Many fans of Borderlands 3 hope that there will be crossplay. The head of Gearbox has now provided a clear answer on this.
The wait for Borderlands 3 is slowly but surely coming to an end, but many details about the upcoming loot shooter are still uncertain. For the past few days, rumors have been circulating on social media that Borderlands 3 could launch with crossplay. An event in the coming days was even supposed to announce this officially – at least that was the assumption.
But now there has been a reality check. Randy Pitchford revealed before the event that crossplay in Borderlands 3 will not be available at launch.
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What was said? On Twitter, Randy Pitchford stated that the speculations were nonsense. The event, which was announced with “Togetherness,” will not address crossplay as a topic. He said in a tweet:
Some people speculate that the event tomorrow would be about crossplay. The thing tomorrow is fantastic, but it is not about crossplay.(…)
In another tweet, he added that there would be no crossplay at launch. So if you want to play with your friends, you have to agree on a platform.
Crossplay is planned though: Pitchford further explained that crossplay is not off the table. They intend to implement crossplay and will do so “as soon as it is feasible.” Gearbox is in talks with partners and aims to offer crossplay for as many platforms as possible.
If you were planning to play Borderlands 3 with your friends, you should agree on whether you prefer PC, PlayStation 4, or Xbox One. So at least at launch, crossplay is not to be expected. When or if it will actually come later remains to be seen.
Will you get Borderlands 3 even if there is no crossplay? Or was that an important reason for your purchase?
In Pokémon GO there is a new evaluation system. With this you can evaluate your Pokémon much faster and, above all, more clearly. We show you how it works.
What kind of system is this? So far, you could ask the team leader for an evaluation and only received 3 sentences that indicated a rough IV. You could recognize Pokémon with 100% IV, but all other values could not be identified clearly.
Now there is a new system that shows you the individual values of the Pokémon very precisely and you can evaluate your Pokémon much faster. You no longer need an extra app for this, everything happens directly in the game.
This is how the new evaluation system works
What does the system look like? You simply click on the evaluate button for the Pokémon and the new system opens directly. It shows you without another click what IV the Pokémon has and what value has how many points.
This mask now opens when evaluating. Source: Reddit
While the exact number of the IV is still not displayed, you can now see at a glance whether the Pokémon is good or bad.
How does it work? Each value gets its own bar in the system. This bar fills up with the score of the respective value. The closer the value is to 15, the fuller the bar is. When the bar is full, the Pokémon has the value at 15. It doesn’t get any better than that.
There are also stars. For each value that is above 10, the Pokémon gets one star. So if the monster has 3 stars, each value is above 10.
This is how the bars differ with different values
This is how fast the system works now: The evaluation is now significantly faster, as you can also keep the evaluation mask open and still switch between Pokémon. Thus, you don’t have to press the evaluation button for each monster again, but just swipe along.
The stars always indicate when a Pokémon is usable or not. You can safely discard any monster with only one star. With 3 stars, you should take a closer look at whether it can still be useful.
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This way you can recognize 100% IV faster: Pokémon with perfect IV can now be recognized even faster. They now have a red circle instead of an orange one with stars. As soon as a Pokémon has this red circle, you should keep it.
Are evaluation apps now redundant? They are definitely losing their usability. With the system in the game, you can evaluate the Pokémon a bit faster and especially separate the bad Pokémon from the good ones.
If it comes to precise evaluations, the apps could still be useful, as you still have to look closely at the in-game system to see what values the Pokémon has. But even this should be learned quickly with a little practice.
When will this system come to the game? The new evaluation is coming with the update 0.149.0. This is currently being rolled out and is already available for some Android users. iOS users will have to wait a few more days. By the weekend, however, the evaluation should also be possible here.
What do you think of the new system? Does it replace your IV calculator?
In the survival MMO Fallout 76, a specific weapon type is indeed strong, but it comes with an unpleasant side effect: It ruins loot and respawns!
Which weapons are we talking about? We are referring to energy weapons. They are strong in the survival MMO Fallout 76, but they also have the effect of melting enemies into a pile of disgusting sludge after their death.
Molten enemies ruin loot for everyone
What is the problem with molten enemies? This sludge is worthless, and there is no loot contained within it. So, it’s not particularly rewarding to melt enemies into slime.
But the matter is even worse. According to a user on Reddit , death is permanent for all enemies that are melted by energy weapons.
“If you melt an enemy and turn them into slime, that enemy will never respawn on the server again.”
He killed all the Yao Guais and the Mirelurk Queen in one place with an energy weapon and turned them into sludge. Afterwards, he checked back every hour. All non-melted enemies would have respawned.
The unfortunate mutant bears and the crustacean were still only present as piles of molten sludge.
Energy weapons apparently permanently remove enemies from the game! An absurdity in an MMO where multiple players share a server and everyone would like the chance for epic loot from rare enemies.
This is how players react: The announcement on Reddit regarding energy weapons was confirmed by several players:
“I always feel really guilty when I use my plasma rifle because I know the next player who comes through will have fewer kills.”
“That explains why half the clubhouse didn’t respawn yesterday. Just piles of damn slime everywhere!”
“There’s a dedicated griefer who does this on purpose and kills every single enemy on the map like this!”
The melted monsters are said to only return after a server restart. Interestingly, this issue also occurred in Fallout 4. There, melted enemies were permanently dead and never returned.
Since a large part of the code from Fallout 4 was reused in Fallout 76, some players say that this “feature” has also carried over to the new game.
Nevertheless, fans hope that Bethesda will fix the problem soon so that it doesn’t ultimately lead to a point where no monsters are left in the world of Fallout.
When Temtem was introduced on Kickstarter, it caused a stir primarily due to its parallels to Pokémon. The game has been in Alpha version 0.2 for about a month now, and we tell you whether it is worth keeping an eye on the monster game.
That’s why Temtem is considered a Pokémon MMO: Just like the great original, Pokémon, the titular monsters are the center of attention in Temtem. These are creatures of various types that you can encounter all over the game world.
At the beginning of the game, your self-created character is accompanied by two of their own Temtem, who will fight alongside you on your adventure. Travel through various areas called Archipelagoes, battle, catch, evolve or breed Temtem. All of this can be done online with your friends.
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The Kickstarter trailer was so convincing that instead of the desired 70,000 USD, over 570,000 USD were raised.
Release still far away – Alpha 0.2 released: The release of Temtem is planned for May 2020.
The game is currently in Alpha version 0.2. This brought bug fixes, but above all new features and content. With the release of Alpha update 0.2, some buyers also had temporary access to Temtem.
This is what’s included in Alpha 0.2:
a brand new map: Omnesia
an expansion of the main campaign
full character customization: various cosmetic items and colors can now be bought for your trainer at a boutique
trading with other players
Tempedia: here all info on the Temtem you have encountered on your adventures is stored
a minimap
22 new Temtem
Anyone with some spare change can give their trainer a new look here.
How is the Alpha build received by the community?
The mood in the Temtem subreddit is mostly positive, albeit critical.
DustyPopcorn writes: “Damn, this game is so addictive! I had so much fun that I completed everything the game currently offers. I would still wish for more variety (currently perhaps a bit too much to ask). While playing with my friend, we nearly always had the same Temtem, especially since you always get the same ones from the story.”
The Redditor M_Odds says: “I haven’t had this much excitement for a Pokémon/monster collecting game since the early 2000s. It’s currently 3 AM. I made my Alpha purchase a little earlier this night and have now completely fallen in love with the critters and the game mechanics. I haven’t managed to reach the 2nd big city/route yet. Aside from a few lags at the beginning, I had a very good gaming experience.”
The user BAK47ED: “Honestly, it’s very profound. The Temtem you use will make a difference. The play style is crucial, and the mental games I’ve played so far for competitive battles show a lot of depth in combat and team composition.”
Completely online: Temtem focuses entirely on an online experience. Meet up with your friends, challenge them to battles or trade Temtem with them.
Co-op story mode with dual battles: The main campaign can be completed together with your friends. Team up against other Temtem trainers.
individual character design: Create your own trainer in the character editor at the start and customize them later.
no random factor in battles: Battles require 100% skill and tactics.
PVP: Challenge your friends and other trainers. Tournaments and ranked matches including a leaderboard are also planned.
Stylish graphics: Temtem looks great thanks to the Unity Engine.
planned crossplay: If all goes well, interaction between all platforms should be possible.
Your Temtem can change their form with enough training and experience.
What features does Temtem have – and what’s still missing?
The developers have announced several content and features that are currently not present in the game. Some content has only been partially implemented for now.
Here’s a checklist:
Breeding
Not available
Housing
Not available
Trading with other players
Completed
Co-op features
Available
6 islands to explore
2 out of 6
Story campaign
Not fully completed
Character design
Completed
PvP Tournaments Leaderboard
Available Available Not available
Number of Temtem
46 out of planned 141+
The turn-based battles are fought 2 vs. 2 and do not rely on random elements.
That’s why it’s worth keeping an eye on Temtem
This is what Temtem offers now: The game currently offers around 10 hours of fun due to the missing content and already seems to be a solid experience technically. A larger influx of content is expected with the start of the early access phase in early autumn.
This is the forecast for the future: The development of Temtem is progressing diligently. The developers of Crema regularly release new updates with bug fixes, balance adjustments, and new features. Details are shared with the community in the official Temtem forum, and player feedback is also considered for future changes.
For all fans of monster collecting games like Pokémon, Temtem remains an interesting game.
Can I play Temtem before the release? As a PC player, it will be possible. Crema announced via Twitter that there will be a purchasable early access version for Steam starting in September 2019. When the time comes, simply search for Temtem in the Steam store.
What do you think of Temtem? Can it convince you? Share it with us in the comments.
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Season 10 is approaching in Fortnite soon. There will be a new Battle Pass, a new theme, and possibly major map changes. We will tell you everything about the start date, the end, and what theories are currently circulating.
When does Season 10 start? Season 10 is set to start on August 1. Season 9 is currently in its 10th week and could end after that. This would be on July 18. However, it is likely to be extended by 2 weeks.
Usually, a new season starts on a Thursday. The first available date would therefore be August 1. Epic also confirmed this on their website.
When does Season 10 end? According to a rumor from a leaker on Twitter, Season 10 is supposed to end again on October 10, 2019.
Due to the World Cup, Season 10 will start a bit later
What will the Battle Pass cost? So far, Battle Passes have always cost 950 V-Bucks, which is 9.50 euros. It is possible that this price will be maintained.
What is known about the end of Season 9? Currently, there are a lot of rumors about the end, as a lot is happening on the map of Fortnite.
This giant robot is currently being created in Pressure Plant
It is suspected that the two colossi will then fight each other and that the players will be part of a live event.
In line with this, a countdown has now appeared in the game. This is supposed to expire on Saturday evening, July 20 at 8 PM. So the big live event at the end of the season could start then.
Can one expect map changes? Many players suspect that the battle between the monster and the robot will destroy most of the map and that players will finally get a completely new map.
However, it is considered unlikely that the map will be destroyed on July 20. After all, the Fortnite World Cup will take place only after that, and the professionals would have to deal with completely new circumstances.
So far, there has been no season that did not result in map changes. It is therefore possible that some places will disappear and others will be added. However, nothing is known about this yet.
Where a change seems plausible is the ice area. After all, it was added in winter 2018 and is now not really fitting. Something new could certainly emerge here.
Could the ice world of Fortnite soon disappear?
Is the theme of Season 10 already known? Epic is still keeping quiet about that. The last seasons have always been announced with small teasers. These have not yet been made public, but could certainly still come. Presumably in the days leading up to August 1.
There is still not much information about Season 10. However, there are many theories. A summary of the epic battle that is about to take place can be found here:
League of Legends receives new Project Skins for 2019 and showcases them with gameplay. In the teaser, Riot hid a champion, which fans quickly discovered.
Which skins were announced? LoL released a video on July 14 about the Ruined. This announces the new Project Skins that are supposed to come to LoL.
On Reddit, Riot employee EarthSlug explains that somewhere there is also a teaser for a fifth champion hidden. It took only a short time for fans to discover the hint. On Twitter, a user writes: The fifth project is Warwick. You can see that in the video tags.
The mobile survival MMO Durango: Wildlands is well received by players. It has even surpassed the dinosaur survival classic ARK. But how good is the game really, and is it worth playing?
What is Durango? This game is a free2play survival mobile game. It was released on May 15, 2019, for iOS and Android and quickly became a great success. It has over 12 million downloads, more than 85,000 concurrent players, and is available in 229 countries.
So Durango seems to be quite successful at the moment. But how does it play, and who is it worth it for? I, Jürgen, have played Durango based on recommendations from my colleagues and due to acute internet crisis, and I will explain to you what to expect in the game in the following paragraphs.
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This is how character creation works: The game’s introduction goes smoothly and excitingly. Because I start in a train and can choose a character from a selection of travelers. Among other things, there is a soldier or a teacher. Each character has different skills; the soldier I chose can deal more damage in melee combat.
The chosen character can then be customized in various ways, including a portrait that dynamically reacts to hair and skin color.
In Durango, you are surrounded by strange creatures that you can ride!
This is the intro sequence: Once the character is ready, I am supposed to go to the dining car and get something to eat. This immediately explains one of the most important gameplay mechanics. Because without food, there’s no fight, and if you don’t eat regularly, you’ll perish.
But as I run through the train, I get the feeling that something is not right. Travelers complain about strange premonitions and become increasingly restless. I almost feel like just stopping and waiting for the train to arrive. Then surely nothing will happen.
But fate is heavily scripted, and eventually, a mysterious catastrophe occurs that tears half of the train away. In search of a missing child, a full-grown velociraptor suddenly stands in front of me, and I have to defend myself against the beast with a fire axe!
The battles are highly tactical.
This is how the combat system works: The battles in Durango are semi-dynamic and semi-turn-based. I have various skills and actions, but after executing them, they have a cooldown and cannot be used again for a while.
This also applies to the dinosaur, which occasionally makes dangerous jumps indicated by a red arrow. This is the right time to execute a defensive action with good timing.
However, the combat system is even more complex, as certain attacks require that I first unbalance the creature, stun it, or weaken it in some other way. Thus, Durango later allows for complex attack maneuvers and combos.
Yet in the battle against the raptor, all of that is still future music, and I have my hands full to fend off the creature. But then suddenly the entire train compartment bursts open, and a huge T-Rex snaps at me! Thankfully, it only catches the raptor, and the whole scene ends in a bright, blinding flash.
“Wow,” I thought. “I’ve played worse intro sequences.”
This is what you experience in the tutorial
The first steps in Durango: Shortly after, it continues, and I find myself in a strange wilderness. There, a woman with a dog immediately comes to explain the situation to me roughly. I have landed in “Durango,” a bizarre parallel world where a mysterious “warp” apparently regularly spits out people.
Moreover, there are dinosaurs here, and one must fight for survival. Fortunately, the woman is friendly and helps me with chocolate bars and tips, with which I can craft my first stone blade and my first stone axe.
My camp with Dino-paddock!
Additionally, I should gather materials, as they are currently working on a large raft that is supposed to take me and other newcomers away from the first island.
On the way, I quickly notice how detailed the game is. Huge dinosaurs graze in the river valleys, and occasionally, a giant dinosaur skull looms into the picture. Fortunately, these are just harmless herbivores and not another raptor or even a T-Rex.
I collect the necessary wooden pieces for the raft by chopping down trees and bushes with my new stone axe. Many elements of the game world are usable, but many can only be used with the right tools or appropriate skills.
My most intense experience: To earn skills, you collect experience points and level up. This happens quickly with quests that you receive from NPCs at a communication station.
An early task was to collect the meat of small mini-dinosaurs. Near the mini-saurians, “cowardly raptors” roam around, who initially leave me alone but eye me suspiciously.
If you are not careful, lurking beasts will snatch the prey away.
I walk past them and finally find the sought-after dinosaurs. After a tough fight—my character has hardly any experience—the little dinosaur is dead, and I want to gut it with the stone knife. But the game’s AI is cleverly programmed, and the cowardly raptors immediately rush in packs and eat my prey right before my eyes!
I hadn’t anticipated that! But with a pack full of raptors, even if they are cowardly, I don’t want to confront them. It takes a few attempts before I manage to drive one of the small dinosaurs far enough away so that I can kill and butcher it unbothered.
But just such cool details make the game world of Durango immensely alive, and it is fun to delve deeper into it.
This is the big secret of Durango’s success: Overall, the game is cleverly designed because there is so much to do and so many skills and blueprints to discover. I constantly encounter things I have never seen before and where I may need new abilities to fully utilize.
There are many skills to learn.
This, in turn, motivates me to continue playing because I want to be able to build something new, and on the way to leveling up and acquiring skills, I find new things I want to try out. Often, I also have a true treasure trove of useful things at earlier locations where I could achieve nothing with my meager skills back then.
This is how it continues in the real game
This is my own island: After the extensive tutorial, I can finally occupy my own island. It is safe and will not be invaded by other players or destroyed by the warp. However, there are few resources there. I can build whatever I want, but if I want to really construct something meaningful, I have to go to unstable islands where dangerous monsters reside.
So, I first build a shabby tent and a sign that says “All mine!!!” Funny: It actually says that, and you can even read it in the game.
You can personalize your base.
This is how the community met me: In search of resources, I eventually went to an unstable island and there encountered other players who kept a respectful distance and didn’t snatch anything from me. Additionally, they provided valuable tips and helped each other by sharing locations of rare plants in the chat.
This is how taming dinosaurs went: The highlight of my expedition was that you quickly receive the task to catch and tame a real dinosaur! Initially, only the relatively unremarkable zebra dinosaurs are available for this.
You need to beat the dino before it can be caught.
You should beat them until they are stunned, and then you can catch and ride them with the corresponding skills. However, by the time I figured this out, some of the poor dinosaurs had already crossed the Jordan.
Later, there are skills to ride dangerous creatures like raptors or even bigger beasts, but for now, my dino-zebra is my great pride! I better not tell him about his unfortunate predecessors who accidentally got killed during taming.
Conclusion – Who should play Durango?
After my first hours in Durango, I’m already itching to dive further into the wild world of dinosaurs. Durango looks great, plays intuitively, and offers just the right spiral of challenge, exploration, and reward that motivates you to keep playing.
Caught dinosaurs can be tamed.
Therefore, it appeals to fans of survival games and also attracts MMORPG fans with its complex skill system. In the game, you will regularly meet other players, but PvP is not mandatory. If you want, you can later fight full clan wars on special islands.
One last word about the cash shop: The game is free2play, and real money is generated via an in-game shop. However, even though you can progress faster with real money and can buy cool dinosaurs directly, everything can also be obtained in the game. And exploring and unlocking things is ultimately the great charm of such a game.
The latest expansion of Final Fantasy XIV is making quite a splash in the MMORPG community. How is Shadowbringers performing on Metacritic and what do other media outlets say about it?
Two weeks have passed since the release of the new FFXIV expansion. During this time, a very clear opinion about Shadowbringers has emerged in the reviews.
Here are the Metacritic ratings for Shadowbringers: On Metacritic, both players and the press reacted very positively to the new expansion:
Player ratings: 9.2/10 from 319 reviews
Press ratings: 92/100 from 14 reviews
With a score of 92 points, Shadowbringers is the first Final Fantasy game to receive a rating of 90+ points in the last 14 years.
Compared to past expansions, the MMORPG has steadily improved over time:
Here’s what gaming media are saying about Shadowbringers: The new expansion from FFXIV is also well received among gaming journalists. The ratings from other media outlets are as follows:
Many outlets praise the game’s story and soundtrack in their reviews. Critics uniformly agree that the quality of Shadowbringers’ story should be aspired to by every major MMORPG. Some even place it on par with the best Final Fantasy games in the series. For example, CGMagazine writes:
Shadowbringers is more than just a masterful storyline in a beloved tale. It is one of the best Final Fantasy stories ever made. It showcases an MMORPG at its peak.
Our author Irie was also impressed by the story of the expansion.
Here’s how it looks on Steam: After the expansion’s launch, FFXIV has experienced a strong increase in active players on Steam, which has remained stable since then.
The newest reviews of the game and the expansion are overall rated as “very positive” on Steam. Over 2000 new reviews have been submitted since the launch of the expansion on July 2, and a large majority of them expressed positive feedback towards the MMORPG.
It is hard to gauge how the player numbers for Final Fantasy XIV actually look after the expansion’s launch, as Square Enix has not released them. However, it can be assumed that the MMORPG will gain many new players due to the current flood of good reviews and reactions.
One can only see a fragment of the tower from Polar Peak, which still seems to be hanging somewhere on the creature. Polar Peak was the monster’s prison and when it broke free a few weeks ago, it tore down the castle and probably took a few parts with it.
What is the monster anyway? Aside from the eye that used to peek out from the ice, only footprints of the monster were seen so far. It is referred to as Cattus in the game code, which many fans associate with a cat.
The shape of the eye and the footprints, however, look little like a cat. The same goes for the Doggus robot, although it currently has no head and may have a dog skull on it.
What happens when the monster rises from the sea?
This is how the finale of Season 9 could unfold:A countdown is currently running down, which is expected to end on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at 8 PM. Fans are sure that Cattus will rise from the sea then and meet Doggus for a big showdown.
The battle is expected to unfold like the epic clashes between robots and the Kaiju from the movie Pacific Rim.
The brawl of the two giants is expected to completely change or even destroy the map in one way or another. Then in Season 10, there would finally be a new map, which many Fortnite fans have been slowly wishing for.
What do the fans say about the battle of the monsters? On Reddit, fans are already eagerly discussing what else could happen. Since warning signs have emerged everywhere indicating that in the event of a catastrophe, one should use the sky platforms, it is assumed that the battle of the giants will happen live in the game and that one can either watch from the platforms or directly participate.
A player even has a very special theory: “What if the monster is not evil, but the robot?”
Kaumalat is currently one of the rarest monsters in Pokémon GO. But how rare is it really? What are the chances when hatching?
This is Kaumalat: The Dragon and Ground type Pokémon was introduced with the last major Pokémon wave from Gen 4. Since then, it can be caught in the wild or found in 10 km eggs.
However, Kaumalat is not very common. Data from TheSilphRoad now shows how rare Kaumalat actually is in the 10 km eggs.
Kaumalat is incredibly rare
What do the numbers say? The analysts at TheSilphRoad regularly update their egg list. They also record how frequently each Pokémon has hatched from the eggs.
All Pokémon from the 10 km eggs. Kaumalat was present 0%. Source: TheSilphRoad
In the 10 km eggs, they currently have data from a total of 265 eggs. The surprising part: Kaumalat was not even found in the eggs.
What can you find in the eggs instead? The 10 km eggs currently offer 22 Pokémon. Dratini is hatched most frequently (44 times out of 265 eggs). Larvitar closely follows and has been hatched a total of 38 times.
You will mainly find Pokémon in the 10 km eggs that are known from the Community Day. This includes Bummelz, Kindwurm, or Tanhel. However, Sheinux and Barschwa are also relatively common.
What does this mean for Kaumalat? If you have not had any luck hatching so far, that may continue for some time. The probability of hatching a Kaumalat is very low.
That is unfortunate, because its evolution Knakrack is among the best Pokémon in the game. A good specimen could indeed be valuable.
Knakrack is one of the best Pokémon in the game
How rare is Kaumalat in the wild? In the wild, Kaumalat is also not very common. It spawns slightly more often in forest areas, while city centers are rather not frequent locations for Kaumalat.
Therefore, we may have to wait for an upcoming event or even a possible Community Day until Kaumalat becomes a bit more common.
What is the current situation with PvP? we spoke with Niantic about this:
The first Closed Beta of Astellia has been over for a few weeks now and the developers are evaluating player feedback. Some planned changes have already been announced in a forum post.
What are the main new features of the second beta? The focus of the second beta is primarily on the launcher, the combat system, and the upcoming item shop. The latter will be presented for the first time in its western form.
No exact date for this second beta has been announced yet. However, we will inform you when testing on Astellia continues.
Less downtime after combat
What were the issues with the combat system? In the players’ summary of the beta, the combat system was frequently criticized. Slow animations and long battles caused problems.
The long wait times between battles, in which players had to regenerate mana and health points, were also a sore point for many.
What changes are planned for the combat system? In the forum post, the developers agree with the feedback that the combat system is still not good and promise that work is being done on it.
For the second beta, adjustments to mana regeneration are already planned so that players do not have to wait so long outside of combat.
What is happening in PvP? The PvP will also be adjusted as part of the changes to the combat system. While there was no focus on this game mode in the first beta, players still had fun with it.
In PvP, the use of potions and crowd-control skills is of particular interest. From the perspective of many players, the potions were too strong and had too great an influence on the combat situation.
On the other hand, CC skills did not stack in their duration and were often too weak.
More personality for the Astels? An apparently frequently expressed wish is for more personality and more options for modifying the Astels.
According to their own statements, the developers appreciate the feedback but do not reveal whether any changes in this area are planned.
The second beta will be in German
What changes will be made to the client? During the first beta, many players had problems with the launcher. It did not download correctly and, above all, not quickly enough.
For the second beta, a launcher with download resume features, higher speeds, and support for German and French languages is planned.
The game settings and options are also set to be adjusted and expanded. The focus will be on hotkeys and additional audio and graphic settings.
Additionally, the developers are looking into the UI and will make changes. They are also considering how much individual influence they want to allow players.
What about gender lock and age? The focus of criticism has also been on the genders and the ages of the characters. However, the developers already announced before the beta that the gender binding will be dissolved.
The new criticism regarding the young age, particularly concerning the mage class, is also being considered by the developers. If the feedback is significant enough, Barunson E&A and Studio 8 would consider making adjustments.
What did we from MeinMMO think of the beta for Astellia? Check our summary:
In Monster Hunter World, everything is currently centered around the upcoming major DLC Iceborne, which will be released on September 6 for PS4 and Xbox One (PC in winter). To make the wait particularly tasty, Monster Hunter World is bringing back an event that is as rewarding for newcomers as it is for returning players.
The Astera Fest is coming back: As the Monster Hunter World developer Capcom announced on Twitter, the popular Astera Fest will return from the end of July to the end of August. The fest is ideal for picking up tons of armors, weapons, rewards, merchant discounts, or costumes.
What are the Astera Fests? The Astera Fests are a limited-time series of in-game events that promise great rewards for players. Each event has a specific theme such as a colorful spring or a spooky autumn, which is also reflected in the design of the game world.
The Astera Fest is a big party where hunters receive special items and tons of rewards
Players can expect during the events:
a boost to daily login bonuses
tickets for special equipment sets
cosmetic items
special event armors and weapons
vouchers and discounts at merchants
The special thing: The seasonal events usually take place spread throughout the year. Now, however, all 5 events will occur consecutively, leading up to the release of the Iceborne expansion. They are thus a kind of party countdown.
The links lead to older overviews of the events. However, the content is identical for each event, and you can use this to orient yourself on what will happen.
During the fests, the city of Astera will also be decorated
Event series as the perfect preparation for Iceborne DLC
Here’s why the events are worth it just before Iceborne: The events are extremely lucrative. You can easily grab a lot of great items that will quickly push your character ahead. This will make it easier for you.
You can forge strong gear and weapons much faster through all the bonuses to give the new monsters in Iceborne a proper beating.
With Iceborne it certainly won’t just get chilly – prepare your character and companion well.
Voices from the community: The announcement of the return of the Astera Fests was very positively received in the Monster Hunter World Subreddit.
The Redditor flinjager123 wrote: “As a new player, I’m very happy that I don’t have to wait a whole year.”
Dixby_Floppen writes: “This is probably the best thing they could have done. Now everyone can prepare for Iceborne.”
The end of Season 17 in Diablo 3 is in a few weeks. We will show you when we expect the start of Season 18 and what content is being speculated about.
Currently, Season 17 is active in Diablo 3. It runs with the seasonal theme of the Legacy of Nightmares and unlocks this bonus for all seasonal characters. Since the season has been running for several weeks now, players are wondering how much time they have left to participate.
When does Season 17 end? Unlike previous seasons, Blizzard wants to announce the end date for a season about 2 weeks before it ends.
A season in Diablo 3 usually lasts 3 months. Season 17 started on May 17 and is scheduled to end around mid or late August 2019.
They want to make an announcement at least 2 weeks before the end of a season.
When does Season 18 start? Usually, there is about a week of downtime between the end of one season and the start of a new season.
There were 7 days between the end of Season 14 and the start of Season 15
Almost a month passed between the end of Season 15 and the start of Season 16
There were only 5 days between the end of Season 16 and the start of Season 17
Once the end date of Season 17 is known, the start of Season 18 can be predicted more accurately. We are roughly aiming for the end of August. That would be on August 23 or August 30. But that is purely speculation for now.
Season 18 Theme – This seasonal theme is wished by the players
On social media, there is already speculation about which seasonal theme Blizzard could activate for Season 18.
The following theme wishes are often mentioned:
Double the amount of items for each slot in Kanai’s Cube
Multiple enchantments per item
Set bonuses in Kanai’s Cube
Companions also active in group play
No limitations on Paragon levels
Other players wish for a seasonal theme to make a season more challenging. With less time for great Nephalem Rifts or by waiving all 6-piece bonuses.
Seasonal themes have existed since Season 14. They are considered a seasonal bonus meant to make the seasons more appealing to players.
Fortbyte #29 has appeared in Fortnite ! You can find it under the tree in the Cabin of the Ruin. We will show you the exact location.
What is the task? The riddle surrounding Fortbyte #29 reads: “To be found under the tree in the Cabin of the Ruin”.
On the map of Season 9, we show you the exact location of the byte:
North of Frosty Flight, you will find the sought-after cabin
Fortbyte #29: Under the tree in the Cabin of the Ruin
Where should I search? For this byte, you need to go to the icy area of the map. There you will find a lonely house north of Frosty Flights. This belongs to the Ruin.
Enter this house and on the right side, you will find a large Christmas tree. Right behind this tree, you will find the Fortbyte.
Under the Christmas tree, you will find the Fortbyte
Watch out for campers: In the house, campers may also be hiding, hoping for easy kills. So don’t get caught while collecting.
This video will help you: We will embed a video of the exact location here. This way, you can’t miss the byte:
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What do Fortbytes bring? These electronic puzzle pieces can be found all over the map. Every day another byte is added.
If you have collected a total of 90 of the 100 Fortbytes, the Utopia Skin is waiting for you. If you have collected even more bytes, you can unlock further forms of this skin.
We will tell you which emotes can create fun effects or also ruin your raid. You should better not show your behind to the queen.
Where can you use the emotes? The special emotes can be used everywhere in the game, but only have a special effect in Azshara’s Eternal Palace. For that, you need to be in the later areas of the raid, the Queen’s court or in front of Azshara as the final boss herself. If you target Queen Azshara and use the emotes listed below, she has numerous punishments for you.
Those who annoy the queen will be punished.
What emotes are there? On Reddit, the user sdkphoenix published a list. At the end of a raid night, he simply tried all possible emotes on Queen Azshara and encountered many different results. Because depending on which emote you use, Azshara reacts with different effects. Most of them are quite funny or deadly.
Since the English emotes also work in the German client, but not vice versa, we have the English listing here:
/hug /kiss and /flirt – Those who show their affection to Azshara in this way temporarily switch sides. For a few seconds, this person can attack other players from the raid – however, the whole raid can retaliate.
/spit and /burp – The character wanders aimlessly, constantly vomiting and taking damage. Anyone hit by the vomit takes damage.
/rude – The player is stunned for 20 seconds and cannot be healed during this time.
/angry – The player is turned into a huge beast that the raid can attack.
/nosepick – The player becomes hostile to the raid and transformed into a giant slime. Other players standing in this slime receive a debuff and take damage.
/fart – The player becomes hostile and turns into a slowly moving cloud of gas. Other players in the cloud slowly suffocate and take damage.
/snub and /insult – The player is turned into a very slow snail. If another player steps on the snail, the snail player dies instantly.
/rasp – Anyone who uses this emote drastically reduces their speed. Additionally, they speak in Shath’Yar – the language of the Old Gods for a while.
/moon – Whoever shows Azshara their bare behind will feel her wrath. She disarms the player and temporarily robs them of all their clothing. Additionally, the player does less damage, receives less healing, and takes more damage.
/gloat – This emote still ensures that the player is immediately executed by Azshara.
Those who want to surprise their raid group during the next visit or lead a friend to certain doom will surely have fun with this list.
Will you try the emotes at your next raid night? Or have you already received a stern look from your raid leader?
The Casino DLC will soon be released in GTA Online. Players are eagerly waiting for Rockstar to present all the content. We will show you what is known about the Casino Update so far.
This is the mood in the community: In social networks, it is often read that players are impatiently waiting for announcements regarding the Casino DLC. Rockstar had already confirmed weeks ago that they are working on this building and plan to open it soon.
So far, Rockstar Games has been tight-lipped about content. However, players want to know what the new update will bring to the game. There are hopes for trailers and more detailed introductions. Images like this one from Reddit user Joe_MVP_16 are frequently shared and popular:
Players write:
“In the announcement, they said ‘later this summer.’ As summer started on June 21st and that was less than a month ago, we will have to wait a long time”
“Hopefully we will at least get a trailer this week”
What is known so far about the Casino DLC in GTA 5 Online?
When is the release? In the official announcement, Rockstar states that “The Diamond Casino & Resort” will open sometime this summer. Summer began on June 21st. The “Summer 2019” lasts until September 23rd – so Rockstar has time to release the Casino DLC by then.
There are mentions of a luck wheel that is said to offer the chance for “life-changing wins.” Challenging table games are also part of the casino. It is still unclear which games are specifically meant.
According to Rockstar, the casino will be “the largest and most extravagant opening in the sprawling metropolis of Los Santos.”
With what money do players play? The community is already pondering whether players can use their GTA dollars to pay their stakes in the gambling games. This is viewed skeptically, because GTA dollars can be unlocked with Shark Cards, which are purchased with “real money.” Will Rockstar allow players to gamble with these?
In Red Dead Online, there is also the option for gambling. There, players play poker. However, they use the normal in-game currency and not the premium currency. It is possible that in GTA Online there will be an extra currency that cannot be bought for real money to participate in gambling at the casino.
Where will the casino be located? The casino can be found in the eastern part of the map near the racetrack. The building has been there since the beginning of the online world in GTA Online, but it has been closed until now.
Once it opens, you will likely find a marker at that location.
Arcstriders have simply more fun in Destiny 2. Players have now found a combination of weapon, armor, and class perks that allows the Arcstrider Hunter to deal incredible melee damage. This build is currently being used to take down Riven from the “Last Wish” raid in close combat.
Which build is it? A new build for the Arcstrider is the talk of the Destiny 2 community. This leverages the perk Double-Punch and other gear to significantly increase melee damage.
The strategy is not entirely new. The perk Double-Punch could already be found in the Season of the Outlaw on the shotgun “One More Last Stand.” Now with the Season of Opulence, the shotgun “Emperor’s Courtesy” has come into play, which also features the perk.
What do you need for it? To get the most out of this build, you need the following three things:
A shotgun with the perk Double-Punch: “One More Last Stand” from the Gambit mode Reckoning or “Emperor’s Courtesy” from the raid Last Wish
The exotic Hunter gloves Liar’s Handshake
The top skill tree of the Arcstrider features the perk Combo Strike, which grants a temporarily increased melee damage and triggers health regeneration as soon as an enemy is eliminated.
This is combined with the perk Double-Punch of the shotguns: If an enemy is hit by each shotgun pellet of a shot, the melee damage is increased for a short time.
Liar’s Handshake contributes to the increase of melee damage
In addition, there are the exotic gloves Liar’s Handshake. With the perk Counterpunch, Guardians who use their Arc melee ability or get hit by a melee attack can follow up with a very powerful melee counterattack that even heals.
Depending on which shotgun is used, how many melee attacks are made, and how many shots hit, the damage can increase with all buffs to over 1.8 million, as Ehroar from the Clan Redeem calculates in his video:
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How to use the combo? With this combination, you can certainly impress your teammates in any strike. However, some truly crazy players, including the usual suspect Slayerage, use this tactic to take down Riven, the final boss of the Last Wish raid, solely in melee combat.
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A hidden title in Mechagon is likely to please many players. We will reveal to you how to become the “Trashmaster” in WoW – and especially how to remain one.
Mechagon in World of Warcraft is full of secrets. These extend not only to the island itself, but also beyond into the Dungeon Operation: Mechagon. There, players can earn a temporary title that is likely to appeal to all gnomes, goblins, or engineers. They become the “Trashmaster”. This is suitable for players who like to pull more trash mobs than planned.
How to
obtain the Trashmaster title
The
Trashmaster title comes in two forms. One is temporary and tied to an item.
How to get the temporary title: You must enter the Dungeon Operation: Mechagon and defeat the boss K.U.-J.O. This boss has a chance to drop the item “Cloak of the Trashmaster.” This is a cloak with an item level of 415, suitable for all classes. As an additional effect, the cloak has the equipping effect: “Equip the Cloak of the Trashmaster.”
This
may sound strange, but it ensures that your character receives the title Trashmaster for the duration.
How to make the title permanent: Once you have the cloak, you will keep the title only as long as you wear it. However, this can be changed. And who could elevate the player to the rank of Trashmaster better than Jani, the Loa of Trash? That is who you need to seek out. You will find him in many places in Zandalar when you click on small trash piles. Some locations of the trash piles we have here for you:
Zuldazar: Coordinates 62 / 49 or 66 / 17 or 72 / 41 or 63 / 21.
Nazmir: Coordinates 54 / 74 or 69 / 33 or 34 / 75 or 81 / 47.
Vol’dun: Coordinates 42 / 72 or 56 / 15 or 49 / 84 or 47 / 47.
Normally, you can exchange special items with Jani for treasure chests, but it also works with the cloak from Mechagon.
At such trash piles, you can meet the Loa of discarded items: Jani.
In
exchange for your Cloak of the Trashmaster, Jani will give you a “Richly Decorated Cloth” – which is basically the same cloak with identical stats, but without the temporary title. You will unlock the permanent version upon exchange!
Have you secured the title of Trashmaster yet? Or are you still farming the cloak?
The community of the space online game Elite Dangerous constantly sets itself new challenges. Now the players are planning an interesting expedition.
What are the players planning? After the last big trip, a new expedition is on the way. This will lead to the Witch Head Nebula. There, valuable resources are to be searched for.
Mining in Elite Dangerous
Extract Resources
Why is this expedition important? It seems that the resources needed for metal alloys are slowly running out in highly frequented areas. The main targets are palladium, superconductors, and insulation membranes.
Who is embarking on the journey? The three major factions Alliance, Empire, and Federation all want to head to the Witch Head Nebula to search for as many resources as possible.
This brings about a competitive struggle. You decide which faction you want to join.
What is the goal? The aim is to collect 14,000,000 materials by July 22.
When does it start? You can set off right away to visit the Witch Head Nebula and extract the needed resources.
Is there more behind it?
Why is the expedition so interesting? Players who have already set off have been able to intercept mysterious sensor data at certain locations where many resources are found. It seems that something more interesting might be happening here.
It seems that this event is about more than just collecting resources.
What speculations are there? Players believe that the mysterious Guardians could make an appearance. Perhaps they are upset that humans are extracting the resources.
Others believe it is simply regular scanner data. There is still a week to find out what is going on in the Witch Head Nebula.
On the field of the online card game Magic The Gathering: Arena, you can place a clickable cat using the Master Pass. However, clicking on it currently risks a ban.
Clicking on the gargoyle makes its wings flutter. The scorpion and the bird scurry away when clicked on.
Those who possess the Master Pass of Magic The Gathering: Arena get a nice cat. When clicked, it changes color.
Clicks on the cat in Magic The Gathering: Arena can lead to a ban! Source: Dotesports
Don’t click on the cat!
What is the purpose of these figures? Basically, the figures have no real function, except to shorten the waiting time between turns a bit. Players just click here and there, something happens and it doesn’t get boring so quickly when the opponent takes a bit longer.
What happens if you currently click on the cat? Multiple clicks on the cat can lead to a crash of the game. This is a bug.
Why is this problematic? It is not allowed to end the game prematurely. However, some players are now exploiting the cat bug to end a match they are losing. Cheating is not a good idea.
What are the consequences? Players of Magic The Gathering: Arena report that they receive a ban of up to five days if they frequently click on the cat. The developers make no distinction whether someone is aware of the bug or not.
Some players do not understand what is going on at all. They click on the cat while waiting and suddenly find themselves banned for five days.
Players are angry
Why are players surprised? Wizards of the Coast has not yet sent out an official statement that there is a bug with the cat. Therefore, many are not aware at all that they are doing something “wrong”.
Here’s why the players are angry: Without any indication that it is currently forbidden to click on the cat, some players are now getting into trouble. They obtained the Master Pass because it promises more EXP. However, if they are banned without prior warning, these players lose their chance for more EXP.
What does the situation look like now? It is advisable not to click on the cat for now. Wizards of the Coast is working on the issue and will fix the bug as soon as possible.
