Pokémon GO: Special Items – Time-dependent or random?

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Are the Special Items like King Stone in Pokémon GO dependent on the time of day or can you get them randomly from PokéStops?

With the Pokémon of the second generation, the developers introduced the Special Items a few weeks ago. These special items are needed by trainers who want to evolve monsters like Porygon into Porygon2 or Seemon into Seedraking. However, these items are particularly rare and only occasionally drop from PokéStops.

Since the update 0.59.1, there is an evolution item with every 7-Day Streak of a PokéStop visit. But also in between, the popular items can drop as a reward from a stop. Is it random or even dependent on the time of day?

Special Items at certain times?

Many trainers did not want to believe that these special items are simply distributed randomly and expressed various theories on the subject in recent weeks. The theory emerged that these items drop at certain times and that you might be able to collect them deliberately – there were even screenshots as arguments showing that multiple evolution items dropped at the same time.

The team from PokémonGOHub took up this theory and investigated what it is all about. They looked for a correlation between the Evo item drops and the current time.

The result of about 1300 recorded Special Item finds shows that there is NO correlation between time and reward. On the contrary: the rewards are almost evenly distributed throughout the day.

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Unfortunately, the theory could not be confirmed that you have a high chance of obtaining the coveted items at certain times. Previous analyses show that the distribution appears to be random and does not follow a specific pattern.

Special Items that were found multiple times at the same time of day are not supposed to be evidence of a hidden mechanic. Some trainers are disappointed that this theory has been disproven and that they cannot deliberately look for the items. On the other hand, many players are glad that this mechanic could have been heavily exploited by spoofers.

The Water Festival in Pokémon GO led trainers to catch over 589 million Magikarp

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WoW: Legion – Rogues are revamped in Patch 7.2.5

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In patch 7.2.5, Blizzard is focusing on the rogues of WoW. There are some significant changes ahead.

Patch 7.2 “The Tomb of Sargeras” has only recently arrived on the live servers of World of Warcraft, but Blizzard is already revealing the first details about the next patch. This one is numbered 7.2.5 and will again address significant changes to the different classes, as was the case with 7.1.5.

This time, the developers are focusing on the rogue. The game designer known as “Seph” has answered questions from the rogue community in the official forum and provided insights into design ideas and future plans. Rogues do not yet meet every aspect of the “class fantasy,” which is why some changes to talents and abilities are planned for patch 7.2.5.

Assassination

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Assassination rogues specialize in poisons and bleeding effects to bring their enemies down with strong DoTs. Currently, the focus is too heavily on bleeding effects, so they want to create more variety.
Choking poison will likely disappear and be replaced by an AoE ability that costs a lot of energy and has a short cooldown.

Generally, the developers believe that the Assassination rogue is currently in a good position.

Outlaw

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The playstyle of the Outlaw rogue is received mixed by the community. One half loves this “pirate” rogue, while the other half does not, which Blizzard finds generally acceptable. Dice of Destiny will be adjusted so that only 5 dice will be rolled instead of 6. The buffs will be balanced so that they all provide approximately the same level of utility.

Additionally, the energy regeneration for the Outlaw specialization is inappropriate. Players fluctuate between “way too little” and “way too much” energy, so adjustments will be made to achieve a more consistent result.

Subtlety

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The core fantasy behind a Subtlety rogue was actually “strikes quickly from the shadows and disappears again”, but the emphasis on DoTs and some other effects like Shadow Dance has somewhat strayed from this goal. Therefore, Shadow Dance is intended to be used less frequently, with the aim to reduce charges from 3 to 2 and enhance Shadow Dance through talents.

Especially in AoE situations, the rogue feels odd, as players almost always spam Shuriken + Nightblade until they have affected all enemies. Instead, there will likely be a buff where every enemy hit by Shuriken Storm increases the damage of the next Gutting by 25%, up to a certain maximum.

Additionally, Ambush is set to make a comeback, which should please many rogues who enjoy particularly strong openers.

Please keep in mind that these are still rough plans – binding details for patch 7.2.5 are not yet available.

Have you already got Meatball? The perfect companion for the Devastated Coast!

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Destiny 2 – Trailer Analysis: Lord Shaxx, Xur and Hints about the Queen!

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In Destiny 2 the reveal trailer contains more hints than one might think at first glance. Is Queen Mara Sov returning?

The reveal trailer for Destiny 2 has likely been watched multiple times by numerous Destiny fans. Zavala’s epic speech and Cayde’s “go for it” mentality ignited the hype for the sequel. However, you will still have to wait until September 8th. That is when the global release is.

This trailer contains some details that can be overlooked even after multiple views. There are plenty of clues about the Queen of the Reef: Mara Sov.

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Mara Sov – Is the Queen dead or not?

Mara Sov is the Queen of the Reef and the Queen of the Awoken. In Destiny 1, she appeared several times in cutscenes, such as in the spectacular intro cinematic of The Taken King. In that scene, she faces Oryx and is devastated. Many Guardians are convinced since then: The Queen could not have survived this attack!

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What happened to her? No one has known for 2 years.

However, there are also hints that Mara Sov is still alive. On the one hand, she herself is the narrator of this cutscene in which she possibly died. On the other hand, the rule in games, just like in Hollywood films, is: As long as you don’t see a body, no one is dead. Additionally, in a Bungie livestream a year ago, it was stated that the Queen will still play a significant role. However, it is unclear whether this statement is still current.

Bungie’s last statement regarding Queen Mara Sov was in August 2016. During an interview about Rise of Iron, the developers were asked several questions about the lore and story of Destiny. Bungie said one should not rule out the possibility that the Queen is still alive. Shortly before, they remarked that we still had no idea of the true power of the Cabal.

Destiny 2 – The Return of the Queen?

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In the “Destiny 2” trailer, the Queen’s logo can now be seen in several shots. This logo looks like – typically with spikes interlocking: Many warriors gathering around Zavala and Cayde-6 wear this logo on their armor, such as in these scenes. However, there are many more of these logos in the trailer:

It is unclear why so many characters wear this logo. In fact, most of the Queen’s warriors fell in battle against Oryx. Now there is speculation in the forums whether this could be a hint that the Queen will return and take on an important role in Destiny 2. The future will tell.

Lord Shaxx in the trailer – also Xur?

If you are a fan of the Crucible and Lord Shaxx, you can breathe a sigh of relief. He definitely survived the Cabal’s attack – he can clearly be seen in the trailer, albeit only in the background. In these two shots, you can spot him:

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In the second image, some users believe they have recognized Xur: This character stands directly next to Lord Shaxx and is dressed entirely in black:

However, it is highly likely that this is not Xur, but merely a Hunter in black armor. Such characters with hoods and black outfits are often seen in the trailer.

The fact that Lord Shaxx is in Destiny 2 was already suggested by a leak regarding the sequel. A “Mega Bloks” set describes Lord Shaxx as he fights the Cabal with his Annihilator.

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Paladins: The 3 Best Champions in Their Respective Role – According to Statistics

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 3 minutes

We have compiled for you the top three champions in Paladins Paladins (PC, PS4, Xbox One) according to player statistics per role. These are the champions with the highest win rates in their respective roles.

We present to you the best champions according to average player statistics once a month. The data comes from all played matches. PvE matches are not included. This results in the win rates of the individual champions.

The champions with the highest win rate come here in the top 3 per role.  These statistics have nothing to do with the current tier list, which consists of assessments by pro players. This is about the raw data of all Paladins players.

The data comes from the statistics page MyPaladins. Here, player data is collected and listed directly via Studio Hi-Rez.

The 3 Best Champions per Role

Below, we present the champions with the highest win rates. With these, the average player secures the most victories. If champions have the same win rate, the difference is only a small percentage. Values of 0.5 and above are rounded up, while values below 0.5 are rounded down.

Status: April 1, 2017

The 3 Best Damage Dealers

Since Bomb King received a slight lag-fix rework, he has quickly become one of the most played damage dealers in Paladins. His sticky bombs now count as direct hits, regardless of radius. Tyra and Viktor are still relatively easy champions to learn, which could explain their high ranking. Tyra’s legendary card “Mercy Kill” currently gives her an advantage over other damage dealers.

  • Rank 1: Bomb King – Win Rate: 53%
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Bomb King Guide: Deck and Build – Use Your Majesty Effectively

  • Rank 2: Tyra – Win Rate: 52%
  • Rank 3: Viktor – Win Rate: 49%

The 3 Best Tanks (Frontline)

Torvald is far ahead in win rate among tanks. His shields prove to be powerful obstacles. He is perfect for capturing points and securing objectives.

Although Fernando is currently ranked low on the pro players’ tier list, he performs well among average players. Similar to Viktor, he is easy to understand and a solid choice in the frontline.

  • Rank 1: Torvald – Win Rate: 64%
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  • Rank 2: Barik – Win Rate: 56%
  • Rank 3: Fernando – Win Rate: 53%

The 3 Best Supports

Grohk provides solid slows and crowd control and has a rather strong ultimate. He is a high damage support and is currently doing well. Grover follows closely, supporting the team with strong healing and can quickly be transformed into a “Sniper Tree”. Ying is generally one of the solid Paladins supports and is frequently chosen.

