What is the current class balance in Diablo 3?

Robert Albrecht Robert Albrecht Reading time 4 minutes

It feels like only wizards and necromancers appear in the leaderboards of the highest portal levels. The actual numbers support this, but also show astonishing changes in the best classes in Diablo 3. Why is it so hard to achieve perfect balance, and does Blizzard even want that? A look at the statistics.

Which leaderboards are actually being discussed? The endgame content in Diablo 3 is mainly defined by the great Nephalem Rifts (English: Greater Rifts). For several years now, players have been trying to solo reach the highest portal levels.

The realm of possibility has continuously shifted upward in recent years, mainly due to changes made by Blizzard.

What is Blizzard doing to continually push the limits? With each new season in Diablo 3, many changes are made to class abilities as well as bonuses from armor sets and other equipment. These changes enable players to reach ever higher portal levels. These balance changes recently kicked off Season 18 in Diablo 3.

“Feels” like one of the best classes for a long time – The Necromancer

What role does “balance” play in these considerations? In fact, Blizzard has to perform a tightrope walk here. A too strong class is likely to be favored by players to reach the highest portal levels in the leaderboard. For this reason, game developers strive to design all classes to be about equally strong to avoid advantages for certain classes. A look at the statistics of the past years shows that this has been achieved better at times than others.

What statistics were referenced? On the site eu.diablo3.com, statistics for the class-specific portal levels for 11 past seasons can be traced back to the year 2014. This way, all solo high scores of the great Nephalem Rifts can be displayed and compared. You can find the results of this evaluation in the following graphic (as of 08/30, 2:00 PM):

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Evaluation of solo portal levels from 11 seasons of the last 5 years

How can the graphic be interpreted? While the Barbarian and Demon Hunter were still unchallenged at the top in 2014, other classes have improved significantly in recent seasons. The feeling that the wizard and the necromancer have been at the top for some time can be supported by the numbers without a doubt. In a balance patch for Season 17, the Necromancer was the big winner.

However, it also shows something else:

  • Indeed, the performance of different classes fluctuates significantly. Only the Witch Doctor can almost always be found in the lower realms.
  • Since the beginning of recording, the individual classes have been able to gain an average of 80 portal levels, which equals a gigantic progress. At the same time, criticism has emerged, that Diablo 3 is becoming easier and easier.
  • The differences between the classes have decreased in the past seasons. In Season 2014-1 there were still 13 levels between the best and worst class, whereas in the current season there are only 9. In some cases, the differences are even smaller.
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And what does that say about the balance in Diablo 3? Although the wizard and the necromancer have been leading for some time, the differences are small. The Crusader has also been one of the top classes in past seasons. Furthermore, Blizzard has ensured in the past that the same class does not always play at the top, but has also ensured variety.

Specifically, the necromancer is also a special case. He has only been in the game for two years and is not coincidentally one of the strongest classes. Economic considerations on the part of Blizzard may play a role here, as the necromancer is available for purchase and is not a starter class.

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Somehow, all classes are fun in their own way

That’s why the balance in Diablo 3 is not so important: Diablo 3 does not have a mode where players compete against each other. In that case, class balancing would be of much greater importance to avoid unfair advantages.

And to be honest, classes are fun in different ways. Each role is played differently and has individual strengths and weaknesses. Many players choose the class that they enjoy the most. And that’s a good thing.

What do you think about the whole balancing topic? Should Blizzard take action here? Or are you satisfied with how it is right now?

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 30.8.

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2 today Xur arrives. Where he is and what he has to offer, you can find out here. These are his location and inventory on August 30, 2019.

There are new updates about the future of Destiny 2: In a little over a month, the big autumn expansion Shadowkeep will be released, which will shake up a lot in Destiny 2. Last night, Game Director Luke Smith revealed fresh information that you should know in time to be well-prepared for the new Guardian adventures.

Changes are already coming next week. A new update will be released, which will make the two top grenade launchers easier to obtain.

But today is first Xur day. Let’s welcome the shaggy Agent of the Nine together.

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Looks scary, but is actually very lovable – Xur

Xur on August 30, 2019 on PS4, Xbox One, PC

Can Xur convince you this time with his goods? Here is the important information.

When does Xur come to Destiny 2?

This is Xur’s time: Xur appears every Friday at 7 PM at a random location. He then stays for a few days until he packs his things on Tuesday, September 3, and disappears.

Where is Xur? This is the location

This is Xur’s position: This time, Xur is located on Titan. He is hiding there in the Rig.

Xur’s location on Titan

Xur’s Inventory – The Exotics at a Glance

Weapon: Wings of the Watcher – Pulse rifle for 29 Legendary shards.

Hunter: Ophidia Spathe – Chest armor for 23 Legendary shards

  • 1. Perk row: Increased health regeneration, Increased resilience
  • 2. Perk row: Calm linear fusion rifle aiming, Calm power aiming, Calm “light weapons” aiming
  • 3. Perk row: Auto rifle reserves, Primary ammo finder

Titan: Aeon Safe – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary shards

  • 1. Perk row: Increased mobility, Increased resilience
  • 2. Perk row: Auto rifle loader, Scout rifle loader, SMG loader
  • 3. Perk row: Grenade launcher scavenger, Special ammo finder

Warlock: Chromatic Fire – Chest armor for 23 Legendary shards

  • 1. Perk row: Increased mobility, Improved health regeneration
  • 2. Perk row: Calm hand cannon aiming, Calm scout rifle aiming, Calm “heavy weapons” aiming
  • 3. Perk row: Hand cannon reserves, Special ammo finder
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Fate Engram for 97 Legendary shards

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

Invitation of the Nine for 9 Legendary shards (season pass exclusive), if not yet completed

By the way, next week starts a special event: A community challenge where Bungie challenges you. What you need to do and what rewards await you can be found here:

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Guild Wars 2: We already know details about the new chapter of the MMORPG

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 3 minutes

The next big chapter of the Living World of Guild Wars 2 is now known. The Icebrood Saga begins on September 17 and brings new story content as well as new features.

What is the Icebrood Saga? The continuation of the Living World of Guild Wars 2 will take players to the icy north in the autumn. There, deep in the Shiverpeaks, the Elder Ice Dragon Jormag continues to gain power and expand its corrupted influence. He will become a serious threat to the inhabitants of Tyria.

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He is supported by the defector cult “Sons of Svanir”. They have turned away from the worship of the Spirits of the Wild and instead pray to the Elder Dragon as their ultimate animal totem. He has already corrupted countless Norn and Kodan and made them his mindless slaves.

The owners of the expansion Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire will receive the entire Icebrood Saga for free. A prologue titled “Bound by Blood” will be released on September 17. The first episode is expected to be released later this autumn.

You can watch the stylish trailer here:

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What new features are there? Fans can look forward to attack missions in the Icebrood Saga, for example. In these missions, 10 players will face off against bosses. The battles are a mix of raids and large-scale meta-events and require good group coordination.

Other features include:

  • New boss creatures in the areas around Grothmar Valley and the Northern Shiverpeaks
  • Drakkar, the Champion of the Elder Dragon Jormag, whom fans will recognize from Guild Wars 1. He will appear as a world boss in Episode 2
  • New masteries that tell the story of the Spirits of the Wild. The first will come with Episode 1 and focus on the Raven
  • A new PvP armor has been announced
  • Additionally, features such as build templates and WvW updates from the roadmap in April are expected to be released “soon”.

Here are the first screenshots for the next chapter:

  • guild wars 2 Grothmar fortress
  • guild wars 2 Flame Legion Effigy
  • guild wars 2 Grothmar Valley
  • guild wars 2 PvP armor
  • guild wars 2 Raven Lens Barrier
  • guild wars 2 Cavern of the Khan Ur
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What bonuses are there? Players of Guild Wars 2 or those who want to become players will also receive a small gift. Owners or buyers of the second GW2 expansion “Path of Fire” will receive the first expansion “Heart of Thorns” for free.

If you already own Heart of Thorns, you will instead receive a veteran package containing in-game items. These include:

  • A unique Mordrem glider
  • The title “Vanguard”
  • A voucher for one of the 16 different armor skins from the shop

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Fortnite is rolling back a patch: What is behind the crazy strategy?

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

In Fortnite , the patch policy has become strange. The developers have repeatedly proven that they are not afraid of radical, sweeping updates, only to cave in and retract the changes when the backlash is loud enough. What’s behind this?

How does Epic patch? Epic actually patches Fortnite every week – but only every other week does a real update come:

  • At the start of a season, a major update with a full number is released – here Epic brings the big features of a season
  • Every 2 weeks, a patch is released that brings new items, removes old ones, or implements larger changes
  • In between, weekly “content updates” are released that usually change just a little bit in Fortnite

Epic wants to be radically different

The amazing thing is: Epic wants to keep its game Fortnite fresh by any means necessary. In Season X, the patches are particularly radical. Epic’s stated goal is this quarter:

Here is how Fortnite aims to weaken the “strong” players: Just in this season, there have been two major patch changes:

  • Right with Season 10, the “Mechs” came to Fortnite, extremely powerful vehicles that could decide a match
  • On August 28th, Epic also announced, changing turbo building, so that the strongest players with top ping no longer have such a significant advantage
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This very pattern of radical changes can also be observed in past seasons:

  • Epic has already brought a powerful sword to Fortnite – and announced that it will continue with more “legendary items” in the same manner
  • established a predecessor of the Mech with the airplanes
  • introduced advantages for aggressive players, then removed them from the game
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The airplanes were already a radical change in Fortnite; they arrived at the end of 2018.

Twitch Streamers and Pros are taking up the pitchforks

This is the reaction: Every time such a change occurs, a powerful backlash descends on Epic. The Twitch streamers and Fortnite pros mobilize their followers. In the worst case, they threaten to strike or just play Uno.

Streamers complain that Epic really has no idea what they are doing. They are driving the game into the ground.

The demand is then often: “Revert” – take the patch back. A few weeks ago, the hashtag “RemoveTheMechs” even trended on Twitter.

This protest incites other users on reddit, Twitter, or YouTube, and the sentiment boils over social media.

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The typical reactions to a radical Fortnite patch.

Here’s how Epic reacts: Epic’s response to all these things is to initially stand firm, but ultimately to cave in.

It seems Epic is following a plan. They let the controversial change stay online for a few days before ultimately giving in and altering it. Often, they seek a compromise:

  • they held on to the Mechs firmly at first, then reduced their spawn rate in arena mode, and ultimately hit them with the nerf hammer
  • They corrected the turbo building just after one day
  • previous changes were usually reverted after some back and forth
  • only a few “season-important” changes, like the baller or the airplanes, remained in the game for a full 10 weeks – but they had to endure nerfs over and over again
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The turbo building set a new record – the change was already gone after one day.

Fortnite: Patch first, ask later

What’s behind this: Epic must now know how the Fortnite community reacts to such radical changes that come at the expense of “good players”. But apparently, they keep trying and boldly push forward with their updates.

They patch, so to speak, “by sight” and react to the movement of the community:

  • If everything stays calm, they leave the change in
  • If there’s a roar, they retract the change

This strange “shoot first, ask later” style keeps Fortnite constantly in discussion, but it also puts a lot of pressure on the community’s mood.

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He particularly likes to complain about changes in Fortnite: Tfue.

The advantage for Epic is:

  • The game remains genuinely fresh this way
  • Fortnite is constantly discussed and stays in the media

The disadvantage for Epic is:

Apparently, Epic is willing to accept this for the moment. If it’s madness, it at least has a method.

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Whoever enters the raid of Fallout 76 after patch 13 gets what he deserves

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

After players of Fallout 76 have requested several improvements to the game, Bethesda is now responding to these wishes. Particularly, the new Raid Vault 94 will receive some love in the next patch.

These were the issues so far: For some time now, bugs in Fallout 76 have been causing frustration for some players. These include:

  • Bugs with power armor
  • Connection drops and unstable servers
  • Disappearing enemies and corpses

Since Vault 94 was released as the first raid, there have been some problems here as well. Players completed the raid and received disappointing loot.

Many of these issues are to be fixed by Bethesda in the upcoming update 13, with a focus on issues with the raid.

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The Vault 94 doesn’t seem to be functioning quite right yet.

These changes are coming in Patch 13

These bugs will be fixed: In a new “Out of the Vault” update, a list of bug fixes has been presented that are to be implemented in the next patch. The most important ones include:

  • Improvements for Vault 94 – items such as the drill should no longer appear as loot. Additionally, the experience points gained and the number of items required for completion are to be increased.
  • Stability improvements – According to many players, stability has become worse again since Patch 12. Patch 13 is supposed to improve performance and reduce connection drops, especially in Vault 94.
  • Power armor bugs – Players exiting their power armor are losing control over their character more frequently. This bug is more complex than initially thought, but it is on the list for fixes. Whether the fix will actually come with Patch 13 is still uncertain.
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These issues are still being addressed: Bethesda also intends to make adjustments to mods, weapons, and armor. Several bugs are to be fixed that cause incorrect calculations of armor penetration or unclear explanations of mods.

Additionally, the option to display collectible mods is expected to be added.

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Adjustments will also be made to weapons and mods.

A complete list of the fixes announced so far can be found on the official website of Bethesda.

This feature is already active: Even though the focus is on fixing bugs, a new feature is coming. The new legendary vendor of Fallout 76 now has special offers.

Until Tuesday, September 3rd at 6 PM, you will receive a 25% discount on all legendary weapons and armor.

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This is how players see it: Fallout 76 has been criticized by fans for its unresolved bugs for some time now. There have already been extensive discussions about new features being temporarily halted until the game runs smoothly and without bugs.

In the announcement of Patch 13 on reddit, there is considerable excitement regarding the bug fixes. Players are pleased that bugs are finally being addressed. Although some wish that more action were taken, most fans agree that a thorough overhaul in slow steps is better.

Some other players are just making the best of the bugs they encounter:

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New Hearthstone adventure has release date, enticing with free packs

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The next Hearthstone adventure “Tombs of Terror” is coming soon. Even before that, you can snag 5 packs.

The release of the Hearthstone expansion “Saviors of Uldum” was a few weeks ago, but there has been no sign of the solo adventure until now. That has changed, as the “Tombs of Terror” now has a release date – but even before that, you can snag card packs.

When do the Tombs of Terror start? The Tombs of Terror have their official release on September 17, 2019. There is no set time yet, but typically such new game modes go live in the early evening (around 20:00).

There are rewards in advance: To prepare for the new solo content, there will be special card chaos variants in the weeks before that hint at the upcoming story. In total, you can snag 5 card packs through the card chaos variants and associated quests, of which 2 belong to the Classic set and 3 to the latest expansion “Saviors of Uldum”.

This is what you get in Week 1: From September 4 to September 10, there is “The League of Explorers is back!”. Here, you must help Elise Starseeker save and reunite the other friends of the League of Explorers so they are ready for the upcoming adventure.

As a reward, there is a classic card pack and a pack from Saviors of Uldum.

This is what you get in Week 2: From September 11 to September 18, there is the event “Three Wishes,” where Zephrys the Great hosts a card chaos and grants players all sorts of wishes.

As a reward, there is one classic and two packs from Saviors of Uldum.

Many players feel that Blizzard distributes too few card packs.

Quests will be overwritten: Blizzard specifically points out that the quests for the event will overwrite other existing daily quests. So anyone who wants to avoid a loss should ensure that there is enough space in the quest log corresponding to the start of the events.

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Here you can quickly earn a lot of money in GTA Online in the next days

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

The current bonus week in GTA Online gives you more money for many activities. How to earn a lot of money quickly this week is shown here.

Why is there so much money now? A new bonus week started in GTA Online on Thursday, August 29. You can benefit from these bonuses until the upcoming Wednesday, September 4.

In this bonus week, the developers have increased the money and RP rewards for several activities, so you should definitely take advantage of this.

Where to earn a lot of money in GTA Online in the coming days

Gunrunning: With this DLC, Rockstar Games unlocked the bunker missions.

Selling missions from Gunrunning give you double GTA dollars until September 4. Research in the bunker continues to move twice as fast. So head to the bunker and warehouse and get started.

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Hangar Missions: If you prefer to fly with your airplanes, you will also get big rewards here. Until September 4, there are double rewards for all special cargo sales and sales from Smuggler’s Run.

GTA 5 Online Hangar Categories

Bunker Series: If you are looking for a bit of action alongside the selling missions, you can also earn double money and RP in activities of the bunker series. Head to the bunker series marker on the map or start a bunker adversary mode through the game menu.

So in these three areas, you can earn a lot of money in the coming days. We also have a guide for you with more ways to earn money quickly in GTA Online.

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The bonuses are well received: Many players from the GTA community are happy about this bonus week. On Reddit they say:

  • “This week is a blessing for solo grinders”
  • “Double rewards on bunker sales? Public solo lobbies, here I come!”
  • “Double money for bunker sales. This is the moment I’ve been waiting for. Also cheaper bunkers. Time to choose a better location than the starter edition’s!”
  • “Best week since the legendary week”

What discounts are there?

If you want to invest the earned money in new cars or properties, you could take advantage of these discounts now. Among other things, the bunkers and hangars where you can currently earn a lot of money are on sale.

Here there is now a 40% discount for all players:

  • Bunkers
  • Bunker renovations and expansions
  • Hangars
  • Hangar workshop
  • Hangar renovations and expansions
  • V-65 Molotok (airplane)
  • Mammoth Thruster (military vehicle)
  • HVY Barrage (military vehicle)
  • HVY MTW (military vehicle)
  • Överflöd Entity XXR (supercar)
  • Coil Cyclone (supercar)
  • Ocelot Lynx (supercar)
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Entity XXR

Discounts with Twitch Prime: If you linked your Social Club account with Twitch Prime before August 26, you will receive a 75% discount on the Akula and HVY Menacer. Additionally, you will receive another 10% discount on the weekly discounts.

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Shroud is no longer number 1 on Twitch – Shooter star now plays WoW Classic

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The Twitch streamer Michael “shroud” Grzesiek was the active streamer with the most followers on Twitch for four weeks after Ninja moved. That’s not the case anymore – Fortnite professional Tfue has replaced him as number 1. But the shooter pro seems to be indifferent, he is now playing WoW Classic.

Who is number 1 on Twitch? It is a bizarre situation. Because Tyler “Ninja” Blevins had a massive lead over the second place before his move to Mixer. But Ninja’s channel is no longer active on Twitch.

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For a long time, he was number 1 on Twitch, but switched to Mixer on August 1: Tyler “Ninja” Blevins.

As a result, Michael “shroud” Grzesiek became the new number 1. Shroud was previously a CS:GO pro and is known for his exceptional shooter skills : Twitch clips showing shroud taking out multiple opponents with precision are often circulating online.

Shroud especially benefited from the huge hype around Apex Legends in February 2019 – but he broke his arm in a scooter accident, the hype around Apex Legends faded, and also his channel did not grow as significantly as it did in February.

However, since shroud has been active for so long and has gathered followers over the years, he was still number 1 on Twitch during the first weeks of August with 6.9 million followers.

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He is the new number 1 on Twitch: Fortnite pro Tfue.

But the new number 1 on Twitch is now Turner “Tfue” Tenney, who continues to play almost exclusively the popular Fortnite.

Tfue was able to outrun Shroud a few days ago. This had been building for some time: Tfue’s growth was significantly higher than shroud’s, who has had difficulties finding an interesting game in recent months.

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Tfue passed Shroud a few days ago. Source: Twitchmetrics

Shooter pro becomes an Orc, already played 58 hours

What is shroud doing right now? To the surprise of many, shroud is currently only playing WoW Classic. The Canadian, known for his shooter skills, is currently leveling an Orc Shaman.

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He says he plays WoW Classic, although he expects not to receive as many followers, subscriptions, and donations as usual. But that’s not so important to him at the moment.

He simply plays WoW Classic for himself.

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From August 26, Shroud spent 58.3 hours in WoW Classic. Source: Sullygnome

In a first stream immediately after the release, shroud was online for 25 hours. Otherwise, he has hardly taken any breaks since the release of WoW Classic: he has played WoW Classic for 58.3 hours in the days since release – other Twitch streamers even sleep while streaming WoW Classic.

Interest in Shroud’s streams is not as high as it was during the peak times of Apex Legends, but an average of around 20,000 to 30,000 people still watch his streams at the same time.

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The 10 most popular MMOs on Steam – currently they have the most players

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 12 minutes

We would like to introduce you to the MMOs that currently have the most players on Steam. In these popular multiplayer online games, you should always be able to find players. Survival MMOs and military games dominate the list – but there are also a few surprises in the top 10 most popular MMOs on Steam.

This is how this list came about: Our list is based on the popularity of the games presented here on Steam. These are multiplayer games with MMO elements, which as of August 30, 2019, according to Steamcharts, have the most players. We relied on the player numbers from the last 30 days.

We did not include the “classic MMORPGs” such as The Elder Scrolls Online or Black Desert in this list – we will cover those in a separate list (here is the list of the most popular MMORPGs on Steam from May 2019).

Rank 10: World of Warships

Steam HubWorld of Warships on Steam
User Reviews Overall (recent)74% (74% in the last 30 days)
GenreAction MMO
Release on SteamNovember 15, 2017
Payment ModelFree to Play
World of Warships Gameplay

What is World of Warships? World of Warships brings the tactical team battles of World of Tanks to the sea. You command your own battleship and must try to eliminate opponents on the maps.

Each ship has different advantages and disadvantages and should be used in the team according to its tactical function. It is even possible to modify and upgrade the ships.

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You attempt various scenarios, such as protecting forts, escorting supply ships, and rescuing survivors. You have access to more than 200 ships from World War I and II, including submarines.

So many players does World of Warships have on Steam: In the past 30 days, there were an average of 4,663 players online at the same time. At peak times, there were 9,346 players in the game simultaneously.

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This is what players think: World of Warships is generally well received among players. The balancing is right, the naval battles are enjoyable, and teamwork is important. However, many consider the premium ships to be too strong. Additionally, a lot of grinding is required to unlock free ships.

  • TheGiantFox says on Steam: “The game has been quite good so far. The grinding is a bit exhausting, but the gameplay mechanics are quite easy to understand.”
  • Desperado explains: “It used to be a fun game with exciting events and interesting activities. Now everything that the developers release turns into a huge grind fest.”

This is what MeinMMO says about World of Warships: World of Warships is aimed at everyone who has had enough of tanks, but wants to experience the tactical battles of World of Tanks at sea. Fun, although a bit grind-heavy.

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Gearbox explains why they kept a secret about Borderlands 3 for 3 years

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About the shooter Borderlands 3 has been rumored for years, but not publicly discussed. Now Gearbox explains why they introduced Borderlands 3 so late.

Who’s speaking? Producer Chris Brock speaks with the site PCGamesN about Borderlands 3.

This was the situation: For years, Borderlands 3 was not officially announced. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford made numerous hints that they were working on Borderlands 3, but it was never officially announced:

  • By 2017, it was clear that Gearbox was working on a Borderlands 3 – at that time, a tech demo was even released

Borderlands 3 appeared in Take-Two’s financial reports only as “unannounced game of one of our major franchises”.

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For years, this “tech demo” was the only thing fans had for Borderlands 3 – and even that was not officially Borderlands 3.

Fans speculated multiple times in 2018 that at the next big fair, Borderlands 3 would be announced, only to be disappointed time and time again.

When Borderlands 3 was finally announced in March 2019, it was 4 years after the release of “Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel” and about half a year before release.

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Announcing a game three years in advance brings nothing

This is why the announcement came so late: Brock says:

“It doesn’t feel like anything great can happen when you say: In three years we will have a game.

People can be excited, but then you disappoint them by telling them how long it still is. And if you don’t say anything for too long, it means: “Cool, so this is vaporware, we don’t believe it exists at all.”

At Gearbox, they didn’t want to show up until they were really ready.

Borderlands 3 Moze

Working until 2 days before release – and then continuing

This is what Gearbox says about the changes in the market: The way games are developed has changed, according to Brock:

“In the past, a game reached gold status and you were done. That’s no longer the case. Today, it’s like this: When a game reaches gold status, it goes into production, but it wouldn’t be a modern game without a day-one patch, so you work on the version as long as possible because everything is digital.”

When a game like Borderlands 3 comes out on September 13, you can work on it until the 11th.

And after that, it’s already about developing the content for the time after launch. That’s the expectation today.

Today, you’re actually never done with a game.

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Twitch streamer Asmongold starts PvP raid in WoW Classic, gets trolled by the game

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The WoW streamer Asmongold wanted to make a statement and give the Horde a wake-up call. But the servers had other plans.

The streamer Asmongold plays together with many other streamers on the Faerlina server in WoW Classic. This alone ensures that the streamers and their fans keep meeting each other, leading to PvP skirmishes. This was also the case this time. However, a problem with the server caused the whole thing to end in a very unfair way.

What happened? Asmongold wanted to complete a quest on “Fray Island.” The island is located in the Barrens, an area more dominated by the Horde. The quest requires Asmongold to endure for a certain duration without dying. To make sure that succeeded, and to “make a statement,” he took several dozen players with him to secure the island.

What happened next? The sheer number of players caused significant lags and delays on the island. Players were standing still, and only every few seconds did something happen. To make sure as many Alliance players survived as possible, Asmongold gave some instructions:

Set all pets to aggressive, make them into pitbulls!

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The last seconds of the quest began to count down before the most frustrating thing happened: Asmongold and many other players experienced a disconnect. Apparently, the sheer number of players was too much for the realm, which briefly crashed.

Everyone gone except Asmongold: When logging back into the game, the harsh reality hit: all other Alliance players had vanished, and only Asmongold and the 4 players in his group were left on the island – along with many Horde players. They, of course, made quick work of the streamer and his group.

The other Alliance players reported that they were reset far back to the ship from which they had jumped.

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Does Blizzard favor the Horde? A bit frustrated and (probably) not entirely serious, Asmongold reacted to this incident:

If there’s anything you need to know about Blizzard’s favoritism, it is this. This is Blizzard’s favoritism at its worst.

With this, he refers to the fact that players have accused Blizzard for years of favoring the Horde in all aspects of the game.

On the second attempt, by the way, they managed to complete the quest and conquer the island. This time there was no disconnect.

To better handle server load, WoW Classic has opened more new realms again.

The event may have been one of the first major PvP events. Such events will probably happen more often on the Faerlina server in the future, as streamers and their followers meet.

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Ghost Recon Breakpoint: Everything you need to know about the beta launch

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The beta launch of Ghost Recon Breakpoint on PS4, Xbox One, and PC is just around the corner. Here we show you when it starts, what content you will find, and how to register for the beta.

What is it about? In a few days, the beta of the co-op shooter Ghost Recon Breakpoint starts. The game will be released in October and is the successor to Wildlands. You can see how Breakpoint differs from Wildlands here.

With the beta, players will now have the opportunity to get a sneak peek into the game. There have also been alpha tests for a selection of players.

We show you here the exact beta dates on all platforms (PC, PS4, Xbox One). Here is the trailer for Breakpoint.

Breakpoint Beta Splash

When does the beta start? Times for PS4, Xbox One, PC

When does the beta of Breakpoint start? It starts on September 5, 2019. In Europe, it starts directly at midnight. The beta ends at 00:00 on September 9, 2019. Since Ubisoft does not display different times for PS4, Xbox One, or PC here, all platforms should be able to start directly at midnight.

When does the preload begin? To ensure you can download the game in time and start with the beta, the preload begins at midnight on September 2, 2019.

Ubisoft shared an overview of the dates for the regions on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/UbisoftUplay/status/1167134823980253190

Beta access for Breakpoint – Sign up and register

Who has access to the beta? All players who have pre-ordered Ghost Recon Breakpoint will receive access to the beta. Here’s how the different versions of Breakpoint that you can pre-order differ.

In addition, all members of the “Uplay+” service are allowed to participate in the beta of Breakpoint.

Ghost Recon Breakpoint characters

How can you register? You can register for the beta on the Ghost Recon website. Please note that participants without pre-order or Uplay+ will be randomly selected. Registration does not guarantee participation in the beta.

Here is the website of Ghost Recon for beta registration

Beta content of Breakpoint – What’s included?

Where will you play? On the map of Ghost Recon Breakpoint, you will have access to the four regions during the beta:

  • Smuggler Coves
  • Mount Hodgson
  • Sinking Country
  • Fen Bog

What missions are there? In Operation Greenstone, you can expect two missions from the main story of Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Besides, there are secondary missions called Auroa missions. In these assignments, you will learn more about the island and its inhabitants.

Eight new faction missions start each day.

Ghost Recon Breakpoint hero

These are the challenges: If you want to showcase your skills more precisely in Breakpoint, visit the drone areas. According to Ubisoft, some of the toughest opponents in the game are waiting there. You can find these areas in the regions unlocked for the beta.

  • Murmurs are small flying drones. They surprise unprepared players in swarms.
  • Aamons are medium-sized drones that deal a lot of damage and are also quick.
  • Behemoths are large drones that deal a lot of damage and have tough armor.

Although both games involve drones, Breakpoint does not want to be compared to The Division 2.

The PvP mode Ghost War is not part of the beta, but it is expected to have received some improvements after Wildlands:

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FIFA 20 Demo – New leak reveals all playable teams and release date

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

In FIFA 20, a graphic has emerged that is said to show the release date and the playable teams of the demo. This leak seems plausible.

Update: The demo will be released on September 10th. We will accompany the launch of the FIFA 20 demo here in the live ticker.

What kind of demo leak is this? Recently, a graphic has been circulating on Reddit that is said to contain information about the FIFA 20 demo. It shows the release date, teams, and game modes.

Many players on Reddit assume that this graphic is “real”, as it has already received nearly 1000 upvotes. Even the prominent FIFA YouTuber MattHDGamer, who has already been allowed to showcase exclusive FIFA 20 gameplay, considers the leak plausible.

This is the demo graphic:

fifa 20 demo

When will the demo be released? The exact release date is partially obscured on this graphic, but September 12th is clearly visible.

This start date is realistic. We indicated September 12th as a possible date in our FIFA 20 demo overview weeks ago, as the demo has historically released two weeks before the official launch of the annual FIFA installment – which is typically on a Thursday.

Teams and Game Modes

These teams are reportedly in the leak: There are supposed to be 10 playable teams in the demo. Namely,

  • FC Liverpool
  • Real Madrid
  • BVB
  • Manchester City
  • PSG
  • AS Roma
  • Atlético Madrid
  • Club América
  • Los Angeles FC
  • Vissel Kōbe

Prior to this, Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool, City, PSG, and both clubs from Madrid were already known as demo teams. Now we also know the remaining 4 – if this leak turns out to be true.

We present all leagues and teams that are included in FIFA 20 here.

fifa 20 demo modi

The game modes according to the leak: The graphic shows two images representing two game modes:

  • On the left, the Volta mode is depicted, for which there will likely be a short preview. So you can test a bit of street football in the demo.
  • On the right, a football field with the Champions League logo can be seen. So you can play the kickoff mode including Champions League.

Keep in mind that this leak has not been officially confirmed. Both the release date and the available game modes were already considered almost certain in advance; only the playable teams are really new information that is hard to predict.

By the way, only the PS4 logo is visible in the upper graphic. However, the demo will also be released for PC and Xbox One.

Officially, EA Sports is expected to comment on the demo only shortly before the demo launch. Then we will see if this leaked graphic is true or just a good fake.

Until then, you can view the stadiums in FIFA 20 here:

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CoD: Modern Warfare denies the great wish of players for PS4, Xbox One

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On PC, this feature is already standard, but many would also like to have a FOV slider for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on consoles. This request has been heard, and Infinity Ward spoke clearly.

This is what Infinity Ward says: Following the feedback from the already completed alpha test of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the Communications Manager of Infinity Ward spoke out several times. In the corresponding thread on Reddit, he addressed the players’ frequently expressed wish to integrate a FOV slider for consoles.

However, this long-standing request from many Call of Duty fans was clearly rejected. It was stated that while they know the FOV slider is a very important point on consoles, this feature will not be available in this game (Modern Warfare 2019) on consoles.

What is a FOV Slider anyway? Roughly speaking: FoV, or Field of View, refers to the visible area of the game world displayed on the monitor. The larger the angle, the more you can see of the game world.

The FOV difference compared at Apex Legends (Source: PirateCreed on Reddit)

The value of this angle can be changed with the so-called FOV slider. It is therefore a graphic option.

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What’s behind this request? On PC, this feature is standard in many shooters. Even in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019 on PC, players have the option to adjust the visible area via the FOV slider.

On the PS4 and Xbox One, however, a FOV slider is rather rare. And even if some fans hoped for it, this option was also missing in Modern Warfare on consoles. Players had already noticed this during the PS4-exclusive alpha. Therefore, this request was particularly raised in the feedback to the alpha and passed on to the developers.

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However, this desire for an adjustable field of view on consoles is nothing new. For years, many players have repeatedly demanded the introduction of this option. So far, no installment of the series has received a FOV setting on consoles.

As it has now been announced, Modern Warfare 2019 is no exception. Hopes for a retrospective integration after release were also crushed by the wording “in this game” right from the outset.

Why is FOV important? While the ideal FOV angle is always very subjective: referring to Modern Warfare, a larger field of view provides a better overview of the battlefield within a certain range – allowing players to spot enemies earlier, which they might otherwise miss with a smaller angle and thus narrower focus. However, enemies appear further away, making it somewhat harder to aim precisely at them.

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Especially in light of crossplay between PC and consoles, which is enabled with Modern Warfare, many players would have liked to have such an option on consoles as well, in order not to have potential disadvantages against PC players.

Do you want to try Modern Warfare 2019 before its release? If you want to get your first impression of the game before the launch of Modern Warfare on October 25, participate in the beta. This allows interested parties on all platforms to try out the multiplayer in the latest installment of the series for themselves. You can find out more here: Everything about the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare beta – Here’s how to participate

Would you also like to see a FOV slider on consoles in Modern Warfare? Or is this feature unimportant to you?

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Pro team loses match at CS:GO tournament due to incredibly stupid mistake

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, an important tournament is taking place in Berlin for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The pro team G2Esports eliminated all opponents from Astralis at the Berlin Major but still lost the match. Many people are laughing about it right now. Especially the reaction of the German casters is amusing.

What a match it was! The StarLadder Berlin Major 2019 is the second major tournament this year in CS:GO and is sponsored by Valve. There is a prize pool of one million dollars. 24 teams are participating.

In this particular match, G2 Esports, consisting of 5 French players, faced off against the Danes from Astralis. The match took place in the 2nd round of the “Legend Stages”.

Here, teams only play against each other once – the matches go through many rounds.

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The mode “Bomb Defuse” was played on Nuke – one team must plant and defend a bomb, while the other team must defuse this bomb. After halftime, the team roles are switched. The team that first wins 16 rounds wins the match.

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Team kills opponent, forgets to defuse bomb

Here’s how the match went: In the 1st half, it was relatively close, with Astralis leading 8-7 rounds. But after the switch, it was a clear matter, and Astralis pulled ahead to 15-7 rounds. They only needed one more win.

But everything went against Astralis in the deciding match. Although they managed to plant the bomb, G2 Esports turned up the heat.

The sniper Richard “shox” Papillion got 3 kills, and ultimately all the Danes were defeated.

https://twitter.com/FishiestDude/status/1167209149400276992
The German casters went completely crazy.

This is the big mistake: Even though G2 Esports had defeated all opponents, nobody thought of defusing the bomb. No one moved towards it.

It was ticking down peacefully, exploded, and handed Astralis the victory and the decisive 16th point, even though everyone was dead.

Here are the reactions: In the live commentary, you can hear that the commentators cannot believe what is happening. Laughter erupts in the background.

Even the German casters are completely stunned by what happened and react with laughter.

https://twitter.com/CarlosR/status/1167168215094611968

The team leader took his team’s mistake with humor. He posted on Twitter: He loves his players, but cannot accept that bombs are not defused.

Tier-1 players should contact him. He pays the highest salary and also provides bomb-defusal kits.

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Pokémon GO: Players disappointed about new update – Where are the PvP changes?

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

Players on Reddit also remember this and say that Niantic might want to release these features with PvP leaderboards at a later date. The reasons could be varied.

As PokémonGOHub reports, there may be a bug in the new code of 0.153.0. Therefore, the new code for the update was removed for now, and they are first searching for errors until they release it in a later update.

This is how players react: Many disappointed players can be read on Reddit.

  • “I was totally hyped for this and now I am frustrated. I hope it comes back in the next update and is ready to launch”
  • “Man, this sucks. I was really looking forward to the route creator”
  • “Oh man, I was really looking forward to the PvP features”

It is unclear whether the features may already be found in the next update in the code, or whether the developers will take longer with it.

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Players on Reddit also remember this and say that Niantic might want to release these features with PvP leaderboards at a later date. The reasons could be varied.

As PokémonGOHub reports, there may be a bug in the new code of 0.153.0. Therefore, the new code for the update was removed for now, and they are first searching for errors until they release it in a later update.

This is how players react: Many disappointed players can be read on Reddit.

  • “I was totally hyped for this and now I am frustrated. I hope it comes back in the next update and is ready to launch”
  • “Man, this sucks. I was really looking forward to the route creator”
  • “Oh man, I was really looking forward to the PvP features”

It is unclear whether the features may already be found in the next update in the code, or whether the developers will take longer with it.

Players on Reddit also remember this and say that Niantic might want to release these features with PvP leaderboards at a later date. The reasons could be varied.

As PokémonGOHub reports, there may be a bug in the new code of 0.153.0. Therefore, the new code for the update was removed for now, and they are first searching for errors until they release it in a later update.

This is how players react: Many disappointed players can be read on Reddit.

  • “I was totally hyped for this and now I am frustrated. I hope it comes back in the next update and is ready to launch”
  • “Man, this sucks. I was really looking forward to the route creator”
  • “Oh man, I was really looking forward to the PvP features”

It is unclear whether the features may already be found in the next update in the code, or whether the developers will take longer with it.

Pokémon GO brings the new update 0.153.1. Dataminers have taken a close look at it and found that some planned changes have been removed. Players are reacting disappointed.

What is included in the new update? The new update 0.153.1 is ready for Pokémon GO. It is currently rolling out and will gradually be unlocked for different devices.

Dataminers have already grabbed the update and examined it closely. To their surprise, they found that some planned features that were found in the last update’s code have been retracted.

On Reddit , dataminer martycochrane writes: “Do you remember all the code we released for update 0.153.0? It’s gone. Pretend it never happened.”

Pokémon GO

Which planned changes have been removed? During datamining of update 0.153.0, code for features such as:

  • Route Creator – An in-game item that allows players to create routes between PokéStops
  • PvP leaderboards and matchmaking – With seasons, duels, and competitive systems
  • Buddy updates with feeding, walking, leveling, and motivation

All these hints have not yet been activated in the game and have only been found in the code during datamining. In the new datamining of update 0.153.1, these traces are completely gone. There is disagreement over whether Niantic possibly included this code by accident in the last update.

The dataminers point out that the Gen-5 Pokémon that were in the code of update 0.153.0 are still present in the new version. However, they have not been released yet.

Niantic has previously removed code in this way

When did this happen before? Perhaps you remember the release of field research in Pokémon GO. In February 2018, dataminers found the first hints of “quests” in Pokémon GO. The code for this was found in the APK of version 0.91.1. Just a few weeks later, in the release of APK 0.91.2, the quests were completely gone from the code.

Not until nearly a month later, around the end of March 2018, did Niantic bring the quests to Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO Quests 3
By now, quests are a fixed part of Pokémon GO – Here is the new research with Jirachi

It is unclear whether the features may already be found in the next update in the code, or whether the developers will take longer with it.

Players on Reddit also remember this and say that Niantic might want to release these features with PvP leaderboards at a later date. The reasons could be varied.

As PokémonGOHub reports, there may be a bug in the new code of 0.153.0. Therefore, the new code for the update was removed for now, and they are first searching for errors until they release it in a later update.

This is how players react: Many disappointed players can be read on Reddit.

  • “I was totally hyped for this and now I am frustrated. I hope it comes back in the next update and is ready to launch”
  • “Man, this sucks. I was really looking forward to the route creator”
  • “Oh man, I was really looking forward to the PvP features”

It is unclear whether the features may already be found in the next update in the code, or whether the developers will take longer with it.

Players on Reddit also remember this and say that Niantic might want to release these features with PvP leaderboards at a later date. The reasons could be varied.

As PokémonGOHub reports, there may be a bug in the new code of 0.153.0. Therefore, the new code for the update was removed for now, and they are first searching for errors until they release it in a later update.

This is how players react: Many disappointed players can be read on Reddit.

  • “I was totally hyped for this and now I am frustrated. I hope it comes back in the next update and is ready to launch”
  • “Man, this sucks. I was really looking forward to the route creator”
  • “Oh man, I was really looking forward to the PvP features”

It is unclear whether the features may already be found in the next update in the code, or whether the developers will take longer with it.

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Destiny 2: How to easily get 2 top grenade launchers next week – Wendigo & Summit

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, you will have an easier time obtaining the two top grenade launchers Wendigo GL3 and The Mountaintop starting next week. The changes to the quests are now known.

These are the grenade launchers in question: A few weeks ago, Bungie announced that they want to make the quests for the top weapons “The Mountaintop” and “Wendigo GL3” more accessible, i.e., easier.

They are two powerful grenade launchers that rank among the best boss killers in Destiny 2. They are therefore highly sought after.

However, players previously had to grind for a long time to obtain them, which is why only a few Guardians own them. This should change starting next week.

When will the quests become easier? Next Tuesday, on September 3, the update 2.5.2.2 will be released. This hotfix is expected to bring several quality-of-life improvements, including changes to the quests for Wendigo and Mountaintop.

The full patch notes are not yet known, but the community manager dmg04 revealed the new quest requirements on reddit after a user kindly requested it.

Wendigo

This is how the Wendigo quest changes

This is what you had to do for Wendigo GL3: This grenade launcher is the Vanguard top weapon of Season 7. To obtain it, you had to grind hard in the strikes:

  • Achieve 1,500 kills with grenade launchers
  • Land 500 multi-kills with grenade launchers
  • Earn 15,000 points (by killing enemies). Dying yourself impedes progress

This will change next week:

  • For the upper targets, grenade launcher kills will grant double the progress
  • The penalty for dying during the goal of 15,000 points will be removed.
  • Grenade launcher multi-kills will grant 50% more progress
  • Completing playlist strikes will grant a large amount of progress toward the last goal (15,000 points)
The Mountaintop

This is how the quest for The Mountaintop changes

This is what you had to do for “The Mountaintop”: The Mountaintop is the Crucible top weapon of Season 5. For PvP-averse players, it was hardly accessible, as they had to spend a lot of time in the Crucible.

  • Reach Glory Rank “Brave” in a season
  • Earn 750 points with grenade launcher kills in PvP. In normal playlists, a kill gave 3 points, in the competitive playlist, a kill granted 10 points
  • Earn 200 points through (at least) double kills. Double plays in normal playlists awarded 2 points each. Additional kills immediately after double plays gave 1 point each. Double plays in the competitive playlist granted 5 points. Further kills immediately after gave 2 points
  • Earn “Calculated Trajectory” medals and thereby collect 100 points. A medal in normal playlists rewarded 1 point. Medals in the competitive playlist granted 4 points each
  • Reach Glory Rank “Famous” in a season

This will change next week:

  • The number of multi-kill points required will be reduced from 200 to 75
  • The number of medal points required will be reduced from 100 to 25
  • The points you earn in the competitive playlist will be further increased compared to other PvP modes. dmg04 states: “1x for Quickplay, 2x for Iron Banner, 3x for Competitive”
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Is the hunt for these weapons worth it? As dmg04 confirmed via Twitter, the grenade launchers will not receive nerfs in Shadowkeep. He specifically mentions that neither The Mountaintop nor Wendigo will be nerfed. Therefore, these two weapons should remain powerful grenade launchers in the future.

What do you think about these changes? Will you get the weapons starting next week if you don’t already own them?

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8 Tips for Velkhana – the New Star in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

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In Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Velkhana is an important new monster that will first be fought in the beta on PS4. Here are 8 tips for fighting the dragon, along with some known weaknesses.

In two days, it will begin, the next beta round starts in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne. Here you will encounter a new monster, or rather THE new monster of the title: Velkhana. The Elder Dragon is the so-called “flagship monster” and is featured on the cover.

At Gamescom, players could already fight against Velkhana, and we have compiled the 8 most important facts for you.

What can Velkhana do and how can you defeat it?

  • What kind of monster is Velkhana? Velkhana is a new Elder Dragon, so be prepared for a tough fight at the difficulty level of a Kushala Daora – which our ice dragon resembles closely – and more.
  • What element does Velkhana have? Its limbs, wings, and tail are covered in ice, as are its horn and the crest on its head and back.
  • How do I protect myself from Velkhana? As you probably guessed, Velkhana has the ice element, so make sure to equip ice resistance in your armor.
  • What weapon should I have? You should master the weapon of your choice well, as thanks to the new grappling hook (Clutch Claw), it is feasible to approach the monster both with ranged and melee weapons. However, it has a long reach with its attacks, so ranged combat may be beneficial.
Velkhana from Monster Hunter World Iceborne
Velkhana is covered in ice
  • Which elements are strong against Velkhana? You should enhance your weapon with fire attacks; fire was also the element available in the Gamescom demo. Whether other elements like the perennial thunder will be effective remains to be seen – maybe now in the beta.
  • What status effects is Velkhana weak against? Velkhana is vulnerable to paralysis and poison, among others, so keep that in mind when choosing your equipment and loot.
  • What status effect can Velkhana inflict? Since Velkhana has ice attacks, you can get the ice blight. Therefore, you should also make space in your pouch for Nullberries, as the ice blight weakens your stamina. Alternatively, you can boost your ice resistance to 20.
  • What types of attacks does Velkhana use? Velkhana’s moveset is extremely versatile, and it has a high reach. You need to prepare for strong icy winds, icy breath attacks, many area attacks, and nasty tail whips. Additionally, you will face ice blockades, and you can even get completely frozen.

Our author Leya fought against Velkhana at Gamescom and shared her impressions in the video below. Following it, there is an interview with the lead developers about Iceborne.

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If you consider these things, you have a good chance of being able to stand against Velkhana. However, tackling him alone is something you should think carefully about, and perhaps it would be better to go hunting with a few other hunters. Unfortunately, not much is known yet about the armor or weapon of our new Elder Dragon; it will be exciting to see what lies ahead for the refined Monster Hunter.

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Fortnite star Ninja: “Kids today don’t know how good they have it”

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The Fortnite star and millionaire streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is only 28, but talks about the bad old days as a professional gamer. In comparison, today’s professionals have it easy. They should stop whining about the ping.

What is the context? Ninja himself uploaded a clip on Twitter with the title “Kids these days”.

This is a code for “Old man complains about the present and tells how it used to be.” Ninja is aware of how this message will resonate with his followers.

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Ninja is lecturing a bit.

Ninja is only 28, but his career as a professional gamer began 10 years ago with Halo 3. He knows a different time in eSports, before Epic came with the big budget and turned teenagers into millionaires overnight:

  • Back then, tournaments took place on-site, in LAN – everyone had the same conditions
  • Today, many eSports tournaments, such as in Fortnite, are held online. Players connect to a server. Some have worse ping than others due to their location and disadvantages
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Tfue is 8 years younger than Ninja – he often complains about his ping.

This is what Ninja says: Ninja says that eSports players today complaining about the ping in Fortnite don’t realize how good they have it. It is unbelievable that players today have the chance to play online for millions of US dollars.

In the past, Ninja says, players had to:

  • travel to the locations where tournaments were held
  • pay for the expensive flight or gas
  • book a hotel room on-site
  • buy a team pass
  • often stay longer at tournaments, as they spanned several days
Titelbild King Top 5
The 13-year-old King qualified online from Argentina for the Fortnite World Cup in the USA and did very well there. With the qualification, he already secured $50,000.

Tell Mom and Dad that you lost $2,000

These were the difficulties: Ninja says that back then, eSports players often had to invest at least $2,000 to get to a tournament. But then they still had no guarantee of winning anything.

People today should imagine how it was to convince your parents to cough up $2,000 as a 13-year-old, just to fly 6 hours across the USA to participate in a tournament.

Or how bad it was to tell your parents that you wasted that $2,000 to travel to a tournament where you won nothing.

In the end, Ninja says the classic line: “The kids today have it good and don’t even appreciate it.”

While he initially made an effort to address everyone from 13 to 80, he ends up with the “kids.”

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This is how people react on Twitter: Reactions are mixed. Some make fun of Ninja a bit, while others agree with him. In any case, the clip is getting a lot of attention, with over 800,000 views already.

In the comments, many address this “old man talks about the good old days” attitude.

  • One says: “In our time, we had to walk 15 miles in the snow to get a decent ping”
  • another says: “These damn frauds win millions of dollars while playing in their pajamas and Mom cooks them food”
  • A third says: “Come to South Africa, then you’ll understand.”
  • However, there are also some who see it like Ninja: “People like you paved the way.”
  • Other Twitter users remember their eSports experiences – about how little money was at stake back then and what inconveniences one had to endure.
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You only have today to secure a top mask for PvE in The Division 2

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Currently, a strong mask for PvE is available for purchase in The Division 2. You don’t have much time left for this.

About this mask: With the last vendor reset, the DZ-South vendor surprised with a strong offer: He brought a mask with a hefty 42% damage against elite opponents. Comments surged on reddit that this is a must-have item and that one should stock up on it.

How long will the mask be available? The vendor inventory will be updated on the night from Friday to Saturday. You only have time until 2 AM to secure this mask. So make sure you log in today, on the 30th, and buy this item before you miss your chance.

Where can you get the mask? You need to go to the DZ-South vendor. Fast travel to the “DZ South Main Entrance.” The vendor is right next to the entrance. You don’t have to go into the Dark Zone; instead, you can purchase the mask there for regular credits.

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You should buy this mask

Masks with over 40% DTE are rare

Why you should buy the mask: Several agents are currently reminding on reddit to get this mask now before it disappears.

As many players confirm, masks with a damage-to-elite value of over 40% are extremely rare. Despite months of farming, many agents have not seen such a mask yet. That a vendor brings a mask with a hefty 42% is crazy.

Since you are currently facing tons of elite opponents in the tough endgame PvE activities, damage against elite is one of the most important stats to raise. This can improve almost any PvE build.

In addition to the damage bonus against elite, the mask also provides extra health and the Insulated talent, which grants +10% hazard protection. It is a “Douglas & Harding” mask.

division 2 agents

A few hours ago, an agent wrote that he bought 10 of them. You can use the mask to recalibrate the strong roll on your items. Therefore, it is worth stocking up on it.

Otherwise, people on reddit are thanking for the reminder and are glad they didn’t miss this item. Even Massive’s Hamish Bode commented on this mask a few days ago: “Ooooh, thanks for the tip.” He is heading straight to the shop.

Additionally, the agents criticize the loot system again: It cannot be that farming loot is less attractive than shopping at vendors.

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  1. reddit