In FIFA 17, there will soon be information about the most popular mode of the series: The Ultimate Team – in short: FUT.
For several years, the “Ultimate Team” mode has been a staple in the annual FIFA releases. According to the developers, this is the most popular and most played mode in the game. Therefore, countless fans are currently craving information about “FUT 17”. What new features will come? What will change? And how will the new player experience be?
In a few days, EA Sports will lift the curtain: On the eve of Gamescom, an extensive livestream will be held, in which there will be many details about the Ultimate Team in FIFA 17.
New Modes, New Legends, New Trailer
It starts on August 16 at 7:30 PM. The stream is expected to last about an hour. “Two new modes in FUT, new legends, and much more” will be introduced.
The fun is called “FUT LIVE!” and will include a brand new gameplay trailer. There will also be a first look at the mobile section of FIFA.
The first wing of the Karazhan expansion for Hearthstone is live. We have the cards that await you there.
A Party Without a Host
As of tonight (August 12, 2016), the expansion “A Night in Karazhan” for Hearthstone is live. The first wing, “The Parlor”, can now be unlocked for 700 gold. Those who purchase the entire expansion for real money can also secure an additional card back.
Before players can enter the first wing, they must complete the introduction mission. Here, they receive a special deck from Medivh and can show an uninvited guest what the mightiest mage of Azeroth has prepared. Rewards also include the following cards:
After that, it’s time to face the first “real” boss, the Tablet Silver Golem. He summons a 1/1 plate every turn, which he further enhances with other cards. Plenty of cliché sayings, like “Shards bring luck”, are, of course, included.
Next, we move on to the Magic Mirror, which has an interesting passive ability. Whenever a minion is played (regardless of who plays it!), a 1/1 copy of that minion is created. Especially minions with effects like “Charge” or “Taunt” are particularly suited here.
Lastly, the well-known Chess Event awaits. Here, the player receives a pre-made deck of chess pieces, all of which have special properties. Most cannot attack directly, but instead attack the opponent who is directly across from them at the end of the turn. Strategic planning is key to success here – especially since the opponent can cheat to eliminate a game piece.
As usual, the battles in normal game mode are not particularly challenging – but that changes quickly in heroic mode.
Together with the two class challenges and the final reward “Moroes”, you will thus get 11 new cards from the first wing and 2 more from the tutorial.
In Destiny , preparations are underway for major reveals at Gamescom. Additionally, the August Iron Banner has a date.
The community manager DeeJ is quite excited. With plenty of Bungie shirts and a few clean underwear in his luggage, he is traveling with some Bungie developers to us: to Germany, for Gamescom in Cologne. “The Awakening of the Iron Lords” can be tried out at the gaming fair in Hall 7 – but they aren’t revealing exactly what. However, it’s supposed to be worth waiting in line for.
Livestream on August 16
At Gamescom, there will be a major announcement concerning the Crucible. This was already mentioned in the last livestream for the Cosmodrome Winter Tour . Now the outlines are becoming clearer:
On August 16 at 7 PM, it will begin. The stream will start on Bungie’s official Twitch channel. We at Mein-MMO.de will naturally watch the fun and summarize the most important information in a timely manner.
The eve of Gamescom is upon us – but for what exactly? Private Matches and Custom Games are highly speculated. Bungie has stated the following:
The “World Lead Designer” Steve Cotton and the “Crucible Lead Designer” Lars Bakken will discuss new game modes, new maps, and new features in the Crucible. Additional information will be provided while two fireteams compete against each other.
There will also be a ViDoc where the developers talk about Felwinter Peak and the Infested Lands. The reveals in the stream are for every Guardian, not just for the PvP lovers.
Iron Banner in August starts next week
And another event starts next week: The last Iron Banner before “Rise of Iron”. Now you have the last chance to prove yourself worthy of becoming an Iron Lord.
The kickoff is on Tuesday, August 16. Time is still unknown, a bit later than usual.
The Iron Banner ends on August 23 at 11 AM.
It will be played in the Conflict mode.
In addition to class-specific and PlayStation-exclusive armor pieces, this month there will be the shotgun and the hand cannon.
The August Iron Banner will start one or two hours later than usual (7 PM). Because beforehand, maintenance will be held starting at 6 PM. Once this is finished, the monthly PvP event will begin.
Those who say that the server downtime has been deliberately scheduled so that people can watch the stream are met with DeeJ’s response: “We didn’t do it on purpose.” Sometimes everything just happens at the same time.
Next week is going to be busy in Destiny. We will stay on top of things.
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No Man’s Sky is an online sandbox, offering you plenty of freedom to do as you please.
However, according to our colleagues from IGN, it is advisable not to do everything – or at least, consider some things carefully and perhaps do them later.
So you will get the opportunity to buy a new ship fairly early on. But is it wise to do so right away? If you buy a new ship, it typically comes without warp cells. Therefore, you should either possess warp cells or at least know how to craft them before acquiring a new ship. Otherwise, you could potentially find yourself stranded in a solar system.
Everything needs careful consideration
Additionally, after purchasing a new starship, you should really transfer everything from your inventory. If you do not do this and realize you’ve forgotten something, you will need to take command of the old ship again, which can lead to a problem, as you might lose control of the new ship.
Without a sufficient supply of titanium, you should not venture into the unknown expanses of space. Pirates lurk there, ready to target your shield energy with precise shots, leaving you defenseless. However, with enough titanium reserves, you can constantly recharge your ships, improving your chances of survival in battles.
If you want to explore a cave on a planet, do not do so before you set a waypoint at the entrance – to do this, scan an object outside the cave, which will place a small dot where you can orient yourself. You can easily get lost in the labyrinthine corridors, and without orientation, it can be frustrating to find your way back out.
Don’t overestimate yourself
Also, make sure you always have enough plutonium with you, because if your jetpack runs out of fuel on a mountain, you will quickly find yourself in trouble.
You want to prove yourself against space pirates, but at least at the beginning, be careful not to take on too many at once. Only when your ship is really armed to the teeth will you have a chance.
Also, be sure to not miss any events, as they will lead you to new technologies and advance you in the story of the game.
This raises the question for eager collectors: “Where am I supposed to store all this?” Because the storage, the vault, is limited. Will it be expanded with “Rise of Iron”?
The vault remains as it is – at least for now
Many Guardians find it important to be able to keep all their “treasures” that they found on their adventures and with which they overcame great challenges. They find it hard to hold down the dismantle button. After all, so much has been experienced together.
However, with all the new toys coming this fall, you will have to make some tough decisions regarding this. Gameinformer specifically asked the development team of “Rise of Iron” how the vault size would change in the fall. And the answer was that there are currently no plans to expand the vault.
This doesn’t mean that it will never happen, but there are currently no initiatives in this regard. Guardians have been complaining about the limited storage options since the beginning of Destiny. And it seems that this conflict between Bungie and the community will continue to be fought.
In “The Rise of Iron,” you can infuse your existing “Year 2” items to the new maximum light level. Therefore, it will not be strictly necessary to clean out the old stuff to make room for new, stronger items. You can also master the new challenges with the “Year 2” items.
This is a challenge that Bungie still has to overcome. The new items must first convince the Guardians whether they really want to use them – or prefer to stick with the familiar weapons and armor pieces. Both in strength and design, the “Rise of Iron” items will have to earn a place in your storage.
A weapon that will belong in every Guardian’s inventory is the new Khvostov. Here we present it.
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Do you want to recharge your batteries in the “Pokémon GO” style? With this Pokémon Center, it’s possible.
If you play a lot of Pokémon GO on your smartphone, you quickly realize that the app consumes a lot of battery power. For this reason, many players turn to a power bank to recharge their smartphones during their Pokémon adventures. If you’re traveling in a group of players, you either need several power banks – or a Pokémon Center that takes care of the empty batteries. Spencer Kern implemented his idea and built such a handy Pokémon Center.
A Pokémon Center as a mobile charging station
With a combination of wood, 3D-printed items, and electronic parts, this charging station was built in the style of a Pokémon Center. Inside the casing, the tinkerer installed a solar generator. This generator provides enough power to charge 10 to 12 phones simultaneously. At popular PokéStops, this charging station is sure to be popular and will quickly make new acquaintances.
Source: Spencer Kern/Sway.com
He normally used the solar generator on camping trips. Now he built a decorative cover for the station and then installed a large USB hub. As seen in the picture, the charging station has already been tested and apparently deemed “good”.
Source: Spencer Kern/Sway.com
The beginning was a 3D model on which Spencer Kern was able to try out various layouts and construction possibilities. You can see how exactly the construction of this mobile charging station went and which parts he used for it on the Sway.com website of Spencer Kern. There you will also find a detailed photo series where you can view the individual steps of the work.
Public charging stations for “Pokémon GO” players
There are now several public places that want to meet the demand for charging stations. On Reddit, you can find some interesting places where people care about “Pokémon GO” trainers and their smartphone batteries. The Brorson Church in Copenhagen has installed a multiple socket outlet where trainers can connect their charging cables.
Source: Reddit
At the University of Texas at Arlington, a solar charging station has been set up where you can recharge your smartphones.
The best Overwatch moments of the week have been collected for you. A Mei deathtrap is back again.
Snoozing, Walling, Bomb detonation
In today’s edition of our “Play of the Game” (PotG) from Overwatch, we only have a single scene that truly acted as a “highlight” in a game. The other two scenes are “merely” quite entertaining.
We start with a Widowmaker whose Play of the Game is quite impressive. Although the situation looks bleak for their team, the player Mike_doG saves the day with 4 consecutive headshots. It will be hard for anyone to match that (even though some people will surely appear in the comments claiming to do it “every day”).
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The second clip comes from Reddit user drizzlicious, who gets caught by a Reinhardt and falls off the edge. However, D.Va doesn’t seem to mind much and simply flies back. The pleading “dva no” from the opponent doesn’t help either.
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The third video is the real highlight. Of course, the scene is staged and would hardly be replicable in a real match, but the idea behind it is still brilliant. A single player is lured by Ana to a specific position where she then puts him to sleep with a sleep dart. Just at that moment, 3 Mei players raise their ice walls around the sleeping player to imprison him. Shortly afterwards, a D.Va arrives with her mech and – you guessed it – triggers her self-destruction.
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In Destiny, Lord Saladin will offer you Iron Engrams with “The Rise of Iron”.
Gameinformer recently published another article, again discussing Felwinter Peak, the new social space. They report that this place has a unique atmosphere, greatly contributed to by the many wolves. This “connection to nature” sets this location apart from the previous social spaces, the Tower and the Vestian Outpost.
Additionally, there is an area in Felwinter Peak that Gameinformer has not yet had access to. Special events are said to take place there. Some users suspect that the new Iron Banner will be held there. However, it remains to be seen what Bungie has to say about it.
In RoI, everything is iron, even the Engrams
In the autumn expansion, according to the English title, the Iron rises. And indeed, in “Rise of Iron” you will encounter many things made from this metal: An Iron Gjallarhorn, an Iron Gjallarwing Sparrow – yes, you will even become an Iron Lord yourself. And now “Iron Engrams” are coming as well.
Lord Saladin will sell you these special Engrams in Felwinter Peak. They will contain “old” armor pieces from Year 1 and Year 2. So you can purchase them to relive a bit of nostalgia.
The new vendor Shiro-4 will also have a lot of stuff for you. He offers bounty missions where you have to eliminate enemies in the Plaguelands or Captains in the “Archon’s Forge” arena with the new Iron fighting axe. Additionally, Shiro has class items that supposedly look like the “Year 1” Iron Banner items.
Information on the “Radiant Treasures” – the Radiant Treasures
With RoI, “Radiant Treasures” are introduced, which roughly translates to “Radiant Treasures” in English. These are said to be very similar to the Sterling Treasures, which have been in the game since the April update and contain, among other things, Chromatin.
There are two ways to obtain these items:
Through microtransactions in the Eververse
Through in-game missions
However, Bungie did not explain in detail how one can obtain these treasures each week, or how many can be obtained in-game.
Along with other things, these treasures are supposed to include customization options for your exotic weapons: ornaments. Gameinformer, however, does not know if all exotic weapons can be enhanced with ornaments or only a limited selection. So far, they have seen them for the Zhalo Supercell, the Invective, the Telesto, the MIDA Multi-Tool, and the new Khvostov.
In the Eververse, they spotted more exciting things: New emotes and certain “artifacts” that affect the color tone of the game. There is a “Golden Age Lens” that changes the camera filter and generates a sepia tone. Another artifact can turn the game blue.
According to Bungie, there is only a limited selection here, but this could be exciting for Guardians who enjoy making videos in the Destiny universe. The current videos of the week from Destiny can be found here.
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The players of Black Desert are demanding refunds in droves. But Kakao Games warns of the consequences – in very clear terms.
Unlawful Refunds with Consequences
No matter how you look at it, a large portion of players are unhappy with the changes in Black Desert. For a long time, it was said that not enough was done against bots and cheaters. Recently, however, many players are upset about the feature that allows items purchased in the cash shop to be resold in the game’s auction house. This results in players having a significant advantage in the game with a lot of real money. Although the number of sellable items per week has been limited to 5, that has not satisfied the players.
The players’ frustration has gone so far that many have now requested a refund of their money, such as through Paypal or their credit card provider.
The customer service of Black Desert has now started sending emails to the affected players to inform them about the consequences of their actions. Here are some excerpts from the relevant emails, as players have published them in various forums:
“Refunds fall into 2 categories: lawful and unlawful. A lawful refund would be if you did not receive the goods of a transaction or your credit card was stolen.
An unlawful refund would be if you have been using a service for months and then decide that you no longer like it. (…)”
“If your refund is classified as unlawful, then this could have further consequences beyond just losing access to the game. Your credit rating could be affected [comparable to a negative entry in a credit bureau]. (…) To give all players time to think about their actions, we will not take any steps until August 22. After that, all accounts with pending refunds will be closed.”
However, players counter that Black Desert engaged in “false advertising,” that is, a marketing promise that does not fulfill the product – in this case, “there will be no Pay2Win.”
Threat or friendly warning? Sometimes they are quite close together.
Mein-MMO says: The line between “friendly warning” and “direct threat” is becoming very blurry here. Because who would want to risk an entry in a credit bureau or a comparable institution, just because of a game? Should there be a legal process in individual cases, the question arises how exactly “Pay2Win” is actually defined to determine whether Kakao Games has indeed engaged in false advertising. It is also questionable what the behavior of the demanding players looks like. Have they already invested hundreds of hours into the game? Or are they just casual gamers? In any case, an exciting topic that we will certainly report on further.
Note: The original Reddit post has since been deleted, but the discussion continues in other forums (see source).
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MOBA games are usually played in arenas, known as lanes. Enclosed areas where players try to achieve the objective. Crush Online, however, takes this game principle into an open world.
War is raging, and you will be drawn into this conflict. In any other MOBA, you would choose a hero and then team up with friends on the respective lane to try to achieve victory. Not so in Crush Online. Here, the arena is the entire game world. A large, persistent world, like those found in MMORPGs. That is where the battles take place – meaning the focus is on tactical and action-packed PvP fights!
MOBA meets PvP-MMO
From an isometric perspective, you control your hero through the landscape and fight against your enemies, strategically using the hero’s abilities. Teamplay is of course also important, as many battles can only be survived if you act together in a group. You join one of three nations that are fighting to expand their territory. You will find control points throughout the landscapes that you must capture and hold. Additionally, you have a castle with your guild that you must also defend.
The third beta of the online game has now started, bringing several changes and new features based on feedback from previous testers. René Rieck, Product Manager at GAMESinFLAMES, explains the details of the update:
“Among other things, the Castle Sieges have been made more challenging, and the Mastery Skilltree has been completely reworked so that the various classes now receive clearer functions through skills. Weapon upgrades and the balancing of various items have also been adjusted; these areas will continue to be optimized in the future. Many players have also expressed a desire for a UI upgrade. We have responded to this request; players can now see all changes in their status values in real time. In addition, we have introduced more quests, allowing users to reach the maximum level faster. Of course, alongside the new features, numerous bugs have also been fixed.”
On the official website of the MOBA-PVP-MMO Crush Online, you can still sign up for the beta and, with a bit of luck, jump in directly.
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Due to the latest updates, Pokémon GO has changed so significantly that it is a reason for a refund of in-game purchases.
Many players are upset about the development of the game due to the recent updates in Pokémon GO. The removal of the footprints has made it difficult to track down wild Pokémon. The removal of this feature and the ban on services like PokéVision were triggers for frustration among some players. This frustration led to many demanding a refund for their in-app purchases – and they were right.
Refund for Pokémon GO
If you are dissatisfied with the development of the app, you can request your money back. Although the game itself is free, many players have purchased PokéCoins in the app’s shop to exchange them for Poké Balls or other items. Because the app has changed so significantly since its release, it is a reason for a refund of in-app purchases.
Refund for iOS Users
For Apple devices, you can request a refund as follows:
If your in-app purchase is within 48 hours, you can easily request a refund.
If more than 48 hours have passed since the purchase, you should contact the Google Play Store directly for a refund. According to Reddit, this method has worked for some players.
In No Man’s Sky, a “game-breaking” exploit has been discovered that allows players to farm the rarest items in a short amount of time.
In No Man’s Sky, everything revolves around resources. You can craft items, trade – this ensures your survival. There is a wide variety of different items, some of which are more common, while others are rarer. But it is the rare items that are exciting: Because you can, for example, amass large amounts of units.
A fatal exploit has now been revealed that can significantly shorten the long search for quality items. With this bug, you can “create” more and more items, such as the rare Atlas Stones.
Eurogamer has tested this exploit. They managed to obtain five Atlas Stones in just half an hour – which usually takes easily ten times that amount of time.
It seems that another patch is needed soon, as the exploiters could otherwise gain severe “game-breaking” advantages.
We advise against exploiting this bug, which is why we will not provide any instructions for the exploit. It has to do with the ship’s inventory and can be read about in detail on the Eurogamer site.
Play fair and don’t ruin the game for yourself. You can find all info and help for the game on our “No Man’s Sky” news page.
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The MMORPG with anime look has entered founder beta. Traditionally, one buys founder packs at Twin Saga.
Big Eyes, Huge Faces, and Adorable Enemies
If you can’t get enough of MMORPGs with cuddly anime graphics, then you have surely heard of “Twin Saga” in recent weeks and months. The Taiwanese launch has been a while ago, but now you can also immerse yourself in the game in Europe. The developers of the game are X-Legend Entertainment, who are also known for “Aura Kingdom” or “Eden Eternal” – anyone who has played one of these games knows roughly what to expect in Twin Saga.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T87MejEFQHg
The founder beta started on August 9, for which, as the name suggests, you need to purchase a founder pack. The purchase price of these packs ranges from $20 to $300 – depending on how much additional fluff in the form of titles, pets, potions, and other boosts you want to have at the start.
Although there are only 3 classes at the start, more can be unlocked while playing, which the same character can then use. Aside from that, there is an extensive pet system, even if the companions appear more in human than in animal form.
Nowadays, gamers receive various bonuses for pre-ordering a game, making it attractive to pre-order a game like No Man’s Sky.
In the case of the space online game, this is a special spaceship that already has a hyperdrive built in. This is usually something one has to assemble themselves, which takes some time until all necessary components are gathered. So whoever owns the pre-order ship can fly straight to other star systems.
No hyperdrive, no travel through space
This, however, brings a big problem with it. Because being able to build a hyperdrive is important for the game. If this quest is not completed at the beginning of the game and one does not know how to build a hyperdrive, they can later get stuck in the game with another ship without the drive, as they then cannot leave the solar system. Many players, including on Reddit, report that they have this issue and are stuck in the game.
One can find the blueprints for the hyperdrive later or buy a ship that has a pre-installed hyperdrive, but whether they will find them in exactly the solar system where they are stranded is likely a matter of luck.
If you want to travel through the universe of No Man’s Sky with the pre-order spaceship, then complete the quest beforehand that teaches you how to build a hyperdrive. Because the blueprint will be useful later, and you will avoid getting stranded in a star system.
In Destiny, curious Guardians can already take the path to the Iron Lord: At Gamescom 2016.
The world-renowned gaming fair Gamescom 2016 is approaching. Plenty of developers, publishers, press representatives, and gaming fans will flock to Cologne next week to showcase, get to know – and try out – the present and future of gaming.
Sony will not hold its own press conference with PlayStation, but they will be present at the gaming fair with upcoming game highlights: Like “Destiny: The Rise of Iron”.
Destiny, Titanfall 2, and Gran Turismo Sport at Gamescom 2016
Fans of Sony’s console will be able to test three games at Sony’s Gamescom booth. Demo versions of “Rise of Iron”, Titanfall 2 and Gran Turismo Sport are ready.
If you want to get a sneak peek at the upcoming autumn expansion of Destiny and happen to be at Gamescom, you can stop by there.
By the way, there will be numerous other games for the PS4 around the PlayStation booth. In addition, the PlayStation Truck is expected. In the “Mixed Zone”, you can try out the following demos:
Aragami
AVICII | Vector
Batman: The Telltale Series
Bound
Killing Floor 2
Killstrain
Farming Simulator 17
Gang Beasts
Gravity Rush 2
Ni-oh
Outlast 2
Overcooked
Ronin
The Tomorrow Children
Yakuza 0
World of Warriors
Worms WMD
WRC 6
For VR enthusiasts, Sony has a lot to offer as well:
PlayStation VR
Batman: Arkham VR
Battlezone
Bound VR
EVE Valkyrie
Farpoint
Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live
Headmaster
Here They Lie
Hustle Kings VR
PlayStation VR Worlds
Resident Evil 7 biohazard
RIGS: Mechanized Combat League
Robinson: The Journey
Super Stardust Ultra VR
The Playroom VR
Tumble VR
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood
Games that you cannot play yourself, but Sony wants to showcase, include:
No Man’s Sky was released yesterday. What are the first opinions about the game?
Yesterday, No Man’s Sky celebrated its release and took off with a multitude of curious explorers into the vastness of the procedurally generated galaxy. This space simulation is an ambitious indie game by Hello Games, which, however, carries the price tag of a blockbuster game. Some gamers are still undecided whether this game is for them. Therefore, reviews and tests are exciting and can be found on the internet. These might just convince you to make a purchase – or not.
A website often visited for this purpose is the American rating aggregator Metacritic. Here you can see the tests from representatives of the specialized press and read the opinions of numerous gamers.
No Man’s Sky polarizes – as predicted by the developers
No Man’s Sky won’t be for everyone. As the founder of Hello Games, Sean Murray, said, the game is not meant for everyone. He predicted that it would be very controversial. It is a niche game. And Sean Murray was right – No Man’s Sky polarizes.
However, since the game is incredibly vast and each player has different experiences in it, many major gaming sites are currently hesitant to provide a definitive overall rating. On Metacritic, although first reviews from GameSpot, IGN, or GamesRadar+ can already be read, all are still “in progress” and therefore unrated.
So far, only two sites have settled on an overall rating on Metacritic: “We Got This Covered” and “The Jimquisition”. In both cases, No Man’s Sky only performs mediocre in the test. There was a 7.0 and a 5.0.
Metacritic users, however, are more decisive: Over 2200 gamers have cast their votes, with negative and positive opinions balancing out. As this article is being written, there are 1012 thumbs up, 1087 thumbs down. 108 users chose the middle ground. Overall, Metacritic gives No Man’s Sky a user score of 5.0.
No Man’s Sky is like a GTA without pedestrians, without cars, without crashes, without missions. Instead, there is a police that attacks me when I collect too many scattered stones. Unlike in GTA, there are no chases, I’m not allowed to shoot out of the vehicle, and it’s enough to just start the engine to get rid of the police.
Therefore, our recommendation can only be: Check out some Let’s Plays of No Man’s Sky, which are currently flooding YouTube. Here you can get 50 minutes of gameplay, for example. And then make your own judgment about whether you enjoy exploring a gigantic galaxy. Because as Sean Murray said: No Man’s Sky won’t be for everyone. Others, however, celebrate it immensely.
Schalke 04 is not performing as planned in League of Legends. A restructuring of the team is now expected to help.
Just 3 months ago, it was announced that Schalke 04 had acquired a spot in the LCS Tournament of LoL and participates in the tournament with its own team. Meanwhile, there are already talks of a restructuring within the “League of Legends” team. The relegation match, which was about remaining in the LCS, was lost by the team and now they have to play in the Challenger Series, which is a “league” below the LCS. They will have another chance to be promoted back to the LCS in Spring 2017.
The eSports manager has become unpopular with fans
Jacob “Maelk” Toft-Andersen, the eSports manager of the team, received a lot of criticism from fans over the weekend. During the crucial match, which was about remaining in the LCS, the manager was not present with his team in Berlin, but watched the game via stream from Seattle. The reason for this was that he was working as an analyst at the “Dota 2” tournament “The International 6” and was therefore unavailable.
In the video, you can see the highlights from the crucial 4th match between Team Misfits and Schalke 04:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCLWQw5Aw4g
Schalke’s start in the LCS was promising, beginning with a victory against the team Unicorns of Love. In the first round, Schalke stayed at the top of the leaderboard for a long time. However, in the second round, the results declined, and they even lost clearly against Team ROCCAT, which at that time was in last place on the leaderboard. A restructuring of the team is expected to bring more success in the future. The club has already parted ways with team manager Jacob Maelk Toft-Andersen.
Next year, Schalke’s “League of Legends” team will have the chance to be promoted to the LCS.
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The exploration of the vast universe in the online game No Man’s Sky continues. But without warp cells, you won’t get far in the game.
Those who want to explore the universe of No Man’s Sky need a hyperdrive and of course fuel. This comes in the form of warp cells, which can either be found or crafted. Visit as many worlds as possible, because there you can discover alien monoliths. When you interact with these, a part of the game’s backstory will be revealed, and you will also receive a gift – this can sometimes be a warp cell.
Find or craft? Your choice
If you have received your Atlas Pass in the game , you can use it to open doors and chests on space stations and sometimes find a warp cell there. Always pay attention to the level of your Atlas Pass and the door or container you want to open. Both must match. “Level 2” doors can only be opened with a “Level 2” Atlas Pass and so on. Additionally, you will regularly discover an Atlas Interface during your travels, through which you can obtain warp cells.
New weekly assignments are available in Tom Clancy’s The Division: the ISAC assignment and the Strategic Assignment.
This week seems to be the first week since the release in March with no maintenance work. No announcement has come from Massive regarding this – and the servers are currently online. No downtime today. The community developer Hamish Bode announced a few days ago that he will resume his work next week and provide us with fresh information. Then The Division should gain traction again.
But you can start fulfilling new tasks already today. Your ISAC system has received a transmission. If you succeed in the assignment mentioned therein, you will receive an exclusive reward.
You can watch the video transmission here. Ubisoft provides a weekly video to illustrate the urgency of the weekly assignment:
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This week, you will be greeted not by the Division technician Simon, but by the allied black market dealer Esmay. You had to rescue her some time ago when she was injured by the enemy. Now she is recovering with Simon.
In the video, she reveals that she is not a fan of the Division: her mother was very ill. When Esmay was on her way to her, she was stopped by a Division unit of the first wave. Her mother passed away in the meantime, and Esmay had no chance to say goodbye. Now she only has her sister Alex left – and it is her, and now also our, task to find her.
Meanwhile, agent Rainer is still roaming in the Dark Zone to take care of the enemy. Therefore, the ISAC assignment from August 11th is:
Eliminate 10 named enemies: Go into the Dark Zone and take down 10 named NPCs.
As a reward, you will receive 3 high-end Division tech and an ISAC Asher jacket. You have one week to do this.
The strategic assignment this week
Since Tuesday, the weekly strategic assignment has been available. This consists of four tasks and grants you 30 Phoenix Credits if you master them by next week.
Eliminate 20 elite enemies: Kill enemies with yellow health bars.
Collect 30 electronic parts
Eliminate 50 Rikers: For this, you need to go into the Dark Zone and take down the Rikers there.
Complete 10 missions: Complete 10 main missions at “Hard” or “Challenging” difficulty.
Are you grabbing the rewards?
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The players of Overwatch wish for more variety in the selected voicelines – and Blizzard responds to these wishes.
Assigning individual voicelines to hotkeys – a reality soon?
Customizing one’s hero in Overwatch is one of the most important side features for many players of the hero shooter. However, the current system only allows players to equip a single voiceline or a single spray logo at a time. User FrostyVampir first proposed a new system on Reddit and then in the official forum that would give players more freedom.
He suggests that instead of equipping individual voicelines in the hero gallery, players can activate and deactivate each voiceline individually. When executing the command for “voiceline” in the chat wheel, one of the selected phrases will be played randomly. Alternatively, or additionally, he proposes that individual voicelines could be assigned to specific keys, such as the numbers on the numpad.
A similar system would also work for spray logos, allowing players to show off a bit more of what they’ve unlocked than just a single logo.
Finally, FrostyVampir wishes for a “random” button for skins, similar to what is available for victory poses.
To the surprise of most forum users, a response came promptly from Jeff Kaplan, the Game Director:
“We love this idea.”
This certainly does not mean that this feature will be implemented in the game in the foreseeable future, but at least the first foundation has been laid. Since Blizzard has been very responsive to fan wishes, this feature – at least in a similar form – can probably be expected in two or three patches.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, you can find them on our Overwatch game page.
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