Pokémon GO is selling the special research “Investigating Illusions” for the Community Day with Abra. We will show you what we know about the research so far and whether buying it is worth it.
Update April 25 at 10:00 AM: The quests for the special research are now known. We have included them here for you. You can find the guide to the Community Day with Abra here.
What is “Investigating Illusions”? This is a special research that Pokémon GO is currently offering for €0.99 in the in-game shop. So far, however, not much official information is known about the research. It will only be activated on the Community Day with Abra on April 25.
We will show you the leaks and the known information about the special research and what you will miss if you do not buy it.
All steps for “Investigating Illusions”
We will insert all steps for the special research here and show their rewards. This way you will know exactly what to expect.
Stage 1 of 4
Use 10 Power-Ups on Pokémon
Reward: 10 Pokéballs
Catching 10 Abra
Reward: 20 Abra candies
Land 5 great throws
Reward: Encounter with an Abra
Reward for completing this stage: 2000 Stardust, one Incense, Encounter with an Abra
Stage 2 of 4
Catching 15 Abra
Reward: 20 Abra candies
Send 10 Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Kadabra
Evolve 3 Abra
Reward: 1000 XP
Reward for completing this stage: 2000 Stardust, one Incense, one Snorlax
Stage 3 of 4
Land 3 excellent curveball throws
Reward: 20 Abra candies
Evolve a Kadabra
Reward: 5 golden Razz Berries
Send 10 Pokémon
Reward: 1500 XP
Reward for completing this stage: 2000 Stardust, one Incense, one Rocket Radar
At Stage 3, you need to evolve a Kadabra into Alakazam
Stage 4 of 4
Automatically completed
Reward: 5000 Stardust
Automatically completed
Reward: 1500 XP
Automatically completed
Reward: 5 silver Razz Berries
Reward for completing this stage: 2000 Stardust, 3 special candies, Encounter with an Alakazam
Everything we know about “Investigating Illusions”
This is what has been said about the research so far: There is not much information from the official site so far. So far we know that there are among other items:
13,000 Stardust
One Snorlax
One Rocket Radar
We still do not know about the individual steps or whether you can even catch a special Pokémon through it.
For the Community Day with Abra, there is this special research
Are there leaks about the special research? About a month ago, data miners (via reddit) found the text passages that Professor Willow will say to you during the special research. However, keep in mind that these may change again, as Niantic could have made adjustments to make this research easier to play from home.
In the texts, Willow talks a lot about your buddy Pokémon. So be prepared to interact with it during the special research.
Moreover, Willow concludes by saying that happy trainers may be able to catch a shiny Abra. This suggests that you might be able to catch several Abra during the special research. Perhaps there is even a Shiny Abra with good IVs among them.
Shiny Abra could definitely be included in the special research.
Is the special research ultimately worth it? If you calculate only with the guaranteed Snorlax and the Rocket Radar, you come to 300 coins, which is approximately worth 3 euros. However, you get it here for only one euro. Additionally, you also get guaranteed 13,000 Stardust.
If you actually get a shiny from the research in the end, then the research is even more worthwhile because you have good chances of a shiny with strong IVs. The rewards from special research have a minimum of a 2-star rating.
This way, there is even more Stardust: 13,000 Stardust is the minimum from the special research. If you activate a Star Piece, you even get 1.5x as much dust – so a total of 19,500 Stardust.
So if you buy the research, make sure to have a Star Piece active when collecting rewards. It is generally worth it, as you get triple catch Stardust.
For several years, players have been speculating and hoping for a successor to GTA V, which was released nearly 7 years ago. However, according to recent reports, it may still be in early development. Many fans and experts from the developer Rockstar doubt this, though.
This is likely referring to a next title in the GTA series, which Kotaku itself mentioned in a previous paragraph.
However, this statement has raised many doubts, including from a person known for insider contacts at Rockstar. Many of them believe that GTA 6 should already be much further along.
Is Kotaku wrong with the statement?
What do the doubters say? User Yan2295 is known for his contacts with the developer. He used these for a while to share information and leaks about the studio, like the nightclubs of GTA V. At the request of Take-Two and out of respect for the developer, he stopped doing this in September 2018.
But in the course of the discussion about GTA 6, he chimed in on the forum regarding the topic. There he wrote:
Can Jason [Schreier, the author of Kotaku] be trusted? Yes, he knows the industry, he knows people, he takes his job very seriously and he does not do it half-heartedly.
Is GTA VI in early development? Certainly not, no way.
Statement from Yan2295. He is known for his contacts with Rockstar (via forum).
In response to a statement on Twitter, Yan2295 also stated that GTA 6 could not be in an early development stage unless there was a strange definition. He thinks it’s possible that an early stage of testing might be meant, but not the development itself.
Who else spoke up? On Twitter, user Tez2 also commented. He claims to observe the developments of games, especially those of Rockstar.
He also expressed doubts about Kotaku’s statement:
The next game, a new GTA title, is in an “early development stage”? It’s hard to believe when I hear it’s already halfway done or even further.
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How far along is GTA 6 really?On reddit, some users speculate that Rockstar could adopt a similar strategy as with GTA V.
Back then, just a few days before the official announcement, Rockstar reportedly stated in an interview that no sequel was currently in the works. A few days later, there was a twist.
Destiny 2 is going for the Olympics and lets Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks face off in competition. How are the Guardian Games faring?
This event is about: On April 21, the whistle blew for the Guardian Games 2020. In this year’s spring event, the Guardians will not be fighting against a common enemy, but the 3 classes will compete against each other.
In the three-week competition, it will be determined which class takes the prize: Hunters, Titans, or Warlocks. Although there will also be fights for new exotic rewards, primarily it is about glory and the sublime feeling when the other classes are looked down upon from the lofty winner’s podium.
By the way, we at MeinMMO will also participate in the Guardian Games, so be sure to check it out:
The concept of the Guardian Games sounds exciting; since the announcement, the classes have been teasing each other. The event was highly anticipated, and players were very curious about the final implementation of the event before it began.
We take a look around and summarize how the event is being received shortly after the starting whistle.
How is the community reacting? The mood regarding Destiny 2 on Reddit is currently very low – this is also shown in an analysis. Posts with titles like “Guardian Games don’t show which class is the best” address that it is not a real competition; the culprit is the omnipresent quests.
Do the Guardians have time to enjoy competing?
The aversion to the loot grind can be found throughout the entire subreddit. Many are seemingly disappointed that something cool was expected and are now expressing frustration.
There is a certain suspicion regarding the fact that two massive threats are currently endangering the Destiny world:
Some Guardians do not like that the Vanguard is organizing competitive events during such times.
What do our readers say? You at MeinMMO have so far been relatively reserved with your statements concerning the Guardian Games. However, you have clear words for the loot mechanics, even if you wish everyone fun at the games, just like our reader WooDaHoo:
It’s all nice and expected but uninspired. But having to do specific activities for the medal bounties to effectively collect (Strikes/Gambit/Crucible…) drives me crazy. […] There are surely many who have fun at the event. And that is ultimately the main thing!
In the lead-up, various jibes between the classes were also seen in our comments sections. And we heard that Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks have already been declared winners.
What do the online outlets say about the Guardian Games:Forbes praises the live tracking system, as players can see in real-time via raised flags which team has won the most medals – a significant improvement over the tracker from the previous Fraktalin event. The class items also appeal to the UU colleagues and create a great “we feeling”.
However, the strong focus on the quests casts a shadow over the Guardian Games. “Quests everywhere, quests” they say, criticizing the mechanics concerning the medals.
The flags symbolize which class is in the lead
The site PCGamer harshly titles “The new Guardian Games event in Destiny 2 is a mess” and criticizes, for example, the focus on the Eververse.
They also express concerns about fair competitions since there are significantly more Hunters than any other class in Destiny 2. This concern can be alleviated. Bungie stated that each class will be weighted according to their number of players. And it currently seems (24.04) that Titans are in the lead, not Hunters.
This is how streamers see the event: The well-known streamer and content creator Datto expresses (via YouTube) that he hoped for more than just the quest mechanics. He imagines a special “3vs3vs3 mode”. He doesn’t feel like he is “in a Guardian Olympics”.
Summarizing the various opinions on the Guardian Games, it becomes clear that the actually very exciting idea loses popularity due to the in-game implementation.
We are eager to see how the situation develops in the coming weeks of the event.
In the lead-up, various jibes between the classes were also seen in our comments sections. And we heard that Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks have already been declared winners.
What do the online outlets say about the Guardian Games:Forbes praises the live tracking system, as players can see in real-time via raised flags which team has won the most medals – a significant improvement over the tracker from the previous Fraktalin event. The class items also appeal to the UU colleagues and create a great “we feeling”.
However, the strong focus on the quests casts a shadow over the Guardian Games. “Quests everywhere, quests” they say, criticizing the mechanics concerning the medals.
The flags symbolize which class is in the lead
The site PCGamer harshly titles “The new Guardian Games event in Destiny 2 is a mess” and criticizes, for example, the focus on the Eververse.
They also express concerns about fair competitions since there are significantly more Hunters than any other class in Destiny 2. This concern can be alleviated. Bungie stated that each class will be weighted according to their number of players. And it currently seems (24.04) that Titans are in the lead, not Hunters.
This is how streamers see the event: The well-known streamer and content creator Datto expresses (via YouTube) that he hoped for more than just the quest mechanics. He imagines a special “3vs3vs3 mode”. He doesn’t feel like he is “in a Guardian Olympics”.
Summarizing the various opinions on the Guardian Games, it becomes clear that the actually very exciting idea loses popularity due to the in-game implementation.
We are eager to see how the situation develops in the coming weeks of the event.
In the successful tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege , Ubisoft has now admitted that there is currently a special kind of cheating that is causing issues. Players are “freezing lobbies”. However, Ubisoft is already on it. With a recent update, they aim to collect more data, and with another one, they will automatically detect and kick the cheaters.
This is Ubisoft’s statement: In a blog post from Rainbow Six Siege on April 23, it states that they have recently observed an increase in reports from players about cheating incidents.
Ubisoft clearly states: “We do not tolerate this.”
They are determined to maintain the integrity of Rainbow Six Siege and will therefore take action against these cheaters in the near future.
Ubisoft states: Cheating incidents are on the rise. We do not tolerate this.
The round in Rainbow Six Siege no longer starts
This is the “nasty type” of cheating: It involves “lobby freezing”. Ubisoft does not elaborate on what exactly this exploit entails.
As reported by Gamespot, players intentionally manipulate the game here to freeze a lobby to their own advantage.
Lobby freezing apparently occurs between rounds, while a new round is loading. This “loading” goes on indefinitely, and the match does not begin. The lobby is frozen. This way, cheaters want to prevent losing the next round, which would count as a defeat.
For the people on the opposing team, standing on the brink of victory, this is frustrating. Not only do they miss out on the win, but they also waste valuable time in the game while hanging around in such a lobby.
Tutorials on how to freeze a lobby are circulating on YouTube.
This is what Ubisoft aims to do: Ubisoft announces that in a new update, they will implement measures to better detect lobby freezers. Later, in another update, they plan to use this data to automatically find and kick such cheaters.
Ubisoft is currently asking players for feedback. The two biggest problems appear to be “lobby freezing” and “DDoS” attacks.
It is noted:
DDoS attacks usually occur during a round, causing players to experience lags or disconnections.
A lobby freezing occurs between rounds and not during gameplay. The ping is normal.
These are two different types of problems. Ubisoft asks players to answer various questions to narrow down the issue (via Ubisoft Forum).
Serves as a “meme excuse” for cheaters. The good chair.
In World of Warcraft there are currently two buffs running that significantly accelerate the leveling of secondary characters (“Twinks”). How many additional chars will you level during this time?
Since April 20, there is an additional double reputation through the buff “Impressive Influence” along with the EXP bonus, with which you will unlock allied races faster.
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But after the EXP buff turned out to be extremely popular with players, Blizzard decided to keep it active until the release of the pre-patch for the Shadowlands expansion.
How can I vote? You can cast your vote in the survey tool below, with each of you only able to vote once. On the second slide of the survey, you can then state your reasons for playing Twinks.
So tell us: Will you take advantage of these buffs extensively and level a lot of characters to max level? Or do you find Twinks boring and won’t level them at all? What do you think about Twinks in general? Write it in the comments.
The survey ends on Friday, April 24. Have fun voting!
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In GTA Online, you can earn a lot of money quickly in various areas over the next few days. We show you how to make the most of this week.
What’s new? On Thursday, April 23, a new bonus week started in GTA Online. This means that various activities in the online world will now yield higher payouts in GTA dollars and RP until next Thursday. This is a great opportunity to fill your account and level up.
The following bonuses are now active:
Triple rewards on Open-Wheel races
Double rewards for all contact missions
Double rewards for VIP contracts and challenges
Employees and bodyguards earn triple salaries
To make the most of this week and fill your account nicely, we show you how to get the best out of the bonus week.
Here you can earn a lot of money
We will show you here how to make good use of the described bonuses in the categories. Which activities are suitable for CEOs/VIPs and what players recommend.
Earn money as a CEO/VIP
How does it work? If you own an office in GTA Online, you can register as a CEO via the interaction menu at “Securoserv”. Once you’ve done that, several activities will be available to you that you can start through the interaction menu at Securoserv.
We recommend the following VIP contracts for solo players or groups:
City Tour – Complete various hack challenges to unlock the locations of packages and collect them – It’s best to use helicopters for this to complete the mission quickly.
Bounty Hunting – When a VIP/CEO starts this mission, four targets will appear on the map that must be completed. You can finish this in just a few minutes with the Buzzard helicopter.
Hostile Takeover – Choose the airport (LSIA) as the location. You simply need to acquire a briefcase and deliver it to another location. The armed Buzzard is also recommended here.
For all jobs, you can bring employees who generally earn more money for their work.
If you are not active as a CEO or VIP, then register in the interaction menu that you’re looking for work. This way, CEOs will notice you and can temporarily invite you to their business. Even as an employee, you can earn a lot of cash now.
How does it work? The new Open-Wheel races are the racetracks with Formula 1 cars and sharp turns. They are the latest type of races in GTA Online and bring a lot of variety to the game. It’s not just about speeding through the turns and taking out opponents, but keeping your car intact and making the most of the boost.
You can start the Open-Wheel races directly from the start menu or in an online session. For the racers among you, this is a great chance to prove your skill while also filling up your account.
New missions for solo or group players
What is this? Since April 23, 2020, new contact missions are available in GTA Online. They revolve around Gerald and are started by him as well.
If you enjoy playing missions with other players or alone, you should complete many contact missions by next Thursday. Here you will be richly rewarded with money.
At Vespucci Beach, there’s a time trial with the RC Bandito waiting for you – here, too, you can earn about 100,000 GTA dollars in just under two minutes.
With all these bonuses, you have many opportunities this week to earn quick money in GTA Online and bring your account at the Maze Bank Arena into the positive. Be sure to stop by the casino to win the podium vehicle with this supposedly foolproof method.
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Amazon is releasing more details about New World, even though the release has been delayed for now. MeinMMO author Alexander Leitsch is very excited about the MMO but also has some concerns.
My Background: MMOs and MMORPGs are my passion. I have spent thousands of hours in games like Guild Wars 2, Wildstar, Black Desert, and Blade & Soul. However, since 2014, the highlights of the genre can be counted on one hand.
This makes my interest in New World even greater. Back in 2018, during my first encounter with the MMO at Gamescom, there were many aspects that piqued my curiosity. Among these were the combat system and PvP sieges.
Fortress battles, the highlight of New World, which our author is looking forward to.
My Concerns: However, there are many uncertainties surrounding New World, and I doubt whether the MMO can meet my expectations. Many statements from supposed alpha testers sound as if New World still needs a lot of work.
Therefore, I have identified 5 things that New World must have to become a good MMO for me. Because my hopes are high despite or precisely because of the release delay.
A truly action-packed combat system
What do we know? New World is said to focus on an action-packed combat system, according to the developers. The elements that are particularly important include:
Dodging
Positioning
Blocking
Attacking
That sounds very dynamic and looks that way at first glance. The ability to switch weapons in the middle of combat also brings more flexibility.
Fight like in the Middle Ages, with bow, sword, and cannons. Magic exists, but it is supposed to play a subordinate role.
My Concerns and Hopes: I had the opportunity to play New World back in January 2019 at an event in Berlin. Even then, it was said that the combat system was supposed to be dynamic.
However, many animations seemed clunky, jumping and dodging did not work smoothly, and combat was generally quite slow and thus rather undynamic. Most of the time, I was just standing there, blocking and hitting back after a block.
Although a lot has changed since 2019, and the developers claim to have addressed these criticisms, I am still nervous because the combat system is crucial for me in an MMO. And I hope that the fights in New World have gained proper dynamism.
Not just monotonous quests and grind
What do we know? New World has changed its focus and now slightly prioritizes PvE content. These include quests and tasks in the open world, which are both supposed to be available, and you should also be able to level up and complete tasks for your own settlement.
However, according to the developers, the quests will not be varied. They are generally supposed to consist only of collection or kill tasks. And they currently look very grindy and also unfinished.
Tasks for a settlement – and they are very grindy.
My Concerns and Hopes: In a conclusion from the developers on the alpha, it was stated that one player reached level 60 mainly through grinding mobs. Another player reached level 60 after 700 quests. However, if all 700 quests were that monotonous, I find it very exhausting and boring.
The endgame content of an MMO can be great, but if you struggle on the way there, then many players will not get to see it at all. And that could affect New World.
Because I am very much looking forward to the fortress sieges, whether in PvE or PvP. However, I doubt that I will enjoy it without reaching max level.
Therefore, I hope that there is a good middle ground, perhaps through experience points for exploration, crafting, and maybe also suitable quests.
Fortress owners can only be attacked at specific times and receive early notification to prepare for the siege. This is intended to maintain balance.
A siege takes place in stages and features control points, siege weapons, and everything necessary for a good battle. And the cool part is: If someone doesn’t like PvP, they can experience the same in a battle against NPCs .
In the fortress siege, there are control points. The goal is the inside of the fort.
My Concerns and Hopes: So far, we do not know exactly how the declarations of war will proceed and whether there are ways to exploit the system regarding attack times. Problems with population, for instance, spoiled the fun in modes like World vs. World in Guild Wars 2.
We also currently know nothing about the balancing between attackers and defenders and their siege weapons.
Since fortress fights were the core content of the original version of New World, I hope that Amazon has thoroughly examined all cases and delivers truly great battles.
Tough endgame, even in PvE
What do we know? New World offers various content for PvE:
At first glance, this looks like a lot, but the question is whether the content can keep players motivated for a long time.
In New World, various forest creatures and bosses await you.
My Concerns and Hopes: The endgame in PvE hinges on difficulty and scaling:
Bosses in the open world may be impossible for one person to defeat, but might be too easy for three players at once.
The PvE sieges can be really tough for 10 players but not so much for 50.
PvE content is complicated when it comes to balancing, especially when it appears in the open world. On the other hand, instanced bosses should certainly offer high difficulty, as you need something to do throughout the game.
Good balancing of weapons, but also expansions
What do we know so far? In terms of balancing, New World has to be careful not just with fortresses or PvE events. While the game does not have classes, it offers different weapons with multiple skills that can be unlocked through usage.
What skills are available and how many each weapon has is not yet known.
In New World, you level each weapon individually and can also switch between several sets.
My Concerns and Hopes: In my 2019 test, there were only a few skills available per weapon. The screenshot also seems to indicate that players only have access to 3 simultaneous skills, Q, R, and F.
With such a small number of weapons and skills, the game needs to have good balance. At the same time, I hope that updates after the release will implement new weapons or skills.
Because using the same 3 weapons and skills for years could become very monotonous.
New World – Still my highlight of 2020
Even though I have some concerns about New World, it is still my highlight. It is among the 3 MMOs that I believe will launch and succeed in 2020. This is also because Amazon is behind it, and New World doesn’t have pressure and doesn’t need to release unfinished.
Only the MMORPG Ashes of Creation, which is heading in a similar direction concerning sieges in PvP, housing, and PvE, could become similarly exciting. However, it is likely that it will only reach an alpha without NDA this year.
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During a tour of the Alpha of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, Twitch streamer Asmongold was quite curious and wanted to explore forbidden territory. The Game Masters (GMs) from Blizzard reacted and had some fun.
What did Asmongold do? The biggest WoW streamer ventured a little too far in the currently ongoing Alpha of Shadowlands and entered areas with some players that he actually shouldn’t have seen yet.
Instead of checking out the new area Revendreth like most testers, he tried to explore the zones of Maldraxxus and the Maw with his Demon Hunter. He even managed to do so and chatted a bit with his chat.
However, suddenly every member of his group died one after the other, and Asmongold reacted with an outraged: “Why is everyone dying? BLIZZARD!”
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How did that happen? After several failed attempts to somehow revive the group, Asmongold amused himself over the situation: “Guys, listen. You fought well, but apparently, the long arm of the law came from an invisible place to fuck us.”
After some teasing against Blizzard that they should show themselves, Asmongold confidently leans back and remarks: “Cowards […] They don’t even show themselves. They are so afraid that-“
However, he can’t finish the sentence because just as he is speaking, a Game Master in a typical blue robe appears and simply says: “gg.” Asmongold’s chat goes wild at that moment and bursts into laughter.
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During his journey through forbidden areas, Asmongold discovered some things we didn’t know about yet. Among other things, it seems that more familiar characters are coming to the forefront, than some new models have suggested so far.
Spoiler: What Asmongold discovered
the head of Kil’jaeden, which could also serve as a placeholder
some unfinished dungeons and raids
Draka, the mother of the former Warchief Thrall, who likely serves as a quest giver
a kind of throne where the Arbiter might sit
However, most of these yet-to-be-revealed areas were gray and unformed, as they simply are not finished and accessible yet. Asmongold believes already now that Shadowlands will be the greatest addon of all time. Whether he is right remains to be seen after the release of the new expansion.
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Today, an unscheduled maintenance is taking place for The Division 2 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Among other things, the most controversial nerf from TU9 will be reversed. The servers will also go offline. Here you can find out how the process looks and what else the patch notes reveal.
Update 1:00 PM: According to Massive, the maintenance work is now completed, and the servers should now be back online across all platforms. Have fun gaming and good loot, Agents.
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Why the maintenance? After the major Title Update 9 was released last Tuesday, there was a lot of anger in The Division 2. Generally, many changes were not exactly welcomed with cheers, but the initially secret 40% nerf of the popular M1A weapon really stirred up the mood among many agents.
Meanwhile, Massive has commented on the whole matter and announced that this controversial nerf will be reversed until they can adequately revise the weapon. The reversal should happen this week and is now one of the reasons for today’s unscheduled maintenance, which comes with a downtime. So today, you will not be able to play The Division 2 for a while.
The M1A Classic
All important information about the maintenance in The Division 2 on April 24
The schedule for today’s maintenance:
The unscheduled maintenance is set to begin today at 11:30 AM German time. This is also the start of the downtime; the Division 2 servers will then be offline for a while.
According to Massive, the server downtime is expected to last about 1.5 hours. During this time, you will have to do without The Division 2.
If no issues arise, the Division 2 servers should come back online around 1:00 PM German time. This will also mark the end of today’s maintenance work.
Keep in mind: The times are intended as guidelines and may certainly change during the maintenance. It has happened before that maintenance was completed earlier than planned, but also that it had to be extended by hours. If anything changes in today’s schedule, we will update the article accordingly.
What changes today? The patch notes: During the maintenance, the following changes will be made:
Revised adjustment of M1A Classic/Bakers Dozen. The nerf from Title Update 9 will be partially reversed. In PvE, the 40% damage reduction will be completely reversed. These weapons will be as strong there as they were before TU9. In PvE, the damage reduction will now be 20%, instead of the 40% as in TU9.
A problem will be fixed that prevents players from attacking generators, which can block progress in missions.
A problem will be resolved where all turret skill variants fail after being thrown when the “Cool Skills” directive is active.
The Spotter Perk in Call of Duty: Warzone is underestimated by many players. However, fans of the perk are now showing why it is totally underrated.
What is the Spotter Perk? This perk, known as Spotter in English, allows you to scout enemy mines and claymores, even through walls and ceilings. If you get close enough, you can even hack them and make them explode. The opponent won’t notice anything.
Nevertheless, the “Spotter” perk is less popular than other perks. Players on Reddit have now shown why this is unjustified.
Spotter Perk in Warzone Underrated
The problem with perks is: The yellow perks, including Spotter, are quite strong, and often Spotter is not chosen because other perks seem to provide a greater advantage at first glance. For example, there are:
Tracker – You can see enemy footprints for a while
Tune Up – 25% faster revive
Amped – Faster weapon swap
So you have a difficult choice among the yellow perks. However, we will show you here that the Spotter Perk is a good alternative.
What makes the Spotter Perk so good: When you enter a house and realize that there are enemies in the upper floors, you often run straight into a well-placed claymore or mine. However, the perk will show you right away if and where these enemy traps are located.
Additionally, thanks to the perk, you can even hack the mines and claymores. In the best case, your opponent won’t notice anything and will still expect you to run into their traps.
However, you can then sneak away quietly and completely surprise the enemies, taking them out from behind. A Reddit user demonstrated this impressively by eliminating a whole nest of enemies that had relied a bit too much on their trip mines:
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There is another advantage: If you hack the mines, they work for you. If an enemy runs through their mine after hacking, they can expect a nasty surprise. You can even hack through walls and take out hard-to-reach enemies.
A clip on Reddit shows the strong ability in action:
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You should definitely consider equipping yourself with the Spotter Perk. We also mentioned the perk in our list of the best loadouts. There you can see how to best assemble your loadout.
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In Valorant the agile duelist Jett is particularly well suited for flanking maneuvers and “clutches.” Read our guide here to learn everything about her skills and discover some new tips, tricks, and tactics for Jett.
Who is Jett? Jett is one of the two poster characters for Valorant, alongside Phoenix, with which the game is promoted. According to Riot Games, the agile agent hails from Korea and is a sort of nimble ninja. Similar to her colleague Genji from Overwatch, Jett relies primarily on quick movement and aerial acrobatics.
With Jett, you can bring a lot of pace to the rather slow, tactical gameplay of the Beta of Valorant, provided you master her skill set!
Jett with her skills at a glance.
What role does she play in the team? Jett is described as a duelist. This means her job is mainly to locate and eliminate opponents. With her high mobility and deadly ultimate, she is optimized for flanking attacks. Jett can approach unnoticed from unexpected angles and strike unexpectedly.
Furthermore, she is wonderfully suited for so-called “clutches” due to her excellent mobility. These are fights in which the last player of a team single-handedly takes out an overwhelming force and turns the tide. Since Jett is usually quicker than her enemies, she wins 1vs1 duels more often. With her ultimate, she can even wipe out entire teams if used skillfully.
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Jett – Strong Lone Fighter
Is Jett right for me? Here are the pros and cons of Jett at a glance.
Pro
Extremely high mobility
Can attack from unexpected positions
Fastest agent in the game
Ultimate ideal for run-and-gun
Good in 1vs1
Contra
Skills hard to master
Lone fighter with little team play potential
Brings little utility to the team other than smoke bombs
Agent with Top Movement and Deadly Ultimate
Here you will find all of Jett’s skills, along with some applications you may not know.
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This video covers all of Jett’s skills and basic information.
Passive Ability – Glide
What does this skill do? This ability is quite something. When you hold the jump button in the air, Jett glides slowly to the ground.
What is it good for? Gliding is perfect for avoiding fall damage. Additionally, you can stay in the air for a long time in combination with the skills Updraft and/or Tailwind, allowing you to cover large distances while flying.
With the Gliding ability, you slowly float through the air.
Is Gliding good for air attacks? Only to a limited extent, as accuracy significantly decreases. If you don’t have a shotgun and are close to the enemy, you should preferably not shoot from the air. Exception: Your ultimate knives are 100% accurate even while airborne and are well-suited for attacks.
Tailwind – E-Skill
How do you get this skill? This ability is automatic for Jett, so you don’t have to buy it first. It can be used once and reloads when you get 2 kills.
What does Tailwind do? When you activate the skill, Jett propels herself in a straight line several meters in the direction you’ve just chosen. If you are standing still, Jett simply jumps forward.
This is what it looks like when you activate Tailwind. Be aware that after triggering it, you momentarily have no weapon.
What is the skill good for? Primarily, you use this skill to quickly escape from tricky situations. This way, you can swiftly flee and survive during a surprise attack. Additionally, the skill is ideal for passing through intersections where your enemies are waiting for you. Unlike Omen’s similarly functioning teleport action, Jett can use her skill immediately and does not need to charge it (channel).
What creative uses does the skill offer? What not all players realize: You can also dodge backwards with the skill if you go backward or make quick sidesteps. Another popular trick is to rush an enemy from a smoke cloud to surprise them.
What you should keep in mind: Be careful when using Tailwind, as Jett stows her weapon briefly, so if you dash into the enemies, you might find yourself without a weapon for that critical millisecond. However, Jett’s ultimate is not affected by this, making her even deadlier.
Updraft – Q-Skill
How do you get this skill? Updraft must be bought for 200 credits each. The maximum is 2 uses. This skill cannot be replenished during the game, so use it wisely.
What does Updraft do? When you activate the skill, Jett propels herself straight up several meters. You can use the skill twice in a row, allowing you to gain even more altitude.
What is the skill good for? This skill is one of Jett’s most powerful traits. You can quickly jump over obstacles and even reach locations that would otherwise be unreachable. Along with Sage (Ice Wall as a climbing aid), Omen (Teleport), and Raze (Explosives as a catapult), Jett is one of only four characters who can do such things.
With Updraft, you can quickly reach previously unreachable heights.
What creative uses does the skill offer? In combination with the passive ability Gliding and Tailwind, you can stay in the air surprisingly long and cover great distances. Moreover, never forget that the elevated positions Jett can reach are optimal camping spots for ambushes. Most players do not look up as they traverse the map.
What you should keep in mind: Remember that you only have 2 uses of Updraft and do not waste them. Additionally, you are very inaccurate in the air, making air attacks only marginally effective. Only with the ultimate can you hit precisely.
Cloudburst – C-Skill
How do you get this skill? Cloudburst must be bought for 100 credits each. A maximum of 3 stacks is possible. This skill also cannot be replenished during the game. So think carefully about its use.
What does Cloudburst do? This skill is essentially a smoke grenade. You throw a sphere that creates a smoke cloud and blocks visibility. It is not possible to see what is inside or behind the sphere. Additionally, note that this skill can be activated instantly; you do not need to set it up first like, for instance, Brimstone’s smoke bombs. This makes Jett’s smoke bombs tactically more useful.
You can throw up to three smoke spheres. They are slightly smaller than other skills of this type in the game.
What is the skill good for? Since the sphere obstructs visibility, it is excellent for clouding an enemy position before the attack. This way, you and your team can attack optimally and you are especially protected from snipers and other slow-firing weapons. You can lay down up to three spheres simultaneously and thus obscure a larger area. Therefore, this skill is the only ability of Jett that provides concrete utility for her team.
What creative uses does the skill offer? If you liked Phoenix’s Curveball, you will be pleased to know that Jett can do that too. If you hold down the skill button (default C), you can give the thrown sphere a spin and throw it in a curved manner. Just move the crosshair while holding the action key, and the sphere will fly in a curve.
Additionally, in dire situations, such as being the victim of a surprise attack, you can throw the sphere directly at the enemy to obstruct their visibility. Use the chaos to escape.
Also, keep in mind that you and your team cannot see anything inside the sphere. But what are scouts like Sova or Cypher for, helping to reveal enemies? Then you will still see the foes.
Additionally useful: Listen for the sound of reloading when hiding inside the sphere. That will be the perfect moment to attack the enemy unexpectedly.
What you should keep in mind: Jett’s smoke spheres are slightly smaller than other skills of this type in the game. Keep this in mind. Furthermore, you are not invulnerable inside the smoke sphere. While snipers and other single-shot weapons will likely miss you, fast-firing weapons like LMGs, SMGs, and assault rifles like the Phantom are optimal for perforating you even in the fog. So be cautious if the enemy has such weapons.
Blade Storm – Ultimate
How do you get this skill? Like all ultimates, you cannot buy Blade Storm. You must charge it with a total of 6 points before it is ready for use. You earn points as usual through kills, collecting ultimate orbs in the match, ending a round, and planting a spike. After that, the skill is available until you use it and then must be recharged as described above.
What does Blade Storm do? When you activate Blade Storm, 5 kunai throwing knives suddenly float around you. Your regular weapon is temporarily gone. The knives are fired individually with the left mouse button. The right mouse button throws all remaining knives at the target. Each knife deals 150 damage with a headshot and 50 damage with a body or leg hit. The knives remain active until you die, the round ends, or you use them all. If you score a kill with them, all knives are replenished.
The throwing knives are pixel-perfect accurate and are hitscan weapons without a projectile path. It doesn’t get much deadlier than this.
Knives for Shooting – What is the point? The throwing knives are 100% accurate. They fly exactly where your crosshair points and they are hitscans. There is no delay between pulling the trigger and hitting. It doesn’t matter whether you are standing still, crawling, or running. The accuracy is always 100% and is not reduced by movement.
What creative uses does the skill offer? Did you know that in Valorant (just like in Counter-Strike), you run faster when you pull out a knife? The throwing knives count as knives, so you are super fast and also have an extremely precise weapon. The 100% accuracy even holds true when fighting from the air using Gliding and other movement skills.
Additionally, the knives are optimal for “economy rounds,” where you save up for better equipment and have nothing decent with you. More than the knives, you essentially don’t need anything else, and you can either save your money or gift a teammate a weapon.
What you should keep in mind: Your knives only fully recharge when you get kills with them. This works best with headshots because otherwise you need at least 2 hits with the knives. So aim well!
Jett Gameplay – Tips & Tactics for the Top Attacker
How should I approach with Jett? With Jett, you have the most mobile and fastest heroine of all agents in the game. You should definitely take advantage of this. Don’t run straight into the enemy horde; instead, approach from the flanks. Master the ability Tailwind; it is your most important regular skill:
With Tailwind, you can quickly escape from tricky situations and cross contested areas by dashing from cover to cover.
On maps like Split, there are long passages, such as the sewer, that you can quickly traverse with Tailwind. You can fall on the enemy from behind while they don’t expect it.
Keep in mind that you get Tailwind back after 2 kills. Factor this in by using Tailwind to quickly close the gap with the enemy, get kills, and then escape with the new Tailwind again. This leaves your enemies confused and vulnerable.
Combined with Cloudburst, you can pull off cinematic ninja escapes. Throw the smoke bomb on the ground in front of you and dash away with Tailwind, confusing your enemy and allowing you to escape.
But please don’t just rush into the enemies because using Tailwind puts your weapons away, and you need to draw them again. In the worst-case scenario, you might find yourself weaponless in front of the enemy and get taken down.
Next, always ensure your Updraft ability is loaded. This way, you can achieve some surprising kills.
On many maps, there are stacks of boxes, especially on Haven. Usually, you can’t reach them, but with Updraft, you can. Crouch there as a defender and camp. Enemies often do not look up and can be caught off guard by you.
Pits and area effects are bad for Jett, but if you know where such obstacles are located, you can simply jump over them. Sometimes a simple jump is enough, and with Gliding, you just float over the danger.
Such stacks of boxes can be climbed with Updraft. Then you have a height advantage.
Don’t forget that with Cloudburst, you have a quick and effective way to control the battlefield:
Preferably throw the smoke bombs around corners to take away visibility from lurking enemies.
Practice the throw around corners in the training mode; this makes the ability much more useful.
Jett’s ultimate, Blade Storm, is one of the best skills in the game and should definitely be mastered:
Combine Blade Storm with other skills, preferably Tailwind. The throwing knives won’t be put away as long when using Tailwind compared to regular weapons. Therefore, you can really rush the enemy, kill them, repeat that with the next enemy, recharge Tailwind, and then escape or continue aggressively.
Always use the single-fire mode (left mouse button) at a distance, but if the enemy is very close, then release all knives with a right-click.
Use the ultimate either in rounds where it gets tight or when you want to save money. Since the knives replenish with each kill, especially in the endgame, you can practice an extremely fast “run&gun” gameplay that is otherwise not possible in Valorant. Therefore, it is quite common for Jett players to pull off a clutch in a round that is going poorly and carry the whole team.
A devastating combo is to glide through the air with Updraft and use the perfect accuracy of the throwing knives to take down enemies from the air.
Fun Fact: Jett is one of the best agents to solve the Jumping Puzzle alongside Omen.
What should I be careful with when playing Jett/how can I counter her? Jett is a very strong opponent, having numerous advantages in 1vs1 encounters. However, there are a few weaknesses that both you as Jett and her opponents should be aware of:
Jett needs freedom of movement. If you slow her down or block her, she might not be able to escape in time. Use effects like Sage’s slow or Ice Wall to block her escape routes.
Use fast-firing weapons like SMGs, rifles, or the Phantom to shoot through smoke clouds and potentially catch a hidden Jett.
Jett typically comes from unexpected places. If you know she is on the enemy team, always expect her to appear from behind at any moment. Ideally, secure those “back doors” with traps like Cypher’s tripwire. If Jett runs through there, you’ll know she’s coming.
If you’re playing Jett yourself, be cautious when Cypher is on the enemy team and make sure not to activate the tripwire.
Always look up when entering a room on maps like Haven. Jett often camps on the boxes.
Be careful with smoke bombs and other similar effects. Jett can quickly traverse them and might surprise you out of the fog.
Note that using Tailwind means that she won’t have a weapon shortly after. An advancing Jett is an easy target unless she has her knives out!
A knife-throwing Jett is a nightmare that you can only defeat in a 1vs1 duel with very fast reflexes. It’s better to try to defeat her with grenades or shots through walls whenever you have the opportunity.
Although Jett is a type of ninja, she is not necessarily silent. Her skills Tailwind and Updraft are accompanied by audible wind noise, so be mindful of that when facing Jett.
The slow zone is a problem for Jett.
How does Jett function in a team? Jett is not a good team player. She performs very well alone and can only bring a bit of utility to team play with her smoke bombs. Ideally, Jett flanks the enemy and attacks them from behind while the team distracts the enemy elsewhere.
She also excels when she is the last agent left on the team and her ultimate is ready. Jett can potentially defeat an overwhelming force with wild run&gun gameplay and clutch the round.
Therefore, Jett is particularly a good choice when playing with random teammates and you don’t expect much coordination.
Which agent pairs well with Jett? Jett tends to operate alone and doesn’t necessarily need a partner. However, there are a few agents who overall make her more effective:
Sova can reveal enemies through smoke bombs with his recon arrows, allowing Jett to know where they are, so she can dash in and take them out.
Sage is a good partner as she can heal you if an attack doesn’t go well. However, be careful not to inadvertently step into her slowing zone or have Sage block your attack path with an Ice Wall.
Breach is also a good partner, as his skills can stun enemies through walls. Just dash in and finish them off.
Brimstone can create a perfect stealth path for Jett with the clever use of his smoke bombs.
In a team with Phoenix, another strong duelist, you can effectively attack an enemy together. Phoenix can confuse opponents with his flashbangs while you rush in to finish off the rest. Additionally, it seems Jett finds Phoenix really attractive, judging by her voice lines…
Phoenix can effectively support Jett in attack. It’s no coincidence that they are both the flagship heroes of Valorant!
Jett: Starting Setup and Suitable Weapons
What starting setup is recommended? Jett needs her movement options. Therefore, buy at least one Updraft; luckily, Tailwind is free. As for weapons, choose ones that can quickly kill at close range. If possible, choose either a Shorty or the fast-firing Frenzy. Having at least 1 Cloudburst for surprise attacks or escapes is also beneficial.
What weapon suits Jett? She is always on the move and wants to get close to the enemy. Therefore, SMGs and shotguns work well for her:
The Specter is not only quiet; it also shoots quickly and is great for run&gun, which fits Jett.
If you can handle shotguns, you should definitely take the Judge with Jett. Especially when flanking at close range, you can take down enemies with one-hit kills.
Among the assault rifles, the Phantom is a good choice as it fires quickly and works well at close to medium range. Additionally, it is silent.
Alternatively, Jett can also serve well as a camper. If you are defending, you can reach otherwise unreachable high spots and snipe from there. In that case, it’s best to use the Guardian, which allows you some mobility.
Where does Jett stand compared to the other agents? Here, it is essential to distinguish between playing Valorant with a well-coordinated team or alone with randoms. In a standard game, where you just want to play a few rounds without much coordination, Jett is a very strong character as a self-sufficient lone fighter. Therefore, she is found in almost every team.
In competitive games and well-coordinated teams, however, the situation changes. Here, the question always arises: “Do we need a top killer or someone to improve the entire team?” For Jett, the outlook is not so good. She can only provide some utility to team advances with her smoke bombs, which other heroes can also do, and sometimes even better.
However, Jett offers an extraordinarily high potential for creating a clutch with her ultimate. So if your round goes badly, you can be glad if Jett is still alive and might turn the tide in a wild 3vs1 knife massacre.
How can I improve in Valorant? That’s it for the agent Jett and her pros and cons in the game. If you’re looking for more advice, tips, and tricks for Valorant, you might find it in our article here. But remember that in tactical games like Valorant, practice makes perfect.
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Have you been playing the same MMO and multiplayer games for years, or has your taste changed? Let’s find out together. Tell us at MeinMMO what genre you are currently playing and what you played in the past.
What it’s about: MMOs and multiplayer games are dynamic and change through regular updates right before our eyes. There are significant fluctuations in the popularity of certain MMO genres:
Some new genres experience a steep rise in popularity and fight their way to the top of the charts.
Others “go out of fashion” or disappear completely into oblivion.
However, there are also MMO and multiplayer genres that fought for their place years ago and have remained popular since.
There are regular significant changes in this field and these changes are also reflected in our gaming libraries. Therefore, we want to know from you whether and how your genre preferences have changed in recent years.
So tell us:
What genres are you currently playing the most?
What did you play the most 2 years ago? What about 5 years ago?
Has your taste changed over time, or have you stuck with the same genre? What are the reasons for that?
Here’s how you can vote: You can cast your votes in the survey tool further down:
On the first slide, each of you can vote for the MMO genre you are currently playing the most.
On the second, it continues with the genre you played the most 2 years ago.
On the third slide, you can then vote for the MMO genre you were addicted to 5 years ago.
Keep in mind that the games in the brackets next to the genres are only examples meant to represent them. You don’t have to have played exactly these games, but something in that direction.
The survey ends on April 28. Have fun voting!
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The Elite TMs are coming to Pokémon GO this weekend, and we finally know which Pokémon can benefit from them. Here is the list.
What are Elite TMs? These special TMs were announced some time ago and they are finally coming into the game. You can teach a Pokémon of your choice an exclusive move that it could only learn during special events or has since been removed.
Not every Pokémon is suitable for the Elite TM because they simply do not learn an exclusive move. We will show you the complete list of Pokémon that can benefit from the Elite TM.
Exclusive attacks for Community Day can be taught anytime with the Elite TM
List shows all Pokémon for the Elite TM
Where does the information come from? The information about the Pokémon comes from data miners (via reddit). They searched the game files of Pokémon GO and came across this list.
This is the list: Below we show you all exclusive attacks and which Pokémon can learn these moves via Elite TM.
How do you get Elite TMs for the first time? These special items are available for the first time during the Community Day with Abra. You can get an item package containing the TMs for 1280 PokéCoins. In total, the package contains:
Elite Charge TM
30x Ultra Balls
3x Super Incubators
3x Incense
This is how you can also get the TM: Anyone who is active in the PvP League can earn Elite TMs. If you reach at least Rank 7, you can claim the TM as a reward at the end of Season 1, on May 1st.
Other ways to obtain the special Elite TMs are not known at this time. To rank at least 7 in the PvP League, you should choose strong PvP attackers.
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In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, healthy teamwork leads to victory. However, it was proven otherwise by a lone wolf who was abandoned by his team. Instead of giving up, he played the match of his life.
What’s going on? The fast-paced multiplayer shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare rewards good reactions and refined teamwork. Yet, if you are not out there with your crazy squad, you don’t always get a good team on your side.
This also happened to the Redditor with the friendly nickname “MuricansAreDisabld” (MAD). His team left him high and dry in a round of “Capture the Flag” shortly after the start. He was on his own. 1vs5 in a objective-based game mode. So what to do … also give up? Or go all out?
However, “MAD” had an extremely good day. He remembered that one shouldn’t go out too much at the moment and remained steadfast in the game. Instead of going under, he played the match of his life and got his first Nuke of his CoD career. Finally, a positive lockdown story.
Nuke despite Rage-Quit – MAD is celebrated by tens of thousands
What does it look like? On reddit, he shared the clip of the match and was able to gather over 32,000 upvotes in less than a day:
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In the clip, “MAD” cut together 25 of his 30 kills in a row, showcasing his impressive streak. Although the enemy managed to secure 2 flags, it was not enough to stop the highly motivated lone wolf. At the start of the second round, he collected another 9 kills in a row and secured his very first Nuke. He ended the match victorious for himself and his newly joined team.
After this grand performance, one can only hope that he is not classified as a cheater and ends up on the new cheater servers.
How did he do it? “MAD” commented on his post himself and apologized for his camping playstyle and that he plays the popular M4. He also shared his setup:
Barrel: Corvus custom marksman
Muzzle: Silencer (Monolith)
Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
Ammunition: 50-round magazine
Grip Tape: Patterned Grip Tape
He proceeded calmly and collected himself to achieve the objectives, ambushing enemies who wanted to bring the flag to the objective. After a kill, he usually quickly takes cover and can thus continue to build his long streak. He was briefly tempted to terrorize his enemies a bit more with the Juggernaut suit, but then decided on the big play and secured his Nuke.
What does the thread look like? Surprisingly nice and friendly. A larger discussion started about the modification options of the M4 and encouragement about “MAD’s” playstyle. Some said that he hadn’t played so campy and had delivered a really good performance:
Zantillex: “Camping isn’t that bad when you play it like in the clip. It’s the camping where you sit in a corner with a claymore and don’t move the whole match that’s annoying.”
CovahMachiavelli: “Honestly, hats off to you, bro. It was damn delightful to watch that.”
CaPtCooKiEee: “Players like you have my deepest respect. Winning or losing against a full team.”
Almost everyone agrees, “MAD” accomplished something big here, and many enjoyed watching. Quite similar to a Warzone clip that became emotional thanks to a banger by Céline Dion to a touching death drone strike.
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The head of Overwatch, Jeff Kaplan, has introduced some changes coming to the team shooter: Blizzard has revised the communication. Anyone who wants can replace the eternal “I need healing” with a “Sorry.” 576 new voice lines are coming to Overwatch. A patch is already live on the PTR, the test server.
This is the exciting new change: Kaplan announced yesterday from his home office that Overwatch will soon give players more ways to communicate with other players through pre-made voice lines of their heroes.
This will go beyond the existing “Emote Wheel,” where you don’t have to type clumsily but simply select the right phrase for the situation. Players will soon be able to customize this wheel to their own needs.
This is what the new wheel looks like on the PTR. Source: YouTube
This “Communications Wheel” will allow players to choose from 26 different voice lines for each part in the wheel with the new update.
Every hero in Overwatch will also receive some new voice lines.
As a user on Twitter reveals, 18 new voice lines are coming for each hero, totaling 576.
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Here you can hear the new countdown of D.Va in action
Sorry, sorry, sorry and 17 other phrases for each hero
These are the most important new voice lines: Kaplan has presented some options regarding what players can say with the new voice lines:
one voice line is to inform teammates that they should retreat
one voice line serves as a farewell greeting
the third important new voice line is the ability to apologize
additionally, players can now start a countdown as their character, meaning they can count down to better coordinate an attack
Especially the “apologizing” feature is said to have been a major demand from players, according to Kaplan. Until now, only Mei could apologize with the famous “Sorry, Sorry, Sorry.”
Likes to be healed: Genji.
“I need healing” or “Thanks” were getting annoying
This was the situation so far: As some complain, the voice system has mainly been used to constantly beg for healing (especially Genji mains were known for this) or to sarcastically grumble when the match did not go as planned by constantly thanking teammates.
What else is in the update: A small joke in the update is that players can now reset the basketball. You just need to click a switch. The basketball is a thing players like to kill time with in Overwatch.
There are also some balance changes to the heroes. The “too big heads” of Echo and Reinhardt will be reduced as they were apparently too vulnerable to headshots.
Flashback Nuri Sahin is newly available in FIFA 20. Here you will find the solution for the Sahin SBC.
This is Flashback Sahin: With Nuri Sahin, players, especially those who focus on a strong Bundesliga team, can secure an exciting card.
The Werder player has received a strong Flashback card, increasing his overall rating from 78 to 89. This is clearly noticeable in the stats: For example, there was a massive update of 46 points in speed. Sahin’s pace is now 77 instead of 31.
In comparison, you can see how strong the new card is
All other values have also been significantly increased. The only downside is that Sahin has a stamina rating of 80, so he doesn’t maintain that level for the entire game.
Flashback Sahin SBC – This is how you solve it
This is how you solve the Sahin SBC: You need to submit a total of two teams. The first requires an 83-rated team with at least one player from BVB or Werder Bremen. Additionally, a Team-of-the-Week player and a chemistry of 80 are needed. A possible solution could look like this:
A possible solution for the first SBC (via FUTBIN)
The second team requires an overall rating of 85 and a chemistry of 75. It also needs a player from the Bundesliga. However, you have many freedoms here as well. A possible solution could look like this:
This is how you can solve the second SBC (via FUTBIN)
How much does Flashback Sahin cost? The current price for the SBC is about 130,000 coins if you need to buy the required teams completely new. This of course decreases if you already have suitable players in your club.
Aside from that, there are also a Premium Gold Jumbo Pack and a Prime Mixed Players pack for the subtasks, which can help you recoup at least part of the price.
It can, for example, be combined with the Flashback card of Boateng, which is also an exciting alternative for Bundesliga teams.
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Resourceful fans of Fallout 76 have found a hidden treasure that seems to be meant only for animal-loving players. We will show you how to find the loot hideout.
This feature has likely been in the game for a while, as an employee from Bethesda expressed joy that the hidden treasure has finally been found.
Radstag leads you to hidden treasure
Here’s how to get to the loot hideout: If you see a mutated RADstag with the trait “observant,” you shouldn’t just shoot it right away.
The reddit user had followed the stag and suddenly found himself in front of a pile of loot hidden in a tree. Here’s a short video of an encounter with the stag:
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Players report finding rare weapons, armor, and more there. The treasure is so well hidden that you probably wouldn’t have found it without the stag.
Is this intentional? In the comments on reddit, some players mentioned that it could have just been a coincidence and that the stag didn’t intentionally lead the player to the hideout.
In response, community manager Ladydevann from Bethesda stated: “This is great. I’ve been waiting for someone to find it. I haven’t discovered it myself yet.”
It was also confirmed that the stag is indeed meant to lead players to this loot hideout.
Is such a hideout an isolated case? Fallout 76 is full of hidden loot caches and you constantly have to solve puzzles to access them. For instance, there is a small treasure hidden in a climbing forest.
However, following this stag is not as easy as it sounds. You still need some skill – or a powerful jetpack to cheat a little.
You can download and try The Division 2 for free on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The demo version of the shooter offers you hours of content. We will show you everything about the download and the extent of the free “Division 2 Demo”.
What is it about? Ubisoft’s loot shooter “The Division 2” no longer relies on free weekends to let you try out the game for free.
A new trial version is available permanently. Downloading is completely free. After installation, you can level your characters up to level 8. Progress you unlock for free can be transferred to the “full” game if you decide to purchase The Division 2.
The free demo has been available since April 21, 2020.
How long can you play? You can play the demo for up to 8 hours and can reach a maximum level of 8 when trying out the content of Division 2. After that, it’s over. Anyone who wants to continue playing will have to buy the full game.
What’s included in the demo? The trial version has almost no restrictions. You can access everything that is unlocked for your level.
Select the game from the results and choose the Trial version (free trial)
Now start the download
Here you can find The Division 2 in the PlayStation Store. Keep in mind that the desktop view of the PS Store currently does not display the test version of The Division 2. However, when you access the mobile site via your smartphone, the offer is visible.
What awaits you in The Division 2 now
What is special about The Division 2? The Division 2 is a shared world online shooter and the successor to Tom Clancy’s The Division. The game is played from a third-person perspective, uses a cover system, and emphasizes RPG elements like skills, character progression, or loot in the style of Diablo.
Are you ready to save the world with your agent?
What is it about? You take on the role of agents of the Strategic Homeland Division. After a virus outbreak has thrown the world into chaos, you are tasked with restoring law and order in the capital of the United States.
Because the United States is increasingly sinking into civil war. Ruthless factions threaten to destroy the foundation of democracy and terrorize the suffering population. It is therefore up to you to put an end to this.
How is it played? In The Division 2, you can play various PvP and PvE content with up to 4 players in a group (up to 8 in a raid). There is matchmaking for almost all activities.
What happened recently? In early March 2020, the major “Warlords of New York” expansion was released. This is currently the latest content in the game. However, this must be purchased separately and is not part of the free demo.
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The 1st live event with Travis Scott took place on Friday, April 24 in Fortnite. It was a real spectacle. Our author Eilyn Rapp was there live. See here how the largest live concert so far unfolded.
How did the event go? The live concert started at 1:05 AM. Players were on stage waiting. Music played, and one could see a planet getting closer and closer.
Suddenly, all players were thrown into the air, and a giant, animated Travis Scott appeared and began to perform.
Players were transported from one world to another, where the entire scenery changed. One moment you were watching Travis, the next moment you found yourself underwater, and then suddenly you were in space.
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In comparison: At the Marshmello concert, which took place more than a year ago, about 10 million players watched. Thus, the Travis Scott concert set a new record.
The “Travis Scott” concert was simply epic
I, Eilyn Rapp, was live at the concert and must say: It is so far the best live event that has ever taken place in Fortnite.
Who is speaking here? Eilyn Rapp has been playing Fortnite for almost 2.5 years. During this time, she has experienced all live events of Fortnite herself. As a big fan of these events, she is very critical and compares the details between the various live events more closely. The “Travis Scott” concert was her favorite so far, even though she is not the biggest fan of Travis.
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The whole animation, the lights, the music, and the different mechanics really amazed me. Epic even managed to allow swimming underwater, and that was just for a brief scene in the concert.
There has never been a live event that showed so many different scenes. Each scene had its own accent and new things to discover. I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen.
There were constantly surprises that almost gave you goosebumps. This concert is truly recommended, whether you are a “Travis Scott” fan or not.
My personal highlight: Flying in space and admiring the planets
The execution was so epic that the music was almost pushed into the background. Personally, I think Epic has really outdone themselves. I can truly only recommend everyone to watch it for themselves.
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The mood around Destiny 2 is currently poor. Bungie has already acknowledged this and now wants to be more open about its plans regarding the most critical aspects and problems. The studio has made a start with its plans to improve the Trials and the measures against cheaters.
The mood is poor – Here’s what Bungie plans to do: If you are currently on Reddit, generally in the community, or in Destiny 2 itself, you’ll notice in many places – The mood is poor.
It’s not just about the meager content of Season 10. Many see Destiny 2 at a low point, but at the same time, they do not see any measures from Bungie to turn things around. It is criticized that the developers do not even clearly communicate how Destiny 2 and its problems are to proceed.
They made a start in the current “This Week at Bungie” blog with plans for the Trials and measures against cheaters – both major points of criticism from the community.
How Bungie plans to improve the Trials of Osiris
What is the problem with the Trials? The Trials were supposed to be the big highlight of the season but have problems and are almost dead after 5 weeks.
Fair play in the Trials?
A major problem is the rewards. Many find them not attractive enough, especially for flawless runs and compared to other endgame activities. Special rewards, such as the Adept weapons from Destiny 1, are missing. Additionally, it’s sometimes more effective to reset the ticket early after 3 wins instead of going for 7 wins for flawless. This way, one farms rewards through the tokens.
Cheaters are also a big problem in the Trials, but more on that later.
These are Bungie’s goals for the Trials: The aim is to encourage good players to go for 7 wins. Generally, the rule should be: The further you go, the better the rewards.
Players who have already achieved a flawless run over the weekend should receive incentives to repeat it – not just to ruin the flawless for other teams.
Furthermore, Bungie wants to ensure that the Trials offer something for all players – regardless of skill. Not everyone is a PvP god, and the Trials are meant for the best PvP players – Bungie is aware of this. However, someone who is not as good in the Crucible but tries their best at the challenge should also be rewarded.
The Trials gear is not easy to earn
This is what Bungie specifically wants to change in the Trials: To prevent players from just farming 3 wins on the ticket, token milestones will be introduced in Season 11 – at 3, 5, and 7 wins. These will provide increasingly larger amounts of tokens. The bonus from the Season Pass will additionally increase the token amount, and a flawless run will earn you a ton of extra tokens.
For players who are not PvP pros, there will be a weekly bounty that should encourage weekly participation in the Trials – without needing victories. If the bounty is completed, it rewards players with the same item that is also earned for 3 wins.
In order to ensure that the Trials can compete with other endgame activities in terms of rewards, there will be higher chances to earn Masterwork materials through the Trials. In Season 11, there will be Masterwork/Infusion resources for 3, 5, and 7 wins. Additionally, the idea of introducing a new Trials ticket focused on farming Masterwork materials is being considered.
Furthermore, Bungie is looking into how to improve the Trials in the long term. They are currently considering possibilities for new flawless weapons – similar to the Adept weapons from Destiny 1. Although these would not carry the same name, they would have other differences to stand out from other firearms.
Currently, there is the idea for a kind of Adept mod slot instead of the regular mod slot. This special slot could then utilize custom-built mods alongside regular weapon mods. However, this is still an early concept, so a lot could still change.
Big plans are announced in Destiny
These are Bungie’s plans against cheaters in Destiny 2
Cheaters have become a major problem: Numerous players complain that there seem to be more and more annoying cheaters in Destiny 2 – especially on PC. And their feeling seems to be correct. Bungie has now reported that cheating in Destiny 2 has significantly increased since January 2020 – on average by about 50%. At higher skill levels, even more significantly.
Cheating is ruining a lot of players’ Destiny experience with Aimbots, Memory Poking attacks, Wallhacks, Lag Switching, and DDOS attacks – especially for many Trials players. This causes a lot of frustration and adds to the negative mood.
With the return of the Trials, Bungie expected the rise. Therefore, they were prepared and anything but idle. Before the Season of Worthy, they were weekly limiting or banning an average of 656 players, whereas this number has grown to 2,133 players per week in the first 4 weeks after the start of Season 10.
This is what Bungie wants to do about the cheating problem (additionally): However, they are not satisfied with how much cheating is still happening in Destiny 2, especially in the Trials. They want to continue to do everything possible to prevent cheating in Destiny 2 or minimize it as much as possible.
Therefore, they plan to implement additional measures to further curb cheating.
Resources will be reallocated, meaning more staff will be assigned to the critical anti-cheat area. More capacity simply means more effectiveness.
A rethinking of Bungie’s anti-cheat policy is taking place. Members of a fireteam where a cheater is present are no longer safe. Bungie now reserves the right to warn or ban anyone who has benefited from cheating – even if they themselves did not cheat.
Players who play with account-carry services or share account information with these services, allowing them to cheat on their behalf, may also be punished.
“Always be honest”
There is consideration to require a certain amount of playtime for participation in the Trials – for example, 100 hours played on the account for participation in matches where a ticket with more than 4 wins is at stake. By increasing the time it takes for a new account to become Trials-ready, they also increase the effectiveness of bans, as newly created accounts from banned cheaters would not be able to start up immediately.
Furthermore, Bungie might reevaluate the open accessibility of the Trials. The studio states that it may have been a mistake not to tie the Trials to a paid season. This would have provided another hurdle for “Free-to-Play” cheaters. There will be no changes regarding this in the Season of Worthy, but they may rethink this aspect for future seasons.
