One of the biggest criticisms of the shooter Star Wars: Battlefront is the lack of a singleplayer campaign. Here there will soon be at least some relief.
Although DICE and Electronic Arts are not delivering the singleplayer campaign, the game will receive an offline singleplayer mode. Starting from July 20th, you will face bots in a Skirmish mode with multiple missions. The singleplayer mode will include the well-known game modes Walker Assault and Fighter Squadron. However, you will not be playing against human players, but against computer-controlled opponents.
More to do for single player fans
Apparently, there will also be a coop variant of the mode for the console versions of the game, which can be played in split-screen. You can experience the game modes Walker Assault and Fighter Squadron as usual on various planets, including the ice planet Hoth and the volcanic world Sullust. DICE and Electronic Arts state that with Skirmish they want to respond to player feedback and provide them with more offline modes as desired.
This could also be an indication that they have taken the criticism of the missing campaign to heart and are preparing one for the upcoming second part of Star Wars: Battlefront. However, this is not certain yet. Moreover, this September the DLC Death Star will be released for season pass holders. This will bring new maps, two new heroes, new weapons, and additional star cards. One of the heroes is said to be a very special character that fans have been waiting for a long time.
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The success of Pokémon GO is also reflected in Nintendo’s stock price.
Although Nintendo is only indirectly involved with Pokémon GO – holding shares in the Pokémon Company – the video game giant is really benefiting from it. As reported by Reuters, the stock price rose another 10% today, increasing by 86% in just over a week.
In financial terms, this has increased Nintendo’s value by 17 billion USD.
A Google spin-off, “Niantic Labs,” developed Pokémon GO together with the Pokémon Company. Nintendo holds shares in this Pokémon company.
We have compiled a clear list of everything you need to know about the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft: Legion. What new features can we expect with the new WoW add-on?
The Overview of World of Warcraft: Legion
In the past few days, a lot of information about World of Warcraft: Legion has been released. To help you keep track of the noteworthy articles, we have created a practical overview for you to quickly access the most interesting topics of the upcoming WoW add-on. Future articles will be added to the list in due time.
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The Content of Legion: Broken Isles, Quests, Class Halls, Raids and More
On the Broken Isles, the new “continent” of Legion, there are plenty of tasks to accomplish. What are the Class Halls? What can one experience in the open world? The following articles should quench your thirst for knowledge.
A key aspect of character development will be the artifact weapon that every player receives during the introduction. But what is it about these weapons? Which class gets which weapon? We have written a whole series of articles for you about the Artifact Weapons.
After the Death Knight in Wrath of the Lich King and the Monk in Mists of Pandaria, Legion brings a new class to Azeroth: the Demon Hunter. The students of Illidan Stormrage join the Alliance and the Horde in times of need. Learn more about the horned bearers here:
To ensure players do not lose track of the story of World of Warcraft, Blizzard is releasing a series of short films and comics to bring players up to date with the lore.
Even in the player-versus-player skirmishes, there is movement. A large part of the PvP gear will disappear, and all characters will receive “pre-set” values to achieve greater fairness in PvP.
The heart of any group play experience is, of course, the dungeons, which come in different difficulty levels as usual. But how do the new instances look? How do they differ from those of other expansions? Read the following articles and be enlightened.
Each expansion brings changes to gameplay mechanics or introduces new combinations of classes and races. The following articles will inform you about the details.
If you are still actively playing WoW, you should start preparing yourself and your characters for the next expansion. To ensure a smooth transition, we have prepared some articles for you.
Now you know what to expect in the add-on, but when does Legion release, and how and where can you pre-order it? Or do you want to participate in the closed beta yourself?
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But even aside from the “big” changes, Blizzard has made many small adjustments and features to keep World of Warcraft fresh. We have presented some exciting curiosities here.
