In Pokémon GO, we can not only catch and train masses of creatures, but also let the little monsters battle each other in the arena. But how does it work with the arena? At what level can I enter and how can I take over the place? With our information and tricks, it’s no problem anymore!
Arena maps are visible from far away in Pokémon GO, as the gigantic towers shine in the colors of their teams and attract with great loot. But what is the deal with the arenas and how can you benefit from them? We have put together a compact guide that leaves no questions unanswered.
Into the Arena!
Before you can enter an arena, you must first reach level 5 with your Pokémon Trainer. After that, you go to any arena and register there for a team. The significance of the individual teams is summarized under the previous link. But make sure you are in the same team as your friends, because as a solo player, you will have little fun in the arena.
The Arena Overview
In the screenshot shown here, you can see the values of an arena. Particularly important: The arena level, because this indicates how many creatures can fit into the arena map. The more Pokémon fit, the longer your team can hold the arena. Caution: Each player can only place one Pokémon from their supply into the arena, and this Pokémon cannot be used elsewhere until it flies out of the arena again!
The arena level is determined by the so-called “prestige.” You earn prestige every time you win a battle in a friendly arena. The following list shows how many points you need for each arena level:
Level 2: 2,000 points
Level 3: 4,000 points
Level 4: 8,000 points
Level 5: 12,000 points
Level 6: 16,000 points
Level 7: 20,000 points
Level 8: 30,000 points
Level 9: 40,000 points
Level 10: 50,000 points
How do I conquer an arena?
If you want to take over a hostile arena, you need to reduce its prestige to zero. You do this by winning battles against the defenders, i.e., the Pokémon stationed there by their players. Each victory costs the arena 1,000 prestige points, and as the arena level falls, the weakest Pokémon flies out permanently. In this way, with enough patience, you can gradually wear down a strong arena. However, keep in mind that you need to revive each fainted Pokémon afterward with a reviver and potions. We have prepared a guide with tips and tricks for the battles for you at the given link.
Also, keep in mind that you can attack an arena as a team. This way, you can break through even powerful defenders like a steamroller, and only this way is it effectively possible to crack strong arenas. To start a team attack, you must all hold your Pokémon selection ready and press “Go” at the same time.
What does all this bring?
Arena battles are fun and cool, but what do they actually bring? First of all, you’ll earn tons of experience points for victories in combat, especially if the enemy monster is stronger than your own. And if you manage to occupy an arena, you get 500 stardust and 10 Pokécoins, which are otherwise only available for real money. As soon as the reward for the arena is available, it appears in the shop at the top right in the shield symbol and can be collected there. It is sufficient if you only briefly occupy the arena; you just need to collect the reward in time, because if your Pokémon flies out, your claim to loot is also gone.
Only after 21 hours can you collect rewards from an arena again, and to hold out that long, you should upgrade the arena. For this, it is best to place a rather weak Pokémon in the arena and fight it as often as possible in training battles until your level rises. Your own Pokémon cannot faint during this, and the Pokémon from the arena is fully healed after each battle, so you do not harm your teammates with training battles. Do these training sessions until all your team members have a spot and place your strongest Pokémon in the arena, so you can secure them against enemies.
Yes, is it already 2009 again? Recent events are bringing back a bad word. “Killerspiele” are suddenly a topic again.
Cursed live longer
Good Wednesday morning everyone. Last week had a lot of terrible news, and unfortunately, this time not in the gaming sector. Attacks and rampages seem to be “in fashion” again. These acts are terrible. But that’s not what this is about. In the wake of these incidents, a topic is coming to light that we actually hoped was part of the past: The term “Killerspiele” is making the rounds in the media again.
And of course, they have quite a large share of the blame for the rampages of young people. Unfortunately, this time it’s not some nobody some Professor Pfeiffer from the Institute for Reckless Statements who claims this, but our Interior Minister de Maizière. According to him, there can be no doubt among reasonable people that such games bear some responsibility for rampage acts, as they negatively influence the development of young people.
This is such a popular game in Germany. If the first suspicion is not true (What? The perpetrator was not an Islamist? Damn!), then we just rummage through our box of standard reasons again. And video games are devil’s stuff anyway. That is known, Khaleesi.
One step forward, two steps back
What makes me really sad is that even the public broadcasters are hopping on the bandwagon again. Didn’t you learn anything from the Frontal 21 incident? Haven’t you even published a really good documentary on the “Killerspiel debate” in the past months, in which you admitted your own mistakes? And now you’re back in circles starting from scratch. I can’t explain Tagesschau articles like this one otherwise than by pointing out that they are deliberately using the trend word “Killerspiel” as often as possible. Sooner or later you will also learn that this genre does not exist.
Do video games make people aggressive? Definitely. Anyone who has ever looked at the chat of Overwatch cannot come to any other conclusion. If you have ever died at the last second to a boss because Cpt. AFK-Hunter didn’t leave the fire, you surely felt anger rising. But you know what? Many things make people aggressive. I’d happily pass the word on to Dr. Allknowing, who has also made a nice video on this topic – quite a while ago.
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By the way, I can also strongly recommend the article by Michael Graf from GameStar on this topic. He tries to approach the matter a bit more neutrally and recommends leaving out the “foam at the mouth.” I just can’t do that anymore after nearly 7 years of the same old accusations. The topic tires me. We don’t have a million Counterstrike players in Germany who are on the verge of becoming rampagers. The mere fact that almost every young person has played or seen a “Killerspiel” should perhaps encourage some reflection. These are not “time bombs that will explode at some point.”
To conclude, here’s something for everyone who is proficient in English. The YouTuber Julian Smith also expressed his opinion on aggression due to games in a video. That’s how I like it.
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What do you think about this matter? Should there really be a renewed discussion on this topic? Or is the term “Killerspiel” getting on your nerves as well?
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The MMO shooter Defiance introduced an auction house and then abolished it again.
Just 2 months ago, Trion Worlds introduced the “Exchange”, an auction house, in its sci-fi shooter Defiance. Now it is being completely removed from the game.
No stock market crash, but server crash – auction house caused server instability
Unlike the famous “Let’s never talk about it again” real-money auction house in Diablo 3, this change of heart has no gameplay reasons, but rather technical ones. The thing caused server instability, and despite all efforts, it could not be controlled. Various approaches were tried, it is said in a statement. But all of them failed. The causes are deeply rooted limitations in the software.
A lot of work and thought was invested in the concept. And it was believed that it would be good for all players – but the technical limitations were too severe. They only became apparent when the new feature ran under full load.
Trion Worlds currently has no plans to bring the auction house back to Defiance. For the future, it is first expected that the game will now run significantly more stable. So hooray.
Ubisoft is planning a film adaptation of their MMO shooter The Division. It will feature several stars in leading roles.
Almost two months ago, we reported that Ubisoft wants to bring The Division to the big screen. Apparently, the French publisher is currently launching an offensive regarding film adaptations of their successful games. Because by the end of the year, the Assassin’s Creed film will be released, which fans of the series are eagerly anticipating.
Stars and Celebrities in The Division?
Assassin’s Creed features stars like Michael Fassbender. The adaptation of The Division should be able to keep pace. According to a report from almost two months ago, Jake Gyllenhaal will be the star of this film. The actor, known from films like Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Southpaw, or Brokeback Mountain, is also expected to take on a producer role. Furthermore, the project will be produced by Ubisoft’s Gerard Guillemot.
Now, it’s being reported that the multiple award-winning Jessica Chastain, star of Interstellar and Zero Dark Thirty, is set to play an important role in the “The Division” film. According to the Hollywood Reporter, she is in negotiations to star alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in front of the cameras of Ubisoft Motion Pictures.
The setting of the movie will strongly reflect the game: a post-apocalyptic state in New York, a deadly virus, nasty factions, and the “heroes,” the Division agents. In the MMO shooter, they strive to save what can still be saved. In doing so, they search for the origin of the virus outbreak.
However, we will probably have to wait a while before we can admire our agents on the big screen. The negotiations regarding the cast are reportedly just starting. Possibly, more Hollywood stars will be added. Moreover, it was said almost two months ago that Ubisoft is still looking for a writer for the material.
We are excited and will definitely keep you updated.
Quietly a new patch came out last night for Overwatch, which has refined the balance. Ana was buffed and McCree was nerfed.
Faster Rate of Fire and Larger Magazine for Ana in Overwatch
The new hero Ana has only been playable in Overwatch for a few days, and the developers are already pushing out a patch to buff her. According to the developers, “Most players like Ana, but she is a bit weaker than we expected. The changes should improve both her healing and damage output.”
Specifically, the changes for Ana are as follows:
The rate of fire has been increased by 20%.
The magazine size has been increased from 8 to 10.
Additionally, there was a bug fix that also acts like a buff. Enemies hit by the sleep dart recover after taking damage only after 0.5 seconds instead of instantly.
On the other hand, the developers are pulling McCree back. The official statement says: “The recent changes have helped McCree a lot, but that was a bit too much. These changes weaken his damage at long range, making him still stronger than in the past. The other changes allow him to land more shots with his alternate fire when he has stunned targets with the flashbang.”
For McCree, this means:
The primary fire now deals less damage at a shorter range (10 meters less than before).
Shots from his alternate fire (right click) are executed 15% faster.
The recovery time after using a flashbang has been reduced from 0.5 seconds to 0.35 seconds.
The changes have been live since last night, and you should notice the effects immediately.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, check out our Overwatch game page.
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Currently, the BEAVER error is frustrating Guardians in Destiny .
Last night, the Update 2.3.1 was deployed, which was supposed to fix several bugs. However, not only bugs were fixed, but also an annoying issue was introduced: Numerous Guardians are being plagued by “BEAVER”. This error code prevents players from playing the MMO shooter.
As Bungie states, this error was indeed introduced with Update 2.3.1. Now they are desperately looking for solutions. A “workaround” is presented on the Bungie page, but it cannot be a permanent solution.
BEAVER does not like poor NAT connections
The BEAVER error code is triggered by complications with NAT settings:
If players have strict NAT settings, they may receive the error when connecting with other players.
If a player connects with “Moderate NAT” and encounters players with “strict or moderate NAT”, it can also result in BEAVER.
Therefore, Bungie recommends setting NAT settings to “open”. This may potentially reduce the problem.
A “proper” solution to the problem has not yet been found. The developers are still searching,
The last situation report was six hours ago, around 2 a.m. our time. It was said that they are still investigating the issues.
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Hatching eggs in Pokémon GO is mostly passive, which is why you might easily forget this feature of the game. You should always ensure that your incubators are filled with eggs so that you can utilize every step to get them to hatch.
Getting Rare Pokémon from Eggs
The various eggs are valuable in Pokémon GO, as rare Pokémon can hatch from them. There are 3 different types of eggs that you can hatch by covering a certain distance. To start hatching, you place the eggs in an incubator and walk a distance of 2km, 5km, or even 10km. Here you can read which Pokémon can hatch from the different eggs.
You should therefore ensure that you always have your incubators filled with an egg. If you run out of incubators, you can get an incubator by leveling up in Pokémon GO. To be successful in hatching, you should walk in a straight line instead of in circles. The distance calculation in Pokémon GO has some small errors, which is why measuring accurately on a straight path is usually more successful than on paths with many curves.
If you still don’t want to walk, you can let your creativity run free. But be careful: Taking your phone in the car and hatching eggs while driving on the highway won’t work. Only up to a speed of about 20 km/h does the distance counted towards hatching. So, a leisurely bike ride or brisk walking are promising alternatives for hatching.
The Update 2.3.1 for Destiny is now available for download. Guardians on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 must install the patch upon logging in.
Today, on July 26th, Destiny will receive the Update 2.3.1 shortly after 7 PM. There will not be a server downtime, but you must download and install the patch before you can start playing.
If you are already logged in, you should log out briefly and log back in, as otherwise at 11 PM you may encounter an unpleasant surprise: you will receive a WEASEL error that kicks you out of the game. After installing the update, you can continue playing.
However, some users are also reporting that they received the WEASEL error code immediately and were “forced” to download the update directly. Bungie has also responded to this. Once you have installed the patch, everything should work as usual.
Some Guardians on Reddit are reporting, however, that they continue to see error codes even after installation. Bungie has not yet commented on this.
The update, which is referenced as version 1.25, is approximately 92 MB in size depending on your platform.
Patch Notes for Update 2.3.1
The patch notes for today are quite concise. They want to fix a few bugs before “The Rise of Iron Lords.” This will be the last scheduled update for last-gen, by the way. Henceforth, only updates for the old consoles will be released if there are “game-breaking” issues.
Classes:
A problem has been fixed where Solar-based “damage over time” only dealt half the intended damage.
The intellect attribute now generates the correct amount of super energy. A problem with the perk “Electrostatic Mind” has also been fixed.
Armor:
The exotic helmet, Apotheosis Veil, is now available at the Exotic blueprints kiosk. There was also a problem here.
Activities:
There were issues that ended weekly activities before the weekly reset.
The missions “Paradox” and “Lost to Light” now grant you Legendary Marks as rewards when they are daily story missions. A problem prevented this reward.
Guardians who had a full inventory at the post office in the Tower and thus did not receive the “Year 2” Triumph Moments seal book will now find it at the post office.
The patch notes have been provided by Bungie with a significant delay.
The abilities of the next hero from Heroes of the Storm are well known. Auriel can not only heal, but also deal solid damage.
Auriel can resurrect in battle
The next character for Heroes of the Storm has been talked about for a while, as Blizzard has been teasing the angelic lady Auriel from the Diablo universe for quite some time. Now the official website for the new hero has been released, giving a first look at her abilities.
Accordingly, Auriel has the following spells:
Her trait is Bestow Hope, which is cast on an ally. As long as the ally stays close to Auriel, the ally’s attacks empower Auriel with energy, which can then be used for “Ray of Heaven”.
Sacred Sweep damages all enemies in a cone-shaped area. Targets in the middle of the cone take double damage.
Her healing ability is Ray of Heavens, which consumes all accumulated energy to heal nearby allies.
Detainment Strike deals damage to the first hero hit and pushes them back. If the target collides with a wall, it takes double damage and is stunned for 1.25 seconds.
Her first heroic ability is Crystal Aegis. An ally is put into stasis for 2 seconds. Once the effect ends, all enemies nearby take significant damage.
The second heroic ability is called Resurrect. Auriel summons the spirit of a fallen ally over 3 seconds and resurrects them with 50% of their health.
Thus, Auriel is the first character that can bring dead heroes back into the game. How she plays will likely be tested on the PTR over the next few weeks.
Lineage Eternal is considered one of the great MMORPG hopes from Korea. Apparently, there is more DNA from Guild Wars 2 in the code than previously thought.
Lineage Eternal is the big project of NCSoft, on which analysts hinge the fortunes of the Korean MMO giant. The project, for both PC and mobile, aims to lead the MMO giant with its profitable franchises like Lineage, Blade and Soul, Aion, or Guild Wars 2 into the future.
Diablo 3 meets Guild Wars 2?
Until now, we have mostly thought of the game as a sort of “Diablo 3”-hack ‘n’ slash – somewhat like Lost Ark, which is also highly anticipated. Now, there is some information suggesting that Lineage Eternal is taking quite a bit from Guild Wars 2. NCSoft publishes it, while ArenaNet develops it.
There are said to be “shared, dynamic” quests that players can participate in, roaming within an area. According to Producer James Bae, this resembles the dynamic events of Guild Wars 2. Additionally, there will be large open-world bosses that cannot be defeated by individual players. It will take several players of different classes to accomplish that. There will be no healers or tanks.
The more LEGO you have, the more you can build
Dungeons in the game are also dynamic with endless possibilities for layouts and bob types. You should imagine it like LEGO, Bae says. The more bricks you have, the more things you can build. Currently, different variants of bricks are being added to the game.
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Lineage Eternal has already seen some delays. However, the plan is for the game to enter an open beta in South Korea later this year. NCSoft has also confirmed that the game will receive an international release.
It has been a year since the MMORPG Skyforge was released.
In this year, a lot has happened in the game. Eight major updates/expansions have been released that brought not only a lot of new content but also many changes. Through these, Skyforge has evolved. Even the developers themselves say that now they know what Skyforge is and where it is heading. Much of the player feedback has been implemented to create an MMORPG that is not developed without considering the fans.
Interesting Facts About the MMO
To celebrate the first anniversary, a trailer has been released announcing some facts about the MMO. For instance, 87% of heroes lost their virtual lives in the first battle against Astara. 64% of players embody male characters, while 36% are female. Of the 13 available classes, the Archers are played the most, with 14% choosing this option. In contrast, 13% play Necromancer, 12% play Berserker and Slayer. Kinetic and Knight are represented with 10% each, 9% play Alchemist, 8% play Gunner, 6% play Witch, and 5% play Monk.
Players have used their god form abilities 54 million times and have collectively spent a total of 12,000 years in the game. The developers thank all players who have remained loyal to the MMORPG Skyforge over the past year and are excited about what the future will bring.
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Lost Ark is a sort of oversized Diablo with more MMORPG elements. The preliminary reports have gotten some really excited, they can hardly wait: But then there was a long silence. And that, even though the video already looked like you could start immediately and experience a lootgasm. But the development of Korean games often takes time.
By the end of July, there might be information
For “April” 2016, the start of a beta was rumored, but there was no information at all. A few internal tests have apparently been conducted in recent months, but nothing has leaked: That runs with focus groups, which are surprisingly tight-lipped.
Now the Korean site Inven reports: The game is now finally ready for Smilegate to let players in. By the end of July, the beta roadmap is expected to be announced in the East. It is assumed that the beta will begin as soon as the teaser site launches – so that could be happening relatively soon.
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The game is expected to be showcased in China by the local publisher at Chinajoy. They are already deep in business with Tencent. However, any hopes of something happening here in the West in the near future can probably be dismissed. There are no indications in that direction. Asia seems to be intended as the core market for now.
The mod “Primitive+” for ARK is nearing completion. The developers reveal what can be done in an ARK without electricity.
Primitive+ is “ARK” without modern technology, but with more history
In the current “Community Crunch”, basically the weekly news flash from ARK: Survival Evolved, the developers talked a bit more extensively about the upcoming modification “Primitive+.” The modification introduces more than just a few small changes; it completely overhauls the base game. As the name “Primitive” suggests, players will have to forgo some conveniences of the base game.
Basically, everything that requires electricity disappears. This also means saying goodbye to a lot of weapons and defense structures, as well as all metal constructions.
However, “Primitive+” offers no less than the original ARK; it also introduces a lot of new objects. A total of 230 new items will be implemented in the game, including about 11 different plant seeds. This is also intended to promote role-playing and social interactions, as anyone who wants to can portray a trader for certain food items. With the post system, you can invite friends, acquaintances (or adversaries) to a cozy dinner.
PvP fans won’t be disappointed either. While numerous weapons, such as modern machine guns, belong to the past, there is a large amount of new “toys”, such as muskets, battle axes, or just a good, old powder keg to get the enemy out of their cement block – after all, there is no stronger building material.
Although there is still no fixed release date, Primitive+, like the main game of ARK, will continually be developed to provide even more possibilities.
A Korean visited MMO giant Nexon: He crashed into the headquarters with a car… so “into” the headquarters.
According to the Korea Herald, a 33-year-old Chinese man crashed into Nexon’s control center in a car at 7 AM local time on Sunday morning. He claims that the game company has “destroyed his life.”
The impact of the car shattered the glass entrance door of the company’s headquarters, but there were no injuries or fatalities.
Game company has destroyed his life, he says
The 33-year-old apparently has some issues. He tested above the legal alcohol limit. In South Korea, the Chinese man is only on a visitor visa, does not have a driver’s license, and the car belongs to his brother.
The sandbox MMO Dual Universe is currently attracting the interest of many MMO gamers.
A sandbox should provide players with plenty of freedom. It should be large, and you should be able to do whatever you want. This is exactly what the science fiction MMORPG Dual Universe could offer players. There are several planets to explore, and it is possible to mine resources everywhere and, for example, build structures.
Building and Fighting
Once you have collected enough resources, you can simply build a house from individual elements. Perhaps another player builds one next to yours, and then another, so that over time a real city develops. Additionally, it is possible to design and create your own spaceships. Or you can construct a massive space station in space. Essentially, there are no limits. All of this strongly resembles Minecraft, and you could also describe Dual Universe as a mix between Minecraft and Star Citizen.
You trade with other players, transport goods and resources with your ships from point A to point B, engage in fierce space battles, try to conquer cities or space stations, and can even take control of entire sectors, thus becoming the ruler of an empire. However, unlike Star Citizen, you do not buy ships or stations designed by the developers, but build them entirely yourself – or have them built by other players.
No loading times!
All of this takes place seamlessly in a huge game universe that has no loading times. You can fly seamlessly from space to a planet, land there, get out, and walk around. As can be seen in the new trailer, this works very smoothly already. Those who want to try it themselves will have to wait until January 2017. Then the first alpha of the MMORPG is supposed to start.
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This week, the “Play of the Games” from Overwatch show how to play Ana correctly, why D.Va is much better now, and why you should avoid monkeys on islands.
On the control point, unnoticed
Every week, quite interesting plays happen in Overwatch that can either leave us amazed or grinning. This time, we searched Reddit and social media for the funniest and most exciting moments.
In our first clip, someone shows us how to play Ana correctly – namely silently, quietly, and best without shooting at all. On the “King’s Row” map, the opposing team is just about to take the control point – but not with Ana. The player stealthily joins in and defends the point for many seconds without being bothered by the other players. A top-notch stealth operation.
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Since the latest patch, D.Va is quite popular. This is also due to her ultimate, which is triggered much faster now. The player “Skead” snatches the “Play of the Game” when he counters an enemy D.Va’s ultimate – with his own. A lot is shattered in the enemy team.
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In the last clip, the player “Nianfo” shows why Winston is a good choice on the Ilios map. With his ultimate, he has the necessary power to assert himself in discussions and easily throw enemies off the playing field and out of the map. He succeeds a total of 4 times, making the point switch sides quite securely.
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In The Division, PS4 agents play second fiddle. Some agents are not putting up with it (for much longer).
In a week from today, it will be time: On August 2, the Underground expansion will be released – for the PS4 agents.
Well, this news doesn’t exactly blow anyone away. Because on PC and Xbox One, all corners of the Underground and the Dragon’s Lair have been thoroughly explored for weeks, and the new gear sets have been tested. Currently, no PS4 user is eagerly sitting in front of their laptop or smartphone, absorbing every tiny piece of info about “Underground” – because they already know everything.
Many – or all – PS4 players do not like this at all. Waiting a month to receive the content that others have already been playing extensively. You can’t present that to anyone. Where’s the surprise? Sure, you get something to do again, but that’s all.
PS4 is disadvantaged – even in “Survival”
It was clear even before the release of The Division: When the “Year 1” content was presented, the 30-day time exclusivity on Xbox One for the new content was revealed. The content of the free updates 1.1 and 1.2 was still released simultaneously on all platforms, but since “Underground,” the PlayStation agents have been dancing to the music behind.
Especially frustrating: With “Underground,” the ordeal will not be over, but it has only just begun.
The upcoming paid expansion “Survival” will also be released a month earlier on Xbox One, and presumably also on PC. Thus, the agents on Sony’s console will again have to deal with disadvantages for the next “big thing”.
Only the third expansion of this year, Last Stand, will be released simultaneously on all platforms. It is expected to happen sometime in winter 2016. Then the time exclusivity will end and all agents will be treated equally again. Until then, PS4 agents must endure with clenched teeth – but not everyone puts up with this “injustice”.
The Division is clearly losing interest in Germany – also on our side
We at Mein-MMO have been a point of contact for thousands of German-speaking Division agents for months, and we clearly see in the numbers: Players have been increasingly losing interest in The Division since the separation. Also in the comments, on Facebook, or under the articles, we read the growing opinion: “The Division is dead. Is anyone even playing it anymore?” Well, such posts can be found for every game and it’s also a provocative, exaggerated statement here, but in fact, aclearly pronounced, continuous downward trend is evident for The Division. Google Trends confirms this assumption:
Usually, larger expansions lure players back en masse into an MMO: Because at some point, the excitement fades in every game when the content has been played through for the hundredth time, and the clan becomes increasingly inactive. However, when a big update comes, users step back in with renewed vigor and greedily explore the new content.
However, that was not the case with “Underground” – on the contrary: The downward spiral continued and continues. Yes, it even increased. Because most agents are playing on Sony’s gaming box, the PlayStation 4. And when the new content takes forever to arrive, Ubisoft is not making friends here. In North America, where Xbox is traditionally strong, that may be different – here in Germany, we see a different picture.
Ubisoft is not doing itself any favors with time-exclusive expansions
Marketing deals are common in the gaming industry. The competition between leading consoles PS4 and Xbox One is heated by it. While, for example, Bungie’s Destiny does things with Sony, Microsoft and Ubisoft teamed up for The Division. Everyone wants to make money, and there’s nothing wrong with that at first.
However, The Division is an especially extreme case: While exclusive deals usually only bring additional toys or cosmetic items for users on the preferred platform, with Ubisoft’s MMO shooter, they are complete expansions that are released a month later. This robs all curiosity and a lot of fun for those who have to stay on the sidelines for a while.
Moreover: A large part of the Division agents are PS4 users. And Ubisoft is doing itself no favors if it loses this clientele more and more. Generally, it is often read in user posts that people would rather stay away from Ubisoft’s online games in the future, even though the numerous bugs, exploits, and problems are to blame for that. The fact that the majority of Division players are now being disadvantaged additionally adds fuel to the fire – and results in poor player numbers.
As it is now, it does not seem that Ubisoft favors Xbox One or PC, but rather that they are disadvantaging PlayStation 4.
At this point, a note: This is not a plea for publishers to prefer the PS4 to remain successful in the long term. Rather, exclusive contents should be designed more moderately. No one wants to watch others play for weeks. Especially since all agents have paid the same amount for the season pass or special editions across platforms.
Little can probably be done about such deals in the future, as those in charge are quite willing to open their wallets for it. But a little more fairness for customers would certainly be in the interest of all players. And especially in The Division, PS4 agents feel extremely disadvantaged.
What do you think?
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The founder of the “Battle Royal” genre is now creating his own game as Playerunknown’s Battleground.
Brendan Greene has made a name for himself as the founder of the “Battle Royale” mode for the games “Arma” and “DayZ“. Over a year ago, the then-President of SOE, John Smedley, hired him to establish this mode for the zombie game H1Z1 as a “tournament-and-fun” mode. It turned out quite well.
The principles of “Battle Royale” are based on a Japanese novel where a class of students is supposed to kill each other until only one survives. Each receives a weapon or another item, and then the “island” where they fight each other shrinks through death zones until only one survives. We here in the West know the principle from the films and books about “The Hunger Games – the Tributes of Panem.”
The “character development” will be visible in Player Unknowns Battleground
But the whole thing is not only exciting in the cinema, but also provides varied matches on the computer with changing strategies, loyalties, and sudden changes in the situation. It’s about gaining an advantage with weapons and supplies, which can be lost at any time due to that one “lucky shot.” Once you are dead, you are out, and the great items you have collected will not help anymore.
When does the beta of Playerunknown’s Battleground start? What will it cost?
The new game from Greene is being developed on the Unreal Engine. The priority is initially a PC version. However, one can also envision a launch for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Towards the end of 2016, a beta with a small player pool is planned. Anyone interested in participating in the tests should keep an eye out over social media like Facebook or Twitter . The first wave of alpha invites has just gone out in the last few hours.
The game will probably follow a subscription model, but a specific contribution has not yet been determined. We have already shared the first images of character art in the article. There is not much more information about the game in its current development stage. But we will keep an eye on it.
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Guild Wars 2 will soon receive the third season of the living story. In addition to the PvE content, a new PvP map called “Revenge of the Capricorn” will soon be introduced. It features ships, cannons, and pirates!
“Revenge of the Capricorn” does not refer to the cruel revenge campaign of a disenfranchised mountain goat, but to the attack of a pirate ship named “Capricorn”. Players of Guild Wars 2 will surely remember the Capricorn from the PvP map rotation, as one of the maps took place on a pirate ship called Capricorn and the surrounding coastline.
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On July 26, the Capricorn will return, and instead of being a drifting backdrop, the pirate ship is now fully armed and mobile. It sails along the coast and spectacularly bombards a settlement on the beach with its cannons! The exact gameplay mechanics of “Revenge of the Capricorn” and what else there is to experience on the map are not yet known. However, the developers at Arenanet have already created a small teaser video of the pirate ship’s attack and published it via Twitter. We have embedded the corresponding tweet here below. Enjoy watching!
What do you think of the regular arena PvP mode of Guild Wars 2? Is it still fun, or has the excitement worn off? Would a new map like Revenge of the Capricorn be a much-needed refresh for the game mode? And which map do you like best in PvP so far? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! And if you would rather continue following the living story in PvE but don’t have the necessary add-on yet, you can still purchase Heart of Thorns at half price for a few more days!
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With this method, you can increase your catch success in Pokémon GO!
An exciting feature of Pokémon GO is the “Augmented Reality” function, which allows you to see the monsters through your smartphone in your immediate surroundings. However, AR can negatively affect your catch rate.
Higher Catch Rate in Pokémon GO
While it is always entertaining when the various Pokémon appear on objects or people in your surroundings, catching the pocket monsters is significantly easier when you press the button at the top right to turn off the AR function. The wild Pokémon usually stays centered on the screen (Hello, Zubat) even when you move your phone.
Additionally, you can better recognize the Pokémon on the screen against the generated background. This makes targeting easier, as there are occasionally dark or poorly identifiable spots in the AR background that unnecessarily complicate catching. Since the Pokémon is always in the middle of the screen, throwing the balls becomes more relaxed because you don’t have to set a new target each time.
For even higher catch chances, you should try to throw the balls with your index finger rather than your thumb. This way, the balls usually have a straight trajectory and curve less.
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