You can currently play the action game Hitman The Complete First Season for free on PS4 – until early May. We explain what you need to considerand how you can play the action game for free.
What’s the deal with the free play? Sony and IO Interactive are currently allowing you to try the action game Hitman for free on PlayStation 4. After the PS Plus games for May have been heavily criticized, Hitman serves as a nice diversion. And the best part is that you don’t have to do much:
You log into your PSN account and open the shop page
Alternatively, you can also get the game directly through PlayStation and its store.
How long is Hitman 1 free on PS4? You can play the game on PS4 for free between April 30 and May 3 – and that includes the entire first season. It includes seven episodes and locations as well as six bonus missions – plenty to do for the duration of the trial.
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Contrary to initial assumptions and reports on Reddit, “Hitman – The Complete First Season” is not permanently free on PS4 – even though 3 other games are currently being given away for PS4. Hitman is just a free trial. We have corrected the article accordingly.
Where can you find Hitman – The Complete First Season for free? The action game for PS4 can be found in the in-house PlayStation Store. You can find the link to the shop here with us:
Hitman – The Complete First Season is currently free for PS4
What is Hitman anyway? In the game, you play as Agent 47, an elite killer genetically altered into the perfect killing machine. In various missions, your task is to eliminate specific targets. On PC, our colleagues from GameStar rate the game at 81 points (via GameStar.de).
The special thing about it is: You have complete freedom in how you eliminate the target. You can disguise yourself or use the environment of the game.
The Space MMOEVE Online is a complex game that can indeed seem daunting. However, it has many fans who are passionately involved. Hilmar Pétursson, head of CCP Games, explains why he believes this is the case.
How does Hilmar Pétursson explain the players’ passion? Hilmar Pétursson believes players often become fans of EVE Online when they receive help from other players after a significant loss. This devastating feeling of having lost everything they built up is alleviated by the social behavior of helping players. It brings them together.
It is often this element of a devastating loss that becomes a turning point for players in EVE Online. When they lose their spaceship or make a mistake that costs them everything they have earned so far, and when they have the social support to get through it, they truly become a real EVE player.
Hilmar Pétursson, CCP Games
In a battle, losing everything can be frustrating in EVE Online.
EVE Online is known for its combat, competition, and exploration, but the highest percentage of players identify as helpers. They want to help others, and in a game that offers so many opportunities for mistakes and losses, helpers thrive. And when we look at the people who identify as helpers, we see they have the highest engagement.
Hilmar Pétursson, CCP Games
What does this mean for EVE Online and the players? Loss doesn’t always mean throwing everything away and quitting a game—here the griefing of the MMO can help. Especially in an online game like EVE Online, it is the social cohesion, the help from fellow players that encourages one to try again and do it better. Loss can also awaken ambition, and ambition is something that can take you far in EVE Online.
Besides EVE Online, there are many other interesting online games that can definitely captivate you too. In the MeinMMO list of the 15 best MMOs and MMORPGs of 2020, you will definitely find something on MeinMMO.
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In Pokémon GO, there is currently a lot of confusion surrounding a tweet from Niantic announcing the switch of two regional Pokémon. However, it has since been deleted.
This is the tweet in question: Last night, at 10:00 PM German time, Niantic tweeted that Volbeat and Illumise would switch their regions. So we would be getting Illumise.
But shortly afterwards, the tweet was deleted. Trainers were hotly discussing the topic, as a switch would upset many players.
Trainers were primarily hunting for the new regional Pokémon in their respective regions and wanted to get the shiny there. The existing regional Pokémon would still appear after the event, and there would still be time to hunt for the shiny.
However, with a possible switch, that would no longer be possible, and they would have essentially searched in vain for the wrong regional Pokémon.
Only a few players would actually be happy about this. After all, they had a whole week to catch Illumise in this country. So from a Pokédex entry point of view, the switch would not be interesting.
Illumise is currently not appearing in Germany, but the deleted tweet claimed otherwise.
Are the two Pokémon switching now? In Niantic’s tweet, it was stated that the two Pokémon had already switched. Theoretically, one should be able to catch Illumise in Germany already, but that is not the case. Volbeat still appears here.
A switch has definitely not taken place, and the deletion of the tweet suggests that it was only published by mistake.
Nonetheless, it seems that Niantic at least had the plan for a switch. However, there is now a lot of criticism about it. It remains to be seen whether Niantic will actually go through with this step and ignore the opinions of trainers regarding it.
These would certainly not be the first Pokémon to switch their regions. Lunastein and Sonnfel have swapped their regions multiple times, and Sengo and Vipitis were originally found in different regions.
Many regional Pokémon have, however, only been found in their regions since the game’s release. A detailed list of all regional Pokémon can be found here. There you will also see where exactly the Pokémon appear and where you should travel to find especially many regional Pokémon.
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The developers of Massive are still diligently working on The Division 2 and have now granted a first insight into what we can expect in the next major patch, Title Update 9.1. Many players will likely be pleased with the planned NPC changes.
Another big update? In April, two major patches for The Division 2 arrived with Title Update 8.5 and Title Update 9. However, Massive admits that the shooter still has issues. Therefore, work on the game continues, and the next major patch is already in the works – Title Update 9.1.
When is TU9.1 scheduled to arrive? So far, it is stated that the new Title Update is planned for mid-May. However, a specific date will likely be announced next Wednesday as part of the new “State of the Game” blog, according to the developers.
These changes from Title Update 9.1 have already been revealed by Massive
In the current State of the Game from 29.04, there was already a brief insight into what to expect. Note that this is just a short teaser, and further changes are to be communicated in the coming weeks. The following adjustments are therefore not everything to look forward to.
These 3 changes are likely to please many: The (so far) most important changes affect the NPCs, specifically the AI enemies in The Division 2. For instance, the following adjustments will be made
the aggressiveness of NPCs
the precision of NPCs
as well as their grenade spam
will be revised. And this will certainly please many players. Because most of the changes are based on player feedback, and these points have been among the most annoying problems with the AI for many since the launch.
A popular meme – the SMG of a Hyena (Source: Lnym on Reddit)
Enemies acting absolutely recklessly, ignoring all fire and aggressively rushing the player, are included, as are enemies who accurately hit at extreme distances with Uzis or shotguns like snipers.
Almost a running gag are also the flying grenades from some enemy units that hit their mark every time with the surgical precision of a laser-guided bomb – and that over great distances and seemingly in continuous fire.
Now it seems that this will (hopefully) soon come to an end.
What else is expected to change with TU9.1: In addition to the NPC changes, the following has been indicated for the next major client update:
Numerous bug fixes for various issues in the game
Fix of frame rate drops in the Dark Zone
An adjustment of the Warhound convoy activity. In its current form, it grants a lot of XP, but Massive does not see it as an exploit, just as “too generous.” This is set to change with the patch.
A Warhound
What’s next until Title Update 9.1? TU9.1 will be a major update with many changes, so a client patch. But until then, smaller server-side updates will fix minor issues during maintenance, according to the developers. So, work on the game will continue.
The video shows which two games you will receive with the PS Plus subscription in May.
PS Plus in May: “Why two simulations?”
Because not everyone likes the two simulations – especially since many were still hoping for Dying Light and Dark Souls, which quickly turned out to be fake.
User FredCHAIR writes: “Well, I thought this “leak” about Dark Souls Remastered and Dying Light was too good to be true. But at least I don’t own either of the games.”
Flynn_The_Fox is upset: “Ouch. Why two simulations? Isn’t it clear that two different genres are better?”
And dmitrisghost adds: “Exactly. Not to mention that many players (probably most players) are not particularly interested in simulations.”
At least thedeaththeater1410 tries to look at it a bit more positively: “The games are really good, but both are very similar. I have no idea how well Skylines runs on the PS4, but it runs great on PC.”
Players Suggest Alternatives
What do players want? Some do not mind the simulations themselves, but the fact that both games are released in the same month. The games are too similar, and they would have preferred a simulation alongside an action game.
Another reddit user says: “How about [instead] Stardew Valley?” Others argue that the PS Plus games are actually bonafide PC games and not genuine console games.
How are the PS Plus games for May rated?
The PS Plus games in May 2020
What is Farming Simulator 19? In Farming Simulator, you run a farm and take care of cows, pigs, or wheat cultivation. You take on the role of a farmer. The Simulator has also received an eSport league.
How is the game rated? It has 19,677 reviews on Steam and is very positively rated. Many users praise the game for its many options. For example, I-O-Z-B_KaffeeJunky writes after 2,357 hours of play: “I can’t complain. There are plenty of options in the game. [I] haven’t played it for nothing for so many hours.”
What is Cities: Skylines? In Cities: Skylines, you take charge of a city and take care of building homes, industry, and infrastructure.
How is the game rated? The game has 87,694 reviews on Steam, and they are very positive. Many users refer to it as the “better Sim City” and for example, Le0n.exe writes: “Cities: Skylines is one of those games where you always lose track of time. You start in the afternoon to play for an hour, and suddenly it’s dark again.”
We haven’t heard much about the mobile hack-and-slay Diablo Immortal for quite a while. We’ll see how the action RPG is doing and whether we can still expect a release in 2020.
When is Diablo Immortal supposed to be released? Blizzard has not yet officially commented on a release date for the hack and slay. However, Activision Blizzard stated in an investor call that the alpha tests are still planned for 2020. Initial regional tests are supposed to start as early as summer.
However, we still do not have a release date for Diablo Immortal. It is quite possible that the action RPG will be released in 2020. However, Blizzard is known for releasing games only when the studio is truly satisfied with them. This means it would not be surprising if Diablo Immortal is only released in 2021.
Diablo Immortal still doesn’t have a release date.
Strange Communication
But it’s already finished, right? The situation is a bit curious and confusing. Because in February 2019, the Chinese development studio behind the game, Netease, stated that Diablo Immortal was basically finished, but the launch date depended on Activision Blizzard.
However, head developer Wyatt Cheng disagreed at Blizzcon last year and referred to this as a rumor. Therefore, it cannot be said how far the development of the hack and slay has progressed.
Why do we hear so little about the game? As mentioned, Blizzard wants to release games only when the developers are convinced of their quality. With the disastrous launch of Warcraft 3: Reforged, the studio has certainly become more cautious.
Furthermore, the announcement of Diablo Immortal at Blizzcon 2018 was received poorly. Blizzard must show that the mobile game is a “real” Diablo. It must not feel like many mobile Asian action RPGs, such as Crusaders of Light. While these games are very successful in Asia, they often struggle in the West. And Diablo fans simply expect something different here, namely a Diablo.
Additionally, the quality of these mobile RPGs is steadily improving. Just look at Black Desert Online. Smilegate is also planning a mobile version of the highly successful Lost Ark. Diablo Immortal has strong competition and needs to distinguish itself from it. Achieving this requires finesse and apparently impacts the development time.
Nonetheless, it’s about time we heard something from Diablo Immortal again. The fact that we could be nearing the finish line is indicated by Blizzard hiring Rod Fergusson as a so-called “Closer” for the Diablo brand earlier this year. He is known for finishing projects. So it could be that the action RPG is in the final phase and is not far from release.
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The gameplay video shows what Diablo Immortal looks like.
What is Diablo Immortal? Diablo Immortal is a hack ‘n slay that is being developed by the Chinese development studio Netease in collaboration with Blizzard and aims to bring the well-known Diablo gaming experience to mobile devices.
Blizzard constantly emphasizes that players should not expect a typical mobile game experience but a “real” Diablo.
The story of the game is set between the events of Diablo 2 and Diablo 3.
You can choose between the classes, Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Crusader, Monk, Necromancer, and Wizard.
You will explore many zones, such as the town of Wortham and the Dark Wood while participating in world events.
The controls have of course been designed so that you can comfortably perform all functions through the smartphone display.
Action-packed battles against monsters are at the center, but they unfold slightly differently than in Diablo 1 to 3. Because there is no mana. Instead, you charge your skills in three charges. You also have powerful ultimate abilities that you must charge up as well. Each class has its own special ultimate. All of this is intended to make Diablo Immortal a bit more skill-intensive and action-packed than the other titles.
Of course, it is still important to collect loot to improve your hero through items.
You can also pass the time waiting for Diablo Immortal with other interesting action RPGs. For that, you should take a look at the MeinMMO list of 9 new hack and slays that are set to be released in 2020.
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The Twitch streamer TimTheTatman was on the verge of completing the new contract “Most Wanted” in Call of Duty: Warzone. He was already celebrating, but at the proverbial last second, he got taken out.
TimTheTatman had activated exactly this contract. He took cover in a house and seemed to be completing the contract, but just before the timer expired, he failed.
Last-second kill prevents the respawn
This is the clip: TimTheTatman had just taken out an enemy team that was hunting him. Only a few seconds remained, and his whole team would have been back in the battle:
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His teammates and he were already counting down, but with 3 seconds left, he was suddenly caught from the side. A sniper on the roof of another house had seen him and took him out with a headshot.
After a brief shock and the statement “Oh my God, I got sniped!” he and his team burst out laughing. The kill just a few seconds before the timer expired was probably too funny, as he and his team were already looking forward to the respawn of their teammates.
What is this contract about? For many players, it is probably the ultimate reward to bring back their entire team into the game. After all, until now, you could only occasionally bring back your teammates for a fee of $4,500.
Especially towards the end of the round, such a contract can be truly invaluable. Because with it, you can bring back 3 players at once in the “4-man BR” and gain new momentum for the rest of the match.
However, achieving this reward is quite difficult. A bounty is placed on the player for a full 5 minutes, and he is openly visible to all opponents on the Warzone maps. You are literally hunted across the entire map. So if you are not yet experienced in Warzone, you should choose one of the other contracts.
The greater the joy when you succeed with the contract, the more bitter it is when you get taken out in the proverbial last second.
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Call of Duty: Warzone will focus on events like Fortnite and also advance the story running in the background. This hidden story apparently continues with the new update 1.20. Players are increasingly encountering mysterious access cards. Are they the solution to the great bunker mystery?
New update is here: On April 29, CoD: Warzone and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare received the new major update 1.20. This brought several changes to the game, including some not listed in the patch notes.
There are now, among other things, mysterious red access cards with which players have not yet been able to do anything. However, data miners have discovered something exciting in the new game data: The mysterious bunkers might soon open.
Source: Reddit user deemoeterentino via Dexerto
Warzone and story? Recently, the developers at Infinity Ward announced that Warzone will focus on events like those in Fortnite. This aims to advance the story and develop the world and characters of the battle royale.
Things should just happen, without much explanation
These “things” should lead to changes, events, or occurrences
In doing so, CoD wants to be “more mature and darker” than Fortnite.
And after the recent update, it looks like that is exactly what is happening.
Recently, the mysterious bunkers on the CoD: Warzone map have sparked debates. Many players are anticipating an exciting development. So far, the bunkers are not accessible. Now, mysterious access cards have come into play. How is everything connected? What might we expect at Warzone soon?
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Mysterious access cards are in the game: Since the last update, players have occasionally stumbled upon a new item – the red access card.
As for what it is for, so far it is unknown. Nothing has yet been discovered that shows what the card does or where it can be used. However, many assume it is directly related to the bunkers – even though it probably won’t directly open the protective structures.
The bunkers only have a number pad for code entry but no card readers. Nevertheless, some believe that the card is at least a new puzzle piece in the mystery surrounding the bunkers – even if it does not lead directly into the bunker.
Source: PrestigeIsKey on YouTube
What is the deal with the bunkers in Warzone?Bunkers are the big mystery of Call of Duty: Warzone – and apparently also part of the background story. Numerous of these protective structures are scattered across the battle royale map but remain inaccessible thus far (at least normally).
Players have been speculating for a while about what these bunkers are, whether and how to get inside, and what we might find in them. Some have managed to glitch into some bunkers in CoD Warzone, but not much has been discovered inside so far. It is mostly empty or unfinished areas of the game world. However, they are sure: something is coming, something will develop.
So far, players have not been able to open the bunkers normally – not even in connection with the many phones, keypads, or computers on the map that were thought to be the solution.
All bunkers in Warzone. Source: S0ur on YouTube
It is confirmed – the bunkers will open: Until now, there were no indications in the data that the bunkers can actually be opened. That has now changed.
With the latest patch, a new animation was introduced, showing the bunker door opening clearly. Additionally, sound files have emerged that are related to the opening process of the bunker door. So it seems that we will soon be able to open and enter the bunkers – possibly with the help of the red access card.
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The topic is being actively discussed, and there are numerous theories about what we might find in the protective buildings. This seems to be the kind of development and storytelling that Infinity Ward wants to focus on.
Keep in mind that these are still just theories and speculations, not confirmed facts. Here are some of them:
New loot: The most common theory is that there are so-called loot bunkers in the style of the vaults from Apex Legends. Many assume that if one manages to open a bunker, they will be rewarded with high-quality loot.
Data also supports this theory, as it suggests that the bunkers (or the surrounding areas) should provide the best quality loot.
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Safe hideout: Some speculate that the bunkers might not only offer loot but also protection. Some players think it is possible that certain events could be triggered in the future in Warzone as an additional element – for example, a zombie attack or a nuclear strike. One would thus have to fight for the bunkers to take shelter from this danger.
Vehicle: Others assume that there could be a new vehicle waiting for players in the bunkers – for example, a powerful armored truck like in Ground War. So whoever manages to crack one of these bunkers could potentially secure a decisive advantage in battle.
New areas: Others believe that the map of Warzone might change soon and that the bunkers could represent entrances to new areas where battles can take place.
Will the bunker mystery soon be solved?
Finally, Infinity Ward has announced that they plan events in the style of Fortnite that should not only develop and change the story but also the world of Warzone.
What’s next in Warzone? Whatever the developers have in store with the bunkers and the red cards – the big secret is likely to remain hidden for much longer. After the recent data and map findings, it should not be long before we can finally see what is behind the thick bunker doors.
Players of the space online game Elite Dangerous are planning a new, highly interesting project that aims to make exploring space more engaging. The upcoming, massive, and very expensive fleet carriers will play a significant role.
What kind of ships are these? The fleet carriers are set to be introduced in June with the large “Fleet Carriers” addon in Elite Dangerous. Essentially, they are mobile space stations, but each player can only own one at a time. They are extremely costly. The base version alone costs five billion in-game credits.
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In this video, the developers of Elite Dangerous introduce the fleet carriers.
The fleet carriers feature 16 landing pads for four small ships each, four medium vessels, and eight for large ships. A fleet carrier has a jump range of 500 light-years and can transport 1,000 tons of Tritium as fuel. Tritium is a new resource that must be mined from asteroids. A jump to restricted access systems is not possible.
However, it is necessary to maintain the ships regularly. Prior to the beta, this incurred weekly costs of at least five million credits in the base variant. The maintenance costs for the ships have been reduced by 80-90% based on feedback from the beta. If a ship is not maintained, it must be decommissioned and scrapped.
Besides maintenance costs, it is possible to upgrade the fleet carriers to offer ships or other goods for sale. This makes the mobile space stations an interesting trading spot. Therefore, the carriers remain in place when the commander logs out of the game.
It is, by the way, not possible to destroy carriers, but they can still defend themselves quite well against attackers.
Carriers cannot be sold but can be scrapped, although at a significantly lower price than the purchase price.
Can the ships be customized? Buyers of the fleet carriers have the opportunity to design them according to their personal preferences. Thus, everyone gets their individual carrier.
The project “Deep Space Support Array” (DSSA) plans to distribute fleet carriers as safe havens throughout the galaxy.
An exciting project
How do players intend to utilize these fleet carriers? There is already a very interesting project from a group of players who have an exciting idea for using the fleet carriers. This idea could change the exploration missions into the depths of space.
What is this project about? The galaxy in Elite Dangerous is gigantic. Since the game’s release in late 2014, players have only explored about 0.042% of the star systems, according to the official Twitter channel. The community still has a lot ahead of them.
Explorations into the far-off areas of space always present a thrilling challenge in Elite Dangerous, but they come with dangers. One of them is running out of fuel and players becoming stranded in the void. This doesn’t happen too infrequently, which is why a rescue organization has taken it upon themselves to recover stranded players, the Fuel Rats.
A group of players is now planning, with the project “Deep Space Support Array” (DSSA), to buy fleet carriers and position them at various locations throughout the galaxy. They aim to provide safe havens for explorers looking to explore unknown star systems. Players will travel to these carriers at the currently known boundaries of the galaxy, refuel there, and venture into the unknown areas. This is intended to minimize the danger of suddenly drifting through space without fuel. Additionally, the carriers are expected to offer affordable repairs.
However, the plan is somewhat audacious, as no one knows if the project will actually work and can be carried out as intended. Over 100 players have already signed up for the DSSA project. Whether this works well will be seen in June, when the “Fleet Carriers” addon for Elite Dangerous is released.
Frontier Developments, the developers behind Elite Dangerous, have big plans for 2020. The Fleet Carriers are just one of them. MeinMMO has laid out the roadmap for the space online game so you can see why Elite Dangerous could be really exciting this year.
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In Pokémon GO, Season 2 of the PvP League has now started. However, there are quite a few adjustments. New moves and cups are shaking up the meta significantly.
When does Season 2 start? The 2nd season of the PvP League starts on May 1 at 10:00 PM German time. It will run until July 6, ending again at 10:00 PM German time. This is, however, a preliminary plan and might change.
With the start of the season, there are several adjustments to the game system. We will give you an overview of what’s new in the league.
What changes with Season 2 in the PvP League
What will be new: In general, it will be a bit harder to advance from Rank 4 to the following ranks. You will need more wins than before.
Additionally, you will receive the Pokémon as a base reward after your 3rd win. Previously, this was only possible after the 4th win. In the premium reward, you will receive the Pokémon after your first win.
