The Division: Ups, Spielerzahlen sind doch nicht so toll – Ubisoft gesteht Fehlkommunikation

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In The Division, Ubisoft retracts the statement from last week that player numbers have returned to launch levels.

A few days ago, we reported on a surprising statement from Ubisoft’s Anne Blondel: Player numbers have risen back to launch levels since Update 1.4. She cited that people were so impressed with this comprehensive update and Massive’s dedication and hard work.

But now she is backtracking. Apparently, the active players are not as numerous as at launch in March 2016. Blondel explains:

This was a miscommunication – I intended to say that the numbers for The Division are trending in a positive direction again.

The Division is to follow the pattern of Rainbow Six: Siege

She admits that she should have expressed herself differently to avoid confusion. Ubisoft assumes that it is possible for The Division to follow a similar pattern to Rainbow Six: Siege, which was able to regain player numbers to the level of its launch period.

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In summary, it turns out that things are not going as well as expected for The Division; however, more and more users are dusting off their agent gear. The shared-world shooter is developing in a positive direction since 1.4.

Ttime says: One problem why players are not flocking back to The Division, I still see in the long time exclusivity of paid DLCs. Only a month after Xbox One and PC, the PS4 agents receive the new game content. During this time, they can only watch others play and twiddle their thumbs. By the time the release on Sony’s console comes, all secrets and tricks will have been discovered. Anticipation or curiosity is no longer there.

With “Last Stand”, the last paid DLC of the year-1 content, this time exclusivity will be lifted. This DLC will be released in spring 2017 on all platforms simultaneously. I believe there is a chance that player numbers can return to launch levels – as long as the expansion offers exciting and extensive content.

What do you think?

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Destiny: Safe Spot in the Monstrosity Robbery – How to Successfully Complete the Dusk Strike Solo

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In Destiny we show you a “Cheese Spot” that will allow you to quickly and easily solo the monstrosity heist in the Nightfall strike.

This week you have to take on the Hive monstrosity if you want to earn the loot from the Nightfall strike. This monstrosity was once known as “Phogoth”, but lost its name with “The Rise of Iron”.

How to solo to the final boss

If you are in a fireteam, the monstrosity heist Nightfall is not too big of a challenge. However, if you want to tackle it solo, you should follow these tips.

  • Door Phase: Early in the strike, you will enter a room where the ghost has to open a door. This mechanic is familiar from the Phogoth times. Waves of enemies will spawn that need to be defeated. Only then can the ghost decode the runes and unlock the door. When the aggressive Hive comes, you can stand in the corridor leading to the room. When the Acolytes spawn, there will be a turret inside. Therefore, stand in front of the corridor behind a pillar. Here you will be well protected to handle the enemy waves systematically. Nexxoss Gaming shows you these first safe spots:
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  • Ship Phase: In this strike, you use two ships to reach the boss. This section is new and didn’t exist during the Phogoth fight. However, as soon as you jump on the first ship, two witches will spawn wanting to defeat you. Therefore, the tip is: hop onto the first ship and get off again immediately to deal with the witches from a distance. This makes the ship journey smoother.

“Cheese Spot” and “Safe Spot” in the monstrosity heist

Once you are in the final area where the Hive monstrosity is chained, the safe spot is located far back to the right from the entrance. Here you can snipe the final boss and are protected from most attacks. Sometimes thralls will come around the corner, but they shouldn’t pose much of a problem. On the contrary: they provide the ammunition you need. The safe spot is shown to you by Venero TV:

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Warning: A ship will spawn next to you over time, bringing enemies. Among them will be a knight that you need to watch out for. If he stands still, he can deal damage to you.

This week, alongside Epic, there are also Berserker, Specialist, Juggler, and Chaff active.

We show you a safe spot in the strike “The Wretched Eye” here.

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H1Z1 Just Survive: The world is ending and other small stuff

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In the zombie MMO H1Z1 Just Survive, a wipe is upcoming.

The MMO part of H1Z1 is called “Just Survive” and has fallen behind in recent months. “King of the Kill,” the action version, is supposed to be released soon – though that “soon” has been quite a while now – and is attracting more attention. The whole project seems to have stalled somewhat for a considerable time.

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Nevertheless, with “Just Survive,” Daybreak is pursuing a policy of small steps. A patch has been on the test server for a few days now, which is set to go live soon – it is said to be “this week,” meaning either today or tomorrow. The patch will bring a “wipe,” clearing the server and resetting the world.

The developers say: The patch has addressed some of the larger issues such as base exploits. It should also fix the problem where spears or arrows crash the game.

