The Division: Merchant Reset on 14.1. – Offer this week

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In The Division, today, on 14th January, the vendor reset occurs. The sellers come with a fresh inventory on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

On the night from Friday to Saturday, the vendor reset takes place. What is available this week?

The offer of the specialty equipment vendor on 14th January.

This vendor with the widest selection is located in the terminal. At score 256, his weapons cost 1248 Phoenix Credits:

  • Liberator (Assault Rifle)
  • Valkyria (Submachine Gun)
  • Historian (Sniper Rifle)
  • Rhino Special (Pistol): 998 PCs – Expert, Vindictive
  • PP19 (Submachine Gun) – Brutal, Destructive, Accelerating
  • P416 G3 – Custom (Assault Rifle) – Brutal, Prepared, Talented
  • Sawed-off Double-barrel Shotgun – Destructive, Responsive, Bitter
  • M700, Carbon Version (Sniper Rifle) – Talented, Vindictive, Enhanced
  • M60 Classic (LMG) – Talented, Bitter, Capable

The armor pieces:

  • Mask: 1x High-end, Watch’s Call, Final Measure
  • Armor: 1x High-end, Lone Hero
  • Backpack: 1x High-end, Predator, FireCrest, DeadEYE, AlphaBridge
  • Knee Pads: 1x High-end, D3-FNC
  • Holster: 1x High-end, Striker, Tactician, Restorer
  • Gloves: 1x High-end, Nomad, Hunter’s Loyalty, Banshee
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The weapon mods are High-speed magazine, Compensator, PEQ-15 Laser – Green, Reflex sight. Additionally, there are two jackets and Sealed Cases.

Special Blueprint Vendor – Inventory

This blueprint vendor is also waiting in the terminal. The following blueprints have the maximum score:

  • M870 Express (Shotgun): 998 PCs
  • RPK-74 Classic (LMG): 915 PCs
  • Endurance Knee Pads: 499 PCs
  • Firearms Gloves: 499 PCs

The mods are Quick-release magazine, Vertical Grip – Leaf Green, Endurance Equipment Mod, and Electronics Equipment Mod.

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

In the security wing of the base, you can visit this vendor. He asks for credits. The primary weapons cost 1669320 credits each at world rank 5 and score 256:

  • Pakhan (LMG)
  • Cassidy (Shotgun)
  • Centurion (Pistol)
  • M9 – Military Version (Pistol): 1335456 Credits – Expert, Malevolent
  • T821 – Black Market Version (Submachine Gun) – Enduring, Capable, Careful
  • Mk 16 Tactic (Assault Rifle) – Nimble, Careful, Bitter
  • M870 MCS – Custom (Shotgun) – Enduring, Competent, Dominant
  • M1A Classic (Sniper Rifle) – Prepared, Competent, Malevolent
  • RPK-74 E Black Market Version (LMG) – Dominant, Deadly, Capable
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Mods are Heavy Magazine Spring, Rifle Suppressor Omega – Ochre, Vertical Grip, Holographic Sight EXPS3 – Ochre.

The offer of the Dark Zone weapon vendor

The weapon vendor is stationed in DZ03 in the safe zone. You can get his 256 weapons from rank 30. They cost 416160 DZ currency.

  • M9 A1 – Officer Version (Pistol): 332928 DZ currency – Expert, Deadly
  • T821 – Police Version (Submachine Gun) – Brutal, Vindictive, Predator
  • AK-74 – Black Market Version (Assault Rifle) – Deadly, Prepared, Predator
  • Super 90 (Shotgun) – Brutal, Determined, Capable
  • SCAR-H – Military Version (Sniper) – Malevolent, Deadly, Determined
  • RPK-74 Classic (LMG) – Prepared, Bitter, Deadly

What the DZ weapon mod vendor has

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

  • High-speed magazine: 21362 DZ currency – Critical hit chance, Magazine size, Fire rate
  • Rifle Suppressor Omega: 24137 DZ currency – Headshot damage, Stability, Critical hit chance, Reduced threat
  • PEQ-15 Laser – Green: 24137 DZ currency – Precision, Reload speed, Stability
  • Improved Open Sights: 24137 DZ currency – Stability, Critical hit damage, Precision
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The Division: The Inventory of the Dark Zone Specialty Vendor

This vendor stands patiently in DZ06 in the safe zone. She sells items from DZ rank 35 at the maximum score. They cost 277440 DZ currency. A piece of each armor part is sold as part of a Gear Set.

  • Mask: Predator
  • Armor: FireCrest
  • Backpack: Restorer
  • Knee Pads: FireCrest
  • Holster: Striker
  • Gloves: Predator

Additionally, you can buy a Sealed Dark Zone Case for 100000 DZ currency 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.

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Neverwinter Online 2017: Next expansion takes you back to the city

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The action MMORPG Neverwinter (PC, PS4, Xbox One) has outlined its next expansion. This leads back to the city, into the River District.

On PS4 and Xbox One, soon we will go to the Sea of Moving Ice, while on PC we return to the city of Neverwinter. The developers announced this in a dev blog.

The expansion will be presented in more detail in the coming weeks. It will take place in the River District of Neverwinter. Players will go on treasure hunts, secure the harbor, and thereby boost trade. They will deal with crazy illusionists and venture into the revamped Dungeons of the Arcane Pest.

The developers at Cryptic Studios promise insane and epic challenges.

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Expansions are free in Neverwinter. The game is Free2Play.

In October of last year, the last update for the PC version of Neverwinter titled “Sea of Moving Ice” was released. This will soon be available for PS4 and Xbox One as well. The PC version is a little ahead of the consoles.

Neverwinter: Addon “Sea of Moving Ice” takes us to the Sea of Moving Ice

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GTA 5: Self-Driving Cars are Practicing in Los Santos – But Without Violence!

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Autonomous vehicles learn to drive on the streets of GTA 5. However, the AI’s propensity for violence needs to be dialed back first.

The vast map of GTA 5 with its highways and off-road paths is used by many players daily as a racetrack. Whether in special races or in free roam mode, the different regions in Los Santos and Blaine County are well-suited for driving monster trucks, trucks, motorcycles, or supercars. Even driverless cars can learn a lot on the various tracks.

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GTA 5 as a Simulator for the Real World

This project between Universe and DeepDrive demonstrates what driverless cars can learn from virtual situations and how they respond. Universe is a software platform that trains the intelligence of an AI. DeepDrive is an open-source AI agent for self-driving cars.

GTA 5 Online Snow Vehicle

The map of GTA 5 is about one-fifth the size of Los Angeles. Various scenarios repeatedly occur to test the AI for autonomous driving. These scenarios arise from about 250 different vehicles, 14 different weather conditions, 7 types of bicycles, but also from objects at the roadside. 

There are various regions such as mountains, deserts, snowy roads, freeways, or intersections in the city.

Violence Level Needs to Be Reduced

Not all scenarios from GTA 5 are well-suited for training the AI for autonomous vehicles. The mod that allows you to test the project on your PC reduces the propensity for violence of the people in the game. This way, no one calls the military, which ensures that you never again dent someone else’s car.

GTA 5 DeepDrive Universe

Although GTA 5 was originally developed for entertainment, this project shows how versatile the game can be. The vast map with its various terrains may be used for further tests in the future that can help us in the “real world”.

If you want to try out the project yourself, you just need a PC version of GTA 5. All further steps will be explained to you on the blog of Universe. Here is the link to the blog post on openai.com

The five coolest cars from the Import/Export DLC of GTA 5 can be found here.

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Black Desert: New class and region – When will they come to Europe?

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In Black Desert, there are initial hints about when the new class Dark Knight and the fresh region Kamasilve will come to Europe.

Rick Van Beem from Kakao Games spoke about the plans for Black Desert in 2017 in an interview with the US site mmorpg:

  • the ocean expansion Margoria has already been announced for January 25th
  • the new class “Dark Knight” is said to be coming “soon” – this is a warrior who fights with a curved two-handed scimitar and also uses dark magic to enhance her attacks
  • the region Kamasilve is scheduled for “early this year”, this is a new area south of Calpheon populated by elves
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The timeline for Dark Knight and Kamasilve is surprisingly early, even though the exact timings are not yet concrete.

While Margoria already came to Korea for the original version of Black Desert in summer, Dark Knight and Kamasilve only appeared there in December.

An event is also set to take place here in Europe in March – Black Desert celebrates the anniversary of its release.

An interesting piece of information out of the ordinary. Kakao was asked about “Project W,” which Kakao is developing together with the Bluehole Studios, the creators of Tera, in Korea. They do not want to provide more specific details yet. However, it is said that they are very much looking forward to publishing the game.

With Asia-MMOs, it is usually a long guessing game whether they will come to us. With Project W, that has already been clarified, Kakao will be distributing it here. Although, it may still take a while.

Black Desert and TERA are having a baby? Big AAA MMORPG announced!

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WoW Patch 7.1.5: Here are the complete patch notes in English

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Patch 7.1.5 of World of Warcraft is coming soon. The patch notes are already available. They are now also fully available in English.

With the new year, the first patch in World of Warcraft is also coming. Tomorrow, starting from January 11, 2017, the update 7.1.5 will be deployed to the European servers of World of Warcraft. In America, the patch is already live, so we can take a sneak peek at the highlights of the patch notes to look at the biggest changes.

Profession-wise, Inscriptionists can especially rejoice. The strong Vantus Runes, which made boss fights easier, are going to become even more powerful. Instead of granting 1,000 Versatility, they will now provide 1,500 Versatility, while the crafting costs have also been reduced by 50%. In the long term, all raiders should benefit from this, as they will be able to use the runes more frequently.

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New glasses for engineers provide a significant increase in item level.

Engineers can get their own shoulder enchant through a fresh quest. This will give new recipes for engineer glasses, which have a stylish base item level of 880 and should represent a strong upgrade for many players.

There are also a few adjustments for PvP players that one should prepare for. The “dampening” effect in 2v2 arenas now starts right at the beginning of a match, where the healing received continues to decline every few seconds. This will ensure that healer duels become a rarity, as they will lose their effectiveness earlier – this was a struggle for many in the arena.

Summary of the new patch: WoW: Patch 7.1.5 is live and here’s what to expect – class changes in detail, combat guild, and more.

In addition to the already extensive class changes, there is also a comprehensive revision of all legendary items. Many are now stronger or weaker than before, as the overall goal was to make them roughly equivalent. Only the legendaries that are only useful in special situations have mostly been left untouched.

Update January 11, 17:45: The patch notes in English are finally here. The class changes are still not translated into English.

