The Division: 5 new features that update 1.7 brings – Patch Notes PTS

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Patch notes for the update 1.7 of The Division have been released for play on the PTS. 

Since today (30.6.), the public test servers on PC are live – consoles will follow later. Massive published a lengthy list of the PTS patch notes for update 1.7.

Keep in mind that these patch notes are not the final patch notes for update 1.7. They will be adjusted over the coming weeks.

What changes with update 1.7

Once update 1.7 is available in the live game, all these contents are free for all players to download.

Initially, Massive lists the 5 most important new features:

  • Global Events: Time-limited events that add modifiers to PvE activities, making them more varied. You earn “Global Event” tokens that can be used to purchase rewards.
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  • Commendations and patches: You will receive over 500 goals to fulfill that allow you to unlock rewards. Some commendations will reward you with a patch displayed on the agent’s right arm. For the PTS, these goals have been adjusted so they can be reached faster. Many goals and patches are missing.
  • Post-character customization: A “bathroom” will be installed in the terminal allowing you to customize the appearance of your agents.
  • Encrypted crates: There are new crates at the premium vendor that can only be opened with a key. You can buy and craft these keys with real money by finding key fragments in the game. The encrypted crates contain cosmetic items.
  • Classified Gear: These are new versions of already existing gear sets. If you equip five or six of these, you unlock 5-set and 6-set bonuses. Classified armor pieces will initially only be available during global events. They will then be added to the general loot pool. The primary stats are higher than those of “normal” gear, ranging from 1274 to 1401.
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Note: Not all new features will be playable on the PTS from the start. For example, Global Events will come later.

Four examples of 6-set bonuses

In the patch notes, the new bonuses from Watchman’s Call, Striker, Recovery, and Final Measure are mentioned. While the 5-set bonuses increase the 2-set and 3-set bonuses, the 6-set bonuses improve the talents:

  • Final Measure: When you disable a grenade through the talent, all allies within 30 meters (and the player themselves) receive a buff. This buff depends on the type of grenade. EMP and shock grenades increase skill power by 15% for 8 seconds, HE and incendiary grenades increase weapon damage by 15% for 8 seconds, and flash and gas grenades increase armor by 15% for 8 seconds.
  • Watchman’s Call: NPC enemies can now receive up to 6 marks. After three marks, there is a 25% chance that each subsequent headshot on the target will also mark another enemy within 10 meters of that target. If a target has 6 marks, you deal 100% more headshot damage.
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  • Striker: Each hit adds a self-healing bonus of 0.1% of max health per second. For every 1000 stamina, this bonus increases by 0.01%. Up to 100 hits are stackable. The bonus decreases by 0.1% per second. The bonus can be removed with EMP.
  • Recovery: The support station has a 25% chance not to have a cooldown when destroyed by an enemy. Every 1000 electronics increases this chance by 2%. Additionally, it has +50% support station revival speed, +100% support station healing speed, and +100% support station health points.

Note: You can find the bonuses of all gear sets here.

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Additionally: The NinjaBike Backpack is making a comeback. Its talent is that it functions as an additional armor piece for all equipped gear sets, allowing the bonuses to be unlocked. The bonuses from the Classified Gear cannot be unlocked by NinjaBike. More information about the new NinjaBike Backpack can be found here.

More information from the patch notes

  • The SVD is being adjusted
  • The explosion damage of the Seeker Mine is reduced from 900 to 600. The damage of the air detonation mod is reduced from 300 to 120.
  • Numerous bugs will be fixed regarding talents, skills, and loadouts.
  • Bugs will also be fixed in activities such as missions, underground, Dark Zone, Survival, and Last Stand. In the Survival mode, you will now receive better rewards: In rank 1, there is a survival container instead of a gear container, and in rank 2, there is a survival container and a weapon container.
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It will also fix issues that some agents may not have noticed, such as:

  • The scene where NPCs beat a dead body had no sound effects. This will be corrected.
  • The blueprint vendor in the terminal can now speak again.
  • When agents die, they no longer blink or move their eyes. “No to zombies”, says Massive.

The full patch notes with all bug fixes can be found in the Ubi forum.

Interesting: The Division: The endgame needs to improve – Massive wants your help

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Destiny 2: Boring Loot? – The randomness in weapons disappears

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In Destiny 2 you no longer have to search for the God Roll. Because there are no random weapon perks anymore.

In Destiny 1, a strong weapon alone is not enough. Because this weapon needs strong perks to really be useful – so random “extras” that grant the weapon certain advantages.

If a weapon drops with the best possible perks, it is referred to as the God Roll. Those who receive such a weapon are among the luckiest Guardians.

This randomness with the weapons can provide excitement and long-term motivation (to find the God Roll) on one hand, but also frustration when enemies refuse to drop the desired perk combination.

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In Destiny 2, this thrill is gone. Because as it has now been revealed: There is no more randomness with the weapons. Will the loot now be boring?

No random weapon rolls in Destiny 2

Mashable quotes statements from Game Director Luke Smith: “There are no more random rolls on weapons.”

As an example, he mentions a Crucible hand cannon from Destiny 2 called Better Devils. This always has the same attributes.

In Destiny 2, the lineup for all stats and perks for each individual weapon and piece of armor is “hand-crafted.” This would give the sandbox team more flexibility when adjusting weapons.

Because in Destiny 1 there was a dilemma here. If you wanted to adjust a legendary weapon because it was overpowered or too weak, you had to make stat changes across the entire weapon category.

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In Destiny 2, however, each weapon represents its own “category.” “This will give us more flexibility to tune individual items,” says Smith. In Destiny 1, this was not possible because that game was structured differently.

How will the loot stay interesting?

That Bungie can now adjust the weapons individually is in itself a great thing. However, the question also arises of what will happen to the thrill of searching for the God Roll. Numerous players enjoy spending a lot of time in the game to get the best items. This motivates them and is fun in the long run.

But how can a second, a third, or a tenth “Better Devils” still be interesting when you already know in advance what stats and perks it will have? Smith says this is a question they are asking themselves and that they will answer as soon as possible.

They have ideas, Smith says. Currently, he cannot share those ideas with us. He also does not know if these ideas can be implemented by September 6th. Then the release of Destiny 2 will be. He adds that they are very exciting ideas.

What do you think? Are you glad that this randomness is going away? Or do you already miss the God Roll drops?

Interesting: Destiny 2: The most important change from Destiny 1 is this new weapon system

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GTA 5 Online Independence Day: DLC jetzt live – Vagner Sportwagen im Shop

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The Independence Day in GTA 5 Online is now featuring monster trucks and weapon skins in the game. Additionally, the Dewbauchee Vagner is now available in the shop.

Today, on June 30th, the celebration of Independence Day begins in GTA 5 Online. This includes not only a firework launcher at Ammu-Nation but also weapon and vehicle skins styled after the American flag.

Additionally, the new supercar Dewbauchee Vagner is now available in the shop for nearly 1.5 million GTA$.

Dewbauchee Vagner at Legendary Motorsports

A new vehicle is now available at the Legendary Motorsports shop. The Dewbauchee Vagner can be purchased for 1,535,000 GTA$ and then added to your car collection in GTA 5 Online. Visually, the car already makes a good impression.

GTA 5 Online Dewbauchee Vagner

The Vagner was already announced in the major vehicle leak for the Gunrunning DLC . There you can also see which other vehicles might await us in this DLC.

Independence Day – Content

You can currently find weapons and vehicles in blue, white, and red in the shop of GTA 5 Online. At Ammu-Nation, there is a firework launcher to celebrate the day. In your Mobile Command Center, you can also choose the patriotic design for the enhanced weapons:

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The mobile Command Center (the trailer) can also be painted in the American style:

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Additionally, special vehicles available include the monster truck “The Liberator” for 556,551 GTA$ and the motorcycle “Western Sovereign” for 90,000 GTA$.

GTA 5 Online America Vehicles

You can find the monster truck at the Warstock dealer and the motorcycle at Southern San Andreas Super Autos.

There are also special discounts on yachts and their modifications:

  • The Pisces: 25% Discount
  • The Orion: 30% Discount
  • The Aquarius: 35% Discount
  • Yacht modifications: 50% Discount
  • All water vehicles at Docktease: 25% Discount
  • Cunning Stunts Clothing & Tattoos: 25% Discount

Additionally, there is a new game mode called Dawn Raid for celebrating. There you earn double GTA$ and RP. These special offers and skins in the shop are available until July 10th.

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Overwatch: Collecting loot boxes brings (once again) nothing!

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Many players are already collecting loot boxes in Overwatch to cash in big soon. However, these fans might be bitterly disappointed…

The loot system in Overwatch is repeatedly a topic for heated discussions and arguments on Reddit and in the official forums. Too often, there are duplicates that cause more frustration than joy when opening some loot boxes. Blizzard has also recognized this and announced some time ago that it would thoroughly revise the loot box system.

The basic plan is that players will receive significantly fewer duplicates from the loot boxes in the future. At the same time, the earning of credits will be slightly increased, so that no one should experience any losses.

Loot is generated upon receiving the box

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In supposedly wise foresight, many players have since begun to hoard loot boxes. The reasoning is clear: Those who accumulate several dozen loot boxes now will have many crates after the release of the next patch, in which fewer duplicates can be found.

But that is a mistake.

Community Manager Lylirra has clearly stated in the official forum that loot boxes are subject to a very specific functionality: the loot is generated at the moment of receiving the box.

In plain language, this means that “old loot boxes” will still drop the “old” loot after the release of Patch 1.13 – that is, lots of duplicates.

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Anyone hoarding loot boxes now can stop and instead open them immediately – there is no “future gain” to be lost because it does not exist.

Have you already started collecting? Or do you open every loot box right after receiving it anyway?

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Pokémon GO: Rumors about Shiny Pikachu – What’s the truth?

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A Shiny Pikachu is expected to appear in Pokémon GO next week. This rumor is circulating on social networks, but what is behind it?

The news that a Shiny Pikachu is supposed to appear in Pokémon GO next week is currently spreading through social networks. Many trainers simply accept this news as “real” and do not question where this information comes from.

The hint about the “shiny” Pikachu comes from the site SlashGear, which received a “tip”. However, it is not explained who this tip comes from and why it is supposed to be trustworthy.

Special Pikachu is coming, but is it Shiny?

With titles like “Shiny Pikachu is likely coming next week” the rumor about this special Pokémon is spread on social networks. The site Mobiflip is referring to an article on the website “SlashGear“, which promises “SHINY Pikachu coming to Pokémon GO.”

Pokémon GO Pikachu Christmas

In the article from SlashGear, they justify this exclusive news about Shiny Pikachu by saying: “This morning we received a tip regarding the next rare Pokémon in Pokémon GO: Shiny Pikachu.” However, it is not explained where this tip comes from and whether the source has leaked events in the past and is trustworthy.

Instead, the rest of the article recounts the content of a Reddit post discussing a “rare Pikachu.” There was no mention of “Shiny” on Reddit.

Rare Pikachu will be released

The origin of the “Shiny Pikachu” news can be found on Reddit. There, user legoturtle92 shares an email sent to participants of a graphics/animation fair. Staff from Niantic will be present at the ACM Siggraph convention. The email explains that Niantic will be releasing a rare Pikachu.

Pokémon GO Rare Pikachu Event
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The email clearly mentions a “rare Pikachu.” The difference from the current rumor is a mysterious “tip” that SlashGear received. Apart from this tip, there are no other sources confirming a Shiny Pikachu.

At this point, we would like to point out that a release of a Shiny Pikachu next week is “possible.”

However, it could just as well be a special Pikachu for the anniversary of Pokémon GO, which, while changed in appearance, is not a Shiny variant. We will find out by next week at the latest which Pikachu this is.

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Our games for the weekend – What are you playing from 30.06. – 02.07.?

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The week is over and the weekend beckons. And with it comes games and gaming fun galore! We want to know how you will spend your free time this coming weekend.

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Once again, we have a week behind us and all those who don’t have to deal with a pesky weekend shift can look forward to two free days full of relaxation. And as everyone knows, the best way to relax is by enjoying some cozy online gaming. There are a few that are particularly attractive this weekend.

Games this Weekend – MXM and Kritika Online – Action Fireworks from Asia

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If you like colorful graphics and non-stop action, this weekend you have two cool new games that should suit your taste. Fans of MOBAs, top-down shooters, and arena brawlers can download the free-to-play game Master X Master for free and have a great time. You can also read about how fun the game is in our review of MXM.

If you prefer solid brawling, cel-shading look, and sexy anime girls, then Kritika Online might be something for you. The action MMO from Korea has now officially launched in open beta and is also free to play. In Kritika Online, you jump right into fast-paced missions full of combat directly from the lobby. Ideal for those who find traditional MMORPGs too slow now.

Games this Weekend – Necromancer in Diablo 3

Things are less colorful in Diablo 3. Finally, after what feels like an eternal wait during various betas, the Necromancer has officially launched. Every Diablo player can now create a necromancer and use death magic, skeleton servants, and disgusting flesh golems to make the devil feel the fire under his red butt!

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What is the editorial team playing?

We from the Mein-MMO editorial team are back at it this weekend. The following games are on our list:

  • Leya is bravely digging into Final Fantasy 14 to contribute to our big review of Stormblood together with Schuhmann.
  • Schuhmann is groaning and moaning under the many tasks in Stormblood. But he’s slowly making his way through and has almost finished half of the add-on.
  • Ttime is actually playing nothing this weekend. Instead of dedicating himself to decent gaming, the rascal is offline wandering around. Outrageous!
  • Patrick on the other hand sticks to his roots and will again go hunting for little virtual monsters in Pokémon GO. Raids and Arena battles are also on the agenda. To balance out all the colorful creatures, he conjures up the undead in Diablo 3 as a dark necromancer. You can find his favorite build for the necromancer here, by the way.
  • Cortyn first trolled me with typical “Cortyn games” like Red Orchestra 2 or Call of Duty, until I finally managed to get her weekend game out of her. It’s Dead by Daylight, what a surprise…

I, Jürgen, will continue to play my beloved Master X Master this weekend, of which I can’t get enough right now. I also downloaded Kritika Online in the beta and will check it out when I get the chance.

But enough about us! We want to know what you are playing this weekend! Let us know in the comments!

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Star Citizen: 153,000,000 $ crowdfunding – Shows progress in the video

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The discussion about taking out a loan for the development of the space MMO Star Citizen does not diminish the purchasing power of the fans.

Although many have been upset that Cloud Imperium Games has taken out a loan for the studio in England, this does not reduce the success of the crowdfunding campaign for the space MMO Star Citizen. In the meantime, the brand has exceeded 153 million dollars.

To show fans that the development is steadily progressing, a new video has been released.

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Effects, quest NPCs and a space bike

In this video, the developers discuss what they are currently working on. These are mainly special effects such as particle effects for smoke, explosions, and the entry and exit of a spaceship from an atmosphere. These effects are mainly covered in the video. But there is more to tell. The developers also talk about shops and merchant NPCs as well as improvements to the quest NPCs. The recently introduced NOX Space Bike is also presented again, and animations are also a topic.

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Everything looks very good

The scenes shown in the video look quite impressive. The dialogue with one of the quest NPCs feels very natural and interesting. The entry of a ship into the atmosphere of a moon also looks very good. The team is currently preparing Alpha 3.0, which will bring with it three procedurally generated moons on which you can land and explore. Star Citizen is making progress. However, a release date is still not in sight.

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Kritika Online: Sexy Action-MMO starts in Open Beta – Download for everyone!

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The action MMO Kritika Online is now in Open Beta. This means that everyone can download and play the fast-paced MMO on PC for free.

Kritika Online is a fast and thrilling action MMO for PC that promises non-stop action. Unlike most online role-playing games, you won’t have to wait long for the fun to start here. Instead, you jump right into the action from a lobby and spectacularly battle through hordes of enemies in short mission episodes.

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There should hardly be a second go by without a proper bang and rumble. If you want to check out Kritika Online for free, you can now play it in the Open Beta.

Kritika Online – Free Non-Stop Action in Anime Style

The Open Beta of Kritika Online has been online since June 29, 2017, and anyone interested in the game can download it for free from the local publisher En Masse. En Masse is an American publisher that has already successfully marketed TERA via Steam in the USA. Here’s where to download Kritika Online!

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The Open Beta of Kritika Online offers, in addition to the usual content, special events that will let you level up nicely in PvE and in PvP from level 15 onward. This should bring even more action. Also cool: There will be no more wipes. The Open Beta serves as a soft launch of the release version.

What do you think of Kritika Online? Do you like the colorful anime style and the fast-paced, action-oriented game design? Or do you not care for Kritika Online at all because you can’t stand any more colorful Asian MMOs, and for you, Kritika Online is just another “Korea grinder”? Let us know in the comments!

Also interesting: Kritika Online & four other cool MMOs in 2017

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Overwatch: Irre – Spieler zockt alle 24 Helden für 100 Stunden

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To understand all the heroes in Overwatch , one must play them all. Some take this rule very seriously.

Players of Overwatch occasionally set themselves quite absurd goals. While most players simply want a high skill rating or fun in their favorite mode, some gamers take it a bit more seriously.

“Order is half of life,” probably thought the player Treeboydave, who has achieved the amazing goal of playing every hero in Overwatch for exactly a proud 100 hours in Quick Play.

At the beginning, Treeboydave played Overwatch just like everyone else – and was a typical Mercy main.

Overwatch Mercy Caduceus Pistol

In his original post, he states:

“At the beginning, I really had a lot of fun with Mercy. But then I played Mei and found her very fun as well.

At that time, I had nearly 100 hours with Mercy, and Mei was approaching the 100 hours too. Therefore, I decided to aim for 100 hours with all heroes.”

Meanwhile, this huge task is accomplished, and Treeboydave has exactly 100 hours of playtime with each character in Quick Play. The result is this satisfying overview display:

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This makes him probably the only player in the world who can say that he definitely has no “main” in Overwatch.

With a playtime of 2400 hours, that means he must have played around 6 hours every day. Meanwhile, he is also working a full-time job – there probably isn’t much time left for other projects.

By the way, Treeboydave has also collected all achievements for the different heroes, so he has a pretty nice collection here as well. He only needed a little help with “The Floor is Lava” from Lúcio and “Rapid Discord” from Zenyatta, and he kind of cheated to get those achievements.

Overwatch Treeboydave Messy

For the future, there is already a new goal. He wants a playtime of 150 hours on all heroes in the “All Modes” overview. Why? “Because it looks messy.”

Have you set any unusual goals in Overwatch? Do you think such an approach is crazy? Or is it a cool way to really get a feel for all the heroes?

What the developers think about water maps, we reveal in this article.

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My MMO asks: Do you use your summer sale offers?

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Thanks to Steam sales and discounts in the console stores, there are great bargains for gamer bargain hunters in the summer. But what do you think about the specials? Do you take advantage of the current deals or do such sales leave you cold?

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Every summer, countless gamers eagerly await the start of the Steam Summer Sale, which promises new bargains and super specials every year. And now there are also cool deals on consoles. Those who act wisely can snag their favorite targets and cool bundles at record prices and make a good deal.

Steam Summer Sale – The Major Assault on the Wallet!

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The reigning champion of the specials has always been the infamous Steam Summer Sale. Every year, the providers come at the prices of their games with a heavy axe and chop them ruthlessly down. Therefore, current titles are often available at outrageous bargain prices every year.

This mainly applies to single-player games and offline titles, but MMO fans can also save big during the Steam Summer Sale. A whole range of online games, like ESO, Arc, or Black Desert Online, have decent discounts this year. What exactly those discounts are, you can read in our MMO Steam Sale Special. The Steam Summer Sale runs until July 5.

Big Discounts for PlayStation and Xbox

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Until July 6, 2017, PlayStation players also have the opportunity to save big. At least if they are PlayStation Plus members. Because then there are double discounts on selected games. For example, Battlefield Hardline Ultimate Edition is 80% cheaper for only 13.99 euros!

A similar promotion is also being held by Microsoft on Xbox One and Windows 10. There are discounts of up to 65 percent. Xbox Live Gold customers are supposed to receive even more price reductions. The promotion runs until July 10.

But back to our question: Do you regularly take advantage of such sales? And have you made good purchases this year? Or did you want to, but didn’t find anything worthwhile? Let us know your opinion in the comments!

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Diablo 3: Der Totenbeschwörer tanzt nicht – Warum?

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One should understand that such a cool hero like the Necromancer from Diablo 3 doesn’t need to dance. However, some players see it differently.

About two days ago, the DLC was released, which allowed the Necromancer to become a playable class in the action RPG Diablo 3. While he summons undead and golems and truly sweeps through his enemies, one thing he does not do: dance.

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Necromancers do not dance!

Anyone entering the command /dance in Diablo 3 typically sees the heroes doing a little dance of joy. Not the Necromancer, though. Instead, he crosses his arms and says in a dark voice, “I do not dance! What would the skeletons think?”. After all, he is cool and does not make a fool of himself, which could cost him the respect of his enemies, who might not see him as so dark and threatening thereafter.

Blizzard issues a statement

As “funny” and fitting as this character’s reaction is, there have already been complaints, prompting Blizzard to feel the need to issue a statement. The Necromancer is a very sober character, and dancing would not fit his behavior or history. With the DLC and the new patch, they want to focus on the dark side of the world of Sanctuary, and a dancing Necromancer just does not fit into that. After all, the Necromancers would have been stripped of their emotions; why should he dance for joy?

But why does he then dance in Heroes of the Storm? Some fans feel this is inconsistent. However, the Necromancer probably does not care. After all, he has no emotions.

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The Division 1.7: Masks, encrypted boxes, and finally a bathroom!

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The update 1.7 brings some new content to The Division – including a long-awaited feature: A post-launch customization of the agent’s appearance.

The update 1.7 comes with some surprises. In addition to the three “big features”

there are further innovations that many agents have long wished for. It has recently been revealed: Massive is installing a Bathroom in the Terminal, where you can change the appearance of your agents.

A Bathroom for Character Customization

When you enter the terminal, you can immediately turn right after update 1.7, where you will reach a “Bathroom”, as Massive calls it. There you will find three mirrors and three sinks. Here’s a clip about it:

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Information about the bathroom:

  • Here you can retroactively adjust the appearance of your agents. Give them new hairstyles, new tattoos, scars, or glasses.
  • These are the same customization options you have at the beginning of the game when you customize your character. No new options have been added.
  • It costs no in-game currency to change appearance.
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Face Masks and Encrypted Caches

Massive introduced two more innovations that come with update 1.7.

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First, you will soon be able to equip your agent with “Face Masks”, which are masks that cover the entire face. These are cosmetic items for which there are no screenshots yet. They are said to be earnable through the Global Events. More information will follow in the coming weeks.

Secondly, you will soon be able to earn “Encrypted Caches” – meaning encrypted boxes. These will be available through the premium vendor in the terminal.

You can only open an encrypted box if you have a Cipher Key. You receive a Cipher Key by:

  • collecting 10 key fragments and crafting a key with them. The fragments can be found in the game
  • or purchasing a Cipher Key directly from the premium vendor for real money.

The encrypted boxes grant you a variety of cosmetic items. Each box contains three random items, such as backpack skins, weapon skins, or clothing. This way, you can get premium items without spending money.

The animation when opening such a box looks really cool:

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What do you think about these innovations?

Note: The Division 1.7: PTS starts – PS4, Xbox One severely disadvantaged

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Destiny: Xur today – location and inventory on June 30th

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Today Xur comes to Destiny. Where is the Agent of the Nine on 30.6. and what items does he have in his inventory? Location and offer.

Destiny is slowly approaching the finish line. Next week, the “last things” that you can do in Destiny to unlock milestones in the Triumphs Seal are starting. Preparations for Destiny 2 are gradually being made.

Here are the most important new infos regarding the transition from Destiny 1 to Destiny 2:

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Xur, the popular tentacle face, does not have a “last date” yet. He will continue to offer his exotics every weekend. Let’s welcome him together now.

All info about Xur in Destiny on 30.6., 1.7. and 2.7. on PS4 and Xbox One

Xur appears on the last day of June at 11 o’clock. He then enjoys a nice weekend, shows you his inventory, and collects your Strange Coins with his waving tentacles. On July 2, Xur will return home.

Where is Xur? Location today

Xur has specific positions in the Tower and the Reef where he likes to hang out. This time he is in the Reef. Nexxoss Gaming leads you there:

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Offer and inventory of Xur – List of items

Weapon: Fatebringer – Hand cannon for 23 Strange Coins

Weapon packages: MIDA Multi-Tool with Special Unit and Truth with Heart of Gold for 30 coins and 25 Silver Dust each

Titan: The Glasshouse – Helmet with 44 intellect and 42 discipline

Hunter: Ahamkara’s Spine – Gauntlets with 40 intellect and 39 discipline

Warlock: Starfire Protocol – Chest piece with 60 intellect and 51 discipline

All armor pieces cost 13 Strange Coins each

Legacy Engram: Leg armor for 29 coins.

