Ubisoft has announced the return of the popular fantasy series Might and Magic. The autobattler “Might and Magic: Chess Royale” is set to be released in January. However, an unusually large number of players will compete against each other.
What kind of game will this be? Might and Magic: Chess Royale will be an auto chess in the style of Teamfight Tactics and Dota Underlords. The basic gameplay is similar to the mentioned titles:
The battles are all automatic.
You place champions on a game board that have different synergies with each other.
Champions can be purchased for gold, with the selection depending somewhat on luck.
3 champions of the same type combine into a stronger version.
You collect XP and can buy additional experience for gold. The higher your level is, the more champions are available on the field.
How does the new game differ? However, the new auto chess from Ubisoft also has differences compared to the known titles.
Instead of the usual 8, 100 players will compete against each other. Ubisoft itself describes the game as “Autobattler Royale.” However, you will still fight 1v1 against other players. Therefore, you will only encounter a fraction of the 99 opponents during a match.
Additionally, health points have been significantly reduced. You start with only 5 points and lose one point at the start of a defeat. Later in the game, you will even lose multiple health points directly.
This significantly reduces the gameplay duration, as can be seen in a gameplay video:
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What do we know about units? In Might and Magic: Chess Royale, units have two different attributes that provide additional bonuses when they are frequently on the field.
Furthermore, each champion has hints about the general play style such as “Melee DPS,” “Ranged DPS,” “Tank,” or “Support.” There is also a detailed window where data on health points, damage, and other details are shown.
What about items? The new auto chess from Ubisoft does not have NPC rounds and thus no items. The game is therefore much simpler than its competitors TFT or Underlords.
Today, on January 14, there are some exciting new features in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. A highlight is the introduction of a Gunfight mode that fans have long been wishing for.
Source of the information: In the Blog “This Week in Call of Duty“, the developers at Infinity Ward summarized the features that will be available to you later tonight.
Additionally, there are more details that are known and could soon be implemented.
These new features come today
When will the next updates come? Every Tuesday, including today, January 14, the playlists for Modern Warfare will be updated. This time, there will be 3 modes added:
Gunfight 3vs3: This mode was recently teased and is now coming to the game. On the small maps of Gunfight, you can now move in teams of 3 and battle each other.
Drop Zone: Here, you must hold and capture multiple drop zones. Killstreaks are only available through care packages that are dropped. The player who holds the most zones wins.
You can now also compete in 3 against 3 in the Gunfight.
Especially the Gunfight mode 3vs3 has been long requested by players. Now you can experience close combat with two friends. The fight will certainly become even tighter, as 3 players can better corner their opponents.
Where to get more XP: From January 17 to January 19 at 7 PM German time, there will be double XP and double weapon XP again. So it’s worth playing a bit more over the weekend to level up.
What features are expected soon? Infinity Ward is currently working on various bug fixes that have been concerning the community, including issues involving player collision and severe glitches where players go under the map.
N’Zoth’s attacks are imminent and are conquering old areas of World of Warcraft. We will reveal to you 10 important pieces of information to make sure you are well prepared when the old god’s assault begins with WoW Patch 8.3.
The WoW Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth is just around the corner and soon brings new content to World of Warcraft. Since there are a variety of new mechanics, we have listed the most important facts about N’Zoth’s attacks here to ensure you are well prepared for the start.
Attack in Uldum and the Vale of Eternal Blossoms: Instead of completely new areas, Patch 8.3 primarily features revised versions of two old areas. We are talking about the Vale of Eternal Blossoms (Mists of Pandaria) and Uldum (Cataclysm). Both locations are historically significant due to the titan facilities slumbering within them.
Accordingly, the two areas will be the focal point of many activities in Patch 8.3. You will spend a lot of time in the “new old” areas.
Anyone wishing to see the original version of the areas can – as usual – speak to the NPC Zidormi and be transported back to the old version of the zones before the attacks took place.
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10 Facts About the Invasions of N’Zoth in WoW Patch 8.3
We have compiled 10 tips and hints for you to ensure you are well prepared for N’Zoth’s attacks and know how they will unfold.
1. Attacks must be unlocked
Players cannot see the attacks on Uldum and the Vale of Eternal Blossoms right away. Instead, they must first meet a series of prerequisites to participate in and fend off the attacks. Every character must:
Have reached level 120
Have unlocked Nazjatar and played up to the quest “A Homeward Path”
Have unlocked the Heart Forge and Essences for the Heart of Azeroth
After that, you will start a rather long introductory questline with Magni Bronzebeard to unlock the attacks. You only need to play through this questline in full with your first character, while later characters can skip parts of it.
2. 5 factions can attack
The two areas will not only be directly attacked by the Black Empire, but also by other factions. However, these are bound to their locations, so you will never see the Mantis in Uldum. The following 5 factions can attack:
The Black Empire (Both Areas)
Amathet (Uldum)
Aqir (Uldum)
Mantis (Vale of Eternal Blossoms)
Mogu (Vale of Eternal Blossoms)
Only one faction can conduct an attack on an area at a time.
3. Attacks are subject to a fixed schedule
To ensure all players can experience all attacks, the attacks are subject to a fairly strict schedule. The Black Empire attacks one of the two areas for a full duration of 7 days – from one Wednesday to the next. In the meantime, the other area will also be attacked, but by the “smaller” factions in rotation.
An example: If Uldum is attacked by the Black Empire, this lasts for 7 days. During the same time, the Mantis will attack in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms for 3.5 days and will then be replaced by the Mogu, who will also attack for 3.5 days.
Then (on Wednesdays), the Black Empire will attack the Vale of Eternal Blossoms, and Uldum will be attacked first by the Aqir and then by the Amathet.
After a maximum of 2 weeks, you will have experienced all attacks.
4. There are 2 new world bosses
The attacks from the “smaller” factions will each be accompanied by a world boss. This boss can be defeated once per week like other world bosses and will drop loot with an item level of 445, which should be worthwhile for many players at least at the beginning.
5. “Catch Up Gear” is at item level 410 and suitable for twinks
During the attacks, enemies can repeatedly drop gear tokens. These are account-bound and only valid for a few classes of the respective armor type. You can use these tokens yourself or send them to your second characters to give them a solid starting gear at item level 410 – except for Azerite items, which are available at item level 415.
In contrast to the benthic gear from Nazjatar, this gear cannot be upgraded and it cannot be warforged. It is really only intended for new characters’ entry.
6. New reputation factions
New quests naturally come with new reputation factions. Two of them are involved in Patch 8.3 – one in Uldum and one in the Vale of Eternal Blossoms.
As rewards, there are not only pets, tabards, and mounts but also some useful items, such as an infinite enhancement rune priced at 50,000 gold. Especially raid players at mythic level will likely be eager for this.
Each attack comes with a large world quest that can be completed once per attack and offers a larger reward. However, there are also many small events to discover that do not appear on the world map, but only on the mini-map when the corresponding events are active.
It can be worthwhile to linger in the areas and explore, even if the world quest has already been completed.
The actual contents of the attacks are therefore a bit hidden and invite exploration.
8. The Visions of N’Zoth
Wherever the Black Empire attacks, you may occasionally discover small obelisks on the overview map. These mark the entrance to a lower vision of N’Zoth. Next to it stands a quest giver with a daily task that you should definitely accept. Most of the time the quest only asks you to kill 20 creatures in the vision. This is easy to complete and should be done regularly as the daily quest offers valuable resources.
9. War Mode brings extra currency
The War Mode is particularly significant in the new attacks, as it increases the rewards obtained, including important currencies. This bonus is equal for both sides, regardless of the balance of power in the respective region. So, anyone who can handle a little PvP competition should enable War Mode.
You must complete the quest fully in War Mode, as simply activating War Mode before turning in the quest is not possible and resets the bonus.
10. Flying will be difficult
Most players will likely have been able to fly in Uldum and the Vale of Eternal Blossoms for a long time, but should proceed with caution. Occasionally, strange voidworms circle over the areas. These attack players and slow their flight speed until they eventually crash down.
Anyone who flies too close to the worms will be killed in seconds and will also crash down.
“Just hop on the flying mount and go AFK” is therefore not a good solution if you do not want to frequently pay repair costs.
Are you excited for Patch 8.3 and the new content? Or are you not interested in Uldum and the Vale of Eternal Blossoms?
On January 12, 2020, the first American player of Black Desert Online reached level 66. It took a lot of grinding for this. He even streamed the special moment live on Twitch.
Who reached level 66? The first American to achieve the milestone level 66 in Black Desert is named Breeya. This is the same person who became the first Western player to reach level 65 in late May 2019.
Breeya streamed the moment of his triumph live on Twitch:
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How long did it take him? Breeya took a little more than 7 months (from the end of May to mid-January) for the latest level-up. We do not know the exact hours played during this time, but some deductions can be made from his streams:
Is Breeya the first player at level 66? No, several players from Taiwan reached level 66 before the American. This was reported by various users on reddit.
Additionally, it is unknown whether there are already players in Korea who have reached level 66.
From a Western perspective, however, Breeya is the first player. Compared to Europe, he is significantly ahead. The furthest player here is currently just scratching at 60%. We were already about 4 months behind at level 65.
What is special about the level-ups? In Black Desert, there is no maximum level. At level 60, all skills are unlocked, and afterwards, there are still small rewards such as health points or skill points that can improve attributes.
A level-up continues to improve the character, but the effort for it is immensely high:
To reach level 60, you already need 630 billion experience points. From there, the number doubles.
For level 66, 40 trillion experience points were already required.
It is suspected that the required amount of experience points will not increase after level 70. Whether this is indeed the case will probably be confirmed no earlier than 2022.
What rewards were there for reaching level 66? The jump to level 66 brought Breeya the following improvements:
An increase in health points to 3,582 (+24)
An increase in mana points to 1,642 (+17)
An increase in inventory weight to 2,345 (+4)
There were no new skills or other advantages. The biggest reward here is likely the recognition of other players and the achievement of self-imposed goals.
Do you find players who grind so hard admirable or crazy? What level have you reached in Black Desert? Let us know in the comments!
Sony has announced that it will not participate in E3 2020. Thus, the PlayStation company is skipping the important gaming fair for the second year in a row, even though the PS5 is coming this year. We look at the statements from Sony, competitor Microsoft (Xbox One), and organizer ESA.
This is what Sony says: They tell the site GamesIndustry that they feel the vision of the event does not match what they have planned for themselves. Instead of one E3, they want to visit “hundreds” of events to showcase games for PS4 and PS5.
After careful consideration, SIE has decided not to participate in E3 2020. We have great respect for ESA as an organization, but we do not feel that the vision of E3 2020 is the right stage for what we want to present this year.
We will build our global event strategy for 2020 by attending hundreds of events around the globe. The focus is on making our fans feel like part of the PlayStation family and having access to their favorite content. We have a fantastic line-up of titles coming to PlayStation 4, and with the upcoming launch of PlayStation 5, we look forward to a year of celebrating with our fans.
This is how ESA reacts: The organizers of E3, ESA (Entertainment Software Association), quickly published a statement on their website. It says:
“E3 is the showcase event to celebrate the video game industry and to showcase brands and innovations that redefine entertainment loved by billions of people around the world. E3 2020 will be an exciting high-energy show featuring new experiences, partners, exhibition spaces, activities, and a program that entertains newcomers and veterans alike.
Exhibitors interested in our activities will have the opportunity to get the attention of those brands that see E3 as a key opportunity to connect with video game fans worldwide.”
ESA’s statement regarding Sony’s announcement for E3 2020
XBOX boss says immediately: We are looking forward to E3
This is how Xbox reacts: The head of gaming at Microsoft, Phil Spencer, briefly confirmed in a tweet that they are looking forward to E3 and will be attending the event. 2020 is a milestone year for Team Xbox.
What’s behind it: It is a blow for E3 2020, but they appear confident and clearly signal that they believe in what they have to offer.
From Sony’s perspective, it is likely a tactical consideration. They believe that E3 needs Sony more to remain relevant than Sony needs E3 to generate additional attention.
The last E3 2019 without Sony was considered, in retrospect, the weakest E3 in a long time. Additionally, a data scandal caused further negative headlines: the addresses of journalists were leaked.
Wherever the PlayStation 5 and the new games for it are showcased, Sony apparently believes that there will be enough interest – even without the environment of an E3.
He was the big highlight of E3 2019: Keanu Reeves.
Additionally, according to industry insider Jason Schreier, there is a bad atmosphere between ESA and Sony. There are tensions. According to GamesIndustry, Sony supposedly prefers E3 as a “spectator fair,” while others want to maintain the character of an “industry fair.”
The last E3 2019 without Sony was considered, in retrospect, the weakest E3 in a long time. Additionally, a data scandal caused further negative headlines: the addresses of journalists were leaked.
The report from Niantic came only after various players exchanged information on reddit and found out that no one has gotten the Shiny Alola Vulpix from the quest.
Alola Vulpix could not be Shiny from the quests
Are more quests affected? From the current field researches, it should only be the quests around Alola Vulpix and Sniebel. At least there are no reports of further faulty tasks yet.
However, there are indications that the task “Use 10 Nanab Berries when catching Pokémon”, which was present in the last field researches, could not yield a Shiny Scyther. At least hundreds of players claim that they were not successful with the quest.
Are the missing Shinys confirmed? There is still no official confirmation from Niantic. However, one can be quite sure that the quests are faulty. After all, Scyther and Sniebel also have a higher Shiny chance than other Pokémon. Therefore, a sighting of them in the field researches would not be unlikely.
Niantic is likely to comment on this topic in the next few hours. Possibly, the Sniebel quest will also be removed from the field research.
From September to December, Scyther seems to have been affected by this error.
Can you confirm? If you have received a Shiny Sniebel or Shiny Scyther from the above-mentioned field researches, please write it here in the comments or share it in our Facebook group for Pokémon GO.
Have you made this setting yet? This way you can save a lot of time:
Already 6 cutscenes from the WoW Patch 8.3 have been extracted from the game data. Here you can watch them.
The Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth for World of Warcraft is not yet released, but the data miners from wowhead have already diligently examined the game data for some cutscenes. They found some and unearthed several cutscenes that play at various points in the patch. These mainly include the “End of War” cinematics, but also the introductory clips for Vulpera and the new Death Knights.
Spoiler warning: The short in-game sequences contain some story spoilers for Patch 8.3. If you prefer to go into the patch without prior knowledge, you should not continue reading. Alternatively, read how 3 addons can completely change your WoW experience.
This is the Vulpera intro: Anyone who creates one after the unlocking of the Vulpera will see this short intro sequence. It shows a camera movement through Orgrimmar, showcasing the Vulpera slowly becoming part of the Horde and seeking their place among them.
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Here is the Mechagnome intro: The Mechagnomes also have a short video. It shows the city of Mechagon and explains that the Mechagnomes have now found a balance between their own personality and the enhancement of their bodies. They wish to maintain this balance and join their gnomish cousins in the Alliance.
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This is the Death Knight intro: This cinematic likely plays at the end of the introductory quest for the Death Knights of all allied races. It shows the Lich King Bolvar creating new champions to become a greater force of death. All allied races and the Pandaren thus become Death Knights.
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This is the “End of War” of the Alliance: This short clip shows the final conversation of the leaders of the Alliance. The Horde and Alliance have signed a peace treaty, which Anduin now announces to the leaders. Tyrande, still in her Night Warrior form, does not accept this and rejects any peace. Driven by revenge, she turns away and vows to hunt the Banshee Queen wherever she may be.
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This is the “End of War” of the Horde: The Horde also gathers for a meeting after the treaty and discusses a new Warchief. When it seems that no one is suitable, Thrall considers it a good idea to establish a council. The leaders of the Horde will form this council and decide together on the future course within the faction.
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The fate of Ra-den: The last cinematic shows the Heart Chamber, which is just being attacked by N’Zoth. He attempts to take over the Heart Chamber with the power of Ny’alotha, and even the united forces of MOTHER, Magni, and the Champion cannot prevent this. However, through Ra-den’s intervention, it is possible to close the portal. The titanic servant is consumed by the Void in the process and is presumably dead.
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With Shadow, there is a competitor in cloud gaming. What does Shadow offer, and why might Shadow become the better alternative to Google Stadia for some players?
What is Shadow? Shadow is a cloud service like Google’s Stadia or Microsoft’s xCloud. There are no downloads; instead, users of the service do everything in the cloud, provided they have a stable and fast internet connection.
Unlike Stadia or xCloud, Shadow streams a Windows 10 PC in the cloud, not just the games.
Who is behind Shadow? Shadow is operated by the French company Blade SAS, headquartered in Paris. About 200 people work at Blade, jointly developing the cloud service Shadow. Blade first launched the cloud service Shadow in a closed beta in France in November 2017.
On Shadow’s official website, various configurations can be pre-ordered that correspond to a certain performance. If the storage size is too small, it can be further expanded. Image source: Shadow, Blade SAS.
When will Shadow be officially available? The new configuration packages from Shadow will officially launch in April 2020. Currently, Shadow can be pre-ordered on the manufacturer’s website (external link).
The manufacturer offers various configurations that promise different levels of performance. For a small fee, you can also increase the storage space to 2 TB.
What kind of internet connection do I need? According to the manufacturer, Shadow works with 5 Mbit/s, but a connection of at least 15 Mbit/s is recommended. This is sufficient for desktop use, but when gaming, you may encounter artifacts. We found that with 35 – 50 Mbit/s, you are on the safe side for gaming. With 5 Mbit/s, you can start the desktop, but gaming will not be enjoyable.
Shadow aims to provide gaming for everyone
The developers aim for the “democratization of gaming for everyone.” They mean that everyone should have the same chance to play and enjoy PC games. With cloud gaming, the barrier of needing powerful hardware for gaming to compete with other players would be removed.
That’s why Shadow focuses on a deliberately simple concept for the app and overlay with straightforward menus, so users can start playing immediately.
Shadow aims to provide a simple concept so that players can start directly. Image source: Shadow, Blade SAS.
What about latency with Shadow? According to the developers, there are seven servers in Europe, which should ensure a connection to the servers. Gaming is generally possible in other countries as well, but with significantly higher latency.
Google Stadia faces the same issue and is trying to combat negative latency.
What do all cloud services offer?
Cloud technology, especially in gaming (here: Google Stadia), offers various advantages for gamers. Image source: Google.
This is the same with Stadia and Shadow: Stadia, Shadow, xCloud, and many other services have one thing in common: They operate through the cloud. Data is stored there and streamed from there.
Data is loaded and processed in data centers and then sent back to the player. Inputs with mouse and keyboard are sent back to the data center, so the server knows what the player is doing or where they are located.
A fast and stable internet connection is therefore a prerequisite – otherwise, you’ll be staring at a blank screen.
All cloud services offer gaming on all devices. Destiny 2 on a smartphone or Assassin’s Creed Odyssey on a tablet? With cloud gaming, that’s no problem.
What is the difference between Shadow and Stadia?
Shadow appears like a virtual machine. However, it relies completely on the cloud. Image source: Shadow, Blade SAS.
What is the difference from other cloud services? Shadow presents itself as a pure service provider. This means that Shadow delivers hardware in the cloud, an app, and the appropriate infrastructure. Games or software cannot be purchased from Shadow.
With Google Stadia or xCloud, you stream games. This means a shooter like Destiny 2 is streamed through the cloud. With Shadow, you stream a complete PC with desktop. You can also run hardware-demanding applications like rendering on it. So, Shadow is not purely focused on gaming.
Instead, you can install anything you’ve already purchased on Shadow’s virtual desktop. Whether Steam, Uplay, or Battle.net – all no problem. Unlike Google Stadia, you do not have to buy games again. The developers call it “no fight for content” – no struggle over game revenue or percentages (“Commission”) on game purchases.
Another difference lies in the details: Games on Shadow are not optimized for the cloud specifically, as they rely on the standard Steam, Epic, or Uplay versions. Games on Google Stadia have been specially optimized for the cloud.
Google Stadia vs. Shadow
In the following section, we will show you what Shadow and Stadia offer and when which service might be the better choice for you.
When is Shadow my choice?
If you have a fast internet connection and a large game library with any of the well-known distributors like Steam, GOG, or Epic, then Shadow may be interesting for you. With Shadow, you can play all the games you’ve already purchased and only pay for the cloud service. If you are also interested in other hardware-intensive software, then Shadow is also an interesting alternative.
Also, if you mainly want to play F2P games like Fortnite or Apex, Shadow could also be interesting, as any game and program can be streamed with Shadow. Therefore, VR over the cloud would also be possible.
However, keep in mind that the games on Shadow are not cloud-optimized like those on Google Stadia.
When is Stadia the better choice?
Google Stadia, like Shadow, offers a complete range of devices. However, unlike Shadow, Stadia does not allow you to use your library from Steam or Epic. Image source: Google.
If you just want to play and have not purchased titles due to weak hardware, Stadia may be the more interesting alternative in the long run. Purchased titles remain in your library, and from spring 2020, you can also play acquired games on Google Stadia without a subscription to Stadia Pro. If you only want to play in Full HD, this is perfectly sufficient.
Another advantage of Google Stadia: Since the games were developed specifically for Google Stadia and cloud gaming, they are also optimized for the cloud.
If you are also interested in exclusive titles, then Stadia is also the better choice. Because Shadow only sees itself as a service provider and offers neither games for purchase nor exclusive titles.
Uplay Plus is an offer from Ubisoft. Those who pay for the subscription service get access to the entire game library from Ubisoft. Image source: Ubisoft.
Also interesting is Google’s partnership with Ubisoft: Those who purchase Uplay+ can stream all titles from Ubisoft via Stadia using the subscription model.
What does the future look like? Cloud gaming is a new approach to gaming. Instead of a powerful gaming PC, cloud gaming requires a fast internet connection. For players with weak hardware whose internet connection is also poor, it offers no benefits.
It also raises the question of whether cloud gaming will prevail in the long term and whether cloud services like Google Stadia, Microsoft xCloud, or Shadow will ultimately be profitable and generate revenue without suddenly pulling the plug.
Do you see cloud services as an alternative to traditional PCs, or do you prefer a PC that sits under your desk?
Are you interested in the competition from Google? Then check out our overview article. Here we have summarized all the important information for you:
Destiny 2 should receive hotfix 2.7.0.2 today, January 14, on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia. However, the planned update has been postponed.
Actually, a small fix for Destiny 2 was supposed to be implemented tonight, January 14, in the form of a hotfix. However, this has been postponed. Bungie officially announced this via Twitter. Additionally, the winter Dawning event is supposed to end today.
No maintenance work and server down in Destiny 2 on January 14?
The maintenance has been postponed: For Destiny players in our region, hotfixes usually come at an inconvenient time: after work.
In the past, maintenance has typically been scheduled from 5 PM to often 9 PM. The corresponding update is usually available around 6 PM – at the same time as the weekly reset.
However, today these maintenance works are cancelled. At least that is what the Destiny developer announced on Bungie Help on Twitter. It currently looks like you can enjoy your evening with Destiny in relaxation. The reason for the postponement is currently unknown (8:15 AM on January 14).
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What should change with update 2.7.0.2 in Destiny 2?
Tonight is the planned end of the Christmas event. Even without the hotfix, the Dawning will likely go offline for the rest. So take the time until then to bake properly and collect rewards.
Update 2.7.0.2 was also supposed to fix some known issues in Destiny 2. A fix for these errors was announced:
A bug causes Tess’ Eververse icon in the Tower to flash, even if you have nothing to do or collect there. Not a game-breaking bug, but still annoying.
Significantly more disturbing is the bugged obelisk in the EDZ. It was actually planned for Guardians to finally interact with the object without any issues today. Clearly, a little more patience is needed here.
Should actually work as planned today: the EDZ obelisk
Moreover, Bungie was supposed to address the exotic bow Wishender with today’s update. This bow deals insanely high damage in certain situations. However, most players do not perceive this as an issue.
On the contrary, for many, bows (okay, one bow) are now really fun for the first time. The community manager has also forwarded this feedback to the relevant teams at the Destiny developer. He does not rule out a possible bow buff in the future.
So it looks like the Robin Hoods and Legolas impersonators among the Guardians will have to wait a little longer to shoot powerful arrows.
These issues are also known: Bungie’s development team informs that they are also working on other issues that are planned to be addressed later:
The quest for the exotic bow Leviathan’s Breath causes difficulties. The weapon from Season 8 cannot currently be approached by all players.
The gesture “Wacky Laughter” is causing trouble. It cannot be unequipped once it is already equipped.
The battle for the biggest streamers in the world continues. With Rachel “Valkyrae” Hofsetter, Twitch loses one of its biggest female streamers. The 28-year-old American is moving to YouTube Gaming after building a community on Twitch with Fortnite .
Who is she? The 28-year-old Rachel Marie Hofsetter, known as Valkyrae, has been a streamer on Twitch since 2016.
Breslau says: Valkyrae’s agency would have brokered the deal for her. They are working to secure the best possible deals for all their clients on Mixer, Twitch, YouTube, or Facebook.
Valkyrae herself announced the transition in a Twitter clip. In the video, she shows milestones of her life and also signs of her personal success that benefited her loved ones. Now she is ready to open a new chapter in her life.
Starting from January 14, she will stream exclusively on YouTube.
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YouTube recruits streamers who are already on YouTube
This is what it’s about: One can apply what the head of YouTube Gaming, Ryan Wyatt, said regarding the recruitment of Jack “CouRage” Dunlop.
The exclusive recruitment of streamers is a way to strengthen YouTube’s presence in “streaming”.
When YouTube looks at whom to recruit, they pay attention to the fact that the talents already have an “established presence” on YouTube. (via The Verge)
Wyatt therefore sees such exclusive contracts as investments by YouTube Gaming in “existing talent” that they believe in and wish to further develop.
Corinna Kopf: She also left Twitch, but a ban for inappropriate clothing played a role.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare offers many challenges that entice players to engage. But what if you find those boring? We present some weapon builds that will make Modern Warfare more challenging for you.
What kind of builds are these? The various setups and builds we show you here are special mod combinations for weapons that completely transform them. As a result, the weapons may suddenly belong to different categories or play very differently.
The goal of these builds is to provide you with weapons that change your gameplay experience in Modern Warfare and mix up your playstyle. You should fight with familiar weapons – but in a way you don’t know.
As a heads up: These setups can be quite difficult to master and are not “S-Tier”. So, they are not necessarily the “best weapons” and certainly not the best weapons in their respective categories.
The builds are meant to showcase new nuances in the weapons and gameplay and give you an incentive to try out as much as possible in Modern Warfare.
How do I build the weapons?
What you need for this: If you want to try our builds, you should first familiarize yourself with the Gunsmith feature of Modern Warfare. This is necessary to build the weapons we present to you.
If you want to use the weapons in multiplayer modes, you also need to level them up, as many attachments are only available at later weapon levels. If you just want to try them out, you can simply assemble them in a private game.
If you like a build, you can save it as your own blueprint and name it. Then the weapon setup can be accessed just like a blueprint and will be immediately applied to the weapon. This also makes it easier for you to adjust the builds to your preferences.
Some players even transformed it into a deadly sniper rifle, even though it really shouldn’t be able to do that as a shotgun. After some nerfs, it disappeared from the focus of complaints. However, its sniper build still works.
This is how you build the weapon
This is what you need:
Base weapon: 725
Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolithic)
Barrel: Tempus 32″ Competition
Sight: Brownlee 32mm Scope
Ammunition: Slug
Perk: Full Metal Jacket
This setup turns the 725 into a sniper rifle capable of hitting accurately even at the longest ranges. However, you must keep in mind that the muzzle velocity is lower than that of snipers, so you have to compensate more.
Blue perk: Cold-Blooded or Overkill (with an SMG as secondary weapon)
Red perk: Ghost or Alert Yellow perk: Scout
Equipment: Claymore and Smoke Grenade
Field upgrade: Ammo Box, Mobile Cover or Tactical Insertion
Where is the best place to use the build? As it is a sniper rifle with relatively slow aim-down-sight time, this build is particularly suitable for large maps or the Ground War mode.
Strong weapon at long distances, kills with few hits
Useful for unlocking “Splinter” and “Forest” camos
Contra
requires a lot of practice and good sniper training
only two shots, allows very few mistakes
2. Scar – The DMR Assault Rifle
What is this setup? This setup is a version of the Scar, which players probably know from Counter-Strike. There, the Scar was not an assault rifle, but a semi-automatic sniper rifle.
In our variant, we turn the Scar into a DMR that leans somewhat towards the sniper rifle.
This is how you build the weapon
This is what you need:
Base weapon: FN Scar 17
Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolithic)
Barrel: FORGE TAC 20″ LC
Sight: Variable Zoom Scope
Stock: XRK Obelisk Pro
Perk: Full Metal Jacket
This is how you build the loadout
This is the build we recommend:
Secondary weapon: X16 or Pila
Blue perk: Looting or Cold-Blooded
Red perk: Hardline or Ghost
Yellow perk: Shrapnel or Scout
Equipment: Claymore and Snapshot Grenade
Field upgrade: Dead Silence and/or Special Ammunition
Since this loadout allows for many combinations, activating the “Specialist” is recommended for this build. This way, you forgo the various killstreaks and instead receive additional perks with more kills.
Where is the best place to use the build? As this is a DMR with relatively high rate of fire and good damage, you can use it almost anywhere. Just avoid fast-paced modes like Team Deathmatch, Free-for-All, and Kill Confirmed.
Pros and Cons:
Pro
Useful for unlocking “Splinter” and “Forest” camos
larger magazine than most DMRs and snipers
Contra
less accurate at long distances
requires a lot of practice
3. PKM – The Submachine Gun LMG
What is this setup? This weapon setup allows you to effectively rack up kills. It takes the best LMG, the PKM, and transforms it into an assault rifle that is almost as mobile as an SMG.
In this build, you forgo everything else to achieve as much mobility as possible. The corresponding setup gives you a fairly balanced weapon.
This is how you build the weapon
This is what you need:
Base weapon: PKM
Barrel: Compact 18.2″ Barrel
Laser: 1mW Laser or Tactical Laser (better, but visible to enemies)
Stock: No Stock
Grip: Textured Grip Tape
Perk: Sleight of Hand
This is how you build the loadout
This is the build we recommend:
Secondary weapon: .50 GS (similar to the setup below), .357 (similar to a shotgun) or Combat Knife
Blue perk: Looting, KRD, or Sprinting
Red perk: Hardline
Yellow perk: Battle-Hardened
Equipment: Semtex and Stim
Field upgrade: Dead Silence and/or Ammo Box (without Looting)
Where is the best place to use the build? This build is comparable to our recommended Run & Gun build for the MP7. You do reload much more slowly and are a bit slower overall, but you deal significantly more damage, are stronger at distance, and are generally more precise.
You can score points in faster modes or in more tactical formats and Ground War when you want to rush enemy positions. The damage and frequency of the PKM should be sufficient to make quick work of entrenched opponents when you break through the front.
Pros and Cons:
Pro
Useful for unlocking “Dragon” camos
high mobility
extremely precise from the hip and quick to aim down sights
Contra
no longer suitable for stationary use like guarding areas
very long reload time
4. Bizon – The Submachine Gun MG
What is this setup? This setup is basically the opposite of the above PKM setup. It turns a fast Bizon, which is actually meant for fast playstyles, into a powerful “MG” with 84 rounds in the drum.
You forego MP-typical mobility and instead build for range, damage, and control – evenly across the board.
This is how you build the weapon
This is what you need:
Base weapon: PP-19 Bizon
Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolithic)
Barrel: 8.7″ Steel
Ammunition: 84-Round Spiral Magazines
Grip: Textured Grip Tape
Perk: Full Metal Jacket
Like with the 725, the suppressor here only serves to increase effective range. The concealment of shots is secondary.
This is how you build the loadout
This is the build we recommend:
Secondary weapon: X16, 1911, or Combat Knife
Blue perk: Looting
Red perk: Hardline or Killstreak
Yellow perk: Shrapnel
Equipment: Semtex or Thermite (in Ground War) and Stim
Field upgrade: Dead Silence or Special Ammunition
Where is the best place to use the build? Since you play with this build similarly to an assault rifle or an LMG, it is also suitable for similar areas of operation. You are particularly good at holding positions and securing areas.
Modes with tactical elements like Domination or Headquarters are your main areas of application. A significant advantage of the setup is the accuracy of the weapon. After the first 10-20 shots, the weapon virtually does not recoil at all, which allows for precise kills in sustained fire.
Pros and Cons:
Pro
Large magazine with low spread during sustained fire
strong for guarding areas
comparable to assault rifles and LMGs, but counts as an SMG for challenges
Contra
ammo/damage is weaker than LMGs
significantly lower mobility than other SMGs
5. Origin 12 – The DMR Shotgun
What is this setup? This setup fits quite well between the efficiency of a shotgun in close combat and the DMR build of the Scar. You modify the Origin 12 to make it deadly at short to medium ranges.
The advantage over the 725 sniper shotgun, however, is that the Origin 12 fires semi-automatically and has a significantly larger magazine. You are therefore less prone to mistakes but also have slightly less range and precision.
This is how you build the weapon
This is what you need:
Base weapon: Origin 12
Barrel: FORGE TAC Precision or FORGE TAC Aficionado (a little more accurate, but brings more disadvantages)
Sight: any medium-range scope, such as Cronen C380 Pro-Scope
Underbarrel: Command Foregrip or Stock: FTAC Hunter
Ammunition: 8-Round Shotgun Magazines
Perk: Full Metal Jacket
This is how you build the loadout
This is the build we recommend:
Secondary weapon: Combat Knife or 725 (with Overkill)
Blue perk: Cold-Blooded or Overkill
Red perk: Hardline
Yellow perk: Scavenger or Scout
Equipment: C4 or Throwing Knife and Stun
Field upgrade: Ammo Box or Trophy System
Where is the best place to use the build? This loadout is useful wherever DMRs are also applicable – with a slight bias towards shorter distances. Especially medium and smaller maps as well as modes with tactical elements are good for this setup.
Useful for unlocking “Splinter” and “Forest” camos
High rate of fire and kills in few shots
Contra
less accurate at long distance, requires precise aiming
somewhat small magazine
Other Special Builds
What other weapons are there? In addition to the builds mentioned above, we want to introduce you to a special weapon setup and discuss some other possible setups. Since the setup below is a secondary weapon, we have not included it in the main list.
Bonus: .50 GS – Deadly Hand Cannon with Obstruction
What kind of weapon is this? This setup is more of a fun weapon, but it is still quite powerful. You transform the .50 GS (“Desert Eagle”) into a true hand cannon that can kill with two shots even at medium range.
What makes it special, however, is that you hardly can aim with it. This isn’t necessarily a downside, but it makes the experience more enjoyable for you (and possibly more frustrating for opponents). It definitely ensures some laughs.
This is how you build the weapon:
Base weapon: .50 GS
Muzzle: Oil Can Suppressor
Barrel: FORCE TAV Compensator
Trigger: Quality Trigger
Grip: Textured Grip Tape
Perk: Full Metal Jacket
What makes it so special? Although this setup is indeed strong, you are somewhat obstructing yourself. Because with the oil can suppressor, you are blocking your view.
You’ll have to estimate where exactly you’re aiming. While this is technically a downside, it generally helps you get better at estimating where shots land without relying on aiming.
Additionally, you challenge yourself a bit more. Can you take down an enemy without even seeing him properly?
Secret Weapons in Modern Warfare
Additionally, there are also secret weapons in Modern Warfare. These are certain real weapon models that are not present in the game by name, but can be derived from modifications of other weapons.
With Shadowkeep, Destiny 2 received a new armor system – the so-called Armor 2.0. However, many feel that the new armor standard is not consistently thought out. We show where there are still weaknesses and where players urgently wish for improvements.
What is Armor 2.0?Armor 2.0 is the current armor system of Destiny 2, which was introduced with the Shadowkeep expansion in the fall of 2019.
This significantly overhauled the original system. Players should finally be able to customize their Guardians without having to compromise between looks and functionality. For example, armor with strong stats but poor aesthetics can still be given a cool appearance.
What is the problem with Armor 2.0? Not everyone is satisfied with the new standard. While there were indeed new freedoms, they were not to the extent that many had hoped.
In the eyes of many Guardians, Armor 2.0 was definitely a step in the right direction, but the system is seen as not consistently thought out or not fully developed in several areas. There are some annoying weaknesses.
These 3 things would improve Armor 2.0
Shortly after the launch of this new system, concrete suggestions began to circulate that address the areas where the system still has weaknesses. Just three of them could eliminate the most annoying problems of Armor 2.0 and make it what many have wished for from the outset.
These changes are what players would like to see in Armor 2.0:
Universal Ornaments for all armor pieces
The desire for an unrestricted ornament system is likely to be one of the most important aspects for many Guardians regarding Armor 2.0.
Through so-called universal ornaments, players can change the appearance of legendary armor pieces within Armor 2.0 and customize it to their liking. However, Armor 2.0 does not offer the advertised freedoms that many were expecting.
Once players have earned or acquired these Eververse armors or ornaments, they can transfer their appearance to all armor pieces using the corresponding ornament slot within Armor 2.0. Exotics, however, are excluded from this as they are tied to their unique appearance.
However, regular armor pieces cannot be used as ornaments on other armors. For example, Trials sets or the armors from the faction rallies are not available as ornaments either.
In short: not every armor piece that has already been found can transfer its appearance to another armor. Therefore, the promised freedom cannot always be realized. As a result, a hard-farmed armor piece with strong sets often still falls short of the players’ aesthetic desires.
Here, players simply wish: let us use the appearance of all previously collected armor pieces as ornaments and project them onto other equipment. That would align with what many have envisioned from the outset.
Even in functionality, the announced freedoms ultimately did not turn out to be as generous as initially hoped by some Guardians. With Armor 2.0, the armor pieces gained a so-called elemental affinity, which limited the customization options in the form of armor mods.
Not all mods can be easily applied to every armor piece or slot. All armor pieces are assigned to one of the three elements (Arc, Void, Solar), and this affiliation ultimately determines which mods can be applied to the respective armor. This, in turn, has a decisive influence on gameplay.
Yes, there are also universal mods. However, many are dependent on the element. For example, support mods for shotguns are only found on Arc armor pieces. Armor pieces with Solar or Void affinity are therefore of little interest to shotgun players.
Due to RNG, it is anything but guaranteed to receive the corresponding armor piece with the matching element. This problem becomes particularly pronounced with rare Exotics.
Thus, artificial restrictions are still created with Armor 2.0, which opposes the promised uncompromising freedom. As a result, build diversity is more limited rather than increased. The randomness factor also plays a more significant role here.
Another problem with Armor 2.0 are the so-called seasonal mod slots. Armors that are thematically tied to a specific season have such a mod slot.
The problem is: seasonal mods from other seasons cannot be applied to these seasonal slots. Thus, a seasonal armor piece from Season 8 will not function with a seasonal mod from Season 9. For example, an armor piece from the Vex Offensive or the latest raid cannot be used in conjunction with the Obelisk mods from the Season of Dawn.
However, in order to benefit from these new mods, players are essentially forced to farm the current seasonal armor every season and use it if they want good stats while simultaneously utilizing the latest mods. This is also not in line with the promised great freedoms that were supposed to come with Armor 2.0.
Here, players wish that the new seasonal mods could be used with every previous armor, making them universal. Few will want to leave behind their hard-earned and often expensive upgraded armor sets with good stats from season to season.
What do you think of Armor 2.0 so far? Where do you see the biggest weaknesses of the new system? Would these 3 improvement suggestions make the system acceptable for you?
For a quest in Pokémon GO, you also have to take a photo of your Pokémon. This can take quite a while if you have to search for the monster on the screen beforehand. We show you how to do it faster.
This is the situation: “Take a snapshot of a Pokémon” or “Take a photo of your buddy” are quests that are known in Pokémon GO. These tasks can be solved quite quickly if you turn off a setting.
Then you no longer have to annoyingly search for your Pokémon in AR+ mode and scan the ground for movements.
AR+ mode can be deactivated
What you need to do: Go to your settings in Pokémon GO. You can find them by tapping the Pokéball in the bottom center of your screen. In the top right, you’ll see “Settings”.
AR+ is a bit further down. There you need to uncheck it and deactivate the AR+ mode. Once you have done that, you can only take pictures in the regular AR mode.
If there is no checkmark for AR+, then the mode is off.
What is it good for? When AR+ mode is turned off, you don’t have to endlessly search on the screen for the Pokémon. It simply appears directly on your phone, and you can photograph it.
This also applies to your buddy if you want to pet or feed him.
This saves an incredible amount of time, as looking for the Pokémon can also take a minute. It needs a smooth surface. In regular AR mode, it doesn’t need that.
You can turn the AR+ mode back on for funny AR pictures.
What if I want to take beautiful pictures? Surely the AR mode is not suitable for that. It just doesn’t look “realistic” anymore when the Pokémon is in the picture.
If you want to photograph Pokémon again because you are at a cool backdrop, you can simply turn the AR+ mode back on. For that, you just have to check the setting again.
In Teamfight Tactics, it is important to know how to combine items and which champions bring which attributes. Cheat sheets are popular for this purpose. With a tool, you can use them as an in-game overlay and utilize other useful functions.
What kind of tool is it? The tool we want to introduce to you is called TFTacticts. It is a free overlay that offers you many functions:
It shows you all items and possible combinations directly in the game.
What can the overlay do exactly? In the upper left corner, there is a champion overview. There, you see the champions you have on the field (top row). Detailed statistics for the champions and what changes when you upgrade them are available.
In the row below, you see a team of champions that you want to “rebuild”. You can create your own teams or select directly from the meta-combs.
The team comb menu in TFTactics
In the lower left corner, there is an item overview. When you hover your mouse over a corresponding icon, you can see how it is assembled and what it can do.
Finally, you can find your name above the “bench.” There you can see current statistics of the fights. Additionally, you will receive information about your chances of rolling certain rarities of champions when you hover over them with the mouse.
What does the tool offer for match history? TFTactics is great for analyzing past matches. You can see how many of your matchups you have won and with which combo.
Does the tool have disadvantages? For TFTactics to function as an overlay in the game, you need the Overwolf application. You automatically download it with it. You can learn more about Overwolf on the official website.
TFTactics also uses advertisements so that it can be offered for free. The tool also offers an English version, but not a German one. Knowledge of champion and item names is accordingly required.
Finally, you should also keep an eye on the champion combos. These are currently up to date, but that may change with a new patch.
Are there alternative tools? Yes, besides TFTactics, there are Blitz.gg and Facecheck. The latter also requires Overwolf, while Blitz.gg does not. Both offer similar functions, but overall less than TFTactics.
TFT and auto battlers, in general, unexpectedly emerged in 2019 from a small mod. They are among the games that have positively surprised us:
In LoL (League of Legends) you can spend a lot of money if you want. We will show you how you can check in 2020 how much money you have invested in League of Legends.
Update from January 13, 2020: We have updated this article for you. Several months have passed since the original publication and you may have invested more money into the game by now. Check now how much money that has been.
What’s new? Riot Games has released a website where you can check how much money you have already invested in your LoL account. Players report that the website existed a few years ago, but it was taken down. However, it is back and working.
In LoL you can buy Riot Points. This is the currency with which you can purchase in-game items like skins, champions, or other cosmetic changes.
Many players are inclined to buy cool skins for their favorite champion. And that could become expensive over several years.
Select this and log in with your username and password.
Make sure you also select the correct server where you registered your account.
Update from January 13: Keep in mind that Riot Games changed your LoL accounts to Riot accounts in November 2019. Many players had to choose new usernames, which you now need for logging in.
After logging in, you will return to the support website.
The login button is now called “Show me the Money”
When you click on it, the amount you have invested in LoL will be displayed.
How much money have others spent? On Reddit, you can read about excited players who can hardly believe how much money they have already invested in the game.
“Oh hell, why did I have to see this? I have a problem”
“Haha no thanks (I have almost 900 skins)”
“I checked and it was 900 €. I regret nothing […]!”
“Oh 190 pounds, not bad. Will be more soon”
“790 € I’m so damn stupid. The game should be free to play. I fell into Riot’s trap, they made me addicted”
A player writes: “3100 dollars. Actually a bit less than I suspected after 9 years.”
Here at MeinMMO, the results are discussed in the community. Player Tim writes “Uff, 370 € in just 2 months of playtime =D. This can still become a lot.”
Others report amounts over 800 €, 900 €, and even over 5,000 €. What about you?
Your results? If you want, you can tell us in the comments how much money you have already invested in LoL. We will also include a poll here that you can participate in anonymously.
In GTA Online, the casino with its rooftops, pool, and grand appearance is a true eye-catcher. A player has now recreated it in Minecraft and is receiving a lot of positive feedback. Players say “That’s epic“.
What is special? A player shares his casino project with the GTA Online community, into which he invested two full days. During the construction, BentLeg25 was skeptical: “I thought the whole time, I was doing it wrong. But in my opinion, it turned out really well.”
On Reddit, he received over 3,600 upvotes and over 330 comments for his build in just one day. The community praises the video that shows various insights into the Minecraft version of the casino.
You can watch the video here:
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The casinos compared: We have compiled the various perspectives from the Minecraft video and the casino from GTA Online for you. This way, you can see how detailed the creator rebuilt the casino.
He writes that he spent two days of pure build time on it. He spread the project over three to four days.
What do players say? Overall, the feedback is positive. Players joke, “Nice, man! I can’t even tell the difference from the resolution I’m playing on.” or “The only thing missing is a valet villager.”
Others write:
Okay, that’s EPIC
That’s great. Probably PC players see consoles like this
Good job
It turned out really nice
What’s next? In the comments, many players wish to see the interior of the casino in Minecraft too. However, since that would be too extensive to fit into the size of this building, the builder wants to create it in another location.
“I was thinking about building it in another place and setting up a command block that teleports you there.”
In Borderlands 3 there are a multitude of powerful weapons. Even legendary weapons are abundant – which ones are worth getting?
What can this weapon actually do? Those who find legendary weapons in Borderlands 3 often do not immediately recognize what the firearm can actually do. Many abilities are hidden behind ominous description texts that reveal little.
However, some legendary weapons are perfect for further enhancing your Vault Hunter. While a lot depends on the respective build, it’s also important not to forget your own preferences. Here we show you some suggestions for weapons that you should try out with Zane, FL4K, Amara, and Moze.
3 strong legendary weapons for FL4K
Kings/Queens Call
If you are playing with FL4K, the probability is high that you will achieve as many critical hits as possible. The Kings Call and Queens Call are extremely well suited for such a FL4K build. They give you ammunition back when you score critical hits – and with FL4K’s “Fade Away” skill, that adds up quite a bit. Bosses can be dealt with very effectively using this weapon. You can obtain it in the fight against Tyreen the Destroyer.
After whom are the pistols likely named?
The Butcher
The Butcher is a Hyperion shotgun that also appeared in earlier Borderlands games. It has a very high rate of fire and deals a lot of damage. It is also well suited for FL4K, as you gain ammunition back with critical hits using the right skills. You can obtain The Butcher as a world drop or, for example, through the Loot-o-Gram.
FL4K deals a lot of damage
The Flood
The legendary weapon “The Flood” is primarily characterized by its extremely high rate of fire. It is not particularly accurate, but if you get close to your enemies and use the “Fade Away” skill, it still deals a lot of damage in a short time. You can find it as a world drop or from Lagromar in Konrad’s Hold.
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The Face-Puncher has a hidden ability: it deals melee damage. This means: the more you prioritize melee damage in your builds, the stronger the Face-Puncher becomes. For Amara players, this is the perfect shotgun. It is especially powerful against frozen enemies. You can find it as a world drop or from Handsome Jackie on Skywell-27.
Amara is known for melee damage
Brainstormer
The Brainstormer is a very powerful weapon when it comes to melting shields. You can benefit greatly from it in the Maliwan Takedown. You have increased chances of obtaining the gun from Killavolt and Katagawa Ball. Especially as Amara, you should use it: the Siren’s skills can enhance the Brainstormer’s ability to fire multiple electric balls at enemies upon hits.
The Cutsman is perfect against shields
Cutsman
The Maliwan SMG Cutsman is a favorite among many players – not just those who play Amara. However, especially in conjunction with an elemental build, it is a very powerful weapon. Bosses can be defeated well with it. You can find it as a world drop or from Borman Nates.
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Because it gives Zane the chance to activate all his kill skills – just through hits from his weapon. The Redistributor chains hits to several enemies, and every seventh shot is additionally reinforced. For Zane with “Seein Dead,” it is the perfect weapon to continuously activate kill skills.
Night Hawkin
The Night Hawkin is especially a favorite among Zane players who use Cryo builds. Additionally, the weapon has the special ability to become a fire elemental weapon at night while dealing cryo damage during the day. You can obtain it as a world drop or, with increased chances, from Demoskaggon.
With Zane you can quickly freeze many enemies
Lucians Call
The Lucians Call is a strong alternative if you prefer playing with assault rifles instead of SMGs. The cryo version is especially popular among Zane players, especially if you use “Seein Dead.” With critical hits, it produces additional ricochets and gives you back ammunition – it’s also a good alternative for FL4K. You can obtain it as a world drop or from the Loot-o-Gram.
If you have optimized Moze for a lot of ammunition regeneration, the Lucky 7 can help you, for example, take down bosses in seconds. The special DLC weapon comes with a lot of bonuses and is also worth it for other classes. You can obtain it as a world drop in the Handsome Jackpot.
Source: Borderlands Wiki
Flakker
The Flakker represents explosions. As a Torgue shotgun, it is perfect for Moze players if you want to deal a lot of splash damage. The combination was so good that the Flakker was nerfed – but it is still quite useful! You can find it as a world drop and from Manvark.
Despite nerfs, the Flakker is still strong
Laser-Sploder
The Laser-Sploder fires constant lasers and exploding rockets. That pretty much says it all. Moze benefits from the splash damage of the laser rocket launcher and can cause a lot of havoc. Additionally, the Laser-Sploder comes in various elemental variants. You can find it as a world drop or from Sylestro.
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Of course, you can also use these weapons easily with other Vault Hunters. If you are looking for a weapon that shoots everything to pieces with any class, you should take a look here:
Despite some issues, Monster Hunter World finds its players on Steam. A year and a half after the original release in August 2018, many seem to be returning with Iceborne. Apparently, new players are also getting into MHW. The player numbers on Steam are rising drastically. Even the peak player count from launch is back in reach.
Monster Hunter World was released on Steam on August 9, 2018: In that month, the game had an average of 188,291 players online and a peak of 329,333
now Iceborne is out and the peak player count has risen to 284,090
This strong increase in player numbers makes Monster Hunter World currently number 4 on Twitch, only behind the thriving CS:GO, PUBG, and the struggling DOTA 2.
Monster Hunter World is currently stronger on Steam than titles like GTA 5 or Destiny 2.
Thus, the number of Monster Hunters playing simultaneously has increased more than fourfold compared to December 2019 and is nearly back to the release level.
According to Steamcharts, the continuous rise in player numbers began on January 10. That night at 1:00 AM, MHW first surpassed 100,000 players logged in to Steam simultaneously. Already 10 hours later, Monster Hunter World had surpassed the 200,000 mark.
Here are the sales figures: The top seller list on Steam supports the impression from the Steam charts.
Apparently, not only veterans have purchased the expansion “Monster Hunter World: Iceborne”, but new players are also jumping in, as the base game “Monster Hunter World” is again in the top seller list.
A leak about Rainbow Six Quarantine has emerged, sharing new details about the shooter. Images of the structure, weapons, operators, and other content have been shared. However, there are doubts about the authenticity of the images.
What new information is available? In a reddit thread, 4 images of the structure of the new PvE shooter Rainbow Six Quarantine have been shared. From these, one should be able to deduce the gameplay structure:
It is supposed to be a tactical first-person shooter.
There will be three new locations: New York, San Francisco, and “TRC”, presumably Torreón City in Mexico.
The Rainbow Six Siege cosmetic system is also to be used for this shooter.
What is the truthfulness of this information? It is currently hard to say. The general information matches what was shared in the announcement at E3.
There, it was mentioned that it would be a PvE co-op experience, inspired by the Outbreak event from Rainbow Six Siege. It involved fighting hordes of zombies. The return of already known operators was also confirmed there.
However, there is also resistance on reddit against the leak. In the documents, armor materials are shown, which a fan is said to have designed. Therefore, the details of the leak should be taken with caution.
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What else is in the leaks? The leaked images suggest that the 21 operators are divided into 3 playstyles: Assault, Recon, and Support. The attackers and defenders from Rainbow Six Siege apparently work together against the AI.
Among the enemies, there are also known foes that were part of the Outbreak event in Rainbow Six Siege, including: Grunt, Breacher, Rooter, Smasher, and Apex.
For personal character development, there will be a new operator progression system.
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In the missions, Rainbow Six Quarantine relies on different game modes, including:
Sabotage
Escort
Disruption
Hunt
The last image, in turn, shows the scenarios and possible locations where Rainbow Six Quarantine is supposed to take place. As mentioned at the beginning, these are presumably New York City, San Francisco, and Torreón in Mexico.
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There is now little mobility in Fortnite. Professional player Ninja wishes for more movement, but is it really needed? Our author Eilyn thinks: No! We present you the different opinions on this.
What is the current situation in Fortnite? At the start of the new chapter, several items were removed from the game. This significantly limited mobility in Fortnite. These many items existed in previous seasons that were used for movement:
Jump Pads
Quads
Hoverboards
Ballers
Rifts
Mechs
Shopping Carts
Planes
Golf Carts
All these items were removed at the beginning of Chapter 2. However, one means of transportation was introduced: the Motorboat. This, however, primarily functions on water.
The planes were already a radical change in Fortnite
Does Fortnite really need more mobility?
Although there are currently few means of transport in Fortnite, I don’t find that bad as an active player. Here are my reasons:
1. No frequent interruptions from third parties
Why is this an advantage? Who doesn’t know it? You’re in a fight against a team, and suddenly other opponents appear out of nowhere. They either arrived flying or driving.
You feel pressured because you hear footsteps from all directions that you cannot assign. If you’re unlucky, you have already been weakened by the initial fight and are therefore an even more suitable target.
The limited mobility has significantly improved this. Other teams are more focused on running to the safe zone rather than challenging a fight.
2. Longer survival chances
Why is this an advantage? If you land at the outer edge of the map where there are no opponents, you have enough time to gather loot.
After that, you usually have a longer way to the safe zone, but on the way, you can still gather materials and encounter few to no opponents.
This significantly increases survival chances because you will only confront a fight later. Ideally, you will have already collected good loot and enough materials.
The longer you survive, the more experience points you gain, which are needed for upgrading the Battle Pass.
3. It evokes nostalgia
As a player who has been involved since the beginning, I like to think back to the old days of Fortnite.
Of course, it won’t be the same as before, but Chapter 2 Season 1 has strong similarities with the first seasons from Chapter 1:
In the past, you also had to run to the safe zone as quickly as possible, and if you got caught in the storm, you just had bad luck. But it wasn’t so bad, because there was no other option.
That’s why I find it completely fine not to have means of transport and literally run away from the “evil” storm.
The mobility in Fortnite is being discussed
Why is movement in Fortnite currently a topic of discussion? The mobility in the game is currently being discussed in the community. Some seem to think that more means of transport are urgently needed. Others are quite satisfied with Fortnite as it is now.
Pro player Ninja wants more mobility
What does Ninja think of the current situation? Professional player Tyler “Ninja” Blevins seems to be dissatisfied with the current mobility options.
He posted his discontent on Twitter:
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In it, he says that Fortnite currently has less mobility than ever before, yet has a larger map. The safe zone would pull to one side of the map and that even 10 times in a row.
He finds that a bit annoying. Therefore, more means of transport would have to be added.
What does the community think of his statement? On reddit, Ninja’s statement about mobility in Fortnite is currently being discussed. Some seem to agree and write:
“I still hope for land vehicles. Or just bring the quads back.”
“Golf carts are the solution! It’s a 4-seater and has no weapons. If Epic would bring these back, they would have no complaints about mobility.”
“I just want to drive these cars that are scattered all over the map. It’s disappointing that they are not drivable.”
Other players, however, seem to be satisfied with the current mobility situation, writing:
“Honestly, I love the limitation on mobility. It would be cool if the storm would just move slower.”
“Fortnite is currently the best for me this way. I feel less unfairly treated, and when I get killed, it’s because the opponent was just better. I like it the way it is now.”
“I’ve learned to pay more attention to the storm. This is much better than constantly being attacked by third parties.”
What do you think? What is your opinion on mobility in Fortnite?
