Diablo: Job advertisement for Diablo 4? What is Blizzard planning?

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In recent weeks, rumors have resurfaced that Blizzard may be working on an expansion for Diablo 3 . Will it be a new game?

This year’s BlizzCon is particularly anticipated by Diablo fans. Long before Blizzard’s big event, several conspiracy theories circulated, allegedly containing signs for Diablo 4. Secret messages and loaded dice were supposed to indicate Diablo 4. However, after there was no major Diablo 4 reveal at BlizzCon, a recent job posting for Diablo gives fans hope again.

Blizzard is looking for employees for a Diablo project

Diablo 3 Job Game Design

On the official Blizzard career website, one can apply for a “Senior Game Design” position, specifically aimed at Diablo. Creating story, lore, and gameplay is part of the job’s responsibilities. Additionally, the candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in content design and be familiar with Blizzard’s games.

Are we expecting a Diablo 3 add-on or Diablo 4?

What Blizzard specifically plans with this job posting is currently unknown. It could be a new add-on for Diablo 3 with a new story section. Is a new add-on for Diablo 3 the right way for this game series? Possibly, the developers will conclude the game after the Necromancer DLC and start a whole new chapter.

Diablo 4 could be a completely new adventure that fans of the series can dive into. With a strong story and new features, the developers could bring fresh wind into the game. Unfortunately, there is currently no official announcement on this topic.

A planned Diablo MMO could also be possible, for which the developers are looking for employees. A Diablo MMO? What is that? We will keep you updated and inform you as soon as there are news on this topic.

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Battlefield 1: Wetter-Bug beeinträchtigt den Multiplayer

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Even during the beta of Battlefield 1, there was a bug with the weather system that made matches unfair. This issue is still present in the game today. 

The World War shooter Battlefield 1 has many cool features that make various battles never feel “the same.” Among other things, there is a dynamic weather system in the game. This system was integrated into the game to create as realistic conditions as possible. During World War I, there was also bad weather that greatly impaired visibility in the areas. However, this dynamic weather in Battlefield 1 is currently facing issues.

Weather Differences Among Players

It was planned that the weather would change frequently, providing variety across different maps. For example, a sandstorm can follow clear visibility and calm winds, making it difficult for snipers to hit their targets. Ideally, the weather should be the same for every player during a match. If clear visibility exists, everyone should experience that clear visibility. If a sandstorm is occurring, every player should experience that sandstorm.

Battlefield 1 Weather Comparison

This image was uploaded by Reddit user Karlschlag . It shows 2 players facing each other during a battle. While the visibility on the right side of the image is severely restricted, the left side shows clear visibility. Ideally, the visibility in both cases should be the same.

The developers have not yet commented on this weather bug. However, it is possible that this issue will be fixed during the current server downtime.

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The Secret World: Horror MMORPG has horror aftermath for former Funcom CEO

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The trial against the ex-CEO of Funcom has started. It concerns a financial scandal surrounding the commercial failure of the MMORPG The Secret World.

In Oslo, Norway, the trial against Trond Arne Aas, the former head of MMO specialist Funcom, begins today on Tuesday. He resigned from his position in 2012. Three other former Funcom executives are also being charged with insider trading. Aas is additionally accused of market manipulation.

It is quite a convoluted judicial matter. Essentially, it concerns the allegation that the ex-CEO sold his shares in the company just as the expensive and crucial MMORPG The Secret World was launching, which then became a commercial failure.

All four defendants maintain their innocence. The trial is set to last for 10 weeks.

Regarding the financial gain of the defendants, the Norwegian outlet e24 mentions approximately 19 million Norwegian kroner – which would be around two to two and a half million euros depending on the exchange rate.

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The accusation: He knew too much

The idea behind the indictment, simplified: Someone who knew more than everyone else made a profit before the flop was released. While the rest of the market participants might have still believed that The Secret World could be a hit and make a lot of money – the defendant would have known it would flop and sold his shares while the company was still considered valuable in the eyes of the market – also because Funcom made many positive and optimistic statements and forecasts.

This method is often referred to as “Pump and Dump” – raising something and then disposing of it.

Aas defends himself, simplified once again, by saying: I didn’t know that The Secret World was going to flop. We received a lot of positive feedback.

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The Secret World: Great Game, Yet Horribly Flopped

Generally, The Secret World is indeed regarded by critics as a game with exceptionally good atmosphere and great stories, doing many things differently than the generic fare of fantasy MMORPGs that sprang up during that time.

The flop is attributed to sluggish gameplay, confusing game mechanics, and an unfortunate release date. The Secret World was released in 2012 between Diablo 3 and Guild Wars 2. And those were both hits, as we know. Neither the then ArenaNet nor the Blizzard CEO is facing court due to these games.

The entire scandal has since been closed for the company Funcom. They have been fined and paid – Funcom is no longer involved with the matter. In the meantime, Funcom has returned to calmer waters after some tough years and is officially “saved.” Funcom is now focusing on a new strategy, moving away from MMORPGs, and is trying something else, such as with the survival title “Conan Exiles” – so far it seems to be going quite well.

More about The Secret World:

The Secret World: The best single-player MMO you never played

 
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The Division: Alles zurück auf 1.4? Was ist mit dem Gegnerischen Rüstungsschaden im PvP?

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

With Update 1.5 for The Division, the “Enemy Armor Damage” will also affect PvP. But is it really happening?

It has been the hot topic in recent days: Massive wants to change the Enemy Armor Damage with Update 1.5. This change was extensively tested on the PTS last week, with the result: The community is skeptical about whether this is a step in the right direction.

Two major changes were expected:

  • The Enemy Armor Damage will also apply in PvP. The damage you inflict on other agents will now also depend on this value.
  • The Enemy Armor Damage is to become a “Major Stat” and thus gain importance.

The goal of the latter change is for agents to make more decisions when creating their builds. Do I focus more on armor or enemy armor damage? Do I play offensively or defensively? This is how Massive wants to bring more variety into the game.

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A plan that did not fully succeed after the PTS phase of 1.5. Because now the developers are backtracking.

“Enemy Armor Damage” stays active in PvP

Yesterday, Ubisoft’s community manager Gabe caused confusion in the reddit forum. He wrote in a thread that for Update 1.5, the changes to the Enemy Armor Damage that were tested on the public test servers would be reversed. It not only concerns the PvP implementation but also the plan to make the value a more significant stat. The value will remain as it currently is in The Division 1.4. They have listened to community feedback.

This statement brought joy and relief among agents. They feared that changes to this stat could ruin PvE again – which has finally been enjoyable to play since 1.4.

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However, the community manager had to update his post shortly afterwards. The Enemy Armor Damage will indeed become active in PvP. However, they will not make it a “major stat”; he stands by this statement. He apologizes for the confusion.

In summary: As it currently stands, the Enemy Armor Damage itself does not change; it will only be used for damage calculation in PvP with 1.5. It remains a minor attribute found on talents or gear bonuses.

Are you satisfied with this change?

In this article, we take a closer look at all the new weapons of Update 1.5.

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Pokémon GO: Calculate competition points with multiplier – Here’s how to do it

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A development calculator for Pokémon GO shows you how many battle points your Pokémon can have after an evolution.

Is it worth evolving this Pokémon? Trainers in Pokémon GO often ask themselves this question, as they want to achieve the highest possible battle points with an evolution. With the help of a multiplier, you can already calculate how high the CP of the evolved Pokémon will be before evolving. We show you how you can use this multiplier.

Online multiplier for CP in Pokémon GO

A high CP value for your Pokémon makes them stronger in battles. While the various attacks of Pokémon are also important, a high number of battle points additionally influences your chances of winning in gym battles. So if you are considering whether it is worth evolving an Eevee with 300 CP, you can simply enter these values into the online multiplier. There, it will be calculated how many CP an evolution of the Pokémon can have.

Pokémon GO Eevee evolutions

An Eevee with 300 CP could evolve into a Vaporeon with a CP value between 786 and 801, for example. There are 2 different multipliers that can be applied to your Pokémon in the game. A bit of luck is also required. By the way, you can control the evolution of Eevee.

You can find such a multiplier for Pokémon GO at Pkmn-go.org. There you can choose the corresponding Pokémon from the list for which you want to calculate the CP. Then enter the current value in the corresponding field. It will then be displayed how many battle points your Pokémon can have after the evolution.

Of course, for some Pokémon, the fields for CP are not available. This is because the Pokémon do not have an evolution that could be calculated.

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Destiny: Dawn Strike on November 15th – Weekly Reset

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny, today, on 15.11., is the weekly reset. Alongside a new Nightfall, there are further challenges to be tackled.

Yes, it is indeed already winter time; the Weekly Reset will take place on Tuesdays at 10 AM our time for the coming months. In the last two weeks, some Guardians stared incredulously at the clock, scratching their heads in wonder as to why the Nightfall strike and Xur were arriving so early. The “11 AM” schedule will return starting March 26.

This week, the November Iron Banner ends with the reset. Many Guardians set out to hunt for a God Roll of the pulse rifle “The Clever Dragon”. From now on, you will have to wait until the next monthly PvP event for another chance at some stylish Iron Banner weapons.

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Apart from the Weekly Reset, no major in-game changes are known for this week. Tomorrow starts a live stream from Bungie, and within the next few days, Twitch features on the Bungie site should go live. But let’s see what tasks the week brings.

Dawn on 15.11. on PS4 and Xbox One

This week, the new strike “The Wretched Eye” is on the agenda.

The Modifiers are:

  • Epic
  • Arc Burn
  • Brawler: Damage from Guardian melee is increased.
  • Shielded Foes: More enemies have shields.
  • Exposed: Guardian shields are reinforced but regenerate slowly.

In the heroic SIVA strike playlist, the modifiers Heroic, Specialist, Exposed, and Airborne are present.

The “Iron Lord” artifacts this week

Every week, Tyra Karn in the Iron Temple has three artifacts for you, out of which you can receive one per character if you perform noble deeds in the Plaguelands for her. This week you can choose from:

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What do the factions demand?

  • Eris Morn wants Hadium Flakes.
  • The Future War Cult and Dead Orbit demand Helium Filaments.
  • The New Monarchy is after Spirit Bloom this week.

The Raid Challenge starting 15.11.

This week marks the “routine” in the raid challenges in “Wrath of the Machine”. Two weeks ago it was Vosik’s turn, and last week Aksis greeted you for the challenge. Since there are only two challenge bosses in the new raid from “Rise of Iron”, Vosik is back on the roster starting today.

How to defeat Vosik for extra loot, you can read here.

At Lord Shaxx, in the bounty “The Hunt for Glory and Honor”, the Supremacy is on the agenda.

The videos from last week show a creepy horror movie.

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WoW: Legion – Even an earthquake of magnitude 7.5 cannot stop true raiders

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time < 1 minutes

No earthquake of magnitude 7.5 can stop the strongest Raider. At least not in New Zealand.

If you have ever raided in any MMORPG, you are probably familiar with the nice excuses you have to deal with on the internet. There are mentions of cats suddenly marching across the keyboard, spontaneously appearing friends who simply pull the internet plug, or the good old “Oh right, it’s my mother’s birthday today, I have to go” excuse.

However, what happened to the player Delrio Sierra is rather unusual. While he and his player group were trying to defeat the trials of courage in World of Warcraft against Odyn, Guarm, and Helya, the ground began to shake. Loudly and not exactly appropriate for young audiences, he roars into the microphone and even tries in the first moments to continue fulfilling his role in the raid. The other players (of course) do not take him very seriously as the shaking worsens.

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Only when the situation calms down a bit and he has sent his girlfriend to check for damage (after all, the raid is still ongoing), does it turn out: The earthquake was registered at a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale – a fairly strong quake that can often lead to destruction.

Cortyn says: On one hand, it is certainly amusing to observe the two conflicting needs: “I don’t want to let my team down” and “I need to save my life.” In hindsight, it’s easy to say that one should have immediately sought safety. But how would you have reacted in such a situation? Directly under the desk or coolly continued gaming?

You can find more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG on our “World of Warcraft” game page.

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Battlefield 1 offline: Server down on November 15. PS4, Xbox One and PC – November Update

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on 15.11.2016, there will be a server downtime on all Battlefield 1 platforms. When and why the servers are down, we will show you here.

As developer DICE confirmed, there will be a scheduled server maintenance today. At various times, the servers of the individual platforms PS4, Xbox One, and PC will be unreachable. The reasons include preparations for the November event “Battlefest”, bug fixes, and possibly new features.

New: These are the patch notes for Patch 1.04 (November Update)

Battlefield 1 Server offline PS4, Xbox One, PC

Here we will show you the time windows in which the maintenance work is planned. Similar to last time, the platforms will go offline one after the other. During this time, the update will be activated.

  • Battlefield 1 PC downtime on 15.11: The PC servers will be offline from 9:00 AM for about an hour.
  • Battlefield 1 PS4 downtime on 15.11: The PlayStation 4 servers will be offline from 11:00 AM for about an hour.
  • Battlefield 1 Xbox One downtime on 15.11: The Xbox One servers will be offline from 1:00 PM for about an hour.

Whether the servers will be offline for less or more than an hour is currently hard to say. So expect that the servers will be unreachable for at least 1 hour for the respective platform.

Battlefield 1 Patch notes for 15.11.2016

Although there have been no exact Battlefield 1 patch notes for today’s update so far, the developers have already confirmed that the rent-a-server feature will be activated as part of this update. On Twitter, the official Battlefield account has also pointed out that on Wednesday, 16.11 (tomorrow), the Battlefest event starts. While the servers are down, you can take a look at what is planned during Battlefest for Battlefield 1.

https://twitter.com/Battlefield/status/798216463223918594

As soon as there are official patch notes for the 15 November patch for Battlefield 1, we will inform you.

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ARK: TEK-TIER – Update brings laser guns for dinos!

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 2 minutes

Cybernetic Power Suits, Giga Laser Cannon Dino Helmets, Jetpacks, and a futuristic underwater base – all of this comes with the new Ark Survival Evolved “Tek Tier”.

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ARK Survival Evolved will pull quite a bit from the sci-fi box with the new “Tek Tier”. With the “Tek Tier” update next year, it will be possible to equip yourself with technologies that will make the fight for survival even more epic. You will be able to soar into the skies with jetpacks, new armors will grant you high speed, and there will be laser weapons – for you and your dinos!

What “Tek Tier” Brings to Ark

The “Tek Tier” will be a new technology that rewards robust survivors in the endgame with very advanced weapons and items. Most likely, the “Tek Tier” will be the next level to the metal structures. Each of the Tek technologies will be equipped with unique abilities that make them particularly attractive. The new Tek helmet comes, for example, with a heads-up display that can show you through colors whether there’s a hostile, neutral, or friendly creature in front of you.

The following “Tek Tier” technologies have been officially confirmed so far:

  • Teleporters
  • Power Armor (Tek Armor) with special properties
  • Surveillance Systems
  • Infrared Technology
  • Force Fields
  • Shield Generators
  • Stealth Devices
  • Plasma Rifles
  • Binoculars
  • Plasma Swords
  • Tek Grenades
  • To build “Tek Tier” technologies, a new endgame resource called “Element” and black pearls will be needed.
  • Giga Laser Dino Armor
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How ARK’s Underwater Base Will Function

To have oxygen in the base, several criteria must be met. The base must be completely sealed, so all doors closed. Additionally, a unit called “Ventilator” must be operated. Only then will your underwater base be free of water and supply you with enough oxygen. If desired, you can also install an airlock to prevent the base from being completely submerged when leaving and entering. Next year, the underwater base is expected to be available to Ark players.

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“Tek Tier” will be one update among many that works towards version 1.0 next year. This is meant to be an endgame challenge, as creating Tek technologies will not be easy. The new material “Element,” which you need for the new technologies, will be very rare and not easy to obtain. But if you can have a laser dino and technologies that grant you superhero powers, you might go the extra mile.

The “Tek Tier” technologies will be gradually added to ARK over the coming months. After all, the dinos will then get cool weapons and lasers to play with and not just a castration.

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Destiny: This horror movie is not for the faint of heart!

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In Destiny we look at the videos of the week. Bungie delivers four videos, which we complement with works from our community.

Among the weekly tasks of a community manager at Bungie is to present the videos of the week. This was also reliably done this time by Cozmo. From a multitude of submissions, Bungie selects the best and presents them to the guardians.

Although the Festival of the Lost, this year’s Halloween event, belongs to the past, a spooky horror film is at the top of the videos of the week. The piece is titled “A Nightfall at the Movies”. Enjoy:

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This dance video received an honorable mention:

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The following video is short and worth watching: Will this shot from the Gjallarhorn hit its target?

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This week Bungie is generous and even gives us a fourth video. This shows how not to use a Nova Bomb :

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That concludes the videos from Bungie. Let’s see what our community has to offer. This week we are not showing detailed montages, but two short clips in which the super attacks achieved great success in the crucible.

Let’s start with the video from Trinity Norok. He sacrifices himself when using the Nova Bomb, but has a bountiful yield. He does it much better than the guardian in the upper video:

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The second video is from Triade von Abydos. He shows us how he swings the hammer:

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What do you think of this week’s videos?

Are you also creative? Have you experienced something extraordinary in Destiny? And can you capture the fun on video and upload it to YouTube? Then send us the clip via contact form or Facebook DM. We will take a look at the video. However, there is no guarantee that it will make it here.

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CoD Infinite Warfare: Kein Anti-Cheat und fehlende Patches sorgen für Aufregung

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, there is neither VAC cheat protection nor patches for the PC in Call of Duty Infinite Warfare . Many players are annoyed.

Currently, two issues are causing excitement in Call of Duty Infinite Warfare. While players on consoles receive patches with game changes, PC players do not receive these updates. Additionally, the game has poor protection against cheaters, negatively impacting the multiplayer experience. We have a brief overview of the current situation here.

Problems with patches for PC

After the release, there were already some changes in the form of patches for CoD Infinite Warfare. However, these changes are not yet available for all platforms. Console players on Xbox One and PS4 can download and install these patches, while PC players have to wait. Brian Bright, Project Director at Infinity Ward, confirmed on Twitter that there are problems:

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Call of Duty Infinite Warfare without cheat protection?

On Reddit, some players are complaining about the frequent occurrence of cheaters in Infinite Warfare. User StephTDO writes, for example, that in 40 hours of gameplay in Infinite Warfare he has already seen 5 cheaters. In 670 hours of gameplay in BO3, he saw only 2 cheaters. And that was during a weekend when the game was free. Infinite Warfare currently does not have VAC functionality enabled on Steam, as can be seen on the game’s page on Steam. In the image, you can see the features of Infinite Warfare and Black Ops 3 on Steam compared.

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Are you playing Call of Duty Infinite Warfare yourself, and have you encountered these issues?

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WoW: Legion – “Brewmasters are not bad tanks” says the Game Director

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Brewmaster tanks in World of Warcraft aren’t as bad as their reputation – at least that’s what the Game Director thinks.

If you’re currently spending a lot of time in the group finder of World of Warcraft: Legion or just tackling numerous dungeons with guild mates, you know them all: tanks. Whether it’s a Death Knight, Protection Paladin, Bear Druid, Warrior, or Demon Hunter. But one tank you hardly ever see: the Brewmaster Monk.

WoW Legion Ion Hazzikostas Stream

Ion Hazzikostas mentioned in the live stream that Brewmaster Monks are very good tanks. If you look at the numbers, they rank well in direct comparisons, sometimes even at the top. It’s only the perception of the community that they can’t be used as tanks.

As an example, Hazzikostas mentions a healer friend who was out with a Brewmaster Monk. “I can never fully heal him!” was the frequent complaint. When asked if the monk tank would die, the response was simply: “No. But I can never fully heal him!”

The reason for this is the unique mechanics of the monk, delaying damage. When an enemy deals several million damage points, the monk only takes a part of it, the rest is spread over several seconds. This ensures constant and easier-to-heal damage – however, it also leads to the perception that you can never ‘fully heal’ a monk – a thorn in the side of many healers.

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Hazzikostas calls on players: “Give Brewmaster tanks a chance. You will be pleasantly surprised.”

Cortyn says: It’s a difficult situation; once the community has an opinion, it doesn’t change easily. No wonder the developers don’t want to buff the Brewmaster further, “until the community realizes how strong he is” – because then everyone will play him, which in turn leads to a nerf. What experiences have you had with Brewmaster tanks? Have you even encountered any of them in Legion?

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World of Tanks Blitz: PC gamers against mobile players – Cross-platform gameplay makes it possible

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time < 1 minutes

World of Tanks Blitz – the mini version of World of Tanks – was once only available on mobile devices like iPhones and Android machines. However, since the Steam release of the Windows version, PC players can also compete against mobile gamers – provided that they agree.

If you are currently frequently falling victim to other players in World of Tanks Blitz, it might be because you are facing PC players. Because Wargaming’s tank fun for smartphones and tablets is now also available on Windows 10, and thanks to cross-platform gameplay, PC players can also compete against those who play the game on their phones.

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Steam breaks down platform barriers

In the past, there were only battles against other PC players, but since the Steam release of World of Tanks Blitz everyone can play with anyone. We can even play with the same account on different platforms, for example, play a round on the iPad at the breakfast table in the morning, game on the Android smartphone on the way to work on the train, and fire up the PC in the evening.

However, since PC players can shoot much better with a mouse and keyboard than touchscreen warriors, we can also disable cross-platform gameplay in the options menu. However, this only works between PC and mobile devices. As an Android fan, we cannot exclude all Apple users.

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Dark and Light könnte ein kleineres MMORPG werden, als alle glauben

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The MMORPG Dark and Light has an odyssey behind it that probably deserves its own article. The new development studio Snail Games has now also stated that the scope of the game is likely to be less than what fans of the original MMO would have expected.

Under the leadership of the original developer studio NPCube, Dark and Light was supposed to feature a 40,000 square kilometer fully simulated sandbox world about ten years ago. But that didn’t happen. The project was too ambitious and ultimately failed because of that. However, the project sparked interest from Snail Games in 2008, which bought the rights and has been working on a new version of the game ever since. They even switched to Unreal Engine 4 to provide a visual feast.

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Not an MMORPG, but just an MRPG

However, the Dark and Light that Snail Games is developing is not a 1:1 copy of the original. This already starts with the scope, which Associate Producer Jonathon Stebel has now discussed. He stated that one should not expect such high player numbers as in other traditional MMOs. However, they currently cannot name any numbers yet, as only the stress test will show how many players the servers can host. Stebel further explains that Dark & Light should be seen more as an “Open World Multiplayer Fantasy Game” with survival and MMO aspects rather than a Massively Multiplayer RPG.

No harsh survival elements

Furthermore, the survival elements will not be as harsh as in other genre representatives. Hunger and thirst will not be as prominent. Nevertheless, one must eat and dress accordingly for certain climate zones. The world is supposed to consist mostly of land, but there will also be underwater areas. Just like flying islands, which is why flying mounts will play a role.

A release date for Dark and Light has not yet been set.

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FIFA 17: Hackers are said to have stolen millions from EA – through FIFA Coins

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Between 15 and 18 million US dollars were reportedly embezzled by hackers from FIFA . However, the FBI caught them.

Today, the trial against four alleged hackers begins in Texas. They are accused of embezzling 15 to 18 million US dollars from Electronic Arts through fraud.

Rich through FIFA – but now prison awaits

The focus is on the so-called FIFA Coins, a hotly debated currency in EA’s popular football series, with FIFA 17 currently being the title of the moment. These coins can either be earned in-game or purchased with real money to indirectly acquire them through FIFA Points from EA. Coins are also traded on virtual marketplaces – somewhat like eBay, just a bit grayer.

According to the FBI, the hackers developed a tool that sent false signals to EA’s servers, allowing them to obtain these coins at an insane speed. The FBI believes the defendants then sold these coins on other sites, on these marketplaces, making millions.

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He will also get rich through football – but remains free. Somehow unfair.

It is said that this all started in 2013 and ended in September 2015, when the FBI seized property and investigated the case.

One of the defendants has already pleaded guilty. About 2.9 million US dollars were seized from another’s accounts. Several hundred thousand US dollars were confiscated from the accounts of his alleged accomplices.

Apparently, the defendants had contact with a loose hacker gang called Xbox Underground, who had dealings with the FBI in 2014 – and not in a good way. One of the members of Xbox Underground apparently helped the FBI catch the hackers.

There seems to be no honor among thieves anymore – not even among thieves of virtual goods.

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Battlefield 1: Fan-Video zeigt die andere Seite des Krieges

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This video mixes a large portion of seriousness and sadness into the otherwise more “cool” Battlefield 1.

The World War shooter Battlefield 1 is known as a cool game that is famous for fun and excitement in individual battles. Despite the setting during World War I, a depressing atmosphere rarely arises, at least in multiplayer mode. This is probably intentional to ensure gaming enjoyment. The story in single-player mode, on the other hand, often prompts reflection.

However, if you overlay the moving images of the World War shooter with melancholic music, you suddenly see the game in a completely different light.

When Beethoven meets Battlefield 1

Overlaying scenes from video games with well-known music is not a new invention but a typical stylistic device for accompanying trailers and exciting gameplay. Even for funny videos like Seven Nation Army with in-game sounds from Battlefield 1, well-known tracks are used. However, Battlefield 1 deals with a serious setting with many war facts as a backdrop.

The YouTuber ShenaniganSam uploaded a video that points to the background of the game with fitting music. Under the title “War is Hell,” you see air combat and tanks. But also soldiers who see their fallen allies and friends and gaze thoughtfully over the battlefield. The Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven suitably underscores the scenes from Battlefield 1.

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This video once again makes it clear how important or decisive a soundtrack can be in video games. Because compared to the original trailer of Battlefield 1, a different atmosphere arises in the video by ShenaniganSam. Here it is about thoughtful, calm music. The official trailer, on the other hand, indulges in an action style. Here you can see the official Battlefield 1 trailer:

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Hearthstone: The legendary cards from “Gadgetzan”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The legendary cards from Gadgetzan are something else. We present to you the latest Hearthstone cards.

Every day, more and more details about the cards of the next Hearthstone expansion “The Streets of Gadgetzan” are being revealed. The most exciting are probably the announcements of the legendary cards, which will shake up the game significantly and allow for interesting new combinations. We present to you the currently known legendary cards.

Hunters will benefit from Knuckles, a beast with stats of 3/7 for 5 mana. What really makes him strong is his effect: whenever he attacks a minion, the opposing hero also takes damage.

For Paladins, there is Wickerflame Burnbristle. This minion with Taunt and Divine Shield heals the Paladin every time it deals damage. Together with Blessing of Kings or other buffs, this is quite a powerful healing card.

Shaku, the Collector waits for rogues. This 2/3 minion for 3 mana has Stealth and ensures that you draw a card of the opposing class with each attack.

Druids benefit from Kun the Forgotten King, a 7/7 minion for 10 mana with a powerful “Choose” effect. Either you gain 10 armor or all your mana crystals are refreshed (effectively making him free).

Additionally, many neutral legendary minions have been introduced.

Madam Goya can, as a Battlecry, swap a friendly minion with a random minion from the deck. Who hasn’t wanted to exchange a Murloc for Ragnaros? Now it’s possible.

The ninja Murloc Finja summons 2 additional Murlocs from the deck whenever he kills a minion. This should bring the gurgling army to the board even faster.

The Auctionmaster Beardo refreshes the hero power after each spell cast. For that extra dose of hero power.

Patches is a 1/1 pirate for 1 mana with Charge. He is automatically played whenever another pirate enters the battlefield.

Kazakus was already comprehensively presented during BlizzCon. If you have no duplicate cards in your deck, you can create your own spell, selecting up to 2 effects.

Do you have a favorite card among the new Legendaries? Or are you still waiting for a real blockbuster?

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s card game, check out our Hearthstone game page.

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PS4 Pro: Ein Verkaufshit? – Neue Konsole kurbelt Geschäft an

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The PlayStation 4 Pro could prove to be a best seller.

As reported by MCVUK, sales of PlayStation 4 in the week ending November 12th increased by 204% compared to the previous week in the UK.

65% of these consoles were a PlayStation 4 Pro. Sales of “regular” PlayStations and Slim consoles only increased by 8.5% compared to the previous week.

The Xbox One also saw a jump of 85% compared to the previous week on the British Isles. MCVUK speculates that this is due to significant price discounts. Overall, PS4 sales for the week are significantly above those of the Xbox One.

If you want to order a PS4 Pro, you can do it here.

The PlayStation 4 was released on November 10th. So these are the first fresh numbers.

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  1. MCVUK

The Division: Update 1.5 is coming – Are the agents happy about it?

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In The Division, the release of update 1.5 is imminent. However, there is still criticism.

While the Survival DLC will be released on PC and Xbox One about a month earlier than on PS4, update 1.5 will be released simultaneously for all platforms. The release is expected on November 22.

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This update will introduce world rank 5, increase the gear score to 256, add named gear pieces and new weapons to the game, and adjustments will be made to the balance. Additionally, a new gear set will be introduced: FrontLine.

Update 1.5 Sparks Criticism

Criticism of The Division is nothing new for Massive. Since the release, serious problems have repeatedly arisen that agents have complained about, and which developers had to chase after. The October update 1.4 managed to eliminate most of these annoyances, but 1.5 could reopen old wounds.

In the reddit forum, one can find a colorful selection of threads where players vent their frustrations. The strength of enemies, the opposing armor damage in PvP, the new gear score, or the lack of new content are particularly often criticized. Parts of the community even see 1.5 as a step backward.

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A user receives great support with the statement that Massive must treat PvP and PvE separately. If they want to change PvP, such as by introducing opposing armor damage, PvE must not suffer as a result.

Survey on 1.5

Massive made changes to 1.5 last Friday, based on player feedback and the data collected during the PTS phase. Until the official release of 1.5, the developers can still make adjustments. However, they ask for your help.

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A survey is now online, in which you should specify your experiences with update 1.5 as precisely as possible. Questions about world rank 5, loot, opposing armor damage, FrontLine gear set, or new weapons will be asked. If you were on the PTS, you can participate and help improve the game.

Just last week, the developers justified the decision to raise the world rank and maximum gear score shortly after update 1.4. For many agents, this comes too soon. However, Massive stated that they have been able to reach the maximum score since June, since “Underground”. Therefore, it is now time for the next step. They understand that for some agents, 1.4 feels like a new beginning.

Are you looking forward to update 1.5 and Survival?

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Lineage Eternal: Beta Registration – How to Sign Up as a Western Player?

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The beta of Lineage Eternal, NCSoft’s highly anticipated AAA MMO hope, will soon be launched in Korea and you can already register for the test. But can players from the West join the big fun in Korea?

Lineage Eternal has been anticipated for a long time and recently there was finally a sign of life from NCSoft’s upcoming AAA online role-playing game with Diablo flair. With a spectacular trailer, the upcoming closed beta has been announced. From November 10 to November 20, players can apply for the test phase. Selected candidates from this application will be announced on November 24 and will then be able to gain first experiences in the world of Lineage Eternal from November 30 to December 4.

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I am not Korean, but I really want to play Lineage Eternal!

As already mentioned, the beta of Lineage Eternal will initially start only in South Korea. A date for the West is not yet known. So what to do if you still want to join the Koreans? Just apply anyway and hope for the best? Unfortunately, it is not that simple, because in Korea you cannot just play an online game.

Rather, the laws of the Asian country require that we are either registered citizens with a Korean Social Security number or at least have a mobile phone registered in Korea. Moreover, there is still the problem of the language barrier, as the game will be in written and spoken Korean. However, if you have friends in Korea who happen to speak the language or travel to Korea often, you might be lucky and participate in the beta.

According to reports, some Western MMORPG fans have managed to participate in such betas in the past, and there are also detailed guides available online on how they managed to register for a “Korea only” beta. Please imagine a significant cough here.

Registration for the beta is done through the official Lineage Eternal page via the link provided here. Good luck!

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