Server Status – Diablo 3, Overwatch, WoW, Hearthstone down [Update]

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On the evening of April 10th, there are difficulties in Battle.Net (Blizzard App), leading to login issues for Diablo 3, Overwatch, WoW, and other games. Players cannot log in and are facing closed doors. The server status at WoW is experiencing problems. Hearthstone is down.

For a few minutes now, there have been issues with Blizzard’s servers. The service of the Blizzard App, which connects players with Battle.Net, is affected. Apparently, players cannot log in.

Server Status – Diablo 3, WoW, Hearthstone, Overwatch, HotS down

Players in WoW, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Diablo 3, or Heroes of the Storm are currently complaining about login issues. They occurred around 8 PM on Monday evening, which is prime time. Error messages like Blz51903003 or Blz51900073 are being looked for.

Blizzard has already stated that the issues are known, preventing users from starting and playing games. Blizzard is working to resolve these problems as quickly as possible.

Also via  Blizzard Twitter comes the news that they are working on the issues. It seems to be related to the authentication servers. These problems are causing slow or failed login attempts in WoW, Hearthstone, and other games.

According to initial information, it seems that not only Europe is affected, but also North America and even China are struggling with login difficulties, particularly in Hearthstone. The latest expansion “Journey to Un’Goro” is live, and the desire to play Hearthstone is correspondingly high.

When will the login be back?

Update 8:50 PM: Not good news. Blizzard has commented again on Twitter. They are still working on a solution and will provide another update an hour later. It sounds like the login issues may persist for a while.

Update 10:56 PM: Blizzard has resolved the issues. You should be able to log back into WoW, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and the other games.

You can see all 135 cards of the new expansion for Hearthstone here.

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Overwatch: New leak shows skins for the event & new PvE mode

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New skins and a four-player PvE mode will be available at the new Insurrection event in Overwatch starting April 11.

The French PlayStation channel on YouTube has now leaked the exact information about the upcoming Overwatch event that starts tomorrow (April 11). The video has since disappeared, but quick internet users have downloaded it and uploaded it as a mirror on other channels. Here is the (French) trailer for the Insurrection event, showing you content like skins and the new game mode:

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Overwatch Event – Insurrection

The event is scheduled to start tomorrow, on April 11, and will be active until May 1. You can expect a four-player PvE event that looks like an evolution of the Frankenstein event at Halloween where you must fight waves of enemies. However, different heroes will be available for this event compared to Halloween: Tracer, Reinhardt, Torbjörn, and Mercy.

This event is said to have taken place in Overwatch history about seven years ago and has already been teased in the comic that hinted at the 4 characters for the game mode.

Blizzard mentions over 100 new items coming to Overwatch: skins, sprays, and other collectibles.

The New Skins for the Event in Overwatch

In the video trailer, you can also see new Blackwatch skins for McCree, Widowmaker, and Genji:

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Cosmetic rewards are also available for Reinhardt, Torbjörn, Tracer, Mercy, Zarya, Bastion, and Winston.

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Overwatch Skin Reinhardt
Overwatch Tracer Skin
Overwatch Torbjörn Skin

This is not the first leak about the event. Apparently, some leaks have been occurring in Overwatch lately:

Overwatch Event Uprising: New skins likely accidentally leaked

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The Secret World is no longer being developed – focus on TSW Legends

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The relaunch of The Secret World as a Free2Play game does not mean the end for the classic version. However, the “old” MMORPG will no longer be developed further.

The classic The Secret World that we know is said to continue to exist. However, fans should not expect new content for the game. This is what Romain Aimiel stated in an interview with the US site Massively Overpowered.

The Secret World Legends – F2P variant will be further developed, “classic” MMORPG will no longer be

In the future, Funcom wants to focus on the new installment “The Secret World Legends”. The Free2Play action variant of the MMORPG is set to receive exclusive new content. The old version will not.

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According to Aimiel, a reboot of The Secret World is now necessary because there are many things that they wanted to do fundamentally differently. Until now, it was primarily about releasing new content for The Secret World. However, now the team wants to revise systems they have been dissatisfied with from the beginning: such as the combat system. A reboot now gives the team this opportunity.

„The Secret World Legends“ – both modern and traditional

The interview provides a variety of additional information about The Secret World Legends. The game is said to become overall more action-oriented, but also more classic. Taking players more by the hand:

  • All DLCs from The Secret World are to be playable for free in the new game – at launch, however, Tokyo and the corresponding editions will still be missing. They are to come later. Everything will be free – even new content that joins The Secret World Legends is to remain free.
  • Funcom plans to earn money through the Cash Shop, where players can unlock more inventory space, vanity items, additional character slots, and similar items.
  • The “Skill Wheel”, the skill system, will be revised. Active and passive abilities will each get their own section for each weapon. The “classic” wheel will disappear, but players will still be able to freely choose weapons and skills for it. Overall, there will be fewer skills, and the system is set to become simpler: filler skills have been removed, it is said.
  • The combat system is now set to become action-oriented. The left mouse button means an attack with the main weapon, and the right mouse button with the secondary weapon. Additionally, WASD and the number keys will be used.
  • Equipment can be upgraded so that your “favorite items” accompany you for a long time.
  • The story progression is now more “traditional”. Players will be more strongly guided through the game by the main quest and taken by the hand.
  • The progress system is now more classic than before. Players will level up and thus become stronger . Enemies’ levels will now be displayed.
  • Items also play an important role. Every weapon that a player masters is said to grant them a lasting bonus. These are passive bonuses that are independent of which weapon one is currently wielding.
  • The Secret World will not get a new engine, but the animations and character models have been improved

Character creation and first gameplay in The Secret World Legends

In this stream, you can take a look at TSW Legends.

