Mecker Mittwoch: Gurken durch den Raid ziehen

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

I wish you all a nice Wednesday morning again! What topic would be more appropriate for this day than World of Warcraft? So let’s not beat around the bush and start complaining: This time, however, not about the content or developer decisions, but about problems with people (those strange beings without wings and horns).

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The first content patch of World of Warcraft: Legion, Return to Karazhan, has been released today. My guild still hasn’t managed to successfully complete the heroic mode of the Emerald Nightmare, which has led to some tensions within the guild – some players are dissatisfied with the slow progress, while others are unhappy about the pressure created by a lack of performance.

The reasons for the failures are well known: a small group of players who are not delivering the required performance, causing attempt after attempt to fail.

While I may not be the perfect demon in the Nether, I can say with quite a bit of certainty that it’s not my fault. But social ties like “That’s X’s brother” and “Yes, she’s always been around” ensure that no one gets sorted out. Hmpf. Sometimes I wish for a bit more strictness.

WoW Nightmare Spider Boss

I’m a bit afraid of the next raid, as since today’s patch, some addons can no longer display positions. And while some players may have no problem with this, it will surely have a devastating effect on the so-called “movement crippled” players.

As quickly as the fun of raiding came, it has also left me just as quickly. Not because of the boss design, but due to social tensions within the guild. But that’s unfortunately always the case in an MMO – social problems dampen the enjoyment of the game. Sometimes, people are just terrible.

How about you? Do you also have some “lemons” in your raid who are carried by others or ruin the raid without anyone ever “giving them a talking to”? Or are you maybe even a raid or guild leader dealing with such issues? How do you handle it?

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PSN down heute: Server-Probleme – “PSN wird gewartet”

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time < 1 minutes

There are issues and disruptions with the PSN today, on October 26th. Login is not possible. Players are complaining: The PSN is down. What is the network status?

This morning, on October 26th, scheduled maintenance was carried out between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM, during which improvements were made. Only services like account management and the PlayStation Store could not be used. Online gaming and logging in were functioning.

PlayStation Network – Maintenance on PS4

However, since around 10 AM, there have been disruptions with the PSN. The PSN status indicates that all online services are offline.

We just checked the situation, and yes, you cannot log in to PS4. A message appears stating that the PSN is currently under maintenance. PlayStation has also commented via Twitter: They are aware of the login issues and are investigating the problem.

When the services will be operational again remains to be seen.

Update 1 PM: It is working again.

Until then, you can see here how Titanfall 2 performs in reviews. Or you can browse through our “FIFA 17 FUT” guide or check what information is available about the hardcore mode of Battlefield 1.

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The Division: New player profile and known issues after 1.4

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In The Division, Update 1.4 is live. Massive has released a new player profile for this.

On October 25th at around 12:30 PM, The Division 1.4 opened its doors and many agents took their first steps back into the post-apocalypse, which had been quite empty in recent weeks and months.

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In conjunction with Patch 1.4, Massive is now providing a tool that allows you to view your stats and share them with your friends. The community has long wished for such a player profile. You can access the Player Profile via the provided link.

You must log in with your account to view gameplay statistics such as total kills, kills per hour, skill kills, rogue kills, playtime, or extracted items. You can also review medals and rewards. The server status will also be displayed in the top right corner.

Stuttering in the Dark Zone on Xbox One

Massive is currently listing two known issues they are addressing. One bug affects the loot in incursions: Named weapons always drop at Gear Score 163, regardless of the world tier you are in. A solution for this bug has already been found. This hotfix will be implemented during the next weekly maintenance.

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A larger problem seems to affect Xbox One: Numerous users report that the image in the Dark Zone stutters heavily. Thus, this PvP area is hardly playable. Massive concluded that the problem is related to the in-game voice chat.

As a temporary solution, the voice chat on Xbox One was completely disabled last night at 9:30 PM. However, you can still use the party chat on Xbox One. Only the in-game chat has been turned off. They are now working on a permanent solution.

These are the issues that Massive officially lists. However, there are more complaints in the forums of the vast internet regarding graphics issues, frame rate drops, and lags in animations. Users are predominantly referring to the PS4 version. However, these do not seem to be severe issues.

What issues have you noticed?

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Overwatch: Skillrating wird schon wieder überarbeitet

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Overwatch is once again addressing the ranked system and making changes to the skill rating.

Even after the second season, the development team of Overwatch is still not quite satisfied with the ranked gameplay mode. Especially regarding the calculation of the skill rating, there are several issues that are problematic for the developers.

