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Why BlizzCon 2019 can only be good for gamers

Cortyn 6. October 2019 Reading time 5 minutes

In a few weeks, it will be time for BlizzCon again. After last year’s fiasco, we can expect some “big surprises” this year. At least that’s the assessment from Cortyn.

In a few weeks, it’s that time again: BlizzCon 2019 will take place. The event runs from November 1 to 3, 2019. Hopefully, there will be plenty of new announcements and presentations related to Blizzard’s game universes.

J. Allen Brack, the current head of Blizzard, has already promised that BlizzCon 2019 is likely to be “the best one yet”.

And as critical as I am of Brack and have criticized Blizzard’s “changes” in the past, I am inclined to believe him. At least all signs currently indicate that BlizzCon 2019 will be a highlight for gamers.

In no case do you want to start two years in a row with a rather negatively perceived BlizzCon. After last year’s presentation was almost exclusively about Diablo Immortal, the expectations of core gamers are even higher this year.

BlizzCon 2019 must meet huge expectations

But what can we actually expect at BlizzCon 2019? There is currently no exact schedule from Blizzard, but there is a lot of room for speculation. I will only mention the things that come to mind spontaneously and that are more or less likely:

New expansion for World of Warcraft: Although Patch 8.2.5 has just gone live in Battle for Azeroth, BlizzCon is likely to include the reveal of the next WoW expansion. After all, many fans have mentally already checked out the current addon and are looking forward to the next chapter.

In particular, the leak of “Shadowlands” is relevant here. The current events in WoW fit the supposed leak and would bring the story into the realm of the dead.

Diablo IV: If there was one thing you had to bet money on, it would probably be the official announcement of Diablo IV. After its absence last year left fans extremely disappointed, Blizzard has virtually no other choice but to present something new here. Last year, it was said that they were “working on several Diablo projects” and simply weren’t ready to show more than Diablo Immortal.

A year later, this should look different. Diablo universe fans should therefore brace themselves for a new title that is likely to be revealed.

Diablo Immortal: Even though the announcement of the mobile title was a complete disaster with “Don’t you guys have phones?” frustration, Diablo Immortal is interesting. Half of our readers are excited for the title and want to at least try it out.

However, it has also been relatively quiet around the game since the announcement. New information is therefore extremely likely, especially considering that the game made a solid impression last year.

Warcraft 3 Reforged: Announced just last year, Warcraft 3 Reforged will be released in 2019. It is a remake of the old strategy classic with new graphics. Apart from some small expansions in the story that bring certain characters more into the spotlight, the classic remains unchanged.

Since pre-orders have been running for months and the release is listed as “by December 31, 2019 at the latest,” a release is imminent. The assumption is high that Blizzard will simply say at BlizzCon, “Oh, by the way, the game is finished, you can start playing!” This would at least be a small surprise and give Warcraft fans something new (or old) to play.

Overwatch 2: A particularly eagerly awaited favorite is also the project known to players as “Overwatch 2”. However, the name may be misleading, as the next Overwatch game will likely not replace the current game but rather expand the game world with campaigns and story missions. This has been desired by fans for a long time, and various job postings in the past have indicated that fresh content for co-op fans is in the works.

However, it is questionable whether “Overwatch 2” or a similar title will actually be presented. It is quite possible that it may take another year or two of development time before any initial images can be seen.

Hearthstone: For Hearthstone, the program will probably return to “Standard”. It is to be expected that the developers will announce the next expansion that concludes 2019 and thus the story around Ü.B.E.L. and the Explorer’s League. This will certainly also come with 135 new cards and another PvE adventure.

Really interesting is only whether Hearthstone will finally fulfill many of the community’s wishes. After all, for years, a 2-player mode or a tournament mode has been requested. The latter was provisionally shelved, but perhaps there will be a surprise.

A new franchise: There have also been rumors that Blizzard is working on a completely new franchise. After all, Overwatch has been around for a while now, and the goal is to produce more new content. A new franchise would mean fresh wind and could potentially open doors for new genres where Blizzard has not been very active so far.

Mobile Games – The Big Unknown

Mobile games are still viewed critically by most gamers. They are often full of micro-transactions, and the game design is geared towards only being able to keep up if you spend a good dozen hours in the game every day. Moreover, playing on a small screen is still uncomfortable for many players and has nothing to do with “real gaming”.

I also view mobile games critically. I just couldn’t warm up to them so far.

But if there is a game developer that I at least trust to spark my interest in these games, it would probably be Blizzard. After all, I will give their games a chance, and if I am not bombarded with “Pay2Win” microtransactions at every turn, Blizzard has a fair chance to win me over.

If they make a cool “Warcraft Mobile” or even just a kind of DOTA Underlords in Warcraft style, then I’ll be in right away. At least, if the framework is right.

If I take all the points mentioned above into account, I certainly believe that BlizzCon will be a huge success. Even if half of the speculations don’t come true, it should still be a pretty good BlizzCon.

So yes, I am inclined to believe J. Allen Brack in this statement. For gamers, November 1 and 2 are important dates that will shed much light on the games of the coming years.

Are you looking forward to BlizzCon? Or have you buried your hope for exciting news from Blizzard?

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Pokémon GO: Mewtwo with Shadow Ball is now in EX Raids – Is the attack worth it?

Noah Struthoff 6. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Mewtwo with the move Shadow Ball is now back in EX Raids of Pokémon GO. But is the attack worth it and what other moves are good?

How can you get Mewtwo with Shadow Ball? You can obtain Mewtwo’s exclusive move only from EX Raids. In the upcoming raid hour on Tuesday, Mewtwo will know Confusion.

So if you want Mewtwo with Shadow Ball, you need to complete an EX Raid in the coming weeks. You cannot teach Mewtwo the move via TM.

Mewtwo’s strength with Shadow Ball

What can the move do? At first glance, the move seems a bit useless, as Mewtwo is a Psychic type and Shadow Ball is a Ghost-type move. The legendary Pokémon does not have STAB, and no fighting bonus because it is not the same type as the move.

If you look closer, Mewtwo is damn strong with the move, as the attack does a strong base damage and Mewtwo has an enormous attack value.

With the move “Shadow Ball,” Mewtwo becomes one of the best ghost attackers in the game. Only the original form of Giratina and Chandelure perform better than Mewtwo.

In the best counters against Mewtwo, it is even placed third. So if you are currently battling an EX Raid, you can’t go wrong with a Mewtwo with Shadow Ball.

The 3 strongest moves of Mewtwo in Pokémon GO

Which move of Mewtwo is still worthwhile? Mewtwo can master a total of 8 moves. Some of them it can no longer learn now, but you may have received an older specimen. Mewtwo can learn the following moves in Pokémon GO:

Ice Beam
Flamethrower
Thunderbolt
Shadow Ball (only in EX Raids)
Confusion (only through past raids and the raid hour on Tuesday)
Psycho Cut
Focus Blast
Hyper Beam (can no longer learn)

Of the 8 moves, only 3 are truly worthwhile. These include Ice Beam, Shadow Ball, and Confusion:

With Ice Beam, Mewtwo ranks behind the top Ice attackers. It is in 4th place among the top counters against Rayquaza.
Confusion makes Mewtwo the best all-rounder in the game and is therefore useful against almost every Pokémon. It is definitely the best Psychic attacker.

Don’t care about the move? If you already have enough Mewtwo with Shadow Ball or simply do not like fighting with Mewtwo, then the EX Raids have another function: Mewtwo can be shiny there. The chance is about 1 in 19.

Recently, various quests related to Team Rocket were leaked:

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How to Annoy Your Teammates Effectively in Monster Hunter World

Larissa Then 6. October 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne offers you many ways to achieve something together with other players. We have some tips for you on how to make a wonderful impression.

With the expansion, a variety of new content came to players in Monster Hunter World. Most of the new monsters from Iceborne are better dealt with as a team. It is, of course, important that you work well together. We have compiled a few tips to ensure that you will (not) convince your colleagues.

Save Your Potions

In Monster Hunter World, you only have a limited number of potions available. You can carry 10 potions and 10 mega potions in your pouch. So to succeed in your missions, you need to manage them sparingly.

A good tip is to wait until a teammate with an area effect uses a healing potion. With this skill, you are influenced by your colleagues’ items.

