Vindictus gets a new class after 9 years – Is this action MMORPG still worth it in 2019?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

A girl with an extremely large axe will soon rage in the action MMORPG Vindictus. But how is the game currently doing?

What has been announced? Nexon has announced a new hero for the action MMORPG Vindictus, named Belle. The special thing about Belle is that she wields an enormous axe.

Belle uses this axe because her father was a lumberjack, and the weapon reminds her of him. Belle only appears in the game now because she was frozen for a long time as punishment for entering the Forbidden Forest. She does not get along well with others and prefers to be alone. Thanks to her rather revealing clothing, she would fit very well in the Vindictus Pin-Up Calendar.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

A little girl with some serious oomph

What attacks does Belle use? The little girl swings her massive axe to smash her enemies.

  • With Flare-Up, she jumps into the air and dismantles enemies with powerful wind blasts.
  • Landslide utilizes the force of a previous blow. Belle jumps into the air and lets her axe come crashing down on the opponent.
  • In Whipping Wind, Belle braces herself against the axe and spins around. Her enemies take damage from kicks during this.

When will Belle be introduced in Vindictus? The 15th hero is available in the game since October 29.

What is Vindictus? The MMORPG does not offer an open world but a hub system. You select missions that lead you to various areas through which you fight. Vindictus is characterized by its action-packed and fast-paced combat system. Each of the 15 heroes offers you different attacks and special moves to defeat the enemies.

Vindictus Belle

How Vindictus is doing

How is the MMORPG doing currently? You can play Vindictus either directly through Nexon or via Steam. However, now without German support. Steam provides a good insight into the current popularity of the game.

On Steam, it can be seen that Vindictus currently has a rating of 70 percent. However, over the past 30 days, it has dropped to 50 percent. This is due to a technical issue where the launcher would not start.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

Overall, the MMORPG is well received.

  • Touya writes on Steam: “I’m actually only level 11 so I don’t know how it will look later, but I really like it so far.”
  • Hobie Wan Kenobi says: “Very fun game! It’s free and doesn’t push any microtransactions on me. The combat works almost seamlessly and it has one of the best combat systems I’ve seen in an MMORPG.”

According to Steamcharts, an average of around 215 players have been online simultaneously in the past 30 days, with a peak of 565 players. It should be noted that many play Vindictus through their own launcher.

More on the topic
What has happened to all the MMORPGs that were supposed to come out in 2019?
von Alexander Leitsch
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. MMORPG.org.pl
  2. Steam

Mobile giant announces new MMORPGs: About Magic and Ni No Kuni

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Fancy MMORPGs like Magic: The Gathering and the anime RPG Ni No Kuni? Netmarble fulfills the desire – but for mobile devices.

What did Netmarble introduce? At G-Star 2019, the largest Korean gaming and electronics show, the Chinese company Netmarble (Diablo Immortal) presented a series of new online games. These include:

  • the hardcore MMORPG A3: Still Alive,
  • the online RPG Seven Knights Revolution,
  • Seven Knights 2
  • Second Country: Cross Worlds
  • and Magic: Mana Strike.

All games are planned for mobile devices. Particularly the last two games were a real surprise.

Ni-No-Kuni

Ni No Kuni and Magic as Mobile MMOs

What is Second Country: Cross Worlds? The mobile MMORPG is based on the RPG series Ni No Kuni. The RPG impresses mainly with its anime graphics. They come either directly from the famous Studio Ghibli or from former employees of the company.

Second Country: Cross Worlds is supposed to be inspired by Ni No Kuni but does not use the brand name. The MMORPG relies on group systems like guilds, and it is possible to have pets fighting alongside you, similar to Ni No Kuni.

These are a kind of nature spirits that you can enhance. You play as one of five heroes in the story mode and can even compete in a PvP system with three other players.

What is Magic: Mana Strike? The mobile game initially announced as Magic: The Gathering M is a real-time strategy game that is very much based on the card game Magic: The Gathering. The developers focus on detailed 3D graphics that richly depict the fantasy world. You fight not in the form of cards, but with units. Currently, there are no further details about the game.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

More to come

What are Seven Knights Revolution and Seven Knights 2? Seven Knights Revolution is an MMORPG where you take on the role of one of seven heroes. You can transform your weapons and must face massive boss enemies.

Seven Knights 2 is still in a very early development phase. The MMORPG is being created with Unreal Engine 4 and is intended to be a sort of next-gen mobile MMORPG.

What is A3: Still Alive? The MMORPG is a kind of mobile remake of the well-known hardcore online RPG A3 in Asia. The game is primarily aimed at PvP players. It allows open PvP everywhere, and A3 was infamous for its excessive player killing. A3: Still Alive aims to bring back that feeling.

Currently, there are no release dates for these mobile games available. It is also unknown whether the games will be released here in the country.

More on the topic
The 10 Best Mobile MMOs and Online Games for Android 2022
von Jürgen Horn
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. MMORPG.org.pl
  2. MMOCulture

What does EA actually say about Anthem? Parts of the answer could be unsettling

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The gaming publisher Electronic Arts has presented a new financial report for the Q2 2020. What statements are made about their game Anthem? It was supposed to be the blockbuster of 2019 – but that is no longer reflected in the financial report.

What is the connection? On October 29, there was the earnings call of Electronic Arts for Q2 2020. This is the quarter that ended on September 30, 2019 – a bit confusing.

In the earnings call, the EA executives speak to analysts and investors. EA made some announcements about how their game brands will continue and how they envision their future.

We check in the transcript of the call (via fool.com) how often Anthem is mentioned in this context.

Anthem-destiny-the-division-2

Anthem is mentioned twice briefly – something is coming in Q4

This is what EA says about Anthem: Anthem appears twice in the conference call. However, only embedded in a larger context. Statements that are “only” applicable to Anthem do not come from EA.

Once EA says that the Christmas season will hold a lot for players in all their live games. Then some features that are coming to Battlefield 5 are listed.

Then Apex Legends, the EA Sports franchises, Sims 4, Anthem, and Star Wars Battlefront 2 are mentioned as other games that will receive new content during Q4. Players should be able to experience “new experiences” in the games.

One can therefore assume that Anthem will receive “something” in Q4.

