Fans of Transmogrification in World of Warcraft pay attention – the Darkmoon Faire has a new, quite “hidden” vendor.
The Scarlet Crusade at the Darkmoon Faire
The big pre-patch of World of Warcraft: Legion has implemented a lot of news into the game. While a major part of the changes is known and can be found in the patch notes, there are always small details that are not quickly figured out by the players.
Such a change has now taken place at the Darkmoon Faire, which can be visited until this coming Saturday. There you can find the new NPC “Scarlet Quartermaster” directly behind the big petting zoo.
As a rule, this NPC is not particularly talkative. If you address her, she will just insult you, stating that it is basically the fault of people like you that the Scarlet Crusade has fallen.
As a cloth and leather wearer, the lady only has her tabard available.
However, there is a trick that makes the lady more talkative: You need the “Tabard of the Scarlet Crusade”, which you can obtain with a lot of luck from the Scarlet Monastery. In the instance “Scarlet Halls”, the boss weapons master Harlan can drop this tabard – with a drop chance of 0.8%. This can also be done in normal mode, where the enemies are only level 30+, so farming goes quickly.
If you wear the tabard and speak to the lady, she will have some special items available for Transmogrification!
Short Tabard of the Scarlet Crusade
25,000 Gold
Ensemble: Scale Mail of the Scarlet Crusade (for plate wearers only)
10,000 Gold
Ensemble: Chain Mail of the Scarlet Crusade (for chain wearers only)
10,000 Gold
With these sets, it is possible to appear as a member of the Scarlet Crusade. Since the restructuring of the monastery, it has not been possible to collect all items of the scarlet set.
Important: The character must wear both the original tabard and be a plate or chain wearer! Only then does the vendor have the corresponding set of Transmogrification available.
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In FIFA 17, we list all the stadiums that will be available in the game below.
The FC Bayern Munich is the official video game partner of EA Sports for FIFA 17. In addition to authentic player faces, fans can look forward to an updated Allianz Arena, where the football atmosphere is said to be palpable. The new Frostbite engine, which is being used for the first time in the FIFA series, will ensure stunning in-game graphics.
In addition to the Allianz Arena, there are many other arenas in FIFA 17 that will serve as venues for you. However, some well-known stadiums will also be missing: Fans will have to do without Camp Nou, as FC Barcelona has struck a partnership with PES 2017.
Below, we list all the stadiums expected in FIFA 17. Some of them are already confirmed. However, the official announcement with all the stadiums is still pending. We will expand and update the list as more information becomes available. At the end of the article, you will find all changes from FIFA 16 to FIFA 17.
Update: EA Sports has now named the three stadiums that will be newly integrated into FIFA 17. The list is now official and complete.
British Stadiums
ANFIELD
Country: UK
Club: Liverpool
Capacity: 45000
Field: 101x68m
CARROW ROAD
Country: UK
Club: Norwich City
Capacity: 27244
Field: 114x68m
EMIRATES STADIUM
Country: UK
Club: Arsenal FC
Capacity: 60350
Field: 105x68m
ETIHAD STADIUM
Country: UK
Club: Manchester City FC
Capacity: 47450
Field: 105x68m
FRATTON PARK
Country: UK
Club: Portsmouth FC
Capacity: 47450
Field: 105x66m
GOODISON PARK
Country: UK
Club: Everton FC
Capacity: 40157
Field: 100x68m
KCOM STADIUM
Country: UK
Club: Hull City
Capacity: 25400
Field: 105x68m
KING POWER STADIUM
Country: UK
Club: Leicester City
Capacity: 32262
Field: 102x67m
LIBERTY STADIUM
Country: UK
Club: Swansea City
Capacity: 20750
Field: 105x68m
LOFTUS ROAD
Country: UK
Club: Queens Park Rangers
Capacity: 18439
Field: 102x66m
LONDON STADIUM
Country: UK
Club: West Ham
Capacity: 60000
Field: 105x68m
OLD TRAFFORD
Country: UK
Club: Manchester United
Capacity: 76200
Field: 105x68m
RIVERSIDE STADIUM (no image available)
Country: UK
Club: Middlesbrough F.C.
