Apex Legends has introduced its new legend “Forge”. He will appear in Season 4. We show you the new legend and the start date of Season 4 in Apex Legends.
This is Forge: In a developer stream from Respawn Entertainment on January 23, 2020, details about Season 4 in Apex Legends were presented. One of the most important contents: Forge – the Brawler. According to Tom Casiello, the Game Writer of Apex Legends, he is the exact opposite of Crypto .
Forge is a former MMA champion in the game’s universe, who sees Apex Legends as a new challenge for himself. In the game, he is sponsored by the corporation Hammond Robotics, which many of you might remember from Titanfall – the other franchise from Respawn Entertainment.
When does Season 4 start in Apex Legends? The start date is February 4, 2020.
This is Forge – the new legend that will join in Season 4 of Apex Legends
What can Forge do? This fighter seeks close combat. He comes “up close and personal” to demonstrate his strength with his strong left.
In the developer stream, no details about the abilities themselves were revealed. However, the data miner That1MiningGuy (YouTube channel) found corresponding data on this legend back in November 2019, which explains his kit in more detail.
Keep in mind that the information comes from datamining and has not been officially confirmed. Things may change by the release.
Pull Shot – A type of grappling hook for short distances, which can pull opponents towards you or propel Forge into the air
Ground Slam – When you press crouch while in the air, you slam down onto the ground below you
K.O. Punch – Jumps forward in one direction. Press crouch in the air to slam down onto the ground below you
One-Two – You sprint in a straight path. If you hit an opponent, press the ability again to execute an uppercut and jump into the air
On The Ropes – Increases your melee damage the lower your health points are. Dealing melee damage temporarily grants you overshield
Victory Rush – If you kill an opponent in close combat, it restores health points and gives you a speed bonus of 30% for 10 seconds
What do you think of the leaked abilities? Is this a character you would like to play?
In Fallout 76, hackers had a spree some time ago, robbing players – without them being able to do anything against it. Bethesda promised to help the affected players back then. The assistance is now extremely generous.
If the hackers had a player in sight, they could empty the entire inventory, including all weapons and armor the player had equipped. They could even steal the Pip-Boy, the most important item in the game.
This was only possible for a short time, as on December 23 the developers stopped the hack. However, by then many players had already been affected, and Bethesda promised support.
Generous compensation for players
Players report: Players who became victims of the hackers have now come forward. User JedediahJedi on reddit shared his feedback from customer service with others. In total, he received as compensation:
a clone of his character with all stolen items
8,250 atoms (approximately 80€)
assistance in transferring items to the original character
A screenshot of the email that JedediahJedi posted.
Other players also report a similar compensation. In the thread, other users state that they also received a clone with the items and atoms. However, the amount varies.
Those users who received fewer atoms instead got a few months of free access to Fallout 1st. Those who had already subscribed presumably received the atoms from 5 months of Fallout 1st. Those without a subscription received the atoms for 2-3 months and 3 months of free access.
This is what Bethesda says about it: To confirm what the players are reporting, we asked Bethesda about this issue. Our contact referred to a post in the official forum. It states:
At the end of December, some players were affected by inventory theft carried out with third-party software by cheaters. We resolved the issue with a hotfix on December 23 and imposed permanent bans on the accounts of the cheaters. However, some players are still missing their items, and we want to make that right.
The affected players should receive an email containing more detailed information, just like the players on reddit. Bethesda is evidently making a significant effort to improve its damaged reputation from the past time.
The German Twitch streamer Powny says she was threatened by a viewer during her stream. When she tried to report it to the Bremen police, she was not taken seriously by the officer, but was even mocked.
This is the streamer: The German streamer Powny is active on Twitch in her free time, having streamed about 560 hours in the last year, with an average of 50 to 100 viewers watching her.
She has 7300 followers. Most of her gaming time has been spent on Sekiro, Dark Souls III, and Bloodborne. However, she is also active in Just Chatting. (via sullygnome)
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was the main game of the streamer in 2019. She describes herself as a “Dark Souls” enthusiast.
This is what she says: The streamer announced on Twitter that she was threatened by a user during her Twitch stream on Saturday.
The user said he had her address, would rape her, and drown her in the bathtub.
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This tweet from Monday caused a stir and triggered a discussion.
“Well, you must have a lot of time”
Powny then reported this threat to the Bremen police, where she encountered an officer who did not take her seriously, but mocked her, as she describes on Twitter:
The police officer asked: “You play on the internet? Well, you must have a lot of time.”
He recommended that she turn off the camera.
The guy who threatened her was surely bored; he should buy a house and renovate it, then he wouldn’t have such thoughts.
In the end, the officer said, according to Powny: “Well, if we find you dead in your bathtub, which would of course be the worst outcome for you, at least we have a lead for our investigation.”
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Disciplinary proceedings against the officer are ongoing
Here’s what happened next: After Powny made this public on Twitter, other German female streamers came forward. They stated that they had also been threatened publicly in the same manner.
Additionally, the Twitter account of the Bremen police got involved, asking for contact and stating that the matter was forwarded to the complaints department.
Powny told Bento in a conversation that she later got an appointment with another officer, who took her statement again. The second officer treated her the way she had wished to be treated from the beginning. The streamer also forwarded the reports of other streamers who had been threatened as well.
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As the Bremen police announced on Twitter, a disciplinary proceeding is ongoing against the officer who initially took her statement. He has been relieved of duty until the allegations are clarified.
Furthermore, the criminal police have begun investigations in the case of the streamer. The Bremen police is not commenting on the ongoing investigations.
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A member of the state parliament in Bremen from the Greens has also announced plans to submit questions to follow up on how the police in Bremen deals with victims of hate speech and what measures are being taken to ensure that threats on the internet are taken seriously and not dismissed as trivial.
How serious such threats can become is evidenced by numerous examples from the USA.
After the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Update 1.13, strange occurrences were discovered on some multiplayer maps. Many players see this as a hint at the imminent return of the cult character Ghost.
What did players discover in Modern Warfare? Recently, the Modern Warfare Update 1.13 was released. Included was, among other things, the new weapon Crossbow as well as various changes and bug fixes.
Additionally, new Easter eggs have made their way into the game. Many believe they tease the return of a popular Modern Warfare character – namely Ghost.
What is the deal with the Easter eggs? On some multiplayer maps, some fans encountered strange appearances on screens.
Ghost in Modern Warfare 2
For instance, attentive players noticed that something had changed on the multiplayer map Picadilly. However, it was not the architecture or layout of the map.
Rather, the large digital billboard on one of the buildings now briefly displayed a white skull on a black background next to advertisements. Afterward, the image quickly disappeared and the usual advertisement continued.
On other maps, a skull was also spotted briefly, such as in the Tavorsk District on the screen of a fast food restaurant.
Source: Reddit User SurvTM
Why do many think of a return of Ghost? The skull is a symbol of the Ghosts, who received their own CoD spin-off. Primarily, the displayed skulls strongly resemble the iconic mask of the beloved Modern Warfare cult figure Simon “Ghost” Riley.
Since this Easter egg comes from the current Modern Warfare, many see the flickering skull as a clear reference to Ghost’s skull mask and therefore assume a return is imminent.
For many players, it is therefore just a matter of time before this cult character enters the game – and the new Easter egg would now tease that this time is likely to come soon.
Source: Reddit User Senescallo
Moreover, Ghost is among the most popular and exciting characters of the Modern Warfare series. It makes sense that Infinity Ward would eventually bring this cult figure into the game.
How might Ghost come to the game? Modern Warfare will probably not receive a story continuation anytime soon. Ghost was also among the leaked new operators. Therefore, it is assumed that he will be introduced as a playable character for the multiplayer of CoD Modern Warfare.
Fans see it as most likely that he could either be introduced during the upcoming Season 2, for example as part of the new Battle Pass, or be available for purchase in the in-game shop.
What do the players say? Many are looking forward to this iconic character becoming available as a playable operator soon. However, they hope he will be earnable through gameplay. Because paying €20 for a new operator, as the previous comments suggest, is not something anyone is keen on – no matter how iconic he may be.
What do you think? Will Ghost return soon as a playable character? Would you be happy about that? Which characters would you like to see as playable operators in Modern Warfare?
On the night of January 24, a new update for Borderlands 3 was released. The hotfix brought only small changes, one of which is very well received by players.
What did the patch bring? The new patch was released simultaneously for PC, PS4, and Xbox One and essentially brought three changes:
A texture for the Fire Badass and Super Badass Varkid was updated.
The rewards from chests at the end of the trial area have been adjusted. Upon completing all objectives, it now includes the highest legendary drop rate in the game.
Additionally, the Gamma Burst skill has been improved. The bonus radiation damage from FL4K’s active Gamma Burst was increased from 65% to 115%.
In addition, there were some bug fixes that prevented progress in the missions “Sanctuary” and “Hammerlock.” Ember was also fixed, as it sometimes did not appear to continue the missions. You can find the full patch notes here.
When will there be another major update? On reddit, many are happy about the small hotfix, but they are also waiting for a larger update that will adjust performance and bring larger balance changes.
Additionally, Borderlands 3 will receive new content in 2020 in the form of events and upcoming DLCs. There will also be an announcement along with a roadmap in January.
How do players react to the changes to FL4K? The buff to the Gamma Burst skill for FL4K is well received by many players on reddit. Previously, a Gamma build was considered one of the weaker options for FL4K.
Players now believe that FL4K will also be viable for the big challenge Mayhem 4 with Gamma Burst:
Bear_T: “I cry tears of joy. I had hoped for a Gamma buff, just like Zane’s SNTNL at 100%. Now it’s even 115%. It’s finally going to be playable in M4. Thank you!
ImNotRyanCallahan: “I am happy about the Gamma Burst, it was the least useful option for FL4K in M4. I’m still not sure if it’s good enough now, but I can’t wait to try it out.”
BeardedWinder0: “I saved all my Gamma Burst equipment for this day! 110% is amazing!”
How do they react to the additional loot? The changes to the chests at the end of the trial area are being discussed a bit more controversially.
Many found the chests rewarding enough already, which is why they see the buff as unnecessary. They would have preferred buffs for the rewards from trial bosses:
stevembk: “The chests from the trial area were always more rewarding than the final bosses.”
doutten: “Players are increasingly running through the trial area during the Farm Fever Event for the class mods and Gearbox concludes from this that the loot chests at the end need a buff?”
Other players, however, do not see a big problem here. For them, more loot is always good in the shooter.
A future update for Borderlands 3 could include a feature that many players have wanted for a long time:
Apparently, World of Warcraft is uncomfortable with its own cinematic. It was quickly hidden on YouTube and is hard to view.
In recent days, Blizzard has faced a lot of criticism and has heard many accusations. Patch 8.3 doesn’t sit well with many players, and especially the short ending cinematic of N’Zoth is an eyesore for players. Blizzard apparently did not expect such a strong wave of negativity and quickly took action – the corresponding video on YouTube was set to “unlisted.” It can now only be found if one has the link.
Why is the video so controversial? It concerns the video “Ny’alotha: Raid Finale,” which plays after the defeat of the final boss. First, there is an in-game cutscene featuring the player’s character in the lead role, followed by the controversial cinematic. It is only 27 seconds long and shows N’Zoth, apparently dying in a light-filled manner. Several parts of Ny’alotha break apart, and the monoliths of the Black Empire on Azeroth shatter.
The video is criticized because players find the ending “undignified” and N’Zoth had been built up as a major boss for over a decade.
Blizzard sets video to “unlisted”: After the first raid groups defeated the boss, Blizzard uploaded the cinematic on its own YouTube channel. WoW always does this, even with past raids. However, this time the video was not online for long after it received many “thumbs down” and countless negative comments. It has almost 13,000 thumbs down compared to less than 2,000 positive ratings.
In the meantime, the video is set to “unlisted.” This means that the video will not show up in searches on YouTube and also does not appear in the channel overview of World of Warcraft. One can only access the video if they have the exact link.
The video is “Unlisted” – But why?
Players suspect shame from Blizzard: Blizzard has not provided an explanation as to why the video was set to “unlisted.” Therefore, players take over the interpretation and express this in comments under the video. Some speculate that the WoW team is embarrassed for this video and the negative reactions it has received.
Others suspect that Blizzard wants to do damage control here. Here are some excerpts from player reactions:
This is how it should be, Blizzard. Hide your shame.
Jamie Critch
I’ll make a positive comment! When it comes to Blizzard, I expect to be disappointed by now. In this respect, they meet expectations every time.
Aris G
I really don’t understand why Blizzard is ignoring this incident? They set the video to “unlisted” and stay silent. They need to talk to us.
Gladranda
N’Zoth has been an antagonist in WoW since Classic, with his servants ranging from the Naga to the Shadow Council and Satyr. He is wiped out in 10 seconds and everything disappears. What a massive disappointment.
flutiexxx
Whether the “hiding” of the video is really sensible remains questionable. After all, the video can also be seen on other YouTube channels, and the reactions there are similarly devastating.
Some players argue that Blizzard might have hidden the video to avoid spoiling players, but this argument does not seem to hold. After all, Blizzard has not done this with cinematics in the past that had a much larger impact on the story of World of Warcraft.
