The next raid hour in Pokémon GO is coming up. Tonight you can fight the Altered Form of Giratina more frequently. We summarize counters, time, and key details.
What is the raid hour? Such an event takes place almost weekly in Pokémon GO. In this event series, a specific raid boss appears more frequently for one hour.
Today it’s all about the current legendary Pokémon Giratina. You can encounter it more frequently for one hour today and may even come across a Shiny with some luck.
All important information about the raid hour with Giratina
When does the raid hour start? As usual, the event takes place at 6 PM local time. Then, for one hour on each gym that is not hosting another raid, a Giratina will appear.
Here problems may arise: In New Zealand and Australia, the raid hour is already in progress. It is already 6 PM in the evening there. Players report that their raid eggs are hatching only minutes after 6 PM.
Eggs hatch a few minutes after 6 PM. Source: Reddit
Is Giratina worth it? In terms of strength, the Altered Form of Giratina is not really useful. Its other form, the Origin Forme, is significantly better. You can collect Candy to power up the Origin Forme.
What about Shiny Giratina? Since the return of the legendary Pokémon, Giratina can also be caught as Shiny.
The chances of getting a Shiny are about 1 in 19. This has been the case with all legendary Shinies.
If you don’t feel like facing Giratina, you can fight these raid bosses:
At Destiny 2, there is important information about the release of Shadowkeep. The game will be offline for 24 hours – during this time, you can start the preload on PS4 and Xbox One. The Steam preload is already running.
When is Destiny 2 down for so long? Bungie is currently making the final preparations for the launch of Shadowkeep. A few hours after yesterday the launch trailer was released, Bungie provided important information about a long server downtime and the preload on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
The developers share the following:
On Monday, September 30, Destiny 2 and Destiny 1 will be taken offline in preparation for Shadowkeep.
This maintenance is expected to last 24 hours. Once it ends, Shadowkeep will launch on October 1.
Bungie is not currently providing exact times. With Forsaken, it started on Tuesdays at 7 PM – at the Weekly Reset time. Presumably, the Shadowkeep launch will also occur around 7 PM.
So, Destiny 2 would be offline from Monday 7 PM to Tuesday 7 PM.
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This week, during the night from Thursday to Friday, the final launch details should be announced. Then we will probably learn specific times. We will report on this.
Community Manager Cozmo points out that you need to make a fresh download via Steam. You cannot use the game data obtained through Battle.net for Steam. This preload will not affect the current installation; you just need to choose a different storage space and not overwrite anything:
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How you will spend the 24 hours during which you can’t play Destiny, you now have to figure out for yourself. We recommend reading all articles about Shadowkeep and Season 8 that we have published on MeinMMO in the past weeks and months. And what you can do in the game before the server goes down, you can find out here:
After just a few days, the Demogorgon is getting a small buff in Dead by Daylight . Additionally, matchmaking is finally being fixed again.
The release of the “Stranger Things” chapter of Dead by Daylight has been a few days ago. After a short time, it became clear that the Demogorgon is falling a bit short of expectations and can be countered relatively easily. Therefore, the Demogorgon is now receiving a small buff, which will also ensure that one of its addons is revised. Patch 3.2.1 is already live.
Demogorgon becomes more destructive: The Demogorgon can automatically destroy pallets with the release of Patch 3.2.1 when it attacks them with a special attack (Shred). This forces survivors to aim for more precise timing when trying to stun or stop the Demogorgon by knocking over the pallet.
At the same time, the Demogorgon becomes a bit faster because it can already charge its attack from a distance and rush towards the pallet without having to approach it completely.
Addon “Red Moss” revised: Previously, the Demogorgon could only destroy pallets with “Shred” when using the addon “Red Moss”. Since this is now useless, it is being revised. In the future, it will ensure that the Demogorgon has the “Undetectable” effect for a full 10 seconds after emerging from a portal. During this time, he has neither a terror radius nor can the red stain be seen. However, the addon also ensures that the Demogorgon can use his portals less often, as the cooldown increases to 24 seconds.
Improvement in matchmaking is also live: Another important change concerns the matchmaking in Dead by Daylight. In the days following the release of the “Stranger Things” DLC, there were massive problems. Players at a low rank often had to face other players with much more experience and a better rank. This made many matches dull and simply boring for both sides.
The hotfix now changes the “matchmaking logic” so that groups from “Survive with Friends” face killers that correspond to the level of the strongest survivor. This should resolve many of the issues.
Many more bug fixes: Aside from the major changes, there are also plenty of small bug fixes. For example, the map “The Underground Complex” has been revised to prevent survivors from crawling to safe places where the killer cannot pick them up. Additionally, several bugs have been fixed that caused the game to crash when the Demogorgon used one of its portals. Minor graphical glitches have also been eliminated.
Whether the patch can truly resolve the mentioned difficulties or new problems will emerge remains to be seen.
Have you played the Demogorgon yet? Do you find the buff justified? Or was the killer already strong enough before?
The latest update of World of Warcraft is now active. We reveal to you what is included in the patch and what to expect.
After a long wait, it finally happened today (09/25/2019) and patch 8.2.5 of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth has been deployed. Although this is just a minor “mid-patch,” there are numerous small and larger changes and news that one should be prepared for. We reveal to you which highlights are included in the update and what you can experience starting today.
New models for Worgen and Goblins: After several years of waiting, Goblins and Worgen finally get their new models. They now have better facial animations and generally smoother movements, as their character models have been brought up to a newer standard. Additionally, there are a few new faces and customization options for the two races.
The finale of the war campaign: The war campaign of Battle for Azeroth will come to an end with patch 8.2.5. Those who want to know how the current conflict between Horde and Alliance ends can experience the finale during this patch. Particularly cool: those who have not yet met the requirements for the other parts of the campaign (such as reputation) can now forgo them. The entire campaign can be completed in a single run. You can see both epic cinematics here.
