WildStar is looking for the Dungeon Superstar with PvE Leaderboards

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WildStar is getting some useful new features with the upcoming update 1.7.1. If you’ve always wanted to compete with other players in PvE, you can compare your performance on PvE leaderboards with other players and groups. Additionally, there will be a global bank and new Prime Dungeons as well.

The new Urmatrix update for WildStar is continuing, and now that you can use a new progression system beyond level 50, the developers at Carbine want to provide you with more content.

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Patch 1.7.1, which is now on the test server, finally brings a shared bank, new Prime instances, and a PvE leaderboard!

WildStar – Patch 1.7.1 – Who is the best dungeon crawler?

WildStar may not advertise itself as the “hardcore” game anymore, but if you still want to know how “hardcore” you are compared to other players, you can look forward to the new PvE leaderboards with Patch 1.7.1.

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There you can see which player alone or which group is in front in Prime Expeditions or Prime Dungeons. To ensure there are enough such Prime instances, they will be expanded. The instances “Skullcano”, “Rage Logic”, and “Outpost M-13” will be added to the existing list.

WildStar – Dinosaurs from the lottery booth and bank slots for everyone!

With Patch 1.7.1, the notoriously greedy Lopp seer Madame Fey (“Give me glitzies!”) is finally getting an update. Her assortment now includes a collection of prehistoric creatures under the name “Madame Fay’s Prehistoric Island Paradise”, including the coveted “Astrosaurus Nex” as a mount.

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So that you can store your loot from Madame Fay’s lottery booth well and share it between your heroes, Patch 1.7.1 finally brings a shared bank that all heroes on the same server can use, regardless of their faction.

Patch 1.7.1 has been on the WildStar test server since April 25. The upcoming update 1.7.2 is expected to bring the first Prime raid.

Also interesting: WildStar – Raids are getting harder – Heroes too!

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Conan Exiles: “Lasst ihn schwingen” – Dance-Party dank neuer Emotes

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Conan Exiles recently received new emotes via a patch. Among them are “funny” dance animations. However, they go completely off the rails when no pants are worn and the notorious penis physics and other animation glitches take over …

Warning! Not Safe for Work!

Conan Exiles is known for many things: brutal survival action in the wasteland, wild animals, savage barbarians, creepy horrors lurking in the sewers of ancient ruins and joyfully swinging penises!

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The masculinity is therefore again at the center of the latest update for Conan Exiles, which brought 50 fresh emotes.

Conan Exiles – Emotes – Dance the traditional Cossack Dance!

Those who unlock the new dance animations and let a clothed barbarian perform the emote are treated to a classic folk dance that strongly resembles the traditional Cossack dance of the Cossacks. The dance is well animated and full of acrobatic elements.

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However, if a proper barbarian regards pants as a nasty invention and constantly runs around Hyboria unclothed, he gets an entirely different dance performance when he performs “/emote dance”. As expected, the anatomy swings and sways – depending on length and size – physically correctly through the air during the wild dance.

Conan Exiles – Dance Emotes – “This cannot be healthy!”

This may disturb those less inclined towards penises, but the true horror of the “penis dance” is the completely buggy animations that only become apparent when no clothing is worn.

In light of the bizarre contortions and distortions, the penis quickly becomes a minor matter. Against these animation fails, even the pancake faces and monkey animations from Mass Effect Andromeda are harmless.

If you want to see the bizarre penis dances and contortions from Hyboria: We have embedded them here.

But beware! The following animations contain animated penises and are definitely “Not Safe for Work!”

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Also interesting: Conan Exiles – Developer has big plans for the penis!

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The Division: Hands – One of the best talents will be nerfed in 1.6.1

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In The Division, the armor talent “Nimble” is getting a nerf. Currently, this is considered one of the best talents in the game.

High-end builds have been very popular since the 1.6 update. Instead of relying on gear sets, many agents prefer to combine six high-end armor pieces – even together with exotics – to create a strong character build. These items have gear talents, some of which are particularly popular.

One of the strongest armor talents is “Nimble”: So far, it works in a way that when moving from cover to cover in combat, 2% of maximum health is healed for every meter traveled. In combination with character talents like “Tactical Advantage”, these “cover-to-cover” moves become extremely useful.

Nimble is therefore controversial:

  • Some say that this talent is overpowered. It replaces healing skills like “First Aid”, as you just have to run from cover to cover a few times to regenerate well. The effect is too powerful, which is why numerous agents rely on it in their builds.
  • However, many other players argue: Yes, Nimble is strong, but not overpowered. It fits just as it is.
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Nimble Nerf with 1.6.1

Massive sees it differently: They see a need for action regarding Nimble. Currently, it provides too great advantages, which is why they will slightly tone it down with the 1.6.1 update.

This nerf causes Nimble to trigger healing over time. Previously, you received the healing effect immediately upon reaching cover. From now on, the healing effect will be granted over a period of 4 seconds in 4 ticks. During this time, the agent must remain in cover; otherwise, the effect will be interrupted.
Important: The total amount of healing remains unchanged. It just takes longer to receive it.

Additionally, there will be a bug fix for Nimble, so you can no longer be revived by this talent if you die during a “cover-to-cover” movement.

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How “successful” is the nerf?

Since last week, this change has been testable on the public test servers. And the agents are not of one mind regarding this nerf. Supporters say: Yes, the nerf was necessary. Even after the nerf, the talent is still useful and very helpful. Massive responded correctly.

However, there are also many voices that consider the nerf to be wrong. It was unnecessary. The criticism is once again loud that Massive nerfs everything that is fun and good.

Note: Until the release of the 1.6.1 update on the live servers, a lot can still change. Therefore, we ask you: Have you already tested Nimble on the PTS? What do you think of the adjustment?

Interesting: The Division: Loadouts in Detail – What they can do, what they can’t

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Online Role-Playing Games 2017: Boredom? 5 Recipes for MMORPG Fans

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Not much has happened in the MMORPGs in 2017. What should fans of online role-playing games do now when they are bored?

In the past, being a fan of online role-playing games was simple. Either you played one of the big established MMORPGs like WoW or you waited for the “next big thing” that would be released in a few months or years: Lord of the Rings Online, Rift, Guild Wars 2, Star Wars: The Old Republic, The Elder Scrolls Online or WildStar. All these games were at some point considered the “next big thing” to look forward to.

That’s different today. The big supply of MMORPGs has been cut off. No more AAA MMORPGs are being developed in the West – WildStar was the last one in 2014. The hopefuls Everquest Next and Titan have since been canceled. Well, Amazon is said to be working on something, but there’s hardly more known than the name.

Some online role-players are feeling a kind of spring depression in the spring of 2017. What should I play? What should I look forward to when I am bored?

Let’s take a look at the current trends in the MMORPG market. What strategy is the best recipe for fans against boredom?

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Conservative: In summer, one likes it classic – old love in a new guise

The problem: Players are tired of the MMORPG they are currently playing. And are looking for a new love.

The situation: Starting in June 2017, a visit to an old online role-playing love could be worthwhile.

  • The Elder Scrolls Online is getting its first major expansion, Morrowind, on June 6. It returns to the exotic Vvardenfell in a high-fantasy setting. Zenimax would prefer for it to be perceived as a new RPG of its own. A new class and fresh content are coming. Ideal for anyone who wants to take another look at The Elder Scrolls Online, which has improved significantly since its release.
  • Final Fantasy XIV is also refreshing itself in the summer. The second expansion, “Stormblood,” will be released on June 20. Here, Square Enix takes willing victims into an Asian setting. This is also an ideal opportunity to get into an established MMORPG. FF14 is generally considered the most polished and refined MMORPG – on par with WoW.
  • Adventurous players who enjoy story should keep an eye on “The Secret World Legends”. This one should also be ready in summer, allowing players to take a look at the rework. TSW Legends wants to maintain the strengths of the “old” MMORPG, the great story and history – and equip those strengths with a fresh coat of paint and action gameplay. Could turn out to be a hidden gem.
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Our recipe against boredom: The summer table is richly set for MMORPG fans if they are willing to return to an “old love” or discover a generally recognized “good game” for the first time.

That was our first “conservative recipe” against boredom in the MMORPG year 2017, on the next pages we will look at 4 other ways!

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PS4 Pro for 99€: Shitstorm – Angry customers on Twitter & Facebook

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The retailer Gamestop has made an offer that many cannot refuse: A PS4 Pro for €99 if you trade in your old PS4. However, the offer has now sparked a shitstorm. We show you reactions from angry or mocking potential customers on social media on Twitter and Facebook.

On Sunday, we reported, that Gamestop is planning a great offer. We called it the offer of the year. An old, used PS4, 2 games, and €99 should allow you to exchange it for a new PS4 Pro starting Wednesday, April 26. This was already circulating on German-speaking internet on Sunday evening.

Yesterday, Tuesday, we reported, that this offer is already sold out in many places, even though the campaign was supposed to start today, Wednesday. Many stores had already taken pre-orders – and the stocks were exhausted even before the campaign started.

This morning, many potential buyers went to Gamestop with their old PS4 and stood in line to bring home a new PS4 Pro. In some places, this was successful. Elsewhere, it was not.

Statement from GameStop: Restock is coming

In an official statement from Gamestop at 10 a.m., it says:

Gamestop Statement

Angry reactions on Facebook

But those who were partly unfriendly rejected are placing their anger on Gamestop and are going to social media to vent their frustration.

We want to present you the best and worst reactions from social media here to give you an impression:

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Press: GameStar gets thrown out of the store

Update 6:30 PM: There is now an updated, new official statement from GameStop regarding the promotion

PS4 Pro for 99 Euro – Promotion continues – Official statement

What are your experiences with the promotion? Are you among the lucky ones who could take home a PS4 Pro? Or are you one of those who are currently boiling with anger?

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Destiny: The 14 Best Vendor Weapons, Weapons Day on April 26th.

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In Destiny, today, on 26th April, it’s Weapon Day. What offers does Banshee-44 bring and which vendor weapons are particularly worth it this week?

Since the Age of Triumph, the faction vendors bring new weapon rolls weekly. While the weapons are still the same as those since the launch of Rise of Iron, the perks change from week to week.

Recommended Weapons This Week

At the Crucible Quartermaster, almost every weapon has a strong roll, which may not be a “God Roll”, but can definitely be fun. The following stand out:

  • Zero-Day Dilemma (Auto Rifle): Spraying and Playing, Sturdy Frame and Persistence. A precise and stable auto rifle with high impact, which, however, comes with a very low magazine size. This is balanced out by Spraying and Playing.
  • Every New Day (Fusion Rifle): Battle Runner, Hand-Laid Stock and Hot-Swap.
  • Anton’s Rule (Hand Cannon): Outlaw or Feeding Frenzy, Hand Loader and Hot-Swap.
  • Neutral Chaotic (Machine Gun): Spraying and Playing, Perfect Balance or Fluted Barrel, Persistence. Great for PvE and PvP!
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  • Survey VII (Sniper Rifle): Armor-Piercing Rounds or Fixed Draw, Perfect Balance or Triple, Unyielding
  • First Citizen IX (Machine Gun): Armor-Piercing Rounds, Perfect Balance or Mass Control, Persistence

Dead Orbit

  • Core Piece 01 (Scout Rifle): Explosive Rounds, Perfect Balance or Outlaw, Mass Control. Very good in PvE!
  • One Last Try 001 (Shotgun): Increased Magazine or Hip Fire, Small Caliber Rounds, Pointed Inquiry
  • Dust to Dust 00 (Rocket Launcher): Spear and Grenades and Horseshoes – strong in PvP!

Vanguard Quartermaster

  • The Continental (Auto Rifle): Spraying and Playing, Hand-Laid Stock or Fluted Barrel, Third Eye
  • Teacup Storm (Hand Cannon): Zen Moment or Feeding Frenzy, Snapshot or High Caliber Rounds, Hot-Swap

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  • The Wounded (Scout Rifle): Explosive Rounds or Full Auto, Hammer Forged or Unyielding, Mass Control
  • The Waiting (Fusion Rifle): Accelerated Coils or Fixed Draw, Hammer Forged or Spraying and Playing, Pointed Inquiry
  • The War Path (Rocket Launcher): Heavy Payload and Grenades and Horseshoes
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What weapons can you recommend?

Weapon Day Today – 26th April

Wednesdays celebrate Weapon Day. Banshee-44 has these forging orders on offer:

  • From SUROS, the auto rifle ARI-41. Impact 8.
  • Omolon delivers the hand cannon Kumakatok HC4. Impact 68. A strong weapon with good perks.
  • Additionally, there is the rocket launcher SUROS JLB-47.
  • From Häkke, the shotgun Jingukogo-D. Impact 52.
  • The second Häkke shotgun Strongbow-D is also on offer. Impact 52.

You can pick up these weapons with these perks:

  • The hand cannon Kumakatok HC4 comes with no particularly strong perks.
  • The pulse rifle SUROS PDX-45 also has no strong perks.
  • The pulse rifle Herja-D provides Headseeker, Feeding Frenzy, and Injection Mold. Additionally, there is a roll with Mass Control, Spraying and Playing, and Injection Mold.
  • The scout rifle SUROS DIS-47 comes with Outlaw and Injection Mold.
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Interesting: Destiny: 10 Story Questions we want answers to in Destiny 2

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Guild Wars 2: “Crucible” promises shocking revelations

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The vibrant story of Guild Wars 2 reaches the penultimate chapter of Season 3 with the episode “Flashpoint”. Several stories come to a close, and there are expected to be all sorts of shocking revelations.

Unlike the previous seasons of the living story of Guild Wars 2, the action kicked off right from the start in Season 3. Two powerful elder dragons made their presence known. As the story progressed, the cultists of the “White Mantle” known from Guild Wars 1 joined in, and now a Mursaat named Lazarus plays a key role. He is central to the upcoming penultimate episode “Flashpoint”.

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Guild Wars 2 – “The enemy of my enemy is my enemy!”

Those Mursaat, ancient deities who once ruled the land of Kryta, were the main enemies in the first Guild Wars. However, Lazarus seemed to be on your side in Season 3, helping you against the dragons Jormag and Primordius.

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But now it seems he is revealing his true colors and playing the villain. Is he in cahoots with the dragons? Or is it all just a charade and Lazarus is playing his own game? And how are your heroes and their friends involved in all of this?

All these questions are likely to be answered on May 2, when Flashpoint, the penultimate episode of Season 3 of Guild Wars 2, goes live.

Guild Wars 2 – Heart of Thorns permanently cheaper in all editions

As always, you need a version of the expansion Heart of Thorns to play the episodes of Season 3. If the expansion was too expensive for you until now, you can get it cheaper now.

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All editions of the game are now cheaper. The Standard Edition is now €29.99 (formerly €44.99), the Digital Deluxe Edition is €54.99 (formerly €74.99), and the Ultimate Edition is now available for €79.99 (formerly €99.99).

Also interesting: Guild Wars 2 – Is the MMO in crisis?

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Overwatch: How to get the skins Officer D.Va, Oni-Genji & Loot boxes

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Blizzard is giving away plenty of free loot to Overwatch and HotS fans. The Nexus Challenge 2.0 offers skins in both games! Including Officer D.Va and Oni-Genji.

Blizzard is known for frequently launching cross-promotions that link several of the developer’s games together. With the launch of Heroes of the Storm 2.0 comes a new event that players of both HotS and the hero shooter Overwatch should take a look at. Once again, there are exclusive skins to be earned – in both games – if you spend some matches in the MOBA with friends.

The event lasts for a total of 4 weeks and will be handled through the quest system of Heroes of the Storm. Every week there will be a new mission with fresh rewards.

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Each week a new quest in Heroes of the Storm

  • Week 1: Play 5 matches with at least one friend (VS. AI, Quick Match, Unranked or Ranked)
    • Reward in Overwatch: Oni-Genji skin, Oni icon, and Oni spray
    • Reward in HotS: Orochi portrait, Orochi banner, Orochi spray, and Orochi hovercycle (mount)
  • Week 2: Play 5 matches with a friend (Quick Match, Unranked or Ranked)
    • Reward in Overwatch: Officer D.Va skin
    • Reward in HotS: Busan Police Hovercycle (mount)
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  • Week 3: Play 5 matches with a friend (Quick Match, Unranked or Ranked)
    • Reward in Overwatch: Officer D.Va icon and spray
    • Reward in HotS: Officer D.Va portrait, banner, spray, and Overwatch Nexagon (mount)
  • Week 4: Play 5 matches with a friend (Quick Match, Unranked or Ranked)
    • Reward in Overwatch: 10 loot boxes
    • Reward in HotS: 10 loot boxes
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Each week, a new quest is unlocked, but only if the previous quest has already been completed. Those who wish can complete all 4 quests in the last week – however, they will then need to complete 20 matches.

How to get the skins Oni-Genji and Officer D.Va in Overwatch

This week, there’s already the Overwatch skin “Oni Genji”; for the coveted skin Officer D.Va, players must complete 5 more matches next week if they have already obtained Oni-Genji this week. Or 10 victories with a friend, if they only start next week.

The rewards are also available for Overwatch on PS4 and Xbox One. To do this, you need to link your game accounts in the account management. (Log in to the Blizzard website and visit Account Management -> Security -> Linked Accounts.)

The Nexus Challenge ends on May 22, 2017 – after that, the rewards will no longer be available for a while.

The next hero for Heroes of the Storm will be D.Va aka Hana Song. She should appear in about 3 weeks.

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Videospiele für Senioren – Ärzte testen Games als Therapie

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The Hamburg studio “RetroBrain” develops video games exclusively for seniors. The gaming is meant to train movement patterns and keep the memory sharp.

The Hamburg studio “RetroBrain” is working on video games for seniors. The developers aim to train the movement motor skills of older people and improve their memory. Simple games that bring joy to seniors and motivate them to complete their exercises in a playful way.

Kinect technology enables easy gaming without controllers

This is the concept behind the “MemoreBox” by RetroBrain, a console based on Kinect technology. The MemoreBox contains a collection of various movement games, such as bowling – or players take a few laps on a motorcycle. Thanks to Kinect technology, seniors do not need to operate controllers; they control the games with their gestures. The required movements are tailored to older gamers.

The video below shows how the MemoreBox is used.

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This form of movement therapy is intended to help prevent and combat dementia. However, the effectiveness of this therapy has not yet been scientifically proven. Nevertheless, many doctors are taken with the approach of “gaming as a form of therapy.” In Germany, the MemoreBox is used in nearly 40 clinics and nursing homes nationwide.

The MemoreBox is used as a supplement to non-drug music, occupational, and physical therapy. Doctors see the decisive advantage in the fun factor of games.

By integrating playful elements, the motivation of seniors is to be increased to carry out the partly “monotonous and boring” exercises on their own initiative. This is also referred to as “gamification.” The associated feeling of happiness is intended to counteract mental and physical decline.

Games are finding their way as teaching tools in schools: Pokémon Go in the curriculum of universities – Pokén instead of cramming

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World of Warcraft: “We haven’t seen everything from Azeroth yet”

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The World of Warcraft is not yet complete. More areas of Azeroth may come in future expansions, says the Game Director.

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The Legion expansion for World of Warcraft is now more than half a year old and the roadmap for the rest of the year seems more or less set. In an interview with PcGamer, Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of World of Warcraft, revealed some details about the future of Blizzard’s MMORPG. This included information about Patch 7.3 and the time thereafter – thus an addon that is still a long way off.

Patch 7.3 is still a long way off

Currently, the developers are working hard on Patch 7.2.5, the smaller “minipatch” that is supposed to connect the events from the Tomb of Sargeras and Argus, but mainly brings balancing changes and “small things”, like a timewalking in the Black Temple and a revision of some holidays. Most players expect Patch 7.2.5 to hit the live servers in about 6-8 weeks – at which point the Tomb of Sargeras is also expected to open its gates and players can finally dive into the new raid instance.

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Patch 7.3, on the other hand, is likely still a good half a year away and deals with the players’ journey to Argus and the upcoming final battle against the leaders of the Legion – presumably Sargeras to be.

Azeroth has even more to offer

Furthermore, Hazzikostas also spoke about the future of World of Warcraft. They wanted to know if traveling to new worlds – like Argus – could become a trend to keep World of Warcraft fresh.

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Hazzikostas explained that there are still plenty of zones and land masses in Azeroth that have not yet been implemented in the game. Many of these zones have already been described in the “Warcraft: Chronicles” books, including the islands of Kul’Tiras or the islands with the Troll King Rastakhan.

In the background, Blizzard has already begun working on the next expansion. However, this only involves rough selection processes and initial concept ideas; they are still miles away from a finished game. With a bit of luck, we might learn a bit more about this at this year’s BlizzCon – by then Patch 7.3 should already be live.

Blizzard has explained why the Alliance received a cinematic, but the Horde did not.

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Heroes of the Storm 2.0: D.Va conquers the Nexus in the cool cinematic

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A new cinematic shows the next hero for Heroes of the Storm. D.Va demonstrates once again that she is the true pro gamer!

Even though Heroes of the Storm 2.0 just went live – bringing a lot of loot boxes and new features to the game – the developers are already talking about the next hero coming to the Nexus.

In the cinematic, which is supposed to showcase both Genji and the Hanamura map, the cyborg ninja fights Diablo and gets a serious beating from him. Just when the battle seems hopeless and he is about to be crushed in the Shimada temple, the savior in need arrives: D.Va!

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After StarCraft and Overwatch, D.Va now also conquers HotS

It is now official that the next heroine of Heroes of the Storm will be D.Va a.k.a. Hana Song, whom most players probably already know from Overwatch.

There are currently no specific details about D.Va’s abilities. We only know that she will enter the Nexus as a warrior – fighting at the front lines.

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If Blizzard follows the previous imports from Overwatch, then D.Va will also gain similar abilities in the Nexus as in the hero shooter. This would mean she can intercept projectiles in a target area, charge through enemies, pushing them aside, and of course, destroy her mech in a spectacular and devastating explosion.

Ultimately, we have no choice but to wait until Blizzard releases an official hero preview. Since Genji was patched into the game today (April 26, 2017), it is likely to take about 3 weeks until D.Va follows her cyborg friend and players can collectively scream “Nerf this!”.

Why the new reward system in HotS 2.0 is so great, Jürgen explains here.

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For Honor: Fraktionskrieg Saison 1 beendet – Sieger stehen fest

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In For Honor, the first season of the faction war has come to an end. The winners are determined, and the rewards are out.

The faction war is meant to reflect the global and cross-platform battle between the factions of Knights, Vikings, and Samurai. After each match, you receive war resources that you can use to defend your territories or to attack enemy lands.

Whoever holds the most territories at the end of a round, which lasts two weeks, wins that round.

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Today, on April 26th, the first season of the faction war came to an end in the morning hours. One season consists of 5 rounds. The fifth round was decided today.

The first season goes to the Vikings! – Faction War

So far, the Vikings have won the rounds of the “Faction War” twice, and the Samurai also twice. The fifth round ended very closely: The Knights and the Vikings each held 22 territories, while the Samurai only had 16. Since the Vikings had the highest percentage of war resources deployed per faction, they were able to win this round.

This means for the first season: The Vikings won three of the five rounds and are thus in first place. The Samurai are in second place and the Knights in third.

Congratulations to the Vikings!

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The rewards of the first season of the faction war – Rewards

Ubisoft announced that there would be significant rewards for the winners of a faction war season. At the end of a round, there were so far 3 loot boxes for the winners, 2 boxes for the second place, and 1 box for the third place.

These are the rewards at the end of the season:

  1. Place: 5 loot boxes, a golden outline for the emblems, and helmet decorations
  2. Place: 4 loot boxes and a silver outline for the emblems
  3. Place: 3 loot boxes and a bronze outline for the emblems

Note: Some users complain that they did not receive any rewards. Additionally, the number of boxes seems to vary.

Here you can see the helmet decorations of the winners – one for each hero:

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When will new heroes and new content arrive?

According to the “Year 1” plan, the seasons of the faction war represent the cornerstones for the release of new content. For each new season there should be:

  • two new heroes,
  • two new maps,
  • new rewards
  • and new weapons and armors.

So far, no fresh content has been announced. Via Twitter, it was reported that more information on the content will follow in the coming weeks. New heroes and additional content will be released during Season 2.

Currently, For Honor is in a “season break”. Those who own the season pass will receive 7 days of early access to the new heroes.

Info and leaks about upcoming content:

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds: Player drives car in bunker – massacre!

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds creates curious gameplay situations often related to vehicles. This time, a player drove a car into an apparently safe bunker, causing a massacre among his enemies.

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds pits 100 players against each other on an island. To win, you can acquire weapons, gear (including bulletproof frying pans), and vehicles. After a player team won a round confidently in an overturned car, the next vehicle fun follows: a car massacre in the bunker!

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds: “How did the car get in here?!”

Camping is generally frowned upon in online shooters, but in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, a more defensive tactic often leads to victory. Especially when you have established yourself in supposedly safe and easily defendable locations like buildings or even bunkers. At least, that’s what a group of players thought as they unknowingly occupied a bunker complex in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and lay in wait for their enemies.

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But they did not reckon with the ingenuity and recklessness of streamer Chris Grant. The devilish guy simply grabbed a car and drove it into the bunker’s tunnel complex! The three players holed up there were taken by surprise as a red junk car suddenly sped toward them and ran them over.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds: Fist beats Gun

When Grant emerged from the tunnels, another player from the team lay in wait with an automatic rifle, and after Grant couldn’t reach him with the car and ran out of ammo, he took him down with a heroic jump strike. The streamer immortalized his triumph on Twitter.

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Even more fun with vehicles was had by the player PauseUnpause with his friends. He successfully drove a jeep into a gym. Unfortunately, he couldn’t run over any enemies there. But at least you now know that cars fit in gyms and bunker tunnels.

Also interesting: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Hotfix eliminates undead

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Battlefield 1: Spring update brings platoons, new weapon variants

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The World War online shooter Battlefield 1 is getting a lot of new content with the upcoming Spring Update. This includes the long-awaited Platoons (Clans), nerfed airplanes, new cosmetic items, and weapon variants at rank 10.

Battlefield 1 initially missed out on a lot of content, including the armies of France, Russia, and the Platoon feature. The French army has since come to the game in the “They Shall Not Pass” update, and Platoons will be introduced with the upcoming Spring Update for EA’s online shooter.

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Battlefield 1 – Spring Update – How the new Platoons work

Platoons are real-life groups of 16 to 40 soldiers, but in Battlefield 1, they are essentially clans and can consist of up to 100 players. A player can be a member of up to 10 different Platoons, and if a majority of players on one side in a match are from the same Platoon, the unit’s name will change to that of the Platoon. Also cool: If your Platoon captures a flag, the Platoon flag will be raised.

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While in a real military a Platoon is usually commanded by a lieutenant, in Battlefield 1 the Platoon commander is actually a general. He then appoints a colonel from the members as his deputy, who has slightly fewer rights. Additionally, there is a lieutenant as a mini-clan officer, who has only slightly more rights than a regular soldier. You can also play your Battlefield 1 Platoons in Battlefield 4.

Battlefield 1 – Spring Update – Nerfed flyers, more effective medics, and additional weapons

In addition to the Platoons as a major feature, a few more useful contents are coming to EA’s online shooter:

  • Airplanes will be nerfed and made easier to combat from the ground
  • Medics can now announce that they are helping an injured player
  • Private servers with password protection will be added
  • Four new variants of the level-10 weapons: Hellriegel 1915 Defensive, Selbstlader 1906 (sniper version), Huot MG (Automatic Optical), and Martini Henry (sniper version)
  • 19 new ribbon badges for battlefield achievements
  • 5 new dog tag designs, including a German beer mug. Cheers!

Also interesting: Battlefield 1 – Monthly updates and Russia DLC – The future of BF1

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PS4 Pro for 99€: Sold Out – Statement from Gamestop

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An offer from the retailer GameStop for a PS4 Pro was so good that many potential buyers are now disappointed. There seem to be supply shortages. What does GameStop say about the issue?

On Sunday evening, we reported at Mein MMO about a planned offer from the chain GameStop. A PS4 Pro for 99€ was supposed to be available, provided customers trade in their old PS4 and two games in store.

The offer was initially met with skepticism by many readers: Was there a catch? Did GameStop only accept certain games, or what?

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Gradually, the realization set in that it was actually an excellent deal. Buyers were already rushing into the stores with their pre-orders for a PS4 Pro from Monday. At that time, the offer was not even officially announced.

PS4 Pro sold out in many places – even before the start of the promotion

Now, more and more reports are coming in from disappointed buyers.

They complain: In their GameStop, the PS4 Pros were already pre-ordered or sold out. They couldn’t get through on the hotline or were ignored. There are long waiting lists in the shops. Some report having visited 5 GameStops in the region, but they could not pre-order a PS4 Pro anywhere. Others were faster.

The chance to actually take advantage of the offer and still get a PS4 Pro at the promotional price seems to be gone for many.

Officially, it is said: The interest in the offer is immense.

Interest in the offer immense

On the GameStop Facebook page, many comments from disappointed buyers are gathered. Many are particularly frustrated that the promotion became known two days before it officially started (on Wednesday), and now there are hardly any PS4 Pros available.

Angry potential customers are making accusations against GameStop. The offer was allegedly used to supply friends and family of employees. Buyers want to know how many PS4 Pros were actually available in the offer and are disappointed to have come too late. Some threaten to file a complaint with consumer protection over a “bait-and-switch offer.”

Others thank for the great offer and are now proud owners of a PS4 Pro. And that even before the offer officially launched. This fuels the anger of those who missed out.

It is particularly critically noted that there seem to be no “consistent statements” regarding the offer. Some retailers had sold before the actual promotion began, while others apparently had only very few consoles in store.

In some stores, there is talk of a replenishment and restock of PS4 Pro, while in others, there are long waiting lists and it seems there is hardly any chance for the 99€ deal.

The accusation against GameStop: If you make such an amazing offer, you should be prepared for the rush and coordinate the demand accordingly.

GameStop: “Replenishment coming next week – No reservations by phone”

On the FB page of GameStop, there is a statement that probably comes closest to an official explanation:

Gamestop Statement

What are your experiences? Were you able to get a PS4 Pro?

Update: We are addressing the partly angry reactions to the campaign in this article:

PS4 Pro for 99€: Shitstorm – Angry customers on Twitter & Facebook

Here is our article about the offer:

GameStop: PS4 Pro for 99 € for an old PS4 tin can – Offer of the Year?

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Black Desert Online: Welche Klasse ist die beste für Euch? Video-Guide

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In Black Desert Online, you can now play 13 classes. But which of the hero types is best suited for which play style? We have a video from our colleague Refaser, who presents all the classes with their current pros and cons.

The times when you could only play a handful of characters in Black Desert Online are long gone. Besides the classics Warrior, Berserker, Mage, and Ranger, there are now Asian classes like Musa and Kunoichi as well as the sexy Dark Blade.

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Therefore, it’s time to take a look at the advantages of the individual classes again so that you understand, which class is the best for which player. Our colleague Refaser has presented his recommendations in a practical video.

Black Desert Online – Warrior, Mage or Dark Blade?

Since you will spend a lot of time with your chosen class, you should select a hero type that matches your play style. Because Black Desert Online is a game that heavily relies on its action-packed combat system, and if you choose a class that doesn’t function as you would like over time, you will be frustrated.

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However, even if you are satisfied with your hero’s gameplay, you must consider that the gameplay can often change radically with the Awakening weapon in the endgame. For example, with the Warrior and his two-handed sword or the Elf with her Elven sword. So, the choice of class should be well thought out.

Black Desert Online – Video Guide to the Ideal Class

Our YouTube colleague and Black Desert Online expert Refaser knows all the classes in BDO and has briefly introduced them in a video. In it, you learn all about the gameplay, difficulty, and PvP suitability of each of the 13 classes in Black Desert Online. The Awakening weapons are also covered. The video with Refaser’s tips and advice is embedded here. Enjoy watching and deciding on your character.

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As Refaser himself also says in the video, this is just a brief overview. In the future, Refaser wants to offer detailed guides to the individual heroes in Black Desert Online. Until then, this guide should already give you a rough overview of your dream class.

Also interesting: This is how you get a baby elephant in Black Desert Online

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ASTA: The re-release date of the “dead” MMORPG is set

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The Asian online role-playing game ASTA came to an infamous end in 2016, but recently it was announced that it will return on Steam under a new publisher. This resurrection comes with bonuses and a beauty contest.

ASTA is coming back! The Korean online role-playing game, which for a time was even referred to as “World of Warcraft of Korea,” met its demise last October due to poor player numbers. But under the new publisher Move Games, the game will resurrect on April 26 and the new operators have come up with some fun things for the launch!

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ASTA – Log in on Steam and secure bonuses

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Anyone who logs in to ASTA on Steam from April 26 to June 1 will receive special bonuses worth $49. This includes soul stones and desert foxes that you would otherwise have to buy with real money.

In addition to these goodies, there is a beauty contest. Create a particularly cool hero and post it on the ASTA Facebook page. If you win, you will receive additional goodies, including face decorations and soul stones. All participants will also receive a free card to change their appearance again.

Also interesting: ASTA – The Korean World of Warcraft?

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WoW: Cinematic nur für Allianzler – darum geht die Horde in Patch 7.2 leer aus

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The Alliance received a lot of new story in WoW Patch 7.2. However, things look rather bleak for the Horde.

For the past few weeks, Alliance players have been able to complete a special quest at the Broken Shore of World of Warcraft. They find a memento that they can then bring to Anduin Wrynn, the King of Stormwind. After a short wait, the questline continues, and players can accompany Anduin to listen to his concerns and problems. At the end of the questline, players even accompany the young king to the Broken Shore, where there is a special cinematic in which Anduin sees his father one last time.

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However, Horde players come away completely empty-handed. In Patch 7.2, they receive neither a new cinematic nor a fresh questline regarding the current state of the Horde and its leaders. But why is that? Are all the comments right that claim “Blizzard hates the Horde”?

The answer to that was given by Community Manager Aerythlea in the official forum.

“The Anduin questline and cinematic are meant to tie up the loose ends of the Alliance leadership that arose from the Broken Shore of 7.0.”

The Horde had already received a second cinematic back then, namely the one of Vol’Jin’s death.

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However, they take the fans’ criticism to heart, and especially because the questline yields a solid amount of artifact power, some Horde players are disappointed. In the future, they want to avoid such inconsistencies.

Cortyn says: Honestly, I find it pretty cool when there is content only for one faction. It strengthens the sense of belonging, and timing-wise, the cinematic fit perfectly. Even as a Horde player, one has to admit that it can’t always be about the crazy Banshee Queen with a penchant for grandeur. Besides, it’s the perfect incentive for all Horde players to level up an Alliance character.

What do you think about the whole thing?

By the way, Blizzard is revising the Pirate Day in WoW – it could be really exciting.

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Paladins Top 5 Plays: Viktor’s ultimate easily countered, insane Drogoz

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Studio Hi-Rez regularly presents the “Top 5 Plays” of Paladins. Every player can submit a Top Play. Selected Top Plays are featured in the video and commented by shoutcaster Vox.

If you like to be inspired by top players, you will find enough ideas for your next match in Paladins’ “Top 5 Plays”. Players can send their Top Plays to Studio Hi-Rez. The best 5 will be selected, edited into a video, and presented.

Vox is one of the “shoutcasters” for Paladins eSports events and comments on the “Top 5 Plays”.  In eSports, “shoutcasters” generally refer to the commentators of tournaments.

Top 5 Plays – Kinessa, Makoa, Tyra, Androxus, Drogoz

Especially impressive are the plays of Androxus and Drogoz here. Androxus casually blocks Viktor’s ultimate with his skill “Reversal”. Drogoz nearly falls off the map and self-inflicts damage as a last resort. This resets the cooldown of “Thrusters”, allowing him to propel himself back onto the map.

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Every player can submit a Top Play. However, it may be difficult to outdo the pros. You can certainly give it a try. The registration form can be found in our source references.

What did you think of the Top Plays?

Have you tried Paladins’ new champion Seris yet? Here is our preview: Paladins: Seris a champion design that I wish for

Paladins on PC: Visit the official website of Paladins and play for free.

Paladins on PS4 / Xbox One: We have beta keys for you

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Destiny: Necrochasm – How strong is the Exotic in PvE and PvP

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In Destiny, the Necrochasm is back. How does the Exotic perform in PvE and PvP?

In Year 1, the Necrochasm was one of the most sought-after weapons in Destiny: Guardians had to endure a arduous path around Eris Morn and the Crota raid to obtain this Exotic. In the end, it was a special automatic rifle with Arc damage.

Even in Year 3, the Necrochasm is tied to a quest, which can be mastered within a relatively short time. We have prepared the quest steps for you in this article.

But is it even worth it to get the Necrochasm? Can it do anything in PvE and the Crucible?

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Stats and Perks of the Necrochasm in Year 3

The Necrochasm is an exotic automatic rifle that belongs to the archetype with the highest rate of fire and the lowest impact. It delivers Arc damage.

In terms of stats, the Necrochasm can convince: The optimal Time-to-Kill is solid at 0.87. Stability, reload speed, magazine size, and aim assist also hold their own. One downside is its low range:

These are the perks:

  • Cursed Bring: Kills trigger a “Cursed Thrall” explosion – In Year 1, precise kills were also required
  • Cascade: Each melee kill automatically reloads part of the magazine – about 11 rounds per melee kill
  • Zen Moment: Damage inflicted increases stability

You have the choice between:

  • Adjusted Stock: Increases weapon stability
  • Single Point Sling: Switch weapons faster, move faster while aiming
  • Longer Magazine: Reload speed is higher

Additionally, you have Melee Ballistics, Improved Ballistics, and Aggressive Ballistics to slightly influence impact, recoil, and range. Here, choose either Aggressive Ballistics for a slightly increased damage output or Melee Ballistics, which makes the weapon easier to control.

As a fast-firing automatic rifle, the Necrochasm only wants one thing: More stability. Zen Moment and Adjusted Stock are therefore urgently needed.

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The Necrochasm in PvE and PvP

In PvP, the Necrochasm is recommended for short to medium distances. At long range, this pew-pew has serious problems. For the optimal Time-to-Kill, you need 13 precision hits and one body shot, which becomes difficult at longer range due to its stability and low range.

Moreover, you will often find that you gather numerous assists with it. By the time the enemy goes down, several shots need to hit the target. By then, the enemy may have already vanished behind the next cover – and will then be eliminated by another Guardian.

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In PvE, the Necrochasm competes with the tried and true Zhalo Supercell when Arc Burn is active. Both weapons can handle plentiful adds excellently – the Zhalo with its chained lightning, and the Necrochasm with the Cursed Bring perk, which causes enemies to explode. And which Guardian doesn’t enjoy launching enemies into the air …

In both PvE and PvP, the Necrochasm can impress. The biggest downside is that it is an Exotic and faces stiff competition in the Exotic slot. However, it is certainly good for some fun moments.

destiny necrochasm ornament

And with this cool ornament, the otherwise dusty thing also looks good:

Are you playing with the Necrochasm in Year 3?

What the Vex Mythoclast is capable of in Destiny in Year 3, you can read here.

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