The new update 274 of ARK brings a lot of innovations, including flying dinosaurs with multiple seats and a significant improvement in performance.
Despite all the fuss around paid DLCs for ARK, the game continues to be developed continuously to present players with new content and improvements. The latest patch, version 274, should bring some relief, especially for heavily utilized computers (which is basically all of them). Although the improvement is just a first step, the render performance of structures has improved by about 30%, which should significantly relieve some PCs. Additionally, the game now requires about 300 MB less RAM when there is a lot of destruction happening on screen.
Romantic flights for two on the Tapejara
But the patch has even more to offer. With the Tapejara, there is now a flying dinosaur that can accommodate multiple players. While one player skillfully navigates the oversized bird through the skies, the “passenger” can comfortably observe the world below or hunt hostile creatures.
There are also some innovations in the crafting area. To make the night not so dark and to avoid giving away your position with the glow of torches, players can now build night vision devices to see clearly even in the darkest of darkness.
There is still no end in sight for the updates. Numerous other contents are planned for the future, such as underwater caves, as well as “Tek Caves,” which seem to be a bit more futuristic. Additionally, there will be mating behaviors and life cycles for aquatic creatures, as well as DirectX 12 support for Windows 10, which should again mean a performance improvement of about 20%.
For more news and articles about the dino game, you can find them on our ARK game page.
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Tonight, on September 13th, there are disturbances and issues in the PSN Store on PlayStation 4. The service is currently undergoing maintenance.
Currently, almost nothing is working in the PSN Store on the PS4. The PSN status indicates that all services are functioning – except for the store. This has been the case since 7 PM our time.
Players are unable to access the store. It is displayed that the service is under maintenance. Additionally, the error code WC-40383-8 appears. What is the reason for this, and when will it be back up?
The “FIFA 17” demo is likely the cause
A possible and very likely cause can be quickly identified: Fans of virtual football have been waiting all day for the “FIFA 17” demo to arrive in the store – both on PS4 and PS3.
Console Tenno of the free-to-play space shooter Warframe is expecting a fairy, a major fusion change, and some long-awaited TennoGen items designed by players later today.
The (razor-sharp) fairy
What has almost become routine for PC players of Warframe is now making its way to consoles PS4 and Xbox One. “The Silver Grove” brings a lot with it. So feed your Kavats again and get ready for a journey into the magical world of the update overview.
Two weapons and an outfit – Sarpa, Pox, and Varida
With Titania, a character inspired by mystical and enchanting legends, you can now swarm your opponents in miniature form and truly annoy them, as with her ultimate she shrinks to half her size and can fly through the level. She switches her equipped weapons out of nowhere to the Dex Pixia, a dual submachine gun, and the Diwata, a heavy blade.
What other tricks the clever fairy has up her sleeve can be examined more closely below. But beware: Don’t let the colorful lights distract you too much!
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You can either purchase the razor-sharp fairy on the market using real-money currency Platinum, or simply play her quest, where New Loka asks you for help, as it literally gets hot on Earth.
By players, for players
What is everyday life for PC players of Warframe… Sounds familiar? Right, but after what seems like an endless period of (almost) absolute PC exclusivity of the TennoGen items, the first 5 skins of the recent times are finally making their way to consoles as well. The reason for this, according to statements from the developer Digital Extremes (DE), were legal matters that apparently weren’t so easy to resolve.
These items are skins and syandanas created by players. From time to time, developer DE encourages the community to submit their own ideas. After that, the player base has the opportunity to vote on the best designs, which then find their way into the game and are available for purchase for anyone interested.
The TennoGen designs for console
The respective creator even receives 30% of the total revenue from their design. Yes, you read that right: Getting involved with Warframe can potentially bring you a few bucks.
More decoration & weapons
In addition to the mentioned TennoGen items, there are also two new operator outfits to spruce up your little permanent resident in the back of the spaceship. Additionally, the Xiphos gets two new paints, Titania brings her alternative helmet “Aurai”, and the Nova Deluxe Skin Collection also makes its way to the market, as well as the Tekelu Collection, which includes various skins in a black-metallic design.
New shooting and slicing toys are also part of the deal.
Sarpa – melee weapon – emphasizes curved strikes with heavy salvos.
Heliocor – melee weapon – Each strike brings more knowledge! This massive hammer performs a codex scan with each lethal blow.
Pox – secondary weapon – These putrid sores of pus and gas explode on impact.
The Endo of fusion cores
With “The Silver Grove,” it’s time to say goodbye to your fusion cores and welcome the new resource “Endo”.
The old system of upgrading mods had some hidden quirks. For example, a mod of the same polarity as the one you wanted to upgrade gave more points than one that didn’t match. Additionally, there was no indication of a concrete value of how much was still needed for the next higher level.
To simplify the process, fusion can now exclusively be conducted with the resource Endo. This can, like any other resource, drop from enemies within missions. You can also convert your unwanted and duplicate mods into Endo.
Lunaro & Glyphs
Finally, the Warframe recreational sport Lunaro receives a new map, styled after Steel Meridian with ramps and side nets. Additionally, there’s finally a dedicated pass button, as well as the ability to defend while holding the Lunaro ball.
Those who have always wanted to leave their mark in the level can now do so with the new glyphs. You can plaster everything to your liking. And those who have diligently read up to this point can indulge in many colorful images once again. But don’t forget: The bright light is still taboo!
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Anglers receive their own artifact fishing rod in World of Warcraft. We will show you step by step how to obtain the “Deeplight Angler”. But beware – those with little time will have to sacrifice several evenings for this. For those who find fishing the epitome of fulfillment and relaxation, it is possible to obtain the “weapon” comfortably in just one evening.
The Deeplight Angler – The Artifact Weapon for Fishing Enthusiasts
Hardly any activity in World of Warcraft polarizes as much as fishing does. While one half of the players finds this type of gameplay boring, the other half completely immerses themselves in it and finds the relaxation that you wish for from a computer game. However, there are also some hidden game contents in fishing – especially true in Legion.
Here, anglers can even obtain their own artifact weapon, which comes with its own talents and bonuses. But the path to the artifact rod requires many hours of endurance! We will show you step by step how you will soon be the most legendary angler in Azeroth. This guide is roughly based on the information from wowhead (see source).
The good news upfront: Although you can level up to a profession rank of 800 in Legion, this is not a prerequisite for obtaining the rod. If you want, you can even start with a fishing skill of 1. However, a character level of 45 is mandatory.
Basically, the preparation involves just one challenging step, which is the achievement “Big Fish”, where all rare fish from Legion must be fished. However, the fish are not simply “available” while fishing, but are attracted through special baits that give a small chance to see the corresponding fish.
Preparation: Arcane Bait
Before you start, you should go to the underbelly in Dalaran (the sewers). Buy a guard at the entrance and enter the north of the underbelly. Here you can fish, best in the “green whirlpools” that appear there. Fish until you pull the “Emblem of Margoss” out of the water. Then use it, and you will be teleported to a small island next to Dalaran. On the island, you will find not only Margoss but also a medium-sized lake – fish as hard as you can. Once you have obtained 20 Sinking Mana, exchange it with Margoss for Arcane Baits. These baits double the chance of finding other baits on the Broken Isles – exactly what we need!
Catching Rare Fish
For the achievement “Big Fish”, a total of 18 rare fish must be caught – that means 3 fish per area and 3 more in the ocean areas. To lure out the fish, we need special baits that must also be fished first. But even with these baits, there is only a small chance of actually getting the desired fish – anyone who wants to do everything in one go should plan at least 4-6 hours of time! In general: Always use “Arcane Bait” and fish in schools whenever possible. The chance of success seems drastically increased here!
The Fish of Azsuna
There are several special features in Azsuna. You will have to deal with Murlocs and undead, invisible fish.
Leyshimmer Frogsucker: Fish until you receive a Skrog Toenail. This will grant you a buff for 2 minutes. Once it expires, a Murloc will appear and attack you. Kill him and loot “Aromatic Murloc Slime”. Use the slime as bait, and you have 2 minutes to fish the Frogsucker.
Nar’thalassian Hermit: Fish the bait “Mother-of-Pearl Shell”. Use this, and you have 2 minutes to fish the hermit.
Ghostly Queenfish: Fish the “Rusty Queenfish Brooch”. Upon use, you can discover ghostly queenfish schools all over Azsuna. From these schools, you are guaranteed to catch the right fish.
The Fish of Val’Sharah
In Val’Sharah, the task is significantly easier to handle. Just fish the corresponding bait and then the necessary fish.
Ancient Mosskime: Fish the “Decayed Fishbones”. You have 2 minutes to land the Mosskime.
Nightmarefin: Fish the bait “Nightmare Nightcrawler”. You have 2 minutes to fish the fin.
Thornflounder: Fish the “Drowned Thistleleaf Forest Spirit”. Use it to bury it. Shortly after, you will receive the bait buff. You have 2 minutes to fish the flounder.
Fishing – the perfect opportunity to finally power through some audiobooks.
The Fish of Highmountain
In Highmountain, you will deal with the Drogbar, who won’t leave you alone even while fishing.
Ancient Highmountain Salmon: Fish the Freaky Sea Snail. You will receive a buff for 2 minutes, at the end of which a Drogbar will appear and attack. Kill him, loot the “Salmon Bait”, and use it. You have 2 minutes to catch the salmon.
Cold Water Carp: Fish the “Frost Worm”, use it. Again you have 2 minutes to catch the carp.
Mountain Pufferfish: Fish a “Swollen Murloc egg”. Upon use, the little Murloc hatches and blesses you for 2 minutes. Yes, same story as always.
The Fish of Stormheim
In Stormheim, Blizzard wanted to take things even further. Here you need a bait that allows you to catch a bait that can then bring in the fish. Fishing is great, isn’t it?
Thunderstorm Ray: Fish the “Moosehorn Hook”. You have 2 minutes to then fish the “Silver-scaled Minner”, which in turn serves as bait. In the following 2 minutes, you can catch the ray.
Oodelfjisk: Fish the “Ancient Vrykul Ring”. Upon use, you can see schools of Oodelfjisk everywhere in Stormheim. Ride around until you find a school. From these schools, you are guaranteed to catch the right fish.
Graybelly Lobster: Fish a “Slimy Dragon Scale”. The buff for 2 minutes allows you to fish the lobster.
The Fish of Suramar
In Suramar, we have to deal with sleepy Murlocs. Fortunately, there are many schools and large rivers, so the mission can be completed quickly.
In Suramar, there are particularly many schools. Here, progress is quick.
Besmirched Rune Scale Koi: Fish Demon Waste. When “used”, you then have 2 minutes to catch the koi.
Seer Scale Pufferfish: Catch a “Sleeping Murloc”. When you use this, the Murloc appears and runs away in a zigzag. He leaves fish all over the ground. Walk over the fish to collect them – the right one should be among them.
Magic Swallow Frog: Fish an “Enchanted Bait”. Yep, 2 minutes time.
The Fish of the Ocean
Finally, we are after the fish of the ocean. For this, you need to visit any coastal region. You are in the right place if you spot schools of black barracuda or are in the area called “The Great Sea”.
Seabed Squid: Fish a “Stunned Angry Shark”. Caution: If you release it, the shark will appear and attack you. It moves very slowly, but it can kill you with 1-2 attacks! Kill it from a safe distance and then loot the squid from its corpse.
Axe Fish: Fish the “Beer Bottle Message”. Inside is the Axe Fish bait, which you use. You have 2 minutes remaining to catch the fish.
Ancient Black Barracuda: Fish a piece of “Decaying Whale Blubber”. When you use the item, the blubber lies on the ground. After a few seconds, a fly will come flying in that you can collect. Then use the fly to have 2 minutes time.
Starting the Questline
Have you caught all the rare fish and obtained the achievement “Big Fish”? Congratulations! The worst part is behind you! Now you can leisurely go to an area of your choice and check out different fish schools. Yes, fishing will continue. But at some point, you will receive the item “Glittering Pearl” while fishing, which starts a new quest. In this quest, you must first go to Khadgar, who will encouragingly pat your head because you brought him junk. Then proceed to the fountain of Dalaran, where you place the beautiful but useless orb. Thus ends the questline… for now.
As soon as you take a few steps away from the fountain, Nat Pagle will come running up to you and tell you that the fish are going crazy. Accompany him and thus start a solo scenario! The scenario itself is not difficult: Kill all the Murlocs on the island (about 30), then fish the required number of fish from the various schools and defeat the “final boss”. Once you have done that, return to Dalaran to the fountain and claim your “Deeplight Angler”! Phew, what an effort.
Upgrading the Artifact Fishing Rod
To unlock the various talent points of the artifact fishing rod, you must supply it – like any other artifact weapon – with artifact power. However, this is not done through world quests or treasures, but through the rare fish that you already needed for the achievement. When you catch such a fish, it grants you 50 artifact power when released back into the water. It is important that you pull the fish ashore with the Deeplight Angler equipped! Only when you have the rod equipped can you fish these “new” fish.
Once enough artifact power has been accumulated, the Deeplight Angler can be upgraded at the fountain of Dalaran, just click on the large pearl. Note: Sometimes the pearl is not clickable, in which case re-logging or a “/reload” in the chat window can help.
The bonuses are not only suitable for anglers, but also for explorers. There are talents that allow you to breathe underwater and move very quickly. Additionally, there is Waterwalking. Craftsmen will be pleased about the chance to now also obtain “Blood of Sargeras” from the water – or how about a pair of stylish boots? Pure anglers will enjoy an extended duration of baits and the chance to catch an entire school of fish with just one cast. A reduced aggro range while fishing is also useful.
One last tip: To quickly supply the artifact fishing rod with artifact power, it is particularly worthwhile to fish “Ghostly Queenfishes” in Azsuna, as the schools never run out. Remember to use Arcane Baits from Margoss so you can almost fish the rare fish indefinitely.
Have fun with your fishing rod!
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Riot Games says “Thank you” for 10 years and is giving gifts to the League of Legends players.
It has been about 10 years since Riot Games was founded. Riot Games released League of Legends in 2009, making a significant impact in the eSports scene. Since then, there have been many developments in the game and the community. Even though the community is a point of contention for many, it must be noted that it is passionate. This passion has, among other things, driven the game to become such a successful multiplayer title today. For the birthday of Riot Games, the Riot executives are looking back on the last 10 years of the company’s history.
Free Skin or Mysterious Gift + Bonus IP Weekend
In the last 10 years, a lot has happened at Riot Games. From a League of Legends beta with a few hundred players, it has become an eSports title with a massive community. Marc “Tryndamere” Merril and Brandon “Ryze” Beck could not have imagined this when the game was founded. The game was still full of bugs back then, and the developers wondered what kept players engaged with League of Legends. The loyalty of the community has endured for so many years that the game is now a trending multiplayer title.
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To show their gratitude, the developers will be distributing gifts to the loyal community in the coming days. There will be a Kayle skin or a mysterious skin, a summoner icon, and a bonus IP weekend to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Riot Games.
Riot Kayle (If you don’t already own the champion, you’ll receive Kayle as a gift) – If you already have the champion and skin, you’ll receive a mysterious gift instead. If your account currently cannot receive a mysterious gift, you’ll receive the value of a mysterious gift as RP credited.
To qualify for these gifts, you only need to have played a “League of Legends” match in the past 60 days. If you have not played League of Legends in the last 2 months, but still want the gifts, you can play a game in LoL until September 19 to qualify. A second round will take place on September 23, during which the gifts will be distributed. To qualify with a match, you can also play a “Co-op vs. AI” game or an ARAM. Additionally, your account must be at least level 5.
Bonus IP Weekend in League of Legends
Additional IP rewards will be available on the following weekend. From September 16 at 09:01 AM until September 19 at 08:59 AM, there will be double the amount of IP in LoL. From Friday to Monday, you’ll have a flat bonus on the IP rewards, which will not change even if you play in a premade group.
If you still lack IP for a specific champion or chroma skins, you can earn them quickly over the following weekend. We say Thank you and look forward to the next years with Riot Games and League of Legends!
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Tuesday – for all friends of the free-to-play MOBA Paragon, that means it’s time for the weekly update again. In addition to introducing a new hero, adjustments to the length of matches continue.
And every day the groundhog greets
After some drastic changes that were aimed at reducing match length and were referred to by the developer Epic Games itself as “hammer methods,” the approach is now to take it a bit easier and make smaller modifications gradually to avoid frustrating the player base too much. Nonetheless, the goal remains to average matches at around 35 minutes.
To achieve this, today’s update once again targets the Prime Orb bearer significantly. Not only will the poor big ball guardian, who stands so lonely in his corner, have 3,400 health points deducted again. No, he also has to face the attacks of the teams that mistreat him to get to his glowing orb more often.
This orb will now respawn after 6 minutes, potentially leading to quite a few team fights on-site. Additionally, both the initial spawn time of the black buff and its respawn time have been reduced to 4 minutes each. This grants you increased attack speed and allows you to deal more damage over time to structures.
Moreover, the tower prioritization of siege minions has been lowered, as well as their frequency of appearance. The little helpers now appear starting from minute 10 in every second wave and from minute 20 in every wave. After all the changes in recent weeks, the average game length should now be quite close.
Sharp shooting is happening
But the update brings not only dry numbers. It’s time to welcome a new hero to the battlefield. Lt. Belica, who has a history with Murdock, swings her two hot irons and lets the bullets fly.
In doing so, she maintains law and order and occasionally drains her enemies’ precious mana. So she’s anything but innocent and much more than just a nice sight in a tailored outfit. The woman has some tricks up her sleeve – so much so that she can even catapult enemies into the air.
Finally, the update brings a few new emotes that you can check out here.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny, the sandbox team at Bungie has spoken out to address the “Ghost Bullet” issue with handguns.
In recent days, a video has been circulating online demonstrating ghost bullets with handguns. We recently reported on these “Ghost Bullets”. This term describes the phenomenon where shots miss the target despite aiming accurately – and lag was not to blame. This issue is particularly common with handguns, especially with the Last Word, which has an extremely low range.
As this issue gained significant attention, the community manager DeeJ posted a statement from the sandbox team in the Bungie forum. Their statement: Yes, this phenomenon is real, but it is intended. Nevertheless, they want to investigate and adjust it.
When “Randomness” Becomes “Accuracy”
The YouTuber’s thesis was that precision and accurate aiming with handguns are based on randomness. Sometimes the bullets hit, sometimes they don’t. According to Bungie, the term “Ghost Bullets” is solely a community creation, although luck and randomness are indeed factors in play. Internally, they refer to it as “accuracy” (Accuracy). This is a value that is hidden in the range value of each weapon in Destiny.
However, they do not want to overwhelm the game with numbers, which is why this accuracy value is not visible in-game. It is meant to be a shooter, not a numbers game. Therefore, the goal is for guardians to be able to make assumptions about the characteristics of a weapon based on its appearance and how it functions. One might assume that the length of the barrel or the stock affects the precision of a weapon type. This way, it is more enjoyable to choose a weapon than to sift through confusing numbers.
In summary: Handguns have a relatively short barrel and no stock, therefore they do not have as high precision at greater distances as a scout rifle or a sniper rifle.
The sandbox team acknowledges that handguns can feel inconsistent and/or frustrating during high-skill battles. They have clearly heard and understood the community and are now looking at how to improve the experience.
However, it is unlikely that they will completely remove the accuracy value from the game. Instead, Bungie is looking for alternative options to “balance” handguns. Destiny is a game that continues to evolve thanks to player feedback. Therefore, they ask that players continue to provide constructive feedback to Bungie.
The new Playstation 4 Pro can upscale a range of older titles to 4K level. This feature will be completely free, contrary to contrary rumors.
Good news for PS4 Pro fans! The already announced new feature that upscales some old games on the PS4 Pro to 4K level will not cost anything extra. Therefore, we can enjoy a whole range of games that were released before the Pro arrived in stunning graphical glory on the new Sony console without having to pay more.
The rumor about paid graphic updates on the Playstation 4 Pro emerged when an interview between Sony employee Masayasu Ito and the website Kotaku was translated from Japanese to English. It could be interpreted that the better graphics might not be free. But now, Sony has officially spoken out through a statement on GamesRadar and denied all plans for monetizing graphic updates. A list of all currently compatible games that will receive a graphic update on the Pro can be found in the following list:
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Infamous: First Light
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
The Last of Us: Remastered
The Witness
Paragon
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Losing in Overwatch is not fun. Unless you suddenly get a skill rating of 500.
The last will be the first
Ah, the world of bugs and glitches is always amusing. With the start of the second Overwatch season, the game is still not completely free of errors, although this only surfaced a few weeks later. Since the last update, there is a new ranking system that ranges from 0 to 5000 instead of 1 to 100, to give players a better impression of how well they are performing. Already in the last season, some very persistent fans tried to achieve the lowest rank in the game – simply because they can.
The same thing happened in Season 2, but there is an amusing glitch. The Korean player IzA has intentionally dropped to rank 0 – but obviously, Overwatch cannot handle that. The consequence: his rank was set to 5000! Since then, IzA is still playing and falling again in the ranks – in this screenshot here, he is seen with a rating of 4710.
Kotaku interviewed the player Brown, who has been pursuing the same goal for a while. He commented on IzA’s performance:
“That is quite an achievement to pull off. Because once you are at the bottom of the table – around rank 800 – you only lose 1-4 ranks per round. Plus, you have to invest a lot of time into it. I have lost 83 matches so far and I am already feeling a bit worn out. This guy must have lost 230 or more games.”
Mein-MMO says: A strange bug, which is becoming a bit embarrassing for Blizzard. After all, there were players in the first season with strange display errors who aimed for the “lowest rank”. Hopefully, Blizzard will quickly issue a hotfix here, because as it stands, the easiest way to rank 5000 is probably just to consistently lose – although that requires its own form of endurance and resilience.
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In the latest “Pokémon GO”- update, access to the game is blocked for users with rooted or jailbroken smartphones.
“Pokémon GO” fans currently have to be patient regarding the new update. The rollout has already started in some regions but is still pending for many users in Germany. Among other things, the “Buddy Pokémon”-system is introduced, where trainers and Pokémon establish a stronger bond and receive candies as a reward.
Additionally, the developers no longer allow users with rooted or jailbroken smartphones to access the game with this update.
Stricter Measures Against Cheaters
In the patch notes for update 0.37.0 (Android) and 1.7.0 (iOS), the developers state that they want to specifically remove bots from the game. Furthermore, it is mentioned that smartphones with jailbreak or rooted systems will no longer be supported by the game. This can be effective against bot users but simultaneously takes away a means for “regular players” to play Pokémon GO.
When considering Niantic’s decision objectively, one can see the motive behind it. Users with rooted or jailbroken systems often find it easier to use a bot or modifying software for Pokémon GO. However, this does not mean that all users who utilize a root or jailbreak are cheaters. A blanket ban on the entire user group seems to indicate that a “simple solution” was sought.
Although there are workarounds using special software to bypass this block, you should only use these methods at your own risk.
The future of jailbreaks and roots in Pokémon GO is unclear. So far, the developers have not commented further on this matter. There is already a petition on Change.org, requesting the developers to remove the block for rooted smartphones.
What are your thoughts on this topic? Is it better to block an entire group and exclude legitimate users from the game, or should roots and jailbreaks be allowed?
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Buyers of the Warcraft film can look forward to bonuses in Blizzard games. There is something for Hearthstone, WoW, and Heroes of the Storm.
Every “Warcraft” title receives a bonus
About 4 months ago, the film “Warcraft: The Beginning” was released worldwide in theaters and told the origin story of the Warcraft universe, namely the battle between the Alliance and the first Horde, which flows into Azeroth through the Dark Portal. Still in September, fans can have the film at home, as the DVD version will be available from September 27 – at least in America.
However, aside from the film and some extras, such as additional cut scenes, there are also some bonuses that can be redeemed in various Blizzard games related to the Warcraft universe – namely World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm. The following extras come with the DVD:
Hearthstone: The Mage hero “Medivh”
Heroes of the Storm: The assassin “Gul’dan” as a playable hero
World of Warcraft: A digital copy of World of Warcraft with 30 days of game time (which can be perfectly passed on to undecided friends)
In Germany, the film is released 2 days later in stores, on September 29.
Whether the same bonuses will be offered in Germany remains to be seen. So far, Germany has almost always benefited 1:1 from such “promotions”.
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Today, on September 13th, a new week begins in Destiny. The weekly reset is taking place. Here’s what you need to do now.
The week before the launch of “Rise of Iron” is upon us. In exactly 7 days, you can dive into the new challenges and rise to the Iron Lord. However, you can already experience new content right now.
On the PlayStation 4, today, on 13.9., the release of update 4.00. After downloading, numerous new features are available to you. However, a specific launch time is not mentioned.
Update 11 AM: The update is now live, it can be downloaded and installed. The download size is just over 300 MB.
One exciting new feature is “High Dynamic Range”, short: HDR. All PS4 consoles will be equipped with this feature, not just the upcoming Slim and Pro versions. HDR enables the display of brightness and darkness with a wider color palette. What you see on an HDR-compatible TV is supposed to closely resemble what the human eye can see in the real world. Gaming becomes even more “vivid”.
New Features and Content of Update 4.00
Important new improvements on your PS4 are:
Redesigned User Interface: New backgrounds, updated system icons, new pop-up notifications, and fresh drop-down menus. Navigation is intended to be simpler and clearer.
Quick Menu: You don’t have to leave the game to access this menu. It only covers part of the screen. It can be customized. Here, there are shortcuts to frequently used settings and an expanded music section. You can control Spotify without having to leave the game.
Folders and Library: With individual folders, you can organize your games and apps. You can edit, rename, move or remove contents in these folders at any time. This way, you keep track of your library. Additionally, there is a new search function to find contents more quickly.
The News Section has been redesigned so that you can interact better with your buddies.
The information about contents has been updated.
Your Player Profile has a new look: It shows more relevant information about games, trophies, and communities. You can also redesign the profile with a cover image.
Communities can have 100,000 members. You can reply to comments and share screenshots on the wall.
Data Transfer to the New PS4: Using a wired LAN connection, you can transfer data from one PS4 to another. This includes games, user information, and saved data. While this can also be done through the cloud, a transfer via LAN is faster and easier.
Moreover, two-step verification is referenced to make signing in to the PSN more secure.
Furthermore, there are numerous other innovations, such as a fresh trophy icon and the ability to view trophies while offline.
In the following video from PlayStation, you will learn everything you need to know in moving images:
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In FIFA 17, the demo is delayed. It is set to go live today, September 13th, and will be available for download on PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.
Update 7 PM: The demo is available on all platforms! However, the stores are experiencing issues, most likely due to extremely high demand. For instance, the PS Store on PS4 continually shows that maintenance is ongoing (PlayStation Store maintenance). The error message WC-40383-8 appears.
Here you can watch the demo trailer, which features “The Journey”:
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Where is the demo? This question is currently on the minds of countless FIFA fans. Just a few days ago, EA Sports announced that the demo version of FIFA 17 would be available on September 13. And that release date is today. However, many fans of virtual football are currently going crazy: the developers did not specify a concrete time.
New Zealand has never been so populous
Many fans now want to proceed particularly cleverly to be able to play here in Germany before anyone else. They are creating an account in the PSN that is registered in New Zealand, as they anticipate that the “FIFA 17” demo will be found in the store there first. Australia is also a popular country used when creating accounts.
The site FIFAUTEAM predicted a few weeks ago, based on insights from recent years, that the demo version could be downloaded at 9 AM today. However, at this moment, there is no sign of it. There is also worldwide searching for the demo on reddit, but it is still not listed.
So we have no choice but to wait until someone flips the switch and the “FIFA 17” demo is available for download and installation. It can only be a matter of hours.
As soon as the demo is in the stores, we will update the article.
Update 12 PM: The Xbox Store lists the demo for Xbox 360 (Germany, Italy, and New Zealand confirmed so far). It is 1.42 GB in size. According to a Neogaf post, the demo is also expected on Xbox One at 12, on PC sometime after 12, and on PS4 and PS3 between 3 and 4 PM. However, these details are currently unconfirmed.
Update 2 PM: There is still no sign of the demo in the PSN Store.
Update 4 PM: Still no demo version in sight on the other platforms.
Update 5 PM: The “FIFA 17” demo is still not in the store. Currently, it is rumored that 7 PM may be the targeted time. However, nothing is official.
Update 7 PM: Yes, the demo is available in all stores!
By the way: There is still no official word on the download size (except for Xbox 360). It is currently estimated to be around 4.5 GB for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Are you going to download the demo to get a comprehensive impression of FIFA 17? Or will you wait for the official launch of the full version, scheduled for September 29, 2016?
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Reaper laughs maniacally. Mei takes out a whole team. Lúcio pushes like there’s no tomorrow. Time for some Overwatch “Play of the Game” moments!
Frost, Shotgun and a Push
Last week, there were plenty of exciting, funny, or just brilliant gameplay scenes in Overwatch. We scoured the social media for you and picked out three highlights that we want to share with you.
First, we show a clip from player Deathdorito, who really shines on “Volskaya Industries” with his ultimate. Titled “How to Right Click with Mei”, the video shows how the frosty lady single-handedly tears apart the entire enemy team, which stands no chance of escaping the icy prison. Who needs a team when you can control the power of ice and frost?
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The second entry is not a real “special thing”, but perfectly timed nonetheless. After the Reaper player Renounced receives a Nanoboost from Ana, he clears the control point with his ultimate ability all by himself. As it is fitting for “cool kids,” a spray logo and an emote follow – the dark laughter of the Reaper, precisely cut off in time. All that’s missing is a “To be continued” on the screen.
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Our third entry is a submission from our reader Xun Pok, who really cranks it up with Lúcio on the map Numbani. He doesn’t care much for the opponents’ plans to take the control point and pushes them off the edge (and repeatedly). A multi-kill that is quite impressive!
Did you yourself experience a cool scene in Overwatch that you want to share with the world? Then send us the video of it and maybe your entry will be featured here next week.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, check out our Overwatch game page.
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In Destiny the clan features, including the new clan overview, are active. Additionally, there are indications that private matches will start before the launch of “Rise of Iron”.
Bungie announced a few hours ago via Twitter that the clan features, including the clan overview (Clan-Roster), are now online. In preparation for this new feature, they were disabled in the last few days.
If you now go to the character overview and click on “Overview” on the left, you will see more information about your friends than before. In the middle column, you see all your friends who are currently online or offline. Next to it, the fireteam is listed, showing who is currently in the same fireteam with you in the game. The “new” element is on the right side of the screen: Here all members of your clan are listed, regardless of whether they are currently online or not.
Additionally, you will see the clan name again in your badge, which you can proudly carry into battles from now on.
Your clan gains importance with the introduction of private matches: Because when you host a match, the clan of the fireteam leader is displayed as the organizer.
Are private matches coming sooner than expected?
This evening, MLG is hosting a livestream about the private matches. This e-sport team will show you the true meaning of war as they play a best-of-five matchup in the new supremacy mode.
Currently, an email is circulating on reddit indicating that private matches will be available not only for MLG but for all guardians before “Rise of Iron”. This email was received by the user from Bungie’s PR team.
According to this email, it will be announced during today’s MLG stream that the “private match” feature is “now” available on PS4 and Xbox One. This is meant to celebrate the upcoming launch of RoI.
With World of Warcraft , one of the key creators, Chris Metzen, is leaving.
Metzen is uniquely associated with Blizzard and the rise of the studio. He started out as a small kid and worked his way up over the years to become one of the chief creatives. He currently holds the position of “Senior Vice President of Story and Franchise Development.”
Metzen is one of Blizzard’s most important faces, regularly handling the major announcements at Blizzcon. He is by no means limited to World of Warcraft, but is also strongly connected with Blizzard’s other franchises. Over the years, he has been responsible for world building, character design, and many story elements of the various Blizzard universes, lending his distinctive voice to numerous Blizzard characters. Among others, he voiced Thrall and Varian Wrynn.
Chris Metzen takes the last griffon out of Stormwind
Just a few hours ago, Metzen announced his retirement after 23 years in a post on the Blizzard forum. In a moving post , Metzen expresses his love for Blizzard, the community, and the people there. Even after all these years, Blizzard is capable of reaching new heights. Things have never gone as well as they are now. This year alone, with the Warcraft movie, Overwatch, and Legion, has been absolutely fantastic. The company is full of energy, and he can leave with peace of mind knowing that all the worlds are in the best possible hands.
Metzen intends to completely retire from the business, take no new job, but start a quieter chapter in his life: He wants to focus primarily on his family. In addition to the two little ones they already have, a new baby has recently joined. Being at home with them, truly living, and loving his wife with everything he can give – that is now his new career, Metzen said.
Chris Metzen is 42 years old.
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The new map “Endstation Braxis” brings excitement to the nexus of HotS. The Zerg are conquering Blizzard’s Moba!
The Zerg chambers must be filled
Tomorrow, on 13.09.2016, it is finally happening, as Heroes of the Storm will receive a long-awaited update and introduce the new battleground “Endstation Braxis”. This map is heavily inspired by StarCraft 2 and takes place on a Terran research station trying to control enemy Zerg.
The two teams do not only fight on the two lanes, but must also hold two control points simultaneously. As long as this is the case, cages will begin to fill with Zerg. Once a team’s cage reaches 100% occupancy, all Zerg (for both teams) will be released and march towards the enemy nexus.
Additionally, the map is enhanced with new mercenary variants that are easier to capture but pose a greater threat to the opposing team. A first impression is provided by the following overview trailer:
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No exact time for the actual release is available, but if Blizzard follows previous releases, it will likely happen in the late evening hours (around 10:00 PM).
By the way, along with the map Endstation Braxis, the new hero “Alarak” from the StarCraft universe will also be implemented.
In FIFA 17, the focus is on authenticity. This is to be achieved through improved graphics, new stadiums, and an enhanced atmosphere. This also includes pyro technology!
EA Sports released a list of numerous aspects that are meant to ensure an authentic gaming experience in FIFA 17. These include various stadium elements and features in the stands that reflect a false stadium experience. These include:
Player tunnel exits
Sponsor boards for welcome ceremonies
Ball plinths
Field flags
Pyrotechnics
Confetti cannons
Home team corner flags
Stadium-specific net holder colors
You heard right, pyrotechnics are in the game. While they are generally frowned upon by officials and numerous fans in real football, they can still be found in stadiums. Now they are also included in FIFA 17.
Additionally, fresh animations aim to make the sequences before the game, at halftime, and after the final whistle even smoother.
New Stadiums and Performance Analyses
With the release of FIFA 17 on September 29, you can play in three new stadiums. In addition to the new home of West Ham United, there are Riverside Stadium (Middlesbrough) and Gamba Osaka’s Suita City Football Stadium.
In terms of performance analysis in the game and competition presentation, FIFA 17 takes a step forward. The FA Cup is equipped with its own authentic graphic package that reflects the real visual presentation of this competition:
Furthermore, the performance data of key offensive players will be “tracked” during matches, with these statistics graphically presented and commented on by the commentators during the game. Fuss and “Buschi” will specifically address the actual performances of certain players.
Moreover, the commentators will analyze the standings during the match or discuss cup results. For an even more intense football experience, they will also discuss surprise teams, title decisions, or highly competitive tournament groups.
The commentators have even more to do: Especially in the story mode “The Journey” they have new lines at their disposal. They report on key milestones about your character Alex Hunter, talk about special transfers or rivalry matches.
Fan Chants and Player Emotions
What would a football match be without fans? To enhance the atmosphere in the stadium, new stadium sounds have been integrated. Two new stadium announcers, over 500 fan chants, and lively and dynamic fan crowds in the stands are added.
This year’s innovations include, for example, the Island celebration, which gained worldwide fame during Euro 2016. The “Hala Madrid” anthem is also in the game.
If your players squander “100%” goal opportunities or just experience goosebumps moments after a title win, that should also be visible on FIFA 17 in their faces. Thanks to the Frostbite engine, more realistic emotions can be portrayed. The coaches on the sidelines also react to the happenings on the pitch.
In the MMO shooter Destiny, we take a look at the videos of the week. Bungie delivers three videos, and we deliver three videos from our community.
The videos of the week from Bungie are usually a colorful mix of creative and musical works and impressive Crucible montages. However, this week, the “Video of the Week” team has focused solely on strong performances in the Crucible.
The first place goes to a montage titled “25 We Ran Out Of Medals”:
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The videos from Bungie are now finished. Let’s take a look at what our readers have to offer.
The following video is by Grafgurke. He shows us his highlights from the recent Trials of Osiris. These Trials were also the last ones before the launch of “The Rise of Iron.” They will return on September 30.
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What do you think of the videos of the week? Are you totally in PvP fever now that Private Matches, new PvP Maps, and the new mode “Control” are coming? Or do you miss the creative variety in today’s selection?
Do you have some skills in Destiny? Or are you currently working on a video related to Destiny? Then show it to us all. You don’t have to be a big streamer or YouTuber with thousands of subscribers to appear in our article. We will definitely take a look at your works. However, we can’t promise more than that. If you painfully miss your video today, don’t be disheartened. Next week, you already have another chance to have one of your works featured on our site.
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