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Many players have experienced this season that they entered relatively high (Gold or Platinum) and then lost a few hundred points. The reason for this is that the rating from the previous season was used as the starting position (adjusted by the 10 placement matches). This led to significantly more players being classified as “Gold” and “Platinum” than planned and subsequently being downgraded (because they lost multiple times). This was not a pleasant experience for most.

For Season 3, the formula used to determine players’ initial placement will be changed, so players will generally start with a slightly lower rating. Therefore, some players will not enter Season 3 with the same rating they started Season 2 with – even with the same performance.

In general, such classification is important to ensure that not all players start completely from zero each season. Otherwise, this would lead to many professionals encountering beginners at the start and being mercilessly crushed – not a fun experience for either side.

The second season of Overwatch ends on November 24, 2016. There will be a one-week break before the third season starts on December 1, 2016. At that time, the “Competitive Points” and other rewards will likely be distributed.

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, you can find it on our Overwatch game page.

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  1. us.battle.net/forums/en/
  2. eurogamer.net

Battlefield 1: Kein Beenden-Button nach einem Multiplayer-Spiel – Warum?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

For this reason, there is no quit button after a battle in the multiplayer of Battlefield 1.

If you play the multiplayer mode of Battlefield 1, you may have noticed that there is no simple way to stop after battles. On the points screen, one searches in vain for a button that leads to quitting the game mode. This means you have to wait until a new battle has loaded, just to leave it immediately. Is this a design flaw or intended? A DICE employee has now responded to this on Reddit.

Where is the quit button?

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Many players asked on Reddit how to end a multiplayer session in Battlefield 1 without having to load a new game first. The DICE employee SvartAnka explained what system is built into the multiplayer and why players cannot exit the loading screen. During the end-of-round screen, the new level is already being loaded. The whole process happens in the background and is not visible to the player. While the new level is loading, a session cannot be ended.

Therefore, the quit button is hidden in the interface, and players must leave games that have just started. This brings many disadvantages, as it can quickly lead to temporary unbalancing, while one team has fewer players. SvartAnka writes on Reddit that players should be better informed about this situation. Additionally, a “Queue up a Quit” function is mentioned. With such a function, it might be possible to select an option to leave multiplayer after the end-of-round screen. A similar system exists in GTA 5 Online, where you can choose to go back to free mode after a multiplayer mission without playing another mission.

Unfortunately, there was no information on when such a “Queue up a Quit” function could be integrated into the game. Until then, you will have to continue to end the game the hard way.

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WoW: Legion – Patch 7.1 Return to Karazhan now live!

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The first major content patch of World of Warcraft: Legion is live. Karazhan and more await the players.

Even before the release of the current expansion Legion, content patch 7.1 “Return to Karazhan” was announced for World of Warcraft. Since this morning (October 26, 2016), the patch is active on the live servers. We have a small summary for you of the major changes.

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The main attraction of the patch is the mythic 5-man instance Karazhan, which has been redesigned, featuring fresh story and a mix of familiar and new bosses. The scope of the instance is so large that it can easily stretch over two evenings. However, there is also cool loot in the instance, with the final boss carrying about item level 875.

Raiders are looking forward to the Trial of Valor, where there are 3 new bosses to defeat. After proving worthy against Odyn, it’s time to face Guarm and his mistress Helya. The raid is meant to be a stepping stone between the current Emerald Nightmare and the upcoming Night’s Watch.

WoW Legion Suramar Elves Combined

Story enthusiasts (and mount collectors) can complete the Suramar campaign, which continues in weekly chapters. The fate of the Nightborne and other elven races will change dramatically throughout the campaign – with a stylish mount awaiting at the end.

Crafting professions can look forward to some new recipes. Especially alchemists can now create a new potion that requires Blood of Sargeras as a resource and is regarded as the new “non plus ultra” of raid potions. However, the Trial will only be accessible on November 9 – after BlizzCon.

Besides that, there are a number of adjustments to various classes to restore balance. Additionally, there are world quests, PvP revisions, and surely plenty of new secrets to uncover.

You can find the complete patch notes for WoW 7.1 here.

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG, check out our “World of Warcraft” game page.

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Destiny: Win an exclusive emblem, but only on Xbox One – Bungie Bounty on 26.10.

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In the MMO shooter Destiny, the developers challenge you. Today, on October 26th, there is a Bungie raid where you can win an exclusive emblem.

