The Elder Scrolls Online: Server down am 31.5. und dann sind die Veteranenränge weg – DLC kommt heute

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online today, it’s time for PC players: the Dark Brotherhood is coming. There is a server down and then the veteran ranks are gone.

Many players of the MMO The Elder Scrolls Online are confused because with the upcoming DLC Dark Brotherhood, the veteran ranks will be abolished. Before, players worked towards increasing these ranks, and now they are simply supposed to disappear. What impact does this have on the game and what does it mean for the players? In a new video from ProNDC, this is explained in detail. You can watch the video right here.

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As you can see, the veteran ranks are effectively replaced by the champion levels.  While players previously advanced in both areas, after Dark Brotherhood they will only progress through the champion level. There will be a conversion of the previously earned veteran ranks, so in principle, players lose nothing. But this will be explained in detail in the video linked above.

Server down in ESO – Today, The Elder Scrolls Online “Dark Brotherhood” is coming for PC

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Dark Brotherhood will be released on May 31 for PC and on June 14 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Since today noon at 12:00 our time, there has been a server down for PC and Mac. After that, at least for PC players, the veteran ranks have disappeared and a new era begins.

Then all players of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online can join the Dark Brotherhood and experience a lot of adventures in the shadows.

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Overwatch Guide: How to Counter Every Hero – The Recipe Against Bastion and Co.

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Overwatch strongly relies on its heroes, each with clear strengths and weaknesses. We will show you how to counter each hero effectively.

Particularly for newcomers to Overwatch, one hero may be especially unpopular. We’re talking about Bastion, the cheerful beeping combat robot, who can transform at any time into an extremely powerful stationary turret and often takes down entire teams effortlessly as a happy camper, usually snagging the “Play of the Game” moment as well.

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However, Bastion can be countered quite easily if you know how and have the right hero ready. Therefore, we will show you here which heroes counter which other character effectively.

HeroGood againstVulnerable to
Bastion:

 

The robot camper is ideal against all heroes that need to get close, but characters with long range or special skills like Genji’s projectile reflection or Roadhog’s hook have little chance against him.

·         Reaper

 

·         Mercy

·         Lucio

·         D.VA

         Winston

·         Widowmaker

 

·         Hanzo

         Pharah

         Tracer

         Junkrat

         Genji

         Roadhog

D.VA:

 

D.VA is strong at mid to close range and sweeps away all other heroes easily. But beware of more resilient tanks, stun heroes, or Zarya, who can quickly gain enough firepower through her shield to grill you in seconds!

·         Torbjörn (turrets)

 

·         Widowmaker

         Hanzo

         Soldier: 76

·         Junkrat

 

·         Roadhog

         Zarya

         Zenyatta

         Mei

         Genji

Genji:

 

The cyber ninja Genji is an ideal flanker and disruptor, capable of striking quickly. However, he should stay away from even faster heroes like Tracer or area attacks.

·         Widowmaker

 

·         Roadhog

         Bastion

         D.VA

         Torbjörn

·         Tracer

 

·         Pharah

         Zarya

         Mei

         Winston

Lucio:

 

This supporter is very fast and buffs his team passively. He works well with all heroes, especially melee fighters. However, enemies with high burst damage are his weakness, as they can take him down before he can heal himself.

·         Works well with all melee heroes.·         Widowmaker

 

·         Roadhog

         Pharah

         Tracer

Hanzo:

 

Bowman Hanzo is a sniper who climbs walls and has a particularly dangerous ultimate. He should watch out for speedy enemies and other snipers.

·         Zenyatta

 

·         McCree

         Bastion

         Torbjörn

         Pharah

         Symmetra

·         Widowmaker

 

·         Mei

         Reinhardt

         Tracer

         Genji

Junkrat:

 

Junkrat is ideal for mining chokepoints or taking down slow heroes. However, he struggles against speedy enemies and snipers.

·         Bastion

 

·         Reinhardt

         McCree

         Symmetra

·         Widowmaker

 

·         Hanzo

         Reaper

         Pharah

         Tracer

McCree:

 

Cowboy McCree is a good damage dealer but a bit slow. He is therefore vulnerable to snipers.

·         Roadhog

 

·         Reinhardt

         Tracer

         Genji

·         Widowmaker

 

·         Hanzo

         Bastion

Mei:

 

A defensive control character, effective against ranged fighters. However, she has little hope against burst damage.

·         Widowmaker

 

·         Hanzo

         Lucio

         Symmetra

         Bastion

         Torbjörn

·         Junkrat

 

·         Reaper

         Pharah

Mercy:

 

A strong healer who has little durability and is virtually defenseless against attackers. Especially fast heroes or snipers quickly take her down.

·         Mercy fits into any team·         Widowmaker

 

·         Hanzo

         McCree

         Tracer

Pharah:

 

A mobile attacker who deals a lot of damage, but is quickly taken down in close combat.

·         Torbjörn

 

·         Bastion

         Junkrat

         Mei

·         Widowmaker

 

·         Hanzo

         McCree

         Roadhog

         Soldier: 76

Reaper:

 

An assassin who deals a lot of damage at close range. Agile heroes that can deal damage quickly are a problem for him.

·         Mercy

 

·         Zenyatta

         Widowmaker

         Hanzo

         Winston

         D.VA

·         Pharah

 

·         Lucio

         McCree

         Soldier: 76

Reinhardt:

 

This tank is especially effective against distant targets, but mobile heroes can bypass his shield.

·         Widowmaker

 

·         Hanzo

         Torbjörn

         Soldier: 76

·         Pharah

 

·         Bastion

         Junkrat

         McCree

         Mei

         Zenyatta

         Tracer

Roadhog:

 

A brutal close-range tank who can deal significant damage. However, he is defenseless against distant targets.

·         D.VA

 

·         Pharah

         Genji

         Tracer

         Mercy

         Zenyatta

·         Pharah (long range)

 

·         Hanzo

         Bastion

         Widowmaker

         Zenyatta (long range)

         Torbjörn

Soldier: 76:

 

He performs most effectively at mid range, as his rifle is quite accurate and deals a lot of DPS. His Helix rockets are optimal against stationary targets or slow heroes. However, snipers and close combat heroes are his downfall.

·         Pharah

 

·         Roadhog

         Bastion

         Torbjörn

·         Widowmaker

 

·         Hanzo

         Reaper

         McCree

         Reinhardt

Symmetra:

 

A supporter who builds turrets and teleporters. The turrets are optimal against flankers with low hitpoints. However, strong heroes can break through.

·         Genji

 

·         Tracer

         Reaper

·         Junkrat

 

·         Pharah

         Zarya

         Winston

Torbjörn:

 

Torbjörn is a purely defensive hero who can stop any advance with his turrets. He is vulnerable to fast opponents and long-range attacks.

·         Good against all teams with few tanks and heroes with low hitpoints·         Widowmaker

 

·         Hanzo

         McCree

         Tracer

         Zenyatta

         Junkrat

         Pharah

Tracer:

 

Tracer is incredibly fast and a constant nuisance when she gets behind enemy lines and mows down slow targets and supports. However, she struggles against resilient tanks and rapid-fire weapons.

·         Widowmaker

 

·         Hanzo

         Bastion

         Mercy

         Torbjörn

         Zenyatta

·         McCree

 

·         Reaper

         Roadhog

         Winston

         Soldier: 76

         Pharah

Widowmaker:

 

A very mobile sniper who deals a lot of damage from long distances with headshots. Agile melee fighters are her downfall.

·         Mercy

 

·         Zenyatta

         McCree

         Soldier: 76

         Bastion

         Torbjörn

·         Tracer

 

·         Genji

         Reaper

         Winston

Winston:

 

A strong tank who breaks enemy formations effectively. Strong melee heroes are his nemesis.

·         Torbjörn

 

·         Widowmaker

         Hanzo

         Genji

         Tracer

·         Reaper

 

·         McCree

         Mei

         Zenyatta

         Zarya

Zarya:

 

A very strong off-tank who can deal a lot of damage if she is prepared.

·         Bastion

 

·         D.VA

         McCree

         Winston

         Genji

         Symmetra

·         Reaper

 

·         Bastion

 

·         Roadhog

Zenyatta:

 

An offensive supporter who can target stationary objectives effectively. However, he doesn’t fare well against assassins and snipers.

·         Bastion

 

·         Reinhardt

         Torbjörn

         Winston

         Roadhog

         D.VA

·         Widowmaker

 

·         Hanzo

         Genji

         Tracer

Do you have any other counters in mind? Let us know in the comments! And also check out our guide overview for Overwatch!

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WoW: “Classic” servers – Petition submitted with 200,000 signatures

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Blizzard met with Mark Kern to discuss legacy servers in World of Warcraft. A petition with 200,000 signatures was submitted.

Blizzard is in “Listening” mode

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After the WoW private server Nostalrius was shut down under threat of punishment, fans of classic World of Warcraft were swept up in a huge wave of enthusiasm. Following a pretty extensive petition, Blizzard has now had its first meeting with a proponent of legacy servers. Mark Kern, the former head of World of Warcraft, recently had an initial meeting with Mike Morhaime, the CEO of Blizzard.

However, there was really no great surprise for Mike Morhaime. According to Kern, Blizzard’s head already knew everything that Kern had to say; nonetheless, they went through the points one by one and specifically elaborated on what the fans’ concerns were and why more than 200,000 signatures were gathered for it.

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“What Mike definitely wanted to clarify was that the technology – while not unreachable – is definitely more complicated than we let it appear. It’s not as simple as just firing up a server, as Nostalrius did. Blizzard has a huge infrastructure and many systems associated with it. Moreover, they are very concerned about meeting quality standards.”

During this week, the second major meeting will take place, then with the operators of the former private server Nostalrius. A specific date for this has not been announced for security reasons. Generally, however, Kern sees these meetings as a positive sign, as Blizzard is definitely listening – and that is already more than many fans had hoped for over the years.

More news and articles about the game and the legacy debate can be found on our World of Warcraft game page.

The title image comes from Kern’s Twitter account as a sign that he (left) and Mike Morhaime (right) still understand fun after all these years.

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Destiny: Dämmerungsstrike am 31.5. – Das bringt die Woche

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In the MMO shooter Destiny a new week begins with Nightfall strike and raid challenge.

At 11:00 AM today, something ends: the Iron Banner and the Trials of Osiris. But something else begins: the new week in Destiny.

Destiny-Darkblade

Currently, there are no major features, and nothing exciting has been announced. May is over, the live streams have ended, and everyone is waiting for E3 in Los Angeles. It’s expected that at the Sony conference, Bungie will present the next expansion. But they are still so tight-lipped that they haven’t even officially confirmed that.

This week’s Nightfall strike is the Sunless Cell

The Sunless Cell is up. You can again acquire coveted strike-exclusive items.

Modifiers are:

  • Berzerker – Enemies are relentless and do not retreat
  • Sidearms – Primary weapons are preferred
  • Flayer – Guardians’ radar is obscured.
  • Aerial – Guardians deal more damage while in the air

The combo “Sunless Cell” and “No Radar” has a bit of a blind man’s buff feel.

These collectible items are wanted by the faction vendors in the week of May 31 to June 7.

  • The Dead Orbit is looking for Ghost Flowers.
  • The New Monarchy craves Relic Iron.
  • The Future War Cult also wants Relic Iron.

This is what awaits Guardians in the Elders’ Challenge

Flayer is a modifier – so no radar. Additionally, “Specialist” is active, special weapons are preferred as a weapon type.

Bonus points are available this week for super kills.

Destiny-Oryx

The enemies are “Seditious Mind” (Vex), Kelksis (Fallen), and Val Aru’un (Cabal).

Papa Oryx issues the raid challenge

Oryx is the one this week who is taking a big risk and issuing the raid challenge. Defeat me in a specific way and I’ll drop extra loot.

How to get the bonus loot and make Oryx go up in smoke, you can read here.

Oryx’s illegitimate son Thalnok waits in Oryx’s court

In the tier of Oryx’s court, Thalnok is up, who would like to replace Crota and therefore copies his abilities.

This week’s challenges in the video guide

If you need inspiration or help for this week’s activities, we might have what you need.

Here’s a solo run through the Nightfall strike by our friend Nexxoss.

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This is how you defeat Oryx in Challenge Mode.

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If Thalnok really wants to be like Crota, then he should meet the same end …

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If you’re looking for comrades for the tasks, check out our article on finding German-speaking players in Destiny.

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FIFA 16: “Ligue 1” tournament has started and brings exclusive TOTS card

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In FIFA 16, the TOTS tournament of Ligue 1 is live. As a reward for victory, there’s an exclusive player card.

Last Friday, the teams of the season from the Italian and French leagues were released in FIFA 16’s “Ultimate Team” mode. Concurrently, the “Serie A” TOTS tournament started, which brought a TOTS card of a German-Italian talent.

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Now the “Ligue 1” tournament replaces this cup and also brings a tournament-exclusive TOTS card into the game.

Maxime Gonalons is the exclusive TOTS card of the “Ligue 1” tournament

The French player Maxime Gonalons from Qlympique Lyon has now also received a card that fits into the ranks of the previous TOTS player cards. However, you cannot obtain this card in sets or purchase it on the transfer market – it is exclusively available as a reward for the “Ligue 1” tournament.

These are the participation requirements:

Exactly 18 players from Ligue 1 in the starting lineup and on the bench

Online rewards:

  • First victory: TOTS card of Maxime Gonalons
  • Second victory: Rare Gold Pack and Marco Verrati
  • Third victory: Premium Coin Set (at least 4000 coins) and Joao Moutinho
  • Additional victories: Premium Coin Set (at least 4000 coins)

Offline rewards:

  • First victory: Premium Gold Set
  • Additional victories: Coin Set with at least 2000 coins

Gonalons and the cards from the sets cannot be listed on the transfer market.

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The tournament runs from May 30 to June 3.

You can view the entire team of the season of Ligue 1 in FIFA 16 here.

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The Division: No Challenge Mode Yet – But Weekly Mission on 31st May

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Today, a new Strategic Mission starts in The Division, for which you have one week. Additionally: Is the Challenge Mode of “Clear Sky” already active?

For a week now, we have been able to play the contents of Update 1.2. One new feature is: There are now two missions that we can complete within 7 days to earn rewards.

The “Weekly ISAC Task” provides Division Tech along with an exclusive cosmetic item and is supplemented by Ubisoft with special videos about the Division technician Simon Keyes. This is released every Thursday. A bit confusing: The in-game timer indicates that the reset of this task is every Tuesday. However, this timer is not correct.

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The Weekly Mission “Strategic Task” consists of a total of four tasks and grants you 30 Phoenix Credits upon successful completion. This resets every Tuesday – the timer is correct here.

This is the Strategic Task on May 31st.

This task has no “background story” like the ISAC task. You just need to complete the four tasks by next Tuesday:

  • Eliminate 50 Cleaners: Go into the Dark Zone and take out Cleaners. But be careful, the flamethrowers are lethal!
  • Dismantle 20 specialized items: You need to dismantle 20 items of “blue” quality or higher.
  • Eliminate 50 LMB Mercenaries: This does not have to happen in the Dark Zone.
  • Complete 10 missions: For this, complete 10 main missions on the difficulty level “Hard” or “Challenging”.
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The 30 Phoenix Credits as a reward will probably not cause anyone to rejoice. However, most of these tasks are done on the side, so minimal extra effort is required.

Challenge Mode of “Clear Sky” not yet active

As of now, the Challenge Mode of the new raid “Clear Sky” is not live yet. According to Massive, this will be released a week after the Conflict update – so sometime soon.

Whether it will be unlocked during the day is uncertain. The daily reset usually happens at 2 AM our time. Presumably, the Challenge Mode will come after the maintenance on Thursday.

If there are official updates, you will find out soon with us. We have already covered the Challenge Mode of “Clear Sky” here.

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Overwatch: Who is Liao? A new hero?

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Blizzard gives a first hint at a possible new hero for Overwatch. What is the story behind Liao?

Liao – A Founder of Overwatch?

Blizzard took the time to cover the extensive history of the Overwatch organization in a long blog post and summarize it in the form of a “story report”. Most of the information contained therein has already been summarized for you in our overview of the background story of Overwatch.

However, Blizzard wouldn’t be Blizzard if they didn’t use such an opportunity to embed a new, small detail in the post, which immediately raises new theories.

According to the story, the original team of the Overwatch special unit consisted not only of Soldier: 76, Reaper, Pharah’s mother (Sombra?), Reinhardt, and Torbjörn, but also of a 6th person with the last name “Liao”.

Overwatch Classic Heroes Action

Unfortunately, the post doesn’t offer more than just the last name of this person. There aren’t even any artworks from which Liao could be recognized. However, he might be hidden in some form in the maps of Overwatch – even if in a guise that we cannot recognize yet. Since the name at least sounds Chinese or Taiwanese, there could be a connection to the researcher Mei, whose backstory still leaves plenty of room for possible connections.

Another character that fans are hotly debating is “Sombra”, the allegedly deceased mother of Pharah, who might return as a villain.

We will keep you updated as soon as there is more information regarding any of the new characters.

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, check out our Overwatch game page.

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Overwatch Soldier: 76 Guide – Headshots and Explosions

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In our guide, we will tell you how to get the most out of Soldier: 76 and become a plague for the enemy team in Overwatch.

The Super Soldier in the Service of Good

Overwatch has been accessible for several days for all players who decided to buy it, and slowly but surely, more is being learned about the various heroes that Blizzard’s shooter has to offer. After a guide for Knight Reinhardt and musician Lúcio, we are now focusing on Soldier: 76, who once led Overwatch.

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Heavy Pulse Rifle – Deadly Precision in Bursts

  • The pulse rifle becomes less accurate the longer you shoot. With controlled bursts of 3 shots each, you maintain the highest precision even at maximum distance.
  • You should refrain from bursts in direct close combat and just “let loose”.
  • Due to its high precision, the pulse rifle is perfect for headshots. Especially Pharahs, who are “slow” in the air, can be taken down with just a few hits.

Sprinting – The Speed Advantage

  • Sprinting has no cooldown. So always use it when you don’t need to shoot. There is basically no reason not to sprint!

Helix Rockets – For the Extra Boom

  • The area damage of the helix rockets is low. Only actual hits are truly devastating, but they can eliminate weak heroes (like Tracer, Widowmaker, Zenyatta) in a fraction of a second.
  • If a Genji reflects and has very little health left, aim the helix rockets at the ground at his feet. Although the rocket itself will not deal damage, the area damage cannot be reflected and can kill him.
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Biotic Field – Healing for the Whole Team

  • If you know a fight is coming, first run to cover and deploy the biotic field. Especially in a 1-on-1 duel, this often provides the decisive advantage.
  • The biotic field heals 200 health points for all allies who spend the entire duration in it. Thus, Soldier: 76 can also be a relatively solid supporter without sacrificing firepower.

Tactical Visor – Precise Aimbot with Tricks

  • The Tactical Visor completely reloads your magazine when used. Keep this in mind if you want to use the ultimate for a “spontaneous reload”.
  • Use the ultimate only when the enemy is distracted or has no protection (for example, from Reinhardt’s shield). A targeted shield can completely “absorb” the ultimate without achieving any effect.
  • Although the Tactical Visor is an aimbot, you still have to aim roughly! Bring the crosshair close to the vulnerable heroes, because the visor always aims at the opponent who is closest to the center of the screen.
    Overwatch Soldier Tactical Visor
  • During the Tactical Visor, the helix rockets are also aimed at your current target. However, this does not necessarily mean that the rocket will hit its target – as it is not “homing” (like normal ammunition) but simply flies to the spot where your opponent stood when shot.

When is Soldier: 76 Meaningful?

Soldier: 76 fits into any team composition. Whether as an attacker or as a defender, he is useful and performs each role excellently. His weaknesses are primarily McCree, Widowmaker, Hanzo, and Reaper, who can eliminate Soldier before he can react. If you face multiple of these heroes, a switch may be worthwhile.

Find more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter on our Overwatch game page.

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Destiny: Videos der Woche sind ganz schön motivierend

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In the MMO shooter Destiny , developer Bungie has selected new videos of the week.

The winning video was presented a few days ago, last week it was our video of the week, this time Bungie says, “This is our favorite.”

 
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Bungie gives a special mention to this “Trials of Osiris” motivational video. It features a speech about what it takes to be the very best and reach the lighthouse on Mercury with soothing music in the background and some gameplay scenes. It has a bit of a Rocky montage feel, making you want to carry half a pig through cold storage.

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As the third video mentioned by Bungie, there’s this cinematic with poetic moments:

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Our video of the week: That one guy who always shows up late!

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Until next week and stay epic out there, Guardians.

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SMITE feiert Release auf Playstation 4 mit schickem Trailer

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The release of SMITE for PlayStation 4 is approaching, accompanied by a nice trailer.

SMITE on PS4 comes with 60 fps

After SMITE conquered the Xbox One last year, the PlayStation 4 is now on the list. Following the beta phase, HiRez’s godly MOBA will celebrate its official release tomorrow, on May 31, 2016. From then on, all players can download the MOBA for free from the PlayStation Store and dive into battles among the various pantheons.

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Throughout the beta, SMITE has experienced some improvements on Sony’s console, increasing the framerate from 30 to a constant 60, which should lead to a much smoother gaming experience.

Just at the beginning of the year, HiRez decided to further increase the number of different god pantheons. After the Romans, Hindus, Chinese, Greeks, and Mayans, the game has now been expanded with the first deities from the Japanese pantheon.

If you want to get an overview of SMITE, we recommend our comprehensive review:

SMITE Review: Just another MOBA?

For more news and articles about HiRez’s godly MOBA, you can find them on our SMITE game page.

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Landmark: Builder-MMO hat Release nächste Woche, wird 10$ kosten

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Landmark will be released as a budget title on PC in 2 weeks. The game already has an exciting development history behind it, currently it is in a longer valley.

Landmark is scheduled to appear on June 10 at 7:00 PM our time. It will be a $10 title, probably costing €10 in Europe then. It all starts on June 10. Those who purchase a Founder package sometime before June 6 can start 2 days earlier: on June 8 at 7:00 PM.

A comprehensive FAQ about the launch has been promised.

When will Landmark finally take off, we asked 2 years ago? Answer: Never

Landmark has already had a turbulent development history at this point. It was in a closed beta for ages. Two years ago we speculated when it would finally go into an open beta and “take off” properly.

It turns out: never.

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Landmark was originally envisioned as a “This is how the developers do it” perspective on Everquest Next. Players were supposed to get the same tools that the developers used to create assets for the next-gen MMO. They were to be able to stake land, build houses, and even command NPCs to create their own stories.

With the cancellation of Everquest Next, this grand vision of seeing self-built content in an MMORPG is now finished.

Probably the quietest launch of the year

Mein MMO says: Unusual situation. Landmark was an interesting title approximately two years ago, when the hype around EQ Next was still boiling; many probably thought “Once it’s a bit further along and goes into open beta, I’ll take a look!” However, the development speed slowed down, as did the interest in the title.

Landmark

After the cancellation of Everquest Next, the “hype curve” is likely at an absolute low point. Releasing the game now, without an open beta beforehand – good. In any case, one can be curious to see how the game develops. It is an interesting title with an unusual concept – and despite the slow development speed, a lot has happened in two years.

Favorable signs certainly look different. But Landmark will probably be as close as we will ever get to the beautiful dream of Everquest Next.

When June 10 arrives, you will definitely be able to purchase and download Landmark here on the game’s homepage.

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FIFA 16: TOTS der türkischen Süper Lig bringt deutsche Nationalspieler

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In FIFA 16: FUT, two of the last teams of the season for this TOTS period come today: the “Rest of the World” TOTS and the TOTS of the Turkish Süper Lig.

The TOTS period is slowly coming to an end. Next Friday, another team of the season is expected, after which we will have to wait until about early August for the TOTS of the MLS. By then, the focus will be on FIFA 17. The first info on FIFA 17 can be found here.

However, today two more TOTS are being released: For the first time in the FIFA series, the TOTS of the Turkish Süper Lig is included. Additionally, starting tonight, the “Rest of the World” team of the season will be available.

This is the TOTS of the Turkish Süper Lig

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This TOTS features some top players like Eto’o (overall 88), Mario Gomez (87), Lukas Podolski (87), and Nani (87). However, player cards with values over 90 are not found.

Starting XI

  • GK: Volkan Demirel – Fenerbahçe
  • LB: Hasan Ali Kaldırım – Fenerbahçe
  • CB: Douglão – Akhisar Belediyespor
  • CB: Yalçın Ayhan – Medipol Başakşehir
  • RB: Ömer Ali Şahiner – Torku Konyaspor
  • CDM: Oğuzhan Özyakup – Beşiktaş
  • RM: Edin Višća – Medipol Başakşehir
  • CAM: José Sosa – Beşiktaş
  • LF: Nani – Fenerbahçe
  • ST: Mario Gomez – Beşiktaş
  • ST: Samuel Eto’o – Antalyaspor

Substitutes

  • GK: Zydrunas Karcemarskas – Gaziantepspor
  • CB: Serdar Azuz – Bursaspor
  • RB: Gökhan Gönül – Fenerbahçe
  • CDM: Musa Çagiran – Osmanlıspor
  • CDM: Atiba Hutchinson – Beşiktaş
  • RM: Lukas Podolski – Galatasaray
  • ST: Hugo Rodallega – Akhisar Belediyespor

Reserves

  • GK: Charles Itandje – Çaykur Rizespor
  • CB: Simon Kjær – Fenerbahçe
  • CDM: Mehmet Topal – Fenerbahçe
  • LM: Alban Meha – Torku Konyaspor
  • RM: Aminu Umar – Osmanlıspor

This is the “Rest of the World” TOTS

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This TOTS features players who have shown outstanding performances in the remaining leagues available in FIFA 16 Ultimate Team. However, there are no separate teams of the season for these leagues. Outstanding players are not present, though. Darijo Srna from Shakhtar Donetsk stands out with an overall rating of 88. Additionally, there are players from the leagues of Austria and Switzerland.

Starting XI

  • GK: Roberto – Olympiacos CFP (Greece)
  • LB: Patrik Mráz – Piast Gliwice (Poland)
  • LB: Adam Mójta – Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała (Poland)
  • RB: Darijo Srna – Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine)
  • LM: Daryl Horgan – Dundalk FC (Rep. of Ireland)
  • CM: Aaron Mooy – Melbourne City (Australia)
  • RM: Yoric Ravet – Grasshopper Club Zurich (Switzerland)
  • CAM: Konstantinos Fortounis – Olympiacos CFP (Greece)
  • ST: Bruno Fornalroli – Melbourne City (Australia)
  • ST: Leigh Griffiths – Celtic (Scotland)
  • ST: Nemanja Nikolics – Legia Warszawa (Poland)

Substitutes

  • GK: Shin Hwa Yong – Pohang Steelers (Korea)
  • CB: Christoph Schosswendter – FC Admira Wacker Mödling (Austria)
  • CB: Andreas Johansson – IFK Norrköping (Sweden)
  • CM: Mike Jensen – Rosenborg BK (Norway)
  • LM: Arnór Ingvi Traustason – IFK Norrköping (Sweden)
  • ST: Jonatan Soriano – Red Bull Salzburg (Austria)
  • ST: Lukas Spalvis – Aalborg (Denmark)

Reserves

  • GK: Neil Alexander – Hearts of Midlothian (Scotland)
  • LB: Ludwig Augstinsson – FC København (Denmark)
  • RB: Siphiwe Tshabalala – Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa)
  • RF: Pål André Helland – Rosenborg BK (Norway)
  • ST: Munas Dabbur – Grasshopper Club Zurich (Switzerland)

These TOTS are available from today, 7 PM, until Wednesday, June 1, also at 7 PM, in the sets.

All other info and a list of previous TOTS in FIFA 16 can be found here.

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Heroes of the Storm wird 1 – Feiert mit Bonus-Exp und mehr

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Heroes of the Storm is celebrating its first anniversary – with experience point bonuses and unique offers in the shop!

The one-year anniversary of Blizzard’s MOBA Heroes of the Storm is coming soon. Therefore, from June 2 to June 12, there will be a bonus of 50 percent more experience for every match. Perfect for leveling up a few heroes to level 5, especially since the long-awaited new ranked system will also go live in June.

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But that’s not all, to celebrate the first birthday, there’s something for the players as well. Soon, a package will be available in the shop that includes the following heroes and goodies:

  • The Butcher
  • Hammer
  • Xul
  • Morales
  • Uther
  • Kerrigan
  • Artanis
  • Arthas
  • 7-Day Stimpack
  • Tyrael’s Charger

The price for the package has unfortunately not yet been announced, but if you already own any of the mentioned heroes, the package will be cheaper overall. And lastly, there will be a special portrait if you log into Heroes of the Storm during the event period from June 2 to June 12!

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The Division: Wie wird der Challenge-Mode von „Klarer Himmel“? Wann kommt er?

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This week, the Challenge Mode of the new raid “Clear Sky” in The Division starts.

About a week ago, the Conflict Update of The Division went live and brought numerous new features, including the second raid called “Clear Sky”. This endgame group activity is currently only playable in Hard Mode and does not pose a significant challenge for many agents.

Just a few hours after the launch of Update 1.2, numerous players reported having succeeded in the raid. The general opinion on this: “Clear Sky” is fun, but it’s way too short. It can be completed in less than 15 minutes – especially when the gear is high quality and has an average score above 200. If you’re still struggling with the raid, feel free to peek into our “Clear Sky” guide.

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The agents who have been yearning for truly challenging PvE challenges can now pay attention: The Challenge Mode of “Clear Sky” is coming.

What will the Challenge Mode of “Clear Sky” be like and when will it be released?

As the Community Developer Yannick Banchereau recently speculated in a livestream, “Clear Sky” in Challenging Mode will indeed be a challenge for all players. In comparison to “Falcon Lost” in Challenge Mode, it is expected to step it up a notch.

Players are currently speculating in the forums how the raid will look like in Challenging mode and whether it can deliver on its promises. Massive has already hinted that players will need to come up with a different strategy than in Hard Mode to successfully complete the raid.

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Currently, the general strategy is that an agent grabs a fuse, the survival link is activated, and the others heal him on the way to the fuse box – if needed. Because a few bullets from the previous enemies’ weapons can be shrugged off quite easily.

In Challenge Mode, it is expected to be different: Here, you probably won’t be able to carry the fuse for seconds while happily taking in bullets. The previous “strategy” will likely need to be discarded.

However, it is also still unknown whether the mechanics of the Challenge Mode will function the same way as in Hard Mode. Maybe Massive will pull a Challenge Mode exclusive surprise out of the hat.

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Additionally, it is currently not certain when the Challenge Mode of “Clear Sky” will actually be released. So far, it has always been said: One week after the launch of Update 1.2. This would mean tomorrow, Tuesday, May 31st. What time it starts remains to be seen. However, it may also be possible that we have to face the new challenge only next Thursday after the weekly maintenance on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Overwatch: “Another Bastion?!” – This is how the “Play of the Game” is determined

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In Overwatch the “Play of the Game” moment is shown after each round, usually a particularly impressive action by a player. But how does the game determine which actions are worthy of such recognition?

One round of Overwatch is over and all players are still sitting in front of their screens full of anticipation, waiting for the “Play of the Game” moment. Because here it shows who had the supposedly coolest action in the last battle. For example, McCree, who takes down opponents one after the other, or an entire team that goes down in the hail of bullets from a particularly deviously positioned Bastion.

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But how does Overwatch decide which of the many moments and actions in the last round deserve such mention at the end of the game? For this topic, the website Gamespot interviewed Blizzard employee and programmer Rowan Hamilton.

“Computers don’t actually know what is cool”

It is hard, Hamilton says, to let a computer decide what a cool moment is and what isn’t. Therefore, the system behind the “Play of the Game” is also complex and in constant flux. That’s why the developers regularly look at heroes who have a particularly high number of “Play of The Game” moments.

If they feel these heroes are overrepresented or the associated gameplay mechanics are simply not exciting, they change variables in their program.

Therefore, the monk Zenyatta no longer automatically gets a “Play of the Game” every time he just hovers in the air and uses his ultimate. The massive healing spike of this skill had inflated the selection algorithm every time.

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Skill matters!

This algorithm includes a lot of factors and variables, so many that Hamilton can’t list them all. However, one interesting detail: The system considers both healing and the circumstances under which successes are achieved. So, for example, if one casually gives headshots to players who are AFK at the other end of the map as Widowmaker, it counts far less than if one accurately blows the head off a wildly darting Tracer.

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The system is always in motion and is constantly being developed and revised. Therefore, we might soon see other “Play of the Game” moments than just Bastion in constant fire or Junkrat blowing up half the team with his tire again.

Related to the topic: Overwatch Guides and Tips – The Comprehensive Overview

The title image and the second Bastion GIF are from this Kotaku article. It has compiled numerous “This Bastion always gets Play of the Game, while I should get it!” memes.

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GTA 5 Online: Become the leader of your own criminal empire – in the new update!

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The new update for GTA 5 Online is really something; VIP was yesterday – become the real boss!

Regular updates are released for GTA 5 Online in online mode to provide players with more variety and fun while playing. After you already strolled through the online world of Grand Theft Auto 5 as a VIP and hired bodyguards for protection, there is now the next big step. The update Further Adventures in Finance and Felony is one of the largest and most complex updates that has ever been released for GTA Online.

The Further Adventures in Finance and Felony update for GTA 5 Online

GTA 5 Online Airplane Job

We have already reported that Rockstar Games is planning major updates for GTA 5 Online that are supposed to create a whole new gaming experience. In the new update, which will be released on 07.06., you are not just a VIP, but you make a big leap up the career ladder. You can now expand your organization and even become the CEO of your own empire.

For this, you buy an office and special warehouses to oversee the logistics and storage of your goods. But be careful – if you trade in hot goods, not only will the LSPD be right on your heels; other criminals will also smell the potential loot.

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The Pegassi Reaper – one of the new cars from the update

Further Adventures in Finance and Felony offers brand new gameplay, new special vehicles, and new features. Further details and the official trailer for the update are expected to be released later this week. So we have something to look forward to!

Also interesting: GTA 5 Online Guide – 5 ways to earn money fast!

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Elite: Dangerous – Bisher größtes Update ist live, bringt mysteriöse Engineers

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The latest update for the space MMO Elite Dangerous has been released with Engineers.

Engineers is part of the multi-part Horizons expansion for the online game and represents the largest update for Elite: Dangerous so far. At the same time, update 1.6 has been released for those who do not own the expansion.

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Find the Engineers

With Engineers, many customization options for the spacecraft are introduced, which affect flight, trade, research, and combat. You must try to contact the mysterious Engineers who can be found on the numerous planets of the galaxy. Each Engineer has their own personality and backstory. You must get on the good side of these Engineers so that they provide you with new weapons and modules for your ships at the right price.

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Through the crafting system, you are able to create special weapons that can, for example, bypass your enemies’ shields or disable the controls of other spacecraft. Additionally, you can find and explore shipwrecks on planetary surfaces with your SRV. The missions in the game have also been revised, making them more personal. This allows you to build relationships more easily or make important decisions. Many other gameplay improvements are also making their way into the game.

Release date of Engineers for Elite: Dangerous on Xbox One

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Those who play Elite: Dangerous on Xbox One can freely configure their controls with the update and start games for private groups. The Horizons expansion will be released on June 3 for the console, but is already available for PC. Additional updates for PC and Xbox One are currently in planning.

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Smite: So verloren zwei Pros in 90 Sekunden den Job und 500$

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Giving up a professional Smite game after just 90 seconds – what went wrong?

In less than 2 minutes, the game between EnVyUS and SoaR was already decided, but not by a regular win, rather by Team EnVyUs conceding after a botched gank. They had already lost the first game against SoaR in the North American Smite Pro League and were now trying to start the 2nd game in a very unusual way. When the attempt failed, tensions were high:

The poor start in the video

With the help of quick shoes, the team tries to launch a surprise attack that the opponents do not expect. The game commentators also point out that this tactic is more of an “experiment.” How this experiment turns out, you can see here:

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The result of the experiment is that EnVyUs gave 4 kills to an opposing champion, who then reached level 4. At this point, all heroes of EnVyUs were still level 1, which apparently caused so much frustration that they immediately surrendered and SoaR won. But that’s not the whole story:

By conceding before the 10-minute mark, one violates the rules of Smite, which in this case was punished with a fine. All 5 team members must each pay a fine of 500 dollars for violating this rule. The team’s owner also disapproved of his players’ behavior:

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~ Even in the most frustrating times and situations, one should always give full effort as a professional.

Shortly after this event, EnVyUs announced that they would talk with team management about the situation. Shortly thereafter, players Ryan “Omega” Johnson and Evan “Snoopy” Jones left the team. Omega stated as his reason that there was a lack of will to improve within the team. He felt that the team members simply accepted finishing in 7th place and did not want to strive for 1st place.

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Warcraft: The Beginning – WoW film a hit everywhere except in the USA

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Movie Warcraft: The Beginning has so far been a great success. Except in its home country, the USA, where the film has been predicted to achieve rather meager results and has received particularly harsh reviews.

Our collection of press reviews for the film Warcraft: The Beginning already hinted at this: America doesn’t seem to like the Warcraft film! Because with one exception, film critics from Kotaku, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety found the movie horrible and did not hold back on their sharp comments.

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Curiously, the film was successful in the rest of the world. Here, the movie about Orcs and Humans was the most successful film opening of the year with a 45% market share and an initial box office of 3.5 million US dollars. But people around the world also wanted to see the Orc epic:

  • The site Deadline reports that the film is number 1 in 19 out of 20 countries. Variety reports that in a total of 11 international markets, 9.3 million US dollars have already been earned at the opening.
  • In Russia, the film achieved a market share of 65% and was thus the second most successful film of the year. It earned 4.9 million US dollars two days after its release.
  • According to Variety, Warcraft: The Beginning is therefore only slightly behind Deadpool in Russia and is overall the seventh most successful film opening of all time so far.
  • The film also performed well in France, where 2.2 million US dollars were earned after three days.
  • In China, the film has yet to be released, but pre-sales have already achieved over 2 million dollars.
  • In contrast to the great success worldwide, the meager 25 million US dollars that the film was expected to achieve in the USA during its opening weekend, according to predictions by Variety. Apparently, one will have to concede to sequels like “Now You See Me 2” and “The Conjuring 2.” That’s the forecast; we will see how it really goes on June 10. That’s when the film will premiere in the USA.
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Very promising chances for more Warcraft films

Given the good numbers from the rest of the world and the upcoming release in China, there is certainly still hope that the Warcraft film will recoup its 160 million dollar budget. Good news for everyone hoping for a sequel or even a whole film series.

Also interesting: Warcraft movie review from a WoW fan & Warcraft movie review from a non-WoW connoisseur

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Destiny: Eisenbanner im Mai setzt Loot-Regen fort

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In Destiny the Iron Banner brings a warm loot rain in May.

On Wednesday, the Iron Banner went live in Destiny spontaneously and a day later than usual. This was made possible as a PvP exploit was fixed.

Lord Saladin brings, among other things, a fusion rifle, a hand cannon, and a Titan chest piece that leads to the coveted Tier 12. The weapons are not incredibly special compared to the April Iron Banner, as hand cannons and fusion rifles are not everyone’s favorite weapons now. But they are strong to very strong weapons. We want to take a look at them.

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The Ashraven’s Flight and Ironwreath-D are in the shadow of this chest armor

The fusion rifle “Ashraven’s Flight” comes from the vendor with Void damage, Hotswap, Hidden Hand, and then Guardians can choose between Enhanced Frame, Oiled Frame, or Improved Battery.

The hand cannon Ironwreath-D comes with Void damage, Hotswap, and Zen Moment. Then you have the choice between Snapshot/Enhanced Barrel/Fixated Grip.

However, the hidden star in Saladin’s offer is the Titan chest piece, which reaches the coveted Tier 12 with 48/66 INT and 48/66 DIS. What Tier 12 means in Destiny has been explained in this article.

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On reddit, the Guardians are raving about the “increased drop rates.” This seems to have been carried over from the April Iron Banner by Bungie. There is a lot of drops, and as the drops now adapt to the players’ Light level, you at least have, even if the perks on the items don’t match, a decent amount of “Infusion Material.”

The end of the Iron Banner in May approaches, make sure to fill your pockets one last time

You have until Tuesday at 11:00 AM to benefit from this Iron Banner. Then Lord Saladin will pack his bags and disappear. A prolongation of the Iron Banner, due to its later start, is probably not to be expected.

A change in the loot system of Destiny has ensured that players now receive significantly higher drops than in previous months. Whether this will be maintained with new content is still uncertain. Already in Year 1, the last months showed generosity with “House of Wolves,” but then changed direction with “The Taken King.”

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In a few weeks, the next expansion is expected to be announced at E3 in Los Angeles. It could be called “Rise of Iron” .

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