Rank 1: Grohk – Win Rate: 58%

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Rank 2: Grover – Win Rate: 58%

Rank 3: Ying – Win Rate: 54%

The 3 Best Flankers

The top 3 flankers are extremely close to each other in terms of their win rate. Lex just recently came with the last patch OB 46 and quickly skyrocketed with his statistics.

Rank 1: Lex – Win Rate: 49%

New Champion Lex: Abilities and Cards

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Rank 2: Buck – Win Rate: 49%

Rank 3: Skye – Win Rate: 49%

Is your favorite champion in the top 3?

Those still looking for easily learned champions will find them here: Paladins Starter Guide: Those who master these 8 champions are always ready.

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Hearthstone: Auf diese 5 Un’Goro-Karten freuen wir uns besonders

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We have selected five cards from the new “Un’Goro” expansion for Hearthstone . We will tell you why we are particularly looking forward to these.

In a few days, the new Hearthstone expansion “Journey to Un’Goro” will be released with some powerful cards that will shake up the game significantly. We have picked out 5 favorites that we are particularly excited about.

Primordial Glyph

Mages receive a new, relatively inexpensive spell. The Primordial Glyph costs 2 mana and allows the player to discover a spell that costs 2 less. Everyone knows the games where a Fireball would have cost 5 gold on turn 5 and a Fireball for 2 mana is not to be underestimated either. The mage essentially gets a “spell of choice” that can save him without any special costs. “Lucky combos” are particularly interesting here – because a Mana Wyrm could become quite powerful with an endless chain reaction of glyphs.

Primalfin Champion

Paladins get a Murloc that will likely be played even outside of Murloc decks. For 2 mana, it has stats of 1/2, but it has an interesting deathrattle effect: Return all spells you cast on this minion to your hand. This makes the Primalfin Champion the perfect candidate for a Divine Shield, Blessing of Might, or Blessing of Kings. The opponent is essentially forced to cast a Silence effect if they don’t want all buff spells to find a new target soon.

Lyra the Sunshard

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The new Legendary for Priests is quite random, but that’s exactly what makes the card interesting. As long as the 3/5 minion is on the field for 5 mana, every spell cast will give the Priest another random Priest spell. Especially in combination with a Summoning Stone, I can imagine funny scenarios where Lyra the Sunshard will ruin the opponents’ day. Although random effects are frowned upon by many players, they undoubtedly create the funniest and most memorable moments in the game. Once Lyra meets her end, Yogg-Saron can make the madness perfect…

Dinomancy

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The hero power of the Hunter is probably the most focused in the game. It dictates the entire playstyle of the Hunter, so one should always go “straight to the face”. With the spell Dinomancy, that can change. For 2 mana, the Hunter’s hero power becomes “Give a Beast +2/+2”, which can make even small spiders into powerful minions. A Hunter who really tries to get to the late game and not end the game by turn 5 or 6 sounds like much more fun for both sides.

Free from Amber

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Finally, another Priest card and one of the most expensive spells in the game. For 8 mana, you discover a minion that costs 8 mana or more with Free from Amber and play it immediately. With cards like Ysera or Y’Shaarj, Hope’s End, depending on the situation, there can be high value derived from it. In the “worst case,” you at least have an 8/8 minion, which is a threat. In general, however, the card is likely to be a “Win More” card and rarely a lifesaver. Especially in the “wild” game mode, you might as well summon a Ragnaros.

What are your favorite cards in “Journey to Un’Goro”? What are you particularly looking forward to?

You can find all 135 cards from “Journey to Un’Goro” in this article.

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Saturn Online Only Offers on April 2nd – Overwatch, Watch Dogs 2 and Pokémon

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You have until Monday 9 AM at Saturn to take advantage of the Online Only Offers. There are some good games on offer for PS4 and Xbox One. Chief among them are Overwatch and the “Watch Dogs 2 San Francisco” edition available at a particularly low price.

The Overwatch – Origins Edition is available for €29.99 at Saturn for Xbox One and PS4. This means you save around €15 compared to the best prices so far. Blizzard’s multiplayer shooter is still very popular and recently received another hero with Orisa.

Watch Dogs 2 San Francisco Edition

Watch Dogs 2 San Francisco Edition

If you’re more in the mood for an open world where you can hack your way around, then Watch Dogs 2 might be for you. Saturn currently offers the San Francisco Edition for PS4 and Xbox One at a great €35.

The following content is included in this Special Edition:

  • the game Watch Dogs 2
  • a premium SF-themed packaging
  • a high-quality Marcus figure (height: 24 cm)
  • a double-sided map of San Francisco, marked with all in-game hotspots such as the DedSec headquarters, gang territories, various shops, and interesting places
  • some lithographs of San Francisco, Marcus, and DedSec
  • an SF-themed laptop sticker

Other Offers

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Overwatch: Ostern fällt ins Wasser – kein Event geplant

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Bad news for all Easter Overwatch fans: the egg hunt is canceled this year.

The last major event of Overwatch was the Chinese New Year celebration, which was many weeks ago. Fans of the game are slowly starting to wonder what Blizzard has planned for the future. In the official forums and on Reddit, players keep asking when the next big event with skins and special game modes might be.

The next possible date is already coming up in the next few days, as Easter is approaching, which would be the perfect opportunity since it is also celebrated in World of Warcraft.

Due to Blizzard’s silence, expectations among fans grew stronger, which is why Jeff Kaplan, the Game Director, has now spoken out in the official forum and clarified that there will be no event for Easter.

“Sorry! We have no plans for an Easter event this year. But we wish everyone happy holidays!”

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So “Easterwatch” is probably off the table for now. Many players were looking forward to Mei with an Easter egg ice block. Well, maybe next year.

Blizzard has stated in the past that they want to approach things differently in Overwatch and not only focus on the “typical” holidays. Therefore, there was no event for Valentine’s Day, for example. However, for spring, the developers have already announced that they would have new skins for some characters in the works – so it can’t be long until the next event.

Which events are you hoping for in Overwatch and what do you think the developers have in mind for the next event?

If you want to console yourself, you should consider getting your own Widowmaker – she looks great in any room.

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Hearthstone: 6 krasse Kombos aus der Un’Goro-Erweiterung

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A YouTuber is already showcasing the darkest combos of the new cards. Clever interactions create plenty of action in Hearthstone.

Starting next week, on 04/06/2017 (presumably), the release of the new Hearthstone expansion “Journey to Un’Goro” will add a proud total of 135 cards to the game. YouTuber Disguised Toast was invited by Blizzard beforehand and had a chance to take a look at the various cards to experiment with the interactions between old and new cards. Many players will experience their blue wonder with this expansion.

Especially exciting is an interaction between Wild Pyromancer and Adaptation, a new spell for the Paladin. This allows a minion to gain the advantages of “Adapt.” If the selection for “poisonous” is made, the spell triggers the Pyromancer’s effect and deals 1 damage to all minions. Since it is “poisonous,” all minions die! A solid (albeit somewhat uncertain) alternative when there is no equality in hand.

Galvadon, the Paladin quest reward, has 5 times Adapt. Together with Brann Bronzebeard, this can be doubled – 10 adaptations! However, this is only possible in the “wild” game mode, as Explorer League cards are removed from the rotation.

The pirate Patches becomes really powerful through the quest reward Crystal Core. Especially when you also copy him with a three-bander. This gives you Patches with 5/5 – and opponents are quickly overwhelmed.

What other interactions exist has been presented by Disguised Toast in his video:

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Do you have any new, exciting combinations in mind that could have quite devastating effects?

We have introduced all 135 new cards from “The Journey to Un’Goro” in this post.

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Conan Exiles Exploit: Earn up to $500 bounty

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Exploits have led to all sorts of unpleasant scenes in the barbarian survival MMO Conan Exiles. To encourage players to report errors instead of exploiting them, Funcom has launched a bounty program. Report exploits and get rewarded!

Exploits are a serious issue for all online games, and they are particularly disgusting in competitive survival MMOs, where one player with an unfair advantage ruthlessly dominates all other competitors. This happened in Conan Exiles due to a particularly nasty dupe exploit that allowed for a joyful reproduction of resources.

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But that’s about to change, as the developers at Funcom have put a bounty on exploits!

Conan Exiles – No exploit should be safe anymore!

Players of Conan Exiles are now encouraged to report exploits to Funcom. Particularly nasty errors, like the mentioned dupe exploit, will be additionally rewarded with premiums. Anyone who finds and reports such a “serious exploit” is to receive between 100 and 500 US dollars via PayPal. A similar system is also offered by the survival competitor ARK.

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Send your exploit sightings to [email protected] and also include how to reproduce the exploit step by step. Additionally, provide your PayPal email address and your Steam ID so you can be added to the Hall of Fame of exploit hunters.

When do I get money for exploits?

But keep in mind that the exploit is only worth money if:

  • Funcom is not already aware of it
  • No other player has reported the exploit
  • The exploit is “particularly serious”

What constitutes a “particularly serious” exploit will ultimately be decided by Funcom, as will the amount of the prize money paid out. Examples have included the well-known dupe exploit or an exploit that allowed buildings in rock walls. Depending on how serious Funcom assesses the exploit, the reward will be higher or lower. At least 100 US dollars should be given for a correspondingly serious exploit.

Also interesting: Conan Exiles – This is how you create dyes and colorants

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Destiny 2: The release is not the end of Destiny 1 – Not yet

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The release of Destiny 2 does not mean that all lights are going out for Destiny 1. It will continue to be supported for the foreseeable future.

On March 28, the Age of Triumph in Destiny began. This final content update is meant to prepare players with one last hurrah: “Soon it will be the end of Destiny 1. Celebrate your legends one more time. A new beginning awaits with Destiny 2.”

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For several weeks it has been known that Destiny 2 will perform a hard reset. All your progress and all your items from Destiny 1 will be left behind – only the appearance of your character can be transferred. Story-wise, this is explained as follows: The Cabal invasion destroys the Tower and the Last City – and with that, all the stuff that the Guardians had is gone. This is referenced by Cayde-6 in the trailer for Destiny 2.

What happens to Destiny 1?

Numerous Guardians have invested a great deal of time and money into Destiny 1. Many are now uncertain about what will happen to the first part of Destiny when Destiny 2 launches. Can you still play Destiny 1 after September 8?

In an interview with Gamesradar, Community Manager DeeJ provides an answer to this question: Yes, Destiny 1 will still be available for players. Bungie plans to support Destiny 1 for the foreseeable future. The lights will not be turned off with the launch of D2.

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If players decide to relive the things they did in Destiny 1, the game is still available for them, says DeeJ. And if someone starts their Guardian journey with Destiny 2 and wants to find out how it all began, the original stories are still waiting in Destiny 1.

How long the foreseeable future will last is unknown.

Looking ahead: Here is the roadmap for Destiny 2. Next, a gameplay reveal is coming!

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds: Upside Down Car – Key to Victory

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In PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, it’s about asserting yourself against your opponents and being the last one standing. However, you can also win by doing practically nothing for most of the round and sitting in a broken car.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is a battle royale MMO shooter where 100 players desperately search for weapons and gear. In a constantly shrinking game world, a harder battle for survival takes place until only one player is left at the end.

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This all sounds like proper action and stress, but you can also win way more chill, as two friends proved recently.

The Revenge of the Sneaky Car Campers

But what exactly happened? The player Sir Lance and his buddy were playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds together and found a car. They raced through the foliage looking for enemies and gear. However, since PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is not fully finished yet and is currently only available in Early Access, there was a fateful bug accident.

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Due to a programming error, a small bump in the ground caused the boys’ car to ascend vertically into the air and then come to a stop on its roof. However, the two occupants survived the accident and thought: “Let’s just stay in the car!”

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – “Where are the shots coming from?”

So they did. The two players calmly sat in the car for over 30 minutes while the other players around them diligently killed each other. Occasionally, an enemy came near them, but the overturned car was not perceived as a threat by anyone.

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Sir Lance and his friend, on the other hand, had a clear line of sight and could take down a few enemies unnoticed and steal their gear. They then proceeded just before the end – when the level limit threatened their hiding spot. The handful of clueless opponents that were still left were taken by surprise and eliminated after a few brief firefights.

“Did we really win like this?!”

In the end, the guys were astonished by their own success: “I can’t believe we won, even though we sat in the car the whole game,” Sir Lance remarked. However, it can be doubted whether their trick will work as well again. We have embedded a condensed video of the action here.

As Pc Gamer reports, the video has already caused a “copycat wave.” Other players have also tried this strategy, but… others are now aware of the trick and are reacting to it.

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What do you think of the story of Sir Lance and Co.? Cowardly and undignified, or okay since it’s all about survival? Let us know in the comments!

Also interesting: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds planned for Xbox One and PS4

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FIFA: EA-Mitarbeiter starten Petition, um Karrieremodus zu verbessern

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The career mode in the FIFA series is set to improve! That is the goal of a petition that EA employees have now launched.

Marc Hauser is a Data Editor at EA Sports, who obviously cares a lot about the career mode of the FIFA series. Together with a few colleagues, he started an online petition, promoting a new concept for this mode.

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According to Hauser, the career mode is one of the most traditional and widely used game modes in the FIFA series by EA Sports. In recent years, however, criticism has become louder, while the “Ultimate Team” mode has grown larger and more popular. The FIFA community has long complained that the career mode is neglected. It becomes boring quickly, and there is a lack of real challenge.

Online aspect in the career mode

Hauser sees the problem as the fact that in career mode, you only compete against CPU-controlled teams, leading to a lack of variety. The concept that the petition advocates aims to transfer the idea of “Connected Career”, known from NHL or NFL games, to FIFA:

Simply put, “Connected Career” is about not only competing against computer-controlled clubs in career mode anymore but against friends, acquaintances, or any participants of the global FIFA community. The basic structure and core idea of the career mode remain the same.

However, there should still be the option to play a career as before without other participants.

Hauser hopes for a more varied and challenging gaming experience, where there is more competitive pressure.

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The goal for this petition is 10,000 signatures. Then they will ensure that the proposal is forwarded to the responsible department at EA Sports. Meanwhile, there are nearly 10,700 supporters, so the goal has already been reached. The petition still runs for 161 days (as of April 1).

This petition will be too late for FIFA 18, but EA Sports may take these ideas into account for FIFA 19.

Interesting: FIFA 17: The 10 best players in Ultimate Team – After Ratings Refresh

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Pokémon GO: Event Angler – Over 589 million Magikarp caught

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The Water Festival was so well received by trainers that they caught over half a billion Magikarp in Pokémon GO.

Events in Pokémon GO continually bring variety to the game with different bonuses like double experience points, discounts in the shop, or higher chances of encountering certain Pokémon. Just recently, the Water Festival took place, where trainers had a higher chance of encountering Squirtle, Magikarp, Croconaw, and other Water-type Pokémon. This event was particularly well received by trainers, as the catch numbers of Magikarp now show. Niantic must be proud of the community!

Outsider Pokémon Especially Popular

The event succeeded in promoting a Pokémon that is generally unpopular to the center of attention. We are talking about Magikarp, which is not necessarily known for its battling capabilities. This fish is considered one of the weakest Pokémon in Pokémon GO and has now become a crowd favorite thanks to the event.

Shortly after the start of the Water Festival, it became known that Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon GO would appear. However, initially, only the Shiny forms of a specific Pokémon species and their evolution are set to be available. For this, the developers chose none other than Magikarp and its (much more interesting) evolution Gyarados .

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More than 500 Million Magikarp Caught

The Niantic team seems to be satisfied with the trainer activity of the last event. On Twitter, they announced that during the Water Festival over 589 million Magikarp were caught. It would also be interesting to see another statistic showing how many of these catches were Shiny Pokémon.

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The higher chance of encountering Water-type Pokémon lured many trainers outdoors and to Water biomes. Previously, some players might have ignored wild Magikarp and saved their Poké Balls for “better” specimens. Since it became known that they exist in special forms, there has even been targeted searches for them. Thus, the event was a success not only for the trainers but also for the many Magikarp, which have found a home because of it.

Pokémon GO Event Ends – Will the Shinies Stay in the Game?

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FIFA 17: Futhead-Datenbank feiert 1. April – Panzer-Karten und Tingeltangel-Bob

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In FIFA 17, the Futhead database is pulling some April Fools’ jokes. Numerous cards suddenly look different than usual.

Anyone who wants to assemble a team on the Futhead site today, on April 1st, will be in for a surprise: Because heaps of cards have a completely new appearance. Emenike and Lukaku have suddenly become tanks, David Luiz is Tingeltangel-Bob, and Dortmund’s Sokratis has become Socrates.

The organizers have obviously allowed themselves some April Fools’ jokes and tinkered with the card designs. Similarities or known traits of the players are exaggerated. For example, Balotelli consists only of a head and arms, displayed in his famous pose, Giroud proudly shows off his upper body, and Podolski appears in a jester costume.

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Some players have also been replaced by their brothers, like Boateng, Hazard, or Kroos. Here we embed some examples:

You can view all players on the Futhead site.

Which players are the best in FUT? Here you can find some current top ten lists sorted by leagues and attributes.

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World of Tanks: April-Event – Schwerelose Panzerschlacht um den Mars

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Wargaming is known for bringing all sorts of silly game modes for April Fool’s Day. This year, World of Tanks on Xbox One and PS4 features a crazy tank battle on Mars.

April Fool’s Day is a great opportunity for many developers to offer silly game modes. This also applies to Wargaming, who in the past have amused players with silly ideas like the 8-bit pixel tanks or tank football for the European Championship. Or the tank battles with round IS tanks for April Fool’s Day 2016.

For April 1, 2017, the silliness continues. This time in the console versions of World of Tanks and on Mars!

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World of Tanks: Mars Tank – Completely Detached!

The April event 2017 takes place on the consoles Xbox One and Playstation 4. Instead of a round moon tank, you’ll drive a “Lunar Chaffee” around on Mars. There is much lower gravity there than on Earth, which is why your tanks float effortlessly through the red wasteland!

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While on the go, you collect power-ups or get shot at by spaceships with teleport beams. This way you can appear anywhere on the map, ideally behind the enemies. By the way, your tank has a cool laser mounted, which fits perfectly to the Mars setting. Just select the Lunar Chaffee, which was released specifically for this event, from your vehicle list, join a battle, and you’re on Mars!

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If you want to rock Mars on Xbox or PS4, you should take the weekend off, because the tank fun only takes place from March 31 to April 2, 2017.

Also interesting: World of Tanks – Wargaming raises a large sum of money for charity

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ARK: Patch v256 bringt Einhörner und Laser-Fische! Seht es im Video

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Ark Survival Evolved released a video about Patch v256. There are unicorns, laser fish, and new tek structures.

It’s no April Fools’ joke: The unicorn is coming to Ark Survival Evolved. Studio Wildcard released a video about Patch v256. Here you can see the new dinos and the new tek structures.

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Let’s summarize Patch v256:

  • New dinos
  • Unicorns
  • Laser fish
  • Pirate ships
  • Lasso
  • Underwater base
  • Teleporter
  • New interface
  • New items

What a patch! The unicorn came as a nice surprise. It is a mutation of the Equus, the new horse in Ark. It is considered extremely rare, always white, and has a horn on its head. You can only find one unicorn on the map.

Everything else you need to know about Patch v256 can be found here: Ark Patch Notes v256: First major overhaul of the interface

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Destiny 2 – Collector’s Edition: Hints of Cabal Emperor and New Character

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In this Destiny 2 we take a closer look at the contents of the Collector’s Edition. 

Destiny 2 can now be pre-ordered. For the biggest Destiny fans who are willing to spend a lot of money on their hobby, a Collector’s Edition is offered. This costs a whopping 249.99 euros (239.99 euros for PC) and includes, in addition to the main game and expansions, many items:

  • Destiny 2
  • Destiny 2 Expansion Pass
  • Destiny 2 – Frontier Bag
    • Adjustable bag that can be worn as a backpack or messenger bag
    • 15″ laptop/tablet sleeve with protective case
  • Outland Kit with:
    • Solar-powered USB charger with built-in light
    • Paracord rope
    • Sunscreen blanket
  • Limited Edition Steelbook(TM) case
    • Booklet with secrets about the Cabal Empire
    • Cabal drawings
    • Collector’s postcards
    • Cabal military figurines
  • Digital Premium Content:
    • Legendary sword
    • Legendary player emote
    • Cabal-style emblem
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Many fans will view this content skeptically. Why is there a Frontier Bag, a “Outland backpack,” and this Outland Kit? What does that have to do with Destiny 2? An answer is provided by the product description on Amazon.

The Frontier Bag belongs to Hawthorne – An important character in Destiny 2?

It turns out to be a Frontier Bag, like the one Hawthorne carries. The name Hawthorne has not appeared in Destiny 1 so far. According to the Amazon description, Hawthorne was born in the Last City. She left the city as a teenager to lead a life of freedom in the wilderness.

For years, she survived without the protection of the Guardians and discovered her true purpose: to provide protection to humanity by not only helping them survive but also showing them how to lead a better life.

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Presumably, the Guardians will encounter this new character in Destiny 2. What role Hawthorne will play in it is still completely unknown. Some fans see in Hawthorne the strange Exo from Year 1 who never had time for explanations. It is known that both women are not Guardians. The future will show if we will finally learn more about this Stranger.

Is this the Cabal Emperor?

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An interesting look at the collector’s box in Cabal style:

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In the center, there is a golden Cabal head (yes, this is what the Cabal look like without helmets), surrounded by golden adornments. Apparently, the new enemies depicted inside were also seen in the trailer:

The Cabal head in the center may possibly be Ghaul, the leader of the Red Legion, or even the Emperor of the entire Cabal forces. For now, this can only be speculated.

What do you think? Who is Hawthorne and who do we see on the Cabal box?

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World of Tanks: The legendary “Mutant” M6A2E1 is back today

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In World of Tanks, the M6A2E1 was once only available to pre-order customers and has not been available since. Now, the legendary “Mutant” is set to return as a premium tank.

The M6A2E1 is a heavy American tank tier 8 that is extremely rarely encountered on the battlefields of World of Tanks. This is because the “Mutant” was only available to pre-order customers at the release of World of Tanks 6 years ago. Since then, the powerful tank has not been available in the PC version, and even Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi once noted that the M6A2E1 would probably never return.

However, “never again” should not be taken too seriously, as out of nowhere, the M6A2E1 suddenly appeared with selected YouTubers and can even be purchased for an extremely limited time.

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It really exists – The M6A2E1 as a premium tank in the shop

The M6A2E1 is often referred to as the “Mutant,” and that name is well-deserved. It is monstrously large and has an enormous front armor! 191mm American steel at a perverse angle! This should allow the effective armor against frontal hits to rise effortlessly to 230 to 260mm. The turret armor is similarly tough at 229mm. Just forget about damaging the M6A2E1 from the front without special ammunition!

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However, the situation looks different from the side, as the thick giant only has a measly 66mm. Any tiny tank can penetrate that! The cannon of the Mutant is 105mm with a penetration of 198, nothing special, so you may have to rely on APCR ammunition with 245mm penetration.

What rocks hard: The cannon has a depression angle of 10° down and 20° up. Ideal for hilly terrain!

M6A2E1 – Premium tank with minor weaknesses

In addition to its weak side armor, the low speed of a maximum of 29 km/h and the high turning radius are additional problems for the M6A2E1. Artillery is therefore a serious opponent, as are packs of small tanks that can flank him and exploit his weak side. However, if the M6A2E1 is well protected on the flanks and can face its front to the enemy, it is virtually invulnerable.

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As a premium vehicle, the M6A2E1 generates a lot of credits and is relatively cheap to repair. Therefore, the strong M6A2E1 is ideal for fans of heavy tanks who want to farm optimal credits for their gameplay. Due to the special matchmaking, the M6A2E1 can only face tanks of tiers 8 and 9. It is ideally suited for tier 8, but some enemy tanks could pose serious difficulties for it at tier 9.

World of Tanks – Buy M6A2E1 – How to get the optimal farming tank!

If you’re now totally excited and shouting “Shut up and take my money” at the screen, you’ll need good timing. The M6A2E1 is intended to remain rare, so it is ONLY available on April 1st (this is definitely not a joke!) for 24 hours in the Wargaming shop for the PC version of World of Tanks. Whether and when it will come back is unknown.

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The price and the contents of the M6A2E1 package are not yet known. However, we have asked Wargaming and will update this information here as soon as we know more. To let you take a closer look at the tank, we have embedded a video from YouTuber and World of Tanks pro Mootality, who was allowed to test the M6A2E1 in advance and caused quite a stir on the battlefield.

Also interesting: World of Tanks is supposed to last forever!

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PS4 Slim and Xbox One S – Console Bundles on Sale

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Today could be the day you get a new console. There are some console bundles for PS4 Slim and Xbox One S available at Saturn and Media Markt for a good price. All offers are valid only while supplies last.

Especially interesting is an offer from Media Markt. Here you get the PS4 Slim 500 GB White with a second DualShock 4 V2 Controller. The PS4 Slim is not only significantly slimmer, but it also comes with a greatly improved wireless controller.

PS4 Slim 500 GB White + 2nd Controller for 329 Euros

If you prefer the black PS4 Slim, you can get a bundle at Saturn with the 1TB Edition, The Last Guardian, and UEFA Euro 2016 for 249 Euros. Thanks to the larger storage, you can first download some games and thus have enough storage space.

PS4 Slim 1TB + The Last Guardian + UEFA Euro 2016 for 249 Euros

For those interested in an Xbox One S, Media Markt currently has a bundle of the 1TB Edition with Halo Wars 2 and Halo 5: Guardians for 299 Euros. The Xbox One S is a full-fledged 4K Blu-ray player and also supports 4K upscaling as well as HDR.

Xbox One S 1TB + Halo Wars 2 + Halo 5: Guardians for 299 Euros

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WoW: Legion – Hotfix live, more Nethershards for everyone!

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The latest hotfix for World of Warcraft increases the drop rates of Nether Shards. But there are also significant changes for healers in PvP.

Shortly after the release of a new patch, small hotfixes are always pushed out for World of Warcraft to fix the most urgent bugs in the game. Yesterday, a hotfix was deployed on the American servers, which is also active for us starting today (04/01/2017). Collecting Nether Shards should now be easier, as the rare elite enemies at the Broken Shore now leave behind significantly more shards. The same applies to all enemies defeated “in the shadow of the Sentinax.”

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Nether Shards serve as currency for the new faction “Legion Judge.” With it, players can purchase toys, buffs, and equipment. Farming is particularly worthwhile for second characters or backups, as the items have an item level that usually ranges between 850 and 870 – the perfect starting gear for tougher adventures.

In general, the Legion ship Sentinax has received several improvements that provide players with more clarity. A message will now appear when the Sentinax has finished recharging its energies. This way, it is obvious to all players when the Sentinax signals can be used again to create new portals. Additionally, a loud warning sound will play when a particularly powerful enemy leaves the Sentinax.

Healing in the arena will be weaker

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For 2v2 arena matches, healing is drastically reduced. The “dampening” effect that occurs in arenas after a while starts with a 20% effect in the 2v2 matches right from the start. This is intended to reduce the duration of arena matches.

Finally, a bug was fixed that prevented mythic raiders from completing the “Ahead of the Curve: Gul’dan” achievement. This should remain attainable until the Tomb of Sargeras opens – so at least 11 weeks; the quest line to open the new raid is not fully accessible before that.

There is the perfect companion “Meatball” for the Broken Shore – here we reveal how you unlock him!

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