LoL: Here burst 15 Shacos – The craziest scene in the current fun mode

Wow, that’s explosive! It’s quite satisfying to see the annoying League of Legends champion Shaco burst like this.

In the current game mode One for All in the LoL game mode rotation, interesting scenarios can be created. For instance, you can show heroes you particularly dislike (Teemo is excluded here) what you think of them with the power of 5 Malphite ultimates or by using 5 Lux lasers. In this video, we have a particularly nice example for you!

A real clown fiesta in LoL!

In total, 15 Shacos are annihilated in this video by Kimimoto. The number 15 is reached because each Shaco (5) creates a copy of itself using its ultimate ability (10) and Illaoi extracts the soul from one Shaco with her Soul Harvest (E) (15). Then, pure damage just rains down on the clown faces!

Enjoy watching this very special video about League of Legends.

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Destiny: Tlaloc, Zankapfel and Co. – What do the names of the weapons mean?

In the MMO shooter Destiny, some weapons and items have strange names. We will look at what lies behind these terms.

Today, we’re serving you delicious, wonderfully useless trivia that you can use to impress your clanmates in the next raid. Why is the “Zankapfel” called “Zankapfel”? Who or what is Khepri? And is there more behind Tlaloc than just a questionable tongue-twister?

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If you’ve ever wondered about these crazy terms, you can now sit back, relax, and eagerly absorb the following information.

What Tlaloc, Zankapfel, and Co. are all about

We want to approach the absurd and dubious terms in Destiny by looking at the name of the respective item, as well as their flavor texts – the short descriptions from Bungie.

  • Tlaloc: Let’s start directly with the exotic scout rifle Tlaloc. It carries the flavor text “Unleash the storm. Hold nothing back.” and can only be equipped by Warlocks (Storm? Warlock? Stormcaller, aha!). The picture is completed with the note that Tlaloc was one of the most important gods of the Aztec pantheon, associated with all weather phenomena, such as rain, hail, snow, and indeed storm! Bungie evidently thought this through!
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  • Cocytus SR4: This is also a scout rifle with a strange name. According to the flavor text, it drowns “your enemies in a sea of pain.” In Greek mythology, the Cocytus is a river of the underworld and is known as the “river of lamentation.” When the deceased drink from this river, they realize that their life in the upper world has ended and mourn their suffering.
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    Glatisant:
    This is a legendary auto rifle with the description: “You cannot catch it. But that’s not the point.” The Glatisant is also known as a quest beast and takes us into the mythical world of King Arthur. It has the head of a snake, the body of a leopard, the rear of a lion, and the legs of a stag. What went wrong there is unknown. In any case, it lives “to be hunted, not to be caught.” The Glatisant symbolizes the desire for adventure, without knowing exactly where the journey will lead.
  • Zankapfel: The Zankapfel is an impulse rifle with the short flavor text “For the fairest one.” Here we again find ourselves in Greek mythology, where the Zankapfel is known as the golden “apple of discord.” During a wedding, the goddess of discord, Eris, threw this apple with the inscription “For the fairest one” among the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, leading to a dispute regarding who the apple belonged to. Eris did this out of anger because she was not invited to the wedding.
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In Greek mythology, Eris is the goddess of discord and known for her “Zankapfel.” In Destiny, there is also an Eris who constantly runs around with a spherical thing. Coincidence?

By the way: Eris is the goddess of discord and strife, often depicted as a hobbling, shriveled woman. Only when she manages to stir envy and hatred among humans does she blossom into her true form, growing into gigantic size and beauty.

Some Guardians still don’t trust Eris in Destiny, just like Cayde-6. Although she has helped us in the fight against powerful enemies so far, who knows how her role will develop in the future. Will she bloom into her “true form”? She is always depicted with a glowing green orb in her hands… is this perhaps a reference to the “apple of discord”?

  • Tao Hua Yuan: Behind this pretty name lies a sniper rifle with the additional text: “One day the flowers will bloom again.” Tao Hua Yuan is Chinese for “Peach Garden of Immortality” and represents a utopia of a land full of joy and abundance.
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    Khepris Stachel:
    This is a pair of gauntlets for the Hunter with the flavor text: “The wound is not so deep, but it is there – and that is enough.” Chepre, or in English Khepri, is an ancient Egyptian deity symbolizing the sunrise and the morning sun. He is usually depicted as a scarab or as a man with a scarab head.
  • The Fermi Solution: The Fermi Solution is a ship from the Dead Orbit and is labeled: “We are not alone.” This term takes us into nuclear physics: The nuclear physicist Enrico Fermi was known for making good estimates despite a lack of information. A Fermi problem is a problem for which there is practically no available data. A solution to the Fermi problem can therefore only be attempted with general knowledge and common sense.  
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Phew! The names of the items in Destiny take us from Greek mythology to nuclear physics, from the Aztecs to Chinese utopian thoughts. Bungie has apparently gathered quite a wealth of knowledge about the world in Destiny, which sometimes only becomes apparent upon closer inspection.

At this point, we would like to thank our reader Flying Horseman for the groundwork for this article! Thank you!

Which weapon names do you like best in Destiny?


In this article, we explain the meaning and origin of other names in Destiny, such as Gjallarhorn, Badger CCL, or LDR 5001.

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ARK: Raid or Dino Rescue? – Daring Operation with Grappling Hook

Getting revenge on a rival tribe in ARK is sometimes not the most exciting option. A small raid is enough!

Large tribes with their massive bases in ARK: Survival Evolved invite the opportunity to tear down these fortresses to secure materials and give the opposing tribe a piece of their mind. After a rival tribe stole the Doedicurus “Dunky” from YouTuber Pognog, they decided against a large war and instead chose a stealthy method: a break-in to free the captured dino.

Equipped with a grappling hook, Pognag set off and narrowly avoided multiple dangers – including overheating (they could have been more prepared). Nevertheless, the video amusingly shows the “stories” that unfold in ARK time and again.


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

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Heroes of the Storm: Das sind die nächsten Helden und an diesen Tagen kommen sie

The nexus of Heroes of the Storm will soon be enriched by two new heroes from the Warcraft universe: Chromie and Medivh.

After Blizzard released several teasers in the past days showing some abilities of the new heroes, they have now made it clear and created an “In Development” video. This confirms the earlier suspicion that Chromie will be the next hero in HotS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osFFDwcfPas

Chromie of the Bronze Dragonflight

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Chromie is a bronze dragon lady who mainly presents herself to the mortal races in gnome form. She investigates anomalies in the timelines and is featured in many quests of World of Warcraft, especially in the Plaguelands, but also in Pandaria and the Caverns of Time. In Heroes of the Storm, she is an assassin. Let’s take a quick look at her abilities.

  • Her passive trait is Timewalker. Chromie travels through time, allowing her to learn all talents one level earlier than other heroes (for example: heroic ability as early as level 9).
  • Sand Blast has a casting time of 1 second. After this time, a projectile is fired in a straight line, dealing massive damage. Only enemy heroes can be hit.
  • Dragon’s Breath is cast on a target area. After a 1.5 second delay, the spell hits and causes high area damage. Enemy players cannot see in advance where the ability will land.
  • With Time Trap, Chromie can lay a trap. After 2 seconds, the trap is activated and gains invisibility. Enemy heroes who step on the trap will be put into stasis for 2 seconds (they are immune but cannot act). Only one trap can be active at a time.
  • The first heroic ability is Slowing Sands. A sandstorm blows in a large area, slowing down enemies. The slow increases the longer the storm lasts, up to 50%. Sandstorm has a cooldown of only 5 seconds and consumes mana per second. The storm can be maintained as long as Chromie has mana.
  • The second heroic ability is Temporal Loop. The spell is cast on an enemy hero. After 3 seconds, the hero will be teleported back to the spot where they were when Chromie cast the spell.

Chromie is scheduled to celebrate her release on the night of May 17th.

Medivh – the Last Guardian of Tirisfal

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Although Medivh holds the title of “The Last Guardian of Tirisfal”, he was the one who brought the Orcs to Azeroth and thus set the events of Warcraft in motion. He is considered one of the most powerful wizards of all time, so it might be somewhat surprising that he enters the battlefield as a ranged specialist. Let’s take a quick look at his abilities.

  • His passive trait is Raven Form. Medivh transforms into a raven after a short casting time, becoming completely immune and can fly over all obstacles (walls, towers, bushes, etc.).
  • Arcane Rift fires a projectile in a straight line, hitting and injuring all enemies in its path. If the spell hits an enemy hero, the cooldown is drastically reduced.
  • Force of Will is a buff spell for himself or an allied hero. The targeted hero is briefly protected from all damage. Stuns and other control effects can still affect the target.
  • The spell Portal creates (who would have thought) two portals. One at the target position and one at Medivh. All allied heroes can use the portals to travel back and forth between the two locations. The portals remain active for a few seconds.
  • The first heroic ability is Poly Bomb. Medivh transforms an enemy hero into a helpless sheep for 3 seconds. After the time expires, the effect jumps to a nearby enemy hero. This ability can jump infinitely to other heroes.
  • The second heroic ability is Ley Line Seal. Medivh shoots magic in a straight line over a long distance. All enemy heroes hit are put into stasis for a few seconds.

Medivh is scheduled to appear on the night of June 14th.

What do you think of the two new heroes? Cortyn has immediately fallen in love with Chromie – but how do you see the two new additions?


For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MOBA, you can find them on our Heroes of the Storm game page.

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Warframe: Baro Ki’Teer on 6.5. – “Divine Will” donates expensive mods

We look at the current offer of the Void Trader for PS4, Xbox One, and PC at Warframe. Before that, however, we dedicate ourselves to the tactical alert, which rewards players on PS4 and Xbox One generously.

“Divine Will”

Since Thursday evening, the tactical alert “Divine Will” has been running in the online shooter Warframe on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Here, players must confront the greedy Void Prophet Nef Anyo and his creation, the Razorback.

To damage this rocket-firing behemoth, players need the help of the Bursas, which can be found on the upper balconies of the combat arena behind laser barriers. These can be freed from their prison by deactivating the barriers, after which the Bursa jumps into the arena.

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Armored Bursas under Nef Anyo’s control

After that, he must be fought until he reveals the terminal on his back, which allows players to activate it to hunt him down against the Razorback. Only when the monster goes down on its knees can players unleash their full firepower on it.

For dusting off, there is an Orokin Reactor, the Stratos Badge, the complete Toxic Mod Set (60% poison damage and 60% status each), and the Puncture Mod Set. The latter has been traded among players for several thousand Platinum, the real money currency of Warframe, due to its absolute rarity. For comparison: A normal mod can be obtained for between 5 and 20 Platinum.

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Kela de Thaym and the walking stopwatch Nef Anyo

But apparently, it was the developers’ “divine will” to put an end to this price madness for the time being. Unlike previous tactical alerts, where players could also earn rare items, the chance to receive one of the expensive mods, if not the entire set, as a reward is actually quite high.

You have until Tuesday evening to confront the Razorback and claim one of the formerly most expensive mods as your own.

But not only Nef Anyo crawls out of the Void this weekend, but also the much friendlier Baro Ki’Teer.

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

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When can Baro be met?

From 6.5.2016, 7 PM to Sunday, 8.5.2016, 7 PM.

Where can he be found?

  • PC: Kronia Relay, Saturn
  • PS4: Strata Relay, Earth
  • Xbox One: Leonov Relay, Europe

What does he have?

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The offer for PS4 and Xbox One looks as follows:

Console players can not only earn the Puncture Set in the tactical alert this weekend, but also receive the entire Slash Set from Baro Ki’Teer. However, if you only have enough Ducats for one of the mods, then your choice should be “Sirrender Death” for the melee weapon, as you’ll benefit the most from this.

This is the PC offer:

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And what can PC players expect when visiting the Kronia Relay at the merchant? You could say nothing new in the West. Primed Clever Move increases the critical hit chance of the pistol and can be quite useful for certain weapons. The Prisma Dual Cleavers should not be overlooked due to their good stats, while the Prisma Grakata is merely a very expensive and relatively useless toy that is definitely not worth its 610 Ducats.

All in all, it’s a good weekend for console players and another opportunity for PC Tenno to possibly add previously missed items to their arsenal.

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The Division: Merchants’ offer on 7th May provides blueprint for the best precision rifle

Starting today, the vendors in The Division have new items. We will take a look at what the Special Equipment Vendor and the DZ Weapon Vendor have in store for PS4, Xbox One, and PC this week.

New week, new offers. That’s how it is with the vendors in The Division, who will receive fresh item deliveries starting Saturday. In the endgame, the Special Equipment Vendor and the DZ Weapon Vendor are particularly interesting as they sell high-level items to you.

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You can find the Special Equipment Vendor in the Operations Base in the Tech Wing and the Dark Zone Weapon Vendor in the DZ03 Safe Room.

These are the goods from the Special Equipment Vendor starting May 7.

The friendly seller in the Tech Wing wants to see Phoenix Credits when you eye his items. This week he has a particularly expensive assault rifle (M4 Police version) which will put a considerable strain on your PC stock.

Weapons:

  • M1A Classic (Sniper Rifle): 882 PCs – Value 204
    (Talents: Trained, Predator, Toxic)
  • M4 – Police Version (Assault Rifle): 931 PCs – Value 204
    (Talents: Malevolent, Wicked, Prepared)
  • M870 MCS – Custom (Shotgun): 220 PCs – Value 182
    (Talents: Malevolent, Accurate, Connoisseur)

Additionally, there’s a high-end mask, a backpack, and two gloves available for purchase. Also this week, the stylish cosmetic items Jacket – Sand Color and Ranger Jacket are in trend.

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Which blueprints the Special Equipment Vendor has in The Division can be viewed here. These remain the same every week, only the prices change slightly.

Offer from the DZ Weapon Vendor starting May 7.

This vendor will only give you his goods in exchange for Dark Zone currency. You also need certain DZ ranks for him to hand these over to you. This week he has the blueprint for the M1A Sniper Rifle – First Wave, which is currently considered the best sniper in the game. However, you need DZ rank 75 for this.

High-End Weapons:

  • RPK-74 E – Black Market Version (Light Machine Gun): 52092 DZW – Value 182 (Rank 40)
    (Talents: Malevolent, Wicked, Demanding)
  • M870 Express (Shotgun): 19392 DZW – Value 163 (Rank 25)
    (Talents: Agile, Malevolent, Predator)
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These are the blueprints of the DZ Weapon Vendor:

The following blueprints all have a value of 163 and are available starting Rank 25:

  • SOCOM Mk20 SSR (Sniper Rifle) 14726 DZW
  • ACR Tactical (Assault Rifle) 15795DZW
  • AUG A3P Tactical (Submachine Gun) 13361 DZW
  • M60 E6 – Black Market Version (Light Machine Gun) 13453DZW
  • M1911 Tactical (Pistol) 10989 DZW
  • SASG-12 S – Black Market Version (Shotgun) 14445 DZW

We’ll see you on the streets, Agents!

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Battlefield 1: Offizielles Release-Datum und der Reveal-Trailer

The new Battlefield has a reveal trailer, a release date, a handful of images, and initial information.

The new Battlefield is actually somewhat confusingly titled Battlefield I. It will be released worldwide for the Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

The release date is October 21. On October 18, those who can afford a Deluxe Edition or otherwise access Early Access will be able to play it. October 18 was also the date, that we suspected this afternoon after a leak.

Here is the reveal trailer:

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Confirmed features include a “Persistent Squad System,” which allows players to travel together from server to server with their squad.

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Confirmed melee weapons include the shovel, sabre, bayonet, and club. Announced vehicles include tanks, light tanks, boats, ships, biplanes, bombers, horses, and more. Gas masks are also expected to be usable.

64 players fight on land, in water, and in the air

According to information from the US site Gamespot, multiplayer battles will include up to 64 players and will take place on land, in water, and in the air.

Compared to previous games, the focus of Battlefield I is said to be more on close combat, but also reflect the technological advancements. During World War I, soldiers were confronted with advanced technology from their perspective.

At DICE, they want to counter the stereotype that World War I was fought solely with muskets.

Both the destruction of objects and the ability to customize weapons remain. However, details are still scarce on this front. At E3, the first lucky players should already be able to get their hands on Battlefield I.

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Destiny announces three live streams for May

In Destiny Bungie has announced three more live streams.

The “This week at bungie” was released this week on Friday. The main topic was the planned change and thus improvement in melee combat. Bungie reminds that on Tuesday evening the switch will be flipped here and the new rules will take effect. Players do not need to pay any further attention, they say. If anything seems strange to them, they should provide feedback.

Meanwhile, they want to stand out again with live streams on Twitch on Wednesdays and have announced three more in May:

  • On May 11, the artists behind Destiny will be discussed. They will broadcast a discussion with the artists responsible for the concepts behind Destiny’s world, its characters, and weapons.
  • On May 18, the focus will be on King’s Fall. Developers will raid while a designer and a story expert comment on the events.
  • On May 25, they will dive into the Crucible and let people talk about the PvP maps that were built by them.

The presentation of new content is expected by the community for E3 in June. Bungie says nothing about that at the moment.

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Pantheon: The Last Hope for ‘Oldschool PvE’ and EverQuest Fans?

The new PvE MMO Pantheon by Brad McQuaid offers old school ideas in a modern guise and fully focuses on group content.

Several weeks ago, we reported to you that Daybreak Games has officially discontinued its work on EverQuest Next (EQNext). While for some this was sad news, it is a glimmer of hope for ‘old school PvE’ and EverQuest fans, as one project has particularly benefited from this: Pantheon – Rise of the Fallen, the new game from EverQuest and Vanguard creator Brad McQuaid.

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This is despite the failed Kickstarter campaign now back on track and even welcomed five new developers to the team this week, as McQuaid reports.

Old school ideas in a modern MMO guise

During an interview on the sidelines of PAX East, Brad McQuaid explained that after Sony Online Entertainment was bought and renamed to Daybreak, he had the opportunity to buy the rights to Vanguard and revive the game.

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However, he decided against it. Because “as proud as I am of EverQuest and Vanguard,” said McQuaid, “we are in the year 2016 and we feel within the team the urge to move the genre forward and do not just want to revive an old game.” Because even if the Pantheon team brings back a variety of older mechanics and ideas from the first generation of MMOs, the game is not an emulator. “We are focusing on a range of new and innovative mechanics that will make Pantheon a new game, our game.”

The ‘Holy Quaternity’ – from three to four!

At the beginning, there will be twelve classes, nine playable races, and three major cities where players can start. These are located on three different continents, in various zones on which the studio, according to McQuaid, is currently working, with the Unity engine and its asset store ensuring that the team makes relatively quick progress.

The 12 classes of the game are built around the so-called ‘Quaternity’ of tanks, damage dealers, crowd controllers, and healers, the four roles of the class system. In addition to classes that specialize solely in one of the four roles, there will also be a number of hybrid classes. These will be significantly more complex, but also considerably weaker in specific areas. According to McQuaid, the team will keep a close eye on the balance of the individual classes.

The game world itself is also a focus for the team. It is intended to be much more incorporated into the game than we are used to. On the one hand, it will serve as a ‘quest giver’, where hints for new adventures can be discovered, similar to Skyrim and other single-player RPGs. Whether it’s a burned wagon by the side of the road, a note in the pocket of a slain foe, or a random encounter on the way: all of this can serve as inspiration for a new adventure.

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Generally, the world is supposed to offer players a lot of challenges. In addition to weather and climate effects, such as storms sweeping through the landscape, there will also be regions of complete darkness, places where poisonous vapors rise, or areas that drain mana or energy from specific classes, as well as places where using any form of magic is impossible, etc. This requires a lot of attention, flexibility, and especially teamwork from the players. According to Brad McQuaid, this is the third major focus of Pantheon.

Playing together and not just alongside!

Older players who discovered the genre before World of Warcraft will surely remember that player interaction was an essential part of every MMORPG.

Reasons for this included the almost exclusive group content, the dependence on certain classes with fixed roles, the greater importance of crafting, and the absence of auction houses. All of this is intended to be offered by Pantheon to players, and of course, the infamous ‘corpse runs’ of the past should not be missing.

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The majority of the game is group content designed for small groups of 6-8 players; a number that could still change during testing, according to McQuaid. Forming permanent groups is not necessary, as the game will offer many possibilities for “pick-up grouping”. Forming groups will be facilitated, among other things, by a mentoring system that allows higher-level players to assist other players and rewards them for doing so.

Rumored to be dead: the downtime!

But another feature that was already declared dead is what the Pantheon team wants to bring back: the downtime! The idea behind it is to give players moments of inactivity, a chance to talk with other players, trade, and discuss strategies, because “without any reason to take a short break and wait (and talk), socializing between players is hindered,” emphasizes Brad McQuaid.

However, by ‘downtime’, the team does not mean artificially stretching content through unnecessary pauses to make the content seem larger than it actually is. How this will actually be implemented in Pantheon remains open, McQuaid stated.

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Rather, the developers’ goal is to make gaming sessions generally shorter than what was once accustomed to in old school MMORPGs. A time frame of two hours should suffice for almost all challenges in the game. Longer sessions in the form of five or even ten-hour raids are, according to McQuaid, no longer compatible with the lives of most players.

First gameplay impressions from the pre-pre-alpha

So players can already get a rough picture of the future game, Brad McQuaid decided during GDC to present an initial gameplay video, repeatedly emphasizing that the footage shown is unfiltered and raw pre-pre-alpha material and many elements are not yet in place.

https://youtu.be/INd9SfIbWN4

The video already makes a good impression, but also shows where the journey is headed, as the game is clearly aimed at fans of the first EverQuest and Vanguard with its group-centric content.

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Destiny: These are the Trials of Osiris on May 6th.

In the MMO shooter Destiny, new Trials of Osiris start on Friday, May 6th.

The weekly PvP event has started once again. It kicked off today, Friday, May 6th, at 7:00 PM.

The map by Bungie’s grace this week is Asylum. No major features.

The bulk of the rewards can be earned by players through bounties from Brother Vance. Rewards are also available for achieving 5 and 7 victories on the map. These are now random.

The big pot of honey awaits at the end of the “Flawless” rainbow bridge on Mercury. However, few will likely cross the bridge: 9 victories without a loss must be on the paper. Buffs on the passage permit help, but 7-1 is also a hard-to-reach record, especially as opponents get stronger with each round.

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Overwatch: Spraylogos – Wie sprüht man? Was sprayt man?

Spray logos in Overwatch are a nice gimmick. Sometimes they can also lead to quite funny moments.

Overwatch offers players various customization options. Besides the “usual” things in this genre, such as skins and profile pictures, players can also unlock emotes and voicelines that different heroes can perform during a match. Part of this customization also includes various spray logos that can also be earned through the progression system.

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For each character, you can set a custom logo in the hero gallery. Most logos can also be purchased using in-game credits (which can be found in loot boxes). However, for some, the completion of certain achievements is necessary.

After that, you can cover the map with your spray logo. On PC, you just need to press the “T” key, while on consoles, you can use the “up” button on the D-pad.

But is spraying in Overwatch just a pointless gimmick? One might think so! A well-timed spray logo can turn a good “Play of the Game” into an epic moment, as this example impressively demonstrates.

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If you want to tease your teammates a little, you can of course spray over their spray logos. Again and again. But that would be mean…


For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter and the current open beta, you can check out our Overwatch game page.

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Battlefield 5 could be called Battlefield 1, “alternative WW I” scenario, release date in October

It seems that Battlefield is going in a “retro” direction and will be released in October.

Update 23:15: The official data and information are now available and there is also a reveal trailer.

The official presentation of Battlefield 5 is scheduled for the next few hours, but leaks once again take the best part ahead. The new Battlefield seems to take place in an alternative World War I scenario and is likely to be titled “Battlefield 1”.

The release could be scheduled for October 18. Colleagues from vg247 have pieced this together with “Fuzzy Logic” – based on the idea that “One would hardly release too close to CoD” and “8-16” can be seen at the bottom – the second half of the date is covered.

All this information comes from a “retail leak” on reddit, where promo material was visible.

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Moreover, Xbox Live mistakenly also dropped an important piece of information. That’s where the image we used as the cover image comes from.

Of course, none of this is officially confirmed yet, especially the release date should be treated with the utmost caution. This evening, we must await the official Twitch stream from EA. Official information should be provided there.

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Doom: Wann ist der Start? Uhrzeit, Preload und Anforderungen

For the upcoming shooter Doom, the exact launch times and system requirements for PC are known. There will be a preload.

On May 13, Doom will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. To help you dive into hell right at launch, we’re summarizing important information compactly.

The servers will be started at these times

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Good news for those fans who have marked May 13 in red for months and have rescheduled all important dates: You can start at midnight.

Even outside European countries, the servers will go live at midnight local time. If you are currently in Japan, it will only start on May 19, but also at midnight.

Doom will have a preload

If you purchase Doom digitally, you will need to free up some space on your drive. The game files will take about 50 GB (consoles) or 55 GB (PC). If you can only dream of high-speed internet: There will be a preload on PS4, Xbox One, and via Steam so that everyone can hunt demons simultaneously at release.

  • For PS4 and Steam: Preload starts on May 11 at midnight local time.
  • Xbox users can start the download right now.
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These are the system requirements for PC

Do you have any doubts whether your PC can handle the upcoming shooter?

These are the minimum requirements:

  • Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions); Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better;
  • 8 GB RAM; 55 GB free HDD space; NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better

These are the recommended system requirements for PC:

  • Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions); Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better;
  • 8 GB RAM; 55 GB free HDD space; NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better

Even if you purchase the disc version, you will need to download additional files from Steam (a total of 45 GB). Otherwise, you cannot start the game.


What trophies and achievements will there be in Doom? Here you can view the trophy list.

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The Division: Community feiert Musik-Video über die Dark Zone

In the shared-world shooter The Division, a music video has been released that takes a jab at the Dark Zone. The fan-made hit is well received and likely has the potential to become a catchy tune.

Youtuber ArcadeCloud has uploaded a parody of Drake’s “Hotline Bling”. In this title, he seemingly addresses his bad experiences in the Dark Zone, in the PvP area of The Division. You should see and hear for yourself:

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According to the lyrics, the Youtuber used to go solo into the Dark Zone to grab loot. However, the NPCs and rogue agents often caused him problems, causing him to lose his loot repeatedly. Therefore, he questions whether it is really worth it to go into the DZ. He would only be killed by “low-level jerks” anyway. Solo, you can’t really play The Division, except for the campaign. He concludes: “Right now, I hate the game.”.

In the community, the parody is well received, and the ratings are mostly positive. Massive has also caught wind of the video: The community manager Natchai Stappers considers it a “great parody”, and adds: “You could say he did it for the views.” With that, he playfully refers to the title of the latest album “Views” by Canadian rapper Drake.

What do you think of the music video about the Dark Zone?

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FIFA 16 FUT: “Premier League”-TOTS with Özil and Vardy brings numerous 90s

In FIFA 16, the Team of the Season of the Barclays PL is known in Ultimate Team mode. The team includes Mesut Özil and standout player Jamie Vardy!

And now we continue with a fresh Team of the Season! Starting today, upgraded player cards from the Premier League can be found in the sets. These are the players who, according to EA Sports, particularly shone this season with their performances.

This is the “Barclays Premier League” TOTS in FIFA 16

In the Team of the Season of the Barclays Premier League is, among others, the German international Mesut Özil with an overall rating of 94! Especially his dribbling (95) and passing stats (90) are impressive. Outstanding ratings also include Sergio Agüero (95), David De Gea (94) and Harry Kane (93). Jamie Vardy (91) from Leicester City must also not be missing.

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These are the players of the TOTS of the Barclays Premier League:Starting XI:

  • GK: Jack Butland – Stoke City
  • LB: Christian Fuchs – Leicester City
  • CB: Wes Morgan – Leicester City
  • CB: Toby Alderweireld – Tottenham Hotspur
  • RB: Héctor Bellerín – Arsenal
  • LM: Dimitri Payet – West Ham United
  • CM: N’Golo Kanté – Leicester City
  • RM: Riyad Mahrez – Leicester City
  • CAM: Mesut Özil – Arsenal
  • ST: Jamie Vardy – Leicester City
  • ST: Harry Kane – Tottenham Hotspur

Substitutes:

  • GK: Petr Čech – Arsenal
  • CB: Chris Smalling – Manchester United
  • CDM: Eric Dier – Tottenham Hotspur
  • CAM: Dele Alli – Tottenham Hotspur
  • CM: Danny Drinkwater – Leicester City
  • ST: Romelu Lukaku – Everton
  • ST: Sergio Agüero – Manchester City

Reserves:

  • GK: David De Gea – Manchester United
  • CB: Virgil Van Dijk – Southampton
  • CB: Steve Cook – Bournemouth
  • LM: Marko Arnautović – Stoke City
  • ST: Odion Ighalo – Watford

This team is available from today, 7 PM, until Friday, May 13, also at 7 PM, in the sets.

Last week, the first Teams of the Season were revealed. These were Community Teams in FIFA 16: FUT, which could be chosen by the fans. For example, Marcel Schmelzer and Mitchell Weiser were included.

All further information about the Team of the Season in FIFA 16 can be found here. In this article, we will also list all previously released TOTS.

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CoD Infinite Warfare: Activision addresses the many dislikes for the trailer

In the upcoming shooter Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, the reveal trailer is still mercilessly receiving poor ratings.

Yesterday, we reported that the SF trailer of Infinite Warfare is racking up a massive number of dislikes on YouTube. In the comments, fans are outraged about the space setting, expecting something “more grounded” from Call of Duty. Also, the graphics of the shown footage seem to not convince many users.

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Meanwhile, over 440,000 users have given a thumbs down, while nearly 200,000 have left a positive rating. This “mass dislike campaign” has taken on unimaginable proportions, with one user already referring to it as “Call of Duty: Infinite Dislikes” and receiving praise and agreement from many.

Now, the publisher Activision has commented on this case, emphasizing that one can draw positives from the many dislikes.

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Activision Sees Positives in the Mass Dislikes for Infinite Warfare

During a conference with investors and analysts, Activision addressed the enormous number of dislikes for the reveal trailer of CoD: Infinite Warfare. As Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, pointed out, one must love this passion of gamers.

This is an industry like no other, and a fan base like no other, and we love that our fans treat this franchise like their own and have such strong opinions about it. There are not many entertainment franchises on Earth that can generate such passion as Call of Duty. That’s a good thing.

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According to Hirshberg, the “Modern Warfare” remastered version was made for nostalgic fans who love the “boots-on-the-ground” style. Call of Duty also has millions of people in the community who want to experience new, innovative things every year, and Infinite Warfare delivers just that. To avoid splitting the community, Activision will therefore deliver both in a bundle this year.

Hirshberg is also not worried that this year’s Call of Duty could be a failure. The “likes per view” are the highest a CoD has ever had for a new reveal trailer.

He finally refers to past events: Black Ops II was the first in the CoD series to lead us into the future, which at that time also led to most dislikes for a CoD reveal trailer. After that, it became their most successful game ever. Hirshberg about this:

What we know for sure: If we had only ever done what worked in the past, and had never taken creative risks, this franchise would not exist.

One should only worry about the day when they stop trying new things.


Here you can find the article in which we report on the mass dislike campaign for Infinite Warfare.

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Overwatch Lucio Guide – the best hero?

Lucio is already being referred to as the “best supporter” of Overwatch . In this hero guide, we provide some basic tips for the character.

Lucio – Music heals and accelerates

Of the numerous heroes available in Overwatch, Lucio is arguably one of the most popular healers. This is mainly because the music fanatic heals mainly without really having to do anything actively – simply because it is a passive aura that supports him and his allies. Moreover, he also deals a fair amount of damage and has a strong control effect – no wonder he is already referred to on many sites as “the best hero” that should be in every team.

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If you want to succeed with Lucio, you should pay attention to some basic tips and mechanics.

  • Lucio has 2 auras that he can switch with the shift key. One grants all team members additional speed, and the other heals all nearby allies. Switching the auras in time is the key to successful healing.
  • With the E key, you can temporarily “overload” the respective aura and massively increase the effect. This makes the speed bonus greater, which is perfect for starting with the whole team from the spawn point. When overloading the healing aura
  • For the auras to affect allies, they must be in line of sight to Lucio! Walls and other obstacles block the aura – Lucio must always be in the fray to demonstrate maximum efficiency.
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  • The Sound Barrier (the ultimate) grants all nearby allies a massive shield that decays over a few seconds. The shield is so strong that it is perfect for overwhelming seemingly insurmountable opponents. Always use it when a critical point in the game is reached – such as the fight for the last meters of a payload or the last percent of a control point.
  • Learn to time the “boop”, your right-click ability, correctly. Depending on the map being played, it can be quite devastating as you can simply knock enemies into the abyss, which often results in a multi-kill. This short video shows how to easily take out a superior enemy force – and that as a supporter.
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  • Lucio can not only “slip along” walls with the spacebar but also jump up them by repeatedly jumping quickly. This makes it even possible to save yourself from a pit or to overcome barriers that only characters like Pharah or Genji could normally climb.
  • A really good Lucio also regularly hits with his weapon, where headshots deal devastating damage. But music just goes best directly into the ear.

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

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LoL: New champ Taliyah not sexy enough? – Riot developer: “Cool, there are 33 other sexualized heroines”

The latest heroine in the MOBA League of Legends (LoL) is considered not sexy enough by some players – The developer has now clearly expressed their opinions!

Just a few days ago, the teaser video for the new League of Legends heroine Taliyah was released, and it already sparked many discussions. Many LoL fans compared the heroine visually to “Korra” from the series “The Legend of Korra”.

However, such nice words are quickly overshadowed by less friendly comments, as can be found in the comment section under the YouTube video.

Fans demand more visible “body” on the new LoL champion

In the comment section of Taliyah’s YouTube video, some users called the champion “ugly” and “not sexy” – “Such heroes should be avoided,” it is even said. Daniel Klein, the champion designer for Taliyah, made it clear on Twitter that not every female hero needs to showcase her visual charms. With some heroes like Ahri, it fits the “theme” when she shows more skin, as her strength lies in seducing other heroes.

Also, recently released female heroes like Rek’Sai, who as a monster has nothing to do with “sexy,” or Illaoi, who wields tentacles, have been accepted by the community. There are already 33 (counted!) women in LoL where their visual charms are in the foreground.

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Additionally, he stated that they would also design a heroine in the future who is “sexy.” But not because the fans want it, but because it fits her theme. Taliyah is a girl who has trouble protecting her loved ones without them getting hurt. In her story it does not say, “and by the way, I make myself sexy for my date in Shurima…”

LoL Tweet Taliyah

Here, Daniel Klein makes it clear again that Taliyah looks the way she does because it makes sense. If anyone thinks that this is a clear stance and that actually no one should have anything to complain about, they don’t know the Twitter users:

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Some people always have something to complain about…


We have dealt with the change in LoL regarding the body shapes of female heroes in this article:

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Destiny: Current player count and commitment to a future with more “content”

In Destiny, Activision Blizzard discusses current numbers and the future of the MMO shooter. New content is expected to be more consistent.

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The large publisher Activision Blizzard recently presented its quarterly figures and revealed information about Destiny. According to reports, the MMO shooter currently has nearly 30 million registered players, which means an increase of 5 million compared to the figures from November 2015. According to the company, each of these 30 million Guardians has spent an average of over 100 hours in the Destiny universe.

This enormous number of players should not, however, be equated with the number of copies sold. Some Guardians may have acquired the game secondhand. Moreover, the question arises as to how many of these accounts are still actively used. Nonetheless, this number mentioned by Activision is definitely impressive.

April update has revived Destiny, content is expected to arrive more consistently in the future

According to Eric Hirshberg, Activision’s Publishing Executive, the April update has revived the player base and has been very well received in the community. Overall, the engagement of the Guardians is “remarkably strong,” especially considering the releases of other competitors in this genre. Hirshberg states:

The passion and loyalty of our fans is something we do not take for granted.

Therefore, they will work side by side with Bungie to ensure that they can deliver a more consistent supply of “great content” in the future.

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The next big content drop will be a new expansion in the fall of this year. Whether and how the time until then will be filled remains uncertain. We can expect the sequel to Destiny in 2017.

In the last quarter, which ended on March 31, Activision Blizzard reportedly achieved a net revenue of 908 million dollars, setting a new record for the company in this quarter. For comparison: last year they recorded 703 million dollars in the same three months.


With the April update of Destiny, several Exotics from Year 1 have been upgraded, which we will introduce to you in this article.

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ARK: Ein Gorilla als Raidboss, Säbelzahnfische und ein echt fieser Tausendfüßler

ARK: Survival Evolved gets 3 new creatures and also a huge gorilla as a raid boss.

“King Kong” awaits brave players

Patch 240 of ARK: Survival Evolved has added several new features to the PC version of the game. The focus is on the three new creatures that players can tame or hunt to gain valuable allies or simply to acquire more resources.

The Arthropluera is a rideable, massive variant of the millipede. As if that weren’t disgusting enough, the creature has also been given a poison attack, allowing it to spout acid at medium range.

The Sabertooth Salmon appears in schools underwater and attacks unsuspecting creatures to slowly drain their blood. Those brave enough to take on the animals will be rewarded with high-quality food – premium meat awaits the hunters.

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Significantly less dangerous, but really cute is the Lystrosaurus. It can perform tricks, but is not much help in combat. Nevertheless, it is useful: once tamed, the player receives a bonus on the experience points gained.

In addition, there is also new weaponry. With primitive bolas, enemies can be attacked and incapacitated from a distance. A hit causes the affected players to fall to the ground; flying dinosaurs are also forced to the ground.

Those seeking the ultimate thrill should grab their tribe mates and head into battle against the Megapithecus. According to the developers, the massive gorilla is considered the “toughest fight ever” and presents players with new, exciting challenges. A first look at the battle and all the creatures can be found above in the trailer.


For more news and articles related to the dino game, check out our ARK: Survival Evolved game page.

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