D.Va begins her career in StarCraft 2. Initially just as a new announcer voice.
When Blizzard wrote the backstory of Hana Song, better known as D.Va in Overwatch , the designers gave her a gaming background. In the future of the game, she is the number one player in StarCraft 2. So what could be more fitting than to give this character an appearance in actual StarCraft 2?
Therefore, D.Va will be one of the new “Announcer” voices introduced with patch 3.7 in Blizzard’s strategy game. Anyone who doesn’t like their generic announcer of the respective race (Protoss, Zerg, or Terran) will be able to exchange it for other character voices in the future – such as Abathur, Raynor, Artanis, or Kerrigan.
Anyone who wants to listen to some of D.Va’s lines that are quite harsh on the players can do this on the official Battle.net page.
D.Va is offered as a special bonus for all who either attend BlizzCon 2016 in person or watch the event from home via a Virtual Ticket. BlizzCon takes place on November 4th and 5th in Anaheim – but for most of us probably rather on the home screen.
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To learn the exact mechanics of this raid, you should check out our “Wrath of the Machine” guide. Below, we will only list the differences of the heroic mode – also known as hard mode.
This is how you defeat Vosiks in heroic
In general, the heroic mode is not too difficult if you are already familiar with the mechanics. The enemies are simply stronger, and you cannot revive your teammates. The recommended light level is 380.
In the first phase of Vosik, there are no major innovations. The mechanics remain the same. The boss himself has more armor, so you will take longer to make him disappear.
Also the second phase with Vosik remains largely the same: You throw bombs at him to destroy his shield, you shoot down monitors, and you hide in the rooms. But:
In the bomb phase, six bombs now drop. Each Guardian must pick one up and throw it at Vosik. Two bombs fall on the left side, the right side, and in the middle from the ceiling.
In the monitor phase, you now have to deal with the large monitors:
These have more health than the small screens, so you should shoot at them better as a team.
When you run into the rooms, the entrances are nearly completely closed. You must therefore run towards them and slide underneath or crawl through while crouching.
By the way: There is now a “red” chest as a reward for the heroic mode loot. The “normal” chest only gives items up to light level 385.
The Siege Machine in heroic mode
In the siege machine, you will find more and stronger adds. Moreover, the siege machine is a bit faster. Otherwise, everything initially happens as usual.
The biggest difference from the normal mode is that during Meksis, a runner, a “Perfected Walker,” also appears. Defeat him or shoot him in a foot until he goes down, and quickly run past him.
Aksis – Phase 1 in Heroic Mode
The mechanic remains; the only difference (besides stronger adds) is that there are now three turrets (middle, left, and right) that want to annoy you. However, you cannot destroy the turrets with firepower; you can only deactivate them for a while. After about 20 seconds, they will become active again. Therefore, you can never completely eliminate this threat during the fight. So don’t forget about them. They deal a lot of damage, but can be quickly deactivated.
This is where one of the “turrets” is being targeted
Aksis – Phase 2 in Heroic Mode
Aksis seems to be going a bit more aggressively than before, and you need to watch out for the stronger adds. The turrets are no longer there. Basically, you only need to pay attention to one change: 9 Servitors spawn instead of 3, which drop bombs. These come one after another – as soon as one is destroyed, the next one comes immediately. The tempo is thus significantly increased. Otherwise, it’s the familiar mechanics.
At the very end, when Aksis wants to wipe you out with his last attempt, he doesn’t initially stand still, but rather disappears from time to time. However, as soon as he raises his hand, everything is the same as before.
You can also watch all bosses in heroic mode in the following video, the times are specified below:
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Some players in WoW have several legendary items. The developers joke about it.
The legendary items from World of Warcraft: Legion spark many controversial discussions. While some players are generally dissatisfied with the new items, saying they have nothing to do with “legendary”, others complain that they have not received a legendary item yet. Another group of players is annoyed with those who have been luckier than themselves, having two, three, or even four legendary items.
In an interview with Community Manager “Lore”, Game Director Ion Hazzikostas revealed that there was already an internal running gag:
“Maybe we should have implemented a protection against too much luck. (…) But seriously, people with 3 or 4 legendary items are just very lucky individuals and an absolute minority, somewhere in the second decimal place behind the zero.”
At the same time, Ion Hazzikostas dispelled some myths. While there is a protection against “Bad Luck” that ensures you don’t get the same legendary item twice, other rumors are not true. The chance of getting a legendary item does not increase over time – that is, not with each week that the character is level 110. Also, every boss killed in a dungeon does not increase the chance of an orange drop.