Capacity: 34742
Field: 105x68m
SELHURST PARK
Country: UK
Club: Crystal Palace
Capacity: 26255
Field: 100x68m
ST. JAMES’ PARK
Country: UK
Club: Newcastle United
Capacity: 52350
Field: 105x68m
ST. MARY’S STADIUM
Country: UK
Club: Southampton
Capacity: 32589
Field: 102x68m
STADIUM OF LIGHT
Country: UK
Club: Sunderland
Capacity: 48707
Field: 105x68m
STAMFORD BRIDGE
Country: UK
Club: Chelsea
Capacity: 42000
Field: 105x68m
STOKE CITY FC STADIUM
Country: UK
Club: Stoke City
Capacity: 27740
Field: 100x64m
THE HAWTHORNS
Country: UK
Club: West Bromwich Albion
Capacity: 26272
Field: 105x68m
TURF MOOR
Country: UK
Club: Burnley
Capacity: 21940
Field: 104x66m
VICARAGE ROAD
Country: UK
Club: Watford
Capacity: 21577
Field: 105x68m
VILLA PARK
Country: UK
Club: Aston Villa
Capacity: 42682
Field: 105x68m
VITALITY STADIUM
Country: UK
Club: Bournemouth
Capacity: 11700
Field: 105x78m
WEMBLEY STADIUM
Country: UK
Club: English National Team
Capacity: 90000
Field: 105x68m
WHITE HART LANE
Country: UK
Club: Tottenham Hotspur FC
Capacity: 36200
Field: 100x67m
Stadiums of the Bundesliga in FIFA 17
ALLIANZ ARENA
Country: Germany
Club: FC Bayern Munich / TSV 1860 Munich
Capacity: 75000
Field: 105x68m
BORUSSIA-PARK
Country: Germany
Club: Borussia Mönchengladbach
Capacity: 54000
Field: 105x68m
Volksparkstadion / IMTECH ARENA
Country: Germany
Club: Hamburger SV
Capacity: 57000
Field: 105x68m
OLYMPIASTADION
Country: Germany
Club: Hertha BSC
Capacity: 74475
Field: 105x68m
SIGNAL IDUNA PARK
Country: Germany
Club: Borussia Dortmund
Capacity: 81000
Field: 105x68m
VELTINS ARENA
Country: Germany
Club: Schalke 04
Capacity: 55000
Field: 105x68m
“Rest of Europe” Arenas
AMSTERDAM ARENA
Country: Netherlands
Club: Ajax
Capacity: 51300
Field: 105x68m
DONBASS ARENA
Country: Ukraine
Club: Shakhtar Donetsk
Capacity: 51504
Field: 105x68m
VICENTE CALDERÓN
Country: Spain
Club: Atlético Madrid
Capacity: 54850
Field: 105x70m
JUVENTUS STADIUM
Country: Italy
Club: Juventus
Capacity: 41000
Field: 105x68m
ESTADIO MESTALLA
Country: Spain
Club: Valencia CF
Capacity: 53500
Field: 105x68m
PARC DES PRINCES
Country: France
Club: Paris Saint-Germain
Capacity: 48700
Field: 105x68m
SAN SIRO
Country: Italy
Club: AC Milan and Inter
Capacity: 83000
Field: 105x68m
SANTIAGO BERNABÉU
Country: Spain
Club: Real Madrid
Capacity: 80000
Field: 107x72m
STADE VÉLODROME
Country: France
Club: Olympique de Marseille
Capacity: 67394
Field: 105x68m
Asian Stadiums
KING ABDULLAH SPORTS CITY
Country: Saudi Arabia
Clubs: Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli
Capacity: 62241
Field: 105x68m
KING FAHD STADIUM
Country: Saudi Arabia
Club: Saudi Arabia National Team
Capacity: 67000
Field: 105x68m
SUITA CITY FOOTBALL STADIUM
Country: Japan
Club: Gamba Osaka
Capacity: 39694
Field: –
South American Stadiums
LA BOMBONERA
Country: Argentina
Club: Boca Juniors
Capacity: 49000
Field: 105x68m
MONUMENTAL DE ÑUNEZ
Country: Argentina
Club: Club Atlético River Plate
Capacity: 67664
Field: 105x68m
North American Stadiums
BC PLACE STADIUM
Country: Canada
Club: Vancouver Whitecaps
Capacity: 20000
Field: 105x68m
CENTURYLINK FIELD
Country: United States
Club: Seattle Sounders FC
Capacity: 39115
Field: 106x68m
ESTADIO AZTECA
Country: Mexico
Club: Club América
Capacity: 105000
Field: 105x68m
Generic Stadiums
AL JAYEED STADIUM – Capacity: n.a.
