Fallout 76 is currently undergoing maintenance on PC, PS4, and Xbox One to install the new Update 13. This update mainly focuses on bug fixes, improved features, and a new map for Nuclear Winter.
What is this patch? Today, on September 10, 2019, at around 4 PM, the servers of Fallout 76 went into maintenance mode. The new Update 13 is being installed, in which numerous bugs will be fixed.
How long will the maintenance work take? The maintenance work was completed around 8 PM. The new patch is now playable.
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Instead of previously in Flatwoods, you will now also have the opportunity to fight in Morgantown and Grafton. This map has some unique features that are missing in Flatwoods:
Focus on house and city combat
steep cliffs and large bodies of water as a contrast
new enemies like RAD Scorpions, which do not exist in Flatwoods
This is what Morgantown looks like in the regular game.
Additionally, player matchmaking is now supposed to include players from around the world, and with new challenges, you will receive temporary Morgantown rewards.
This is how Fallout 76 is being improved: Besides the new map, Update 13 mainly focuses on fixing old bugs and improving existing features instead of overloading the game with more content. So far, it is known that:
some events will be made significantly more enjoyable and clearer for players. What exactly is changing, you will find out in our changes to the events of Fallout 76
the servers are expected to run more stable. Since Patch 12, there have been major performance issues that should now be fixed
a problem with power armor is being worked on, which has proven to be more complex than anticipated. This fix will not come directly with Update 13 but is scheduled for a future hotfix and is under development
A player has now received an official recognition for the long time he has invested in EVE Online. His achievement has been entered into the Guinness World Records.
What has the player accomplished? It concerns the player behind the character Katja Sae, the American Ethan Richards. He explored the entire galaxy of EVE Online back in March 2019. This adventure took him nearly 10 years.
EVE Online included 7,805 star systems at that time. Richards set out to not just fly through the corresponding systems, but to properly explore them and the planets within them.
As if that wasn’t enough, the player also stayed out of fights and managed not to lose a single ship throughout the entire time. Apparently, this was worth an official mention in the Guinness World Records.
This is how the developers reacted: To complete the discovery, the developers at CCP even had to help Richards. He was missing the system Polaris, as it is only accessible to Game Masters.
However, to really check off all systems as “explored,” they specially invited him to Polaris. After Richards completed his journey, he received numerous honors.
In a video from the fictional news service The Scope, which publishes news for EVE “in-game,” Sae was celebrated as the first person to travel the entire universe. In honor of the pilot, there is also a monument depicting her.
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He documented his journey in a blog so others could follow it. Now it is over, and it remains to be seen whether anyone will undertake something like this in the near future, as EVE is facing a significant upheaval:
Today, on August 13, the Weekly Reset rotates the weekly activities in Destiny 2. New weekly challenges, fresh Nightfall strikes, and a different Flashpoint planet are waiting for the Guardians.Furthermore, the last week of Moments of Triumph begins.What does the new week have in store for the Guardians?
Last chance for Triumph moments: With today’s reset, Guardians enter the last week to complete the Moments of Triumph, namely the Triumph moments 2019, and secure the title MMXIX.
Originally, the Triumph moments were supposed to end on August 28. However, due to the delay of Shadowkeep to October 1, Bungie has also extended the Triumph moments by two weeks. If you still want the title or other rewards but have not yet completed all Triumphs despite the extra time, you should hurry. Because with the reset on September 17, it will be over.
But what does the new week bring?
Nightfall strikes starting September 10 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
This week, the following Nightfalls can be challenged by you:
If you want to get the armor from the Escalation Protocol with the new Armor 2.0 standard as quickly as possible after the release of Shadowkeep, you can actually start working on it now.
If you are looking for the Flashpoint, you should check out Nessus this time. Complete the Flashpoint challenge there as well as the marked heroic adventure, and you will receive 2 Powerful rewards as a reward.
If you complete the 4 weekly bounties from Werner/Benedict 99-40, you will receive one Powerful Item per bounty. If you complete all four, you will receive an additional Powerful reward. Furthermore, up to 3 more Powerful rewards can be earned through the Menagerie. However, you will need the corresponding upgrades to the Chalice of Opulence.
Ada-1 offers all powerful weapon rolls from the Black Armory.
Ikora Rey rewards you with Powerful loot as soon as you master 20 random bounties.
After reaching 5,000 Clan XP, you are rewarded with a Powerful reward from Hawthorne. If you also complete her bounties “Endless Battle”, “To Each Their Own”, “With Both Hands”, and “An Overwhelming Affair” successfully, you will receive one Powerful Item per bounty.
Petra Venj can now be found (Curse Week 2) for one week directly at the landing zone of the Dreaming City. When you complete Petra’s mission, the Ascendant Challenge, and a total of 8 of her daily bounties for her, you will receive Powerful loot for each of these tasks. By the way, currently, the 6th Ascendant Challenge is active.
Spider has this time the weekly bounty “Flood Summoner” in stock. Complete this task and you will receive Powerful loot.
In FIFA 20 you can now play the demo. Here are 5 tips on what you can test in the demo version on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
The demo is available: Since the afternoon of September 10th, you can download and install the FIFA 20 demo. It is available on PS4 through the PS Store, on Xbox One through the Xbox Store, and on PC through Origin.
You can now try the demo version to kick a few nice matches and pass the time until the release of FIFA 20. Or you can make the most of it! We have 5 tips for you on how you can take advantage of the demo.
Tip 1: Get familiar with the gameplay
You can test: Every year EA Sports tweaks the gameplay a bit, so the feeling of the game differs from the predecessor. What often led to success in FIFA 19 may hardly be useful in FIFA 20.
Check out the new ball feel. The ball is supposed to move more naturally in the air and on the ground in FIFA 20 thanks to new ball physics.
Practice how to defend best in FIFA 20. While many players left the defending to the AI in FIFA 19, manual defending is supposed to pay off again in FIFA 20. Also, the balls should not bounce directly back to the opponent in tackles, making well-timed challenges more important and better than the year before.
Observe the AI behavior. Thanks to revamped positioning, AI players are supposed to behave more intelligently than before. Test several formations to find out which suits your playstyle and which you can then start the FIFA 20 season with.
Practice the shot timing. This is supposed to be more difficult to time in FIFA 20 because the green area is tighter.
Keep in mind that the gameplay may change until the release or even after the release. EA Sports will continue to work on it. The demo is an early build of FIFA 20.
Tip 2: Practice the new celebrations in the demo
You can test: In FIFA 20, there are some new celebrations that you can already try out in the demo. You might discover one that you want to show off to your opponents after scoring a goal.
3 cool new celebrations:
Spinner Frog – Hold L2, rotate the right stick counterclockwise in a circle (Hold LT, rotate the right stick counterclockwise in a circle)
Scissors – Hold L1, press square once (Hold LB, press X)
Pigeon – Hold R1, press R3 (right stick in), (Hold RB, press right stick in)
You can find all the other new celebrations here with button combinations:
You can test this now: While in FIFA 19 some skill moves, like La Croqueta or the “El Tornado” cross, were extremely effective, this is supposed to change in FIFA 20. One of these skill moves may become powerful:
Lateral Heel to Heel: For this, you need at least a 3-star skill player. You execute it by holding L1 (LB) and then moving the right stick left and then right (be aware of the player’s running direction – doing it right then left is also possible). In this skill, the ball is moved from one heel to the other and then kicked in the direction the player is moving quickly.
Flair Roulette: For this skill, you need at least a 4-star skill player. It is a new version of the roulette move, where the player briefly pulls the ball back and while turning the body, continues to play the ball almost in the same direction. It looks pretty cool. You perform it by holding L1 (LB) and rotating the right stick from back to front by 180 degrees.
Setup Touch: This is a special move that all players – including goalkeepers – can perform. It only requires one star. You simply set the ball to the left or right in front of you. For this, you just need to hold R1 (RB) and press the right stick left or right. Pressing forward or backward will also make the player perform animations to place the ball in the respective direction.
You can test: Free kicks and penalties in FIFA 20 differ significantly from those in FIFA 19. So use the demo to familiarize yourself with it.
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In FIFA 20 you get a target aid in the form of a white circle, which sets the direction of the shot.
Additionally, you can put a spin on the ball with the right analog stick to influence its flight path. Here you see how to move the right stick for different spin animations:
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Experiment with this a bit and see which standard executions are especially effective. You can find a tutorial for it here:
In the demo, while no skill games can be directly selected, sometimes before a match, there may be a penalty practice where you can try the penalties multiple times. The same goes for free kicks.
Tip 5: Check out Volta
This is the tip: Finally, here’s a tip: Don’t just play the classic 11v11 in Kick-off mode, but also check out Volta.
Volta is the big new feature in FIFA 20 that allows street football, small fields, and 3v3, 4v4, and 5v5 matches. Many fans have wished for such a “FIFA Street” return.
Volta feels very different from the 11v11 matches, yet it should be more realistic than FIFA Street once was. In the demo, you can play a 3v3 after a short cutscene.
Do some of the unique wall celebrations that only exist in Volta. Just run to a wall after scoring a goal.
During a match, go into the menu, select “Trainer” and turn it off or adjust it under “Mode”. Under “Review & Game Mechanics” you can turn off everything except for the shot timing display. This way you won’t constantly have annoying button recommendations on the screen.
In the menu under “Settings” and then “Game Settings” you can switch the camera. Many FIFA players prefer “Tele” or “Broadcast-Tele” and adjust the camera height for a better overview.
The update 10.30 is set to be released in Fortnite soon. Two Rift Beacons indicate major changes. What else could theupdate bring?
What kind of update is this? The update 10.30 seems to bring significant changes. Two Rift Beacons have appeared and will change the map, hints of an ES-2 event are present, and the end of the Borderlands 3 crossover is approaching.
Two new Rift Beacons: In Season 10, it is common for these Rift Beacons to add a new/old location to the map.
The ES-2 Event: There have been hints that a crossover event between Fortnite and ES 2 is supposed to take place. Balloons have appeared at various locations such as Pleasant Park, floating out of drains. When popping the balloons, a creepy laugh reminiscent of the clown Pennywise was heard. Now the balloons have disappeared again.
Balloon in Pleasant Park
Data miners have already found data regarding the ES-2 event, but Epic has not provided further information about the event. Some players on Twitter believe that there will be no event since the balloons have disappeared again. Now it remains to be seen whether the event could start with update 10.30.
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When will the update be released? Updates usually come out on Tuesday or Wednesday. We can probably expect an update tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11.
Additionally, life steal is currently a big topic in the Fortnite community. Players have taken to Twitter to express their concerns:
On September 13, the global launch of Borderlands 3 will take place. For those still contemplating the purchase, we answer the most important questions about the game here.
Basics: Borderlands 3 is the official successor to Borderlands 2. However, it already represents the fourth major installment in the series, if you count Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
The following information should help you decide whether you want to get Borderlands 3.
What is Borderlands 3?
What makes Borderlands 3 special: Borderlands 3 is a loot shooter developed by Gearbox. It offers a blend of over-the-top first-person shooter and action RPG elements. The focus is on hunting for crazy weapons, developing your character through skill trees, and a well-thought-out co-op system.
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Moreover, it is characterized by a decent dose of madness. Weapons that fire other weapons instead of bullets or simply run away are part of the daily routine. The Borderlands series is known for its very special humor. If you are not a friend of irony, you should stay away.
This is the story: The Borderlands series predominantly takes place on the planet Pandora. This time, the game world spans several planets and is marked by a crazy combination of science fiction and the Wild West. In Borderlands 3, you will experience a continuation of the story from the previous installments.
In the new installment, you play as one of the new vault hunters. You can choose between the soldier Moze, the siren Amara, the beastmaster FL4K, and the assassin Zane. Your opponents in Borderlands 3 are the “Children of the Vault” led by twins Tyreen and Troy. Additionally, you will meet many characters from previous installments again.
Who is Borderlands 3 suitable for?
Borderlands 3 is the right choice for these players: You are in the right place if you enjoy discovering and collecting vast amounts of different weapons. Especially in co-op mode, Borderlands 3 is a lot of fun.
If you like completely crazy scenarios and wacky humor, this game is also for you. If you are also a fan of science fiction and the Wild West, then you will enjoy the mix of the two genres in Borderlands 3.
These players should stay away from Borderlands 3: If you are more of a fan of realistic shooters, you should probably not get Borderlands 3. The game is quite colorful, crazy, and has a comic-style cell-shading that not everyone will enjoy.
Do I need to know the predecessors? You will have an easier time following the story if you have played the predecessors. The story in Borderlands 3 is quite pronounced for a loot shooter. However, it is not absolutely essential.
With Borderlands 3, you can still have a lot of fun even if you don’t know exactly what escapades have occurred in the previous games. The gameplay mechanics, looting, co-op mode, and the overall impression of the world of Borderlands 3 work even without the story.
How long will I be busy with Borderlands 3?
This is planned for Borderlands 3: Borderlands is not among the typical games-as-a-service. Nevertheless, Borderlands 3 will provide you with new content once you have completed the main campaign.
On one hand, there will be two updates:
The Bloody Harvest event will bring Halloween to Borderlands 3.
Later, the Maliwan Takedown update will introduce a new map with tougher enemies and a new boss.
Before the end of the year, the first of four story DLCs will also be released. Those who own the season pass can download it at no additional cost.
Additionally, the endgame should keep you busy with the following features:
Release on PS4 and Xbox One: September 13 at 12:00 AM local time.
Release on PC (Epic): September 13 at 1:00 AM in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
The preload phase begins about 48 hours before the release, so on the upcoming Wednesday.
Where can I get Borderlands 3? You can get Borderlands 3 from the respective console stores or in the Epic Store for PC. You can find out how large the download is here:
These editions are available: A total of four different versions of Borderlands 3 are offered:
The Standard Edition
The Deluxe Edition
The Super Deluxe Edition
The Diamond Loot Chest Collector’s Edition
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All 4 editions include the base game. Depending on which edition you order, you will receive different features such as weapon skins, other in-game bonuses, or even a replica of the Diamond Loot Chest.
Is there a pre-order bonus? Everyone who pre-orders the game will receive the Gold Weapon Skin Pack for all weapons in the game. It doesn’t matter which version you order.
How does Borderlands 3 perform in reviews? Overall, the first reviews are very positive on Metacritic. The diversity of loot and the comfort improvements compared to the predecessor are particularly praised.
However, there are also a few critical voices who find the loot shooter outdated.
Cortyn levels as a fire mage in WoW Classic. However, this is accompanied by some annoying situations that need to be reported.
My first real character about 15 years ago was a fire mage in World of Warcraft, and it should be again this time. Although I am much wiser in “WoW Classic” than I was back then and no longer distribute talent points at level 35 because “my power gain is so great in one go” and I do not find Polymorph “totally useless”, there are still some problems and situations that trouble me.
The Pyroblast and I – An Eternal Love-Hate Relationship
Before the super-experts come from the corner and criticize my build: Yes, I know that both Pyroblast and Shockwave do not belong to a “top build” for the fire mage. I still took both because I just wanted big balls of fire that can take away 30-40% of the opponent’s health.
Seeing the world burn – great as a fire mage.
What I had completely repressed, however, was how long a casting time of 6 seconds can be in reality. I previously played a shadow priest in retail and if a spell took longer than 2.5 seconds, I was already half falling asleep. So it also happens that you can accomplish a lot while casting a Pyroblast to open the fight:
Reorganize the inventory.
Fill the glass with cola again.
Contribute to the guild chat.
Spin my character exactly 2 1/2 times in a circle with the A or D key and then get annoyed that I’m looking in the wrong direction at the end of the cast.
Do half of the tax return.
When the spell finally completes after what feels like an eternity, you haven’t won yet, as further obstacles are thrown in your way:
The opponent has now run out of range, the spell has no effect and is canceled.
Another player has attacked the opponent and marked it for themselves.
The opponent resists the Pyroblast. 6 seconds of casting time for nothing.
Nevertheless, I like my big fireball. When the giant lava ball leaves my mage’s hand, it feels great. When it actually crits, even more so.
While questing in Tanaris, there was the unfortunate incident that I had to put the first teammate on my ignore list.
This was with the pirates far to the east. Not only is this a good area to farm fabrics, but it is also extremely popular for frost mages who want to perform large AoE farming with the spell “Blizzard”. Since all opponents here are melee fighters, frost mages can kite these enemies and kill them at a distance with area effects.
So while I am taking down one enemy after another (or 2 simultaneously if I feel particularly brave) with my Pyroblasts, Fireballs, and Fire Strikes, a frost mage is continuously riding around me who is pulling the entire area.
Frost mages can farm really effectively. But it’s not for me.
I won’t lie: It’s pretty impressive to see how many enemies a frost mage can take out at once. It is definitely an extremely effective farming method. It’s just a playstyle that wouldn’t be fun for me. I love fire, I’ve always loved it and want to remain a fire mage forever. But everyone plays how they want, right?
Well, wrong thought. Not only did I notice the frost mage, but he also noticed me. While I was drinking my water (which restores way too little mana), the other mage messaged me:
“Spec frost, then you can farm as well.”
“Thanks, but I have fun with fire, even if it takes longer.”
I’ll spare you the entire chat log. The short version is that the esteemed frost mage ended up calling me a “bad noob” because I didn’t play as effectively as he did and wished me “good luck” getting into a dungeon anywhere.
There are idiots everywhere, whether in retail or classic.
Partial Resists and Magical Resistances
Anyone currently playing World of Warcraft Battle for Azeroth does not have to worry about stats like “hit rating.” All spells and abilities hit automatically, unless another ability prevents it.
I was well aware that this was not the case in classic. I still knew that there was hit rating and that the chance had to be increased through talents and items.
What I had completely forgotten were the “partial resists.” Spells can not only be resisted or hit – there are also plenty of zones in between.
Dragons particularly like fire resistances. Always nice!
Instead of a nice 1000 Pyroblast (the round number for simplicity), spells can be resisted by 25%, 50%, or even 75%. Then a yellow 250 appears above the opponent and leaves me a bit frustrated.
As if that weren’t enough, multiple effects on a target also have their own resistance chance.
Especially noticeable is this with the spell “Scorch.” It is a fire spell with a short casting time that causes low damage. Fully skilled, Scorch can still do a whole lot more:
It creates a stackable debuff that increases the fire damage taken.
It has a 10% chance to stun the opponent for 2 seconds.
A critical hit creates a DoT effect that deals an additional 40% damage.
All these additional effects have their own chance to be resisted again, even if the original Scorch spell hits.
But that’s the fate I chose for myself as a fire mage. I could have chosen differently. But big Pyroblast crits are just too tempting…
For FIFA 20, many ratings of the new FUT cards are now known, including that of Dortmund star Jadon Sancho. However, he is anything but satisfiedwith his new card.
What happened: Jadon Sancho has spoken out on Twitter. The reason: He is unhappy with the passing stat of his new FUT 20 card. He posts a picture of his card and writes: “77 Passing?!”
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This is Sancho’s new card: Despite the passing stat of 77, Sancho’s card makes a strong impression. After all, the speed and dribbling attributes are at a top level. Only passing and shooting actually leave something to be desired, but there are still TOTW cards, winter upgrades, and other special cards that Sancho can receive throughout the FIFA season.
If Sancho continues to play as strongly as he did in the last Bundesliga season, then he should quickly receive new cards with stronger stats from EA. He holds it in his own hands, or rather on his foot.
Additionally, it’s not just the card stats that indicate how good a card really is. It’s about the detailed in-game stats of the player. And these are not yet known.
If Sancho receives 5-star skills and perhaps an upgrade to 4-star for the weak foot like in FIFA 19, the card should be very interesting for many Bundesliga teams, especially at the beginning.
This is what Borussia Dortmund says: In contrast to Jadon Sancho himself, his employer is pleased about the significant jump of 12 points compared to FIFA 19. Proudly, BVB posts a picture that compares the cards of FIFA 19 and FIFA 20.
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This is how strong Sancho was in FIFA 19: In the last FIFA installment, the previously rather unknown Englishman started with a 72 silver card. This was quite unremarkable and probably hardly interested anyone at the start of FIFA 19.
Later, Sancho received numerous special cards that honored his top performances in the Bundesliga. This includes a POTM- and a TOTS card.
Sancho’s special cards in FIFA 19
What do you think of Sancho’s new card? Will you play with it? Let us know on Facebook.
The FIFA 20 demo has its release date today. When is the download time for PS4, Xbox One, and PC in Germany, which teams and content does the demo version deliver?When can it be downloaded and installed from the storesand what does New Zealand have to do with it? There are issues with the PS Store at launch.
Update 4 PM: The demo has been discovered in the PS Store on PS4. To find it, go to the Store on your PlayStation 4, select “Games” on the left, then go to “Demo,” and here FIFA 20 should be displayed directly.
Currently, there is still a problem: The product page is displayed, but the download cannot be started in the PS Store. It should only be a matter of minutes until you can start the download. Update 4:09 PM: It’s working for us now. Download size is 6.4 GB.
According to user reports, the demo is available on Xbox. It is 6.94 GB in size. It’s still missing on Origin. According to the French Twitter channel of EA Sports, it will also be available for PC shortly. Update 4:50 PM: The demo is now live on all platforms.
FIFA 20 demo is released today: As EA Sports announced in a press release, the demo version of FIFA 20 starts today, on September 10, 2019.
In fact, EA Sports has not yet made any official word about the demo through public channels such as Twitter. However, the press release confirms a recent leak, where September 10 was briefly listed as the demo release date in the Xbox Store.
The time for the FIFA 20 demo download: The start time was not mentioned in the press release. However, we expect a time around 4 PM in Germany. It was at least the case last year. At 4 PM, the demo became available in the PS Store on PS4 and on Origin for PC, and in the Xbox Store, it went live a few minutes later.
We will regularly update this article and immediately add information when the demo is available. Currently, it is not yet live.
What does New Zealand have to do with the release of the FIFA 20 demo?
Play the FIFA 20 demo first? Annually, around the demo release, the terms New Zealand or Australia are found in the FIFA forums.
The reason: Many fans want to act particularly cleverly to be able to play in Germany before everyone else. They create a PSN account registered in New Zealand, as they assume that the “FIFA 20” demo will be available in the store there earlier. Australia is also a popular country that is given during account creation.
Presumably, they want to ease the rush on the stores, as there were frequently difficulties – especially in the PS Store – in the past years due to so many people wanting to download the demo at the same time.
Volta:Volta is the big new feature of FIFA 20. It is a FIFA Street-like mode in which you can showcase your skills on the street. We strongly assume that a few Volta matches can be played in the demo.
Can one carry over their progress from the demo to FIFA 20? No, everything you play in the demo remains in the demo. You cannot transfer progress to the main game.
Demo download for PS4, Xbox One, and PC – Switch not included
The platforms for the FIFA 20 demo: The FIFA 20 demo will be available for download and installation only on these platforms:
PS4 – Download the demo today from the PlayStation Store
Xbox One – Download the demo today from the Xbox Store
PC – You can download and install the demo today via Origin
Download time should be around 4 PM.
There will not be a Switch version.
Playing FIFA 20 demo – What you should test
In the demo, you cannot start with your Ultimate Team or your Career Mode. Instead, you can use the time to familiarize yourself with the gameplay and learn new skills.
Manual defending is said to be more worthwhile in FIFA 20 than in FIFA 19, and there is completely new ball physics. Pay attention to both.
What’s new in FIFA 20? Besides a revised gameplay, FIFA 20 will have some new licenses in the form of the Romanian league and several new stadiums.
The biggest novelty, however, is the Volta mode, where you can prove yourself off the field on the street. However, all other modes in FIFA 20 will also receive some changes and innovations. You can find an overview here:
In recent years, EA Sports released an infographic with the most important information about the demo shortly before its start. This year, nothing has been released by the developers so far.
Presumably, they want to ease the rush on the stores, as there were frequently difficulties – especially in the PS Store – in the past years due to so many people wanting to download the demo at the same time.
Volta:Volta is the big new feature of FIFA 20. It is a FIFA Street-like mode in which you can showcase your skills on the street. We strongly assume that a few Volta matches can be played in the demo.
Can one carry over their progress from the demo to FIFA 20? No, everything you play in the demo remains in the demo. You cannot transfer progress to the main game.
Demo download for PS4, Xbox One, and PC – Switch not included
The platforms for the FIFA 20 demo: The FIFA 20 demo will be available for download and installation only on these platforms:
PS4 – Download the demo today from the PlayStation Store
Xbox One – Download the demo today from the Xbox Store
PC – You can download and install the demo today via Origin
Download time should be around 4 PM.
There will not be a Switch version.
Playing FIFA 20 demo – What you should test
In the demo, you cannot start with your Ultimate Team or your Career Mode. Instead, you can use the time to familiarize yourself with the gameplay and learn new skills.
Manual defending is said to be more worthwhile in FIFA 20 than in FIFA 19, and there is completely new ball physics. Pay attention to both.
What’s new in FIFA 20? Besides a revised gameplay, FIFA 20 will have some new licenses in the form of the Romanian league and several new stadiums.
The biggest novelty, however, is the Volta mode, where you can prove yourself off the field on the street. However, all other modes in FIFA 20 will also receive some changes and innovations. You can find an overview here:
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019 will hold a beta before its release on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. We explain how you can participate and summarize all known information about the date, start time, and registration for the beta.
Do you want to try the new Modern Warfare yourself? The release of the 2019 reboot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is approaching. Those who want to get a glimpse of the game before the launch on October 25, 2019, will have a chance – in the form of the Modern Warfare 2019 Beta.
This beta was announced during the multiplayer reveal of Modern Warfare by Infinity Ward.
Below we summarize everything that is known about the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare beta so far. As new information becomes available, we will update the article accordingly.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Beta – All Information
How can you participate in the beta? The beta test is intended to give all interested parties the opportunity to take a look at the game. In principle, anyone who has a PS4, Xbox One, or PC can participate.
The beta of Modern Warfare will then be available through the respective platform stores or launchers.
Is there an open beta? The beta itself is somewhat open: a part is open, and a part is reserved for pre-orderers.
Your platform also plays a role in when you can test Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. One weekend is completely PS4-exclusive. There will also be the opportunity to receive early access to the beta.
When is the Modern Warfare beta taking place?
The beta will take place in September and will be divided into two weeks.
Week 1 – PS4-exclusive:
The first test phase takes place from September 12 to September 16.
This phase is only accessible to PS4 players.
From September 12 to September 13, players with early access can start playing.
From September 14 to September 16, all interested PS4 players can participate in the beta.
Week 2 – PS4, Xbox One, PC:
The second phase runs from September 19 to September 23.
This phase is accessible to players across all platforms.
From September 19 to September 20, players with early access can try Modern Warfare on Xbox One and PC for the first time.
On PS4, the beta will be open to all players from September 19 to September 20.
From September 21 to September 23, all interested parties can try out the game on all platforms.
The exact times will be announced shortly.
Early Access for the Modern Warfare Beta – How to Play Sooner
If you pre-order digitally, your early access will be automatically registered and granted. If you order a physical version, you will receive a Modern Warfare beta code from the respective retailer/provider, which you must first redeem on the official beta page in order to participate in the early test.
Everything about the Preload of the Modern Warfare Beta
Is there a preload? Yes, there is a preload.
Preload on PS4: On PS4, you can download the Modern Warfare beta starting September 10.
Preload on PC and Xbox One: On Xbox One and PC, the preload is expected to start sometime in the week of September 16 – but before September 19.
Do you need PS Plus or Xbox Live for the Modern Warfare Beta?
What Activision says:
On Xbox One, an active “Xbox Live Gold” membership is required.
On PS4, according to the official statement, an active PS Plus membership is required – at least in Germany.
No additional services are required on PC.
Are you participating in the beta and getting your own impression of the new Modern Warfare? By the way, one feature will probably not be included in the beta:
Today, the huge update “Frontier Pursuits” was released for Red Dead Redemption 2. In the online mode Red Dead Online, you can now play as bounty hunters, traders, or collectors in specialist roles. We show you all the changes.
What kind of update is this? A few weeks ago, Rockstar Games announced a major update for the online mode of RDR2, Red Dead Online. A major focus of this update is the three new roles that players can pursue as bounty hunters, traders, or collectors.
All roles must be unlocked and bring new activities to the online world. For each role, you unlock new features such as a prisoner transport or a material wagon.
Players were already curious about the role system. Red Dead Online was often criticized for having too little content. The new roles now bring variety back into the online world.
In the “Frontier Pursuits” update, you will find not only the new roles and their corresponding activities but also new items and abilities. There are also some gameplay improvements, new ability cards, daily challenges, emotes, and other game adjustments.
New items, weapons, clothing, horse wagons
Direction indicator from which you get shot
Additional horse breeds
More storage slots for custom outfits
You can now name saved outfits
Increased selling prices for looted jewelry
Better movements and animations for smoother fights and looting
Weapon balancing and improvements
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How big is the update? Depending on the platform, you need to download 11 to 13 gigabytes.
Bounty Hunter, Collector, Trader – What do the roles bring?
What do the new roles bring? You can unlock and use the roles individually or several at once. On each path, you will experience unique experiences and unlock exclusive rewards – including items, weapons, clothing, horses, and more.
The Bounty Hunter
Your task: Once you unlock this role, you will hunt criminals on the map of Red Dead Online. Dead or alive is the motto.
Where to unlock it? At the legendary bounty hunter in Rhodes, you can get the bounty hunter license by paying 15 gold bars. Anyone who linked their social club account to Twitch Prime by September 8, will even receive the license for free.
The gameplay: With the license, you have the opportunity to take on the trails of criminals who are wanted by sheriff offices, postmasterries, or train stations across the country. Once you have progressed enough in rank, you can even track down other players with appropriately high bounties.
Abilities and items: By leveling up, you will unlock various abilities or objects. Here are a few of them:
Concentration: Targets appear red in Eagle Eye
Reinforced lasso: A lasso made of reinforced rope to securely bind wanted individuals
Ducking: Duck to protect yourself while riding
Bola: A throwing weapon that wraps around the legs of wanted individuals
Bounty hunter wagon: A wagon that can safely transport wanted individuals
Ambidextrous weapon whirl: Perform a weapon whirl trick with two equipped pistols or revolvers
The Trader
Your task: You produce valuable goods for sale with the help of camp companion Cripps and build up a business.
Where to unlock it? Go to the local postmastery. There you will find a message from Cripps. In this message, you will learn how to enter a partnership with him and his trading company. The start begins with investing in a butcher table. PS4 players receive it for free, while Xbox players pay 15 gold bars for it.
The gameplay: You gather animal carcasses, pelts, or parts from the online world. Also supplies that can either be ordered or unlocked in supply missions. Once you have gathered enough, Cripps will begin production. Afterwards, you sell the goods. Deliveries over longer distances are better paid.
Abilities and items: With the progress of your experience as a trader, you will unlock among other things the following items and objects:
Improvement of the ingredient bag: Carry more items in your ingredient bag
Dog warning: Teach your dog to warn you of camp raids
Weapon case: Store weapons for later use
Throwing knife: A custom-made knife that is only available to traders
Hunting wagon: A sturdy wagon for transporting multiple carcasses, skins, and furs
Protection: Reduces the likelihood of camp raids
The Collector
Your task: As a collector, you always look to the left and right of the road on your travels and search for valuable treasures like lost jewelry. If you enjoy exploring the world, this role will suit you well.
Where to unlock it? You unlock the collector role with the mysterious traveling merchant Madam Nazar. This costs the usual 15 gold bars. If you want to unlock the role for free, you can do so with this treasure hunt for the 54 hidden playing cards in GTA Online.
The gameplay: Once you have the collector’s bag, you will receive a map with markings for collectibles in the world. Each week, collectors receive a new list of items they can find in the frontier. Some locations are obvious, while for others you may need to search cabinets or drawers.
Collected items can be sold individually or as a set at Madam Nazar.
Abilities and items: For sales, you rank up and unlock the following items among others:
Potential: Discover disturbed earth mounds using Eagle Eye
Pennington-Field shovel: An essential tool for digging up collectibles
Refined binoculars: A special binocular that makes excavation sites visible from a distance
Metal detector: An important tool that helps in finding buried collectibles
Horse support: Collect herbs while riding
Lantern for the horse: Illuminates the path ahead with a lantern that attaches to your horse’s breastplate
Gameplay changes in the update of September 10 in Red Dead Online
New events in Free-Roam: You can now participate in the four new events Bounty Hunt, Judgment Day, Salvage, and Trade Route.
Bounty Hunt is a co-op event where you bring back as many fleeing prisoners as possible
Judgment Day designates the player who scored the most points by capturing target persons as the winner
In Salvage , players try to find the loot from a wreck together
In Trade Route , you defend a train full of supplies against waves of enemies
Quests and ability cards: Additionally, you can expect new daily quests that will be unlocked for you. Existing ability cards have been improved and expanded with new, role-specific tasks.
Appearance adjustment: You can now change your character’s appearance for free. The first change is free, after that it costs a fee.
Weapons and balancing
What’s new? The game now features many new weapons, ammunition, and gear. Additionally, the balancing has been revised. Weapon damage has been adjusted to make fights faster and reduce the consistent use of headshots in PvP
Firearms cause more damage
The damage from headshots at long range has been reduced
High-velocity ammunition increases the chances of a critical headshot at long distance
You will now also find new raid bosses. Last week, the raids were all about the Johto journey. This week is all about Deoxys. It can be caught in all its forms in level 5 raids. To achieve this, you can catch suitable counters against Deoxys on lower levels. How you counter them is explained here.
All new raid bosses in Pokémon GO for Ultra Bonus 2
These are the bosses you can fight: Here you can see all the bosses of the new week at a glance. All bosses with asterisks (*) can also be encountered as Shiny.
Additionally, all forms of Deoxys appear on tier 5, which you can effectively counter with the aforementioned bosses and their evolutions.
The current raid bosses at level 1 / tier 1
Source: PokeWiki
These bosses are available at level 1: As usual, you should have no problems with the bosses at level 1. Currently, you can challenge Kramurx, Shuppet, Zwirrlicht, and Sheinux at the lowest raid level. You can get them all as Shiny.
The current raid bosses at level 2 / tier 2
These bosses are available at level 2: Level 2 is still manageable without much effort. This week you will encounter Alola Kokowei again. Additionally, Traunfugil, Sniebel, Flunkifer, and Barschwa will appear. Shiny variants are also available here.
The current raid bosses at level 3 / tier 3 – with counters
Alola Raichu*: Alola-Raichu was also there last week. It is of the Electric and Psychic type. It’s best to build a team with:
Mewtwo with Psyshock and Shadow Ball
Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
Gengar with Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball
Machoke: The strong Fighting Pokémon is susceptible to Flying and Psychic types. The best counters:
Mewtwo with Confusion and Psychic
Zapdos with Air Slash and Sky Attack
Butz with Confusion and Psychic
Gengar: The particularly offensively strong Ghost Pokémon Gengar can be taken down best with the following Pokémon:
Mewtwo with Confusion and Shadow Ball
Giratina with Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball
Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
Scyther*: The Flying and Bug Pokémon can be taken down with the following Pokémon.
Rampardos with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Tyranitar with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Rhyperior with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Tohaido: Tohaido is of the Water and Dark type. It is, among other things, not a fan of Electric attacks. Try it, for example, with:
Machoke with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Raikou with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Electivire with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
The current raid bosses at level 4 / tier 4 – with counters
Absol*: Absol is a Dark-type Pokémon that was also in the raids last week. Try it with Fighting, Bug, or Fairy attacks:
Machoke with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Shroomish with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Alola Marowak*: Alola Marowak was also there last week. Good counters are:
Rampardos with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Kyogre with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
Kingler with Bubble and Crabhammer
Houndoom: Houndoom is of the Fire and Dark type. You can deal with it well with the following monsters:
Rampardos with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Kyogre with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
Machoke with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Tangela: The plant and dark type monster is new this week. Good counters are mainly found among Bug Pokémon.
Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
Yanmega with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
Scizor with Bullet Punch and X-Scissor
Tyranitar: The fifth boss at level 4 is Tyranitar. With the following Pokémon, you have good chances against the powerful attacker:
Machoke with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Hariyama with Counter and Dynamic Punch
Shroomish with Counter and Dynamic Punch
The current raid bosses at level 5 / tier 5 – with counters
Deoxys at level 5: At the highest raid level, you can encounter the various forms of Deoxys. How to take down the Psychic Pokémon in its Normal form, Attack form, Defense form, and Speed form is explained in our guide:
Even before the release of WoW Classic, there were concerns in the World of Warcraft community about the future of the game. Now, several weeks later, this discussion is still taking place in forums and other social channels.
This is what players are currently concerned about: In several discussions since the release of WoW Classic, players of Classic and Retail argue about whether Classic represents a “threat” to Battle for Azeroth or not. Recently, this discussion came up in a new forum post.
The creator Dribbowl raises the somewhat open question of whether around 90% of friends lists of other players are Classic and hardly anyone plays BfA. He also wonders about the future of Retail:
If this is the case, what does the future of BfA look like? Are we preparing ourselves for another 15 years stuck at the same point as now? Or does anyone believe that Blizzard will reboot the universe of WoW a second time?
Classic vs. Retail – Is this really a problem?
This is how Classic is doing: So far, it seems that WoW Classic is doing quite well for the entire franchise. Since the release, it has attracted many viewers on Twitch. There is still no separation between the versions, making it difficult to say how much Retail benefits from it.
This is how players view the situation: Most players on their friends lists would not have played WoW in the first place, but are now playing Classic instead. This includes many people who previously played Classic on private servers. Hardly anyone who enjoyed BfA before has made a permanent switch.
For many, it is therefore not a problem that WoW Classic has become such a success. The answer to the question also depends on where you ask. User Lynlia summarizes the entire discussion:
Look at where you ask. In the Classic forum. People will naturally be “less favorable” towards Retail and vice versa if you ask in Retail forums. What I can say is that no version kills the other. Both are good games and they will remain.
Overall, discussions about “Which WoW is better” are often driven by frustration. In the end, everyone involved is a fan of WoW, and everyone should play the version that they enjoy. A user on reddit created a fitting comic about it:
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What do players actually enjoy? Players still argue about what is much better in each of the versions compared to the other. Subjective advantages often arise for both versions.
Rewards in WoW Classic feel meaningful because you have to work hard for them.
Accordingly, the time you invest feels well spent.
Retail, on the other hand, presents a greater challenge if you want to be really good.
The content does not run out here, as there is always something to do with things like Mythic+, harder raids, and more.
Battle for Azeroth is constantly receiving new content.
Counterarguments include that BfA is self-destructing due to its boring grind and lack of variety, while Classic simply runs out of content, bosses are defeated much too quickly, and thus interest must inevitably decline.
What is your view on this? Is it a “Classic vs. Retail” battle or are they simply two different games that cannot undermine each other’s player base? Cortyn has a clear opinion on this:
Today (September 10), our Leya will play Magic: The Gathering live. Starting at 7:00 PM, she will gather with three other fighters for the group mode “Commander” around the table – You can win one of four Precon Commander decks 2019.
What is happening in the stream? The Magic fever has gripped me and I am battling again in commander mode with three brave fighters for victory at the round table!
The special thing about commander mode is the eponymous commander. This legendary creature dictates the strategy of the deck. I am playing “Meren of Clan Nel Toth” today – a shaman who awakens her creatures from the dead.
Tune in at 7 PM – Win a Commander
This is what you can win: We are raffling off the Precon decks of the new Commander 2019. We are giving away one deck to each viewer and not all four to one person. The decks are worth 40 Euros.
Here are the commanders:
Kadena, the Slithering Witch
Anje Falkenrath
Sevinne the Chronoclast
Ghired, Conclave Exile
These decks are still on my desk – Will one of them soon be at your home?
When does the stream start? Today (Tuesday), September 10.
What time is the stream? The stream runs from 7:00 PM until only one player is left.
Who is playing? Today, Maurice from GameStar, Marco from the YouTube channel Nerdkultur, and Jochen, who works behind the scenes on our streaming channel MAX, will join in.
The expansion Monster Hunter World: Iceborne has many new monsters to offer. One of them is Barioth, and he is quite a nuisance. In our guide, you can find tips and his weaknesses, so you can defeat Barioth.
With Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the idyllic snowy Frostfang Horizon comes to the popular online game. Along with it, several icy monsters, including a saber-tooth named Barioth.
What makes Barioth special? The monster has huge fangs and moves swiftly over the ice. He uses his high speed to deal significant damage with his teeth and tail.
To ensure you can handle the battle against Barioth, there are several tips and tricks we want to share with you.
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Barioth Guide: Everything about weaknesses, location, and loot
Type: Flying Wyvern
Habitat: Frostfang Horizon
Loot:
Barioth Thick Fur
Barioth Hard Claw
Barioth Cortex
Barioth Great Spike
Barioth Whip
Cryo Sack
What are Barioth’s weaknesses?
What spots should I attack? The weak points of Barioth are his head, his front legs, and the tail. You should focus your attacks on these spots. The head and front legs can also be broken and the tail can be severed.
Barioth’s Weaknesses
What elements is Barioth weak to?
Fire 3
Water 0
Thunder 2
Ice 0
Dragon 1
You should primarily use fire against Barioth. If you don’t have a fire weapon, thunder is a good alternative. Avoid water, ice, or dragon.
What status effects are effective against Barioth?
Poison 2
Sleep 2
Paralysis 2
Explosive 2
Stun 2
Barioth is equally vulnerable to all status effects. You should consider this when choosing your weapon or items. We will elaborate on that shortly.
Where can I find Barioth?
The map of the new Frostfang Horizon
Barioth is located in the new area introduced with Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. We are talking about the Frostfang Horizon.
How do I prepare optimally?
The A and O of a good hunter is preparation. Before you can dive into battle, you need to equip yourself first. Pack your item set, prepare armor and weapons.
Additionally, you should always use the canteen. Eating grants you useful Felyne skills, such as the Felyne Insurance, allowing you to die once more. You also gain health and stamina. Furthermore, you can also get attack and defense boosts, such as elemental resistance.
What items should I carry?
Pack hot drinks. To combat the cold in the Frostfang Horizon, you must always consume hot drinks. They prevent your stamina from constantly decreasing.
Demon drugs and armor skins are your friends. Besides hot drinks, you should also stock up on demon drugs and armor skins. These potions boost your attack and defense.
Have flash pods on hand. With flash pods, you can blind monsters and prevent them from attacking. You can take down Barioth from the air and avoid jump attacks.
This is how a blinded Barioth looks
Keep Nullberries ready. If you don’t have 20 ice resistance, pack Nullberries. You can use them to cure the iceblight. Additionally, make sure to have enough Mega Potions. Also pack some Honey and regular potions for crafting purposes.
You should also carry a teleport item. With such a teleport, you can fly back to your camp anytime, including during battle. There you can restock on potions or ammunition.
Helpful items can also be poison, paralysis, or sleep knives. With these useful throwing tools, you can inflict the respective status effect on Barioth.
Pack dung pods. If you want to avoid contact with other monsters, pack dung pods. These are made from monster dung and scare off monsters when thrown – wonderfully disgusting, right?
A lovely pile of dung in the Wilds
Don’t forget traps and tranquilizer bombs. If you want to save yourself in the final phase of the battle, bring trapping tools. Usually, you need a shock trap or pitfall trap and two tranquilizer bombs for this.
What equipment is suitable against Barioth?
These skills can be helpful. Since Barioth hits you with ice attacks, you should protect yourself with ice defense. For this, armor like the Banbaro set is suitable. Additionally, earplugs on the armor would help against his roar.
These weapons are recommended. You should have a fire or thunder weapon at hand. We do not want to make weapon recommendations, as the 14 weapons in Monster Hunter World are a matter of taste. But keep in mind, Barioth is very nimble. It can be beneficial to engage him as a ranged fighter or with agile weapons like dual blades.
These mantles can protect you. Additionally, tools like the Lifesaver mantle can protect you from fatal hits. You can also take the Guard mantle, which prevents stunning, knockbacks, monster roars, and reduces the damage taken.
Another option is the Evade mantle. With this tool, you gain longer invulnerability when dodging. If you dodge at the last moment, you even receive increased attack.
A paralysis weapon for your Palico
You can equip your Palico with a paralysis weapon. It can give you an advantage in battle if your fluffy companion has a paralysis weapon. An example of this would be the Meowcutter stick. This way, the monster can be paralyzed several times per battle without you having to do anything.
What attacks does Barioth have?
Barioth is a very fast monster. He will primarily attack you with his ice breath and tail. He has various options available:
Ice Breath as a tornado. Barioth will create an ice tornado with his breath that remains for a short time. Contact deals substantial damage, so keep your distance.
Don’t do this: Stand in the tornado
Ice Breath as a projectile. Barioth can spit his ice breath like a projectile. Your best rescue is to dodge.
Tail attacks. Barioth often uses his tail as a weapon, especially against melee fighters. You should always watch him closely and be on guard not to get hit.
Leap attacks. The nimble Barioth frequently attacks from the leap, so stay alert. Avoid being near walls, as he likes to jump off them and land behind you.
Rage. When Barioth becomes enraged, his eyes glow, and he jumps around more. His speed and damage increase, so take extra caution.
Tips for fighting Barioth
You should not fight in tight spaces. Barioth is fast, jumps around a lot, and has a large reach, especially with his ice breath. Thus, you should avoid tight spaces and allow yourself room to dodge. This is also to prevent him from jumping against walls and thus behind you.
Use your environment. If you get the chance, use the environment around you. For example, you can drop icicles from the ceiling in the ice cave.
You can shoot down these icicles
Aim for the front legs. In the fight against Barioth, you should target his front legs. If you manage to break them, he loses a lot of mobility. Also, the chance of him staying down for a while after fatal attacks increases.
Flash when he leaps. When Barioth prepares to jump, you can prevent this attack with a flash pod. This ammunition is crafted from flash bugs.
Use the grappling hook wisely. The grappling hook is a great new tool in the fight against monsters. However, with the nimble Barioth, it often happens that he catches you in the middle of its use. So be cautious when using your grappling hook and wait for the right moment.
Rejoice in turf wars, but stay away from them. If another monster appears, rejoice. The ensuing turf war will cost Barioth a lot of health. However, you don’t want to get caught in between, so keep your distance.
Throw dung pods at annoying monsters. If you ever want to get rid of another monster, you can do so with dung pods. Just throw this ammunition at the monster. Usually, it will leave you alone, or your hunted monster will continue to run away.
What to consider in the final phase?
When Barioth is near his end, he will have skulls above his icon on the minimap. Additionally, his pulse at the bottom of the image will be very shallow.
Barioth sleeping
He usually limps away at that point. Keep some distance while doing this. If you do, he will lay down to sleep, and you can easily catch him. You just need to throw two tranquilizer bombs on him and place a trap under him. The order doesn’t matter, although it is more relaxed to throw the bombs first.
Catching Barioth offers you several advantages:
You get more loot when capturing.
You save yourself from the last phase of the battle, which is often very hairy and full of the monster’s rages.
You save time and nerves that you can put into the next battle.
Congratulations! You have defeated Barioth!
This equipment you will get from Barioth
After your grand victory over Barioth, you can go to the blacksmith and consider your new potential armor. You have the standard Master Rank α + with more skills and β + with more slots for decorations, as usual.
The Barioth Set α +
The Barioth Set α + offers you the following skills:
Constitution x5
Recovery Up x3
Dodge Distance x2
Power Extension x2
Quick Sheath x2
With two or more pieces of the set: Secret Barioth Art 2 (Extends sheath attacks with a stun effect and slightly increases attack power)
You need the following materials for the Barioth armor:
Barioth Thick Fur 10x
Barioth Great Spike 5x
Barioth Hard Claw 3x
Barioth Cortex 5x
Barioth Whip 1x
Frozen Bone 2x
Large Wyvern Gem 1x
Rugged Claw 3x
Heavy Amber Fang 3x
Wulg Thick Fur 4x
A list of all monsters from Monster Hunter World: Iceborne can be found here:
The strongest players in FIFA 20 have been released with their ratings. There were some surprises in the Top 100 – we present nine of them in detail.
These are the ratings: On Monday, EA Sports published the Top 100 players in FIFA 20 all at once. Last year, the ratings were served in bites – this time they were all released at once.
Some ratings surprised the community significantly. We will present those to you in the following. You can find the complete ranking here:
Not everything was predictable: Before the release, there was much discussion about possible ratings and placements of the players. The actual cards mostly matched various predictions. However, EA has kept a few surprises – to the joy and sometimes the dismay of the player community.
1. Oblak is the best keeper in the game
What is surprising about Oblak: Not David de Gea, not Marc-Andre ter Stegen, no surprising Alisson – no, Jan Oblak is the best goalkeeper in FIFA 20.
The Atlético keeper has earned a rating of 91 and is therefore the sixth-best player overall in FIFA 20. De Gea (89) is even behind ter Stegen (90) and Alisson (89) – in 23rd place. Some fans are pleased with Oblak – “deserved,” many think.
2. Lewandowski is rated lower – no Bundesliga in the Top 10
What is surprising about Lewandowski: 47 goals in 40 games, plus 13 assists. Robert Lewandowski was also a guarantee for goals last season – as usual. That is why many suspected that the Bayern striker would keep his 90 rating or even increase it by one point. But: Not a chance.
Lewandowski’s overall rating drops by one point to 89. Thus, he is no longer even in the Top 10 – and the Bundesliga is therefore also not there. Lewandowski finds himself in 15th place among the best players. Many FIFA gamers express that it is incomprehensible on reddit.
What is surprising about Neymar and De Bruyne: Both players are undeniably absolute world stars in real football. However, both missed large parts of their respective seasons last year. For this reason, many fans suspected that both stars’ ratings could be affected.
But the shake-up did not happen. Both “KDB” and Neymar were allowed to keep their ratings of 91 and 92, respectively. The two players therefore occupy 5th and 3rd place in the Top 100.
What is surprising about Ibrahimovic: The fact that Zlatan Ibrahimovic does not receive the best card in FIFA yet again is an absolute surprise. The Swedish legend has been given an 85 instead of the deserved 99 and has once again been cheated by EA. “Every stat of Zlatan should start with a 9 and end with a 9,” says a user on Futhead – and clearly hits the nail on the head.
But joking aside: The truly surprising thing for many is that Ibrahimovic is still in the Top 100. Another year has passed, and Zlatan is getting older.
Nevertheless, EA has given him an 85 instead of the 84 many expected, placing Ibrahimovic exactly 100th in the FIFA ranking. The 5-star skill moves and 4-star weak foot remain as well – you can still score goals with Ibra.
5. Gareth Bale is out
What is surprising about Bale: Who is no longer represented in the Top 100 is Gareth Bale. Not at all. The Welshman has according to the new FUT20 database from Futwiz only a rating of 85 and has thus narrowly slipped out of the Top 100 – like some other players.
The attacker, originally celebrated as a superstar from Real Madrid, thus loses three rating points compared to FIFA 19. A heavy drop for Bale that surprises many.
6. Kroos is once again held back
What is surprising about Kroos: Just last year it finally happened. Toni Kroos finally got a 67 for speed – which had often been too low in previous years. In FIFA 19, Toni Kroos – with an overall rating of 90 – was finally a decent all-purpose weapon in midfield.
But in FIFA 20, that is over again. The usual Kroos strengths remain. But the pace drops back to 45. So, fans of Kroos won’t be getting much sprinting. Long shots will have to suffice once again.
7. Süle becomes really useful
What is surprising about Süle: Speaking of speed. The pace was a point where Niklas Süle was often overlooked lately. The Bayern defender is not that slow in real life – apparently, hardly anyone at EA knew this until now.
In FIFA 20, however, Süle at least gets a speed upgrade to 72. Since the other ratings of the 85 defensive player are also convincing, you can safely include Süle in your Bundesliga team.
8. … but James Rodriguez rather not
What is surprising about Rodriguez: Something terrible must have happened to James Rodriguez last year. Maybe he lost a leg – at least that’s what a fan speculates on “futhead“. Because: Rodriguez has simply lost 17 points in speed.
And otherwise, fans are confused. James has lost three points in overall rating. Skill moves and weak foot have also dropped by one star each. That he is somewhat weaker than last year was anticipated by many – but this seems a bit harsh to them after all.
9. Son impresses fans – Firmino shocks
What is surprising about Son and Firmino: The last entry concerns two attackers from the Premier League. Many fans agree on Son: He could become the best forward in the game.
The Tottenham star brings speed, good dribbling, a 5-star weak foot, and strong values otherwise. Many fans are surprised that the 87-rated forward would be this strong.
Even more surprising was the fact that Roberto Firmino from Liverpool received no upgrade. Especially compared to Son, many fans do not understand this. On futhead, many believe that Firmino should have been rated significantly stronger than an overall rating of 86.
Which player do you absolutely want to test? You will have the chance very soon in the demo:
In Destiny 2, boss Luke Smith revealed what the original vision for the first raid in Destiny 1 was: Originally, a gigantic Hive raid was planned. Because the story changed, they then needed the Vex raid “The Glassed Chamber”. However, the ideas for the Hive raid can be found in Crota’s End and King’s Fall.
Who is speaking? There is a new long interview with Game Director Luke Smith. He was a guest on the talk show “Cool Friends” by Kinda Funny and spilled some insider information.
It matched well because the 5th anniversary of the release of Destiny is being celebrated. Luke Smith himself has been working on the title since 2010: “A quarter of his life,” as he says.
Meanwhile, Smith is responsible for Destiny as a franchise and is essentially the overall boss of the game. He was in a chatty mood and revealed quite a bit that one previously did not know about Destiny.
The final boss of the first Destiny raid, Atheon.
How did Smith become the raid lead on Destiny? Smith recounts that he had originally landed at Bungie as a gag writer for the website after working as a journalist but now needed money.
Bungie knew he loved WoW and Halo, so about a year later, they approached him when they needed ideas for RPG elements in Halo Reach. That’s how he started as a designer at the lowest level.
In 2011, Smith was promoted to “raid lead” of Destiny.
He says he was bored and unhappy back then. Because day in and day out, he only worked on concepts and wrote documents for Destiny. The game itself was still a long way from being seen. Back then, Bungie itself did not know what kind of game Destiny would actually become. They were in the finding phase.
Smith could not imagine at the time that any design concept he was writing down would actually make it into the game.
A producer noticed how dissatisfied he was and then asked him if he could take over “this raid thing.” The responsible designer had just left.
Back then, they didn’t know how big raids for Destiny would become, and Smith was relatively new to the design business. At that time, only a prototype of a raid from Destiny existed. However, it was never implemented in Destiny.
We had planned a gigantic Hive raid
That was the original plan: Smith says that originally, parts of the later raids Crota’s End (Darkness Looms) and King’s Fall (King of the Taken) were a large common concept. They wanted to build this huge Hive raid for Destiny.
But then it went, probably after the story reboot, to Destiny 1 at the end of the story about the Vex, and Bungie needed a Vex raid. That’s how “The Glassed Chamber” came to be. The writers at Bungie initially wanted to call the raid “The Glass Throne,” but that didn’t work – because colloquially that describes a toilet.
The Hive raid was not implemented but went back into the drawer. However, the components of this raid can be found in “Crota’s End” and “King’s Fall”: the raids 2 and 3 of Destiny 1.
Bungie throws nothing away even with raids
What was used in Crota’s End: The end of the raid “Crota’s End” was originally the end of the Hive raid. Someone had the idea with the “Lights” many years before players descended into the raid for the first time in December 2014.
The scene with the bridge came from the original, never implemented prototype of a raid.
What was used in King’s Fall: Smith says some rooms from King’s Fall originated from the original Hive raid:
The beginning of the raid, the opening raid, was an encounter that he and Brian Frank had designed long ago. Brian Frank is now the raid lead.
The idea for the ogre room also comes from the old Hive raid.
The nasty ogre in the raid “King’s Fall”: Golgoroth.
This is shown in the clip: We played the stream at 1:49:30. That’s when Smith begins to talk about how difficult the concept phase for Destiny was. Shortly after, Smith begins to talk about the Hive raid.
Is all of this recycled? Smith says: They recreated all these rooms in the later raids, but they were based on older ideas.
This is how one works as a game designer. Much of what one designs is based on the bones of old ideas.
When a mentor told him years ago that this is how to work as a game designer, he couldn’t believe it back then. He thought he would always have new ideas.
Today, Smith sees it differently. One looks at old ideas and then says to oneself: “Why didn’t this work? I still want to do this!”
Since the announcement, we have learned a lot aboutFIFA 20We show you what is changing and which innovations are particularly exciting.
At E3 2019, FIFA 20 was officially introduced, and since then, there have been numerous innovations to marvel at. Among other things, the new FIFA Street mode, VOLTA.
Start on September 19 – EA Access or Origin Access (For 10 hours)
Start on September 19 – Origin Access Premier (full access without time limitations)
Start on September 24 – FIFA 20 Ultimate Edition
Start on September 24 – FIFA 20 Champions Edition
Start on September 27 – FIFA 20 Standard Edition
2. These are the gameplay innovations
EA promises:Big promises have been made regarding the gameplay of FIFA 20. According to EA, a lot of fan feedback regarding FIFA 19 has been collected and analyzed. Based on this feedback, the gameplay of FIFA 20 is said to have been improved and adjusted.
EA summarizes the changes under the term “Football Intelligence.” These include:
Improved one-on-one situations
FIFA 20 weakens AI defense. However, it is supposed to act as intelligent support for the player.
AI-controlled players are more involved in the game, resulting in more types of scoring opportunities. The “Natural Player Motion” is supposed to ensure realistic behavior on the pitch.
Dribbling still allows for chaining skill moves – although this becomes more difficult and should lead to more realistic outcomes. This means: “La Croqueta” chains will be less likely.
The new “Strafe Dribbling” allows you to effectively lure the opponent and then leave them standing with dynamic movements.
And the next 4 points represent the pillars of the so-called gameplay changes that were boldly announced by EA Sports:
3. Manual defending should be worthwhile again
This is new: While in FIFA 19 it was smartest to let the defenders defend automatically and manually block passing lanes, it should be more worthwhile in FIFA 20 to take defending into your own hands.
Thus, “Controlled Tackling” should lead even more to the ball being won with well-timed tackles.
This is new: In FIFA 20, you will have the option to issue commands to the goalkeeper. You can dictate their behavior inside and outside the penalty area.
These instructions for goalkeepers will be available:
Inside the penalty area: There are three different instructions for goalkeepers who are in the penalty area.
Be cautious with crosses – With this setting, the goalkeeper behaves defensively and stays on the line.
Balance – Here, the keeper decides their behavior themselves like in FIFA 19 and tries to act balanced
Catching crosses – The goalkeeper is more offensive and tries to catch crosses
Outside the penalty area: For behavior outside the penalty area, there are 2 instructions that can be selected.
Sweeper Keeper – With this setting, the keeper will go aggressively for the ball and leave the penalty area in emergencies. He will look for one-on-one situations.
Balance – As in FIFA 19, the goalkeeper will play self-determined and act balanced
5. The Timed-Finishing will be revised
This is going to change: The Timed-Finishing was a popular innovation in FIFA 19 and is supposed to get even better in FIFA 20. It should now be harder to hit the green area of the Timed-Finish.
Also, Timed-Finish shots are expected to be more realistic and no longer cause unrealistic goals from all angles.
This time the combination of risk and reward should be correct with Timed-Finish.
In the first footage, the new targeting mechanic can already be seen, where an overlayed circle makes aiming easier. Additionally, it should be possible to curve the ball with the right analog stick.
7. Ball physics finally at PES level?
This is what EA says: A new ball physics system is supposed to provide more realism. This is called “Football Informed Motion.” The new movement system of the ball is expected to lead to more realistic ball spins and impacts. Additionally, the ball’s trajectories are expected to gain significantly more realism due to the new physics. This also applies to regular shots from the game.
Perhaps FIFA could finally catch up to PES with the new ball physics, as for years the ball physics of the competition has undeniably been the number 1.
8. FIFA Street is back in FIFA 20
This is VOLTA: For many fans, a FIFA Street mode was at the top of their wishlist for FIFA 20. And it is indeed coming!
In FIFA 20, EA introduces the VOLTA mode. This mode brings street football back to FIFA and offers various offline and online game modes.
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This is VOLTA-World: In this mode, like in career mode, it is about building and managing your own team. You need to recruit new players and then play the matches yourself.
In VOLTA-World, you will either face the computer or real online opponents. Against human opponents, a league system will be used, similar to Division Rivals in FUT 19.
Matches against the computer, on the other hand, will resemble Squad Battles in FUT 19, offering teams from the community.
10. In VOLTA-World, you steal players
This is what it’s about: If you defeat your opponent in VOLTA-World, you can steal one of their players for your own team.
But don’t worry, only a copy of the selected player is made. The player is not actually “stolen” in case of a loss.
11. In VOLTA-World, you set the rules
This is what it’s about: Once you have created your character, you set your venue, field size, and preferred play style (3v3, 4v4, 5v5). When you meet an online opponent, the match will first be played on your field with your rules.
Subsequently, the opponent will have the same advantage in the return match, and you must adapt to their rules and field size.
This is VOLTA Story: Since The Journey was concluded in FIFA 19, FIFA 20 now offers a new story-based campaign with VOLTA Story. However, this is said to be quite short with 6 hours and mainly aims to introduce FIFA players to the street mode of FIFA 20.
13. VOLTA: Player versus player in the kick-off mode
This is the kick-off mode: Just like in the classic kick-off mode of the FIFA series, there will also be a VOLTA kick-off mode. Here, it is possible to play new street football matches offline with friends. Real licensed teams in street football size will be available for selection.
14. VOLTA character is fully customizable
This is possible: EA has announced that players can completely customize their VOLTA character. This includes clothing, face, hair, and tattoos. There will also be a VOLTA store where hoodies, jackets, pants, t-shirts, and much more can be purchased.
15. VOLTA launches without microtransactions
This is what EA Sports says: EA confirms that at the launch of VOLTA, no items can be purchased with real money. Everything should be earned with the in-game currency “VOLTA-Coins.”
16. VOLTA requires an almost constant internet connection
This is what it’s about: Almost all VOLTA modes in FIFA 20 require a permanent internet connection. Only the VOLTA kick-off can be started offline.
This is because in the various VOLTA modes you are always playing against other players, both offline and online. In kick-off mode, on the other hand, you can play with normal, licensed teams.
17. Mixed teams in VOLTA
This is what it’s about: In VOLTA, it will be normal to play in mixed teams consisting of men and women. You can choose either a female or male character.
18. EA Sports assures: No momentum
This is what it’s about: EA has assured that the controversial patent, which is supposed to ensure dynamic difficulty adjustment in online games, will not be used in FIFA 19.
Since this has just been confirmed, we can expect that FIFA 20 will also forego such a mechanic.
19. The Switch version is only a legacy edition
This is a legacy edition: While FIFA 19 last year on the Nintendo Switch only had to do without The Journey and slightly better graphics, FIFA 20 only comes in a legacy edition this year.
This means that only the teams will be updated to the status of the 2019/2020 season. Gameplay innovations or new modes like VOLTA will probably not be available in FIFA 20 for the Switch.
20. Innovations in Pro Clubs, FUT, and career mode are coming
This is known: By now, EA Sports has extensively discussed the innovations in Pro Clubs, Ultimate Team, and career mode.
What is new? The house rules introduced in FIFA 19 are returning for FIFA 20 and bring several new game modes. Unlike in FIFA 19, you can also play these online with friends.
These house rules are new:
Mystery Ball (new) – Strong boosts that alternate and provide advantages
King of the Hill (new) – Claim the ball in random zones to increase the goal multiplier
Maximum chemistry (only in FUT) – The team plays at maximum chemistry
Swaps (only in FUT) – 3 random players are swapped with the opponent. If you score with an opponent player, it counts double.
This is what “Mystery Ball” looks like: At the Gamescom various EA Gamechangers were able to play the mode. Here you see a match of “Mystery Ball” between Eintracht Frankfurt and Dynamo Dresden.
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22. This is shown in a gameplay trailer for FIFA 20
This is shown in the trailer: A new gameplay trailer for FIFA 20 has revealed many interesting innovations. Among other things, you could discover the BayArena, the home of Bayer Leverkusen. Additionally, new game faces are shown. Players like Axel Witsel can finally rejoice in FIFA 20 for a more realistic appearance.
Gameplay-wise, the focus in the trailer was on the revised dribbling and the new free kick and penalty mechanisms.
This was shown in the beta: Several players have already had the opportunity to test FIFA 20 in beta. Some changes from FIFA 19 stood out, which we have summarized here for you:
Who plays when? The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Beta starts shortly. If you want to make the most of the time there, you need early access. We explain how you can get this Early Access and thus play the beta earlier and longer.
What is the Early Access for the Modern Warfare Beta? If you want to get a first impression of what to expect in the multiplayer of the latest installment before the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on October 25th, you can participate in the Modern Warfare Beta.
The beta is divided into 2 phases. The start of the first phase is on September 12th. Phase 2 starts on September 19th.
Although the Modern Warfare 2019 Multiplayer Beta is partially open, if you want to enjoy it fully, you need early access – whether you are on the PS4, PC, or Xbox One. Some days are reserved exclusively for players with early access.
How to get early access to the Modern Warfare Beta (Early Access)
How do you get early access to the Modern Warfare Beta? If you haven’t happened to snag a promo code that grants you early access, there is essentially only one way to enjoy early access and start early: You must pre-order any version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
If you pre-order digitally, your early access will be granted automatically. If you order a physical version, then the path to early access is a bit longer. You will initially receive a Modern Warfare Beta code from your retailer / provider, which you must redeem on the official beta page Then you will receive another code there, which you use in the respective platform store to unlock early access.
Pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – these are the available versions: If you are considering pre-ordering Modern Warfare early, you can find a comprehensive overview of your options in these two articles:
The Modern Warfare Beta Times – Who can play when?
How and when exactly does the Modern Warfare Beta run? Are there differences between platforms? When can pre-orderers start on their respective platforms? And when can all the others play? We show you here how the Modern Warfare Beta runs in September:
The beta is divided into 2 phases.
Phase 1 is PS4-exclusive. The start is on 12.09. for players with early access, on 14th for the remaining players on PlayStation 4. This phase ends for everyone on September 16th.
Phase 2 takes place on all platforms – so on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. It starts on September 19th for pre-orderers and all PS4 players. On September 21st, all other interested parties can join, and on September 23rd, the beta ends for all players on all platforms.
Each of the two beta phases is thus divided into an exclusive multi-day early access for pre-orderers and a two-day open beta. Players with early access have overall two full days more that they can spend in the beta.
Are you pre-ordering Modern Warfare for early access? Do the open days suffice for you? Or are you completely foregoing the beta?
The launch of WoW Classic was chaos mixed with a lot of fun. A YouTuber parodied this madness almost perfectly.
The launch of World of Warcraft Classic was exactly two weeks ago. Many players will probably remember it, because when hundreds of thousands of players flooded the servers, the excitement was overwhelming – at least until the point when the realms collapsed, massive queues formed and proper gameplay became almost impossible.
From all these incidents and anecdotes, the YouTuber Captain Grim created a video that captures and parodies the entire madness of the launch well.
This can be seen: The video highlights some rather amusing aspects of the launch of Classic. Before the launch, you can hear the NPCs talking, who are already panicking and having flashbacks from 15 years ago. In the background, you can faintly hear J. Allen Brack’s infamous line whispering, “You think you do, but you don’t” (meaning: “You think you want it, but you don’t”).
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Then the realm literally explodes and thousands of players swarm the starting area, so even the layering technology cannot keep up. Even hours later, there’s a battle for every single spawn point of enemies. There are 5-10 players per opponent needing them for a quest.
The scene then shifts to a “Wanted” quest, that of Hogger. Here, hundreds of players stand in line with their groups. Hogger appears with a dark, ominous animation – only to be sent back to the afterlife in a matter of seconds.
Players suddenly having fun: The next scene shows an undead character embodying yet another player cliche. He must admit to himself that he is suddenly having fun in WoW Classic. As he realizes this, he quickly turns around and loudly announces that “Classic is absolute trash compared to retail and that one must be a complete idiot to …” – his tirade of hate suddenly stops as a green item appears as a quest reward and joy returns.
Many more Classic moments: Lastly, the video goes on to capture many more moments from Classic. There are the “starting area trolls” who constantly ask how to obtain their heirlooms or why there are no achievements. A night elf druid keeps buffing people with Mark of the Wild and feels fantastic while another troll plays the “doomsayer” and explains that “Streamers are the plague of the world and would ruin every server. Blizzard should ban them all.”
Anyone who watches the video and has played Classic since the launch will have probably experienced almost every one of these moments themselves.
