Even a Widowmaker can fight at a control point in Overwatch sometimes. At least in our “Play of the Game” moments of the week.
Every week, absurd, exciting, or simply funny moments happen in Overwatch, often captured in a “Play of the Game”. We searched through social media and picked out three special highlights for you. Enjoy our 3 “Play of the Game” moments of the week.
Our first entry features a McCree doing what he does best: calling out the time of day. In the form of the player Herobunny, he plans a nasty ambush on Volskaya Industries with a Sombra and sneaks up behind the second control point. As Sombra rushes in and takes out all enemies with her ultimate hack, McCree lines up and gets a bunch of enemies in front of his revolver. You can already guess how the scenario ends.
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Snipers like Hanzo and Widowmaker have a somewhat ridiculed reputation in the Overwatch community. They are never at the control point and don’t switch their character, even if the opposing team consists of 6 direct counters. Moreover, they are never where it’s important: at the map objective. The player Fish demonstrates on King’s Row that even as a Widowmaker, you don’t always have to stand far away. One by one, he dismantles the opposing team (almost) single-handedly.
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Our last clip is (once again) not a real “Play of the Game”, but simply a perfect coincidence. Because who has ever seen an Ana who can summon a Roadhog hook? Probably no one, right? This little moment therefore shows the perfect timing. What a great but slightly overpowered character that would be. Nitan would be pleased.
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Have you also experienced a particularly cool game scene that you captured on video? Then just send us a link to the video and maybe you will find your clip again in this post next week!
Is anyone looking for a new sandbox MMORPG? Yes? Then you just have to wait a few more days until the early access phase of Arcfall starts.
Arcfall is described as an online role-playing game that primarily focuses on the social component. Players must work together to ensure a well-functioning economy, as it is entirely player-driven.
You will also explore a large open game world where many dangers await you. These can be wild beasts and monsters, as well as hostile players looking to take you down. Since there is an open PvP system with full loot, you must always be cautious not to fall into an ambush, get killed, and be completely looted.
Many freedoms for players
The collection of resources and crafting of items is also very important. If you like housing, you will have the opportunity to place your house freely in the game world and decorate it according to your own ideas.
You improve your character using a classless system. This allows you to put together the skills you would like to use. Guilds and guild wars are also on the list of features, along with dangerous dungeons, ship journeys, and islands that players can occupy and use as a base.
PvE also plays a role
If you are not into PvP, you can also roam in pure PvE zones. There you cannot be attacked by other players, but can focus on gathering resources and fighting monsters. The game is played from an isometric perspective, and the graphics have a somewhat comic-like look.
The early access phase of Arcfall is scheduled to start on May 15 according to a forum post on Steam and will run for most of the remaining year. A trailer gives you a glimpse into the sandbox MMORPG.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T8YErYS-Es
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There are data from Superdata about the most profitable games in March 2017 regarding digital revenue. Mass Effect Andromeda is showing weaker performance than its predecessor. Very strong is Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands on PS4 and Xbox One.
Every month, the analysis firm Superdata determines the most profitable games of a month: the highest-grossing games worldwide. These are mostly “long-sellers” that maintain their position at the top for a long period through microtransactions or DLCs, known as “Games as a service.” But sales figures also play a role.
Overwatch weaker than CS: Go for the first time since launch
At the top spots on PC, little changes. The MOBA behemoth League of Legends stands before the Asian titles Crossfire and Dungeon Fighter Online.
On PC, Overwatch has now generated less revenue than Counter-Strike: Global Offensive for the first time since launch. The oldie is now overtaking Overwatch, rising from rank 8 in February 2017 to 7 in March. Overwatch falls from 6 to 8. But Overwatch is still available on PS4 and Xbox One.
Mass Effect Andromeda earns less digitally in launch month than Mass Effect 3
Surprisingly, Mass Effect: Andromeda generated less revenue digitally in its launch month compared to Mass Effect 3 (2012).
That is very unusual. Because there is now a strong industry trend that games earn more digitally than before. For instance, digital revenue in the USA grew by 15% in March 2017 compared to the previous year.
The losses of Mass Effect: Andromeda compared to Mass Effect 3 are probably not that severe. Superdata speaks of the “low single-digit percentage range,” meaning somewhere between 3 and 7%.
According to Superdata, 349,000 fewer units of Mass Effect Andromeda were sold digitally on PC than Mass Effect 3 during their respective launch months.
Perhaps the exact date also plays a role: ME: Andromeda was released in the USA on March 21, 2017. Mass Effect 3 was released on March 6, 2012.
Mass Effect: Andromeda only enters the Top 10 at rank 9 on consoles. It does not make the jump on PC.
On the other hand, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands is incredibly strong. It enters the top 10 on PC at rank 10, while on consoles it even reaches the top position at rank 1.
Superdata states that Ghost Recon Wildlands sold 800,000 digital units on PS4 and Xbox One and 400,000 on PC in March.
Lineage 2 Revolution and Hearthstone – Returning to Normality
In mobile games, the rise of Lineage 2 Revolution has temporarily stopped. It shot to rank 1 in February. In March 2017, it is at rank 10 worldwide. The game has only been released in Korea. The competitor Clash Royale is distributed worldwide and has reclaimed the top spot.
