Pokémon GO: It’s going to be legendary! Data mining finds clues in the code

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In the coming days, there could be legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Data mining has found significant hints regarding the coveted monsters.

When a new update for Pokémon GO is released, the developers explain in the patch notes what will change. However, not all changes of an update are always listed there. As soon as a patch is available, data miners get to work and look at what else has changed in the game’s code.

The new update 0.69.0 for Android and 1.39.0 for iOS prepares Pokémon GO for the legendary Pokémon.

Legendary Pokémon in Raids – Lugia Symbol

The data mining from the latest update 0.69.0 – You can find the patch notes here – shows interesting hints about the future of Pokémon GO. The changes found by the experts at TheSilphRoad in the code are presented here:

Legendary Monsters – Hints in Raid Bosses

Get ready for the special monsters that you have been waiting for almost a year. The promised legendary summer is now getting closer and Pokémon GO is preparing for the Legendaries.

Pokemon GO Mewtwo

It’s still speculation because Niantic has not yet announced an official date. However, the chances of seeing legendary Pokémon soon are good.

  • A new attribute for all Pokémon named “IsLegendaryOrMythic” has been added
  • An alert is now in the game that gets activated when attempting to send a legendary Pokémon
  • There is also an error message when you want to assign a legendary Pokémon to a gym: “DISABLED_LEGENDARY_KEY”
  • And a new check for raid bosses named “get_IsEventLegendary” is now also part of Pokémon GO.

Additionally, new images have been found in the code:

  • A Lugia that is supposed to indicate when legendary raids are taking place at gyms
  • A new “Won” screen that appears over gyms when a legendary raid was successful.

Together with the previously found information about legendary Pokémon and Niantic’s statement that this summer is supposed to be legendary, this is huge news.

Keep in mind that these hints have only been found in the code so far and have not been officially announced.

QR Code Scanner

Many of you have already wondered how Niantic plans to prevent spoofers from participating in events occurring in the real world. For example, the GO Fest on July 22, where participants on-site will receive special tasks.

Now, a QR code scanning function has been found in the code, which must apparently be activated by participants of these events. Spoofers will therefore not have the ability to participate in events without this code.

Exclusive Raids

A new raid type has appeared in the code of Pokémon GO called “Exclusive Raid”. These raids have their own raid invitations or tickets containing details, images, congratulatory text, event time, and even a link to Google Maps for directions.

Pokémon GO exclusive Raid

Whether these raids are for legendary Pokémon or special events will be seen in the future.

These are the main changes found in the data mining of the new Pokémon GO update. We are already looking forward to more information about the legendary Pokémon and hope that Niantic will announce more soon.

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Overwatch: Healer Ana in a Bloodbath – The PotGs of the Week

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Sometimes a supporter in Overwatch has had enough. How to dominate with Ana is shown in our “Play of the Game” moments of the week.

Every week, absurd, exciting, or simply funny moments happen in Overwatch that are often captured in a “Play of the Game”. We have searched social media and picked out three special highlights for you. Enjoy our 3 “Play of the Game” moments of the week in Overwatch!

Actually, Ana is somewhat of an aging healer. She should ideally play as a sniper from afar and occasionally throw a healing grenade. Ideally. But the player Avaris doesn’t think much of that and shows on the Lijiang Tower that Ana can also make a real impact in close combat. She shows no mercy to Zenyatta, Widowmaker, or Mercy and dodges like a young goddess. And that at her age!

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All players hate Mei. Yes, even you. That’s why she’s the perfect bait to lure players into a trap, as everyone will follow the frosty lady. Felten 44 skillfully takes advantage of this as Winston and wreaks havoc in the Temple of Nepal. Thanks to overzealous opponents and a wide Ultimate, this leads to the complete annihilation of the enemy team. Here’s to a pack of peanut butter!

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Our last clip this time is particularly absurd. It features D.Va, controlled by the player Olivemeister, who gets a “Play of the Game” with a triple kill. But through team kills! How is that possible?

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There is a bug when D.Va absorbs a projectile with the Defense Matrix and at the moment of the projectile’s activation (like with Orisa) the Matrix deactivates. Then she becomes the “owner” of the shot and receives the effects – in this case, a triple kill of her own teammates.

Have you also experienced a particularly cool game scene that you’ve captured on video? Then just send us a link to the video (preferably on YouTube) and maybe you’ll find your clip in this post next week!

A few blacksmiths have recreated Roadhog’s weapon in real life – and destroyed a few things with it!

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Destiny 2 Beta: Erster Eindruck – Zwischen Euphorie und Enttäuschung

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What is your first impression of the beta of Destiny 2? Are you disappointed or is the hype train still gaining speed?

Since yesterday, on July 18, at 7 PM, the beta phase of Destiny 2 has been running. First, only the PS4 guardians with early access have a turn, today at 7 PM the Xbox players will join. And on Friday at 7 PM, all interested players can check out the open beta.

Destiny 2-beta character

Many of you took a look at the “Destiny 2” beta yesterday – just like I did – and got a first impression of Destiny 2. Therefore, I want to use this article as an “official discussion thread” where you can share your detailed opinions and initial experiences in the comments. This way, all guardians who have not been able to check out the beta yet can read a comprehensive collection of opinions in the comments.

