The Division: “We underestimated the size and success”

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News about The Division. There is an interview with the Managing Director of Massive. He admits that they underestimated The Division but learned a lot.

Gamesindustry talked to David Polfeldt. He is the “Managing Director” of Massive Entertainment, the Swedish developer behind the MMO shooter “The Division (PC, PS4, XBox One).”

Polfeldt discusses the challenges of managing a “live game” like The Division. It’s like developing a game while people are watching. That can be tough, and such a game has extremely high demands. Polfeldt has great respect for any studio that handles this pressure.

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Learned a lot from The Division

Massive has learned a lot from The Division. There are some design decisions they should have made earlier.

Polfeldt says: “I think we underestimated the size and success of The Division. It put us in a position where we had to catch up to the game. For future projects, we will pay much better attention to that.”

Multiple projects in development – Avatar Project

In the interview, it becomes clear: Massive is still developing The Division, but is also working on other games, such as a title based on the upcoming film series Avatar. Polfeldt believes it’s an advantage for the studio to have multiple titles in development. Then they can place team members in the ideal position.

If there is only one game, everyone has to work on that – this way, everyone in the studio can find a position that fits them perfectly.

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Currently, 400 people work at Massive, but the company is still hiring: the studio in Malmö is looking for 100 or 200 additional employees. The biggest challenge right now is the transition from a studio that develops a project to a studio that manages a live game and does other things.

Work/Life Balance extremely important for Swedish studio

Important for Massive is:

  • that employees feel comfortable in the company, ideally staying for 10 years or longer
  • a balanced work/life balance – as is common in Scandinavia. There’s no point in working towards the next ultra-urgent deadline because there is always one. Those who work like that burn out. In the past, one could take three to six months off after a release, but today the pressure is consistently high.
  • to also hear the opinions of new employees. At Massive, only what you contribute to a project counts, not how long you have been in the company.
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Mein MMO says: One should keep in mind: This is a “general interview about the state of the company from the perspective of the Managing Director.” In the ears of The Division players who are eagerly awaiting news about their game and are suffering under content drought, statements like “We are currently making the transition to managing multiple projects simultaneously” could understandably cause frustration.

More about Massive and The Division, for example, what jobs they are specifically looking for, can be found here:

The Division 2 or an expansion? – What are they working on in Malmö?

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Pokémon GO will bring legendary Pokémon – Please, don’t mess it up!

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Niantic announced the first Pokémon GO event in the real world. Players suspect legendary Pokémon will be there, but we don’t believe that “so”.

Pokémon GO will soon be one year old. The developers want to celebrate this anniversary together with the trainers and have come up with some cool actions. The first is an in-game event where players can find more fire and ice Pokémon.

There is also supposed to be the first Pokémon GO event in the real world. It will take place in Chicago on July 22 and will feature many highlights. Some players believe that legendary Pokémon can only be caught there. However, we disagree.

Catching Mewtwo – just like in the trailer

Niantic did not provide specific information regarding the event in Chicago. This is why the community is so uncertain about what will take place on July 22 in Grant Park, Chicago.

Officially, it is stated that “Hordes of trainers from all over the world are expected at the grand Pokémon GO celebration in Grand Park, Chicago. At the entertainment-filled Pokémon GO day in the park, trainers can interact with like-minded people and participate in numerous activities.”

When the team talks about “Hordes of trainers,” many players are reminded of the Pokémon GO trailer. A giant Mewtwo appeared in Times Square and was to be battled within 10 minutes. Crowds of trainers rushed to the spawn point and barely managed to defeat and catch Mewtwo in time.

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Legendary Pokémon only in Chicago? Very unlikely

Due to the announcement with Grant Park in Chicago, trainers now believe that the battle with legendary Pokémon shown in the trailer will become real. Niantic has already confirmed that the legendary Pokémon will arrive this summer and the event in July would fit in timing.

However, legendary Pokémon were not mentioned at all in the anniversary announcement. Nevertheless, some players on Reddit are already considering taking vacation on that day and traveling to Chicago. So they can participate in an event for which there is still no detailed information. No one knows what will actually happen there.

But we cannot imagine that Niantic will only spawn legendary Pokémon in that one location in Chicago.

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After all the problems and the lack of communication at the start of the game (We remember the tracker issue and the developers’ silence), an event with a strictly limited number of attendees would be the last thing the developers should do to the community. And Niantic probably knows that too.

Mewtwo for an entry fee? A self-goal

Another point against the legendary Pokémon being exclusive to Chicago is the entry fee. Niantic doesn’t want to alienate the community. Slowly they are meeting the community’s demands by revising the gym, adding coop features, or increasing the number of PokéStops in rural areas. This is helping to restore some players’ trust.

So is the next step to create an event with legendary Pokémon that requires trainers to pay?

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The fact is that players need to get a ticket for the “Chicago Fest”. So legendary Pokémon would be quasi premium content that will initially be available only to paying visitors of the Chicago Fest. We simply don’t believe Niantic would take such a step against the community.

Legendary Pokémon maybe “also” in Chicago

There is a chance that the event in Chicago is directly related to legendary Pokémon. Perhaps the developers want to announce this important step in front of a large audience and see and film the joy and surprised faces of the fans. Because the release of legendary Pokémon is an important milestone in Pokémon GO.

It is possible that legendary Pokémon will appear on July 22 in Grant Park, Chicago. However, we do not believe that this will be the only place in the world where these special monsters can then be caught.

It could be several cities where legendary Pokémon like Mewtwo will appear simultaneously after being announced in Chicago.

Perhaps in many major cities around the world. Trainers in rural areas might have to drive a bit further, but who wouldn’t take a half-hour drive to catch a legendary Pokémon together with other trainers?

If legendary Pokémon are available in Grant Park on July 22, then Niantic should also “release” them simultaneously at other locations around the world. If the “Chicago Fest” is an exclusive place to catch legendary monsters, the developers can expect a community outrage and a high loss of players.

In line with the Pokémon GO anniversary:

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Star Wars Battlefront II: Beta announced, short trailer video

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Players who pre-order Star Wars Battlefront II will get early access to the beta and an exclusive Star Card for Yoda.

Developers DICE have now provided players with more information about Star Wars Battlefront II just before the EA Play event. It is now clear that there will be a beta that pre-order players can participate in earlier. Additionally, there is an exclusive content of a special Star Card for players who pre-order Battlefront II.

Star Wars Battlefront II Beta for PS4, Xbox One, PC

Today on June 10th, the gameplay premiere of Star Wars Battlefront II is to be streamed live at the EA Play event. The developers also officially announced the multiplayer beta for the game, which is scheduled to take place in Fall 2017.

Players on PS4, Xbox One, and PC (Origin) can participate in the multiplayer test and experience the epic scale of the Star Wars universe.

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Pre-order players have the opportunity to join this beta early. This applies to players who have already pre-ordered or plan to do so in the future. How many days earlier this beta starts is still unclear.

Additionally, pre-order players receive access to a upgraded Epic Lightsaber Star Card for Yoda (while supplies last). More details about this Star Card will be announced later. Other pre-order bonuses include:

  • Exclusive looks from Star Wars: The Last Jedi for Kylo Ren and Rey
  • Six epic hero and starfighter Star Cards
  • “An epic ability modifier that transforms the Millennium Falcon into the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars: The Last Jedi with new sounds and updated visuals.”
  • “Two epic ability modifiers for Rey, allowing her to control the thoughts of her enemies and create confusion on the battlefield.”
  • “Two epic ability modifiers for Kylo Ren, enabling him to freeze opponents using the Force and pull them towards him.”
  • “An epic ability modifier for a new First Order hero ship.”
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With this small teaser video, the developers want to prepare you for the trailer of Star Wars Battlefront II. The complete trailer will be available today at the EA Play event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9NfW2NiRgY

Star Wars Battlefront II is set to be released on November 17, 2017, for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

Battlefront II shows a “good” side of the Empire

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Final Fantasy XIV: In Japan läuft das MMORPG auf Hauswänden!

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To the upcoming launch of Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood, a special PR campaign was conducted in Japan. Final Fantasy XIV suddenly appeared on the facade of a huge hotel complex.

Imagine walking through the streets of Yokohama and looking at the huge facade of the InterContinental Yokohama Grand Hotel. Then suddenly, the intro to Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood appears on the hotel facade in brilliant resolution!

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All of this sounds like science fiction, but it really happened.

Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood – Promotional campaign on hotel facade

Stormblood, the new expansion for Final Fantasy 14, is set to release on June 20, and to celebrate its launch while also marking the 30th anniversary of the Final Fantasy series, Square Enix is planning a special event.

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On June 10 and 11, 2017, videos and gameplay scenes from Final Fantasy XIV are set to appear on the hotel facade. A big dress rehearsal took place on June 8, and a few Japanese YouTubers captured the whole thing on video and uploaded it. We have embedded the videos here for you. Enjoy watching!

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Warframe wird auf Hochglanz poliert – Grafik-Update steht an

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The dark science fiction shooter Warframe is getting a graphics update. Soon, the dark forests on Earth will look as if they come from a completely different game.

Warframe, the cooperative science fiction shooter from Digital Extremes, has been around for a few years, but thanks to constant graphics patches, the game still looks good. However, there’s more to come, and this June a graphics update is expected that will at least make the overgrown forests on Earth shine in a new light.

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The result looks so impressive as if it came from another game.

Warframe – Graphics Update – Our Earth is to become more beautiful

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This is what Earth looks like so far.

The big graphics update is part of the next Warframe patch, which is expected to arrive in mid to late June. It will include a ton of new items, a new Warframe named Harrow, and an extensive remaster of the maps on Earth. The once blue planet will be more of the green planet in the distant future, as overgrown primeval forests have taken over a large part of the world.

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In between, the degenerated fascist mutant clones of the Grineer dwell in crumbling ruins of a better time. Earth has always been one of the highlights of Warframe, ever since it was introduced as a walkable world in 2014.

With the upcoming graphics update, Earth will be thoroughly remastered. Thanks to new shaders, lighting effects, and a new way of rendering foliage, the maps of Earth will look as if they come from a completely different game. And this, even though the maps themselves will not change much structurally.

Warframe – Graphics Update – First Earth, then the whole Solar System

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This is what Earth will look like after the graphics update.

In an interview with PCGamer, Matt Tremblay, the Art Director of Digital Extremes, explained that the new graphics will not jeopardize the performance of the game whatsoever. It should still run smoothly. However, the lack of technology in consoles is a limit for all future extreme updates, as the game also needs to run on PS4 and Xbox One.

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After the remaster of Earth, further locations in the game are expected to be enhanced in future updates. Earth was chosen as the first beautified location simply because it is one of the first planets players visit.

Additionally, the developers hope to lure some veterans back to Earth. We have embedded a video of the new Earth maps, as well as comparison images of the old and new graphics. All of this media originally comes from PCGamer.

Also interesting: Warframe – Octavia sings enemies to death

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The Division: Vendor Reset on 10.6. – The best deals

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In The Division, today, on June 10, is the big vendor reset. Which items are particularly worthwhile?

The E3 is now just around the corner. Many agents hope that there will be new information about the future of The Division at this gaming convention. We’ll keep our eyes open during the Ubisoft stream.

Microsoft or Sony may showcase new Division content at their press conferences. And maybe there will also be a preview of “Year 3” or “The Division 2”. We have the schedule for E3 2017 here for you.

But first, the big vendor reset takes place today. Grab these items.

Recommended Weapons at the Vendor Reset

  • Special Equipment Vendor: Centurion with Painful; also a PP-19 with Receptive, Competent and Accelerated
  • Advanced Weapons Seller: M44 Hunting Version with Painful, Relentless and Prepared; also a SASG-12 with Deadly, Prepared and Malicious
  • Camp Hudson: M700 with Painful, Deadly and Increased
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The Armor Pieces

  • Special Equipment Vendor: Nimble Holster, “Call of the Watch” Knee Pads
  • The Ward Safehouse: Specialized Backpack
  • Camp Hudson: Inventive Backpack
  • E 58th St: Wild Gloves, Specialized Backpack
  • W 42nd St: Unyielding Backpack
  • DZ06: DeadEYE Backpack
  • DZ08: Fulfilled Knee Pads
  • DZ09: Tactician Body Armor, “Call of the Watch” Holster

The Mods at the Vendor Reset

  • Special Equipment Vendor: SR-7 Suppressor with Crit Damage, Crit Chance and Precision; also an Electronics Mod with Skill Strength
  • Dark Zone Equipment Vendor at the Base: Mod with Bonus to Sticky Grenade Damage
  • Autumn’s Hope Safehouse: Mod with Bonus to First Aid Self-Heal
  • The Cavern Safehouse: Mod with Bonus to Outpost Heal Speed
  • The Firewall Safehouse: Stamina Mod with Bonus to Hit Points
  • E 40th St: Electronics Mod with Bonus to Skill Haste
  • W 42nd St: Stamina Mod with Bonus to Hit Points
  • DZ09: Extended Magazine with Crit Chance and Crit Damage
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The Offer of the Special Blueprint Vendor

You can find this vendor at the Terminal. He sells blueprints for these items:

  • AK-47 Classic (Assault Rifle)
  • M60 Classic (LMG)
  • Stamina Mask
  • Stamina Knee Pads
  • Compensator with Stability and two random bonuses
  • Rifle Suppressor Omega – Olive with Reduced Threat, Headshot Damage and two random bonuses
  • Performance Equipment Mod
  • Stamina Equipment Mod

Have you discovered any other good items? Then write them in the comments.

Here are the effects of all weapon talents and here all armor talents.

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Overwatch: Tracer’s girlfriend now in the game – at least as a hint

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Tracer can now express her love in Overwatch – but a visit to her girlfriend probably isn’t enough.

When it comes to the lore of Overwatch, it’s a pretty complicated matter. Most actions in the game make little sense lore-wise, which is why the individual matches don’t belong to the canon. But outside the game, there is a wealth of information about characters, their backgrounds, enemies, and also their romances. For instance, there was the comic “Reflections,” which showcased the heroes from Overwatch during the Christmas season, spending time with their loved ones.

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The focus here was on Tracer, who was explicitly portrayed by Blizzard as homosexual and is in a relationship with a certain Emily. So far, this has only been mentioned in the comic and had no reference in the game, which made some fans sad.

However, with the upcoming update, that will be a thing of the past, as Tracer will receive a new voiceline on the Horizon map where she will first speak about Emily.

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In German, Tracer says (roughly translated):

“I wonder if I will have time to visit Emily? No, I need to stay focused.”

This pleases the lore-hungry fans slightly. And the others will hardly notice the new voiceline or even recognize who Emily actually is. Well done, Blizzard.

Overwatch is currently hosting a “Double XP Weekend” – seize the opportunity and grab the loot boxes!

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Destiny: Trials of Osiris – The map on June 9th and “faulty defeats”

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In the MMO shooter Destiny, the Trials of Osiris start today, on June 9th. On which map do they take place?

Currently, the Iron Banner is ongoing in June 2017. In addition to this monthly PvP event, the Trials of Osiris also begin today at 7 PM. This is the weekly PvP event where Guardians compete against each other in 3v3 matches. However, there is currently a problem with the Trials that Bungie is investigating.

Even though the Guardians win their matches, it can happen that they are credited with a loss in the Trials. The developers are asking for your support regarding these faulty losses if the problem occurs for you as well. You should describe the incidents as accurately as possible and post them in the Bungie Help Forum.

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This week’s Trials will be played on the maps The Anomaly, The Cauldron, and First Light. It is heading to the Moon.

What are the Trials of Osiris?

In the Trials, you engage in PvP battles in the “Elimination” mode. You compete against each other in three-person teams and try to fill your scorecard with victories. If the opposing team is completely defeated, you win a round. Fallen team members can be revived. Here, not only a strong setup but also communication among the Guardians is essential. Having a good knowledge of the map is advantageous.

With 5 and 7 victories, there are random rewards from Osiris’s arsenal. Also, you should keep an eye on Brother Vance’s bounties for extra bonuses. If you are in top form, you can reach Mercury with a “flawless” ticket and loot the chest with valuable items there.

Good luck in the Trials, Guardians.

Destiny 2 will be represented at the upcoming E3. To keep track of this major event, you can find our E3 2017 schedule with all press conference dates here.

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Paladins: Weekend brings double XP, info about the community skin

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This weekend you can level up faster in Paladins. The experience points are doubled and give you an XP boost. Additionally, today the concepts for the community skin will be presented.

Today we have two cool events in Paladins:

  • Double XP Weekend – Players get more experience points and can level up faster
  • First concepts of the community skin will be revealed – Fans were allowed to choose a champion who will receive a special skin.
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Paladins Double XP Weekend: June 9 – 11 – Level Up Faster with XP Boost

This weekend you will receive a double XP boost. Today, Friday, June 9, the event has started and lasts until Sunday, June 11, inclusive. The event includes:

  • 2 x Champion XP
  • 2 x Account XP

You will receive the XP boost for played matches. All game modes are valid to receive the double experience points.

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Which champ will receive a new skin? Today we will find out

Paladins Community Skin Project: The Designs of the Special Skin will be Presented Live

Paladins is currently hosting a community skin project. Fans were allowed to vote on which champion should receive a special skin. The voting ended last week. Today the chosen champ will be shown in a live stream and initial skin concepts will be presented.

  • Studio Hi-Rez has 4 skin ideas for the chosen champion
  • These designs will be presented live in today’s patch preview show
  • Fans vote on which skin idea they like best
  • The chosen design will be developed into the final community skin and presented at the Dreamhack in Valencia .

The patch preview show is tonight (June 6) starting at 10:00 PM German time. You can find a link to the official Twitch channel of Paladins here.

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Good luck to everyone taking advantage of the double XP weekend, and good luck in having your favorite champ make it to the community skin!

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In the patch preview show, the upcoming PC patch OB52 will be presented. The last patch brought us Ash – The Battle Machine.

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Secret World Legends – Beta keys for all accounts “in good standing”

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The Closed Beta for Secret World Legends, the remake of The Secret World, is currently only playable by invitation from Funcom. However, now everyone can join, provided they have an active Secret World account “in good standing”: Those who meet the requirements will receive beta access or a beta key for Secret World Legends.

On June 26, Secret World Legends, the remake of the mystery/horror MMO The Secret World by Funcom launches. Anyone who wants to check out the game can immediately join the beta, as long as they meet two requirements.

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Secret World Legends – Log into the old game and start in the new beta

According to a tweet from Funcom, all players who meet the following requirements are allowed to join the closed beta of Secret World Legends starting today:

  • Active account with The Secret World
  • The account must have “good standing”

An active account goes without saying. You just need to have purchased the original game The Secret World at least once and have your own account with Funcom.

But what is meant by “good standing”? This is where it gets tricky, as Funcom means that you must have logged into the game at least once in the last 30 days.

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By the way, no direct advantages come from beta access: Progress will be wiped before the head start on June 23.

Beta Access – Why so complicated?

So anyone who wants to participate may need to download the old game and log in briefly. After that, an invitation to the beta should arrive, and you will then have to download the entire game again. Secret World Legends requires its own client.

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This solution is not exactly straightforward, and many players are annoyed by this complicated approach when they could have just declared an open beta. Moreover, the beta is temporary because all beta characters will be deleted when the game launches on June 26. Additionally, the NDA for the beta is still active.

However, those who have already submitted an application for the beta or are already involved will receive early access from June 23 before the launch of Secret World Legends on the 26th. This also applies if the beta application has not yet been answered.

What do you think about Funcom’s approach? Do you care that the procedure is so complicated, or do you think it’s ridiculous that they don’t simply invite everyone who wants to participate? Let us know in the comments!

Relevant to the topic: Secret World Legends – New combat system feels more action-oriented

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Blizzard is working on a shooter, looking for people with first-person experience

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Does Blizzard want to expand Overwatch or is a new shooter being planned here? People are being sought to animate creatures and characters.

The job listings page of Blizzard was recently expanded with more positions. It sounds like Blizzard is assembling a team to develop a new shooter. Whether this new title might take place in the Starcraft or Diablo universe is still unclear.

A Senior Technical Animation Artist is now being sought.

New Blizzard Shooter?

Three job listings from the Blizzard website have been noticed in the Neogaf forum that should be taken a closer look at. All belong to the “Unannounced Project” category and offer a job at Blizzard’s headquarters in Irvine. These three jobs apparently do not refer to the mobile game for which Blizzard is also looking for new people.

  • A Lead Software Engineer is being sought for a first-person engine (for an unannounced project). The candidate has additional opportunities if they are already familiar with first-person or other action games.
  • Additionally, Blizzard is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to work on an unannounced project that utilizes a first-person engine. It is also advantageous in this job if one has experience working on first-person or other action games.
  • The third interesting job listing is for a Senior Technical Animation Artist. And for this position, it is also beneficial if the candidate has experience with games that utilize the first-person perspective. In this job, tools are to be created to animate many characters and creatures.
  • The job listings can be found on Blizzard’s official career page. Here are the Blizzard jobs at careers.blizzard.com
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The remark that people are being sought for “many different characters and creatures” sparks discussions among fans. This could mean that the shooter does not take place in the world of “Overwatch” (it would be strange with creatures), but rather in a fantasy setting.

We are curious when we will learn more about this unannounced project.

This weekend in Blizzard’s hero shooter Overwatch, there is double experience

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Pokémon GO: Arena-Reset kommt mit Warnung, schickt Monster zurück

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Niantic plans to reset the gyms of Pokémon GO. The monsters will be sent back to their trainers.

The developers are not satisfied with the current gym feature of Pokémon GO and therefore plan an overhaul. To be adequately prepared for this overhaul, all gyms in Pokémon GO will be deactivated for a short time.

Niantic has now announced further information about how this gym reset will look.

Pokémon will not stay in the gyms

After Niantic announced the reset yesterday, some players were unsure what would happen to their monsters: Will they stay in the gym or will the monsters be sent away and the hunt for empty gyms begins anew?

On Reddit, support staff from Niantic revealed further details and provided assurance: During the deactivation or reset of the gyms, the Pokémon will be sent back to their trainers. The support account of Niantic confirmed this statement on Twitter:

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Furthermore, NianticIndigo stated on Reddit that there will be a clear warning before the update, which will draw attention to the deactivation of the gyms. This way, trainers will not be surprised by a sudden reset but will have enough time to collect their coins.

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Based on this information, we can expect that the gym reset will again attract many trainers to the streets. This should make battles for the gyms particularly exciting and intense in the first hours after the reset.

In areas with fewer players, this is a good opportunity to quickly seize gyms while no defender is present to fight.

Players are also requesting a new team selection:

On social networks, trainers hope that there will be a new team selection corresponding to the gym reset. “While the gyms are inactive, it would cause fewer problems for the game if trainers could choose a new team” is the core statement of these players.

A response from Niantic on this topic is still pending.

Niantic confirms Fire and Ice event – starts next week

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Overwatch: Naked Cat Girls – Professional Banned for Sex Stream

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Streaming hot catgirl porn and trolling all teammates will result in disqualification from Overwatch . Who would have thought?

The world of Overwatch professionals is a colorful place, where some players like to push the boundaries a little too far. The player Dafran from Team Selfless has been a controversial member of the community for some time now. While he is an excellent gamer in terms of gameplay performance, he continuously attracts negative attention.

Last week, he became “famous” for his stream by repeatedly trolling other players. He did not participate in matches, repeatedly jumped to his death, and trolled his team in various ways.

Blizzard does not like naked catgirls

Since he recorded all of this on stream, the evidence is particularly easy to gather. Furthermore, Dafran has generally shown little regard for rules. In the mentioned stream, he also played the uncensored version of the catgirl dating simulation “Nekopara” and broadcast some explicit scenes to the world via Twitch.

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All of this became too much for Team Selfless. The team kicked him out, and Blizzard also took action and initiated disciplinary proceedings, resulting in the following penalties: Dafran loses complete access to his Overwatch account for one week and was disqualified from the “Overwatch Contenders Season Zero” and is not allowed to participate in Season 1 or any tournaments organized by Blizzard during this season.

On TwitLonger , Dafran showed little remorse and stated (freely translated):

“I don’t give a crap about what happens to me and my damn career, you can all fuck yourselves.

BUT:

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I am slowly realizing that my actions have influenced my teammates and their careers. It’s time to become a Seagull V2 and be a little sweet boy. FeelsBadMan”

Later, Dafran explained on Twitter that he has “reaped what he has sown” – the account has since been deleted.

Blizzard plans to take stronger action against such behavior – permanent bans from competitive game mode will be the result.

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  1. kotaku.com
  2. overwatchcontenders.com

WoW: Patch 7.2.5 – Release date and survival tips for 7.2.5

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Patch 7.2.5 of World of Warcraft finally has a confirmed release date! We will reveal to you when it starts.

After Blizzard was not entirely sure in the last stream with Scott Mercer when the next patch for World of Warcraft would be released, there is finally certainty.

The developers have chosen Wednesday, June 14 (June 13 in America) as the release date for patch 7.2.5 of World of Warcraft.

To ensure that players are not overloaded, Blizzard has also released a small survival guide that summarizes all the highlights of the new update in under 3 minutes. It also addresses some features of patch 7.2 that have recently become active. Highlights include the new scenario with Chromie, the timewalking for the Black Temple, and the return of heirlooms to level up faster.

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The Features of Patch 7.2.5

We have already dealt extensively with most features of patch 7.2.5 in the past weeks. Here is an overview of the individual topics that will soon come to the players:

What are you particularly looking forward to in patch 7.2.5? Or are you already greedily eyeing the update 7.3 with the journey to Argus?

An achievement for Death Knights is disappearing from the game – it shouldn’t be available!

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Dylan is likely to be revealed at E3 – competition for Destiny and The Division

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It looks like Dylan, the new game from EA and BioWare, will make its appearance at E3. The game is expected to be shown to the public for the first time there. It is considered Electronic Arts’ answer to Destiny and The Division.

There are currently many myths and rumors surrounding the project “Dylan”. The codename Dylan is said to refer to the game because it should be like “Bob Dylan”, something that will be talked about for decades.

The game is being developed by BioWare Edmonton – allegedly for 4 years now. This is the team that was behind the original Mass Effect trilogy. Allegedly, “Codename Dylan” is BioWare’s biggest project of all time.

BioWare Semi-MMO planned for 2018/2019

It is now known that Dylan is expected to be released sometime between April 2018 and May 2019. This has been confirmed by EA.

It looks like it will be a “Semi-MMO”, similar to Destiny or The Division. The game is expected to be a science fiction and action game – even more parallels to Destiny. Dylan is set to become a new brand, a new IP, with a focus on live service, meaning how the game evolves after release. The multiplayer aspects are also expected to be in focus.

Reveal likely Saturday evening at E3 2017

A reveal at E3 2017 is highly likely. Now, the head of BioWare Edmonton, Aaryn Flynn, has fueled these rumors even further. He posted this. A photo of Bob Dylan.

The EA livestream – probably featuring Dylan – will kick off the E3 press conferences. On Saturday, June 10 at 9 PM, we will know more. Then we should at least get screenshots of the game and finally know more. It is time for the curtain to rise on Dylan.

Update June 10: Dylan becomes “Anthem” – here you can find the first information about the game.

Some other hopes for “E3 reveals” have meanwhile been dashed, but other hopes still live on:

Forecast: Up to 3 more games like Destiny or The Division at E3

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PlayStation Store: Days of Play – Great discounts on top games and PS4 bundles

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The Days of Play have started – a big discount campaign on many PlayStation items. Numerous top games are available at a lower price in the PlayStation Store these days.

Sony is kicking off a large-scale discount campaign for the E3 2017. “Days of Play” are happening now, during which there are “incredible discounts on PlayStation consoles and games” according to the PlayStation website.

From June 9th to 17th, you can take advantage of several PlayStation deals on Amazon. There are PS4 bundles and PSVR bundles. We list them here for you:

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During this period, there are also various offers at Media Markt, Saturn, GameStop, or Otto. They are valid only while supplies last. You can find all the info on the PlayStation page.

Days of Play in the PlayStation Store

From now until June 22 at 00:59, there are “Days of Play” offers in the PlayStation Store.

Playstation Plus

For the online gamers among you, an offer for PlayStation Plus might be interesting: A “PS Plus” membership for 12 months currently costs 34.99 euros in the PlayStation Store – instead of 49.99 euros. Additionally, Sony is lowering the prices of many top games.

Here is a selection of the discounted games:

  • Horizon Zero Dawn – 39.99 euros (33% discount)
  • Grand Theft Auto V – 34.99 euros (50% discount)
  • Battlefield 1 – 29.99 euros (57% discount)
  • Nioh – 39.99 euros (33% discount)
  • Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands – 44.99 euros (35% discount)
  • Star Wars Battlefront Ultimate Edition – 9.99 euros (75% discount)
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End – 24.99 euros (58% discount)
  • For Honor – 39.99 euros (42% discount)
  • Mass Effect Andromeda – 34.99 euros (50% discount)
  • The Last Guardian – 24.99 euros (28% discount)

In the PlayStation Store, you’ll find many more discounted games. It’s best to browse in the Store. On the console, navigate to the left in the menu, select the PlayStation Store, go to the “Deals” category, and click on “Days of Play”.

Are you taking advantage of any offers?

Interesting: PS Plus June 2017 – The free games have been announced

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Unsere Spiele fürs E3-Wochenende: Was spielt Ihr vom 9.6. bis 11.6.?

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The upcoming weekend promises not only nice weather but also the start of this year’s E3 fair in the USA. We want to know what you are playing this weekend.

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The week is almost over, and you have two days to dedicate to your favorite hobby again. This weekend, the E3 is also taking place in the USA, which we will, of course, report on. But we are also interested in what you are playing this weekend.

Games this Weekend – Last Chance for Dances in Overwatch and Double XP!

Blizzard’s hero shooter Overwatch is celebrating its anniversary until June 12 with the Anniversary Event. The highlight is clearly the new dance emotes that can occasionally be found in loot boxes. Unfortunately, the dance moves will no longer be included in the boxes after the event.

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Many Overwatch players are not particularly happy about this, but unless Blizzard changes something, this weekend is likely to be your last chance to complete your dance collection.

It’s just right that you can earn double XP for most actions in Overwatch this weekend. This means, of course, that you will also receive double the loot boxes as usual. The double XP weekend lasts until June 13 at 7:00 AM.

Off to Morrowind!

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For The Elder Scrolls Online, the first new chapter Morrowind started on Tuesday . And although Chief Schuhmann does not quite appreciate it, there is plenty for ESO fans and Morrowind nostalgics to do, to have fun on the bizarre island of Vvardenfell for days.

For example, new dungeons, a major raid, and the PvP battlefields are waiting for you. If you prefer to start over, you can grab the new guardian and explore Vvardenfell with it.

What is the editorial team playing?

Besides reporting on E3, the Mein-MMO editorial team will be gaming a lot this weekend. Here are our plans for the next few days:

  • Leya will lounge on her couch and play Destiny on the Playstation 4.
  • Schuhmann has a lot planned for the weekend. He wants to explore the dark locations in Warframe , smash cards in Hearthstone, and play his beloved Marvel Future Fight on the iPad.
  • Ttime got Life is Strange for free through PS4 Plus and is playing it now. But don’t worry, he will of course continue to play Destiny.
  • Patrick will take advantage of the nice weather to complete his Pokémon collection. Let’s just hope his dog appreciates the many extra kilometers of walking. As an alternative, Patrick will also earn some loot boxes in Overwatch.
  • Cortyn snagged a Humble Bundle with strange anime games and will amuse himself with it over the weekend.

I, Jürgen, will not only be at various barbecue parties but also roaming around Vvardenfell in ESO, helping my lord Vivec with his delicate problem.

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

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Overwatch: Suicide Ban – Game Mode “Mystery Heroes” is being revised

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The Overwatch game mode “Mystery Heroes” will be improved in the future. We reveal what the developers have planned.

In the arcade of Overwatch, you can find all sorts of unusual game modes when you don’t feel like a quick match or competitive games. A perennial favorite is the “Mystery Heroes” mode – Mystery Heroes. All players are assigned random heroes, with duplicate heroes also possible. Once a player dies, they are assigned a new hero.

Overwatch Anniversary Heroes

However, not everything about the game mode is perfect. At the beginning, there is a waiting period of one minute where the team “should choose the heroes” – completely pointless when everyone is assigned a random hero anyway. That’s just a waste of time.

Jeff Kaplan, the game director of Overwatch, has now commented on this mode in the official forum and published some plans that are being considered.

  • The “suicide” at the beginning of a match to force a hero change will no longer be possible. The defending team was able to change heroes multiple times until they had a solid combination.
  • The waiting time at the beginning of a match will be removed as it serves no purpose.
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Furthermore, they want to consider whether duplicate heroes should be allowed for longer. The mode might also follow some small rules to create reasonably solid combinations. However, they want to hear the opinions and ideas of the fans first, as these absurd combinations are exactly what makes Mystery Heroes appealing for many.

The community meanwhile has other ideas to make the mode more exciting. For example, the charge of the ultimate ability should no longer disappear when you die – it would simply be transferred to the next hero. This would mean that “good teams” could no longer continue to stack their ultimates while the trailing team is continually pushed back.

What improvements would you like to see for the “Mystery Heroes” mode in the game?

The drama around the dances in Overwatch is currently also concerning the community.

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Mein-MMO fragt: Was wünscht Ihr Euch von der E3 2017?

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The E3 is just around the corner. In the coming weeks, game studios and publishers will showcase their new games. What are your expectations for E3? Especially regarding online games and MMORPGs?

In recent years, MMORPGs have not been a major topic at the E3 gaming fair. When it comes to online games, developers and publishers have focused more on MOBAs or online shooters like Overwatch and Destiny or The Division. Classic MMORPGs were hard to find. Especially large publishers are hesitant to announce the next World of Warcraft. However, this could change this year.

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What about MMORPGs at E3?

Because with Magic: The Gathering or New World AAA MMORPGs are back in development. We will probably see something from these games at E3. And who knows, maybe we can expect some surprises.

Nevertheless, the focus will likely shift more towards online shooters again. Simply because this genre is currently so popular. The announcement of Destiny 2 hit like a nova bomb. Other development studios and publishers will have noticed that games like Overwatch or Destiny are well-received and may introduce similar games.

The Elder Scrolls Online Morrowind

Livestreaming and Addons

Livestreaming will also be in the spotlight. New World, for example, or the 4-vs-4 brawler Breakaway and the online action game Crucible (all from Amazon Game Studios) rely on Twitch to allow players to stream live.

New possibilities are being explored for how viewers can participate more actively in the gameplay. This will also be a topic, as will expansions, addons, or DLCs for existing online games. The Morrowind addon for The Elder Scrolls Online is definitely something that Zenimax will present prominently.

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What do you wish for from E3?

What about you? What do you wish for from E3? Would you like to learn more about DLCs and expansions for existing games, or do you hope for completely new games to be announced? Should these be AAA online games or smaller indie games? Are you perhaps hoping for the next World of Warcraft?

Let us know what you expect from this year’s E3.

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For Honor: Update 1.08 kommt für PS4 und Xbox One – Server down

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For Honor will receive update 1.08 for PS4 and Xbox One today, June 9th. The servers will go down.

Last week, update 1.08 went live for PC. Today, Friday, the consoles PS4 and Xbox One will follow. This requires maintenance work.

  • At 2 PM, the servers will be shut down. The expected downtime is 20 minutes, although past experiences have shown that the developers do not always adhere to these estimates. During this maintenance, update 1.08 for PS4 and Xbox One will be applied.
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What changes today? – Patch Notes 1.08

The patch notes are the same as those for PC. The most significant new feature of update 1.08 is the penalties for rage quitters. This mechanic will only be implemented today and activated at a later date. The penalties are as follows:

  • Before a player leaves the match early, they will receive a warn notice
  • If they ignore this notice and leave the game, they can no longer start matchmaking for 10 minutes
  • If the leader of a group leaves the game, all group members will receive the penalty
  • In the first 30 seconds of a match, players can leave the game without fearing penalties in case of matchmaking issues. This 30-second window may still be adjusted by Ubisoft
  • Penalties only apply to games started through matchmaking
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Other new features of update 1.08:

  • The maps will receive several bug fixes: For instance, there was a problem where the animation for climbing a ladder started before the ladder was reached
  • In the commands, the Shinobi is now treated as an assassin and the Centurion as a hybrid class. Until now, these characters could not contribute to the respective missions.
  • The bug fix for the Centurion and Shinobi ensures that they are now immune to breaches while rolling
  • Additionally, some heroes will have their action lists adjusted to avoid confusion.
  • All bug fixes and balance adjustments of update 1.08 can be found on the Ubisoft page.

Interesting: For Honor: Tournament mode is coming – Test server and beta announced

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