Immediately after the conclusion of Sony’s stream, Microsoft also released some new information about the Xbox Series X . For example, there were details about the new controller.
It is also known that the Xbox Series X will offer unrestricted backward compatibility with the Xbox One and can “play thousands of Xbox 360 and original Xbox games”.
The PS5 will offer about 100 of the best PS4 games in “Legacy Mode” at launch, with more to be made available later.
Both consoles are aiming for a release date in winter 2020.
So, what do you think? We now know the specs of both new consoles. How has your opinion changed? Will you still get the same console or a different one? Let us know in the comments!
How can I vote? You can select your desired console in the Apester tool below. Each of you has one vote to cast.
Cash is an important resource in Call of Duty: Warzone. Spending it correctly is even more important. We show you which items you should buy at supply stations and which ones are not worth it.
What items are available? In Warzone, you can use cash to buy a variety of different items, including your own loadouts and killstreaks. Overall, you can choose from the following items at the stations:
Armor Plate Bundle – $1500
Shield Turret – $2000
Cluster Strike – $3000
Gas Mask – $3000
Precision Airstrike – $3500
Drone (UAV) – $4000
Self-Revive – $4000
Reinforcement – $4000
Ammunition Box – $5000
Loadout Drop – $10000
However, not all of these items are worth it; some can even be a waste of money. We’ll show you which three items you should buy in every round and what makes them so good.
The AUG is the best weapon for Warzone – you should equip one of your loadouts with it.
2. Self-Revive: The Self-Revive allows you to get back into the game independently after you have taken a hit that puts you down. For lethal hits, there is also the Gulag, but this feature can only be used once. The Self-Revive works every time but is consumed in the process.
3. Drone (UAV): Grants you access to the killstreak “Drone”. It shows you nearby enemies for a limited time, as long as they do not have the “Ghost” perk. It is relatively inexpensive and should always be bought when there is still enough money. Knowing where the enemies are is always a huge advantage.
Which items are still good? The mentioned items are useful both in the original trio mode and in the new solo mode of Warzone. If you are playing in a team or have extra cash remaining, we also recommend:
Armor Plate Bundle – always useful to have armor in reserve
Cluster Strike or Precision Airstrike – strong killstreaks
Reinforcement – in case a teammate is killed and cannot go to the Gulag anymore
All other items are highly situation-dependent and usually not recommended.
Tip for saving money: If you equip the “Hardline” perk in a loadout, you get a discount on most items at supply stations. If you find a loadout drop that you do not have to buy beforehand, you can equip a loadout with Hardline and then go shopping. You can find more useful perks and equipment for loadouts here.
Collect cash and find supply stations
How do I get cash? Cash is scattered throughout the map like weapons and ammunition. If you want to collect a lot of money early on, we recommend landing somewhere remote and then completing contracts.
Contracts provide you with more cash with every completed mission and also useful rewards like equipment, weapons, or the knowledge of where the next ring will appear.
If you don’t want to complete contracts, you can find larger amounts of cash in boxes or take it from killed enemies. If you look around a bit, you should have enough cash for the most important items within a few minutes.
Where can I find supply stations? You can find supply stations scattered across the entire map. Just pay attention to the shopping cart symbol on the map or the minimap.
At our best landing spots for Warzone, shops are usually right nearby. If you are not sure where the nearest supply station is, just check there.
Buying the right items helps you get closer to victory, but you will need a little more than that. It’s worth working for:
The next Hearthstone expansion is going to be epic. Blizzard has many new ideas and powerful cards that will shake up the game significantly.
The next big expansion of Hearthstone was revealed a few days ago and will be named “Ashes of Outland” – in English “Ruins of Outland”. Along with the announcement of the new class Demon Hunter and a dramatic change to opening card packs, the first new cards of the expansion were also released. We will show you all the new cards and focus particularly on the legendary cards.
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New mechanics in “Ruins of Outland”: There are several new mechanics that come with the Ruins of Outland. These include new keywords, as well as interesting minions that return as enhanced “Prime” when they die.
Outsider: A keyword on some Demon Hunter cards. Cards with Outsider have an additional effect when played from the far right or far left of the hand.
“Caged” demons: Some demons have “Caged” in their name. They are played and then inactive for 2 turns (cannot interact with them). After that, the demons “wake up” and trigger a special effect.
Prime cards: Many legendary cards are quite weak when played. However, when they die, a new version of them goes into the deck. These “Prime” cards are then extremely powerful.
These are the new legendary cards
Sporenältester Msshi’fn is a minion for the Druid. For 3 Mana, he has stats of 3/4 and taunt. When he dies, he shuffles Msshi’fn Prime into the deck with his deathrattle. This costs 10 Mana and has stats of 9/9 and taunt. Additionally, there is the text: “Choose one: Summon a Fungus Giant (9/9) with taunt; or a Fungus Giant (9/9) with charge.” You effectively get combined stats of 18/18 for just 10 Mana.
Lady Vashj is a new minion for Shamans. She also costs 3 Mana, has stats of 4/3, and an additional spell damage +1 as a passive effect. When she dies, Vashj Prime is shuffled into the deck – a new minion for 7 Mana with stats of 5/4 and also spell damage +1. As a battlecry, she additionally has: “Draw 3 spells. Reduce their cost by (3).” Shamans, primarily focused on powerful spells, should take note of Vashj.
Kargath Messerfaust is the legendary minion for Warriors. For 4 Mana, he has stats of 4/4 and charge. His deathrattle shuffles Kargath Prime into the deck, a 10/10 minion for just 8 Mana with charge. But that’s not all. Every time Kargath Prime attacks and destroys another minion, its owner gains 10 armor.
Also for Warriors is the Bulwark of Azzinoth, a new legendary weapon. This costs 3 Mana, has 1 attack and 4 durability. However, you will likely rarely use it for attack, as it has another effect: If your hero would take damage, instead this weapon loses 1 durability. It’s essentially like the Warrior hero has a fourfold divine shield.
Metamorphosis is a legendary spell for Demon Hunters. For 5 Mana, they can transform their hero power into “Deal 5 damage.” This effect lasts for only 2 uses, after which the hero power transforms back into its original form. The cost of 1 for the hero power remains unchanged.
Teron Bloodshadow is a legendary minion for all classes – as he is neutral. He costs only 3 Mana and has stats of 3/4, but comes with a dangerous battlecry: Destroy all friendly minions. However, his deathrattle more than compensates for this when it is triggered: Resummon them (the deceased minions) with +1/+1.
Kael’thas Sunstrider is another neutral legendary minion that will particularly appeal to spellcasting classes. For 6 Mana, he has only stats of 4/7, but a powerful passive effect: The third spell cast in each turn costs (0). It’s worth playing two cheap spells first to unleash a free, but otherwise expensive spell afterwards.
More cards from Ruins of Outland: In addition to the major legendary cards, Blizzard has also revealed a whole series of other cards that are also worth taking a look at:
What do you think of the new cards from “Ruins of Outland”?
In Pokémon GO, the hour of Wonder Bonuses starts this evening, on March 19th. This time, there is a bonus designed to be played from home.
What kind of bonus is there? This time, there are double candies when sending Pokémon. You will get 2 candies for each Pokémon you send.
You can play the event hour comfortably from home and earn some extra candies.
That’s why every trainer should take the bonus
How worthwhile is the bonus? The event hour is interesting for everyone, as it allows you to increase the candies from rare Pokémon.
Check through your collection again and especially sort out the Pokémon that are rare and not used by you.
It’s especially worthwhile for legendary Pokémon. If you still have some unused specimens, send them. The candies from these Pokémon can otherwise only be obtained from raids or special candies.
For legendary Pokémon, you can use fewer special candies thanks to the hour.
Why is there such a bonus? This bonus is quite useful, as there are significant restrictions in public life due to the coronavirus.
Niantic has also reacted to this and has already made it easier to play from home. To ensure that you have no real incentive to go outside during the Wonder Bonus Hour, there is this bonus when sending.
Due to the virus, there are various additional restrictions in Pokémon GO:
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 often as possible, keeping distance from others, and avoiding gatherings. Niantic has taken various measures to allow you to play Pokémon GO from home.
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The Nether of Minecraft has an important rule that every player knows. You should never set up beds. But this respawn mechanic will change soon …
If you die in the Nether, you do not respawn in the Nether. This is a rule that has been in place since the release of the Nether in October 2010. Back then, the Nether was still a completely unknown area in Minecraft. But in the last 10 years, players have mastered the Nether and uncovered all its secrets. However, the “Nether Update” is coming soon, bringing the Nether up to date. One of the oldest rules will be changed – respawning in the Nether will then be possible.
This is how respawning works in Minecraft: If you die in Minecraft, your character appears at the position of your bed if the bed has not been destroyed. This rule applies to all areas in the Overworld – but not in the Nether. There you cannot set a “spawn point”. If you die in the Nether, you respawn back at your bed in the Overworld and must wander back through the portal to the Nether.
The Nether in Minecraft is a dangerous place – sleeping is forbidden there.
No beds in the Nether: It is one of the oldest pranks in Minecraft. Almost every player has tried to trick someone else into setting up a bed in the Nether and wanting to sleep in it. And almost everyone has also experienced what happens then: The bed explodes with the character inside. This can kill the player or – worse – throw them into the lava, causing all their carried items to burn upon death. A mistake no player makes twice.
This is changing now: With the “Nether Update”, the upcoming patch for Minecraft, this will change. Although you still cannot use a bed in the Nether, you can create a “Respawn Anchor”. This is a new item that can be placed in the Nether and must then be “fed” with Glowstone blocks to recharge it. This allows the anchor to have up to four charges. When a player uses the anchor, it becomes the new respawn point in the Nether.
The “Respawn Anchor” – basically a bed in the Nether that does not explode.
But caution: If you try to use the “Respawn Anchor” in the Overworld, the same thing happens as with a bed in the Nether – the anchor explodes and takes everything in its vicinity to death.
For the community, this means that there will be more opportunities for challenges, such as “surviving only in the Nether”, if you want to change the respawn point. Additionally, it will no longer be necessary to have a bed as close as possible to the Nether portal to save long walking distances.
The Nether Update also brings a number of other absurd innovations:
A well-known “Call of Duty” leaker claims to have gathered new information about the upcoming Call of Duty 2020 and published many alleged details. We summarize the most important points regarding the likely reboot of the Black Ops series for you.
Where do the infos come from? The information comes from YouTuber and well-known CoD leaker TheGamingRevolution. He has proven to be a reliable source, particularly with his leaks surrounding Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone.
Nevertheless, the leak contains unconfirmed information. So take it all with a necessary pinch of caution and skepticism.
What do we know so far about Call of Duty 2020? Not much really. Officially, we currently know nothing except that there will be a new Call of Duty in 2020. However, according to rumors and leaks, it is said to be a reboot of the Black Ops series – essentially similar to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in 2019.
However, according to insider information, the development did not go smoothly, and there was even a change of the development studio. You can find out more about this here:
What’s new now? Now TheGamingRevolution claims to have learned numerous new details about CoD 2020 and has published a new video on YouTube. These include alleged information about the campaign, multiplayer, zombies mode, and possibly also battle royale.
What the leak reveals about Call of Duty 2020
CoD 2020 will be a Black Ops: TheGamingRevolution also states that Call of Duty 2020 will be a reboot of Call of Duty: Black Ops, with the series returning to its roots and taking players to the Cold War era.
Woods is one of the recurring characters in the story of Black Ops
Moreover, the next CoD is said to utilize the new engine introduced by Infinity Ward with Modern Warfare.
The following details were revealed:
Multiplayer:
Large multiplayer modes (32vs32) are making a return.
There will be an icy Ground War map (Ground War) set in Vietnam, where you can move around with snowmobiles and tanks.
6vs6 maps will offer 3 lanes and reflect the Treyarch formula more strongly, meaning they won’t be as packed.
One 6vs6 map is set around a warehouse, featuring an open field as the middle lane and a sniper tower.
Health regeneration is no longer automatic (but still depends on player feedback).
Drones, counter-drones, and dogs are returning as killstreaks.
Some operators from Modern Warfare will also return.
Multiplayer DLCs will be free and utilize a similar model as Modern Warfare. There will also be no more supply drops.
The popular zombies mode is supposed to return
Zombies:
Different gameplay styles are to be enabled. Zombies is said to play differently than the previous versions of the popular mode.
Perks (like Pack-a-Punch) and other classic zombies features are expected to return.
TranZit, a popular mode, is said to be back.
The Aether story is to be rebooted.
The Chaos story will not return. Instead, there will be a completely new story.
The new zombie experience is to be more realistic and down-to-earth than the previous “Fantasy” versions.
Nothing is set in stone yet, but a season pass (just for zombies) is said to be in development.
According to rumors, the storyline is supposed to revolve around the Vietnam setting.
Campaign:
Alex Mason and Sgt. Frank Woods are said to return, albeit with new actors/characters.
The new story will draw from real events of the Cold War but will also pick up existing stories from Black Ops.
Alex Mason will be featured in the first mission.
The campaign will be told from multiple perspectives to dive into different storylines.
What about Warzone?Call of Duty: Warzone is a free-to-play battle royale that was introduced with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. But what does that have to do with Black Ops?
No more detailed information is available, but TheGamingRevolution claims to have learned that Sledgehammer is working on a free-to-play “Call of Duty” game that is set to be released in 2021 (previously they were responsible for CoD 2020). This game is supposed to include many battle royale elements and feature some form of open world.
However, this is not meant to be the main CoD for 2021. Therefore, the leaker considers it possible that this game will then be added to the Warzone client as a new map of sorts, thus expanding Call of Duty’s new battle royale. Allegedly, Warzone is supposed to be the “last” battle royale of Call of Duty. At least that’s what was said at a preview event for Warzone.
What do you think of the leak? Would you be excited about a reboot of the Black Ops series?
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The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 offers you various tasks in the endgame. In line with the upcoming Living World Season 5, we would like to introduce you to some content.
What is the guide about? The guide is primarily aimed at newcomers and returning players to Guild Wars 2. Getting into the MMORPG is particularly worthwhile right now because expansions have been consolidated and a special event is currently taking place.
However, active players can also enjoy the tips, as points 1 to 5 can also be completed alone without teammates. Especially gamers who, due to shift changes or lack of time, spend little time with friends can find tasks on this list.
The 8 mentioned activities should provide you with an overview of the various possibilities and goals in the game. However, the general rule is that you can play what you enjoy.
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1. Experience the story
Guild Wars 2 has increasingly focused on advancing the story around the Elder Dragons in recent years. This is also connected to the new Icebrood Saga, whose prologue will be released on September 17.
To prepare perfectly for the new story, it is worthwhile to play through the old content.
How is the story structured? The story of Guild Wars 2 is collected in-game in what is called the Chronicle. This has a specific order, with not all content being immediately accessible:
Personal Story (Level 1-80, free also for Free2Play players)
Living World Season 1 (only a video recap of the content)
Living World Season 2 (may need to be purchased separately for gems/gold)
Heart of Thorns (automatically unlocked upon purchasing the Path of Fire expansion)
Living World Season 3 (may need to be purchased separately for gems/gold)
Path of Fire (automatically unlocked upon purchasing the Path of Fire expansion)
Living World Season 4 (may need to be purchased separately for gems/gold)
Why is it worth playing through the story? Throughout the story, not only will you fight against Elder Dragons, but you will also learn a lot about them and their personalities.
Moreover, along the way, you will meet NPCs who will accompany you in the upcoming story.
The story content is fully voiced and is always accompanied by beautiful cutscenes.
2. Equip the character and level professions
A fresh level 80 character naturally needs to be equipped to experience the story content or later venture into instances. Most of the equipment-related tasks can be done solo without any issues.
Here, you have the choice of crafting exotic equipment first or purchasing it directly from the trading post, or getting max ascended equipment right away. Exotic gear differs in stats by about 5% from the best gear but is significantly cheaper.
How to get the best equipment the quickest? Crafting ascended weapons and armor is easiest done through crafting.
They are quite expensive at the trading post because crafting can only be done once a day. The exact recipes for ascended gear and the corresponding components are sold by your crafting teacher.
What about accessories? Ascended backpieces and trinkets are better earned through specific gameplay content:
Rings are best obtained through fractals or for map currency from Living World Season 3/4
Accessories can be obtained through guild missions or also for map currency from Living World Season 3/4
Amulets are cheapest at 30 Laurels from a Laurel vendor. However, not all stats are available there. Alternatively, you can also go to Living World 3/4 again.
For backpieces, the special collection Mauldrey (LW2) or the backpieces for Karma from the wizards’ lands (LW3 Episode 6) are recommended.
Is legendary equipment not better? Legendary equipment is completely identical in stats to ascended equipment. The only difference is that it’s not bound by stat combinations.
An interesting activity especially for solo players is world exploration. Each map offers various tasks for completion. These include:
Completing all heart tasks
Finding all special landmarks and panoramas
Revealing all waypoints
Completing all skill challenges
For exploring the entire old world, which can also be experienced by Free2Play players, you will receive an exploration gift that is needed for later legendary weapons. Additionally, you will earn the title “Seen it all, done it all”.
There are also special rewards for exploring each area. There is also a chance for a rare Black Lion Key, which you otherwise can only buy for gems in the shop.
4. Earn gold
What would a real MMORPG be without farming currencies? In Guild Wars 2, the main currency is gold, which you can earn through regular gameplay.
However, there are also plenty of tips and tricks to help you quickly obtain a lot of gold. These include:
Guild Wars 2 relies on a very detailed achievement system through which you can earn achievement points as well as many additional rewards.
Almost every area in the game has achievements, whether it’s story, individual maps, PvP, or raids. Additionally, there are collections where you must collect certain items over a long period to then receive new rewards, gear, or special skins.
If you no longer want to wander alone through the world, you can team up with other players to experience the big world events or visit instances. Guild Wars 2 offers four different types of content:
8 dungeons with multiple paths – 5 players – base game – very easy
22 fractals – 5 players – base game – easy to hard depending on the level.
7 raids with 3-4 bosses – 10 players – Path of Fire – for experienced players.
A strike mission with a boss – 10 players – Path of Fire – for beginners in raids (releasing on September 17)
The fractals, raids, and strike missions will continue to be expanded, while the dungeons have hardly changed since release. Accordingly, the dungeons are the easiest instanced content.
For the fractals and raids, you will definitely need ascended equipment. This brings us back to point 2.
7. Try PvP and WvW
In Guild Wars 2, you will find various types of PvP. The classic PvP takes place in arenas, while World versus World is fought in a large, open area.
What is arena PvP like? In the arenas, all players are automatically level 80, even if they start with a weaker character. They also have access to the same equipment. The difference lies primarily in individual skill and that of teammates.
You can enter different arenas:
5v5 with or without ranking
2v2 in privately created arenas
Fortress mode, where 5v5 must capture the opposing guild hall
Automated tournaments also take place daily, in which you can compete in teams against other teams in 5v5 for special rewards. These culminate in monthly tournaments, which can make you a wealthy player for a day.
How is the World versus World structured? In World versus World, three servers fight against each other every week from Friday to Friday on four huge maps. There are fortresses, towers, and camps that can be captured and defended.
The characters are also set to level 80 here, but have disadvantages in terms of equipment and therefore lower attributes.
How is PvP in GW2 doing? Currently, particularly the PvP is creating a bad atmosphere in the game. In recent months, there have been few innovations and also few statements about the modes. In World vs World, players have been waiting since February 2018 for an announced overhaul.
Some veterans are therefore disappointed and also toxic in the game. However, don’t let that discourage you, as there are still many players willing to help newcomers.
8. Find your own long-term goals
Guild Wars 2 is by no means a sandbox game, but it still allows you to set many personal goals in the endgame. Due to the rapid acquisition of the best equipment, players need to get creative instead of just farming the next dungeon or raid.
What does one do in the endgame? Over the years, many content and goals that can be pursued in the game have crystallized. These include:
Legendary equipment, as this provides comfort in attributes and is time-consuming to craft.
Finding the right skins to look fashionably perfect.
Achieving special titles or achievements, similar to point 5. The largest GW2 YouTuber, Woodenpotatoes, is currently working on a 100% challenge related to this.
Low-man kills or speed clears in instanced content.
Roleplaying in the main cities, which has decreased but still occurs often.
Achieving special achievements in PvP or WvW, see Point 7.
But the leisurely gaming with others, leading a guild, or organizing events can also become a major task in Guild Wars 2. So feel free to share with us how you spend your time in the MMORPG.
Perhaps the Icebrood Saga still has some innovations in store for the endgame:
The multiplayer mode of DOOM Eternal is something completely new that shooter fans should definitely dive into. The Battle Mode introduces a new type of multiplayer.
On March 20, DOOM Eternal will be released for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia. Here you will have to send hordes of demons back to hell as the badass “Doomguy”.
However, DOOM Eternal comes not only with a solo mode but also with multiplayer. It will be different from what has been experienced in DOOM since 1993, and even quite different from what the shooter genre has known so far.
In DOOM Eternal, the developers are trying to take a completely new approach to multiplayer. This could shape the entire genre once again.
After the review embargo has lifted, the first tests for the new DOOM installment are already out. Read here how the international press rates it:
The mode that currently represents multiplayer in DOOM Eternal is the Battlemode. This is an asymmetrical mode. This means: Two players team up against a single player.
In Battlemode, two demons (the “opponents” in the game) face off against a fully equipped Slayer (the series protagonist) in a small arena. How far your progress in the campaign is does not matter: You have full access to the entire arsenal.
The game is played on various maps, all uniquely structured. They offer certain features such as:
Swings
Teleporters
Jump Pads
Deadly environmental hazards
Movement features like the teleporters and jump pads are only available to the Slayer. The demons must rely on their own abilities.
This is how a match goes: The games are a “Best-of-5,” meaning the first team to three victories wins. For the demons, it is enough to kill the Slayer. The Slayer must kill both demonic opponents.
However, he only has 20 seconds to do so after the first demon is killed. If he does not succeed in that time, the first demon respawns. This continues indefinitely until a team is victorious. There is no time or point limit.
To ensure the Slayer does not run out of lives or ammunition, NPC enemies continuously spawn, which he can take down with certain kills (like the chainsaw) to replenish his resources.
The demons have unique abilities that allow them to heal, impede the Slayer, or summon additional minions.
Between rounds, demons and the Slayer can choose “Perks” that remain active for the rest of the match. These enhance abilities or grant new skills.
What are demons and slayers?
What the Slayer can do: The Slayer (often called “Doomguy”) is one of gaming’s iconic figures and the protagonist of DOOM.
He is a super-soldier equipped with various abilities that can easily classify him as a “badass.” Alone, he frees worlds from the hell demons and faces their bosses.
He utilizes a large arsenal of weapons such as shotguns, rifles, chainsaws, grenades, and flamethrowers and is anything but gentle. Upon seeing a demon, he kills it as efficiently as possible and often in a bloody manner. He is rightly feared among the denizens of hell.
A common scene in DOOM.
In multiplayer mode, you play as a Slayer who has already reached the peak of his performance. He has access to all the weapons, skills, and upgrades available in the game.
You are thus possibly the most powerful human ever, but you also need to know how to handle that power. Many abilities such as dashes, double jumps, and grappling hooks should be learned and mastered in the campaign before you can face off against two large demons. This process can take a while and can be quite tough.
What the demons can do: Demons are the opponents of the Slayer, creatures from hell trying to subjugate our world. They are the “bad guys,” and you can play as them.
There are various types of demons. In Battlemode, we currently know:
Mancubus
Pain Elemental
Revenant
Marauder
Archvile
The Marauder is new and already a fan favorite – He wields a double axe and uses a double-barreled shotgun.
In the gameplay presentation, the developers mentioned that the demons are somewhat “classes” that players can choose from. They have different tasks, such as
Tank
Damage
offensive supporter
Each demon has unique abilities that make them special. Some can fly and create shields, while others create firewalls or damage areas to deny the Slayer access to certain zones.
Additionally, they share the selection of minions they can summon and some perks that they can choose during a match. For example, starting from round 3, demons have the option to summon a Baron of Hell. Some abilities have already been showcased in videos. They can even deny the Slayer the ability to replenish his resources.
According to the developers, it is important for the demons to work together and combine their abilities to win. This is meant to create different dynamics and numerous metas available, allowing strategies in multiplayer to never stagnate.
Gameplay of the Battlemode
At PAX East 2020 in Boston, Art Director Hugo Martin and Executive Producer Marty Stratton showcased a lot of footage and videos about the Battlemode. Although the video runs for almost an hour, it shows several matches, demons, maps, and strategies. If you want to get a better picture of the Battlemode, you should at least check out some parts of it. We have embedded it here for you:
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In Battlemode, there is no real progress in the sense that you have to earn new weapons and skills. Instead, there are cosmetic contents that you can unlock:
Skins for the Slayer, demons, and weapons
various “pedestals” on which your character is displayed at the start
special rewards from events
The events are meant to represent a kind of season, which may even hint at an upcoming battle pass. However, we only know for certain that DOOM Eternal is supposed to continuously receive a flow of content like an MMO and that there will be challenges (monthly and weekly). A preview of the cosmetics can be found here:
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According to the developers, the multiplayer of DOOM Eternal will be supported for years to come. Therefore, there will certainly be new contents, and probably not just cosmetics.
There are no official statements yet, but we suspect that things could come such as:
more game modes (possibly including deathmatch again)
new weapons, perks, and maps
additional demons to expand the roster – Two new ones were already presented during development:
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This additional mode exists: We already know from the developers that there is an “Invasions” mode. It works similarly to the Battlemode or the invasions in Dark Souls, but has a direct impact on the campaign:
Those who decide to participate in invasions can be attacked by other players
Hostile players control demons like in Battlemode to make it harder for the Slayer in the campaign
Unlike in Battlemode, the Slayer must combat with the weapons he has
However, the Invasions mode will not be active at the release of DOOM Eternal. It will be introduced a bit later.
The colleagues at GameStar have already had the opportunity to take a longer look at DOOM Eternal and test it before release. The embedded video provides further information about how good the shooter is:
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Is there a coop mode? The two demons play together in a team against the Slayer. Players are free to team up with friends in a private match.
Private matches grant the same progress as quick matches or other modes. In them you then play in groups of three and can just play a bit together without being disturbed or playing with strangers.
Another function, such as a coop campaign, is currently not planned.
Why is there no classic deathmatch? In the predecessor DOOM (2016), there were various modes like deathmatch and capture the flag. These have been omitted in Eternal.
As reported by GameStar, this is because the feedback from players was not particularly good. Thus, a new mode was meant to be created.
It is also quite possible that competitors like Call of Duty are simply better alternatives for such partially tactical game modes now.
The original DOOM from 1993 actually introduced the deathmatch mode and revolutionized the shooter genre. With DOOM Eternal, another new mode comes that could achieve the same.
More “personal” through close-range fights in a small arena without teams
Various demons offering “classes” and unique abilities
This allows for many different combinations and tactics
Diverse rounds for demon and Slayer players
No fixed “meta,” as it can change with every combo
NPCs representing an important resource for both sides
Different prerequisites – It is not a “shootout” where certain chances prevail, but everything depends on the skill of the players
Vertical and fast movements play a larger role
Differences to other shooters
The interplay of asymmetrical arena combat, NPCs, resources, classes, and skills makes the Battlemode special. No larger shooter has attempted to design its multiplayer in this way so far.
To illustrate this a little, we have made some comparisons with currently popular shooters.
This is also evident in the various multiplayer modes of the new shooter. Many variants are based on players pursuing a strategy and playing together.
Only smaller modes like 1v1 duels or 2v2 shootouts are comparable to Battlemode – here, however, there is a lack of classes and abilities. Each player plays as a soldier with the same conditions. What they make of it is up to them.
The 2v2 is already more personal, but still too realistic for DOOM.
Additionally, Call of Duty is slower than DOOM. Although the time to kill an opponent is much shorter, the soldiers do not run as fast as demons or the Slayer. In DOOM, you need to adapt much more quickly and continuously to new situations.
How the Battlemode differs from Fortnite: Fortnite caters to a completely different genre and clientele than DOOM primarily addresses.
The PvP mode Battle Royale relies on massive battles with 100 players on a huge map. It is less personal since various opponents can appear everywhere, and there are no respawns.
The forgotten PvE mode “Save the World” also has classes and some similarities with DOOM due to attacking zombies, but it measures against the corresponding PvP aspect.
With the coop mode “Save the World,” Fortnite could copy the Battlemode – just in its own style.
How the Battlemode differs from Overwatch: With its various heroes, Overwatch already has similar classes to those that demons in DOOM promise.
Nonetheless, Overwatch focuses heavily on team play. Although a personal fight in a small arena is represented as an arcade mode, it is not the core of the game.
With its event modes like “Junkenstein’s Revenge”, Overwatch is already somewhat close to the Battlemode of DOOM. It is an asymmetrical battle of multiple characters with special abilities against one (and sometimes several) particularly strong opponents and fewer minions.
A PvP variant of such a mode could even come quite close to the Battlemode. However, Overwatch lacks the dark atmosphere of DOOM as well as the resource management that makes the asymmetrical battle unique.
If you are still contemplating a purchase, you can find answers here to questions that may be important to you:
The Twitch streamer DrDisrespect has caused laughter among many fans. He mocked the former CoD pro Nadeshot while they were playing a round of Warzone .
This is the situation: DrDisrespect is playing a round in the new Battle Royale mode Warzone of Modern Warfare with former pro Nadeshot and Fortnite star Cloak.
After DrDisrespect was eliminated, he could watch his teammates and saw Nadeshot hiding in a bunker and doing nothing. Then the streamer had the idea to comment on the situation and expose his colleague quite a bit.
Twitch streamer mocks pro
This is how DrDisrespect proceeds: In a flash, the streamer switches to caster mode. It looks as if he himself is the caster and comments on the situation.
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Then he keeps switching between Nadeshot and Cloak. He comments that Cloak is showing great performances and sacrificing for the team. About Nadeshot, he only says things like “Nadeshot… is doing nothing, sitting in the corner, clueless. Nadeshot is going down because he is completely oblivious.”
The situation goes back and forth a few times. While Cloak is standing on the mountain and collecting some kills, Nadeshot is sitting in the bunker and camping.
How does Nadeshot react to this? The former pro is made aware of the video by Rod Breslau. The eSports expert shared the video on Twitter, showcasing it to thousands of followers.
Nadeshot defends himself and his style of play. He states that he and Cloak had agreed beforehand to hide in that bunker while the other teams eliminate each other. Then Cloak muted himself and did his own thing, of which Nadeshot was unaware.
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His other teammate Cloak couldn’t resist making a remark about Nadeshot either. He wrote on Twitter: “I went out to do my thing and you just wanted to watch the wall.”
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Currently, the livestream for the presentation of the new PlayStation 5, which is set to be released in winter, is ongoing. However, the content shown was mainly intended for developers. Most gamers seem rather bored in the chat.
What kind of stream is this? The Game Developer Conference was supposed to be happening at this time. This is a trade fair for developers, where many innovations from the industry are discussed. This naturally includes the next-gen console PS5.
However, the event was canceled due to the coronavirus, just like E3 2020 and numerous other fairs. Accordingly, Sony is now broadcasting the content that was intended for the fair as a livestream.
What is the problem? The content shown was primarily aimed at developers and less at gamers themselves. Therefore, the presentation was very technical. From presentations aimed at players, we are used to events being designed accordingly, with many images and the technology explained simply.
One of the most well-known gaming journalists in the world, Jason Schreier, already predicted this in a tweet.
Half of the chat is asleep, even though it’s actually exciting
What’s happening in the chat? Alongside some scattered discussions about the contents of the livestream, one phrase dominates the various livestream chats: “ZzzzZZz”.
The reason for this is the very technical and unentertaining nature of the livestream. There isn’t much to see, no effects and no screaming. Everything revolves around dry facts – which is of course very exciting for the original audience, the developers.
In the stream, some users referred to the livestream as a lecture or suddenly felt like they were back in university. They were expecting something different.
What exactly is happening in the stream? The description of the event quite accurately reflects what the livestream consists of:
PS5 Lead System Architect Mark Cerny gives a deep insight into the system architecture of the PS5 and how it will shape the future of gaming.
This already doesn’t sound like entertainment, but rather like pure information. However, one can actually gain good insights into the specifics of the console that a regular gamer hardly perceives.
Even though there are jokes about the moderator on Reddit and in the chat, he is doing a good job. Cerny explains the specifics of the system architecture understandably, doesn’t trip over his words, and speaks clearly. He simply had a different target group than the one present in the Twitch chat.
It probably should have been communicated more clearly what the origin of the presentation was. This would have allowed the viewers to better adjust to what was shown and have different expectations.
Who is Mark Cerny? Game designer, programmer, producer, manager, and system architect Mark Cerny is very well-known and highly regarded in the industry. He was inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences in 2010 and had previously won an award for his lifetime achievements.
Throughout his career, he developed arcade games for Atari, products for Sega and Crystal Dynamics, and assumed the role of Lead System Architect for the PS4 in 2008.
Mark Cerny during the presentation
These are the most important infos from the stream in a compact form
We watched the livestream for you and will soon publish a detailed analysis from our hardware expert. Until then, we have summarized the most important information regarding graphical performance, CPU, and more.
What are the highlights of the PS5?
One highlight of the PS5 appears to be the SSD hard drive. At 5.5 gigabytes per second, it is incredibly fast. In the stream, an example was shown where the PS4 could load 1 GB of data in 20 seconds, while the PS5 processes it in 0.27 seconds – not just 1 GB, but 2.
The SSD is said to outperform that of the Xbox Series X, even though the Xbox SSD brings a bit more storage capacity (PS5 has 825 GB, Xbox has 1 TB). The importance of the SSD for game implementation also took a big part of the presentation.
Additionally, the new CPU is said to no longer be a “console CPU” but actually designed for PCs. It is an eight-core processor based on AMD’s Zen 2 architecture, but with a clock speed of 3.5 GHz. The Xbox is at 3.8 GHz, whereas Microsoft does not rely on Turbo Boost technology as Sony does and prefers predictable performance. Thus, the PS5 will be the first console with a boost mode. How this will impact comparisons is still unclear.
Moreover, the presentation highlighted the PS5’s resistance to heat.
This places it significantly below the Xbox Series X, which will get 12 TeraFLOPS, but significantly above the PS4 (1.84 TeraFLOPS). In terms of clock speed, both consoles are equal at 1.825GHz. Ultimately, however, the Xbox achieves higher raw performance and thus enables higher FPS if the potential is exploited. Interestingly, the currently strongest PC graphics card from AMD, the 5700 XT, has only 9.75 TeraFLOPS. This highlights the ambitions of the new console generation and its future viability.
What exactly TeraFLOPS mean from a player’s perspective will be explained by our colleagues at GamePro:
No, fans are still eagerly waiting to see what the PS5 will actually look like. There were no new information about the release either. This would of course be a particularly important info for consumers – one wants to know what they will put in their living room.
The release is still targeted for winter 2020. Xbox, by the way, countered shortly after with a more specific release date for the Xbox Series X – but with a retraction afterwards.
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On the official website, Microsoft briefly listed a release date for the new console Xbox Series X. According to this, the console was supposed to be released in November 2020.
Update 9:00 PM: As the Director of Programming at Microsoft, Larry Hryb, announced via Twitter, the emergence of the news on Thanksgiving was an error. The current status remains that Holiday 2020 is the target.
An Xbox product page in some regions inaccurately listed the launch date for Xbox Series X as Thanksgiving 2020. We are committed to launching Holiday 2020
When will the Xbox Series X be released? On the official website for the new console, Microsoft published new details about the next-gen console Xbox Series X. Among them, the release date.
The console is expected to be released on Thanksgiving, specifically on November 26, 2020.
In addition, many details about the controller were revealed, which we will present to you in the article.
Why is the date particularly exciting? For both consoles from Microsoft and Sony, it has been common for them to be released in November. However, some experts speculated that the release could happen earlier due to backward compatibility.
This seems not to have been the case for the Xbox Series X. It will now be interesting to see whether Sony will schedule the PS5 release before the new Xbox. Strategically, this could provide advantages in sales.
Additionally, there was a major livestream today discussing new information about the PS5. However, Sony did not announce a release date. Microsoft is now gaining more attention.
When can you pre-order the console? So far, there is no information on pre-orders or the price. However, we will update the news accordingly as soon as such information is available.
This is what the new console from Microsoft looks like. The design of the PS5, however, is still unknown
New Details about the Controller
What does Microsoft reveal about the controller? The new controller has been slightly adjusted in geometry to provide more comfort while gaming.
The size has only been slightly reduced, and a few “quality of life” improvements have been added. The controller is intended to feel familiar to previous models but still be slightly different.
The glossy surfaces in the previous version will be matte on the new controller, thus matching the look of the console.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), many football leagues are currently not holding matches. FIFA 20 is responding by replacing the Team of the Week (TOTW) with a new system.
What is the TOTW? Every week, EA Sports assembles a Team of the Week made up of 23 players who have shown outstanding performances in real football. These players then receive not only a place in the Team of the Week but also enhanced Inform cards in FUT 20.
Now they are introducing a new system called “Team of the Week Moments.”
Historical Data for New Cards
What is the Team of the Week Moments? The new system is expected to be closely aligned with the Team of the Week while remaining authentic and connected to real football.
Therefore, historical TOTW releases will be utilized. Each week, data from previous years of FIFA Ultimate Team will be used to create new cards based on this.
The systems are to remain separate, so that the normal operation of the TOTW can continue once the leagues resume.
How does this work exactly? All released players from the “Team of the Week Moments” represent their current club. If a player has transferred between this and a previous season, they will still be assigned to the current team.
The upgrades of the cards will also be based on current values.
If a player is no longer actively playing or is not included in FUT 20, they will not be included in the TOTW Moments.
For example, FIFA 20 mentions Walker, who now has a card with a value of 87
Which areas does the new system replace? The Team of the Week Moments applies to all areas where the TOTW previously existed:
In the FUT Champions Rewards
In the packs
In the weekly Squad Battles
In the SBC conditions
In the Draft Mode
When is the first TOTW Moments? The new TOTW Moments started on March 18th at 7:00 PM. It will continue until regular football activity resumes.
This is the first Team of the Week Moments
In this screenshot, you can find the first Team of the Week Moments in FIFA 20.
The first Team of the Week Moments
What do you think of the new system as a replacement? And are there any highlights in the current team?
During the times of Corona and home office, it is uncertain how work on your games will continue. Regarding events in GTA Online, there is good news from Rockstar Games.
What did Rockstar Games say? On March 15, Rockstar Games stated that they would now offer home office workstations in their studios to mitigate the effects of the Corona virus (COVID-19).
Many people on Twitter supported this and wished the employees to take care of themselves. However, others also asked how the content supply for online games would be handled. After all, many people would now sit at home and play.
In a further statement (via Twitter), this time from March 17, Rockstar Games also writes:
As we recently announced on Twitter, we are doing everything we can to keep our games available and running while we all spend more time at home. To this end, we will maintain our regular weekly schedule, but expect more events and activities within GTA Online and Red Dead Online to keep things fresh and entertaining for our community.
Update from March 19: The new bonus week for GTA Online is impressive. Rockstar Games is bringing the valuable diamonds back to the casino and unlocking more cool bonuses.
Some will likely also seek out games from Rockstar Games. This is interesting for GTA Online and Red Dead Online because weekly bonus weeks are starting.
As indicated in Rockstar Games’ announcement, these events will continue.
More events against boredom? With the addition “… but expect more events and activities within GTA Online and Red Dead Online to keep things fresh and entertaining for our community,” the developers leave room for speculation.
Exclusive events may be planned that will be activated now during the time of the Corona virus. For example, bringing the diamonds as loot to the casinos in GTA Online or starting events in Red Dead Online that bring players more cash or new quests. However, this is only speculation at this time.
In any case, the news is likely exactly what all the players want to hear: New content will continue to be released in the coming days.
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The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online offers its players 10 different races, each with their own peculiarities and stories. Which one is your favorite?
Different races are a staple in the character editors of many modern MMOs. The Elder Scrolls Online is no exception, offering players a wide selection with 10 different races.
Like many elements of ESO, the races stem from the deep lore of the Elder Scrolls franchise by Bethesda. They differ not only in appearance but also have their own backstories woven together over many years.
Different races also play central roles in ESO’s add-ons and have their own characteristic features, prejudices, and stereotypes.
This lizard-like race has adapted to life in the swamp
Argonians possess a cold and sharp mind
Bretons have an innate talent for the Arcane.
More Magicka and a higher regeneration make Bretons better healers.
The home of this race is Morrowind
Dark Elves are distant relatives of High Elves.
Altmer see themselves as the leading race of Tamriel.
Altmer are regarded as arrogant and xenophobic
They are a feline race with natural versatility and skill.
The Khajiit originally come from Elsweyr
Nords have increased resistance to physical and magical damage
Nords are born warriors and have conquered almost all of Tamriel
Orcs came from the mountains, hardened by their harsh environment.
Orcs inherently possess extra health and stamina.
This race has a long tradition of swordmasters
Redguards place great value on honor and traditions.
Wood Elves have a deep connection to the forest in which they live
Wood Elves are mischievous, curious, and quick.
Imperials are outcast and can freely choose their allegiance to the three alliances
Imperials are a race that you must acquire additionally
Therefore, our question is: Which race of ESO do you find the best? Do you play it for lore reasons and role-playing purposes? Or is your focus on stats and optimization of builds? Let us know in the comments!
This is how you can vote: You can cast your vote in the poll tool below. Everyone has only one vote, so you must choose your absolute favorite race.
The release of the first major shooter of 2020 is just around the corner: on March 20, DOOM Eternal will be released. What you need to know about the new, brutal shooter before purchasing it will be revealed here.
With DOOM Eternal, the famous series continues and expands. However, the game is not only worth it for long-time fans of the series. Newcomers can experience a shooter here that is somewhat different from the current AAA shooters like Call of Duty, Fortnite, or The Division 2.
The following information aims to inform you about what to expect in DOOM Eternal.
1. What is DOOM Eternal?
DOOM Eternal is the latest installment in the DOOM series, known for its action-packed gameplay, brutal scenes, and tough challenges. DOOM Eternal follows the same path, but with even more intensity.
The story is quickly explained:
The Earth has been overrun by demons from Hell, and humanity has been largely subjugated.
You play as a Doom Slayer (or “Doomguy”), the enemy of all demons, who is returning from a mission on Mars (DOOM (2016)) and is now freeing the Earth.
Although the story initially seems simple, DOOM Eternal actually offers quite a bit of story, as one of the first trailers has shown. While it may seem secondary, it adds depth to the entire experience.
Who is the iconic protagonist? The Doom Slayer is a kind of supersoldier. He is a Space Marine who trains and hardens himself by literally pummeling rocks and wears advanced armor that allows him to withstand the legions of Hell – a true “badass” who uses a variety of weapons, gadgets, chainsaws, and blades to dismember, blast, and literally tear apart his enemies with his bare hands.
Gameplay summarized:
DOOM Eternal primarily focuses on action and tactics.
You constantly face an overwhelming horde of demons wanting to take you down and must eliminate them. There will be no rest until the last one is down.
It is important how (and sometimes when) you kill them because certain methods grant rewards like armor, ammunition, or health points.
The focus of DOOM Eternal is clearly on these battles, which are tough from the start. All enemies have their own behavior patterns and can give you a run for your money even on the easiest difficulty setting. I myself died in Level 1, but it was awesome.
Matches are played on various maps, some of which even feature environmental hazards like slowing slime or burning rooms. In each round, it is important to gain a tactical advantage in order to win.
After the embargo lifted on Tuesday, March 17, at 3:00 PM, dozens of gaming sites around the world published their reviews of DOOM Eternal. The shooter scores exceptionally well.
Critics often mention how well DOOM Eternal challenges players. While the difficulty increases with more and tougher enemies, players also learn more and gain new skills.
Thus, the learning curve rises almost linearly with the challenge, keeping it tough and exciting until the end. This is all garnished with atmospheric heavy metal and graphically appealing bloodbaths that perfectly match the slaughter wreaked.
The long-term motivation is also a point that is often emphasized. There are many things to unlock (cheat codes, records, cosmetics), progression systems (like skills and runes), the multiplayer, and the DOOM Fortress – a fortress in space that the Slayer inhabits and builds throughout the game.
The only criticism so far: Some enemies can interrupt the flow of gameplay when they appear, as they require special attention. This can be slightly bothersome in places, but for the majority of the game, it hardly stands out.
Full reviews of DOOM Eternal can be found with our colleagues at GameStar and GamePro, or check out this review video from GameStar:
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There are three different editions of DOOM Eternal in the now commonly represented variants: Standard, Deluxe, and Collector’s Edition.
What does the Standard Edition include?
The base game.
What does the Deluxe package include?
the Year-One Pass with 2 campaign add-ons
a skin for the Slayer (demonic Slayer)
the Classic Weapons Sound Pack
What does the Collector’s Edition include?
the Deluxe Edition in an exclusive steelbook
a full-size replica of the DOOM Slayer helmet
a playable cassette tape as well as download codes for lossless versions of the original soundtracks for (2016) and DOOM Eternal
the DOOM Lore Book with special artwork
a “The Gift of Argent Power” lithograph
DOOM Eternal purchase and prices
On which platforms is DOOM Eternal available? DOOM Eternal is available for PC (via Bethesda.net and Steam), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia. There is no pre-order for Stadia yet. You can find links to the shops for the other versions below:
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you are looking for a challenge and can endure it – DOOM Eternal is really tough
you are eager to try a new shooter
you are interested in the Battlemode with its new approach
action and great gameplay are more important to you than realism and story
you want to see demons having their arms ripped off only to be stabbed with their own stumps
you are a fan of the DOOM series
If you are not familiar with the DOOM series, it may still be worth your while to check out Eternal. While the story builds on previous installments, the game primarily focuses on action.
You will also be well entertained if you can ignore the story and engage in the gameplay. You can enjoy several hours of campaign progression and then even jump into the Battlemode to compete with other players.
If you would consider yourself more of a “casual” gamer, don’t be put off by the difficulty. The entry into DOOM Eternal is intense, but it gets better over time. You just have to be able to bite through the start a bit.
You should steer clear of DOOM Eternal if:
you get frustrated quickly with difficult games
you can’t handle large hordes of enemies
you don’t like bloody splatter scenes
there are children in the house and you can’t prevent them from watching
you value realism over pure action
Since DOOM Eternal is particularly characterized by its intensity and brutality, the game is not suitable for children and can quickly frustrate players who can’t handle the rising difficulty.
If you also need realism in your shooters, then this is not the game for you. While you do need to think tactically, DOOM Eternal is something completely different from tactical or realistic shooters like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Rainbow Six, or Ghost Recon.
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Due to a bug, the two exotic weapons Perfected Outbreak and Whisper of the Worm in Destiny 2 are currently easier to obtain than ever before. If you are missing these exotics – this is your chance.
These are the weapons in question: Currently, you are able to get 2 exotic weapons noticeably easier than usual. These are the exotic sniper rifle Whisper of the Worm and the exotic pulse rifle Perfected Outbreak. Both exotics are quite powerful and rank among the best currently available in the exotic arsenal.
Why are the exotic weapons so easy to obtain right now? Both weapons are tied to their own quest, which ends in a special mission. For the Whisper, it is the mission “Whisper.” For the Perfected Outbreak, it is “Zero Hour.”
Both missions are designed to be quite challenging and present a real challenge for some guardians. However, currently, both missions are almost like a walk in the park.
Whisper of the Worm
Apparently, a bug is responsible for this, making the enemies in these missions significantly easier and noticeably less resilient.
In short: You still need to be careful not to get shot down by the enemies (they still deal damage) and you still need to master the jumping sections. However, the enemies noticeably drop faster – whether they are red bars, majors, or even bosses.
For instance, the Fallen boss at the end of Zero Hour was already on the ground after a Nova bomb and a few shots from the LMG. You can see how this plays out in practice in this video from Esoterickk:
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At the moment, the missions are also quite feasible solo. If you are missing one of these weapons, now is a good opportunity to change that.
Do you need to pay attention to anything special? Not much. There isn’t a real trick or anything. You just need to complete the missions normally. They are already significantly easier by themselves.
For loadout, Esoterickk uses the Recluse, a sniper, and the LMG 21% Delirium. For class, he goes with the Void Warlock.
He hardly uses the sniper; instead, he effortlessly fights through each enemy group to the boss with the combination of the LMG and the submachine gun.
Perfected Outbreak
The LMG is the best alternative for the heavy slot, as you have the most ammunition here – enough to wipe out all the tougher enemies. Otherwise, you can take just about any weapon and class and still be successful. Risky, Huckleberry, the Summit – all of these weapons also work excellently there.
While this is generally not a free pass, the mission should be manageable solo under these conditions and with the shown setup, as long as you know the way and have mastered the jumping sections. The enemies drop after just a few shots – even from a primary weapon.
What about the heroic missions for the masterwork catalyst? If you want to level the respective catalyst to upgrade the two weapons to masterwork, you need to complete the heroic versions of the two missions.
Whisper with Ornament
The bug can help you here as well. Because Zero Hour is also noticeably easier on heroic than usual. If you previously had problems with the timer, you should try again now.
The heroic version of Whisper is also supposed to be easier due to the bug, but I could not determine during my own attempt that it was easier than usual. However, maybe the bug itself has bugged out or just took a little break.
In short: If you are still missing Whisper of the Worm or Perfected Outbreak in your exotic collection or want to level the catalyst, you should tackle the respective missions now. They are currently easier than ever.
How long this will last is currently uncertain. Bungie has not commented on this yet.
Tonight, on March 18, there is finally news about the PlayStation 5 (PS5). Sony has announced a stream. We will show you what fans can expect there.
It has been announced: There is not much information about the stream tonight. Sony states that Mark Cerny, the lead system architect of the PS5, “will give a deep insight into the system architecture of the PS5”. They announced this via Twitter yesterday.
But what exactly could happen? Many fans think it will only be PR talk, but others believe and hope that finally, the hardware information could follow that has been long awaited.
Stream for the PlayStation 5 – What fans expect from the PS5 reveal
Similarly, reddit user LuxVeritatis sees it. He writes: “Very interesting that they do this after the details of the Xbox Series X were revealed – is this a sign of confidence that the PS5 is equal to or better than the XSX?”
Other fans agree, as it would certainly be a bad move by Sony if the PS5 has worse specs than the new Xbox and is then presented almost directly after the reveal of Microsoft in a direct comparison.
Is it just PR talk? Other fans do not expect much from the stream. This is also supported by the top comment from the PS5 subreddit on this topic. There, Calactic suggests that he can already imagine Sony’s presentation and ironically states: “We are here today to present the name of the new PS5 controller. It is called Dualshock 5. That is all.”
This alludes to the fact that while we have known about the new PlayStation for a long time, the most important information is still awaited. For example, the logo of the PS5 was presented with great effort, which hardly differed from the PS4 logo. So, the stream tonight does not spark hope for really solid news for everyone.
The raid hour this evening, on March 18, in Pokémon GO has been canceled. The reason for this is likely the coronavirus. We will tell you what changes for you.
This was supposed to happen today: Normally, there should have been a raid hour this evening, as on every Wednesday. There would have been more Kobalium raids and Voltolos in Gyms.
This hour will not take place today. The event has been canceled worldwide and is no longer taking place.
The coronavirus likely causes the raid hour to be canceled
What is Niantic saying? The developers keep their announcement on pokemongolive brief. They simply state that the raid hour will not take place. They leave the reason for this open.
Kobalium is not available in the raid hour today
What could be behind the cancellation? The reason is likely the coronavirus. Niantic has generallytaken many measures so that you can play from home. Now, the raid hour has likely been canceled for this reason as well.
After all, you need to stand close together and play during raids. A risk that Niantic surely wants to prevent, as the government currently advises avoiding close contact with others.
Is there a substitute? Nobody knows. Kobalium is only available in raids until next Monday and therefore likely will not appear in such an hour again. The chance of encountering a Shiny decreases as a result.
This surprised some trainers: The cancellation of the raid hour was expected by many players. Even more surprising was that yesterday evening the spotlight hour took place. There, players were lured outside and could take advantage of increased spawns for an hour. An event that contradicts the current measures.
How you can fill the time instead, you can read here:
Keep in mind that there is a risk of contracting the coronavirus for yourself and others. The Federal Centre for Health Education recommends staying at home as much as possible, keeping your distance from others, and avoiding gatherings. Niantic has taken various measures to ensure that you can play Pokémon GO from home .
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The Fortnite world champion Kyle “Bugha” Giersdorf (17) explains in an interview why he thinks Fortnite will always be the best battle royale game. He shares what makes the game so unique.
What excites the world champion about Fortnite? In an interview with ESPN Esports, the Fortnite professional talked about what he loves about the game. The battle royale game with its unique mechanics captivated him.
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Fortnite reminded Bugha of the “Search and Destroy” mode from the game Call of Duty, which he liked very much. He also enjoys competing against all the other players.
“I liked the idea of being the last one on the battlefield and eliminating every opponent.”
Bugha in an interview with ESPN
What makes Fortnite so unique for the world champion is the building aspect of the game. It provides players with many different ways to compete against opponents.
“I thought building and editing were so cool because I’ve never played a game that allowed you to execute your own mechanics and create things.”
His eSports career also started with Fortnite. Since then, it has been his “job,” says the young professional.
Other battle royale games stand no chance
Would Bugha switch Fortnite for other games? The professional has tried other battle royale games like Fortnite competitors Apex Legends and CoD Warzone.
So far, no battle royale can lure him away from Fortnite, and that does not seem to be happening in the near future.
“I think these games have a lot to offer, but in my heart, Fortnite will always be the best.”
The building aspect makes Fortnite so unique that it always stands out from other battle royales, even in the competitive scene.
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Today, on March 18th, Teamfight Tactics launched into Set 3. To help you get started and keep track, we have picked out two strong champion combos that will help you win your first games.
What are these builds? The two selected champion combos were among the most successful builds in TFT on the test server from the new Set 3. They were also not significantly changed shortly before release.
They consist of:
Mech, Sorcerer
Brawlers, Blasters
The combos are based on personal experiences, Reddit threads, and a video from YouTuber JinxedJK, who has also created good guides for Teamfight Tactics in the past.
TFT Set 3 comes with the Star Guardians and many new champions
3x Mech Pilots (At the start of battle, they turn into a Super-Mech)
6x Sorcerer (+45% increased spell damage)
3x Star Guardian (they give each other mana)
What items does the combo need? The combo relies on making Rumble your carry because he deals a lot of AoE damage:
Rumble: Guardian Angel, Jewel Collector Gloves, Warmogs or Quicksilver
Items on Syndra, Ahri, and Vel’Koz: Rabadon’s Deathcap, Guardian Angel,
Depending on items, further defense for Mech Pilots
How does the early game go? In the early game, you should already look for the cheap Sorcerers Twisted Fate, Zoe, Ahri, and especially Annie. Annie is the reason this combo works well, as she has both attributes.
If you find Twisted Fate and Zoe early and even get them to level 2, a level up to level 5 is important to find the first 3-gold Sorcerers and Rumble.
In the early and mid-game, various champions also help you survive the tough phase until you get the three Mech Pilots:
Shen, who is tanky and generates the Chrono buff with Twisted Fate.
2 Brawlers to tank.
Rumble is the carry in your team
Are there alternative builds? Alternatively, you can play directly with 6 Sorcerers, 3 Star Guardians, and 1 Starship, foregoing the Mech Pilots. This build looks like this:
Annie – Mech/Sorcerer
Lux – Dark Star/Sorcerer
Twisted Fate – Chrono/Sorcerer
Zoe – Star Guardian/Sorcerer
Syndra – Star Guardian/Sorcerer
Ahri – Star Guardian/Sorcerer
Aurelion Sol – Rebel/Starship/
Miss Fortune – Valkyrie/Mercenary/Blaster
This is likely the current strongest build in the game, but it relies on two 5-gold champions and is therefore hard to obtain.
Combo 2: Brawlers, Blasters
Which champions does the combo use? The combo is very classic: Tanks in the front, ranged fighters in the back. The following champions are used:
What items does the combo need? There are no items that are strictly necessary for this combo. However, Cho’Gath takes on the role of the tough tank, while Jinx is the carry:
How does the early game go? In the early game, focus on the two Brawlers Malphite and Blitzcrank along with Shen at the front and Graves and Lucian as Blasters behind. This will help you get your first combos, which can then be perfectly complemented with 3-gold Ezreal.
The setup is relatively clear and straightforward.
Cho’Gath is back, he was strong in Set 1
Are there alternative builds? An alternative is a build of 6 Rebels and 4 Blasters. For this, you will need:
Malphite – Rebel/Brawler
Ziggs – Rebel/
Sona – Rebel/
Yasuo – Rebel/
Aurelion Sol – Rebel/Starship
Jinx – Rebel/Blaster
Lucian – Cybernetic/Blaster
Ezreal – Chrono/Blaster
Miss Fortune – Valkyrie/Mercenary/Blaster
The combo relies on many 5-star champions and a total of 9 characters. Therefore, you need to be very far into the late game.
If you are completely crazy about Teamfight Tactics, then you should check out these two articles:
