Complaint Wednesday: Does everything always have to change and expand?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Can games just be “finished”? Cortyn believes that constant patches and new content have their downsides as well.

Basically, I consider change to be a good thing. It leads to improvement and progress. But there are also areas where I would simply prefer to have “everything as it was,” without a new hero or game mechanic appearing every month.

Super Smash Bros 64 Box

If I want to play a round of “Super Smash Bros.” against friends on my old Nintendo 64, I can be sure that the game is still exactly as it was 18 years ago. All moves work just like they did back then, and if I’m in a really bad mood, I can take down my enemies as Link with the Down-and-A attack.

An example where I noticed this extremely was TERA. I played the game quite intensively for about half a year at the first release with my Destroyer. I enjoyed the world, did a lot of RP, and could take down most BAMs by myself – I was proud of that back then. Three months ago, I logged into TERA again, and a lot had happened. The transition to Free2Play, the overhaul of all classes, a comprehensive redesign of the interface, many new game modes for PvP or dungeons, and of course, numerous new classes.

TERA-Moon Dancer

As great as the new possibilities may be: I couldn’t handle it anymore. After about an hour, TERA was removed from my hard drive again. The game had changed so much that I couldn’t find a point to re-enter. I wandered aimlessly, couldn’t manage the key bindings anymore, and didn’t really know where I was supposed to go or why. It wasn’t fun.

Too many innovations hinder re-entry

Constant new content may be good, but it increases the hurdle I need to overcome to get back into a game. With each god release of SMITE, it becomes less likely that I will ever “really” start looking into the MOBA again. The same will probably happen with Heroes of the Storm once I lose interest in the game for a few months.

That’s why I wish that some games – like Overwatch, Hearthstone, or even Dead by Daylight – would just be “finished” again. That if I stop today, I can come back in three years and dive right back in without having to study new abilities, heroes, cards, and game modes.

I miss this consistency in the fast-paced world of constant patches and the demand for “more and more content.” Am I the only one feeling this way? Or can you relate to me?

Last week we dealt with online addiction in the friend circle. How should one deal with it?

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Destiny: The 8 Best Offers of the Week – Weapons Day on May 31.

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny, today, on May 31st, it is Weapon Day. We also take a look at the best dealer offers.

Since the Weekly Reset, the vendors in the Tower have new weapon rolls for you. The weapons are still the same as at the launch of “Rise of Iron,” but the perks vary each week. You can find new, powerful weapons every week.

Weapon Recommendations This Week

First, you should head to the Crucible Quartermaster. There you will find two strong weapons, foremost among them one of the best hand cannons in the game with solid perks:

  • The Palindrome (Hand Cannon): Hot-Swap / Icarus, Enhanced Barrel / Explosive Rounds, Roulette
  • Event Horizon (Sniper Rifle): One-Man Army / Perfectionist, Explosive Rounds / Box Magazine, Fireball
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Vex Quartermaster

  • Partisan Maneuver (Pulse Rifle): Outlaw / Rampage, Perfect Balance / Extended Mag, Headseeker
  • Ex Astris (Fusion Rifle): Spray and Play / Life Support, Hand-Laid Stock / Snapshot, Balance Compensation

Dead Orbit

  • Dust to Dust 00 (Rocket Launcher): Field Scout / Field Prep, Spear / Tripod, Targeting Adjuster

Future War Cult

  • The Dirge (Hand Cannon): Explosive Rounds / Field Prep, Hammer Forged / Triple, Fireball
  • The Wounded (Scout Rifle): Explosive Rounds / Field Prep, Perfect Balance / Unyielding, Hidden Hand
  • The Warpath (Rocket Launcher): Field Scout / Snapshot, Spear / Third Eye, Grenades and Horseshoes
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Weapon Day on May 31st

The Armsmaster does not want to celebrate Weapon Day alone today. So visit him, select new Smithing assignments, and pick up the ordered weapons. Additionally, you can spend Glimmer on Syntheses, Weapon Parts, Armor Materials, and Telemetries.

This week you can order these weapons:

  • Häkke provides the auto rifle Arminius-D. Minimum impact of 2.
  • Additionally, there is the auto rifle SUROS ARI-45. High impact of 28.
  • The pulse rifle SUROS PDX-45 is also available. Impact 7.
  • And another SUROS weapon: The rocket launcher JLB-42.
  • Closing out is the Häkke sniper rifle Tamar-D. Impact 22.
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These weapons can be picked up with these rolls:

  • The hand cannon Uffern HC4 comes with no good perks.
  • The pulse rifle Herja-D has Headseeker, Injection Molding, and Unyielding.
  • The pulse rifle Lyudmila-D has One-Man Army and Balance Compensation.
  • The pulse rifle PDX-45 has strong perks: Hand-Laid Stock, Zen Moment, and Hammer Forged

Interesting: Destiny 2: Exotic Armors and Fundamental Gear Stat Changes

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The Division: Globale Events, neue Items – Exklusive Infos zum Update 1.7

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In The Division, ETF members provide exclusive info about update 1.7. Global events, new items, and commendations are coming.

