The Division: Vendor Reset on 6/4 – What does the new week bring?

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

Today marks the start of a new week of merchants offering high-quality items in The Division. We will see what the specialist equipment vendor and the DZ weapon vendor have available starting June 4th on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

The last few days in Ubisoft’s MMO shooter have been quite bumpy: First, there were 4 hours of maintenance – without bringing any changes on Thursday, then Massive rolled out a patch for Xbox. And yesterday, the servers were spontaneously taken down to bring parts of the patch that had been planned the day before. But there’s still one thing that agents are waiting for: The Challenge Mode of “Clear Sky”.

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When will it go live? This question can currently only serve as the basis for a fun guessing game. So let’s turn our gaze to something tangible: The offers from two vendors in The Division.

What the specialist equipment vendor has in stock on June 4th

The specialist equipment vendor is located in the operations base in the tech wing and requires Phoenix Credits for his goods.

These are the weapons:

  • Historian (Sniper Rifle): 886 PCs – Value 204
    (Talents: Prepared, Intense, Painful). In this article, we have looked at the Historian in The Division.
  • M9 A1 – Officer’s Version (Pistol): 660 PCs – Value 204
    (Talents: Expert, Restored)
  • SCAR-H – Military Version (Sniper Rifle): 882 PCs – Value 204
    (Talents: Agile, Malicious, Painful)
  • AUG A3 Para XS (Submachine Gun): 206 PCs – Value 182
    (Deadly, Receptive, Agile). We introduced the AUG in The Division here.

For the armor pieces, there is a mask with a value of 204, gloves with 204, knee pads (182), and holsters (182). Additionally, you can buy “Hunter’s Faith” knee pads (191) and “Predator’s Mark” gloves (191).

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The cosmetic items are the Ranger jacket and the jacket – sand color. You can check which blueprints for gear set items he has in stock here.

This is the offer from the Dark Zone weapon vendor

You can find this DZ vendor in DZ03 in the safe room. Once you reach certain ranks, you can purchase his goods with Dark Zone currency.

These are the high-end weapons:

  • M870 MCS – Custom Version (Shotgun): 19535 DZW – Value 163 (Rank 25)
    (Talents: Deadly, Expert, Receptive)
  • T821 – Police Version (Submachine Gun): 52127 DZW – Value 182 (Rank 40)
    (Talents: Dominant, Prepared, Expert). Is the T821 worth it in The Division?
  • Vector .45 Caliber Series 1 (Submachine Gun): 96268 DZW – Value 204 (Rank 80)
    (Talents: Dominant, Competent, Persistent). We present the Vector in The Division here.
  • SRS A1 (Sniper Rifle): 101903 DZW – Value 204 (Rank 80)
    (Talents: Malicious, Stable, Talented)

These are all high-end blueprints from the DZ weapon vendor:

The following blueprints all have a value of 163 and are available from rank 25:

  • SOCOM Mk20 SSR (Sniper Rifle) 14705 DZW
  • ACR Tactical (Assault Rifle) 15661 DZW
  • AUG A3P Tactical (Submachine Gun) 13399 DZW
  • M60 E6 – Black Market Version (Light Machine Gun) 13482 DZW
  • M1911 Tactical (Pistol) 10929 DZW
  • SASG-12 S – Black Market Version (Shotgun) 14457 DZW

You can check which high-quality items other vendors have since the conflict update in The Division here.

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Warframe: Baro Ki’Teer from 3.6 – Offer for PC, PS4 and Xbox One

Pascal Pascal Reading time 3 minutes

Two weeks have passed at Warframe and the Void Trader Baro Ki’Teer is once again honoring the Tenno, who can worship him and spend their last ducats.

Changes as far as the eye can see

Anyone who has been following Warframe a bit (or is on PC) experienced a nasty surprise last week. At least those whose favorite frames were affected by the many character changes.

Not only did all Warframes finally receive a passive ability, but some had to undergo partial or even complete reworking.

Those who previously enjoyed a Blessing Trinity to provide their team with a 99% damage reduction will now only be able to achieve this value in solo play, as the amount of reduction is based on an average of the missing health of the entire team.

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So far only for PC players: The Tennogen skins

Friends of Excalibur’s ultimate should now seek a bit more proximity to the enemies to avoid being too much affected by damage fall-off. And free blinding is also no longer included.

Shot beyond the goal

However, most changes were made to Mag and Valkyr, which upset many players. Mag, the magnetizing frame, has already been under the developers’ scrutiny for the second time. Previously, she was a guarantee for fast and easy farming of resources. This was apparently too much of a good thing and was quickly toned down.

With patch 18.13, which will also be included in the upcoming console update that has not yet been dated, Mag’s abilities have once again been curtailed or even completely changed.

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Valkyr – a case for the trash can?

As for Valkyr, she is more or less rendered completely obsolete now. Her strength was her ultimate, without a doubt. The fact that this now costs more energy per second with longer activation would have been bearable. However, the requirement that there should be no enemies within a 20-meter radius upon deactivation, as otherwise she will usually kill herself, is going way beyond the target.

In a survival, excavation, rescue, or interception mission, there is hardly any time, let alone space, to find a quiet spot to safely end the ability and refill energy. Thus, many players are forced to come up with an adequate alternative and mod the corresponding character according to their wishes, which can take some time.

Anyone who also wants your time and attention this weekend is the Void Trader Baro Ki’Teer.

The ‘When, Where, and What’ of the current offer

When can Baro be found?

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From June 3rd, 2016, 7 PM to Sunday, June 5th, 2016, 7 PM.

Where can he be found?

  • PC: Orcus Relay, Pluto
  • PS4: Kronia Relay, Saturn
  • Xbox One: Vesper Relay, Venus

What does he have?

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The offer for PS4 and Xbox One is as follows:

Voltaic Strike and High Voltage are good mods, but one should farm these on Eris instead of wasting ducats for them.

Anyone looking for more items to raise their mastery rank may access Machete Wraith and Prima Tetra. However, one should not have too high expectations regarding their long-term usefulness.

And for color and style enthusiasts, this time there is the Nexus Fell pattern for your Kubrow, as well as the Prisma Hecate Syandana and the Baro Cloak.

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But what greets the PC players during a visit with Baro?

New Space Ninjas are advised to acquire Primed Continuity and Primed Shred if possible, as both mods are extremely helpful on the further journey through space. The former significantly extends your ability duration and the latter greatly increases shotgun damage. This includes the sentinel weapon Carrier.

The only new item is, as so often in recent weeks, a piece from Baro Ki’Teer’s own fashion collection. Most likely, he will soon bring the previously outstanding item Guardian Wings in his personal design.

The offer – okay on PC, but for the Tenno of the consoles, there’s rather less to grab…

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FIFA 16: EAs Team der Saison bringt die “Besten der Besten”

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In FIFA 16: FUT, the best TOTS in the history of the “Ultimate Team” mode has been released: The “EA TOTS”!

From today, the last TOTS in FIFA 16 is available: This is the EA team of the season, which brings together the best TOTS cards from all previous Teams of the Season.

Even at the beginning of the TOTS period, cross-league players were combined in teams chosen by the community. Now, EA has put together a team itself: It consists of those artists with the ball who, in your opinion, have shown the best performances in their respective leagues.

This is the “EA TOTS” in FIFA 16

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This team features 23 outstanding player cards, led by Cristiano Ronaldo with a top rating of 99! With Aubameyang (93), Lewandowski (98), Müller (94) and Douglas Costa (89), four Bundesliga stars are also represented.

Starting XI

  • GK: Gianluigi Buffon – Juventus (Italy)
  • CB: Thiago Silva – Paris Saint-Germain (France)
  • CB: Diego Godin – Atlético Madrid (Spain)
  • CB: Toby Alderweireld – Tottenham Hotspur (England)
  • CM: Luka Modrić – Real Madrid (England)
  • CM: Paul Pogba – Juventus (Italy)
  • RM: Riya Mahrez – Leicester City (England)
  • RM: Douglas Costa – Bayern München (Germany)
  • LF: Cristiano Ronaldo – Real Madrid (Spain)
  • ST: Luis Suárez – FC Barcelona (Spain)
  • RF: Lionel Messi – FC Barcelona (Spain)

Substitutes

  • GK: Jan Oblak – Atlético Madrid (Spain)
  • CB: Andrea Barzagli – Juventus (Italy)
  • CAM: Hatem Ben Arfa – OGC Nice (France)
  • FW: Thomas Müller – Bayern München (Germany)
  • FW: Robert Lewandowski – Bayern München (Germany)
  • FW: Gonzalo Higuaín – Napoli (Italy)
  • FW: Zlatan Ibrahimović – Paris Saint-Germain (France)

Reserves

  • CAM: Mesut Özil – Arsenal (England)
  • FW: Harry Kane – Tottenham Hotspur (England)
  • FW: Jamie Vardy – Leicester City (England)
  • LF: Neymar Jr. – FC Barcelona (Spain)
  • FW: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Borussia Dortmund (Germany)

This team is available in packs from today, 7 PM, until June 10, also at 7 PM.

“EA TOTS Cup” has started

Additionally, you can currently win an exclusive jersey in the “EA TOTS Cup”.

The Requirement: Exactly 5 stars in team chemistry.

Online Rewards:

  • First Win: 5000 Coins and a white FUT jersey
  • Second Win: Rare Gold Pack
  • Additional Wins: Premium Coin Pack (at least 4000 Coins)

Offline Rewards:

  • First Win: Premium Gold Pack
  • Additional Wins: Coin Pack (at least 2000 Coins)
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The jersey and items from the packs cannot be put on the transfer market. All information and a list of all previous TOTS can be found in our “FIFA 16 TOTS Guide”.

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Atlas Reactor – Kostenloses Test-Wochenende

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time < 1 minutes

Atlas Reactor, the turn-based MOBA from Trion Worlds, can be tried for free by all players this weekend.

Do you want to take a look at Atlas Reactor? Then the weekend from June 3rd to 5th is the perfect opportunity, as Atlas Reactor will be open and free to play for every player during this time. You can sign up via the provided link to the official site of Atlas Reactor.

Atlas Reactor is a fast-paced MOBA that runs in a time-limited turn-based strategy mode. To win, you need to demonstrate both tactical and strategic skills and anticipate your opponents’ moves while timing your own abilities well. Atlas Reactor takes place in a colorful cyberpunk world, and you can choose from a range of quirky “Freelancers,” including cyber cowboys, gremlin demolition crews, and mutant creatures.

Want to know more about the game? Then read our first impression of Atlas Reactor!

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Destiny: Das sind die Prüfungen von Osiris am 3.6.

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In the MMO shooter Destiny , the Trials of Osiris start on June 3rd.

The PvP event Trials of Osiris began today, Friday, June 3rd, at 7:00 PM in Destiny. It ends on Tuesday at 11:00 AM with the weekly reset.

The Trials of Osiris are the weekly PvP event of Destiny. They are particularly popular among streamers. This week, the match will take place on Burning Shrine. This is the classic, for which this mode was originally designed.

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This was once a heat map of Burning Shrine a long, long time ago.

The objective is to defeat opponents in a best-of-9 match. Guardians compete in teams of 3 in the Elimination mode.

There are no “fixed” rewards anymore. Most loot is expected to be obtained by players through the bounties from Brother Vance. For players who achieve a flawless ticket with 9 victories and no recorded losses, a chest awaits on Mercury as a reward.

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For more about the MMO shooter from Bungie, you can visit our Destiny page. It is well organized.

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Blade & Soul: Neue Klasse kommt noch im Juni!

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Blade & Soul is never still for long. Because this month, another class, the “Elementarkämpfer”, in English “Soul Fighter”, is set to come into the game.

Blade & Soul has not even been on the market in the West for half a year and is already getting its second new class. After the Paktierer, the so-called “Elementarkämpfer” will be available soon. This is an offensive fighter who combines Kung-Fu abilities with magical effects. And the best part: The new character type will be available – in addition to the already released update Tag der Rache – later this month on June 22nd.

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The release of the Elementarkämpfer will be celebrated – like the Paktierer back then – with special events and actions, including an EP event. There will also be a free character slot, allowing you to create an Elementarkämpfer right away. The developers also spoke in an open letter about the state of the game and pointed out that they are constantly battling cheaters and hackers and working on the game’s security.

Six New Dungeons

Even better are the names of the new dungeons mentioned in the letter. Following the four dungeons from the current update Tag der Rache, another four dungeons are expected in the third quarter of 2016, and two more towards the end of the year:

  • The Shattered Masts (4-6 Players – Q3)
  • Siege of Dreadsludge (4-6 Players – Q3)
  • Twisted Grimhorn Wilderness (24 Players – Q3)
  • Abandoned Tomb (4-6 Players – Q3)
  • Citadel of the Dark Dragons (4-6 Players – Q4)
  • Realm of the Midnight Bloom (24 Players – Q4)

You can read the full letter in German at the provided link.

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This new class has also not been available for long in Asia: There was confusion for months about what the new class would be called.

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Shroud of the Avatar: Entwickler überraschen mit Ingame Währung

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

This came as a surprise and caught some members of the community of the Selective Multiplayer RPG Shroud of the Avatar off guard: From now on, players can purchase an in-game currency for real money.

The Gold Crowns of the Obsidians are available in the addon store for prices ranging from 5 dollars for five coins to 85 dollars for 100 coins. With these coins, players can buy potions in-game that provide certain bonuses. Additionally, players can use the coins to enhance the durability of items such as armor and weapons. However, it is also possible to find the Gold Crowns of the Obsidians in-game. Some enemies can carry the coins as loot, but the drop rate is rather low.

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No joy regarding the in-game currency

The announcement naturally led to heated discussions. Many show understanding, assuming that the developers want to ensure the continued funding of Shroud of the Avatar. However, there are also many critical voices. Shroud of the Avatar is still far from completion. In two months, the final wipe is scheduled, after which the game will go live. However, it will still not be “finished”. Nevertheless, the game is already being sold at full price.

Opinions may vary, but the developers must find a way to ensure they raise enough funds for ongoing development. Moreover, players can purchase houses, cities, property deeds, exclusive items, and decorative items for money through the addon store. And now they have introduced the in-game currency. For many, Shroud of the Avatar is becoming a bottomless pit into which they can throw more and more money – all while the game is still not finished.

Grinding becomes more important

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Another point of criticism is that grinding in the game is apparently being further supported. Gold Crowns of the Obsidians will be very important for many players as they can buy some advantages with them. However, many may not want to spend money on these coins but rather earn them in-game. Due to the drop rate, this can only be done through excessive grinding – and this, despite Richard “Lord British” Garriott stating at the beginning of the project that he wanted to avoid grinding.

However, the developers are aware that they are walking on a tightrope and will carefully consider the significance of the newly introduced in-game currency in Shroud of the Avatar, especially since the game is currently facing some criticism – looking at the reviews on Steam, Shroud of the Avatar is in the red, and especially the most recent reviews are “Mostly Negative”.

They want to have “as little Pay2Win as possible” in the game and focus fully on fairness. This also means that the value of the currency should be determined solely in-game by the players. Portalarium still has a lot of work ahead to restore the game’s reputation, and whether the introduction of the in-game currency will be helpful is rather doubtful – even if it makes sense from an economic standpoint.

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Riders of Icarus: Die 5 Klassen im Trailer

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time < 1 minutes

Riders of Icarus introduces its classes in a cheerful trailer. Each of the five hero types gets a brief appearance.

As is typical for a classic MMORPG, there are also various character classes in Riders of Icarus. In the Western version of the Korean online role-playing game, only five hero types are available at first: the Guardian (Tank), the Priest (Healer), and the damage dealer classes Assassin, Wizard, and Berserker. All these classes are introduced in a special trailer that we have embedded here.

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Riders of Icarus is an MMORPG where we can capture, tame, and ride various creatures. Even, and especially, flying beings can serve as mounts, and aerial combat is a fixed part of the game’s repertoire. Moreover, Riders of Icarus is set to receive a special action control upon the release of the Western version. Yesterday, Riders of Icarus entered its final Closed Beta.  It is expected to enter Early Access at the end of June.

What is Riders of Icarus? Preview and report of the new MMORPG

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Overwatch: Hintergrundgeschichte zu Reinhardt, McCree und Torbjörn

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

We deal with the background story of the Overwatch heroes. What is hidden in the past of Reinhardt, Torbjörn, and McCree?

In our third part of the background story of the 21 heroes of Overwatch, we look at some male representatives of the former organization that fought back the Omnic Crisis. If you have no idea about Blizzard’s shooter and the game world, you should first read the general background story of Overwatch.

Reinhardt Wilhelm
Reinhardt Overwatch

Overwatch Reinhardt Justice Will be Done

Reinhardt Wilhelm is a man of the old school. The very old school, as the native Stuttgarter stands for knightly virtues. When Overwatch was founded more than 30 years ago, Reinhardt, who was already a German soldier with a glorious past, did not hesitate for a moment to join this organization – he was one of the first members of the original Overwatch unit. While Reinhardt was the fiercest advocate of Overwatch, he could also be its sharpest critic whenever he felt that Overwatch was straying from its right path. After he was forced into retirement, he feared that his life would no longer have purpose. This was only intensified when Overwatch, which he once loved and had sworn to defend, extinguished under accusations of corruption.