Yesterday, the Festival of the Lost started, the two-week Halloween event in Destiny. The Guardians collect candy, search for a broom and a super black shader, and wear masks over their heads. Death is laughed in the face.

Tonight, Bungie doesn’t want to passively watch you at the festival. They want to celebrate with you. Therefore, they challenge you to some private matches in the Crucible. Here are the conditions:

  • It starts on October 26th at 7 PM
  • It will be played on Xbox One
  • The game mode is Clash, a 3v3 mode
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You can win this pretty badge, with which you can proudly roam through the Destiny universe. This is exclusively reserved for champions. Beat Bungie in their own game!

You can watch the spectacle tonight via Twitch. We embed the livestream here:

https://www.twitch.tv/bungie

If you want to participate, you can register in the Bungie forum. You will need an Xbox One, an “Xbox Live” gamertag, and ready Guardians. Additionally, you should be available between 7 PM and 9 PM.

Bungie will then select 8 teams and 9 substitute teams in the forum. These squads will receive a private message. The substitute teams will get their chance if the other teams do not finish on time or if there is still time left at the end. However, they do not have a guaranteed chance to challenge Bungie.

Will you register?

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Pokémon GO: Tägliche Belohnungen mit Daily-Quests?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Are there perhaps going to be daily quests in Pokémon GO soon? New discoveries from data miners give hope.

Many players complain that there are too few tasks in Pokémon GO and that there are no clear goals. With daily quests, at least small tasks would be covered. Daily quests are tasks that, as the name suggests, change daily. For example, a daily quest could be “Catch 5 Pidgeys,” and as a reward, you might receive additional experience points or loot such as incense or Poké Balls. Initial information has been found in the metadata of Pokémon GO.

Quests in Pokémon GO

In the game’s data, hints of 3 different daily quests have been found that may soon be available in the game. These include:

  • The first catch of the day
  • The first PokéStop of the day

A third function has not yet been clearly identified. In the data, you can see the functions “.Quest_Unknown_Type”, “.Quest_First_Catch_Of_The_Day” and “.Quest_First_Pokestop_Of_The_Day”

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According to PokémonGOHub, these functions are already present in the game’s metadata and could therefore be activated at any time. The rewards for these quests are not yet clear. You might receive an incubator as a reward for completing the tasks. It is also possible that you only have a chance at receiving an incubator, and the actual quest rewards are other items. A specific number of potions, Poké Balls, or a combination of both items would certainly be conceivable for completing a quest. Since the quests can be done daily, the chance of purchasable items like incense or incubators is likely to be low.

So far, there have been no official hints regarding these functions. As soon as there are news about it, we will report on it.

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Overwatch: The right mindset for ranked games

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

There was a nice post on Reddit about the right mindset to be more successful in Overwatch .

If you want to be successful in Overwatch and climb ranks, you need to not only be good at playing, but also approach the game with the right mindset. The “mindset” is particularly important to avoid getting frustrated quickly or blaming other players. There is a great post about this on Reddit by the user yoloswag420oddfuture, which we have translated here for you in excerpts.

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“The mentality you should have while playing. Blizzard’s ranking system works. You are probably average. You are not doing everything right. If you are not climbing, then you are right where you belong. It will be okay.”

“Every time you play a ranked match, your teammates and the opponents’ team are mixed up. The players on your side are the same ones that could be playing against you. Those terrible players that you always complain about? They are also on the opponent’s side.

This means that your team has 5 terrible players, and the opposing team has 6 terrible players. Assuming you are actually good, you will be the decisive factor. It’s your 5 mixed players (+1 good, you!) against the opposing 6 mixed players.

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“Over a long period of time, you will eventually reach your appropriate rank. If you win 50% of the games, then Blizzard’s system works. You are where you belong, congratulations, you are probably average. There is no shame in that.”

In response to the argument that one is trapped in the “skill rating hell” and scooping all the gold medals, he has a few things to say:

“Gold medals do not mean you are good. Gold medals are indicators of two things:

1) Statistically, you are better than your teammates. This does not mean much because if your teammates are trash, then your medals mean nothing. It only means you are good compared to a bad team. It doesn’t mean you are really good.
2) You are good at things that record medals. Gold medals do not measure how well you use your ultimates, how well you reflect abilities with Genji, how well you block ultimates with Mei’s ice wall, and so on.