Anthem-Sunken

Improving Anthem as a “live-service game”

The second time Anthem is mentioned is when EA emphasizes that it will continue to invest heavily in service games, just like it has in the past 10 years. Here, the importance of Apex Legends and how essential FIFA Online is in Asia is underscored.

It is said that EA wants to see how to integrate more “live service” into each title so that the games are as successful as the sports titles, The Sims or Apex Legends.

The games that are supposed to be improved include Battlefield and Anthem – they are likely somewhat the problem children at the moment.

It is stated: Players want to play games today as a “live-service”.

What EA exactly means by this, they do not say: Usually, “live service” means to update, improve, and provide a game with new content over a long period.

anthem-storm-cinematic

Is this all EA says about Anthem? Yes. Anthem is indeed mentioned again in two questions from analysts, but EA answers without directly addressing Anthem.

For instance, EA is asked what BioWare is doing after Anthem. It is said that Dragon Age should come in fiscal year 2022. And there are more games in development.

However, EA does not directly address Anthem in this context.

Anthem Season of Skulls Suit Title

Apex Legends is now the 10-year game

This is what it’s about: It is a trend that has been observable for a while:

It is now said that “Apex Legends wants to build as a 10-year business – previously BioWare said that about Anthem.

More on the topic
“Mass Effect” set in Anthem is so good that it almost hurts
von Cortyn
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Destiny 2: New Raid Exotic is now even stronger, but soon a nerf will come

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

The exotic trace rifle Divinity is already very powerful in Destiny 2 and has now become even stronger. However, this won’t last long, as it will soon lose one of its greatest strengths.

This is the weapon: The trace rifle Divinity was introduced as one of the new exotics from Shadowkeep. You can obtain the quest in the open world of Destiny 2, specifically on the Moon, but if you want to earn this exotic, you won’t be able to bypass the new raid Garden of Salvation.

How to get the weapon can be found here: How to complete the new quest for the raid exotic Divinity

And this weapon is currently going through quite a rollercoaster. Just when it became even more powerful than it already was, it will soon have to undergo a nerf or rather a correction.

destiny divinity

What makes the weapon special? What makes the weapon so special are its two unique perks, Judgment and Penance.

  • With the exotic perk Judgment, targets are enveloped in a field that weakens and disrupts them through ongoing damage with this weapon.
  • The perk Penance causes targets that remain under the influence of Judgment for long enough to receive accumulated damage.

Specifically, this means: Through the weakening effect, enemies suffer +25% damage from all sources.

What makes it so special? One of Divinity’s greatest strengths is that it effectively disregards all the new rules that Destiny 2 recently established regarding damage buffs and debuffs with the release of the Shadowkeep expansion.

More about it: How the raid exotic Divinity breaks the new rules of Destiny 2

destiny 2 shadowkeep laser warlock

Because since then, only one damage buff and debuff can be active at the same time. If multiple such effects are used, Destiny 2 chooses the highest one and no longer stacks the effects, as was the case before Shadowkeep.

However, the additional damage effect of Divinity is still calculated on top of every buff, debuff, and damage source. No other weapon can do that. And that’s what makes the weapon so popular among many guardians – especially in challenging endgame activities.

How did update 2.6.1 change Divinity? On October 29, the Update 2.6.1 for Destiny 2 was released. Included was, among other things, a change for Divinity.

destiny 2 shadowkeep

Thus, the weakening effect of the raid weapon has been increased from 25% to 30%. This makes the already very powerful weapon even stronger – at least for the moment. Because it won’t stay that way for long.

This nerf for Divinity is coming: In the patch notes, Bungie mentioned not only the buff to Divinity, but also an upcoming nerf or rather a correction.

The developers explain that the weakening effect from the Judgment perk was not intended to function as it currently does. It should not be possible to stack it with other weakening effects. It should indeed be a standalone debuff like other comparable weapons.

This situation is intended to be addressed, but at a later time. When exactly, the studio does not specify.

The optical cage effect will continue to appear and function as a precision weak point. However, the multipliers will no longer be stackable.

Enjoy the weapon while it is at the peak of its performance.

What do you think of this step? An important correction? Or will this step make the exotic less attractive?

More on the topic
Destiny 2: Guardians take down the Raid Boss Argos with a powerful weapon Exotic from Season 8
von Sven Galitzki
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Bungie

WoW is soon resetting an important currency: Better use it up soon

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

In World of Warcraft, a major reset of an important currency is coming soon. It will then only be worth a few silver. Those who can should invest it wisely.

In World of Warcraft, players can buy numerous useful items with Titan Residuum. Some players also save the currency to prepare for the next patch. However, Blizzard is now putting a stop to this, as Titan Residuum will be reset.

Why is Titan Residuum important? With Titan Residuum, players can buy the best Azerite armor in the game directly, without relying on drop luck. Residuum is gained by breaking down Azerite armor at the scrapper in Dazar’alor or Boralus.

Why is Blizzard doing this? There are two reasons for the reset. First, Blizzard apparently does not want players to farm so much in advance that they can buy the best equipment right at the start of the season.

Secondly, Blizzard wants to shrink the values for Titan Residuum. The costs for Azerite items and the gain of Residuum are to be reduced, so that the numbers are smaller again. Apart from that, Titan Residuum will still function exactly the same in Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth .

What will happen to Titan Residuum? Blizzard has announced that Titan Residuum will be converted to silver at the start of Season 4. The exchange rate is not exactly known, but an exchange of 1:1 seems realistic, as some players have accumulated several million Titan Residuum. For every 100 Residuum, there would then be one gold piece.

When is the reset happening? The reset is supposed to take place with the start of Season 4. This will likely happen shortly after the launch of Patch 8.3, which does not yet have a release date. However, a date around mid-December is suspected, so that the new raid Ny’alotha can start after the holiday season in January.

What do you think of the reset of Titan Residuum in Patch 8.3? A good decision? Or did you already farm in advance?

More on the topic
Twitch streamer Preach explains what is wrong with WoW loot
von Cortyn

Ihr wollt mehr zum Spiel? Tolle Specials, heiße News und interessante Infos zu World of Warcraft findet ihr auch auf unserer WoW-Seite auf Facebook.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. wowhead.com
  2. us.forums.blizzard.com/en/

Raid hour tonight in Pokémon GO with Darkrai – Counters, start time

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, a new Raid Hour starts tonight, October 30! This time it’s all about Darkrai again. We provide information on counters, start time, and participant numbers.

