Professional player and Twitch streamer Jake “Poach” Brumleve (21) has announced his retirement from Fortnite: Battle Royale. He is focusing on the new shooter from Riot, Valorant. In his departure, Poach criticizes the developer Epic Games for what they have done to Fortnite. He has not enjoyed the game for a long time.
Who is Poach? The now 21-year-old Jake “Poach” Brumleve was among the young US professionals in 2018 who made a name for themselves with their e-sports skills in Fortnite. That was before Epic loosened the age restrictions: since then, even younger players have dominated the scene. At the Fortnite World Cup, a 13-year-old became a star.
As a member of “Team Liquid”, Poach was involved in the e-sports scene of Fortnite early on and managed to shine in some tournaments during the early days: He secured quite a bit of prize money from the first major tournament series. He is now a veteran.
He celebrated his greatest success in September 2018, when he won $135,000 by taking 3rd place in the Summer Skirmish at Pax West. Overall, he has earned $323,900 with Fortnite (via esportearnings: that’s €295,980.
Poach harshly criticized Fortnite in April 2019: It was all about money, and it no longer brought joy to the professionals.
Poach has criticized Fortnite and Epic Games for years
This is how Poach previously criticized Fortnite: Poach has repeatedly expressed criticism of Fortnite and its development:
This is what he says now: In a statement on Twitter, Poach says he is ending his career in Fortnite. The game simply no longer makes him happy. Fortnite hasn’t been fun for him for a long time. He has wanted to play other games for a while but felt stuck in a Fortnite box. Epic also makes many mistakes in e-sports; they talk too little with the pros.
Poach says he is grateful to Fortnite and Epic for giving him the opportunity to pursue his dream job as a competitor and streamer, but Fortnite was never his goal. He was at the right place at the right time, but he wants to play something where he can be truly “competitive”, and Fortnite was never the right fit.
He is now focusing on Valorant as an e-sports professional and Twitch streamer.
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare a new update has mixed up the playlists. There is also a mode that sets a very nasty trap for you.
What’s new: On March 31, Infinity Ward released a new update intended for the playlists. The “Cyber Attack Pro” mode also came into play. It will probably be the last playlist update before Season 2 ends. Before that, you can still snag double XP.
However, there are also modes that revolve around April 1st. Many players celebrate a mode that is actually a nasty April Fools’ joke.
What’s in the new playlist update
Changes in these modes: All rotating modes have been replaced with new playlists. Here’s an overview:
The Cyber Attack Pro mode is playable for the first time and is supposed to provide plenty of action.
The playlist “Just No Frustration” presents a nasty trap and lures you to Piccadilly 24/7.
The playlist “CoD players only want one thing…” brings Shipment 24/7 with various game modes.
The “Gunfight 3v3 – Only Snipers” mode lets you engage in a 3vs3 shootout with only sniper weapons.
This is how fans are lured to the playlist. Source: reddit
Here is the April Fools’ joke: Infinity Ward tempts with a playlist featuring Shipment 24/7, which includes one of the most popular modes in the game. It states, “Shipment total. Come on in. But just so you know: there are penalties for quitting.”
The correct playlist surrounding Shipment can be found in “CoD players only want one thing…”. There you will play several modes, all of which take place on the Shipment map.
What can the Cyber Attack Pro mode do? This mode promises a lot of action. Here, you cannot revive your teammates, as they automatically spawn back into the game. In their blog, the developers describe the gameplay as “frantic and fast-paced.”
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Notes about the release date of GTA 6 are mostly nothing more than speculation from dubious leaks. There might be more behind the analysis of the financial experts from Intrepid Capital Funds.However, this analysis has a catch.
What does Intrepid Capital Funds mean? The analysts from the financial company believe that GTA 6 will not be a launch title for the upcoming console generation PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. However, they are of the opinion that fans still do not have to wait too long for the highly anticipated game.
According to the opinion of the financial analysts, the release date of GTA 6 is expected to be shortly after the launch of the new console generation in 2021.
This assessment by the financial experts was shared on reddit and gives fans hope. (via reddit)
It is stated in the report: “We expect Grand Theft Auto 6 to be released shortly after the market launch of the new console generation, which will likely happen in late 2020 or early 2021.”
That would indeed be a release date for GTA 6 that is earlier than some might believe.
Now the catch: This assessment by the financial analysts comes from the summer of 2019. So quite a bit could have changed since then.
When will the successor to GTA 5 be released? There are plenty of speculations.
More than just mere speculation?
Why is this interesting? The report with this statement dates back to June 30, 2019, but is now circulating on the internet, which, of course, gives many hope.
However, one should be cautious. Because what was reported may not hold true today.
Nevertheless: Even if the statement is already older, it should not be completely ignored. Because this is not a speculation from anonymous 4Chan users, but an analysis by financial experts.
Although it remains a guess, the financial experts put some thought into their statements. They analyze the market, look at when the best release period for a long-awaited new title is, and calculate when the predecessor was released.
However, the gaming market changes quickly, and what may have sounded logical in the summer of 2019 might already be completely outdated today.
Fans are waiting for the successor to GTA 5.
Does this assumption seem realistic, even if it is already somewhat old? Rockstar Games and Take 2 have not yet officially commented on GTA 6. Therefore, everything is just an assumption. However, if we assume that GTA 6 will come, the ideal time would be around the release or shortly after the release of the PS5 and Xbox Series. And that is not only from Rockstar Games’ perspective but also from Sony’s and Microsoft’s perspective.
GTA 6 is one of the most anticipated games. If it were to be released for the PS5 and Xbox Series X, it would be a major incentive for players to buy one of the new consoles. From the perspective of financial experts and investors, it would make sense to time the release of a new, highly anticipated game with the launch of the new console generation.
However, rumors about a release date for GTA 6 regularly emerge. There are always alleged “leaks”, but none have been confirmed so far. Therefore, the statement from Intrepid Capital Funds should be taken with caution as long as Rockstar Games and Take 2 do not officially comment on the status of GTA 6 – also because it is somewhat older and thus could be outdated.
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In Call of Duty: Warzone there are many landing options. However, one promises particularly high loot if you land there early and manage to survive. Pro-gamer Scump from the Huntsmen explains what to look for in his favorite landing zone.
Who is Scump? Seth “Scump” Abner is one of the best and most well-known players of Call of Duty. With his “Huntsmen,” he is successful in the Call of Duty League (CDL). He loves the new battle royale mode Warzone and has been excited about it from the very beginning. Between his CDL games, he continues to play the mode extensively.
Therefore, the pro has already found his personal favorite landing spot and explains it to you.
The best landing zone if you’re skilled
This is Scump’s favorite landing spot: In battle royale games, it’s essential to equip yourself well right from the start. Otherwise, you will be left vulnerable when an opponent takes you out while you can only weakly wave with your pistol. Some try it with a vehicle, but Scump has a different tip.
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High-loot landing spots are in high demand. And according to Scump, one landing spot is particularly fruitful: the broadcasting station “BCH TV Station,” which is located northwest of Verdansk Stadium. Scump usually lands there whenever the layout of the first zone allows it.
Why BCH TV Station is so good: According to Scump, there is always a lot happening at the TV station. Numerous opponents land there, and if you are quick, you can grab the fat loot first and farm helpless opponents. If you do everything right, you’ll come out well-equipped and with a few early kills from the early game phase and be on a good path to a final victory.
Many players should already know the area. The Warzone TV Station is a replica of the old map “Broadcast,” which was one of the multiplayer maps in the first Modern Warfare.
But Scump also has words of warning. “There are always people there!” So be sure to be careful and only approach the area if you can handle the intense action. If you prefer to play it safe, there are many other landing spots where it might be less hectic.
Which weapons should you take? If you are going to the hot landing spot, make sure to select the best weapons and items that you can find. This significantly increases your chances in combat.
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The Twitch streamer Jake “GernaderJake” Straus (27) is probably the toughest PvP player in Destiny 2. The Trials have greatly boosted his channel and brought him some money. But now he explains what the problem with the new Trials of Osiris is: Players will soon run out.
This is the Twitch streamer: GernaderJake has been streaming Destiny 2 for years and is a PvP expert. With the return of the Trials of Osiris, his Twitch channel experienced significant growth in March 2020:
On the last “Trials” Friday, he had an average of 6,760 viewers – this was a considerable increase for him. In January 2020, his channel averaged only 497 viewers.
On Twitter he writes “8,000!”. That’s the number of his subscribers on Twitch, the viewers who support him with a monthly subscription. This earns him over $20,000 a month just from subscriptions. That’s not quite as much as what Destiny streamer Gladd earned during the riddle hype, but a reason for GernaderJake to celebrate.
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The streamer can hardly believe how well things are going for him.
Players are fleeing from the Trials to “softer lobbies“
This is what he says about the Trials: The Twitch streamer says that he loves the Trials at the moment, but he sees problems for the future. The problem is that the Trials become more and more “sweaty” from week to week, meaning harder.
For weaker players, it is a rude awakening to enter the Trials, as they are driven out into “softer” lobbies with skill-based matchmaking, where they compete against players who are just as strong as they are.
This flight happens every week. As a result, the Trials become harder from week to week.
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The Trials need better rewards to attract players.
The “skill-based matchmaking” should be removed from the other playlists in Destiny 2 so that the Trials don’t feel so difficult.
Trials of Osiris loses players week by week
This is what lies behind it: Cynically, one could say it seems a bit like he wishes for “more victims” in the Trials so he can continue to dominate and maintain his channel.
This is a problem that Bungie can hardly solve: The Trials are designed to become harder as fewer players participate because the “unsuccessful” exit. Better rewards could not prevent the decline in the past. However, the current circumstances seem to accelerate this flight and thus the drying out of the Trials.
Bungie will have to deal with the criticism of the Trials, especially regarding the criticism of the weak loot, or they risk that the mode, which players waited years for, will lose its shine after just a few weeks.
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The MMORPG A:IR – Ascent Infinite Realm will not be released under this name. But there are more changes. With the new title Elyon, a beta will soon begin in South Korea.
What is changing in the game? The MMORPG, originally called A:IR – Ascent Infinite Realm, comes from the developers of PUBG and TERA under the new name Elyon. However, players will have to adapt to some other changes as well. This includes the combat system.
The new version is oriented towards MMORPG TERA. The tab-targeting has been removed and you must aim manually. This is intended to make the battles faster and more action-oriented. As a result, the game gives a bit of the impression of a TERA 2.
Air combat plays a smaller role in Elyon.
Almost a new game
What other changes are coming? As the developers announce, they are also scaling back the air battles. These played a major role in A:IR. They are still part of Elyon, but not to the extent they were before.
Additionally, the focus is now more on PvP battles. The competitive aspect should come to the forefront, and competing with other players is intended to become a major pillar of the MMORPG. The conflict between two opposing nations is at the center.
Furthermore, skills and their adaptations will be more prominent. This way, you should be able to develop a unique playstyle.
When will we see Elyon? The closed beta for South Korea starts on April 11. The registration phase for it has already begun. When we will be able to participate is still unclear. However, it was previously mentioned that a beta for the West is planned for 2020.
So it seems that things are slowly moving forward. With a new name, new combat system, new focus on PvP, and skill adaptations, Elyon is indeed heading in a different direction than A:IR, but it seems like we are finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel and hopefully an imminent release.
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The MMORPG Ashes of Creation has provided insight into the first alpha phase. This has elicited positive reactions from many viewers. The start of the alpha and some details have also been announced.
Many core features such as the system around leveling areas or building houses functioned flawlessly. Additionally, the combat and graphics of the game looked good for an alpha.
In a developer letter, the head of the studio, millionaire Steven Sharif, addressed the players and shared many details about the first alpha.
Cities play an important role in Ashes of Creation. They can be expanded, conquered, and destroyed.
However, the first alpha tests will consist of only a small portion of the player base and will take place only at specific times. There will initially be no 24/7 servers.
Note: Originally, it was stated in the article that there would be no NDA on the alpha test. However, there will be a confidentiality agreement for the tests of the first smaller group. Over time, the NDA will be lifted, so you can expect new information, images, and livestreams about Ashes of Creation in the foreseeable future.
Alpha is set to remain online permanently starting in autumn
How does the alpha of Ashes of Creation proceed? In May, the first testers who are part of the “Phoenix Initiative” will be invited. This refers to early and expensive packages for the game that cost over $1,000. They will be followed by the “Braver of World” backers who paid at least $400 on Kickstarter.
The first tests will take place only on specific days, which will remain the case for several weeks or months. After that, weekend tests are planned. The developers aim to have a stable and continuously running alpha 1 by autumn.
However, Sharif warns users that this is still testing, content is missing, and bugs will occur.
How do I get into alpha 1? Currently, there are no founder packages available to access the first alpha. On the website, only a “Voyager Plus Pre-Order Pack” can currently be purchased.
Although it costs $375, it only grants access to alpha 2. You can also gain access to this test with the slightly cheaper “Voyager Pre-Order Package” for $250.
If you want access to the first beta tests, you currently need to pay $150 or be friends with an alpha user. Their packages usually also include friendship codes for the beta.
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Call of Duty: Warzone offers some features that other Battle Royales do not have. One of them is the contracts that reward you with loads of money and loot. We will show you how to get the most out of the contracts.
When should I complete which contract? In CoD Warzone, you can gain a significant advantage over opponents by accepting or completing a contract at the right time. As a rough overview:
Scavenges (Magnifying Glass Icon) should be accepted early
Bounties (Crosshair Icon) a bit later after the start
Recon (Flag Icon) towards the end or when you want to position yourself
What is the purpose of completing contracts? Contracts usually provide you with equipment and money. With money, you can buy items at the supply stations scattered across the map. Here we explain which items you should buy in each round.
Particularly useful are loadouts that you can acquire for $8,500. However, some contracts also grant you certain rewards, such as predicting the next circle. This is particularly useful later in the game. Therefore, we explain when you should complete which contract.
1. Early: Scavenges
What kind of contract is this? Scavenges task you with collecting specific crates in a relatively small zone. These crates only spawn once you accept the contract and are only visible to you.
If you collect all three assigned crates within the given time, you will receive a bonus. Here you usually get a gas mask early, which can protect you from damage in the circle for a few seconds.
Why should I complete it early? By doing a Scavenge, you are guaranteed to find three crates that no one else can loot. These may contain weapons, money or even killstreaks.
The loot in these crates is of slightly better quality than what you find in regular crates. Additionally, they are marked on the map, so you won’t have to search long.
This is why it is worth taking a Scavenge right after landing or after respawning from the Gulag. This way, you are well-equipped right after the (re)start.
2. Midgame: Bounties
What kind of contract is this? Bounties require you to kill a specific target (another player). They provide the most money of all contracts and can also be among the easiest to complete.
The target of your bounty is indicated by a yellow circle on the map, which shrinks as you get closer. But beware: The target is also alerted by a danger indicator showing how close you are.
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Why should I complete it in the midgame? To win a fight against another player, it is good to have a strong weapon or even a loadout with the strongest weapons.
Without proper equipment, you may be at a disadvantage in the fight and get eliminated instead of securing a kill and a reward. Therefore, it is advisable to accept bounties a little later.
Tip: It can also be worth taking a bounty right after landing in a heavily visited area, like the best landing zones. Because it doesn’t matter whether you or someone else takes out the target. If the sought player dies, you will receive money for it.
Especially in the Solo mode of Warzone, this is helpful, as the target may be killed by another player. This comes with a certain risk, but may quickly get you money.
If you are the sought target yourself, you can hide for the three minutes of the contract or kill the hunter to claim the reward yourself.
3. Later: Recons
What kind of contract is this? Recon contracts require you to secure a specific area. These are often bunker facilities, halls, or underground rooms.
You need to position yourself close to a small radar station located there and fill a bar. The more team members gather there, the faster it goes.
Why should I complete it later? For recon contracts, you always receive the insight into where the next circle will appear as a reward. This gives you a tactical advantage over other players.
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Later in the game, this allows you to head out earlier so you won’t have to panic escape from the gas and leave important loot behind.
Especially for the snipers among you, this is a big advantage because you can secure a good spot early on and observe the terrain.
By the way, you receive a bonus for every contract you complete in a round. The more contracts you complete, the more money you will earn, up to a bonus of 80%.
Keep that in mind if you want to buy a self-revive or a drone (UAV). But also pay attention to your money: Too much won’t help you. If you already have a few thousand dollars, a loadout, UAV, and a self-revive, it is not worth accepting another contract. You will hardly be able to benefit from it.
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Data miners have found new information about the Spring event 2020 in Destiny 2, including an Exotic weapon, cool cosmetics, and a competition among the Guardian classes.
Here’s what we know about the “Guardian Games” event: A look at the roadmap for Season 10 reveals that a free event for everyone is set for April: the Guardian Games. According to official information, this is supposed to be a “class competition” that will take place from April 21 to May 11. As rewards, there should be new legendary gear.
However, this is where the official information from Bungie ends. But currently, we have new details from other sources about the process and significantly more rewards.
The roadmap keeps details about the Guardian Games under wraps
Where does the information come from? In this article, we refer to statements from data miner Ginsor, known for his accurate predictions and reliable information in the Destiny community.
Even though Ginsor has a good reputation and a high “hit rate,” we advise to take the unofficial information with caution. If you think this is an April Fools’ joke, rest easy. The data miner shared the new details about the Guardian Games on March 30 via Twitter .
These rewards are expected in the competition: Recently, we reported about a heavy Exotic auto rifle in Cabal style. This Exotic weapon is supposed to be one of the rewards in the Guardian Games. Additionally, there should be other Exotic cosmetics like sparrows and ships, some available for purchase with silver in the Eververse, and some available to unlock for everyone. There is currently no information on the announced armor sets.
Among the free and universally unlockable items are also three special Ghost shells. Each class is assigned one. The unique design stands out, featuring the emblems of the three classes:
This is leaked about the event process: Bungie seems to take the theme “class competition” seriously for the event. In the Guardian Games, Titans, Warlocks, and Hunters will compete against each other according to the latest information. According to Ginsor, the choice of your class also influences your rewards. He writes (via Twitter): “The better your class, the better your daily rewards will be.”
The Guardian Games are said to be partially modeled after last year’s Spring event “The Revelry.” Eva Levante returns as a contact in the Tower and provides players with activities and rewards. The Cabal Exotic takes the place of the exotic reward from last year: the Arbalest.
According to leaks, the “Green Forest” could also celebrate its return. Whether the notorious essences will be available this year is currently unknown.
The Revelry attracted with these rewards in 2019
What do you think of the competition among the Guardian classes? Are the rewards worth taking a look at the event? Let us know in the comments. Which information about Destiny 3 turned out to be a false leak can be read here.
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For Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the remaster of the legendary Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has recently been released. However, it lacks the equally legendary multiplayer mode and Special Ops. The developers have now explained why this is the case.
Where is the multiplayer mode of CoD: MW 2 Remastered? Gone! There is no separate multiplayer mode in the remaster of Modern Warfare 2. You can only experience the enhanced campaign from 2009 in modern graphics. However, it does bring some nostalgia-fun.
The legendary campaign of Modern Warfare 2 is back, but unfortunately, you will have to do without the multiplayer mode from back then.
Reasons Against the Old Multiplayer Mode
Why aren’t the developers bringing back an old MP mode? The answer to this question is provided by the developers in their dev blog. The goal of Modern Warfare is for fans of the game to be able to play together seamlessly. That’s why they included goodies like crossplay.
However, if they were to add a paid addon – after all, the remaster of MW 2 is not free – with its own multiplayer mode, it would split the player base again. Buyers of MW2 would not be able to play with other players.
The developers have had bad experiences in the past with such artificial splitting of the community in CoD and surely do not want to repeat the same mistake.
That’s why there is still something similar to the old MP mode: The developers do not want to completely forgo the charm of the old multiplayer mode. Instead of a separate MP mode for the remaster, you will get some classic maps for the regular multiplayer mode of Modern Warfare. Currently, Rust, Vacant, Shipment, and Crash are available.
In Pokémon GO there is a major change to the gyms. You can now participate in raids and battles from a greater distance. We show you the impacts.
What exactly has changed? The radius at which you can click on gyms has been doubled. This means that you can reach gyms and battle from a significantly greater distance.
This is how the larger gym radius affects gameplay
What you need to know about the change: You won’t know if you’re close enough to a gym. The radius on your map remains the same size, but you can click on gyms from a greater distance.
Check to see if gyms that are in your immediate vicinity are suddenly reachable from home.
Gyms are reachable from a greater distance
Why is there this change? Niantic wants to make playing from home easier. In an announcement, they stated that you will soon be able to do raids from home, and this is the first step towards that. Now, significantly more players can access gyms from home.
This change also provides safety distance when raiding outdoors. If there are raids happening, you can still stand far enough apart.
Keep in mind that there is currently a risk of infecting yourself and others with the coronavirus. The Federal Center for Health Education recommends staying at home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding gatherings. Niantic has implemented various measures so that you can play Pokémon GO from home.
Are there more changes coming? The adjustment of the gym radius is only temporary and is not intended to be permanent. Niantic is currently working on further adjustments to facilitate raiding from home.
How is the adjustment being received? Many trainers do not seem impressed. They do not live close enough to a gym to benefit from it. Other players even complain that one should also be able to spin PokéStops from a greater distance.
At least you could accumulate a larger stock of Poké Balls and address the shortage. There are even reports that gyms seem to be bugged due to this change. Battles are interrupted and do not function properly.
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Minecraft Dungeons has a release date. This means you will soon be able to experience hack-and-slash adventures with friends – all in the typical Minecraft block graphics.
What do Minecraft fans want? Many have long desired real role-playing elements in Minecraft. While it is already possible to embark on adventures with friends, explore dungeons, and defeat enemies, some things are still missing to make this an RPG.
These include loot, upgrades, and the ability to take on specific roles such as melee or ranged fighters. And this is exactly where Minecraft Dungeons comes into play.
Minecraft Dungeons takes you to, among other places, lava mines.
When is Minecraft Dungeons coming out? Microsoft announced that the originally planned release date in April cannot be met because the team is currently working from home due to the Corona crisis.
Minecraft Dungeons will therefore be available in stores on May 26 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. You can choose between the standard version for €19.99 and the Hero Edition for €29.99, which offers two DLCs, a Hero Cape, two skins, and a chicken as a pet.
Hack and Slash with Minecraft aesthetics
This is what Minecraft Dungeons offers:The standalone action RPG from Mojang puts you in the role of adventurers who explore caves, fight monsters, and obtain better loot. Essentially, it is a hack ‘n slash for up to four players.
Minecraft Dungeons is said to take inspiration from genre representatives such as Diablo. You even play from an isometric perspective. This way, you guide your heroes through the caves and use your skills and weapons to defeat the many enemies and collect tons of loot.
There are no classes; your equipment determines whether you are a melee or ranged fighter. It is even possible to enhance the equipment through enchantments. Loot comes in different rarity levels that determine how powerful the items are. Additionally, you will find important artifacts that provide bonuses. Potions replenish your health, and TNT blasts a gap in the hordes of incoming monsters.
During the adventures, you fulfill various missions, such as saving villagers, stopping waves of enemies, solving puzzles, or finding keys to doors.
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What is special about Minecraft Dungeons? Unlike other hack and slays, Minecraft Dungeons incorporates a lot of humor. The game does not take itself too seriously, as can be seen in the story trailer. Additionally, the block graphics known from Minecraft are implemented. This makes Minecraft Dungeons more appealing to younger players and families.
MeinMMO author Irina Moritz has already checked out Minecraft Dungeons at Gamescom last year and based on her gaming experience, she was able to give a conclusion that should provide you with a deeper insight into the action RPG. This way, you can decide whether the hack and slash is a game for you.
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A leaked video has already shown the free games for PS Plus in April 2020. It looks like two well-known and popular games are coming. How accurate is the leak?
These games were leaked: In a video that appeared too early on a channel on YouTube, two free games for PS Plus in April 2020 were already shown on March 24:
Where does the leak come from? The video comes according to playstationlifestyle.net from the YouTube channel PlayStation Access, the official channel of PlayStation UK, and was unlisted there. However, it has since been deleted. So it is quite likely that the leak is true.
This is Uncharted 4: Uncharted 4 is an adventure game where you play as Nathan Drake, a treasure hunter who was pulled out of retirement by his brother Sam to search for a lost treasure.
Uncharted 4 has a rating of strong 93/100 points on Metacritic and a user score of 8.4. On reddit, user armypantsnflipflops writes: “Uncharted 4 is my personal favorite game on PS4. It’s absolutely fantastic and the gameplay of the series is the best there is.” See the GameStar review of the game here:
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This is DiRT Rally 2.0: The DiRT series is a racing game series where you mainly drive on dirty tracks with fast cars. The tracks correspond to real models on which you can race.
DiRT Rally 2.0 is rated with 84/100 points on Metacritic and has a user score of 5.7. reddit user Midwest__Misanthrope writes: “As someone who doesn’t really enjoy racing games, the DiRT games are always ones I’ve been able to enjoy. DiRT 2 is one of the better racing games of the last generation.” A preview of the racing game is available from GameStar:
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In Fortnite grenades were put in the vault after players found a severe exploit using them. Although it only affected PC players, the item was removed across all platforms.
What is this exploit? After the Update 12.30 that was rolled out on March 31, players discovered not only new weapons and items but also a glitch that allowed them to throw an infinite number of grenades.
Player TurtleTavernTV demonstrated in a clip on Twitter how the exploit works:
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To exploit this, players had to change their fire settings and select Mouse Wheel Up or Down. That’s why the glitch only worked for mouse/keyboard players.
As the platforms are mixed, PC players would have had a strong advantage over console players. That would be quite unfair considering that the aim assist, which was a help for controller players, has received a nerf.
The video shows how the player can throw a lot of grenades with just one throw after changing their settings.
Although you can only carry 6 grenades in the regular battle royale mode, that’s enough for a nasty attack. No opponent could evade such an assault, as it creates a huge explosion that destroys everything in the vicinity.
Epic reacted quickly to the exploit
How did Epic respond to this glitch? The grenades were put in the vault indefinitely. Although it only affects PC players, they removed the item on all platforms and game modes.
While no reason is given here as to why the grenades are being removed, it was stated that there is a problem with them. However, it is highly likely that this exploit was the issue.
Another glitch that gives players a clear advantage, however, has not been fixed:
In Pokémon GO a surprising event around April 1 has started. Niantic therefore brings the new Pokémon Flunschlik, Shiny Glibunkel, and other suitable Pokémon.
What kind of event is this? Niantic itself calls it the “Tricky Pokémon Event.” It revolves around April 1 and brings various prankster Pokémon increased in the wild.
It started today, April 1 at 8:00 AM local time. It will end on April 7 at 10:00 PM local time. During this time, you can benefit from many special Pokémon in the wild.
Flunschlik, Shiny Glibunkel, and more
What bonuses are there? Especially surprising is the new Pokémon Flunschlik. But there are also other special Pokémon:
Funny and camouflage Pokémon appear more frequently in the wild. These include: Nebulak, Alpollo, Voltobal, Ditto, Tarnpignon, Mogelbaum, Griffel, and Glibunkel
Flunschlik appears for the first time in Pokémon GO
In the wild, you can encounter Shiny Glibunkel and Mogelbaum
In 5 km eggs, you will find the following Pokémon: Griffel, Isso, Mobai, Glibunkel, and Flunschlik
Special quests include the Pokémon Flunschlik, Mogelbaum, and Glibunkel
In snapshots, Glibunkel or Griffel may appear, which can be Shiny
Shiny Glibunkel is now available to catch for the first time
This is especially true for the Shinies: Until now, it was not possible to catch Mogelbaum as Shiny. The shiny version was only obtained by evolving a Shiny Mobai beforehand. Now there is a chance to get it in the wild.
Which spawns are special? You should especially keep an eye out for Glibunkel and Mogelbaum. Glibunkel is the new Shiny, and you probably won’t get such a good chance at a Shiny Mogelbaum again.
How about Corona? The event can be easily played from home, and the gifts from the in-game shop help with catching the numerous monsters.
Please remember that there is currently a risk of infecting yourself and others with the coronavirus. The Federal Centre for Health Education recommends staying at home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding crowds. Niantic has implemented various measures to ensure that you can play Pokémon GO from home .
These are the quests: In total, there are 3 field researches that can be completed during the event. They include:
It seems to be a decision by Sony and not by Russian authorities.
No Russian – This could be the reason: No official reasons have been given, but it is assumed that the mission “No Russian” from the CoD MW 2 campaign is likely the reason for this decision.
This mission caused a stir and was controversially discussed back in 2009 – not only in Russia. The focus of this mission is on a Russian terror cell that carries out a bloody massacre of civilians at a crowded airport, attempting to pin it on the US intelligence agency.
The player participates as an undercover CIA agent and can (in the uncut version) also shoot unarmed and defenseless civilians.
However, it is possible to skip this sequence. Additionally, Activision voluntarily removed this mission from the Russian PC version of the original Modern Warfare 2.
You can watch the mission in this video:
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Not the first time: This is not the first time that Sony has refrained from selling “Call of Duty” games with sensitive content in the Russian PS Store.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered is now available on PS4. But not in Russia. The remaster of the CoD: MW 2 campaign will not be released for Sony’s console there. The reason could be the controversial mission “No Russian.”
CoD MW 2 Remastered on PS4 is here – but not in Russia:The numerous leaks and rumors have now been confirmed. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered, a remaster of the CoD: MW 2 campaign, has been available for purchase worldwide since March 31 – initially only for PS4 in the PlayStation Store.
However, there is an exception: it will not be released for PS4 in Russia. Sony is officially refraining from selling it there. But why? After all, many fans consider the campaign of Modern Warfare 2 to be one of the best in the entire Call of Duty franchise.
This is Sony’s response: Sony itself does not provide a reason. However, in a tweet from Call of Duty Russia, it is stated that CoD: MW 2 Remastered will not be released for PS4 in Russia.
“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered is a remastered version of the fictional campaign experience originally released in 2009 – now fully in HD. Sony Interactive Entertainment has decided not to sell Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered in the Russian PlayStation Store.”
What about other platforms? Other platforms apparently are not affected. The remaster will be released as planned for them. The tweet states:
“We are pleased to release Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered digitally for Xbox One and for PC via battle.net in Russia.”
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It seems to be a decision by Sony and not by Russian authorities.
No Russian – This could be the reason: No official reasons have been given, but it is assumed that the mission “No Russian” from the CoD MW 2 campaign is likely the reason for this decision.
This mission caused a stir and was controversially discussed back in 2009 – not only in Russia. The focus of this mission is on a Russian terror cell that carries out a bloody massacre of civilians at a crowded airport, attempting to pin it on the US intelligence agency.
The player participates as an undercover CIA agent and can (in the uncut version) also shoot unarmed and defenseless civilians.
However, it is possible to skip this sequence. Additionally, Activision voluntarily removed this mission from the Russian PC version of the original Modern Warfare 2.
You can watch the mission in this video:
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Not the first time: This is not the first time that Sony has refrained from selling “Call of Duty” games with sensitive content in the Russian PS Store.
When the first child arrives, everything suddenly turns upside down. As a gamer, you have to be creative in order to spend time on your hobby despite the new addition. Our author Jürgen managed to do this with Doom Eternal and others somehow.
This is how Jürgen spent the last months: I, Jürgen, was on parental leave for the last 7 months to support my now one-year-old son optimally as he grows up. But after hours of changing diapers, tending to the baby, and attending various crawling groups, the desire for some relaxation grows immensely.
How nice that the baby sleeps more often (and finally in his crib, not just on my arm!) so theoretically I could play a round.
“You only play when you’re watching the baby!”
That’s why nothing came of relaxed gaming: Well, it was unfortunate that my wife was also craving relaxation. And she was right, as she bravely took every night shift while I could sleep in the guest room. Therefore, she rightly insisted on taking advantage of our son’s valuable sleep phases to rest herself.
At the beginning, the little one only slept when carried in one’s arms, that made gaming impossible!
And since she urgently needed to catch up on sleep, I had the supervision over the little one’s sleep. He seems to be aiming for a career as a physicist. He tended to test gravity right after waking up. Using himself as a test subject and the crib as the starting point! Spoiler Alert: He never fell out; we could always prevent it.
What’s the deal with the baby monitor? Fortunately, I got a handy baby monitor for baby watch. With it, I can see and hear the little one anywhere in the house as long as I keep the small screen in view. This allowed me to convince my wife that I could play while keeping the baby safe.
The dilemma with the baby monitor and Doom: Things got tricky when I wanted to play shooters via Stadia. Even with Borderlands 3, it was difficult to focus on the baby monitor and the game. But at least there were often quiet passages in Borderlands where not much shooting occurred. But it got worse.
Because eventually, a game came out that I absolutely wanted to play, and taking care of the baby made it even trickier than it already was: Doom Eternal! I love Doom and its fast-paced, aggressive gameplay. Along with the intense effects and great soundtrack, it’s definitely among my favorites.
So Doom becomes even harder: However, precisely the strengths of Doom Eternal pose a real obstacle with my baby monitor model. It’s genuinely stressful to enjoy the hyper-fast gameplay of Doom while keeping an eye on the baby screen.
And the headphones are only half on my ear because otherwise, you miss it when the baby wakes up and loudly calls for his parents. The high difficulty of Doom hardly adds to this challenge.
This is what my setup looks like right now when I want to play. The baby monitor (the small white box) must always be in view.
Paradoxically, I soon saw these limitations as an extra challenge. Because the adrenaline level rises even more when you have to pay attention to two completely different things: a peacefully sleeping baby on one side and a bloodthirsty Hell Knight charging at me on the other!
That’s why I now appreciate my leisure time even more: Additionally, the whole situation with the baby monitor taught me one thing: Free time is precious and should be fully enjoyed when the opportunity arises. Therefore, successfully completing a level in Doom is now even more satisfying for me than if I had just played it on any random evening before my time as a father.
That’s why I’m currently enjoying my extra-hard gaming sessions with the baby monitor. The sense of achievement is just wonderful.
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In Pokémon GO, you can currently secure some really good gifts in the shop – or at least really strong offers.
What’s going on in the shop? Currently, Pokémon GO has initiated several measures to make playing at home easier. This also includes special offers in the shop that you can get for just one coin – basically free.
The offers are mainly designed to make it easier for you to catch monsters. So far, the following offers have been available in the shop:
30x Incense
100x Poké Balls
50x Ultra Balls
The offers have come in a weekly rhythm so far. And in the future, according to the developers, we will likely be able to expect such offers as well.
Pokémon GO from home is taking shape
That’s why the gifts are so important: Due to the current Corona crisis, it is not so easy to play Pokémon GO. After all, one should, as far as possible, stay at home.
Niantic is working on restructuring the game for “home”. For example, soon raids from your own living room will also be possible.
With the items for one coin, players can already bypass the problem of running out of balls or having no Pokémon spawning in front of their own home – at least to a certain degree. So it’s worth checking the shop weekly.
30 times Incense was available to increase spawns
Pokémon GO will become “Pokémon Stay”: Another problem that still exists is that some players cannot collect quests anymore – due to a lack of nearby PokéStops. However, it is possible that the developers will come up with something in the long run. “Impossible” quests have already been removed.
Despite the restrictions, Pokémon GO seems to be doing well right now. Because it currently looks like trainers are generally spending more money in the game.
Our author Noah Struthoff also viewed the measures towards “Pokémon Stay” positively lately:
Please consider that there is currently a risk of contracting the coronavirus. The Federal Centre for Health Education recommends staying at home as much as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding gatherings. Niantic has implemented several measures to ensure that you can play Pokémon GO from home.
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Today, on March 31st, it’s time for the Weekly Reset in Destiny 2 which brings new weekly challenges, Nightfall strikes, and a fresh Flashpoint for the Guardians. But what else is there for the Guardians to do?
What is happening right now in Destiny 2? After the Iron Banner has concluded, the new Destiny week begins with a maintenance period and the accompanying update 2.8.0.2., which brings quite a few changes to the game.
By 7:00 PM, the maintenance should be completed, and the Guardians can dive into the content of the new week.
So what do the Guardians have to accomplish this week?
The key info about the weekly activities from March 31st to April 7th.
These Nightfall strikes are available: In the regular Nightfall (Powerlevel 820), you can choose from the following Nightfalls:
Flashpoint: The current Flashpoint can be found on:
Titan
Petra Venj can currently be found (Curse Week 1) at the Pavilion in the “The Shore” area. Additionally, you can take on the 5th Ascendant Challenge .
These are the sources for Powerful Loot in Season 10 of Destiny 2
This is how Powerful Loot is structured in Destiny 2: Powerful Loot comes in several tiers, granting you various power boosts. Accordingly, higher tiers also provide higher power boosts.
Tier 1 (up to +3 over the current power level)
Tier 2 (up to +4 over the current power level)
Tier 3 (up to +5 over the current power level)
Peak Gear (+5 or more over the power level. The only gear that goes above 1000 and up to a maximum of 1010.
For your information: Power levels gained through the seasonal artifact are not considered in the calculation of the power levels of your drops. The average of the gear and weapons is decisive here.
Sources for Powerful Loot in Season 10:
Tier 1:
Weekly Flashpoint
Primus Engrams
Weaponsmith Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Weekly Story Mission: Luna’s Call from Eris
Complete 3 Nightmare Hunts
Zavala’s Vanguard Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Complete 3 Vanguard Strikes
Complete 5 Nightfall: The Fire Test. Higher difficulty levels grant greater progress
Crucible for 4 matches in a core playlist
Crucible for 4 matches in a rotating playlist
Shaxx’s Crucible Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Gambit Bounties from the Drifter – Complete 8 of his bounties
Each full rank up in Gambit or the Crucible
Tier 2:
Weekly Matches in Gambit – Complete 3 games in Gambit or Gambit Prime
Clan reward from Hawthorne
Tier 3:
Seraph Bunker
Trials of Osiris
Peak Gear:
Raid “Garden of Salvation”
Nightfall: The Fire Test with a team score of 100,000 or more
Nightmare Hunt (Grandmaster)
Dungeon (Pit of Heresy)
Trials of Osiris
Bright Dust Highlights of the Eververses
These are the Bright Dust highlights of this week:
The exotic emote “Carry the Charge”
The exotic ghost shell “Seraph Shell”
The exotic sparrow “Nightmare Stalker”
The exotic sparrow “Legacy of the Mad”
The exotic sparrow “Viper-4S”
The exotic weapon ornament for Thunderlord “Induction Law”
The exotic weapon ornament for Arbalest “Violent Exorcism”
Do you actually use a sword in Destiny 2? Here’s why it’s worth it again in Season 10:
In PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the developers announced a one-week joke. It will transform the battle royale game into a fantasy world – and quite a silly one.
What have the developers planned? On their homepage, the developers have almost spun a saga around their joke this year. It says there: “So listen, you noble fighters from all over the world: This week a unique Spectaculum will be offered in the land of Erangel.”
This “unique Spectaculum” will be a one-week special mode in celebration of April 1st.
A pretty big thematic jump, considering the regular direction of PUBG, which is currently doing well on Steam, . But the developers seem motivated – and even crafted a crazy trailer:
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They probably wanted to treat themselves to a bit of change, as the developers said on the official homepage: “April 1st is a celebrated tradition in the gaming world. Whether with funny videos, fake patch notes, or even complete in-game events … It is the time of year when teams can let loose a little and try something completely different. And for us, in this case, it means: Fantasy Battle Royale.”
After some pretty silly real scenes, you actually see some fantasy-based gameplay in the trailer. So it seems to be not just an elaborate, one-day early joke. At least the remaining, comprehensive descriptions on the PUBG homepage suggest that.
To arms!
This is supposed to be Fantasy Battle Royale: Fantasy Battle Royale is supposed to be a one-week event mode from April 1st to April 8th. It didn’t cost too many resources, but it’s fun: “FBR has given us the chance to test some new fantasy ideas in a real environment.” This also includes a small crafting system, with which you can improve equipment during a match.
Crafting will also be included!
In addition, there will be fantasy classes:
The Barbarian
The Ranger
The Wizard
The Paladin
Charge into battle with a Barbarian
Each brings special abilities and orientations. Rangers, for example, sneak silently, wizards rain fire. Additionally, the motorcycle “Noble Steed” and the “Dragon Wagon” will be included, as well as some new missions for the time-limited mode. A classic battle royale match is then supposed to take place on the renamed “Dragon’s Isle”. Well then: To the steeds and off we ride.
