A player of the space MMO EVE Online experienced the ultimate nightmare: he collected valuable blueprints for 16 years, only to lose everything in an instant.
What did the player collect? Lactose Intolerant has been playing EVE Online for 16 years and has collected a lot of blueprints during that time. These are necessary in the game to manufacture ships, weapons, and modules. Some of these blueprints are worth a lot of money in EVE Online.
Raids are not uncommon in EVE Online.
EVE Online punishes mistakes harshly
How did he lose everything? Lactose Intolerant wanted to transport his blueprints to another location for trading and loaded them onto his Orca ship. He then flew a well-known trade route that is generally considered relatively safe. This route passes through the so-called High-Sec space, which is protected by a powerful NPC police fleet called Concord.
However, a raid still occurred. His ship was destroyed, and all blueprints (except for one) are now lost. EVE Online is indeed a “dangerous” game.
How much money did the player lose? Players estimate that the loss amounts to approximately 500 billion ISK, which is roughly equivalent to about 5,000 dollars.
What mistake did the player make? Those transporting such valuable cargo usually use different ships for that purpose. The Orca is not a good choice for such transport without escort protection. The ship is large and can carry a lot of cargo, but in combat, it has little chance. Therefore, players rely on ships that can be modified so significantly that they can flee extremely fast and are difficult to target.
The second mistake Lactose Intolerant made was letting the ship fly on autopilot. This causes the spacecraft to react more slowly and become a flying target.
Mistake three was being in High-Sec space, but flying through one of the most dangerous systems that traders usually avoid.
Orcas are good transport ships in EVE Online, but are rather defenseless in battles.
The disappointment is great
How do players react to the situation? Lactose Intolerant had to endure insults. EVE players called him “stupid” and a “Credit Card Warrior”.
Credit Card Warriors are the players who own much in EVE Online, but bought it with real money. Credit Card Warriors are said to have little to no knowledge of the game.
How did Lactose Intolerant react? He voluntarily left his Corporation because of this mistake. However, his former colleagues defend him and claim that he has been playing EVE Online for 16 years and is not a “Credit Card Warrior”. They also said he could have remained in the Corporation, but he chose to leave. His former team speculates that he might even turn his back on the game itself due to his immense disappointment over his loss.
The Battle Royale Warzone from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare launched extremely successfully and has big plans for future development. Check out the first statements from the developers about the future of the CoD BRs here.
Developers speak of “massive content” that is set to go online soon and promise that we players will be kept “on our toes” with new content and live events.
What could that look like? However, the responsible parties are not getting very specific. According to their statements, there could be the following possibilities:
Live events – Changes to gameplay or rewards for certain actions could be possible here.
Change in player count – There have already been tests with up to 200 players, and that could also be implemented for the finished Warzone. Matches with fewer players could also be conceivable.
Other team sizes – The Warzone launched with 3-player teams. It could even go up to 5-player teams.
Whether the developers will bring these adjustments only through special events or regularly change the standard Warzone was not revealed. It is also possible that the BR will receive regular playlist updates, like the regular multiplayer.
Where do the infos come from? The first official information about the Warzone came just before the release, with a big trailer. Now the developers of the Battle Royale from CoD have their hands full to bring their plans for their latest creation to the public.
The information comes from a press release (via Comicbook.com) by the General Manager of Call of Duty, Byron Beede, and an interview by USA Today with the Creative Director at Infinity Ward, Patrick Kelly.
When does it start? When or how the first event or major updates for the Warzone will come remains open for now. But the Warzone is still so fresh that hardly any player is likely to be thinking about new content at the moment.
What kind of events could you imagine for the Warzone? Here are a few tips for victory in the regular Battle Royale mode:
The German community manager Maurice Zerjav has indicated further changes that will address the issue of cheating in Destiny, particularly in the Trials:
So we currently do not know if any further protective measures have been implemented. A detailed explanation of the anti-cheat programs and server changes would also play right into the hands of the cheaters, as they would then know what they are up against.
If you are relatively sure that you witnessed a cheater, a DDoS attack, or the like, you can contact Bungie’s security team and report the person or situation using the contact form.
Players are concerned that the return of the Trials in Destiny 2 could be ruined by cheaters. However, Bungie has already begun the fight against this problem and has taken initial measures.
What is the problem? Season 10 of Destiny 2 has finally begun and is bringing back a real PvP highlight to the game: the Trials of Osiris. The much-missed mode starts on March 13, but some players are concerned.
The mode is highly competitive, and for some players, any means are justified to win. Honest players express their concern that the Trials could be plagued by cheaters and DDoS attacks.
Players have discovered that Destiny 2 is at least using additional security on Steam:
From this update, the PC client seems to be using Steam Network Sockets, which means that your IP is now hidden from other players and cannot be DDoSed anymore.
The changes are not listed in the patch notes. But via Twitter, Bungie stated that there will be further changes to matchmaking. These changes are intended to be implemented on the servers before the launch (March 13).
What does Bungie say about this? Bungie has not yet elaborated on further measures in the fight against cheaters. However, the switch to the better-protected servers has also happened more or less secretly.
The German community manager Maurice Zerjav has indicated further changes that will address the issue of cheating in Destiny, particularly in the Trials:
So we currently do not know if any further protective measures have been implemented. A detailed explanation of the anti-cheat programs and server changes would also play right into the hands of the cheaters, as they would then know what they are up against.
If you are relatively sure that you witnessed a cheater, a DDoS attack, or the like, you can contact Bungie’s security team and report the person or situation using the contact form.
Multiboxers in World of Warcraft can be quite exhausting. Especially when they share all resources among themselves.
While there are clear botters and cheaters in World of Warcraft who clearly violate rules, there is also a group of players that has a similarly bad reputation. We are talking about multiboxers, who in some cases make farming impossible for regular players. This is especially a huge problem in Nazjatar – the resources almost exclusively go to multiboxers.
What are Multiboxers? Multiboxers are players who operate and play multiple accounts in parallel. They are often seen moving in a large group, usually playing multiple instances of the same class. Additional programs are used to control the different characters. Typically, there is a “main character” and the rest of the characters follow or take over its target.
There is hardly a chance against multiboxers – especially not when farming.
What is the problem with Multiboxers? Multiboxers have a bad reputation among many players. A large portion of players feels that multiboxing comes close to “cheating” because it provides a strength that a single player cannot have otherwise. A multiboxer can not only gather a multiple of resources (herbs and ores), but also quickly dismantle other players in open-PvP – usually requiring only one or two abilities.
Why is Nazjatar particularly bad? In Nazjatar, Multiboxers are particularly conspicuous. This is because Nazjatar is the only area where Zin’anthid grows – an herb needed by several professions, such as alchemy. Only with this herb can the best flasks be crafted.
If a large part of the multiboxers focuses on this area and many realms also have “cross-realm” zones, then it may happen that “normal players” hardly get any resources. Because although herbs and ores can be mined by several players, there is a limit. This is typically exhausted by the multiboxers, so the herbs are “empty” when other players reach them.
This leads to situations like the one reported by Snowlightsun on Reddit. Here he sees three multiboxers in one place – each with a whole horde of alternate characters in tow on their farming route.
This is the new shotgun: Alongside the massive Warzone mode, the Update 1.17 also brought content for the regular multiplayer. Among them is the new VLK Rogue shotgun.
The VLK Rogue is equivalent to an “M26 MASS”, which you may also recognize from game series like Rainbow Six or Battlefield. With the help of attachments, it offers you a wide range of upgrade options that can give you a crucial advantage in duels. But how do you get it?
The new VLK Rogue
How to get the VLK Rogue
How do I get the rifle? To secure the weapon, you do not rely on progress in the Battle Pass. This already distinguishes the VLK Rogue from the other new weapons of Season Two, the Grau 5.56 and the Striker 45.
For the VLK Rogue, you only need to complete a task, which will primarily cost you time. You must collect seven kills in 15 different matches – with a shotgun that has five attachments. Once you have mastered this challenge, the VLK Rogue will belong to you.
Here, matches where you fight in close quarters and can rack up many kills are particularly suitable. For example, the “Shoot or Ship, no matter” mode where you can play Shoot House or Shipment might be a good choice.
Are you only playing in Warzone since the update? Then you should take a look at our guide for the Battle Royale mode to stand your ground against your opponents. Alternatively, you can also check out how a streamer was defeated by BattleNet in Warzone:
In a podcast, Epic founder Tim Sweeney spoke about future technological advancements in gaming. He is particularly impressed by new, photorealistic graphics.
What does Sweeney report? Tim Sweeney was a guest on the podcast “AIAS Game Maker’s Notebook,” where he discussed new technologies in the gaming sector. He shared some behind-the-scenes insights and talked about current developments at Epic Games.
His company is already very close to achieving photorealistic graphics, but primarily struggles with the representation of humans. Although the effort and costs are high, Sweeney believes it is possible to implement the technology within the next 10 years.
To that end, Epic even bought a company in 2019 that focuses solely on human representation.
Fortnite, one of Epic Games’ titles, not known for realistic graphics
Money, Faces, and Emotions are the Big Issues
What is Epic struggling with in graphics? A major problem lies, according to Sweeney, primarily in money. Because it would be possible to set high graphical standards even now, but it would not be economically viable:
Even if we can achieve all these things, we have not succeeded in implementation because it is incredibly expensive to build a truly photorealistic game.
Therefore, we have made enormous efforts in exploring the possibilities for synthetic content creation and for scanning objects from the real world.
What is the biggest problem? The major problem with photorealistic representation in video games, according to Sweeney, mainly involves humans, as our brains react strongly to emotions and facial expressions:
We have a very… sophisticated system in our brains for recognizing faces, intentions, and emotions. So, it will be a great challenge to realistically implement this in games.
To implement this, motion capture, meaning the recording of real movement patterns, plays an important role. At this point, the acquired company 3Lateral Studio, which specializes in creating “digital humans,” is expected to assist.
According to Sweeney, it is supposed to focus on generating humans of extremely high quality, both in facial expressions and in animation.
Epic Games seems to be interested in taking a pioneering role in graphics, even though its own games like Fortnite or Battle Breakers are not known for their realistic graphics.
Battle Breakers, Epic’s first game after Fortnite
Will we soon be unable to distinguish games from reality?
When could games become so realistic? The host of the podcast, Price, asked Sweeney at the end of the topic whether he thought it was realistic that we would see such good graphics within this decade.
Sweeney considers this entirely possible:
I think that’s within the realm of possibility. It’s unclear if we can achieve it. But I feel that with the current pace of innovation, it can happen within this timeframe.
Graphics leap with the new console generation? According to the current state, the new consoles PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are supposed to be released in 2020.
Both should offer 8K resolution, which theoretically allows for more detailed graphics. Ultimately, however, it lies with the game developers what is made of it and whether the graphics become more realistic.
The Warzone of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare can be a lot of fun, but it can also get a bit stressful. Keep these 10 tips in mind to have a guideline for how to proceed on the road to victory in any situation.
Where do the tips come from? I have compiled this guide for you from 3 videos from YouTube channels known for their tutorials or CoD analyses:
JGOD – Released many CoD videos with analyses, tips, and news about Call of Duty in recent years.
LevelCapGaming – A large channel with a lot of tutorial videos for many games.
eColiEspresso – Since the launch of Modern Warfare, produced over 150 videos with analyses, news, and gameplay of the current CoD.
You can find the corresponding guide videos below in the sources. Here are now our 10 tips to succeed in the Warzone.
Warzone Tip 1: Play in a Squad
No matter how large the current teams are in the Battle Royale, having a full team will make you more successful. At the launch of Warzone, everyone plays in trios and although you can theoretically also start as a solo or duo team, you have a disadvantage compared to the trio teams.
The coordination and communication of the complete squads will usually be better and the players are also more accustomed to each other.
So if you want to start a Warzone match, go through your friends list and take along whoever you can.
Warzone Tip 2: Loot as Little as Possible
Sounds weird, but in the Warzone, looting too much can ruin your round. Once your loadout is somewhat set, go hunting! There are good equipment around every corner in the Warzone and as soon as you feel somewhat strong, it shows to your opponents as well.
Continue to open crates you happen to walk by and hope for killstreaks or better weapons. But otherwise, get new equipment from broken enemies and less often from crates.
The problem with excessive looting: When you meet an enemy after several minutes without a firefight, you may be unprepared or out of sync.
Aiming and hitting will be significantly more difficult. If you go directly hunting other players, you also have the chance for a lot of cash and good equipment, but you will be warmed up and always on guard. If you are also equipped with the best weapons of the Warzone, you have a chance to win every firefight.
Filling your pockets with cash and loot is not always the best way.
Warzone Tip 3: Remember Spots and Play Aggressively
Where you drop does not make a big difference in the Warzone, at least in terms of loot. While there are places that promise more loot, you can also find good equipment in remote areas.
In the Warzone, it is more important to know where the action is happening. Gather a loadout and play aggressively from the start. Seek out opponents, hunt them, and you will quickly be successful. Since you practice more directly and are better prepared than a team that just completed a 5-minute “Looting Mission”.
The good respawn opportunities allow for and reward an aggressive style. If you go down the first time, you can still rescue yourself from the Gulag. After that, it costs your teammates $4,500 to bring you back. With a bit of luck, that is quickly gathered, and your teammate can get you back at one of the many buy stations.
With a self-revive token, you can also get back on your feet alone if you haven’t been completely taken down. This token also costs $4,500 at the buy stations.
Extra Tip: The headshot multiplier in the Warzone is quite high. You should always try to land headshots, as armor does not distinguish between body and head. Enemies go down very quickly.
The Warzone map is huge, but there are spots where more action occurs. Here is the comparison to the predecessor Battle Royale “Blackout” Source: Twitter (deleted post)
Warzone Tip 4: Pay Attention to the Mini-Map and Use Suppressors
To locate your enemies even without visual contact, you have 3 helpful tools at your disposal in the Warzone that are always available:
The large map
The mini-map
The compass
On all 3 displays, you will see the enemies firing shots near you. So if you hear the gunfire, you can often check where the enemies are located.
Always keep an eye on the mini-map. The compass also shows targets that are still very far away. If you have a display here, check the large map to learn the exact position.
Conversely, you should use weapons with suppressors. This obscures your position and gives you an advantage over loud shooters without suppressors. Learn here, what suppressors can do and how they work in Modern Warfare.
Extra Tip: Since update 1.17 you can change the mini-map from “Round” to “Square”. The small map in the corner is then almost 20% larger.
Warzone Tip 5: Complete Contracts
Throughout the Warzone map, you will find contracts that your team can complete to gain advantages. On the left of the image, you can see the specific goals and the time you have for them. You can check the exact position of the goals on the map.
Bounties – Eliminate a specific player
Advantage: You see an enemy on the map and can hunt them down.
Disadvantage: The enemies can see if you are approaching and if they can escape, they get a lot of cash.
Recon – Hold an area for a certain amount of time
Advantage: If you complete this mission, you can see how the play area shrinks.
Disadvantage: Upon completion of the recon, a flare rocket shows over long distances where you are located.
Loot – Loot the displayed crates
Advantage: You get 3 large crates displayed on the map.
Disadvantage: Sometimes the crates are in inconvenient locations and it takes forever to get all 3.
At the start of the round, make a looting and try to complete a recon mission in each match. This way, you can secure crucial advantages. Bounties can be particularly exciting. However, if the opponents escape quickly, you put money in the team’s pockets.
Warzone Tip 6: High Ground, Power Positions, and Planning
At the start of each round, a squad leader is chosen by Warzone. While you don’t necessarily have to drop with the leader, it helps if you designate someone from the team to say where to go. The leader then focuses on tactical engagement and keeps an eye on the big map while the rest of the team secures the environment and concentrates on kills.
This approach helps to act together as a team, as one person keeps an eye on the actions and paths of the squad and directs them. It also results in you being able to act more often from “power positions” such as the “high ground”.
You take a position from which you have an advantage over the opponent. Often this position is above the enemy, as from here you can hit the head of the enemy soldier better while showing only a small portion of your body. However, most of the time, you’re showing your head, which can be a slight disadvantage. “High grounds” are particularly good for snipers. Here are tips for aspiring snipers.
The leader should always try to secure the approach with “power positions”, keep a cool head in firefights, and give clear instructions.
Extra Tip: Planning until the end of the round is significantly easier with a “recon”. Complete the mission, get the information about the shrinking circle, and move deep into the endgame area.
The ammunition mechanics restrict you a bit in your choice of weapons in the Warzone. In total, there are 5 types of ammunition for actually 8 weapon classes:
Assault rifles and LMGs
SMGs and pistols
Snipers and DMRs
Launchers
Shotguns
This is particularly limiting for assault rifles and LMGs, as you can only carry limited ammunition, which can quickly run out after a longer firefight. Avoid carrying an LMG and an AR at the same time and instead take something with range or a rocket launcher.
Warzone Tip 8: Bring Rocket Launchers
At least one person in the team should be ready with a loaded rocket launcher. Launchers offer you 2 advantages that you should not miss out on:
Effective combat against vehicles
Good against sheltered enemies due to environmental damage
Vehicles are everywhere in the Warzone, and helicopters constantly fly over the map. With a launcher, you have the option to take down vehicles and also hit enemies who are hiding behind a corner waiting for their health to regenerate.
With a heavy launcher, you need not fear an approaching vehicle. Always hit it!
You can purchase the supply crates at buy stations for $6,000 and the entire team can equip themselves with their personal loadout. However, the crate is visible to all players on the map.
This gives you really strong and personalized weapons, your preferred loadout, and is the only way to gain perks in the Warzone that give you even more advantages.
Extra Tip: Do not take the perk “Overkill” to carry two weapons into BR. This way, you can take a strong perk from the red category, such as “Ghost”, with you. By that time, when you get your loadout, you usually already have a good weapon that you can quickly pick up again.
Warzone Tip 10 – Endgame: Use Your Cash and Buy Stations
By the end, you often have a lot of money in your pocket: So use it. If you have taken a “power position” in a late circle, make sure that a buy station is nearby.
Here you can buy killstreaks, armor, and you can revive buddies. Prepare for every fight optimally. Since the enemies often bring back money to you, you can shop right after the fight.
Do not be stingy and spend everything you have. In the endgame, your pockets will almost always be stuffed with cash, so you do not have to be frugal here.
Extra Tip: If you have enough cash, activate a drone at every buy station. Then you can see enemies on the map for a short time and can also grab another killstreak. If you start 3 UAVs at once, you even get the functions of an “Enhanced Recon Drone”.
Do you have any good tips for the Warzone or Battle Royale in general? Please share, maybe we will include it in our list. Here are some tips for the Plunder mode:
The Twitch streamer summit1g took a look at the new Warzone for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. He died at the beginning of the round, but was able to return via the Gulag. However, he was then defeated by BattleNet.
But shortly after landing, his game suddenly minimizes. At first, the streamer suspects that his game has crashed. But the real reason was BattleNet, which just at that moment wanted to perform an update.
By the time the game had reopened, summit1g had already been defeated again.
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His frustration is clearly audible in his statements. But that didn’t stop him from spending many more hours in Warzone. At that point, his livestream had already been going for 2 hours, and he continued for another 13 hours.
Curious situation in the Gulag: Besides the death, the situation in the Gulag was also very curious beforehand. summit1g landed in the arena with a teammate in voice chat.
The Twitch streamer was able to observe the fight between his friend and a stranger from above and give tips that brought his teammate back into the game.
Moreover, there were no opponents left for summit1g, so he was allowed to join back in without a fight at the end of the countdown.
The Twitch streamer is generally known for playing many shooters and sometimes failing in them:
Planetside 2 is one of the oldest MMO shooters and still attracts thousands of players daily. Currently, the game is experiencing a small surge on Steam. But what is the reason for this and what new features are yet to come?
We will see how the patch affects player counts in the coming days.
How many people are playing Planetside 2? Currently, the MMO shooter has an average of 2,344 players per day on Steam and peaked at 4,176 players in February. Such numbers were last reached by Planetside 2 in May 2016.
Since then, the numbers have generally remained well below 2,000 daily players, with a low point in October 2019. At that time, only an average of 1,072 people were playing the shooter.
However, the actual player counts are likely to be much higher. PlanetSide 2 can be played on its own client and also on the PS4 console in addition to the PC.
What is causing the increase in players? The “Empire Strength” update was released on January 15, which has already made some small changes and balance adjustments. It was the first update for both platforms (PC, PS4) since the release of “The New Soldier” in April 2019. At that time, a new faction and better tutorials were introduced to the game.
The update in January was positively received by players. In the last 30 days, PlanetSide 2 has received 2,305 reviews on Steam, with a remarkable 93% of them being positive.
This small update was only a preparation for the major patch in the first quarter of 2020, named “Escalation”. It is expected to significantly change the game, and anticipation for it is high.
This is the new Bastion Fleet from the Escalation update
Content for Every Player Type
What does the new update bring? PlanetSide 2 is set to change significantly with Escalation. The update brings something new for every player type, whether a beginner or a veteran:
New monthly challenges in the form of Outfit Wars
New War Assets that you can craft and use in battle
New leveling opportunities through a loyalty level
A new social hub where players from all factions can meet
The new Bastion Fleet Carrier, massive battleships that can engage in combat
When is the update being released? Escalation was originally scheduled to be released on February 19. However, the patch was postponed so that “one of the largest updates since the release in 2012” could be launched without major bugs and immediate hotfixes. This was described by Executive Producer Andy Sites in a message to the community (via PlanetSide).
The new battle royale mode Warzone in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare takes some of the features from the base game – two of the most important ones. We explain how Killstreaks and Loadouts work in Warzone and how to use them.
Killstreaks allow the one-time use of special and usually very powerful abilities. They provide access to a radar with enemy display or airstrikes.
Loadouts are pre-made combinations of weapons, equipment, and perks that are usually coordinated to carry strong synergies. The weapons are usually directly equipped with attachments.
This is how you get Killstreaks in battle royale: To get Killstreaks in battle royale mode, you need to buy or find them. Each loot box offers a small chance of containing Killstreaks. If you want to be sure, you can also buy them. The following can be found at supply stations:
This is how you get money: You can generally get money in battle royale in three ways:
Boxes – These are scattered in the houses and announce their presence with a buzzing sound that can be heard through walls. Just follow the sound, and you will quickly find a chest.
Completing contracts also rewards you with a substantial amount. However, this takes some time and can be quite dangerous.
Money or “cash” is also sometimes simply lying on the ground like ammunition or dropped by enemies when you eliminate them. Just keep an eye out.
Killstreaks in the “Plunder” mode: In the plunder mode, you can also find Killstreaks rarely in boxes.
Money plays a different role here as you fight for the most cash for half an hour and can buy balloons at buy stations that take your savings out of the battle zone.
Creating and Obtaining Loadouts
Where can I find Loadouts in battle royale? You can find Loadouts in battle royale in drop boxes. The boxes are delivered by planes that regularly fly over the map with prior announcement. They can also be bought in shops for $8500.
Look for a plane symbol on the map or scan the sky for red parachutes slowly descending. Once a box has landed, its location is marked with green smoke and also visible on the map.
However, be cautious of your surroundings with the packages, as they are usually highly contested. Search thoroughly for enemies beforehand, but don’t take too much time to give opponents a chance to outmaneuver or surprise you.
Especially, when playing solo or duo, you need to be careful not to face overwhelming odds. However, you can take advantage of the fact that enemies are distracted and easily rack up some kills.
If you’re only two, speed or caution is required.
How do I create Loadouts? What you find in care packages depends on what you created yourself. You must create Loadouts earlier in the multiplayer mode. In our weapon guides, we have listed some strong Loadouts for you:
This gives players who bought Modern Warfare a certain advantage, as they already have stronger weapons. Free-to-play players have to settle for standard Loadouts.
Aside from Loadouts, you will only find weapons scattered with pre-made blueprints. If you don’t like these, you have to go back to the drawing board. By the way, in the Plunder mode, you start directly with a Loadout.
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The E3 game fair has indeed been canceled this year. An official announcement was made by the organizer ESA this evening (March 11), declaring the end of the fair for 2020. The reason is the coronavirus. What does this mean for PlayStation 5 (PS5) and Xbox Series X?
Update March 11, 5:00 PM: The E3 has now been officially canceled. On the organizer’s website (viae3expo), the cancellation for 2020 has been confirmed. This was justified as follows:
Due to the growing and overwhelming concern over the COVID-19 virus, we believed that this is the best way to proceed in such an unprecedented global situation. We are very disappointed that we are unable to hold this event for our fans and supporters. However, we know that this is the right decision based on the information available to us today.
Instead, it is being considered whether an online alternative could be held in June 2020 to compensate for the cancellation.
Update March 11, 6:24 PM: The first developers are responding to the news that E3 will not take place. Xbox head Phil Spencer announced via Twitter that they are also aiming for an online solution:
The E3 has always been an important moment for the Xbox team. In light of this decision, we will celebrate the next gaming generation with the Xbox community and everyone who loves to play through a digital Xbox event. Details on the schedule and more will follow in the coming weeks.
Original Announcement:
What do insiders think about E3? The gaming industry has been speculating for days whether E3 can actually take place after the cancellations of events like GDC and SXSW (two major gaming events). After all, a state of emergency has been declared in California due to the coronavirus, and E3 is supposed to take place from June 9 to 11 in Los Angeles.
Now, publisher Devolver Digital announced via Twitter that they should cancel all their flights to E3. Kotaku author and industry insider Jason Schreier has also commented on the situation.
I have heard from two people (though second-hand) that the E3 cancellation will be announced tomorrow morning, and a person with ESA connections insists that this is not the case. Normally, I keep conflicting information to myself until I figure out what is true, but as E3 rumors are now popping up everywhere, I thought I should be transparent here.
Jason Schreier, author of Kotaku, via Twitter
The website Ars Technica claims to have heard from people connected to members of the E3 organizer ESA that a corresponding press release was actually planned for March 10. Now it should occur today (March 11).
In this announcement, ESA is allegedly revealing the cancellation of E3 for this year.
This entrance sign featuring the number 2020 we might not see this year.
A difficult situation for the gaming industry
How certain is the cancellation? There is still no official statement from the organizer ESA. Thus, E3 has not yet been officially canceled. However, since so many voices from the industry are becoming loud and more and more people are stating that the cancellation will happen on March 11, there does seem to be something to it. We will only know for sure when ESA comments on it.
When is the cancellation supposed to take place? Allegedly, the official announcement is expected on March 11 at 5:30 PM our time (via bloomberg).
On the other hand, Sony had already announced that they would not be present at the fair. However, publishers and developers would still have presented new titles for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) at E3 – provided Sony officially reveals the console soon.
Additionally, E3 is always expected to have many announcements of new games. Players hoped that Bethesda would show something new about Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6 at E3. Cyberpunk 2077 would likely have been a major topic as well.
Above all, Microsoft wanted to put on a big show, which would certainly have been associated with interesting new announcements – also for the Xbox Series X.
In the event of a potential cancellation of E3, publishers and developers are under communication pressure. How can they best present their new products to the players now?
No E3 2020? Then we just have to hold our own virtual fair!
Will there be a virtual E3?
If E3 is canceled, will there be a replacement? Rumor has it that the ESA is currently considering an “Online E3” for the summer, a kind of virtual fair that you can follow via livestream. How this will look and when it will take place is all still unknown.
It is also possible that publishers and developers will now hold their own small virtual announcement events. This way, they would not have to share precious time with the competition, and it would avoid a crunch to get “E3 demos” finished on time, which might otherwise not receive the attention they deserve among a larger mass of new announcements.
Following the cancellation of the developer fair GDC, publishers reacted by announcing their “own online events” to showcase what they would have shown at GDC.
Fact is, should E3 really be canceled, players will have no opportunity to try out upcoming titles for the time being. Hands-ons are thus off the table for now. Only at Gamescom in August would a chance to play be possible – provided this event is not also canceled.
How do you stay informed about news? We at MeinMMO keep you updated. We present you with the latest games and also inform you about the upcoming consoles PS5 and Xbox One X.
This means you will receive all new and important information from us even without E3. How does the idea of a virtual MeinMMO fair sound to you?
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In Destiny 2, the Warmind assists you with a powerful artifact. Find out what mods Rasputin’s sword has and how to get the seasonal item.
What are artifacts? Each new season brings a new thematic artifact. This artifact is available to every Destiny player, so it is not tied to the season pass.
With the artifact, your Guardian becomes stronger and can face the challenges of the new season more effectively. At the end of the season, the artifact disappears along with all its mods and bonuses. Season 10 will end on June 9.
This is what the new artifact looks like
Warmind’s Child’s Chalice as an artifact in Destiny 2
This is how the new artifact works: In Season 10, the artifact is called “Warmind’s Child’s Chalice.” Visually, it is inspired by a sword and adorned with Warmind ornaments.
Through XP, the artifact levels up almost passively and gives you access to very powerful mods through rank-ups, allowing you to customize and individualize your Guardian.
Additionally, the seasonal artifact allows you to level up beyond the actual maximum power level. In the Season of Worthy, the artifact is the only way to surpass the cap of 1010 power.
You can check the status of the seasonal artifact in your inventory at any time. From here, you can also access the mod selection. Each new artifact level requires more XP than the previous one.
How do I get the seasonal artifact? Visit Commander Zavala in the Tower. He’ll start the quest “Authentication Protocol” for you. During the missions, you have to visit Rasputin on Mars.
You will receive the aptly named artifact from the Warmind quite early in the quest line. This quest serves as an introduction to the story of Season 10 and has no starting prerequisites.
Visit Zavala to get the artifact
The artifact mods from the Season of Worthy
What you should know about artifact mods: The artifact offers a total of 25 different mods at 5 tiers. You can unlock up to 12 of them simultaneously. The selection can be reset at any time should the situation require it or if you want to try something new. However, a reset costs you Glimmer and becomes more expensive each time.
In each tier, there are 5 mods that become more powerful with increasing tier. To unlock the next tier of mods, you must have already unlocked a certain number of mods in previous tiers.
Tier 1 mods (no artifact mods required): These mods are essential against the Champions from the Firetrial. In Season 10, there is even a new, tougher difficulty added to the specific Nightfall version.
Anti-Barrier Submachine Gun: Grants the weapon shield piercing to bypass the defenses of enemy fighters. Strong against Barrier Champions.
Anti-Barrier Hand Cannon: Grants the weapon shield piercing to bypass the defenses of enemy fighters. Strong against Barrier Champions.
Overload Rounds: Sustained fire grants disruptive bullets that delay ability energy regeneration and reduce damage dealt to enemies. Strong against Overload Champions. Applicable with auto rifles and submachine guns.
Unstoppable Hand Cannon: The use of the targeting device charges a powerful explosive payload that staggers unprotected enemies. Strong against Unstoppable Champions. Applicable with pulse rifles.
Overload Rounds (Hand Cannon and Sidearms): Consecutive hits on enemies cause disruption, delaying ability energy regeneration and reducing damage dealt to enemies. Strong against Overload Champions.
This time, hand cannons again deal well against champions
Tier 2 mods (one artifact mod required): The mods at tier 2 improve your handling of various firearms. All mods are used in your armor and are considerably cheaper than regular enhanced mods.
In Season 10, the focus is on melee combat, particularly auto rifles receive strong support.
Improved Auto Rifle Aiming: Significantly reduces flinch from incoming damage when aiming with auto rifles. Installed in the chest armor. (Energy Cost: 1)
Improved Projectile Aiming: Significantly improves tracking, accuracy, and targeting speed for auto rifles, machine guns, submachine guns, pulse rifles, sidearms, and fusion rifles. Installed in the head armor. (Energy Cost: 3)
Improved Auto Rifle Reload Speed: Significantly increases the reload speed of auto rifles. Installed in the arm armor. (Energy Cost: 1)
Improved Sidearm Reload Speed: Significantly increases the reload speed of hand cannons, sidearms, submachine guns, and bows. Installed in the arm armor. (Energy Cost: 3)
Improved Sword Scavenger: Swords gain additional bonus reserves when picking up ammo. Installed in the leg armor. (Energy Cost: 1)
Tier 3 mods (4 artifact mods required): The mods at tier 3 assist you in daily Guardian tasks and help you quickly gather resources and Glimmer. These are general armor mods, and the energy cost for all is 1. This way, minimal space in your new Armor 2.0 gear is used, however, these mods are not stackable.
Whirling Blade: Defeating fighters with swords grants a chance for a large amount of Glimmer.
As Long As Possible: Defeating Fallen Captains grants destination materials.
Prize Shooting: Defeating fighters with hand cannons or sidearms grants a small amount of Glimmer.
Automatic Prize: Defeating fighters with auto rifles or submachine guns grants a small amount of Glimmer.
The improved mods are cheaply available through the artifact
Tier 4 mods (7 artifact mods required): The mods at tier 4 further empower you against champions and create synergies with your fireteam.
Disrupting Blade (Sword Mod): Consecutive hits cause disruption, delaying ability energy regeneration and reducing damage taken from fighters. Strong against Overload Champions.
Surge Catalyst: Arc grenades cause disruption, delaying ability energy regeneration and reducing damage taken from fighters. Strong against Overload Champions. (Energy Cost: 2)
Hammer of the Warmind: Defeating a fighter with a Seventh Seraph weapon has a chance to create a Warmind cell. (Energy Cost 4)
The explosion caused by the destruction of the Warmind cell causes disruption and staggers enemies. Strong against Overload and Unstoppable Champions (not stackable)
Inferno Whip: Solar melee skills stagger unprotected enemy fighters. Strong against Unstoppable Champions. (Energy Cost: 1)
Surge: Instantly returns your melee charge when you or an ally staggers an Unstoppable Champion. (Energy Cost 4)
Tier 5 mods (10 artifact mods required): The most powerful mods of the artifact await at tier 5. They are all intended for the class item of your armor and come in the seasonal slot. These mods significantly influence your gameplay and are consequently very costly.
Passive Defense: Reduces the damage that fighters near you inflict while wielding a sword. (Energy Cost: 6)
Heart of the Praxian Fire: Activating Solar class abilities grants an overshield, additionally accelerating the cooldown of class abilities. (Energy Cost: 6)
Wave of the Tyrant: Defeating a fighter with a Seventh Seraph weapon has a chance to create a Warmind cell. (Energy Cost 6)
Damage caused by Arc melee, super, and grenade abilities creates a Warmind cell. (not stackable)
Thundercoil: Increases the damage of all Arc melee abilities. Gain super energy through finishers. (Energy Cost: 6)
The Lightning Strikes Twice: After throwing an Arc grenade, your grenades temporarily recharge faster. Arc finishers extend the duration of this benefit. (Energy Cost: 7)
How do you like the new artifact from the Season of Worthy? Do you have any ideas for powerful builds yet?
From 7 PM our trio squad will find out on the Warzone stream on Twitch whether they work as a team or just get in each other’s way.
Since yesterday, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is now part of the large battle royale family thanks to Warzone – aiming high to climb the leaderboard. Crossplay on the positive side and new bugs on the negative accompany the launch. But you don’t have to worry: if you want to play it safe first and see how Warzone plays and feels, we have something for you.
Today at 7 PM, MAX – Monsters & Explosions – will host our Warzone live stream on Twitch. MAX host Jules and his companions Clape and Yassin will stream, each from their perspective, their battle royale experience. At the same time, they will test whether their first joint outing as a squad brings them together or tears them apart forever! You can therefore safely test how you like the gameplay before you launch the download.
Warzone Live Stream – Quick Check
When? From 7 PM
Where? On Twitch at MAX – Monsters & Explosions
Who? Julius, Clape & Yassin
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In Pokémon GO there have been hints for some time regarding the introduction of a new, mysterious Pokémon. Now Niantic has shared a teaser with footprints on Twitter, further fueling the speculation.
What kind of teaser is this? A picture was shared on Twitter showing two footprints. The text reads: “Something mystical is coming, Trainers…”.
It is highly likely that this refers to the introduction of a new, mysterious Pokémon. At MeinMMO, we immediately think of Genesect, as there have already been some hints about it beforehand.
These are items from Pokémon Black and White that Genesect could carry and that could influence the type of its special move “Techblaster”.
As soon as the data mining was released, it was suspected that Genesect could enter the game in March.
What can Genesect? The mysterious Pokémon could become useful. It is of Bug and Steel type and is particularly interesting as a Bug attacker. Thanks to its high stats, it could even surpass Scizor or Pinsir:
But that will change this month, likely during the mysterious raid weekend starting March 20. During this time, Bug and Steel Pokémon are expected to appear more frequently in raid battles. Genesect has exactly these two types.
Other Bug Pokémon you might encounter that weekend
Are there alternatives to Genesect? On Twitter, there is mainly talk about Genesect. Other mentioned alternatives are the two mysterious Pokémon Victini and Keldeo, also from the fifth generation.
However, the footprints do not really match either of them.
The appearance of Genesect in March is therefore very likely.
Recently, entries for new Gear Sets were found in The Division 2 . Two of them sound really strong, but have not yet been found in the game. Will they come with the 2nd Raid?
What are Gear Sets? Gear Sets are particularly powerful equipment sets that unlock significant bonuses as more pieces are equipped. These effects are intended to promote and support certain playstyles.
These sets are available for everyone through Season 1
However, there are also entries for 2 more Gear Sets that have really strong bonuses:
Future Initiative
and Foundry Bullwark
How and when they will be available in the game is not officially known yet. However, a well-known Division expert already has a plausible suspicion.
These are the 2 Gear Sets in question
Where does the information come from? The entries themselves come from the updated “Gear Attribute Spreadsheet” on the “official” wiki of the Division 2 subreddit, where the community collects all its resources.
Although this information is not always official, it is considered highly reliable within the community. The subreddit and the wiki are also maintained by JokerUnique, who seems to have a good connection to the developers and apparently gets a lot of information directly from them. He himself and his information are also considered very reliable. Therefore, many users regard this information as basically secure.
We have also included these two missing sets in our overview.
This is what the Foundry Bullwark Set can do:
Set Bonus with 2 pieces: +10% total armor
Set Bonus with 3 pieces: +3% armor per second
Set Bonus with 4 pieces: You gain the talent “Makeshift Repairs.” When your health or shield takes damage, you receive 40% of the damage as healing over the next 10 seconds. The regeneration counts for armor and health.
Additionally, there are 2 supportive talents:
Backpack Talent Process Refinery – The effect of Makeshift Repairs now only takes 6 seconds instead of 10 seconds for the healing.
The talent on the vest ensures that you receive 60% of the damage as healing instead of 40%.
What makes Foundry Bullwark strong? This is a set designed for tanks. It allows you to take a lot of damage and is perfect for frontline fighters, as you can effectively heal continuously with a slight delay and have a significant armor regeneration.
This is what the Future Initiative Set can do:
Set Bonus with 2 pieces: +15% skill repair
Set Bonus with 3 pieces: +15% skill duration / +15% cooldown reduction
Set Bonus with 4 pieces: You benefit from the talent Ground Control. At full armor, you and your allies gain +15% extra weapon and skill damage. Additionally, if you heal a team member, you and all allies within 5 meters will receive 60% of that healing.
Additionally, there are 2 supportive talents:
Backpack Talent Strategic Combat Support: The healing in the 5-meter radius increases from 60% to 120%.
The talent on the vest ensures that the damage bonus from Ground Control increases from 15% to 25%.
What makes Future Initiative strong? This set is specifically tailored for the healer role with group support abilities. Cautious play is rewarded; you can effectively heal (even the entire team) and also provide your allies with a strong damage buff.
Will these 2 new Gear Sets be loot in the 2nd Raid?
What do these 2 Gear Sets have to do with the new raid? While many agents are already looking forward to these promising-sounding sets, they have not been found in the game so far.
However, the well-known YouTuber and respected Division expert Epic Slay3rs strongly believes that these sets could be introduced with the new 2nd Raid.
What Epic Slay3rs says in favor of the raid as a source: On the one hand, he draws a parallel to the first raid Operation: Dark Hours. There, I also received new Gear Sets alongside an exclusive Exotic.
On the other hand, it is expected that the 2nd raid of The Division 2 could be released soon, which was postponed to 2020. Since the other two Gear Sets from Warlords are already in the game, it is quite likely that these two sets could then be part of the loot in the new raid.
Another hint is provided by the name of one set. This matches the name of the 2nd raid. The new raid will be called Foundry Raid – so the Foundry Bullwark fits well in terms of naming.
Here you can watch Epic Slay3rs’ video on this topic:
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What do you think? Will we see these 2 new Gear Sets in the 2nd Raid of The Division 2? Or do you think they will come into the game in some other way? What do you generally think of these sets?
In FIFA 20, the TOTW 26 (Team of the Week) is delayed. We have all the information and will tell you what EA Sports says.
What happened? Normally, EA Sports releases the current TOTW via Twitter at 4:00 PM. This did not happen today. Instead, at 5:02 PM, a message came that the TOTW will be delayed due to an unexpected error.
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When will TOTW 26 come? There is still no precise information about this. It is also not known whether TOTW 26 will be available in FUT 20 today at 7:00 PM.
We will keep you updated and update this post as soon as we know more.
What is the Team of the Week actually? Every Wednesday, EA Sports presents a new Team of the Week in FUT 20. This team consists of 23 players who have performed well over the past football weekend.
In addition to a spot in the TOTW, these players also receive improved Inform cards.
Possible Team of the Week 26
Currently, a picture of TOTW 26 is circulating that was published on reddit.
This looks realistic but has not been officially confirmed yet. Therefore, the following information about TOTW 26 should be taken with caution:
The highlights of TOTW 26: If the released TOTW is correct, then Mané will receive a really strong card with an overall rating of 91. However, the cards of Parejo (89), Havertz (88), Hazard (86), Leno (86), and Quagliarella (86) would also be really good.
Bundesliga players in the new TOTW: 3 Bundesliga players would make it into the current Team of the Week:
Bronze or Silver Inform cards can be found in the corresponding Bronze and Silver Packs.
On the Transfer Market: Another way to get TOTW cards is through the FUT transfer market. There you will find the new special cards shortly after the release. However, be sure to compare prices before buying to avoid overpaying.
Earn coins with the TOTW: If you are missing some coins for the new Inform cards, then you should consider trading. Here we explain how it works:
In Pokémon GO, the official first season of the PvP League starts this weekend. However, there is a phenomenon in the preseason that shouldn’t really be happening.
What is Rank Tanking? On Reddit, several players report being matched against extremely strong opponents at low ranks. This occurs because some strong trainers intentionally lose matches to keep their rank low, thus being assigned weak opponents. But what is the point of that?
Why Rank Tanking is Currently an Option
This is the problem: Currently, the PvP League distributes its rewards per set of battles. This means: Encounters with Pokémon that can include monsters such as Darkrai or Giratina can be obtained if you win four out of five matches in a set. If you invest a Premium Pass, this is even possible after just two matches.
As the counter resets after all five completed sets, you get this chance repeatedly. You are not therefore forced to win as many sets or matches as possible in the long term – the key is to win four – or twice within a set.
This is obviously easier against weaker opponents than in high ranks, where you face strong trainers and strong Pokémon. This phenomenon is somewhat similar to problems from the FIFA series. Here, strong players have also “played down” to have an easier time with seasonal tasks in lower leagues.
In the leagues, you can also secure good rewards at low ranks
On Reddit, solutions are being discussed. One possibility would be to orient the encounters with Pokémon, or the entire reward system, more towards total wins. For example: “Achieve 15 wins to encounter a Pokémon,” instead of making it possible within sets. Another option would be to change the matchmaking. For example, so that the evaluation of trainers does not depend on wins in the league but rather on level.
Whether Niantic will make further adjustments here before the official start of the league remains to be seen. Our author Noah Struthoff meanwhile has a completely different problem with the league:
The survival MMO Conan Exiles has received a new update that helps you to control your thralls better. You can now even track them across the map and summon them back from anywhere.
Here you will find the system: With update 39 from March 10, 2020, the “Followers Management” feature arrived in Conan Exiles. This adds a new menu that allows you to manage your thralls.
You can find the new features in the player menu under “Thralls” (a strange word for slaves whose will has been broken), right next to information about the clan, the map, and the journey.
How to use it: From the menu, you can now interact with your thralls in various ways. Selecting the desired thrall gives you the following options:
Rescue – recalls the thrall. They lose all equipped gear in the process. Can only be used once every 10 minutes
Release – frees the thrall from your service
With the eye on the right in the menu, you can also display the position of the thrall on the map. This way, you always know where they are if they get lost.
The number of thralls you can own depends on the server. On a private server or in free play, you can have as many thralls as you want. However, most servers where many players play limit the number to about 50-60 thralls per clan to keep server load manageable.
And how do I use them? You can place the fighters like items in the world and then give them the desired gear.
By default, they will guard an area once you place them. You can also command them to follow you. Then they will assist you in battle, carry your stuff, and level up. So far, they also tended to get lost – that should not happen anymore.
Conan Exiles remains one of our best survival games in 2020:
While waiting for the Xbox Series X release and controller, Microsoft is improving its old Xbox One controller. This is revealed by a new patent.
Where does the information come from? The website Windowslatest.com pointed to the patent filed by Microsoft. The patent itself can be accessed as a PDF via freepatentsonline.com.
The scheme of the joystick of the Xbox One controller. Base (386) and shaft (318) are to be made of metal.
What does the patent say? The patent is titled “Thumbstick for User Input Device.” It specifically concerns the joysticks of the Xbox One controller.
According to the patent, Microsoft is now using a metallic base and a metallic shaft for the joysticks. This is intended to make the joystick tougher and more precise, and significantly increase the durability of the controller. Plastic is no longer to be used here.
The patent states, among other things:
The joystick provides higher tension and greater resistance when tilting by the thumb or finger of the user. Some users may prefer a higher tilt tension in the joystick, while others prefer a lower tilt tension.
And this shift from plastic to metal seems necessary:
User GyariSan writes: “A friend of mine is a store manager in an Australian electronics store (…) and regularly tells me that Xbox controllers are the most returned electronics devices due to hardware failures. (…) This is due to the thin plastic and the poor resistance of the buttons. (…) The buttons break very quickly or have malfunctions.”
User djdoubt03 comments: “Maybe this will help the joysticks. I have now had my fifth controller since launch, and I am a 40-year-old and do not play in rage or particularly wildly.”
The design of the Xbox One controller remains unchanged; primarily improvements are made inside the controller.
Will the Xbox One controller change? The design of the new Xbox One controller remains untouched. Anyone who liked the design or manages well with it need not worry.
According to the patent, there are only improvements under the housing of the controller.
Do these numbers also count for other platforms and modes? This statistic was created with numbers for the Arena mode and PC players. It could therefore differ on consoles or mobile as well as other modes.
From my own experience, I, Eilyn, can say that I also use these weapons the most. I never use Arena mode and also play on console.
Melee weapons clearly stand out
What can be clearly seen from the statistics? From the statistics, it can be read that especially melee weapons are popular among players.
The melee weapons: Shotguns, Pump Guns, and Submachine Guns together account for almost 70% of eliminations.
What does that mean for combat in Fortnite? That melee weapons dominate so strongly shows how pronounced close combat has become in the game.
Box fights, where you build yourself into a box and “hide” in it, are an established part of Fortnite that can best be countered with weapons at close range.
You shoot with a submachine gun at the protective wall, push into the opponent’s box, and finally eliminate the opponent with a shotgun.
In Season 2 there are now also new mythic weapons that can be found on the map from mini-bosses.
What are your favorite weapons? Do you also use these weapons for your combat?