H1Z1: Unpunctual Zombies – Release Date Falls Through, No Summer Release

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Battlefield 1: Vehicle Skins soon in Battlepacks?

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Are there soon going to be vehicle skins available in Battlepacks besides weapon skins? A screenshot from the Battlefield 1 menu suggests that.

In Battlefield 1, you can change the appearance of your weapons with skins. These skins can be obtained from Battlepacks, which you can either purchase for real money or scrap items, or receive as gifts at the end of a match. The skins you can get from the Battlepacks rotate weekly. The current pack is Revision 6. Perhaps soon there will also be vehicle skins in the various Battlepacks alongside the weapon skins. A corresponding line has now been found in the Battlefield 1 menu.

Vehicle Skins for Battlefield 1

The community is divided on the Battlepacks for Battlefield 1: “Buy or not buy?” “Is it worth it?” If there are soon going to be vehicle skins in the Battlepacks, then buying a pack might be worth it a bit more.

BF 1 Vehicle Skins

A screenshot uploaded by @BFBulletin indicates that there may be vehicle skins in Battlefield 1. In the game’s menu, you can see the corresponding line “ID_P_CAT_VEHICLE_SKINS”.

There may soon be various vehicle skins with camouflage patterns or other visual changes in Battlefield 1. Vehicle skins will likely stand out more in large vehicles than on weapons. This could help players stand out from the crowd. Does this make the Battlepacks more attractive for you?

Sleds instead of tanks: There may soon be another big event for Battlefield 1 during Christmas.

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Guardians of Ember: Early-Access-Datum des Action-MMORPG steht fest

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Only a few days left until interested players can find out if Guardians of Ember really plays like a mix of Diablo 3 and MMORPG.

Publisher Insel Games and the developer studio Runewaker (Runes of Magic, Dragon’s Prophet) have announced that the Early Access of Guardians of Ember will start on December 13. Anyone wanting to participate then has the choice between two editions. The Mortal Edition offers the base game for 19.99 Euros, while the Immortal Edition grants you exclusive additional content for 49.99 Euros.

Many development possibilities

In Guardians of Ember, you create a hero from four races and six classes. You can improve this character with 300 active and 72 passive skills. This, along with the option to choose a secondary class from level 15, should provide nearly endless character optimization options according to the developers.

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Guardians of Ember places you in the world of Olyndale, which is threatened to sink into chaos after long wars. Only the Ember, magical stones, can restore order. You are a member of an order that has sworn to protect the world and therefore sets out to find the Ember. You explore a vast game world where you encounter NPCs who have plenty of quests for you, as well as other players. You can team up with them or challenge them to duels in the PvP arena.

Strongly reminiscent of Diablo

In quieter moments, you focus on expanding and decorating your house or gathering resources to craft powerful items. The game is played from an isometric perspective, making Guardians of Ember strongly reminiscent of the Diablo series. The comparison arises also because you fight wave after wave of monsters and are always on the hunt for better loot. If you want to know how the online RPG plays, you can participate in the Early Access starting December 13.

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WoW: Legion – PvP-Saison 2 beginnt bald! Kommt dann auch Patch 7.1.5?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

We reveal when the first PvP season of WoW Legion ends, when the second begins, and what new features there are.

Since the end of August, players of World of Warcraft: Legion have had time to raise their honor level, earn various PvP talents and rewards, and pick up plenty of artifact power and a little gold along the way.

Start of the 2nd PvP Season in WoW: Legion

The first PvP season of Legion ends on December 14 at 07:00 AM. Exactly 2 hours later, at 09:00 AM on 14.12, the 2nd PvP season begins.

Wow honor system PvP

The most important new feature is that the current prestige maximum is increased from 4 to 8. Players can now fight through the 50 honor levels 4 more times to earn rewards in the form of mounts, artifact weapon skins, toys, and special pets – in addition to artifact power and gold.

With the start of the 2nd season, there are also better rewards for everyone who enjoys participating in rated battlegrounds. Depending on how well your performance (the rating) was in the previous week, there are rewards with a high item level for the various quests.

Rating of the last weekBase item level
0-1399855
1400-1599865
1600-1799875
1800-1999880
2000-2199885
2200-2399890*
2400900*

*Item levels 890 and 900 will only be available with the opening of the raid “Night Hold”.

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Fans have already speculated that with the new PvP season in WoW, Patch 7.1.5 will also start, but Blizzard quickly denied this. The start of the PvP season is independent of Patch 7.1.5 – this will appear “at some point” later.

