After the announcement of Diablo 4, many fans are now wondering when the game will actually be released. There are no specific dates yet. However, platforms are already known. This has led to speculation.
This is what Blizzard says about consoles: In an interview, Lead Game Designer Joe Shely and Senior Game Producer Tiffany Wat discussed the platforms on which Diablo 4 is expected to be released (via express).
In the interview, it is stated that “currently, only PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC” are planned as release platforms for Diablo 4. Crossplay is even a topic. There have been no statements regarding the Nintendo Switch yet.
Here, Lead Systems Designer David Kim explained that Blizzard simply does not know the exact release dates for Scarlett and PS5 yet. Therefore, only PS4 and Xbox One are currently confirmed.
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Diablo 3 was first released for PS3 and Xbox 360 and later for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Diablo 4 could also be released for the new consoles at a later date or be announced even before the release for PS5 and Xbox Scarlett.
However, 2020 sounds extremely unlikely for most fans. The reddit user cajun2de already has a specific idea of how everything will go:
I think it will come in Spring 2022.
At Blizzcon 2020, the fourth class and more features will be revealed. At Blizzcon 2021, the fifth class and final features as well as the release date will be announced.
However, fans are not bothered at all about waiting longer. They mainly want Diablo 4 to be good, even if it requires a longer testing phase.
What does Blizzard say about it? In a further interview with Rhykker, David Kim reported that Blizzard has been working on Diablo 4 “for several years now.” Nevertheless, the developers have already cautioned that Diablo 4 “won’t come out even close to Blizzard-Soon”.
Kim hopes that it won’t take “10 years”, but one has to see.
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Why is it taking so long? Currently, Diablo 4 is still in an early development phase, but is already well received by some early testers. However, Blizzard promises numerous features that likely still require a bit of work:
This week, the vendor reset in The Division 2 brings some nice pieces for almost every build. Save yourself the city tour and check out an overview of the best items here.
What does the vendor reset of The Division 2 do? While the numerous missions and freely roaming enemies in Division 2 remain the main source for build-enhancing loot, the vendors provide a complementary option to find just the right value for your build.
Every week, the greedy merchants stock up on new goods to squeeze every last credit out of the agents. In the following overview, we have summarized the offerings a bit.
Division agents seize every opportunity to improve their build for battle.
Nice mods and a heavy mask again
Which items are worth a look this week? Since Title Update 6, the vendors also offer equipment mods and have been very successful with them. This week, there are again some strong mods available.
Specialty: +125 skill power / +145 turret power / +65 seeker mine power
Alps Mask
Vendor: DZ East
Specialty: 555 skill power
Must be purchased with DZ currency
Supplemental System: Electronics
Vendor: DZ East
Specialty: +75 skill power / +115 amplifier power / +154 chemical launcher power
Must be purchased with DZ currency
Besides the mods, another item stands out. The Alps Mask from the Dark Zone East vendor. The 555 skill power can hardly be surpassed and is an absolute top value for a mask!
Named Item for Skill Builds
What does the named item of the clan vendor look like? The named items are highly sought after and the clan vendor in the White House delivers one of these legendaries weekly, for a small fee, of course.
The provider gloves from “Petrov Defense Group” come with rather moderate stats but stand out due to their special combination of talents and attributes. A skill build with LMG could definitely benefit from this.
If you want to know more about the named items or how to strengthen your build, check this out:
On this Tuesday, November 5th, it’s time for the Weekly Reset in Destiny 2. The reset brings fresh weekly activities, Nightfalls, and a new Flashpoint for the Guardians. Additionally, the November Iron Banner starts today. What else is there to do this week?
What’s happening in Destiny 2? Currently, Guardians can still pass the time with the Halloween event “Festival of the Lost“. Make sure to take advantage of the event’s activities and don’t miss this little hidden Halloween quest.
However, there are also new updates for the raid this week. As announced in the Roadmap for Season 8, the first raid challenge starts today.
Additionally, Guardians can enjoy themselves in the November Iron Banner and earn additional pinnacle gear. The PvP event starts today and lasts for a week.
What else can Guardians accomplish this week?
The key information about weekly activities
These Nightfall strikes are available: In the regular Nightfall (Power level 820), you can choose from these strikes:
Important:Be careful, a hotfix is coming on Thursday. The patch improves the pinnacle gear – therefore, you should wait with these activities until the update is available.
There was a lot of information about World of Warcraft Shadowlands. But does the new WoW expansion convince you? Or are you still skeptical? Our survey aims to clarify this.
BlizzCon 2019 is now a few days behind us, and we all had the opportunity to process the numerous pieces of information about World of Warcraft Shadowlands. In addition to the stunning cinematic, there were already some insights into various systems surrounding the upcoming expansion.
In addition to the new Covenant system, the Endgame zone “The Maw” and the Tower Torghast, there were also many smaller bits of information and innovations. These included:
Many of this information was well received by our readers or is being actively discussed. However, there is one question we haven’t addressed yet: How do you like World of Warcraft: Shadowlands so far?
What is your opinion on WoW: Shadowlands?
Does it sound good and make you excited for retail? Or does the addon just look like “the next flop”? Participate in our survey and cast your vote!
If you want to elaborate on your opinion a bit more, feel free to use our comments and discuss actively with each other.
Cortyn says: Honestly, I’m currently quite hyped about the upcoming expansion. I think it’s great that Blizzard is trying something new with the expansion and creating a completely new world connected to Azeroth. This allows for the creation of new, exciting characters and gives developers room to start many new storylines that may not be used until much later.
The cinematic was fantastic and pretty much all the information from BlizzCon makes me nod in satisfaction and appreciation. Now the expansion just has to deliver on what it promises.
The only negative aspect is that N’Zoth seems to be completely dealt with in patch 8.3. But maybe there will be a reunion when we return from the Shadowlands…
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Anyone waiting for patch notes for a new update in Fortnite today was disappointed. However, Epic is bringing something new to the game: the harpoon pistol.
What is new? If you played a round this afternoon, you might have found the new weapon. Without much announcement and very quietly, Epic has actually inserted the harpoon pistol.
This is especially surprising because many players expected patch notes with a new update. But that didn’t happen. Epic seems to be taking a new direction here.
Harpoon Pistol in Fortnite – What can it do?
This is the new weapon: This weapon has several functions. It can:
Be used for fishing
Deal 75 damage to opponents
Pull enemies toward the player
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So if you were hit by a weapon and suddenly get pulled through the air, then that was the new harpoon pistol.
The weapon has 10 shots and can be found as a blue item. It’s not extremely rare, so you have a good chance of finding the new item.
