Titanfall 2 Update: Patch notes for Live Fire available, but release is delayed

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The changes from the Live-Fire update in Titanfall 2 have now been released. However, the release of the update is still delayed.

As the developers of Titanfall 2 announced back in January, there is to be an update for the game this month. It will include the Live-Fire game mode with two specially designed maps. The update will also include balance changes, game improvements, and bug fixes.

New bugs are currently being fixed in this update, which is causing a delay. There is still no official release date for the Live-Fire patch.

Fast Live-Fire Game Mode

In the Live-Fire mode, two teams of six pilots each play against each other. These 6v6 rounds last a maximum of 60 seconds, during which you must either eliminate the entire opposing team or seize the neutral flag. The team that wins 5 rounds first is the winner.

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“There are two maps (Stacks and Meadows) that are exclusively intended for the Live-Fire mode. Live Fire is a limited-time game mode that appears in the Featured Playlist. We will rotate the mode with other modes that we want to introduce. Since Live Fire differs significantly from the new modes of the past, it is only a featured mode and will not be included in the list of regular game modes. However, we will monitor the popularity of Live Fire and decide how often it will appear in the Featured Playlist based on community feedback.”

Mixtape Player Search

The menu for player search has been completely redesigned, so you can now create your own mixtapes with game modes. Although this feature is in beta status, it is stable enough to be tested and improved with players. Therefore, you may notice errors in the system when using it. Once the system is live, the developers will collect data and make improvements based on player feedback.

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Featured Playlist

Every week you will find new modes in the Featured Playlist that you should try. For some, there will be double XP events when you test them. This way, less popular or new game modes can be shown to the community.

Execution, Coliseum Map, and Grouping Intros

Further changes in the Live-Fire update of Titanfall 2:

  • Execution: Inspired by the Stim, “Last Hit” packs a punch and appears alongside other executions in the customization options for pilots.
  • New Coliseum Map: Dive into the brand new Columns map in close combat, which offers a completely new twist.
  • New Grouping Intros: We have written some new dialogues for the leaders of your grouping, so look forward to some encouraging words before diving into the next match.
  • You can find the complete patch notes for the Live-Fire patch here: English Titanfall 2 Live-Fire patch notes on Forums.Titanfall.com

Titanfall 2 sales numbers are below expectations – However, EA still believes in the game

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Pokémon GO: Incognito Pokémon challenge you with a special medal!

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Those who want to receive the Pokémon GO medal for Icognito must face a tough challenge and prove their endurance.

Icognito is a very special monster in the Pokémon series. The letter Pokémon exists in various forms as letters from A-Z and also as a question mark and exclamation mark. Since the release of over 80 new monsters in Pokémon GO, many trainers have been wondering whether this monster can now also be found in the game.

On Reddit, trainers now confirm that they have caught Icoglio, but it is very rare. Additionally, this Pokémon medal is associated with a special challenge.

Catching Icognito and unlocking the medal

In the Gold and Silver editions, you can find the Icognito in the Alpha Ruins. However, in Pokémon GO, you fortunately do not have to explore ancient ruins to catch these rare monsters.

The few reports on Reddit and other social networks show that Icognito is among the rarest monsters in Pokémon GO so far. There is no indication that it only appears in special locations. A video by Pepchu shows what such an encounter with Icognito looks like in the game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG3aCrBcYjA

To obtain the medal from Icognito you have to take on a task that takes a lot of time. For this, you need to catch not only one Icognito but all forms that can be found in Pokémon GO. If you catch the same form twice, only one of them counts.

Pokemon GO Icognito Collection

To get the medal, you have to catch Icognito in the form of 26 different letters. This special challenge was noted by Reddit user rpeace88, after he caught three Icognito but only had two different forms in his collection. In this medal progress, only unique Pokémon count.

Whether the different forms of Icognito can possibly be caught in specific regions, or what factors determine the form of this Pokémon, is currently still unknown. In a few days or weeks there will likely be more information about it after more trainers have caught this rare Pokémon.

Where is the shapeshifting monster Farbeagle in Pokémon GO? Is it the new Ditto?

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Destiny 2: Hard Reset or Keep the Old Guardians – Here is How You Voted!

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In our “Mein-MMO asks” from a week ago, we asked you how you would approach a complete fresh start in Destiny 2. And you have answered!

Do we have to leave all our Guardians behind when Destiny 2 comes knocking at the door? Or will we tackle future adventures with our experienced characters?