It is an indicator that you may be doing some things well, but it is not a golden badge telling you: “I am doing everything right, and my teammates are not. GG this team sucks!!!11”

A pretty good attitude for your games would be:

  • 25% are easy wins.
  • 25% you will just get steamrolled, and there is nothing you can do about it.
  • 50% of your games you can influence. These are the games that matter.”
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As a closing remark, he adds:

“A person who acknowledges that they are not playing at 100% efficiency and tries to improve will always be better than someone who thinks they are doing everything right (because MY MEDALS) and stagnates.”

The original English version can be found as usual in our sources.

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Titanfall 2 im Test: Reviews auf Metacritic sind herausragend

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In the various reviews, Titanfall 2 performs really well. We show you the ratings from the various tests by the trade press.

With an epic trailer, Titanfall 2 was the talk of gamers around the world yesterday. The video shows how, under the theme “Become one”, Pilot and Titan become one unit. Titanfall 2 will, unlike its predecessor, be released not only for Xbox and PC, but also for PS4. There are also some new features and functionalities that have helped the game score well in reviews.

Titanfall 2 – Ratings

In Titanfall 2, players can expect a brand new offline single-player mode that wasn’t available in the predecessor. Additionally, there are some cool multiplayer game modes that are responsible for variety and fun in the game. In the multiplayer gameplay video, you can see what the multiplayer mode has to offer.

Titanfall 2 performed surprisingly well in the reviews by the trade press. On Metacritic, the average score is 88. All available reviews are positive. User ratings are still unavailable.

Here are a few excerpts from the reviews and their ratings:

Gamespot: “The game is a fantastic sequel, and its single-player mode adds more dynamics with each mission. The multiplayer mode has received minor changes that make the game a smoothly running shooter with intelligent gameplay.” In the review, Gamespot gave 9 out of 10 points.

TheSixthAxis: “The single-player mode, with its open combat areas, stealth options, and wall-running, sometimes feels more like an action-adventure than a traditional FPS campaign. The multiplayer enhances the already fantastic game. Titanfall 2 is as stimulating and refreshing as the original game was in 2014.” TheSixthAxis gave 9 out of 10 points in the review.

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IGN: “In the 6-hour campaign, every level felt big enough to sprint or run along walls. The levels are also so well organized that you won’t get lost. New mechanics are continuously introduced, ranging from small expansions to completely new puzzle elements.” IGN is still extensively testing the multiplayer mode before they issue a review verdict.

GameInformer: “At a time when most shooters either have a single-player or multiplayer mode, Titanfall 2 is the complete package. For fans of first-person shooters, Titanfall 2 is a must-have.” GameInformer gave the game 9.5 out of 10 points in the review.

In other tests, the ratings look similarly positive:

  • GamesRadar: 4.5 out of 5 points
  • USgamer: 4 out of 5 points
  • Xbox Achievements: 85 out of 100 points
  • Digital Spy: 4.5 out of 5 points
  • NZGamer: 8.2 out of 10 points
  • God is a Geek: 9.5 out of 10 points

Titanfall 2 is released on October 28 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. 

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  1. VG247

SWTOR: Wöchentliche Zugänge für Endgame-Inhalte abgeschafft

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

In SWTOR , the access passes for PvP, dungeons, raids, and Galactic Starfighter are being removed.

As a Free2Play title, Star Wars: The Old Republic offers a considerable amount of content that can be experienced without spending a single cent. However, those who wish to enjoy endgame content, such as multiple flashpoints, operations, or war zones, will need to either subscribe or purchase “accesses” from the in-game shop (or the auction house).

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These accesses have now been largely removed, with the remainder following on November 29. Players who still have various passes will be compensated in an as-yet-unknown way.

Eric Musco, the community manager, has commented on this in the official forum of the game.

The reason for the abolition is that with the upcoming expansion “Knights of the Eternal Throne,” all content can be easily targeted with the new interface of the “Galactic Command.”

However, the developers are aware that players also want a purchasable option to access endgame content.

Cortyn says: To be honest, I never really understood the great benefit of these weekly accesses. When I feel like endgame content, I just pay for a subscription and play until I’m fed up. But since there is likely a significantly large group of players who rely on these passes, one can only hope that they receive a similarly “affordable” method to continue enjoying their favorite content.

Find more news and articles about BioWare’s sci-fi MMO on our “Star Wars: The Old Republic” game page.

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Destiny: Lost Broom and Super Black – From Raisins to Celery

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny, we show you how to get the “Lost Broom” Sparrow and the Halloween Shader Super Black. We also explain the usefulness of the raisins.

The Festival of the Lost is in full swing, and the Guardians have discovered some secrets that aren’t in Bungie’s database. Some are already flying through the Destiny universe like “Harry Potter” on a broom! We are compiling what the community has already discovered.

How to get the Lost Broom – Location of the Halloween Sparrow

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This special Broom Sparrow is not included in Treasures of the Lost and is not tied to a quest. You have to search for it yourself! You can do this as soon as you log in.

The location of the Lost Broom is at the Tower: march towards the Hangar and turn into the Hangar Bar. Walk past the gesture collection, keep to the right and jump up on the crates on the right side. The broom is there. Once you pick it up, it will be in your inventory as a Sparrow and can be used.

However: It will expire at the end of the festival. You can see the exact location and what it looks like in the following video:

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How to get the Halloween Shader Super Black – From Raisins to Celery

This extremely black shader is a guaranteed reward for a task in the Tower. You don’t have to hope for luck or spend real money to get it.

Let’s start with Eva Levante. She gives you the task of speaking to several vendors in the Tower to collect sweets. However, Eris Morn has no candy for you, just raisins. More precisely: A tiny box of raisins.

  • With the raisins, you now run to the Speaker. For 25 Light particles, he will exchange the raisins for Ascendant Raisins.
  • With the Ascendant Raisins, you go to Zavala, who will give you a Salty Treat.
  • You bring the Salty Treat to the Cryptarch. He will give you a Winged Candy for it.
  • You take the Winged Candy to Amanda Holliday. She has Spleice Drops for you.
  • With the Spleice Drops, you run back to the Vanguard Hall. This time to Cayde-6. He has Unsweet chocolate for you.
  • Finally, you bring the Unsweet chocolate to Eris Morn, where you will receive a Bag of Treats.
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You will now open this bag in your inventory: You are guaranteed to receive the Shader Super Black (which does not disappear after the festival) and a Piece of Celery that is slightly withered.

What you do with the celery is still unknown. No vendor exchanges it for something else – neither in the Tower, the Reef, nor in the Iron Temple.

However, you should not give it away yet. Maybe the piece of celery still has a function that will come to light later. Perhaps Xur likes celery…

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Are you getting the items? What do you think, who likes celery in Destiny?

You can find out which items are included in the Treasures of the Lost here.

You can read about the other Halloween shaders and how to get them here.

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Battlefield 1: Trophy Guide – All Trophies and Achievements

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A total of 32 trophies await you in Battlefield 1 . We will show you what you need to do to get them. Here is the trophy list.

Battlefield 1 gives collectors of trophies and Gamerscore the opportunity to earn various achievements in the game. For this, you need to reach certain ranks in multiplayer mode or complete the campaign on a specific difficulty. We will show you which trophies are available for the achievements and how to obtain them.

Battlefield 1 Trophy List

In this overview, we show you the criteria for unlocking the trophies and which trophies are available for the different achievements.

