A few days ago, the MMORPG Black Desert Mobile was released. It could even be downloaded beforehand. However, some players did not understand this system and subsequently left a negative review.
What happened? The MMORPG Black Desert Mobile, which we had already tested for you in advance, officially released on December 11. But already two days prior, on December 9, the game could be downloaded early.
This was intended to secure a family name and create the first characters. All in preparation for the release, which is quite common practice in online games. After all, the client was almost 3 GB.
However, some users did not understand this system and subsequently left negative reviews.
Character editor alone is not the game
What did the users think? If you look at the reviews in the Play Store or the App Store, you will come across many 1-star reviews. Especially those created before December 11 complain that Black Desert Mobile is not playable at all or only contains a character editor. The note in the launcher that the release would follow and this was a pre-load did not seem to help.
Many of these reviews are quite entertaining with the knowledge that it was a planned pre-release. Here are some examples from the Play Store:
Till Ewald: “Are you kidding me? You can download the game, create a character, but only join on December 11? Wow. The Play Store is getting more outrageous.”
Pavlynn: “Can download the game but can’t play…”
Crush: “Why release a game if you can’t play it?”
Harald Krayer: “I can only get to character creation. Clicking on start adventure only opens a timer with 28:23:59 – that’s it. Downloaded about 3 GB of data for this..”
Walter Gohlke: “Well, that was something. Game installed, downloaded an additional 2.8 GB, created a character (super extensive editor). BUT THEN… Nothing more. You are not logged into the server – and that’s it. Very disappointing.”
Players thought at times that the game was unfinished or that the character editor was the only content. So far, only a few of these reviews have been revised or adjusted.
What else was criticized? Another major point of criticism that kept coming up even before the game was released was the family name.
Many names were already taken early on, which is no surprise, as more than 4 million players preregistered for Black Desert Mobile.
This also led to a slew of 1-star reviews.
Gameplay and graphics receive praise, but there is also criticism
What are the reactions after the release? After the release, you can find many positive reviews for Black Desert Mobile in both shops. The MMO also ranks high in the game charts of the respective stores. It seems to be gaining popularity.
The graphics, gameplay, and onboarding into the game are praised. However, smaller technical shortcomings and potential Pay2Win are criticized.
Apex Legends surprisingly received a Christmas event in a new update, without much announcement. This includes a new game mode as well as a ton of skins and even an heirloom.
What’s included in the Christmas event: During the 2019 Video Game Awards, the in-game character Mirage presented his own event “Holo-Day Celebration” in a quirky video call. This is the name of the Christmas event in Apex Legends.
This brings:
Challenges for cosmetic rewards
24 additional cosmetics from loot boxes
8 legendary legend skins
4 legendary weapon skins
3 epic legend skins
5 epic weapon skins
2 weapon charms
2 epic banner poses
A new heirloom set for Pathfinder
A limited-time mode: Winter Express
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Additionally, during the event, the ship “Mirage Voyage” will be found on the map World’s Edge. The update went live today, Friday, December 13, and additionally, a double XP event is taking place from December 13 to 16.
New
Christmas Skins and How to Get Them
These new legend skins are available: Each of the ten legends gets a new skin, the new legend Crypto from Season 3 even two. All of them have a festive touch and an appropriate look. In detail, there are:
Crypto: Neonwinter (epic)
Lifeline: Snow Crystal (epic)
Wraith: Wreath (epic)
Bangalore: Stay Frosty
Caustic: Klaustic
Crypto: Hack Frost
Wattson: Shock Stopper
Pathfinder: Fun Finder
Mirage: The Jester
Octane: Dasher
Gibraltar: Bro Bear
All legends also receive special “Holiday remarks” in which they reference winter while throwing out some really cheeky lines. The Season 2 legend Wattson for example says: “Don’t worry, I’m sure Père Noël would have just gotten you coal as well.”
These new weapon skins are available: Some weapons have also received new skins. Here are:
Flatline: Special Delivery (epic)
Wingman: Arctic Blaster (epic)
Triple Take: Wrapped Gift (epic)
Devotion: Bronze Beast (epic)
Alternator: Schmlezernator (epic)
R-301: Ice Cold
R-99: Sugar Rush
EVA-8: Santa’s Little Killer
P2020: Holiday Greetings
So bekommt Ihr die Skins: All skins and additional cosmetics can be obtained in the event loot boxes. At least one of the three items is guaranteed to be a holiday item. The probabilities are:
Event item: 50% chance for an epic item, 50% chance for a legendary item
2 non-event items: each 70% chance for “rare”, 20% for “epic” and 10% for “legendary”
The Shop
As with the previous Halloween collection event, you can also purchase all items outright for Apex Coins or craft them for materials. The costs are:
for epic items 1000 coins or 800 materials.
for legendary items 1800 coins or 2400 materials.
If you collect all cosmetics, you will receive the heirloom set “Boxing Gloves” for Pathfinder free of charge. After the event, this will be available as a bonus in Apex Packs, which may end up being very expensive.
Challenges and
Additional Rewards
These rewards are also available: During the event, you can complete some special challenges. They reward you with additional cosmetics:
Get a kill with 6 different legends in Winter Express: Weapon Charm
Deal 20,000 damage: legendary skin for the L-Star
Start the party at Mirage Voyage: legendary skin for the G7
This is how “Winter Express” works
What kind of mode is this? Winter Express is a new, limited-time event mode. You will only enter with three teams of three people each and try to gain control of the moving train on World’s Edge.
The rules of Battle Royale are turned off, and you play by “King of the Hill” rules. Instead of collecting weapons, each legend starts with a set, different loadout that changes daily.
A Guardian has encountered a strange bug in Destiny 2 . Apparently, it is understood as a hint that the Trials – a popular PvP activity – are returning to Destiny 2. This could happen in March 2020.
What did the Guardian see? The Guardian “Grym_Games” returned to orbit after a PvP match. There, due to a bug, the message “Placeholder Type – BETA” appeared to him.
This message had 7 boxes at the top and 3 boxes at the bottom as “Game History”.
This is understood as a sign that Bungie is preparing to bring the “Trials” back to Destiny 2 in some form. The code must already be in the game and is showing up here due to some glitch.
What else supports this? In addition to this plaque, there are two major hints:
One is a statement from Bungie itself – after Shadowkeep, the “PvP should be renewed”. Therefore, some hope that Season 10 of Destiny 2, starting in March 2020, will become “the PvP season” and bring back the Trials.
Additionally, there was recently a meeting at the headquarters of Destiny 2 with 6 content creators, of which 3 were known as “Trials” experts. They expressed excitement about what they saw during the meeting but were not allowed to talk about it: RealKrafty, DrLupo, and Banned_Wipe.
DrLupo: Is currently playing Destiny 2 again.
Here is the background: The weekly PvP event was a staple of Destiny 1 and Destiny 2, just like the Weekly Reset on Tuesday or the visit from Xur on Friday.
It was an opportunity for PvP teams to come together once a week and compete against other teams.
For streamers, it was a chance to make a name for themselves by inviting viewers into their team and playing with them.
In Destiny 2, however, the mode did not work as well and Bungie decided to pause and revise it. They probably also wanted to establish the mode “Gambit” as “a new, strong mode” – but that didn’t work out.
For more than a year, PvP fans have been waiting for Bungie to bring back the “Trials” and are looking for hints to confirm their hope.
This weekend, on December 14th and 15th, the big Community Day for the year-end is taking place in Pokémon GO. We provide an overview of attacks, Shinies, and the times.
This is a Community Day: Every month, Pokémon GO hosts such an event. It usually revolves around one Pokémon, which then appears more frequently and also debuts as Shiny. Accordingly, there are then bonuses.
This time it is different: The Community Day in December is different. Here, it is all about the Pokémon from the past months. So, there’s not just one event Pokémon, but a total of 22. Additionally, there are more bonuses, and the event lasts for 2 days.
Community Day in December – Bonuses and Start Time
What: The Pokémon GO Community Day in December 2019 When: On Saturday, December 14th, and Sunday, December 15th, each from 9 AM to 9 PM Pokémon of the Days: All previous Community Day Pokémon Exclusive Attack: All previous attacks from Community Days Bonus: During both days, Community Day Pokémon will be in Raids and Eggs Event Duration for Bonuses: On Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 2 PM Bonus in the 3 Hours: Incubators take only half the time to hatch Bonus in the 3 Hours: Double XP for catching Pokémon Bonus in the 3 Hours: Double Stardust for catching Pokémon
You should consider the times: On both days, the Community Day lasts a full 12 hours, from 9 AM to 9 PM. The event Pokémon are frequently found there.
On Saturday and Sunday, there are again the usual Community Days from 11 AM to 2 PM. The spawns will be further increased, and there will also be 3 bonuses to grab.
This is what you can expect on both days
The spawns on Saturday and Sunday significantly differ. However, there are also some things that are active on both days. We provide you with an overview.
This is what you can expect on both days: On Saturday and Sunday, between 9 AM and 9 PM, all Pokémon that had a Community Day this year will spawn. These include:
Karnimani
Quiekel
Geckarbor
Flemmli
Hydropi
Trasla
Bummelz
Knacklion
Kindwurm
Chelast
Panflam
Additionally, on both days, all Community Day Pokémon from the past year will be in Raids. So, if you haven’t caught these yet, it’s a good idea to participate in Raids.
This is what you can expect on Saturday: On Saturday, between 11 AM and 2 PM, the first wave of event Pokémon will reappear more frequently in the wild. These include:
Karnimani
Quiekel
Geckarbor
Flemmli
Bummelz
Kindwurm
In addition, there will be all 3 bonuses that are active between 11 AM and 2 PM. This includes halved egg distance, double Stardust when catching, and double XP when catching.
Moreover, between 9 AM and 9 PM on Saturday, a variety of different Pokémon will hatch from eggs. These include:
Bisasam
Glumanda
Pichu
Dratini
Karnimani
Voltilamm
Quiekel
Larvitar
Geckarbor
Flemmli
Bummelz
Kindwurm
You can also get Community Day Pokémon from last year from eggs. These Pokémon will only be available on Saturday from the eggs. On Sunday, they will change.
This is what you can expect on Sunday: On the second day of the Community Day, you can expect the other half of the event Pokémon to appear more frequently between 11 AM and 2 PM. These include:
Hydropi
Trasla
Knacklion
Chelast
Panflam
All 3 bonuses will also be active between 11 AM and 2 PM on Sunday, which were also available on Saturday. After these 3 hours, however, the bonuses will no longer apply.
On Sunday, the other half of all Community Day Pokémon will also hatch from eggs. These include:
Schiggy
Evoli
Endivie
Feurigel
Hydropi
Trasla
Knacklion
Tanhel
Chelast
Panflam
Here you can also catch monsters from last year again and hope for a Shiny.
Shinys on Community Day – What you need to know
Will there be all Shinys again? Of course, all event Pokémon can also be encountered as Shiny. So, if you missed a Community Day this year, you can still secure the missing Shinys.
How likely are the Shinys? It can be said with a high degree of certainty that the chances of encountering event Shinys will be increased.
Last year, the Shiny rate during the 3 hours, from 11 AM to 2 PM, was as high as on other Community Days. It was 1 in 25. Over the remaining weekend, the rate was also increased but not as high. It was approximately 1 in 50.
This could also be the case this time. So, within the 3 hours, you would catch a particularly high number of Shinys, but you would also have good chances for Shinys over the weekend.
All Community Day Attacks Active – Which are worth it?
What you should know about the attacks: On Saturday and Sunday, during the event period, you can obtain all previous attacks from Community Days again. You can also equip the Pokémon from last year with attacks.
These attacks you should secure: You can equip a total of 22 different Pokémon with event attacks. Particularly worth securing are the following attacks:
How can you learn the attacks? The attacks can only be learned through evolution. You must evolve the desired Pokémon during the event period. TMs do not help here.
Important Tips for Playing on Community Day
You should use this trick: If you are still hunting for Shinys or many Pokémon, you should use the catching trick. This allows you to catch Pokémon much faster, maximizing the use of bonuses.
How to quickly evaluate Pokémon: So you won’t spend too long with a full Pokémon box, quickly sort out the poor ones.
Use the evaluation system to your advantage. Enter “0*,1*,2*” in the search bar to show all Pokémon with weak IVs. You can then confidently transfer these. If you enter “4*”, you can also see Pokémon with 100% IV.
Which Pokémon should you catch? If you want to catch the important Pokémon, you should look for the following monsters:
Quiekel
Kindwurm
Flemmli
Their evolutions are particularly useful in battle. So make sure to stock up on enough candies.
Is it worth playing outside of the 3 hours? The bonuses are only active from 11 AM to 2 PM on Saturday and Sunday. However, there are still event spawns in the game before and after that time.
It’s definitely worth being out and about then, as you still have good chances of Shinys. If you haven’t gotten the desired Shiny within the 3 hours, you can still search afterward.
There was also a major attack change in Pokémon GO. We show you the winners of it:
Shamans dominate in Hearthstone and ruin the fun of the game. But Blizzard is reacting quickly – card nerfs have never been planned this fast.
The latest expansion of Hearthstone “Heritage of Dragons” with 140 new cards has only been live for a few days, but there is already great dissatisfaction in the community. One class has risen to the top within hours – the Shaman. There is a lot of complaining on social media that Blizzard did not see this coming.
What is the problem? Right after the release, one class started to gain a lot of popularity – and that was the Shaman. With its Galakrond card (and some other innovations), it is extremely powerful. The win rate of this deck is extremely high, clearly over 60% – there is practically no deck that can successfully counter the Shaman. The only current meta deck where the Shaman has a win rate of only 50% is against itself.
The following video from Firestone shows the popularity of the classes after the release of the game based on the played matches – it is evident how much the Shaman dominates here:
This is the criticism of Blizzard: The “main thread” of criticism points out that Blizzard apparently is not able to comprehensively test and better evaluate its own cards in the current state. Each of the last three expansions has produced some nearly unbeatable decks that have been developed by the community even before the expansion’s release.
One wishes that Blizzard might perhaps set up test servers to allow a larger portion of the player base to test the cards in advance. At the same time, however, one also needs to work on Blizzard’s internal patch structures. It should not take up to 6 weeks for balance changes after a too strong combo has been discovered, especially when a large part of those players is only using that combo.
Is it too early to judge? Some players point out that it is simply too early to label the current Shaman as overpowered. Perhaps a proper counter deck has simply not yet emerged and needs to be developed first. However, a large part of the players believes that Blizzard should make drastic adjustments to the cards of the expansion so that there are different decks in ranked mode and that players are not faced with two to three months full of “Shamanstone” again.
Blizzard reacts faster than ever: Quite unexpectedly, Blizzard responded shortly after the emergence of the large criticism thread on Reddit and announced that some balance changes for Hearthstone are currently in the works. The affected cards will grant a full refund of Arcane Dust, so no player loses anything invested. However, which cards are exactly affected is still unclear and will probably only be revealed next week.
Players are incredulous but happy: The announcement of the nerfs receives a lot of positive feedback. It is the first time in the history of Hearthstone that the developers react so quickly to criticism. On one hand, it shows that they listen to the community, but on the other hand, it also shows how drastic the problem with Heritage of Dragons and the Shaman is this time.
Whether the planned nerfs are sufficient and find acceptance with the players will be seen next week when they are revealed.
What do you think? Do you find the Shaman currently too strong in Hearthstone? Or is this just the “typical whining” from players?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare generously distributes cosmetics through challenges and the Battle Pass. Now, an operator watch is up for sale, featuring a long-desired addition since the release: a K/D counter. However, players must dig deep into their pockets for it.
What feature have players been wishing for? Keeping an overview of the battlefield in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare can be quite difficult at times.
You need to pay attention to the ongoing explosions, flying bullets, and ideally, keep an eye on the mini-map and the compass. For some, the leaderboard is also added to check if their current performance is up to par.
Many CoD soldiers would like to save themselves the glance at the leaderboard and would at least prefer having the K/D display, meaning kills and deaths of a round, somewhere in the HUD. Now there is a watch for that, but you can only get it for a hefty price.
Here is the elegant piece. The watch displays the kills and deaths in the current round and the overall K/D.
K/D Counter is in the game, but only for cash
How can I get the watch? The K/D counter, named “Time to Die,” is part of a bundle currently available for purchase in the CoD shop.
To get the modified chronometer, you need to spend a lot of money, as you cannot purchase or unlock the wrist accessory separately.
What is the cost? For the bundle, you will need about 20 euros, as it costs 2,000 CoD Points. In addition to the watch, you also get a few other cosmetics:
Bundle “Mother Russia” for 2,000 CoD Points
Operator skin for Yegor
Blueprint for the LMG PKM
Blueprint for the M19 pistol
A red star as a sticker
A Russian bear as an emblem
Animated calling card
Audio taunt for Yegor
Finishing move for Yegor
1 tier for the Battle Pass
And the coveted watch
Each of the items costs almost 2 euros on average, and even if you only want the watch, you have to grab the whole bundle.
What do the players say about this? Many players are not satisfied with the offer, but they are not really surprised either. Many comments sound disappointed.
Basically, we are now paying extra for a functional scoreboard. Funny.
DankFetuses accuses the developers of greed, stating that the responsible individuals create a problem only to later offer the solution at a high price in the shop.
So far, there are no unique skins for the Juggernaut. Not yet…
Battle Pass is fair, but the CoD shop is rather expensive
What else is available in the CoD shop? The shop’s offerings rotate regularly, providing players with the necessary cash many small or more conspicuous cosmetics for their gear.
You can also get the Battle Pass. It costs nearly 10 euros and gives you over 100 items. However, many of them must be unlocked first. Tips for leveling up the Battle Pass quickly can be very helpful.
Do you also wish for a K/D counter in the HUD or do you find it unnecessary to constantly keep an eye on the scoreboard?
Recently, Season 9, the Season of Dawn, started for Destiny 2. But what does the Season offer and how has it been so far? Our author Sven thinks surprisingly: the new season is worth his time so far and the 10€ has already paid off.
A new season has begun: In Destiny 2, with the Weekly Reset on December 10, a new, now 9th season has started – the Season of Dawn. This will have Guardians entertained until March 9, 2020, and brings new, fresh content throughout the season.
This is what the Season of Dawn offers
These contents are included with Season 9: Players can expect
Why 10€? Although Season 9 offers some free updates and can also be played for free in parts, those who want to enjoy it fully need to get the corresponding Season Pass. Because numerous new contents can only be obtained this way in the Season of Dawn.
Some editions already include the Season Pass for Season 9. Otherwise, it can also be purchased individually through the in-game shop Eververse for around 10€.
Is the new Season 9 worth the time and money? In my opinion, yes, fully – at least so far. With Season 9, I’m having a lot of fun with Destiny 2 again after a rather disappointing Season 8 and expect some cool content in the future.
That’s why Season 9 is worth it despite skepticism
Why I was initially skeptical (okay, very skeptical): Destiny 2 is frequently good for a surprise – often a bad one, sometimes a positive one.
I had very high expectations for the Shadowkeep expansion and Season 8 and was quite disappointed towards the end with Season 8, even though I found the Shadowkeep expansion really well done. But that didn’t count for me as part of the season.
A hype simply would not arise – not even after the teaser trailer for Season 9. Sure, as a big lore fan, I was excited for Osiris and Saint-14. But I no longer expected a truly exciting and well-implemented story for the new season.
Even the showcased Sundial activity, the big highlight of Season 9, did not excite me – not even during the reveal stream, where it was played live by some Bungie employees.
But again, it has proven for me: If you think Destiny is dead, it always manages to surprise you again. So it did with me in Season 9.
This is how I see the new Season 9 so far: The most important thing first: I find the new season SO FAR really well done – very good indeed and contrary to all expectations.
Yes, the new season has already started with problems and not everything runs smoothly even now. But in many areas, you can tell that some aspects have improved in Season 9 compared to Season 8.
The new story is really well done. I did not expect a mini-campaign in Season 9 that can entertain and is well told.
This way, you learn more about the Sundial, have to build it, and then travel through time in search of Saint-14. The individual quests and the new activity work very well together and entertain in my view more than the events around the Vex in Season 8.
Also, the new Sundial activity is a lot of fun contrary to my initial assessment and has much more depth with its obelisk mechanic than I originally thought – absolutely no comparison to the disappointing Vex Offensive from Season 8.
Essentially, it is a slightly enhanced Menagerie-like activity, where you can specifically earn loot. So, if you liked the Menagerie, you should have fun with the Sundial as well.
The new weapons from the Sundial have been truly well done so far, and I find the first new weapon exotic, the Scout Rifle Symmetry, really strong and enjoy playing it. Moreover – and this particularly pleases me – so far all known exotics in Season 9 are finally completely new – the exotic weapons, but also the 3 new exotic armor pieces. To be honest, I expected further returnees from Destiny 1 and was positively surprised.