My first two hours in the beta

After being plagued by termites for 12 minutes, I could finally enter the beta, immediately play the first story mission, the strike, and 4 matches each in control and countdown.

  • The first story mission “Homecoming”: Most of this mission was already known to me, so it couldn’t blow me away. However, it was fun to face the Red Legion with the nasty chasers (those are the enemies that shoot with fire). I also found the scene with the generator, which had not been known so far, cool. I admit that it took me a few seconds to figure out how to master this section.
  • The strike: This was my highlight of the beta. My teammates and I were amazed by the size and expansiveness of this strike. If all strikes in Destiny 2 are this extensive, then hats off! I spent almost 30 minutes just exploring the area of the strike on Nessus – and it was cool!
  • The PvP: Out of my eight matches played, I won four and lost four. With my beloved weapon type – the hand cannon – it now takes significantly longer to defeat an opposing guardian. You have to get used to that. My highlight in PvP was when I defeated two guardians with a shield throw using my Sentinel Titan. However, I will not draw a conclusion about PvP after 8 matches played yet.
  • Overall: Destiny 2 looks good and sounds good. However, the gameplay feels a bit slower and heavier than in Destiny 1 (I have only played the Titan so far).
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Overall, my first impression is positive. In the coming days, I will definitely test the other classes.

Reader opinions on the beta

Many of you have already commented under our beta start article. Here, a mixed picture is drawn.

One of the first opinions came from Ace Ffm. He immediately celebrates the “fat weapon sound”. KingK praises the graphics and the gunplay. However, he misses the 60 FPS – because Destiny 2 only runs at 30 FPS on consoles. El Duderino finds the gunplay and sound great, and the graphics are also successful. However, he cannot take Ghaul seriously since he looks and sounds like Bane from Batman.

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Scofield has already tried all three classes and has to say that he quite likes them. In his opinion, the super attacks could be more powerful in PvE. paul neumann draws the conclusion: “The beta is already awesome”.

But there are also negative voices: BigFlash88 and many other readers do not think much of the new voice of Cayde-6 at all. Scardust is harsh in his criticism of the beta: It plays terribly slowly, his Warlock boosts more like a Titan, and he finds the PvP more chaotic than before. His expectations have been dampened; the game feel is “strange”.

According to DevilRon1989, the story feels good, but he finds the PvP “really awful”. One reason for this is – as many other readers point out – that it takes significantly longer for enemies to fall. You have to get used to the longer time-to-kill.

In short: Many are enthusiastic, many are dissatisfied with certain aspects.

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So we now ask you directly – after you have had a night to think it over: What is your first impression of the beta of Destiny 2? Write your opinions in the comments.

Two notes:

  • Throughout today, we will publish several articles about the “Destiny 2” beta. Because the guardianship has discovered a lot in it!
  • In the late afternoon, a detailed gameplay report will come on Mein-MMO.

You can read all the info about the beta of Destiny 2 here.

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WoW 7.3: Zone Preview Argus – Noble Buildings, Lost Souls

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A few videos are enticing for World of Warcraft Patch 7.3. Argus offers a lot visually and in terms of story! A look at Vindicar, Krokuun, and Mac’Aree.

The next patch of World of Warcraft with version number 7.3 brings players to the world of Argus. This planet is not only the home of the Eredar and current Draenei but also one of the central seats of the Legion. Due to the events in the Tomb of Sargeras, Azeroth is dangerously close to the world of the Eredar. With patch 7.3, we can explore the surface. Argus is “only” a new zone, which is divided into several smaller areas.

The colleagues from wowhead have thoroughly explored the PTR of patch 7.3 and created some small preview videos that we do not want to withhold from you.

The Vindicar is still “unspectacular”, but it is also a peaceful place where players return time and again to receive new missions.

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Krokuun already resembles the Broken Shore more strongly and thus the devastation caused by the Burning Legion. Here there is an extensive tour through the zone:

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Markedly more varied and adorned with warmer colors are the Fields of Mac’Aree. Here the world is at least (partially) still in order and not completely succumbed to corruption. A different power is spreading here – the Void. Mixed with buildings of the Draenei and Eredar, a moody environment arises.

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Cortyn says: Especially the Fields of Mac’Aree seem to finally offer some variation from the desolate green-black of the Broken Shore. A bit of Legion and a bit of Fel magic is fine – but I’m slowly looking forward to new colors. Even if it’s the purple of tentacled Old Gods.

What do you think of the first images of Argus?

Have you seen the nerfs for Karazhan? They are really tough!

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Pokémon GO: Update 0.69.0 Android, 1.39.0 iOS – Change to Motivation

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The update 0.69.0 for Android and 1.39.0 for iOS is now rolling out for Pokémon GO. We will show you what is changing.

Pokémon GO is getting a new update that is supposed to change some features and functions in the game. Patch 0.69.0 for Android and 1.39.0 for iOS is currently rolling out and is not yet available for all devices. This update will be gradually released for different countries and regions.