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Hearthstone: Blizzard will unveil the next expansion soon

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Hearthstone provides new game material once again. The reveal of the latest expansion will take place in the coming days.

Although the developers of Hearthstone are quite satisfied with the current expansion “Journey to Un’Goro”, they are not taking a break. They have been working on the next expansion for months – and it will be presented in just a few days!

As part of the Hearthstone Spring Championships, the next expansion will be revealed on July 6 at 7 AM PDT – so we will receive the info on Friday morning, July 7.

Hearthstone Mammoth Release Plan

What the next expansion could be about is still a complete mystery. There is only a small teaser image from the past that was used to illustrate the general release plan of the expansions.

Fans hope for Icecrown expansion

Back then, “Journey to Un’Goro” was already shown with some leaves from the jungle, which ultimately represented a hint. The next symbol is Arcane Runes, which resemble the Mage spell “Ring of Frost”.

Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the new expansion will either have an Arcane or Frost setting. Since “One Night in Karazhan” is not that long ago, Frost seems more likely.

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Most players suspect that the expansion is about Icecrown, or the Icecrown Citadel – as Hearthstone has remained relatively free from the influences of the Lich King, if we exclude the “small” necropolis Naxxramas.

Many players also hope that Blizzard might introduce the Death Knight as a new class, but the developers have repeatedly emphasized in interviews that there are currently no plans to introduce a new class.

As soon as there is fresh information about the next addon, you will learn about it here.

In China, Blizzard cleverly circumvents a law – they sell Arcane Dust directly in Hearthstone!

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Destiny: The Penultimate Iron Banner is “super”!

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In July 2017, the Iron Banner is approaching in Destiny . This will be the second to last Iron Banner in the history of Destiny 1.

Next week, the second to last Iron Banner in Destiny 1 will start. There are a few things to note.

First, the important info about the Iron Banner in July 2017:

  • Start: July 4 at 7 PM – That’s a Tuesday
  • End: July 11 at 11 AM – That’s also a Tuesday
  • Game Mode: Mayhem: Clash
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In Mayhem: Clash, you will compete in 6v6. The special thing is the Mayhem modifier, which significantly speeds up the recharge of all your abilities (melee, grenades, super).

Mayhem: Clash was featured just two months ago in the May Iron Banner . That was the first time in the history of the Iron Banner. Just before the end, the Guardians can once again use their Light to throw it around.

Mayhem as Iron Banner is controversial in the community: some celebrated it in May, while others found it too much of a good thing.

These are the rewards:

Iron Banner in July 2017 – What You Need to Know

If you still need the milestone in the Triumph Book from the Age of Triumph, where you are supposed to reach Iron Banner Rank 5, you only have this Iron Banner time left. Because starting August 1, it will no longer be possible to reach the highest rank in the Triumph Book and get the t-shirt. So, the July Iron Banner is your last chance for it.

Additionally, the July Iron Banner is the second to last Iron Banner ever in Destiny 1. The last Iron Banner starts on August 1. After that, the era of Iron Banner in Destiny 1 will come to an end.

The Iron Banner, which was first overseen by Lord Saladin and then by Lord Efrideet, is the oldest event in the history of Destiny. It was already taking place during the beta.

Presumably, the Iron Banner will return in Destiny 2. This has not been officially confirmed yet. However, there are clear indications of it.

Will you participate in the Iron Banner in July?

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WoW: Models from Patch 7.3 – The Redemption for the Legion Judgers?

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In Patch 7.3 there are plenty of new models in WoW. We show you the most gruesome (and beautiful) new creatures. This also includes some crazy mounts!

The Patch 7.3 of World of Warcraft is on the PTR in its first version and already contained a lot of data that the data miners have dived into. Loot, maps, dialogues, and possible quests have been extracted – but also new character models for opponents and heroes. The sheer number of new models coming with Patch 7.3 is quite overwhelming.

We present to you some of the new models that are particularly striking.

The Titans in World of Warcraft

There have often only been hints about the Titans who shaped Azeroth. With Patch 7.3, they appear for the first time properly in the game! Some of them will be enemies, while others may only appear in cutscenes. We will find out soon.

WoW Argus Titan Eonar the Lifebinder
WoW Argus Titan Argus Head chopped

The Lifebinder Eonar will be a boss in the new raid. She was actually a good one! Argus the Unraveled will also be a boss – namely the last one.

WoW Creature Argus Titan Amanthul

The wise Aman’thul will probably also make an appearance.

Horrifying Monstrosities (also as Mounts!)

WoW Creature Argus Feasel
WoW Creatures Argus Talbuk Fel

A new planet like Argus naturally also needs creatures that reside there. But some you’d rather not encounter at night… or preferably never. Talbuks presumably originate from Argus – at least they exist here as Fel corrupted.

WoW Creature Argus Mana Ray

Are these mana rays the predecessors of those from the shattered world?

This soul hound here is particularly creepy. It will also be a mount! Flesh formed from many soldiers of the Army of Light – pretty eerie.

