A new trailer has been released for the space epic Star Citizen . It gives a glimpse of mining.
Star Citizen is impressive in many ways, a game of superlatives. The amount raised by the company through crowdfunding is as massive as the vision behind the project and the virtual chatter in the forums whenever the name “Star Citizen” appears.
Amid all the hustle and bustle, it is easy to forget how visually stunning Star Citizen is. After all, one of the founding ideas behind the sci-fi epic Star Citizen is: “Console hardware often limits what is technically possible. With Star Citizen, we focus solely on PC, make no compromises, and do it as well and as massively as we can.”
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And this leads to activities like mining looking spectacular. In a new trailer, Star Citizen showcases the MISC Prospector, a mining craft.
The Prospector is designed for “planetary mining” and can land on asteroids and other objects to dig for resources beneath the surface.
“Planetary Mining” in Star Citizen is supposed to happen in four phases, as outlined in an article from April 2016:
First, scan for minerals beneath the surface until a location is found that is particularly lucrative: a “mineral pocket”
Then, the miner finds a safe landing zone on the object and activates the corresponding module to deploy a “mining laser”. During this time, other ship systems are shut down to allocate more power to the laser.
In the third phase, the resources from the mineral pocket targeted are transported to the cargo hold via tractor beam
Step 4 is to look for a buyer for the materials – the hard work should pay off. Or store the resources for further processing.
Star Citizen has big plans for 2017. Specifically, version 3.0 is expected to be a milestone:
In For Honor you fight for fame and honor – there is no room for cheaters and hackers. Ubisoft wields the banhammer.
Cheats and hacks are unfortunately never completely avoidable in online games. There will always be people who want to gain unfair advantages. The decent players can do little about it, they can only report the cheaters and hope that the developers respond.
And that’s exactly what Ubisoft wants to do, as they now announce in a statement in the Ubi forum. The entire development team of For Honor sees itself in the obligation to tirelessly combat users who want to gain advantages through hacking programs.
For Honor uses knowledge from The Division in the fight against cheaters
Active solutions have been installed for For Honor that can identify and prevent new cheats. They use the already gained knowledge about cheats and hacks from other Ubisoft games, such as Rainbow Six: Siege and The Division.
These tools have been used since the beta phases to detect and punish cheaters. However, the team is continually working to improve the anti-cheating process so that the gaming experience remains at a high level.
The developers believe in a fair and inviting environment for everyone in For Honor. However, they know that the fight against cheaters is just beginning. The first players have already been banned.
What penalties are there? Warnings and permanent bans
Ubisoft actively monitors all in-game activities. As soon as an account violates the code of conduct, it will face sanctions. Violations include, for example:
Cheating (hacking, exploits, bots)
Fraud, account trading
Harassment
Offensive content created by users (like emblems)
Inappropriate usernames
Advertising
Each player is responsible for their own account.
Depending on the severity of the violation, the following penalties apply:
Warnings
Exclusion from the game (between 3 and 10 days)
Permanent bans
If you receive a penalty, you will be notified via email. More on this topic in our references.
No aimbots can help against the best players – a professional team humiliates a cheater with a ruthless victory in Overwatch.
Although cheaters are primarily a Korean problem in Overwatch, there are also fraudsters on European and American servers who use an aimbot or any other cheating software.
Recently, this also happened to professional player Seagull, who wanted to play ranked matches with some other pros from the scene. On the map Oasis, they encountered an opponent who was clearly using an aimbot – and that with D.Va. He probably wanted to push a team of non-aimbotters up. It didn’t take long to expose the cheater, as the team quickly and focusedly dove on D.Va again and again.
Fortunately for everyone involved, the games were streamed on Twitch, so we can watch the matches today. You can see the entire match against the cheater starting at around minute 60.
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After the team lost the first two control points to the cheater, “Viper” switches to Soldier: 76. Here cheating is particularly easy to spot, but he is also a bigger threat due to stronger firepower. However, Seagull’s team showed no mercy for the cheater and focused on him time and time again.
In Viper’s last desperate attempt to turn the round around, he is welcomed by several ultimates and then teabagged by the professional team – one of the few situations where this action is probably justified.
Since the aimbotter was in a team with three other players, it can be assumed that he wanted to “boost” them, raising their skill rating for particularly high rewards.
In The Division, today, on 18.2., is the vendor reset. What do the vendors have on offer, which items are particularly worthwhile?
The update 1.6 and the paid DLC “Last Stand” are coming closer. They have already been submitted to Microsoft and Sony and as soon as they give the green light, the content update can be released on all platforms at the same time. Tuesday, 21.2., probably comes too early. However, the “leaked” date of 28.2. seems realistic.
Until the launch, you can still acquire some nice items from the vendors. Today is the big vendor reset. Let’s see what nice things are available.
Weapons – Offers on 18.2.
At the weapons dealer in the operations base, there is a FAMAS. This will become an exotic with 1.6. So it’s worth grabbing it now. It comes with Deadly, Responsive, and Uncomplicated.
Advanced weapons vendor: Strong Pakhan roll, the Cassidy is also worth it. Additionally, a AUG A3P with Determined, Relentless, and Expert. Also, a AK-74 Black Market version with Prepared, Malicious, and Focused.
At the specialty equipment vendor, you can get Historian, Valkyria, and Liberator again.
W 42nd St: MP7 with Destroyer, Prepared, Malicious.
DZ weapon vendor: MP5 A4 with burst fire – Accelerated, Destroyer, Prepared
Armor pieces at the vendor reset
At the equipment vendor in the base, there are Wild gloves with a good roll.
The TV trailer for Ghost Recon Wildlands makes quite an impact and invites players to test the open beta.
This teaser is full of action. With a TV spot, Ubisoft draws potential players’ attention to what awaits them in Ghost Recon Wildlands. Snipers, explosions, parachute jumps, miniguns, and rocket launchers are just a small part of what awaits you in this tactical shooter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksalCVLJYT8
Ghost Recon Wildlands – What You Need to Know
The new installment of the Tom Clancy series is called Ghost Recon Wildlands and will be released on March 7 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. This tactical shooter offers you a huge world with many different locations like jungle, canyon, and highlands. You have options not only in terms of regions but also regarding gameplay.
You can play Wildlands solo and bring AI opponents into your team if needed, who obey orders like “hold position” or “attack.” However, the game becomes even more interesting in co-op mode, where you can play with two, three, or up to four players. With features like simultaneous shots, you can effectively coordinate and execute target elimination.
You have the freedom to solve missions “loudly” accepting an alarm, or stealthily take out targets one by one. There are various ways to solve the missions. As Ghosts, you find yourself behind enemy lines and must overthrow the Santa Blanca cartel, which has (too) much control over Bolivia.
Killers destroy generators, there are firecrackers and double blood points – the new patch for Dead by Daylight is here.
Players of Dead by Daylight had to wait almost 3 months for a new patch – but now it is finally here.
From today (February 17) until February 22, there are double blood points in Dead by Daylight for completing matches. Those who want to unlock many items should therefore frequently hook people on meat hooks or repair generators this weekend to benefit from the “Valentines Blood Hunt”. This way, new perks and items can be unlocked in no time.
The patch 1.4.0, which was only hours later replaced by update 1.4.1, changed numerous issues and adjusted the balancing of various perks. Above all, the popular “Machine Gun” combo from killers, where they could strike without significant delay, is no longer possible.
A new item for survivors is Chinese firecrackers. These can be found in-game for a limited time – either in chests or in the blood web. When used, small explosions occur that blind the killer. However, if one is not careful, it also blinds the survivors.
Killers can destroy generators
A popular strategy for survivors was to repair all generators to 99% to quickly finish the match – this has now become significantly more difficult. Killers are able to damage generators as long as they are not fully repaired. With a new action, they can reduce the progress of a generator by 25% over a period of 70 seconds. This “debuff” is applied through a 3-second action on the generator and is canceled if the repair is continued by a survivor.
Lastly, there is even a new map, a fresh variation of the “Autohaven Wreckers” map, called “Gas Heaven” – an old gas station, where only the gruesomest stories of the Entity take place now…
You can find the complete patch notes in our sources.
Today, on February 17th, the Trials of Osiris begin in Destiny. On which map will it be played?
The first Trials of Osiris after update 2.5.0.2 are starting! Last Tuesday, the long-awaited weapon balancing was implemented, which brought not only pleasant changes but also new features that are being heavily discussed.
One thing is certain: the update brought fresh air to the Crucible. Guardians can now be seen running around with different weapons – the dominance of the Matador and the Clever Dragon has been curtailed. Hand cannons and auto rifles are currently frequently seen.
The survival MMO ARK Survival Evolved has sold a million copies on PS4 in just one month.
In summer 2015, ARK Survival Evolved was released on Steam without much announcement. It rode the coattails of the movie “Jurassic World” and hit with the force with which a T-Rex crushes a porta-potty. Back then, the early access title sold over 1 million copies in one month. It was the Steam summer hit of 2015.
With a mix of Minecraft and adventure, great graphics, and innovative game ideas, it captured players on PC. Even though back then, even the beefiest computers groaned and stuttered when trying to render the game on higher settings.
ARK Survival Evolved: Hit on PC in 2015, Hit on PlayStation in 2017
ARK Survival Evolved is still in early access on PC and in a preview program on Xbox One. Although Sony does not support such an “early access” program, the title is out on PS4. The temptation to finally let console gamers play the dino game was probably greater than the principle of “No experiments” for Sony.
A “full release” for all platforms is planned for ARK Survival Evolved in spring 2017.
However – all is not peace, joy, and pancakes in the land of the dinos. Even today, many players are still complaining on PS4 about lags and performance issues. Optimization has never really been the strong suit of ARK and the studio behind it, both today and a year and a half ago. But that should not dampen the joy over the sales success now.
Currently, it is a great time to be an ARK player. Just yesterday, the big update 1.11 for ARK Survival Evolved was released on PS4.
Another big announcement was the introduction of a “Hall of Fame”, where some classic cards will disappear. In the Year of the Mammoth, a total of 6 cards (including Sylvanas and Ragnaros) will be excluded from the Classic set and will only be playable in Wild format. As compensation, however, owners of these cards will receive the amount of Arcane Dust back (without losing the cards).
On Reddit, a user subsequently asked if the nerf of the Molten Giant couldn’t be reversed and put into the “Hall of Fame” – after all, the card has been practically unplayable since the last change and therefore has no justification for existence anymore (aside from a “Holy Wrath” Paladin).
Ben Brode reacted to this and wrote:
“We are considering this for the next rotation.”
In plain language, that means: This won’t happen until 2018.
However, if Blizzard decides to move several cards from the classic set to the “Wild” format and actually reverses the nerfs, it could also mean good news for the Warsong Commander and some Druid cards.
But so far, these are just considerations that are still far off.
Which eggs do the Pokémon from the first and second generation hatch from in Pokémon GO? In this egg list for Generation 2, you will learn more.
The new update 0.57.2 has changed the contents of the eggs in Pokémon GO. Trainers around the world are walking with their buddy Pokémon and letting their eggs hatch by the kilometers they cover. Meanwhile, the Gen-2 update is several hours old, and there is reliable feedback on the contents of the eggs.
Egg List Generation 1 and Generation 2
On Reddit,PokémonGOHub, and TheSilphRoad, trainers are compiling the new results from the eggs. The Pokémon hatching from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km eggs are recorded in a list and communicated. With enough matches and screenshot evidence, the monsters are categorized accordingly. Therefore, matches with other reports are awaited to avoid misinformation.
The following egg list of Pokémon GO will be updated over time. Niantic frequently makes changes to the game that alter the contents of the eggs. We will update this list with new information.
Last update: 04.09.2017
Which Gen. 1 and Gen. 2 Pokémon hatch from 2 km eggs?
Generation 1:
Abra,
Diglett,
Staryu,
Magikarp,
Geodude,
Krabby,
Baltoy,
Nidoran M&F,
Machop,
Victreebel,
Eggsecute,
Generation 2:
Snubbull,
Seel,
Pichu,
Cleffa,
Remoraid,
Slugma,
Togepi,
Houndour
Spinarak
Which Gen. 1 and Gen. 2 Pokémon hatch from 5 km eggs?
Generation 1:
Aerodactyl,
Eevee,
Growlithe,
Magikarp,
Kabuto,
Horsea,
Onix,
Pinsir,
Ponyta,
Poliwag,
Rhyhorn,
Slurpuff,
Seel,
Scyther,
Grimer,
Weedle,
Farfetch’d,
Gengar,
Gyarados,
Wartortle,
Generation 2:
Qwilfish,
Hoothoot,
Incineroar,
Elekid,
Chikorita,
Leafeon,
Typhlosion,
Girafarig,
Budew,
Totodile,
Rattata,
Lampent,
Magby,
Wailmer,
Marill,
Natu,
Phanpy,
Gligar,
Shinx,
Togekiss,
Porygon-Z,
Palkia,
Misty,
Woofers,
Dartrix,
Rockruff,
Which Gen. 1 and Gen. 2 Pokémon hatch from 10 km eggs?
Some see the Orochi in For Honor as OP. But what makes him so strong? Here is our Orochi guide with tips on combos, skills, and counter abilities.
Even in the open beta, it became clear that the Orochi of the Samurai is among the most popular and best heroes. The reason for this is not only his cool appearance but also mainly his hero-specific abilities, special attacks, and combos.
Orochi – Info on the Samurai Assassin
The Orochi are the imperial assassins of the Samurai. His weapon is a katana, a long sword. However, he also masters the “dark secrets” of the Samurai and can attack with a kunai (throwing dagger), smoke bombs, or sharpened blades.
As an assassin, the Orochi is a fast and agile character who can barely take any damage himself. You need to be able to react quickly and wait for counter opportunities. With his katana, he has only a limited range. For every action you take with the Orochi, you need the right timing.
Therefore, he also has the difficulty “Hard” – it takes time to master this hero perfectly.
Recommended Playstyle: Wait for opponents’ attacks, dodge them, and counter. This will make the Orochi an extremely dangerous warrior. This playstyle is also supported by his hero-specific abilities.
The Actions and Special Attacks of the Orochi in For Honor
If you just hammer the buttons wildly, you won’t get far with the Orochi. You will master the Samurai only if you use the distance to your opponent correctly and know his special attacks.
Note on the combos:
R1 stands for Light Attack
R2 for Heavy Attack
Left Stick (L) for Movement (in the corresponding direction)
Right Stick (R) for Weapon Position
Square for Break Guard
X for Dodge
L3 for Sprint
The first three combos are chain attacks.
With the Flowstrike, you initially step back, then take a step forward and perform an overhead strike. It is difficult to time, but if it hits, it deals good damage. Suitable against charging opponents.
The Stormfront is interesting: If you hold R2, the Orochi remains in his crouched attack position. If you release the button, he lunges forward and attacks the enemy. This allows you to quickly cover distances and surprise the enemy. However, the Orochi always attacks from the right. Experienced fighters will know this.
The Flashstrike is a good attack to initiate the fight. A quick strike.
With the Zephyr Strike, you move a step around the opponent and attack quickly.
The Windstrike and the Typhoon Strike require the hero-specific ability “Deflect”: You can deflect attacks by dodging in the direction of the attack just before a hit. If successful, you must also execute a light or heavy attack at the right moment. Windstrike and Typhoon Strike cannot be deflected.
All special attacks are shown to you with moving images in the video from Refaser. Be sure to watch the Windstrike and Typhoon strike (from minute 6:22) and then practice them:
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Defense: Reflex: The guard remains in position for only a limited time.
Light Head Attack Combo: The second light head attack is guaranteed to hit if the first hits.
Cancel Typhoon Strike: You can cancel the Typhoon Strike and turn it into a Windstrike, Guard Break, or a dodge.
The Gifts of the Orochi
The Orochi has 12 different gifts that you can select under “Abilities”. You have four gift slots, each with three options. There are:
Bounty Hunter: Passive ability – health and stamina on hero kills
Kiai: Stuns nearby enemies with a shout
Long Breath: Passive ability – you can sprint even with consumed stamina
Slot 2:
Smoke Bomb: Cancels enemy lock-on (guard mode)
Kunai: Throwing dagger that deals low damage
Revenge Attack: Passive ability – attacks fill the revenge gauge
Slot 3:
Longbow: An arrow that deals medium damage
Sharpened Blade: Attacks deal additional low damage over time
Slipstream: Passive ability – dodging enhances attack for a short time
Slot 4:
Nail Bomb: A trap that causes bleeding damage
Fear Incarnate: Reduces stamina regeneration and defense of nearby enemies
Hail of Arrows: Air attack that deals medium damage in multiple target areas
Additional Tips for the Orochi:
Watch the in-game videos: If you’re just starting with the Orochi, select the hero, press “How to fight”, and choose the beginner video and the advanced video. Here, you will learn important basics.
React in battle to the opponents’ attacks, don’t just rush in blindly.
Try to find a mix of light attacks and special attacks. Using only special attacks makes you predictable.
Don’t let yourself be backed into a corner. You need space to dodge.
This Friday, we want to know which games you will be playing over the weekend from February 17th to February 19th.
It’s Friday and the weekend is just around the corner. For some of you, this means more time to game. While some dive into the familiar virtual worlds of their favorite games, others give new titles a chance. The exchange in the community brings some insider tips and game recommendations that one might otherwise miss.
What is the editorial team playing?
In our editorial team, For Honor is also a popular topic this weekend. But that’s not the only game we’re playing in the coming days:
Schuhmann is spending the weekend with Final Fantasy XIV – he is also following the event in Frankfurt, where new details about Stormblood are expected to be announced. Furthermore, he is playing For Honor.
Jürgen, code name Ghost Racoon,is out this weekend, but he is also using it to hunt for Pokémon GO. When he is back home, he will join Ttime and Schuhmann and will dedicate some time to For Honor.
In FIFA 17 FUT is facing the Ratings Refresh. Hundreds of players will receive winter upgrades and downgrades.
EA Sports is introducing a new feature in the “Ultimate Team” mode of FIFA 17: the so-called Ratings Refresh. This will replace the winter upgrades we were expecting in FUT 17.
The Ratings Refresh is meant to reflect the real performances of players in professional football: Those who have been consistently strong – or weak – in recent months will receive a FUT card with a better or worse overall rating. Because there are also downgrades with the Ratings Refresh. In recent years, only upgrades occurred in FUT during the winter.
FUT 17 Ratings Refresh – Release
Not all new player cards will be released at once. The first batch of upgrades and downgrades will occur on February 17, expected around 7 PM. The last cards will be released on February 27. The Ratings Refresh will run in FUT 17 within these ten days.
Which players will receive an upgrade or downgrade?
Which players will be upgraded or downgraded is currently still unknown. A few weeks ago, we presented Bundesliga predictions – possibly these Bundesliga players will soon receive an upgrade.
Update 7 PM: 60 players from the Premier League have been updated! Upgrades:
Eden Hazard – LW – Chelsea: 88 → 89
Alexis Sanchez – ST – Arsenal: 87 → 88
Coutinho – LW – Liverpool: 85 → 86
Diego Costa – ST – Chelsea: 85 → 86
Christian Eriksen – CAM – Tottenham Hotspur: 84 → 85
Harry Kane – ST – Tottenham Hotspur: 84 → 85
Joel Matip – CB – Liverpool: 82 → 83
N’Golo Kante – CM – Chelsea: 81 → 83
Adam Lallana – CM – Liverpool: 82 → 83
Ander Herrera – CM – Manchester United: 82 → 83
Roberto Firmino – ST – Liverpool: 82 → 83
Dele Alli – CAM – Tottenham Hotspur: 80 → 82
Virgil van Dijk – CB – Southampton: 79 → 82
Jordan Henderson – CDM – Liverpool: 80 → 82
Idrissa Gueye – CM – Everton: 76 → 82
Kasper Schmeichel – GK – Leicester City: 81 → 82
Antonio Valencia – RB – Manchester United: 80 → 82
Kyle Walker – RB – Tottenham Hotspur: 81 → 82
Sadio Mane – RW – Liverpool: 79 → 82
Danny Rose – LB – Tottenham Hotspur: 80 → 81
Jermain Defoe – ST – Sunderland: 80 → 81
Héctor Bellerín – RB – Arsenal: 79 → 80
Marcos Alonso – LWB – Chelsea: 77 → 79
Alvaro Negredo – ST – Middlesborough: 80 → 81
Wilfried Zaha – RM – Crystal Palace: 79 → 80
Nordin Amrabat RM Watford: 79 → 80
Heung Min Son – LM – Tottenham Hotspur: 79 → 80
Victor Wanyama – CDM – Tottenham Hotspur: 78 → 79
Divock Origi – ST – Liverpool: 78 → 79
Marcos Alonso Mendoza – LWB – Chelsea: 77 → 79
Victor Moses – RWB – Chelsea: 77 → 78
Michail Antonio – RM – West Ham United: 76 → 78
Tom Heaton – GK – Burnley: 76 → 78
Troy Deeney – ST – Watford: 76 → 78
Marcus Rashford – ST – Manchester United: 76 → 77
Robert Snodgrass – RM – Hull City: 75 → 77
Mohamed Elneny – CDM – Arsenal: 74 → 77
Kelechi Iheanacho – ST – Manchester City: 74 → 76
Jordan Pickford – GK – Sunderland: 73 → 76
Darren Randolph – GK – West Ham United: 74 → 75
Matt Phillips – RM – West Bromwich Albion: 74 → 75
Oriol Romeu Vidal – CDM – Southampton: 74 → 75
Harry Arter – CM – Bournemouth: 74 → 75
Viktor Fischer – LW – Middlesbrough: 74 → 75
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg – CM – Southampton: 74 → 75
Danny Simpson – RB – Leicester City: 74 → 75
Alex Iwobi – LM – Arsenal: 70 → 74
Harry Winks – CM – Tottenham Hotspur: 64 → 70
Joel Castro Pereira – GK – Manchester United: 57 → 67
Tom Davies – CM – Everton: 58 → 64
Downgrades:
Nicolas Otamendi – CB – Manchester City: 85 ← 84
Steve Mandanda – GK – Crystal Palace: 85 ← 84
Bastian Schweinsteiger – CM – Manchester United: 83 ← 82
Claudio Bravo – GK – Manchester City: 85 ← 83
John Terry – CB – Chelsea: 84 ← 82
Robert Huth – CB – Leicester City: 80 ← 78
Wes Morgan – CB – Leicester City: 79 ← 77
Lazar Markovic – RM – Hull City: 78 ← 76
Oumar Niasse – ST – Hull City: 77 ← 75
John O’Shea – CB – Sunderland: 76 ← 74
Stephen Ireland – CAM – Stoke City: 76 ← 74
Evandro Goebel – CM – Hull City: 76 ← 74
Bakary Sako – LM – Crystal Palace: 75 ← 72
Gerhard Tremmel – GK – Swansea City: 75 ← 71
We will update this article as soon as more information is available. The next league will be updated on Sunday!
More information about the Ratings Refresh:
Who determines the upgrades and downgrades? A team from EA Sports.
What do the new player cards look like? Like the previous standard cards (gold, silver, bronze).
What is the difference between the previous standard cards and the new cards? The overall rating and the stats. Only in rare cases does the position change, if the player has predominantly played in a new position in recent months.
What happens to the old standard cards? They remain unchanged. However, they are replaced in packs by the new cards. In other words, the old cards can no longer be drawn from sets.
What happens to the previous IFs? They will also receive an upgrade if the new standard card exceeds the previous IF card’s rating or has the same rating. There are no downgrades for IF cards. More information about this here.
How long are the “Ratings Refresh” cards in the sets? Expected until the end of FIFA 17.
Can a winter transfer player receive an upgrade or downgrade? Yes.
Paragon, the MOBA game with high-gloss graphics, is actually known for rather serious heroes. That will soon change with the new heroine Shinbi, who sings K-Pop songs and tears apart enemies with pink glitter wolves.
MOBA games are notorious for silly and outrageous heroes, such as the brutal cuddle bear Pakko from Gigantic or the two-headed ogre Cho’Gall from Heroes of the Storm, which two players control at the same time. Paragon has stood out here so far, as the heroes of this MOBA are rather serious and dignified, which also matches the realistic graphic style.
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With the new heroine Shinbi, the serious theme changes, as here comes a cute girl who runs across the battlefield in hot pants and with a sword and actually earns her living singing K-Pop songs on stage. In doing so, she uses state-of-the-art holo-technology to incorporate sparkling pink wolves into her performances.
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Sure, it all fits wonderfully together, which pop star doesn’t have holo-wolves on stage? But the pink glitter pups are not just decoration! Rather, they are Shinbi’s preferred form of attack. Most of her skills rely on wolves that tear apart the enemy.
The Wolfocalypse!
If you are now wondering what terrible things the pink glitter wolves can do, then prepare to be surprised. Shinbi’s skills and abilities are:
Raging Beat: A charge that can be reactivated to charge even further. Everything in Shinbi’s way gets damaged.
Tempo Line: Unleashes a wolf on the enemy. The wolf explodes, of course!
Circle Rhythm: Four particularly glittery wolves run around Shinbi. They do not explode, but tear apart all enemies they hit and heal friends.
All-Kill!: Each of Shinbi’s other skills gives the victim a “wolf stack”. When she activates the skill again, the poor enemy is attacked by one wolf per stack(!). Wolf-tastic!
By the way, Shinbi will appear on February 21.
Jürgen says: I really thought I had seen everything in MOBAs, but a wolf-throwing K-Pop chick with hot pants and a sword? I was not prepared for that. What do you think of the new heroine? Totally funny and brilliantly outrageous or a disgrace for the rather dignified Paragon? On the other hand… there have also been green grinning orcs with drums….
Jeff Kaplan makes ambiguous hints in the forum – will Overwatch soon get a clan system?
Especially in team games, it is common for players to join clans or guilds. These social features often make it easier to connect with like-minded individuals and provide a sense of belonging through a shared guild/clan name.
So far, Overwatch does not have such features and relies on a friends list or groups that organize outside the game – for example, in forums.
In the official forum, the user Dreck simply asked whether Overwatch could get such systems, as they would “improve the gameplay quality for many players.”
Jeff Kaplan, the Game Director of Overwatch, has directly commented on this, albeit with only a few words:
“We would *very* much like to work on such a system.”
Of course, no one in the forum overlooked the asterisks that Kaplan included in this statement, which immediately led to numerous speculations.
The most obvious interpretation is that Blizzard has long been working on a clan system and we will soon get these new features in our hands.
Until there is an official announcement, Jeff Kaplan continues to enjoy spreading a few rumors.
The Division 1.6 transforms the named high-end assault rifle Warlord into an Exotic. What can it do now?
The Update 1.1 in April last year introduced a named high-end assault rifle: the Warlord. This weapon is based on the AK-47 model and can be obtained through the incursion “Falcon Lost.”
At that time, agents wondered if the “named weapon” could keep up with the AK-74 – Black Market version, once one of the best and most popular weapons in the game. It quickly became clear: No. With strong talents, the AK-74 is better.
Nearly a year later, the Warlord is turned into an Exotic with Update 1.6. This means it gets a unique talent. What can it do now – besides shining brightly?
With the Warlord on the Offensive
The AK assault rifles are currently not the top-tier weapons in The Division; the LVOA-C has a better standing. Nevertheless, the Warlord brings interesting properties to the fight.
It comes with a fire rate of 600, a base magazine size of 30, and these additional stats:
The Warlord has two random talents and an exotic talent that is always active and cannot be recalibrated:
Play rough: While you shoot, damage taken is reduced by 20%. When you stop shooting, you will take damage.
What does that mean? First: You don’t have to hit enemies to receive the 20% damage reduction. You can also fire wildly around, and the talent still activates. It is advisable to definitely equip an extended magazine to shoot as long as possible.
However: Even while you shoot, you take damage – just 20% less. You have no complete protection. The talent can also backfire on you later: If you have only a little health left and stop firing, the damage you receive afterward can kill you.
Below the normal display, the symbol for the “Play rough” talent appears as soon as you take damage while shooting. After you have fired the last shot, a short timer counts down, and once it runs out, the damage is applied to you. During this time, you can still heal to avoid certain death.
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In the forums, users disagree on whether this talent is of great practical use. With it, you can stay “out” longer as a tank and take down enemies. However, since you do receive the damage afterward, this talent can be quite treacherous.
The Warlord works well with the character talent On the Move, which reduces incoming damage by 15% for 10 seconds if you kill an enemy while moving.
Have you tested the Warlord on the PTS? What do you think of it?
In For Honor, the developers are discussing future gameplay improvements: The Valkyries will be buffed.
For Honor has only been on the market for a few days, but there is already some information about upcoming updates. Community Manager Eric Pope discusses some issues raised by fans on Reddit and how the developers will respond.
Bots with Full Health Points
First, there is an issue in the Duel, Brawl, and Deathmatch modes. When players leave the match, they are currently replaced directly by a bot with full health points.
In the future, this should change: If a player leaves the match, they will be replaced by a dead bot. In the Duel mode, you will automatically win this round. In the following rounds, the bot will replace the player as usual.
Counter for Guardbreak
Currently, you cannot counter a Guardbreak if the Guardbreak attempt is already in progress. During the beta, this was possible. A future update will restore this mechanic to how it worked in the beta.
The Guardbreak is a mechanic that allows you to make the opponent defenseless at the press of a button for a short time. Every hero masters it.
Changes to Heroes
There is a bug with Conquerors and Berserkers: When the opponent blocks a light attack, both classes can combine this into a Guardbreak. This will be fixed.
There is also a bug with Peacekeepers: After a Guardbreak, the second and third stab do not cause bleeding. This will also be fixed.
The Valkyries will receive several buffs:
Light attacks can be executed more quickly in chain attacks.
The recovery time for light attacks has been reduced.
Ambush Strike and Hunter’s Blow deal more damage and can be followed up with attacks.
Shield Crush: A chain attack can then follow with light attacks.
Hunter’s Storm: The recovery time will be reduced.
However, Pope did not reveal when these changes can be expected. It is also still unclear whether all adjustments will appear in one or multiple updates.
For Honor offers you 12 hero classes at launch. Among them are brutal axe murderers, sneaky knife-wielders, gigantic samurai brawlers, and the feared “Noob-Bimbo”. We want to know from you: Which hero is your favorite in Ubisoft’s sword-fighting spectacle?
For Honor, Ubisoft’s brutal melee MMO, is finally out and offers you a wide selection of cool heroes. In total, you can choose from twelve brutal killers, each a master of their fighting style. So far, all heroes are quite balanced, as our first tier list proves. Therefore, the choice of hero is a matter of play style and personal preferences.
The All-Round Classes – Warden, Kensei, or Raider?
Even though you can play all 12 heroes from the start in For Honor, most players will likely begin their adventure with the 3 beginner heroes. They are already “unlocked”, can earn experience points, and can be customized.
The Warden is a truly balanced hero who is popular among many players because he can do everything and has hardly any weaknesses. However, he doesn’t really stand out in any way. A true all-rounder. You can see how cool the Warden performs in the hands of a skilled player against multiple opponents in the video here.
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If you enjoy brutal action, you might lean towards the Raider. This wild brute excels especially at one thing: trampling opponents like a wild boar and making them tumble across the battlefield like dolls – preferably into sharp stakes or ravines. The Kensei has a bit more finesse, wielding a gigantic sword that is surprisingly precise and particularly good at breaking through enemy defenses. Which of these all-rounders do you prefer?
The Heavy Classes – Shugoki, Warlord and Conqueror
The tankiest tank in the game should be the Conqueror. This armored muscle-bound character can hide perfectly behind his shield and from cover reposition foes with his flail. Hardly any class is better suited for defending narrow passages. The Viking Warlord also fights similarly defensively.
He blocks with his shield, but can also effectively counter and damage opponents even while behind cover. Less defensive but still a good tank is the chubby Shugoki of the Samurai. This meat mountain has no shield but wields a gigantic club. With that, he can unleash unstoppable attacks and can take a beating thanks to his high hit points. Which of the hefty brutes do you prefer?
Assassins! – Peacekeeper, Berserker, and Orochi
The heroes listed so far are all big, muscle-bound giants who fold their opponents with brutal violence. The assassin classes operate quite differently. They rely on finesse and complex maneuvers. Above all, the difficult to master Peacekeeper. This fighter prefers quick maneuvers and damage over time.
The radically offensive Berserker, on the other hand, is a highly annoying flank fighter who attacks you at the least opportune moment from the side and drives you across the battlefield with quick combo attacks. The Orochi of the Samurai uses precise strikes with his katana and can buff himself and hinder opponents. Which of these three nimble killers do you prefer?
Specialists – Nobushi, Valkyrie, and Lawbringer
These three classes are hybrids that excel in various disciplines and all have a good range thanks to their polearms. For example, the hefty Lawbringer is heavily armored and thus a good tank. He can also stun and hinder opponents with his greataxe. The nimble Valkyrie is a defensive heroine who strikes quickly with her spear, counterattacks well, and can even block while charging in.
The queen of the battlefield is, according to the tier list and many players, the Nobushi, affectionately dubbed “Noob-Bimbo”. She fights with a naginata and thus has the best range in the game. She bleeds opponents and can revive fallen allies particularly quickly. Thus, she rocks especially in the 4vs4 domination mode.
Are you also fans of the Noob-Bimbo or do you rather favor dashing Viking boys and girls or noble knights? Let us know in the comments!
Jürgen says: For my part, I love the Raider. On one hand, I like big, hefty brawler characters, then I like the gigantic axe, and I love the storm attack throw! It looks just magnificent when my Viking giant, next to whom every other hero looks like a little runt, simply tosses the opponent over his shoulder and then throws him into spikes, flames, or off the castle wall. The ultimate humiliation and the victory of brutal violence over cheeky finesse!
Sea of Thieves is increasingly becoming a highly interesting pirate online game, and with a new trailer, the developers present some of the new features.
Sea of Thieves puts you in the role of pirates who set out to uncover treasures and cause chaos on the seas. The online game is currently in a closed alpha, with approximately 1,000 players able to participate. During the testing phase, the developers are working on new content, which they recently showcased in a video.
New land in sight!
To give players something to do, the team expanded the game world with islands. On these, you can search for buried treasures, but you should expect that they are protected by dreadful skeletons. Okay, they aren’t that dreadful; they’re kind of cute, especially when they “die” and dramatically clutch at their non-existent throat before sinking into the ground.
Finding or stealing treasures
If you don’t want to deal with the undead, you can also try to steal treasure chests from other players’ camps. However, you should really make sure to have a quick escape route, because dropping from a rope bridge on a cliff onto your own ship is spectacular, but the newly introduced fall damage could quickly become your downfall.
To make it easier for you to quickly sell the stolen treasures before a hostile crew can take them back from you, the number of trading outposts has been increased. There, you can sell your loot.
The new areas are also interestingly designed with mysterious caves or shipwrecks along the shores of the islands. This creates an exciting atmosphere and makes you want to explore these places.
Sea of Thieves is set to be released later this year for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs. There is currently no exact date yet.
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These Pokémon of Generation 1 now evolve into Pokémon of Generation 2 through evolution stones and candies. Here’s what your evolutions cost in Pokémon GO. This is how many stones and candies you need.
Since February 17th, you can catch and evolve monsters of Generation 2 in Pokémon GO. Some Pokémon that had no further evolutions in the first generation can now be evolved into Pokémon of Generation 2 through the Update 0.57.2. We will show you which monsters this change affects, how many candies it costs to evolve them, and where to get the evolution stones, the special items in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO – New Evolutions in Gen. 2
The new evolutions in Pokémon GO allow monsters of Generation 1 to become monsters of Generation 2. For example, Golbat was the highest evolutionary stage of Zubat in Generation 1. Since Niantic released the new Pokémon, Golbat can evolve into Iksbat.
We will show you which Pokémon are also affected by these changes and what their evolutions cost.
Pokémon Go: How many stones (special items) and candies you need
Golbat -> Iksbat: 100 Zubat candies
Duflor -> Blubella: 100 Myrapla candies and a sundstone
Quaputzi -> Quaxo: 100 Quapsel candies and a king stone
Onix -> Stahlos: 50 Onix candies and a metal coat
Flegmon -> Laschoking: 50 Flegmon candies and a king stone
Chaneira -> Heiteira: 50 Chaneira candies
Seedraking – Source: PokeWiki
Seemon -> Seedraking: 100 Seeper candies and a dragon scale
Sichlor -> Scherox: 50 Sichlor candies and a metal coat
Evoli -> Nachtara: 25 Evoli candies and a nickname
Evoli -> Psiana: 25 Evoli candies and a nickname
Porygon -> Porygon2: 50 Porygon candies and a up-grade
Pokémon GO Evolution Stones: Where to find Sundstone, King Stone, Metal Coat, Dragon Scale, and Up-Grade?
In addition to the new Pokémon, there are now certain stones required for the evolutions of some Pokémon. These evolution items were already found in the game code during datamining in January. These rare items have now been activated in the game, and many trainers wonder where to find these evolution items.
There, you need to spin the emblem as usual to collect the items. King Stone, Metal Coat, Sundstone, Dragon Scale, and Up-Grade have a low chance of dropping as rewards from PokéStops. Reddit user MonroeKFV writes that he had to spin about 50 PokéStops before he found a Metal Coat for Onix.
