Many people may not know the MMO Civilization Online, and that will not change as it is being shut down at the beginning of December.
It has not even been a year since the sandbox MMO Civilization Online launched in Korea. In December 2015, the gates opened, and on December 7, 2016, they will close again. However, the development studio has further plans for the franchise and wants to develop a reboot that is supposed to offer better gameplay.
An MMO in the Civilization Universe
Civilization Online represents a mix of strategy and MMORPG. Unlike the main series, the sixth installment of which was released on October 21, you don’t play as a leader of one of the nations in Civ Online. You are a hero and must fight your way up to become the ruler to ultimately guide the history of your nation. To do this, you explore the vast game world, gather resources to craft, and must also fight against your enemies. It is possible to team up with other players to advance your faction together.
Interesting Gameplay Concept, Yet No Success
During your adventures, you progress through different eras such as antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, witnessing how the world and technology around you change. Civilization Online did not resonate well with players. Since it was not successful in Korea, it was never released in Europe and the USA. How this will affect the planned reboot remains uncertain. What exactly will be different and whether there are plans to release the game outside of Korea is currently still open.
Those who like Civilization will have to forgo Civ Online. Instead, it’s worth picking up Civilization 6, which, despite the comic graphics, offers the familiar strategy gameplay.
In Destiny, we look at all “Iron Lord” artifacts by Tyra Karn. Which artifact is best for which situation?
On September 20, 2016, the Destiny expansion “Rise of Iron” was released. Along with new activities and fresh gear, “game-changing” artifacts were introduced, each referencing a deceased Iron Lord.
Many Guardians had already collected all eight artifacts within weeks of launch and tuned them. For this, Tyra Karn at the Iron Temple offers a quest once a week for each character of yours. Perform noble deeds in the Plaguelands – that is, eliminate Splicers – so you can receive an “Iron Lord” artifact.
But what do you do with all these artifacts in your inventory and vault? When do I use which one?
A preliminary note: You should definitely have one of these artifacts in the artifact slot, provided you have some with good attributes. They bring passive buffs – and every buff is better than no buff at all. You can change the artifacts at any time in the game and adapt them to the situation.
On the following pages, we will present the artifacts individually and state their pros and cons. We will also specify in which situations they are best suited.
Overwatch will soon be enriched with 2 new maps – one of which is for the new duel game modes.
In addition to the Sombra highlight, there are more news for Overwatch from BlizzCon. Two new maps will soon make their way into the hero shooter.
The first map is “Oasis” and it is a control map (like Ilios, Nepal, Lijiang). The unique feature of this map is that the developers have incorporated a genuine “jump pad,” similar to what was seen in the old Quake or Unreal Tournament games. Oasis is set in the Arab deserts and is a city full of scientists. Since science often has legal boundaries, this city was built where researchers can pursue their urges almost without restrictions.
The significantly smaller map “Ecopoint: Antarctica” has a bit more history, as the character Mei was stationed here for a long time. Mei, along with several scientists, investigated the effects and causes of some weather phenomena – at least for a while. Due to an incident, the scientists found themselves in trouble, issued a distress signal, and put themselves into cryo-stasis, hoping to be rescued in a few weeks.
But this help never arrived, so Mei was cryogenically frozen for nearly 10 years (which also explains why she has a heart of ice and knows no mercy). Anyone wanting to learn more about Mei and her life at the station should take a closer look there.
The Antarctica map will primarily be used for the new 1v1 and 3v3 modes, as players have limited space and exciting duels arise quickly.
Oasis will be playable on the PTR in December. Ecopoint: Antarctica will already be included in the Sombra patch and will hence arrive on the PTR later this week.
The newest pet in World of Warcraft is quite corrupted. But also incredibly cute.
In recent years, Blizzard has repeatedly designed pets for World of Warcraft, the proceeds of which go to a good cause. Over the various expansions, Blizzard has been able to raise several million dollars, which have always been donated to the “Make a Wish” Foundation. This organization tries to fulfill the heartfelt wishes of children with particularly severe illnesses – in short, a good cause.
In 2016, Blizzard wants to host such an event again and will sell the “Demonic Kitten” in the shop starting December 1, 2016.
The price for the little creature has not been announced yet, but if we look at the other pets from the past, the price will probably be around €10 again.
Cortyn says: I always have a bit of trouble leaving money in the Blizzard shop because I generally have a “negative” attitude towards such sales. However, if the money is collected for a good cause, then… okay, who am I kidding? Just look closely at the kitten and ask yourself: Could you resist those cute, corrupted eyes? I can’t.
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The new update for Pokémon GO makes changes to gym takeovers and introduces daily bonuses into the game.
The roll-out for the new update of Pokémon GO has begun. This means that some trainers will have to wait a bit longer for this patch than others. Gradually, this patch will be released in different regions. When exactly the patch will be available for all trainers in Germany is currently unknown. However, you may be able to download update 0.45.0 for Android or 1.15.0 for iOS in a few days. The wait for this update is worth it, as there are positive changes regarding gym battles.
Pokémon GO Patch Notes 0.45.0 Android / 1.15.0 iOS
On the official “Pokémon GO” website, the developers announce the following changes:
Daily bonuses: There are now daily bonuses for your first Pokémon catch and PokéStop visit.
Gym: If you defeat the opposing gym leader, there is now a short period during which only you can place a Pokémon in the empty gym.
Gym prestige: If you defeat a regular gym member, the opposing gym now loses more prestige.
Gym prestige: The prestige gained during training has been reduced.
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With this patch, the daily bonuses are now active, which you can receive while playing Pokémon GO. These rewards include Stardust and experience points, as well as various helpful items. With these daily bonuses, Pokémon GO players get a new incentive to play the game daily. You can find more information about these rewards in our overview of daily rewards in Pokémon GO. There, we also show you how to get a super bonus.
The changes to the gym will likely please some fans. If you fought hard for a victory against a gym leader, your place in the gym is now finally secure. In the various “Pokémon GO” groups on Facebook it was often mentioned that trainers have fought a gym leader and another trainer quickly took the place. This gameplay is no longer supported.
The Amazon Lightning Deals start at a set time, which we indicate in the news. The offers are then limited in time and quantity but can be reserved in the cart for 15 minutes.
The week begins with a monitor temptation: If you’ve always wanted to play on an impressive widescreen display (aspect ratio 21:9) with a 34-inch diagonal and a stunning resolution of 3,440×1,440 pixels, you should take a closer look at today’s Amazon Lightning Deals. Starting at 11 AM, the LG 34UC88-B will be available for three hours, a well-equipped monitor with great resolution and size. A slight curvature ensures that the eyes do not catch unfavorable viewing angles – curved monitors also enhance immersion a little. In addition, the monitor supports AMD’s FreeSync at up to 60 Hz.
The IPS panel of the LG monitor switches at 5 ms and covers the sRGB color space by 99% – a value sufficient even for hobby graphic designers, especially since the monitor is factory color-calibrated. There is also a hub for connecting USB 3.0 devices. Convenient! And just in time for Christmas bonuses or for creating gift wish lists.
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Undeserved “Play of the Game” moments in Overwatch will soon be a thing of the past.
After each match in Overwatch, certain players are highlighted for a few special seconds when the “Play of the Game” is shown, showcasing the most impressive or important move of the match. Often, this features big multi-kills, significant revives, or the immediate interruption of an enemy ultimate. However, the player featured in the “Play of the Game” is not always the one truly responsible for the numerous kills.
For instance, if a Zarya binds all 6 enemies to a point with her ultimate and Junkrat subsequently annihilates them with his RIP-Tire, Junkrat may have effectively made the kills, but that would not have been possible without Zarya. The colleagues at Kotaku spoke with Geoff Goodman from Blizzard about this issue at GamesCom.
“There is a plan that we internally call ‘Play of the Game 2.0’. It has been on our list for a while, but we had to set priorities. We have a lot of cool ideas. We want to do a lot with the camera. We have some ideas for cooperative PotGs.”
The biggest goal here is to honor all involved players equally.
“We want to focus on the combo play to showcase all [involved]. However, there are some obstacles, such as how we represent the highlight intros and how we accurately determine who was involved.”
However, there is no specific date on when to expect the revised PotG system. Since it won’t appear with the November patch, the next timeframe is likely to be in 2017.
Cortyn says: Honestly, I really like the PotG system as it is, even if – or precisely because – sometimes very absurd scenes occur and very “undeserved” highlights are included. For me, this often has a high entertainment value, but I definitely understand if other players dislike it. The main thing is that Blizzard manages to present it coolly. But I am confident.
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In recent weeks, some strong titles in the shooter genre have been released. In addition to Titanfall 2 you can also choose Battlefield 1 and Call of Duty Infinite Warfare . Although all games belong to the shooter genre, there are numerous differences between the titles. For Battlefield 1, for example, the hardcore and “Fog of War” mode have been announced. For Call of Duty, hardcore players have the YOLO mode, which demands your skills. To find out which game suits you better, we compare the games with each other.
Battlefield 1 vs. Infinite Warfare
While both games are current shooters that were released close together in time, they do not appeal to the same audience. With different gameplay aspects, other visual styles, and completely different settings, Battlefield 1 and Infinite Warfare take two different paths.
In Battlefield 1, the typical class distribution is used with Assault, Support, Recon, or Medics. You can find more information in our Battlefield 1 class guide. Infinite Warfare, on the other hand, relies on Combat Rigs, through which you can become a stealth sniper, a remote-controlled drone, or many other classes. More details on this can be found in our Call of Duty Infinite Warfare Combat Rig overview.
The settings are similar to our comparison between Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2. Battlefield 1 takes place in World War I, where gripping battles in trenches and aerial combat in various aircraft await you. Infinite Warfare is the stark counterpart, as it is set in the future and offers you fast-paced battles in space. There are also interesting science fiction weapons with which you can fight your opponents in various ways.
There are also some differences in playstyle. The atmosphere of World War I is strongly reflected in the single-player mode of Battlefield 1. It is not just a massacre, but has moments in between that provoke thought. The multiplayer mode also offers various game modes where you can prove your skill with airplanes, tanks, or pigeon-catching.
Infinite Warfare offers the fast-paced battles that you are familiar with from the “Call of Duty” series. These have now been upgraded with new gameplay mechanics. Combat in space takes place with vehicles or on foot. With a grappling hook function, you can pull yourself directly to opponents to fight with them. However, you can also pull yourself to objects to move faster. There is also a zombie mode and David Hasselhoff waiting for you.
Conclusion: As you have already learned, although both games are at home in the shooter genre, they have significant differences. If you prefer fast gameplay in a futuristic setting, you should take a closer look at Call of Duty Infinite Warfare. If you prefer classic and more realistic gaming, then Battlefield 1 with its World War setting is the right choice for you.
On Metacritic, Call of Duty Infinite Warfare (PS4 version) has a metascore of 81 and Battlefield 1 (PS4 version) has a metascore of 88. This speaks for the quality of both games and makes it clear that both titles are good games. Which game did you choose?
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The future of WoW lies in outer space. With the big Patch 7.3, we are heading to the destroyed world of Argus!
Because Blizzard didn’t announce any new WoW addon at this year’s BlizzCon, they revealed a lot about what will happen in the near future. We already know that Patch 7.1.5 contains many new features and Patch 7.2 brings the Tomb of Sargeras, but beyond that, Ion Hazzikostas, the Game Director of World of Warcraft, has revealed a lot.
So it is now certain: After we have cleansed the Tomb of Sargeras, Patch 7.3 will take us to a completely different world: Argus!
The crowd erupted when Argus was mentioned. Many fans are looking forward to it.
What is Argus in WoW?
Argus is a very historical place in the lore of Warcraft, for after Sargeras united the original demons of the Burning Legion, he targeted this world. There he encountered the Eredar and offered a pact to their three leaders (Kil’jaeden, Archimonde, and Velen). Velen was the only one to recognize the Dark Titan and fled with the Naaru and some loyal Eredar from the planet – since then, these fleeing Eredar are known as “Draenei”.
First signs of this development were already present in the quest line “A falling star,” where players travel to the Exodar and stop a demon invasion. If you stay there a few minutes after the last battle and don’t go directly through the portal, you can still hear a dialogue between Velen and his elite fighters: The Exodar should be made ready, the Draenei “are traveling home”.
Argus is the home world of the Eredar and thus also the Draenei – but much of it will not remain standing.
What the former home world of the Eredar looks like is still unknown. It likely has many similarities with Marduum, as Argus was supposed to be infused with fel magic.
There is still no specific date for Patch 7.3 – we do not expect a release before summer 2017.
Cortyn says: As my main character is a Draenei, I’m really excited about the development and hope that Blizzard will design Argus in a way that does justice to this world. I am a little apprehensive thinking that Argus could just be a “Tanaan Jungle 2.0,” but currently, I have faith in the developers to build on the rest of the ongoing Legion experience. This should also clarify from which “abyss” Illidan speaks in the night fortress cinematic.
