Titanfall 2: Game mode “Live Fire” in February – More updates planned

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In the upcoming updates for Titanfall 2, there will be the new Live Fire game mode, Prime Titans, and the return of a classic Titanfall map.

A few days ago, the developers of Titanfall 2 introduced a new game mode to players. The fast-paced Live Fire mode is exclusively for pilots and provides quick gameplay with tight pathways on small maps. As Respawn Entertainment now reveals in a blog post on the Titanfall site , this mode will be available for free soon. Additionally, there are other intriguing changes, such as the comeback of a classic Titanfall map.

Live Fire in the next February update!

In February, the next content update will be released, which will be available for all Titanfall 2 players for free. It brings the new Live Fire game mode with two associated maps. In this mode, you play in two teams of 6 against 6 with a maximum round duration of 60 seconds. Within this time, the opposing team must be eliminated or the neutral flag must be taken. The team holding the flag when time runs out wins the round. A crucial point in this mode is the timing of when to grab the flag.

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Live Fire was inspired by speedball matches in paintball. It’s all about constantly attacking and being aggressive, without overthinking each decision. The maps were designed with this idea in mind. “The maps of Live Fire are based on controlled sightlines, chokepoints, and bypass routes. They force confrontation and are combat-oriented.“

More content updates for Titanfall 2 planned

The update with the Live Fire mode marks the beginning of further content updates this year. Work is actively being done to create new content that will be released in the coming months. While no details are revealed yet, a taste is already being offered to the community.

Titanfall 2 Colony map

The update that follows Live Fire will be a “highlight,” according to the blog. In the store, you will be able to purchase cosmetic items and Prime Titans. A major patch with bug fixes, balancing fine-tuning, and new online features awaits you. Additionally, there will be a new weapon, pilot execution, and a classic Titanfall map:

Colony will make its comeback in Titanfall 2, and the designers are already pleased with the current state: “… its new color scheme looks pretty good already. I can’t say more at the moment, but all this and more is coming your way. It’s just a little taste of what we’re preparing.”

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The Titanfall 2 DLC roadmap until March 2017

A Titanfall 2 speedrun that even surprises the developers

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Revelation Online: Mounts trotz Flügel? Warum nicht?

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Revelation Online – the Asia MMORPG from My.com – offers a wide variety of mounts. In addition to horses, mechs, and rhinos, there are also wing sets and even mass transportation methods like flying whales.

“Why do I need a mount in Revelation Online? I can fly!” This question is posed by some players of My.com’s colorful Asia MMO. After all, there is no flight restriction like in WoW in the world of Nuanor and we can fly anywhere with our wings. Are traditional mounts just useless ballast?

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A Heart for Mounts

By no means! For one, you only get your wings starting at level 29 and it takes some time to learn all the skills and talents for flying and aerial combat. However, you get your first horse early in the game for free. Perfect for quickly traveling from A to B. Later, you will receive awesome mounts that can even fly! For example, a cool mech with a jet engine.

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Even more majestic is the big flying whale that can accommodate your entire guild. Especially in open PvP, airdropping into enemy territory via whale should be an impressive way to initiate a PvP battle. By the way, anyone who buys a Deluxe Founder Pack receives a flying cat mount that has room for four more passengers.

Relevant to the topic: Revelation Online – Issues logging into the third beta

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The Division PTS: Normalization – The best should win, not the best gear

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In The Division, normalization occurs in the “Last Stand” mode. This is how it works on the PTS.

Update: We present the final normalization as it occurs in 1.6 here.

Since 27.1, the “Last Stand” mode has been active on the PTS. This is the first standalone PvP mode, where you compete against each other in 8v8 battles.

The Division 1.6 – What’s behind “Normalization”?

According to Massive, normalization occurs in this mode – and only in this mode. The “normal” Dark Zone is not affected. The idea behind normalization is to reduce the importance of character builds in PvP and to highlight the players’ skills. It should not be the best builds, but the best players who win in “Last Stand.”

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Massive is trying to find a balance so that agents with optimized gear still have slight advantages, but agents with average gear also have a chance for victory. How is this supposed to work?

This is how normalization works on the PTS – Phase 2

Currently, the first version of normalization can be tested on the PTS. The developers expect that there will be several changes before the optimal solution for the live game is found. It works like this:

When you enter a “Last Stand” session, your characters will be modified and adjusted to each other.

Armor pieces:

  • All armor pieces will have a gear score of 256.
  • The main attributes (firearms, stamina, and electronics) of all your armor pieces will receive the maximum possible roll.
  • These bonuses will be uniformly scaled: weapon type damage, skill power, and health (hit points).
  • All other bonuses will remain unaffected by normalization.
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Weapons:

  • All weapons will have a gear score of 256.
  • The base damage of each weapon will be at the possible maximum.
  • The unlocked talents depend on the normalized main attributes.
  • The weapon mods will behave as before. These will not be normalized.
  • All other values such as fire rate or reload speed will also remain unaffected.

The armor reduction for all players is identical. In addition, the character talents, gear set bonuses, and weapon set bonuses will work as usual.

Have you already tested “Last Stand” on the PTS? What are your experiences?

All information about “Last Stand” can be found here.

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Riders of Icarus: Swept Away by the Sand – The World Boss and the 40 Raiders

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In Riders of Icarus makes the new desert region unsafe since the latest update due to a new world boss named “Sandstorm”. You can only defeat the beast with at least 39 teammates. If you prefer to go alone, you can try your hand at the also new tower challenge instead.

The current update for the online role-playing game Riders of Icarus brings a special new challenge: The world boss “Sandstorm”. This is a truly gigantic stone creature that, unlike previous world bosses, wanders freely in the desert and does not have its own instance. Therefore, any number of players can face Sandstorm.

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Sandstorm takes you all down!

With less than 40 level 50 players, you shouldn’t even bother showing up at Sandstorm! The colossus has extremely strong AoE effects that can wipe out your raid team if everyone in the raid doesn’t pay attention and plays their role optimally. In thanks for all the effort, there’s epic loot to be found: Sandstorm can drop up to five raid boss chests for you.

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If such a giant spectacle is too much for you, you can try your hand at the new solo dungeon “Ellora’s Spire”. This is a tall tower that presents new challenges for you on each level. Those who fight through quickly will receive particularly useful rewards and will also be immortalized in a leaderboard with their performance. If you prefer to enter regular dungeons, you’ll be pleased with the new cross-server dungeon lobby.

There you can clear dungeons with players from other realms, which should lead to shorter wait times and more fun. Also fun: Until February 8th, you can celebrate the Chinese New Year in Riders of Icarus.

Related to the topic: Rider of Icarus – The Angry Ranger is Coming

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WoW: Attention! Essences of Aman’thul cannot be “collected”

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Leveling up Legendaries in WoW has caused long faces among some players. We will tell you what you need to pay attention to.

With the introduction of Patch 7.1.5 in World of Warcraft, it was possible to upgrade existing legendary items with an item level of 910 to 940. A short quest from Dalaran asks the corresponding players to collect a total of 50 Essences of Aman’thul. These essences can be obtained from the new raid instance “The Nighthold”, but also from the crates of the emissary quest or the weekly reward crate for completing mythic dungeons.

The quest is repeatable. So if you want to upgrade several “old” legendary items to item level 940, you have to complete the quest multiple times and gather 50 essences each time.

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If you want to upgrade old Legendaries, you need to accumulate a lot of essences.

However, there have been cases where players collected 70 or even 80 essences and then turned in the quest. The result: The excess essences also disappear from the inventory! So, if you do not turn in your quest in time – as soon as you have collected 50 essences – you waste valuable materials and thus also time.

Blizzard has commented on this and explained that it is not a bug. In the official forum, Community Manager Ornyx stated, after asking the developers:

“The quest works as intended and all essences above the limit are reset upon completion, as is common for quests.

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It is important to mention that the quest was designed so that you do not need too much time to complete it. Therefore, we do not see a need to adjust the quest.’

If you already head into a fresh Nighthold ID with 48 out of 50 essences, you should ask your raid leader in between if he can quickly turn in the quest in Dalaran to accept it again.

Elsewhere in the Nighthold, there is also stress – professional guilds are blocking each other.

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  2. us.battle.net/forums/

Paragon: New heroine Aurora – “Is it so cold in here or is it me?”

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The MOBA Paragon is coming with an icy new heroine, Aurora.

On January 31, a frosty breeze will sweep through the action MOBA Paragon (PC, PS4). With Aurora, another melee fighter enters the game. Like many ice-themed heroes in games before her, Aurora will focus on crowd control, meaning she will slow down players, freeze them, and incapacitate them.

Aurora’s abilities are showcased in this trailer, which is available in German – yes, Paragon is from Epic Games, a major studio. They can afford such things. They are also behind Gears of War.

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Read more about Paragon and the transition to “More Action, More MOBA” here:

Paragon: MOBA has great player numbers after Action Update and trouble with veterans

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Overwatch PS4 2.04 – What’s in the latest patch?

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With Overwatch , update 2.04 has been released for PS4. What is behind the patch?

Update 2.04 for Overwatch has been live since last night. Many are asking now: What has happened again? They are looking for patch notes. But there are none, even though for some it was quite a significant update. On Twitter, some complain, they had to download over 14GB. For others, it was no problem with 69 MB. That for some it was a “mammoth update” of 14 GB seems to be a Sony issue that has occurred more frequently with patches.

But many Overwatch players would like to know what they downloaded with 2.04.

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No patch notes for Overwatch PS4 2.04

Through the official Twitter account of Overwatch, there is only the information, that minor bug fixes are included in the update. For such minor updates, Blizzard does not always release patch notes.

Overwatch players in the US forum say: Mei’s waist is still as slim as before. They would have recognized it with expert eyes immediately. The problem thus was not solved. However, the D.Va glitch has been eliminated, which turned her into an astronaut on a specific map:

Overwatch: Glitch lets D.Va venture into new galaxies

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Destiny: Astrocyte Verse – Why is the Warlock Helm so sought after?

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In the MMO shooter Destiny, the Astrocyte Verse is one of the most sought-after helmets at the moment. Why is that?

For weeks, one of the most important questions Guardians ask upon Xur’s arrival is: Does the noodle face finally have the Astrocyte Verse? Our reader Yondu Udonta has been diligently using the hashtag #prayforastrozyt under the Xur articles – but so far, Xur has not answered. Many Guardians are waiting in vain for this helmet.

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But why? What makes the Astrocyte Verse special?

How to get the Astrocyte Verse in Destiny

There is no guaranteed source for the Astrocyte Verse. You have to hope that you randomly obtain it from one of these sources:

  • Wrath of the Machine
  • Kingsfall Raid
  • Nightfall Strike
  • Trials of Osiris
  • Xur
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If you decrypt exotic helmet engrams, the Warlock helmet may be included:

What makes the Astrocyte Verse special in Destiny?

This Warlock helmet stands out not only because of its difficult name but also because of its interesting design. Originally, it was planned that your Warlock wearing the Astrocyte Verse would have a shorter cooldown on the blink ability and could cover longer distances with it.

When it came into the game with “Rise of Iron”, however, the unique perk had a different bonus:

  • Survival Assistance: Temporary increase in recovery during the blink.

Additionally, it can come with these perks:

  • Innervation: Bonus grenade energy when picking up orbs.
  • Strengthening: When you pick up orbs, you gain bonus melee energy.
  • Improved: Shields immediately recover after picking up an orb.
  • Infusion: Health is restored when you pick up a Light orb.

In another perk column, these extras can come:

  • Reversal: Increased Super energy when defeating minions of the darkness.
  • From the Ashes: You receive bonus Super energy from grenade hits.
  • Practical: If you defeat minions of the darkness with melee, you gain bonus Super energy.
  • and Mental Shift: You gain bonus Super energy when defeating minions of the darkness with special weapon kills.
  • or Heavy Lifting: Bonus Super energy when you defeat minions of the darkness with heavy weapons.
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Furthermore, Strength and either Intellect or Discipline will always be increased.

The idea behind the unique perk Survival Assistance is that you regenerate faster after executing a blink. PlanetDestiny took a closer look at this perk and tested its usefulness with the Voidwalker focus with maximum recovery.

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The result: The Warlock charges with the helmet just slightly faster. The best effect is achieved when the blink is only used after the recovery process has begun.

Only a benefit arises when you need to “teleport” out of danger and recover quickly. However, the advantage is so marginal that the Exotic slot is hardly worth it. Many Guardians who own the helmet come to the conclusion that the helmet looks incredibly cool, but is not worth the Exotic slot.

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But why is the Astrocyte Verse so coveted? Some of our readers write that the helmet is the last exotic item they are missing. poschey reports that this Warlock helmet somehow seems to be missing for everyone he knows. Because for many Guardians, it just won’t drop. Luck is lacking, and Xur is also stingy with this item. Guardians have been waiting in vain for weeks and months for the Agent of the Nine to finally bring it.

But who knows – perhaps Xur will one day answer the prayers of the Guardians. After all, he eventually brought back the Gjallarhorn after numerous months of prayers.

Do you have the Astrocyte Verse in your possession? What do you think of the helmet?

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ARK: Survival Evolved: PS4 Patch 1.08 – this brings the 700-MB update

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In ARK: Survival Evolved, patch 1.08 for PS4 has released another update online. What’s new?

Since the launch of ARK: Survival Evolved on PS4, there has been a constant stream of updates and fixes. Now, with 1.08, another one has gone live – at over 700 MB, it’s quite substantial. Patches like this do not bring new content but are primarily focused on bug fixes.

With ARK 1.08, the number of “Blue Screens” is expected to decrease significantly. The stability of the game should also be improved by this update.

Previous patches like 1.04 and 1.05 brought new problems, solved them days later, and adjusted things. 1.07 was also solely focused on performance. Not everything is running smoothly in the land of the Dinos at the moment.

The last and the next “content patch” for PS4, Xbox One, and PC will be presented in this article:

ARK: PS4 Update 1.06 – New underwater worlds and Dinos

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WiLD: PS4 exclusive open-world title with stunning graphics is still alive

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A sign of life from WiLD is now here. In the form of a screen.

WiLD was last spotted in 2015, when Michael Ancel, the mind behind Rayman and Beyond Good & Evil, presented his project.

WiLD is a PS4 exclusive title, where the player experiences adventures in a kind of pre-civilizational, mythical world in harmony with animals and nature of that time. It is supposed to be an open-world game with multiplayer functionality.

Aside from some impressive screenshots, little was known about the game until it “disappeared” again.

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Now there is a sign of life. Ancel posted this image on Instagram (above).

There was also a statement that he wants to show pictures more regularly now. Ancel says it is very satisfying to lose oneself in the game. There are so many landscapes and so many situations to discover. Ancel promises not to spoil the plot of the game.

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More info on WiLD:

Open-world game WiLD will offer multiplayer mode

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Final Fantasy XIV: MMORPG kriegt eigene TV-Serie und das vor WoW

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The fantasy MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV is getting a TV series in Japan.

If you hear “MMORPG” and “TV series” in one sentence, you probably first think of World of Warcraft and that Activision is planning a kind of “Game of Thrones in Azeroth”. But it is something quite different.

In Japan, a player of Final Fantasy XIV runs a blog where he writes about his 60-year-old father discovering Final Fantasy XIV for himself. The mutual love for the MMORPG nourishes the bond between father and son.

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The image comes from the Japanese site Model Press.

The TV series now wants to bring the story from the blog to the screen and mix scenes from the real world with images from the game. The TV series is set to be called “Final Fantasy XIV: Daddy of Light”.

In line with this:

Destiny as a TV series? WoW as a cartoon? Activision Blizzard wants to establish a film studio

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Overwatch: Glitch lässt D.Va in neue Galaxien vordringen

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D.Va reaches new heights through a bug in Overwatch – fans of the 3vs3 mode are up in arms.

The latest patch of Overwatch has not only brought the current event “Year of the Rooster” and some balance changes but also implemented several bugs and errors into the game. In addition to the Wasp Waist of Mei, D.Va in particular has to deal with a problem on the map “Ecopoint: Antarctica”.

Numerous players have complained that D.Va behaves strangely in the “3vs3” team deathmatch. Whenever D.Va is forced to leave her mech due to too much damage, she is typically thrown several meters out of it and can then continue fighting in humanoid form – not so on Antarctica. Here, D.Va is teleported directly far, far away, beyond the edge of the map. There, she faces a deep fall, which ultimately leads to her death.

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Blizzard is aware of the error and has already hotfixed the servers yesterday afternoon. By now, the Korean should no longer venture to places that should not be explored either with or without a mech.

Since the last updates, some things in the game’s physics seem to have changed. For instance, Roadhog players keep reporting that the victims of their hooks – when they die at the moment of being caught – fly away with a hefty boost in all directions.

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We have more curious incidents in the “Play of the Game” moments of the week.

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FIFA 17: Year of the Rooster – Gifts, Sets and SBC for the Lunar New Year

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In FIFA 17 FUT, EA Sports celebrates the Year of the Rooster with you. There are gifts, cheap packs, and a SBC for the Lunar New Year.

Since January 27 at 7 PM, the Lunar New Year event has been running in FUT 17. This brings exciting gifts and offers that should convince every FUT player to log in at least once.

Your gift is based on the number of days you have logged into FUT since its launch. The more often you have logged in (console, PC, web app, and companion app), the better the gift. The gift levels are as follows:

  • 1-6 login days: Lunar New Year jersey
  • 7-30 login days: Lunar New Year jersey + Jumbo Premium Gold Pack
  • 31-70 login days: Lunar New Year jersey + Mega Pack
  • 71-110 login days: Lunar New Year jersey + Rare Mega Pack
  • 111+ login days: Lunar New Year jersey + Ultimate Pack
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You have until January 31 at 1 AM to secure your gift.

Coin Discount Sets

For the first time in FUT 17, there are coin price discounts of up to 50% on some of the best sets. At other events, such as Black Friday, there were also lucrative packs, but without discounts. Throughout this “Year of the Rooster” event, new set offers will go live repeatedly, available for a short time.

Year of the Rooster – SBC

A Squad Building Challenge (SBC) for the Year of the Rooster is a must. The rewards are a Rare Gold Pack, 888 coins, and a special jersey.

The requirements are:

  • At least 4 gold players
  • Players from different clubs: Exactly 6
  • Maximum three players from the same league
  • Maximum two players from the same nation
  • At least one team chemistry of 60.
  • There must be six players in the team.
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Here is one possible solution:

Keep in mind that other solutions are also possible.

The best camera settings for FIFA 17, with which you can achieve more victories, can be found here.

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SWTOR: End of Equalization – Equipment Back to Important

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The “Bolster” effect in SWTOR PvP has been changed. Fans are reacting to the change with mixed feelings.

For a long time, the “Bolster” mechanic has been an integral part of the PvP in Star Wars: The Old Republic. It ensures that all players are somewhat on the same level. Character stats are adjusted so that all participants on a battlefield are equipped as if they were wearing items with a level of 250. However, the latest patch 5.1 has changed this. The item level of players in PvP has been reduced to 232, which means a significant loss of character stats.

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However, this change is not a mistake, but a deliberate adjustment by the developers.

The reason for this is that the highest armor currently available in the game has a level of 242. When players generally play at 250 in PvP, there is no incentive for players to want to acquire better gear.

The reactions from fans are quite varied. More and more voices are being raised, arguing that gear should have no impact on PvP at all. Only the skill of individual players should decide the outcome of a battle, not the gear they have farmed. This would once again create barriers in PvP that would deter newcomers and players with less time from even attempting competitive PvP.

Other players welcome the change, as they now have an incentive to acquire better gear for PvP.

For many players, gear remains the primary reason to engage in player-versus-player battles at all.

Patch 5.1 has brought, among other things, 5 new uprisings that hint at a dark fate.

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The Division: Vendor Reset on 28.1. – The Offer This Week

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Today, on January 28th, the big vendor reset takes place in The Division. The vendors have fresh offers.

The 1.6 update will not increase the gear score. This means that all your 256-items will remain the maximum – you do not need to stock up on entirely new inventory. The weapons and armor pieces that you buy and earn now will not lose value.

It is recommended to buy named items now. With the 1.6 update, these will become “Exotics” with unique talents. Two vendors have named weapons available.

Update: In “The Crypt” safehouse, there is a VX-1 Scope with 18% headshot damage, 3% crit chance, and 4% crit damage. Additionally, you can find a powerful LVOA-C Assault Rifle in the “Wolves Den” safehouse.

The offer of the special equipment dealer on January 28th.

This vendor with the most extensive offer is located at the terminal. At score 256, his weapons cost 1248 Phoenix Credits. He has three named guns each week:

  • Liberator (Assault Rifle)
  • Valkyria (Submachine Gun)
  • Historian (Sniper Rifle)
  • X45 (Pistol): 998 PCs – Expert, Resolute
  • Vector .45 (Submachine Gun) – Resolute, Prepared, Malicious
  • LVOA-C (Assault Rifle) – Connoisseur, Malicious, Lethal
  • M870 – Military version (Shotgun) – Resentful, Prepared, Malicious
  • SRS A1 (Sniper) – Balanced, Talented, Capable
  • M60 E4 – Military version (LMG) – Prepared, Demanding, Resentful

The armor pieces:

  • Mask: 1x Highend, Banshee
  • Armor: 1x Highend, Striker, Predator, DeadEYE, D3-FNC
  • Backpack: 1x Highend, Lone Wolf, Recycler
  • Knees: 1x Highend, Tactician, Call of the Watch, Hunter’s Loyalty, AlphaBridge
  • Holster: 1x Highend
  • Gloves: 1x Highend, Nomad, Final Measure, FireCrest

The weapon mods include Quick Release Magazine, Loud Muzzle Brake, Vertical Grip – Olive Green, Target Optic C79 (3.4x). There are also two jackets and Sealed Cases available.

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Special Blueprint Dealer – Inventory

This blueprint dealer is also waiting at the terminal. The following blueprints are available at maximum score:

  • Model 700 (Sniper Rifle): 998 PCs
  • PF45 – First Wave (Pistol): 749 PCs
  • Stamina Mask: 582 PCs
  • Firearms Vest: 665 PCs

The mods are Small Grip – Red, Firearms Equipment Mod, and Performance Equipment Mod.

The vendor of advanced weapons on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

In the security wing of the base, you can visit this vendor. He is the second vendor that offers named weapons. He requires credits. The primary weapons cost 1,669,320 credits at World Tier 5 and Score 256:

  • Pakhan (LMG)
  • Cassidy (Shotgun)
  • Centurion (Pistol)
  • PF45 – Custom Made (Pistol): 1,335,456 Credits – Expert, Destroyer
  • MP7 (Submachine Gun) – Precise, Careful, Responsive
  • FAL Classic (Assault Rifle) – Intense, Resolved, Talented
  • Super 90 (Shotgun) – Careful, Precise, Responsive
  • Surplus SVD (Sniper) – Prepared, Resolved, Disciplined
  • MG5, Infantry Version (LMG) – Demanding, Capable, Competent

The mods are High-Speed Magazine, Large Silencer – Earth Brown, Handstop – Earth Brown, and ACOG Sight (4x) – Bronze.

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The offer of the Dark Zone weapon dealer

The weapon dealer is stationed in DZ03 in the safe room. You can gain access to his 256-weapons starting from rank 30. They cost 416,160 DZ currency.

  • 93R (Pistol): 332,928 DZ – Expert, Talented
  • Converted SMG-9 A2 – Swift, Brutal, Capable
  • P416 G3 – Custom Made (Assault Rifle) – Swift, Capable, Prepared
  • M870 Express (Shotgun) – Stalwart, Resentful, Gifted
  • SOCOM M1A (Sniper Rifle) – Talented, Lethal, Demanding
  • MG5 (LMG) – Swift, Destructive, Precise

What the DZ weapon mod dealer has

The weapon mod dealer is in DZ05 in the safe room. All his items are available from DZ rank 30 and with object level 34. You need Dark Zone currency.

  • Extended Magazine: 21,362 DZ – Magazine Size, Critical Hit Chance, Fire Rate
  • Osprey Silencer .45 – Earth Brown: 24,137 DZ – Precision, Headshot Damage, Stability, Threat Reduction
  • Handstop – Wolf Gray: 24,137 DZ – Reload Speed, Precision, Stability
  • 552 Holosight: 24,137 DZ – Critical Hit Chance, Optimal Range, Precision

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The Division: The inventory of the Dark Zone specialty dealer

This dealer stands patiently in DZ06 in the safe room. She sells items starting from DZ rank 35 at maximum score. They cost 277,440 DZ. Each armor piece has one gear set part available for sale.

  • Mask: Sign of the Predator
  • Armor: D3-FNC
  • Backpack: FireCrest
  • Knees: DeadEYE
  • Holster: Lone Wolf
  • Gloves: FireCrest

Additionally, you can purchase Sealed Dark Zone Cases for 100,000 DZ starting from rank 30.

You can find the effects of all weapon talents here. We present the bonuses and talents of all gear sets since 1.5 here. The locations of all named weapons are available in this article.

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Dark and Light: Gameplay of the MMO – Build Fortresses Wherever You Want

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

In the upcoming MMORPG Dark and Light, you can build fortresses – wherever you want.

Housing is an important part of an MMORPG. Players love to build, furnish, and expand their own homes. In Dark and Light, you can also build houses and even entire fortresses – almost anywhere. However, you should consider carefully where you want to erect your structure, as being in the wilderness surrounded by monsters could lead to problems from constant attacks.

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Resources are important

To build a house or a fortress, you need resources. These include straw, wood, stone, and metal. The higher the quality of the resource, the more stable your building will be. After all, other players can attack and destroy it.

There is also the possibility of mining magical resources that provide magical protection to the building. However, you must first train the necessary skills. Building a house, and especially a fortress, requires a lot of resources and takes quite a while. However, you don’t have to wait too long before you can present something impressive.

With so-called “Preview” materials, you create a model of the structure at a 1:1 scale before the actual construction. Then you gradually place the “real” resources. You can build anywhere the ground is flat enough and as long as you don’t get too close to another player’s building.

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Move into a city and defend it

If you don’t want to live in the wilderness, you can simply buy a house in one of the cities Vardo, Zaharul, or Estel. Each city offers its own architectural style. Those living in a city can contribute to its defense. This includes special magical defense mechanisms. You use workbenches to create appropriate items and magical materials needed for constructing buildings and defensive structures.

The website MMORPG.com was able to play an early version, Pre-Alpha, of the MMORPG Dark and Light and has released gameplay online. Check out the videos to get an impression of Dark and Light. The MMO is expected to be released later this year.

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  1. MMORPG.com

Pokémon GO: New device for playing planned? Smartphone alternative

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

A new device for Pokémon GO that brings more safety for trainers is expected soon.

Those who play Pokémon GO either do so directly on their smartphone or use the Pokémon GO Plus device for assistance. The GO Plus can be worn as a bracelet or a clip and connects to the smartphone. With a simple press of a button, wild Pokémon can be caught without trainers having to look at their smartphone.

This device not only makes playing convenient but also gives the player more safety. They don’t have to look at their phone to use the game but are alerted by a vibration that a wild monster can be caught. This allows them to keep their eyes on their environment.

Pokémon GO is set to become safer

In an interview with Nikkei , the president of The Pokemon Company Tsunekazu Ishihara states that player safety has always been an important factor in developing the game. Because the game is played outside and not indoors, considerations were made that players might become too engrossed in the game and not pay attention to their surroundings.

Openly carrying one’s smartphone brings additional disadvantages. A player who was streaming Pokémon GO was a victim of a robbery during the live broadcast.

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To avoid certain dangers, the Pokémon GO Plus device was developed. The gadget was initially intended to be released in July but was then postponed to September. In the meantime, some trainers have received the GO Plus and are using it to catch Pokémon or collect rewards from PokéStops.

Patch 0.53.2 fixes connection issues with Pokémon GO Plus

In the interview, Tsunekazu Ishihara also mentions that The Pokemon Company is considering, together with Nintendo, developing a new device that makes playing even safer. More specific details on a possible appearance, size, or function of the device are currently unknown.

The end for two more Pokémon GO scanners: PokeAlert and PokéMap have to shut down

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  1. Nikkei
  2. Gamespot

Final Fantasy XIV: 200€ for Collector’s Edition of Stormblood – Content

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

The upcoming addon Stormblood for Final Fantasy XIV is also available as a chunky, fat Collector’s Edition. This costs 200 Euros, but includes, among other things, the archvillain Zenos yae Galvus as a figure.

The large expansion Stormblood for Final Fantasy 14 is set to release on June 20, but you can already pre-order the addon. For €49.95 you can get a digital Special Edition of Stormblood, which includes a Syldra mount, a Bartz minion to raise, and a “Chicken Knife”.

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200 Bucks for the Big Boss

However, those willing to spend €199.99 can look forward to a stylish physical Collector’s Edition that Square Enix is showcasing here. This includes, in addition to the addon and digital items, the following goodies:

  • A fabric map of Eorzea
  • An art book
  • FF-14 logo stickers
  • A special box for packaging
  • A detailed statue of Zenos yae Galvus, the main villain from Stormblood

In particular, the statue of the imperial legate Zenos is a real eye-catcher, but whether that is worth an extra €160 is something everyone must decide for themselves. By the way, those who pre-order Stormblood will receive early access on June 16, as well as a Red Mage to raise and earrings from Ala Mhigo. PS4 players will additionally receive a new theme and an avatar from the PS4 shop.

How to Pre-Order Final Fantasy XIV – Stormblood

Players who just want the game:

How do you see the Collector’s Edition? Is a mere addon worth €200 to you? Or do you say despite the cool Zenos statue “Nope!”? Let us know in the comments!

Relevant to the topic: Final Fantasy 14 – Samurai or Blue Mage in Stormblood?

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  1. GamesSpot
  2. Square Enix

Destiny: Trials of Osiris – The map on January 27th.

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In the MMO shooter Destiny, the Trials of Osiris are taking place today, January 27th. On which map are the Trials happening?

Those who want to win a trip to the Lighthouse are having a hard time these days. The Trials are no longer as well-attended as during the heyday of Destiny. Now only the “sweats” are hanging around there, against whom the average Guardian looks old.

However, this could change within a few weeks. In mid-February, a balance patch will be released, which is supposed to adjust the current meta and bring fresh wind to the Crucible. This might bring more Guardians back to the Trials of Osiris.

The start signal for this week’s Trials will sound today, January 27th, at 6 PM. They will end next Tuesday at the weekly reset. It will be played on the map “Last Exit”. The Crucible map Last Exit is located on Venus and was introduced to Destiny with Rise of Iron.

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What are the Trials of Osiris?

In the Trials, you engage in PvP battles in the “Elimination” mode. You compete against each other in teams of three and try to fill your scorecard with wins. If the opposing team is completely defeated, you win a round. Fallen team members can be revived. Here, not only strong gear matters but also communication among the Guardians is essential. Having a good knowledge of the map is advantageous.

With 5 and 7 wins, there are random rewards from the loot pool of Osiris. Additionally, you should keep an eye on Brother Vance’s bounties for extra rewards. If you are on top form, you can reach Mercury with a “flawless” ticket and loot the chest with the fine loot there.

Good luck in the Trials, Guardians.

Xur is here – with a weapon that belongs in every Guardian’s inventory. Here we present Xur’s offerings and location.

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Overwatch: You can play in 100×105, but you shouldn’t …

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time < 1 minutes

A touch of Minecraft is in the air when playing Overwatch in this unusual resolution.

In games like Overwatch, you usually try to get the most out of the game. The focus is on satisfactory graphics with stable, high FPS rates. Sometimes, you make a compromise between the two factors and have to lower the graphics to achieve higher FPS rates. The video shows how the game looks when the resolution is altered dramatically and played on the lowest settings, as demonstrated by YouTuber MinorVidsPC.

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Resolution Below Minimum

In the video, the resolution is gradually reduced until a resolution of about 100×105 is reached. To achieve this low resolution, MinorVidsPC enabled windowed mode and modified values in the settings file of Overwatch. This allowed him to go below the specified minimum resolution of the game.

In the comments, MinorVidsPC mentions that he plays Overwatch on PC at a resolution of 640×480 to achieve stable FPS.

Overwatch 300x300 resolution

As a test, we entered a resolution of 300×300 in the settings file and got this small window that conveniently fits in the (non-maximized) BattleNet client. Playing like this is a challenge, which looks even more interesting when YouTube upscales the video. If this becomes a trend, we might soon be able to play Overwatch on the Gameboy Color or similar devices.

Anyone wanting to play Overwatch more realistically can even do so with VR equipment. 

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  1. PC Gamer