Overwatch: Despite parents’ internet ban, became a professional

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

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

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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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Call of Duty WW2: Multiplayer with Headquarters – Similar to Destiny

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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:

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

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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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HotS 2.0 for Overwatch players: Beginner tips to get skins

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You want to play Heroes of the Storm just for the Overwatch rewards? Then we have the right beginner tips for you with good hero combinations.

Heroes of the Storm has taken the leap into version 2.0 and offers a lot of goodies in the form of skins, free heroes, and cross-promotions to the player base.

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Many new players are attracted by the offers – also a few Overwatch veterans who want to unlock the “Oni Genji” skin and the “Officer D.Va” skin in Overwatch. To do this, one must complete the weekly quests together with at least one friend. However, the successful entry into Heroes of the Storm is not that easy. Therefore, here are some beginner tips for you.

Beginner Tips for HotS

  • The first week’s quest can also be completed in the “Versus AI” mode. Use these 5 games to get used to Heroes of the Storm and get a feel for the heroes and objectives before you venture into battle against other players.
  • You are a team and function only as a team. You share the same character level with all the other 4 players in a match and earn experience points for each other. Ego tours – almost like in Overwatch – rarely succeed.
  • Map objectives and mercenary camps are more important in Heroes of the Storm than in MOBAs like LoL or Dota. There is rarely a long “laning phase” as is the case in other MOBAs.
  • Don’t always choose the same talents and experiment a little! It is pointless to choose “Pyroblast” as a heroic ability with Kael’thas when the opponent has a Medivh on their team who can briefly make his allies invulnerable. Always rethink your talent choices based on which enemies you are facing.

Good Hero Combinations for Beginners

At the beginning, one is overwhelmed by the selection of heroes. What should you play? Which heroes complement each other well? Here are some combinations that will equip you well for the start.

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Nova and Valeera: The two assassins both have stealth and can move almost unheard across the battlefield. This makes “ganks” particularly easy. Valeera is capable of briefly stunning the enemy, allowing Nova to hit her sniper shot accurately. Most non-tanks bite the dust after a coordinated attack from the two stealthy characters.

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“If you still have long ears now, you are a true Silvermoon ninja.”

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Kael’thas and Malfurion: Kael’thas is not only the Sun King but also a true king in the handling of area spells – particularly effective when enemies are grouped together, allowing “Living Bomb” to jump. Together with the supporter Malfurion, this is particularly easy as he can briefly root enemies to the ground. Additionally, Malfurion can supply Kael’thas with mana, which otherwise runs out quickly for the prince. An unequal but very effective elf duo.

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Lt. Morales and Chen: Another unequal pair that can be very effective because it’s basically hard to kill. Lt. Morales’ healing is unparalleled, and Chen can grant himself a shield with his brew, while Morales’s healing continues to tick and fills him up. This combo may lack a bit of punch, but opponents will struggle against you. As long as Chen keeps an eye on his healer, you should not have major problems.

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Abathur + Anything: Abathur generally pairs well with any hero more or less solidly. Although Abathur is rated as “very hard”, he can bring fun and success in the early matches. Unlike all other heroes, Abathur does not stand at the front but (mostly) in the safety of fortress walls. From there, he can jump on the heads of all allies and support them in battle with shields and extra damage – or simply copy a hero if needed.

This should ensure your entry into Heroes of the Storm. Have fun in the Nexus!

We explain in this article which missions you need to complete for the skins and other rewards.

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Pokémon GO: New Start 2017 – What’s different from summer?

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Our author Leya played Pokémon GO for the first time in months again. These are her impressions in 2017 after a long Poké break.

The Pokémon summer of 2016 was a real highlight for me, one that I fondly remember. I walked around for hours, hunting for Pokémon. Together, I fought in gyms with other trainers or sat comfortably, with a lure module and the sun on my face, at a PokéStop.

Pokémon Go didn’t offer enough incentives anymore and the weather became too bad

At some point, Pokémon Go just didn’t offer me enough incentives to continue playing long-term. I missed interactions with other trainers, like trading and battling. After a while, it felt like a grind: catching one Pidgey after another and chasing after strong Pokémon.

Moreover, I have to honestly admit: The weather became too bad for me. I lost my motivation to walk the extra detours to the next PokéStop. In rain and cold, I preferred to take the direct way home.

