Paragon: So könnt Ihr ein Wochenende kostenlos das MOBA auf PC oder PS4 testen

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After the first two stress tests of the Early Access MOBA Paragon, Epic Games reviews the situation, provides an outlook on upcoming changes, and announces the next Open Beta weekend.

2 months and 2 stress tests later

Paragon, the third-person MOBA by developer Epic Games, has been in Early Access for two months now. Quite a bit has happened during this time. Three new heroes have been sent into battle for Agora, various maps have been added, movement speed has been increased, and countless bugs have been fixed.

In addition, they continue to work on balancing the characters and maps, trying to provide players with helpful resources to ensure a positive (game) environment, and preparing a draft mode that will represent a first step toward ranked play.

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This is what the draft mode might look like

Are you playing already, or are you still waiting?

After the two stress test weekends that have already taken place, they are putting the first insights into practice. These primarily concern player searching. While the number of PvP matches considered fair by the developer has increased, achieving this required an increase in the average waiting time by 1 minute.

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It also turned out that the least waiting time has to be accepted when playing as a full team, meaning with five players. However, if you only enter the player search as a duo, you will have to wait significantly longer before you can jump into battle. I could sing you a song about that…

However, Epic Games vows to improve and explains the sometimes long waiting times due to the not yet final system and the time of day, when fewer players are generally found on the servers during the Early Access phase. Furthermore, the mentioned draft mode is expected to solve some of the player search problems.

“Open Beta” weekend

For those who are not discouraged by this and want to give the game a chance in this early phase, or would like to test it just to support the development, you have time from Thursday, May 26, to Monday, May 30.

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Then, the Early Access gates will be opened again for all interested parties on PC and PlayStation 4. All you have to do is register on Paragon.com by May 25 to get a picture of Agora and the 16 previous heroes.

And to ensure that you are not too discouraged, here is a small overview of the average waiting times from the two previous stress tests on the right.

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Battleborn: „Noch zu früh, um von einem Hit wie Borderlands zu sprechen“

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Battleborn had a solid start and exceeded the initial sales figures of Borderlands back in the day. Nevertheless, the publisher Take Two Interactive remains skeptical about whether the hero shooter will ultimately become a hit like Borderlands.

Battleborn is the new prestige project from Gearbox and has cost the company more so far than the two Borderlands titles combined. Therefore, the hero shooter, in which 25 quirky heroes fight for the fate of the last star in the universe, should also become a hit like the iconic Borderlands titles.

The Creative Director Randy Varnell reported a few days ago: Battleborn is selling better than Borderlands back then! The catch: Borderlands had a rather weak start in 2009, only later becoming a hit franchise.

Now for Battleborn, the US numbers are not in, and therefore Strauss Zelnick, the boss of publisher Take-Two Interactive, is somewhat skeptical:

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“The initial results are really promising, but we are still at the beginning. The game has been well received, customers like it, many players are online, and they really love the gameplay. But I wouldn’t necessarily expect the success rate of Battleborn to be exactly the same as that of Borderlands. We just don’t have the necessary information at this stage.”

Borderlands meets Battleborn

After all, the old Borderlands sold “only” 2 million copies in the first two months, but a total of up to 8 million versions of the shooter were sold. So Battleborn has a lot to catch up on.

For $20 you get the Season Pass with 5 DLCs.
The Season Pass includes five secret DLCs that Gearbox claims will reference Borderlands.

But Gearbox still has a trick or two up its sleeve. With the Season Pass, several new DLC contents will come to the hero shooter, and at this year’s PAX East, the development studio announced that there will be clear references to Borderlands in the new DLCs. In the end, it might even turn out that Battleborn takes place in the same universe as Borderlands!

What do you think of Battleborn so far? Better than Borderlands or do you think the two games have nothing to do with each other? Or are you even afraid that a potential failure of Battleborn could ruin the budget for the next Borderlands? Let us know in the comments!

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Battlefield 1: EA believes that “Xbox One” focus will not deter Playstation users

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According to Wilson, Microsoft and Sony secure such co-marketing deals to generate “excessive awareness around the game in connection with their own console.” In reality, however, that is not the case. The CEO explains:

But what we have seen – and we have seen the analyses on this – is: If you’re a PlayStation player, you do not reject the [game] simply because it is presented by a potential console partner. You know very well that it is also available on your console. And what we find out is just a multiplier effect of greater attention in the market.