What do you think about this matter? Is this an attempt at damage control or just an embarrassing action?
Season 12 (Chapter 2 Season 2) is approaching in Fortnite with a new battle pass and a new theme. We will take a look at what is already known about the start and end dates and what theories are circulating. We also look at the end of Season 11.
What is happening in Fortnite right now? Now that most of Season 11 is completed, players are wondering what will happen next, when the official end is, and when Season 12 will start. In this article, we will show you what we know so far.
How is Season 11 going at the moment? With the start of the new chapter in Fortnite, players were able to explore a whole new map. A new leveling system was introduced that promised players more fun and less grind.
After several complaints, Epic increased the XP rewards. Now, players can level up quite quickly. This has led to most Fortnite players completing the battle pass.
All Season Content Actually Already in the Game
We have already reached the last week in which there were the new “upcoming chaos challenges“. Thus, after completing all missions, there wouldn’t be any tasks left in Fortnite.
In the last challenge, you need to find an XP drop
The secret skin “Sorana”, which can be unlocked this season, is also already available. The skin variants for the battle pass skins, which can be unlocked through Alter Ego Challenges, are also all already in the game.
So there aren’t many “regular things” that Season 11 can still bring to Fortnite.
The Overtime Challenges are here: For the last weeks of Season 11, we received 3 overtime challenge packs. With these, you can earn cool variants for the battle pass skins.
Bonus Challenges and Event in the Extension
Until the next season, there are still a few things to complete. An event is also supposed to take place.
What we can expect are bonus challenges. Before the end of the current season, they want to bring new challenges and a new two-week event.
Which event awaits us is unfortunately still unknown. According to Epic, we should keep an eye on the Fortnite channels on social media for further information.
Theories About the End of Season 11
What theories exist about the end of the season? There are some theories circulating about the end of Chapter 2 Season 1.
Some players believe that the Alter Ego skins belong to a secret criminal organization. The “boss” would be a skin that can be purchased in the item shop.
Here you can see “the boss” observing various scenes on the monitors. He might be hiding in the bunker that is still closed and directing the organization from there.
Could the event for the end of Season 11 take place in Risky Reels? What role does the secret organization play?
When does Season 12 start?
When does Chapter 2 Season 2 start? Since the end of Season 11 has been postponed to February 20, 2020, we will probably have to wait a while for Season 12.
We will probably receive a countdown indicating a live event.
Season 2 Chapter 2 should then start immediately after the end of Season 1, with update 11.50.
With Season 2, Fortnite Changes the Engine
Fortnite changes engine: Fortnite will switch to the “Chaos” physics engine of the Unreal Engine with update 11.50 (start of the next season).
This new technology is expected to bring a lot of potential for Fortnite. However, they want to start testing with a small group of players first, as there may be issues at the beginning of the implementation.
The Battle Pass of Season 12
What will the next battle pass cost? So far, the battle passes have always cost 950 V-Bucks, while the version with 25 tiers costs 2800 V-Bucks. It is unlikely that these prices will change.
Will there be changes to the map for Season 12?
Could the map change? With the start of a new chapter in Fortnite, we received a completely new map. But what about further changes?
In this season, the map remained as it was at the start of the chapter. Whether there will be significant changes in the next season remains to be seen; however, it is conceivable.
We will see how the story develops and which live event, with possible changes to the map, awaits us.
There is not much information available yet about Season 12. However, there are already many theories about how the current season could end. In a few weeks, we will probably see what is to come.
We will update the article as soon as more information becomes available.
What do you think about this? What theories do you have about the end of Season 11?
The developers of World of Warcraft Classic are planning some adjustments to the Alterac Valley. Will this solve all the problems?
In WoW Classic, there has been wild PvP action for several months, but many players are not really happy about it. In Alterac Valley, PvP is barely played, and when it is, it often leads to camping graveyards or other undesirable behaviors. Premade groups that start a battleground but do not participate are also a problem.
Now Blizzard has announced some changes that should bring order soon.
How Blizzard is changing PvP and Alterac Valley in WoW Classic
Blizzard has several changes planned, which will go live at different times. Some will come with the hotfix, others with a slight delay during maintenance on the coming Wednesday.
Changes with the hotfix: Dishonorable targets will no longer be lootable. This should reduce the reasons to camp the other faction at the cave entrance. If they no longer drop items for the quests in Alterac Valley, there are hardly any reasons left to kill the players. Previously, Blizzard made the players in the cave dishonorable targets, but it apparently wasn’t enough.
Changes during maintenance: Blizzard is finally addressing the group sign-up problem and is loosening the rules a bit. At the same time, it will become harder for players outside the group to coordinate joining a battleground with multiple groups. The detailed changes are:
It is now possible to sign up as a group of up to 5 players for Alterac Valley. If a group signs up together, they will land in the same battleground.
The “Join Battleground” window will no longer display a number next to the battleground name.
A setting will be fixed that allowed Alterac Valley to start with less than 20 players on one side.
Further changes shortly after: Following this, there will be one last change. Blizzard is resetting the diminishing returns on killing enemies to the value that matches Patch 1.12.
Previously, repeated kills of players earned 25% less honor each time. In the future, repeatedly killing the same player will only yield 10% less honor each time – a player will yield honor for up to 10 kills.
Blizzard believes this change makes sense, as players encounter each other more frequently in a battleground and should therefore benefit more from kills.
This is how players are reacting: A large part of the players seems to be pleased with these changes. Especially, it will make it more rewarding to play a few rounds of Warsong, as more honor can be earned through kills. This should provide a bit more variety for PvP fans – some streamers have been broken by the monotony.
However, some players are dissatisfied. They still wish for the “old” Alterac Valley back from a previous patch version.
What do you think of these adjustments to Alterac Valley in WoW Classic? Is it a good decision to change these details? Or does this begin a cycle of change that will continue to alter WoW Classic?
In Destiny 2, many Guardians have been unable to obtain the exotic bow Leviathan’s Breath for quite some time. The reason for this is an annoying bug. This will finally be fixed next week with a new update – just like many other issues.
A new update for Destiny 2 is coming: As the developers announced in the current “This Week at Bungie” blog, Destiny 2 will soon receive its next update – Update 2.7.1. It is set to be released next Tuesday, January 28.
What can we expect? After the big puzzle was solved and the originally scheduled for January 28 Exotic Bastion is already available earlier, the new patch will likely not introduce new content to the game. The focus will be on numerous bug fixes and combating performance issues the game is increasingly suffering from.
A fix will surely delight many players. Because after the new update, the exotic bow Leviathan’s Breath will finally be obtainable again.
