Pokémon GO: PvP Battles (1 against 1) are on the way!

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Do you want to compete against other players in Pokémon GO? Then you won’t have to wait much longer, as this feature will be available in the game “very soon.”

Fights against other trainers have been part of the game since the early versions of Pokémon. In the series, Ash Ketchum regularly duels with other trainers and lets his Pokémon battle against theirs. The developers of Pokémon GO know that players want a PvP (Player versus Player) feature against real players. According to the latest information, it won’t be long until this feature is available in the game for you.

Player versus Player battles “very soon”

New features could make the game interesting again for players who have slowly grown bored of the augmented reality title after the big hype in the summer of 2016. The developers know that new features can be positively received by the community. They are planning coop gameplay for spring that aims to bring players back outside.

Interactions with other trainers apparently won’t be long in coming. John Hanke, the CEO of Niantic, visited a Reddit user’s high school and answered some questions from the audience that was present. Reddit user MichaelTheCactus summarized the new information and presented it to the experts from TheSilphRoad.

During the Q&A session, Hanke explained that he couldn’t reveal any secrets regarding Pokémon GO but confirmed a few speculations. As we already know, the developers are working on improving arena battles. In a previous interview, Hanke had already mentioned that the team is not satisfied with the current arenas and sees a lot of potential for improvement.

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He also mentioned that they are working on another feature that players have been waiting for a long time. 1 against 1 battles are in development and will be released “very soon.” Hanke did not provide a specific date, but trainers on Reddit are already very excited that they won’t have to wait much longer.

Then you can finally let your trained Pokémon battle directly against each other and compete directly with friends or other trainers.

Legendary Pokémon are on the way

In addition to the mentioned features, trainers have also been waiting a long time for legendary Pokémon in the game. Players know these as extremely rare monsters with strong abilities that made an impression on viewers in the anime series.

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After it was already known that legendary Pokémon would be released later this year, Hanke mentioned regarding the topic that the release is likely “in not too distant future.”

If you now imagine that the arenas will be filled with legendary Pokémon, you can rest assured. Legendary Pokémon will only be used in a limited capacity in arenas.

Botogel and Farbeagle – Monsters with special abilities

Hanke also agreed that certain Pokémon have not yet appeared because their abilities are so special. When asked, he confirmed that these monsters are Botogel and Farbeagle.

These Pokémon are difficult to program and integrate into the game due to their attacks. When players can expect to see them was not revealed. Is Farbeagle the new Ditto?

Pokémon GO: Scanner Ban – These two scanners had to shut down their services

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Black Desert Online Patch: Sticker-UI – Places menus on the desktop

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Black Desert Online received a new feature called “Sticker-UI” in the latest update. Now you can place elements and menus from the user interface completely outside the game.

Black Desert Online and many other MMOs have the same problem: The user interface (UI) is so full of menus that you constantly click on one by accident when you actually meant to do something else. It’s unfortunate when the attacking ogre is blocked by the crafting menu, and you end up getting killed and eaten! (Also unfortunate for the ogre if it’s on a juice diet.)

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Black Desert Online resolves this dilemma by allowing you to simply drag annoying UI elements out of the game onto your desktop.

Black Desert Online – Sticker-UI – Easily Move Menus

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The latest patch for Black Desert Online introduces the useful Sticker-UI feature. This allows you to simply grab an element of the user interface and drag it completely out of the game onto your desktop. So if you’re playing in windowed mode or with multiple screens, you can practically offload less needed menus out of the game.

However, the Sticker-UI feature does not work with all menus. Only the following UI elements can be offloaded to the desktop:

  • Equipment
  • Marketplace
  • Quest
  • Guild
  • Trade
  • Tooltip
  • Manage Workers

Players have generally received the feature quite well, with only some complaining that it ruins their framerates. However, this is likely a bug that will surely be fixed soon.

Black Desert Online – Patch Notes – Attention Sailors!

In addition to this major change, the latest patch for Black Desert Online has made numerous other minor adjustments. For instance, your heroes will correctly close their eyes when they sleep in bed after a tiring day on the donkey cart. And those who think they can jump from the mast to the deck of a ship will now properly crash, as fall damage at sea is now calculated correctly.

Also interesting: Black Desert Online – Which class is the best for you?

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Guild Wars 2: “Fast perfect” – Legendary Armors are coming

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Guild Wars 2 brings with the upcoming update “Crisis Center” not only a new episode of the Living Story. For Raiders, there are now Legendary Armors as loot that are designed with great care. Therefore, they should provide no or minimal clipping across all races.

It is the curse of the MMORPG player: You just found a particularly cool item in an MMO that also looks good. But the bulky shoulder pads blend with your hero’s face in every movement during cutscenes, or armored gloves grotesquely merge when the character crosses their arms.

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Such clipping errors are annoying but hardly avoidable. Except for the new legendary armors from Guild Wars 2!

Guild Wars 2 – (Almost) no more clipping

According to the designers at Arenanet, Legendary Armors are supposed to be one of the coolest rewards for Raiders in the game. After all, it takes a lot of work to farm such an overpowering armor. And if players are already toiling for hours for the armor, then the developers must also spare no effort to create the best armors.

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Therefore, the designers at Arenanet have invested a lot of time to create beautiful armors of all three types – Light, Medium, and Heavy – all with their own animations and minimal clipping. However, it seems that they were ultimately unable to eliminate all clipping with certain armors, as not all overlap points could be removed or concealed. Still, according to Arenanet, the end result should be convincing.

Guild Wars 2 – The perfect armor for every situation

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To ensure that the Legendary Armors also have legendary values, you can freely change these outside of combat and choose between the available configurations. For example, to switch from a damage build to a tank build as a warrior. Runes and infusions can also be easily swapped.

Each of the three legendary armors is supposed to fit every race (including Charr!) and each weight class has its own look and unique theme:

  • Heavy armors are massive and made of steel
  • Medium armors are made of bones from dragon beings that discharge excess magical power
  • Light armors are adorned with magical crystals

Also interesting: Guild Wars 2 – Player builds Mona Lisa only from shadows

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Pokémon GO: Trackers banned – Pokésearch and PokéSensor are out

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A new achievement in Niantic’s fight against fraudsters in Pokémon GO. The work on the trackers Pokésearch and PokéSensor has now been completed.

In recent weeks and months, the Pokémon GO team has made great efforts to exclude fraudsters from the game. This year, there have already been several waves of bans targeting various types of fraudsters and cheaters. And the measures against fraudsters do not stop here.

Two well-known Pokémon GO trackers have now received cease and desist orders and had to shut down their services.

Pokémon GO Scanner Ban

Some trainers use various third-party services to gain an advantage in Pokémon GO. Scanners and tracking services display on maps where Pokémon are located near you. These services are available as websites accessible via a browser or as apps.

Pokésearch and PokéSensor are two of these scanning services that were very well known and frequently used among players. The emphasis is on the word “were“, because there have now been cease and desist orders that stop these services.

According to initial findings, these orders do not come from Niantic itself, but from the Pokémon Company. They sent the letters to the respective operators a few days ago and did not cite copyright issues, but rather the improper use of accounts.

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Overview Berlin – On a live map

Specifically, the cease and desist orders allege that Pokésearch and PokéSensor improperly use the “Pokémon Trainer Club”. In response to an inquiry from PokémonGOHub, the operators of the services confirmed that they were using the PTC (Pokémon Trainer Club) with bots to provide their service. So far, there is no information on whether the operators will contest the ban and take it to court or permanently shut down their services.

Although the PokéSensor app is still active and shows Pokémon, it could be stopped with a new update from Niantic. The app has already been removed from the app stores.

Whether Niantic will generally take action against sites and services with live maps remains to be seen. Recently, the developers announced that they at least want to completely end spoofing .

Pokémon GO: A new start in 2017 – What has changed?

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Ark PS4, Xbox One: Patch 1.17 is here – Update brings Easter event & Flyer nerf

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The new patch 1.17 in ARK Survival Evolved for the PS4 and Xbox One brings back a lot of events. The consoles are being updated to the PC standard of patch v256.

The latest console patch in Ark Survival Evolved took a long time to arrive. The main reason for this was the major overhaul of the inventory. In the meantime, a lot has happened for survivors on PC. All of this is now being brought to PS4 and Xbox One.

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Ark PS4 Patch 1.17, Xbox One v753: Easter Event, Flyer Nerf, New Dinos

  • The regular PC patch v256 is included. Here, players received new dinos, the ability to build an underwater base, and an overhaul of the inventory. Players were especially excited about the unicorn – an Equus mutation. The new update brings consoles up to the PC patch v256 – Here are the patch notes.
  • Ark’s Easter Event is now also available on consoles with the update. Players will encounter the BunnyDodo and BunnyOviraptor with the new update. They lay eggs that survivors can dye – and thus celebrate the ‘Eggcelent Adventure’.
Better late than never: Easter is now also available on consoles

 You can find the complete patch notes in our source reference.

Here you can learn how to tame an Equus/the unicorn: ARK Guide: Tame unicorn – How Equus taming works

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Riders of Icarus: Fracture Update – 10 Players Against the Fortress

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Riders of Icarus is getting another content update. In “Fractura,” you will find yourself again in deserts.  There, a gigantic fortress requires the party size to be increased to 10 players.

In Riders of Icarus, you have just driven the hordes of Chaos Elves from the forests of their peaceful cousins, and the next challenge is already here.

In the desolate desert lies a gigantic fortress of the Crokhoon Society that needs to be conquered.

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Riders of Icarus – A challenge for large groups

The massive fortress of the Crokhoon is too large for a regular group of riders. Therefore, the developers have increased the maximum party size to 10 players. But even with this number of champions, the fortress should be a tough nut to crack.

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Keep in mind that a party of 10 opens up entirely new possibilities for the available roles in the team. Depending on the situation, you can deploy more healers, tanks, or DPS than before. Have fun experimenting!

Riders of Icarus – PvP is not neglected

The Fractura update also offers new content for PvP fans. The war between servers now spills over into the Stygea region, a gloomy place where the eye of the ruler Oruun looms like a sinister omen over the intruders. They can compete against each other for the rare new creatures that can be tamed there.

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Even more PvP with a good dose of PvE can be found in “King Hadrakhan’s Prison.” There, some particularly vicious monsters were once imprisoned, which will continually interfere in your PvP battles.

The Fractura update for Riders of Icarus is expected to release in the first week of May.

Also interesting: Riders of Icarus – Hands-on report from the beta

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World of Tanks: Update 9.18 – Artillery and Matchmaking Reloaded

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World of Tanks releases Update 9.18, one of the most significant updates ever. This time, two longstanding sources of criticism are being addressed: artillery and matchmaking.

If you ask a World of Tanks player what the biggest annoyances in the game are, two words usually come up: matchmaking and artillery. The former often mixed tanks of various tiers randomly, which often turned into a shooting gallery for the higher-tier tanks. Artillery was feared because it could strike unexpectedly and eliminate many tanks with a single shot.

Update 9.18 aims to put an end to both annoyances. This update is already live.

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World of Tanks – The Eternal Cross with Matchmaking

World of Tanks is a blast when playing in a fairly balanced match where all tanks are roughly of the same tier. However, it often goes differently, and you find yourself as a tier 5 tank clearly outnumbered against a horde of tier 7 tanks.

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Or you might be one of the “big guys” and clean up the small fry properly. The differences between the tiers can sometimes be so vast that some vehicles become either pointless or nearly invincible.

World of Tanks – Is Matchmaking Fair?

With such unfair setups, Update 9.18 aims to put an end to it. The patch implements a new matchmaking system that seeks a maximum tier difference of +/-2 and a 3/5/7 configuration. This means tanks can differ by a maximum of two tiers in a battle and are weighted so that a maximum of 3 tanks are at the highest tier, 5 at the second-highest, and 7 tanks at the lowest tier.

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So, for example, there would be 3 tier 9s, 5 tier 8s, and 7 tier 7s in one battle. This way, the “smaller” tanks are always in the majority and can accomplish something. Only if, due to a lack of options, not enough players are available for such a match, would the matchmaking consider other setups. Furthermore, there are still a few premium tanks that follow specific matchmaking rules. Plus, light tanks at tier 10 are also now available.

World of Tanks – Artillery – From DD-God to Support-Troll

In World of Tanks, there was hardly anything more annoying than leaving cover only to be blown away by a hefty artillery shell out of nowhere. This was due to the sometimes absurdly high damage numbers that some self-propelled guns could inflict with the right ammunition.

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This has come to an end now, as Wargaming has taken the teeth out of artillery and given it poison instead. Instead of dealing massive damage, artillery shells now cause a so-called “shock effect.” This means that a hit does only minor actual damage to the vehicle, but shakes up its crew so much that they can hardly operate.

The result: visibility, accuracy, and reload speed drop drastically until the shock wears off. This makes the new artillery more of a troll than a killer, as it can significantly weaken enemies and optimally support its team.

World of Tanks – New Artillery – Blessing or Curse?

Many players welcome this change, but often you also hear that the new artillery is even worse and more frustrating. A complete removal of this vehicle class would have been a better solution, according to many players.

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Whether Patch 9.18 will ultimately eliminate the annoyances in World of Tanks or make them even worse remains to be seen.

Also interesting: World of Tanks – The game is supposed to run for at least another 30 years

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Overwatch: Despite parents’ internet ban, became a professional

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When parents impose an internet ban, it makes gaming difficult. However, a Overwatch pro has managed to stand up against his creators.

When it comes to the passion for video games, parents often have little understanding of the time their son or daughter invests in this hobby. After all, all that nice time could also be spent on “meaningful” activities. What could become of the offspring if he didn’t game for 8 hours every day but instead focused his time on studying!

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Verbo is 17 years old. Image source: Immortals.gg

That’s probably how the parents of Stefano Disalvo saw it, who is better known in Overwatch as “Verbo“. He mainly plays Lúcio for the eSports team “Immortals”, one of the currently best teams in the world.

The tiny problem: He is only 17 years old and therefore practically still in the educational chokehold of his parents.

They didn’t think much of his plans, especially when Verbo decided he wanted to become a pro in this field.

eSports dreams worsened relationship with parents

The consequence was that his parents even cut him off from the internet. But that didn’t stop Verbo. Instead of gaming himself, he simply developed new strategies while visiting McDonald’s with Wi-Fi and also thought about what new tactics he could implement on the way to school.

The relationship with his parents has drastically worsened during this time.

“I was really close to my parents before they tried to stop me from becoming a pro. As I wanted to pursue eSport more seriously, our relationship slowly fell apart. I especially lost the connection with my mother. That was tough.”

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He still pursued his plans and, to the surprise of most, he was successful. Ultimately, he even put pressure on his parents and gave them an ultimatum that he would not go to college after high school – two weeks later he was allowed to trial with Team Immortals and was then signed on.

In hindsight, he is even happy that his parents put him under so much pressure, as it gave him motivation.

“I can’t even be really mad at my parents. Before, I provided little evidence that eSports could be a success for me. If I hadn’t felt enough pressure, I might have lacked motivation.”

Since his success, his parents’ view has drastically changed. Where internet bans and house arrest used to serve as punishments, he is now supported and they take care of the flights to major tournaments.

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“It’s really strange when you’re constantly told by your parents to ‘stop it’ and then encouraged by them to do even more.”

By the way, he is now taking online courses to make up for his high school diploma.

Want new skins in Overwatch? Then you currently need to play a few matches of Heroes of the Storm.

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Ghost Recon Wildlands: Patch 3.5 for PC – Patch notes with distress signal ability

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For Ghost Recon Wildlands, Patch 3.5 has been released today for PC users. The developers have added a new feature and bug fixes .

The new update 3.5 for Ghost Recon Wildlands has been released today. In this update for PC players, the developers addressed issues that occurred in the game. However, this update, which includes a few bug fixes and the new help call feature, is unusually large at over 6 GB. Hidden changes are anticipated, which have been included in preparation for future content in the game.

GRW Update 3.5 for PC – Uplay and Steam – Patch Notes

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A new update for Ghost Recon Wildlands is now available for download on Uplay and Steam. According to the patch notes, the new update mainly focused on bug fixes and incorporated a new feature that should also ease “survival”. However, the update is surprisingly large for “a few bug fixes” and the help call. On Uplay, you need to download 6.7 GB and on Steam, the update is 4.5 GB large. Before we start speculating, let’s first address the official patch notes.

New Feature:

  • Help Call: If you are down and fighting for your life, you can alert your teammates and call for help.

Bug Fixes:

  • A bug has been fixed where the fast travel icon was not displayed on the tactical map when using the Steam controller.
  • A bug has been fixed that caused the screen to flicker when leaving a vehicle while using a Tobii eye-tracking device.
  • A problem has been resolved where the in-game language did not automatically set when “Arabic” was selected as the game language in Steam.
  • In the video settings, there was a problem that displayed the wrong resolution after using Alt+TAB in the settings. This issue has been resolved.
  • When the character is on the ground, the gray screen is no longer rendered with NVIDIA Ansel.
  • Another problem with NVIDIA Ansel has been fixed that caused graphical errors during a 360° screenshot when the night vision mode was active.
  • The “Weapon Enthusiast” achievement is now also granted when the weapon pack is purchased in the in-game shop.

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  • A bug has been fixed where the screen flickered when using the nitro boost and being detected by enemies.

Are these really all the changes?

The patch size of the new patch 3.5 leaves many players puzzled. Is it really necessary to have up to 6.7 GB to fix the listed issues?

In the forums and on Reddit, the community speculates that some content has already been added for future updates. If this is the case, there could be interesting news during the next data mining. A leak has already shown “Splinter Cell” and “Rainbow Six” content for GRW

Players have already noticed that there have been changes to the HUD that have been activated by this patch and are not described in the patch notes. On Reddit, slizerbladezYT writes that you can now disable the “enemy clouds” on the minimap. So you no longer have to play on the highest difficulty to hide the approximate locations of enemies on the minimap.

Ghost Recon Wildlands: Too Isolated – Narco Road Receives Much Criticism

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ARK PC Patch v257 postponed: Volcano inhabitants may still move

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PC-Patch v257 in ARK Survival Evolved has been postponed. Survivors get the chance to relocate their structures before the volcano becomes active.

The new Patch v257 is coming in Ark Survival Evolved. It was originally scheduled to go live at the end of April. However, the patch has now been postponed for a good reason.

Ark Patch v257 ETA May 3 – Pack Your Bags and Secure Your Structures

The patch includes a revamp of the volcano, making it active. Until now, the volcano was simply the largest mountain in the game. It is located near the center of the island. Survivors used the dormant volcano to settle in and establish homes. There are still bases and structures at the volcano.