But even now, at the spry age of 61, Reinhardt still puts on his Crusader armor to protect those who cannot defend themselves. A true knight fights until his last breath.

Jesse McCree
Overwatch Hero McCree

Overwatch McCree Draw

Originally, Jesse McCree actually belonged to the “bad guys” and was part of the Deadlock Gang. During an Overwatch mission near Route 66, he was captured along with other gang members. Overwatch was so impressed by his abilities that they offered him a place in Blackwatch – a secret task force of Overwatch for the “rougher” jobs. Since that was much more tempting than a perpetual stay in prison, McCree accepted the proposal. During this time, he was mainly trained by Gabriel Reyes (Reaper).

As Overwatch started to self-destruct from within, McCree cut off all contact and left Overwatch – he only reappeared when Overwatch had fallen and has since been working as a mercenary. Nevertheless, he is neither ruthless nor cruel – he dedicates himself only to services that he subjects to his own sense of “justice”. A gunslinger with morals, indeed.

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Overwatch Torbjörn Screenshot

As one of the greatest (well… at least mentally) weapons engineers in the world, the Swede Torbjörn Lindholm has been an important member of Overwatch. Many weapon systems that have been able to secure peace in the world are thanks to his craftsmanship.

At the same time, Torbjörn has a great aversion to omnics and all robotic systems that can make decisions independently. For him, machines are exactly one thing: tools that have a task and should not act on their own. Even after the Omnic Crisis, he still sees the “free” omnics as a threat and is just waiting for another issue to arise so he can say: “I told you so!”

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Today, Torbjörn strives to find his former weapon systems and ensure that they do not fall into the wrong hands and harm innocents. If that is not possible, he makes sure that the weapons are professionally disassembled.

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, you can find it on our Overwatch game page.

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Skyforge successfully satisfied in the West, promises “new approach to gameplay”

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time < 1 minutes

The developers of Skyforge seem to be listening to their players, as an open letter addressed numerous questions from the community and revealed some details about the developers’ communication strategy.

Many developers assure their players that they respond to their questions and suggestions and take them seriously. However, how far this is true is often not always clear. The developers of Skyforge have responded to the most pressing questions from players in an open letter to the community and also explained that they are continuously working to bring the US/EU client to the same standard as the Russian version. Unfortunately, there are not always so many exciting news to report.

They are satisfied with the success in NA and EU and promise to use these new resources to surprise players with a new approach to the game by the end of the year.

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The letter primarily addresses the topic of “Pantheon Wars” (the guild wars), which are not currently on the priority list. However, there will be 3vs3 PvP battles in the summer. Additionally, there are plans for more interplanetary travel and numerous other changes and innovations. You can read the full letter from Skyforge in German with all announcements and responses using the provided link.

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LoL: ARAM is being changed – New items and buffs planned!

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In the upcoming Patch 6.12, the popular ARAM mode in League of Legends is getting a few changes!

Patch 6.11 has just hit the live servers, but the development team is already working hard on future changes in League of Legends (LoL). In ARAM mode, all players receive a random champion to play on a specially designed map. This map has only 1 lane where all 10 players meet.

New to LoL? Here is our League of Legends beginner guide!

Planned Changes in ARAM Mode at LoL

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To ensure this fun mode doesn’t meet the same fate as Dominion, the developers seemingly want to bring “fresh air” and have planned changes to items and buffs. Please note that these changes are currently on the PBE server and are not final yet.

  • New Aura: In the “Howling Abyss” you previously had an aura that granted increased mana regeneration, passive experience, and 50% reduced healing effects on allies. Additionally, this aura now grants 40% cooldown reduction!
  • The following items have been removed: Doran’s Blade, Doran’s Ring, Doran’s Shield, Ancient Coin, Nomad’s Medallion, Amulet of Ascension, Spellthief’s Edge, Frostfang, Queen’s Frost, Relic Shield, Targon’s Brace, Mountain Armor, Wicked War Axe, Arcane Tracker, Lightbringer, Entropy, Winter Orb, Horn of the Protector
  • The following items have been added:
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    From these 3 items, you can only buy a maximum of 1 per champion. Additionally, the “Refillable Potion” and the “Corrupting Potion” have been added.
  • Changes to the Oracle’s Extract: The effect of this potion now lasts even through death. Additionally, it provides the function of the red trinket that shows you the shadows of enemies who are hiding in the bush.
  • Summoner Spell Clarity: This spell gets 2 changes in ARAM mode; 1. The mana restored to your own champion has been increased from 40% to 50% increased – 2. The mana restored to your allies has been reduced from 40% to 25% reduced.

Clear Path for Teemo in ARAM from League of Legends?!

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If these planned changes really persist as they are currently on the PBE servers, then it will not only bring “Fresh Air” into ARAM games but also much more frustration (more than already), when facing a Teemo as an opponent. Only the Oracle’s Extract will then be able to unveil traps like those set by Teemo – and that is a huge buff for the little Yordle, who is already very strong in this mode.

Removing the support items is also a strong nerf for some champions because many survived (better) the early game because of them. I do not want to claim that the ARAM mode is “unplayable” without these items, but they are indeed hard changes.

Are you satisfied with these changes or do you think Riot is shooting itself in the foot with the latest changes (like the removal of Solo Queue)?

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ARK feiert 1. Geburtstag – mit Drachen und Dinobabys

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time < 1 minutes

At ARK: Survival Evolved, the 1st anniversary is now being celebrated. And what is better than dinosaur babies? Exactly, dragons.

Birthday Dragons and Permanent Diseases

It has now been more than a year since ARK: Survival Evolved made a huge splash on Steam and entered Early Access. To celebrate this properly, Studio Wildcard has released a new patch, now number 242.

For a week, there are celebrations in the game, featuring some unique elements. This includes festive clothing (suits and hats), which however causes your character to wander around the island quite naked. But with the start of summer, that seems to be no problem, right?

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A good birthday surely does not go without a cake, which is consequently available to eat in ARK. However, one must first find some candles, which can be found in the supply crates. For stuffing oneself with the cake, a hefty XP buff awaits, making leveling significantly easier – at least for a while.

Apart from that, the patch has also brought new content, which will remain in the game beyond the birthday. The raising of dino babies is now more interactive, allowing players to cuddle, take walks, and feed them by hand, which increases their affection when they eventually become adults. There are also diseases that persist even beyond a character’s death. Once infected, you must necessarily search for a cure or live with this condition forever.

More news and articles about the dino MMO shooter can be found on our ARK: Survival Evolved game page.

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The Division: Wenn das PvP-Gefecht nicht enden will

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In the MMO shooter Tom Clancy’s The Division, a video shows how long some PvP fights in the Dark Zone can last.

Since the conflict update, a new value called Toughness has been introduced, which reflects health and armor value and transparently shows players how robust they are against enemy bullets. Especially in the Dark Zone, many agents now swear by extremely high Toughness values and craft builds with “Toughness” beyond the magical 500k mark.

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With this, they want to gain advantages over other agents, but also over the unpleasant NPCs. The motto is: Those who can take more, stay alive longer. However, when agents meet each other who all have high Toughness values, a confrontation can drag on.

This PVP battle lasts forever

The agent Yuri Weiner shows in the video a rather extensive fight against four rogue agents: He and a random other agent team up against the rogue group. What follows is probably one of the longest close-range PvP battles you have ever seen. Take a look:

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The community’s reactions to this video vary: Some “pro gamers” see a chance to make fun of the aim skills shown in the video. Others simply find it amusing and draw comparisons to airsoft guns. The video is definitely entertaining.

In the end – after some minutes of shooting – the two agents emerge victorious. The four rogues probably had less fun in this encounter.

What do you think of this video? How high is your agent’s Toughness?

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GTA 5 Online: Trailer und Release-Datum zum Mega-Update Finance and Felony

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time < 1 minutes

In the new trailer, you can see how versatile the massive update for GTA 5 Online will be!

The new add-on for GTA 5 Online is already within reach, as it will be played on the servers and made accessible to fans on June 7, 2016. To get waiting players even more excited for the upcoming expansion, there is now an exciting trailer that increases the hype even more.

Further Adventures in Finance and Felony – Here’s what you can expect!

As the head of an entire empire, you will be able to dominate the online world of GTA 5 in the future. Whether you do this through the sale of jewelry or drugs is entirely up to you. But be careful, you will be living even more dangerously than before. Until now, other players as VIPs were after you, but as the head of an illegal empire, you will be facing other players and the police.

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As you can see in the trailer, you can expect not only cool new jobs but also interesting ways to spend your hard-earned money. For example, there is the new super sports car Pegassi Reaper that you can race in the future.

The Further Adventures in Finance and Felony Update for GTA V is expected to be larger and deeper than any previous DLCs for this game.

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My MMO asks: How do you like Overwatch?

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For about 11 days now, Overwatch has been available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Many of our readers are enjoying Blizzard’s first venture into the world of shooters. They are diligently scoring headshots with the sexy sniper Widowmaker, pushing payloads with Reinhardt, and letting the healing effects of music resonate with Lúcio. Now that the initial “launch hype” has died down, it’s time for a new round of questions: How do you like Overwatch? Are you still excited about the game? Did your enthusiasm set in only after a few days? Or are you disappointed? Feel free to discuss with us in the comments!

Cortyn says: Anything other than “Overwatch has completely captivated me” would be a lie. Blizzard has once again succeeded in creating a game that (with very few exceptions) appeals to all my friends. Whether they are a “Counter Strike: Global Offensive” fanatic or a casual “Europa Universalis” player, Overwatch is fun for player types of all kinds – at least in my circle.

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In recent days, I have spent way too much time in the game and even neglected my RP a little – after all, I can justify that to my own conscience with “I’m basically researching for work.” Whether we are trying seriously to win a round or just unleashing total chaos with 6 Zaryas, starting a big “Power Rangers” party with 5 D.Vas in different colors – it’s enjoyable. As long as we play in a group, Overwatch is exactly what we have been wishing for. Pure fun.

Or to put it in the words of a good friend: “These are the golden days of Overwatch that we will remember later. When we played together with 6 people and were all in the same game together.”

Yes, such events have become rare. And yet, precisely because of this, Overwatch is definitely worth its money, as it brings everyone back together and has already created beautiful memories.

But enough about me, what is your opinion on Overwatch? Are you having fun and was the purchase worth it? Or do you belong to the faction that complains about the “lack of content” and regrets having “thrown money away”? Let us know in the comments!

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The Elder Scrolls Online: New Feature – Changes the Personality of Your Hero

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The DLC Dark Brotherhood has been released for the PC version of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online.

By purchasing the DLC, or if you have an active ESO Plus membership, you will receive the “Assassin” personality as a reward. With this personality, you can customize your appearance in the game. When activating the personality, your hero performs some new animations and behaves a bit differently. For example, he leans coolly against the wall and fiddles with his knife, which he also does when walking through the area. Or he cuts himself a piece of apple and eats it.

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Act like an Assassin

“Personality” is a new feature through which you can give your hero in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online more depth, as the emotes then reflect a certain personality. Of course, you can further emphasize the personality by giving your character appropriate clothing, items, and costumes. This way, you become an individual “Assassin”. You can see what this looks like in this video.

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More personalities will be introduced to the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online at later points in time, making them a sort of “collectible”. You will then decide which personality your hero should receive at what time.

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Destiny: Xur on 3rd June – What does he have today and where is he?

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In the MMO shooter Destiny , Xur arrives on June 3rd on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.

Next week at this time, we will know what is next for Destiny. Surprisingly, Bungie has announced a live stream for Thursday evening, called the “Destiny Reveal Stream.” It is said that the Guardians will learn what threat they will face next.

This can only be the reveal of the next expansion, which is expected in the fall. After Atheon, Crota, and Oryx, the next enemy should soon be waiting for us – a raid is considered almost certain. We will accompany the stream on Mein-MMO.de with a live ticker.

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So it’s likely that next week the Destiny fever will rise again! But for now, a cold-blooded player approaches, off to Xur.

All about Xur in Destiny on June 3rd, June 4th, and June 5th – Location and Inventory

When does Xur come and when does he leave?

Xur arrives on Friday, June 3rd at 11:00 AM in the Tower. He leaves 48 hours later, on Sunday, June 5th, at 11:00 AM.

Where is Xur?

Xur is on the balcony by the Speaker.

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What does Xur have today?

Xur sells the exotic fusion rifle Plan C. We have just published an article explaining how to handle fusion rifles and also introducing Plan C in detail. So this is timely – many Guardians have hesitation with fusion rifles. Xur wants 23 strange coins for Plan C.

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For Titans, there are the gloves ACD/0 Feedback Fence (29 DIS, 30 STR). Each piece of armor costs 13 strange coins.

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Hunters can purchase the helmet Graviton Forfeit from Xur (34 DIS, 31 INT).

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For Warlocks, he has the Alchemist’s Robe (89 INT).

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As a Legacy Engram, there is this time a chest. Year 1 items with year 1 stats can be decoded. The Legacy Engram is meant for collectors; Xur wants 29 strange coins for it.

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Overwatch Spielerzahlen: Es ist ein Hit – mehr als sieben Millionen Spieler!

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard has done it again! The online shooter Overwatch, released on May 24, is a complete success.

As Blizzard has announced, there are now more than seven million players in the online game. This is an amazing number, considering that the game just went live a little over a week ago.

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Blizzard can be rightfully proud

“Over the months and weeks leading up to the launch, we noticed a lot of love and support for Overwatch – from Blizzard gamers, FPS fans, and even from people who had never played a game like this before – and we are very grateful for the passion and enthusiasm from everyone,” says Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We worked hard to create this game – and a new game universe – that everyone can enjoy. We are excited about this successful launch and look forward to all the fun, competition, and new content that is still ahead of us.”

Overwatch Soldiers

Since the launch, players have switched heroes 326 million times and transported 11 million payloads to their objectives on the battlefields. In total, more than 119 million hours of gameplay have been spent. Blizzard is also pleased that Overwatch is not only resonating with players but is also among the highest-rated games of the year. The press is very enthusiastic about the online game.

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Blizzard deserves congratulations for this success. Once again, the company has shown that it can take an already well-known game principle and turn it into something truly special that appeals not only to genre fans but to almost everyone.

Just like with World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, or Heroes of the Storm, Blizzard does not reinvent the wheel but gives it a better rounding and chrome rims – and is once again completely successful.

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Black Desert: The new patch “breaks the PvP”, players find

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The latest patch of Black Desert brings many new items to the shop and introduces new amenities for the players – and a major controversy.

No XP Loss for Players with Positive Karma

Black Desert received a new update on June 1, which has brought several innovations to the game. Especially the game’s shop has received numerous new additions, including many new furniture items, expansions for the various stables in the game world, and plenty of horse armor.

Black Desert PvP

Crafters can rejoice that “Simple Cooking” and “Simple Alchemy” no longer consume energy (even if this is still reflected in the recipe costs).

The most important change of the patch primarily affects PvP fans. For those who have 0 karma or more on their account, they will no longer lose experience points when killed in PvP. This change does not apply to players with negative karma (specifically Gankers) – they still lose XP upon death. Many players see this as a major “gamebreaker” that would ruin the appeal of PvP and practically ensures that only “good” behavior in PvP is worthwhile – because who would want to play the villain when the freedom of the PvP system is taken away?

Originally, the patch was supposed to bring the Valencia update, but it has been postponed for now and will be delivered later.

For more news and articles about the MMORPG, you can find it on our Black Desert game page.

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  2. massivelyop.com

WoW: Nostalrius – “All just stolen?” (and not from Blizzard)

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Nostalrius, the former private server of World of Warcraft, is facing new allegations. What is true about the accusations?

The developers of MaNGOS are considering a lawsuit

The story surrounding the closed private server of World of Warcraft, Nostalrius, seems to never end. Now other parties are getting involved.

As the online magazine Buffed reports, which claims to be in contact with a “Daniel” who, along with his team, holds the copyrights to the emulator software MaNGOS, the story around Nostalrius could develop into a much more complex legal dispute. The private server Nostalrius reportedly only operated thanks to the MaNGOS software, which underwent some modifications.

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According to “Daniel”, the Nostalrius team now wants to resell the emulator’s data to Blizzard to prevent it from circulating – further private servers of this quality should be prevented. However, this creates another problem, as the MaNGOS software is also copyrighted, which would be violated upon selling the modified version.

“The interesting thing is that Nostalrius will likely sell that very emulator with some improvements (which in their scope do not create any copyright over the software as a whole) to Blizzard, thus not only violating Blizzard’s rights but also our copyright over the software, which we certainly will not accept.”

According to the email, the Nostalrius team is using the server’s data as a “basis for negotiation” to do business with Blizzard. According to Daniel, such deals are “normal” and have occurred with many server operators – although very little has come to the public’s attention.

Mein-MMO says: Whether there is really any truth to Daniel’s statements is hard to say. At least in recent years, there have been no publicly known cases of Blizzard buying the code from private servers to prevent it from being distributed online. Perhaps we will never know if these accusations hold any truth, but probably only after the Nostalrius team’s conversation with Blizzard in the coming days. Until then, this is all just unfounded speculation.

For more news and articles around Blizzard’s MMORPG and the Nostalrius debate, you can find them on our World of Warcraft gaming page.

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