When exactly the update will be available in Germany is still unclear.

You can send berries to Pokémon through the Pokémon info screen with the update. A bug has also been fixed where monsters did not return after defending an arena.

Patch Notes 0.69.0, 1.39.0 – Legendary Pokémon in the Code

In this patch, there are many changes and bug fixes that are supposed to improve Pokémon GO for you. Annoying bugs have been eliminated and new features have been added that you can use in your future Pokémon adventures. The developers explain in detail what has changed in the Patch Notes for update 0.69.0:

  • In the Pokémon info screen, there are now new symbols that show you how you caught a Pokémon.
  • You can now immediately spin the photo disc of an arena after a raid battle and no longer have to wait for it.
  • From now on, you can send berries to Pokémon defending an arena through the Pokémon info screen.
  • You can also now feed your arena defenders with berries, even if their motivation bar is already full.
  • The new search function within your Pokémon collection has now been improved.

Bug Fixes

  • A bug has been fixed where trainers could not finish raid battles that started before the timer ended on the map.
  • Another bug was fixed where Pokémon did not return to their trainers after defending an arena.
  • Further bugs from the last update have been fixed.
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It will be legendary! clear hints about legendary Pokémon Results of data mining show in Pokémon GO. We may only be days away from the release.

The safari events in Pokémon GO will start soon. Participation is free, but you must register

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Destiny 2: Moose, Termite, Weasel – The Error Codes of the Beta

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Some error codes have crept into the beta of Destiny 2: Termite, Moose, and Weasel are occurring frequently.

Last night, on July 18th, the closed beta of Destiny 2 launched on PS4. At exactly 7 PM, countless Guardians tried to connect to the servers. For some, this worked perfectly, while many others struggled with termites – as the Termite error code prevented them from logging in.

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Bungie has been working hard over the last few hours to contain the error codes. New issues have arisen during this process.

Error Codes in the Destiny 2 Beta – Here’s What Bungie Says

At the beta launch, Bungie informed that players should expect queues when logging in. However, a queue was not the issue, as many players were kicked indiscriminately during the login attempt and overwhelmed with “termite” errors.

  • Termite: This login error was reportedly fixed by Bungie about three hours after the beta launch. Whether it will return for the beta launch on Xbox One today remains to be seen.
  • Moose: Just a few minutes after the announcement that the termites were dealt with, Moose errors reportedly occurred frequently according to Bungie. This is a general network error. It is recommended to restart the activity when a Moose error occurs.
  • Client Crashes: There are multiple player reports of the beta client crashing. This crash can occur in-game and during login. About 8 hours ago, Bungie tweeted that investigations are still ongoing.
  • Weasel: The latest status update from Bungie informs about Weasel error codes. This error occurs for some players when returning to orbit or inspecting their gear.
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Keep in mind that such errors are not uncommon during major game launches – and in this case, during a beta launch. Some errors will likely resolve themselves once player traffic diminishes. But: Bungie is working on it. At least we now know that the error codes have Tier names in Destiny 2.

What issues have you already encountered in the beta?

You can read all the information about the “Destiny 2” beta here.

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Overwatch: Doomfist is coming! Here is his release date

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The release of the next Overwatch hero Doomfist is imminent. We will tell you when he strikes on the live servers.

Fans of Overwatch have been trying the next hero on the PTR for a long time. Doomfist is currently still battling on the test servers, but Blizzard is obviously ready to unleash the man with the hard fist to the public, as the release date has been announced.

Doomfist will celebrate his release on Thursday, July 27, 2017 – meaning for us a few hours later and likely only during the night from Thursday to Friday.

Release of Doomfist already next week

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Doomfist is an offensive hero and brings the battle to the enemies. As a melee fighter, he must always charge forward – an unusual role in a shooter like Overwatch. Let’s take a quick look at his abilities:

  • The Hand Cannon is a kind of shotgun and his only way to really deal damage from a distance.
  • The Punch Hammer is a charged attack. The longer you charge it, the farther Doomfist charges forward and damages hit enemies. It penetrates barriers (such as those from Reinhardt or Orisa) and knocks back enemy heroes. If the hit hero lands against a wall, they take increased damage.
  • With Uppercut, Doomfist punches upward and takes hit enemies with him, leaving them momentarily helpless in the air.
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  • Whenever Doomfist is in the air, he has a targeting cone for the ground. When he lands, he can use Seismic Slam to pull all hit enemies closer. This pairs perfectly with Uppercut and also the Punch Hammer.
  • His ultimate is Meteor Strike. Doomfist jumps into the air and can land in a target area. He deals heavy damage and stuns all hit targets, creating further combo opportunities.
  • His passive ability is The Best Defense. Whenever Doomfist deals damage with his punches, he receives a temporary shield that absorbs damage. The shield disappears after a few moments.

Are you excited for Doomfist? Or do you think the latest hero/villain is too powerful or inappropriate?

More about Doomfist is here – namely his backstory!

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Destiny 2 Beta Start – Join us live here! – Error Code Termite

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The beta of Destiny 2 starts today on PS4! Here we have a livestream for you. This way you won’t miss anything. We will also inform you here if there are problems in the beta of Destiny 2. Error code: termite.