Unfortunately, we still do not have an answer to these questions. A year and a half ago, it was said that players could keep their Guardians forever, and that they wouldn’t have to create a new character through expansions and sequels. However, there are legitimate doubts that this statement is still applicable.

Last week, Activision confirmed on the conference call that a “full Destiny sequel” will be released in autumn 2017. Months ago, there were talks of “shattering changes,” and rumors are circulating that we may slowly say goodbye to our current characters in the coming months. However, there is no official confirmation for this “line in the sand.”

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Will Ttime have to leave his blonde Titan behind? And would that really be a loss for humanity?

No matter how it comes, Bungie can’t please all Guardians

After this “full Destiny sequel” statement from Activision, we created a survey on Mein-MMO about your stance on this issue. Do you want a fresh start with Destiny 2, a “hard reset,” do you absolutely want to keep your Guardian, or are you indifferent about the whole thing?

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Over 2500 readers cast their votes. Strong! Here are the results:

You see that there is no uniform opinion on this issue. 43% of you want a fresh start, 49% say: I want to keep my Guardian! In other words: No matter what the future brings, many players will be disappointed by Bungie’s decision – but many will also rejoice.

Is Destiny 2 coming to PC? These five reasons say: Yes!

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Final Fantasy XIV with 2 entries in the Guinness Book of Records

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The fantasy MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV now has two new entries in the Guinness Book of Records, with the overall franchise Final Fantasy contributing a third success.

Currently, the fan festival is taking place in Frankfurt. This is a big deal for Final Fantasy XIV with worldwide attention. The team has already introduced a new job Samurai and its new trailer.

These 3 records are now held by Final Fantasy in the Guinness Book of Records

Frankfurt was also the right place to announce that they have landed with 3 entries in the Guinness Book of Records:

  • The first record is for the longest end credits in an MMORPG. They last 98 minutes because all players from 1.0 were included in the credit roll.
  • The second record is for the most original music pieces in a video game. There are 384 “Original Compositions” in Final Fantasy XIV.
  • The third award goes to Square Enix as a whole for the “Final Fantasy” franchise. It is now officially the most prominent role-playing series of all time, with 87 games for the franchise.

These are actually not the only records that Final Fantasy holds. For a long time, the franchise has also held this record:

  • Final Fantasy XI was the first game to allow players to play together across multiple platforms (Xbox 360, PS2, PC).

There is still a lot more information about Final Fantasy XIV. You will find it on our FF14 news site.

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Survey time! How do you like the hero shooter Paladins?

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Paladins is very successful on Steam and will soon be available on PS4 and Xbox One. The full release is also not far off. We wondered: Do you play the action MOBA at all, and if so, what do you think about it?

Paladins is a free-to-play hero shooter where individual playstyle takes center stage. You have access to various card systems that allow you to shape the abilities of your champions freely. This gives you the opportunity to further develop and adapt your own strengths and preferences for a champion. You compete in a 5vs5 team match and strive to gain control of the battlefield.

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Paladins vs Overwatch – This is how the hero shooters differ

Mein-MMO asks: What do you think of Paladins?

Studio Hi-Rez has already announced that Paladins will be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year. We expect that with the console release, several new additions will come to Paladins. After all, free hero shooters are still rare on the PS4 and Xbox One. We are curious about your opinion on this action MOBA by Hi-Rez and have created a small survey.

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You are, of course, welcome to share your thoughts about Paladins in the comments. You can read Leya’s opinion about Paladins here.

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MMORPGs want to appeal to all target groups today – But does it work?

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MMORPGs are struggling. The genre is not as successful as it once was. But does it help if developers want to cater to more and more different play styles?

Video games are changing. In the past, turn-based battles were popular in role-playing games, today it’s real-time combat. In the 1990s, classic adventures were bestsellers; today, the genre is in a niche. MMORPGs revolved around the freedoms of players to interact together – or against each other – in a dangerous online world during the times of Everquest and Ultima Online.

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Are MMORPGs combining too many genres in one game?

Today, MMORPGs need to be jack-of-all-trades. A group of players prefers complex and profound quests with exciting stories, so an MMO must provide this. But others prefer the freedoms of a sandbox with open PvP. So they try to squeeze that in as well.

But wait! MOBAs are currently very popular, so this gameplay principle could surely be integrated somewhere. And of course, the currently popular survival features must not be missed. And who knows, maybe an online collectible card game could fit in there as well?

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But above all that, developers forget that not everyone likes all these elements. There are always compromises to be made.

Combining all elements in a game comes with just as much risk as releasing an MMO that targets only one specific audience. Those who want to focus on quests and story may not be inclined towards PvP, as who wants to be constantly attacked when they are just trying to complete quests? Thus, open PvP is already not an option. However, this steps on the toes of PvP fans. Because they generally want to feel endangered and be able to attack and be attacked at any time.

Trying to gather as many players as possible for large group content like raids conflicts with survival elements, where players are supposed to feel alone in a hostile environment and have to survive here. If a development team like that of Shroud of the Avatar integrates a collectible card game into the combat, they must be prepared for criticism from those who envision a classic tab-targeting hotbar combat system for an MMO.

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You Can’t Please Everyone

It’s playing with fire. MMORPGs can be very lucrative. Because a good MMO will bind loyal fans who are willing to spend money on additional content. Moreover, due to ongoing costs from server infrastructure and constant development, it’s necessary to generate revenue. Especially smaller indie studios can quickly face disaster if the money stops rolling in.

The possibilities are: to target a specific audience and risk only covering a small niche, or to develop a game that combines many play styles and aims at a broad audience.

But with this mix, one might scare away many players. Is there a formula with which success can be guaranteed?

Blizzard achieved this with World of Warcraft and many tried to copy it. With little success. Because the genre has yet another problem: Anyone diving into an MMORPG usually doesn’t need a second one. Because these games take a lot of time (and sometimes also money).

And even if you play a second MMO, who needs a third? Especially when they all play very similarly. Finding the groundbreaking idea that truly resonates is not easy. Even listening to players leads only to many different opinions. One group wants an MMO with open PvP, another wants a pure PvE MMO. Yet another group desires survival, and a fourth wants a sandbox. Tastes indeed vary, and video games are changing.

Whether turning MMORPGs into a mix of many different genres can truly be the cure-all remains to be seen.

Also interesting:

The 7 most promising MMOs and MMORPGs in 2017

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The Division: 5 quick tips on how to prepare for 1.6

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In The Division 1.6 and “Last Stand” are coming soon. We provide 5 quick tips on how to prepare for it.

The next content delivery in Ubisoft’s shared-world shooter is in sight: Update 1.6 and the paid DLC “Last Stand” have been completed and are already with Microsoft and Sony for review. The release shouldn’t take too long.

Many agents are now asking: What can I do until the new content arrives? Is it even worth going on a loot hunt now?

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The short answer is: Yes! Update 1.6 does not introduce a new world tier, and the maximum gear score of 256 remains intact. You do not need to completely re-equip yourself when 1.6 comes out. Therefore, you can do a few things now to ensure a smooth launch. Here’s our quick guide on how to prepare for 1.6.

Tip 1: Buy named weapons now

This tip was already revealed weeks ago by an ETF member. Now we also know why we should stock up on named weapons right now: Because these will be converted to exotic weapons with unique talents.

You can currently buy named weapons from the special equipment vendor in the Terminal and from the advanced weapons seller in the Base. You can find the locations of all named weapons in the provided link. In 1.6, it will be harder to get Exotics.

Tip 2: Collect weekly assignment containers

Recently officially confirmed by Massive: Start collecting the containers you receive as rewards for weekly assignments. You can find these assignments in the mission overview.

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The weekly assignment containers will be significantly improved with 1.6: They will contain more items, including an exotic item. The rule is: The containers you keep now will contain Exotics after 1.6!

Tip 3: Skill power and electronics!

Update 1.6 significantly changes the stats on armor pieces: Skill power will become a focal point. If you want your skills to remain effective, you need to focus more on this stat than before. Therefore:

  • Look for armor pieces that increase electronics and thus skill power.
  • Buy and search for armor mods with electronics.

If you currently have a character build with low “skill power,” your skills will hardly be effective in 1.6.

Tip 4: Search for these weapons and armor pieces

This tip consists of five insights:

  • The FAMAS will become an Exotic and will be called Bullfrog starting from 1.6. Grab it now. Currently, a FAMAS is available for purchase.
  • Keep your gear sets. As AlphaBridge will be nerfed, new gear sets will vie for the throne with 1.6. So don’t dismantle your gear sets hastily; you might still do very well with them in 1.6. By the way: The SEEKR Set will not be coming with 1.6. It needs further adjustments.
  • SMGs are getting their old strength back! So look for some nice submachine guns and see how they perform with their critical hit chance in 1.6. You can already start keeping mods that increase crit damage.
  • High-end armor pieces with Specialization are recommended.
  • Since AlphaBridge will only transfer the third (always active) talent, you should look for weapons that have a strong talent in that position if you still want to use AlphaBridge.
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Tip 5: Save currencies

Finally, a tip you can’t go wrong with: Save your currencies now, like Phoenix Credits or credits.