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Suddenly I was eager to start Pokémon Go again. The sun was shining, and I was curious how the changes of the last months would affect my gaming enjoyment. Together with my power bank, I dashed outside.

On tour with my buddy Eevee

First of all, I chose a buddy. With the Buddy system, you choose a Pokémon that walks alongside you and earns extra candies. The candies are earned by covering certain distances. Since I was keen on Espeon and Umbreon, Eevee became my buddy and hopped right onto my shoulder.

I particularly like the buddy feature. This way, you can at least earn candies for Pokémon that you rarely encounter. It’s a relief for evolving and leveling Pokémon.

New Pokémon rekindle my collecting fever

The last time I played, there was only the first generation. I felt real joy when I registered the first “new” Pokémon in the PokéDex. My hunting instinct was awakened.

I had the most fun searching for and catching the new Pokémon of the second generation. Just for that reason, I played an hour longer than originally planned.

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The Pokémon tracker ties me to the city; hardly any Pokémon appear outside

Since my last visit to Pokémon Go, the tracker system has been changed multiple times. The “Nearby” function remains, which shows a Pokémon near the next PokéStop. There are the most of those in the city. As a result, I was inclined to stay more in the city center, which I find unfortunate.

I wanted to test how many Pokémon I would encounter if I moved away from the city and walked along remote paths. I had the impression that there are even fewer Pokémon outside the city now. So, I turned back towards the city. This is still unfortunate for players in rural areas.

Gyms are packed with strong Pokémon – That was to be expected

I took a look at the surrounding gyms. As expected, they are stuffed full of strong Pokémon. Even the “weakest” Pokémon consist of Dragonite, Tyranitar, Heiteira, or Snorlax with crazy CP values.

But anyone who hasn’t played for as long as I have shouldn’t be surprised. I skipped gym battles for now. If you want to keep up there, you really have to hustle.

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Pokémon GO: It was nice to go hunting again; many things have improved

I enjoyed starting Pokémon Go again. The servers were stable, and I could enjoy wandering around without interruption. However, you shouldn’t attempt it without a power bank: the battery still gets drained incredibly fast.

It was particularly nice for me to meet some new Pokémon and catch them. I just love filling my PokéDex.

There are a few updates that, in my opinion, significantly improve the game: Rewards for the “First Catch / PokéStops of the day” and the buddy system are at the top of the list. This way, you can also progress when you don’t encounter certain Pokémon too often. A clear downside for me is that Pokémon appear stacked at PokéStops and there are even fewer in rural areas. Wandering in a remote park is more enjoyable to me than in the city center.

In nice weather, I will probably pull out my phone more often again and hunt the little pocket monsters.

What about you? Will you give Pokémon Go another try in nice weather? Or have you been playing diligently all along? Tell me in the comments.

Communication between trainers and Niantic is also improving: Pokémon GO Hotfix: Niantic is now reading on Reddit and fixing the Invisible Bug

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Call of Duty WW2 Reveal – Trailer and First Info – Release Date

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In Call of Duty WW2 (CoD WWII), the reveal trailer has been released. First official information about the new installment of the series. The release date is known.

Today, on April 26th, the reveal stream for Call of Duty: WW2 took place at 7 PM. In the days and weeks prior, there were several leaks about the new CoD, which is being developed by Sledgehammer Games. As of today, there is finally official footage available.

After the sci-fi settings of the last years with Advanced Warfare, Black Ops 3, and Infinite Warfare, it goes back to the past in 2017. The setting of CoD WWII is World War II.

The release is on November 3, 2017!

Here is the reveal trailer:

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“The Right Game at the Right Time”

Activision’s CEO Eric Hirshberg spoke in advance with Polygon about the “Call of Duty” series. He admitted that Infinite Warfare last year was the wrong game at the wrong moment. The reveal trailer for this CoD was not well received by the passionate fan community, received massive dislikes, and became the worst-rated trailer on YouTube. The biggest criticism: the space setting.

According to Hirshberg, CoD WW2 is now the right game at the right time from the right development team. They want to return to the roots and comprehensively portray the horrors of war. It is emphasized multiple times: “Boots on the Ground”.

The game is said to be full of details. You will likely fight on land, at sea, and in the air. Tanks, ships, and planes are visible in the trailer. The developers conducted historical research to create a credible setting – Europe in the mid-20th century.

It is supposed to be the best game Sledgehammer Games has ever made. You will need skills in handling weapons and strategic approaches. CoD WW2 is expected to have a wide range of weapons.

There will be a multiplayer beta before the release. Many details about multiplayer are expected at E3. Maps, modes, weapons, movements, melee combat, lots of new stuff.

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Only this image was released for a co-op mode – looks very much like Nazi Zombies:

What do you think of the reveal trailer for Call of Duty: WW2? On YouTube, the first ratings are overwhelmingly positive (currently 33,000 thumbs up to 1,800 thumbs down).

What free games “PS Plus” members can expect in May 2017 can be read here.

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The Lord of the Rings Online: Hobbit Party – Gifts for the 10th Birthday

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The fantasy MMO Lord of the Rings Online has been around for 10 years, and to celebrate the anniversary, the developers are throwing a big party for you with the Hobbits! There are also quests and rewards for loyal players.

If there’s one race in Middle-earth that knows how to celebrate, it’s the Hobbits! That’s why the merry Halflings are hosting the big bash for the 10th anniversary of the fantasy online role-playing game in their town of Hobbiton.

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There will be fireworks, quests, events, and rewards for loyal players!

Lord of the Rings Online – 10th Birthday – Off to Hobbiton!

To join the big party, you need to head to the Shire and visit the little town of Hobbiton. The busy Hobbits have already prepared everything, and you can pick up quests from Waldemar Rumpel at the festival tree until July 13.

There will be three new quests each week for the event, so make sure to check back often!

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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lord of the Rings Online, all players will also receive gifts. These will be directly added to your inventory, even if you log in only after the event ends. The amount of the reward depends on when you registered for HdRO.

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Those who have only been around for just under a year will receive a special character portrait and fireworks. However, those who have been players of The Lord of the Rings Online from the start and registered their account ten years ago will receive a particularly splendid portrait and a permanent dragon-firework. Premium and VIP customers will receive even more goodies.

Also interesting: Lord of the Rings Online – In 2017 the ring will be destroyed!

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ESO Morrowind: Trailer shows Vivec City – Assassins love it!

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Morrowind, the upcoming new chapter expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online, takes place on the island of Vvardenfell. One of the great highlights of the island is the magnificent temple city of Vivec, which plays a role in a new trailer.

Those who once played The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind surely remember the many bizarre and strange experiences on Vvardenfell, the island of the Dark Elves. There were insect transport creatures, screeching cliff racers, a bubbling volcano at its center, the splendid city of Vivec, and colossal mushrooms that even became towers!

Vivec is the secret star of the new Morrowind trailer for The Elder Scrolls Online.

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The Elder Scrolls Online – Vivec, the City of the God-King

In The Elder Scrolls 3, the city of Vivec – named after the immortal God-King – who resides there, was an important location. Many quests and tasks could be found in Vivec.

Vivec is enormous and consists of rectangular, separated step pyramids. This made Vivec dreadfully confusing. You would constantly get lost.

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This problem still exists in Vivec City, as each of the pyramid districts has multiple levels, and you never know exactly where the quest giver can be found. Fortunately, the city in The Elder Scrolls Online is still under construction, and only part of the pyramid districts are already finished. Drained lots in the water and colossal construction sites show where new ziggurats will soon arise.

ESO Morrowind – “Must the city really stand beneath this ugly chunk?”

Also characteristic of Vivec City is the gigantic meteorite named Baar Dau, which hovers over the city like a sword of Damocles. The chunk was once hurled at Vivec’s construction project by the mad Daedric Prince Sheogorath out of envy, but the God-King of the Tribunal merely raised his hand, and the chunk remained suspended in the air.

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Out of cruel calculation, Vivec left the meteorite up there, even though he could have easily destroyed it. Rather, Vivec remarked that the stone would remain safely up there as long as he loved the city of Vivec. So if he ever had reason to question his affection for his city, that would be its end.

The Elder Scrolls Online – Vivec City – Assassins love cities!

However, at the time of ESO Morrowind, Vivec is still full of joy for his temple city, and therefore the chunk remains safe in the sky. The “ugly chunk” is not liked by the Morag Tong assassin Naryu Virian at all. But aside from that, she enjoys the emerging city, as assassins are known to love all cities.

What do you think of Vivec City in ESO? Do memories of getting lost in the temple city come to mind? Or were you always able to navigate the districts? Let us know in the comments!

Also interesting: The Elder Scrolls Online – Beta impression – This is what the new Morrowind will be like!

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PS4 Pro for 99 Euros – Action continues – Official Statement

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There is an official statement from GameStop regarding the €99 PS4 Pro trade-in promotion. The offer is definitely intended to continue.

GameStop will provide an update on the situation on April 26. It is a press release regarding the current PS4 Pro trade-in promotion at GameStop.

GameStop speaks of explosive demand and massive shortages

We are copying the press release verbatim:

(Memmingen, April 26, 2017) – Due to the explosive demand and the enormous response to the current GameStop trade-in promotion for the PS4 Pro, there have unfortunately been massive shortages in the stores. GameStop is therefore currently unable to fulfill all trade-in requests. However, there are and have been several restocks planned for the entire promotional period, some of which are already on the way to the stores, to quickly restore access to the promotion for all customers.

GameStop asks all customers for some patience and regrets the delays.

The trade-in promotion for the PlayStation 4 Pro console remains valid until May 14, 2017, in all GameStop stores in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and only while supplies last.

The press release ends with a link to the promotional page of GameStop.

Damage control seems necessary

We reported on the offer that is being referred to here on Sunday evening. GameStop offered that players could trade in their old PS4 along with 2 games and €99 for a new PS4 Pro starting Wednesday.

The offer led to the aforementioned supply shortages in the following days. This is probably also because reservations and pre-orders had already been accepted beforehand. Therefore, the offer was sold out in some places by Monday and Tuesday.

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Today, at the actual start of the promotion, many buyers went to the stores but were turned away, resulting in a so-called shitstorm. People vented their frustrations on social media outlets like Facebook or Twitter, making serious accusations against GameStop. There were talks of nepotism and bait-and-switch offers.

The term “dirty store” was repeatedly mentioned.

A journalist from the largest German-speaking PC site GameStar was denied access to a GameStop store.

What do you think about GameStop’s statement? Does it reassure you, or do you want to try your luck again in the coming days?

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WoW: “Because artifact weapons only belong to Legion, we’re doing crazy things”

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Many cannot imagine artifact weapons from World of Warcraft . However, the Game Director has a different opinion.

The artifact weapons from World of Warcraft: Legion are the focal point of the expansion, at least regarding character development. They can be powered up further with artifact power, thus unlocking new bonuses that directly reflect the hero’s strength.

In an interview with PcGamer, Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of World of Warcraft, spoke about the pros and cons of this kind of progression.

A clear disadvantage is that heroes would never have to think about a new weapon again – that would be 1-2 gear slots less to fill with suitable loot. This is somewhat mitigated by the relics that can be inserted into artifact weapons.

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However, many players wish that the artifact weapons would become a permanent feature, eternally bound to the character. The current plans indicate that with Patch 8.0 – the start of the next expansion – players will have to say goodbye to artifact weapons and exchange them for new weapons. The artifact weapons are a feature of Legion and should be something to remember when thinking back to the time of Legion.

Hazzikostas says about this:

“We would have to develop a completely different system if we wanted to introduce the artifact weapons as a permanent element of World of Warcraft. But since we intend to use this as something central only in Legion, we can really push the boundaries here, try crazy things, learn lessons from it, and find out what worked and what didn’t – this we will then carry into the future.”

Change always frightens some players

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For many players, this change with each expansion seems to be a reason to keep checking back into World of Warcraft. The developers are well aware that not every change will always be well received by fans.

“Change is inevitable. We always try to find innovations and test new things, but we know that every change also costs us something. The result of every change is that we lose some people [who don’t like the change].”

That aside, it has already been confirmed that players will be able to use their unlocked templates of artifact weapons for transmogrification after Legion. While the stats and bonuses of the artifact weapons will be lost, at least the appearance will remain for all expansions that may come.

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And the fishing rod should not be forgotten. The best artifact weapon of all.

In the interview, Hazzikostas also revealed that we have not seen everything from Azeroth yet.

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