How is the weapon received by players? The harpoon pistol doesn’t seem to have to face much criticism. It is seen positively that you can also fish with it and don’t have to carry a fishing rod separately. This way, you have a solid weapon and also the fishing rod, but only in one inventory slot.
This is what can be said about the update: Since Chapter 2, Epic has been taking a different approach to updates. There are no more proper patch notes, just a few texts and images about the new features.
For this update, nothing was even said. The weapon was simply in the game and was not announced beforehand. This annoys some players, as they want to know what is happening in Fortnite in advance.
There was a controversy at a Fortnite tournament. Trolls ruined the event:
If you have ever played a competitive online game, you have surely encountered the phenomenon of “tea-bagging.” But where does this practice come from, and why do we actually engage in it? Find the answer here.
What is tea-bagging? Those who engage in tea-bagging in games mock a defeated opponent in a particularly humiliating manner. This practice is especially popular in competitive online shooters, such as Call of Duty. When an opponent is killed, the player uses their character’s crouch function and squats over the opponent’s corpse, simulating either stepping on them or repeatedly nudging them.
The term tea-bagging derives from the tea bag and is actually a sexual practice. The man places his scrotum on (or in) the face of his sexual partner. Hence, the comparison to the tea bag that one dips into hot water or simply lets rest and steep.
“Tea-bagging” derives from a tea bag being dipped into hot water.
When did tea-bagging start in games?
This is how tea-bagging gained attention in pop culture: Before tea-bagging made its way into gaming, this practice was first presented to a larger audience in the movie The Pecker (via IMDb). In 1998, John Waters’ comedy depicts the act in a strip club for homosexuals – the scene can be seen on YouTube.
It is not precisely documented when a player first decided to drag their digital tea bag across their opponent’s face. However, we assume that this practice in video games can be traced back to the Halo series. At least it gained popularity here.
Tea-bagging can, of course, be practiced in any game that has a crouch function.
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This montage from Halo 3 shows how tea-bagging is practiced.
This is how tea-bagging came to games: Halo: Combat Evolved is the first title in the series and was released in 2001. The first-person shooter has a feature that was unique at the time. When a player dies, they still see their own screen for a few seconds before respawning.
This leads to other players having fun humiliating their opponents’ corpses through tea-bagging – as it is particularly amusing when the defeated player has to witness the humiliation.
At that time, it was only possible to play together via LAN. There was no online multiplayer yet. This changed in 2004 when Halo 2 was released, transforming the series into an online multiplayer shooter. Here, tea-bagging began to gain popularity and expand into other FPS shooters.
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GTA 5 (2013) parodies the phenomenon in a cutscene.
Tea-bagging as a sign of dominance
This is why tea-bagging is practiced in online games: Those who search Google for the phenomenon of tea-bagging come across numerous posts and articles on the subject. Many wonder why. In response, players often throw out “to demonstrate my dominance.”
In the end, most probably just find it funny. It somehow belongs to it and is meant to be taken as teasing.
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Even today, the phenomenon of tea-bagging is widespread – as seen in modern games like Destiny 2
Tea-bagging is seen as controversial: There are just a few reports (via Shacknews) that tea-bagging in games has already encouraged groups of young adolescents to carry out the act as bullying in real life. This is considered sexual assault with physical contact.
Generally, it seems that the etiquette of tea-bagging suggests that tea-bagging is acceptable as long as it occurs in a group of friends and everyone is having fun. However, even if one has suffered from tea-bagging by a stranger and seeks revenge by performing tea-bagging on them, this practice is considered acceptable.
What do you think about tea-bagging in competitive online games?
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Dataminers may have revealed a lot about the future of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Nearly 40 maps and over 20 game modes have been leaked that could find their way into the game.
What exactly was found? Two different leaks now highlight the significant discoveries. A total of 38 new maps and 23 game modes that are not yet available have been found in the files.
This includes classics that you may recognize from other entries in the CoD series. You can expect familiar maps and modes soon.
These maps and modes were leaked
These are supposed to be the new maps: The maps are intended for the various modes in Modern Warfare. We will show you the leaked maps and some images of each mode, presented on reddit:
Gunfight
Cage
Cargo
Hook
Exclusion Zone
Shoot House
Map “Exclusion Zone”
6v6 and 10v10:
Aniyah Tac
Borderline
Crash
Dam
Faridah
Krovnik Farmland
Gulag
Hospital
Layover
Lowline
Lumber
Malyshev
Milbase
Oasis
Port
Prison
Rivne
Rust
Map “Rust”
Shipment
Shipmight (Day)
Shipment (Night)
Slums
Stadium
Sub Base
Super
Urzikstan
Takedown
Torez
Transit
TV Station
Ground War
Smetna Farms
Ground War map “Smetna Farms”
Shooting Ranges:
Gun Course
Marksman Range
These are supposed to be the new modes: Some modes still have no description, while others explain what you are supposed to do there. Here are all the leaks:
Showdown
Onslaught
Incursion
Fireteam
Breach
Arms Race
Team Juggernaut: Each team has a Juggernaut, whose kills are worth more. The first team to reach the score goal wins.
Juggernauts play a role in the leaked modes
Reinforce: Capture points to revive teammates. The team that captures all points wins.
Rupture: Take control of a Juggernaut and storm the enemy base to win.
One in the Chamber: Gain ammunition when you eliminate opponents. The player with the highest score wins.
Invasion: Bring your team’s flag to the enemy’s base.
Infected: Eliminated survivors become infected. Infect everyone or survive to win the game.
High Value Target: Earn points when you eliminate opponents. If you eliminate an opponent with a high score, you earn those points.
Gun Game: Be the first player to get a kill with all weapons in this round.
Grind: Collect dog tags and bring them to the objective to score for your team.
Drop Zone: Hold the drop zone to receive points and drone packages.
Demolition: Teams alternate attacking and defending bomb sites. Attackers must destroy the bombs.
Defender: Get the drone to download data and earn points for your team.
Search and Rescue: Teams take turns defending or destroying an objective. You can collect dog tags to enable or prevent respawns.
Capture the Flag: Retrieve the enemy’s flag and bring it to your team.
Fire Mission: Eliminate enemies, capture headquarters, and escort VIPs to earn points for your team.
All or Nothing: Spawn with a standard pistol, a throwing knife, and no starting ammunition. You earn extra perks for kills, but lose everything upon death.
What to keep in mind: While all details leaked here should be taken with caution. Often, such maps or modes are first added to the files and then tested internally. If something doesn’t look good there, it will be removed.
So not all of these maps or modes have to make it into the game.
That’s why the leaks give hope: Even before the release of Modern Warfare, the developers stated that they wanted to continue bringing content even after launch. This leak supports that notion.
Even if not all maps make it in, 38 found maps is quite a lot. If only half of them make it into the game, fans will have much to discover.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 faced a lot of criticism for the random acquisition of cosmetics and weapons from loot boxes and its microtransaction policy. An update is coming on November 12 that will allow players to unlock skins deliberately. Does this release of the new CoD have anything to do with it?
What’s going on with Black Ops 4? The CoD: Black Ops 4 released in 2018 is still supported by the developers, so updates for the title are still being released.
These updates often bring a new playlist, balancing, or contracts. However, the new update from November 12 revises a mechanic that has caused trouble for quite some time – the loot boxes.
The shop dealer Blackjack lives up to his name so far
Unlocking weapons and skins has been purely random so far
Loot boxes from Black Ops 4 have been a point of contention for some time: The unlocking of new and sometimes crazy weapon and outfit skins does not work through targeted efforts but involves a large random component.
While you can easily unlock the normal variants of most weapons with increasing tiers (levels), getting your favorite weapon as a specially customizable signature weapon often resembles a lottery win with a super number.
Even in the battle royale mode Blackout, you can earn loot crates
New feature makes loot system more transparent
What happens now with Blackjack’s shop? Blackjack has decided to give players better ways to unlock the desired weapons.
4 new offers will be available:
A constantly available Pick-a-Weapon bribe
Available in exchange for 50 loot boxes
With this “bribe,” you can persuade Blackjack to provide a specific weapon or skin. You also receive 5 duplicate-free crates and 2 reserve items.
A rotating reserve stack
Available in exchange for 2 loot boxes
This regularly rotating offer holds an item that you have not yet received and will be swapped directly upon purchase with another item you do not yet own.
2 rotating My Deals offers
Available for purchase with loot boxes
These My Deals offers rotate regularly and also bring weapons or cosmetics that you have not yet acquired. When you buy one of the items, the offer changes immediately.
Black Ops 4 will still be supported for a while.
Pick-a-Weapon offer lets you choose loot
How does this change the in-game shop? With the new offers, players can now finally know exactly what reward they can earn with the loot boxes. If the desired item is in rotation, you can even get it quite cheaply.
And the Pick-a-Weapon bribe is a big step towards transparency. If you have a specific weapon variation in mind, you can now work towards it deliberately.
Bribe allows you to choose from rare categories:
Mastercraft skins
Signature weapons
MKII weapons
Base variants
For many shooter players, the weapons are the most important part of the entire game.
New loot boxes come rather late: However, that these changes come shortly after the release of the current Call of Duty will probably leave a bitter aftertaste for some players.
I can earn 50 crates in 5 or 6 days, with contracts and skips. It’s not that difficult and definitely a good deal. But obviously a bit too late.
Because right now, just when Black Ops 4 “is no longer relevant,” Activision is making it a bit more player-friendly.
Modern Warfare without loot boxes makes Black Ops fairer
Why are the developers only addressing this now? The Call of Duty games of recent years have been full of loot boxes, supply drops, and random rewards. Activision has, despite all criticism, continued to stick to the system and until recently made no efforts to shift away from it.
If you master the signature MP GKS completely, you can claim this colorful mastercraft skin. However, the signature weapons can only be obtained randomly from loot boxes.
However, future games like the current CoD: Modern Warfare already prove that they will no longer be filled with loot boxes to this extent. Two influences could be crucial to the current developments:
The release of a new CoD puts pressure on the player numbers of Black Ops.
Black Ops 4 will still be supported for a while and now faces a strong and more current competitor in Modern Warfare. With a better loot system, they can certainly entice back some players who aren’t too fond of Modern Warfare.
Activision has announced that the entire Call of Duty franchise will more or less distance itself from loot boxes.
Although the individual CoDs are developed by different studios, Activision has the final word on many important decisions, and it seems the developers of Black Ops are now allowed to open the loot floodgates a bit.
Can you play Diablo 4 on PC with players on PS4 or Xbox One? The question of crossplay arises among fans. Blizzard is trying to make this happen.
What’s new? One of the biggest announcements from BlizzCon 2019 was that Blizzard is officially working on Diablo 4, the successor to Diablo 3. So far, there are only initial details and no release date yet. The first testers have already shared their opinions on Diablo 4.
The developers stated that Diablo IV would be released for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
This raises the question among fans: Can you also play together across different platforms?
Blizzard’s answer is not concrete but leans towards “Maybe”.
This is what Blizzard says about crossplay: In an interview with Telegraph , Blizzard Executive Producer Allen Adham responds to the topic. According to him, such a feature could indeed be present in Diablo 4.
“We are very much in favor of crossplay,” says Adham. “There are technical details and details we need to discuss with first parties. But it is our goal to have crossplay [in the game].”
In an interview with Venturebeat , Blizzard’s Lead Lighting Artist for Diablo 4, Sean Murphy explains: “We do not have an announcement yet. But this is a topic we are very interested in.”
So does Diablo 4 have crossplay? It seems that the team behind Diablo 4 is working hard to bring the cross-play feature between PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Possibly also to the next-gen consoles.
For Blizzard, crossplay should not be a problem: In general, Battle.Net handles crossplay across different platforms. Recently, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was released on Battle.net, allowing shooter players to play together in a match, regardless of whether they are on PC, PS4, or Xbox One.
In Fortnite, a solo tournament was canceled, in which some well-known Twitch streamers participated. Players interfered in the Vanish Cup to ruin the fun for the participants.
What happened? On November 4, 2019, a custom tournament took place, where players could win $3,000. Some professional players participated and competed against each other. However, it unfortunately had to be canceled after a short time.
Which professional players participated? Some well-known pros such as Bugha, Bizzle, Megga, and Dubs were part of this tournament and competed against each other.
World Champion winner Bugha.
Tournament canceled due to game disruptors
How are these tournaments created? Through custom matchmaking, players can open and customize their own lobby. They then receive a code that allows other players to join that lobby.
Why was the tournament canceled? A few players simply passed the code needed to join the lobby to their friends.
Three players formed a team and attacked the other participants with rocket launchers. This is actually forbidden, as it is a solo tournament.
In this clip, you can see the commentators witnessing the formation of a team:
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Will the tournament be repeated? The organizers Team Vanish released an official statement regarding this incident. They stated that the tournament was canceled because players cheated.
However, the tournament would take place again, with a higher prize pool. They would apologize to all players who had looked forward to the tournament.
They expressed their disappointment with the service from Epic Games for custom matchmaking and the treatment of events organized by other organizers.
Community finds this behavior annoying
What does the community think about it? Players have long been asking Epic to improve custom games. It is very annoying when trolls can simply share these codes and ruin the fun for players.
The player NikolaiFN commented under the video showing the tournament scene, saying: “We need something better, Epic. Help us set up these cool events by offering us more options to make them safer. Give us something… I’m begging you.”
What do the participants think about it? Tournament participant Yung-calc posted on Twitter, expressing his displeasure. He primarily feels sorry for the organizers. He finds it impossible that players can simply share the code to form a team.
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Meanwhile, part of the community is in agreement about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: shotguns are too strong. Some clips show how pump shotguns can defeat other weapons at various distances – even sniper rifles.
This is seen in the clip: The reddit user TimbsB has shared a short clip where he defeats a sniper with a shotgun in the Ground War mode. He looks over the ledge of a roof, sees the reflection of a scope, and takes the shot.
On the shotgun, a 725, there is a sight mounted for medium to long ranges. One single shot is enough to take down the opposing sniper at this huge distance.
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TimbsB has likely optimized his 725 through the Gunsmith feature for long-distance use. It seems he chose attachments that increase bullet speed and decrease “bullet drop.”
Shotguns – too strong?
This is how strong they are at other ranges:There have already been major complaints about the 725. CoD veteran Jacob “Decemate” Cato, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Guerrillas, also posted a clip on Twitter.
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In this clip, it shows how he gets taken down at medium range, even though he is optimally equipped with the MP5 submachine gun for exactly that medium range.
After being taken down twice by the 725 in the same spot, he leaves the lobby. He only comments on the clip with: “I’m off this shit”, translated: “I’m done with this shit.”
This is what other players think: Some players do not find the specific scene with the sniper rifle too objectionable. TimbsB is firing with slugs and not with shot. These are designed for such distances:
Guys, he’s shooting with slugs. These are massive projectiles and can be effective up to 180 meters. There’s nothing wrong with that.
Players are now planning to simply use as many shotguns as possible until the developers can no longer overlook their strength and have to make changes. However, this is not the only issue:
Experienced players from other games, like CS:GO pro Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz, are apparently glad to have nothing to do with the shotguns of Call of Duty:
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I played CoD all day and all I can say is that we can’t complain about the weapon balance. The shotguns in this game. Jeeeeeeesus, haha.
Players are now planning to simply use as many shotguns as possible until the developers can no longer overlook their strength and have to make changes. However, this is not the only issue:
The BlizzCon 2019 is over. But surprises were absent. Through leaks, all information, sometimes down to the smallest detail, was already known beforehand. Diablo 4 had been known since November 2018, Overwatch 2 since June 2019 – even the WoW expansion had already been made known. Why are there so many leaks at Blizzard?
This was the problem with BlizzCon 2019: Everything was essentially fine with BlizzCon itself.
While specific release dates were missing, there were hardly any disappointments.
Nevertheless, BlizzCon 2019 had a major problem: the leaks.
It was practically known in detail what Blizzard would present at BlizzCon 2019. And that’s exactly how it turned out.
Whereas leaks used to often be just “wild fan speculations”, this time they were precise. Also because many of the leaks came from credible sources who had spoken directly with Activision Blizzard employees:
The “main surprise” about Diablo 4 had been known since November 2018. The site Kotaku had revealed that Blizzard was working on Diablo 4, what kind of game it would be, and what the main ideas in the design would be (via kotaku)
The second surprise “Overwatch 2” surfaced in June 2019. Here too, Kotaku learned from an anonymous source that it would be some kind of “PvE Overwatch”. (via kotaku)
This is how WoW Shadowlands was leaked. Source: Reddit
All the beautiful secrets
Even the smaller announcements were leaked. Most of them did not come to light through the contacts of a journalist, but through serious mistakes by Blizzard employees or through indiscretion.
Further leaks shortly before BlizzCon made Shadowlands increasingly likely.
The image actually confirmed “Shadowlands” already.
Advertising goes live too early – Blizzard sends out an email with secret information
Details about Diablo 4 came from an art book – an advertisement appeared too early in GameStar. Images of the art book then circulated before BlizzCon and confirmed Diablo 4, even before it was presented on stage.
Details about Overwatch 2 came from an email from Blizzard. They were leaked to ESPN. Author Breslau said to Kotaku: Blizzard had packed some of the most sensitive information about Overwatch 2 into a document and sent it to employees and freelancers of BlizzCon.
Then they noticed this, sent another email without the “secret information” and claimed to have only fixed a spelling mistake.
But the leak had already made it into the world – Blizzard had simply forwarded the wrong email to too large a distribution list.
Frustrated employees are not good secret keepers
Where do these leaks come from? The two main leaks probably stem from Blizzard’s difficult situation. There has been a rift at the company for several months. Since President Mike Morhaime announced his resignation in October 2018, things seem to have been awry.
There were layoffs in February 2019. Publisher Activision increasingly seems to be taking control of Blizzard. Because Blizzard is allegedly costing Activision too much money while hardly any new games are being developed.
This increased pressure and the layoffs seem to be causing stress and frustration among Blizzard employees.
Frustrated employees seem to be speaking anonymously to the US press:
The information about Diablo 4 became known when everyone was criticizing Diablo Immortal. It is quite plausible that developers sought conversation to “set things right”
The information about Overwatch 2 emerged just as a StarCraft shooter was canceled and people were laid off – perhaps these employees also felt a need to talk about their work
The newer leaks likely stem from either silly mistakes or from the fact that confidentiality at Blizzard is not being taken as seriously anymore as in previous years
Due to the lousy atmosphere at Blizzard, which insiders have reported for some time, confidentiality does not seem to be as assured as in previous years.
Jeff Kaplan.
How do the developers react to the leaks? On stage at BlizzCon, the main developers such as Ion Hazzikostas (WoW) or Jeff Kaplan (Overwatch) frequently referenced these leaks with a smile.
They humorously integrated them into their presentation and commented on them with a wink.
Kaplan later said in an interview (via pcgamer), that these leaks are extremely “demoralizing” for a team. Especially because they often present the work out of context or in poor quality.
In the endgame of WoW: Shadowlands, players dive into Torghast, the Tower of the Damned. But what exactly is it? We have all the information.
The endgame of World of Warcraft Shadowlands is said to consist mainly of two features. The first are the covenants players must join. The second feature is Torghast, the Tower of the Damned. We will reveal what Torghast actually is and why players should often spend time there.
What is Torghast? The Tower of the Damned is located in the middle of the endgame area “The Maw” and serves as both the center and an anchor point of this zone. It is home to the mysterious Jailer, who lends Sylvanas parts of his power. Here lie his strongest troops, as well as the most dangerous prisoners that have been drawn into the Maw. Furthermore, the tower is virtually endless – it doesn’t obey the normal laws of reality.
How many players is Torghast for? Torghast scales with the number of players in the group. 1 to 5 players are supported. So, if one wants, they can venture out alone. Those who prefer to take their friends along can climb the tower together. It shouldn’t matter whether you have a “proper” group consisting of a tank, healer, and 3 DPS or just go with damage dealers.
How does it work in the tower? The tower is an endless labyrinth with numerous levels. The higher you climb in the tower, the stronger the enemies become. But that’s not all. While the first levels of the tower are still relatively simple and one can quickly find the stairs to the next level, it becomes more difficult further up. Also, there are traps or puzzles that need to be solved, as well as keys that must be found. The higher you ascend, the more complex and difficult it becomes to reach the higher levels.
By the way, you can’t memorize the way from the “last visit”. The tower has a changing layout each time, so you have to explore it anew and encounter different challenges.
Powerful buffs in every run: However, your character also becomes stronger. In the tower, you collect more and more Anima, which can occasionally be spent for special rewards in the form of abilities.
These abilities can either help your character in the tower or be useful for the entire group. A few examples of these abilities were presented at BlizzCon:
Simple buffs for the character
10% more health
5% more mastery
Special effects
Your attacks have a chance to curse the target and deal X shadow damage over 8 seconds.
When you deal shadow damage, there is a chance to blind the target, reducing its hit chance by 75% for 12 seconds.
Useful effects
Your character has the ability to see which enemies carry Anima.
Synergy effects
Increases the duration of Soulshape (a movement ability) by 50%.
Maw Rats explode upon their death, dealing X damage to all other enemies in the vicinity.
If you walk through Maw Rats with Soulshape, they die instantly.
Most of these effects can be found multiple times per run. The effect is stackable, enabling powerful combinations. Thus, it is possible to create a specific “build” each time that allows you to progress far in Torghast.
The earned bonuses only apply to the respective run. They reset when leaving Torghast.
Changing events with new bonuses: It was also revealed that the tower not only changes from visit to visit but also over time. After a few weeks, for example, there is an event where the Jailer decides to fill the entire tower with certain wild animals. This alters not only the enemies in the tower but also the buffs and abilities available to choose from.
All this is meant to keep the tower fresh and interesting for a long time.
What rewards are there? Naturally, there are several rewards to be earned in the tower. These include mainly:
Runes from which legendary items can be crafted
Information about the Jailer
Background information about Frostmourne and the Helm of Domination
Those who are only interested in “pure stats” will primarily hunt the tower for the runes and thereby legendary items. Whether there are additional rewards, such as cosmetic items (pets, transmog, etc.), is not yet known.
What is your first impression of Torghast? Could this become cool endgame content? Or does it already sound boring?
We will show you the multiplayer modes offered in the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and explain what each format entails in detail. This way, you can play exactly what you enjoy the most.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is finally live. While some players are enjoying the single-player campaign, most will likely dive into the multiplayer of the new Modern Warfare – because for many, this part is what makes Call of Duty.
But what modes are available in multiplayer? And how do they differ? We will introduce all the formats from the multiplayer part, show what they consist of, and tell you who they are best suited for.
All Multiplayer Modes in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
In addition to tried-and-true formats in 6vs6 like Team Deathmatch, Modern Warfare 2019 also features some brand-new modes like Gunfight or Ground War.
The selection in multiplayer: Once you select multiplayer from the main menu of the game, you’ll initially be presented with various playlists to choose from. But what’s included where?
Fast Play
What is Fast Play? The Fast Play playlist includes 5 selected, mostly classic game modes that you may already know from numerous predecessors of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
These rotate randomly and offer players a varied mix of different formats.
These include:
Team Deathmatch
Domination
Search and Destroy
Headquarters
Kill Confirmed
and Cyber Attack
Who should check out Fast Play? Those who want to jump into the game quickly and primarily focus on variety will find themselves well accommodated here. There is something for everyone, and if you just want fast action without favoring a specific mode, you can’t go wrong with Fast Play.
By the way, if you want to limit the selection of modes in Fast Play, that’s also possible. To the right of the Fast Play button, there is a filter option where you can select your preferences. Hardcore modes can also be selected there if you change the chosen category.
What makes Team Deathmatch special? Team Deathmatch is arguably one of the most played modes overall. The rules are quite simple:
Two teams of up to 6 (or 10) players compete against each other
The team that either scores 75 points first or has the most points after 10 minutes wins.
Who should check out Team Deathmatch? Those who prefer team play but just want to focus on kills without worrying about other objectives will feel right at home here. Friends of straightforward action between two teams will have a great time.
Cyber Attack
What makes Cyber Attack special? This is a mode reminiscent of Counter Strike.
The goal is to collect an EMP device in short rounds of 3 minutes each and place it near the enemy data center. The other team must defuse this “bomb”. The team that wins the most rounds within 5 maximum rounds wins the match.
There are no respawns, but you can revive fallen comrades.
Who should check out Cyber Attack? If you enjoyed defusing bombs in Counter Strike, you’ll likely feel right at home here. Those looking for fast, intense, and tactical battles with a mission objective in focus will also be well-suited here.
Domination
What makes Domination special? As the name suggests, two teams fight for control of specific zones or points that need to be captured and defended. Captured control points earn points for the holding team every few seconds. There are unlimited respawns and no time limit. The team that first reaches 200 points from the captured zones wins.
Who should check out Domination? Domination strongly emphasizes team play and tactics, so it doesn’t primarily focus on kills. If you enjoy objective-based modes, you should definitely try Domination.
Search and Destroy
What makes Search and Destroy special? In short and intense battles of 2 minutes per round and without respawns, 2 teams take turns defending and eliminating targets. The team that wins the most rounds out of a maximum of 6 rounds wins the match.
Who should check out Search and Destroy? If you enjoy quick action combined with tactical approaches, you should definitely check this out. The short round times force you to act, but if you rush in blindly, you’ve essentially already lost.
Headquarters
What makes Headquarters special? The goal is to capture the namesake headquarters. Once achieved, holding this point earns points. However, respawns are disabled for the holding team.
The other team must capture the headquarters from the occupiers and has unlimited respawns available. Once captured, a new HQ appears, and it all starts again. Play lasts 5 minutes or until one team collects 200 points.
Who should check out Headquarters? Those who enjoy intense, ruthless combat for a crucial point will find themselves well served here. On one hand, you can take cover and defend against endless waves of enemies. On the other hand, it’s crucial to quickly eliminate the occupiers through a clever assault and secure the HQ. Quick action and good coordination are of utmost importance here.
We show you important tips that you should definitely know for Red Dead Redemption 2. Where can you find the fastest horse? How do you fire warning shots? What should you consider while playing?
What’s going on? Some players are starting their adventure in Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 for the first time today. Until now, the game was only available on PS4 and Xbox One. Starting today, the PC platform also joins officially, and some PC players are now getting to experience the story of Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang.
To ensure you are optimally prepared for the start, we show you the most important tips for the game. Some of these helped us on the console, while others are new.
What is Dead Eye? This is a useful feature that helps you in combat. Time slows down, making it easier to aim at enemies or animals.
Throughout the adventure, the function continuously evolves and improves.
Use Dead Eye when hunting too: If you’re hunting small animals, Dead Eye is especially effective. The feature shows you the weak points of the targets when activated. This helps you identify where animals are most vulnerable and can die with just one shot.
What is the problem? As you progress through the story, bounties may be placed on you, depending on your playstyle. This happens when you act against the law.
Depending on the crime, the bounty can grow rapidly. Each state in RDR 2 has its own bounties. So you might be wanted for a bounty in New Hanover, but not at the same time in West Elizabeth.
Where can you pay? You can settle bounties at the post offices in the states. They are located near train stations and are represented on the map with an envelope symbol.
What is the problem? The map in RDR 2 is huge. Actually, this is not a problem, but important content. However, when riding from place to place on horseback, it can quickly become lengthy and annoying over large distances.
This is the solution: In your camp, the unlocking of fast travel is hidden. You’ll need to make a few structural changes for this. First, play through the story until you receive the mission “Money Lending and Other Sins” from Mr. Strauss.
Once you complete the mission, you gain access to the ledger to upgrade the camp. At level 3 of the lodging upgrades, fast travel becomes available. Here we show you in detail how to unlock fast travel in RDR2.
4. Automatic riding to the checkpoint, here’s how
What is that? At first glance, it looks like you always have to steer while riding. If you’re on your way to a distant point on the map, then riding can become tedious for some.
There is a “hidden” option to run automatically.
How do you do that? Set a waypoint on the map, start walking your horse at the desired speed, and then activate cinematic mode. Now you’ll see Arthur with his horse traveling through the area without needing to steer.
This is what you need to unlock: To improve your gang’s camp, you first need to find the ledger. You unlock it by completing a mission for Mr. Strauss.
Why should you improve the camp? Once you upgrade the camp sufficiently, you’ll be supplied with ammunition, weapons, or medicine repeatedly. During the challenging missions in the story, you’ll be thankful for every potion and magazine you receive from the gang.
There are many benefits to upgrading, making it worthwhile for all of you. What exactly you unlock, you can learn here:
Where are there weapons? While playing the story missions or exploring the open world, you should also search buildings. Hidden in back rooms or basements are small treasures like weapons.
In Valentine, you’ll find a weapon early in the game. To do this, visit the doctor’s office. Look through the back window, and an activity will start, rewarding you with a revolver. You can see how that goes here:
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Why is this important? When you’re out with your horse, it can happen, especially at the beginning of the game, that you ride carelessly. After all, you need to get used to the controls.
If a horse gets injured so badly that it loses all its health points, you can revive it with a Horse Reviver. We recommend always having a reviver with you so that you don’t have to forgo your horse.
The kits are available in general stores and stables.
8. Pay attention to Arthur’s diary
Why is this important? Throughout the story, Arthur frequently writes notes in his diary or makes small sketches.
These notes provide further insights into the story and can provide important background information for missions. It’s worth taking a look at the little book from time to time.
There’s even a player who created a special diary for the online mode:
What is this good for? When encountering hostile NPCs on your travels, they are not always friendly. You can scare them and nasty animals by shooting your weapon into the air.
To do this, draw your weapon and press the up arrow on the D-pad on the controller. We will provide the keyboard command later.
This way, you can scare off attackers or even clear a saloon.
What are legendary animals? As you travel around with Arthur, you’ll notice wild animals frequently. These can be deer, birds, or completely different species. When you hunt them, you may get important rewards like food to satisfy your hunger. Stylish clothes can be made from skins or pelts.
Legendary animals are something very special. The fur of a legendary bear can be processed into special hats, gloves, or coats.
What do you need trappers for? You sell your loot from hunting to the trappers. They are essential if you want to fully explore the story and its possibilities.
Where are the trappers? They are spread throughout the world of RDR 2. You can find them at various locations in Saint Denis, Blackwater, or Valentine.
12. Here you can find one of the best horses for free
What kind of horse is this? In Red Dead Redemption 2, there are many different horse breeds, each with its unique advantages. The Arabians are among the best horses in the game. You can obtain the white one for free and tame it in the wild.
How do you get the white Arabian? After you unlock the stables (this happens fairly early in the story), you can head northwest on the map. In the state of Ambarino, at Lake Isabella, you will find the horse.
13. Find your gear – Where are your hat and weapon?
The hat is not gone: Those who care a lot about their appearance will quickly notice that Arthur can lose his hat. Other things like weapons may seem lost occasionally, but that’s not true.
The weapon bags of your horse are like treasure chests. Here you can find all your stuff that you think you lost.
There are consequences for this: A remarkable wildlife encounters the players in RDR 2. However, you should not shoot dogs. Generally, because they are just cute, lovely creatures that should be loved – even as a cowboy. But this article’s author’s opinion doesn’t matter here. More importantly, dogs in RDR 2 are under police protection.
If you shoot dogs in RDR 2, NPCs will take it very seriously. In some places, you may even be forced to leave town immediately. How such reactions look in-game, we will show you here:
How does this work? Red Dead Redemption 2 offers you various bags that you can create. One particularly popular one is the “Legend of the East.” With 99 inventory spaces for all kinds of materials, it is a huge help on your adventures with Arthur, especially for players who love to loot and level gather.
How do you make money? In RDR 2, you should loot everything you can get your hands on. Quick money is made with gold bars that are scattered throughout the world.
We have created an overview map of the gold bars hidden in Red Dead Redemption 2. One bar is worth $500. This way, you can quickly amass a large sum of money, which you can use to buy cool weapons or accessories.
The Ragnarok developer Gravity has announced several games for the Korean gaming event “G-Star 2019”. Among them is a new MMORPG for PC. We will tell you what we know about it.
The Korean event “G-Star 2019” focused on gaming is near. In this context, the developer Gravity has announced some games. The creators of the Ragnarok franchise are once again focusing on mobile games, but there is also an MMORPG exclusively for PC. The following new games are to be presented at the fair:
Ragnarok Crusade: Midgard Chronicles (PC)
Ragnarok Origin (Mobile)
Eurachacha Assault Ragnarok 2 (HTML5)
Ragnarok X New Generation (Mobile)
The Lost Memories: Valkyrie Song (Mobile)
Ragnarok Tactics (Mobile)
This is how the new MMORPG for PC looks
A new MMORPG with cuddly graphics
The new MMORPG for PC is called Ragnarok Crusade: Midgard Chronicles. After the shutdown of Ragnarok Online 2, this would be a new glimmer of hope for Ragnarok fans. So far, not many details are known, but we will share what we already know:
This is the story of the new game: The story of Ragnarok Crusade is based on the original Ragnarok Online. It takes place 100 years before its events, serving as a sort of prequel. The focus is supposed to be the conflict between “Rune Midgard” and “Republic of Schwaldzwald”.
A snippet from the gameplay
Do we know more? Unfortunately, there is still more information about the new Ragnarok MMORPG. We will probably have to wait for “G-Star 2019,” which takes place from November 14 to 17. Whether and when the game will be released in Europe is also unclear.
Streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has commented on the lifetime ban of FaZe Jarvis (17) in Fortnite . He demands preferential treatment, saying one cannot treat the boy like an ordinary cheater.
This is the situation: The successful YouTuber Jarvis “Jarvis” Kaye announced on November 3 via a YouTube video that he has been banned for life in Fortnite. He had used an aimbot on a secondary account.
He apparently did not expect such a harsh punishment. In the video, the YouTuber and professional player appeared distraught.
He has lost an important part of his life with Fortnite. He owes his career to the game. Now, he does not know how it will continue without Fortnite.
Basically, Ninja finds a ban for aimbotting justified. However, he believes that a penalty of 3 or 6 months would be sufficient.
The professional player has 2 million subscribers on YouTube, but is only 17.
Ninja says:
“He is still very young. This is a dumb boy who made a dumb mistake and did not think it through. But it was not a tournament, it was not a Cash Cup.”
Ninja believes Epic should grant FaZe Jarvis preferential treatment. One must be realistic; there is such a thing in the world.
This is also the right approach for Fortnite; after all, content creators are important for a game.
Content Creators need preferential treatment
This is Ninja’s argument: Above all, one must consider the impact of a ban on someone like FaZe Jarvis. He has nearly 2 million followers on YouTube. What should he do now? He has to switch from the most popular game in the world, which has defined him, to a less popular game.
The ban is simply stupid because it has such a large impact:
If a nobody, someone without a Twitter and YouTube channel, uses an aimbot and gets banned, it does not matter – he just makes a new account
But for a successful YouTuber like Jarvis, a permanent ban is a heavy blow
This discrepancy must be taken into account.
Ninja, until August 1 the number 1 on Twitch, now streams for Mixer.
Ninja advocates for measuring with “two different scales” and taking FaZe Jarvis’s situation into account. He does not see this emotionally, but only realistically: there should be some preferential treatment for content creators.
FaZe Jarvis must, however, still be banned – just not forever.
Normally, Ninja does not have a big heart for cheaters:
The raid bosses with the star (*) can also be caught as Shiny.
Which bosses are good? Against Kobalium, the types Fire, Fighting, and Ground are effective. In the raid bosses, there are also top counters against Kobalium, such as Machomei, Lohgock, Hariyama, and Glurak. So if you don’t have a good counter team yet, you should do these raids first.
For Shiny hunters, monsters like Klikk or Sheinux are interesting. They are only available in raids and eggs, so it is worth investing in a raid pass or two.
Shiny Klikk can be found in raids
What stands out: When looking at the list of level-1 raids, Glibunkel stands out. It is the only Pokémon that cannot be Shiny. Additionally, it is not rare in the wild.
How long will these bosses be available now? As long as Kobalium is available, you will also encounter these bosses. Kobalium will disappear on November 26 at 10 PM.
An exception would be an event with new raid bosses. The current bosses would then be temporarily replaced.
Path of Exile has developed into an extremely popular action RPG since its release in October 2013. We take a look at the history of the game, which many now consider the “better Diablo”.
On October 23, 2019, Path of Exile celebrated its sixth anniversary. For six years, this action RPG has been delighting players.
Every year, several major updates, new seasons, and for the future, a leap to version 4.0 is planned, which is set to transform the hack ‘n slash into a kind of Path of Exile 2.
But let’s look back at the creation and development of the game.
Path of Exile as a Counter-Movement to Diablo 3
How was the hack ‘n slash created? Path of Exile was developed by a group of Diablo fans who were dissatisfied with modern hack ‘n slashes. While Diablo 2 had a very complex game system and corresponding gameplay, Blizzard simplified many systems for part 3 to make the genre more casual-friendly and accessible to more players.
With Path of Exile, the team at Grinding Gear Games aimed to go in the opposite direction.
Path of Exile was planned as a deep action RPG that requires investment. Nevertheless, it was intended to convince players with fast and action-packed battles.
The Development of a Hit
It all began: In January 2013, the beta test of the RPG started. On October 23, the official release took place. Right from the beginning, it was evident that a very ambitious team was behind the game, which had its heart in the right place. Path of Exile was released as a free-to-play game for PC.
Through microtransactions, it is possible to purchase cosmetic items. Players find the system fair and are happy to support the developers with a purchase or two in the shop.
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How did it achieve success? Every year, updates follow that are partly based on feedback from players. This shows how closely the developers work with the community. This is one reason why Path of Exile is so celebrated. Players feel heard, not ignored. This led Grinding Gear Games to announce in September 2014 that Path of Exile had more than seven million players by now.
The updates continually bring new content to the game, including:
a hideout for players
more story
the Ascendancy classes for hero development
and balancing optimizations.
Typically, updates coincide with the start of a so-called “league”. These leagues are usually well received. They offer new challenges for players to tackle several times a year.
This keeps Path of Exile current, and players receive new content regularly and not too far apart. The developers incorporate interesting ideas into the hack ‘n slash to keep the community engaged.
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Even in case of problems, the team responds and provides assistance. For a while, melee fighters in Path of Exile were not really effective, but the team addressed this issue. The update “Legion” was released on June 7, 2019, bringing the long-awaited revision of melee fighters.
All this shows that the developers react to criticism and feedback from fans to improve Path of Exile in line with the community and regularly deliver new content. This is an important factor that significantly contributes to the success of the action RPG.
In the meantime, not only has the Xbox One version of the game been released, but Path of Exile is also playable on the Playstation 4. This now means Grinding Gear Games is additionally reaching console players, thereby expanding the reach of the action RPG.
The Future is Secured
Despite criticism, a hit: Not every update of Path of Exile was well received. “Synthesis”, for example, was only celebrated when it was finally over due to significant balancing issues, the rewards not being very useful, and the challenges feeling poorly thought out. Nevertheless, fans remain loyal to the hack ‘n slash.
This is because Path of Exile simply strikes a chord with players. The complex skill system allows for diverse hero development. It is fun to explore the world together with friends. The battles are exciting and quick.
The acts tell a good story. For many, Path of Exile is simply exactly what they hoped for after Diablo 2 from Diablo 3. Moreover, the developers regularly release updates and respond to players’ wishes. If something doesn’t go well, it typically receives a quick fix.
Additionally, Path of Exile is not highly polished like many AAA games. It has its rough edges and requires significant time to master. This adds to the charm of the game.
Even when Chinese gaming giant Tencent bought 80 percent of the developer studio Grinding Gear Games in May 2018, fans remained loyal to the company. And this, despite many players expressing concerns and fearing that pay-to-win elements would find their way into the game. However, so far, there has been little noticeable influence from Tencent.
This is how successful the action RPG is: According to community opinion, Path of Exile continues to develop well. Taking Steamcharts as a basis, one can see how popular the hack ‘n slash became over time. From a peak of 34,371 simultaneous players in October 2013, the game reached a peak of 123,462 simultaneous players in December 2018.
And these are just the players of the Steam version. However, Path of Exile can also be played via its own launcher and even on PS4 and Xbox One.
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What comes next? This is already looking forward to the release of update 3.9.0, which is planned for the end of the year. It is said to be the largest expansion this year. 3.9.0 introduces the following:
A new, yet secret league
New items that will affect your character builds
Bows will be revised to better balance ranged characters
New skills, balancing adjustments, and further divination cards are also planned
Players can try out update 3.9.0 on November 16 and 17 at Exile-Con, with the release currently planned for December 7.
Path of Exile 4.0 Aims to Stand on Par with Diablo 4
When is Path of Exile 2 coming? The greatest expansion is yet to come. Grinding Gear Games is currently hard at work on version 4.0.0. There will be a glimpse of this at Exile-Con. The developers have not revealed much about version 4.0.0 yet, but it is said to be a kind of “next-gen” version of Path of Exile.
As you can see, Path of Exile has had a long and interesting journey. It started as a project intended to bring more complexity to the hack ‘n slash genre and has been able to transform from a kind of “underdog” to an enormously successful and popular game, with fans eagerly anticipating each addition.
Sony has recently revealed the new free games as part of PS Plus. Now they can finally be downloaded.What new monthly PS Plus games are waiting for PS4 players with a PlayStation Plus membership in November 2019?
Many have been waiting for this: Although PS Plus subscribers had to wait until the regular date this time (last month the games were announced earlier), it is finally here – Sony has announced the new free games for your PlayStation 4, which will be available for download in the PS Store for you in November.
The PS Plus free games in November 2019: These two players for the PlayStation 4 await you:
Nioh
Outlast 2
When exactly do these PS Plus titles appear? The new free monthly games are available for PS Plus members now (from November 5) for download in the PS Store.
Nioh
What is Nioh? Nioh is a “Dark Fantasy Action” RPG played from a third-person perspective, inspired by titles like the Dark Souls series or Ninja Gaiden.
The story places you in a fictional Japan ravaged by civil war and dark forces around the year 1600. You take on the role of a masterless Irish samurai named William, who arrives in Japan and carves his way through the country – in pursuit of the wizard Edward Kelley.
The focus of the game is on fast and precise combat with various weapons, fighting styles, and combos. Armed with weapons like swords, axes, spears, or war hammers, William must face numerous human foes or demonic creatures and prove his skill as a samurai.
You must closely study the strengths and weaknesses of each opponent if you want to succeed.
Who is Nioh suitable for? Those who enjoy challenging action RPGs like the Souls series or other Souls-like games, who are not afraid of death, do not give up easily, and are frustration-resistant, should find joy in Nioh.
Even those who generally enjoy demanding and complex battles, a good mix of fiction and reality, a wide variety of weapons, a cool atmospheric setting and enemy design, as well as great character development will not be disappointed.
However, you do not have to fear a pure Souls clone. Nioh can certainly stand out from the Souls games and offers a distinctive experience.
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What is Outlast 2? Outlast 2 is a horror survival game experienced from a first-person perspective. The story is largely based on the Jonestown Massacre in 1978, although the characters in the story are fictional.
You play as investigative journalist Blake Langermann, who, together with his wife Lynn, tries to uncover stories that everyone else avoids.
In the attempt to solve a seemingly impossible murder of the pregnant woman Jane Doe, you find yourself in the Arizona desert, following a series of clues. A helicopter crash separates you from your wife.
In search of her, you end up in a village where a society-isolated cult awaits the end of the world – and unimaginable horror and a struggle for survival begin.
In the desperate attempt to survive and find his wife, you can control Blake, but he is unable to fight and can only defend himself during action sequences. Your equipment consists only of a camera with night vision capability and a sound detection feature that allows you to locate distant noises.
Who is Outlast 2 suitable for? Outlast 2 is not an action blockbuster, but for those who enjoy stealth gameplay with pure tension, a suffocating atmosphere, and a dramatic struggle for survival, Outlast 2 delivers perfectly.
Anyone with a penchant for horror survival should definitely check out the game.
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This is how you get them: The requirement for this is a valid membership for PlayStation Plus. This is a paid subscription service from Sony. A subscription costs about €60 for an annual membership.
While it is also possible to subscribe to PS Plus monthly or quarterly, the annual membership is the most cost-effective option in the long run.
What happens when my subscription ends? If your membership has expired or you want to take a break, all PS Plus games already in your library remain with progress retained. You just won’t be able to use them during this time. When the PS Plus subscription is extended or renewed, you can continue to play all your PS Plus titles right where you left off.
The most important advantages of PS Plus at a glance: The two monthly free games for your PlayStation 4 (digital in the PS Store) are just one of the arguments for a PS Plus subscription.
In addition to the monthly free games, a PS Plus membership also offers other benefits. Here are the most important ones:
Access to online multiplayer (required for most multiplayer games)
Exclusive discounts in the PS Store. So you can save an additional up to 10% during numerous sales
Special in-game content for many games, such as exclusive skins
Free trials: PS Plus members can test some games for free for a limited time
By the way, you can currently save on these offers in the PS Store:
