Destiny: Khvostov 7G-0X – “The First Weapon” Returns as Exotic

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In Destiny, the exotic weapon Khvostov 7G-0X comes into play with “Rise of Iron.” We will take a closer look at it.

Bungie has once again pulled a surprise out of the hat: To introduce even more nostalgia with “The Dawning of the Iron Lords,” the very first weapon in the game is returning – in a pimped version: The Khvostov.

The Khvostov, an automatic rifle, was the first weapon that Guardians picked up in Bungie’s MMO shooter to fend off enemies. It was with this weapon that they had their first experiences in the game. The grandiose gunplay was first experienced with the Khvostov.

According to Bungie, the love for this weapon grew steadily within the community. Some players asked in the forums whether this automatic rifle would ever come back. Some Guardians even reported that they still keep the Khvostov well stored in the vault, even though it has long been practically useless.

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With “Rise of Iron,” it is now returning – in a significantly improved, exotic version!

How to get the new Khvostov

You will receive the Khvostov 7G-0X in “Rise of Iron” by completing a chain of quests. These missions are intended to take you – yes, for nostalgia’s sake – back to the starting areas of Destiny, where all your journeys began.

Similar to the Sleeper Simulant, you need to find weapon parts for the exotic Khvostov 7G-0X while exploring the Plaguelands. You will find these parts randomly in chests or as random rewards in the new “Archon’s Forge” arena.

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According to Gameinformer, you only need one weapon part, which you hand over to a quest giver, to trigger a series of “events.” Ultimately, there is a new mission at the end of which you will acquire the upgraded Khvostov. Alternatively, you can also supposedly dismantle your old Khvostov, if you still have it, in order to obtain the required weapon parts.

The unique versatility of the Khvostov 7G-0X

Aesthetically, the exotic weapon will look very similar to the old Khvostov. It has just been polished a bit, so it shines in brand-new look. Additionally, it has received a brand-new barrel. Furthermore, you can choose between a new scope and the old scope. For those who remember: The old, classic “Scope” was broken. Bungie thought it would be a funny idea to also be able to play with the original.

What is special about the Khvostov 7G-0X is: You can adjust the firing mode as you like, transforming the weapon into a pulse rifle, a scout rifle, or an automatic rifle. However, it cannot mimic the characteristics of a hand cannon.

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The Khvostov 7G-0X is supposed to be a weapon for all occasions, which is why the other perks allow for numerous adjustments. Gameinformer estimates that there are more than 100 different configurations possible for this Exotic.

These are the perks:

Scope

  • Classic Scope: Increases range and stability.
  • Modernized Scope: Additional zoom and improved target acquisition.

Firing Mode

  • Automatic
  • Burst Fire
  • Semi-Automatic

Additionally:

  • Hammer Forged: Increased range and precision.
  • Rifled Barrel: Increased range, slower reload.
  • Reinforced Frame: Increased stability, reduced magazine size.

Extras:

  • Extended Magazine.
  • Balance Adjustment: Stability is greatly increased.
  • Snapshot: Aiming this weapon increases its effective range.

Rate of Fire (RPM)

  • 450 RPM: Grants additional range bonus.
  • 900 RPM: Grants additional stability bonus.

The last perk column on the right represents the ornaments. No further details are known about the ornaments of the Khvostov yet. However, you will be able to change the look of the weapon with them.

By the way: The Khvostov 7G-0X is also a lightweight weapon. This means you get a +2 boost to your agility.

What do you think of this “All-in-One” weapon? Do you still have your old Khvostov lying somewhere in the vault?

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  1. Gameinformer

Pokémon GO: Bald weniger Stops? PokéStops können auf Anfrage entfernt werden

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Disruptive PokéStops in Pokémon GO can now be removed upon request.

A few weeks ago, when the “Pokémon GO” hype broke out and attracted millions of players, there was not only support. Many public places became more or less “involuntary” parts of the Pokémon adventure. While many were happy to attract more visitors, others were unhappy about the sudden influx of so many new visitors.

PokéStops can be easily removed

We previously reported that Pokémon GO wants to show more respect for public places. Various locations had already voiced their dissatisfaction with the influx of trainers and therefore wanted to have the PokéStop or arena removed. For example, the Auschwitz memorial was one of the first places to ask the “Pokémon GO” developers for respect.

A statement from the Provo City Library in Utah shows that removing PokéStops is now quick and straightforward. The library made a request to remove the PokéStops because there were 4 stops in the library that led to unforeseen costs and problems for the library. The issues included not only complaints from regular library visitors but also: increased wear on the lawn, higher electricity consumption, and a marked increase in trash found on site. But those were just the smaller problems.

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Provo City Library – Source: Wikipedia

Other “behaviors” were less tolerable – This included people selling food and other items in the library. Additionally, the library’s electricity was charged by some trainers without the library’s consent, demanding a fee. Many players were also frustrated because cars were locked in the parking garage overnight. There were also complaints about alcohol consumption on the library grounds.

In the meantime, the stops have been removed. After all, a library should provide knowledge and information, not pocket monsters.

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  1. VG247

Rumor: Blizzard is working on a StarCraft 1 HD remake

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Is Blizzard revitalizing the strategy classic StarCraft? Several sources are telling of an HD remake.

Long live the Overmind

We are already in the month of August and slowly the first hints are starting to appear regarding what Blizzard might have planned for this year’s BlizzCon in November. As reported by a Korean news site, the game studio is apparently working on an HD remake of the classic StarCraft.

According to Kotaku, which in turn refers to the website iNews24, Blizzard intends to announce the remake in September before further news is released at BlizzCon. Several sources report that the remake will feature polished graphics and some interface improvements. The game itself and especially the challenging difficulty – as compared to today’s games – should remain intact.

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But why should Blizzard do this now? Especially in Korea, the original StarCraft still ranks among the top 10 most popular games in PC Bangs, making an HD overhaul almost overdue. As soon as there are news about it, we will keep you updated.

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  1. kotaku.com

The Division: Vendor Reset on 6.8. – The offer this week

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In Tom Clancy’s The Division, the vendor reset is today for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. We look at the high-quality items.

The first week in over a month has begun, where all agents are cross-platform on the same level. The “Underground” expansion went live on PS4 last Tuesday. This also means that all players can now visit the Underground vendor and browse his inventory.

Let’s see what the vendors have for high-quality goods this week.

The Special Equipment Vendor’s Offer on 6.8.

You can find the well-known Special Equipment Vendor in the Operations Base in the Tech Wing. You need to bring some Phoenix Credits, or you won’t get anything from him.

  • Historian (Sniper Rifle): 679 PCs – Value 204
  • M9 – Military Version (Pistol): 507 PCs – Value 204
    (Expert, Vendetta)
  • MP5 ST (Submachine Gun): 632 PCs – Value 204
    (Vendetta, Dominant, Precise)

If you need good gear, you can get a high-end holster and knee pads with 204. Additionally, you can find knee pads from the “Predator’s Mark” set and the “Hunter’s Faith” set. Ranger jacket and jacket – Sand color are also available.

The Special Equipment Vendor in the Terminal

You can find this colleague in the Terminal:

  • Historian (Sniper Rifle): 680 PCs – Value 204
  • RPK-74 Classic (LMG): 629 PCs – Value 204
    (Competent, Enduring, Dominant)
  • AUG A3 Para XS (Submachine Gun): 633 PCs – Value 204
    (Connoisseur, Malicious, Deadly)
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With 204, you’ll find a high-end body armor and backpack. There’s also the “Hunter’s Faith” holster and the “Predator’s Mark” harness with 191. The cosmetic items Ranger jacket and jacket – Sand color are also included.

The Inventory of the Dark Zone Weapon Vendor

You can find the weapon vendor in the safe house in DZ03. You will need DZ currency and certain DZ ranks to access his weapons.

  • M249 B (LMG): 97020 DZW – Value 204 (Rank 80)
    (Restored, Malicious, Vendetta)
  • AK-74 – Black Market Version (Assault Rifle): 108043 DZW – Value 204 (Rank 80)
    (Brutal, Predator, Deadly)
  • SCAR-H – Military Version (Sniper Rifle): 258961 DZW – Value 229 (Rank 90)
    (Intensive, Enduring, Brutal)

As blueprints, you will find this week:

  • Valkyria (Submachine Gun): 257446 DZW – Value 204 (Rank 90)
  • M44 – Custom (Sniper Rifle): 214017 DZW – Value 204 (Rank 75)
  • MK 46 – Military Version (LMG): 214704 DZW – Value 204 (Rank 75)

What the DZ Mod Vendor Brings Today

You can find the Mod Vendor in the safe house in DZ05. You need DZ currency and certain DZ ranks for his mods. Starting at Rank 50, you can get the following blueprints with an energy level of 32:

  • CQBSS Scope – Earth Brown: 141397 DZW – Headshot Damage and any bonus.
  • Osprey 45 Suppressor: 142931 DZW – Reduced Threat and any bonus.
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The Offer of the Underground Vendor on 6.8.

You meet this vendor on the way to the underground operations. He wants to see Phoenix Credits and certain underground ranks.

This vendor also has plenty of blueprints for Gear Sets.

Are you going for it this week?

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WoW: Legion – Audio Drama Part 3 and 4 – Showdown between Gul’dan and Khadgar

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The finale of the World of Warcraft audio play “The Tomb of Sargeras” is live. Listen to how the story of Gul’dan and Khadgar ends.

The Powers of Sargeras’ Tomb

In order to prepare all World of Warcraft players for the arrival of the Burning Legion with the upcoming expansion “Legion”, Blizzard regularly releases new videos, comics, and other media. One of these is the audio play “The Tomb of Sargeras”, which we have been featuring here for a few days. Meanwhile, both the third and fourth parts have been released, bringing the story to its temporary conclusion.

