In early 2019, Bungie, the studio behind Destiny 2, separated from Activision, the major publisher. However, what once brought cheers now looks quite different for many Guardians almost a year later. What about you? Do you miss Activision?
In doing so, the rights to the Destiny franchise completely went to the studio from Seattle. Bungie took the reins and has since held the future of the Destiny series in its own hands.
This was the mood back then:The separation was celebrated by many. Numerous players and fans rejoiced at the divorce, as Activision symbolized for many “the evil”, the big boss, who prevented Bungie from implementing its own vision of Destiny 2. In short: The publisher was at least partially blamed for virtually every design flaw in the game.
After the separation, many Guardians felt a sense of new beginnings. Now it could only get better with Destiny 2, or so numerous fans claimed. While there were certainly critical and measured voices, few wanted to hear them during the euphoria at that time.
This is the mood today: By now, Bungie has been “free” for just over a year, the development of Destiny 2 has continued independently, with Shadowkeep being the first major expansion released without the help of Activision and its associated studios. Since then, Destiny 2 has been supplied with new content in the form of seasons.
However, not everyone is happy with how the game has developed since the separation and the current state of Destiny 2. While the separation was celebrated, some Guardians are now viewing the whole situation a bit more critically.
This is what the Guardians criticize after the separation: Recently, numerous Guardians vented their frustration about the current state of Destiny 2 on Reddit.
In a popular thread called “I hate that I miss Activision”, many Reddit users reflected on the development of Destiny 2 following Bungie’s separation from Activision. They noted that the state of Destiny 2 has been slowly but surely deteriorating since Bungie and Activision went their separate ways.
The recently launched Season 10 symbolically highlights this situation. In the eyes of numerous users, there are fewer contents, hardly any innovations, the new contents are mostly reheated, and the quality is declining. Many parts of the game, such as strikes, are simply deteriorating.
All of this was significantly different and better with Forsaken, which was created under Activision. In addition, it has become clear to some that it wasn’t only Activision that made questionable design decisions regarding Destiny 2 – for instance, regarding the Eververse.
In short: Many feel that Destiny 2 has been operating on a tight budget since the divorce. But now there is no Activision anymore to blame for it. This is now Bungie’s own work.
In the end, the author resigns: “I never thought I would miss Activision. But here I am.”
Also in another trending post about Season 10 titled “Season of the Worthy? How about the Season of a Product with Minimal Effort?” many loudly criticize that Destiny 2 is now only operating on a tight budget and that Season 10 is the best proof of it.
The mood in the community has therefore turned for many members. Although there are still some Guardians who believe the separation was the right decision, it feels like many more players now view the divorce more critically than they did about a year ago when the separation was still fresh.
This is how you decided in our survey on the topic back then:
This is how you voted shortly after the separation
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In early 2019, the divorce between Bungie and publisher Activision was celebrated by many. There was a sense of new beginnings; it could only get better with Destiny 2, as the prevailing sentiment at the time went. However, many Guardians now see it differently. What do you think? Do you miss Activision?
In Fortnite Season 2, the loot pool has changed significantly, and some weapons are new or have been unvaulted. What weapons do you prefer to play with in this season?
How has Fortnite changed with Season 2? Season 2 started on February 20 and brought the agent theme to Fortnite. Accordingly, there are new features, weapons, new locations on the map, and skins.
Especially the number of weapons has changed, after 28 weapons and items were removed at the start of Chapter 2 . Some weapons are back from the vault, and new weapons have been added.
Which weapons are currently in the game? In Season 2, there are significantly more weapons than in Season 1 of the new chapter. These can be found in chests or supply drops.
Among the 6 weapon categories, there are various weapons that are similar but still differ. They are divided into:
Assault Rifles
Shotguns
Submachine Guns
Pistols
Sniper Rifles
Explosive Weapons
Some weapons like the Heavy Sniper, the Suppressed Pistol, and the “Rapid Fire” SMG have returned.
The statistic showed that close-combat weapons are particularly popular when it gets serious.
Now we are looking for the favorite weapons in Fortnite. What are your favorites? Choose your 3 favorite weapons from the list that you particularly enjoy playing with.
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One weapon is particularly controversial among players:
The Steam platform currently has more users than ever before. One reason for this is the currently rampant virus COVID-19. We looked at the 6 MMOs that had the most players on Steam in March 2020.
How was the list created? The list focuses on MMOs that currently have the most players on the platform according to the Steamcharts website. It is based on the average players in the last 30 days (as of March 19, 2020).
We selected multiplayer games that provide permanent (not just cosmetic) progression and are designed for group play.
Genre: MMORPG | Developer: Zenimax Online| Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: April 4, 2014 | Model: Buy2Play
What is ESO?The Elder Scrolls Online is an MMORPG, but not a traditional one. It relies heavily on single-player content and allows you to have fun anywhere in the world of Tamriel no matter your level. Thus, newcomers can jump right into current content or explore the entire world at their own pace.
The Elder Scrolls Online offers you:
Regular updates, at least one every quarter
A truly large game world
Fully voiced quests and exciting stories.
Varied dungeons
Server vs. server PvP
To play, you only need a version of the current expansions, which also include the base game. Currently, it’s worth jumping in directly with Greymoor. The expansion also includes significant updates like Summerset and Elsweyr. You would only have to additionally purchase smaller DLCs or subscribe to an ESO+ membership.
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How many players does ESO have on Steam?: The MMORPG had 14,763 players in the last 30 days. At peak times, 30,989 players checked in to ESO.
However, most users will come directly from their client, as ESO was released on Steam with a delay.
What do players say? Player reviews have been very positive over the last 30 days. Of the 1,676 reviews, 87% are positive. However, criticisms are directed at the paid content:
Gamma_Gandalf: “Great and engaging quests. Always humorous gags. If you like swords, shields and magic, you’ll be well taken care of here. The community is also very helpful. For me as an MMO beginner, it has been manageable so far. “
Ranger .357: “I hate to say it, but the game is a cash grab. Don’t get me wrong, it’s fun, has big maps, interesting systems and mechanics and a lot more. The problem is the sheer number of zone and dungeon DLCs and the costs […]. It’s a good game, but be aware that you can’t experience everything without constantly paying more […].”
Who is ESO suitable for? Those who love the stories of The Elder Scrolls and enjoy MMORPGs with an active combat system and blocking should definitely check out ESO. ESO plays more like Skyrim than WoW: It is not a traditional MMO, especially invites exploration since the usual level restrictions are absent, and it can also be played solo over long stretches.
PvP fans and players who value an item spiral and significant leveling progress will likely find happiness with the game on the next page.
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The new league Delirium is doing quite well in the Hack and Slash Path of Exile (PC, PS4, Xbox One). However, criticism is slowly forming against the developers and their approach.
What is being criticized? Path of Exile (PoE) is not an easy game. And players love that. They enjoy the challenge. Yet currently, following the launch of the Delirium league, there is criticism because of this.
It seems that the situation with the difficulty level is slowly getting out of control. On reddit, user Kamantum asked whether the developers are only focusing on the top 0.1% of PoE players.
As I think about the last few leagues, I have the suspicion that many of the problems with the mechanics are due to the developers trying to make the game harder for the top 0.1% of players. Maybe just ignore these players for the next league. Forget that they even exist. Let’s see how it goes and use this data to take further measures to improve the game.
Kamantum on reddit
The Delirium league challenges players of Path of Exile.
Is Path of Exile too hard?
What exactly does the player mean? Kamantum explains that he does not want an easy Path of Exile. He loves the high difficulty. He just believes that the new game mechanics primarily target the top players. And those are not many. He cites the effects of Delirium on death, which come with partly drastic penalties.
According to Kamantum, such harsh mechanics like in Delirium are simply aimed at the best of the best. Everyone else suffers as a result. According to him, the game mechanics are designed so that top players are greatly challenged. But for others, the difficulty level becomes unfair.
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What are players saying about the situation? Kamantum’s comment sparked a discussion on reddit, garnering him some support. However, some are a bit more skeptical.
Saboteur comments on reddit: “I believe the problem is that if they make the game too hard, they can take it back and people will be happy about it. But if they make it too easy and later try to increase the difficulty, people will be angry that they are now being punished and their build doesn’t work. At least psychologically, it works better to make the game too hard and unfair right now.”
SkepticSMT says: “So many new players are starting to play this game and are being finished off by mechanics like Delirium and are quitting. The developers are really thinking only about the 0.1% and are losing many more players because of it. That needs to change!”
claptrapMD has a different view: “It’s a double-edged sword. Make the game hard enough and players who love a challenge are happy. If the developers make it casual so everyone can succeed, then players finish it in a few days and then stop playing. Harder is better in my opinion.”
