The MMORPG Bless Online attracted a lot of attention in 2018, but failed brutally and was shut down again in 2019. Now it is set to return, but as a mobile game.
What was Bless? Bless Online was a theme park MMORPG from Asia, which was said to have cost 61 million dollars in development. It looked graphically good and aimed to impress gamers with a focus on quests, story, and open-world PvP.
What happens now? Although the PC version failed in many countries, the developer Neowiz has not completely given up on the franchise.
Currently, Neowiz is working with publisher Bandai Namco on an Xbox version called “Bless Unleashed“. It was originally scheduled for release in 2019, but has been postponed for now.
However, they are still active in another area. The Chinese company Longtu Games is working on a mobile version: Bless Eternal.
Will Bless succeed as a mobile MMORPG?
What is Bless Eternal? Bless Eternal is a mobile MMORPG set in the world of Bless. It has been in development since 2017 and uses Unreal Engine 4, while the PC version was still based on the predecessor UE3. It is also expected to use ray tracing for more realistic objects.
On the website MMOCulture, it sounds like Bless Eternal will receive significantly more PvE content than the PC version. The developer Longtu Games is expected to focus on group dungeons where skill and cooperative gameplay play an important role.
In addition, classic features such as life skills, mounts, and pets are planned. Bless Online even managed to impress with its special pet system. However, it is not known whether this will be transferred to the mobile version.
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Can Bless Mobile convince? Bless Online primarily failed due to technical problems, a PvP focus, and missing endgame content. These issues could theoretically be resolved in a new mobile version.
Moreover, the game is being developed by a different company that has already successfully developed several mobile games. Since the market for mobile MMORPGs is booming, it is entirely possible that Bless Eternal could become successful.
Will Bless Eternal come to the West? So far, there is no information about a release of Bless Eternal in China or Korea. Whether the game will even come to the West is also unknown.
Only the Xbox version Bless Unleashed is already confirmed for us:
In GTA Online, a new event week has started, offering you many discounts and bonuses. We will show you what’s going on now and why the Warrior could be worth your while.
What’s new? Today, on January 2, 2020, the first event week of the new year started in GTA Online. For you, this means that you can take advantage of many discounts and bonuses until next Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Some vehicles and properties are now cheaper in the catalog. Additionally, bunker activities will earn you more money.
The Warrior on sale: The Warrior is the most expensive supercar that GTA Online has to offer. This week, it costs only 2,156,250 GTA-dollars instead of the usual 2,875,000 GTA-dollars.
Is the Warrior worth it? The Benefactor Warrior is great for races, as it is among the fastest cars in GTA Online and offers not only a high top speed but also good handling. With all-wheel drive, you will have less trouble in turns, as you will largely have control in hand. If you are looking for a fast vehicle that can handle tight corners, you will be satisfied with the Warrior.
For stunt races, we recommend the Deveste Eight or also the Warrior.
If you’ve always wanted to buy the Warrior but were waiting for a deal, now is the time to strike. After the car was available as a podium vehicle and is now on sale, you won’t get it at this low price again anytime soon.
New Vehicle – Zhaba
What kind of car is this? New in the game is now the Zhaba. This vehicle with huge tires is jokingly referred to by players as “The drawing of a car by kindergarten children,” which has now come to life in GTA Online.
The vehicle is expensive, large, misshapen, and can be painted in camouflage colors. The armor is okay, and you can drive it on water.
How much does the Zhaba cost? For the price of 2.4 million GTA-dollars, you can park this car in your garage. If you completed the casino heist finale as the host with the Zhaba, you can get the vehicle at a discount for only 1.8 million GTA-dollars.
New Event Week in GTA Online from January 2 – The Bonuses
What’s happening? You will receive double GTA-dollars and RP from the bunker and the rocket base series. There are also double rewards for business battles.
You can earn three times the money and RP from freemode events. These are the events that start during your online sessions for the entire server. This includes:
Who causes the most damage
Who passes the most checkpoints
Who can hold a zone for the longest time, etc.
These discounts are available: When purchasing the following contents, you now save up to 40% of the original price.
Issi Classic – 40% off
Issi Sport – 40% off
Emerus – 25% off
Warrior – 25% off
Zorrusso – 25% off
Neo – 25% off
Locust – 25% off
Peyote Gasser – 25% off
Rampant Rocket – 25% off
Zion Classic – 25% off
Caracara 4×4 – 25% off
Paragon R – 25% off
Nightclubs (and renovations) – 35% off
Casino Penthouse (and renovations) – 35% off
When you’re out in GTA Online, keep an eye out for:
Actually, Maliwan Takedown in Borderlands 3 was supposed to be easier for the new year. But the event is delayed – the Takedown will remain quite a nasty affair for now.
This is the missing event: At the start of the new year, Borderlands 3 announced a special event. Maliwan Takedown, the currently hardest task in the game, was supposed to be easier for just over two weeks.
Specifically, the difficulty was supposed to be adjusted to the size of the group. Normally, the Takedown is designed for four players at max level. Between December 31, 2019, and January 16, 2020, the Takedown should have been easier if you went in with just two, three, or even solo.
Maliwan Takedown is hardly achievable alone.
Where is the “Maliwan Takedown” event now?
This is what the Takedown looks like currently: If you have been motivated to go into the Takedown since December 31 to finally secure the strong Maliwan Takedown loot, it might be that you found yourself down on the ground pretty quickly. Because: The event is not active yet. The Takedown is still running at normal difficulty – no matter if you are alone or with four.
What is the problem? As announced on the official Twitter channel, the event is delayed. Due to technical problems, the developers decided to postpone the start to a later date. When exactly it will begin is currently still unknown.
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User Dan Zeigler even comments: “Somehow I want to try even harder to achieve it solo now.” And that it is possible – even with the known difficulty – was already shown by several players. Here you can find builds with which you can succeed without scaling:
In Destiny 2 Warlocks are challenging Titans’ reputation as the ultimate survivable tank. The reason is a revised Exotic. We’re introducing what you can now easily withstand in PvP.
This is the Exotic in question: The exotic chest armor Wings of Sacred Dawn has been available for Warlocks since the launch of Destiny 2. Originally, the Dawnblades could essentially hover in the air. Warlocks just had to aim with the weapon while gliding or jumping. Precise hits also extended the hovering.
Since the Dawning Season, this outdated Exotic has received a little update. In addition to the old abilities, the armor now has these features:
Your precision is improved while in the air (most weapons in Destiny 2 become significantly less accurate while airborne)
While hovering, you experience less flinch. Incoming hits won’t make you recoil as much.
While in the air, you gain additional damage resistance.
Noble Appearance – The Wings of Sacred Dawn
Why is this Exotic suddenly so strong? An important factor for the strength of Wings of Sacred Dawn is the new damage reduction. You receive approximately 15% less damage from all conceivable sources.
In line with this, the Dawnblade in Destiny 2 has been revised. Like other Solar classes, the Warlock now has some new tricks up its sleeve. Specifically, the upper skill tree (Celestial Alignment) has been completely overhauled.
The focus of this alignment is now entirely on fighting in the air. You can among other things hover longer, there is a brand new melee attack at range, and kills in the air even grant melee energy.
Especially in the Crucible, the Dawnblade benefits particularly from the changes. With the buffed Exotic, you come out victorious in duels that were previously impossible to win.
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In general, many weapons are now losing their bite against a hovering Warlock. The 15% less damage is noticeable everywhere. However, faster firing weapons like auto rifles or pulse rifles do not see such drastic changes.
Particularly weapons that rely on slow and precise hits now take significantly longer to take down hovering Warlocks. We have listed the most prominent examples that you will encounter in the Crucible. The damage numbers in parentheses correspond to the reduced damage.
Theseprimary weapons are less dangerous:
The Last Word – you can survive the otherwise deadly 3 headshots (58), and the usual 4 body shots (43) are also easily survived.
150 hand cannons – it is not enough here either, as the standard 3 headshots (58) won’t suffice. Even 5 body shots (36) are not enough to take you down. Examples of 150 hand cannons include Sunshot or since the adjustments Luna’s Howl.
140 hand cannons – once again, you survive the 3 headshots, but the usual 5 body shots can still kill you. An example of a 140 hand cannon is the Pika.
Dorn – whether without or with poison buff (6), you survive one shot longer. This means that your opponent can no longer escape after 3 critical hits, and you die from the poison.
Sturm – the combination of an overloaded shot (138) and a body shot (43) is no longer a threat to you.
Shotguns – Guardians using shotguns now need to get closer to you. Instead of the 8-9 meters, the aggressive shotguns are now deadly only from about 7-7.5 meters away.
The Chaperone – The exo shotgun is now dangerous only from about 11 meters instead of the roughly 12 meters.
These power weapons are less dangerous:
Heavy grenade launchers – even direct hits with proximity grenades (179) are not strong enough to stop the Warlock tank.
Swords – a simple hit from a sword (192) is no longer lethal. However, this applies only from 6 resilience.
Heavy machine guns – Famous MGs like the Hammerhead now require 6 critical hits (35) or even 8 body shots (25). This means your opponent now needs one more projectile in any case.
Not only weapons lose their bite
In the PvP of Destiny, not only weapons are used for combat. Guardians possess very powerful special abilities. We introduce which abilities against Warlocks with the Wings of Sacred Dawn are now at a disadvantage.
Theseabilities are less dangerous:
Close combat hits – The standard strike no longer kills you in 2 hits (85).
What do you think of the Warlock as a tank – did you think that even supers wouldn’t end fatally anymore? Will you give the revised Exotic a chance in PvP?
In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), fans voted on what the best play of the 2010s in esports was. It is an “ace” from the DreamHack Open London in 2015 with the Desert Eagle. The play became legendary due to the special circumstances, the gameplay performance, and the casting.
What a choice? The official Twitter account of CS:GO with 735,000 followers let fans vote on what the “Play of the Decade” in CS:GO is.
Valve only asked fans for their favorites, then created 2 semifinal votes, and ultimately the final voting. Almost 80,000 people participated.
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This is the Play of the Decade: Won by the Frenchman Vincent “Happy” Cervoni Schopenhauer (28) with a “deagle” ace from 2015.
The clip lasts 38 seconds. In the clip, you can see that Happy takes out all 5 opponents from Team SoloMid with a Desert Eagle in no time: 4 of them with headshots – some through the smoke.
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Why is the clip so fantastic? In a 2017 YouTube video by theScore eSports, the clip is analyzed and why it was such an iconic moment in CS:GO esports:
In CS:GO, there are “Force Buy” rounds: These are rounds where a team has little money for equipment and is therefore poorly equipped and actually at a disadvantage. In the clip, the team members of Envyus, Happy’s team, have almost only pistols and smoke grenades – making them actually inferior.
It was actually a “Force Buy” round, the Envyus team had only weak equipment.
The clip also featured in an important tournament match on the map Inferno. While Envyus was leading 8-7, TSM was actually on the upswing. But TSM’s comeback was abruptly ended by the action.
Happy played incredibly “cleanly” and “divinely” in the situation.
Happy after his play.
Additionally, the casting by Auguste “Semmler” Massonnat was highlighted. He contributed with his voice to making the moment a bit special.
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In FIFA 20, the Weekend League rewards were once again on the line. However, the first round of rewards in the new year held a nasty surprise for you.
This is how the rewards work: Normally, all players can secure their Weekend League rewards on Thursday morning, depending on the number of their won matches. From Silver-3 rank onwards, Player Picks are also included. Here, you can secure cards from the current TOTW as special red cards. So, the climb to higher ranks is worth it – usually.
Many players were likely hoping for Kane as a Player Pick
This is the problem: The first rewards in the year 2020 are faulty. Some players report that their red Player Picks from the TOTW have been replaced by completely random, normal gold cards. What’s going on?
Player Picks in FUT Champions Rewards are broken
This is how players are reacting: It is clear that this is not just an isolated incident. A megathread has been opened on reddit, where players are already lively discussing the broken picks. Many are wondering how such mistakes can keep happening. However, the problem is generally being taken humorously: “It seems someone’s SQL table didn’t run until 2020,” comments user Stas1986.
The Red Picks are still missing – will they come later?
Will there be proper rewards? The majority of the community seems to think so. Most suggest activating the wrong picks and waiting for the correct rewards to arrive. It is considered unlikely that EA will simply not publish any correct rewards or deny special cards to players who take the picks now.
This is what EA Support says about the rewards
What does EA Sports say about this?Update: By 12:00 PM on Thursday, EA Sports had not said anything about it, but the communication channel on Twitter has now spoken up.
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According to them, the team is aware of the problem, and they are working on it. When exactly the solution will come is still uncertain.
The delay in the first information was criticized by the community earlier in the morning: “I wonder when this famous Twitter account for direct communication will start to communicate about this,” commented user Lub1k. “They probably forgot the password,” speculated user anon4995.
While you wait for the new special cards, you can check out who have been the most popular players in FIFA 20 so far. Are you using them too?
A good New Year’s resolution could be to give up unnecessary belongings. And this is what it looks like when someone in WoW really gives a lot away…
At the turn of the year, many people make good resolutions to do everything better in the new year than in the previous one. But it’s not just about regularly going to a gym or eating healthier, but sometimes also about a particularly kind act – like in World of Warcraft. This has now become a true windfall for another player.
What happened? In the WoW Subreddit, the user blueteammedic posted a screenshot showing his inventory, which had accumulated a lot of belongings for a level 13 character. Among them were:
Almost 500,000 Gold
Several expensive mounts (like the Sandstone Drake or the Engineering Chopper)
32 Deep Sea Bags (30-slot bags)
All together, the value is probably around 800,000 gold pieces.
A complete stranger first handed him 20,000 Gold. After that, the two talked for several hours, after which all the other items followed.
Heirlooms right from the start: For blueteammedic, this meant that he could completely equip himself with heirlooms and wouldn’t have to worry financially in the game for a while. Afterwards, he immediately asked in the Subreddit for ways to “invest” the gold wisely and increase it – but that didn’t go down too well with the other players.
Otherwise, there were many congratulations from other users and recognition for the giver, who made another player very happy.
Why did the stranger do it? blueteammedic recounts that they both talked for a long time. Allegedly, the generous player did not want to quit WoW (as is often the case at the beginning of the year), but simply wanted to make someone else happy. The giver had received a large amount of gold and items many years ago and now wanted to gift another player as well.
Is the story believable? A few critical users pointed out that blueteammedic could have simply sent these things to himself to have a fitting story now. However, this seems rather unlikely when looking at the user’s post history. In recent weeks, he only started posting on the WoW Subreddit and was looking for tips and tricks to get started in WoW. So the story appears to be convincing.
Have you also ever received an unexpected windfall in your MMORPG? Has someone ever handed you the “virtual inheritance”? Or is this just a story that always happens to others?
In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, there are again changes to the maps and modes. While these bring a lot of joy, they also cause frustration, as there are also removals.
What’s new: Since New Year’s Eve, there have been changes to the maps and modes in Modern Warfare. According to Infinity Ward, the following things have been changed:
This causes criticism: The return of Shoot House 24/7 is almost overshadowed in the announcement from Infinity Ward. The much bigger criticism is that another mode has been removed for this.
Many fans do not understand why a popular mode always has to be removed to get another mode. They wonder: Why can’t all modes simply stay at the same time?
A 24/7 mode is coming back, another one is being removed
For Christmas, Infinity Ward then fulfilled a big wish for the fans. They received the mode Shoot the Ship. Here, both maps were alternated, pleasing fans of both maps simultaneously.
Now this mode is gone again, and only Shoot House 24/7 remains. Fans of Shipment are left in the lurch and are now complaining about the change.
This is what fans are demanding: Under the announcement from Infinity Ward, there are many tweets demanding the return of Shipment. For example, one Twitter user asks why all 3 modes can’t be available at the same time. So both the maps Shipment and Shoot House in the 24/7 version, and then also Shoot the Ship added on top. His tweet receives a lot of approval.
It remains to be seen whether the developers will respond quickly to the many criticisms. When the criticism regarding the removal of Shoot House 24/7 became loud, it only took a few days until Infinity Ward responded and promised the return.
The developers of Ashes of Creation take a look back at 2019 in a letter and present the plans for the new year. Much is also discussed about the upcoming Alpha 1.
What will happen in 2020 in Ashes of Creation? For the new year, the developers have set the launch of the first Alpha of the MMORPG. This is to be internally tested in January and presented to the public at the Game Developers Conference in March.
However, the developers have not disclosed exactly when the first Alpha will start. It is certain that there will be no NDA for it. Once the Alpha starts, you can expect video material and livestreams of the game.
Additionally, new blog posts about the classes, Nodes, Housing, and the equipment system are planned for 2020.
Afterwards, there was little to see of the MMORPG, apart from a few blog posts by the developers and a new trailer.
In the developer letter, a positive conclusion for the year is drawn nonetheless. The expansions of the team and the current progress of Ashes of Creation are cited as reasons.
How did it go for Apocalypse? In September 2019, the standalone Apocalypse was released on Steam. This special and free version of Ashes of Creation serves to test servers, combat systems, and other technical aspects before the actual MMORPG launches.
Unfortunately, it fell significantly short of all expectations. According to Steamcharts, only about 7 players play Apocalypse on average. In the last 30 days, the peak was 20 concurrent players. Too few for a battle royale with up to 100 concurrent players.
Nevertheless, Intrepid Studios seems to be committed to the standalone game in 2020 as well. This is evidenced by the planned expansions for fortress sieges and a horde mode, where players can face PvE creatures cooperatively for the first time.
Will 2020 bring a turnaround for the MMORPG?
Where does the MMORPG stand at the beginning of 2020? Although there is still no playable version of Ashes of Creation, many players are nonetheless hopeful for the MMORPG. This is mainly due to the overall structure of the game:
Areas can be conquered and then leveled up. Thus, small tent camps develop into villages and later even huge cities with housing
Cities form alliances with each other and fight other cities together
Social aspects and community ideas are in the foreground
Many players look forward to a huge sandbox world where they can interact and must interact with other players again.
The first Alpha, which is set to be released in 2020, will show whether Ashes of Creation can truly fulfill these wishes.
2019 was an exciting year for the action RPG Path of Exile. We will look at how the game has developed compared to Diablo 3.
Diablo 3 and Path of Exile target a similar audience, yet there are significant differences between the titles. Diablo 3 is more geared towards the casual market, appealing to players who want a quick and straightforward gaming experience.
Path of Exile, on the other hand, is significantly more complex and aims to satisfy those who are looking for something deeper.
It was quiet in Diablo 3
What happened in Diablo 3 in 2019? The past year was relatively quiet for Blizzard’s hack ‘n slash. Essentially, the big highlights were just the seasons:
Season 16 (01/18/2019 – 05/12/2019)
Season 17 (05/17/2019 – 08/18/2019)
Season 18 (08/23/2019 – 11/10/2019)
Season 19 (11/22/2019 – expected mid-February 2020)
The seasons brought new challenges. Additionally, patches were released that mainly brought balancing adjustments and fixed bugs. There were no new contents.
The highlight for Diablo was the announcement of Diablo 4 during Blizzcon in November. However, it was a very quiet year for Diablo 3.
Path of Exile ramped up
What happened in Path of Exile in 2019? The hack ‘n slash from Grinding Gear Games, on the other hand, had a different story. 2019 brought a whole array of innovations and improvements. And the player numbers skyrocketed.
45 smaller updates were released
There were also larger changes, such as to the melee system, the atlas, necromancers, and wizards, as well as a system for managing master missions
Where do the games stand at the beginning of 2020?
Much has happened with Path of Exile. It is becoming increasingly popular; almost twice as many played in 2019 compared to 2018, and the developers are still busy introducing not just expansions but also major and minor changes and improvements.
In contrast, there is significantly less happening with Diablo 3. The seasons are ongoing, and there are occasionally balancing updates and bug fixes.
2020 could see this continue. It will be exciting when both Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 are released. However, neither game has a release date yet.
The hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov (PC) suddenly became popular in early 2020. We introduce you to the game and explain what has changed recently.
What is Escape from Tarkov? The online shooter from Russian developer Battlestate Games targets players who enjoy a hardcore gaming experience characterized by a high degree of realism. This means: bullets fired are calculated correctly based on physics, and even a grazing shot can kill you.
In Escape from Tarkov, you find yourself in the fictional Russian city of Tarkov. This city is sealed off due to a conflict.
In the city, the private army BEAR, mercenaries from USEC, and the Scavs fight for dominance.
It is essential to survive in the zones of the city and look for better equipment.
Currently, there are seven maps. You are dropped on a map, search for loot, and try to survive.
It is possible to improve weapons with many mods.
In addition, you can improve your character using a skill system.
You have a hideout that you use as a storage place and retreat.
PvP takes center stage.
In the current version, Escape from Tarkov offers a gaming experience reminiscent of a battle royale, but it has some significant differences. Once you arrive on one of the maps, the goal is survival.
It is important to search for the best loot as quickly as possible and fight your way to the extraction point.
If you succeed, you are saved. If you are eliminated beforehand, you lose all your gear. Therefore, you always have to think tactically about which weapons and items to take with you. You hope not only to survive during the round but also to find better items.
Hardcore Appeal
What is special about Escape from Tarkov? The online shooter relies on hardcore elements. It is not for casual players. You must learn to handle each weapon, which can also be changed through mods. Moreover, it doesn’t help to run around shooting blindly. You must proceed carefully and tactically, as every hit can mean your end.
Escape from Tarkov offers an exciting and intense gaming experience because it is possible to lose everything you’ve found so far due to your virtual demise. This is what attracts many players.
What is the current state of the game? Escape from Tarkov is currently in closed beta and regularly receives updates. In October, the shooter received a major patch that introduced many new features, including the long-awaited hideout, new weapon parts, technical improvements, and much more.
The developers take their time working on the game and want to avoid rushing things. Therefore, the open beta is still yet to come. However, the game has developed so strongly, that it is worth a look.
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Why is the shooter currently so popular? Escape from Tarkov made significant progress in 2019. Even though the shooter is still in closed beta, it has made great strides forward. This is particularly evident from the update that was released at the end of October.
This is due not only to the updates but also to the increasing interest shown by various well-known streamers. Dr. Disrespect, for instance, plays Escape from Tarkov and stated:
It is not the fastest game. We don’t jump out of vehicles with our hair blowing in the wind and get struck by lightning while we’re ak-ing someone. I know it’s not that intense and fast, but there’s a certain intensity, and it builds up nicely.
DrDisrespect
Escape from Tarkov is different from currently popular shooters like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare or Fortnite. It is more tactical, harsher. This seems to be something that more and more players find interesting. It is a breath of fresh air in the shooter sector and is currently developing very well in a direction that finds approval from the community.
In Diablo 3 the event “The Darkening of Tristram” 2020 is approaching, celebrated in-game for the anniversary of the franchise. We will show you what the cultists are up to in the game and how you can receive the rewards.
What is this event? Around the anniversary of Diablo, a special event is celebrated in Diablo 3. This will also run in 2020 under the name The Darkening of Tristram. With this event, players are reminded of the beginnings of Blizzard’s hack and slash.
When does Darkening of Tristram start? The event takes place regularly in January. The cultists have already appeared in Diablo 3 and lurk in the dark levels. The event fully starts at midnight on January 3rd to January 4th.
On February 1st at 01:00 the event is expected to end.
Special Dungeon, Butcher Pet – The Rewards
The Event: Mysterious cultists can be found after the event starts in Adventure Mode. You can collect their clues to learn how to find a portal to Tristram’s past.
Upon entering this portal, Diablo 3 changes its appearance to retro vision. A filter is applied that visually takes you back to the beginnings of Diablo. Within the dungeon that opens after entering the portal, you will encounter familiar enemies and iconic items again.
At the end, the Lord of Terror awaits you.
The Rewards: Playing the event provides you with more than just nostalgic feelings. Transmogs, achievements, portraits, companions, and more await you.
What else is happening in Diablo 3? If you start the game again after a long time, quickly jump into Season 19. It has been running for a few weeks now and brought new sets for monks and crusaders with Patch 2.6.7. If you like those classes, you now have more to try out.
The Overwatch League is losing its face and voice before the start of the 2020 season. One of the main casters, Christopher “MonteCristo” Mykles, is leaving the league – his partner might also leave. These are likely the aftermaths of the internal changes at Blizzard.
Who is leaving? Christopher “MonteCristo” Mykles (33) has been a caster since the start of the Overwatch League. For many, he was “the face” of Overwatch.
MonteCristo has been a well-known figure in US eSports for many years. He made a name for himself with Warcraft 3 and later was active in LoL. His work as a caster, together with his partners, was considered top-notch in the Overwatch League.
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Why is he leaving? It is related to the departure of Nate Nanzer, the head of the league. He switched to Epic Games in May 2019. Nanzer was apparently the central figure of the Overwatch League in the early years.
MonteCristo now says: Nate Nanzer’s departure from the OWL led to irreconcilable creative and philosophical differences between himself and the leadership of the Overwatch League.
Therefore, it is now better for everyone that he is leaving.
Overwatch League head, Nate Nanzer, left Blizzard in May 2019.
Hardly anyone wants to see content related to the Overwatch League
MonteCristo sees this critically: On his Twitter account, MonteCristo also stated that Overwatch and the Overwatch League are struggling with their additional content:
The viewer numbers for Overwatch content have even gone down since the start of the Overwatch League.
He himself would get more views if he reported on the Korean APEX tournament than on the Overwatch League.
Content about the league would reach a maximum of 25,000 people, regardless of who makes it.
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What is he doing now? MonteCristo has already secured his new engagement. He has founded the company “Theorycraft” with partners to provide eSports consulting.
He states that companies had previously hired “eSports producers” who had no idea about the audience or the medium.
Now the power would fall back to the “old kings of eSports” – veterans like him. The “people with money” would now hand him and his colleagues the “keys to the kingdom” for many projects.
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Who else is leaving? After MonteCristo’s departure, his casting partner expressed himself: Erik “DoA” Lonnquist is also unsure whether he will continue in 2020.
He says his contract is ending. He has given everything in Overwatch since 2016 but now shares MonteCristo’s concerns about the Overwatch League. (via Dotesports)
The caster: Erik “DoA” Lonnquist. Photo credit: Robert Paul for Blizzard Entertainment
DoA still believes in the concept and still loves Overwatch. So it is still uncertain whether he will return.
The freelance host, Chris Puckett, has announced his resignation from the Overwatch League.
What is going on? The idea of the Overwatch League was to link teams with cities. In 2016, the Overwatch League looked like the “next big thing”. Activision Blizzard praised the possibilities of the league.
However, there are now doubts whether Blizzard can really establish Overwatch as an eSports title alongside CS:GO, LoL, or Dota 2. With the departure of Nanzer, the rise of Epic Games and Fortnite and the restructuring within Blizzard, many things seem to have changed that looked different in 2016.
We provide you with an overview of all possible tasks and their rewards. We also show which Shinies you can encounter here.
All new field researches and quests in January 2020
All quests have been compiled and confirmed by players at TheSilphRoad. Should any further field researches be added, we will update this over the next few days.
What is generally noticeable: There are not many new field researches in January 2020. Most of the Pokémon from the Christmas event can now be found in the new quests.
It seems that Niantic is giving players the chance to continue hunting the event Pokémon even after the event has ended.
All Pokémon marked with an asterisk (*) can also be caught as Shiny from field research.
Throws
Land 5 great curveball throws in a row
Reward: Encounter with a Pandir #7*
Land 5 good throws
Reward: Encounter with a Voltobal
Land 3 great throws
Reward: Encounter with a Nebulak*, Anorith* or Liliep*
Land 3 great throws in a row
Reward: Encounter with an Onix*
Land 3 excellent throws in a row
Reward: Encounter with a Larvitar*
Catching
Catch 3 different Ice-type Pokémon
Reward: 3 Rare Candies
Catch 3 Normal, Water, or Ice-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Jugong
Catch 5 Fire-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Schneppke*
Catch one Dragon-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Dratini*
Catch 5 Pokémon with weather boost
Reward: Encounter with a Quapsel* or Vulpix
Catch 10 Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Karpador*
Battles
Defeat a Team GO Rocket Grunt
Reward: Encounter with a Sniebel*
Battle 3 times against another Trainer
Reward: Encounter with a Muschas*
Battle in a Raid
Reward: Encounter with a Quiekel*
Win a Level 3 Raid or higher
Reward: Encounter with an Amonitas* or Kabuto*
Win 5 Raids
Reward: Encounter with an Aerodactyl*
Win an Arena battle
Reward: Encounter with a Bisasam*, Glumanda* or Schiggy*
Battle in an Arena
Reward: Encounter with a Menki*
Battle 5 times in an Arena
Reward: Encounter with a Machollo*
Use 7 very effective Charged Attacks in Arena battles
Reward: Encounter with an Elektek
Hatching Eggs
Hatch one egg
Reward: Encounter with a Owei
Hatch 3 eggs
Reward: Encounter with a Magmar
Hatch 5 eggs
Reward: Encounter with a Chaneira
Hatch 7 eggs
Reward: Encounter with an Alolan Vulpix*
Further Field Researches
Send 3 Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Loturzel*
Send 10 gifts to friends
Reward: Encounter with a Perlu*
Trade one Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Firnontor
Evolve one Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with an Evoli* or Petznief
Use 5 Power Ups on Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with a Bisasam*, Glumanda* or Schiggy*
Take a snapshot of your buddy
Reward: Encounter with a Shnebedeck*
Earn 5 hearts with your buddy
Reward: Encounter with a Damhirplex*
Shiny Pandir Number 7
This new Shiny is available: Players report that you can now encounter Pandir with the number 7 as Shiny. Pandir #7 has been available in the past, but it had not been encounterable as Shiny until now.
This is what the new Pandir looks like as Shiny. Source: reddit
To potentially get the Shiny, you must complete the quests “Land 5 great curveball throws in a row”.
Giovanni also has something new for you in January:
Some WoW puzzles are harder to crack than others. Even after half a year, these puzzles are still not solved …
In recent years, the developers of World of Warcraft have repeatedly hidden smaller and larger secrets in Azeroth. With “Legion” and “Battle for Azeroth”, these puzzles have even become more extensive and harder to find. Just think back to the Belt of Timegold, the Swarm Consciousness or the creepy pet Baa’l. In recent months, puzzle-solving has somewhat stagnated, as players simply cannot find a solution.
What puzzles are we talking about? The two still unsolved puzzles were implemented with Patch 8.2 and Patch 8.2.5 in World of Warcraft – one of them being over six months ago. Yet, players have not managed to find a solution.
On the hunt for Jenafur – little cat treats are supposed to be a hint.
The undead cat Jenafur: The first puzzle deals with the cat Jenafur. This is a Battle-Pet that is presumably waiting at the end of a long riddle. The first steps have already been discovered by the community and involve a dead night elf and a lot of different food items that are scattered throughout Karazhan. However, after the first two to three steps, the hints also end. Even months of contemplation and experimentation by hundreds of players have not yielded a solution or even revealed the next step.
In comparison: With other puzzles, the community often solved such mammoth tasks in just a few minutes or hours, even when the requirements seemed nearly impossible on paper.
Will players manage to solve the riddle of Jenafur in 2020?
A toy pearl from Nazjatar: The second puzzle is the toy “Pearl of the Abyss”, which presumably is linked to Nazjatar. However, the community has no hint yet on how to acquire the pearl. In the meantime, the hints on the “Secret Finding” Discord have also run dry – people are at a loss.
Are the puzzles even solvable? Yes, at least that is what Blizzard claims. Both Jenafur and the Pearl of the Abyss are supposedly obtainable. It is up to the players to find the solution to the riddle to finally obtain Jenafur and the pearl.
In the meantime, the real reward is likely to finally solving the puzzles. Will that happen before the release of Shadowlands?
Do you enjoy puzzling with such hidden content? Or are you waiting for the first guides to be published because it otherwise requires too much effort?
Everyone knows some major MMORPGs. But which games, besides the usual top 5, had the highest search volume on Google in Germany just before 2020? We have picked out 11 underdogs for you, where the search interest on Google was the highest.
Using an online tool called Google Trends, we can find out which games German players show the most interest in. This can be analyzed based on search volume.
After a pre-selection of the largest MMORPGs according to Google, we excluded these. We focused on the 11 games away from these gaming giants. The 6th place in the top list of the largest MMORPGs before 2020 is our starting point. There you will also find the top 5:
We had 33 MMORPGs compete against each other in Google Trends. This allows us to see which 11 of the smaller titles are the largest. We chose the last 12 months as the timeframe, that is, the year 2019. The ranking we set during this is what we would like to present to you in this list. Additionally, we will reveal the terms that were searched for the most.
Are these statistics for player numbers? With Google Trends, we can find out the relative interest in a game. Relative means one game compared to another. This search volume does not reflect the player numbers 1 to 1. However, for an MMORPG with many searches on Google, you can assume that correspondingly many players are active.
10. Albion Online and Star Trek Online (STO)
The sandbox MMORPG Albion Online was almost on par with Star Trek Online in average Google interest in Germany in 2019. The Free2Play launch in April 2019 contributed to a surge in Google interest for Albion Online. Therefore, two games share the 10th place in this list.
What kind of game is Albion Online? Albion Online (PC) offers you three areas where you can let loose in the fantasy world. In PvE, you fight against monsters as usual, which provide you with the necessary resources.
In PvP against other players, you will also enjoy plenty of action. In the game’s unique GvG battles, you can additionally conquer your own realm. Here, you can build villages and defend them against opponents.
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What were players searching for the most? The focus of interest over Google for Albion Online lies primarily on the builds. However, the search for the promised mobile full version is also highly sought after, as well as enduring options like the game’s forum or Reddit.
What kind of game is Star Trek Online? The MMORPG Star Trek Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One) catapults you right into the Star Trek universe. It was released in 2010.
You enter the 25th century. There, you can choose to act as the captain of a federation ship. Or you make a name for yourself as a Klingon warlord. The possibilities are diverse. You can engage in battles on land or in space.
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What were players searching for the most? In Star Trek Online, the search is primarily focused on exploration and ships. Additionally, the PS4 version is often googled.
What kind of game is Blade & Soul?Blade & Soul (PC) is a Korean MMORPG with martial arts elements. The story revolves around the wondrous world.
Due to the martial arts component, the fights are particularly spectacular. Besides fighting enemies in the game world, you can also let loose in PvP against other players.
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What were players searching for the most? Regarding Blade & Soul, players were especially interested in the game’s subreddit. However, the long-awaited console version remains high on the list. A development for Blade & Soul for PS4 and Xbox One was already hinted at in 2017.
What kind of game is Runescape? Runescape (PC) is one of the oldest MMORPGs still being played and launched in 2001. You embark on a fascinating fantasy world with your own hero.
There is no specific game goal or overarching storyline. The game is told through many individual stories. The focus is on your own story that you write through quests and dungeons. Additionally, the economic system, which you as a player influence, plays a significant role in the community.
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What were players searching for the most? In Runescape, Google users were particularly interested in the “Old-School version” of the game. There, you can play the original version of the MMORPG. Additionally, Reddit and the Wiki are highly sought after.
What kind of game is AION? The MMORPG AION (PC) started in 2008. The story revolves around a significant conflict that leads you through quests.
This role-playing game became known for its ability to fly. You achieve this with the wings you gain throughout the storyline, allowing you to discover unknown places.
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What were players searching for the most? Particularly, the mobile game AION: Legions of War captured the interest of Google users in 2019. Moreover, players often searched for the game’s forum and the status of the servers.
What kind of game is Neverwinter? The MMORPG Neverwinter (PC, PS4, Xbox One) from 2013 is based on the rules of the pen & paper game Dungeons & Dragons. You need to save the city of Neverwinter with your character. Your opponents are orcs and other dark powers.
The special aspect of Neverwinter is its closeness to D&D. Here, group play is the focus, and PvP is also necessary in special zones.
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What were players searching for the most? In Neverwinter, the search primarily focuses on mods, i.e., the expansions of the game. Particularly Mod 16 “Undermountain” and Mod 17 “Uprising” were especially sought after.
What kind of game is LotRO? The MMORPG Lord of the Rings Online (PC) was released in 2007. There, you enter the universe written by J.R.R. Tolkien, known from books and films.
Your journey takes you through the fantasy world until you finally arrive in Mordor. Unlike in the film, your adventures continue after the destruction of the ring.
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What were players searching for the most? Regarding LotRO, the wiki and the database “The Resistance” are primarily in focus. Here, players can read almost everything there is to know about the game. However, the latest update “Minas Morgul” is also highly sought after.
What kind of game is ArcheAge? The MMORPG ArcheAge (PC) came to Europe back in 2014 and competes with TERA for 3rd place on our list. In 2019, it returned as ArcheAge Unchained. As the name suggests, according to the developers, limits were broken for this. Expensive item shop items were removed, allowing players to experience the full range of ArcheAge.
The game is characterized by its enormous variety. You can choose between countless classes and professions. In addition to the regular combat system, you can also engage in naval battles here.
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What was searched the most? In ArcheAge, the search for ArcheAge Unchained leads the list. Especially around the release in October 2019, the graph skyrocketed. Terms such as the subreddit, the release, or the download were included. The release of Unchained is what brought ArcheAge into this list. In our 15 largest MMORPGs of the summer, the game does not appear.
What kind of game is TERA? You can enter the world of the Asian MMORPG TERA (PC, PS4) since 2011. The search volume here is almost identical to that of ArcheAge. In TERA, everything revolves around a story about the war of several races in a fantasy world.
In addition to the usual special skills from your bar, you can deal damage yourself and also need to dodge. The combat system of the MMORPG is therefore significantly more active than in other games of the genre.
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What were players searching for the most? Regarding TERA, players search primarily for the PS4 version and the PC download. However, an unusual query stands out. The “Scroll of Destiny” is also ranked high. With this item, you could previously identify and equip items. Nowadays, a right-click is sufficient for that. However, the scroll is still mentioned in the description of some equipment parts.
What kind of game is EVE Online? In the MMORPG EVE Online (PC), the world operates differently. Here, players manage the sandbox. They mine resources and craft items. Trading these ensures a continuous economy and a diverse game world.
In the universe of EVE Online, you can go far or lose everything you have built. This is mainly due to the massive space battles you are exposed to in this MMORPG.
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What were players searching for the most? In the MMORPG EVE Online, trading plays a significant role. Accordingly, there is much searching for the market and co. Additionally, ships are of interest to players. With them, you can win your space battles.
A player in EVE Online even made it into the Guinness Book of Records. However, it was a rocky road.
What kind of game is SWTOR? In the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic (PC), you enter the Star Wars universe. The game started in 2011 from the hands of Bioware and Electronic Arts. The story takes place several thousand years before the movies. The Sith Empire and the Old Republic are at war, and you must choose a side.
In SWTOR, you will encounter unique stories with fully voiced quests. The latest expansions, such as the latest addon “Onslaught”, focus on “single-player story” and have been praised for their epic staging.
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What were players searching for the most? Players showed the most interest in the search term “Onslaught” in 2019. Based on the new expansion, this is not surprising. However, enduring searches like the download, the specific subreddit, and SWTOR companions are also high on the list.
Interestingly, the search for a movie about “Star Wars: The Old Republic” has recently increased. The events surrounding the Old Republic are highly anticipated as a next movie saga.
This is what the graphs look like: We show you here the interest in 11 of the MMORPGs from 01.01.2019 to 30.12.2019 in Germany. As explained above, Albion Online and Star Trek Online are on par. Since Google Trends can only compare 5 games at a time, we prepared two graphs for you.
The year 2020 has begun, and in January we would like to present to you 6 MMOs and online games again. In all of them, something exciting awaits you in the coming 31 days.
In this article, you will find 6 games that should particularly fun you in January 2020. They are either very fresh titles or are releasing something completely new this month.
On the last page, you will also find a small preview of other highlights and games that will be released at the end of January.
The first of our highlights is a surprising hit on Twitch.
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Escape from Tarkov – A Hit on Twitch
Genre: Shooter | Developer: Battlestate Games | Platform: PC | Release Date: 2020, currently in Early Access | Model: Buy2Play
What is Escape from Tarkov? Escape from Tarkov is an online shooter for PC that aims to impress with many tactical elements and heavy gameplay.
You start around the eponymous city of Tarkov and gather weapons and equipment. It’s all about life and death. Whoever dies loses all their gear.
Escape from Tarkov went into Early Access in 2018 and enjoys great popularity both there and on Twitch.
Highlights of Escape from Tarkov
The game is described as a realistic first-person simulator with some MMO features for hardcore players. Survival and PvE elements are also integrated.
The mix and realism are the highlights of the shooter. A major patch in October 2019 introduced several new features, including:
A hidden stash
New traders
New boss opponents
Many technical improvements and server stability
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Why should you play Escape from Tarkov in January?
Due to the patch in October, the shooter now feels more complete and offers players many new contents. Its current popularity on Twitch shows that the technical side of Escape from Tarkov, a major criticism in the past, has also improved.
If you are fans of tactical shooters with survival elements, it is definitely worth taking a look at Escape from Tarkov in January.
In FIFA 20, the Team of the Week continues in the new year, and TOTW 16 is now known. We will tell you which players have made it into the new Team of the Week.
This is the Team of the Week: EA Sports releases the Team of the Week in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team every Wednesday. This team consists of 23 players who have shown excellent performances in real football.
In addition to a spot in the TOTW, these players receive improved Inform cards in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team.
This week is different: As most major leagues in Europe are currently in their winter break, this TOTW mainly features players from the Premier League.
The best cards in TOTW 16: This week, Harry Kane has the strongest card in the current Team of the Week with a rating of 93. Also strong are the new Inform cards of Kante (90), Aguero (90), Eriksen (89), Alexander-Arnold (86), and Martial (85).
The third Inform card of Kane: This week, Harry Kane receives his third Inform card in FUT 20.
And with that, the new TOTW card gets a significant upgrade compared to its last Inform card (91). Especially the speed has been greatly improved:
Speed: 73 -> 80
Passing: 83 -> 86
Dribbling: 84 ->87
This is the Team of the Week 16
All cards in TOTW 16
TOTW 16 – Starting XI
TOTW 16 – Substitutes
When the TOTW 16 is released: From today, January 1, 2020 at 19:00, the new Inform cards are available in packs.
Bronze or Silver Inform cards can be found in the corresponding Bronze and Silver packs.
On the transfer market: To specifically obtain TOTW cards, you should use the FUT transfer market. There you can compare prices and try to buy your desired card for as few coins as possible.
But wait a few days, as prices for new Inform cards usually drop a bit.
Earning coins with the TOTW: You can also use the new Inform cards to earn some coins in Ultimate Team. What you need to do for that, we will tell you here:
The Season of Dawn in Destiny 2 has brought some really strong weapons. We present to you 6 highlights and reveal how to get your hands on them..
With each new season, Guardians receive new reasons to spend countless hours in Destiny 2. The hunt for new weapons is always a big carrot dangled in front of players.
Which of the firearms stand out in particular? We will go into that, among other things, in this article. Besides the relevant sources, we will also tell you which rolls you should keep an eye out for.
This list does not include new ritual weapons or currently unreleased exotics.
Timeless weapons through Sundial and Obelisks
Through the new PvE activity Sundial (eng. Sundial), you can earn some absolute top weapons. No wonder, the mode is the centerpiece of Season 9. Additionally, through the levelable obelisks, you can very specifically farm for the strongest rolls.
Steelfeather Repeater – Auto Rifle
With a high fire rate of 720, you can literally unleash a hail of bullets on your enemies with this kinetic auto rifle. Steelfeather Repeater (eng. Steelfeather Repeater) impresses with a large magazine and good reload speed.
As a weapon of the rifle class, Steelfeather Repeater benefits significantly from the seasonal artifact. Even faster reloading, reduced flinch, and overcharged rounds against champions serve you well in many activities.
You should aim for this roll for PvE:
Barrel: Arrowhead Brake (Recoil Control) or Extended Barrel – provides some recoil control and additional range
Magazine: Extended Mag
Perk 1: Feeding Frenzy (faster reload) or Outlaw – after a kill, your magazine fills back up on its own piece by piece. That reserves are reduced doesn’t matter so much for auto rifles, as they inherently have larger reserves.
Perk 2: Multikill Clip (up to 50% extra damage)
Steelfeather Repeater can be obtained from time-lost bounty quests or as a Sundial reward through the obelisk in the Tangled Shore.
The single-shot explosive weapon is carried in the secondary slot and deals solar damage. Like other grenade launchers, you need special ammo, but something distinguishes this model from the competition.
Vengeance of the Martyr intrinsically has the waveform capability. Therefore, after impact, an area is set ablaze. This way, you deal AoE damage for a period of time. No other weapon belongs to this archetype so far.
Symmetry deals Arc damage and is held in the energy weapon slot. The Exotic belongs to the very rapidly firing scout rifles. Like its prominent counterpart Randy’s Throwing Knife, the scout requires primary ammo.
The rapid-fire scout also has a decent magazine size of 20 rounds and above-average stability. As is usual with exotics, you have predefined perks. The unique exo abilities of Symmetry are:
Revolution – The weapon is fired automatically and can switch to an Arc seeker mode. Hold reload to do so. The Arc seekers have tracking and follow targeted enemies.
Dynamic Charge – Precision hits build Dynamic Charge. The Arc seekers grow stronger through charges and the magazine is partially reloaded.
This is how to get the weapon and the catalyst: The weapon is awarded as a reward from the Season Pass. Owners of the current season immediately receive the weapon at rank 1. But everyone else can also enjoy the Exotic. At rank 35, the weapon is available in the “free track” of the pass.
You receive the masterwork catalyst through a quest from Banshee-44. What Symmetry can do after upgrading, we have explored in this article.
We recommend every Guardian to take the new exo scout for a spin. Whether you are fighting against the Cabal on Mercury or want to show other players in PvP where they stand: Symmetry is worth checking out.
What do you think of our selection of new top weapons – are these also your favorites of the current season or are you missing a certain item?
This enables a playstyle that allows you to block passages or control an area filled with enemies. You can compare the damage field to, for example, the Thermite Grenade.
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Barrel: Quick Launch – this increases the already large blast radius to an impressive 70/100
Magazine: High-Velocity Rounds
Perk 1: Auto-loading Holster (automatically reloads stored weapons) or Prepared
Perk 2: Gold-tinted Rounds – the new perk provides you with special ammo whenever you pick up heavy ammo
If you’re aiming for the special grenade launcher, head to the Mars Obelisk. Here you can obtain the time-lost bounty or link the Sundial.
Breaklight – Hand Cannon
We already published a dedicated article about the new kinetic weapon Breaklight. The burst weapon deals excellent damage up to medium range. With the latest update, the usability of all pistols has also improved.
You should aim for this roll for PvE:
Barrel: Hammer-forged Rifling (Range) or Corkscrew Rifling – for a handful of stat boosts
Magazine: Flared Magwell (Reload Speed) or Tactical Mag
Perk 1: Outlaw for very fast reloads. Alternatively, Demolitionist returns a lot of grenade energy on kills and reloads the weapon after you throw a grenade.
Perk 2: Multikill Clip
To have Breaklight available in the loot pool of the Sundial, you need to connect the Obelisk from the Tangled Shore. There you also get the corresponding time-lost bounty.
Pistols, in general, are experiencing a renaissance in the current season of Dawn. Breaklight exemplifies the hype around sidearms. Other strong representatives include the returner Last Hope.
Magazine: Ricochet Rounds (more range and stability)
Perk 1: Firmly Planted or Tracker Sights (more zoom and range)
Perk 2: Snapshot – for pistols, the stability improvement occurs with every single pull of the trigger
With this combination, Last Hope becomes really dangerous in the Crucible. Even shotgun pushes should watch out.
Perfect Paradox – Shotgun
The close-range weapon is carried in the primary slot, deals kinetic damage, and requires special ammo. With a fire rate of 140, Perfect Paradox is a rapidly firing shotgun.
By default, you have a seven-shot magazine and fire automatically. The reload speed is also excellent (68/100). This allows you to either mow down add hordes or pump full lead into individual, stronger enemies with sustained fire.
You should aim for this roll for PvE:
Barrel: Corkscrew Rifling
Magazine: Tactical Mag – grants bonuses to magazine size, reload speed, and stability
Perk 1: Danger Zone, Danger Banned (as you are mostly surrounded) or Prepared – improves reload and ammo reserves when crouched
Perk 2: It’s difficult to choose a single perk here, as almost all options are very strong. With Rampage, Rifled Barrel, as well as Wrath and Double-Punch, you can’t go wrong.
You can farm Perfect Paradox through the Tower Obelisk. Select the time-lost bounty there.
The shotgun is not only extremely strong but also has an interesting story. Perfect Paradox is the weapon of the legendary Titan Saint-14. He has been back among the living since Season 9.
You can also obtain strong firearms in the Season of Dawn from sources other than the Sundial. Those who take a look at the current Season Pass will find weapons alongside resources and cosmetics.
Trophy Hunter – Sniper Rifle
The sniper is equipped in your Guardian’s energy slot. It deals Void damage and requires special ammo. With a damage of 90/100, Trophy Hunter (eng. Trophy Hunter) belongs to the hard-hitting sniper rifles.
However, it has a rather slow rate of fire (72). This is comparable to the Exotic Whisper of the Worm. Besides its unique appearance, Trophy Hunter has strong perks up its sleeve. Players who aren’t constantly running in a group should take a look at this sniper.
You should aim for this roll for PvE:
Barrel: Corkscrew Rifling
Magazine: Extended Mag or Enhanced Magazine
Perk 1: Triple Tap – after three precise hits, you receive one round in the magazine
Perk 2: Vorpal Weapon (increases damage against bosses, vehicles, and supers)
With this combination, you can achieve seven shots in the magazine. By using Triple Tap, you stretch that to nine shots without reloading. Additionally, thanks to Vorpal Weapon, you receive 15% bonus damage against bosses. You won’t find a better legendary sniper unless you have a sniper with the Marksman perk and two friendly Guardians beside you.
All Destiny 2 players unlock Trophy Hunter through the Season Pass. At rank 45 in the “free track”, you can first receive the sniper. Afterwards, you can farm random rolls through the Tower Obelisks.
You should aim for this roll for PvP:
Barrel: Hammer-forged Rifling (Range)
Magazine: Refined Rounds (Range)
Pulse Monitor
Snapshot Sights
With this selection, you have achieved the maximum possible range of 100. The aim assist important for snipers is related to range. Additionally, you can quickly target with the Snapshot Sights.
Symmetry deals Arc damage and is held in the energy weapon slot. The Exotic belongs to the very rapidly firing scout rifles. Like its prominent counterpart Randy’s Throwing Knife, the scout requires primary ammo.
The rapid-fire scout also has a decent magazine size of 20 rounds and above-average stability. As is usual with exotics, you have predefined perks. The unique exo abilities of Symmetry are:
Revolution – The weapon is fired automatically and can switch to an Arc seeker mode. Hold reload to do so. The Arc seekers have tracking and follow targeted enemies.
Dynamic Charge – Precision hits build Dynamic Charge. The Arc seekers grow stronger through charges and the magazine is partially reloaded.
This is how to get the weapon and the catalyst: The weapon is awarded as a reward from the Season Pass. Owners of the current season immediately receive the weapon at rank 1. But everyone else can also enjoy the Exotic. At rank 35, the weapon is available in the “free track” of the pass.
You receive the masterwork catalyst through a quest from Banshee-44. What Symmetry can do after upgrading, we have explored in this article.
We recommend every Guardian to take the new exo scout for a spin. Whether you are fighting against the Cabal on Mercury or want to show other players in PvP where they stand: Symmetry is worth checking out.
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With the start of the year, there is now a new special research “The Takeover Continues” about Giovanni in Pokémon GO. In the end, Crypto-Lavados awaits you.
This month’s research is called “The Takeover Continues” and basically includes the same tasks as in previous months, but the tasks have been made slightly easier.
Special Research “The Takeover Continues” – How to complete it
How to access the special research: To complete the tasks, you need to finish the three previous special researches “An Alarming Situation“, “A Long Shadow“, and “A Growing Challenge“. If you haven’t completed one or even both of the special researches, you cannot access the new research.
These are the tasks: The task requirements have not changed. You again have to battle grunts, rescue Pokémon, and spin stops. However, the number required per task has been reduced.
So far, two stages are known. You will again have to spin PokéStops on multiple days in a row, which is why the following stages are not yet known.
Here the tasks have remained the same. This stage was not difficult so far and should be completed quickly.
Stage 2
Spin a PokéStop on 3 consecutive days
Reward: 750 XP
Rescue 5 Crypto Pokémon
Reward: 750 XP
Win 5 Raids
Reward: 750 XP
Reward: 1000 Stardust, 3 Hyper Potions, 3 revives
The tasks have been slightly adjusted here. Instead of spinning a PokéStop on 5 consecutive days, you now only need to spin one on 3 consecutive days.
The number of Crypto Pokémon you need to rescue has been reduced from 15 to 5. So you can save a lot of Stardust.
What happens next in the task? This will become clear in a maximum of 2 days. The first players should have spun the PokéStops needed for the task by then.
So far, you had to defeat grunts afterwards, battle in the Great League and in Gyms, and defeat the three Rocket bosses.
It remains to be seen whether they have also adjusted these tasks a bit.
If you still have trouble with the Rocket bosses, take a look at our guides:
What you need to know about Giovanni: So far, there was always a Super Rocket Radar on Stage 4, that is, after battling the Rocket bosses. With it, you could search for and battle Giovanni.
The battle against Giovanni will proceed normally again. In the end, Giovanni will use a Crypto-Lavados and not a Zapdos anymore.
How to catch Crypto-Lavados: Once you have defeated Giovanni, you can catch the Lavados as a reward. However, throw carefully, because if you run out of Poké Balls, Lavados will flee.
In January, there is also a new research breakthrough:
