FIFA 20 Pro Clubs: Tips and all information about Skill Points

In FIFA 20, you can play the Pro Clubs online mode. What tips are there for this club mode and how do you earn skill points? All information about skill points at a glance.

This is the Pro Club mode in FIFA 20: The probably most intense online experience in FIFA 20 is offered by Pro Clubs. In this mode, heated “11vs.11” matches are possible – meaning you theoretically do not have to rely on AI, as every player on the field can be controlled by a human player.

In reality, however, significantly fewer human players usually populate the field, as you do not always have eleven people ready to play. But even Pro Clubs games with only 3 or 4 FIFA fans per team can provide a cool online experience with friends.

In Pro Clubs, you first create your own “Virtual Pro,” a fantasy player that you improve gradually. You then form a club with your friends and let your Virtual Pros play together.

If you want to play successfully, you will need to engage in high tactical teamwork. Egoists, solo artists, and players who run aimlessly on the field will likely not be happy in this mode.

Getting Skill Points in FIFA 20 Pro Clubs

There are two ways to improve your Pro:

  • by earning experience points after matches
  • by earning skill points

These are experience points: After each completed match, you earn experience points, which improve some attributes of your Pro. The better you play, the faster the attributes increase.

These are skill points: You earn skill points by playing league or cup matches with your club. You need skill points to unlock attributes in a skill tree that give you attribute boosts. With skill points, you can also acquire skills like “Power Header” or additional stars for the weak foot or for skill moves.

This is how you earn skill points: The number of skill points you receive depends solely on the number of matches you complete in the league or cup. The more matches you play, the more skill points you earn. The fifplay page has compiled information on how many skill points you can earn after how many matches:

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You start with 15 skill points in FIFA 20. Play matches to unlock more. Whether you can exceed the maximum of 110 skill points this year remains to be seen.

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Tips for More Experience Points in Pro Clubs

How do I further increase my Pro attributes? Once you have allocated all skill points, you can only improve your Pro with experience points, which you earn after each game. How this is calculated is quite complicated.

In general, the better your game rating after a match, the more base XP you receive. These range from 75 (0 rating) to 1,500 (10 rating). If you have a rating of 6.0, you still get 800 experience points. Depending on your position, this XP is distributed to attributes with different weightings.

Moreover, there are bonus XP. By performing certain actions during a match, you can earn additional experience points. Score goals, convert free kicks, provide assists, make successful and important passes, win dribbles and duels, intercept balls, and win heading duels to earn bonus XP. On this EA page, you will find all the concrete numbers as well as 30 pages of tables that deal with the attributes of the Pro.

Therefore, always try to achieve a good game rating and demonstrate successful actions on the field.

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Quick Tips for Pro Clubs

If you often lose in Pro Clubs, you can improve with these tips:

  • Any or no Any? CPU players in Pro Clubs can traditionally be controlled slowly and clumsily, which is why many are reluctant to take on the “Any” role, where you control all the remaining players who are not human players. If you have a good “Any” in your ranks, the game setup usually runs better than without any. However, without a good Any, it is advisable to leave this position open and play matches against opponents without Any. If you play in the best leagues with an Any, there is a good chance that you will face opponents with really strong Anys.
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  • Which formation? In Pro Clubs, the formations are usually those formations that are also considered the best in 1v1. Early in the FIFA 20 season, the formations 4-2-2-2, 4-3-3 (4), 4-4-2 or the narrow or wide 4-1-2-1-2 are popular. Choose a formation that fits your Virtual Pros.
  • Tips for the captain: Your team captain can influence the matches. With the arrow keys, he can determine quick tactics and alignment. He can also let the goalkeeper rush out.
  • Practice penalty kicks and free kicks in advance so you can successfully execute these standards. Tutorials are linked.
  • Most important tip: Play as a team and have fun! If you approach things too seriously, even insulting your teammates or putting too much pressure on them, it won’t work.
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Of course – and every club player will nod along with this – the game often provides moments that can drive you crazy. But insults or broken controllers help little.

Good vibes come instead when you combine beautifully and involve your teammates. Pass rather one more time than running into the opponent and losing the ball. Try to find the better-positioned player near the penalty area instead of always shooting just for yourself. A brilliant, successful pass can sometimes be more beautiful than a lucky long-distance goal.

Play just as you expect from your teammates.

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Pokémon GO: Is Galar coming after Alola? Dataminers find hints of Gen 8

In Pokémon GO, new forms of monsters could soon arrive. Similar to Alolan Pokémon, Galar Pokémon might be waiting for you.

What are Galar Pokémon? The Galar region is the area from which the monsters of the 8th generation come. These Pokémon will be released on November 15 with the Sword and Shield games.

This generation will also feature monsters that are already known from previous generations but now look slightly different. Similar to Alolan Pokémon that can already be caught in Pokémon GO.

It now seems that these Pokémon might soon celebrate their release in Pokémon GO, as initial hints have been discovered.

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The Galar Pokémon come from Sword and Shield

Reasons for Galar Pokémon in the game

This was found: Dataminers have found small passages of text that allude to the Galar region. It relates to a Galar Pokédex.

It’s not the Pokémon themselves yet, but still a hint that something regarding Galar Pokémon could happen soon.

When might more happen? When Sword and Shield are released on November 15, Pokémon GO will probably celebrate a small event around it too. It was similar during the release of the Let’s GO games.

It’s quite conceivable that during this period, some Galar Pokémon will also appear in the game.

Which Pokémon are we talking about? The Galar region has plenty of new Pokémon. There are currently 3 altered forms, as we know from the Alola region:

  • Galar Weezing
  • Galar Zigzagoon
  • Galar Linoone
Galar Forms

So far, no other Pokémon known to receive a Galar form.

What does this find mean? So far, dataminers have only found passages of text in the game files. Just because they are there, it doesn’t mean something will happen with them.

It is certainly a hint, but by no means a guarantee that new content regarding this will come soon.

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This is what I think about the new MMORPG Astellia after 20 hours of gaming

On September 21, the head start of Astellia began and on September 29 it was officially released. Our author Alexander Leitsch has spent some time with the new MMORPG and shares his experiences with you in this test of Astellia.

Another Asian MMORPG? I am an avid MMORPG fan and have primarily been playing Guild Wars 2, SWToR, and WoW Classic in recent months. I have been eagerly waiting for a new, fresh breeze and am therefore taking a look at all the new games.

In doing so, I came across Astellia and have been sticking with it since the beta. At first glance, it looks like one of those typical MMORPGs that will be forgotten after a few weeks, like Bless or Revelation Online. Graphically, Astellia is not a hit for me at all.

However, the MMORPG has captivated me for over 20 hours without reinventing the wheel, and that in just one week of head start. One reason for this is that after so many sandbox games, there is finally a solid theme park MMO again.

This is how Astellia is structured

What does Astellia offer? The Asian MMORPG claims to focus on traditional values and offers me an open PvE game world, a classic quest system, and a holy trinity consisting of the five classes:

  • Warrior – Tank
  • Assassin – Damage
  • Sagittarius – Damage
  • Wizard – Damage
  • Scholar – Healer

At the start of the game, I have the option to play on an American or European server. Moreover, I can set the language of the in-game texts to German. However, the audio remains in English.

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My first steps in the game: Right at the beginning I learn about the Astels. These are small companions that support me as a tank, healer, or damage dealer in battle. A total of 33 of them are waiting for me to collect throughout the game.

Even in the tutorial, the story of the MMORPG picks up quite a bit, and I have to protect my sister Fey from demons. What I manage at first goes wrong later, and the antagonist Euria abducts her.

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The antagonist Euria

What comes next for me? My task now is to find my sister and free her from Euria’s clutches. To do this I have to:

  • Find allies and be recognized as an Astellian,
  • gain strength myself
  • and of course take up the trail of the demoness.

To achieve this, I have plenty of quests and dungeons ahead of me. And precisely in these areas, Astellia does not necessarily shine.

Many Standards, but No Failures

How is the quest system? The quest system of Astellia is generic and does not change throughout the game. I follow a main quest that tells the story.

It leads me from quest hub to quest hub, where tasks like:

  • Defeat a certain number of enemies
  • Collect materials
  • and of course talk to person XY

are waiting for me. Per hub, there are about 8 quests before the story then leads me to the next location. With the exception of Louise, a quest mob that was too strong and killed me multiple times, all quests were very simple and quickly completed thanks to autorun.

A typical quest hub with merchant and new tasks

How difficult are the dungeons? Throughout the story, I enter most of the dungeons present in the game. However, it goes into the simple story mode, which posed no problems for me.

Additionally, there are solo and group versions. I found these to be somewhat more difficult, but the layout and the enemies are virtually identical.

In total, 13 different dungeons are available to me, with the first ones accessible at level 15 and the last ones only at the maximum level 50. They offer interesting loot in the form of new equipment but also new Astels.

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And do you like these contents? Although listing these game features does not sound particularly exciting, I still enjoy the tasks. For me, this is mainly because Astellia does not make mistakes in these areas.

Although the tasks are not exciting, they are also not buggy or unfair. The quests go quickly, and every animal has legs or ears when they need to be collected. Additionally, you follow the story, which is told excitingly with cutscenes and various tasks.

Overall, Astellia feels very rewarding. This is due to:

  • the achievement system, which regularly supplies me with additional items or currencies.
  • the Star’s Tale, a book that documents my progress in an area.
  • and my personal character development, which brings many facets.

So besides the quests, I also have many additional tasks, making the gameplay more varied.

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Meiville – The first city in Astellia

Character Development and Combat System

How does my character develop? My character can evolve in many directions:

  • With almost every level-up, I gain new skills. Additionally, I receive skill points with which I can increase the damage of certain skills or reduce their cooldown.
  • There are stat points with which I can increase my attributes like strength, agility, or willpower.
  • I can find new equipment or upgrade old ones by 10 levels.
  • I can equip my Astels with gems and also level them.
  • I can learn many professions and improve them over time.

In the first hours of the game, the many progressions were somewhat confusing for me, but over time they have become a reason why Astellia is fun for me.

How is crafting structured? From level 4, which I reach at the end of the tutorial, I can learn a gathering profession. I choose to be a lumberjack and can collect materials for crafting new equipment for my Sagittarius.

However, I can only learn one of the five gathering professions. If I want to pursue something else, I lose my progress in lumberjacking.

However, this is different for crafting professions. I know all of them right away and can also level them up in parallel. For this, I don’t even need a teacher, as I immediately know all the recipes. Very handy!

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How do I like the combat system? The battles in Astellia are somewhat split for me. On one hand, many abilities are quite rigid and boringly designed.

On the other hand, there is the queue system, which allows me to place multiple skills on one key. If one goes on cooldown, I can use the one below it. This way, I can assign my entire rotation to just a few keys.

Additionally, Astellia offers a dodge roll and the Astels, which also bring a bit of dynamics into play.

3 Astels by my side in the fight against the Hydia

Many Tasks Even in Endgame

What else can you engage with in Astellia? At this point, I would like to mention the Star’s Tale again. In Guild Wars 2, I loved exploring maps entirely. Astellia has improved the system for me.

For each map, I can:

  • Find hidden chests.
  • Defeat specific enemies.
  • Find special locations.
  • Defeat world bosses.
  • Collect specific items.
  • Complete special quests and the dungeons.

The greater my progress on the map, the better the rewards await me. This way, I receive materials, currencies, and even new Astels for completing a map. A cool system in my eyes to have some tasks right from the start.

What does the rest of the endgame in Astellia look like? While my main character is only level 32 and I haven’t reached the endgame yet, I have tried a bit here in the beta.

At level 50, especially the following tasks await me:

  • Daily quests.
  • Dungeons at level 50.
  • Legendary dungeons that will be unlocked soon.
  • Arena PvP.
  • Avalon, a PvP area with 300v300v300 fights that will be unlocked soon.
  • Finding all Astels, completing over 700 achievements, and the mentioned Star’s Tale.
  • Crafting the perfect equipment.

The latter could become tedious in Astellia. Similar to Black Desert, there is a system where you must upgrade the equipment. However, at the highest levels, there is a possibility that the upgrade will fail or the item will even be downgraded. However, it will never be destroyed.

I plan to write a final conclusion about the equipment system and the endgame in the future. However, I first need to spend time on it.

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Yes, I will continue to play the MMORPG Astellia

What is my conclusion about Astellia? The Asian MMORPG left a positive impression on me. I can particularly highlight:

  • The very detailed character editor.
  • The multifaceted character development.
  • The number of abilities.
  • The exciting story.
  • The many tasks right at the start of the game through Star’s Tale and achievements.
  • A mount that you receive in the tutorial.
  • Numerous portal points so that you don’t have to walk too much.
  • No Pay2Win in the shop.

I view the graphics as neutral, as it depends on personal taste. Personally, I don’t like it, but this is not a complete knockout criterion for me.

Frel – The second city in Astellia

I see the following points as problematic:

  • The boring quests.
  • The somewhat rigid combat system.
  • The too childish design of some Astels (Pisces is a whiny character – exhausting!).
  • The downgrading of equipment (I am not a fan of this system).
  • Some missing German translations that will still be provided.

However, anyone who can overlook these negative points and wants to play a solid and new theme park MMORPG doesn’t go wrong with Astellia. The game is Buy2Play and costs 30 euros in the cheapest package.

Alongside Astellia, another Buy2Play MMORPG, ArcheAge Unchained, will be released soon. Which one suits you better?

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Do exclusive games make you want to buy a PS4 or Xbox One?

Exclusive content is always a topic in gaming. Some games are released only on specific consoles or for a certain period only there, until they are also released on other platforms. Are PS4 exclusive titles a reason for you to buy a PlayStation 4? Or vice versa for the Xbox?

What are exclusive games? Some video games are explicitly released for a console like the PlayStation 4 or the Xbox One (or Nintendo Switch).

On PlayStation, there are games like

All major titles that every gamer has probably heard of somewhere. But officially, you can only play them on Sony’s consoles.

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Many exclusive titles are also available on Xbox. The exclusivity refers to the fact that they do not appear on PS4. However, some can be played on PC. Games like

You cannot officially play these on PS4. The popular battle royale shooter PUBG reached PS4 players nearly a year after its release on Xbox One. Would that be a reason to switch from a PS4 to an Xbox?

Exclusive content, a current topic

Is content enough? Some games are released for multiple platforms like PC, PS4, and Xbox One, but offer certain advantages on selected consoles.

At the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2, players on PS4 had early access to content like an outfit, horse, and a revolver for several days.

Such gimmicks occur more frequently, where players receive early access to content on one console that others have to wait for. In recent years, this was also the case with Destiny (2) with PS4-timed exclusive content.

What is happening currently? Recently, there were discussions about exclusive content again. In the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, a part of a game mode is exclusively reserved for PS4 players for about a year.

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What do you think about exclusive content or games? Reasons for a purchase?

In the community, such content or games are controversial. I, Patrick, bought an Xbox One specifically to play Red Dead Redemption 2. And that, even though I hadn’t owned a console since the PlayStation 2. I simply could not wait for a PC release.

Do you feel the same? Would or did you buy a PS4 or Xbox One for certain games? Is it even just exclusive content that influenced your decision to purchase a specific console?

We are embedding a survey here for you to vote on the topic. If you do not see it, simply follow this link to the Apester survey.

Let us know in the comments how you feel about exclusive games or content and whether you would buy a specific console because of it.

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LoL pro ends career at 22 due to an obsessive-compulsive disorder

The LoL pro and former world champion Heo “PawN” Won-Seok (22) has announced that he is ending his career as a professional player in League of Legends . He says he suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that he cannot control. His setup has to be exactly how he wants it. He thought he could manage it – but he can’t.

This is the situation: PawN is considered an outstanding midlaner in League of Legends. However, he has not played a game for his team, King-Zone Dragon X, in Korea for the past six months. They had a mediocre season without him and failed to qualify for the Worlds 2019.

Until now, it was thought that PawN was out due to back problems. But that is not the case.

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PawN was known for his play with LeBlanc or Fizz, among other champions.

The setup had to be just how he wanted it

PawN says now: PawN states in a statement on Facebook that he is sorry it took so long for the statement regarding his hiatus to be released.

But he was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder in 2018: He could not play League of Legends at all if he did not have exactly the setup he wanted.

He underwent therapy, visited several clinics, but nothing worked.

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PawN tinkering with his setup. Image source FOMOS (via DexertO)

He had already thought about quitting but wanted to try one last time to make it to the Worlds 2018. At that time, he was still playing for KT Rolster, a top team in Korea.

At that time, he found a setup that satisfied him. He thought everything would be okay. He then started playing for Kingzone Dragon X in 2019 and completed the spring split without problems.

But when the season started again in the summer, he did not expect that OCD would catch up with him again in a different way and so suddenly.

He is sorry that he disappointed the fans and the team this way, but he no longer believes he can continue as a professional.

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What kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder is this? PawN says he suffers from OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).

People who suffer from it feel an inner compulsion to think or do certain things. They cannot resist this compulsion.

Even though this is often humorously depicted in comedy series, it results in a lot of distress for those affected.

PawN was already a world champion at a young age

Who is PawN? PawN is regarded as an outstanding midlaner in recent years when he was fit. His plays with LeBlanc provided material for highlight clips.

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PawN played for several professional teams from China and South Korea in the midlane. He made a name for himself in 2013 as “Faker’s Kryptonite” because he managed to take down the superstar Faker in the lane solo. This usually did not happen.

His strongest season in terms of results was in 2014 when he was the youngest member of Samsung White. The team won the world championship in League of Legends with him as a midlaner.

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PawN’s greatest success: Winning the LoL Worlds 2014.

Reason for leave: “Back problems”

In the following years, PawN played for Edward Gaming, KT Rolster, and most recently for Kingzone Dragon X. However, in recent months he took a break from professional LoL. He did not play the last split in Korea at all. Officially, it was said that PawN had back problems.

Without PawN, Kingzone Dragon X could not convince with their substitute player and finished the Korean LoL league with mediocre results.

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PawN was asked in an interview in 2014 if he was a robot because he seemed so emotionless. He said no, he was human. He just turned on the robot mode when playing.

He ends his career at the age of 22.

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Who secretly liked the psychopath in SAW: Here is a tip for you

The new spin-off to Resident Evil, Project Resistance, shows first gameplay of the 4-versus-1 mode. It appeals to many horror fans, especially those who secretly enjoy villains like Jigsaw. The special thing is that one of you can play the villain and must terrorize the other players.

This is Project Resistance: It is a spin-off of the Resident Evil series. Developer Capcom now shows the first gameplay from the 4-versus-1 mode.

A special feature of the game is that one of you gets to play the villain, the Mastermind. He must then try to hinder the other players in solving puzzles and eliminate them.

In general, the game is somewhat reminiscent of Dead by Daylight, as you can also play a killer here.

See first gameplay of Resident Evil: Project Resistance here

This is the gameplay: In a clip that lasts over 10 minutes, you see an entire match from the perspective of all players:

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Here you can see what the players need to do to win. They have to find objects and solve puzzles to open doors and progress.

The player who plays the Mastermind can only navigate using cameras. This is reminiscent of Jigsaw from the horror classic SAW. He can obstruct the opponents’ path to the goal and even summon creatures that attack the other players. The monsters can then be controlled by the player.

The goal here is to always stay one step ahead of the survivors and set strategic traps.

This is what the survivors do: The Master’s opponents have special abilities to win the game and escape. You have to work together to succeed.

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This first teaser has given a glimpse into the game.

What else does the game offer? The 1-versus-4 mode is intended to be the centerpiece of Project Resistance. However, there will also be a single-player mode where you will go through a campaign.

When does Project Resistance come out? There is no exact release date yet. However, there will be a closed beta for PS4 and Xbox One between October 4 and 7, where you can get first impressions of the game.

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There is currently a world record skydiver in The Division 2 – Hunt him!

The enemies of the “Black Tusk” receive prominent reinforcement in The Division 2. In a bounty mission, you can hunt down the bandit equivalent of world record skydiver Felix Baumgartner!

What’s going on in the streets of Washington? The Division 2 offers players many opportunities to keep busy. One of the activities is called “Bounty Missions” and sends agents on a mission to target a specific enemy marked on the map.

A very special troublemaker is currently wreaking havoc in the destroyed alleys of the former capital: Felix “Bouncy” Baumgartner – extreme athlete and world record skydiver:

Baumgartner broke several world records

What records did he break? The Austrian Felix Baumgartner is primarily known for his stratospheric jump in 2012 – from a staggering height of 38,969.4 meters.

In the process, he not only broke the record for the highest jump of a skydive but achieved a total of three world records:

  • Highest jump of a skydive: 38,969.4 meters
  • Deepest free fall (height difference): 36,402.6 meters
  • Greatest speed achieved in free fall: 1,357.6 km/h

The jump was a major advertising campaign for an Austrian soft drink manufacturer.

A total of seven world records were pursued, such as the highest manned balloon flight, of which the mentioned three were ultimately recognized as official world records.

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Extreme athlete on a wrong path

How can I hunt him in The Division 2? His digital, second career path leads extreme athlete Baumgartner to the Washington neighborhood of “Foggy Bottom”. There, he is part of a “Black Tusk” task force that loots the streets and robs hardworking settlers.

If you select the “Bounty Missions” tab on your megamap above, you can activate the bounty mission in “Foggy Bottom” in the western city area. Felix “Bouncy” Baumgartner is part of the “Task Force Obsidian” and will appear on your map at the beginning of the hunt.

If you want to add the prominent target to your hit list, you have until the weekly project update on Thursday morning (October 3) to do so. In addition to glory, you will receive the following rewards from the bounty mission:

  • 41,550 XP
  • 8,480 Credits
  • 2x superior gear item
  • one faction key

What’s currently happening in The Division 2? The next major Title Update 6 has been announced for mid-October and will be the largest expansion of the loot shooter yet. A lot will be changed, balanced, and alongside Episode 2, a free content DLC will be released simultaneously.

If you are looking for more information about the new update, check this out:

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Destiny 2: This is what the new exotic weapon can do, which many of you will receive next week

In Destiny 2, the perks and stats of Eriana’s Vow are known. This is an exotic hand cannon that many of you will receive next week in Season 8.

This exotic weapon is about: Fresh info has surfaced regarding the exotic hand cannon “Eriana’s Vow”. Some journalists and YouTubers were allowed to play Shadowkeep at Bungie last week and capture footage. While our Destiny author Sven took a closer look at the new artifact that will be important in Season 8, the well-known Destiny YouTuber Datto showcases “Eriana’s Vow”.

When and how can you obtain Eriana’s Vow? So far, the only known information about this weapon is how to get it: Through the Season 8 rewards. Every Guardian, regardless of whether they own Shadowkeep or not, receives Eriana’s Vow upon reaching Rank 35 in the Season Pass system of Season 8.

If you purchase Shadowkeep, you automatically own the Season Pass for Season 8, which grants you access to the premium seasonal rewards. Therefore, you will receive Eriana’s Vow as soon as you reach Season Rank 1.

This means that as soon as you gain access to the Season 8 rank rewards, Shadowkeep owners will get the exotic. This should happen right on October 1st at the Shadowkeep launch or shortly thereafter.

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These are the perks of Eriana’s Vow

This is what makes the exotic special: Eriana’s Vow is a combination of a hand cannon and a sniper. In the image above, you can see that the weapon has an enormous range and a scope for long distances.

The magazine size is 6, the rate of fire is 90. Additionally, Eriana’s Vow is an energy weapon that deals solar damage.

These are the special perks:

  • Looks Can Kill: The weapon fires shield-piercing rounds.
  • Death At First Glance: Bonus damage when you look through the scope on the first shot. The bonus is retained if the shot deals precision damage or hits an elemental shield.

According to testers, the bonus damage from “Death At First Glance” is around 45%. You can trigger it again directly if you briefly look away from the scope and then look through the scope again.

Gameplay footage of the weapon can be found here in the video from Datto, starting at 1:07 he pulls it out for the first time. In the gameplay, you’ll see PvP matches on the returning PvP maps Widow’s Court and The Reckoning:

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How strong is the exotic in PvE and PvP?

So far, only an early build of Destiny 2: Shadowkeep has been tested, which is why it is still uncertain how Eriana’s Vow will fit into the meta.

For PvE, it can be predicted that it will likely be a fun weapon that can achieve some one-shots from a distance.

In PvP, the weapon currently kills with 2 headshots. When the weapon’s bonus is active, two body shots are enough for a kill. With the active perk bonus, body shot damage is said to be 108 and precision damage at 164.

Without the bonus, Eriana’s Vow deals 78 body shot damage and 134 precision damage.

You spawn in PvP with 4 rounds in the weapon.

With weapons of light, the headshot damage of Eriana’s Vow is said to be 221 – which corresponds to a one-shot kill. Titans should be looking forward to that.

In the near future, we will know how Eriana’s Vow will actually perform in Destiny 2.

All other exotics from Shadowkeep that we already know can be found here:

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The great winner of the move change in Pokémon GO is Psychokinesis

In Pokémon GO there was once again a change in attacks and new moves have been added to the game. Especially, Psychic is gaining a lot.

This is the change: On Friday evening, Niantic announced that they have been working on the attacks and that the PvP mode has been changed. Such changes happen regularly and can suddenly make some Pokémon very useful.

But are there any big winners this time? We will show you the actual effects of the changes.

How strong the changed attacks really are

This is the big winner: Among the changes, there is mainly one clear winner: the attack Psychic. It is now even stronger than the attack Future Sight. This was not the case before.

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Mewtwo with Psychic is now really strong

Thus, Psychic is now the best charged attack for Alakazam and Espeon. However, it is particularly interesting for Latios. This was previously not really interesting for psychic attackers, but that is now changing.

So it is after Mewtwo with Psycho Boost the best attacker in a Machamp raid. It even makes Alakazam and Espeon look bad.

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Latios is now a good choice as a Psychic attacker. Source: Pokébattler

This change was necessary: With the introduction of Psycho Boost for Mewtwo, Psychic became completely unnecessary. It was previously the only psychic charged attack that Mewtwo could learn and was therefore still useful. Thanks to Psycho Boost, the attack became pointless.

Now Psychic has become significantly better and is not a bad alternative for Mewtwo at all. So if you do not have a good Mewtwo with Psycho Boost, you can also rely on Psychic and not lose much power.

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Psychic is now just slightly behind Psycho Boost. Source: Pokémon GO Hub

The gap between Mewtwo with Psycho Boost and other psychic Pokémon is now significantly smaller. This was important for the balance of the game.

What other winners are there? The other attack changes are mainly interesting for PvP. Thanks to the new moves Spark and Ice Fang, some Pokémon now have a broader move set. But the improvements to Water Gun and Power-Up Punch could also become really interesting for PvP.

Also the Pokémon that can learn new attacks are mainly of interest for PvP. Thus, Alolan Raichu and Mantine especially benefit from their new attacks. So if you play a lot of PvP, there are two new candidates.

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Especially the PvP mode benefits from the attacks

The other improvements to attacks are not really decisive. The meta has not changed, so you are not really missing anything here.

Adventure Sync has now received an update. Here are the details:

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The war campaign in WoW was much better than you think

Was the war campaign in WoW just garbage? Cortyn says: No, it’s the perfect template for new story arcs.

Although only a small patch has been released in the past few days for World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, there have been significant discussions and disagreements within the community. Many players are still divided on whether the war campaign and thus the story of Battle for Azeroth is quite good and exciting or “total garbage”. The two cinematics provided plenty of room for discussion. I have also spent a long time pondering this question, looking at the community’s statements and of course forming my own opinion on it.

I conclude: What Blizzard is building here is quite strong and the perfect springboard for many new storylines.

The end of the war is the beginning of conflicts

Some players may be annoyed that the war between the Horde and Alliance has now come to a (temporary) end. For some, it was even quite unsatisfying, as it seems again that the Alliance forgives the Horde all mistakes. Sylvanas is portrayed as the sole “boogeyman” and the mistakes of the other Horde members are forgotten.

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But that simply does not correspond to what is shown in the game. After the completion of the war campaign in WoW, there are numerous dialogues between NPCs that indicate that the end of the war is not so easily accepted. Here are just a few examples:

  • Some night elves want no peace, they want real retribution for Teldrassil. Tyrande is still missing and hunting Sylvanas and Nathanos, even though the war is over.
  • The Kul Tiran question why they even joined the Alliance. All these battles were the reason why they left the Alliance to begin with.
  • Humans are discussing how Saurfang was able to escape from prison. They have heard rumors that King Anduin freed him – if that were true, it would be madness. Elsewhere, Anduin is thought to be “too soft”.
  • There are Sylvanas loyalists who still stand by the Banshee Queen, even if they loudly claim the opposite. They whisper the truth to “faithful players,” that they will always stand with Sylvanas.

The war against the Horde was something that fundamentally united the Alliance. They had a common goal to fight against. But as resources and especially troops became scarcer, the first conflicts began to emerge. Tyrande, the leader of the night elves, was angry that Anduin did not protect her in the struggle against the Forsaken at Darkshore.

Genn Greymane, the leader of the Worgen, still wants to reclaim Gilneas and get revenge for the death of his son – both of which are on Sylvanas’ account. Anduin’s repeated sympathy for the Horde or willingness to enter into peace agreements regularly infuriates the rather temperamental Worgen.

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Moreover, there are some strange allies in the Alliance that still make little sense today. That void elves and lightforged draenei fight side by side is absurd – a little less absurd as long as they are up against a common enemy, but now there could also be disputes between these parties.

The conflict areas are there; they just need to be ignited.

Sylvanas’ big plans for the future

Basically, “Battle for Azeroth” has been the realization of Sylvanas’ grand master plan, which she unfortunately still does not communicate in clear statements. It should be clear by now that Blizzard has an idea with her, and this is not just a pretext to justify things like the war.

Already in the comic “Three Sisters”, Sylvanas emphasizes that in the end, her sisters will serve “death” and thus her as well. This basic concept of the veneration of death and its powers has not changed. Everything Sylvanas has done in recent years has led to more deaths.

This actually begins with the development of the plague in Classic up to Wrath of the Lich King. The plague was intended for the Lich King and his minions, but was then used in Cataclysm in Gilneas and later in virtually every military operation of the Forsaken, leading up to the complete destruction of Lordaeron (Undercity) in Battle for Azeroth.

She then confirms this in the “Loyalists” finale that only Sylvanas’ most faithful followers get to see. Here the Banshee Queen states that “countless souls were fed to the hungry darkness”. What exactly this means is not entirely clear yet. What is certain, however, is that these souls have probably arrived in the Shadowlands – that is the realm of the dead in World of Warcraft. This would also fit perfectly with the leak of the next expansion.

The Dark Lady does not shy away from a pact with Azshara to achieve her goals. She should very well know that Azshara ultimately only serves her own goals and wants to rule. Whether Sylvanas’ pact also includes a deal with N’Zoth or if the two women secretly conspired against the Old God is not yet that important.

For Sylvanas, it is clear: In the end, even the Old God will serve death. When the peoples of Azeroth fight against the armies of N’Zoth, it will result in many deaths on both sides. And that is exactly what Sylvanas still wants.

More dead for the hungry darkness. For what purpose remains to be seen.

Death has many exciting characters

This obsession with death is further fueled by the fact that Battle for Azeroth has prominently featured several characters related to death.

  • Bwonsamdi is the Loa of Death and has been present in many cutscenes. He additionally has a master, about whom nothing is known so far.
  • Princess Talanji (or now probably Queen Talanji) has a lifelong pact with the Loa of Death, which she inherited from her father – against her free will.
  • The current Lich King Bolvar Fordragon is the “jailer of the damned”. He commands the army of the undead from Northrend and has already begun to pursue his own goals in Legion – for instance, he wanted to eradicate the red dragonflight and instructed the death knights to carry out several attacks.
  • Taelia Fordragon is the still-living daughter of Bolvar (the Lich King) and will likely find out soon what has become of her father.
  • Calia Menethil, the sister of Arthas, was killed by Sylvanas and then resurrected with a ritual that turned her into a strange hybrid of “undead” and “light-infused”. She is the rightful heir of Lordaeron and thus a potential leader for the Forsaken.
  • Derek Proudmoore is the brother of Jaina and was resurrected by Sylvanas as a Forsaken, but then sent back to Jaina before his brainwashing. As a Forsaken, he tries to come to terms with his life and figure out if he still has a place in the world.

If you add up all these characters, you have a huge amount of exciting, potential story arcs, all dealing with death and its various facets in World of Warcraft.

Calia Menethil first appeared with the priests, then was killed in “Before the Storm”.

Battle for Azeroth was a springboard for many new stories

In conclusion, I think that Battle for Azeroth may not resolve the big story arcs and provide answers everywhere, but it doesn’t have to. For me, BfA is more of a springboard into the next expansion, as it has introduced and developed many interesting characters, picked up existing story arcs, and established a solid foundation.

Even if Battle for Azeroth primarily served the purpose of ending the conflict between Horde and Alliance for a longer period, I still believe that it has laid the groundwork for new stories. Just because the Horde and Alliance are now pulling together doesn’t mean that the peoples within these two factions are always in agreement. And I want to see much, much more of these internal conflicts.

What is your opinion on Battle for Azeroth and the end of the war campaign? Are you satisfied and looking forward to what is yet to come? Or has Blizzard ruthlessly ruined the story?

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Get the Fortnite skin “Shimmer” for free on Samsung now

You can now unlock the new skin “Glow” and the levitation emote for free in Fortnite , gift it, or have it gifted to you. This works in conjunction with Samsung devices. We will show you how to do it.

What are these cosmetics? In cooperation with Samsung, Fortnite is currently giving away a free outfit and a corresponding emote. There have been such promotions with Samsung before. The IKONIK skin may be the most expensive outfit ever in Fortnite.

Now there’s new loot that you can also secure for free with older Samsung devices. The Glow outfit and the levitation emote.

Fortnite Glow Skin and Emote

How to unlock the Glow outfit?

Here’s how it works: Unlocking it is not so complicated. The important thing is that you own a Samsung device that is qualified. We will list the eligible devices for you below.

  • Download Fortnite on your Samsung device via the Galaxy Store or Galaxy Game Launcher
  • Start Fortnite and log into your Epic Games account or create a new one
  • Go to the store. In the limited-time offers, you should find the Glow outfit. You can find these offers in the upper icon bar all the way on the right by the V-Buck symbol.
    • It’s important that the shop is set to Samsung. Check that under Settings > Account > Shop
  • Now click on the Glow outfit and select “Acquire”
  • If you haven’t linked a credit card to your Samsung account yet, you will need to register one now
    • The acquisition is free, the card is only for authentication
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  • After that, you can choose to secure the outfit for yourself or gift it. For gifting, the 2-factor authentication in Fortnite must be active.
  • If everything worked out, you will find the legendary Glow outfit in your locker now.
Fortnite Glow Skin Gift

Do you need a credit card? Yes, there is no other way for authentication for this promotion.

How long will the skin be in the store? According to Samsung, the Glow outfit will be available until the end of February 2020. However, the date could change. The Glow skin can only be awarded once per account.

These €1000 skins were exploited by Fortnite players, and Samsung reacted.

Which Samsung devices are required for the Glow skin?

According to Samsung, the following devices qualify you for the free acquisition of the skin:

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ or Note 10+ 5G
  • Note 9, S9, S9+
  • Note 8, S8, S8+ or S8 Active
  • S7, S7 Edge, S7 Active
  • Tab S6
  • Tab S4
  • Tab S3 or Tab S3 Wifi
  • A9, A70, A80, A90
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Minecraft Earth looks great, but why is it only coming out now when it gets cold?

The new AR game Minecraft Earth celebrates its release in early access in October. Many players are wondering why summer wasn’t chosen as the release date.

When exactly is Minecraft Earth celebrating its release? There is no exact date for that. At Minecon, the developers of the game said it would go into early access in October. However, they did not specify a day.

In Minecraft Earth, you can enter the real world and build buildings and complete dungeons alongside friends. It will function somewhat similarly to Pokémon GO, but will deal with the core features of Minecraft.

Exclusive gameplay material can be found on our YouTube account:

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Minecraft Earth in October – Why that sounds weird

This is being discussed: Many players find it odd that an AR game is supposed to be released in October. After all, you have to go outside, and a rainy autumn day is not ideal for that.

So Rutmeister writes on Reddit:

Releasing an “explore in the real world” game in October doesn’t sound like the smartest idea. Still, I’m looking forward to it and will give it a try.

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Is the release date really bad? Comparing the release with competitors like Pokémon GO or Wizards Unite, the date indeed seems a bit late. Niantic chose the perfect time for Europeans and North Americans with Pokémon and Harry Potter.

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Pokémon GO lured thousands of players onto the streets. Will Minecraft Earth do the same?

Especially in summer 2016, thousands of players were on the streets enjoying the weather while playing Pokémon GO. This is unlikely to happen in October.

Nevertheless, the move from Minecraft Earth makes perfect sense. After all, many countries in the world still have wonderful weather in October. Australia, South America, and the southern USA still have summery temperatures at that time. There will be enough players to lure onto the streets.

Additionally, this is just the early access phase. There is still no official release date. It wouldn’t be bad at the beginning of the game if the whole world doesn’t rush to the new AR game right away.

It is quite conceivable that the official release is planned for the coming spring. Then the weather will be better here too, and you can spend the first nice days of the year with Minecraft Earth.

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What do you think so far about Minecraft Earth? Are you looking forward to the release of the game?

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What else is being said about Minecraft Earth? The reactions to the new game from Mojang are quite positive. Some players still don’t quite understand the purpose of the AR game, but others are quite optimistic.

Honestly, I think this could be pretty cool if done well. Being somewhere outside, perhaps remote or hidden, and seeing what someone else has built with their creativity could be pretty amazing.

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Twitch CEO explains: Why some are banned and others are not – The controversial topic

Currently, TwitchCon 2019 is taking place in San Diego, California. Twitch CEO Emmett Shear spoke there about the major controversial topic of recent weeks: Why some Twitch streamers get banned while others do not. However, this explanation also faces some criticism.

What is the problem? In recent weeks, there has been ongoing discussion on social media about how Twitch applies its rules to decide whether streamers are banned or not.

For example, streamers were temporarily banned for the following:

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The outfit was probably deemed too provocative by Twitch.
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On the other hand, some streamers were not banned:

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This was a huge issue in July

Fans of the streamers feel that it seems arbitrary when Twitch bans someone and when it does not.

This seems, in the eyes of the players, to depend on factors that are not transparent.

“We consider the context and whether there is intent”

This is what the boss says: Shear begins his response by admitting: Twitch has made mistakes. Every team makes mistakes when making thousands of decisions a day. However, those are corrected, and there are appeal processes.

Yet, even when accounting for errors, there will be situations that may appear similar on the surface but carry different penalties:

  • Twitch pays very close attention to the context and intent behind actions
  • If intent is recognized and a violation of the guidelines is identified, then the rest flows “like on rails”
  • Furthermore, people who have been warned before are punished more severely than others
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Fans believe: context doesn’t matter on Twitch

This is being discussed: The clip is viewed critically (via reddit). One user states: “What he says is 100% correct. They just do not apply it.”

Twitch is accused of not considering the context of an action when imposing a penalty. They have their “favorites” and do not follow a clear line in their decisions.

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The Twitch CEO in March 2019.

On reddit/livestreamfails, there is a belief that women receive preferential treatment. While Twitch strictly addressed LoL streamer TF Blade and banned him – a female streamer with similar behavior might get through.

The mood on reddit is polarized. Apparently, people wish for harsher penalties against women who seek clicks with sexuality, and lighter penalties for anything that falls into the broader culture of “gaming” or “animes”.

From the players’ perspective, Twitch often punishes minor incidents that occur accidentally during a live stream when something happens on the street to a streamer.

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In FIFA 20 the fitness is broken – players now say: “It can stay like this”

In FIFA 20, fitness is broken in Ultimate Team. Right now, you can save a lot of coins. Players are demanding: “EA Sports, just leave it like this!”

What’s wrong with fitness? For years, “fitness” has been a key part of FUT fans’ daily routine. After each match, the fitness of the players on the active team decreases. This means that players with low fitness start the next match with less stamina and get tired quicker.

That’s why you should use fitness cards on players every few games, so they have full fitness and stamina for the next match.

However, in FIFA 20, you can save your fitness cards for now. Because fitness is broken, as many fans report on reddit.

This is the bug with fitness: Fitness still decreases on the player card, but the corresponding player starts the next match with full stamina anyway. No matter how low the fitness value drops, the stamina in the upcoming game is always at maximum.

Only 64 fitness? No problem, let’s go on!

This fitness issue, according to player reports, affects the most important FUT modes:

In friendly matches, however, the fitness value is said to actually affect stamina in the game. There is no “bug” here.

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Fitness has been broken since the launch of FIFA 20 Ultimate Team

Since when has the bug been in the game? Since the beginning. In fact, reports began to surface earlier this week during Early Access on reddit that fitness was broken.

Since then, there has been a discussion about whether this is an intentional change or a bug. Additionally, there was speculation that the fitness value might no longer affect the stamina at the start of a match, but rather how quickly a player loses stamina during the match. But many players say: no, a player with 50 fitness loses stamina just as quickly as a player with maximum fitness. Currently, the consensus is that fitness in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team is simply broken.

When and how EA Sports will fix this bug is still unknown. But players say: “This can stay like this.”

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Save coins with broken fitness

This is what the fans say: On reddit, players are exchanging tips that they should now save their fitness cards, especially the valuable team fitness cards.

Because if you have to buy fitness cards expensively on the transfer market, it costs time and many coins. Thus, fitness slows down fans’ team building because coins have to be spent on fitness instead of players.

This has been annoying some for a long time. Therefore, many users are currently writing on reddit:

  • “I wish this were a new feature”
  • “This is how it should actually be. Fitness should be replenished after each game. It’s just a waste of time to constantly have to care about fitness cards.”
  • “It’s so good that you don’t have to care about player fitness. You can go straight into the next game.”
  • “Honestly, they should get rid of fitness altogether.”
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One user wrote a few hours ago that he knew that EA Sports would patch this soon. But he wishes that developers would come up with cooler things than fitness cards to include in packs. Things like player accessories or more customization options. Fitness is just annoying.

EA Sports recently addressed all the issues in Career Mode and released a list of bugs they are currently working on. The fitness in FUT is not mentioned there.

So in summary: Save your fitness cards in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team while fitness is broken. Who knows how long this will last.

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6 things you need to know before buying Destiny 2: Shadowkeep

With Shadowkeep, the Fortress of Shadows in English, the Guardians return to the Moon. We summarize the most important details about the new expansion of Destiny 2 and show you what you need to know before purchasing.

When is Shadowkeep releasing? Soon, the Fortress of Shadows expansion for Destiny 2 will celebrate its release. Shadowkeep will be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Stadia.

The expansion will be released for consoles and on Steam on October 1, 2019. PC players should keep in mind that Destiny 2 is moving from Blizzard’s Battle.net to Steam. How to migrate your Battle.net account to Steam before Shadowkeep’s release is covered in this guide.

For Google’s Stadia, Destiny 2 and the Fortress of Shadows are set to release in November.

What is Destiny 2: Shadowkeep about?

In the Fortress of Shadows, it will finally be revealed where Eris Morn has disappeared to. The important NPC that the Guardians have been missing in the Tower for a long time left at the end of Destiny 1 to follow a lead. So far, she has not appeared in Destiny 2, but that is set to change with the expansion.

Eris Morn has unleashed a power that has been dormant beneath the Moon’s surface for a long time. She cannot control this power, which is why our Guardians must return to the Moon to help fend off this threat.

Players will encounter nightmares that take the forms of our old enemies. Crota, son of Oryx, and the witch Omnigul were already seen in the trailers.

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Is there a preload?

Before the launch of Shadowkeep, there will be a preload for all platforms.

When does the preload start? PC players can already download the expansion via Steam. The preload is currently running there.

Console players on PS4 and Xbox One will have to wait until September 30, the day before the Shadowkeep release.

However, the Guardians should prepare for a break from Destiny 2: On September 30, the game will be taken offline to prepare for the release of the Fortress of Shadows.

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Pre-order Fortress of Shadows – What editions are available?

There are various editions for Shadowkeep that differ in their additional content. Pre-ordering customers receive a pre-order package containing the exotic rocket launcher Dual-Tailed Fox and an exclusive Shader ornament.

  • Destiny 2: Fortress of Shadows – Standard (€34.99): Includes the Shadowkeep expansion and the Season Pass for the “Season of the Undying”, which is Season 8 in the game.
  • Destiny 2: Fortress of Shadows – Digital Deluxe Edition (€59.99): Includes the Shadowkeep expansion, four season passes, and exotic items in the Eris Morn style: emote, ghost shell, and emblem.

The Standard Edition of Shadowkeep is available for the following platforms:

The Digital Deluxe Edition, on the other hand, is available for these platforms:

There was also temporarily a Collector’s Edition for the expansion, which is already sold out. This included exclusive physical items such as a Hive Cryptoglyph Replica, a Luna Mission Container made of metal, and two journals with lore and designs.

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This is the physical Collector’s Edition of Shadowkeep, which is already sold out

Shadowkeep Roadmap – What can we expect in the expansion?

The Fortress of Shadows will not only tell the story about the Moon and Eris Morn. With four seasons, Shadowkeep will continue further, just like with the annual pass for Forsaken.

Season 8, the first season of Shadowkeep, will be named “Season of the Undying” and will focus entirely on the Vex. Bungie has already released a detailed roadmap for this. Here, you can see what to expect in Season 8 in October and November. Important highlights include:

  • October 5: Shadowkeep Raid release and start of the Vex Offensive
  • October 22: Exotic quest for “Leviathan’s Breath”
  • October 29 to November 19: Festival of the Lost
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Season 9 will be called Season of Dawn and is set to repair the timeline according to a ViDoc. Nothing more is known about the upcoming seasons.

What new features and changes are coming with Shadowkeep?

The Fortress of Shadows expansion brings several innovations that veterans and newcomers to Destiny can look forward to. In addition to the Moon zone, which is said to feel both new and familiar to players, there are also some exciting features:

Additionally, there will be considerable adjustments made to the sandbox, which will include buffs and nerfs to the supers and change auto-reloading. There will also be some new features in the Crucible.

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Destiny 2: New Light

For those of you who do not play Destiny 2 or have friends who have not yet succumbed to the wild loot chase across the universe, the release of Shadowkeep brings a great innovation. With Destiny 2: New Light, the base game and Year 1 DLCs Curse of Osiris and War Mind will be free-to-play.

Additionally, players can use the following features for free:

  • All worlds, including the upcoming Moon, that can be explored on patrols
  • All Strikes
  • All PvP maps and activities
  • All Year 1 Raids
  • As well as the PvEvP mode Gambit

However, additional content such as the expansions Forsaken and Shadowkeep or the season passes will remain paid and can be purchased optionally. More information about New Light can be found in this article.

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Wir wissen schon, wie gut Minecraft Earth wird – Seht exklusives Gameplay

The AR mobile game Minecraft Earth is set to release in Early Access in October. Our editor Leya Jankowski was able to preview the game and brought back gameplay footage. Included is a previously unknown feature called Adventures. You can check it out in the video.

The background: We at MeinMMO were invited by Microsoft to a gameplay event for Minecraft Earth in England, and I, Leya, was able to check out the AR mobile game.

We were shown a new feature, the Adventures. These were previously unknown before the gameplay event and are included in the Early Access of the game. They are essentially dungeons with puzzles, resources, collectible animals, and battles – all spread throughout the world.

What kind of video is this? In the video below, I share my impressions and you can watch my gameplay footage that I brought back from England.

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What smartphone was used to play? The gameplay footage you see in the video was captured on an iPhone X. The operating system was iOS 13.

When is the release of Minecraft Earth?

Then you can play: The Early Access of Minecraft Earth starts in October 2019.

The game will then be gradually released worldwide. When we will have our turn in Germany is still unknown.

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Games like Pokémon GO – These are the 5 best alternatives in 2020
von Noah Struthoff
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Pokémon GO is planning a mini-event for MAG Erfurt – Is it worth visiting?

In Pokémon GO there is an event coming up in Germany in a few days. In Erfurt for the MAG, Pokémon will appear more frequently, and Lure Modules will last longer.

What kind of event is this? At the beginning of October 2019, the MAG is taking place again in Erfurt. The MAG is a community convention that brings together many people from the fields of gaming, cosplay, fashion, art, creators, and Japan.

From October 4 to October 6, the convention will be held this year in over 16,000 square meters at the Messe Erfurt. According to the organizers, you can expect guests of honor, artists, workshops, panels, autograph sessions, exhibitors, and more.

As in last year, there will be a collaboration with Pokémon GO in 2019 again. So visiting this event can be doubly rewarding for you.

Mag Pokémon GO Erfurt 2019

What bonuses are known for 2019? On-site at the MAG Erfurt, there will be increased spawns of certain species, which are Piplup, Chimchar, and Turtwig. The starter Pokémon from Generation 4 in Pokémon.

In addition, there is a bonus that many already know from Community Days: Extended Lure Modules. They will last a full four hours at the event. Also, there are generally supposed to be more Pokémon found at the fair.

What happened last year? In October 2018, the fair also brought rare Eevee encounters to Erfurt. There you could catch the forms M, A, G, and !. For players, this was certainly a reason to visit this event or to stay close to the fair.

Whether these species will surpriseingly visit the fair this year is still uncertain.

With the enhanced Adventure Sync, Pokémon GO finds rare Pokémon when the app is closed.

How to get to the event? To see how far the journey is for you, we will show you a map extract here.

Pokémon GO Erfurt Map
  • If you come from Leipzig, you have to drive about 116 kilometers
  • From Nuremberg it is 169 kilometers to Erfurt
  • Hannover is about 185 kilometers away from Erfurt
  • From Frankfurt am Main to Erfurt, it is about 211 kilometers

Who should visit? Gaming fans who want to know more about games, cosplay, and more, or simply enjoy engaging with the topic, can likely have a lot of experiences at the fair.

For Pokémon trainers who are after rare Pokémon, there are currently no strong arguments. The starters from Generation 4 are likely less exciting for most players. If the announcement expands to include other Pokémon, the event would be much more interesting for trainers.

However, anyone who could not catch a Shiny Turtwig during Community Day can try their luck again at this event.

Anyone interested in an outing should check the MAG website to get a picture of the program and then decide for themselves.

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GTA Online: Get 101,000 $ in less than 1 minute – Here’s how

In GTA Online there is a time trial active. We show you how to easily beat the time and take home 101,000 GTA dollars. This way, you can quickly make a lot of money.

How do you win the money? In GTA Online, time trials rotate weekly. You can find the races publicly accessible on the world map.

The challenge is to reach the finish line within the given time. If you have an accident, you might as well forget about the race and restart it.

If you make it to the finish line within the given time, you will receive a one-time reward of 101,000 GTA dollars.

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Which race are we talking about? Here we show you a guide to Tongva Valley – one of the shorter time trials in GTA Online.

How to win the time trial in Tongva Valley within the time limit

The course of the race: The route of this race is extremely easy to memorize, as you only need to turn once. For the rest of the race, simply follow the road. We have highlighted the route for you on the map in purple.

GTA 5 Online Time Trial Tongva Valley Course
You start at the top in the north, need to turn left about halfway through the course, and then follow the road again

This is how the ride goes: The start is at a rest area. Then drive full throttle, also using the shoulder. Be mindful of vehicles that may turn right. Follow the road as long as you can see this large building with a sign above it. There, you turn left:

GTA 5 Online Time Trial Tongva Valley Turn
On the map with the race course, this building is marked with a “!”

Now follow the road to the finish. Depending on the time of day, there may be more or less traffic. Be cautious in the tight streets to avoid accidents.

Video tutorial: The route is quite self-explanatory. We have embedded a video from GTA-Series for you so you can see the course in advance.

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Can the race be repeated? You can race as many times as you want, but you can only win the 101,000 GTA dollars once. If you reach the finish line on time again, you will only receive consolation prizes ranging from 2,000$ to 4,000$.

Which car should be used? In this race, speed is key. Therefore, take the fastest car from your garage that you can handle well on the road. This is important when you need to maneuver through traffic.

We recommend using the Vigilante for this time trial. It’s the Batmobile in GTA. The vehicle has an integrated rocket boost that propels you quickly towards the finish. Additionally, you can quickly get back to top speed if you happen to have an accident.

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Players report even more bugs in WoW Classic that aren’t bugs – do you know them?

Blizzard has expanded the list of bugs in WoW Classic that aren’t bugs but are reported nonetheless. This time, some curious features are included that can provoke astonishment.

The following bugs have been reported: For some time now, Blizzard has been maintaining a list of bugs in WoW Classic that aren’t actually bugs. Players report circumstances they consider incorrect, which indeed were the case in WoW Classic. Nine new “bugs” have been added with an update from September 27:

  • Shield hand attacks triggered by the next weapon swing incur no dual-wielding penalty.
  • Eternal Quintessences are not yet available and will come in a later phase of Classic.
  • Stuns from proc effects are not reduced by other stun effects and do not cause diminishing returns.
  • Many plans and recipes from the Thorium Brotherhood appear only in later phases.
  • Training dummies in Undercity cannot be attacked. There were no such dummies in Classic.
  • Triggers of “Overwhelm” are lost when the warrior switches targets.
  • The Eye of Shadow has a significantly higher drop rate than many players think.
  • The objective of the quest “The Touch of Zanzil” is not correctly completed when players lie down without having Doc Mixilpixil targeted.
  • A summoned infernal that is no longer controlled by the warlock only attacks enemies in PvP or those on its threat table. If no targets are in range, it disappears.
WoW Legion PreEvent Westfall Infernal

This is not the first time the list needs to be expanded. Already with the first update, players actively used the reporting function and added 3 bugs that aren’t bugs to the list.

Where does the astonishment come from?

This concerns the players: Particularly two things from the list continue to occupy the players. The first is the training dummies, as many players likely know them from pirate servers. However, they truly never existed in Classic.

Players used the dummies on the other servers to easily train their weapon skills. In World of Warcraft, these only appeared between The Burning Crusade and Wrath of the Lich King. However, they could not be used to increase weapon skills. This was only accomplished with specific abilities on certain dummies.

In Legion, there were even training dummies in the class halls.

The second point concerns the shield hand attacks. Players considered this a bug because it seemed too strong to many. However, the fact that these attacks actually receive no penalty and thus are less likely to miss benefits many melee classes.

Did you know about the new “bugs” that aren’t actually bugs, or did you report them as well?

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How brazenly the MMORPG Eternal Magic steals from WoW and GW2

Eternal Magic is a new MMORPG that has just entered open beta. The initial reactions to the game have been quite positive, but particularly in PvP, there are many elements copied from other games.

Where is it copied? On September 26, Eternal Magic, an MMORPG from China, started its open beta. The first players have now reached the PvP and encountered some interesting maps there.

One of these maps strongly reminds players of the Hammer of the Skies map from Guild Wars 2. The basic layout and even the details are nearly identical, as reddit user addol95 documented in a screenshot:

However, if you think that this one place could be a coincidence, you will find plenty of other images that show the opposite.

Which other games are being copied? In a YouTube video, the user Спейс documented some other cases where assets and layouts of maps have been taken over.

Starting from minute 17:56, it is very clear that Eternal Magic also used the Arathi Basin and the Eye of the Storm from World of Warcraft. The layout and scenery are far too similar.

Other areas from Guild Wars 2 can also be found in the PvP maps. Particularly, the Hammer of the Skies was recycled in almost every detail.

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Players of Chinese Developers Not Surprised

How are players reacting to the copying? Many users on reddit are not surprised at all. For them, Eternal Magic was doomed to fail from the start due to its Chinese developer Duoyi .

As JakhiAD writes:

They are Chinese, what do you expect?

This taps into a common stereotype that Chinese companies shamelessly copy. Blizzard filed a lawsuit against such a clone in August and it wasn’t the first case. Eternal Magic also seems to use assets from other games without any agreement.

There are also games from China that are not copies, such as the MMORPG Perfect World, which has just been released as a mobile game, or Arena of Valor.

How do players generally like the MMORPG? Eternal Magic focuses primarily on PvP and social aspects such as fashion shows, housing, or weddings.

Actually, the MMORPG was not so bad in the eyes of the first players. It was praised especially for its good and fluid combat system, class design, and variety in PvP.

On the other hand, however, the graphics and the real-money shop are bothersome to many players. Thus, reddit user Saget84 summarizes:

As another person already said, the combat system is really good. It is fluid and has a great variety of skills. The rest is more or less an improved mobile game with a lot of cash shop. [..]

The post was written even before the discovery of the copied assets.

Have you had any experiences with Eternal Magic? If so, do you like it?

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