Last week, twelve community representatives from the ETF (Elite Task Force) were at Reflections Studios in Newcastle to talk with the Division developers about year 2.

YouTubers Arekkz Gaming and rxlyaT were present and can now present exclusive info from this ETF phase. The info pertains to upcoming content of update 1.7.

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Global Events and Commendations in The Division 1.7

In early March, the developers announced three major innovations for update 1.7:

  • Loadouts: These are now in the game. They were implemented early with 1.6.1
  • Seasons: Events designed to increase the replayability of existing content
  • Feats: Cosmetic items that are intended to show player progress

Now there are more details about the “Seasons” and “Feats”.

Seasons Become Global Events

The seasons are now called global events. They take place once a month and last for one week (may vary):

  • A global modifier will be active that affects all PvE content (these should be “positive” modifiers that make the content more fun – and easier)
  • During the event, special activities will be packed into a playlist. Additional activity modifiers can be added to this playlist to make the content more challenging, or a group modifier can be added to include group mechanics – this will require more teamwork and coordination.
  • These modifiers increase the chances of receiving better rewards at the end
  • During a global event, you can earn new items, stat items. This allows you to further customize your character builds.
  • Additionally, there are “global event” tokens to earn during the events. You can use these to open crates that will have a new type of loot. These items are not supposed to be cosmetic items.
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Feats Become Commendations

The feats are called “commendations” in 1.7, which translates to “awards” in English. These are in-game achievements. When you achieve the specified goals, there are rewards.

  • Some commendations reward you with points upon completion that increase your overall score. With a high score, you gain “bragging rights”.
  • Other commendations directly grant new cosmetic items (these are supposed to be different from those we know). This way, you can show in the game what you’ve already achieved.
  • There are many commendations. Some are meant to be completed passively during normal play, while others require a change in playstyle. Some are said to be very challenging.
  • Commendations are account-wide.
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Tomorrow, on June 1st, the “State of the Game” livestream will take place. We can expect further info about 1.7. We will report on it.

More Info:

  • Update 1.8 brings a new rogue mechanic, new features, and various content
  • Update 1.7 is expected to deliver more than just the previously introduced content. It is expected in summer.
  • There are supposed to be completely new content in year 2 – not just rehashed old content. rxlyaT says he would even pay for that (all content in year 2 is free).

What do you think of all this?

Interesting: The Division: Year 2 is expected to deliver “incredible new content” – ETF recap

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Escape from Tarkov: Closed Beta is approaching – ultra-realistic shooter

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The closed beta of the online shooter Escape from Tarkov was supposed to start a few months ago, but the developers are taking more time to provide a good player experience. The shooter is considered ultra-realistic and hardcore.

Now there is an update regarding the status of the beta. According to this, the closed testing phase is approaching rapidly. The final systems are being optimized, and some things are still in the works. However, the goals set for the closed beta are coming within reach.

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The game is being worked on diligently

Among the things currently still being worked on are:

  • Optimizations and bug fixes as well as further work and improvements on animations, equipment, external modules, and more.
  • Quests will be implemented soon. Currently, the focus is on incorporating trader missions and working on quests that are intended to help the player earn money, receive rare rewards, and gather resources.
  • A “insurance system” for all who participate in raids and lose equipment due to defeat.
  • Loot and economy – This includes tools for trading, medicine, and a revision of the balancing of existing systems.
  • New customizations for weapons.
  • A new area that is supposed to be twice as large as the forest landscape. However, the first version will still be small but will be expanded steadily.
  • Improvements to chat.
  • Bug fixing

Currently, there is no date when the closed beta of the online shooter Escape from Tarkov can be expected.

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Look forward to these summer events in Neverwinter & Star Trek Online

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Summer is just around the corner, and it’s being celebrated with special events in the MMORPG Neverwinter and Star Trek Online.

As fans of the MMORPG Neverwinter can look forward to the “Protector’s Jubilee” event, which will take place from June 20 to 27, in both the PC version and for Xbox One and PS4. You’ll experience the city of Neverwinter fully decorated to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the MMO.

During the event, you can expect special quests that will bring you valuable rewards. This year, these include the Jubilee Unicorn, the Shadow Dragon Throne, and the Fire Breath emote, as well as furniture for your Great Hall. In addition, Lord Neverember has free giveaways for everyone.

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So much to do in Neverwinter

From July 6 to 27, the Summer Festival will take place on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. During this event, the deity Sune will be honored in Neverwinter. You can participate in traditional challenges, join the Summer Festival, take on fights against trolls, and much more.

In the store, there are new rewards, including Fungal Flail Snail and Summer Flail Snail Mounts as well as the “Sit and Relax” emote. Guilds will celebrate the festival in their Great Hall.

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Take a vacation in Star Trek Online

In the MMORPG Star Trek Online, you can participate in the Lohlunat Festival on PC, Xbox One, and PS4 from July 8 to 20. After your adventures, you deserve a vacation on the planet Risa, where the event takes place.

You will explore the luxurious summer resort, ride the floaters, and face various challenges that will bring you rewards. These include pets, costumes, powerboards, and Lohlunat Prize vouchers. You can exchange these on Xbox One and PS4 for the ship Vorgon Xyfius Heavy Escort [T6], while PC players will receive the new Vorgon Ryn’Kodan Carrier [T6].

Additionally, PC players can look forward to the new event “The Biathlon”, which combines a hoverboard race with a floater flight. So there’s plenty to do!

If you play the MMORPGs Neverwinter and Star Trek Online, you can expect hot events this summer!

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Far Cry 5: Only Whites as Opponents? – Unrealistic, add Blacks in

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A cult of fanatic Christians as opponents in the new Far Cry 5? Not everyone likes this, or at least it gives rise to trolling.

Ubisoft has introduced Far Cry 5. As opponents, they have chosen a Christian fundamentalist cult. This becomes a controversial topic in the charged climate of the USA.

For there is a rift running through the USA: On the coasts and in the big cities, many people have different views and problems than those in rural areas. The social, religious, and economic differences harbor enormous potential for conflict in a divided society.

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Far Cry contains political dynamite – and trolls have lighters – For the lulz

A game that plays with this divide in the background becomes a political issue: In the eyes of some, it demonizes the hardworking, Christian-conservative rural population and turns them into villains. In the eyes of those critics, political goals are being pursued.

However, there are also people on the Internet who enjoy such a situation – in places like 4chan, a culture of “for the lulz” has emerged. Just for fun, they poke the hornet’s nests and rejoice when something happens. Political correctness and any kind of restriction on freedom of speech are the arch-enemy. There are no taboos, no consideration for feelings or sensitivities. Anonymity protects the instigators.

In this regard, Far Cry 5 is a welcome invitation. On the petition platform Change.org, a petition has now been started asking Ubisoft to stop developing Far Cry 5. The authors of the petition are called “Gamers United,” who see themselves as the voice of all American gamers – or so.

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Villains in Far Cry 5 should become Islamists – Also more Black and Hispanic characters

There are calls for Ubisoft to absolutely change the villains in Far Cry 5. They are totally unrealistic. They should be Islamists, and violence from “inner-city gangs” is also on the rise.

Even if American Christians are used as villains, more racial diversity should be brought in – not just Whites at the table. There are many nationalities – Ubisoft should include a few Black and Hispanic characters.

As a tip for Ubisoft, they also suggest adapting the setting to the market. Anti-Americanism might be okay for France. But certainly not for Americans. For the US market, it would be better to set Far Cry 5 in Canada.

Petition as satire

The petition is recognizable as a biting satire with some allusions to recurring themes on 4chan like Gamergate. It is clear that this is about “for the lulz”.

Ironically, Ubisoft has at least complied with one of these demands, likely without knowing it. In an image showing a larger section of the famous cover art, a Black character is visible. Perhaps this will appease “Gamers United.”

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Read more about Far Cry 5 here:

Far Cry 5: Release date & trailer – Campaign playable in co-op

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WoW 7.2.5: Attention Pickpockets! – Pickpocketing Quest is Coming

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Rogues get an exclusive pickpocketing quest in patch 7.2.5 of World of Warcraft – big gold rewards await!

Thanks to the order campaigns, almost all classes in World of Warcraft: Legion have been able to experience a large part of their class fantasy. However, rogues have largely lost one aspect that has often been an important “minigame”: pickpocketing.

WoW Rogue Griftah Djinn

Rogues can pickpocket most humanoid (and demonic) enemies with an ability. In Legion, there’s mostly just junk or a few copper coins to find. Occasionally, one might find a coin for Marin Noggenfogger, which can be exchanged for random rewards in the order hall – but the true “theft” feeling is not present.

With patch 7.2.5, that should change! There will be a series of new pickpocketing quests.

A quest starts with pickpocketing on the Broken Isles. Players must buy a magic lamp in the rogue hall from Griftah (a troll NPC), which houses a genie. Players need to steal “coins of the air” for this genie, which can be obtained from almost every mob in Legion. By collecting the coins, the genie becomes stronger and the magic lamp is further upgraded. Ultimately, even larger “treasures” can be stolen from enemies, which can be exchanged for several hundred or thousands of coins of the air.

WoW Rogue stealing coins

Through a weekly quest, players can repeatedly earn 5,000 gold pieces – a solid, small source of income. Those who collect more coins can earn 500 gold each time they do so – but that will take some time.

Further rewards are not yet certain, but there are hints of specific rogue pets and unique shirts that visually match the genie. Whether these rewards will actually come into the game, we will likely find out only with the release of patch 7.2.5.

A similar system already existed in Warlords of Draenor with Griftah and the Shabby Iron Coins. Here too, players could unlock much gold as well as some toys and special belts.

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Patch 7.2.5 is expected to be released soon – along with the end of the current PvP season?

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Hearthstone revises Arena rewards – dud cards annoy fans

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The rewards of the Arena of Hearthstone often lead to dissatisfaction. The Game Director wants to change that.

Among the most lucrative game modes of Hearthstone is the Arena. For 150 gold coins or nearly €2, players can assemble a deck by repeatedly choosing from three cards. With this deck, they can compete until they achieve either 12 wins or suffer 3 losses.

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Depending on how many wins are achieved before exiting, a different number of reward chests are provided afterward. These contain gold, arcane dust, card packs, or sometimes even individual cards. However, these cards are often a source of frustration. Quite frequently, a pack contains only a common card and isn’t even golden. For many players, this feels like mockery, as the value of this reward chest is less than one-fifth of a card pack.

Ben Brode, the Game Director of Hearthstone, has addressed this issue and explained on Reddit that this feedback is highly valued. In a future update, they plan to revise the Arena rewards.

However, it is not about a blunt increase in value, but rather a redistribution of rewards. The “overall value” of the rewards should not change. This means in clear terms that if they enhance the chest with the common non-golden card, then one of the other chests must lose some value. However, they did not specify concrete plans for this.

Hearthstone Packs

In the future, the developers of Hearthstone aim to deliver smaller updates more quickly to address bugs and other issues early on. They acknowledge that this hasn’t worked very well so far.

By the way: “Earlier,” the “common non-golden cards” were still a reward chest containing 5 arcane dust – making them even less valuable. In comparison, a single card looks much better, doesn’t it?

Blizzard is also attempting a strange kind of comedy – Uther in the office as a copy assistant!

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Ghost Recon Wildlands: Fallen Ghosts – Trailer, Premium-Download

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In the new trailer, Ubisoft presents the Fallen Ghosts DLC for Ghost Recon Wildlands, which is now available for download for premium members.

With the new expansion “Fallen Ghosts”, Ubisoft provides players of Ghost Recon Wildlands with new content for the tactical shooter. After the first DLC “Narco Road” was focused on action with racing cars and monster trucks, Fallen Ghosts brings combat content. At least the four new enemy types shown briefly in the trailer suggest this.

For players with a premium pass, Fallen Ghosts is available from today. Players without a premium pass will have to wait until June 6 for Fallen Ghosts.

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GRW Fallen Ghosts

After your helicopter is hit by a rocket, you suddenly find yourself alone again. You were actually on your last mission to evacuate the last CIA members, but now you are on the run.

You are being hunted by enemies who possess particularly strong equipment. The four new enemy types “Elite Sniper”, “Armored”, “Jammer”, and “Covert-Ops” are meant to require a lot of skill from you during the missions.

Ghost Recon Wildlands Fallen Ghosts Title

Additionally, new weapons, such as the crossbow shown in the video, will be introduced with the DLC.

Fallen Ghosts brings 15 new missions, additional abilities, and more weapons to the game

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Warframe: Comic zum SciFi-Shooter stellt neuen Bösewicht vor

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Warframe, the dark science fiction shooter game by Digital Extremes, has a deep and exciting story. This story will soon not only be told in the game, as a comic series based on Warframe is planned.

Warframe is a coop shooter set in a distant, dark future. Our solar system is dominated by fascist and degenerate clones, completely immoral corporations full of “Grofit-greed” and repugnant mutant aliens. Only the Tenno, a type of space ninjas with biomechanical suits, fight against the hostile scum after a long cryosleep.

Until now, you could only experience this battle as a Tenno in the game itself, but soon the bizarre Warframe universe will be brought to you closer as a comic.

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Warframe – Comic series with free start

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Matt Hawkins, the CEO of the comic publisher Top Cow, is friends with Sheldon Carter, the head of Warframe. Therefore, Carter showed his buddy Warframe about a year ago, and since then Hawkins has been fascinated by the game’s dark world. So it was only a matter of time before they thought about creating a Warframe comic.

A comic series about Warframe is now a done deal. The first issue will be free. You can download it for free approximately three weeks from now and view it digitally, or you can go to the San Diego Comic Con or the Tenno Con. There you will receive a free print edition while supplies last. The series is set to officially launch between September and November 2017 and will consist of five issues. However, these will no longer be free.

Warframe Comic – Human and new villains

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The story of the comics revolves around the Grineer, a people of genetically defective clones who have established a military dictatorship on Earth. Their General Vor occupies an island and searches for an artifact from the Orokin era, a golden and long-lost time.

The Warframe Excalibur wants to prevent Vor from getting the artifact and confronts the clone general. While the Grineer are merely cannon fodder in the game, they are meant to receive a bit more humanity in the comic. Especially General Vor might appear almost sympathetic according to Matt Hawkins.

It fits that he is probably not the only and last villain in the comic. In addition to a completely new type of Grineer, a new arch-villain is also set to make their debut in the comic before they appear in the game.

Also interesting: Warframe – developers are working on card game shooter

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FIFA 17 TOTS – Super League and Dawry Jameel League: The Teams of the Season

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 17, the TOTS (Teams of the Season) of the Turkish Süper Lig and the Saudi Arabian Dawry Jameel League are known.

A new TOTS in the “Ultimate Team” mode of FIFA 17 is live! While the major leagues receive their Teams of the Season on Fridays, the smaller leagues will take their turn on Tuesdays at 7 PM. In addition to the Bundesliga TOTS, the TOTS of the Turkish Süper Lig and the Saudi Arabian Dawry Jameel League are now available in packs.

FUT 17 TOTS of the Süper Lig
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Starting XI:

  • GK: Volkan Babacan – Medipol Basaksehir (Turkey) – Turkey
  • RB: Miguel Lopes –  Akhisarspor (Turkey) – Portugal
  • CB: Martin Škrtel – Fenerbahce (Turkey) – Slovakia
  • CB:  Marcelo – Besiktas (Turkey) – Brazil
  • LB: Tiago Pinto – Osmanlispor (Turkey) – Portugal
  • CDM: Atiba Hutchinson – Besiktas (Turkey) – Canada
  • CAM: Wesley Sneijder –  Galatasaray (Turkey) – Holland
  • CAM: Anderson Talisca –  Al Ittihad (Turkey) – Brazil
  • RM: Quaresma – Besiktas (Turkey) – Portugal
  • LM: Bruma – Galatasaray (Turkey) – Portugal
  • ST: Samuel Eto’o – Antalyaspor (Turkey) – Cameroon

Substitutes:

  • GK: Johannes Hopf – Genclerbirligi (Turkey) – Sweden
  • CB: Diego Ângelo – Antalyaspor (Turkey) – Brazil
  • CDM: Okay Yokuşlu – Trabzonspor (Turkey) – Turkey
  • CM: Emre Belözoğlu – Medipol Basaksehir (Turkey) – Turkey
  • RM: Edin Višća – Medipol Basaksehir (Turkey) – Bosnia
  • ST: Cenk Tosun – Besiktas (Turkey) – Turkey
  • ST: Vagner Love – Alanyaspor (Turkey) – Brazil
  • GK: Fabricio – Besiktas (Turkey) – Spain
  • CB: Jan Durica – Trabzonspor (Turkey) – Slovakia
  • CB: Numan Çürüksu –  Osmanlispor (Turkey) – Turkey
  • CAM: Mossoró –  Medipol Basaksehir (Turkey) – Brazil
  • RM: Jeremain Lens – Fenerbahce (Turkey) – Holland

FUT 17 TOTS of the Dawry Jameel League
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Starting XI:

  • GK: Abdullah Al Mayoof – Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • RB: Mohammed Al Buraik –  Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • CB: Osama Hawsawi – Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • CB:  Djamel Eddine Benlamri – Al Shabab (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • LB: Yasser Al Shahrani – Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • CAM: Carlos Eduardo – Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) – Brazil
  • LM: Nawaf Al Abed –  Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • CAM: Carlos Villanueva –  Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia) – Chile
  • LM: Kahraba – Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia) – Egypt
  • ST: Omar Al Soma – Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia) – Syria
  • ST: Ismaël Bangoura – Al Raed (Saudi Arabia) – Guinea

Substitutes:

  • GK: Fawaz Al Qarni – Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • CB: Motaz Hawsawi – Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • CB: Mohammed Al Fatil – Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • LB: Hassan Kadish Mahbub – Al Ettifaq (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • LM: Bismark – Al Qadisiyah (Saudi Arabia) – Brazil
  • CDM: Taisir Al Jassim – Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • ST: Mukhtar Fallata – Al Wehda (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • LM: Sultan Ali Al Sawadi – Al Raed (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • CAM: Mohamed Kanno – Al Ettifaq (Saudi Arabia) – Saudi Arabia
  • CDM: Victor Ayala –  Al Nassr (Saudi Arabia) – Paraguay
  • ST: Ahmed Akaichi –  Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia) – Tunisia
  • ST: Léo Bonatini – Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) – Brazil

All previous TOTS and info about the TOTS phase in FUT 17 can be found here.

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Legends of Aria: The “Anti-WoW” – No Hand Holding in the Sandbox

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The MMORPG Legends of Aria evolved from the online RPG Shards Online and aims to offer players great freedom now.

The so-called “Emergent Gameplay” is at the forefront of Legends of Aria. This refers to the players’ freedoms to do all they want and to carve their own path, mastering situations in their own way and changing the world.

This essentially represents a strong contrast to theme park games like World of Warcraft.

