Destiny 2: Hard nerf for the next season – 2 top items are going to be affected

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Bungie has given a first look at upcoming sandbox changes for Season 9 in Destiny 2. In this context, two popular items will also be nerfed – the exotic Titan helmet One-Eyed Mask and the legendary submachine gun The Recluse. We show what changes specifically.

This is what many have been waiting for: The Titan helmet One-Eyed Mask is currently among the most popular and effective armor exotics in the Crucible. The mask marks enemies who deal damage to the wearer. If you manage to eliminate this enemy, you receive bonus damage and a overshield. In addition, health regeneration is initiated.

Anyone who regularly participates in PvP will certainly have noticed how powerful this exotic is and how often it is used by Titans. Although this helmet has already been adjusted, many Guardians felt it was not enough – the item is still considered overpowered and extremely annoying by numerous players.

That should soon be over. Because as Bungie announced in its current “This Week at Bungie” blog (TWaB), this exotic Titan helmet will soon finally be nerfed.

And this is what many expected: The legendary submachine gun The Recluse is a top weapon from the Crucible. It has been among the best in PvE since its introduction in Destiny 2’s arsenal.

To this day, it still overshadows many weapon exotics and represents an absolute must-have – basically for any PvE player. Many therefore believed it was only a matter of time before this weapon would be nerfed in its current form.

And the fans were right with this assumption. Because in addition to the nerf of the One-Eyed Mask, Bungie also announced in the current TWaB an upcoming nerf of The Recluse.

Nerfs for One-Eyed Mask and The Recluse – The changes in detail

When do the changes take effect? The studio did not specify an exact date. However, it is mentioned that next season, which according to Bungie will start in about 4 weeks. The end of the current Season 8 is indicated with the Weekly Reset on December 10th. Presumably, the next season will start immediately after.

How the exotic Titan helmet One-Eyed Mask will change: The exotic helmet will undergo a major nerf. It will lose a whole mechanic:

  • The effects of the exotic perk Vengeance have been changed
    • The granted overshield when defeating an opponent who dealt damage will be removed.

The perk will still provide health regeneration if you defeat an opponent who dealt damage to you. However, there will no longer be an overshield in this context. This should make it significantly easier to eliminate users of this exotic when encountering them in duels.

Destiny 2 one eyed mask

How the legendary top weapon The Recluse will change: The Spiders unique perk Weapon Mastery will also be adjusted. This ensures that kills with any weapon temporarily increase the damage of this SMG. The following is set to change soon:

  • The effects of Weapon Mastery have been changed:
    • The precision damage modifier has been removed.
    • The Recluse will still receive a damage bonus from Weapon Mastery, but damage will not apply to precision values when the perk is activated.

The precision damage modifier allowed for blind fire to be just as effective as precise aiming. Therefore, it was decided to remove this part of the functionality while keeping its activation methods. The alternative would have been to retain the effect, which Bungie deemed too strong for a legendary weapon.

This exotic will also be adjusted for Season 9: However, there will be not just nerfs for the upcoming season. For example, the exotic MG Xenophage, which many consider too weak, will be buffed – as follows:

  • The damage in PvE will be increased by 50%
  • The ammunition from PvP crates has been changed from 3/4 to 4/6, respectively from shared and solo crates with heavy ammunition

If you still need the Xenophage – here’s how to get it:

Exo heavy MG Xenophage Destiny 2

By the way, the changes mentioned so far are not all that Bungie has planned for Destiny 2 in the next season. In the coming weeks, there will be more insights into upcoming sandbox adjustments, bug fixes, “Quality of Life” changes, and more.

What do you think of these changes? Right and long overdue? Or is Bungie overreacting and essentially stripping two of the currently best items in Destiny 2 of their justification for existence?

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MMORPG Kingdom Under Fire 2 is here – All about the release, download and Steam

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The new MMORPG Kingdom Under Fire 2 was officially released today, on November 14th. We reveal everything you need to know about the release.

What is Kingdom Under Fire 2? Kingdom Under Fire 2 is a new MMORPG developed by Blueside from Korea, which is published by Gameforge in the West.

The game features a mix of MMORPG and RTS elements. Your character, which you have leveled up and equipped through quests, becomes a commander in a large battle. At the beginning, you can choose from 5 classes.

Throughout the game, you will have access to up to 75 different types of troops that you can deploy and swap out as you wish. At the same time, you assist them with your skills and fight side by side in story missions, PvE raids, or in PvP.

Kingdom Under Fire 2 huge insect and catapult

When does Kingdom Under Fire 2 come out? The new MMORPG was released today, on November 14th, in the early evening. If you want, you can already start playing the game now.

We have already checked out Kingdom Under Fire 2 and summarized our initial experiences for you.

Kingdom Under Fire – Payment Model and Steam

Is the MMORPG Free2Play? Although Kingdom Under Fire 2 is published by Gameforge in the West, known for Free2Play titles, the MMORPG itself will be Buy2Play.

It is based on the model of Astellia, which features a real money shop with cosmetic items and an in-game shop with buffs and similar content.

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How much does Kingdom Under Fire 2 cost? Currently, you can purchase the MMORPG in three different packages:

  • The Hero Package includes the full version for €29.99, an exclusive costume, a 30-day Boost Package “Silver”, and other small items.
  • The Emperor Package includes two exclusive costumes, a 90-day Boost Package “Gold” and “Silver”, a unicorn, and other goodies. It costs €49.99.
  • The War God Package is the most expensive package and costs €99.99. It offers you 3 costumes, 2 mounts, and a 365-day Boost Package “Silver” and “Gold”.
Kuf2 Editions

You can download Kingdom Under Fire 2 by installing the Gameforge client. You can find it on the official website at the top right. In the client, you will also find the MMORPG and can click on download there.

Can you also play KUF2 via Steam? The new MMORPG is also expected to come to Steam. On the corresponding page, you can see that the release is planned for November.

However, unlike the official Gameforge site, you cannot currently buy and play it yet.

Where can I learn more about the game? On our page for Kingdom Under Fire 2, you will already find many articles, including explanations about the strategic elements and the general structure of the game, information about the classes, and an interview with the developers:

Pokémon GO: Panferno learns the exclusive move Lohekanonade on Community Day – How strong will it be?

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On Community Day in November with Panflam, there will be an exclusive attack in Pokémon GO. This time Panferno will learn the Fire attack Lohekanonade. We will tell you how strong the attack is.

This is the attack: Like any other Fire starter, this time Panferno will also learn the exclusive attack Lohekanonade. The attack has two bars and is of the Fire type. Previously, Charizard, Typhlosion, and Infernape could learn the attack.

With Lohekanonade, Panferno will become significantly better. We show you what effects the attack has on the Pokémon.

Panferno with Lohekanonade – What Changes

This is how strong Panferno will be due to the attack: The attack makes Panferno significantly stronger and raises it to a level comparable to Charizard when it also masters Lohekanonade.

DPS table
All current Fire Pokémon and the upcoming monsters from Gen 5 compared. Source: Reddit

In terms of damage per second, it is slightly better than Charizard but not quite as good as Moltres. Pokémon like Spiritomb and Infernape are still better Fire attackers. Also, Flareon, the Fire starter from Gen 5, will become better with Lohekanonade.

Should you get the attack? A good Panferno with Lohekanonade can be beneficial. While it is not the best Fire attacker, it is definitely a good alternative.

If you still need some good Pokémon of this type, you can safely rely on Panferno.

How does Panferno learn the attack? For the starter to master Lohekanonade, it must be evolved from Monferno on the Community Day on Saturday, November 16. Only then can it learn the attack. A TM does not work.

C Day Panflam

You have time to evolve Panferno from 11 AM to 4 PM. After that, the attack can no longer be learned.

Data miners have made interesting findings in the latest update:

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A new PC MMORPG has been announced and it looks fantastic

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Pearl Abyss, the creators of Black Desert, have presented their new MMORPG Crimson Desert. The trailer looks extremely sleek and is well received by the audience.

What kind of MMORPG is this? Crimson Desert will be a dark and narrative-focused MMORPG. The focus will be on various characters, for whom there will also be single-player campaigns.

Nonetheless, it is supposed to be an open world, players will be able to trade with one another, and generally, it will remind many of Black Desert, even if it is only an unofficial successor.

Crimson Desert is still in an early stage of development. However, initial beta tests for PC and consoles are planned for 2020.

Trailer convinces MMORPG fans, but there are also concerns

How has the game been received so far? In our article on Crimson Desert, the trailer is extremely well received. The visuals are particularly praised. Our reader Kendrick Young writes:

Wow! The trailer has already hyped me up. While it may look like Black Desert at times, it’s no wonder, given the same engine.

The greater focus on story was noticeable in the trailer. I really like what I see. Now let’s wait for the gameplay!

Also, on YouTube there are many positive reactions:

  • Zin Tepest: “Holy Shit, this looks awesome. It gives me Witcher and Beowulf feelings.”
  • Z3us: “Where is this from? I’m not complaining, it looks incredibly cool!”
  • Pawelec Widelec: “I’m rarely hyped about new games. I hope the gameplay looks like in the trailer, that would blow me away.”
  • Gopta 69: “I’m buying it immediately.”
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Concerns about the game: Despite all the excitement surrounding Crimson Desert, some readers and viewers on YouTube express concerns. Particularly, the fear of microtransactions, RNG, and Pay2Win keeps coming up.

As our reader Jedox writes:

No question, this will be a real graphical showcase again. But as a graphics enthusiast, I’ve bitterly learned through BDO that graphics are not everything. P2W, hardcore RNG, endless grind… No thanks.

The same concerns are also echoed under the YouTube video.

Crimson Desert Pearl Abyss

Whether Crimson Desert could become Pay2Win remains to be seen. So far, Pearl Abyss has not commented on the payment model or microtransactions. As the developer of Black Desert, they are, however, marked.

Although you are not completely dependent on real money in BDO, there are always questionable items that spark discussions about Pay2Win.

Pearl Abyss has also presented other games at G-Star 2019. Among them is a family-friendly MMORPG:

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Borderlands 3: A new update comes tonight – Patch Notes

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A new update goes online today, in the night from November 14th to 15th, in Borderlands 3. This addresses a number of bugs and brings the Halloween event to a close.

When is the hotfix coming? The update will be released in the night from Thursday, the 14th, to Friday, the 15th of November, on all platforms. As always, the patch is expected to appear “before midnight” (3 PM PDT).

What is included in the hotfix? The new update will fix six bugs and the Halloween event “Bloody Harvest” will gradually come to an end.

Update on November 14.
Patch Notes

This is how “Bloody Harvest” ends: With today’s update, fewer “Haunted” enemies will appear outside the new zone “Heck”.

The developers want to gradually work towards the upcoming end of the event, which will run until December 5th.

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These bugs will be fixed: Additionally, six bug fixes will be made, mainly related to mission and group errors. The following bugs will be fixed:

  • The screen shakes when a player in the group uses “Bear Fists”.
  • Sound can duplicate when Maya plays the music in “Under the Meridian” while you are in a group.
  • Players could not hear Aurelia’s holographic doorbell.
  • During the side mission “Bad Reception”, waypoints can be missed if players left the map or saved and reloaded.
  • A portal in Destroyer’s Rift could disappear after completing the mission “Divine Retribution”.
  • During the fight against Tyreen , some Eridian structures were not reset when players died.
Borderlands 3 Tyreen Calypso

The full patch notes in English can be found on the Borderlands 3 blog.

New Update – What’s next

What’s coming soon: The upcoming major November patch will introduce a new difficulty level for the endgame of Borderlands 3: Mayhem 4.

In the patch notes, Gearbox explicitly reminds that the large update “Takedown at Maliwan’s Blacksite” will arrive with the November patch. The update will be free, and the missions are expected to be quite challenging.

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Only one person is probably still working on the balancing of Diablo 3

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While Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal are in development, Diablo 3 continues to run. It seems that only a single employee is still taking care of certain areas of the game.

Who is this and what does he do? Unfortunately, we do not know the name of the lonely hero who is responsible for balancing Diablo 3. However, he is responsible for ensuring that legendary items are not too strong or too weak.

Balancing a game involves having items with balanced values, classes that can compete, and spells and abilities that feel “right” in terms of damage and effects. This one employee likely had a lot to do with the new major update for Season 19.

Where does the information come from? The statement comes from Twitch streamer and YouTuber Quin69, who is a well-known content creator in the English-speaking Diablo community. According to him, he spoke with the one guy:

“I spoke with him. Guys, you must understand: This is literally one guy. A guy […] who balances Diablo 3. He has a boss with whom he has to clarify things […] and that’s it. Then they test it and bring it to the PTR.”

One Guy for the Balance

This is what the employee means for Diablo 3: Thanks to this employee, it is still ensured that poor balance, such as with legendary items, does not occur or is corrected.

On the other hand, this means you probably shouldn’t expect huge changes anymore. Quin69 already states that the legendary system will likely not receive a complete rework.

Diablo 3 Season 17 Classes

This is what fans say about it: Many fans find it hard to believe that just one person takes care of the balance. Some claim it takes many more people to keep Diablo 3 running.

Others see that a game in certain areas needs less attention once it is out and show it respect:

Kudos to the (supposedly) one guy who keeps Diablo 3 running.

clueso in the Blizzard forums.

However, some fans apparently also misunderstand that he is responsible only for balancing and not for “everything.” They see it as a sign that people from Diablo 3 are now being pulled away to focus on the development of Diablo 4:

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Twitch star from WoW Classic is kicked out of Method – Because he is an item thief

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Player Daniel “Jokerd” Gobey became a star on Twitch in WoW Classic. He was the first player to reach level 60. He then joined the top guild “Method”, but was kicked out within 2 weeks. He stole an item from his raid in Molten Core. The community could not forgive him for that.

Who is JokerD? Before WoW Classic, hardly anyone knew Jokerd. He had played on private servers of WoW and often reached level 60 first, but without a large audience.

His popularity rose with the launch of the official “WoW Classic” on August 27. It became clear: This guy leveled faster than anyone else.

Here the streamer played with a gnome mage as the first to reach level 60 and was far ahead of professional guilds at max level. After just 4 days, on August 30, he was there.

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He became the first level 60 in WoW Classic with the character.

As the “first player to level 60”, Jokerd became famous overnight and his Twitch channel grew rapidly: He now has 150,000 followers.

The Twitch streamer showed how he works. Jokerd streams from a bunker-like cellar in Malta, while many other top streamers have set up luxurious gaming rooms.

WoW Classic Jokerd grabs Twitch fame title 2

Top Guild Recruits Player Who Became First Level 60 in WoW Classic

When did he join Method? On October 30, Method, the most successful and professional guild in WoW, announced that they invited Jokerd to join the guild.

There he joined the “Stream Team”.

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Ninja Loot in Molten Core

Why is he getting kicked now? The streamer was in a “Molten Core” raid and had the opportunity to ninja loot the item “Staff of Dominance”. This means when a player grabs an item without prior agreement and just runs away with it.

The “Staff of Dominance” drops in Molten Core from Golemagg and is a strong item for mana classes.

While Jokerd was considering whether to steal the item, others in the voice chat said, “No way he would do that. It would ruin his reputation completely.”

But Jokerd mumbled, “Do you think I care about my reputation on a fucking US server?” Then he left the raid, grabbed the item, and disappeared. A typical ninja loot.

In the stream, he still believed he was doing the right thing because the guild would benefit from him becoming stronger, instead of some “random” getting such an item. He even said he would get promoted for it.

Method Kicks Him from Stream Team

This is how Method reacts: They have kicked him out of the Twitch Team and distanced themselves from him. They are now looking to see what will happen with the contract. For now, Jokerd’s membership with Method is suspended.

Method apologizes to the fans, sponsors, and the community. They felt just as disappointed by this behavior as everyone else.

On reddit, JokerD’s act received a lot of attention.

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Method Completely Kicks Him Out

Update 18:10: Method has now announced that they have kicked Jokerd out. His contract has been terminated.

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Why all the hype about “The Mandalorian” makes me want to play SWTOR again

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This week, the new Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” launched in America, which cannot yet be seen in Germany. All the hype around it makes me want to play the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic, where I can play as a Mandalorian myself.

This is what the series is about: The focus of the new live-action series set in the Star Wars universe is a Mandalorian bounty hunter who takes on contracts. The series is set 9 years after the movie “Return of the Jedi”, but far removed from the influences of the New Republic.

The series is currently only available on Disney+, which will be unlocked in Germany on March 31, 2020.

Why does the series make me want to play SWTOR? Basically, I am a big fan of the franchise and the stories surrounding Star Wars. A new series generates attention and rekindles my desire to engage intensively with Star Wars.

That’s why I have now started playing a bounty hunter in SWTOR for the first time, and my goal is to turn him into a Mandalorian, just like in the series. Whether I will behave just like him will depend on the course of “The Mandalorian”.

Becoming a Mandalorian yourself, even if you can’t watch them

What are Mandalorians? Mandalorians are not a classic race but rather a clan-based people. They define themselves by a common identity, ideology, or language. Originally, they were a large group and even wanted to take on the Republic.

During the time of The Old Republic, however, they are almost completely scattered due to the Mandalorian Wars. They mostly work alone or in small groups as bounty hunters and hardly adhere to the old code, just like in SWTOR.

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How does one become a Mandalorian in SWTOR? To join the clan, you need to create a bounty hunter. For this, you must start on the side of the Empire.

Now play your class quests until Chapter “The Great Hunt”. Once you have completed the quests, you will be told that you are a Mandalorian in spirit, whether you like it or not. Then you can either join the group or decline.

This only has a limited impact on the story and progress, usually only in individual dialogues. However, it feels odd in the dialogue to refuse the invitation and leave with an insult.

What other Mandalorian content is there? Besides the option to join the group, there are also various armors in the style of the Mandalorians.

Additionally, there are two Mandalorian companions, Torian Cadera for bounty hunters and Akaavi Spar for smugglers.

SWTOR offers plenty of new content

What’s currently happening in SWTOR? Even if you have no interest in Mandalorians and the new series, The Old Republic might be interesting for you.

In late October, the new expansion Onslaught was released, which is very popular among players. In it, you can expect:

  • New story chapters
  • Two new planets
  • A new Flashpoint
  • A new max level (75)
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If you are generally just a free-to-play player or have never played SWTOR before, there were some adjustments made for you. For instance, in summer, the restrictions for free-to-play players were relaxed and two expansions have been given away.

Additionally, there is the new playable race of the Nautolans, who allow you to play your own Kit Fisto:

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Fans see boss fight, say Diablo 4 is like WoW – But that’s nonsense

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A new video shows gameplay of Diablo 4 and a fight against a world boss in full length. Some fans took this as an incentive to draw a comparison to World of Warcraft, which had already been in the air before. Our author Benedict finds this very far-fetched.

This is seen in the video: In the new video from GameInformer, you can see how three testers, together with five developers, fight against Ashava, a world boss from the currently playable demo of Diablo IV at BlizzCon 2019.

The battle lasts about four minutes and costs numerous lives of the players, who are ultimately victorious and can secure loot.

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This is how fans react: In the comments on YouTube, some users write:

  • “I don’t want another payment system like WoW’s, okay?”
  • “This isn’t Diablo, this is World of Diablo! No, thank you.”
  • “So they want to make Diablo 4 the next World of Warcraft…”

Personally, I was amazed by these comments. As a WoW player, I do see that one can find similarities with a lot of goodwill (or malice), but Diablo 4 looks like something completely different. The statements that Diablo 4 would become WoW are nonsense.

Points of Contact between Diablo and WoW

First of all: I have not been able to play Diablo 4 yet. My knowledge about the game comes, like many fans, from previously released gameplay videos, reports from testers, and from published info from Blizzard at and after BlizzCon 2019.

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From all of this, one can actually identify several points where WoW and Diablo 4 resemble each other in certain ways. I have briefly outlined what I believe are the strongest points here.

Diablo 4 sounds like an MMO: When Diablo 4 was introduced, one of the features in the spotlight was the shared open world. In Diablo 4, players play some content together in the world.

This includes world bosses, cities, and some open areas. In some ways, Diablo 4 has indeed become a little more MMO. However, the main endgame activities, the dungeons, are all instanced.

Diablo 4 Dungeon Key
A key from Diablo 4.

Are the dungeons “Mythic +”? These hundreds of dungeons that will be available for the endgame initially sound like a mechanics similar to “Mythic +” from WoW. Through keys, the dungeons become stronger and are equipped with random affixes that make them harder.

However, “Mythic +” changes fixed affixes for all dungeons weekly and in some cases even only in seasons. Here, too, players need keystones for specific dungeons to strengthen them.

Scaling bosses: As seen in the gameplay video embedded above and commented on by GameInformer, Ashava scales with the number of players attacking her.

Diablo 4 Battle 2

When they were three, it was easier for them, and Ashava found her end faster than in an open group with eight players. Also in World of Warcraft, world bosses and bosses in most raid versions scale with the size of the groups.

No, Diablo 4 is not World of Warcraft

After stating the comparisons, I want to immediately add why they are all not valid. None of the features suddenly make Diablo 4 WoW.

MMO maybe, but not WoW: In the point that Diablo 4 sounds a bit like an MMO, I must agree. Indeed, the open world, world bosses, and “100 villages and places” sound like MMO and no longer like a strict dungeon crawler.

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However, these are all features that do not define World of Warcraft. Public events that suddenly appear, I know more as an MMORPG player from Guild Wars 2 or even from Destiny 2.

World quests with bosses do exist in WoW as well, however, they are limited to one kill per character weekly – all further kills yield no loot. They are not a unique selling point of the game and do not primarily serve to farm the best gear effectively like apparently in Diablo 4.

Diablo-4-Mythic-Items

But the boss fights are similar? I cannot understand the argument that the scaling fights look similar either. At least not from these first images that we have seen.

The iconic world bosses from the past of World of Warcraft, like Lord Kazzak or the famous dragons, did not scale back then. The new, scaling world bosses, on the other hand, are rarely as deadly as Ashava.

Moreover, Ashava apparently adheres to a “Stagger” mechanic. After enough attacks with control effects, a bar fills up, and she becomes stunned – similar to Monster Hunter. In WoW, bosses are generally immune to control effects (except through their own mechanics).

WoW Azurethos World Boss
A world boss in WoW.

By the way, the scaling system was already present in Diablo much earlier. Enemies in Diablo 3, for example, became stronger depending on the size of the group, and that was released in 2012.

In the same year, Mists of Pandaria was released for World of Warcraft and later introduced the “Flex” raids for flexible sizes. However, that was later and only became the standard much later, especially in the open world.

But the dungeons are copied! Here too, the similarly sounding mechanics are the only thing that connects the two systems:

  • The affixes in Mythic + change weekly for all dungeons; in Diablo 4, they change per stone.
  • Mythic + is content becoming increasingly difficult for groups; key dungeons are also meant for solo players.
  • In WoW, part of the challenge is to find the ideal route – in Diablo 4, dungeons are randomly generated.
wow mythic + keystones affixes
The weekly affixes for all dungeons can be seen at any time.

The whole mechanic in Diablo 4 focuses on syncing up to a dungeon anew each time, preparing for it, and building the ideal build for it. In WoW, planning and teamwork are encouraged.

And the “payment system”? This is an argument that I do not understand at all. Diablo 4 will have microtransactions and will be monetized through that.

World of Warcraft has a subscription model with an additional shop for cosmetic items. The developers of Diablo 4 at no point stated that there would be a subscription – and if, contrary to expectations, it does come, Blizzard would surely face the next shitstorm.

Where does this confusion come from?

WoW “borrows” from Diablo: What has certainly contributed to the impression of many fans is the evolution of World of Warcraft. It has shifted in recent years in a certain way towards action-RPG:

  • Mythic + was long seen as a copy of Nephalem Rifts in Diablo 3.
  • The legendary items from Legion had a similar impact on builds as those in Diablo 3.
  • A good portion of WoW’s dungeon gameplay now consists of gathering large groups of enemies and “bombing” them, much like in a dungeon crawler.

Also, the RPG elements of WoW have been toned down over the years for a more enjoyable gameplay experience (no more ammo, companions don’t need food, weapons don’t need to be leveled, etc.). And yes, they use the same color coding, but that’s nothing special.

Comparing all these elements from WoW Classic with Diablo 3, however, shows that there are still significant differences between the genres.

Are players simply disappointed? My impression from many of the comments is that players do not yet see the blockbuster in Diablo 4 that they desire. They have been waiting for years for the successor to Diablo 3 and were temporarily placated with Diablo Immortal.

That Diablo 4 now does some things differently than one might have wished certainly causes frustration for some. However, this is not due to features that Diablo 4 would have “borrowed” from WoW.

Diablo 4 will be different from its predecessors and I personally welcome many of the changes. I cannot understand how one sees WoW in Diablo 4 – but I can understand if the changes in Diablo 4 disturb you:

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Give us back the patch notes! Thousands are signing the petition

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

Since Chapter 2, Fortnite has skipped the patch notes, causing discontent among fans. Some of them have now started a petition that thousands of players have signed.

This frustrates many players: Since Chapter 2 started in Fortnite, Epic has consistently skipped patch notes. When a new update comes, players have to painstakingly piece together what has changed.

This bothers many fans because they have no idea what to expect. This has led to a lot of discontent in the community, which is now culminating in a large petition.

Thousands of people sign the petition

This is the petition: The Twitter account “Fortnite News” has now started this petition. They say: “We need patch notes for the game to evolve. It is a fact and not an opinion. Whether you like it or not, we should unite and sign this, just for Fortnite.”

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The link to the petition leads to a page where any player can sign if they agree.

How successful is the petition: At the time of writing this article (November 14 at 4:30 PM), over 7,800 people have already signed the petition. The demand for patch notes seems to be high.

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What does Epic say about this? The developers have not commented on this yet. They have not explained why the patch notes suddenly disappeared with Chapter 2.

Instead, they surprise players suddenly with new weapons that can be found in the game and have even recently changed the spint. All of this is known only because diligent players have reported it beforehand.

Currently, you can also solve new challenges. Here you will find an overview of the tasks:

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Overwatch wants shorter matches – Patch nerfs almost all barriers

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The next patch of Overwatch targets the tanks. They will lose a lot of shield energy, but will receive a bit of compensation.

The next patch has appeared on the PTR of Overwatch, bringing a whole range of changes to the existing heroes. In particular, tanks have to expect some adjustments – their shield barriers will be significantly weakened. But other heroes such as Torbjörn, Widowmaker, Genji, and a few more will also be adjusted.

How Overwatch heroes are changing in the next patch

Here we have listed all the changes to the heroes and gameplay mechanics for you.

General

  • Armor now reduces damage taken by 5 instead of just 3.
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Orisa

  • General
    • Base armor has been increased from 200 to 250.
  • Fusion Cannon
    • The penalty to movement speed has been reduced from 30% to 20%.
  • Protection Barrier
    • Health points have been reduced from 900 to 600.
  • Defensive Protocol
    • Cooldown has been reduced from 10 seconds to 8 seconds.

Sigma

  • Experimental Barrier
    • Health points have been reduced from 1500 to 900.
    • The barrier now regenerates 120 instead of 150 health points per second.
  • Kinetic Grasp
    • Cooldown has been reduced from 13 seconds to 10 seconds.
    • The damage converted to shield energy has been increased from 40% to 60%.
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Reinhardt

  • Barrier Field
    • Health points have been reduced from 2000 to 1600.
    • The penalty to movement speed has been reduced from 50% to 25%.
  • Steadfast (Passive)
    • Resistance to knockback effects has been increased from 30% to 50%.

Moira

  • Biotic Grasp
    • Healing has been reduced from 4 to 3.25 (equivalent to 65 HP per second instead of 80 HP per second)

D.Va

  • Defense Matrix
    • Cooldown has been reduced from 2 seconds to 1.5 seconds.

Widowmaker

  • Grappling Hook
    • Cooldown has been increased from 10 seconds to 12 seconds.
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Torbjörn

  • Overload
    • Cooldown has been reduced from 12 seconds to 10 seconds.

Genji

  • Shuriken
    • The amount of ammo has been increased from 24 to 30.

Zarya

  • Particle Cannon (Alternate Fire)
    • The radius of the explosion has been increased from 2 meters to 2.5 meters.
    • The ammo cost has been reduced from 25 to 20.

Why are tanks being nerfed? Blizzard wants to reduce the time players spend shooting at barriers. This makes “turtling” as a tactic less effective and real damage will be dealt more quickly. This should have a positive impact on the pace of Overwatch, leading to faster fights.

At the same time, the affected tanks have received buffs in other areas so that they can become a bit better in their specific roles and assist the team with other effects.

Have you seen how cool the talents from Overwatch 2 will be?

What else does the patch bring? Aside from the numerous changes to the heroes, the patch also includes various bug fixes and new game modes while waiting for a “real” match. Since the role queue, players have sometimes had to wait longer for matches. During the waiting time, players can now sign up for almost all game modes, including the practice room, Death Match, Skirmish, and even custom games.

Please note that the patch is currently only active on the PTR. Some details may change before it goes live.

What do you think of the tank adjustments in the patch? A good thing? Or are these unjustified nerfs?

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Destiny 2: Top team led by Gladd kills boss in the new dungeon with “0 damage”

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In Destiny 2 the Shadowkeep dungeon has been active for two weeks, and the final boss must endure humiliation from its own Thrall weapons. This was achieved by exceptional player Gladd with his fireteam.

This activity is about: On October 29, the Shadowkeep dungeon opened its gates for the Guardians. The new dungeon in Destiny is called “Pit of Heresy” and is essentially a mini-raid for up to three players.

The dungeon not only lures with top-tier gear and an exotic quest, but also with tough challenges. For title hunters, there is, for example, a run without dying even once, and a solo run on the program.

Daring Guardians can find support for this difficult endeavor here:

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How did Gladd defeat the boss? Normally, the final boss (Zulmak) patrols the center of the arena and is immune to any damage. Players must first defeat three mini-bosses to make Zulmak susceptible to damage.

The mini-bosses can only be brought to their knees thanks to a special Thrall sword. And exactly this Thrall weapon is supposed to bring about the unforeseen end of Zulmak.

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These knights drop their powerful sword

The Twitch streamer Gladd and his team use the sword not as intended and bravely run to the main boss equipped with it. They merrily strike the boss with the weapon. However, they see “immune” for damage.

But in reality, every swing and every attack adds minimal damage. After a long fight, the completion screen shows 0 boss damage. Allegedly, Zulmak was immune the entire time.

You can watch the entire fight of Gladd in this YouTube video:

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This is how the guys accomplished it: The center of the arena is not a safe place. The boss possesses a massive sword itself and rains fire upon the Guardians. To make matters worse, adds and Thrall knights swarm around.

To survive all this as unscathed as possible, players coordinate ‘Titan bubbles’ and ‘Warlock wells’. This way they can heal constantly and even obtain a damage bonus. Protected like this, they confront the boss face-to-face, primarily using the sword’s ranged attack.

The necessary Thrall swords are quickly obtained from the constantly spawning knights. After just a few shots with the Destiny 2 grenade launcher Pinnacle, they drop their weapon.

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Gladd is very proud – no damage

What do you think of the presented method – a masterpiece or isn’t it just faster normally? How Gladd defeats the dungeon boss without weapons, read here:

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The perhaps strongest shotgun in CoD Modern Warfare is a pistol

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Shotguns are a constant topic of debate among players in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Now fans have discovered a pistol that may outclass shotguns with a single attachment.

What kind of pistol is it? It is the .357 revolver, which is a popular sidearm among many players. The pistol has a high damage output and can take down enemies at medium range with two to three shots.

What makes this weapon special in its category is the ammo attachment “Snake Shot,” which is unlocked in the Gunsmith at weapon level 29.

The attachment converts the high-caliber magnum ammunition into shotgun shells, which can now be loaded into the revolver. Consequently, the spread, range, and damage of the pistol change, turning it into a “secret” new shotgun.

The .357 as a Shotgun

These are the advantages: Since the .357 still qualifies as a pistol even with the attachment, you don’t need an Overkill perk to equip it. You have a shotgun without having to give up strong perks like Cold-Blooded or Ghost.

The penetrating power of the new weapon is enough to easily take out enemies up close with a single shot from the hip. In the hardcore modes of multiplayer, shots are even immediately lethal at distances of about 10-20 meters.

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Additionally, the .357 has the advantage that you are much quicker to aim with sights than with any shotgun and can also switch to the pistol faster.

So, if you find yourself in a situation where you have to switch from the strongest weapon for longer distances to close combat, the .357 is stronger than any shotgun.

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These are the disadvantages: On the other hand, the .357 is weaker in damage and range than most shotguns (especially the 725). It is only useful for close combat and occasionally for medium distances with luck shots. Its use therefore depends more on the situation.

Is the .357 the strongest shotgun?

Comparison .357 vs. 725: The 725 is currently considered the strongest shotgun and has even gotten stronger despite its nerfs. A brief comparison of the two weapons:

  • Both weapons are absolutely deadly in close combat, but the 725 has a higher effective range.
  • The .357 is slightly faster to draw and use, while the 725 can be modified into a sniper rifle.
  • The 725 has only 2 shots; the .357 has 6 shots, making it more forgiving for mistakes.

Depending on the area of application, the .357 thus outperforms the 725 in many modes. On larger maps or in Ground War, the 725 outshines the pistol. In smaller modes and house-to-house combat, the .357 is likely the stronger of the two.

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Fortnite: Find the hidden I in the loading screen – Location

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In Fortnite you need to find the hidden letter I from the loading screen of the “Hide and Seek” challenges. We will show you the location on the map.

What kind of challenge is this? In one of the “Hide and Seek” challenges, you need to find the hidden letter I, which can be found in the loading screen.

Prerequisite: You must have unlocked this challenge beforehand before you can start your search. The mission will only be unlocked once you have completed the previous challenges and unlocked this week’s loading screen.

Finding the hidden I in the loading screen

This is the loading screen in question: The loading screen where the I is hidden can be obtained for completing 8 of the “Hide and Seek” missions. On the screen, you can see 2 skins from the Battle Pass of this season, hiding in a farm, in front of the Alter Ego skins.

The hidden I can be seen in the upper front area of the barn.

This is the loading screen in question:

Source: Fortniteintel

Where should you search? In the image, you can clearly see a barn, and now it becomes clear where you need to search. You will find these barns at Frenzy Farm.

This is the barn where you need to search:

Hidden I on the map
You need to search in the barn with the white roof.

When you enter the barn with the white roof, walk to the back towards the wooden stairs. Then go up to the second floor. On this floor, on the left side, at the front of the barn, you will find the hidden I from the loading screen.

Location of the hidden I

When the letter appears in front of you, you can simply collect it, and the task will count as completed. Afterwards, you can focus on the remaining challenges of this week such as:

In this overview guide, you can see all hidden letters from the loading screens:

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Red Dead Redemption 2: Update 1.14 for PC is finally here – Patch Notes show 64 issues

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Red Dead Redemption 2’s update 1.14 is now live for PC. It weighs 2.91 GB and should fix the most serious issues. A combination of Nvidia graphics cards, drivers, and certain CPUs caused PCs to stutter. The RDR 2 Patch Notes promise solutions for 64 problems.

This is the main issue: Red Dead Redemption 2 was released on November 5 for PC. But players had major problems. Right from the release, the game crashed for many cowboys as soon as they tried to start it.

One problem was particularly annoying: the stuttering. As Rockstar reported yesterday, a combination of Nvidia graphics drivers, Nvidia graphics cards, and certain CPUs caused PCs to stutter.

Rockstar aims to address the underlying causes of the issue in the future. However, the update today aims to resolve the most pressing problems. The new patch is supposed to bring a “workaround” that temporarily resolves this issue by relieving the CPU.

The 2.91 GB patch is now live and can be downloaded.

RDR2-Update

What do the patch notes for Red Dead Redemption 2 reveal?

What kind of update is this? The patch primarily brings:

  • Improvements for problems caused by “Vulkan”
  • Improvements for graphics issues in fullscreen when multiple monitors were used
  • A fix for a bug that caused a crash after the BenchMmrk
  • Solutions for numerous other interface and stability issues – the word “Fixed” appears 64 times in the patch notes

This confirms what many players suspected: The launch of Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC was quite rough.

The full patch notes for the update can be found here at Rockstargames.

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What comes next? Rockstar has announced that they will compensate PC players of Red Dead Redemption 2. Players will receive a “care package” for Red Dead Online, the online mode for Red Dead Redemption 2, in the coming days. The contents include a “Prieto Poncho”, supplies, and ammunition.

Rockstar intends to continue working with Nvidia to resolve the issues.

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Pokémon GO: Galar forms are about to be released – Is an event coming tomorrow?

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the Galar forms of 3 Pokémon might soon be available. The last missing files have now been added, so nothing stands in the way of a release.

Update November 16: The anticipated event occurs one day later than expected. Following the Community Day, a Raid Hour will take place today from 14:00 to 15:00, where you can get Galarian Sludge.

These are the Galar forms: These forms come from Generation 8 and are first introduced to the Pokémon universe with Pokémon Sword and Shield. The forms can be compared to Alolan Pokémon as they simply represent already known Pokémon in different forms.

In Pokémon GO, the following forms have been found:

  • Galarian Sludge
  • Zigzagoon
  • Obstagoon

These 3 forms might be found in Pokémon GO tomorrow, as Pokémon Sword and Shield will also be released.

Galar forms coming soon to Pokémon GO?

This has been found: A few weeks ago, dataminers found the first hints about the Galar forms. Now all the details needed for a release are available. Niantic likes to keep some details hidden so that not everything about the Pokémon can be discovered right away.

Now Niantic can simply turn on the switch and make the Galarian Pokémon spawn.

Would a release fit now? Currently, it is the perfect time to start a new event around the Galar forms. Pokémon Sword and Shield will be released tomorrow, November 15.

Sword Shield

It is quite conceivable that Niantic will celebrate this release as well. After all, they did it back then with the two Let’s GO games.

Additionally, it’s fitting that Niantic has only announced the next event for Tuesday evening. The event about Team GO Rocket ends this evening. Thus, another event could be announced in the meantime.

Will Pokémon Sword and Shield bring even more to Pokémon GO? No further connections are currently known. You will not be able to link the games with Pokémon GO, unlike what the Let’s GO games offered.

Niantic Wayfarer is available worldwide. What it means for German players:

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Fortnite: How to visit the waypoints the fastest

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite, we are currently in week 5 of Season 11 (Chapter 2 Season 1). There are new challenges to complete again. In one of the “Hide and Seek Missions,” you need to visit waypoints.

What is this challenge about? In one of the Hide and Seek challenges, you are required to visit 5 waypoints. In this guide, we will show you the fastest way to complete this task.

Prerequisite: You must unlock this challenge before you can start searching.

Locations on the map:

Waypoints on the map

Visit 5 waypoints in a match

Which route is the best? To solve this task quickly, a route where the waypoints are not far apart is ideal.

Looking at the southeast part of the map, you will find 5 waypoints that are all close together. This route would be the best choice to complete the task as quickly as possible.

Where are these 5 waypoints located? In the southeastern part of the map, around the snowy mountains, you will find 5 waypoints. They are located:

  • On the snowy hill in grid square H7
  • On the highest mountain
  • Next to the highest mountain, at a weather station
  • On the beach, in grid square H7
  • On an island, in grid square G8

These waypoints are places that are unnamed. However, there is always at least one building at each location. When you are at such a point, a message appears, which might say: “New waypoint! Coral Cove”

Fortnite Coral Cliffs Location

Keep in mind that you need to complete this task in a match. Therefore, the quick route is the best option.

To make this task even easier, it is worthwhile to use the Squads mode. In this mode, you can respawn repeatedly if you are eliminated by an opponent.

Once you have visited all 5 waypoints, the task is counted as completed, and you can focus on the other challenges such as:

Fortnite Alter Ego Title

Here you can see all the challenges of this week at a glance:

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Fortnite: The Hide and Seek challenges are here – These challenges await you

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

The challenges of week 5 in Season 11 (Chapter 2 Season 1) in Fortnite have been leaked. We will show you what challenges you might encounter.

What kind of leak is this? Weekly, Fortnite: Battle Royale presents its players with new tasks in a season. This allows them to level up their Battle Pass, which includes many different cosmetics and V-Bucks.

Before the challenges are officially presented this afternoon, on November 14 at 2:00 PM, a leak has already spread. This comes from data miners who have closely examined the game data.

Update 2:00 PM: The leak from the data miners has been proven correct and now the hide-and-seek missions are also available in the game. Here you can see guides to:

How credible is the leak? These tasks were already discovered a few days ago by data miners. The data miner Lucas7yoshi, who has reliably leaked challenges several times before, posted an image of it on Twitter.

Keep in mind that the challenges could still change by this afternoon. Nothing is guaranteed yet.

This is the leak regarding the challenges:

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  • Land at Frenzy Farm, Slurpy Swamp, and Sweaty Sands
  • Harvest 500 wood, 400 stone, and 300 metal
  • Eliminations at Frenzy Farm or Sweaty Sands (0/3)
  • Search chests at Pleasant Park or Lazy Lake (0/7)
  • Consume instant items (0/10)
  • Deal damage to opponents with the pickaxe (0/100)
  • Hit weak points while harvesting materials 5 times in a row
  • Score headshots (0/10)
  • Visit landmarks in a match (0/10)
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Deal damage to your opponents with the pickaxe

What do the challenges additionally bring? For each completed challenge, you receive 54,000 XP, which allows you to level up quickly. If you have completed 8 challenges, you will also receive a loading screen that gives you a hint about the hidden letter.

In addition, you will unlock the Alter Ego Challenges, with which you can earn cool variants for the Battle Pass skins.

We will update the official challenges here on MeinMMO this afternoon and provide you with guides to the tasks.

What do you think about these challenges? Can you easily accomplish them?

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A term from WoW is one of the most searched youth words of 2019

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Gaming is increasingly influencing our language. The term “Kek” from World of Warcraft almost made it to the Youth Word of the Year 2019 – or where do these words come from?

The vote for the “Youth Word of the Year” has always been an interesting topic in recent years, prompting discussions or feelings of embarrassment – depending on whether one received the youth’s choice of words with interest or wanted to lament the “degradation of the German language”.

In 2019, this vote was skipped. A comparison portal stepped in to determine the most commonly used youth words. Two representatives from this new Top 10 are likely to be known by gamers, as their origins come from the video game sector – or not?

How were the words determined? To find out which words from youth slang were used particularly frequently, the Google search queries for the most well-known words in youth slang were examined. This was conducted by the site vergleich.org and resulted in quite clear findings.

WoW Shaman Laughing Orc title

“Kek” ranks 4th: Anyone who has played World of Warcraft in recent years is likely familiar with the term “Kek”. Alliance players can read this when a member of the Horde types “lol” in the chat, meaning they want to laugh.

Since players from the Horde and Alliance usually do not speak to each other or understand each other (unless they use a specific potion), written words become illegible and turn into “nonsense words” of a fantasy language. For the term “lol”, this translates to “kek”.

It didn’t take long before players started intentionally typing “kek”, even without the automatic language conversion in the game.

However, Kek has another origin; it is frequently used in the German rap scene in lyrics since 2002, even before the release of World of Warcraft. Here, it is mainly an insult and a synonym for “loser” or “wannabe” types. This was primarily spread by lyrics from Bushido – who also played a lot of WoW.

“Honor taken” ranks 8th: Another term in the Top 10 is the phrase “Honor taken”. This also has a video game context and is often used in shooters. When a player has defeated another and the loser posed little resistance or serious threat, it is common to say that “the loser has had their honor taken”.

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In a broader sense, it also implies that one has allowed oneself to be deceived or led by someone, even though one should know better.

What other words were there? If you’re interested in the other words, here is the Top 10 most searched youth slang words from 2019:

RankExpression / WordMeaning
1CringeEmbarrassment
2HabibiTerm of endearment (darling, sweetheart)
3AlmanPerson with “cliché-German” behavior
4KekLoser, wannabe
5BratanColleague, buddy, brother
6GönnjaminPerson who indulges in luxury
7HustlenHard work
8Honor takenSomeone has allowed themselves to be defeated or led by the nose
9CornernLoitering at street corners
10TchuligomApology (play on spelling)

Clearly, gaming is having a greater impact on the development of our language year after year.

Do you use these words? Or do they not belong to your vocabulary at all?

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Fortnite sues tester for over $85,000 – Camera caught him

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

A Canadian beta tester is being sued by developer Epic Games. Lucas Johnston is alleged to have leaked confidential material related to Fortnite Chapter 2. A security camera purportedly captured him taking a screenshot, which later circulated on reddit a month before “Chapter ” went live.

Who is being sued? Lucas Johnston was a professional tester for “Keyword Studios” in Montreal. The company essentially lends testers to gaming studios. Companies like Epic Games need alpha or beta testers who secretly play what will later be enjoyed by millions.

Johnston allegedly worked for Epic on August 30 to test the “user experience.” He was supposed to inform Epic how the game feels from the players’ perspective so they could respond accordingly and make adjustments.

Title image Fortnite Chapter 2

Screenshot leaked on reddit

What Epic accuses him of: Epic claims Johnston posted a screenshot on reddit a month before the planned release of Chapter 2 on October 15.

It is not entirely clear what exactly he posted. The post has since been deleted.

The site Eurogamer reported (via eurogamer): In September, someone posted a screenshot of Fortnite’s new map on reddit/FortniteCompetitive. It showed a bus route and the names of locations.

It might be that this image is the screenshot Johnston allegedly took.

The irony: At the time, hardly anyone took the leak seriously, so it didn’t make any waves. Only when the new map of Fortnite Chapter 2 actually went live did people realize that the September leak was likely genuine.

Fortnite Leak September
This could be the leaked screenshot in question. Source: Eurogamer

Epic states: The accused spoiled the element of surprise with this act. It is important to keep such creative processes confidential.

The company fired the leaker immediately after the leak

How does Johnston’s company respond? The company Keyword Studios employed Johnston and was apparently hired by Epic Games to provide testers.

Keywords Studios found, according to court documents, during their investigation that Johnston must have taken this screenshot. He was filmed doing so by a security camera.

Furthermore, the user who posted the screenshot was linked to Johnston:

Johnston was fired by Keywords Studios on September 13, shortly after the image went online.

This is what Johnston says: He admits to having taken the screenshot. He sent it to himself via eMail.

However, he claims he has no idea how it then ended up online.

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This is what happens now: Johnston is now being sued by Epic Games for damages of over $85,000 for allegedly breaching the confidentiality clause.

According to brand law expert Michael Short, Fortnite is not suing for money but to make a statement.

This is already the 3rd tester that Epic Games has taken legal action against for leaking trade secrets:

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