Twitch streamer and YouTuber Kurt “Kurt0411” Fenech celebrated a brief comeback in FIFA 20, even though his Twitch account was recently banned. However, the return was not long-lasting – the streamer was banned again by Electronic Arts.
Kurt0411 and FIFA 20 – what a story! Kurt0411 and Electronic Arts have been at odds for a while now. A tournament ban in November 2019 made headlines and rocked the FIFA community. The streamer received the ban when he spit on an EA scarf live on camera.
At the end of February, just a few days ago, Kurt0411 was finally banned by EA – from all games and services. The reason: Kurt allegedly violated EA’s guidelines multiple times and threatened their employees. Therefore, the streamer’s EA account would be suspended. This was a process that the streamer reacted to quite vocally.
Kurt makes a comeback – but only briefly
The next chapter in the story: Speaking of vocally: Kurt’s fans also expressed their displeasure on social media when the ban was announced. Consequently, there was great joy when the streamer returned – with a new account.
But the joy of the fans did not last long. As the streamer announced via Twitter, the new account was also taken down again in no time.
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He criticizes that EA itself had said he should create a new account to continue playing.
Already during the stream, a curious situation arose when the streamer received an in-game message about FUT-Coins – and suspected he might have been hit by the next ban.
The suspension came shortly after. The ban by EA seems to target the person of the Twitch streamer, not just the account “Kurt0411”.
Thus, Kurt is temporarily out of the picture when it comes to FIFA streams. Will he be able to re-enter the scene soon? It doesn’t seem likely, as:
The release of the “Battle Royale” mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare could be imminent. But why do so many believe it starts on March 3rd? Check out the background here.
Original report from March 2 – When will Battle Royale finally arrive? Currently, many players and content creators involved with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare are assuming a release on March 3rd.
Modern Warfare: Battle Royale mode – Release is just a matter of time
Why March 3rd? Besides possible leaks from the Modern Warfare environment, many in-game hints suggest a big event on March 3rd:
Easter eggs in the game with the date 03/03 – You can find posters on the multiplayer maps indicating this day.
A possible “bug”, where all players with a regiment tag had 3.3 before their names.
In-game documents from the SpecOps mode, that point to March 3rd – Documents and images from the co-op mode suggest a major event in the fictional city of “Verdansk”.
The in-game hints, together with the leaks, paint a pretty clear picture, and “IceManIsaac” is confident that something big will happen with CoD: MW on March 3rd. Due to the timing, he is 99% sure that the BR will be presented on March 2nd, and at the latest on March 10th, everyone can play the mode.
The hints about March 3rd are hidden all over the game.
What needs to happen on March 2nd for Warzone to come out on March 3rd? “IceManIsaac” not only analyzed the in-game hints but also closely examined the developers’ release strategy.
He expects a first major trailer for Battle Royale and the end of the media embargo on March 2nd. As long as the embargo is active, partners are not allowed to release any official information about the mode.
Similar strategies were also used for Season 1 and Season 2. The official confirmations of the season starts always came just a day before the actual release.
Therefore, a major trailer or at least official information about the Battle Royale “Warzone” should be released on March 2nd at 7 PM in our time zone. If not, it seems unlikely for “IceManIsaac” that a release on March 3rd will happen.
These images all come from SpecOps collectibles and have a date code of March 3, 2020.
Warzone Beta and Free-To-Play as Stand-Alone Version?
Could the Battle Royale come as Free-To-Play? Currently, it looks that way. Although there has been no confirmation from the developers, “IceManIsaac” and other sources assume that “Warzone” will come as a “stand-alone version” and will also be accessible for players who have not purchased Modern Warfare.
The possible timeline according to IceManIsaac – Source: YouTube
Will the mode be available to everyone right away? “IceManIsaac” also expects that purchasers of CoD: MW will initially gain access to the new mode through a Closed Beta, and the final release will take place on March 10th. From Saturday to Monday, the mode might go offline again to incorporate the experiences from the 4 beta days into the release version.
Interesting about this analysis is the fact that the YouTuber hardly used any leaks for his assumptions, but most of the information comes from the game itself. At 7 PM we will see if he was right.
Update March 2nd 7:10 PM: Contrary to “IceManIsaac”‘s expectations, no new trailer for “Warzone” was released today, March 2nd. Although the Battle Royale could still go online on March 3rd, the likelihood has decreased again.
CoD MW disappoints player hopes on March 3rd
Update: March 3rd 7:50 PM – Many fans anticipated new information about Warzone with the playlist update today, March 3rd. Instead, there was only a small patch with some updates.
On reddit, there are already posts from players predicting that the Battle Royale mode might not come at all in the current Season 2 of CoD MW. One response to that is rather heated:
Holy crap, enough already. I want to play it too, but Infinity Ward hasn’t made any confirmation that it’s coming at all and hasn’t provided a timeline. You and the community are responsible for this hype. So far, it has all been speculation and rumors.
Other players are also irritated by the constant complaints. However, there are also fans who emphatically demand the mode and receive support.
In one of the newer threads, the creator Amasero demands: “Activision, can you finally announce the BR mode?” The reactions are partly cynical: Warzone would come with the next CoD or like in Apex Legends “randomly at some point”.
The discussion shows that Warzone can significantly stir up emotions and players desire information. What we already know, we have compiled here for you:
Today, on March 3, 2020, Spellbreak enters beta for PS4. We explain what to expect in the new fantasy battle royale and how you can participate.
What is Spellbreak? Spellbreak is a battle royale that features colorful graphics similar to Fortnite . However, Spellbreak also has features that other representatives of the genre have already introduced, such as Apex Legends or Realm Royale.
Spellbreak was announced back in October 2018, but has not made much noise since then. Today, on March 3, the beta for the game starts. However, those who want to participate must first purchase a package.
The game is available for both PS4 and PC (Epic Store) and even offers crossplay. We have embedded the trailer here for you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pd-IGei4XQ
Beta Access and Release
How to participate in the beta: If you want to play the Spellbreak beta, you must purchase one of the founder packages. There are three different packages with different contents:
Mystic Founder Package (“Mage” for PC) for €49.99, includes
3500 Gold (in-game currency, equivalent to $35)
Mystic avatar and badge in the game (exclusive)
“and more”
Wizard Founder Package (“Battlemage” for PC) for €79.99, includes
6000 Gold (equivalent to $60)
Mystic and wizard avatars and badges (exclusive)
“and more”
Master Founder Package (“Master” for PC) for €119.99, includes
15000 Gold (equivalent to $150)
Mystic, wizard, and master avatars and badges (exclusive)
How long does the beta last? The developers have not indicated a duration yet. Accordingly, there is also no information about the release – except for the date “December 31, 2020”, which probably serves only as a placeholder.
Skills Instead of Weapons – How Spellbreak Plays
What makes Spellbreak special: You don’t just play a character, but a mage, and instead of fighting with weapons, you battle using spells. You have various classes available that can find unique spells for them in each round.
Instead of ammunition, everything runs on mana, which you must manage properly during the round so that you are not at a disadvantage in fights.
Each wizard has talents from three trees: Body, Mind, and Spirit.
You can only spend a limited number of talent points, but the learned talents will then affect your entire group. So you can particularly benefit from each other in teams.
Pyromancer: Specializes in fire magic – The Pyromancer is particularly strong at medium range, dealing damage over larger areas with fire spells and leaving burning zones that help control areas.
Stoneshaper: Defensive mage – Uses earth magic to attack over huge distances, shake areas, and protect himself with shields.
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Toxicologist: Specializes in poisons – A sneaky mage who covers areas with toxic gas, harms opponents, and can cloak himself. He is particularly strong at shorter distances.
Conduit: Uses elemental magic – With a kit primarily based on storm- and electricity-based spells, the Conduit can stun and control enemies and manage his mana better, allowing him to cast spells more frequently than other classes.
Tempest: Height specialist with wind magic – The Tempest utilizes verticality more than any other class and attacks from the air. His spells allow him to ascend above the battlefield, bombard opponents from above with powerful attacks, or pull them towards him.
Frostborn: Specializes in frost magic – Frostborn are fast mages who create ice surfaces to move on. They cover large distances quickly and can shred opponents with ice spears that require good aim.
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To further customize yourselves, you also have runes and spells available that can influence the course of a round. Many things will probably only be explained during gameplay.
If you are interested in new battle royales, check out Shadow Arena:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare brings a playlist update and introduces players to new Shoot House modes. After the update on Tuesday evening, modes suitable for almost all team sizes will be available.
What’s coming to MW? Every Tuesday evening, the big shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare updates its playlist, bringing a breath of fresh air to the modes. In addition to the larger updates with new content, the new playlists help keep players engaged.
This week, there’s a new version of the 1v1 duel, and the 3v3 Shoot House will feature the standard Gunfight rules instead of the “Only Sniper” mode that is currently available. Check out what you can play this week in the different team sizes.
Many players enjoy being in a team, and now there’s something for almost all sizes.
Playlist update brings Shoot House in 3 sizes
What can I play alone? With the playlist update, a 1v1 Shoot House returns to the game. The duel is played on small maps, and there’s a special rule: the radar is always functioning, and you can see where the opponent is moving. They can see you too.
This forces a fast-paced game and brings plenty of action to the duel mode, where players usually take a more tactical approach and are careful.
What can we tackle as a duo? Currently, you can take on the Gunfight tournament, which rewards you depending on how far you progress. At the start, 16 teams battle against each other in a knockout system, and the winners of the finals receive a special blueprint. Even for players who don’t make it far, there are XP and cosmetics.
Check out our tips for Shoot Houses. Here you’ll find the layout of most maps, giving you the opportunity to develop tactics against strong teams.
What about 3-player teams? As a team of three, you can start a Shoot House again this week, but with the standard rules of Gunfights. After last week’s playlist where you could only use sniper rifles, Modern Warfare now brings the classic shootout.
And what if we’re four? As a group of four, you have several options. If you’re up for some coop action, try out the SpecOps mode. With these tips, you can master the operations, even though the difficulty level can be quite high.
Another option is Ground War. In this mega mode, you can go in with a 4-player squad and respawn back with your teammates. This enhances teamwork, and communication will help you achieve victory. We also have tips on how to become the perfect soldier in “Ground War”.
What can 5-player teams do? Although the mode currently runs with 6-player teams, as a team of 5, the best option is the 24/7 playlist. Due to the small maps, it’s not so bad if you have one fewer teammate in chat. With good communication, you can easily compensate for this.
Likely, the current playlist “Dirty Old Houseboat” remains in rotation. Here you play various game modes on the 3 smallest maps of the game: Rust, Shoothouse, and Shipment. The small maps are ideal for leveling weapons, and currently, you should check out the Striker 45, the Battle Pass weapon got a significant buff.
And a full 6-player team? Try out tactical modes with just one life, such as Cyber Attack or Search & Destroy. In these matches, the pace is usually significantly lower than in normal game variants, requiring tactical approaches to plant bombs or eliminate all opponents.
In Cyber Attack, you can even revive fallen teammates. This gives the fights a unique character, and even a survivor can turn the tide with the right approach.
With smaller teams, you can also soon rock the “Warzone”. However, there’s still no concrete release date.
What if we have even more players? Larger teams usually mean more fun, but also stress to keep everyone together. With up to 10 men, you can start in the large TDM or Domination mode and dominate the maps.
If your team is divisible by 2, there’s also the option to play against each other. Start a private match and test your skills in combat against one another. This way, you can train together and better understand the playing styles of your teammates and work with them more efficiently.
Playlist Update on 3.3. is live in CoD: MW
Update: 7:30 PM – The playlist update is now live. In addition to the new game modes, there’s a buff for the Uzi:
the cooldown after sprinting is reduced (now faster)
In Apex Legends starts today, March 3rd, the collection event “System Override”. This brings a new limited-time mode, a brand new item, and many fresh cosmetics.
What is this event? System Override is a collection event where you can unlock up to 24 new cosmetics during the event duration. Once you’ve unlocked them all, you will also receive a new heirloom set for Octane.
You will receive the new cosmetics, as in the Arcade Event “Grand Soiree”, through a prize chain. You unlock them in order by playing and completing challenges.
In addition to the new event, the update includes a patch with numerous bug fixes and changes.
When can I play it? The event starts today, March 3rd, and ends on March 17th after a duration of two weeks.
We’ve embedded the trailer for the event here for you:
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This is the new mode “Déjà Loot”: Déjà Loot removes the entire random factor from the Battle Royale mode. Each round will therefore proceed under the same conditions:
Every loot is always found in the same spot.
The plane follows the same route every time.
The circle closes in the same spots every time.
The circle and the plane change their positions or routes daily, but the loot remains in the same spots throughout the event.
The event is divided into two phases. In the first phase (Week 1) you play on the new map “Edge of the World” from Season 3. In Week 2, King’s Canyon returns and the event will take place there.
The King’s Canyon returns for the event.
This is what the “Evo Shield” can do: In the new mode, you will also find a brand new item, the Evo Shield. This will only be available in Déjà Loot but may be carried over to regular modes later. Déjà Loot serves as a kind of test.
The Evo Shield starts weaker than the regular (white) shields. The longer you fight with it, that is, the more damage you inflict on opponents, the stronger the shield will become. At its highest level, it is even stronger than epic (purple) shields, with 125 shield points.
The shield could make strong players even stronger since they can upgrade their armor even faster with good performance in combat. However, progress is carried over. If you eliminate a player with a fully charged shield, you can take it from them and use it yourself.
On reddit, people are still debating whether the shield is actually stronger than the gold one. Most players believe that the legendary perk (fast healing) outweighs the additional 25 points.
KMann823 writes: “I would say gold is still better than a 125 Evo.”
Master_Glorfindel responds: “Definitely. Fast healing can decide a final round.”
greenejs remarks: “However, with the new changes, you no longer have as much healing.”
Nevertheless, the Evo Shield could make for interesting endgame matches when players have no healing items left and find fully upgraded Evo Shields on defeated opponents. How the shield will affect gameplay remains to be seen.
New Skins and Heirlooms
These new skins await you: In the trailer for the System Override event above, new skins for almost all legends can be seen, including the new legend Revenant from Season 4. Only for Wraith is there no new skin to be seen at first glance.
Respawn has already introduced four new weapon skins for
Peacekeeper
Wingman
Triple Take
R-301
We do not yet know if these are all the weapon skins. However, two are said to be legendary (presumably Triple Take and R-301).
Both the legends and the weapon skins all feature a retro sci-fi look in a cyberpunk style, resembling the depiction of futuristic hacker equipment from 80s films.
This is the new heirloom set: In addition to the new cosmetics, there is a new heirloom set for Octane. It is not fully visible yet. Only his knife is shown, the iconic piece of every heirloom set.
Octane’s knife is a butterfly knife with an integrated adrenaline injector. He stabs himself in the chest when he uses his ability.
How do I get the cosmetics? The new skins are all obtainable through the reward track or in Apex Packs. Apex Packs contain a guaranteed event item and two non-event items.
You will receive the heirloom set as a gift when you have collected all 24 event items. So you need to hurry if you want to unlock it. If you do not succeed, it will then be included as a bonus in Apex Packs, just like all other heirlooms.
This is how heirlooms are changing now: The rewards come with a revamp of the system. Previously, an heirloom was guaranteed after you opened 500 loot boxes, which cost some players a lot of money.
Now, instead, you will receive shards. After a maximum of 500 boxes, you will have enough shards to craft any heirloom set you want. This way, you no longer have to rely on luck to obtain a specific set.
Heirlooms are no longer random but can be crafted.
Patch Notes for the New Event Update
Here’s what’s included in the patch: In addition to the changes and innovations of the event, existing content will also be changed. The highlights of the patch are:
Bloodhound now takes longer to activate Eye of the Allfather, but the range is three times larger.
The strength of Gibraltar’s gun shield has been reduced from 75 to 50.
Crypto automatically reloads primary weapons when he controls his drone.
The inventory is larger:
without backpack 10 slots (previously 8)
white backpack: a total of 12 slots
blue backpack: a total of 14 slots
purple backpack: a total of 16 slots
Grenades can no longer be stacked.
The stack size of consumables and ammo (except shotgun) has been reduced.
Further bug fixes and the complete patch notes in English can be found on EA’s official blog.
Apex Legends continuously brings new content and cool events. It’s no wonder that competitors borrow a little from them – at least that’s what an employee thinks:
In Fortnite Season 2, you can assign your skins to the teams Ghost or Shadow and then unlock a style variant for each. We show you everything you need to know about it.
What are these teams in Fortnite? With the introduction of Season 2, Epic has introduced factions. There are the two teams, Ghost and Shadow. Your Battle Pass skins are agents that you can assign to these factions.
When you assign your skins to the teams, you unlock a style variant for the respective skin.
Assigning skins to the teams Ghost or Shadow
For you to assign your agents to the factions Ghost or Shadow, there are a few things you need to be aware of beforehand. We show you how it works.
Where can you choose the agents?
Where can you find the agents’ room? To assign your agents to the respective team, you first need to go to the Battle Pass menu. There you will find the agents’ meeting room.
On the upper left side, there is a room labeled “Agents.” Select the room to open the overview of your agents.
Where can you see the style variants? The first skin you can select is Brutus. Choose him to enter his office. Once you are in Brutus’ office, you can select him to see the 2 different style variants.
Here you can view the style variants for Brutus
Can you assign each skin individually?
Do you have to choose only one team? You can assign your skins individually. This means you can choose for each individual agent whether they should belong to team Shadow or Ghost.
You do not have to limit yourself to just one faction, which then applies to all skins.
Epic Games also confirmed this on Twitter when they started a survey asking Fortnite players which team they would choose:
Can you change the style selection later? Once you have selected a style variant for an agent, that decision is final.
You cannot undo your selection afterwards. So choose wisely!
You have to complete challenges for each agent
What are these challenges? You cannot simply select the style variants for the agents but must first complete various challenges to unlock them.
Each week, there are 10 challenges for the agent that can currently be unlocked. For the first agent Brutus, there were 10 new tasks each on the two Thursdays. You have to complete at least 18 of these 20 missions for the style variant to become available.
This is what the style variants for the agents look like:
Ghost Team
Shadow Team
When are the challenges for the respective agents available?
Every 2 weeks, a different agent is available for you to unlock. However, to unlock the style variant, you must first complete the 18 challenges for the agent.
In this table, you can see when the respective challenges for the agents are available:
Agents
Date of first challenges
Date of 2nd challenges
Brutus
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Thursday, February 27, 2020
TNTina
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Meowscles
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Skye
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Midas
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Every week, there are also new challenges with which you can unlock a Deadpool skin.
In our level guide, you will find some tips to help you level up to level 100 faster:
FIFA 20 has received a comprehensive update today. Title Update 12 sends you to South America – and also brings a lot of new content with it.
When is the update live? The update will be available today on all platforms simultaneously, instead of first going live on PC.
What’s in the update? It is a larger update than usual. In addition to some bug fixes, it also brings extensive new content, which we will briefly present here.
Copa, Riquelme & Overload Ball Side
This is the Copa in FIFA 20: The new update brings the CONMEBOL Libertadores to FIFA 20. There you can play for the title with big South American teams like
River Plate
Boca Juniors
Flamengo
Racing Club
C.A. Independiente
Millonarios
Universidad Católica.
On one hand, this takes place in the new “CONMEBOL Libertadores” tournament mode, but also in the adjusted kickoff mode and in career mode. Additionally, two new stadiums and authentic atmosphere are included.
New icons: Apparently we can also expect new icons for Ultimate Team. Riquelme was the first to be revealed, who will complement the Ultimate Team roster. Here’s what his card looks like:
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Whether the list of icons in FIFA 20 will be expanded with even more names thanks to the update will be shown in the coming days.
Strong tactics will be nerfed: In addition to the new content, balancing is also being worked on. The tactic “Overload Ball Side” will now cost more stamina.
This tactic was not particularly popular with many players – when they played against it. With it, the defense always shifts towards the ball and consistently blocks the attacking paths. This made it almost impossible to get through – and it was labeled overpowered by many players. It’s possible that the additional stamina costs will now balance this out. You can see how the tactic affects the game here:
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Season 10 of Destiny 2 is just around the corner. Finally, we know what to expect starting March 10th. Read about the dangers we will face in PvE, what the next 3 months will look like, and what we know about new Exotics.
What’s coming in Destiny 2: The currently ongoing Season 9 is coming to an end. All eyes are turned to the future and Season 10, which starts on March 10.
The official name is: Season of Worthy. That the Trials are making their return has been known for some time, but what will keep the Guardians entertained outside of PvP was a mystery until now. We take a look at the roadmap and content of the next chapter.
Roadmap for the Season of Worthy
While the Guardians have prevented the Cabal from manipulating the timeline with the Sundial, new threats lie in wait in the Orbit. This time you will have to partner with the dangerous Warmind Rasputin to gain control of the situation.
New Content of Season 10 in March
March 10 – New PvE Activity: The kickoff of the new season is marked by the so-called “Seraph Tower event”. Bungie says: “Join other Guardians and prepare Rasputin’s defense in public events together.”
Additionally, another PvE activity called “Seraph Bunker” will start. The Destiny developer describes the activity as follows: “Grow with Rasputin’s challenge and clear bunkers throughout the system to restore communication with the Warmind.”
Furthermore, legendary Lost Sectors will go live. From this activity, you will receive new seasonal legendary weapons and armor (for Season Pass holders).
New weapons and new armor, what do you think of the design?
March 13 – The Trials begin: On Friday the 13th, the PvP highlight begins. You can compete with the best of the best right away on the first weekend. It seems that the new Trials of Osiris will launch with a popular host: Saint-14.
It has been confirmed that the Trials will take place every weekend and will be available to all Guardians. There will be a power level requirement. You must have reached at least Power Level 960 to participate.
Also, we now know that seven victories in a row are required to visit the Lighthouse. However, during PvP matches, there will be top gear available.
March 24 – New Bunkers come: You can look forward to additional “Seraph Bunkers” throughout the season. New locations ETZ and the Moon are being added.
New Content for Destiny 2 in April
April 21 – Nightfall Difficulty: The Nightfall Strikes are already not easy at the highest difficulty settings. If that’s not enough for you, look forward to “Grandmaster: Fire Test.”
New endgame rewards and a seal are supposed to be included. We expect that a new title for PvE or the Vanguard will also be coming along.
A competition awaits you: From April 21 to May 11, the “Guardian Games” will take place. The roadmap describes the event as a “class competition” and promises legendary armor.
April 7 – New Bunker: Another Bunker will be made accessible to players on Io. At the same time, new legendary Lost Sectors will come into play. (for Season Pass holders)
Additional content is expected to be announced soon. The Season of Worthy is set to end on June 9.
Exotics and Additional Content of Season 10
These Exotics are coming: The exotic weapons and armor are, alongside the great gunplay, the hallmark of Destiny 2. In Season 10, you can look forward to a few new gems:
An exotic quest has been announced. Whether this will concern a still secret exotic or if it’s indeed the 4th Horseman is not yet known (for Season Pass holders).
Destiny’s version of the Tommy Gun – Will the Guardians join the Mafia?
A new Season Pass is included: As in the past two seasons, you can unlock additional loot in the form of seasonal weapons, cosmetics, boosts, and armor, along with various other nice touches with the Season Pass.
There will again be a free track that allows every Guardian to earn rewards for rank ups. Buyers of the premium variant will get all content of Season 10 and significantly more items from the Season Pass for 1000 Silver.
This is the seasonal artifact: In a new season, a new artifact is also a must. This time, the powerful item will be named Warmind Spire.
As the name suggests, it visually resembles a short sword, adorned with Warmind ornaments. You will soon receive detailed information regarding the artifact from us.
The seasonal artifact this time is a sword
More Content from Season 10
This is additionally expected: Alongside the content introduced here, the new season also brings:
new Triumphs
new Lore entries
weekly Rasputin challenges (for Season Pass holders)
new weapons
new cosmetics – including exotic emotes, ghosts, ornaments, and finishers
Together with the official announcement, Bungie released a cool trailer. In it, you can see many of the contents in action and surely discover a hidden detail or two:
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What do you think about the new content that awaits you in the Season of Worthy? Are you hyped after the explosive trailer, or does Destiny 2 need to deliver now?
Players hope that one of the biggest problems with Season 10 is finally in the past:
Today, on 03.03., it’s time for the Weekly Reset in Destiny 2. This brings players new weekly challenges, fresh Nightfall strikes, and a new Flashpoint. But what else is there to do?
This is currently happening in Destiny 2: Today marks the last week of Season 9 in Destiny 2. You have one more week to complete outstanding content.
With the start of Season 10, quite a few things will disappear:
Additionally, Guardians are eager for announcements of new PvE content, as not all players are PvP fans and look forward to the return of the Trials of Osiris.
But first, let’s see what the new week has to offer.
Key information on weekly activities from 03.03. to 10.03.
These Nightfalls are available: For the regular Nightfall (Power level 820) you can choose from these Nightfall strikes:
Flashpoint: The current Flashpoint is located in the
Wirrbucht
Petra Venj can currently be found in the Rheasilvia area of the Dreaming City. Here the maximum curse level (3) is active. Additionally, the 1st Ascendant Challenge is active.
These are the sources for Powerful Loot in Season 9 of Destiny 2
Here’s how Powerful Loot is categorized in Destiny 2: Powerful Loot comes in various tiers, granting you different power boosts. Consequently, higher tiers grant you higher power boosts.
Tier 1 (up to +3 above the current power level)
Tier 2 (up to +4 above the current power level)
Tier 3 (up to +5 above the current power level)
Top Gear (+5 or more above the power level. The only gear that goes beyond 960 and up to a maximum of 970. From 960 up to +2 power)
Note: Power levels gained through the seasonal artifact are not counted towards the calculation of the power levels of your drops. Here, the average of the gear and weapons is decisive.
Sources for Powerful Items:
Tier 1:
Weekly Flashpoint
Prime Engrams
Gunsmith Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Weekly Story Mission: Luna’s Call from Eris
Complete 3 Nightmare Hunts
Zavala’s Vanguard Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Complete 3 Vanguard Strikes
Complete 5 Nightfall: The Proving Grounds. Higher difficulty levels grant greater progress
Crucible for 4 matches in a core playlist
Crucible for 4 matches in a rotation playlist
Shaxx’s Crucible Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Gambit Bounties from the Drifter – Complete 8 of his bounties
Every full rank up in Gambit or Crucible
Tier 2:
Weekly matches in Gambit – complete 3 games in Gambit or Gambit Prime
You don’t need many players for the legendary boss. Just two trainers with the right counters at Level 30 are enough.
This is how you defeat Thundurus in a duo
These types are good: Thundurus is an Electric and Flying type. It is therefore vulnerable to Rock and Ice types. So use such Pokémon.
Rameidon is the best Rock type attacker
These aids are important: Through friendship levels and the weather bonus, you get a small bonus in battle. This is worthwhile and allows you to fight effectively even at a low level.
We considered every factor in our calculations. However, there are also some Pokémon you can succeed with without the weather bonus.
Meet these requirements: At this level, a high friendship level is essential. There are Pokémon that can do it without the weather bonus, but with the right weather, you have a lot of options.
Terrakium is a good choice against Thundurus
Use these Pokémon: A total of 7 Pokémon can successfully battle in a duo:
Rameidon with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Rihornior with Rock Throw and Rock Wrecker
Terrakium with Rock Throw and Rock Slide (only in partly cloudy weather)
Despotar with Rock Throw and Stone Edge (only in partly cloudy weather)
Mamutel with Powder Snow and Avalanche (only in snowy weather)
Glaziola with Ice Beam and Avalanche (only in snowy weather)
Snibunna with Ice Shard and Avalanche (only in snowy weather)
Defeating Thundurus at Level 35 – Here’s how
Meet these requirements: At Level 35, having the highest friendship level is not as critical. There are more Pokémon that can succeed without the weather bonus, and with the right weather, you can already form a pretty broad team.
Use Mamutel
Use these Pokémon: At Level 35, 5 more Pokémon can successfully join in the duo with or without weather bonus:
Terrakium with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Mamutel with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Brockoloss with Rock Throw and Rock Slide (only in partly cloudy weather)
Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Ice Beam (only in snowy weather)
Rossana with Ice Beam and Avalanche (only in snowy weather)
Defeating Thundurus at Level 40 – Here’s how
Meet these requirements: At Level 40, you can approach the battle quite easily. With the top counters, you won’t face any issues anymore and there are several more Pokémon to choose from.
Despotar is a good counter
Use these Pokémon: 3 Pokémon at Level 40 can achieve victory in the duo against Thundurus:
Despotar with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
(Alolan) Gyarados with Stone Edge and Stone Edge (only in partly cloudy weather)
Amoroso with Stone Edge and Rock Slide (only in partly cloudy weather)
How difficult is the battle? Even at Level 30, if you have the right Pokémon, you won’t have major issues with Thundurus. With good counters at Level 40, Thundurus should be defeated quickly.
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The content drought in World of Warcraft begins. But how do you deal with it? Do you continue to play WoW? Or do you take a break for other games?
Although the current raid Ny’alotha, the Waking City is not yet fully playable in the LFR, World of Warcraft is facing a massive content drought in the coming months. Since there will be no patch 8.3.5, players have to make do with what WoW has to offer until the release of the next expansion Shadowlands. However, Shadowlands is still a long way off and is unlikely to be released before October 2020, possibly even later.
So how do you, as a WoW player, deal with the upcoming content drought? Do you remain loyal to WoW even through the drought months? Or do you let your subscription expire and turn to other content?
At least 7 months without new content – What to do?
Even in the most optimistic case, it will take about 7 more months until the pre-patch of Shadowlands is released and game mechanics and content are revised. However, there are many ways to deal with this content drought. Some of these would be:
Continue playing the current content: Without “impending” new content, you can now perfect your character. The limit is clear, and the long drought period ensures that players have enough time to perfect their character.
Playing Twinks: Once the main character is equipped and basically “perfect,” Twinks are played, leveled, and equipped. This way, they are ready for the launch of Shadowlands, and you can switch to any class and make it your new main character at the start of the new expansion. The Demon Hunter is a good choice.
Leveling Twinks? Now is a good time.
Catch up on old content: When new content is absent, you automatically have more time to engage with the old content. There are plenty of achievements or transmog sets to collect, and you might be missing one or another pet in your collection. The “quiet phase” in WoW is perfect for this.
The beta of Shadowlands: Some might continue to pay for their subscription in order to possibly increase the chances of getting into the beta of Shadowlands. We have explained how to sign up for the beta here.
Playing WoW Classic: Your WoW subscription not only pays for the current game, but also grants access to WoW Classic. There will still be “new” content appearing in the coming weeks – the perfect alternative until Shadowlands?
Just play something different: WoW likes to consume all of your free time, leaving little time for other games. Now would be a perfect time to work through the “pile of shame” in your Steam library or just try out another game.
How do you deal with the content drought?
But now let’s get to you! How will you spend the content drought in WoW?
If you want to justify your choice a bit better, perhaps about which games you are playing instead, feel free to leave a comment and explain how you will fill your gaming time in the coming months.
Guild Wars 2 received a major update for PvP in February. ArenaNet also introduced a “Fun Season” during this time. However, this season turns out to be a real highlight for our author Alexander Leitsch.
What kind of season is this? The Arena PvP in Guild Wars 2 mainly takes place in 5v5 matches on maps that have multiple capture points. There are appropriate queues, leaderboards, and daily tournaments for this mode.
However, the most exciting part is the mode change. The current season is taking place in a 2v2 Deathmatch until March 23. If a player dies, they stay dead, making the matches not only shorter but also more thrilling. This mode has particularly captivated our author.
How I Rediscovered My Love for PvP
What is my PvP history? Since the release, I have regularly played PvP, and with the first season in December 2015, a system was finally introduced that made PvP worthwhile.
Until Season 18, I consistently played at a Platinum level, but even before that, I felt increasingly that the excitement of PvP was missing. The meta stagnated, the maps were boring, and the rewards became uninteresting.
However, since I was spending too little and too irregular time in the MMORPG, I had stepped back from a fixed team for the 5v5 tournaments. With Season 19, I took a break that I initially did not want to end.
Why does the 2v2 motivate me? At the end of 2019, I wrote about what I wish for GW2 in the new year. There was also talk of new incentives for PvP players. ArenaNet apparently heard my wish and brought the 2v2 season:
In the 2v2, two players simply face off against two other players in a Deathmatch.
A match lasts until one of the two teams has won three duels.
A duel, in turn, lasts until both players are defeated.
While the 2v2 has been around for longer, no official queue or leaderboard for it had been published. That has now changed. And with the 2v2, my gaming enjoyment has also returned.
Of course, the PvP is not balanced for the 2v2. Some classes and builds are significantly stronger than others. But it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes you just play for fun.
The 2v2 Asura Arena
I personally love the tight duels I have had multiple times. I love that matches are usually decided in less than 8 minutes and can thus be played casually. I love that builds are played that are rarely seen competitively, like the Core Necromancer.
I also love that many of my friends, who usually shy away from PvP, are currently giving the mode a chance, simply because it is something different, fresh, and interesting.
Additionally, new rewards come in the form of two new titles, new achievements, a new armor skin, and lots of gold. Even players who are still working on their rank can earn progress in PvP.
The direct duel in PvP is extremely fun
How are the seasons perceived otherwise? On reddit, many players are just as enthusiastic as I am about the variety. The user Ristillath created a thread titled “2v2 Arenas are the best thing that has happened to PvP in a long time.”
In it, although there is a controversial discussion about the mode and balance, the overall feedback is positive. In-game, you can see from the leaderboards that many well-known PvP players have already completed matches in 2v2.
Mini-Seasons Offer Many New Opportunities
What else excites me about the seasons? Besides the fact that I am currently enjoying 2v2, the mini-seasons also offer many new possibilities. These are not bound to a game mode, unlike the regular ones.
So theoretically, many new constellations are possible:
One could elevate the 2v2 maps to 3v3, which would change the mode again.
We already have a 5v5 Deathmatch arena that could be used for a mode like Kill Count.
On already existing 5v5 maps like Ghostwatch or Enemy Fire, the capture points could be disabled, and instead, points could be earned through side objectives like the Orb or the Lord.
ArenaNet is currently working on a 15v15 Deathmatch map. Such a season could also pique the interest of at least some GvG guilds.
Mini-seasons have great potential to rekindle my enthusiasm for PvP. Perhaps this will be enough, and with the latest balance patch, even for me to start playing again for Season 21.
A commendable action was taken by Infinity Ward, the developers of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. They refunded a player the cost of a Battle Pass after he purchased it too late.
What happened? The user Dreammaker– shared his story from Modern Warfare on reddit . He received a full refund for the Battle Pass from Season 1 in CoD Points. Infinity Ward stated that he purchased the pass shortly before it ended, which meant he couldn’t make the most out of it.
Infinity Ward also suggested that he should enjoy the content from Season 2. For this, he received the CoD Points back for the Season 1 pass.
This text was given to the player as an explanation. Source: reddit
Players are excited – Want to try it too
How is the action being received? The thread on reddit has over 9000 upvotes, and dozens of players are celebrating Infinity Ward for this action. They show that players matter and that it’s not just about the money.
Other players asked if he received the content from Season 1 even though he didn’t have to pay anything. The reddit user confirmed this. He said: “Surprisingly, yes. I had already unlocked my Battle Pass but did not purchase it. I bought it just 30 minutes before the start of the second season.”
Can you trick the developers this way? Resourceful players now smell a good opportunity to trick Infinity Ward. They simply want to wait until the end of Season 2 and then purchase the pass shortly before it ends to claim the rewards. They would, just like the player at the end of Season 1, keep both the unlocked content and receive CoD Points as a refund.
However, one must consider that Infinity Ward also reads reddit and probably anticipates such actions. It remains to be seen whether one can approach the end of Season 2 in the same way as the reddit user from the thread.
There is a new playlist update again. This time there is something for every team size:
The big new expansion of The Division 2, “Warlords of New York”, is live and the first players are already at level 40. The launch was a bit rocky, but the addon is being celebrated by many players. Check out the first reactions here.
What is Warlords? With the major expansion “Warlords of New York”, the loot shooter The Division 2 launched into its “Year 2”. The addon breaks many old mechanics and brings the agents a fresh gear game, a new open world, and a campaign centered around the arch-enemy from the first part: Aaron Keener.
We looked at the first reactions to the expansion and have to say, Division 2 does almost everything right at the start of the new year. However, a few nasty bugs spoiled the first hours for some players.
Actually, Keener and his minions were supposed to be the biggest enemies. For some players, however, it was more the ECHO bugs.
ECHO bugs and NPC issues overshadow otherwise good launch
How is Warlords received by the players? Overall, many players report positively about the new gaming experience. They are happy about the changes and what has been done with the loot shooter.
In our MeinMMO, “Lone Wolf” was excited about the new expansion, even though it kept him from sleeping: “Call me a fanboy if you want, I don’t deserve better. But I could not shut up. Just watching, wondering & admiring. The first 3.5 hours flew by.”
On reddit, “jeremysw” praises the incredible visuals the game delivers and expresses his admiration for the design of the new New York: “A big thank you to the art and level designers of this game. It’s an absolutely incredible experience.”
Marc D. Marvel on Facebook had some issues with the NPCs but didn’t let it bother him and took exploration into his own hands: “Also explored. There was no other way anyway, since the quest givers in the safe houses didn’t want to talk, ? but since I love exploring, that’s not a problem. Tomorrow it really starts. Love being back in NYC ?❤️?”
But not all agents are as thrilled with the new expansion. As the last comment suggests, there were some issues at launch.
What problems were there? Two major bugs crept in that affected many players. Unfortunately, I also couldn’t talk to specific NPCs:
The ECHO bugs – Many players complained that they couldn’t log into the game due to various ECHO bugs.
Leader NPCs – In some instances, players could not talk to the leaders of the safe houses.
Both errors were very frustrating, but have already been addressed with a maintenance. They shouldn’t be a major issue anymore, although there are still reports that NPCs remain silent.
For some agents who made it to beautiful New York, the NPCs in the safe houses marked the end. However, here it was still possible to continue playing.
Players react annoyed to launch problems
How did players react to this? The rocky start was very frustrating for some players who stayed up late. Our expansion launched unexpectedly shortly after maintenance at 1 PM on March 2, but in other time zones, that was in the middle of the night.
On Twitter, “@LeanMeanDean” commented: “I’m still getting Echo 2 and 7 here, very disappointing once again with you guys.”
“APuzzledBabyGiraffe” also expressed on reddit great disappointment over the launch errors, but remained optimistic that the developers would get it sorted out: “Man, I was hoping to enjoy some of the new content before work, but now I have to wait and see if they’ve fixed it by tonight.”
This little clip here vividly illustrates how some players must have felt after attempting to log in:
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What contents does the expansion bring? The expansion is huge, brings a lot of new content, and overhauls many mechanics. Check out the highlights of the patch notes here. There you will find many of the changes with a brief explanation and our articles explaining the most important new mechanics.
What were your first hours in New York like? What do you think of the “new” The Division 2?
A player has made it their mission to explore the wildlife of Destiny 2. The result is a funny, interesting, and even eerie documentary.
Destiny players spend their time in heated Crucible matches, battling tough raid bosses, or hunting strong weapons for hours. Guardian Kimber Prime has also embarked on a hunt, but not for the usual suspects.
His objects of desire are cuddly kittens, chirping birds, and croaking toads, but also a mythical sea monster. In short: He has made a wildlife documentary.
The video “Creatures of Destiny: a Nature Documentary” excites players and once again shows how much dedication gamers have and how much Destiny means to them. It also highlights how detailed the world is crafted.
Destiny documentary shows an eye for detail and a lot of humor
This is what makes the documentary so exciting: The roughly 15-minute film strongly resembles the wildlife documentaries you know from National Geographic. The camera observes the animal inhabitants, like purring kittens, and a narrator reveals interesting details.
However, the Destiny version skips dry facts and instead lightens the visuals with humor:
On Nessus, there are many birds to discover, but unfortunately, they can rarely be admired in peace. Because a massive number of guardians make the land unsafe and, much to the chagrin of ornithologists, constantly disturb the wildlife.
The butterflies shine brightly, like an exotic engram. But according to the narrator, this shine only lasts for two weeks. So the guardians should enjoy the splendor while it lasts.
The player learns that crows can mimic sounds and voices. But even the narrative accompaniment is confused by the imitated Shaxx song.
While the vacuum cleaner robots on Titan are not real animals, they are still quite cute to look at.
Check out how beautiful the wildlife of Destiny 2 is when you look closely. After all, about 20 animal inhabitants have been spotted and never before captured so adorably in a video. Check out how beautiful the wildlife of Destiny 2 is when you look closely. After all, about 20 animal inhabitants have been spotted and never before captured so adorably in a video.
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The hunt for the mythical creature: On the moon Titan, the rumor of a sea monster is making the rounds. Reports suggest that the creature resides deep beneath the waves, has an elongated shape, and frightens the guardians. Of course, just when no camera is around – in other words, we are dealing with Space Nessie.
The documentary addresses the rumor about the monster of Titan. And indeed, the massive sea creature makes an appearance after “three days”. The narrator quickly takes his legs and the camera in hand, Titan won’t be visited anytime soon.
Shadow or monster – Is this the proof?
A lot of work went into the video: The creator, director, and editor doesn’t reveal how long it took to create the post. But the credits show that a number of helpers were needed for the great project.
In addition to the charismatic narrator and some animal observers, there is also a “raid spot holder”. Because a species of moth seems to prefer to stay in the depths of the “Crown of Sorrow” raid.
This was my first big film project ever, and I learned a lot from it. I hope you enjoy it, and I can’t wait to start my next project!
What do you think of the animal documentary? Which cute inhabitants have you encountered in Destiny 2 – hopefully not Space Nessie.
It’s not quite so peaceful, but rather quite rough, in the new Trials of Osiris. But thankfully, the biggest problem has already been resolved before the start:
Gaming accessories know no bounds. Now there’s also the perfect bed for gamers, allowing them to never have to get up again.
It’s a secret dream that every true gamer has probably entertained at least once: Just doing nothing all day but lying lazily on the couch or in bed, playing until the sun sets and the dawn of the next day is already teasing on the horizon.
While we can only dream of this or still deal with gaming chairs that actually require you to get up, the Japanese are directly offering the solution to this desire – the gaming bed.
The perfect nerd dream? Or just a bit too crazy?
What kind of bed is this? The Japanese company Bauhutte (which apparently has a preference for German names) specializes in gaming apparel and furniture and now offers the perfect solution for all who never want to leave their bed.
A bed with plenty of cabinets, side tables, and shelves to accommodate not only the games but also snacks and energy drinks by the dozen. Of course, a suitably large pillow as a backrest is a must, so you can comfortably keep an eye on the screen or even several of them. If you now give the pizza delivery person a house key, everything is taken care of.
In any case, it certainly qualifies as hardware of a special kind.
The only drawback: We couldn’t find a direct connection to the bathroom. At least this trip won’t be spared from a gamer.
Fully supplied and everything within reach. This is how you can pass a weekend.
How much does the bed cost? There isn’t an exact price for the bed, as all the different “modules” in the form of cabinets and attachable tables or shelves are priced individually. Each person can (and must) virtually assemble their own gaming island of laziness.
The colleagues from GameStar have calculated: The individual shelves, cabinets, and tables each cost between €110 and €165, so a whole set is accordingly expensive. Only the bed is not provided with a price at all.
Would such a gaming bed be something for you and the perfect utensil to do nothing but play? Or could you not possibly lie in bed all day doing nothing but gaming?
After a leak regarding the PS Plus games in March 2020 had caused a stir and Sony has officially presented the new monthly PS Plus free games for March, these games are now available for download in the PS Store. Among them awaits you one of the best exclusive titles for the PS4.
So it’s true! The leak from 26.02 was correct. After a strong February with a total of 5 free games, PS Plus subscribers now have 2 games again – however, you can look forward to one of the best PS4 exclusives that have been released so far.
Now, let’s take a closer look at the two new PS Plus games from March. Which one is worth it for whom?
Shadow of the Colossus – A Timeless Masterpiece
What is Shadow of the Colossus? Shadow of the Colossus is an action-adventure developed by Bluepoint Games. It is technically an upgraded remake of the original game released in 2006 for PlayStation 2. Aside from the revised controls, the original gameplay remains unchanged.
The goal is to defeat 16 gigantic beasts, the titular colossi, in order to bring a young girl back to life. You explore a fairy-tale fantasy world with impressive scenery, solve puzzles, demonstrate your agility in acrobatic and climbing challenges, and take down colossal monsters with sword and bow in thrilling and challenging battles – all accompanied by a melancholic soundtrack.
The colossi are essentially walkable and serve as a sort of level within a level. Each has its own weak point, but finding and exploiting it is anything but easy.
What makes Shadow of the Colossus so special? The game was already regarded as an epic masterpiece by fans and critics when it was originally released on PS2 and was considered one of the best games of its time.
Even the remake is considered one of the best PS4 games by fans and critics who have rated it highly. The revamped version manages to retain the original character while enhancing the experience with contemporary graphics, better performance, and optimized controls for the current console generation.
Particularly praised are the incomparable, unique atmosphere of the world and during the epic battles against the gigantic monsters – from the first to the last minute. Additionally, the presentation and gameplay are highlighted, which still feels innovative today, 14 years after the original. For many, it’s the perfect mix of exploration, skill challenges, puzzles, and intense action.
In short: This exclusive title is one of the best and most popular games for the PS4, which is now available for free with PS Plus.
For whom isShadow of the Colossus worthwhile? Essentially for anyone who enjoys action-adventures. If you love games like The Witcher 3, the latest installments of The Legend of Zelda, or Horizon: Zero Dawn, then you are likely to have a lot of fun with Shadow of the Colossus.
In general, anyone who currently has a PS4 and a PS Plus subscription should definitely check out this timeless masterpiece. Because the game has already captivated skeptics who previously had little interest in the genre. Especially for free, you can’t go wrong here.
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What is Sonic Forces? Sonic Forces is a platformer developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega.
As usual, the game revolves around the lively cult hedgehog Sonic – this time in a modern guise. Classic side-scrolling elements combine with characteristic side views and skill challenges in modern 3D.
The goal is to overcome numerous parkours and obstacles using your dexterity and ultimately take down the villain Doctor Eggman and his robot army. You can play as either the classic or modern Sonic, as well as the Avatar, a self-created character. Each of these characters has unique abilities and attributes, providing plenty of variety when tackling the diverse, thematically inspired levels.
For whom isSonic Forces worthwhile? If you enjoy the old, classic Sonic games but want to experience it all in a modern guise and generally have a preference for jump & run and old-school side-scrollers, then you should be satisfied here. Because Sonic Forces offers numerous nostalgic elements and cleverly mixes them with modern skill-based gameplay.
In short: If you enjoy this genre, you can’t go wrong with this game for free.
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This is what you need: It’s simple. You only need an active subscription to PlayStation Plus. This is an additional, paid service from Sony that costs around €60 per year.
What benefits does a PS Plus membership bring you? A subscription gives you access to not only the monthly free games but also several other advantages:
You gain access to online multiplayer in many games
Exclusive discounts in the PlayStation Store await
Regular exclusive in-game content for numerous games
You can participate in free trials. This allows you to test some full-fledged games for free
What if the subscription ends? If the membership expires, you can still keep all PS Plus titles that are already in your library – including progress. Without an active subscription, these games simply cannot be started. If you extend or renew the subscription, then all PS Plus games can be played normally from where you left off.
With the Warlords expansion, a new mechanic in the form of SHD levels was introduced to The Division 2. This allows you to specifically improve your character in many areas after reaching the new maximum level. We explain how the new system works.
This is what the new mechanic is about: In addition to an increase in the maximum level to 40, a new RPG component now complements the leveling system of The Division 2 with the so-called SHD levels as part of Warlords of New York. These essentially work like the Paragon levels in Diablo 3. Certain attributes of your character can be pumped up. And this is how the new mechanic works:
The new SHD level system from Warlords – Here’s how it continues after level 40
Who has access to this new level system? Only owners of the new expansion “Warlords of New York” can benefit from the additional SHD levels.
When can you use this feature? The SHD levels are not activated immediately. You must first reach the new maximum level 40 and complete the Warlords campaign. Only then do the SHD levels come into play as another element of the endgame.
This is how the SHD levels work: Once you reach the new level cap and complete the story, you will continue to earn XP by engaging in in-game activities.
After a certain amount of experience points, the XP bar fills completely and you “level up”. The process of collecting XP starts over again, allowing you to “level up” repeatedly.
However, instead of simply receiving a field expertise container with random loot for each of these additional level-ups, you will have the opportunity to invest a SHD point in a specific attribute of your character after leveling up. After each level-up, the main category in which you can invest rotates.
This allows you to permanently improve the attributes. This improvement is independent of equipment and is never lost.
The previous field expertise system is replaced by the new SHD levels. By the way, the SHD levels apply account-wide. All your characters that have reached level 40 and completed the campaign benefit from it.
What exactly can I improve with the SHD levels? You can invest your points in a special menu displayed on your wristwatch after each level-up. The further you progress in the SHD levels, the cooler the visual effect of the watch should look.
There are 5 different categories, with 4 of them splitting into 4 further subcategories, where you will find the individual core attributes. They are divided as follows:
Offensive:
Weapon damage
Headshot damage
Critical hit damage
Critical hit chance
Defensive:
Armor
Health points
Explosion resistance
Hazard protection
Utility:
Skill damage
Skill speed
Skill duration
Skill repair
Handling:
Precision
Stability
Reload speed
Magazine capacity
Scavenging: This category gives you additional materials and money — essentially everything you need for crafting:
Credits
Steel
Ceramics
Polycarbonate
Carbon fiber
Electronics
Titanium
Printer filament
You will be able to select the resource you need most urgently.
The scavenging category can be increased indefinitely. There is no cap here. In the other 4 main categories, you can invest a maximum of 200 points each — 50 per subcategory.
Will this not make you overpowered eventually? With each invested point, there will only be a slight boost to the respective attribute each time.
You will not turn into a complete demigod over time who can almost kill everything and everyone with just a glance. But you should definitely feel a difference the further you progress in the SHD levels.
What do you think about this additional level system for the endgame? By the way, more endgame elements will soon come into play with the seasons:
In the MMORPG Lineage 2, players have staged a strike. This is intended to prompt NCSoft to finally take action against the game’s problems.
What is happening in Lineage 2? Players of the MMORPG are angry and have not only started a petition but have even conducted a strike in the game, demanding that publisher NCSoft takes action. The MMORPG is plagued by several issues that are now affecting the player population. The servers are becoming emptier and emptier.
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Lineage 2 has problems
What are the problems? In the official forum, players have listed what NCSoft urgently needs to address. The points include:
Players are only selling items from the store or from events, which significantly impacts the economy. The drop rate of items should be decreased to encourage more trading.
Farming items in certain dungeons has become nearly impossible due to overly powerful monsters.
Player killers (PKs) are too powerful and spoil the fun for others.
Server events have turned into pay-to-win events due to loot boxes.
Raid bosses are bugged, making it unenjoyable to fight against them.
What have players done so far? A petition was started in the official forum. As many Lineage 2 fans as possible are expected to participate, so that NCSoft finally takes action.
In addition, a strike took place directly in the MMORPG. Players gathered and all wrote simultaneously, “Fix the Server!” This gathering of players should not have escaped the developers’ notice.
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What do players demand? The problems that the now free-to-play Lineage 2 suffers from are already causing more and more players to leave. Something must happen quickly before a situation arises in which NCSoft terminates the further operation of the MMORPG due to too few players.
Why is this so important to players? NCSoft has previously shut down MMORPGs that were not performing well, a prime example being: Wildstar. However, City of Heroes also had to close its doors, much to the disappointment of its fans.
NCSoft has recently focused heavily on mobile games. Among the new titles are many mobile games, such as:
Aion 2
Blade & Soul 2
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Lineage 2 is one of the few remaining PC MMORPGs from the company and is now apparently being treated very poorly. However, the community is keen that MMORPGs can still be played on PCs in the future. That is why fans are fighting so hard for the issues of the online game to be resolved and for the game to continue to run successfully for a long time.
