The “World First” race in World of Warcraft is underway and the American guild Limit is leading. Thanks to their advance, they are already halfway through the raid.
In Europe, the WoW realms have only been online for a few hours, but the American players had a few hours lead and have made the most of it. Even before the European players were able to join the Raid Ny’alotha, Limit had already built up a solid lead. But the chase in the “World First” race is on, and European guilds like Method and Pieces are defeating one boss after another.
The kill of N’Zoth is particularly important – no guild has reached it yet.
These 7 bosses have already been downed by Complexity-Limit: The American raiders have made good use of their time and have already defeated more than half of all bosses in Ny’alotha. The following have fallen:
Furorion
Ma’ut
Prophet Skitra
Xanesh
The Hive Mind
Shad’har
Vexiona
Next, Limit will likely attempt to take on Ra-den, after they have had their recovery sleep.
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What are the Europeans doing? Since the realms in Europe have gone online, the professional guilds are also storming Ny’alotha here. Currently (11:00 AM), Method is fighting Shad’har and has already defeated Furorion, Ma’ut, and Skitra – the three bosses are now available in LFR as well.
It is expected that Shad’har will also fall in the next hour, and Method will then turn to the more difficult bosses.
Somewhat surprisingly, the guild Pieces is currently in the lead in Europe. They have already forced 5/12 bosses and are even ahead of the favorite Method.
Vexiona took a while.
Is this a fair race? For many years, it has been criticized from all sides that the race for the “World First Kill” in WoW is not really perfect. Under optimal conditions, all realms would start at the same time in all regions, so there would be no time advantage.
However, the advantage is not completely one-sided for the American guilds either. As they often encounter the bosses as the first players in a “live environment”, the fights often resemble a beta test. Occasionally, small hotfixes from Blizzard are even implemented between pulls to better balance the fights. European guilds can benefit from this knowledge and the “test phase” as they can already access the information.
Also this time, Limit’s time advantage does not seem significant – after all, Method and Pieces are closely following the current leading players of Complexity-Limit.
What do you think about it? Do you think Method will still secure the victory? Or will the “World First Kill” this time go to Limit or another professional guild?
Players wanting to play the Necromancer: The DLC “The Return of the Necromancer” brings the Necromancer as a playable class. This class partially uses its own life energy as a resource and relies on the corpses of fallen enemies. So, if you’ve been waiting for a dark class, this DLC provides new incentives.
Players who have played RoS and expect something new: Unfortunately, for these players, there are hardly any incentives to dip into Diablo 3 in 2020. Although the Necromancer differs in gameplay from the other classes, the repetitive gameplay with seasons and greater rifts remains.
Looking for special new content? Unfortunately, there’s not much to be found
Players who enjoy seasons: For you, there’s always a reason for Diablo 3 every few months. New seasons regularly start, which are active for about three months. The race always starts anew when all players must begin with fresh heroes who fight their way up without assistance. The competitive factor with leaderboards and greater rifts is well served here, ensuring players return time and time again.
Seasons always bring various rewards that can only be earned in that season. Often these are special cosmetic items, such as wings, pets, or portrait frames.
In Season 17, a lot has changed in Diablo 3. New torment levels, improved goblin portals, and extensive balance adjustments.
Additionally, seasons in Diablo 3 now start with special seasonal themes that continually provide a new gaming experience and variety.
Players who own a Nintendo Switch: A new gaming experience of Diablo 3 is now also possible on the go. If you didn’t enjoy the gameplay on PC, PS4, or Xbox, you can now experience the game freshly on the Switch.
These are Blizzard’s plans: For the future, Blizzard plans more changes in Diablo 3. In a blog post, the team explained that the seasonal themes have been very well received by the community. Season 16 was extremely popular, followed closely by Season 17.
To continue bringing more variety to the gameplay, the following new content is planned:
Is Diablo 3 not worth it for you? Here are alternatives
The future for Diablo 3 does not look promising for new content. So if you’re looking for new gameplay or content, you might consider other games. The first that comes to mind for gamers is often Path of Exile. This ARPG is often mentioned alongside Diablo 3. There are many discussions about which of the two games is better. It’s best to form your own opinion.
How is it going with Path of Exile? In 2019, Path of Exile released about 45 smaller updates. They changed the melee combat system, released the game on PS4, set login records, and expanded their development team. While Diablo 3 saw little activity in 2019, Path of Exile doubled its player numbers.
What does Path of Exile do differently? Players say that PoE is more complex compared to Diablo 3. You need to invest more time to get into it. However, you also get more options to play. Unlike Diablo 3, Path of Exile’s update policy resembles that of an MMO. Regular updates bring variety and are planned for the future.
But for those who simply cannot resist the allure of the Diablo universe and are not looking for an alternative, they can look forward to the next part of the series:
Players who own a Nintendo Switch: A new gaming experience of Diablo 3 is now also possible on the go. If you didn’t enjoy the gameplay on PC, PS4, or Xbox, you can now experience the game freshly on the Switch.
These are Blizzard’s plans: For the future, Blizzard plans more changes in Diablo 3. In a blog post, the team explained that the seasonal themes have been very well received by the community. Season 16 was extremely popular, followed closely by Season 17.
To continue bringing more variety to the gameplay, the following new content is planned:
Is Diablo 3 not worth it for you? Here are alternatives
The future for Diablo 3 does not look promising for new content. So if you’re looking for new gameplay or content, you might consider other games. The first that comes to mind for gamers is often Path of Exile. This ARPG is often mentioned alongside Diablo 3. There are many discussions about which of the two games is better. It’s best to form your own opinion.
How is it going with Path of Exile? In 2019, Path of Exile released about 45 smaller updates. They changed the melee combat system, released the game on PS4, set login records, and expanded their development team. While Diablo 3 saw little activity in 2019, Path of Exile doubled its player numbers.
What does Path of Exile do differently? Players say that PoE is more complex compared to Diablo 3. You need to invest more time to get into it. However, you also get more options to play. Unlike Diablo 3, Path of Exile’s update policy resembles that of an MMO. Regular updates bring variety and are planned for the future.
But for those who simply cannot resist the allure of the Diablo universe and are not looking for an alternative, they can look forward to the next part of the series:
Players wanting to play the Necromancer: The DLC “The Return of the Necromancer” brings the Necromancer as a playable class. This class partially uses its own life energy as a resource and relies on the corpses of fallen enemies. So, if you’ve been waiting for a dark class, this DLC provides new incentives.
Players who have played RoS and expect something new: Unfortunately, for these players, there are hardly any incentives to dip into Diablo 3 in 2020. Although the Necromancer differs in gameplay from the other classes, the repetitive gameplay with seasons and greater rifts remains.
Looking for special new content? Unfortunately, there’s not much to be found
Players who enjoy seasons: For you, there’s always a reason for Diablo 3 every few months. New seasons regularly start, which are active for about three months. The race always starts anew when all players must begin with fresh heroes who fight their way up without assistance. The competitive factor with leaderboards and greater rifts is well served here, ensuring players return time and time again.
Seasons always bring various rewards that can only be earned in that season. Often these are special cosmetic items, such as wings, pets, or portrait frames.
In Season 17, a lot has changed in Diablo 3. New torment levels, improved goblin portals, and extensive balance adjustments.
Additionally, seasons in Diablo 3 now start with special seasonal themes that continually provide a new gaming experience and variety.
Players who own a Nintendo Switch: A new gaming experience of Diablo 3 is now also possible on the go. If you didn’t enjoy the gameplay on PC, PS4, or Xbox, you can now experience the game freshly on the Switch.
These are Blizzard’s plans: For the future, Blizzard plans more changes in Diablo 3. In a blog post, the team explained that the seasonal themes have been very well received by the community. Season 16 was extremely popular, followed closely by Season 17.
To continue bringing more variety to the gameplay, the following new content is planned:
Is Diablo 3 not worth it for you? Here are alternatives
The future for Diablo 3 does not look promising for new content. So if you’re looking for new gameplay or content, you might consider other games. The first that comes to mind for gamers is often Path of Exile. This ARPG is often mentioned alongside Diablo 3. There are many discussions about which of the two games is better. It’s best to form your own opinion.
How is it going with Path of Exile? In 2019, Path of Exile released about 45 smaller updates. They changed the melee combat system, released the game on PS4, set login records, and expanded their development team. While Diablo 3 saw little activity in 2019, Path of Exile doubled its player numbers.
What does Path of Exile do differently? Players say that PoE is more complex compared to Diablo 3. You need to invest more time to get into it. However, you also get more options to play. Unlike Diablo 3, Path of Exile’s update policy resembles that of an MMO. Regular updates bring variety and are planned for the future.
But for those who simply cannot resist the allure of the Diablo universe and are not looking for an alternative, they can look forward to the next part of the series:
Blizzard’s action RPG Diablo 3 is still being played in 2020. But is it still worth it? And if so, for whom?
What’s it about? This year marks the eighth anniversary of Diablo 3. At least if we go by the year of its initial release. Many players are questioning whether Diablo 3 is worth it right now. We show you for whom Blizzard’s ARPG is still suitable.
Update from January 29, 2020: This article was originally published in 2019 and has now been updated in January 2020 for the current year. You can find the latest changes and recommendations here.
Is Diablo 3 worth it for new players?
New players can look forward to: Diablo 3 offers a variety of classes, each having a build for every type of player. Tanks, DPS, and supporters will feel at home. In Diablo 3, you can expect several hundred hours of gameplay, as it is not a game you “finish” after 20 or 30 hours and put aside.
With its expansions, Diablo 3 remains a solid game even in 2020. Thanks to good graphics and effects, it doesn’t feel like you are playing a retro game. The only real competitor is the free ARPG Path of Exile, which can stand up to Diablo 3.
The Switch version was released in November 2018, allowing you to play it on the go without being stuck at the PC or in front of the TV, if you prefer slashing through hordes of monsters on Nintendo’s console. Diablo also lends itself well to a quick round in between.
After this cancellation, many employees were reassigned to other projects. Therefore, players aren’t expecting much new for Diablo 3 anymore.
Once you’ve leveled your characters to the maximum level, the game can become a bit monotonous and repetitive.
Is Diablo 3 worth it for returning players?
Players who have never played Reaper of Souls: These players will experience some new features in the current Diablo 3 that enrich the game and provide variety. There are new areas in Act 5 through “Reaper of Souls”, new features like Rifts and Greater Rifts, the Crusader class, the Adventure mode, and bounties.
Famous, nasty bosses await you in various areas of the map
With the Adventure mode and bounties, you can level your character without having to play the story again. These two features are therefore suitable for a quick round in between or, for the Switch version, even on the go.
But for those who simply cannot resist the allure of the Diablo universe and are not looking for an alternative, they can look forward to the next part of the series:
Players who own a Nintendo Switch: A new gaming experience of Diablo 3 is now also possible on the go. If you didn’t enjoy the gameplay on PC, PS4, or Xbox, you can now experience the game freshly on the Switch.
These are Blizzard’s plans: For the future, Blizzard plans more changes in Diablo 3. In a blog post, the team explained that the seasonal themes have been very well received by the community. Season 16 was extremely popular, followed closely by Season 17.
To continue bringing more variety to the gameplay, the following new content is planned:
Is Diablo 3 not worth it for you? Here are alternatives
The future for Diablo 3 does not look promising for new content. So if you’re looking for new gameplay or content, you might consider other games. The first that comes to mind for gamers is often Path of Exile. This ARPG is often mentioned alongside Diablo 3. There are many discussions about which of the two games is better. It’s best to form your own opinion.
How is it going with Path of Exile? In 2019, Path of Exile released about 45 smaller updates. They changed the melee combat system, released the game on PS4, set login records, and expanded their development team. While Diablo 3 saw little activity in 2019, Path of Exile doubled its player numbers.
What does Path of Exile do differently? Players say that PoE is more complex compared to Diablo 3. You need to invest more time to get into it. However, you also get more options to play. Unlike Diablo 3, Path of Exile’s update policy resembles that of an MMO. Regular updates bring variety and are planned for the future.
But for those who simply cannot resist the allure of the Diablo universe and are not looking for an alternative, they can look forward to the next part of the series:
Players wanting to play the Necromancer: The DLC “The Return of the Necromancer” brings the Necromancer as a playable class. This class partially uses its own life energy as a resource and relies on the corpses of fallen enemies. So, if you’ve been waiting for a dark class, this DLC provides new incentives.
Players who have played RoS and expect something new: Unfortunately, for these players, there are hardly any incentives to dip into Diablo 3 in 2020. Although the Necromancer differs in gameplay from the other classes, the repetitive gameplay with seasons and greater rifts remains.
Looking for special new content? Unfortunately, there’s not much to be found
Players who enjoy seasons: For you, there’s always a reason for Diablo 3 every few months. New seasons regularly start, which are active for about three months. The race always starts anew when all players must begin with fresh heroes who fight their way up without assistance. The competitive factor with leaderboards and greater rifts is well served here, ensuring players return time and time again.
Seasons always bring various rewards that can only be earned in that season. Often these are special cosmetic items, such as wings, pets, or portrait frames.
In Season 17, a lot has changed in Diablo 3. New torment levels, improved goblin portals, and extensive balance adjustments.
Additionally, seasons in Diablo 3 now start with special seasonal themes that continually provide a new gaming experience and variety.
Players who own a Nintendo Switch: A new gaming experience of Diablo 3 is now also possible on the go. If you didn’t enjoy the gameplay on PC, PS4, or Xbox, you can now experience the game freshly on the Switch.
These are Blizzard’s plans: For the future, Blizzard plans more changes in Diablo 3. In a blog post, the team explained that the seasonal themes have been very well received by the community. Season 16 was extremely popular, followed closely by Season 17.
To continue bringing more variety to the gameplay, the following new content is planned:
Is Diablo 3 not worth it for you? Here are alternatives
The future for Diablo 3 does not look promising for new content. So if you’re looking for new gameplay or content, you might consider other games. The first that comes to mind for gamers is often Path of Exile. This ARPG is often mentioned alongside Diablo 3. There are many discussions about which of the two games is better. It’s best to form your own opinion.
How is it going with Path of Exile? In 2019, Path of Exile released about 45 smaller updates. They changed the melee combat system, released the game on PS4, set login records, and expanded their development team. While Diablo 3 saw little activity in 2019, Path of Exile doubled its player numbers.
What does Path of Exile do differently? Players say that PoE is more complex compared to Diablo 3. You need to invest more time to get into it. However, you also get more options to play. Unlike Diablo 3, Path of Exile’s update policy resembles that of an MMO. Regular updates bring variety and are planned for the future.
But for those who simply cannot resist the allure of the Diablo universe and are not looking for an alternative, they can look forward to the next part of the series:
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For a long time, nothing has been heard from the sandbox MMORPG Identity, which aims to be a kind of life simulation. Now the developers have spoken up and explained what is currently going on.
What is the status of the MMORPG? Development is taking quite a long time, and nothing has been said about the game’s status on the website since May 2019. However, there is now a sign of life.
What’s new with Identity? The developers have published a newsletter. In this, they explain that a small update has been released, which primarily fixes bugs in the pre-alpha version.
The team further explains that development is proceeding slower than expected due to a difficult financial situation. In addition to the game’s development, extra work must be taken on to pay the bills. This includes support for the mobile game Furballs. Therefore, Identity is currently being developed part-time. However, progress is being made, albeit at a significantly slower pace.
How does the team plan to complete the MMORPG? It is now said that many smaller updates are to be released in the future, gradually expanding Identity. Previously, it was planned to release updates in large modules that would bring many larger contents each time.
Additionally, the developers are asking the community for help. Anyone who feels capable of actively contributing to the game is encouraged to reach out. This is how the development team hopes to complete the project, even with a very small budget.
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What happened to the money? The developers explain that although they were able to raise around 1.6 million dollars through Kickstarter, only about 170,000 dollars per year have been left for the game’s development because of taxes that had to be paid, as well as license fees, refunds, and more.
What do the players think about this? The community is somewhat upset. In the forum, the situation is being discussed. When a moderator intervened and mentioned that the game actually started as a hobby, ZANDERIUSMAXIMUS said: “I don’t think you can call this a ‘hobby’. You earned well over one and a half million dollars, and you have this community with hundreds of thousands of supporters waiting for the game… calling the project just a ‘hobby’ is a slap in the face to all those supporters.”
The Twitch streamer Tfue finally shows off his $3500 keyboard, which he had custom-made, and plays his first Fortnite match with it. In a stream, he unboxes the keyboard and presents it to his viewers.
What kind of keyboard is this? The streamer Turner “Tfue” Tenney had a $3500 keyboard made specifically for Fortnite.
The costs for the Premium status in the MMORPG Albion Online are increasing. The developers explain this by the better quality the game has now.
What did the developers announce? In the official forum of the MMORPG and also in the news on the Albion Online website, there is talk of a price increase for the Premium access starting from February 17 at 10 AM. Of course, you can still play for free.
Premium will be more expensive
What are the current costs for the Premium subscription? Currently, you pay these prices for the Premium access to Albion Online:
1 month – 9.95 dollars (per month)
3 months – 8.95 dollars (per month)
6 months – 7.95 dollars (per month)
12 months – 6.95 dollars (per month)
What will be the costs after the adjustment? The costs will be increased by about 20 percent and will be:
1 month – 11.95 dollars (per month)
3 months – 10.95 dollars (per month)
6 months – 9.95 dollars (per month)
12 months – 8.95 dollars (per month)
What is the reasoning? In the official forum, the team has commented on the reasons for this price increase. It states that the original prices were set in 2015. Since then, the costs for operating and further developing the MMORPG have increased.
Furthermore, Albion Online has been continuously improved over the years. It is much better optimized and has received a lot of new features, including recently in the Queen Update. Essentially, it is now a significantly better game. Additionally, further improvements and even more content are planned to be added in the future.
We want to ensure that this growth is well financed. Our business model is based on the Premium status and cosmetic items, and we will continue like this. Adding Pay-to-Win elements to our shop is a no-go for us. Instead of reinventing the wheel, we have decided that adjusting the price for the Premium status is the right way.
Sandbox Interactive, developers of Albion Online
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What does the Premium access even bring? There are a number of advantages if you choose the paid Premium status:
Your skill progression speed is increased with a 50% Fame bonus
Learning points regenerate
50% more silver and loot when fighting monsters
The crafting focus regenerates
50% bonus on your gathering yield
100% bonus on your farming yield and your breeding times
Reduction of market taxes by 50%
What do players think about the price increase? In the official forum, the community discusses this change. Opinions are somewhat divided.
Viilea says: “What the hell, Sandbox Interactive… the game should be free, then paid, then Pay2Play with Premium, and now Free2Play with an expensive Premium model? And don’t come at me with the fact that you can buy the Premium status with in-game silver, because the costs are just too high.”
Tallju writes: “Of course, no one likes this, but try to understand that there are people behind this game who do not live in Albion or pay their bills with silver / gold made in the game. Some people may not be able or willing to invest real money in the game, but the developers need real income from Albion. It can be a game for us, but it’s work for them. Does any of you work for free?”
What do you think about the price increase? Can you understand it?
FIFA 20 launches the next special cards event. “Future Stars” is on the agenda and starts this week. Who could be involved?
When does Future Stars start? Just as the “Headliners” event has concluded, the next event in FIFA 20 begins with Future Stars. As usual, it kicks off on Friday at 7 PM. That is January 31, 2020.
This is Future Stars: Last year, FIFA 19 surprised everyone with the first Future Stars event, now in FIFA 20 we have the continuation. In Future Stars, promising talents receive new, strong special cards that reflect their potential.
Whether the concept will continue just like last year remains to be seen. After all, the “Headliners” cards differed somewhat from those of last year. It is possible that the Future Stars in FIFA 20 will also receive a new feature. We will know for sure by Friday.
The Future Stars from last year were extremely strong
Future Stars Predictions: These talents could receive a special card
These players could be involved: Those who follow real football will already have some talents in mind. The list of the best talents in Career Mode also gives hints about which cards might be included.
Especially the community has been expecting the talents event for a while now – and has made several predictions accordingly. For example, YouTuber Zweback HD has a wishlist that looks like this:
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Which players will receive one of the coveted cards?
The list includes players from various leagues as well as several fan favorites. A big surprise would be Ansu Fati, who is currently not available in Ultimate Team. But precisely for this reason, the YouTuber hopes for a Fati card – especially because it would be so unexpected.
The other cards, however, seem more likely. This particularly applies to Erling Håland, whom many fans already have in mind for Future Stars. Since the Dortmund player just got a strong TOTW card, a possible Future Stars card could be extremely highly rated. Zweback HD envisions it like this:
This card would be incredibly powerful – and would probably be somewhat weaker if Håland is included in the promo. Nevertheless, Bundesliga players would definitely want a Future Stars card of the striker in their team.
Additionally, a very good Bundesliga card is held by Timo Werner. You can still secure the SBC right now:
In Pokémon GO the rollout for the PvP League surprisingly started yesterday evening, on January 28. However, it was short-lived, as the feature was down again after just a few minutes.
What happened? Around 9 PM German time, players could suddenly access the new PvP feature. There, they could search for other trainers to battle, view their statistics, and compete against team leaders.
But after just a few minutes, the feature was gone again. Shortly after, Niantic commented on this and explained that they had temporarily halted the rollout.
PvP League had to be stopped after just a few minutes
Niantic explained: On Twitter, Pokémon GO stated that they halted the rollout to ensure a smooth release. They also want to prevent server issues. The rollout will continue when updates are available.
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How has the league been received so far? A few players were able to test the battle and reported positively about it. The battles ran smoothly and they had no issues using their attacks.
Other players, however, were unable to experience a battle at all. They kept getting kicked out when searching for another trainer to battle. This was likely one of the reasons why Niantic disabled the feature temporarily.
The battle feature is currently locked again
How are players reacting to the shutdown: Under the Twitter post by Pokémon GO, most players are reacting with mockery. They are used to nothing else from Niantic. Others still do not understand why a huge company like Niantic couldn’t release a new feature smoothly.
As ShadowMoses05 ironically states on reddit: “Poor Niantic, they are such a small indie developer studio that they can’t afford additional servers. Too bad they can’t make a billion dollars to pay for this stuff.”
The first wing of Ny’alotha, the Awakening City in World of Warcraft is open in LFR. We will tell you how to defeat the bosses.
In World of Warcraft today, on January 29, 2020, an exciting day has begun. Not only is the “World First” race in full swing, as the mythic mode of the latest raid Ny’alotha is open, but there is also something for casual players to do. Because even if you’re not in a raid guild, you can now defeat the first bosses from Ny’alotha. The first raid wing opens in LFR mode and features 3 new bosses.
Even though the LFR mode is known to be not very complex, no one wants to be “that one idiot” who ruins the fight because they have no idea about the mechanics. Therefore, we have some quick tips for you on how to defeat the three fights in the first wing “Vision of Destiny”. But first, you should pick up your weekly bonus coins to have more chances for loot.
LFR Guide: So you defeat Furorion, Ma’ut, and Prophet Skitra
So you defeat “Furorion, the Black Emperor”: Furorion is the first boss and waits right at the entrance of the raid – there are no trash mobs before him. As with almost all dragons, the usual rules apply: No one except for the tanks should stand directly in front of him, and no one should stand directly behind him to avoid being hit by the breath of fire or the tail sweep. Additionally, all players should keep the following tips in mind:
Anyone who receives the debuff “Incineration” should run away from the raid and explode from a safe distance.
When Furorion uses “Gale Strike”, the raid should spread out and keep its distance from the boss.
When Furorion casts “Burning Cataclysm”, run to the other side of the room and stay in the areas not covered by fire until the fire disappears.
Destroy the burning pillars. If you catch a scale from Furorion, run through the pillars with the debuff – that will destroy them immediately.
So you defeat “Ma’ut”: Ma’ut is one of the Obsidian Constructs that players may remember from Ahn’Qiraj. As before, his fight is based on draining mana from players and collecting it to cast devastating spells. Therefore, you should keep the following in mind:
Players with the debuff “Devouring Magic” should run away from the raid and drop the damage areas.
When the boss casts “Stygian Annihilation”, you must stand in one of the damage areas at the end of the cast or take massive damage.
Focus on the appearing mobs. The tank should repeatedly pull the add briefly into one of the damage areas to interrupt its spells.
When the boss becomes immobile and casts “Obsidian Skin”, deal as much damage as possible to prevent it from exploding. However, the damage you deal will be reflected back at you – so don’t kill yourself and make sure the healers can keep up.
During the Obsidian Skin, collect the blue orbs floating in from the edge of the room towards the boss – they must not reach him.
So you defeat “The Prophet Skitra”: The Prophet Skitra is the first boss where it gets a bit tricky, as communication is essential. Skitra plays nasty mind tricks that the raid must not fall for:
Players with the debuff “Ripped Psyche” should run away from the raid group until an add appears: ranged players should kill this add quickly.
Players will receive a red and blue debuff and can see multiple copies of Skitra. Coordinate with the players of the other color and kill the only copy that can be seen by both groups. Other copies should not be attacked.
Basically, all three bosses are quite simple and serve as an introduction to Ny’alotha. Even with a chaotic LFR group, the bosses should not pose a significant obstacle.
Have you checked out the LFR mode yet? Or are you only playing in normal and heroic mode?
The new update 2.7.1 for Destiny 2 brought some problems yesterday. In the ensuing chaos, an important data find almost went unnoticed, through which many PvP hearts will likely beat faster. It seems that the long-awaited Trials will really return soon.
However, with the update came new data, and the well-known data miner Ginsor has sifted through them. He stumbled upon an interesting entry that is likely to bring great joy to PvP fans.
By the way, these are not officially confirmed data. So take everything with a grain of caution.
Armor set and weapon from the Trials of the Nine
What exactly did Ginsor discover? In short: Ginsor found a solid hint about the return of the Trials – namely, the Trials of Osiris. There is a new entry that apparently contains the text of a pop-up message from the game. It states:
“[EDAC1366]: With the restoration of the Lighthouse complete, Trials of Osiris and more will return in Season of the Worthy.”
This translates to: “After the restoration of the Lighthouse is complete, the Trials of Osiris and more will return in the Season of the Worthy.”.
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Note: Whether the season will actually be called this in English remains to be seen. This is not an official translation.
This speaks for a return in Season 10: The restoration of the Lighthouse is mentioned in the code lines in direct connection with a triumph from the currently running Season 9 – namely with “Empyrean Restorer”.
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This triumph is related to the Empyrean Foundation – one of the two final planned contents for the season of dawn, which will launch on February 4. There we will apparently rebuild the iconic Lighthouse for the Trials – in the new mission “Worthy”.
This is how Mercury will likely change during the reconstruction.
This theory seems to be coming true: Exactly this scenario had already been predicted by Paul Tassi from Forbes. He had assumed a while ago that we would rebuild the Lighthouse as part of the Empyrean Foundation and thus pave the way for the return of the Trials in Season 10 (season start likely on March 10): Are we already preparing for the return of the Trials in Destiny 2 without realizing it?
These 2 details are interesting: Two aspects are especially exciting.
On the one hand, we now probably know the name of the new season. It will apparently be called Season of the Worthy, which fits well with a Trials theme.
On the other hand, the leaked message explicitly mentions Trials of Osiris, not Trials of the Nine, as the format was previously called in Destiny 2. Should the leak prove true, it seems that Bungie wants to distance itself from the negatively charged Trials of the Nine and connect with the iconic Trials of Osiris from Destiny 1.
How it might actually look – unfortunately, nothing is known yet.
How are players reacting? The find surfaced shortly after the update 2.7.1 and went pretty unnoticed due to the chaos caused by the patch. So far, the big cheer from the community is missing.
However, many are already very excited about the return of the format and are especially curious about how Bungie has redesigned the Trials and what the rewards will look like. Some hope and speculate that Saint-14, the 14th Saint, might lead the Trials and act as an NPC merchant and speaker.
Others, however, are skeptical and say that Bungie should generally still work on PvP and anti-cheat measures before bringing back the Trials.
For many PvP fans, this is likely the most important news since the mandatory break of the Trials since August 2018. Because a return – especially in Destiny 1 form – is longed for and eagerly anticipated by many.
What do you think about this message? Would a well-implemented Trials format bring you closer to Destiny 2 again?
The re-release of Blizzard’s strategy classic Warcraft III: Reforged is now live. But is it worth buying? Who is this game recommend for?
After a long wait with unplanned delays, it finally happened last night. Warcraft III: Reforged officially launched on January 29, 2020.
After a comprehensive beta test, the campaign can now finally be played and the story missions of the Third War can be experienced again. But for whom is the game actually worth it? And who should stay away from Warcraft III: Reforged?
What exactly is Warcraft III: Reforged? Essentially, Warcraft III: Reforged is a significantly polished graphical version of the strategy classic Warcraft III, which still is considered a genre king alongside StarCraft. You choose one of four races (Humans, Orcs, Night Elves, or Undead), build a base, fight for resources, and command troops into battle. The special thing is the hero characters with their own abilities and an exciting story that unfolds in the extensive campaign.
Reforged includes all content from the original “Reign of Chaos” and the expansion “The Frozen Throne”.
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How much does Warcraft III: Reforged cost? The price of Warcraft III: Reforged is €30 when you buy the normal version. If you prefer something a bit fancier with a few special skins and bonuses in other Blizzard games, you can opt for the €40 version named “Spoils of War”. We have listed all bonuses from the “Spoils of War” version here.
You should get Warcraft III: Reforged if… you like the basic story of Warcraft and haven’t had the chance to play the Warcraft III campaign yet. Then Reforged is practically a must-buy.
In modern, appealing graphics, the story revolves around Arthas, the Scourge, and the Burning Legion. Fans of World of Warcraft will experience the beginnings of great characters like Sylvanas, Thrall, Jaina Proudmoore, and Arthas, while also getting to know Uther, Kel’thuzad, or Kael’thas.
Additionally, Warcraft III is also a really good strategy game in multiplayer – either in “real” matches or in the numerous fun maps that formed the origin of the entire MOBA genre. If you haven’t experienced that yet and want to catch up with some friends in modern graphics, you should seize the opportunity.
You should avoid Warcraft III: Reforged if… you can’t get used to the new graphics and still nostalgically miss the old graphics. Then you can comfortably do without Warcraft III: Reforged. Although the graphics can be switched to the old models, you honestly don’t need the game in that case.
If you expect major innovations, you will also be disappointed. At its core, Warcraft III: Reforged is still the game from nearly 18 years ago. The mechanics, the gameplay, and the overall gameplay have not changed at all, aside from minimal balance patches.
Will you get Warcraft III: Reforged? Or will you stay away from this game?
In Destiny 2 today, on January 29th, is Weekly Reset. For the Guardians, that means: there are fresh weekly activities as well as new Nightfall strikes and a new Flashpoint. However, Update 2.7.3 has also been released, including emergency maintenance.
Since around 4 AM, the servers are back up, and Guardians can finally kick off the new Destiny week. According to Bungie Help, there was a so-called rollback. Your progress between 5:30 PM and 7 PM will be reset. If you acquired something with Silver, you will receive a refund.
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These are the sources for Powerful Loot in Season 9 of Destiny 2
This is how Powerful Loot is divided in Destiny 2: Powerful Loot is divided into several levels, giving you different power boosts. Higher levels thus grant you a higher power boost accordingly.
Level 1 (up to +3 over current power level)
Level 2 (up to +4 over current power level)
Level 3 (up to +5 over current power level)
Top gear (+5 or more over the power level. The only gear that goes above 960 and up to a maximum of 970. From 960 up to +2 power)
For your information: Power levels gained through the seasonal artifact are not taken into account for the calculation of the power levels of your drops. Here, the average of the gear and weapons is crucial.
Sources for Powerful Rewards:
Level 1:
Weekly Flashpoint
Primus Engrams
Gunsmith Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
weekly story mission Luna’s Call from Eris
Complete 3 Nightmares
Zavala’s Vanguard Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
Complete 3 Vanguard Strikes
Complete 5 Nightfall: The Crucible. 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
Each full rank-up in Gambit or Crucible
Level 2:
Weekly matches in Gambit – Complete 3 games in Gambit or Gambit Prime
The latest update 2.7.1 / 1.46 of Destiny 2 caused major problems. Many players suddenly lacked important materials – some of which are the hardest to obtain. But finally, there is a solution
Update 7:21 AM: Since about 4 AM this morning, the servers are back online. With a slight delay, you can start in the new Destiny week.
Update 0:21 AM: Bungie has now announced that all player accounts in Destiny 2 will be reset to the status of Tuesday 5:30 PM German time:
Quests or other progress completed between 5:30 PM and 7 PM must be repeated by Guardians.
The same applies to any possible purchases
Silver spent during that time will be restored
Bungie is turning back time.
Update 11:17 PM: Bungie now has a fix for the problem and will reset all accounts to the state they were in before the patch. Destiny will remain “offline for several hours” until Bungie can deploy the fix.
The German community manager is sending players to bed.
Update 10:17 PM: Bungie is testing other solutions to return the missing currencies and materials to players. Destiny 2 remains offline until the issues are resolved. The next new info is expected around 11 PM German time.
Update 9:00 PM: The fix is being tested internally. Destiny 2 remains offline as long as the tests are ongoing. More info is expected around 10 PM German time.
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Update 8:00 PM: The developers believe they have found the error. The servers remain offline but are expected to be back online by 9 PM German time (“12 PM Pacific”).
Update 7:10 PM: Bungie.net and the API seem to still be online. Destiny 2, however, remains offline.
Update 7:05 PM: Destiny 2, the Destiny API, and Bungie.net have been taken offline for emergency maintenance. There is still no indication of when the services will be back online.
What happened? In the new update 2.7.1 / 1.46, there was a major bug in Destiny 2 that causes players to lose many items. They report that they are missing rare, expensive, and hard-to-obtain items like:
Glimmer in large quantities
Ascendant Shards
Enhancement Prisms
According to the US site Forbes, some players have even lost Silver, the real currency of Destiny 2.
Who is affected? It seems that a large number of players are affected, possibly even all players. They apparently do not even need to be logged in. As Forbes reports, it even affects offline accounts.
Players who do not log in and have not even downloaded the update checked their inventory from the outside and also found that items were missing.
This is the situation: Currently, there is no way to protect yourself from losing your items. However, there is a tweet from the official Bungie Support stating that the developers are already working on a solution.
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So far, there is no further information. We will continuously update this article. You will always find the current status at the top of the page.
Memes about the bug
This is how the community is reacting: While there are increasing reports that players are missing all currencies, some users are taking the time to respond with memes:
Many players are still upset because they wanted to explore the new Season 9 and make progress there. That is now denied to them, at least for the time being.
By the way, this cool data find got almost overlooked in the chaos surrounding the update 2.7.1:
Rockstar is giving away gifts: Both in GTA 5 Online and in Red Dead Online you can receive some really strong bonuses. And you don’t have to do much for it.
That’s why there are gifts: As Rockstar explains, the company primarily wants to thank the players. GTA Online is entering its seventh year, and events like the lucrative Casino Heist are still being received very positively. Also, our author Patrick was excited about the heist. The heist broke record numbers and made December 2019 the strongest month in terms of player numbers.
Red Dead Online meanwhile left beta status and received extensive updates. The concept of Frontier Pursuits is set to be expanded this year with even more roles and missions. After the Moonshiners update, “new heights” in terms of player numbers have also been achieved here.
You can claim these gifts – here’s how it works
This is how Rockstar thanks you: In both games, you can soon secure some very strong bonuses. In GTA Online, it starts on January 30. Here you will simply receive 2,000,000 GTA Dollars as a gift.
This is how to get the 2 million: To get the money in GTA Online, you simply need to log in between January 30 and February 5. Then you will receive the first million. The second batch will be available to you between February 6 and 12 – again just by playing.
This is what you get in Red Dead Online: There are also gifts in the Wild West. However, in Red Dead Online, it starts already on January 28, that is today. If you play during the time until February 3, you will receive:
The free Schofield Revolver
A free Varmint Rifle
100x Revolver Ammunition
100x High Velocity Bullets for Pistols
100x Express Ammo for Repeaters
100 Shotgun Shells
20x Explosive Rounds for Rifles
In addition, you can secure a Bounty Hunter equipment. You will receive this between February 4 and 10. It includes:
A free Bounty Hunter license
25 Bolas
25 Tracking Arrows
The rewards can probably be well used by every player. For example, for a new sports car in GTA:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has received another playlist update. What usually causes little stir now brings energy to the community. Because InfinityWard has suddenly nerfed two of the strongest weapons.
These are the weapons in question: With today’s playlist update from January 28, InfinityWard has nerfed the M4A1 and the MP5. Both weapons were considered the strongest weapons in their category.
For the M4A1, the damage has been generally adjusted. It now deals less damage to reduce the “headshot effectiveness,” according to the developers. Additionally, the range has been nerfed. You can find a detailed guide to the M4A1 here.
Whether the M4A1 remains the strongest weapon will still be seen.
Further Weapon Adjustments and Patch Notes
These weapons have been changed: The M13 now has less horizontal recoil and deals more damage, making it easier to aim well and eliminate opponents. Additionally, the developers have increased its range.
The crossbow has been too strong against Killstreaks in some games .
This has now been adjusted. For a VTOL, the crossbow now requires five bolts, and for a support helicopter or chopper, even six bolts. How strong the crossbow is in this area now has yet to be tested.
Changes to the Playlist: The actual playlist update reads quite short:
Shipment 24/7 is back (replaces “Shoot or Ship, Whatever”)
Winter Docks has been removed
Capture the Flag is now in the “Quick Play” filter
With the removal of “Shoot or Ship, Whatever,” unlocking the crossbow may now take a bit longer if you preferred to play Shoot House. However, Shipment 24/7 is a good replacement and you shouldn’t take much longer than before. If you played more Shipment anyway, it hardly makes a difference.
What do you think of the nerfs to the weapons? Appropriate or unnecessary?
The nerf to the M4A1 may not be so bad. Because with the right attachments, the RAM-7 is anyway stronger:
The Division 2 has introduced a new trailer, where you can learn how Episode 3 continues. Included are some “hot” images that are heating up the mood in the community.
How does Division 2 continue with Episode 3? It was confirmed in June 2019 that Episode 3 takes us back to New York. In a new trailer, you will now also learn what exactly you are supposed to do there.
In the trailer, a group of agents is seen traveling to Coney Island. There, a scientist is supposed to be held captive, who may help in combating the virus.
The narration reports that the Black Tusk heavily guards the researcher and that you have no time for caution. After that, images of impressive flamethrowers, short-range rockets, and heated battles follow.
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What players suspect: The first time a flamethrower appears in the trailer, it apparently shows the return of the Cleaners, one of the enemy factions from Division 1. It looks like you will be facing old acquaintances.
However, particularly striking is the agent at the end of the video. This one is also carrying a flamethrower and players now suspect that this could be the new specialization.
The “flamethrower guy” would thus be the sixth specialization after the Technician and the Sharpshooter, both of which have also been newly introduced. However, everyone sees the players getting access to the flamethrower in some form as confirmed.
What else is coming? Fans with a keen eye for detail have seen additional details. The rifles that the agents fire are showcasing new exotic weapons.
The user LucaTheCat on reddit writes: “Honey Badger and an exotic Vector assault rifle are coming into play.”
Streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is one of the most successful content creators in his field. The commitment of the Fortnite star cost the platform Mixer quite a lot. It now seems to be known what sum it could be.
This is how much Ninja earns on Mixer: In August 2019 the streamer Ninja left Twitch for Mixer. According to a report from “CNN Business“, Ninja is said to have signed a contract with Mixer guaranteeing him a total of 20 to 30 million dollars. It is clear that the deal was made over several years – whether it is for 3 or rather 5 years is not known.
Ninja became a millionaire with his streams
The figures come from Justin Warden, CEO of the marketing agency Ader. The agency works with Ninja and Warden claims to have insight into the details of the deal. However, the information has not been officially confirmed by Ninja.
Ninja is just the tip of the iceberg
This is what the numbers look like: It was already clear that Ninja, as one of the top streamers, would earn a lot. There had already been reports that the biggest streamers like Ninja and shroud are currently worth up to 40 million dollars spread over several years. This puts them on a level typically seen with stars from football, for example. However, Ninja is somewhat of a special case. He has shaped the streaming landscape around Fortnite like hardly anyone else, and recently even got his own skin.
Ninja has his own skin in Fortnite.
Justin Warden and Ryan Morrison, CEO of the agency Evolved, delve deeper into the numbers for streamers in the CNN report. According to this, streamers with 10,000 concurrent viewers could secure offers of up to 10 million dollars. Smaller streamers, meanwhile, could at least hope for offers around 1 million dollars.
How much money is currently in the streaming business was also shown by this offer for streamer Pokimane:
Microsoft has announced the games in Xbox Games with Gold for February 2020. Included is a classic from 2004. Players are not universally excited, but there has been some joy.
These are the Xbox Games with Gold in February: As always, there are four different games in Games with Gold. The selection is a mix of racing games, adventures, and shooters:
TT Isle of Man (Xbox One, available from February 1 to February 29)
Call of Cthulhu (Xbox One, available from February 16 to March 15)
Fable Heroes (Xbox 360, available from February 2 to February 15)
Star Wars: Battlefront (Xbox, available from February 16 to February 29)
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On the whole, a good mix, but the ratings of some of the games are clearly below average. For example, Fable Heroes has a Metascore of only 55. Only Battlefront seems to please many players.
The reactions are nevertheless mixed. The video has already received 677 downvotes on YouTube compared to 1807 upvotes within just a few minutes. While it is still positive, it has a noticeably negative influence.
Games with Gold: Little Enthusiasm, Few Complaints
This is how players are reacting: On YouTube, the comments are mostly still positive, and players are particularly excited about Call of Cthulhu and Star Wars: Battlefront. The other games seem to leave them cold. User Umanabro writes: “The original Battlefront. I see nothing more here.”
Generates some joy: The original Battlefront from 2004.
On Reddit, the comments are even sharper. Here, most players agree: The games are not good, but at least they don’t own any of them. User UbisoftKenobi is more critical: “Well, I don’t own any of these games. Then again, there’s a reason I don’t own any of them.”
The larger and more expensive title TT Isle of Man performs the worst among most fans.
However, they still find it good: Many players are happy about the opportunity to play Call of Cthulhu and Battlefront.
Call of Cthulhu has a Metascore of only 66, but it is a kind of “cult game”. The Cthulhu Mythos is well-known and has many fans worldwide who enjoy immersing themselves in Lovecraft’s world. Call of Cthulhu invites just that.
Call of Cthulhu is quite dark.
Battlefront, on the other hand, is considered along with the original Battlefront 2 as the “really good” Battlefront. After the new Battlefront 2 was released in 2017, there was constant criticism of the game and EA. There was even a notoriously unpopular world record for the game.
How about you? Are you excited about the games or do you take a more critical view?
If none of this appeals to you, check out the games that await you in 2020:
What is the RAM-7 as a weapon? This assault rifle was introduced as part of the Battle Pass for Season 1 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and is modeled after the Israeli infantry rifle TAR-21.
The weapon offers similar stats to the M4 and can be considered a direct competitor to the currently strongest assault rifle.
The RAM-7 is my favorite among the assault rifles, and I want to show you how this bullpup weapon can even outperform the M4.
Comparing the stats of the two naked assault rifles: RAM-7 vs. M4A1
RAM-7 Stats – TTK to Reload Time
The RAM-7 has the same damage profile as the M4 but can achieve quicker kills due to its higher fire rate. However, the weapon loses strength over distance sooner.
The kill values and damage apply to torso hits.
Value
RAM-7
M4A1
Fire Rate
882 rounds/minute
800 rounds/minute
Damage/up to meters
28/26 – 23/42 – 18
28/27 – 23/50 – 18
Rounds for Kill
4 to 6
4 to 6
Time-to-Kill (TTK)
204 ms (4 rounds)
225 ms (4 rounds)
Reload Time
1.62 (1.27 with perk)
1.39 (0.98)
Check out the English video by YouTuber “TheXclusiveAce” if you want to learn more about the weapon specifications.
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The Best Attachments, Setups, and Builds for the RAM-7
How do I best modify the weapon? The RAM-7 has two major issues that you should compensate for with attachments – stability and rounds.
In return, it delivers a lot of damage with a high fire rate, and the TTK is about 10% shorter than that of the M4. However, the magazine comes in M4 size and empties quickly. Opt for the 45-round magazine or take Dexterity to counter this.
Moreover, the weapon feels a bit wobbly without stability attachments and strange, as it pulls to the left instead of the right, unlike all other assault rifles. So, plan for at least one attachment for recoil control in your builds.
These are the recoil spread patterns of the RAM-7 and M4 compared at various distances and with hip fire. The weapon unusually pulls to the left.
Class Setup 1 – For Beginners
Optic: Mini Reflex Sight Cronen LP945 – Level 3
Perk: Dexterity – Level 13
Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip – Level 4
Grip: Granulated Grip Tape – Level 22
What is this setup good for? With this setup, you can get a relatively stable version of the somewhat wobbly assault rifle early on.
With the small optic, you can benefit from the weapon’s high aiming speed, and the Commando Foregrip gives the RAM-7 a bit of steadiness. The grip tape then adds extra control to the shot, making the weapon accurate.
What else fits into the build? You can ease the transition to the new weapon with the right perks.
Blue Perk: Overkill – Take a secondary weapon you are already familiar with.
Red Perk: Hardline – This makes it easier to get killstreaks and launch reconnaissance drones often.
Yellow Perk: Eager – This allows you to switch to your secondary weapon faster.
Field Upgrade: Ammo Box – The RAM-7 burns through rounds, so you can reload here.
What is this setup good for? With this attachment combination, you get a good, balanced assault rifle.
I personally prefer to use the RAM-7 this way. The weapon feels smooth in hand, and the aiming speed is exceptionally fast for an AR. The silencer increases the range by about 7.5% and you can achieve kills beyond 30 m with 4 hits.
Despite the high aiming speed, you are still at a disadvantage to SMGs at close range. However, the advantage is not too great, so keep firing and hope to be a moment quicker.
What else fits into the build? This build is designed for long-term survival and is well-suited for game modes with missions, such as Domination or HQ.
Blue Perk: Looting – The RAM-7 devours rounds, so loot as much as you can.
What is this setup good for? This setup comes from “TheXclusiveAce” and extracts the most from the weapon, but sacrifices important recoil control. This combination is a bit harder to play, but you get maximum range paired with high ADS speed.
The silencer and barrel together increase the range by about 30%, and the weapon deals full damage even at nearly 34 meters. Without an optic and with the help of the grip tape, you have a very fast aiming speed and the laser helps with hip fire.
For the ammunition, “TheXclusiveAce” takes a different route and prefers to use the 45-round magazine, accepting a trade-off in movement.
What else fits into the build? Suitable ninja perks allow you to survive behind enemy lines with this fast and powerful weapon.
Blue Perk: KRD – You can survive claymores and grenades to the surprise of the enemy and hack nasty trip mines.
Red Perk: Ghost – Combined with the silencer, you are almost invisible to enemy technology.
Yellow Perk: Reload – Field upgrades reload much faster, allowing you to move stealthily and quickly.
Field Upgrade: Dead Silence – You can use this stealth ability more often thanks to Reload.
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Battle Pass Weapon from Season 1
Pro
Very strong at short to medium distances
High aiming speed
Contra
Must be unlocked via the Battle Pass (Level 31)
Magazine size
Unyielding handling
Outperformed at long and short ranges by many specialized weapons
RAM-7 vs M4A1 – Which Assault Rifle Takes the Lead
How does the weapon compare to the M4? The RAM-7 delivers hard hits, feels pleasant after a few rounds, and can easily compete with the M4. This assault rifle is worth trying out if you like the M4, as it performs better up to about 34 meters.
What’s the catch? However, there is a significant advantage to the M4, which is its attachments. The M4 already comes with a higher range, and with barrel attachments, you can increase the damage range at which you can take out opponents with 4 rounds by 30 – 40%, and with a silencer even up to nearly 40 meters, where it also feels more stable.
Although the RAM-7 also has a barrel for a 40% range increase (XRK Ranger), it costs you 4 frames for the time to aim down sights and thus takes away its biggest advantage. If you need more range, take the FTAC Eclipse. It gives you +25% and only costs 1 frame.
Ultimately, it comes down to your personal playstyle and preferences. But don’t disregard the currently strongest weapons and experiment. Almost all weapons in Modern Warfare play well and have their niche, and perhaps your next favorite weapon is just 3 matches away.
What do you think about the RAM-7? Do you prefer to stick with the M4 or are you playing something else?
The great PvP league of Pokémon GO finally has a start date! This week, the preseason kicks off and gives you a glimpse of the feature.
What is the PvP league? This feature aims to elevate PvP battles to a new level and give you the opportunity to compete against other players worldwide and climb ranks.
When does it start? There is no exact date yet. However, the new feature should launch this week starting with the Super League, followed by the Hyper and Master Leagues. The feature is expected to roll out gradually. Initially, high-level players will start, followed by trainers with lower levels.
AtDestiny 2 today, on January 28, the update 2.7.1 for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia has been released. But how long will the associated maintenance take? Is there a server down? Find out here everything you need to know about the maintenance process and the patch notes.
New update is coming: In addition to the weekly reset, there is also maintenance today in connection with a new patch – update 2.7.1. During the maintenance, there will be a downtime as the servers will be offline for some time.
Meanwhile, the new update is live. On PS4, it is 393 MB large and has the version number 1.46.
Meanwhile, the issues have been resolved and the progress of the guardians has been reset to 5:30 PM yesterday.
This is how maintenance will proceed today in Destiny 2
These times are important today: Bungie has also communicated the schedule for today’s patch day:
The maintenance will begin at 5:00 PM German time. From then on, some API functions on the Bungie homepage, the official companion app, and third-party providers will no longer work.
At 5:45 PM, the Destiny 2 servers will go offline.
At 6:00 PM, the servers will come back online. The release of update 2.7.1 will begin on all platforms and in all regions.
By 8:00 PM, the maintenance should end as planned. By then, the API services should be fully available again.
Keep in mind that there may be login issues until maintenance is fully completed (that is, until 8:00 PM).
What changes today with update 2.7.1 / 1.46 in Destiny 2?
What about new content? Aside from the originally planned release of the weapon exotic Bastion on January 28, no further new content is officially planned for today in the context of season 9.
Since this new weapon has already been made available earlier and Bungie has also brought a major riddle into the game at the same time, it is unlikely that another surprise will be announced today. Do not expect any new content.
The community manager dmg04 has also emphasized on Twitter that today only minor fixes are being made.
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This is what we know about the update so far: Bungie has already given some insights into the new patch beforehand. It currently looks like the new update will focus on bug fixes and performance improvements. Here are the key points summarized for you:
The Leviathan bow quest will finally be fixed. Some players are stuck in the corresponding strike because it requires season 8 according to the description and cannot currently be played.
Bungie wants to address numerous performance issues in Destiny 2. This ranges from frame rate drops during certain activities to severe stuttering in the mod menu.
Issues with some exotics like “Worm God’s Caress” or “Winter’s Guile” will be resolved, which have already been disabled as a result.
Keep in mind that this likely does not encompass all planned changes, but only some representative excerpts.
Patch notes for Destiny 2 update 2.7.1 / 1.46
What do the patch notes say? You will receive an overview of all changes in the form of the official patch notes. However, these are not yet available in German, but are expected to be released later today.
Until then, we have linked the original English change log for you:
This is how you shorten the waiting time during server downtime: If you don’t know how to pass the time during the downtime, check out these articles. We have summarized the main points from the last few days for you:
By the way, until today’s server downtime, you still have the last chance to earn lore and the emblem from the corridors of time before they close their doors forever:
