WoW improves the rewards in the toughest instances of the game. The base item level is increased.
After BlizzCon is behind us, the new raid “Trial of Valor” was released in World of Warcraft yesterday (11/09/2016). Previously, the raid had been delayed because a large part of the developers were at BlizzCon and thus could not respond to urgent issues.
At the same time as the opening of the new raid, there is also good news for those who like to visit “Mythic+” instances, as the base level of some rewards is being raised.
Anyone who completes a “Mythic +11” dungeon will receive at least one piece of equipment with item level 870 at the end. Previously, the maximum base level was 865 for a “Mythic +10” dungeon.
If you manage to master a “Mythic +12” dungeon during the week, you can look forward to an item with item level 885 waiting in the corresponding chest in the Order Hall next week.
Keep in mind that all items still have the chance to be warforged or titanforged, which further increases the item level. Only the guaranteed base level has been slightly raised.
Cortyn says: For many players, a dungeon of the “Mythic +12” difficulty is still a tough nut to crack, but the increased item level of the rewards should now provide more players with an incentive to push a corresponding key as high as possible. Everyone else will simply enjoy better rewards that – as always – naturally have the wrong secondary stats, leading to long discussions in Teamspeak. But otherwise, it wouldn’t be World of Warcraft, would it?
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The Playstation 4 Pro has already been extensively tested by first reviewers. Therefore, the first reviews and test results are now available. Read here whether Sony’s new console is worth it or if you can still stick with the old PS4.
“PS4 Pro, what can you actually do?” This question many console fans are probably asking themselves when it comes to making a purchase decision for Sony’s new gaming box. Is the purchase worth it even if you already have a PS4, or is the new box so good that it is almost a must-buy?
The Advantages of the Playstation 4 Pro
Some time ago, the first test units of the PS4 Pro were sent to selected websites and magazines. Their reviews are mostly finished now, and we have looked at the most prominent opinions – for example from GamePro, Gamespot, Eurogamer, and IGN. The critics agreed on many points.
The pure graphical power of the console is a clear advantage, and the box can easily handle resolutions that are close to native 4K via “checkerboard upscaling” when a corresponding TV is connected. Even titles that have not been optimized for 4K can approach the ultra-HD format thanks to upscaling. Additionally, the reviews praise the effective power management of the console as well as the new DualShock 4 controller.
However, the testers are less enthusiastic about the remaining features of the Playstation 4. The console is heavily focused on pure gaming and offers much fewer multimedia features than, for example, Microsoft’s Xbox One. Furthermore, many critics complain about the lack of support for UHD 4K BluRay discs. Since owners of 4K TVs are considered a target group for the PS4 Pro, this is more than just unsatisfactory.
Also problematic: To take advantage of the better graphics and resolution of the PS4 Pro, developers of the respective gamesmust patch these features in via upgrades. Whether this will happen for every game is not guaranteed. Additionally, the results of upscaling can vary greatly. Games like Rise of the Tomb Raider or Shadow of Mordor perform excellently on the 4K display, but for games like Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, hardly any difference to the conventional HD resolution is noticeable. You can find the games optimized for “PS4 Pro” at release on 10.11. here.
To buy or not to buy, that is the question!
The Playstation 4 Pro has no exclusive titles, as all PS4 games should still run on the standard PS4. Only the 4K support, the better controller, and the generally better performance are arguments in favor of the new console. However, according to the previous reviews, this is not enough to actually buy a PS4 Pro if you already have a conventional PS4 or the recently released PS4 Slim.
However, anyone who owns a 4K TV or wants to buy such a device should seriously consider switching consoles. Because the other Playstations will never be able to use the full potential of the big TV. And if you don’t own a Playstation at all, you are definitely well advised with the Pro, because it surpasses every other console in pure performance and is relatively cheap at 399 euros. All Playstation 4 games are compatible with the Pro, so you don’t have to buy any game again.
Also important: VR games require a lot of computing power. And even if the old PS4 already performs decently with Playstation VR and hardly any differences from the Pro are noticeable, as a VR fan with the PS4 Pro you are on the safe side that even upcoming VR games will still work well: Do PS VR games run better with the PS4 Pro?
In the following link, you can take a look at an offer on Amazon:
That the PS4 Pro is a decent console is confirmed by the ratings that have been released so far. Sony’s new machine generally scores very well, and no rating has been below 80 percent. In the following table, we have listed the ratings that have been published so far along with the corresponding websites for you.
World of Tanks Blitz is gaining momentum, in a figurative sense. The formerly mobile-only spin-off of World of Tanks is now also being released on Valve’s distribution platform Steam. There, we can grab the free-to-play game for free and play with our Steam buddies. Additionally, we also receive special “Pioneer Packs” on Steam, which contain special tanks like the “Panther 88” or the legendary “Großtraktor”. From November 9 to 18, there is also a special camouflage for Steam players called Breakthrough.
PC Master Race?
The great thing about World of Tanks Blitz is that you can play the game cross-platform. Both Apple users and Android users can toss grenades at each other on their respective devices without the game having a problem with it.
This platform compatibility goes even further, and PC players can compete with mobile gamers. However, since PC gamers might have an advantage over touchscreen warriors thanks to mouse and keyboard, players on mobile platforms can activate an option so they don’t match with PC users in the same game.
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The contents of the Battlepacks in Battlefield 1 change weekly. We show you which skins you can get in Battlepack Revision 4.
To stand out from “the rest of the players” in Battlefield 1, there are many different weapon skins available in the game. You can obtain these skins through Battlepacks, which can be randomly gifted at the end of a round or exchanged for scrap items in the menu. Depending on the type of Battlepack, the costs increase, but so do the chances of getting a rarer skin. We show you which contents can be found in the Battlepacks this week.
Revision 4 Battlepack Contents
This week, in addition to the normal and rare skins, you also have the chance to get 3 legendary skins. These are:
Foch – M1909 Benét-Mercié
The Legionnaire – Revolver No. 3
The Medicine – Russian M1895 (Infantry)
Additionally, there is a chance for the Jagged Knife Puzzle Piece and the Bartek Club Puzzle Piece. If there is a skin that you like, you can try your luck with the Battlepacks this week. We also have a more detailed explanation of how Battlepacks work in Battlefield 1. In the following image, you can see the Battlepacks for this week in overview.
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A new feature in League of Legends replaces armor penetration. How is it calculated and what does the lethality factor even mean?
At the start of Season 7 in League of Legends, there are some changes waiting for you. Among other things, there are changes due to plants in the jungle and new ranked queues. Additionally, there is a replay system and a sandbox mode where you can prove your skills. The changes for the LoL season 2017 can be found here. Another change was the removal of armor penetration. We show you how the lethality factor in LoL works.
LoL Lethality – Lethality Factor Patch 6.22
In League of Legends, the flat armor penetration has been replaced by the lethality factor. This factor calculates armor penetration a bit differently. Since the lethality factor scales with the target’s level, assassins still have a chance in the game even after a weak early game. This addresses the snowball problem that existed previously with assassins. If an assassin fell behind, it was only hard to catch up. Now that the lethality factor is tied to the target’s level, the calculation of armor penetration works differently and functions as follows.
Calculation of the lethality factor: The calculation of the new factor occurs in 2 ways. Thus, 40% of the lethality factor is directly applied as flat armor penetration. The remaining 60% are released linearly with the level of the respective opponent.
Example: If you have a lethality factor of 10, you immediately get 4 flat armor penetration from that. For each level of the opponent, an additional 0.33 armor penetration is released. At level 18, you then have the full 10 armor penetration points from the lethality factor (4 flat + 6 because the opponent is level 18).
These changes are particularly interesting for assassins who are based on attack damage. The developers want you to have an impact as an assassin in the later stages of the game without turning the game upside down too early.
What do you think of these changes to armor penetration?
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In The Division there is a lot of information about Update 1.5. The inventory will finally be expanded, and Massive has commented on the PS4 Pro.
Recently, the State of the Game aired on November 10, the weekly report from the developers. Numerous pieces of information were shared, which we will now present to you in a clear format.
New World Tier and new Max Gear Score are appropriate
In recent days, agents have been discussing a lot in the forums about whether World Tier 5 and the new maximum gear score of 256 are coming too soon. Both are to be introduced with Update 1.5, which is currently being tested on the PTS, the public test servers. After all, Update 1.4 has only been live for a few days now. And all the items that players are currently farming will become useless again with Update 1.5.
In the livestream, the developers mentioned that yes, with 1.5, the pursuit of higher quality items will start over again. But there are good reasons for that:
The maximum gear score of 229 has been achievable for months, since 1.3. Many agents have already reached the maximum gear score. While 1.4 has only been live for a short time, the maximum has been climbed for some time. It is time for a new ceiling, even if 1.4 feels like a new start for many agents.
Furthermore, with Survival more than just the Survival Mode is coming. Agents will have many new activities to do, justifying a new maximum. Much new content is coming.
This is also a one-time occurrence: In the future, there will not be a new World Tier and a new maximum gear score introduced every month. This is a unique situation. This statement also indicates that Update 1.5 and Survival will likely be released at the end of November on PC and Xbox One. This would be a month after the launch of 1.4.
The inventory will be greatly expanded
Further information released today:
They are increasing your inventory with 1.5: From 70 slots it will be expanded to 150! In the past, it has often been emphasized that they are looking for ways to expand this.
Massive speaks for the first time about the PS4 Pro: They are excited about the idea of optimizing The Division for the PS4 Pro. However, there is still no information to announce.
With Update 1.5, performance will be improved. This should result in fewer lags.
They are still testing the opposing armor damage in PvP. Players who predict that this will completely ruin the game are reassured by Massive: In PvP, this value will be treated differently than in PvE. Moreover, it will be thoroughly tested before being implemented into the live game.
PTS update comes tomorrow
Tomorrow, Friday, November 11, an update for the Survival PTS will come. The patch notes will be published in the near future. The PTS update will be accompanied by maintenance work. When exactly this will take place is still unknown. But as soon as the PTS are live again, the Survival mode will be disabled for a while. The focus will be on Update 1.5.
What do you think of these announcements?
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The selective multiplayer RPG Shroud of the Avatar is competing for the favor of sandbox players and story fans. However, there are significant issues, particularly in the quest area.
Combining a sandbox with many freedoms and an as-open-as-possible housing system with a story-driven game is not easy. Both can clash with each other. A good example of this is Shroud of the Avatar. After the truly successful introduction, where an army of the undead attacks an outpost, the story-driven game unravels massively due to the sandbox effect. The player reaches the first village and sees the houses of other players. Here, Viking houses line up alongside treehouses, and players decorate their front yards with snowmen, stacked furniture, and write messages with fruit on the lawns.
Sandbox versus Story
After narrowly escaping an army of the undead and expecting a refugee camp, this completely ruins the atmosphere. Moreover, there is no possibility of creating instances in housing zones (every town in the game) to show changes to the area, for instance. A murderer will never end up in prison. No NPC can die. Houses cannot burn down. Although the developers want to bypass this by giving NPCs different names, creating the impression that NPC A is in prison after his atrocities and has been replaced by NPC B. However, this does not provide an immersive solution.
Shroud of the Avatar has another problem. The game wants to be a “story-driven RPG,” suggesting that considerable emphasis is placed on good, profound quests with many twists and surprises. Some of the missions appear quite interesting, even if the implementation almost fits into the “frustrating” category. To unmask an arsonist, you talk to every NPC and search every house for clues. You scour the entire area, trying to find the right keywords in conversations with NPCs, and get hardly any hints on how to continue this quest. It’s simply frustrating.
This is just hardly fun…
Another example: A resident of the village of Soltown is missing a necklace. So, you ask everyone who knows anything about it. From one NPC, you learn that a grave robber is on the loose. You discover him in the cemetery. However, you cannot talk to him about the situation. A bug? No. You either leave it alone or you attack the man and return the necklace to the villager. This is not only illogical but also completely devoid of fun. Why aren’t there multiple ways to solve this quest – which, by the way, takes place in the “Love” questline.
So, love means just attacking a suspicious person in a cemetery? Such situations can be found everywhere in the game. In the large city of Ardoris, you are sent from NPC A to NPC B, who in turn asks you to find NPC C. Or you are constantly delivering some letters. RPG fans who appreciate a good story are simply used to much better by now.
Richard Garriott explained that he is currently playing through the story and has approved the quests up to the city of Ardoris. What can be played up to that point already corresponds to “final” quality… And it makes one fear that the story of Shroud of the Avatar cannot meet the expectations of players due to these quests. Quests should be fun, amaze, evoke emotions, and not frustrate or bore. Shroud of the Avatar still has a long way to go to become a “finished” product, but whether the quests can ultimately be enjoyable remains unfortunately questionable.
Now that the Playstation 4 Pro is available, many gamers are wondering how the higher performance of the console affects Playstation VR.
The magazine VG247 made a direct comparison, which was not so easy. Because with Playstation VR games, it’s like with regular Playstation 4 games played on the PS4 Pro. Without an update, nothing changes. This means that currently only the games on the PS4 Pro benefit that have been appropriately adjusted through a patch.
Currently, the PS VR games are:
Battlezone
Bound
Driveclub VR
PlayStation VR Worlds
Rez Infinite
RIGS Mechanized Combat League
Rise of the Tomb Raider
The Playroom VR
Thumper
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
Games need to be adjusted
For other games, the patch is still missing. But even for the games that have received an update, the difference is not always immediately noticeable. It is up to the developer how to utilize the power of the PS4 Pro. This may result in a higher framerate for one game, while another game may see slightly better graphics. In most cases, load times are significantly shorter. The game Thumper is used as an example. This renders on the Playstation 4 Pro at a higher resolution. However, since the display of the Playstation VR cannot represent this, downsampling occurs, from which the visuals benefit even with the VR headset.
In the VR flagship game PlayStation VR Worlds, the difference can only be seen in the game menus, which are located in a dark room that now appears “sharper” with the PS4 Pro. The biggest visual enhancement is probably experienced in the minigame London Heist. Here the graphics are expected to show a visible improvement.
Playstation VR benefits from the PS4 Pro only to a relatively small extent. Some games run more smoothly, while others show slight visual improvements, and most load faster. The adjustments always depend on the respective game.
Do you want to see for yourself how the VR games benefit from the PS4 Pro?
Currently, an item from a vendor is causing a stir in Destiny. This makes it possible to reach T15.
When we reported on the weekly reset on Tuesday, we were baffled as well. The “Iron Lord” artifacts offered a surprise at Tyra Karn: Felwinter’s Memory can be purchased this week with extremely good attributes. Even T15 is possible!
Explanation in advance:
The attributes intellect, discipline, and strength influence the cooldowns of the super, grenade, and melee charge. Each attribute can be improved with a maximum of 5 slots, which are filled with bonuses on the gear pieces.
The main goal is to fill a total of 12 slots. This is referred to as T12. Those who reach T12 can consider themselves lucky. You can find interesting articles about this here:
But now there is an artifact on offer that easily breaks the T12 limit with extreme bonuses to the attributes. A Guardian shows how he even reaches the absolute maximum of T15 with it:
Definitely worth grabbing – or?
Felwinter’s Memory brings 38 intellect, 129 discipline, and 86 strength. For comparison: Skorris’s Memory has a weak 60 strength and Perun’s Memory 34 discipline and 34 strength.
But is Felwinter’s Memory a must-buy this week? The answer is yes if you absolutely want to bring your Guardian to T15 just to show off to your buddies: “Hey, look at this!” Keep in mind that you must first perform noble deeds in the Plaguelands before Tyra Karn will hand you the artifact.
Otherwise, the answer is no. Because: Felwinter’s Memory has the interesting characteristic that you lose your super, but gain an extra grenade and an additional melee attack as well as minor bonuses to all stats.
In other words: The intellect value, which shortens the cooldown of the super, is irrelevant. It doesn’t matter if it has filled 5 slots or none at all. The super is disabled. With Felwinter’s Memory, you only need a maximum of T10 anyway. And that goal can also be achieved with many other items.
At first glance, this artifact seems extremely overpowered, but it really is not.
By the way: The November Iron Banner is currently underway. Efrideet is offering armor pieces that are T12-capable. This is a worthwhile purchase.
The release of the MMORPG Bless is delayed in Europe and the USA. Now publisher Aeria Games explains what the current issues are.
The two biggest issues with Bless at the moment are the combat system and performance. The combat system especially needs a revision of the targeting system. This also applies to the auto-targeting, which is currently not working as expected. Until now, there was also no way to “lock on” to targets and keep them in sight. This feature will be introduced soon. Additionally, adjustments to the combat UI are being made, including better displays for damage and healing. All of this is meant to make battles in Bless significantly more enjoyable.
There are still a few issues to address
In terms of performance, several unexpected problems have been encountered. This performance drops significantly during events such as sieges and raids. Additionally, loading times for persistent world content are very high. Another issue is the loading of textures and monsters, which is currently taking too much time. The team is currently working to present a seamless player experience. Loading times should hardly be noticeable.
Do you still have sisters?
Additionally, the developers are working on several things that are simply meant to enhance the overall enjoyment of the game. This includes a clearer chat, improvements to the world map, and a tutorial that better integrates into the game. It is currently not clear how long it will take the developers to implement all of this. But in the end, a Bless should stand that is simply much more fun due to the improvements.
Blizzard is hosting a “Free Weekend” for Overwatch. Anyone can take a look at the hero shooter for free.
Overwatch is on everyone’s lips after BlizzCon. Not only was the new hero Sombra introduced, but also some new game modes and maps were presented. Blizzard apparently wants to take advantage of the current attention to attract some new players to the hero shooter. Very soon, a “Free Weekend” will take place, where all interested players can try Overwatch completely for free.
Players on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 can play Overwatch for free starting November 18, 2016, at 8:00 PM. The event runs until Monday, allowing you to enjoy the weekend.
All users on PC can simply install the game via the Battle.net software, while console players use the stores of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Those who decide to purchase the game after the weekend can transfer their progress – just make sure to use the same account for the purchase as for the “Free Weekend”.
Cortyn says: A free weekend for Overwatch is just the right time to bring in new players and friends to the shooter. However, I hope that the “Sombra Patch” is live by then, as most of my “yet-to-be-converted” friends are talking about Sombra. It would be a shame if they couldn’t try her out during the free weekend.
Update: Apparently, Sombra will not be released by that time, as Blizzard’s announcement states that “all 22 heroes” will be available for selection – Sombra would be number 23.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, check out our Overwatch game page.
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On the PS4 Pro, most games are upscaled. Which games run without upscaling?
Today, on November 10th, the PS4 Pro, Sony’s most powerful console to date, is being released. At launch, dozens of games will be “PS4 Pro” optimized, but the majority of these games will not enable native 4K gaming.
This means that the new console will upscale many optimized games in resolution. We speak of rendering and upscaling. According to earlier statements by PlayStation head Andrew House, it ultimately comes down to the result, not the terminology. Nonetheless, we want to look at which games now offer native 4K.
List of Games with Native 4K
This list was taken from Reddit and shows only those games with native 4K that have already been officially announced. In the future, more games will definitely be added. As of now, there are 18 games that will come with native 4K.
Bound
Forma.8
Futuridium EP Deluxe
Hustle Kings
Mantis Burn Racing
NBA 2K17
Neon Chrome
Ni-Oh
Pro Evolution Soccer 2017
Rez Infinite
Smite
The Elder Scrolls Online
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
The Last Of Us Remastered
The Witness
Thumper
Viking Squad
Wheels of Aurelia
Note: This list is not official and does not claim to be exhaustive.
Kosumoth in WoW is finally bringing his mount. We reveal how you can get it.
Since yesterday (10/09/2016), the “secret” world boss Kosumoth has his mount Deepseeker – a jellyfish that allows you to ride underwater. The jellyfish is a reward for a world quest, which does not simply appear – you have to play for it a bit laboriously. We reveal how it all works.
The associated world quest “DANGER: Kosumoth the Hungry” must be unlocked individually for each character. The process takes about 2 hours and involves a lot of traveling around the Broken Isles. To keep track of the steps, it’s best to install an addon for displaying coordinates, such as “MapCoords”.
1. Go to Broken Shore (37, 71) and talk to Drak’thul. Keep talking to him until he has nothing new to tell you. 2. Further along the Broken Shore, go to coordinates 57, 52. The cave entrance is blocked by stones. Pull one of the elite demons to the cave entrance and let him kill you. Then, run as a spirit from the graveyard to your corpse and resurrect in the cave! At the very end of the cave, next to the skeleton, there is a small, well-hidden lootable dirt pile. Loot the “Confused Relic” from this and then use the Hearthstone. 3. Return to Drak’Thul (see step 1) and talk to him again until he has nothing new to say.
After that, you must click on a total of 10 orbs that are hidden in caves all over the world. It’s important that you follow the correct order of the orbs. These caves are sometimes very well hidden and often overgrown with grass or other plants.
1. Azsuna 38, 37 – at a tree stump, hidden under bushes.
You can hardly see the cave. Run into the bushes!
2. Stormheim 32, 75 – at the transition to Suramar behind a tree. A powerful elite enemy is walking around here, which you either stun or avoid. The orb is behind him. 3. Val’Sharah 41, 80 – once again at a tree stump. An Arcane Elemental blocks the way, kill or stun him. His spells kill players within seconds. 4. Broken Shore 32, 72 – A cave deep underwater. Watch out for the geysers, they deal high damage. 5. Azsuna 59, 13 – Another cave, hidden under Arcane Crystals and underbrush. 6. World Map (Broken Isles) 67, 14 – In the northeast of Stormheim, under a neutral shark underwater is the cave entrance. 7. Highmountain 56, 38 – The “obvious” cave is a deception. Right next to the cave entrance is another cave hidden behind bushes. 8. Azsuna 53, 28 – Once again a cave entrance at a tree root, overgrown with plants. 9. World Map (Broken Isles) 49, 90 – A sunken ship in the area “The Eye of Azshara” (not the dungeon!). Swim through the ship’s hull and you’ll find the cave entrance. 10. Broken Shore 37, 71 – The last orb is on a table by Drak’thul.
If everything worked out, Drak’thul should laugh at you. Afterwards, you can see a new world quest in the area “The Eye of Azshara” (still not the dungeon). Kill Kosumoth with a group (5 players are sufficient) and you will receive the mount “Deepseeker”!
Keep in mind that this world quest now appears anew every 2 weeks and offers either the Deepseeker or the pet Hungry Claw. This week, for the first time, the Deepseeker is available, so make use of it!
Today, on November 10th, maintenance is taking place for The Division. Three bug fixes will be deployed.
Currently, the PTS phase for Survival and Update 1.5 is running for PC agents. The public test servers for Update 1.4 received updates every Thursday in the past, along with server downtime. Whether that will be the case today as well is still unknown. At the moment, it seems that players can play on the PTS as usual. Presumably, updates will occur this time on Mondays since the servers went live last Monday.
The main game of The Division, however, will undergo maintenance today, November 10th, along with a changelog.
At 9:30 AM, the servers will be shut down. They are expected to be offline for 3 hours, so you can play The Division 1.4 again around 12:30 PM.
What will change today?
The following changes are noted:
A bug is fixed, which allowed players under level 30 to obtain high-end rewards from sealed boxes from vendors.
There were issues with the gear score calculation, causing players to end up in the wrong world tier.
Under certain conditions, the maximum underground rank could exceed 40.
So today there are only three bug fixes.
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Blizzard establishes the Overwatch League with a new system – similar to the Bundesliga. How will the League and the teams be structured in this eSport, and what can we expect? Here you get the info.
Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime announced at the BlizzCon 2016 this weekend that they want to offer players a career opportunity with the Overwatch League. The League system is intended to give teams the opportunity to secure fixed contracts – with a minimum salary and bonus packages. The spectacle will start already in the coming year 2017. Let’s take a closer look at the structure of the League.
The “Overwatch League” System
Blizzard has been a pioneer in eSports with “StarCraft”, which paved the way for other games in eSports more than 10 years ago. With the Overwatch League, they aim to revolutionize eSports. Similar to soccer, there will be teams representing specific cities, thereby bringing the League to a regional level. Furthermore, fans are supposed to be much more involved, creating new dynamics in the scene.
What happens in the first “Overwatch League” season?
Every week, the matches of the best teams will be streamed live. Highlights of the games are planned to be shown between the best matches, along with features that could consist of interviews with the players or in-depth analyses of the games.
In the Overwatch League, the main focus is on the players’ skills, and a talent pool will be created from the top players on the leaderboards. In the preseason, teams can compete for contracts to form the top roster for the actual season.
What are the future plans?
The grand finale will be formed by an elite tournament, alongside the World Championship. Here, the best players can compete for the ultimate top position. Additionally, Blizzard intends to continually expand the League and desires a large global event for the future that brings a regional charm.
Will the new “Overwatch League” system work?
A crucial factor will likely be whether the community actually wants such a regional system. Once the teams are formed and players are under contract, the Overwatch League will be connected to regular LAN events. Will fans be willing to travel to see their favorite team in the host city of the matches? This could present a challenge for American fans due to the long travel distances. Something special would need to be offered at the local events because they could also comfortably watch from their couch.
Blizzard is definitely taking a step in the right direction by providing more security for players. All players receive a contract with benefits and a fixed salary. Additionally, qualified teams are guaranteed a place in the League. This could reduce the problem of players suddenly disappearing and provides the opportunity to follow certain players over a longer period. These regulations may even have the effect that eSports is seen more as a professional vocation.
Leya says: Personally, I think that a system that offers players more security and involves the community more can be very healthy for the eSports scene and I am curious to see if it will work in practice as Blizzard wishes in theory. I will definitely continue to follow it!
The Broken Shore of WoW was not the same. Once, one was supposed to fight Tyrande there.
While many things in World of Warcraft: Legion worked well, it was a long and rocky road for the developers to reach the current state of the game. Especially the Broken Shore – the introductory scenario – underwent many changes throughout its development. Today, the scenario lasts about 25 minutes and focuses on the Legion threat and the deaths of important heroes – but it was not always like this!
In a panel at BlizzCon, the developers talked about a very early version of the scenario, which had a total length of almost 3 hours. Gnomes overcome a ruin, the player jumps into a Gyrocopter and must bring a tower down. Afterward, you rescue captured elves, tend to the wounded, fight against Naga, and slowly explore the island.
But the real “highlight” came after that: Relatively out of place, there was a beautiful area on the island, a part of an ancient city of the highborne. Amidst beautiful trees and elven architecture stands Tyrande Whisperwind, surrounded by a circle of dead sentinels. Also present were the spirits of the ancient priestesses who worshiped Elune alongside Tyrande 10,000 years ago.
The reason for this event was a dreadlord who had taken Tyrande under his control – it was up to the players to attack the high priestess. As soon as her health points were reduced to 30%, she begs “Mother Moon” to destroy this illusion, after which exactly that happens: All players find themselves in the destroyed ruins, nothing is left of the beautiful city.
Ultimately, however, these plans were discarded. The scenario was cool and fun, but the story lacked an important point: the Legion. The threat was too obscured and overshadowed by other stories. So they started from scratch and redesigned the Broken Shore to what we know today.
Cortyn says: Even though I can understand the reasons for the redesign, I would still have enjoyed the Tyrande story as an “elf fan”. Ultimately, however, it is probably better to keep the introductory scenario short and snappy to tell the story. The threat of the Legion would probably not come across as convincingly if we had spent a lot of time with illusions and flying gnome helicopters.
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On the test servers of Diablo 3, you can already try Patch 2.4.3 with the “Diablo 1” remake. We will show you how to do that.
During this year’s BlizzCon, the developers announced changes for Diablo 3. The 2 biggest changes are the new Necromancer class and a “Diablo 1″ remake in Diablo 3. The remake of the original Diablo version comes as a dungeon with 16 levels into the game. Today, Blizzard has already unlocked the corresponding patch on the PTR servers. You can try out the content there before it is on the live servers. We will show you how to play the “Diablo 1” remake on the test servers.
Playing the “Diablo 1” Remake on PTR Servers
This patch includes “The Darkening of Tristram” and is now playable on the test servers. To play on the PTR servers, you need a Battle.net account that is neither closed nor banned. This account must be linked to a “Diablo 3” license. In your account management on the Battle.net website, select your game license for Diablo 3 and click on “Create PTR Account”.
After you have created your Diablo 3 PTR account, select “Diablo 3” in the Battle.net software on your PC and click on the dropdown menu next to the “Play” button. Currently, it is likely set to Europe. Now, select “PTR”.
Once the patch has been downloaded and installed, you can play Patch 2.4.3 on the test servers.
A detailed guide on how to copy your “Diablo 3” characters to your PTR account can be found on the official Diablo 3 blog.
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In FIFA 17 FUT, we take a look at a new Squad-Building Challenge. A special card of Mike Jensen is the reward.
In the “Ultimate Team” mode, a new live SBC is available. This one is all about the “Tippeligaen” league. As a reward, a Mike Jensen with upgraded attributes is offered. In a Squad-Building Challenge (SBC), you need to create a team with cards from your club that must meet certain requirements. We are now presenting a possible solution for the new live SBC.
How to complete the “Mike Jensen” Challenge
The reward is the following card of Mike Jensen. He is a CM, plays for Rosenborg BK in the Tippeligaen and his nationality is Danish.
The requirements:
Tippeligaen: At least 5 players
Denmark: At least 3 players
Team of the Week: Exactly one player
Nationalities: Exactly 3
Team Chemistry: At least 95
Number of players in the team: 11
A complete team must be created. Here is a possible solution. Keep in mind that many other teams are also possible:
Many gamers will surely switch to the new console as soon as the Playstation 4 Pro is released. But how do you transfer your data from the old PS4 to the new console?
There are various methods to transfer your profile and data from the regular PS4 to the new Pro. The easiest way is through a direct transfer if you own both the old and the new console.
Just follow these steps to transfer data from the PS4 to the PS4 Pro:
First, establish a connection between both PS4 consoles using the same network. It’s best to use an Ethernet cable for this.
On your TV, switch to the PS4 Pro first.
Now turn on both consoles.
On the PS4 Pro, go to Settings/System and look for “Transfer from another PS4”.
Next, simply follow the instructions that appear on the screen. It will say to press the power button of the old PS4 until it beeps.
You will now receive various options for the data transfer; for example, if you do not want to transfer all data.
The system will ask if you want to transfer the active PS4 user accounts. If you have multiple accounts, you will need to log in to each one individually.
The data transfer now begins. The system may then ask for your PSN password.
Alternative way to transfer PS4 data to PS4 Pro
Another method of transferring data from PS4 to PS4 Pro is through an indirect transfer. However, you will need an external storage device with USB 3.0 and the exFAT format for this.
First, connect the storage device to the old PS4.
Go to Settings/System and look for “Backup and Restore”. Now select the connected storage device as the target.
Now perform a reset on the old Playstation 4, which can be done under Settings/Initialization.
Next, connect the storage device to the PS4 Pro. Under Settings/System, select “Backup and Restore”.
After that, perform a restart. All accounts will be disabled at first. So you will need to log in again and have the passwords ready.
Finally, you need to activate the PS4 Pro as your primary console.
Both methods take about an hour, depending on how much data needs to be transferred. This way, you are well prepared for the transition to the Playstation 4 Pro, which will be available for purchase starting tomorrow, November 10th. You can view an offer on Amazon at the following link:
The first computer role-playing games like The Bard’s Tale, Ultima, or the Gold Box games by SSI used turn-based combat systems. This opened up many tactical possibilities. But does a turn-based combat system also work in an MMORPG?
Most MMOs use real-time combat – which really aren’t. The typical tab-targeting and hotbar system gives players the ability to issue commands that are then executed after a certain time. Real real-time combat would be if every mouse click or every key press would trigger an action immediately. This becomes difficult in MMOs, as lag must be taken into account. The delay at which data is transmitted to the server and back.
Fast or rather tactical?
While some developers try to make a combat system as fast and action-packed as possible, this requires a good network structure and fast data transmissions – alongside good reaction times from the players. Another option would be classic turn-based combat, and some MMOs even use this. Atlantica Online, for example, or League of Angels. In these games, players are transported to a combat screen when a confrontation occurs. Then the actions take place round by round. Each player can think about what they want to do, adjust their tactics, respond to moves…
Lag plays hardly any role here. Tactics and strategy take center stage. However, turn-based fights have a decisive disadvantage. You often have to wait. A player might take a long time for a turn. During this time, the other has nothing to do and quickly becomes bored. Additionally, the turn-based combat has to take place in a special “arena” outside of the game world. Otherwise, it would feel strange to observe players in combat. And how would a “third party” be able to join such a fight?
The world should be seamless
You would constantly be pulled out of the actual world during a fight to then fight in a small instance. This could get very annoying over time. An MMORPG must also allow for fights to be observed, so that someone can possibly intervene. MMORPGs generally want to create a vibrant world “seamlessly.” If players are constantly pulled out of this world, it does not provide the necessary immersion and the feeling of being in this world.
Turn-based combat is thus – just like in other genres – more for a specific target audience. Most MMO fans will probably stick with tab-targeting, or what do you think?
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