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Studio Wildcard Warns Players of the Destruction

Studio Wildcard issued a clear warning that these structures and bases will be destroyed once the volcano becomes active. We can expect it to spew lava that will burn everything in its path. Players have until May 3 to load their Quetzals and relocate.

Everything within the marked line will be destroyed. Studio Wildcard released a small patch that shows this line in the game. You can check the line to see if your buildings and structures are at risk.

Everything within the line will be destroyed by the active volcano.

Anyone who cares about their structures and base should secure them by May 3.

You can find out what else to expect from the patch here: Ark Patch Notes v257 – featuring the Infernal Pig Daeodon

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Ark PS4, Xbox One: Patch 1.17 – Update goes live today – Here is what is included

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Starting today, the PS4 Patch 1.17 and Xbox Patch v753 are live in ARK Survival Evolved. Here you can see what to expect.

The largest console patch in Ark Survival Evolved is here. The patch includes new creatures such as the Equus, which also has a unicorn mutation. Starting today, survivors on console will also be able to build bases underwater.

The patch has been delayed for so long because the inventory has also received an extensive overhaul. It needed to be fully functional before the patch goes live.

PS4 Patch 1.17, Xbox One Patch v753 bring new dinos

The new console patch is version v256 for PC. Besides the major overhaul of the interface, new dinos have also come to the survival MMO:

  • Equus: A mix of a zebra and a large horse. It serves the survivor as a mount and to carry loads.
  • Leedsichthys: A giant fish that can swallow humans in one gulp. The carnivore is not intelligent enough to be tamed.
  • Ichthyornis: Resembles a modern seagull. Once tamed, they are loyal companions to the survivor, who prefer to sit on his shoulder. From time to time they bring their owner fish.
  • Iguanodon: A large herbivore. The spikes on its thumbs make it an excellent farmer. It collects seeds from fruits.
  • Unicorn: An extremely rare mutation of the Equus. The unicorn came as a surprise to Ark, which made the community very happy.
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You can find the full patch notes here: Ark Patch v256 – Brings first major overhaul of the interface

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For Honor Update 1.06 Patch Notes – Today for PS4, Xbox One

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Ubisoft’s melee game For Honor is being updated today, on April 27, with update 1.06. The patch is coming for PS4 and Xbox One. Patch notes and server maintenance.

That was quick: After the update 1.06 was released for PC just yesterday, it’s already time for the consoles today, on April 27. Maintenance work is necessary to implement the update.

  • Today, on April 27, update 1.06 will be implemented on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The maintenance work will start at 2 PM and is expected to last about 20 minutes.
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What changes with update 1.06? Patch notes

We reported a few days ago about the upcoming changes:

The patch 1.06 includes several new features. Finding new matches should be faster in the future. For this, the rematch timer will be reduced from 90 to 60 seconds, and the “Join-In-Progress” feature will be introduced. However, this will only be activated later. The feature allows free slots to be filled after the match ends when other players finish their matchmaking. Until now, matchmaking gets canceled when too many players leave this screen.

Furthermore, network stability and performance will be improved, which is always appreciated. Additionally, some heroes will be adjusted: The Peacekeeper will have its “light attack” spam nerfed by extending certain cooldowns. The “Hurricane Blast” from the Orochi will be buffed. Also, Shugoki, Berserker, Warden, and Lawbringer will receive adjustments. You can find the complete patch notes on the Ubisoft website.

Note: This article was originally published yesterday and updated today.

By the way: Yesterday, the first season of the faction war came to an end. The Vikings were able to claim victory. What rewards were there at the end of season 1, you can read in the link.

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WoW on PS4 and 7 other desired MMORPGs for consoles

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MMORPGs are currently very popular on PS4 and Xbox One. More and more developers are adapting their games for PS4 and Xbox One. But which classics do console players wish for the most?

Neverwinter, Star Trek Online, DC Universe Online, The Elder Scrolls Online, Skyforge and soon Black Desert and TERA are competing for the favor of console players – showing that there is a great demand for MMORPGs on PS4 and Xbox One.

Especially Tera gives many MMORPG fans hope. With a 6-year delay, the action MMORPG will be released on PS4 and Xbox One. The reasoning: Now is the right time because PS4 and Xbox One’s online orientation is more suitable for MMORPGs than earlier console generations.

If a 6-year-old MMORPG can get ported, what about other PC MMORPGs? Which games do console players wish for PS4 and Xbox One? And what are the chances? Will there ever be a WoW for PS4 or Xbox One?

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World of Warcraft

The classic. Blizzard’s MMORPG remains one of the most popular representatives of the genre even after over 12 years. WoW offers countless content through six expansions and a profound lore.

World of Warcraft achieved at release in 2004 what most MMORPGs could only dream of. It reached such a large target group that at one point over 10 million subscribers played the fantasy game. Even though this player count has significantly shrunk now, the MMORPG still enjoys great popularity.

World of Warcraft is not available for consoles, although it would certainly find a large following on Xbox One and PS4. But Blizzard has no ambitions for a port.

Significant adjustments would probably be necessary, especially regarding the UI and controls. However, other MMORPGs have shown that this is feasible. A port for the current console generation is very unlikely, even though Blizzard is increasingly active in the console segment. Plans for a console WoW are not yet known.

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The Division: PTS 2 Patch Notes – The handling nerf will be reduced!

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Today, on April 27th, the servers for The Division are down. Maintenance is taking place on the live servers and the PTS. “PTS 2” is coming.

The current PTS build has been tested enough, now it’s time for the second round. Last Friday, the public test servers went live, where PC agents should try out the new features of update 1.6.1 and provide feedback. Among other things, the loadout feature is available.

As part of today’s maintenance, PTS phase 2 will be rolled out. This means that Massive will bring some bug fixes and adjustments. For this, the servers will be down for several hours:

  • The live servers and the PTS will be taken down on April 27th at 9:30 AM. The estimated downtime is 3 hours, so you should be able to play again by 12:30 PM.
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What is changing today?

In the main game, nothing is changing. The second round is coming to the PTS. The patch notes were published during the morning. Three important aspects are mentioned:

  • The aim assist for hip fire will not be activated when you play with a controller. Hip fire is going to be extensively revised in the future.
  • The Agile talent will be adjusted: You no longer have to stay in cover to maintain the healing effect over time.
  • There was a bug with the air detonation mode of the seeker mine in the PTS that prevented the planned damage change from being activated. This will be left as is. The changes to stagger and the fire effect are sufficient for now.

You can find all the changes in the patch notes in the Division forum.

We expect further information from Massive around 5 PM today. The State of the Game will take place then.

We have dealt with a change that is supposed to be brought by 1.6.1:

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  1. forums.ubi.com

Destiny: Der Abschied naht – 10 Waffen, die wir nie vergessen werden

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 18 minutes

Destiny 2 is coming. The time to say goodbye to our favorite weapons is drawing nearer.

The Guardians are facing tough times: The inventory from Destiny 1 will not carry over to Destiny 2. All the weapons and armor pieces that you have used for days, weeks, months, and years in the MMO shooter must be left behind when the new era begins. Many Guardians’ hearts are already breaking over this.

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The culprit of this “crime” is, by the way, Ghaul (or Gary), who will destroy all your gear at the start of Destiny 2 by attacking the Last City and the Tower with his Cabal Legion. This is how it is explained in the story – the real reason is that we have to start fresh with Destiny 2: Because it’s a new game that is supposed to have a “restart.” One wants to break free from the baggage of the past.

This, of course, has its positives: Destiny 2 will (presumably) not only feel like another expansion but like an exciting new game. Additionally, Bungie has the opportunity to leave behind ongoing balance issues from the game.

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Nevertheless, many Guardians will step into the future while looking back at the past in Destiny 1 with a tear in their eye. We present 10 weapons that defined Destiny 1 and that many Guardians will surely think back on often.

The Stranger’s Rifle

The Stranger’s Rifle is a pulse rifle that will likely remain forever in the memories of the “Year 1” players for two reasons:

  • The Stranger’s Rifle was an excellent weapon in the Crucible that was always to be reckoned with. Since this pulse rifle was available at the end of the story, nearly everyone had it. By the way, this weapon was neither exotic nor legendary, but rare (blue)!
  • This weapon was directly related to one of the biggest flaws of Destiny 1: The poor and disjointed story. The notorious line of the Stranger is still ringing in many ears: “I don’t have time to explain why I don’t have time to explain.” This character was then given the Stranger’s Rifle at the end of the story.
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In Year 2, the Stranger’s Rifle made an appearance as the exotic pulse rifle “No Time to Explain.” This can be obtained through an extensive quest line surrounding the Paradox mission and the Glass Vault and has similar stats and perks to the original weapon.

The Stranger’s Rifle is a reminder of the early days of Destiny for many – and how much the MMO shooter has evolved since September 2014. Perhaps we will see the strange Exo in Destiny 2 again…

On the following pages, we will present more iconic weapons from Destiny 1. On page 2, you will find a weapon that dominated the Crucible for a long time.

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Source(s):
  1. PlanetDestiny
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Call of Duty WW2: Multiplayer with Headquarters – Similar to Destiny

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

The first details about the multiplayer in Call of Duty WW2 are known. This includes a War mode and a headquarters reminiscent of Destiny.

With Call of Duty WW2, the game series returns from space to the battlefields of World War II. In a livestream, the developers behind Call of Duty WW2 revealed what you can expect in the new COD.

There will be

  • a single-player campaign
  • a co-op mode
  • and a large multiplayer mode where Axis powers confront the Allies.

Additionally, the headquarters in Call of Duty WW2 was introduced, where you will meet many other players.

From Wall Runs to World War – The Multiplayer in COD Sounds “Different”

The new Call of Duty installment goes back to its roots and moves away from the modern and futuristic content that has been present in the last installments. Gone are the days of pushing off objects in space and flying weightlessly through the void, or using grappling hooks to pull yourself to other players. In COD WW2, players will again resort to “old” weapons. The motto is “Back to the Roots,” returning to the franchise’s origins.

In multiplayer mode, you can expect features and specific game modes that are designed to provide variety in the shooter. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skins in the headquarters, and in the War mode, you can reenact various historical battles.

“Divisions” sound like a class system in COD that allows you to unlock different content. And finally, the zombie mode can’t be missed, where you fight through a new story with friends.

In the Headquarters, Show What You Got

The headquarters is meant to be a place where you can showcase your skins and rewards/achievements. It is expected to be a large gathering point for players who can stay there between matches and observe each other.

COD WW2 Headquarters
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Outside the lobbies, you will likely be able to meet with other players and view and compare player progress. The theme of the headquarters resembles the tower in Destiny, which serves as a meeting point for the guardians.

War Game Mode in Multiplayer

Among the new game modes in COD WW2 is “War.” There, the Allies face the Axis powers in strategic matches for various objectives on the map. Historical battles such as the landing and battle at Normandy are to be reenacted.

Instead of starting a large deathmatch, the focus is on objectives. One team, for example, tries to capture the beach from the sea, while the other team does everything possible to defend it.

COD WW2 Normandy

The battles in multiplayer are expected to primarily take place on the Western Front, but are not limited to it.

Divisions in COD WW2

The divisions system sounds like a type of character progression that assigns your skills or achievements to specific divisions. A similar system exists in Battlefield 1, where different classes have various progressions that you can increase with experience points. By leveling up these class levels, you can unlock certain weapons or gear in BF1.

In Call of Duty WW2, the divisions could function similarly, rewarding players with unlocks that match their playstyle. However, these are just speculations based on the limited information circulating about the multiplayer.

Zombie Co-op Mode

Before the trailer was released, there were already teasers about the co-op mode in the new COD WW2. It has now been confirmed that the new installment of the series will not do without zombies. In this mode, a brand new, terrifying story is to be played. The Third Reich is desperately trying to build a new army in the final phases of the war.

COD WW2 Zombie

You can play the zombie mode together with friends in co-op.

So far, the content of the new Call of Duty WW2 looks promising. We are excited for more details and information about the game.

Call of Duty WW2 Reveal Trailer: More Information and Release Date

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Rend: Bombt eure Feinde ins Nirwana – Vom Ast zur Ballista

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

In the upcoming online RPG featuring MOBA and survival elements Rend, you can access a large arsenal of weapons to defeat your enemies.

You start Rend similarly to other survival RPGs with weapons that you craft from stones and branches. It is also possible to build initial bows. However, these weapons will not be particularly effective. The further you progress in the game, the better weapons you can create. This includes more effective bows with greater penetration power as well as crossbows and so-called repeaters.

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The further you progress, the more effective weapons you will acquire

A repeater fires multiple shots in quick succession. However, its accuracy leaves much to be desired, which means you have to stand quite close to your opponents to hit them. Crossbows deal more damage, but have a strong recoil, making them slower than a repeater and potentially problematic for aiming at a distance.

Of Blasters and Bombs

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Upon reaching the bronze level, you gain access to spike launchers, blasters, and bombs. A spike launcher shoots a spear at your opponents with immense force and deals a lot of damage. However, the recoil is tremendous. Blasters are a type of pistol that fires shrapnel, but only one piece per shot.

Afterwards, reloading is necessary. The bombs, on the other hand, possess a very high penetration power and have different effects. These include shrapnel or bombs specifically designed for sieges. In combination with traps, bombs are particularly effective.

One of the most powerful weapons in the game is the ballista. This is a stationary gun designed to protect fortifications from sieges. However, ballistae can also be used for offense and make any siege battle particularly exciting. Currently, it is still unclear when Rend will be released.

More articles about Rend:

Rend: New Survival/MOBA Game Features a Two-Class Society

Rend: Veterans of WoW and LoL are working on a new survival MMO

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Source(s):
  1. Frostkeep Studios
  2. MMORPG.com

Overwatch: 1 Month Free2Play in China – Probably due to Paladins & CS: Go

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard takes unusual measures in the Realm of Smiles. The Buy2Play shooter Overwatch will be available for an entire month for free: In May 2017, Overwatch Free2Play was launched in China.

As reported by the Asia-focused site 2P, players in China will soon have the opportunity to play Overwatch completely free for one month.

Normally, companies only offer a “free weekend” or a maximum of 14 days. However, for Overwatch, this offer is supposed to be active for a month: Overwatch as a kind of demo or “Free Trial.” All modes, all 24 heroes, and 14 maps are supposed to be available to “Free” players except for the Competitive mode, the ranked matches: those are locked.

HotS Genji

According to China-Blizzard, the event starts on May 1st and lasts until May 31st. Lead Software Engineer at Blizzard, Bill Warnecke, confirms on reddit: “This is exclusively for China.”

Paladins and CS: Go are coming to China – Blizzard is likely responding with a free month of Overwatch

It is believed that Blizzard might take this extraordinary step to secure its market in China. Because there is quite a lot happening in the “shooter” sector in the coming months:

With Blizzard’s special offer, new entrants may find it harder to establish themselves in China. And Blizzard itself offers an “interesting” free2play alternative to the newcomers.

Overwatch Hanzo Screenshot

It is still unknown how this action will affect the western Overwatch.

Some are already painting scenarios with “VPN” and “Smurfs” or speculating that Western players might somehow benefit and also try Overwatch for free. But such “overseas” actions are likely not a concern for most players.

Perhaps we will focus on the action specifically, discussing what it means for western players as soon as May and thus the action begins.

In the West, much is currently revolving around Overwatch regarding “Heroes of the Storm”:

HotS 2.0 for Overwatch players: Beginner tips to snag skins

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Source(s):
  1. 2p
  2. reddit

WoW: Hotfix – Mage Tower Challenge for Protection Paladins nerfed!

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

For Paladins, it will be somewhat easier to obtain the special template for their artifact weapon. The latest hotfix for WoW significantly weakens some bosses.

At the Broken Shore of World of Warcraft, the Mage Tower is currently being completed every few days by the war supplies of the Legion judges. This allows players to undertake a particularly tough quest for 3 days, rewarding the completion with an exclusive skin for the artifact weapon.

Depending on specialization, there are different tasks, and especially tanks (Return of the Highlord) have had a very hard time in the past – Blizzard has adjusted and nerfed the “Return of the Highlord” challenge in WoW.

WoW Legion Paladin Scourge Battle

A new hotfix has been active on the American servers since yesterday (April 26, 2017), which simplifies things even further for Protection Paladins.

Here are all the changes of the hotfix from April 26, 2017:

Artifact Challenge

Protection Paladin
  • Health points of Inquisitor Variss reduced by 15%.
  • Health points of Highlord Kruul reduced by 20%.

Broken Shore

  • Wicked Mother Bruva is now the only Wicked Mother in the “Garrison of the Fel”.

Creatures

  • Many Storm Dragons should now have hitboxes that more closely match their size.

Items

  • Unstable Terrorglobe is now a bit more stable and deals damage again.

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Player versus Player

  • PvP template values now grant the correct amount of stamina and are not influenced by the trait “Unity of the Legion Judges”.
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  • A bug was fixed where Frenzied Regeneration was healing more than intended.
Shaman
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  • Rinsing Water is no longer amplified by modifiers like Spirit Guardian.
  • The Wind Fury Totem now has 5 health points.
  • Only one Wind Fury Totem can be active per Shaman.

The hotfix should go live with a server restart tonight.

Artifact weapons are indeed crazy because they are exclusively for Legion.

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  1. worldofwarcraft.com

Overwatch: “Officer D.Va” skin will be available in standard loot boxes

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Jeff Kaplan has good news for all Overwatch console players. They can obtain the new skins without having to play HotS.

Currently, there is a cross-promotion in Heroes of the Storm, where players can also unlock skins and other rewards in the hero shooter Overwatch. Especially the “Officer D.Va” skin and the “Oni Genji” skin are worth mentioning here, as they can only be obtained through this cross-promotion.

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Overwatch players on PS4 and Xbox One feel neglected here. While it is possible to link console accounts with the Battle.net account for PC and then claim the bonuses, not everyone is happy with that. Some players complain that they only have a PS4 or Xbox One and no gaming PC, and therefore cannot benefit from the new skins.

Officer D.Va on PS4 and Xbox One without Heroes of the Storm

In the official forum, Jeff Kaplan, Game Director of Overwatch, has commented on this issue. He explains that there will certainly be a way in the future – without Heroes of the Storm – to obtain the two skins:

“We understand that there are some players who do not have access to a computer and therefore also not to Heroes of the Storm. Therefore, we plan to add both the “Oni Genji” skin and the “Officer D.Va” skin to the regular loot boxes in the future.”

Kaplan did not specify a timeframe, so several months will likely pass before the skins remain exclusive for a while. He added in his statement:

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“Furthermore, I encourage all players with access to a PC to play the Nexus challenge. Heroes of the Storm is a fantastic game and with it, you can unlock the skins before anyone else.”

We reveal which missions you need to complete for the new skins in this post.

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  1. us.battle.net/forums/en/