Update November 13, 19:00: The class changes are now also translated into English. Here are the English patch notes.

Did you know that the stealth sound is a bug that still exists in the game today?

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Playing Nintendo Switch online: Paid online service required

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The online service of the Nintendo Switch will launch with an app. Starting in autumn 2017, you will need to pay for the online service.

Nintendo recently announced some details about the Nintendo Switch and introduced its online service. Until now, players could play online for free with both the Wii U and the Nintendo DS.

The Nintendo Switch will now be the first Nintendo platform that requires payment for online play. The service will look similar to that of PlayStation and Xbox.

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Starting in autumn 2017, you will need to pay for the online service

The online service will be free at the launch of the Nintendo Switch and will allow players a trial period until autumn 2017. After that, you will need a subscription to play online, which will incur a cost. The price is not known at this moment.

An app will serve as a communication hub

The Nintendo Switch can connect to the internet via the “Smart Device App”. The app serves directly as a communication hub, allowing players to talk to each other via voice chat. It can also be used as a shared planner to invite other players and organize matches.

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According to Nintendo, most online games will only be available with the paid subscription after the free trial. At launch, there will initially only be two games that do not come with an online mode.

Nintendo entices with free games from the 80s – but there is a catch

Every month with the subscription, it will be possible to download a NES or SNES game . Nintendo promised additional online features for the SNES games. Which features are still unknown. Such exclusive offers are also part of the “PlayStation Plus” and “Xbox Live Gold” services.

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However, you can keep the games on PSPlus and XboxGold after the month, while with Nintendo Switch, you will only be able to continue playing them after the month if you purchase them.

The online service will arrive in Europe later

The online service will initially only be available in the USA, Canada, and Mexico at the launch of the console. The app is expected to come in summer 2017, although it is unclear if this applies worldwide.

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We will have to wait and see how much the Nintendo online service, including the app, will cost and whether any additional features will come.

What do you think of a paid online service for the Switch? Here is our “Nintendo Switch” overview.

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Destiny: Trials of Osiris – The map on January 13th.

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In the MMO shooter Destiny, the Trials of Osiris start today, on January 13th. On which map do the Trials take place?

Next week, the January Iron Banner begins, the big monthly PvP event in Destiny. In advance, you can prepare in the Trials and warm up your PvP weapons. The Trials start this evening at 6 PM and end nine hours before the “Iron Banner” starts on Tuesday.

However, the Trials of Osiris are a completely different challenge: While numerous PvP enthusiasts dare to enter the Iron Banner and come out with plenty of good loot, only the best of the best succeed in the Trials. Only with a full scorecard will you receive a trip to the Lighthouse, where the chest with the delicious loot awaits.

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This week, you are playing the Trials of Osiris on the map Floating Gardens.

What are the Trials of Osiris?

In the Trials, you engage in exciting PvP battles in the “Elimination” mode. You compete in teams of three and try to fill your scorecard with victories. When the opposing team is completely defeated, you win a round. Fallen team members can be revived. Here, it’s not just about strong gear, but also about communication among the Guardians. A good knowledge of the map is advantageous.

At 5 and 7 victories, you receive random rewards from Osiris’s inventory. Additionally, you should keep an eye on Brother Vance’s bounties for extra bonuses. If you’re in top form, you can earn a “flawless” ticket to the Mercury and loot the chest with the fine loot there.

Good luck in the Trials, Guardians.

The Agent of the Nine is here! Xur will be adjusted next week with an update. In his last appearances, he had adventurous offers. What Xur has this week, you can read here.

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Overwatch: Fight against hackers – over 10,000 players banned

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In the fight against hackers in Overwatch , Blizzard Korea has now banned many accounts using aimbots and “nuking”.

Blizzard Korea has now disclosed the ban numbers from recent weeks and months. Overall, more than 10,000 accounts have been denied access to Overwatch. During the last ban wave alone, almost 8,000 accounts were banned for using forbidden third-party software of the game.

Complaints have been heard

Korean players often complained on forums or Reddit about the mass of cheaters. A few days ago, Reddit user BuOngE, stated that he would stop playing Overwatch. The reason for this is the many aimbot users who are not banned. He says that these players are regularly seen in ranked games. Because they are not punished, they exploit cheats in the game.

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In South Korea, there is even a law that the creation and distribution of programs is illegal if they violate the game’s terms of service. Nevertheless, the many hackers have not been brought under control.

Nuking refers to a specific type of DDoS attack. The problem with nuking is that if a player in an internet cafe is affected, the attack spreads to the entire internet cafe. As a result, all players connected to the affected IP experience lags or disconnects.

If an opponent team plays together in an internet cafe, the whole team can be removed from the game with Nuking. This gives hackers advantages and quick victories in Overwatch.

In the meantime, Blizzard has apparently found a solution to at least detect a portion of the aimbot software. How effective the cheat detection is will probably be seen in the coming weeks or months when more accounts are banned.

Why is cheating in Korea so easy?

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The Division: Tommy Gun – How good is the named SMG from 1.5?

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In The Division we examine the named submachine gun Tommy Gun. This has been in the game since 1.5.

The 1.5 update introduced four new named weapons in The Division, including two submachine guns: The Tommy Gun and the Thompson M1928. Both SMGs come with the same fixed talent and they look quite similar. However, the Tommy Gun is the significantly better weapon. Why is that?

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Tommy Gun

How to get the Tommy Gun – Location

The new named weapons from 1.5 are not easy to obtain: You need a lot of luck for them to drop. While you can grab the Thompson from Underground containers, you have to venture into the Dark Zone for the Tommy Gun. This can come from DZ supply drops.

Possible sources are also survival crates and the mission performance containers, which you earn with experience points.

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Thompson

Differences between Tommy Gun and Thompson M1928

Both SMGs come with two random talents and the fixed talent Carefree: This increases hip fire damage by 11%. The optimal range of the submachine guns is identical and the reload speed is similar.

There are significant differences in base damage, rate of fire, and magazine size. The Thompson deals more damage per shot, but the Tommy Gun has significant advantages in fire rate and magazine size:

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The weapons can hardly be upgraded with mods. The Tommy Gun has only one slot for a magazine mod. Since both SMGs are quite unstable, it’s frustrating that no mods can counteract this disadvantage.

In a graphic displaying the damage over time of SMGs, it is clear: The Tommy Gun is the better weapon. It deals more damage per magazine:

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Is the Tommy Gun worth it in PvE and PvP?

The talent Carefree favors an offensive close combat style. At greater distances, hip fire is hardly useful, as the bullets of the Tommy Gun erratically fly around. However, if you engage opponents up close, it also means high risk.

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However: Even blind fire – meaning shooting from cover without shouldering the weapon – counts as “hip fire,” activating the talent. If you are in cover and an enemy approaches, the talent becomes practical.

Nevertheless, you don’t want to run straight into enemies in most PvE situations just to be able to take them out with hip fire. The usefulness of Carefree is therefore quite limited. In PvP, on the other hand, you often find yourself in scenarios where you are fighting against other agents at close range.

Interesting combinations for the Tommy Gun are the outstanding AlphaBridge set to gain additional talents on the weapon, or this powerful D3-FNC build. This set allows you to wield an SMG with the ballistic shield. And with the shield, you can get close to the enemies!

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Conclusion: In some situations, the Tommy Gun can shine, but it is by no means a top-tier weapon.

Once, SMGs were the dominant weapon class: Almost every agent ran around with an AUG or a Vector before 1.4. Currently, SMGs are hardly worth it, which we discuss in the linked article. But who knows, maybe the 1.6 update will improve submachine guns again.

Do you have the Tommy Gun in your possession? What do you think of it?

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FIFA 17: Ibrahimovic as PL Player of the Month – Solution of the Squad-Building Challenge

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In FIFA 17, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the Player of the Month (PotM) of the Premier League in December. A new Squad Building Challenge is live.

Once a month, EA Sports announces the Player of the Month. This award goes to a player from the Premier League who has recently delivered strong performances on the pitch. The last title was awarded to Diego Costa, this time Ibrahimovic has been recognized.

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As a reward, you will receive this special card with increased stats:

This is how the Ibrahimovic Challenge works

You will receive this untradeable player card by mastering a group SBC. Only after completing all four SBCs, you will gain ownership of “Ibra”. The first SBC is called Team Zlatan.

Team Zlatan

As a single reward, you will get a Jumbo Rare Players Pack.

Requirements:

  • Sweden: Exactly one player
  • Manchester United: Exactly 1 player.

Solution: It has to be a card of Ibrahimovic.

Zlatan’s Country

As a reward, you will receive a Premium Gold Pack.

Requirements:

  • Sweden: Exactly 11 players
  • Team Overall Rating: Min. 77
  • Team Chemistry: Exactly 100
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A possible solution (note that others are possible as well):

  • ST: Berg
  • ST: Guidetti
  • LM: Forsberg
  • ZM: Wernbloom
  • ZM: Elm
  • RM: Hamad
  • LV: Olsson
  • IV: Lindelöf
  • IV: Jansson
  • RV: Lustig
  • TW: Olsen

Zlatan’s Career

As a reward, you will receive a Rare Gold Pack.

The requirement:

  • Malmö FF + Ajax Amsterdam: At least 1 player
  • Juventus Turin: At least 1 player
  • Inter Milan: At least 1 player
  • Team of the Week: At least 2 players
  • Team Overall Rating: At least 82
  • Team Chemistry: At least 85
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A solution:

  • ST: Dost
  • LM: Cervi
  • ZM: Klaassen
  • ZM: Strootman
  • RM: Berardi
  • ZDM: Van Ginkel
  • LV: Ansaldi
  • IV: De Vrij
  • IV: Berzagli
  • LV: Piccini
  • TW: Reina

Zlatan’s Career II

The reward is a Jumbo Premium Gold Pack.

Requirements:

  • FC Barcelona: Min. 1 player
  • AC Milan: Min. 1 player
  • PSG: Min. 1 player
  • Manchester United: Min. 1 player
  • Team Overall Rating: Min. 84
  • Team Chemistry: Min. 80.
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A possible solution:

  • ST: Bacca
  • LF: Mertens
  • RF: Mario
  • ZM: Rooney
  • ZM: Gomes
  • ZM: Moutinho
  • LV: Shaw
  • IV: Cahill
  • IV: Fonte
  • RV: Aurier
  • TW: Valdes

In our guide collection for FUT 17, you will find many tips and tricks for your Ultimate Team.

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Conan Exiles: Fressen oder gefressen werden – Spinnen und Drachen

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The survival RPG Conan: Exiles is full of dangers. These include the creatures that make your life difficult. The developers of Conan Exiles have presented the dangers in a Dev Blog.

During your travels through the Exiled Lands, you will not only encounter peaceful animals. The area is crawling with dark creatures that want to get you. Since you start without weapons, it means you should first avoid the larger monsters to kill the smaller critters. This way, you will not only get food but also resources to craft weapons and armor. With that, you will then dare to confront the more dangerous creatures.

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Exploding Enemies

Not only do you have hunger in the game, but also the crocodiles lurking by the riverbanks. Even demons and humans corrupted by corruption need food – and that’s where you come in. So proceed with caution, because some monsters have a literally explosive temperament. They will chase you and then explode near you. You can eat the meat of killed demons, but it is not very nutritious. Therefore, you should look for gazelles and antelopes in the steppes. However, hyenas often stalk around them in packs, not handing over their prey without a fight.

Further inland, you will encounter rhinoceroses and ostriches. These are generally peaceful but will defend themselves when attacked, which can be particularly dangerous with the strong rhinoceroses. Together with other players, you have a better chance of hunting the animals. The further north you travel in the Exiled Lands, the more dangerous the creatures become. Huge spiders and scorpions will attack you immediately, but they are also a source of valuable resources and the important wound secretions. In the sand lurk giant locusts that are extremely toxic but also provide the basis for self-made poisons.

Undead in the Nameless City

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In the center of the desert, you can finally explore the ruins of the Nameless City. This was destroyed ages ago by powerful wizards. Here lurk undead, giant bats, stone-forged melt beasts, and rumored even a dragon. However, the Nameless City also holds valuable treasures. You choose when and how to venture into the depths of the Exiled Lands in the RPG Conan: Exiles.

More articles about Conan Exiles:

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Conan Exiles: Barbarians like to build, but prefer to destroy

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WoW Fishing Lingo: Player claims to have fished Legendary – it was just fake

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A screenshot with legendary loot at WoW caused a lot of commotion. Blizzard states that the image is a fake or the loot is bugged.

Legendary items in World of Warcraft are currently an important topic. Recently, it became known that even Blingtron 6000 can provide you with legendary items. This additional chance for legendaries was not well-received by all players. E

some players questioned whether these items should even still be called “legendary” when there are more and more ways to obtain them. An even greater outcry was caused by a screenshot that supposedly proves that you can even fish legendary items.

Legendaries from the water: Bug or fake?

When it became known that legendary items can also drop from Blingtron 6000, the WoW community on Reddit took notice. A new thread quickly garnered a lot of attention. This thread shows a screenshot in World of Warcraft from player Kristiansund. This player wants to highlight with the screenshot that he received the legendary trinket Archimonde’s Hatred Reborn as loot while fishing.

World of Warcraft Screenshot Fishing Legendary

While many news sites jumped directly on this find, there was more skepticism about this information on Reddit. Would Blizzard really go so far as to throw legendary items into the water so that players with fishing skill 2 have a chance to pull something so valuable out of the water?

Reddit user andwithdot took a close look at the screenshot. He noticed details that seemed contradictory.

World of Warcraft Evidence

It stated in the WoW Armory that the character Kristiansund found the item 18 hours before posting the screenshot. However, the in-game calendar shows January 12, which could only have been about 6 hours prior to the Reddit post.

Furthermore, andwithdot found in the WoW Armory that Kristiansund received the legendary Archimonde’s Hatred Reborn before defeating Cenarius. However, the quest log (right in the image) shows the Cenarius quest as already completed. After this detective work and help from Blizzard, the story could be clarified.

The Confession

World of Warcraft Bluepost Legendary Fake

To confirm that this is a deliberate feature by Blizzard, an inquiry was made in the official WoW forum. In a blue post, community manager Aerythlea stated that Blizzard also believes the screenshot to be a fake. It was clarified that fish schools do not have legendaries as loot. Therefore, according to Blizzard, the loot in the screenshot must be a fake or a bug in the system.

Shortly thereafter, Kristiansund also spoke on this topic in the forum. He writes that this screenshot is indeed a fake. With the image, he wanted to prove something to a friend.

He did not expect this fake to cause such a stir. He also hopes that no other player spent hours fishing due to the image trying to find a legendary.

So it was fisherman’s tales: You cannot fish a legendary in WoW.

Blizzard against bots – Who wins in the game: Good against evil?

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FIFA kommt auf den Nintendo Switch, mit besonderen Features

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EA is working on a FIFA game for the new console Nintendo Switch.

On March 3, Nintendo’s new console hybrid hits the shelves: Nintendo Switch. This device can be used as a home console and as a handheld. Mobility and the social aspect are in the foreground.

The exciting question remains: Which games will be released this year for the Switch, and can they convince the customers? EA provides an answer to the former question.

FIFA on the go

At the press conference for the Nintendo Switch, EA’s Patrick Söderland announced that a FIFA title for the Switch is in development. This game is expected to be released later this year. An official name for FIFA on the Switch has not yet been announced.

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It is still unknown whether FIFA 17 will receive Switch support, whether it is a standalone Switch game, or whether FIFA 18 represents the announced game.

Due to the special features of the Switch and the online service, it will be possible to play this FIFA online on the go. According to Söderland, it will be the most social and authentic sports game ever on Nintendo. It is meant to deliver an experience tailored to the Switch. The social features will be utilized.

More information will follow throughout the year.

By the way, since FIFA 15, there have been no FIFA games on a Nintendo console. EA Sports essentially boycotted the Wii U and refused to produce for this console. Now, EA and Nintendo apparently found each other again.

Detailed information about the Nintendo Switch can be found here.

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Destiny: Bad Karma in Year 3 – Is it worth buying?

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In Destiny, we take a look at the exotic pulse rifle Bad Juju. Is it useful in Year 3?

At the beginning of Year 1, the pulse rifle Bad Juju was regarded as too weak. Players used Suros Regime or Hawkmoon, but hardly anyone occupied the valuable Exotic slot with Bad Juju. Over the months, the weapon was patched repeatedly until it became an excellent weapon in PvP.

Bad Juju - Destiny

Even in Year 3, pulse rifles are often seen in the Crucible – but others than Bad Juju. How does Bad Juju fit into the current meta?

How to Obtain Bad Juju

In Year 1, there was a quest specifically for the weapon: “Toland’s Legacy.” In the current third year of Destiny, you have to earn Bad Juju in different ways:

  • Wrath of the Machine
  • Kings Fall Raid
  • Nightfall Strike
  • Trials of Osiris
  • Xur: The Agent of the Nine brings Bad Juju this weekend for Strange Coins.

What Bad Juju Offers in Destiny

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Bad Juju is a rapid-fire pulse rifle. Not quite as fast as, for example, the Grasp of Malok, but just one step above. The Outbreak Prime is, by the way, another exotic pulse rifle that belongs to the same archetype as Bad Juju. “Bad Juju” has good stability, but lacks range, aim assist (60), reload speed, and magazine size. Compared to the “Year 1” version, stability has been increased by four points:

The Exotic comes with three fixed perks:

  • Cursed Follower: The weapon reloads immediately after each kill and temporarily does more damage. Kills charge the Super.
  • Fully Automatic: You can fire the weapon in fully automatic mode.
  • Hip Fire: Additional precision when firing from the hip.

You have the choice between:

  • Perfect Balance: Recoil is extremely low.
  • Armor-Piercing Rounds: Bullets penetrate targets, slowing handling down.
  • Sentinel: Increased range and precision, reduced ammunition capacity.

With Soft Ballistics, Smooth Ballistics, and Drift Control, you can influence impact, recoil, and range.

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The idea behind Bad Juju is to keep the enemies under constant fire while quickly reaching your Super.

What is Bad Juju Worth in PvE and PvP?

Bad Juju is not as strong as it used to be in its prime, but it is still a good choice.

In PvE, Cursed Follower is a great perk: this allows you to quickly eliminate hordes of enemies, and thanks to fully automatic mode, you can keep your finger relaxed on the trigger. The problem is, however, that there are strong alternatives for the Exotic slot. If you don’t yet own Bad Juju, you should definitely give this weapon a try. Xur currently has it available.

In PvP, rapid-fire pulse rifles like the Grasp of Malok or The Clever Dragon are top picks. Bad Juju cannot compete. While you can also achieve good kills with it, you should rather take one of those primary weapons.

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By the way: Since the event “Festival of the Lost,” Bad Juju has two ornaments. Dragon Curse and Hoodoo:

Are you using Bad Juju?

In this article, you will find the 12 best legendary primary weapons for PvP.

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Elite Dangerous: Update 2.2.03 changes the power dynamics in Powerplay

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Frontier Developments has released a new update 2.2.03 for the space online game Elite: Dangerous on PC and Xbox One, which brings a lot of changes, including to Powerplay.

In addition to numerous adjustments to balancing and other game elements, the developers have also focused on Powerplay this time. This is a faction system in which a constant power struggle between the parties takes place for control of the galaxy. You choose a faction, called Power in the game, and ensure that it gains as much power as possible.

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Adjustments to Powerplay and more

The adjustments that have now been introduced for Powerplay with the current update include, among other things, pirates who must now also belong to a faction. Mergers are also now possible. A list of all changes and adjustments – not just in Powerplay – can be found on the official website of Elite: Dangerous. However, it is a very extensive list!

Shield Boosters Stay

Elite Dangerous Artifact

Regarding the controversial feature of shield stacking and changes to armor, the developers explain that this has been a test from the beginning. Since the majority of the community has reacted positively, they want to keep the feature and further develop and adjust it in the future.

Meanwhile, players are searching for the mysterious aliens that occasionally appear in the galaxy, pulling players out of hyperspace and scanning ships. There is wild speculation about what might be planned for these aliens in the online game Elite: Dangerous in the future.

Further articles on Elite Dangerous:

Elite Dangerous: The aliens are here!

Elite Dangerous: Space Station “Fisher’s Rest” in honor of “Princess Leia”

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WoW: Addon „Pawn“ sagt Euch, welches Item Ihr braucht

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Is the item an upgrade for the character in WoW or not? A small addon saves a lot of work.

Anyone who wants to achieve more in Azeroth than just completing a few heroic or mythic dungeons will sooner or later be confronted by their raid leader with the task of taking care of their character more. So, one cannot avoid reading some guides about their class to find out which items are the best and which attributes suit their specialization the best.

WoW Pawn Addon Compare Items

Wouldn’t it be a dream if World of Warcraft directly displayed for each item whether and how much a specific item is better compared to the current equipment? With a small addon, that is exactly possible.

WoW: The addon Pawn helps you to optimize your character

The interface modification “Pawn” (here’s the link for download at Curse) is a powerful tool that takes on a significant part of the work by itself. If you don’t want to deal with details, you can simply install the addon, and the benefits will be immediately visible in the game. Whenever an item drops, a small arrow will indicate on the icon and in the tooltip whether the item is an upgrade – and if so, how good it is.

WoW Pawn Addon Stats Shadow Priest

Pawn has its own weighting of different attributes and also takes sockets and tertiary attributes (like life steal) into account. If desired, one can look in the Pawn menu (just type “/pawn” in the chat) to see which values are most significant for their specialization. In the following example, for the Shadow Priest:

Higher numbers mean a higher weighting. In the example of the Shadow Priest, the order for the secondary attributes would be Crit > Haste > Mastery > Versatility. Generally, you can leave it be – Pawn automatically calculates these values for each item.

If desired, you can make further modifications in the settings or even change the weighting of individual attributes completely. It can also be worthwhile to check what would be an upgrade for all specializations at once – so you always keep an eye on the off-spec.

The addon is based on the database of AskMrRobot. If you want to dive even deeper into the subject, you can browse the corresponding website for more detailed simulations and values.

If you want more item upgrades, you should keep an eye out for Blingtron 6000 – he now distributes Legendaries.

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Nintendo Switch: Infos in der Übersicht – Deutscher Preis, technische Details und Spiele

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Nintendo presented the Nintendo Switch last night and provided information about the price, release, and hardware of the console. Here is an overview.

Nintendo introduced the Nintendo Switch during a live stream yesterday. This is a hybrid console and the seventh major console from Nintendo. Some information about the hardware – but not all – has been revealed.

Release Date and German Price of the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch – Features of the Console

The Switch is a console hybrid. You will be able to carry it like a Nintendo DS, but also use it like a home console with the Switch dock on the TV.

The package includes the console with screen, two Joy-Controllers, the holder for the controllers, a docking station, a power adapter for charging via USB-C, and an HDMI cable.

This is what the Nintendo Switch includes

The console is available in versions with gray Joy-Con controllers or with red-blue coloring.

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It is possible to remove the Switch from the docking station at any time while the game continues to run in handheld mode.

The effect can be well observed in this “Nintendo Switch” trailer. Here, players are shown casually “switching” between games on the TV and handheld.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5uik5fgIaI&feature=youtu.be

Nintendo Switch – Hardware

Here you can find an overview of the hardware of the Nintendo Switch with the technical details.

The Screen

In handheld mode, you have a screen (6.2 inches) with a video quality of 720p. Additionally, the handheld Switch has a touchscreen.

The resolution at the dock is Full-HD (1,920 x 1,080).

Battery Life

The Switch is said to have a battery life of up to 6 hours, but may vary depending on software and usage conditions. “Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” is reportedly playable for 3 hours according to Nintendo. You can charge the handheld Switch while playing with an existing AC adapter.

Storage Capacity

The Nintendo Switch will have a storage capacity of 32GB (internal storage) and can be expanded with a MicroSDXC card.

The Controllers – Prices

The Nintendo Switch comes with detachable Joy-Controllers. Additionally, there is the Pro Controller. The small Joy-Controllers can be removed from the side of the handheld.

  • Pro Controller: 69.99 Dollars
  • (Two-Set) Joy-Con: 79.99 Dollars
  • (Single) Joy-Con: 49.99 Dollars
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The European prices are not yet known.

The Joy-Con in Detail

The right Joy-Con has an AR camera and an NFC reader/writer that can read Amiibo data. The left Joy-Con has a capture button, comparable to the share button of the PS4. With it, you can take screenshots and videos. Both Joy-Cons have a vibrating function, the HD Rumble.

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More Technical Details of the Nintendo Switch

• Handheld Connections: USB Type C (for charging), Headphones (jack)
• Dock: 5.1 Surround Sound
• Region Lock: none
• Local Multiplayer: Up to 8 systems
• Wi-Fi: 802.11AC

Mario Kart and Co – These Games are Available for the Nintendo Switch

The major release title for the Nintendo Switch will be “Legend of Zelda – Breath of the Wild” and will be released alongside the console on March 3. But other Nintendo classics like Mario Kart and the popular online game Splatoon are also on the list. These are the currently known 13 exclusive games for the Nintendo Switch.

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  • BlazBlue
  • Fire Emblem Warriors
  • 1, 2 Switch
  • Seasons of Heaven
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  • Super Bomberman R
  • Super Mario Odyssey
  • Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 2
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As an MMO site, we ask ourselves: Are MMOs feasible and sensible on the Nintendo Switch?  

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My MMO asks: What do you wish for The Division for year 2?

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MMO shooter The Division is entering its challenging second year. We ask: What do you wish and expect from the shooter?

Last March, The Division was released, an MMO shooter set in the disillusioned world of Tom Clancy. Since then, a lot of blood has flowed down the streets of New York. The shooter faced rough waters but seems to have made it through the worst.

With 1.6 and the DLC “Last Stand”, Year 1 for The Division will soon come to an end. In the coming weeks, the PvP will be changed once again.

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But we are looking a bit further ahead: Year 2 is already on the agenda. At least there are hints that it won’t end after Year 1. How Massive and Ubisoft plan to shape Year 2 is still unknown.

Competitor Destiny only truly shone in Year 2 with the major expansion “The Taken King” and became the game many had hoped for. Perhaps The Division will also experience a surge in its tricky second year? What do you think does The Division need for that?

Maybe collect champion points like in The Elder Scrolls Online?

Schuhmann says: I wish for more story and story missions – I would also welcome an expansion of the map. Fresh weapons and armor – that too, of course.

“More content!” is always right and important in any MMO.

Other than that, I think The Division, as it is now, is already a lot of fun and works well. The question is, what do you do when you reach the end of the item progression and can no longer look forward to new, better items every day? It becomes a bit dull.

Perhaps an “alternative progression” could be introduced, as The Elder Scrolls Online did with champion points, to allow players to make progress with their agents and better tailor them to their playstyle.

I am not a fan of proper raids in The Division. The game’s concept and character design would need to change radically for them to work properly. Raids require the Holy Trinity of tank, healer, and DPS – or no possibility of tanking and healing like in Destiny, which would require different game mechanics.

The Holy Trinity is so rudimentary in The Division that raid design would likely be quite challenging. I doubt that raiding would be fun.

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A major new story for The Division

Perhaps a major story expansion like Destiny is just what The Division needs right now. In the first year, the story about the rogue agents and the desperate situation of the besieged city opened up options that now feel a bit told out. The problem is, Year 1 was about averting the catastrophe, and that seemed to have worked. The peak was reached with the death of Bliss, the last of the major faction leaders. What else is there to come?

Now perhaps a new threat needs to be established that feels cohesive and lasts a bit longer. The sprinkled DLCs have thus far felt rather piecemeal.

What ideas do you have for the second year of The Division?

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Nintendo Switch Games: Are MMOs conceivable – and meaningful?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

This morning, Nintendo announced the price, launch date, and a game lineup for the upcoming console Switch. While no MMOs were announced yet, could that even be conceivable?

The Nintendo Switch is an interesting console. A handheld that can also function as a regular home console when docked. Players are flexible, can remove the device from the dock, and continue playing on the go. We have already speculated about, whether there could also be MMORPGs on the Switch and today we delve a bit more into this thought.

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The performance would allow MMORPGs

The Switch has enough power to run modern games. For example, Bethesda will release The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim for the device. So why not also MMOs?

Many MMOs do not feature AAA graphics for performance reasons – and to reach more players. The Switch could theoretically handle this. A problem arises with the controls and communication with other players. Text chat is still widespread today alongside voice chat via a headset. Voice chat wouldn’t be a problem on the Switch, but typing messages is more difficult with a controller.

The touchpad could help here. A keyboard could be displayed on it, and you can simply type what you want to say. This touchscreen would generally simplify the control of an MMO with many icons, windows, and so on. However, only when using the device as a handheld. When the Switch is docked, the screen is deactivated, and controlling an MMORPG with the regular controllers becomes challenging again. Challenging, but not impossible, as successful console MMOs like The Elder Scrolls Online, Neverwinter or Star Trek Online demonstrate.

Just play an MMO outside

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Playing an MMO in the garden in nice weather or simply continuing in the bus or train when you have to be on the move is very appealing. Guild meetups in “real life” where everyone plays with their Switch would also be interesting. It would make discussions simpler, meeting up, and having fun together. However, as the battery lasts only 2.5 to 6.5 hours, it might be a bit challenging for raids. It should also be noted that the online features of the Switch will become paid. Therefore, a multiplayer game played over the internet will cost extra, similar to the Xbox Live subscription.

The question is how MMO players will react to the Switch. Would this really be a console where you could envision MMOs? Being able to continue playing an online RPG on the go is certainly very interesting, but would players use this feature often?

What do you think? Would the Switch be a console for you to play an MMORPG? Even on the go?

Nintendo Switch: Overview of information – German price, technical details, and games

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Overwatch PTR Nerf: „D.Va brauchte eine Schwäche“

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The changes to D.Va in Overwatch are not liked by everyone. The developers explain the latest nerfs.

Currently, some changes are being tested on the public test realm (PTR) of Overwatch. The Korean D.Va has been hit particularly hard in her mech. Not only must she endure a slight reduction in damage, but in the future, she will take much more damage than before. The reason for this is that Blizzard has decided to convert 200 armor into 200 health points.

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What sounds like a small issue for many has massive implications in the game. Armor reduces the damage taken by up to 50%, but never more than 5 points per shot. This makes armor particularly effective against weapons with high spread and fast firing rates – such as Reaper’s shotguns or Tracer’s pistols.

Geoff Goodman explained in the official forum what they were thinking with the changes:

“The game is much healthier when heroes have strengths and weaknesses against other heroes. As she [D.Va] previously was, you often heard people asking “What do we do against D.Va?” Most would then try to use Zarya or Roadhog, as both have the potential for high damage and can bypass her defensive matrix, but those were only marginal answers.

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Heroes like Reaper, who are actually good at taking down tanks, were not very effective because of all the armor they had to get through first. With lower armor, she now has several counters and is still able to counter many heroes and abilities in the game itself – especially since we didn’t touch her defensive matrix.”

You can find the complete post by Goodman in our sources.

The upcoming patch also holds massive changes to Roadhog’s hook.

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