    • Supply Soldier Recruitment: Reach Rank 2 with the Supply Soldier in multiplayer mode. Gold Trophy
    • Scout Recruitment: Reach Rank 2 with the Scout in multiplayer mode. Gold Trophy
    • Medic Recruitment: Reach Rank 2 with the Medic in multiplayer mode. Gold Trophy
    • Assault Soldier Recruitment: Reach Rank 2 with the Assault Soldier in multiplayer mode. Gold Trophy
    • This is getting personal: Kill 10 enemies in close combat during the campaign. Bronze Trophy
    • Bookworm: Find a Field Manual in the campaign. Bronze Trophy
    • Enough for a Library: Find all Field Manuals in the campaign. Gold Trophy
    • The First World War: Complete the campaign on normal difficulty. Bronze Trophy
    • A War to End All Wars: Complete the campaign on hard difficulty. Silver Trophy
    • More Powerful than the Shovel: Find the hidden Cavalry Saber in the campaign and kill an enemy on French land with it. Bronze Trophy. In the video, you can see where to find the saber.
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  • Equal to the Challenge: Complete a challenge in the campaign. Bronze Trophy
  • Challenge Marathon: Complete 10 challenges during the campaign. Silver Trophy
  • Master of Customization: Complete all challenges during the campaign. Gold Trophy
  • Shockwave: Eliminate 5 enemies with dynamite during the campaign. Bronze Trophy
  • Bölük Baschi times three: In the campaign section “Young Men’s Work,” you must kill all 3 of the Ottoman officers in close combat. Silver Trophy. In the video, you can see how to achieve this success.
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  • The Courier: Complete the campaign section “The Courier”. Bronze Trophy
  • Through Mud and Blood: Complete the campaign section “Through Mud and Blood”. Bronze Trophy
  • Avanti Savoia: Complete the campaign section “Avanti Savoia”. Bronze Trophy
  • Influential Friends: Complete the campaign section “Influential Friends”. Bronze Trophy
  • Nothing is Written: Complete the campaign section “Nothing is Written”. Bronze Trophy
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  • The Hills of Gallipoli: Unlock all codex entries in “The Courier”. Silver Trophy
  • The Roar of Thunder: Unlock all codex entries in “Through Mud and Blood”. Silver Trophy
  • Conquest of the Mountains: Unlock all codex entries in “Avanti Savoia”. Silver Trophy
  • When Giants Fall: Unlock all codex entries in “Influential Friends”. Silver Trophy
  • All Men Dream: Unlock all codex entries in “Nothing is Written”. Silver Trophy
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  • Operations: Win a game in multiplayer mode operations. Bronze Trophy
  • Focus on the objective: Execute 25 squad orders in multiplayer mode. Bronze Trophy
  • Sniper Defense: Kill an enemy Scout with a bolt-action rifle in multiplayer mode. Bronze Trophy
  • Corporal: Reach Rank 10 in multiplayer mode. Bronze Trophy
  • War Bonds: Collect 450 War Bonds in multiplayer mode. Bronze Trophy
  • Decorated: Reach Rank 1 in multiplayer mode with all 4 infantry classes. Silver Trophy
  • Hero of the First World War: Collect all trophies. Platinum Trophy

Will you grab all the trophies?

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We want the first Guild Wars back! Fans submit petition for HD remake

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Guild Wars 1 is still a true classic, and many fans still fondly remember the unusual online role-playing game. After developer Arenanet encouraged it, a player started a petition aimed at creating an HD remake of the classic.

Anyone who played the first Guild Wars back then surely remembers the many cool ideas that Arenanet put into the online role-playing game. For example, the fair Buy2Play model, the cool new regions of the expansions (Jade Sea!) or the innovative skill gameplay inspired by trading card games.

Guild Wars 2 is not the same

The successor, Guild Wars 2, took a completely different direction in many areas and some players never really warmed up to the second part. Instead, they want the original Guild Wars back, but as a contemporary HD remake. Regarding this topic, Reddit user XClaytonHannaX asked the support of developer Arenanet.

The surprising answer was that they didn’t think the idea was bad, but they weren’t sure if enough people would buy such an HD remake. As a solution, they suggested: “Why not start a thread on Reddit and see who joins in?” XClaytonHannaX has since done this and the Reddit post about the HD remake of Guild Wars has already gathered 81 comments and over 200 upvotes. Perhaps we will eventually really get an HD remake of Guild Wars and its cool add-ons. Another player has already remastered the old trailer of Guild Wars into an HD version, which we don’t want to withhold from you.

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What do you think about an HD remake of Guild Wars 1? Did you play the game back then and love it just like the Reddit petitioners? Or have you never played it and would like to give it a try? Write it in the comments and support the Reddit thread if you want a Guild Wars remake. Since the developers at Arenanet are currently reusing content from the first part in the Living Story – like currently the Ring of Fire – there might actually be a chance for the remake.

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The Division: Welcome back! The first steps in Update 1.4

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With The Division, Update 1.4 is live. Agents are flooding back into the post-apocalyptic New York.

On 25th October at just before 12:30, Massive reported: The servers are back online! This marked the start of “The Division 1.4”, for an MMO shooter that wants to leave its buggy and error-ridden past behind and start fresh again.

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When you start The Division now, nothing extraordinary happens at first. You can click on the patch notes in the login screen and comfortably read the Patch notes for 1.4 in-game.

Selecting World Tiers – Here’s How

Once you enter the post-apocalypse, you will be greeted by a banner that shows you how the World Tiers work. They become available at character level 30. To set a rank, go to the map and hold Triangle (on PS4). Rank 1 is available immediately, Rank 2 from Score 158, Rank 3 from Score 177, and Rank 4 from Gear Score 199.

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You can also switch these at will without a loading screen. For example, if you’re standing in front of a vendor and you are in World Tier 3, their items have a gear score of 204. If you switch to Rank 4, they have a value of 229. This changes immediately, without loading.

The Death Fairy Set and Other Updates

The B.L.I.N.D. set is no more. It was replaced weeks ago on the PTS by the Banshee set, a pure PvP set. The German name is now also known: Death Fairy.

Every vendor now brings relevant items as well. The Credit vendors also have a high-end item with maximum gear score in their inventory alongside superior items. Additionally, they sell sealed containers that can also contain items with the highest score.

However, you also receive much more relevant loot as drops from enemies. This overall leads to you having a greater selection than ever before to create various builds. You can no longer complain about a lack of items at the maximum gear score.

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Furthermore, you are now more powerful against the enemies you encounter out there. We just made a short detour into the Dark Zone and were able to take down a group of cleaners solo without any problem! Before 1.4, we would have gotten burned by them.

First Issues After 1.4

First of all: There are no reports of server issues this time. No error codes appear that would diminish the gaming experience. However, a few minor issues are mentioned on reddit:

  • On the PS4, some mods are reportedly not re-rolled, but have completely disappeared.
  • There are also complaints about frame rate drops. The game is said to feel sluggish, and some animations (such as when opening the stash) are reported to lag. In some situations, the game is still not running smoothly. These reports also relate to the PS4 version.

When will you start in The Division 1.4?

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Destiny: Festival of the Lost “Patch Notes” – The Trials are getting spookier!

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In the MMO shooter Destiny, the “Patch Notes” for the Festival of the Lost are known.

One cannot necessarily speak of “Patch Notes”, as no patch needs to be downloaded. You simply log into Destiny and are greeted directly by a banner that informs you that the Festival of the Lost has now begun.

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Bungie has now also released the “Festival of the Lost” patch notes, which include a few, previously unknown, new features. We summarize everything in English.

Cosmetic Halloween Items in the Crucible

For the Festival of the Lost, there are three contacts: Tess Everis, who sells you Halloween stuff for real money, Eva Levante in the Tower, and Tyra Karn in the Iron Temple. Both have quests for you:

  • With Eva Levante, you should first collect candies to earn paper masks.
  • Tyra Karn has her sights set on Lord Saladin. The first task is to surprise him with a Saladin mask.

Additionally, there is a hint that the Trials of Osiris will become scarier. What exactly that entails is still unknown. We will know by Friday at the latest.

The following sources may contain cosmetic “Festival of the Lost” items:

More Patch Notes:

  • The three meeting points Tower, Reef, and Iron Temple have been festively decorated. Candles are everywhere. Additionally, festive music is played.
  • Treasures of the Lost are now available.
  • When the Festival of the Lost is over, the ornaments for Bad Karma will be found in Radiant Treasures.
  • The emotes from 2015 (Monster Dance, Zombie Dance, and Boo) are available again in the Eververse for the Festival of the Lost.
  • Two additional emotes are also available: “Fear and Terror” and “Howling”.
  • During the festival, Eva Levante does not sell any tokens, but special Halloween items. After the festival, her regular inventory will return.

You can read about what other activities are planned for this week in our “Weekly Reset” article from today.

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World of Warcraft: Will Vanilla Servers be announced at Blizzcon?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

What is the current situation regarding the Vanilla servers for World of Warcraft? At least currently, Blizzard has nothing to announce on this.

Actually, the meeting between Blizzard and Nostalrius, the operators of the unofficial Classic servers of WoW, went quite well some time ago. But then it went quiet. Blizzard had to shut down the servers earlier this year for legal reasons, which led to an outcry in the community. Blizzard stated that they were considering how to implement “Legacy” servers, but so far no plans have been revealed.

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Blizzard is currently not working on Vanilla servers for WoW

The Nostalrius team announced through the official forum that Blizzcon would be the perfect time for Blizzard to announce Vanilla servers for World of Warcraft. And if that doesn’t happen, they will do it themselves. Because the only thing that should matter is satisfying the community. Many fans saw this as a hint that Blizzard would announce something in that direction at Blizzcon. But the denial followed immediately.

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Blizzard’s Executive Producer J. Allen Brack stated in the official WoW forum that there would be no announcement regarding “Legacy” servers for the MMORPG at Blizzcon. They are still internally reviewing the possibilities of how to implement something like this, but currently, they cannot say anything new about it. They have focused on the development and release of Update 7.1 over the past few months. At Blizzcon, they will focus on telling fans how they plan to expand WoW in the near future with new updates to continue the story that began with Legion.

They are already looking forward to telling the World of Warcraft fans what they can expect after Legion. As for Vanilla servers, fans will simply have to be patient.

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PS4: System Update 4.05 – Patch Notes and Download Size

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The PlayStation 4 received a system update today, on October 25th. It is now available for download.

Sony just released the update 4.05 for the PS4. This is a system software update that must be downloaded and installed to play online again.

The download size is 312 MB. Most of you should be able to complete this download within a few seconds. Once the patch is installed, gaming can continue.

What does patch 4.05 bring?

The specified patch notes are quite straightforward:

  • The system software update improves the quality of the system performance.

In other words: The stability is improved. That’s all that update 4.05 changes.

If you are considering getting PlayStation VR, you will also need to purchase a camera. Which PS4 cameras are available to you can be found here.

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The Black Death: Update führt einige UI-Änderungen ein

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The medieval MMORPG The Black Death received a new, comprehensive update.

This update primarily addresses the user interface of the game. Until now, it was not immediately clear whether the player’s inventory was full. Now there is a corresponding notification in the UI. This way, you always know whether you can pick up something or not. Additionally, images for job changes have been added to the UI, making it easier to choose. Also new in the UI is the option to switch characters to another server. You will spawn in a random location. However, when switching back, you will find yourself where you last were before switching to the other server.

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A threatening atmosphere

Since a dark atmosphere plays a significant role in the MMORPG The Black Death due to the scenario of a grim, plague-ravaged medieval period, the graphics have been slightly overhauled. Some buildings, including the church, have received improved lighting. As a result, darkness now appears much more menacing. Especially in plague-stricken areas, this contributes to a creepier and more threatening ambiance.

The update also brings performance optimizations, improvements to sounds, some textures and models, as well as certain menus into the game. Bug fixes are, of course, also included. In addition, monks can now create remedies for diseases. The effectiveness of the remedies depends on the monk’s skill and the ingredients used.

Sandbox during the Plague

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The Black Death immerses you in the medieval 14th century. The plague is ravaging Europe. You are trying to survive somehow. Open PvP makes traveling in the wilderness a great danger. But not only other players make your life difficult; bandits and diseased inhabitants of the land, who spread the plague, are lurking everywhere. The MMORPG is currently in an early access phase.

More articles about The Black Death:

The Black Death: Major update for health system live

The Black Death: Survival MMO will soon introduce new skill trees and health system

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Destiny: Dämmerungsstrike and Festival of the Lost – Weekly Reset on 25.10.

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In Destiny today, on October 25th, the weekly reset takes place. This brings not only a fresh Nightfall, but also the Festival of the Lost 2016.

At 11 AM our time, the Halloween event in Destiny kicks off, simultaneous with the Weekly Reset, which brings new challenges. You can find all the information about the Festival of the Lost, which lasts from October 25th to November 8th, in the following articles:

With the Weekly Reset, we will no longer report on the Elder’s challenge, as it has become irrelevant for many Guardians since the light level increase to 400. However, shortly after the Festival of the Lost, the Raid challenges in the “Wrath of the Machine” raid are coming – with tasty loot. We will include these in our weekly reporting.

By the way: Next weekend is daylight saving time. Then the Weekly Reset will not be at 11 AM, but at 10 AM.

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Dusk on October 25th on PS4 and Xbox One

This week you will have to face the Dark Blade in the Sunless Cell.

Modifiers are:

  • Epic
  • Brawler: Damage from Guardian melee attacks is increased.
  • Chaff: Radar is disabled.
  • Puzzle: Enemy shields are resistant to unequal elemental damage.
  • Shielded: Guardian shields are reinforced, but regenerate slowly.

In the heroic SIVA crisis strike playlist, the modifiers are Heroic, Solar Flare, Small Arms, and Fresh Troops.

The “Iron Lord” artifacts this week

In the Iron Temple, Tyra Karn awaits you with three artifacts. However, you must first complete Noble Deeds in the Plagued Lands before she will hand over the items. The following are on offer:

  • Skorris’s Memory
  • Radegast’s Memory
  • Gheleon’s Memory
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You can read all the abilities of the “Iron Lord” artifacts here.

What do the factions demand?

Eris Morn wants a Wormspore donation.

The New Monarchy and the Dead Orbit want Relic Iron.

The Future War Cult demands Helium Filaments.

Update: In the social spaces, candles are now everywhere. First, go to Eva Levante, who has a task for you: Collect candies!

Here you can find the videos from last week in Destiny.

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