Also, Hearthstone, the troubled title from last month, shows improvement. In March 2017, the title generated twice as much revenue as in February, likely because many significant card packs for the expansion “Journey to Un’Goro” were pre-ordered.
Here you can compare the current numbers with those from last month:
Good news for Pokémon GO trainers in rural areas: A spawn increase of 15% has been observed in rural areas.
Trainers in rural or remote areas have a tough time when trying to improve their accounts. In cities, there are many more PokéStops and wild Pokémon than in the countryside. This not only makes searching difficult, but it also demotivates many trainers from playing.
However, this motivation might soon return, as a fan site reports that monster spawns in rural areas have now been increased by about 15%.
Higher chance of finding Pokémon in rural areas
The disadvantages for players in rural areas are evident: There are often very few to no PokéStops in the vicinity. This makes it difficult for trainers to access new items like Poké Balls. Moreover, the tracker works significantly worse. This is because it wants to show the trainer monsters that are near a stop. However, if there are no stops nearby, no Pokémon can be displayed there.
Allegedly, the spawn behavior of monsters in rural areas has now been increased. At least that is what the website PokémonGoHub reports, which is based on data from a Croatian tracker.
The data from the tracker comes from an area of about 60 km² that consists almost entirely of rural areas. Bot accounts repeatedly traverse the same route to assist the bot operator in his research.
Observations of the tracker
The spawn increase did not happen immediately, but was gradually increased over two days.
From April 26 to April 27, there was a increase of 7.42%
From April 27 to April 28, there was a increase of 7.75%
There was no increase in spawn points, but the number of monsters per spawn was increased
A significantly higher spawn rate of rare Pokémon was not observed
There was no change in the method of how the tracker operates. Normally, the spawn rates fluctuate from day to day by about 0% to 2% either positively or negatively. From April 22 to April 28, a positive spawn difference of 14.85% was noted.
Whether the behavior in rural areas has already improved will perhaps be revealed in the next few days. So far, there has been no official confirmation of a spawn increase from the developers. We are curious and will closely monitor the spawns in rural areas to note any changes.
The countries with the highest skill in the Overwatch rankings are allowed to participate in the World Cup. Germany misses the top ten.
During the past month, Overwatch players from around the world have fought for good positions in the rankings to have a chance to participate in the World Championship. Meanwhile, the 32 countries that are allowed to participate in the Overwatch World Cup and compete for the trophy have been finalized. Germany is in eleventh place, ahead of Japan, the Netherlands, and Brazil.
To qualify for the World Cup, skill is required
The selection of the 32 World Championship teams was made by determining the average skill rating of the countries. The average skill level of the top 100 players from each country was closely analyzed. In the meantime, this evaluation has been completed, and the list of the 32 participants is finalized.
With an average skill rating of 4550 points, China secured first place. Closely followed by South Korea with 4522 points and the USA with 4470 points. Fourth and fifth places are occupied by the Scandinavian countries Sweden and Finland. Austria made it to 32nd place with 3900 points.
China: 4550
South Korea: 4522
USA: 4470
Sweden: 4309
Finland: 4295
United Kingdom: 4293
Canada: 4291
France: 4268
Denmark: 4259
Russia: 4221
Germany: 4219
Japan: 4184
Australia: 4184
Chinese Taipei: 4162
Netherlands: 4147
Hong Kong: 4113
Norway: 4101
Poland: 4093
Brazil: 4071
Italy: 4068
Spain: 4051
Israel: 4007
Singapore: 4002
Thailand: 3999
Argentina: 3992
Turkey: 3960
Belgium: 3942
Vietnam: 3941
Portugal: 3930
New Zealand: 3922
Austria: 3900
Romania: 3861
Vote for the German World Cup Committee
The next phase regarding the Overwatch World Championship is now underway. The 32 selected countries are forming an Overwatch World Championship 2017 Committee. Each committee consists of three experts from the local scene who are tasked with assembling the best team for the entire World Cup tournament (including the BlizzCon final).
To give players some influence over the team, Blizzard has come up with something. Ten community members will be selected by Blizzard for each country. Every player and spectator has three votes that can be distributed among these ten individuals to elect them to the committee.
You have a few days left to cast your votes. If you have no idea who the names on the list are, just click the arrow next to the name. A field will unfold where the candidates will briefly introduce themselves. You can vote on the official World Championship page. Here is the link to the voting on Worldcup.Playoverwatch.com
On the Fort de Vaux map in Battlefield 1, you can trigger an Easter egg that spawns a powerful shark.
A new Easter egg in Battlefield 1 allows a giant shark to appear in the game, which has nothing to do with the setting of the game. Sharks were not part of the soldiers’ standard equipment during World War I, but now they have found their way into the World War shooter. This Easter egg is likely intended as a nod to Battlefield 4 players, as there was a Megalodon shark back then.
In a dirty puddle on the Fort de Vaux map in Battlefield 1, the beast awaits. If you turn the right knobs and make noise, it will leap out of the water and claim its victim.
Hidden messages led to the Easter egg
The Fort de Vaux map is part of the They Shall Not Pass DLC, which introduced the French army into the game. Additionally, a shark was embedded in the game, which players could now summon for the first time. The path to this Easter egg was adventurous.
Source: YT DannyonPC
Clues on a dog tag already gave hope before the DLC release that a surprise awaited players. When the players decrypted the message from a dog tag, the phrase “expect further instructions” came to light.
When “They Shall Not Pass” was released, players found a record on the Fort de Vaux map that could be played on a special gramophone. By deciphering the notes heard during the playback of the record, players were informed that “a secret awaits beneath Vaux.” And they would soon see this secret with their own eyes.
Summoning BF1 Megalodon
The confirmation that a secret awaits players on the Fort de Vaux map inspired the community to get creative. After a thorough search, players found three valves that must be opened simultaneously (You can find the locations of these valves in the embedded video at the end of the article.). Once this synchronized task is completed, a puddle will form at the location shown in the video, near point C, where the monster will soon be summoned.
Source: YT DannyonPC
Then go to the large hallway, at the end of which you destroy the pile of crates.
Underneath, there is a drainpipe into which you throw a grenade to awaken the shark.
Return to the puddle that has formed and gather there with other players.
In the puddle, you kill three people in melee combat to turn the water blood red.
The water is now full of blood, and the grenade you threw into the hole has awakened the shark for its appearance.
Now you must select a player to sacrifice.
This player runs into the puddle, causing the Megalodon to spawn, which leaps out of the water with a great jump.
In the following video, YouTuber jackfrags explains the individual steps with in-game scenes.
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In Hearthstone , the 1-mana card “Hungry Crab” has become the current favorite of Hearthstone head Ben Brode. This month really belongs to her.
It is the Year of the Mammoth, but we are experiencing the Month of the Crab. As Kotaku reports, the neutral 1-mana minion “Hungry Crab” is suddenly on everyone’s lips.
Hungry Crab can finally shine in Hearthstone
Actually, the crab with stats of 1/2 for 1 mana is nothing special. However, as a Battlecry, it devours any Murloc, becoming a 3/4 crab monster for 1 mana.
The card has been around forever, but was hardly seen for years because Murlocs were rarely encountered on the Hearthstone boards. One could mostly only play a Murloc deck themselves and let the crab eat one of their own minions to at least provide some value. Not a huge advantage.
However, the latest expansion “Journey to Un’Goro” has introduced some powerful Murlocs into the game. Shaman and Paladin now have “playable Murloc” decks that can also be seen in tournaments.
This greatly diversifies the crab’s menu, and the minion gains significance. Now it is even used by professionals in official tournaments to specially equip their decks against Murlocs.
Crab feasts through the Global Games
The crab recently had a highlight at the Global Games, where the best Hearthstone players in the world compete against each other. They play there for their nation.
The Round 1 crab led the Brit J4CKIECHAN to victory against his Romanian opponent Hannibalz2:
https://youtu.be/4ZCxI5K53A4?t=39m43s
Both players start with perfect plays in Round 1. The Romanian plays a nasty buff Murloc, the “Murloc Tidecaller”, which becomes stronger the more Murloc allies follow him. But that does not happen, as the Murloc becomes crab food. This already brings amusement on both sides in the first turn.
The crab has something good with Ben Brode
The crab even has a favorable position at Blizzard now. Hearthstone head Ben Brode tweets that he went from Rank 3 to the “Legend Rank” in Hearthstone after replacing two Golakka Crawlers in his deck with two “Hungry Crabs”.
Swapped 2 Golakka Crawlers for 2 Hungry Crabs a couple hours ago and went from Rank 3 -> Legend tonight! ? pic.twitter.com/JvbcOC5sKw
The Golakka Crawler is a “modern version” of the crab. However, he prefers pirates over Murlocs. They had become a serious problem with “The Streets of Gadgetzan” in the meantime. Also an interesting card, but currently the original is simply unmatched.
In The Division, Massive introduces new Agent Highlights: These creative ideas have earned in-game rewards.
About two weeks ago, the developers unveiled a new community feature: It is called “Agent Highlights” and rewards creative agents with in-game rewards. Massive showcases works from the community that truly deserve this stage. As a reward, there is then 1000 Phoenix Credits.
Additionally, the developers will announce the “Team Favourite.” This is a work from the player community that is the “personal highlight” of the developer team. It is awarded 2000 Phoenix Credits and 800 Premium Credits. The Premium Credits are the currency for microtransactions in The Division, which can be used to purchase various cosmetics.
The fan creations can come from various areas: Whether videos, cosplay, crafts, blog posts, or much more. Anything that the creative minds out there think of regarding The Division.
Cosplay, Fan Art, and Video
This cosplay by “Shieldsouce” is among the featured works. You wouldn’t want to encounter the Hunter on the street:
This scene is known to every agent – the main menu before diving into the post-apocalypse. However, this is not a screenshot, but an illustration by Deadbird:
Additionally, we will see a “Speed Drawing” by Detwerks:
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Massive showcases more works, such as a podcast or a short story. You can find all creations on the Ubisoft page.
Now let’s move on to the “Team Favourite” – the highlight of the Agent Highlights. This fan art by Eddy-Shinjuku has won. Massive praises the detail richness that the artist has shown:
For the next Agent Highlights, Massive has already started a survey. You can choose between three submissions to select your favorite. The work with the most votes will then be featured in the next article. The creator with the winning vote will receive an in-game reward.
In the space online game Elite Dangerous, players have found the answer to a riddle that surfaced with the official novel after three years.
The novel Elite Reclamation by author Drew Wagar raised the question of what the mysterious Formidine Rift has to do with it. In the novel, a woman named Rebecca talks about it, but due to a wiped memory, she can no longer remember what it’s about. It was clear that the players of Elite Dangerous wanted to find out what it was all about.
What is the Formidine Rift?
In the game, the group called The Children of Raxxla followed every vague clue and has now discovered the wreck of a gigantic ship. The Zurara floats in space, and there is no life on board.
However, the audio logs that are still stored in the computers feature Rebecca’s voice. She was on the ship, which connects it to the Formidine Rift. The audio logs reveal that a consciousness-altering substance was experimented with on board, which transformed the crew into insane killers. Apparently, some organization is behind it, but aliens cannot be ruled out either.
The answer brings new questions
By the way, the questions could only now be answered as the megaships, of which the Zurara is a part, were only introduced with a recent update.
Further clues to this mystery are expected from the upcoming novel Elite Premonition by Drew Wagar. This book will also feature actions in which the players of the space online game have participated. The novel is set to be released later this year.
An interesting interaction between game and novel!
As one can see, Elite Dangerous is full of secrets, making it so interesting to get to the bottom of them.
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In the upcoming MMORPG Dark and Light, magic also plays a role, but it has been integrated into the survival game in a unique way.
Magic plays a role in many MMORPGs, but it is rarely found in survival games because it is difficult to reconcile the often powerful spells with the survival aspect. Dark and Light places a strong emphasis on survival elements, yet aims to offer magic as well, in an interesting and unusual way.
No Spells, but Magical Objects
You will not learn magic in the form of spells that you can improve and that eventually become so powerful that you can practically march through the world without any problems. Magic is only possible in the form of magical objects that are incorporated into crafting.
Thus, you will have to create magic yourself by crafting specific magical objects. However, the crafting of magical objects is supposed to be quite elaborate. This alone is an interesting approach, which will be further expanded.
Magic Supports
Magic will always be used to support the existing skills. This means that everything you need to do in terms of survival can be simplified or enhanced through magical objects. This will also apply to combat.
Magic is thus a form of enhancement that anyone can learn. The developers place great importance on good balancing. There will always be non-magical objects that are extremely powerful. Therefore, magic is not a necessity. In some situations, it will be useful, while in others it may not be. Often, a combination of magic and physical abilities will advance you as well.
Currently, it is still uncertain when the MMORPG Dark and Light will be released. An early access phase is expected to start later this year.
In Destiny, an amazing video has been released: A Guardian managed to eliminate all enemies in the Trials of Osiris with just one Super. The special thing about it: They activated their Supers too!
Now you see a video that is currently categorized by the community as “epic”, “fantastic”, “beautiful”, and “This is amazing”. Whether these users are exaggerating and misquoting Lord Shaxx, you can now decide for yourself. I think: An amazing video that we will surely see again soon in the “Videos of the Week”.
We embed the video directly:
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The Golden Gun against Hammer, Fist of Havoc, and Nova Bomb
This video comes from the completely unknown YouTuber Ethan Tripp. Although it has only been online for a few hours, it has already achieved over 10,000 views – rapidly increasing. It has already landed on reddit and is currently collecting upvotes.
What you see is a Guardian in the Trials of Osiris who is in a tricky situation. His two teammates are already eliminated, now it’s 1v3. He activates his Golden Gun and takes out a Hammer Titan who just comes around the corner. Phew!
However, it continues. He encounters the second opposing Titan, who wants to finish him off with the Fist of Havoc. However, the gunslinger manages to kill him during his animation with the Golden Gun. Two are eliminated, he has one shot left with his Golden Gun.
Just before the Super runs out, he encounters the third enemy, this time a Warlock who tries with the Nova Bomb. But – and this is really incredible – the Guardian kills this one too with his Golden Gun.
This way, he managed to defeat three opponents who were just activating their Supers with a Golden Gun. Really, really strong!
On reddit, not only this achievement but also the reactions of the teammates are celebrated:
First kill: “Haha”
Second kill: “Hahaha”
Third kill: “Ahaha, hahaha”
A video you want to watch more often! What do you think of it?
The PS4 and Xbox One received a hotfix for ARK Survival Evolved. Update 1.19 fixes issues with inventory and split-screen. Just yesterday, the consoles received a hotfix – 1.18.
On the Xbox One, it is version v753.3 – This will go into the certification process tomorrow, on May 1st.
Ark PS4, Xbox: Update 1.19 adjusts inventory and split-screen
With the hotfix, the same issues are being addressed on PS4 and Xbox One:
In the inventory, items will no longer be automatically split when they are in the first slot.
In split-screen, the second player no longer sounds like they are underwater the whole time. Shadows no longer flicker randomly.
R2 now correctly crafts one item at a time.
The Tapejara can now once again hold onto walls, cliffs, and “Redwood” trees.
Ark Xbox One: Update v753.3 – ETA May 1 – Hotfix may come tomorrow
The hotfix for the Xbox One is still pending. The patch will go into certification tomorrow, May 1st. This means it may be released for Xbox One in the US tomorrow. In Germany, we can expect update v753.3 at the earliest Monday night.
PS4 & Xbox One received a hotfix just yesterday
Just yesterday, console players in Ark Survival Evolved received a hotfix – Patch 1.18. This fixed inventory and gameplay issues. Additionally, PS4 players experienced a bug that caused the game to crash and resulted in a blue screen – the underwater cave bug.
The hotfix was a result of a massive update for consoles that was intended to address both the Easter event and the flyer nerf.
The complete patch notes of the current hotfix can be found in our source references.
Heroes of the Storm receives a new loot system with Update 2.0 that gives you much more rewards. But with a few tricks, you can significantly increase your yield. We show you the basics and nuances of the new loot box system of Heroes of the Storm.
With Heroes of the Storm 2.0, Blizzard’s MOBA aligns its rewards more closely with its own hero shooter Overwatch. There is more loot and more stuff to earn without spending a single cent. Even casual players will be rewarded handsomely. However, if you want to maximize your loot, be sure to check out our tips and tricks for leveling and looting.
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The core of Heroes of the Storm 2.0 is loot boxes. You receive these with every level-up, but occasionally you will get special versions. Here are the basics of the new system:
Boxes can contain common (sprays and emojis), rare (regular skins and mounts), epic (new heroes, special skins and mounts, announcer packs) and legendary items (latest heroes as well as particularly cool skins and mounts).
Every regular box can contain items of all rarity levels – as long as it is not a rare or epic box. There is no guarantee for a specific rarity. In return, rare and epic boxes have at least one item of the specified rarity.
Every 18th box guaranteed contains a legendary item unless one has already been drawn before.
You can re-roll the items in the boxes for gold up to three times. This is especially useful with rare and epic chests, as you are still entitled to at least one item of the specified rarity.
Duplicate items turn into shards. There are 5, 20, 100, and 400 shards for common, rare, epic, and legendary duplicates.
With shards, you can specifically transform into a desired rare, epic, or legendary item for 100, 400, or 1,600.
Instead of spending real money directly, you now purchase gems for real money. With gems, you primarily buy heroes, boxes, and stim packs.
You can only buy selected items, which change regularly, for gems. Everything else must be crafted with shards or drawn from boxes.
Heroes of the Storm 2.0 – What are Boxes Worth?
Boxes can also be purchased for the new real money currency “gems.” A box costs 100 gems, which are worth 0.95 Euro. However, you make a significantly better deal when you buy gems in bulk, as you will receive bonus gems then.
HotS 2.0 – Purchasing Skins Becomes Complicated
Basically, the new loot system is a fine thing. You can draw any item in the game for free from a box. But as there are so many items, it can take a long time until you get the item you want. On the one hand, each individual color version of a skin is now its own item that must be drawn separately. On the other hand, you can only purchase a handful of items directly for jewels (330 to 500 jewels per item).
The selection changes regularly, but it can take some time until your dream item is among them. Alternatively, you can build an item of your choice from shards at any time, but to get a cool legendary skin, you need 1,600 shards.
To receive as many duplicates as possible, you would need to purchase approximately 2,000 jewels (16.58 Euro) worth of boxes. In the past, individual legendary skins cost around 15 Euro and you received all three color variants at once.
So, if you only want a specific skin, the new system is clearly more expensive.
Heroes of the Storm 2.0 – More Loot Through Stimpacks?
Every character level gives you a loot box. You get boxes most easily through new heroes, as they require only 250,000 XP for Level 2, 400,000 for Level 3 and additionally 100,000 more than the previous level for each subsequent level.
This ends at Level 12 with 1.2 million XP for each level thereafter.
Every game lasting between 15 and 20 minutes roughly earns 75,000 XP, with additional bonuses for winning, good combat performance, and playing with friends and teams. However, if you use a stim pack, your base gain doubles and you earn about 75,000 extra XP per win.
Stimpacks – Optimal for Hardcore Players!
With this, you can level up very quickly and scoop up many additional boxes. However, stimpacks cost jewels, which can only be obtained for real money. Stimpack prices range from 400 jewels for 7 days to 1,000 jewels for 30 days to 9,000 jewels for a whole year.
However, keep in mind that for 72 Euros (based on the best exchange rate), you could also have received 90 boxes. You need to play often enough in the booked year to earn more than 90 additional boxes through level-ups for the stimpack to be worthwhile. This is not a problem for hardcore gamers, but casual players should think twice about it.
But don’t worry, you will still get enough boxes if you just keep leveling your favorite heroes and play a new character occasionally. New heroes are released every three weeks anyway!
So, you won’t run out of loot any time soon, and you will have more of it if you acquire new heroes for gold or gems.
HotS 2.0 – In Summary More Random Loot
Overall, the new loot system is optimal for frequent players and people who simply want to have everything. However, those who only play occasionally and prefer to sporadically buy a specific skin or mount may be disappointed. They now only get their desired item through luck.
What do you think? Do you miss the old HotS, where you could buy everything with money, or do you prefer the random principle and the many rewards from HotS 2.0? Let us know in the comments!
Microsoft’s Phil Spencer visited the developer studio Rare and had a lot of fun with the latest version of the pirate online game Sea of Thieves. We show you the gameplay video of Sea of Thieves.
In an interesting and also funny gameplay video, you can see how Phil Spencer performs in the game. And even though there are initial difficulties that lead to being taken down by a skeleton, he gets quite good at Sea of Thieves and seems to have a lot of fun. The video also demonstrates well how the missions currently play out.
Ship Battles and Boarding Attacks
A crew sets out to find a treasure, exploring an island and dealing with the undead. Back on the ship, they encounter another crew, who, however, have no honorable intentions.
A fierce ship battle breaks out, initially fought with cannons, but also leading to boarding attacks and thus sword fights on deck.
A highlight: during the boarding, attackers misjudge the distances and joyfully jump to their death, much to everyone’s amusement.
It is great to see how versatile and interesting the game is and how one situation leads to the next, promising a very dynamic gameplay.
Still No Release Date
Currently, technical alpha phases for Sea of Thieves are taking place repeatedly, where invited players can test the latest versions and provide feedback. However, only on the Xbox One so far. An alpha for PC is planned, but there is no date yet. A release date for the pirate online game has also not been announced yet. However, it is expected to be this year.
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In Final Fantasy XIV, a new expansion called Stormblood is coming. We will show you the 7 key figures for the new chapter in the story of Final Fantasy XIV.
Stormblood is set to be released on June 20: The story in this MMORPG is considered by many players to be one of the best in the genre. The 7 “key figures” in Stormblood have now been introduced. Some are familiar faces, while others are new. We quote Square Enix:
Lyse
The primary goal of the self-confident fistfighter is the liberation of her homeland Ala Mhigo, and she is unafraid to put herself in danger for it. She is a true daredevil who usually acts first and thinks later. But is that enough to save her homeland?
Gosetsu
A doman samurai from the far eastern continent of Othard. He served the lords of his land loyally until the Garlean invaders arrived 25 years ago and mercilessly crushed any resistance. Yet Gosetsu has not forgotten his fight for freedom for a moment. In the underground, he is laying the groundwork for the liberation of his homeland, and the Doman people know that the formidable swordsman, known throughout the land for his bravery and generosity, will never give up on them.
Yugiri
A ninja in the service of the Doman ruling house. When the recent uprising against the Garleans failed, she was instructed by her lord to rescue as many Doman people as possible to Eorzea. Yugiri is filled with a sense of duty. She acts thoughtfully and calmly, yet is also full of passion.
Hien
The rightful heir to the throne of Doma. When he could no longer bear to witness the oppression of his people by the Garleans, he led an uprising, which, even with battle-hardened allies like Gosetsu and Yugiri by his side, ended in defeat. Hien has been missing ever since.
Zenos yae Galvus
The commander of the XII Legion of the Garlean Empire and son of the current emperor. He loves to fight like no other and is always found at the forefront. His ruthlessness shows no mercy towards opponents or followers. During the successful suppression of the revolt in Doma, Zenos yae Galvus took a liking to the katana found there and now wields such a weapon himself.
Yotsuyu
The ruthless governor of the Doma occupied by the Garleans. Her captivating beauty cannot disguise her pitch-black heart. She deeply hates the Doman people and tyrannizes them with cruel arbitrariness, ostensibly to eradicate harmful subjects. Her burning hatred seems to be fueled by a dark past…
Fordola
A young Mhigitin in the service of the Garleans, born and trained under Garlean occupation. Hated by the Mhigiten as a traitor, scorned by the Garleans as a savage, she tries by all means to carve out a path to greater recognition for herself and her comrades.
In Black Desert Online there was a recent incident in which passwords for BDO accounts were stolen through a third-party website. Therefore, the developers from Kakao Games reset affected accounts.
Anyone trying to log into Black Desert Online might have a problem. Some accounts were stolen from Black Desert Online through an unspecified third-party website, as the passwords were compromised.
The developers from Kakao Games have already taken action.
Black Desert Online – Account suspended? – This is what to do!
Fortunately, the developers were able to identify the affected accounts and suspended them by resetting the password. So if you are affected, you can no longer log in with your previous password. Your possessions, heroes, and mounts should be safe. That’s all well and good, but how do you get back into the game now?
For all affected players, Kakao Games customer service is available. Under the provided link, you can change both your password and your used email address (if it was also compromised). However, this can take up to 90 minutes, so it’s better to do it sooner rather than later if you want to avoid ruining your cozy evening with the donkey (or baby elephant).
Password Theft – Better change everywhere
Kakao Games does not disclose who is behind the password theft or what the name of the site responsible for the loss is. However, they advise all affected players to no longer use the password used for BDO. It should also be changed everywhere else it might have been used.
The reactions from players were understandably upset. Many wondered which site was to blame for this misery. Many suspected gold sellers and farming sites. Others complained that the developers did not offer “two-factor authentication” as an additional security measure in Europe and North America. Such a feature has been available in the Korean version for a long time, after all.
Ubisoft has listened to fan requests and made a change to the supply system in Ghost Recon Wildlands that significantly enhances the co-op mode.
You can say what you want about Ubisoft. In recent weeks, especially after the release of the Narco Road DLC, the mood among players has been low. The reason for the bad mood was the additional content like monster trucks and nitro racing cars that were added in the expansion.
Just a few days ago, patch 3.5 was released, bringing hidden changes to the game that players had requested. Thanks to these changes, the multiplayer mode is now much more relaxed.
Want some supplies?
In the multiplayer or co-op mode of Ghost Recon Wildlands, you play with up to three other friends and complete tasks together. In enemy camps, it’s not just about taking down opponents or interrogating them, but also about thoroughly searching the environment. There, you’ll often find supplies like medications or ammunition that you can mark for the rebels.
These supplies are helpful for you as they are a resource for distributing skill points in the skill tree. So, if you’re out with your friends in the “replicated” Bolivia and find supplies there, you often have to interrupt your actual mission for a few seconds so that each team member can mark the supplies and get credited with resources. There was no general sharing of marked resources.
Many players complained that the marking interrupts the gameplay flow. The developers have likely seen this and made a change in Wildlands that makes collecting supplies much more relaxed.
Collected supplies are now shared with the group! In co-op mode, it is now sufficient for one team member to mark the found supplies for them to be credited to every player. A change that greatly enhances the gameplay, as you no longer have to leave your (sniper) position to mark medications, but can let players who are already nearby do that.
This change has been noted by some PC players since the release of patch 3.5. It is still unclear how far away you can be from the group to collect the supplies so that they still count for all members. In our test, we were about 80 meters away from other members who were credited with the resources.
A streamer was first “swatted” on a passenger plane. A bomb threat prompted the FBI to respond. The streamer was banned from Twitch after the incident.
According to Heatstreet, Twitch streamer Ice Poseidon was escorted off the plane by FBI agents during a flight from Phoenix to Los Angeles and interrogated for several hours. He was later released as innocent.
Apparently, Ice Poseidon is the latest victim of so-called “swatting.” In this extremely dangerous situation, individuals call the police and provide false information, causing a specialized police unit (S.W.A.T.) to respond expecting to encounter a highly explosive situation: often these are supposed hostage situations, involving life and death stakes.
The streamer and his family are at risk. Usually, a streamer is overwhelmed at his home by a police team.
This is the first time such an event has occurred on a plane.
Bomb Threat Against Passenger Plane
Someone apparently alerted the police about Ice Poseidon having a bomb. In response, the FBI arrived.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alv1Cpr9N4w
The situation takes on an absurd twist because the streamer had revealed to his viewers the exact gate and terminal number while waiting for the flight.
Even then, he had a dark premonition. He said: “I don’t know if it’s a good idea to tell you this. But what can you do?”
The streamer was banned from Twitch after the incident. It’s still unclear what the exact reasons are. It might be that Twitch accuses him of provoking the incident for attention.
Twitch is now likely under pressure after this incident. The “plane swatting” made it to national US television news.
Streaming on Twitch has taken a concerning turn in recent months since Twitch introduced the “IRL” category (In Real Life). This is a form of “mobile streaming” where viewers can follow streamers not only at the computer, but also in everyday life via smartphone.
Destiny streamer ProfessorBroman has complained that this type of stream totally disrupts the “work/life” balance, as there is now no reason not to be online and streaming constantly.
In FIFA 17 FUT, the TOTS phase (Team of the Season) is approaching. These players were chosen by the community for the “Most Consistent” teams.
The “Team of the Season” phase is expected in May for FIFA 17’s Ultimate Team. EA Sports will gradually release teams featuring players who have shown consistently strong performances in their leagues this season. These players will receive upgraded cards.
Before EA Sports releases the teams sorted by leagues, the community teams come into play. These are officially called “Most Consistent” teams and are directly voted on by the community. There is a Gold, a Silver, and a Bronze team.
Until April 24, the FIFA community had time to cast their votes. Now the results are in, as can be seen from the FIFA forum. Each team consists of 24 players (probably 23 in the team + 1 player available through an SBC) who were consistently good but never received an IF card (TOTW, MOTM, etc.) in FUT 17.
FUT 17 – Community TOTS – Most Consistent Gold
Keep in mind that the positions and overall ratings may still change until EA Sports announces the final results.
Defender RB: Carvajal, Real Madrid CF – 84 -> 90 CB: Jan Vertonghen, Tottenham Hotspurs – 83 -> 89 CB: Federico Fazio, AS Roma – 80 -> 87 CB: Marcelo, Beşiktaş JK – 76 -> 83 CB: Pontus Jansson, Leeds United – 76 -> 83 CB: Mathias Jørgensen, FC København – 75 -> 83 CB: Michal Pazdan, Legia Warszawa – 75 -> 83
Midfielder CDM: Danilo Pereira, FC Porto – 83 -> 89 CDM: Morgan Sanson, Olympique de Marseille – 80 -> 86 CDM: Sebastian Rudy, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim – 78 -> 85 CDM: Denis Glushakov, Spartak Moscow – 77 -> 84 RM: Gelson Martins, Sporting CP – 80 -> 87 RM: Yoric Ravet, BSC Young Boys – 75 -> 83 CM: Karim El Ahmadi, Feyenoord – 78 -> 85 CM: Ruud Vormer, Club Brugge KV – 77 -> 84 CM: Lucas Torreira, Sampdoria – 75 -> 81 LM: Jonathan Viera, UD Las Palmas – 82 -> 89 LF: Bruma, Galatasaray SK – 80 -> 87
Forward ST: Giampaolo Pazzini, Hellas Verona – 76 -> 83 ST: Roger, Levante UD – 76 -> 83 ST: Matt Ritchie, Newcastle United – 76 -> 83 ST: Sebastián Driussi, River Plate – 75 -> 83
FUT 17 – Community TOTS – Most Consistent Silver
Goalkeeper GK: Jesper Hansen, Lyngby BK – 70 -> 74 GK: Danny Vukovic, Sydney FC – 66 -> 74
Defender RB: Emil Salomonsson, IFK Göteborg – 71 -> 74 RB: Andrea Conti, Atalanta – 71 -> 74 CB: Osama Hawsawi, Al Hilal – 73 -> 74 CB: Viktor Vasin, CSKA Moscow – 73 -> 74 CB: Jan-Arie van der Heijden, Feyenoord – 72 -> 74 CB: Lonrezo Gordinho, Kaizer Chiefs – 68 -> 74 LB: Theo Hernandez, Deportivo Alavés – 74 -> 74 LB: Piotr Tomasik, Jagiellonia Białysto – 65 -> 74
Forward ST: Chris Wood, Leeds United – 72 -> 74 ST: Ángel Rodríguez, Real Zaragoza – 71 -> 74 ST: Francesco Caputo, Virtus Entella – 71 -> 74 ST: Alfredo Morelos, HJK Helsink – 65 -> 74
FUT 17 – Community TOTS – Most Consistent Bronze
Goalkeeper GK: Chris Maxwell, Preston North End – 63 -> 64 GK: Julian Pollersbeck, 1. FC Kaiserslautern – 57 -> 64
Defender RB: Rhyan Grant, Sydney FC – 64 -> 64 RB: An Hyeon Beom, Jeju United FC – 63 -> 64 CB: Ivan Runje, Jagiellonia Białystok – 64 -> 64 CB: Jack O’Connell, Sheffield United – 64 -> 64 CB: Sauli Väisänen, AIK – 64 -> 64 CB: Christian Burgess, Portsmouth – 64 -> 64 CB: Liam Lindsay, Partick Thistle FC – 60 -> 64
Midfielder
CDM: Christian Nørgaard, Brøndby IF – 63 -> 64 RM: Ezgjan Alioski, FC Lugano – 63 -> 64 RM: David Wheeler, Exeter City – 60 -> 64 RM: Chadrac Akolo, FC Sion – 56 -> 64 CM: Fredrik Haugen, SK Brann – 64 -> 64 CM: Lukas Lerager, SV Zulte-Waregem – 64 -> 64 CM: Konrad Laimer, FC Red Bull Salzburg – 63 -> 64 CM: Henry Onyekuru, KAS Eupen – 64 -> 64
Forward ST: Rafael Silva, Urawa Red Diamonds – 63 -> 64 ST: Amath Diedhiou, CD Tenerife – 62 -> 64 ST: Sean Maguire, Cork City – 62 -> 64 ST: Charlie Wyke, Bradford City – 61 -> 64 ST: Adama Niane, ESTAC Troyes – 59 -> 64
It is expected that these three TOTS will be released simultaneously. We anticipate that it will be on May 19 at 7 PM. There is not yet an official release date.
Due to a new Chinese law, the drop rates of the loot boxes (Hextech) in League of Legends had to be disclosed.
In League of Legends, there is a chest system that can reward you, similar to Overwatch, CS:GO, or HotS with cosmetic items or champions. Various contents may await players in the chests, some of which are more and some less useful. The chance in China to get a permanent skin or other contents from a Hextech chest has now been disclosed.
Gacha-what? In simple terms, Gacha is a monetization method used in many successful F2P games in China and Japan. A Gacha is essentially a toy vending machine where users have to insert money to receive a plastic egg. Inside this egg is a prize (in most cases, a toy collectible).
Anyone looking to complete their toy collection must invest a lot of luck (and money) because some figures are rarer than others. Those who get duplicate figures can trade them with friends or other players. The comparison to loot box systems in which players collect skins or champions becomes quite clear.
The following drop rates for Hextech chests have now been disclosed on the Chinese League of Legends website:
According to the translation by Reddit user NeoThermic, the following loot chances exist:
Champion Shards: 14.61%
Skin Shards: 45.135%
Permanently Available Champions: 7%
Permanently Available Skin: 29.255%
Summoner Icons: 2%
Ward Skins: 2%
Gem Stones are sadly not listed here.
An important note regarding these drop rates: Permanently available champions or skins can only be obtained from special event boxes. The mentioned numbers are likely related to event Hextech chests. It is impossible to directly get champions like Graves from a normal Hextech chest, which is called “Portals” in China, without using resources for the activation.
Keep in mind that there may be different drop rates for these items in China than on our servers. An ultimate skin costs about 3250 RP with us and around 20,000 RP in China. Hextech-Annie costs 10 gems with us and 40 gems in China. As a comparison, you see the Chinese RP prices for some skins in the following image (screenshot from user QDP2):
It is therefore possible that the drop chances on our servers are only similar or different compared to the drop rates shown above from the Chinese LoL website.
While the low percentages for ward skins are quite realistic from my own experience. I have only found one in my many opened chests.
