Overwatch: Finally, there are background stories!

Fans of the background story of Overwatch will soon get plenty of food for thought. We have the details.

Why does Winston like peanut butter?

Already at BlizzCon two years ago, fans expressed concerns that Overwatch would be a great game, but without exciting lore, many players might never engage with it. Blizzard heard these concerns and, a year later, at BlizzCon 2015, announced that it would tell the background story of the hero shooter in different ways. It seems that they are now serious about this.

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This March, they plan to start releasing “Shorts”: short cinematics that highlight the background story of individual characters. At first glance, these videos will match the quality of the intro cinematics – so it will be exciting to see.

Comic lovers will also get their money’s worth – oh, nonsense. It’s free! In total, Blizzard plans to release 6 short, digital comics by the launch of the game on May 24, which will shed light on the past of the criminals Roadhog and Junkrat, but also take a closer look at the German knight Reinhardt. The first comic is set to be released in April and reveals details about the story of McCree.

Overwatch Lore Teaser

In conclusion, there is also a larger work, a complete “Graphic Novel” that deals with the Omnic Crisis. The Omnic Crisis was the uprising of the robots, which hardly any nation could resist and ultimately led to the founding of Overwatch. Logically, this will address the stories of the founding members of Overwatch, such as heroes like Soldier: 76, Torbjörn, Reaper, and Reinhardt. However, the cost of this work and when exactly it will be released is still unknown.

Where did Winston get his glasses? Why are Genji and Hanzo at war with each other? Why does Reinhardt like Hasslehoff’s music? (Okay, dumb question) And most importantly for the numerous fanfictions: What happened between Widowmaker and Tracer?

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Reinhardt hunting dragons? Yep, that’s how it is…

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, check out our Overwatch topic page.

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The Division: Agent rettet seinen abtrünnigen Kumpel mit dem „Gandalf-Trick“

In The Division, a curious video has been released: It shows an agent in the Dark Zone saving his rogue buddy – with the “Gandalf trick”.

Anyone who has seen “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” knows the scene where Gandalf stops the Balrog with the words: YOU SHALL NOT PASS!

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The reddit user Ko-ba has now imitated Gandalf and stopped agents who wanted to chase his rogue buddy. He stood in a doorway, which prevented a squad of other agents from passing. His buddy escaped the pursuers.

According to the reddit user, he wanted to stop this agent hunt peacefully. All it takes is a door and a brave agent to imitate Gandalf. However, this action didn’t end quite as peacefully…

You can check out the fun in the following video:

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Note: This protection does not last forever – if the pursuers continuously run against “Gandalf” in a sprint, they will get past him. However, the fugitive still gains some time.

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Furthermore, the Gandalf player must not be “Rogue”, as otherwise he can also be shot without penalty.

While some users celebrate this Gandalf tactic, others see it as an unfair bug that the developers should fix. The developers have somewhat put themselves in a tight spot with the narrow doorways.

What do you think of this Gandalf trick? Funny or just an annoyance?


No matter if you have just started with The Division or are already in the endgame – in this guide collection, you will find helpful information about The Division.

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Destiny: Trials Report – the website about the Trials of Osiris

On Destiny, there is a website that gives you interesting insights into the statistics surrounding the Trials of Osiris. We briefly introduce this page.

In the MMO shooter Destiny, you can view statistics for the Trials of Osiris on the website DestinyTrialsReport. In addition to general statistics, you will also find specific numbers about yourself and your opponents. This service is available for Playstation and Xbox.

The statistics you get for the Trials

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Last week, the Map Asylum was featured in the Trials of Osiris. With DestinyTrialsReport, you can now view statistics for this event. You can directly find the favored weapons of your Guardians. Last week, the most kills were achieved with the following weapons, sorted by primary, special, and heavy weapon:

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Additionally, the site tells you which weapon type achieved the most kills: The numbers next to it indicate how much last week’s values deviate from the average values.

Moreover, you will learn that there were 204,909 flawless runs last week. Additionally, the Guardians who first reached the Lighthouse last week are named.

You can freely switch between the Playstation and Xbox statistics. By clicking on “Previous Maps,” you can also view the “Trials of Osiris statistics” from previous weeks.

Find current statistics about your opponents

The site should also allow you to view the statistics of your opponents. For this, you just need to enter your gamer name. Afterwards, under “MYOPPONENTS,” you will find your opponents and their statistics. You also have a filter function available.

Here you can see what weapons your opponents are using, how their recent games went, how often they achieved flawless runs, what their chances of winning games are, and a variety of other stats.

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This area is still in beta phase and is therefore not fully developed yet. Through this link, you can access the DestinyTrialsReport page.

Will you use this service to view statistics for the Trials of Osiris and spy on your opponents?


How you can get the Scarab Heart emblem in Destiny is explained here.

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LoL: Der neue Client – Erste Bilder sind da

The developer of League of Legends (LoL) Riot Games has been planning a new game client for some time now – and now there’s the first visual teaser.

As announced earlier this year, the client in LoL is to be completely redesigned soon. It is supposed to provide a whole new gaming experience, said “Ghostcrawler” in an interview with Travis Gafford.

Recently, a post appeared on Reddit where a player showed screenshots of the new client, which is currently still in the alpha phase. Shortly thereafter, Riot confirmed that these screenshots are real and provided more images and videos for the players of LoL from their own ranks.

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Creating a team in the new client. Click to enlarge.

Sleek design – fitting for the new champion selection in LoL

With the new champion selection, Riot Games has already taken a big step towards the new client. The future design is supposed to be as direct and sleek as the new champion selection.

The new selection for an ARAM game is also already looking pretty good:

LoL ARAM New Selection

I personally quite like the new style. Everything seems tidier and a bit more “thought out” than the current concept of League of Legends. Of course, I don’t want to withhold the video of the new LoL client from you. How do you like the preview?

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Black Desert: Stealth clothing is said to provide a purchasable PvP advantage – What is it all about?

Small Pay2Win accusations regarding a costume are causing discontent among Black Desert. We have the details.

Nameless through the PvP of Black Desert

Actually, one has elegantly danced past the “Pay2Win” allegations in Black Desert, since apart from “Luck +1” on underwear, one can hardly buy any significant gameplay advantages through the cash shop. Or can you?

On Reddit, a user has now voiced strong complaints about the “Ghillie Suit”, or the camouflage clothing, as it grants a small but significant gameplay advantage, at least according to the user’s description esoquestion2k16.

The camouflage clothing allows players to hide their nameplate, which can be a small but crucial advantage, especially in PvP. According to the post, this is particularly frustrating for people like esoquestion2k16, who claims to be colorblind and can only clearly identify players in PvP through nameplates, as these stand out for him in white against the rest. He states literally:

“I paid for the base game. I don’t understand why I’m being punished just because I won’t lay down another 30 euros for an item that is quite necessary in PvP… in a PvP game.”

Black Desert Ghillie Suit

The post on Reddit has received over 1700 upvotes “from the get-go”, and many players are calling for a change to the “Ghillie Suit” so that it perhaps loses its ability in PvP.

Mein-MMO says: Whether it is “Pay2Win” or not, we cannot determine conclusively. But the possibility to hide one’s nameplate is definitely an interference with visibility in PvP and can thus be considered a disadvantage. Fans hope that Daum will respond and make changes, which puts the developers in a difficult position. Many players have purchased the camouflage clothing specifically for this feature and would then need to be compensated in some way. It remains to be seen how Daum will respond.


For more news and articles about the game, you can find them on our Black Desert topic page.

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Skyforge: Dark Omen Update is live

Fans of Skyforge pay attention: The new update “Dark Omen” is now available for the free-to-play MMORPG.

With “Dark Omen”, new challenges await you. This includes a continuation of the story. You wanted to become a powerful god in the MMO Skyforge, who is allowed to protect the world of Aelion. If you have already mastered the previous quests, you are already a lesser god. But who wants to settle for that?

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Become an elder god!

Do you at least want to become an elder god? Then you can now embark on this path with the new quest line “Core Proof”. During the quest, you will face the invasion of the Mechanoid army and even have to defeat the Mechanoid avatar in the finale. This will lead you further on your way to becoming an elder god.

“Dark Omen” also introduces a new operations system. In this, you can combine your powers at a high level, allowing you to face the invasions together with others. With the revision of the operations, a progress bar will also be introduced, and the system will be easier to use.

If you want to merge your pantheon with others – whether big or small – you can now use the fusion tool for that. This will transfer both members and resources to the new community. Together, you will face the threats that the planet Aelion is exposed to.

More to come!

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With these innovations, you initially have new content in the MMORPG Skyforge, but the developers are already working on further updates. The improvements in gameplay introduced now lay the foundation for the upcoming innovations. What they will be, Obsidian and the Allods team, the developers of Skyforge, will surely tell us soon.

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Blade & Soul: Expansion “Silverfrost Summit” – 8 Dungeons, new continent, new level cap

For Blade & Soul, the extension Silverfrost Summit will soon be released. We have summarized the highlights.

New Capital City and Level 50 as the New Cap

Since Blade & Soul has a significant lead in fresh content in its home country of Korea, the western developers are in the comfortable position to quickly roll out new content. The next expansion “Silverfrost Summit” has now been announced, although a specific release date has not yet been set.

This expansion includes not less than a complete continent full of new areas, numerous dungeons, and even an increase of the current level cap.

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Zaiwei looks beautiful but urgently needs help.

The focal point of the action will be the palace-like capital Zaiwei, where most opportunities for social interaction and crafting can be found. Many quests begin and end there, slowly advancing the story of the game. Players are getting closer to the point where they can take revenge on Jinsoyun. However, not much has been revealed about this yet.

In addition to the new zones, which – as the name suggests – are predominantly covered in snow and ice, there are also 8 new dungeons where players can obtain new upgrades for their weapons and plenty of costumes. As expected, some of the dungeons are designed for 6 players, while others are available in the significantly harder 4-player mode.

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But there are also dungeons in the world designed for 24 players – and that’s not just one. In the Frostscale Basin and the Beast Swamp, numerous bosses are waiting to be shattered by large raid groups. If that is not enough, players can also participate in the server event to protect the place of Great Harvest from the onslaught of enemy troops.

To ensure that the new content affects character development as well, the existing level cap will be raised to level 50, and the Hongmoon level cap will be raised to 10. This allows players to draw a bit more power from their characters.


For more news and articles about the action MMORPG, you can find them on our Blade & Soul topic page.

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Destiny: “Much bigger than everything since King of the Possessed” – A look at the Spring Update

We take a look at what is known and what is not about the next patch in Destiny.

It is March 2016. Spring begins in 3 days. Time to take a look at what the “Spring Update” announced by Bungie is about. It is supposed to be “the biggest new thing since The Taken King.”

It’s time for new game content. The last time there was really new content for Destiny was in September 2015, when “The Taken King” was released. In December, they added some additional challenges in the raid, but that was actually it.

This is what year 2 will be like – and that’s coming soon

In September, it was said: This is now year 2. We can’t wait to show you everything we’ve planned for year 2.

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In the meantime, it is becoming evident what Bungie has planned for content in year 2: Obviously, only one content patch after “The Taken King,” which is supposed to come in the spring. After that, the next paid expansion will probably already lead into year 3.

Otherwise, Destiny has so far relied on limited-time events like the Sparrow Racing or the Crimson Days and on “smaller updates,” like the one in December. There, they changed the balance and introduced some exotic weapons and armor again. But fresh game content has been scarce so far.

That is supposed to change in the spring. What can we expect for the presumably only “content patch” in year 2?

What can we expect for the Spring Update? On the next page, everything revolves around the Light.

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Doom: Das sind die Multiplayer-Maps

Many gamers are looking forward to the release of the shooter Doom, especially the multiplayer mode.

The maps on which you will fight in Doom are designed to be varied. From eerie Mars bases to the fiery chasms of hell, you will visit many different places.

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These 9 multiplayer maps are in Doom

Bethesda Softworks has now introduced the nine maps that will be included at launch:

  • Excavation: This UAC outpost was built for ore extraction. The map has a manageable size and a dangerous mill where rocks are crushed.
  • Hellish: This is a medium-sized hell map. You will visit both indoor and outdoor areas and must strategically use the many platforms, chasms, and teleporters.
  • Abyss: This is a very large map, set beneath the polar caps of Mars.
  • Disposal: A fairly small map, set in the waste processing facility for the UAC’s research and residential complexes. Here, you should definitely watch out for the radioactive slime!
  • Helix: In this lab, experiments are conducted on demons to develop advanced weapons. This map is particularly suitable for a quick clan arena round.
  • Corruption: You will find yourself in an ancient arena, where the screams of tortured souls can still be heard.
  • Blasphemous:  This map takes place in the middle of a hell breach. The clear lines of sight make the battles particularly fast, as you always need to keep moving.
  • Heatwave: This is an industrial UAC station with bright corridors.
  • Underground: In this area, the energies of hell accumulate to beam from this cavernous, symmetrical site to Earth.
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The maps of Doom will offer you many opportunities to take out your opponents. In particular, the teleporters, jump pads, explosive barrels, and the toxic and radioactive slime play an important role. You must aim to eliminate your opponents as quickly as possible, preferably with an “Instant Kill”!

The shooter Doom will be released on May 13 for PC, Playstation 4, and Xbox One.

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The Division: Tenebrae – What can the high-end precision rifle do?

In The Division, sniper rifles are essential for reliably taking out enemies from a distance. We take a look at Tenebrae, a high-end sniper rifle.

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Tenebrae is one of the high-ends in The Division that bears its own name. We take a closer look at this sniper rifle.

Where can I get Tenebrae?

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You can currently acquire this high-end sniper rifle from the Dark Zone specialty vendor. The blueprint costs 179 Phoenix Credits and requires level 30 and DZ rank 50. You can then craft Tenebrae with 5 weapon parts, 3 tools, and 3 Division Tech. What the Dark Zone specialty vendor has on offer this week can be found here.

This weapon features a unique skin that cannot be changed.

Tenebrae has these stats

The sniper rifle Tenebrae comes with these stats:

  • When you craft this weapon, the damage varies within a certain range and also depends on your firearms score, thus no exact figures can be provided.
  • RPM is 275.
  • The magazine size is 20.
  • The headshot bonus is 171%.
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Tenebrae can be enhanced with all possible mods. Thus, you have an influence on these stats. Keep in mind that these values depend on your attributes and the mods you use.

Here are the talents of Tenebrae

The high-end weapon comes with three fixed talents. Additionally, it has a fourth random talent.

  • Ready: When a target is eliminated with a headshot, 100% of swing is removed from the weapon for 7 seconds.
  • Brutal: Headshot damage is increased by 24% when using this weapon.
  • Toxic: Headshots with this weapon have a 13% chance to activate the Blind status effect.
  • A random talent.

Remember that you must first unlock the three fixed talents by achieving the required attribute values.

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This sniper rifle is thus designed to annihilate enemies with headshots. Headshot damage is already increased for sniper rifles, thus the Brutal talent certainly lives up to its name.

What makes Tenebrae stand out in The Division?

The term “Tenebrae” comes from Latin and means darkness, but also blindness.

The weapon has high accuracy, a reload speed of about four seconds, and good range. Another advantage of the Tenebrae is that with an extended high-end magazine, you can fire up to 49 rounds before needing to reload. Thus, you can generally take down many enemies.

However, the weapon has two notable disadvantages:

  • For a sniper build, this weapon is not necessarily recommended, as the damage output is lower than with other sniper rifles. Here, a weapon with a smaller magazine size but high damage would be advisable.
  • Additionally, the low stability rarely allows for quick successive shots, as the target must be re-aimed. Thus, quick headshot hits are difficult to achieve.
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The community has mixed feelings about Tenebrae. While some regret the purchase and apparently can’t handle it, other users are very satisfied. As long as one has aiming skills, this weapon is top-notch. Therefore, our question:

What are your experiences with Tenebrae?


Here you can find out what the high-end SMG Vector caliber 45 can do.

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Heroes of the Storm: Dehaka bestätigt! – Das sind seine Fähigkeiten

The rumors have been confirmed, the next hero of Heroes of the Storm will be the primal Zerg Dehaka. We have the details.

The primal Zerg Dehaka strikes from the bushes

Fans did not have to wait long to deduce the next hero of Heroes of the Storm from the teaser screenshots. The first speculations have clearly been confirmed, as the primal Zerg and warrior Dehaka from StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm will soon enter the battlefield.

A small preview was made possible by the Brazilian website Omelete, which had an exclusive look at the newcomer.

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We take a quick look at Dehaka’s abilities:

  • The passive ability Essence Collection allows Dehaka to collect essence from slain minions and heroes. At the press of a button, this is consumed and restores a portion of his HP.
  • With Burrow, Dehaka can temporarily tunnel into the ground and become immune to damage. He is then in a “stasis” state, rendering him immune to all control effects – but he cannot attack.
  • The Macabre Swarm creates a deadly aura around Dehaka, dealing damage to all enemies in close proximity.
  • With Drag, Dehaka snaps his tongue out and can “pull” enemies for a short time to bring them to a new position.
  • The first heroic ability Isolation applies various negative effects to a hero. He becomes slowed, silenced, his vision radius is dramatically reduced, and he can no longer see his allied teammates.
  • The second heroic ability Adaption restores a large part of the damage taken after 5 seconds, making it a powerful self-heal.

It is also worth mentioning that Dehaka does not have a mount. Instead, he can burrow to any bush or vent (basically the same – just a different “flair”) every 40 seconds.

Hots Dehaka Mercenary

So far, there is no fixed release date for Dehaka, but fans expect that he will appear in 2 weeks. This would perfectly close the existing gap between the last hero Xul and the upcoming Tracer.


For more news and articles about Blizzard’s MOBA, visit our Heroes of the Storm-themed page.

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Hearthstone: 3 fresh cards from “The Whispers of the Old Gods”

Three new cards for Hearthstone “Whispers of the Old Gods” have been revealed. Warriors and Druids can rejoice!

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It will still be a few weeks until the expansion “Whispers of the Old Gods” is released at the end of April, beginning of May. Blizzard is gradually revealing the new cards through various streamers and websites. In the meantime, three have piled up again, which we would like to briefly introduce to you here.

C’thun gets 3 new minions

Paladins have also been drawn into the pull of the old gods – at least their minions. The neutral minion “C’thun’s Servant” costs 4 mana, has stats of 4/2 and possesses a Divine Shield. Additionally, it strengthens C’thun, no matter where he is (deck, hand, battlefield), by a Battlecry of +2/+2.

Druids receive a new minion for 4 mana, which has solid stats of 4/5. The bugman “Klaxxi Amber-Weaver” is powered up by the Battlecry: “If your C’thun has more than 10 health points, gain +5 health”, making the Klaxxi effectively a 4/10 creature for 4 mana. This might almost be a “Value Record”, as some streamers would call it.

Warriors can look forward to a new class card that also interacts with C’thun. The “Ancient Shieldbearer” costs 7 mana and has somewhat weak stats of 6/6. However, this is balanced out by the strong Battlecry: “If your C’thun has at least 10 attack, gain 10 armor”. There will surely be many cases where this card turns the match around.


Find more news and articles about the latest expansion “Whispers of the Old Gods” and all previously released cards on our Hearthstone topic page.

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Battleborn: DLC Plans and 5 Additional Characters

Battleborn talks about future DLCs and additional characters even before its release. We have the details.

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Although Battleborn has not yet been released, the development is in its final stages. In the past, one would have said the game has now reached “gold status,” as the game boxes are being produced to be delivered on time by May 3rd, the release date of the hero shooter. This provides the opportunity for a few more announcements, as the release is by no means the end of the line. Free content and paid DLCs will also be part of Battleborn’s future.

5 Characters, 5 DLCs, and a Season Pass

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Additionally, it has been announced that Battleborn will receive 5 more heroes, all of whom will be released sometime after the launch – and completely free of charge. Everyone who purchases the game will therefore have over 30 different characters to choose from as their favorite.

There is not much known about the new heroes yet, except for Alani, who looks a bit like she was taken from the anime “Avatar.” She commands the element of water and can either harm enemies or heal allies – one could almost think she is an elemental bender.

As one is already accustomed to from the Borderlands series, Battleborn will also be expanded with paid DLCs after its launch. There will be a total of 5 addons at $5 each (probably the same price in Euros). Each will come with a story mission highlighting some side stories in the fight for the last bright star of the galaxy. Additionally, each of these DLCs will come with some skins and new emotes. If one wants, they can secure the whole thing as a season pass for $20 and save a bit.

For $20 you get the season pass with 5 DLCs.
For $20 you get the season pass with 5 DLCs.

New Game Modes and Maps

Aside from the free heroes and paid DLCs, Battleborn also aims to deliver additional content. The developers want to ensure a steady flow of new game modes and extra maps while also listening to feedback from the community if certain things are requested. While they do not make any concrete statements yet, at least on paper (or screen) it sounds promising.


For more news and articles about Gearbox’s hero shooter, check our Battleborn news page.

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Need for Speed Edge: Das Racing-MMO startet in Korea in die zweite Beta

Racing-MMO Need for Speed: Edge is launching in Korea. The game using the Frostbite 3 engine is entering its second beta.

Currently, the Racing-MMO is only available in Korea. The next closed beta phase is scheduled for the end of March. Currently, there are two modes: Speed Battle and Item Battle. Two more modes, “Hot Pursuit” and “Time Attack,” are also expected to be introduced, which are being showcased in a trailer now.

The game is characterized primarily by the fact that players do not only race, but can also tune and swap cars. One can even expect to design their own ride, reports the Asia-focused site 2p.

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The Division: Vector Caliber 45 – for some the best weapon in the game

In The Division, numerous high-end weapons await agents in the endgame. We take a closer look at the SMG Vector .45 caliber.

In The Division, there are multiple versions of the “Vector” submachine gun of various ranks. Among them is the high-end SMG Vector .45 caliber, which is currently one of the best weapons in The Division.

Where can I get the Vector .45?

The Vector version from the Dark Zone is more expensive than the blueprint in the Operations Base. However, it still needs to be crafted, which will cost you additional materials.

What stats does this weapon have?

  • The damage this weapon inflicts is very high for a submachine gun. This depends on several factors, which is why no exact figures can be provided. While the Dark Zone version has a fixed damage value, the blueprint’s damage falls within a specified range. Thus, this version could perform better or worse than that of the Dark Zone vendor.
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  • The fire rate is 750 shots per minute.
  • The magazine size is 20, which is quite low.

The advantages of this submachine gun are its high fire rate and decent damage for that rate. The biggest downside is probably the small magazine size. Therefore, you should equip this weapon with an extended magazine.

What talents does this weapon have?

The talents of the blueprint version are entirely random. The high-end Vector .45 SMG from the Dark Zone comes with the following talents:

  • Malicious: Damage to named and elite enemies is increased by 13%.
  • Gifted: Eliminating a target with this weapon increases skill strength by 8% for 13 seconds. This effect is not cumulative. Eliminating a new target resets the timer.
  • Rogue: Eliminating a target regenerates 13% health for 5 seconds.
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This submachine gun is very popular in the community, as it combines high damage with a high fire rate. The biggest disadvantage of this weapon, the small magazine size, can be compensated with an extended magazine. Therefore, some agents currently consider the Vector .45 to be the best weapon in the game.

On Reddit, users recommend opting for the blueprint version, as here you have the chance to obtain talents for this weapon that complement each other better. Once you acquire this blueprint, you can craft it until you have your preferred Vector .45. If you buy the Dark Zone version, you must live with its predetermined talents.

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Have you already tested this submachine gun? What are your experiences?

The Vector is among the best weapons in The Division.


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PS4, Xbox One: Sony and Microsoft talk about cross-play without talking to each other

Sony has now apparently responded to Microsoft's offer to introduce crossplay.

It's quite an amusing spectacle that one can currently watch. The two console giants Sony and Microsoft are having a conversation without actually communicating with each other. They are even avoiding looking in each other's general direction.

Just on Monday, Microsoft indicated that it wants to open its network to "other consoles and PCs". This would mean that PlayStation and Xbox players could finally play together cross-platform if developers create appropriate features for their games.

However, Microsoft managed to address the offer practically into the void without ever explicitly mentioning PlayStation.

Now Sony responds in the same way, into the void. In a statement to Gamespot regarding how it responds to Microsoft's offer, Sony says: It is "open to cross-console play." After all, it has supported this since the days of Final Fantasy 11 on the PlayStation 2 in 2002.

They would be happy about any conversation they could have with a publisher or developer about cross-platform play, it continues.

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GTA 5: Lindsay Lohan may sue publisher Take-Two

The Hollywood personality Lindsay Lohan is allowed to sue publisher Take-Two. Allegedly, her likeness was used for the “GTA 5” character Lacey Jonas – without her consent. A U.S. court has allowed the lawsuit.

As the responsible U.S. court in New York explains, Lindsay Lohan is allowed to sue publisher Take-Two. The Rockstar parent company allegedly used her likeness and even parts of her career and personal life for the “GTA V” character Lacey Jonas. Lohan did not grant permission for this.

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This is said to be the likeness of Lindsey Lohan.

In GTA V, a character appears that resembles the actress. The developers allegedly based the character on a photo that Lohan released in 2007. Furthermore, Lohan accuses Take Two of using her character from the comedy “Girls Club – Watch Out, It’s Biting!” and referencing her time at the Chateau Marmont hotel where she had lived for a time. Lohan thus feels that her personal rights have been violated.

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Moreover, the character Lacey Jonas was used for merchandise items like T-shirts and posters, which has caused her financial disadvantages. According to Take Two, this lawsuit has no chance of success. Lohan is pursuing purely publicity goals. Because under New York law, there is no illegal use of likeness if the subject of the dispute is a work of art.

The lawsuit was filed as early as mid-2014 and now has been deemed admissible. The publisher had hoped for a dismissal of the lawsuit. Now, however, a U.S. court has declared it admissible. If there is no out-of-court settlement, the two parties will likely meet in court soon.

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Everquest Next: “Wir hätten es hingekriegt”

After the end of Everquest Next, former employees are speaking out. They feel somewhat injured in their honor.

Imagine this: For years, you work on a project that you hold in high regard. Some see it as the revolution of the genre, a huge deal, the last hope of the genre. Then the company is sold, you are fired, and a year later you read from your former employer: “The project has been canceled. We overextended ourselves. It was never fun.”

This creates the impression, as fans also say, that the developers wasted their time and a lot of money, promised many things all the time, but in reality did nothing. This is not good for professional reputation either.

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“Under Sony, we would have made it happen”

Two of the EQ-Next employees have now spoken out. First and foremost, Dave Georgeson, the former head of the project. He believes that Everquest Next could have definitely been realized under Sony as the vision once was. After all, they did that for 27 years without failing. All games were released, all made money. Well, except for this one, as can be gleaned from his Twitter account.

“Yes, it would have been tough,” he admits. But heavy tasks are usually handled most of the time in this job.

The studio behind Everquest Next was sold last year from Sony Online Entertainment to Daybreak Game Company.

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Everquest Next: The artificial intelligence lives on

Artificial intelligence developer Dave Mark contradicts the reservations that the artificial intelligence in Everquest Next was just a nice illusion, it was just “vaporware”. Everything that was presented had substance, the AI specialist says.

In fact, Mark, after parting from EQ Next, went directly to ArenaNet and already incorporated some of the AI ideas into “Heart of Thorns”, the expansion for Guild Wars 2. The rest is kept as a prototype for future development. Because it would have been too big a deviation from the established Guild Wars 2 to bring it out immediately, he says.

Currently, Mark is working on “Hero’s Song”, the project of former SOE head John Smedley. Ideas of “Emergent AI” that were once celebrated in EQ Next are supposed to be used there.

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The Black Death: The Militia Class, the Combat System and Infection with the Plague

Next month, the early access phase of the survival MMORPG The Black Death will begin. The developers have now introduced the militia and the combat system.

In the MMO The Black Death, you can take on many roles. One of them is to be part of the militia. The militia is a group of former soldiers who now work as mercenaries. As a militia member, you can handle weapons and are experienced in combat. A new video introduces this class.

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Dangerous Fights

The video shows what a day in the life of a militia member looks like. You explore the world, attack bandits to acquire loot, team up with other militia members, and can resort to violence if you need food, for example. However, fighting always carries a risk, as there is permadeath in the world of The Black Death. If you die, you lose everything. Therefore, you should always carefully consider whether you want to engage in a fight or not, as even an unassuming farmer can become a threat in a conflict.

If you are wounded, you bleed and consequently lose more health. As a militia member, you have limited knowledge of healing and must ensure to promptly visit a monk who can attend to your wounds. It is also possible to create rudimentary bandages to at least stop the most severe bleeding.

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The Plague Spreads

Those who belong to the militia are allowed to venture into the dangerous areas of the game world. There, where the plague rages. However, you can easily become infected, so it’s better to stay away from those who have contracted the plague. The plague in The Black Death leads, in advanced stages, to the infected falling into madness. They will then attack everything and everyone. Eating rotten food also leads to infection.

The Black Death will enter the early access phase on April 19th. Then you can see for yourself what the MMO is like.

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LoL: Gratis Skins durch Hextech Crafting – Wann geht’s los?

Starting next week, the concept of getting free skins in League of Legends (LoL) will go live on the EU-West servers.

This week, the Hextech Workshop went live for the first test on the NA and TR servers, and players could grab the first free chests. If you’re not quite sure what this system is about, you can read about how Hextech Crafting works.

How much does crafting cost in LoL?

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Hextech Prices. Click to enlarge. – @moobeat

The current prices for the new crafting system can be found in this image. But keep in mind that these chests and keys are free  and unlike in other games, you don’t have to purchase keys to open the chests in-game. Since there is the possibility to acquire these items with real money, the system was initially activated on 2 servers. If it runs smoothly there, it will be activated on the remaining LoL servers. According to Riot, the EU-W servers will be next week, provided everything goes smoothly.

Rare LoL skins are also in the system

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Lucky you!

You will soon be able to add the most beautiful skins to your collection with Hextech Crafting. There is also the opportunity to get very rare skins for free. Personally, I’m very excited about the new reward system and will definitely post my results “here and there”.

What do you think about Hextech Crafting in LoL? A good plan that can bring fun back to the game or completely unnecessary?

Update 25.03.2016 – Hextech Crafting is now live on the EU-W servers

Hextech Crafting has now been unlocked on the EU-W servers. A detailed guide can be found in our new article. Here’s how Hextech Crafting works in LoL.

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