But even aside from the “hard facts” surrounding World of Warcraft: Legion, we deal with the add-on. We have had quite different experiences and developed various opinions on the new features and changes. You can find some subjective opinion pieces here:
With the Warcraft movie Warcraft: The Beginning, one would expect a sequel just from the title alone. But given the bare numbers, this is not as certain as previously assumed. Because overall, the revenues of the Warcraft movie did not even cover the production and marketing costs. Overall, reports say the revenues are around 15 million dollars below the film’s budget of 160 million US dollars. Nevertheless, the Warcraft movie is still the most successful video game adaptation!
The blame for the loss lies with the miserable revenues of the film in the USA. Out of the already 430 million US dollars total revenues (the film company only gets a fraction of that), a mere 46.6 million came from the USA, the country of origin of the underlying game. A whopping 89 percent of the total revenues came from outside the US, where the film performed significantly better, with China boasting a hefty 221 million US dollars as the lion’s share. This is actually more than half of the film’s total revenues!
There are worse candidates for sequels than Warcraft: The Beginning
But what do these numbers mean for a possible sequel to the epic? According to analyst Jeff Bock, a loss of 15 million dollars is not a complete disaster: “Warcraft is a strange box office monster and completely different from anything we’ve seen in the industry so far. If it weren’t for China contributing to its total, it would have been a complete disaster. Now it’s merely a slight concussion.”
Is there still hope for a sequel? According to Bock, absolutely, as there are worse examples that received a sequel despite poor numbers, such as the sequel to Pacific Rim. Warcraft director Duncan Jones would be up for a sequel and already has ideas. So, let’s hope that the film performs well enough in home video to finally get a sequel. The same goes for the 40-minute longer edition of the film.
We at Mein-MMO really liked the film, both my colleague Cortyn as a WoW fan and I, who has less to do with Warcraft. Would you be happy about a sequel to the work, or do you think the orc epic was so bad that it doesn’t deserve another chance? Let us know in the comments!
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As a Pokémon trainer, you travel a lot. When using a smartphone on the go, you either need a very long extension cord or have to be more energy-efficient. Because Pokémon GO drains the battery quickly.
More battery life means we can catch more Pokémon on the go. So, power consumption should be reduced. The classic tip to turn off GPS unfortunately doesn’t help here, as it is actually needed. But what else can you do?
How to save battery in Pokémon GO?
Pokémon GO offers two options to reduce consumption. In the settings, the Battery Saver Mode can be activated, which dims the display when it is not needed. Additionally, the Augmented Reality mode can be turned off. The AR switch can be found in the top right corner. Besides, there are a few more options:
Disable active apps in the background. Many applications that were closed continue to run invisibly. They request location data or display ads. Therefore, they need to be properly disabled. On Android, this can be done through the application manager.
Furthermore, adjust the lighting. Turn off the flash, reduce screen brightness, and disable any other light effects that are not strictly necessary. The background should preferably be black and not a live image.
You can’t go wrong with battery usage. It should never be completely drained or charged to 100%, as both can reduce its lifespan. There’s no longer a memory effect. You don’t have to wait to charge it.
Keep apps updated. This allows them to work more efficiently and use less power. Automatic updates should be avoided, as they consume power too. Of course, one must then regularly check for updates, otherwise security vulnerabilities may arise.
Additionally, remove unnecessary widgets. Vibration can also be turned off, as it consumes a lot of power. And if you don’t need your smartphone for a while, you can even turn it off. A feature that probably not many people know about.
While GPS cannot be turned off, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi can.
Using apps
There are now apps for everything, even for saving battery. BetterBatteryStats allows you to see how much power is being consumed by which application.
Unfortunately, root access is required for this, so this program is not suitable for everyone. Other possible apps include GSam Battery Monitor, Snapdragon™ BatteryGuru, and JuiceDefender – battery saver. By the way: Newer Android versions already offer this option out of the box (accessible under Settings -> Battery -> Battery Usage).
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In Battlefield 1, you can watch raw melee action in the gameplay video.
The upcoming first-person shooter Battlefield 1 will focus heavily on melee weapons and close-quarters combat. You can charge at each other with an axe, a bayonet, or even a shovel.
In the following video from GameSpot, you can see some selected scenes where the enemy is taken down with melee weapons:
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Currently, a closed alpha of Battlefield 1 is running, which a limited number of people have access to. Gradually, videos are being released to the public, which the wider audience has to settle for while waiting for an open beta version.
In Destiny, a lot will change for the PS3 and Xbox 360 Guardians in August – including the Triumph Moments.
Currently, players can obtain the “Year 2” Triumph Moments in Bungie’s MMO shooter. Guardians deal with them in various ways: Many have already completed them, some are indifferent, others are currently eagerly hunting for them, and still others think: “Oh, I’ll take it easy, there’s plenty of time until September 20th.”
If you are facing the darkness on the last-gen consoles, however, you have less time available: For a significant cut will take place starting August 16th.
From mid-August, Destiny changes on PS3 and Xbox 360
Once you have mastered all the Triumph Moments, you will receive a discount code for a special T-shirt in the Bungie Store, which can only be obtained at a horrendous price without this code.
If you play on the old consoles, you have until August 16th at 11 AM to get this nice garment at a reduced price. Because after that you will no longer have access to your character data on bungie.net. If you receive the code before this date, it is valid until October 4th – however, you will not be able to see it on the Bungie page anymore.
Completing the seal book on last-gen will also grant you the code if you perform an account import on PS4 or Xbox One before October 4th. You can find more information about the T-shirt on the official Bungie page.
The in-game rewards of the “Year 2” Triumph Moments can be obtained on PS3 and Xbox 360 until September 20th.
Additionally, the events and activities will change for old-gen users starting in August:
Activities such as Iron Banner and the Trials of Osiris will be available to players with old consoles until the end of August 2016. After that, they will no longer be available.
Starting August 16th, you can no longer buy Silver.
If you still have Silver in your account after August 16th, you can still spend it.
With this form you can request more PokéStops and Gyms in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO has officially been available in Germany for a few days now. However, some areas need significant improvement: Many users are complaining both in the Pokémon GO group on Facebook and in our comment sections on Mein-MMO that there are hardly any PokéStops or Gyms in their locality. The gaming experience is not particularly high for these players. But that should change now – Niantic has put an online form for this purpose.
Creating PokéStops and Gyms is no longer possible – Instead, you can request them!
Maybe you live in a quieter village where there are hardly any PokéStops or Gyms that you can use to your advantage and for enjoyment. Especially PokéStops offer interesting items, such as potions and Pokémon eggs, as well as the opportunity to stock up on your Poké Balls. Especially with wild Pokémon that have a high level, you can easily use +15 of the balls.
On the official Niantic Support website, you can now fill out a form where you can inform the developers that there are no Gyms or PokéStops in your area. Just a few hours ago, you could still create your own Gyms on the Support website – however, this form has now been deactivated. Keep in mind that many players are using this form at the moment, so there is no guarantee that each request will be processed quickly or actually implemented – However, you should try it if you feel disadvantaged regarding PokéStops and Gyms.
How many world quests are there in WoW: Legion? Are they worth it? Are these just daily quests in different clothing? Blizzard answers the questions in the Q&A.
Never Bored, but Never Forced
To ensure all fans of World of Warcraft are thoroughly prepared for the new expansion Legion, the developers hold a livestream every week and answer numerous questions from the community. This week, they focused on Jeremy Feasel, the Senior Game Designer who answered many questions about world quests, one of the new endgame content features of Legion.
The world quests are designed so that players can find some things on their world map with appealing rewards each time they log in. This includes everything that WoW has to offer in terms of loot: equipment, reputation, gold, toys, mounts, and pets.
In total, there are nearly 1000 world quests, which should keep the system fresh for a long time. “The quests for special bosses, for example, only appear every 3 months – the same quest can thus only be completed 4 times a year.” This is not the case for all missions, some are indeed seen more frequently. However, the developers placed great emphasis on ensuring that it is not only mindless “Kill X” and “Collect Y,” but also a variety of mini-games, rare spawns, world bosses, and other things that offer variety.
Progress Only with World Quests? Possible, but Difficult.
A viewer asked whether it is possible to optimally equip one’s character solely through world quests, to which Feasel confirmed. As with almost all endgame content of Legion, it is also possible to achieve steady character progression solely with world quests. However, this requires luck and perseverance to reach the same level as a mythic raider. The chance for better loot is higher in more difficult content – this has not changed with Legion.
The System is in Constant Flux
If the community concludes that certain quests appear too often or have become boring, it is no problem for the developers to remove specific quests from the rotation. The system is intentionally designed so that extensions can be added easily and quickly, and adjustments can be made.
A Preview with the Pre-Patch
Incidentally, Feasel pointed out that the Legion invasions are “basically world quests.” Accordingly, all players can get a small taste if they participate in the invasions and banish the demons back to the Nether.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG, you can find them on our World of Warcraft game page. More specific information about the next expansion can be seen on our Legion overview page.
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A fun video has been released for The Division. Thanks to the well-known opening music from Pokémon, an agent survives in the Dark Zone.
The “Pokémon GO” hype is currently felt in all walks of life. Whether on television, online, on the radio, or on the street – the pocket monsters are gaining worldwide popularity in augmented reality and are on everyone’s lips again.
The YouTuber Michael Freeman likely benefited from this hype in the Dark Zone. He played the well-known opening music from the Pokémon series, “Pokémon Theme”, through the microphone. When he encountered a group of rogue agents with the manhunt status, that melody saved his life. How so?
Pokémon is indeed celebrated by rogues
As the agent climbed a ladder to the enemy agents, blaring the music, he was initially shot at. However, the rogues then started to laugh heartily – after all, it’s Pokémon in the Dark Zone! – and one said, “I like you.” They spared his life and celebrated the agent and the Pokémon song. No one shot at each other; the mood was just good.
From minute 2, the agent dances a little to the Pokémon music, which the rogues also enjoy. Essentially, the agent managed to make his enemies laugh for minutes.
At 3:13, the song ends, and another highlight of the video follows: “Taps – United States Army Ceremonial Band,” to which the agent salutes and fires shots into the air. The rogues almost collapse with laughter.
The video lasts nearly 20 minutes during which the agent plays various melodies. Here you can watch the agent’s video:
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Today we ask at Mein MMO: Are you caught up in the Pokémon Go hype or is it just annoying you right now?
Pokémon Go – Is it still cool if mom plays?
Facebook stopped being cool when everyone’s mom, niece, or grandpa joined. The cool, hip trendsetters, the twenty-somethings find a topic and leave it when the kids or the parent generation catch on.
It’s dominating not only gaming media but also the general interest press: It appears in morning news, local newspapers, on the radio, just everywhere. And who wants to be involved, who wants to belong, participates, at least tries it out to be able to join the conversation.
And the more it is talked about, the more people want to be part of it.
Pokémon GO – more popular than porn?
Some say: It’s the new hula hoop. An inexplicable “black swan” event, a thing that sometimes just happens. Statistics show that it easily overshadows internet phenomena of recent years like the ice bucket challenge or Gangnam Style. Yes, more people are said to have googled “Pokémon Go” in the last few days than for porn.
But this also comes with a so-called “backlash” phenomenon – what is too popular and keeps coming up can also annoy many. This happens to everyone, even Jennifer Lawrence – and she is actually perfect.
So the first developers are already offering Pokémon blockers that are supposed to guarantee a poke-free internet.
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Schuhmann says: I currently feel old because I missed the original Pokémon phenomenon by about 5 years and played with Masters of the Universe as a child, not with Pokémon. Everyone else in the editorial team is 5-10 years younger than me and varying degrees of Poké fans: Ttime, Cortyn, Patrick – all fully into it, the virus has been slumbering in them since childhood. Even the boss, despite early greying, is in his late 20s exactly in the age group for whom a childhood dream is coming true now.
Confessed Poké junkie: our boss.
For me as someone “not infected by the hype”, it’s still an exciting phase because I am very interested and excited about the “augmented reality” phenomenon. I am also incredibly curious in a professional sense to find out and see where this is going, as McDonald’s restaurants buy a Pokémon lure for a few euros to attract customers to the restaurant and then offer them a Big Mac.
So the hype does not annoy me. However, I am also not captivated by it. I am curious about it, as I have not experienced this specific phenomenon before and find it much more exciting than “I pour ice water over my head, scream loudly and post it on Facebook.”
What about you and Pokémon GO?
Our question to you: Is the Pokémon hype annoying you right now? Do you disgustedly put down the phone when your mom invites you to go Pokémon hunting in the city? Do you wrinkle your nose when another article on the topic comes up on your favorite website? Do you consider kids looking at their smartphones walking by rivers to be zombies or moon-struck? Or have you also caught the fever and are enjoying all the craziness right now? Do you wake up in the morning and scream “I will be the very best, like no one ever was,” while your girlfriend enthusiastically cheers you on and shouts “Catch them all, Tiger!”
Or are you somewhere in between? What is your stance on Pokémon GO right now?
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A trailer has been released for No Man’s Sky, showcasing the exploration of the gigantic galaxy.
Next month marks the release of No Man’s Sky. In advance, the developers are gradually releasing videos about the four “pillars” on which the space simulation rests: exploration, trading, survival, and combat.
The first trailer presents exploration. See for yourself:
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No Man’s Sky is big – really big. The galaxy is teeming with an incredible 18,446,744,073,709,551,616 planets – that’s more than 18 trillion.
Each planet is unique. The landscapes, creatures, and plants differ from one another, and you will find various resources that you can harvest.
You can enter, explore, and rename any world you discover as you wish. However, it will be impossible for you to see every planet in the universe. While the planets may be undiscovered, they are by no means uninhabited. You will also encounter intelligent life forms with which you can interact. How you handle these interactions is up to you.
Each race has its own language that you can learn through interaction and by exploring alien structures. The better you know the respective language, the higher the chances that communication will be successful and business dealings will be more profitable.
Today, the Exotic vendor Xur travels to Destiny. We welcome him and take a look at his offers and location from July 15 to July 17.
The second year of Destiny is coming to an end. Many Guardians are currently busy completing the Triumphs so they can proudly mark a check next to the “The Taken King” year. They don’t want to leave anything unfinished.
But now let’s focus on the here and now. It is Xur Day. The shaggy Agent of the Nine, who has tasty Exotics in his backpack, visits the Guardians.
All about Xur in Destiny on July 15, July 16, and July 17 on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360
When does Xur arrive and when does he leave again?
Xur appears on July 15 at 11 AM in the Tower or the Reef. There, he spends the weekend, chatting and joking a bit with the passing Guardians and showcasing his inventory. On July 17 at 11 AM, he grabs his hat and sets off home with a large pot of Strange Coins.
Where is Xur? What is his location this weekend?
Those who know Xur know that the vendor has his favorite locations in the Tower and in the Reef where he sells his goods. This weekend, Xur is at the Reef. Our friend Nexxoss Gaming will take you there and show you his inventory:
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Blizzard listens to the community, as at least on the test server of Overwatch the hitboxes have significantly shrunk.
The Head is Where the Head Should Be
Among the many points of criticism that Overwatch has received from hardcore shooter fans, the large hitboxes of the characters have particularly bothered many players. It was possible to take out some characters with headshots even without being able to see the head. This was particularly noticeable with kills executed by Hanzo, as his arrows also have a large hitbox, making aiming comparatively easy.
Apparently, Blizzard has taken the fans’ criticism to heart and significantly reduced the hitboxes on the test server. The YouTuber Bl_Iddy has created a comparison video where he compares Hanzo’s hitboxes directly with the live version together with a friend. The result is sure to satisfy even the biggest critics, as an arrow now seems to hit only when it actually should.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aQTmb6QpI
The adjustments have been made to all characters, although in some cases they are more significant than in others. Some players report that Mei’s icicles still have a relatively large hitbox, although improvements have also been made there. In any case, aiming and hitting with all “projectile” characters will become significantly more difficult with the release of the next patch.
There has been no official statement from Blizzard regarding this change, but the number of players wanting an explanation for it is likely limited.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, you can find them on our Overwatch game page. Tips and tricks for hitting with smaller hitboxes can be found in our guides section for Overwatch.
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The phenomenon Pokémon GO is taking over the world, but there are limits.
The smartphone game Pokémon GO sends players into the real world to hunt for the little pocket monsters, but one encounters limits of good taste. A report from New York Magazine’s “Yes, you can catch Pokémon at Auschwitz” (Yes, you can catch Pokémon in Auschwitz) caused some outrage.
Going Poké-hunting at one of the places where the Nazis carried out the systematic extermination of the Jews… No. The operators of the memorial site demanded in a now-deleted tweet that the developers prevent playing at such locations. It is disrespectful.
In the meantime, it seems that the conversation has moved from Twitter to official channels. It is said that they have been in contact with Niantic Labs. Specific details from the talks between the memorial site and the video game developer are not available.
In addition to the Polish Auschwitz, German foundations responsible for places like Dachau have also reached out to the developer to be spared from the Pokémon hype. It is technically possible, they say in a statement from the foundation. And it is urgently necessary for reasons of decency.
Mein MMO says: Especially images showing a Smogon Pokémon at memorial sites make such an approach necessary. There can be excellent debates about good taste. But when the operators of these memorial sites say: We don’t want this. We find it inappropriate, it is important to respect that. It is understandable in any case.
With some things, one simply cannot and should not deal with them in a “relaxed and playful” manner.
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In Blizzard’s game Hearthstone, beginners can make many mistakes. To become a better player, one must recognize and avoid them.
Errors are completely normal; even at the Legend rank, they can happen. Recognizing the mistakes is important because only then can they be avoided in the future. We present classic beginner mistakes and how to prevent them in this Hearthstone guide, summarized in 5 points:
1. Overestimating your own health points
Health points are a resource, nothing more and nothing less. However, they are often overestimated. If there is a minion on the opponent’s field with the stats 7/1 (7 attack, 1 health) and taunt, it can be the right decision as a Druid to use the hero power to kill it. Especially when you still have 30 health points left. This saves you a spell or minion for that.
One must first know how much damage the opponent can inflict in the next turn at maximum. If the enemy is a Priest, there is little to worry about. A Shaman could deal 10 health points with Doomhammer in combination with Rockbiter Weapon. Assuming they have the mana and you don’t have a taunt minion. Theoretically, more is possible; here you need to know the cards and calculate.
So the question is: Am I still “safe” if I eliminate the 7/1 minion as a Druid now and then have 6 health points less than before?
2. Ignoring the board
Very similar to the previous mistake. One underestimates the health points of the opponent and primarily focuses on dealing damage. For instance, one might start in turn 1 with Arcane Missiles because it deals 3 guaranteed damage to the opponent. It is better not to waste your own cards like that.
One should think about the future. Those who ensure that the opponent’s board is empty can deal more damage over time. And indeed much more than if one ignores the board and only targets the hero. Use your own minions and kill those of the enemy. Arcane Missiles should be used to deal the final blow, such as against the 7/1 taunt minion.
However, there are decks designed to deal 30 damage for victory as quickly as possible. Yet even these typically try to maintain board control in the early rounds, meaning to dominate the board. After a few turns, they will switch tactics and attack only the hero. The idea: The opponent dies before they can take control of the board. And even if they are able to do so, their health points are so low that spells, like Bomb! or Soulfire, suffice for the finishing blow.
3. Not knowing the decks
Admittedly, as a beginner, it is particularly difficult to avoid this mistake. It takes time and experience before one can assess the opponent’s decks. However, one should inform themselves about their own deck, especially if they copied it from the internet.
There is a playstyle called Zoo. The term comes from Magic: The Gathering, a deck with many small and mana-efficient minions and few spells. With the Warlock’s hero power, one rarely runs out of cards. The mistake: Many think Zoo is a Rush deck. This means that one plays minions and primarily attacks the hero.
However, this is a Control deck. One wants to dominate the board with many minions on their side. This works quite well, as your own units are cheap yet strong enough to be played early on. Those who do not utilize the deck this way play it inefficiently. For the Rush variant, other decks are better suited. Additionally, this repeats error number 2: Ignoring the board.
One should also know the opponent’s decks. If the Warlock uses their hero power in turn 2, they either have a bad start or are playing a late-game variant. This is a deck that becomes more effective the longer the game lasts. Only if one knows approximately what cards the opponent has can they calculate how much damage they can inflict in a turn at maximum. This allows for an accurate assessment of one’s own health points.
4. Playing (mana) inefficiently
These are small mistakes. An individual error does not stand out quickly, but they add up over time. One should always use all the mana they have available. If I have 5 mana, I play a 5-mana card. Or one for 3 mana, including the hero power. If one wants to deviate from this, they need a reason. Those who play with leftover mana should always ask themselves whether this is the right decision or if it could have been done better.
The hero power is almost always a good choice. If one already has board control, they can certainly play a slightly weaker minion and summon a 1/1. Because the hero’s ability is endless, you can use it each turn again; the cards cannot. This way, one gains a greater advantage over time.
Similarly relevant is drawing cards. If one has an Acolyte of Pain on the field and plans to attack with it, they should do that first. Even if one already knows exactly what cards they will play next. It is more sensible to draw the card first. Maybe a completely new tactic will emerge from that. The same applies to the Warlock’s ability. If you know that you will have 2 mana left at the end of the turn, draw the card first before doing anything else.
5. Playing too quickly
No, this does not mean that one does not leave themselves enough time to think. Particularly beginners do not make this mistake fortunately—they develop it later. There is a distinction between fast and slow moves, and sometimes one has to decide which choice is better.
Fast moves are those cards that provide an immediate advantage. Typically, this involves spells, like the Mage’s Fireball. There are also some minions, like C’Thun’s Disciple or Ragnaros. Slow cards are often better, but provide an advantage only in the following turn. Often, they involve minions. The Frostwind Yeti is a potential example since it does nothing when played. With Wild Growth, there are also slow spells.
Those who already dominate the field can play slow cards much better, thereby creating further advantages. Fast cards are meant for the opposite situation.
Weapons are representatives of fast cards because they can be deployed immediately. At the same time, they are quite flexible, as they do not need to be used instantly. However, a common mistake is to attack the hero with them when the opponent’s board is empty. In a way, one does not ignore the board as per error number 2 since it is indeed empty. Nevertheless, it is rather unwise. Keep the weapon and wait until the enemy plays something. That way, one might need to sacrifice one less minion and thus gain an advantage in the long run.
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In The Division, Massive announces exclusive “events” for Season Pass holders.
When the Season Pass for The Division was introduced, it was not only about expansions and exclusive monthly content but also about “special events”. But what kind of events are these for the “Season Pass” holders? So far, there has been no trace of them.
Now, Massive has commented on these events. Initially, the plan was apparently to give Agents only a “fun” bonus as a thank you for their loyalty and engagement. However, it was recognized that expectations were significantly higher than what was initially envisioned. Therefore, the developers decided to create something else.
Events are monthly supply drops outside the Dark Zone
With update 1.3, the first version of the “Season Pass” events was implemented. Twice a month, you will receive a supply drop outside the Dark Zone. You can see where this will be dropped on the map, which will show you the exact location.
The crate is guarded by a group ofNPCs at level 32 and contains three items that are either gear sets or of the high-end quality. They are adjusted to your gear score in terms of equipment value.
On the 1st and 15th of every month, a new crate will drop from the sky, replacing the previous one. It is recommended to definitely collect the rewards before these dates.
In the end, they thank the Agents for their loyalty, engagement, and patience. Working on The Division and with a passionate community is an incredible learning process for everyone.
What do you think of these exclusive events for “Season Pass” holders?
There will be a stream for Destiny titled “The Rise of Iron”. Additionally, the Iron Banner begins next week in July.
Bungie’s MMO shooter is gaining momentum again. After the reveal stream in early June, the developers have been withholding fresh information about the upcoming autumn expansion “The Rise of Iron”. In the current status report “This Week at Bungie,” further streams have been announced. The first of these streams is scheduled to take place next week.
On Wednesday, July 20, at 7 PM, a “Cosmodrome Winter Tour” will kick off on Twitch. It is explained that this will not be an excursion through the Infested Lands – that will come later – but rather about the transformation of the known world. How has it changed over time?
We will follow the stream on Mein-MMO for you.
The Iron Banner in July is approaching
After the last June Iron Banner was plagued by delays and Crucible issues, the July Iron Banner is expected to be more moderate.
Lord Saladin arrives at the Tower on July 19 at 7 PM, watch as you smack each other, and disappears on July 26 at 11 AM.
Gameplay will be in Control mode.
You will not have many chances left to prove yourselves worthy in the Iron Banner to become an Iron Lord. “The Rise of Iron” is set to be released on September 20, for which Lord Saladin has been training you from the very beginning.
In addition to class-specific armor pieces, gloves, and boots, as well as PlayStation-exclusive items, gloves, next week there will be the sniper rifle and the pulse rifle.
Additionally, there will be coverage of last generation consoles:
Starting August 16, it will be a done deal. The last-gen consoles PS3 and Xbox 360 will no longer receive major game updates and content. From this date, account imports can be conducted. Furthermore, from August 16, no progress can be shared between console generations.
We will provide a dedicated article on this shortly.
Valve, the operator of Steam, is now taking action against gambling sites related to CS:GO.
Since 2011, players have been trading in-game items on Steam. Since 2013, a form of “gambling” has been observed in the popular shooter CS:GO.
Weapon skins are traded for real money. Skins can practically be converted into real money at any time, or users can buy weapon skins for real money. Furthermore, there are sites that accept such skins as a sort of “currency” for gambling. For example, one can bet on the outcome of a professional CS:GO match using skins and then exchange the skins for real money.
This is considered illegal gambling by some. Critics compare skins as a substitute currency to chips in casinos. And for such gambling, there are clear regulations in the USA. Everything is state-regulated.
Particularly controversial: Critics accuse the entire complex of targeting underage customers, thereby enabling children and young people to gamble.
A lawsuit from a CS:GO player forces Valve to take action
This practice of “illegal gambling” with CS:GO items seems to have been ongoing for a while and is reaching larger dimensions. There seems to be significant money involved for the operators. However, in recent weeks, a discussion has erupted after a player sued Valve, alleging that they are supporting an illegal gambling ring.
Now Valve has come to a decision after the company’s silence drew criticism and the coverage of the topic has intensified in recent weeks.
Valve intends to take action against such gambling sites and clearly distances itself from them. It is stated that such sites using the Steam API is already against the regulations. They will send cease-and-desist letters to the corresponding sites. The goal is to keep such “gambling services” sites away from Steam. Furthermore, if necessary, additional measures will be taken.
Valve distances itself from gambling sites
Valve is particularly annoyed that the impression is created that they themselves are directly involved in the trading because so much happens through Steam. They clarify: We have no business relationships with such sites. We have never received money from them directly, and we do not have any system on Steam that converts skins into money.
The plaintiff criticized that Valve indirectly benefits from their percentage of the business with skins.
The major streaming service Twitch has also reacted and wants to ban “gambling podcasts” or other content that promotes gambling in CS:GO.
We have already addressed the relatively complex topic of “gambling in CS:GO” in this article:
In FIFA 17, you gain more control over set pieces, allowing you to add a personal touch.
Free Kicks: You can determine your run-up for free kicks, influencing the curve and trajectory of the ball. Outside curve shots are possible, where the ball curls around the wall.
Corner Kicks: A new corner targeting system has been developed to allow for more precise teammate selection. Additionally, teammates react differently during the delivery, helping you to prepare headers more effectively.
Penalty Kicks: Now you decide how you want to approach the ball. You can come at it from various angles and with adjusted speed. From the spot, you have more options in FIFA 17.
Throw-ins: During throw-ins, you can walk up and down the line to improve your throw-in position. You can also feint throw-ins to briefly confuse opponents.
In the following trailer, you can see the revamped set pieces in FIFA 17:
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