The Elder Scrolls Online offers an optional subscription. However, for those who do not currently have one and would like to, there is a week of free access to ESO Plus to look forward to. This includes many useful features and even the first DLC dungeon pack for the upcoming Skyrim add-on.
Here’s how to get the free ESO Plus subscription: To obtain the free subscription, you first need an existing access to the game. You must have purchased The Elder Scrolls Online. It does not matter whether you own Tamriel Unlimited or the new expansion Greymoor.
Then follow these steps:
Log into ESO.
Go to the Crown Store
Select “ESO Plus” there
Select “Free Trial” here
That’s it. You can now enjoy the benefits of a subscription without having to pay. This is particularly interesting for all the players who were allowed to try the base game completely free during the recent free trial and possibly took advantage of the discount offers to purchase the game. This way, you can now test the subscription for free next.
How long does the free subscription last? The free subscription is valid from activation until April 27, 2020, at 4 PM our time. The earlier you start, the longer you can use it.
What does the subscription actually offer?
These contents are available for free with the subscription: Who buys ESO can experience the base game and all additional DLCs and add-ons purchased. During the subscription, all DLCs are free. You can play all expansions and dungeons without additional costs.
This includes the dungeon DLC Harrowstorm, which was released in spring and introduces the story of Greymoor. Only the last major add-on Elsweyr is not included in the subscription, but the associated DLCs, such as Scalebreaker or Dragonhold, are. By the way, you can keep your loot and achievements from the DLCs even if the subscription ends.
What else is included in the subscription? Another advantage of the ESO Plus subscription is numerous comfort features and conveniences, including:
The crafting bag: For many players, this alone is reason enough to have the subscription. Thanks to the bag, you can store your crafting materials in unlimited inventory space and don’t have to waste your limited space in the bank or your backpack.
Double space in the bank for all your characters
10% more experience points, crafting inspiration, and gold rewards
You can place twice as many items in housing. This is a must for anyone who wants to maximize the housing system
Ability to dye costumes
Double storage space for your transmutation crystals
What does the subscription normally cost? If you want to maintain an ESO Plus subscription after the free week, it will cost you €12.99 per month. In return, you will continue to receive the benefits mentioned above, as well as 1,650 crowns, the premium currency of ESO, which you can use to purchase cosmetics or additional DLCs. Subscriptions can be booked on the homepage of The Elder Scrolls Online.
Also useful for anyone looking to utilize the dungeons in the free subscription: Dungeons in ESO are designed as group content, but with a bit of skill, they can also be completed solo. Read here why ESO is also the optimal MMORPG for solo players in terms of dungeons.
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Today, on Tuesday, April 21, the Fortnite servers will go down on all platforms (PC/Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android). During this time, the new update 12.41 will be deployed. What’s in the new patch?
Before players can embark on their exploration, the Fortnite servers will be taken offline.
Fortnite Servers Going Down – When and for How Long?
Downtime Starting in the Morning: Downtime will start at 8:00 AM. You can join a new lobby for the last time at 7:30 AM. After that, the servers will be unreachable and Fortnite will be down.
How long will the maintenance take? Based on experiences from the past weeks and months, the work should be completed around noon.
Players will have to wait before they can discover the new things on the Fortnite map
However, technical issues or other delays may extend the maintenance. If this is the case, you will find out here.
When will the patch notes be released? Probably no patch notes will be released for the Battle Royale mode by Epic Games.
If this is the case again, we will compile the major changes and publish them here for you on MeinMMO in the form of English patch notes.
What new content does update 12.41 bring?
What’s new in the Battle Royale mode? Currently, a live concert by Travis Scott is being prepared in Fortnite. According to Epic Games, new Astronomical Challenges will be coming today, April 21, with update 12.41, where players can unlock rewards such as:
A banner
A spray motif
An emote
These are the Astronomical Cosmetics that can be unlocked through tasks
More information about the “Travis Scott” concert, the challenges, and the rewards can be found on the official Epic Games page.
What does the update bring for the Save the World mode? What new features the update will bring is unfortunately still unclear. However, a quest line might return and replace the Blockbuster quest line.
With the Blockbuster quest line, players could unlock the hero Carbide
After the update, pay attention to “The Agency” on the Fortnite map, as you can influence the story of Season 2 by choosing Team Ghost or Shadow. Your choice could bring changes to the map. Additionally, something might have changed on the crash island north of Sweaty Sands for the concert.
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In Call of Duty: Warzone, most players rely on their own loadouts. However, these usually cost a significant amount of cash. We will reveal tricks on how to calculate the free version down to the second and then easily find and collect it.
That’s why loadout drops are so important: In the Battle Royale of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the goal is to find a bunch of equipment and fight against the many enemies. One of the most promising chances for victory comes from the own loadouts in CoD: Warzone.
Your loadouts contain your precisely adjusted weapons. These supply boxes can be purchased at the shop for hard-earned cash, but sometimes they drop seemingly randomly from the sky.
The CoD expert TheXclusiveAce has fortunately discovered in his tests that these seemingly random drops are anything but random: The drops can be calculated down to the second.
Interestingly, the free access to your own equipment is particularly notable because just recently there was a second price increase via update. The loot currently costs you 10,000 $.
Calculate Free Supply Boxes Down to the Second
This is what you need to know about the Warzone cycle: For each team in Warzone, there are 2 completely free supply drops per round. These are always dropped at fixed times.
Knowing these timing points gives you a decisive advantage. To calculate the times, let’s take a brief look at the two cycles of the Warzone:
The gas isn’t spreading, the zone isn’t moving – the timer is gray
The gas is in motion, the circle is tightening – the timer is red
The gas heats things up for the players
Each cycle has a number, which you can always see labeled under the minimap. It takes about 4 minutes for the gas to move the first time, and it takes a bit longer until the new circle has tightened.
These times are important: When the combat zone narrows for the first time and the red timer exceeds 15 seconds, your team receives the first free loadout drop.
The second loadout drop for free occurs in cycle 5. In the “gray timer” phase, you must wait until there are 45 seconds left. If these 45 seconds are exceeded, the supplies will drop from the sky.
On time like the masons, the free drop comes – Source: TheXclusiveAce
Where do the supplies land? According to YouTuber Ace, the loadout drops always land at a distance of 130 to 200 meters from you. He couldn’t confirm if there is a condition like a team in this radius or something similar. The boxes are said to always land in the safe zone, never in the gas or outside the ring.
Since only you mark the supplies, there’s no point in waiting for greedy looters to, for example, set a clever trap for them. On the other hand, you can be sure that if you see boxes in the sky, enemies are nearby.
If you’re looking for more tips for the Warzone, you’ll find them here:
Should I always wait for the free drops now? No! The expert advises to weigh the decision from round to round. Sometimes you find a lot of cash right at the beginning and secure a decisive advantage with the superior weapons and powerful perks.
In other situations, it may be tactically wiser to buy drones, self-revivals, or armor plates at the shop and fully rely on the free loadout drops.
What do you think about the predictability of this strong support? If you don’t quite know which weapons to put in your own loadouts, you can copy loadouts from 3 CoD professionals.
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The survival MMO Population Zero speaks on its website and on social media about being a “reimagination of the survival genre.” But what does that mean? Does the game really do so much differently?
So you are a colonist stranded on the planet Keppler-438b. There, you must survive, fight against aliens in PvE and against other players in PvP, and build your own shelter. Additionally, there are 3 NPC factions you can join through quests.
The game emphasizes diverse biomes and vast worlds that you can explore. A glimpse into this world is provided by the latest video about the game:
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However, in terms of visuals or classic survival elements, Population Zero differs little from other games in the genre. The significant differences lie in the unique gameplay rules.
Population Zero focuses on short sessions
What makes Population Zero special? The survival MMO relies on four features that set it apart from other titles in the genre:
On the planet Keppler-438b, thousands of players are supposed to coexist simultaneously, and there should be no loading screens between areas. Such a large number is uncommon in survival titles.
A game session lasts 7 days in the real world. After that, there is a reset, during which you can unlock permanent rewards.
You receive random missions that you must complete within the 7 days to “win” a session.
With each death, you mutate until you eventually become a massive super-alien. However, you are eliminated from the session if you are defeated as a super-alien.
Furthermore, Population Zero strongly emphasizes the narrative aspect. During a session, NPCs and quests are meant to reveal more about the planet. There is a main quest you can follow, but you are not required to.
The gameplay loop of Population Zero – play for 7 days, win or lose, earn rewards and unlock new content.
Why should you participate in sessions? By participating in a game session, you collect account XP. This will later be needed to unlock new game modes and content.
According to official statements under a YouTube video from Population Zero, 2 PvE and 2 PvP modes are planned, for which you must first experience the regular game.
Additionally, you can unlock mechanics such as personal respawn points or cosmetic upgrades through account XP.
Can Population Zero convince players?
What do the first testers say? Currently, Population Zero is in a closed beta. Keys for it have been mass-distributed by larger sites and also through social media, so theoretically many 10,000 players could have had access.
Nevertheless, there are quite few reviews and information about the game. On the site of MMORPG.org.pl, users criticize the game for issues that many other survival titles also have:
Murad: “I played the beta. There is a hub that you must return to from every corner of the map. Players gather there and zerg PvP around the capital.”
Meemmento: “Unfortunately, the game has the same problems as ARK. Terrible desynchronization and lots of lag on the servers. I doubt it will get better by May.”
Under a YouTube video from the channel, the weapon selection is also criticized. In Population Zero, there are only “medieval” weapons like spears or swords.
The game eschews technical equipment and firearms of any kind, which does not appeal to everyone. Some criticize the weapon choice as illogical, after all, one has traveled from one planet to another and suddenly has no technology left.
Another point of criticism is that currently only 3 different types of weapons are available, all focusing on melee combat. Ranged weapons are reportedly in the works. We reveal more about the combat system here.
The combat in Population Zero mainly involves “medieval” weapons.
When will Population Zero be released? On May 5, the MMO is set to enter Early Access. For this, Population Zero must be purchased for around 30 euros, either through the official website or Steam.
In Pokémon GO, on April 21, 2020, the big Buddy Event is taking place. New Shinies and even regional Pokémon are waiting for you there. We provide the information.
Update 21.04 at 10:00 AM: We now also have information about the quests and new raid bosses. Accordingly, we have prepared another article for you.
When does the Buddy Event run?The bonuses are available starting today, April 21, at 8:00 AM local time. The event lasts for one week and ends on April 27 at 10:00 PM local time.
Throughout the week, Illumise, a regional Pokémon, will also appear in our region and can be encountered as a Shiny. Additional bonuses round things off.
All information about the Buddy Event 2020
These are the bonuses: New Shinies, new Pokémon in the wild, and bonuses related to your buddy. We give an overview of all bonuses:
Volbeat and Illumise will appear worldwide in the wild, in eggs, and from quests and can be caught as Shiny for the first time
Fleknoil will appear in the wild for the first time
In the wild and in 5-km eggs, Pokémon such as Alolan Meowth, Chansey (not in 5-km eggs), Eevee, Barboach, Poochyena, and Electrike will appear
Special field research will reward you with Stardust, Alolan Meowth, Volbeat, Illumise, or Fleknoil
Your buddy will bring you more gifts and souvenirs
The buddy distance for candies and hearts is halved
Your buddy will get excited faster
Through berries, your buddy will now appear on the map for twice as long
The best talents in FIFA 20 Career Mode can be found here in the list. The young players with the greatest potential are sorted by position. These include:
Forward talents
Midfield talents (CM, CDM, CAM)
Wing talents (LW, RW, LM, RM)
Defensive talents (CB, LB, RB) and
GK talents.
Cheap talents under 1 million euros and young players from the Bundesliga and Germany can also be found in the guide.
Update: The new season has started. In our overview, you will now find the best talents in FIFA 21.
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How do you find the best talents in FIFA 20 Career? In Career Mode, you get to buy some players as a manager to improve your club. It makes sense to scout and sign young and cheap talents that you can improve over the course of the career seasons.
Especially sought after are young players with great potential, whom you buy as cheaply as possible and then develop into top players. For many fans, this maximizing and nurturing of the dynamic potential is the great appeal of Career Mode.
Mbappé is the best talent in FIFA 20
What is the status of the talents in 2020? Updates for FIFA 20 are released at regular intervals that also affect players’ values in Career Mode. To integrate the current values into your own career, however, you need to create a new save game.
Lists of the best talents in Career Mode: We sort the best talents by positions and also provide ratings and potentials. Additionally, we link to our special talent articles, where we take a closer look at the respective positions.
Best Forward Talents in FIFA 20 – Young STR and MS with potential
The 10 best forward talents in Career Mode: Young forwards who develop into absolute goal scorers during the career are in high demand in FIFA Career Mode every year. Here are the best young forwards:
Kylian Mbappé – PSG (ST): He has a potential of 95 overall rating and already starts with a high rating of 89. Thus, he clearly outshines all other talents. At FIFA 20 release, he is 20 years old.
Market value: approx. 94 million euros
Joao Felix – Atletico Madrid (MS): Joao Felix can rise by a whopping 13 rating points according to EA Sports: From his starting value of 80 to 93. Thus, the young Portuguese belongs to the top 3 of all talents. He is 19 years old.
Market value: approx. 28 million euros
Luka Jovic – Real Madrid (ST): Jovic has a potential of 89. He starts the season with an 83 rating. The young Serbian is 21 years old.
Market value: approx. 37 million euros
Lautaro Martinez – Inter Milan (ST): Martinez has a potential of 89 and a starting rating of 81. The Argentinian turned 22 in late August.
Market value: approx. 27 million euros
Moise Kean – Everton (ST): Kean has a potential of 89, starting at a low 76. Thus he can significantly improve his rating. The Italian is only 19 years old.
Market value: approx. 15 million euros
T. Almada: One of the most interesting forward talents. The Argentinian has a low rating of 72 but can rise to 92. He is 18 years old and is a candidate for CAM, LW, or ST.
Rodrygo: The young Brazilian has a rating of 76 and a potential of 89. He is 18 years old and can play LW, RW, or ST.
G. Lo Celso: This young Argentinian can play ST, MS, CAM, or CM. He has a rating of 83 and a potential of 89. He is already 23 years old.
T. Kubo: The Japanese talent starts with a low 70 rating. The rating can reach 88. Kubo can play RM, MS, or CAM and is 18 years old.
M. Rashford: The 21-year-old Englishman starts with an 83 rating. The potential is at 88. He plays as ST or LW.
The best German talents U23 in forward positions are Werner (87 potential), Arp (85 potential), Yeboah, Eggestein, and Nmecha with each 83 potential.
List of the best FIFA 20 forward talents U20
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More forward talents with top ratings that are also cheap to acquire can be found here:
Best FIFA 20 Wing Talents with Great Potential – LW, RW, RM, LM
Here are the 10 best wing talents: If you want to enhance your attacking force through the wings with young talents, here are the best LW, RW, RM, and LM:
Mbappé can also play RM besides ST, which makes him the best talent on the right wing. Rating: 89, potential 90.
Leroy Sané – Manchester City (LW): Sané has a top potential of 92, but he already starts at 86, which makes him quite expensive. Since the German has good offensive stats and is considered one of the fastest players in FIFA 20, he will be in high demand. At 23, he is already one of the older talents.
Market value: approx. 58 million euros
Jadon Sancho – Borussia Dortmund (RM): Sancho has an excellent potential of 92. He starts at 84. The Dortmund player is 19 years old.
Market value: approx. 45 million euros
Vinicius Jr. – Real Madrid (LW): Vinicius Jr. is the third winger who has a strong potential of 92. His starting rating is only 79 – he has a lot of room for improvement. The young Brazilian is 19 years old.
Market value: approx. 23 million euros
Ousmane Dembélé – FC Barcelona (RW): The young Frenchman has a potential of 90. He starts with an 84 rating. The former Dortmund player is now 22 years old.
Market value: approx. 37 million euros
Rodrygo – Real Madrid (LW): Rodrygo has a potential of 89 rating and a starting rating of 76. He can also improve significantly. The Brazilian is still very young: 18 years old.
Market value: approx. 14 million euros
D. Szoboszlai has a rating of 74 and a potential of 89. The 18-year-old can play CAM, RM, and CM.
Oyarzabal plays as LW, LM, or RW. The 22-year-old has a rating of 82 and a potential of 89.
C. Hudson-Odoi plays as RW and LW. The rating is 74, the potential is 88. He is 18 years old.
L. Bailey is 21 years old and can play LW or RW. The rating is 82, the potential 88.
From a German perspective, Leroy Sané is included. Along with Sancho and Vinicius Jr., he is one of the top talents on the wing. However, it may be difficult to afford him in Career Mode.
Kai Havertz can also play as CAM and shines with a potential of 92. In addition, the talents Brandt (88 potential) and Gnabry (87 potential) are strong wing talents.
List of the best LW, RW, LM, and RM U20
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Many more wing talents and affordable alternatives can be found here:
Best Midfield Talents in FIFA 20 – CM, CAM, CDM with great potential
These are the best talents in central midfield: If you are looking for young playmakers or destroyers in midfield, we show you here the best CM, CAM, and CDM talents:
Kai Havertz – Bayer 04 Leverkusen (CAM): Havertz is the best talent in central midfield in FIFA 20 Career. His potential is 92, he starts with 84. The young German is 20 years old.
Market value: approx. 49 million euros
Frenkie de Jong – FC Barcelona (CM): de Jong has a potential of 91. He starts at 85. The Dutch talent is 22 years old.
Market value: approx. 60 million euros
Phil Foden – Manchester City (CAM): Foden can rise by a whopping 14 rating points. He starts with a low 76, his potential is 90. The Englishman is 19 years old and with this potential certainly exciting for many players.
Market value: approx. 17 million euros
Houssem Aouar – Olympique Lyon (CM): Aouar has a potential of 89, he starts with 81. The Frenchman is 21 years old.
Market value: approx. 26 million euros
Lucas Paqueta – AC Milan (CAM): The Brazilian comes with a potential of 89. He starts with 79 in the career. He is 22 years old.
Market value: approx. 21 million euros
Sandro Tonali – Brescia (CDM): Tonali has a huge potential of 89 – considering he starts with only 75. You should definitely have him on your list. He is 19 years old.
Market value: approx. 13 million euros
Dominik Szoboszlai – RB Salzburg (CAM): Szoboszlai is the only talent among the top talents that only has a silver card in FUT. He starts with a low 74, but can improve to 89. The Hungarian CAM has the potential to improve an impressive 15 rating points. The talent is only 18 years old.
Market value: approx. 10 million euros
Thiago Almada: The 18-year-old from the Argentine Superliga has a very high potential in midfield. You can use him as CAM, but he can also play LW and ST – thus Almada is also among the best forward talents. He has a base rating of 72 and a potential of 92 – and costs only 6.5 million!
Rodri: Rodri is a new teammate of Foden. Since he has just transferred, you cannot get him immediately. The CDM and CM playing Spaniard has a rating of 85 and a potential of 90.
Fabián: Fabián can play all central positions. He is 23 years old, has a rating of 83 and a potential of 90.
From a German perspective Kai Havertz reigns as the best talent in central midfield above all others. However, with a market value of 46 million euros, he is not likely to be cheap.
Brandt can also play as CAM and with a potential of 88 is a strong German midfield talent. Following him are Maier from Hertha BSC (87 potential), Neuhaus (87 potential), and Amiri and Eggestein with each 85 potential.
List of the best CAM, CM, and CDM talents under 20 years
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More midfield talents and affordable young players can be found here:
Best FIFA 20 Defensive Talents – CB, RB, and LB in the Career
These are the best defensive talents: Young players for defense can be found here in the form of CB talents, LB talents, and RB talents with the highest potential.
The 5 best CB talents
Matthijs de Ligt – Piemonte Calcio (CB): de Ligt has a great potential of 93. However, he starts already at 85. Since Juventus Turin is not fully licensed in FIFA 20, the 20-year-old plays for Piemonte Calcio.
Market value: approx. 48 million euros
N. Süle: Süle has recently turned 24 in early September, but he is still considered a talent that can increase significantly in rating. He starts at 85 and has a potential of 90.
L. Hernandez: With the Frenchman, there is another Bayern player among the best CB talents. He starts with a rating of 84, his potential is 89. Hernandez is 23 years old and can also play LB besides CB.
Eduardo Quaresma: The 17-year-old Portuguese is an exciting CB talent. He has a low starting rating of 64 but can grow to 88.
W. Saliba: The young Frenchman is 18 years old and has a rating of 71. His potential is 88.
The 5 best RB talents
Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool (RB): Alexander-Arnold has a potential of 89. His starting rating is 83. The young Englishman is 20 years old.
Market value: approx. 46 million euros
Eder Militao has a rating of 81 and a potential of 88. The Brazilian is 21 years old.
A. Wan-Bissaka: The Englishman has a rating of 79 and a potential of 88. He is 21 years old.
J. Gomez has a rating of 80 and a potential of 88. He is 22 years old.
C. Romero has a rating of 73 and a potential of 87. He is 21 years old.
The 5 best LB talents
L. Hernandez – The Bayern player is 23 years old and can also play CB besides LB. He has a rating of 84 and a potential of 89.
A. Davies: Another young Bayern player who can play LW, RW, and LB. Davies is 18 years old, has a potential of 87 with a starting rating of 72.
Grimaldo: The young Spaniard has a potential of 87 and a rating of 83. He is 23 years old.
D. Zagadou from Dortmund has a potential of 86 and a rating of 79. He is 20 years old and can play CB and LB.
Best GK Talents in FIFA 20 – Young Goalkeepers with great potential
These are the 5 best GK talents in the Career:
Gianluigi Donnarumma – AC Milan (GK): With a potential of 92, Donnarumma can improve by 7 rating points. He starts at 85. The Italian is 20 years old.
Market value: approx. 42 million euros
A. Meret: The young goalkeeper is 22 years old, has a starting rating of 78 and a potential of 89.
A. Lunin: The 20-year-old goalkeeper from Ukraine starts with a rating of 76, the potential is 88.
A. Lafont: The Frenchman has a rating of 79, the potential is 88. He is 20 years old.
I. Radu: The Romanian is 22 years old. His starting rating is 75. He has a potential of 87.
From a German perspective there are no absolute top talents under 23 years. Nübel is the best GK talent from Germany with a potential of 85 and a starting rating of 75. Following him are Müller from Mainz (84 potential) and Früchtl from Bayern (82 potential).
The best GK talents under 20 in the list
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In this overview, you will find the other top GK talents as well as some affordable goalkeepers who still have good potential:
Best FIFA 20 Talents from the Bundesliga – Young players with potential
The best Bundesliga talents in FIFA 20: If you want strong talents from the German Bundesliga in the FIFA 20 Career Mode, we give you an overview in this table:
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Best German Talents with Great Potential in FIFA 20
The best German talents in FIFA 20 Career Mode: In this list, you will find the best young talents from Germany who have a high potential above 84:
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Cheap Talents under 1 Million Euros
Good but cheap talents for under 1 million euros: For those on a budget, you can find a list of some young players who have a lower market value than 1 million euros in FIFA 20 and are therefore quite cheap:
E. Millot is a 16-year-old CM with a rating of 63 and a potential of 86. He has a market value of 800,000 euros.
S. Esposito is a forward, who is also 16 years old and has a rating of 63 and a potential of 85. The market value is 825,000 euros.
T. Parrott is a 17-year-old forward. The rating is 64, the potential is 85, and the market value is 1 million euros.
J. Panzo is an 18-year-old CB. He has a rating of 65 and a potential of 84. The market value is 1 million euros.
E. Simms plays as forward. The 18-year-old has a rating of 64, a potential of 84 and a market value of 950,000 euros.
A. Riccardi is CM or CAM. The 18-year-old starts with a rating of 63, and the potential lies at 84. Market value: 825,000 euros.
B. Gilmour is CM, CAM and 18 years old. Rating: 62, potential: 84, market value: 675,000 euros.
A. Idah is ST and 18 years old. The rating is 63 and the potential is 84. Market value: 850,000 euros.
G. Bazunu is a goalkeeper. The 17-year-old has a rating of 59 but a potential of 84. Market value: 290,000 euros.
E. Loiodice is CM or CDM and 18 years old. Rating: 64, potential: 84, market value: 925,000 euros.
J. Vagnoman is a German LB, LM, and RB and 18 years old. The rating is 65, the potential is 84 and the market value is 1 million euros.
Market value: approx. 13 million euros
Cheap Top Talents under 18 Years
The young talents in FIFA 20 with good potential: Here you will find some of the very young talents under 18 years old who still possess good potential in the FIFA 20 career. Most are cheap to acquire:
P. De la Vega is 18 years old, has a rating of 70 and a potential of 88. He plays RW. Market value: 3.7 million euros.
T. Almada plays CAM, LW or ST and is 18 years old. Rating 72, potential 88, market value: 6.5 million euros.
W. Saliba plays CB. He is 18 years old, has a rating of 71 and a potential of 88. Market value: 4.6 million euros.
Y. Verschaeren plays CAM, RM or LM. The 17-year-old has a rating of 72 and a potential of 87. Market value: 6 million euros.
M. Greenwood plays ST, RM or ST. He is 17 years old and has a rating of 67, a potential of 87 and a market value of 1.5 million euros.
T. Kubo is 18 years old and plays RM or LM. The rating is 70, the potential is 87. Market value: 3.7 million euros.
A. Davies is 18 years old and can play LM, RM or LB. Rating 72, potential 87, market value: 6.5 million euros.
E. Millot is only 16 years old, has a rating of 63 and a potential of 86. The market value is 800,000 euros. He plays CM.
M. Ihattaren plays CAM or RW. The 17-year-old has a rating of 68 and a potential of 86. Market value: 1.8 million euros.
B. Saka plays LM or RM. He is 17 years old, has a rating of 65 and a potential of 86 and a market value of 1.2 million euros.
Tips for scouting and buying cheap talents – Career Mode in FIFA 20
If you have a low transfer budget, you need to rely on young players starting with a low base rating.
Here’s how to find cheap talents:
At the start of the career, it is important to buy talents at low prices, to train them, and either keep them or sell them at a high price later.
Look for talents with a starting rating of under 80. Preferably even young players with ratings in the 60s, who bring high potential and can be trained to diamonds.
Look for cheap talents who are not already in top clubs. Because many big clubs are reluctant to let their young players with high potential go and expect high transfer fees for them.
Keep in mind that the indicated potential of the talents is not automatically reached. You must train the players and give them playing time. If you do this well, with the help of the dynamic potential, you can get even more out of them.
Good news for trainers in Pokémon GO. Data mining shows that features for the friends list are on the way that you’ve been wishing for a long time.
What was found? Data miners from “Pokeminers” have closely examined the new update 0.173.0. Changes to incense, friends lists, power-ups, Wayfarer, and Raids from home were noted.
The changes to the friends list are likely to be well received by many trainers.
Friends list in Pokémon GO to be better sorted soon
and by gift status (whether there is an unopened gift for you)
For a long time, trainers have reported wanting more sorting options. For example, a way to filter which friends still have room for a gift.
This has now been found: In data mining, the Pokeminers (via reddit) present four new filter or sorting functions that were found in the code of the update.
For the fourth entry, “Friend Level”, the meaning is still unclear. One can already sort their list by friendship level with other trainers. Possibly, it refers to the trainer’s level of the friend.
The sorting by friends who can still receive a gift is particularly appreciated by trainers. On reddit, users write that they no longer expected such a function (via reddit). Others are happy about the functions that Niantic is currently finishing during the quarantine period.
In FIFA 20 there are now two new and particularly strong Flashback cards of the Master Twins from Manchester United. The problem is: You can only have one.
Yesterday, on April 19th, EA released a new Squad Building Challenge. When completed, you can choose between two strong full-back cards, the so-called “Master Twins” Rafael and Fabio.
However, if you want both cards, you’re out of luck. You have to choose one.
Who are the Master Twins? In the Premier League season 2011/2012, the twin brothers Rafael and Fabio Pereira da Silva were part of the Manchester United squad. They played together in the defense of the Red Devils and became champions together. Fabio was the left-back while Rafael could be found on the right side.
Currently, both brothers play in the French top league, but not in the same team. Fabio plays for FC Nantes and Rafael for Lyon.
The strength of the Twins’ cards
What the cards have in common: Both cards are really strong and fast full-back cards with top stats. The stats of the Flashback cards are very similar, differing only in some areas. However, their regular FUT cards far surpass them.
This is what Flashback-Fabio can do: This new left-back card of Fabio is really strong and can shine with great stats. Especially the speed, physicality, and strong defensive values stand out positively. With this card, you should be able to stop some attacks and ensure security in defense.
This is what Flashback-Rafael can do: Rafael’s Flashback card is a bit slower than his brother but still quite fast. What makes him a bit better than Fabio’s FB card are the stronger values in passing and defense. This card can be used more offensively. His 4-star skill moves could also help. Fabio only has 3-star skills.
Which card should you choose? It really depends on which position you need more. Because you will get a top defender no matter which card you choose. The only differences are that Rafael might be used a bit more offensively due to his slightly better passing values and skill moves.
Fabio, on the other hand, is a bit more defensive, which is not a disadvantage. Here it really depends on the taste of the FUT player.
How to get the cards
This is what you need to do: To get one of the cards, you must complete two SBC tasks and have at least 145,000 coins on your FUT account (PS4). You have until April 23rd at 7:00 PM to do this.
Here are proposed solutions that can be completed without loyalty and position changes:
The release of GTA 6 is a big topic among fans. Just recently, there was a setback when a report spoke of the alleged state of developments. An insider now says that the development is much further along.
This is the situation: On April 15, the US magazine Kotaku published an article about Rockstar Games. The author Jason Schreier is known for relying on sources within major game studios to gather information.
A known Rockstar insider has now responded that, according to his information, GTA 6 is already much further along.
What does the insider say about the development of GTA 6?
This is how far along the development is: On Twitter and in the GTAForums, the Rockstar insider Tez2 explains that GTA 6 is already much more advanced. The state of early development is “hard to believe when I’m told that the game is already halfway done or further,” he writes on Twitter.
In the GTAForums, he elaborates on his info:
I will not doubt Jason. I’m sure he has contacts, knows some people in the industry (including Rockstar), he is the type of person who advocates for improving the health and conditions of developers. He always takes the side of the developers first and then the publishers. It makes sense that he is in contact with multiple sources. But even taking into account all the information he has shared with us, that does not make him a god-like figure who cannot make mistakes.
That he says the next title is still in an early development stage is likely a mistake. I am sure that it [the game] has already gone through the early development stages. It is in no way stuck in that condition.
Another insider, Yan2295, writes in the forum that he considers Jason Schreier to be a reliable source. However, GTA 6 is “definitely not” in early development. He believes that this could mean an early testing phase.
The insiders Tez2 and Yan2295 often report on projects and new content from Rockstar Games. Players attribute them high credibility.
There have already been many leaks about the release date and setting of GTA 6. However, Rockstar Games remains silent on this topic. Many players are eagerly waiting for the developers to get in touch with a trailer and at least briefly introduce the game.
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A user sent their PS4 for repair due to a broken drive. Sony sent back the repaired console. He doesn’t just receive his PS4, as Sony has come up with something nice.
What happened? A reddit user had to send in his “God of War” PS4 Pro Edition for repair. The drive of the console was broken and had to be replaced. The repair cost amounted to 164 dollars, as the warranty had expired.
Due to the Corona epidemic, the repair took significantly longer than usual. Therefore, the owner did not only receive his console back. Sony also included a letter and a PS4 game with the repaired console.
Sony sends back repaired PS4, surprises owner
This is what the letter and gift from Sony look like. Image source: Dualshockers.com
What does the letter say? Sony included a letter and the game “MLB: The Show 2020” with the repaired console. The letter reads as follows:
Thank you for your continued support of PlayStation, its products, and services during these unpredictable and challenging times. As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we have included MLB: The Show 2020. We continue to do our best to provide the best support in the future.
The text of the letter from Sony. Source: reddit.com
The user uploaded a photo of it on reddit.
Owner passes on gift from Sony
What does the user say about it? The user is surprised by the gesture and comments on the gift:
I have more than 500 games [for the PS4] and they are all digital. This is actually my only game as a disc.
He mainly uses his console for watching movies, and it is also the “God of War” edition of the PS4 Pro, which is why he would have paid for the repair.
He is not a sports fan either, so he gave MLB: The Show 2020 to a player who had previously played MLB: The Show 2019 with his wife.
This is what other users say: On reddit, there is a discussion about the posted letter and gift.
The reddit user FxAxF explains under the post that Sony had also supported him similarly. “Back in the PS3 days, my controller broke and I asked if they had a repair service. Instead, they sent me a completely new controller and a similar letter to this one.”
Alek808 finds the gesture very kind. He writes: “That’s really cool, and that’s why I will always stick with PlayStation, because they show that they care about their customers, no matter how small the things are.”
However, some users also ask why he did not repair the drive himself and instead paid 164 dollars for the repair.
The PS5 release is in 2020, is the PS4 still worth it?
Although the PS5 release is set for winter 2020, we at MeinMMO believe that the PS4 still holds a high value despite the PS5. This is not only due to the extensive game selection that is now available for the PS4.
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In Valorant, it is important to move quietly and stealthily. Because if your opponent can hear you, they can ambush you. But which actions can opponents hear well and what is more suitable for sneaking?
So why is being quiet so important? In Valorant, weapons are extremely deadly. Even weak weapons kill quickly, so camping or shooting through walls is extremely effective. However, this only works if you know where the opponent is located.
A simple method to find out the location of enemies is to just listen. Various actions make noise, and if you hear that an opponent is nearby, you can ambush them and gain an advantage.
Besides some clear no-brainers like running around and shooting, there are several actions that are surprisingly loud or quiet. Especially the two major ninja agents, Jett and Omen, are particularly loud.
Loud Actions
Quiet Actions (only you can hear)
Placing/detonating weapon/spike
Picking up weapon or item (whether running or walking)
Picking up ultimate orb
Aiming with scope/sights
Setting up or defusing spike
Switching weapons
Reloading weapon
Switching abilities
Voice lines when using ultimate
Voice lines when using a normal skill
Running
Walking (Shift key)
Jumping on the same level
Jumping to higher spots
Jumping to a lower level
Brimstone’s ability “Sky Smoke”
Using spray paint
Viper, when she picks up her poison cloud
Flailing with the knife
All abilities with thrown projectiles
Brimstone’s ability “Stim Beacon”
Jett’s floating ability
Jett’s ability “Updraft”
Jett’s ability “Tailwind”
Sage’s healing orb ability
Sage’s resurrection ability
Cypher, when he places or picks up his skills
Cypher, when he activates/deactivates his spy camera
Omen’s ability “Shrouded Step”
Omen’s ability “From the Shadows”
Your basic actions in Valorant are this loud
How loud is running? One of the first lessons learned in Valorant, which is also mentioned in our 11 Tips for Getting Started, is that if possible, you should always run while holding down the Shift key. Because those who run will be heard. Period.
But what you might not have known:
Jumping makes noise only when you jump on your current level or jump from above to below.
If you jump onto a box or something similar, it is quiet!
Make sure to remember this, so you aren’t surprised by a sneaky camper who quietly climbed onto a box and shoots you from an unexpected position.
What else makes noise?
Pay attention that it makes noise when you place the spike.
Also note that reloading weapons is quite audible. So don’t reload immediately after firing a few shots if you still have enough in the magazine.
Counter-Strike players beware: Unlike in CS:GO, aiming with sights or scopes here is completely silent. The same goes for picking up items.
Pay attention to “quiet” weapons: In Valorant, there are various weapons that are even quiet. The pistol Ghost, the SMG Spectre, and the rifle Phantom are hard to hear due to their built-in suppressors.
This list of loud and quiet actions in Valorant comes from reddit user RoyGallant
These agents are louder/quieter than I might have thought
In the agents’ skills, there are a few interesting peculiarities. Some of them are surprisingly loud, while others make no noise at all, contrary to expectations. As a general rule:
All ultimates are announced loudly by the hero with a voice line. This is heard globally across the entire map!
The voice lines of normal skills, however, are not heard by opponents.
All skills that throw something, such as grenades or fireballs, are loud.
So loud are the “ninja agents”: The two agents Jett and Omen are actually designed to be stealthy infiltrators who sneak up on their enemies unnoticed. However, these two have skills that can be easily heard.
Jett’s movement skills make noise, even when she is just floating in the air. Make sure to pay attention to this if you want to execute an unnoticed flank attack.
Omen is also not as quiet as one might think. Especially his skills, which allow him to unexpectedly appear from the shadows, are easily audible and might not be as surprising. This is also one of the reasons why the otherwise useful hero ranks low in our tier list.
Jett is surprisingly loud!
When Omen “suddenly” appears, the opponent is already alerted by the sound
So loud is the spy: The agent Cypher is a spy who uses cameras and other gadgets to surveil the enemies.
But be aware that his camera makes noise when being turned on and off.
It also makes noise when you place or pick up his abilities.
That’s why Brimstone is not so loud: Normally, thrown items like grenades are loud. However, the rough veteran Brimstone has a quiet ability with his smoke grenades launched from orbit. The smoke balls fall suddenly from the sky, and no one hears it until it’s too late and the area is completely obscured.
Do you want even more tips and tricks for Valorant? Then check out our article on a clever trick that allows you to spy on your opponents unexpectedly with the heroes Sova and Raze. Sova’s sonar dart actually has a few unexpected properties.
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In Pokémon GO, Shiny Spinda seems to simply not appear anymore. Trainers suspect there is a bug behind it, as Shinies have disappeared before.
Reports indicate: Currently, on reddit, trainers are looking for confirmation of Shiny Spinda. So far, no trainer has caught the rare Shiny recently. It seems to have simply vanished.
This is not an isolated case. Shinies often go missing, and after Niantic fixes a bug, they reappear.
Is Shiny Spinda gone? What trainers report
Here the topic is addressed: The user “btriffels” has started a thread on reddit, stating that Shiny Spinda is currently unavailable. Furthermore, he mentions that the current form is the wrong one.
He points out that on a large Discord server, where all Shinies are usually posted regularly, there haven’t been any reports of Shiny Spinda for a long time.
The whole situation began with the launch of the new field research in April. There, the form of Spinda changed from #6 to #8. However, a Spinda #8 has not yet been reported as Shiny.
Additionally, this could cause problems with the form. Spinda #6 was only available in March, while the other forms were previously available for 2 months. Especially now during the coronavirus crisis, where one spins few PokéStops, it is even harder to acquire each Spinda form. Spinda can only be obtained from field research and is also very rare.
Shiny Spinda #6 was available – The current #8 is not accessible
So is Shiny Spinda currently unavailable? One can assume so. The mentioned Discord server is huge and players from all over the world share their catches there. If there hasn’t been a post about a shiny Spinda in the past 20 days, then the probability is low that the Shiny exists currently. Furthermore, every other Shiny that is available was shared there in the last few days.
There have been similar cases: Spinda is not the first Shiny to have disappeared. It all started with Shiny Magnemite and Drifloon. Both were not findable for several days. After Niantic was made aware of this bug, the Shinies reappeared.
Players in Call of Duty: Warzone, the battle royale mode of CoD: Modern Warfare, are currently warning about 2 specific spots on the map. There, the game could end for you quickly – and without you being able to do anything about it.
What’s up with the 2 spots? Currently, the cheating issue is making headlines in Call of Duty: Warzone. There’s a lot of criticism, and even though Infinity Ward has already banned more than 70,000 accounts, many still find it insufficient, considering it a drop in the ocean. Some PS4 players are even disabling crossplay to avoid playing with the cheat-infested PC players.
But aside from cheaters and hackers, there are some issues in the battle royale. For instance, there are several faulty spots on the map where you can get stuck on objects and then can’t move anymore. This can cause a lot of frustration, especially in an advanced match. Recently, some players are warning about 2 such glitch spots on reddit.
What’s the problem with these glitch spots? If you walk through them, you get stuck. And that essentially means your match is over. You can’t get out and can’t do anything about it. You can only leave the match or wait for death (and hopefully a respawn or revive).
Active rescue attempts by teammates end up with them getting trapped in these death traps as well. Because if no enemy catches you there, the ever-tightening gas circle will get you. In short: You should best avoid these spots until they are fixed.
Watch out for these 2 spots in Warzone
Both glitch spots currently warned about on reddit are located in the northern part of the battle royale map – one at the military base and one in the area of Jarvdinsk Spomenik. We have marked them here on the map for you:
Here you can find the exact locations in the video. This way, you can see exactly which route you should prefer not to take there.
Spot 1 – At the Hangar of the Military Base: At the northwest end of the runway at the military base, there is a protective hangar. When you move along its wall on the eastern side, you can get stuck there and become an easy target for enemies, as seen here in the video:
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Spot 2 – At the large S-curve near Jarvdinsk Spomenik: At the southern bend of the large S-curve, there is a stone wall at the rock face. If you get caught between them, you won’t be able to get out – even if you are well equipped for the finale with a strong loadout and heaps of cash, as shown in the following video. So you should be careful here as well:
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Do you know more of these glitch spots? Warzone has had several of these glitch traps since its release. Some have already been fixed, but some still make life difficult for players.
If you know of more such spots that could ruin your Warzone match, let us know in the comments. We will then adjust and expand this article accordingly.
Last week, a new rumor about the European release of the MMORPG Lost Ark surfaced through the publisher my.games. We inquired whether there is any truth to the rumor. This is the status as of April 2020 regarding the Western release of Lost Ark.
This is how the new rumor originated: On April 2, a curious blog post appeared on mail.ru, the official site of the Russian publisher of Lost Ark. It stated that the MMORPG will also be available on the international MY.GAMES Store platform from mail.ru in the near future and will thus gain access to “new services”.
This measure would be preceded by an unspecified server downtime. The integration of Lost Ark would take place in several stages, with the first stage expected to happen in Spring 2020.
Some fans took this announcement as confirmation that Lost Ark is finally coming to us and that my.games, the subsidiary of mail.ru, will be the Western publisher.
However, the blog post also mentioned:
The game servers themselves will also not be affected: there is no merger with other regions and no relocation.
To avoid misunderstandings, we therefore contacted my.games and requested further information.
This is what my.games says: In response to our inquiry, my.games stated that the blog post does not represent a “concretely confirmed release in Europe”.
Even though the MY.GAMES Store is an international platform, it is subject to certain regional restrictions, just like Steam, for example.
This means that while Lost Ark can be played in the Russian region through the international store in the future, this does not apply to Europe. At least not without the use of VPN services, as the MMORPG is subject to region lock.
This is the current status regarding the European release of Lost Ark
SmileGate has not provided any official statements regarding a global release of Lost Ark for some time. A few months ago, there was another rumor that the MMORPG is coming to the West.
This is what SmileGate says: On the official verified Facebook page of Lost Ark, there is a post from April 16 (via Facebook) confirming that the developer is still working on a global release of the MMORPG:
We are currently working hard to prepare for the global release. We cannot provide a date, but we wanted to let you know that we are on it and looking forward to announcing good news in the near future. […]
Official Facebook account of Lost Ark
However, in recent months, there have also been various measures taken by the developer SmileGate that indicate a global release. These include:
The Shadowlands expansion of World of Warcraft introduces new graphics options. Among them is apparently the ability to enable ray tracing for lighting. What could this look like?
In the files of WoW Shadowlands, hints of ray tracing support have been discovered.
What kind of hints are these? Ray tracing cannot yet be enabled in the options, but these entries in files suggest the following:
RTTier – Maximum RT tier to use
RAIDshadowRt – Raid Raytraced shadows (0-2)
shadowRt – Raytraced shadows (0-2)
Ray Tracing Support – DXR 1.0 / DXR 1.1
vrsWorldGeo – Render scale like effect for terrain, buildings and liquids
vrsParticles – Render scale like effect for particles. Only used if lots of particles are on screen
Variable Rate Shading not supported on this hardware
WoW with new lighting?
How would WoW look with ray tracing? Based on a somewhat older video, you can see how ray tracing would visually enhance World of Warcraft.
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This video shows how WoW with ray tracing support could look.
How certain is ray tracing support? It has not been officially confirmed by Blizzard yet. The entries in the Shadowlands files might just mean that the developers are experimenting with ray tracing. It doesn’t necessarily mean that this feature will actually come.
What is ray tracing anyway? Ray tracing is a physical calculation of light and reflections. The lighting in the game world is intended to look significantly more realistic as a result. However, ray tracing puts a heavy burden on the GPU of the graphics card and can affect performance. Furthermore, specialized graphics cards like Nvidia’s RTX series, which support hardware-based ray tracing calculations, are typically required.
More graphics options for WoW
What other graphics options will WoW get? Patch 9.0.1 already shows some new options in the new menu that allow you to influence the graphics of the MMORPG classic more strongly. This includes the spell density option. This allows the number of spell effects to be reduced. Thus, WoW’s performance should not falter even in large battles.
In the graphics options of WoW Patch 9.0.1 you can adjust the spell density.
You have the choice between these settings:
Important: Only the truly important spells will be displayed.
Some: About 75 percent of unimportant spells will be reduced.
Half: About 50 percent of unimportant spells will no longer be displayed.
Majority: About 25 percent of unimportant spells will no longer be shown.
Dynamic: The display of unimportant spells is reduced depending on the frame rate. If the set frame rate is exceeded, then all spells are visible.
All: All spells are always displayed.
When we will be able to officially experiment with these graphics options is still unknown, as it is currently not even clear when Shadowlands will be released.
Do you enjoy Blizzard’s WoW and are you looking forward to the Shadowlands expansion? The introduction to the expansion will turn out a bit differently than you might think. Exactly how, author Benedict Grothaus reveals in his article.
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The PS4 was initially available only in the USA. For the PS5 release, this is supposed to be different, as Sony stated that no one will have to wait.Instead of supplying the USA first and then the rest of the world, this time it should be different.
Where does the information come from? The information regarding a worldwide launch of the PS5 comes from Bloomberg. It is said:
Sony’s PlayStation chief, Jim Ryan, emphasized that the device’s launch should occur simultaneously around the globe according to the staff in the company’s supply chain.
What does that mean? Sony’s goal is for the PS5 to launch simultaneously worldwide this time. With the PS4, America was two weeks ahead of Europe and Japan. At the same time, we now know that the PS5 will not be available in as large quantities as planned.
We probably won’t have to wait for America for the PS5
How was it with the PS4? With the PlayStation 4, Sony relied on its own strategy, serving the most lucrative market first. Thus, the PS4 did not have a simultaneous worldwide launch:
The PS4 was first released on November 15, 2013, in North America, as America is Sony’s most important sales market
Two weeks later, on November 29, 2013, the PS4 was also available in Europe
In Japan, Sony’s home country, the PS4 was not available until February 22, 2014
So far, it looks like you will be able to buy your Xbox Series X or PS5 in winter 2020. However, no exact date has been announced yet for either the Xbox Series X or the PS5.
PS5: Sony still remains silent about price and design
One of many PS5 designs found on the internet. We present to you the 5 most exciting ones.
While Sony remains silent, fans are still busy on the internet regarding the PlayStation 5 and its appearance. Many fans are coming up with various ideas for what the new console from Sony might look like. We have selected a few cool designs and presented you with the 5 most exciting PS5 designs.
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The final of the LEC Spring Playoffs 2020 in League of Legends was a viewer magnet. However, the duel between the best teams in Europe, G2 ESports and Fnatic, was brutally one-sided. Nevertheless, at peak 813,000 people watched on platforms like Twitch, setting a record.
What fascinates about the match? In the final of the Spring Playoffs, the two most well-known and strongest European teams faced off. The duel between Fnatic and G2 Esports was anticipated by most, even though G2 surprisingly stumbled at the start of the playoffs.
Since the formation of the LEC, one of the two teams has always won the playoffs, with one exception in summer 2014. 7 championships went to Fnatic, 6 to G2, as the LEC graphic shows:
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While the first duel against Fnatic was carried by mid laner Perkz and his good performance with Azir, Caps impressed with Kog’Maw (7 kills) and Aphelios (11 kills) in matches 2 and 3.
Why is this interesting? Before the season, many had doubts about Caps, as he switched roles, which many initially thought was a joke. Caps and Perkz are both “trained” mid laners in LoL. In 2019, Perkz played on the bot lane as the AD carry. This year, it was the other way around, Caps suddenly started on the bot lane, which occasionally led to problems.
For example, G2 lost to Schalke 04, a team that otherwise could hardly convince in the Spring Split. But in the final, Caps did everything right, leading G2 to victory in record time.
Caps switched to G2 Esports to create a team that is also strong for international competitions. Now he plays on the bot lane.
Playoffs set a new viewer record
How many watched the match? The final between G2 Esports and Fnatic set a new record despite the one-sided course.
According to the analysis website Esports Charts, at peak around 5:30 PM, 813,638 people watched the final – 545,992 watched alone on Twitch. This is by far the best value that the Spring Playoffs have achieved so far.
Only one event in the regular season had more viewers so far: the Summer Playoffs 2019. At that time, in peak around 7:50 PM, 841,147 people watched the events (via Esports Charts). The duel between Fnatic and G2 Esports went the full length of 5 games in 2019.
The viewer numbers from the final between G2 Esports and Fnatic in 2020.
How popular is the LEC? In international comparison, the European league is far ahead. Yesterday’s final of the American LCS between Cloud 9 and FlyQuest was only watched by 379,426 at peak (via Esports Charts).
Currently, the EU final of the Summer Split 2019 is the most viewed event of the regular season worldwide (excluding China, as there are no concrete numbers according to Esports Charts).
A player of the online shooter Overwatch was banned for allegedly using cheat software. When he complained about it, boss Jeff Kaplan personally intervened.
Why was the player banned? The Overwatch player CulonaVirus posted in the official Overwatch forum that he was banned. Allegedly, he had used cheat software.
However, he stated that this was not the case. It must be a mistake.
Overwatch boss Jeff Kaplan personally reacts to a cheater.
Cheater or not?
How did the players react? Team members reacted to CulonaVirus’ post, initially believing him and supporting him. There was speculation that perhaps harmless programs had been recognized as cheat software.
What did Blizzard say about it? Suddenly, Blizzard’s Jeff Kaplan personally got involved. The Overwatch boss kept it rather short and posted in the thread:
We have discovered several cheats on this account and have verified this. Goodbye.
Jeff Kaplan, Blizzard
How did the mood change afterwards? Most later sided with Blizzard. After all, Jeff Kaplan spoke up personally. His word carries weight in the community, and when the boss says something like that, it must be true.
However, Kaplan did not explain which programs were involved, leaving a small remainder of doubt. There was also suspicion that CulonaVirus might have been banned not for cheats, but because of his somewhat distasteful player name, which is a reference to the coronavirus.
How did the player respond? After Jeff Kaplan spoke up, CulonaVirus went silent. He has not spoken up since. This leads to suspicion that he felt caught. After all, he had the honor of being reprimanded by the Overwatch boss himself.
A Twitch streamer has urged his young viewers to steal from their parents to support him financially. But he does this not out of self-interest, but to make the children financially independent and to raise them to be “real men.”
This is what streamer FrostyMatrixTV demands: He tells people, especially children, to go out and take their mom’s or dad’s credit card. He says: It sounds like he’s just drunk or joking, but he is completely serious.
The children don’t even have to steal the credit card; they can just take it behind their parents’ backs and quickly subscribe to him.
A “Subscription” is a paid monthly subscription on Twitch. It costs €4.99 per month. The streamer receives about half of that.
“Show me that you have balls”
This is how the streamer justifies his demands: He says that asking for this is not wrong at all. He is not urging anyone to lose their virginity.
“I’m just getting them to be a damn man. Do things yourself. Be financially independent. I mean, that’s nothing. A sub is maybe 5 bucks. Are you kidding me? Are you still living off your parents’ allowance? Come on, wake up and show me that you have balls.”
Others criticize the presentation and production quality of the stream, saying it’s not good enough to stream professionally.
There were videos about kids stealing their parents’ card in Fortnite.
This is what it’s about: It’s clear why the clips upset some people. Because the Twitch streamer is portraying himself in a morally reprehensible role: He is trying to manipulate children and teenagers by appealing to their desire to be grown-up and independent. Meanwhile, the Twitch streamer has his own bank account in mind and undermines the authority of the parents.
This is how the streamer sees his role: In another clip, the Twitch streamer portrays himself as “the man who tells kids what is really going on in the world.” He tells the kids the stuff that their parents are hiding from them out of fear.
Who is the streamer? FrostyMatrixTV is a relatively insignificant Twitch channel with 6,000 followers. On average, 148 people watch him when he plays games like Grand Theft Auto 5, CoD: Warzone, or Deadside.
According to his own statements, the streamer has lost his Twitch channel twice. Once it was “stolen” from him, and a second time he was banned for being too toxic.
“He should be banned for this”
Reactions are: The clip is being discussed on reddit. Users there believe that the streamer should be banned for such statements.
Others criticize the presentation and production quality of the stream, saying it’s not good enough to stream professionally.
There were videos about kids stealing their parents’ card in Fortnite.
This is what it’s about: It’s clear why the clips upset some people. Because the Twitch streamer is portraying himself in a morally reprehensible role: He is trying to manipulate children and teenagers by appealing to their desire to be grown-up and independent. Meanwhile, the Twitch streamer has his own bank account in mind and undermines the authority of the parents.
The Trials of Osiris have not been long back in Destiny 2, but they are already struggling with serious problems and declining player counts. We take a look at the reasons and Bungie’s reaction.
Which mode was missed so much? In Destiny 1, Guardians traditionally gathered in front of their screens on weekends, as the Trials of Osiris were going on. A hardcore PvP mode, where a small team had to prove itself in a competition and ultimately reach the mythical Lighthouse and cool loot.
In Destiny 2, the mode launched under a different premise. Instead of the setting reminiscent of ancient Egypt, the mode was now called Trials of the Nine – and it somehow didn’t really resonate with the players. To overhaul it, Bungie put the Trials format into a hibernation that would last for years.
In the current Season 10, the Trials of Osiris finally celebrated their return and were accompanied by plenty of hype. Destiny players were really excited about the PvP class of kings.
For example, the Guardians built the Lighthouse themselves in Season 9. Bungie promised during the announcement of the Trials that the mode would not return “half-baked” (via YouTube). But how are the Trials of Osiris doing now?
Are the Trials of Osiris in Destiny 2 already dying?
Here’s the state of the Trials: The Trials started on March 13, 2020, and good 5 weeks have passed since then. Nearly 400,000 Guardians joined the PvP mode during opening weekend. Each following week saw a decrease in player numbers. Currently, it has nearly halved to around 200,000 Guardians.
Player attrition is common, but the extent to which players are currently leaving is anything but typical. It is noticeable that particularly on PC, the number of players in the Trials is significantly lower compared to consoles.
Here’s what the player distribution looked like on April 20 in Destiny 2:
While about 12% of Guardians enjoy the Trials on Xbox One and PS4, only 5% are found on PC. Only on Google Stadia is the number even lower at 2%.
Why are players leaving the Trials in droves?
It’s completely normal for a mode or even a game to lose players after release. However, that the Trials, which were introduced as the highlight of Season 10, are struggling with declining player numbers so quickly is due to various reasons. Forbes has highlighted 3 of these reasons, which we want to discuss in more detail.
This is why weaker players leave the Trials: Due to the big announcement and the in-game focus, the curiosity about the “new” Trials was high among both veterans and newcomers. However, quickly hurdles became apparent for weaker players, which soon became seemingly insurmountable.
To claim the coveted Trials loot as one’s own, at least 3 matches must be won. The catch is that the competition ends with 3 losses by default, and one must start the contest anew. There are bounties that grant reward tokens upon completion, but these are useless without the 3 victories. Some brave fighters have thus not earned any loot after an entire weekend.
Compounding the problem is that the actually cool bounties have another flaw. Strong players quickly discovered that farming the bounties is significantly easier at the lower ranks. Much to the chagrin of weaker Guardians who were overwhelmed. Here we have taken a closer look at the problem:
This is why stronger players leave the Trials: If a team achieves 7 wins in a row without a loss, it reaches the Lighthouse, which is called Flawless. This should actually be the highest, the sacred goal in the Trials.
However, many Guardians find the effort not worth it. There is no special reward for this, except for a few cosmetic incentives. In Destiny 1, the so-called Adept weapons were tempting, which were only available for Flawless runs. Recently, the Trials title has also become accessible, after which many hardcore PvP players do not want to take on the stress anymore.
Due to the player decline, these players are now encountering tougher opponents, and every game becomes very sweaty. Thus, well-known PvP experts currently assert in many places that there is no reason for them to pursue Flawless:
Cheaters annoy honest players: In the Trials, everything is at stake; a loss can mean the end. Unfortunately, many dishonest Guardians see this as a reason to cheat rampantly. This problem mainly affects Destiny 2 on PC – probably one of the main reasons why player numbers are dropping fastest there.
What does Bungie say about this? Bungie has announced that they want to address 3 major problems in the Trials. However, the Guardians feel that there is a lack of concrete details and tangible timelines.
The Destiny developer is aware of the desire for precise problem-solving. In the TWaB from April 16 it says:
We understand that there are more topics that were not addressed and about which you probably want to learn more. Eververse, Trials improvements, our plans for managing “fear of missing out”, the struggle with the bounty problem, and more. There are also questions like: “What if players can’t play the way they want to? What about ritual weapons, anti-cheat improvements, etc.?”
Further, it is mentioned that they will get back with concrete details in the coming weeks and outline some short-term changes that should “ease the pain”. However, some of the solutions will take longer than others. Bungie also does not want to make quick “promises that we can’t keep.”
Do you have ideas for both short-term and long-term solutions that could restore the Trials to their former glory? In the eyes of many Guardians, one weapon is also tyrannizing PvP – even in the Trials of Osiris.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