  • In 1.6, you can recalibrate the talents as many times as you want. However, the costs will increase up to a set maximum (after the fifth time). So you can never have enough currency.
  • With 1.6, the cap for Phoenix Credits is raised to 5000. If you have already reached the maximum of 2000 by 1.6, you can continue to collect immediately after.

What tips do you have in store?

You can read about the “Last Stand” mode here.

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Game studio fails with indie project, now almost entirely working for Amazon

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The studio Pixel Mage wanted to develop an indie MMORPG. Now it is almost entirely working for Amazon.

Last week, we reported that John Smedley, the longtime head of SOE, is now working at Amazon and leading a new team there. The studio is said to be developing a game about which nothing is known yet.

What we didn’t know at the time: He has taken almost his entire previous team, with whom he worked at his own studio “Pixel Mage,” with him to Amazon. This is reported by the US site massivelyop.

Pixel Mage itself was largely composed of people who had collaborated with Smedley at SOE on games like H1Z1. At Pixel Mage, they were then working on a retro MMORPG “Hero’s Song.”

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Has Amazon solved Smedley’s problems with Hero’s Song to buy out the team?

Hero’s Song, however, did not receive enough support from potential backers and was discontinued. What was already strange at the time: The studio was proud to be able to refund all backers. This apparently posed no problem for Pixel Mage. They thus discontinued the project due to lack of funds but could still refund what they had, although they naturally had expenses for development.

Now some speculate: Perhaps they could “refund” so well because the Amazon deal was already coming up. The money could have come from Amazon to wrap up Hero’s Song cleanly. But this is just speculation. We will probably never learn the exact background of this.

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The new team consists of many familiar faces.

Amazon and Smedley – Both are streaming on Twitch

It seems strange to many that Amazon is buying a studio that has just failed with its own project. One can be curious to see what exactly Smedley is developing for Amazon. One cannot really imagine a retro MMORPG with a tiny target audience.

However, this is not so far-fetched.

Amazon’s previous projects all seem to be designed to function well on the streaming service Twitch – games like Breakaway (featured image), New World or Crucible.

Smedley was also fully on the Twitch train at SOE; the title initially planned as a zombie MMO, H1Z1, was remodeled under Smedley into a title with instant action and quick rounds to better suit streaming on Twitch. Twitch was purchased by Amazon in August 2014 for nearly one billion US dollars.

Read more background and Smedley’s career here:

From indie to mega-corporation: Everquest founder Smedley leads Amazon team

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Black Desert: Patch öffnete Loch in der Welt – Spieler fielen durch

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The latest patch in Black Desert has torn a hole in the world.

Last Wednesday, Black Desert received a new patch. Since Black Desert looks great, it was a hefty 3.3 GB. It wasn’t a hugely significant patch, mainly concerning events, game mechanics, and class balancing. Here are the patch notes in German, available on the Black Desert site.

With the patch, an interesting phenomenon occurred: In the Shakatu territory in the Valencia zone, holes appeared in the ground through which players could fall. Not real, visible holes, but clipping errors.

Before that, the developers warned specifically: Watch out in the region, there are holes. But this rather motivated players to go there and fall through the world for a bit or even twice.

Here is a “How to fall through the world” tutorial video, with a map, so even those who aren’t pathfinders can find the hole in the world.

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If you think: Great, I’ve always wanted to do that. That looks amazing, I will spend my Sunday this way! It’s much better to fall through the world rather than having the sky fall on your head – unfortunately, we have to disappoint that hope.

Already on Thursday, a hotfix for Black Desert Online was released, which solved this problem. All holes are filled again.

Next in Black Desert, the Kamasilve region will probably open and the new class “Dark Knight” will come into the game. This is supposed to happen in March. The exact date is not yet known – but there are already some whispers about “March 1.” The Dark Elf will initially come without Awakening:

The most interesting long-term date for Black Desert is surely the release on PS4 and Xbox One:
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Destiny: After criticism – Bungie adjusts controversial changes from 2.5.0.2

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In Destiny, Bungie is planning to adjust and roll back unintended changes from update 2.5.0.2.

When the balance patch 2.5.0.2 went live last Tuesday, it sparked heated discussions. Because it brought not only surprising innovations but also a bug that Bungie was aware of, yet they still rolled it out with the hotfix.

This bug affects the perk “Hungry Blade” of the Blade Dancer Hunter. It is a focus node that regenerates health when you get kills with the Arc Blade (Super) or the Moment Strike (Melee).

The intended changes are:

  • Immediately triggers health regeneration
  • Regenerates more health per kill
  • Provides a set amount of health/shields per activation
  • Does not immediately trigger shield regeneration
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However, the problem now is that these changes were unintentionally applied to other perks that also initiate health regeneration. Right after the launch of 2.5.0.2, Bungie announced that they were aware of this bug and almost postponed the patch. However, they want to wait for community feedback first. Because perhaps these changes are advantageous for some perks.

“Bug” will be removed or adjusted

Bungie has now responded again: In the last few days, they have received a lot of feedback about this issue, which is why they are now working on fixes. For some perks, the unintended change will be completely removed, while for others it will be adjusted.

These perks will keep the change, but the amount of health points returned will be increased by 58%:

  • Hungry Blade
  • Red Death
  • Life Steal
  • Transfusion (Cooldown will also be removed)
  • Cauterize (Cooldown will also be removed)
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For the remaining perks affected by the bug, the changes will be fully reverted:

  • SUROS Legacy
  • No Plan B
  • Dusk Shield
  • Apotheosis Veil
  • Embrace the Void
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There is still no specific date for when these adjustments will happen. Bungie is working on it and conducting tests.

Which 11 primary weapons benefit the most from the changes in 2.5.0.2, you can read here.

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Overwatch: Parody of Playboy is banned, Blizzard was probably too hot

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For Blizzard’s shooter Overwatch , there was a magazine reminiscent of Playboy. This has now been halted.

We have reported before about how the female characters of Overwatch evoke erotic, romantic, and sexual desires among fans. This starts with romantic fantasies, extends to the waifu cult, sex films and various “shipments” to controllers shaped like the heroes’ lower bodies that are supposed to be controlled with penis thrusts.

This idea also comes from that corner: “PlayWatch.” Clearly a parody of the men’s magazine Playboy, the magazine with the famous bunnies and great articles and interviews. PlayWatch is thus the idea: If there were a Playboy in the world of Overwatch, it would look like this.

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Mei in Swimsuit and Bastion in Interview

PlayWatch – Initially, these were just cover images that clearly alluded to Playboy. There were heroines from Overwatch depicted in typical Playboy poses – in lingerie or swimwear.

The cover hinted at articles that could not be read at all because no one had written them.

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The magazine evolved. At first, there were only the covers; later, one could actually read articles in “PlayWatch.” PcGamer reports on an interview with Bastion that supposedly only consisted of “beeps” and “boops.” But serious topics like the Symmetra buff were also supposed to have been discussed in PlayWatch.

PlayWatch Publishers Halt Project After Blizzard Complaint

Now the PlayWatch has been discontinued. Blizzard reached out to the PlayWatch team with a copyright complaint. They subsequently raised their sails and halted publication.

The team behind PlayWatch thanks the fans for their support. The team started the project a few months ago to give fans the opportunity to enjoy the game in a different way and is now incredibly grateful to everyone who supported it.

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At Kotaku, they believe that Blizzard’s sudden interest in the issue may be related to the fact that they had started a Patreon campaign.

On the Patreon platform, creatives ask for donations. Patrons are supposed to support and promote the art of the creatives. It becomes critical when the template for this art belongs to someone else. Making money with Blizzard’s work could have attracted the attention of the rights holders.

Blizzard has already acted against other copyright holders in the past, when Overwatch characters were depicted in a sexualized manner.

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PlayWatch did not generate much money on Patreon. Recently, 16 patrons supported the action with a total of $63.

More on the topic “Overwatch and Sex” can be found here:

Overwatch: Sex – From Pornos, Waifus, and Penis Controllers

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Pokemon GO: Farbowl is hiding – Is it the new Ditto?

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The trainers of Pokémon GO cannot find Farbottle in the game. Why can’t you catch this Pokémon?

Niantic recently released over 80 new Pokémon from the 2nd generation of the game series. Since the release, trainers have already caught many of the new Pokémon and added them to their virtual monster collection. On social networks, they shared encounters with Hoot-Hoot, Kramurx, and other Pokémon from the Johto region. One special Pokémon has still not been found for good reasons: Where is Farbottle hiding?

Catch Farbottle – The Ditto of the second generation?

While only the first generation was active in Pokémon GO, fans waited a long time for the first appearance of Ditto. The transforming Pokémon was later activated in the game and can take on the forms of other Pokémon when you encounter it in the wild. Farbottle does not mimic the appearance but the moves of opponents. Its ability “Mimic” permanently copies the last attack used by the target. Trainers have not yet been able to find it in the game because according to PokemonGOHub it is not yet available in Pokémon GO.

Will Smeargle come with the event into the game?

Upon closer inspection of the GAME_MASTER file, Pokémon GO Hub experts noticed that Farbottle’s moves have not yet been integrated into the game, and therefore the Pokémon is not available yet. The same lines in the code that Ditto had for months are used as placeholders.

Pokémon GO Farbottle Colors Ash

Because there are so many similarities with Ditto, experts assume that Farbottle will also be activated through a “discovery” of the professor in the game. In the anime series, wild Farbottle paint the city “Whitestone” and also some residents in the colors Red, Yellow, and Blue.

We may see Farbottle for the first time in the game when they change the team colors of taken gyms. Color-wise, that would fit well together.

The new super Pokémon is pink and carries an egg – Heiteira is a feared defender in the arena of Pokémon GO

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For Honor: Legendäre Waffen auf Heroic – Die besten Waffen im Spiel

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In For Honor, there are weapons with Heroic quality. How do you obtain these legendary weapons?

You progress with your hero in For Honor by competing in matches and completing orders. This way, you earn experience points, steel, and occasionally loot.

This loot comes in the form of weapon and armor pieces and initially has an equipment value of 1 to 3. Most of these items have only minor stat differences and offer merely variations to skill the character differently.

However: This equipment value goes much higher. The items even have three different quality levels. Besides the standard objects, there are rare items (blue) and heroic items (purple). The maximum equipment value is 18. 

Some heroic weapons are marked with a star. These are called “legendary weapons” by some players and are particularly rare.

How to Obtain Higher Quality Weapons

At the beginning of the game, you cannot obtain higher quality weapons yet. You first need to gather enough experience points and exceed level 20. This way, you rise in the glory rank. Information about the glory and level system can be found here.

  • According to user reports, you have a chance for blue items as soon as you reach glory rank 1.
  • You can obtain purple heroic items only from rank 3. According to the YouTuber VopeTV, he received his first heroic weapons at glory 3 and level 13. However, there are also reports that they occur randomly at glory rank 3 even earlier.
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The purple “legendary” items with a star, which are at equipment rank 18, are currently the rarest and best items in the game. They come not only with an extravagant appearance but also with excellent stats.

Are you getting them? Do you already have legendary weapons in your possession?

The Orochi is one of the most popular heroes in the game. However, few master him. Here is our Orochi guide.

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Dauntless stellt Embermane, feurigen Behemoth, vor

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The Coop RPG Dauntless has introduced the third enemy.

Dauntless is described as a mix of Monster Hunter and Dark Souls. It is a Free2Play RPG that is supposed to enter beta this year . The core gameplay revolves around boss fights with up to four players against a Behemoth, a monstrous creature.

The third Behemoth that has now been introduced is called “Embermane,” and it enjoys being fiery.

In an account from a hunter who survived an encounter with the Embermane, the creature is described as a predator, feline in appearance, with a large horn on its snout and a spiked tail.

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It repeatedly drew back into the underbrush during the fight. It was everywhere and nowhere at the same time. The Embermane is said to even be able to breathe fire. A truly fearsome creature.

The other two Behemoths that have been seen are Pangar, an armored, rolling hunter, and Shrike, an owl-like monster.

More about Dauntless, videos, and previews can be found in this article. Hopefully, we will hear much more about this game, which could fill a market gap on PC and here in the West:

Dauntless: ‘Monster Hunter for the West’ – first previews rave

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Destiny: The hype around No Land Beyond – The new beast in the Trials

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny, No Land Beyond is the dominant weapon in the Trials. Why is that?

No Land Beyond went through an interesting development in the Destiny storyline. It was introduced with the DLC “The Dark Below” and was instantly considered the weakest exotic weapon in the game. Guardians even joked that there was no greater humiliation in PvP than being killed with this gun.

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Over time, NLB became a sniper that, in the right hands, was considered a hidden gem. Currently, however, it is more than just a hidden gem: In the Trials of Osiris and elimination matches, it is the dominant weapon.

No Land Beyond – the most popular primary weapon in the Trials of Osiris

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No Land Beyond is a sniper rifle with a unique ability: It is equipped in the primary slot. In terms of stats, it corresponds to the Icebreaker archetype: You can obtain the NLB from the usual sources such as Nightfall, Raids, Trials of Osiris, and occasionally from Xur.

But why is the gun so popular now? This is due to the changes made to special ammo, which came with Update 2.5.0.2. In elimination matches, including the Trials, you will now only start the first round with special ammo. At the beginning of each subsequent round, “Special Ammo” is removed.

In the Trials, Guardians often resort to sniper rifles to snipe across the lanes. However, as special ammo is now scarce, No Land Beyond as a primary weapon comes to the forefront. And with a bang!

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According to the current statistics from guardian.gg, 12.4% of all kills in the current Trials are achieved with the NLB. This makes it the leading primary weapon in this mode by a large margin. In second place is the Palindrome with 6.5%.

Prior to the weapon patch, “No Land Beyond” was always among the most popular weapons in the Trials, but it did not hold this supremacy. The Clever Dragon and The Last Word were dominant. NLB was just swimming among the front ranks.

Now it is clear that Guardians definitely do not want to forgo their special weapons despite the special ammo changes. While the primary slot is occupied by the NLB sniper, the most common weapons in the special slot are pistols (which do not lose special ammo after rounds) and the Icebreaker – a sniper that regenerates its ammo. By the way: With 13.1%, the most popular pistol is The Wyrm.

If a precision hit is not achieved with the NLB, players quickly switch to The Wyrm to finish off the enemy. This seems to be the new meta in the Trials.

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Bungie is monitoring these developments. Community Manager Cozmo has already asked via Twitter what you think about the special ammo changes, especially in the Trials.

So we ask you: What are your observations? What weapons do you play with?

Currently, a super glitch is haunting Destiny. Here are the details.

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Pokémon GO: Heiteira – Ein gefürchteter Verteidiger in der Arena!

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In many arenas in Pokémon GO, you are greeted by a pink monster that looks nice at first glance. What makes Blissey so popular?

Pink and with a slight smile on its face, the cheerful Blissey does not seem like it would be particularly good as an arena defender. Still, trainers often find this 2nd generation Pokémon to be a suitable arena defender. What is the reason that trainers struggle to defeat Blissey as attackers?

Blissey in the Arena – Pure Defense

Since yesterday, players can catch and evolve 2nd generation Pokémon in Pokémon GO. This allows for the evolution of Chansey from the first generation into Blissey. For a total of 50 Chansey candies, you can evolve your Chansey into a good arena defender.

Blissey is particularly well suited as a defender because it has a lot of hit points and can also achieve high CP values. This means attackers need a lot of time to knock the cheerful Pokémon off its throne. In many cases, time even runs out before they can defeat Blissey.

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On Reddit, some trainers report that evolving Chansey is currently the best monster for defending arenas. Attackers only have a limited time to defeat the defenders in the arena. If a Blissey with a lot of hit points is waiting there, time becomes tight. The attack values of this Pokémon are not important because it plays more for time than to defeat opponents.

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Neverwinter: No Luck in China – PC servers close after less than 2 years

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time < 1 minutes

The fantasy MMORPG Neverwinter is not doing well in China.

Cryptic Studios has been developing the fantasy MMORPG Neverwinter here in Europe and the USA since 2010, back then under the publisher Atari.

Later, the Chinese company Perfect World took over Cryptic Studios and thus also Neverwinter. It was only natural to bring the Western acquisition to its home market in China.

In September 2015, Neverwinter launched with much fanfare in the land of smiles. However, Perfect World quickly lost its smile as success could not be maintained. Now it is all over. On May 19, 2017, the PC servers in China will shut down. The PS4 and Xbox One versions of Neverwinter are not affected.

Recently, it seems that Perfect World is not doing too well. The latest news included layoffs:

ArcheAge, Neverwinter, Star Trek Online: Employee Layoffs

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Final Fantasy XIV: The Stormblood trailer is a feast for Asia fans

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In Final Fantasy XIV, the trailer for the expansion “Stormblood” has been released. It is a feast for fans of eastern and Asian themes.

The trailer for Stormblood seems to say: No more steampunk and fantasy, we are going “Full Asia” now. The music and the setting exude the atmosphere of martial arts films. Numerous familiar tropes from eastern films are featured.

There are beautiful duels in lofty heights against a picturesque backdrop, action in the streets of an Eastern-looking city, and it’s all garnished with a pinch of humor and self-irony – as is typical for FF14, it is also beautifully epic and dignified.

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Now that the “Samurai” has been revealed as the second new job alongside the Red Mage, you can really make a splash at Square Enix. Beautiful trailer, we think.

For more information about Stormblood, you can read in these articles:

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Könnten die Kämpfe von For Honor in einem MMORPG funktionieren?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

Ubisoft’s new action game For Honor is an epic of battles with particularly intense combat. But would this type of combat system work in an MMORPG?

The fights are at the forefront in For Honor and are the highlight of the game. Why is that?

Putting everything else aside, the battles feel “real.” The hit feedback, how the weapons respond, the speed – all of this fits together nearly perfectly.

The fast confrontations give the feeling of being in a grand battle, striking with a sword, blocking with a shield, executing combos, or swinging a massive axe to literally throw a foe back.

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So battles feel good

Many action games offer similar combat. But those who have played For Honor will quickly notice that the developers put in a lot of effort here. They have packed the feeling of swinging weapons, striking with them, dodging, and blocking into the game particularly intensely.

Returning to other games after For Honor, fights feel somewhat “unreal.” Especially in MMORPGs.

In many online role-playing games, the tab-targeting system with hotbar is still found. The player clicks on the enemy, stays near them, and then presses keys in succession to execute attacks. It is a rather passive system that relies on tactics.

The right timing must be found to execute this or that special attack so that it also causes proper damage. It is a system that has proven itself and was born out of necessity. Because lag can lead to devastating situations in online role-playing games if, for example, an attack cannot be executed with precise timing.

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The problem of active combat in MMOs

These lag problems can be seen in MMOs that rely on active, free, and action-packed combat such as TERA, Vindictus, or Blade and Soul.

However, the battles in these games already give a very different impression. They are fast and full of action. They convey the feeling of chaotic battles and fast reactions and changing situations much better than the tab-target system.

There is more of an impression of being in a fight, and less of being a spectator who just occasionally gives commands and waits for them to be executed.

Yet even these active combat systems cannot convey the intense feeling of battles in For Honor. It may be unfair to compare For Honor, as an action game, with MMORPGs. But such a system with such hit feedback and such a feeling of swinging weapons could also benefit MMORPGs.

Of course, the problem of lag would still exist and stand in the way. Furthermore, many MMO fans desire a rather leisurely combat system that is more tactical. There will always be room for a hotbar tab-targeting system in the genre.

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Intense combat could attract new players to the genre

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But even more intense battles with an even better feel might make the genre interesting for action players, who would then realize that an MMO has much more to offer and might also take a liking to it.

Fights are important in many games and should therefore also be fun. Whether that is rather leisurely or fast, that is decided by the taste of the players and what they hope for from the fights.

The feeling of being in a dangerous situation and having to fear for one’s (virtual) life should always be present. Because that is part of what makes fights great. And this feeling is excellently conveyed by For Honor.

Perhaps some developers may be inspired to think about a combat system for a new MMORPG like the one used in For Honor. And maybe it works really well and leads to particularly intense battle situations that remain unforgettable.

We deal with the nuances of the combat system in For Honor in this article:

For Honor: Combos and Actions of All Heroes – Special Attacks

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Final Fantasy XIV: Samurai kommt als neuer Job in Stormblood – Trailer

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The fantasy MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV will really get the Samurai as a new job in Stormblood.

At the Fan Festival in Frankfurt, Square Enix announced, as expected, that the Samurai will be added as a new job to Final Fantasy XIV in June. It will be the second new class .This had already been hotly speculated beforehand – another fan idea was the “Blue Mage."

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This is the Samurai – a new job in Final Fantasy XIV

The Samurai will be a melee DPS class. The “Katana” will be used as a weapon. The job starts at level 50.

The Samurai will be able to deal heavy damage. He uses techniques like “Iai” (Iaidō), the traditional Japanese “way of drawing the sword.” Techniques of “Sen” such as “Setsu” (Snow), “Getsu” (Moon), and “Ka” (Flower) will also play a role.

The Samurai can store energy in his Katana to unleash it in special attacks. Above, we have embedded initial animations of the Samurai in a short trailer.

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More information:

  • The job quest is set to begin in Eorzea
  • The Samurai has no class that he directly depends on
  • He will use the same gear that the Monk is aiming for – so Str-Gear
  • Timing will play an important role in his attacks
  • Naoki Yoshida actually referenced the Spiderman director “Sam Raimi” with the Spiderman t-shirt, whose name sounds similar to Samurai

Naoki Yoshida presented the Samurai in this outfit, which takes a lot of courage.

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More information on Final Fantasy XIV coming soon. In addition to the Samurai, the Red Mage will also join the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV with Stormblood.

Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood introduces new class Red Mage – Release date announced

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