WoW: The Legion is Coming! – Preview of the New Demon Invasions

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The Burning Legion is getting serious in World of Warcraft Patch 7.2. Demons are raining down all over the Broken Isles!

Although Patch 7.2 “Tomb of Sargeras” is still a long way off, Blizzard is already actively promoting the upcoming content. The official website has now provided a first look at the new demon invasions that will come to the game with the (presumed) summer update.

According to their own statements, the developers have learned a lot from the World Quest system and the Pre-Event to Legion in the first months since the launch of Legion to make the “new” invasions even better.

WoW Demon Invasion Murloc Cage
Murlocs are not spared either – the Legion even transforms them into demon murlocs!

Similar to “back then”, the Legion will attack in several places within a zone, each marked by its own world quest. This ranges from elite bosses to corrupted areas that need to be cleansed to a massive sprite invasion.

This time, the progress of an invasion is not linked to the zone, but is unique to each character. Those who do not join the fight against the Legion will not get rid of the invasion anytime soon. Hoping that other players will do the job is in vain.

The finale of each invasion is a large-scale attack on a particularly important stronghold – such as Thunder Totem in Highmountain or the Ravencrest in Val’Sharah. If that’s not enough, players can take the battle to a scenario for 3 players up to a Legion spaceship and give the respective commander a piece of their mind… with corresponding rewards, of course.

WoW Demon Invasion Thunder Totem
Highmountain is not spared either.

The developers also considered it important that players who are currently questing in a zone to complete the story and reach level 110 are not disturbed. Therefore, the demon invasions are linked to the world quest system. Complete newcomers cannot participate.

However, players who are at the leveling stage on an alt character (and have unlocked world quests with the main character) can use the invasions as an additional source of experience points. However, it should mostly be possible to avoid the invasions if they have not yet reached level 110.

You can find the complete official preview from Blizzard as usual in our sources.

Recently, there was a devastating blow against bot users in WoW – and the manufacturer came from Germany.

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My MMO Survey: Which of these 13 MMORPGs are you most looking forward to in 2017?

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The MMORPG genre is booming in 2017. We ask you which title you are most looking forward to.

Update February 2: The survey runs until noon today. Then we will announce the winner.

While no AAA productions are expected from the western MMORPGs, the MMORPG genre is still enjoying a variety of interesting and diverse new releases. After fewer titles were released in recent years, we will see the first fruits of an indie movement in 2017.

While probably only a few games will “actually release,” we should get insights into games that we have only been able to read about so far with playable alphas and betas. Today, we want to ask you in a survey which of these 13 titles you are particularly excited about:

Albion Online, Bless Online, Camelot Unchained, Chronicles of Elyria, Conan Exiles, Crowfall, Dark and Light, Life is Feudal, Lineage Eternal, Mu Legend, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, Revelation Online, Shroud of the Avatar. We will evaluate the results of the vote after one week.

Vote for the most anticipated MMORPG of 2017

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The Division: Server maintenance on 2.2., SEEKR will be removed

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In The Division, the servers are down today, on February 2nd. Maintenance is taking place.

These days, there is little happening in the live game of The Division. The full focus is on the public test servers, where numerous PC agents are roaming and testing the updates of version 1.6 and the expansion “Last Stand”. Massive is keeping a close eye on them and regularly rolling out updates.

However, on Thursdays, the developers also turn their attention to the live game. Today, on February 2nd, the regular maintenance is also taking place.

  • It starts at 9:30 AM. The expected server downtime is three hours, so the maintenance will be completed around 12:30 PM. Again: This affects the live servers, not the PTS.
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A changelog will not be provided for today. Massive is only making slight adjustments in the background to improve stability.

SEEKR is being removed, Legendary being revised

Meanwhile, work on the PTS is in full swing. The community developer Yannick Bancherau announced the third phase of the PTS, which will bring some adjustments again. Among other things, you will be able to reload during the sprint, the normalization will receive fine-tuning, skill power will be adjusted, weapons, health points, and medkits will be modified.

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Especially interesting: Massive took a closer look at the statistics and feedback on the new SEEKR set and decided that it will not be released in its current form. With the PTS phase 3, it will be removed from the game. Initially, it had the effect that two body shots guaranteed a crit shot. Then it was revised so that after two body hits, the next headshot would deal increased damage. But that also was not an optimal solution.

The legendary difficulty will be slightly toned down. With phase 3 of the PTS, a checkpoint will be added about halfway through the mission. Previously, if the entire team died, you had to start completely over.

You can read about the legendary difficulty in The Division here.

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Hearthstone: Is it already Christmas? The current card chaos

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

With a noticeable delay, Christmas is now celebrated in Hearthstone and a fancy card back is introduced.

In Hearthstone, there is a special variation of the known game modes each week, the tavern brawl or “Tavern Brawl”. Here, the rules of the card game are turned upside down week after week or complemented with exciting components.

Fans might scratch their eyes in disbelief at the current Hearthstone tavern brawl, as Father Winter makes his return – significantly delayed on February 1, 2017.

Hearthstone Tavern Brawl Winter Veil Gameplay

All players create their own deck from their collection and compete with it. Each round, Father Winter drops a present, as long as the active player currently has none. This minion (0/4) has a deathrattle effect, which grants the active player a present. The present counts as a spell and allows you to discover a card from the class of the player from whom the present comes. The twist: The cost of this card is then reduced by 5! So the goal is to destroy as many presents as possible in your own turn.

The reason for the late appearance of the tavern brawl is complaints from the community. After Blizzard first released this tavern brawl in 2015, most fans hoped it would return in 2016 – but that was not the case. To meet the needs of the players, Blizzard is now swiftly introducing the mode.

Those who haven’t tackled the current tavern brawl in the past will be gifted a fancy card back. If you already have the card back because you acquired it in 2015, you will instead receive a classic card pack.

Currently, there is plenty of discussion about Hearthstone:

Priest with the OTK combo – revenge against the pirate warrior?
Patches the Pirate actually has 4 versions – these 3 were cut!

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  1. hearthpwn.com

Asheron’s Call: Players Bid Farewell – Blizzard Gives Away WoW

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

On January 31st, the gates of the MMORPG Asheron’s Call closed. Fans gathered in-game to say goodbye.

For 17 years, players experienced adventures in the fantasy world of Dereth in the MMORPG Asheron’s Call. But that is now over. Publisher Warner Bros. shut down the servers on January 31st. There are no plans to continue operating the MMO or hand it over to another developer.

Even requests from fans to continue maintaining the game were ignored.

Fans said goodbye to the classic

Several players uploaded videos of the final moments of the classic to capture those moments. Fans said goodbye with emotional words. Twitch streamer loud_lou, for example, stated with visible grief that Dereth had been like a second home to him for ten years.

He grew up with Asheron’s Call and made friends there. Now he has been deprived of his virtual second home and a part of his childhood is lost. He hoped that Warner Bros. would have a change of heart and pleaded with the publisher to keep the game running.

Will there ever be a reunion in Asheron’s Call?

But eventually, the screen went black and the connection to the server was interrupted. This happened to other fans besides loud-lou. The mass disconnect when the servers were shut down resulted in a nice play of colors, which is fitting for the players’ farewell.

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He was gifted a copy of WoW by Blizzard.

Blizzard steps in with WoW

74-year-old Julien had been there since the launch of Asheron’s Call. A video of the 74-year-old showing his Asheron’s Call characters to his granddaughter went viral a month ago. The video currently has over 1.1 million views.

As Kotaku reports, Julien has now received a version of World of Warcraft from Blizzard so he has an MMORPG that he can continue playing. His granddaughter was also provided with a WoW account by Blizzard.

And so the chapter of Asheron’s Call ends. Whether there will ever be a reunion with the MMO is currently uncertain.

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74-year-old bids farewell to his MMORPG after 17 years

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  2. Kotaku

Mekria Online: Endlich Konsequenzen in einem MMORPG?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Decisions with consequences are something that only a few MMORPGs offer. However, Mekria Online aims to achieve this and started a Kickstarter campaign for financing.

It can be unsatisfying when an MMORPG places much value on a fancy story with interesting quests, but essentially nothing really happens. After all, decisions and consequences are difficult to implement in an online game. For instance, if a player kills an NPC due to their decision, other players can no longer complete that quest.

For an exciting story, it’s important that actions have consequences.

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Your actions should have consequences

Through Kickstarter, the new MMO Mekria Online is to be financed, which promises decisions with consequences. Players should influence the world through their actions. However, it is still unclear how exactly this will happen. At the center of the story is the conflict between the nature-loving Chosen and the technology-interested Vast. You choose a side but can also deceive them and switch to the enemies.

