In FIFA 17, we take a look at some screenshots that showcase several European stadiums.
FIFA 17 is approaching us at great speed. At the end of September, you can lace up your virtual soccer shoes in the new football simulation from EA Sports and test the new features that FUT, Pro Clubs, and the Career Mode provide.
Thanks to the Frostbite engine, football is supposed to be portrayed as authentically as never before. It provides improved graphics and a realistic atmosphere in the stadiums. FIFAUTEAM recently released some screenshots of the stadiums in FIFA 17 via Twitter. What do you think about it?
The most fresh images showcase the Signal Iduna Park:
From the Allianz Arena, you can find these screenshots:
The Old Trafford cannot be missed:
Here are images from the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City:
The FC Arsenal plays in the Emirates Stadium:
Stamford Bridge, FC Chelsea:
The Wembley Stadium is also on the list:
The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, home of Real Madrid:
The Amsterdam Arena: To conclude, we have Anfield Road:
In The Division, there are big announcements. Update 1.4 will change everything. The Survival expansion will come afterwards.
Just now, the State of the Game took place. And it was significant. The community developers Hamish Bode and Yannick Banchereau talked about the future of The Division, bringing both good and bad news.
The good news: Update 1.4 will be massive! It is set to fix numerous problems, bring balance changes, and significantly improve the player experience.
The bad news: Update 1.4 will not arrive until October. And the Survival expansion will arrive even later.
The current issues should be solved before new content arrives
With this strategy, Massive aims to ensure that the current contents of The Division must run properly before they deliver new content. They do not want to transfer the current issues into “Survival” and do not wish to cover them up with new content.
For this purpose, with 1.4, Massive will not only eliminate individual problems or nerf or buff this or that, but completely repaint the picture of The Division.The core game will be overhauled.Large-scale bug fixes and balance changes will vastly improve the overall experience.
The October date is indeed quite late, the developers admit. However, they want to take their time this time to do it right. Because the entire system needs to be reworked. They will not repeat the old mistakes. They are talking about a redesign of the complete experience.
Note: Update 1.4 will be released on PC, Xbox One, and PS4 simultaneously. It is a free update. Only “Survival” will again be paid and will have time exclusivity for PC and Xbox One.
With this, not only will the major issues be tackled but also a variety of small annoyances. For example, in the future, you will be able to run from the Operations Base to the Terminal.So far, the agent slowly shuffles up and down there.
By the way: Update 1.4 will not deliver new gameplay content. Only the existing content will be revised and improved. Only with “Survival” will there be new things to do.
Moreover, they mention that after 1.4 it will not be over. They will continue to improve the player experience. This is an endless process.
What will happen in the coming weeks?
There’s still a while until October. What happens in the meantime? During this time, they want to communicate directly with the community – directly with you.And really directly! Soon (likely starting tomorrow), a survey will be set up where you can express why you want to talk to Massive about The Division. If selected, you can travel to Sweden and directly present your solutions, opinions, and experiences in the State of the Game.
Everyone should be eligible to be selected – not just the big YouTubers and streamers. Because everyone has an opinion. And Massive wants to hear them.
Are you interested in a comeback to Destiny? We’ll tell you what you need to know.
In recent days and weeks, the Destiny hype train has picked up steam again. Gradually, numerous details about the upcoming autumn expansion “Rise of Iron”, in German “Das Erwachen der Eisernen Lords”, have been released. At Gamescom 2016, Bungie’s MMO shooter was also among the most exciting highlights.
Many former players who left their Guardian gear collecting dust for months became intrigued and are now pondering whether they should give the game another chance. After all, Bungie is finally delivering what players have long been yearning for: Fresh content.
What is Destiny?
Destiny is a first-person MMO shooter set in a fictional future. You are the Guardians of the last city on Earth and must use the Traveler’s power to repel the darkness. The game offers extensive cooperative and competitive activities.
Destiny has always been praised for its gunplay. It simply feels great to run through the Destiny universe with a weapon in hand. This MMO shooter possibly offers the best gunplay on consoles. As a new or returning player, you can look forward to this.
However, the Destiny world was not exclusively painted in rosy colors, especially in the first year. There were also some issues and “growing pains” that the developers had to chase after initially.
With “The Taken King” and the dawn of Year Two, the game reached a new level: In addition to a lot of fresh content, the core mechanics, such as the leveling and loot system, were overhauled. Much of what was criticized in the first year has been improved. The progression system and endgame are now much better received. So if you stopped playing just a few months after the launch of Vanilla Destiny, it might be worth taking another look at this MMO shooter. Because the brilliant gunplay is now built on a solid foundation.
“The Rise of Iron” builds upon this foundation and fills it with more substance. The core mechanics remain intact, but new content is added for PvE and PvP alike. There is again plenty to do.
The connection is quickly made
If you have dropped out early, you can purchase all previous content and “Rise of Iron” bundled with “Destiny: The Collection”. This collection edition includes the main game, the two expansions from Year 1, “The Taken King,” and the upcoming expansion “Rise of Iron.” We have summarized the info on “Destiny: The Collection” here. If you already own TTK, you can preorder RoI individually for 30 euros.
Note: If you have been playing on PS3 or Xbox 360 until now, you will need to upgrade to the current console generation PS4 or Xbox One. RoI and all future content will only be available on these two consoles. You can find info about account import here.
If you are new to Destiny but want to “skip” all previous content to jump straight into the fresh stuff, you will receive a Character Boost to Level 40 with “Destiny: The Collection.” This allows you to dive directly into RoI content. Of course, it is also possible to start from the beginning, experience all the adventures, and level up gradually.
What new PvE content does “Rise of Iron” offer?
For many Guardians, the PvE content is the highlight of Destiny. Fighting against nasty NPCs together as a team is probably unique in this form. Raids, which are extensive group activities designed for six players, are particularly celebrated.
In “The Rise of Iron,” story missions about the Iron Lords, quest lines, a new strike, revised strikes, and a new raid called “Wrath of the Machine” will be added.
Additionally, there are plenty of fresh toys: from weapons and armor pieces to eight unique artifacts that have game-changing abilities. Furthermore, the maximum light level is increased.
You will also be traversing a new zone called the “Plaguelands” and a new social space called “Felwinter Peak.” The new enemies are called Sparkers.
The biggest innovation here is the Private Matches and Custom Games. This makes organized PvP matches possible. The door to tournaments and all sorts of fun matches is opened.
For all former Guardians who say: “Yeah, the gunplay was okay, but otherwise Destiny simply had too little to offer,” taking a look at “Rise of Iron” might be worthwhile. The major growing pains of the MMO shooter have been overcome. And with the collection edition and the Level 40 boost, your entry and connection are made extremely easy.
Hanzo received particularly strong enhancements, as his arrow speed was increased by 30% while the projectile hitbox was enlarged again. At least the size of the projectile is now shrinking by a considerable 33%, so only part of the original buff remains active. Overall, it is still a strong improvement compared to the live version.
Even the aging Soldier: 76 has to undergo some changes. The spread of his weapon now increases after just a few shots, causing his accuracy to drop slightly. To compensate, this spread decreases much faster when Soldier is not firing. The desired effect is that “burst fire” becomes even more effective, making Soldier: 76 a bigger threat at long range.
Additionally, the “Quick Melee” attack is now prioritized differently. Activating a quick melee attack should no longer interrupt most abilities. There are some exceptions, such as special movement abilities. Examples include Tracer’s “Blink” or Pharah’s Rocket Boost.
All changes are now live on the PTR and can be tested. Whether they will be implemented in the live version of the game remains to be seen.
For more information and news about Blizzard’s hero shooter, you can find them on our Overwatch game page.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Horror scenario at Funcom: A lot of user data fell into the hands of hackers.
Thousands of forum accounts from Funcom compromised
At the creators of The Secret World and Age of Conan, there was a major issue with equally large consequences over the past weekend. As Funcom reports, there was a complication in the forum software that allowed hackers to read all user data from the forum accounts. This includes account names, email addresses, and passwords of the respective forum accounts. The affected websites are:
TheSecretWorld.com
AgeofConan.com
Anarchy-Online.com
LongestJourney.com
Although this only involves the forum accounts and not the actual game accounts, Funcom urges all players to change their game account passwords as well, especially if they have used the same password for both the forum and the game.
As an immediate measure, Funcom has reset all passwords for the forum accounts. Those logging in to the forums next time will receive the message that the current password is no longer valid and a new one must be created.
According to Funcom, they take “the situation very seriously and are taking steps to ensure this does not happen again.” The error that allowed this hacking opportunity has been found. The forums are temporarily offline so that Funcom can search the system for further issues before normal operations are restored.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In the meantime, according to Bloomberg, the numbers for Pokémon GO are declining. In July, there were about 45,000,000 users worldwide playing the game simultaneously. By early August, there were “only” just over 30,000,000 active players simultaneously.
The latest patch allows players to have their Pokémon evaluated by the various team leaders. Through this evaluation, one gets a rough idea of where the strengths and weaknesses of your Pokémon lie. This feature could give more players a chance to engage with the game again, as many had left due to the lack of transparency regarding the Pokémon’s stats.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Unlike what the name of the game suggests, Escape from Tarkov is not over when you have escaped.
In the MMO-FPS Escape from Tarkov, the storyline revolves around how to escape from the Russian city of Tarkov. The city is fictional and, according to the game, located in the north of Russia. As a player, you are supposed to escape the city together with your friends.
Once you have accomplished that, the game is not over yet. In an interview, the developers have announced that there is more content in the game.
“There will always be something to do”
Nikita Buyanov, the lead game designer of Escape from Tarkov, stated in an interview that there is still much to discover after fleeing Tarkov.
It may sound paradoxical, but nowadays no good game ends with an endgame. There is always something to do, such as improving skills, playing side quests, or exploring hidden locations. After fleeing Tarkov, players can return to explore and for quests. There will also be DLCs.
It won’t be easy to escape from Tarkov. You will have to complete quests or trade with other players to obtain important items. Improving your skills is essential to defeat difficult enemies and survive raids. A particular challenge is the hardcore nature of the game. If you die, you lose your loot. However, there are ways to reclaim that loot – Buyanov explains how:
If the character had a specific item, such as an emergency beacon or a flare, at the time of death, those items can be automatically activated upon death. This allows teammates to be brought onto the server (in limited numbers), or you can try to recover your lost items.
The second option is insurance. However, not in the form of money, as that could lead to “insurance fraud”, but in the form of the items themselves. To get the items back after death, they must not have been looted from your body yet. For example, if your character died in a hard-to-reach place or just before the raid ended, there is a chance you will recover your items.
What awaits you at the center of the galaxy in No Man’s Sky is a single disappointment for many explorers.
In the months leading up to the launch of No Man’s Sky, Sean Murray, the founder of Hello Games, emphasized on numerous occasions that the main goal of players would be to reach the center of the galaxy.
And many fans wondered and eagerly discussed what could possibly be waiting for them there. In No Man’s Sky, discovery is particularly emphasized. What could possibly be at the center of the galaxy that is so special and is proclaimed as a grand goal?
When you start No Man’s Sky, you have a lot of freedoms. You can linger on the first planet for hours, you can stay in your star system, you can wildly hop from one planet to another – or you can race towards this ominous center. There must be something cool there. But no, for many users, curiosity turned into frustration when they arrived.
From here a clear spoiler warning. If you have not been to the center yet and want to find out the secret for yourself, you should not scroll down any further.
The end is not the end
If you expect to find a god-like being or the ultimate revelation at the center, you will be greatly disappointed. For there is nothing of the sort to be seen here.
The game zooms through the universe in the same way it did at the beginning of the game. You see heaps of stars and systems. And that’s it. Then you are in another galaxy and start over. In the following video, you can see “the secret”:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Just in the reddit forum, people do not hold back in expressing their frustration with colorful words. A massive thread has been opened specifically for this, in which it is discussed bluntly. Reaching this goal gives no feeling of achievement whatsoever. The whole journey there was a waste of time.
Have you already reached the center of the galaxy? What were your experiences with it?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Respawn responds to feedback from the community. Titanfall 2 is receiving changes.
Last weekend, curious shooter fans were able to try out an open beta phase of Titanfall 2. This tech test will continue this coming weekend, starting tomorrow, but with changes.
According to the developers, they extensively reviewed the feedback from passionate Titanfall fans, and although the tech test build is already a few months old and development has progressed, they were able to gain some valuable information from it. Several new features have already been implemented and can be tested starting tomorrow. Other changes will be ready for the final game, they promise.
Pilot Mobility
The mobility of the pilots will be adjusted. Air speed and wall running speed will be increased. If you chain wall runs together, you can gain and maintain speed.
Titan Meter
The titan meter now fills up a little every few seconds. The goal is for every player to receive a guaranteed titan per match. The fastest way to obtain one is by completing specific objectives. This will remain the same, but the titan meter will now also fill up depending on the time played.
The Titans
In the future, titan dashes will recharge faster. Additionally, the titan survivability and mobility will be revised. However, these are among the more complex issues. The exact changes can be found here on the Titanfall website.
The following concern is also being addressed: The overloaded HUD can be “cleaned up” at the launch of Titanfall 2 and certain features can be toggled on and off. Furthermore, enemies that are at a great distance will no longer be so easily visible.
Additionally, more maps will be introduced in the coming weeks, including traditional Titanfall maps.
The Sombra countdown from Overwatch has expired. But a new puzzle has already popped up – this time we’re counting up.
Sombra is uploading data
Yesterday we reported that Blizzard might reveal the new character Sombra through a forum post. However, when the corresponding countdown expired, nothing happened at first. Quickly, the concern among the “investigators” grew: Could it have been not a countdown, but a timer showing how long they had left to solve a certain puzzle? Were not all clues discovered again (as so often)?
That does not seem to be the case, because instead of a new countdown… Blizzard is now counting up. On the website “amomentincrime“, which is connected to the earlier announcement of Junkrat and Roadhog, a new message from Sombra has appeared.
Translated, that means:
“Connecting…”
“Protocol ‘Sombra’ version 1.9 initiated…”
“Transmitting data to active Omnics… 5%”
“Ending connection…”
Anyone who regularly refreshes this website will notice that the percentage display is slowly increasing. Since only 5% has been achieved since last night, most fans assume that it will take much more than a week to complete this process.
Furthermore, a comment from Sombra has been hidden in the HTML code of the page.
This means, translated:
“Well done, you have my key.”
“Hacking this channel was child’s play.”
“Wait for what is to come.”
The problem is: Players are slowly losing patience. Even among the “investigators”, voices are beginning to grow louder that Blizzard has stretched this scavenger hunt too far. Curiosity and excitement are slowly turning into frustration. Moreover, many fear that Sombra may no longer live up to the expectations built over months.
What is happening now?
The most common theory currently prevailing is that Sombra will be revealed in a few days in the form of a new cinematic. After all, that would also fit well “story-wise” with the previous events. After all, Sombra, with the help of the players, has now taken over a television channel and is currently transmitting data to “all active Omnics” – what could be better than playing a video on all Omnics so it is displayed worldwide? Is Sombra possibly the catalyst for the second Omnic crisis… and have the players given her this power? Hopefully, we will find out soon. Because patience is running low.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, check out our Overwatch game page.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In the MMO shooter Destiny, we look at the last moments of Lord Saladin in the Tower.
It was simply a part of it: Every month, Lord Saladin returned to the Tower and brought the Iron Banner event with him. This had been the case since the Destiny beta – but now it’s over. The Iron Lord must face great dangers along with you. He is moving to the Felwinter Peak.
A Guardian feels the change particularly hard. The user HeyFitzy has extensively dealt with the Iron Banner in the past and provided interesting data on the loot system. This time, he brings no numbers, but a screenshot and a video showing the last march to Lord Saladin in the Tower.
He took the following screenshot when the Iron Banner had long been finished and the Weekly Reset had been performed:
While he was hanging around in the Tower all alone, he took several pictures, with this one being the most highly rated in the community.
He stayed in the Tower for more than two hours after the actual reset. As the user writes, it was really hard for him to leave the area. Before he logged out of Destiny and the Iron Lord finally disappeared from the Tower, he walked over to Lord Saladin once more and bowed to him. See for yourself:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Nevertheless: This is neither the end of the Iron Banner nor the end of Lord Saladin. Next month we will see both of them again. Only then in a changed form.
In September, you can look forward to a total of 4 cool Xbox games that you can add to your library for free!
With Games with Gold there is a selection of 4 games available in September. There are 2 free games for Xbox One and 2 free games for Xbox 360 – thanks to backward compatibility, you can also play the 360 games on your Xbox One. It is already known which games will be waiting for you in September.
Free Xbox Games in September 2016
Specifically for Xbox One, there are two interesting games available in September at no additional cost for you:
Earthlock: Festival of Magic – $29.99 Free from September 1 – 30, 2016 for Xbox One. In this RPG, you enter a beautifully designed game world where you must save Amon’s uncle. Additionally, your goal is to uncover the mystery of Earthlock.
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China – $9.99 Free from September 16 to October 15, 2016 for Xbox One. In this Assassin’s Creed, you travel through the legendary landscapes of China. There, you encounter historical figures and explore the Great Kingdom.
For Xbox 360, there are 2 classic games to look forward to:
Forza Horizon – $19.99 Free from September 1 – 15, 2016 for Xbox 360 and Xbox One. In this racing game, there is both action and racing fun. In the dynamic, open world of Forza Horizon, there are more than 300 cars that you can unlock.
Mirror’s Edge – $14.99 Free from September 16 – 30 for Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Running, climbing, and jumping across rooftops is part of the daily routine in Mirror’s Edge. Breathtaking views are part of the rewards when you have safely landed on the buildings.
From the Games with Gold promotion in August, you can still get WWE 2k16 for free for Xbox One until September 15.
In order to take advantage of these benefits and add the games to your library at no additional cost, you need to be an Xbox Live Gold member. A subscription costs €6.99 for 1 month, €19.99 for 3 months, and €59.99 for a whole year. In the video, you will see a little preview of the games that await you in September.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
In The Division, new weekly assignments are available: the ISAC assignment and the Strategic assignment.
Today, on August 25th, your agent’s orange watch received another transmission. In it, you are informed about this week’s ISAC assignment. If you complete it within seven days, you will receive exclusive rewards. The cosmetic ISAC items are only available during this period.
To spice up the weekly assignment, Ubisoft uploads a video every week that shows you the story behind it. This is already the 20th ISAC assignment and the 20th video we get to see:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Last week, a significant goal was achieved. Agent Rainer was able to rescue Esmay’s sister from the underground. Esmay sincerely thanks Simon – and us. However, we now have to solve the next problem and eliminate a group of Rikers.
The ISAC assignment is:
Eliminate 200 Rikers: Your help is needed to fight back against a large group of Rikers. Take them out so that the allies can reach their goal.
As a reward, there are 3 high-end Division tech and an ISAC-Alex shirt. You have seven days to claim this exclusive reward.
The Strategic assignment this week
This new weekly assignment has been live since Tuesday. It consists of a total of four individual tasks. Only when you have completed all of them will you receive the reward: 30 Phoenix Credits. You have until next Tuesday:
40 headshot kills: Eliminate 40 enemies with headshots.
20 specialized items disassembled: Disassemble blue quality items or higher.
Eliminate 50 Rikers: Go into the Dark Zone and clear out 50 Rikers.
Complete 10 main missions: Master 10 missions on “Hard” or “Challenging” difficulty.
Can an “avid” Pokémon GO fan actually eat these burgers?
The “Pokémon GO” fever sparks the creative side in many fans. Some build portable Pokémon Centers so that several players can charge their smartphones on the go, others even build a huge statue to get a PokéStop in the village. But Pokémon GO is also related to food, as seen in the McDonald’s example. In Sydney, a restaurant now serves “Pokeburgers” that are thematically consistent both in appearance and taste.
A grassy Bulbasaur burger?
On the menu at Hashtag Burgers, you can now find familiar characters from the Pokémon series. There are Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Charmander on the menu. But don’t worry: No Pokémon are killed to make these burgers!
In an interview with Mashable Australia, Ben Kagan from Hashtag Burgers says that the burgers even highlight the different personalities of the Pokémon. “A Charmander burger tastes a bit fiery and has a kind of volcano cheese that drips from the burger. The Bulbasaur burger is grassy and cleaner but tastes similar to a Big Mac. Pikachu is a bit more fun, with our “Tiger Fries” that poke through the burger.”
Source: Facebook Down N’ Out
It seems that the burgers are well received by fans. Within an hour, the special editions were sold out, as a Facebook post from the group reports.
Would you eat such a burger or can’t you bring yourself to bite into a Pokémon?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Blizzard has now revealed when raids and mythic dungeons in World of Warcraft: Legion will be unlocked.
Endgame content in Legion will be unlocked gradually
With expansions of World of Warcraft, it is common that not all content is available right at launch. Players should have enough time to experience the various areas and zones of the game, enjoy the story, and then prepare calmly for upcoming adventures in raids and challenging dungeons. Therefore, the different variants of endgame content will be unlocked “staggered”.
Blizzard has now published the plan for how the various unlocks in Legion will proceed. Here is the current release schedule for you:
August 30: At the launch of Legion, normal and heroic dungeons will be available immediately. Mythic dungeons will follow after the weekly ID reset (scheduled for Wednesday).
September 20: The Emerald Nightmare raid will open on normal and heroic difficulty. Mythic Keystone can now be earned to tackle “Mythic+” dungeons.
September 27: The Emerald Nightmare raid is now available on mythic difficulty. The first wing of the Nightmare is now also available with the Raid Finder (LFR).
October 11: The second wing of the Emerald Nightmare is available in the Raid Finder.
October 25: The third (and final) wing of the Emerald Nightmare is now available in the Raid Finder.
So the preliminary plan is set at least. And even then, Blizzard still has the Nighthold in store, the second raid instance, which will be released “afterwards” at some point. Perhaps the Patch 7.1 “Return to Karazhan” will be pushed out beforehand, but that will likely only be shown in the coming weeks once the corresponding patch has been tested on the test server.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Healing should become more rewarding in Overwatch . Will it be easier to rank up as a healer in Season 2?
The Healer Problem in the Ranked System
The first season of Overwatch had one major issue: healers received less skill rating than their teammates. This was largely due to the fact that “personal performance” also factors into the calculation of skill rating.
The problem: When healers play in a “good” team that takes a tactical approach, then the characters take less damage – consequently, the healer has less to heal. If the opposing team plays poorly, the enemy healer has it easier because where there is a lot of damage, there can also be a lot of healing. The healer in the “good” team ends up at a disadvantage in the assessment, as he has “underperformed” in healing – simply because there was less to heal. This leads to a poorer assessment and therefore a lower skill rating.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
It gets even more absurd when taken to the extreme. Currently, on the test realm, it is possible for players to complete all their placement matches as a 6-person group. However, the supporters of the group may (most likely) end up with a skill rating that is so low at the end of the placement matches that the system then forbids them from playing ranked mode with their friends anymore. It is no wonder that healers are up in arms and loudly calling for changes.
Jeff Kaplan has addressed this issue in the official forum.
“We are still gathering data from all heroes and all roles to assess how they perform in the placement matches. We are actively analyzing it. I know you all would like to see a list of immediate actions, but I cannot provide that to you at the moment. We are still in the analysis phase. It is more difficult to obtain good data from the PTR [reason: reduced number of players], which is why we don’t want to jump to conclusions too hastily.”
So the developers are aware of this problem. We can only hope that by the start of Season 2 on September 6 we will have a better system – otherwise, healers will likely be left out in the cold once again.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, you can find on our Overwatch game page. The collected knowledge regarding the upcoming season can be found in the “Season 2 overview article”.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In the shared-world shooter The Division, maintenance work is taking place today, on August 25th.
Since last week, everything has returned to normal at Massive and The Division. After the developers were sparse for three weeks, operations are now gradually picking up again.
Thus, the weekly maintenance work is also taking place today. At the usual time and with the usual duration of server downtime: The work starts at 9 AM our time. The servers are expected to remain offline for about three hours, so you can log back in around 12 PM and keep law and order in the post-apocalypse of New York.
This week, not only are the servers being worked on: Two bug fixes are also coming.
What is changing today?
As soon as the server status is back online, you will find the following changes in the game:
A bug is being fixed that allowed agents to claim rewards from the daily missions multiple times a day. This was possible by simply logging into the game again.
Additionally, the AlphaBridge talent is being fixed. No more sawn-off shotguns will benefit from this bonus. The talents of sidearms are no longer affected by the effect.
However, these are not the only changes today: The State of the Game, the weekly situation report in the livestream, will not take place in the morning, but only at 6 PM. This was communicated by community developer Hamish Bode. No reasons for this new timeslot were given.
We at Mein-MMO will certainly watch this – maybe with a beer in hand – and provide a summary with all important news and announcements as soon as possible.
Master X Master, NCSoft’s top-down shooter co-op MOBA, will soon be thoroughly tested again. Additionally, the developers introduced some new features of the game at Gamescom 2016.
Master X Master will start another alpha test phase on August 25, and anyone who has a key can join in until September 1. This time, the fun will primarily come from servers in Europe, and a German client will be available.
The worst dungeon from Guild Wars 2!
But that’s not all, because at Gamescom 2016 we were at NCSoft’s booth and were able to see some of the new features in Master X Master. Above all, there is a completely new co-op stage called “Ruins of Ascalon.” This name should cause nervous twitches among players of Guild Wars 2, as this instance was extremely difficult at the start of Arenanet’s MMORPG and very frustrating and slow due to some unfavorable game mechanics.
But don’t worry, the version in Master X Master runs much smoother and is in many details closely modeled after the original. For example, there are again the fire-breathing gargoyles and at the end, King Adelbern as a boss. In addition, we escort the hero Rytlock Brimstone through the instance.
New heroes and minigames
In addition to the new dungeon, there is a new heroine named Lua, who replaces the cannon minion Taejin in our starting selection. However, he will still be available in the game but must be unlocked. Lua is a straightforward ranged fighter and is designed to better fit the starting selection with her abilities and playstyle.
Furthermore, the lobby has been thoroughly redesigned and now extends over several levels, making it not feel as crowded as before. While we wait, we can even play the game’s soundtrack on a jukebox. In addition to the usual game modes, the developers have also packed a whole bunch of fun minigames into the game, such as a kind of sidescroller jump’n run and other jumping games in which we can earn valuable rewards. Also cool: In the “Titan Ruins,” the MOBA mode of MxM, players now level up both through their own achievements and as a team through certain group accomplishments.
How do I get into the alpha?
The third alpha test for Master X Master begins on Thursday, August 25 at 7 PM CEST and ends on September 1 at 1:00 AM CEST. A closed beta test is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2016. Keys for participation will be given to all newsletter subscribers who registered before 10:00 AM on August 22. On the official Master X Master page, there is also a list of partner sites that might also offer keys.
The top-down shooter Livelock has a release date – and it’s next week.
It was once postponed, then it was thought that there would be new information about the release date of Livelock at Gamescom, and now it’s here: On Tuesday, August 30, the top-down shooter with post-apocalyptic flair is scheduled to be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, on Steam, simultaneously.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Livelock is a co-op shooter viewed from above, with up to three players who have to blast and smash their way through a multitude of machines in a post-apocalyptic futuristic world. The publisher behind Livelock is Perfect World, known here in Europe for games like Star Trek Online or Neverwinter.
The leveling of twinks is currently flying in World of Warcraft – get your second characters now!
The demon invasions bring plenty of level-ups
In World of Warcraft, most players eventually get bored of playing just one character. However, leveling is tedious for many players, and few really enjoy leveling a character. But should you really spend €50 on a purchasable character boost in the shop? Absolutely not!
With the demon invasion event currently taking place in Azeroth, you can level up faster than ever before. After a long back and forth, Blizzard seems to have finally achieved the desired “balance” in receiving experience points.
What does that mean in plain terms? Anyone with a character between level 10 and 99 should dive into the invasions! It is especially important to actively participate in the event, where “active” is quite a flexible term. Basically, it is enough to frantically rush through the crowd and hit every enemy with an ability just once, as you will then reap the full experience points.
It is particularly important to pay attention to the “Named Mobs”, meaning all enemies that have a specific name. Usually, it’s something with “Commander” or another term that screams “Hello, I am important!” Many of these enemies are also displayed in Phase 3 of the invasion in the form of a hellish beast skull on the map. Defeating these enemies rewards – depending on the level – between 5% and 30% of the current level as experience. It is best to join the crowd of players plowing through the areas to eliminate these creatures.
The commanders give the most nether shards – and the most XP.
Due to the increased number of invasions (all 6 invasions occur every 2 hours), you can permanently and quickly level up, even without heirlooms. Gaining a level every 20-30 minutes is not a big problem if you proceed cleverly.
A small tip:Save some of the invasion lockboxes until you reach level 100, then you will start directly with solid equipment in the expansion “Legion.”
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