ALOHA PARK – Capacity: 10000
ARENA D’ORO – Capacity: 20000
ARENA DEL CENTENARIO – Capacity: 24000
COURT LANE – Capacity: 22500
CROWN LANE – Capacity: 26000
EASTPOINT ARENA – Capacity: 54000
EL GRANDIOSO – Capacity: n.a.
EL LIBERTADOR – Capacity: 57500
PRESIDENTE G.LOPES – Capacity: 27000
ESTADIO DE LAS ARTES – Capacity: 50000
ESTADIO EL MEDIO – Capacity: n.a.
EURO PARK – Capacity: 15000
FOREST PARK STADIUM – Capacity: 28000
FIWC Stadium
IVY LANE – Capacity: 29000
MOLTON ROAD – Capacity: 20000
O DROMO – Capacity: 55000
SANDERSON PARK – Capacity: 35000
STADE MUNICIPAL – Capacity: 26500
STADIO CLASSICO – Capacity: 25500
STADIO OLIMPICO
STADION 23 MAJ – Capacity: 22000
STADION EUROPA – Capacity: 52000
STADION HANGUK – Capacity: 60000
STADION NEDER – Capacity: 18500
STADION OLYMPIK – Capacity: 70000
TOWN PARK – Capacity: 12000
UNION PARK STADIUM – Capacity: 25000
WALDSTADION – Capacity: 43000
Changes from FIFA 16 to FIFA 17
Removed:
Camp Nou (FC Barcelona, Liga BBVA)
Boleyn Ground (West Ham United, Barclays Premier League)
Stade Gerland (Olympique Lyonnais, Ligue 1)
Stadio Olimpico (Lazio / Roma, Serie A)
New:
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park (West Ham United, Barclays Premier League)
Riverside Stadium (Middlesbrough F.C., Barclays Premier League)
Suita City Football Stadium (Gamba Osaka, J1 League)
FIWC Stadium (Generic Stadium)
Stadio Olimpico (Generic Stadium)
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Some accounts have been suspended again in Heroes of the Storm. This time, it mainly affected AFK players and players who die intentionally.
No Mercy for Bad Behavior – Even in Heroes of the Storm
Especially in team-based games like Heroes of the Storm, it is particularly annoying when one or more players do not participate in the match. Because if the match only takes place “4vs5”, the winner can usually be determined in advance. Unfortunately, there is a multitude of players who like to go AFK during the match or simply “feed”, meaning they intentionally let themselves be killed to speed up their team’s failure.
Blizzard has no understanding for such behavior. Those who have been notably reported multiple times in the last 30 days have now received a temporary account penalty. In Blizzard’s official statement, it says: “(…) While we have only suspended a few users in each region this time, we expect the number of suspended – or in extreme cases banned – accounts to rise with future ban waves, as we continue to improve the system.
Going AFK during a match, not participating in the game, and intentional dying are behaviors that undermine the experience of all other players in the round. Participating in such actions will not be tolerated. We urge you to use the appropriate reporting functions if you notice such behavior.”
If someone deliberately wants to disrupt a game, they should think twice in the future, Blizzard is tightening the screws.
At the beginning of Season 7 of Diablo 3, many players are wondering which class is the best.
The new season in Diablo 3 resets everything back to 0. If you want to play the season, you need to create a new seasonal character, which you have to level up from level 1. However, since some things in Diablo 3 change with each season, the question arises as to which class can collect experience points easiest and fastest.
Leveling with Dots gives a lot of experience
As the “best class”, one can choose a class at the beginning of a season that can level up quickly. By reaching a higher level, you automatically get better items in Diablo 3 that allow you to take down enemies even faster. This brings you experience points even faster, thus closing the loop. Therefore, we are looking for the best class to level up effectively. This applies both to the level range of 1-70 as well as to the subsequent Paragon levels.
When leveling up, you should always pay attention to maintaining the massacre bonus, as this now provides strong bonus experience points. In our Power Level Guide for Season 6, we already mentioned that the massacre bonus can make a significant difference when leveling up. If you choose a class like the Witch Doctor for leveling, which can easily spread its dots, you have advantages with this bonus. As long as you continuously deal damage to an enemy affected by a dot, the massacre bonus stays active and does not expire. This way, you can increase the bonus, while classes without dots have significantly more problems.
Monks and Witch Doctors dominate the rankings
On the PTR servers, players have been able to try out the current patch 2.4.2 for some time in Diablo. It was also tested how the individual classes perform in the rankings. In the solo mode, the Barbarian reached Greater Nephalem Rifts of level 80. Witch Doctors and Monks sometimes reached Greater Nephalem Rifts above level 90. However, these values will change in the coming days and weeks.
Our colleagues at Gamestar made an interesting video about this topic, explaining what makes the Witch Doctor so strong in the new season.
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Recently, in group games in the higher Nephalem Rifts on the PTR servers, there was still at least 1 Witch Doctor in the group; now there are 2 or more Monks who feel “at home” in the current meta. This is partly because this class has received a good starter set as a “gift”. As you may know, you receive Haedrig’s Gift by completing the various season journeys. These gifts contain individual pieces for a set of your class. Once you have completed all season journeys, the set is complete.
Monks and Witch Doctors already receive a strong set here and can use these gifts to increase the difficulty of the game right away. You can find the various rewards from Haedrig’s Gift and what you need to do for them here. In the coming days and weeks, much will be tested regarding the sets to make the best out of the new season. So keep an eye on your class’s ranking to see which items are beneficial in the Greater Nephalem Rifts.
In the patch notes, you can see what changes have been made to classes and items that will provide a fresh breeze.
What defines the “best class”?
To define a specific class as the “best”, many factors come into play. Personal taste is one of the most important points. Because even if class X gets through the Nephalem Rifts faster than class Y, it doesn’t help you if you’re not having fun. Additionally, you have to like the play style. If you prefer to have pets work for you instead of casting spells, then you should perhaps put the Wizard aside and play a Witch Doctor instead.
As mentioned above, you have good results when leveling up if you have classes that can make a lot out of a massacre bonus. But in this area, there is now much choice, so we ask you:
Which class is the best for you in the new season and what makes it better than the other classes?
Maybe you have a few tips that you’d like to share with other readers in the comments about why class X should definitely be given a chance.
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The developers of WoW are backtracking and changing the maximum camera distance. It’s still not quite the same as before.
A middle ground between “old” and “new” camera in WoW
Among all the many positive changes that the prepatch of World of Warcraft: Legion has brought, there were also some adjustments that players did not like. There was loud protest when Blizzard reduced the maximum camera distance. Previously, players could increase the distance to their character even more than the interface settings allowed – this changed with Legion. Now all players must adhere to the guidelines – until now. Blizzard is now backtracking and has explained in a lengthy forum post what they intended with the changes and what was definitely not their intention. In some excerpts it says:
Everything in view again – Blizzard changes the camera distance again.
“World of Warcraft is an avatar-driven open-world RPG where players step into the shoes of a hero experiencing adventures in Azeroth. With the previous maximum camera distance, the hero occupied even less space than in isometric games like Heroes of the Storm, Diablo, or even many units from StarCraft 2. At this zoom level, details of the hero and the game world are lost. The game is ultimately designed to be experienced from the zoom levels of the interface settings. (…)”
“Anyway, in the last hotfix, we increased the camera’s ‘hard cap’ again to a value that lies between the old maximum and that of the interface settings. Players can once again increase the camera distance via console commands if they wish.”
Consequently, it is now again possible to zoom the camera out further through certain console commands.
You can find the full article from Blizzard as usual in our sources.
Mein-MMO says: Whether the players are satisfied with this will show in the coming weeks. Personally, we were not bothered at all by the new camera settings – one could still see enough of the game world, and even as a tank, it was no problem to have “only a foot of the boss” on screen. However, the number of complaints was probably so large that Blizzard felt compelled to take action.
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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In The Division, we provide tips and tricks on how you can efficiently level up in PvE when playing alone.
When friends are offline again or are playing other games, the diligent Division agent is left to fend for himself. But how can he farm delicious items solo to quickly rise in score and improve? Or is one reliant on a strike team to get the good stuff?
The Dark Zone is not recommended for lone wolves. Not only do other agents pose a great danger, but especially the high-level NPCs, which are virtually unbeatable solo due to their high health and immense firepower – or deadly flamethrowers.
Solo Agents – Down to the Underground!
To efficiently farm high-quality items when one is playing alone, the Underground is suitable. The Underground operations have been available to PS4 agents for about a week now, allowing them to benefit as well.
When you play the missions, you gain experience points. Once you have collected enough, you level up in the Underground rank. And now the special part: With every rank increase, you receive an Underground container. Since you are quickly progressing through the low ranks, you will receive numerous containers in a short amount of time.
With each one, you have the chance to loot an item with the maximum gear score. Currently, the maximum for armor pieces is 268, and for weapons, it’s 229.
However, the items in the containers depend on your current score. If you have a lower equipment value, you will not get the best items right away. Nevertheless, the Underground containers are excellent for gradually rising in score.
Tip: If you have acquired items with high scores that do not fit your build at all, it is still worth equipping them. This increases your chance of obtaining higher-value items in the next container.
Since you can easily master the Underground on “Normal” and possibly also on “Hard” solo, this method is well-suited for playing alone. While increasing difficulty and additional directives can boost your experience gain and thus help you get Underground containers faster, “Challenging” and “Heroic” are hardly manageable solo. But remember the matchmaking function if none of your friends are available.
Here are the XP gains in the Underground, depending on the difficulty:
Normal: 500 XP
Hard: 750 XP
Challenging: 1000 XP
Heroic: 1250 XP
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However, the Underground is only playable once you have already reached the endgame and can show the necessary equipment values. If you are just starting with The Division or starting a new character – how can you level up as quickly as possible?
The YouTuber Marcostyle tested how he could efficiently level up as a solo player without friends – all exclusively in PvE. To do this, he created a completely new account.
First, all story missions must be completed. He mastered these in about 11.5 hours. Afterwards, he completed a few side missions to fully expand the operations base and reach level 30 – and gear score 0!
Since many endgame activities require certain gear scores, Marcostyle had to consider how to proceed. He came up with a method that is certainly debatable and definitely not the most honorable, but in his opinion, it’s the best way to level up quickly: He had other agents carry him through the story missions on “Heroic”.
He started the matchmaking and hoped that the other players would not leave the strike team or kick him – since he only had a score of 0. However, he ended up in a team with other agents who carried him through. In just a few minutes, he went from 0 to 71. He repeated this approach several times, although he was often kicked. But time and again, some agents kindly helped him and took him through the missions. After a total of 14 hours of gameplay, he reached an equipment value of 181:
Next, he played “Falcon Lost” on Hard with random players, two of whom left their loot for him at the end. Later, he was drawn into the Underground and also into the “Dragon’s Nest”. So after a total of 21 hours, he achieved a score of 243:
However, you are far from “powerful” just because you quickly achieved high scores. For: While you may have access to the most challenging activities, your character can still have miserable stats. So with a low value, you could display the following stats:
Or with a high score, such stats:
It takes time until you have the items you need for your build. Nevertheless, understandably, many agents want to achieve high values as quickly as possible to have a chance at the best items in the game.
What advice do you have on how to play successfully as a solo agent?
In Destiny, a fan created a video that translates the idea of Pokémon GO into Bungie’s MMO shooter.
As Guardians, you have the noble task of facing nefarious enemies daily, pushing back the darkness, and becoming a legend in the process. Until now, this experience has been limited to consoles. While many users have long been calling for a PC version of Destiny, the YouTuber Icarus came up with the idea of bringing the shooter into the real world: Pokémon GO sends greetings.
Unfortunately, such an app is merely wishful thinking and is not in development, but the trailer is already available. See for yourself:
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The idea is that you should venture out into the real world, where patrol missions await you at various locations. You are to patrol your neighborhood, earn reputation points, and gain loot after successful battles with enemies.
All your achievements can then be transferred to the main game on your console.
By the way: This game is not being created by Niantic and Nintendo, but rather by “Titanic and Bungie.” The user certainly put some thought into that.
With this video, the fan hopes to make it to the videos of the week. The trailer is definitely worth watching. He emphasizes that he put a lot of work into it.
What do you think of this idea? In the comments and on reddit, people are mostly excited about it. Some also write that they feel down since this was not an official trailer from Bungie. Others say that while they don’t care much for Pokémon GO, they are heavily into it. Would you get the app?
All cards from the Hearthstone expansion “A Night in Karazhan” are published. Check them out here!
The Night in Karazhan Can Begin
On August 12, 2016, the next expansion of Hearthstone will start. Just like all other adventures before, “A Night in Karazhan” will be released piece by piece, allowing players to conquer a wing each week. In this adventure, especially veterans of World of Warcraft will encounter many characters they have already met in the MMORPG. Bosses like the theater event, the curator, or even the chess game are included.
In the meantime, Blizzard has released all cards for the new expansion, so we can present you with a complete list. The cards are organized by classes so you can quickly keep track of everything.
Warrior
Warriors have two new spells and a weapon that allows them to attack infinitely per round – as long as only minions are attacked.
Mage
Mages await spells and spellbooks. Especially the Babbling Book could become a lasting star.
Priest
For priests, the “Resurrect” mechanic is now integrated as a battle cry in a card.
In No Man’s Sky, all previous discoveries are erased.
The official launch of No Man’s Sky is just a few days away. On August 10, PS4 players can start, on August 12, PC users.
However, some hardcore fans have already had leaked copies for days, which some greedy retailers sold at outrageous prices. Therefore, more and more information and gameplay material with plenty of spoilers has spread in recent days.
Named planets are being renamed
Owners of an early version of No Man’s Sky could explore the galaxy ahead of time and call numerous planets their own. The large US site Kotaku also reported that they got access to an early version and that their readers can find a Kotaku planet at the official release.
However, the senior programmer of No Man’s Sky, Harry Denholm, responded to this article and announced: The servers will be reset on Sunday, so today. Consequently, all previous files in online storage will disappear. Every discovered planet that has been named will be renamed.
What about the existing character data?
According to Denholm, however, only the online storage data will be deleted, meaning just the users’ discoveries. Character progress will not be affected.
Sony, however, announced something different: According to the company, local storage data will also be erased, as these will not be compatible with the first patch. Tomorrow, on August 8, a “significant pre-release patch” is due. All previous data will not be transferable to the final game.
From August 10, it will finally kick off in Europe. Then all your actions and explorations will be “indelibly” stored in a universal atlas. Then the universe will belong to you.
Will there be a console version of the MMORPG TERA or not? En Masse provides an answer.
En Masse has nothing to announce yet
In recent days, the rumor mill around TERA has been boiling over. The reason for this is a survey, in which En Masse wanted to know from players if they own a console and if so, what type. The colleagues from mmorpg.com quickly asked the developer for clarification. The answer is as follows:
“Because we are focused on the players, we like to ask for their opinions and preferences, which also includes surveys. We cover a wide range of topics, some related to active games, others are more general in nature, so that we can adjust our plans and decisions accordingly. Currently, there is no announcement for future TERA plans beyond the PC version.”
Mein-MMO says: Such a definitive answer is still not provided. The fact that there is currently nothing to announce was somehow already clear, simply because there was no announcement. On the other hand, En Masse’s statement leaves a lot of room for interpretation, because a clear denial looks different. TERA would be ideally suited for a console port. Especially the more action-oriented combat system, where dodging is still quite easy, would be suitable for that.
Whether TERA will ever see the light of day on current consoles remains to be seen, of course. Perhaps the survey is not about TERA at all, but about some future project that En Masse cannot yet talk about. In a few months, we will surely know more about it.
You can find more news and articles about the MMORPG with the pretty ladies on our TERA game page.
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Keeping a product like Pokémon GO running is not easy, especially due to the high number of daily players, and poses a significant challenge. According to Niantic, this challenge has been exacerbated by various third-party providers. In the statement from Niantic, it says: “As some players may have noticed, Pokémon GO is now also available in Latin America including Brazil. The release of the game in these countries was delayed by third-party providers who aggressively tried to obtain data from Pokémon GO outside of the game. This is against the terms of use.”
Some services have been blocked to prevent them from accessing Pokémon data. Since the ban, there have been many public discussions about why these supposedly “harmless services” could hinder Pokémon GO from being released or playable in more countries. In this graphic, Niantic wants to show players how much server utilization has decreased since the ban on these services.
While the graphic may initially suggest that server load has decreased, without precise numbers, one can only speculate how much the ban on tracking services has affected the servers. However, the stability of Pokémon GO in recent days indicates that the servers are now experiencing fewer issues. Tips and tricks for Pokémon GO can be found in our guide collection.
Cheaters have a harder time now
Some of the services that provided live tracking of wild Pokémon acted as a platform for bots and cheaters, having a negative impact on the game. In some cases, these were simply players who were particularly enthusiastic about the game and wanted to quickly catch all Pokémon. Even if they did not intend to gain an advantage in gyms, the negative impact on server load was too high.
There are still hackers trying to penetrate the Pokémon systems, take over social media accounts, and even disable the game. Niantic does not expect these attempts to stop due to the ban on tracking services. However, they wanted to show players why such measures will continue to be taken in the future to ensure greater server stability.
At the end of the statement, Niantic explicitly reminds players to continue providing their feedback.
Please keep your game ideas and feedback coming. We look forward to getting the game on stable footing so we can begin to work on new features.
As an alternative to the banned apps, you can use our Pokémon GO map. There, the findings are manually entered and rated through a simple system.
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Buying spaceships for the upcoming space MMO Star Citizen can get quite expensive. Some backers spend several thousand dollars for that.
Chris Roberts was able to raise 110 million dollars through his crowdfunding campaign for the development of Star Citizen. A significant portion of this sum comes from supporters who buy one or more of the expensive spaceships. A fan explained that he has spent around 2,000 dollars on the game so far by continuously buying new spaceships. Had his wife not held him back, it would have been a significantly higher amount.
10,000 dollars and more
But that’s nothing compared to others who have “invested” more than 10,000 dollars in the MMO. Those who do get access to the exclusive Million Mile High Club and belong to the “elite” in the game world. A soldier explained that he spent around 13,000 dollars on the game during his deployment in Bahrain. He started with a relatively expensive starter package and spent the bonus payments for his overseas deployment on more and more spaceships in the game.
An audio and video software seller explained that he spent around 20,000 dollars – and thus would not even be in the one percent of the top backers of Star Citizen. There are individuals who started with 10,000 dollars at the beginning and have since spent more and more money on ships. He claims he is not rich but has enough money each month to spend as he wishes – and here he puts a lot into Star Citizen. Others support their favorite sports team and buy merchandise, he does so with Star Citizen.
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While others buy a car for such sums, it is “normal” for fans of Star Citizen to put this money into their hobby. Normally, you wouldn’t spend it all at once, but over a longer period. It’s simply the money they have left over to have fun. These fans explain that Star Citizen is the project that interests them the most right now and that’s why they keep putting some money into it.
These backers have not lost hope despite many negative comments about the very long development process of Star Citizen. They remain optimistic and look forward to the completion of the game. They firmly believe that Star Citizen will be released and will be a great game. They feel they are keeping track of the development process and are happy that the MMO is being developed without a large publisher behind it. Because with a publisher, a whole game could change. It could be announced as Game A and come to market as Game X. That is not the case with Star Citizen.
Especially the backers who invest a lot of money do so for nostalgic reasons. It’s the game they have been waiting for 20 years. A new Wing Commander or Privateer. Star Citizen is all that and more in one package. Others simply like the design and concept of the ships and the universe.
The finished game is not that important
For many backers, the process of supporting has become almost more important than the actual game. They enjoy every update, every new ship, every module, and being part of the feedback. It could almost be called a kind of “metagame” in which the community and the process of being involved in development becomes almost its own game, with the final product taking a back seat. For some, this could continue for many years. However, they agree that they would like to play the single-player game Squadron 42 as soon as possible.
As “super backers”, they have little understanding for those who are upset about the development process. They try to stay away from those individuals. Chris Roberts simply had such a great idea that the funding skyrocketed, even surprising the developers, who are now a little overwhelmed by how to invest the money in the game. As a result, it grows and grows and becomes more ambitious, but also cooler. And that takes time. One should just look at the shooter aspect, which wasn’t even planned and brings a new dimension to the game, which many find very exciting.
Star Citizen is a phenomenon: Even for the supporters who invest a lot of money, it’s not so much about the finished product, but about being involved in the development process. But for those who don’t want that and cannot come to terms with the idea that a crowdfunding project can fail, they should simply stay away from Kickstarter in the future.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny , work is diligently underway on a full sequel for 2017: “Destiny 2”.
Currently, there is a lot happening in Destiny: For about a week, we’re being bombarded with information about “The Rise of Iron” – the upcoming autumn expansion. You can find all the information on our Destiny page.
However, a large part of the team at Bungie is already a step further, as the “Activision Publishing CEO” Eric Hirshberg revealed during the last financial report to investors. According to him, most Bungie developers are focused on creating Destiny 2.
Hirshberg did not elaborate on what challenges and tasks await the Guardians in the Destiny sequel. However, he confirmed the release in 2017. Destiny 2 is on the right track.
But apparently, they are now on course and are sticking to a launch in 2017. However, which quarter this will be in is still uncertain.
First, on September 20, 2016, “Rise of Iron” will be released. And the interest seems to be strong: According to Hirshberg, the pre-orders for “Rise of Iron” have already surpassed those for “The Taken King”. This success certainly has something to do with the return of a certain rocket launcher.
The first season of Overwatch is coming to an end. We reveal what rewards are available.
How many Competitive Points do you get?
For several weeks, Overwatch has been played in ranked mode, but the first season is already coming to an end. On August 17, the first season ends and the skill rating of all players will be reset.
At the end of the season, there are a whole bunch of rewards that players can earn. For this, two factors are particularly important.
Have the placement matches been completed?
What skill rating have you achieved?
Anyone who has completed at least the 10 placement matches will receive a spray logo and a player icon to showcase their participation in the first season.
Depending on the highest skill rating achieved during the season, there are also Competitive Points. These points can be used to unlock the golden weapon skins of various characters. The following number of Competitive Points is awarded for the corresponding skill rating:
Highest Skill Rating
Competitive Points Awarded
0-39
10
40-45
20
46-49
40
50-52
60
53-55
80
56-59
120
60-64
200
65+
300
Additionally, there is a special reward for all players who managed to reach the rank of the top 500 players during the season. In this case, there is also another display image and an animated spray logo.
The second season is scheduled to begin on September 6. Until then, Blizzard wants to make some changes. This date may be further postponed until the necessary patches have been applied.
What was the highest skill rating you achieved this season? How many challenge points will you earn? Let us know in the comments.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, check out our Overwatch game page.
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The developers of World of Warcraft admit that they disappointed many expectations with Warlords of Draenor. Legion is supposed to do everything better.
In Legion, there will always be something to do
When players are asked about their experiences in Warlords of Draenor, opinions are divided. While many players praise numerous innovations – such as the cutscenes or the garrison – others are rather dissatisfied. However, most agree on one thing: At max level, there was very little to do. And what could be done was usually relatively monotonous. Especially the jungle of Tanaan did not deliver what it promised and was not much more than a big grindfest.
The developers see it the same way. PCgamesN spoke with game designer Luis Barriga.
“We all play the game ourselves. If our fans notice something, we usually notice it too. (…) Warlords of Draenor was not fundamentally a bad expansion. But in terms of things to do and the patch cycle – we simply did not do enough. That is something we will change with Legion. There will always be something to do.”
With this, Barriga is referring to world quests or the “Mythic+” dungeons that become increasingly challenging.
“I played the beta a lot myself and still always have something to do. We are looking forward to it and combining that with a very aggressive plan for releasing patches to avoid long content droughts.”
While many employees are feverishly working on the release of Legion, some developers are already putting their efforts into patch 7.1, which is not expected to take long to arrive. Before the first “drought” appears, there should already be new things to do.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG, you can visit our World of Warcraft game page. More information and details about the upcoming expansion can be found on our Legion overview page.
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A new video has been released for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. It is not perceived so poorly by the community.
When the reveal trailer for Infinite Warfare was released a few months ago, things did not look rosy for the upcoming “Call of Duty” installment. This trailer was harshly criticized by the community and received over three million dislikes.
This miserable criticism has several reasons, but perhaps the most decisive one is the pronounced futuristic setting, which does not resonate well with fans. It seems Battlefield 1 has captured the zeitgeist better with its “World War I” scenario.
Is the perception of Infinite Warfare changing now?
Recently, the developers presented a new video showcasing an in-game cinematic sequence:
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A key moment in the game is shown: Lt. Reyes, the playable character, is promoted to Captain after all superiors have died. The video is low on action, but significant dialogues take place.
An interesting observation is that this video is not mercilessly hated – at least not to the extent of the previous reveals. The positive votes actually outweigh the negative ones. At the time of writing this article, nearly 17,000 users have left a thumbs up and not even 6,000 a thumbs down.
Note: Above, we have embedded the version with German subtitles. However, even in this case, the positive ratings are in the majority.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
AUG A3 Para XS (Submachine Gun): 633 PCs – Value 204 (Connoisseur, Malicious, Deadly)
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)
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.
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.