There is simply no “guarantee” of receiving a legendary item. This is indeed intended. Because if players could “work towards” it, it would feel like a long grind. They should be happy when the item drops – the fact that there are some fans who are not satisfied with this is unfortunately a necessary evil that must be accepted. You can’t please everyone.
During the interview, there were more discussions on the following topics:
In Destiny, the heroic mode was completed in just 45 minutes – by “The Bus Drivers”!
Yesterday, on October 19th, the Heroic mode of the new raid “Wrath of the Machine” opened its gates. Bungie announced another race for the “World First” status. And the race lasted extremely briefly.
While the normal mode lasted about 2 hours, the heroic Aksis fell after just 45 minutes and 55 seconds. This achievement was accomplished by a German-speaking clan: “The Bus Drivers”. The following Guardians were honored by Bungie and can now proudly carry the “World First” status:
Volt230
TehCupido
skillprofi-1
E_N_D_23
PreeeY
ProX_Exotic
You can reach the public clan page of “The Bus Drivers” here. Their mission statement is: “Speedrunning team for every goal!” It was definitely an impressive speedrun in the Heroic mode of “Wrath of the Machine” – at this point also from us: Congratulations!
The community manager DeeJ couldn’t resist making a few jokes. Initially, he posted a Google Translate link on Twitter, in which he explained to all non-German-speaking guardians that “The Bus Drivers” in English means “the bus drivers”.
Immediately afterward, he wrote: “You will now see your bus drivers in a whole new light. They could be hardcore raiders.”
The other placements in the race also achieved remarkable times:
The Bus Drivers – 45:55
The Legend Himself – 47:44
Redeem – 49:52
The third-placed clan was once the first to conquer the “normal” raid. This time, it’s still an excellent third place. The clan “The Legend Himself” is already known to us from videos we reported on. These guardians have shown impressive performances in “Wrath of the Machine”, such as a two-player Aksis kill.
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In Destiny, the complete patch notes for update 2.4.1 are known. This update is marked with version 1.29.
On the evening of October 18th, update 2.4.1 went live for PS4 and Xbox One. It is available for guardians to download. It was already known in advance that this patch will raise the maximum light level to 400. However, it also brings numerous other changes.
Three major surprises are included in the patch notes:
The Lighthouse on Mercury is now a meeting point where up to 9 players with a flawless trial ticket can gather.
Items from reward packages of the Vanguard, Crucible, and factions go “only” up to light level 390.
The patch notes surprisingly discuss a lot about horns. Preparations for the next Sparrow Racing League are apparently already underway. There is also preparation for the Festival of the Lost.
Additionally, there are some bug fixes.
And importantly: All changes regarding the light level increase beyond 385 will only take effect with the release of the heroic mode of “Wrath of the Machine”, so only starting today at 11 PM!
Patch Notes for Update 2.4.1
Below, we embed the entire patch notes in German:
Items
General
Sparrow Racing League horns no longer needed for upgrading Rare horns.
They can now be dismantled.
All players receive 15 Silver Dust as compensation for these changes to the horns.
A bug was fixed where Rare special weapon engrams were sometimes decrypted into Legendary primary weapons.
Gjallarhorn will no longer be dismantled into horn relays.
A bug was fixed where the same Taken Major consistently spawned in the Raid Patrol, preventing the charging of Judge runes.
A bug was fixed where “Consumed Shell” did not show swirls.
A bug was fixed where “Comitat” from group packages for players owning “Kondratyuks Escape” did not appear.
A problem is fixed where some guardians did not receive SIVA key fragments from raid bosses.
Several items from events in 2015 were removed:
Translucent masks
Gifts of the Lost
Fruit pieces, Glimmer bite, Salty engram, Sour engram, Sugary engram, Strange chocolate coins, Empty soda
Paper scraps
Crumpled mask
Rare Sparrow horns
Paper adhesive from the Festival of the Lost 2015 is now dismantled into 1 Silver Dust particle.
Collections
There is a new holiday collection where you can get your Festival of the Lost masks back.
You can regain your Legendary Sparrow horns at the Sparrow kiosk.
Crucible badges have been divided into two new categories: Crucible and Trials of Osiris.
The shaders Germanic Iris, Mercury Twilight, Surf Breaker, Nebula Glow, Sulfur Shine, and Aquarius under current can now be viewed and used by all three classes in the shader kiosk.
A bug was fixed where the Apotheosis Veil helm appeared in the Exotic Armor kiosk.
PvP
Inferno: Elimination can now be played in private matches.
A bug was fixed where focus for a PvP activity was reset when switching in orbit.
A bug was fixed where players could go under the stairs on the Drifter map.
A bug was fixed where you did not receive 5 points for defended allies in the “Iron Support” bounty.
The Lighthouse on Mercury is now a meeting point where up to 9 players with a flawless trial ticket can gather.
Vendors
A bug was fixed where unusual Warlock gear was sent to the post office for recovery.
Eververse
Reputation boosters can be purchased with Silver Dust as well as Silver.
Economy
A bug was fixed where you did not need an Exotic fragment for the infusion of the Trespasser (Unauthorized).
All changes regarding the light level increase to over 385 will take effect with the release of the heroic mode of “Wrath of the Machine”.
Activities
SIVA Strike-specific rewards are available with up to 365 light.
Heroic SIVA Strike-specific rewards are available with up to 385 light.
In the Archon Forge, rewards are now available with up to 385 light.
In the Archon Forge, there are now ghosts and artifacts with up to 400 light.
Wrath of the Machine, Trials of Osiris, and Iron Banner now have drops at higher light levels.
Packages
Trials of Osiris, Iron Banner, Crucible, Strike treasures, and group packages now have drops at higher light levels (up to 390).
Increased chance for artifacts from “Crota’s Curse” reputation packages.
The chance for ghosts from reputation packages of New Monarchy, Dead Orbit, Future War Cult, Vanguard, and Crucible has been increased.
Engrams
Legendary engrams are now decrypted with up to 385 light.
Rare engrams are now decrypted with up to 365 light.
Exotic engrams now have drops at higher light levels (up to 400).
Weapons
A bug was fixed where “Fireball” was activated much more often than intended and caused a crash.
Armor
Exotic
For the following exotic armor, “The Rise of Iron Lords” is no longer required, as it can be obtained from exotic engrams:
Astrocyte Verse (Warlock helm)
Ophidian Aspect (Warlock gauntlets)
Thagomizer (Titan gauntlets)
UI
Overview previews for these badges were fixed:
Memories of Iron
City Shield
Eververse area for emotes has been split into Emotes I and Emotes II.
The outdated tooltip for the Heroic Strikes playlist for “The Taken War”, which incorrectly promised +10 Legendary Marks as a reward, has been updated.
A bug was fixed where the node for the weekly heroic strike was not updated with the weekly reset.
The Heroic SIVA Crisis playlist now applies to the “Throw a Strike” milestone in “The Rise of Iron” record book.
What do you think of the changes?
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The Pokémon GO Plus gadget has received new options for notifications. You can now choose what you want to be informed about.
With the “Pokémon GO Plus” gadget, you receive notifications, for example, when a wild Pokémon or a PokéStop is nearby. The gadget is connected to your smartphone and can attract attention through LED or vibration alerts while you wear it on your wrist or clothing. To catch a Pokémon afterwards, you don’t even need to use your smartphone, just press a button on the gadget. Now there are the first changes.
Pokémon GO Plus now also without notifications
In an update, the “Pokémon GO” team announced the new settings available for the gadget. The default setting still includes simultaneous scanning of PokéStops and Pokémon. Each of these notifications can now be toggled on or off individually. Additionally, there is the option to use the gadget solely to record the distance traveled without receiving any notifications. If you use Pokémon GO Plus just to track your distance without having to hold your smartphone constantly, then the gadget can also be discreet and not noticeable.
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Epic Games helps MOBA newcomers and addresses a commonly criticized issue in Paragon.
Interactive Tutorial
Another Tuesday means another update in the open beta MOBA Paragon. This time, Epic Games tackles a frequently raised issue in the game: the often criticized lack of knowledge among many MOBA newcomers. With its refreshingly different presentation, perspective, and not least the release of the game on the PS4 console, the still-in-development Paragon attracts not only MOBA veterans.
To provide genre-unfamiliar players with an easier entry and to introduce them specifically to Paragon, an interactive tutorial is being introduced with update v.33.0, in which various objectives must be completed. This aims to ensure that fewer players enter their first matches without equipping cards or throw in the towel and leave the ongoing game.
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In addition to some minor technical improvements and bug fixes, there are also new skins for Fey, Khaimera, and Gideon. The first two are T1 skins. However, the muscle-bound wizard Gideon has been given a T3 skin that reveals his inner self. It seems something went terribly wrong with his Halloween costume preparations as a pirate captain.
As is common with higher category skins, not only does his appearance change, but so do the visuals of his abilities to match the theme. Additionally, the second week of the Shadow Night Event runs until Monday, October 24th. Here, you can win three more skins as long as your Twitch account is linked to your Epic account and you either watch Paragon streamers or stream your MOBA skills to the world via Twitch.