This event is about: The Raid Hour takes place regularly on Wednesday evenings. During the event, there are increased raids in the arenas everywhere.

Tonight you’ll find more Darkrai than usual. Thanks to the Halloween Event, the Pokémon is in the level 5 raids and appears, just like last week, more frequently this time as well.

What you need to know about the Raid Hour with Darkrai

When does the Raid Hour start? The event starts, as usual, at 6 PM. 20 minutes beforehand, a black egg will appear on all arenas where there is currently no raid. At 6 PM sharp, Darkrai will hatch.

Darkrai

In every other arena where there is no raid until 7 PM, Darkrai will appear as well. The exception is arenas that have just distributed EX raid invitations.

You need to have these counters: Darkrai is weak against the types Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. It’s best to rely on a full Machamp team, as it is the best counter. Pokémon like Hariyama, Togekiss, or Roserade are also good choices.

How many people do you need for Darkrai? The mysterious Pokémon can already be defeated with three players. However, you need suitable weather and a strong team. For the Raid Hour, we recommend a group size of 5 to 6 players. This way, you can move quickly and are not tied to too many trainers.

Darkrai

Should you take advantage of the Raid Hour? Definitely! Darkrai is the best Dark attacker in the game and far outperforms Pokémon like Tyranitar or Sableye.

Moreover, Darkrai will not be available for long and will disappear from raids on November 1. When it will return is still uncertain. Until then, you can still take advantage of the double candies when catching.

More on the topic
Why you should do as many Darkrai raids as possible in Pokémon GO
von Noah Struthoff

What are the future Raid Hours going to be like? This is currently uncertain. Niantic has only announced the Raid Hours for October so far. What it looks like in November is still unknown.

If Niantic stays true to itself, there will also be a Raid Hour every Wednesday then. Which Pokémon will be featured is currently not known.

This weekend, the live event in Pokémon GO is also taking place. Are you joining? Vote here:

More on the topic
Vote: Pokémon GO wants 8.99€ for live event – Are you still in?
von Noah Struthoff
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Warcraft III Reforged Beta starts this week, here’s how you can participate

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The beta of Warcraft III: Reforged starts this week. Those who want to participate can now qualify for the beta and, with a bit of luck, soon engage in their first matches.

It’s been almost a year since the announcement of “Warcraft III: Reforged”, the remake of Warcraft III along with the expansion Frozen Throne. The re-release of the strategy classic is set to be launched later this year, so it’s about time for a beta. This starts this week and we will tell you how you can participate.

How can you participate? To have a chance at an invitation to the beta, you must have pre-ordered Warcraft III: Reforged or the more expensive “Spoils of War” version, which comes with additional goodies. Blizzard states that they will invite players in waves who have purchased the “Spoils of War” version and then in later waves additional players, such as those who secured the regular version.

However, there seems to be no guarantee for a beta invitation.

What is playable in the beta? Currently, only a few features are available in the multiplayer beta. At the beginning, it is quite limited, so there is access to:

  • The matchmaking in 1vs1 and 2vs2
  • The races Humans and Orcs

More races (Night Elves and Undead) as well as additional game modes are expected to be unlocked in the coming weeks.

What content is missing in the beta? The complete campaign is not available during the beta, just as numerous “fun maps” and other game modes (3vs3, etc.) are. At the beginning, Blizzard only wants to test the 1vs1 and 2vs2 matches and focus on Humans and Orcs.

Is the purchase worth it? Anyone who has never played Warcraft III and wants to experience the campaign in nice graphics will likely not regret the €30. The more expensive “Spoils of War” version for €40 comes with numerous extras spread across all Blizzard games. These include:

  • Special skins for Thrall, Cenarius, Arthas, and Jaina in Warcraft III: Reforged
  • Profile pictures and animated spray logos in Overwatch
  • Meat wagon mount in World of Warcraft (Retail only)
  • Thrall, Anub’arak, Jaina, and Tyrande in Heroes of the Storm
  • “The Third War” card back in Hearthstone
  • Mal’Ganis pet in Diablo III
  • 4 interface skins for StarCraft II

So anyone who enjoys extra goodies should also consider the additional €10.

More information about the game will certainly be available at BlizzCon starting Friday.

Are you excited about Warcraft III: Reforged? Or are you waiting for other Blizzard games?

More on the topic
Why BlizzCon 2019 can only be good for gamers
von Cortyn
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. playwarcraft3.com/de-de/
  2. wowhead.com

The Division 2: How to Get the Ultimate Hazard Protection Mask

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 4 minutes

With Title Update 6 of The Division 2, many really good values were brought into the game. In particular, the “Named Items” are fun for build creators. A certain mask can provide 100% hazard protection and more. Here’s how you can get the ultimate hazard protection mask.

Why do you need hazard protection in The Division 2? In the loot shooter Division 2, pure bullet damage is just one of many ways to ruin the day for the sometimes unstable bandits in Washington. There are numerous different status effects that can also be quite annoying for the agents.

To protect yourself from unwarranted assaults with poison or fire, the game includes “hazard protection.” If an agent is exposed to a status-altering attack, such as the shock attack from a drone, the chance of status change is 100% – minus hazard protection.

the division 2 gear sets
Be prepared for anything – In The Division 2, you can be affected by a “Bleeding Wound” at any time.

The importance of hazard protection should not be underestimated

How high should the hazard protection in my build be? A hazard protection value around 40% – 50% is already solid protection for a good build. The effects trigger noticeably less often, and if there is a fire, you can often jump out of the debuff zone without a blazing holster.

However, with Title Update 6, there is now a mask that can already provide over 100% hazard protection and thus even secures status effect immunity.

The Hollow Man comes with all-around protection

What kind of mask is that? The mask is one of the new “Named Items” and thus has the perfect version of a high-end talent. In this case, it is “Perfectly Isolated” with 50% hazard protection in one talent!

The agent Vukasin_Dordevic is already prepared for all status eventualities
  • The Hollow Man
    • Yaahl Gear Mask
    • 2 attribute values
    • Perfectly Isolated: 50% hazard protection

How does the mask get to 100%? The named mask is part of the Dark Zone brand “Yaahl Gear” and comes with the perfect passive talent and two variable attributes. This firefighter helmet protects excellently against wind, weather, and disruptive status effects.

