Destiny: Nightfall Strike, Raid Challenge on March 8th.

In the MMO shooter Destiny , a new week with Raid challenge and Nightfall strike begins on Tuesday, March 8th.

A new week in Destiny starts today. The only date we have for the foreseeable future is Thursday evening. There is supposed to be a stream showcasing the work of the audio team on Destiny. Other than that, the current information is that they are working on presenting the Spring Update for Destiny through a series of streams, but there is no schedule for that yet. They want to wait until everything is finalized, it is said.

Let’s get to the current week.

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The Nightfall strike on March 8th is S.A.B.E.R.

The Saber strike is on the agenda this week. It has one of the toughest starting sequences.

Modifiers are:

  • Fresh Troops – Some enemy troops have been reinforced
  • Match Game – You should use a corresponding weapon type for the enemy shields.
  • Airborne – Guardians deal more damage while in the air
  • Catapult – Guardians’ grenades regenerate significantly faster

You can exchange these items with the factions for reputation

  • Eris Morn, the good one, wants Worm Spore.
  • The Future War Cult demands Ghost Flowers from its followers.
  • The Dead Orbit wants Worm Spore.
  • The New Monarchy is interested in Relic Iron.
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Raid challenge this week is Oryx

In the week starting March 8th, Oryx is the Challenge Mode in the King’s Fall raid. How to defeat him so that he drops bonus loot like one of the famous loot geysers of the Islands, you can read in this article.

By the way: Before you book a trip to Iceland, plain water comes out of the geysers. Contrary to popular belief, Iceland is not the home of the Gjallarhorn. They mainly have ponies there.

The T3 boss in Oryx’s courtyard is Thalnok

The Tier-3 boss in Oryx’s courtyard is Thalnok, the fanatic of Crota.

Are there videos, guides, and tips?

But oh yes, there are. We will be adding videos of the challenges and the Guardians facing them to this article throughout the day.

This is how you destroy Thalnok’s hopes of ever becoming Oryx’s adoptive son.

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In the first video, Nexxoss shows you the strategy for Oryx in Challenge Mode. Bombastic.

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If you feel like facing the challenges in Destiny, but need a few wolves in your pack, check out this article. There are tips on how to find comrades for the fight against the darkness in Destiny.

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Hearthstone: Diese 5 Dinge solltet ihr vor der Einführung von “Standard” tun!

The new game mode “Standard” is coming to Hearthstone. We’ll tell you 5 things you should do beforehand.

Save money and nerves before the Hearthstone expansion

In a few days, Blizzard will make a “big announcement” for Hearthstone and it is an open secret that this will be about the next expansion and a date for the “Standard” game mode. This will change a lot about the card game, which is why players should act wisely now to save time and nerves and avoid getting upset about certain changes later.

On hearthpwn, 5 steps have been compiled that all active players should take to prepare optimally for the switch of the game mode. We have translated the list for you and added explanatory notes.

1. Buy GvG packs

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The GvG packs will soon disappear from the shop. So this is your last chance!

If you want to play in the upcoming “Wild” mode, where all cards are allowed, you should strike now and buy some GvG packs if you’re still missing certain cards. This set is soon going to disappear from the shop and will likely not return. Alternatively, the needed cards can still be crafted using Arcane Dust (even afterwards); however, depending on the type and rarity of the card, this is much more expensive than stocking up on cards now.

2. Buy at least one wing from “Naxxramas”

Just like the GvG packs, Naxxramas will also disappear from the game’s shop. However, there is a small exception! If players have already purchased one wing of the adventure – whether with gold or real money – they can purchase the other wings afterwards. Therefore, it’s worth buying at least the first wing so that you can still obtain the others at a later point.

Hearthstone: Der Fluch von Naxxramas

The cards can be obtained from the bosses as usual, but they can also be crafted using dust. Essentially, it’s only about the single-player experience that you’re missing out on – and probably some legendary cards for the “Wild” mode.

3. Craft Murlocs!

The card “Old Murk-Eye”, a legendary Murloc, is currently given as a “gift” if you own all other Murlocs from the classic set. This will change with the introduction of the new game mode; after that, Old Murk-Eye will only be craftable with Arcane Dust. If you want to secure him at a discounted price, simply craft the following 4 Murlocs using a total of 700 Arcane Dust:

  • Deepsea Oracle
  • Deepsea Seer
  • Murloc Tidecaller
  • Murloc Raider

Later, crafting Old Murk-Eye will cost 1600 dust – so you should act quickly.

4. Farm gold!

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If you farm gold now, you’ll have a clear advantage later and save real Euros.

The advice is actually easy to understand, but it ensures that you consistently complete your daily missions. It’s enough to do this every 3 days. Substitute the “small” quests that only bring in 40 gold with better ones; with a bit of luck, you’ll get a more profitable one. In the past, an expansion has always followed shortly after the announcement. If you start collecting now, you can afford plenty of cards (or arena matches) once the new cards go live. This saves real Euros.

5. Don’t disenchant anything!

If you have extra cards, save them at all costs! Blizzard has announced that numerous cards will be revised, which will likely lead to them being able to be disenchanted for an increased amount of Arcane Dust. If you keep your fingers still now, you could build up a substantial supply of dust, which will give you a good head start in the next expansion.


For more news and articles about Blizzard’s card game, visit our Hearthstone topic page.

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The Division: Xbox One has 2 DLCs exclusive for 30 days

In The Division players on PC and Playstation 4 will have to wait thirty days longer for the first 2 DLCs.

It has long been rumored, and in an advertising campaign from Gamespot it also appeared: Xbox One players will receive fresh content first. In The Division, the release dates of the new DLCs apply only to players on Xbox One.

Everyone else can mentally add a month. Because the content will be accessible to Xbox One players exclusively for 30 days

Underground is coming for Xbox One players in June, for everyone else probably in July.

Survvival is expected to arrive in summer. Once a date is set, PC and PS4 players will have to add a month.

These two DLCs will definitely be reserved solely for Xbox One players for 30 days.

Exclusivity does not apply to updates and 3rd DLC

However: The two free patches and the third DLC, “The Last Stand,” which is set to be released in winter, will be available for all platforms simultaneously.

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Landmark: Better onboarding experience thanks to “Pioneer Islands”

In Landmark, the way land is claimed and new players dive into the world is drastically changing.

More Land, Less Claims

A major update is upcoming for Landmark, which will primarily affect the size of claimed areas. In a post on the official forum, the developer “Domino” commented on the upcoming changes. The size of the “Claims”, the areas that can be built on, is fundamentally changing. Instead of claiming many small areas and merging them into one large one as before, there will now be a standardized size for all Claims, which is about 16 times the size of the previous areas.

New players will start on a so-called “Pioneer Island” with the update, which is particularly flat, has no surface caves, and is therefore excellent for initial attempts as a builder. Anyone who cannot make use of this island can immediately move on and seek out another patch of land.

Extensive changes are also being made to the various levels of caves. Previously, resources were available on the surface and more in deeper layers of the earth – there were a total of 5 levels of caves, all with different resources. These levels are being phased out; instead, everything below the surface is considered “Subterranean” and can contain all the resources from the previous caves.

No specific date for the patch has been announced yet, but it has been stated that it “definitely will not come in the first half of March.” Players still have some time to prepare and bid farewell to their old “Claims” – as they will be reset upon the release of the new patch.

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Destiny: This Week’s Videos Are Full of Hits

In the MMO shooter Destiny , Bungie has crowned videos from the community. This time, there are many hits and a few misses.

For the video of the week, Bungie made a video in which a Guardian suddenly falls through a time rift during the “Vault of Glass” times and emerges in “King of the Taken.” With music segments.

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In second place, a Guardian has to deal with 3 enemies in Osiris – and they all come back.

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In the third video from Bungie, things are going … not so well.

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These were the 3 videos that Bungie selected. Our favorite is this hit, a kind of one-hit wonder in Destiny:

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This nice Valentine’s video reached us from our community.

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If you have videos you would like to recommend, please send them to us via the contact form. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to submissions individually and provide feedback. But we will watch all of them.

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Albion Online: Cador-Update bringt interessante Neuerungen ins Spiel

The sandbox MMORPG Albion Online is currently in beta but will be released in the third quarter of this year. 

The developers are using the time before the game’s release to test many game systems, gather feedback, and implement new systems. They are currently working on a major update called “Cador.” In an initial video blog, the developers discuss this upcoming update and the player numbers of the beta version.

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Cador is coming!

While instances for the dungeons have already been introduced, designed to provide players with a truly exciting gaming experience, with Cador, further innovations for the dungeons will come. Larger dungeons are intended to be less frustrating when one stays in them for a longer time. Equipment in the game wears down and could not be repaired in dungeons until now, but this will change with Cador. This way, everyone can enjoy the best possible experience in the dungeons without worrying about having to bring spare weapons.

The new death mechanism in the game

Albion Online Character

Additionally, the death mechanism in the game will be revised.  A knockdown will be introduced. This means that if you are defeated in both PvP and PvE, you will initially fall to the ground. Your enemy then has the opportunity to kill you. As long as you are just lying on the ground, your allies can try to rescue you by jumping in to prevent the fatal blow.

The developers are currently not thinking about the player numbers of the beta version of Albion Online. These are currently very stable and are completely sufficient. It is assumed that after the next wipe, more players will be gained. But the wipe will be a while coming.

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World of Tanks: New German tanks arrive on the PlayStation 4!

The PS4 version of World of Tanks is getting a major update, which adds numerous German and Soviet tanks to the game.

The German Master Gunners

In a few days, a big update is coming for the PlayStation 4 version of the tank MMO “World of Tanks”. The main attraction is likely to be a new German and Soviet line of tanks, as well as a total of 3 new battlefields where tank drivers around the world can showcase who has the biggest gun.

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A total of 18 new tanks will be added to the game, 9 of which are from German production, the other half from the Soviets.

Among the “more well-known” models are the Leopard prototypes. Generally, German tanks are to be considered as “glass cannons”, meaning they deal high damage and are extremely agile, but have almost no armor.

Soviet tanks like the T-60 or Object 430, on the other hand, are true all-rounders that can impress with solid performance in all areas. This allows them to adapt to almost any situation and turn around a seemingly lost battle.

World of Tanks Wolfsrudel Map

In addition to the new tanks, there are also a total of 3 new maps, which could hardly be more different. One takes you to the green land of the Dragon Ridge, to the icy snow paths of Sewerogorsk, or to the cool valleys of the tundra – the new maps should provide even more variety.


For more news and articles about the tank MMO, visit our World of Tanks topic page.

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The Division: Was kostet das Spiel bei Media Markt, Saturn, Gamestop und Amazon?

Many gamers have already pre-ordered or purchased Tom Clancy’s The Division digitally. For those who want to buy The Division now, we provide an overview of what the game currently costs in major electronics retail chains.

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Have you caught the The Division fever and are now wondering where to find the game at the best price? We show you an overview of the official prices offered by Media Markt, Saturn, GameStop, and the online retailer Amazon for the game.

Media Markt

Saturn

Gamestop

  • Playstation 4: 69.99 Euros (Sleeper Agent Edition 149.99 Euros)
  • Xbox One: 69.99 Euros (Sleeper Agent Edition 149.99 Euros)
  • PC: 59.99 Euros (Sleeper Agent Edition 139.99 Euros)
  • The Division on Gamestop.de

Gamestop also offers the option for The Division, where you can trade in two of your games and get The Division (Standard Edition) for 9.99 Euros. The list of games you can trade in can be found here at Gamestop.

Amazon

  • Playstation 4: 59 Euros (Gold Edition 99.99 Euros, Sleeper Agent Edition 149.99 Euros)
  • Xbox One: 59 Euros (Gold Edition 99.99 Euros, Sleeper Agent Edition 149.99 Euros)
  • PC: 54.99 Euros (Gold Edition 89.99 Euros, Sleeper Agent Edition 139.99 Euros)
  • The Division on Amazon.de

Attention: These are the official prices listed online. It is possible that the local store near you sells The Division for a lower promotional price.

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Is The Division already being sold?

The official release is on March 8. However, it can now be assumed that all the stores listed here are already selling The Division to customers. There are already many discs in circulation, which is why even your trusted retailers may be releasing the discs. Just ask and kindly point out if necessary that the release date has already been broken by many electronics retailers.

We will see you on the streets, agents.


What do the different versions include? In this article, we present the contents of the various versions of The Division.

Information about the Season Pass, which includes the three upcoming DLCs, can be found here.

Do you need to make any preparations? Here you can find out how our readers have prepared for The Division.

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Destiny: The Taikonaut – What can the Titan Helmet do?

In Destiny, the strength of your guardians is influenced not only by weapons but also by armor. In this article, we want to take a look at the helmet “The Taikonaut.” Is it useful in PvE and PvP?

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The Taikonaut is an exotic helmet for Titans, available since the Taken King expansion. We want to take a look at what makes this helmet special.

Where can you obtain the helmet “The Taikonaut”?

There are three ways to obtain the Titan helmet:

  • King’s Fall Raid: In the raid where you can take down Oryx, this exotic item can be found.
  • Nightfall Strike: At the end of the Nightfall, there is a chance that you may rejoice over the Taikonaut.
  • Xûr: Finally, it may also happen that our friendly Agent of the Nine has the helmet in stock.
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Furthermore, you need the Taken King expansion for the Taikonaut to drop for you.

What makes “The Taikonaut” special in Destiny?

If you are having trouble hitting fast enemies with your rocket launcher, The Taikonaut can help you. Because it comes with these perks:

  • Aerial Traffic Control: This gives all your rocket launchers tracking. Additionally, thanks to this perk, heavy ammo drops are increased and the radar remains visible while aiming with heavy weapons. This perk greatly enhances your heavy weapons, especially the rocket launchers.
  • Heavy Lifting: When you kill minions of the darkness with heavy weapons, bonus Super energy is guaranteed.
  • A random perk from: Whisper of the Worm (increased Super energy when minions of the darkness are defeated), From the Ashes (bonus Super energy after grenade hits) and Practically Gifted (eliminating minions of the darkness with melee kills grants bonus Super energy).
  • Another random perk. Here the choices are: Innervation (bonus grenade energy when picking up orbs), Empowerment (orbs grant bonus melee energy), Better Already (shields regenerate instantly upon picking up an orb) and Infusion (light orbs restore health).
  • Furthermore, there are selectable perks that increase your intellect, strength, or discipline.
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Basically, the idea behind this helmet is that your heavy weapons are upgraded, especially the rocket launchers. Strong tracking rocket launchers have been a rarity since the Taken King expansion. For example, the Truth can be cited, which we discussed in this article.The Taikonaut thus enhances rocket launchers that do not have tracking functionality. Utilize these synergy effects! The exotic Dragon’s Breath can, for example, benefit from this helmet. So if you like to use tracking rockets, this helmet greatly expands your options. If you already possess a strong tracking rocket launcher, this helmet might not be your first choice.

What can The Taikonaut do in PvE and PvP?

In PvE, the Titan helmet brings numerous advantages: Besides all the benefits that the perk Aerial Traffic Control provides, the Heavy Lifting perk is also interesting here. Because the minions of the darkness that you need to kill for bonus Super energy are only present in PvE.

In PvP, Heavy Lifting does not come into play. However, it is particularly valuable in the Crucible that the radar remains active when using heavy weapons. This applies not only to rocket launchers but also to machine guns. Even if you don’t want to run around with this helmet permanently, you can quickly switch to the Taikonaut when heavy ammo is delivered. This may give you crucial advantages.

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By the way: The term “Taikonaut” stands for a Chinese astronaut and is equivalent in meaning to astronaut (term for NASA astronauts) or cosmonaut (term for astronauts of the Russian space agency). Therefore, the description of the helmet is quite fitting:

The helmets worn by the first Chinese lunar colonists of the Golden Age.

What do you think of this helmet for Titans? Do you use it?


Maybe you can manage to get the Scarab Heart with the help of this helmet. Here you can find out everything about this coveted emblem.

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Allods Online: Alle Klassen werden umgekrempelt!

In Allods Online, the biggest changes since the release are being made. There are massive changes for each class.

More than just a single playstyle with “Aspects”

In Allods Online, a big update is coming in the next few days. The Patch 7.0 named “New Order” lives up to its name and significantly revamps the MMORPG. The biggest changes are in the area of the various classes. Until now, the different classes could almost always effectively perform only a single role, resulting in rigid labels like “Tank”, “Healer”, and “Damage Dealer”, without ever being able to break out of that role.

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For this reason, the developers are now introducing Aspects. Aspects provide players with new ways to customize their character. They are essentially “stances” that enhance certain abilities of the character and increase their effects. Not every class will have access to all Aspects, but there will be at least 2-3 for everyone. And this is what they look like:

  • Aspect of Assault: Character damage increases by up to 30%.
  • Aspect of Defense: Character health increases by up to 50% and generated threat by up to 100%.
  • Aspect of Healing: Increases healing done by up to 50%.
  • Aspect of Suppression: Control effects become instant casts. The duration of control effects is increased by up to 200%.
  • Aspect of Support: The duration of support effects is increased by up to 200% and their effectiveness by up to 45%.

Overall, the changes and new features are so extensive that they could not be covered in a single blog post, as it would have been overwhelmingly long. Further information about update 7.0 “New Order” will follow in the coming days.

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The Division: So bereitet sich unsere Community vor

The launch of The Division is now imminent. The last preparations are being made. We are looking at how you are preparing.

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Soon all agents will be able to dive into the post-apocalypse of New York! Here we want to take a look at what preparations you have made to successfully kick off your agent journey in The Division. In our last “Mein-MMO asks“, we wanted to know just that from you. And you answered diligently.

Here preparations are being made meticulously

Many of you, such as m4st3rchi3f, have used the preload so that they can start right away at launch and do not have to download huge amounts of gigabytes first. Others have even ordered the Sleeper Agent Edition, like Raggi316. Also, BFCler1988 pre-ordered this edition weeks ago. He is a “fan of collector’s editions,” so the price did not deter him.

So, now that the game is ordered, what other measures are you taking? Der Ralle sees himself as “the blindest, hoof-trotting Division fan horse there is around”, but he stands by it. After work, he will quickly go home today, toss the disc into his Xbox, start the Day One patch, and enjoy dinner with his three women during the loading time. Then he sends his “two princesses” to bed, hands the “queen” a book, and then he has free reign for The Division.

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Also Crow_11111 has already completed the spring cleaning in wise anticipation that the apartment will likely be neglected in the coming weeks. Over the weekend, he distracted himself with the Uncharted beta, and today he is stocking up on coffee, sandwiches, snacks, and pizza. He is doing well!

Caldrus82 took a vacation specifically for a home renovation. As luck would have it, the release of The Division is also during this vacation. Hopefully, the apartment does not suffer because of it!

Thorn Von Wolfenstein also took time off: three days, from today until Wednesday. Until then, he will “cut off all social contacts in real life”. His girlfriend already knows and lets him “chill until Wednesday”. Such an understanding girlfriend is something every man wishes for! Now he can roam through New York with his “virtual buddies”.

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ratpaak took a week off straight away. He thanks his wife for taking care of the two kids. Now he is getting “pizza and energy drinks and then off we go!”.

Nookiezilla will come home from work on Tuesday at 1:30 PM, load the patch, “shower, quickly eat something, have a smoke, grab a cup of coffee and an energy drink”, and then off goes his journey. The journey of our reader mee will begin on Tuesday, immediately after he falls out of bed.

Ace Ffm compares his anticipation to that of a 12-year-old just before Christmas. Even though he is already an adult now, he still feels such emotions. Therefore, he will also try to dive into the game as early as possible; he “is definitely looking forward to it immensely.”

These users are taking it easy

In our community, there are also voices that are considerably more cautious when it comes to the launch of The Division. For example, Connor Kenway will simply pop the game in and start playing. echterman will not prepare for The Division either, especially since he will not have the game at release. But he does not typically prepare much for such things anyway. He just sits down, turns on the game, and that’s it. It is not a problem to get up for coffee.

SP1ELER01 will chill in front of the console today without any stress, join his buddies in the party, and watch their streams. He himself has not yet felt the spark. krieglich is also waiting to see before getting The Division. He has not had good experiences with launches of Ubisoft titles so far.

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So, those were some statements from our readers that they left in the comments. We read everything! Unfortunately, not everyone could be included in this article – that would have exceeded the scope by far.

Thank you for all your diligent contributions! We will see you on the streets of New York, agents.


When does it finally start? Here you can count down with us. There are already reports, that the servers are already online!

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Star Citizen: Alpha 2.2 bringt Raumschiffe und Balance-Updates

In Star Citizen, a new alpha version is live, bringing the massive project one step forward.

Alpha 2.2 has been on the test server for a while and is now on the live servers. There isn’t a major highlight. The development of the massive project is progressing in small but important steps.

Mainly, Alpha 2.2 includes a lot of bug fixes and balance changes – to really understand most of the changes, one has to be deeply involved in the subject. Those who want can check the patch notes here.

Among the “flagships” of Star Citizen, the ships, the Sabre is now flyable and the Xi’An Scout is in the hangar.

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The Black Death – Die Pest wütet, der Handel blüht

Even though the plague ravages the land of MMORPGs The Black Death , traders are still needed to supply people with various goods.

The second confirmed class in The Black Death is the Trader. We want to introduce you to that today.

A trader must first try to find a product that is rare and desirable so they can sell it at a profit. These goods are then offered at market stalls. You need to attract the attention of other players to yourself and your goods, which is why you must act like a kind of market crier. Once you have caught someone’s attention, the trading begins.

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The Life of a Trader

It is up to you whether you offer a wide range of goods or specialize in a few items. Always make sure to have goods of the highest possible quality on offer, for which you can demand higher prices. It is also possible to establish a trading relationship with other players. You sell special fishing rods to fishermen at a lower price, who then give you a portion of their caught fish. You cook these and sell them along the coast to hungry people.

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As a trader, you are also a crafter. You collect raw materials and craft your own products that you offer at your market stall. Through crafting, you gain experience points and skill points that you use to improve your crafting abilities. This way, you can create increasingly complex items that can then be sold for a higher price. As a trader, you will always have to deal with bandits or greedy soldiers, so you need to pay attention to your protection.

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Purchase Your Own Store

Later, it is possible for you to buy your own store in one of the big cities. These cities are the ones that generate large turnovers, which is why it is important for a trader who wants to get rich to eventually own a store. On houses for sale, there are certificates through which you can buy these buildings. You decide whether you want to buy a small hut or a villa and then need to furnish it accordingly. Buildings with a red X should not be entered, as the plague is rampant there and you can become infected.

As a trader, you play a significant role in the economy and development in the MMORPG The Black Death. Those who sell food at a high price can be responsible for famines. Those who sell swords cheaply to soldiers might receive special protection from them. You can find out how it all plays out starting April 19, when the early access phase of The Black Death begins.

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Im Vergleich: Destiny vs. The Division vs. Call of Duty

What do Destiny, Call of Duty, and The Division have in common? At first, they are all shooters, sure. But what other similarities can be observed? What are the special features of each game? We dare to make a comparison.

First of all: This comparison of the three games is in no way intended to make one shooter appear “better” or “worse” than the other. On the one hand, the CoD series is already among the largest and most successful game franchises overall, while on the other hand, The Division still has to prove itself. As for the future of Bungie’s Destiny, it is still up in the air.

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The aim of this comparison is rather to provide a comprehensive overview of the three games. Are they really very different? Where do the special features lie? We want to focus on the online aspect here.

We will start with the MMO shooter Destiny. Next, we want to highlight an established game series in the shooter genre: Call of Duty. The current installment in the series is Black Ops III. Finally, we will look at how Ubisoft’s upcoming MMO shooter The Division can score points.

What “Destiny” Offers

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Destiny is an online shooter developed by Bungie and published by Activision. The release was on 09.09.2014. It can clearly be classified as an FPS, even though it occasionally switches to the third-person perspective when using melee weapons (swords) or special super attacks.

In what setting does Destiny take place?

In Destiny, you become guardians of the last city on Earth. You must protect it against the dangers of darkness.

Blind Watch Destiny

After the arrival of the “Traveler,” new life was breathed into our solar system: rain soaked Mars, fresh air refreshed the sky of Venus, and humanity began to populate the new worlds. This golden age was 700 years ago, and humanity is now on the brink of extinction. You must face nasty enemies lurking in the depths of the universe. Become a legend.

A realistic setting cannot necessarily be spoken of here. It is a sci-fi shooter.

What role does the online aspect play?

Destiny is an MMO shooter that you can only play if you are connected to the servers. There is an online requirement. You will constantly encounter other players in the form of guardians on your journey.

What MMO features are included?

MMOs are designed for online gaming and the ability to play with others. Social features take center stage.

Destiny-Tower-Scarlet

In Destiny, many people can act simultaneously within a game world. An example is the “Tower” which is a meeting point where players can pick up new missions, plan their further journey in the game world, and team up with other players.

Furthermore, it is a persistent world, meaning events occur even when you are not present. It is theoretically accessible to players at any time.

An important feature of an MMO is that players can interact with each other in some way and mutually influence the game events. This is ensured in Destiny, for example, in raids, which are group activities designed for six players. Strikes and missions can be completed in a three-player fireteam as well. Additionally, the Crucible features a large PvP area in Destiny.

What does progression look like in Destiny?

Destiny combines classic shooter gameplay with progression mechanics and design ideas from MMORPGs. Since the big expansion “The Taken King,” the initial goal is to level your character to the maximum level of 40. Afterwards, the light level takes precedence. By completing certain activities, you receive rewards (loot) in the form of weapons, armor pieces, and other items that can increase your light level.

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Currently, the maximum light level is 320. The level of the drops depends on the respective activity, your own light level, and of course also on luck. You will therefore need to repeat the most difficult challenges in Destiny several times to gradually bring your character to the maximum light level.

What does the PvE content in Destiny look like?

For many, the special feature of Destiny is standing together against hordes of computer-controlled enemies, usually culminating in a big boss waiting to be defeated. The PvE content includes story missions, strikes (three-player activities), and raids (group activities designed for six guardians). Raids, in particular, are very popular because they involve mechanics that can only be accomplished through team play and coordination.

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The campaign, meaning the story missions, can also be completed alone. However, there is still an online requirement. Strikes and raids can also be started solo, but in most cases, you won’t get very far alone.

What does the PvP content look like?

Destiny PvP

Like in classic online shooters, there is a PvP area in Destiny, meaning a place where players compete against each other. Here, various modes are available to provide variety. Additionally, there is the PvP event “Trials of Osiris” each week, where players can earn cool loot. Every few weeks, the Iron Banner event also finds its way into the Destiny universe.

What can be said about the eSports area?

In Destiny, the eSports area is very sparse. Since there are no custom or private matches, no tournaments or “clan-versus-clan battles” can be held. Matchmaking always leads to random opponents.

Thus, private matches are high on the wishlist of Destiny players. So far, Bungie has kept quiet on this matter and avoids making specific statements. It will likely take a while until eSports will establish itself in Destiny.

Who is Destiny suitable for?

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Destiny is a game aimed at shooter fans who also want to enjoy social features. There is extensive PvE and PvP content, and character development provides long-term enjoyment. If you also enjoy shooting not just other humans (as in The Division or CoD), but various alien races, you will likely be happy with Destiny.

Destiny is rated 16 and over by the USK.


On the next pages, we will take a look at Call of Duty: Black Ops III and The Division. In the end, we will draw a conclusion. Here is page 2 of our comparison.

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The Division: Datamining – There are supposed to be many missions and weapons

Although the server launch of Tom Clancy’s The Division is scheduled for this afternoon, new info about the game has already been released: through datamining. But beware: spoiler alert!

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Datamining essentially describes the process in which a user sifts through a game’s data to extract information about the game. This is exactly what a reddit user has done with The Division. He presents his findings to the community. The user itsgamerdoc claims to have stayed awake for over 21 hours just to thoroughly search the The Division files for new info. And he found quite a bit: over 200,000 audio files, a list of mission names, a list of cutscenes, some hints about boss fights, weapons, and more.

This is what the dataminer discovered

  • First, the user found 26 names of missions. Among them, he claims to have found missions in Brooklyn. He also found hints about DLC missions.
  • itsgamerdoc found a list of all weapons. He also learned the names of the high-end weapons. According to his reddit post, he found a total of 138 guns.
  • He discovered in the files seaplanes and helicopters, which are equipped with mini-machine guns.

In the following video, which we do not wish to elaborate on, you will find details about the endgame story content, which was allegedly discovered in the 200,000 audio files. So definitely spoiler material!

https://youtu.be/0iTwrYl3wSc

You can find the reddit post where you can find all the lists and images here. At this point, it’s worth noting that all this information is unconfirmed. Furthermore, there is a possibility that the user has drawn incorrect conclusions from the data. Therefore, all of this should be taken with caution.

We won’t have to wait long until our agent journey begins. You can find the official start dates and server launches in this article. Then we can all get a first-hand experience of the game’s content. After all, that is much more fun than knowing everything in advance.

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  2. GameSpot

The Division: Die ersten spielen schon! – Live-Stream

In the MMO shooter The Division , the servers in Europe seem to be already up. The first users are already playing.

The Division is indeed online earlier than expected! According to initial reports and the Steam channels, the first users are already in The Division.

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Apparently the European servers are already open on the Playstation 4 and Xbox One. Those who have a disc version can already get started. Just under 4 hours before the scheduled time.

We are embedding the German streamer Gam3rK1ng, who is already on the way. And we wish you good luck on your first forays into the world of The Division.

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Overwatch: Release date leaked – earlier than expected – preorder for beta access

Due to an error, the release date of Blizzard’s Overwatch is already out.

Something went wrong again. For a short time, there was already a large advertisement banner for Overwatch, Blizzard’s hero shooter, on the US site IGN.

Spicy: The release date was visible in the image. It is supposed to be on May 24th. At the end of May, Overwatch will launch on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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A user from the NeoGaf forum captured the technical faux pas and published it immediately. The release date is now all over the world. However, it is not confirmed yet. 

The advertisement also indicates that one can secure early access to the open beta by pre-ordering by April 29th. It starts on May 3rd. This offer is also not yet official.

It looks like Overwatch will be starting soon. Such “errors” that cause data to be released too early have been increasing lately. Blizzard itself revealed important information before Blizzcon when pre-order pages went live before the actual announcements and were found. Recently, IGN spoiled the Free2Play surprise of Guild Wars 2 with an early tweet.

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Paladins: Neue Scharfschützin Kinessa ist da!

In the hero shooter Paladins there was a patch that brought the new champion Kinessa into the game. We have all the details.

The teleporting sniper Kinessa

In the meantime, the beta test of HiRez’s hero shooter Paladins has reached patch number 17, which brings numerous innovations and changes. The highlight is probably the implementation of a new champion. The adjustments to the currency and the maps should also be noted.

Paladins Kinessa named

Although Kinessa sounds like a typical sniper, she has some particularities that distinguish her playstyle from regular sniper characters. Let’s take a look at her abilities.

  • Kinessa can place up to 2 Oppressor Mines simultaneously, each of which can detect a single enemy within a radius of 40 feet and slow them down by 30% until the mines are destroyed.
  • The Transporter can be placed anywhere on the map. If activated a second time, it teleports you after a short channeling time.
  • In Sniper Mode, the name says it all. Kinessa zooms in with her weapon and gains increased range. The damage of her shots increases the longer she stays in Sniper Mode (after a few seconds, a shot reaches its maximum).
  • The ultimate Headhunter enhances all shots for the next 5 seconds with an additional 100% damage if they hit the upper half of the body.

As is common with Paladins, Kinessa’s playstyle can be further adjusted across the various maps. One can increase the number of Oppressor Mines or reduce the charge time of her sniper shots. Several variations are possible depending on playstyle.

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Balancing and Currencies

With the patch, there are also some adjustments to the balancing. The dwarf Barik is particularly affected. His “Dome Shield” loses 40% of its hit points, now only having 12,000 instead of 20,000, making it supposedly “less painful” to play against him. For Buck, the health points of the walls from “Imprisonment” are increased from 4,000 to 6,000, but the damage of his weapon is slightly reduced.

Finally, the in-game currencies have been standardized. Instead of “Crafting Resources”, there is now only gold as the in-game currency and crystals as the real money currency. Weapon skins, individual maps, and chests can now be uniformly purchased with gold. Instead of cards and chests, the game now also grants gold for progress – for instance, when achieving a new level in the mastery system with a hero.


For more news and articles about the game and the various heroes, you can find them on our Paladins topic page.

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The Division: Countdown to Launch

Fans have been waiting for The Division for years. Now it’s only hours left. We have the countdown to launch.

At E3 2013, The Division was presented. Many still remember the great sound that car doors made when they were slammed, and the oppressive scenario of a world brought to a standstill.

Then it went quiet about the title, for years little was heard from Sweden. The game was postponed twice behind the scenes before Ubisoft dated the release for March 8 for PC, Playstation 4, and Xbox One.

Now the launch is within reach. True to the old saying: If you sit by the river and do nothing, eventually the discs of your favorite game will float past you. We have countdowns for you that mark the launch for each version and count down every second.

Players on Playstation 4 and Xbox One with a disc version of the game will get to play first. Update: The servers are live on Playstation 4 and Xbox One even earlier than expected. The Division can already be played.

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Console players who have a digital version will have to wait a little longer:

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And the PC players will wait the longest, regardless of whether they have a disc or a digital version: Update. Some PC players may already be able to log in. These are primarily people who received a special key from Ubisoft.

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Black Desert: Neue Duellmodi – Einer gegen alle!

In Korea, there is a new duel mode and numerous new skin and hair colors in Black Desert.

Fair Duels Without Negative Consequences

While the official release of Black Desert took place on March 3, 2016, in our region, there was a new update in the Korean original version at that time. This introduced a new feature for PvP lovers, as players can now duel each other. It works traditionally in 1vs1 battles. But larger groups can also compete against each other.

Those who are particularly brave can fight alone against a team of multiple players to show their colleagues who the champion in PvP is. Duels have the great advantage that they have no negative impact on either the winner or the loser. Therefore, no one has to fear for their karma when engaging in an honorable fight this way.

Black Desert Costume Korea

The patch also brought even more for Korean players. Currently, they are enjoying a special bonus XP event and can also look forward to over 40 new hair colors and 30 new skin colors for each class. Additionally, there were some balancing changes to ensure more fairness in PvP.

It is probably only a matter of time until at least the additional customization options also come to us in the West.


More news and articles about the game can be found on our Black Desert theme page. The following posts are also worth reading:

Genderlock in Black Desert: – There is no currywurst in the sushi shop
Black Desert Guide: 10 Tips and Tricks for Beginners

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