Before release, some fans feared that the development of other Blizzard games would suffer due to WoW Classic. Other games are indeed suffering now, but curiously, for entirely different reasons.
What is Factorio? Factorio is a construction strategy game from the indie developer Wube Software. In the simulation, you build your own factory on a planet and ensure that you can continue to evolve and expand everything.
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Factorio is currently in Early Access on Steam and is continuously being developed. The reviews are “extremely positive” (98% positive based on over 43,000 reviews). Mods from players are also particularly popular.
This is how the development of Factorio is being slowed down: The studio currently has the problem that they are lacking developers. Since the release of WoW Classic, some team members have taken leave.
In a post on Steam, the remaining developers explained that the vacationers have taken time off to dive back into Azeroth. Unfortunately, this is a very inconvenient time, as new bugs are emerging all the time.
A particular bug involves signals that regulate the rail network in Factorio and are responsible for distributing raw materials. Unfortunately, that specific bug cannot be fixed right now:
We want to fix these bugs before a new (stable) release appears. But it turns out that the only person with the skills to fix these specific signal bugs is currently busy leveling their priest…
Errors that the studio can fix without the help of the vacationers are already being addressed. The next release will be postponed until everything is finished.
The allure of WoW Classic
What do people actually find so appealing? WoW Classic has managed to bring back many veterans from “back in the day” since its release. The new old game mainly attracts with its role-playing factor. Cortyn aptly described it as: Classic is the better fantasy world, but Retail is the better game.
Classic seems to appeal to MMORPG fans so well that even Retail players had to say: “We were wrong, Classic is really good.” And it seems that this applies not only to WoW players but also to Factorio developers. And also to some mayors:
In this free kick tutorial for FIFA 20, we show you how to shoot the new free kicks into the goal. You can immediately replicate and practice the aiming tips. Because free kicks with top spin, side spin, and knuckleball require training. We also provide the top free kick takers.
What’s new with free kicks in FIFA 20? Standard situations such as free kicks are executed significantly differently in FIFA 20 than in FIFA 19. FIFA veterans will need to relearn for the new season if they want to continue scoring dangerous free kicks.
From now on, you will be presented with a target aid in the form of a white circle for free kicks, which you can use to determine where the shot should go. Additionally, the right stick can be used to set whether and what spin you want to give the ball. There are different spin animations that influence the trajectory of the ball.
How do free kicks work in FIFA 20? Free kicks now basically consist of 6 sub-steps.
This is how you shoot free kicks in FIFA 20:
Choose free kick takers
Determine run-up
Aim with the white circle (indicator) and determine direction and height
Charge shot power
Define spin with the right stick during the run-up
If you want, you can also do a timed finishing.
In the video by bPartGaming, these steps are demonstrated in motion, and we will explain them in detail below and cover the spins:
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Tips on how to aim and practice free kicks in FIFA 20
Step 1 – This is how to choose the free kick taker: Press the R2 or RT button during the free kick and select a player who has good attributes for shot power, free kick accuracy, and curve. Also, pay attention to whether they are left-footed or right-footed.
Step 2 – This is how to determine the run-up: In FIFA 19, you had the freedom to position your players however you wanted. In FIFA 20, however, there are only three fixed run-up positions: normal, straight, and diagonal from the side. You change the position by moving the right stick left or right.
Step 3 – Aiming: With a white circle (the indicator), you determine where the ball should fly. You move the indicator with the left stick. Without spin, the ball will fly directly where you aim. If you want to give the ball spin, you must set the indicator significantly next to the goal so that the ball curves nicely into it. Where you need to aim for a spin free kick depends on many factors, such as the free kick position, strong foot, and player stats:
The ball should curve into the goal. Therefore, you aim to the left of the goal
Step 4 – Charge shot power: Now charge the shot power by holding the shoot button for a short while. You can see the shot power gauge at the bottom left, just over 2 bars is often enough:
Keep in mind: The more power you charge, the greater the spread. This means that accuracy decreases and it becomes less likely that the ball will land where you want it to. The spread is shown with a gray, transparent field around the white indicator:
The longer you hold the shoot button and the stronger the shot, the greater the spread
In earlier FIFA editions, you determined how high the ball flies with a high shot power. This is no longer the case in FIFA 20. You set the height with the indicator.
Step 5 – Select spin: After the shot power is selected, the player runs up. Now you can also give the ball some spin by moving the right stick in certain ways (see below). You must ensure that you execute the movements cleanly and quickly.
For the top spin, for example, you move the stick down and then up. If you drift a little to the left or right, the top spin will not be executed well. Also, you don’t have much time to input the spin movements. And the faster you do it, the more spin the ball will have.
How well you executed the spin input can be seen afterwards in the indicator. A white arrow will be displayed that indicates the direction in which the ball is spinning:
Step 6 – Timed Finishing (Optional): If you play with the “Timed Finishing”, you can increase your chances of a successful free kick. Press the shoot button again when the gauge is in the green area or when the ball contact is about to occur. This tightens the spread, and the white field around the indicator becomes smaller:
If everything fits together, you can rejoice in a free kick goal and perform one of the new FIFA 20 celebrations.
What you need to know about spins – Top Spin, Side Spin, Knuckleball
These are the spins in FIFA 20:
Top Spin
Side Spin
Mixed
Knuckleball
In this graphic, you can see how to execute the spin variants with the right stick:
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Tips from bPartGaming:
For the top spin, you can aim above the goal with the indicator, as the ball drops quickly and sharply. Use a normal or straight run-up.
You can not only spin the side spin to the right as shown in the above GIF, but also to the left (best with a left-footed player). Place the indicator accordingly to the right or left of the goal (as in the above example images). Use a normal or diagonal run-up.
The side spin also works with the outside of the foot by choosing the straight run-up and spinning the stick to the right, for example, with a left-footed player.
For the knuckleball, you must move the stick quickly down, up, and back down without deviating to the left or right. Aim precisely with the indicator where you want the ball to go. Choose a normal or a straight run-up.
The spin free kicks are more effective than non-spin free kicks. Additionally, they provide a dangerous chance on goal, even if the opponent jumps high in the wall.
Shooting flat free kicks: For this, you only need to aim flat with the indicator.
Power free kick: The power free kick is still possible. To do this, hold L1 while shooting and aim directly at the goal. It cannot be combined with spin variants.
Messi has the best standard card and is a top free kick taker
The players with the highest free kick accuracy: Free kick takers need to combine certain values to reliably score free kick goals, such as shot power, curve, and especially free kick accuracy. The latter value is highest for these players in FIFA 20:
Zenimax has presented the next DLC of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. What can you expect from “Dragonhold” and what do the players think about it?
What does Dragonhold offer? The story leads you this time to southern Elsweyr, which has become a lawless region full of slavers, pirates, and brigands after a plague. Now the freed dragons are spreading in this region.
You explore the vast area of southern Elsweyr, where you will also explore more dungeons, complete quests, and participate in dragon hunts. You will once again work with the Redguard swordmaster Sai Sahan.
Dragonhold represents the finale of the great story surrounding the dragons, which began with the DLC Wrathstone and extended through the add-on Elsweyr and the DLC Scalebreaker.
The finale is approaching
What else does Dragonhold bring? Simultaneously with the paid DLC, the free Update 24 is also being released. Many ESO fans are already looking forward to this, as it brings the first performance improvements for the MMORPG. These include a revision of memory management, the first phase of adjustments to combat abilities, and an overhaul of group searching.
Additionally, the update introduces Twitch Drops for console players. If you play ESO on Xbox One or PlayStation 4, you can earn Twitch Drops by watching ESO streams.
When does it start? The first players can try the DLC starting on Monday, September 16 on the PTS, the Public Test Server. However, this is only available for the PC version of the MMORPG!
It is still an unfinished version. The testers are supposed to provide feedback on what needs to be changed and optimized.
How to participate: We explain how you can use the PTS.
In the launcher of the PC version of ESO, click the gear icon at the top.
Now check the box for “Show Public Test Server.”
This server will now be downloaded and will appear in your launcher.
Simply select the PTS if you want to play on it and try the DLC Dragonhold starting Monday.
When will Dragonhold be officially released? Currently, there is no final release date for the DLC and the update. However, it is expected to be this year.
Anticipation is high
What do the fans think about Dragonhold? Many are looking forward to finding out how the story surrounding the dragons ends. Perhaps the DLC will also provide a small hint of what is coming next. Players hope for this.
However, there is also some criticism. Namely, that the entire story, which has stretched over the year 2019, has been paid. This time the story was not told in the add-on, as it was with Summerset, while the DLCs offered standalone stories. Those who want to experience the complete story surrounding the dragons must purchase the DLCs in addition to Elsweyr or be a subscriber of ESO Plus.
Therefore, some in the ESO community hope that the next story will conclude again with the add-on.
On Wednesday, the new patch 9.18 for Teamfight Tactics was released, and since then, there has been much discussion about the meta. This time, several builds have qualified for the top.
Who currently dominates the meta? Currently, there are three factions fighting for the top of the meta:
Void creatures + Assassins
Rangers + Ice beings
Shape-shifters
However, knights have also sneaked into many combos, which were strengthened with patch 9.18. Additionally, there’s an item called the Swordbreaker that has become useful for rangers since the buff.
About the list: This tier list comes from personal experiences, initial discussions on the TFT Reddit, and watched streams. It makes no claim to completeness, and the order was chosen randomly.
Comments and personal experiences are welcome!
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Assassins, Void Creatures, Ninja
What does the combo consist of? The first combo we want to present is quite easy to create. It uses the true damage of the void creatures and the damage of the assassins.
Kassadin – Void Creature/Mage + Assassin via Youmuu’s
Kha’Zix – Void Creature/Assassin
Zed – Ninja/Assassin
Evelynn – Demon/Assassin
Pyke – Pirate/Assassin
Rengar – Wild/Assassin
What synergies does it have? The combo relies on the bonuses from:
3x Void Creature
6x Assassin
1x Ninja
What makes it so strong? The combo effectively utilizes true damage, has strong assassins in the team, and is also very easy to obtain. You only need 7 champions, resulting in a significantly lower level than many other endgame combos.
Moreover, the meta is currently a bit slower with knights and shape-shifters, so effective burst plays an important role. Additionally, equip Kassadin with items that increase damage and attack speed. Alternatively, Rengar is also a good carry.
The team can be supplemented with more assassins, a demon for Evelynn, Rek’Sai for a bit of defense, or Warwick for buffs from Rengar and Cho’Gath.
Shape-shifters, Demons, Dragons, Protectors
What does the combo consist of? Shape-shifters have been part of the meta since patch 9.16, and even the latest patch does not remove them.
You need the following:
Jayce – Hextech/Shape-shifter
Nidalee – Wild/Shape-shifter
Gnar – Wild/Shape-shifter/Yordle
Swain – Shape-shifter/Imperial/Demon
Elise – Shape-shifter/Demon
Shyvanna – Shape-shifter/Dragon
Pantheon – Dragon/Protector
Leona – Noble/Protector
What synergies does it have? The combo relies on the bonuses from:
6x Shape-shifter
2x Demon
2x Wild
2x Dragon
2x Protector
What makes it so strong? The shape-shifters are defensive and can take a lot of damage. Combined with the still strong Pantheon and the protector bonus, they become almost invincible.
Moreover, the demon bonus can sometimes turn the game around when it steals mana from the right champions.
The combo is also very easy to build and modify. In the early game, you only need Elise, Jayce, and Nidalee for the shape-shifter bonus. Until you get Gnar, you can keep Warwick for the wild bonus and temporarily use Vi or Jinx for the hextech bonus.
Wild, Dragons, Shape-shifters, Mages
What does the combo consist of? The combo relies on the new 4-unit Wild bonus that was enhanced by patch 9.18. Attacks become unblockable. Due to the faster attacks, the Mages also gain mana quickly.
Used are:
Gnar – Wild/Shape-shifter + Mage via Yuumi
Nidalee – Wild/Shape-shifter
Ahri – Wild/Mage
Rengar – Wild/Assassin
Shyvanna – Dragon/Shape-shifter
Aurelion Sol – Dragon/Mage
What synergies does it have? The combo relies on the bonuses from:
4x Wild
3x Shape-shifter
3x Mage
2x Dragon
What makes it so strong? For the entire late-game combo, you only need six champions, and none of them are legendary. By giving Gnar the item Yuumi, he additionally benefits from the mana bonus.
The combo can be easily supplemented with more champions, thus enhancing it further:
Pantheon + Leona for Protector bonus + an additional Dragon
Sejuani + Poppy for Knight bonus
Kennen and Veigar for Yordle bonus + Yuumi is not necessarily required
Rangers, Ice beings, Phantom, Knights
What does the combo consist of? The combo relies on the Rangers, who have been in the meta for many patches now. They also benefit from the Ice being and the Knight buff.
You need the following:
Mordekaiser – Phantom/Knight
Sejuani – Ice being/Knight
Ashe – Ice being/Ranger
Kindred – Phantom/Ranger
Varus – Demon/Ranger
Vayne – Noble/Ranger
What synergies does it have? The combo relies on the bonuses from:
4x Ranger
2x Phantom
2x Ice being
What makes it so strong? Rangers make the health points of opponents melt away, and the Phantom buff helps to take out the first enemy immediately.
Ashe is a strong carry and requires the appropriate items. It’s new that Swordbreaker has become useful due to the patch. So now one builds Ashe with attack speed and a Swordbreaker.
At the same time, the team has CC with the Ice beings and Sejuani. This CC can be increased with the addition of other champions:
Braum + Leona for the Protector bonus and CC
Braum + Anivia for the 4x Ice being bonus and thus CC
Poppy + Garen for the 4x Knight bonus and thus more defense
Imperial, Knights
What does the combo consist of? No meta without Draven, and that’s still the case in patch 9.18. Thanks to the Knight buff, there’s again a combo where the axe thrower finds his place.
You need the following:
Sejuani – Ice being/Knight
Poppy – Yordle/Knight
Kayle – Noble/Knight
Darius – Imperial/Knight
Draven – Imperial/Blade Master
Swain – Imperial/Shape-shifter/Demon
Katarina – Imperial/Assassin
What synergies does it have? The combo relies on the bonuses from:
4x Imperial
4x Knight
What makes it so strong? The combo is especially strong because Draven scales well into the endgame. Thanks to the Imperial buff, he deals extremely high damage, as do the other three champions in this faction. Kayle ideally ensures the axe thrower stays alive for a long time.
It’s important in the combo that Draven receives the items and that something is there to give him lifesteal.
This build is even stronger with Aatrox as the eighth champion and the Blade of the Ruined King, which also makes Kayle a Blade Master. This way, you can obtain the 3x Blade Master bonus and the 2x Demon bonus.
Elemental Mages, Demons, Mages, Yordles
What does the combo consist of? The combo leverages the Mage bonus for its Elemental Mages and simultaneously benefits from the Golem, which tanks enemy champions.
You need the following:
Aatrox – Demon/Blade Master
Swain – Demon/Imperial/Shape-shifter
Morgana – Demon/Mage
Brand – Demon/Elemental Mage
Anivia – Ice being/Elemental Mage
Kennen – Yordle/Ninja/Elemental Mage
Veigar – Yordle/Mage
Lulu – Yordle/Mage
What synergies does it have? The combo relies on the bonuses from:
4x Demon
3x Elemental Mage
3x Mage
3x Yordle
1x Ninja
What makes it so strong? The combo has a good frontline because the Golem of the Elemental Mages can take the first damage from the enemies well. Aatrox and Swain can also stand securely in the front row at first.
The Elemental Mages benefit from additional spell damage, and Brand from the demon bonus. Appropriately, the four Yordles also have a good chance to dodge attacks due to their origin.
In FIFA 20, all songs from the soundtrack are known. In this overview, we summarize all the songs – including the trailer songs.
This is the soundtrack in FIFA 20: For years, the FIFA series has been seen not only as a successful football simulation but also as a stage for international stars and rising talents. Dozens of artists from around the world are united in the FIFA soundtrack every year – including in FIFA 20.
The FIFA soundtrack is a playlist of songs that millions of FIFA players listen to daily in the menus. Therefore, the selection of songs is followed with great curiosity even before release.
Which songs are included in the soundtrack? The tracklist includes not only mainstream songs but also songs that are rarely or never heard in everyday life in Germany. Often, unknown artists from various genres are featured, who reach a wide audience only through FIFA.
What is new in the soundtrack in FIFA 20? This year, there are two separate soundtracks because the new Volta mode gets its own song playlist. Both soundtracks on Spotify are embedded at the end of the article.
All titles and artists from the FIFA 20 Soundtrack
When is the release of the soundtrack? On September 13, 2019, the soundtrack was revealed. You will find it at the end of the article. Here are some videos of songs that were already known in advance.
These are some FIFA 20 songs:
Runaway by half alive (USA):
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The songs from the trailers: So far, three official trailers for FIFA 20 from EA Sports have been released. These are the songs from them:
Song from the reveal trailer – This is a remix of La Luna by Jude & Frank Feat. Toto La Momposina, which may only be available in the trailer. That’s why we embed the trailer here:
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In Destiny 2, Bungie is continuing to tweak the Reckoning. This mode is supposed to be more fun and easier so that you can get your hands on the delicious loot.
What happens in the Reckoning? The Reckoning is a mode that was introduced in the previous season and has since really outlived its usefulness. For months, there has been a lack of Guardians in matchmaking.
Bungie is currently doing quite a bit to this mode – it seems they want to lure you back there before Shadowkeep, so you can finally get the Reckoning loot that many Guardians still do not have. So far, the Reckoning has been an incredibly difficult mode that primarily provided a poor experience for solo Guardians and was quickly avoided.
What has already changed? In early September, Bungie made the Reckoning simpler and more rewarding:
The enemies in the Reckoning deal less damage and have less health themselves.
What will change soon in the Reckoning: Bungie has now announced another change.
From September 17, all negative modifiers will be removed from the Reckoning. Nasty modifiers like “Iron,” which strengthen the enemies or limit you, will no longer exist.
Instead, the Reckoning will only have a weekly burn modifier and a rotation of the three modifiers “Brawler”, “Grenadier” and “Heavyweight.” The three daily changing modifiers only enhance you and allow for better melee combat, faster grenade cooldowns, and stronger power weapons.
The weapons available in the Reckoning
Bungie’s goal: According to the developers, they want to increase replayability with the new change so that players can jump into matchmaking for delicious loot more often. They want to bridge the gap between you and your coveted rewards further, says Bungie. If you want to see the Reckoning weapons in your hands, now is the time.
Furthermore, they want to implement player feedback with the change. Many Guardians criticized that some modifiers were too harsh and led to a poor gaming experience.
What are the initial reactions from the community? On Reddit, this change is well received. One of the top comments with over 700 upvotes says that this will make the Reckoning more fun. They express their gratitude for it.
The change also makes it easier to play together with “Blueberries,” writes another. “Blueberries” refer to Guardians that are not part of your fireteam but have been randomly assigned. They are shown in blue on the mini-map.
Why are these changes necessary?
The problems with the Reckoning: When the PvE activity was released in March 2019, it quickly faced criticism.
It was extremely difficult; only well-prepared fireteams managed to complete more than one level in the Reckoning.
It was stingy with loot. The activity-specific rewards were so rare that many players quickly lost motivation to undergo the efforts.
Both problems have now been alleviated. Loot is raining down, and starting next week, the Reckoning will be even easier and more accessible.
What weapons are available in the Reckoning at levels 2 and 3?In the Reckoning, the 10 weapons are divided into two different loot pools based on the respective boss of the encounter and will rotate accordingly each week. So, per week you can earn only certain weapons.
If the boss is the image of Oryx, then you can get the following weapons from this final boss:
Hand Cannon “Notration”
Auto Rifle “Stomach Growl”
Pulse Rifle “Endurance”
Grenade Launcher “Doomsday”
Submachine Gun “Survival Kit”
The image of Oryx
If a sword boss is up next, you have a chance at the following firearms:
Shotgun “Only One Stands”
Sniper “Only Survivor”
Pistol “Lonesome”
Scout Rifle “Nightwatch”
Sword “In Case of Emergency”
Are you checking back into the Reckoning? Can it sweeten the time until Shadowkeep for you?
With Borderlands 3, many new crazy weapons come to players. We explain in this guide how to get the legendary Rick and Morty weapon.
The Borderlands series has always been known for its Easter eggs, which are small references to pop culture or real-world events. This is no different in Borderlands 3. YouTuber Arekkz encountered two very special enemies while playing.
We are talking about the villains “Wick and Warty” – a reference to Rick and Morty – from whom you can get one of the legendary weapons of Borderlands 3.
What is Rick and Morty? Rick and Morty is an American animated series that first premiered in 2013. The story follows the genius, but alcoholic, scientist Rick Sanchez and his not-so-bright grandson Morty.
Viewers follow the two on their journey through various crazy dimensions. Along the way, you also observe the decline of Rick and Morty’s family.
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What kind of weapon is it? The weapon is called “Redundant Savvy Phebert” and is a legendary Hyperion weapon. This means it gives you a bonus to your shield. There are nine different weapon manufacturers in Borderlands 3, each giving your weapons specific properties.
What is special about the weapon? It consumes twice the ammunition but comes with high damage and an additional damage bonus. It also increases your critical hit chance. The exact values depend on the weapon’s level.
