Crowfall: Hit with Love – Valentine’s Day video shows the creation of a Heart Dagger

Valentine’s Day has passed, but sometimes videos appear afterward that are simply worth reporting on later. Among them is the Valentine’s Day video from the developers of the MMORPG Crowfall.

The design of weapons is very important in a fantasy game. The wackier, the better and cooler. After all, you want to show off as a shining hero with your huge axe. During special events, the developers usually create thematically appropriate items. Since Valentine’s Day was just recently, the development team of the PvP MMORPG Crowfall demonstrates this with a heart-shaped dagger.

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How a Valentine’s Day weapon is created

In a video, the team shows how this dagger is created in a 3D modeling program. From the simple shape of a blade to the structure to the nice handle with the heart. The video provides a very good insight into the work of the character artist Eric Hart, who is responsible for such models for Crowfall. It is also impressive how he always takes the basic shapes from the painted 2D template into the 3D program and adapts them there to make them look three-dimensional.

A true gem

After texturing and adding some details like dents and scratches, a stylish dagger has emerged that captures the Valentine’s Day theme very well with the heart in the handle. You’d love to stab such a weapon into the hearts of your opponents. And it will surely stand out on the battlefields. O

Whether the dagger with the heart contributes to making the opponents in Crowfall afraid, or whether you get beaten up like in the schoolyard, will only be shown over time.

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For Honor: Known Issues and Solutions – NAT Type, Disturbances

In For Honor, network errors, NAT type issues, and glitches occur after the release. Ubisoft provides solutions for known issues.

The initial reactions to Ubisoft’s For Honor are predominantly positive. However, the online melee game is not exempt from “growing pains” and server issues at launch. Smooth launches for AAA online games are rare these days.

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In a congested matchmaking scenario, players can do little; however, there are currently issues around the game that you can address with these solutions. Ubisoft has released a list of known issues that is continuously updated and already offers solutions. So it’s worth checking the provided link from time to time.

Easy Anti-Cheat and Error Code 10018

  • On PC, there are issues with “Easy AntiCheat.” This software can prevent a game launch. Ubisoft recommends verifying the game files. To do this, open the Uplay menu for For Honor, click on properties, and select “Verify files” under Local Files.
  • If you receive the error code 10018, restarting the game and the Uplay PC client may help. 

Unable to Exit Game After Connection Lost

  • If you are unable to end the game after a connection loss on PC, the only option left is to use Task Manager. Once you restart For Honor, it should work again.

Issues with Bluetooth Devices

  • If you have problems with gamepads and Bluetooth controllers on PC, remove all unnecessary devices and check if the “Windows 10 Anniversary” update is installed.

NAT Type Strict – Matchmaking Fails

  • NAT type issues occur for users with a red “NAT Type Strict”. In the router settings, try to set this to moderate or open. Seek help on relevant internet sites. However, there is also currently the problem that matchmaking does not work if more than one person has a strict NAT type. Ubisoft’s solution suggestion: invite friends with open or moderate NAT types.
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In the Ubi forum, there are many more issues that still require solutions. For example, there is a glitch on PC where the host in custom games gets stuck on the post-match screen for 15 seconds. There is currently no workaround.


Are you having trouble with the fights? Here you will find 11 tips to quickly improve your skills.

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Elite Dangerous: Sometimes Male, Sometimes Female – Holo-Me Editor Allows Spontaneous Gender Changes

In the space online game Elite: Dangerous, you have the opportunity to create your individual pilot with the character editor Holo-Me.

Soon, you will no longer play as a faceless pilot in Elite: Dangerous, but you will be able to give him a look.

With the Holo-Me character editor, you can create your alter ego in terms of face, hair, body, gender, cosmetic details, and more. Whether you will have a large nose and a wide scar on your face or prefer fine and pretty features is up to you.

The more detailed, striking, and individual your hero looks, the more memorable he will be to other players.

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Spontaneous gender changes

Other players will not only associate your name with a kill but also a face. However, the person does not always have to match this face.

Because with Holo-Me, you create a hologram of your pilot. And how it looks is up to you. You can also change your appearance at any time during the game. Tired of the bearded old man with the scar? Then switch to a pretty blonde.

Many customization options

The Holo-Me editor will soon be available through your spaceship. So if you get bored during a long flight, you can start the tool and just change your appearance a bit. A video shows how many options you have to really create an individual character. Even accessories like headgear are possible, and you can decide whether the hologram should wear a helmet or not.

The update with the Holo-Me editor is set to be released on February 26 with the multicrew feature for the space MMO Elite: Dangerous.

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Hearthstone: The Full Exclusive Interview with Ben Brode

We at Mein-MMO had an extensive conversation with Ben Brode, the Game Director of Hearthstone, here is the complete interview.

In the past days, we had the opportunity to conduct an interview with Ben Brode, the Game Director of Hearthstone. Below you can read the complete interview with all the answers we could extract from one of the happiest developers at Blizzard.

Mein-MMO: The most important thing first: the Little Buccaneer! What will happen to him and when will it happen? What could a “smaller” Little Buccaneer even look like?

Ben Brode: We recently announced that if something should change, we will announce it before the end of the month. That is still our goal for all balancing changes.

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(Editor’s note: It is now known, how Blizzard is changing the Little Buccaneer.)

With the tri-class mechanics (like the Cabal), you have incorporated more options to leverage the strengths of other classes, creating many new, exciting moments in the game. Will this group, like the Jade Lotus, be expanded in future expansions? Or are you planning other “factions” that mix new class combinations?

Brode: Currently, we have no plans to further expand the tri-class mechanics. But we have other crazy ideas that we are excited to explore.

With previous expansions, you have taken existing elements from Warcraft and transferred them to Hearthstone. With Gadgetzan, this has changed drastically. In WoW, Gadgetzan is quite an old town with only a few quests that have been largely forgotten in recent years. But you took the town and made it much more exciting than it ever was in WoW. Is this the new goal, to take only small parts from Warcraft and massively expand them instead of transferring existing content (like in Karazhan)?

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Brode: I wouldn’t say that we have a specific formula that we just reuse over and over. We are inspired by an idea and just see where it takes us! The streets of Gadgetzan seemed like the perfect setting for a city full of crime when considering the events in World of Warcraft – but who knows what the next thing could be for us?

To be honest, I often thought while playing Hearthstone, “It would be so cool to meet these characters in WoW.” Is there a chance that the characters your team has created – like Aya, Kazakus, or Raza – will find their way into WoW (like Sir Finley)? Perhaps a “new” Gadgetzan, based on all the cool things from Hearthstone?

Brode: We are big fans of World of Warcraft, and many of the people there also play Hearthstone. We have already seen that some characters like Sir Finley or Morgl the Oracle have found their way into WoW, and you can even see Hearthstone game boards in the taverns! We love collaborating and coming up with great ideas.

The “Add Last Opponent as Friend” option seems a bit strange. It is often used only for toxic purposes: you add the last opponent as a friend and then insult them for playing a Hunter, Pirate Warrior, or any other deck before just disappearing. Will there be a way to report such behavior? If I’m not mistaken, this is currently not possible from the game’s UI.

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Brode: Currently not, but it is something we can discuss.

How far in advance do you plan expansions? Do you already have plans for late 2017 or even 2018 with specific card ideas and features? Or are they just rough themes like “Let’s do an ‘End-of-Year Celebration in Scholomance’ expansion in 2018” and then you collect ideas throughout the year? Or is everything already precisely planned with just small changes needed to meet the current needs of the game?

Brode: Currently, we are finalizing our next set. But we are also already hard at work on the next two expansions that will come afterward.

Can we expect more skins for the heroes in 2017? Some classes, like Warlock or Druid, are missing female counterparts or at least a few fresh faces. Any potential new skins you can reveal to us?

Brode: I can only reveal that we will indeed be creating more hero[-skins] in 2017. 😉

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Golden cards represent much “prestige” in Hearthstone, but they cannot be used in the Arena. Why don’t you allow the cards that are in the own collection to appear golden when creating an Arena deck? Is there a specific reason why there are no golden cards in the Arena?

Brode: We believe that would be a fantastic feature and are already working on it.

Last question from a colleague: When will we see Therazane as a card? Or at least a few new Succubi? (Warlocks without Succubi just don’t fit!)

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Brode: I don’t know! We asked Therazane if she wanted to be on a card, but she just calls us “flesh bags” and wonders how we survive with such soft skin.

Thank you for the time and all the answers!


Have you heard about the leak? The next Hearthstone expansion could be “Lost Secrets of Un’Goro”!

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Conan Exiles: Huge Patch Creates Water Shortage, Undesired Penis

Conan Exiles received a huge new patch on February 15 that was supposed to improve many aspects. However, the update also made some things worse! Much worse!

Conan Exiles, the barbarian survival MMO from Funcom,  is in Early Access and far from finished. Therefore, numerous bugs plague the game, for example, when the gods decide to summon an outrageously expensive Tier-2 altar and make it disappear. Or arrows that fly randomly in any direction.

All these issues were supposed to be resolved by the patch on February 15.

Conan Exiles Patch – Drought in Hyboria

The huge patch was quickly and promptly deployed to the servers, but unfortunately, while it seems to have fixed some issues, it has also created entirely new ones. For instance, a striking number of players on Twitter and Steam are complaining that they can no longer fill their water bags in lakes and rivers.

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Some players even claim that drinking is completely impossible and that their barbarian is dying of thirst due to the water issues. Other players lament the loss of buildings, and some claim that they can no longer see where they place a building part. Still, others are saying that their bows aren’t working at all now.

Oh no, a penis!

The most curious problem was posted by a player on Steam: “After the download, my female dancer became a naked man!” The horror! Let’s hope that Funcom reacts quickly and addresses the issues with a hotfix.

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Considering how quickly the Norwegians have been working on improvements for the game, this could happen soon. Hopefully!


Jürgen says: I just checked in Conan Exiles and was able to place building parts without any issues. However, water is also a problem for me. I can’t fill my bottles and drinking from rivers only works after many attempts. Also, I now miss my tannery along with all the leather I stored there. Naked men haven’t appeared for me either.

But oh well, Conan is still in Early Access and Funcom is diligently trying to fix bugs, so I’m willing to overlook such things.

Related to this topic: Conan Exiles – The first mods, including penis content

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Pokémon GO: Update 0.57.2 – 2nd Generation and Features – Patchnotes

The new Pokémon GO update 0.57.2 brings the long-awaited new Pokémon of the 2nd generation into the game.

Update: The 2nd generation is now in the game!

It has been confirmed since yesterday that the Pokémon of the 2nd generation will be activated in the game later this week. Trainers worldwide will encounter and catch over 80 new Pokémon in the wild. Patch 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS is soon rolling out and will be gradually released for different countries and regions.

An official release date for Germany is currently not known.

Patch notes 0.57.2 Android / 1.27.2 iOS

While there are currently no official patch notes, Niantic has already reported some changes in the announcement regarding the new Pokémon. Additionally, data miners found details about the update in the 0.57.2 APK. If the official patch notes add to this list, we will provide this information as soon as they are known. The following list shows the changes that have already been reported by Niantic and the changes found by data miners.

  • 2nd Gen Pokémon: Over 80 new Pokémon of the 2nd generation are now unlocked and available in the game.
  • New encounter mechanisms have been added.
  • Additional candies when catching evolved Pokémon.
  • Apple Watch connection has been improved.
  • Avatar customization: You can replace the old clothes on your character images with new styles. There is a lot of choice for skin, shirt, pants, hat, shoes, eyes, gloves, socks, belt, necklace, and glasses. Certain clothing items may be unlocked by reaching a specific level.
  • New interface for encounters: When you encounter a wild Pokémon and want to catch it, there is a different interface for this in the new update. A carousel system allows easy use of berries or Poké Balls.
  • New berries: There are two new types of berries in the game for catching the new Pokémon. The Nanab Berry slows down the Pokémon, making it easier to catch. The Sanana Berry doubles the amount of candies if your next catching attempt is successful.
  • Pokémon display: In the Pokémon selection, the monsters are now displayed with gender and silhouette of their next evolutionary stage.

PvP battles and trading features are already on the way to Pokémon GO

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Destiny: 11 legendary primary weapons that particularly benefit from 2.5.0.2

Update 2.5.0.2 shook up the meta in the Crucible of Destiny. These 11 legendary primary weapons are now worth a try.

Since February 14, the balance patch 2.5.0.2 has been live on PS4 and Xbox One. This brought some buffs and nerfs to weapon classes and individual weapons. The once-dominant shotguns have been weakened, as well as the outstanding primary weapons Clever Dragon and Grasp of Malok.

This raises the question for Guardians worldwide: Which weapons should I now fill my slots with?

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The weapon expert Mercules904 provides an answer to this question. He lists legendary primary weapons that are recommended after 2.5.0.2, as they particularly benefit from the changes. Since the biggest changes and power shifts occurred with the pulse rifles and automatic rifles, this list contains only these weapon types.

Note: Only the in-air accuracy of scout rifles was increased, while hand cannons received an increase in initial accuracy and a decrease in range. Hand cannons are still strong, especially those with the Hawkmoon archetype, meaning: The hand cannons that were top-tier before the update are still top-tier.

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But which pulse rifles and automatic rifles are now pushing to the forefront?

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Let’s start with the powerful pulse rifle Lyudmila-D. It has the lowest fire rate archetype of 59 – this was increased by 5.3% with the patch. Additionally, the weapon possesses high range and magazine size, while the stability, aim assist, and reload speed are low:

The Lyudmila-D is a arms master weapon that you can occasionally order from him. It now boasts an excellent time-to-kill of 0.73s (assuming the opponent has 200 health points) – however, in practice, it will be challenging to achieve this TtK. The Lyudmila is quite unstable, so not every projectile will hit the enemy’s head.

Recommended perks are Headseeker, Perfect Balance, and Hand-Laid Stock to boost stability. Nevertheless, handling the recoil remains a challenge.

On the next page, you’ll find a pulse rifle with an incredible TtK, that no other legendary primary weapon can compete with.

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Pokémon GO: Bag slots will be cheaper – Wait before buying!

In celebration of the 2nd generation in Pokémon GO the bag spaces in the shop are temporarily cheaper. The offer starts soon.

This week, Niantic’s mobile hit Pokémon GO will add more than 80 new Pokémon from the 2nd generation. The release of the new monsters from Pokémon Gold and Silver was confirmed by the developers yesterday. To prepare for the upcoming adventures, discounts on Pokémon storage will be available soon.

Pokémon Storage Plus with 50% Discount

Until yesterday, the Valentine’s Day event in Pokémon GO was active, which unlocked various bonuses for trainers such as double candy and extended lures. Niantic announced that the enhanced lures will remain active until February 19 and trainers can utilize the time bonus for six hours instead of 30 minutes. Additionally, there will be a special offer in the shop in just a few hours, which will reduce bag space prices.

From February 16 to February 28, the Pokémon Storage Plus will cost 50% less PokéCoins.

In the official English message from Niantic, it is stated that this bonus will be unlocked in the afternoon of February 16 (PST). In Germany, that would be this evening around 10:00 PM (corresponding to 1:00 PM PST). You can find the Pokémon Storage Plus in the shop under the “Upgrades” category. With the 50% discount, 50 new slots will then cost 100 coins instead of 200 coins.

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For the hunt for the new Pokémon, trainers have improved lures that each last for six hours and also the possibility to cheaply buy additional slots for storing the monsters.

Have you already prepared for the new Pokémon and charged your power banks?


To prepare even better for the upcoming new Pokémon, we have introduced the most important Pokémon of the 2nd generation here for you.

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Devilian: Yes, the action MMORPG is still here and it is getting two new dungeons

Devilian receives a major update in which you can attempt a new dungeon and a big raid. The raid takes place in a cursed pyramid featuring a mad Pharaoh at the end.

Devilian is a fantasy action MMORPG. It was released in Europe at the end of 2015 and has pretty much vanished from the radar in recent months. It falls into the “hack-and-slash meets MMO” category, which is gaining momentum in the coming months and years with titles like Mu Legend, Lineage Eternal, or Lost Ark.

There is now new content for Devilian.

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“Look upon my works, ye Mighty, and despair!” This line from the poem Ozymandias refers to another Pharaoh but could also apply to the pyramid of Totames in the new Devilian raid “The Forbidden Sanctuary”. The action MMORPG Devilian from Trion receives two new instances, the “Forbidden Sanctuary” as a raid and a challenging dungeon called “Dimensional Fortress”.

Devilian – Into the Nightmare

The nightmare is not just a raid in World of Warcraft, but also a boss in the new dungeon instance “Dimensional Fortress” in Devilian. This short but action-packed instance can be attempted twice a day, where you face four mini-bosses. If you take them down quickly enough, you will gain valuable buffs to help you in the fight against the final boss – provided you don’t die along the way. If you do, the buff is unfortunately gone.

Devilian Spring Costumes

At the end awaits the nightmare itself or one of three other bosses named Galoken, Dekaramieh, or Avarix. You can enter the dungeon via the Transcendence Stone in Asperon or choose the Dimensional Fortress through the dungeon finder. However, you should be at least level 58 and have a gear score of 1140 before you take on the bosses.

Rob the Pharaoh

Deep in a desert wasteland lies the pyramid of the cursed Pharaoh Totames. This grim structure is full of treasures, but it is guarded by monsters, the Pharaoh’s servants, and the undead ruler himself. Those who want to steal the Pharaoh’s treasures should head out with seven players at level 58 and a gear score of 1146, as the “Forbidden Sanctuary” is a raid.

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You will face seven bosses before facing the Pharaoh Totames himself. According to the developers, he is said to be particularly tough and will challenge all your skills. Therefore, the developers also ask for feedback on the final battle in the Devilian forum.

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WoW: Der Gul’dan-Firstkill aus der mythischen Nachtfestung im Video

Exorsus has released a video of the first kill of Gul’dan, the current final boss of World of Warcraft: Legion.

After a final boss is defeated for the first time on Mythic difficulty in World of Warcraft, the victorious guilds typically allow some time to pass. This way, they do not reveal tactics to the “latecomers” and do not skew the ranking in positions 2 to 5. Once more and more guilds have defeated the boss themselves, kill videos pop up from all corners.

The “World First Kill” of Gul’dan has been put into a nearly 20-minute video by Exorsus, which you can watch here:

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What’s particularly cool about the boss fight is the “hidden” final phase, which can only be seen on Mythic difficulty. Here, players once again face the “freshly awakened” Illidan, who seems to still be a little confused or possessed and turns directly against the heroes.

The final phase has many parallels to the Illidan fight from the Black Temple in “The Burning Crusade”, which was very well received by raiders and story fans.

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Cortyn says: When you see a video like this from the pros (and their abnormal damage numbers), you can’t help but be amazed – at least if you are actively raiding yourself. While we are still struggling in the heroic Nightforge, the pros are easily delivering double to triple the damage output in the Mythic version. Together with all the coordination and reaction speed, such a kill video always reminds us how strenuous raiding at the highest level is.


Exorsus has already given an interview after the kill, stating that “the grind in WoW is only getting worse”.

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Overwatch: Season 3 End, Season 4 Start – the specific date is here

When does Season 3 of Overwatch end? When does Season 4 start?

For a long time, there were only hints – “End of February, after the event” it said. Since last night we have concrete dates for when Season 3 in Overwatch ends and when Season 4 begins:

  • Season 3 in Overwatch ends on February 22 at 1:00 AM – according to our time
  • Season 4 starts at 1:00 AM on March 1

So there is only a one-week break between the two seasons.

The Rewards of Season 3

The rewards for Season 3 include a special spray and a player icon. These will be automatically unlocked when players log in for the first time after Season 3 has ended – at least 10 placement matches must be completed for that.

If you reached the top 500 on your platform and in your region at any point during Season 3, you will also receive a player icon and an animated spray.

Data miners found these images here, as reported by the PvPlive site:

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Can you afford a golden weapon in Overwatch this time?

Additionally, you will receive Competitive Points based on your Skill Rating:

  • SR 1-1499 (Bronze): 100 CP
  • SR 1500-1999 (Silver): 200 CP
  • SR 2000-2499 (Gold): 400 CP
  • SR 2500-2999 (Platinum): 800 CP
  • SR 3000-3499 (Diamond): 1200 CP
  • SR 3500-3999 (Master): 2000 CP
  • SR 4000-5000 (Grandmaster): 3000 CP

Players need 3000 CP to treat themselves to the popular golden weapons for a hero. The best can get one each season, while the rest must save up for several seasons.

It may still be worth climbing to the next higher rank to earn a few extra Competitive Points and get a little closer to your golden weapon. Good luck and have fun!


Meanwhile, players are wondering if Blizzard is skimping on skins now.

Overwatch: Few Skins – Did they tweak the loot boxes?

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Overwatch: Few Skins – Have the Lootboxes been Tweaked?

Players believe that skins in loot boxes from Overwatch have become rarer – but is that true?

Time and again, Blizzard holds specific events in the hero shooter Overwatch that showcase special skins, emotes, and other in-game items. These cosmetic upgrades can be obtained through loot boxes, which can be earned by playing diligently or purchased directly in the shop – for real money.

Overwatch Jeff Kaplan Game Director

However, during the recent “Year of the Rooster” event, there were some complaints in the official forums and on Reddit. According to the experience of some frustrated players, the loot boxes dropped significantly fewer skins this time than in previous events. Many players reported that they only received voice lines, emotes, or other “unimportant” items after several weeks.

Jeff Kaplan, the Game Director, did not hesitate and immediately joined the discussion:

“The drop rates for Summer Games, Halloween Terror, Winter Wonderland, and Year of the Rooster are identical.”

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This time, it seems to be just particularly vocal players who are complaining about their misfortune.

Cortyn says: It’s somewhat funny because I also felt like I wasn’t getting any skins during the “Year of the Rooster” weeks for the first time, even though I played quite diligently. Although I earned somewhere between 20 and 30 loot boxes, there was only one skin this time – which is a poor rate for me. But that’s how several individual cases accumulate, giving the impression that Blizzard has “secretly changed something” – even if it isn’t true.


Meanwhile, Blizzard is taking strong action against hackers in Korea – stricter rules should rein in most fraudsters.

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The Division: Server-Wartung am 16.2. – State of the Game heute Abend

The servers are down for The Division today, on February 16th. Maintenance work is ongoing for several hours. The State of the Game is expected today.

Today, Thursday, is the weekly server maintenance in The Division. In the past few days, the developers worked on the servers, restarted them, and tackled performance issues and lag. Now the work continues.

  • At 9:30 AM, the game servers on PS4, Xbox One, and PC will be shut down. The expected downtime is three hours, so the maintenance should be completed around 12:30 PM.
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No changelog will be provided this week. Therefore, there will be no noticeable changes to the player experience today.

Massive is likely preparing everything for Update 1.6 and “Last Stand” to ensure they can be implemented as smoothly as possible. This evening, the State of the Game will take place, the weekly briefing from Massive. We may receive fresh information about the future of The Division – and perhaps an official release date for 1.6. It starts at 5 PM, and we will report on it.


You can read more information about the new raid that “Last Stand” will bring here.

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Diablo 3: New Attempt – Ancient Items Changed in Patch 2.5.0

After receiving negative feedback from the community regarding archaic items in Diablo 3, the developers made some changes.

With the PTR patch notes for Patch 2.5.0 in Diablo 3, the Blizzard team introduced some changes that will soon be activated in the game. This includes archaic items that are said to have better stats than ancient items but are also harder to find. The community, including Blizzard co-founder David Brevik, criticized these changes. In the meantime, there is a new version of the archaic items that Blizzard is now presenting to the community.

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After receiving a lot of negative feedback about the Primal Ancients, Blizzard announced changes to the items. An update on the PTR servers shows the new versions of the items. Archaic items no longer have higher stats than ancient items but are on par with the previous items.

  • The archaic items are much rarer than ancient items and have perfect Ancient stats on all affixes and the legendary enchantment.
  • These Primal Ancients drop only for players after they have completed a Greater Rift level 70 (Solo) successfully. You must unlock the GR70 in the game modes Normal, Hardcore, Season, and non-Season.
  • Stats on the items are specifically rolled for the class with which you first acquire the respective item.
  • If you salvage archaic items, you will receive 15 forgotten souls for it.
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Archaic items are therefore the best form of legendary or set items that you can find in the game with a low chance. This way, you can assemble the perfect set for your characters without having to reroll much. As a result, the items are not stronger than ancient items but are directly equipped with the best stats.

What do you think of the new archaic items? Are they better in this form?


Can microtransactions save Diablo 3? 

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From Indie to Mega Corporation: Everquest Founder Smedley Leads Amazon Team

John Smedley is considered one of the key figures in the MMORPG genre. He has now landed at Amazon. He leads a team there and is working on a new project.

John Smedley was the somewhat brash but quite charming president of Sony Online Entertainment for 12 years. He was involved in classics of the MMORPG genre like Everquest and Star Wars Galaxies. As the head of SOE, he was also heavily involved with Planetside and H1Z1 . Just before he left, he announced that Everquest Next would blow everyone away. That would definitely not be vaporware.

Everquest Next was ultimately cancelled.

There was also a longer ugly confrontation involving Smedley with a group of “hackers” that included bomb threats, insults, and DDoS attacks. Ultimately, this and a reorientation at SOE led to Smedley’s departure from his long-standing studio, which had already separated from Sony and was operating as “Daybreak Game Company”.

Those were turbulent years.

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Two favorite projects of Smedley: H1Z1 and Everquest Next.

Most recently, Smedley experienced failure with his own project and studio. He dissolved the indie studio Pixel Mage just at Christmas 2016, and his retro MMORPG Hero’s Song will never be released.

Apparently, Smedley has landed softly. As Amazon announces, a new Amazon Games Studio has been opened in San Diego. Smedley will lead it. The studio is already hard at work on a new project that is supposed to use Twitch and the cloud to connect players. So it sounds like online multiplayer – Smedley must feel right at home.

Amazon has been recruiting top talent for quite some time. Developers have been leaving their jobs at established game studios for a while now. Shortly thereafter, “Amazon” appears on their resumes and they are working behind the closed doors of Amazon on new games.

Three of them are already known: “New World” is considered the most interesting game for MMO fans that Amazon has introduced so far.

We can be curious about what Smedley is working on with a team. Money shouldn’t be a big problem there, unlike during his time as an indie.


The studio SOE, now known as Daybreak, is not doing very well in Smedley’s absence:

The studio that made Everquest: Is decline imminent?

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Conan Exiles: The best weapons in the game

In Conan Exiles, you have to craft weapons and equipment to survive. But what is the best weapon? Hyboria is searching for the strongest weapon for melee and ranged combat. We declare the winner!

When you start Conan Exiles, you are left with just your bare fists, and even the first weapons you craft are barely more than sharp sticks and jagged stones. Only those who truly get to work can craft weapons from iron or even steel. But which weapons are the most effective?

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Conan Exiles: The Best Weapon – Hammer, Chepesch or Longsword?

Among the numerous weapons in Conan Exiles, there are some real gems but also a lot of junk whose crafting you can skip. To help you know which weapons are the most effective, we’ve listed here the six best killing instruments for you.

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Our findings are based on the work of YouTuber KlefGaming, who tested all weapons for hours on his own Conan server using admin tools and was able to determine the DPS values. You can find the video following this announcement. Unfortunately, many virtual hyenas had to give their lives for this information.

The Top Weapons in Conan Exiles – Best Ranged Weapons, Best Melee Weapons

The following weapons are all particularly valuable as they have good DPS values and therefore should not be missing from any barbarian arsenal. The best weapons in Conan Exiles in ascending order are:

NameBase DamageMax DPSNotes
Hyrkanian Bow + Razor Arrows6342.28 / 1.49 hits per secondBest ranged weapon in the game
Cimmerian Battle Axe5790.50 / 0.63 hits per secondGood alternative to the longsword and easier to craft
Longsword6095.20 / 0.63 hits per secondGood and fast weapon, but you need steel for crafting
Iron Warhammer6491.43 / 0.7 hits per secondHas slightly less DPS than the longsword but can be crafted easier and earlier
Ancient Chepesch76120.6 / 0.63 hits per secondThe absolute over-weapon, far ahead of the second and third placed weapons. It is likely to be nerfed soon.
Hammer of Tsotha97138.57 / 0.7 hits per secondExtremely rare weapon that can be found as loot. Cannot be crafted or repaired.

Optimize Your DPS

By the way, keep in mind that one-handed weapons only reveal their full DPS potential when you perform an attack combination. By attacking again after your first hit, your barbarian performs a backhand strike that does the same damage but is faster.

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With two-handed hammers, on the other hand, you spam the quick attack with the right mouse button, as this is faster and still does the same damage as the wide swing on the left mouse button.


That’s it for the list of the best weapons in Conan Exiles. Do you prefer one of these weapons or do you have other preferences? And why is that? Let us know in the comments!

Want to craft these great weapons? Here you have all crafting recipes at a glance

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Hearthstone: “The tri-class mechanic will not be expanded”

A feature as a one-hit wonder. In Hearthstone the tri-class mechanic is likely to be discarded.

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The Streets of Gadgetzan introduced several new mechanics in Blizzard’s card game Hearthstone. The tri-class mechanic has likely had the biggest impact on the game. It introduced several cards that could be used by three classes simultaneously. As a special bonus, these cards allowed the targeted use of class cards from other classes, which enabled numerous new combinations.

Despite everything, there are only a handful of cards for each faction – meaning the Cabal, Jade Lotus, and Fungalmancers. There is still plenty of room to expand this mechanic and add new effects. In our interview with Game Director Ben Brode, we therefore discussed exactly this topic and asked: Will the tri-class mechanic also be used in future expansions?

“We currently have no plans to further develop the tri-class mechanic. But we have other crazy ideas that we’re excited to explore.”

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So for those hoping for new cards they can share with other “colleagues,” it looks like they are out of luck.

Cortyn says: Maybe it’s not so bad to let the tri-class mechanic rest now. The more cards of this type are released, the greater the risk that the individual classes will “lose their identity.” If a Paladin can suddenly hold 10 Warrior cards in hand, that would be a bit strange.


Ben Brode also answered how far in advance developers are planning new expansions.

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For Honor: Ruhm und ehrenhafte Kills – Alle Infos

What is Glory and how do you achieve honorable kills in For Honor? Here are the answers.

In For Honor, you fight for glory and honor – at least for honorable kills. In Ubisoft’s online melee game, a distinction is made between honorable and dishonorable kills right in the battlefield.

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For a trophy (achievement), you need to achieve a certain number of honorable kills. Daily tasks may also have “honorable kills” as a goal. But how do these work? And what distinguishes them from dishonorable kills?

How to achieve honorable kills in For Honor

The concept of honorable kills is quickly explained: Only you, your weapon, and the enemy. No additional help is allowed.

  • You achieve honorable kills by encountering an opposing hero and taking them down in a duel with your weapon.

If the opponent has already taken damage from another ally, it does not count as an honorable kill. If you eliminate an opponent with a teammate, it does not count either. Using environmental hazards or pushing the opponent off a cliff does not achieve an honorable kill either.

  • Dishonorable kills are thus all kills where external circumstances come into play, such as fire, cliffs, spear walls, or your allies.
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If you do not have honorable kills as a task, you should utilize the environment anytime and anywhere. This way, you can achieve quick and easy kills – and ultimately, only victory matters. We present more tips for combat here.

What is Glory in For Honor?

If you have already spent the initial hours in For Honor, you will have encountered the term “Glory”. Glory refers to the progression system in the game.

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You start at Glory level 0 and Level 1. As you collect experience points – by completing matches and daily tasks – you level up. After Level 20, you will advance in Glory by one level.

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In short: There are a total of 30 Glory levels and 20 levels at each stage. Glory indicates how experienced you are. Each hero has their own progression system. At numerous levels, there are rewards when you reach them, such as colors for your gear or symbols for your banner. You can view your character’s progress in the heroes menu.


Are you wondering how to change your faction and change the banner? We present the solution in the linked article.

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Skyforge: Action-MMO comes to PS4 – Competition for Neverwinter?

The action MMO Skyforge is coming to PlayStation 4 in spring.

The Free2Play MMO Skyforge will be released for PlayStation 4 in spring 2017. This was just announced by my.com.

Skyforge is an action MMO that has been playable in open beta on PC since June 2015. You take on the role of an Immortal, who can switch between 14 different classes that he unlocks gradually. The goal is to become a god.

Skyforge is heavily focused on action. There are raids, PvP, everything you would expect from a modern action MMO.

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What is Skyforge?

At first, Skyforge was an “instanced game” that relied heavily on action and grinding. It featured some relatively complicated systems in the area of character progression. So in the part that is considered the core of an MMO.

There was a huge skill tree with an incredible number of nodes – a kind of “champion point” system like in The Elder Scrolls Online, only much, much more complicated.

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The way you progressed in guilds, the “Pantheons”, or commanded your own disciples, was astonishingly bloated and complicated.

There is no open world in the true sense in Skyforge. Skyforge takes place in “instances”, sometimes smaller, sometimes larger. For each mission, for each dungeon, you enter a different part of the world.

From a world map, the lobby, you select the instances and can experience your adventures there.

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Skyforge is still instanced. But over time the systems have been simplified and clarified. The storyline is now more linear. Classes are unlocked gradually, allowing you to clearly determine the rise of your hero to godhood. The rewards are fairer, and the progression is easier to follow.

My.com has invested a lot of time and energy in the action MMO over the years, and you can see that in the game: Skyforge offers nonstop action today, just like it did in the past.

Skyforge should be an excellent fit for the PS4

The action combat system is intuitive, and the setting is somewhere between science fiction and fantasy. It has always been designed in such a way that one wondered: Why isn’t this available for consoles? Now the question is answered. Skyforge is coming to PS4 in the spring. It will be interesting to see how console players receive the Free2Play game.

The “action MMORPG” category is dominated by Neverwinter Online alone. A bit further away is The Elder Scrolls Online, a classic MMORPG. Farther still is “Final Fantasy XIV” with its tab-target combat system. Alongside these three games, Skyforge can surely offer an alternative and invigorate the market.


Learn more about Skyforge in our review:

Skyforge in review: Is the Free2Play MMORPG worth it?

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MU Legend: What to Expect in the Beta! – Gameplay Teaser

What to expect this month in the closed beta of MU Legend, you can find out in the new teaser video.

In February, the first German beta of the action MMORPG MU Legend starts. From February 21 to February 28, you will have the opportunity to experience a localized version of the game and get impressions of the “hack and slash hope.” A new closed beta teaser shows you what players can expect during the testing phase.

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During this closed beta phase, players can try out the three different level mechanics that influence the gameplay in various ways.

  • EXP Level: By completing quests and dungeons and defeating enemies, you earn experience points that increase your EXP level. This raises your character’s statistics.
  • Soul Level: Increasing the soul level works similarly to the EXP level. However, this level has a separate skill tree.
  • Account Level: The sum of the soul levels of all characters on an account results in the account level, which provides a permanent bonus to all characters.

Beta Keys for MU Legend

If this teaser has made you want to try out the action role-playing game, you’re in luck. For the closed beta this month, we have keys to give away. For this purpose, we have a giveaway where you can sign up. Here you can find the giveaway with 10,000 beta keys for MU Legend

If you already participated in the first closed beta of MU Legend, you can continue playing with your old characters. The data from the first closed beta has not been deleted.


Never heard of MU Legend? We tested the game for you and share our impressions

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