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Players should not follow a predetermined path

In World of Warcraft, quests proceed almost like on rails. There is a predetermined story, a goal to achieve, and a specific way to reach that goal. Every player taking on that quest follows exactly the same path and receives the same outcome at the end. This is not intended to be the case in Legends of Aria.

There will be no predetermined paths to achieve anything. Players need to find their own ways and methods. This way, players should feel much more like a part of the game world and not be restricted in what they can do.

How players complete tasks is up to them. Will they pick the lock to the treasury or blow up the door? Will they ambush the guard and steal the key? Will they transform into a mouse and crawl under the door? Such freedoms, according to Warren Spector, are what makes the medium of video games so special.

Many freedoms for players

And such freedoms should be enjoyed by players in Legends of Aria. The game’s developers are aware that this may not be to everyone’s liking. After all, World of Warcraft as a theme park game is extremely successful. And in a way, WoW is also competition. Because those who play WoW have less time for other players.

However, the developers of Legends of Aria believe that there are many players who desire more freedom in an MMORPG. And they want to give these freedoms. The online game is expected to be released later this year.

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Overwatch: Singleplayer-Kampagne? Blizzard macht klare Ansage

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Many fans wish for a campaign in Overwatch . Blizzard has now responded to a fan inquiry.

Overwatch is very popular, but there is one criticism from many players: they long for a campaign. Especially after the event “Uprising”, where players could complete a short PvE mission, the hunger for more was awakened.

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The story of Overwatch has become very extensive, and there are pages of entries about most characters in various wikis that cover all story details. Many of these are told in cinematics, comics, or the small dialogues within the game. It is all the more frustrating for many fans that Overwatch as a game itself does not place much value on telling the story.

On Twitter, user Loy Turns asked if Blizzard has any plans to ever release a single-player campaign for Overwatch. The relatively disappointing answer came quickly: there are currently no plans for that.

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Many fans had hoped after the success of “Uprising” that Blizzard was already working on a campaign behind the scenes, but these dreams seem to be shattered for the time being.

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There is a small loophole in the statement, though. Since the questioner explicitly asked about a “single-player campaign”, many fans are feeling new hope. Because a denial of the single-player campaign does not mean that a multiplayer campaign in the style of “Uprising” is also ruled out. So many fans hope that this was just a clever choice of words to “hide” that a 4-player campaign is already in development. However, this divides the community, and one half of the players hopes that the other half does not cling to their dream wishes.

Have you read the info about the possible new hero? Winston might meet an old acquaintance …

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World of Tanks 9.19 – Ranked Battles Provide Extremely Strong Gear!

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Update 9.19 for World of Tanks brings ranked battles and a special new currency called War Bonds. With it, you can purchase particularly powerful equipment and directives.

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The upcoming update 9.19 for World of Tanks brings ranked battles, in which you can earn a special currency called War Bonds. These bonds are extremely valuable, as you use them to purchase special equipment.

World of Tanks – Update 9.19 improves equipment and directives

War Bonds can only be obtained in ranked battles and only at the end of sections. The amount depends on your ranking position. Additionally, there’s a large batch of bonds at the end of a season. You can use the bonds to purchase special equipment, which replaces the standard version of it.

  • The ventilation system increases crew skills by 7.5 percent
  • A stabilization system reduces dispersion during movement and turret rotation by 25 percent
  • The innovative loading system reduces reload time by 12.5 percent
  • The wear-resistant gun drive decreases target acquisition time by 12.5 percent
  • An experimental optic increases visibility by 12.5 percent up to 445 meters
  • The extended spare parts kit decreases repair speed by 40 percent
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In addition to the improved equipment, there are new consumables called directives, which apply to a battle. They also cost bonds. Directives provide you with strong bonuses to your team performance or your equipment, such as a boost to your fire-fighting or even shorter reload times.

Patch 9.19 is still in beta but is expected to go live later this week.

Also interesting: World of Tanks – Frontlines mode brings 30vs30 mass battles

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Destiny 2: Exotic Armors and Basic Gear Stat Changes

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In Destiny 2, fundamental changes are coming to the armor pieces. Additionally, exotic armors are already known.

In Destiny 1, three things determine the value of your armor:

  • The Defense: This value reduces damage from enemies and contributes to your character’s light level (maximum 400)
  • The Perks: These grant you special bonuses
  • The Attributes: Intellect shortens the cooldown of your Super, Discipline that of your grenade, and Strength that of your melee. The higher these attributes, the more often you can use your abilities.

This tripartite division of gear stats will be dissolved in Destiny 2. The attributes will be removed, and armor pieces will then influence three other stats.

Destiny 2: All exotic armors – Here’s how to get Exotic Armor

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Intellect, Discipline, and Strength – Farewell

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The attributes Intellect, Discipline, and Strength will disappear in Destiny 2. This means that your armor pieces can no longer influence the cooldowns of the three abilities in this way. Moreover, there will also be a fourth ability in Destiny 2, the class ability.

In the character menu, the three attributes will be replaced by Armor, Agility, and Recovery:

  • Armor: Increases the amount of damage you can take before you die
  • Agility: Increases movement speed and maximum jump height
  • Recovery: Increases the speed at which you regenerate lost health

Experienced Guardians will already be familiar with these values: They are displayed in Destiny 1 in the focus overview. Certain focus nodes can be adjusted there.

A look at already known focuses shows, however, that these focus nodes will be absent in Destiny 2. In other words, it will no longer be the focus, but rather the armor pieces that will determine armor, agility, and recovery. This will likely open up more possibilities to influence these individually.

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In the character menu, the three values are displayed with a bar indicator for each armor piece: 

Armor pieces still have a defensive value (here 200) and perks. Previously known perks:

  • Additional mobility at the cost of “shield strength” (and vice versa)
  • Grenades recharge faster (the cooldowns of the abilities can therefore be reduced in Destiny 2 through perks)
  • Improved weapon handling
  • Class ability charges faster

By the way: The classification into helmet, gloves, chest armor, leg armor, and class items remains. The slot filled with artifacts in Destiny 1 was locked with a lock symbol during the gameplay premiere.

Exotic Armor Pieces in Destiny 2

We have already presented numerous exotic weapons from Destiny 2. However, a few exotic armor pieces have also been spotted when the developers talked about the Exotics.

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These are Titan gauntlets with violet glowing horns:

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Only the gloves are exotic; the other armor pieces have already been discovered on other Titans:

So far, there is no information on shaders in Destiny 2, but a look at these two images suggests that we can color the armor pieces differently again.

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This image also shows an Exotic. Most likely, the helmet is the exotic item, as it definitely has a striking design:

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Lastly, this Warlock chest piece with an extravagant look was shown:

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The front is adorned with golden embellishments, and in the center is a red, ruby-like stone. However, the real highlight is seen on the back – golden wings:

What exotic perks these armor pieces possess is still unclear. However, it can be assumed that this Warlock chest piece will enhance the Dawnblade subclass.

What do you think of these Exotics?

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Final Fantasy XIV: New raid boss will be beaten live at E3

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In Stormblood, the upcoming addon for Final Fantasy 14, there will be a new trial (raid). Its boss Susano will be available to fight live at the upcoming E3.

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Final Fantasy XIV brings not only new classes like the Red Mage and the Samurai with the upcoming addon Stormblood. It will also feature new challenges, including a new trial (raid) where you will face the new final boss Susano.

Final Fantasy XIV – E3 – Susano and Yoshida

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From June 13 to June 15, 2017, the boss Susano will be beaten live at the E3. Those who are present will receive a special shirt with “I beat Susano!” printed on it, in case of victory. However, even if you can only enjoy the fight as a spectator, you should expect plenty of spectacular action from the new raid.

In addition to the boss fight, there will be a speech by Naoki Yoshida, the chief developer of Final Fantasy 14. Yoshida will reveal more details about the upcoming addon Stormblood. You can follow the event live at the E3 or via Twitch. It will take place on June 13, 2017, at 07:30 our time.

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Overwatch: “New Hero on the Horizon” – Is the Game Director trolling everyone?

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Jeff Kaplan from Overwatch is suspected of having trolled all fans. Did he announce a new hero days ago?

The development team of Overwatch is particularly good at hiding small clues within the game world. During the beta, there were hidden clues about Junkrat and Roadhog, later hints about Ana and Sombra. But even outside the game, there were always small teasers, sometimes even hidden in the code of websites.

In an interview for the launch of the “Anniversary” event, Jeff Kaplan, the Game Director of Overwatch, explained what is coming up for players in the future. The sentence at the very end stands out: “There is also some really cool hero news just on the horizon” – loosely translated to “Some hero news is on the horizon.”

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“Just on the horizon” is a pretty common phrase in English – but it could have a double meaning here. Just recently, Blizzard released some images of the “Moon Base Horizon” – where the gorilla Winston was raised and genetically altered. By now, fans are sure that “Moon Base: Horizon” will be the next playable map.

Wordplay and Announcement?

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If that was intentional – and currently it seems that way – then Jeff Kaplan has cleverly led the fan community astray and is probably laughing to himself now. He had already provided a small teaser days before that no one understood and only makes sense in retrospect – one of Blizzard’s specialties. For instance, in World of Warcraft, the area “Suramar” was hinted at in the names of some capes during “Warlords of Draenor”.

Whether we can really expect a new hero soon remains to be seen. But at least a new map on the moon seems very likely – and maybe the hero “Hammond” will come too…

In any case: brilliant wordplay. That also explains Kaplan’s slight grin…

More about the incidents on the Moon Base Horizon and the possibility of a new hero can be found in this article.

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Crossout: Open Beta Release – A mix of Mad Max and World of Tanks available for download on PC, PS4 Xbox One

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Crossout, the post-apocalyptic action game with Mad Max junkyard cars, is now available for free download. With the current update, the release of the open beta for all platforms, PC, Xbox One, and PS4, has taken place.

If you don’t know what Crossout is, then imagine the gameplay of Wargaming’s tank action game World of Tanks. Instead of historical tanks, you control scrap buggies full of weapons through a post-apocalyptic world that could just as well come from a Mad Max movie.

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Until recently, Crossout was in closed beta. Only those who paid were allowed to play. However, with the current update, that is no longer the case!

Crossout – Open Beta Release – End-time shooting fun for everyone – Here is the launch trailer

The open beta is now live in Crossout. This means that every player on PC, Xbox One, and PS4 can download the Crossout client and get started right away. Veterans from the closed beta, however, lose all their possessions, except for the real money items they purchased. These will of course be refunded. In addition, players from the closed beta will receive additional goodies such as paint cans, portraits, and a free vehicle called “Snappy”.

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Newcomers start with the usual standard car, but soon you can assemble your post-apocalyptic dream vehicle with additional salvaged parts and engage in wild action battles with Gatling guns, chainsaws, and rocket launchers.

Crossout – Free Download for Open Beta Release

If you’re already excited about Crossout in open beta, you can download the game for free. To do this, simply follow this link on PC to start the download of Crossout for free. Have fun wrecking cars!

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Pokémon GO: Niantic confirms legendary Pokémon this summer!

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Three major events await us this summer in Pokémon GO. Legendary Pokémon, battles between players and more significance in team selection.

The summer of 2017 is set to be a big spectacle in Pokémon GO and could bring many players back into augmented reality. Whether there will be as much hype around the game as last summer remains to be seen. Now we have the official confirmation from Niantic that three major features await us in Pokémon GO this summer.

Legendary Pokémon, greater importance of team selection in the game and battles between trainers are on the agenda for PokéSummer 2017.

Pokémon GO Summer 2017 – What is planned?

In an interview with one of the largest Brazilian news networks “Globo”, Niantic revealed detailed plans for the summer. Mathieu de Fayet spoke about three major events that await us this summer. When asked how to continue to engage players in Pokémon GO, de Fayet responded:

“Due to the great success, we had to postpone some things. Now we are working on announcing new updates for the summer. This includes giving more significance to team selection, the announcement of legendary Pokémon, as well as battles between players. From Ingress, we learned that a game can sustain itself when social interactions between trainers are created. We are working on that!”

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Arena Rework or PvP? What’s coming in Summer 2017?

The statements from Mathieu de Fayet come shortly after Niantic announced that the summer will be legendary. So far, these statements align well and likely confirm that legendary Pokémon will be implemented in the game in summer 2017. Which monsters are involved remains unclear for now.

Furthermore, Fayet spoke of “battles between players”. Many trainers already conclude that these must be PvP battles. However, consider that an arena overhaul and more cooperative gameplay are planned. What function is meant by “battles between players” is not entirely clear from the quote of the interview and leaves much room for speculation.

It will also be interesting to see how Niantic wants to increase the value of teams. What do you believe the developers are planning for the summer?

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Conan Exiles – fans say: “Your game is dead before it has even released!”

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In the last Q&A session about Conan Exiles on Reddit, lead developer Joel Bylos faced some severe criticism from the players. According to them, the game is already dead before its release.

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The wild barbarian survival MMO Conan Exiles has temporarily saved the MMO publisher Funcom, but now the mighty barbarian shows weaknesses. During a Q&A session, lead developer Joel Bylos was confronted with severe criticism from the players. According to them, the game is already dead, even though it hasn’t officially launched yet!

Conan Exiles – A Stillborn?

According to a statement during the Q&A session, the following problems are currently plaguing Conan Exiles:

  • The game is infested with bugs
  • There are plenty of exploits that no one is fixing
  • Many servers regularly have zero active players
  • Some servers have already disappeared
  • On Twitch, the number of viewers is consistently low
  • New content is coming too slowly
  • Bug fixing is not being handled effectively enough

These many bugs are leading to massive player departures from the barbarian wasteland. Even role players are now fed up and are leaving – usually, they are very tolerant of frustration.

Conan Exiles – Developers are Working Overtime

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Rather than ignoring the objection, lead developer Joel Bylos addresses the criticism. To further improve the game, Funcom is working as much as legally permissible. Additionally, they have already outsourced certain areas of development to external companies to be even more effective. Furthermore, Conan Exiles is more stable compared to other early-access games and has fewer bugs.

Bylos also presented additional upcoming innovations for Conan Exiles:

  • Weather effects will come to the new biome, which will also affect temperature. Your characters will need to protect themselves from extreme temperatures.
  • The upcoming new biome will also bring a lot of new content, including traps for fish and crabs, beehives, and harvesting tools for plant fibers.

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