Furthermore, the rewards are changing in general. The following Pokémon can be obtained at the following ranks with a bit of luck:
Geronimatz is available at Rank 8 as a potential reward.
This cup is new: In Season 2, you will also be able to select the Premier Cup. This operates with no CP limits, but you may not bring any legendary or mythical Pokémon.
Additionally, there will still be avatar outfits that match the Wrestler-Pikachu at Rank 7, and at Rank 10, there will still be avatar outfits themed around Troy Trumm, a champ from the Pokémon League.
When do the respective leagues run? These will run a bit longer than in Season 1. Here’s the exact schedule:
Super League: May 1 to May 25 at 10:00 PM German time each day
Hyper League: May 25 to June 15 at 10:00 PM German time each day
Master League and Premier Cup: June 15 to June 29 at 10:00 PM German time each day
All leagues and the Premier Cup: June 29 to July 6 at 10:00 PM German time each day
The Super, Master, and Hyper League
This is what the changes mean: With these adjustments, the PvP League will be significantly altered again. Especially the Premier Cup is interesting for players who have not found much use for legendary Pokémon.
But the new level system also sounds exciting. It remains to be seen how much more will be required to rank up.
Attack Changes in Pokémon GO
These moves will be changed: 3 moves have undergone changes in the PvP League. However, they only apply to the league and not to raids or gym battles:
Drill Run will charge faster
Moonblast will charge faster, lower the user’s defense, and deal less damage
Thunder Shock will charge faster, deal more damage, and lower the user’s defense
This Pokémon gets a new move: Palkia can now learn Aqua Tail. This water-type move charges quickly and is a significant boost for Palkia. You can quickly draw out the opponent’s shields.
Valorant is not entirely free of cheaters. But when a couple of players noticed that there was an aimbot cheater on their team, they did the morally right thing: they sacrificed the victory to troll the cheater hard and ruin the fun.
This was the situation: The beta of Valorant is protected from cheaters by the controversial anti-cheat tool Vanguard. However, some cheaters apparently managed to log into the game with their cheats anyway.
Recently, a group of players noticed in observer mode that their unknown teammate with the agent Jett exhibited god-like shooting skills. He was scoring deadly headshots at absurd distances with brutal regularity. According to the players, this could not be coincidence; the guy was probably using an aimbot to shoot 100% accurately.
Players prefer to troll cheaters rather than win unfairly
Did the players take the opportunity for a free win? Cheaters are a nuisance, but when you have one on your team, you have a significant advantage over the enemy – at least as long as they don’t have more and better cheaters.
But the group of players was not interested in such an unfair and cheap win. Instead, they were eager to teach the cheater a lesson.
What the players did against the cheater: The teammates could not kick the aimbotter from the game. But they could ruin the game for him so that he could not enjoy the fruits of his cheating. They did this in both creative and trolling ways:
They swarmed around him in a group and blocked his movement
They ran into his weapon and prevented him from shooting
They intentionally threw slow grenades in his path so he had to crawl like a lame duck
They regularly blocked his preferred path with ice walls
They threw grenades and other stuff in such a way that only he was hindered
A video recording of the highlights of this epic troll action for the greater good can be found on reddit, and we have embedded it here for you.
How did it all end? In the end, the honest players were successful. The round was lost, and the cheater apparently had half an hour full of stress and frustration instead of a guaranteed win. However, it should also be noted that this was a round in open mode. So nothing is lost if you do not win the round. Would the honest players have acted similarly selflessly in a ranked round in the upcoming ranked mode?
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The exotic is likely one of the most attractive incentives for many players to participate in competitions. However, the power weapon will not be easily given to the Guardians during the Guardian Games, but requires a lot of work.
Currently, the event is in round 2 of 3 and more and more diligent competitors are finally able to hold the exotic in their hands. However, while testing, a glitch has now been found – and it causes the Guardians to worry about their exotic.
Those who win many medals are excited about the new exotic
Does the new exotic not consume ammunition?
This is the glitch in question: The reddit user TheRedMentalist used Heir Apparent and tested the characteristics of the exotic auto rifle at the shooting range in the Tribute Hall. He found that the weapon can fire without consuming ammunition.
Like a Gatling gun, the new weapon needs to spool up briefly and then fires thunderously from its four barrels. But only after:
spooling up briefly, not firing
taking a short pause
spooling up again
Heir Apparent fires shots that come out of nowhere. The projectiles are not consumed from the magazine or reserve. The glitch is possible as long as there is at least 1 shot left in the magazine.
Does this also work in PvP? Initially, the discoverer assumed that the unique shield mechanic was responsible for the damage and that the phenomenon would only be possible in PvE.
But to his great surprise, it also works in PvP. Here, “the victim” can also see that the rounds are leaving the barrel of the auto rifle. However, the user of the exotic cannot see them. Check out the whole thing from both perspectives.
This is how it looks for the player with Heir Apparent:
https://imgur.com/gallery/RmHY2EJ
No shots are consumed
This is how it looks for the hit player:
https://imgur.com/gallery/T2ItvVD
The victim sees the bullets
Is there a risk of deactivating the exotic? Upon closer inspection, the glitch is not gamebreaking or overly powerful. The DPS value of this “mechanic” is not very high, especially in PvE, where the exotic shines primarily due to its sustained fire.
In PvP, power ammo is quite rare, and the glitch cannot be exploited without at least one shot remaining. Nevertheless, Bungie has been quick and strict in addressing unfair advantages lately, especially concerning the Crucible:
This resonates with many Guardians. Because the powerful exotic is one of the strongest incentives for many to earn medals daily.
What do you think about the newly discovered glitch – is it so unfair or strong that deactivation is justified or even the only solution? Do you think Bungie sees it as a significant threat? How Bungie clipped the wings of the PvP overachievers, you can read here.
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Season 2 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has also brought Akimbo weapons. We will show you how to unlock Akimbo and play with two pistols simultaneously.
What exactly is Akimbo? This feature has been around for years in the Call of Duty series. You can run around with two pistols simultaneously. Not only are you deadly on the battlefield, but it also looks pretty cool.
Unlock Akimbo – Here’s how
Which weapons can be played this way? So far, 5 pistols are available that can be played in Akimbo mode. These include:
X16
1911
.357 Magnum
M19
.50 GS
You can now also play with the X16 in Akimbo mode
How to unlock the Akimbo mode? In Modern Warfare, it is a perk that you can receive in the Gunsmith. Similar to the crossbow, you will have to complete a special challenge first.
Depending on the pistol, the task varies slightly, but in general, you need to get 3 kills in 5 rounds with the desired weapon each time. For this, you may need to use different perks. You can find the exact tasks for each pistol in the Gunsmith.
If you have completed the task, you can equip the perk and play the respective pistol in Akimbo mode.
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What is behind this feature? The Akimbo mode for certain weapons has been part of Call of Duty since Modern Warfare 2. Every major new installment in the series had Akimbo weapons.
In Modern Warfare, the feature was not accessible until now. This changes with Season 2.
Season 2 not only brings this mode back but also raises hopes for Battle Royale:
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and also in Warzone, revolvers are currently very popular. One combo is particularly strong, and it is set to be weakened soon, as Infinity Ward has announced.
What kind of weapon combo is this? Many players are currently relying on the .357 Magnum with the “Snake Shot” ammunition, which transforms the weapon into a sort of shotgun, both in Warzone and Modern Warfare. The revolver is then held directly in both hands with the Akimbo perk.
This combination makes the weapons become true killing machines at short and medium range, capable of taking out any opponent in one or two shots. They promote a very aggressive playstyle that is often rewarded with many kills.
How strong this combo really is is demonstrated by the user ssieK in a video on reddit. There, he takes out a large number of enemies in a short amount of time:
Nerf for the Akimbo Snake Shots and RPGs is coming
What do the players say about the weapon combo? In the Warzone subreddit, there was already a larger thread on April 24th, where user SlaKer440 called for a nerf for “Snake Shot Akimbo”.
He criticizes the lack of counterplay options once you are in the weapons’ firing range.
It’s not the only thread that has been created on this topic in the last two weeks.
What do the developers say? On Twitter, Joe Cecot, the Co-Design Director at Infinity Ward, commented on the release of Patch 1.20 and simultaneously announced a nerf for the mentioned weapon combo.
The weakening is set to occur in a smaller update once some testing has been completed.
He also announced adjustments to the RPGs, which will only come into play with the next major patch.
So if you want to achieve a lot of kills, you can create a loadout with the setup described above and get started right away.
What other weapons and loadouts are popular? If you are not a close-range fighter or if the nerf has already taken place, you should opt for other loadouts.
Fortnite has launched the new mode “Party Royale”. It offers a new map where you can simply relax – without fighting.
This is Party Royale: The new mode “Party Royale” came with the latest update to Fortnite. You can activate it in the match selection – but don’t expect any fighting.
Party Royale sends you to a mini-map where you can somewhat hang out with your friends. There are various activities, buildings, and items to discover. You just don’t have to fight.
The new map focuses on peaceful togetherness
Party Royale: Playground instead of Battleground
You can do this in Party Royale: “Totally relaxed. No stress,” is the official description of the mode in the game. You should “leave your weapons and materials at home” and just hang out with friends.
When you first land on the island, you’ll find a small village with a pizza place and a fountain that you can explore. It’s likely that you’ll encounter some of the other players here – or driving, as you’ll find boats and quads on the island.
You’ll find restaurants on the island – not weapons
On the mini-map, you will find various activities, such as quad racing or flying exercises. You can compete with your friends in them.
No fighting on the island: You won’t find weapons on the island – at least not in the traditional sense. However, there are vending machines that provide you with throwable burgers, fishing rods, or bows with suction cup arrows.
Instead of weapons, the vending machines offer toys
You can also find the phone booths known from the agent bases. However, instead of disguising yourself as a Shadow or Ghost agent to escape some firefights, you can simply adjust your look here – with everything you have in your locker.
Overall, the island simply invites for peaceful togetherness – essentially the opposite of Battle Royale.
Changing instead of dressing up is the motto
Fortnite as a virtual playground: With Party Royale, Fortnite seems to be moving further towards a “social place” that doesn’t necessarily emphasize the classic gameplay of the Battle Royale variant. The new island noticeably focuses on “being together” rather than against one another.
And the island is not the first element in the game that goes in this direction. Big live events have already been experienced together without having to fight – like the recent big Travis Scott concert.
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In Destiny 2, new updates are traditionally released on Tuesdays. However, today, Wednesday, April 29, the hotfix 2.8.1.1 has been applied for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia. You can find all the important details regarding the maintenance schedule, server downtime, and the patch notes here.
An update on Wednesday? Exactly, even though updates for Destiny 2 are usually released on Tuesdays, a new patch – hotfix 2.8.1.1 – is coming today. The update entails maintenance for Destiny 2, including a brief downtime.
Meanwhile, the update is available on all platforms. On PlayStation 4, it is 154 MB in size and carries version number 1.50. After the download, you can dive back into the Destiny world.
Everything about the maintenance schedule on April 29
These are the important times today:
The maintenance starts at 6:00 PM German time
At 6:45 PM, the servers will go offline. The downtime begins
At 7:00 PM, the Destiny 2 servers should be back online. The release of hotfix 2.8.1.1 will also begin
At 9:00 PM, today’s maintenance work should then end.
Note that: There may be queues and login issues until the maintenance is completed.
Hotfix 2.8.1.1 / 1.50 brings a nerf for powerful Exotic and bug fixes
What changes with the hotfix? The hotfix brings some adjustments for the exotic auto rifle Hard Light. Additionally, the update includes smaller bug fixes:
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What is the issue with Hard Light? The Exotic has been dominating Destiny 2’s PvP for some time. Its bouncing projectiles, theoretically unlimited range, and recently buffed controllability made the weapon far too strong in combination with the general buff for auto rifles. This led to the reign of terror by Hard Light.
This is what the nerf looks like: Bungie released a brief overview of the patch notes for hotfix 2.8.1.1 and presented the adjustments for the king of the crucible:
The damage drop-off for Hard Light is now at 0.7 x (auto rifles have 0.5 x by default).
Different ricochet bonus damage between PvE and PvP:
PvE damage remains at 2.0 x damage
PvP damage is now 1.35 x damage
A hidden recoil adjustment was removed, which had made the weapon more stable than intended.
Hard Light currently reigns supreme in PvP.
This should ensure that the weapon better fits into the current sandbox, but the characteristic aspects in PvE remain unchanged as before. Furthermore, the preview states:
The majority of the adjustments coming on Wednesday are meant to address its [Hard Light] usability for mouse and keyboard users, as the ability to accurately aim regardless of range allows you to use this weapon at longer distances, in addition to more effective use of ricochet.
What do the patch notes say? The complete, official German patch notes for the planned hotfix are not yet available. Bungie usually releases the details with the update’s launch. We will keep you updated on MeinMMO and will accordingly supplement this article.
Pokémon GO receives special field research that you do not need to go outside for. The new feature will help to play the game a bit better from home.
These are the new quests: The new special field research is available to trainers without having to spin a PokéStop. They had previously been announced as an upcoming feature and now seem to be going live.
Players in New Zealand have already shared what the new feature looks like:
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As seen in the Reddit post, the new quests are clearly highlighted as “Bonus” and occupy a slot apart from the usual three field researches. You do not need to create extra space for these quests in order to receive them.
This is how the quests improve playing from home
This is what the quests look like: The quests seem to be overall very easy. For the current bonus task, players only need to send 10 Pokémon to receive an incense. There is no need to go outside for this quest.
Playing from home becomes easier: The incense reward also makes playing easier in your own four walls. The item allows more Pokémon to spawn without having to move from your spot.
Additionally, trainers can secure a daily stamp for research breakthrough through the additional field research. This allows you to achieve rewards and Pokémon encounters even when you’re not going outside.
The new quests fit well with the new remote raids, where you can currently challenge Darkrai and other raid bosses.
The new bonus quests are part of a group of changes that Niantic has made to allow playing Pokémon GO from home. The stop range and the function of your buddy have also been adjusted to improve the gameplay from home.
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An embarrassing situation was experienced by a Minecraft streamer on Twitch. When his mother found out about his grades, he had to end the stream. The reaction was captured live.
What happened? The streamer “CA_Snipez” was comfortably stacking blocks in Minecraft during a live broadcast on Twitch, playing the “Skyblock” mode. Just a few minutes after starting the broadcast, his mother could be heard in the background. She wanted to see his report card.
The streamer’s mother was apparently not aware of his school grades. She then “convinced” him to turn off the stream.
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This is how the conversation went: Not even eight minutes after the stream started, you can hear the mother in the background. She addresses him in a clear tone. “Garret.” The streamer asks “what” and adjusts his headset to understand her better.
His mother explains that he should immediately turn off the PC. When he wanted to know why, she brought up his grade. “A 3 minus? Away from the computer!”
The streamer tries to explain to his mother that he had already informed her about the grade and did not lie to her. But the mother insisted that he should leave the PC, arguing that he should be working on school assignments instead.
Apparently, he had told her that he had a “3” and not a “3-“. When CA_Snipez then muttered “Jesus Christ” to himself, it probably tipped the scales.
“WHAT?” you can clearly hear from the background. “You don’t say that!” After that, the streamer looked briefly into the camera and then turned off the stream.
Parents and Livestreams – Does it go well?
Conversations in livestreams can be very different: Parents in streams don’t always have to be so “embarrassing”:
But streams don’t always have to be controversial between parents and child. We spoke with a father-son duo about their Twitch stream. They even play CS:GO and take valuable insights for life from it. For example, how to deal with defeats. Meanwhile, school is not neglected either.
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In FIFA 20 there is now a break for the Team of the Week or the TOTW Moments. We explain to you why the Team of the Week is paused and when it will start again.
TOTW and TOTW Moments are on hold: Since EA Sports has not been able to release a regular Team of the Week since March 11 due to the Corona-related break in football, there have been the Team of the Week Moments since March 18. This replaced the normal TOTW, also appeared weekly, and was based on TOTWs from earlier FUT parts.
This is now coming to an end, as EA Sports announced. Today, April 29, no new Team of the Week Moments will be released in FUT 20.
What happens next with the Team of the Week
Why is the TOTW Moments on hold? A reason why the TOTW Moments is paused has not been provided by EA Sports. However, it can be assumed that there are already plenty of new special cards in FUT 20 based on the actual performances of real football players with the TOTTSF event.
Additionally, the new special cards of the “Team of the Season So Far” released weekly will replace the TOTW rewards from the FUT Champions Weekend League Rewards. This means that players will no longer receive TOTW Moments cards as rewards for performing well in the Weekend League.
When will the TOTW continue? EA has announced that starting from June 10 (at the end of the TOTSSF event), the Team of the Week should appear again in the usual rhythm. If enough leagues have resumed play by then, the classic TOTW will appear weekly, and if not, the TOTW Moments will continue.
However, EA Sports does not explain how many leagues are meant by “enough.”
What do you think, will you miss the TOTW? Were you hoping for more upgrades of the Headliners cards?
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Rainbow Six: Siege is a popular yet complex shooter. Even as a casual player, there are several things to consider to avoid total failure. MyMMO author Benedict Grothaus has learned some tricks from the pros and presents them to you here.
What are these tricks for? Those who want to compete in the professional leagues of Rainbow Six: Siege must have a solid understanding of the game and invest dozens of hours of practice. The tactical shooter offers simply too many elements to learn in a short time.
However, if you just want to play better or even have a perfect round to impress your teammates, you don’t necessarily need to teach yourself everything. You can watch many professionals play and learn with a bit of understanding why they are so good.
The tricks presented here are meant to give beginners and intermediate players more game understanding and insight into what is happening, as well as to showcase some pro tips to better players.
The tricks I present to you today all come from the GSA League. If you want to see the pros live in action and pick up tricks for yourself, you can find the broadcasts on the official German Twitch channel of Rainbow Six.
1. For Beginners: Learn Every Secret of Each Map
What is this trick about? Professionals usually know more routes and paths around the maps as well as tricks to utilize specific corners, walls, and stairs. Although I have played Rainbow Six for many dozens of hours, I have learned by watching:
which corners are dangerous for attackers because defenders can see them better
where it is worth blowing up or reinforcing walls that I previously ignored
where there are paths from which I can ambush enemies
The disadvantage of watching, however, is that the focus of the spectator camera tends to be on the action and less on such details. It takes a bit of fundamental understanding of the maps to grasp the shown details, such as blown-up walls.
For this reason, the GSA League and other tournaments occasionally play clips from map guides released by Ubisoft themselves. These provide clear and visual representations of how a map is structured and where specific routes are possible. For example, I have included the map Clubhouse here for you, which was frequently played in the qualifiers:
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Why is this important? Rainbow Six: Siege has a large portfolio of different maps, more than most other top shooters. Furthermore, these maps are larger, more intricate, and typically have multiple vertical levels.
Since you can kill opponents with a single precise shot, it is important to know exactly where they can be or how to find out their position. With the right map knowledge and teamwork, you can easily take out enemies even through walls, ceilings, and floors.
2. For Intermediates: Exploit Bans and Force Opponents into Awkward Situations
What is this trick? In unranked and ranked matches, your team and the opponents can each ban one attacker and one defender. This way you can partially force opponents to play something that gives you an advantage.
Some operators share their role in the team – like the “hard breachers” Thermite, Hibana, and Maverick, who are the only attackers capable of destroying reinforced walls. If the opponents ban one of the three and you ban a second, they are forced to play the third in the group.
With bans, you can force opponents into certain plays or learn from them.
This is particularly useful when you start as a defender, as it allows you to gain an early scoring advantage and expand it later. However, this only works if you are confident that your team setup can handle the bans better.
Why is this important? This way, not only can you force the opponent to play something they might not want to, but you also know in advance which operators you can counter. Thus, you can put the opponent at a significant disadvantage.
Furthermore, you may cause the opponents to make a ban on an operator they actually didn’t want to – simply because they see you as a threat.
A good example of this is Ying, who has become frequently banned in the GSA League. Until recently, Ying was considered a rather weak operator but has become significantly stronger for a while now.
However, you should attach greater significance to the bans of the pros anyway. If you see that an operator is banned especially often, you might want to avoid picking them as your main. Otherwise, you risk that your greatest strength could be eliminated by a ban. They also show you which operators could potentially be very strong.
3. For Aspiring Pros: Recognize and Exploit Situations
What is this trick? In a tactical shooter like Rainbow Six: Siege, it is particularly important to react correctly at any moment and assess every situation accurately. This includes:
Where is the opponent, and what do I do with this info?
Which wall can I destroy, and what gadgets do I have for that?
What weapons is the opponent using, and at what distance can I engage them?
What information does the opponent have, and how do I use this to confuse or lure them out of hiding?
The pros have perfected processing such information. They use C4, shotguns, or explosives to destroy ceilings and floors. The opening does not provide a passage but visibility into the space above or below and a chance to kill an unsuspecting opponent.
A destroyed ceiling offers little cover. In this case, the information even enabled a kill for Team Secret.
Why is this important? In the match Orgless against Team Secret, such a situation occurred in the deciding round for Orgless’s victory. The player Fonkers, as Hibana, gathered information about the defending opponents.
He knew there was an opponent (Wamai) behind a shield at the end of the corridor and fired in hopes that he would show himself for a moment. It fails, and he briefly falls back to reload.
This brief moment allows the player behind the shield to position himself in a corner that Fonkers cannot see, while his teammate takes position behind the shield.
Fonkers now sees that there is still an opponent behind the shield but does not know that it is a different one. He attacks and is killed by the now cornered Wamai. All this takes only a few seconds, as seen in the clip:
However, it takes a considerable amount of practice to correctly recognize a situation and react appropriately. Watching the pros helps with the theory, but in practice, you will likely face failure several times before such things work correctly.
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