The hero shooter Battleborn is just about to be released. Learn here what time it starts for us. When is the launch?
Punctually at midnight, Battleborn goes off
The hero shooter Battleborn, which has inherited much of the Borderlands charm, is ready to go. With 25 crazy characters, a large campaign for multiple players, plenty of PvP modes, and numerous unlockable upgrades and outfits, it stands out against the current competition.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
On May 3rd, Battleborn will be released on all platforms (PS4, Xbox One, and PC). At least in Europe, punctuality is taken very seriously, as the game will celebrate its release exactly at midnight and should be accessible to all buyers.
The preload of the game has already started yesterday, on May 1st. So, if you don’t want to cause a bottleneck in your internet connection at midnight and want to start right away, you can already download the game from the Steam library or the stores of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. However, you will only be able to play once Battleborn has actually been released – that is at 0:00 at night.
For more news and articles about Gearbox’s hero shooter, check out our Battleborn game page.
Soldier: 76 from Overwatch is not as new as one might think. Its concept has existed for almost 20 years.
The first images of Soldier: 76 date back to 1998
Most characters from the hero shooter Overwatch were designed specifically for the game, especially characters like the “Moon Gorilla” Winston or the strange Widowmaker. A rather inconspicuous character is Soldier: 76.
As Kotaku now reports, the soldier has actually existed for quite some time, at least in the mind of Chris Metzen, who is responsible for many ideas in Blizzard games. Although Soldier: 76 made his first official appearance only in July 2004 in a comic collection, “Digital Webbing Presents #16,” there were already drawings of him dating back to 1998.
The comic version was also significantly darker: the original “S:76” belonged to a super soldier program and was enhanced by a microchip in the brain. This allowed for short-term boosts in performance, temporarily increasing aggression and endurance. However, the comic hero was a bit cliché as he lost his memory after a long mission and now has to navigate an America ravaged by war and racism.
Nevertheless, there have been (thankfully) some adaptations that Soldier: 76 has undergone over the decades, making his Overwatch design significantly different. The color scheme and the “enhancement” through technology are still present. In the shooter, he can activate an aimbot as his ultimate ability.
In an interview with Gamespot, Blizzard tells the story a bit differently. Soldier: 76 emerged practically overnight after a playtest when they wanted to create a hero for players coming from Call of Duty.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Double cash and RP as well as strong discounts are now available during the In&Out week in GTA 5 online.
The developers have come up with an event for the online mode of GTA 5 that is meant to bring some excitement. Overall, the attackers in this mode must steal 8 packages of contraband that are well-guarded by the defending team with powerful weapons.
Buy weapons and ammunition cheaply in GTA 5
In the new opponent playlists, you will earn double the cash and RP rewards all week long. From Tuesday (03.05) to Thursday (05.05), all 3 maps of the new In and Out playlist will be available. In the other playlists, popular modes such as Hasta La Vista or Hunt are included. You can start these playlists from the main screen in GTA 5.
Discounts at Ammu-Nation
If you got a craving for online shootouts through the playlists, you can go shop cheaper at Ammu-Nation, as there are the following offers:
Sticky bombs -20%
Grenades -20%
Combat MG -25%
SMG ammunition -50%
Assault rifle extension -25%
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The new instance “Court of Stars” from World of Warcraft: Legion is different – many options determine the battles.
Court of Stars – a party of the Nightborne
In the shattered isles of the World of Warcraft expansion Legion, there are some new dungeons waiting for players. One of them is the so-called “Court of Stars” in the heart of Suramar. The elven folk of the Nightborne hosts a grand celebration, where a large part of the nobility gathers. According to rumors, the Grand Magistrix is also supposed to be on site – so it’s the perfect opportunity to sneak into this party and eliminate this threat secretly.
The Youtubers from FatbossTV have assembled a five-man group and fought their way through this unusual instance.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Unlike usual, the instance is not linear, but there are many branches and paths to explore, even if they don’t always hold something. In the course of the dungeon, puzzles must be solved, as the group must uncover an “agent of the burning Legion” and first collect clues. NPCs at the party provide tips and hints like “I know the agent is not a woman” or “I know the agent wears a white robe”. These hints must be combined to locate the enemy.
For the first time, professions and classes also play an important role in the instance. There is a boss fight where the boss runs to a mana well at 25% health to regain strength. Normally, the boss deals additional damage afterward – however, if there is a rogue in the group, he can poison the well beforehand, which immediately kills the boss while drinking.
Depending on the profession, various buffs can be activated at the party. A enchanter can activate a magical orb that increases the group’s damage by 20%, while a scribe can increase movement speed.
Unfortunately, the boss fights, according to the opinion of the Youtubers, were boring and uninspired in terms of mechanics, as they seldom interacted with the environment and the abilities of the opponents “come straight from Classic times”. Here, we hope that Blizzard will improve something to make the bosses more exciting.
Mein-MMO says: From the viewer’s perspective, the Court of Stars resembles less a classic instance from World of Warcraft and more an adventure like one knows from WildStar . Small puzzles, additional power-ups and decision-making options are rather unusual for Blizzard’s dungeons. Thus, Court of Stars can be understood as an experiment by the developers. If it is well received by fans (which I hope), we will probably see more such content in the future.
Information about the upcoming survival action MMO “Let It Die” (PS4) includes details about the setting and the survival elements.
In an interview with Dualshockers, Goichi Suda (Suda51), the CEO of Grasshopper Manufacture, discussed “Let It Die” and provided insights into the “end of the world” setting of the game. He also revealed how future players of this “crazy survival action game” will begin their journey.
In what setting does Let It Die take place?
Let It Die is a purely online game; you must always be connected to the servers to play. So far, Suda has not been able to share more details about the multiplayer aspect, but it is said to be an “asynchronous multiplayer”.
The setting of Let It Die is supposed to convey an “end of the world” atmosphere, taking inspiration from Mad Max. Additionally, the created world is described as “pseudo-heavy-metal inspired”: Bands like Slipknot and Killswitch Engage are among Suda51’s favorite bands. What this looks like is shown in the following teaser trailer:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Players will be thrown into this dark world without any information. It will only be as they progress, which will be bloody and brutal, that they will gradually begin to understand what is happening in this world. The lore will not be served on a silver platter. From time to time, the Grim Reaper is expected to appear on a skateboard to shed light on the darkness. Suda51 does not want to reveal any more about this.
Create your own characters and survive
Initially, the plan was to release Let It Die as “Lily Bergamo” with a comprehensive story and a fixed character. However, during development, the team decided that players would be allowed to create their own characters for better identification.
As Suda explains, all players in Let It Die will start “in their underwear”. From there, they will forge their own path, discover procedurally generated levels, and defend themselves against numerous enemies.
According to the CEO, some testers of Let It Die found similarities to From Software’s Dark Souls series.
Let It Die is set to be released in 2016 for PlayStation 4. There are currently no official plans for it to be released on other platforms.
With the “Incursions” update came gear sets in The Division. We present the “Striker’s Combat Gear”.
The gear sets are powerful items in The Division, they can reach a gear score of up to 240. If you want to increase your score, there is no way around these sets. Each set is supposed to fit a specific playstyle. The Striker’s Combat Gear is designed for an offensive style. But how does the set perform in practice?
What makes the Striker’s Combat Gear in The Division
In total, there are six individual armor pieces that complete the Striker’s Combat Gear. You can find the individual parts in the incursion “Falcon Lost”, in daily missions, and at the specialty gear vendor in the operations base. The exact locations of the gear set pieces in The Division can be found here.
Each piece of the Striker’s Combat Gear has bonuses that grant you more health, magazine capacity, or resistance to exotic damage. When you have several pieces of a set together, additional bonuses are unlocked. Once you own four pieces, an individual talent becomes active:
2 pieces: +20% Enemy Armor Damage. This is especially useful in the incursion, when you face high-level enemies with high armor and health. Since this bonus comes from your armor, every equipped weapon inflicts this extra damage.
3 pieces: +50% damage on critical hits. This bonus is particularly beneficial in combination with submachine guns, as they always have a higher chance of critical hits.
4 pieces: With four armor pieces of the Striker’s Combat Gear, the talent “Sharpshooter” is unlocked: Each subsequent hit deals 1% more damage, up to a maximum limit of 100%. Missed shots decrease the bonus by 2%. The bonus decreases by 1% for each second.
This talent is displayed in combat below the grenades, as you can see in the following image:
When you hit targets, this display fills up. When it is fully colored, you deal 100% more damage. When you open your inventory, you can also see this in your DPS value. However, this value drops rapidly again if you don’t hit additional targets.
Is the “Sharpshooter” talent worth it in practice?
According to Arekkz Gaming, the individual talent of the Striker’s Combat Gear only shines when you face high-level opponents, against whom you must unload an insane number of bullets. In activities where you can eliminate enemies relatively quickly, you wouldn’t feel much benefit from this talent.
Since the damage bonus decreases quickly, whether due to missed shots or over time, you can only really benefit from it in a few situations. Other users also mention that this talent sounds more interesting in theory than in practice. The talents of other gear sets tend to be more useful, which is why the Striker’s Combat Gear is not the first choice for many agents.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
To efficiently increase the bonus of the Sharpshooter talent of the Striker’s Combat Gear, some users recommend using shotguns. With these, you can stack the bonus “significantly faster”. Afterwards, you can switch back to your primary weapon and benefit from the damage bonus.
What do you think of the Striker’s Combat Gear?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In Destiny, we present the Iron Banner auto rifle Haakon’s Hatchet.
Currently, the Iron Banner is live in Destiny. This monthly PvP event attracts numerous Guardians to the Crucible, who want to rise in the ranks of Lord Saladin. As soon as you reach a high rank, you can indulge in delicious items from Lord Saladin. This week, there is a particularly well-rolled auto rifle available: Haakon’s Hatchet.
What makes Haakon’s Hatchet special in Destiny
The legendary auto rifle, “hand forged in fire by the Lords of Iron Banner”, Haakon’s Hatchet belongs to the mid archetype, with both rate of fire and impact not leaning significantly in either direction. Here are the specific stats:
This weapon comes exclusively with random perks. However, if you acquire Haakon’s Hatchet, which Lord Saladin has on offer this week, you will receive the following perks, some of which are even referred to as “God Rolls”:
Targeting Adjustments: Aiming with this weapon increases its effective range.
Balance Adjustment: This weapon’s stability is greatly increased.
Among the selectable perks, there is also “Perfect Balance“, which significantly reduces the recoil of this weapon.
Thanks to these perks, you obtain an auto rifle that allows for precise kills. The recoil can almost be neglected. If you’ve always wanted to own Haakon’s Hatchet, you should grab it here.
How Haakon’s Hatchet performs in the Crucible
The Guardians who possess Haakon’s Hatchet want to dive into the Crucible with it as well. But what can one expect from this auto rifle?
The auto rifle does not have fantastic impact, nor is its rate of fire outstanding. However, with the mentioned perks, it becomes extremely stable, making it easier to aim and operate the weapon.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
However, it takes several hits before you can take down your enemies with Haakon’s Hatchet; its “lethality” is to be considered low. You can more efficiently eliminate opposing Guardians with other weapons. As the US fan site PlanetDestiny admits, you can indeed have good Crucible matches with Haakon’s Hatchet, but these are more the exception. However, this weapon stands out in one aspect.
Haakon’s Hatchet is an excellent weapon if you want to generate many assists. You can significantly lower the health bars of enemies with some precise shots, but it often occurs that they escape with low health. This can be useful for your team, as assists grant extra points, but it can be frustrating for the user in the long run when the opponent simply won’t die.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
If you are one of the Guardians who say “Well, this may not be the best weapon in PvP, but I really enjoy playing with it,” then you should choose a shotgun or one of the fusion rifles upgraded in the April update as a secondary weapon. When enemies rush, you need guns for close range, and here Haakon’s Hatchet cannot convince. It is particularly useful at medium to long range.
What experiences have you had with Haakon’s Hatchet so far? Let us know in the comments.
We present 4 useful addons for The Elder Scrolls Online that make your life in Tamriel easier with useful features. With these tools, for example, you can more easily find all Sky Shards or the missing books.
Since the release, it has been possible to modify the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) through expansions. This allows, for example, to display the damage caused in colorful numbers or to specifically hunt for books to increase the rank within the Mage’s Guild. In this article, I want to introduce you to some expansions that I also use and which, in my opinion, add practical features to the game.
Modifications have been viewed critically by some MMO players for a long time because they can give players unfair advantages over others. For some players, mods are nothing but cheats. Therefore, it should be stated upfront: None of the expansions listed here provides you with a significant advantage in PVP.
Combat Cloud: The essential tool for maximizing healing and damage
If you miss the extra breeze of Diablo in The Elder Scrolls Online, this expansion is indispensable. Do you want to know how much damage you do with which ability or how to keep your group alive most effectively? Then the modders Sideshow and Garkin provide you with the right tool with “Combat Cloud”.
You can make fine adjustments and change the size of the displayed text or the color, for example. It will also show you when to dodge and counter. However, this function can naturally be turned off.
In addition, the tool will display warnings when you have low health, mana, or stamina. As soon as your ultimate ability is ready, you will also receive a notification at the bottom of the screen.
All in all, you have a powerful tool here to optimize your character and your equipment. Additionally, it is possible to improve your skills in combat. Whether you consider this necessary is, of course, your own decision.
Lore Books: For all book collectors in The Elder Scrolls Online
The “Lore Books” expansion helps you find the important books, documents, and manuscripts for the Mage’s Guild. Furthermore, you can quickly and efficiently increase your rank in the guild and thus unlock the coveted skills (and the great quests with Sheogorath).
After activation, all unlocated books will be displayed on the map. It quickly becomes apparent that many books have been placed multiple times on the map. Therefore, initially, the multitude of book symbols on the map can be misleading. In the tool’s settings, you can set whether already found books should be displayed and at what distance books should appear on the compass.
Sky Shards: How to find all Sky Shards in The Elder Scrolls Online
As the name of the expansion indicates, it is all about the titular Sky Shards. Basically, the entire concept works similarly to the “Lore Books” expansion. On the map, you can display all the shards not yet found. Especially when you want to level up a new character, it doesn’t hurt to have additional skill points.
If you hover over the symbols of the Sky Shards with the mouse pointer, it will show you whether the shard is in a dungeon or in the open lands of Tamriel. It is also possible to change the symbols of the Sky Shards.
Undiscovered: The expansion shows you quests, events, bosses
“Undiscovered” marks important points on the map where quests, events, or bosses still hide. This way, you can see at a glance where a detour on the map is worthwhile. In addition, already explored areas are marked with a white square.
This expansion is also modifiable. The symbols of undiscovered areas can be adjusted and you can change the size of the red crosses.
You download the expansion of your choice from the internet.
Now open the download folder (by default, this is on Windows C:UsersUsernameDownloads) and extract the .rar file with Winrar (64-bit: http://www.chip.de/downloads/WinRAR-64-Bit_37666786.html or 32-bit: http://www.chip.de/downloads/WinRAR-32-Bit_12994655.html) or a similar program. If you are unsure whether your computer can run 64-bit programs, install the 32-bit version.
Then copy the folder to the directory C:UsersUsernameDocumentsElder Scrolls OnlineliveeuAddOns
Finally, start TESO and activate the modification in the character screen under the expansions tab by checking the box. You may also need to check a box for “Allow outdated expansions” at the top of the window. You can also choose whether expansions are only enabled for certain characters if you have multiple.
I wish you lots of fun trying out the expansions.
This guest contribution comes from our reader Lucas Kaczynski.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In Tom Clancy’s The Division counts the Caduceus among the high-end weapons with proper names. We present the assault rifle.
Those who were able to test The Division in the closed or open beta probably held the Caduceus assault rifle in their hands as their first high-end weapon in their early agent life. Back then, we reported on the Caduceus and the Cassidy, the most coveted weapons in the test phases of the MMO shooter. But how does the Caduceus perform in the full version of The Division?
The Caduceus cannot be crafted; it can be obtained as a random drop from Named enemies outside the Dark Zone, such as for example, from Bullet King. It is also found from bosses in daily missions on “Hard” and “Challenging”.
This is what makes the Caduceus special in The Division
The Caduceus is based on the SCAR-L weapon type. As a weapon with a proper name, the skin of the Caduceus cannot be changed. The talents are also fixed.
This type of assault rifle impresses with a high optimal range, a fast reload speed, and a solid base damage. The stability is also commendable. The biggest disadvantage of SCAR rifles is the quickly expanding reticle, which allows hardly any precise shots in succession.
These are the specific stats of the Caduceus, without mods:
Note: The damage value of the Caduceus fluctuates within a certain range, and the damage dealt depends on various factors, such as your individual firearms value.
These are the fixed talents of this assault rifle:
Self-preserved: Critical hits with this weapon heal the user for 3% of the dealt damage. This talent is always active.
Restored: When you eliminate a target with this weapon, all negative status effects are removed. To benefit from this talent, you need 1417 stamina and 1889 electronics.
Coolheaded: A headshot reduces all skill cooldowns by 5.5%. For this talent, you need 1889 each of firearms and electronics. This talent shines particularly in builds where you focus on skill power and electronics.
However, to benefit from all talents, you need a balanced attribute combination, as firearms, stamina, and electronics are required.
Is the Caduceus worth it in The Division?
This question must be answered with a “Yes” and a “No”. According to Arekkz Gaming, it is definitely not the best assault rifle in The Division. However, it is worth having this weapon in your arsenal, as it is useful for a skill power build.
In the case of the Caduceus, the talent Coolheaded particularly stands out. However, this talent also appears on other weapons, albeit with a lower chance. If this talent is the only reason for you to obtain the Caduceus: There are also other options available for acquiring Coolheaded.
However, there are also many agents who rave about this weapon. The talent Self-preserved has saved agents’ lives in many situations. With the right mods, you can master all tasks in the post-apocalypse of New York successfully.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Whoever helps Daum in the hunt for cheaters in Black Desert can snag some rewards.
Reporting cheaters is rewarded in Black Desert
A few days ago, we reported that there are currently a lot of botters and hackers in Black Desert, who cheat their way to advantages in the game in various ways. Daum stated that they are aware of this issue and are taking initial steps – but they need the community for that.
In the official forum, they have launched the “Hacker Hunting Initiative,” encouraging players to submit videos that expose hackers. If Daum’s team can identify a cheater based on such a video and that cheater gets banned, then the “reporter” receives an in-game reward – depending on the nature of the cheater’s offense. There are three categories: bots, hackers, and “disruptive” hackers. The latter are players who use hacks intentionally and specifically to ruin the fun for others.
Rewards include buffs and in-game advantages. If a hacker/botter is caught because of a submitted video, the following rewards await:
For a bot: 5x GM’s Blessing 1 (each for one hour)
For a hacker: 5x Elion’s Tear and 5x GM’s Blessing 2 (each for one hour)
For a “disruptive” hacker: 10x Elion’s Tear and 5x GM’s Blessing 3 (each for one hour)
Only the first 5 reports per player will be rewarded, and reports against players already banned will not be considered at all. However, it may take some time before the rewards are sent out, as the videos must be reviewed in order – only after the entire investigation is complete will bans be imposed and rewards distributed.
However, a warning is issued at the end: Anyone who falsely reports people just to “get rid of them,” even if they are legitimate players, could incur an account penalty themselves.
This is just a first step by Daum; they are working with the developers of Pearl Abyss in the background to better protect the servers from hackers in the future, without relying on the community.
So far, the Xbox One has had a pretty thin landscape in the action MMO category. Besides The Elder Scrolls Online and Neverwinter, there hasn’t been much. Since Friday evening, with DC Universe Online, there is now another alternative. The action MMO has been successful on PC, PS3, and PS4 for several years. Since the development company separated from Sony in 2015, they were able to bring the superhero-and-supervillain spectacle to the Xbox One as well.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
The download works through the Xbox Store. You can expect 34.62 gigabytes. There is no crossplay with PSN and PC; Xbox players have their own servers, so it starts from scratch.
The Xbox One version launches with all the content from the other versions: that includes the base game and additionally purchasable (or available through a subscription) episodes 1-23. The game receives fresh episodes monthly.
Shortly before the start of the beta for Kingdom under Fire 2, there is fresh information about the Ranger – the female elf class.
Ranger in KuF2 – Good at ranged combat, grand in close combat
On May 25, 2016, Kingdom under Fire 2 will start its closed beta – at least in China. The developer ChangYou spoke in advance about some innovations that are supposed to make it into the game before the beta starts.
First of all, the new class “Ranger” is waiting for the players – a female elf (Yes, gender locked), equipped with a bow. Although everything screams pure ranged fighter in appearance, she can also pull out her two short swords and deal devastating area damage in close combat. In ranged combat, she is effective with the bow but is more responsible for continuous damage than for high spikes.
The second innovation is a siege weapon, the steam-powered battering ram, which will be used in the new 8vs8 game mode, where the destruction and sieges of fortresses will also play a significant role.
Kingdom under Fire 2 is an interesting mix of MMO and real-time strategy. Players take on the roles of generals, controlling armies across the battlefields. At the same time, they also have to lead their “heroes” into battle themselves to achieve victory.
After many delays, Tree of Savior finally has a release date for the international free-to-play version on Steam.
Tree of Savior Celebrates Release in May
The release schedule for the international version of the free-to-play MMORPG “Tree of Savior” has had quite a wild journey. After the release date was adjusted once due to dissatisfaction with the early access packages, there was recently another delay as they wanted to tackle botters and cheaters first. Now it seems these issues are resolved and they have finally provided a definitive date.
According to current plans, Tree of Savior will celebrate its release on May 10, 2016, on Steam.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Tree of Savior is an action MMORPG from an isometric perspective. Besides numerous group activities, such as large dungeons and challenging bosses, there is also a lot for PvP fans to experience – guild wars are just one of many battle options. Typical of Asia is not only the manga-style graphic style but also the leveling system of Tree of Savior. Those looking to reach the maximum level of 280 should prepare for long grinding, even though some dedicated fans managed to achieve this during the early access phase.
For more news and articles about the MMORPG with cuddly graphics, you can find them on our Tree of Savior news page.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
You need to do this to unlock Mercy’s Wings from Overwatch for your Diablo 3 characters.
Like many other games from Blizzard, by purchasing or pre-ordering Overwatch, you also get exclusive cosmetic bonuses in other Blizzard games. These games include Diablo 3, StarCraft 2, and Heroes of the Storm. In Diablo, you get the wings of the Overwatch character Mercy, which your characters can wear.
How to get Mercy’s Wings for Diablo 3 on PC?
If you have already pre-ordered the Overwatch Origins Edition through Battle.net, you should find the wings in your in-game collection stash. If you plan to buy a physical copy of the game, you will find a code in the game case that you can then activate on Battle.net. The codes work for both the base version of Diablo 3 and Diablo 3 – Reaper of Souls.
How to get Mercy’s Wings for Diablo 3 on PS4 or Xbox One?
To get the wings on Playstation 4 or Xbox One, you don’t necessarily need to own Overwatch, as Blizzard gives the wings to anyone who has purchased Diablo 3: Ultimate Evil Edition. All you need to do to get the wings is connect your Playstation Network or Xbox Live account to your Battle.net account.
There you just need to log in with your Battle.net account. If you don’t have one yet, you can simply create one there. Then you will find the wings in your inventory.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In World of Warcraft: Legion, much revolves around the artifact weapons. These are given to players early on and grow with their bearers throughout the expansion. Each talent specialization gets its own weapon, which means Warlocks have a total of 3 artifacts available. Let’s take a look at the individual weapons.
Affliction – Ulthalesh, Reaper of the Dead Winds (Artifact Weapon for Affliction Warlocks)
Background story: Azeroth’s first Necrolord, Satiel, received this scythe from the dark titan Sargeras himself. Satiel set out to harvest and collected the life energy of the inhabitants of the Dead Winds mountain pass, which gradually empowered the scythe more and more. At some point, it became so powerful that it created a strong nexus – prompting the Guardian of Tirisfal to intervene. After a long chase, the Guardian managed to turn the scythe against Satiel, resulting in her own demise. Ultimately, the dark riders claimed the scythe and hid it deep under the tower of Karazhan – the tower of Medivh.
Properties of Ulthalesh, Reaper of the Dead Winds: As Affliction is the DoT specialization of the Warlock, most artifact properties are designed to enhance these spells. However, there are some peculiarities, such as the ability to completely heal oneself with the health stone.
Reap Souls allows the weapon to consume all currently captured souls, increasing the Warlock’s damage by 10% per consumed soul for 5 seconds. At the same time, the effect of all other weapon properties is doubled for this duration.
With Soul Flame, the soul of an enemy explodes upon their death, dealing moderate area damage.
Wrath of Consumption enhances the Warlock as long as they defeat additional enemies. When an opponent dies, the damage of all Warlock’s DoTs increases by 2% for 20 seconds, stacking up to 5 times.
Harvester of Souls grants the character additional damage and self-healing. Each time Corruption deals damage, there is a 15% chance to deal additional damage and heal for a small amount.
Destruction – Skull of the Man’ari (Artifact Weapon for Destruction Warlocks)
Background story: Even before the Eredar were corrupted by Sargeras, they were already highly skilled spellcasters. Thal’kiel, one of the leaders of the people, was considered particularly powerful. Driven by ambition, he reached far into the Void and was rewarded with knowledge. He learned of dark creatures that overshadowed everything the Eredar had ever seen. Thal’kiel’s pupil, Archimonde, learned of his master’s dark pact and convinced the other leaders that Thal’kiel needed to be stopped. Thal’kiel was killed, and his skull was gilded to serve as a warning example to all those who deal recklessly with magic. In the modern era, the skull serves as a spell focus for the dreadlord Mephistroth – until players take the skull from him.
Properties of the Skull of the Man’ari: The usual properties of the skull are hardly surprising; almost all increase the direct damage of the Warlock or their demons.
Starting off with Thal’kiel’s Consumption. A spell that steals 10% of the maximum HP of all currently summoned demons and deals this as damage to the targeted enemy.
Thal’kiel’s Discord allows the weapon to occasionally teleport to a random enemy after a Shadow Bolt. There, the skull screams, dealing high damage to all nearby enemies and frightening lesser demons and undead for 6 seconds.
Through Stolen Power, the Warlock accumulates stacks. Each time one of the Warlock’s demons deals damage, 1 stack is generated. Once 100 stacks are accumulated, the next Shadow Bolt deals 100% more damage.
The Expandables makes wild imps more useful. Each time a wild imp dies, the damage of all other Warlock’s demons increases by 1%. This effect can stack up to 15 times.
Destruction – Scepter of Sargeras (Artifact Weapon for Destruction Warlocks)
Background story: It took several hundred servants of Sargeras to create this staff. The weapon is capable of creating dimensional portals and thus connecting worlds. The most famous wielder is perhaps the orc shaman Ner’zhul, who created portals for the conquests of the orcs that destroyed numerous worlds. Through these portals, the original Draenor became the shattered world. Later, the weapon fell into the hands of the Kirin Tor, but they were unable to destroy a weapon of such power. So they at least wanted to prevent the weapon from ever being used again – until now.
Properties of the Scepter of Sargeras: The properties of the scepter are direct, unambiguous enhancements of damage. Additionally, there is an interesting effect that using Demonic Portal heals the Warlock for 50% of their maximum health points.
With Dimensional Rift, the Warlock opens a portal that deals damage to the targeted enemy. This spell has up to 3 charges.
Through Dimension Ripper, every Incinerate has a 6% chance to restore a charge of Dimensional Rift.
Conflagration of Chaos ensures that the spell Conflagrate guarantees that the next spell Conflagrate critically hits. Your critical strike rating is converted into additional damage for this effect.
The Lord of Flames effect enhances Rain of Fire, allowing you to summon 6 infernals to serve the Warlock for 8 seconds once every 10 minutes.
Since yesterday evening, PC players of the third-person online space shooter Warframe can prove themselves in the arena. Console Tenno, on the other hand, can enjoy more choices in their virtual wardrobe. We present both updates.
You will be notified by Cressa Tal, the head of the Steel Meridian syndicate, who asks for your help. Some Grineer defectors have been captured by Kela de Thaym and are to be brought before the Rathuum combat court for the amusement of their supporters. Whoever wins is free. Whoever loses… well.
The revised Kela de Thaym – yes, that’s a woman!
But you can take her place and fight for the freedom of the oppressed. To do this, you need to earn a total of 100 Tribunal points to buy the prisoners free from Kela. You have three arenas available with varying difficulty levels. The higher the enemy level, the more Tribunal points you can claim with a victory.
Modifiers Galore
However, you will face different executioners, which will not be an easy task. For winning, your gear items, such as energy and health pods, cannot be used. However, there are various refresh points in the arena, like those found in the Conclave.
Kela and her following as decorative Noggle statues
In addition, you can expect various modifiers. For instance, you might have to manage with half health, shield, or energy, be permanently drained of health, or have no respawns at all. Particularly nasty.
If those obstacles weren’t enough, it’s worth mentioning that the executioners have been equipped with new mods to give them an additional advantage and make your demise as challenging as possible. You can grab these 9 new mods in your fight against Kela personally, as well as the blueprint for the Dual Kohmak.
Rewards
If you successfully fight your way through the arenas and become the executioner of the executioners, Steel Meridian rewards you with the Rathuum badge, seal, and the Furax Wraith. This is a melee weapon that has slightly improved stats compared to its normal version.
The Twin Kohmak shotguns blueprint can be obtained upon Kela’s demise
When you finally receive the coordinates for the location of Kela de Thaym’s defectors, your actual syndicate will also contact you and make any suggestions regarding the next steps concerning the prisoners.
Additionally, there is once again a trophy to earn in the final arena, which can be repeated as often as you like for your clan. Here, the sum of the best results of all participating clan members counts. How many executioners you need to execute for the best result regarding the size of your clan can be found in the following table.
Until May 9, you still have time to earn fame and honor for your clan and face Kela de Thaym and her followers who crave deadly entertainment.
Holy Guardian for Consoles
While PC players can attempt their luck in bloody arena battles, there is the “Holy Guardian” update for console players. This includes alternative helmets for Nezha, Atlas, and Wukong, as well as the Oberon Feyarch Deluxe Skin, which is also available in a package with an alternative look for Paris and Ack & Brunt.
Oberon in his deluxe attire
If you’re not part of the fashion enthusiasts, there are two new weapons waiting to be built and tested: the Zhuge crossbow and the Sibear hammer. Both blueprints are available in the market and can be crafted with the collected materials.
Furthermore, many changes regarding balance in PvP have been made. Anyone who wants to know exactly if their preferred equipment still works as before should grab a coffee and take a long look at the lengthy list, as it would exceed the scope at this point.
Nezha with alternative helmet “Circa” and Zhuge, as well as the hammer Sibear in Frost’s hands
And if you have always wanted to face a level 100 boss in daily missions, there is now a chance to do so as a final task.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
With the April update of Destiny, the hand cannon Hawkmoon has been upgraded. Is it worth purchasing it from Xur?
Currently, Xur, the mysterious exotic vendor in Destiny, has some really delicious items on offer. In addition to the Ram, ATS/8 Arachnid, and the long-awaited Dawnblade Garrison of the Titan, Xur also offers the Hawkmoon. This has been upgraded with the April update. We ask the question: Is it worth it to purchase the Hawkmoon this weekend?
This is how the Hawkmoon stands after the April update
Unfortunately, one must say in advance: The Hawkmoon has not regained its dominant position after the April update, which the exotic, formerly PlayStation-exclusive hand cannon held in Year 1. Xbox users will still not experience the phenomenon “Hawkmoon” after the latest update.
These upgrades were made to the Hawkmoon in April:
The weapon received a base range increase of 10.
The inventory capacity of hand cannon ammunition, including that of the Hawkmoon, has been increased.
In the previous Year 2 of Destiny, the low reserve ammunition was considered a frustrating drawback of hand cannons. Now the problem is being addressed, but many Guardians still report that they often run out of ammunition with the Hawkmoon. They then have to bite through hordes of enemies to find some rounds for the primary weapon. This ammo intervention by Bungie went in the right direction; however, it apparently was not bold enough.
The increase in range really benefits the Hawkmoon: For hand cannons, range is one of the most important values, allowing you to deal high damage to more distant enemies. Therefore, it’s worth focusing on Hammer Forged perks for Hawkmoon, which enhance range and precision. Additionally, choose Field Choke or Enhanced Ballistics to increase range and impact.
Is it worth getting the Hawkmoon?
Besides the attractive design, Guardians are excited about two powerful perks on the Hawkmoon: With Lucky Rounds and Two for One, three out of eleven rounds in a magazine deal significant bonus damage. This allows you to dispatch Guardians in PvP with just two shots. This power has not diminished for the Hawkmoon over the months.
The Hawkmoon feels exotic, both in power and appearance. Thus, the recommendation to all Guardians who do not yet own a Hawkmoon is:
Yes, go for it!
In PvE, it deals devastating damage – as long as you find enough ammunition for it. In PvP, it can ruin the mood of enemy Guardians when you send them to their demise with just a few shots. Even if other weapons are currently trending in the Crucible, the Hawkmoon remains an excellent alternative. It is simply fun to roam through the Destiny universe with it.
The Hawkmoon cannot reach its former glory days from Year 1, this realization remains. However, its lethality still flickers now and then.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
One more tip: For precise shots – especially from a distance – you should not fire the Hawkmoon as quickly as it allows you. Let it return to the starting position after each shot before pulling the trigger again, as the rounds will otherwise fly wildly towards your enemies. It’s better to wait a few fractions of a second longer to handle the weapon with deadly precision.
Since Xur will disappear from the Tower tomorrow, May 1st, at 11 a.m., you should not delay your purchasing decision too long.
In No Man’s Sky , the developers talk about lore and storytelling in the space simulation.
No Man’s Sky will probably not have action-packed or profound cutscenes that will present players with the background story of the survival game. Moreover, we should not expect a traditional storyline that will guide us through the seemingly endless galaxy.
Nevertheless, the future space adventurers are to discover the lore behind the space simulation in a special way that is probably unique at this level.
About Lore and Storytelling in No Man’s Sky
There are estimated to be 18 trillion planets in the No Man’s Sky galaxy. On each planet, players will find clues that will gradually shape the picture of the game’s background story. The lore is meant to show players that everything they find in the galaxy exists for a specific reason.
However, players have to piece together this puzzle themselves. Therefore, Sean Murray, the founder of Hello Games, states that the lore will be “a little different” than what players are used to from other games.
You don’t get the story served on a silver platter but must discover it on your explorations. For example, each building could contain information about who might have built it and for what reasons. The developer team was advised by author and graphic designer Dave Gibbons (Watchmen) and author James Swallow (Star Trek). They created their own stories within the No Man’s Sky galaxy, which are published in a comic called “Adventures in No Man’s Sky.” This is included in the Limited Edition of the game.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
In an article about The Division, Ubisoft Massive discusses how they will deal with cheaters and exploiters in the future and how they will improve the gameplay experience for the righteous agents.
In an official statement regarding cheats and exploits in The Division, the developers emphasize that they always want to enable a high-quality gameplay experience for the agents. However, this goal has recently been hindered by numerous problems. To restore a pleasant environment, stricter measures must now be enforced. Massive has great plans for the future of The Division – but first, the current gaming experience must be elevated to a higher level.
Stricter penalties for cheaters
Massive wants to increase efforts to identify and punish cheaters. The following two aspects are intended to address this issue:
New cheat detection methods have already been implemented, allowing developers to act more efficiently against cheaters. According to Massive, more cheaters have been caught in recent days than in the weeks prior. Accordingly, there will be a significant ban wave in the coming days.
Furthermore, cheaters who are caught for the first time will be banned from the game for 14 days. Previously, it was only three days. A second offense results in a permanent ban.
Further upgrades to identify cheaters are also in progress.
More transparency regarding exploits and bugs
Furthermore, the developers state that they always want to deliver flawless new content. This is the best way to avoid bugs and exploits. However, they will never be able to simulate the gameplay experience of millions of agents, which is why some bugs might slip through the testing phases of the game.
In addition to the goal of releasing as bug-free content as possible, the developers also want to prevent agents from exploiting glitches that occur. They wish to achieve this as follows:
Players will be more transparently informed about the exploits and the penalties for them. As soon as new bugs are discovered, the team will promptly review them. All known issues will then be clearly listed in a public forum where any agent can view them. All players should be informed about this. This is intended to ensure that all agents who exploit these exploits are aware of the consequences and can be held accountable.
The penalties for exploiting exploits will be imposed individually. These will depend on how severe the extent of the cheating was and whether the player has already shown negative behavior before. Sanctions can include bans, character rollbacks, and permanent bans. Players who stumble upon such bugs more or less by accident have nothing to fear.
Massive wants to restore the quality of the gameplay experience to a high level:
And we will take all necessary steps to achieve this goal.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In World of Warcraft: Legion, the park of Stormwind is being rebuilt. This has a significant reason.
The Reconstruction of the Park of Stormwind
Before anyone complains: Warning, this post contains spoilers for the story of Legion. You have been warned.
Since Deathwing proclaimed the Hour of Twilight in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, half of Azeroth has been in ruins. Especially the capital of the humans, Stormwind, was heavily devastated by the Cataclysm and has struggled to recover since then. In the upcoming expansion Legion, the craftsmen of Stormwind have worked hard to make the park a beautiful place again.
The reason for this is unfortunately of a sad nature (at least for Alliance players), as the grave of Varian Wrynn will be located there. You can see what at least the final resting place of the King of Stormwind looks like in this screenshot from mmo-champion.
Not yet has the new park arrived on the test servers of Legion, but it is only a matter of time.
For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MMORPG and the upcoming expansion “Legion”, you can find it on our World of Warcraft game page.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
