13 Multiplayer games you can play for free this weekend on PC, PS4, Xbox One

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 8 minutes

Over the weekend from March 27 to 30, various promotions will run, during which you can use certain games for free. We have highlighted the titles that can be played on PC or the consoles PS4 and Xbox One for you.

What kinds of games are on the list? This list includes multiplayer games that you can partly play alone, but always with your friends.

These titles usually cost money, but they are all playable for free for at least 48 hours. We will reveal to you what lies behind the games and where you can play them. On the first page, you will find a title that is free for all platforms, as well as the PC titles.

On the second page, you will find free games for the PS4 and Xbox One.

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Ghost Recon Breakpoint – Free for all 3 platforms

Genre: Shooter | Developer: Ubisoft| Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Stadia | Release Date: October 4, 2019 | Model: Buy2Play

What is Ghost Recon Breakpoint? Ghost Recon Breakpoint is the direct successor to Ghost Recon Wildlands. In this military shooter, you either play alone or with up to four players in co-op.

In terms of setting, you find yourself on the fictional island of Aurora, somewhere in the Pacific. Instead of fighting drug lords, you become the hunted, pursued by partially technologically advanced enemies and even foes from the ranks of the Ghosts.

On March 24, the game received a major update that was supposed to fix several bugs. With the free weekend, you can directly try if that worked. According to initial opinions, Breakpoint is said to now be a significantly better game.

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When and where will the game be free? Breakpoint will be free from March 26 at 10:00 AM to March 30 at 5:00 PM.

You can play it via the Epic Store, Uplay, PS4, and Xbox One (via Ubisoft).

Predator: Hunting Grounds (PS Plus, PC on Epic Store)

Genre: Shooter | Developer: Illfonic | Platform: PC, PS4 | Release Date: April 24, 2020 | Model: Buy2Play

What is Predator: Hunting Grounds? This new game is an asymmetrical co-op shooter that will actually be released at the end of April. However, PS Plus and Epic users can already try it out for free over the weekend.

In the shooter, a team of 4 soldiers fights against a hostile predator, similar to Evolve.

The soldiers have different classes with various abilities and weapons. The predator, in turn, has various special abilities such as invisibility, thermal vision, and a lot of weapons.

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When and where will the game be free? Predator: Hunting Grounds will be available for free on PS4 from March 27 at 5:00 PM to March 29 at approximately the same time, provided you have PS Plus. The Epic Store has recently caught up and is already available for download. So you can also play it on PC.

Free games only for PC

Below we present the titles that you can play for free this weekend on PC and with friends. Many of the offers come from the Steam platform.

If you don’t need it to be free, we also have 5 titles collected that you can play with friends despite Corona.

Insurgency: Sandstorm

Genre: Shooter | Developer: New World Interactive | Platform: PC | Release Date: December 12, 2018 | Model: Buy2Play

What is Insurgency: Sandstorm? This game is a tactical first-person shooter set in a war-torn region of the Middle East.

Insurgency focuses on “slow” and “realistic” gameplay. Weapons are very lethal, and your teamwork is paramount.

There are several online game modes where you can fight other players, but also a co-op mode where you play against AI together.

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When and where will the game be free? The game is already playable for free on Steam and will remain so until April 1 at 7:00 PM.

In August 2020, the shooter is expected to be released for the PS4 and Xbox One.

Goat of Duty (Steam)

Genre: Shooter | Developer: 34BigThings srl | Platform: PC | Release Date: Currently Early Access | Model: Buy2Play

What is Goat of Duty? In Goat of Duty, you are thrown into an arena with other goats and fight against each other in different modes.

The shooter offers you:

  • Exciting multiplayer deathmatches for 2 to 10 players.
  • Old-school shooter gameplay in the style of Doom and Quake.
  • Four multiplayer modes, 6 maps, and 7 different weapons.
  • Costumes and customization options for your goat to make it unique.
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When and where will the game be free? Goat of Duty will be available for free on Steam until March 31 at 7:00 PM.

A special feature is that you can continue to play the game even when the promotion ends. However, the number of free codes is limited.

Offroad Racing – Buggy X ATV X Moto (Steam)

Genre: Racing Game | Developer: Artefacts Studio | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | Release Date: November 14, 2019 | Model: Buy2Play

What is Offroad Racing? In this racing game, you drive various off-road vehicles through challenging terrain. With quads, buggies, or bikes, you try to cross the finish line first.

There are 5 single-player modes available, which can also be played in online multiplayer. In addition, there are 4 more modes that are only available with other players:

  • Last Man Riding
  • King of the Road
  • Hunter
  • Golden Helmet
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When and where will the game be free? This crazy racing game will be available for free on Steam from the news publication until March 30 at 7:00 PM.

Until April 4, you can purchase Offroad Racing for only 3.99 instead of 19.99 euros.

World War Z (Epic)

Genre: Shooter | Developer: Mad Dog Games | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: April 16, 2019 | Model: Buy2Play

What is World War Z? World War Z is a co-op shooter where you are hunted by hordes of zombies with up to 3 additional players. The game is based on the movie of the same name.

You will experience different missions and stories from characters all around the world. You have 6 classes with different weapon arsenals at your disposal.

Recently, crossplay between PC and Xbox One has been introduced. You can use this for the free weekend if your friends are already playing the shooter.

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When and where will the game be free? World War Z is already free at the time of the article’s publication and will remain so until April 2, but only in the Epic Store and not on other platforms.

MisBits (Steam)

Genre: Action-Adventure | Developer: 3Blackdot, Pow WoW Entertainment | Platform: PC | Release Date: Currently in Early Access | Model: Buy2Play

What is MisBits? MisBits is a tumultuous, action-packed multiplayer game for warriors, builders, explorers, and thinkers. What you do in the sandbox game is up to you. You can:

  • Explore worlds
  • Fight with or against each other
  • Try out different shooter modes
  • Create your own creatures

Through the new ToyBox, you can also unleash your creativity and build your own maps and levels. These can be defined with your own rules, allowing you to easily create your own game modes.

In MisBits, basically anything is possible.

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When and where will the game be free? MisBits will be free on Steam over the weekend. An exact timeframe is not yet available, but we will update the article accordingly.

Disclaimer: MisBits is published by 3BlackDot and Pow Wow Entertainment in collaboration with Webedia. MeinMMO is part of the international Webedia media group.

BattleBlock Theater (Steam)

Genre: Jump and Run | Developer: The Behemoth | Platform: PC, Xbox 360 | Release Date: April 8, 2013 | Model: Buy2Play

What is BattleBlock Theater? In this crazy jump and run, it is mainly about fun and adventure. You jump and battle your way through a colorful world and try to rescue Hatty Hattington from intelligent cats that have made him the boss of the theater.

The game is rated extremely positively on Steam. Out of over 40,000 reviews, 97% are positive. This is mainly due to the multiplayer. In various modes and arenas, you can play with or against your friends.

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When and where will the game be free? BattleBlock Theater is already free at the time of the article’s publication and will remain so until April 1 at 7:00 PM.

For the same duration, you can also purchase the game for 2.99 instead of 14.99 euros.

DCL – The Game (Steam)

Genre: Racing Game | Developer: Drone Champions AG | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Mac | Release Date: January 8, 2019 | Model: Buy2Play

What is DCL – The Game? This racing game is the official game of the Drone Champions League. You control a drone through original DCL tracks and can compete online or solo against other players.

You can expect over 30 spectacular tracks, intended to be a fun game for both beginners and true drone fans.

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When and where will the game be free? DCL – The Game will be free from March 26 at 6:00 PM to March 29 at 6:00 PM via Steam.

Endless Legend (Steam)

Genre: Strategy Game | Developer: AMPLITUDE Studios | Platform: | Release Date: September 18, 2014 | Model: Buy2Play

What is Endless Legend? Endless Legend is a turn-based strategy game that resembles Civilization. You have to grow food, achieve industry, and research science and magic.

Your citizens and troops fight alongside you to combat enemy civilizations. In total, there are 8 different races available, each with unique playstyles and backstories.

If you do not want to play alone, you can compete online against other players.

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When and where will the game be free? Endless Legend will be free on Steam from the publication of the article until March 30 at 7:00 PM.

On the next page, there will be free games for the consoles.

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CoD MW: Data miner reveals 2 new maps, weapons & operator for Season 3

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

There are indications of the first new content for the upcoming Season 3 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. A dataminer has discovered information in the game files that show content for the multiplayer and Battle Royale Warzone.

What is in the files? The dataminer Senescallo has posted in a thread on reddit some information that he found in the files from the new patch 1.18 from March 27. According to this, in Season 3:

  • Two “new” maps: Backlot and Village from previous installments
  • Two new operators: Alex and Ronin
  • The campaign of Modern Warfare 2 as a remaster for purchase
  • Two new weapons: sniper rifle SKS and pistol Renetti
  • New playlists for Warzone
  • Lots of new skins and cosmetics

A specific start date for Season 3 has not yet been announced. The currently ongoing Season 2 is set to end on April 7. Whether Season 3 starts immediately after remains open. At the moment, many releases and developments are being delayed due to the coronavirus.

Where is the information coming from? Senescallo is a well-known dataminer of Call of Duty who has often been correct in the past. At the end of 2019, for example, he predicted the maps Crash and Cargo, which subsequently came.

He has also previously found files regarding the new operator Ghost. That the information he has collected could be correct is shown by a recently surfaced leak about Village.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare Village Leak Zoom

New Content in Season 3

When and how will the content come? We still cannot say exactly when the content will arrive in Season 3, if at all. Infinity Ward has been releasing new content throughout the entire season, resulting in a steady flow of new content.

However, it is likely that at least the new operators and weapons will be available to unlock in a Battle Pass. More information and assumptions about the other content are already available.

What are these new maps?

Backlot originally comes from the original Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and was set in Iraq. For Modern Warfare (2019), the location is supposed to be Meska (Urzikstan), where Demon Dogs fight against Jackals. For a glimpse, we have included gameplay of the original map here:

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Village was introduced with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and is therefore a bit more modern. Originally, the map was set in Sierra Leone and is now set to take place in Venskaya (Kastovia). Here, SAS will fight against Spetsnaz. We have also included a bit of gameplay from MW 3 for Village:

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What playlists are coming for Warzone?

The Battle Royale Warzone is supposed to receive several new game modes. These include a duo and a squad mode for two or four players, which have also been leaked. The community has wished for both modes since the release, and the requests have become louder after the introduction of the solo mode for Warzone.

In addition, Senescallo has found further modes that put specific rules on Warzone:

  • High Action: The gas circle closes faster
  • Shotty Snipers: Only shotguns and sniper rifles allowed – personal loadouts are not available
  • One Shot: Every shot to the head instantly kills – also no loadouts
  • Realism Battle Royale
  • Hardcore Battle Royale

Realism and Hardcore are available at least in the multiplayer modes as night variants as well. Whether the map of Warzone will also be shrouded in darkness remains to be seen.

By the way, it seems that Activision is bringing back the entire Modern Warfare series as remastered: Leak says: Not only CoD MW2 – Modern Warfare 3 is also coming back as remastered

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Destiny 2: Xur today – Location and offer on 27.03.

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2 today, on March 27th, the Exotic vendor Xur is visiting again. But where can you find him? Here you will find everything about Xur’s location and inventory this weekend.

What is happening in Destiny 2 right now? There is a lot going on in Destiny 2. Guardians can currently spend their time in the first Iron Banner of Season 10 and earn the only ritual weapon of the current season.

Or they can engage with the 2nd Seraph Bunker on the Moon, which was opened with the Weekly Reset.

However, most Guardians are probably excited about the Trials of Osiris, which are starting again today. Especially exciting is what new weapons will be available this time.

Additionally, Bungie has announced a patch that will finally address the loot bug, along with further adjustments to the armor.

Trials armor

But first, Xur visits us, and we take a look at his inventory.

All info about Xur on March 27, 2020 – PS4, PC, Xbox One, Google Stadia

What does Xur have for sale? Does the mysterious vendor have a weapon this weekend that Guardians will be happy about? And what pieces of gear will he offer?

We expect the noodle face and examine his offer closely.

destiny 2 Xur

When does Xur appear?

This is Xur’s time: Today, Xur will appear again at 6:00 PM. He will choose a planet and sell his wares there until the next Weekly Reset on March 31st.

But prepare yourselves for the fact that Xur will next appear at 7:00 PM. His next visit will be on April 3rd.

Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend

Xur’s position: The noodle face is located in the EDZ in the “Twisted Shore” area this weekend.

Xur’s position in the EDZ

Xur’s inventory from March 27 to March 31 – All Exotics at a glance

Weapon: The Huckleberry – submachine gun for 29 Legendary Shards

Titan: Mark of Alpha Lupi – chest armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +3
  • Resilience: +13
  • Recovery: +13
  • Discipline: +6
  • Intellect: +12
  • Strength: +6
  • Total: 53

Hunter: The Sixth Coyote – chest armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +11
  • Resilience: +7
  • Recovery: +7
  • Discipline: +10
  • Intellect: +6
  • Strength: +6
  • Total: 47

Warlock: Skull of Dire Ahamkara – helmet for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +10
  • Resilience: +3
  • Recovery: +11
  • Discipline: +22
  • Intellect: +2
  • Strength: +2
  • Total: 50

Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards

Five of Swords, the free challenge card to customize the Nightfall strike

Invitation of the Nine for 9 Legendary Shards, if not completed yet

A handy summary is available at Nexxos Gaming regarding Xur’s location and his inventory:

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Trials of Osiris from March 27 – March 31

Which map is active? Currently, the map “Widow’s Court” is being played in the Trials of Osiris.

When do the Trials run? Today, on March 27 at 6:00 PM, it will start. You have until the Weekly Reset on March 31 at 6:00 PM.

More info about the Trials of Osiris: Everything you need to know about the Trials is summarized here.

Destiny Widow's Court

Which focus do you actually like to play the most in Destiny 2?

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The Division 2: Unscheduled Maintenance on 27.03. – What is going on?

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In The Division 2, there is the 4th maintenance this week on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. What is the reason this time? When and how long will the servers go offline? Here you can find everything important about the process of today’s maintenance and the patch notes.

Update 5:10 PM: According to Massive, the maintenance is now finished and the servers are back online.

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What’s going on this week? The developers at The Division simply cannot get a grip on some bugs. Therefore, there is again an unscheduled maintenance today with downtime – the 4th one this week.

These times are important today:

  • Maintenance begins at 4:00 PM German time
  • That is also the start of the downtime, the servers will go offline
  • The server downtime is expected to last for one hour
  • The Division 2 servers should be back online by 5:00 PM and the maintenance will end

Why the renewed maintenance? The patch notes say: The official patch notes are very limited today.

During the maintenance, further fixes for the DPS glitch are being deployed on all platforms. This bug, widely used by many, allows players to easily farm loot under certain circumstances.

More about this can be found here: Crazy new glitch in The Division 2 – Loot is almost free now

Yesterday, action was taken against the DPS glitch, but apparently, it is still not under control.

Also interesting: If you need some reading material during the server downtime, check out these articles:

If you want to know more about the ongoing season 1 of The Division 2, you’ll find it here: The Division 2 is now using seasons like Destiny in endgame – This is how they proceed

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Is the PS5 launch delayed due to Corona? This is what Sony officially says

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time < 1 minutes

What impact does Corona have on the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and will the consoles still arrive in 2020? Sony has now commented on the PlayStation 5..

Where does the information come from? In a conversation with Bloomberg and in an official statement paper (via Sony.net), Sony addressed the Corona crisis and how it is handling the crisis and its impacts.

PS5: What about the release date?

What does Sony say: In conversation with Bloomberg, Sony discusses the current problems related to Corona. Sony stated that it is not surprising that COVID-19 has an impact on Sony’s business.

Bloomberg does not fully relay the conversation with Sony and summarizes it. Sony states:

A spokesperson for Sony said they currently see no impact on the launch of the next-gen console PlayStation 5, which is planned for the end of the year [2020].

Sony, via Bloomberg.

What else did Sony say? In its statement paper, Sony also stated: “Although there have been no incidents so far, Sony is monitoring potential risks for delays, both for first-party titles and for titles from partners. This is especially true for Europe and the USA.”

What does this mean for buyers? According to Sony’s statement, the launch of the PlayStation 5 should not be delayed and it should appear on schedule at the end of the year 2020.

Additionally, games for both the PS4 and PS5 should not be affected so far.

However, one should be cautious with this statement, as no one can say for certain how much the impact of Corona may change throughout the year. And Sony is not alone in this: Microsoft has also had good news regarding Corona about the Xbox Series X.

We have summarized all the important information around the PS5 in our overview for you.

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Pokémon GO: How strong will Monozyto, Mollimorba and their evolutions be?

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there are two new monsters to catch: Mollimorba and Monozyto. But how strong will they and their evolutions be?

This is how to get the two Pokémon: The Psychic Spectacle has started in Pokémon GO and brings the two new Pokémon from Gen 5 into the game. Currently, you can encounter them more often.

After the event, Mollimorba and Monozyto will still be available and will also hatch from 5-km eggs.

So that you know what you are catching, we will now show you the usefulness of the two monsters.

How strong will Mollimorba, Hypnomorba, and Morbitesse be?

These are the 3 Psychic Pokémon: While you currently encounter Mollimorba more often in the wild, you can evolve Hypnomorba with 25 candies. For another 100 candies, you then get Morbitesse.

Mollimorba family

These are the stats: We are looking at the stats of Morbitesse here. The other two Pokémon are normal pre-evolutions that are not really strong:

  • Attack value: 176
  • Defense value: 205
  • HP value: 172
  • Maximum CP: 2419

Will Morbitesse be good? For raids and gym battles, Morbitesse is not really recommended. As a Psychic attacker, there are definitely better alternatives with Mewtwo or Espeon.

In PvP, Morbitesse also does not excel. The moves are decent and somewhat varied, as it learns moves like Charm (fairy) and Rock Slide (rock), but the stats are the decisive point. With its low HP value, it is easily defeated.

How strong will Monozyto, Mitodos, and Zytomega be?

These are the 3 Psychic Pokémon: You can currently encounter Monozyto, just like Mollimorba, more often in the wild. Evolving to Mitodos costs 25 candies and evolving to Zytomega then costs another 100 candies.

Monozyto Pokemon GO family

These are the stats: Just like with the Mollimorba family, we will only look at the stats of the final evolution Zytomega:

  • Attack value: 214
  • Defense value: 148
  • HP value: 242
  • Maximum CP: 2927

Will Zytomega be good? Better than Mollimorba, Zytomega is for sure. In raids and gym battles, it also clearly loses to the top attackers. So it is also not useful here.

In PvP, similar to Morbitesse, it has some interesting moves, such as Shadow Ball (ghost) or Hidden Power (can be of any type), but the base stats are not impressive. The low defense value speaks against Zytomega.

Do you need the new Pokémon? For the PokéDex, you definitely need all 6 new monsters. Otherwise, you can leave Mollimorba and Monozyto. They are by no means among the best attackers in the game.

However, during the Psychic event, which has numerous additional bonuses, make sure to collect enough candies for the evolutions because you never know how rare the monsters will be afterward.

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Fans are glad that Xbox Series X retains a completely outdated feature

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Meanwhile, many details about the Xbox Series X, its specs, and the release are known. However, one feature of the Xbox Series X Controller pleases many users.

What is it exactly about? Austin Evans was allowed to exclusively present Microsoft’s Xbox Series X in early March. During this, he also introduced the new Xbox Series X Controller.