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Currently, a Closed Beta for the “new” The Secret World is already running. In spring, everyone should be able to play.

More information about the relaunch of The Secret World:

The Secret World becomes Free2Play – New name, new game! – Beta

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WoW: „Mach gutes Rollenspiel, denn ich weiß, wo du wohnst“

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Pregnant Death Knights in Goldshire? A new video amusingly shows what one should do in WoW RP – and what to definitely avoid.

Role players in MMORPGs are usually a strange bunch. By this, I don’t mean role players who discuss their talents and enjoy collecting gear, but rather “real” RPers who live out their role in the game and consider themselves part of the role-playing community.

In the German-speaking WoW area, the server “Die Aldor” is currently probably the busiest RP server that still remains. This also means that among all the role players there, there are some pretty outlandish concepts running around, and players rarely agree on what constitutes “good” and “bad” role play.

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Some time ago, we presented you Part 1 of “RP on the Aldor,” which lampooned role players and their concepts and highlighted the issues.

In his video “Aldor RP – Chapter 2,” the YouTuber M.N. Machinimas once again highlights the problems that role players in World of Warcraft face day by day. The story seamlessly continues the narrative of the first part:

Thomael of Seenhain, the founder of the “Pregnant Death Knight Lesbians out of Goldshire e.V.,” goes on patrol once again and teaches his prot6 Ming-Chu everything worth knowing about role play. Alongside some beginner tips for newcomers and the usual humor, this time it also addresses questions one should ask before problems arise: Is it really worth it to settle every conflict with other role players? This very dilemma arises when a feared “pack” of Worgen blocks their path. You better check it out yourself and bring some time:

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Cortyn says: The second chapter of “Aldor RP” strikes different tones than the first part, but is still quite entertaining. Besides all the clichés surrounding pack Worgen (which probably every role player knows) and the terrible incidents in Goldshire, a significantly more serious and educational note also comes through. I particularly enjoyed the “video guide in the video” and it could work wonderfully as a standalone variant.

It also makes me a little sad, as the video shows: Sometimes, a group stands in the way of role players – themselves.

More exaggerated clichés from World of Warcraft? How about our article “Gamerinnen – Between Lust and Trickery”.

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GTA 5 Online: Vorsicht – Neuer Level-Hack könnte Eure Accounts gefährden!

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Currently, a new hack is circulating in GTA 5 Online that affects your ranks. So far, there has been no official statement from Rockstar.

The online mode of GTA 5 has recently been heavily plagued by hackers. This primarily affects players on PC. In the last few days, the community has noticed a new hack that apparently can change the ranks of all players in an online session. Your character level instantly rises to Level 250 or higher, regardless of how low your level was before. Affected players should definitely report this to Rockstar to prevent possible penalties.

GTA 5 Online – Suddenly Rank 250

On Reddit, players warn that modders can raise your rank to 250, even though you are actually far from that level. This hack frightens many players, as Rockstar’s anti-cheat system has already shown in the past that it needs improvement in many areas and has apparently banned innocent players.

Players often write in the GTA forums that they were banned after a hacker gifted them several million GTA dollars. Hackers enter online sessions and let money fall from the sky above the players, which is then automatically collected by unsuspecting players in the session. Due to the influx of large sums of money without the corresponding efforts, the anti-cheat protection assumed that the money was earned with money hacks and banned several accounts.

Now, players whose accounts have been pushed to level 250 or higher by cheaters are afraid of these bans as well. On Reddit, user CyborgWarrior points out this method and posts a screenshot of a session in which this method was used.

GTA 5 Online Hacker Rank 250

Another problem with this cheat is that these ranks are not just changed for a session, but remain so permanently. You cannot fix this accidental rank increase yourself.

If you are affected by this problem, we recommend that you open a ticket with Rockstar support and describe the situation in detail. This way, you will be on the safe side if your account is punished. To avoid hackers, you can use solo sessions or sessions with friends that cheaters cannot access.

We hope that Rockstar will soon resolve this problem with a hotfix. As soon as there is news about this hack in GTA 5 Online, we will inform you.

Hotfix resolves car problems with racing cars in GTA 5 Online

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Destiny 2: Trailer Rap – Videos of the Week showcase amazing performances

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A new rap has been released about Destiny – it’s about Destiny 2!

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If you achieve something extraordinary in Destiny or use your creative talents to create impressive works related to Destiny, you have a good chance at Bungie to win an exclusive badge:

All Guardians who make it to the “Video of the Week” section from Bungie receive this. Every week, community manager Cozmo showcases the best clips from the worldwide community, which we watch together with works from our readership on Monday evenings.

This time, two videos will be familiar to our diligent “Mein-MMO” readers. Both are from the YouTuber Esotericck, who demonstrated incredible performances in the MMO shooter in recent days. The “Video of the Week” title was awarded to the solo run in the Crota raid at light level 390. You can see how he did it here or read about it in the provided link:

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This success received a mention in the Glass Chamber. This time, the YouTuber was able to complete the Templar challenge solo. We have already reported on that:

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The third video from Bungie has not been introduced yet: It is from the YouTuber Daddyphatsnaps and is a rap about the reveal trailer of Destiny 2. If you enjoy listening to Eminem, you will immediately recognize “The Way I Am”:

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We have received some montages from our community. Let’s start with a Destiny community montage created by I am Vxres:

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Evgenij Knaus shows us in this short video what you don’t see every day: a quadruple kill with the scatter grenade!

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Finally, xX_Rusher_1_Xx YT shows you his montage, which features some sniper kills:

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What did you think of this week’s videos?

If you also want to show your videos to our readership, you need to send them to us. The best way to reach us is via Facebook. Send us a private message there and include the YouTube link to the video. We will definitely check out the videos. However, we cannot promise that they will end up in this article.

In last week’s videos, Destiny was celebrated: Destiny Is Just Awesome!

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EVE Online: Spieler suchen bald echte Planeten

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Starting this summer, players of the space MMO EVE Online will participate in discovering exoplanets in space.

As announced earlier this year, a partnership has been established between CCP Games, Massively Multiplayer Online Science (MMOS), the University of Reykjavik, and the University of Geneva, which aims to have EVE Online players help find exoplanets in the universe. At the EVE Fanfest, which took place last weekend in Reykjavik, new information about this project was revealed.

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The Universe! Infinite Vastness …

EVE players receive images taken by the Kepler telescope and are expected to look for anomalies that may indicate the presence of an exoplanet. An exoplanet is a planet that orbits a star outside our solar system. As a reward for this work, players will receive in-game currency and other rewards for EVE Online.

EVE players searching for new planets

To recognize exoplanets in the images, players are provided with a lot of data about the brightness of various stars. If this brightness is lower and appears “blocked,” it could be an indication that a planet is orbiting the star. Players will mark such an anomaly and add a small note about what they believe to have seen. This will then be transferred to a database where other players can confirm the anomaly. Once a certain number of confirmations is reached, the discovery will be sent to the University of Geneva for verification.

Perhaps this way, some new planets in space will be discovered.

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Overwatch: Mei and D.Va – the “OP combo” in our PotGs of the week

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When D.Va and Mei coordinate, enemies in Overwatch are left with no chance. Typically, just the “Respawn in X seconds” screen.

Every week, absurd, exciting, or simply funny moments occur in Overwatch, often captured in a “Play of the Game.” We searched social media and picked out three special highlights for you. Enjoy our 3 “Play of the Game” moments of the week.

What happens when the frosty Mei and pro gamer D.Va work together in perfect harmony? Then there’s a Play of the Game by Graykin, who, along with his colleague Maas, set a really nasty trap in Oasis. Below the control point, he triggers his Self-Destruct – seemingly without benefit, as no enemies are in range. At the last moment, Mei then lifts the exploding mech with an ice wall – just watch for yourselves.

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Overwatch is a team game, right? Well, if you are called Sapphirestar, then the rest of your team is just there to distract the opponents a little. As Widowmaker, he shoots on King’s Row and takes out his enemies swiftly. The entire opposing team is on his kill account in less than 10 seconds. Even some “Hanzo Mains” could learn a thing or two from that.

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There are these little moments when you achieve the seemingly impossible and score a glorious 6-player kill. But a moment must never be perfect – that’s the law of PotG. That’s why Lonedino had to pay the ultimate price for his perfect D.Va explosion – the defeat of his own team. No wonder the clip is named “FeelsBadMan.” Nice or just sad? You decide!

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Have you also experienced a particularly cool game scene that you captured on video? Then just send us a link to the video, and maybe you will find your clip in this post next week!

Last week, we showed you how a misclick can turn into a hero moment in our PotGs.

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FIFA 17 TOTS – Predictions Bundesliga: Will this be the Team of the Season?

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In FIFA 17 FUT, there are predictions for the TOTS (Team of the Season) of the Bundesliga. These players could come into the Team of the Season in Ultimate Team.

Update: The official Bundesliga TOTS is here.

Update: You can vote for 11 Bundesliga TOTS players. Click here to vote.

In the “Ultimate Team” mode of FIFA 17, the time for TOTS is coming. The TOTS are the Teams of the Season, which means the teams of the season. Players who have shown consistently strong performances in their respective leagues during the current season are given upgraded special cards. These are very popular among fans and can significantly improve any Ultimate Team.