“Party Sync” feature: If you want to play with friends at lower levels, it has now been made particularly easy. Thanks to the new “Party Sync” feature, you can be “downgraded” to the level of your group members. You will be artificially set to a lower level and lose access to abilities and talents that you did not have at the lower level.
You can also play quests again through the feature to help friends with “low-level questing” and be rewarded yourself.
The bee mount is finally here: It was announced at last year’s BlizzCon and then delayed a bit. But starting today, Alliance players have the opportunity to farm a bee mount! The mount is exclusively available for Alliance players, and the quest line for it is a bit hidden. We have given you a first glimpse of it in this article.
New “Refer a Friend” feature: Blizzard has fundamentally redesigned its “Refer a Friend” system and added plenty of new rewards. For every month of game time that a referred friend buys, the referrer now receives rewards. This includes titles, enchantments, cool mounts, and cosmetic armor sets, as well as an exclusive backpack!
Timewalking – Firelands: When the “Timewalking: Cataclysm” event is active, players can experience the Firelands again. From now on, there is a timewalking version of this raid, in which Ragnaros, Fandral Staghelm, and also particularly popular bosses like Alysrazar are once again a real challenge.
Today, on Wednesday, September 25th, the Fortnite servers will be shut down across all platforms (PC/Mac, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, iOS, Android). A new update will be installed. How long will the maintenance take and what does the patch bring? MeinMMO has the answers!
What is happening today in Fortnite? As every week, there will be a new update for Fortnite. Two major gameplay changes are expected. Fortnite announced the update 10.40 with the words: “Reach for the stars”. A hint towards the rocket event at the end of Season 10?
Before players can go on an exploration tour, as in almost every week, the servers will be shut down.
Fortnite servers will be shut down – when and how long?
Downtime starts in the morning: At 9:30 AM local time you may join a new lobby for the last time. At 10:00 AM, the servers will no longer be accessible and Fortnite will be down.
How long will the maintenance take? Based on experiences from the past weeks and months, the work should be completed around midday.
Technical problems or other delays may extend the maintenance work. Should this be the case, you will be informed here.
When will the patch notes come? What changes in the update will be revealed later. Fortnite announced that the patch notes will be released only after the downtime. Then you will find the English patch notes immediately here at MeinMMO.
What new content does update 10.40 bring?
What new things will there be in Battle Royale mode? This time, Fortnite has already indicated two changes that will come with update 10.40. A skill-based matchmaking is to be introduced. The controller settings will be expanded and will allow players detailed customization of their settings.
A preparation for the rocket live event would be very likely, as Fortnite announced the update with the words: “Reach for the stars”. A rocket launch would fit in perfectly.
What does the update bring for Save the World mode? PvE players have been complaining about a content drought in Save the World for a long time. Today’s update is unlikely to change much in this regard. Players can only hope for a new weapon.
What do you think? What will today’s update bring?
The upcoming major Title Update 6 for The Division 2 is slowly taking shape. Many changes can already be tested and evaluated by agents on the PC test servers (PTS). The Exotics are also being revised. We have compiled the possible winners and losers of the upcoming update for you.
New content for The Division 2: The developers announced the next major Title Update 6 for The Division 2 some time ago, set to arrive in October. Testing servers will run until October 1st on PC, allowing agents to provide feedback on the planned changes.
Massive has already published two posts in the Ubisoft forum with preliminary patch notes and emphasized that the current changes on the PTS or in the patch notes are not yet finalized. What ultimately makes it into the game remains to be seen.
Currently, there are several planned changes for the Exotics. The information comes from the preliminary patch notes, and the values may still change.
What criteria will be used to balance the Exotics? The developers want a greater build diversity with the next update. The Exotics play a significant role in these considerations, as many current builds rely on strong exotic primary weapons or the bolstered talents, which then enhance a high-end primary weapon.
We will list the talents of the Exotics and highlight which changes are made to some bonuses.
These are the winners of the update
Sweet Dreams
Sweet Dreams: A melee hit after switching to this weapon grants 60% (previously 35%) bonus armor and activates the Sandman debuff on the hit enemy.
PvP bonus armor remains at 35%
Killing an enemy with the Sandman debuff reactivates the bonus armor.
Sandman: Debuff preventing enemies from using armor kits and being healed.
Dodge: When this weapon is equipped, a dodge roll fills 25% of the current magazine.
New: When the weapon is drawn, a dodge roll increases weapon damage by 50% for 2 seconds.
The exotic shotgun “Sweet Dreams” can be obtained from the Outcasts and offers nice talents for close combat. With one hit on the enemy followed by a shotgun kill, the armor can be fully replenished again. With the new talent, the additional damage in tough situations can make a difference.
Pestilence
The Plague of the Outcasts: After hitting the same enemy 10 times (down from initially 20), that enemy becomes afflicted by the “Plague of the Outcast.” When a infected enemy is killed, the victim leaves a poison cloud for 10 seconds that deals 1,200% (up from initially 200%) weapon damage per second to any enemy in the cloud and applies the debuff Pestilence.
Pestilence: This debuff reduces incoming healing by 50% for 10 seconds. An enemy afflicted with the Pestilence debuff is immediately killed when incapacitated. An enemy can remove pestilence by fully restoring its armor.
Outcast Resilience: While the weapon is holstered, you receive 20% bonus armor for 5 seconds if you are blinded, on fire, or have a bleeding wound.
The “Pestilence” is an exotic LMG available from enemies with a yellow health bar in the Dark Zone. The weapon has many toxic bullets and can infect enemies in no time. The resulting poison cloud when one of these infected is killed deals significantly more damage. This helps to infect more unsuspecting enemies.