Cortyn says: I have to say that I have as much fun in PvP with Legion as I haven’t in a long time. Especially since the increase in rewards, PvP has almost become my number one source of income when it comes to artifact power. Together with the daily PvP quests and a few battlegrounds, the artifact abilities unlock relatively quickly.

Did you actually know what PvP quests are like on an RP server? Quite strange!

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Titanfall 2: Update soll Spielern helfen, ein Geheimnis zu finden

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The new addon for Titanfall 2 “Angel City Most Wanted” brings new features and bug fixes to the game. We show you what has changed.

The first free DLC for Titanfall 2 comes with some changes. A large patch will introduce new features such as a map, cosmetic items, and many bug fixes to the game. The “Angel City” map will be available in various game mode rotations. Additionally, there is a new in-game shop where you can buy various items for real money.

Titanfall 2: Angel City Most Wanted – Patch Notes

The new “Angel City” map will be available in various playlists. You can play it in the game modes Attrition, Bounty Hunt, and Amped Hardpoint. Moreover, the map will also be added to the rotation of other playlists. If you have early access, you can play the map right now. Without early access, you can only play the map starting December 3rd. However, if you have early access friends on your friends list, you can be invited by them to play the map.

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The update also allows you to make new gameplay settings. For example, you can adjust sensitivity in various combat situations separately. The patch size ranges from 3.6GB to 5GB, depending on the platform. Here are the official patch notes.

Titanfall 2 Nessie Easter Egg – still undiscovered

In the patch notes category “New Features,” you might have read that the Nessie Easter egg can now be found more easily. “Increased likelihood of finding Nessie easter egg in [redacted] mission that no one has found yet. Or did we?” But what is it about?

In the first part of Titanfall, there was a small version of the Loch Ness monster to be found in the game. It was a small doll hidden in the game by the developers. Later, in the tech test of Titanfall 2, Imgur user Joshster22 also found Nessie in the game, as you can see in the following screenshot: 

Titanfall 2 Easter Egg

Presumably, the Titanfall 2 developers have hidden Nessie somewhere else in the game that no one has found yet. Or have you found the Loch Ness monster in the game?

You don’t play Titanfall 2 but are looking for arguments in favor of the game? Here are 5 reasons to play Titanfall 2.

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Ark Survival Evolved PS4: Release schon nächste Woche

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The survival MMO Ark Survival Evolved will be released on PS4 next week.

Players on PS4 have had to wait a long time for Ark Survival Evolved – Sony does not allow early access, and that was the only way to play Ark on Xbox One and PC for a long time.

Ark gets a “Special Winter Release” on St. Nicholas Day

On PS4, players will finally receive the first official release: On December 6th, on St. Nicholas Day, it begins.

The release is branded as “Special Winter Release.” The developers hint that the PS4 community has been looking forward to the game for a long time and without them, this winter release would not have been possible. Perhaps this also hints that Sony made an exception and approved Ark, even though the “official release” on all platforms was originally planned for Spring 2017 – it seems like things are moving quick now.

The game will be available for purchase in Europe and North America. There will be a bundle with the base game and the large desert expansion “The Scorched Earth.”

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How much does Ark Survival Evolved cost on PS4?

PS4 players are expected to receive the latest version of Ark, and Studio Wildcard guarantees: You will get a steady stream of updates. The price will be around €50 in Europe for the package: €35 for the base version, and €20 for the Scorched Earth expansion if purchased separately.

The coming months, Studio Wildcard promises, will be packed with content, new gameplay elements: New dinosaurs, weapons, armor, gameplay mechanics, and comfort updates  – all this is promised to players on PlayStation 4 leading up to the “Full Release” in Spring 2017.

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The one who dances with early access

My MMO thinks: It is indeed strange. The “release” on PS4 comes out of the blue, while the PC and Xbox One versions are still in “early access”. A version without a massive “beta test” is deemed ready for release, but the PC version, which has been played by thousands for one and a half years – is not release-worthy?

This seems like a compromise with Sony: We are officially releasing with you now because you don’t want “early access”, but the full release on PC and Xbox One won’t be until a few months from now. It seems nobody wants to miss out on the Christmas business, but it is still odd. Hopefully, the PS4 version will actually be polished.

Ark has been playing this “we’re not actually released, we’re in early access” game for one and a half years, but it seems like Ark has been ready for release for a long time. One could even maliciously say: The game is already past its prime and not even out yet. But perhaps they are hoping for a release hype come next spring.

Only last weekend, Ark passed Sony’s “certification”.

ARK: Survival Evolved PS4 – The path for release is clear, ARK passes certification

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Overwatch: Bannwelle gegen Hacker und Cheater zum Ende von Season 2! Die Gesperrten heulen rum

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Reinhardt’s hammer of bans has struck again in Overwatch . But the cheaters feel they are in the right – once again.

As many Overwatch players expected, a major ban wave coincided with the end of the 2nd season of the game, permanently closing numerous accounts. Blizzard has a “zero tolerance” policy for cheaters and hackers in Overwatch, as fraudsters harm the gaming experience of all other players. And just like in previous ban waves, the banned users feel justified. In the official forum, user Starcatraz has compiled the most amusing comments from the forums of cheaters into a list, so we can all relish in their tears.

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In Overwatch, only one may hack – and that is Sombra.

We have translated some of the most amusing comments.

  • “Here comes the ban wave for all who thought, like I did, that Blizzard couldn’t catch this hack. GG guys.”
  • “Question, because I’ve already been banned from the game, does that mean I can’t buy the game again? Is it really a lifetime ban? Or can I just buy the game again?”
  • “To all who were banned and wonder if they will be banned again if they buy the game again: No. I have been banned on 7 accounts now and all you have to do is run the Cccleaner once, restart the PC/modem, create a new account, and buy the game again. Then you can hack and enjoy your life.”
  • “I am suing Blizzard, who wants to join?”
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Do it! Sue Blizzard! I want to see it.

Cortyn says: It is always incredibly satisfying to read the “whining” of caught fraudsters. Especially when the fraudsters stand there shocked saying, “I paid for the game! So I can do whatever I want! I will sue them!”, one voice in my head hopes, “Do it! I want to see it!” On the other hand, I still find it incomprehensible how someone can still enjoy cheating after the closure of 7 accounts. You could waste the money in more entertaining ways.

A swift process is also made by Genji’s sword – it has now been built in real life.

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Destiny: Server down on 1.12. – Bungie is conducting long maintenance work [Update]

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Tonight, on December 1st, the servers for Destiny are offline for a long time. Are there any changes?

Update: It’s back online. Around 10:10 PM, the maintenance work was completed. 50 minutes earlier than expected.

Bungie announced extensive maintenance for tonight. Your evening plans may be in jeopardy as Destiny cannot be played during this time. Here are the important time details:

  • At 5 PM you can no longer log in. Preparations begin.
  • At 6 PM the servers will be shut down. All players will be removed from the activities. So make sure you finish beforehand.
  • At 11 PM the work is expected to be completed. All services will be restored.
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Is anything changing today?

So the servers are offline for a solid 5 hours. Will anything change during this time?

No. There will be no update and no hotfix either. Players should not notice any changes once the servers are back online. So Bungie is just extensively working in the background. They are possibly preparing for the upcoming Sparrow event.

If more info about the server downtime comes today, you will find out here.

Until then, you can read about the strengths of all new hard mode raid weapons. Which ones are worth it?

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The Division: Server down on 1st December – Barret and grenades will be fixed

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Today, on December 1st, maintenance is taking place in The Division. The servers are offline and there are bug fixes.

Since Tuesday, the PS4 agents are also up to date regarding major title updates. Patch 1.5 has been released with a one-week delay. This also means that the weekly maintenance can now properly occur simultaneously on all platforms. As it does today.

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On PS4, Xbox One, and PC, the online services will be shut down at 9:30 AM. The expected server downtime is three hours, so you can start loot hunting again at 12:30 PM.

What changes today

Some changes are coming today, Thursday. The changelog is packed; it hasn’t been this full during a weekly maintenance in quite some time:

  • A bug was fixed that caused Larae Barret to get stuck on the balcony in the Lexington Event Center.
  • The armor piece named after Barret had a bug that caused it not to function properly during “phase transitions” – even when a player dies. Note that today’s change will not be displayed in the UI as it requires a client patch.
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  • Colones Bliss’s holster (also a named armor piece) can now drop correctly in the “General Assembly” mission.
  • All existing high-end items below level 30 will be rerolled to level 30. In the future, all high-end items will come at level 30, even if a player below level 30 receives one. If a player below level 30 has equipped a high-end item, it will be automatically removed during this maintenance and replaced with standard gear.
  • A bug was fixed that caused players to get stuck on a black screen after viewing the final cutscene in Brooklyn.
  • The PvP modifier for the sticky grenade has been reduced. “One shots” with the sticky grenade are still possible, but only if players are highly specialized characters – and only in specific situations.

We have already written about the dominance of sticky grenades and how to defend against them here.

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Pokémon GO: New tracking active in Germany! – ‘Nearby’ display controversial

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An update to Pokémon GO has activated the new tracker in Germany. Not everyone is happy about it.

As Niantic reported last night, the new tracker, the “Nearby” feature, is now also activated in Europe, including Germany. They will look at feedback via social media and respond accordingly. The tracking is now also active in the rest of the United States. Previously, the new “Nearby” feature was limited to a few US cities before Niantic expanded it to the western parts of North America and Australia.

Pokémon GO Nearby Update – New “Nearby” feature now also in Germany

The new “tracking” system became necessary because Niantic could not maintain the “old” system anymore, which led to system crashes in Pokémon GO. Players then relied longer on “Pokeradar” and other third-party “map programs” – but that is no longer possible or only possible to a limited extent.

The new system is supposed to provide trainers with a more accurate way to locate wild Pokémon by indicating which important location a Pokémon is near.

Pokémon GO Enton confuses locations in Germany

However, the new system is controversial: It only shows Pokémon near Pokéstops. Good for players in the city with many Pokéstops. Bad for players in the countryside, where such stops are rare – they usually orient themselves to specific locations or landmarks – which are simply less common in rural areas than in a metropolis.

Pokémon GO: New tracking triggers a lot of criticism

The system was first tested in San Francisco and other major cities in the USA – it was okay there. However, when it was extended to rural areas, trainers criticized the tracking more frequently and harshly.

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Looks like someone lives in the countryside. Source: Facebook

On Reddit, the new system is currently being heavily discussed: This tracking ruins Pokémon GO for countless players. The old “half-hearted” tracking was still better. Even people who see many Pokémon complain: They are shown every worthless creature, and the “good and rare” Pokémon they found yesterday will be missed.

Therefore, the demand of many players is: Either you bring more stops to the countryside or come up with a different tracking system.

Pokémon GO: No love for the countryside – New tracker annoys trainers in rural areas

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League of Legends throws around supporters so that they finally know who plays in LoL

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 3 minutes

Currently, there are 10 extra supporters in the free champion rotation of League of Legends and there is a reason for that. You can find out why here.

Those who have played LoL in the last two weeks may have noticed that there are suddenly a lot of supporters in the free champion rotation. Usually, players have a selection of 10 random champions to choose from, which they can test in the rotation for one week. The additional supporters now bring the total number to 20 free champions.

However, Riot didn’t set this up just for fun; there is a good reason. The role of the supporter is simply too unpopular and hardly anyone wants to take on the supportive role. The free rotation aims to ensure that summoners try out the various supporters and eventually develop a taste for it.

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What makes the support role so unpopular?

Due to so few summoners playing the supporter role, there are a few disadvantages for the players. For instance, there are longer waiting times. Players who choose “Automatic Fill” as their role preference will generally be placed as supporters since there are indeed too few of them. If players select support as a secondary role, there is a high chance they will have to play the supporter every time.

In 2017, supports are set to receive more attention. There will also be an investigation into why summoners prefer the other roles over support.

Riot sees the following factors as problematic:

  • Gold income
  • Recognition for successful supporters
  • Items
  • Pre-game (runes/masteries/summoner spells)
  • Patterns in the early phase
LoL Annie rare skin

Riot wants to pay particular attention to how they stand in relation to the other roles. The point of recognition could be a big factor. Compared to the other roles, there is little visible acknowledgment for a support’s good performance. Other roles have the bloodlust, multi-kills, KDA/CS statistics that are very prominently displayed. What does the support have for their outstanding last-second save? Nothing. They have to pat themselves on the back.

Also, when it comes to items, the supporter is at a disadvantage. Compared to other roles, they have a rather limited selection and must always allocate a spot for the vision stone. Riot wants to explore whether the vision gameplay overall should be adjusted to give supporters more diversity in items.

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What are the free supporters supposed to bring to LoL?

The extra supports in the champion rotation are supposed to be a small experiment. The goal is to find out if summoners will develop a taste for the role while testing the champions and will choose it more often in the future. The selected supporters cover a wide range, from aggressive mage (Zyra) to protector (Janna), to robust initiator (Leona), all are represented. Riot is aware that the lack of access to certain supporters is not the decisive factor in the support dilemma. However, the experiment is not complicated to carry out and is meant to be a first step in the revision of supporters.

The additional supporters will remain in the free rotation of League of Legends for about two more weeks.

LoL Alistar Wallpaper

Leya says: I am a big fan of the support role, as I find most of the supporting champions great and enjoy playing them. I am pleased to hear that Riot wants to give supporters a bit more love in the upcoming season. I can understand that many summoners in LoL find it frustrating not to always receive recognition as a support or find the items boring. I am curious to see what Riot will come up with for supporters next year.

Why do you think the support role is so unpopular and what changes would you like to see? In my opinion, it can’t be due to a lack of cool skins. Isn’t Santa Braum awesome?

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The Crew: Calling All Units hat was von The Fast and The Furious

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time < 1 minutes

The new The Crew addon Calling All Units not only brings you new vehicles but also lets you play as police in addition to racers.

Calling All Units is the The Crew addon that Ubisoft presented at Gamescom 2016. With the addon, you get interesting content such as a new storyline or PvP action. Additionally, the level cap in the game has been increased. Instead of level 50, there is now a level cap at level 60. Another feature of the addon is the choice between police or racer. In a new trailer, you can see the various new features of Calling All Units.

The Crew: Calling All Units Trailer

Choose for yourself whether you want to step into the role of the police or continue to flee from the police as a bad guy. With Calling All Units, this choice is up to you. A new story, special abilities as a police officer or racer, exclusive vehicles for both sides, and PvP action against the police in the open world await you.

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The Crew: Calling All Units Price

If you have a season pass or the new Ultimate Edition, then Calling All Units is included. If you buy the addon separately, you will have to pay €25 for it. Calling All Units is the 2nd expansion for The Crew after Wild Run.

You can buy the Ultimate Edition of The Crew through our affiliate link here on Amazon.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: Die umstrittenen Kronen-Kisten kommen – RNG-Lockboxes für ESO

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Tomorrow is the day, then Zenimax Online is introducing the Crown Crates in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online.

On Thursday, December 1st, the Crown Crates will find their way into the MMO. The principle is based on Loot Crates known from other online games. You buy a Crown Crate in the Crown Store, and it contains some random items. But you won’t know in advance what is included. Basically, the Crown Crates are the surprise eggs of Tamriel.

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Be surprised!

In the Crown Crates, you will find consumables that according to Zenimax are always worth more than the price of a single crate. You also get the chance to find unique cosmetic items, companions, or mounts in one of the crates. In the Crown Crates, you will discover not only new and exclusive items but also items that were previously available as limited-time offers and are basically no longer regularly available.

In advance, there was already a heated discussion about the crates, because some fans feared that ESO was moving towards “Free2Play” games, where such lockboxes do not enjoy a good reputation in the cash shop.

If you buy a Crown Crate, you are guaranteed to receive four randomly selected items and the chance for a fifth item. You will not receive duplicate mounts, companions, costumes, or personalities. If an item that you already have is in a crate, it will automatically be exchanged for Crown Gems, a new resource in the game. It is still possible to exchange some items in Crown Crates for Crown Gems. This includes poisons, potions, riding lessons, scrolls of learning, and other items in the “Useful” category.

Constantly new items

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If you receive Crown Gems, use them to exchange for collectibles of your choice from the current season Crown Crates. Each season offers you different items in the crates. The crates are reassembled on a quarterly basis. The first season starts with the theme “Stormatronach” and offers you the Stormatronach Bear, the Stormatronach Camel, and the Stormatronach Guar, as well as the Stormatronach Horse, the Stormatronach Senche, and the Stormatronach Wolf. Also included are the Stormatronach Aura, the Stormatronach Transformation, and the Stormstone juggling.

Crown Crates will be available starting December 1st for 400 crowns each in the Crown Store of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online.

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No Man’s Sky does not get in trouble for false advertising

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An investigation against No Man’s Sky for false advertising has been discontinued.

Some time ago, we reported that a British regulatory authority, a kind of advertising oversight self-regulation, is dealing with No Man’s Sky. They are accused of advertising the game with screens, trailers, and statements that No Man’s Sky later did not deliver when the release was due.

Now the advertising authority (ASA) has concluded: The advertising for the game does not break the “Codex.” Advertising is meant to present the product in the best light. And what was shown in the advertisement largely reflects what players could expect from the game.

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Randomly generated does not guarantee an experience

Hello Games defended itself by stating that while the game could create 18 trillion planets, the experience for each individual is “unique” and not scripted. Therefore, it was clear, and they made it clear that the advertising would not match the player’s experience 1:1.

In the further points of complaint, they consider Hello Games to be “innocent” in terms of this complaint. Almost everything shown in the advertisement Hello Games could probably also show in the finished game with “footage,” with gameplay material. They were also able to provide material from “large battles.” However, Hello Games concedes: The larger a battle is, the harder it is to find. The accusation was: Such things do not exist in the game.

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The developers apparently had problems recreating very detailed scenes: a ship flying under a rock formation could not be delivered. But this detail was considered not important enough by the advertising authority to hold Hello Games accountable. Also, that animals could move large logs, as shown in advertising trailers, could not be demonstrated in the game. However, such details, the authorities found, would likely not mislead someone into buying a game.

Recently, the mood around No Man’s Sky has noticeably changed:

No Man’s Sky Update – The Foundation patch is here and allows you to build bases!

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Pokémon GO on the curriculum of universities – Pokémon instead of cramming

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Academics are convinced that Pokémon GO can make a valuable contribution to education and communication.

Zoologists at Oxford University are studying Pokémon GO to find out how the game can have a positive impact on the bond between humans and nature. On one hand, there are concerns that the obsession with digital creatures could have a negative effect. It might limit the willingness to interact with the real, natural world. On the other hand, academics point out that there are many similarities between playing Pokémon and activities in nature.

With a few adjustments, such as a more realistic ecology and existing life forms, the game could even become a “Citizen Science” project. This is a project carried out by interested amateurs who report observations, perform measurements, and analyze data. Such a project could also lead to a rediscovery of love for nature and ignite curiosity to explore the surroundings. After all, there is already the hashtag #Pokeblitz. This is used to identify animals and plants encountered during the Pokémon hunt.

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Professor Karen Guerrero of Arizona State University has even incorporated Pokémon GO into her curriculum. She uses the game to teach students about cartography. Using Pokémon GO, she explains how to use geospatial technologies and communicate geographic information. She starts her lectures by encouraging students to initiate a discussion on how they have experienced the game. Students then go outside to find the digital monsters or examine a map where Pokémon have appeared. The students work as a group to collect and analyze data:

Which types of Pokémon were found in which areas? Special attention is paid to the difference between natural and man-made areas. How do their values vary? Which Pokémon are common and which are rare? After that, there is a large brainstorming session on additional statistical questions and how to collect the right data to answer those questions. Everything is then organized in a table and processed in a histogram.

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Leya says: I would have liked to have Pokémon as a subject in school… I am definitely glad that various intelligent minds are trying to extract the value from Pokémon GO and not just focusing on the negative. I have long been convinced that games can promote and stimulate various senses and abilities. Pokémon GO is excellent for further exploring this field, and I am curious about what applications and games will come in the future. As the saying goes: Learning by Playing!

Tell us in the comments what you think of these universities’ approaches. Is it possible to positively influence education through Pokémon GO? Or is it just a short-lived hype that will pass?

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Gaming in School: “Level up” instead of school grades?

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PS Plus – Dezember 2016: Die kostenlosen Spiele für PS4

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The free games for PS Plus in December 2016 are now officially announced. These games are available for download at no additional cost.

The leak has been confirmed: Invisible, Inc. and Stories: The Path of Destinies are the “PS Plus” games for PS4 in December 2016.

In Stories: The Path of Destinies you will face the fateful battle against an all-powerful Emperor as Reynardo. The journey is full of dangers, and you must make decisions that have consequences.

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In Invisible, Inc. you control up to 10 invisible agents. It is a stealth title where you need to find the right strategy for procedurally generated locations.

Here is the complete list:

  • Stories: The Path of Destinies (PS4)
  • Invisible, Inc. (PS4)
  • Hyper Void (PS4, PS3, PS Vita)
  • Tiny Troopers Join Ops (PS4, PS3, PS Vita)
  • Color Guardians (PS4, PS Vita)
  • VVVVVV (PS Vita)

These games will be available from December 6. Until then, you can still download the November games at no additional cost.

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What are the free games for PlayStation Plus?

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

Every month, online gamers on PS4, PS3, and PS Vita eagerly look forward to which games they will receive from Sony this time. The games are often very controversial in the community, as they can never meet everyone’s taste. Especially for PS4 users, big highlights have been rare in the past.

Are you satisfied with the “PS Plus” games in December 2016?

We will subject the PS4 Pro and the Xbox Scorpio to a preliminary comparison. What distinguishes the two super consoles?

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Destiny: The Best Farming Method for Exotics – Use Your Three of Coins Here

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In Destiny we look at a method on how to use the Three of Coins efficiently.

The Three of Coins – How to use them successfully? Do they have a cooldown? Are there promising rituals?

Guardians have been grappling with such questions since the launch of “The Taken King“, when these mysterious consumables were introduced in Destiny. The coins increase your chances of receiving an exotic engram from the next Ultra-kill or through a completed Crucible match. The effect is said to be stackable and increases if the last “Three of Coins” use was unsuccessful. Players are still puzzling over the exact mechanics and specific numbers.

A few months ago, the Executive Producer Scott Taylor shed more light on the matter, by revealing how he uses them: He only takes one coin. And there is no cooldown timer. But where is the best place to use the Three of Coins?

Farming Exotics in the Iron Tomb

The YouTuber Venero TV examined several farming methods with the Three of Coins in detail and concluded: It works best in the Iron Tomb, in the final story mission of “Rise of Iron”.

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The difficulty at which you play the mission doesn’t matter. What counts is that you defeat the final bosses, the former, now SIVA-infested Iron Lords, quickly.

Advantages:

  • There are three Ultras here. Defeat two, let yourself get killed, and restart from the last checkpoint. This way you can use many coins in a short time.
  • In the room, you’ll find the Flame Axe, which you can use to pound the enemies. So you don’t have to waste any Syntheses.
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Within two hours, the YouTuber was able to use 131 Three of Coins, resulting in 19 Exotics dropping. So on average, nearly every seventh coin yielded an exotic item. Additionally, Venero TV can confirm: He did not notice any cooldown.

A few months ago, an engaged study by several Guardians took place on reddit, which came to an interesting conclusion. It stated: Yes, the Three of Coins do have a certain cooldown, during which the chance of Exotics drops significantly. In a “speedrun”, you only get an exotic about every 10 coins; if you use them more carefully, only about 5 coins are needed for an exotic.

We have already reported extensively about this “Three of Coins” study here.

How and where do you use the Three of Coins?

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Empfehlenswerte MMOs im Dezember 2016 – Von wegen besinnliche Weihnacht!

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December brings cold weather, Christmas, and a few very cool events in games. Therefore, we have listed five games that are particularly relevant and recommended in December. For example, because there are new addons or special events taking place. Have fun!

December does have a clear highlight with Christmas, but often cold and darkness dominate the days of this month. Us gamers, however, can be indifferent to that because it’s always cozy in the warm living room in front of the PC or console. But what should one play in December? Where is the action happening? We have compiled five MMOs for you that are particularly relevant in December.

Star Wars: The Old Republic – Who needs Rouge One when you can have SWTOR?

Since last year, December has been the Star Wars month, as Episode VII came out around this time in 2015. This year, the highly anticipated spin-off Rouge One is in the spotlight. But even outside the cinema, lightsabers, space battles, and convoluted family relationships are the topic: Star Wars: The Old Republic is getting the new addon Knights of the Eternal Throne starting December 2nd.

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If you liked the previous addon Knights of the Fallen Empire, you will roar with joy this time like Chewbacca – or squeak like a Jawa who has just found a particularly nice piece of junk.

Hardly have you started the new campaign when the action kicks off, and you get embroiled in an epic battle for the planet Voss. Unlike in Fallen Empire, something is constantly happening, and you will spend far less time slicing through annoying and boring enemies. Instead, in the first missions, you already get a heavy walker with which you can blast the enemy hordes with the laser cannon or grenades.

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The gameplay in Eternal Throne is therefore smoother and more exciting than in its predecessor. The story has also been polished. Fallen Empire was more the origin story of your hero, who led a hard blow to the Empire of Zakuul as the “Commander” of the Alliance at the end. In Eternal Throne, we are already a real bad-ass from the beginning, not just in title but also like the legendary Commander Shepard from Mass Effect.

Our hero is still a cool dude even when we choose the “nice” options in dialogues – whereas those who choose the “evil” reactions get the good old “Renegade Shepard” back.

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The story is the highlight of Knights of the Eternal Throne and shows that Bioware still has it. The story picks up speed right from the start, and we have hard decisions to make in each episode. For instance, towards the end of Episode One, we have to make up our minds about whether we will allow our arch-enemy from the entire Fallen Empire campaign to be healed or let them die in agony. We don’t want to spoil it here, but the decision is by no means as easy as one might assume.

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Also very cool: The authors at Bioware were inspired by Game of Thrones. As Commander, we are not only the leader of a huge private army but also a contender for the Eternal Throne of the Zakuul Empire. Therefore, we also have to deal with political alliances and dive into a true swamp of intrigue and complex relationships. In doing so, we have to make some uncomfortable decisions and will be treacherously betrayed more than once.

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So if you are into Star Wars, can’t wait for Rouge One, and have a penchant for strong stories, you should definitely get Knights of the Eternal Throne. But play it in English; as Cortyn rightly criticizes, the German voice acting isn’t that great.

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