The last weeks and months have been a torture for many Guardians. While selected YouTubers and press representatives have had the chance to explore Destiny 2 and record countless gameplay materials, the majority of the Guardians had no choice but to passively and grittingly watch foreign gameplay footage.

From today, July 18 at 7 PM, that will be over. Now you can finally take action and dive into a small portion of Destiny 2. The beta phase of Destiny 2 begins!

“Destiny 2” beta in livestream

If you can’t start directly at 7 PM, you can experience the first steps in the beta together with our friend Nexxoss Gaming. He will stream the beta start on PS4. We will embed the Twitch livestream for you:

https://www.twitch.tv/nexxossgaming

It will be exciting to see how smoothly the beta start of Destiny 2 will go. The past has shown that during Destiny launches, there are always server problems, error messages, and queues to expect, as was the case almost a year ago at the launch of “Destiny: Rise of Iron”.

We will likely update this article several times to keep you informed in case the servers crash or if Bungie has important announcements to make.

Update 6:45 PM: Bungie tweets that you should prepare for queues when logging in. This fitting GIF comes from DeeJ:

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Update 7 PM: Error code “Termite” when logging in!

Update 7:05 PM: Once you can log in, you will need to download 5GB. The first players are in. You can directly choose which class to play after adjusting your screen size and brightness.

Update 7:10 PM: The beta starts with the trailer that you already know from the gameplay premiere: The Cabal are attacking the Last City and the Tower. By the way: Many are still struggling with “termite”. Bungie just reported that the player count is constantly growing and they are investigating the reports.

Spoilers ahead:

After that, a new cinematic comes. A Guardian is traveling in a ship with their Ghost (that is you). You see the Cabal attacking in front of you. Land at the Tower Watch. Everything is on fire. The fight against the Cabal’s Red Legion begins. Commander Zavala calls you to the Tower Piazza.

Have fun in the beta, Guardians!

The most important information about the beta summarized

The dates:

  • PS4 with early access (Closed Beta): July 18 at 7:00 PM
  • Xbox One with early access (Closed Beta): July 19 at 7:00 PM.
  • The Open Beta for everyone starts on PS4 and Xbox One on July 21 at 7 PM.
  • The Open Beta ends on July 24 at 6 AM.
  • PC: The beta starts at the end of August.
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The contents of the beta:

  • The first story mission in the uncut version
  • A strike called “Inverted Spire”
  • Two PvP modes (Countdown and Control) and two PvP maps
  • 6 Guardian subclasses and a variety of weapons
  • The Farm, the new social space, will go live for one hour on July 23 at 7 PM.
  • There will also be secrets in the beta.

All information about the Destiny 2 beta can be found at the link.

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Overwatch: Although not Doomfist, Terry Crews thinks “Something is coming”

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Although Terry Crews was not chosen as the voice of Doomfist from Overwatch , he expresses satisfaction. “It’s a good decision,” he says.

It was a love that simply wasn’t meant to be. Terry Crews had hoped so much to voice the character Doomfist from Overwatch, and that motivation resonated with the fans as well. When Doomfist was finally released, it quickly became clear that this dream had not come true.

In an interview with PC Gamer, Terry Crews explained that he is not at all sad or disappointed about Blizzard’s decision.

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“It’s funny because I was at Blizzard, and we talked about possibilities. That’s when I realized I didn’t want to be the guy who hijacked the game, you know? The developers have a vision for the game, and I didn’t want to ruin that. I didn’t want to force myself into the game, but I let them know that if anything would fit me in their program, I would love to do it.”

Therefore, fans should no longer be disappointed, as Blizzard has, in Crews’ opinion, only done what is best for the game.

“I can honestly say they made a decision that is better for the game. I know some people were sad, but I am not.”

Will Crews get another role in Overwatch?

For the future, he even leaves a little loophole open. Perhaps Crews already knows more about future content than we can guess:

Overwatch Doomfist Anime Style

“If I ever do something with Blizzard, just watch: It will be perfect. I get along well with those people, we are friends. I believe something will come out of this in the end.”

But something else consoles the “Doomfist of hearts” – Terry Crews has been immortalized in another game. He is a playable character in Crackdown 3 and not just the voice actor – the whole character is present.

We reveal why flexible team players are disadvantaged in Overwatch in this article.

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ESO: Sixth House Robe – A Guide to the Cultist Costume!

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The Elder Scrolls Online offers you a cool new robe of the Sixth House as a costume in Morrowind. You can find out how to get the cool cultist robe here in our guide.

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In The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind, the infamous Sixth House is a band of dark cultists serving the later archvillain Dagoth Ur. And while the story around Dagoth Ur finds its conclusion only in the backstory of The Elder Scrolls III Morrowind, his followers are already causing trouble in The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind.

However, the disciples of the Sixth House are also known for their cool red-black robes. You can find out how to obtain such a robe here.

The Elder Scrolls Online – How to farm the robe of the Sixth House

If you want a robe of the Sixth House as a costume, you need to be very patient and best skill your hero as an area damage dealer. To get the robes, you need to collect seven different robe fragments in the public dungeon “Forgotten Wastes” in the northwest of Vvardenfell.

The fragments drop from all enemies – both trash mobs and bosses – in the Forgotten Wastes, if you defeat them often enough. In the embedded video here, you can see where you need to go and what the fragments look like. Once you have all the fragments, you can combine them into a box. You can also buy missing fragments from the trading guilds for in-game currency. These items are not bound and are, therefore, freely tradable.

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The box then contains the robe of the Sixth House. It is a stylish costume, so it looks good but has no stats. By the way, if you need gold, you can sell both the fragments and the entire box in the trading guild for in-game currency. The robe of the Sixth House is therefore also good for gold farming.

Have fun farming and putting together robes!

Also interesting: Jürgen’s opinion on Morrowind – It’s like a buffet!

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Destiny 2: Beta – There is more to it than announced

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The beta of Destiny 2 contains more content than previously known. Bungie discusses the goals of the beta and an uncut story mission.

In the run-up to the beta, Bungie released a podcast in which the developers talk casually for 45 minutes about Destiny 2 and everything under the sun.

There are some interesting details about the upcoming beta of Destiny 2, which goes live today, July 18, at 7 PM on PS4.

The goals of the “Destiny 2” beta

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The beta is primarily a test, according to the developers. They need to test the background services and servers before the main game launches in September. They are checking if the login, matchmaking, and internal processes work as planned. The beta is meant to be an initial stress test.

Moreover, they want to gather data and feedback on the balance. Therefore, you can already test a substantial 6 subclasses and various weapons in the beta. Bungie’s sandbox team will examine the results closely and will make the necessary adjustments before the launch, especially in PvP.

Another goal is: They do not want to reveal too much with the beta. Many areas of the game should be tested, but you will only discover the big surprises of Destiny 2 in September.

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There will be much new content in the sequel that has not yet been discussed. They want to preserve the joy of discovering something on your own and being surprised for the Guardians.

Secrets in the beta

In the beta, you can experience much of what makes Destiny 2 exciting: You can shoot aliens in the face, you can shoot other Guardians in the face, there is a story mission with cinematics, there is a strike, two PvP modes, a plethora of weapons, and Guardian abilities.

Regarding the story mission, it was said that this would be available in the beta – unlike the play events – in its uncut version. In other words, you can play the full mission this week.

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Bungie revealed about the beta content: They have publicly disclosed the beta content, but there are still things to discover that have not been discussed yet. Game Director Luke Smith already mentioned at E3 that the beta would contain secrets. We are curious to see what those will be.

By the way: The “Destiny 2” beta involves months of work. Compared to other games’ betas, this one is also extremely extensive. After all, they want to give the Guardians a lot to test. However, they were relieved when the beta build was completed so they could focus fully on the main game again.

You can read all info about the “Destiny 2” beta here.

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Battlefield 1 Map: Lupkow Pass – Engaging Trench Battles in the Snow

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With 1.5 hours of gameplay, you can get ready for the upcoming Battlefield 1 map “Lupkow Pass,” which will be released for premium players next month.

In Battlefield 1, you have the opportunity to test future content on the CTE servers. This includes the new Lupkow Pass map, which will be playable on the live servers in August for players with a premium pass. The map is part of the “In The Name Of The Tsar” expansion, which will be released for players without a premium pass in September.

You can see about 1.5 hours of gameplay from the new map in the gameplay video.

In The Name Of The Tsar – Gameplay

The next expansion for Battlefield 1 titled “In The Name Of The Tsar” will be released in September and brings the Russian army into the game. The DLC includes six new maps where you can try out various new vehicles and weapons.

You can get a taste of the snowy map “Lupkow Pass” now in the gameplay video by Westie. The extensive video provides you more than 90 minutes of opportunities to gather impressions of the map.

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The “Lupkow Pass” map is currently available for testing on the CTE servers and has a limit of one airplane per team. There should also be no other vehicles, as the map focuses on infantry and horses. The setting is presumably based on the Carpathians.

The “Russia DLC” for Battlefield 1 is expected to bring many changes to the game. The showcased snowy map and the new weapons are just a few details of the expansion. Additionally, you will be able to play female soldiers in BF1 for the first time through this DLC.

They find their way into the game through the Women’s Battalion of Death, which is represented by the Scout class.

In The Name Of The Tsar will be released in September 2017 for Battlefield 1. Premium players will get early access to the DLC.

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Diablo 3 Patch-Notes: Patch 2.6.0a – Nephalem-Portale, Necro-Portraits

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The Diablo 3 patch 2.6.0a fixes a few minor bugs, adjusts the Nephalem Rifts, and updates the Necromancer portraits.

With a new, small update, Blizzard prepares its hack-and-slash game Diablo 3 for the new Season 11, which starts in a few days. The update fixes a few minor bugs in the game as well as in the translation and slightly improves Nephalem Rifts.

We will show you all changes in update 2.6.0a here.

Diablo 3 Patch Notes 2.6.0a (v2.6.0.46494) – PC, PS4, Xbox One

The “Diablo III” patch labeled “2.6.0a” is available for you to download. It is a small update where the developers are addressing hotfixes and minor bug fixes that occurred in patch 2.6.0.

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General: 

  • Errors in translations in the German and Chinese clients have been fixed
  • A bug has been fixed where special items from the Diablo anniversary event lost their unique icons, transmogs, and appearance.
    • Players who had already transmogrified these items should be able to see the appearance of the items back in the game after the patch.

Adventure Mode

  • When you kill enemies in rifts, the progress orbs will now appear closer to the defeated enemies.

Items

  • The sounds for Moribund Gauntlets are now quieter

Necromancer

  • The Necromancer portraits have been updated
    • Portraits that were previously in the game were supposed to be placeholders. These were not “correctly” updated by the last patch. This issue has now been fixed.

Season 11 in Diablo 3 is starting soon – Get ready!

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ARK: Ragnarok postponed for PS4 & Xbox, PC patch v263 is here

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In ARK Survival Evolved, the release of the new map “Ragnarok” on PS4 and Xbox One has been delayed further. The PS4 update 1.28 is expected to be released this week. The PC patch v263 is now available to players.

There is currently a bit of patch chaos in ARK Survival Evolved. Console players have been waiting for a while for the update that brings the new map Ragnarok. However, it has been delayed. The new PS4 update 1.28 should be released for ARK this week. The PC received its latest patch yesterday, on July 17.

In the official Ark Survival Evolved forum, community manager Jat released more information about the delayed and upcoming patches. Here’s an overview.

ARK PS4, Xbox One: Ragnarok delayed – “It may take a while longer”

Ragnarok is a free DLC expansion for Ark Survival Evolved. This map is all about the ultimate survival struggle with icy caves and dangerous volcanoes.

Originally, the new map Ragnarok was supposed to be released tomorrow for PS4 and Xbox One. However, this did not happen. According to community manager Jat, the team at Wildcard did everything possible to meet the announced deadline. In the last two weeks, the focus has been on preparing for certification. It is now clear that the deadline cannot be met, and Ragnarok will be postponed for the third time.

Jat added that it could still take a while longer before Ragnarok arrives on PS4 and Xbox One.

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On Wednesday, July 19, Studio Wildcard is expected to announce a new release date. Additionally, the developers will reveal more about the current status of Ark Survival Evolved in this announcement.

ARK’s PS4 Update 1.28 coming later this week

Jat assured that the PS4 update 1.28 will definitely arrive this week. This patch will bring a new memory management system to PS4, improving the dashboard.

Jat could not provide an exact date for the release of update 1.28. This is related to when the patch will be submitted for certification. Estimates suggest that the update can be expected between Wednesday and Thursday. So in our time zone, between July 19 and July 21.

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Xbox update v759.2 – The Xbox update has already been submitted for certification and contains a fix for the LB+ button. There was an issue with the button combination of the two buttons. Additionally, with this patch, dino AI will appear again on PvE and ORP servers.

ARK Survival Evolved: PC Patch 263 is here – brings fixes & adjustments

Ark Survival Evolved is about to release. On August 8, 2017, the survival MMO will have its full launch. Additionally, alongside the digital version of ARK, a physical version will also be released.

The build for the disc of ARK Survival Evolved is nearly ready to be burned onto CD. Therefore, many adjustments to the bosses have been made in patch 263, and performance has been worked on.

Examples from the patch notes include:

  • The spawn rate of alpha creatures has been increased in single-player.
  • The weather effects of the maps The Island and Center are now more noticeable.
  • Itchy and Pego will no longer steal skins from players.
  • The gorilla boss will no longer float and walk backward, preventing it from attacking anything or anyone.

You can find the complete patch notes and Jat’s forum post on the patches in our source reference.

That’s why Studio Wildcard sometimes finds it difficult to patch on time for PS4 and Xbox One: ARK and certification – a love story

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Hearthstone: “We need to diminish the confidence of new players”

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The game director of Hearthstone speaks plainly. Some players may need a little discouragement – you will find out the reason here.

The YouTube channel screenPLAY met with Hearthstone’s game director Ben Brode a while ago and conducted a fairly casual interview. Several topics came up that hadn’t been discussed elsewhere.

At the beginning of the conversation, they reflected on the origins and the original vision they had for Hearthstone. Since almost all Blizzard employees grew up with collectible card games, they knew how much fun they could be. However, most games are too complex, causing many players to be discouraged beforehand. Hearthstone, therefore, aimed to be simple to handle and to have virtually no entry barrier.

However, this growing complexity will also become a problem for Hearthstone. In the coming years, there will be more and more content, so Hearthstone may eventually look back on tens of thousands of cards. Achieving the balancing act will be the developers’ greatest challenge.

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In the meantime, the “goal” for Hearthstone has indeed shifted. The focus is no longer primarily on creating an easy entry, but now on ensuring that players fall in love with the world. Because even this somewhat “absurd” design of the Warcraft universe has its charm that the developers want to convey. This is achieved through quests that will now be introduced in every new expansion, as well as through cards, their illustrations, and voice effects.

A new problem facing the developers is the motivation and self-confidence of new players. It seems that newcomers now quickly set up matches against the AI and switch to the unranked mode.

However, the transition from “unranked” to “ranked” is usually tough and for many players it’s like hitting a pretty hard wall. In the past, new players would have waited at least a week, but today they are in “Ranked” after two or three days. Here, they want to find a way to better prepare newcomers for the hard competition in ranked mode.

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The interviewer’s suggestion to simply have Ben Brode pop up in the game saying “You can do nothing!” probably won’t fly. The much simpler alternative would be better matchmaking – so Brode will likely pursue this approach.

Finally, the interview concluded with some “nonsense” questions that pop up when you search Google for Hearthstone.

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PUBG: More fans than ever before – and one is icon Terry Crews!

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is moving from one success to another. So far, the battle royale game by Bluehole has surpassed GTA 5 on Steam. Even star Terry Crews now prefers playing PUBG over Overwatch!             

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is an unusual game. While most games peak in concurrent players during their launch week and then settle into a lower routine, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds did it differently. The game started strong and has improved every month since. It has now reached a new milestone in peak concurrency and found a new, prominent fan.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds surpasses GTA 5 in peak concurrency

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According to the latest count of concurrent players on Steam, the new record stands at 382,561 players playing the battle royale game simultaneously. This surpasses PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ previous maximum of 360,761 players at once for GTA 5.

The next milestone would be reached with over 471,955 concurrent players, which would mean Fallout 4 is surpassed and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds would secure a spot among the top 3 games with the most concurrent players. Then PUBG would be right behind Dota 2 and Counterstrike: Global Offensive.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Terry Crews prefers PUBG over Overwatch

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Among the many thousands of enthusiastic players of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is now the Hollywood star Terry Crews. The former NFL linebacker is well-known for his impressive shouting in the Old Spice commercials and recently drew attention because he wanted to lend his voice to the character Doomfist.

Overwatch has been Crews’ favorite game, which he played together with his son. However, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has now taken the lead over Overwatch in the Crews household. Overwatch is still popular, but PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has both father and son hooked. The unique feeling of the battlefield getting tighter and everyone trying to kill each other is unparalleled!

Also interesting: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in the preview report – Here’s why it’s so good!

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Guild Wars 2: Season-3-Finale bringt neues Fraktal

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In Guild Wars 2 the finale of the third season of the Living Story starts on July 25th. You will also get a new fractal.

Guild Wars 2 Season 3 Finale

In Guild Wars 2, the fractals are part of the endgame content. They consist of small instances that each focus on a special moment from the history of Tyria: such as the end of the Thaumanova Reactor or the liberation of a Stone Colossus. To effectively handle the fractals, you even need special armors, as otherwise, a steadily increasing debuff will eventually take you down.

If the previous fractals have been too little for you, you can look forward to July 25th.

Guild Wars 2 – New Fractal on July 25

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On Facebook, the developers recently announced that on July 25th there will not only be the finale of Season 3 of the Living Story. Moreover, a new fractal will be introduced to the game at that time. However, ArenaNet did not provide more info. The Facebook post only shows a mini-video with the release information and strange fractal patterns.

Therefore, many players are already speculating in the comments. Some think that your heroes will take on the roles of gods and reenact the fall of the evil god Abaddon.

Others suspect an episode from the life of the cool Charr hero Rytlock Brimstone.

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We will probably learn more details on July 25th when the update for the season finale goes live.

What are your guesses about the content of the new fractal in Guild Wars 2? Do you think it’s a Rytlock story or the Abaddon epic? Or do you have a different theory about the new instance? Let us know your opinion in the comments!

Also interesting: Guild Wars 2 – Huge PvP patch makes winners appear as statues

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Destiny 2: Sentinel – All abilities of the new Titan subclass

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Just in time for the beta launch of Destiny 2, detailed information about the abilities and skills of the new Sentinel Titan has been revealed.

The new subclass of the Titan replaces the Defender. Many perks and abilities have been adopted from the Defender. Bungie has fundamentally revamped the class to make the Titan more mobile.

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You can still place your beloved Bubble, but now you have the choice between this and a shield, with which you can go after criminals like Captain America.

Destiny 2 – Sentinel – More Flexible and Useful

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The new super ability is the highlight of the class. You can move quickly with the shield and knock out enemies, or throw the shield to overwhelm enemies from a distance. Unlike Destiny 1, where the Defender only had a stationary and mainly situational super, the Sentinel is now significantly more flexible.

Until a pre-beta event that took place yesterday in London, the Sentinel was not playable for the public. Consequently, there has been very little gameplay material available for this class so far.

The abilities of the Sentinel have now been posted on Twitter by streamer MyNameIsByf. Here are all the abilities known so far.

Destiny 2 – Sentinel – Grenades

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The grenades remain largely unchanged compared to the Defender focus. You still have access to the Suppressor Grenade, which temporarily suppresses the use of abilities. The Magnet Grenade is also back. New is the Void Wall Grenade, which replaces the Spike Grenade. This grenade is already found in Destiny 1 with the Hunter and his Nightstalker focus.

Class Skills

These are the class-specific skills available to all Titans in Destiny 2:

  • Towering Barricade: Press and hold Circle (on PS4) to create a large barrier right in front of the player, allowing you to reorganize your team while being protected from enemy fire.
  • Rally Barricade: Press and hold Circle to create a small barrier that allows you to shoot over it while crouched. Additionally, going into cover will reload your equipped weapon.

Destiny 2 – Sentinel – Movement Modes

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The various jump options remain unchanged compared to the Defender. You have access to Increased Height, Increased Control, and the Catapult jump.

Code of the Protector

  • Defensive Strike: You gain an overshield when you eliminate an enemy with this melee ability.
  • Turn the Tide: Your overshield from the melee perk Defensive Strike lasts longer and increases your melee damage as well as your reload speed.
  • Rallying Force: Melee kills regenerate health for you and nearby allies.
  • Ward of Dawn: When your super energy is full, hold L1 and R1 to create a bubble that protects you and your allies.

In contrast to the focus nodes for the jump and grenades, all nodes in this area are unlocked. These are only available in bundles. You must choose between this four-pack of perks or this one here (the perks cannot be mixed):

Code of the Aggressor

  • Shield Bash: Use this melee ability after a short sprint to perform a devastating shield bash that briefly disorients your enemies.
  • Second Shield: Gain an additional shield throw while the Sentinel shield is active.
  • In the Trenches: Kills while you are surrounded by enemies reduce the cooldown of your super ability.
  • Superior Arsenal: Grenade kills reduce your grenade cooldown.

What do you think of the Sentinel’s abilities? Which class will you be using tonight? Let us know in the comments!

Also interesting: All information about the Destiny 2 Beta

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Final Fantasy XIV – Channels of Uznair: “Like Aquapolis, but different”

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Final Fantasy XIV is bringing a new dungeon instance called “Channels of Uznair” with the upcoming update 4.05. This new dungeon is very similar to the already known instance “Aquapolis,” but contains new enemies and will receive additional content in update 4.1.

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In 2016, the dungeon Aquapolis was released for Final Fantasy XIV Heavensward, which was well received by many players. They now want to replicate that success in Stormblood and are bringing a new dungeon called Channels of Uznair with update 4.05.

Final Fantasy XIV – Channels of Uznair, major update with Patch 4.1

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The Channels of Uznair will arrive with update 4.05 for Final Fantasy XIV. According to the developers, the new dungeon is very similar to the instance Aquapolis: “The content is very similar to Aquapolis, but the background and the monsters in this dungeon are all new, so you get something completely fresh!”

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On the website of Final Fantasy Online, there are already a few images of the Channels of Uznair. The developers themselves attempt to bash their way through the dungeon. They encounter elephant statues, ugly giant monsters, a kind of water slide, and at the end, a completely golden room.

After the release in update 4.05, the Channels of Uznair will later receive another update with Patch 4.1 and will be expanded. Additionally, with 4.05, the epic version of Deltametrie will also be introduced.

Also interesting: Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood – Raid guide to Deltametrie

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Pokémon GO: You voted – How far do you travel for events

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Pokémon GO Safari in Germany. We asked you how far you would travel for Pokémon events. Here are the results of our survey.

There will soon be Safari events in Pokémon GO, where you can find regional Pokémon in Germany. At the events, you can expect additional extras such as special raids that make visiting Safari zones worthwhile.

The Safari Zones in Pokémon GO introduced: Regional Pokémon also in Germany

Soon, such a Safari will take place in the west of Germany, in Oberhausen. Last week, we asked you how far you would travel for such an event, and we now have the results of this survey.

Travel Fun – More than a third for 100KM+

The announcement of Safari Zones in Europe received both positive and negative feedback from our readers on Mein-MMO.de and our Pokémon GO Facebook group and Facebook page. Some trainers positively noted that the zones are available in Europe and that there is also a chance for trainers in Germany to catch the rare regional Pokémon. Trainers in the western part of Germany liked that they don’t have to travel too far to the Safari Zone in Oberhausen, which is near Duisburg.

Pokémon GO Safari Zones

But here we also come to the negative feedback: The long travel time for trainers who live far from Safari Zones. Some travel abroad for that, as for many players the Safari Zone in the Czech Republic is easier and faster to reach than Oberhausen.

Additionally, some trainers are not willing to undertake such a long journey just for Pokémon GO. They feel unfairly treated and wish for sponsored PokéStops in their area.

That’s why we started a survey on Friday and asked you how far you would travel for Pokémon GO. Here are the results from over 800 voting readers:

  • 22% would travel up to 10 kilometers
  • 18% voted for up to 20 kilometers
  • 23% said they would travel up to 50 kilometers
  • 37% would travel 100 kilometers or more for Pokémon GO
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Many of you are thus willing to cover a long distance to pursue your Pokémon GO passion. When the events lure with such cool rewards, it’s understandable. By the way, participation in the Safari events is free – but you must register

This weekend the GO Fest starts – Legendary Pokémon could appear for the first time there

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