Additionally, there is currently a lot to do: new ritual weapons that need to be earned, one of my absolute favorite maps from Destiny 1 PvP, the Rustlands, is back, the new artifact needs leveling, and with the new mods in connection with the numerous changes to the Guardian classes, should be tested. I am also excited about some new rewards, such as the armor ornaments or the new weapons from the Season Pass.
All of this keeps me entertained in the first days of Season 9. In short: Already now, the new Season 9 is worth the equivalent of 10€. I have already clocked in several hours and have always had fun and felt well entertained. Also, I believe my time has been well invested. And the season still has a lot to offer.
The 2nd seasonal artifact of Destiny 2 – The Lantern of Osiris
What’s still to come in Season 9: Among other things,
So yes, the seasons may not be as extensive as they were during Activision’s time. And the quality can also fluctuate, especially when comparing to the meager Season 8. But for a 10er, you can’t complain about that in my opinion.
What annoys me about Season 9: On the one hand, it’s the numerous bugs and issues that Destiny 2 started the new season with – for example, an overly powerful, buggy bow. But okay, this can happen at launch – I can overlook that.
However, what annoys me the most right now (and did so in Season 8 as well): If I want to look good, I don’t have to play the hardest activities, but I gradually receive everything from the Season Pass or can directly head to the Eververse. For me, as a fashion fanatic, that’s a regrettable development.
In the past, especially in Destiny 1, it was clearly visible how much a Guardian had to toil and sweat for their gear. Nowadays, however, the visually best stuff is almost exclusively obtained through the shop or the Season Pass. And I find that really sad.
Thus, a significant portion of motivation is removed for me when it comes to tackling certain content, which I otherwise would have definitely approached for the sake of visually appealing loot (especially with the possibilities of Armor 2.0).
Raid? Why? I already have armors with good stats, and a raid visit unfortunately does not make my Guardian any prettier – at least not prettier than one of the many Eververse sets or the ornaments from the Season Pass.
Conclusion: No question, Destiny 2 is not perfect even with Season 9. It has its flaws, and many areas will need to be improved sooner or later.
But those who love being in the world of Destiny 2 and were there during Season 8 will get a lot from Season 9 that can entertain well and is already definitely worth the 10€. At least in my view – and especially when you consider that some ornaments or armor sets in the Eververse cost more than the entire season including the Season Pass.
However, how long the Season of Dawn can entertain – that is probably the most exciting question and will still have to be seen. Those expecting the scope of Season 8 including Shadowkeep will most likely be disappointed. But you shouldn’t expect that for a tenner. After all, there is no major expansion this season that could still camouflage the content shortages.
However, those who enter the new season with healthy and realistic expectations can have fun for 10€ for a while. And more than a trip to the cinema, 2 packs of cigarettes, or 2 cocktails at the bar, the new season is already way more entertaining.
Despite my initial skepticism, I have definitely been enjoying myself so far and am curious how long the season can maintain this feeling. Currently, I’m foregoing many things for Destiny again – whether it’s my favorite series on Netflix or an evening out with the guys at the bar. In my view, a compliment for Season 9.
What have your impressions of the new Season 9 been so far? Are you satisfied with what Bungie offers for a tenner? Or were you expecting more?By the way, this is what to expect next week:
The German Twitch streamer and YouTuber Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris provides insights into his business model on YouTube. He collaborates with teenagers who edit videos from his Twitch streams and earn good money on the channels “Richtiger Kevin” and “Die Crew.”
Where does the information come from? MontanaBlack spoke with the streamer Staiy. He uploaded the conversation on YouTube.
The conversation revolved around the trouble MontanaBlack had, after he compared women to dogs. According to MontanaBlack, this was the “best Christmas advertisement he could get for free.”
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During the conversation, he then explains how YouTube works for him.
MontanaBlack runs 2 channels himself, is “involved” in 3
This is how it is with YouTube: MontanaBlack operates two YouTube channels himself:
The YouTube channel MontanaBlack has been around since August 5, 2009. The channel has 2.29 million subscribers and 265 million views – however, videos are uploaded only relatively rarely. In the last 7 months, there were 5 videos.
The gaming channel SpontanaBlack has been on YouTube since October 5, 2013. The channel has 2.02 million subscribers and 419 million views. Here, there are about 5 videos a month.
The latest videos from SpontanaBlack
The noticeably more active channels that deal with MontanaBlack are:
“Richtiger Kevin” – 872,000 subscribers/277 million views
“Die Crew” – 935,000 subscribers – 245 million views
In addition, there is the smaller channel “MontanaBlack Stories,” where Instagram stories are reused.
The latest 6 videos from “Richtiger Kevin.”
On these two channels, almost daily new videos are released, which are edited from MontanaBlack’s Twitch streams.
Mobile users fast forward to 3:57:
This is what the channels are about: As MontanaBlack explains, these channels are operated by fans. MontanaBlack receives 40% of the advertising revenue – the respective operators receive 60%.
This makes the young fans top earners in their age group, as MontanaBlack explains.
“They are 17, 18, 19, 20 – around that age. Dude, they earn money that almost no other percentage, maybe 2,3%, in that age in Germany earns. Yeah, but they deserve it, they have been supporters since day 1.”
MontanaBlack
With these earnings on YouTube, they belong to the top 2% in their age group.
MontanaBlack says that contact was made with them when they started uploading videos.
MontanaBlack considers this share justified since it is his content they are editing. He could also hire someone for €3000 to edit the videos for him, but this way there is good karma.
As an 18-year-old, the operator of “Die Crew” introduces himself on Twitter.
The deal likely originated from MontanaBlack
How did the deal come about? This is not explained by MontanaBlack in the conversation with Staiy. It is only said that “contact was made” and they have been “supporters from day 1.” Everything sounds harmonious and planned.
However, there is a recording from a live stream by MontanaBlack from 2018, where he stated that the YouTube channels “Richtiger Kevin” and “Die Crew” upload his videos. He did not know them back then.
He said he had no problem with it, but he “wanted a piece of the pizza.” He planned to get in touch with them in order to better coordinate.
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This is behind it: Many gaming YouTubers have switched to Twitch, after it became harder to make money on YouTube and it became clear what great opportunities Twitch offers. However, YouTube with 2 billion users remains an important platform.
So there is money to be made by people editing material from Twitch streams and uploading clips on YouTube: the “reuploading.”
The often hours-long Twitch streams of popular gaming streamers are edited into new clips on YouTube and thus “reused.” Considerable advertising revenues can be generated via YouTube, as these videos often reach hundreds of thousands or even millions of views.
The channel development of “Richtiger Kevin.” Source: Socialblade
It is said that a secondary representative of US streamer Asmongold earned $32,000 a month. As MontanaBlack explains, his secondary users also seem to be financially well off if they achieve between 500,000 and a million views a day.
This secondary use is made with practically all popular Twitch streamers. The question is: Is the Twitch streamer involved in the revenue or not?
By now, it seems to be difficult for such “reuploaders” to earn money on YouTube with others’ content.
MontanaBlack seems to have found a way for himself and his partners to profit in order to get the most out of YouTube without really creating “own, new” videos.
With Mortal Online 2, a new MMORPG has been announced, aimed at those who particularly enjoy challenging PvP battles.If you spend 150 dollars, you can participate in the alpha.
What is Mortal Online 2? The MMORPG places you in a vast fantasy world. It is a sandbox, so quests play a minor role. You create a hero and set out to explore this land and become a legend. It is the successor to Mortal Online from 2010.
A complex crafting system allows you to create items from millions of combinations.
The combat system relies on action. There is no tab-targeting. Additionally, you can also attack from mounts.
PvP occurs everywhere, and it is possible to loot all of a defeated opponent’s equipment.
There are three races that are at war with each other.
You can customize your characters according to your wishes.
You improve your hero based on over 600 skills. There are no levels. You develop your skills by using them.
The Unreal Engine 4 provides a nice appearance.
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Who is Mortal Online 2 aimed at? The MMORPG is suitable for those who want to play an online game that constantly presents them with great challenges. There are dangers lurking everywhere in the world. Not only monsters make your life difficult; other players can attack you anywhere.
So you are basically not safe anywhere. Additionally, a full-loot system is in place. You need to be aware that after a defeat, all your items can be lost and you will have to craft, buy, and collect everything again.
What makes it special? Besides the open PvP, the developers place a strong emphasis on crafting. It is intended to be extremely detailed.
For example, when you craft a sword, you decide not only on its general appearance. You specify details such as how the handle and blade should look and which materials should be used. This is designed to create thousands of combinations.
An Expensive Alpha
When does the MMORPG release? Currently, there is no set release date. The game is currently in a very early alpha version.
What payment system will the game have? This is not yet clear. The website mentions a subscription. However, it is unclear whether there will be a free-to-play version with an optional subscription or if the subscription is necessary to play.
In Fortnite, there will be a “Star Wars” event on December 14th at 8:00 PM. We will show you how to see the exclusive scene from the new “Star Wars” film: The Rise of Skywalker, even if you don’t play Fortnite.
Are you big “Star Wars” fans and would love to see the exclusive scene but you don’t play Fortnite? We will show you how you can be part of it without entering the game.
In the game Fortnite, there is currently a poster displaying the live reveal of the exclusive film scene.
How to see the scene from: The Rise of Skywalker, even if you don’t play Fortnite
The live reveal of the scene takes place directly in the popular game Fortnite: Battle Royale.
When does the event take place? On Saturday, that is today, December 14th.
What time is the live reveal? Time: At 8:00 PM local time in Germany.
Theoretically, you would need to be in the game Fortnite to see the exclusive scene from the new “Star Wars” film: The Rise of Skywalker. However, these big events in Fortnite are so special that they are always live-streamed or videos are made about them. This gives everyone a chance to watch the live event without playing Fortnite themselves.
How to still watch the event: The best place to watch is Twitch under the Fortnite category. This streamer will be there during the live event and will stream the entire event:
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For a long time, there has been speculation, and there have been one or two hints. But now it is clear: in 2020, we will travel to Skyrim in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO). This will be the next major expansion, the next chapter.
What does the new trailer show? The trailer shown during the Game Awards for ESO presents us the final battle against the dark Kaalgrontiid, who is now being defeated. The Season of the Dragon surrounding the Elsweyr addon is thus coming to an end.
No matter how cool this battle is staged, the actual highlight comes at the end: We get a hint of how ESO continues in 2020. Because we see a Nord warrior standing on a snowy ridge. The landscape below looks like Skyrim.
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Why does this suggest a Skyrim expansion? Of course, this winter landscape could also be found somewhere else in the fantasy world of Tamriel. However, besides the Nord in the scene, there is another very clear hint:
At the end of the video, it reads: “Explore the dark heart of Skyrim.” Thus, Zenimax is basically announcing that we will travel to Skyrim in 2020. This confirms the previous speculations of ESO fans.
What do the players think about it? The fans of ESO are already looking forward to finally returning to Skyrim. Some areas of the region could be visited earlier, including Riften.
There is already lively speculation about where the journey will take us. Some in the community believe that the “dark heart of Skyrim” could be a hint at the Blackreach.
Soldier224 says in the official forum: “I can imagine that Whiterun will be part of the chapter and the region goes a bit westward. Blackreach will be part of the story, and maybe there will also be a raid. If the dark heart is indeed referring to Blackreach.”
Will it go to the Blackreach?
What is the Blackreach? The Blackreach is a massive cave located beneath Pale and Winterhold in the province of Skyrim. Here you can find a complete ecosystem. Additionally, the Blackreach houses an abandoned Dwemer city, known as the “Silent City”, which was long ago the capital of the Dwemer realm.
ESO: Skyrim – Release likely in mid-May 2020
When will there be more details? Zenimax announced a livestream for January 16 at 11 PM. During this livestream, the developers want to reveal more about the next chapter of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online.
When is the release of ESO: Skyrim? Officially, this is still unknown. But there are hints from the last chapters.
The expansion itself is likely to be released in the second quarter of 2020 – the last two chapters were released on the penultimate Monday in May for PC and two weeks later for PS4 and Xbox One. If this remains the case, Skyrim would come out on May 18, 2020 for PC.
Perhaps the first DLC or the new expansion will be officially announced then. We should then learn more about how the story continues and what exactly awaits us in Skyrim.
A 45-year-old director and cameraman shared on reddit that he has invested over $31,000 in the MMO Star Citizen. The reason is a near-death experience that brought him face to face with the transience of existence.
Where does the man tell his story? On reddit. He says he is a 45-year-old cameraman and director. He is successful in his job, and money is therefore not a major issue. He has been playing games regularly since he was 5 years old; an incident some time ago changed his life.
What was that incident? As a director and cameraman, he was on a 10-day shoot in Idaho. He wanted to film adventurous people enjoying life. The plan was to film a fly fisherman at a river by a waterfall with his team. However, due to unfortunate circumstances, the plans had to be changed at short notice as the area was flooded.
A small group of 4 people, including the cameraman, tried to reach a dry spot with some kind of canoe from which they could film.
In the picture, the man is on the left, and the team’s photographer is on the right:
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The man recounts on reddit his near-death experience when the canoe got caught in rapids that were not visible before. He ended up in the water, his life flashed before his eyes, and he was about to drown.
Just as he was about to give up his life in the icy water, he was pulled out by his colleagues and then collapsed on land in tears.
Star Citizen as the closest thing to a journey to the stars
This is how he came to Star Citizen: The man explains that this intense experience completely changed his perspective on the world and life: He became aware of his own mortality. His time on Earth was limited.
He developed an obsession to make the most of every remaining hour. It grew into a neurosis. He felt depressed when he realized what opportunities he no longer had at 45 years old.
This led him to desire to fly to the stars, but he understood that this would not be possible during his lifetime. He would not experience space travel. During this time, a friend introduced him to Star Citizen:
“I dove into it as if there would be no tomorrow. I read every article, watched every video, started watching streams. That was exactly what I needed.”
He says Star Citizen comes closest to the experience of actually flying into space. That is now his therapy.
His career keeps him busy, but as soon as he has a free minute, he is “in the stars.”
The man has invested over $31,000 in Star Citizen. He says that’s the best money he has ever spent.
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This is how people react: Many feel encouraged by the man’s story to share their own transformative experiences that led to a “You only live once” decision.
Some view the story critically: The man needs therapy, which Star Citizen cannot provide. But the 45-year-old reassures people: He has already spoken with a therapist and continues to do so.
Star Citizen has raised over $250 million through crowdfunding and continues to generate large sums. The story of the 45-year-old shows the impact that the game can have on people.
Cryptic Studios and Perfect World have finally announced the new MMORPG Magic: Legends and revealed the first trailer. Fans have long been waiting for the MMO set in the Magic: The Gathering universe.
What is Magic: Legends? It is an action MMORPG that Cryptic Studios teased three years ago.
The developers haven’t revealed much about Magic: Legends yet. However, you will explore the fantasy world as a Planeswalker and embark on many adventures with friends over the years.
The game is described as an action MMORPG (or MMO-ARPG, as the developers say), which suggests that we can expect fast-paced and action-packed battles, likely with an active combat system.
It is a fantastic time for fans of Magic: The Gathering. We ourselves are big fans and are excited to be working with Wizard of the Coast again. With its vast worlds and complex magic system, Magic provides the perfect foundation for an MMO-ARPG with epic fantasy adventures that will keep players engaged for many years.
Yoon Im, CEO of Perfect World Entertainment
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The trailer makes you eager for more
What was shown about the game? The developers released a cinematic trailer that does not yet show any gameplay. We get to see cool scenes, including a battle against giant spiders. Everything runs in slow motion, creating a very atmospheric experience.
All of this looks very exciting and makes you want to learn more about the online game.
Who is developing it? The team behind Magic: Legends is the same one that also worked on the MMORPGs Neverwinter and Star Trek Online.
Cryptic Studios is known for their games based on popular franchises, and this is no exception. We have assembled a team of talented developers who are big fans of Magic: The Gathering and have extensive knowledge about the franchise. We are excited about the opportunity to bring the multiverse to life in a way that fans have never seen before.
Executive Producer Stephen Ricossa
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When will the game be released? The developers have not yet announced a release date for Magic: Legends. However, it is said that the beta phases will begin in 2020.
Can you sign up already? Yes, you can register on the official Magic: Legends website and sign up there for the upcoming beta. If you are selected, you will receive a notification – also about when the testing phase starts.
What else do the authorities say about the game? In a press release, the head of the licensing company Wizards of the Coast also spoke out.
We are always working to expand the multiverse of Magic: The Gathering and provide our passionate fans with a unique Magic experience on their favorite platforms. Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios allow fans to experience the multiverse of Magic as Planeswalkers in Magic: Legends – a multiverse that continues to evolve in Magic: The Gathering, Arena, novels, and upcoming Netflix series.
Eugene Evans, Wizards of the Coast Vice President of Business Development
When will there be new information? In January 2020, details about the features of Magic: Legends are expected to follow. Perhaps there will also be first screenshots and gameplay to see.
What do you think about Magic: Legends? Are you excited for a new action MMORPG?
At the Game Awards 2019, Microsoft announced the new Xbox Series X, previously known as Project Scarlett. The next-gen console visually resembles a computer and is expected to have very short loading times thanks to a next-gen SSD. We take a look at Microsoft’s competitors for the PlayStation 5 (PS5).
What do we know about the Series X? The new Xbox Series X is said to be able to run games seamlessly in 4K resolution and 60 FPS. Theoretically, it should even support 8K and 120 frames, as explained in a blog post.
The new Xbox Series X supports ray tracing and comes with a fast SSD hard drive that is supposed to ensure minimal loading times. It was already speculated beforehand that AMD Zen 2 processors would be used. This has now been confirmed.
The next-gen console has a very interesting design and resembles a PC case, being usable both upright and horizontally.
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The name Series X also suggests that the new console will be available in multiple variants. There were already rumors about project names “Lockhart” and “Anaconda”. Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, denied in June that multiple versions are being worked on.
Xbox Series X will be able to play Xbox One games
Is the Series X backwards compatible? According to Microsoft, the Xbox Series X will also be able to play old games from the last four generations and even carry over save files.
Not every game is expected to be adapted, but “thousands of your favorite titles from four generations of gaming”.
Moreover, all accessories for the Xbox One are said to be compatible with the new console.
What do we know about the new controller? The new controller that will ship with the Xbox Series X is said to be very similar to the existing gamepad for the Xbox One. The main difference seems to be the share button, and otherwise, it will just be slightly smaller and rounder, as Gamepro reports.
The share button is expected to function similarly to the button on the current PS4, allowing you to take and share screenshots and videos.
The new controller is also said to be compatible with PC and current consoles.
Hellblade 2 announced
What else was announced? At the Game Awards, in addition to the new console, the game Hellblade 2 was announced exclusively for the Xbox Series X.
This is the sequel to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice and is supposed to be released together with the new console.
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The accompanying trailer is supposed to show scenes that were created using the game’s engines. Whether these are actual in-game contents is unknown.
During the announcement, it was also reported that many exclusive titles for the new console are in development.
If you want to learn more about the new PS5, you can find the information here:
What do you think? Where will the next ESO addon take us? Which area would you like to visit in the MMORPG?
During the Game Awards on December 13, Zenimax will announce something big for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO). Fans suspect that it is a Skyrim addon, which would probably be released in the summer of 2020 as a new chapter.
Update 12/13: On Friday, the 13th, something good is happening. A new trailer was shown last night. At the end of it, there were indeed hints of Skyrim as a “New Chapter” for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online.
The next expansion of The Elder Scrolls Online will be presented in detail in January. But it is already clear that players will explore “the Dark Heart of Skyrim”.
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What is Zenimax planning? On December 13, around 1:30 AM in our time zone, the annual Game Awards will take place. During the show, not only games will be awarded, but traditionally announcements will also be made.
Zenimax is also on site and has already announced with a banner that they want to show something for the MMORPG ESO.
What could Zenimax show? Fans’ speculations naturally point towards an addon. The Season of the Dragon ends this year, and a new story will start in 2020. ESO fans are of course curious and want to know what the next story will be about:
ESO releases 3 “smaller DLCs” per year in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters of a year
and one large chapter, the actual expansion. So far, this has always been in the 2nd quarter of a year
So it doesn’t have to be the next addon that is presented right away. It could also be the next DLC for the 1st quarter of 2020.
But Zenimax might handle it like this year and tell a coherent story again in 2020, to which the DLCs will also belong.
This would mean: If Zenimax only announces a DLC, it could already provide a hint about the upcoming story.
What could the next addon revolve around? The ESO community is already discussing this topic a lot, and one theory is persistent: It is suspected that the next expansion will take us to Skyrim.
How do the players come to that conclusion? There are many hints about Skyrim in ESO, and there are always small suggestions that new adventures could await us in the land of the Nords. For example, a player in the ESO Forum on October 22 gathered some hints.
Three concrete hints have already been worked out by the community:
The NPC Sormund explains that he is setting off for Skyrim with his crew.
The NPC Cadwell tells that he traveled all the way to Solitude in Skyrim.
Moreover, the Redguard Sai Sahan reveals that Lyris Titanborn has set off on an important mission to Skyrim.
It is also possible that the dragons from Elsweyr could establish a connection to Skyrim. After all, we also encounter these creatures in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
So there are many indications that there is something important to do in Skyrim, and NPCs keep dropping hints about the land. Additionally, large parts of Skyrim are still missing from the game that we cannot visit yet. So it is very likely that at some point in the MMORPG ESO, we will be taken to this region. The only question is whether this will happen in 2020.
Skyrim – that was still “good gaming.”
Hammerfell or indeed Skyrim?
Are there other theories? Yes, one possibility is as likely as Skyrim, namely that we visit Hammerfell. Because in the current storyline, the Redguard Sai Sahan plays a significant role, who comes from the city of Bangkorai in Hammerfell. He could be a major hint that we are traveling to his homeland. There are also many pirates there, who played an important role in the DLC Dragonhold.
Additionally, Black Marsh could still be an option, the land of the Argonians. These have been addressed so far in DLCs. But whether another beastfolk will be in the spotlight after the Khajiit is questionable. Perhaps Zenimax now wants to return to more familiar territories.
Moreover, the journey could lead to regions of Cyrodiil or Morrowind. But that seems rather unlikely.
What is the most likely option? Most hints point to a journey to Hammerfell or Skyrim.
However, there is something that argues against a journey to Skyrim in 2020: The 10th anniversary of TES 5: Skyrim in 2021 makes it seem more likely that we will receive a Skyrim addon only then. That would simply fit better.
On December 13, we will know more about what Zenimax has in store for the future of ESO.
Expansion will be presented in January instead
Update 12/5: There was a new announcement from Zenimax on December 5. They want to present the next expansion on January 16 in Las Vegas.
Now on December 12, the “missing last part of the Season of the Dragon” cinematic trailer will be shown.
What do you think? Where will the next ESO addon take us? Which area would you like to visit in the MMORPG?
What do you think? Where will the next ESO addon take us? Which area would you like to visit in the MMORPG?
We will then have to wait and see if there are any hints in the new cinematic about where the journey for The Elder Scrolls Online goes in 2020.
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Pokémon GO has allegedly doubled the spawn points. This is according to a report from Niantic that was released last night. However, it seems that something is not right about this.
What did Niantic announce? In a blog post from Niantic, it is described in detail that Niantic has doubled the spawn points worldwide.
Rural areas and remote locations have apparently benefited from this and now supposedly have significantly more spawns.
The announcement is just a late justification
How much have the spawns changed? Players were initially amazed and the doubling of the spawn points is fundamentally good. However, the reality is quite different.
Many cluster spawns disappeared and the locations where Pokémon could be found were simply broadened. Many trainers were unhappy with this, while others liked it. In our survey on this, the players were also very divided.
What does Niantic describe now? The text from Niantic sounds quite similar. It states that they have spread out large groups of Pokémon and that Pokémon are now appearing in more locations around the world.
But contrary to the suspicion of some players that the spawns have overall decreased, Niantic now claims that the spawns have doubled.
The last spawn change was not well received by many players
What does the text mean now for the trainers? The fact is that nothing has changed regarding the spawns last night. Presumably, Niantic is simply describing the change from a few weeks ago.
Of course, it could also be that they are referring to a future change, but they are saying that it has already happened. So this seems very unlikely.
Lastly, there was a major attack change. We show you the winners of it:
The next update of World of Warcraft has a significant problem. And that is precisely the preceding patch.
There are still about a month until the next patch of World of Warcraft, update 8.3. However, the patch “Visions of N’Zoth” is likely to have a bigger problem – and that is precisely the preceding patch 8.2. At least this is the opinion of YouTuber Preach, whose views hold significant weight in the World of Warcraft community.
What does Preach say? Preach is quite taken with the upcoming patch 8.3. He likes the new content and considers it to be a good direction for Blizzard. However, Preach sees a major problem that Blizzard has brought upon itself. Patch 8.3 may face challenges, and the culprit is patch 8.2 and the Essence system for the Heart of Azeroth. This presents a significant hurdle for players and returnees, for which there is hardly a sensible solution.
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What exactly is the problem? Preach sees the problem mainly in the Essence system. It was rather hastily implemented into the game and was not planned from the beginning of the expansion. It constitutes a large part of character strength and is important for solid performances in PvE and PvP.
The difficulty is, however, that Blizzard has stated in the past that it does not want to simplify the acquisition of Essences. Therefore, there will be no catch-up mechanic to bring players up to speed right from the start of patch 8.3. For those who are “latecomers,” it is tough.
This is what many twinks look like.
What makes Essences so important? Essences enhance the character in various ways. They provide new passive bonuses and also an active ability. Essences have multiple ranks, and each of them is obtainable through lengthy farming efforts. The better the essence, the more time must be invested or the more challenging the task. Essences account for between 10% and 30% of character performance depending on the class, making them essential.
The problem has multiple layers: The problem is, however, more complex than one might think at first glance. For many, it would be a solution if the Essences were simply unlocked account-wide, but for another part of the player base, this wouldn’t help at all. This is because those who paused after patch 8.1 and now want to return with patch 8.3 cannot do so easily. After all, there is no “catch-up” system for the Essences. This means that returnees would also have to play in Nazjatar and Mechagon to gradually unlock the Essences.
What would a solution be? Preach suggests that Essences should simply be unlocked up to level 3 for all characters. This would likely upset a number of players who have worked hard for them, but it would be the easiest way to at least bring all players up to a somewhat current status. Otherwise, Blizzard will have to contend with the fact that many players will not fully engage with patch 8.3 because they will first need to farm through a lot of old content for a long time. After all, who wants to forgo 20%-30% of their power or be taken into a current raid with that handicap?
What is your opinion on this topic? Should Blizzard reconsider its stance and make Essences more accessible? Or is it good that content from patch 8.2 continues to be “forced” for new players?
The Dawning is coming soon, the winter festival of Destiny 2. Bungie has now revealed the first details on how the celebrations will take place in 2019. We will show you what to expect this Christmas in the Destiny universe.
What is The Dawning all about? The Dawning refers to the Christmas festivities in the world of Destiny.
The Tower of the Last City will be dressed up in a Christmas look. You can bake cookies, secure festive loot, and the Eververse will have various themed items.
We will show you what The Dawning 2019 has to offer. Bungie already gives a small taste in this trailer:
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The Dawning 2019 in Destiny 2 – All information about the winter event
Eva Levante returns to the Tower and will again be your main contact for the event. But how and when exactly will it take place? Here is what we know so far:
When does the Dawning event take place? As the roadmap for Season 9 has already communicated, the winter event will last for 4 weeks. It starts on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, with the weekly reset at 6:00 PM. The celebrations will end at 6:00 PM on January 14, 2020.
What can you do during The Dawning? As with last year, baking Christmas treats will be the focus of The Dawning 2019.
Eva has numerous recipes and baking accessories ready for you in the form of a festive oven. The goal is to earn ingredients and process them into various baking creations in the oven. You then deliver this baked goods to various known NPCs across the entire solar system and receive progress for special Dawning bounties and rewards in return.
All the ingredients and cookies from last year will return, but there will also be some new ingredients and recipes. In addition, Bungie has improved the baking process and the oven – however, no specific details were provided.
What rewards does the Dawning event bring? During The Dawning, you can earn some cool rewards through the event bounties, including
the new event submachine gun Cold Front (with random rolls)
the heavy machine gun “The Avalanche” from last year
There should also be a new ship and a new sparrow. In addition to new rewards, rewards from last year will also return, which you may have missed in 2018.
By the way, so far only one item – an emote – is known to be available exclusively for Silver, meaning real money.
What about event engrams? The studio did not specify details, but it can be assumed that, as with the Festival of the Lost, there will be no special event engrams during the winter event either.
The event-specific items will likely only be earned through Eva Levante or purchased from the Eververse again.
Are you looking forward to Christmas and baking in Destiny 2? What do you think of the new rewards?By the way, you can find out what else is expecting you in Season 9 here:
Originally, Amazon’s new MMORPG was supposed to be a sandbox survival game. That has now changed. In an interview, Game Director Scot Lane revealed to our editor Leya Jankowski why New World is now heading more towards being an open-world MMO.
Amazon announced the release of New World in May 2020 at the Game Awards 2019. On this occasion, we conducted an interview with Game Director Scot Lane at MeinMMO.
Scot explained that New World underwent significant changes last year.
Here is a quick overview of the biggest changes New World has undergone since 2018 before its release:
forced PvP and survival elements have been removed
PvP can now be turned on and off in the open world using a “drop-in” feature. Those who want can completely avoid PvP
there are now NPCs that give you quests
mass battles can be played either in PvP against others or cooperatively against AI opponents
there are now 3 factions in the game that you can join
A lot has happened in Amazon’s MMORPG between 2018 and 2019. During this time, it became surprisingly quiet around New World. Given the significant overhauls of the game, it is now clear why.
How these major changes came about was explained to us by Scot during the interview.
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PvP was a big topic around New World for a long time, and apparently, many did not like the planned implementation. Originally, it was supposed to be possible to attack other players anytime and anywhere in the world. Intense PvP was to be a strong focus of the game, aiming to attract hardcore MMO players.
Therefore, it was surprising that the developers decided to remove such an apparently important core element of the game. That is why it was one of the first topics we discussed with Game Director Scot Lane.
MeinMMO: “We learned from our prior conversation that you removed forced PvP from New World. Why did you decide to do that?“
Scot Lane: “In our early alpha tests, we learned that many MMO players wanted more content and also did not like the ‘open-world gank fest.’ As a result, they lost enjoyment in New World.
What we did was to incorporate more direct content. We added quests, objectives, missions, and community goals. We are now more of an open-world MMO, rather than a sandbox as it was before.
PvP is now a voluntary “opt-in” feature in the game.”
PvP comes with an on/off switch
Scot explained to us how PvP now works in New World. You can think of it like a switch that toggles between PvP and PvE.
You can activate or deactivate PvP in your settlement or house. When you have PvP activated, anyone can still attack you anywhere in the open world. If you have it deactivated, then New World becomes a pure PvE experience.
Additionally, the Game Director mentioned that there are now three factions in the game. You join one of them, which should then support PvP in a different way. With the factions, you conquer areas and also defend them.
Mass battles are now the centerpiece for PvP and PvE
The strong focus on PvP is gone. However, New World still wants to stand out as an MMO featuring massive battles among players. We inquired whether there is also a solution for PvE players here.
MeinMMO: “So far, it seemed like only players were battling each other in mass battles with the PvP focus. Is there now a war with AI possible in the new PvE direction?”
Scot Lane: “Yes, both are possible. If you are a fan of PvP, we have 50v50 battles where players attack a fortress to gain control over it. That is still there; you can still fight against others or choose not to, just like our PvP in the open world.
PvE wars have now been added. If you want to participate, you can do so; they happen very often. There is a board where you can sign up and join the battle. The larger your influence in the area, the greater your chance of being involved.
MeinMMO:So, is a PvE battle more of a live event? Does a notification pop up in the UI, and you can head to the battlefield?
Scot Lane: “It is even easier. Every territory has a war interface. It states that at 9 AM server time, or whatever time is chosen by the territory owner, a battle will take place. This war is then announced on a board in the city. Players can register and express their desire to join the battle.
This mechanic for organizing battles is really cool and I believe it will also be relevant and fun for streaming. I know this for sure; we’ve tried it out many times.”
Scot further elaborated that the three factions can declare each other as war targets in PvP. The goal is to conquer a fortress or area of the other faction.
PvE players can tackle the mass battles cooperatively and fight against hundreds of AI opponents. Because the AI can also attack areas and settlements that then must be defended.
The shift to open world seems clever
In our conversation with Scot, we learned that we no longer need to expect a theme park MMORPG from New World. The game has not gone through such a radical change.
There are no cinematics leading us through the story and no linear story quests. The game’s story is explained through book notes and items in the environment, typical “environmental storytelling.”
Nevertheless, you can now expect quest givers, and according to Scot, there will also still be some missions and dozens of interesting points of interest for PvE content. These will even be dynamically adjusted if the corrupted world of New World conspires against you. They should even be suitable for solo players.
The sandbox was largely reduced, but seems to still be found in housing. Scot explained in the interview that housing offers much room for PvE content. However, we will soon publish a dedicated article on housing in New World, as it is quite extensive.
PvE and PvP players can, more or less, exist peacefully side by side – this depends on whether they want to coexist peacefully.
New World could be one of the most exciting MMOs of the coming years.
Because the mix focusing on open world, with light sandbox elements, PvE and PvP, combined with mass battles, seems clever and well thought out at first glance.
Rockstar calls the new heist “the biggest, boldest, and most complex criminal operation ever seen in Los Santos”. And now we know: it is also the most lucrative one so far.
So much money is in the Diamond Casino Heist
This is what you can earn: The first players have already completed the heist. And the reward is impressive: Currently, the heist has a potential profit of $2,115,000. This makes it the best-paying heist so far. The loot will be split among the participants and Lester at the end.
Besides the pure profit, the heist brings you an exciting new challenge in the game. There are many ways to carry out the robbery. This also gives it a high replay value, which goes beyond just the GTA dollar profit. However, the money at the end should not be underestimated – after all, there are plenty of new cars that are not exactly cheap.
This is what you need for the heist: The new robbery is theoretically available to everyone. However, you need a new property: the Retro Arcade. It serves as your planning center for the heist. You might even be able to get it for free.
If the money from this heist is not enough for you, but you want to earn a lot of money, then you’ll find it here:
