Why players are now so hot on No Man’s Sky – Are you also looking forward to NMS 2.0?

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 6 minutes

The space game No Man’s Sky is currently all the rage. The hype feels as big as it was at release, thanks to many upcoming contents. But why? We show what the upcoming mammoth update Beyond contains and what makes Beyond and “No Man’s Sky 2.0” so special for many.

Why the current hype? There was a huge hype around No Man’s Sky at its release in August 2016. But the game did not meet the high expectations of players and was for many the disappointment of the year.

But the developers at Hello Games continued to work on the project despite massive criticism and numerous difficulties, expanding it piece by piece. In their major updates, the developers oriented themselves towards their own visions and the wishes of the fans.

Now, No Man’s Sky is receiving the next big update Beyond on August 14 – the largest for the game to date. Recently, the developers of Hello Games introduced Beyond with its own trailer. This update is free for all owners of No Man’s Sky.

Since then, a new hype has erupted around the title. The space sim is getting numerous exciting new features, with something for everyone, many of which have been eagerly awaited for a long time. Additionally, numerous fans joke that there is so much new content that one didn’t even know they wanted it until its recent presentation.

You can watch the trailer here:

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Who is the update interesting for? What many are celebrating about the update: It really has something for almost everyone who is interested in the game:

  • Newcomers are offered an attractive and extensive overall package that embodies what many expected at the launch of No Man’s Sky
  • Returning players will be lured in with completely new experiences like VR and the expanded online multiplayer
  • Established veterans can look forward to numerous desired features and innovations that should transport them into the world of No Man’s Sky for many more hours

What’s in No Man’s Sky Beyond

The update is very extensive and is essentially built on three pillars:

  • Online features
  • Virtual Reality (VR)
  • and No Man’s Sky 2.0

The developers refer to NMS 2.0 as the overall package of improvements and new features that will come into the game with Beyond.

Below, we show you some highlights that you can expect in Beyond and that are responsible for the current hype around No Man’s Sky. Many are particularly looking forward to these.

More online and more together

Expanded online features: With Beyond, the multiplayer will be significantly expanded and offer numerous new features that aim to highlight the online component more. Because playing together with friends is much more fun, as the developers say.

The Nexus
  • 16 – 32 players, depending on the platform. Filled with friends or random players.
  • New social space – The Nexus. This exists outside of time and space, can be summoned in any system you are currently in, and can be entered seamlessly without loading times. It works similarly to the Tower in Destiny. You can move freely there, showcase your ships, suits, and constructions
  • In the Nexus, there are new shops, missions, and story elements. It is operated by Polo and Nada
  • In the Nexus, you can take on multiplayer missions, grant everyone in the Nexus access to your base, and team up with strike teams to seamlessly venture into the same system for joint adventures
  • Featured Bases: This is where the developers will showcase particularly cool constructions from the community. Every player can then visit this base for a limited time and see for themselves
  • Community missions: If you participate, you will automatically be warped to a specific planet in a specific system and mixed with other online players. If you master these quests, you earn special in-game currency that you can then spend in a corresponding shop for new rewards. This will not be available directly at the launch of Beyond
  • Some planets will also be transformed into social spaces where players can freely have fun together

VR takes No Man’s Sky to a new level

Full VR experience: The VR experience has been praised to the skies by everyone who has already had a chance to experience it. This would take No Man’s Sky to a completely new level, according to numerous pages and magazines. Here is what we currently know about VR in NMS:

  • Everything you can do in the normal game can also be done in VR. You can easily play with players without VR (only virtual fist-bumps won’t work)
  • You can continue with your normal save in VR
  • VR supports all major available headsets and their input methods – including PSVR for PS4
  • PS4 players are not forced to use the Move controllers, they can also use the regular DualShock 4 controller
  • Teleportation options and direct movements are available
  • Controls work somewhat fundamentally differently than in the regular gameplay experience. For example, the analysis visor is activated when you tap the headset twice. Menus are operated through a holo-pad on the glove. You can reach up to close the cockpit canopy of your ship. If you prefer to smash carbon out of an alien plant, you can do that too
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What is No Man’s Sky 2.0?

No Man’s Sky 2.0: The list of features in this pillar is enormous and roughly twice as long as the previously largest update Next. NMS 2.0 runs through almost all areas of the game. Thus, there is something for almost every player and playstyle – even if you are not into online play and the VR experience. This has also been very highlighted and praised by many fans.

  • The list of changes and new features for Next contained nearly 250 points. Beyond will contain about twice as many.
  • Strong focus on optimizations
  • Requests and feedback from fans served as the basis for most changes and innovations
  • There will be a new galaxy map, among other things
  • New alien races
  • New languages
  • NPCs finally move – in stations and on planets
  • You can sit on chairs (which is celebrated a lot)
  • Expanded base building for larger complex constructions with industrial elements (solar panels, mining equipment), electricity conduits, teleporters, physics-altering systems, and logic elements that allow the building of own mechanics
Soon you will be able to ride crabs and even milk them
  • Creatures can be tamed, ridden, or even milked
  • Planets will be revamped; they should no longer just be large boring biomes.
  • Menus and various other elements of the user interface have been revised
  • Cooking and recipes are coming to the game
  • The sizes of many objects (like ships or plants) have been revised for VR, but also for the normal game.

Sean Murray, the head of Hello Games, goes into detail about many of the new features in this video:

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What is No Man’s Sky anyway? No Man’s Sky is a space exploration and survival game that you can experience alone or online with other players.

In a gigantic, procedurally generated open world consisting of 18 trillion planets, the game puts you in the role of a spaceship pilot and space explorer. You wake up on a random planet, have to repair your ship, and then either travel to the center of the galaxy (the main goal of the game, which is actually completely secondary) or go on an exploration tour in the infinite vastness of space.

There you can fight, discover, build bases, interact with other players, and more.

Survey: Are you also excited for No Man’s Sky Beyond?

On reddit and other forums or discussion platforms, many fans are currently excited for Beyond and are already counting the hours until release. In this context, we want to know if you are also excited about the new update. Will you check out the game for the first time? Will you return? Or are you looking forward to the new features as a veteran with a lot of playtime?

Take part in our survey and let us know there and in the comments. Keep in mind, you have only one vote. Thank you for your time and patience.

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Check out gameplay of 50 new weapons from Borderlands 3 - some are really crazy

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Borderlands 3 reveals more and more details about the game. Here are over 50 weapons visible in the video – some with interesting effects.

In a few weeks it will finally be time, then fans can finally get their hands on Borderlands 3. But until then, developers and publishers are heating up the hype and keep showing small gameplay snippets. Over IGN, short clips have been released in recent days that show individual guns in action.

What can be seen? The YouTuber Hayder Hype has taken the individual clips from IGN and compiled them. He has also sorted them by the respective weapon manufacturers, making it easier to compare weapons and bringing the specifics of each manufacturer into focus.

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What’s the deal with the weapon manufacturers? The weapon manufacturers are a big topic in the world of Borderlands. They are not only important elements of the story, but also provide very specific bonuses to their weapons. While Hyperion produces weapons that become more accurate with sustained fire, Maliwan, for example, produces guns with special elemental effects. We have introduced you to all weapon manufacturers and their bonuses in this article.

How do you like the shown weapons from Borderlands 3? Do you already have a favorite among the weapon manufacturers?

So bleibt Ihr bei Borderlands 3 auf dem Laufenden: Wenn Ihr keine News über den neuen Shooter von Gearbox verpassen wollt, folgt doch unserer speziellen Facebook-Seite mit 100% News zu Borderlands 3.

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Fortnite: The next map change in Season 10 is coming – New rift discovered

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In Season 10 of Fortnite: Battle Royale, something big will soon change on the map again. This time, the machines for the Rift have appeared at Mega Mall. Is this place soon to be history?

What happened? Anyone who visited the location Mega Mall in Fortnite recently probably noticed the strange machines suddenly standing around there.

And anyone who has looked more closely at Season 10 knows that exactly such a machinery (a Rift anchor) last stood in Tilted Towers before the whole place was sent back in time and turned into a Wild West town.

Big changes are coming to Mega Mall

What happens next? YouTuber Ali-A, who discovered the anchor and posted it on Twitter, suspects that the days of Mega Mall are now numbered. He saw this coming and suspects that Season 10 is slowly bringing back the futuristic new areas from Season 9 through the Rift anchors.

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However, fans are divided on what will happen in Mega Mall. Here are some of the speculations from Reddit and Twitter:

  • Some speculate that Mega Mall will become Retail Row again, the place that was destroyed by the volcano in Season 8 and revived as the futuristic shopping center Mega Mall in Season 9.
  • Others think that Mega Mall will be brought into the future, to a time when it exists as a ruined, empty shell of its current form.
  • Maybe Mega Mall will even become a sort of western shopping street again.

Additionally, many players agree that Mega Mall will have a special rule:

  • Some fear that there will be a building ban here as well, as was the case at Tilted last time.
  • Others speculate a zero-gravity zone where you’ll make enormous jumps.
  • Others think that there might not be any jumps in the new zone and that you have to stay firmly on the ground.
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When will the changes arrive? It is also unclear when it will happen. However, it is suspected that it will be in the next update. This usually happens on Tuesday or Wednesday, but at the latest on Thursday, when the new mission challenges are planned.

Will players have to resort to drastic measures again in the event of a new building ban?

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Weird Mech Glitch Guarantees Victory in Fortnite – Here’s What Epic Says

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Fortnite: Battle Royale has another reason to hate the new mech. Because with a bizarre glitch, it may be that you automatically win the game without lifting a finger.

What is the glitch? In Fortnite, the new mech is a major nuisance for many players. The stomping battle machines are extremely powerful and difficult to counter. But there is another reason to be mad at them: A glitch enables an exploit that guarantees you win the game.

A YouTuber has explained exactly how it works on his channel. We don’t want to explain an obvious exploit here, as this is clearly not desired and could rightfully lead to a ban. After all, you are ruining the fun for everyone else.

However, when the glitch is properly exploited in duo mode, two players can use a mech and a grenade to self-destruct and somehow convince the game that they are still a living mech with 1,000 hit points.

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This then allows you to survive as a bodiless but still present player until the last opponent miserably burns up in the storm. A cowardly and mean way to win that works like a charm if you exploit the complicated glitch.

What happens, however, if 2 teams use this exploit is not known.

Does the glitch finally lead to the mech being removed?

This is how players are reacting: The video about the glitch has already been viewed almost 29,000 times (as of August 10, 2019). While some are excited about the “trick” for an easy victory, others humorously hope that the mech will finally be removed from the game as a measure against this glitch:

  • “Thanks for doing God’s work here, now hopefully they’ll finally remove the mechs!”
  • “Thanks for getting rid of the mech for us!”
  • “Hopefully Epic will finally remove the mech from the game because of the glitch!”

What is being done against the glitch? So far, Epic has not reacted to the glitch and exploit. Since the problem seems to be inherently related to the mech, it could possibly lead to a (temporary) removal of the vehicle from the game.

This is Epic’s response

Update 12.8. 16:33: Sean “MrPopo” Hamilton from Epic has now commented on the glitch (via reddit).

It is stated that Epic can confirm this problem will be fixed with the V10.10 update.

There is no exact date for the update yet, but possible release dates for the patch and thus the fix could be Tuesday, 13.8., or Wednesday, 14.8.

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Beta testers say about the Asia MMORPG Astellia: “It will not be Bless 2.0”

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On August 5th, the second Closed Beta for the MMORPG Astellia ended. After this test, many shared their experiences in forums and on Reddit. The conclusion is predominantly positive.

How did the second beta test go? The second beta ran from July 30th to August 8th. For this, the developers of Astellia adjusted some content, which was criticized in the first test.

There was an attempt to reduce the downtime between battles, and the world PvP was given a bit more focus. Players are generally satisfied with the changes, although there are some concerns about the number of players.

Too few testers for the world PvP

What do the players think about Avalon? In the large world PvP, the three factions Ceres, Physe, and Eos compete against each other. For one week, players can join a group, fight for it, and earn rewards.

In the second Closed Beta, this area, which is very similar to the world versus world from Guild Wars 2, was supposed to be tested. However, many players simply couldn’t find opponents, as they reported on Reddit:

  • Groqstrong: I jumped into the area of Avalon, but it was like a ghost town. Where are the PvP zones?
  • Idunaz: I used the “Instant Level 50” boost and wandered around Avalon. During that time, I encountered 4-5 opponents in an hour.

Players are concerned about player numbers: User CieI is pessimistic regarding the PvP area. He describes that there were already problems with Avalon in Korea because the Open World PvE simply offers more rewards.

The Reddit user PizzaForever98 goes even further. He fears that Astellia will generally struggle with low player numbers in the West because there has been hardly any media attention for the Asian MMORPG.

The female assassins, which will be available at launch.

There will be no Bless 2.0!

What do players think about Astellia? PizzaForever98 does have concerns about player numbers but finds the MMORPG very good:

The game is really fun, but there are still thousands of beta keys unused and you hardly see players in-game. The game lacks a bit of PR.

Many users call it Bless 2.0, but it has nothing in common with Bless, except for the engine. The developers urgently need to create awareness, or the game will die quickly.

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Other players also draw positive conclusions from the beta, even if some concerns are expressed:

  • explodedteabag: I enjoy it. I love the design of the Astels and that you can deploy and put them away as you like.
  • Groqstrong: The graphics of the Astels is the only issue I have with the MMORPG. [..] I understand that Astellia doesn’t bring much new, but it also doesn’t advertise itself as a game changer. The game may not be for everyone, but I like it.
  • DemonicToys666: The game is really fun and it reminds me a lot of Aion. I would love to play it at launch, but I don’t want to invest money because it will probably fail.

What criticism is there? Not all voices on Reddit are positive. Some criticize Astellia for not bringing any unique features or innovations.

Normadie calls the Astel system an overly glorified pet system. It only increases the grind because you have to level both yourself and the pets.

The Reddit user Famous_Cryptographer is not enthusiastic about Astellia and asks:

A game released in 2018 with DirectX9 and Unreal Engine 3? An AFK simulator with the only exciting feature being to dodge fields on the ground?

Girls that look like 12-year-olds with big breasts and high heels, setting out to explore the world? [..]

Is this the MMORPG that’s supposed to give players a bit of hope?

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Good performance inspires hope for the future

How was the performance of the beta? There are often discussions about performance in MMORPGs. Some games do not reach the desired FPS count, which is why performance is closely monitored during the beta.

However, here too, the positive voices prevail, stating that they had no problems with FPS counts and lags. Again, user Groqstrong again draws the comparison to Bless.

There are said to be worlds of difference in performance between the two games, favoring Astellia.

Astellia characters

What’s next for Astellia? Currently, there is no exact information about the future of the Asian MMORPG. What is certain is that a release is still planned for 2019.

When exactly and whether we will have another beta test beforehand is still unknown.

We also took a look at the MMORPG in the first beta and drew a conclusion:

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You can play these online games at gamescom 2019

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At gamescom 2019, there are several online games that can be played. Here you will find a list of exhibitors that have play stations for games such as Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Monster Hunter: World and these other online games.

What can be played at gamescom? In addition to announcements of new games, visitors to the gaming fair can look forward to playing titles that have not yet been released.

Since we at MeinMMO are friends of online games and cooperative multiplayer, we will show you the online games that have been confirmed for play at gamescom 2019.

Among the highlights for online gamers, we have also listed the remaining games to try out, including all single-player games.

Borderlands 3

What kind of game is this? Borderlands 3 is the latest installment of this loot-shooter series. With familiar shader graphics and crude humor, you will go through the story with one of the 4 playable characters.

The release of Borderlands 3 is on September 13, 2019, and players have already found a favorite character that they want to play.

What can be played at gamescom? Which contents can be played is still unclear.

Where can you find the game? You can find Borderlands 3 at gamescom in Hall 6 at 2K.

Code Vein

What kind of game is this? Code Vein is an action RPG in anime style developed by Bandai Namco. Code Vein will have an online mode that you can play together with friends.

Players can expect a deep story in a large, dark world. You play as a survivor in a post-apocalyptic world. We were able to play it. If you want a side trip to Dark Souls, you should check out Code Vein.

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What can be played at gamescom? Which contents can be played is still unclear.

Where can you find the game? You can find Code Vein at gamescom in Hall 6 at Bandai Namco.

Doom Eternal

What kind of game is this? Doom Eternal is the sequel to the Doom reboot from 2016. This time you are on Earth, where demons are causing a lot of trouble that you need to stop. Heavy weapons like a shoulder-mounted flamethrower are part of the game. In this gameplay of Doom, you can see what you can do as a demon.

DOOM Eternal will receive a multiplayer mode called “Battlemode”. It will be a competitive mode.

Doom Eternal Demon Title

What can be played at gamescom? Doom Eternal is releasing on November 22. You can try it out at gamescom.

Where can you find the game? You can find Doom Eternal at gamescom in Hall 8 at Bethesda.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne

What kind of game is this? Monster Hunter: World is an action RPG where you play as a monster hunter. In a group of up to 4 players, you hunt giant beasts and attempt to defeat them in tactical battles. The release of the expansion “Iceborne” is next.

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What can be played at gamescom? The expansion is set to be released on consoles in September, PC gamers will have to wait for Iceborne in 2020. During gamescom, you can already check out some content from the Iceborne expansion.

Where can you find the game? You can find Monster Hunter: World – Iceborne at gamescom in Hall 7 at Capcom.

FIFA 20

What kind of game is this? FIFA 20 is the latest installment of the renowned football simulation and sends you into direct duels with other players. Play in friendly matches or large tournaments like the Champions League against each other. You can compete with custom teams or pre-made teams.

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What can be played at gamescom? The release of FIFA 20 is on September 27, 2019. You can play FIFA 20 even before the release. What contents those will be is unclear.

Where can you find the game? You can find FIFA 20 at gamescom in Hall 6 at Electronic Arts.

Minecraft Dungeons

What kind of game is this? Minecraft Dungeons looks like a mix of Diablo and the block game Minecraft. In this, you scour areas, defeat monsters, and continually improve your characters. You can play alone or with up to 4 players. Gameplay material from Minecraft Dungeons can be found here.

What can be played at gamescom? Minecraft Dungeons is set to release in spring 2020. At gamescom, you can already take a look and see if you like the game.

Where can you find the game? You can find Minecraft Dungeons at gamescom in Hall 8 at Microsoft.

Gears 5

What kind of game is this? With Gears 5, the story of the Gears of War series continues. You can play in campaign mode or one of five other modes such as the asymmetric co-op. The first gameplay from Gears 5 resembles PvP in Destiny 2.

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What can be played at gamescom? Gears 5 will be released on September 10, 2019 – You can already try out the game at gamescom.

Where can you find the game? You can find Gears 5 at gamescom in Hall 8 at Microsoft.

Marvel’s Avengers

What kind of game is this? In Marvel’s Avengers, you take on the roles of superheroes fighting against evil. The game is a collaboration project between Disney and Square Enix. You can customize your heroes in the adventure according to your preferences using their skill trees.

4 things leaked gameplay about Marvel’s Avengers reveals can be found here.

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What can be played at gamescom? The game is set to be released in May 2020. At gamescom, you can get a sneak peek into the game.

Where can you find the game? You can find Marvel’s Avengers at gamescom in Hall 9 at Square Enix.

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint

What kind of game is this? Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is the latest installment of the Ghost Recon series. In this military shooter, you play alone or with up to 4 players in co-op. You fight against specially trained enemies and advanced drones.

The E3 trailer for Breakpoint showed exciting things and, at the end, Terminator.

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Held

What can be played at gamescom? Ghost Recon Breakpoint is set to release on October 4, 2019. You will get a first look at the game at gamescom.

Where can you find the game? You can find Ghost Recon: Breakpoint at gamescom in Hall 6 at Ubisoft.

Watch Dogs Legion

What kind of game is this? Watch Dogs Legion is an action-adventure game where you can recruit all NPCs. Every character you encounter in the game world is equipped with details that make them unique. Together with the NPCs, you form a legion.

In Watch Dogs Legion, you can play as anyone, but everyone just wants to play as grandma.

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What can be played at gamescom? The game will be released on March 6. You can already test it at gamescom.

Where can you find the game? You can find Watch Dogs Legion at gamescom in Hall 6 at Ubisoft.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan

What kind of game is this? Man of Medan is a survival horror game that you can play alone, in 2-player co-op, or with additional players. Similar to Until Dawn, it gets creepy here. 5 friends embark on a diving trip and then face big problems.

Your decisions shape the story of the game. In Man of Medan, you can even kill your friends in co-op.

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What can be played at gamescom? Man of Medan is set to release on August 30. At gamescom, you can already get an impression of the game.

Where can you find the game? You can find Man of Medan at gamescom in Hall 6 at Bandai Namco.

Final Fantasy XIV

What kind of game is this? Final Fantasy XIV is one of the largest subscription-based MMORPGs on the market. Players can utilize many features like hardcore raids or a detailed crafting system. If desired, they can set up their own house there. Currently, the expansion Shadowbringers is the topic of conversation in the community.

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What can be played at gamescom? At gamescom, there will be the opportunity to face bosses at play stations.

Where can you find the game? You can find Final Fantasy XIV at gamescom in Hall 9 at Square Enix.

Other Playable Online Games

  • NBA 2K20
  • Bleeding Edge
  • Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • Darksiders Genesis
  • SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated
  • Rainbow Six: Siege
  • Luigi’s Mansion 3
  • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020
  • Roller Champions
  • Disney Tsum Tsum Festival
  • Contra: Rogue Corps
  • eFootball PES 2020
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution
  • Wasteland 3
  • Daemon X Machina

These Singleplayer Games You Can Play at gamescom

  • Kingdom Hearts 3
  • Trials of Mana
  • Biomutant
  • Desperados 3
  • Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
  • Destroy All Humans!
  • Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
  • Final Fantasy 7 Remake
  • Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy
  • One Piece Pirate Warriors 4
  • RAD
  • Iron Harvest
  • The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition

Watch the gamescom together live here

What is gamescom together? This year we will be represented at gamescom itself and are putting together a large live show. We warmly invite you to be part of our program “gamescom together.”

We want to celebrate gamescom together with you, all our brands, our friends, partners, and companions. That’s why 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 use the hashtag yourself to diligently share your experiences at gamescom. More information about our show program can be found in the following post:

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Destiny 2: One thing does not transfer with cross-save

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

The online shooter Destiny 2 will receive the “Cross-Save” feature in a few days. Players will then be able to switch from PS4 to PC or Xbox One and vice versa, taking almost everything with them to their new home. Well, almost everything. Because the Silver remains on the old platform.

This is the good news: On August 21, Cross-Save will be active in Destiny 2. This is important for anyone who plays Destiny 2 on more than one platform or plans to switch permanently.

You can then use the same account on:

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Bungie promises that Guardians can take everything that is on their account. This includes weapons, gear, and loot.

We have detailed how Cross-Save works here for you.

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You switch to the platform “arm” in Destiny 2

What can you not take with you? First of all, the expansions and games you purchased will be missing. Just because you own the “Forsaken” expansion on PS4 doesn’t mean you can continue playing it on PC. This has been known for a while.

New information is that you also cannot take the real-money currency “Silver” to the other platform. You must spend the Silver on the platform where you purchased it.

You will only possess the Silver associated with a character that you purchased on the current platform and have not yet spent.

This apparently stems from the fact that each platform has its own shop.

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Those switching permanently should keep the Silver problem in mind

Who does this affect and how can they solve the problem? If you plan to permanently switch platforms and want to transition from PS4 to PC and burn all bridges behind you, you should consider in the coming days what you want to do with your existing Silver: Specifically, what cosmetic item you might want to acquire.

Because on the new platform, the Guardian will possess the newly purchased item, but not the Silver they had accumulated before.

If you plan to play permanently on two platforms anyway, the lack of Silver might not be an issue. The real annoyance is that you will have to buy Forsaken or the season pass again.

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This is the story mode in FIFA 20 Volta – Duration, Trailer, first information

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

First info is known about the story mode in FIFA 20 Volta. You can play these contents in the story mode of Vilta, that’s how long the game duration is and that’s the story trailer.

This is the story mode in Volta: “Volta” is a comprehensive, new mode in FIFA 20 where you play not on the field, but on small fields in 3v3, 4v4 or 5v5. Street football returns to the FIFA series with Volta.

Volta consists of 4 game modes:

You can see the story mode as a detailed tutorial that gently introduces you to this Volta world.

FIFA 20 Volta Playgrounds

This content is offered in the story of FIFA 20 Volta

You can play this in the story: In the story mode, you kick against street football legends, professional footballers, and teams generated by the community, according to EA Sports. These are the main features:

  • You create your own avatar. This is then the main protagonist in the story and the character you will play with in the Volta world. Your avatar is “dynamic” – the better you play, the better the avatar gets. You can freely determine appearance and gender.
  • You learn how to recruit players. To succeed in street football, you cannot just kick alone. You have to build a team over the course of the story to outplay the opposing teams.
  • In the story, you learn the basics of how to build and manage a team.
  • You travel to unique playing fields that have never existed in this form in FIFA before. In total, there are supposed to be 17 different small fields. We list all stadiums and small fields in FIFA 20 here.
  • You play against street legends in competitive matches on their home fields.
  • Additionally, there are mini-skill games where you can, for example, break glass windows. Through these mini-games in FIFA 20 Volta, you can unlock rewards.
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What is the story about? Your avatar has a dream: he wants to be invited to the VOLTA WORLD Championships in Buenos Aires and win the “ultimate small field prize.” For that, he now needs to build a team that can help him succeed.

So you will not be a professional footballer like Alex Hunter in The Journey, but a street kicker.

Story trailer for Volta: EA Sports has released a short trailer for the story in FIFA 20 Volta that captures the street atmosphere:

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The trailer doesn’t reveal too much yet. But EA promises that the story will be an “immersive experience.”

Is this a sequel to The Journey? The Journey was the story mode from FIFA 17 to FIFA 19. The trilogy about Alex Hunter ended in FIFA 19. The Volta story mode tells a new story with new protagonists.

How long does the story last? When does it end?

So the story mode is supposed to last: According to the developers, the story is about 5 to 6 hours long. That is significantly shorter than the story of The Journey.

However, after these 5 to 6 hours, it’s not over. You will be released into the Volta world, where you can continue to improve your avatar and progress in various Volta modes.

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There isn’t a real ending like in The Journey. You can then play online with your avatar and his team or participate in single-player mode.

Keep in mind that the Volta world almost always requires a permanent online connection. Only the kickoff mode is supposed to be playable offline.

When can I play Volta for the first time? A portion of the Volta mode is expected to be playable in the demo. All info here:

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In my WoW realm, the war mode feels like cheating

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 4 minutes

The war mode in World of Warcraft is a great thing. Especially Cortyn is happy about it, because it brings significant advantages – without any danger.

Since Battle for Azeroth, there has been the war mode in World of Warcraft, which is supposed to entice players to PvP. On all realms, players must actively choose to participate in this mode in order to be attackable by the other faction. This is rewarded with different bonuses, such as additional quests and rewards, which then result in more gold or extra reputation points. Actually, the war mode should also pose some danger, but that is not the case – at least not on the realm “Die Aldor”, as it is a special case that simply bypasses the system.

WoW Human Orc Battle Barrens title

The bonus in war mode: In the war mode, there is a varying bonus on received gold, currencies like mana pearls, or experience points during the leveling phase. This bonus ranges from 10% to 30% and depends on how balanced the factions were in the past week within a region (Europe, America, etc.). So if there were many more Horde players than Alliance members in the war mode last week, then there will be a larger bonus for the Alliance in the next week. This is intended to give the previously disadvantaged faction an incentive to still venture into the war mode.

The Aldor is a very special realm

And this is exactly where the “problem” of my realm comes in. The Aldor is not only a role-playing realm but also a quite peculiar one in Blizzard’s realm structure. Unlike almost all other realms, the Aldor is not automatically connected by “cross-realm” with other realms. This means in clear terms: if you play on “Die Aldor”, you only encounter people from that server. The only exception occurs when players from “Die Aldor” open a group and players from other realms join the group.

This is of course a wonderful thing because the Aldor is one of the last RP realms where a lot of RP is still done. Not being disturbed by “server outsiders” who jump in with spells during RP conversations is really relaxing in the RP metropolises and a clear plus point.

WoW Aldor RP 2
As an RP server, the isolation is perfect.

But now we come to the absurdity that a connection of these two systems brings with it. On the Aldor, there is a very unequal distribution of the two factions. About 70% of players play an Alliance character, while there are about 30% for the Horde. The “real” numbers are probably even more unfair and are distorted by the fact that many Alliance players also have one or two characters on the Horde.

Because the Alliance is completely superior, most Alliance characters also play directly in war mode in PvE. Since only players from “Die Aldor” are there, you don’t have to fear attacks from the Horde.

Technically speaking, the realm belongs to the “Europe” area and thus benefits from the war mode bonus that applies to the entire region. Across all of Europe, the Alliance is almost always outnumbered.

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Maximum bonus for almost no risk

Ultimately, this means for my realm that the Alliance permanently enjoys a bonus of 25% or 30% and is still the superior faction that has nothing to fear in the war mode.

Even more bonuses without risk: But the 25% – 30% are not the only bonus you get. Additionally, there are extra quests in Nazjatar or Mechagon, as well as of course the pure advantage of actively using the PvP talents in the open world. This makes farming particularly enjoyable.

Do you remember the “Air Drops”, those loot boxes that land in Nazjatar approximately every 45 minutes? 100% of them go to the Alliance.

By the way, airdrops are also virtually given for free.

I therefore have access to additional rewards and abilities and an almost non-existent risk.

The situation on the Aldor is so absurd that Alliance players in the general channel are sometimes completely outraged when one or two Horde players stray into the war mode and kill someone. Often, there is an uproar in the general channel about it, and some sarcastically ask:

“Horde players in the war mode from Aldor? Isn’t that against the terms of service?”

Cuddle mode instead of war mode – there are hardly any Horde players.

In summary, playing in war mode as an Alliance player on the Aldor feels like cheating. It doesn’t feel fair and also somewhat ruins the sense that the war mode is supposed to convey. Therefore, I would even wish that – at least in war mode – the realm would be connected with other realms.

Because where there is a sunny side, there is also a dark side, and a group of players that I feel sorry for: The Horde side of the Aldor. They have all the disadvantages of the war mode but not a single advantage. Except maybe the certainty of always having enough targets in sight.

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ESO: Scalebreaker brings new dungeons: We have already played one of them

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 5 minutes

The Elder Scrolls Online receives two new dungeons today: the Halls of Maarselok and the Moongrave Temple City. We were able to play through the latter live with the developers. Here are our highlights!

Which dungeon is it about? We were with the developers Rich Lambert (Creative Director), Jeremy Sera (Lead Content Designer), and Mike Finnigan (Lead Designer – Dungeons) in the dungeon “Moongrave Temple City”.

This instance is part of the new ESO DLC Scalebreaker, which is released today, August 12, 2019, for PC. The console versions will follow on August 27.

This is the story behind the dungeon: The Temple City is still in Elsweyr and has long been abandoned by the Khajiit. However, dark vampires from the cat folk can now be found there, who have made the Temple City their hideout.

That would be bad enough, but the vampires have teamed up with a rogue Dragonguard and brought a dragon down from the sky.

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The beast is now being held in the center of the Temple City and is intended to serve as a blood bank for the vampires. The blue suckers hope to gain legendary dragon powers by consuming the dragon’s lifeblood.

These are the highlights of the dungeon

This is the most fun in the new dungeon: Like with all DLC dungeons from recent years, the developers have come up with a few special things here as well. In the following paragraphs, you’ll find out what I, Jürgen, found particularly positive in the dungeon.

The cool Khajiit architecture

This is what the dungeon looks like: The developers really put in effort when designing the massive Khajiit buildings in the ESO expansion. The dungeon of the Moongrave Temple City takes it a step further.

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The entire site looks like a site abandoned for centuries by a religious cult that built a place far from civilization to serve higher powers. The whole structure resembles a mix of Indian and Thai architecture. However, one quickly notices that they are not on an Asian trip but in Tamriel.

Everywhere there are colossal statues of mystical Khajiit heroes, and all the symbolism is clearly aimed at the mystery cult of the two moons Jone and Jode, which are worshipped by the Khajiit in a cult that is hardly understandable for outsiders.

Furthermore, the entire site is designed so that throughout the traverse one can always look across the central square and recognize the entrance again and again. The level design is certainly impressive and significantly contributes to the atmosphere.

The enemy design

These are the enemies in the dungeon: As mentioned, vampires are the main opponents here. However, they are not the usual pale bloodsuckers you have fought against numerous times in the game. The vampires in the Temple City are all Khajiit. This also applies to the panthers that are sneaking around everywhere, which are also Khajiit subspecies.

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In addition, there are unholy parts of the architecture that have been filled with dark rituals of bloodlust. This results in suddenly broken decorations of the temple facade jumping at us, wanting to drink our blood.

However, particularly impressive are the big brothers of the usual vampires. Like all Khajiit, there are also vampiric versions in different forms. The feared giant Khajiit of the Pahmar-Rath type are present as special elite enemies and as a special boss in the dungeon.

To appropriately stage the cat colossal beings, the developers mostly placed them in narrow corridors as patrols. When a three-meter-tall vampire cat person suddenly strolls around the corner, it certainly makes a significant impression on our dungeon team.

The box mechanics

This is what the boxes are about: Like in many new dungeons, there is a special new mechanic here that one uses repeatedly to make puzzles and boss fights more exciting.

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In the Moongrave Temple City, these are boxes that you push in the opposite direction through attacks. This is first used to weigh down pressure plates and thus open doors.

This requires teamwork and offers plenty of potential for trolling. For example, if one of the developers always pushes the box somewhere else after I have painstakingly positioned it.

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However, at the latest during a special boss fight, the box pushing must be done correctly. A nasty cat gargoyle confronts us on a field from which lava geysers are regularly summoned from cracks.

These must be closed in time with boxes, and if the team does not coordinate optimally here, it can go completely wrong.

The epic final battle

This is what awaits you at the end of the dungeon: As mentioned at the beginning, the goal in the Temple City is to stop the vampires before they can drain the captive dragon.

Unfortunately, we can no longer prevent that. In an epic scene, we first beat the head vampire, but then he jumps over to the dragon, which is buried under rubble.

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Filled with dragon power, the vampire becomes a significantly stronger enemy that hits us hard. But the dragon has finally had enough of being a blood bank. Therefore, he randomly intervenes in the fight with his fire breath and supports us in the battle against the bloodsucker.

We can finally take down the vampire together with the excellently animated dragon and have a final conversation with the dragon monster before it succumbs to its injuries.

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“It’s a shame that the dragon is dead,” I note. “It would have been cool if we had become friends.” To this, one of the developers replies, “No, that can’t happen. Dragons hate you. This one just hated the vampire even more and liked you a little less now.”

Jürgen’s conclusion: A successful addition to Elsweyr

I had fun in the Temple City. The dungeon is well-designed and exploring an abandoned old temple complex is simply enjoyable. Especially the final battle, where the dragon breathes massive fire streams into the fray, is one of the coolest boss fights I’ve had so far in ESO.

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Additionally, the scenario fits well with the Elsweyr story. While there you deal directly with the dragons and their machinations, in this dungeon you see what side plots emerge with the return of the dragons and that the danger does not only come from the dragons themselves.

I’m certainly very curious how the story continues for the rest of the year.

We unfortunately couldn’t play the second dungeon as well, but it was already well-received on the test server:

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Why does yet another MMORPG with a hardcore approach fail?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

The sandbox MMORPG Life is Feudal MMO actually looked quite interesting, but so far success has eluded it. According to players, it is far too slow and targets a hardcore niche.

What is Life is Feudal? “Difficult and realistic, LiF: MMO portrays medieval life on a grand scale.” This is how the MMORPG is advertised on Steam. The sandbox is meant to present players with a significant challenge and is not supposed to be a walk in the park.

  • You create a hero and are thrown into a harsh world
  • It is your task to survive
  • Like in survival games, you gather resources to craft tools, weapons, and equipment
  • You can build structures and together create entire cities with other players
  • PvP is the central factor of the MMORPG. You can be attacked and even enslaved anywhere and anytime
  • Massive siege battles and guild wars occur
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Hardcore is not always well received

Why is the game considered “hardcore”? The developers want players to face challenges. The high difficulty level is supposed to be the hallmark of Life is Feudal. It takes a very long time to build something up. You are constantly at risk from other players and wild NPC tribes, and it is possible to lose everything.

How is the MMORPG currently received? The reviews on Steam show 28 percent for the past 30 days, which is considered “mostly negative.”

According to Steamcharts, around 730 simultaneous players have played in the last 30 days. At peak times, it was 1,628.

Even the switch to a free-to-play model in July couldn’t bring the hoped-for success, although player numbers have slightly increased since then.

What is the opinion on the game? As the reviews on Steam show, the MMORPG is not particularly well received by most.

There is a general consensus that this title only appeals to those who have a lot of time, a great deal of patience, and wish to play in large guilds.

You can achieve nothing alone in Life is Feudal. At least ten players are needed for a guild, and only in a large guild do you have the chance to gradually build something up. You also need to be very tolerant of frustration, as everything you have built up over months can be lost in a battle or raid.

Furthermore, the tutorial reveals hardly anything about the actual game, and there are many reports of bugs and lags.

All this currently appeals to only a small portion of the MMORPG community. It is clear that momentarily popular are more casual online role-playing games, in which you can achieve results faster.

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Players apparently want “simpler” MMORPGs

Which games are currently doing it better? The hardcore approach of Life is Feudal currently targets only a niche of players. Most players simply want titles that are easier to play. These include:

As you can see, MMORPGs remain popular. Just those online role-playing games that do not pursue a heavy hardcore approach and can be played “easier” – and even in between – and promise faster achievements.

Life is Feudal MMO barely aligns with what MMORPG fans currently seem to want. And that is why the game remains unsuccessful at present. A similar fate has befallen the MMORPG Wildstar, which was considered a hardcore MMORPG.

Why is that so curious? It is an interesting situation as many players often call for more “hardcore” and “casual MMORPGs” are frequently criticized. Players demand great challenges and do not want to be hand-held.

However, when such a game appears, success does not follow, as can be seen with Wildstar and now with Life is Feudal. Is it just a loud minority that demands hardcore MMORPGs? The success of online role-playing games that are more “casual” seems to support this thesis.

Even the director of Final Fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida, has recognized the problem. Therefore, the MMORPG also offers smaller, easily digestible bites of content for players who have less time. Overall, Yoshida sees the problem with MMORPGs being the “time,” as these games compete with other leisure activities of the players and become more problematic the more time-consuming an online game is.

Thus, the discrepancy between what some players demand (hardcore) and what actually succeeds (casual) becomes apparent.

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Black Desert: What players say about the beta of the MMORPG on the PS4

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Since Friday, the Open Beta for the MMORPG Black Desert Online has been running on the PS4. Players have now expressed their opinions on the implementation, and many of them are not satisfied.

How has the beta gone so far? The beta officially started on August 9 at 9:00 AM our time. While Americans were able to play Black Desert without issues, some EU players are still waiting for a login error to be resolved.

However, criticism has also come from Americans regarding the beta. Some have experienced performance issues or even crashes.

How long will the beta run? Those who want to see Black Desert on PlayStation must hurry. It will run until August 13 at 11:00 AM.

As a reward for participating in the beta, you will receive a special pet and a 10% discount voucher for the full version.

FPS Issues and Region Lock

How is the performance on the PS4? During the beta test for Black Desert, there seem to have been some performance issues. Many users have complained about it on Reddit:

  • Shadowmnn02: BDO doesn’t even reach 30 FPS. It hurts my eyes to play this game.
  • HereComesTiny: The PS4 port is a disgrace, and Pearl Abyss should be ashamed. It’s poorly optimized, plays terribly, and looks bad as well.
  • GamePlayHeaven: The performance on the PS4 is awful, the worst I’ve seen on PlayStation.
  • Badprawn: The biggest issue I’ve noticed is that damage is not registered instantly. First, nothing happens, and 10 seconds later, the enemies die instantly.
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What else is bothering the players? Besides performance, there is criticism as well. It seems that some cutscenes appeared without audio, and the user cjwatts111 is complaining that the controller controls are not optimally resolved.

Another point of criticism in the beta was the region lock, which prevented European players from playing with friends overseas. However, this restriction is expected to be removed in the release version.

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What do players praise? The beta’s performance has received much criticism, especially due to the significant issues in Europe.

However, some players have spoken out who are very excited about the porting to PlayStation. Many find the MMORPG itself successful, but the implementation must also be right.

The user llShenll wants to give BDO another chance because of the PS4:

I played the PC version, but stopped after a few months because there were many cheaters and bots. I want to give Black Desert another chance with the PS4 version.

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Can Pearl Abyss fix the issues in time? The release of Black Desert on the PS4 is scheduled for August 22. Until then, the developers have time to address the issues.

Some players, however, are also taking the situation calmly. Since Black Desert runs smoothly on Xbox One, they hope that Pearl Abyss will also optimize the PS4 version.

PS4 Version Lags Behind PC and Xbox

What can you experience on the PS4? The PlayStation version of Black Desert Online will start significantly behind the PC version, similar to the Xbox.

The first major difference lies already in the classes. On the PS4, you can only choose one of the six base classes. The PC already has the Shai as the 18th class.

The Xbox version also started in March of this year with the same six classes. However, you can now choose from twelve different classes.

Black Desert Blader

When are the first expansions planned? Shortly after the release for Xbox One, there were plenty of updates. Similar hopes are held for the PlayStation.

At the Gamescom, there could be further information on this. A community manager apparently announced during the beta that a roadmap for Black Desert on PS4 would be presented there.

The aim should be to align the game versions of PS4 and Xbox One as quickly as possible.

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What you need to know for the Raid Day with Suicune in Pokémon GO

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Due to your successes in research, you have unlocked the Raid Day with Suicune in Pokémon GO. We will show you all the info from counters to shiny that you need to know for the event.

When is the Suicune Day? On August 17, 2019, the Raid Day with Suicune will take place. That is the upcoming Saturday. The event will be held from 4 PM to 7 PM, giving you three hours to battle the beast in raids.

What to expect on Raid Day with Suicune

What bonuses are there? As seen in past Raid Day events, the corresponding Pokémon will be available in raids during the event time. So you will see plenty of raids with Suicune in many gyms.

To encourage you to actively participate in these raids, there are free raid passes available for you. You can obtain up to 5 free passes from gyms during the event time.

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As a special highlight, Suicune will also be available in its shiny form. We will embed a comparison image here, showing the normal form and the shiny form of the Pokémon.

Pokémon GO Suicune Shiny

How to counter Suicune: About 3-5 players are needed for the battle against Suicune. Electric attackers are a good choice against Suicune. Bring the following attackers to perform well in the raids:

  • Raikou with Thunder Shock and Charge Beam
  • Zapdos with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
  • Magnezone with Spark and Charge Beam
  • Luxray with Spark and Charge Beam
  • Electivire with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
  • Roserade with Razor Leaf and Grass Knot

Why is there the event? During the GO Fest in Yokohama, players were encouraged to research a lot in Pokémon GO. Completing this task rewards you with stardust bonuses on catches, raids, and egg hatches. Also, star pieces last longer.

This stardust event starts on Tuesday, August 13, in Pokémon GO.

Since all teams completed the global challenge, the Raid Day with Suicune will begin soon. This will unlock all bonuses for Blanche’s global challenge.

Pokémon GO Suicune Tag

This is how trainers react: The Raid Day with Suicune is being actively discussed on social media. On Twitter, player @FischMaster3001 states that Suicune is not worth any premium passes and he will only use the free raids.

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On Reddit user UltraGasi writes: “Wow, 5 free raids and then I’m going home. Still a bad Pokémon.”

Another user replies that the shiny form of Suicune looks cool. He also mentions that there is 3,000 stardust per raid. “With a star piece, that’s 4,500 stardust. The star pieces also last for an hour. Although the Pokémon is useless, there are many incentives for this Raid Day.”

Do you like the reward or would you have preferred a different Pokémon as a reward?

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The officially best cosplay in the world is from Monster Hunter World – And this is how it looks

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

At the annual World Cosplay Summit in Japan, 77 cosplayers competed against each other this year. The winners were monstrous outfits from Monster Hunter World.

What happened at the World Cosplay Summit? Since 2003, the World Cosplay Summit has existed as a friendly international competition around Japanese pop culture.

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In 2019, 77 teams from a total of 40 countries competed against each other and demonstrated their sewing and crafting talents on the stages in Tokyo and Nagoya.

A total of 8 teams made it to the finals, and the cosplays from Monster Hunter World were crowned winners.

Which armor won? The first prize was awarded to the two cosplayers from Australia. Their glowing Monster Hunter armors overshadowed the competition.

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Comparison of armors: Cosplay and original

This is the special Azurstern armor, whose quest was only available in Japan for a long time. Monster Hunter has always been known for its elaborate and complex armors that even professional cosplayers find challenging to create.

On their social media accounts, the cosplayers Wirru and K Cosplay thanked for the many kind words and reiterated that creating such cosplays involves many months of hard work.

Which cosplays were also there? You can watch a video of all the cosplays here

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Special awards were also given by the sponsors, where the team from Germany was able to win a prize:

  • The Air Asia Award went to Team China
  • The Futaba Award went to Team Chile
  • The Bioré Award went to Team USA
  • The Brother Award went to Team Germany

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Destiny 2 actually alleviates the most annoying grind of the summer event

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

The 100 mini-boss kills for the Solstice armor are currently driving many Guardians crazy in Destiny 2. However, player criticism has not gone unheard. Bungie is responding and is about to make the most annoying grind of the Solstice event more bearable.

This is what the grind is about: Currently, the Summer event “Solstice of Heroes” is in full swing in Destiny 2.

Many Guardians are trying to upgrade their Solstice armor in this context. At some point, every player has to defeat 100 mini-bosses in the ELZ, a special event area on Earth. And it is exactly this step that has frustrated many players; many have expressed criticism on Reddit and other discussion platforms and demanded changes.

Now there is good news. Even though hardly anyone expected it – Bungie has actually announced changes that should make many players happy, especially those who still have this step ahead of them.

This is what Bungie wants to change: After the massive criticism, the developers have now reacted. As announced in the current “This Week at Bungie” blog, Bungie has acknowledged that they may have overdone it with the requirements at this step.

Therefore, these requirements will soon be lowered. Instead of 100, you will now only need to defeat 50 mini-bosses in the ELZ for your Majestic Event armor. Currently, it is still 100.

If you also defeat the final boss of an ELZ run, you will receive 5 additional points credited to your progress. If you have already earned points for this step, they will remain after the changes.

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When will the changes go live? You won’t have to wait long. The hotfix 2.5.2.1 for Destiny 2 will be released next Tuesday, August 13th. This will also bring the nerf to the annoying grind into the game.

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What exactly is the problem with this step? Many players criticize that the task is very time-consuming and involves enormous grinding – especially when you are playing without a fixed team. Only kills that you personally contribute to the mini-boss count towards progress.

In one run, a random group can manage about 7 mini-bosses, of which you can deal damage to 4 or 5. This amounts to nearly 20 matches, which can take hours. It is already annoying with one character. If you want to earn the event armor for all three Guardians, the frustration factor can increase even more.

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This leads to many teammates leaving after the mini-boss phase to start a new run directly. Unfortunately, this is currently an efficient method to get the necessary kills – the final boss currently does not count towards progress. This has made the grind even harder.

As a result, it often happens that you join a running match or directly into the boss phase of a run without a team, as players are already missing there, which means you can only achieve a few or even no mini-boss kills.

This is how the Guardians are reacting: This announcement is very well received by many Guardians. In a popular Reddit thread, players are mass thanking Bungie for listening to feedback and alleviating this annoying step.

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Players without fixed teams, with little time, or multiple characters are now hopeful that they can still grab the armor in time.

Some even couldn’t believe it. There are multiple questions on whether this announcement is actually real or confirmed.

However, there are also some fans who do not like the announcement at all. These are usually Guardians who have already completed the annoying grind, sometimes multiple times. They are now upset that their achievement is devalued or that they had to do more work than many other Guardians will have to do starting Tuesday.

What do you think about this step? Is it the right decision or a slap in the face for all those who have already completed it? By the way, until the change is active, the following method might help you with this step:

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The Division 2: The new expeditions are now temporarily closed – What do you think about it?

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

Starting August 13, the expeditions in The Division 2 will not be playable for the time being. They are expected to return at a later date. They were just introduced with Episode 1 of the shooter. We want to know what you think about this time limitation of the content.

What are the expeditions all about? Less than a month ago, the expeditions were introduced as the centerpiece of the “Episode 1” DLC in the game:

  • On July 23, Year 1 Pass holders received access to this new content. However, only the first wing opened on that day.
  • Since July 30, all owners of The Division 2 have been able to take part in this new activity. This is when the second wing went live.
  • The third wing has only been open since August 6.

These expeditions are a bit more extensive than the regular story missions in The Division 2.

The expeditions are a type of puzzle activity set in the grounds of Kenly College outside Washington D.C.. There, players must complete various tasks in three sections that went live at staggered times, in order to find friendly survivors and uncover the fate of a lost military convoy. Your exploration, puzzle, and combat skills will be put to the test.

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This surprised many agents: What many agents did not know is that the expeditions are apparently subject to a cycle. This means that they will not be available to players continuously.

And as the developers at Massive recently communicated, the first cycle will end on Tuesday, August 13. They will not be available to you anymore for the time being.

When will the expeditions return exactly? This is not known, and there was no exact date provided. Massive only explained that the activity will return with the next cycle later this year. It doesn’t sound like players will be able to return to Kenly College in just two weeks.

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You should note: If you still want the new weapon exotic Diamondback and haven’t obtained it yet, you should hurry. It is tied to the expeditions at Kenly College and will disappear for the time being on August 13.

More on this can be found here: Those wanting the new exotic rifle in The Division 2 must hurry

If you haven’t gotten this exotic by August 13, you will have to wait until the return of the expeditions to earn it. If you already own the exotic rifle, it will move into the loot pool of bosses in heroic missions.

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By the way: Also 3 new backpack charms from Episode 1 will not be available for the time being.

What does this mean for the players? If the expeditions are now gone, this essentially means that about half of the new content from Episode 1 disappears – and that after less than a month. Because fundamentally, the highlights of the first DLC for Year 1 are:

  • 2 new story missions
  • the expeditions
  • 2 new exotics: the BT data gloves and the Diamondback rifle

The expeditions and thus the weapon exotic constitute a significant part of the content. Those who already felt that the new content was rather sparse will soon have even less substance from the new DLC 1.

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What do the fans say? Many cannot understand this decision and feel annoyed or upset – especially players with little time.

Given the already sparse content, removing parts of the new content temporarily and making them available only for a limited time meets with little understanding or support. Agents are also going on holiday in August and do not play The Division 2 as often as in other months. They are annoyed that they missed the expeditions.

The communication on this matter has also left many agents bitter, as it was unclear to many until recently that the expeditions along with the corresponding content are only playable for a limited time.

While many do not see the point behind this decision, there are also a few players who believe that this would at least keep the expeditions special. They would need to tackle this activity more intensively during a certain time period if they want to obtain certain rewards. And finally, the expeditions to Kenly College will return, as the special loot is not gone for good.

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What do you think of this design decision? In this context, we have prepared a survey and now want to know from you, our readers, what you think of this model.

Do you think it is better for the game in the long run if the expeditions are only limitedly available in cycles and at specific times? Does it make them more exciting? Or do you not understand this decision and think it is wrong? Let us know in the survey and in the comments.

Please note, you have only one answer option. Thank you for participating and your time.

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Twitch CEO apologizes for promoting porn on Ninja’s channel

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins expresses in a video how disappointed he is with Twitch.TV. They unintentionally promoted porn on his Twitch channel after Ninja’s switch to Mixer.

What about Ninja’s Twitch account? In early August, the star streamer Ninja switched from the platform Twitch.TV to the competitor Mixer.com. His Twitch channel still has over 14 million followers and is visited daily, even though Ninja no longer streams there.

TwitchTV utilized this visitor traffic and revamped Ninja’s channel. They displayed ads for “other popular streams” in the Fortnite category. These are shown with thumbnail on Ninja’s Twitch channel. This is how cleverly Twitch implemented it.

This is what Ninja is now angry about: Ninja released a video on August 11, stating that he is disgusted and apologizes. Because an ad for a stream displaying porn was shown on his Twitch channel.

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Ninja says in the video:

“As you know, I am now streaming on Mixer. The team and I made sure that the transition went smoothly, super professionally. We said nothing bad or negative about Twitch.”

Then he continues and explains that he is the only streamer whose old channel is used to promote other streams.

“I have been streaming for 8 years to build my brand and grow my channel. They used my channel to promote others. Now there was a porn account at number 1 displayed on my channel.” Then he apologizes to all viewers, parents, and children who saw it.

This is how it looked on his account:

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For two hours, porn was promoted on Ninja’s channel

Why was there porn being shown? The promoted Twitch account displayed porn related to Minecraft and Fortnite for more than two hours, explains Dexerto. Because the promoted streams on Ninja’s channel are sorted by popularity and many people watched the stream, it appeared at number 1.

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“This wouldn’t even have been a problem if Twitch hadn’t used my channel to promote other streams,” Ninja writes.

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How did Twitch react? Meanwhile, the mentioned porn channel has been permanently banned. Twitch CEO Emmett Shear used Twitter to apologize to Ninja. He also explained that promoting other streams on his channel is good for building connections in the community. However, this content should not have been displayed.

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Ninja’s channel currently no longer displays ads for other streams. Ninja says this is now what an offline channel should look like.

Ninja’s Mixer channel already has some highlights. The Fortnite player called Epic while streaming to report a cheater.

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A new coop shooter is coming next week, looks cool – But hardly anyone is talking about it

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

With Remnant: From the Ashes an interesting coop shooter is coming soon, but somehow many seem to not have the game on their radar. It is surprisingly quiet around the title from Perfect World before its release on August 20 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

What is Remnant: From the Ashes? The dark “Seed” has invaded and devastated the Earth. Brave heroes are trying to find a way to stop the invaders. To do this, they travel to other dimensions to find a means to destroy the creatures.

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It’s coming soon!

When is the game coming out? Remnant: From The Ashes will be released on August 20 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. You can pre-order the game on PC through Steam.

What does the game remind us of? Looking at the trailers and screenshots and reading the description, it seems we can expect a game that could be somewhat in the direction of The Secret World. Additionally, parallels to Hellgate: London cannot be completely ruled out.

What we thought of an early version, you can read in our preview report.

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Where is the hype?

Why is the hype around the coop shooter so low? Actually, Remnant sounds pretty good. Fast shooter action in a post-apocalyptic scenario and teamwork seem to hit the mark. Moreover, the game is also coming for PS4 and Xbox One and at a time when everyone is waiting for new games.

And yet the game is hardly a topic in the multiplayer community. What could be the reasons for this?

  • Remnant is a new brand and does not belong to a well-known and established game series
  • So far, there has simply been too little shown from the game and too little talked about
  • Players seem a bit confused about whether it is a story-driven game or if grinding is at the forefront
  • The game will only be released digitally. Some interpret this as it being a “smaller” title and not a big AAA project
  • Some are simply skeptical about a new title and want to wait for reviews and opinions from other players
  • There are still too many questions left unanswered, such as regarding the controls and why there are only three players in a group

What do you think about Remnant: From the Ashes? Are you interested in the game? Did you even have it on your radar?

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Dead by Daylight will lower the biggest barrier for newcomers

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Dead by Daylight have announced that they will finally address one of the most annoying issues with the game. The grind is set to be reduced.

Since the rework of Freddy, there has been a lot going on in Dead by Daylight, but many of the community’s wishes have still not been heard. Players are still waiting for dedicated servers and, especially for newcomers, the game is a huge grind at the beginning just to get to the perks they want.

In a “Developer Update” post, the developers have now addressed that many of the issues will finally be tackled.

Those who want all perks need time and many, many blood points.

What is the problem with the grind? Anyone who wants a good selection of perks in Dead by Daylight has to farm extremely hard. Not only do they need to bring numerous characters close to the maximum level to unlock their teachable perks (so that other characters can learn them), but then a lot of farming still needs to be done.

Because each blood web (i.e., each level-up) contains a maximum of 2 perks to choose from, and only one of them can be selected. Those just starting with Dead by Daylight have to farm dozens of millions of blood points to have the desired perks on their favorite character. This corresponds to a playtime of several hundred hours, even for skilled players.

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What is going to change? Although the developers haven’t mentioned any concrete measures yet, they have already stated their goal. More perks should be offered per blood web (currently a maximum of 2), so that players can unlock exactly the perks they want faster.

At the same time, the maximum number of blood webs needed to unlock all perks should also be drastically reduced. This will probably only be achievable if players can select more than one perk simultaneously per blood web.

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When will these changes take place? However, the developers have not yet given a specific date. These changes are to happen “over the next few months.” But from the developers of Dead by Daylight, this is quite a vague statement, as between the announcement of a “soon” rework of Freddy and the actual implementation there were nearly 15 months. One can only hope that the improvements to the blood web won’t take that long to arrive.

How do you feel about the grind in Dead by Daylight? Is it too exhausting? Or is it just a part of the game and has it motivated you so far?

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What the community is doing now because Guild Wars 2 is neglecting the raids

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In late 2015, the first raids in Guild Wars 2 were released. However, currently, there is frustration among the hardcore fans. A ray of hope is the community-organized raid tournament, which may be held for the last time.

Why are players dissatisfied? The latest raids in Guild Wars 2 seem too rare to the fans. While the first raid wings were released every three to four months, there was only one new raid throughout 2018 and it was too easy for the players.

2019 doesn’t look any better either. The new raid was released in May, but within less than three hours, the first guilds had completed it. Already, many find it boring and burnt out.

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The future of raids? Currently, it seems likely that no further raids will be released in 2019. The developers have repeatedly promised to release new raids faster, but they have yet to fulfill this promise.

The only event in August, where Guild Wars 2 wants to talk about its future, still gives some players hope.

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What are players doing between new raids? In the months without a new raid, guilds usually try speedruns or low-man kills, where fewer than the possible 10 people are required.

Once a year, however, the Elitist Raiding Party takes place. This is a community event where the best raid guilds compete against each other.

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What sort of event is this? On August 24 and 25, the third edition of the Elitist Raiding Party will take place. The organizer is streamer MightyTeapot, who will also shoutcast the tournament.

The six registered guilds must complete the raids under special conditions. Only nine instead of the ten possible players are allowed to be used.

All bosses will be played in challenge mode. Additionally, players forfeit the downstate. If a player is downed, they must immediately kill themselves and cannot be revived.

In the end, the guild that completes the raids the fastest under these conditions live on stream will win.

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What can players win? The community in Guild Wars 2 actively supports the event. So, participants can look forward to:

  • More than 3,100 dollars in prize money
  • More than 30,000 gems (approximately another 350 dollars)
  • More than 150,000 gold in-game currency

Currently, further donations are still being collected, so the prize money could increase.

How successful is the Elitist Raiding Party? Currently, the community event is the biggest attraction in the Guild Wars 2 area on Twitch.

The last edition reached an average of nearly 5,000 viewers. Since the major PvP tournaments in 2014 and 2015, aside from the announcement of Path of Fire and an event from the Yogscast, no one has reached such numbers on Twitch.

Could this be the last edition of the tournament? The third edition of the raid tournament could also be the last. The organizer is currently so frustrated with Guild Wars 2 that he wants to focus on WoW Classic in the near future.

Whether another streamer will continue the project is uncertain. For the raid community, which is already complaining about a lack of new talent, this would be another setback.

How is Guild Wars 2 doing financially? The new quarterly report reveals:

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