What do you think? Has Path of Exile become too hard? Or do you like these challenges?
A new MMO focused on PvP battles has been announced with High Treason. Your weapons play a particularly special and unusual role.
What is High Treason? High Treason is an MMO focused on PvP battles. You create a hero that you guide through the game world, where you hunt other players. This earns you experience points to improve your character. Additionally, you complete quests, loot towns, and explore dungeons.
Weapons with certain requirements
What is special about the MMO? You can enhance your items, including weapons, but it happens in a very special way.
Your weapons demand that you complete specific tasks.
For example, there are items that thirst for blood. In this case, you go out and fight other players.
Other weapons need to be sharpened repeatedly on a whetstone and then polished with a wolf skin.
The weapons are equipped with certain abilities that you tactically use in battles. With war hammers, you strike hard; with daggers, you can stab enemies from ambush. The strength of these abilities is influenced by the quality of the items. So if you regularly complete the tasks, you will deal more damage, for example.
High Treason allows you to improve your character through PvP battles and quests.
What else does the online game offer? You not only fight against players, but you can also invite friends into your group to journey together through the world.
In addition, it is possible to play in a hardcore mode. In this mode, a permadeath system is introduced, as it was introduced in The Division 2 a few months ago. If you die, your character is gone forever, and you must create a new one. Depending on how long you survive, you will achieve a good or not-so-good place on the leaderboard.
When will High Treason be released? The launch was initially planned for February 2020. However, that did not happen. Currently, there is no new release date. You can, however, add the game to your wishlist on Steam and receive a notification when it starts. A price has not yet been established.
Do you actually enjoy playing in PvP? Or do you prefer PvE? You told us.
In Fortnite there will soon be 3 new skins that have a hidden feature. However, you can only see this feature when you have full shield. We will show you what these skins look like.
What kind of skins are these? These 3 leaked skins are Slurp skins found by data miners in Fortnite’s data after the Update 12.20.
What makes them special is that they are reactive and change during gameplay.
Hidden feature only with full shield
What do the skins look like? These 3 outfits are very similar to the Battle Pass skin Glibber from the Battle Pass of Season 11. They are also versions of the skins: Bandolette, Jonesy, and Leviathan.
In the Slurp version, these two components are mixed, resulting in blue, gooey creatures.
This is what the Slurp skins look like:
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What hidden feature do they have? The skins are reactive and change in-game. It is suspected that you start with the blue versions of the skins of Jonesy, Bandolette, and Leviathan.
However, once you reach full shield in-game, the heads of the skins change and they look like Glibber, with round, happy faces.
Will this be a skin pack? These 3 skins could be part of a whole pack. However, you usually can only buy these for real money and not as usual with V-Bucks.
It is still unclear how much the pack will cost. Usually, there are back accessories or pickaxes included, but that does not seem to be the case with this pack.
The Frost Legends pack cost 24.99 euros and included 3 skins plus their back accessories:
There are various opinions about the Slurp skins and their hidden feature. Some find them pretty cool and will probably buy them, while other players are appalled and comment on Twitter:
E-M-F: “Epic should never be allowed to create Slurp skins again.”
Fungi488: “Please tell me there is an option to turn off the reactive style.”
The mobile version of Dead by Daylight finally has a release date. We tell you when the killing begins and how this version of the game differs from others.
Over 8 months ago, the announcement came that the asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight wants to make the leap to mobile devices. After a longer testing phase, the time has come. Starting from April 16, 2020, Dead by Daylight Mobile will be available for Android and iOS devices.
What differences are there between the versions? There are several differences from the PC and console versions of Dead by Daylight. The most noticeable is probably that Dead by Daylight Mobile is fundamentally free, meaning Free2Play – as is common for mobile games. However, many of the characters must be unlocked, which are free in the PC version.
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Additionally, there is a modified progression system that is significantly faster. This grants more rewards for less playtime. This is especially important because perk slots for the characters are unlocked earlier, allowing players to use multiple skills sooner – namely at levels 1, 2, 5, and 10 instead of (as in other versions) at 1, 5, 10, and 15.
Is there crossplay? No, the mobile version of Dead by Daylight is standalone and not connected to the versions on PC, PS4, Xbox One, or Switch. Therefore, you have your own pool of players who must play with the same controls as you. This is also good because, for example, visibility on the mobile version is a bit better to compensate for the small display. This is meant to create fair conditions.
The system for unlocking content is somewhat modified.
Pre-registration brings benefits: Those who register for the game before release can grab some additional rewards. This includes blood shards (for unlocking cosmetics and characters), as well as plenty of cosmetic items for killers and survivors.
In Call of Duty: Warzone, the battle royale of CoD: Modern Warfare, players have stumbled upon a trick to essentially take helicopters down from the sky with one hit. You don’t even need a weapon for this.
That’s why helicopters are popular in Warzone: helicopters are a popular means of transport in Call of Duty: Warzone. They are fast, can carry up to 4 passengers, and can quickly take them to important key points. Opponents can also be easily “overrun” with them. However, bringing them down from the sky isn’t always easy.
What’s the trick about? A player has discovered a clever trick on how to apparently easily and in one hit bring helicopters down from the sky with a little finesse.
No weapon is even required for this. You just need a specific item – and you’ll become the helicopter killer.
Reddit user Ernis766 stumbled upon this method by chance while he wanted to scout an opposing team that was putting him in trouble.
How does the trick work? It isn’t really complicated. To get a better look at the enemy troop, Ernis766 simply took out a reconnaissance drone and let it take off.
Through the drone’s camera, he could watch the enemy team as they boarded a helicopter and flew in his direction. He then just guided the small flying device into the fully occupied enemy helicopter.
He was then amazed by the effect. The collision was enough to make an apparently completely undamaged helicopter explode immediately and eliminate all occupants.
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In short: If you have the chance, take out a remote-controlled reconnaissance drone and steer it into the helicopter. You can find these scattered in crates on the battle royale map.
Normally, you’d use them to mark enemy players. However, evidently, a direct “hit” is enough to completely destroy the helicopter. Especially when taking off or hovering, the helicopter is very vulnerable. With a little practice, you can hit it quickly while in flight.
What do players say? Players are celebrating this trick on Reddit. The post received nearly 4,000 upvotes in less than a day. This is finally a cool and effective way to utilize this otherwise rather useless tool.
At the same time, they are also mocking the helicopters in Warzone. These may seem to take hundreds of bullets, collide five times with a building, and still be in usable condition afterward. But if they brush against a small object like the drone, they’ll immediately disintegrate into dust.
Last night, on March 18, there were finally new updates about the PlayStation 5 (PS5). However, for many fans, this news was not important. They desire something completely different.
What did Sony announce? In a live stream, Sony shared the system architecture of the new PS5 with the whole world. Many technical terms were mentioned, leaving the average console gamer with many questions.
The presentation, however, does not excite many fans. The things that are truly important to them have not yet been mentioned.
Fans want to see price and games instead of technical details
What is desired? Looking at the comments in the PS5 subreddit, there is little enthusiasm there. The comment from BarryMcKockinner summarizes the opinion of many gamers: “While it’s fun to compare the raw data of these consoles [PS5 and Xbox Series X], ultimately it’s the price and game development that will make the difference for the players.”.
csmith81981 is even more direct. He states: “None of this is really significant to me. I know it will be faster and quieter than the PS4 Pro. All that matters to me are the games. That’s what I am waiting for.”.
Mark Cerny revealed many details about the PS5 yesterday
Why is there so little enthusiasm? The presentation yesterday was very technical and particularly exciting for game developers. For them, it is crucial whether their game ultimately runs well and smoothly on the PS5.
For the average gamer, many technical details may be of little significance. Whether the PS5 is slightly faster than assumed or has a somewhat better graphics than previously thought is nice, but not alone decisive for the purchase. At least, this is often read in the comments on the presentation.
What do fans expect regarding the price? Some gamers have looked at the technical specifications and believe that the PS5 is likely trying to be slightly cheaper than the new Xbox.
To me, it looks like Sony has tried to reach a specific price point.
I think the PS5 will cost $399 and the Series X will be $499. Or Sony will announce the price first, and then Microsoft will decide to take a loss on their hardware, as I believe that a $100 difference is too much for the majority.
They explain it this way: the technology in the PS5 seems to be a bit cheaper than that of the Xbox Series X. This way, they could potentially outdo their competitor Microsoft if the new PlayStation actually becomes somewhat cheaper.
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With the MediaMarkt Club offers, you get two LG 4K TVs for the price of one. Additionally, the Razer BlackWidow is available at the best price.
Until March 30 at 9 AM, you can secure the special offers for MediaMarkt Club members. The membership is free and you can easily complete it online. As a MediaMarkt Club member, you not only have access to the offers but also receive some bonuses like:
This is how good the offer is: With the MediaMarkt Club deals, you can get the Sony KD-55XG8577 4K TV for only 749 euros. This is the current best price for the TV.
This is what the TV offers: The Sony 4K TV comes with a 55-inch diagonal screen. For an impressive image calculation and scaling of non-4K material, the X1 4K processor is used. Additionally, Sony naturally employs HDR. It also has Motionflow XR 800 and a native refresh rate of 100 Hz.
Another special feature is the operating system. The Sony KD-55XG8577 uses Android TV. This gives you direct access to the Google Play Store and a variety of apps right on the TV. You can also connect your smartphone to it.
Razer BlackWidow Gaming Keyboard at an absolute best price
Top offer: As a MediaMarkt Club member, you can buy the Razer BlackWidow Elite with Green switches at an absolute best price of 115 euros. This saves you another 14 euros compared to the next best provider.
This is what the gaming keyboard offers: With the Razer BlackWidow Elite, you get a very good mechanical keyboard. This version uses Green switches. These are tactile and clicky switches.
The keyboard also features media controls, and you can create and save up to five profiles. Anti-ghosting with 10-key rollover is also possible.
Buyers have rated it very well with 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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The MMORPG MapleStory 2 seemed to be developing into a hit in 2018, but now it is facing shutdown. The servers are closing.
How well did MapleStory 2 launch? The MMORPG was released in October 2018 and achieved a peak of 42,278 concurrent players on Steam immediately. Even the reviews remain mostly positive with 74%. The MMORPG was well-received but primarily struggled with gold sellers and cheaters. Additionally, there was a lot of grinding.
MapleStory 2 was a hit on Steam at first. Now it is being shut down.
The end of a hit
What are the developers announcing now? MapleStory 2 will shut down on May 27. It is no longer possible to make purchases in the in-game shop.
We are forever grateful for your patience and dedication regarding MapleStory 2 as we tried to revamp the game starting with Project New Leaf. Ultimately, however, we have decided that we will not be able to provide the kind of service that meets your expectations.
We have closely examined the current state of the game and its future roadmap and, unfortunately, have come to the conclusion that it will be difficult to continue the game in the long term while staying true to what made MapleStory 2 your MapleStory 2.
Developers of MapleStory 2
Why is the game being shut down? Despite the strong launch of this anime MMORPG in October 2018, Steamcharts show a steady decline in players. Over all this time, there was only an increase in two months when new, larger updates were released.
Players mention several reasons for this:
The grind was simply too high. The random element of obtaining good items and resources while playing led to a strongly repetitive gameplay. As a result, MapleStory 2 got pretty boring rather quickly.
The developers simply could not manage the problem with gold sellers and cheaters, which negatively affected the fun of the game.
The player-created costumes were problematic, as their design was hardly checked. Some players walked around in Hitler costumes even though many minors played MapleStory 2.
MapleStory 2 players with Trump masks and “Make America Great Again” hats.
MapleStory-2 fans are sad
How are players reacting to the shutdown? MapleStory 2 still has very good ratings on Steam. Therefore, fans are expressing their incomprehension about the decision.
DarkNicky explains on Steam: “Holy s… They are shutting it down! I love this game. Why is it closing? I mean, I didn’t like how they split the U.S. into East and West… maybe a mega server would have prevented the downfall! I’m very sad. Will there maybe be a MapleStory 3 now?”
Asunai is angry: “The developers decided to abruptly end the service and grant refunds to anyone who purchased through the Nexon website, but not through Steam. I don’t even know why the game is being shut down; it seems to have a decent player base.”
Arashi is sad: “I loved this game and will miss it. It was such a unique MMO and despite its flaws, I had a lot of fun playing. Definitely a game I will remember. Thank you for the great game!”
Did you play MapleStory 2? Are you sad that it is being shut down? Let us know in the comments.
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.”
So that you don’t only have to watch the wall, but can see how Cloak rocks the game, we recommend the following guides:
