After the Diablo 4 leak, players say: Don’t get your hopes up

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

Recently, Diablo 4 was essentially confirmed through a leak. While some players are excited, others do not want to get their hopes up. They are reminded of BlizzCon 2018.

What everyone is waiting for: BlizzCon 2019 starts on November 1, 2019, and some Blizzard fans are already eager to see what it will hold. There are hopes for some big announcements about established franchises like Diablo.

As usual, some leaks are circulating online in the lead-up to this event to fuel the hype. One of the recently leaked pieces of information comes from an artbook for Diablo, which mentions Diablo IV by name.

Some players are cheerful and noticeably hyped, as when should Blizzard announce the new part of the Diablo series better than at BlizzCon 2019? Still, on social media, there are a few players who do not want to buy into this hype. They even warn others.

The controversial mood around Diablo 4

The positive reactions to the game: After the artbook leak, quite a few players are in the mood for the new Diablo 4. On MeinMMO, you can read in the comments:

  • Tebo: “Oh this is great. One of the few games I would still preorder. However, it will probably take another 1-1.5 years. “
  • Christoph W: ” I am just super excited.. <3″

There are also positive voices on Twitter. One leaker says that Diablo 2 Remastered and Diablo 4 will be announced during BlizzCon.

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In the comments, people say:

  • GunnplayFPS: “Please be real, I need Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 in my life.”
  • Acidreign871: “Any other details? Like a cinematic or gameplay content? Honestly, I’ve been waiting for a Diablo 4 since Diablo 2.”
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“Don’t get your hopes up”

Alongside many other positive comments, there are also some players who seem to want to keep their hopes low. And also those of other players. In the Diablo subreddit, there is a popular thread. Under the title “PSA: Remember last year, do not get your hopes up,” players are warned to keep their hopes low regarding last year.

The creator explains in the text that one should lower their expectations. The more hyped one is, the greater the likelihood of disappointment. The post received over 700 upvotes and more than 270 comments after about a day.

What is it about? In the comments, players exchange their experiences.

In the top comment, player Talkinboutfootball writes: “You can’t stop my hype. Getting hyped and then being sad has already become an annual tradition at this point.”

Are you looking forward to BlizzCon, approaching it skeptically, or just letting it all come at you?

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Many people agree in the thread, saying they have low expectations. One user writes, “There is no hype. Really, there is none. D4 could be complete garbage. Last year I expected nothing and was still extremely disappointed.”

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Shouldn’t we be hyped then?

Considering these two extreme opinions, a strange aftertaste arises. But should we not look forward to BlizzCon 2019 because of that? Yes.

When reading these comments, one must consider that this is just one group of people. Without wanting to attribute anything to the quoted users, there could be some who want to “retaliate against Blizzard” because the last BlizzCon in 2018 did not offer the hoped-for D4 announcement for Diablo fans.

Those who want to get hyped after the leaks regarding Diablo 4 and thus hope for a grand BlizzCon 2019 should feel free to do so. Those who prefer to take a skeptical approach can do that as well. There will always be a group of players who are totally against something, while another group is totally for it. Whether it will all be worth it, we will only see during Blizzard’s presentation.

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The BlizzCon 2019 starts in a week – along with many protests

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The BlizzCon 2019 is set to be historic. Not only because of the announcement of games but also due to the protests surrounding it: Blizzard is currently under fire.

For many gamers, the upcoming weekend is the highlight of the year, as BlizzCon 2019 is approaching. Many new announcements from Blizzard are expected here, including new addons for WoW and Hearthstone, a new Overwatch game, and even the long-awaited Diablo IV.

However, BlizzCon could be overshadowed, as multiple protests are planned before and during BlizzCon.

What is the reason for the protests? The stir is still the Hearthstone affair surrounding pro player Blitzchung, who was penalized for stating “Free Hong Kong, revolution of our age” during a Hearthstone stream.

Although the penalty was later reduced, many people see Blizzard’s fundamental actions as catering to the Chinese government to avoid losing the market there.

It is clear to many: Blizzard prioritizes financial interests over people’s freedom.

Therefore, an example should be made of Blizzard to make large companies and sponsors understand that there is no tolerance among customers for restricting free speech for financial reasons.

These protests are planned for BlizzCon 2019

Basically, there are two major protest movements planned for BlizzCon. One of them is intended to take place online, primarily through social media. The other will actually take place on-site in Anaheim, the venue for BlizzCon 2019.

This is the online action: On October 29, an attempt will be made to flood social media with the topic to generate more attention for the issue.

On this “Online Action Day,” the campaign aims to promote the hashtag “#GamersForFreedom” and demand that other companies clearly commit to free speech and not tolerate the suppression of freedom.

Mei has become a symbol of the protest – as a boycott against Blizzard.

This action is also meant for everyone who wants to protest but cannot travel to BlizzCon themselves.

Protests before BlizzCon: On November 1st, a protest is planned right outside the convention center in Anaheim. Here, people want to gather and wear the typical clothing of protesters from Hong Kong, including umbrellas and gas masks. There should also be many signs with corresponding demands.

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This image refers to the comparison of Xi Jingping with Winnie the Pooh.

Some take this action not too seriously and want to dress as Winnie Pooh – as a criticism of Xi Jingping. He has often been compared to Winnie Pooh on the internet, which led the government to ban the bear entirely in China.

How many people will actually show up in Anaheim to participate in the protests remains to be seen.

Protests at BlizzCon: In addition to the two events mentioned above, some BlizzCon attendees also want to participate in the protest action and draw attention at the convention. Here, we are talking about printed T-shirts with “Free Hong Kong” and other messages, but also umbrellas and gas masks are planned as signs of solidarity with the protests in Hong Kong.

Others want to try to stand out in the Q&A panels, even though that is not so easy.

Whether Blizzard will allow this form of protest at the convention or not allow such clothing altogether remains to be seen. At least umbrellas could easily be classified as potential weapons.

The peaceful protest actions are supported by larger organizations like FightForTheFuture.org. A whole subreddit for the protests has even formed on Reddit.

It will be exciting at BlizzCon – not only regarding Blizzard games but also because of all the activity surrounding it.

Whether these protest actions will be significant or just “internet chatter” without actual deeds remains to be seen. After all, it is likely the first BlizzCon that Blizzard fans and critics alike are looking forward to.

Do you think the protest actions are justified? Or should we simply enjoy BlizzCon and leave the event in peace?

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Fortnite sues tester for revealing all the secrets of Chapter 2

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

The company Epic is filing a lawsuit against a “User Experience Tester” at Fortnite . He was allowed to test the strictly confidential Chapter 2 before everyone else. He then talked on Twitter about “Season 11” and even spread the map – but hardly anyone believed him. However, this does not matter for the lawsuit.

Who is being sued? As reported by the site Polygon , Epic filed the lawsuit in North Carolina on October 25 (via scrib).

A Ronald Sykes is being sued. He is said to have spread almost all secret information about Chapter 2 of Fortnite – via Twitter.

The relevant Twitter account has since been deleted: Epic, however, has submitted screenshots of the tweets to the court.

Fortnite Event the End Rift

This is the event in question:

  • On October 13, Fortnite launched an in-game event. It ended with the previous map being sucked into a black hole. Fortnite was offline for almost two days.
  • On Tuesday, October 15, Fortnite returned with a new map and many changes. It was now Fortnite Chapter 2. Epic had worked towards this event.

Actually, this event and what happened afterward was strictly confidential. Epic toyed with the idea that this could really be “the end” of Fortnite and kept fans guessing.

Fortnite Fishing
One of the jokes was that you could “fish” in Fortnite after the event.

Invited as a tester to the headquarters

This is what Sykes allegedly did: Sykes was able to play the new content as early as the end of September, Epic says in the lawsuit. He was invited to Epic’s headquarters in North Carolina on September 21.

During a “User Experience” test, he was supposed to provide feedback, but Epic promised him not to talk about it. For this, Epic had him sign an NDA, a non-disclosure agreement.

The lawsuit states that Sykes broke the NDA.

As early as September 24, Sykes is said to have tweeted, “I already played Season 11 and can tell you about the new stuff.”

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This tweet is presented as evidence by Epic.

“FortNews GAWD” – #1 Fortnite Leaker

Epic further states: A Twitter user reportedly called themselves FortNews Gawd and #1 Fortnite Leaker on October 5. They started posting even more information.

Including an image of the “Season 11” map. This was posted 9 days too early.

Fortnite News Gawd

With this account, there were many further leaks that turned out to be correct:

  • there are boats
  • you can swim
  • rivers run through the map
  • information about weapons like the “Bandage Bazooka”
  • and the new reward system

Epic states: According to their information and knowledge, Sykes controls all these Twitter accounts.

Fortnite Bandage Bazooka
Here you can see the Bandage Bazooka in action.

Epic wants damages

This is what Epic wants: According to Epic, such leaks negatively impact financial performance. They decrease excitement and enthusiasm, leading players to switch to other games.

Due to the leak, Epic has already suffered financial damage and continues to incur financial harm. Therefore, Epic wants compensation from Sykes.

The court should order Sykes to destroy all trade secrets of Epic. And it should ensure that Sykes pays an amount reflecting the damages.

Title image Fortnite Chapter 2

No one believed the leaks

Did Sykes’ leaks become known? Not really. Because there are already countless Twitter accounts that publish leaks about Fortnite. A new account therefore takes time to make a name for itself. Until then, it is considered untrustworthy.

The map hardly circulated as a result. It was considered fake and a “user invention.”

The leaks from Sykes, for which he is now being sued, achieved hardly any massive public awareness. However, a leaked trailer of the Battle Pass the evening before Chapter 2 started actually brought the information to light.

It seems that Epic wants to set an example here – like with the 14-year-old cheater.

Epic has already sued a game tester for leaks before.

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Pokémon GO: These 10 Pokémon you should trade with your lucky friends

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 5 minutes

Those who have become Lucky Friends in Pokémon GO are probably wondering: Which Pokémon should I use for my lucky trade? We present you with 10 candidates.

What are Lucky Friends? You can get these friends if you continue interacting with your best friends. Each interaction gives you the chance to become Lucky Friends.

As Lucky Friends, you can then trade exactly one Pokémon, which is guaranteed to become a Lucky Pokémon. However, these friends are rare, so which Pokémon should you use for a trade?

These 10 Pokémon are worth it for the lucky trade

This is important about the suggestions: We present you Pokémon that are important in the meta of Pokémon GO and where a Lucky Pokémon would be worth it.

We do not consider Shinys here, as they do not improve a Pokémon, but are merely rare. A Pokémon that is Shiny and also useful in battles will be included in the list.

There is also no focus on PvP, but rather on battles in gyms and raids.

What advantages do Lucky Pokémon bring? Each Lucky Pokémon has an IV of at least 80%. Furthermore, the Stardust costs for leveling up are halved. So you save good dust and have the chance for a Pokémon with really good IV.

1. Rayquaza

Rayquaza is currently the best Dragon Pokémon in the game. Those who didn’t get a good specimen upon the release of Shiny Rayquaza should trade for one. You also need Rayquaza against many other Dragon-type raid bosses.

Rayquaza

Another advantage is that Rayquaza can be Shiny. So if you want a Shiny with good IV that is also good in battle, you should trade for Shiny Rayquaza.

2. Mewtwo

Mewtwo is by far the best Psychic Pokémon in the game and is an extremely good all-rounder thanks to the move Psystrike. Currently, you can get it in an EX Raid with Shadow Ball, which is also a strong attack. A good Mewtwo is always useful.

Mewtwo

Just like Rayquaza, Mewtwo can also be Shiny. You can also secure a good specimen as a Shiny here.

3. Giratina (Origin Form)

The Origin Form of Giratina is also always a good candidate for a lucky trade. It is a strong Ghost attacker that is also very sturdy. This is rare among ghosts.

Giratina

Giratina is often used in raids as it is effective against the Psychic type. There are various raid bosses of this type, which is why having a team of Giratina is certainly advisable.

4. Kyogre

Kyogre is a Pokémon that definitely should not be missing from any battle team. Together with Kingler, it is the best Water attacker, but it can take significantly more damage.

Pokémon GO Kyogre Title 1

Kyogre can also be Shiny. A shiny specimen with good IV is certainly an eye-catcher in your collection.

5. Skelabra

This Pokémon has just come into the game with Generation 5. So not many players may have it yet, which is already a good reason for the trade. Skelabra is also one of the best Ghost attackers in the game and is therefore important in many raids, just like Giratina.

Litwick

Skelabra evolves only with the help of an Unova Stone. This is currently quite rare, and if you trade directly for a Skelabra, you skip the hassle of collecting the stone.

6. Garchomp

Gible is among the rarest Pokémon in the entire game. Its final evolution Garchomp is also a good Ground and Dragon attacker.

Garchomp

However, because Gible is so rare, it is even harder to get a good specimen. The lucky trade makes it easier for you, which is why it can definitely be recommended.

7. Triumphant

The pre-evolution of Triumphant, Swablu, is similar to Gible. It is extremely rare in the wild and hardly found in eggs. It’s even better to trade for a good specimen right away.

Triumphant

Triumphant is among the best Dark attackers in the game and is often used in raids. It is worth having it in your battle team.

8. Gengar

Gengar has always been a really useful Pokémon, even though it gets knocked out quickly. Together with Giratina, Gengar is a staple against Psychic raid bosses.

Gengar

You should especially trade Gengar if it has a special moveset. It could learn the Fast Attack Dark Pulse at the beginning of the game. Similarly, it could learn the Fast Attack Lick through the Raid Day with Gengar. Both moves are extremely good and make Gengar noticeably better.

9. Rampardos

With Rampardos, you get a strong Rock Pokémon on your team. It has an enormous attack value and is recommended against any Flying Pokémon in raids.

Rampardos

Koknodon, the pre-evolution of Rampardos, is not very commonly found. So if you don’t have a good specimen here either, you should definitely consider trading for a Koknodon.

10. Metagross

Metagross is on this list because it can learn the move Meteor Mash on Community Day. This makes it one of the best all-rounders in the game.

Metagross

Without this move, Metagross is not that worth it. The best Metagross trade would be a Shiny with Meteor Mash. That way, you’d have a strong Pokémon in your team and also a cool Shiny.

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Find Borman Nates in Borderlands 3 – You need to search for Bloody Harvest here

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The new challenges around “Bloody Harvest” are live in Borderlands 3. For a task, you need to find the spooky version of Borman Nates.

What is this task? All across the world of Borderlands 3, the spooky versions of bosses are now lurking. There is such a version of Borman Nates, and you need to find and defeat him.

In addition to this task, there are several other challenges for Bloody Harvest. You can complete all of them by December 5, as the event ends then.

Here you can find Borman Nates from Bloody Harvest

This is the requirement: First, you need to unlock the tasks to even get to Borman Nates. To do this, you must meet Maurice, a talking dinosaur. Collect Badass Plasma for him to unlock a new area and the tasks.

Maurice
The dinosaur Maurice

Where is Borman Nates? You can find the rare boss spawn on Promethea in the Meridian Outskirts. He stands at the same spot as the normal version of the boss.

Once you arrive at the Meridian Outskirts, you must first run through the tunnel next to the broken bridge. From there, you need to walk to the bridge and take the lift up to the bridge.

Halfway across the bridge, you should encounter Borman Nates and you can take him out.

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Here you can find Borman Nates. Source: Gamepur

Borman Nates is not there, what now? The boss does not spawn all the time. So you may need some patience and check the spot again. You can restart the game or come back later.

This is how the fight goes: Borman Nates is not that easy to defeat. You might want to fight together with a friend or have strong equipment with you.

Once you have defeated Borman Nates, a ghost will appear that you need to take out. If you succeed, you will have completed the task.

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LoL, CoD, Diablo: All our favorites now want us to play them on Mobile

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 6 minutes

In Europe, mobile games have long been the domain of casual games like Candy Crush or Clash of Clans. In 2019 and 2020, that changes. The big players in the PC market are now bringing their games to mobile. And these are the favorite games of core gamers, their sacred “Core Games” like Diablo, Call of Duty, or League of Legends.

What you need to know: The mobile boom in gaming has been around for a long time. Also here at home:

  • A game like Angry Birds was a hit as early as 2009.
  • Candy Crush Saga has been raking in big bucks since 2012.
  • Clash of Clans came out in 2013 and even made it to a Super Bowl spot with Liam Neeson.
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These are all successful mobile games. However, they have little to do with “traditional gaming.”

This is a market that has been running parallel to “our” gaming, the core gaming, on PC, PS4, and Xbox One for years.

The mobile market originally emerged from Facebook games and browser games and suddenly boomed around 2009 when everyone gradually got a smartphone.

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In 2015, Asia was already huge in mobile gaming. Source: Superdata.

The trend started years ago in Asia

In South Korea, the established large game studios, which have made money with PC games for years, have early on transitioned to bringing “core games” to mobile. In 2015, the market was already over $14 billion.

In China, this trend also started several years ago. Tencent’s hit game “Honor of Kings” was released in 2015.

Since that began, the market for mobile games has been growing bigger year by year. PC and consoles are also growing – but much more slowly.

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The data is from April 2018 – the trend is clearly visible. Mobile is booming. Source: Newzoo.

Today, “core gaming” in Asia is largely mobile:

All these games are far from “Candy Crush”; they are essentially “real” core games.

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A huge success in China that set off alarm bells for the Chinese government.

The West is lagging behind the trend

Why isn’t it like this here? In Europe and North America, this trend has not yet emerged. It is often said we are about 5-7 years behind Asia. Accordingly, the trend is due now.

The western publishers are of course not blind and see the great mobile boom in Asia in core gaming and the boom here in casual gaming.

They have pursued two strategies so far:

  • They have bought “mobile studios” – for example, “Candy Crush” belongs to Activision Blizzard. The idea was probably to profit from the enormous mobile boom without really getting involved – however, this is not really great, as the publishers buy successful studios at a high price: King is said to have cost Activision Blizzard about $5.9 billion in 2016 (via techcrunch).
Candy Crush Saga
Activision Blizzard’s acquisition of the company behind Candy Crush cost $5.9 billion.
  • And they have built “small, light” companion games for their major core games: EA, Bethesda, or Ubisoft have all developed “smaller mobile” games – slightly downsized versions of their big games. Games like Fallout Shelter were first successes. There is also a “mobile Skyrim” with The Elder Scrolls: Blades or a “mobile The Sims” from EA.

However, there have been hardly any attempts to bring “core” games to mobile. All companies have been planning this for a long time, but it is only now that it is really starting.

The Elder Scrolls Blades Cover
Elder Scrolls Blades.

The Asians have now tried to bring their “mobile hits” here to the West but have come back with bloody noses. Despite a large advertising budget, games like Lineage 2 Revolution, which earn billions in Asia, have failed here in the West, also because we have hardly any relationship with their brands.

The Chinese, however, are buying our successful mobile studios for a lot of money.

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Netmarble is behind Lineage 2 Revolution.

That is now different: After a 5-year delay, the studios are now ready to launch their mobile offensive. Apparently, internal convincing work had to be done – at first, Riot Games said that they couldn’t bring LoL to mobile. But now core games are on the horizon:

It is clear: These are now the big brands. These are the favorite games of core gamers. The studios are serious.

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Why is this important? Core gaming on mobile is a big opportunity for publishers:

  • To re-engage former players who do not have much time to play at home, but who could perhaps be convinced while on the go
  • To bind players firmly to them with deep and complex games and thus provide a gaming experience that casual games cannot deliver
  • And to reach new target groups – for almost everyone has a mobile phone, though not everyone has a gaming PC or console.

Moreover, the West has to hurry because Asian companies are getting bigger through mobile and beginning to buy into Western firms.

Recently, Tencent (China) took over 29% of Funcom (Conan Exiles). LoL already belongs to Tencent – and they also bought the studio behind Clash of Clans for $8.6 billion in 2018.

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Diablo Immortal

The future is mobile, but gamers are fighting back

These are the challenges: Unlike in Asia, studios here have to contend with a notable unwillingness from core gamers:

  • Mobile gaming is seen as “casual gaming” in the West – one thinks of Facebook games or someone tending their farm
  • Mobile gaming is seen as a “cash grab” in the West – many associate mobile gaming with monetization models that cost a fortune
  • Technical difficulties – in some areas, the internet is simply too weak to allow for actual gaming
  • and reluctance – one often reads, “Why should I play on a 6-inch display when I have a huge TV or a super PC at home?”

It is clear that publishers will try to tap into this market in 2019 and 2020. Whether they can actually get the existing core gamers to give mobile gaming a chance remains a question that is still quite open.

This will be decided in the coming months. At Gamescom, we will likely see Blizzard present one or another mobile core game.

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We can once again eagerly listen to how the reaction will be and whether it has improved compared to 2018. Back then, the reaction of “core gamers” to a mobile Diablo was quite bad.

A fan even asked during a public Q&A: If this was a late April Fool’s joke?

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Destiny 2: What is Ikora Rey building week by week in the Tower?

Philipp Hansen Philipp Hansen Reading time 4 minutes

Since the Vex invasion on the Moon began in Destiny 2 , Ikora Rey has been building a mysterious construct. Each week, the structure grows, and players are wondering – what is it all about? We are trying to shed light on the darkness.

What’s new in the Destiny universe? Since the release of Shadowkeep, the goal is to master new activities and overcome hurdles. As a reward, new exotic weapons await the players.

Bungie is tirelessly providing new content. Next week, among other things, the Festival of the Lost and another Exo-Quest will start.

Some activities have changed since the new season started and have been expanded with new difficulty levels. Guardians can also observe further ongoing developments in the Tower.

destiny 2 shadowkeep

What is happening with the construction in the Tower? Since Season 8, not only has the Moon been haunted by the Hive – Guardians are in the midst of a Vex invasion. At the end of the confusing Shadowkeep story, Ikora Rey came into play. She revealed that she was working on a solution to the current problems.

If you visit the Warlock Chief Ikora at the Tower Bazaar, you can witness her diligence for yourself. Right behind her is a construction site. Each week at reset, the construction changes and grows. Platforms, technical equipment, and workers are added.

Ikora Rey Baustelle Destiny shadowkeep
Looks a bit like Stargate

What players speculate: A few weeks ago, there were wild speculations about the purpose of the construction works, but the purpose is now likely clear. In the last refuge of the Guardians, a massive Vex portal is being constructed (let’s just exclude the rarely visited Farm).

Now it is time to uncover the purpose of this portal. The Vex themselves not only travel from one place to another with their portals, they can also move backward and forward in time.

A look at the roadmap for Season 8 shows that on November 19, the seasonal activity Vex Offensive will enter the hot phase with the “Final Assault”. Many Guardians expect the appearance of the “Immortal Ghost”. This Vex boss, known from Destiny 1, has already been teased in the game triumphs.

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Is the construction dangerous? Some Guardians believe that Ikora’s endeavor could backfire. Instead of taking the fight to the enemy Vex, the Guardians could face a nasty surprise.

There are discussions about the possible consequences. One of the conversations is titled “Conspiracy theories about Ikora’s portal”. We have gathered some interesting contributions for you:

I can imagine this won’t end well for Ikora or the Tower.

plentytwo via reddit

Have we forgotten how the Vex work? How they seemingly appear out of nowhere? They don’t even need a portal to get into the [last] city.

ajbolt7 via reddit

I have the wild theory that Ikora’s portal backfires and the social space is completely destroyed. Next season it will be replaced with a brand new social space.

Oplix via Reddit
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Will we face a Vex army on the other side?

This is what Bungie promised: What exactly happens once the mysterious portal is complete or Season 8 is over, only Bungie themselves likely know. In any case, the continuously changing game world fits with what the developers said before Shadowkeep.

Destiny should feel more alive and tell its story over the course of the entire season. Thanks to this approach, Guardians always have something new to discover. Additionally, the individual seasons are supposed to be thematically interconnected and feel like a large unit.

Destiny has already partially tested this concept. With Forsaken, players could experience the cycles of the “Dreaming City”. The cursed location changed in a three-week rhythm. The popular dungeon “Shattered Throne” was only available in the highest curse week until recently.

Example Fortnite? When it comes to in-game events and a changing world in shooters, there is no doubt that Fortnite is in the lead. Whether every Destiny fan wants it to go in this direction remains to be seen (not to mention the developer Bungie). However, Destiny could still take some tricks from it.

Cursed – The Dreaming City

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Ground War is here – you can finally play the biggest mode of CoD: Modern Warfare

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare launched on the night from Thursday to Friday, but without its biggest game mode Ground War. An update to the playlist has now brought the mode retroactively.

When does Ground War come out? Modern Warfare initially launched last night without Ground War. With an update to the playlist around 9:00 PM German time, the multiplayer mode was finally unlocked.

How can I play Ground War? The mode can now be played just like the other multiplayer modes through the Modern Warfare multiplayer. Go to the multiplayer section and select the option “Ground War” or “Bodenkrieg”.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare Ground War selection

Ground War – The largest game mode in Modern Warfare

What is Ground War? Ground War features battles with teams of 32 players – for a total of 64 players on the map.

Your task is to capture and hold multiple points on the game’s largest maps. You have various vehicles at your disposal, such as:

  • Tanks
  • Personnel carriers
  • Helicopters
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This makes the mode more reminiscent of Battlefield than the traditional multiplayer modes of Call of Duty. Additionally, you can also use your loadouts along with weapon attachments as well as the killstreaks known from CoD.

Does it take long to find a lobby? The game mode is indeed much larger than anything the Call of Duty series has offered before, however, Modern Warfare also has several changes compared to its predecessors.

One of the most important changes is crossplay between PC, PS4, and Xbox One. If this is enabled in the options, you will find players from every platform in your lobby. Even large 64-player lobbies should fill up quickly this way.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare PC PS4 Xbox One Crossplay Title

Why is Ground War only coming now? After the release took place without Ground War, many players assumed it was to protect the servers from overcrowding.

About at the time of the global release of the PC version around 3:00 AM on the morning of Friday, October 25, there were also numerous complaints and issues reaching the servers. Ground War would probably not have been playable at that time.

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An MMORPG finally gets mounts after 13 years – players view them skeptically

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Dungeons & Dragons Online was released on March 23, 2006, and has been continuously expanded ever since. A new feature has now been announced, which is common in most MMORPGs and has been rejected by some players.

What is the new feature in D&D Online? The MMORPG is finally getting its first mounts after 13 years. They will be part of the upcoming update called “Keep on the Borderlands”.

The mounts are intended to make traveling in the open world easier. They will come in different speeds and according to a livestream, they will only be horses. There will be no battles on or with the mounts.

The upcoming update will also bring a new wilderness adventure area, where the mount will come into its own.

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In March, there were hints that a new D&D MMORPG might be in development.

Mounts are not really necessary in dungeons

How are players reacting to the mounts? Many fans of the MMORPG are somewhat puzzled by the new announcement. Many have simply not missed mounts in a game that has many instances.

A user on YouTube named Karnasis writes under the video:

  • “I’m actually fine with cool new features… but do we really need mounts in DDO?”

Players on reddit also seem unsure why mounts are being introduced right now:

  • Filbert17: “This is cool, but what gameplay does this bring? There are very few public places where a mount would be useful. Quests are really designed for walking.”
  • Evodius: “Housing would have been much more relevant than this, but it’s cool.”
  • ChocoPuddingCup: “Urgh. That’s all I have to say about that. Urgh.”

Other players now hope that the new maps could be larger than before.

Dungeons and Dragons Underdark
Underdark, also a wilderness area

What else does the new update offer? “Keep on the Borderlands” aims to improve the experience for newcomers. Therefore, changes and new features will mainly be made in the range of level 20 to 30.

In addition, several new dungeons are planned. However, the highlights are the mounts mentioned above and the wilderness adventure area. The update is expected to be released in fall/winter 2019.

In December last year, DDO made headlines with its VIP pass. We are curious if the latest update can also attract attention.

While Dungeons & Dragons Online has been running for many years, new MMORPGs have a harder time with releases:

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FIFA 20: Ultimate Scream – Second Team is live – all information about the Halloween event

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In FIFA 20, the Halloween event “Ultimate Scream” has started. All information about Scream cards, tasks, and SBCs can be found here.

Update: The second Scream Team has now been released.

When does Ultimate Scream start? Ultimate Scream started on Friday, October 18, at 7 PM. Today, on October 25, the second Scream Team has been released. These players can also be found in packs for a week.

This is what makes the teams special: This year, there will be several Scream Teams throughout the event.

Also new: As usual, the cards have received noticeable boosts. However, this year the stats remain permanently boosted, unlike the Shapeshifter cards from last year.

This is the second Ultimate Scream Team of 2019

The second, current Scream Team:

This is the second Scream Team: As in the first Scream Team, the second team also features 11 players. These are:

  • Kroos
  • Insigne
  • Roberto Firmino
  • Iago Aspas
  • Payet
  • Gameiro
  • Trippier
  • Adama Traore
  • St. Juste
  • Medel
  • Laxalt

Ultimate Scream SBCs and Tasks

These cards you can get: In addition to the Scream Team, the Halloween event also brings some new tasks and SBCs to FIFA 20. Here, too, you can earn special Halloween cards.

This is what SBCs provide you: The SBCs provide you with various rewards. In total, there are four different SBCs with rewards. Three of the SBCs give you packs as a reward, and through one SBC you can earn Scream-Draxler.

This is what the tasks offer you: In the second week of the Halloween event, there is an Özil Scream card to earn. You must complete 5 tasks within a week.

This was the first Ultimate Scream Team of 2019

This was the first Scream Team:

The Ultimate Scream Team in FIFA 20
The Ultimate Scream Team

This is the first Scream Team: In the first Scream Team of the event, there are a total of 11 players. These are:

  • Aguero
  • Ibrahimovic
  • Müller
  • Rodriguez
  • Alli
  • William Carvalho
  • Otamendi
  • Romagnoli
  • Sabitzer
  • Guerreiro
  • Bernard

If you are more into Career Mode than Ultimate Team, you should take a closer look at the following talents:

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 25.10.

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on October 25th, it’s Xur Day in Destiny 2. But what Exotics does the mysterious vendor have for sale? Here you can find out everything about Xur’s location and inventory on October 25, 2019.

What’s happening in Destiny 2: This week, the quest for the exotic bow Leviathan’s Breath is active. Whether the effort to get the bow is worth it can be found out here:

Additionally, there is first information about the Halloween event “Festival of the Lost”, which starts with the Weekly Reset on October 29. The event brings a new PvP mode and a popular Sparrow back.

But first, Xur comes today. Let’s welcome him together.

All info about Xur on October 25, 2019 – PS4, PC, Xbox One

What exotic items can Guardians look forward to this week? Does Xur have armor pieces with decent perks? We are excited about his exotic offerings and will look at his inventory.

destiny 2 Xur

When does Xur appear?

This is Xur Time: As usual, the vendor appears at 7:00 PM on a planet of his choice. He will stay there until the next Weekly Reset on October 29, offering interested Guardians his exotic wares.

Where is Xur? This is his location this weekend

Xur’s position: This time, you can find Xur in the Tower Hangar on Earth.

xur in tower
Xur’s current position in the Tower

Xur’s Inventory from October 25 to October 29 – All Exotics at a Glance

Weapon: SUROS Regime – Auto rifle for 29 Legendary Shards 

Titan: Synthozeps – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +10
  • Resilience: +11
  • Recovery: +3
  • Discipline: +6
  • Intellect: +6
  • Strength: +12
  • Total: 48

Hunter: Handshake of the Liar – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards 

  • Mobility: +12
  • Resilience: +6
  • Recovery: +6
  • Discipline: +6
  • Intellect: +6
  • Strength: +12
  • Total: 48

Warlock: Geomag Stabilizers – Leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +12
  • Resilience: +7
  • Recovery: +8
  • Discipline: +6
  • Intellect: +10
  • Strength: +6
  • Total: 49

Fate Engram for 97 Legendary Shards 

Five of Swords, the free challenge card to customize the Nightfall strike 

Invitation of the Nine for 9 Legendary Shards, if not completed yet

A compact summary of Xur’s inventory can be found in this video by Nexxoss Gaming:

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Pokémon GO: 5 spooky monsters that you should especially hunt in the Halloween event

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

The Halloween event in Pokémon GO is in full swing, and there are several Pokémon to hunt that are not often available. But which monsters are truly useful?

This is the Halloween event: It runs until November 1 at 10 PM, so next Friday, the Halloween event. Until then, Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon will appear more frequently in the wild.

Additionally, there are double candies, special quests, and spooky raid bosses.

However, it can be hard to keep track of all the event spawns and know which Pokémon are actually useful in battle.

These 5 Pokémon are worth it in the Halloween event

Here, we mainly show Pokémon that become strong in battle. However, there are also monsters that will be rare or unavailable outside of the event.

Litwick: We start off with the most interesting Pokémon of the event. Litwick has been incredibly rare until now, and during the event, it can be found occasionally. Those who play diligently can at least gather enough candies for its evolution.

Litwick

Litwick evolves into Chandelure, making it one of the best Ghost attackers in the game. It deals similar damage to Gengar but can take more damage from opponents. It is also useful as a Fire attacker, dealing even more damage than Moltres.

Gastly: The Ghost Pokémon from Generation 1 is still quite strong in the 3rd year of the game. It can be Shiny, and its final evolution, Gengar, is incredibly useful.

Gengar
The evolution of Gastly, Gengar, is a good Ghost attacker

Gengar deals the most damage among Ghosts and is very easy to obtain thanks to the event. Additionally, Gengar is often needed in raids as Psychic bosses are weak against Ghost Pokémon.

Darkrai: With the end of the Halloween event, Darkrai will also disappear. This is unfortunate as it is the best Dark attacker in the game and is likely to see use in various raids.

Darkrai

Darkrai has two major advantages. It deals by far the most damage among Dark attackers and also learns Shadow Ball, allowing it to be used as a Ghost attacker.

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Sneasel: Another good Dark attacker is Sneasel or its evolution Weavile. It currently deals the second most damage after Darkrai. Additionally, it is also quite useful as an Ice Pokémon.

Sneasel can also be Shiny, with an increased chance of about 1 in 50 to 1 in 150. Thus, it belongs to one of the few Pokémon that have this Shiny chance. Normally, the rate is 1 in 450.

Pikachu in Costume: Pikachu is not very useful in battle, but the costume makes the Pokémon special. You will not see this costume again for a while after the Halloween event.

Pikachu

So, anyone who catches a Shiny from this will have a pretty rare specimen. After all, it is only available during the 2 event weeks. The same applies to the 3 starters in raids. Having these as Shiny will be even rarer, as there are simply fewer chances to get them.

After the Halloween event, you have the chance to get Regigigas. We will tell you how strong it will be:

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Borderlands 3: How to easily solve the pumpkin puzzle in Bloody Harvest

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The new event in Borderlands 3 is currently called Bloody Harvest. In it, you will find a special pumpkin puzzle. It has to do with the orange fruit vegetable and creepy skulls on chains. We will show you how to solve it.

What kind of event is this? This time of year, Halloween is just around the corner. Many video games hold events during this time, including Borderlands 3 with “Bloody Harvest.” The Bloody Harvest event is showcased here in the trailer.

Many challenges await you in the event. Among them is a puzzle related to the pumpkins, which are considered mascots of many Halloween events.

Those who have completed the quest line “Descent into Heck” far enough can finish challenges there in the vice.

The Borderlands update for Bloody Harvest also fixed 42 issues

How to solve the pumpkin puzzle

Where can you find the puzzle? For the challenge “Easy as Pumpkin Pie,” there is the pumpkin puzzle. You can find the room with the pumpkins by going down the stairs at the entrance to the vice. Opposite the entrance, the pumpkins are on a railing.

Be careful. If you fight enemies there, you might accidentally shoot the pumpkins. That shouldn’t happen.

Borderlands 3 Pumpkin Glowing
Source: Athyn Guide – YouTube

Then go back upstairs when the room is empty. With the view from the entrance towards the orange crops, you now need to look from left to right at what colors their eyes and mouths are glowing. This could be yellow/orange, blue, red, or green.

How to solve the puzzle: Remember the order of the pumpkins from left to right and then go into the room behind it to pull on the chains with the skulls in that order.

Borderlands 3 Skulls
Source: Athyn Guide – YouTube

If you successfully completed that in the correct order, a wall will collapse in front of the skulls. There you will enter the loot room with the rewards for solving the puzzle.

Video guide: If you want, you can also watch the solution of the puzzle in the video by the YouTuber Athyn, which we have embedded here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul8HQwSsBjs

Borderlands 3 will soon evolve further with a new Mayhem mode. Here is what we already know about it:

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Players recreate the 1st Fortnite trailer in Chapter 2, it is very well received

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

It has been a while since the first trailer of Fortnite was released. Players wanted to relive that moment and have recreated it in Chapter 2.

What is this first trailer? The first gameplay trailer for Fortnite Battle Royale was released 2 years ago. Back then, the battle royale mode was still fresh and was introduced to the players.

In the trailer, you can see some gameplay styles that are no longer present today. You rarely see:

  • Players who only walk instead of running
  • Building from one mountain to another (that high)
  • Huge buildings that were beautifully crafted

Here you can see the first Fortnite gameplay trailer:

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Players recreate old trailer in new Chapter 2

Who recreated the trailer? The YouTube channel LaffenGas along with other players recreated the original Fortnite trailer in the new Chapter 2.

They tried to pay attention to all the details of the trailer and managed to do quite well, as players hardly noticed any difference.

In some places, they had to improvise since some items are currently not in the game. Instead of a grenade launcher, they used a single grenade as a substitute.

Here you can also see the recreated trailer:

Mobile users please skip to 1 minute 34 seconds.

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The trailer is received extremely well

What does the community think? On reddit, the recreated trailer was very well received. Many players commented and said:

  • “It’s great how you found just the right spots to recreate it. It looks amazing!”
  • “It looks awesome. This should be the new official trailer!”
  • “The best Fortnite trailer I’ve ever seen. Super edited and hard work put in. Well done!”
  • “That’s what I call hard work and dedication. I love it! You really did your best to make it as similar as possible.”

Even a few employees from Epic Games have seen the recreated trailer and reacted to it. Among the comments, three of them were found. They said:

  • “Everything that was old is new again. Well done.”
  • Another employee agreed and wrote: “I can only confirm that.”
  • “Saw the title: Curious -> Saw who posted the video: Oh yes! Incredibly detailed and well executed. Well done!”

What do you think of the recreated trailer? Do you think it’s well done too?

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Monster Hunter World: Iceborne comes earlier than expected for PC – Release date

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time < 1 minutes

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne was released on January 9, 2020 on Steam. You can already pre-order the expansion, and there are trailers that show what the expansion can do graphically.

Release Date: Iceborne will be available for PC on January 9, 2020. This is 5 months after the release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

It was originally said that Iceborne would be released sometime in Spring 2020. The fact that the big winter map is coming this early in January is quite a surprise – we expected March.

What PC players can expect from Iceborne:

  • high-resolution texture packs
  • 4K and an unlimited frame rate
  • Support for ultra-wide screens
  • DirectX 12 support
  • an improved mouse and keyboard control
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Pre-order Iceborne for PC: Price and Bonuses

Those who buy Iceborne on Steam can choose between two editions. Each includes different bonuses. Those who order now will also receive a decoration armor.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Digital Deluxe

Includes:

  • Iceborne as an expansion
  • Luxury equipment “Monster Hunter World: Iceborne”
  • Layered armor set “Silver Knight”
  • 3 gestures
  • 2 sticker sets
  • 1 face paint
  • 1 hairstyle
  • 1 decoration set (for room design)

Pre-order Bonus:

  • Layered Yukumo armor set (decoration armor)

Price: 49.99 Euro

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne – Base Expansion

Includes:

  • Iceborne as an expansion

Pre-order Bonus:

  • Layered Yukumo armor set (decoration armor)

Price: 39.99 Euro

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3 Reasons why Ghost Recon Breakpoint flopped – Ubisoft speaks frankly

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

The head of Ubisoft, Yves Guillemot, has now explained the 3 reasons why Ghost Recon Breakpoint was such a flop. Some of the points also apply to The Division 2 , albeit to a much lesser extent.

This is the announcement from Ubisoft: Yesterday, Ubisoft lowered its revenue forecast for the current year. Additionally, games have been postponed that were originally supposed to be released in early 2020: this includes Watch Dogs Legion and Rainbow Six Quarantine. We probably won’t see them until later in 2020, not on the originally scheduled release dates.

The reason for the bad news is two games:

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Jon Bernthal looks tense

Breakpoint came too early, offered too little new

These were the 3 mistakes with Breakpoint: The CEO of Ubisoft, Yves Guillemot, explains the problems. He believes that the potential of the last two AAA titles could not be fully utilized.

Guillemot sees Ghost Recon Breakpoint (2019) primarily in relation to its predecessor, Ghost Recon Wildlands (2017), which was much more successful.

He sees 3 reasons for the failure of Ghost Recon Breakpoint:

  • It’s difficult to generate interest in the continuation of a live-service game when the previous game has been improved over years – more time must pass before a sequel is released
  • On the other hand, while new gameplay elements need to be introduced, they must be perfectly integrated into the game. This was not the case with Ghost Recon Breakpoint. The changes were rejected by the player base – he likely refers to the focus on “loot” and “grinding”.
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  • And thirdly, there were not enough differences in Ghost Recon Breakpoint compared to its predecessor

Guillemot says that all of this only became apparent at release. At E3, Gamescom, and during internal game tests, they did not notice the flaws.

Now, Ubisoft wants to adjust and improve the production process, just as it has done in the past.

The Division 2 Trio

The Division 2 also came “quickly” after The Division 1

What about The Division 2? Guillemot does not elaborate on The Division 2. However, he states that it has also fallen short of expectations.

Here, the first point of criticism regarding Ghost Recon Breakpoint could be especially important. Because The Division 2 also released “relatively soon” after a predecessor that had been expanded and improved over many years.

In the second part, players had to forgo some improvements that were added to the first part over the years:

  • The Division 2, for example, does not offer the “DLC” modes from the first part like Survival or Underground
  • the balance was not right in many parts, although there had been a long effort to improve it in The Division 1
  • with the “Incursions,” a clear endgame activity was missing
  • PvP in The Division 2 has so far flopped – in the first part, the “Dark Zone” was an important unique selling point

Many players therefore felt that after the strong initial period with The Division 2, they were experiencing a “downgrade” and now had to go through the growth process again.

Division 2 shot

Ubisoft must rethink its beloved model

This is what it’s about: Ubisoft has touted for years that their new model with service titles has been running exceptionally well. However, those were all the “first games” of their respective series.

Ubisoft has let these successful service games run their course and wanted to refresh the “Ghost Recon” and “The Division” franchises with new titles in 2019. Ubisoft planned to exploit the advantages of both funding models for its benefit:

  • They wanted service games that would bring in money for a long time through microtransactions and DLCs
  • but they also wanted the big buzz of a release and retail sales with a new game every 2-3 years

This model has not yet worked properly.

Ghost Recon Breakpoint hero

These are the big questions for Ubisoft

Now Ubisoft must consider how they can solve these fundamental problems. The core questions are:

  • How can a new game in a series be just as good or better than the “old” game that has been developed over the years?
  • How can a new game excite the fans of the old game and attract new fans?
  • How can a game bring enough new content to feel like a new game, but retain enough old content so that it does not feel alien and not do justice to the series?
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Watch out! The annoying flying motorcycle in GTA Online is now cheaper

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In GTA Online, a new bonus week with offers has started. The Oppressor MK II is now available at a steep discount. And some players are not interested in that at all.

What’s happening in GTA 5 Online right now? On Thursday, the new bonus week for the multiplayer of GTA 5 started. For you, this means that you can now earn more money in various activities.

At the same time, there are also suitable offers and discounts so that you can invest the freshly earned cash in new properties or vehicles. One of the vehicles on offer is the Pegassi Oppressor Mk II. A flying motorcycle that annoyed players even before its actual release in GTA Online.

GTA Online Oppressor MK 2 Price

How much is the motorcycle now? You can now get the Oppressor Mk II with a 35% discount from the dealer. Those who have linked their Social Club account with Twitch Prime receive an additional 10% discount and only need to pay 1,608,750 GTA dollars to acquire this deadly flying thing. Those who haven’t unlocked the cheaper price yet will have to pay 2,139,637 GTA dollars.

Why is the Mk II annoying?

The predecessor was already annoying: Even before the release of the Mark II, players were fed up with its original model. A flying motorcycle equipped with powerful weapons that can conveniently fly over the map and chase players.

The Oppressor MK II is even stronger and faster than its predecessor.

GTA 5 Online Oppressor Flight

This is where the flying motorcycle annoys: Players who are currently transporting valuable goods across the map of GTA Online to earn money fear griefers. That is, players who want to destroy this goods to make them worthless. The Oppressor MK 2 has the reputation in the community for being particularly used by griefers. The bike annoys many.

The transportation of goods is one of the various methods to quickly earn money in GTA Online.

After the bonuses for this week and the discount on the motorcycle were announced, many players saw a problem. They fear that because of the lower price, now even more people will buy this vehicle and that will lead to more potential griefers in the game sessions.

A player writes on Reddit under the announcement of the offers: “Reduced content: Oppressor MK II – Oh God, they’re coming.”

In another post, a Reddit user writes: “The Oppressor MK 2 is on sale. Prepare for the relentless winter. Hopefully not many people bought the Terrorbyte when it was previously on sale.”

With the mention of the Terrorbyte, the user indicates that you need to upgrade the Mk II and equip it with weapons there. This cannot be done in the regular tuning garage.

GTA 5 Online Terrorbyte View
The Terrorbyte in GTA Online

The opposing voices: Other players explain that being in the air with the vehicle is just super mobile and that it is excellent for completing missions. They are critical of the players who complain about these motorcycles and suggest they simply find a new session if a Mk-II player is annoying.

“The subreddit will collapse under the weight of the many whine posts about the MK II,” fears one player on Reddit.

What other offers are there this week?

Until next Thursday, October 31, there are still the following offers:

  • Överflöd Autarch – 40% discount
  • Överflöd Entity XF – 40% discount
  • Överflöd Entity XXR – 40% discount
  • Överflöd Tyrant – 40% discount
  • Western Gargyle – 35% discount
  • Shitzu Hakuchou Drag – 35% discount
  • Pegassi Vortex – 30% discount
  • Pegassi Bati 801 – 35% discount
  • Vapid Caracara 4×4 – 35% discount
  • Buckingham Akula – 40% discount
  • TM-02 Khanjali – 40% discount
  • Mammoth Thruster – 40% discount
  • Mammoth Avenger – 40% discount
  • Properties, expansions, upgrades – 50% discount
  • Luxury apartments & renovations – 50% discount

For Twitch Prime members, there is an additional 10% discount on all vehicles and properties as well as an 80% discount on the Grotti Visione and an 85% discount on the Savage helicopter.

Additionally, you can receive a fast super sports car for free:

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ArcheAge disables controversial Battle Pass – What was the problem with it?

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

In the new MMORPG ArcheAge Unchained, there was a Battle Pass that caused a lot of problems. It is now disabled and the players are very pleased.

What was wrong with the Battle Pass? As a replacement for the subscription being removed in ArcheAge Unchained, Gamigo, the publisher of the game in the West, introduced the ArchePass.

This was intended to provide regular revenue but should not include Pay2Win. The focus of the ArchePass was on cosmetic content.

However, there was an exploit that allowed a lot of gold to be earned with it. Players simply had to reroll and complete the world boss quest repeatedly. Therefore, players demanded an immediate deactivation.

ArcheAge Unchained captain with arrow in chest

Gamigo responded: In the first step, the publisher announced that exploiting the pass could lead to permanent bans. This was implemented, but there were again unlocks, which led to further discussions.

Now Gamigo has definitively pulled the plug. In a message, they announced that with a maintenance at 3:00 AM on October 25, the Battle Pass was disabled.

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Future of the Pass not yet decided

What’s next for the ArchePass? In the statement regarding the deactivation, it is stated that there is still no concrete plan for when the pass will be reactivated and what permanent fix will be implemented for the issue.

The earned Diligence Coins will remain, as well as the shop where the coins can be exchanged for cosmetic content.

ArchePass Screenshot

Players wish for a new system: The players of ArcheAge love the sandbox concept. Some are disturbed that they received many daily and weekly tasks with the ArchePass. Some are even calling for the abolition of the other daily quests.

The new system is intended to motivate players to play but not dictate specific tasks. Additionally, the gold reward that some players felt forced to complete quests for will be removed.

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Crossplay in CoD: Modern Warfare – How to play with friends on PC, PS4, Xbox One

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare offers seamless gameplay between PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One as the first title in the CoD series. You can find out how to play with friends and what you need to consider here.

What is Crossplay and how does it work? Crossplay in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare means that you can play together with players on other platforms where the game is available.

In a match, both PC players and players on PS 4 and Xbox One can compete with and against each other.

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Crossplay works for all multiplayer modes, but not for ranked matches or tournaments. Additionally, the campaign of Modern Warfare remains a single-player mode.

How to enable and disable Crossplay: The option is enabled by default in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. You will find the option in the game settings under “Account” and then in the top option for “Crossplay.” When Crossplay is enabled, players from any platform are included in your search for a multiplayer lobby.

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How to play with friends: If you want to play with friends on other platforms, you need an account for Call of Duty.

If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one on the official Call of Duty website. Simply log in there with the Activision account you created when starting Modern Warfare.

Through the account, you can then create groups across platforms. Go to the Social menu in Modern Warfare and select friends using the “Activision” category.

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How is balance maintained? Activision has thought of several ways to make Crossplay fair in Modern Warfare:

  • If you play solo with a mouse and keyboard (regardless of whether on PC, Xbox One, or PS4), you will only encounter other players with a mouse and keyboard in the lobby.
  • Similarly, you will only have controller players if you play with a controller.
  • If you are in a lobby with friends using mixed input devices, you will also enter mixed lobbies – playing with a controller against mouse and keyboard.
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This ensures that no one invites friends who can wipe out all opponents with their input device because they are playing with different devices. At the same time, the matches are fairer.

What are the advantages? Just the ability to play with friends regardless of the platform is already a great change. However, Crossplay offers even more significant advantages:

  • Matchmaking should be significantly faster, as lobbies can consist of players from all platforms
  • With Cross-Save, progress can be transferred from one platform to another without loss
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Have you already earned some upgrades or options for the Gunsmith? No problem, progress is transferable!

What does Cross-Save mean? Modern Warfare gives you the ability to carry your progress from Modern Warfare to any platform through the CoD account.

So if you’re playing on PC at home but also have a version for PS4 and take it with you on the go, you can simply continue with your save files.

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Destiny 2: New Exo Quest for the Mysterious Alien MG is Starting Soon – Here’s What We Know

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Next week in Destiny 2 the hunt for the exotic machine gun “Xenophage” begins. We will show you what the weapon can do and why it caused a stir beforehand.

What’s coming in Destiny 2? Since the launch of Shadowkeep, players have been continuously entertained with fresh PvE and PvP content. And with the upcoming reset on October 29, the Guardians will have plenty to do:

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The new Exotic: Xenophage

This weapon is about: The exotic previously known as “Bug-MG” now has an official name: Xenophage.

The Xenophage is an exotic machine gun.

This is what makes the insect MG special: The weapon belongs in the power slot and requires heavy ammunition to fire its devastating solar projectiles. For a machine gun, the new rate of fire of 120 is very slow (Almost 4 times faster shoots the popular MG Hammerhead). However, its impact power is at the maximum limit of 100/100.

Xenophage has the perks:

  • Pyrotoxin rounds – fires powerful explosive ammunition
  • Target Tracker – increases the already high range (71/100) when aiming
  • Large caliber rounds – shots push enemies back further
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Xenophage: Has a lot under the hood

As Reddit user VON_TAR writes, the MG plays differently than previous models. It fires in principle like a linear fusion rifle, just without delay and without drop-off. VON_TAR was able to play this weapon exotic at the PAX West 2019 convention.

What we know about the exotic quest: The new exotic is tied to a quest line that is only accessible to owners of Shadowkeep. Not much is known yet about the exact procedure.

Bungie itself released in the current TWaB (Bungie’s weekly blog post to the community) the information that several options for obtaining the weapon are being considered – depending on what activities the Guardians prefer to play.

Where will your path take you first? There will be many options for you to consider, depending on how you like to play the most. 

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That Bungie gives the Guardians the choice of which modes and activities to engage in is well received by the community.

We can be excited to see how the hunt for the new exotic develops. Speaking of excited: you can find out how the new exotic combat bow Leviathan’s Breath performs here:

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Power through alien insects

This caused a stir: Long before the name “Xenophage” was confirmed and even before the release of Shadowkeep, players were already presented with the heavy MG. A life-size replica caused a stir at a community event.

The model surprised with a hidden detail. Instead of using regular ammunition, the MG seems to be powered by an alien insect. The creepy crawly seems to be encased in a kind of amber and gave the mysterious exotic that certain something. Hence the characteristic community name “Bug-MG”.

How creative and unique replicas from Destiny weapons can be, we recently demonstrated in an article. Check out the cool insect drive:

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Will you head out next week immediately to hunt for the MG with special alien insect power? Or were you more tempted by the other new activities?

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