If one of these attributes is recalibrated to a hazard protection value over 50%, you can achieve an incredible 100% protection with just this one item. However, the mask can also serve as a solid hazard protection base, and the other values can be used according to your own build.

Named equipment comes from the Dark Zones

Where do I get the firefighter helmet? This situation is a bit tricky. “Yaahl Gear” is not part of the regular loot pool and currently has no area for targeted loot. This brand is exclusively reserved for Dark Zone activities.

However, there are two ways to increase the chances of obtaining the item.

  1. Looting – Masks are indeed part of the targeted loot system. So if a Dark Zone offers increased chances for masks, the chance of obtaining a “Hollow Man” mask increases significantly.
    • The likelihood of “Named Items” increases with the difficulty of the activities. Thus, the chance for one of these special masks is even greater in the “Occupied Dark Zones.”
  2. Shopping – Keep an eye on the Thieves Den vendor’s offerings.
division 2 agent quallen
The mask unfortunately does not protect against the beautiful distractions in the game

Hazard protection can be extremely helpful

Am I actually protected from all status changes? An agent with 100% hazard protection is protected from the negative effects of ongoing disruptions. However, the protection only applies to the debuff. Fire or poison continues to deal damage if you stay in the affected area.

You are protected from these status changes:

  • Burning
    • First armor, then health damage
  • Poisons
    • Health damage
  • Confusion
    • Controls are difficult, visibility disturbed
  • Shock
    • Out of cover and incapacitated
  • Blindness or deafness
    • No sight / no sound
  • EMP disruption
    • Devices are destroyed and skill usage is blocked
  • Bleeding
    • Health damage over time
  • Sticking
    • Movement but not combat incapable

However, some very unpleasant characters still have a few nasty trump cards up their sleeve. The otherwise helpful chemical mixture from the “Oxidizer” can sometimes be used by enemies as well, and even the ultimate hazard protection mask won’t help you there.

How much hazard protection do you include in your build? Is 100% even necessary?

More on the topic
These are currently the strongest assault rifles in The Division 2 – Here’s how to get them
von Maik Schneider
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. reddit

Fortnite: How to defeat the Storm King and hit his weak points

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite, the Nightmare Event is currently running. There are several Nightmare challenges to complete. In one challenge, you need to defeat the Storm King. We will show you how to do that.

What is the task? In one of the Nightmare challenges, you must defeat the Storm King. In another challenge, you need to hit its weak points. It’s best if you solve the tasks together.

Where can you find the Storm King? There is a limited-time mode in which you are to defeat the Storm King. You can find this mode among the available modes.

What reward do you receive? If you manage to defeat the Storm King, you will receive a glider as a reward.

This glider is available as a reward:

Defeating the Storm King – Here’s how

How do you defeat the Storm King? You will work together with other players to defeat the Storm King. It is not easy to achieve this.

If you can, grab a different weapon beforehand, as you only have a grey pistol available otherwise. Then, swim to the middle of the island where the Storm King is located.

Now you need to work together to deal a lot of damage. You need to shoot the weak points that appear in golden color.

If you have destroyed several weak points, you move on to the next phase. Now you need to shoot the horns of the Storm King.

Fortnite-Sturmkönig-Horn

In the last phase, you must deal as much damage to the Storm King as possible until its health bar is completely depleted. Only then is the king defeated.

Tip: Destroy the spawn cubes so you don’t have to deal with the monstrosities. Once all cubes are destroyed, no more monstrosities will appear, and you can focus solely on the Storm King.

Fortnite-Sturmkönig-Endkampf

Hit the weak points of the Storm King

What do you have to do? You need to shoot the weak points that appear in golden color. This will deal damage to the Storm King. In total, you should deal 10,000 damage to the weak points.

How to do this best? A assault rifle is the most effective, as it also deals significant damage over longer distances.

After that, always aim for the golden weak points. The better you hit, the faster the health bar of the weak points decreases.

Fortnite-Sturmkönig-Schwachpunkte

Have you already defeated the Storm King? Or has it not worked yet?

More on the topic
Fortnite: How to find Spooky Forest, Creepy Farm and the Ghost Town
von Eilyn Rapp
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Destiny 2: How to enter the new dungeon “Pit of Heresy”

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep has a new dungeon: the Pit of Heresy. However, to enter this dungeon, you must first complete a small quest.

These requirements you must fulfill: With the today’s update from October 20, 2019, the new dungeon Pit of Heresy has become accessible if you complete a short quest and own Shadowkeep.

More on the topic
Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on October 29 brings many new activities – Here’s what to expect
von Julian Schröder

To start the new quest “The Deepening Wake,” you must first complete the main campaign of Shadowkeep. Afterwards, you need at least Power Level 880.

Here starts the quest: If you meet both requirements, you will find the start of the quest with Eris Morn on the Moon. For the quest, you need to complete several tasks:

  • Participate in the new public event “Altars of Sorrow”
  • Open a “Tier 3” chest or higher during the event
  • Kill 20 Nightmares during the event
Destiny 2 Altar of Sorrows
Image source: vg247.

The event is a bit challenging but should not be a problem with enough Guardians. Certain artifact mods that counter overloading and unstoppable champions and those with barriers are useful.

Reaching the Dungeon “Pit of Heresy”

This is what happens after the quest: Once you have completed the tasks, you must return to Eris. She should already point you to the new dungeon and the Pit of Heresy should appear on the map.

Destiny 2 Pit of heresy on map
Image source: vg247.

Make your way to the marker and stand next to the glowing green crystal that you find there. Just stand there until the ground disappears. Jump down and you should reach the Necropolis.

A white circle appears on the ground, and when you stand in it, you will see to your right an area where you can jump down.

What should I watch out for? Even though you can complete the quest with Power Level 880, the new dungeon is designed for a Power Level of 940. So you should prepare accordingly.

destiny 2 leviathans breath 2
To win, you should be well equipped.

For a chance of success, you should both improve your equipment with good weapons and level up the artifact enough so that you have the most important mods at hand.

More on the topic
Destiny 2: Why the new dungeon could be my personal highlight of Shadowkeep
von Philipp Hansen
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. vg247
  2. Forbes

LoL: Champions create Hip-Hop group True Damage, dress in Louis Vuitton

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

In League of Legends, the new True Damage skins have been released today. Visually, they are extremely cool hip-hop outfits, some of which were designed by a very special brand.

What are these skins? Five champions in LoL have formed an in-game hip-hop group called True Damage. Accordingly, they have received new outfits.

The design for two of these skins comes from Nicolas Ghesquière, the art director of Louis Vuitton. These are the skins for Qiyana and the upcoming champion Senna. Both skins can be obtained through Prestige content, with the Senna skin set to be released in 2020.

The remaining 3 skins can be obtained as usual for Riot Points, which you can buy with real money. These champions are:

  • Ekko
  • Akali
  • and Yasuo
Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

What is behind True Damage? The in-game band is a tribute to the K-Pop group K/DA, which performed at the 2018 Worlds. This was so well received by players that corresponding skins were designed. The video about the band has already been viewed more than 275 million times.

A story even developed from these skins, which is now used for True Damage. Akali left the old band K/DA to pursue a new direction. With Ekko, Qiyana, and others, she found a new group where hip-hop is now at the forefront.

The skins also feature special interactions, as this video shows. The Ekko skin reacts to other “music outfits” as well.

More on the topic
LoL breaks Fortnite’s viewer record: The big matches are yet to come
von Alexander Leitsch

The idea for the band developed early on

When did the idea for True Damage come about? The website TheVerge spoke with lead producer Carlos Giffoni. He revealed that work on True Damage began shortly after the success of K/DA.

The pitch was made to Louis Vuitton with the finished idea of the True Damage group. Just a week after the conversation, there were the first proposals from the fashion designers.

These were directly very good, says Riot Art Director Seth Haak:

We actually didn’t have to change any design, except for one color, to make it fit better with the gameplay.

The new Louis Vuitton skin for Senna
The new Louis Vuitton skin for Senna

When will the skins be available in the game? The new skins are expected to be available in the game with the finals of the LoL Worlds on November 10. The new band True Damage is also set to perform.

The real-life version of the band will include Becky G, Keke Palmer, Soyeon, Duckwrth, and Thutmose. We will have to wait and see if the performance is as well received as that of K/DA.

More on the topic
Pro should become a star at LoL Worlds – Wins award for biggest disappointment
von Alexander Leitsch
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Borderlands 3: Maliwan Takedown start known – it’s going to be really hard

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

On Tuesday evening, October 29, the second episode of the Borderlands Show took place. Among other things, the Maliwan Takedown Update for Borderlands 3 was presented. When it starts, you can find out here!

This is the Borderlands Show: The Borderlands Show is a monthly stream from Gearbox where major announcements for Borderlands are packaged. 

In the first episode, for example, the current Halloween event was extensively presented. And this month, there were a few interesting insights as well. The most exciting announcement was related to the Maliwan Takedown Update.

Borderlands 3 Maliwan Takedown
In Maliwan Takedown you attack a base

Maliwan Takedown – Start and Info

When does Maliwan Takedown start? Maliwan Takedown will start on November 21. The update will be available for free, just like Bloody Harvest. Maliwan Takedown will not be an event, but a content update that runs without time limitation.

What is Maliwan Takedown? “Takedowns” will be a new type of repeatable content designed to present you with new challenges. The first takedown targets the manufacturer Maliwan. In the Borderlands Show, Randy Varnell from Gearbox explained that the NPC Lorelei will send you on the mission to take down a Maliwan base.

Maliwan Takedown Boss
New mini-bosses and bosses will be present

What is special about Maliwan Takedown: Maliwan Takedown is specifically designed for you to team up with four players at level 50. It will be really difficult. You could also try it alone – but then you have to be prepared to struggle. The takedown will be available as soon as you complete the story for the first time. It will thus become a new challenge for the endgame.

Maliwan Takedown Stealth Trooper
New enemies will make your life difficult – and they are invisible

What else does Maliwan Takedown bring? The new Maliwan base represents a fresh map that you could not visit before. Additionally, there are other contents, such as:

  • New mini-bosses and a new boss
  • New enemy types, including:
    • The Maliwan Shield Trooper, who absorbs elemental damage.
    • The Maliwan Stealth Trooper, who can become invisible.
  • Specific loot that is only available in the takedown.
  • New shields that will be among the best in the game at launch.
  • New skins, heads, and a new trophy
Maliwan Takedown Shields
The new shields are expected to be really strong

Currently, players can enjoy bonuses from an event that has actually ended:

More on the topic
Borderlands 3 says: The best of the current event remains – players celebrate
von Max Handwerk
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Guild Wars 2: Fans have been waiting a long time for this feature – are now complaining

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In Guild Wars 2 today, on October 29, the long-awaited Build Templates were released. However, after a certain number, additional storage must be paid for. Players, on the other hand, find the prices far too high.

What are Build Templates? Build Templates are a tool for saving a character’s skills and attributes. They can also be shared with other players via chat code.

This system also includes equipment templates, where the equipped armor can be saved. However, this cannot be shared with others.

The templates already existed in the predecessor Guild Wars 1 and have been requested for the successor since release. This request, whose fulfillment was announced at the beginning of the year, has now been fulfilled. However, players are not happy about it.

Build Templates GW2
The new skill templates in GW2

Players call Build Templates a scam

What is the problem with the templates? Even during the introduction of the new tool, there were discussions about monetization:

  • Players only have 3 build slots per character and an additional 3 account-wide slots available for free.
  • Additionally, there are only 2 free equipment templates.
  • More slots require Gems to be purchased.

Prices have been officially established today. And against these prices, players are now in an uproar.

More on the topic
This video shows why Guild Wars 2 is the perfect second MMO
von Alexander Leitsch

How expensive are the templates? The prices for additional storage slots are as follows:

  • Each additional skill template per character costs 300 Gems, which is equivalent to 3.75 Euro.
  • 3 additional account-wide skill templates cost 500 Gems, equivalent to 6.25 Euro.
  • Each additional equipment template per character costs 500 Gems, equivalent to 6.25 Euro.

If someone wants to unlock the maximum number of skill templates for the account, they pay 50 Euro. If they also want to maximize their character, they should pay 11.25 Euro for the character templates and 25 for the equipment templates.

Equipment templates in GW2
Equipment templates in GW2

Players are angry: In a reddit thread calling for a boycott of the templates, the user MonstrousVomit writes:

This is such a colossal joke that I don’t even have to worry about my money. Not even my gold wants to come close to this garbage …

There are already more than 10 threads in reddit that talk negatively about the templates. So far, there are no positive voices, only a few that take it humorously, like the user Rivelon:

Don’t you guys have notepads?

He connects the joke around the last BlizzCon with the useful function of simply copying the build codes into a text file and thereby creating storage space for free.

The legendary weapon Exordium does not go well with templates

But it’s not just the high costs that are causing anger among players. The features themselves also do not meet expectations.

What are the other problems with the storage templates? Due to the limited system, players have:

  • Max 6 character-wide skill templates.
  • Max 27 account-wide skill templates.
  • Max 6 equipment templates.

Many players use more than 6 builds on their characters.

Furthermore, the interaction with the legendary armor and the associated runes and sigils is unfortunate. These theoretically allow for unlimited build combinations but take up an equipment template every time a small adjustment is made.

Players with legendary equipment, the most expensive and elaborate in the game, will probably continue to switch attributes manually.

The latest changes to the systems team, which also takes care of balance, actually created a good atmosphere. This is now first gone:

More on the topic
MMORPG Guild Wars 2 allows the PvP balance to be handled by the professionals
von Alexander Leitsch
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Who has prettier weapons in CoD: Modern Warfare, shoots worse

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time < 1 minutes

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare offers some ways to customize weapons. Players can change attachments as well as the appearance of weapons. However, those who focus too much on aesthetics will be punished for it.

How do weapons get worse? The user JustFuckMyShitUpTbh on reddit discovered that weapon charms have a negative effect on the accuracy of weapons.

Charms are cosmetics, small accessories that players can attach to the weapon via the Gunsmith feature. They make weapons visually more appealing and are part of the customization options.

However, the user has now found out that charms have a disadvantage. They worsen the spread of weapons when firing from the hip.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Reddit that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Reddit content

The images clearly show the greater spread. We tested it with three weapons (without target lasers) and can confirm it.

More charms = worse weapon?

This is how charms actually affect weapons: Players report that they actually hit worse when the weapon has a charm. It seems not to be just a display error.

A user even tested the actual spread pattern of the same weapon with and without a charm. He fires the AUG once with the charm and once without it in a video. Without the charm, significantly more shots hit the center.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Streamable that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Streamable content

Other options, like special skins or sprays for the weapons, seem to have no impact on the accuracy of the weapons. So far, there have only been reports about charms.

Why is that? Meanwhile, there is a response from the developers. It is a bug and unintentional. A fix is already on the way:

https://twitter.com/ashtonisVULCAN/status/1189231802386440201

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare fully embraces realism, one of the key unique selling points of the game. That unnecessary embellishments on weapons may impair performance would indeed fit into the agenda, even without a bug.

More on the topic
5 weapons beginners should try in CoD Modern Warfare
von Sven Galitzki
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on October 29 brings many new activities – Here’s what to expect

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 4 minutes

Today, on 29th October, the Weekly Reset is taking place in Destiny 2. For the Guardians, this means: There are new weekly activities, Nightfall Strikes, and a fresh Flashpoint. The week also begins with update 2.6.1 and new content like the Halloween event and a new dungeon.

Due to the change to winter time, the Weekly Reset will now always take place at 6 PM instead of 7 PM.

What’s happening in Destiny 2 right now? Today, Destiny Week starts with update 2.6.1, which requires maintenance. This should be completed by 7 PM, so that the Guardians can dive right into the new content.

After you log in, you can expect a new cutscene that apparently continues the story or at least teases something new. However, we don’t want to spoil too much. You can read more about the mysterious scenes in upcoming articles.

If you’re in the game, you should check in with Eris on the Moon. After that, you can dive into the new content, which includes:

But what else is there to do in Destiny 2?

The key information about the weekly activities

These Nightfalls are available: In the regular Nightfall (Power level 820), you can choose from these strikes:

  • The Twisted Column
  • Savathun’s Song
  • Guardians of Nothing

These difficulties have Nightfall: The Ordeal to offer:

  • Master (recommended Power Level 750, with matchmaking)
  • Hero (recommended Power Level 920, with matchmaking)
  • Legend (recommended Power Level 950)
  • Grandmaster (recommended Power Level 980)

In the Ordeal you can only determine the difficulty. The strike this week is “A Garden World”.

Strikes and story missions: In the Vanguard Strikes, these modifiers are active:

  • Void Singe
  • Iron
  • Heavyweight

This week, the Singe modifier does not change at all. The usual modifiers, however, rotate daily.

destiny-2-gambit-jäger

Crucible: You can choose from these modes and playlists in PvP this week:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble (Core Playlist)
  • Momentum Control (Rotation Playlist)
  • Labs: Elimination (Core Playlist)
  • Showdown (Rotation Playlist)
  • Survival (Core Playlist)
  • Survival: Freelance (Core Playlist)
  • Classic Mix (Core Playlist)
  • Control (Core Playlist)

Countdown: These modifiers are active:

  • Solar Singe
  • Grenadier

Escalation Protocol: In Escalation Protocol on Mars, you can find this weapon at the final boss:

Destiny 2 IKELOS Sniper

Flashpoint: This week you can find the Flashpoint on Nessus.

Petra Venj can currently be found in the Rheasilvia area of the Dreaming City (3rd Curse Week). Additionally, you have to master the 1st Ascendant Challenge.

From these sources, there’s Powerful Loot in Destiny 2

Since the release of Shadowkeep, the sources for Powerful Loot have changed.

Here you can find out where you can currently acquire Powerful Gear:

These are the tiers for Powerful Gear: Powerful loot is now divided into multiple tiers that provide you with different power boosts:

  • Tier 1 (up to +3 above the current power level)
  • Tier 2 (up to +4 above the current power level)
  • Tier 3 (up to +5 above the current power level)
  • pinnacle gear (+5 or more above the power level. The only gear that goes above 950 and up to a maximum of 960)
  • Additional tiers obtained through the seasonal artifact do not count towards the average power level and thus towards drop calculations

These are the sources for Powerful Rewards:

Tier 1:

  • Weekly Flashpoint
  • Prime Engrams
  • Weapon Smith Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
  • Eris’ weekly story mission Luna’s Call
  • Complete 3 Nightmare Hunts
  • Zavala’s Vanguard Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
  • Complete 3 Vanguard Strikes
  • Complete 5 Nightfall: The Ordeal. Higher difficulties grant greater progress
  • Crucible for 4 matches in a core playlist
  • Crucible for 4 matches in a rotation playlist
  • Shaxx Crucible Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
  • Vagabond Gambit Bounties – Complete 8 of his bounties
  • Every full rank-up in Gambit or Crucible

Tier 2:

  • Weekly matches in Gambit – Complete 3 games in Gambit or Gambit Prime
  • Clan reward from Hawthorne
  • Vex Offensive: Defeating an Overlord has a chance to drop a Powerful Item
  • Ikora’s weekly Vex Offensive challenge (earning points)

Tier 3:

  • Ikora’s weekly challenge (collecting Vex parts)

Pinnacle Gear:

  • Raid
  • Nightfall: The Ordeal with a team score of 100,000 or more
Destiny 2 tess everis

Glimmer Highlights in the Eververse

  • The exotic Sparrow “Winchester’s Ruin”
  • The exotic ship “Floating Shroud of the Dead”
  • The exotic Ghost shell “Gensym Relic”
  • The exotic Ghost shell “Ocular Strength”
  • The exotic Ghost shell “Nine Lives”
More on the topic
With Techno Beats and Neon Lights – How Destiny 2 Gets Ready for Halloween
von Sven Galitzki
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Destiny 2: Update 2.6.1 / 1.43 is live – Patch Notes and all information

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, the new update 2.6.1 / 1.43 is already available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Here you will find all the important information regarding the maintenance schedule, server downtime, and patch notes.

Tonight, several new contents await the Guardians in Destiny 2. However, there will be a new update that needs to be downloaded before you can dive into the new content. Here are the details.

Update:

  • 5:10 PM: Update 2.6.1 is already available for download. On PlayStation 4, it is about 1.2 GB in size and has version number 1.43
  • 6:00 PM: The patch notes are already available, but the servers are not yet
  • 6:14 PM: The servers are back online, at least on PS4.
Keep in mind that Bungie has already warned: There may be login issues and queues until the maintenance is fully completed (scheduled for 7:00 PM)

These are the important times for today: The update will be accompanied by maintenance, and the Destiny servers will go offline for some time. Here is the official schedule for October 29:

  • The maintenance starts at 4:00 PM CET.
  • At 4:50 PM, the servers will go offline, and all players will be removed from their activities. Some features of Bungie.net, the official companion app, and third-party services will be unavailable.
  • At 6:00 PM, the Destiny servers are expected to come back online. The release of update 2.6.1 begins on all platforms. There may still be login issues until the maintenance is completed.
  • At 7:00 PM, the maintenance is expected to be finished if everything goes according to plan.

Keep in mind that the times on the official Bungie site are shifted by one hour. However, the recent change to standard time has not yet been accounted for there and refers to Central European Summer Time. Thus, the information in this article should be correct.

What is changing today with update 2.6.1 / 1.43 in Destiny 2?

First of all, the update brings new content to the game. So after that

will be launched.

Moreover, there are also fixes for some game issues. Here is what we know so far:

  • Issues related to the quest for the exotic sniper Izanagi’s Burden will be fixed.
  • Numerous problems related to the Black Armory forges will be fixed.
  • A problem will be fixed where the “Exodus Black” destination quest could not be resumed after leaving.
  • A problem will be fixed where some players could not earn the triumph “Silimar’s Creation”. This will now be retroactively unlocked if you have already earned it but have not received it yet.
  • Daily bounties from Eris Morn and the bounties table should now appear correctly and no longer rotate weekly.
  • Increased load times when previewing gear while traveling from one destination to another will be fixed.

Additionally, sandbox changes are set to be introduced to the game. You can find more about it here: Striker Titans are a plague for many in PvP – that will soon come to an end

titan-destiny-2

Patch Notes for Destiny 2 update 2.6.1 / 1.43

While some changes have already been known in advance, this is not a complete listing. This can be found in the official patch notes.

In German, these are not yet available. Therefore, we have initially linked the original English changelog for you:

We will provide the German patch notes here soon.

By the way, what else to expect during Season 8, you can find out here:

More on the topic
Destiny 2 reveals roadmap for Season 8, shows events, new PvP mode
von Tom Rothstein
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Bungie Help
  2. Bungie

Vote: Pokémon GO wants 8.99€ for live event – Are you still in?

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

This Saturday, November 2, the live event “A Colossal Discovery” will start in Pokémon GO. However, it costs 8.99€. Is it worth it for you and will you participate?

What kind of event is this? This live event runs from 11 AM to 7 PM and provides you with a special research about Regigigas. Additionally, there are various other bonuses, such as 10 free Raid Passes and a Unova Stone.

However, not all trainers can participate in this event. One must pay 8.99€ to gain access. The money cannot be replaced by in-game currency.

Is the event worth the money for you?

This is why it is controversial: Such events have always been tied to specific locations. For example, there was the Pokémon GO Fest in Dortmund during the summer, which also cost money.

However, this is the first event that is not location-bound and can be played anywhere. It is essentially like a Community Day or a Quest Day, but accessible for real money.

Regigigas

What bonuses are there? Those who pay 8.99€ not only gain access to the event but also to other bonuses. You will receive:

  • 10 Raid Passes that you can only redeem on Saturday
  • A special research thus providing early access to the legendary Pokémon Regigigas
  • An Unova Stone and a Sinnoh Stone
  • A medal for your collection
  • An exclusive avatar pose

What does the event offer exclusively? Apart from the avatar pose and the medal, you can obtain all these things without spending money in the game. Regigigas will be available in EX Raids starting mid-November and will replace Mewtwo there. So during the event on Saturday, you will only be able to access Regigigas faster.

More on the topic
„A colossal discovery“ brings Regigigas in Pokémon GO – How strong is it?
von Noah Struthoff

Will you be there? We have added a survey for you here. You can vote on whether you will invest the 8.99€ and be there at the start, or whether you will skip it and catch Regigigas at a later time. So be sure to vote:

In the comments, you can still write your opinion on why you will or will not participate.

More on the topic
Pokémon GO introduces Rocket Boss Sierra, who is said to steal eggs
von Noah Struthoff
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

What about Battle Royale for CoD Modern Warfare? Here is what we know

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

One of the most popular multiplayer game modes, namely Battle Royale, is completely missing from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. So what does the future hold?

This is the current status: Currently, there is no Battle Royale in Modern Warfare yet. While you can play various game modes in multiplayer, Battle Royale is not available.

While Black Ops 4 still had this mode as “Blackout”, Modern Warfare does not offer it. There is also no zombie mode. But could that change in the future?

Battle Royale in Modern Warfare – What is the status?

This is known so far: There is no official information about Battle Royale. The developers stated that the regular multiplayer already offers enough action and that they want to focus on that.

modern-warfare-alpha-2

In an interview in August with IGN , Joe Cecot, Multiplayer Design Director of Infinity Ward, talked about this topic and left a backdoor open: “We are big fans of Battle Royale. We are excited about the huge player counts and other things that Battle Royale offers, but currently, we are focused on pure multiplayer.”

Thus, it has not been ruled out that Battle Royale could still come. It was merely stated that they are currently focusing on other things.

What do leaks say? There are numerous leaks regarding Battle Royale in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Two leaks stand out in particular: They come from sources that have often predicted things about Call of Duty that later turned out to be correct.

The first leak comes from YouTuber TheGamingRevolution:

  • He claims that Infinity Ward is indeed working on a Battle Royale and is aiming for 152 players. However, they are working on increasing that number to 200.
  • Additionally, the map is said to be twice the size of the Blackout map from Black Ops 4.
Panzer

The second leak comes from YouTuber LongSensation. He is known for his leaks. He states:

  • The Battle Royale mode is supposed to be released in 2020, specifically in the spring.
  • The mode is expected to be Free-2-Play and available as a standalone game for download.
  • However, the Battle Royale mode can also be linked to the base game.

What does that mean for the mode? The rumors surrounding Battle Royale are relentless. If one believes the leaks, next year could be exciting again.

However, there is currently no official information on this. Therefore, one should always view the leaks with some skepticism.

Do you want to level up quickly in multiplayer? We show you the best ways:

More on the topic
CoD Modern Warfare: How to level up quickly and earn XP for Level 55
von Noah Struthoff
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

EA brings FIFA 20, Apex Legends and Battlefield 5 to Steam – But not right away

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Electronic Arts (EA) has announced that the publisher’s games will soon be available on Steam. You will even be able to use EA Access on Steam in the future. However, for the larger multiplayer online games, you’ll have to wait: FIFA 20, Apex Legends, and Battlefield 5 are coming to Steam, but not until 2020.

When will the first EA games come to Steam? The new game “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” is expected to be the first EA game sold on Steam since 2013. For years, PC games have typically landed in the Origin library.

Other games like Sims 4 and Unravel 2 are expected to follow in 2019.

However, the big multiplayer online games such as:

are only planned for 2020. In spring, there should be a larger number of EA games available on Steam.

fifa 20 reus free kick
FIFA 20 coming soon to Steam, who would have thought!

Why is EA going to Steam? EA Senior VP Mike Blank stated to GamesIndustry.biz the reasons why the games are now set to appear on Steam:

  • Since the release of Origin, more gaming services have emerged, which should actually be good for gamers.
  • However, the many platforms have made it harder for players.
  • From EA’s perspective, they want to make it easier for players. Making games available on Steam is intended to help break down these barriers.

Large game catalog planned for Steam

How does EA Access work on Steam? Just like on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, EA Access provides access to a selection of EA games. Which titles will appear and how far back they go is currently unknown.

Mike Blank said:

I can’t say exactly which games and when [will appear on Steam]. I expect you’ll see a great catalog of content coming to Steam, and I’ll leave it at that.

What about the benefits? The special benefits of EA Access, such as:

  • 10% discount on certain offers
  • Early access to new EA games
  • A huge game library

should be identical on Steam to Xbox or PS4. Third-party games on Origin, such as Darksiders 3, however, will not be transferring to Steam.

Epic VS Steam Title
Will Steam strike back with the EA deal?

When will EA Access be available on Steam? The release of the EA subscription on Steam is planned for spring 2020. The cost is expected to be the same as Origin: $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year.

The prominent access on Steam could initiate a new round in the battle with Epic Games.

More on the topic
The 10 most popular MMOs on Steam – currently they have the most players
von Andreas Bertits
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. EA Mitteilung

WoW Classic: Asmongold boasts of his power, is overrun by raid

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The famous Twitch streamer Asmongold received a classic gank in WoW Classic: A whole raid just rolled over him. The whole thing is only made funnier by the fact that he boasted earlier about how strong he is right now.

Here’s how Asmongold bragged: At the end of one of his streams, Asmongold summarized briefly what he has achieved. He claims that his warlock has now defeated all bosses and is really strong. His rogue will be following soon.

His plan is to breed a guild with which he can achieve everything:

This is just the beginning. We are preparing Olympus [the guild] to kill these bosses, and we will do it every single week. I will continuously train the people. Once Phase 2 comes, there will be no Horde players left on the server.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitch content

Then came the beating: As he was just on his way out of Blackrock, he ran into one of those Horde players and said that “this guy” has already stopped playing WoW Classic by Phase 2.

More players appear, which Asmongold confidently comments with: “Do you see that? Three at once.” However, about 40 Horde players then appear, which leaves Asmongold horrified: “What the fuck?!”.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitch content

Sodapoppin’s raid rolls over Asmongold

What did the raid even do? The raid of Horde players belongs to the streamer Sodapoppin, with whom Asmongold often spars in WoW Classic.

Sodapoppin was probably on his way to the Molten Core. This is one of the first raids in WoW Classic and is designed for 40 players, who briefly overwhelmed Asmongold.

Twitch-Sodapoppin
Sodapoppin is also active in WoW Classic

You can also see how they pay no attention to the streamer at all. They take him down and then move on – after all, the raid is on. Only one of the players briefly stops and looks at whom they have just boxed out.

Asmongold remains confident: Shortly after the heavy gank, Asmongold still appears self-assured.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitch content

He only comments on the beating with:

They need a whole raid to defeat me! Not even a 4-on-1 was enough. They had to drag the entire raid. Disgusting.

More on the topic
The biggest WoW nerd on Twitch is said to play Classic wrong
von Schuhmann
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Dexerto