In The Division, we present 4 tips and tricks on how you can take advantage of the new World Tier system.
Since update 1.4, there are World Tiers in The Division’s endgame. These tiers affect the levels of all enemies and the values of loot and vendor items. The World Tier system aims to enable a logical and meaningful progression that was not present before 1.4.
You set the desired World Tier on the map. There are a total of four tiers. Without loading times, you can quickly change the world around you – and use this system to your advantage with the following clever tips.
Who needs expensive mods?
With the World Tier system, you can get high-quality, yet inexpensive weapon and gear mods. For example, visit the special equipment vendor in the terminal. However, many other vendors also offer mods. The mods cost between 487 and 627 Phoenix Credits at rank four and are at object level 33.
A high object level does not indicate that one mod is better than another, but rather that the chance for high stats is higher. In World Tier 1, these mods only come at level 30, so you must compare the stats of the mods. It may be that the mods at World Tier 1 have exactly the same stats as at World Tier 4 – with the only difference being that the mods now cost between 56 and 72 Phoenix Credits. You can save several hundred Phoenix Credits here and still have the exact same effect.
If you prefer to invest your currencies in weapons and armor rather than mods, it can also be worth buying the cheaper mods, even if you might lose a few percentage points on the bonuses. Mods are extremely important, and you can acquire them at such low prices. They significantly upgrade your equipment.
Quickly and cheaply obtain crafting materials
You can find blueprints in the endgame that have the maximum gear score. Crafting is worth it again. If you need materials for that, we have this tip for you:
You can obtain crafting materials the fastest by disassembling other items. If you urgently need items and don’t want to farm, you can also buy them from vendors, for example, from the credit vendors in the operations base. At World Tier 1, the objects are significantly cheaper than at World Tier 4, but still yield the same amount of crafting materials when disassembled.
Weapons with low score for AlphaBridge build
With the talent of the AlphaBridge set, you can have up to 6 active talents on a weapon if the guns in both weapon slots belong to the same category. However, only your primary weapon needs to have strong stats. For the secondary weapon, you only require the talents.
For the build, it is sufficient to lower the World Tier and acquire a weapon with the appropriate talents cheaply. Additionally, weapons with a high score often have high attribute requirements to activate the talents. If your secondary weapon has a low value, you are more likely to meet the requirements to activate all six talents simultaneously.
Farming Phoenix Credits
The last tip is a farming method. With your well-equipped agent, you can lower the World Tier, complete the raid “Clear Sky” in just a few minutes, and earn 100 Phoenix Credits as a reward after each run. This way, you can accumulate an enormous amount of PCs in a very short time.
Massive has already commented on this. With update 1.5, they will address this “problem.” They are looking at ways to better scale rewards in the World Tiers. However, this is not an exploit, so you can use the farming method without fear of penalties.
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Sombra is the new highlight of Overwatch. But when will she come to the PTR?
The biggest announcement at BlizzCon 2016 was probably the reveal of Sombra for all Overwatch players. While visitors to Blizzard’s house fair were able to try out the playful lady in the stealth suit on site, fans at home still have to be patient. But when will Sombra finally come to the PTR?
Although some rumors are already circulating on the internet that Sombra is supposed to appear on November 8th, the only statement from Blizzard is that she will be available on the PTR “at the earliest next week.” However, November 8th would be a suitable date, as those are the typical Tuesday/Wednesday maintenance works when patches are also deployed.
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However, there is still no concrete release date for Sombra in the live version. The developers want to ensure during the PTR phase that Sombra is really balanced so that there are no major issues at launch.
During the game fair Pax Australia, which took place from November 4 to 6 in Melbourne, Australia, Warframe developer Digital Extremes held a panel for all interested parties.
The event was held under the title “Forever Updating, Forever Free”. Among other things, the past of Warframe was the topic of the nearly 1-hour conference.
Past
The free-to-play third-person action shooter for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, which entered open beta on Steam in March 2013, now boasts over 26 million registered players. To date, more than 570 PC updates and about 28 larger console builds have been released, continuously expanding the Warframe universe.
A new frame will soon “affect” your opponents
This includes a wealth of new weapons and weapon categories, now 30 completely different characters, new gameplay systems, graphical improvements and optimizations, and even whole planets that have found their way into the game over time. And an end to the constant development seems far from sight.
Present
Since the first announcement of the quest “The War Within” in March of this year, which continues and deepens the extremely positively received story “The Second Dream”, the anticipation for this has overshadowed all intermediate updates. Digital Extremes (DE) admitted to being overly excited about its own ideas it wanted to share with the community, even though it was still far from completion.
In general, DE speaks very openly about what they are currently working on and what is planned for both the near and more distant future. During the panel, the release of the long-awaited cinematic quest for PC players in the coming week was also confirmed.
With the “Bard” (working title), you can create music with the built-in sequencer (and probably annoy others)
Console Tenno will have to wait a little longer for this, but they will also receive new content next Tuesday. This includes, among other things, the Index preview event, the Ayatan sculptures hidden in the Void, and the universally applicable Vacuum Sentinel mod.
Future
As you may have already seen from the images, DE also provided a glimpse of two characters currently in development. The “Bard” (working title), which features a built-in sequencer that allows you to create simple rhythms, is also heard by your teammates during missions and affects his abilities, has been introduced in advance.
However, the team is still refining an exciting story to meaningfully integrate this music-themed frame into the Warframe lore. Additionally, the sequencer, which inherently has a lot of trolling potential, still needs another look or two. So they surprised everyone with the announcement that another character, not yet shown, will enter the Warframe universe before the “Bard” and that will happen within the remaining weeks of 2016.
Concept drawings of the abilities of the “Infected” frame
This will be an “Infected” frame. Here is an overview of its abilities:
Tentacle Wave (similar to Frost’s Ice Wave) – damage increases for each enemy hit as it spreads
Infected Vines – pull enemies together to one point
Symbiotic Link – when applied to a teammate, both receive increased damage; incoming damage to enemies is redirected to them
Infected Pod – infects the ground and spawns maggots that jump at enemies, hold them down, and explode after a short time; increased health regeneration in the infected area
Additionally, there are plans to unveil the mystery of the infected door at the back of your orbiter later this year. What exactly it is remains unknown. However, it has been confirmed that this goes hand in hand with a new gameplay system. It can be assumed that the infected character will finally bring light to this part of the spaceship through his quest.
In Destiny, we explore the question of whether it is possible to eliminate an entire team in PvP with just one sniper bullet.
Even in the MMO shooter Destiny, you occasionally encounter questions that you may have never asked yourself, but then become intensely curious about the answers. We present such a phenomenon in this article.
Youtuber Rifle Gaming started a “Mythbusters” series, in which he investigates “questionable” questions. In the following video, he seeks an answer to the question: How many kills can you achieve with a sniper rifle with just one single bullet? See for yourself:
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The initial attempts are disappointing. Only the first Guardian in line dies. However, there is a method that allows all six Guardians, who were neatly lined up, to be taken out: The sniper needs the perk “Armor-Piercing Rounds”. In the video, you can see the successful, impressive attempt around 2:20. The sniper is “The Devil’s Morning Star”.
Armor-piercing rounds have the ability to penetrate their targets. They use an iridium core for this purpose. However, the mass slows down the handling of the weapon.
Yes, it is indeed possible to eliminate the entire opposing team with one sniper shot. In theory, it’s nice to know and exciting to see – however, the practical use of this knowledge is rather limited.
If your curiosity is now piqued and you’ve always wanted to know how many enemies the Golden Gun can penetrate, here is the latest Mythbusters video from the Youtuber:
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Blizzard talks about the sexuality of the characters from Overwatch. And it seems to be quite colorful.
When Overwatch was presented in detail at BlizzCon last year, fans were immediately thrilled by the wide range of different characters. Many groups of players felt represented in Blizzard’s new universe. During the subsequent “Q&A” session, it was asked whether there is a homosexual character in Overwatch, which was confirmed by the developers. Since then, there has been plenty of speculation and even more fanfiction exploring almost every possible pairing – however, no further statements from Blizzard. Until now.
At BlizzCon 2016, there was again a Q&A session on Overwatch, and once again the topic came up: “Since last year, we haven’t heard anything on the topic. Are there LGBT characters in Overwatch? And if so, when will we hear about it?”
Especially “Widowtracer” is a popular pairing among fans. But is there any truth to it? Probably not.
This time, they were not satisfied with a vague statement, but demanded more information. The lead writer of the game gave a rather detailed answer on the topic and assured that they had “not forgotten about this theme.” In fact, there are supposed to be several characters from the LGBT spectrum, which likely led to many new stories at the moment of its announcement. But all fans can look forward to insights into these stories, as a story will be released soon that showcases such a relationship. By “soon,” they mean not “Blizzard-soon” but an actual – perhaps even this year.
Boop!
What kind of story it will be remains unknown. It could be a comic or another short film, as they mentioned that they would be making “Seasons” for the cinematics. After the Bastion cinematic, the one for Sombra followed, and a season with only 2 episodes would be rather short.
Crafting in World of Warcraft will gain importance. Legendaries could soon fall into the craftsmen’s spectrum.
On the second day of BlizzCon, there weren’t any particularly large revelations, but there was a lot of insight into the details of various games. Especially for World of Warcraft, the developers took a lot of time to share their plans for the future and to throw out some ideas that might never become reality.
Looking back on the development of the crafting quests for Legion, the question arose whether professions will still have relevance in the future, which was immediately met with agreement. The current plan is that crafted items can be raised to an item level of 865 with the large patch 7.2 “The Tomb of Sargeras” – that’s 10 item levels more than is currently possible.
This would bring crafted equipment on par with rewards from the heroic Emerald Nightmare and definitely represent a good entry point for newcomers. But also people with a lot of bad luck could exchange one or another item before they move to the new areas.
One idea that has been swirling in the developers’ minds is the possibility of being able to craft legendary items with patch 7.3 or 7.4. So far, this is merely a thought and not a promise. There is still much internal discussion about this possibility.
Cortyn thinks: I’m not sure what to make of the last idea. On one hand, it would definitely solve the problem of “I have such bad luck, I never get a Legendary” people, but on the other hand, it could further devalue the feeling of having a legendary item. Ultimately, it will probably depend on how they want to implement it.
The BlizzCon is coming to an end, which means the finals of the Overwatch World Cup 2016 is upon us. Here you will get the information about the results and teams of the finals. We will also embed the livestream.
The quarterfinals and semifinals are over, and the best teams in the world will compete today, on November 5, 2016, at 7:00 PM for the championship title.
The best teams are: Russia and South Korea! One of these two teams will soon be able to call themselves world champions and take the trophy home. Here is a brief overview of how these teams made their way to the finals.
What to know about the teams Russia and South Korea
Russia
Russia has proven throughout the entire championship that they bring significant firepower to the game. While other teams are well balanced in terms of defensive and supportive players, Russia is packed with players who are very offensive and leave their mark on the field.
Notably, ShaDowBurn. Anyone who watched the games yesterday knows how often this name came up. Shadowburn has made a name for himself with his fantastic Genji play and is currently considered the best Genji player in the world. He can secure kills without even using his ultimate. His Reaper yesterday was also impressive. Rubikon and Redzzzz deserve a mention as well, as they help their team stay grounded and force their opponents to play at their pace.
South Korea:
South Korea’s strategy is built on a very aggressive setup, combined with heroes that require a lot of mechanical skill. There is probably no group that represents this style better than South Korea.
Miro and Zumba lead the team and prefer to play the tank class, with Winston and Zarya being particular favorites. Once the two tanks are in play, EscA follows, who is best known for quickly eliminating opposing offensive heroes – preferably with a very accurate McCree. This is the playstyle that most fans were expecting, and South Korea delivered just that. The rest of the team provides the necessary balance in supportive roles and flexible picks.
For those who missed the quarterfinals and semifinals yesterday, you can catch up with the following video. Here you can also see interesting comments and the release of Sombra with a new short film.
For the grand finale, we can expect an extremely exciting match between these two teams. With the aggressive styles of both teams, it will likely be very action-packed and fast-paced. Who are you rooting for? Are you tuning in for the live stream of the Overwatch World Cup Finals 2016?
Our succubus on duty, Cortyn, will keep you updated throughout the entire BlizzCon 2016. Be sure to check it out if you’re just as much of a Blizzard fan as she is – or want to become one.
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In the future, players of Pokémon GO should not only stare at their phones but also look up.
The year 2016 was particularly successful for Pokémon GO. The hype that the game generated at release lasted for several weeks and still attracts many players into the Pokémon craze today. Dennis Hwang, one of the developers of Pokémon GO, even considers the game one of the greatest highlights of his career. Alongside the many successes and Guinness Book entries for Pokémon GO, the developers continue to think about how to improve the game.
Fewer players with “Hunchback”
In an interview with The Verge, Dennis Hwang spoke about the potential of Pokémon GO as a social network. Even though the hype around the game has passed for many players, Pokémon GO still attracts players back into the game with small changes. The Halloween event of Pokémon GO was well received by the community and even convinced former players to reinstall the app. According to Hwang, the next challenge for the developers is to get players to look up more often while playing Pokémon GO.
One of the biggest elements that needs improvement is called Heads-Up Play. “It makes me sad when I see so many people outside walking hunched over,” says Hwang. Although people are outside and having fun, the developers at Niantic want more direct interaction with the nearby environment. Improvements in this regard are expected in the future. For instance, some functions within Pokémon are currently written so small that players often have to hold their phones closer to their eyes to read the information. Possible improvements could include larger font sizes, different animations, or even auditory cues that can convey this information to players.
This could also positively impact the safety of players. In traffic, it is common to see players who only stare at their phones and forget their surroundings. However, this is not solely a problem of Pokémon GO. Interesting conversations on WhatsApp or funny YouTube videos can also easily make smartphone users forget the things happening around them.
You can activate different equipment including abilities with the Armory in Diablo 3 at the push of a button.
During Blizzcon 2016, alongside the Necromancer , a “Diablo 1″ remake was also announced. Additionally, various new features are supposed to enhance the game. With a new feature, Blizzard gives Diablo 3 players the ability to save different equipment and their corresponding abilities. For example, you can easily switch from a Witch Doctor with pet specialization to a CC Witch Doctor. To do this, simply choose the appropriate selection in the Armory and adopt all important settings of this set. We will show you here which settings, abilities, and items can be saved.
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Armory in Diablo 3 – Multi-Specs
The community had previously requested a feature that allows one to save and retrieve different equipment and abilities as a set. Such a feature is planned for 2017. With the Armory in Diablo 3, you can then save up to 5 character presets and activate them at the push of a button. Equipment, active abilities, passive abilities, stats from Kanai’s Cube, and legendary gems will be saved. Once you’ve saved different sets, you can switch between the corresponding setups depending on the situation.
Changes to Crafting in Diablo 3
With a special crafting interface, “Diablo 3” players will be shown in the future which crafting materials they possess. The advantage of this interface is that the materials are displayed neatly and are not to be searched for in various bank slots. This can easily happen when one carelessly empties their bags at the stash. Additionally, removing gems from sockets will soon be free. Currently, you still have to pay a fee for this.
In The Division, Massive is asking for your opinion on weapon balance and gear set balance.
In the endgame of The Division, everything revolves around loot. You collect weapons, complete gear sets, and modify your items with mods. But what items should you actually look out for? Which ones are fun after update 1.4, which are useful, and which need to be balanced? This is exactly what Massive wants to know from you through short surveys.
For such surveys, a dedicated forum page called “Agent Intel” was created months ago, which has been rather quiet lately. Now the developers have come directly to you with two questions.
Weapons and Weapon Talents after 1.4
The update 1.4 brought numerous changes to weapons and weapon talents. To continue improving the game, Massive wants your feedback on this. Here is the link that leads you to the survey on weapon balance.
To answer the questions constructively, you should have played 1.4 extensively. First, you should assess the balance of each weapon. Then it will be about the balance of all weapon talents. Finally, there will be a few general questions where you can choose whether you agree with the statement or not.
The Balance of Gear Sets after 1.4
You can access the second survey about gear sets through the provided link. Here, Massive wants to know from you which set is the most fun in 1.4 and which is the least. They will then ask for your assessment of how balanced the sets are – in PvE and in PvP. Finally, they will name a few statements you can agree or disagree with.
In Destiny, a new feature was discovered in the Crucible. You can “decline” heavy ammo in the Elimination mode.
Bungie has quickly introduced a new feature that we don’t want to withhold from you: In Elimination mode, you can influence that no heavy ammo spawns. This means you can force a game where there are no rocket launchers, swords, or machine guns.
This works by having every Guardian in a round wave before the “Heavy Ammo” round, meaning they make the gesture. By doing this, you effectively decline the heavy ammo.
Here’s what you need to know about this:
It only works in private matches – not in regular Crucible or Trials.
Everyone must wave in a round – all from your team and the opposing team. If just one person does not wave, the heavy ammo will spawn as usual.
In the “Heavy Ammo” round, you cannot decline heavy ammo anymore. This must be done in one of the previous rounds.
When this feature was discovered, Bungie spoke up: It’s true. And they confirmed: It only works in Elimination in private matches:
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