Battlefield 1 is set to release on October 21st for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. With an “EA/Origin Access” membership, you can start with the Deluxe Edition already on October 18th.

EA has arranged a “co-marketing deal” for the upcoming shooter Battlefield 1 with Microsoft’s Xbox One. This is not expected to affect sales on the PS4.

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PlayStation 4 or Xbox One? Even before the launch of both next-gen consoles in 2013, the competition for the throne in the console market reignited. Sony’s console has significantly the lead in this generation’s console war; however, a promising shooter will uphold the Xbox banner this year: Battlefield 1 has secured a “co-marketing deal” with Xbox One.

PS4 users should not have issues with the Xbox focus of Battlefield 1

Electronic Arts was recently asked during an investor day whether they are concerned about sales figures due to this Xbox focus. However, CEO Andrew Wilson expressed no concerns. Battlefield 1 is intended for PlayStation just as much as for Xbox and PC.

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Such arrangements are quite common in the gaming sector: Sony has deals with Call of Duty or Destiny, while Microsoft promoted Fallout 4 alongside Bethesda.

The respective consoles want to be closest to the biggest and best games in this industry, Wilson adds. He further comments:

Typically, we see that this only fosters attention. It helps attention regardless of whether you’re a PC player, an Xbox player, or a PlayStation player.

According to Wilson, Microsoft and Sony secure such co-marketing deals to generate “excessive awareness around the game in connection with their own console.” In reality, however, that is not the case. The CEO explains:

But what we have seen – and we have seen the analyses on this – is: If you’re a PlayStation player, you do not reject the [game] simply because it is presented by a potential console partner. You know very well that it is also available on your console. And what we find out is just a multiplier effect of greater attention in the market.

Battlefield 1 is set to release on October 21st for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. With an “EA/Origin Access” membership, you can start with the Deluxe Edition already on October 18th.

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ARK: Giant Mod “The Center” now included in the game

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ARK released an update with the mod “The Center” – the developers of the mod were generously compensated.

The Center: Larger than the original game world

The latest patch of ARK: Survival Evolved has provided the game with its largest update to date. From now on, the mod “The Center” is a permanent part of the game. Originally developed by a community member, the developers found it so good that it has now become part of the base game.

Along with the new map, which is significantly larger than the original ARK game world, numerous new servers have also been opened exclusively running “The Center” and can accommodate up to 100 players each. Anyone hosting their own server can also easily switch between the two maps.

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Also interesting: If Studio Wildcard is convinced by a mod, they offer the creators money to incorporate it into the game. In the case of “The Center,” that was “multiple months’ salary of what a creator would normally earn.” So anyone who considers themselves particularly creative and persistent and wants to present their modification to the 6 million players should diligently start working and let their creativity flow. It could pay off.

By the way, another mod will become a permanent part of the game in July, as “Primitive+” is planned to be implemented then.

The next major patch is scheduled for May 30, which will include filling the ruins of ARK with the recordings of former survivors so that players can learn the background story.

For more news and articles about the dino game, you can find them on our ARK: Survival Evolved game page.

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Riders of Icarus – Mounts – The exotic mounts in the trailer

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The MMORPG Riders of Icarus (Icarus Online) presents its mounts in a new trailer.

If you’ve always wanted to ride on flying unicorns, dragons, and lions, you should check out the new trailer for Riders of Icarus. It features a ton of exotic creatures that we can tame and ride, including flying mounts that allow for thrilling aerial battles.

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We have embedded the trailer here for you. If you want to try out Riders of Icarus yourself, we have good news. The open beta of the MMORPG starts on June 6, and through the official site of Riders of Icarus, you can register for the beta phase for free.

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The Division: Was passiert mit dem Lager und den Wochenaufträgen mit Update 1.2?

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There is new information about the upcoming Update 1.2 “Conflict” in The Division.

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In today’s State of the Game, Community Developers Hamish Bode and Yannick Banchereau discussed some changes that will be implemented with Update 1.2 in The Division.

More storage is yet to come

According to Banchereau, the team is currently working on expanded storage options. An increased storage for agents brings some problems that need to be resolved first. Server aspects and database aspects must be considered.

Because: The more items agents have in storage, the more traffic there is on the server. To avoid server overloads, developers must take additional precautions. Changes will only be made after Update 1.2. Until then, the storage size remains as it is.

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A change regarding storage will come with the May update: So that you don’t always have to leave the Dark Zone to browse your storage, it will now also be available within the PvP area.

Weekly missions will be rescheduled

A change in the upcoming update concerns “Operation ISAC”, the weekly missions. These will now refresh every Thursday. The video that Ubisoft releases alongside these tasks will also be published on Thursdays.

The Division Konflikt Update

Furthermore, the rewards will change: Previously, there were 30 Phoenix Credits, with which many agents were dissatisfied. In the future, there will be exclusive cosmetic items as a prize. Details are not yet known.More information about Update 1.2:

  • At the moment when you cut the rope of the heli in the Dark Zone, you will be marked as rogue. This means you become an easy target for other agents. You must carefully consider whether you want to take the loot.
  • The supply drops will be harder to snatch: Previously, agents could simply slip by enemies with individual skills and grab the supply drops. This is expected to change with the update.
  • The damage of sniper and shotgun NPCs at level 34 will be adjusted. Their current damage output is apparently too high, which makes the tank stats not pay off as Massive intends.
  • Numerous smaller adjustments will take place. For example, the “rag picking” will be revised.
  • Additionally, Banchereau reports that a wave of permabans has been issued. Some cheaters who returned after a 14-day ban and continued to cheat were permanently banned.

The update will be released next Tuesday, May 24th. Here you can find more information about “Conflict” in The Division.

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Destiny: Neuer Glitch bringt die Balance im Schmelztiegel durcheinander

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A glitch has been discovered in Destiny that allows Guardians to generate a lot of special and heavy ammunition. This leads to a significant imbalance in the Crucible.

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A new glitch has appeared in the reddit forum that disrupts the balance in PvE and PvP considerably. It allows Guardians to “summon” infinite ammunition for heavy and special weapons. However, certain criteria must be met for this glitch to occur.

Glitch allows infinite special and heavy ammo in Destiny

Key to this glitch are the weapon perks Cocoon and Clown Cartridge:

  • Cocoon: If this weapon is briefly stowed, it automatically recharges from reserves. You can find this perk on the weapons from the King’s Fall raid.
  • Clown Cartridge: When reloading this weapon, you have a chance of a magazine that is larger than normal. The chance is said to be 25%. The bullets do not come from your ammo reserve; they appear from “nowhere”. This perk is mainly found on sniper rifles and rocket launchers.

By switching between a weapon with Cocoon and another with Clown Cartridge, the Cocoon perk apparently triggers the effect of the Clown Cartridge: You generate ammunition from “nowhere”. If this process is repeated, you gradually collect ammo for the weapons.

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Several screenshots can be found online showing snipers or rocket launchers with absurd ammunition values:

According to user reports, this glitch works not only in PvE but also in PvP. This gives glitchers extremely unfair advantages, as they can create heavy ammunition right from the start. Some Guardians already consider the Crucible completely ruined.

Bungie, however, has already caught wind of this: As Community Manager Cozmo states, the team is aware of the problem and is currently investigating it.

We can therefore expect that this glitch will be fixed in the near future and the balance, especially in PvP, will be restored.

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PS4 Neo: Everything about the new PlayStation 4.5

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Meanwhile, numerous sources suggest that the Playstation 4K, PS4.5 or PS4 NEO will be released: Apparently, Sony is working in secret on a new console. We summarize what the sources have revealed so far about the new Playstation.

What is the PS4 NEO?

The PS4 NEO will not usher in a new console generation: It is not expected to be the Playstation 5. It will merely be an upgraded Playstation 4.

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The current facts regarding the new Playstation are as follows: The PS4 NEO will come with more CPU clock speed, increased memory bandwidth, and a significantly improved graphics unit. It is expected to make a major leap in performance. Many sources report that this will benefit Playstation VR and 4K, allowing Sony to remain competitive in these markets.

This step by Sony – if it indeed happens – will be a first in the history of Playstation. Until now, their home consoles of a generation have become smaller, cheaper, and more energy-efficient over the years, but not more powerful.

Given the rapid technological advancement of today’s times, this approach by Sony would not be surprising. In the booming smartphone market, models are replaced much faster than one can blink.

Will there be exclusive games for PS4 NEO?

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Many Playstation fans are uncertain and wonder if the new console will create a two-tier society among PS4 users. Will players be forced to purchase the PS4 NEO?

The rumors say: No. All future games are expected to run on PS4 and PS4 NEO. The new console will only provide a few performance upgrades. Patches are likely to be available for the new hardware to enhance the quality of the gaming experience.

When is the release date of the PS4 NEO?

According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the Playstation NEO will be released before the launch of the Playstation VR: Sony’s virtual reality is set to start in October 2016.

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This rumor is also supported by a French company, Innelec Multimedia: According to a financial report from the company, the “Neo 4K” will be an evolution of the PS4 console, providing new features and will appear in the first half of its fiscal year. The fiscal half-year starts in April and ends on September 30. If the NEO appears in September, it would be available just in time before the Playstation VR.

At this point, however, a note that all information mentioned here is not officially confirmed. Nevertheless, they are based on numerous diverse sources, which minimize any doubts about the existence of the upcoming console.

Official announcements and information are expected at Sony’s press conference at E3 in June. It will also be exciting for many users to see how much the Playstation NEO will cost.

If the new console comes: Will you get it?

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TERA: Flying in America live, Europe coming soon [Update]

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TERA introduces flying and releases a lot of details about how it will work.

Update: The patch will be released in Europe on May 24 and comes with an additional free character slot and the mount Majestic Snowwave for all players. To claim the bonuses, one must log into the game at least once between May 20 and May 31.

Flying only temporarily possible

Under the auspices of En Masse, TERA released the latest patch the day before yesterday (May 17), which alongside the new class Ninja and some dungeons also brought flying into the world. The European publisher Gameforge is taking a bit longer with the release but has already published some information about the flying mounts.

Tera Flying Mount

Unlike many other games, the flying mounts can only fly at certain locations that are unlocked for this feature. With the update, this will initially include the city of Velika, the island of twilight, and Val Oriyn (northern Arun). It is also important that the animals cannot stay in the air forever, as flying is exhausting, so one should make sure that the flying endurance does not drop to zero when one is high up in the air.

The first flying mount is obtained in the form of a chestnut stallion for completing a quest. Additional mounts can be found in the new dungeons at level 65, but one needs a lot of luck and endurance for that, as this task involves quite a bit of farming, which could take some time.

Besides that, there are also some animals, such as the Pegasi, available for purchase in the TERA shop.

A specific date for the patch in Europe will be announced by Gameforge during the day; we will then update this post. To reduce the waiting time, internal processes have been optimized:

To ensure the best possible quality and an earlier release date, we have improved our internal translation processes for German and French. While all updates were previously translated from English, the upcoming update was translated directly from Korean for the first time.

For more news and articles related to the MMORPG, you can find them on our TERA game page.

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Warcraft Movie: These rewards are available in WoW

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The rewards and requirements in World of Warcraft for watching the Warcraft movie are set. Find out here where you can secure bonuses.

Transmogification for Everyone, WoW Only for Cinemaxx Customers

Next Thursday (May 26) the long-awaited movie “Warcraft: The Beginning” will be released in theaters and retells the story of the first conflict between Orcs and Humans in Azeroth. To celebrate this appropriately, there is a small promotional event in World of Warcraft where players can snag some particularly stylish equipment. All players who log in between May 25, 2016 and August 1, 2016 will receive a transmogification set that fits their faction.

WoW Movie Transmog Horde

Horde players can get the staff of Gul’dan and an axe styled after the Orc Durotan, while Alliance followers must settle for a sword and shield that presents the Lion of Stormwind.

If you haven’t yet dived into World of Warcraft or simply want to create a second account, you should ideally watch the movie (in Germany) in a Cinemaxx cinema. There, all viewers will receive a digital standard version of World of Warcraft, which now also includes Warlords of Draenor. However, it is noted that the supply is limited (although no one really knows how “digital versions” can be limited) and is only valid from May 26 to June 3.

WoW Movie Transmog Alliance

Austrians and Swiss, on the other hand, seem to be left out, as there are no partner cinemas supporting this offer according to information on the battle.net site.

Also, keep in mind that with Legion, the wardrobe will be introduced, and the skins for transmogification will then be available account-wide. However, it is questionable whether the restriction for Horde and Alliance will be lifted.

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG, you can find them on our World of Warcraft game page.

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The Division: Server down on 19.5. – Is anything happening today?

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In the shared-world shooter The Division, maintenance is taking place today on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Today, the weekly maintenance is taking place. The servers will be taken down at 9 AM and are scheduled to be down for three hours. Therefore, you can start playing The Division again around 12 PM.

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No gameplay changes today

During the server downtime, no game changes will be made. The developers are tinkering a bit in the background with the servers and probably preparing everything for the upcoming update 1.2. This will be released on May 24 and brings a variety of new features to The Division.

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This morning, the State of the Game will take place again, the regular status report from Massive. We expect that there will be new information about the May update “Conflict”.

Update: In this article, we summarize what was discussed in the “State of Game” regarding The Division – new information about patch 1.2.

Do you need reading material during the maintenance?

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The Division Update 1.2: How to eliminate “High Value Targets”?

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For more information about the content of update 1.2 “Conflict”, visit The Division.

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The Game Director Petter Mannerfelt has answered some questions about the upcoming May update. He talks about “High Value Targets”, “Sealed Caches”, and the new incursion “Clear Sky”.

Track down and eliminate “High Value Targets” in The Division

High Value Targets are dangerous faction leaders. They pose a threat to society and must therefore be stopped by you. First, however, you need to locate them. Complete Search and Destroy missions to gather enough information on the whereabouts of the targets.

You will receive the “Search and Destroy Missions” in the safehouses of the open world as soon as you have completed all side missions and fights in the respective area.

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According to Mannerfelt, there will be daily and weekly High Value Targets. There will be an “HVT Officer” in the Operations Base who will provide you with a list of targets. You can see their level, the recommended gear score, the rewards, and the required target information. You need to collect the latter to start the missions.

Once you begin an HVT mission, you must eliminate the target within a certain time frame. With “High-Risk Targets“, you only have one attempt to successfully complete the mission.

Some targets are meant to be taken down only with a strike team.

What do “Sealed Caches” contain?

The Conflict update introduces “Sealed Caches”, which are sealed containers. These can be dropped in the Dark Zone by named enemies and must be extracted as they are contaminated.

The Sealed Caches contain “mystery items“: These include gear, Division Tech, and Dark Zone currency.

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Information on the new incursion “Clear Sky”

In “Clear Sky”, the Rikers have taken control of an abandoned air defense facility from the LMB and now dominate the entire airspace over Manhattan. This also means they can seize all supply shipments. This cannot be allowed by the Division agents.

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This incursion is also designed for four agents, but according to the game director, one to three players can also engage in this activity. The enemies will be scaled.

On “Hard”, every time you complete Clear Sky, you receive a high-end item with a gear score of 204 and set parts with a value of 214. Upon completing it for the first time each week, you receive double the rewards. The same applies in “Challenge Mode”: only the set parts have a value of 240.

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After the first encounter with enemies, there will be a checkpoint.

What do you think of the new features that update 1.2 will bring to The Division?

What else to expect in the “Conflict” update, which will be released on May 24, we have compiled here.

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Lifeless – New Zombie Survival MMO in Early Access

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Lifeless is another zombie survival game in the style of H1Z1, which we can now purchase in Early Access. Read here what to expect in Lifeless.

Zombies and no end in sight. After numerous zombie games like H1Z1 or Dying Light, another zombie survival title tackles the theme: Lifeless. The zombie game from Green Man Loaded takes place ten years after the zombie apocalypse, which once again claimed a large part of the world. And as is customary in “zombie apocalypses”, survivors fight amongst themselves to the blood over scarce resources.

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This time, the two rival factions are the brave civilian militia of the “Nova Guard” and the militant gun nuts from the “Spartan Phallanx”. The whole zombie fun takes place this time on the coasts and in the dark forests of the US state of Maine. There, we need to gather resources, build weapons, and above all, survive. Lifeless is currently available as an Early Access version for 17.99 Euros on the manufacturer’s shop page.

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Destiny: Bungie plays its own game – on Twitch

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Tonight, a livestream titled “Raid” will take place for the MMO shooter Destiny. You can watch it here with us.

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At 8 PM tonight, Bungie will take us on a raid safari. All guardians are invited to peek over the shoulder of a fireteam tackling the challenges of the King’s Fall raid via Twitch livestream. Meanwhile, two experts will chat about all the encounters guardians face on the way to Oryx. We can expect plenty of background information.

King’s Fall “Carpool” via Livestream

The expert panel includes Brendan Thorne and Jill Scharr: Thorne is a designer at Bungie and represents the team that created the Oryx raid. Author and lore expert Scharr speaks on behalf of the team that was responsible for the lore behind it.

