The streamer CouRage was successful on Twitch with Fortnite . Now he is leaving the streaming platform and switching to YouTube. He explains that the constant battle for “paying customers”, the subscribers, was too much for him.
Who is speaking? That is Jack “CouRage” Dunlop. He was previously an eSports caster for Call of Duty and known for his humorous style. Since 2018, he earned his living as a full-time streamer on Twitch, primarily active in Fortnite.
Now CouRage has announced that after a year and a half as a full-time streamer, he will now exclusively switch to YouTube.
“As in the gray office” – that's how CouRage felt with daily streams on Twitch.
Bound by the Subscriber Button
This is how CouRage justifies the switch: He says in a video that he felt chained to the “subscriber button” on Twitch. According to CouRage, as a Twitch streamer, you are always dependent on subscribers and have to fight for them. This would consume the opportunities to occasionally do something outside of the streams.
This is a toxic way of thinking: “If I don't go live today, then I lose the number X of subscribers, and that means I lose the number X of money.” Every streamer has that in their head.
The better mindset is: “Now I stream a specific number of hours, and then I do something else for a few hours – and from that, I create really good content.”
Ninja has also left Twitch and stepped out of the “hamster wheel”.
CouRage got a taste of life without Twitch during a trip to Japan.
During his time away, he had prepared videos but could enjoy his time on the trip and had found his peace, without having to be live all the time and fight for subscribers. For the first time in a long time, he felt what it would be like not to be constantly watching the Subscribe button.
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What are subscribers? On Twitch, players have the opportunity to give a “paid subscription” to a streamer, thereby financially supporting them.
The money from “subscriptions” is important for streamers. It is about $2.50 per subscription – often more. Successful streamers have around 20,000 subscriptions – that would be at least $50,000 guaranteed every month.
This subscription lasts only 30 days – therefore streamers are afraid of losing a “paying customer” if they do not renew their subscription.
This struggle for “paying customers” seems to define the everyday life of many streamers and create pressure to exploit themselves and always be available.
A pressure from which CouRage is now escaping by switching to YouTube. The exact details of his new “exclusive contract” are not known: But it can be assumed that the contract secures him financially and frees him from the “yoke of Twitch subscribers”.
The message of the day is a popular means for developers to directly and regularly communicate with players. In CoD: Modern Warfare, however, these messages seem hardly connected to the community at all, as they recommend exactly the play styles that annoy many players the most.
What is a “message of the day”? The message of the day is a service that keeps players regularly informed about updates, gameplay tips, or stories. This brief dispatch is a good means to keep members active, whether in clans, on servers, or across entire games.
CoD: Modern Warfare uses the daily messages for small info-blogs about maps, weapons, or gadgets, but has now failed to consider the community’s sentiment with two entries.
Daily messages recommend unpopular play styles
What exactly is being recommended by the developers? It concerns specifically two messages from the last few days. One of them is about the map “Euphrates Bridge,” and the other revolves around claymore mines. Here are the corresponding excerpts from the daily messages.
Euphrates Bridge
Bombed houses, destroyed buses, and the dilapidated bridge provide seemingly endless hiding spots.
Use a Claymore
Is delayed gratification your thing? Then pack a claymore in your equipment slot. These explosive mines are activated upon proximity. Place a claymore near the objectives, close to the enemy spawn zones, or at popular sniper spots.
The developers are recommending exactly the play styles that are currently condemned by some CoD soldiers, thus trolling their community.
What do the CoD soldiers think about this? The reactions found so far are mostly very negative. The players can hardly understand why the developers choose to promote such disliked play styles in such a direct manner.
I find it funny that the developers, despite the backlash, still do nothing about the campers and now they also troll the players with these pop-ups and encourage people to do the things that most are fed up with (like claymores and bridge campers).
Others have somewhat expected this direction and believe that the new maps and multiplayer were designed with this play style in mind from the beginning.
Well, consider that this game was made specifically for beginners and campers. So I’m not surprised.
But there are also voices from the other direction: There are also players who support this style and often convey in rather blunt ways that the whining of other players annoys them.
This is the only right way to respond to all the whining.
Play how you want, but also use well-known advantages
Should I start camping now? This question remains up to each individual. However, style adaptations to the current meta, i.e., the most efficient play style of a multiplayer title, are often part of the repertoire of successful players.
You don’t have to spend the entire round waiting tactically. However, play styles, weapons, or gadgets that personally stand out as uncomfortable are often worth a self-try. But don’t wait too long with that, strong play styles can quickly be nerfed.
With the new map layout, without the three lanes, tactics have also changed, and in some cases, a more cautious approach may be the better choice.
However, if you absolutely don’t want to be convinced by claymores or camping tactics, then hunt down the players who have already set up a campfire in the darkest corner of the map. You can find the best weapons for that here.
What do you think about the daily messages? Were the developers not careful enough?
After the introduction of the Fallout 1st subscription for Fallout 76, reports emerged about a “class struggle” between subscribers and non-subscribers. While this wasn’t a real issue, a guild is now introducing it as a kind of role-playing game.
What was the initial situation? The introduction of the Fallout 1st subscription has led to heavy criticism from the Fallout 76 community. This was somewhat exaggerated in the media, presenting it as if a “class struggle” was breaking out between subscribers and non-subscribers, where those without subscriptions would hunt subscribers in the game.
It wasn’t quite like that. While there were naturally a few disputes, they remained within normal limits. There was no real “class struggle”.
A Satire Guild on the Rise
What came out of it? According to Fallout 76 player VectorZarak, there have been some hostilities from non-subscribers against those who have a Fallout 1st subscription, which introduced private worlds. He took this as an opportunity to jokingly found the guild Apocalyptic Aristocracy, which wanted to explore this theme in-game.
What does the Apocalyptic Aristocracy do? The guild sees itself as a satire about this inflated “class struggle” in Fallout 76. Members wear the finest suits in the game and play as an elite group, considering themselves as something better compared to the non-subscriber rabble and challenging them.
However, this is all not meant seriously. They have taken this exaggerated “class struggle” and transferred it into a satirical in-game role-play.
How successful is the guild? The concept is currently attracting many subscribers. They find the idea amusing. According to VectorZarak, around 100 players signed up within two days. The number of members has since grown to over 330. All of them have a Fallout 1st subscription, showing that this service indeed attracts customers.
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Is this all just fun? One might get the impression from the memes and statements of the guild members that it’s not just for fun.
For example, the player Terry Mollinet says: “I joined because as a subscriber I’m better than everyone else!”
Donald Meeks jokingly explains: “We are simply nobler and wealthier than the common rabble! Why should one dirty oneself on a public server when one can hoard legendary items for oneself and sell them for a huge profit to the less fortunate?”
However, members insist that they do not take it seriously. It is part of the role play. Yes, it is somewhat provocative, but it is not meant maliciously. Some join not to play the elite, but to show that they want to support Fallout 76 as subscribers because they enjoy the game.
“We know that Fallout 76 is not perfect, but developers do not work for free. Therefore, we do everything to fund the improvement and expansion of the game,” says Apocalyptic Aristocracy founder VectorZarak.
Currently, the fifth season of the Living World is running in Guild Wars 2. So far, only the prologue has been released. The first episode of the Icebrood Saga has now been officially announced – and it is said to be very dark.
What do we know about the episode? In a livestream for the charity event Extra Life, the name of the first episode of the Icebrood Saga was announced. It is called “Whispers in the Dark”.
According to the developers in the stream, it is supposed to be very dark and inspired by the stories of H. P. Lovecraft. This is immediately evident from the name of the episode, which is reminiscent of the short story “The Whisperer in Darkness“. In it, the protagonist encounters mysterious creatures and dark figures.
There was also a short teaser on Twitter, which hinted at the “Boneskinner” that is supposed to appear in the episode. This is a mysterious creature that already made an appearance in the announcement of the Icebrood Saga and fits perfectly into the dark story.
When will the episode be released? “Whispers in the Dark” is set to be released on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. New episodes typically come out at 6:00 PM.
There will likely be a trailer one week prior that will reveal more about the contents of the episode and show initial images.
The prologue introduced us to a new antagonist
What happened in the prologue to the Icebrood Saga? The prologue, which was released in September 2019, introduced us to the new story and also to a new enemy.
The leader of the Blood Legion, Bangar the Butcher, stole the magically enchanted bow of our Norn friend Braham at a Charr festival.
With this bow, Bangar set out to hunt the Elder Dragon Jormag, whom he wants to enslave. With the help of the Elder Dragon and a large army of Charr, he aims to defeat us and the dragon Aurene, and elevate the Charr to great power. A supporter in this effort is also the son of our Charr friend Rytlock Brimstone.
Bangar, main character in the prologue
What else is happening in the MMORPG? At the end of October, Build Templates were introduced in Guild Wars 2, which have since led to big discussions about the prices.
There has also been a lot of feedback regarding class balancing. New developers are now working on this and are actively engaging in the forum.
This afternoon, something seems to be happening in Pokémon GO again with Team GO Rocket. A mysterious countdown to a YouTube video is currently counting down.
What is this countdown? If you look at the Pokémon GO YouTube channel, you can see there is currently a video premiere upcoming.
It currently only carries the name “#TeamGORocket”. Niantic isn’t providing more information at the moment, but it fits with the events, as the Rocket bosses have already appeared in the first locations.
What could be behind the video? Perhaps the Rocket bosses could finally be coming worldwide now. They have already been teased for weeks and have also been tested in the first cities since the night before last.
Now it might be time for a global release, as the bosses are functioning flawlessly in the test areas.
When will we know more? By 3 PM German time at the latest, as the video will be released on YouTube and the countdown will have ended.
This is the experience with countdowns so far: For the release of Team GO Rocket in July, there was already a big countdown on YouTube. However, there were thousands of disappointed players when only a Rocket hour with more Rebels at the PokéStops was announced.
So one shouldn’t be too disappointed if this video doesn’t bring any major news either.
To battle the bosses, you must first collect mysterious components. These can be obtained from battles with Rocket Rebels. Once you have collected 6 of them, you will receive a Rocket Radar, which allows you to track down the bosses.
Niantic has also announced a new feature for your buddy. Soon you’ll be able to interact with it properly:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has faced a lot of criticism since its release. However, the biggest issues are set to be addressed by a new update that has been announced.
What has been announced? Communications Manager Ashton Williams announced a new update for Modern Warfare on Twitter. She also listed what will be addressed. The list should please some players, as there was a lot of criticism regarding these aspects recently.
The following things are to be improved:
Claymores: They are criticized because many players find them just too frequently available.
Weapon Tuning: Various weapons are too powerful for the players. Which guns exactly will be adjusted has not been revealed.
Footsteps: There have often been complaints about footsteps being too loud. They might become quieter.
Server Stability: Some players are experiencing server issues with frequent crashes. This is reportedly going to be improved.
What else was announced? Numerous fans then asked Williams if other issues would be addressed. She confirmed that Spec Ops would also receive some bug fixes, after it was criticized recently.
She also commented on the controversial 725 shotgun. She mentioned that if the tests go well, some changes will also be made there. So there is no confirmation yet, but at least the statement that they are working on it.
But loud footsteps are also the focus of criticism. You can never really be stealthy, and you can hear enemies from a distance. Claymores are also criticized because many players find them just too effective and deadly.
The 725 shotgun is one of the biggest points of criticism
When will the update be released? A specific date is not known yet. Williams only stated that it will be released in the coming days. If there is new information about this, you will of course find it here on MeinMMO.
What do you hope for from the update? Which feature should be prioritized?
The Chinese government has issued tough new rules for underage gamers. They came into effect on Tuesday. They limit gaming time for players under 18 and their ability to spend money in games.
Here are the new rules: The rules were announced on Tuesday. They apply to video gamers under 18. Three things are prohibited:
Nighttime gaming – Playing between 10 PM and 8 AM is completely prohibited
Too long gaming – They are allowed to play only 90 minutes on weekdays and 180 minutes on weekends and holidays
Too high spending in cash shops – Their spending on virtual items is limited to $28 to $57, depending on the player’s age
After “Honor of Kings” China is crazy – here it is called “Arena of Valor” and is a kind of Mobile League of Legends.
What does China want to achieve with this? The Chinese government sees three problems that it wants to tackle with the new rules:
This is the Chinese LoL team FunPlus Phoenix. They are in the World Championship finals. This would probably barely be possible under new rules – the training would be lacking.
How are the rules supposed to be implemented? At nikopartners it says that gaming companies must now ensure that these new rules are enforced:
Players must register with their “real name” – it will then be checked against a national database. This leads to restrictions on the account if the player is underage
Game developers must implement an “anti-addiction” system to limit gaming time
In recent months, the climate towards gaming has tightened, as reported by the New York Times . State media compared games to “poison.” Some games have been banned for being too violent.
Xi Jinping, the President of China, has personally stated that children have poor eyesight. This increased pressure on the authorities to take action.
Especially the large Chinese gaming companies like Tencent have suffered under the beginning restrictions in recent years. There was a halt in the approval of video games, which significantly affected Tencent’s stock value.
Tencent has been able to circumvent some of China’s measures in the past and wanted to prevent a stricter state regulation with self-imposed rules (like household chores).
Experts believe that the Chinese industry has prepared for these regulations coming. In addition, similar rules were already in place, but could be relatively easily bypassed.
Companies have been working for some time on technology to determine and verify the age of players.
For the next adventure in World of Warcraft, the developers have taken a close look at the Classic version. They want to design some systems very similarly.
At BlizzCon 2019, the next chapter for all fans of World of Warcraft was revealed. It goes to the Shadowlands, a previously largely unknown area with a lot of fresh story, new features, and mechanics. However, not all ideas are really brand new, as some core concepts come from WoW: Classic – which the developers have looked at very closely.
What was said? In an interview from Kotaku with developer John Hight at BlizzCon, the insights from WoW: Classic were also discussed. Hight stated:
It was very informative to see how well players played together, even in the face of the fact that there are “no rules.”
You could simply cut in line, click the box, and run away. And still, you see those queues forming, because everyone is polite to each other. This social system – I help you if you help me – is so present in Classic and showed us that we don’t need to shove players’ noses into something for them to understand things.
It’s best if they talk to each other and help one another. A little bit of complexity is fine, and a little bit of friction between them is okay as long as we have a good social system that supports this.
What does this mean for Shadowlands? The conclusion from the developers’ observations is that they are trying to incorporate these casual social interactions into Shadowlands. One of the key elements here is a choice for players on whether they want to tackle content together or alone. Because Hight further revealed:
If you have a forced system that brings players together, then players are reluctant to stick together. But if they have a common goal and we create opportunities where they meet each other, then it often ends with a “Oh, so you’re doing this here too? Do you want to do this together?”
One of these examples is Torghast, Tower of the Damned. Here, players can either set off alone to face the challenges of the tower or team up with up to four other players. At least on paper, this is suitable for both solo players who simply want to play alone for a while, as well as for friends who want to do something together.
More incentives from Classic: But Torghast is not the only element where developers have looked to Classic. At BlizzCon, it was also announced that many of the old abilities would return to give classes more personality again.
It seems that Shadowlands will take a lot of good incentives from Classic and further develop them.
Developer Niantic has announced more AR features for Pokémon GO. The buddy feature is set to become more realistic, and you can even interact with friends there.
What is announced? On their blog, Niantic writes about the development of AR features in their games. They state that they want to further develop Pokémon GO, focusing primarily on the buddy feature.
They present the “Buddy Adventure” and explain that you can interact with your buddy and even explore the virtual world together with friends.
Buddy Adventure in Pokémon GO – What is it?
This is how the feature is supposed to work: With Buddy Adventure, you can see your buddy in AR mode and interact with him. However, the exact details of how this will work are not known.
The AR feature is set to be further developed.
Additionally, you should be able to observe your friends’ buddies through the AR camera. So when you’re out together, you can also see how your friend interacts with his buddy.
This is how it should become even more realistic: Niantic wants to introduce occlusion in their mode. This allows your virtual objects to disappear behind, for example, door frames or walls. This makes it look even more realistic.
On their blog, Niantic also released a video that we will show you an image from:
On the left, the character is in the wall, but on the right, it disappears behind it.
When will this feature come out? Nothing is known yet about this. It is only stated that they are working on it and it will be released in the coming months.
What does this mean for Pokémon GO? This function enhances the AR element in Pokémon GO and makes the game more realistic.
One can also imagine that tasks will be set that are related to this feature. After all, already now you need to achieve quests like landing snapshots. Something similar could also be expected with Buddy Adventure.
What else has been announced? There are more good news from Niantic. The Niantic Wayfarer – the system to evaluate PokéStops – will be released worldwide next week. Thus, stops could be evaluated even faster. In Germany, this feature has been available for a few weeks.
Furthermore, it was announced that small and medium-sized enterprises will soon be able to apply for sponsored PokéStops. There, advertising for the company will be made in the game. This feature will start this winter in the USA. When it will come to Germany is unknown.
Things are also quite intense in Pokémon GO right now. The Rocket bosses have been sighted in some cities:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is well-received by many, but there is also quite a bit of criticism. These 7 specific changes could improve Modern Warfare.
What are these changes? After the first reviews of Modern Warfare were quite positive, over time, bad reviews from the community have accumulated as well. Players criticize:
missing, boring, or faulty content
a story that some fans feel was poorly executed
gameplay issues with some weapons
the multiplayer maps and campers
From the voices of the community and some streamers and YouTubers, we have identified 7 things that could address these points of criticism and improve Modern Warfare 2019.
1. Improved
Weapon Balance
What is the problem? Since its release, many players have complained about overly dominant weapons. Specifically, the shotgun 725 and the assault rifle M4A1 are the focus of criticism. Both weapons are considered too strong at all distances.
The big problem is that they are so powerful that players feel compelled to use them. They see hardly any other option. Usually, both weapons are taken together with the “Overkill” perk.
The M4A1.
Both weapons can even compete with submachine guns and sniper rifles at specific distances. Both also have a very low “Time To Kill” (TTK).
Here’s how it could be resolved: Two points could be addressed to better balance the weapons:
increase spread and recoil to reduce accuracy at distance
reduce damage to increase the TTK
At least the damage is probably appropriate for a shotgun. A middle ground that allows both weapons to be defeated by other weapons at certain distances would be advisable.
2. Claymores
What is the problem? Claymores are primary equipment that can be placed on the ground and function as proximity mines using laser sensors. They should only secure a small area.
However, the issues with claymores in Modern Warfare are that their blast radius is so immense that they can hardly be safely destroyed from behind. Especially in the hardcore versions of the multiplayer modes, they are deadly at long range.
Additionally, they can be glitched into stairs or walls, where they cannot be destroyed and often cannot even be seen. Sometimes, there’s nothing left to do but trigger them or look for detours.
Here’s how it could be resolved: Fans generally wish for a smaller radius in which claymores are deadly. They suggest, for example, that the lethal area should be cone-shaped instead of a radius around the claymore:
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Other players suggest that, in the spirit of Modern Warfare’s realism claims, they should take longer to set up. In real life, it takes a few seconds to make a claymore operational, and you cannot just stick it briefly into the concrete ground.
3. Footsteps and Calls
What is the problem? In Modern Warfare, both the sound of soldiers’ boots stomping and their constant calls about seeing enemies can be heard by all players. This leads to players being better localized.
However, the volume of steps is considered too loud by many in Modern Warfare. Players can hardly sneak around and can be easily spotted even at long distances. Additionally, allies’ footsteps are as loud as those of enemies.
The cries of soldiers claiming to have spotted an enemy often reveal their own position rather than contributing to the enemy’s localization. This often leads to players wanting to act covertly, but their character suddenly loudly announces the sighting of an enemy for everyone to hear. This can quickly lead to being discovered and often results in death.
Here’s how it could be resolved: Steps should be aligned with other sound effects so they are not extremely loud or too quiet.
Effects like opening doors and steps should not drown out bomb noises but still remain noticeable, and ally footsteps should be quieter than those of enemies.
Even explosions don’t always drown out footsteps.
The calls of the character should only apply to the player or their team, not to enemies. Here could be an option for players to choose from three options:
Hear your own calls and those of the team
Only hear your own calls
No calls at all
4. Changes to
Maps and Locations
What is the problem? Modern Warfare deviates from the so-called 3-lane system and offers maps that are partially asymmetrically structured and provide many vertical and twisted positions.
The problem is that some maps are so poorly balanced that victories are either guaranteed or impossible. The map “Euphrates Bridge,” for example, almost guarantees victory to any team that can capture point B.
Additionally, the layout of many maps, along with the balance of some weapons and claymores, encourages players to simply camp rather than actively participate in the objectives.
Here’s how it could be resolved: The maps should be redesigned so that certain paths and routes are blocked or become more dangerous, making specific positions too strong. Roadblocks or closed doors could be used for this.
Campers are a problem for many players.
It would also be helpful to make certain positions on the maps more visible from multiple angles so that campers cannot easily fortify themselves.
If the volume of footsteps is also adjusted, covert players could better clear out campers.
5. Killstreaks and
Pointstreaks
What is the problem? In Modern Warfare, players can use special killstreak rewards if they achieve enough kills without dying. Powerful rewards such as tanks and combat aircraft are included.
However, this system also promotes players in objective-oriented multiplayer modes like Domination or Ground War to focus more on getting kills instead of completing objectives.
Here’s how it could be resolved: Instead of killstreaks, rewards should be obtained through pointstreaks. This way, there would be rewards at a certain score without dying, rather than a certain number of kills.
Players would not progress to killstreaks any slower than through kills, but participation in objectives would be encouraged. The perk “Point Friendly” already solves this, although it takes up an extra slot. This should just become standard.
6. SpecOps and
Coop Modes
What is the problem? SpecOps is the coop mode of Modern Warfare, where players team up with other human players against AI opponents.
Here’s how it could be resolved: The solution should focus purely on the technical side. Bugs need to be fixed and the behavior of AI improved.
Additional missions could also provide players with real incentives to play more coop. Specific rewards would be desirable as well.
7. Story and
Campaign
What is the problem? The campaign of Modern Warfare presents a civil war-like conflict in the fictional Urzikstan, where a rebel militia, a terrorist cell, the USA and Russia fight each other.
However, the story is told quite one-sidedly from the perspective of the USA, which has already led to a lot of criticism and issues:
Here’s how it could be resolved: One way to address this would be to expand the campaign from the perspective of the Russians. At the moment, they are purely depicted as the “bad guys”.
By changing the perspective, better integrity and a more objective viewpoint of the story would be ensured, as well as a type of moral conflict for the player who must decide which side is “in the right”.
Are improvements planned?
The future holds: Yes, soon some of the most pressing issues, such as the footsteps, the claymores, or the weapon balance will be addressed – according to the developers.
Also, another frequently mentioned point – the selection of maps – is likely to be addressed soon. A recent leak revealed that Modern Warfare may soon receive new maps and even game modes:
The famous paladin Leeroy Jenkins has a new location in World of Warcraft. As it should be, he at least has chicken with him.
Currently, World of Warcraft is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the MMORPG. There are some in-game activities for this event. In addition to a classic version of the Alterac Valley, there are three LFR raids where numerous bosses from the past can be battled. This will even be rewarded with a mount that looks like Deathwing. But there are also other small Easter eggs and references from the past to be found – just like Leeroy Jenkins.
Who is Leeroy Jenkins? Most people should know Leeroy, as he has become somewhat of an internet legend. He was a paladin player who became famous for rushing into the “Upper Blackrock Spire” dungeon during the vanilla era of WoW into the room with the dragon eggs. Instead of listening to his comrades’ strategy, he simply shouted his name “Leeeeeroy Jenkins!” and charged in. Of course, he and all the other group members died in the process. After complaints from the group, he sheepishly said, “At least I got chicken …”
The corresponding internet clip was widely shared – even the re-upload from 5 years ago has already garnered over 14 million views.
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Where is Leeroy in WoW? During the birthday event, Leeroy can now be found hanging out in the Caverns of Time, where he has his own vendor stand. We have marked his location on the map here:
As is fitting for Leeroy, he of course has his chicken at his side and also sells roasted chicken. Even that has a reference to his past – in the description it says: “My chicken is so good, it’s worth dying for!”
Basically, there is currently a lot going on in the Caverns of Time because there are special vendors, a dance club, and Chromie is also present. So it’s worth taking a look as long as the event runs until early January.
Did you discover any more Easter eggs during the birthday event?
In Fortnite there is a code for the Minty Pickaxe when you purchase a Fortnite product. This code is now supposed to be available in Germany as well. We will show you how you can obtain it.
What kind of code is it? The code is available for free when you purchase a certain Fortnite product at selected retailers in-store or online. You can redeem this code in the game to receive the Minty Pickaxe in the game.
Epic has confirmed on their official site that the codes will be available in America, the UK, France, and Germany.
Some codes were accidentally published too early and circulated for fancy prices on various platforms.
The Minty Pickaxe is now available in Germany
How can you obtain the code? You can currently obtain the code in Germany in only one way. At GameStop Germany’s online shop, there is a merchandise item that you can purchase to get the code for the Minty Pickaxe.
This item, which comes with the code, is only available online at GameStop. So you can save yourself the trip to the nearest GameStop store. If you want this item, you should hurry, as the product is likely to sell out quickly.
Which merchandise product do you need to buy? The product that includes the code is a POP!-Vinyl figure of a Loot Llama. This is available for 13.99 Euros in the online store.
How can you redeem the code for the pickaxe? You can redeem the code on the official Epic Games site. Here is the direct link for redeeming the code.
If you are not logged into the website with your Epic account yet, you need to do that first. Only then can your Epic account be linked to receive the reward of the code in-game.
Here you can redeem your code
What do you think? Are you getting the code for the Minty Pickaxe?
With a patch, Rockstar Games aimed to fix the crashes, crashes, and blue screens in Red Dead Redemption 2. However, many players are still complaining about issues.
Rockstar’s solution: On the evening of November 5, Rockstar Games released an update for their Rockstar Games Launcher. The patch notes state:
A bug was fixed that caused the launcher to display the error “The Rockstar Games Launcher failed to initialize” upon startup
A bug was fixed that caused the preload to get stuck during decryption
A bug was fixed that caused the launcher to display the error “The Rockstar Games Launcher has unexpectedly exited” when launching Red Dead Redemption 2
A bug was fixed that caused the Rockstar Games Launcher to crash when launched through the Epic Games Launcher
A bug was fixed that caused the launcher to display the error “Could not start the game, please verify your game data” when launching Red Dead Redemption 2 through the Epic Games Launcher
The result: Still problems
Now this patch should eliminate a significant number of the errors. However, players are stating that there are still crashes and issues with the game.
On Twitter, many players are responding to support that they continue to have the same problems, and the new patch did not help them.
Mood among players is low: On Reddit, there is now a collection thread for the second day of problems. The thread already has over 300 comments after 3 hours. Many are annoyed that they still cannot play today.
“I am still getting the error that the Rockstar Games Launcher has unexpectedly exited. I can’t believe it’s been 24 hours and Rockstar still hasn’t fixed this,” writes a player in the comments on Reddit.
Others report that they are demanding their money back. “[…] If they don’t solve the crashing and stuttering soon, I will demand my money back,” writes a Reddit user. In response, another player states that he is already asking for a refund but has not received a reply yet.
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Nintendo’s fighting classic Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is gaining fighters from the Fatal Fury series. However, one heroine from there will not be included because she is too sexy.
This was announced: In a live stream, Masahiro Sakurai, director of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, announced new DLC featuring the character Terry Bogard. This fighter is known from Fatal Fury.
However, Sakurai also pointed out that one female fighter will not be included: Mai Shiranui. She is one of the main characters in Fatal Fury. His reasoning is likely to make many players chuckle, as the character is simply too sexy for the Nintendo classic.
This is how Nintendo explains the exclusion of Mai Shiranui
This is what Sakurai says: The director explains in the stream that Super Smash Bros. is for young players, and the character would not fit in.
“You may have noticed that a very important character from the Fatal Fury series is not included. Yes, Mai Shiranui. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is for good boys and girls of all ages, so we decided not to show her; please forgive us.”
Masahiro Sakurai introducing Terry Bogard
Is the character really that revealing? Looking closely at Mai Shiranui, one can see a lot of skin and little clothing. In fact, no character in the roster of fighters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate looks as revealing.
This character is still included: Currently, you can also fight with Bayonetta in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In her own games, Bayonetta was often a bit more revealing, but in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, she is fully clothed.
This is how Bayonetta is portrayed in Super Smash Bros. Source: Forbes
This could theoretically also have been done with Mai Shiranui, but the development team apparently decided against it.
What other characters are there? The roster is full of colorful fighters. There are Mario, Sonic, and Donkey Kong, but also characters from Street Fighter.
The space epic Elite: Dangerous has gained another chapter. After 5 years of exploration, players now find a new culture in an ancient generation ship. And it needs your help!
What was discovered in Elite: Dangerous? The grand space simulation Elite: Dangerous thrives on its brave astronauts and their discoveries. Players regularly encounter new and fascinating things, some created by the random generator or added by the developers.
Recently, Elite explorer and Twitch streamer “malic_vr” discovered a massive generation ship called “Golconda” during one of his streams. This isn’t unusual; several of these ships have already been found and filed under the keyword “curiosities” in the Elite folder.
The streamer malic_vr listens intently to the logs of the Golconda
New generation ship surprisingly inhabited
What’s special about this ship? In this case, the ship is inhabited, surprising the unsuspecting pilot who was merely seeking his good deed of the day.
The transmitted messages from the ship indicate that it has been traveling for nearly a thousand years and has long left its original destination behind. A unique culture has developed aboard the ship, which now faces extinction.
The Beluga liner is one of the largest controllable ships in the game but can’t compete with any of the generation ships.
In a gigantic world, even massive ships remain undiscovered
How could it remain undiscovered for 5 years? The latest installment of the space series Elite is incredibly vast. The developers packed the entire Milky Way and beyond into the game. Even a large ship doesn’t attract excessive attention in such expanses. Additionally, due to its speed, it isn’t always traveling close to a star system.
The flying habitat was only discovered due to onboard issues. A flu-like illness is slowly but steadily spreading aboard, and the captain has decided to send a distress signal against the will of his generation to replenish dwindling medical supplies.
However, it’s also possible that this ship was only recently added to the game. This current discovery could be part of a new storyline within the Elite universe that’s now slowly unfolding.
Log from in-game news led to the discovery
How was the ship found? An inconspicuous entry from the in-game news portal reported on the spread of a plague due to a production error with one of their high-tech fertilizers. The company apparently recognized the distress signal but could not identify the source specifically.
Fortunately, there are dedicated astronauts like “malic_vr” who selflessly respond to the call to fly to the “Upaniklis” system. After studying the logs, it turns out that the ship has been infected with this plague for generations and is gradually losing control of it.
The generation ships are enormous. Here is one of the already discovered models from a video by CMDR PLATER.
The community loves events like this
What do the Elite astronauts think of it? The game has a dedicated community, and even 5 years after release, it is still loved by some fans, and regular community events are held.
I know it’s just a game. But such things blow me away! […]
With just this type of event, the imagination of players is fueled, and some will set out to help the people in distress. However, since the colonists live in physical and cultural quarantine, establishing contact is challenging.
It’s quite possible that the discovery adds a new story thread in the universe and contributes to missions stabilizing the population of the lonely space habitat. The game is supposed to be supported for a while longer.
Unfortunately, the next update won’t arrive until 2020, but here you can already find information about the new content.
The Lord of the Rings Online (LotRO) has received its seventh expansion. Minas Morgul launched yesterday and brings a lot of dark content to the MMORPG. We will tell you what new content awaits you.
What is the cost of the LotRO add-on? The latest expansion is called Minas Morgul, and you can purchase it in three versions:
Standard Edition for 35.99€
Collector’s Edition for 75.99€
The Ultimate Fan Bundle for 114.99€
So dark are the new areas
What is Minas Morgul? Fans of the Lord of the Rings universe should be familiar with the name of the expansion. Minas Morgul is the seat of the Witch-king and his Nazgul. The city is inhabited by Orcs who have targeted Gondor. The army that besieged Minas Tirith also set out from there. After the end of the Ring War, Minas Morgul remains uninhabitable – the horror runs too deep in the city.
2 new regions: The besieged Mordor and the Morgul Valley
250 new quests
New missions in the Black Book of Mordor
7 new instances for 3 and 6 players
12-player raid with Shelob (Kankra) the spider as the opponent
New rewards from the crafting guild
Shelob – A new raid boss
This is the story of the expansion: After Sauron’s death and the destruction of the Ring, it is up to the players to vanquish the last remnants of evil in Middle-earth. Your path will lead you to Minas Morgul, a creepy, dead city and its surroundings.
If you venture into the besieged Mordor, you will be embroiled in visions of the Second Age. There you will experience these events in the role of a hero.
Another glimpse into one of the new areas
These expansions of LotRO are also available: Even though the MMORPG has already been around for 12 years, it continues to be supplied with plenty of content. Minas Morgul is already the seventh expansion of the online game and can look back on these predecessors:
The Mines of Moria (2008)
The Siege of Mirkwood (2009)
The Rise of Isengard (2012)
The Riders of Rohan (2012)
Helm’s Deep (2013)
Mordor (2017)
If you really want to get ready for the new add-on, you can still watch the launch trailer:
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In Fortnite, a new weapon has appeared yesterday. The Twitch streamers Tfue and SypherPK show why the weapon is very strong and how to use it.
Which weapon is meant? Yesterday there was a small update where a new weapon was added to the game. Players had to discover it themselves and explore what it can do.
The Harpoon Pistol is a new item that is versatile. It can be used for fishing or eliminating enemies. Its appearance and usage resemble the Grappler, which was removed from the game.
Twitch streamer Tfue rates the weapon 10/10
What does the streamer think about the new weapon? Tfue seems excited about the new weapon. In his stream, you can see him driving around in a boat. He frequently stops to fish with the Harpoon Pistol.
Within seconds, he catches several fish that provide shields or health, or weapons that he can exchange with his loot.
He then says: “This is so awesome! It completely changes the game.” In another match, he again talks with his community about the new weapon and says: “Honestly, I give the harpoon 10 out of 10. For me, it’s a fantastic addition to the game.”
Twitch streamers show gameplay with the new weapon
Other Twitch streamers like NickEh30 and SypherPK also had fun with the new Harpoon Pistol. They show how powerful and versatile it is.
The streamer NickEh30 was in a build battle with an opponent. He tried to hit him with the harpoon multiple times. After a few attempts, he finally scored a hit and eliminated the opponent.
The Twitch streamer SypherPK demonstrated a clever method of using the Harpoon Pistol.
He placed a trap on the wall next to him and pulled the opponent towards him with the weapon. This attempt also succeeded and the opponent was eliminated by the placed trap.
In this video, you can see how the Twitch streamers react to and use the new weapon:
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At the start of Diablo 4, there will be five classes available for you to choose from. So far, three of them have been confirmed. We will show you which classes could still be possible at release.
What classes does Diablo 4 offer? Diablo 4 was officially revealed at BlizzCon 2019. We now know that D4 is going to be quite dark. In the gameplay trailer, you could already get a glimpse of some of the battles in the game. But who will be sent into battle against the hordes of monsters at launch?
So far, Blizzard has confirmed three classes: Sorceress, Barbarian, and Druid – This is what they can do in Diablo 4. However, the developers will be adding two more classes into the ring for launch. What those are is still a secret. But there are two strong contenders that point towards these classes.
What are the 4th and 5th classes for Diablo 4?
Where does the idea come from? The YouTuber Bluddshed is a well-known figure in the Diablo community. He regularly streams Diablo 3 and creates guide videos to help the community with leveling and builds. He was also present at BlizzCon 2019 and streamed a live broadcast introducing the existing classes in Diablo 4.
In one of his videos, Bluddshed discusses why Paladin and Amazon would be a good choice for the two remaining class slots in Diablo IV.
What does Diablo 4 offer? Considering the three presented classes, D4 covers the following genres:
Ranged Caster
Melee fighter with physical damage, both 2H and 1H
A melee hybrid with a staff
What does Diablo 4 lack? What the already existing classes Sorceress, Barbarian, and Druid do not cover is:
What speaks for the Paladin? Given the missing attributes for Diablo 4, a Paladin would make sense. The class would play with a shield and one-handed weapons and also cover the “Holy” area. With this one class, Blizzard could satisfy fans of two play styles.
Bluddshed also mentions artwork that was released during BlizzCon. One of the shields would visually suit a Paladin.
The Crusader could also be an option for this setup. However, since this class is already playable in Diablo 3, the expectation is more towards the Paladin.
Could this be the fourth shield from the top left for the Paladin? Image source: Bluddshed YouTube
What speaks for the Amazon? It is hard to imagine that Diablo 4 would launch without a class that deals physical damage from a distance. Such an archer or hunter is actually part of the standard repertoire of an RPG. In Diablo 1, there was the Huntress with her bow. In Diablo 2, the Amazon with bow and throwing spears.
The Amazons are associated with spears and shields, matching the showcased artwork. She could throw spears, but was also effective in melee combat with elemental damage. This class would therefore combine shields, spears, and ranged DPS.
Have you already thought about which other classes Blizzard will bring to the release of Diablo 4? Perhaps a pet class like the Witch Doctor or the Necromancer is waiting for you.
Let us know in the comments which are your top 5 classes for the start of Diablo 4.
EA Sports has just introduced the TOTW 8 (Team of the Week) in FIFA 20. Let’s take a look at the current Teamof the Week.
What is the Team of the Week? The Team of the Week is presented every Wednesday by EA Sports. It features 23 selected players who have shone with good performances in real soccer over the weekend.
These players receive a spot in the Team of the Week as well as improved Inform cards in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team.
The best players in TOTW 8: The new TOTW cards from Walker (86), De Ligt (86), Ziyech (86), Lukaku (86), Sommer (86), and Timo Werner (85) are really strong.
Who made it from the Bundesliga? Several players from the Bundesliga are part of Team of the Week 8 this week. Among them: Werner (85), Sommer (86), Kostic (84), and Hazard (84).
Timo Werner’s first Inform card: Many FUT players with Bundesliga teams have certainly been waiting for this. Timo Werner receives his first TOTW card in FUT 20, and the stats are impressive!
The new Werner Inform card makes a big leap to an overall rating of 85 and improves many important attributes. Shooting and Passing have been particularly enhanced:
Shooting: 81 -> 84
Passing: 67 -> 71
Dribbling: 82 ->84
This Inform card will likely be in high demand, which could mean a high price.
This is the Team of the Week 8
All cards in TOTW 8
TOTW 8 – Starting XI
TOTW 8 – Starting XI
TOTW 8 – Substitutes
TOTW 8 – Substitutes
Then the TOTW 8 appears: From today, November 6 at 7:00 PM, the new Inform cards will be available in packs in FUT 20.
Bronze or Silver Inform cards can be found in the respective Bronze and Silver packs.
On the transfer market: If you have a specific Inform card in mind, you should acquire it on the transfer market. However, it’s better to wait a few days, as new TOTW card prices usually drop a bit.
Making coins with the TOTW: To quickly earn coins with the new Inform cards, you should focus on TOTW trading. Here’s more information on that:
We present to you the top 5 exotic weapons for PvE in Destiny 2 Shadowkeep. Find out where to get these Exotics and why you should have them.
Exotic weapons are one of the hallmarks of the Destiny universe. Even some gamers who have never played Destiny have heard stories of the Gjallarhorn. Exotics are often very powerful, feature creative attributes, or break the rules.
Since you can carry only one exotic weapon at a time, we have put together a “Top 5” list for you. This should make it a bit easier for you to choose from the rather large collection to fight through the current content of Shadowkeep.
Please note that the selection reflects the author’s personal opinion, and the order is not evaluative.
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The Huckleberry
What is the Huckleberry? The Huckleberry is a kinetic submachine gun and requires primary ammunition.
What makes the SMG so special? The longer you fire, the higher the rate of fire becomes. If you defeat an enemy, the weapon partially reloads. Additionally, you receive one stack of “Raging” for each kill, up to a maximum of three stacks.
Raging and other formerly powerful PvE perks were significantly weakened at the launch of Shadowkeep. However, the Huckleberry is an exception. In contrast to other versions of “Raging,” the exotic variant provides double the damage bonus. With a 3x stack, you deal a whopping 66% extra damage.
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How to get the Huckleberry: The Huckleberry is a so-called “world drop”. This means that the weapon can come randomly from all exotic sources. There is no special quest; you have to rely on your loot luck.
How to obtain the exotic catalyst and what can the masterwork version do? You can randomly receive the masterwork catalyst for this weapon after successfully completing heroic adventures – for example on Mars or Mercury.
Thanks to the catalyst, the SMG reloads the entire magazine after a kill. Therefore, you no longer need to interrupt and can plow through hordes of enemies. The Huckleberry is also ideal for eliminating groups of enemies in Shadowkeep.
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