After Call of Duty: WW II has already been officially confirmed as one of the monthly PS Plus free games for PS4 in June 2020, a leak is now making the rounds. This leak claims to know the second PS Plus game even before the official announcement. How true is this?
The first PS Plus game for June is already confirmed: Today, Sony will officially announce the monthly PS Plus free games for June 2020 around 5:30 PM.
Will a Star Wars title be the second free game for PS Plus in June?
What’s the deal with the leak? Recently, the relatively small channel PlayStation Gaming uploaded a new video. It appears to be a teaser promoting the Days of Play and also hints at the PS Plus games for June.
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Which game is mentioned in the leak? The clip features both Call of Duty: WW 2 and the shooter Star Wars Battlefront II – much to the delight of many Star Wars fans.
In addition to a comprehensive multiplayer mode, the game also offers an impressive story for single-player fans. If the leak turns out to be true, many players are expected to be very excited.
Thus, there would be 2 major shooters available for free with PS Plus in June.
How likely is the leak? Since this is a leak, you should treat the presumed information with caution until the official presentation this evening.
However, even though the channel is relatively small – the video appears authentic and official. If it were a hoax, the creator would have gone to great lengths for a short “joke.” It takes significantly more work to fake a video than just an image or a screenshot.
So it is quite possible that the leak is accurate. And we won’t have to wait much longer. Today around 5:30 PM German time, Sony should officially announce the entire PS Plus lineup for June 2020.
Could there still be 2 games despite the early Call of Duty: WW II? The leaked video only shows two games. However, some believe it’s possible that Call of Duty: WW II is a bonus and that 2 more games could be announced today.
Normally, PS Plus offers 2 monthly free games for the PlayStation 4. However, there have been months where bonus games were also provided, for example, in February 2020. There, PS Plus subscribers received The Sims 4 and the BioShock Collection (which includes 3 games), as well as the VR shooter Firewall Zero Hour.
Whether Call of Duty was just a bonus or whether the 2 games shown in the video are actually the lineup will be officially revealed shortly.
ESO Greymoor has launched, the new addon of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. And players are currently especially excited about the in-game intro, which strongly resembles TES 5: Skyrim.
What happens in the intro? Your hero awakens in a cart. The driver greets you with the words: “Hey, you’re finally awake!” In German: “Hey, endlich seid ihr wach!”
Afterward, you see some impressions of the area Western Skyrim, and then you experience a brutal attack on the cart that starts the story.
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The intro of ESO: Greymoor resembles TES 5: Skyrim.
Why is this so good? Those who know The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim from 2011 experience a deja vu. Because Skyrim begins almost identically. In Bethesda’s single-player RPG, you also awaken in a cart. However, a fellow traveler speaks to you with the words “Hey, finally you are awake!”
MeinMMO author Jürgen Horn tells about his first time with Greymoor:
I, Jürgen, just wanted to check if the game was running yesterday. When I started the game and the intro suddenly appeared, I seriously had to think about whether I had accidentally started Skyrim. I was really dumbfounded for a few seconds.
Der Jürgen
In contrast, Andreas Bertits, the author of this news, of course saw through it immediately and understood what was going on!
Players had already joked that the expansion Greymoor would definitely start similarly to Skyrim and that it would be funny if the player wakes up in a cart. There is even a funny meme that you can check out in the official forum.
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This is how the intro of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim unfolds.
What do players think of the intro? This homage to Skyrim is well received in the community. Players feel immediately put in the right mood and the familiar atmosphere sets in right away.
Aelarr writes on reddit: “We joked about it and they actually did it.”
DeliciousEnergyDrink says: “I almost expected it, but I had to laugh when I started the game and saw the intro.”
Lord-Treesus-Christ writes: “They did it. They turned the meme into reality. Those glorious scoundrels.”
TheAngryChickenWing ironically says: “This is not immersive enough. The cart doesn’t glitch and doesn’t spin in circles, as it did in Skyrim.”
hufflepuk explains: “I am so excited because they actually did it. This is all I ever wanted from the Greymoor intro.”
What do you think of the intro of ESO: Greymoor? If you can even play at all. Because the MMORPG faced some significant issues at launch. Zenimax is, however, working to get everything under control. The launch of an ESO addon indeed attracts many players, which overloads the servers.
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The grenade launcher in Call of Duty: Warzone is arguably one of the rarest weapons ever. A clip now shows how powerful this weapon is and why it can decide entire rounds.
This is the grenade launcher: Many players may not have seen this weapon at all or only a few times in the Warzone. It fires multiple grenades in quick succession and can be quite deadly.
With a very low chance, you can find the powerful launcher in crates, and due to its high rate of fire, it can be a strong help in any kind of trouble in the battle royale. A clip now shows just how powerful the device really is.
Clip shows the grenade launcher is a monster in the Warzone
This is the video: The clip already has over 5,000 upvotes, showcasing the full power of the grenade launcher:
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In the clip, the player takes out several teams with just the grenade launcher. A few shots are enough to eliminate a bunch of players. Even a vehicle is destroyed by the grenade launcher with just one shot.
What makes the grenade launcher so strong? This weapon is significantly faster than a rocket launcher and has a similar amount of damage. With just one shot, the launcher can blow away all players in a small radius. They often can’t even draw their weapon before they are blown away.
Additionally, the grenade launcher is also good at medium range and can take out vehicles. Whether in close quarters or at range – with this weapon, you can deal damage quickly and effectively. You can find more information about all the launchers here:
What do other players say about it? Despite the weapon being so powerful, there are almost only positive comments about the launcher. It’s just damn rare, so it can afford to be this strong.
For example, user dclose20111 writes: “The effort it takes to find/get one is absolutely worth the overpowering strength. I wouldn’t complain if I got my butt kicked by one because I know the chances of actually finding one.”
SatinyMorpheus mentions that he has found only 6 in a total of 1700 matches. The chance of getting the powerful weapon is therefore quite low.
What other weapons should you use? The number of available weapons in Warzone is long. We have compiled a list of the best weapons for your personal loadouts.
However, there are also underrated weapons that are actually quite strong. We have introduced you to 3 underrated weapons that you’d normally leave behind, but which are actually quite powerful. This way, you can surprise your opponents.
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The Elder Scrolls Online along with the new chapter Greymoor finally has a release date on Google’s game streaming service Stadia. It is set to launch in June. The Stadia version will even feature crossplay with the PC version.
What is Stadia?Stadia is a game streaming service from Google. This means that you do not run games directly on your computer. Instead, the games run on server farms, and only the results of your actions are streamed to your device.
Therefore, you can play Stadia games on almost any computer as well as on your smart TV or mobile device. You only need a good internet connection. In addition to various indie games, there are also AAA titles like Destiny 2 or Doom Eternal on Stadia.
When will ESO come to Stadia? ESO was already introduced as part of the game lineup before the launch of Stadia. However, it has not been available until now. That is about to change, as ESO is set to finally launch on Stadia on June 16, 2020. The game will be part of the Stadia Pro lineup. This means that Stadia subscribers will receive it for free as long as their subscription remains active. Stadia Pro costs 10 Euros per month.
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Also, the new Greymoor will be available on Stadia, although not for free.
What are the contents of Stadia ESO? ESO on Stadia will have the same content as the current PC version. This means you can purchase and play everything, including Greymoor there. Initially, only the base game and Morrowind are included for free; the rest must be purchased or unlocked via ESO Plus.
Can you play with other platforms? A massive MMORPG like ESO needs a large player base. Therefore, ESO has crossplay with the PC/Mac version. Additionally, you can transfer your existing progress from PC/Mac to Stadia.
These are the advantages of ESO on Stadia
Why should you play ESO on Stadia instead of on PC? The Stadia version has the following advantages, which PC/Mac players should consider:
No more long downloads: Since Google’s servers always have the latest version of ESO, you don’t have to endure the gigantic and slow downloads every time there’s an update. While there will be the obligatory server downtime, the game will be instantly up-to-date and playable. Anyone who wanted to “just quickly play a round of ESO” and then was stuck waiting for a massive download will certainly appreciate this feature.
Complete routine tasks on the go: There are countless tasks in ESO that should be done every day, but are not very exciting. This includes the daily trip to the stable master, claiming the login reward, or the daily crafting tasks. With Stadia, you can now also complete these on compatible mobile devices while on the go, or by quickly logging into ESO via Chrome during your lunch break. This way, you’ve already taken care of these tedious routine duties and can explore the game world or run instances with your guild in peace in the evening.
Routine tasks, like claiming daily rewards, can also be completed on the go with Stadia.
Game on the couch without a console: ESO is popular among console players because there are not many complex MMORPGs that can be played with a controller from the couch on a TV. However, since Stadia runs effortlessly and even in 4K resolution on the TV via Chromecast, and you can also use a controller, there is nothing stopping you from enjoying ESO on the couch on Stadia. So, if you appreciate this form of gaming but do not want to start new on the PS4 or Xbox, just use your PCV account via Stadia and play on the couch.
ESO runs on Stadia even on weak machines: If your PC has just barely managed to run ESO and you have had to compromise on graphics, then Stadia might also be a good alternative. Since only the data stream is received and the main processing power takes place elsewhere, you do not need a powerful CPU or other hardware to play ESO properly.
However, the Stadia version is likely to have a disadvantage compared to the PC version. You will probably not be able to install addons or UI mods. The games are not installed on your end, so no local modifications are possible. Therefore, anyone who cannot imagine playing without modifications will have to stick with the PC version.
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In League of Legends, there will be a new type of advertisement in the future. In-game banners will be adorned with company logos. This is common in traditional sports, and it actually looks good.
What kind of advertising is this? On June 12, the European LoL league will return from its break and continue its operations in the Summer Split. As part of this, the new advertising will be introduced in the game.
This allows companies to purchase banner spots, which will then be displayed in the Summoner’s Rift with their logos.
The first partner to be won for this initiative is MasterCard. The associated banners look surprisingly good and even fit into the game, as a picture on Twitter shows:
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New Advertising Spaces, but No Hindrance for Players
How does the advertising process work? Riot claims to want to enhance the growth of the leagues and teams, taking inspiration from traditional sports venues.
It is customary there to see advertising banners from various partners along the sidelines.
The new banners are intended to be just the first product with which Riot Games aims to “enhance the viewer experience in esports.”
Will the professionals be distracted by this? The in-game banners featuring the logos of advertising partners are only visible to spectators of the game.
The professionals, who are in the midst of the tournament, will only see the gray banners as before and will not be distracted by the advertisements.
The Summer Split, on the other hand, is supposed to take place as an offline tournament in the studios. However, there will be no live audience present, and the production team will also be slightly reduced.
Today, May 27, the first raid hour with Reshiram starts in Pokémon GO. We provide information on the start time, counters, and other important data.
This is the raid hour: Since early May, there has been a raid hour every Wednesday in Pokémon GO again. After the last potential Shiny Pokémon found in raids, there is now a brand new and significantly more powerful Pokémon: Reshiram!
The Pokémon has been available in Germany since today and will appear right away in a raid hour.
Raid Hour with Reshiram – All Information
When does the raid hour start? The event begins as usual at 6:00 PM local time. Until 7:00 PM, you can encounter legendary raids at almost all gyms.
Which Pokémon should be used? Reshiram is of the Fire and Dragon type and thus vulnerable to Ground, Rock, and Dragon types. You should focus on these three types.
Without weather bonus, Rhyhorn, Rayquaza, and Rampardos are particularly effective. If the weather is favorable, you should focus on a specific type:
Sunny weather: Use especially Ground Pokémon
Windy weather: Dragon Pokémon are particularly strong
Partially cloudy: Rock-type Pokémon are the right choice here
How many players are needed? Reshiram can already be defeated comfortably by three players. With the right weather, it can even be done by two players, but only with the best counters at level 40.
Are Reshiram raids worth it? Reshiram is the best Fire attacker in the game and therefore extremely worthwhile. You should definitely secure a few specimens. A detailed analysis of Reshiram’s usefulness can be found in another article of ours.
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Work on The Division 2 is not yet finished. A leak has revealed that Ubisoft is working on a new PvE mode that aims to bring high replayability. Additionally, more story content is coming in the form of Manhunt missions. This has now been officially confirmed.
Manhunt missions that tell a story for seasons 2, 3, and 4
the replayable mode “Skyscraper”, where players must fight through many floors of a high-rise building – such “endless” modes, where you have to complete levels, are also found in MMORPGs like Final Fantasy XIV
On Monday, it was still unclear whether this content would come to The Division 2 or if they were remnants of earlier plans that were long dead.
Ubisoft employee confirms plans
Here’s what a Ubisoft employee says about the story: In the Reddit thread, Chris Gansler, a Ubisoft employee, responded. According to him, the leak indeed contains spoilers.
The test build unfortunately contains much more content than intended. These are clearly story spoilers. While it’s not yet known whether all the story will be released, he emphasizes that users should use spoiler tags when discussing the audio files.
Apparently, the found story texts are current.
The new story really comes into play through “Manhunt missions”. These are quest lines starting at level 40 in Warlords of New York, telling new seasonal content. Completing a Manhunt and taking down a rogue agent rewards you with a skill mod.
If you want to read the story spoilers in English, you can do so here (via reddit).
This is what a Manhunt looks like in The Division 2.
A mode with replayability is coming, but is still in the early stages
Here’s what Ubisoft says about the endless mode: Gansler states that Ubisoft wants to confirm that they are indeed working on “more content for The Division 2 outside of the seasons.” One of the current ideas is a PvE mode that caters to the desire for replayability.
They are currently in “early stages of development.” So the mode will not come soon.
Gansler says this is not “Underground 2.0,” as speculated on Reddit, but something standalone and unique. They do not want to simply copy modes from the first game.
Here’s what it’s all about: Previously, it was uncertain whether Massive was still willing to invest “much more” in The Division 2, especially after the original game fell short of expectations. Warlords of New York could have been a conclusion, especially since little further information was known.
The fact that new modes are now actually being developed is a good sign for the series.
The world of The Division 2 is considered fantastic.
Even though The Division 2 is criticized for issues with lack of replayability, the tactical shooter has some advantages: The open world of the game is regarded as richly detailed and fascinating.
The developers have integrated many little nuances to make Washington, DC, and New York City feel alive: For example, foes like the Rikers quarrel and kill each other, even without the player intervening. This illustrates the raw, violence-ridden world in which The Division takes place.
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ESO Greymoor has launched on PC. However, at the launch of the new, major addon of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), there were severe issues. It was nearly impossible to play. Has this improved since then?
When did the servers go online? The servers were briefly available yesterday, May 26, around 2 PM, but went offline again immediately when problems arose. Apparently, even those who had not purchased the Greymoor expansion were able to access the new area “Western Skyrim” for a while.
Around 7 PM, the servers went online again, but not for very long. Login issues, lags, and disconnects increased. Many players got stuck for an eternity on the login screen and never made it into the game. Around 11 PM, the servers were taken down again for maintenance.
After that, it was indeed possible to play during the night – at least for some. However, some who had bought the new chapter reported that they could not play it at all, as it was not recognized as purchased.
Players are already joking about the situation at the launch of ESO: Greymoor. The image comes from reddit.
What does the situation look like now? Since this morning, the situation has worsened again. While it was somewhat “good” to log in at night, the problems are once again increasing.
There are increasing reports of login failures and eternal loading screens again. Lags are also occurring more frequently.
Players still report that despite purchasing Greymoor, they cannot play the expansion, as it apparently is not recognized in their accounts.
A further maintenance of the servers is planned for the period between 10 AM and 12 PM. The update is now active, and the servers are back online. You can now seemingly log in without issues. If there are any further problems, we will keep you informed here.
“Never play on Patch day”
What do players think about the Greymoor launch? The mood is rather tense at the moment. Especially since apparently some players, despite purchasing the addon – and even the Collector’s Edition in some cases – cannot access the Western Skyrim area, while others seem to be able to enter without having bought the expansion. Some players are even reported to have received preorder bonuses.
However, this cannot be accurately verified at the moment. In the ESO forum, it is being discussed.
Beolund writes: “So now I can get into the game, unlike last night. But now I have various disconnects, sometimes can’t log in, or have very long loading screens… What on earth happened here?”
Zypheran even accuses Zenimax: “When Update 26 hit the test server, we had the same issues as yesterday. Login failures, massive lags, and disconnects. We even warned you, but there was no response, and the game went live with the problems.”
mako482 humorously comments on reddit: “We all know what a release day of a new expansion looks like… and yet we get frustrated every time it happens.”
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In Destiny 2, the finale of Season 10 is still awaited – but the appropriate music is already here. What has happened with the reset? And what could we expect in the last 2 weeks?
Caution, possible spoilers! Continue at your own risk!
When will the finale finally arrive? With the weekly reset on May 26, many Guardians expected new events that would lead to the finale of Season 10. After all, the season of the Worthy ends in just under 2 weeks.
While the finale is still awaited a day after the reset. However, there are now 2 new hints in the game that it should be happening soon.
New music hints at the season finale: If you now fly to the Tower, the most important social space in Destiny 2, you will notice upon landing that something has changed – specifically, the music.
Upon arrival, you hear a dark, almost ominous melody that immediately makes you feel: something threatening is imminent.
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The interesting thing is: The music did not change with the weekly reset in the evening but rather during the course of the day before the reset. Some Guardians were already talking about new sounds in the Tower. There were also isolated reports of other music on Io or in the Tangled Shore.
It is clear that something big, namely the season finale, is looming. And we may not have to wait until the next reset for it, as something may happen this week. Because the new music also came into play out of sync with the typical reset rhythm. Bungie shows that they are apparently not necessarily bound to the rigid reset cycle.
The Leviathan can now be seen from Earth: Another hint that the situation is intensifying is the position of the Leviathan, a colossal Cabal dreadnaught. The Cabal have directed it towards Earth, and as part of the seasonal story, we must prevent it together with Zavala, Ana Bray, and the Warmind Rasputin.
And after the reset, it looks like the time for action is imminent. Because the Leviathan can now even be seen from the Tower if you look closely at a certain time of day. It hides in the sunlight, but can be recognized with careful observation (or with some filters).
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The situation is therefore escalating here as well. If we do not act, it may not even take until the next reset for the Leviathan to strike us. This also suggests that we may see or do something new in the context of the seasonal story this week.
What could happen at the finale? At the end of Season 10, essentially 2 storylines converge.
On one hand, there is the Leviathan, which is crashing down to Earth. We hope to avert this danger in Season 10 with the help of Warmind Rasputin. Some Guardians reported days ago (probably too early) about a new message asking them to help Rasputin destroy the Leviathan. And that’s likely where it’s headed. The outcome is still uncertain. Because there was a leak of a destroyed Tower that suggests our efforts may either fail or only partially succeed.
The Fleet of Darkness
We also hope for help from Rasputin against a second major threat. Because on the other hand, there is the approaching Darkness with its massive and ever-growing fleet of pyramid ships. This continues the grand story from the Shadowkeep expansion, where we first encountered a ship of Darkness directly.
It is assumed that there will be an encounter with the Darkness by the end of Season 10, which has now passed Uranus with its ships. Thus, this mysterious enemy could already be introduced as a new foe for Season 11 or the new big autumn expansion.
What the new music in the Tower is hinting at is not clear. Although it could definitely match the Darkness in tone and could herald its arrival. But it could also relate to an impending disaster caused by the crashing Cabal ship. It remains exciting what exactly the new music foreshadows.
What do you think? Will we experience or initiate the seasonal finale this week? Or will the Darkness be seen within the next 2 weeks?
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The new playlist update is already live, but Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone are releasing another small update on Friday, May 29, and launching a double XP event for the last days of Season 3. Additionally, Warzone seems to have a new advertising partner for hot rides.
Why is the last update worth it? After the new playlist for the end of Season 3 went live last night, May 26 at around 8:30 PM, there will be another small change on Friday for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone – double experience points for everyone.
MeinMMO shows you here the details of the double XP weekend and the current playlists.
Double XP and exactly the right playlists for CoD MW
How does the XP event work? From Friday evening, our phase with double experience points starts. At the usual time, around 7:00 PM, the bonuses begin and last until Monday evening:
Friday, May 29 at 7:00 PM, the event starts
In total, the 2x XP phase lasts 3 days
Monday, June 1 at 7:00 PM, the event ends
CoD is again giving a boost to all 3 progression pillars and you can
your account level
the weapon levels
the battle pass
boost with the double experience points. The right playlists for this are available in CoD MW, as the popular mini-maps are running in 24/7 modes.
If you are still missing levels in the Battle Pass of Season 3, you will have the opportunity to unlock the rest with double XP over the weekend.
What does the playlist look like in CoD MW? This week, there are some exciting modes that should provide variety and there are 2 of the most popular playlists that many players wish for a double XP event:
Ground War – Large mode with its own mega maps and rules.
Gunfight Blueprints – A 2vs2 battle on tiny maps with random blueprint weapons.
Gun Game – A rather unusual mode where you switch weapons with each kill. This time on Gunfight maps with a maximum of 4 players in the match.
Team Deathmatch Domination – Capture flags like in Domination, but kills also earn points for victory, like in a team deathmatch.
Drop Zone – Here you can earn killstreaks only with supply drops and must hold an area to earn points.
Shipment 24/7 – 5vs5 moshpit on the smallest regular map. Lots of action, lots of chaos, many XP.
Shoot House 24/7 – 6vs6 moshpit on a slightly larger map than Shipment. Still small enough for tons of experience points.
While it is possible that there will be small changes in the playlist on Friday with the start of the XP event, it is rather unlikely that the 24/7 modes will disappear, as many players wish for these action modes with high XP potential during the double XP phase.
Warzone playlist without surprises – But with a new advertising partner
What does the playlist look like in Warzone? After the classic battle royale mode disappeared from the playlist again after a few days, there are currently no surprises here:
BR-4 – Experience the Warzone as a 4-man team.
BR-3 – The battle royale with standard rules as a trio
BR-Solo – The solo experience in the Warzone
Plunder 4 – The normal plunder mode in a 4-man squad
What else is going on with CoD? The real-money shop is getting a few new highlights and is likely to generate decent revenue this week. With the first PlayStation Plus game of June, CoD WWII, you could briefly secure 1,100 CoD points.
Currently, there is the “Plunder Pack” with golden vehicle skins and Call of Duty has found just the right advertising partner for it – the American rapper Xzibit, who hosted the tuning show “Pimp my Ride” for a while and is now known as the “Warzone Minister of Flexin'”:
Not much longer and the current CoD will launch into Season 4. Likely as early as next week. As an operator, the iconic Captain Price will likely be available and the duo mode might finally come to Warzone. Here you will find everything we already know about Season 4.
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If you have a PS Plus subscription, you could secure 1,100 CoD Points (€10) for free for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD Warzone. However, there is now another version. Only those who started the download early enough will still receive the points.
Update May 27: After several reports from players that the trick with the CoD points no longer works, there is now an answer to the problem.
The version of CoD WW 2 offered with PS Plus was apparently not planned as such. There is now another version in the PS Store where the points can no longer be obtained.
Those who started the download at a certain time yesterday will still receive the CoD Points. It only matters when you started the download or when you added the game to your library. When the download was finished is irrelevant.
We do not know a specific time. However, we estimate that the download must have been started around 7 PM.
Those who did not own CoD: WW II beforehand can obtain 1,100 CoD Points for free through this offer. This corresponds to €10. The points are valid for your entire CoD account, so also for Modern Warfare and Warzone.
The points are enough to get the new Battle Pass of Season 4. If you did not play enough and save in the past seasons, you can get the Pass for free with PS Plus. Here is everything we know about Season 4 and the Battle Pass.
Since World War 2, there are currently free points available.
Here you get CoD WW2 for free with PS Plus: If you still need to secure the game, follow this link to the PS Store:
However, the points are not automatically granted; you must redeem them first. Follow our simple steps to secure the points. Please note that you should not already own World War 2 or have already redeemed the bonus. It will only work if you did not have the game before.
Then you need to complete the introduction and play a game – this only takes a few minutes. Only then is the HQ unlocked. Follow these simple steps:
Check points
Check your balance of CoD Points (we have 400)
Go to HQ
Then navigate to the post officer of the headquarters (HQ)
Redeem points
Select the “Digital Edition bonus content” position at the officer.
Check points again
Check your balance of CoD Points again (should now be 1,100 points more, we have 1,500)
Start MW/Warzone
Log in to Modern Warfare/Warzone and check your account.
If you encounter problems, try updating your account. To do this, select the “Call of Duty Account” option in the settings and choose “Update.” Then your account should be recognized again.
If you are not interested in the Battle Pass or have already played through it in Season 3 and have enough points for the next Pass, you can spend them freely in the shop. There are always offers like operator bundles or even skins for vehicles, blueprints, and more.
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Dead by Daylight and Konami are apparently collaborating. Both “Pyramid Head” and Heather will soon be in Dead by Daylight.
Dead by Daylight has now celebrated its 4th birthday and has let a big cat out of the bag. Apparently, an agreement has been reached with Konami, as the next chapter takes players into the world of Silent Hill. The killer “Pyramid Head” will serve the Entity, and Cheryl Mason, whom fans probably know better as Heather, will join the survivors.
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What can the new killer do? The “Pyramid Head” will bear the name “Executioner” in Dead by Daylight and has a quite extensive and interesting kit of abilities. He has a normal movement speed of 115% (like most killers) and a terror radius of 32 meters.
His ability is Rites of Judgement and quite complex, as it does a lot of different things.
If the ability button is held down, the killer drives his sword into the ground and leaves a trail of barbed wire behind him. Survivors who enter the barbed wire walking or running (but not crouching) are affected by torture and trigger the killer instinct. They reveal their position.
Even the lobby screen of the new killer looks quite menacing.
A survivor who has gone down and is still affected by torture does not have to be carried to a hook. Instead, the killer can nearly instantly teleport him to a random position on the map, where he is locked in a penance cage. The penance cage essentially functions like a hook and slowly brings the survivor closer to death. Other survivors can rescue the captive as usual, thus freeing him from the “torture” effect as well.
If a survivor is suffering from torture and would die when hung on a hook or penance cage, the Executioner can instead execute him spontaneously – this is not a Mori, but a significantly faster action.
While Rites of Judgement is charged (i.e., the sword is stuck in the ground), the Executioner can perform a special attack. This injures all survivors in a straight line in front of the killer and has a range of several meters.
The famous “Pyramid Head” will soon be in Dead by Daylight.
Like all killers, “The Executioner” comes with three unique perks. As usual, he possesses these perks alone at the beginning, but they can be unlocked for all killers through the blood web. His three perks are:
Forced Penance: Survivors who are hit while protecting are affected by the “Broken” status for 20/25/30 seconds (cannot be healed).
Trail of Torment: After kicking a generator, you become Undetectable for 15 seconds, meaning you have no terror radius. The survivors see the aura of the kicked generator for the duration of the effect. Has a cooldown of 120/100/80 seconds.
Deathbound: If a survivor heals another survivor who has taken damage while being more than 32 meters away from you, he screams and activates Deathbound for the next 45 seconds. He suffers from the “Oblivious” effect when he is more than 16/12/8 meters away from healed survivors.
Cheryl “Heather” Mason is looking a bit bewildered. But who wouldn’t with that monster?
Cheryl Mason also has three unique perks, with which she starts as a survivor and that other survivors can learn from her. Her perks are:
Soul Guard: You gain the Condition status for 4/6/8 seconds after being healed or healed from the dying state. Additionally, you can fully heal from the dying state as long as a curse is active (e.g.: Curse: Ruin).
Blood Pact: If you or the Obsession target is injured, you can see each other’s auras. Once the Obsession target heals you or vice versa, you both benefit from the Haste status for 4/6/8 seconds. Reduces the chance of becoming the Obsession. Deactivates if you become the Obsession.
Repressed Alliance: The perk becomes active after generators have been repaired for a total of 80/70/60 seconds. When the perk is active, you can press the “Active Ability” button while repairing a generator. The Entity will then block this generator for 30 seconds and deactivate the perk.
When does the DLC come out? If you want, you can already try the new killer, the survivor, and the perks on the PTR of the PC version of Dead by Daylight. If everything goes according to plan, the “Silent Hill” chapter will be released in about 3 weeks, although this date may still change – depending on the results on the PTR.
What do you think of the new killer?
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The release of GTA 6 (Grand Theft Auto VI) is unlikely to happen before 2023. This can be inferred from the new marketing report presented by Take-Two for the coming years. At least, this is indicated by the distribution of the budget.
What’s new? Take-Two has released the marketing budget plans for the coming years. Notably, in fiscal year 2024, twice as much money is expected to be spent on marketing as in fiscal years 2023 or 2025.
It is now suspected that these high expenditures are related to the promotion of a new game. There is hope that this could be GTA 6. However, this is not confirmed.
What does Take-Two say about marketing expenses?
This is stated in the report: Take-Two plans to spend at least $89 million on marketing in fiscal year 2024 (which runs from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024). That is more than double what is planned for any other of the next fiscal years.
This information comes from a “10-K SEC” report from the company (via take2games.com).
The overview of the marketing budget
An analyst sees clear signs for GTA 6
Why the high expenses? Jeff Cohen, an analyst at the investment firm Stephens, explains the high expenses with the release of GTA 6 (via VentureBeat).
In his report, Cohen writes that these expenses were initially planned for fiscal year 2023, but have now apparently been postponed by a year.
Thus, the analyst initially assumed that GTA 6 would be released in fiscal year 2023. Now the expenditures have been pushed back by a year.
“We are not sure how much we should read into this shift. But we would like to point out that this disclosure [of the marketing budget] accurately predicted the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2 even before the game’s announcement,” writes Cohen (via stephens.2.bluematrix.com).
He also explains: “The [Take-Two] management has expressed great confidence about the pipeline for the next five years, and the implementation of live services has been excellent. The timing of the next Grand Theft Auto remains top of mind for investors, especially as the stock is close to its all-time high.”
What is happening with GTA 6?
Release still unclear: Recently, attention was drawn to the release of GTA 6 when a report from the website Kotaku revealed through anonymous sources that the game is still in the early stages of development.
Fans and insiders did not want to believe this. One of these insiders heard from their sources that GTA 6 is already 70% developed.
However, nothing is really clear regarding GTA 6 yet. In the meantime, fans are busy designing maps and explaining which locations they want to explore in the new installment of the Grand Theft Auto series. This graphic of a GTA 6 map is referred to by players as “the best concept I’ve ever seen”. Until the release of the game, fans keep themselves occupied with such creations.
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Today, May 26, the new add-on Greymoor for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is launching on PC. This begins with a long server maintenance. Players believe that server issues are to be expected when it starts later.
Update 08:30 AM, May 27: Overnight, most issues with Greymoor have likely been resolved, the game is now playable and everyone can log in. However, there still seems to be a need for maintenance.
From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM our time, the servers will be shut down again. We hope that there will not be further issues then.
Update 10:40 PM: Due to the login issues, maintenance work on the servers is being carried out again. Another downtime of about one to two hours is to be expected.
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Update 07:10 PM: Meanwhile, the issues seem to be resolved and the servers are said to be open. However, some players still report issues with login during the character loading screen.
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Update 06:20 PM: The problems are not entirely resolved yet, but it seems there are plans to open the servers within this hour.
Players who had already logged in without purchasing Greymoor will likely still see it marked as “purchased” in the store. However, this is a UI bug. Those who wish to buy the expansion must do so manually through the website, explains a community manager (via ESO Forum).
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Update 03:30 PM: The expansion Greymoor was officially supposed to be playable from 02:00 PM. The ESO servers were even briefly online but were shut down again. Apparently, there were some errors that allowed players who do not own Greymoor to access the new area.
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In addition, there is currently an error preventing buyers of the Collector’s Edition from redeeming their code if they have an ESO+ membership (via Twitter).
We will keep you updated in this post.
When does ESO: Greymoor start? The server maintenance on PC is scheduled from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM. Then the add-on should be deployed. Theoretically, you could start playing then. But some ESO players believe that there will be problems today.
Why only theoretically? The past has shown that especially with the release of DLCs and expansions, longer wait times can sometimes be expected. So do not be too disappointed if the servers do not come back online exactly at 02:00 PM. It is likely to be more around 03:00 to 04:00 PM.
Afterward, it is also necessary to download a larger patch. Zenimax Online has not yet specified an exact size.
You will have to factor in the time for the download.
What are fans afraid of? On Twitter and in the official forum, players are already expressing concerns about the launch of Greymoor. The past has shown that the launch of an add-on does not always go smoothly.
Players experienced login issues during the release of the last expansion Elsweyr, for instance. It was not easy to log in immediately after the servers opened.
Many players frequently received the message “LOGIN FAILED, Connection to server timed out, Please try again later.” It took several days for the situation to calm down. This is simply due to the mass of players trying to access new content.
Therefore, some are now worried that the launch of ESO Greymoor could proceed similarly.
In the German ESO forum, a poll even took place. Players believe that the servers will run even worse after the launch of Greymoor than they currently do. The MMORPG ESO is still struggling with performance issues.
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The descent into the Black Heart of Skyrim, as seen in this trailer, may prove a bit more difficult during the launch of ESO Greymoor.
Players have concerns: Fear of massive player influx
This is how players are reacting: Players of the MMORPG are hopeful that the release of Greymoor will go better than it has in the past with updates and expansions for ESO, but they fear that login issues await us again.
Schnee writes in the official forum: “Um… on release day, there will be very, very, very, very, very…. many players logging in. Regular players, new players, “taking another look” players. It will run like it does every day when a new game add-on is released, whether here or in other games.”
ShadowNoob explains: “I expect a complete disaster. And not even because more would be broken patched, but simply because Greymoor attracts new players and all those who are currently on ESO break. The servers are already overloaded. I expect that the login queue will return.”
Fiona writes on Twitter: “Honestly, I’m planning to wait a week with Greymoor because ‘some players have problems logging into the game’ will come up again, just like with every exciting patch….”
What does this mean for you? Just expect that the launch of ESO Greymoor today at 02:00 PM will not go as smoothly as you might hope. Expect a few issues.
But also remember that Zenimax Online has always responded quickly to resolve everything. You just need a little patience.
In a match in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, 5 players assault their poor victim with Riot Shields and even briefly trap them. MeinMMO shows you the nasty action and gives tips on how to protect yourself from such attacks.
What was going on? In a round of “Cyber Attack,” a situation of disadvantage occurred in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. In the last round of the match, it was 5 against 1, and the only hope of the team was already fleeing from an opponent with a Riot Shield.
Instead of taking out the last player directly, the entire 5-man team decided to ambush and pressured the poor survivor with 5 Riot Shields. To deal damage with the shield, you have to get really close to the target. Yet even when the enemy was within range, they did not finish him off immediately.
All 5 Riot Shields positioned themselves around the opponent and trapped him. He was stuck for several seconds and could barely free himself. The valiant fighter managed to take down 2 of his opponents with a shotgun, but in the end, the clip creator took him out with a finisher.
Shield Prison Brings Hate & Praise for the Creator
What did the action look like? The clip was posted by “Jalckxy” on reddit, and we have embedded it here for you:
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As the thread title reveals, “Jalckxy” felt somewhat guilty about the action (“I feel really bad for this guy”). His team was clearly ahead, and he was the last opponent in the final round. So they decided to have a little fun and go for the shield party. However, not every viewer was pleased with that.
What reactions were there? Opinions on the clip are quite divided. On one hand, some think the video is cool because you can hear that the squad had a lot of fun in the round. On the other hand, there are players who are annoyed by the Riot Shields and find such actions highly toxic.
computersare8ad: “What do you call it when you’re already 3 levels above toxic?”
Tonychina23: “That’s why Riot Shields should break or at least tear to let some damage through when they’ve taken enough damage themselves.”
GabeR49: “Many have tried it. Only a few were successful. Well done.”
SphnctrGobln: “How can you get upset about this? lol I would be thrilled if someone did this to me. I’d have something to laugh about and then just go to the next round.”
In response to the last comment, the thread creator “Jalckxy” replied: “You wouldn’t believe how much hate I’ve received from this post.”
Since the shield is on your back when you hold the other weapon in your hand, it also protects from behind.
Besides the fundamental discussion about the shields, a conversation developed about the best means against players or entire teams using a Riot Shield.
Build an Anti-Shield Class or Save a Grenade
What tips do players give? Always have some of the following items/attachments on hand, or build an anti-shield loadout and switch to this class in a match when you notice that the opponents are heavily using the Riot Shield.
Important are attacks that cause area damage (AoE Damage):
Thermite – Sets a “sticky” with a direct hit
Dragon’s Breath Ammunition – Burns enemies with the fire shots from your shotgun
Molotovs – Throw the fiery ones on or in front of your opponents so they succumb to the fire damage
RPG – Shoot a rocket just behind or beside the shield enemy to take them out
Shrapnel and Flak Jacket – The two perks give you more grenades
The Riot Shields in Call of Duty are a topic in themselves and divide the community. Many say that this gadget has no place in a shooter like CoD. But to make it annoying, you also have to be able to handle it. Sometimes it’s quite easy to take out a guy with a shield.
What do you think about the Riot Shield? Enriching gadget or unnecessary toy?
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online is getting a new chapter with Greymoor (PC, PS4, Xbox One), which will be released in Summer 2020 and leads into Skyrim. Details about new DLCs have also been released. The entire year is themed under the title “The Black Heart of Skyrim.”
What is planned for 2020 in ESO? Throughout the year 2020, the MMORPG ESO will receive three new DLCs and the major expansion Greymoor.
All content comes together under the name “The Black Heart of Skyrim,” which already indicates the direction of the story:
You will explore western Skyrim.
You will fight against an ancient evil that seeks to devour the souls of Skyrim.
Iconic locations will be featured, such as Solitude and Blackreach.
The events take place around 900 years before The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
The focus is on an ancient vampire lord leading an army of vampires, witches, and werewolves.
You can purchase Greymoor in different versions, including a Collector’s Edition.
This article is being updated continuously. The last update was on May 27, 2020. Some content and links regarding Greymoor were added.
Icecrown – In this, you delve into the storm of grief that sweeps over the sea.
Unholy Tomb – In this, you investigate an ancient burial site that has been excavated.
Additionally, there is a prologue quest with new story content for Greymoor.
What do we know about the other DLCs? So far, there is no information about the DLCs for the third and fourth quarters. More will be revealed in the live stream, likely during E3.
In the stream, there was only a hint that the last DLC is related to “The Reach.”
These are the contents of Greymoor, the Skyrim expansion
What are the biggest innovations in the chapter? In Greymoor, you travel to western Skyrim. There, you encounter many dangers, but also many new contents, including:
A dark main story and many eerie side quests that should contain a total of 30 hours of new storytelling.
The Storms of Grief – A group event in the open world.
Kynes Aegis, a trial for 12 players.
New dungeons and open-world dungeons.
The new antiquity system.
Additional content that is expected to be available for free to all players.
Developer Rich Lambert emphasized to MeinMMO that the new maps should feel familiar:
The main hub of the chapter will be located in “Solitude”, which is the huge, iconic city on the cliff with the blue palace. It should feel directly familiar.
We have even more places in the area that you know and love like Morthal, Dragonbridge, Shadowgreen; all these areas are there to be discovered.
What is Mythic Gear? With Greymoor, the new Mythic Gear is introduced. However, you can only wear one piece at a time. The equipment enhances the way you play.
For example, there is a piece of jewelry that gives a speed buff, even during combat. This buff will be stronger when you are not in combat. Another piece of equipment will be a heavy chest piece that restores Magicka.
The new Mythic Gear can only be earned through the antiquity system, which is also a new feature in Greymoor.
Creative Director Rich Lambert revealed some details about this to us from MeinMMO during the interview:
The Antiquity System is the biggest innovation since housing, having nothing to do with combat or quests. Lore is at the forefront.
To improve your skill, you must complete two tasks.
First, you have to find the locations where the items are hidden.
Secondly, you must dig them up. There will be minigames influenced by Minesweeper and Battleship.
The puzzles become more challenging with higher skill and better rewards, but can be repeated as many times as you like if you fail.
Rewards include new furniture, cosmetic items for your character, the new Mythic Gear, and even a mount at the end.
Screenshot of the new Antiquity System
Who is Greymoor worth it for?
A new chapter is the ideal moment to start with the MMORPG ESO. With the new DLC Harrowstorm, a whole new story begins, for which you do not necessarily need to know the previous chapters.
Additionally, there are game versions that include the old chapters along with the expansion, so returners and newcomers have immediate access to the most important content.
Is it worth starting for new players? With the release of the new chapter Greymoor, new players can also directly immerse themselves in the story. There will be a new tutorial and starting area right in Skyrim.
ESO generally has no level barriers, so entry is possible in all areas and at all times. Therefore, if you want to relive the world of TES5 Skyrim, you should give ESO a chance, as it can easily be experienced as a solo player.
“The Black Heart of Skyrim” – The Story of Greymoor
What is the story about? The story revolves around something evil that is rising in the depths of Skyrim. Along with the evil vampire lord, many dark and dangerous monsters awaken in Blackreach and threaten to plunge all of Tamriel into darkness.
How does it begin? You start your adventure by defending the besieged Nords while supernatural storms of grief appear in western Skyrim. Then you set out to explore the causes in western Skyrim.
How dark will Greymoor be? In the description of the entire content of “The Black Heart of Skyrim,” it is repeatedly emphasized how dark and grim the new story will be. The theme does not only refer to Blackreach, as Lambert revealed:
The Black Heart of Skyrim has many meanings. Yes, one of them is that you go into the dark underground, but it also helps describe the story.
This will be a much darker, gothic story than what we told compared to Elsweyr.
So you can look forward to a thrilling and very dark adventure in Skyrim. However, dragons do not play a major role there. Rich Lambert revealed to MeinMMO and GameStar in a joint interview that there will not be a Dovahkiin in this timeline.
The three new DLCs can be purchased for crowns in the shop corresponding to their release, or accessed via ESO+. The chapter Greymoor, however, must be purchased and can already be pre-ordered.
How much does Greymoor cost? You can pre-order Greymoor in the ESO store, on Steam, and in the Microsoft Store. Only PlayStation users currently have to wait for a corresponding offer.
The following versions can be purchased:
The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Standard Edition – 69.99 Euro
Digital The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Collector’s Edition – 89.99 Euro
Digital The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Upgrade – 39.99 Euro
Digital The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Collector’s Edition Upgrade – 54.99 Euro
Physical The Elder Scrolls Online: Greymoor Collector’s Edition – Limited quantity available on Amazon – 129.99 Euro
A reward for pre-orders – The Festbreaker Warhorse
Standard and Collector’s Editions
What are the differences between the versions? The two versions with the name “Upgrade” contain only the expansions without the previous chapters. The Standard Edition and the Digital Collector’s Edition each also contain the previous chapters:
Morrowind
Summerset
Elsweyr
The two Digital Collector’s Editions contain the following in-game items:
Exclusive Companion: Death Hound
Exclusive Memento: Ball of Magnus
Exclusive Mount: Crypt Warden Death Hound
Exclusive Outfit Style: Swordthane
Exclusive Action Pack: Skyrim
What does the Physical Collector’s Edition contain? The Physical Collector’s Edition contains, in addition to the in-game items from the Digital Collector’s Edition, the following physical contents:
Vampire Lord statue
Set of four collector coins
Exclusive steelbook
Map of western Skyrim
One month of ESO Plus
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The contents of the Physical Collector’s Edition
Pre-order bonuses for Greymoor
What do pre-orderers receive? Anyone who buys Greymoor in advance will also receive rewards. It does not matter which version you choose. The rewards include:
Jarllook (costume)
Victim-bag mammoth as a companion
Crown preview box: Nightfall
Treasure maps for western Skyrim
Jarl crown (decoration)
Two crown scrolls of learning
Additionally, there is a new Festbreaker Warhorse as an instant reward as soon as Greymoor is pre-ordered.
The reward for pre-orderers
The system requirements
Minimum
Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 540 or AMD A6-3620
Memory: 3 GB
Storage Space: 85 GB
Graphics Card: Direct X 11 compatible graphics card with 1GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® 460 / AMD Radeon™ 6850)
Sound: DirectX compatible sound card
Broadband internet connection
Recommended
Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2300 or AMD FX4350
Memory: 8 GB
Storage Space: 85 GB
Graphics Card: Direct X 11 compatible graphics card with 2GB RAM (NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7850) or better
Another major event for gamers is canceled in 2020. BlizzCon 2020 has been canceled, something new will probably come next year.
The current “Corona situation” continues to hold the world’s countries in a chokehold, albeit in varying degrees, even after several months. Various measures worldwide ensure that large events like gaming fairs look rather bleak.
Blizzard has also considered whether a BlizzCon in November makes any sense at all. They have now come to the conclusion: No, there will not be a BlizzCon 2020.
What was said? In an official statement, Saralyn Smith, the Executive Producer of BlizzCon, announced that there will be no BlizzCon in 2020. She justifies the decision like this:
(…) We had many discussions about what hosting an event might look like in light of all the necessary health and safety measures. We also discussed various paths we could take and how each of those could be complicated by changes to national and local guidelines in the coming months.
Ultimately, after weighing our options, we came to the difficult decision not to hold a BlizzCon this year.
Online alternative to BlizzCon?
What is coming instead? In the same post, Saralyn Smith talked about a possible alternative. Internally, there are initial considerations and rough plans for an alternative event that would take place completely online.
However, since this is uncharted territory for the organizers of BlizzCon and requires a lot of lead time, it would most likely take place no earlier than early 2021. By then, the next major release, namely that of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, will already have happened. However, there could be information about Diablo IV or Overwatch 2 there.
Does this also have advantages? Definitely. BlizzCon has traditionally been at the beginning of November and thus a more or less fixed date. A digital event could allow Blizzard to schedule it for a time when there are truly many exciting things to report and present. That could significantly increase the value of the alternative event.
More information on this will be available in the coming months when Blizzard further develops these plans. However, anyone who was looking forward to a BlizzCon in November – whether live on-site or comfortably at home in front of the computer – is left empty-handed.
Do you think it’s good that Blizzard is skipping BlizzCon? Or do you think by then the entire “Corona incident” will be long gone?
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A new update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and CoD Warzone was released today, May 26. This once again changes the playlist, kicking out several modes and adding new ones. Among the new modes are two fan favorites.
What kind of update is this? In today’s playlist update, many of the game modes that have been available in recent days and that will be playable for the next while are changing. Especially the multiplayer modes of Modern Warfare are getting more content:
These modes are particularly popular: The reactions to the playlist update have been largely positive so far. Players on Twitter especially like Shipment 24/7 and Shoot House 24/7. From Friday, there will be double XP and CoD is worthwhile in the last days of Season 3.
Both maps are considered particularly fast-paced, as many players encounter each other in a relatively small area. This sometimes leads to annoying spawns right next to enemies, but also to heated close-quarter battles and occasionally quite bizarre scenes, where players lose hard-earned killstreaks unused.
This is what the new playlist looks like in multiplayer.
Today, on May 26th, it is time for the Weekly Reset in Destiny 2 This brings new weekly challenges, Nightfall Strikes, and a fresh Flashpoint for players. But what else is there for the Guardians to do?
What is currently happening in Destiny 2? The new Destiny week is taking it a bit easier and gives the Guardians a chance to engage with still open activities. Now is the perfect time to engage with the quest “The Lie”.
This week’s current Flashpoint can be found on Mars.
Petra Venj can currently be found in the Rheasilvia area of the Dreaming City. Here, the maximum curse level (3) is active. Also, the 1st Ascendant Challenge is active.
Petra Venj can be found in the Rheasilvia area
These are the sources for Powerful Loot in Season 10 of Destiny 2
This is how Powerful Loot is structured in Destiny 2: Powerful Loot comes in several tiers that provide you different power boosts. Accordingly, higher tiers provide higher power boosts.
Tier 1 (up to +3 above current power level)
Tier 2 (up to +4 above current power level)
Tier 3 (up to +5 above current power level)
Pinnacle Gear (+5 or more above the power level. The only gear that goes over 1000 and up to a maximum of 1010)
For your information: Power levels gained through the seasonal artifact are not taken into account when calculating the power levels of your drops. Here, the average of the gear and weapons is decisive.
Sources for Powerful Loot in Season 10:
Tier 1:
Weekly Flashpoint
Primus Engrams
Gunsmith Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
weekly story mission: Luna’s Call from Eris
Complete 3 Nightmare Hunts
Zavala’s Strike Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Complete 5 Nightfall: The Trial by Fire. Higher difficulty levels grant greater progress
Crucible for 4 matches in a rotation playlist
Shaxx’s Crucible Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Gambit Bounties from the Drifter – Complete 8 of his bounties
Every complete rank-up in Gambit or in the Crucible
Tier 3:
Seraph Bunker
Trials of Osiris
Pinnacle Gear:
Raid “Garden of Salvation”
Nightfall: The Trial by Fire with a team score of 100,000 or more
Nightmare Hunt (Grandmaster)
Dungeon (Pit of Heresy)
Trials of Osiris
Level up the Seraph Bunker to level 7
Since update 2.8.1 former powerful rewards have been promoted to Pinnacle Gear. This includes:
Crucible for 4 matches in a core playlist
Complete 3 Vanguard Strikes
Clan reward from Hawthorne
Finish 3 matches in Gambit or Gambit Prime
What does Tess Everis offer this week?
Glimmer Highlights of the Eververses
These are the Glimmer highlights of this week:
The exotic emote “Felinity Art”
The exotic emote “One More!”
The exotic Sparrow “Exuberant Splendor”
The exotic weapon ornament for Perfected Breakthrough “Whimsical Pain”
The exotic weapon ornament for Lord of Wolves “No Splice No Price”
The exotic Ghost Shell “Nucleus Shell”
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In Pokémon GO, two features are soon to help integrate the real world more into the game. Trainers are expected to assist in implementing one of the ideas.
Buddies become more real: As announced by Niantic, they have continued to work on the AR features in Pokémon GO. This especially concerns your buddy Pokémon: When you take a snapshot of your buddy, your camera captures the Pokémon using augmented reality as if it were in the real world.
So far, the animated monster remains largely unaffected by real objects. This should change: Through “Reality Blending,” your buddies should be able to disappear behind objects. For instance, a Bulbasaur could hide behind a tree, or you might suddenly find a Squirtle behind your refrigerator. It should look something like this:
The animations should adapt to the environment Source: Pokemon Go Live
The new feature will initially be tested on a few devices. A small random group of trainers will be selected for this purpose. This is currently only possible on Android devices: Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Galaxy S10, Google Pixel 3, and Google Pixel 4.
Trainers are to scan PokéStops
This is the second AR feature: In addition to improved buddies, developers are currently working on a 3D map for PokéStops and Gyms. These should also apparently be integrated into AR.
To this end, Niantic is launching a feature called “PokéStop Scan,” which level-40 players are supposed to receive in June before more trainers gain access. A similar process is in place for submitting PokéStops. Players will be expected to make videos of PokéStops and Gyms from as many angles as possible.
Trainers are to make videos of Stops and Gyms
This way, Niantic can create a 3D map of Gyms and Stops. Personal data will not be collected, and faces or license plates will automatically be blurred out.
With the new features, they aim to create more “exciting opportunities to interact with the world,” according to the developers.
Whether there will be any form of reward for participation remains open for now. However, soon players will be able to secure the legendary Pokémon Reshiram in raids. And that should be quite worthwhile.
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