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Bungie reveals to us: Destiny 2 Shadowkeep brings more of the hard stuff you love

Tom Rothstein 20. August 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

In Destiny 2 we have an exclusive news about Shadowkeep for you. With the new Autumn expansion, new content is coming for dungeon fans.

Where did we get the info from: Our Destiny author Sven is currently at the gamescom 2019, where he was able to speak this afternoon behind closed doors with Shadowkeep Project Lead Scott Taylor and UX Director Orvar Halldorsson from Bungie about the new Autumn expansion.

Shadowkeep will be released on October 1, 2019.

We have this info for you: We were able to speak with Bungie for about half an hour. Among other things, we asked if there would be additional “dungeon activities” in Shadowkeep like the Shattered Throne.

And Bungie replies: Yes, you can look forward to new activities like the Shattered Throne. When exactly this will come remains to be seen, but if you purchase Shadowkeep, it will definitely be included.

They clarified that this does not refer to the new Nightmare Hunt mode. This is an endgame activity that was already shown yesterday in a livestream in the background. The new dungeon content will be something unique.

So far, it is still unknown whether Shadowkeep will introduce one or several dungeon activities. But PvE fans can already rub their hands in anticipation.

What are dungeons anyway?

This is meant by dungeon content: So far, there is only one dungeon in Destiny 2: The Shattered Throne.

This was introduced with the Forsaken expansion. It is basically a kind of mini-raid for up to 3 players, where you can solve puzzles, master jumping passages, and defeat nasty enemies.

The Shattered Throne has been considered one of the best PvE experiences in the game since its introduction. It can be described as a large, mysterious mission that fascinated many Guardians with its mysterious atmosphere. You can also conquer the Shattered Throne solo or with a partner – but it presents a tremendous challenge – which you can do for the Armor of the Solstice of Heroes .

Guardians praised this dungeon, as it finally brought a raid experience for players who did not want or could not form a fireteam of 6, but preferred to traverse the Destiny universe in smaller groups.

And now we know: More of this good stuff for PvE lovers is on the way – and that already with Shadowkeep.

The special thing about the Shattered Throne is also that it is only active every 3 weeks. Whether the upcoming dungeon content will also be time-limited remains to be seen.

Already tomorrow, on Wednesday, August 21, we will be speaking live on camera with the Project Lead of Shadowkeep, Scott Taylor, and the UX Director Orval Halldorsson at 1:15 PM. Perhaps we can extract even more info from the Bungie developers then. Be there, here are all the details:

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WoW is the perfect game for me when playing Classic AND Retail

Cortyn 20. August 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

When WoW Classic is released, will anyone still play the “regular” WoW? For Cortyn, the answer is clear: Both games complement each other perfectly.

Next week, after years of waiting, WoW Classic will finally launch. Azeroth as it was 15 years ago is once again within reach. I am looking forward to diving back into Classic. However, I also don’t think that Classic can replace the “current” WoW.

I belong neither to the faction that thinks Classic will utterly fail because everything is completely outdated, nor do I think that the current WoW is bad and that Blizzard has long strayed from the right path.

I enjoy both games, both WoW Classic and WoW Retail. And I’m already quite sure that I will play both games, although with different motivations.

WoW Classic – What is earned lasts forever

The big advantage of WoW Classic for me is that there is absolutely no reason to rush anything in WoW Classic. I already know which content will be released in the coming months, and character improvement is only minimal, at least compared to Retail.

Everything I earn in Classic, every piece of the T0 set, every skill point in tailoring, or every reputation level with the furbolgs of Timbermaw Hold is basically for eternity.

Of course, this also means that there will be a definite point in time when Classic will have nothing more to offer me, and I will come to the conclusion that it was simply enough. That in the end, it was a nostalgic journey back to the beginnings of WoW, the rekindling of a passion from my youth.

The day will come when I have my T3 from Naxxramas completely and the feeling of being “finished” settles in. From a developer’s perspective in an MMO, this is probably something terrible, but I look forward to it, even if that moment is still a few years away.

The certainty that everything I earn in Classic will have a certain value “forever” and that my progress will not be reset with the next patch makes WoW Classic the perfect counterpart to the rather hectic retail variant.

At least, as long as Blizzard doesn’t also push out “The Burning Crusade” in two to three years.

Retail – Constant change and ongoing story

In stark contrast stands the current WoW, also known as “WoW Retail”. Here, there’s a patch roughly every three months that brings new gameplay mechanics and content, often devaluing old content.

Whereby “devalued” is of course a difficult term. After all, what I earned in patch 8.1 was quite strong and helpful in overcoming the challenges of patch 8.1. I find it understandable and not so bad that new challenges arise with the next update (8.2) that require better equipment.

For example, I like to work long towards the crab mount.

The big advantage, however, is that in Retail, the story is driven forward significantly. In Classic, there was comparatively little story. Instead, Azeroth was a static world that had a persistent “status quo” that fundamentally never changed.

Retail tells the exciting stories of Sylvanas, Jaina, the Lich King, and introduces fun characters like Flynn Fairwind and brought back lost people like Calia Menethil.

This feeling of a constantly advancing story has never really been present for me in Classic. The story was (with a few exceptions) in the background and basically only built on what Warcraft III had established and then further inflated.

Additionally, the mechanics of “WoW Retail” still keep me entertained.

I enjoy having to relearn the “Mythic+” dungeons after a new patch and working to be able to clear things like a “Mythic+10” instance again. I don’t find the item spiral bad as such, and it motivates me because the other content around it fits.

Both games form a unit for me

In summary, I think I will spend a lot of time in both versions of World of Warcraft in the future. I want to know how the story of Retail continues, eventually have my 400th mount, or finally complete the 1000 pets.

At the same time, I also want to have the feeling from Classic that my progress lasts, that everything earned remains for the time being, and that I don’t have to worry that nobody will want to take me into Scholomance with my T0 set tomorrow.

I have come to believe that both games separately give me exactly what I seek in World of Warcraft.

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The 1st discovery of gamescom: the new shooter Caliber

Jürgen Horn 20. August 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

At gamescom 2019, our author Jürgen was able to play Wargaming’s new free-to-play shooter Caliber. Read here why the shooter might appeal to older players.

What is Caliber: At first glance, Caliber looks a bit like Call of Duty: a shooter with modern soldiers. So, is Wargaming thinking of a clone of these games?
Not really, because Caliber is more like a mix of World of Tanks and a hero shooter than a team deathmatch like Call of Duty.

More Overwatch than CoD

These are the hero shooter aspects: In Caliber, you play in teams of four. These consist of elite soldiers from various special units modeled after real military units. For example, there are the German KSK and the Polish GROM.

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However, these are not just different skins: each unit offers four classes:

Assault Soldier
medic
Support
Sniper

However, the assault soldier from the KSK has different weapons, skills, and abilities than his comrade from Poland. Thus, the various soldier classes from different units are something like unique heroes, as known from hero shooters.

Later in development, the guys will also gain their own call signs in the local language to personalize them even more. New soldiers will be unlocked, as known from World of Tanks, through game progress.

A shooter for older players

This is how Caliber plays: During the presentation of the game at gamescom, the responsible developer offered me to quickly try out the game. Nothing I would like more!

A PvE session quickly began, and together with three teammates, we were to secure a building and take a landing zone at the end.

This is how tactical the gameplay is: Right at the start of the session, I was warned: “Don’t run ahead alone, stay with your team!” And they were right. Because Caliber is not a fast-paced shooter, it is a tactical positional battle.

To withstand the entrenched AI opponents, you must carefully advance and eliminate enemies with precise shots. Like a real military unit, we move forward slowly and take out enemies accurately.

Everyone must fulfill their role: like in an MMORPG, each of us has a specific task. If we mess that up, the whole team suffers. Because there are no respawns, and only the medic can revive fallen comrades multiple times in a row.

I, as an assault soldier, had the task of flanking positions and reacting quickly to situations. Our supporter provided covering fire, the sniper eliminated distant enemies, and the medic dropped healing packages without which we would have been in quite a bind.

If someone dies for good, they are permanently out of the current round and can only watch.

This is how realistic Caliber is: Anyone familiar with typical shooters like Call of Duty will quickly experience a few peculiarities in Caliber:

Jumping off balconies in full gear really hurts! Use the stairs like a normal person!
When you reload, your soldier changes magazines and puts the old one, if it still contains ammunition, on the belt. This means that it’s better to empty a magazine before switching, otherwise, you might end up with only three half-full magazines. And resupply is rather rare!
Sprinting costs valuable stamina, which only regenerates very slowly. You also need stamina to activate your class skills. So running around all the time is not an option!

That’s why tactics are more important than reflexes: How important tactical action is became clear to us especially at the end of the mission. Just before the end, a helicopter dropped more enemies who pressured us from all sides. We were completely taken by surprise.

One by one, team members fell. I was also taken out quickly. Even the heroic medic, who wanted to revive me, was blown up by a grenade at the last second.

My 1st Highlight of Gamescom

Who should play Caliber? This final scene showed more than ever that Caliber strongly focuses on tactics and precision. Just having good reflexes is not enough here. Therefore, the game is especially interesting for older players who enjoy playing shooters but find the pace of games like Call of Duty or Battlefront far too fast and hectic.

The target audience is therefore virtually the same as that of World of Tanks: players over 30 with an affinity for military and realistic weapons.

Jürgen’s conclusion: I have always liked the idea behind Caliber, namely a shooter with a slower pace and more tactical depth. Frantic shooting and jumping around stress me out.

Therefore, Caliber at gamescom was truly my game. I had a lot of fun and was genuinely disappointed that we couldn’t finish the round properly. I would have loved to play a few more rounds of Caliber, also in PvP.

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ArcheAge without Pay2Win – We ask gamigo: How exactly is that supposed to work?

Alexander Leitsch 20. August 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

The new ArcheAge Unchained is based on Buy2Play and does not use a subscription model. We met with the publisher gamigo at gamescom to discuss this.

What is ArcheAge Unchained? Yesterday, gamigo announced a new version of ArcheAge that is supposed to completely forgo Pay2Win content.

Instead, the MMORPG will be Buy2Play and everyone should have the same prerequisites and opportunities. In return, there will be a season pass and a store that is supposed to focus purely on cosmetic content.

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Who did we talk to? Vice President Mervin Lee Kwai III revealed more about the business model at gamescom and also addressed your questions and concerns.

Initially, the focus was on the new season pass and the store. We also discussed the division of the community and housing.

In the second part of the conversation, we talked about the upcoming update in autumn. This part will be published later this week as a separate article.

Gamigo plans multiple season passes simultaneously

What are the differences between the legacy server and Unchained? Marvin Lee Kwai told us in the conversation that there will be no differences between the two games.

You start at zero in Unchained. Nothing can be transferred from other servers. Even if everyone starts from scratch, we will not hold back any content. Unchained will include all areas and content from the previous ArcheAge.

The only difference between the versions lies in the business model. The new season pass is especially in focus for Unchained.

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How is the season pass structured? In ArcheAge Unchained, there will be two season passes. The first is a standard version and free. Additionally, there is a premium pass that contains further rewards. However, this costs real money.

Through both passes, you will receive a new currency that can be exchanged for cosmetic rewards and titles. Additionally, the free pass is also supposed to include reward potions that provide small advantages in the game.

However, these advantages are not supposed to be present in the premium pass.

Currently, the developers plan that multiple passes can run simultaneously. So if you complete Pass 1 after a month, you can immediately start Pass 2. If it takes two months, you will get Pass 2 later.

A pass lasts for three months. During this time, you will have daily missions such as defeating monsters or participating in PvP.

Each completed task gives XP, and the pass contains a total of 55 levels. After that, you have completed it.

How much will the premium pass cost? A premium pass for ArcheAge is supposed to cost 10 dollars.

What can we expect in the shop of ArcheAge Unchained? The shop of the Buy2Play game is also supposed to completely avoid gameplay advantages, as Mervin Lee Kwai repeatedly emphasized.

All content is supposed to be purely cosmetic, so that all players have the same chances.

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There is enough space for players’ houses

How does housing work in ArcheAge Unchained? In the Free2Play version of ArcheAge, you need a continuous subscription to claim land at all.

In Unchained, any player can build. In our comments about Unchained, players feared that there might be a lack of space and that players could secure plots and sell them at high prices to later entrants.

What do the developers think about this? Mervin Lee Kwai is not worried about this. On the one hand, there are many more building spaces compared to the release version. Also, the latest Haram update included new plots.

On the other hand, the tax certificates are not offered in the marketplace of Unchained. Maintaining multiple houses will therefore be more difficult, especially due to the required labor points.

Additionally, the hurdle of owning multiple accounts is supposed to be higher due to Buy2Play. Nevertheless, the developers are keeping an eye on the issue:

We are not naive in this regard, but we believe due to the three mentioned points that there will be enough spaces for everyone.

Legacy players remain loyal to their server

Is ArcheAge stealing its own players with two versions? Another concern of players was that the two separate servers would divide the community. After all, both are supposed to be at exactly the same state.

Mervin Lee Kwai sees this relaxed:

We have frequently introduced new servers. Players like to try them out, but most return to their home server after 2-3 months. They often invest too much time in their environment for that.

The developers view Unchained more as an opportunity for newcomers and people who reject the old subscription model. The previous target group is expected to remain with the old ArcheAge

When will Unchained be released? New information on the costs and release date of ArcheAge Unchained will be published soon.

However, the next big update for ArcheAge is planned for autumn. This applies to both the legacy servers and Unchained. What exactly will be included in the patch will be revealed later this week.

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6 legendary monsters from Gen 5 that will become really strong in Pokémon Go

Noah Struthoff 20. August 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

The 5th generation has several legendary Pokémon that will significantly change the meta of Pokémon GO. We give you an overview of 6 Pokémon.

What does this list show? After we have already introduced some non-legendary Pokémon, we now show you the legendary monsters of the 5th generation.

Explicitly, there are 6 that will become particularly strong, and that you should not miss in the 5th generation.

However, the values are not yet official. A lot can still change, so this should initially be regarded as a rough estimate.

You should remember these 6 legendary Pokémon

When could the Pokémon appear? There is no release date yet. According to some teasers for Gen 5, the first monsters could already appear this year.

Legendary Pokémon usually come in raids. It may take some time until all these legendary monsters are actually in the game.

This is important regarding the values: All these values are not officially from Niantic, but were determined by Gamepress using the formula for calculating values.

Especially with legendary Pokémon, it may be that Niantic adjusts this later since the values sometimes seem too strong.

The same applies to the attacks. They often determine whether a Pokémon is good or bad. They are, just like the values, not yet known.

Despite all these circumstances, the current values already give a hint about which legendaries can actually become strong.

1. White/Black Kyurem

Type: Dragon and Ice
Attack value: 310
Defense value: 183
HP value: 244
Maximum CP: 4596

What makes this Pokémon special? Both white and black Kyurem are each fusions of an item and normal Kyurem. Normal Kyurem is already quite strong, but the two other forms are even more powerful.

Only Deoxys has a higher attack value, but Kyurem is much more durable and could overshadow any other Pokémon with the right attacks.

However, one can actually expect a nerf, as if these forms of Kyurem come into the game, they will easily dominate the types Ice and Dragon.

2. Thundurus (Therian Form)

Type: Electric and Flying
Attack value: 295
Defense value: 161
HP value: 188
Maximum CP: 3659

What makes this Pokémon special? Thundurus can take on two forms. There is the Incarnate Form and the Therian Form. Especially the latter makes Thundurus powerful.

Its attack value of 295 is by far the highest among Electric-type Pokémon, and with the right attacks, it could become the best attacker of its type. As a Flying attacker, Thundurus is also the best. However, it also depends on the attacks.

Its disadvantage is its fragility. But here too, it can only be hit very effectively by 2 types.

3. Landorus (Therian Form)

Type: Ground and Flying
Attack value: 289
Defense value: 179
HP value: 205
Maximum CP: 3922

What makes this Pokémon special? Landorus, just like Thundurus, belongs to the trio of “Forces of Nature”. It also has 2 forms, with the Therian Form being better.

With the right Ground-type attacks, Landorus is a better attacker than Groudon and would lead the list of Ground attackers.

4. Terrakion

Type: Rock and Fighting
Attack value: 260
Defense value: 192
HP value: 209
Maximum CP: 3698

What makes this Pokémon special? Especially as a Fighting-type Pokémon, Terrakion could become interesting. With good attacks, it could replace Machamp as the top attacker.

As a Rock-type Pokémon, it could also not be bad, but with Rhydon and Tyranitar (in Gen 5 also Aerodactyl), it has strong competition.

5. Reshiram

Type: Dragon and Fire
Attack value: 275
Defense value: 211
HP value: 205
Maximum CP: 4038

What makes this Pokémon special? Reshiram could become particularly interesting as a Fire attacker. It would then be the Fire Pokémon with the highest attack value in the game, and with good attacks, it could also become the top attacker there.

As a Dragon attacker, it is also not bad, but it has a lot of competition. One should hope for good Fire attacks here.

6. Zekrom

Type: Dragon and Electric
Attack value: 275
Defense value: 211
HP value: 205
Maximum CP: 4038

What makes this Pokémon special? Zekrom has the same values as Reshiram but has Electric as its second type. If you ignore Thundurus, it could be the best Electric attacker in the game.

As a Dragon attacker, the same applies as for Reshiram. It is good, but has better competition. Here, one should hope for strong Electric attacks.

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We are looking at the new Archer class in Blade & Soul, tune in

Patrick Freese 20. August 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

On Wednesday, we will discuss the MMORPG Blade and Soul and the new Archer class during gamescom 2019. We were able to try it out.

What kind of stream is this? While gamescom 2019 is taking place in Cologne, some people from the MeinMMO team are there on site. In the livestream, we will show you highlights of games and exciting interviews with developers.

When does the stream air? On Wednesday, August 21, starting at 4:00 PM, the gamescom magazine will be airing. Blade and Soul will have a small appearance in this 1-hour slot. We will add the exact time here later.

What is it about? During the livestream, the focus will be on the new Archer class in Blade and Soul. The new Archer for the MMORPG was already introduced in a video and got fans excited about the new class.

We have now been able to try the Archer and have much to say about it. It shoots incredibly fast and is easy to learn. However, you will need a lot of skill in the endgame. Stay tuned for what you can expect from the gamescom together stream.

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What is the gamescom together? This year, we will have a booth at gamescom and put on a big live show. We warmly invite you to be part of our “gamescom together” program.

We want to celebrate gamescom 2019 together with you, all our brands, our friends, partners, and companions. Therefore, we are teaming up with Gamestar.de and Gamepro.de to create the ultimate show for gamers.

Under the hashtag #gctogether, we will keep you updated on our social media platforms. You can also actively use the hashtag to share your experiences at gamescom. You can find more information about our show program in the following post:

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You can watch the #gctogether live on site or in our livestream. We are already embedding the Twitch channel where it will be streaming:

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Fortnite: Update 10.10 brings new item Shredder – Patch notes in English

Patrick Freese 20. August 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on the 20th of August, Epic Games released the patch notes for the new Fortnite update. We will show you the changes and new content such as the Junk Rift.

What’s included in the new update 10.10: The new item “Junk Rift” is making its way into the game. With it, you can drop gigantic objects on your enemies.

Additionally, there are new unstable consumables that change constantly. The map has also changed accordingly.

Junk Rift and Unstable Consumables in Fortnite

The Junk Rift: The Junk Rift is a throwable item. When thrown, it breaks upon landing and creates a large rift in the sky. Huge objects will fall quickly from this rift to the ground.

The falling object destroys everything it hits. Vehicles and destructible objects are instantly flattened upon impact.

You can find the Junk Rift in stacks of 2. You can carry a maximum of 4. This epic item can be found in chests, on the ground, in llamas, and supply drops.

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How much damage do objects from the Junk Rift do? Upon impact, there is a shockwave that deals damage to players. A direct hit inflicts 200 damage and slightly knocks back players. The shockwave deals 100 damage.

Unstable Consumables: You can find the unstable consumables at the site of the explosion on the map. They randomly transform back into instant consumables from the past. These can turn into the following items:

Apples (restore 5 health)
Mushrooms (restore 5 shield)
Coconuts (restore 5 shield and health)
Peppers (increase your movement speed temporarily)
Bounce Pads (temporarily reduce player’s gravity)
Shadow Stone (temporarily turn you into a ghost with increased movement speed. You can also phase through buildings)

Save the World – PvE Changes

New in the shop: The Six Shooter is a rocket launcher and is now available in the Save the World shop. The weapon fires small, fast rockets. You can shoot up to 6 times before needing to reload. The weapon does not consume ammunition but has low durability.

Cloaked Star: This week, you need to help the character Cloak Star reach the radio station.

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Destiny 2 throws nothing away – Was the new gamescom trailer actually planned for 2015?

Micha Deckert 20. August 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

At the opening of gamescom 2019, Bungie delivered and revealed some details about the upcoming expansion Destiny 2 Shadowkeep. Among these was a new trailer for Season 8, the “Season of the Undying.” Destiny veterans may already recognize some scenes from the video.

What kind of trailer is this? At the opening of gamescom 2019, Bungie showcased two new trailers for the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion Shadowkeep. After the gameplay trailer, there was a cinematic clip for the upcoming Season 8, which follows the current Season of Opulence and heralds Shadowkeep.

The “Season of the Undying” will focus entirely on the Vex, even though the expansion takes place on the Moon and primarily centers around the Hive. However, Bungie revealed at the Guardian Con in July that the cybernetic Vex will invade the entire solar system during the season. To thwart these “invasions,” all Guardians will be needed.

You can see the trailer for the “Season of the Undying” here:

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The video was likely intended for Destiny 1 DLC in winter 2015

Why is the video so old? The video shows Vex seemingly resting before a massive installation. Suddenly, you see “Vex milk,” the liquid found within the bodies of the machines. The milk seeps into the metallic bodies, causing them to awaken.

However, some of these scenes are not new, as some clips were already shown in 2017. At that time, an employee from Prologue Films posted them.

The production company was involved in the cinematics for the Destiny 1 DLCs The Dark Below, House of Wolves, and the expansion The Taken King.

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According to a theory, the scenes could belong to a DLC that was planned under the name “Vex Void” for Destiny 1. An old roadmap shows that Vex Void was supposed to be released after the expansion The Taken King, which at that time was still called Comet:

The “Vex Void” expansion was actually due in December 2015 – as the 3rd DLC for Destiny 1
At that time, Bungie shifted Destiny 1 to “free updates”, and then the Sparrow Racing was released

What do the players say? The trailer for the “Season of the Undying” is very well received in the community. The graphics are particularly praised.

One player mentioned that the trailer explained more about the Vex and the Black Garden, which will play a role in Shadowkeep, than the campaigns of Destiny 1 and the Destiny 2 DLC Curse of Osiris combined.

Other players see the reuse of old Vex footage as less recycling and more that Bungie has been honing a Vex story for over two years.

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Rockstar title “Bonaire” is not even announced, but already banned

Micha Deckert 20. August 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

A new entry on the Australian classification website has caught the attention of Rockstar fans: A title called “Bonaire” has been refused classification. More than just the name is currently known. However, it fuels theories that it could be a DLC for Red Dead Redemption 2.

What title is it? A new entry has recently appeared on the Australian classification website, where ratings, i.e., age classifications for media, are indicated. This apparently concerns a new title from Rockstar.

The title “Bonaire,” categorized as a video game, was classified by the authority on July 19, 2019. However, a release has not been achieved: Bonaire received the stamp “refused classification.” Classification was denied, and the title is thus considered banned in Australia.

What is Bonaire? The entry does not clarify what the title is exactly about. The name alone fuels exciting theories.

Bonaire is an island off the coast of Venezuela in the southern Caribbean. The Caribbean played a significant role in Red Dead Redemption 2: In Chapter 5 of the campaign, some members of the outlaw gang wash up on the fictional tropical island of Guarma.

Players visit Guarma again in RDR2 with a crazy canoe ride.

The website Kotaku speculates that “Bonaire” could be a new area for the single-player or for the multiplayer part of Red Dead Online.

However, the title might have nothing to do with the cowboy adventure and could be a completely new game or a sequel to other game franchises for which Rockstar is known. Such as for GTA 6, about which there have been many rumors lately.

Why was it banned? The classification website did not state why the title was refused classification. However, Australia is known for its stringent ratings.

Bonaire is only the second game from Rockstar that has been denied classification in Australia from the outset. Previously, the classification of Manhunt from 2003 was excluded.

GTA San Andreas had its classification revoked in Australia after the scandal surrounding Hot Coffee. Hot Coffee is an usually inaccessible sex mini-game in San Andreas, which players could access through a mod.

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Marvel’s Avengers shows 19 minutes of gameplay – Demo of the entire 1st mission

Micha Deckert 20. August 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

There is new footage of the upcoming action-adventure Marvel’s Avengers. For the ongoing gamescom, 19 minutes of gameplay from the first mission “A-Day” has been released. All Avengers are showcased along with their various fighting styles.

What is being shown? Square Enix and the developers of Crystal Dynamics have released a new video for Marvel’s Avengers. In this action-adventure, players embody the superheroes Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hulk, and Iron Man and can take down villains solo or in co-op with up to four players.

Just in time for gamescom, there is now nearly 19 minutes of gameplay from the prologue mission. A demo of the mission can also be played on site at the fair.

What can be seen in the video? The clip showcases the gameplay of the first mission. The “A-Day”, the Avengers Day, is celebrated with a large ceremony. However, rogues are causing trouble and seize a heli-carrier.

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Scenes from the mission were already seen in the first official trailer for the game.

In the mission, the individual Avengers gradually take center stage. The order appears to be dictated by the game. One hero after another gets to shine and display the differences in combat. From time to time, the Avengers also fight together or engage in humorous banter over the radio, as is typical from the movies.

How is the gameplay received? Opinions on the shown scenes are divided. While some players praise the gameplay, others are more skeptical.

Many fans are pleased that the graphics have been improved and the heroes now look more lifelike. The fights look fun, and each character seems to have a purpose. It appears that each of the heroes fulfills a specific, important role.

Other players are less enthusiastic. The gameplay seems very slow or not exciting. Furthermore, it is said that the sound effects lack “oomph” or that the combat and the sounds do not match well.

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Check out delicious FIFA 20 gameplay fresh from gamescom

Tom Rothstein 20. August 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

First official gameplay material from FIFA 20 is online from gamescom 2019. This shows several matches and the Volta mode.

Where does the gameplay come from? At gamescom 2019, attendees can try out FIFA 20 this week. Already today, on August 20th, the first influencers are streaming matches from the upcoming football simulation live from the fair.

Among them is the big FIFA YouTuber DjMaRiiO, who has over 5.5 million subscribers and has already posted his first FIFA 20 gameplay from gamescom on YouTube.

Warning: Heavy spoilers ahead!

The video is over an hour long, we embed it here and summarize the highlights:

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What you see in the FIFA 20 gameplay video

In the first minutes, DjMaRiiO only navigates through the menu of this demo version. In addition to the settings and several information screens, you can choose

the Volta mode
the kickoff mode
Tournaments (like women’s tournaments)
Skill games
the Champions League
and the career mode

to select.

First, you see a kickoff match in classic style in the video. The game starts at minute 8:52. It is a match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. After a few minutes, where you can admire the new stadium atmosphere, player faces, and some game moves, he leaves the match and switches to Volta.

Volta in the video: At minute 15:08, you get a glimpse into the story mode of Volta. Volta is the big innovation in FIFA 20, where you play on small fields. Street football returns to FIFA with Volta.

The video shows a cutscene where the player avatar enters an abandoned warehouse where kicking takes place.

A short clip of this cutscene has already been revealed by EA Sports – along with numerous other details about the story mode in Volta.

If you don’t want to spoil the cutscene, you can jump directly to minute 17:15, where Volta gameplay is shown. A 5v5 (including goalkeeper) is played.

From minute 24:27, you can look at some customization options you have for your character in Volta. Because this can be freely customized – from gender to size to clothing.

From minute 42:00, a Volta match between PSG and Manchester City can be seen.

A “King of the Hill” match will also be played at minute 48:50. This is a new mode in the kickoff house rules, where you have to capture zones. We present this zone control mode in FIFA 20 here.

And from minute 1:00:50, another round of Mystery Ball is played. In Mystery Ball, the player in possession of the ball gets various boosts, for example, for shooting. This boost is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. When the ball is out of play, the boost switches.

At the end of the video, we take a brief look at the career mode of FIFA 20, but unfortunately, it doesn’t go further than the manager selection.

During gamescom week, we expect more footage of FIFA 20.

Update: More Volta gameplay can be found here:

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Insane – This WoW player now has over 40 warriors at level 120

Cortyn 20. August 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

A player of World of Warcraft apparently loves warriors. So much so that he now has more than three dozen at max level.

When most players in World of Warcraft feel bored and start a new character, it usually belongs to a different class than the main character. Only in the rarest cases will someone create a second rogue, a second paladin, or a second priest.

Not so for DesMephisto, who feels a special bond with one class: the warrior.

What has he done? On Reddit, DesMephisto revealed that he has now achieved the nearly incredible feat of having brought a proud 41 warrior characters in World of Warcraft to max level – that is, 120.

His goal is to have a max-level warrior from each race and then both genders. As it stands, he is only missing one warrior to complete his collection of 42 warriors.

This holds true at least until Blizzard implements new playable races or allied races.

If you also want to level up really quickly, our level guide might help you.

Why is he doing this? According to his own statement, DesMephisto suffers from autism and finds relaxation and peace in the “meditative playstyle” of the warrior. It helps him process the day. Additionally, he simply enjoys warriors, as he likes plate armor and the associated weapons that a warrior can use.

He also chose the warrior because it is the only class that can be played by all races. All other classes have restrictions in race selection.

Anyone who wants to see all 41 of his warriors can do so in this Imgur gallery.

What do you think of this achievement? Cool and amazing if someone can stay engaged for so long and enjoys it? Or is this a clear case of wasted life?

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gamescom 2019: The most important exhibitors in overview – How to find the best games

Noah Struthoff 20. August 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

The gamescom 2019 has started and you can try out several games and attend presentations. A video now shows all locations of the most interesting game booths on the grounds.

What is there at the gamescom 2019? The offer of the gamescom 2019 is huge and one can quickly lose track. Games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Cyberpunk 2077, or Borderlands 3 are being presented. But where exactly can you find the booths for those?

All important booths at gamescom 2019 at a glance

This video helps you: The video from mygamescom shows you all important booths, so you know exactly where you need to go:

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It also shows which games can actually be played and which developers are only showing presentations. So if you’re really just going to the gamescom 2019 for gaming, you can skip some developers.

On gamescom now, the official video hub of the gamescom 2019, you will find an extensive range of live content, the latest game trailers, and show highlights from this year’s gamescom in Cologne. Be present at the world’s largest gaming fair.

Which games are presented? The video shows the booths of well-known games. You won’t find small games here. It’s about games like:

Cyberpunk 2077
Borderlands 3
Monster Hunter: World
Marvel’s Avengers
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint
FIFA 20
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

How long does the gamescom 2019 last? You can visit the fair all week. The gamescom 2019 runs until August 24th. However, you need a ticket to attend the fair.

GameStar, GamePro, and Mein-MMO.de are media partners of the gamescom and members of the game association via Webedia Gaming. We editorially manage the offerings of gamescom now and provide exclusive videos as well as live content from our booth #gctogether in hall 10.1.

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Everything you need to know about the release of Remnant: From The Ashes

Andreas Bertits 20. August 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

The coop shooter Remnant: From the Ashes is here and is currently well received. We will tell you what you need to know about the start of the action game.

What is Remnant: From the Ashes about? In the coop shooter, you are exploring a post-apocalyptic world with up to two players to eliminate the dark seed.

As a trio, you explore the world and fight the monsters
Each player receives their own randomly generated world, where they can invite players
But you can also jump into other players’ worlds and help them
When you start a new world, Remnant plays differently
You collect many resources to craft better weapons and equipment from them
Upgrade your character through traits
The fights remind a bit of Dark Souls, as each type of monster has weaknesses that you need to discover. This makes especially the boss fights tactical
Remnant also aims to tell an exciting story through cutscenes and dialogues. The atmosphere is somewhat reminiscent of Hellgate: London
PvP plays no role

If you want to learn more about the game, read our impressions report.

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Remnant – Download, Price, Start – When is it coming?

For which platforms is the game available? Remnant: From the Ashes is available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

When does the coop shooter start? The release is today, August 20. The game is already available on Steam and you can join in right away.

You can now download the PS4 version and the version for Xbox One directly from their respective stores.

How much does Remnant cost? You can get the action game for 39.99 euros.

Are Xbox Live Gold and a PSN membership required? Yes, since you play online, you need these memberships.

How much storage space does the game require? You will need to free up some space for Remnant on your hard drive.

You need about 31 GB on PC
On PS4, the file size is 31.35 GB
The Xbox One version is slightly larger at 37.37 GB

How powerful does your PC need to be for Remnant?

What are the system requirements on PC? To play Remnant well, a not too expensive high-end PC is not needed.

Minimum system requirements:

Operating System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core i3-7350K (4.20 GHz) or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 470
DirectX: Version 11

Recommended system requirements:

Operating System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 (3.70 GHz) or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
DirectX: Version 11

Apparently a surprise hit

How is the game received? Currently, the ratings are quite good. Currently, the rating on Steam is 94 percent.

What is planned for the future? The developers want to expand the game with DLCs. These are supposed to offer new worlds with many challenges. In addition, the team plans to introduce skins.

While new worlds are supposed to be paid, skins will be offered for free. At least that is the current plan.

Who is Remnant: From the Ashes suitable for? The game is likely to be of interest to those who want to play a post-apocalyptic shooter cooperatively in a trio and want to experience fast yet tactical battles with an exciting story.

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Play the new online shooter The Cycle from Germany – free

Andreas Bertits 20. August 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

The German development studio Yager is working with The Cycle on an online shooter that mixes PvP with PvE. And you can check out the action game for free right now.

What is The Cycle? The developers describe the game as a “competitive quest shooter.” This means that while you fight against other players in PvP, you also have to face NPC enemies.

You take on the role of a treasure hunter who mines valuable resources on the planet Fortuna III
You accept missions from factions
As other treasure hunters roam Fortuna III, battles ensue
However, the environment also poses a threat, and you must confront the planet’s aliens
Temporary alliances are necessary to survive
But you shouldn’t really trust anyone, as in the end, everyone fights for themselves to gather the most resources
Your weapons can be upgraded over time, and you gain new abilities
Now and then, a deadly storm sweeps across the landscape. You must try to reach the evacuation ship in time, as the storm will kill you otherwise. This can be seen as a battle royale element.
20 players are involved per match

Fair PvP but no “true” Battle Royale

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So why should PvP be fair despite being open? To prevent The Cycle from becoming a game where everyone fights everyone, the developers have implemented some “safeguards.”

You do not receive rewards for killing another player
The matchmaking ensures that peaceful players stay among themselves
Those who constantly attack other players will have a bounty placed on them
There is no leaderboard for PvP kills

This is why the game is important for the studio: At gamescom, it was stated that the German studio Yager (Dreadnought) is taking a big risk with The Cycle, as it is the developer’s first own and self-published game. Therefore, success is very important.

This is why it is not a Battle Royale: We mentioned that The Cycle has battle royale elements, but the developers explain that it is not a real battle royale title.

There are NPC enemies
Your character improves
Cooperating is encouraged
You are exploring a large, open world
You complete missions and collect resources
There are vehicles
You can also try to achieve your goal solo
It is possible to avoid enemies

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You can already join in

When does it start? You can already play The Cycle. Yager has launched the early access phase directly at gamescom.

How do you play? You simply download the game for free via the Epic Games Store and get started.

How is the game funded? It is a free-to-play shooter. The developers plan to introduce paid cosmetic items. You can already purchase bundles with skins and in-game currency.

How is The Cycle received? The initial reactions speak of a good and fast shooter that can be played even during short breaks.

However, the game explains too little. You have to figure a lot out for yourself, such as how crafting works. Some find it confusing that you don’t even know which resources you pick up. Only at the end of the round do you receive a list of the things you collected.

Nevertheless, players see potential, as The Cycle uses elements of battle royale but does not play like one, rather presenting something unique. However, some optimizations are still needed.

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Is this a Void Gjallarhorn? Here are 4 new Exotics in Destiny 2 Shadowkeep

Tom Rothstein 20. August 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

In Destiny 2, new Exotics have been revealed. Among them is a rocket launcher reminiscent of a “Void Gjallarhorn.”

Where were the Exotics discovered? Bungie provided juicy information about Shadowkeep at the gamescom kick-off 2019, where crafty Guardians spotted new Exotics in the showcased footage.

Both in a gameplay trailer for Destiny 2 Shadowkeep and during a presentation of Finishing Moves , exotic weapons and armor pieces were hidden.

Void Rocket Launcher reminiscent of Gjallarhorn

This is the rocket launcher: In the gameplay trailer, this rocket launcher can be seen, which is almost certainly exotic given its design and perks:

The special thing about this rocket launcher is that it fires a Void rocket that splits into multiple Void tracking rockets upon impact. These projectiles are somewhat reminiscent of the Nova Bomb of Warlocks or the projectiles of Screebs:

What the tracking rockets also remind one of: The Gjallarhorn from Destiny 1. It was once an overpowered exotic rocket launcher that also released tracking cluster rockets upon impact – the so-called pack missiles.

Therefore, some Guardians are already talking about a “Void Gjallarhorn,” as for example the YouTuber xHOUNDISHx. Although this exotic doesn’t resemble the Gjallarhorn much in external design, its functionality appears similar.

More Exotics in Shadowkeep

Monte Carlo: The Monte Carlo was an exotic auto rifle in Destiny 1. In the new footage, it was directly spotted twice:

Here you see the Monte Carlo as an icon in the primary weapon inventory:

This image also shows the icon of a new exotic Hunter helmet.

This is the Hunter Exotic: This helmet is called “Assassin’s Cowl” and is prominently displayed in the following screenshot:

The exotic perk grants you invisibility and restores some health and shield when you defeat a Guardian with a melee attack or take down an enemy with a Finishing Move.

New Titan Exotic: For the Titan, an exotic leg armor called “Phoenix Cradle” has been revealed:

The exotic perk is not fully readable in this screenshot. However, the Exotic has to do with a longer-lasting Sun Warrior bonus and sunspots. Allies also benefit when they run through the spots – it is an Exotic for Solar Titans.

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New Titan Exotic: For the Titan, an exotic leg armor called “Phoenix Cradle” has been revealed:

The exotic perk is not fully readable in this screenshot. However, the Exotic has to do with a longer-lasting Sun Warrior bonus and sunspots. Allies also benefit when they run through the spots – it is an Exotic for Solar Titans.

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The Opening Night of gamescom 2019: Peeing and Combine Harvester

Schuhmann 20. August 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

The opening night of gamescom 2019 was an event lasting about two hours, where everyone patted each other on the back. What remains in our author Schuhmann’s memory is the urination, a combine harvester, and Destiny 2 trying to tell everyone: Hey, not everything is recycled.

I’ve only heard legends about Geoff Keighley, the host of the opening night of gamescom. He was involved in a “scandal” in 2012, or whatever you want to call it when it’s not about coke and bribes, but about Doritos and Mountain Dew.

The topic back then was: How intertwined journalists and gaming companies are. It was a big deal in 2012. At that time, gaming journalist Keighley had posed for a photo showing him with a Halo 4 poster between Mountain Dew and Doritos.

An accusatory article appeared on an English site, stating that journalists should maintain distance from the subject of their reporting. Back then it was a scandal – today it apparently doesn’t interest anyone anymore.

Death Stranding the highlight of the evening

There was a big applause as the audience realized that the host Keighley had become a character in Death Stranding.

Overall, Death Stranding was the performance of the opening night of gamescom that remained most in memory.

The trailer began with the character, based on Norman Reedus (Daryl from The Walking Dead), first urinating while the counter ticked down how full his bladder was. This earned applause.

Reedus urination — Important info: How full is the bladder?

In that moment I wondered if this was an ironic comment on exaggerated realism in survival MMOs, but the Twitch chat was already chanting “Game of the Year” – so it must be genius.

The next day, the headline of international gaming press was: You can urinate in Death Stranding, but you never see Norman Reedus’s penis.

While they were usually in a hurry at gamescom, Death Stranding and Kojima were given several minutes on stage. As an audience member, a feeling slowly developed that we were really learning something about the game – although the cult of personality around Kojima was irritating.

Rarely has a developer been idolized by the host as much as Kojima was by Keighley that night. There was even a montage of previous events where Keighley couldn’t stop praising and hugging the “industry icon”.

Death Stranding Baby — After the Death Stranding appearance, there was a feeling; one must learn more about this game.

Destiny 2 assures: Not everything is recycled

The actual event was a bombardment of trailers – without much connection or disturbing information.

Every 3 minutes you could shove in trailer after trailer – occasionally developers were invited on stage, who then tried to use their few seconds in the spotlight to convey to players: “Our game is already cool and something special.”

Gamaescom Bungie — Short appearance at gamescom. Clear message: Not everything is recycled!

Especially the poor duo from Bungie tried hard to get their message across: “Hey, yes, it’s again the moon, but not everything is recycled, believe us.”

Ironic that players already knew the Destiny 2 trailer that came afterwards. Apparently, it had been lying unused at Bungie for years and was reused now.

The most German game of the evening

The chance to leave a lasting impression was taken by the German developers of Iron Harvest, which looked like the most German game of the evening: black-and-white images, mechs in a World War scenario, it was great.

However, it became even more German when at the end of the opening night the “Farming Simulator” made its appearance at gamescom 2019.

Keighley apparently couldn’t believe that we here in Germany treat the simulation of agricultural work as eSports. I find it hard to believe too – how must it affect the poor Canadian?

Overall, the opening night of gamescom was probably what it was supposed to be: a showcase for many games, all of which had only short appearances – but it made you look forward to more in the coming days.

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Join us live as we introduce the new MMO survival shooter Synced today

Patrick Freese 20. August 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

During the gamescom 2019, we will discuss a new shooter today, on Tuesday, in the stream: Synced: Off Planet. The sci-fi shooter combines survival, crafting, and base-building.

What kind of stream is this? The gamescom 2019 has finally started. On Monday evening, the big Opening Night kicked off, and today we continue in our livestream. For shooter fans, there will be more to learn about Synced today.

When is the stream? Today, on Tuesday, August 20, at 14:45, the program slot for Synced: Off Planet begins.

What can you see in the stream? We were able to play the shooter in advance and will share our experiences during the livestream.

Synced: Off Planet is a AAA online shooter from Tencent. It is set in a sci-fi universe. You will fight with up to 50 players in a PvPvE environment. You will compete against other real opponents and must contend with the computer-controlled nano-swarms overwhelming the planet.

The shooter combines three core elements:

Gathering survivors to strengthen the group
Crafting equipment and preparing the group
Escorting as many survivors as possible

You can find the first trailer for Synced: Off Planet here:

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Shooter fans who are intrigued by a sci-fi setting should definitely tune in.

Watch the gamescom together live here

What is the gamescom together? This year, we are represented at gamescom itself with a booth and are organizing a big live show. We warmly invite you to be part of our “gamescom together” program.

We want to celebrate gamescom with you, all our brands, friends, partners, and companions. Therefore, we are joining forces with GameStar.de and GamePro.de to create the ultimate show for gamers.

Under the hashtag #gctogether, we will keep you updated on our social media platforms. You can also use the hashtag actively to share your experiences at gamescom. More information about our show program can be found in the following post:

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How Borderlands 3 ensures you keep playing in the endgame

Cortyn 20. August 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

The Gamescom showcased new content from the endgame of Borderlands 3. There are familiar modes, but also a few innovations.

The Gamescom has started, and with it, a lot of new information about the big games of the coming months is flowing out. Leading the way is of course Borderlands 3, whose developers present plenty of new features and now talk more specifically about the endgame. In particular, two game modes were discussed: The Circle of Slaughter and the Trial Grounds.

What is the Circle of Slaughter? The Circle of Slaughter is likely familiar to fans of the series. These are various arena modes organized by the weapon manufacturer Torgue. In various arenas, players must defeat opponents in a total of 5 rounds, each consisting of several waves. Those who go down cannot be revived, and only those who survive all 5 rounds continuously will earn a reward at the end. If you want to impress the audience, you meet additional goals, such as melee kills, headshots, or kills via explosions. Torgue certainly appreciates that.

What is the Trial Grounds? At launch, there are 6 different Trial Grounds that players must first discover. Here, the “Overseer”, who belongs to the alien race of the Eridians, assigns players a task. Within a time limit, they must cleanse three areas of enemies for “testing for their master.” If successful, there is a large chest of loot at the end.

However, the quality of the loot can be drastically improved if certain bonus objectives are met. For instance, if you never go down in the Trial Grounds, have a large amount of time left, or take down a particularly tough opponent, you enhance your reward at the end of the round.

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Both the Circle of Slaughter and the Trial Grounds place a strong emphasis on “Replayability,” meaning the ability to play these contents repeatedly. Whether they will be engaging enough for players to want to tackle them multiple times remains to be seen.

Is there more to come? In addition to these modes, there are expected to be more endgame contents, which will be discussed in more detail in the coming weeks. There is definitely something like a “Guardian System” which has been referred to as “Badass Ranks 2.0.”

The Badass Ranks were a system in Borderlands 2 where players could complete achievements to earn points. These points could then be distributed to permanent character bonuses that applied to all characters across an account. Raids against particularly nasty monsters are also expected. However, there has been no new information about those.

What do you think of the current plans for the endgame of Borderlands 3 and what you have seen so far? Is that enough for you, or do you need more to buy the game?

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New gamescom trailer for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne shows powerful water monster

Noah Struthoff 20. August 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

A new trailer for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne has appeared. It shows the battle with many monsters and a teaser for a powerful water creature.

This is the new trailer: This trailer is already the second clip related to gamescom 2019 for the DLC Iceborne. Previously, Velkhana was detailed and now we see clips featuring various monsters.

Additionally, there is another insight into the story of Iceborne. It is speculated what secrets the new game world holds.

Check out the trailer for Iceborne here

The clip lasts a full 4 minutes and showcases several monsters that await you in the DLC:

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This is what the trailer shows: The clip poses numerous riddles. It seems to revolve around songs related to Velkhana. It should be one of the things you will discover in Iceborne.

Besides the story, there will also be a lot of action. The trailer shows various gameplay snippets of battles with Velkhana, but also with other monsters.

There was a teaser: At the very end of the trailer, there is also a small teaser. A huge monster is shown, which apparently emerges from the water. So, there will likely be some creatures lurking for you in the water as well.

On Reddit , the user “wulf_gang” reports that the monster is Namielle. It is an Elder Dragon. However, it remains to be seen whether it actually is Namielle.

When is Iceborne coming out? The DLC for Monster Hunter World will be released for PS4 and Xbox One on September 6. A release for PC is planned for early 2020.

By the way, we were allowed to test Iceborne:

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