Otherwise, you can always run around with a half-filled health bar. The likelihood that the monster will deal you that much damage is very low after all.

Take Care of Yourself

Even in the expansion of Monster Hunter World, it is important to keep an eye on yourself. You should always have Nullberries or evasion rolls ready for abnormal status effects.

If a teammate is stunned, rather refrain from knocking him out. You could deal him damage and potentially kill him.

Moreover, the two asterisks next to his health bar mean he is doing fabulously well. Why else would Monster Hunter World use such a symbol?

Secure Loot

The most important thing in Monster Hunter World is farming. You should always try to use your playtime effectively. This way, you’ll quickly get good equipment for further battles.

If you take a break, it makes sense to still join a quest. You can spend your absence in the camp. This way, you’ll get loot even if you are not currently playing.

Moreover, someone has to guard the camp. After all, the Wild Expert is all alone there. You never know what dangers might lurk for her.

Leave the Wounding to Others

With Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, a new weapon tool came into play. The Clutch Claw lets you pull towards enemies and execute powerful attacks.

An important feature of this new weapon is the wounding of monsters. This makes a body part more vulnerable to damage and easier to break.

This attack is, however, very dangerous, as the monster can also defend itself. Therefore, you should leave the duty of using the Clutch Claw to other players. It’s most effective if only one of four people takes care of it.

Respond to as Many SOS Signals as Possible

One way to get quests in Monster Hunter World is via SOS signals. You can join other players who need help with their mission.

You should definitely respond to SOS signals whose target is still too difficult for you. This way, you might also get loot when the quest fails. The other players won’t mind if you rush to help them and die three times in the process.

Take Gear for Maximum Damage

The most important thing in Monster Hunter World is known to be a player’s damage. So you should always ensure that you have the right damage set ready for your 14 weapon types.

Even against opponents like Teostra, who come with a lot of elemental damage, you should go for it. “Resistance is for the weak!” So you should give up on elemental resistances as quickly as possible, your mission will be over sooner that way. Whether due to high damage or because it fails doesn’t matter.

And now, seriously: These are obviously not serious tips. To be honest, everyone has to leave suddenly at some point. Besides, hardly anyone has the perfect gear for all monsters or even for any of them. And the following is very important: we also simply die sometimes. Don’t let yourself be turned off, neither by yourself nor by your teammates.

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Twitch makes deal with McDonald’s – But the streamer messed it up badly

Schuhmann 6. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

The streaming platform Twitch has apparently struck a big deal with the fast-food giant McDonald’s. However, it did not go according to plan. The Twitch streamer Tucker “JERICHO” Boner was supposed to promote the deal, but he misspoke and mentioned Whoppers.

Who is that? The streamer Tucker “JERICHO” Boner has about 1.1 million followers on Twitch. He is a variety streamer who plays all kinds of games. Last week he was playing Borderlands 3, CS:GO, and the “Untitled Goose Game.” Occasionally, he also cooks on Twitch.

According to his own statements, he was supposed to be the poster child for a deal between Twitch and McDonald’s. The deal seems to have been arranged for him by Twitch.

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Streamer confuses Whopper with Big Mac – big mistake

What went wrong? JERICHO said at the beginning of the campaign in his stream that McDonald’s was one of the few companies he would work with.

They sent him a suitcase with 100 golden “Whopper-Coins” last year for the 50th anniversary of the Whopper.

He realizes immediately that it was not a Whopper, the famous burger from Burger King, but a “Big Mac” and “Big Mac” coins, but by then it was already too late.

He tried to explain: Someone had written “Whopper” in the chat and he had seen that, he was just an idiot – and oh.

Hamburger Meinmmo fragt — Untitled Burger.

It’s like accidentally calling the teacher “Mommy”

This is what the streamer says: In another stream, JERICHO says it was a “Freudian slip,” just like accidentally calling your teacher “Mommy.” He noticed it immediately, but it was already too late.

Jericho explaining how he messed up McDonald sponsorship from r/LivestreamFail

Streamer is temporarily sidelined

According to JERICHO:

McDonald’s was very angry – it could also have legal dimensions
The important people at Twitch who had closed the deal were very angry – it was the first campaign of this magnitude between Twitch and McDonald’s
It was actually planned for JERICHO to be prominently featured – that has probably been canceled
Twitch apparently informed him that they would not use him for such sponsored deals for the “foreseeable future” – he is in the dog house

Error could cost Twitch a lot of money

The streamer says it was a mistake. But a big mistake. And such a mistake cannot be afforded when working with the biggest companies in the world.

JERICHO explains that because of the mistake, Twitch might now lose the McDonald’s deal and a lot of money. He takes full responsibility for it.

He says he won’t be making deals with companies for a long, long time.

The streaming service Twitch has been able to further expand its market-leading position in the last 3 months:

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Everyone is hunting in WoW Classic only “Best in Slot” – It’s annoying

Cortyn 6. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

Even in WoW Classic , the hunt for the best gear is a priority for many players. However, this perfect math annoys some – including our author Cortyn.

Even before World of Warcraft Classic launched, there were many discussions and talks about how the game might have changed. It wasn’t about the game itself – because that’s practically identical – but about the views and attitudes of the players.

After all, there are now many more sources of information than 15 years ago, and almost every detail of Classic is known. There are no more secrets, and with just a few clicks, anyone can find out where to get the mathematically calculated best equipment for their character. What “Best in Slot” is for each class can be easily researched.

Now, after almost 5 weeks in WoW Classic, that is slowly getting on my nerves.

Perfectionism Hinders Enjoyment

I am personally massively disturbed by the hunt for the “Best in Slot” items. Because that seems to be what a large portion of players care about above all else. Once you secure the “BiS” item, a dungeon becomes practically uninteresting.

I really can’t blame the players. After all, time has become rather scarce for most gamers in recent years and is not something that’s available in endless amounts – quite different from how it was “back then” for students or schoolchildren.

I can fundamentally understand the urge to optimize one’s character and to sacrifice time only for what might mean progress. For many players, it is a sense of achievement to look at their character and claim that it is “completed” at this current state.

But then I think back to the past, to “WoW Vanilla,” and remember that I must have run into Scholomance a hundred times or pushed the Baron off his moldy horse in Stratholme.

Even long after I could pull anything valuable from the dungeon, I joyfully ran in there repeatedly. Not necessarily for the loot, but just to do something together in WoW.

“New content” for WoW Classic is coming later this year, by the way.

Less Knowledge = More Fun?

I consciously decided against looking at a “Best in Slot” list for the mage because I fear that otherwise I would approach WoW Classic in the same way. But now it is slowly backfiring that I am probably more of an exception since it eats away at my enjoyment of the game in a “reverse way.” Because while I don’t play with the same goal as others, the selection of playmates gets smaller every day.

From the “solid tanks and healers” on my friends list, there are fewer and fewer each day that can still be excited about a run in a dungeon from which they already have all the upgrades. Many primarily pursue personal goals, murdering Rend Blackhand 10 times a day for one of his swords or farming the saber in Winterquell. Or they have already started striving for level 60 with their first twinks as well.

In summary, I am still glad that I am not worried about “Best in Slot” and simply take what I can get. I am happy about every upgrade and sometimes get surprised because I didn’t even know 100% where certain items actually came from. At least for me, that helped a lot to maintain my joy in Classic.

I am also happy with my fire mage – that was the best, worst decision!

I can only hope that in a few weeks, the players who sought to optimize their character will be “finished”. Perhaps I am only bothered by it so much because I now have to read at least once in every group, “X is my BiS, can I have it?”.

But how about you? Have you created a “Best in Slot” list for your character and are you working through it systematically? Or do you avoid such lists and just play a bit more relaxed?

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Why many players are disappointed with the story in Destiny 2 Shadowkeep

Philipp Hansen 6. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

Destiny 2 wants to tell its story in a new way with Shadowkeep. However, the way Bungie does this divides the community.

Attention, story spoiler. If you want to experience the story of Shadowkeep for yourself, you should not read on.

What’s happening in the Destiny universe? Guardians had to wait a long time, but since October 1st, Shadowkeep is finally available – including a new campaign. In the last few days, many have dived into the new story, and more and more Guardians have now reached their conclusion. However, this ending is currently leading to heated discussions.