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Khadgar follows the orc Gul’dan into the Tomb of Sargeras, leading to a great showdown between the two. However, while Khadgar pressures the orc with provocations, he notices that Gul’dan is breaking seals one by one.

Ultimately, Gul’dan manages to unleash the powers to summon the Legion to Azeroth – but he hesitates. Perhaps he should use this power for himself and break free from his masters? Hasn’t he been a slave to the demons for too long? What if he faces the same fate as the “other” Gul’dan?

To hear how exactly that sounds, you should listen to “The Wrath of the Tomb”:

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And of course, Part 4 “One Against All”:

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Those who prefer to listen to the English version of the audio play can do so at the following links:

Both works are also available in text form. Part 3 as PDF and Part 4 as PDF.

The first two parts of the audio play can be found in the following articles:

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG, check out our World of Warcraft game page. More details about the new expansion can be found on our Legion overview page.

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Destiny: Trials of Osiris on August 5 – Which map will be played?

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In Destiny, the Trials of Osiris begin today, on August 5th. Which map is up this time?

Is it already Friday evening again? Indeed! That means the Trials of Osiris go live. The best Guardians in PvP are entering the Trials to win a ticket to Mercury, where there is a chest full of juicy loot. Everyone wants to go there at least once!

Today at 7 PM, the whistle will blow. The Trials will last until the weekly reset next Tuesday. Until then, you have time to fill your points card. Then you’ll have to wait until next Friday for it to continue.

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This week, the map Rostlande is in play.

In the Trials, you compete against each other in teams of three. The mode is Elimination. By getting 5 and 7 wins on your ticket, you receive random rewards from Osiris items. But only if you achieve it flawlessly, you can travel to the Lighthouse.

Don’t forget the bounties from Brother Vance. This will grant you additional loot.

How extensive will “Rise of Iron” actually be? Here, you will get a picture of it.

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Black Desert: Der Weg zum Pay2Win? Cashshop-Items im Auktionshaus

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In Black Desert, a strong piece is once again in the making. The community is crying out as cash shop items may soon come to the auction house.

More player experience for all or just Pay2Win in Black Desert?

All fans and players of Black Desert need to take a deep breath and then exhale slowly. After Kakao Games announced in the past weeks that they would introduce a “Value Pack” into the game, which players quickly identified as (more or less) a hidden subscription, the next step follows. With the upcoming maintenance, it will be possible to sell items from the cash shop in the auction house for in-game currency.

According to the official forum post by PM_Jouska, they have already communicated their concerns to Pearl Abyss. In response, they introduced a limitation so that a maximum of 5 cash shop items can be sold in the auction house per week from one account. These items include costumes, the “Value Packs”, and pets.

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Many players predicted this – now the in-game sale of cash shop items is coming.

The rationale behind this step is that many players were unable to experience the “full player experience from Black Desert” because they simply lack the means to buy in-game items from the shop. With this new rule, it would now be possible for all players to take advantage of the cash shop items.

Community reacts with frustration and anger

As expected, the shitstorm followed immediately. In the forum and Reddit, many accuse Kakao Games of being liars because they “do not listen to community feedback at all”. Others express it more drastically, saying “the game has gone from Final Fantasy XIV to ArcheAge in just 2 months”. Those with a lot of real money can now simply sell items and amass huge amounts of silver – the clear definition of Pay2Win.

Mein-MMO says: It is hard to find anything positive in this news. Of course, it is true that players who do not want to spend money on the in-game shop can now enjoy these items. But whether that justifies frustrating a large part of the community – and whether it ultimately works out for Kakao Games – remains a completely different question.

For more news and articles about the MMORPG, visit our Black Desert game page.

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  1. forum.blackdesertonline.com
  2. massivelyop.com

Also doch: RIFT Addon Starfall Prophecy offiziell angekündigt

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It was already rumored on the internet that Trion Worlds would announce a new expansion for the MMORPG RIFT at gamescom, but now it has been officially confirmed.

Starfall Prophecy will be released this fall and will expand RIFT with several new content. You will explore five new, very large zones, where two dungeons await to be discovered by you. The namesake raid Starfall Prophecy will pose a great challenge to all RIFT players while simplifying participation in raids with a new raid system. You can also look forward to a new loot system, which will always provide you with the best items for your class.

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Become even more powerful!

With the new expansion, the level cap will be raised to level 70, and a new crafting tier and more guild tiers will be introduced. Your hero can also gain Legendary powers. These are based on the soul system of the MMO and allow you to further customize your character. Of course, new items, the Eternal Items, as well as new dimension fragments to enhance your equipment will also be available.

Especially interesting is the introduction of fortress sieges and massive battles in which you can participate alone, in groups, or in raids. If you find yourself in the heart of a rift, new Rift Assault Adventures and Instant Adventures await you.