What feature is it about? The new controller will probably rely on replaceable batteries. In Evans’ video, it can be briefly seen: At minute 18:30 in the video, the battery compartment on the back of the controller is clearly recognizable for a moment. We have embedded the video (in English) for you here:

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Xbox Series X Controller: Batteries or Internal Battery?

Is this technology really outdated? The news site T3.com refers to the possibility that the Xbox Series X Controller should rely on batteries as an “outdated feature.” They list the following reasons:

  • A USB charging cable is significantly cheaper in the long run than constantly having to buy batteries, and it would also help protect the environment.
  • Additionally, those who handle their controller carefully can also keep battery wear low. A tip on how to prolong the lifespan of your PS4 controller can be found here.
  • High-end devices and most modern smartphones now even rely on wireless charging: You just place the devices in a compatible dock and don’t even need a cable. This is much more contemporary for a modern console like the Xbox Series X.

This is what users say: Most users do not share this opinion. They consider Microsoft’s decision to rely on replaceable batteries to be a good solution. The opinion is discussed on Reddit:

  • User Hockeyjim07 says: “I will always use AA batteries. Because they give you the option to pop them [into the controller] and swap them out directly when the batteries are dead, providing a much longer lifespan than the PS4. I have no idea how many controllers I have had to throw away because they only lasted 1-2 hours at a time.”
  • Also Specialed83 believes it is the right decision: “You are not alone. Whatever reasons they had for the internal battery in the Xbox One controller, I only had problems with it after months. Now I bought a pack of rechargeable AAs from Amazon and everything runs smoothly. I prefer AAs because I can simply buy an 8-pack and put them in my controller.”
  • Nanowerx says: “I have a rechargeable battery that I bought when the Xbox One was released in 2013, and it is still excellent. I don’t understand people who complain when the controller doesn’t have an internal battery.”
  • A somewhat different opinion is held by CarbonCamaroZL1. He explains: “Don’t get me wrong. But I love the extended 40-hour battery life of my Elite V2 controller and the fact that I don’t have to remove the batteries, but just plug it into the case to charge. But AAs in regular controllers are the best idea. I have a 3-year warranty on my Elite controller if something happens, but you can’t get that on regular controllers or anything similar.”

Xbox Series X: What we know about the new controller

Xbox Series X Controller with Share Button

What do we know about the new controller? The new controller that comes with the Xbox Series X is supposed to be very similar to the previous controller of the Xbox One. In addition to the YouTube video, Microsoft has also published an extensive article about the new controller (via new.xbox.com).

This is what the new Xbox controller offers: Ryan Whitaker, Senior Designer at Xbox, explained what the new controller will offer:

  • Compatibility of the controller with Xbox One consoles
  • Support for PC, Android, and iOS devices
  • USB-C port for connecting to the console or a smartphone.
  • Dynamic Latency Input (DLI): particularly fast connection to the console
  • HDMI connection to the TV: Here, HDMI Consumer Electronics Control, short CEC, is meant: With the controller, you can control TV devices and screens using CEC.
  • Share Button: Ability to take and share pictures and videos without a separate menu

All information about the Xbox Series X we have compiled for you in our overview.

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Fortnite: Deadpool Week 6 – Find marker, deface Ghost or Shadow posters

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale the Deadpool challenges for Week 6 are now active. You need to help Deadpool find his big black marker and then vandalize various Ghost or Shadow posters. We will show you all the locations.

What kind of challenge is this? This week you need to find an item that Deadpool has lost again. After that, you have to vandalize posters of the Ghost or Shadow teams.

By completing these tasks, you can unlock the Deadpool skin, which is also the secret skin this season.

Deadpool’s black marker – Location

For the first part of the task, you need to find Deadpool’s marker in the Agents’ Headquarters.

Simply select the Agents’ room:

Fortnite-agenten-zimmer

After that, select Agent Brutus and visit his room. There you will find Deadpool’s big black marker on the desk.

Fortnite-deadpool-Filzstift

Vandalizing posters of Team Ghost or Shadow

For the second part of the task, you will be sent to the new map of Season 2 and must vandalize 3 posters from Team Ghost or Shadow there.

Locations of the posters on the map:

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The numbers show you how many posters you will find at this location

If you do not want to visit multiple locations for this task, you can land at places where you can find 3 posters at once.

At these locations, you can complete the task right away:

  • Frenzy Farm
  • Steamy Stacks
  • Weeping Woods

In this YouTube video, you can see the exact locations of the posters at Frenzy Farm, Steamy Stacks, and Weeping Woods:

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How can you vandalize the posters? To solve this mission, you first need to find the posters and then interact with them.

Once you stand in front of a poster, a message will appear telling you which button/key you need to press.

Once you have found Deadpool’s marker and vandalized 3 posters, you are one step closer to unlocking the Deadpool skin.

After all, this skin is one of the rarest skins in Fortnite.

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Deadpool is the secret skin of the Battle Pass of Season 2.

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CoD Warzone: Unfair Gulag bug can cost you a secure victory

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A novel bug in Call of Duty: Warzone can result in losing a victory that you thought was secure. When a player is stuck in the Gulag, gas will take you out and you can do nothing about it.

What kind of nasty bug is this? Since the release of Call of Duty: Warzone a few weeks ago, we have already seen some crazy bugs and glitches, most recently a wrestler truck. But this bug is from another dimension because it can snatch victory from those who truly deserve it.

Unfair Victory by Stalling

How can this happen? Up until a certain point in the match, you land in the Warzone after death in the Gulag. Here you can throw stones at opponents, beat them up, and fight in a 1v1 duel for your life in the battle royale.

Due to a bug, a soldier became stuck in the Gulag. He was not assigned an opponent and waited out the round until the end. Since he remained part of the match in the Gulag and the gas could not harm him there, he secured the victory without having to face the last fighters on the battlefield. “Brittn64” shared his easiest Warzone victory with us on Reddit:

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In his video, you can see the last two minutes of the match, in which he only stares at the empty fight area of the Gulag and the Warzone map. Then suddenly he receives the coveted message: “Warzone Victory.” “Brittn64” then added: “When I was sent to the Gulag, there were still 12 teams left. I never got an opponent, and I was not released. I assume that the other team died in the gas.”

How is it supposed to work correctly? Although the Gulag is open for quite some time, the special respawn mechanic shuts down shortly before the end of the match. If you no longer get opponents, the imaginary penal facility is supposed to send you back to the battlefield after some time without a fight, but not this time.

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In the Gulag, two prisoners actually fight for victory.

Can I do anything about it? Not even the best weapons in Warzone can help you here. The Gulag is not accessible from the normal playing field, and if a player becomes stuck there, there is no way to take them out.

By the way, you should also be careful in the Gulag: CoD Warzone: Glitch causes unfair fights in the Gulag – Here you need to be careful

Will the developers do anything about this? So far, there has been no reaction from the creators at Infinity Ward. But since a guaranteed victory is being denied to the best team, a patch will likely be coming soon.

While smaller bugs or glitches appear from time to time, the impact of this error is disproportionately large. The last glitch that cost teams a guaranteed victory was fixed by the developers in record time.

By the way, it seems that Activision is bringing back the entire Modern Warfare series as remasters: Leak says: Not only CoD MW2 – Modern Warfare 3 is also coming back as a remaster

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From Wednesday onwards, the old and cool dungeons from Legion will be worth it again in WoW

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Transmog Collectors in WoW should perk up their ears. Soon there will be loot raining down from the old Legion dungeons. We will reveal what is changing.

World of Warcraft: Legion was one of the coolest expansions that Azeroth has ever seen. This was not only due to the story and the gameplay but also because of the cool sets available in the various raids and dungeons. The transmog items from Legion are highly sought after and are in high demand among players. However, they are unusually hard to farm – but that is about to change. Legion will receive early “Legacy Loot”.

What is currently the problem? In the dungeons and raids from the old expansion “Legion”, even for characters at level 120, the “Personal Loot” rule still applies. This means that you get only one item or even no items per boss. Although raids like the “Emerald Nightmare” can now easily be tackled solo, it can happen that you only see 1-2 items in the whole raid. This is frustrating and causes dissatisfaction among transmog collectors – because legacy loot was worse than expected in Legion.

WoW Legion Dreadlord

What will change? With the next server maintenance, “Legacy Loot” will be implemented for all dungeons and raids in Legion. The loot rules that apply in all other old raids and dungeons will then take effect. Bosses in dungeons and raids will then drop a fixed number of items, but may also drop items that are not suitable for your own class.

As an example, Blizzard cited the boss Nythendra (Emerald Nightmare) on Mythic difficulty. If you kill Nythendra currently, she leaves 0-1 items for a single player. After the change, she will always drop 5 items.

Nythendra will soon have more loot – so it’s worth a visit!

When is the change coming? Starting with the server maintenance on Wednesday, April 1st, bosses in the dungeons and raids of Legion will drop their maximum amount of loot.

What does this mean? Above all, transmog collectors who want to complete their sets from Legion praise this adjustment. It makes the old raids really worthwhile again and a good source for great cosmetic equipment.

Will you also be farming old raids for transmog starting Wednesday? Or are you not interested at all?

A lot is happening in WoW anyway – because the world is very vibrant thanks to the XP boost.

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An old monkey is currently the strongest top laner in LoL – Temporarily banned from eSport

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After his rework, the champion Wukong in League of Legends (LoL) is now particularly strong. He is also not allowed to be played in tournaments for now.

Why is the monkey so strong? The champion Wukong has been part of Riot’s MOBA League of Legends for several years. He was released in July 2011. After all these years, it was time to properly overhaul the champion.

In patch 10.6, Wukong received some strong changes on March 17. As a solo player on the top lane, the monkey now has a strong win rate of 57.01%. This is currently the highest win rate in the game (via Op.GG). Generally, the change seems to be well received. Wukong is now seen more often in ranked games.

These strong stats come after he already received the first nerfs through a hotfix just 48 hours after his rework.

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Why is Riot Games locking him?

This is what Riot says: Due to the rework, Wukong is being locked for the next phases of the LEC Spring Split 2020. Presumably, this will also affect the LCS of North America, the LCK of South Korea, and the LPL of China. The LEC was just canceled, now the European league LEC is being held online.

Wukong is being locked “so that teams have enough time” to practice with the champion. Additionally, this aims to mitigate risks for the most important matches of a split.

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At Riot Games, this is the rule when champions get a rework.

The fact that teams should have more time to practice raises questions. In the comments, a user asks, “I could understand if you said that there is a higher chance of bugs with reworks. But this practice makes no sense to me. I mean, all teams have the same amount of time. So why shouldn’t the one that adapts quickly be able to show that and benefit from it?”

In response, RiotMAXtheX states that this is also an important point that plays a role. This has been discussed with the teams in the past.

While Wukong is now strong, he is not as ridiculously huge as this champion, after a seemingly small buff.

What happens next with Wukong? As DotEsports reports, Wukong is also the target of nerfs in the next patch of LoL. The armor he receives from his passive ability and the damage of his W ability will be reduced.

The LEC will start its matches again today, March 27, at 6 PM. The Schalke 04 team will also be there, set to face G2 Esports at around 8 PM. An ex-star is being blamed for the messed-up season of S04.

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This is your last chance to get this sci-fi MMO on Steam

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The space survival MMO Hellion is facing removal from Steam. However, you now have the opportunity to grab it for free before it disappears from Valve’s platform.

What is Hellion? The survival MMO Hellion places you in the role of a colonist arriving at the Hellion colony, only to find that something went wrong with the colonization of the star system. You must try to survive in space on a graveyard of spaceships and space stations, build a refuge, and scavenge the shipwrecks for useful resources. You constantly risk running out of oxygen. You will also encounter other survivors, who may not always be friendly.

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The survival MMO Hellion is disappearing from Steam.

The success simply did not materialize

How has the game performed so far? Hellion had 1,923 concurrent players at launch in February 2017 according to Steamcharts. However, it has been steadily declining since then. The peak in the past 30 days was only 40 concurrent players.

What about the reviews? The overall rating of the survival MMO Hellion is 54% on Steam. In the past 30 days, this has dropped to only 35%.

The game is considered quite buggy and lacks depth. It feels unfinished, even after it left Early Access in October 2019. Nevertheless, many enjoy searching for resources in the weightlessness of space, always keeping an eye on their oxygen supply, expanding their station, and fighting against other players. The scenario is unusual and exciting. Essentially, it’s a good survival MMO that lacks polish.

The current negative ratings stem from the developers announcing the game’s discontinuation. It will not be further developed, which has upset fans.

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What happens now?

When will the game be removed from Steam? Starting March 30 at 6:00 PM, Hellion will no longer be available on Steam.

Can you still get it before then? Yes, from today at 6:00 PM until March 30 at 6:00 PM, you can still download Hellion for free.

You can download the game for free via Steam starting this evening.

Will it still be playable after removal? The developers plan to keep the servers open. For how long, it has not been specified. Additionally, it will still be possible to play the game offline.

Is it still fun with few players or alone? The player count for Hellion is low, so it can no longer really be considered an MMO. However, that doesn’t matter. The gameplay of wanting to survive alone in space and constantly searching for more air is very exciting even when playing solo.

If a few players do show up, it’s even more enjoyable. However, a large number of players is not necessary to have fun with Hellion.

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Borderlands 3: The 2 best places to reach the new max level 57

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In Borderlands 3 you can now level up to level 57 with the new update. The earlier you achieve this, the better – we will show you how it works.

Why should you reach level 57 quickly? Of course, leveling is not a priority for everyone. However, if you want to collect gear at the highest possible level, fast leveling is essential.

It’s almost frustrating to find a good weapon like the Ion Cannon now at level 53 and have hardly any use for it at level 57. Then you have to start farming all over again. There are also new weapons and gear in the new DLC – if you want them at the highest level, it’s best to level up first before starting the expansion. By the way: Since the new update, you will no longer receive weapons that are below the max level if you are at level 57. 

However, there are places where leveling is very worthwhile. We present two that lead particularly quickly to leveling up.

Scraptrap Prime – The Compactor

What kind of place is this? “The Compactor” is a location you find in the DLC “Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot.” It is essentially a junkyard located beneath the actual casino. The place becomes accessible at a later point in the story in the first DLC. If you have already completed the DLC, you can return there at any time.

The first DLC is great for leveling

How can I level up here? Generally, you can find many Loader Bots in the area that provide a good foundation for leveling. However, it is especially advisable to farm the mini-boss Scraptrap Prime. You will first encounter him during the story – after that, you can challenge him as often as you like.

The catch: In addition to Scraptrap Prime, many smaller Scraptraps spawn, which you can dismantle quite easily. Several players have identified this spot as the perfect leveling location, especially when approaching it on Mayhem 4.

At this level, you can jump four levels between level 53 and 57 within half an hour, as players noted on Reddit – and then get back to farming. Additionally, Scraptrap Prime may drop a Lucky 7 – and it’s worth it!

Ring of Slaughter – Konrad’s Hold

What kind of place is this? If you don’t have the first DLC, you can’t farm Scraptrap Prime. A good alternative is the Rings of Slaughter. There are three of them: The Cistern of Slaughter on Promethea, the Slaughter Shaft on Pandora, and the Slaughter Star 3000 on Nekrotafeyo. You can see where to find all three in this video by AFGuidesHD (via YouTube):

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How can I farm here? In the Slaughter Shaft, you will mainly encounter Children of the Vault in large numbers. They come equipped quite well – the Slaughter Shaft is not really easy. Especially if you are playing on Mayhem 4, it gets difficult. But just like with Scraptrap, you will reach max level quickly.

Alternatively, the other two Slaughter Rings are also suitable if you prefer the enemies there. In the Slaughter Star 3000, you will encounter Maliwan enemies who come with many shields and will eventually attack you with bots. The Cistern of Slaughter is inhabited mainly by beasts like Skags and Rakks and primarily requires fire weapons.

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CoD Warzone: Loadout of the “human Aimbot” shroud – This is what he recommends

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The well-known streamer shroud has now presented his personal loadout with which he dominates in Call of Duty: Warzone. Try it out, maybe this class setup suits you in the Battle Royale of Modern Warfare as well.

What’s the deal with the human aimbot? The well-known streamer shroud has enjoyed a reputation as a human aimbot in the community for quite some time. Michael Grzesiek, his real name, is known for his incredibly high skill in shooters, which he has already proven several times in Modern Warfare.

He often achieves simply incredible plays and takes out multiple opponents at once with his almost unbelievable aim, making it sometimes look as if he is using an aimbot.

This is the loadout: shroud has now presented his very personal loadout, a class setup, in a video that he uses in Warzone. In his opinion, it is one of the strongest weapon loadouts for the Battle Royale of Modern Warfare.

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The interesting thing is: shroud does not use meta weapons for his class build, but rather an often overlooked firearm – the FN Scar 17. Yet he personally raves about it in the highest terms.

This setup is used by shroud in CoD Warzone

How does one actually get their personal loadout? You can buy the loadout drop and more with cash at so-called supply stations. For such a personal equipment delivery, you pay $8,500 and receive a pre-assembled loadout including weapons, attachments, equipment, and perks.

The weapons and attachments: As a primary weapon, shroud swears by the assault rifle FN Scar 17 for his loadout as already mentioned. He uses the following attachments:

  • Muzzle: Silencer (Monolith)
  • Barrel: no attachment
  • Underbarrel: no attachment
  • Ammunition: no attachment
  • Laser: no attachment
  • Optic: G.I. Mini Reflex
  • Grip: No attachment
  • Stock: FSS Combat Stock
  • Extra (Perk): Dexterity
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Previously, shroud was quite happy with the Scar, but after making some more adjustments to his previous build, he now claims that the Scar has transformed from a not-so-bad weapon into a killing machine.

For example, he decided against the extended barrel, which many players consider an absolute must-have for the Scar. The weapon has enough punch anyway; it doesn’t need a longer barrel for that. That only slows the weapon down and unnecessarily occupies an attachment slot. So he got rid of it.

Instead, he opts for the Monolith Silencer to regain the extra range without the barrel. He gains additional speed while aiming with the Combat Stock.

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In addition, he now opts for the Dexterity perk and in the same breath does without the 30-round magazine. This gives him more mobility and allows him to reload faster.

With this setup, he was able to easily hold his own at close and medium range against other players who mainly relied on meta weapons like the M4.

As a secondary weapon, shroud carries the .50 GS pistol in his Warzone loadout, which can be replaced by numerous other alternatives, such as a sniper rifle for longer distances.

The equipment: Here, shroud swears by Semtex and smoke grenades, allowing him to escape annoying pursuers if necessary and to leave them with a nasty surprise in the smoke with Semtex or to flush them out of their positions.

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The perks: According to him, the best perks in Warzone include:

  • Cold-Blooded, to avoid detection by AI targeting systems and thermal optics and not trigger the Alert Warning.
  • Ghost, to not be detected by drones.
  • Revive, which reduces the revival time in Warzone by 25%.

What do you think of shroud’s setup? Is it something for you, or are you firmly convinced of another loadout?

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By the way, it looks like Activision is bringing back the entire Modern Warfare series as remastered: Leak says: Not only CoD MW2 – Modern Warfare 3 is also coming back as remastered

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Shiny Teddiursa sighted in Pokémon GO – Is it coming worldwide soon?

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In Pokémon GO, first trainers have captured Shiny Teddiursa. However, the shiny version is not available to everyone. What is behind this?

This is what players are showing now: On reddit, images of Shiny Teddiursa have appeared. They come from players who were supposed to be at the Safari Zone in St. Louis this weekend and had a ticket.

However, it seems that the shiny is not yet globally available. We will tell you when it could arrive.

Shiny Teddiursa
Source: reddit

Shiny Teddiursa this weekend?

Why there is Shiny Teddiursa: The Pokémon was one of the highlights for the Safari Zone in St. Louis. The event was supposed to take place this weekend, but it was canceled due to the coronavirus.

All players who had purchased a ticket, however, have special event spawns this weekend. So everything they would have caught in St. Louis is now available to them in their locality, but only for the respective account with a ticket.

Thus, it is that the first players have caught Shiny Teddiursa. So far, there are only reports from those who have caught such players. Other trainers around the world cannot catch Teddiursa as shiny yet.

Safari Zone St. Louis Pokémon GO
These Pokémon were announced for the Safari Zone in St. Louis

When could Shiny Teddiursa come worldwide? There are several theories about this. So far, it has always been the case with Safari Zones that the new shiny appears worldwide directly on the same weekend. So it is quite possible that we will encounter Shiny Teddiursa in a few hours as well.

However, the Safari Zone in St. Louis is also expected to get a replacement date. Therefore, it is also possible that we will have to wait until the end of the alternative date for Shiny Teddiursa to appear worldwide.

Until then, you can take advantage of the Psycho event and hunt for shinies there.

Be aware that there is currently a danger 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 taken various measures to ensure that you can also play Pokémon GO from home.

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Cool new glitch in The Division 2 – Loot is almost free now

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The next game-breaking glitch in The Division 2 is out. This time, the cheaters don’t even have to be in missions anymore; they can simply defeat the same enemy over and over again.

Huh? What glitch is this again? Since the launch of the major expansion “Warlords of New York” at the beginning of March, a DPS glitch has been circulating in the community. The unscheduled maintenance yesterday, on March 26, was supposed to address this issue, but instead a new, even nastier glitch has appeared.

Some players are exploiting the bug to collect a ton of loot by defeating a powerful enemy many times, which drops a nice pile of gear upon each death.

By the way, due to this glitch, there will be emergency maintenance today, March 27, including server downtime: The Division 2: Unscheduled maintenance on March 27 – What is going on?

With the loot glitch, you don’t even need to play missions anymore

What are agents achieving with this? The time needed to obtain the desired items is significantly reduced.

Since this glitch can be used on enemies that roam the open world, cheaters can take advantage of loot targeting and specifically collect their desired gear, such as the strongest items for damage builds.

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With the glitch, cheaters don’t need to complete control points or missions and still get a ton of good stuff.

How does this work approximately? Currently, it is very easy to revive a strong enemy. They then stand back up with 1 health and can be quickly taken down with a single melee attack.

This can be repeated indefinitely, and each time the elite enemy drops their entire loot again. In short: This allows players to farm a lot of high-quality loot quickly, like from a fully loaded gift table at a children’s birthday party.

Should I try this too? Just like with the DPS glitch, players should be cautious with such actions. While not much is known about bans so far, it is possible that Massive will not tolerate this behavior for long and will start banning player accounts on a large scale. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop.

Are the developers doing something about it? In the “State of the Game” from March 25, the developers confirmed that glitches that undermine the gear game of Division 2 are a top priority.

The new glitch also falls under this category, and despite working from home, the developers will try to remove the game-breaking glitch as quickly as possible.

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Use the weekend to finally play the biggest shooter flop of 2019

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Currently, you can play the co-op shooter Ghost Recon Breakpoint for free until March 30. With the new Immersive mode included, this event is definitely worth it. After the failed launch, Breakpoint is now a different game.

Why is the shooter considered a flop? After the launch, criticism poured in from players. Not only were there some bugs at the release of Ghost Recon Breakpoint, but players criticized the repetitive content and how Ubisoft’s new action game now plays like a loot shooter. This didn’t suit some fans of the series.

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New mode turns the game around

What is now different? Ubisoft released a major update for Ghost Recon Breakpoint on March 24. This brings several changes to the game that significantly revamp the co-op shooter.

With the new Immersive mode, you can adapt the shooter to your playstyle. It’s possible to turn off the entire loot spiral and play Ghost Recon Breakpoint as you know it from the series. Here are some of the key new features:

  • Disable the loot system: Without the loot spiral, you no longer have to search for the nth version of the same weapon, but choose the gun that best fits your playstyle.
  • New realism options: You can enable realistic reloading with ammunition loss as well as reduced screen displays. More injuries, stamina issues, and crafting limits are also possible.
  • Reduces the number of primary weapons in your loadout: You no longer carry every weapon with you, allowing for more tactical play in your team. This requires cooperative action, and each player uses their primary weapon.
  • New story missions: Among other things, Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell appears.

Is Breakpoint really better now? GameStar author Dimitry Halley explains in his article on Ubisoft’s co-op shooter Ghost Recon Breakpoint:

(…) I love the changes to the new Ghost mode. Yes, I am just beginning to look for lulls and gaps in the long-term test, but the first hours with the “new” Breakpoint feel more like Ghost Recon than all the 40 hours I spent in the original test!

(…) Breakpoint finally finds the right path half a year after its release – and I’m on it.

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Play for free

Why should you play Ghost Recon Breakpoint this weekend? Ubisoft’s co-op shooter is available for free until March 30 (5 PM for the PC version, 11 AM for the console versions) as part of a free weekend. So, you’ll get a sense of the revamped shooter this weekend and see for yourself how it plays with the Immersive mode.

Here you can download the game for PC, PS4, and Xbox One:

Also those who were already there at the release of Ghost Recon Breakpoint can jump back in. Because the Immersive mode really makes the shooter a different game.

Will you give Ubisoft’s co-op shooter another chance? Or perhaps you were waiting to purchase it and are now checking it out during the free weekend? Let us know in the comments.

Anyone wanting to know which games are also free this weekend should definitely check this out:

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Pokémon GO: Psychic Spectacle started – Everything about quests and spawns

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the big Psychic Spectacle has begun. There are new quests and special spawns. We will show you what’s happening at the event.

This is the Psychic Spectacle: The event was already announced at the beginning of March. All weekend long, until March 30 at 10:00 PM, you can benefit from Psychic bonuses.

Meanwhile, the event is live in most parts of the world, and we already know the quests and spawns. The raid bosses have also changed.

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All about Shinys, Quests, and Spawns

These are the quests: There are a total of 4 quests to solve during the Psychic Spectacle. They include:

  • Catch 5 Natu
    • Reward: Encounter with a Puppance (can be Shiny)
  • Evolve an Abra
    • Reward: Encounter with a Lahmus
  • Catch 10 Psychic type Pokémon
    • Reward: 1000 Stardust
  • Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt
    • Reward: Encounter with a Woingenau

Particularly worthwhile is the quest “Catch 5 Natu”. There, you could be lucky enough to get a Shiny. Puppance has been found as a Shiny since the event, and the quest increases your chances of finding a shiny specimen.

Psychic Spectacle

Which Pokémon are coming out more frequently? Many Psychic Pokémon are appearing more frequently for the event. We give an overview of the most exciting spawns:

  • Tanhel*
  • Palimpalim
  • Traumato*
  • Owei
  • Girafarig
  • Flegmon
  • Lunastein*
  • Natu*
  • Monozyto
  • Mollimorba
  • Spoink*
  • Puppance*
  • Abra

Particularly interesting are the spawns of Lunastein and Puppance. Lunastein is a quite rare Shiny, and Puppance is being found as a Shiny for the first time. So, take advantage of the opportunity.

Which Shinys are new? Only Puppance can be caught as a Shiny since the event started. There are no other new Shinys.

What raid bosses are there? The list of raid bosses has been significantly reduced. As a level 4 boss, there is only one Pokémon left: Metagross. This is probably due to the coronavirus, as 4-person raids typically require more than one account. To avoid the temptation to do such raids, they have been significantly reduced.

You can find the complete raid boss list here in the graphic:

Raid LevelRaid Boss
Tier 1 – Pink EggAbra
Flegmon
Meditie*
Spoink*
Puppance*
Tier 2 – Pink EggKokowei
Girafarig
Kirlia
Tier 3 – Yellow EggPsiana
Lepumentas
Alola Raichu*
Tier 4 – Yellow EggMetagross
Tier 5 – Black EggVoltolos, Kobalium

How worthwhile is the event? For Shiny collectors, there is quite a lot available. If you want to fill your Pokédex, you should also secure some Monozyto and Mollimorba. For that, you need 125 candies each.

Keep in mind that due to the coronavirus, it is best to play from home. Light up incense and catch the monsters in front of your door. If you are diligent there, you will surely be able to bag a shiny or two.

Thanks to the increased balls, you will have enough resources to catch the numerous Psychic Pokémon.

Keep in mind that there is currently a risk of getting infected with the coronavirus. The Federal Center for Health Education recommends staying at home as much as possible, keeping a distance from others, and avoiding gatherings. Niantic has taken various measures so that you can play Pokémon GO from home .

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  1. reddit

Players want the map of GTA 6 – “The best concept I have ever seen”

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The map of GTA 6 is still a secret from Rockstar Games, but fans have already created their own designs. One is currently being particularly celebrated. This is what the successor of GTA 5 is supposed to look like.

What’s it about? Eagerly, GTA fans are waiting for Rockstar Games to finally announce GTA 6 officially, as that hasn’t happened yet. During the waiting time, wishes and concepts from fans for the new game are already emerging.

A concept of a map was recently shared again on Reddit and is gaining much attention there. Over 100 people are commenting on the graphic in the relatively small subreddit with just under 11,000 members.

Map of GTA 6 with Vice City and Liberty City – how fans wish it

What does the map look like? In the concept, fans can recognize many familiar places that they visited in earlier parts of GTA.

  • In the northwest “San Fierro”, known from San Andreas
  • In the northeast “Liberty City”, known from GTA IV and addons
  • In the center of the map “Las Venturas”, also known from San Andreas
  • In the southeast “Vice City”, known from the namesake part of the series
  • In the southwest Los Santos, primarily known from GTA V

In the screenshot, you see the map design. Keep in mind that this is not an official map, but one developed by fans. Specifically by Deviantart user saifbeatsart, who published the graphic back in 2016.

GTA 6 Map Deviantart
Source: Saifbeatsart on Deviantart

Although the graphic is already a few years old, fans are now bringing it back up on Reddit and discussing it. Right now is a hot phase in the GTA community; this month, a major event is expected such as an announcement of GTA 6 on March 25.

What do players say about the map? The user manman203 shared the map on Reddit and wrote: “If this were the official map, it would be excellent.” He also wishes for the choice between lobbies with few or many players and no annoying flying motorcycles.

Others write:

  • “This is still the best concept I have ever seen”
  • “I love it”
  • “I want this map to be real. But that probably won’t happen. Just imagine, Liberty City, Los Santos, and Vice City – the 3 best cities. That would be so great”
  • “Great job, buddy”
  • “If I could just get a quarter of that, I’d be really happy”

The rumors and leaks about GTA 6 also revolved around Vice City

However, there is also criticism. Users write that combining all these cities on one map would result in a massive game size, “at least 500 GB or more.”

Also, the general concept isn’t received well everywhere. “I don’t think anyone wants the half of the map to be a copy of the maps from old games.”

What do you think? Would such a map with familiar locations be what you wish for in GTA 6, or would you prefer the focus on just one city like Vice City? Or something completely new?

A curious fan theory allegedly reveals where GTA 6 takes place.

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Minecraft: Soon you will be able to ride over lava with these animals

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The greatest danger in Minecraft will soon be significantly less dramatic. With this new mob, you can ride over lava and simply defy the danger.

In Minecraft, there are pretty much exactly two dangers that give players sleepless nights and repeatedly cause unpleasant surprises. One of them is a creeper that appears out of nowhere – even if it is sometimes helpful – and the other is lava flows. But at least the danger of lava will soon be no longer an issue, as a new creature allows you to ride over lava.

Strider in Minecraft – How they help you

Minecraft Strider Animated

What are Striders? Striders are creatures with long legs that spawn in the Nether. They are the only neutral entities in the Nether so far. Striders are capable of walking on lava without taking damage. On land, they are significantly slower.

Where can Striders be found? Striders are creatures that only spawn in the Nether. They appear at a height of 31 or lower and exclusively in lava.

How can you ride Striders? To ride a Strider, the player must equip it with a saddle. However, Striders cannot be directly controlled like horses but rather behave more like pigs with saddles.

In a similar way, Striders can also be controlled. For this, you need a warped fungus stick. This is a fishing rod combined with a warped fungus. Holding this while sitting on the Strider will make the Strider always move towards the warped fungus.

Minecraft Strider Riding Gif-Animation
Image source: Minecraft-Wiki

With this technique, it is possible to cross large lava lakes unharmed – provided you are not attacked by ghasts or other creatures.

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You can also bring the Strider through the Nether portal to the overworld and use it for lava lakes there. But beware: Striders take damage when they come into contact with water. This applies to both water blocks and rain.

Striders are not yet in the game, but they are part of a larger Nether update that also brings along the gold-hungry Piglins. Anyone who wants can see the Striders already in the snapshot version on PC.

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  1. minecraft.gamepedia.com