You select your character from five races and ten classes, with the developers aiming to expand the “Holy Trinity” system by adding an additional factor. Those who play the role of a so-called Subduer can weaken enemies. They become less agile and can no longer execute strong attacks. This is particularly important in boss battles, which the developers are focusing heavily on. They are supposed to appear unexpectedly, which is why you need a well-coordinated team that can react quickly to such situations.

Fast, action-packed battles

In battle, combos, dodging, and active striking play a role. Your dexterity is more important than the skill of your hero. There will not be a traditional hotbar.

An important skill is “Impact”, as it acts as a type of damage modifier, through which the affected can even be thrown around. The environment is also destructible. Mekria Online will offer both PvP and PvE elements. Moreover, there will be no sexualized armors, and even female heroes will receive armor that is practical.

The MMORPG is expected to be released in 2020 if funding is successful. By March 15, the developers aim to raise $110,000 through a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter .

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  1. MassivelyOP

Ghost Recon Wildlands: Beta-Einladungen werden verschickt!

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The first beta invitations for Ghost Recon Wildlands have already been sent out. Here’s how to see if you’re included.

The pre-download for Ghost Recon Wildlands was supposed to start today at 8:00 AM. Many players checked this morning to see if they received confirmations for the testing phase. Initially, there were problems with the beta invitations, but these have now been resolved. The distribution of closed beta invitations for Ghost Recon Wildlands has begun!

Ghost Recon Wildlands – Beta Codes

This afternoon, the official Twitter account of Ghost Recon confirmed that the invitations and pre-load of the game would be available today. While the pre-download has officially started, many players are still waiting for a beta code.

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The first beta codes have already reached players on PlayStation, Xbox One, and PC. According to Reddit, these codes are being distributed in waves, so do not lose hope if you have not received a code yet.

Find out Beta status before the email

If you do not want to constantly refresh your email inbox to find out your beta status, the following trick seems to work: Log in to your Ubisoft account and click on beta access to check the status of active beta tests on your account. Here is the official Ubisoft account website. During the beta of For Honor, players could also find out beforehand if they were accepted for the beta.

Wildlands Helicopter

This is not a guaranteed method to check your beta access. The “trick” was presented on Reddit. Some users confirmed that they could see there before the email notification that they were selected for the closed beta of Ghost Recon Wildlands. If you qualify for the beta, you can invite three more friends to the testing phase on the official Ghost Recon website.

Did you get lucky and receive a beta code?

All information about the Closed Beta of Ghost Recon Wildlands

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WoW: February ban wave hits German bot Honorbuddy – Blizzard means business

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A new wave of bans has hit WoW users of the German bot Honorbuddy.

Blizzard seems to be taking this seriously now. After winning a court case against the bot manufacturer Bossland, the next strike against bot users is now taking place.

The Zwickau-based company Bossland, which produces the bot, recently changed its “lifetime subscription” for the bot retroactively to a two-year subscription due to high court costs and declining revenues. As a result, many “regular customers” saw their bot expire. Anyone who purchased again afterwards to continue botting has likely been caught by Blizzard’s ban wave on February 1.

A corresponding thread in the bot manufacturer’s forum already has 12 pages. “Customers” are complaining there. It is now clear that the product no longer works. They are demanding their money back.

Bossland has no information yet on what caused the ban wave and wants to conduct “investigations”. For years, they have advertised that the bot is “safe” from detection by Blizzard. “Customers” doubt that this still works.

From the outside, it seems quite clear that Blizzard has targeted the company and its bot.

WoW: German bots are running out of steam – Honorbuddy in crisis

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  1. Bossland Statement zur Bannwelle
  2. buddyforum - Diskussion Bannwelle

PS Plus February 2017: The free games overview

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The free games for February 2017 are known for PS Plus (PlayStation Plus). Which games can be downloaded for free in the PlayStation Store?

This time, there is a top title for the PS4 among the PS Plus games! “LittleBigPlanet 3” will be available for free download. In this third adventure of Sackboy, your creativity is required. Play through the story with your friends and create your own levels to share with the community. Since the game has been out for years, you’ll already find countless levels from other users.

Additionally, the game “Not a Hero” is coming for the PS4. This pixel adventure is a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter. It revolves around a giant purple rabbit who can travel through time and wants to become mayor. In the following video, you can get an impression of the games:

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Thanks to cross-buy titles, more games for the PS4 are available.

List of free PS Plus games for February 2017

Here is the complete game lineup:

  • LittleBigPlanet 3 (PS4)
  • Not a Hero (PS4)
  • Starwhal (PS3, Cross Buy with PS4)
  • Anna: Extended Edition (PS3)
  • Ninja Senki DX (PS Vita, Cross Buy with PS4)
  • TorqueL (PS Vita, Cross Buy with PS4)

These games can be downloaded and installed starting from February 7. Until then, the games from January 2017 are still available for download.

What are the free games for PlayStation Plus?

Once a month, “PS Plus” members receive a delivery of free games that they can download from the PlayStation Store and add to their library. This game lineup is included in the subscription of the online service. PlayStation Plus costs around 50 euros per year.

Every month, online gamers on PS4, PS3, and PS Vita eagerly await which games they will receive from Sony this time. However, the games are often very controversial in the community, as they can never meet the tastes of all players.

Are you satisfied with the “PS Plus” games for February 2017?

Do you have a PlayStation VR and are wondering which games will come out for it in the future? Here you can find the 5 best PSVR games in 2017.

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Titanfall 2: Sales figures below expectations – EA still believes in TF2

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The sales figures for Titanfall 2 are lower than expected, says Electronic Arts.

The CFO of EA, Blake Jorgensen, spoke about the shooter Titanfall 2 at an investors’ conference. It sold fewer copies than expected. However, he did not provide exact numbers.

The head of EA, Andrew Wilson, added that they have a great relationship with TF2 developer Respawn. He believes that Titanfall 2 will continue to sell well due to its high quality. With Titanfall 2, they have one of the best games of the year and one of the best shooters of the current generation. They expect the Titanfall 2 community to keep growing.

He compared Titanfall 2 to Battlefield 4. This shooter also had a slow start but then sold millions.

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EA wants to remain committed to the Titanfall series. Content plans for Titanfall 2 have been forged.

However, it is uncertain whether a Titanfall 3 will be released. EA has not commented on this. Respawn founder Vince Zambella left the question open last year.

Titanfall 2: Live Fire – Lightning-fast game mode coming in free update

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Overwatch: Masterful Pharah with just one hand – Player rocks despite handicap

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Despite physical limitations, a player is really rocking in Overwatch – taking out enemies without pause with just one hand.

Anyone who has played Overwatch or similar shooters in recent years has surely heard their fair share of insults. “Are you only playing with one hand?” is certainly among the most common remarks that come through the voice chat. However, very few people realize that this is actually the reality for some players.

The American Aaron Soetaert was in the Air Force for a long time and served in Iraq. After his return, he was almost killed by a drunk driver. While he survived the accident, he lost nearly his left arm in the process. Only a stump remains. But Soetaert is not impressed by this fate and certainly does not let anyone dictate what can supposedly only be achieved with two hands.

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As Labolover4895, he still secures the skies – although now with the gamepad using the Overwatch hero Pharah. He plays Overwatch on the console and does not need to hide from his teammates. On the contrary: time and again, he proves how he eliminates enemy teams single-handedly, lays ambushes, and is still a friendly, witty, and communicative teammate in voice chat.

On his Youtube channel, there are numerous clips featuring him, where you can admire not only his performance on the gamepad but also his technique in precisely handling the gamepad.

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It’s even more impressive when you realize that Soetaert has only been playing this way for about a year.

Cortyn says: I find it absolutely fantastic and enviable when people do not lose their joy of life despite a hard fate and continue pursuing their passions. Soetaert is a fascinating example before whom one can only bow deeply.

We also have good players in our “Play of the Game” moments of the week.

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Destiny: Will the future of Destiny be decided next week?

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In a week, Activision’s quarterly investor conference will take place. Will we learn more about the future of Destiny?

“Hey, what is happening with Destiny?” This question is currently on the minds of many Guardians. But Bungie still stubbornly refuses to provide solid information. We know that a balance patch will be released in mid-February and a content update is planned for Spring. At some point in 2017, “Destiny 2” will be released. However, these are just vague bits of information that have been served to the Guardians for weeks now. There is not much to work with.

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Next week, this might change. Activision will hold the investor conference for the fourth quarter of 2016. Here, the key stakeholders and investors gather to highlight the highlights of the past year and look ahead to 2017. This event will take place on February 9.

A roadmap for investors and Guardians

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Usually, at this Activision event, the directional pillars are set in place: Investors want to know when to expect the next releases. And since Bungie has so far failed to provide a roadmap, many Guardians are eagerly anticipating this date.

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In 2016, the fourth quarter conference of 2015 took place on February 11, where the “Taken King” expansion was highly praised and information about sales figures and registered users was shared. Among the highlights was the announcement that a large new expansion would appear in 2016 (which turned out to be Rise of Iron) and a complete sequel was expected in 2017.

What can we expect this year?

Next week, we will probably learn whether Destiny 2 is still on track and can maintain the 2017 release. However, one should not expect extensive details about the sequel. At investor conferences, numbers and timelines take precedence.

However, CEOs also like to use this platform to make promising statements about the most important games. Perhaps Activision will provide some comments on the future of Destiny that will get the hype train moving again.

One thing is certain: On Mein-MMO.de, you won’t miss any information.

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FIFA 17: TOTW 20 in FUT – Das Team der Woche vom 1.2. – 8.2.

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 17, the TOTW 20 (Team of the Week 20) is known. These players receive an IF card.

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In this Team of the Week 20, no player has an overall rating above 90. However, two players are very close: Arjen Robben from Bayern Munich receives a strong IF card with 89 overall. Pace, shooting, passing, and dribbling are outstanding! Chiellini also has a card with 89. From a German perspective, Stindl with 84 is also strong in TDW 20:

The Ratings and Player Values of the “Team of the Week” Players – Week 20

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Starting lineup for Team of the Week 20:

  • GK:  Stefano Sorrentino – Chievo Verona (Italy) – Italy
  • CB:  Giorgio Chiellini –  Juventus (Italy) – Italy
  • CB: Loic Perrin – AS Saint-Étienne (France) – France
  • CB: Alvaro – Villareal CF (Spain) – Spain
  • RM: Arjen Robben – Bayern Munich (Germany) – Holland
  • CAM: Joao Mario – Inter (Italy) – Portugal
  • CM: Mateo Kovacic – Real Madrid (Spain) – Croatia
  • CAM: Reyes –  RCD Espanyol (Spain) – Spain
  • CAM: Youri Tielemans – Anderlecht (Belgium) – Belgium
  • ST: Lars Stindl – Borussia M’gladbach (Germany) – Germany
  • ST: Bafetimbi Gomis – Olympique de Marseille (France) – France
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Substitutes in TOTW 20:

  • GK: Gillet Jean-Francois –  Standard Liege (Belgium) – Belgium
  • CB: Makoto Hasebe – Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) – Japan
  • CAM: Wesley Sneijder – Galatasaray (Turkey) – Holland
  • RM: Naby Keita – RB Leipzig (Germany) – Guinea
  • RF: Florian Thauvin – Olympique de Marseille (France) – France
  • ST: Sergi Enrich – SD Eibar (Spain) – Spain
  • ST: Luis Muriel – Sampdoria (Italy) – Colombia
  • ST: Samuel Eto’o – Antalyaspor (Turkey) – Cameroon
  • RM: Guray Vural – Kayserispor (Turkey) – Turkey
  • ST: Yuya Osako – 1. FC Koln (Germany) – Japan
  • ST: Diego Falcinelli – Crotone (Italy) – Italy
  • ST: Ismael Bangoura – Al Raed (Saudi Arabia) – Guinea

Predictions for Team of the Week 20

These players could come into the Team of the Week (Update: And some of them did):

  • GK: Stefano Sorrentino
  • LB: Alex Sandro
  • CB: Carlos Izquierdoz
  • CB: Alvaro
  • LW: Muniain
  • CAM: Wesley Sneijder
  • CM: Mateo Kovacic
  • RM: Arjen Robben
  • ST: Bafetimbi Gomis
  • ST: Lars Stindl
  • ST: Sergi Enrich

Substitutes:

  • GK: Ali Al Mazaidi
  • RB: Jason McCarthy
  • RM: Niall McGinn 
  • RM: Guray Vural
  • CM: Pierre Lees-Melou
  • ST: Yuya Osako
  • ST: Diego Falcinelli
  • GK: Jean-Francois Gillet
  • RM: Florian Thauvin
  • LM: Bruma
  • ST: Scott Sinclair
  • ST: Luis Muriel
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What is the TOTW?

Every Wednesday, EA Sports reveals the Team of the Week in the “Ultimate Team” mode of their annual football simulation. Just like in FIFA 17. In this, players who performed outstandingly in real football over the past week are rewarded with special cards that have improved attributes.

You can pull the TOTW cards from those sets which may contain Rare (Gold) players within a week. However, the chance is considered low. Additionally, you can buy them on the transfer market if they are offered by other players. However, the prices are usually extremely high.

In our guide collection for FUT 17, we list all past TOTW players.

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GTA 5 Online ist 3 Jahre nach Release ein Hit – Weitere Updates geplant

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In December 2016, more players GTA 5 Online were active than in any other month. Such was the strength of the Christmas month in Los Santos.

Rockstar had the strongest month for GTA 5 Online at the end of last year. Although the game was released back in 2013, December 2016 saw more players using the GTA Online service than ever before. The developers announced record numbers and expressed a huge thank you to the community that has remained loyal to them for many years.

Record numbers for GTA 5 Online in December 2016

Rockstar keeps the online mode of GTA 5 interesting for fans by regularly releasing new free updates and DLCs. Most recently, the Import/Export DLC made its way into the game. This new content allows players with CEO status to trade illegally with cars. Cars are stolen, customized, and then resold for profit.

The Bikers DLC, which was released back in October, was also well received by players. This ensures that there is always something to do in the online mode and various ways to earn money.

The following statistics for December 2016 were announced by Rockstar on their official website:

GTA 5 Online Ruiner 2000

The statistics presented refer to players on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. According to Rockstar, the new special vehicles from the Import/Export DLC were also well received by the community. In particular, the Ruiner 2000 is very popular. The 5 coolest cars from the Import/Export DLC have been showcased here.

New updates planned for 2017

In recent days and weeks, rumors circulated online suggesting that Rockstar would release few to no updates for GTA 5 Online in 2017. The reason for this would be, among other things, that they are focusing on Red Dead Redemption 2 and are no longer concentrating on Grand Theft Auto. Rockstar may be attempting to counter these rumors with the announcement on their official website. It states:

Check back here to stay informed about new updates that are in the works for GTA Online in 2017.

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Details about future updates have not been revealed. A possible roadmap from the GTA forums shows which DLCs could be released by the year 2020.

Why you should start your CEO business in GTA 5 Online right now

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Diablo 3: Patch 2.5.0 brings wardrobe and archaic items

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

On the PTR server of Diablo 3, you can currently try out the new patch 2.5.0, which brings new features to the game.

In patch 2.5.0 for Diablo 3, there will be several changes aimed at improving the game. Among them are features like the Armory or special stash spaces that the D3 community has been looking forward to for some time. Players can use the Armory to save different builds of a character and change them “at the touch of a button.” A special stash space for crafting materials is intended to ease the burden on the loot chests.

Diablo 3 Patch 2.5.0 Patch Notes

In the patch notes, Blizzard shows the preliminary changes of the new patch. These changes are not yet in the final version and may therefore still be modified before being activated on the live servers.

General Changes: Armory and Special Stash Spaces

  • New Feature – Armory in Diablo 3: 
  • With the Armory, you can now save up to five different builds per character.
  • The feature can be found in the towns of each Act.
  • When you save a build, a snapshot of the character is created. This includes the current equipment, socketed gems, active and passive skills, as well as properties from Kanai’s Cube.
  • If you activate a build that is saved in the Armory, the corresponding items and equipment are automatically swapped between the character and the loot chest.
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    New Feature – Stash Spaces for Crafting Materials in Diablo 3:
  • With patch 2.5.0, looted or salvaged crafting materials will be stored in a special stash space.
  • This special stash space can be accessed via the inventory window.

Item Changes in Patch 2.5.0

  • Ancient Items / Primal Ancient Items:
  • Legendary and set items can now be rolled into ancient items through crafting.
  • These items are even rarer than old items and can achieve higher values.
  • The Barber
  • This weapon is now a ceremonial knife and is no longer a dagger. This allows it to deal the same damage as other witch doctor items.
  • The damage bonus from the last explosion has been reinstated.
  • Manald Healing
  • Wizard companions, like the Hydra, will now also trigger the damage aspect of Manald Healing when they attack a target.
  • (This change will appear in a future PTR patch)
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Adventure Mode

  • Bounties in Diablo 3:
  • The bonus act has been removed.
  • Due to this change, you will receive a large horadric chest when you complete five bounties in an act. This chest then contains the same rewards as horadric chests and reward caches.

You can find the complete PTR patch notes on the official Diablo website: Diablo 3 Patch 2.5.0 PTR Patch Notes on the official Diablo website

Gameplay, skills, pets, and weapons from the Necromancer DLC can be found here

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For Honor: Multiplayer maps overview – Each comes with variations

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For Honor launches with 12 multiplayer maps. Each map will have several design variations.

If you fear that 12 PvP maps at launch may quickly become monotonous, Ubisoft will teach you otherwise. They introduce “Map Variations”: each of the maps will have four to six design variations. This means that the weather, time of day, and vegetation can differ.

So you should find around 60 map variations when For Honor launches on February 14th for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Additional maps will subsequently be added in free DLCs.

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An example of the map variations can be seen here:

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By the way: The faction war also affects the appearance of the maps. If the Knights occupy an area, you will find different symbols and crests than if the Samurai hold sway there:

Info about the Maps

Of the twelve maps at launch, Ubisoft has already revealed six. On some of them, you have already fought during the closed beta:

  • Citadel Gate (Knights): A massive fortification built during the Great Empire to protect population centers. It was reclaimed by the Iron Legion based on the rights of their ancestors.
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  • Cathedral (Knights): It is now just a cathedral ruin, which is now a battlefield.
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  • High Watch (Samurai): This fortress is located directly on the cliffs and houses a number of catapults and ballistae. Its strategically advantageous location provides the Samurai with a good overview of wide and open areas. A fortress consists of both an outer fortification, where most of the defensive structures are located, and an inner fortification, where siege weapons are positioned.
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  • Forest (Samurai): This inhospitable forest consists of an endless swamp, from which many warriors have not emerged alive.
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  • River Fort (Vikings): A river fort protects against attacks from the water. They usually originated from fishing villages on riverbanks, transformed into a fortress with catapults. The warriors are highly trained units specializing in sinking ships.
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  • Canyon (Vikings): The Vikings have found ways to inhabit and traverse canyons. There you will also fight battles in For Honor.
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Read information about the For Honor open beta here.

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Overwatch: Korean Casanovas – Mini-sex scandal about eSports players

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There is a storm in a teacup in the Korean eSport scene of Overwatch .

As a football star or musician has their groupies: female fans seeking the closeness of icons. eSports players have something like that too… kind of. At least they would like to.

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As reported by the Korean site Inven, a post from a female Korean fan is causing trouble in the eSport scene. She claimed to have dated a pro gamer from the Overwatch team “Lunatic Hai”. The player Lee Tae Jun, a DPS expert who can be flexibly utilized.

He denied it: There is a clear boundary between him and his fans.

However, photos surfaced showing him with female fans. And he confessed: “Well, okay. I did it.” This was interpreted as a breach of trust between fans and the team.

Another player from his team, Geum “dean” Dong-geun, a strong Reinhardt, has also been caught. Women uploaded pictures showing how he asked them for personal meetings.

Both published letters of apology.

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Online relationships with fans are not appropriate for professional players

They contacted female fans, asking for meetings and pictures. They are sorry. It is behavior that is not appropriate for professional athletes. They apologize to the fans for their behavior. They have learned a lot from this. One also says he has been ashamed of it in the meantime but could not hold back. It will never happen again.

Both Overwatch players have been “benched” by their team. They will not be allowed to participate in the APEX season, which started in January and ends in April. They are also banned from team events for two months.

From an eSports perspective, this is probably not a big loss. As the eSports site dotesports believes, the team can replace both. The Lunatic Hai team has 8 players, two of whom always sit out anyway.

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The loss of the Reinhardt player can be compensated by a strong Winston. And in the DPS position, the team already has a better Overwatch player in reserve. Tough luck in the game, tough luck in love.

Overwatch: “No one picks me!” – The most and least popular heroes

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ESO: Morrowind-Editionen – Preise und Inhalte

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The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind is not just a small DLC, but a full-fledged addon for ESO. This can also be purchased in stores and various editions are available for (pre)order. Learn here which version contains which content and what the fun costs.

The mystery of the ESO addon Morrowind is finally revealed, and as a full-fledged expansion, it includes not only the vast region of Vvardenfell but also a new class called Warden and the new PvP battlegrounds. The Elder Scrolls Morrowind is available as a physical version, as a digital upgrade, and also as a special edition.

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What package would you like?

The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind will be released on June 6 in five versions for all platforms. The following editions can be pre-ordered now or purchased on the release day.

  • Standard Edition: 59.99 euros – This version includes the ESO base game as well as the addon, but not the previous DLCs or an ESO Plus subscription. You can purchase this version both physically and as a digital download.
  • Upgrade Edition: 39.99 euros – Frugal owners of the base game can buy this edition for full access to all Morrowind content.
  • Digital Collector’s Edition: 79.99 euros – This version includes, in addition to the main game and the addon, in-game goodies such as a gray war bear for the Warden, a mount, a mechanical spider pet, a Morag Tong armor set, the traveler’s package, and new emotes. The previous DLCs are not included here.
  • Digital Collector’s Upgrade: 69.99 euros – Those who already have ESO can get the luxury edition of Morrowind with this version and save ten euros.
  • Collector’s Edition: 99.99 euros – The ultimate Morrowind edition includes the addon, the base game, the goodies of the Digital Collector’s Edition, and a few unique physical goodies: Dwemer colossus statue, the diary of the Morag Tong assassin Naryu, a map of Morrowind, and a stylish steel box. The previous DLCs for ESO are not included.
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What do pre-orderers get?

Anyone who pre-orders Morrowind in any form will receive a “Traveler’s Package” at the start of the addon. This includes:

  • Special costume for Warden
  • A Dwemer war dog as a non-combat pet
  • Special treasure maps for the Vvardenfell region
  • A crown box from the new Dwemer edition
  • Scrolls of learning for 50 percent more experience for two hours

Related: Our report on Morrowind from our visit to Zenimax

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Sea of Thieves: Gameplay video with magical graphics – PC alpha on the way

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How ridiculously good Sea of Thieves looks is demonstrated by the developers with a new eight-minute gameplay video.

Release Date February for Sea of Thieves “utopian”

It was actually planned for the pirate online game Sea of Thieves to be released this month for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs. However, so far there has only been a technical alpha for the Xbox version. As Rare has now announced, an alpha for PC will also be released soon.

Therefore, it does not look good for a release in February. The developers have also said themselves that this date is utopian and the online game will be released sometime this year.

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Searching for Treasure

However, to get you in the mood for the pirate adventures, a new eight-minute gameplay video has been released. In this, a crew consisting of four developers sets out during the technical alpha to dig up a treasure on an island.

It is very clear to see how the crew has to work together to get the ship moving and steer it to the designated island. There, the crew also finds the treasure and spontaneously decides to give it to another crew made up of participants in the alpha.

A treasure given away? Never!

But that goes horribly wrong. For the other crew opens fire on the developers and a fierce sea battle ensues, during which the developers still want to give the treasure to the other crew. What is misunderstood as an attempt to board is actually only meant to deposit the treasure chest on the ship.

Rare plans to release more such gameplay videos. A release date for Sea of Thieves has not yet been set. It is also not known when the alpha for PC will begin, but the developers indicate that they are “on the way”.

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Neverwinter: Expansion “The Cloaked Ascendancy” – Release Date

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Perfect World and Cryptic Studios have announced a new adventure module for the MMORPG Neverwinter called “The Cloaked Ascendancy.” The release date is now known.

“The Cloaked Ascendancy” is the expansion that was teased at the end of last year and will lead you back to the city of Neverwinter.

After the adventures from “Storm King’s Thunder,” you wish to honor a fallen friend in Neverwinter. However, Gyrion the Ascendant and other wizards of the Mantle Tower are preparing to seize power in the city. Under the name “Cloaked Ascendancy,” the wizards plan to unleash their great magical power in Neverwinter!

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A new zone in a familiar city

Although you return to Neverwinter, you will encounter a new adventure zone in the River District. There, you will try to uncover the dark plans of the wizards before ultimately attempting to defeat them in battle. The River District was one of the wealthiest areas of the city before the Spellplague, and Lord Neverember wants to restore the area to its former glory. Therefore, you must also secure the riches that still exist in the River District.

Old becomes new – release date of the new expansion known

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“The Cloaked Ascendancy” will also introduce you to a revamped version of the Spellplague Caverns, which you can now complete on the “Master” difficulty level. New monsters and other bosses await you there. In addition to the new adventures, you can also look forward to further powerful artifact weapons.

“The Cloaked Ascendancy” will be released on February 21 for the PC version of the MMORPG Neverwinter. Owners of an Xbox One or Playstation will have to wait a little longer as usual.

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