WoW Creatures Argus Talbuk Soul Hound

Demons Galore

WoW Argus Eredar Brute

Argus without demons is unthinkable. That’s why there are plenty of them!

WoW Argus Varimathras
WoW Creature Argus Winged Eredar

Varimathras looks a little worse for wear – was he punished by the Legion for his mistakes? Eredar. With. Wings. Yep, I’m switching to the Legion.

The Heroes of Azeroth

Of course, a few familiar faces cannot be missed. Turalyon and Alleria finally make their return!

WoW Creature Argus Turalyon
WoW Creature Argus Alleria

You can already guess that Patch 7.3 is full of new things. However, there is still no release date – we expect a release in at least 2-3 months.

Cortyn says: So many models as Patch 7.3 contains suggest that Blizzard has been working on the characters of Argus for a very long time. Maybe this partly explains why Patch 7.2 had relatively few innovations and only presented some Fel Murlocs and the bosses from the Tomb of Sargeras. I really like the new models and maybe my wish will come true that we learn a bit more about the people of the Legion. At least visually, the Legion is stepping up.

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What else is happening on Argus, we have explained in this post.

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Pokémon GO: Update 0.67.2 / 1.37.2 is on the way – Patch notes

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A new update for Pokémon GO is rolling out and will soon be available as version 0.67.2 for Android and 1.37.2 for iOS.

The Pokémon GO version on your Android and iOS devices will soon be updated. The developers announced on Twitter that the new patch is upcoming and will bring some bug fixes.

It is currently unclear when the patch will be available in Germany. However, it is expected that the update 0.67.2 for Android and 1.37.2 for iOS will be enabled today (30th June) during the day.

Patch Notes 0.67.2 / 1.37.2 – Bug Fixes, APK

The announcement of the patch was only made on the social channels of Pokémon GO and not on the website where updates are usually presented. This leads us to assume that this update will only fix bugs and there will be no significant new features in the game. During APK mining, along with the bug fixes, the line ONE_YEAR_ANNIVERSARY was found, but no further hints about it.

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There are many reasons for such a bug fix update, as many trainers have been complaining about issues in Pokémon GO in the recent days.

Raid Errors, Placing Pokémon in Gyms Triggers Error Message

The major gym update in Pokémon GO came with its share of errors. Trainers have been frustrated by error messages in gyms and raids in recent days. Often, after taking over a gym, players could only place one Pokémon there. Trainers who wanted to station additional monsters as defenders encountered an error.

A known issue in raids in Pokémon GO is a red “Error” field that is displayed to players when entering the cooperative feature. This has prevented many trainers from participating in raids in the past days. Niantic already announced on Twitter that they are working on a solution for this error. This could now be implemented in the new 0.67.2 update in the game.

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Players hope that the known issues will be resolved and that gyms will be more enjoyable as a result. In recent days, they also struggled with connection issues and lags, which were particularly noticeable during gym battles and raids.

We have summarized the current issues in Pokémon GO for you here

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WoW PTR: No Sargeras on Argus? What are we fighting in 7.3?

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According to the first information, there is no Sargeras in Patch 7.3 of WoW. However, something else lurks in the new raid…

Since today (29.06.2017), Patch 7.3 with the new planet Argus is active on the test servers of World of Warcraft. There are quite a few new contents. Even though not everything is active and implemented yet, a rough impression can already be gained. But there is no trace of one person: Sargeras. What is up with him? Who is the final boss of Patch 7.3? We will deal with these topics.

WoW Tomb of Sargeras Cinematic Velen Khadgar Illidan

There will be some spoilers and speculations. You have been warned.

The bosses of Antorus, the Burning Throne

One of the main elements of Patch 7.3 will be the new raid instance named Antorus, the Burning Throne. This will be the centerpiece, even if it is not directly accessible at the release of the patch. From the achievements and the dungeon journal, we already know which 11 bosses will await us there:

  • Worldbreaker Garothi
  • The Hounds of Sargeras
  • The War Council
  • Portal Keeper Hasabel
  • Eonar the Lifebinder
  • Imonar the Soulhunter
  • Kin’garoth
  • Varimathras
  • The Circle of Shivarra
  • Aggramar
  • Argus the Unmaker
WoW Argus Titan Eonar the Lifebinder

Lore fans will immediately notice several names. Eonar the Lifebinder and Aggramar are two Titans. Both were killed by Sargeras long ago, but their souls were cast into the cosmos. Whether we are only fighting against their bodies, now controlled by other powers, remains unknown at this point. However, it is indeed possible that Sargeras has kept the bodies of his fallen brothers and sister, as great power surely resides in them.

Argus the Unmaker

Many players have wondered why the planet Argus had a huge hole when it was first depicted. What happened there? Was the planet attacked or destroyed by fel energy? The answer seems to lie with the last boss of the raid: Argus the Unmaker.

WoW Argus Titan Argus Head chopped

The boss has the same name as the planet, which suggests that Argus carried a world soul within it. This world soul seems to have awakened, becoming an independent Titan. In a way, the planet Argus is the egg from which the Titan Argus “hatched”.

How exactly such a Titan “behaves” after being awakened by the fel-corrupted Sargeras, we will probably find out in the coming months. The main thing for Sargeras seems to be that he has not been corrupted by the Void Lords.

Where is Sargeras?

When thinking of the Burning Legion, the Dark Titan Sargeras invariably comes to mind. However, he seems to be noticeably absent on Argus.

WoW Argus Eredar Brute

It seems likely that Sargeras has simply left the invasion of Azeroth to Kil’jaeden and is fighting elsewhere in the cosmos to devour more planets and thereby hinder the Void Lords. Ultimately, it is probably a clever move to not eliminate the head of the Legion – at least not yet. Perhaps there will be a Patch 7.4. Or Sargeras escapes, which might annoy some players but will let others breathe a sigh of relief. Because without the Burning Legion as an everlasting enemy, World of Warcraft would indeed be lacking something.

Please note that many things here are still speculations and theories.

The shown images and models are from the data miners of mmo-champion (see sources).

What Patch 7.3 still brings, we have already described in this article.

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Pokémon GO: New golden berries in the code – Coming soon to the game?

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Golden Nanab Berries and Golden Pinap Berries might soon become an important part of Pokémon GO. Clues were found during data mining.

Since the latest arena update in Pokémon GO, trainers can use golden Razz Berries in the game and feed them to gym defenders or wild Pokémon. The difference from the regular Razz Berry is that the golden version has a stronger effect.

Now, golden Nanab Berries and Golden Pinap Berries have also been found in the code. This means the candies from Pokémon catches could be quadrupled!

Quadruple Candies from Golden Berries? A Dream for Trainers

During the last data mining for Pokémon GO version 0.67.1, a special change seems to have been overlooked. As PokémonGOHub reports, there are two new golden berries in the game’s code. There are currently no graphics for these berries that could provide insight into this possible change.

These new golden berries can only be released through a new update. It is not possible for Niantic to simply release them, as they are not yet in the game’s APK.

  • The Golden Nanab Berry is called ITEM_GOLDEN_NANAB_BERRY in the code and has the ID 707
  • The Golden Pinap Berry is called ITEM_GOLDEN_PINAP_BERRY in the code and has the ID 708
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Effects of the Golden Berries in the Game

If these golden berries are implemented in the game, it would be a significant change for Pokémon GO. The recently introduced Golden Razz Berry has an enhanced effect compared to the regular variant.

A Golden Pinap Berry could completely change the way trainers play. Currently, the Pinap Berry provides double candies from a wild Pokémon that you catch. A golden variant could amplify the effect and therefore quadruple the candies.

Pokémon GO Berries

If this change is adopted “as is“, you can look forward to many candies and collect them significantly faster. Here are the potential effects:

  • A Dratini gives 3 candies when caught normally.
    • With a Pinap Berry, there are 6 candies.
      • With a Golden Pinap Berry, that would be 12 candies.
  • A Dragonair gives 5 candies when caught normally.
    • With a Pinap Berry, there are 10.
      • With a Golden Pinap Berry, that would be 20.
  • A Dragonite normally gives 10 candies.
    • With a Pinap Berry, that would be 20.
      • With a Golden Pinap Berry, that would already be 40 candies.

It is also assumed that both new golden berries can fully restore motivation for gym defenders.

Keep in mind that these are results of data mining and not an official announcement. As soon as there are further news on this topic, we will report on it.

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Tibia: Player opens a legendary door that has been closed for 12 years

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Tibia is an old school MMO that has existed for 20 years. A mysterious door has existed since 2005 that can only be opened at level 999. 12 years later, the door is open and the secret is revealed.

Tibia, an old school MMORPG by the German developer CipSoft, has been around since 1997 and still has a small but loyal player base. The biggest secret of the game is a door that apparently can only be opened at level 999. The aforementioned door has been in the game since 2005. After 12 years, its secret has finally been revealed.

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Tibia – “I will open the door, but only if you pay for my vacation!”

The mysterious door was already opened in August 2016. The responsible player Kharsek remained silent about his experiences behind the door and revealed it to no one. However, there have been successors now.

The Polish player and streamer Dev onica reached level 999 and offered to pass through the portal and stream the area behind it. But only if you donate 500 US dollars for his next vacation!

tibia portal

In doing so, the player made no friends. While someone donated a dollar, the requested amount did not come together.

In the end, however, Dev onica opened the portal and showed his viewers what lies behind it: a teleporter to a tropical island, where you could buy a few nice but not outstanding items. Among them a golden cup with the inscription “Congratulations on reaching level 999.”

Tibia – The mysterious door was actually just a gag by the developers

For many players, the secret behind the door was a huge disappointment, and many wish they had never learned it. The developers, on the other hand, thought of the door back in 2005 as a nice joke, as they never expected someone would ever reach that level.

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After all, you lose permanent experience points in Tibia when you die, and you are reset by hours or even days in progress. And that the game is still actively played in 2017 is something the developers probably never dreamed of.

What do you think? Should the door have remained closed? Or is it good that we now know and are not working towards something that does not yield much? Let us know in the comments!

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