Twitch has published some interesting statistics on streamed games and their viewers. Which games dominate the platform?
LOL, CS:GO, DOTA 2, and Hearthstone dominate Twitch
For those for whom gaming is more than just a small hobby, they have surely spent some time on the streaming portal Twitch in recent years. Numerous major tournaments are watched live there, individual streamers showcase their skills in various games, or simply silly formats like “Fish plays Pokemon” attract significant attention. Those looking for something new on Twitch will also find it.
However, Twitch is largely dominated by 4 games that retain nearly two-thirds of the viewers.
At the forefront is the MOBA League of Legends, which was viewed by 88 million players in April – that’s 10% more viewers compared to the 80 million in April of last year.
Significantly stronger has increased the runner-up, Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), which raised its viewer count from 39 million to 73 million.
Far behind is number 3, DOTA 2 from Valve with 43 million viewers (12 million more than last year).
Hearthstone sits at a narrow 4th place with 41 million viewers (10 million more than in April 2015).
Overall, these 4 titles account for 65% of the viewers who regularly visit Twitch.
While there are occasionally other games that appear briefly in the top 10, these regularly compete for positions 5-10. In April, games like “The Division” and “Dark Souls 3” appeared, but who doesn’t enjoy watching others struggle?
The “big 4” are more or less set in stone, although Hearthstone briefly secured 3rd place last year, quickly falling behind Dota 2 again.
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With the “Time Wasted on LoL” calculator, you can find out how many days and hours you have spent in League of Legends.
Many of us have wondered how much time we have “wasted” playing LoL overall. Be it in ARAM or on Summoner’s Rift.
On one hand, you might be relieved that this isn’t simply displayed in the League of Legends client, as that number could be quite shocking. So prepare yourselves before using the tool in this article to find out your spending.
Time Wasted on LoL – Here you can find out your playtime in LoL
I remember that in World of Warcraft there is a command to see the playtime you have spent in the game.
With /played you could basically turn red at the push of a button. But it was also a bit different. Because about 50% of that time you were hanging out in one of the major cities to showcase your character and watch the grass grow.
Of course, I had to try it out immediately and was surprised that it was “so little”.
Additionally, under the results, you will find a link to your op.gg profile. There you will see many details about your account, such as which champions you played in ranked games this season and how you performed with them.
If the calculator throws an error and tells you that your character does not exist, try to pay attention to uppercase and lowercase letters.
How many hours have you invested in League of Legends, and was it worth it? Share your times with us in the comments, and please be honest.
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In Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, there is information about the campaign and battles in a space setting.
The upcoming Call of Duty has not made a dream start with the reveal trailer. Already after a few days, it became the trailer with the most dislikes on YouTube. The space setting has met with discontent among fans, claiming the CoD series is turning too much into a science fiction shooter.
Aside from the trailer, not much is known about Infinite Warfare at the moment. Future information may shed more light on the matter and calm the fans’ concerns. More hints have been revealed by the narrative director of Infinity Ward, Taylor Kurosaki, in a conversation with Forbes.
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Infinite Warfare tells a highly realistic, plausible war story in the future
According to Kurosaki, the upcoming Call of Duty will tell a realistic and plausible story of war that could take place in a near-future scenario. It is inevitable that space will be militarized, which is why he does not want to label Infinite Warfare as science fiction or a sci-fi game.
Primarily, Infinite Warfare is a “Call of Duty” game, which means infantry combat and control over vehicles. The space setting will simply expand this and open new possibilities for the game.
Campaign fights against The Settlement Defense Front
In Infinite Warfare, players face off against The Settlement Defense Front, abbreviated as SDF. This is a rebel group that has turned away from the “United Nations Space Alliance.” However, they are not freedom fighters aiming for “the good” in the world, but nasty opponents who are marked by the harshness of space. They must be dealt with.
The campaign starts with an attack by the SDF on Earth. Their goal is to control outposts in space to expand wealth, power, and influence.
You will take on the role of Captain Nick Reyes, who rises to lead thousands of soldiers. You will experience the story exclusively from his perspective. You cannot play a female character. However, players will encounter some strong women in the campaign.
The campaign will ultimately take players on the journey of Captain Reyes, who must make difficult decisions to save the Earth’s population.
Thus, the single-player campaign will remain a pure single-player experience. There will be no co-op mode. The developers state that players will feel closely connected with the character Captain Reyes. For co-op fun, other modes will be available, such as the zombie mode.
With the Jackal, you will conduct fights in the air and in space
During the campaign, players will have to engage in various types of aerial combat: A fighter jet, referred to by Infinity Ward as the Jackal, will be available for this purpose. You will have to conduct battles in open space with complete freedom of movement, but also “on-rails” fights: Here, your Jackal moves as if on rails.
With this ship, you can seamlessly transition into space. There will apparently be no loading times. There, you will also encounter dangers that can be optionally fought: You decide whether to undertake these missions or not. The Jackal is not just intended for combat, but also serves as a transport vehicle with which you can move around in the space setting of Infinite Warfare.
Fights in Zero Gravity
In Infinite Warfare, there will be “fast and thrilling” battles in zero gravity. For this purpose, soldiers will have several gadgets at their disposal, such as a grappling hook or magnetic boots. With the latter, you can move along surfaces, hang on walls, and cling to the ceiling. This allows you to shoot headfirst at unsuspecting enemies.
As with almost every Call of Duty, the developers worked with various experts to make the game as realistic as possible. According to Kurosaki, they spoke a lot with people from the military and the “space industry.”
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If you’ve ever played Lord of the Rings, you know: “The Slayer Deeds are really intense.”
To unlock the virtues or earn some Turbine Points, one must slay certain enemies in dozens and hundreds. With Patch 18.1, LOTRO reduces the number of required victories for many Slayer Deeds in Gondor, Eriador, and Rhovanion to “a reasonable number.”
Patch 18.1 came out yesterday afternoon and brought some bug fixes and quality of life improvements. For instance, Legolas holds his bow correctly in “Even in the Darkness” again, and players can exchange class-specific equipment from special instances, even those for other classes, for equipment for their own class.
In the MMO shooter The Division, some weapons have emerged in recent weeks that are very popular among agents and frequently take center stage. We present five of these “best weapons”.
Since the launch of The Division, submachine guns have dominated at distances of up to about 20 meters. Therefore, an SMG is a must-have for close combat in every agent’s armory. For greater distances, most agents choose an assault rifle or a marksman rifle. Favorites have quickly been identified among these weapon types.
Shotguns and light machine guns are currently not very exciting in Ubisoft’s shared-world shooter, which is why none of them made it to the following overview of the “best weapons”.
We also do not include named weapons in the list: The “normal” high-end weapons can come with random talents, allowing players to tailor them to their individual playstyle. Therefore, they hold a higher value in the player community than those with fixed talents.
AUG A3 Para XS – an outstanding submachine gun
The submachine gun AUG A3 Para XS stands out at short distances. It has a high base damage, but its fire rate is slightly lower than, for example, the Vector. Nevertheless, it can deal a lot of damage in a short time.
A disadvantage is its small magazine size. However, this can be easily addressed with appropriate mods.
Opinions on this weapon are unanimous: the AUG A3 Para XS is a “beast” in PvP and PvE. Players praise its handling and stability, and even without mods, it feels good in hand; the recoil is manageable. Moreover, its range turns out to be better than many agents would have expected. It’s simply fun to stride through the post-apocalypse with it.
Shortly after the launch of The Division, the submachine gun Vector .45 ACP was deemed the best weapon in the game by some agents. Since then, the AUG has taken a bit of its place. Nevertheless, it is still considered an excellent weapon, one you can be happy about if you possess it with strong talents.
In comparison to the AUG, the base damage is lower, but the fire rate is slightly higher. The magazine size of 20 rounds is also a disadvantage, which can be compensated with mods.
The Vector .45 ACP is an excellent SMG, which agents picked up early in the game and which still enjoys great popularity. If you invest in this weapon, you won’t make a mistake.
M1A Series 1 – The “best marksman rifle” in The Division
We have extensively dealt with the M1A Series 1: We have already introduced it as a “headshot machine” or as the “best marksman rifle”. But why?
The M1A combines the advantages of fast-firing and slow-firing marksman rifles: in addition to a high fire rate (base value 300), it has strong stopping power. It hits your enemies “like a truck”. The magazine size of 10 can be improved with mods, allowing you to fire many high-damage rounds at enemies quickly – and with extreme precision.
As a result, according to numerous agents, it excels in PvE as well as in the Dark Zone. If you want to play a marksman rifle in The Division: the M1A Series 1 is currently the best choice.
SCAR-L – The best assault rifle in The Division under one condition
The assault rifles SCAR-L and SOCOM SCAR-L impress with high base damage, good optimal range, and fast reload speed. They are among the assault rifles that have a slow fire rate.
A significant disadvantage is the quickly widening crosshair of this weapon, making precise shots directly in succession impossible – especially not at range. However, since at close distances the submachine guns are superior to the assault rifles, the latter must excel at medium range and thus this disadvantage must be addressed.
Currently, the talent Balanced completely mitigates this issue: as a result, the crosshair does not spread at all, allowing you to achieve precise kills at range. Thus, the SCAR assault rifles become precise weapons of mass destruction.
AK-74 – Black Market version: The probably most popular assault rifle in The Division
Many agents resort to the AK-74 – Black Market version before facing the dangers of the post-apocalypse. Early after launch, it gained a reputation as one of the best weapons in the game.
Therefore, players had already advised to purchase the blueprint of this weapon: Because, with it, you can craft it as long as it takes to achieve the desired roll. Especially the handling of this weapon has won over the agents: with appropriate mods, the AK becomes extremely stable, allowing you to unload the entire magazine under sustained fire with almost no recoil.
The AK-74 – Black Market version is a slow-firing assault rifle that has the longest reload time of all assault rifles. Nonetheless, it remains popular and proves useful in nearly all situations.
“At some point” after update 1.2, we can expect weapon balance changes in The Division. Until then, the mentioned weapon types and specifically the presented weapons will continue to take the dominant role in the game.
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Snipers are a plague. But how a Korean expert with Widowmaker from Overwatch gets around them deserves recognition.
Headshots in Seconds
Let’s be honest: We all hate being shot by snipers in shooters. However, the occasional frustration one feels is probably nothing compared to the humiliation that must be felt by the opposing team of this Korean player from Overwatch.
In the right hands, Widowmaker is indeed a very valuable addition to almost any team, but what the player “Pine” brings out of the French assassin is beyond comprehension. However, Pine is not an unknown name; he has already made a name for himself in Team Fortress 2 and dominated the battlefields there.
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In these two video clips, you can see him in action, gracefully hopping from rooftop to rooftop, distributing headshots in seconds, while also finding the time to throw in various emotes like “Hello” to bridge the wait between enemy respawns. While most players might already have trouble following his quick movements as spectators, one can only imagine the frustration in the opposing team. I am definitely quite happy not to have encountered such a Widowmaker in the beta yet.
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In the MMO shooter Destiny the new week brings fresh challenges for the Guardians on May 17.
When does Destiny continue?
The somewhat awkward phase with the change of netcode should now be overcome, and there are still a few weeks until E3 in Los Angeles, where the fall expansion for Destiny is expected to be announced. The Sony press conference, where there might be news about the new Destiny, will take place on June 14 at 3 AM. The chances of learning something new about Destiny are likely to be high at that hour.
But that is still a long way off; it will be in almost 4 resets: time for a regular week in Destiny.
Nightfall strike starting from May 17 is the Shield Brothers
Bungie.net had it wrong for a moment: it is not Winter’s Run again, the Nightfall is “Shield Brothers” on Saturn.
Modifiers are:
Arc Burn – Arc damage is increased.
Juggler – Enemies do not drop ammo for the weapon currently equipped.
Shielded – More enemies have shields than usual.
Catapult – Grenade cooldown is reduced.
This week, the Reputation factions of Destiny want
Eris Morn and the Dead Orbit want Worm Spore this week.
The Future War Cult is after Helium Filaments.
The New Monarchy is looking for Relic Iron.
This is what’s happening in the 42nd Prison of Elders – in the Challenge of the Elders
The modifiers are Juggler and Fresh Troops. Bonus points are awarded for precision kills.
This time the trio of choice: Wretched Knight (Hive), Keksis the Betrayed (Fallen), Overmind Minotaur (Vex).
The Warpriest issues the challenge in the King’s Fall raid
This week, the Warpriest takes the big risk. He issues the challenge, so he must be defeated by the Guardians in a specific way if they are eager for extra loot.
The T3 boss in the Court of Oryx this week: Balwûr
With the rune, you summon Balwûr in the Court of Oryx this week: This is the witch that transforms the ground into a dangerous zone.
Are there videos about the challenges this week?
At this point, we present you videos of the challenges of the week and how the Guardians have overcome them.
Here’s the video for the Nightfall Valus Shield Brothers. It is a solo run through the Nightfall strike featuring Zhalo Supercell as one of the dominant weapons.
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Albion Online is getting its last major patch before the server wipe in summer. The faction “Morgana” is getting a significant upgrade.
The Followers of Morgana have learned new tricks
On May 18, the next patch for the beta version of Albion Online will be released. This update will be called “Darian” and will primarily strengthen the faction “The Followers of Morgana”. Previously, the opponents were relatively easy to defeat, but now they have new spells and group compositions. Especially the followers in the dungeons have learned some new tricks and this could be the first step towards a challenging endgame PvE.
Because villains also like to set up home, there are some furniture pieces in the style of the supporters of Morgana that can be dropped by the followers. Those who want can use them to furnish their own camp or resell them.
By the way, the “Darian” update is supposed to be the last patch before there is a “wipe” in summer and the data will be reset. Then the game will start its second beta phase. This brings a complete overhaul of the world.
The developers have shown how they are working to make the world even bigger and more unique in a separate YouTube video that we don’t want to withhold from you.
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The popular MOBA League of Legends (LoL) will be coming to consoles – but not on Playstation 4 or Xbox One.
In China, “Tencent” is a big player. They’ve been distributing League of Legends for a long time. The company was also involved with Riot, the developers, for a long time. Recently, they acquired the LoL studio entirely.
Tencent also distributes many games from Korea or partners like Capcom in China – such as “Monster Hunter Online.”
Last week, they presented their own console, the “Tencent Games Platform” (TGP), which is commonly referred to as “Blade.”
The launch titles all come from Tencent, including League of Legends, Monster Hunter Online, FIFA Online 3, and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.
The Blade is designed in the shape of a sports car. It runs on Windows 10. Whether the console will ever come to the West seems questionable.
The images are from MMOCulture, a site specialized in Asia.
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Starting today, there’s a new weekly assignment for PS4, Xbox One, and PC in The Division.
The orange-glowing watch on your agent’s wrist has received a fresh broadcast, the Strategic Assignment: This week it consists of 4 individual tasks that you can complete. The reward is Phoenix Credits.
The story behind the weekly assignments is presented to us by Ubisoft in bite-sized pieces in the form of short videos.
This is the weekly assignment starting on May 17th in The Division
We once again have the opportunity to assist Division technician Simon Keyes: For weeks he has been working hard to keep the ISAC node running and to fend off dangers of all kinds with our help.
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This week we contact a new person: “E”. She is a black market trader who can source the good stuff to protect the ISAC node. However, her services come at a certain price.
These are the tasks:
Kill 50 Rikers: For this, you need to enter the Dark Zone and give the Rikers a hard time.
Collect 30 fabric: Keep an eye out for this crafting material to be able to hand it over to “E”.
Kill 10 Named: You have a week to take down 10 Named NPCs.
Complete 10 main missions: Just like every week, you can complete ten missions of “Hard” and “Challenging” difficulty.
If you succeed in all four tasks, you will receive 30 Phoenix Credits.
For the release of WildStar on Steam, the game is changing its premium currency. We will tell you what changes with “Protobucks”.
Conversion rate NCoin to Protobucks at 1:1 – but there are bonuses
The SciFi MMORPG by Carbine, WildStar, will soon launch on the gaming platform Steam. To ensure this goes smoothly and Steam players do not have to rely on the in-game currency of NC (NCoin), WildStar will soon switch from NCoin to so-called “Protobucks”. Players do not need to do much complex math, as what previously cost 100 NCoin will now be offered for 100 Protobucks – the conversion rate is thus 1:1.
These changes are scheduled to take place during maintenance on May 18.
Unlike the purchase of NCoin, there will be bonuses when acquiring Protobucks – the more money you spend, the more Protobucks you get. Here’s a small comparison of how much you previously had to spend for NCoin and what amount of Protobucks is now available.
Price
Received NCoin
Received Protobucks
5€
400
400
10€
800
1000
20€
1600
2300
50€
4000
6250
100€
8000
13000
Exchange of NCoin for Protobucks
If you recently purchased a large amount of NCoin, you don’t have to be disappointed – as NCoin can easily be exchanged for Protobucks. This should be possible without major detours through an interface in the game.
If you exchange particularly large amounts of NCoin at once, you will also be rewarded with bonus Protobucks. The following factors apply for the exchange.
Converted NCoin (to Protobucks)
Rate for Bonus Protobucks
1-999
x1
1000-2299
x1.3125
2300-6249
x1.58125
6250-12999
x1.71875
13000+
x1.86875
An example: If you exchange 1000 NCoin for 1000 Protobucks, you will receive a bonus of 1.1325. This would mean that at the end of the exchange, you will get an additional 312 Protobucks.
Finally, it should be noted that Protobucks cannot be converted back into NCoin. The Protobucks can only be used for WildStar after the exchange and not for any other NCsoft games.
For more news and articles about the SciFi MMORPG, you can find them on our WildStar game page.
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Blizzard has released the latest cinematic for Overwatch . Check out the story of Genji and Hanzo in English here.
The Eternal Dispute of the Shimada Brothers
The third of four announced cinematics for Overwatch has just been released on the official game website. This time, it revolves around the two heirs of the powerful Shimada clan. Long ago, the clan was the training ground for master assassins who generally used their services for protection and good. However, in recent centuries, the clan has transformed into a criminal empire, generating profits primarily from shady drug trafficking and illegal arms trading.
After the current head of the clan died, it was up to his sons, Genji and Hanzo, to carry on the legacy – but Genji refused this task and lived a life as a playboy. Hanzo tried for a long time to persuade his brother until he lost patience and ultimately killed him. At least he thought so. But those who are said to be dead often live a little longer…
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What all this has to do with the dragons that both characters can summon as their ultimate ability in Overwatch, and how the conflict between the two unfolds, you can find out in the new cinematic “Dragons,” which you can watch here.
What do you think of this cinematic? Do you like the mixed style of “storybook narration” and animated action? And which of the previous Overwatch videos is your favorite?
You can check out the other two already released cinematics of Overwatch here:
In the MMO shooter Destiny , Bungie crowned a spectacular solo performance as the Video of the Week.
We have already reported: A player managed to defeat Oryx in Hard Mode all by himself. With the now higher light level, he was able to interrupt and defeat Oryx with the Sleeper Simulant solo. Such a feat does not escape Bungie’s notice: They crown the Oryx Solo Hard Kill as the Video of the Week.
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From the PvP, this Guardian can be sure that Bungie looks upon him with favor. The Brave Little Tailor, who takes so many down at once, we already discovered last week:
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Slowly but surely, more and more information about the upcoming “May Update” in The Division is trickling in. During the last situation reports during maintenance, the developers discussed a few game changes that agents can look forward to. However, a lot is still not known. The info that most agents are currently eager for is still missing: When will the “Conflict” Update be released?
What we know so far about the Update 1.2 “Conflict” in The Division
As early as March, Ubisoft outlined the Year 1 content for The Division. Since then, information about the “Conflict” Update has been scarce. Shortly after Update 1.1, the developers predicted that they would only talk about the May Update in detail once the April Update is performing as they envisioned it. For this, numerous bugs needed to be fixed first.
Even though The Division is still far from a bug-free game – especially cheats and hacks plague the PC version – hints about the upcoming update have been revealed in recent days. After all, there is a schedule that they want to adhere to. So far, here is what we know about “Conflict”:
There will be a new raid, new challenge modes, new Dark Zone activities, and “much more”.
Dark Zone: A new DZ bracket for agents with a gear score above 200 will be introduced, where enemies will range from level 32 to 34, and the loot will be best quality up to value 240. This value will remain the maximum limit. Furthermore, supply drops will be enhanced.
PvE: The PvE area is also set to become exciting again: new activities will come, and existing content will be adjusted. Items will also be available up to GS 240. According to Hamish Bode, we can expect a lot from the area outside the Dark Zone.
Loot: “Generosity” will be the new motto at Massive: the quality and quantity of drops will be increased.
Balance: Armor pieces, gear sets, and mods will be revised. New equipment sets will be introduced. Extensive weapon rebalancing will only take place after the Conflict Update.
The “hit points” will be replaced by “Toughness” in the future. This value is intended to reflect health, stamina, and armor value equally.
The armor maximum will be increased from 65% to 75%.
The wallet will be expanded, allowing you to carry 2000 instead of 1000 Phoenix Credits.
Numerous bugs and issues will be fixed. Especially those requiring a client-side patch can be resolved. Additionally, further adjustments will be made to the game.
Massive wants to rigorously test the May Update through intense testing processes.
When will the May Update be released in The Division?
Currently, there is no official release date for Update 1.2. However, this must change very soon if Massive wants to stick to the plan and release the May Update still in May. If we assume that the update is scheduled to be deployed during weekly maintenance, only two dates remain in May: May 19 and May 26.
May 19 will likely come too early: So far, the developers have hardly spoken about the specific game content of the update. What will the raid be like? What new activities will come in PvE and in the Dark Zone? What do agents have to do?
With Update 1.1, Massive held a “Special Report” via Twitch on a Friday, during which the developers talked for about an hour about the activities of “Incursions”. This took place on March 31, and the April Update was then released on April 12.
So far, no “Special Report” has been announced for the May Update, and the information available is too scarce for a release to be deemed likely this coming Thursday.
However, there is not much time left until May 26 to unveil the details. After all, the developers promised to report extensively on the update before it is released. Nevertheless, as of today, May 26 is considered the most likely release date.
In any case: The next few days will be exciting. The Division is about to enter turbulent times, during which there will be changes and new content. Who knows, perhaps Massive will coolly announce after the maintenance next Thursday: “Surprise! Update 1.2 is live. Have fun with it.”
The development of the MMORPG Star Citizen is advancing rapidly and is expected to progress even faster in the future. However, testers are not yet allowed to speak about the gameplay experience that Update 2.4 offers.
Version 2.4 of the alpha version is already on the test server. This includes, among other things, the shopping system. In the spaceport Port Olisar, it is possible to buy various items in the shops to customize your character. These include shoes, hats, jackets, pants, shirts, and more. With Alpha 2.4, 36 items will be available. This is a first step towards a system that will allow complete character customization in the game.
Pilots need new ships
The implementation of the shopping system is a significant step for the MMO, as trade will be a crucial factor. Additionally, the Reliant has been introduced as a new ship that players can enter in the hangar. Furthermore, the Starfarer is also finding its way into the game. The ship will even be playable, allowing players to explore the cosmos and engage in fierce battles with enemies. The spaceport Port Olisar has also been revamped.
Silence about Update 2.4!
Currently, it is still unclear when Patch 2.4 will be rolled out to the regular servers. Those who can already try out the update on the test server are also not allowed to talk about their gameplay experience. They are under an NDA. Cloud Imperium Games states that the version of the update currently on the test server contains things that are not yet known whether they will be carried over to the live servers. They did not want to discuss what exactly these things are. Testers are prohibited from discussing the patch on Reddit or creating and uploading videos about it on YouTube.
However, the “Evocati” test group is said to work very effectively and provide a lot of feedback to the developers, who have already released five patches that fixed over 1,100 bugs. They want to invite more testers and gather even more feedback before the NDA is lifted and they can talk about Update 2.4.
Cloud Imperium Games now aims to introduce new game elements into the MMORPG more quickly, as they are now more familiar with all the tools and can work faster. Star Citizen will not be released this year, nonetheless.
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In FIFA 16: FUT, the TOTS players from the ALJ League and Liga NOS are now available. They will only be available in packs for a few days.
The “Team of the Season” weeks are in full swing in EA Sports football simulation FIFA 16. Last Friday, the Bundesliga TOTS was presented to the eager fans. These upgraded Bundesliga players can be found in packs until 20.5.
Tonight at 7 PM, more TOTS players will be added to the packs: Both the professional football league from Saudi Arabia, the ALJ League, and the Portuguese top league (Liga NOS) will each have a Team of the Season assigned. This will include the best players of the season according to EA Sports.
This is the TOTS of the ALJ League in FIFA 16
This TOTS does not feature any standout players. There are even only a few players with an overall rating above 80.
Starting XI
GK: Yasser Al Mosailem – Al Ahli
LWB: Yasser Al Shahrani – Al Hilal
CB: Motaz Hawsawi – Al Ahli
CB: Digao – Al Hilal
RB: Mohammed Al Buraik – Al Hilal
CDM: Abdulmajeed Al Ruwaili – Al Taawoun
LM: Fahad Al Muwallad – Al Ittihad
CM: Taisir Al Jassim – Al Ahli
CAM: Jehad Al Hussain – Al Taawoun
ST: Carlos Eduardo – Al Hilal
ST: Omar Al Soma – Al Ahli
Substitutes
GK: Faha Al Shammari – Al Raed
CB: Diego Arismendi – Al Shabab
CM: Salman Al Faraj – Al Hilal
CAM: Elton – Al Feteh
LM: Ali Awaji – Al Wehda
CAM: Adrian Mierzejewski – Al Nassr
ST: Paul Alo’o Efoulou – Al Taawoun
Reserves
GK: Osma Hawsawi – Al Ahli
LWB: Abdullah Al Zori – Al Hilal
CM: Hussain Al Mogahwi – CM
CDM: Abdulmalek Al Khaidri – Al Shabab
LM: Hattan Bahebri – Al Khaleej FC
This is the TOTS of Liga NOS in FIFA 16
This TOTS features some high-caliber players: Jonas and Slimani both have ratings over 90 and can strengthen many Ultimate Teams. The goalkeeper Rui Patricio also comes with outstanding stats.
Starting XI
GK: Rui Patrício – Sporting CP
LB: Miguel Layún – FC Porto
CB: Jardel – SL Benfica
CB: Paulo Vinicíus – Boavista
RB: Maximiliano Pereira – FC Porto
CDM: Danilo Pereira – FC Porto
LM: Rafa – Braga
CM: Adrien Silva – Sporting CP
LF: Diogo Jota – Paços de Ferreira
ST: Jona – SL Benfica
ST: Islam Slimani – Sporting CP
Substitutes
GK: Paweł Kieszeck – Estoril
LB: Lucas Lima – Arouca
RB: Baiano – Braga
CM: Héctor Herrera – FC Porto
RM: Pizzi – SL Benfica
RM: João Mário – Sporting CP
ST: Leo Bonatimi – Estoril
Reserves
GK: Igor Stefanovic – Moreirense
CB: Rúben Semedo – Sporting CP
RF: Salvador Agra – Nacional
RF: Iuri Medeiros – Moreirense
ST: Konstantinos Mitroglou – SL Benfica
These TOTS players will be available in packs from today at 7 PM until Wednesday, also at 7 PM.
Our author Schuhmann explains why he can’t do without a vertical mouse anymore.
I have to admit: In recent years, I have gone a bit overboard with my gaming setup. A mechanical keyboard for €60 was just the beginning, then came a thick 27-inch monitor, it had to be a gaming chair from DX Racer, a new computer with an outrageously expensive graphics card came in autumn 2015, and just last month I treated myself to one of those exaggerated 144Hz monitors with 27 inches and G-Sync and relegated the “old” 27-incher to a secondary monitor – you have to treat yourself, after all.
But if I had to choose one part of all this gear, it would be the €20 vertical mouse I got two years ago. Because it solved a problem that really annoyed me: tension in my forearms, discomfort, a nagging feeling in my shoulder, general tension in my arms.
The vertical mouse has the following idea: When you are standing normally and are relaxed, your hand will be “untwisted” and simply rest on your body. So why do we always have to twist our wrist when working or gaming on the computer? The vertical mouse is designed so that you hold it as you would offer your hand to someone.
If you simply stretch out your hand now, the palm of your hand faces inward, not downward.
That sounds a bit esoteric, but after a short acclimatization period, it feels completely normal to hold the mouse like a claw. The pain and discomfort, the “mouse arm” that I had during intense gaming or working, disappeared.
Vertical Mouse from Anker – the Birkenstock sandal among mice
The vertical mouse from Anker costs just under €20, connects to the computer via USB and wirelessly, fits well in my hand, has three mouse buttons (two small others that I never use), a scroll wheel, and does what it is supposed to do.
It is solidly made and robust.
If you compare the mouse to a shoe: the Anker is not an elegant pair of sneakers with flashing lights and pump function. It is neither a patent leather shoe made of the finest buffalo leather, but a Birkenstock sandal. Maybe not sexy, maybe not aerodynamic, but it feels incredibly comfortable.
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In Destiny there are ships that are so rare that many Guardians ask: Do they even exist?
“Star Rumba”, “Ghost Bleacher”, “High and Flatterhaft” – Do you own any of these ships? If so, you should consider yourself lucky. Because many Guardians have been wondering for some time whether these ships can actually be found in Destiny – they are listed in the ship collection in the Tower.
“Star Rumba”, “Ghost Bleacher”, “High and Flatterhaft” – Extremely rare ships in Destiny
In short: Yes, these ships are in the game. Some Guardians report that they have found these ships and support this with screenshots, videos, and links to their Guardians. However, these items appear to be so rare that many players repeatedly ask in forums with disbelief whether this can really be the case.
Where can you find these three ships in Destiny?
If you take a look at the ship collection, all three ships can be found under the category “Crucible”. They are obtained as a “reward from Crucible playlists”. But what does that mean exactly?
According to user reports, you have a very low chance of getting these ships if you successfully complete the quest “The True Meaning of War” from Lord Shaxx. For this, you need to complete all 5 of Shaxx’s weekly quests in one week.
If you master this quest, you will receive – apparently with a lot of luck – one of these ships. The following video shows how a Guardian obtains the “Ghost Bleacher” in this way:
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However, numerous players are writing that they have completed this quest dozens of times and have never received one of these ships. Partially, it is suspected that these items might be buggy. Some Guardians are sure: It cannot be Bungie’s intention for these items to be that rare.
In addition to these three ships, users are also hunting the emblem “Lost and Foundries” and the shader “King’s Failures”, which are also said to be obtainable through the Shaxx quest. These too seem to have been granted to very few Guardians so far. But as the following image shows: The shader “King’s Failures” is at least in the game.
Some Guardians complain on reddit that they have been completing this quest with all three characters every week for months and have yet to see any of these items. Are they really that rare? Or are they buggy after all?
What about you? Have you already owned any of these items?
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In Overwatch, the trophies and achievements are well known. We present them in a trophy list.
In Blizzard’s online shooter Overwatch, you can earn trophies (PS4) and achievements (Xbox One) by fulfilling certain performances. After a total of 59 achievements, the trophy hunters among you can strive to ultimately take home the Platinum Trophy (only on PlayStation).
The achievements of Overwatch can be categorized into specific groups. Besides the Platinum Trophy of the game, for which you must collect all other Overwatch trophies, there are Bronze, Silver, and Gold trophies. This categorization mainly depends on the difficulty and the time investment required for each trophy.
These are all trophies from Overwatch
Below, we show you the trophy list of Overwatch. These trophies are identical to the achievements for Xbox.
Bronze:
Only Good Friends: Play a competitive game with a friend in a group.
Level 10: Reach level 10.
Level 25: Reach level 25.
The Path is Closed: Destroy 3 of Symmetra’s teleporters in a competitive game.
Survivor: Heal yourself in a competitive game for 900 hit points using medkits.
Highly Decorated: Earn 50 medals at the end of a competitive game.
Prearranged Game: Earn 21 cards at the end of a competitive game.
Fully Equipped: Collect 50 extras for a hero.
Die, Die, Die!: Kill 4 enemies in a competitive game using Reaper’s Death Blossom.
Chopped: Kill 4 enemies in a competitive game using Genji’s Dragonblade.
Not My Fault: Kill 2 enemies in a competitive game using Genji’s Reflect ability.
Don’t Let Anything Decay!: Achieve 3 solo kills in a competitive game with Reaper’s Hellfire Shotguns without reloading.
Moment!: Interrupt an enemy’s ultimate ability with McCree’s Flashbang in a competitive game.
Noon: Kill 4 enemies in a competitive game using McCree’s Deadeye.
Death from Above: As Pharah, kill 4 enemies in a competitive game without touching the ground.
Shaking Circumstances: Knock an enemy to their death with Pharah’s Concussive Blast in a competitive game.
Explosive Play: Achieve 2 kills in a competitive game using Soldier: 76’s Helix Rockets.
Recently in the Shooting Range: Kill 4 enemies in a competitive game using Soldier: 76’s Tactical Visor.
Time Heals All Wounds: Heal yourself for 400 hit points in a competitive game using Tracer’s Recall, without dying.
Special Delivery: Stick 4 of Tracer’s Pulse Bombs to enemies in a competitive game.
Optimally Configured: Kill 2 enemies in each of Bastion’s configurations in a competitive game without dying.
All-Out: Kill 4 enemies in a competitive game using Bastion’s Configuration: Tank.
Simple Geometry: Deliver killing blows to 2 enemies in a competitive game using Hanzo’s Scatter Arrow.
The Dragon is No Longer Hungry: Kill 4 enemies in a competitive game with Hanzo’s Dragon Spirit.
Trap Billiards: Knockes an opponent into a steel trap with Junkrat’s Remote Mine in a competitive game.
The Law of the Road: Kill 4 enemies in a competitive game using Junkrat’s Tire.
Frozen Solid: Block 1200 damage in a competitive game using Mei’s Ice Wall.
Cold Snap: Freeze 4 enemies at once in a competitive game as Mei.
Wiped!: Kill 4 enemies in a competitive game using D.Va’s Self-Destruct.
Upgrading!: As Torbjörn, keep an armor pack active on 5 allies simultaneously in a competitive game.
Did that Hurt?: Kill 4 enemies in a competitive game with Widowmaker’s Venom Mines.
Smooth as Silk: Achieve a headshot kill from the air with Widowmaker’s Sniper Mode in a competitive game.
Shot Out: Prevent 1500 damage in a competitive game using D.Va’s Defense Matrix.
Game Over: Kill 4 enemies in a competitive game using D.Va’s Self-Destruct.
I am your Shield: Block 8000 damage in a competitive game using Reinhardt’s Barrier Field without dying.
Earth, Fire, Reinhardt: Hit an enemy in a competitive game with Fire Strike and Charge after an Earth Shatter stun.
What Were You About to Say?: Interrupt an enemy’s ultimate ability with Roadhog’s Hook in a competitive game.
Burned Boar: Knock 2 enemies to their death with Roadhog’s Meat Grinder in a competitive game.
Mine Sweeper: Destroy 10 turrets or traps in a competitive game using Winston’s Teslakanone without dying.
Anti-Aggression Training: Deal damage to 6 enemies in a competitive game with Winston’s Primal Rage.
Overwhelming Power: Keep Zarya’s Particle Cannon above 70 energy for 60 seconds in a competitive game.
Irresistible Attraction: Catch 5 enemies in a competitive game with Zarya’s Graviton Surge.
On the Wall on the Lurking: Achieve 3 killing blows as Lúcio while wall-riding in a competitive game without dying.
Beyond the Sound Barrier: Block 1000 damage in a competitive game using Lúcio’s Sound Barrier.
Health Apostle: Heal 5 players for 200 hit points each as Mercy in a competitive game without dying.
Class Support: Revive 4 players simultaneously as Mercy in a competitive game.
From All Sides: Deal damage to an enemy with 7 beams simultaneously as Symmetra in a competitive game.
Full Success: Teleport 20 players as Symmetra in a competitive game.
Sowing Discord: Achieve 4 kills or assists within 6 seconds using Zenyatta’s Orb of Discord in a competitive game.
The Iris Envelopes You: Restore 1500 hit points as Zenyatta using Transcendence in a competitive game.
Thus Far and No Further: Win as a defender in a competitive capture game without losing the first objective.
Escort Protection: Escort a payload 100 meters in a competitive game without leaving it.
World Traveler: Win a competitive game on 12 different maps.
Silver:
Level 50: Reach level 50.
Immortal: Achieve a killstreak of 20 players in a competitive game.
Better Twice: Capture both objectives on a control map in a competitive game without dying.
You are just a guest here, you don’t touch anything: Prevent the attacking team from touching the payload for 60 seconds in a competitive game.
No Stich: Win a competitive game on a control map without the enemy capturing any objective.
Blade & Soul has been on the market since January and is by no means standing still. If you want to jump back in, you can find all the new features and current issues at a glance here.
Blade and Soul was the first new MMO to launch here in 2016, and NCsoft continues to expand the Kung-Fu online role-playing game in the Asia-anime style. However, there are still a few issues plaguing the MMO. Both the new features and the annoyances have been summarized in a video by YouTuber Refaser. [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/h27qW1v50Sc” align=”center” mode=”normal” autoplay=”no”]
Content, Content, Content
Blade and Soul has been around in Korea for a longer time, and NCsoft has not had any problems providing the game with regular new content so far. Only the basic version of the game was released here at launch. However, new content has been added every month, including the following innovations:
The solo instance “Mushin’s Tower”: In this huge tower, the Kung-Fu legend Mushin once trained, and each floor offers unique challenges that we must face alone. Only those who master their hero optimally will progress here.
The new class of the Pacteer: The first new class expands the hero selection with a cool ranged fighter who throws magical paper talismans at enemies, binds foes, and can summon a real demon if necessary!
The expansion “Silverfrost Summit“: Here, the story continues after the base game, and we follow our nemesis Jinsoyun into the namesake mountain range, where a new area, a capital, eight new dungeons, and an open instance for 24 players await us.
Lastly, there was another addon called “Realm in Ruins“: Here, the story continues again, and we must stand against our enemies once more and save a realm from total destruction. Additionally, there were two new dungeons and an open PvP zone for 6vs6 players outside of arena PvP.
Furthermore, a lot of new outfits have been released, and the weapon upgrade system has also been revised.
PvP and Action Battles
Still, the combat system of Blade & Soul is among the best in the MMO genre, as the many combos and special moves resemble more a beat ’em up than an MMORPG. Nothing has changed in that regard.
In the cold Silverfrost Summits, new challenges await us.
The sophisticated PvP in the arena has now also gained eSports status here and is actively played in the ESL league, even if it does not yet have the same stature that it still has in Korea.
Old and New Bumps in the Road
Meow! With some of the problems in Blade & Soul, even an otherwise gentle cat goes wild!
However, not everything is rosy in Kung-Fu land. Blade & Soul is still plagued by problems. This is particularly frustrating since some annoyances have persisted since release.
There are still significant performance issues and lags. This is often deadly in the fast-paced combat system.
Bots continue to ravage the instances and farm to their hearts’ content.
Even worse: Hackers exploit glitches and exploits to fly around or become invisible to take down other players.
Spammers still try to ruin the chat.
The main task after completing all story missions is still grinding daily quests.
What’s Next?
So far, NCsoft is very pleased with the West release of Blade & Soul. The current quarterly figures from the publisher show that the West launch has given Blade and Soul a strong boost. Therefore, the MMO will continue to be well supported by NCsoft and is expected to receive many updates in the future, including three new story continuations alone in 2016.
Mein-MMO says: Blade and Soul does a lot right, as the somewhat monotonous endgame with lots of dailies and group instances constantly needs new content to keep players engaged. I certainly enjoy revisiting the colorful martial arts world to follow the exciting main story and further improve my virtual Kung-Fu skills.