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Where can you get the weapon? You can find the Rick and Morty weapon in the same location as the One Punch Man weapon. So, travel to the planet Promethea, specifically to “Lectra City.” There, you need to go to the northeast of the map, which is the top right.
You’ll not always find the two enemies Wick and Warty. If they are not there, come back at a later time.
If you manage to take down the two villains, they will drop several weapons for you. If you’re lucky, “Redundant Savvy Phebert” and other legendary weapons will be among them.
Here you can find more tips and tricks for Borderlands 3:
The beta of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has started on PlayStation 4, and PC and Xbox One will follow soon. If you want not only to test but also to rack up kills, you should equip the best loadout.
How long does the beta last? The current beta for PlayStation 4 runs from September 12 – 16. During this time, it is only open to pre-order players from September 12 – 13, and from the 14th onwards for all PS4 players. Then from the 19th to 23rd, the beta for PS4, Xbox One, and PC will take place.
How many weapons are there? Modern Warfare is expected to launch with 40 weapons, of which 33 weapons were known as of July. However, you unlock the weapons through leveling, and since you can only play up to level 10 in the beta, the selection of weapons is also limited.
You will still receive a small selection in the following weapon classes:
Assault Rifles (AR)
Submachine Guns (SMG)
Shotguns
Pistols
There will also be sniper rifles and light machine guns, but only one weapon will be available in each category, which automatically makes it the best weapon in that category.
How was the selection made? To select the best weapons, we have looked at player reports and evaluated ratings from other sites. The colleagues from Dexerto have already gathered some data about the beta, while dotesports has provided some impressions from the alpha.
The best assault rifle: The M4A1
What weapons are available? In the assault rifle category, you have the largest selection with three different weapons: the M4A1, the AK-47, and the M13. One of the standard loadouts also includes the FR 5.56.
Which is the best weapon? Among the weapons that you can unlock here, the M4A1 is the strongest weapon. It surpasses the two competitors in most areas and is always the safer choice. Alternatively, the FR 5.56 is also good if you don’t want to customize your loadout.
What makes the M4A1 so strong: The M4A1 is the most versatile of the available weapons. It is useful at all ranges, has a fairly high rate of fire, and significantly less recoil than the AK-47, which, in turn, has slightly more penetration.
Due to its versatility, the M4A1 serves you well both in close-quarters combat at short distances, in alleys at medium distances, and even quite reliably on streets at longer distances.
These weapons will be available at later levels:
FR 5.56
Oden
Kilo 141
FAL
FN Scar 17s
The best SMG – The MP5
What weapons are available? In the submachine gun category, only two weapons are available: the MP5 and the MP7.
Which is the best weapon? Here too, there is a clear winner: the MP5. It is the better choice in almost all areas.
What makes the MP5 so strong: While both SMGs can shred enemies easily at short distances, the MP5 is noticeably more stable. With it, you have less recoil and can stay more accurate on target to deliver all bullets to the enemy.
Due to its lower recoil, the MP5 can also still be used effectively at medium distances, where the MP7’s spread makes it nearly useless. Its high rate of fire makes it especially lethal in close quarters.
These weapons will be available at later levels:
AUG
P90
PP19 Bizon
Uzi
The best shotgun – Model 680
What weapons are available? In the shotgun category, there are also only two weapons available before level 10: the Model 680 and the 725.
Which is the best weapon? Despite similar stats, the Model 680 is a bit stronger than the 725. However, the two weapons are close together, and both can have a similarly deadly effect in the right hands.
What makes the Model 680 so strong: Although the 725 has the stronger penetration and aims more accurately, the Model 680’s biggest advantage is its larger magazine. The 725 only has two shots in the chamber.
Since fights, especially at close range in Modern Warfare, can become hectic quickly, having a few extra shots often saves you, even if they hit less accurately. This makes the Model 680 somewhat stronger in this category.
If you are confident in your aim, you can also comfortably switch to the 725. Especially with attachments and adjusted through the Gunsmith tool, the 725 can also become a top shotgun.
These weapons will be available at later levels:
R9-0 Shotgun
Origin 12 Shotgun
The best pistol – .50 GS
What weapons are available? Among handguns, there are also only two variants available: the .50 GS and the M19.
Which is the best weapon? In the pistol class, the winner is again clearer. The .50 GS has the edge here.
What makes the .50 GS so strong: Compared to the M19, the .50 GS offers more damage and a greater range. This is particularly important in this category, as pistols usually come into play when a heated battle has emptied the magazine.
Because it deals more damage and is more accurate at range, you have a higher chance of taking down fleeing enemies with the .50 GS.
These weapons will be available at later levels:
X16
1911
.357
Have you already played? Which weapons did you get the most kills with?
The Twitch streamer Turner “Tfue” Tenney has become the streamer with the most followers on Twitch through the online shooter Fortnite . Now he announces a break. He has everything he wants, but feels unhappy, he says.
This is the announcement: In a series of three tweets, Tfue said a few hours ago:
He is taking a break from streaming
He has everything he could have ever asked for in life, but for some reason, he hasn’t been happy lately
He feels trapped in a negative, dark basement in his head
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Separation from partner Cloak seems to weigh on Tfue
What’s behind it? Some people on Twitter believe that Tfue is primarily affected by the separation from his friend “Cloak”. The two had played together for over a year and were a duo in Fortnite. Tfue even temporarily moved in with Cloak to train with a better ping for the World Cup.
Perhaps he has now also simply achieved everything after becoming number 1 on Twitch, and is missing goals
In any case, it is something special when a streamer as popular as Tfue takes a longer break from Twitch. Because he misses out on revenue from donations, advertising, and subscriptions.
So far, Deoxys has only been available in EX Raids. It makes sense that there will soon be a successor. However, Niantic has made it clear that at least this weekend, no new EX Raid boss will appear. The Initiative form of Deoxys remains unchanged.
What Niantic says about the EX Raid boss
This statement exists: On Twitter, a player asked what would come next in the EX Raids. Niantic responded and confirmed that it will still be Deoxys for now.
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They also mentioned that they currently have no further information to share regarding the upcoming EX Raid boss.
This statement is important: Now there is clarity for the time being. Many trainers have already wondered what will appear as the EX Raid boss this coming weekend. Some had expected a new boss, but that seems to have been dashed for now.
When will the new EX Raid boss arrive? New invitations for EX Raids have also already been sent out. There will be new EX Raids on the 21st and 22nd of September.
In the tweet, Niantic spoke of the upcoming EX Raid, referring to the raids occurring on the weekend of the 14th and 15th of September. Whether there will be a new boss the following week remains to be seen.
This is why many players are puzzled: It surprises many players that Deoxys is simultaneously available in regular raids and EX Raids. When Mewtwo left the EX Raids, there were no EX Raids for a while until Deoxys arrived.
Now it is all the more strange that Niantic is taking a different approach. After all, an EX Raid is no longer something special, as the Pokémon can be obtained at any arena without an invitation.
On Sunday, Community Day is also taking place. We will give you all the information about the event:
In the beta of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, a player found a major hint about loot boxes. They have been present in all the games in the “Call of Duty” series in recent years, but have not yet been announced for the new Modern Warfare. Players feel they have caught Activision red-handed here.
Here’s the find: It’s about a tweet from shooter YouTuber LegacyKillah. He shared a screenshot from the Open Beta of Modern Warfare showing a “Supply Drop”, which is what loot boxes are called in Call of Duty. They appear on a “Post-Match” screen as a reward.
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Originally, the image comes from YouTuber “NerosCinema”, but the tweet from LegacyKillah is now being discussed in the gaming community.
Accusation: First conceal loot boxes, then introduce them
This is his theory: LegacyKillah believes: Activision Blizzard is planning the same stunt as with Black Ops 4.
Activision Blizzard releases the game without loot boxes, waits until the reviews are written and millions of boxes are sold, and then introduces microtransactions and loot boxes:
They achieve higher sales and better reviews than if they had started with the despised loot boxes at launch
and still make a ton of money from microtransactions afterwards
In Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Activision was accused of having done exactly that. The YouTuber SkillUp subsequently retracted his positive review and accused the publisher of intentionally cheating by withholding microtransactions until the testers were finished with the game.
In CoD, microtransactions and loot boxes came some time after the launch.
This is the current status regarding loot boxes in Modern Warfare: So far, there has been no talk of “Supply Drops”. Infinity Ward has neither confirmed nor denied them. It was only said that they will speak about it when they are ready to do so.
However, since they have been in all Call of Duties in recent years, everyone assumed that they would also return in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
“Secret” loot boxes not so secret
This is how it is being discussed: On reddit, there are three major trends:
In Diablo 3 the Season 18 has been running for a few weeks now. We take a look at the leaderboard and check which classes and combos are currently the best.
What’s going on in Diablo 3? About three weeks ago, on August 23, the new Season 18 with the theme “Season of Trinity” started in Diablo 3. The season theme is supposed to empower players at all levels, which can certainly be reflected in the leaderboard.
On August 28, the Wizard, Witch Doctor, and Crusader were in the top three spots of the Solo leaderboard. Here are their achievements:
Wizard – GR 128 – ~14 minutes and 29 seconds
Witch Doctor – GR 123 – ~14 minutes and 49 seconds
Crusader – GR 116 – ~12 minutes and 30 seconds
The Best Classes in Diablo 3 – Status September 13
How does it look now? We take a look at the different leaderboards and show you who is currently leading. In each of the rankings, the Wizard is prominently represented. This class only landed on place 2 of your favorite classes in Season 18 in Diablo 3.
Solo: In solo play, the Crusader has been pushed out of the top 3. Instead, the Necromancer received a strong boost and fought his way to second place.
Wizard – GR 134 in ~14 minutes and 23 seconds
Necromancer – GR 133 in ~14 minutes and 46 seconds
Witch Doctor – GR 130 in ~14 minutes and 53 seconds
Crusader – GR 125 in ~ 14 minutes and 31 seconds
Barbarian – GR 123 in ~13 minutes and 50 seconds
Demon Hunter – GR 123 in ~ 14 minutes and 41 seconds
Monk – GR 121 in ~ 14 minutes and 35 seconds
Do you also want to be at the top of the leaderboards? Then check out the tier list of the best classes and builds of Diablo 3 in Season 18 here.
Duo: Initially, teams of Wizard and Necromancer led the two-player leaderboard. But this combo has now been pushed to third place. First and second place are occupied by groups of Wizard and Monk.
Trio: The composition of the top placement for trio players has not changed. A group of Barbarian, Necromancer, and Wizard still leads the list. They achieve GR 141 together, three weeks ago the maximum was GR 130. Behind them are Wizard, Monk, and Necromancer.
Quad: The group composition of the 4-player teams has not changed. However, teams of Wizard, Monk, Barbarian, and Necromancer now reach GR level 150. When we checked three weeks ago, the maximum was level 139.
Diablo fans are now eagerly waiting for Blizzcon 2019. Recently, a poster was released that raises the hopes of the players:
The first players can already play the beta of the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. But what do the fans say about it?
This is the beta: The beta, which started on September 12 for PS4 pre-order customers, brings various game modes. So you can already test what is officially coming our way on October 25.
How players find the open beta
This is the mood among players: Basically, the beta is well received. There are various clips of spectacular kills and funny bugs on Reddit . Players are excited to test the new shooter, and hardly anyone seems disappointed.
What do the numbers say? The interest in Modern Warfare is high. On Twitch, the shooter had more viewers at times than the popular battle royale Fortnite. Up to 100,000 concurrent viewers were recorded for CoD.
These clips are celebrated: The user “Ballzif” shows a spectacular round start, where he takes out several opponents at once. He writes that he couldn’t have wished for a better start.
What is criticized? Some details, however, are not well received by players. It is mainly criticized that opponents can often be hard to spot. Especially when injured, players often overlook an opponent and run straight into their arms.
There are also some bugs. For example, one can hide in vehicles and objects and shoot from there. One can only hope that this is just a problem in the beta.
How can I participate in the beta? From tomorrow, September 14, all PS4 players will be able to test the beta of Modern Warfare. The following weekend, other platforms can also join in.
All further information about the beta of Modern Warfare can be found here:
Improbable is known for the technology SpatialOS, which aims to enable huge persistent worlds even in indie games. The company has now announced that it has acquired the developers of the online shooter Scavengers.
Which studio did Improbable acquire? It is Midwinter, whose team is currently working on the online shooter Scavengers.
You must search for resources as mercenaries on the frozen earth and bring them to a space station. However, other players are trying to do the same. Therefore, a PvP battle can constantly erupt in the areas.
You also face wild beasts, which makes it necessary to form temporary teams. However, you should trust no teammate.
In the end, you receive rewards based on how many resources you managed to bring to the space station.
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Why does Improbable buy Midwinter? Herman Narula, CEO of Improbable, explains that both companies have been closely collaborating for a long time. Scavengers uses Improbable’s SpatialOS technology to create and manage the worlds.
Improbable was very enthusiastic about the online shooter early on and therefore invested several million dollars in the studio last year. Now they want to deepen this partnership, as they believe in the game and its success. Improbable acquired Midwinter for an undisclosed price.
What is behind it? There is a lot of talk about the SpatialOS technology. It is considered a “wonder technology” that allows even small development studios to create vast online worlds and manage them with little effort.
However, a few SpatialOS titles have already failed. Among them the MMORPG Worlds Adrift and the battle royale shooter Mavericks. This naturally raises questions about the technology.
By acquiring a development studio that is working on a SpatialOS game, a much closer partnership is formed. Improbable can work on the game and help the team use SpatialOS more effectively.
Moreover, Improbable ensures that Midwinter does not overextend itself and that another SpatialOS game does not have to be shut down, which would reflect poorly on the technology. With Improbable’s financial resources, it is more likely that Scavengers will actually be released and marketed accordingly.
Improbable needs a representative and successful online game to demonstrate what SpatialOS can do.
What are other advantages? Improbable also benefits from Midwinter’s experience in online game development. For example, tools are to be developed together that will make using SpatialOS even easier. These tools will then be made available to other developers.
Bungie reveals how they want to optimize your exotic weapons in Destiny 2 with the release of Shadowkeep. There are also updates on the general weapon types.
Where do the information come from? The developers showed in the current “This Week at Bungie” blog not only a new roadmap for Season 8, but also addressed the planned weapon changes in a sandbox update.
In addition to adjustments to exotic weapons, there will be some general changes to the weapon types with Shadowkeep that will affect your PvP and PvE experience.
Finally a buff for scout rifles
Numerous weapon types will receive buffs and adjustments. What will particularly please many Guardians: Scout rifles will soon deal more damage in PvE and should become relevant in the game again. The scout rifle buff is greater here than, for example, with automatic rifles.
The Guardian community has been discussing scout rifles for a long time. In Destiny 1, they were the favorite weapon category for many Guardians, whereas in Destiny 2 they have been overshadowed by other weapons like hand cannons or pulse rifles for some time. With Shadowkeep, scout rifles may be pushed to the forefront again.
The season of the unyielding brings some weapon changes
Changes to weapon types
Automatic rifles
The PvE damage is increased by 30% to 25% depending on the enemy’s rank
Bows
The PvE damage against smaller enemies is increased by 31% and against larger enemies by 26%
A problem has been fixed where the time to draw the bow was displayed incorrectly
Hand cannons
PvE damage against smaller enemies is increased by 30%
Light and adaptive hand cannons use a new firing animation while aiming at targets
Higher accuracy of the weapons at maximum trigger speed
The range value now has less influence on the effective range. This means hand cannons will experience a higher damage range falloff – a range nerf.
Machine guns
PvE damage against smaller enemies is increased by 25%
Pulse rifles
PvE damage against smaller enemies is increased by 28%
The effects of damage range falloff are increased
Rapid-fire pulse rifles now deal 14 base and 23.8 precision damage (previously 13 / 21.4) in PvP
Pulse rifles with higher impact deal 21 base and 33.6 precision damage (previously 20 / 32) in PvP
Scout rifles
The PvE damage is increased by 36% to 18% depending on the enemy’s rank
The buff for scout rifles and the range nerf for hand cannons and pulse rifles will likely make scout rifles significantly better – especially at long ranges.
Pistols
PvE damage against smaller and larger enemies has been increased by 16%
Sniper rifles
The PvE damage against smaller enemies has been increased by 47%, for others by 20%
SMGs
The PvE damage against small and large enemies is increased by 22.5%.
Old exotic weapons become powerful again
Some of the exotic weapons will be revised. They will shine in a new light.
The magazine of the Sunshot hand cannon will be increased from 8 to 12 bullets. This will likely please most players who have been requesting a buff for years. This makes it more important for the game and should be noticed by many Guardians again.
The Sunshot hand cannon in Destiny 2
The exotic hand cannon Crimson is also making a comeback. The base and precision damage has been drastically increased, and the weapon no longer wobbles as much while shooting (flinch is reduced). This makes it useful again in both PvE and PvP.
The perk “In the Service of the Colony” will soon function like the trait “Auto-Loading Holster” and will ensure that the Colony will automatically reload after some time.
But those were not all the exotic weapons receiving changes. There will soon be many reasons to get these old, dusty weapons out of the vault again.
Workhorse
Magazine increased from 100 to 150
PvE damage increased by 15%
Damage changed to 15 base and 21.2 precision damage (previously 13.21 / 21.14)
You no longer need to shoot to automatically reload when picking up ammo
High-caliber rounds are replaced by armor-piercing rounds
Graviton Lance
30% more PvE damage
Sunshot
Magazine increased to 12
Wings of Sacred Dawn
PvE damage increased by 25%
Crimson
Damage changed to 19 base damage and 30.5 precision damage (previously 13.76 / 24.75). It also causes less flinch, as there was a problem before.
Merciless
The missing aim assist stat for this weapon has been fixed
Pallas
The damage bonus from Memento Mori is now influenced by range falloff
Lumina
The buff effect of Noble Rounds on allies should now function more reliably
The Colony
The perk “In the Service of the Colony” will soon function like the trait “Auto-Loading Holster”
The laser warlock on the moon
Additionally, there are thesegeneral changes: weapon modifications will be reusable. They will no longer count as consumables. All mods you have in your inventory will be converted on October 1st, and you can switch them as often as you want. This aims to give players the freedom to experiment more with multiple weapon mods.
Additionally, small enemies will no longer take more precision damage than other enemies. Until now, they had taken double the precision damage compared to others.
More changes are already in planning. Bungie wants to reveal more in the coming weeks. They will use the “This Week at Bungie” blog posts before the release of Shadowkeep.
With the release of WoW Classic, the developers in retail can finally let go of old baggage. There is now hardly any reason to cling to old things.
Okay,
I admit, the headline might be a bit provocative,
but let me explain what I mean.
World of Warcraft has been going around in circles in its development for quite a long time. Basically, every 2-3 years, a new expansion comes out with a few new features, but the basic layout is always the same:
There are 5-6 new areas on a new continent, 5-10 new levels, and a few new talents or updates. The old content remains more or less untouched, and all the action takes place only in the new areas. The old zones are all irrelevant, except if a special questline leads there for 10 minutes.
Of course, the new areas are mostly cool, graphically more sophisticated than their predecessors, and have an interesting story. But the rest of the world is stagnating; a large part of the game world remains unused for players at the max level.
Cataclysm was unpopular because it destroyed nostalgia
Blizzard once tried to break this system a bit, and that was with Cataclysm. Here, old areas were revised or completely redesigned. Because of new questlines, some players even got lost again in the old zones at max level, just to replay the stories and see what Deathwing had made of the areas.
But Cataclysm was not well received. The overhaul of the old world took something away from the players that they immediately missed. Thanks to the revision, the nostalgia that was associated with starting in World of Warcraft was gone.
Anyone who had memories of the Barrens from 10 years ago barely recognizes it since Cataclysm. Many of the quests have changed, and the entire layout of the area is different. This upset many players and caused it to no longer be “their” game world. It was no longer their homeland, where they had once begun.
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The memories and feelings associated with years of playing were simply destroyed and replaced by something new. And these new quests, areas, and content could not compare to what for many players was the very first MMO experience.
Sure, the revamped areas were more modern, often told interesting stories in the quests, and offered more variety. They often had long, coherent questlines and provided a red thread. But the nostalgia was indeed lost.
Classic is always there, the nostalgia stays forever
That is now over. Thanks to World of Warcraft Classic, every player has a legitimate way to keep returning to the origins of WoW. The developers no longer have to worry about players losing a beloved part of their game world because it still exists in Classic.
Classic is always there as a guardian of nostalgia.
This could be quite a liberation and allow the developers to “go crazy”. One could completely overhaul the game world again and perhaps scale it entirely with player levels. A thematically fitting expansion could completely revamp Azeroth once more and ensure that all zones have a certain relevance in the endgame.
These wouldn’t just have to be world quests, but perhaps varied events from the individual factions residing in the respective areas.
There are many reasons for an overhaul. After all, many areas were actually destroyed during the Legion’s attack, story-wise. Many NPCs died during the invasion, yet they still stroll around the game world even at level 120.
How has the world changed since such a significant event as the Legion’s attack? Are individual factions rebuilding certain areas, and what consequences did the quests that perhaps initiated a change years ago with Cataclysm have?
If in the future there really is the “Black Empire” of N’Zoth that threatens to overshadow the world once again, it would be pretty cool if it weren’t just 5 new zones again. How great would it be if such events finally meant huge changes to the entire world?
In summary, I think that WoW Classic is a significant advantage for retail, and not just because of the generally larger number of players who have returned to WoW. Because the original version of the game is officially available, one can now comparatively easily say in the retail version, “Let’s do something completely crazy!”
Whether the developers will take this step will probably not show in the next expansion. But the one after at least has the opportunity to completely change World of Warcraft. Hopefully, Blizzard has the courage and the ideas for it.
The 3-11-7 build, with 3 damage, 11 armor, and 7 skill attributes, has dominated the meta of PvP-based gameplay in The Division 2 for some time. In this guide, we will show you what makes the 3-11-7 build so outstanding and how you can create this PvP build yourself.
What makes this build so strong? The 3-11-7 build, designed for PvP, utilizes a lot of active talents and requires agents to have a lot of patience when assembling it. Some of the bonuses are incredibly powerful, giving you that often decisive small edge to turn the battle in your favor. So it is definitely worth trying this build.
This build pushes the limits of possible attribute combinations. The eleven blue armor attributes provide excellent survivability – for example, in the contaminated Dark Zone areas. This allows powerful talents to be activated that keep you alive and frustrate your enemies.
In terms of red damage attributes, the build focuses on the essentials. It is important to keep these attributes to a maximum of three, to utilize a specific armor talent. Only the most important damage attributes are used:
Weapon damage on the chest
Weapon damage on the backpack
Single weapon damage on the gloves
What makes the build so special are the seven yellow skill attributes. This allows you to activate the talents “Explorer” and “On the Ropes”, providing a significant damage boost that can only be efficiently utilized by a few agents. The high number of yellow attributes also gives you strong skills that are almost constantly activated.
YouTuber “Pure Prime” plays a round of conflict in the following video and demonstrates the power of the 3-11-7 build.
Since September 12, the Vive Cosmos can be pre-ordered. What are the advantages of the Vive Cosmos from HTC and what does the competition offer?
The VR technology is slowly establishing itself on PC. There are also initial ideas among the MMOs. For some time now, the VR MMO OrbusVR has been available on Steam, which has made a first step in this direction. In the meantime, there is also a wide range of technology.
Since September 12, you can now pre-order the VR headset Vive Cosmos from HTC. What does the new headset offer, and who might benefit from the purchase? In the following, we will look at…
what the VR headset Vive Cosmos from HTC offers
the specifications
the competition
and what is coming in 2019
What does the Vive Cosmos offer?
The resolution offers good 1440×1700 pixels and features a 90Hz LCD display with a field of view of 110 degrees. The VR headset Vive Cosmos supports both Steam and the in-house app store Viveport.
Heise,
who have already used the headset, emphasize especially the
significantly improved wearing comfort compared to the Vive Pro. For the
audio output, the proven headphones from the previously sold Vive deluxe audio straps are used. However, in the Cosmos, these are now permanently installed.
Who is the Vive Cosmos aimed at?
The Vive Cosmos is primarily aimed at gamers with its price of 799 euros. This price includes not only the headset but also the controllers and, as a pre-order bonus, a one-year Viveport Infinity subscription.
The Vive Pro remains available on the market but is aimed more at companies or professional users with a price of nearly 1500 euros for the complete package.
When is the VR headset Vive Cosmos available?
This is what the controllers of the Vive Cosmos look like.
Since September 12, you can pre-order the VR headset Vive Cosmos. It will officially be available from October 3. If you pre-order the headset, you will receive a one-year Viveport Infinity subscription.
Specifications of the Vive Cosmos
In the following table, we have listed the official values of the HTC Vive Cosmos for you. Particularly interesting here is the display: it features a 90Hz LCD display, while other VR headsets usually offer an AMOLED display.
Brief
Highlights:
1.
Unexpected presence with spatial 3-D audio.
2.
Higher display resolution, improved ergonomics, and a simpler headset and cable design allow you to comfortably immerse yourself in your
world.
3. “Chaperone” technology
Displays:
Dual
3.4-inch diagonal
Resolution:
1440 x 1700
pixels per eye (2880 x 1700 pixels combined)
Refresh rate:
90 Hz
Field of view:
Max 110
degrees
Audio:
Stereophones
Input:
Integrated
microphones, headset button
Connections:
USB-C 3.0,
DisplayPort (DP) 1.2, proprietary connection for modifications
Sensors:
Accelerometer
Ergonomics:
Flip-up visor
Adjustable pupil distance
Technical Data Controller
Built-in
sensor:
Gyroscope and
accelerometer
Hall sensor
Capacitive sensors
Input:
System button
Two application buttons
Trigger
Bumper
Joystick
Grip button
Battery:
2 x AA
alkaline batteries
Is the purchase worth it? The Competition of the Vive Cosmos
How does the competition for the Vive Cosmos look? In the following, we will take a look at the competitors. If you are looking for a suitable MMO for VR, check out Orbus VR Reborn: The MMO relaunched in April 2019:
The VR headset Oculus Rift S attracts especially with its low price of 449 euros. The Gamestar sees the wearing comfort significantly improved compared to the old model, and the tracking is also convincing. The poor sound and the lack of innovation compared to the previous model are particularly criticized.
The black levels are slightly worse than the old model, and you also have to forgo manual adjustment of the eye distance. Trying it out is therefore mandatory to see if the headset really fits you.
For wireless: Oculus Quest
The VR headset Oculus Quest comes from the same company as the Oculus Rift S, but has two major differences: First, it is wireless, and second, you do not need a high-end PC, as you load the games onto the system memory of the headset via Wi-Fi. The Oculus Quest also costs 449 euros, like the Oculus Rift S.
Testers from Curved especially praise the easy setup and the very fair price: For 449 euros, you get an “all-in-one VR system” because besides the headset, you don’t need to buy any additional accessories. The in-house store also offers an enormous variety of games.
For enthusiasts: HTC Vive Pro
The VR headset HTC Vive Pro is at the technical and pricing forefront of VR headsets. For Golem, the headset is considered to be the “best headset we have tried so far.” This is mainly due to the very high wearing comfort, even for glasses wearers. The sound quality is very good, and the picture quality is high resolution.
The most significant criticism is the very high price: the device costs 1399 euros. Although the device is also available from various retailers for just under 900 euros, it only includes the headset and a connection box. You will need to buy additional accessories. It is an advantage if you already own accessories from an old device; otherwise, you will have to dig deep into your pockets.
For all-rounders: Valve Index VR
The VR headset Index VR comes from Valve. The system is mainly aimed at gamers and is conveniently backward compatible with HTC Vive games and the controllers and base stations of the HTC Vive. For the Valve Index without accessories, you pay 539 euros, while the complete package with controllers and Lighthouse 2.0 base stations costs 1079 euros.
Testers from Gamestar regard the Valve Index as the best overall VR package. This is mainly due to the good sound and great wearing comfort. The price is too high compared to the Oculus Rift S, which offers only a slightly worse picture but costs only 439 euros.
For the console: Sony Playstation VR
The VR headset Playstation VR from Sony is made for the in-house console. Techstage praises the high wearing comfort and the adjustment options, as well as the very simple setup.
The price is also praised: You can get the second-generation headset for just 259 euros, and for just under 560 euros, you get a decent package with some games. Compared to other high-end devices, the graphics quality is lower, and the resolution is less; however, the Playstation VR headset is suitable as an inexpensive entry.
If you want to play online with the VR headset, you will still need a Playstation Plus subscription.
Do you want to know which MMO you can play in 2019 with a VR headset? The game Nostos from NetEase could be one of them:
The first Pokémon of Generation 5 arrive on September 16
These 10 Pokémon from Gen 5 are particularly crazy
This is what makes the Pokémon special: Regardless of their stats, these Pokémon look particularly crazy. They either just look funny or really cool.
So you can assess these monsters, we will tell you how strong they are likely to be in Pokémon GO, assuming their stats don’t change dramatically.
Klikdiklak
This is what makes the Pokémon so crazy: The first monster on the list is Klikdiklak, which will definitely come to the game next month. This has already been confirmed by Niantic. Klikdiklak consists of several gears that interlock and rotate. It can also fly. Unlike many other Pokémon, Klikdiklak does not have any animal features.
Klikdiklak and its pre-evolutions
This is how strong the Pokémon will be: Klikdiklak reaches 2637 CP and has a solid attack value. However, it cannot compete with the best Steel-type Pokémon. A Metagross will definitely be better.
Karippas
This is what makes the Pokémon so crazy: Karippas is a turtle that stands upright. It somewhat resembles a Ninja Turtle, as ultimately, you will be able to battle with Karippas.
This is how strong the Pokémon will be: Karippas reaches about 2600 CP and will not be significant competition for other Water- and Rock-type Pokémon. It will be more of a Pokémon for Ninja Turtle fans.
Gelatroppo
This is what makes the Pokémon so crazy: As the name suggests, Gelatroppo is simply an ice cream cone. Its evolution Gelatwino is even ideal for a big appetite: It has 2 scoops of ice cream in the cone.
This is how strong the Pokémon will be: With 2822 CP and an attack value of 218, the final evolution Gelatwino won’t be that useless. It may not surpass other Ice-type Pokémon like Mamutel or Snibunna, but with the right moves, it could be a good alternative.
Flunschlik
This is what makes the Pokémon so crazy: Flunschlik is probably the most useless-looking Pokémon from Generation 5. It is a flat flounder that is hard to recognize. It also has a dreamy look and does not look dangerous at all.
This is how strong the Pokémon will be: The appearance also describes Flunschlik’s stats pretty well. It has a maximum of 2162 CP and is not useful in battles at all.
Skelabra
This is what makes the Pokémon so crazy: Skelabra is a spooky chandelier that evolves from Lichtel, which strongly resembles a burnt candle. So if you like to battle with lamps, Skelabra is for you.
Skelabra and its pre-evolutions
This is how strong the Pokémon will be: The chandelier not only looks good but is also very powerful. Skelabra reaches 3268 CP and has an attack value of 271. With the right moves, it could become the best Ghost- and Fire-type attacker in the game and one of the best monsters of Gen 5.
Hutsassa
This is what makes the Pokémon so crazy: Hutsassa already looks like a Pokémon at first glance, as it is a mushroom that has a Poké Ball as its head and arms. Who knows, maybe you won’t have to throw a Poké Ball at Hutsassa, after all, it’s half a ball.
This is how strong the Pokémon will be: Hutsassa may look funny, but it won’t be useful in battle. The Grass and Poison-type Pokémon reaches only 2140 CP and has poor stats.
Morbitesse
This is what makes the Pokémon so crazy: All trainers who have a doll phobia may find Morbitesse a bit creepy. It looks like a small doll that has an evil expression. Not without reason, it is a Psychic-type.
Morbitesse and its pre-evolutions. Source: Wattpad
This is how strong the Pokémon will be: Morbitesse reaches 2419 CP and has relatively weak stats. There is great competition among Psychic-types, which is why Morbitesse does not play a significant role here.
Echnatoll
This is what makes the Pokémon so crazy: Echnatoll is a Pokémon for fans of pharaohs and mummies, as it is a sarcophagus with 4 ghostly arms. It has a really nasty look and is logically a Ghost-type.
This is how strong the Pokémon will be: Echnatoll will not play a significant role in the Pokémon GO meta. While it has a high defense value, the other stats are weak, which is why it cannot reach much CP.
Rabigator
This is what makes the Pokémon so crazy: Rabigator is probably the coolest Pokémon from Generation 5. After all, it is a large crocodile that looks as if it is wearing sunglasses due to its color pattern.
This is how strong the Pokémon is: The crocodile can reach just over 3000 CP. Its attack value is 229, which makes it quite decent. With the right moves, it could be a good backup for Tyranitar or Groudon.
Unratütox
This is what makes the Pokémon so crazy: Unratütox lives up to its name, as it is actually just a bag of trash. Its facial expression does not look very happy either. Its evolution Deponitox is a large, walking pile of trash.
This is how strong the Pokémon is: The evolution Deponitox is unlikely to be very strong. It reaches 2428 CP and has stats that are not very good. Moreover, it is a Poison-type, which has not played a significant role in Pokémon GO so far.
Which Pokémon from Generation 5 do you find particularly quirky or funny?
Electronic Arts is now offering the online shooter Anthem as part of the EA Access and Origin Access programs. Only seven months after the launch.
What has Electronic Arts announced now? Anthem is now available as part of the EA Access and Origin Access subscription services. This means that those who have a subscription can now play the online shooter as part of their library. And that from just 4 euros a month. This is the Basic version of the game.
Anthem needs more players
Why is Anthem now part of this subscription service? Electronic Arts keeps adding games to this program and it was basically just a matter of time until Anthem appeared in the EA Access and Origin Access libraries. While it may seem a bit early for this to happen just seven months after the online shooter’s launch, it’s not that unusual. The same happened with Battlefield V.
With this step, EA is now making the game accessible to more customers. Anyone using one of the subscription services will surely take a look at Anthem, which in turn should lead to an increase in player numbers.
On which platforms is the game available? You can now play Anthem through the EA Access subscription service on PS4 and Xbox One. Through Origin Access, you play on PC.
If you even use Origin Access Premier, you will receive the “Legion of Dawn” edition of the online game with extra armor for your Javelins. This version was also available at release through Origin Access Premier.
How is Anthem doing? Anthem has had a very rocky start. The reviews were disappointing, and there was a lot of criticism from players. Anthem is still considered unfinished, has too little content, a less interesting story, and doesn’t convince many players.
Since its release in February, Anthem has been struggling for the favor of players, but success has been elusive so far. Many have already turned their backs on the title, and the game has left a noticeably visible stain on the reputation of the developer studio Bioware.
After developers left the team and there were complaints about the difficulty of finding teammates for missions, Anthem managed to spark some excitement with the Cataclysm update, at least for a little bit.
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What do the players think? There are some players who are now showing interest in trying out Anthem since it is included in the subscription. Others are mocking it and claim that EA is “dumping” the game.
Most are now curious about what this means for the future of the online shooter. Can it attract more players? Will this step help Anthem succeed?
There is still the feeling that EA’s timing is unfortunate. Because Borderlands 3 has just been released, which many players are looking forward to, and a large part of the community is still busy with the recently released Gears 5. Therefore, the announcement that Anthem can now be played through EA Access and Origin Access might get overlooked.
What do you think? Can EA and Origin Access help Anthem succeed?
