Before the LoL Worlds 2019, G2’s star says: We will win or Fnatic

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The LoL Worlds 2019 are coming. For 7 years, Asian teams dominated the World Championships of League of Legends. 2019 is supposed to be different. After a strong season, G2 Esports’ jungler, Jankos, declares his team the favorite. Either they win or Fnatic. It seems that Europe no longer fears the Asian teams.

Who is G2 Jankos? The Pole Marcin “Jankos” Jankowski is the star player of G2 Esports, the dominant team of League of Legends in Europe in recent months.

G2 Esports won both splits in the European LoL league LEC in 2019, eliminated the strong Koreans led by Faker at the “MSI,” and ultimately won the tournament. And G2 Esports was already one of the surprise teams of the LoL Worlds 2018.

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Jankos is considered one of the key players. He was voted MVP of the current season. Thus, he is the best player in Europe.

Jankos speaks with the Polish site eweszlo.pl about the current situation before the World Championship.

Either we win the LoL Worlds or Fnatic

This is what Jankos says before the World Championship:

“I think Europe will win the Worlds – either us or Fnatic.”

At the moment, Jankos is focusing on the group stage and his own training. The group stage of the Worlds is critical, as you never know what can happen in a single game.

Regarding the opposing teams, he says:

“I think we can beat anyone. We have played against IG, RNG, and SKT. We managed to beat SKT, and they are number 1 in Korea, so we can probably beat teams like Griffin and DAMWON as well.

The big unknown is the players from FunPlusPhoenix in China, who look really strong. Jankos would like to face them. He has never played against them.

Jankos says that G2 Esports wants to tone down the aggressiveness. They want to be calmer and take fewer risks.

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G2 Esports managed to defeat Faker and SKT1 at the MSI. He has already announced his revenge.

That’s why it’s special: Jankos’ statement shows the changed world of League of Legends since the Worlds 2018. While Asians were considered clear favorites in the World Championships for years, this year is more balanced.

And G2 Esports sees great chances for themselves.

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Power dynamics in LoL have shifted

This is how it has been all these years: Since 2018, the power structure in LoL seems to be somewhat out of balance. For the last 7 years, Europe hardly played a role:

  • In 2011, Fnatic won the LoL Worlds, back then it was only about $100,000 prize money.
  • Starting in 2012, the prize pools rose to millions, but European teams no longer reached the finals:
  • Between 2012 and 2014, the finals of the LoL Worlds were a matter between South Korea and China.
  • Between 2015 and 2017, the finals were even only between two Korean teams each time.
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What was different in 2018? At the LoL Worlds 2018, the Korean teams suddenly disappointed across the board. Two European teams, Fnatic and G2 Esports, made a big impact. However, it wasn’t enough for victory, which went to the Chinese team Invictus Gaming.

If Wunder wants to play WoW all day, he should do so

This is what he says about the WoW situation: His teammate Wunder got the team G2Esports a $1000 fine from Riot Games. Jankos says it was due to a picture circulating of Wunder playing WoW Classic on a Riot PC. That just can’t happen.

Even if Wunder should play WoW all day, Jankos still trusts him enough that he is the best top laner. If Wunder needs that to take a break from League of Legends, he can do it.

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WoW Classic is currently appealing to many gamers.

As a team, they often go out to eat or to the movies, but they still play a lot, probably more than others.

Jankos himself probably enjoys playing WoW Classic as well.

Who are the favorites?

What do the bookmakers think? Jankos names G2 Esports and Fnatic as his favorites. For bookmakers, the circle of favorites at the LoL Worlds 2019 is currently large (via nicerodds):

Both teams are indeed among the extended favorites, but 8 teams are relatively close together:

  • SK Telecom T1 with star player Faker
  • Funplus Phoenix – the big unknown from China
  • G2 Esports – Jankos’s team
  • Royal Never Give Up – the favorites before the LoL Worlds 2018
  • and Invictus Gaming – the actual champions from 2018
  • Griffin – the number 1 team from Korea, who looked so strong all year
  • Fnatic, the second team from Europe
  • and Damwon Gaming, the third team from Korea

The odds range here between 5.5 to 1 (SKT) and 11 to 1 (Damwon Gaming). After that, there is a significant gap.

However, the betting odds do not indicate a clear favorite.

Last year, the LoL Worlds were so crazy that of 3.8 million participants, only one was still in the running very early. However, he also could not predict the final matches correctly.

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Star player Uzi and RNG won the MSI in 2018 and were considered favorites for the Worlds – They failed against Jankos and G2 Esports.

G2 Esports could make LoL history in 2019

That’s why G2 Esports could make history in 2019: No team has managed in history to win both splits at home, the MSI, and the Worlds.

G2 Esports only needs the Worlds for this “perfect run.”

If G2 Esports succeeds in winning, it would be an incredible season and they would clearly show that something has really changed in the LoL world.

Jankos says:

“Last year, RNG won both splits and the MSI. But at the Worlds, they were eliminated by us. I hope we will be the first team in history to achieve the “full run.””

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Pokémon GO returns the Transform form of Giratina – This time also as Shiny

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In Pokémon GO the next raid boss for September and October has been announced. The Altered Form of Giratina will be coming and will debut as a Shiny.

When is Giratina coming? The Altered Form will be the next legendary raid boss. Starting from September 23 at 10 PM – that is when Mewtwo disappears – it will be available. It will remain for almost a month until October 17.

It will be the first time that a form of Giratina will also be available as a Shiny. Since you have almost a month, you will have good chances of getting a Shiny.

Everything you need to know about the return of Giratina

What does the Shiny look like? You will easily recognize the Shiny version. The areas of Giratina’s body that are normally red are now light blue, and its entire body is light gold instead of gray.

Shiny Giratina

Will there be raid hours? In addition to the raid hour with Mewtwo on October 8, there will also be such an event with Giratina. Already next week, on September 25, you will find increased rates of Giratina starting at 6 PM for one hour.

Other raid hours are not known. It remains to be seen whether this will be the only one. After all, there was recently almost every Wednesday a raid hour.

Is Giratina worth it? The Altered Form of Giratina is unfortunately the inferior form. The Origin Form, however, is one of the best attackers of Ghost type.

The Altered Form has worse stats and does not have good moves. As a fighter, you won’t be able to use the Altered Form unless there are changes to its moves.

Giratina

How do I defeat Giratina? This Pokémon is of Ghost and Dragon type and has numerous weaknesses. It is susceptible to the types Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice. The best counters are Rayquaza, Palkia, and Salamence.

You will need 3 good players for Giratina. If you use the right counters, you can defeat it fairly easily in a trio. With just two players, you can only manage it in windy weather and with Dragon-type Pokémon.

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In FIFA 20, the Bundesliga POTM is known: How strong is Lewandowski?

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In FIFA 20, Lewandowski is the first Bundesliga POTM. As the Player of the Month for August, he receives an upgraded special card in Ultimate Team. How strong is he now and when does one get the Player-of-the-Month card?

What is POTM in FIFA 20? In the Ultimate Team mode of FIFA 20, the POTM is awarded monthly from the Premier League and also from the Bundesliga by EA Sports. These are the Players of the Month who have particularly stood out for their strong performances on the real football pitch in the past month. In FUT 20, they are rewarded with upgraded cards that can be earned through SBCs.

For the Bundesliga POTM in August, the candidates were:

  • Lewandowski
  • Osako
  • Sabitzer
  • Sancho
  • Schmid
  • and Werner

6 candidates from the Bundesliga were up for election. EA Sports let fans vote for their favorite in the last days and now it is known: Robert Lewandowski from FC Bayern Munich could win the first POTM title in the Bundesliga.

The rating of Lewandowski’s POTM card in FUT 20

This is the POTM card in FIFA 20:

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When the Top 100 in FIFA 20 were revealed, many fans complained about Lewandowski’s overall rating as he had fallen below 90. With this POTM card, he gets back the 90 that many fans demanded.

Compared to his standard card, every value is increased, especially shooting (by 2 points) and passing (by 3 points). Here you see his standard card for comparison with an overall rating of 89:

lewandowski standard

When will you get POTM Lewandowski in FIFA 20? According to EA Sports, you will have to wait just under a week for this Player-of-the-Month card. It will be available starting September 27 in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team.

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How do you get it? You will need to complete a group SBC, which means multiple Squad-Building Challenges, to obtain this untradeable card.

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In SBCs, you can plan a team according to certain requirements and exchange the team along with the cards for a reward. The cards used are then irrevocably gone, but you have secured the reward.

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FIFA 20 Web App is now live – Here is the link to login

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Today, the Web App for FIFA 20 is launching. What is the release time in Germany? Is a download required for the Ultimate Team app? When does the login start? Here you can find all the information about when the FUT app will launch. We will keep an eye on the FUT Web App, Reddit, and Twitter all day long.

Today starts the FUT 20 season: EA Sports has officially announced on the Web App page that the Web App for FIFA 20 goes live today, on September 18, 2019. You can start the FUT 20 season today, build your starter Ultimate Team, and earn daily rewards.

Release time of the Web App: EA Sports does not reveal exactly what time the Web App will be available in Germany. The app launches simultaneously worldwide, and thus they want to mitigate the huge rush on the servers a bit.

  • The release time was shortly after 7 PM. Have fun with the Web App.

Update 19:05: There are reports coming in that the app is now live! The login has also started for us. You can find the link here:

Link to the FIFA 20 Web App: Head to the Web App here

Here are quick tips for starting FUT 20:

Update 19:47: A lot of players are in the app. Some are reporting on Reddit that they are having login issues. Furthermore, some are complaining that no FUT Club is linked to their account. This is likely due to the early access requirements which you will find below.

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Additionally, you will find here everything you need to know about the new seasons in FUT 20, including ranks, tasks, and rewards.

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Requirements to start the EA Sports Web App today

These are the requirements for early access on 18.9.: Not all interested FUT 20 players are allowed to start the season today. Today is merely the early access to the Web App. Here are the requirements for you to start on 18.9.:

  • You must have created a FUT Club in FIFA 19 before August 1, 2019.
  • This FUT 19 Club must be valid until the launch of the FUT 19 Web App. If you deleted it, you will not start FUT 20 today.
  • Additionally, your account must have a “good reputation”. If you have ever been banned or otherwise received negative attention, you may not receive early access.

When is the start without early access? If you are not a FUT 19 veteran, you will only get access to the Web App after you log in for the first time in FIFA 20, create your club in FUT 20, and answer a security question there.

Then you will have to wait until the release of FIFA 20 on September 27 or until the start of the early access offerings.

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Download and Login – What about the Companion App?

Is a download required for the Web App? No, you do not need to download or install anything. The Web App is a desktop application that runs without download on PCs and mobile devices.

How does the login work? We expect there will be login difficulties today at the launch of the Web App, as the servers will be overwhelmed. You will log in with the same credentials and the same security question as in the FUT 19 app.

What about the Companion App? This is the FUT 20 app for iOS and Android devices. This requires a download and should become available tomorrow, on September 19.

The Web App and the Companion App are free.

The contents of the Web App – Trading in Ultimate Team

These FUT app features are likely back: You can

  • manage your FUT teams and club items,
  • solve Squad Building Challenges (SBCs),
  • visit the transfer market and buy and sell players and items – in other words, trading,
  • view the TOTW (Team of the Week),
  • inspect all cards, rankings, and other stats,
  • purchase sets in the FUT Store (with coins or FIFA points),
  • redeem weekly rewards from Squad Battles, Division Rivals, and FUT Champions,
  • share your teams with others via unique URLs,
  • and complete objectives.

New confirmed features for the FUT 20 app are:

  • you can create custom tactics for the active FUT team.
  • Moreover, new club customizations introduced in FUT 20 can be made.
  • You can track your progress on new season objectives. Some tasks can also be checked off directly through the app.
  • You can apply an “SBC protection” to players. This prevents you from accidentally using one of your important players in an SBC.

These are daily rewards: If you return as a FUT veteran, you can look forward to daily gifts if you log into the Web App daily until October. These are usually gift sets and small coin rewards.

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ArcheAge Unchained is delayed – Release not until mid-October

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Shortly before Gamescom, the German publisher Gamigo presented a new version of the MMORPG ArcheAge. This was meant to forego Pay2Win and was scheduled for release on September 30. However, the release has now been delayed.

When is ArcheAge Unchained now planned for? According to the press release, the release of the Buy2Play version of ArcheAge is planned for October 15. This means the game will be launched about two weeks later than originally planned.

Why is Unchained delayed? Gamigo justifies the delay by stating that the MMORPG is to be improved before release. Apparently, the overwhelming feedback from players was a decisive factor for the delay.

The developers do not want to disappoint the players, so they are taking another close look at the new version and adjusted content such as the Battle Pass.

What happens with Patch 6.0? The release of Shadows Revealed, the major 6.0 update for ArcheAge, is also delayed.

The patch is intended to give the game a new class specialization and a major graphics update. The developers also want to take a closer look at this content and make improvements if necessary.

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Same MMORPG, just without Pay2Win

What is ArcheAge Unchained? The new Unchained version of the MMORPG ArcheAge is essentially the same game.

Unchained will be launched directly with the new Patch 6.0 and will also include all contents of the current Free2Play version. The big difference is that you have to spend at least 26 euros for the game account.

This means that the previous optional subscription with advantages in housing or work points will no longer be available, and Pay2Win in the shop will also be abandoned. The aim is especially to reach former fans who set the game aside due to the subscription.

In our hub, you will find all further info about ArcheAge Unchained:

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Borderlands 3 brings Halloween event “Bloody Harvest” with at least 2 new weapons

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During a livestream about Borderlands 3, new information about the “Bloody Harvest” event was released. What is coming in the future, you can find out here.

Gearbox announced: During the first episode of the new “Borderlands Show”, Gearbox shared new information about the future of Borderlands.

It was known for a while that there will be 4 story DLCs, which you can also get as part of the Season Pass. In the stream, Creative Director Paul Sage talked about the new event “Bloody Harvest”.

Bloody Harvest – When does it start, what’s in it?

When Bloody Harvest starts: Bloody Harvest will start at the end of October and will follow a Halloween theme. It is an update that comes free for everyone. The event will last approximately one and a half months.

This is what Bloody Harvest brings: There will be new missions, challenges, and new loot. For completing challenges, there will be new cosmetic items. Sage emphasized that there will be at least two new weapons, a new shield, and a new grenade mod. Important: All these items can only be collected during the event – so don’t miss it.

New weapons are coming to Bloody Harvest

Additionally, there will be a new gameplay mechanic called “Terror” and a new boss named “Captain Haunt”. Cursed enemies will appear, in relation to which Sage hinted at a Ghostbusters-style weapon.

A new boss will also be included

Are there hotfixes for performance issues?

This is what Paul Sage said about the update: Aside from Bloody Harvest, Sage also discussed difficulties at launch. Patches are expected to be released within the coming week that should fix some performance issues. One issue to be resolved concerns the cloud saving problems some players are experiencing.

Also difficulties with the co-op that disrupt the gaming experience will be fixed. In addition, lagging menus will be improved. However, Sage emphasized that he cannot provide exact information about the timing of upcoming performance fixes.

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Shiny Yanma is now in Pokémon GO – Here is why you should hunt it this weekend

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In Pokémon GO, you can now catch Shiny Yanma for the first time. The Pokémon is now appearing worldwide thanks to the Safari Zone in Canada.

What is happening in Canada? In Montreal, a major city in Canada, a Safari Zone is currently taking place. In addition to rare Pokémon like Unown and Tropius, there are also Shiny Yanma available for the first time.

Yanma can be found not only in the Safari Zone but also worldwide. We will tell you how long they will be available and what your chances are for a Shiny.

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Your Chances for Shiny Yanma in Pokémon GO

How long will Yanma be available now? Shiny Yanma is now permanently in the game. However, the event in which Yanma appears more frequently ends on Sunday, September 22.

What does Shiny Yanma look like? You will easily recognize the Shiny version. Yanma has turned blue in the areas that are usually red on its body. Yanmega is almost entirely blue.

Shiny Yanma

Here’s why you should go hunting now: Currently, you have better chances for Shiny Yanma. At least some players report an increased Shiny chance, and past events have shown that the Shiny chance is higher.

At the last Safari Zone, there were for example, increased spawns of Kecleon. The chances of finding a Shiny were also increased worldwide over the weekend.

How likely is Shiny Yanma after this? Yanma will likely have a probability of 1 in 450. This is common for Shinies in the wild.

Here’s what else you can look forward to: In October, the next Safari Zone is coming up. There it is likely that Shiny Bellsprout will be available worldwide.

There will also be another event in October. The Community Day is coming up:

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Destiny 2: Xur today – Location and offer on September 20th.

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Today is Xur day in Destiny 2. When does Xur come, where is he located, and what items does he have for sale? Here are all the details on location and inventory as of September 20, 2019.

What’s happening in Destiny 2 right now? The Guardians are currently anxiously awaiting the launch of the Shadowkeep expansion. Because then there will finally be something to do when the Guardian adventures on the Moon continue on October 1. At the moment, you can only whittle away the time in the last Iron Banner of Year 2 until Shadowkeep finally arrives.

Or you can inform yourself in advance about some content and features related to Shadowkeep and Season 8, which are gradually being revealed. Just recently, the info came out:

And also, Xur is coming today. If you don’t know what to do until Shadowkeep, then visit the Agent of the Nine and listen to what he murmurs in his tentacles.

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Everything About Xur on September 20, 2019 – PS4, PC, Xbox One

Let’s welcome Xur together and see what he brings.

When does Xur come to Destiny 2?

This is Xur’s time: Until the time change at the end of October, Xur appears every Friday at 7 PM. He then chooses a nice location where he sets up camp and offers his goods. On Tuesday, September 24, he packs his things and disappears again.

Where is Xur? This is his location

Xur’s location: This time he is in the EDZ. Fly to the winding bay and check out this location:

Xur’s position in the EDZ

Xur’s Inventory – These Are His Exotics

Weapon: The Colony – Grenade Launcher for 29 Legendary Shards

Titan: Ashen Wake – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards

  1. Perk Row: Increased Resilience, Enhanced Health Regeneration
  2. Auto Rifle Loader, Pulse Rifle Loader, Impact Induction (Melee damage reduces grenade cooldown)
  3. Rocket Launcher Scavenger, Special Ammo Finder

Hunter: Orpheus Rig – Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  1. Perk Row: Increased Mobility, Increased Resilience
  2. Perk Row: Pulse Rifle Dexterity, Grounded (Improved mobility and tighter turn radius while sprinting), Kinetic Dexterity
  3. Perk Row: SMG Scavenger, Special Ammo Finder

Warlock: Karnstein Armlets – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards

  1. Perk Row: Increased Mobility, Increased Resilience
  2. Perk Row: Auto Rifle Loader, “Light Weapon” Loader, Improved Grenade Launcher Loader
  3. Perk Row: Fusion Rifle Scavenger, Special Ammo Finder

Fate Engram for 97 Legendary Shards

Five of Swords, the free challenge card for customizing the Nightfall strike

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

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Teamfight Tactics: This is the strongest combo in 9.18 and here’s how to play it correctly

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There is lively discussion about the Champion Combo of Assassin and Void in Teamfight Tactics. It is currently the strongest combo in Patch 9.18, and if played correctly, it cannot be countered. We will show you how to win with this combo.

Update December 2019: This guide refers to the status of Patch 9.18. We are now in Patch 9.23. You can find an updated guide on the meta in Teamfight Tactics here.

What combo are we talking about? This guide is all about the Void creatures and Assassins. Due to the absolute damage of the Void creatures and the burst from Assassins, it is currently extremely strong.

However, those who think that the combo is quite easy to play may fall into a trap that many in LoL Chess do.

Just because the combo seems easy to obtain, errors can happen, and you can quickly lose a game.

This guide aims to give you a sense of when and how you should play the combo. We have presented more good combos for Patch 9.18 here.

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Which champions does the combo require? The combo of Void creatures relies on 7 champions:

  • Rek’Sai or Cho’Gath – Void creature
  • Kassadin – Void creature + Assassin (via an item)
  • Kha’Zix – Void creature + Assassin
  • Zed – Assassin
  • Pyke – Assassin
  • Evelynn – Assassin
  • Katarina or Rengar – Assassin

This is the lineup for Patch 9.18. With the next update, a new champion from the Void creatures will be introduced. Kai’Sa is also an Assassin and will be included in this combo.

Don’t try it without Spatula

When should you play the combo? Before deciding whether to collect Void creatures and Assassins, an important prerequisite must be met:

  • You must receive a Spatula from the first or second carousel round (right at the start or in Stage 2-4).

This item is extremely important, because you absolutely want to turn Kassadin into an Assassin with Youmuu’s Ghostblade. This way, you will have two champions who are both a Void creature and an Assassin at the same time with Kha’Zix.

You should also pay attention in Stage 2-4 that not too many other players are also collecting Void creatures and Assassins. If you are more than 3 who are going for this combo, you should immediately change your strategy, as you will not get important champions to level 3 otherwise.

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What has the highest priority in the combo? If you have secured Spatula as an item, then there is a good chance that the combo will pay off. Now it is important to get an overview of the key points:

  • For champions, it is important that you get Kassadin, Kha’Zix, and ideally one more Assassin at level 3.
  • Kassadin is your carry and should receive Youmuu’s Ghostblade along with a Rapid Firecannon (2x Recurve Bow). The third item is debated, but many swear by Infinity Edge (2x Giant’s Blade).
  • If you get two Spatulas, Rek’Sai or Cho’Gath should also receive Youmuu’s Ghostblade.

This is how to collect the champions and items correctly

How does a round in the game proceed? In this section, we refer to the reddit post by naturesbfLoL, a TFT Challenger player. He has described the individual phases of the game in great detail.

The Early Game:

  • Stage 1: Collect pirates, Void creatures, and Zed, sell champions for interest (that is, to reach 10G/20G, etc.) when necessary/possible.
  • Stage 2: Make your board weak unless you manage to play with three pirates. Your goal is to collect as much gold as possible through a losing streak and be the first to get items in the carousel.
  • Stage 2-4: Collect a Giant’s Blade or a Recurve Bow in the carousel.
  • Stage 2-6: Roll new champions until you have two level-2 champions. Use 3 Assassins to defeat the NPCs.

When to roll and when to save gold?

The Mid Game:

  • Stage 3-2: Roll until you get Kassadin to level 3 or run out of money. Meanwhile, collect all Zeds, Pykes, Kha’Zixes, and Rek’Sais that you find. After this round, save gold again.
  • Stage 4-1: Roll until you are strong enough. You are usually strong enough with two or three level-3 champions. Kassadin has the highest priority, followed by Zed, Kha’Zix, and then Rek’Sai.
  • From Stage 4-2: When you are strong enough, level up to level 6 sometime in the following rounds and then start collecting Evelynn and Rengar/Katarina.

The End Game:

  • Stage 5-1: Here you should level up to level 7 and have 3 Void creatures and 6 Assassins on the board. From here on, try to get your champions to level 3.
  • A higher level only makes sense to a certain extent. If you reach level 8, use Gnar as another Wild champion that fits Rengar.
  • Avoid items like Zephyr or Phantom Dancer in large rounds and use damage items or Dragon Claw for your carries.

If the new rollout of the champions does not go disastrously, you should take home the victory with this strategy.

If you have any further questions about the gameplay or comments about the guide, feel free to write them in the comments.

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Twitch: Shroud reveals the “human aimbot” in CoD Modern Warfare

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The Twitch streamer Shroud is known for his outstanding skills in shooters. In the beta of Modern Warfare he again had some strong situations where he could prove his skill.

What’s happening with Shroud right now? The Twitch streamer Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek is known for his high skill in shooters. The former CS:GO pro plays games like PUBG, Apex Legends, or even Modern Warfare and regularly demonstrates his talent.

However, this doesn’t seem to be the case in Modern Warfare all the time. Just recently we showed that Shroud can also quickly look out of place when playing against other pro players in MW. He faced off against the player Scump, who has already won 27 tournaments.

The differences between FPS games are indeed greater, which is why the skill doesn’t transfer 1:1 from game to game.

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Here Shroud shone: As Dexerto reports, Shroud was able to “activate his human aimbot again” during the stream on September 19.

In a Headquarters match on Gun Runner, he showcased an impressive play. Armed with an FR 5.56 assault rifle, he quickly took down five opponents. In the following clip, you can see how he does it:

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In another clip, he shows how to position tactically on maps. From his cover, he has a good view of the action with his sniper and takes down a few opponents with precision:

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Besides tactical positioning, knowing maps is also an important aspect in FPS games. In the next clip, Shroud predicts around which corner the opponents might come. He positions himself and sends a bullet on the way for a double kill.

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In Modern Warfare, you can now try out crossplay if you want:

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10 tips for the perfect start in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 6 minutes

The first weeks in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team are important for building a strong team. We show you 10 tips on how to optimally start the FUT season.

The FUT 20 season has started: On September 19, many players started in the Ultimate Team mode of FIFA 20. On this day, early access became available through EA Access and Origin Access.

All other players can start in FUT 20 as of September 27 or with special editions starting September 24.

So that you don’t trip right away in Ultimate Team, here are 10 tips to help you succeed in the new season.

1. Practice the new gameplay in the demo in advance

That’s why you should practice the new mechanics: You can gain a gameplay advantage at the start of FIFA 20 by diligently learning and internalizing the new game mechanics and skill moves. Because not every player will delve into them.

So if you can already do more on the field than your opponent, the advantage is on your side.

What you should practice: You should ideally learn the new game mechanics introduced in FIFA 20. Once you master these, you are ahead of many players. Important mechanics include:

  • The new chipped pass (2x pass button)
  • The revised close dribbling (with L1)
  • Revised timed finishing (shorter window for perfect timing)
  • The new skill moves

In any case, also train the revised penalties and free kicks.

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Additionally, you can show off with a new celebration. Many opponents probably won’t have mastered this yet.

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2. Before the release: The Companion or Web App

That’s why the web app is important: The web and Companion App have already been released. And even if you don’t have access to FIFA 20 yet, you can already generate some coins using the web/companion app.

Do the following there to earn some coins and packs:

  • Immediately open starter packs and other reward sets you receive
  • Sell the contents or use them for Squad Building Challenges
  • Search the market for bargains for your starter team or SBCs
  • Log in daily for the web app bonuses
  • Complete season, daily, and weekly tasks.

3. The new season tasks and milestones

What are season tasks? The new season tasks replace the manager tasks and the EA catalog from previous years. Here, you can complete tasks, level up, and thereby unlock game content.

Focus on completing the foundational tasks at the beginning to unlock packs and coins.

This is how you level up: Earn experience points by completing tasks. This way, you level up and receive additional rewards.

The first season runs until November 8, 2019. After that, season 2 will begin with new tasks and rewards.

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4. Sell your cards

That’s why you should sell: At the beginning, you’re starting with 0 coins and can’t afford any players. Therefore, it’s most sensible to sell all the cards you received in the starter packs first. You probably didn’t receive many cards that fit well into your desired team.

So turn the cards into coins to invest in your desired players. However, you should keep good cards that fit into your team.

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5. Utilize loan players

That’s why you should use loan players: For many players, the loan cards provided by EA at the start may seem uninteresting. However, especially at the beginning, you should definitely rely on loan players. Because for every position filled with such a card, you initially do not need to buy a player.

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This way, you save coins at the beginning and can play the loan cards to complete season tasks. Once the loans expire, the prices of the cards you need to buy should have dropped a bit. And you should have earned some coins along the way as well.

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6. Complete Squad Building Challenges

This is how you earn coins with SBCs: You can make good coins with a little effort and pack luck through SBCs. However, not every Squad Building Challenge is worth it.

Which SBCs should I do? Definitely complete the basic SBCs where you can get rid of bronze and silver cards. Challenges that can be solved with cheap gold cards for 400 coins each are often worthwhile.

This is how you complete SBCs: You can find help for SBC solutions on sites like futbin, futhead, or also on MeinMMO. Feel free to refer to these solutions, but try not to buy the players one-to-one. Many people do this, leading to an increase in the price of those cards.

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7. Plan your desired team

That’s why it’s important: You should already have a rough plan for your team. Which league do you want to focus on? Should it become a hybrid team? Think about what your team should look like!

Maybe like this:

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Because chemistry plays an important role in FUT. It boosts the stats of your players. And you most effectively increase chemistry by placing players in their preferred positions and ensuring they come from the same country, the same leagues, or even the same club. So think about which leagues and/or nations you want to focus on.

It is definitely advantageous not to be fixed on specific players. Be open and consider all possibilities. Remember that cards with a low overall rating can also be quite strong, especially at the beginning.

You should also think about a strong formation in advance.

8. Consider a “fitness team”

Why two teams are helpful: The big advantage of starting the FUT season with 2 teams is that you don’t have to invest money in fitness cards. These are quite expensive compared to a cheap 2nd team!

The trick of having a second team is that you alternate between both teams. One team regenerates while you play with the other. Thus, you don’t need fitness cards.

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9. Play the right game modes

These modes bring the most: Focus on Squad Battles and Division Rivals. Initially, you should play as many games as possible to earn coins for the matches. The more games you play, the better the rewards on Thursdays in the form of coins and packs.

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If you have decided to start the FUT season with 2 teams, then it’s a good idea to alternate between Division Rivals and Squad Battles.

Use your strong team for Rivals and your fitness team for Squad Battles. Even though games against CPU may not be enjoyable for many, the rewards at the start are too important to ignore.

10. Behavior on the transfer market

Here’s how to behave correctly: The most important slogan at the beginning of FIFA 20 is: Every little helps! From all the cards you own and don’t play with, you should make a profit. Use them for SBCs or list them on the transfer market. Even bronze and silver cards. Search your club for consumables you don’t need and sell them. Like emblems or jerseys.

If you are lucky enough to pull a really strong card, don’t sell it right away. Wait until shortly after the official release of FIFA 20 on September 27, as the prices for high-rated cards should increase.

No lazy purchases: When it comes to buying players for your team, always compare prices and don’t buy the first card you see. Stay vigilant and try to obtain the cheapest card so you can save a lot of coins.

For detailed trading tips, check here:

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And another tip: Here’s how to recognize walkouts early:

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We are giving away two Dualshock 4 controllers for PS4 in stylish new colors – Join in!

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time < 1 minutes

We are giving away two of the Dualshock 4 controllers in brand new colors. You can win two of them with us.

What’s new at Sony? Owners of the PS4 consoles can choose the controllers from now over 25 different colors according to their taste.

Today a new series of Dualshock 4 controllers for the PS4 goes on sale. They are available in the following colors:

  • Electric Purple
  • Red Camouflage
  • Titanium Blue
  • Rose Gold
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What can you win? In cooperation with Sony, we have two of these new Dualshock 4 for you. The prices of these controllers average around 75€, depending on the retailer.

We are giving away the colors:

  • Rose Gold
  • Titanium Blue

In addition, you will also receive the stylish official Carry Cases from Sony with the Dualshocks so you can always transport the controllers easily and comfortably.

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Practical carrying bag for your controller

How can I participate? To be able to participate in the giveaway, you must perform at least one action in the Gleam tool below.

There will be two winners. The first can choose the color of his controller from the two specified above. The second will then receive the remaining controller.

The giveaway ends on September 27th. The legal process is excluded as always.

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CoD Modern Warfare receives a large M – ESRB rating refers to torture scenes

Christopher Dietrich Christopher Dietrich Reading time 2 minutes

CoD Modern Warfare is said to offer a controversial campaign. The ESRB rating now reveals further disturbing content of the game.

How do you know about the content? The new details come from a rating by the Entertainment Software Rating Board – also known as ESRB. This board rates video games based on their suitability for children and adolescents. However, the ESRB rating only applies to the USA and Canada.

CoD Modern Warfare has received a Mature rating. In the USA and Canada, only individuals aged 17 and older are allowed to play the new Call of Duty.

What kind of torture scenes? The rating includes some harsher content. For instance, there is said to be a torture scene in the game where a hostage is tortured by waterboarding. Players can also choose to execute a hostage during a dialogue. But that’s not all. In CoD Modern Warfare, you are said to threaten a family with a gun and witness a hostage exploding due to a suicide vest.

These are some of the reasons why the game is released only for those aged 17 and older. The rating “M” is nothing unusual in the USA and Canada. Games like Borderlands 3 and The Division 2 have also received this rating. Even the predecessor Call of Duty: WW2 is rated for ages 17 and older according to ESRB rating.

Here you can find the complete English rating of the ESRB.

A Game Full of Controversies

This scene is also described in the rating: The already known child soldier mission is described in the ESRB rating. This mission allows the player to take on the role of a child and eliminate enemies. During this, you witness a gas attack where civilians and other children are killed. This has already sparked heated debates about the game.

Why the singleplayer will not be the only controversial part: The story campaign is said to not be the only mode displaying controversial content. The ESRB rating of Modern Warfare mentions that multiplayer badges are said to show images of marijuana.

Interestingly, a special multiplayer aspect is not mentioned in the evaluation – white phosphorus.

The game includes white phosphorus bombs as a killstreak in the multiplayer. This has also led to heated debates among players. These bombs were used in wars against enemies and civilians. Some players therefore find it inappropriate to implement the bombs as rewards in the game.

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FIFA 20: Is there an EA Access glitch now working on PS4 and Xbox One?

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

Many players are currently looking for an EA Access glitch for PS4 and Xbox One in FIFA 20 – preferably with English instructions. But does it actually work?

What is the EA Access glitch used for? Yesterday, on September 19, FIFA 20 launched via the subscription service “EA Access”. This allows players on PS4 and Xbox One to play a 10-hour trial version of FIFA 20. If you then purchase FIFA 20, your progress is transferred to the main game.

The main game “FIFA 20” itself is set to be released next week on September 27 or September 24 through special, more expensive editions.

Through EA Access, players can gain a lead in the game, which can be particularly exciting for Ultimate Team (FUT 20) when building teams while other FUT fans are still waiting for the official launch.

That is why many players are now looking for ways to extend the 10-hour trial version to gain an even bigger advantage. Because in previous FIFA versions and other EA games, this has been possible through an “EA Access glitch.”

With this, players could play the trial version without restrictions and bypass the 10-hour limit.

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EA Access glitch is said to be fixed

Does the EA Access glitch work in FIFA 20? Indeed, it is said that a glitch like this was possible shortly after the EA Access launch on Xbox One, as reported by various players. However, only for a short time. After about an hour, the glitch was fixed.

As YouTuber FUT-Mentor reports, there are currently no longer any ways to bypass the 10-hour limit.

Neither through frequently pressing certain buttons nor by switching between accounts: In the past, several “EA Access glitches” have been discovered that worked in such ways.

However, these glitches for FIFA 20 have been fixed: No EA Access glitch currently works anymore.

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This means: Use your 10-hour advantage wisely and then wait for the FIFA 20 release next week on PS4 and Xbox One. We generally advise against using any glitch that gives unfair advantages.

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On YouTube, videos have been flooding in for days discussing EA Access glitches and their application, but many have turned out to be “fake.”

However, it is not unlikely that the community will soon find a new glitch that actually works.

Recently, the question was raised in the FIFA subreddit whether anyone had a working EA Access glitch for PS4, with the answer: “No, they are all patched immediately.”

However, through the Web App and the Companion App, you can already be actively engaged in FUT 20 – legally and without restrictions. Here are some exciting resources you might find useful:

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Fortnite is really getting a Batman event – Here’s what we know

Eilyn Rapp Eilyn Rapp Reading time 2 minutes

Dataminers have found new cosmetics and a city in Fortnite after the update 10.31 that hint at an event with Batman. The event will take place soon. We will show you what we already know about it.

What is this event about? Cosmetics, a city, weapons, and challenges have been leaked by dataminers. All these items point to an event with Batman. In the challenges, one could unlock various items.

Update September 20, 2019: Epic Games has now announced via Twitter that tomorrow, on September 21, 2019, at 14:00, the reveal for the Batman event will come.

Below we show you what we already know about the event.

Gotham City in Tilted Town?

Why would the new city be in Tilted Town? After the update 10.31, a new Rift Beacon has appeared on the Fortnite map. These machines have returned new/old locations in the past: In the last update, two locations were changed.

Now it seems Tilted Town will be affected, as a Rift Beacon has appeared there:

Fortnite Rift Beacon Tilted Town

What does the new city look like? The dataminer FNLeaksAndInfo (via Twitter) has leaked an overview of what the city of Gotham City might look like. Here is the overview:

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It looks like it will be a large city with tall buildings. Even the Bat-Signal, which is activated when someone needs help, is included.

Cosmetics, weapons, and challenges for the event

What items have been found? The dataminer Lucas7yoshi (via Twitter) found a handful of new items that can be associated with Batman. He found a banner, a loading screen, a boomerang, a grappler, two gliders, and a spray design.

Here is what the leaked items look like:

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What kinds of challenges are there for the event? Challenges have also been leaked that would fit the Batman event. These are the challenges that have been leaked and are now available in the game as a limited-time challenge.

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When could this event start? It is still unclear whether there will be an event. However, since the Rift Beacon has already been set up in Tilted Town, it shouldn’t be long before something happens there. Many clues point to an event, but we will surely learn more about it in the coming days.

What do you think? Are you looking forward to the Batman event?

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Apex Legends: What we know about Season 3 – Start, Legend Crypto, new weapon

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

EA has officially introduced the upcoming Season 3 for Apex Legends. Some of the leaks have turned out to be true and more information has been released. We provide you here with all the information we have about Season 3 so far.

When does Season 3 start? On the official page of Apex Legends, the start of Season 3 is dated for October 1, 2019. This corresponds to the timing we speculated about in advance. The Season will likely run for three months again. Its name is “Meltdown”.

What does Season 3 bring? Along with Season 3, several new features are being introduced, including a new legend, a new weapon:

  • The new legend Crypto appears
  • The new weapon “Charge Rifle” is coming
  • The Battle Pass will have new rewards
  • Ranked matches will be partially reset and more expensive
Apex Legends Crypto Title 2
This hand led to speculation.

Especially Crypto has already been suspected by the community as a new legend since Season 2. Recently, there have been repeated leaks about Crypto that have reinforced the suspicion. Now he is confirmed as the next legend.

Apex Legends Season 3 “Meltdown” – Details on the Launch

This is the new legend Crypto: Crypto is the hacker allegedly responsible for the changes to the map in Season 2, by bringing down Relay. His abilities have not yet been confirmed, but there are leaks in advance with some speculations:

  • A drone he can use to monitor the air and track enemies
  • An EMP that damages or destroys shields and devices
  • Passive detection of objects within 30 meters

Some of these abilities are also shown in a story video that introduces Crypto. His motivation seems to be that he is looking for a “Mila”, possibly his sister:

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This is the new weapon “Charge Rifle”: So far, we know from official sources only that the Charge Rifle will be an energy weapon. It would thus be the fourth energy weapon after the Triple Take, the Devotion, and the Havoc.

In Titanfall 2, which Apex Legends is based on in many ways, the Charge Rifle is an “anti-Titan” weapon. It can be charged and fires a strong energy beam after a short time, causing high damage.

Apex Legends Charge Rifle Official 2

The beam has no travel time and does not lose height (“hitscan”). In Apex Legends, the Charge Rifle could thus become a type of heavy sniper rifle that deals similar damage to the Kraber and possibly inflicts increased damage to shields.

Changes in Ranked: The Ranked mode introduced with Season 2 will be slightly adjusted. There will be a “soft reset” that slightly resets your achieved rank, allowing you to play again. There will now be cosmetic ranked rewards.

One of the biggest changes is the tenfold increase of all ranked points to allow for intermediate steps and a more accurate distribution. Additionally, the entry costs will rise starting from Silver League.

Points, on the other hand, are now also easier to obtain. Assists now count as well, and at the end of the match, a multiplier will be added depending on your placement.

Apex Legends Ranked Series 2
This is how points are distributed in Season 3 (Ranked Series 2).

The leagues and the matchmaking with friends remain the same. You can find all changes in the official post by EA.

This is included in the Battle Pass: The Battle Pass is expected to contain over 100 exclusive contents. These include:

  • Legendary skins
  • Apex Packs
  • “New content”

However, what the new contents exactly are has not yet been revealed. As soon as we know more, we will let you know.

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Astellia’s Headstart Begins: How to Play the MMORPG Tonight

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

The Asia-MMO Astellia will start on the night of September 21st with the head start in the West. But when exactly does it start and how can you participate? We will tell you the starting time and further details.

When does it start? The head start for Astellia begins on Saturday, September 21st, at 2:00 AM German time, in the middle of the night. But to be involved that early, you need a specific pre-order package.

Regular players, on the other hand, will have to wait more than a week before they can also start in the new MMORPG.

What pre-order packages are available? If you already want to be part of the head start, you have the choice of three packages:

  • Gold Package (39.99 Euros) – Gives you the starting advantage of one day – September 27th at 2:00 AM
  • Platinum Package (59.99 Euros) – Gives you a starting advantage of four days – September 24th at 2:00 AM
  • Legendary Package (99.99 Euros) – Gives you a starting advantage of seven days – September 21st at 2:00 AM
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All pre-order packages include additional bonuses, including outfits, mounts, character slots, and various buffs like Nordens Gunst, which you can also earn in-game.

How does the regular release proceed? On September 29th at 2:00 AM you can then purchase the normal version of Astellia. This is supposed to cost 30 Euros and offers no rewards.

Alternatively, you can subscribe to the game starting September 29th for 10 Euros per month instead of buying it. However, you will not receive any advantages, and it is more comparable to a kind of test version.

Update September 25th: In the original planning, the release was scheduled for September 28th. Due to issues, the release has been pushed back by 24 hours)

Astellia relies on traditional values

What is Astellia? Astellia is a game from Korea that is based on traditional MMORPGs. You can look forward to:

  • a Holy Trinity with 5 different classes
  • a classic quest system
  • Crafting
  • and Dungeons.

PvP is optional in Astellia and possible in special arenas or in Avalon, an area similar to World vs World in Guild Wars 2.

A special feature of the MMORPG are the Astels, small companions that assist you in combat, whether in the open world or in PvP.

The game has made some adjustments specifically for the West. For example, the shop avoids Pay2Win and also things like dungeon tickets are made earnable in-game.

Is Astellia worth it for me? Astellia has shown in its previous beta phases that it indeed has charm and potential. It doesn’t break any trees and doesn’t bring any surprising innovations, but at the same time, it doesn’t do much wrong either.

Those who like traditional MMORPGs and the graphic style, have no issues with rather monotonous quests, and are not fans of PvP in the open world might find a home in Astellia.

History has shown that “Founder packages” should only be purchased by those who are very sure that they really like the game long-term and can afford this additional expense without pain. Those who still have doubts should simply wait until the release.

Our author Alexander Leitsch has already played Astellia in beta and has given an initial conclusion:

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Pokémon GO: Legendary Raid Hour with Mewtwo has a new date in October

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO the legendary raid hour featuring Mewtwo has been rescheduled. The new date is set for October.

What has been announced? Originally, a legendary raid hour in Pokémon GO was supposed to start every Wednesday in September . However, the plans changed recently due to issues, and the event featuring Mewtwo had to be postponed.

Today, Niantic’s support announced that the legendary raid hour featuring Mewtwo will take place on October 8. The local time of 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM applies again. October 8 is a Tuesday.

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What attack does Mewtwo have? On social media, Niantic announced that Mewtwo will only have the attack Confusion in raids until September 23. Trainers are already wondering if Mewtwo will have this attack at the new raid hour date.

In the tweet from Niantic Support, it states that Mewtwo will also have Confusion on October 8.

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Why was the raid hour with Mewtwo rescheduled?

What happened? On Wednesday, September 18, trainers were looking forward to heading out in the evening and catching as many Mewtwo as possible with other players. However, Niantic’s support unexpectedly announced that the event for the day has been canceled.

The reason was technical problems that occurred early in New Zealand. At the beginning of the event, no Mewtwo raids appeared at all. This only happened with a delay of over an hour, when trainers had already left the gyms disappointed.

Pokémon GO Mewtwo Ash Pika

In Australia, the event was supposed to start shortly after. However, there were also problems there. The Mewtwo raids spawned prematurely, without being announced by a raid egg beforehand.

What happens next in Pokémon GO? In October, there are already more events alongside the raid hour that you can look forward to.

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These new military outfits will soon be available in The Division 2 – New event approaching

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 3 minutes

The Division 2 is making great strides towards the next update and is currently testing the planned changes on a test server. No reason for the developers at Massive not to run a clothing event on the normal servers as well.

What is currently happening in The Division 2? PC players can currently test and evaluate the upcoming changes of the next major Title Update 6 in detail on a Test Server (PTS). The testing phase runs until October 1st, and the update will likely be released a few weeks later in October.

And already next week, a clothing event is supposed to take place, where new outfits can be obtained.

These are the new outfits

The last clothing event “Heatwave” was long awaited and then somewhat disappointing for some agents. The upcoming event will again bring military outfits, but also an outfit for space fans.

These outfits are known for the new event:

Paratrooper – The outfit is inspired by a parachutist and is likely to appeal to agents who want to look more like a soldier.

Aviator – An outfit with a pilot hat and goggles, designed to remind one of a pilot. The brown leather jacket is sure to find some enthusiasts.

Space Explorer – This outfit seems to have been looted from the Space Administration HQ. Unfortunately, you probably need all the parts for it to look good.

Trapper – The trapper outfit is a bit out of the ordinary, as it has nothing to do with flying above the clouds like the other explorer outfits. However, with the moccasins and camouflage elements, this outfit will surely find its fans.

Massive is unsure when the event will start

When does this event start? It is still not really certain when exactly the event will begin. Due to internal communication difficulties, some regional social media accounts of The Division 2 have already posted an incorrect start date – the main Twitter account of the game has not posted anything about it yet.

What is certain so far is that it will start next week before the weekend.

Chris Gansler, Community Developer at Massive, apologized on Reddit for the confusion. However, he could not make a specific statement about when the event will indeed begin.

Hey! Sorry for the confusion here. Due to an internal communication error, some regions have posted about the Apparel event and are using an incorrect date.

Chris Gansler on Reddit

It remains to be seen on which day it will actually start.

What else is happening in The Division? The work and testing for the next major update is progressing well. On September 24th, the next PTS wave will start and bring more innovations to the test servers. We have already summarized the current info with some articles.

But keep in mind that all changes from the preliminary patch notes are still variable and may be adjusted before the final release.

What do you think of the new outfits?

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The feigning of the hunter is bugged in WoW Classic – Blizzard cannot find the errors

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Those who feign death as a Hunter in WoW Classic are haunted by several bugs. However, Blizzard is unsure if they can even fix them.

Although World of Warcraft Classic had a long beta period and the release was 3 weeks ago, there are still some bugs and inconsistencies. Especially Hunters are currently complaining that one of their most famous abilities is not working the way they are used to. We’re talking about the ability Feign Death.

Previously, there were bugs with Druids, Warriors, and Healers.

What kind of bugs are these? Hunter players report several minor bugs or unusual behaviors when feigning death.

Experienced Hunters, for example, run away from an opponent, turn around mid-run to shoot, and in the next moment feign death, only to quickly place a trap. In many cases, feigning death fails here because the Hunter is turning. “Interrupting a spell by turning the character” is much more sensitive in Classic than it was back in Patch 1.12.

Another bug is that feigning death takes too long to remove the Hunter from combat.

It is also reported that players re-enter combat as soon as the Hunter’s pet is attacked while the Hunter remains feigned.

There are also other bugs, such as with fishing – it often does not work.

Why are these bugs occurring? The core issue with this and many other errors is that WoW Classic is not really the “original version” from 15 years ago. Instead, WoW Classic uses the more modern systems from Retail WoW and then tries to simulate Classic. Some small details are lost in the process, resulting in not everything feeling 100% identical, including the Hunter’s feign death.

What does Blizzard say? Blizzard is working to fix the bugs but admits they still do not know exactly what causes the individual issues. At least the “bug” with the sensitivity of turning has been identified by the developers, who are already working on a fix for it.

Other bugs will take significantly more time. The developers have also found such bugs in their “reference client”, which is the original game from Patch 1.12, but the timing is slightly different. This makes it all the more difficult to determine the cause or to establish whether this is the “original behavior” from before.

Until then, Hunters who feign death will likely find that they actually die shortly afterward because the enemies simply do not care about the feign death.

Do you play a Hunter and have you also noticed these bugs? Or did you completely miss it?

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