Leviathan’s Breath should finally be obtainable again
What is the problem with Leviathan’s Breath? It’s simple – for players who do not own the exotic bow but want it, Leviathan’s Breath is currently not available – and has not been for quite some time.
While the corresponding quest “Lead a Bow, Not War” can be completed without issues for the most part, there is a problem when players are sent to the strike “The Arms Dealer”.
The strike cannot be started. There is a message saying that it requires Season 8 (where the bow appeared) – even if the player has this. This is where many Guardians have been stuck since last year, and a solution has not been provided so far.
Update finally brings the solution: With Update 2.7.1, this annoying bug should finally be fixed. All who already possess the exotic quest for “Leviathan’s Breath” will then be able to start the strike “The Arms Dealer” at the corresponding step. The quest itself will be available for all season pass holders – regardless of which season pass they own.
What else is changing with Update 2.7.1
Besides the fix for Leviathan’s Breath, Update 2.7.1 will also bring many other changes to the game. Bungie has given a glimpse at some of these changes.
Bungie aims to address performance issues: There are ongoing complaints about the game’s performance in Destiny 2. This ranges from frame rate drops to long loading times in menus. Some of these issues are expected to be fixed with Update 2.7.1, including:
A problem has been fixed where players could die when transitioning from the Necropolis encounter to the Tunnels of Despair.
Performance issues have been improved when land pieces returned or were removed during the “Sacred Spirit” encounter in the “Garden of Salvation” raid.
Performance has improved when receiving certain action-related messages in the game – for example, after receiving rewards, placing tributes, or interacting with obelisks. The improvement will be most noticeable in the Tower, but overall performance should improve everywhere.
No more black screen for players loading into Crucible matches faster than their teammates. Instead, they will remain in the arrival animation until all players have loaded into the match.
Work is currently ongoing on:
UI stutters and frame rate drops when loading or equipping mods
Frame rate issues in Gambit and Gambit Prime
Frame rate issues during the “Sacred Spirit” encounter in the “Garden of Salvation”
Frame rate issues in the “Pit of Heresy” dungeon – especially in the tunnel encounters
General performance improvements for PC when a lot of debris is on the ground
These changes are planned for the start of the next season, but they may also be delayed if problems arise during testing.
Numerous bug fixes are coming: In addition to performance improvements, the new update will primarily focus on fixing bugs. Here are the most important changes known so far:
After some exotic armor has been restricted recently due to exploits, this issue will be addressed extensively in the upcoming update. Problems that allowed players to keep buffs from “Wyrm God’s Touch”, “Winter’s Guile”, and “Synthoceps” even after changing armor will be fixed – equipment restrictions for “Wyrm God’s Touch” and “Winter’s Guile” will be enforced once the update is live.
A bug was fixed that allowed the “Heavy-Handed” mod to be triggered by Telesto blasts.
The acquisition of rare bounties from the “Black Armory” has been improved. The chances of obtaining these bounties when completing weekly and daily bounties have now been increased. If all bounties from Ada-1 are continuously completed, this rare bounty will drop after 5 days.
Eris Morn should now correctly grant her last lore page.
The new “Pokémon-MMO” Temtem has landed in Early Access on Steam. The launch was quite bumpy, but apparently, that doesn’t bother anyone. Not even reddit can be mad at the game.
Now, several days later, there are still problems. But the community remains just as cheerful – even on reddit.
The community reacts with joy and memes
This is how the players react: The general consensus among players at the release is now: “This is how Pokémon should have been.” Temtem is well received, and not even the bugs can dampen the good mood.
Players react to the bugs with memes and a lot of self-irony. One player, for example, laughs at himself for being kicked from the game after opening a chest – and five seconds later makes the same mistake again.
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Another player makes fun of the users who constantly complain with a meme. There are plenty of comments from dissatisfied players demanding their money back because Temtem is “not finished.”
Exactly that is what “Early Access” means according to other users: The game is not finished yet, and there may be bugs. This is not a scam, but rather part of the development process.
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Some are critical, but remain fair: There are also players who are quite critical of the bugs. User Ardee92 writes:
I can understand both sides. This “It’s an Early Access!” has been used as a free pass to make huge mistakes and then expect the crowd to understand, because “it’s an Early Access game.”
They [the Temtem developers] are asking quite a lot for an indie game, so players also expect more than what it currently is. But the developers are really working their butts off and are offering refunds for people who can’t wait.
The User -SammyP6 partly agrees. He is waiting to see what players say before buying, does not want to deal with the queues. However, he notes that Temtem is not a full-price title but at most “half the price of a AAA game.”
It may be more expensive than many indie games, but it is still an MMO without a subscription.
That’s why this is so unusual: Reddit is usually a place where users immediately tear apart bugs and poor quality in games. Here, you often encounter unbridled anger from players towards a video game or its developers – as can be seen in the case of Fallout 76.
Even if this is sometimes justified, the tone is often a bit harsh. The fact that Temtem can so excite its players despite technical deficiencies is rare.
In League of Legends, a player has reached rank 1 in the Korean SoloQ. He used an unusual champion, achieving a win rate of an impressive 77%.
Which champion was played? The player Park “Dalka” Myeong-joon managed to achieve rank 1 in the Korean league and even managed to hold it for almost a week.
The champion used was Taliyah as a carry in the bot lane. Dalka achieved an incredibly good win rate of 77% in a total of 27 matches played.
The Korean league is considered the strongest league in LoL, also because it has superstars like Faker. New talents are regularly recruited directly from there into LCK teams. Therefore, a first place is quite an achievement.
However, Taliyah is not an AD carry, but performs well against these champions, especially when played offensively. This is exactly what Dalka did. He used Taliyah together with aggressive supporters like Thresh or Leona and attempted to force a kill right at level 2.
If the kill was successful, he pushed the lane and then started roaming, moving freely across the map. Hence, Dalka attempted to advance the other lanes through his kill in the snowball system.
What are the risks with Taliyah? The champion Taliyah is not particularly strong in the late game. However, this has rarely been a problem for Dalka. Many matches in the Korean league rarely exceed 25 minutes of playtime. Therefore, this disadvantage is not too significant.
A greater challenge was winning the matchups in the bot lane. If Dalka did not establish an early lead, games were often lost. In a tie after the laning phase, the opposing AD carry usually had the advantage.
How does Taliyah perform overall? According to the website op.gg, which is useful for statistics about LoL, Taliyah is only used in about 24% of matches in the bot lane. Her home is mainly the jungle.
Overall, Taliyah has a win rate of 52.79% across all regions and leagues when played in the bot lane. This places the champion in 3rd place. Only Cassiopeia (54.39%) and Miss Fortune (53.47%) are ahead of her.
It is quite possible that we will see Taliyah in a competitive match of the LCK or LEC, which starts on Friday.
What else does Dalka play? Besides Taliyah, the Korean player also plays Caitlyn, Vayne, and Aphelios. In 84% of his ranked matches, he plays AD carry.
Twice this season, he has also had to play as a support. In this position, Dalka even has a win rate of 100%.
The new LoL card game Legends of Runeterra is starting soon. Here you can find everything important about it:
Fallout 76 has released new screenshots of the upcoming major Wastelanders update in a blog post. In these, they show for the first time the two largest factions: the Settlers and the Raiders. You can join both, and there is already information available about each.
What are these factions? The Settlers and the Raiders will both appear as factions in the Wastelanders update of Fallout 76. As a player, you can join both factions and decide whether to work for them or even play them against each other.
What can I do with the factions? The NPCs of the factions offer you tasks to complete for them. Doing so will earn you a reputation with them. There is still no information available about specific rewards.
These are the Settlers: The Settlers are a group of humans seeking refuge after the Great War. They have heard that the inhabitants of Vault 76 (you, the players) have made Appalachia habitable again.
Now, led by the Settler Paige, they are building the new settlement Foundation in Spruce Knobs. Foundation will be a completely revamped new area in Appalachia.
The Settlers are skilled craftsmen and capable of building a decent town. However, they have no idea about combat, which is why they hire you to provide protection.
These are the Raiders: The Raiders are a gang of outlaws who originally claimed Appalachia for themselves. Driven back by dangers, they now return after hearing that others want to occupy their “homeland”.
The Raiders’ base is located in the north of Appalachia, at the space station. Here, under the leadership of their leader Meg, they set up their large camp and name it “Crater”.
Like Foundation, Crater is also a new and revamped area. However, you will not be welcome at first if you want to explore there.
The Raiders are a bunch of rough characters and are not known for warmly welcoming strangers. If you want to get involved with them, you first need to ensure they are friendly towards you.
Wastelanders and the Future of Fallout 76
Why the factions are so important: With Raiders and Settlers, NPCs are finally coming into the game that players have wanted since the release of Fallout 76. The absence of NPCs has always been one of the biggest points of criticism.
500 players have already been invited, and soon more will be allowed to participate in the test. If Wastelanders is as good as it sounds, 2020 could be a big success:
Already in beta, Ghost Recon: Wildlands generated great enthusiasm among players. Almost three years after release, the game is still receiving major updates. What is in the latest patch?
What is this update? Today, on January 23, 2020, Ubisoft released TU21 for Ghost Recon Wildlands. So, Title Update number 21. This patch is particularly large and brings many updates for the Mercenary mode as well as bug fixes.
How big is the Wildlands update? The approximate download sizes for the various platforms are
21 GB on PC
24 GB on PS4
21 GB on Xbox One
There are fluctuations in size depending on language and region.
What is in the new Wildlands update? Patch Notes
The new content is primarily aimed at the Mercenaries mode. This is a PvPvE mode for 8 players that was introduced in Wildlands in July 2019. This is how Mercenaries works in Ghost Recon: Wildlands.
Patch Notes:
Added weapons and tools to Mercenaries
Loot log for Mercenaries
Weapon damage, bleeding, and armor have been rebalanced for more fun in Mercenaries mode
Players now automatically pick up ammo and armor pieces
Matchmaking now runs smoother
Gameplay elements have been adjusted to other PvP modes – you can no longer aim with the sniper in third-person view
The scoring system has been improved to result in fewer ties
Stamina has been removed from Mercenaries for smoother matches
Kill logs now show more details about deaths
Those who die in Mercenaries no longer lose all their collected money
This is now probably the mode that is still popular in Wildlands and is being fed with changes by Ubisoft.
Additionally, some bugs have been fixed in this game mode. Problems related to Wildlands in general have also been addressed. These include various crash issues, texture problems with buildings and in the game world, translation errors, and more.
All bug fixes and the complete patch notes can be found on the website Forums.Ubisoft.com.
These problems come with the update – Disconnects and delays
The major update does not come without problems on the servers of Ghost Recon: Wildlands. On Twitter, Ubisoft support and the game’s account share that there are connection issues for PS4 players. These apparently arose in connection with today’s update.
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A dataminer has found a clue suggesting an extension of Season 1 Chapter 2. However, the current season in Fortnite has already lasted too long.
What was found? Dataminer FireMonkey has seen in the data of Fortnite that the end date for the first season of Chapter 2 has been changed. Normally, this shows the definitive date for the end of a season:
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The end date is now supposed to be postponed to February 20, 2020. This would mean we would still have to wait nearly 4 weeks for the next season.
However, most players were expecting a maximum of 2 weeks until the next season finally starts. The end date has not yet been confirmed by Epic Games and can change at any time.
The season has already lasted far too long
How is it going in Fortnite at the moment? Chapter 2 Season 1 has so far been the longest season in Fortnite. Epic has already announced that they will postpone the end until early February.
During this time, we have received the Star Wars event and the Winterfest, but otherwise there have been few changes in the game. Players have been transported to a new map where there is little mobility and fewer weapons.
What could we still expect until the end of the season?
Next Thursday, on January 30, we will receive the last set of Overtime Challenges. With these, players can unlock style variants for the Battle Pass skins.
Normally, a season ends with the Overtime Challenges. Could this mean that we will receive even more challenges and style variants?
It is also possible that there will be a big live event at the end of the season. As is known, there is an end event in every season. Perhaps we can expect something bigger after such a long wait?
Let’s hope that the date changes or that the waiting at least pays off.
Recently, Fortnite had to remove some zip lines as they were heavily exploited:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has received a new weapon in its arsenal: the Crossbow. The new DMR offers a new, unique playstyle. We explain how to play with it and what attachments and loadouts make the Crossbow really shine.
What kind of weapon is this? The Crossbow is a recurring weapon from previous titles like the Black Ops series of Call of Duty. It is a DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) and thus a precision weapon.
How strong is the Crossbow? For your convenience, we have compiled some data on the Crossbow. Since it is a DMR and not a fully-automatic or semi-automatic rifle like in our previous guides, the numbers are somewhat different:
Damage (to the torso): 120 (up to 32 meters), unknown beyond 32 meters. Headshots are always fatal.
Bolts needed for a kill (to the torso): 1
TTK (for torso hits): 0ms
Reload time: 4.5 seconds (3.25 seconds with Dexterity)
Note: Since the Crossbow was introduced with Patch 1.13 and is still new, not all details have been fully tested in some of our builds. They are largely based on experience from the multiplayer modes, weapon knowledge, and experience with the gunsmith.
We will update this first guide as soon as more data is available and if any setups need to be changed. You can see an initial impression of the gameplay in this video by TheseKnivesOnly:
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How do I best modify the Crossbow? The Crossbow has some completely different attachments at the gunsmith compared to the other weapons in Modern Warfare. Instead of a muzzle, you switch the string and instead of a barrel, you change the bow.
The ammunition is also different. With other bolts, you completely change the behavior of the weapon, as the bolts add a special effect to the shot:
Fury bolts explode
Venom bolts release tear gas
Backburn bolts apply thermite
What should I pay attention to? This leads to some attributes of the weapon gaining different importance. If you use a Fury or Backburn bolt, you can no longer get an instant kill on impact with one shot. However, the subsequent explosion guarantees a kill at all distances.
The downside is that you cannot retrieve the special bolts. This is another feature of the Crossbow: If you shoot regular bolts, you can pick them up again.
All of this leads to interesting setups that can be adapted for many situations.
Setup 1: Firefight/CQC
Bow: XRK Quill 45 kg
Underbarrel: FTAC Tempogrip
Bolts: FTAC Fury 20″ Bolts or Stock: FSS SpeedTrak
Perk: Dexterity
(optional) Laser: Tactical Laser
With this setup, you are optimally prepared for heated close-quarters battles with many angles. You can quickly and reliably kill opponents from close range. With the explosive bolts, you can even take out entrenched enemies or at least scare them away.
The downside is that you will likely die in a direct confrontation before the bolt detonates. Although this is a “1 for 1”, it is still frustrating. In close maps, regular ammunition may be stronger.
This setup is particularly efficient for multiplayer modes like Team Deathmatch or Kill Confirmed, as well as on close maps with many buildings and hiding places.
Setup 2: Sniper
Cable: 28-strand cable
Bows: XRK Thunder 90 kg
Sight: Scout Combat Scope or XRK Rangemaster VZ
Stock: FORGE TAC Apex
Underbarrel: XRK Precision Grip
With this setup, you sacrifice mobility and focus everything on range and precision. With these attachments, you should be able to reliably eliminate enemies even at long distances.
This setup is best suited for Ground War mode, but also for game modes like 10v10 and larger maps like Aniyah Palace. Wherever you can cover long distances or large areas, you are strong with this.
Underbarrel: XRK Precision Grip or Cable: 16-strand cable
Bolts: FTAC Backburn 20″ Bolts
Perk: Dexterity
This setup is primarily designed to deal with vehicles and aircraft such as the VTOL.
Note: Since the playlist update on January 28, three bolts no longer suffice for a VTOL. You now need five bolts for a VTOL and six for helicopters.
You build entirely on the possibility of taking enemy killstreaks out of the game and forgo versatility. Use this setup primarily when playing in a team or if you know someone can protect you.
This setup is best suited for Ground War, but it is also useful for close maps and heated battles. If a VTOL is pestering you in Team Deathmatch on Shoot House, switch to this setup and turn the aircraft into scrap.
How to build the best loads for the Crossbow
These loadouts give you the best classes: For each setup, we will also show you a loadout that gives you a perfectly tailored build for this setup. When it comes to the anti-killstreak, it is even important how you build this class to make it work properly.
You can choose killstreaks as you like, but we generally recommend the Drone and the VTOL and advise against the Gunship.
Build 1: CQC
Secondary Weapon: .50 GS (Desert Eagle)
Blue Perk: Looting or KRD
Red Perk: Hardline
Yellow Perk: Shrapnel
Equipment: Throwing Knife and Stim
Field Upgrade: Dead Silence
Build 2: Sniper
Secondary Weapon: 1911 or X16
Blue Perk: Cold-Blooded
Red Perk: Kill Chain or Ghost
Yellow Perk: Recon
Equipment: Claymore and Stun Grenade
Field Upgrade: Mobile Cover, Trophy System or Tactical Insert
Here’s why the Crossbow is challenging: With the Crossbow, you get a completely different weapon than what you are used to in Modern Warfare. It is extremely slow and requires a lot of precision.
Here’s why you should still try it: Nevertheless, no other weapon currently offers the same level of customization. For example, the poison bolts, which we have not listed here, can distract enemies at the right moment in a good team.
This makes the Crossbow capable of fulfilling tasks that few other weapons could accomplish in this way. It is an ideal niche weapon.
What do you think so far about the Crossbow? Can this weapon convince you? Or do you prefer to stick with the best representatives of the traditional arsenal?
Another “State of the Game” with many announcements for the time after the cursed “Year 1”. The Division 2 revamps almost everything related to gear. Here are the new features for the recalibration and skill strength system.
The Division 2 has been really stepping up in the past few weeks. The developers seem to have made some New Year’s resolutions, and we hope to benefit from them soon.
What was discussed? In the 144th edition of the “State of the Game” stream from January 22, the developers talked about two big topics:
Recalibration – The current system forces players to hoard a lot of items
Skill strength – Currently, the system doesn’t make much sense and is opaque
The announcements were exceptional, just like last week with Gear 2.0. The two systems will receive a complete overhaul and will be revamped from the ground up.
With Gear 2.0, drops should become more interesting again.
However, keep in mind that all announcements are to be seen as “Work in Progress”. Everything presented could come in a future update, but it doesn’t have to. When that will happen and whether it will be as presented remains unclear for now.
Recalibration will become more expensive, but will receive a “Pokédex”
What does a Pokédex have to do with it? In the stream, the developers used this Pokémon storage to explain their new system. It is essentially an “attributes library”.
This is what the new library could look like, allowing you to store and reuse your stats.
How does it work? Instead of hoarding items with strong attributes or talents and cluttering your inventory, you can then store the abilities in the library. Although the item with the strong value/talent will still be destroyed, you will have the ability forever in your library and can use it as often as you want.
This should significantly ease inventory management and create a lot of space in the agents’ boxes. This change sounds great and allows players to collect and repeatedly use God-Rolls.
The stored values can be forged directly onto your items from the library.
These are the details of the new recalibration:
A new recalibration library.
Attributes and talents can be extracted and stored.
This applies to all equipment parts – mods, weapons, armor.
Values in the library can be reused.
Whether the library applies only to one character or the whole account is still unclear.
Recalibration may become more expensive.
Only one value per item can still be recalibrated.
Skill strength out – Skill Tier and Overcharged in
How do the skill tiers work then? The new skill tiers come as core attributes on the armors and replace the current system with skill strength.
You get a maximum of 1 skill tier per armor piece, with a maximum of 6 skill tiers. So, you need the core attribute “Skill Tier” on all 6 armor pieces to get the best skills.
This flamethrower is Skill Tier 2. On the right, you can see the improvements of the respective skill levels.
With each level, the skill actually improves, and you can see before building how strong the respective skills will become and what bonuses the different “tiers” will bring.
These are the details of the new skill tier system:
There are 6 levels of these skill tiers – the higher, the stronger the skills.
All armor pieces with this core attribute bring a maximum of 1 skill tier.
The enhancements are visible beforehand, making them more predictable.
Tier levels are visually recognizable by the activated skills.
Skill mods will still exist, but without requirements and with only minor impacts.
Talents or Exotics can activate an Overcharged mode for the skills.
With 6 equipment pieces, all having Skill Tier as a core attribute, you get the strongest skills.
State of the Game announces new skill mechanics
What does the Overcharged mode bring? This new mechanic can overload your skills and provides a strengthened version of the selected skills for a short time.
As an example, the developers showed in the stream the flamethrower turret, which with Overcharge covers a much larger area and thus becomes even more effective. The other values of the skill are also enhanced.
There will likely be several ways to overload the skills:
A talent is activated, giving you an extra skill tier for a specific time. If you are already at Tier level 6, the skill goes into Overcharge.
There will be talents that directly bring your skills into Overcharge.
Exotic items and armor sets are supposed to come with Overcharge talents.
The flamethrower turret covers a much larger area in Overcharged mode and is also greatly improved. But only for a short time.
Footnote announces loot quality depending on difficulty
What else is important? In addition to the two main topics of the stream, the developers also casually mentioned a few interesting little things.
Loot will depend on difficulty. The harder the tasks, the better the loot.
There are apparently 40 talents available after the overhaul – 20 for vests and 20 for backpacks.
Utility batteries will be the only mods that become useless after the overhaul.
This fulfills another wish of the agents, as missions that are particularly difficult tend to provide more loot rather than better loot.
How the changes will ultimately come into play remains to be seen. But the announcements again sound very promising and will push the game forward. Despite some easing in the gear game, Division 2 aims to remain an online game where you can spend hours pondering over builds.
In February, first Episode 3 with a new Exotic is coming, and with “Year 2,” hopefully a better time for all Division fans will begin.
What do you think about the changes? Can the announcements from the last weeks bring you back to Division 2?
Legends of Runeterra is launching. We will tell you how you can participate in the LoL card game and what you need to consider.
The long wait for many fans will soon be over, as Legends of Runeterra (LoR), the card game set in the “League of Legends” universe, is entering open beta. For many players, this finally represents a true competitor to Hearthstone, after Gwent had rather moderate success. In particular, League of Legends offers many characters and plenty of story, so fans of the MOBA should quickly find their way in the card game.
How can you participate? Starting January 24th (that means tomorrow), the open beta begins. This means that anyone who wants to can participate. If you want to register now, you can do so on the official website of Legends of Runeterra.
How does LoR work? In its fundamentals, LoR works like many other card games. This means that two players face off against each other and take turns executing their moves. However, LoR has more phases in the game, so offense and defense alternate more frequently and provide greater tactical depth. Additionally, characters can be upgraded.
The basic mechanics should already be familiar to most players. There are life points and attack power on the cards, which determine how much a character can take or deal. This is enhanced by spell cards that unleash powerful effects and can turn the tide of battle.
Notably, there is the “spell mana” mechanic here. If you do not spend mana (the resource for playing cards) from the previous round, then part of it can be used in the next round exclusively for casting spells. This means unused mana does not simply vanish, but can be an additional, exciting component.
Overall, Legends of Runeterra aims to provide more tactical depth than other card games, thereby incorporating a clear competitive component.
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Why is LoR highly anticipated? Many players are frustrated with the current card games. In particular, Hearthstone has gained a worse reputation in recent years as luck-based mechanics seem to dominate or playing at a high level is simply too expensive for some players.
Exactly this frustrated player group, as well as all fans of League of Legends, is what Legends of Runeterra aims to address.
Will progress be reset? No, that will not happen again. The developers have already announced that there will be no planned resets. Everything you achieve in the open beta will likely still be available after the game’s launch. So this is the perfect time to start building your collection.
Is the game Pay to Win? Unlike Hearthstone, Legends of Runeterra primarily intends to generate revenue through the sale of cosmetic rewards. This primarily includes new battlefields or small guardians that watch during matches. There will also be emotes and other personalization options.
When is the official release? There is no concrete release date for Legends of Runeterra yet. However, they aim for “the first half of 2020” for both PC and Mobile. However, the beta is likely to transition smoothly into the launch. The developers have already announced that they will release new card sets in the next 12 months and continuously make changes to the meta.
Will you check out Legends of Runeterra? Or does this card game leave you cold?
In Destiny 2, the guns always spark discussions – or rather the lack of cool and strong specimens. A Guardian is using this to apply for a job at Bungie with his creative ideas.
What does the player’s application look like? The Destiny subreddit is a place for exchanging thoughts on Bungie’s loot shooter. Inclined Guardians share their builds, videos, and thoughts on lore, balance, or criticism. Here, the community comes together and tackles true Herculean tasks as a team. This includes, for example, the recently solved mega-puzzle.
A creative user, however, used the forum to apply to the Destiny developer. In his post, he presented a total of 44 designs for unique weapons. He boldly wrote to Bungie:
If you’re reading this and you like it, let’s talk. I like money. You like guns. It’s simple math, Guardian.
The crowbar, the G-Horn, the Gjallarhorn – whoever owned this weapon needed no other.
This is why the weapon designs are celebrated: The Redditor NikkoJT states in his post that he is not only a Guardian but also an artist. And you can tell: For each of the 44 unique weapons, he has designed images and lore texts. Oh yes, of course, the weapons also have appropriately cool abilities.
The design of the weapons is very diverse. Some models are futuristic and reminiscent of space shooters like Warframe. Some guns could have sprung from our current time, and shotguns wrapped in rags remind us of dystopian scenarios. One thing all the guns have in common: They would fit perfectly in Destiny 2.
Weapon designs – Source: NikkoJT
Currently, the Reddit thread has over 12,000 upvotes and more than 1000 comments. These are very positive and call for the artist to be hired by Bungie. In addition, users compliment NikkoJT for his creative work, interesting perks, and attention to detail.
This is fantastic! Incredible creativity – the drawings, the names of the weapons, and the perks… this is so cool. THIS is why I visit this subreddit. Thank you!
As a fan favorite, a particularly outlandish design stands out. A cereal box that is wielded like a melee weapon:
With the perk “Cereal Killer,” the last breakfast impresses in a humorous way – Source: NikkoJT
What’s in the fan weapons? We can’t present all 44 created weapons here. However, we have selected one exotic and a ritual weapon as examples. What they have in common is that they are not overly powerful but fit well into their roles and meaningfully complement Destiny 2.
Exotic: Galeblades (Storm Blades)
This pair of swords is wielded in the kinetic slot and requires special ammunition (currently, swords consume heavy ammo).
Intrinsic perk: Twin Furies causing attacks to hit enemies in the arc before you. Heavy attacks also damage enemies behind you.
The exo-perk “Hurricane Discipline” causes kills with the swords to grant increased movement and attack speed. You gain more range in the air.
Currently, exotic swords are not very popular in Destiny 2. Hardly anyone uses the blade weapons. A major weakness is that the weapons can usually only target one enemy at a time, which many feel is not worth the power slot.
The twin swords specifically address some of these weaknesses. Additionally, the concept of akimbo weapons, meaning one weapon in each hand, is currently not represented in Destiny 2 and brings fresh wind.
Source: NikkoJT
Ritual weapon: The Quick Fix
This is a kinetic lightweight shotgun. This also includes Perfect Paradox.
The weapon has the well-known property Kill Clip.
As a special perk, the shotgun has “Emergency Repair.” This allows each reloaded round to heal a bit of health.
The weapon is thus excellent for PvE. Even surrounded by enemies, you can keep fighting. With the damage from Kill Clip, you become more dangerous after reloading and don’t have to fear for your life during reload phases.
This philosophy reigns at Bungie regarding weapon balance: Last year, Bungie announced a new way of thinking with Forsaken. From now on, everything shouldn’t feel smoothed out and harmonious. “Sticking out nails won’t be hammered down” was the mantra at the time.
However, it seems that Destiny is now deviating further from this course. Initially, the two revolvers Luna’s Howl and Not Forgotten were adjusted. Other top weapons faced similar changes. The reign of the Recluse was also curtailed, as was the infamous one-eyed mask.
The entire concept of top weapons has been completely overhauled. The seasonal masterpieces are now less powerful and serve more as strong alternatives for players neglected by loot luck. As a carrot, however, the top weapons have just made a better figure with their special properties.
Also, the situation looks similar with exotics. There are many good representatives of the weapon category. But a worthy successor to the Gjallarhorn is nowhere to be found in Destiny 2. Just recently, the Wishender bow was nerfed.
Would you hire the creative weapon smith for Destiny 2? Which of his designs is your favorite? And do you wish for sticking out nails?
Tomorrow evening, on January 24, the Lunar New Year event starts in Pokémon GO. This will also feature Flampion for the first time, which you should definitely secure.
How does Flampion enter the game? The Pokémon was announced for the 7 km eggs during the Lunar New Year event. It is still unclear whether it will also spawn in the wild, but this seems likely. After all, it is not a baby Pokémon and should therefore not be exclusive to eggs.
Flampivian, the evolution of Flampion, will be quite strong, so you should secure as many Flampion as possible. We will show you its usability.
Flampivian becomes the best Fire Attacker
These are the stats: Flampion itself is not strong, which is why we only look at the stats of its evolution Flampivian:
Attack value: 263
Defense value: 114
HP value: 233
Max CP: 3105
Flampion and its evolution Flampivian
How strong will Flampivian be: Purely based on damage per second, Flampivian is the best Fire Attacker currently in the game. Generation 5 also brings the legendary Pokémon Reshiram, which will then be even better.
In comparison to Lavados, Flampivian is defeated a bit faster. It is roughly comparable to Skelabra and Lohgock.
Secure every Flampion: If the Fire Pokémon is indeed only included in 7 km eggs, then these eggs are worth getting again. If you also find it in the wild, then you should exchange information about spawns in your community.
You can find Flampion in the 7 km eggs
A good option are also trades. The chance of Lucky Pokémon is increased during the event. So trade every weak Flampion you can find. In the end, you might even have a chance for a good Lucky Pokémon.
What happens after the event? Flampion will also remain in Pokémon GO after the Lunar New Year. So you can secure the strong Pokémon then as well.
There is a new update in Pokémon GO with numerous highlights:
From now on, you can go on silent hunts with the new weapon that kills with just one bolt in Multiplayer. If you are looking for it in the menu – it belongs to the weapon class of DMRs (Designated Marksman Rifles), so it has no own category.
The Crossbow is not given away: If you want to have the crossbow, there are currently two options:
you have to complete a challenge in the multiplayer of CoD Modern Warfare. This way you can unlock the new Crossbow for free.
you can purchase a Blueprint for a special version of the crossbow in the in-game shop and use it immediately.
What you need to do for the Modern Warfare crossbow challenge
Do I need to select something special? The challenge can be played and progressed at any time, you do not need to select a specific mission or challenge in the quarters.
Only knowing the requirements and the weapon class you use for this challenge is important.
The right weapon for the challenge: Since the crossbow oddly counts as a DMR, the corresponding challenge must be completed with a DMR.
The right scope for the challenge: Once you have chosen a DMR, you need to equip the right sight for the weapon. For the challenge, the DMR must be equipped with a reflex sight. The mini-reflex sight Cronen LP945, for example, is excellent for this and is unlocked very early on the MK2 Carbine.
What exactly do you need to do? Once the weapon setup is complete, you need to achieve 5 DMR kills in a match – and do this 25 times. So you have to play at least 25 games and get at least 5 DMR kills in each of those games.
Tip: Also use the returning mode “Shoot or Ship, no matter” (“Shoot the Ship”). In this mode, you compete only on the maps Shipment and Shoot House in various modes. Due to the layout of the maps, the rounds finish faster and are more action-packed, allowing you to quickly reach your kills. Team Deathmatch (TDM) and Kill Confirmed are the best options.
We also recommend the Hardcore mode, as you usually kill with only one shot from the DMR – even to the body. Here, choose only fast modes like TDM or Kill Confirmed.
Buy the Crossbow in the Shop
This is how you get the crossbow from the shop: Alternatively, you can get the new Crossbow from the in-game shop. However, you will need the real money currency CoD Points (“Call of Duty” Points).
The blueprint for the special version of the crossbow “Ice Lance” is only available as part of the “Arctic Beast” bundle. This costs 1,200 CoD points, which is about €12.
Buyers of the bundle immediately gain access to the weapon blueprint, so they can use the special version of the crossbow immediately without having to unlock the regular weapon first.
Additionally, the Ice Lance already comes with several unlocked attachments such as a sight, a stock, or a bolt (ammunition in other weapons), and you can also use this weapon to unlock the regular crossbow.
Note: With the bundle, you can only play with the Ice Lance. The progress is saved. If you complete the challenge with the Ice Lance, you will be around level 15 with the crossbow after completing the challenge.