We assume that the TOTS in FUT 17 will be released in May and June. Specific dates from EA Sports or an official announcement are still pending. Last year, the TOTS phase began at the end of April with the Community TOTS and lasted several weeks.

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In the Teams of the Season, which are categorized by leagues, the players who EA Sports deemed the best players in the past months will land. Therefore, fans observe these TOTS with great interest, but also with suspicion. After all, the developers will not be able to reflect the opinions of all fans in the TOTS this year either.

FUT 17 – Predictions for Bundesliga TOTS in Ultimate Team

Which Bundesliga players will make it into the Team of the Season? We will only find out the official team shortly before the release, but the fifauteam site has already made its predictions, stating which players deserve a spot in the TOTS. These predictions will not completely align with the TOTS from EA, but they provide a good overview of which players could enter the team.

A TOTS consists of 23 players. In addition to the players, possible increases in overall ratings are provided:

Goalkeepers – Predictions:

  • GK: Ralf Fährmann, FC Schalke 04 – 84 -> 91
  • GK: Oliver Baumann, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim – 80 -> 87

Defenders – Predictions:

  • RB: Łukasz Piszczek, Borussia Dortmund – 82 -> 90
  • CB: Mats Hummels, FC Bayern – 87 -> 94
  • CB: Javi Martinez, FC Bayern – 84 -> 90
  • CB: Niklas Süle, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim – 81 -> 88
  • CB: Sead Kolašinac, FC Schalke 04 – 77 -> 85
  • CB: Willi Orban, RB Leipzig – 74 -> 82
  • LB: David Alaba, FC Bayern – 87 -> 92
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Midfielders – Predictions:

  • RM: Arjen Robben, FC Bayern – 87 -> 93
  • RF: Ousmane Dembélé, Borussia Dortmund – 80 -> 90
  • CM: Arturo Vidal, FC Bayern – 87 -> 93
  • CM: Thiago Alcântara, FC Bayern – 85 -> 93
  • CM: Naby Keïta, RB Leipzig – 78 -> 90
  • CM: Nabil Bentaleb, FC Schalke 04 – 78 -> 87
  • CM: Kerem Demirbay, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim – 76 -> 82
  • CAM: Emil Forsberg, RB Leipzig – 79 -> 90
  • LM: Vincenzo Grifo, Sport-Club Freiburg – 75 -> 81

Forwards – Predictions:

  • ST: Robert Lewandowski, FC Bayern – 90 -> 97
  • ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Borussia Dortmund – 87 -> 94
  • ST: Anthony Modeste, 1. FC Köln – 82 -> 89
  • ST: Timo Werner, RB Leipzig – 77 -> 87
  • ST: Serge Gnabry, Werder Bremen – 77 -> 86

Which players do you think must definitely be included in the TOTS of the Bundesliga? Current leaderboards for players in FUT 17 can be found here.

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Dark and Light: Huge game world for only 100 players

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The developers of the upcoming MMORPG Dark and Light have talked about the game world and the first area The Sacred Path. Interestingly, a maximum of 100 players per server will be allowed.

Dark and Light takes place on the planet Alpha, which is actually a moon of Gaia. However, Gaia was destroyed during a war and the survivors fled to Alpha, where they can still see the shell of their former home in the sky.

The first game area, where the heroes arrive, is called The Sacred Path. It is a large area consisting of various places such as dense forests, cities, floating islands, a mysterious shipwreck, and more. Additionally, you will find ten interesting dungeons in the landscape.

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Plenty of space for 70 to 100 players

The Sacred Path is designed to convey the impression of a beautiful fantasy world with much to discover. However, Dark and Light will not be a theme park MMORPG, but a sandbox in which you can forge your own path. To allow you to fully immerse yourselves and have enough space for all your projects, only 70 to 100 players will be allowed per server. Fans fear that this is too few players to create a good MMORPG atmosphere, but the developers see it differently.

Because Dark and Light will not be a typical MMORPG. It is meant to be special, encountering other players, and survival elements only make sense if you don’t run into a fellow player every few seconds. The PvP system will also benefit from this limitation of player numbers. Three factions compete for dominance in the world of Dark and Light: the Vardo, Estel, and Zaharul – each will have their base at three strategically important points on the map.

There will be wars over so-called spawn points, which allow respawning outside of cities. Additionally, city sieges are planned.

Dark and Light: Early Access is coming, but when?

Furthermore, each player should try to reach the flying islands as quickly as possible, which is only possible with special flying mounts. On the islands, specific rewards and many secrets await. The game area The Sacred Path will therefore offer plenty of space for interesting activities and many diverse places to explore. An early access phase for the MMORPG is imminent, but there is no date for the start yet.

More articles on Dark and Light:

Dark and Light: Fantasy answer to ARK has been delayed again

Dark and Light: Early Access starts later in 2017

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Ark: Patch v257 is coming at the end of April – with the Hell-Pig “Daeodon”

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ARK Survival Evolved receives Patch v257 for PC. New dinos and Tek structures are added. The update is planned for late April.

In Ark Survival Evolved, we expect the next update for PC. Patch v257 comes with new dinos and the Tek technologies are also being expanded. Additionally, the new user interface is being refined.

Ark Survival Evolved: Patch v257 – ETA April 30 for PC

Studio Wildcard announced the new Patch v257 for April 30. The update will first be released for PC. It is still unknown when the patch will be available for PS4 and Xbox One. However, console players can also look forward to new creatures in Ark.

The Liopleurodon provides survivors with extra oxygen – long dives are secured.

New Dinos in Ark with Patch v257: Giant Bee, Daeodon, Liopleurodon, Kentrosaurus

These are the new creatures of the survival MMO:

  • Giant Bee: A large bee whose honey is suitable for hunting mammals. The queen can be tamed and creates a new nest with drones when tamed. The scent of the honey attracts mammals, which is useful for traps as bait. The drones defend the nest. You can learn more here: Farming honey with the Giant Bee.
  • Daeodon: They are among the largest mammals and are also known as “Hell Pigs”. The nickname was likely given to these creatures due to their extremely aggressive nature. The Daeodon is an omnivore and is always seeking food, whether it be meat or plants. Survivors who get too close quickly find out how aggressive these animals are. Tamed, the “Hell Pigs” are often used in war, as they are true combat pigs. Particularly interesting for combat: the Daeodon can heal itself.
Daeodon: The “Hell Pig” behaves as ugly as it looks.
  • Liopleurodon: These creatures belong to the reptile family. They live in water and hide in bushes to surprise and hunt prey. Many cultures believed that the Liopleurodon was a magical being. The skin of the reptile produces an oil that provides survivors with more oxygen while diving. Tamed, this beast is often used for long dives to farm oil and oysters.
  • Kentrosaurus: The Kentrosaurus is a close relative of the Stegosaurus. Thanks to its sharp spikes, the Kentrosaurus is hardly attackable. They pierce through the thickest skin and armor. When the Kentrosaurus goes on the attack, it can even crush much larger creatures. Survivors have had little success riding these spiky animals. In larger herds, they are valuable protectors and hunters of large carnivores.
Survivors should better not get too close to the spikes of a Kentrosaurus.

New Tek Structures with Patch v257

Ark Survival Evolved will be expanded with these Tek structures:

  • Tek Cloning Chamber
  • Tek Megalodon Saddle
  • Tek Turret
  • Tek Grenade
  • Tek Cave & Vulcano

Survivors can also expect in Patch v257:

  • Further revisions of the inventory
  • New hairstyles and beards
  • 20+ new explorer notes
  • “Ascension” game progression
Farming honey with the Giant Bee and attracting mammals.

Console players will have to wait a while longer to receive this update. On PS4 and Xbox One, the last major patch already comes with a delay.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Trial – Free for 1 Week on PC, PS4, Xbox One

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The fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is now available for free for PS4, PC, Mac, and Xbox One for one week. The free play week is a type of demo or trial for ESO.

As Zenimax announces, there will be a “Free Play Week” for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online starting tomorrow.

From Tuesday, April 11, starting at 4 PM, until April 18, the base game will be free to play for one week. Otherwise, ESO is a “Buy-to-Play” game, so you need to own the base game to play the MMORPG. Ongoing costs through a subscription have not been necessary since 2015.

The Elder Scrolls Online: One week Free2Play instead of Buy2Play

The following is different during the Free Play Week:

  • The entire base game The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is accessible for free
  • Additionally, there are 500 Crowns that players can spend in the in-game Crown Store – every player receives these
  • Progress will be saved in case players want to continue playing and purchase the full version
  • There are also discounts for the base game and the Gold Edition

Zenimax says: You can start downloading from Tuesday at 4 PM and then get started once you have downloaded the game and created an account.

For PC, you need the Steam platform.

Note: The download may pose significant challenges for some players. The client has a massive size – it should be around 40 GB again. This has caused long faces in the past.

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Is the download of The Elder Scrolls Online worth it?

The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has undergone a remarkable transformation since its release in 2014 – for the better. It is considered one of the “most improved MMORPGs” in recent years.

The Elder Scrolls Online has continuously received new content. In June, a major expansion called “Morrowind” is coming. To prepare for that, Zenimax now presumably wants to give as many players as possible the opportunity to take a look at Tamriel and stop by for a visit.

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In our opinion, The Elder Scrolls Online is one of the recommendable MMORPGs, especially for players who value an atmospheric world and exciting stories. There is much to explore even alone. This is where ESO shines. A visit is definitely worthwhile.

The Elder Scrolls Online: One Tamriel in the review – Is ESO worth it in 2017?

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Mass Effect Andromeda: Crack – Piraten behalten ihre Holzgesichter

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Those who illegally play Mass Effect: Andromeda will be left with wooden faces. The new patch causes headaches for piracy fans.

Over the past week, BioWare has released the long-awaited Patch 1.05 for Mass Effect: Andromeda, which, alongside numerous bug fixes and quality of life improvements, also removed a particularly large point of criticism: The eyes have received a new shader.

What sounds like a small change has significantly enhanced the dialogues and cutscenes, as many of the former “pancake faces” now look more lively and eyes are illuminated correctly. The days of having eyes that glowed “from within,” giving characters a ghostly passivity, are over.

Mass Effect Face is tired

However, there is a group of players who cannot be happy about these changes: pirates. This does not refer to the enemies found in the game, but rather to all who play Mass Effect: Andromeda using a crack and have not purchased the game.

Apparently, the update has also brought the Denuvo copy protection up to date, which poses new problems for crackers. It took nearly 2 weeks to crack ME:A in the first place.

The official patch notes do not mention these changes, but this step is understandable, as they probably do not want to give any hints to the cheaters. The same copy protection is also used in games like Nier: Automata and Dead Rising 4 – and has surprisingly held up for nearly 2 weeks.

Those who acquire the game illegally must therefore continue to live with lifeless faces. So here’s a simple tip: just buy the game.

Perhaps piracy fans will one day be as tired as the faces they are trying to eliminate.

We already showed how the faces of Mass Effect: Andromeda have improved in this post.

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SWTOR: War for Iokath – War Machinery of the New Raid in the Trailer

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Soon, SWTOR will enter the next chapter. “The War for Iokath” has received a new trailer.

The last update of Star Wars: The Old Republic was a while ago, and slowly the lightsaber-wielders of the former Republic and the Empire are hungry for fresh content. How timely that SWTOR will roll out Patch 5.2 “The War for Iokath” this week, bringing plenty of new content.

The centerpiece of the update is the new operation (raid instance) “Gods from the Machine,” as Iokath is a highly technical world that operates almost entirely through droid technology. And since autonomous machines have always been a cause for conflict, this is no different in Patch 5.2. An initial trailer is said to have already excited players for the new enemies that the Outlander will encounter – both alone and in a group of like-minded raiders.

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But the story will also continue to unfold, and the Outlander’s alliance will face an important question: Will they supply the Empire’s troops with resources or rather make them available to the Republic? The long-term consequences of this decision are still unclear. A choice could potentially upset the fragile balance between the two factions…

Players will soon be able to experience these decisions and visits in the raid themselves. The War for Iokath starts tomorrow, April 11, 2017.

What else the War of Iokath holds, we will explain in this article.

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Destiny from another perspective: How to play in Third-Person!

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In the MMO shooter Destiny, it is possible to play permanently in third-person perspective with a trick. However, this only works under certain circumstances.

Most of the time, Guardians spend in first-person: they look directly over their weapon, taking aim at their enemies in PvE and PvP, and also perform melee attacks from this perspective. You only switch to third-person view – so that you can see the entire Guardian – when you carry out the Super, have a sword in hand, or use an emote. Even in the social spaces, you see your Guardian from head to toe.

The YouTuber WiLLiSGaming now shows a trick on how you can stay in third-person permanently in PvE and PvP – thus shooting with your weapons as well. From about minute 1:30 he explains:

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Destiny as a Third-Person Shooter

You need a Stormcaller Warlock and a buddy who is a Nightstalker Hunter. This trick should not work with other classes. Now start a private match against each other.

Fully charge your Super attacks. Now the Hunter shoots his arrow at the Warlock, binding him. Immediately after that, you activate the Stormcaller Super. As soon as the Warlock is no longer bound, he can play in third-person with his weapons. This perspective remains permanent.

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However, you cannot gain any advantages with this: on the one hand, it only works in certain situations. On the other hand, you only have the imprecise crosshair intended for the Stormcaller Super. Precise hits cannot be achieved.

This cannot be called a new exploit or game-breaking glitch. The YouTuber himself says that he does not see any advantages in playing this way. But if you want a little variety, you can try it out in a private match.

By the way: This trick is supposed to work in PvE as well. If you are suppressed, you need to activate the Stormcaller Super.

Interesting: Destiny 2 makes a Firefly: Dirty Space Western instead of Mysticism

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Conan Exiles: 53 emotes and skull-splitting two-handed weapons are coming

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Funcom’s Creative Director Joel Bylos and Community Manager Jens Erik Vaaler have answered some questions from fans of the survival RPG Conan Exiles regarding what is in store for the next patches and updates.

What does the future of Conan Exiles look like? What can fans look forward to? Funcom’s Creative Director Joel Bylos and Community Manager Jens Erik Vaaler have answered some questions, painting a picture of the future of the online game.

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Many innovations planned

There are supposed to be several smaller updates before the big siege update, which will address clans. Dyes will receive more usage possibilities, for example, it will be possible to dye weapons, shields, and houses. Players will also have the ability to quickly descend from high places, and the feet of the characters will receive an optical overhaul.

Easter is Patch Break

A patch, which will be released after Easter, will bring 53 new emotes into the game. Due to the Easter holiday, no update is planned for the week. As for two-handed swords, the developers state that they will soon find their way into the game, with two-handed axes following later. A patch will introduce permissions that allow players to sit on the chairs of their fellow players.

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Additionally, an animation will soon make its way into the game that will allow opponents whose strikes have been blocked by a shield to be open for a counterattack. Those carrying an avatar symbol will be marked on the map. This also applies to players walking towards a level 3 altar. Work is currently underway on some interesting innovations for the online game Conan Exiles.

More articles about Conan Exiles:

Conan Exiles: Player seeks revenge on clan, destroys everything with the help of the gods

Conan Exiles: Update Patch Notes – Channel Dungeon and Armors

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EVE Online: Niemand entscheidet sich einfach, EVE zu spielen

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

EVE Online is a special MMORPG. The sandbox universe offers many possibilities, but it also makes it difficult to get started and jump right into the action. EVE Online is a hobby that must be mastered over the years.

CCP Games CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson told PC Gamer that EVE Online is not a game that will ever be “finished.” The developers are constantly working, making changes. The latest is the free-to-play model, which was introduced at the end of last year. According to Veigar Pétursson, this was just the first step.

Now comes the long process of optimizing and expanding the system. This shows how the developers approach EVE Online. It is a continuous process of change and expansion that is constantly being pushed forward.

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CCP Games only intervenes in rare cases

Veigar Pétursson does not see EVE Online as a conventional game, but more as a city, which is only partially controlled by CCP Games. The players live in this city, follow their own rules and laws, and pay their taxes. CCP Games only intervenes in rare cases, for example, when everything becomes too quiet. Then a change occurs that may lead to a war. The developers want to push players out of their comfort zones.

Furthermore, the developers do not view EVE Online as a game that one simply decides to start and play. It is more of a hobby. It can be compared to golfing. That also takes time to master and one cannot just jump in grandly from the beginning. It is a lengthy process to achieve something in EVE Online. While it is possible to improve the entry, EVE Online is simply an extremely extensive game and cannot be compared to other, smaller titles.

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New players should also have fun

Nevertheless, new ways into the game should be introduced, allowing players to enjoy it. For example, solo players should also be able to have fun, even though the MMORPG is not a single-player game. However, the team wants it to not be absolutely necessary to join a corporation. This brings changes, but they should not be so massive that veterans have to fear that EVE will become a different game.

The MMORPG should not give the impression that it can only be played by a small group of elite players.

This does not mean that EVE will become a casual game. It will never be a game that is aimed at everyone. It will always be difficult to master, and there will always be this danger that fans love so much.

There will always be pirates who enjoy attacking others in PvP. But there will also always be space for regular group players who come together for special activities. And there will always be those who just want to log in for a few hours and go it alone.

According to Veigar Pétursson, EVE Online looks forward to a bright future and even has the potential to reach many more players. To give them a taste of the many adventures, a new cinematic video has been released, showcasing how the player enters into a symbiosis with their spaceship and what adventures await them in New Eden.

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The Division: Underground, Survival – Is anything still happening?

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In The Division the modes Underground and Survival were introduced months ago. Not much has happened with these DLCs since then.

The Season Pass, which includes the three major DLCs Underground (Underground), Survival (Survival) and Last Stand (Last Stand), has been criticized countless times. Because it did not deliver many things that the agents would have expected from an expansion pass for 40 euros: More story, an expansion of the map (only the DZ was enlarged), more open-world content.

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Instead, the individual DLCs only brought standalone game modes that are separated from the main game. Two months ago we reported that many users complained: “That’s not what we wanted!” People wanted content that drives the game and the story forward, that shapes the agents – not just additional modes that provide temporary nice variety.

Why aren’t the game modes being expanded?

A user on Reddit now points out another grievance that receives much approval: Why isn’t Massive touching these modes anymore?

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Underground and Survival were launched, and in the following weeks some bugs and issues were fixed – and that was it. There has not been any fresh wind for these modes so far, no innovations that would make them more interesting. A user writes that it is incomprehensible how one can release two larger DLCs only to let them die immediately afterwards.

From the community, for example for Survival, there were already ideas for expansions before the release: Massive could soon add a Survival mode that fully focuses on “Battle Royale” . After all, such things are well-received in the player community, as PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds shows.

However, there are currently no signs that Underground or Survival will receive upgrades. On the contrary: The Underground trader is now worthless. The modes are ruthlessly neglected.

What do you think? How would you improve the game modes Survival and Underground in The Division?

Which trader items are worth it this week, you can find out here.

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Pokémon GO: Easter 2017 – What we wish for the event

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Many trainers are already speculating about an Easter event in Pokémon GO. What bonuses and features can players expect for Easter 2017?

For special holidays celebrated around the world, there are special events in Pokémon GO. After Christmas and New Year were celebrated in the game with bonuses and events, fans are waiting for news about an Easter event 2017. So far, Niantic has not made any statements on this topic. However, based on events from previous years, there are many possibilities for how the developers could entertain their players.

Pokémon GO Easter Event 2017 – These rewards and bonuses would be appealing to us

In the latest update 0.61.1, there were changes in the game, but none that indicate an upcoming event. Nevertheless, the trainers remain hopeful and await an announcement for an Easter event. We associate the Easter festival with the search for Easter eggs and candies. In Pokémon GO, there are various ways to implement these aspects during an event:

  • Special Pokémon for the Easter Event
  • Appropriate for the holiday, the developers could highlight creatures that visually fit the celebrations. Owei would be a great choice, as it consists of a group of six members that resemble eggs with their oval shape.
  • Chaneira would be another specimen that would fit the Easter event due to its appearance. It always carries an egg in its pouch.
  • During the event, the developers could surprise us with an increased spawn rate of these Pokémon or even their Shiny forms.
Pokemon GO Owei Easter Eggs
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  • Bonuses for distance eggs during the Easter event
  • Many trainers are sure that Niantic is planning bonuses or changes for the eggs. The distance eggs would be well suited for the event and offer various ways to be temporarily improved.
  • Magikarp from 2KM eggs: Just recently, during the water festival, it was announced that the Shiny forms of Magikarp in Pokémon GO have been activated. For the Easter event, the developers could allow Magikarp to hatch from 2KM eggs again, thus increasing the chance of Shiny Pokémon for the trainers.
  • New Shiny Pokémon from eggs: Perhaps Niantic will introduce new Shiny forms in the game, which only come from eggs and cannot be caught in the wild as Shinies.
  • More Pokémon candies: In keeping with the many sweets given out at Easter, there could be bonuses on Pokémon candies of various types in the game.
  • Increased chances for 10KM eggs: The reason for many trainers to visit PokéStops more often would be an increased chance for 10KM eggs at these stops. As you can see in our Pokémon GO Egg List, you can expect very special Pokémon in these eggs.
  • Half distances for eggs: The motivation to walk would likely increase dramatically for trainers if the developers halved the distances for the eggs during the event. Instead of 10KM, 5KM, and 2KM eggs, there would be 5KM, 2.5KM, and 1KM eggs.
    Pokemon GO Egg Patterns
  • Special items for the Easter event 2017
  • The incubators had already made a special appearance during a Pokémon GO event. During the Christmas event, there was an egg incubator given for each first activated PokéStop of the day. Possibly, the incubators will also receive a similar bonus for the Easter event, which may even be increased to two charges.
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So far, there has been no official announcement from the developers for an Easter event 2017. It is expected that official details will be released in the coming days.

Spring could cause the next Pokémon GO hype. Players can look forward to new cooperative experiences.

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WoW/Overwatch: Bot maker Bossland does not see the point in paying 8.5 million $

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The lawsuit Blizzard vs. Bossland over bots for WoW and Overwatch continues. The court ruling against the Zwickau bot manufacturer Bossland to pay 8.5 million US dollars to Blizzard doesn’t really concern him.

A court in California last week sentenced the Zwickau bot manufacturer Bossland to pay 8.5 million US dollars in damages to Blizzard because Bossland produced and distributed bot programs for Blizzard’s games such as WoW (Honorbuddy) or Overwatch (Watchover Tyrant). We reported on this.

Bossland CEO believes: Ruling cannot be enforced in Germany

In an interview with Vice, Bossland’s CEO, Zwetan Leschew, says the fight is far from over. He believes the ruling cannot be enforced in Germany. That’s why they didn’t defend themselves in court in California.

The trial was only intended to cost Bossland money and drive it into bankruptcy. Leschew denies that he falls under the jurisdiction of the US court.

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For him, this ruling changes nothing at all. The European Union does not recognize this kind of “punitive damages” in civil proceedings, which the court imposed as a penalty. “Punitive damages” refers to compensation in a civil trial that exceeds the actual damages suffered.

Leschew also does not accept that Bossland would no longer be allowed to sell products in the USA. The “Digital Millennium Copyright Act,” which the ruling refers to, is not applicable in Europe. After all, Kim Jong-un could come and prohibit him from selling Honorbuddy in North Korea.

Vice quotes an expert from a law firm specializing in video game law. The expert argues: In fact, Blizzard might have difficulty collecting the money. In practice, the US court could collect money from PayPal, Amazon, or other US companies, but enforcing such rulings overseas is nearly impossible.

Because Germany does not automatically recognize such judgments, Blizzard would have to go to court in Germany, where the defendant lives.

Leschew asks: Why should bots be illegal when Blizzard itself sells level boosts?

The law firm believes that Bossland falls under the jurisdiction of the ruling because the programs were advertised in the USA. But Leschew rejects that as well.

World of Warcraft Boost

Leschew criticizes Blizzard’s argument that Bossland’s programs are unfair. The argument seems strange when one considers that Blizzard, for example, sells a level boost from 1 to 100 for 60 US dollars in WoW, Leschew points out.

For Leschew, the fight is not over yet. A long way lies ahead of him. Leschew wants to fight. He is confident that justice will prevail in the end.

Update 10.4. 12:30: The head of Bossland, Zwetan Leschew, is commenting on this news and defending his position. You can follow it live.

Here’s more information on the case:

Overwatch, WoW: German bot manufacturer must pay over 8.5 million dollars

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  1. Vice