Skulls & Bones: Stuck at the Wheel – You play ships

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Skulls & Bones, the recently announced pirate MMO from Ubisoft, is based on Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, but your role is actually just that of a ship. This makes the Ubisoft game ultimately more similar to World of Warships than to the Assassin saga.

Anyone who previously thought that in Ubisoft’s new pirate MMO Skulls & Bones you play as a pirate captain who can freely explore the vastness of the Indian Ocean will be disappointed at first. For even if you proudly see your captain at the helm of your pirate ship, he will forever remain there.

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In Skulls & Bones you are actually just a pirate ship.

Skulls & Bones: It’s all about ships

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Unlike Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, it’s not about WHERE you sail, but about HOW you sail. The game is basically a World of Warships with pirate ships from the 18th century. So if you were hoping to wreak havoc in pubs or explore treasure islands in Skulls & Bones, you won’t get everything you hoped for in the base game.

However, if you enjoy thrilling naval battles, you are likely to have a great time with Skulls & Bones. According to a colleague from Gamespot, the battles are said to feel extremely intense.

Due to the good weather and water physics, the handling of the ship noticeably changes when you sail against the wind or get into unfavorable currents. When the battle begins, the pieces fly and you have an indescribable feeling when you let entire broadside volleys tear through the enemy decks.

Skulls & Bones: Will there be landfall in story mode?

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Action fans will therefore get their money’s worth, but those who want to explore the beautiful expanses of the Indian Ocean will be disappointed. However, the hope for a pirate life outside the ship is not yet completely buried in Davy Jones’ locker.

Ubisoft has only confirmed that there will be a solo campaign, but has not revealed any major details yet. Perhaps you will be able to get off the ship and into the pubs and treasure hides as a pirate captain.

What do you think of the focus of Skulls & Bones? Is a pure naval combat action game enough for you, or do you think Ubisoft is missing out on massive potential by using the beautiful world of the Indian Ocean in the 18th century merely as a backdrop for battles? Let us know in the comments!

Also interesting: Skulls & Bones – Ubisoft’s new pirate game in detail

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Conan Exiles: Xbox One release date – In August with Highland biome

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Conan Exiles is finally coming to the Xbox One console. It has a release date, which is still in August 2017. At the same time, the new Highlands biome will be released, which will be included in both the PC and Xbox versions. There are also new trailers.

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August will be particularly interesting for fans of Conan Exiles, as the wild barbarian game will receive two major updates. On one hand, the long-awaited Highlands biome will be released, significantly expanding the game world. On the other hand, the Xbox One version of Conan Exiles will launch in August.

Conan Exiles – Finally on Xbox One, slaying barbarians

The Xbox One version of Conan Exiles has been in development for months and will be released on August 16, 2017.

However, the console version will not include the notorious penises, which have caused quite a stir in the PC version.

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Microsoft only allows partial nudity in the Xbox version, which means that your barbarians will have to keep their loincloths on. On the other hand, it is not a good idea to drop your pants in a cold winter landscape, as the Xbox version also includes the new Highlands biome.

New Highlands biome coming at Xbox One launch

The new biome is called “Highlands” and is a cold winter landscape in the north of the known wasteland of Conan Exiles. There are new resources, slaves, weapons, recipes, and even gods waiting for you. Additionally, dangerous new animals like wolves and giant mammoths inhabit the area. And if that is not dangerous enough, you will have to deal with the inhabitants of the winter landscape: blue-skinned giants in Skyrim style!

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Funcom will announce further details about the Highlands biome at a later date. But you can already admire some videos of the new biome.

By the way, for those wondering where the Playstation 4 version of Conan Exiles is: The PS4 version unfortunately won’t be released until the game launches in early 2018.

Also interesting: Conan Exiles – Is it already dead?

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Destiny 2: Das könnt Ihr im Juli spielen – Beta-Inhalte mit “Geheimnissen”

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To Destiny 2, the contents of the beta are known. However, not all, as the testing phase will provide secret content to discover.

You weren’t at the gameplay premiere or at E3 to experience Destiny 2 early? Then you are like most Guardians out there. However, you won’t have to wait until September to get your hands on the upcoming MMO shooter.

Because in just one month – mid-July – the beta phase begins. Pre-order customers will receive early access, but just a few days later, all interested parties can join the open beta. Here are the important dates:

  • On July 18, the PS4 players with early access will start.
  • On July 19, Xbox players with early access will join.
  • On July 21, the gates will open for all players on PS4 and Xbox One. The open beta ends on July 23.
  • PC players will receive their beta at the end of August.
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What does the beta content look like?

In an interview on Youtube Live, Game Director Luke Smith and Project Lead Mark Noseworthy talked about the contents of the beta. Basically, this testing phase should provide players with an “extended E3” experience and allow developers to review the infrastructure, backend, and data centers to ensure that nothing stands in the way of a successful launch.

You can play these activities:

Additionally:

  • All three new subclasses (Dawnblade, Arcstrider, Sentinel) will be playable in the beta (Yes, also the Titan).
  • Overall, you can choose between six Guardian subclasses in the beta.
  • There will be even more included in the beta – a few secrets for you to discover.

Are you in the beta, or are you waiting for the main game to be released?

Destiny 2 Beta – Everything about start, registration, access, content, and codes

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WoW: 7.2.5 is now live! Save Chromie! – Patch Notes 7.2.5 in English

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The “small” patch 7.2.5 of World of Warcraft is finally live. We tell you what has changed and show you the patch notes for WoW 7.2.5 in English.

Since around 3:00 AM, the servers of World of Warcraft have been offline today (06/14/2017), as 8 hours of maintenance work were scheduled. Now, most servers are back up and the new patch 7.2.5 is applied!

WoW Chromie Artwork

Starting today, players can attempt to save the bronze dragon lady from her repeated death in the “The Deaths of Chromie” scenario. However, this will require several attempts, as it takes a lot of time to solve all the mysteries. But Chromie doesn’t have that time, because after 15 minutes the scenario is already over. In multiple attempts, players will discover what the strange murders are about.

WoW Patch 7.2.5 now live – Timewalking still to come

Another highlight is the Timewalking in the Black Temple. However, this is tied to the Timewalking event of “The Burning Crusade”, which is why it will take a few more weeks until we can truly enjoy this raid.

Also, the mythic dungeons are now significantly harder – not everyone in the community is pleased. The hardest instances are up to 50% more difficult!

The real highlight, the opening of the Tomb of Sargeras, is still a few days away.

WoW Patch 72 Tomb of Sargeras

Together with the opening of the Tomb, the maximum item level also increases. Especially legendary items can then be raised to the proud item level of 970. A quest is necessary to guide players into the Tomb of Sargeras, where they must collect 50 essences. Contrary to some false reports, the quest must be repeated for each legendary item. “New” legendary items, however, already drop at level 970 – as soon as the Tomb is open.

The full patch notes in English are available here.

Need more information on patch 7.2.5? We’ve already compiled all the new content with descriptions in this post for you.

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Pokémon GO: Intense EXP bonuses sweeten Fire and Ice event

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Hatching eggs in Pokémon GO is particularly worthwhile during the Fire and Ice event. This extremely high EXP bonus is a surprise!

Last night, the Fire and Ice event in Pokémon GO, also known as the Solstice event, started. During the event, trainers can expect some in-game bonuses, such as the more frequent appearance of Fire or Ice-type monsters.

The developers also announced a experience points bonus for throws and for hatching eggs. That these bonuses are so extremely high is a pleasant surprise for many trainers.

Triple experience points for throws and catches

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In the announcement for the Solstice event, the Niantic team already pointed out that there are “big EP bonuses” in the coming days. Trainers are to be rewarded for making great, excellent, or fantastic throws by receiving more experience points for accurate throws.

The developers did not specify how high the experience points bonus is. Since the event has been active, trainers could observe how strong the bonus is. It was noted:

  • Catching a Pokémon gives 3x experience (The bonus for the first catch of the day or the 7-day streak is not tripled)
  • Good, great, or fantastic throws give 3x experience
  • Curve balls give 3x experience

So make an effort when catching a Pokémon to earn even more experience points.

There is an even higher bonus for hatching eggs.

5x EXP for hatching eggs

This is no typo! Trainers receive five times the experience for hatching eggs during the Fire and Ice event. Trainers have noticed this extreme bonus since the event started last night.

On Reddit, user Justwantsomekindness writes that he hatched three 2KM eggs and received 3000 experience points for that. Without the event, that would have been 200 XP per egg, totaling 600 XP.

If you combine these five-fold experience points with the Lucky Eggs, which are currently cheaper in the shop, then you can expect a lot of experience points. Anyone who has saved their 10KM eggs can get 90,000 experience points at once for hatching 9 eggs. Trainer Zacwaz on Reddit shows what that might look like:

Pokémon GO Hatching Eggs

So take advantage of the good weather and the Solstice event to hatch many eggs – it’s particularly rewarding!

You can find the Pokémon more often during the Fire and Ice event

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds receives a zombie game mode!

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds will receive a new game mode where players will stumble around as zombies. The undead have no place in regular PUBG rounds and will have their own game mode.

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Zombies in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds? Didn’t we have something like that before? Indeed, the battle royale game by Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene had to deal with unintentional undead at the time of its release, as players were permanently trapped in a state between life and death due to a bug during revival.

However, in the latest Twitter announcement for the game, there was indeed talk of “real” zombies.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Zombie Mode Planned

According to a tweet from the developer Bluehole, the creepy undead will soon stumble through the botany in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and nibble at other players. This will be a new game mode. The regular PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds will remain untouched by the undead.

The zombies will be controlled by players, but how the rest of the gameplay will work has not yet been stated. It is possible that players killed by zombies will also become zombies and the undead win if they “zombify” all other players? A release date for the zombie mode is not yet known, but there are already first pictures and videos on Twitter.

Jürgen says: I can’t stand zombies and usually find “zombie game modes” annoying. Therefore, I have little interest in the new game mode in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. And apparently, many players feel similarly, as the reactions on Twitter are mostly mixed to negative. Many players say, “Finish the game flawlessly before you fool around with new game modes.” Do you feel the same way or do you have a different opinion? Write it in the comments.

Also interesting: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – 8 Myths Under Review

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SWTOR: Patch 5.2.2 ist live – das wilde Nachtleben von Nar Shaddaa

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The latest update for SWTOR is live. A party is once again taking place on Nar Shaddaa, and all lightsaber wielders and blaster fans are invited.

Whenever there’s a party happening in the galaxy of Star Wars: The Old Republic, it’s on the moon Nar Shaddaa. What you can’t find here for credits, you won’t find anywhere else in the galaxy. The “Nar Shaddaa nightlife” event is live again, drawing servants of the Republic, Empire (or any newly formed superpowers) back – in the fresh patch 5.2.2.

As in the previous year, substantial credits can be spent in the moon’s casinos, indulging in the slot machines.

SWTOR Nar Shaddaa Flying

Additionally, there are two new rewards, a fresh speeder, the Vectron BWL Wraith, and a Gamorrean Guard as a companion!

Apart from that, patch 5.2.2 has also brought numerous changes. The maximum “mount speed” for gliders is increased to 130%. This bonus is unlocked through new legacy advantages. Also, secondary characters can benefit from more command XP if the main character has already reached command rank 300.

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Furthermore, there are some bug fixes. Players were able to still read a common group chat even after leaving a Flashpoint group, which sometimes led to embarrassing situations. After all, who doesn’t occasionally gossip with a friend about “the fools they just had in an instance?”

You can find the full patch notes for patch 5.2.2 in our sources as usual.

We have already revealed what is planned for SWTOR in 2017 in this article – the roadmap for the current year.

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Destiny 2: Is it capped at 30 FPS on PS4 Pro – Can Xbox One X do better?

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Does Destiny 2 run on the Xbox One X at 60 FPS? Bungie gives a clear answer.

At the Microsoft conference during E3 2017, the release date and price of the Xbox One X were revealed. It will be released on November 7 for a price of $499.

The Xbox One X, formerly known as Xbox Scorpio, is said to be the most powerful console ever – with robust computing power and a significant leap forward in GPU performance.

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Many Guardians are currently wondering whether they should switch to the Xbox One X in November to take advantage of its power. After all, this console surely offers an upgraded gaming experience in high resolution and with impressive FPS numbers, right?

All consoles deliver 30 FPS

For those who hoped for 60 FPS – or even more – there is now a harsh reality check. In an interview on YouTube Live, Game Director Luke Smith confirmed that the Xbox One X will deliver 30 FPS for Destiny 2.

All consoles provide a “Destiny 2” experience at 30 FPS, Smith said. On PC, however, 60 FPS and more are possible. There is no upper limit – with your PC you can achieve as many “frames per second” as possible.

At the gameplay premiere in May, Bungie also announced that the PS4 Pro will be capped at 30 FPS.

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By the way: Bungie did not comment on the resolution at which Destiny 2 will run on Xbox One X.

Guardians are concerned – Are 30 FPS enough in PvP?

Early Guardians have already played Destiny 2 on PS4 Pro and PC. YouTuber Datto assured weeks ago that Destiny 2 would run extremely smoothly on the PS4 Pro in both PvE and PvP – even though it is only 30 FPS.

However, he admits that there would be a noticeable difference compared to the PC version.

Destiny 2 will be released on September 6 for PS4 and Xbox One, and on October 24 for PC.

On which platform will you play Destiny 2?

Interesting: Destiny 2 – Despite the new subclass: The Titan can keep his Bubble

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Overwatch Patch 1.12/2.14: When does it go to the Horizon Lunar Colony?

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Overwatch will soon be enriched with a new map. The Moon Colony Horizon will be released in just a few days.

The anniversary event of Overwatch has just ended and the community is still quite exhausted from the Double XP weekend, during which millions of loot boxes were surely earned. However, Blizzard does not give fans a break and is rolling out the next patch to keep the players entertained.

As announced, Update 1.12/2.14 for Overwatch will be released on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One – it might take a few hours longer for us.

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The main feature of the new patch is the map Moon Colony Horizon. This is an abandoned research station of humans, where genetically modified gorillas were bred and trained. Winston also originates from this place, as can be seen in his cinematic “Recall”. Those who look closely at the map will find many parallels to the video. For instance, Winston’s “nursery,” where he meets the human Doctor Winston (after whom he later named himself).

Overwatch Patch 1.12/2.14 Release on June 20

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However, the map also provides details about what went wrong on Moon Colony Horizon. One day there was a revolt of the gorillas and the people at the base were killed. What exactly happened to the gorillas is still unknown – only Winston is known to have grabbed a capsule to Earth.

The Moon Colony is an “Assault” map, meaning two control points must be captured or defended. There are some mechanical peculiarities, such as doors that only briefly open when passing through (and otherwise block the view) and a “Low Gravity” zone – after all, this all takes place on the moon.

Moreover, the patch 1.12/2.14 is expected to bring the planned nerfs for Roadhog and finally fix Reinhardt’s hammer.

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Paladins: New Champ Zhin – His Sword Tells a Dark Story

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Hi-Rez released a teaser video for Zhin, the Tyrant. Get a glimpse into Zhin’s relationship with his sword. Heads rolled and foes were slaughtered. Zhin is the new champ in Paladins.

Zhin is a cruel warrior, and his sword tells us his story in the teaser video from Hi-Rez.

In the beginning, Zhin sharpens his blade on a whetstone, the camera focusing on the shiny metal. Suddenly, shadows form, and outlines of people can be seen. A shadow clearly representing Zhin moves through the rows of men kneeling before him. They look like soldiers who are loyally subordinate to their captain.

The image changes, and we see Zhin as he slaughters two giants with his sword.

Paladins OB 52: New Champion Zhin – Watch his teaser video here

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The scene shifts, and we see the shadow of a person who seems to be on their knees. The samurai swings his sword and aims for the man’s neck. The image blurs, and the shadow play is over.

Zhin tenderly runs his hand over the blade, presumably relishing the battles he has fought. The warrior pours oil over his sword and sets it ablaze. He walks out, dragging the sword behind him on the ground, leaving a trail of fire.

Paladins Zhin Decapitation
Zhin’s sword gives us a glimpse into Zhin’s story. That was probably not the only head that rolled under Zhin’s blade.

Zhin is the newest champion of Paladins and arrives with OB52 to the fantasy shooter. Studio Hi-Rez revealed that Zhin is the first evil character of the hero shooter. The video clearly shows that this warrior knows no mercy.

Leya says: A strong video that perfectly showcases Zhin’s character in less than a minute. He is the leader whom the soldiers kneel before. Whether out of fear or respect remains unclear. He decapitates an apparently unarmed man and shows no mercy. However, his sword seems to caress Zhin and leaves a trail of destruction in the end.

It’s exactly these little teasers that Hi-Rez spreads here and there that make me particularly excited for Paladins lore. I hope Hi-Rez keeps its promise and releases it this year.

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Zhin pours oil over his sword and sets it ablaze. This inflicts nasty burns on his foes.

What do you think of Zhin’s teaser video? Everything you need to know about the tyrant can be found here:

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FIFA 17 TOTS – Primera Division und russische Liga: Die Teams der Saison

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In FIFA 17 FUT, the TOTS (Teams of the Seasons) of the Argentine Primera Division and the Russian League are well-known. These players will receive special cards today.

The TOTS phase is slowly coming to an end. The top leagues have now revealed their Team of the Season. In addition to Serie A (Calcio A), we are still expecting the “Rest of the World” team and the EA team, which consists of the best players from the previous TOTS. The MLS TOTS should also arrive at the end of July.

However, today, on June 13th, other Teams of the Season are being released: The Argentine Primera Division and the Russian League are next.

FUT 17 – Russian League – Team of the Season
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Starting Eleven:

  • GK: Alexandr Belenov – FC Ufa (Russia) – Russia
  • RB: Mário Fernandes –  CSKA Moskva (Russia) – Brazil
  • CB: Domenico Criscito – Zenit St. Petersburg (Russia) – Italy
  • CB: César Navas – FC Rostov (Russia) – Spain
  • CDM: Denis Glushakov – Spartak Moskva (Russia) – Russia
  • CDM: Fernando – Spartak Moskva (Russia) – Brazil
  • CAM: Giuliano – Zenit St. Petersburg (Russia) – Brazil
  • RW: Quincy Promes –  Spartak Moskva (Russia) – Holland
  • CAM: Manuel Fernandes – Lokomotiv Moskva (Russia) – Portugal
  • ST: Fedor Smolov – FC Krasnodar (Russia) – Russia
  • ST: Zé Luís –  Spartak Moskva (Russia) – Cape Verde Islands

Substitutes:

  • GK: Artem Rebrov – Spartak Moskva (Russia) – Russia
  • CB: Sergey Ignashevich – CSKA Moskva (Russia) – Russia
  • RB: Timofey Kalachev – FC Rostov (Russia) – Belarus
  • LM: Roman Zobnin – Spartak Moskva (Russia) – Russia
  • CM: Christian Noboa – FC Rostov (Russia) – Ecuador
  • ST: Artem Dzyuba – Zenit St. Petersburg (Russia) – Russia
  • ST: Ari – Lokomotiv Moskva (Russia) – Brazil
  • RB: Alexandr Sukhov – FC Ufa (Russia) – Russia
  • CM: Yuriy Gazinskiy – FC Krasnodar (Russia) – Russia
  • CM: Alexandr Golovin – CSKA Moskva (Russia) – Russia
  • CAM: Oleg Ivanov – Terek Grozny (Russia) – Russia
  • ST: Jonathas – Rubin Kazan (Russia) – Brazil

FUT 17 Primera Division – Team of the Season
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Starting Eleven:

  • GK: Martín Campaña – Independiente (Argentina) – Uruguay
  • LB: Nicolás Tagliafico –  Independiente (Argentina) – Argentina
  • CB: Jonathan Schunke – Estudiantes de la Plata (Argentina) – Argentina
  • CB: Germán Conti – Colón (Argentina) – Argentina
  • RB: Gino Peruzzi – Boca Juniors (Argentina) – Argentina
  • LM: Marcos Acuña – Racing Club de Avellaneda (Argentina) – Argentina
  • CAM: Fernando Belluschi – San Lorenzo de Almagro (Argentina) – Argentina
  • CM: Ignacio Fernández –  River Plate (Argentina) – Argentina
  • RM: Cristian Pavón – Boca Juniors (Argentina) – Portugal
  • ST: Sebastián Driussi – River Plate (Argentina) – Argentina
  • ST: Darío Benedetto –  Boca Juniors (Argentina) – Argentina

Substitutes:

  • GK: Mariano Andújar – Estudiantes de la Plata (Argentina) – Argentina
  • LB: Frank Fabra – Boca Juniors (Argentina) – Colombia
  • CM: Alexander Barboza – Defensa y Justicia (Argentina) – Argentina
  • CM: Pablo Pérez – Boca Juniors (Argentina) – Argentina
  • CAM: Gonzalo Martínez – River Plate (Argentina) – Argentina
  • CDM: Santiago Ascacibar – Estudiantes de la Plata (Argentina) – Argentina
  • ST: Gustavo Bou – Racing Club de Avellaneda (Russia) – Argentina
  • GK: Luciano Pocrnjic – Newell’s Old Boys (Argentina) – Argentina
  • CB: Leandro Desábato – Estudiantes de la Plata (Argentina) – Argentina
  • LM: Nicolás Bertolo – Banfield (Argentina) – Argentina
  • CAM: Mauro Formica – Newell’s Old Boys (Argentina) – Argentina
  • ST: José Sand – Lanús (Argentina) – Argentina

All information about the TOTS as well as all previously listed TOTS in FUT 17 can be found in the link.

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MegaWootbox Beast: Chance auf Gaming PC, Bildschirm, Logitech-Set

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Many mythical beasts have shaped our childhood and are firmly rooted in our imagination. Wootbox has decided to immortalize these creatures: For the lucky Wooter who will be determined as the winner in the drawing of this MegaWootbox containing products worth over 2000 €!

Monsters are cool and are just part of many games and movies. However, monsters can also be found elsewhere; some hardware delivers like a beast and is a true powerhouse.

Therefore, the MegaWootbox of July includes both cool monster figurines and highly powerful hardware like a gaming PC or a set of Logitech peripherals worth over 2,000 Euros.

Here are the details about the contents of the MegaWootbox for July.

Figure Amaterasu – First 4 figures: 460 Euros

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This beautiful figure of the Japanese goddess Amaterasu as a reincarnation in the form of the famous white wolf Shiranui will impress you. With a height of 30 centimeters and implanted LEDs in the flames of her solar reflector, she comes to life at your side.

Gaming-PC Banshee Kaby Lake LVLUP: 930 Euros

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What could be better than a good gaming PC to spend hours exploring new territories and new species? An Intel Core i5 7500 processor, an AMD Radeon RX 470 graphics chip, an SSD with 120 GB, and 8 GB of RAM make this beast a great option.

Screen PC Iiyama G-Master GE2488HS-B2: 160 Euros

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For a good round, you need a good screen. This one, with a size of 24″ and a resolution of 1920 x 1080, offers you a stunning picture that allows you to immerse yourself in every game.

Set Logitech: 450 Euros

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To perfect your setup, it needs the personal touch from Logitech. This set includes: a G433 headset in blue and black, a G413 Carbon keyboard, a G900 mouse, and a G640 mousepad. You are now ready to tame the new beasts you will encounter.

Subscribe now to Wootbox to receive the “Beast” Wootbox of July and participate in the drawing of this MegaWootbox!

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Neverwinter: Das erwartet Euch im Dschungel von Tomb of Annihilation

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With the new expansion Tomb of Annihilation for the MMORPG Neverwinter, you will be taken into the jungle of Chult. What awaits you there is revealed by the developers in the new developer diary.

The jungles of Chult are a dangerous place in the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms. But this is exactly where you travel during the new campaign. You will reach the port city of Port Nyanzaru, which is located on the northern coast of the peninsula of Chult. There, you will meet the merchant prince Wakanga O’tamu, the ruler of the last bastion of civilization in this dangerous wilderness. From Port Nyanzaru, you will travel to the Soshenstar river basin, where you will encounter dangerous dinosaurs and cannibals.

Neverwinter Tomb of Annihilation KeyArt

Repeatable Quests

In the ancient ruins of long-forgotten civilizations, further dangers await you. You will find the isolated field camp of the Glove Order, which urgently needs support in fending off the undead hordes. There is plenty for you to do in the jungle of Chult. This includes daily repeatable quests that you can complete alongside the story missions, helping you to progress faster.

New Rewards

The daily missions will also grant you large amounts of currency. To get an overview of the currency you have already earned and what you can still collect before the limit is reached, a corresponding display will be introduced.

Additionally, there is an adjustment to the blessings in the game. You can freely use the first three points for different blessings: increases in strength, regeneration, toughness, and damage against dinosaurs or defense against dinosaurs. For each of these blessings, you can invest up to three points to enhance the effect.

Furthermore, you can acquire new rewards through the campaign store, including additional armor pieces from two different sets. And once you have progressed in the story and completed important tasks, the dangerous dungeon “Tomb of the Nine Gods” will open for you!

The Tomb of Annihilation expansion will be released on July 25th on PC.

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Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood Early Access – When is the start date?

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Even before the launch of Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood, you can play the new addon for the Square Enix MMO. How you can access Early Access and get early access is explained here.

On June 20, 2017, Stormblood, the new expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, will be released. In it, you gain access to new regions in the east as well as new classes like the Red Mage or Samurai. If you don’t want to wait that long, you can already enter the addon earlier via Early Access.

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Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood – Early Access for Pre-Orders – When does it start?

Starting Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11:00 AM (CEST), the Early Access to Stormblood begins for all eligible players.

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Eligible to participate are all players who receive an Early Access code and have registered it on their account. You will receive such a code via email if you pre-ordered the game from the Square Enix store. Playstation players do not receive a code; their Early Access will automatically be activated on their registered account.

Before the start of the early access, there will be maintenance. Characters that meet the requirements for Stormblood can immediately dive into the addon afterward. In order to play the content of Stormblood, the main story of Heavensward must be completed up to the quest “A Cause for Boldness” implemented with patch 3.56.

Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood – Early Access for Pre-orders

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PC players, by the way, must officially register with their activation code after the end of the Early Access to Stormblood on June 23 to continue playing. Playstation players are exempt from this and can simply continue playing. A detailed guide to the Early Access codes and necessary procedures can be found in the source reference.

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Destiny 2 – Despite the new subclass: The Titan can still keep his bubble

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In Destiny 2 the Defender subclass is replaced by the Sentinel. The Titan can still create his Bubble.

Destiny 2 introduces three new subclasses: the Dawnblade for the Warlock, the Arcstrider for the Hunter, and the Sentinel for the Titan. These were revealed during the gameplay reveal in mid-May.

Information surfaced that these three subclasses will replace the existing subclasses of the respective elements; and to finally clarify all doubts about this topic, Game Director Luke Smith confirms in an extensive interview with PC Gamer: Yes, the old focuses are indeed disappearing:

  • The Sunsinger Warlock becomes the Dawnblade,
  • the Blade Dancer Hunter becomes the Arcstrider
  • and the Defender Titan becomes the Sentinel.

All three will receive new abilities and a new Super (while abilities like grenades and jumps will mostly remain the same).

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The Dawnblade focus and the Arcstrider focus have already been introduced in detail; only the Sentinel Titan lacks further details. Smith now discusses this new subclass and reveals that the “Dawning Shield” still exists.

Information about the Sentinel in Destiny 2

The Sentinel activates a Void Shield as a Super. With this shield, the Titan can do three things:

  • Use it as protection – This allows you to have mobile cover while moving safely
  • Use it as a melee weapon – Strike enemies with the shield
  • Throw it – You can throw the shield like Captain America towards enemies, dealing damage from a distance

The idea behind the Sentinel is an aggressive support character that is, by nature, defensively oriented. Luke Smith reveals that he and large parts of the sandbox team were fans of the Defender Titan. Therefore, the Sentinel will also be able to activate a Bubble – the Super of the Defender.

If you select the corresponding skill tree in the focus overview, you can hold down the buttons for activating the Super to create a Bubble – which is actually called “Dawning Shield.” This has been and is often used in the raids of Destiny 1 to deal increased damage to bosses with weapons of light.

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Whether the Dawning Shield will also have weapons of light and blessings of light in Destiny 2 is still unknown.

According to Smith, the special feature of the Bubble is that it can change the battlefield for a period of time. A well-placed Bubble can decide between victory and defeat. And that is a great attribute for a Super. He wants to see things like that more frequently in Destiny 2, which is why Titans receive a barricade ability and Warlocks receive a buff ability, allowing for synergy effects.

In summary: If you skill the Sentinel accordingly, he can set a Bubble in Destiny 2.
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The barricade abilities of Titans and the buffs of Warlocks are presented in more detail in the links.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 still not in development – Good for ESO?

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

It was recently announced at E3 2017 that the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls 6 is not even in development yet. And even though many are eagerly awaiting a new Skyrim, the delay has a silver lining for MMO fans. Without Elder Scrolls 6, The Elder Scrolls Online remains longer in the development spotlight.

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Anyone hoping for solid information on the next Elder Scrolls game since Skyrim left E3 disappointed. At the fair, Bethesda spokesperson Pete Hines made it very clear that “Elder Scrolls 6 is not even in development”. The game currently only exists as a conceptual plan, and a release is far off.

For fans of the series, this is certainly a significant blow, but there are also some positive aspects to consider.

ESO benefits from the delay of Elder Scrolls 6

I assume Elder Scrolls 6 will come no earlier than 2020.

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If the sixth Elder Scrolls installment is still years away, The Elder Scrolls Online has no self-made competition. The timely release of a new ES game would siphon off many players from ESO, who would then dedicate weeks and months to the new game.

This would be anything but positive for ESO and would hinder the development of the game, which has just gained a good amount of players thanks to the successful Morrowind chapter. An MMO thrives on the many players who actively play it, and an empty world is not in the interest of Zenimax or Bethesda.

ESO as a complement to Elder Scrolls 6

If the next major part of the solo player saga is delayed for a few years, ESO has plenty of time to continue growing and thriving. Especially the new chapters that began with Morrowind and will introduce a new region each year should gradually make the game increasingly complex and diverse. Ultimately, a real “Online-Tamriel” should be created, where you can truly explore every area.

If Zenimax continues at the pace it has shown so far, ESO is likely to have three more chapters and 9 DLCs by 2020. That’s a lot of content.

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Depending on where the journey goes with ES 6 (an insider recently mentioned to me that, according to internal rumors, it would lead to the Khajiit in Elsweyr), connections between the two games could be established quite effectively. Players could then alternate between the two games.

However, such a scenario would require that ESO has grown sufficiently before the release of TES 6 to smoothly incorporate the new regions from the upcoming solo game.

ESO grows and Elder Scrolls 6 will be epic – A win-win situation

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Jürgen says: As much as I would love a new Elder Scrolls as a solo game, I am also happy that this way ESO can continue to grow peacefully and without self-inflicted competitive pressure. I was extremely pleased with the new chapter Morrowind, and according to Matt Firor, numerous new ideas for DLCs and chapters are ready at Zenimax.

All of this can only work well if no new solo ES game disrupts the pace soon. And after the lackluster Fallout 4, I am also glad if they take their time with Elder Scrolls 6 and don’t release “Skyrim in Green”. Especially since, following the success of The Witcher 3, a new Elder Scrolls must inevitably measure up to this masterpiece just like the grand Skyrim. And that simply takes time.

Thus, it is actually a win-win situation. Elder Scrolls 6 will become a worthy successor to Skyrim due to the long development time, and ESO can become a better Online-Tamriel in the meantime. It all fits!

Also interesting: Our thematic page about E3 with all the latest news from the fair

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GTA 5 Online: Gunrunning-DLC – Alle Bunker und Fahrzeuge

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

The new Gunrunning DLC for GTA 5 Online gives you many ways to spend money. We show you here all the bunkers and vehicles of the update and indicate what they cost.

In the online mode of GTA 5, you can now become a weapons dealer thanks to the new Gunrunning update. To organize your business in peace and also be protected from competition (and the police), you can buy underground bunkers.

Besides the safe shelters, the new “GTA 5 Online update 2017” offers further opportunities to spend money. Flying rocket bikes or armored APCs are included.

All Bunkers from the Gunrunning DLC, Locations, and Prices

When you enter the world of GTA 5 Online, you can now step into the business of weapons dealers as a CEO, VIP, or MC President. Access the internet via your in-game phone and open the Mazebank Foreclosure website.

There, you will find an overview of all the bunkers available in the game. In total, there are 11 buildings in the price range from 1,165,000 GTA$ to 2,375,000 GTA$.

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  • Chumasch Bunker: From 1,650,000 GTA$
  • Lago Zancudo Bunker: From 1,550,000 GTA$
  • Paleto Forest Bunker: From 1,165,000 GTA$
  • Raton Canyon Bunker: From 1,450,000 GTA$
  • Route 68 Bunker: From 1,950,000 GTA$
  • Grand Senora Oil Field Bunker: From 2,035,000 GTA$
  • Grand Senora Desert Bunker: From 2,120,000 GTA$
  • Farmhouse Bunker: From 2,375,000 GTA$
  • Thomson Scrap Yard Bunker: From 2,290,000 GTA$
  • Smoke Tree Road Bunker: From 2,205,000 GTA$
  • Grapeseed Bunker: From 1,750,000 GTA$

Bunker Equipment in Gunrunning

Once you have chosen a building, you can equip the bunker according to your needs.

  • Bunker Style: First, choose a style of the bunker that suits your taste and budget. This can cost up to 290,000 GTA$.
    GTA 5 Online Bunker Styles
  • Private Rooms can be unlocked in the bunker. These cost an additional 265,000 GTA$.
  • Shooting Range: With a shooting range inside the bunker, you can test your shooting skills. They are available in two versions in black (740,000 GTA$) and white (845,000 GTA$).
  • Armory: An armory in the bunker will cost you 175,000 GTA$.
  • Transport: For faster transport underground, pimped golf carts are available. Depending on the version, they cost 85,000 GTA$ or 120,000 GTA$.
    GTA 5 Online Bunker Carts

All Vehicles in Gunrunning, Prices

Besides bunkers, there are also interesting vehicles in the new Gunrunning DLC for GTA 5 Online. We show you which are already in the game and what they cost.

The mobile command center is available from 1,225,000 GTA$ in the game. However, you need a bunker to buy and store it.

At Warstock, there is now a selection of six new “vehicles” that have two price options. The cheaper version must be unlocked through missions that you can start as the owner of a bunker.

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  • MTW: 2,325,000 GTA$ – 3,092,250 GTA$
  • Dune Fav: 850,000 GTA$ – 1,130,500 GTA$
  • Half-Track Vehicle: 1,695,000 GTA$ – 2,254,350 GTA$
  • Oppressor: 2,650,000 GTA$ – 3,524,500 GTA$
  • Armed Tampa: 1,585,000 GTA$ – 2,108,050 GTA$
  • Flak Trailer: 1,400,000 GTA$ – 1,862,000 GTA$

Another offer at Warstock is the Ballistic Equipment. For 500,000 GTA$, you get a military full-body armor along with a minigun. The right combination to clarify any misunderstandings with other online players.

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New Supercars in Gunrunning

With the Gunrunning DLC, not only military vehicles find their way into the game, but also cars from the popular supercar class. However, these will only be unlocked in the coming weeks in the game. The prices of the cars have already been found during data mining by FoxySnaps.

GTA 5 Online Vagner Gunrunning
  • XA21 – 2,375,000 GTA$
  • Ardent – 1,150,000 GTA$
  • Vagner – 1,535,000 GTA$
  • Cheetah Classic – 865,000 GTA$
  • Torero – 998,000 GTA$
  • Nightshark (Warstock) 1,245,000 GTA$

In the Gunrunning trailer, the new contents of the GTA 5 Online DLC are presented to you

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EVE Online: Neues Event – Eine große Schlacht steht an

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

With the June patch, not only are some new features introduced into the space MMO EVE Online, but there will also be a major battle event.

The June will be hot for players of EVE Online because a big battle is coming. In the “Rogue Swarm Alert”, you will face hordes of drones that pose a significant threat to any pilot. This event lasts for two whole weeks during which you should destroy as many drone ships as possible. Of course, you are not doing this out of goodwill, but for rewards. These include PLEX, SKINs, drone blueprints, and accelerators.

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Intense Battles Against AI Opponents

So you can expect some intense battles. Even though you will be facing computer-controlled opponents in this event and not other players, there should be plenty of excitement. In addition, you can still engage in regular PvP battles. But the June patch has even more to offer.

Ship Redesigns, Performance Improvements, and More

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This includes redesigns of the ships Sin, Vexor, and Ishtar. Those who are colorblind can now find an option to change the color scheme to improve visibility. Additionally, there are improvements to the performance of the client, making your ships not only look better but also play more smoothly.

The patch will be deployed today, June 13th, for the MMO EVE Online.

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Monster Hunter World: Exciting for Fans of MMORPG Boss Fights!

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Monster Hunter World is coming to Europe. Anyone into hardcore multiplayer with their friends or boss fights in MMORPGs should keep an eye on this game.

For many Europeans, the “Monster Hunter” franchise is a mystery. Yet, probably everyone has at least one friend or acquaintance who raves about the series. So what makes Monster Hunter fun?

What is the appeal of Monster Hunter?

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It’s hard to grasp the appeal of Monster Hunter just by watching. Often, you run around with three other players in the game world for minutes, seemingly without a plan. Once the right creature is found, a long battle begins, which can be boring for the inexperienced observer.

“Are you really pounding on that dragon for almost 10 minutes?” I asked naively back then and was met with a simple “Yes.” Even if it didn’t look like much on the screen, my roommate was clearly under tension.

I watched for many hours until I truly understood what makes the game special.

Monster Hunter World on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

In essence, Monster Hunter is exactly what many players love about MMORPGs, without all the annoying “fluff” around it. Almost every encounter with a creature resembles a challenging boss fight from MMOs, where new tactics and tactics need to be tested repeatedly.

Fights against single beasts are – as a rule – not over in a few seconds, but can easily take half an hour.

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Failing doesn’t mean you can “just respawn and continue” – many opponents have a time limit, and with each death of your hero, the reward decreases. Moreover, not every monster can be hunted at all times. Because when certain weapon oils or traps are depleted, you might as well skip the hunt for the giant dragon, as the players do no damage anyway. Planning and preparation are just as crucial as skill in combat.

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Additionally, the monsters in Monster Hunter are usually much more “convincing” than creatures in other games. They don’t just hit the tank because he has “the most aggro”. When they are hurt themselves, they flee back to their nests, try to hide or lick their own wounds.

Monster Hunter World has all the “cool” MMO-hunting elements

Monster Hunter has all the cool “hunting, gathering, and improving” aspects that make MMOs so popular, but without unnecessary baggage. That’s why we believe that Monster Hunter World will also be a hit here – after all, fans have been waiting forever for a chance to finally let loose on the PC.

If you enjoy challenging multiplayer titles with your friends and want to hunt some “hardcore” monsters, you should keep an eye on Monster Hunter World – and maybe plan your annual vacation for 2018.

More details about the upcoming Monster Hunter World can be found in this post.

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Assassin’s Creed Origins – 30 Minuten beeindruckendes Gameplay

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

30 minutes of gameplay for Assassin’s Creed Origins has been released. The video is worth watching.

At the Ubisoft press conference for E3 2017, a nice trailer was presented, showcasing the beauty of the open world of Assassin’s Creed Origins . However, the highlight for all fans of the Assassin franchise took place only after the conference: 30 minutes of gameplay was streamed live.

The complete Ubisoft conference has now been made available. We mark the point where you can see the gameplay:

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In Assassin’s Creed Origins, you play the character Bayek. He is the last Medjay – a once group of warriors who served the Pharaohs as agents for hundreds of years. They protected the cities and temples from threats. The story of Bayek leads you to the founding of the Assassin Brotherhood.

The setting is ancient Egypt, where you can stealthily navigate through a vast open world filled with cities, villages, deserts, lakes, and diverse landscapes.

In the video, you see how AC Origins plays. An important companion is Senu – Bayek’s eagle, through whose eyes he can see and scout the area from above. Senu can mark enemies and targets for you.

Origins features RPG elements. You level up your character and enhance him with gear that you find on your journey. In the gameplay, Bayek is level 20 and has few problems with enemies at level 20. Later, he encounters level 25 foes, against whom he looks old. The gameplay video showcases various items in action.

Starting around 2:22:00, you see an underwater fight against a hippopotamus, which Bayek can win. For AC Origins is not only full of NPCs but also teeming with animals – many of which will attack you aggressively.

We embed the trailer from the Ubisoft conference here for you:

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Assassin’s Creed Origins releases on October 27, 2017, on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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