The fireteam responsible for the footage during the stream will be led by Community Manager Cozmo. According to Bungie, the team is completed by some of the “best raiders”: Chase Christian, Travis Dorsey, Dylan Gafner, Brandon Bjarnason, and Dave Petty. Some of them tested this activity thoroughly before it was made available to the guardians.

You can watch the Twitch livestream here:

https://www.twitch.tv/bungie

Anyone interested in the backgrounds and design ideas of Destiny should find it worthwhile to take a look at the stream.

What was revealed in last May’s Destiny livestream has been compiled here.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: So verbessert der DLC den Gruppenfinder

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For The Elder Scrolls Online, the upcoming DLC Dark Brotherhood will not only bring the popular Assassin’s Guild but also some useful upgrades for the Group Finder.

You know the situation! You’re in a raid and after the umpteenth attempt, the cursed boss should finally go down. Everyone rushes in, a battle ensues, and soon all players are lying in the dust. All players? Not at all, the healer is still alive because he hasn’t even gone in, but is just now returning from the bathroom and innocently asking in Teamspeak, “Hey, why are you all dead?”

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Let’s see who can pass the Ready Check here.

An annoying situation that can be easily avoided if the MMO in question offers a so-called “Ready Check,” compelling each player to declare themselves ready before the boss fight begins. And exactly such a feature will be added to The Elder Scrolls Online with the upcoming Assassin DLC Dark Brotherhood.

But that’s not all; if the mentioned healer not only misses the fight but also fails to keep the tank alive and then gets cheeky, we can kick such unwanted group members out of the group by majority decision with the upcoming Group Finder features.

“Group hoppers,” who jump from group to group, or “leavers,” will find their hobby spoiled with a 15-minute lockout timer after leaving a group. During that time, they cannot join a new group. However, the lockout does not apply when the group has achieved its goal.

Related to the topic: Skills and Missions of the Dark Brotherhood

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ArcheAge: Founding a Nation in the “Ascension” Patch

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In ArcheAge , players lead their own nations – but what exactly does that entail? Read on to find out here.

A nation must be able to defend itself

We have already reported on many features of the “Ascension” patch 2.9 for ArcheAge. Now, Trion Worlds has detailed in a lengthy blog post how the founding of new nations takes place – and it involves a lot of effort.

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First, the main building in the castle must be upgraded to level 3 before one can create a “Crimson Watch Tribute” package for 1000 Lord’s Coins, which only has a 2-hour lifespan. Now comes the first crucial point: The package must be delivered to Andre in the Golden Ruins. However, all players on the server will be notified that a group is attempting to deliver such a package – so be prepared for strong resistance from rival guilds and nations!

If the delivery succeeds, a new quest line begins, where certain bosses must be defeated, followed by the task of gathering plenty of crafting materials to showcase the necessary resources for a declaration of independence. Only then will the player receive a “Declaration of Independence,” which he must read in the throne room while at least 50 guild members are present and using the /vow emote. If successful, a cutscene plays and a new ruler is born!

Nations offer players many opportunities, but they also create a default enmity with other factions in the game, which must be improved through political ties.

The Wyvern – Powerful Mount of the Ruler

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The most powerful prestige object of a nation is a Wyvern that the ruler can breed. However, this comes with considerable effort, as raising a Wyvern takes a full month even for the fastest guilds. After a successful breeding, the Wyvern is available for 21 days and can be used by the ruler as a mount and flown into battle (after all, it can breathe fire). However, the Wyvern is also very conspicuous and can be killed – it is powerful, but it also poses a significant risk to bring it along, just to lose it.

Furthermore, the Wyvern cannot be “inherited” from one ruler to the next – a new ruler must start from scratch and endure the process of raising one themselves.

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Guild Wars 2: 64-bit client and PvP Season 3 now available

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Guild Wars 2 received a new update and is now available as a 64-bit version, provided your system supports it. Additionally, Season 3 has started in PvP and there are new customization options for your heroes.

The current May update for Guild Wars 2 brings the long-awaited 64-bit client for Arenanet’s Buy2Play MMO. The best part: You don’t need to go through the hassle of uninstalling the game or fiddling around in the options. Instead, the game will automatically update to the 64-bit version if your hardware and system are compatible.

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Furthermore, Season 3 of PvP is here, which among other things has revised matchmaking. The new system will be a hybrid of the matchmaking from Season 1 and Season 2, and hopefully will provide the fairest solution for all players.

If you value the appearance of your hero, you can now preview the hairstyles and faces available in the cash shop with a special NPC in Lion’s Arch before buying. The complete patch notes for the update can be found in the official Guild Wars 2 forum.

Also interesting: This is how GW2 plans to improve the scoring system in World vs World mode

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The Division: AUG oder Vector – Welche Maschinenpistole ist besser?

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In Tom Clancy’s The Division, we explore which submachine gun is the best in the game.

In a new video, the YouTuber Arekkz Gaming compares the submachine guns Tactical AUG A3P and First Wave Vector 45 ACP, discussing which of them is the “best” in The Division. Both SMGs are very popular in the community and are essential for every agent’s arsenal. But what are the similarities and – most importantly – the differences between the two weapons?

Tactical AUG A3P vs. First Wave Vector 45 ACP in The Division

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Currently, you can purchase a blueprint for the Vector 45 ACP of the First Wave at the Dark Zone weapon vendor for a value of 204. For both SMGs, it is advisable to buy the respective blueprints as soon as they are available. This allows you to craft them until the desired talents appear.In terms of base damage, both submachine guns are equal: The damage ranges for your crafted SMGs will be completely identical. For example, the damage in Arekkz’s video will range from 11289 to 12452.

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Differences can be found in the other values: The Vector has a higher fire rate of 750 (AUG: 725), but a lower magazine size of 20 (AUG: 25). So you have the choice between higher fire rate/lower magazine size and lower fire rate/higher magazine size.

Apart from the slightly shorter reload time of the Vector (2.3 to 2.5s), the AUG has advantages: The optimal range of the AUG is increased by 2m, the stability is somewhat better, and the precision is even significantly stronger. Especially at ranges beyond 20 meters, the AUG is therefore superior to the Vector.

In the following video, Arekkz shows you how both submachine guns perform at the shooting range:

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Ultimately, the YouTuber concludes that he would always recommend an AUG. With the right mods, you can squeeze out up to 51 shots from it, while from the Vector a maximum of 41. As an overall package, the AUG takes the lead.

However, the Vector is by no means a bad weapon. You can also successfully tackle the challenges in The Division with it. Arekkz himself would often use the Vector because he prefers its design and sound over the AUG.

With both submachine guns, you can’t go wrong if you acquire their blueprints.

Which SMG do you think is superior to the other?

Here we present the “best weapons” in The Division.

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Black Desert: Valencia kommt, bringt hunderte Quests, Kamele und Elefanten

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The MMORPG Black Desert is expanding: Valencia is coming.

On June 1, the next major patch for Black Desert will be released: the first part of Valencia arrives. The update enlarges the world by almost a third and brings hundreds of new quests, according to a press release. The main story will also be continued.

In the desert of Valencia, players encounter life-threatening conditions. During the day, it is scorching hot and the heroes need to regularly supply themselves with water. At night, it cools down and they need protection against the cold. Sandstorms can also harm players if they don’t find shelter from them. They also obscure the mini-map.

Horses or carriages hardly get far in the sand, so one should rather rely on camels. These will be newly added.

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Also newly coming are “Siege Elephants“, which will become important on June 15, when the siege battles begin as a two-week test run.

Valencia also brings new weapons, armor, and accessories. The items can be upgraded to +20.

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For those who still want to get Black Desert, the game is available here.

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Heroes of the Storm Chromie – New Gnome Hero Finally Released

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Heroes of the Storm is getting a hero update. As announced, the adorable gnome dragon Chromie is here to shake things up in the Nexus with powerful damage spells.

Finally, she has arrived! Chromie, the dragon in the cute gnome form, has come to the Nexus of Heroes of the Storm to take a closer look at the strange space-time anomalies. And of course, to take down a few heroes, because fun is a must.

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On the release of the little two-legged artillery platform, there’s also an extremely funny trailer that we don’t want to withhold from you.

Moreover, during our visit to Blizzard, we already played Chromie and summarized our experiences under the previous link. We will also create a detailed guide on how to play Chromie, as soon as we have enough playtime with the dragon gnome.

What do you think of Chromie? Will you get her or do you already have her? Is she too strong and needs to be nerfed or is she just right as she is? Write it in the comments!

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