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Battlefield 1 is making waves on Metacritic and has received solid scores in the 80s and 90s from early reviews. We have gathered the existing reviews and opinions on EA’s shooter hit and listed them here for you.
The first reviews and tests with ratings for Battlefield 1 are already available. We have taken a look at the Metacritic ratings and summarized some press opinions here for you.
Battlefield 1 is great!
Overall, opinions about Battlefield 1 are very positive. Almost every critic seems to love the game, and many shower it with praise. For example, our colleagues from GameStar say: “The campaign of Battlefield 1 falls short of its potential, but the multiplayer makes a great first impression. Now the technology and balance just need to be right.” The site IGN is equally happy: “The raw, archaic charm of the World War I weapons gives the already strong first-person shooting experience a unique character.”
The site GamingTrend summarizes their experiences particularly poetically: “Like a bayonet thrust to the face, Battlefield 1 hits hard and looks damn good doing it!” With the revised, emotionally charged campaign, the single-player experience is undoubtedly the best in the entire series. The multiplayer [mode] combines solid classics and unbeatable gameplay mechanics with new modes that perfectly fit the setting of World War I. Could this be the Battlefield that ends all Battlefields? It could be!”
No rating below 80!
With these praises in mind, it’s not hard to believe that basically none of the previous 15 reviews on Metacritic falls below 80 points. Hence, Battlefield 1 currently has a Metascore of 89. We have listed the individual ratings in the following table for you.
Patch 7.1 of WoW is just around the corner, but players have not yet discovered all the hidden things.
With World of Warcraft: Legion, the development team at Blizzard has managed to include a lot of hidden things in the game world that can only be discovered with great effort or a whole lot of luck. This includes things like alternative skins for artifact weapons or hidden mounts and world bosses. However, the next content patch 7.1 “Return to Karazhan” is already on the horizon.
The senior game designer Jeremy Feasel, better known to many as Muffinus, tried to stir up the community a little on Twitter by announcing:
“I can’t believe that 7.1 is coming soon and no one has figured out that… heh. Never mind. Who’s excited for the weekend???”
There are a handful of weapon skins that have not yet been discovered. As such, the player base assumed that Muffinus was referring to exactly these. When asked by another user if there are “other hidden things besides skins that players should be looking for,” Muffinus replied:
“In 7.0? To be honest… yes.”
Hidden things, even entire world bosses, are plentiful in Legion.
Moreover, the follow-up question, which became a bit more technical, continues to fuel the fans’ excitement.
“Is there any note regarding what is hidden? So we know where and when something will be discovered?”
Muffinus replied: “I don’t want to spoil anything, but yes, almost everything about this has been mined by data miners.”
Followed by the very misleading instruction:
“It’s not in the ocean. The ocean is just a good thing to sigh wistfully about. You can stop staring at the ocean.”
Apply now: We are looking for six players who want to play the beta of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare in our editorial team and win great prizes!
We are hosting a fun tournament in the beta of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare! We are looking for six community members to come to our editorial office and show what they’re made of!
Fantastic prizes await, such as a PlayStation 4 with Infinite Warfare in a console bundle, matching merchandise, and much more – so apply now!
We will welcome the participants of our community event for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare on Monday, October 24th at the editorial office in Munich. We will cover travel costs up to 30 Euros (please bring ticket/invoice). The beta will be played on PlayStation 4.
Schedule
Start at 3:00 PM
Meet & Greet with the editorial team
Warm-up with the beta
Fun tournament & award ceremony
Q&A & feedback on the beta
End around 8:00 PM
Each participant will additionally receive the full version of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (after release) for their platform of choice. Food and beverages will be provided on-site. All participants agree that video recordings will be made during the event.
The minimum age for participation is 18 years. Underage persons are not allowed to participate in the event. The tournament prizes will be provided by Activision and Mad Catz.
Application deadline: Thursday, October 20th, 2016
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In The Division, we will look at the high-value targets and the high-risk targets as they will be with Update 1.4.
Some of you may still remember the HVTs, the high-value targets that were introduced with the Conflict Update. Massive aimed to revitalize the open world with these, but they didn’t really resonate with the agents.
The principle of HVTs is quickly explained: You complete “Search and Destroy” missions in the open world to obtain target data. With this target data, you “purchase” contracts where you are supposed to eliminate a high-value target or a high-risk target. If you succeed, you get loot.
However, the agents were annoyed by some things:
It is an endless grind to obtain enough target data.
The enemies in the “Search and Destroy” missions do not drop any relevant loot at all.
The rewards for completing HVTs are unsatisfactory and are almost always gear set pieces from the “Lonely Hero” set.
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And now the good news: Patch 1.4 addresses all the criticisms we just listed.
You can obtain target data faster. For completing a “Search and Destroy” mission, you now receive 5 data, and for a critical “Search and Destroy” mission, you receive 10 data (instead of 2 and 4).
Additionally, the prices for HVT contracts will be adjusted.
Furthermore: Thanks to the new World Tier system, even the standard enemies in the “Search and Destroy” missions can drop useful items at maximum gear score (229), although with a low probability. It is now “worth” defeating many of them.
So far, weekly HVTs and high-risk targets were designed for groups. They were hardly achievable solo. With 1.4, these can also be mastered alone if you have good gear.
At these targets, there is plenty of lucrative loot to grab. Additionally, you can obtain all gear set items with the same probability, not just Lonely Hero.
In a squad, you will get to the loot even faster, as each individual receives target data, allowing you to quickly collect the necessary data for all weekly contracts.
More Information:
Weekly HVT vendors have two contracts of each task type, not just one.
40 new HVT contracts will be added to the HVT pool.
Daily HVTs scale depending on the group size.
The enemies in “Search and Destroy” missions are now “Normal” and “Veteran,” no longer predominantly Elite.
With these changes, the high-value targets and high-risk targets become worthwhile weekly tasks that grant you many valuable items. And on top of that, you can explore the open world.
What do you think about these changes?
The rewards from HVTs and high-risk targets
Daily High Value Targets at low costs:
Boss Drop:
1x High End or Gear Set
Reward:
15 Phoenix Credits
Daily High Value Targets at medium costs:
Boss Drop:
1x High End or Gear Set
Reward:
1x High End
20 Phoenix Credits
Daily High Value Targets at high costs:
Boss Drop:
1x High End or Gear Set
Reward:
1x High End or Gear Set
25 Phoenix Credits
Weekly High Value Targets at low costs:
Boss Drop:
2x High End or Gear Set
1x High End Mod
Reward:
1x High End
1x Gear Set
50 Phoenix Credits
Weekly High Value Targets at high costs:
Boss Drop:
1x Gear Set
1x High End or Gear Set
1x High End
Reward:
2x High End
1x Gear Set
50 Phoenix Credits
Weekly High Risk Target at low costs:
Boss Drop:
2x High End or Gear Set
1x High End Mod
Reward:
1x Gear Set
1x High End
1x High End Weapon
60 Phoenix Credits
Weekly High Risk Targets at high costs:
Boss Drop:
1x Gear Set
1x High End or Gear Set
1x High End Mod
Reward:
2x Gear Set
1x High End
1x High End Weapon
70 Phoenix Credits
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Rockstargames has just confirmed that there will be a new installment of Red Dead Redemption for Xbox One and PS4. The trailer will follow in just a few days.
Now it’s official – Red Dead Redemption 2 is the next major title from Rockstargames. After an increasing number of rumors over the past few days, it has now been confirmed by an official source what many players and fans have suspected. The game is set to be released worldwide for Xbox One and PS4 in autumn 2017. A PC version has not been confirmed yet.
“Red Dead Redemption 2” trailer in a few days
A “brand new multiplayer experience” is set to be presented on Thursday, October 20th at 5:00 PM via trailer. The game is being developed by the creators of GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption. An epic story will be told, revolving around the ruthless life in the heart of America. In a vast and atmospheric world, the player will have a completely new multiplayer experience that hasn’t been seen before.
Once the trailer is online, you will, of course, be able to watch it on our site.
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In My.coms god MMORPG Skyforge there are with the upcoming Ascension update also changes to the divine specialization system. These will be significantly easier and more intuitive, benefiting both professionals and casual players.
The upcoming Skyforge update Ascension takes a rough approach to the overloaded and intricate character system of the online role-playing game and breaks it down completely. However, from the rubble, the developers are building a leaner and (hopefully) more effective new system that should be easier to learn and master.
Our own temple!
Since the pantheons and the equipment system are being simplified in the upcoming Skyforge update Ascension, it is now also the turn of the cumbersome “divine specialization” system. Here the developers have removed the former menus of the “Divine Atlas” and the “Atlas of Specializations” and instead introduced the “Temple of Deeds”.
In it, we receive fewer bonuses overall, but they are better and more relevant. Unnecessary frills have been removed, and we now also receive points for progress in specializations directly through completed quests and challenges that we complete with our divine form. Finally, there are two completely new specializations, the “God of Machines” for PvP and the “God of Magic” for PvE fans.
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To get a taste of the new Pokémon editions Sun and Moon, a demo version of the game is available for download starting today.
Starting today, you can get the demo version of Pokémon Sun and Moon in the eShop. In this version of the game, you can gather first impressions of the Alola region while exploring the surroundings. To test the game, you need a Nintendo 3DS and a Nintendo account linked to a Nintendo Network ID.
Pokémon Sun and Moon – Demo Download
The demo version was announced for October 18 and should probably be available to you in the afternoon hours. There should be an extra category in the eShop to start the demo download. If this extra category cannot be found, you can also use the shop’s search function to access the demo version download. As mentioned before, you need a Nintendo Network ID for the download.
The demo version of Pokémon Sun and Moon also includes Ash-Greninja. This is the Pokémon that travels with Ash in the series Pokémon – The TV Series: XYZ. You can transfer Ash-Greninja from the demo version to the full version of Pokémon Sun and Moon. The full version will be released on November 23. According to some players, the download size is about 380MB.
In the new trailer, you can see some features and locations waiting for you in Pokémon Sun and Moon. The evolutions of the starter Pokémon are also shown.
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Tonight, on the 18th of October, Patch 2.4.1 is available for download on PS4 and Xbox One. Will there be a server downtime?
Update 7:15 PM: According to Bungie, the patch is now available for download. The update is just under 300 MB in size. You can find the patch notes here – definitely read them. Important information is included!
Update 7:10 PM: Upon login, there is a message stating that an update is required. However, it apparently is still not available for download.
Today at 11 PM, the Heroic Mode of “Wrath of the Machine” will start. Bungie wants to hold another race to award the “World First” status. In the “normal” mode, it only took about two hours for the first fireteam to defeat the final boss Aksis. We are curious how long the heroic Aksis will hold out.
The Heroic Mode does not begin until 11 PM because Bungie will first deploy an update. All Guardians should have the same chances to start the raid, which is why a few hours are given to download and install Patch 2.4.1. However, Bungie did not necessarily consider the European Guardians – after all, most should be in bed at this time during the week and not in “Wrath of the Machine”.
The update 2.4.1 is expected around 7 PM our time.No maintenance work and no server downtime are listed.
Around 7 PM, you will be brought to the login screen on PS4 so that you can start the update. On Xbox One, you can restart Destiny to download the update or wait until the game itself brings you to the login screen at a later time.
At 10 PM, all Guardians who have not yet installed the update will be removed from their activities and brought to the login screen. By now, the patch must be installed.
These are the details provided by Bungie.
What changes with Patch 2.4.1?
The complete patch notes are not yet available. Bungie usually releases these shortly after the update goes live. We will report on it promptly.
Photobombing also exists in Overwatch. At least in the new game mode “Junkenstein’s Revenge”.
Currently, there is a new game mode in Overwatch, “Junkenstein’s Revenge”, available for the duration of the Halloween event. The goal in this game mode is to stop Zomnics as quickly as possible, defend the gate, and collect points so you can rank ahead of your friends and brag a little.
But what “actually” interests players is often not the game goal, as they have found a whole new objective in Junkenstein’s Revenge: Crashing the “Boss Selfies”.
Whenever a boss appears in the event (Reaper, Mercy, Roadhog, or Junkrat), the camera in the game zooms in on the newcomer to announce them. This moment is what many players try to catch in order to position themselves in the shot – preferably with an emote to make it look ridiculous.
Many players also try to time the appearance of an opposing boss perfectly to stun the respective enemy with a sleep arrow, because then the camera goes wild. We have some of the best shots for you:
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Both are definitely a different kind of photobombing.
Cortyn says: I must admit that I also tried to position myself correctly in the second round (and failed spectacularly). However, it also just looks too funny when the narrator in the form of Reinhardt dramatically announces the appearance of a new boss while the team makes silly faces at the camera. No matter how dramatically he talks about the alchemist’s problems – we have to laugh.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, you can find them on our Overwatch game page.
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Riders of Icarus has only been on the market for a few months, but that doesn’t stop the developers from celebrating a proper Halloween event. In addition to the obligatory pumpkins and candies, there is also a headless rider that can appear in dungeons. If you encounter the knight, you can take him down from his horse and steal his spooky steed!
Riders of Icarus has come up with some fun events for Halloween. First of all, you might notice the many pumpkins that are suddenly lying around everywhere in Nexon’s mount MMORPG world. You can smash this fall vegetable and maybe find some cool loot inside.
I want your armor, your candy, and your mount!
Furthermore, the beasts in Riders of Icarus have stocked up on candy in addition to their regular loot. When we take down the critters, we also receive the sweets, which we can exchange with a special vendor for unique Halloween loot.
But the coolest is the headless rider. This creepy mini-boss occasionally appears in the regular dungeons of Riders of Icarus. If we hunt down and defeat the rider, we can loot his armor and even mount his spooky steed and get it as a mount ourselves! The beast looks too cool not to try.
In FIFA 17, a web app is available for the “Ultimate Team” mode and a companion app can be downloaded. Are these companion features worth it?
In the world of FUT 17, there is always something happening. There are deals waiting on the transfer market, flash offers in the shop, or time-limited squad-building challenges. Whole tournaments can also only be played on certain days. To ensure you never miss out and can manage your Ultimate Team even when you’re not at home, EA Sports provides the web app (desktop version) and the companion app (mobile version) for free.
You can find the FUT web app on the official EA Sports page, and the companion app can be downloaded and installed for iOS from the App Store and for Android from the Google Play Store. It is also available for download in the Microsoft Store.
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Start and Login – Getting Started with the Web App and Companion App
Before you can use these services, you need to purchase FIFA 17. The supported platforms are PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
The second step is to create a FUT club. This must be set up on the console or PC. A security question is also required that you will need to start and log in to the app.
The third step is to download the companion app, install it, and log in to the app. For the web app, you only need to click on the “FUT Web App” tab under “Ultimate Team” and log in.
Features of the FUT 17 Web App
The web app is excellent for trading efficiently and in an organized way, as you have full access to the transfer market. Read more about trading in FUT 17 here. In the app, this is faster and more convenient than on the console, which is why the FUT web app is essential for any FUT player who wants to earn coins by trading smartly on the transfer market.
Furthermore, in the web app, you have access to leaderboards, your team management, the shop, and all cards in your club. In the shop, you can invest coins or FIFA Points to purchase packs. For some promo packs, the remaining time may have already expired by the time you’re back at the console. But with a few clicks on your PC or laptop, you can immediately access the app to snag a deal or bargain.
Therefore the conclusion: The web app for FUT 17 is definitely worth it to successfully play the “Ultimate Team” mode. If you have a free minute at work or are currently in your university library, you can quickly check what FUT has to offer. It is also worth it to trade from home.
What can the FUT 17 Companion App do?
The companion app for your smartphone is designed so that you have FUT 17 literally at your fingertips, anytime and anywhere.
With the companion app, you can even master squad-building challenges: assemble teams, trade in cards, and claim – sometimes – unique rewards. In the app, you can secure the rewards immediately or plan the respective team and finish everything later on the console or PC.
The transfer market is also available in the companion app. You can browse the transfers, list cards, or place bids on items.
Important note: If you’re starting your FUT career with FIFA 17, you’ll need to play a few FUT matches on the console or PC first to unlock access to the transfer market in the companion app. Returning “FUT 16” players have direct access.
With this app, you can also manage your team and your club. Thus, you can prepare for important matches while on the go and get started directly when you’re home. In the FUT shop, you can also purchase packs with coins or FIFA Points using the companion app.
The reviews of the companion app are mostly very positive. It runs smoothly and impresses with its clarity. It is an excellent companion for on-the-go.
The companion app is already useful just for the reason that you can immediately take a screenshot of your team and send it to your friends. This way, you can discuss together which positions in the team need improvement. Therefore, the recommendation is: The app is practical and free, so you should at least try it if you want to successfully start in FUT 17.
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In World of Warships, the Royal Navy of Great Britain is next in the game. However, we can already encounter the first ships from Her Majesty’s fleet on the seas, as Wargaming has already distributed the first instances of the premium cruiser “HMS Belfast” to selected testers and YouTubers.
“Rule, Britannia! Britannia rule the Waves!” This verse from the unofficial British anthem can easily be applied to the HMS Belfast. This powerful light cruiser is a premium ship at Tier 7 and was issued to selected test players and well-known YouTube streamers even before the release of the regular British cruiser line.
British Barbecue at Sea
One of the lucky streamers is EiKarrRamba, who had a lot of fun with the Belfast recently. He was able to record a total of 7 kills with the British cruiser. This is partly due to the ship’s dangerously powerful HE shells, which have an astonishingly high probability of setting enemy ships on fire.
Additionally, the Belfast can install a smoke generator as a cruiser, an additional module that is usually only used on destroyers and provides excellent concealment at sea. At the same time, the Belfast also has advanced detection systems, consisting of sonar AND radar.
All-rounder
With this, she can still optimally detect her enemies even in fog or bad weather and, above all, spot torpedoes from a distance and evade them. As a cruiser, she is agile enough to usually accomplish this, and her superior armament makes her a terror for all destroyers and light cruisers. However, she has no torpedo launchers.
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Therefore, the Belfast is considered almost too good by many players, and it is expected that the ship will only come to the shop nerfed after testing. But whether she is too strong or not, the HMS Belfast has announced the British with a great fanfare and makes one crave for more.
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In Battlefield 1 there are some differences compared to the previous entries in the series. We will show you what has changed.
Battlefield 1 officially releases on October 21 and comes with some cool features and functions. Compared to the previous Battlefield games, there are several innovations. We will address the most important changes here. These tips are not just for veterans, but also for “new players.”
The unlocking of weapons is level-dependent
The system for unlocking weapons and gadgets in Battlefield 1 works similarly to Battlefield 4. This means you also need to reach a certain rank to gain access to new weapons. However, you cannot use them immediately, but must buy the weapons with in-game currency Warbonds. Warbonds are earned when you reach new character levels.
It is the class ranks with which you unlock weapons, and not your overall level. If you want new weapons for the sniper, you must play with that class and level up to unlock new rifles or gadgets.
Less selection of weapons
Compared to games like Battlefield 4, the current installment has fewer weapons. However, the weapons that are available are varied and have different versions. There are options for better aiming accuracy when shooting from the hip or improvements for distant targets by mounting a scope on the weapon. Therefore, before you buy a new weapon, you should definitely compare the stats of the weapons to ensure that you purchase the right weapon for your playstyle.
LMGs become more accurate the longer you shoot
The light machine guns have a special behavior in Battlefield 1. The accuracy of the weapon increases the longer you shoot it. Therefore, you should not take single shots with these weapons, but play in continuous fire mode to achieve more accuracy. Each time you restart shooting, the accuracy resets. LMGs are used by support players.
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The weapons are meant to keep enemies at bay. While they may not be particularly accurate at the beginning, they have a large magazine to keep enemies at bay.
SMGs are weak at range
It makes sense that submachine guns are not designed to kill enemies at great distances. Nevertheless, these weapons were quite strong in some previous games. However, this has changed in Battlefield 1. Here, submachine guns are used for close-range combat. They lose a lot of damage at greater distances and are virtually useless in these situations. Since even single shots with an SMG at greater distances do not show improvement, one should focus on targets in close proximity. If you see an enemy at a greater distance, you should rather switch to your pistol to deal damage.
You can adjust the recoil of a weapon
In shooters, one is used to having a certain recoil when shooting. Especially with automatic weapons, you often have to counteract when the weapon pulls to the left, right, or upwards. In Battlefield 1, the recoil or pull of a weapon is always the same. As a default, a weapon always pulls upwards. Therefore, you need to counteract downwards to work against the recoil. If you want, you can adjust this feature by setting how the recoil behaves.
You have the option between left, right, and center. If you set the recoil to “left”, the weapon will pull more to the left when shooting. This way, you can adjust the game to your specific controller settings, if you have any.
Revives without charging
To revive your teammates, you do not first have to charge a defibrillator for a few seconds. In Battlefield 1, there is a syringe with which you can bring killed teammates back to life. To apply the syringe to a teammate, you need to be in close proximity to them. Although reviving at such a short distance is risky, you can also do the opposite and kill enemies with it.
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With the revision of the class system, the typical engineer is no longer present. When it comes to weapons, the Assault class comes quite close to the engineer. They can equip shotguns and SMGs, but cannot repair vehicles. The new vehicle class takes care of repairing vehicles.
For armored targets, the Assault class is recommended. Equipped with anti-tank grenades and anti-tank rocket launchers as well as dynamite, you can cause a lot of damage. An anti-tank mine is part of the gear that you can unlock as Assault.
Try the new vehicle class as a Tank Driver or Pilot
If you spawn in a battle as the driver of a vehicle, you belong to the vehicle class. This class comes in 2 variants that are similar. As a Tank Driver, you can equip a primary weapon, a secondary weapon, an anti-tank grenade, and a repair tool. As a Pilot, you have the same primary weapons as the Tank Driver, a different secondary weapon, a flare gun, and a repair tool. You can choose one of 6 weapons as the primary weapon for both Tank Drivers and Pilots.
Although there is the option to repair a vehicle from the inside, this is not always the best solution. During automatic repair, incoming enemy fire interrupts the process. If you repair a vehicle from the outside, incoming shots do not interrupt this process.
The Sweet-Spot with Sniper Rifles
Many of the sniper rifles in Battlefield 1 have what is known as a sweet spot. This means that a weapon is most effective at a certain distance and causes the most damage. This gives you the opportunity to kill an opponent with just one body shot. As a sniper, this is a great advantage.
Finding the sweet spot for the various weapons is not easy and requires a lot of experience. It pays off to shoot frequently with a specific weapon to determine this point.
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