Pre-order now

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“We are very pleased that we were able to shape this expansion exactly the way our players overwhelmingly wished: a simple purchase without potential surprises like gear slots and loot rights that we had in our previous expansion,” said Chris Junior, RIFT Game Director at Trion. “You said what you wanted, and we listened. We also believe that simple and fair is better.”

If you are interested in RIFT 4.0: Starfall Prophecy, you can pre-order the new expansion in the Standard Edition for 39.99 including an instant boost to level 65 and Starfall Prophecy content for all characters on the official website. If you want to spend 59.99 Euros for the Deluxe Edition, in addition to all the Standard Edition content, you will also receive an Ethereal Drake mount, Asha Cataris Raiment, and the Ring of Ahnket character portrait. If you visit gamescom, you can see a demo of the expansion at Trion’s gamescom booth (C.024 in Hall 2.1).

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Destiny: Only 5 story missions – How extensive will “Rise of Iron” be?

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In Destiny there is new information about “The Rise of Iron.” How much content does the expansion have to offer?

Gameinformer recently released a 2.5-hour video in which they shared their impressions of the upcoming autumn expansion “Rise of Iron” for nearly an hour. They discussed how extensive RoI will be and mentioned some new aspects.

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“Rise of Iron” will be much bigger than “House of Wolves”

The upcoming expansion is said to be “definitely much bigger” than the “House of Wolves” expansion, according to Gameinformer. However, anyone who thinks it will be as extensive as “The Taken King” may be disappointed.

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Because TTK introduced significant changes last autumn regarding story and the progression system. Each class also received its own new focus. RoI, on the other hand, will not bring such radical changes. Next autumn, the wheel will not be reinvented. Instead, it will build on the existing framework and provide fresh content. Gameinformer’s impression was that RoI might not quite reach TTK – however, they weren’t allowed to try out all the content.

What is new in RoI?

Content. Bungie wants to give players plenty to do and provide extensive content. However, Destiny will not be revolutionized. Guardians will be able to continue playing without a learning curve. There will be new things to discover and master.

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Moreover, they want to give you more freedom. You will have much more options to customize your equipment and style. Also, in the new Iron Banner, you will not be “forced” to equip Iron Banner items to maximize your reputation gain. You can look and play as you like in this PvP event. With various new armor sets and the return of the “Year 1” class items, you will have plenty of choices for how to roam the Destiny universe.

Artifacts – The biggest change in RoI

With “The Rise of Iron,” eight new artifacts will come, bringing unique abilities. According to Gameinformer, these will have the most significant impact on how your gameplay changes.

You can combine these with your Exotics and Foci, experiment a lot, and create the “build” of your dreams. Your choice of artifact will also depend on the activity you want to undertake – both in PvE and PvP.

However, it should not be the case that the artifacts dramatically influence the playstyle. You will not need this or that artifact to remain competitive in PvP. However, they should allow for more variety and options.

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You will receive the artifacts from the new NPC named Tyra Karn in Felwinter Peak. She is a wise Awoken who has always been fascinated by the history of the Iron Lords. Tyra will send you on various missions in the Plaguelands. In doing so, you will receive items that will allow you to access the artifacts. You can read more about Tyra and the artifacts here.

Not everything new is “brand new”

You will see many new things, be it weapons, armor pieces, areas, or new activities. However, a lot of “new” will feel familiar to you. Examples include the revamped Cosmodrome, the old class items, the return of some weapons, or the “new” enemies.

The Devil Splicers aren’t exactly a huge innovation – they are ultimately Fallen with a few new moves, tricks, and skills. The introduction of the Taken last autumn was a bigger step in that regard.

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Overall, there will definitely be plenty of new content, but not everything is brand new – rather, it is revamped and freshly painted.

The new PvE content

There will be five new story missions in total. This has already been confirmed. Some Guardians are rather skeptical about whether the entire SIVA and “Iron Lord” story can really be told in just five missions, which they hope for.

The main story itself is said to offer less humor than that of TTK – also because Cayde-6 will not be present. However, your Ghost will crack a joke or two. He is supposed to get more personality and character.

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However, there will be more after the campaign. Several questlines will follow, leading to the new strike or the raid.

The new raid will be called “Wrath of the Machine.” This has already been played by Gameinformer, but they do not want to spoil anything – especially since they couldn’t defeat the enemies themselves. However, they reveal that this raid has a completely different atmosphere than other raids. This is because “Wrath of the Machine” takes place much in the open, whereas all other raids usually occur in enclosed spaces. The new raid is very different, and each “encounter” is special.

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Archon’s Forge will be a PvE arena that can be understood as a midway point between Court of Oryx and Prison of Elders. The encounters there take about five minutes. Enemies will come in waves. Detailed information on this will follow at a later time.

The new strike is supposed to be unique and allow different runs. At the beginning, there are multiple doors that determine your path. The next time you play the strike and go through a different door, the experiences will unfold differently. There should be a “Dr. Frankenstein atmosphere” during the boss encounter. Interesting!

There will also be revamped strikes that offer new encounters and dialogues. These are said to have been significantly overhauled compared to those of TTK. Phogoth and Sepiks are mentioned. But also others will come with a new coat of paint.

Regarding the new area, the Plaguelands, it has been said that while it is on Earth, it looks completely different from the Cosmodrome. The further you push in, the more strange and SIVA-infested the landscape becomes. Exciting objects within it are “poisoned chests,” which look like regular chests. However, it is a bad idea to open them.

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Additionally, you will find new fragments and more dead ghosts. The collectors among you will thus have plenty to do again. And by the way: You can use your Sparrows in the Plaguelands.

Will story and lore fans be satisfied with “Rise of Iron”? Regarding this question, Gameinformer does not want to provide a definitive answer yet. They would not learn all they would like to know about the story missions themselves. However, they have not yet had insight into cutscenes or the Grimoire. Nevertheless, one will learn a lot about the Iron Lords.

What do you think? Are five story missions too few for the “Iron Lords” expansion?

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The big survey on Gamescom – We want to know how you think!

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The Gamescom 2016 is now just around the corner. In mid-August, the entire gaming world will look to Cologne, where the annual fair for interactive entertainment electronics takes place.

Numerous hardware and software manufacturers will present their latest products and make them available for testing and playing to the masses of visitors. Developers also like to take advantage of the worldwide attention to make significant announcements about their most exciting games or hardware systems.

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On this occasion, Webedia has created a survey that does not question the interests of developers, publishers, or investors – but rather the interests of the most important people in the gaming sector: the interests of gamers! Yours!

Make Your Voices Heard and Share Your Opinion!

Which gaming trends are you currently really enjoying, and which developments are bothering you? We want to know your thoughts before the Gamescom! It’s now 2016, and gamers have quite different expectations for their games compared to a few years ago when it was enough if three pixels moved across the screen. Players also expect more from those who report on these games.

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We would therefore like to capture the current mood from you, regarding questions on various entertainment topics surrounding games, eSports, VR, and film and television.

What’s the purpose of this, you might ask? Well, this way we learn what really interests you. What you want to read about, what topics you want to learn more about – and what does not concern you at all.

The goal of this survey is to provide you with more of what you wish for in the future. We at Mein-MMO have always been interested in your opinion, which you leave in the comments under the articles and on Facebook. We constantly strive to communicate with you directly, in order to exchange ideas fruitfully.

The following survey now provides a structured way for you to actively influence how our reporting will evolve. We want to be close to the players, and you can help us get to know you better.

The survey takes only a few minutes. Of course, all data is treated anonymously.

Here is the survey

Thank you. Your team at Mein-MMO.de.

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WoW: Legion – “Mit Dämonenjägern dürft Ihr das Spiel zerstören”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The demon hunters in World of Warcraft are something special. They are supposed to feel different and therefore also break some boundaries.

Breaking the Boundaries of World of Warcraft

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When looking at the upcoming expansion “Legion” of World of Warcraft, hardly any feature is awaited as much as the demon hunters. It is somewhat ironic that this feature will be released even before the actual release on August 30, as demon hunters will be able to wreak havoc in the game starting from August 10. The developers are aware that the new class will likely destroy some things in the “old world” over the course of the game. The many mobility abilities of the demon hunter, such as the double jump followed by a backflip in the air and gliding, will ensure that this class reaches places that Blizzard had not considered.

This, however, does not bother the developers too much, as they want players to feel as a demon hunter as though they are “breaking the boundaries of the game”. As long as this does not restrict the fun of all other players – such as in unfair PvP situations – the developers are fine with it.

Problems with the Mobility of the Demon Hunter

However, there are also some problems that have caused headaches. The demon hunter is particularly effective as a damage dealer when using his mobility abilities. Anyone who dashes quickly across the battlefield causes additional damage. Because players found this too hectic and wanted to squeeze out the last percentage of damage, they created macros and scripts that allow them to use a mobility ability but immediately cancel it, so they did not have to move from the spot. It seems they have now gotten a handle on this situation.

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If it later comes to “hard hits”, for example, because demon hunters could skip complete (current) content with their abilities, Blizzard wants to pull the emergency brake. The new technology allows developers to disable certain abilities in a specific area – such as a raid zone – even at short notice. However, this would be the last resort if everything else fails. For now, players should enjoy the new class that feels different, freer, and more action-packed than the rest of the game.

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG, you can find them on our World of Warcraft game page. More details about the upcoming expansion can be found on our Legion overview page.

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  1. pcgamesn.com

Console port of TERA is becoming more likely – Coming soon to PS4 and Xbox One?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

It seems that there is indeed something to the rumor that a console port of the MMORPG TERA is being worked on.

A job posting at Bluehole sparked the rumors that TERA could also be released for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. However, no one wanted to comment on this officially. Now there is another hint that we might soon be able to play the MMORPG on console. The western publisher En Masse sent out a survey to players asking what console they own and what types of games they play on it.

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TERA on console? It certainly looks like it.

Although it is not explicitly mentioned anywhere that there are plans to release TERA for PS4 and Xbox One, this, along with the job posting, paints a pretty clear picture. There was a brief statement from Bluehole regarding the job posting, in which they only mentioned that they did not want to comment on rumors, but want to keep many options open. So there are definitely at least considerations regarding a console release.

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However, it seems only logical that TERA could also be released for consoles here, as more and more MMOs are being released for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Recently, Neverwinter was released for PS4. And in the fall, Star Trek Online will follow. However, such a release of TERA will likely still need to be coordinated with all western distributors, and only after that happens could an official announcement be made. Still, it certainly looks like TERA might soon be available for Xbox One and Playstation 4 as well.

More articles about TERA:

TERA: Server merger and “Tera Mongo”

TERA: A summer full of changes

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Escape from Tarkov: Das Handelssystem – Ihr bestimmt die Preise!

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Trade is important in every MMO, and many players love it when the economy in the game is determined by the players rather than the developers – and that is exactly the case in the shooter MMO Escape from Tarkov.

If you find money or items in the game, you probably want to sell some of the items and spend the found money. For this, you seek out a dealer. These can be either other players or NPCs. NPC dealers will follow daily routines, so you should consider this in your planning. Supply and demand determine the prices. If a dealer has many copies of a specific weapon in stock, he won’t make you a good offer for the one you want to sell.

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Be nice to dealers

NPC dealers can even get sick and die. This affects trading in the city. If a dealer is rarely or never visited, it may be that he runs out of money and goes bankrupt. How you interact with the NPCs affects the prices you get. If you visit a dealer often and are nice to him, he might sell you an item at a lower price.

However, it is also possible that you become a dealer yourself and open your own shop. You need to ensure that you always offer a good assortment and fair prices, as otherwise, people will avoid your shop and you will go bankrupt. In trading, taxes and different currencies must be considered. Not every currency is worth the same, and the exchange rate can change at any time.

Flea markets, auctions, and trading skills

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Additionally, there is a flea market where players can trade with each other. Through the flea market, you offer an item for 24 hours. There are also auctions where you bid on items as in other MMOs. Those who trade a lot improve their skills in the trading category and can achieve better prices, for example. The shooter MMO Escape from Tarkov is currently in an early alpha phase.

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Pokémon GO: A bug affects the hit accuracy when catching – Niantic comments on it

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In recent days, trainers in Pokémon GO have had a tough time catching wild Pokémon due to a bug.

Have you also noticed that Pokémon have been consuming a lot of Poké Balls lately? It’s usually not because they escape quickly, but because you miss with the balls. Many players may have wondered how their accuracy could suddenly decrease so rapidly. Hitting a wild Pokémon with a Poké Ball is currently quite difficult because a bug is causing trouble in the game. Niantic has already acknowledged the issue.

Accuracy, Pokémon escaping, no XP bonus

Recently, Niantic’s social media channels have been used more frequently to discuss bugs and issues. It is not only mentioned that they are working on a solution for the energy-saving mode on iOS devices , but also what happens with legendary Pokémon that players have added unlawfully. The current statement on Twitter concerns a bug that reduces accuracy.

Trainers, a new bug affects accuracy, increases the chance of a Pokémon escaping, and prevents bonus experience points. We are working on a solution.

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Your aiming ability when throwing Poké Balls has therefore not drastically decreased. The reason for now needing to waste many balls while catching is a bug in the game. That Pokémon are fleeing faster is also not intentional and will soon be corrected with a fix. Until then, you should either aim very accurately when catching wild Pokémon or better wait for the fix, so you don’t waste too many Poké Balls.

In our guide collection for Pokémon GO, you will also find many more tips and tricks. There are hints for trainers who are just starting the game, as well as mechanics that advanced players can benefit from.

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Mein-MMO fragt: “Die Geschichte der Konsolen” – Mit welcher habt Ihr angefangen?

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 4 minutes

In today’s “Mein-MMO asks” it’s all about consoles. Whether it’s PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo – which gaming console did you have your first experiences with? And which ones are lying around at your home?

30 Years of Console Evolution – Since When Have You Been There?

What could be better than slipping into joggers after a hard day’s work, flopping down on the couch, and firing up your trusty gaming console? When your console greets you with the familiar sound and begins to purr softly, you know: Now the good time of the day can begin.

For many people, this form of evening entertainment has long become normal. But it hasn’t been that long since home consoles conquered the living rooms. Sony’s PlayStation has been around for over 20 years. Microsoft entered the game with the Xbox in 2002. Only Nintendo has been releasing consoles for more than 30 years.

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Sure – the very young gamers among you, who only know 3D games and flat screens, might say: “That’s all ancient history!” – and perhaps you are right. But you missed some exciting consoles with really good games! When complete games were still complete games and not buggy products that only run smoothly after months and countless updates! But I see I’m digressing.

All the seasoned controller acrobats among you will surely remember all generations of the “three big players in the console market”, but our youngest readers might not recognize terms like “NES” or “SNES” anymore.

Before the upcoming game consoles “Xbox Scorpio”, “PS4 Neo” and “Nintendo NX” are set to release in 2017, we want to take a look back at the past and see how these systems have developed over the years. For this, the colleagues at GAMEZ created a cool graphic that presents the console family tree and important innovations:

Infografik Konsolen Generationen
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It all started with Nintendo’s “Nintendo Entertainment System”, briefly: “NES”. Years later came the “SNES”, which is known as the “Super Nintendo”. Nintendo’s third video game console was the Nintendo 64, which featured then-revolutionary 64-bit technology. In the new millennium, the GameCube, Wii, and later the Wii U followed.

The PlayStation was released in Europe in 1995 and had a spectacular start. In the realm of home consoles, it dethroned the former market leader Nintendo. The subsequent consoles PS2, PS3, and PS4 also had and continue to have a huge fanbase. Nostalgia is guaranteed in the following video:

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Microsoft’s Xbox has a shorter history. The journey began here in 2002. Just three years later, it was succeeded by the Xbox 360. The third console is the Xbox One. The “One” was chosen as a designation because it represents an “all-in-one” console that connects various forms of entertainment.

The technological progress is accompanied by all console generations. The processor power, storage space, disks, the controllers – the entire technology evolved. In the embedded graphic above, you can see the specific specifications of the main consoles. Some consoles also had offshoots in the form of Slim versions, which were usually smaller, more energy-efficient, and offered more storage space.

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But now let’s return to the question posed at the beginning. Which console did you start with? What consoles have you had at home?

Ttime says: As a child of the 90s, I wasn’t there from the start when home consoles hit the market. I only know the NES – and even more so the Atari systems – by hearsay. My first gaming console was the PlayStation, the very first one, not the “PSone”. After that, I got the Nintendo 64 for Christmas, as one had to play Pokémon Stadium. However, I didn’t have that many games for the “64er”. At some point later, we also got the SNES at home, on which I eagerly played several Mario games back and forth.

A rather unusual order in which I got the consoles, but that’s just how it was. All the systems are still lying around at home somewhere, and I think they even still work.

Currently, the PlayStation 4 adorns my living room, where I enjoy playing MMO shooters, FIFA, or whatever comes to hand with a few friends online.

But enough about me. What about you? What consoles have you had? Or do you completely avoid them and only game on PC?

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No Man’s Sky: Erkunde, kämpfe, handle und überlebe – Die vier Säulen in einem Video

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A new video has been released for No Man’s Sky, summarizing all the important aspects of the game.

In the past weeks, the developers at Hello Games gradually presented the “four pillars” of No Man’s Sky, which are the four most important aspects that make up the game: exploration, combat, trading, and survival.

The following fresh video summarizes all the pillars. After all, the release is in less than a week. Before that, you can get an idea of No Man’s Sky here:

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According to the trailer, you travel to the center of the galaxy in this space simulation. You engage in epic space battles, explore hostile environments, gather natural resources, and fight for survival. Additionally, you buy and sell exotic goods and enhance yourself with upgrades. There are over 18 trillion planets and unlimited variety.

“From the surface to the stars – the galaxy is yours”

You can learn more about each individual pillar below:

View No Man’s Sky on Amazon.de, the pre-order promotion is still active.

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Destiny: Xur today – location and inventory from August 5th to August 7th.

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

Today, the Exotic merchant Xur appears in Destiny. Let’s take a look at his location and the offerings available for Guardians on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 from August 5th to August 7th.

In the past few days, there has been a lot to report about Bungie’s MMO shooter. Gameinformer opened the floodgates and sent a wave of exclusive news about “The Rise of Iron” our way. It was not easy to keep track of everything.

This news stream was also addressed in the last letter to the community. DeeJ mentions that Bungie could talk all day about how cool their game is. However, when someone else (i.e., Gameinformer) reports on RoI, everyone could learn more about what to expect in the fall.

Additionally, in “This Week at Bungie,” they discussed the maintenance work from yesterday. This did not bring in-game changes but was merely preparation for future updates. However, right after, there were again frequent BEAVER errors, which should now be resolved. Currently, they are also investigating another issue where some Guardians cannot join other fireteams.

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But now let’s first take a look at our buddy Xur. Let’s welcome him.

All about Xur in Destiny on August 5th, 6th, and 7th on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360

When does Xur come and when does he leave again?

Today, on Friday, August 5th, Xur will appear in the Tower or the Reef – at 11 a.m. There he will sell his exotic wares. On Sunday, August 7th, he will pack his things and disappear again. Also at 11 a.m.

Where is Xur? What is his location this weekend?

Which location is Xur choosing today? He will spend the weekend with the Speaker. Our friend Nexxoss Gaming will guide you there:

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What does Xur have in Destiny? What is his offering today?

Xur has the auto rifle Zhalo Supercell in his inventory. For 23 Strange Coins, it belongs to you.

Titan: No Backup Plans (Gauntlets) – with 49 Strength.

Hunter: Graviton Forfeit (Helmet) – with 32 Intellect and 31 Strength.

Warlock: Apotheosis Veil (Helmet) – with 32 Intellect and 35 Strength.

All armor pieces cost 13 Strange Coins.

The Legacy Engram is a primary weapon. The cost is 31 coins.

Is there something for you?

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The Elder Scrolls Legends: Die Open Beta ist live!

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Finally, fans of The Elder Scrolls get new content, as the open beta of the online card game The Elder Scrolls Legends has started! And the download is free!

Oh, another TGC? The Elder Scrolls Legends aims to do things differently and not just be a Hearthstone in Tamriel. This can be seen in some streams from Let’s Players who have been eagerly showing how they play The Elder Scrolls Legends since the NDA was lifted. And now you can also dive into the tactical card battles, as the open beta has started – and anyone can play!

The Elder Scrolls Legends Combat
New Tactical Opportunities

The card game offers you not one, as known from other TGCs, but two rows of playing fields. This allows you completely new strategies, as for example you can bypass threats on the first row through clever tactics on the second row and defeat the enemy with a quick trick. However, this also means that you must always keep an eye on both rows and react quickly. The two rows also play an important role in the story mode and PvE battles. For example, it is possible to connect support cards with row effects to protect your important cards from attacks.

This is not Hearthstone

In addition, you use powerful runes to gain an advantage, as these strengthen the cards. Additionally, there are prophecies. If you draw such a card, you can still turn the tide and achieve victory even with “bad cards.” When assembling your card deck, you should therefore consider including prophecies and combining the attributes well. For example, agility supports thief cards and thus increases speed on the playing field. So you need to keep many tactical things in mind. This way, you can gradually climb the rankings.

But just try it out yourself and download the open beta of The Elder Scrolls Legends via the Bethesda Launcher! The download is free.

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WoW: Legion – Neues Cinematic “Vorboten: Illidan” – Was hat der Verräter vor?

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What were Illidan’s plans? In the latest World of Warcraft cinematic, the traitor reveals what he had planned in the shattered world.

Bringing the fight to the demons

To adequately prepare players for World of Warcraft: Legion, Blizzard is continually releasing new details about the backstory. Now, the third part of the animated series “Harbingers” has been released and focuses on the demon hunter Illidan, branded a traitor.

The video takes place during Illidan’s time in the shattered world, just before the heroes launch an attack on the Black Temple. Illidan has transformed the wretched elves around him and makes demon hunters out of them – the Illidari. Together with his new followers, he is tired of constantly fleeing from the Burning Legion.

WoW Harbingers Illidan female elf

He brings war to their worlds and begins an assault on the fortress of the pit lord Azgoth. But he poses serious questions: Are the Illidari not sacrificing too much to be demon hunters? Have they not become more demon than elf? Are the Illidari ultimately nothing more than the perfect servants of the Legion, increasingly corrupted by fel magic?

Anyone who wants to step into the shoes of a demon hunter starting August 10 should definitely watch this short video, as the story in the game references several incidents from the clip.

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If you prefer to watch the cinematic in the original English version, you can do so here:

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You can watch the other two cinematics here:

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG, you can find them on our World of Warcraft game page. More specific details about the upcoming expansion can be found on our Legion overview page.

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Overwatch: 15 million players – a groundbreaking success for Blizzard

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Blizzard has announced the player numbers of Overwatch – and they are breaking all records and exceeding all expectations. Blizzard is therefore in a pretty good position.

Overwatch breaks a lot of records

Even during the beta of Overwatch, it was apparent that Blizzard’s hero shooter was going to be a huge success again. During the “Activision-Blizzard Investor Call,” Blizzard had to disclose some numbers – there seemed to be no need to beautify them in any way. Even during the open beta, Overwatch recorded over 10 million players – and the game was still free.

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In total, 15 million players worldwide have decided to purchase the shooter. This also includes players in internet cafes and individual players who share a console and play on multiple accounts.

Overall, players in Overwatch have now spent more than 500 million hours playing. If our math doesn’t fail us, that’s a total playtime of more than 57,000 years!

According to the investor call, there is also plenty of content for Overwatch in the works, with the Summer Games being just the “first step” and players can look forward to many more innovations.

A particular success is being celebrated by the game in China. There, it has replaced “Diablo 2” as the fastest-selling PC game. Similarly successful is the game in Korea, where Overwatch is number 1 in the “PC bangs”, the gaming internet cafes of the country. 30% of total playtime currently belongs to Overwatch.

Interestingly: Overwatch displaces LoL as the most popular game in Korea – after 4 years at the top!

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Although this is just speculation, Blizzard is also well positioned for the next quarter. A new expansion for Hearthstone (“A Night in Karazhan”) is lurking, and World of Warcraft will receive its latest expansion “Legion”.

You can find more news about Blizzard’s hero shooter on our Overwatch game page.

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