The Division: Server down on the evening of April 21st – Hotfix coming

In The Division, the servers will be taken down again on April 21st on all platforms. A hotfix is coming.

Tonight at 6:45 PM, the servers on PS4, Xbox One, and PC will be taken down to deploy a hotfix. The estimated downtime is 30 minutes.

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“Switch Glitches” will be fixed with the hotfix in The Division

Ubisoft’s Community Manager Natchai Stappers shares in the Ubi Forum what changes the hotfix will bring:

  • A bug will be fixed that allowed players to revive other agents twice by holding down the revive button.
  • The “Switch Glitches” will be fixed. Some agents quickly switched between items to stack the effects of certain talents. According to Stappers, a fix for these exploits should also resolve server instability. The use of these glitches had led to increased lags.

If something new arises in the wonderful and strange world of The Division, you will hear about it here.


If you want to look for guides in the meantime on how to progress as a righteous agent in The Division: Here are our collected tips and tricks for the shooter.

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Klassiker RuneScape wird mit NXT-Client aufgehübscht

The MMORPG is now nearly 15 years old, but it is still running and has received an update that improves the graphics.

The NXT update introduces the new client of the same name into the MMO. With this, visibility has been significantly increased, dynamic shadows and better lighting effects have been introduced. Moreover, the performance is reportedly significantly better, according to the developers. However, it is mentioned that despite an intensive testing phase, it cannot be guaranteed that there will be no issues.

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Travel the World!

To celebrate the release of the NXT client, you are invited to participate in the event Benedict’s World Tour. This is a new adventure that takes you through the world of RuneScape. This way, you get to see the beautified landscapes and effects. Benedict Encumberyak is missing some items in the game that he lost during his last world tour. Now, he sends you to various locations to find these items. Eight of the locations can be visited by players of the free version of the MMO, and those who have a premium account can explore eight additional locations. As rewards, experience points await.

A Timeless Classic

RuneScape can be played in two versions. In the classic version, which corresponds to the original version and is available at the community’s request, and in the regular version, which contains some changes and innovations that not all longtime fans have appreciated.

You can see what the NXT client of the MMORPG RuneScape looks like in this video:

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The Division Guide: So erreicht Ihr einen hohen Gear Score

Since the “Incursions” update, there is the Gear Score in The Division, which indicates the equipment value. We summarize how you can efficiently increase your Gear Score.

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When you reach Max Level 30 in The Division, the equipment value comes into play: this indicates your agent’s strength and experience. Therefore, it plays a crucial role in the endgame.

All weapons and armor pieces have an individual Gear Score. Generally, the higher the equipment values of your items, the higher the average Gear Score of your agent. In theory, this sounds quite simple. But how can you specifically increase this value?

You need a certain Gear Score to gain access to specific activities, such as the Incursion and the “Dark Zone Bracket” starting at a value of 160. Furthermore, it is already visible on the map that the next Incursion in The Division named “Broken Circle” requires a Gear Score of 220. Thus, there are ample reasons to improve your agent’s equipment value.

How to Obtain Items with up to 240 Gear Score in The Division

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In a new video, the YouTuber Arekkz Gaming shows how you can increase the Gear Score in The Division. There are several ways to raise this value. But only one leads to items with 240.

With the following activities, you can increase your Gear Score:

  • Incursion “Falcon Lost” on Hard Weekly Reward: Item with 214 value (guaranteed); Boss Drop: Item with 191 value (guaranteed). To access the Boss Loot, you can repeat the Incursion multiple times per week. The weekly reward is only available once per week.
  • Incursion “Falcon Lost” on Challenging – Weekly Reward: Armor with 240 value (guaranteed); Boss Drop: Armor with value 214 (guaranteed). This is currently the only way to obtain armor pieces with a Gear Score of 240.
  • Dark Zone Specialties Vendor and Special Equipment Vendor: These vendors sell blueprints of gear set pieces with a value of 214. The items can be crafted after acquisition. For what the special vendors in The Division have on offer this week, you can read here.
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  • Dark Zone: You can also obtain armor pieces with a Gear Score of up to 214 from notable elite enemies. There are further reports that items up to 214 value can also be obtained from supply drops in the Dark Zone.
  • Daily Missions on Challenging: Here, you also have a chance at items up to 214 Gear Score.

Note: While armor pieces can reach an equipment value of 240, weapons cap out at 204.

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To prepare for the upcoming Incursion, you should have four armor pieces with a Gear Score of 240, two armor pieces with a value of 214, and three weapons with 204. This will give you an average score of 222 and allow you to tackle the “Broken Circle,” which is expected to appear with the next update.


For more information about the game, you can find it in our The Division guide collection.

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GTA 5: 70 Biker Crews demand a Biker DLC from Rockstar

Over 70 different biker crews in GTA 5 online have come together to fight for a biker DLC,

Players of GTA 5 online receive free extra content (DLCs) at regular intervals to enhance the experience in the online mode. Just recently, an update was released which featured a new muscle car. The problem is that these DLCs have primarily been aimed at car drivers, leaving motorcycle fans a bit short. Now, several thousand players have come together to convince RockstarGames to create a biker DLC.

With a petition and a detailed video, they are calling for the biker DLC in GTA 5

GTA Biker DLC

So far, there have been DLCs featuring military, mafia, and lowrider themes – only the bikers have come up empty. There is a lack of various jackets, beards, pants, and boots. But biker fans especially miss more options for motorcycles and choppers. With an add-on for GTA 4 titled “The Lost and Damned,” the developers showed that they care about motorcycle fans and that it is indeed possible to create a good biker DLC.

The petition, in which the bikers of GTA 5 are called to unite, quickly surpassed its original goal of 1000 signatures, and the signatures are increasing by the second. If you also want more motorcycle content or simply wish to support the action, you can give your online signature here. Here is the biker DLC petition.

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SMITE-Gewinnspiel: 200 Keys für die neue Göttin Jing Wei!

We are giving away 200 keys for the latest SMITE goddess Jing Wei! Read on to find out how you can win.

200 times Jing Wei for the PC version of SMITE

Today is the day of big giveaways. For all lovers of intense MOBA action up close, we are giving away a total of 200 keys for the latest goddess Jing Wei for the PC version of the gods’ MOBA SMITE. In addition to the Hunter, each key will also unlock her alternate color scheme “Reborn”.

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To participate in the giveaway, you only need to enter a valid email address in the field below, and you will be in the drawing.

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After the end of the campaign, all winners will automatically be provided with the key via the specified email address. Please note that the key can only be used for the PC version of SMITE. Entry deadline is April 24, 2016 at 7:00 PM.

Note: The giveaway is run via Godankey. Your data will only be stored in case of a prize transmission and will not be used for commercial purposes. Participation in the giveaway is free of charge, and legal recourse is excluded.

We have already extensively discussed Jing Wei and her abilities in this post.

We wish you good luck!


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League of Legends: Riesiges Update zur Saisonmitte von LoL geplant: Zauberer, Drachen, Items!

With a massive update featuring many wizards, new dragons, and modified or new items, League of Legends is set to be improved by the middle of the year.

Shortly after the rework of the marksmen, the developers at Riot Games realized that they wanted to next take on the wizards in League of Legends to update them to fit the current game. It soon became clear which heroes definitely needed a rework. The main focus was on reworking the wizards who are not particularly mobile.

Magic in the Mid-Season of League of Legends

LoL Champion Vladimir

The planned updates for the mages are now confirmed. They are set to be implemented by the middle of the year. The 6 wizards on the list will receive significant updates. However, many other wizards in League of Legends will receive minor changes.

Malzahar: He retains his damage over time spell “Malefic Visions” (E), but he can now be immune to crowd control effects through a new passive ability. Additionally, he now controls when a Voidling is summoned.

Brand: His passive ability is now stackable and causes a powerful explosion on all affected targets at 3 stacks. Thus, he is even stronger in team fights than before, but not as effective against single targets.

Vladimir: This champion, known for his sustainability, will continue to focus on endurance. His “Transfusion” (E) now charges with his maximum health to increase the damage of this ability. He seems to be becoming more reliant on his maximum health.

Zyra: With a new passive ability, seeds automatically appear around Zyra that last for a long time. Although she can still distribute seeds with her “Entangle” (W), the number of seeds that can be active at the same time is significantly increased.

Vel’Koz: With his “Life Form Disintegration Ray” (R), Vel’Koz can now deal very high, absolute damage to enemies. He still stands out as a wizard who deals damage from a distance with high range.

Cassiopeia: The snake sorceress will introduce a brand new debuff in League of Legends called “Grounded.” This prevents the use of jumps, catching Thresh’s lantern, and even using Flash. Additionally, she gains passive movement speed because snakes don’t wear boots!

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The changes to the other spells are also noteworthy. For example, Ziggs can now execute towers when they have less than a certain amount of health. If Xerath hits enemy champions with his “Rain of Anguish” (R), he gains up to a certain maximum additional stacks of this ability.

At the bottom of the article, you’ll find a link to the reworked wizards and videos of their new abilities.

The Wizard Items in LoL are also being Reworked

Many item recipes will be reworked, which will of course affect the various bonuses of these items. For example, Morellonomicon and the Rod of Ages no longer provide mana regeneration. The “Will of the Ancients” will even be completely removed from League of Legends, making way for two brand new items in LoL. Particularly the typical “Must Have” items for some wizards (such as Zhonya’s Hourglass or Rod of Ages) have been closely examined by the developers and their recipes adjusted.

New Dragons in LoL

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Elemental Dragon: Fire

No, this is not about the removed relatives of Aurelion Sol, but about new elemental dragons that are meant to spice up the gameplay, especially at the start and middle of the game. Killing these dragons grants bonuses such as increased damage to epic monsters and towers or enhanced movement speed outside of fights, allowing faster movement across the map. The special thing about these new dragons is that their bonuses are cumulative, and a double bonus against towers can quickly decide games.

LoL Elder Dragon

Until the 35th minute, it is random which elemental dragon will appear. However, both teams receive a notification after killing the first dragon informing which element the next dragon will have. After the 35th minute, all future dragons will be an Elder Dragon. This dragon is much stronger than the elemental dragons and grants more power in the form of a dot along with additional enhancements.

Of course, these are not all the changes that will occur in the mid-season of League of Legends. To give you a clearer picture, Riot Games has put online an information page where you can take a closer look at the changes. Here is the official mid-season magic page of League of Legends.

Which of the changes are you particularly looking forward to, and do you think the champion updates are successful?

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Will the 80 Boost be available for separate purchase? Will new Legendaries still come?

On Reddit, the developers revealed some details about the future of Guild Wars 2. Are legendary weapons making a comeback?

Legendary items in Guild Wars 2 are not off the table yet

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While a large part of the players experienced the latest spring patch for Guild Wars 2 firsthand and tried out the numerous improvements and new features, the developers quietly held an “Ask me Anything” on Reddit. Over 20 employees from ArenaNet answered the community’s questions. We have compiled the most interesting statements for you here.

  • The level 80 boost will not be available for purchase in the game shop in the future either. It is a one-time bonus granted for the purchase of “Heart of Thorns.”
  • PvP players will have to make do with what the patch has brought for a while. Season 3 is coming up, and during an ongoing season, they do not wish to make significant changes.
  • Furthermore, legendary weapons are not completely “off the table,” even though that’s how it was initially communicated. Currently, they are just not being actively developed, but it is certainly possible that this will be revisited in the future.
  • The WvW is still under massive observation by the developers. As servers are often combined to achieve better utilization of the battlefields, the developers are particularly keeping a close eye on this. They are also considering the possibility of rotating the Borderlands quarterly.

You can find a summary of the current spring patch here.


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Destiny: Promise of the Outlaw – What can the exotic tracking pistol do?

In Destiny, the Dreg’s Promise has been one of the upgraded weapons from Year 1 since the April update. Let’s take a look at what makes this pistol special in Year 2.

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In Bungie’s MMO shooter Destiny, pistols have been around since the “House of Wolves” DLC. This type of weapon is not necessarily the community’s favorite when it comes to special weapons; Guardians usually prefer to use the sniper rifle or shotgun. With the Dreg’s Promise, the only exotic pistol in Destiny has made it into Year 2. Is it an interesting option for the special weapon slot?

How to Get the Dreg’s Promise in Destiny

There are two sources from which this pistol can drop for you:

  • Elder Challenge: With the newly painted endgame content around the Prison of Elders, you can win the Dreg’s Promise through the Elder Challenge. However, you won’t get it from the collections.
  • Xur, Agent of the Nine: Furthermore, it is possible that the vendor with the extravagant facial tentacles will have this item in his offerings.

What Makes the Dreg’s Promise Special in Destiny

Compared to its Year 1 version, the statistics and perks of the Dreg’s Promise have not changed. Besides the damage upgrade to Year 2 levels, there is an interesting hidden change. But first, let’s take a look at the specific stats:

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Statistics from Bungie

The pistol, which deals Arc damage, has a very high rate of fire, stability, and reload speed. Its impact and range leave something to be desired.

Here are the fixed perks of this exotic pistol:

  • Shock Rounds: These increase bounce and improve targeting.
  • Grave Robber: When getting melee kills, there’s a chance to refill the magazine while this weapon is equipped.
  • Reserved Ammo: Upon respawning, this weapon always has ammo.

For selectable perks, Perfect Balance (lower recoil), Snapshot (aiming is quicker), and Field Scout (increased ammo capacity) are available.

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Furthermore, you can adjust recoil, range, and impact with Soft, Aggressive, and Close-Quarters Ballistics.

A new feature that is not mentioned in the perk descriptions has been added to the pistol in Year 2: The perk Shock Rounds has been enhanced in function: the bullets now track targets, making it easier for you to hit enemies. This “hidden perk” may make the Dreg’s Promise interesting for some Guardians.

Among the selectable perks, Field Scout is recommended, as you will fire a lot of bullets with this weapon, making more reserved ammo useful. Additionally, the base recoil of this weapon is quite manageable, which makes Perfect Balance not absolutely necessary.

What Can the Weapon Do in PvE and PvP?

The Dreg’s Promise provides the advantage of the perk Reserved Ammo in both PvE and PvP. You won’t always find an abundance of special ammo, making this perk practical for jumping back into battle with the weapon. If you fall to enemies in PvP and respawn, you return with 18 rounds in the magazine and 18 in reserve.

The perk Grave Robber helps ensure you don’t run out of ammunition too quickly. You’ll benefit from this perk especially in PvE.

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Ammunition shortages can become a problem with the Dreg’s Promise: due to its low impact, you need multiple shots to eliminate an enemy. Your ammunition can run out faster than you’d like, especially when trying to eliminate enemies at a distance.

In both PvE and PvP, you must consider that the pistol has a limited range; you need to get close to enemies to take them down. Otherwise, you’ll waste your special ammunition. However, the new tracking function may help ensure that more shots find their targets.

According to Arekkz Gaming, it is definitely fun to run around with this weapon in the world of Destiny. However, it can be assumed that this weapon will not lead to a revolution in weapon selection, as there are too many alternatives for close combat. Additionally, everyone must decide for themselves whether they want to sacrifice the exotic slot for the Dreg’s Promise.

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There haven’t been any cheers in the community over this weapon yet. It seems solid, but it will not revolutionize weapons. However, for pistol enthusiasts, this weapon is certainly an interesting option in Year 2.

Have you already acquired the Year 2 version of the Dreg’s Promise? What are your thoughts on this pistol?

Which other exotics received a Year 2 version in Destiny with the April update, you can read here.

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The Division fragt: Würdet Ihr für mehr Lagerplatz mit Euros zahlen?

In The Division, an online survey is currently available. One question relates to possible microtransactions. Will there be paid inventory expansions?

In Ubisoft’s MMO shooter, agents have essentially been asking for more inventory space since launch to store all their stylish items. One option that the developers are apparently considering is to offer more inventory space for real money through microtransactions.

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This is currently being hotly debated in the Reddit forum. Because on a survey page from Ubisoft, this question is being asked, as can be seen in the following screenshot:

Paid Inventory Expansions in The Division?

The survey page initially asks general questions about the player, gameplay behavior, and satisfaction. Afterward, players can answer further, more detailed questions, including which features they would spend extra money on.

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At the moment, outfit packs for The Division can be purchased via microtransactions. Apparently, the developers are interested in offering more optional features – at least they are asking the community if they would be willing to pay for them. Options include: voice packs, emotes, dances, skins, and more inventory space.

The community is quite unanimous on this question: any optional emotes can be offered in this way, but being able to purchase more inventory space only with real money is not well received at all. According to one user, those who vote “yes” should have a special place in hell reserved for them.

However, it must be considered that this is just a survey. There is no confirmation that paid inventory expansions will ever come. You can find the survey for The Division here.

What do you think? Would you be willing to spend money for more inventory?

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Riders of Icarus: We are giving away 500 beta keys for the new MMORPG, free item awaits

We are raffling off a total of 500 beta keys for the current testing phase of Riders of Icarus. Try your luck in the giveaway!

Grab 1 of 500 beta keys for Riders of Icarus

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The action MMORPG Riders of Icarus starts today at 6 PM in its second beta phase. Until April 28, selected players can dive into the game and experience what the world has to offer. Unlike many other MMORPGs, the majority of the action takes place not on the ground, but thrilling battles in the air are the focus. To do this, it is necessary to tame various mounts so that you can hold your own in wild air battles against your enemies.

Were you unlucky and not chosen for the beta? No problem! We are raffling off a total of 500 beta keys, with which you can start gaming tonight. You just need to enter a valid email address in the field below and have a little bit of luck.

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The giveaway is conducted via Godankey, data is not stored for commercial purposes, but only used for sending the keys via email. Participation is free of charge and the legal process is excluded.

The deadline for participation is today, April 21 at 7:00 PM. After that, all 500 keys will be randomly drawn from the registered email addresses, which can then be redeemed immediately. The instructions will reach you along with the code. So try your luck and start the beta tonight! In addition to access to the closed beta, players who complete the ‘Salant’s Stronghold Tutorial’ at the beginning of the game will receive a (permanent) cape for their mount.

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SWTOR: Future Secured – Star Wars MMORPG is a Huge Success, says Bioware

Fans are worried about the future of SWTOR because there have been many bugs lately. BioWare is trying to reassure.

SWTOR is a huge success

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In recent months, players have increasingly expressed concerns that Star Wars: The Old Republic is on the “downhill” and that the game is being gradually phased out. The reason for this was mainly the release of the last story chapters of the current expansion “Knights of the Fallen Empire”. The chapters are too short for players and came with some annoying bugs that even completely prevented some players from playing the game. This raises the thought: BioWare is slowly phasing out the game, the time is up.

In the forum, BioWare strongly rejects these accusations and clearly states: SWTOR has a long future ahead. The game’s producer, Ben Irving, has written a fairly long post in the game’s forum. He said:

“In the eyes of all our partners, SWTOR is a huge success. BioWare supports the game. EA supports the game. Lucasfilm supports the game. Disney supports the game. The truth is that we receive overwhelming support for a game that is already 5 years old.”

This statement is further supported by the fact that work is already underway on content that will be released only after the last chapter – at the earliest, at the end of the year.

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“The harder part, since you have to trust my word, is all the features and content we are already working on that we haven’t announced yet. […] You know how this works. Unfortunately, I can’t reveal any specific details, but we are already working on some REALLY cool things and can’t wait to finally present them.”

It’s even said that “Knights of the Fallen Empire” is the most successful expansion of the game ever. And there’s no reason to phase out the game now – the next few years are therefore more or less a done deal.


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Hearthstone: Nerfs – so schwächt Blizzard einige der beliebtesten Karten

The Whispering of the Old Gods weakens some classic cards from Hearthstone . Blizzard has now revealed the details.

The adjustments for the “Standard” format of Hearthstone

With the upcoming expansion “The Whispering of the Old Gods”, Blizzard is introducing a new format in Hearthstone. In the “Standard” game mode, only a limited number of expansions will be available for players to construct their decks. Since the cards from the “classic” game are meant to be permanently available, there are now some nerfs – too strong cards belong to the past. We will go through the weakenings in detail.

Druid – the end of “Ramp Druids”?

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Especially the Druid is in trouble, as it loses some of its strongest effects. The Urtum der Lehren will have its ability to draw cards reduced. If you choose the corresponding option, you will only draw one instead of two cards into your hand.

Hearthstone Nerf Naturgewalt

Naturgewalt has been fundamentally revised. The mana cost of the card has been reduced to 5. The Druid now summons, similar to before, 3 Treants with 2/2, but they no longer have Rush and do not die at the end of the turn. This stifles one of the devastating combos in the bud.

Hearthstone Nerf Hüter des Hains

The Caretaker of the Grove will also be weakened. While it retains its effects and mana cost, its health points will be reduced from 4 to 2. The developers hope that it will no longer be a “must-have”.

Silence and Control

Hearthstone Nerf Eisenschnabeleule

Furthermore, minions with powerful silence and control effects will be weakened or made more expensive to make them a conscious decision. One of these cards is the Ironbeak Owl, which was a cost-effective option for silence. Its mana cost will be raised from 2 to 3.

Hearthstone Nerf Grosswildjäger

The long-requested nerf of the Great Wild Hunter now takes place. The effect and values remain the same, but the mana cost increases from 3 to 5, which is intended to reduce its impact on gameplay.

Hearthstone Nerf Mal des Jägers

The Hunter’s Mark will become more expensive. Instead of being free (0 mana), the cost will be increased to 1 mana.

Hearthstone Nerf Klingenwirbel

Blade Flurry for Rogues has also proven to be too powerful. Therefore, the mana cost is doubled. Instead of 2 mana, the rogue must now spend 4.

Hearthstone Nerf Messerjongleur

A true constant was also the Knife Juggler, which was simply too strong for 2 mana. Therefore, it is now being nerfed, its attack power decreases from 3 to 2.

Hearthstone Nerf Lepragnom

A similar fate awaits the Leper Gnome, which was a true “no-brainer” in most rush decks. To make other minions for 1 mana more interesting, its attack power is reduced from 2 to 1.

Hearthstone Nerf Arkangolem

The Archangel Golem receives both a buff and a nerf. While the negative effect of giving the opponent a mana crystal remains, the rush ability is lost. In return, the values of the golem increase from 4/2 to 4/4.

Hearthstone Nerf Geschmolzener Riese

The Molten Giant is meant to become even riskier. In order to really sink deep to play it “for free”, its mana cost is raised from 20 to 25. Only at 5 remaining health points of the hero is it therefore free.

Hearthstone Nerf Meisterin der Tarnung

Finally, the Master of Stealth is affected. She no longer grants a minion infinite stealth, but only until the start of the next turn. This is likely done in wise foresight that with “The Whispering of the Old Gods” otherwise some effects would be far too powerful.

Mein-MMO says: The changes seem to be generally positive, and especially the changes to “Silence” are well received to prevent powerful cards from becoming completely useless. The Great Wild Hunter has lost very little of its power and will probably still be a staple in many decks – the effect is still powerful. However, the impact of the changes will likely only be assessed once all cards from “The Whispering of the Old Gods” have been released.


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The Division: Server down on April 21 – Maintenance to fix exploits [Update]

In The Division, unscheduled maintenance will take place on April 21st on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The MTW in the Incursion is being revised.

Update: You can find information about the server downtime this evening here. Another hotfix is coming!

Update: The servers on all platforms are back online.

Today, Thursday, the servers will be taken offline for unscheduled maintenance.

Starting at 9 AM our time, the servers will no longer be accessible. The estimated downtime is two hours. If everything goes according to plan, the servers should be available again at 11 AM. Changes are coming.

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These are the changes on April 21st.

The Community Manager Natchai Stappers published the changelog for April 21st in the Ubi forum. Accordingly, most of the work is being done on the Incursion “Falcon Lost”:

  • Falcon Lost: The MTW will now only take damage from C4.
  • Falcon Lost: Players will now be killed if they enter the “Spawn closet”.
  • Gameplay: Mods that are automatically added to newly crafted weapons can now be properly disassembled.
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Additionally:

  • A problem will be fixed where items were improperly obtained from the reward vendor.
  • On PC, a problem will be fixed that could lead to a client crash when using “ASCII code” in the in-game chat.

In our The Division guide collection, you will find guides, builds, and more information about the game.

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The Division: Neue Exploits sorgen für mehr Schaden und unendlich Credits

In The Division, more exploits have been uncovered. This time, agents gain advantages by quickly switching between items.

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As soon as a problem in The Division is solved, a dozen others knock on the door. On one hand, one can only shake their head in disbelief and wish Massive good luck in being able to fix these issues in a timely manner, on the other hand, one must also admire the creativity and spirit of exploration of some agents, as they continually discover such exploits. Two new “switch glitches” have become known.

“Competent Glitch” takes down enemies with a handful of bullets

With the Competent Glitch, users have found a method to consistently raise their DPS value by switching between items. All you need is a precision rifle with the talent “Competent”. This talent causes weapon damage to be increased for a short time after a skill is used.

Apparently, you can disrupt the game mechanics with these ingredients by quickly switching between weapons after using a skill. The following video shows this glitch. It is already being shared by major English-speaking gaming sites – as well as German-speaking ones. Whether you choose to watch it is up to you.

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With this exploit, agents can force even the toughest opponents in The Division to their knees with just a few bullets. The game balance will definitely be thrown off by this bug, both in the Dark Zone and in the raid. But this is not the only glitch that has recently been discovered.

“Prosperous Glitch” grants unlimited credits

The “Prosperous Glitch” works in a similar way to the previously described glitch. This time, however, you need the talent “Prosperous” on high-end knee pads. This talent grants you additional credits on critical headshots. The following video shows this glitch in action:

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Some agents are already exploiting this bug to obtain crafting materials. They purchase high-end weapons from the vendor for advanced weapons with the seemingly infinite credits and dismantle them.

Massive wants to crack down harder in the future and penalize exploiters and glitchers with bans, as exploiting glitches is against the game’s code of conduct. Therefore: It’s best to steer clear of it!

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Riders of Icarus – Beta startet in Europa noch diese Woche

The second beta of Riders of Icarus starts later this week. For the first time, Europeans are also joining.

Wild Air Battles in Riders of Icarus

Riders of Icarus Intermezzo

After the first beta test of Riders of Icarus started a month ago, the second closed beta test follows, in which Europeans can finally participate. From April 21 to April 28, the servers will be opened, at least for those who have the luck of the draw on their side.

Riders of Icarus is a mix of action-adventure and MMORPG, with a strong focus on air battles. Players can tame various mounts and then take them into battle – that is basically the core of the game. Therefore, in the latest version, the restrictions have been slightly relaxed, allowing players to tame mounts earlier and own more of them to take to the skies.

Riders of Icarus Capes

Those who participate in the betas can already secure small rewards for the official release of the game. Completing the starting area will reward you with a special cape that improves depending on how many beta events you have participated in.

Do you want to participate in the beta yourself? You can sign up on the official website for it. If you (for whatever reason) have already participated in the previous beta test, you do not need to register again – you can automatically also participate in the second and third test.

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The Division: “Falcon Lost Exploits” will be fixed in a few days

In The Division, the “Falcon Lost Exploits” are expected to be fixed in a few days. This is the highest priority for Massive.

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Ubisoft’s MMO shooter The Division has been plagued by bugs, exploits, and other issues since its launch. Massive has a lot to do to fix these promptly. As Community Developer Yannick Banchereau stated, the developers are currently in a learning process so that such annoyances will not be on the agenda in the future.

Fix for “Falcon Lost Exploits” in Progress

Currently, agents have to deal with various issues in the “Falcon Lost” raid. An exploit was fixed last Friday, but since then many other exploits have surfaced in the Incursion. According to Banchereau, the exploits have been an ongoing topic for the past few days and weeks. However, all current and future exploits will be fixed in the same manner as the previous ones were successfully dealt with. The developer commented:

We are working on a fix that will be implemented in a few days.

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They hope this will prove to be solid.

Exploits Are a Priority, No New Content Before That

Furthermore, Banchereau stated that the exploits are a priority. They want to discuss new content only once the current activities are functioning as intended.

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When the bug fixes will be released and whether there will be unscheduled server maintenance is still unknown. However, the “solid fix” should happen quickly: Because the next free update called “Conflict” is already on the way in May. And the developers want to discuss that in detail in advance.

At this point, it should be emphasized once again that we strongly discourage the use of any exploits, glitches, or cheats.


To look back at the positive sides of The Division: Here you can find the M1A1 sniper rifle with an impressive roll.

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Trove-Erweiterung “The Mantle of Power” bringt Pepp ins Spiel

The MMORPG Trove receives a new expansion, “The Mantle of Power”, which increases the difficulty.

Many previously thought Trove was too easy, but with the new add-on “The Mantle of Power”, this changes. For the increase of the level cap to 30 and the introduction of three new, particularly challenging worlds should keep players engaged who have already completed the content of the MMORPG.

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New Worlds with Many Challenges

The new worlds, based on the elements of fire, air, and water, are located behind high-level portals. Those who wish to pass through must first reach level 30. And even then, one should prepare for many dangers that go far beyond difficult-to-defeat opponents.

In the fire world, for example, you must first build a fire-resistant ship to travel between the islands on the lava lake. In the air world, everything consists of floating islands that you can traverse if you catch an air current at the right moment. Or you tame a dragon and ride through the skies on it. 

You can find exactly these dragons in every world. They offer certain bonuses and are suitable for each world. With the air dragon, for example, you travel faster through the clouds.

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Into the Shadows!

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Additionally, you will visit the shadow world. Here, the toughest enemies you have encountered in the MMORPG Trove lurk in the creepy areas. To access the loot in this world, you must complete a quest that gives you a key for a chest. Without this key, you will not receive any loot in the shadow world.

The developers have also improved the graphics, resulting in all worlds being much more detailed. This includes coastlines around the islands. You can now also see who killed how many monsters and how much loot was obtained during the week. “Mantle of Power” will be released on April 26 for the MMORPG Trove. Here on the Trion Worlds page, you can secure access to the expansion.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: It is being assassinated – First info on the DLC “Dark Brotherhood”

In the fantasy MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online , the next DLC for PC, PS4, and Xbox One revolves around assassination.

The DLC “Dark Brotherhood” is scheduled for the second quarter of 2016, as we have known since last summer: the assassin guild known from the single-player games is now set to make its way into online Tamriel. Zenimax has now provided a first glimpse in a trailer.

Players can work as contract killers with the DLC and travel to the Gold Coast. There are new quests, dungeons, and group encounters, a fresh skill line, sets; in short: the full DLC program awaits the players.

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The DLC will again be paid. An accompanying free update will also remove veteran ranks, players will be able to create poisons, the Imperial City will be revamped, the group finder system improved, and much more.

First information is already available in German here. In the coming weeks, more will surely be revealed about the “Dark Brotherhood”.

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The Free2Play MMORPG Swordsman: Extension “Lone Wanderer” brings class Falconer, level cap 99

The Free2Play MMORPG Swordsman is getting a new expansion titled “Lone Wanderer.”

As Perfect World announces in a press release, the Free2Play Wuxia MMORPG Swordsman will receive a new expansion. It is titled “Lone Wanderer.”

The “Falconer” class is newly added. Members of this school are always accompanied by an eagle. Additionally, there is a new weapon system, the level cap is raised to 99, and a new system is introduced to make characters stronger.

There is no date for the expansion mentioned in the press release.

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Perfect World announces elsewhere that on April 27, the two EU servers Jian and Gauntlet will be merged into the EU server “Xia.” In the USA, a new server named “Zhou” will be launched. Those who register for server Zhou via email will receive a special item that grants them a level 70 “Falconer.” Here are the details on how you can reserve the level 70 character.

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Black Desert: So bekommt Ihr ein kostenloses Pet

In Black Desert, a free companion is given away – if you log in 12 times in the coming weeks.

Free Pet for 12 Logins

To launch the two new classes Maewha and Musa, Black Desert is hosting a special event. Between April 20 and May 4, players can claim a free login reward every day, the so-called “Maewha Seals”. One of them has little use by itself, but once you have collected several of them (one per day), you can arrange them in a specific order in your inventory to earn various rewards – even a pet, the Hawk companion is included!

Until now, a common criticism has been that there was no way to acquire a companion other than purchasing it in the cash shop.

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You can find out how to arrange the seals from this screenshot:

Depending on the arrangement, different rewards await, determined by the number of seals. From left to right, the following items can be collected:

  • 3 Seals: 2 Black Stones (Armor)
  • 6 Seals: 3 Black Stones (Weapon)
  • 9 Seals: 5 Memory Fragments
  • 12 Seals: 4 Black Stones (Armor), 6 Black Stones (Weapon), 10 Memory Fragments and the Hawk companion!

Anyone wanting to secure the free companion will need to log in 12 times in the coming days. Since pets are otherwise only available through the shop, one should not miss this opportunity.

However, you can’t take off many days. The promotion only lasts until the maintenance on May 4.


For more news, articles, and guides about the MMORPG, check out our Black Desert game page.

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