What you will experience in Shadowkeep

What happens in the story of Shadowkeep? The Guardians meet an old acquaintance on the Moon known from Destiny 1: Eris Morn. She needs your help to eliminate nightmares that are spreading throughout the solar system.

During the story, the Guardians encounter one of the pyramid ships, which have had several brief appearances in the lore and are considered the great mystery of Destiny. In Shadowkeep, you not only get to see this construct, but in the final mission, you even enter the interior of this colossal ship.

In the end, you recover a mysterious artifact and find yourself in a green meadow that strongly resembles the “Black Garden“. The Guardians were last at the birthplace of the Vex in the final mission of Destiny’s original campaign.

In this picturesque place, you meet an exact copy of your Guardian. This supposed avatar of darkness tells you that he is neither your enemy nor your friend, but your salvation. Afterwards, you hand over the artifact to Eris, who wants to study it further. Then, at the climax of the plot, it’s basically over.

This is currently being eagerly discussed

This is being criticized about the story: Destiny has been criticized since part 1 for not having a well-told story. Even with the latest expansion, Shadowkeep, the annual discussion flares up again.

Especially the abrupt ending is perceived negatively by many. The open conclusion comes very suddenly at a key moment and provides no answers. On the contrary, it raises even more unanswered questions. It is increasingly heard that Destiny 2 doesn’t have a real campaign.

Who was the mysterious doppelgänger of our Guardian, and what is the deal with the pyramid ships?

These reactions on Reddit exemplify the emotions of many Guardians:

One user writes: “At first I thought I accidentally skipped the cutscene.”
Another criticizes: “The Guardian met his doppelgänger and was in that strange place, but after the cutscene, everything was back to normal, and it was as if nothing had happened.”

Throughout the campaign, we encounter Destiny staple Crota

Some defend the story: Especially the dark look of the campaign is well received by players. The story involving fan-favourite Eris Morn is also very atmospheric. Furthermore, the renewed focus on darkness excites many veterans. There is a lot of criticism, but not only, as we can see.

In the comments on Mein-MMO, Marki Wolle writes: “Hard to believe, but the atmosphere during the story surrounding Eris is simply great. The thing with the phantoms, the dark mood. In short: it just fits! It has captivated me…”

Supporters also comment on the sudden ending and the cliffhanger (via reddit):

It is said on Reddit: “If the story feels like it ends in the middle, that’s intentional. The story will continue soon with the upcoming raid and Vex Offensive.”
One user noted: “The final mission was a feast for lore lovers.”
There are also statements like: “The story that started with Shadowkeep will be developed throughout the entire season, which is a big step towards good storytelling.”

Bungie recently announced that they want to tell a continuous story with Destiny 2 through the seasons. The story is to unfold over the course of the entire season and will even transition into the next season. The seasonal events and activities are integrated into the overarching narrative.

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Have you completed the Shadowkeep campaign yet? What do you think about the cliffhanger and this type of storytelling? Did it ruin the mood for you, or are you excited for more?

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The Division 2: A sinister opponent stalks unsuspecting agents

Maik Schneider 5. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

In The Division 2, reports are piling up about a mysterious NPC that follows agents and flees using smoke bombs upon sight or contact. The community is now speculating about what could be behind this.

What is it about, exactly? Agents repeatedly report about mysterious foes who disappear in a smoke bomb during direct confrontations. The mostly harmless ninjas disrupt the displays of nearby agents and appear to closely observe what the “Division” is doing in Washington.

With a lot of patience and attention, some players set out to find these mysterious figures. The agent “Sofademon”, known as “Mobär” on YouTube, uploaded a short video about the appearance of one of these agent-stalkers.

Evil Stalker Intentionally Scares Agents

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The agent “Sofademon” is lurking for his stalker

What do players think about the mysterious NPC? Although these intrusive individuals have been spotted repeatedly for some time, there is still no official statement from the developers regarding this phenomenon.

This leaves room for the wildest speculations, which agents are happy to take.

The 13th Hunter/Easter Egg

Some players claim to have heard a hunter-typical sound upon the appearance of the enemies and therefore suspect their origin in the hunter milieu. Possibly an Easter egg hinting at the hunters from Division 1.
- Arguments in favor: Hunter design, typical sound, mysterious motives.
- Arguments against: Appears during the day as well.

Unsolved Mystery

The Division 2 is full of crazy secrets and out-of-the-box puzzles. It is quite possible that this manifestation represents a yet unsolved riddle.
- Arguments in favor: Developers have mentioned repeatedly that not all mysteries have been discovered.
- Arguments against: A game like Division 2 produces hardcore puzzle solvers who would have somehow figured out the mystery behind the enemy.

New Exotic Quest

With an upcoming update, the NPC could drop an exotic component or start a quest that leads to a new exotic item. The ninja smoke bomb exit could be a reference to the “NinjaBike Messenger Bag”.
- Arguments in favor: Developers are holding back on announcements for new exotics.
- Arguments against: The mission could be directly fully integrated instead of just putting a small part of it into the game.

However, there were also other players who didn’t think much about the meaning behind the strange figure, but rather about their heart health.

It happened to me at the near to the underground mall. Scared the living s**t out of me.
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Others are quite fascinated by the possibilities that an expansion of the hunter gameplay could bring to the game.

Idea: missions that are invaded by hunters. no other npc’s, just varying numbers of hunters at different sections. 1 hunter mission per week, challenging and heroic difficulties only, huge loot potential.
androidspud on reddit

The search is difficult

And how do I find the mysterious fellow? Here, the opinions also differ. While some are convinced that the twelve normal hunters must be eliminated before the “stalker hunter” appears, others believe that being attentive is enough.

If you want to have the chance to experience this mystery for yourself, you should pay attention to your HUD. The SHD components are disturbed by the presence of the “stalker” and your displays have a small electrical disturbance, like with an EMP. If there are no signs of another enemy nearby, one of these types could be within your shooting range.

Then look around closely and be vigilant. In the video above, you can see what the NPC looks like and the disturbance he causes.

Title Update 6 arrives in mid-October

When is the next update for The Division 2 coming? The developers are actively working on the next expansion and there has already been a lot of information about balancing and new features.

The big Title Update 6 is supposed to be released in mid-October and comes along with the free content expansion “Episode 2”. Massive has already revealed a lot about new mechanics and balancing:

However, the developers have held back on the topic of content so far. It is only certain that “Episode 2” will send the Division agents to the Pentagon.

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Ghost Recon Breakpoint has a poor user score of 2.2 – What is going on?

Patrick Freese 5. October 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

The reviews and tests of Ghost Recon Breakpoint are accumulating shortly after the release. On Metacritic, the game has an extremely low user score. Why are players rating it so poorly?

What do the reviews of Breakpoint look like? If you take a look at the Metacritic page for Ghost Recon Wildlands, you’ll see a lot of criticism in the reviews. At launch, the new installment of the Ghost Recon series barely managed to convince. The press is showering it with poor reviews, some scoring only 20 out of 100 points.

Players are even more critical, giving it 0 out of 5 points. This significantly drags down the overall score. Depending on the platform, the Metascore ranges between 57 points (for the PS4 version) and 67 points (for the Xbox One version).

The user score lies between 2.2 points on PC, 2.6 points on PS4, and 3.2 points on Xbox One.

Even after the beta, some fans decided that Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a good game, but a bad Ghost Recon.

What are players criticizing?

Microtransactions: A common point of criticism among user reviews is the microtransactions. It is criticized that there are too many opportunities for in-game purchases. At times, players could buy skill points right at the start. However, some of the microtransactions have already been removed from the game by Ubisoft.

One user writes, “Microtransactions to save time in a game that is supposed to require a lot of time? The best weapon right from the start? What is this, Ubisoft?”

Bugs and Problems: Players report that they frequently encounter bugs and glitches in Breakpoint and that the game gives an incomplete impression. One player writes:

“Bugs, bugs and more bugs. After the alpha testing, the closed beta, and the open beta, there are more bugs than positive points. They forced a Game-as-a-Service business model onto the Ghost Recon franchise. They destroyed what Ghost Recon stood for and turned it into a confused mess.”

Everything is repetitive: Players also complain that the content is repetitive. The content offers too little variety.

“Poor repetitive shooter aimed at taking your money through microtransactions without delivering significant gameplay,” writes one user.

Many players complain that Ubisoft failed to give this shooter an identity. The unique selling point, what Ghost Recon Breakpoint is supposed to be, is unclear.

What do players with positive ratings say? However, there are also high scores among user reviews. One user gave 10 points and writes that one shouldn’t complain about microtransactions that do not affect oneself.

Another user awards 8 points and says, “I don’t think it’s a bad game. It’s just not a Ghost Recon but should be its own series.” However, such positive reviews are rarely seen.

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What is the press criticizing?

Many of the points that players criticize about Breakpoint are seen similarly by the press. The repetitive gameplay with monotonous missions, a lifeless game world without character.

VG247: A particularly harsh criticism comes from VG247, which chose the title for its review “Ghost Recon Breakpoint review – No.” They awarded only one out of five stars, 20 out of 100 points on Metacritic.

Kirk McKeand writes there: “Ubisoft failed in two areas it usually excels in—sequels and open worlds. But there is a glimmer of hope in another area: reinvention. Perhaps this concept will be completely abandoned for the next one, and we will return to the good old days when Ghost Recon was an excellent shooter with its own identity. At the moment it lacks focus, is confusing, and frustrating. A shadow of its former self.”

Push Square: The Push-Square website awarded a total of 60 out of 100 points and found more positive aspects in Breakpoint.

They write:

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is a mostly enjoyable excursion into the open world. Provided you know what to expect. And let’s be honest, we probably know exactly what to expect. […] In co-op there is a lot of potential for fun. The freedom you have when creating a Nomad and tackling missions is the game’s greatest strength. However, a multitude of microtransactions leaves a bad taste, and the many bugs give the release a disappointingly rough feel. Robust but bloated, Breakpoint is a mishmash that has its fun moments. But it lacks identity.

GameStar: Our colleagues at GameStar summarize in a 19-minute video “why Ghost Recon: Breakpoint only makes you sad.” It is mentioned that the island Auroa fails to emotionally bind the player to the location. Additionally, after 15 hours of gameplay, the activities feel “dull.” You can find Dimitry Halley’s complete summary in the following video:

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Teamfight Tactics: Patch 9.20 is coming at the end of Set 1 – Nerfs the strongest combos

Alexander Leitsch 5. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

Next week the patch 9.20 for Teamfight Tactics will be released and will bring some balance changes. It is expected to mark the end of the first set.

Update October 9: The patch is here and you can check out the complete patch notes here.

What does patch 9.20 bring? Mortdog, the Lead Designer of TFT, has released an overview for the upcoming patch 9.20 on Twitter. You can look forward to various balance changes, but there are no major new features.

However, you will have to do without content such as champions or an entire origin like with the Hextechs this time. Mortdog also mentioned the reason for this.

Teamfight Tactics is currently at the end of the first set. However, the next update could turn everything in the game upside down.

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What are sets? To keep TFT interesting, there will be rotations between champion sets. Instead of continuously bringing more champions into the game, old champions and even entire origins simply make way for new groups.

However, they will not be completely deleted but are intended to return in future sets. Origins and champions will be mixed up more colorfully in the future.

As we have now reached the end of the first set, major new features are being saved for set 2. Which champions and origins will rotate out and which will rotate in is not yet known. However, the changes are expected to be larger, which is why patch 9.20 is somewhat smaller now.

Nerfs for almost all meta combos, buffs for Gunslingers

What will be nerfed in patch 9.20? Although there are no major innovations, at least something could change with the current meta, which is currently dominated by Wilds and Assassins.

Both will receive a significant nerf in this patch. The exact numbers come from the last update on the test server and may vary until the release on Wednesday:

Assassins – The crit chance will be reduced from 10% to 5% for 3 assassins and from 20% to 15% for 6 assassins. Patch 9.19 had already significantly reduced the crit chance.
Wilds – The attack speed will be reduced from 12% to 10%.
Additionally, the Frozen Heart will be weakened, from which the assassin Pyke profited significantly.

The only combo that could beat Wilds and Assassins was the Knights. There will also be nerfs for them:

Knights – The blocked damage for 6 knights will be reduced from 65 to 60.
There will also be a nerf for Poppy.

In addition to these changes, there will also be small nerfs for the following content:

Akali
Infinity Edge
Thief’s Gloves

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Who benefits from the patch? Buffs will especially benefit Gunslingers. Their bonus will be significantly strengthened:

Gunslingers – The additional attacks at 4 Gunslingers will increase from 2 to 3 and at 6 Gunslingers from 3 to 5.
Additionally, there are buffs for Lucian and Gangplank, who are also Gunslingers.

With the patch, the new champion Kai’Sa will be strengthened. She will receive more bonus attack speed and a stronger shield.

Patch 9.20 will also improve:

Death’s Blade
Mercury
Guardian
Fiora
Aatrox
Volibear
Morgana

When does patch 9.20 come out? Patch 9.20 is set to be released next Wednesday, October 9. Shortly after, there will be an update for the test server.

Then we will also know whether set 2 will continue immediately or whether we will have to wait longer for major innovations.

For the future of TFT, the entry into eSports and a spectator mode are planned. This was shared by the developers in an interview:

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Twitch increases the distance from Mixer even more – Despite Fortnite star Ninja

Schuhmann 5. October 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

According to a new report, Amazon’s streaming service Twitch leads far ahead of the competitor Mixer, which is backed by Microsoft, in the last 3 months. Even the signing of Fortnite star Tyler “Ninja” Blevins couldn’t shake this. On the contrary: Twitch further expanded its dominance in the 3rd quarter of 2019.

Where do these numbers come from? They come from 2 services: Stream-Elements and Arsenal.gg.

They analyzed their data to see how the relationship between Twitch, YouTube, Facebook Gaming, and Mixer has changed.

The measure they use to gauge success is “watched hours.”

This refers to the 3rd quarter of 2019, the period from July to September. Already the dominance of the color purple in the pie chart shows: Twitch continues to dominate. With over 75%.

The light blue of Mixer only takes a small piece of the pie. Of the 3.2%, no one will get full.

How did it look in the previous quarter? In the Q2 2019 (via stream-elements) the market shares looked like this:

Twitch was at 72.2% of the market shares. Thus, they achieved an increase of 3.4% in Q3.
Mixer gained 3% from April to June – so now they have a plus of 0.2%.
YouTube was at 19.5% – they lost 1.9%.
Facebook Gaming had 5.3% in Q2 – they lost 1.6%.

Twitch was able to gain 3.4% – but Mixer only 0.2%. This means that Twitch’s lead has widened further. Although Mixer had Tyler “Ninja” Blevins exclusively for the last 2 months.

This was the turning point: On August 1st, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins announced that he would exclusively stream on Mixer. At that time, Blevins was the streamer on Twitch with the most followers. The enormous growth of his channel ran parallel to the success of the online shooter Fortnite.

The reasons for the switch are officially not known. However, it is believed that Microsoft offered the Twitch streamer a nice package of money and other benefits:

Just from “free subscriptions,” there was a substantial money boost for Ninja since he started streaming on Mixer.
Additionally, he can now play Microsoft titles like Gears 5 before all other streamers – Ninja himself cites this as an important reason for his switch.
It is likely planned that Ninja will become a brand ambassador for Mixer and Microsoft in gaming – at least he presents himself this way. When the band Blink182 shouted “Fuck Mixer” at TwitchCon, Ninja took it personally.

When he made the switch, it was believed that he did not feel valued enough by Twitch – with Mixer, he is clearly the sole and also the only star.

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There is no Ninja effect and a weak September

How did the switch affect the numbers for Mixer? The numbers for Mixer increased by 2.5 million in August. However, in September, they fell by 11 million.

The signing of Ninja was not a huge event that left a lasting impression.

This may also be because Fortnite is struggling – even Ninja was streaming other titles like WoW Classic in between.

What has been happening at Twitch? The watched hours on Twitch increased significantly in August when Ninja was gone – by 70 million. But then fell by 160 million again in September.

Twitch dominates market – benefits from WoW Classic hype

This is the result:

In the 3rd quarter of 2019, Twitch’s share of streaming hours grew. Twitch’s market shares increased by 3.4% compared to the last quarter.
August was a strong month for everyone – even though little happened in gaming in August. Responsible is probably the huge hype that WoW Classic generated in streaming.

September was a weak month for all streaming platforms. The big hype around “WoW Classic” had already faded. New releases like FIFA 20, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, or Borderlands 3 apparently are not titles for the streaming platforms. People might rather play them themselves.
The switch of Tyler “Ninja” Blevins to Mixer apparently had hardly any impact.

The big winner in September was Facebook Gaming. They were able to gain against the trend. Overall for the quarter, they have also become less significant – just like YouTube. Both platforms are losing the percentages that Twitch is gaining.

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Borderlands 3: This build for FL4K is still strong after the nerf

Max Handwerk 5. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

In Borderlands 3 was changed for Beastmaster FL4K after two hotfixes. If you are looking for a new build for FL4K, you will find it here.

This is how FL4K was changed: In Borderlands 3, there have been recent updates that adjusted the skills of the four classes. For FL4K, the adjustments went in two directions.

In a first update the Beastmaster was nerfed. This mainly affected the popular Crit-Build for FL4K. Effectively, the following changes were made:

The skill “Fade Away” now only cloaks FL4K for 6 instead of 8 seconds.
The bonus on critical hits from shots while in Fade Away is reduced from 50% to 25%.

In a further update, other abilities of the Beastmaster were buffed:

“Rak Attack” now has a 100% chance to apply a status effect.
“Leave No Trace” received an inherent cooldown of 2 seconds.
The stat bonus from “Barbaric Roar” was increased by 100%.

Based on these changes, new possibilities for FL4K builds arise. We present one variant here.

FL4K Rakk Build – the Skill Trees

What does this FL4K build focus on? This build is particularly suited for players who want to deal a lot of damage with the help of FL4K’s pets. It is based on using the skill “Rak Attack” as often as possible while also dealing a lot of damage themselves.

Rak Attack allows you to unleash a horde of Rakks on your enemies, which also apply a status effect. You can, for example, hold off from a distance to deal additional damage – perhaps with a sniper rifle.

FL4K Skill Tree in the Hunter Tree

These skills do you need in the Hunter Tree: From the Hunter Tree, you should grab the action skill “Rak Attack”. With the upgrade “The Whole Herd”, the Rakks swarm gets larger. “Rakk Star” shortens the cooldown and adds another charge. The following skills fit well:

Interplanetary Stalker
Hunter’s Eye
Double Trouble
Big Game
Dangerous Game
Grim Harvest
Galactic Shadow
Megabeast

These skills give you various bonuses to the damage you inflict. In particular, critical hits are amplified. “Dangerous Game” increases your damage when you take out Badass enemies or stronger foes, such as the Anointed. The build can be very helpful in the endgame.

FL4K Skill Tree in the Stalker Tree

These skills do you need in the Stalker Tree: From the Stalker Tree, you will also gather several skills. Specifically, the following:

Raging Assault
Your Favorite
Overclocked
Lick Wounds
Get Lost
Quick and Fluffy

Most of these skills are meant to help you stay alive longer. They provide health regeneration, and your pet can serve as a lifesaver in emergencies. With “Your Favorite”, you also reduce the cooldown for “Rak Attack” when you or your pet get kills.

FL4K Skill Tree in the Master Tree

These skills do you need from the Master Tree: You won’t have many points left. So, from the Master Tree, grab the skill “Persistent Hunter”. It increases your weapon damage and the action skill duration. The Rak Attack will thus become even stronger. Additionally, we have chosen the Skag as a pet to further increase the damage.

What weapons should I choose? In general, this build is very suitable for long-range combat, but other weapons are also useful. If you have already found anointed weapons for FL4K, see if you can snag more weapon bonuses for “Rak Attack”.

With this build, you should be well-equipped against strong enemies in the endgame. The boss farming is still better suited for the Crit-Build. If you’re playing one of the other vault hunters, perhaps these builds are something for you:

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Players are waiting for live event for Season 10 in Fortnite – when will it come?

Eilyn Rapp 5. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

At the end of Season 10, a live event is expected to start soon in Fortnite. Players are already waiting for the announcement. When will the live event start? We will show you what is already known.

What kind of live event is this? At the end of Season 10, a rocket event is suspected. The rocket is being built by the scientist in Dusty Depot. This could launch soon.

Already at the end of Season 4 there was a rocket live event. Players could observe in the game how the rocket launched and almost destroyed Tilted Towers. However, it was stopped by a shield and instead caused a rift in the sky, which then brought Kevin the Cube onto the map.

When does the live event for Season 10 start?

When does Season 10 end? When the end of Season 10 will take place is already known. On October 13, 2019, at 8:00 PM, the season will end. However, players can still earn some rewards through the overtime challenges available from Tuesday, October 8 to Sunday, October 13.

When could the live event start? Data miners have found a hint regarding the date of the live event. The live event is supposed to be broadcast live at a Brazilian gaming event at a Fortnite booth.

This live broadcast is expected to take place on Sunday, October 13, 2019. So the live event will probably start on that day. However, the exact time is still unknown. 8:00 PM is a possibility, as that is when the overtime challenges end.

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When could Season 11 start?

What is known about the start of Season 11? Since Season 10 ends on Sunday, October 13 at 8:00 PM, Season 11 could start right after. If the live event takes place on the same day, a downtime could begin after the event, leading into the new season. However, this has not been officially confirmed yet.

It would be the first time a season would start on a Sunday. Normally, new seasons always start on a Thursday. This would then be a significant exception.

We will see what Epic Games has planned and when they will announce the dates. If there is new information, we will inform you here on MeinMMO.

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Pokémon GO: New special research and more quests leaked with Team Rocket

Patrick Freese 5. October 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

Players in Pokémon GO found hints that one of the upcoming special researches will involve Team Rocket. The quests for new research and texts for the special research have now been leaked.

What has been leaked? It seems that Team Rocket will now have a special appearance through a special research in Pokémon GO. Special researches have brought trainers special Pokémon like Mew, Meltan or Jirachi. It is possible that the new research with Team Rocket will reward you especially for this.

Keep in mind that the event has not yet been officially announced by Niantic. Below we show you the findings of the data miners. When and how this will be implemented in Pokémon GO is currently still unclear.

Why is the leak credible? The findings match the events that have taken place in the past few days around the AR game. With mysterious hints, the game hinted at a Team Rocket event on social networks. After all, they are introducing the three new Grunts.

Spoiler: If you do not want to be spoiled by the new special research, you should stop reading after the list of contents. We will then discuss new field researches and the texts for the new research.

Team Rocket Quests and new Special Research

Who showed this? On Reddit, the user lewymd shared what was found in the game. This includes

New special research with Team Rocket
New quests for Team Rocket
Legendary Shadow Pokémon
New item “Rocket Radar”

These are the found quests

The new tasks primarily revolve around battling or defeating specific trainers from Team Rocket. Some you will also have to find first. It is quite possible that they are part of the new special research.

Note: The “X” is a variable that will later be replaced by a number when the quests are activated.

Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Arlo X times
Fight against the Team GO Rocket Boss
Catch a legendary Shadow Pokémon
Catch X Shadow Pokémon
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Cliff X times
Defeat the Team GO Rocket Boss
Find the Team GO Rocket Boss
Defeat X Team GO Rocket Grunts
Defeat X Team GO Rocket Grunts
Rescue X Shadow Pokémon
Win X Raids
Defeat Team GO Rocket Leader Sierra X times
Spin X PokéStops
Spin a PokéStop X days in a row
Use X super effective charged attacks in gym battles
Win X trainer battles in the Great League

The texts for the new special research

As usual, the new special research will likely be divided into several chapters again. This can be inferred at least from the leaks. We will show you how the dialogues with the players currently look.

Part 1:

Thank you for your help in defeating the Team GO Rocket Grunts, player name!
The team leaders and I have been watching Team GO Rocket, and something tells us that this is far from over.
The broadcast that was sent during the takeover of Team GO Rocket had a message from an unknown sender at the end.
We will need all the help we can get to uncover the identity of this unknown figure appearing in the shadows, and you are the trainer for the job!
Can you help us get to the bottom of this mystery?

Part 2: After this first report about the mysterious sender, it continues like this:

Thank you for your continued support against the pesky Team GO Rocket Grunts.
Some Grunts leave behind mysterious components on the run.
I believe this is what Team GO Rocket uses to hack and steal resources from PokéStops. Clever little devices, aren’t they?
There is information that we can glean from these components that will help us in the fight against this dangerous organization.
Once you have enough parts, you should be able to assemble something similar to the device I modified in my lab. It might be best to prepare for whatever may come, player name.

Part 3:

Interesting. It seems that there is more to Team GO Rocket than previously thought.
Their resourcefulness has led me to think that there may be another use for these mysterious components. We should not underestimate Team GO Rocket.
It’s time to prepare for battle, player name!
I don’t want to send you to another opponent without some training first.
While you refine your battle skills, I will make sure to get this little project of mine up and running.

Part 4:

Fantastic work, trainer. I’ve been working on a prototype for something I call the Rocket Radar, but I was missing some important components.
Your hard work in obtaining these components has made my device functional!
If we combine my research and these mysterious components you’ve found, we can develop a radar-like tool to track down Team GO Rocket hideouts!
Trainers worldwide are figuring out how to assemble such devices, and they’re identifying more hideouts than I initially expected.
Player name, it’s time to head to these hideouts and deal with whatever – or whoever – is there. Let’s go.

Part 5:

You fought well, player name! You’ve made your team leaders – and me – proud.
According to my observations, it seems that the sender of this mysterious transmission was not present during Team GO Rocket’s takeover.
There is someone else who calls the shots – someone above Sierra, Cliff, and Arlo.
I’ve improved my previous invention and assembled a Super Rocket Radar to help you track down this mastermind.
If it is who I think it is, he signs all his messages with “G”.

Part 6:

Amazing work, player name!
You have temporarily thwarted the plans of Team GO Rocket and saved a special Shadow Pokémon!
It is unlikely that Giovanni will give up so easily, so I hope we can count on you to take out the members of Team GO Rocket when they appear near you.
Spark, Blanche, and Candela will also be on guard.
I’m sure Team GO Rocket will try to hatch another wicked plan soon…

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New raid of Destiny 2: Shadowkeep starts today – Join us live

Sven Galitzki 5. October 2019 Reading time < 1 minutes

Today, the new Shadowkeep raid “Garden of Salvation” starts in Destiny 2. You can follow the Guardians’ return to the Black Garden live in a stream with us.

Many players are looking forward to this: After the launch of Shadowkeep, today one of the highlights of Season 8 kicks off for many. The new raid finally opens its gates today.

For the Guardians, it is a (return) to the Black Garden, where they are set to take on the machine-like Vex. The story is supposed to connect to the existing narrative of once the raid is cleared by the first team, Season 8 will likely start. Its beginning seems to be tied to this challenge.

When does it actually start? The Garden of Salvation goes live at 19:00 German time. Until then, the Guardians still have time to increase their power level and to gather their arsenal and equipment for this new challenge.

Who will claim the World-First title? With the start of the raid, the world’s best Destiny players will traditionally engage in an exciting race for the first raid clear.

Familiar names like Datto, Esoterickk, or Gladd are competing with their teams for the coveted title, which has now been honored for some time with a stylish trophy in the style of a world championship belt for the entire victorious team.

In this, many fans are eagerly watching the events and cheering along with the Destiny legends, when they are not challenging themselves with this challenge.

Are you participating in the raid yourselves? Then we have summarized everything you need to know about this new PvE highlight of Shadowkeep here for you: Destiny 2 Shadowkeep: Raid Start Time – What Can We Expect?

You can’t play the raid yourself at the start? Then we cordially invite you to follow the start of the Garden of Salvation here with us on MeinMMO in a live stream.

The well-known YouTuber and streamer Nexxoss Gaming will take you on the campaign against the Vex in the Black Garden and let you experience the fight against the machine beings from the front row. He will explain the mechanics, among other things, or possibly solve some puzzles hand in hand with the community.

Where and when can I watch the stream? Nexxoss will stream the raid on his Twitch channel, which we have embedded for you below. Already at 18:00, he will be online to make final preparations together with his team and casually chat with the fans about the raid. From 19:00, he will also participate in the World-First race.

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Are you going directly into battle against the Vex at 19:00? Or can’t you be actively present at the raid’s start? By the way, these highlights await you in Season 8:

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Call of Duty Mobile: The hit Activision needed – After the debacle with Diablo Immortal

Schuhmann 5. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

Call of Duty Mobile has only been playable on iOS and Android for a few days and has already achieved 35 million downloads worldwide. User reviews are enthusiastic. This seems like exactly the hit that Activision Blizzard needed. Especially since the presentation of Diablo Immortal received such negative feedback.

What do the numbers say? Call of Duty Mobile was released on Tuesday, October 1.

The day after, there were only speculations: As Sensor Tower reported on October 2, Call of Duty Mobile had already reached 20 million installations, according to their estimates.

It is said to have already earned $2 million. 9% comes from the USA – 14% from India.

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These estimates were surpassed again.

Strong Download Numbers – Strong Reviews

As Activision Blizzard announced (via activision), Call of Duty Mobile had already achieved 35 million downloads by October 4. This comes from a statement to investors. In addition, it reached the number 1 spot in over 100 countries and regions in the iOS store.

The game broke the 35 million download mark faster than any other mobile shooter in the App Store or Google Play.

On Google Play, Call of Duty Mobile currently has 1,875,474 ratings and an average score of 4.7.

Call-of-Duty-Mobile-Google-Play — The reviews look really good.

However, Activision Blizzard does not disclose how the revenues are distributed across individual countries. It can be assumed that the success is particularly strong in Asia.

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The Big Goal: Open the Mobile Market in the West

Why this is important: Activision Blizzard wants to tap into new markets. In Asia, “mobile core gaming” is already a huge billion-dollar market – here in the West, however, games are struggling.

Especially in the booming country of India, there has been a hysteria around “PUBG Mobile”. The game is being blamed for all sorts of deaths because it captivates players so much that they reportedly sometimes drink acid instead of water.

Call of Duty Mobile is considered a “PUBG Mobile” killer and has been discussed as such by the press.

Activision Blizzard has been planning for many years to develop mobile spin-offs of its core brands like Call of Duty. With this, they want to:

Break into the Asian market, where other mobile brands are already big and making a lot of money
Also catch up in the West for the mobile market for core gamers

The last major attempt in this direction came with the announcement for “Diablo Immortal” at BlizzCon 2018. However, it was far from well-received, leading to a lot of negative press for Activision Blizzard.

The attendees of BlizzCon, mostly PC fans, wanted an announcement for Diablo 4, not a mobile version of Diablo.

Since then, Diablo Immortal has been missing. There has been no word about the game, even though it is allegedly already finished. It seems to be under a bad star.

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Activision has been in a tough situation a few months ago: The pipeline of new AAA titles for PS4, Xbox One and PC was already thin last year and remains quite empty in 2019. Besides Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, nothing major is planned.

Activision Blizzard now needs such hits out of “nowhere” like Call of Duty Mobile. Recently, the mood with “WoW Classic” has been significantly better.

The success of Call of Duty Mobile continues to provide momentum.

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Annoyed by all the cables at the PC? Why Bluetooth can be THE solution for you

Benedikt Schlotmann 5. October 2019 Reading time 9 minutes

With Bluetooth, many cables disappear – But how do I connect my headset and how do I connect a keyboard or speaker via Bluetooth?

Bluetooth makes many things easier: Many devices like smartphones, computers, or a headset can be quickly connected via Bluetooth, saving on cables. However, usually, not everything goes smoothly. We explain to you …

What exactly is Bluetooth?
Which devices support Bluetooth?
What do I need to consider?
How do I connect my device via Bluetooth?
How do you solve problems with Bluetooth?

What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is an industrial standard for data transmission developed in the 1990s. The name comes from the Danish Viking king Harald Bluetooth (via Wikipedia).

Currently, there are ten Bluetooth versions, all of which are compatible with each other except for the energy-saving version 4.0 LE. Version 4.0 LE is mainly found in small devices like smartwatches. The latest version is Bluetooth 5.

This is Bluetooth 5: You have never heard of Bluetooth 5? This is not surprising, as even today (2019), only a few devices support the very new standard. The ROG Phone 2 from Asus supports Bluetooth 5, for example.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Bluetooth

Most people wonder if buying a Bluetooth device is worth it. Therefore, we present the advantages and disadvantages of Bluetooth:

That’s why Bluetooth could be a solution for you

No cables: The most obvious advantage is the absence of cables. There is no more cable clutter under the desk or in front of the console.
Freedom of movement: You can move freely, leave the smartphone on the table, or listen to music without cables or similar things disturbing.
Lower radiation: If you talk with a headset or hands-free device, the radiation is significantly lower than if you hold the smartphone directly to your ear. The same applies to people who carry their smartphones in their pockets.
In front of the TV: If you like gaming in front of the TV and don’t want to sit directly in front of the screen, Bluetooth could also be worth it. Headsets and controllers can be easily controlled via Bluetooth.

Are there disadvantages too? Bluetooth drains your devices’ batteries and doesn’t offer the best sound quality. It also cannot be used on airplanes. Furthermore, the price is somewhat higher than for wired devices.

Cabled accessories: For computers, there is also good hardware that still relies on cables. In our article, we present the best gaming mice for MMOs. If you already have a good mouse, we have a summary for you of what currently is the best keyboard on Amazon.

Which devices support Bluetooth?

Laptops: Most laptops have a built-in Bluetooth chip. Windows, Linux, and Mac now officially support Bluetooth.
Desktop PCs: Here it depends on the installed motherboard. Unlike many laptops or mobile devices, desktop PCs rarely offer Bluetooth out of the box. You will need a Bluetooth adapter.
Mobile devices: Practically all modern smartphones and tablets have a Bluetooth chip built-in.
Headsets and speakers: Many wireless speakers and headsets are equipped with Bluetooth.
Consoles: PlayStation 4 and Xbox One all offer Bluetooth as a wireless standard. For the Nintendo Switch, you will need a Bluetooth adapter. Some controllers also offer Bluetooth.
Small devices (smartwatches): Devices like smartwatches or fitness devices mostly use Bluetooth 4 LE (Low Energy). Unlike other Bluetooth devices, these are not backward compatible!
Accessories: Many PC mice and keyboards now also offer Bluetooth.

Can I update Bluetooth?

That would be nice, but it is not so easy: Bluetooth is primarily controlled by the hardware chip in the device. Therefore, an upgrade from 3.0 to 4.0 via software is not that easy.

Then an update is possible: Sometimes system updates include Bluetooth updates. However, you should also not expect any major jumps as you remain dependent on the chip.

At what distance does Bluetooth work?

The range of Bluetooth smartphones is normally about 10 meters. Usually, this is sufficient for most purposes. However, there are also some devices that can reach 100 meters.

How do I enable Bluetooth on my Windows PC?

Open the settings of Windows 10 via Explorer or by using the shortcut Ctrl + i
Then click on the “Devices” button
Then open the Bluetooth entry

It’s even easier: Alternatively, search for the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar, right-click it, and activate/deactivate the adapter here.

How do I enable Bluetooth on my Ubuntu PC?

Select the gear icon in the menu bar.
In the settings, select the option “Bluetooth.”
Then activate the switch to “On.” After that, all discovered devices will be displayed in a list that can be connected to Ubuntu.

Bluetooth does not start on Ubuntu

Solution: In order for Bluetooth to work smoothly on Linux, the packages “bluez-utils” and “libopenobex1” must be installed on the system.

The packages can easily be installed via the console (shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T) with the command “sudo apt-get install bluez-utils libopenobex1”. On Ubuntu distributions, Bluetooth is usually pre-installed.

Watch out for compatibility: If you use an external adapter, you need to pay attention to the instructions. Some adapters do not support Unix systems.

How do I connect a Bluetooth keyboard/mouse/headset?

In the following, we will explain how to connect Bluetooth devices to a Windows 10 PC, a Windows 7 PC, an Ubuntu PC, or with Android. For Android, it does not matter whether it’s a tablet or a smartphone.

For simplicity, our example device is a Bluetooth headset. However, the solution generally applies to all devices.

Windows 10

Step 1: Once Bluetooth is activated, you can go through the taskbar: Here, you right-click the Bluetooth icon and select “Add Bluetooth Device.”

You should select the appropriate device; in our case, that is the “Audio/Video device.” If unsure, you can choose “All.”

Step 2: A new window will open. This window will display all suitable devices. Since we initially selected “Audio and Video device,” only those devices will be offered now.

Select the device with a left-click and click next.

Step 3: And that should successfully connect the device! Windows 10 will provide a new window indicating if the device is connected.

Then click “Finish” and the window will close.

Windows 7

Step 1: First, open the control panel in Windows 7. Then select the option “Add Device” under “Hardware and Sound.”

Step 2: Under “Add Device,” all devices will be displayed that can be connected. In our example, we want to connect a Bluetooth headset.

Here, select the appropriate device and then click next.

Step 3: Now the device should be successfully connected. Windows 7 will confirm with a window that your device is connected, and you can click close.

Android 8

Step 1: First, select Bluetooth in the settings on Android and turn Bluetooth on. Then click “Pair New Device” to connect your Android device to another Bluetooth device.

Step 2: Under “Pair New Device,” all available devices will be displayed. In our case, that is the headset we would like to use.

We will tap the device and then Android will try to establish a connection with the other device.

Step 3: If Android can connect to the other device, it will appear under “Paired Devices”. For us, it’s the headset. If you now turn off Bluetooth and turn it back on later, all previously paired devices will still be there.

By tapping “Pair New Device,” you can also pair more devices.

Ubuntu

Step 1: For Ubuntu and all distributions based on it, type “Bluetooth” in the menu bar or click on the icon in the menu bar. This will open the Bluetooth setup wizard.

Step 2: Under the “Device” section, select the correct device. Ubuntu usually offers the Bluetooth address of the device.

Here, select the appropriate device and click next. In our case, it’s the headset, marked by Ubuntu with a speakerbox.

Step 3: Finally, select whether you want to pair your device or proceed without pairing. We want to use the headset, so we choose “Pair Device.”

Step 4: Then select the type under “Connect”:

Headset: If you want to talk to people, then headset is the best choice
Audio output: Choose this if you only want to listen to music or game sound
Handsfree: Choose handsfree if you want to talk and listen to music.

Then click next.

Step 5: If everything went well, Ubuntu will give you a message back.

You can then click close; the device should normally work correctly now.

Troubleshooting for Bluetooth

Sometimes Bluetooth doesn’t work smoothly. Below, we offer you a few solutions for the most common problems.

Why does my phone or PC not connect to Bluetooth?

This can have various causes. The best way is to turn off Bluetooth and then turn it back on. If that doesn’t help, often a restart of the device can be effective. The chip will be turned off, and any old connections will also be disabled.

Tip for Android: Another option is to reset Bluetooth. Go to System and find the setting “Reset options.” Then select “Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile Data & Bluetooth.”

Tip for Windows: If the PC has its own Bluetooth chip, it may help to uninstall the driver or install a new one. For this, either access the device manager from Windows or look on the manufacturer’s website.

For external USB adapters, the same rule applies: A reinstallation can also help. Or you can remove the adapter and plug it back in.

My device is not displayed/found

It often happens that a device is either not found or your own device is not displayed. The following approaches can help:

Check battery: The simplest thing is to check the battery status of the devices. If the battery level of one of the devices is too low, it can lead to connection problems.
Enable visibility: On a smartphone, open the Bluetooth settings. The device remains visible as long as the settings are open. The name of the active device is displayed at the top.
Older smartphones with Bluetooth 2.1 or 3: Older devices do not work with newer Bluetooth devices such as fitness trackers and smartwatches that require a Bluetooth “Smart” or “Low Energy”-compatible mobile device (Bluetooth 4 LE).
Check drivers: In Windows device manager, problems with devices are often represented with a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark. If such a triangle appears, it is often helpful to update the driver.

I am gaming with a Bluetooth headset and suddenly have terrible quality!

This is the reason: The problem is the transmission rate of Bluetooth. Bluetooth is more than sufficient for conversations or music alone. However, if you want to transmit sound, music and conversations at the same time, then Bluetooth reaches its limits.

The trick Bluetooth uses against your will: If you only listen to music, Bluetooth uses A2DP, a lossless codec. However, if you also talk, Bluetooth lacks the bandwidth and does the following: Imagine compressing sound into an mp3 file. Bluetooth does the same, only the quality is much, much worse. In Bluetooth, this is called Hands-Free Profile (HFP).

Solution: Often Bluetooth gaming headsets come with cables. If you are gaming alone or only listening to music, Bluetooth is great; otherwise, it is better to use the cable.

Bluetooth 5 is supposed to solve many problems here, but it is still not widely available.

Do you have any further problems or suggestions about Bluetooth? Let us know in the comments.

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Monster Hunter World: Mr. X from Resident Evil will be your new friend on PS4, Xbox One

Schuhmann 5. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

The Capcom game Monster Hunter World is planning a new crossover on PS4 and Xbox One. In November, Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield from the “Resident Evil” series will join Monster Hunter World Iceborne. And they have brought a friend: Mr. X. There will be zombie skins.

What is it with Monster Hunter World and crossovers? Monster Hunter World has been very well received by players since its release in early 2018. One of the trademarks of the game, besides the challenging monster battles and the hunt for more loot, are the many crossovers:

The events are always well-made and considered highlights. In Monster Hunter World, players fought against a final boss from Final Fantasy XIV or transformed into the Witcher to go hunting.

Crossover with Resident Evil in November

This is the new crossover: As the team announced, Claire Redfield and Leon Kennedy from Resident Evil will join Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. This is expected to happen in November. A specific date is not yet known.

Additionally, there is currently no information on how exactly the event will unfold.

A trailer shows the two being attacked by zombies. However, as the trailer progresses, it becomes apparent that the zombies are actually monster hunters wearing a zombie costume.

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A feared monster from Resident Evil, Mr. X, appears to be an NPC in the crossover who is friendly towards players.

The site PC Gamer believes he takes on the role of the wildlife warden. This is one of the key contacts and helpers for hunters in Monster Hunter World.

When is it coming? So far, it’s only mentioned as November. There is no specific date for the crossover with Monster Hunter World yet. For now, it will only be released on PS4 and Xbox One. A release of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne for PC is still pending.

The crossover will likely be made available for PC later. The release of Monster Hunter World Iceborne for PC is planned for January 2020.

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Quick! As a Motorcycle President, you can now earn a lot of money in GTA Online

Patrick Freese 5. October 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

The bonus week in GTA 5 Online is now quickly providing you with a lot of money. We will show you why being a biker is really worth it now.

Why is there more money? A new bonus week has started in GTA Online. For you, this means that you can now earn at least double the money and RP in various in-game activities. At least until next Thursday, October 10th. Because then it will be determined again which activities will give you the rewards.

Which bonuses are active? This week, there are increased rewards in several areas of the game.

The Survival Series is also providing double GTA$ and RP this week
If you play the Casino story missions, you will also receive double GTA$ and RP until October 10th
Triple GTA$ and RP is available for all races in the games list “Off the Street”
In any race in the Opponent Mode “Keep Up the Pace”, double RP and GTA dollars are also available
MC Presidents receive double payouts for any clubhouse missions. Additionally, there are double bonuses for all biker business sales

As a biker, earn millions quickly

Why is the biker business worth it now? The special thing about the bonus week is especially the biker bonuses. Those who play diligently now can earn several million GTA dollars by October 10th.

Even if you don’t have a biker business yet, the bonuses are not unattractive for you. Because Rockstar has activated a 40% discount on:

all clubhouses
clubhouse upgrades
biker businesses
upgrades for biker businesses
supplies for businesses

This way, you can buy the necessary properties for the business cheaper and thus enter this area of making money.

The biker DLC is one of the 5 most important expansions for GTA Online.

Why is playing still worth it now?

The podium car has changed: In addition to new money bonuses, the car that rotates on the podium of the casino has also changed. You will now find the Ocelot Swinger:

So turn the lucky wheel diligently now and challenge your very own luck to receive the Swinger as a gift.

Players suspected that there is a trick to safely get the podium car in GTA Online.

Current discounts in GTA Online

Where can you save now? As already mentioned, there are around 40%-discounts around the biker business. Additionally, the following offers are available:

Nagasaki Shotaro with 40% discount
Hakuchou Drag with 30% discount
Nagasaki Carbon RS with 30% discount
HVY Insurgent with 35% discount
HVY Insurgent Pickup with 35% discount
HVY Nightshark with 35% discount
Canis Kamacho with 40% discount
Ocelot Ardent with 40% discount
Ocelot Pariah with 40% discount
Ocelot Lynx with 40% discount
Vehicle armor with 40% discount
Heavy weapons with 40% discount

This offer is particularly interesting for the Ocelot Pariah. It is among the fastest cars in GTA Online and is worth buying.

Are you still missing the necessary money for the next car in GTA Online? Then take a look here:

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Fortnite now bans for smurfing – Here’s what’s behind the evil smurf

Schuhmann 5. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite, developer Epic has announced that players will be banned for engaging in “smurfing”. What lies behind the cute term “smurfing” and why does Epic now consider smurfs to be annoying?

What is smurfing? “Smurfing” is derived from “Smurf” – the English word for Schlumpf.

In gaming, “smurfing” refers to a player creating a new account in a game to intentionally compete against weaker players.

They do this with the intention of finding an easy match and shooting weak opponents for fun. Players who do this say things like: They wanted to play to relax and not “sweat,” meaning they don’t want a serious match, but just want to have fun.

Smurfing occurs in “skill-based matchmaking” – one that Fortnite introduced a few weeks ago.

Fortnite-Ninja-bedient — Also has blue hair, but is not a smurf … even though he has made a name for himself by shooting weaker players.

What is skill-based matchmaking? In a matchmaking system, players are assigned opponents who are roughly at their level. This level is determined by the matchmaking ranking (MMR). It decreases or increases in the background of the game, depending on how a player performs.

If a strong player creates a new account, they will have a “neutral matchmaking ranking” on that smurf account and will compete against players who also have such a neutral matchmaking ranking. Usually, these will be beginners.

He will then be hopelessly superior to them and slaughter them. That’s why smurfs are a problem in many games.

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Especially in Overwatch or League of Legends, smurfs are a constant topic. Recently, in League of Legends, a Twitch streamer was banned during a marathon stream – likely because he “smurfed” with a purchased account.

Overwatch Smurf Ashe title 1140x445 — Smurfs have been hanging around in Overwatch for a long time.

Smurfing is “Bannable Behavior” in Fortnite

This is what Epic says: They made a statement on the topic in a blog post (via epicgames).

We are currently seeing many discussions regarding the creation of smurf accounts to get into easier matches. Creating smurf accounts is a bannable offense. We believe that creating smurf accounts brings negative behavior and poor effects on gameplay. If we receive repeated reports and find that you continuously disrupt the play of other users, we will take appropriate action.

What do you need to do to not get banned for smurfing? Just play with the account you usually use.

Why is this currently relevant? Epic introduced a “skill-based” matchmaking with patch 10.40 and thus such MMR rankings. They say there are some issues arising, but they want to stick with the system.

Fortnite has already banned the first players for “smurfing”. One even live on Twitch:

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10 legendary characters from World of Warcraft explained badly – Do you recognize them all?

Benedict Grothaus 5. October 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

World of Warcraft has existed for over 15 years now, and during this time the stories of many legendary characters have been told. But how would you explain these heroes and villains to someone? Definitely not like this.

Imagine convincing a friend to start playing World of Warcraft. They follow the story and are captivated, but can’t grasp all the connections. This can lead to very bad, but also truly funny descriptions of actually famous characters.

Which characters are we talking about? We took a look through the history of World of Warcraft and examined some well-known and iconic figures more closely.

The time frame examined stretches from the beginning, back to Vanilla, up to the latest expansion Battle for Azeroth. So anyone wanting to guess all the characters should at least roughly know the entire story of World of Warcraft.

In our quiz, you will find personalities from both the Horde and the Alliance, as well as opponents and minor characters that most players are likely to have encountered at least once. Whether you recognize them is another question.

Legends Quiz – How does it work?

This is how you participate in the quiz: We have compiled ten intentionally bad and vague descriptions of some of the most well-known personalities and nasty villains from World of Warcraft into ten cards.

On the front side, you will see the description. If you have an idea of who it might be, simply click on the card and it will flip over. Then you will find out if you are correct or not.

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So, how did you do? Would you have recognized the characters if someone had explained them to you so poorly without deeper knowledge of WoW, or would you suggest they learn more about the story?

If you want to test your knowledge even further, also check out our other quizzes:

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