Merciless
Shots per minute 400 (previously 260)
Binary Trigger: This weapon is equipped with a binary trigger, firing both when the trigger is pressed or released.
Guerilla Warfare: Pressing the trigger fires detonators that stick into the enemy. Releasing the trigger launches rounds that cause the detonators to explode. For each exploding detonator, 100% (previously 75) damage is added to the other detonators. Only one enemy can be affected by detonators, and a maximum of 5 detonators can be stuck in one enemy.
Brutality: While the weapon is holstered, hitting an enemy has a 5% chance to add 100% (previously 20) additional damage as explosive damage.
The Explosive Sniper Rifle “Merciless” can be dropped by Hyena bosses. To use the detonators efficiently, some practice is necessary; however, the damage to enemies with a lot of health can skyrocket. With the possible enhancements, stacking the detonators is much quicker, and the explosive bodies deal even more damage.
Diamondback
Painful Bite: The Diamondback randomly marks an enemy. If this enemy is hit, the mark is removed and guarantees a critical hit with +20% total damage. Subsequently, or after each reload, another random enemy is marked.
Long Fangs: After hitting 5 marked enemies, +50% reload speed and +20% total damage are granted, and all shots fired are counted as critical hits for 10 seconds.
Skin Shedding: While the weapon is drawn, reloading a round grants +20% (previously 15%) additional armor for 3 seconds. When the weapon is holstered, +8% bonus armor is granted for 2 seconds every time you reload or switch weapons.
New PvP Functions
Headshots against players are now guaranteed critical hits and grant a stack of the “Long Fangs” talent.
NPC targets are also randomly selected through the talent in PvP and grant a stack of “Long Fangs” on hits.
The exotic rifle “Diamondback” was the reward from the expeditions that were briefly available after Title Update 5. The rifle distributes critical hits randomly among the enemies and helps in the holstered state with an armor bonus while reloading. The new PvP functionality rewards accurate agents with planned critical hits against other players.
There are a few losers as well
Eagle Bearer
Base damage is reduced by 15%
Eagle’s Attack:
Precision increases with sustained fire up to 100%.
Headshot kills increase reload speed by +100%, weapon damage by +50% (previously 35), and grant the “Toughness” buff for 10 seconds.
In PvP, the damage boost remains at +35%.
“Toughness” is strengthened by body shots (+1%) and headshots (+5%).
Toughness:
When “Toughness” is activated, 40 – 80% (previously 20 – 80%) of the damage taken is delayed as long as the buff is active.
The delayed damage is reduced with each enemy taken down, to 100% with 3 (previously 5) enemies taken down.
Protected Fire:
While holstered, the weapon provides 10% bonus armor when another weapon is fired.
There is much discussion in the community about the adjustments to the “Eagle Bearer” assault rifle, which is exclusively available in the raid. The reduced base damage is somewhat compensated by the strengthened talents, and delayed damage can now be prevented even better.
Quacking Duck
Swelling Quack: Hits with this weapon increase fire rate by 1% each, up to a maximum of 60%. Reloading resets the buff.
Duck Magazine: Kills with this weapon refill the magazine by 75% (previously 20) and grant a buff for 10 seconds. While the buff is active, each hit increases the magazine capacity by 1, up to a maximum of 60 additional rounds in the magazine. The next kill consumes the buff and completely refills the magazine.
Chatterbox: While the weapon is holstered, reloading 5 seconds after a kill grants a +15% (previously 20) buff to fire rate for 10 seconds.
The exotic submachine gun “Quacking Duck” is obtainable through a parts hunt in the Hyena area and comes with seemingly unlimited bullets. After the update, kills could refill the magazine even further. However, the popular holstered talent is nerfed and provides slightly less fire rate.
Nemesis
The Nemesis is a powerful sniper rifle that can be unlocked through a parts hunt in the invasion missions. This sneaky rifle enhances the damage of the next shot when the trigger is held down for a long time. Additionally, a targeted enemy can be tracked for some time behind walls or objects.
Alongside these already really great talents, the weapon increases headshot damage by 25% while holstered when aiming with the equipped weapon – which the developers find too much now and will reduce this value to 15%. For PvP, the value remains at 10%.
Are there any further known additions to The Division 2? The next update promises a lot, and besides the preliminary patch notes, whose implementation is not yet secure, the developers have already concretely announced other content:
The MMORPG Ashes of Creation has officially released its PvP standalone Apocalypse in Early Access. This means that a first part of the game is now permanently available to you.
What is Apocalypse? The freshly released game Ashes of Creation Apocalypse offers you the opportunity to battle against other players in a battle royale arena.
Its main purpose is to test the server structures and the combat system for the MMORPG. The developers also call it a prequel to Ashes of Creation.
How can I play Apocalypse? To play the PvP standalone, you only need an account on the official website. The game itself is free to play.
After that, you can download the game through a launcher there or through Steam. In both cases, you need to log in with the officially created account.
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How does a round of Apocalypse play out? You can enter a round alone, in pairs, or with up to four players. After that, you will be dropped over a game world and glide onto the battlefield on a griffin.
The goal is to be the last surviving player or surviving group in this world. To achieve this, you may need to hide for long periods, but you inevitably also have to eliminate opponents.
How can I defeat opponents? In the world of Apocalypse, there are various buildings, chests, and other areas where you can find tools for victory. These include:
Weapons
Armor
Spells
Explosive potions
The potions can mainly be used to reshape the world a bit. Officially stated, craters can be blasted into the ground and buildings can be destroyed.
Earn Rewards for the MMORPG
Why is it worth playing Apocalypse? Through a free and an additional paid battle pass, you can already earn some rewards that can then be transferred to the MMORPG.
At least in recent weeks, videos about the horses and also about the otter mounts in Ashes of Creation have been released. The node system has also been introduced:
There is a controversy regarding a product related to Fallout 76: The popular Power Armor helmet, known from a Collector’s Edition, is being recalled in the USA.
Why is the helmet being recalled? Since September 19, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of the Power Armor helmet. It is suspected that the fabric insert in the helmet may contain traces of mold.
Because the mold poses a health risk, the product is now being recalled.
Helmet with Mold Not from Official Power Armor Edition
What’s behind the recall: In a statement, Bethesda said that the affected helmet was not available on the German market. The helmet in question is from an exclusive sales promotion by GameStop North America.
The statement:
The current recall of the Fallout 76 helmets does not affect the Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition. The affected helmets are from an exclusive sales promotion by GameStop North America. They are a separate merchandise product and specifically not the helmet from the Power Armor Edition. This product was never officially sold in Germany. Customers who purchased the helmet at GameStop North America can find more information about the recall on the website of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
We know a similar helmet from a Collector’s Edition that was released at the launch of Fallout 76 with some special content. This edition also included a Power Armor helmet that you can wear. However, this helmet is not affected. They are different helmets.
What is so special about the Power Armor helmet? The edition with the Power Armor helmet sold out long before the launch in November here in Germany. In addition to the helmet, there were also other goodies, such as a carrying bag, 24 small figures, and a map in the edition. It’s great that this edition is not affected by the recall.
The helmet itself has cool sound effects and even a voice changer built in.
The Power Armor Edition
It is not the first time that a product related to Fallout 76 faces criticism. Last year, there were issues with the carrying bag that was included in this edition, which also contains the Power Armor helmet.
The bag was advertised as genuine canvas, but ultimately the product was made of nylon. In the end, the atmosphere became more conciliatory after the genuine canvas bags for buyers were supposed to be provided.
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Fortnite introduces new controller sensitivities and a mode called Combine with update 10.40 where you can test the sensitivities. We will show you what you can set.
What is changing? With update 10.40, you can adjust your controller sensitivity in detail. You will be able to choose from various options to optimize your controller settings. There is also the Combine mode where you can test your settings.
New Controller Settings in Fortnite
A new options screen has been added where you can edit the settings. You can choose from 10 presets for sensitivity. Furthermore, you can optimize in more detail with the advanced settings.
Basic Sensitivity: Here you can adjust the following settings:
Look Sensitivity
Aim Sensitivity
Sensitivity Multiplier (Build Mode)
Sensitivity Multiplier (Edit Mode)
Advanced – Look Sensitivity:
Horizontal Look Speed
Vertical Look Speed
Horizontal Boost when Turning
Vertical Boost when Turning
Boost Delay when Turning
Instant Boost when Building
Advanced – Aim Sensitivity:
Horizontal Look Speed (Aim)
Vertical Look Speed (Aim)
Horizontal Boost when Turning (Aim)
Vertical Boost when Turning (Aim)
Boost Delay when Turning (Aim)
Advanced – Sensitivity:
Resistance when Looking
Input Method when Looking
Strength of Aim Assist
New Aim Assist for Controllers
What is new? With the new aim assist, it will be easier to target enemies even from a distance. The assist detects multiple targets and adjusts the intensity based on an algorithm. This is intended to help when a new target captures the attention of the aim assist.
The option to spam the left trigger has also been removed. This is no longer necessary to quickly aim at enemies. Crosshairs are displayed in red when an enemy is in range but has not yet taken damage.
What kind of mode is this? This mode is all about dexterity. The goal is to reach the target as quickly as possible while eliminating all targets on the way. In this mode, you can test and adjust your new controller settings. Those who wish can warm up in the mode or compete against friends.
In FIFA 20 , EA Sports revealed all OTW players (Ones to Watch). These ratings spotlight the players’ cards (SIB) in the Ultimate Team mode.
These are the OTW cards in FIFA 20: After EA Sports released several OTW players in the past weeks, all Ones to Watch were revealed today, on September 24th.
In total, there are 23 stars in the spotlight – led by Hazard and Griezmann.
These are all OTW players with ratings:
The best OTW players in Ultimate Team
These are the top OTW: The OTW, abbreviated as “SIB” for “Stars in the Spotlight” in German, features Hazard, a player with an overall rating of over 90. Griezmann follows closely with 89.
OTW from the Bundesliga: From the Bundesliga perspective, Coutinho, Hernandez, Brandt, and Thorgan Hazard are included. If you want to build a Bundesliga team, you can try to pull one or more of them from packs or acquire them on the transfer market.
Tips for a strong and affordable Bundesliga team can be found here:
SIB Fan Vote and more information on the Ones to Watch in FUT 20
What is the SIB Fan Vote? When you log into FIFA 20 Ultimate Team now, you will receive a notification for a SIB Fan Vote.
You can choose one of 3 players to become the 24th OTW player. The options are:
Saint-Maximin
Eder Militao
Cutrone
You have until September 27th to vote for your favorite. The winner will receive a dynamic Stars-in-the-Spotlight card, which you can get starting September 28th at 7 PM for a limited time through an SBC.
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When will the 23 OTW players be available? The OTW event starts on September 27, 2019, at 7 PM. After that, you can pull the OTW from packs that may contain rare gold players. EA Sports has not yet revealed how long the packs will be available.
What about my OTW pack? Anyone who pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition of FIFA 20 before August 5th will receive a random OTW player as a preorder bonus. This pack will be available at the start of the OTW event on September 27th.
What are OTW actually? They are dynamic cards – meaning: Every time an OTW player receives a TOTW card or another special card during FUT 20, their OTW card will be automatically adjusted to that card and remain at the higher rating.
In other words: The better the player performs in real football (and receives a special card from EA Sports), the better your OTW card will be throughout the season. There will then be a form boost that reflects the latest values.
As soon as the OTW event starts, the cards will be available in packs. After the event, you can only acquire the OTW through the transfer market, where they are usually very expensive. Most OTW cards are quite sought after.
In Destiny 2 today, September 24th, is the Weekly Reset. The last week of Year 2 begins. Then Shadowkeep heralds the third year of Destiny 2. What does the week bring?
This is the last content of Year 2: When the autumn expansion Shadowkeep launches on October 1st, Season 7 and Year 2 will end simultaneously. The Season 7 roadmap includes these contents for the last Year 2 week, starting today, September 24th:
Witch’s Cauldron – in this PvP mode, you can throw around your super attacks
Bravery Boost – you earn more bravery points in PvP
Ruthlessness Boost – in Gambit, you earn more points
Bungie shows generosity in the end, granting some points boosts so you can still reach certain seasonal objectives, and lets you celebrate your light in the Witch’s Cauldron.
In addition, the weekly reset occurs, giving you these fresh activities.
Nightfall Strikes on September 24th – PS4, PC, Xbox One
You get powerful loot by successfully completing a Nightfall strike and mastering a Nightfall with at least 100,000 points. To accomplish this, you need to activate modifiers on Xur’s challenge map that increase the points multiplier.
The Flashpoint is on Mars this week. Complete this along with the associated adventure to receive 2 powerful rewards.
Ikora Rey rewards the completion of 20 any bounties in the week with a powerful reward.
Petra Venj awaits you starting today in the 1st curse week. If you complete Petra’s mission, the Ascendant Challenge, as well as a total of 8 of her daily bounties, you will receive powerful loot for each of these tasks. The 2nd Ascendant Challenge is active.
Patch 8.2.5 of WoW is already live in America and the first characters are currently playing through the war campaign. Here you can see how the major storyline ends.
A few hours ago, the Patch 8.2.5 went live in America. This includes the final step of the war campaign. The resistance is finally picking up pace and the final battle is approaching.
Spoiler Alert: If you don’t want to know how the war campaign ends, you should not read further!
The first cinematic from Patch 8.2.5 – Planning the attack
Before the battle: In preparation for the siege, Saurfang invites young Anduin and the remaining resistance members. They are planning an attack on Orgrimmar and are thinking about who the next Warchief could be.
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The second cinematic – The fight of Saurfang against Sylvanas
The final battle for Orgrimmar: The siege of the resistance forces is picking up speed. The troops have gathered outside Orgrimmar, and the siege is about to begin. There are a few quests where you break the initial resistances before the siege is supposed to start. But then Saurfang appears and wants to challenge Sylvanas to Mak’gora – a duel for the leadership of the Horde. At that exact moment, this long cinematic begins:
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This is what can be seen: The battle against Sylvanas begins and Saurfang seems to have no chance. Even though he has received Anduin’s weapons, Sylvanas keeps him at a distance effortlessly and severely injures him. She mocks him a little and then becomes the victim of a counterattack. However, it is just a small wound.
She loudly declares that the Horde has no value and that everyone around her has no value.
Just when Saurfang wants to continue the fight, Sylvanas casts a spell that instantly kills Saurfang. The hero of the Horde and leader of the rebellion falls. Sylvanas, however, transforms into a magical “cloud of smoke” and disappears, leaving the Horde behind.
Afterward, the remaining Horde characters, who have stood by Sylvanas until now, open the gate of Orgrimmar so that Saurfang’s body can be brought “home”.
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The professional player and streamer Ninja, who gained a lot of attention through Fortnite, has a clear opinion on the new matchmaking and the bots that are set to be added to the game soon. Here’s what he thinks.
Which bots are meant? The “bots” are computer-controlled opponents. They will be added in Season 11 to play against real players. This is intended to help beginners practice and improve.
“Will it then be easier for stream snipers?”
What does the streamer Ninja think about the changes? Ninja commented in a stream that he doesn’t know what to think about these changes. He seems concerned about the stream snipers who would then find it even easier to troll streamers.
Why would stream snipers have an easier time? The leaderboard would be accessible to everyone. The stream snipers would see if they are at the same skill level as the streamers and then try to get into the same match. This way, they can troll the streamers even more often.
What does he think about the bots? Ninja wonders how the bots would function. Whether they can also build and push players. He asks: “Is there then a world where no bots are active anymore because one is too strong, or will the bots simply get stronger?” Overall, he seems unable to imagine that.
He adds: “I am a player who can have a lot of fun in the competitive scene if I want to.” He does not know whether it would be easier and more fun for beginners if bots played against them.
Here is the video of Ninja reacting to the changes:
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The launch trailer for Destiny 2 has been released. Watch it here in German.
Bungie has now released: Today, on September 24th at 6 PM, the launch trailer for the upcoming autumn expansion Shadowkeep – or “Season of the Shadows” – was unveiled. In exactly one week, on October 1st, Shadowkeep will then be released.
Several hours in advance, Bungie teased this trailer with the words “Listen to the shadows …” You should listen to the shadows. What the shadows have to say, you will learn in this trailer. We have it in German for you:
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You see this in the video: Eris Morn speaks to you in the trailer. She says you should listen to the shadows. They whisper “Death”.
Then you see the Guardians presumably in the Citadel of the Hive on the Moon. A creepy voice says: “Welcome, we have been waiting.” Morn reveals that “It knows we are coming.” She can feel it.
Then some action-packed scenes on the Moon are shown – with the urging that you should illuminate the Moon with your light. Tanks shoot rhythmically to the music and it lists what awaits you in Shadowkeep. From new quests and exotic gear to a new dungeon, a new raid, and PvP content to the Season of the Undying – which is included in Shadowkeep. Finishers and Armor 2.0 are also shown.
Here you can see the trailer in the original English version:
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This is Shadowkeep: This expansion marks the start of Year 3 of Destiny 2. The Guardian adventures continue with a story about Eris Morn and the Moon.
Bungie writes about the story: As the heroes of the last safe city turn their focus to areas far away in the galaxy, new nightmares rise from an ancient evil that once lay dormant beneath the surface of the Moon. Awakened by Eris Morn’s curiosity, this evil poses a threat that even Eris does not understand.
In Shadowkeep, you must return to the Moon – this location was already present in Destiny 1 – and venture into a mysterious citadel of the Hive. You must help Eris eliminate the nightmares before they plunge humanity back into an age of darkness.
Eris Morn brings her glowing sphere along – and all sorts of dangers
In addition to the new story, you can expect a lot of new loot, new activities, a revamped armor system, a season pass system, new gameplay features like finishers, and unlimited power. We have summarized all the important information about Shadowkeep here:
The MMORPG Astellia is currently in headstart. The first players are now sharing their experiences and many are speaking very positively about the new game.
How did the headstart for Astellia go? On September 22 at 2:00 AM, the headstart for Astellia officially began. However, the MMORPG struggled with problems and server crashes, especially in Europe, during the first hours.
Since Saturday afternoon, Astellia has been running continuously, aside from two spontaneous maintenance periods, much to the delight of the players.
When is the official release? Currently, only players who previously purchased the legendary package (100 euros) or the platinum package (60 euros) can experience Astellia.
What do the first players say about Astellia? The sentiment towards the game on the Astellia reddit is currently very positive. Therefore, user Venstar90 opened a thread wishing for more hype around the game:
The scenery, the combat, the music, the atmosphere, the cutscenes, everything is significantly better than I expected.
Why the hell is the game not hyped?
In this thread, many users agree that Astellia deserves more attention and that players are unfairly “hating” the game in many areas.
What does Astellia do well? In the comments on reddit, the combat system is particularly praised:
At the forefront of the praise are the skill queues. Thanks to these, you can assign multiple skills to one button, which then become usable when the previously used skill is on cooldown.
On the other hand, players also like the Astels. They are supposed to meaningfully expand the combat system and not just be useless companions.
The reddit user Vz-Rei, who already has a character at the maximum level of 50, summarized the key points:
The game is really fun. It’s a classic Korean MMO, but it feels fair. No Pay2Win.
I particularly like the combination of Astels and their use in bosses, dungeons, and challenging quests for multiple players (Louise at level 20 # whocanrelate).
In terms of optimization, I haven’t heard any complaints in the guild; my PC can handle any settings.
He also praises the crafting, which he describes as “Runescape-Lite.”
Comparisons with other MMORPGs: Not only Vz-Rei makes comparisons to other MMORPGs. A complete reddit thread revolves around whether Astellia is similar to the MMORPG Aion.
The classes may not have similarities, but the fundamental gameplay certainly does. DemonicToys666 says:
One reason I like Astellia is that it plays very similarly to Aion. If you like Aion’s gameplay but want to experience something new, you’ll like Astellia.
Also, user the_guilty_party describes the two games as “cousins,” with Astellia being the more modern version featuring faster combat and new features, but you have to forgo the wings.
Boring quests and language issues
What does Astellia not do well? One major criticism of Astellia is the quests, which usually appear in large numbers but always consist of the same tasks.
The graphics are also not up to date, as user Ellendjenteres points out:
The game runs on DirectX 9 and the Unreal Engine 3. People complain that this is not up to date and therefore the game looks bad.
And Lolis. That’s a reason for some to like it, while others hate it for the same.
Players also have concerns about the endgame. User dnotel writes:
The game is generic as hell. If you like that, then you haven’t played any other MMORPG before. Wait until you reach the endgame and you’ll be bored after exactly one week.
The endgame is supposed to consist mainly of legendary dungeons, crafting and legendary equipment, PvP and the area Avalon.
What about the German language? One downside from our comments at Mein-MMO is the half-hearted implementation of the German texts in the game. User Bodicore writes:
Typical Asian developers again. All texts are in German at release…
The truth is, if you can’t speak English, you won’t understand much of the story, skills and interface are in German, but quest texts and cutscenes maybe only 30%.
The issues, especially at the beginning of the game, can also be confirmed by us as editorial staff. Community Manager Venecia provides a reason for this in the forum: Community Manager Venecia in the forum:
Especially in the first 10 levels of the game, our development team has implemented numerous new content. However, our localization team has not yet been able to tackle this, and that’s why it currently appears to you as if a large part of the game is in English or “Denglisch.”
This is not particularly pleasant since many players form their opinion at the beginning of the game.
Our localization team will now focus on this issue, and by early October, this part of the game should also be available to you in German. Thank you very much for your understanding and patience with us.
Astellia, a traditional theme park MMORPG
Who is Astellia suitable for? As the author of this article, I have already invested many hours in Astellia. The reason for this is mainly that the MMORPG does not make any major mistakes:
Those who have no issues with traditional quests, the very linear story, and the graphics, and can overlook or tolerate the cries of the Astels, will definitely find many enjoyable hours in this buy-to-play MMORPG.
Along with Astellia, the buy-to-play MMORPG ArcheAge Unchained will also be released soon. Which game suits you better?
The open beta of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is over, and many players are still in awe. However, some details need to be revised, according to fans.
How well is the game received? The latest installment of the Call of Duty series is celebrated by players. Already during the first beta weekend, there were almost only positive comments about the game. The well-known streamer Shroud even called it the best CoD game of all time.
On Twitch, nearly 100,000 people watched the new installment simultaneously at peak times. The competitor Fortnite was put in its place there.
However, despite all the positive vibes, some players also report annoying bugs or gameplay mechanics that are not well-received.
7 Things Beta Testers Criticize
Where do the criticisms come from? The remarks come from the players themselves. We have looked into this on Reddit, YouTube, and various other forums.
It’s important to know: So far, players could only try the beta version of Modern Warfare. It is common in a beta that things are tested and some details do not run smoothly yet.
Spawn Points in the Arms of the Opponents
What is the problem? One of the hottest topics during the beta was the spawn points. Various players show that they can practically stand in the opponents’ respawn point and eliminate dozens of rivals without any problems.
This causes annoyance among many fans. You can no longer prepare properly for the opponent, as they often defeat you before you can run properly.
What are players saying? Various threads on Reddit showcase the mentioned problem. Some players even call it the most important problem that Infinity Ward needs to fix.
For example, GJM1287 says: “I am glad they have two weekends to test the beta. This way they can really look at the problems and hopefully fix them before launch.”
What does the developer say? Infinity Ward has responded to this as well. In a Reddit post, they made it clear that the spawn system will be revised again before launch.
Bugs with Opponents’ Hitboxes
What is the problem? Various clips show that the opponents’ hitboxes are partly bugged. Especially the shotgun is affected by these issues.
There are videos showing that you shoot an opponent up close, but it is not counted as a hit. Only after several attempts is the opponent finally eliminated.
Damage Counts Oddly at Times
What is the problem? Normally, firefights go such that the shooter who hits first also gets the kill, as they have fired more shots.
However, reports of problems in such situations are on the rise in Modern Warfare. Many times, players have been eliminated even though they shot their opponent first. Here, a good balance does not seem to have been found yet.
Some players are handling this change really well, but many are still complaining. For example, it is mentioned on Reddit: “We need the standard minimap back; I understand that Infinity Ward tried to do something different, but it is an unnecessary change.”
Sound is Too Loud and Steps are Too Quiet
What is the problem? These difficulties are expressed by the Twitch streamer Shroud. For him, the game is perfect, but the sound and screen shaking is causing him trouble. Especially things like killstreaks are extremely loud when used.
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Thus, the former CS:GO pro says: “Screen shaking and noises, there are so many sounds, everything is so loud that steps are almost impossible to hear. Nevertheless, the game feels good.”
What does the developer say? These concerns from Shroud have also been addressed. In a Recap of the Beta, it was stated that work is also being done on sound and screen shaking. How extensive changes can be expected remains to be seen.
Negative Opinions on Matchmaking
40 maps could come to Modern Warfare. At least that’s what a leak suggests:
What is the problem? Several players have shared their experiences with matchmaking. The YouTuber S0ur shows in a video that the beta actually implements a strong skill-based matchmaking system.
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This does not sit well with every tester. Especially good players say they are annoyed by this. They are always in a lobby with other strong players and have to exert themselves extremely. While it can be fun at times, one also wants to celebrate some successes more easily.
What are players saying? GamingHermit2k17 says on Reddit: “Skill-based matchmaking is so bad. It completely destroys multiplayer when you deal with extreme try-hards every day. It’s no fun at all.”
Diverse Graphics Bugs
What is the problem? Many graphical bugs will surely be fixed before the launch of Modern Warfare, but they were prevalent in the beta.
For instance, buildings and streets suddenly have completely different colors and appear colorful. This also leads to difficulties in recognizing opponents.
40 maps could come to Modern Warfare. At least that’s what a leak suggests:
Google has announced a Play Pass. We explain which games and apps are included in the Google Play Pass, what is needed, and what else you need to know about Google’s new subscription.
What is Google Play Pass? The Google Play Pass is a subscription service from Google for its own app store. In contrast to Apple Arcade, there is access not only to games but also to paid apps. There are currently no exclusive deals. Below we explain:
What the Google Play Pass costs and what is included
PS4 players are eagerly waiting for the release of the free games from PS Plus for October 2019. We will show you which free games for the PlayStation 4 fans can expect.
When will the games be revealed? Normally, the games for PS Plus are revealed on the Wednesday before the first Tuesday of the new month. Anyone doing the math will realize that this should be the case tomorrow.
Players on the PlayStation 4 are now eagerly awaiting the reveal on September 25th. If everything goes according to plan, the games should be finalized at 5:30 PM.
For PS4 players, this is always an exciting event, as the rotation of free games allows you to discover games you might have overlooked. Sometimes older beloved titles are included in the selection, bringing nostalgia to fans.
When will the new PS Plus games be active? After the announcement of the games, you will have to wait a little longer. Only on Tuesday, October 1st, can you play them.
Until then, you can still play the free games from September.
Predictions for PS Plus in October 2019 on PlayStation 4
In so-called “prediction threads”, fans regularly collect their guesses as to which games will be free in the upcoming month. On Reddit , these posts receive many upvotes and comments.
The most popular guess: Based on the number of upvotes, a user leads with the claim that a horror game will probably make it into the selection. After all, it is October, and that fits with Halloween.
Which game that would be, the user leaves open. Players suggest in the replies games like The Last of Us (Remastered). Others find this questionable, as the game has already sold exceptionally well, and a large part of players already owns the title, it is debated.
However, since The Last of Us 2 is supposed to be presented in more detail tonight, on September 24th at 10 PM, it is likely that the Remastered version of The Last of Us will become part of the ongoing advertising campaign for the PS Plus game.
Others are also thinking about the horror action-adventure Dying Light as a highlight in October.
Other guesses: The following games are also frequently suggested for PS Plus in October:
The third-person shooter The Order: 1886
The action RPG Vampyr
The survival horror Resident Evil 7
The first-person shooter Killzone: Shadow Fall
Which games do you wish for PS Plus in October 2019? Write your desired titles in the comments.
PlayStation Plus offers you benefits in the PS Store
What does PS Plus bring? With a subscription to the PS Plus service, you receive two free games every month. You then pay a fee for the subscription, which costs around €60 per year depending on the version.
Additionally, as a PS Plus member, you receive special discounts in the PlayStation Store and access to online multiplayer.
Do you keep free games from PS Plus without a subscription? Without an active subscription, you cannot play the games you secured as free games from PS Plus. However, they remain recorded on your account. When you restart the subscription, you regain access to these games.
In Pokémon GO, the altered form of Giratina has returned. We show you how to defeat the legendary Pokémon in a trio at level 25.
When is the chance for Giratina? You now have almost a month to encounter the legendary Pokémon in the current raids. It will be available until October 17 and also brings its shiny version.
So you are not always dependent on large raid groups, we show you here how you can easily defeat Giratina at level 25.
How to defeat the altered form of Giratina with just three players
Use these counters: A big advantage in the fight against Giratina is its many weaknesses. You can use Pokémon of the types Ice, Ghost, Dark, Dragon, and Fairy.
Use these tips: Fight together with friends with whom you have a high friendship level. That way, you can have a massive bonus in battle, especially when fighting with best friends.
But the weather also plays a role. Fog and snow are currently unlikely, but windy weather occurs more often in autumn. Then, you can effectively use your dragon Pokémon.
In our calculations, however, we did not consider the weather. So even without a weather bonus, you can easily take on Giratina in a trio.
Meet these requirements: At this low level, it is essential that your Pokémon are actually at level 25. You also need to rely on a good friendship level. If you are best friends with all players, it will just about work.
The best counter against Giratina is Rayquaza
Use these Pokémon: Even at this low level, the options for counters are great. Especially dragon Pokémon are good.
Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Salamence with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Palkia with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Dialga with Fire Breath and Draco Meteor
Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Giratina (Altered Form) with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Defeat Giratina at level 30 – Here’s how
Meet these requirements: Here you have a bit more leeway. If you use the counters mentioned above, then the friendship level is not as crucial anymore. If you need more options, you should focus on friendship again.
Use these Pokémon: At level 30, you can use Pokémon of all effective types. The selection is large.
Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Latios with Fire Breath and Dragon Claw
Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball
Snorunt with Fake Out and Avalanche
Hydreigon with Fire Breath and Dark Pulse
Glaceon with Frost Breath and Avalanche
Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
Defeat Giratina at level 35 – Here’s how
Meet these requirements: There are no real requirements here anymore. Just pay attention to the right moves of the Pokémon. If you need more options again, you should also focus on friendship levels.
Latias and Latios are solid counters
Use these Pokémon: Here come several Pokémon that are normally not used in battles. So if you are looking for alternatives, you can use the following Pokémon at level 35:
Latias with Fire Breath and Outrage
Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
Rhyperior with Mud-Slap and Dark Pulse
Absol with Mud-Slap and Dark Pulse
Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
Defeat Giratina at level 40 – Here’s how
Meet these requirements: With Pokémon at level 40, you should have no problems in a trio. If you want to let different Pokémon fight, then focus on the friendship level.
Use these Pokémon: In addition to the over 20 Pokémon you can already use, five more monsters are added, provided they are at level 40.
Alola Exeggutor with Dragon Tail and Dragon Pulse
Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Houndoom with Mud-Slap and Foul Play
Roserade with Frost Breath and Avalanche
Ursaring with Shadow Claw and Play Rough
How difficult is the battle really? If you are already at a high level and have enough strong counters, you will have no issues with the altered form of Giratina in a trio.
In pairs, you can only defeat Giratina in windy weather. However, you should then use a dragon team at maximum level. This is therefore only for real experts.
There are also news about the EX Raids with Mewtwo:
The fact that an MMORPG is being released for smartphones is no longer a rarity today. However, the new ArcheAge Walk has a special feature. It mixes elements from Pokémon GO with those of an RPG to attract players.
What is ArcheAge Walk? The mobile game is set to become an MMORPG that takes place in the universe of ArcheAge. It operates based on location, meaning you will need to move and cover distances in the real world, similar to Pokémon GO.
So far, it is known:
Players will be able to fight monsters as in other MMORPGs.
Features like housing and personal vehicles are expected to play a significant role.
The game is supposed to be fun and provide a great sense of achievement.
How exactly the location-based technology will be utilized is still unknown, but screenshots provide a first glimpse into a possible system.
What do the images show? In the first image, you can see the character interface and the equipped gear. The second image shows the housing. There, the player is currently placing a piece of furniture.
The third image is the most exciting because it gives an insight into the game world. Apparently, you need to move in order to encounter opponents.
Who is behind ArcheAge Walk? The new mobile game is said to be developed by Life MMO Corp. They have signed a contract with XLGames, the developer of ArcheAge.
Life MMO Corp is a subsidiary of Kakao Games, which is known as the publisher of PUBG and the MMORPG competitor Black Desert.
Correction: Originally, it was stated here that Kakao Games was involved in the development of Black Desert Mobile. This is not correct, as Pearl Abyss has informed us. BDO Mobile is only developed and distributed by Pearl Abyss.
Fishing in Black Desert Mobile
How far along is the development of ArcheAge Walk? Kakao Games announced just yesterday, on September 23, that there is a collaboration between the companies.
According to mmorpg.org.pl, ArcheAge Walk is not expected to be released in Korea until the second half of 2020. Whether it will even come to the West is currently unknown.
In August, another mobile MMORPG was released in Germany. You can play it now:
