A week and a half ago, the Auto Battler Dota Underlords by Valve launched and successfully debuted on Steam. However, the numbers have since plummeted. Is the hype around the game already over?
How did the launch of Dota Underlords go? With the launch of the new Auto Battler, Valve, the company behind Steam, must be very pleased. Just a few hours after the release of the open beta, almost 150,000 players were playing Underlords simultaneously.
On Sunday, June 23, at around 4:00 PM, the current all-time high of 202,254 concurrent players was reached.
At the same time, according to Sullygnome, between 350 and 600 different channels were streaming Underlords, with nearly 60,000 people watching at peak.
What is the situation today? After just over a week, the numbers are significantly sobering. The Steamcharts show a clear downward trend.
In the last 24 hours, only 111,805 players played Dota Underlords at peak (as of July 2 at 3:00 PM). The all-time low, not counting an hour without data, occurred last night at 1:00 AM with just 46,291 players.
On Twitch, only 127 to 307 different streamers were streaming Underlords in the last 24 hours and peaked at only 11,791 viewers.
Strong Competition and Different Game Mechanics Cause Decline
What caused the decline in player numbers? A significant impact on the player numbers of Dota Underlords is likely the release of Teamfight Tactics, the Auto Chess for League of Legends.
TFT created a large hype on Twitch even before its official release. On average, according to Sullygnomes, 95,538 viewers watched streams of Teamfight Tactics over the last 14 days, placing the game third behind LoL and Fortnite and well ahead of Dota 2 (6th place).
TFT benefits from a large LoL fanbase and also from mechanics that it implements differently. Dota Underlords has a game too simple item system, too little atmosphere, and too strong a mobile character for some players.
In contrast, Teamfight Tactics shines with a good item system and the carousel, which is very popular among many players.
The carousel in TFT
Is Dota Underlords a flop? Even though the numbers have dropped by almost 50%, Dota Underlords is likely not considered a flop from Valve’s perspective.
A decline after the release of a game is not unusual, and the numbers are still at a good level. With around 90,000 players on July 2 at 3:00 PM, it ranks 6th among the most played games on Steam at that moment.
Valve is likely also satisfied because their game Artifact, released in November 2018, performed significantly worse despite receiving much more promotion.
The upcoming shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
is said to feature a game mode called “Night Mode” according to a leak. In this mode, you play the map in complete darkness, providing a completely different gaming experience. Additionally, the potentially planned killstreaks were also revealed.
What is the Night Mode? According to the well-known YouTuber TheGamingRevolution, the new installment Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will have a game mode called Night Mode. The special aspect is:
The entire map is pitch black; you see nothing without wearing a night vision device
With the bulky night vision device on your head, you cannot aim through the scope
However, you have laser aiming devices that make shooting easier
Bright lights ruin your night vision, so it should be a lot of fun to throw items like Molotov cocktails near opponents to blind them
According to TheGamingRevolution, the Night Mode will be a variant of the regular maps in Modern Warfare. However, the maps in darkness are said to play entirely differently due to the altered lighting conditions than their daytime versions.
According to the leak, these are the new killstreaks from Modern Warfare
TheGamingRevolution has also provided information on the new killstreaks. These are rewards you get for achieving multiple kills in a row. According to his leak, the killstreaks are:
Personal Drone
Turret with Shield
Care Package
Jammer Drone
Cluster Strike
Cruise Missile
Team Drone
Precision Airstrike
Wilson (small remote-controlled tank)
Helicopter Gunner
Enhanced Drone
White Phosphorus
Vertical Takeoff Aircraft
Juggernaut
Pavelow Helicopter
AC-130 aircraft as a flying combat platform
Nuclear Bomb
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Fun Fact: The nuke at the end is available only after 25 kills, and it is supposed to kill all players and end the game. The fact that the absurdly well-armed AC-130 aircraft comes right after the nuke in terms of value is also an amusing detail.
TheGamingRevolution has also leaked information about a potential battle royale mode in Modern Warfare:
In Conan Exiles, you now have a little longer before your buildings disappear. At least on the official servers. Funcom aims to accommodate players who want to enjoy their vacation in the summer.
What is Conan Exiles changing? In a new forum post, Funcom announced that the decay timer has now been increased to 14 days. So if you can’t play Conan Exiles for a while, you won’t lose your buildings and your cool bases right away.
The setting is intended to be “temporary” and only work on official servers. It is available from now on and is supposed to be maintained until August. If you run your own server, you can set the decay duration yourself anyway.
What is the decay timer? The decay timer indicates how long a building part or a base remains before it first goes into a “abandoned” status and eventually disappears completely from the server.
Currently, the decay timer lasts a maximum of about seven days with an additional two days for the “abandoned” status. If you don’t log in during this time, you lose your buildings.
This setting is meant to prevent players from simply clogging up passages with ridiculously large constructions and then leaving, so that the server capacity and the best building spots aren’t exhausted because too many inactive players have built their castles.
What do I gain from this? For players, this means that they now have 14 days to log in again and not lose their beloved buildings – 16 days if they are sure that no one else will claim their spots during this time.
Since Conan Exiles became free for PS Plus, the timer on PS4 has already been set to 14 days. For PS4 players, this means that the timer will presumably revert to only one week starting in August.
The community thinks it’s good, but demands more
This is what players say about it: The change is received very positively. For some time now, players have been repeatedly requesting a longer timer so they can take a break of more than a week without problems.
Fans now hope that Funcom will continue down this path and keep the extended timer permanently in the game.
Do you need something to do in Conan Exiles this summer? Get the new armor:
In Destiny 2 there are many ways to earn valuable loot and increase your power level. However, players currently have few reasons to play Strikes, at least according to Bungie. They are not very effective for hunting new loot, and player interest is waning. But that is set to change.
What about the Strikes? Strikes were already an important part of the game in Destiny 1. They are self-contained stories that can be repeated. Strikes in Destiny are somewhat comparable to short dungeons.
In Destiny 2, player interest in Strikes seems to have faded a bit. Many Guardians complete their tasks, such as a daily Strike and three weekly Strikes, to earn the powerful reward, and then turn to other activities.
Bungie is aware of this and wants to make Strikes more interesting for players in the future, possibly with the next expansion Shadowkeep.
What does Bungie say about the Strikes? In a lengthy interview with PC Gamer, Luke Smith and Mark Noseworthy from Bungie spoke about the future of Destiny. Among other things, they addressed the Strikes, which currently provide little incentive for players to increase their power level, as Smith stated:
We want sources of powerful rewards to feel like a major, important, efficient use of players’ time. We want Strikes to always be useful. I think there is a broad recognition in the studio that Strikes are not as useful in the current game as they could be. There aren’t enough reasons to play them.
Smith indicated that the team constantly reviews the various activities in the game through which players can achieve a higher power level. They adjust them to ensure that the things players enjoy the most are also the most rewarding.
Will Strikes be like they were in Destiny 1?The US site Game Rant speculates based on the statements that Bungie may adjust the Strikes to be like they were in Destiny 1. In the original game, Strikes were a key part of the grind, especially for Guardians who did not regularly participate in raids.
In Strikes, Guardians had chances at specific loot that increased their power level, which was referred to as light level in Destiny 1. In the Strike playlist, players then had to be lucky for the particular dungeon they needed to come up. Because the items, such as specific weapons and armor pieces, were tied to each Strike and could be obtained from chests after defeating the final boss with rare skeleton keys.
Some players were dissatisfied with the games from the “PS Plus” offer in July. Now it is being addressed – because now you can expect the blockbuster title “Detroit: Become Human”.
Anyone who maintains a “PS Plus” subscription can not only play many titles online on the PlayStation 4, but also receives two free games each month as if they were “gifts”. Once downloaded, you can play the titles as long as you continue to pay for your subscription.
However, the PS Plus games for July 2019 were quite unpopular with players. How fitting that Sony has now acknowledged a mistake and explained that a different game will be offered!
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Which game is being removed? Sony has announced that “Pro Evolution Soccer 2019” will not be part of the free PS Plus program. You won’t be able to download the game as originally planned.
Which game will replace it? As a replacement, Sony is offering a true blockbuster. Anyone who maintains a “PS Plus” subscription in July can download the title “Detroit: Become Human”. This is a very story-driven game set in the near future. The player takes on the role of androids and must uncover malfunctions in their programming, as more and more robots are staging a revolt.
Is Detroit: Become Human worth it? Yes, yes and yes again. Anyone who enjoys an exciting story with significant player decision-making impact and has a penchant for the games of David Cage should not miss out on this adventure.
It also works wonderfully as a substitute for a “movie night”, as the game is more like an interactive film. However, those who cannot stand lengthy dialogues and quick-time events will probably not be very happy with Detroit.
Still in the tutorial, I learn more about the story and also about the special traits of me and my sister. However, I don’t want to reveal too much about the story to you.
This demon wants to deal with us in the tutorial
The Quest Wheel Has Not Been Reinvented
What are the quests like? The quest system in Astellia is not the game’s strength, in my opinion. Generally, they are quite average.
Run here and there, defeat certain enemies, and collect various items. So basic quests, but at least with clear markers on the map.
What I like about the quests: In my view, the quest system is also very fair. I leveled up to level 18 alone and did not encounter a quest that required me to invest an excessive amount of time.
The first eight levels are even quite fun because I could feel the progress well. After that, it became a bit monotonous.
However, the quest system has one significant drawback for me that is unrelated to its structure.
What I don’t like about the quests: I learned from Guild Wars 2 how wonderful playing together can be, even when not in a group. However, Astellia does not utilize this system.
So it still holds true the old rule: First come, first served. Whoever attacks the mob first gets the kill and the loot. This problem can only be avoided by forming a group.
In my opinion, a quest system like this is no longer really contemporary.
Is there Auto-Run? The tutorial already explains how to best handle quests. I simply click on the right side and activate auto-run.
This works well in Astellia, even if sometimes there are noticeable detours. However, I have not been stuck so far.
A view of the landscape of Astellia
Fights Are Not Dynamic but Skill-Rich
How does Astellia’s combat system work? In the beta test, I have only tried the Archer and the Warrior so far. Astellia relies on tab-targeting, but also on dynamic fights.
There is an evasion roll that I must use to avoid especially strong attacks from bosses. The evasion roll automatically interrupts all previous actions and has a cooldown of three seconds.
Personally, I find this roll a bit slow and it indirectly takes away some dynamism. In terms of gameplay flow, it cannot be compared to the evasion roll from Guild Wars 2.
I can use most skills of my two played classes even while moving, which is a significant plus. The number of skills is large and there are many different skill bars available, which should appeal to players of World of Warcraft.
What are Astels? The Astels are small companions that I can summon up to three at the same time, taking on roles such as healing, tanking, or dealing damage.
I can keep one Astel active permanently without experiencing any restrictions. Up to three Astels are possible at the same time, but the bar with AP empties faster then. This can be very confusing at first because there is no clear explanation.
Are the Astels a cool innovation? In my opinion, the Astels provide a cool addition to my own playstyle. In the beta, I had access to only six of the 33 possible Astels, but these were enough to rotate and experiment.
Especially in the open world, healer and tank Astels are extremely useful, especially when playing as DPS. In dungeons, DDs and additional healers are highly sought after.
A character and their three Astels
What Awaits You in Astellia’s Endgame
The legendary dungeons: To get a first feel for legendary dungeons, the developers of Astellia included an NPC who immediately set me to level 50 and gave me legendary equipment.
After completing a solo dungeon, the five legendary dungeons were unlocked for me. After a short group search, we ventured into the adventure with a tank, a healer, a mage, and me as an archer.
Even the first trash mobs were tiring because they lived so long. This is also a small issue in the open world as you level up.
We reached the first boss after a few wipes, but the fight was completely hopeless. Apparently, we first had to upgrade and improve our equipment and skills. However, both failed due to the needed materials.
The crafting: A significant part of the endgame is supposed to be the crafting, which allows you to create legendary equipment. The system is quite simple:
There are eight professions that you can learn with one character.
In addition, there are five gathering professions (mining, lumberjack, etc.) of which you can learn only two.
Through the professions, you can obtain not only equipment but also jewels and runes for upgrades, potions, and buff food.
A thorough testing on my part also fails here due to materials that must first be collected.
The PvP: My experiences with PvP are limited. I have had several duels in the open world and mostly lost. In the Duel Arena, I registered for a solo match, which, however, never started even after almost 50 minutes of waiting.
There is a leaderboard where you can see the best players and their ratings. However, I do not know how they started their matches.
Also, the area Avalon has not opened up to me in the test yet. There are three factions, and apparently, you assign yourself to a faction through the guild. After that, you can fight on the map, but I did not encounter any opponent while riding across the map for 20 minutes.
The 5 classes in the Astellia editor
Good MMORPG Without Huge Innovations
Can Astellia Quench the Hunger for a New Theme Park MMORPG? In about 12 hours of playtime, I have experienced a lot in Astellia. I leveled up, visited dungeons, and at least briefly sniffed into all areas of the game. And I’m satisfied.
Astellia leaves a good impression, plays very smoothly and almost without hiccups for North American servers and a beta test. Highlights are definitely the character editor, the Astels, the early mount, and also the story, which gets off to a good start.
However, I was relatively indifferent to the quests and the graphics. I find both decent but not overly positive. I also have mixed feelings about the combat system.
While it is not bad and has dynamic elements, both Guild Wars 2 and Black Desert Online impress me more in this regard. However, those who do not want to be constantly on the move and jumping from A to B will certainly feel comfortable in Astellia.
Screenshot while questing
It’s definitely too early for conclusions about dungeons, crafting, and PvP. Regarding the item shop and possible Pay2Win, we will learn more in the second closed beta. Astellia has already announced this.
All in all, Astellia seems solid and meets all the important features for a good, but not great MMORPG. The goal of orienting itself towards more traditional theme park MMOs is upheld by Astellia, although this also comes with very monotonous quests.
Also, when it comes to stealing quest mobs and the combat system, Astellia relies on old, though not necessarily positive, values. However, those who can make compromises in these areas and like the graphic style may well enjoy Astellia.
If you are not only interested in Astellia, here are other MMORPGs to look forward to in 2019:
However, the quest system has one significant drawback for me that is unrelated to its structure.
What I don’t like about the quests: I learned from Guild Wars 2 how wonderful playing together can be, even when not in a group. However, Astellia does not utilize this system.
So it still holds true the old rule: First come, first served. Whoever attacks the mob first gets the kill and the loot. This problem can only be avoided by forming a group.
In my opinion, a quest system like this is no longer really contemporary.
Is there Auto-Run? The tutorial already explains how to best handle quests. I simply click on the right side and activate auto-run.
This works well in Astellia, even if sometimes there are noticeable detours. However, I have not been stuck so far.
A view of the landscape of Astellia
Fights Are Not Dynamic but Skill-Rich
How does Astellia’s combat system work? In the beta test, I have only tried the Archer and the Warrior so far. Astellia relies on tab-targeting, but also on dynamic fights.
There is an evasion roll that I must use to avoid especially strong attacks from bosses. The evasion roll automatically interrupts all previous actions and has a cooldown of three seconds.
Personally, I find this roll a bit slow and it indirectly takes away some dynamism. In terms of gameplay flow, it cannot be compared to the evasion roll from Guild Wars 2.
I can use most skills of my two played classes even while moving, which is a significant plus. The number of skills is large and there are many different skill bars available, which should appeal to players of World of Warcraft.
What are Astels? The Astels are small companions that I can summon up to three at the same time, taking on roles such as healing, tanking, or dealing damage.
I can keep one Astel active permanently without experiencing any restrictions. Up to three Astels are possible at the same time, but the bar with AP empties faster then. This can be very confusing at first because there is no clear explanation.
Are the Astels a cool innovation? In my opinion, the Astels provide a cool addition to my own playstyle. In the beta, I had access to only six of the 33 possible Astels, but these were enough to rotate and experiment.
Especially in the open world, healer and tank Astels are extremely useful, especially when playing as DPS. In dungeons, DDs and additional healers are highly sought after.
A character and their three Astels
What Awaits You in Astellia’s Endgame
The legendary dungeons: To get a first feel for legendary dungeons, the developers of Astellia included an NPC who immediately set me to level 50 and gave me legendary equipment.
After completing a solo dungeon, the five legendary dungeons were unlocked for me. After a short group search, we ventured into the adventure with a tank, a healer, a mage, and me as an archer.
Even the first trash mobs were tiring because they lived so long. This is also a small issue in the open world as you level up.
We reached the first boss after a few wipes, but the fight was completely hopeless. Apparently, we first had to upgrade and improve our equipment and skills. However, both failed due to the needed materials.
The crafting: A significant part of the endgame is supposed to be the crafting, which allows you to create legendary equipment. The system is quite simple:
There are eight professions that you can learn with one character.
In addition, there are five gathering professions (mining, lumberjack, etc.) of which you can learn only two.
Through the professions, you can obtain not only equipment but also jewels and runes for upgrades, potions, and buff food.
A thorough testing on my part also fails here due to materials that must first be collected.
The PvP: My experiences with PvP are limited. I have had several duels in the open world and mostly lost. In the Duel Arena, I registered for a solo match, which, however, never started even after almost 50 minutes of waiting.
There is a leaderboard where you can see the best players and their ratings. However, I do not know how they started their matches.
Also, the area Avalon has not opened up to me in the test yet. There are three factions, and apparently, you assign yourself to a faction through the guild. After that, you can fight on the map, but I did not encounter any opponent while riding across the map for 20 minutes.
The 5 classes in the Astellia editor
Good MMORPG Without Huge Innovations
Can Astellia Quench the Hunger for a New Theme Park MMORPG? In about 12 hours of playtime, I have experienced a lot in Astellia. I leveled up, visited dungeons, and at least briefly sniffed into all areas of the game. And I’m satisfied.
Astellia leaves a good impression, plays very smoothly and almost without hiccups for North American servers and a beta test. Highlights are definitely the character editor, the Astels, the early mount, and also the story, which gets off to a good start.
However, I was relatively indifferent to the quests and the graphics. I find both decent but not overly positive. I also have mixed feelings about the combat system.
While it is not bad and has dynamic elements, both Guild Wars 2 and Black Desert Online impress me more in this regard. However, those who do not want to be constantly on the move and jumping from A to B will certainly feel comfortable in Astellia.
Screenshot while questing
It’s definitely too early for conclusions about dungeons, crafting, and PvP. Regarding the item shop and possible Pay2Win, we will learn more in the second closed beta. Astellia has already announced this.
All in all, Astellia seems solid and meets all the important features for a good, but not great MMORPG. The goal of orienting itself towards more traditional theme park MMOs is upheld by Astellia, although this also comes with very monotonous quests.
Also, when it comes to stealing quest mobs and the combat system, Astellia relies on old, though not necessarily positive, values. However, those who can make compromises in these areas and like the graphic style may well enjoy Astellia.
If you are not only interested in Astellia, here are other MMORPGs to look forward to in 2019:
Still in the tutorial, I learn more about the story and also about the special traits of me and my sister. However, I don’t want to reveal too much about the story to you.
This demon wants to deal with us in the tutorial
The Quest Wheel Has Not Been Reinvented
What are the quests like? The quest system in Astellia is not the game’s strength, in my opinion. Generally, they are quite average.
Run here and there, defeat certain enemies, and collect various items. So basic quests, but at least with clear markers on the map.
What I like about the quests: In my view, the quest system is also very fair. I leveled up to level 18 alone and did not encounter a quest that required me to invest an excessive amount of time.
The first eight levels are even quite fun because I could feel the progress well. After that, it became a bit monotonous.
However, the quest system has one significant drawback for me that is unrelated to its structure.
What I don’t like about the quests: I learned from Guild Wars 2 how wonderful playing together can be, even when not in a group. However, Astellia does not utilize this system.
So it still holds true the old rule: First come, first served. Whoever attacks the mob first gets the kill and the loot. This problem can only be avoided by forming a group.
In my opinion, a quest system like this is no longer really contemporary.
Is there Auto-Run? The tutorial already explains how to best handle quests. I simply click on the right side and activate auto-run.
This works well in Astellia, even if sometimes there are noticeable detours. However, I have not been stuck so far.
A view of the landscape of Astellia
Fights Are Not Dynamic but Skill-Rich
How does Astellia’s combat system work? In the beta test, I have only tried the Archer and the Warrior so far. Astellia relies on tab-targeting, but also on dynamic fights.
There is an evasion roll that I must use to avoid especially strong attacks from bosses. The evasion roll automatically interrupts all previous actions and has a cooldown of three seconds.
Personally, I find this roll a bit slow and it indirectly takes away some dynamism. In terms of gameplay flow, it cannot be compared to the evasion roll from Guild Wars 2.
I can use most skills of my two played classes even while moving, which is a significant plus. The number of skills is large and there are many different skill bars available, which should appeal to players of World of Warcraft.
What are Astels? The Astels are small companions that I can summon up to three at the same time, taking on roles such as healing, tanking, or dealing damage.
I can keep one Astel active permanently without experiencing any restrictions. Up to three Astels are possible at the same time, but the bar with AP empties faster then. This can be very confusing at first because there is no clear explanation.
Are the Astels a cool innovation? In my opinion, the Astels provide a cool addition to my own playstyle. In the beta, I had access to only six of the 33 possible Astels, but these were enough to rotate and experiment.
Especially in the open world, healer and tank Astels are extremely useful, especially when playing as DPS. In dungeons, DDs and additional healers are highly sought after.
A character and their three Astels
What Awaits You in Astellia’s Endgame
The legendary dungeons: To get a first feel for legendary dungeons, the developers of Astellia included an NPC who immediately set me to level 50 and gave me legendary equipment.
After completing a solo dungeon, the five legendary dungeons were unlocked for me. After a short group search, we ventured into the adventure with a tank, a healer, a mage, and me as an archer.
Even the first trash mobs were tiring because they lived so long. This is also a small issue in the open world as you level up.
We reached the first boss after a few wipes, but the fight was completely hopeless. Apparently, we first had to upgrade and improve our equipment and skills. However, both failed due to the needed materials.
The crafting: A significant part of the endgame is supposed to be the crafting, which allows you to create legendary equipment. The system is quite simple:
There are eight professions that you can learn with one character.
In addition, there are five gathering professions (mining, lumberjack, etc.) of which you can learn only two.
Through the professions, you can obtain not only equipment but also jewels and runes for upgrades, potions, and buff food.
A thorough testing on my part also fails here due to materials that must first be collected.
The PvP: My experiences with PvP are limited. I have had several duels in the open world and mostly lost. In the Duel Arena, I registered for a solo match, which, however, never started even after almost 50 minutes of waiting.
There is a leaderboard where you can see the best players and their ratings. However, I do not know how they started their matches.
Also, the area Avalon has not opened up to me in the test yet. There are three factions, and apparently, you assign yourself to a faction through the guild. After that, you can fight on the map, but I did not encounter any opponent while riding across the map for 20 minutes.
The 5 classes in the Astellia editor
Good MMORPG Without Huge Innovations
Can Astellia Quench the Hunger for a New Theme Park MMORPG? In about 12 hours of playtime, I have experienced a lot in Astellia. I leveled up, visited dungeons, and at least briefly sniffed into all areas of the game. And I’m satisfied.
Astellia leaves a good impression, plays very smoothly and almost without hiccups for North American servers and a beta test. Highlights are definitely the character editor, the Astels, the early mount, and also the story, which gets off to a good start.
However, I was relatively indifferent to the quests and the graphics. I find both decent but not overly positive. I also have mixed feelings about the combat system.
While it is not bad and has dynamic elements, both Guild Wars 2 and Black Desert Online impress me more in this regard. However, those who do not want to be constantly on the move and jumping from A to B will certainly feel comfortable in Astellia.
Screenshot while questing
It’s definitely too early for conclusions about dungeons, crafting, and PvP. Regarding the item shop and possible Pay2Win, we will learn more in the second closed beta. Astellia has already announced this.
All in all, Astellia seems solid and meets all the important features for a good, but not great MMORPG. The goal of orienting itself towards more traditional theme park MMOs is upheld by Astellia, although this also comes with very monotonous quests.
Also, when it comes to stealing quest mobs and the combat system, Astellia relies on old, though not necessarily positive, values. However, those who can make compromises in these areas and like the graphic style may well enjoy Astellia.
If you are not only interested in Astellia, here are other MMORPGs to look forward to in 2019:
Nearly a week ran the first Closed Beta for the Asia MMORPG Astellia. Our author Alexander has played this extensively and wants to share his conclusion with you here.
What is Astellia? Astellia is a Buy-to-Play MMORPG from Studio 8 and Barunson E&A. It was released back in December 2018 in South Korea and was quite successful there for several months. Currently, it ranks 68th among the most played games according to Multiclick.
The Asia MMO offers you five different classes and features the Astels as a unique aspect. Otherwise, it aims to align itself more with traditional theme park MMOs and present them in a new guise.
In the endgame, it relies on legendary dungeons, PvP arenas, and the area Avalon, which is said to be comparable to the World vs. World from Guild Wars 2.
When is Astellia supposed to be released? The release is currently scheduled for the third quarter of 2019. Until then, there will be at least one more beta test.
Currently, Astellia is even the only major MMORPG we can confidently say will come out this year and even relatively soon. Can Astellia quench the thirst of MMORPG fans looking for a good new theme park MMO and also capitalize on it – or will the game meet the same fate as Bless?
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What can the character editor do? As is common with many Asian MMORPGs, the character editor in Astellia offers a wide range of options for character customization.
After choosing a class, where there is a gender lock in the beta, I have the option to use one of 20 pre-made presets or customize every detail myself.
No matter if eyes, nose, or mouth, I can express myself even in the smallest details. I was particularly impressed by the 20 different pupils with 25 different colors each. There are also 58 different skin tones, with differences so subtle that I hardly noticed them.
With such a large selection, one thing must not be missing: the save function. And Astellia has thought of that too. There seems to be no restrictions either. During testing, I made over 150 saves.
Character Editor with many details
Good but Not Outstanding Graphics
Can Astellia’s graphics impress? The game starts with a cutscene introducing the Astel Rota. This video looks extremely beautiful but does not reflect the in-game graphics, as I would quickly find out.
The graphics of the game are certainly well done, but no real standout. It’s a positive aspect that content from areas is not reloaded and suddenly appears, but are already clearly visible from a distance.
I also find the effects in the game pleasant. They are clear and not too overloaded, as is the case in some other MMORPGs. Instances with four players therefore never felt overwhelming.
However, I noticed a negative blurring effect (Blur). Even on low settings, I could never completely get rid of it.
The character in the middle of battle
Early Mount and Early Action
What happens at the start of the game? After character creation, it goes into a kind of tutorial. I start by learning the controls and a brief introduction to combat.
After the first movements and the combat arena, Astellia already gives me a mount so that I do not have to walk too long during the tutorial. But before I could really pick up speed with it, demons were already attacking my little sister Fey.
I arrive too late, but luckily my first Astel Rota appears and attacks the enemy. Together we succeed in rescuing my sister Fey, who is now safe.
Especially in the open world, healer and tank Astels are extremely useful, especially when playing as DPS. In dungeons, DDs and additional healers are highly sought after.
A character and their three Astels
What Awaits You in Astellia’s Endgame
The legendary dungeons: To get a first feel for legendary dungeons, the developers of Astellia included an NPC who immediately set me to level 50 and gave me legendary equipment.
After completing a solo dungeon, the five legendary dungeons were unlocked for me. After a short group search, we ventured into the adventure with a tank, a healer, a mage, and me as an archer.
Even the first trash mobs were tiring because they lived so long. This is also a small issue in the open world as you level up.
We reached the first boss after a few wipes, but the fight was completely hopeless. Apparently, we first had to upgrade and improve our equipment and skills. However, both failed due to the needed materials.
The crafting: A significant part of the endgame is supposed to be the crafting, which allows you to create legendary equipment. The system is quite simple:
There are eight professions that you can learn with one character.
In addition, there are five gathering professions (mining, lumberjack, etc.) of which you can learn only two.
Through the professions, you can obtain not only equipment but also jewels and runes for upgrades, potions, and buff food.
A thorough testing on my part also fails here due to materials that must first be collected.
The PvP: My experiences with PvP are limited. I have had several duels in the open world and mostly lost. In the Duel Arena, I registered for a solo match, which, however, never started even after almost 50 minutes of waiting.
There is a leaderboard where you can see the best players and their ratings. However, I do not know how they started their matches.
Also, the area Avalon has not opened up to me in the test yet. There are three factions, and apparently, you assign yourself to a faction through the guild. After that, you can fight on the map, but I did not encounter any opponent while riding across the map for 20 minutes.
The 5 classes in the Astellia editor
Good MMORPG Without Huge Innovations
Can Astellia Quench the Hunger for a New Theme Park MMORPG? In about 12 hours of playtime, I have experienced a lot in Astellia. I leveled up, visited dungeons, and at least briefly sniffed into all areas of the game. And I’m satisfied.
Astellia leaves a good impression, plays very smoothly and almost without hiccups for North American servers and a beta test. Highlights are definitely the character editor, the Astels, the early mount, and also the story, which gets off to a good start.
However, I was relatively indifferent to the quests and the graphics. I find both decent but not overly positive. I also have mixed feelings about the combat system.
While it is not bad and has dynamic elements, both Guild Wars 2 and Black Desert Online impress me more in this regard. However, those who do not want to be constantly on the move and jumping from A to B will certainly feel comfortable in Astellia.
Screenshot while questing
It’s definitely too early for conclusions about dungeons, crafting, and PvP. Regarding the item shop and possible Pay2Win, we will learn more in the second closed beta. Astellia has already announced this.
All in all, Astellia seems solid and meets all the important features for a good, but not great MMORPG. The goal of orienting itself towards more traditional theme park MMOs is upheld by Astellia, although this also comes with very monotonous quests.
Also, when it comes to stealing quest mobs and the combat system, Astellia relies on old, though not necessarily positive, values. However, those who can make compromises in these areas and like the graphic style may well enjoy Astellia.
If you are not only interested in Astellia, here are other MMORPGs to look forward to in 2019:
However, the quest system has one significant drawback for me that is unrelated to its structure.
What I don’t like about the quests: I learned from Guild Wars 2 how wonderful playing together can be, even when not in a group. However, Astellia does not utilize this system.
So it still holds true the old rule: First come, first served. Whoever attacks the mob first gets the kill and the loot. This problem can only be avoided by forming a group.
In my opinion, a quest system like this is no longer really contemporary.
Is there Auto-Run? The tutorial already explains how to best handle quests. I simply click on the right side and activate auto-run.
This works well in Astellia, even if sometimes there are noticeable detours. However, I have not been stuck so far.
A view of the landscape of Astellia
Fights Are Not Dynamic but Skill-Rich
How does Astellia’s combat system work? In the beta test, I have only tried the Archer and the Warrior so far. Astellia relies on tab-targeting, but also on dynamic fights.
There is an evasion roll that I must use to avoid especially strong attacks from bosses. The evasion roll automatically interrupts all previous actions and has a cooldown of three seconds.
Personally, I find this roll a bit slow and it indirectly takes away some dynamism. In terms of gameplay flow, it cannot be compared to the evasion roll from Guild Wars 2.
I can use most skills of my two played classes even while moving, which is a significant plus. The number of skills is large and there are many different skill bars available, which should appeal to players of World of Warcraft.
What are Astels? The Astels are small companions that I can summon up to three at the same time, taking on roles such as healing, tanking, or dealing damage.
I can keep one Astel active permanently without experiencing any restrictions. Up to three Astels are possible at the same time, but the bar with AP empties faster then. This can be very confusing at first because there is no clear explanation.
Are the Astels a cool innovation? In my opinion, the Astels provide a cool addition to my own playstyle. In the beta, I had access to only six of the 33 possible Astels, but these were enough to rotate and experiment.
Especially in the open world, healer and tank Astels are extremely useful, especially when playing as DPS. In dungeons, DDs and additional healers are highly sought after.
A character and their three Astels
What Awaits You in Astellia’s Endgame
The legendary dungeons: To get a first feel for legendary dungeons, the developers of Astellia included an NPC who immediately set me to level 50 and gave me legendary equipment.
After completing a solo dungeon, the five legendary dungeons were unlocked for me. After a short group search, we ventured into the adventure with a tank, a healer, a mage, and me as an archer.
Even the first trash mobs were tiring because they lived so long. This is also a small issue in the open world as you level up.
We reached the first boss after a few wipes, but the fight was completely hopeless. Apparently, we first had to upgrade and improve our equipment and skills. However, both failed due to the needed materials.
The crafting: A significant part of the endgame is supposed to be the crafting, which allows you to create legendary equipment. The system is quite simple:
There are eight professions that you can learn with one character.
In addition, there are five gathering professions (mining, lumberjack, etc.) of which you can learn only two.
Through the professions, you can obtain not only equipment but also jewels and runes for upgrades, potions, and buff food.
A thorough testing on my part also fails here due to materials that must first be collected.
The PvP: My experiences with PvP are limited. I have had several duels in the open world and mostly lost. In the Duel Arena, I registered for a solo match, which, however, never started even after almost 50 minutes of waiting.
There is a leaderboard where you can see the best players and their ratings. However, I do not know how they started their matches.
Also, the area Avalon has not opened up to me in the test yet. There are three factions, and apparently, you assign yourself to a faction through the guild. After that, you can fight on the map, but I did not encounter any opponent while riding across the map for 20 minutes.
The 5 classes in the Astellia editor
Good MMORPG Without Huge Innovations
Can Astellia Quench the Hunger for a New Theme Park MMORPG? In about 12 hours of playtime, I have experienced a lot in Astellia. I leveled up, visited dungeons, and at least briefly sniffed into all areas of the game. And I’m satisfied.
Astellia leaves a good impression, plays very smoothly and almost without hiccups for North American servers and a beta test. Highlights are definitely the character editor, the Astels, the early mount, and also the story, which gets off to a good start.
However, I was relatively indifferent to the quests and the graphics. I find both decent but not overly positive. I also have mixed feelings about the combat system.
While it is not bad and has dynamic elements, both Guild Wars 2 and Black Desert Online impress me more in this regard. However, those who do not want to be constantly on the move and jumping from A to B will certainly feel comfortable in Astellia.
Screenshot while questing
It’s definitely too early for conclusions about dungeons, crafting, and PvP. Regarding the item shop and possible Pay2Win, we will learn more in the second closed beta. Astellia has already announced this.
All in all, Astellia seems solid and meets all the important features for a good, but not great MMORPG. The goal of orienting itself towards more traditional theme park MMOs is upheld by Astellia, although this also comes with very monotonous quests.
Also, when it comes to stealing quest mobs and the combat system, Astellia relies on old, though not necessarily positive, values. However, those who can make compromises in these areas and like the graphic style may well enjoy Astellia.
If you are not only interested in Astellia, here are other MMORPGs to look forward to in 2019:
Still in the tutorial, I learn more about the story and also about the special traits of me and my sister. However, I don’t want to reveal too much about the story to you.
This demon wants to deal with us in the tutorial
The Quest Wheel Has Not Been Reinvented
What are the quests like? The quest system in Astellia is not the game’s strength, in my opinion. Generally, they are quite average.
Run here and there, defeat certain enemies, and collect various items. So basic quests, but at least with clear markers on the map.
What I like about the quests: In my view, the quest system is also very fair. I leveled up to level 18 alone and did not encounter a quest that required me to invest an excessive amount of time.
The first eight levels are even quite fun because I could feel the progress well. After that, it became a bit monotonous.
However, the quest system has one significant drawback for me that is unrelated to its structure.
What I don’t like about the quests: I learned from Guild Wars 2 how wonderful playing together can be, even when not in a group. However, Astellia does not utilize this system.
So it still holds true the old rule: First come, first served. Whoever attacks the mob first gets the kill and the loot. This problem can only be avoided by forming a group.
In my opinion, a quest system like this is no longer really contemporary.
Is there Auto-Run? The tutorial already explains how to best handle quests. I simply click on the right side and activate auto-run.
This works well in Astellia, even if sometimes there are noticeable detours. However, I have not been stuck so far.
A view of the landscape of Astellia
Fights Are Not Dynamic but Skill-Rich
How does Astellia’s combat system work? In the beta test, I have only tried the Archer and the Warrior so far. Astellia relies on tab-targeting, but also on dynamic fights.
There is an evasion roll that I must use to avoid especially strong attacks from bosses. The evasion roll automatically interrupts all previous actions and has a cooldown of three seconds.
Personally, I find this roll a bit slow and it indirectly takes away some dynamism. In terms of gameplay flow, it cannot be compared to the evasion roll from Guild Wars 2.
I can use most skills of my two played classes even while moving, which is a significant plus. The number of skills is large and there are many different skill bars available, which should appeal to players of World of Warcraft.
What are Astels? The Astels are small companions that I can summon up to three at the same time, taking on roles such as healing, tanking, or dealing damage.
I can keep one Astel active permanently without experiencing any restrictions. Up to three Astels are possible at the same time, but the bar with AP empties faster then. This can be very confusing at first because there is no clear explanation.
Are the Astels a cool innovation? In my opinion, the Astels provide a cool addition to my own playstyle. In the beta, I had access to only six of the 33 possible Astels, but these were enough to rotate and experiment.
Especially in the open world, healer and tank Astels are extremely useful, especially when playing as DPS. In dungeons, DDs and additional healers are highly sought after.
A character and their three Astels
What Awaits You in Astellia’s Endgame
The legendary dungeons: To get a first feel for legendary dungeons, the developers of Astellia included an NPC who immediately set me to level 50 and gave me legendary equipment.
After completing a solo dungeon, the five legendary dungeons were unlocked for me. After a short group search, we ventured into the adventure with a tank, a healer, a mage, and me as an archer.
Even the first trash mobs were tiring because they lived so long. This is also a small issue in the open world as you level up.
We reached the first boss after a few wipes, but the fight was completely hopeless. Apparently, we first had to upgrade and improve our equipment and skills. However, both failed due to the needed materials.
The crafting: A significant part of the endgame is supposed to be the crafting, which allows you to create legendary equipment. The system is quite simple:
There are eight professions that you can learn with one character.
In addition, there are five gathering professions (mining, lumberjack, etc.) of which you can learn only two.
Through the professions, you can obtain not only equipment but also jewels and runes for upgrades, potions, and buff food.
A thorough testing on my part also fails here due to materials that must first be collected.
The PvP: My experiences with PvP are limited. I have had several duels in the open world and mostly lost. In the Duel Arena, I registered for a solo match, which, however, never started even after almost 50 minutes of waiting.
There is a leaderboard where you can see the best players and their ratings. However, I do not know how they started their matches.
Also, the area Avalon has not opened up to me in the test yet. There are three factions, and apparently, you assign yourself to a faction through the guild. After that, you can fight on the map, but I did not encounter any opponent while riding across the map for 20 minutes.
The 5 classes in the Astellia editor
Good MMORPG Without Huge Innovations
Can Astellia Quench the Hunger for a New Theme Park MMORPG? In about 12 hours of playtime, I have experienced a lot in Astellia. I leveled up, visited dungeons, and at least briefly sniffed into all areas of the game. And I’m satisfied.
Astellia leaves a good impression, plays very smoothly and almost without hiccups for North American servers and a beta test. Highlights are definitely the character editor, the Astels, the early mount, and also the story, which gets off to a good start.
However, I was relatively indifferent to the quests and the graphics. I find both decent but not overly positive. I also have mixed feelings about the combat system.
While it is not bad and has dynamic elements, both Guild Wars 2 and Black Desert Online impress me more in this regard. However, those who do not want to be constantly on the move and jumping from A to B will certainly feel comfortable in Astellia.
Screenshot while questing
It’s definitely too early for conclusions about dungeons, crafting, and PvP. Regarding the item shop and possible Pay2Win, we will learn more in the second closed beta. Astellia has already announced this.
All in all, Astellia seems solid and meets all the important features for a good, but not great MMORPG. The goal of orienting itself towards more traditional theme park MMOs is upheld by Astellia, although this also comes with very monotonous quests.
Also, when it comes to stealing quest mobs and the combat system, Astellia relies on old, though not necessarily positive, values. However, those who can make compromises in these areas and like the graphic style may well enjoy Astellia.
If you are not only interested in Astellia, here are other MMORPGs to look forward to in 2019:
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In Fortnite Fortbyte #75 has appeared. You can find it in a hangar. We will show you the exact location.
What is the task? The riddle surrounding this Fortbyte is: “Found in a hangar”
We will show you on the Season 9 map where you can find the sought-after byte:
In the far southwest, at Frosty Flights, you will find Fortbyte #75
Fortbyte #75 can be found in a hangar
Where is the byte hidden? For Fortbyte #75, you just need to fly to Frosty Flights. There are two large hangars. In the right hangar, when you stand directly in front of it, you will find the sought-after Fortbyte.
You simply have to run all the way to the back and under a large shelf, you will then find the byte.
Under the shelf in the corner lies the Fortbyte
Watch out for the surroundings: Campers like to wait for you at the Fortbyte locations. So don’t get caught while collecting.
This video helps: We will embed a video here that shows the exact location. You shouldn’t have any issues finding it:
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What exactly are Fortbytes? These electronic puzzle pieces have been in the game since Season 9. Every day you have to find another byte, which is hidden somewhere on the map.
If you have 90 of the total 100 Fortbytes, you will get the Utopia skin.
Many players in WoW have some issues with their daily quests. Blizzard intervenes and simplifies especially the tasks related to rare enemies.
A few hotfixes have significantly eased several tasks in Nazjatar, the new area in World of Warcraft. Those struggling to find rare enemies can now breathe a sigh of relief. They now have more health points and are easier to distinguish.
What has changed? One of the daily missions required players to find and kill a total of 3 rare enemies in Nazjatar. However, as the enemies actually appear very rarely, this could often take several hours. Now, for the quest, it is only necessary to find and kill a single rare foe.
Those looking for rare enemies often have to wander through the wilderness for minutes.
Rare spawns have more health points: At the same time, Blizzard has increased the health points of some rare spawns that previously had too few. Players often saw the promising star flash on the mini-map, but the enemy was already dead before they could reach it. Now it should be easier to at least land a hit on the enemy before it dies. Additionally, the health points of rare spawns now scale faster with the number of players attacking them. This also increases their lifespan by a few seconds. This affects most rare spawns in Mechagon and Nazjatar.
Clear identifier for rare enemies: Another problem was that enemies of special elite quests were also marked with a silver dragon, leading players to mistake them for rare spawns. This was not the case and caused confusion when players then defeated the enemy. Blizzard has now given these enemies the normal “elite” symbol, the golden dragon. Now only rare foes in Nazjatar should have a silver dragon portrait.
Elite Nagas for quests are now clearly distinguishable from rare spawns.
Other quests have also been simplified: Already on the first day of Patch 8.2 Azshara’s Rise, Blizzard simplified a number of quests. The puzzle quests, where one has to play a round of “Bejeweled” to combine matching runes, have been massively simplified. Now you only have to eliminate a certain number of matching runes. Previously, it was necessary to achieve exact combinations – for example, to destroy 5 red runes in one go. This was too difficult for many players.
Do you think it’s good that Blizzard is making the most annoying quests easier? Or should there still be some tougher and more time-consuming tasks in Nazjatar?
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The LoL pro and Twitch streamer Yilang “Doublelift” Peng struggles with his own league in the League of Legends. The 25-year-old is convinced after Rift Rivals that the LCS is just trash. You can already see that from the many imported mercenaries.
Who is Doublelift? At 25, Doublelift is one of the veterans in League of Legends. He has seen almost everything. He is one of the most well-known LoL players in North America.
He was with Team Solo Mid for many years and has been the ADC of Team Liquid since November 2017. With 1.2 million viewers, Doublelift also has a fairly large Twitch channel.
A comic version of Doublelift appeared in the major music videos from Riot Games.
This is how he sees the Rift Rivals: In the recently held showcase match, Rift Rivals, 3 US teams faced off against 3 teams from Europe. Team Liquid looked the best among the US teams. But overall, Rift Rivals was a dismantling for the US teams.
Doublelift says: “It feels good that we performed the best. But every NA team tried their absolute best to win, and every EU team just seemed to play around and still won quite easily or was at least close.”
Doublelift says that this weighs heavily on the morale, but the competition itself is just trash. It is terrible here.
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What is the problem? Doublelift sees several issues:
On one hand, there are too many imports in NA, almost half of all players actually grew up in other regions.
The environment in which players grow up in NA is just bad.
This is how Doublelift sees himself: On a positive note, Doublelift says he is one of the few exceptions in the USA who has what it takes to be a top player in a world championship team. He would have a realistic chance to be a top ADC there. He has similar praise for Jake Kevin “Xmithie” Puchero, the jungler of Team Liquid. Doublelift also sees potential in him.
But the rest of the region needs to work harder, put in more effort, and also get their teammates to try harder.
Doublelift says: “I also admit to streaming Solo Queue with the attitude of ‘I don’t care’ – that’s really not a good mindset.”
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Battle Royale games like Apex Legends have particularly captivated our author Jürgen. Read here why Battle Royale is the best genre among online games for him.
And that’s exactly where I experienced once more in a nearly perfect round why the Battle Royale genre is simply one of the best there is in online games right now.
Battle Royale can be really frustrating …
This is how the perfect round came about: Every round of Battle Royale is a huge gamble. It can go extremely well, or you can just have bad luck, lousy teammates, or both. Then the round quickly goes down the drain, and you’re left with frustration.
Then it’s even more annoying when you find yourself back in the lobby shortly after and haven’t accomplished anything. “Oh, screw it, one more!” was nevertheless my motto, because who knows when I’ll get to play again.
So I quickly started one last round at midnight and hoped for the best.
The perfect round of Battle Royale!
I seriously didn’t expect to have a good round. At that time, I would has been glad if I had made it to mid-game and gotten one or two kills. And indeed, the start was really terrible.
This is how badly the start went: We landed at Skull Town and there was nothing! Not even a shabby Mozambique piece of junk was lying around. Instead, I immediately came under fire after landing because some lousy enemy dog had of course found a weapon and was shooting cheerfully.
I was just running around like a startled chicken and couldn’t do much except ping opponents. Fortunately, my team was quick and took out the enemies I marked quickly.
I picked up a Peacekeeper shotgun from the corpses and soon got lucky and found the (extremely cool) upgrade for tighter spread. Too bad I shortly thereafter got killed by a Caustic from the until then still unrecognized second enemy team. But my teammates were really on the ball, killed the Caustic, and brought me back up.
From then on, our victory march was unstoppable!
This is how the top round continued: My team and I used nonverbal communication in Apex exemplary and methodically slaughtered our way through several enemy teams. The following highlights were particularly intense:
During the 3rd ring, there was a brutal slaughter when we quickly wanted to find safety in the zone and encountered an entire team that was also fleeing. The scene resembled a stampede of wild animals fleeing from a forest fire. Since I was providing enough healing as Lifeline, we were able to win that brutal grueling fight.
Shortly thereafter, we were surprised by a well-fortified enemy at a choke point. He completely killed one of our teammates and could barely be defeated by us. But his buddies were still there and were firing back fiercely. Fortunately, my remaining comrade threw a smoke grenade, I grabbed the banner from the dead guy, and ran like crazy to the nearby respawn beacon, rezzed the teammate, and healed him immediately so he could get his gear back from the corpse. In no time, we were back to full strength and won that close fight as well.
I had gotten so used to my fully equipped shotgun and didn’t want to switch it. But I ran out of shotgun shells, and in the end, I had to defend myself with the sniper in close combat and won a tight fight more through luck than skill.
This is how the round ended: Little by little, the space got tighter, and in the end, there was only one enemy left. He had fortified himself well, but the now really deadly zone forced him quickly out of cover, and we had the superior elevated position.
So the enemy went down like Anakin in Star Wars III, and we blasted him from above like a defenseless rabbit! Victory was ours!
The perfect success experience in a short time
That’s why Battle Royale offers the perfect success experience: The round described above was an absolute rollercoaster of emotions. I’ve only had a similar success experience during epic boss fights in my active MMORPG raid times or when I brought a campaign in my tabletop round to an epic climax after many weeks.
Can a win in Battle Royale top these experiences? Certainly not, but the joy is still very high, and BR has a decisive advantage:
I can theoretically have this awesome experience in 30 minutes. Every single BR round could be as thrilling as described above. This way, Battle Royale not only triggers my desire for satisfying successes but also my penchant for positive surprises.
For the same reason, I also like loot boxes. You don’t know what’s inside, and if it’s something good, you’re happy. If not, you can always open a new box. That’s how Battle Royale works. I start a round, expect nothing, but I’m happy about anything that is better than a total wipe right at the beginning.
These are the temporal advantages of BR: And unlike MMORPG raids, where you often spend the whole week trying to find enough good players who all understand the boss mechanics and don’t rage quit after three wipes or start bickering with each other, I can have a good BR round much faster and more easily.
A few somewhat decent randoms in the team are enough!
That’s why I love Battle Royale: Therefore, for me, Battle Royale is still the ideal online game genre, from which I can extract the maximum fun in the shortest time without needing a lot of preparation. Because leisure time is, at least for me, scarce and too precious to waste it on frustration and annoyance.
But enough of my praise for this BR genre. What do you think? Do you agree with me, or are you itching to contradict me in the comments?
Day 8 of the “14 Days of Summer” challenge from Fortnite has started and this time you need to jump from a giant beach umbrella. We will show you the locations of the umbrellas.
What is the challenge? This time, the task of the summer event requires you to jump from giant beach umbrellas. You need to do this in a total of 3 different matches.
On a map, we will show you all 6 locations of the beach umbrellas so you can complete the challenge without any issues:
At all these 6 locations, you will find the beach umbrellas
Jump from a giant beach umbrella in 3 different matches
How do I complete the task? If you have one of the giant beach umbrellas in front of you, you just need to get onto the umbrella. You will then automatically bounce on it.
You need to bounce on the umbrellas in a total of 3 matches, and it doesn’t matter which umbrella you use. Once you have done that, the task is considered completed.
These are the giant beach umbrellas in question
This might help you: If you are currently in the match, you can easily search for the umbrellas on the map itself. They are marked as yellow circles.
The task is likely easiest in large group modes, such as Team Rumble. There, you can calmly search for the umbrellas, and even if you get eliminated, you will respawn and can try again.
Why you should complete all tasks: Anyone who completes all 14 challenges from “14 Days of Summer” will receive a rare back bling as a reward at the end.
Sony recently revealed which new monthly PS Plus games are waiting for all PS Plus members in July. These games are finally here. You can now download the free games Horizon Chase Turbo and Detroit: Become Human on your PS4 or through the PlayStation Store.
In July, you can look forward to the following new free PS Plus games with a PS Plus subscription:
When do the PS Plus games for July 2019 come out? These PS4 games can be downloaded for free in the PS Store or added to your library by all PS Plus subscribers starting July 2. They are now available.
Where have the free games for PS Plus for PS3 and PS Vita gone? Since March, the PS Plus subscription only includes free monthly games for PS4. The PS3 and PS Vita no longer receive free games through PS Plus.
Detroit: Become Human
What isDetroit: Become Human? It is an action-adventure game developed by the French studio Quantic Dream in the style of an interactive film, where the story and free decision-making options with noticeable consequences are particularly in focus.
Detroit: Become Human takes place in the near future. Artificial intelligence has advanced significantly, and androids are a part of daily life. They perform various tasks and assist humans in nearly every aspect of life.
However, some of them go off the rails. Some AIs believe they can feel emotions and thus want to be seen as equals by humans. The peace between humans and androids is on the brink.
As a player, you alternately take on the role of one of the three main protagonists, all androids, and experience their complex story with a multitude of decision-making options and action alternatives that significantly influence the course of the game.
Who isDetroit: Become Human suitable for? If you enjoy great storytelling, deep narratives, and a cinematic presentation in games, you can’t go wrong with Detroit: Become Human.
Even those who value replayability or have always wanted to feel like part of a movie will have a lot of fun with this sci-fi adventure. A clear recommendation!
What isHorizon Chase Turbo? Horizon Chase Turbo is a fast-paced arcade racing game and essentially serves as a tribute to classic games like Top Gear, Rush, or Out Run. These titles unmistakably inspired the arcade racer.
With enhanced retro graphics and cool sounds, you can compete against computer opponents or other players in local multiplayer mode with split screen. You have 31 different vehicles available with numerous upgrades, as well as a motorcycle combination, to use on a total of 109 tracks around the world.
Day-night cycles and various weather effects like snow, rain, volcanic ash, or sandstorms affect the track conditions and the handling of the vehicles.
During the races, you collect items like fuel cans to reach the finish line or coins that increase your score. Also, the obligatory use of nitro is necessary to accelerate your vehicle at the right moment and leave your opponents behind. Races start from the last place, and you must fight your way through the competition to reach first place.
Who isHorizon Chase Turbo suitable for? Anyone who loves classic arcade racers like Top Gear or generally enjoys fun, lighthearted arcade racing action will have a great time with Horizon Chase Turbo.
Especially those who appreciate retro looks and sounds will find it incredibly enjoyable. However, if challenging races and precise controls are a must for you, you won’t be disappointed either.
Download for the game: Horizon Chase Turbo on the PS Store Metacritic: 77 out of 100 based on 14 reviews Rating on the PS Store: 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 390 ratings
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If you are interested in additional PS Plus content such as memberships, special offers, or extra discounts in the PlayStation Store, check out the PS Plus page of the PS Store: All PS Plus offers from the PlayStation Store at a glance.
If you want to grab free games for your PS4 every month, you need a PS Plus subscription. It costs you around €60 per year, but can also be paid monthly or quarterly, which ends up being a bit more expensive in the long run.
In addition to the two monthly PS4 games (as a digital download), there are other advantages. For example, you also benefit from special discounts in the PS Store or gain access to online multiplayer.
If your membership ends or you want to pause for a while – no problem. PS Plus games already in your library remain with you, along with progress – even if the subscription expires. You will just not be able to use these games anymore. If you renew or extend your membership, you regain full access to all your PS Plus content.
By the way, until the new PS Plus games for July become available, you can still secure the free games for June:
With Twitch Prime, there are 4 free PC Games and various in-game loot for numerous games available in July 2019. We show you who should take advantage of the free games.
What are the free games and the loot about? If you are a member of Amazon Prime and/or Prime Video, then the Twitch Prime service is included for you – you just need to link the accounts. Then you will receive free PC games and exclusive in-game loot for selected games each month with Twitch Prime.
Which free games can you get on Twitch in July? You can secure the following 4 games for PC starting now:
The Escapists
Cultist Simulator
For The King
Yooka-Laylee
How long can you play these games for free? Once you have added them to your Twitch account, you can play them permanently as long as your Twitch Prime subscription is active. However, you must add them to your account by August 1 – then there will be new games.
The Escapists
What is The Escapists? In The Escapists, you take on the role of prison inmates and get a glimpse into the daily lives of the prisoners. The goal is to escape from prison.
How is it played? Escapists is a fun sandbox experience, where you enjoy numerous freedoms. You must escape from various challenging prisons at all costs.
How – that’s completely up to you. Are you starting a prison riot? Are you digging a tunnel under the prison walls? Or are you stealing a guard’s uniform and blending in with the guards? It’s up to you.
Who is The Escapists suitable for? Anyone who has always wanted to plan their own prison break, values great freedom in games, enjoys extensive crafting, and loves 8-bit retro graphics will likely have a lot of fun with this game.
How is The Escapists rated? On Steam, The Escapists is rated “Very Positive”. On Metacritic, it scores 71 out of 100 points.
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What is Cultist Simulator? It is a narrative card game in which you dive into a mysterious world – full of dark secrets, sinister cults, and criminal energy. You discover forbidden treasures, summon alien gods, set up your own cult, and recruit followers. You write your own story.
How is it played? You place cards from a constantly growing collection on action spaces. The cards represent questionable actions or mysterious items tied to various aspects like dreams, expeditions, or conversations. Over time, your own thrilling mystery story unfolds until the inevitable death catches up with you.
Who is Cultist Simulator suitable for? If you enjoy challenging card games or board games, like to experience your own stories in games, and have a penchant for the occult or mysteries, then you should take a closer look at this game. It could be worthwhile for you.
How is Cultist Simulator rated? On Steam, the game is classified as “Mostly Positive”. On Metacritic, it scores 71 out of 100 points.
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What is For The King? It is a strategic role-playing game with tabletop and rogue-like elements. Your king has been murdered, and his realm is falling into chaos. Desperate, the queen asks the citizens to rise up. You then set out to prevent the impending doom.
How is it played? In turn-based battles, you will traverse randomly generated areas of a lively world either solo or in co-op with your makeshift group, where there is something new to discover in every run. You conquer territories, fight your way through dungeons, and collect all kinds of loot.
Who is For The King suitable for? If you enjoy turn-based strategy with demanding tactical battles, like to develop your character, and are into loot collecting, you can’t go wrong with For The King for free.
How is For The King rated? On Steam, For The King is rated as very positive, and on Metacritic, it scores 79 out of 100 points.
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What is Yooka-Laylee? Yooka-Laylee is an open-world platformer where you showcase your jump & run skills. You take on the role of the duo Yooka and Laylee and set out to stop the villain Capital B.
On your adventure, you explore vast, picturesque worlds, fight against a host of unforgettable enemies, and collect all sorts of cool items.
How is it played? In Yooka-Laylee, you tackle numerous challenging challenges and solve various tricky puzzles in the best jump & run manner. You unlock further worlds, where many cool characters, huge bosses, more challenges, mini-games, or quiz shows, and more await you.
Who is Yooka-Laylee suitable for? Anyone who loves jump & run and the associated challenge on their fingers, wants to explore a lovingly designed open world with cool characters, and wants to fight against unforgettable bosses is perfectly suited for Yooka-Laylee.
How is Yooka-Laylee rated? On Steam, players rate Yooka-Laylee as “Mostly Positive”. On Metacritic, the game scores 73 out of 100 points.
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Click the first button “Go to the Twitch Prime Loot Page”
Claim the desired loot by following the instructions.
What advantages does Twitch Prime offer?
If you are already an Amazon Prime customer, you can simply link your Amazon account with your Twitch account. Then you are a Twitch Prime member – at no additional cost. Here are the advantages:
You can subscribe (Sub) to a channel of your choice for free once a month
In the Twitch chat, you receive a special badge
Regularly, free games and loot are available for you to claim as a Twitch Prime member
Emoticons in the Twitch chat like KappaHD are unlocked
RGB chat colors
Longer storage of broadcasts (60 days instead of 14 days)
If you are not yet a Prime member but are still interested, you can take out a 30-day trial membership with Amazon Prime. This can be canceled at any time during the trial period. No additional costs will apply.
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Today, on July 2nd, the new Lumina quest starts in Destiny 2. As a reward, a new exotic hand cannon is waiting. Here’s what we know so far about this quest and the new weapon exotic.
This quest is about: With the Weekly Reset on July 2nd, there will be something new to do for all Annual Pass holders starting at 7:00 PM our time. Then you can hunt for a new exotic weapon as part of the so-called Lumina quest from Season 7.
What is the reward from the Lumina quest? At the end of the quest, a new exotic hand cannon – the Lumina, a kind of sister weapon to the Thorn – awaits you.
Where does the information come from? Official details about the quest are currently not available – other than that it starts in the EDZ. However, clever dataminers have already been able to extract some initial information. The results provide a first glimpse of what Guardians can expect starting July 2nd.
However, take the following details with a grain of salt. Much of this has not yet been officially confirmed. Once the quest goes live, we will publish a comprehensive Lumina guide with confirmed information.
This is how the Lumina quest works in Destiny 2
The data found already shows where you will probably start the quest and how the individual steps will proceed.
This is how you start the Lumina quest: Bungie has recently revealed that the Lumina quest begins in the EDZ on Earth.
Datamining helps to narrow down the search even further. The interesting thing is: it seems that you will most likely find the first quest step or the quest itself in the same place where you found the Thorn quest.
In the quest description, it says among other things, “You found a letter in the destroyed camp where you also found the damaged Thorn.” You should then determine the location of the original Thorn. It’s unclear whether you might need the Thorn itself to find the quest.
To possibly make it easier for you to start this new quest, we are showing here again where exactly you got the Thorn quest. Maybe you will also start the Lumina quest right there:
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These are the quest steps: According to the found data, you need to complete the following steps:
Find a chest containing the Rose (the original form of the Thorn). For this, you need to achieve kills within an hour without reloading before the chest changes its position. You will probably need to get the kills with the Thorn or at least a form of this weapon that you get through the quest.
Complete various activities in the game. You must have the Rose equipped. If you play with other Guardians who are also using the Rose, you will make faster progress.
Complete a special version of the strike “Will of the Thousands”. There you will likely need to destroy the recently appeared Hive crystals and defeat Xol, the Worm God, at the end. You must complete this step in one run. Here you will find the locations of the crystals:
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Collect hand cannon kills with team mates in the Crucible, generate Light Orbs for your team members (in any activities), and kill invaders in Gambit before they get someone from your team.
Complete a Nightfall strike with at least 50,000 points
Complete several Escalation Protocol waves, Forge ignitions, or repeat the Blind Well.
Afterwards, the quest should be completed based on the current state, and you will receive the Lumina.
Xol – one of the Worm Gods
This is what the new exotic hand cannon Lumina can do
The rumors about the Lumina have apparently been confirmed. In a trailer for the start of the quest, Bungie confirmed that the Lumina can heal and buff its allies.
What do you think of the new exotic weapon? Are you ready to go at the start of the quest?By the way, another exotic weapon will likely come in Season 7 – apparently a returner from Destiny 1:
Just before Season 2, Apex Legends has been hiding more and more teasers and hints about another legend. This is Crypto, who apparently will be significantly responsible for the upcoming changes in the game itself.
Who is Crypto? Crypto is a new legend in Apex Legends, who was already found in a larger leak shortly after the release of Apex Legends during datamining. Recently, players have found laptops in King’s Canyon that pointed to him.
Since Octane and Wattson were present in the same leak and all predictions so far have been correct, it suggests that the information about Crypto is also true.
In one of the newly released trailers for Season 2, a person triggers an EMP using a laptop. Many suspect that this is Crypto.
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Crypto appears to be a hacker who is responsible for the Repulsor collapsing in Season 2 and significantly changing the map. The Repulsor was responsible for keeping the giant creatures and dragons of King’s Canyon at bay.
Additionally, the character has apparently been visible to everyone since the start of the game – it’s just that no one really paid attention. In an artwork of Pathfinder, there are banners in the background that are supposed to represent Crypto.
Release and Skills of Crypto
What are Crypto’s abilities? So far, nothing concrete is known about the abilities of the new legend. From the files found, nothing could be derived for Crypto. However, his abilities based on the known hints and videos suggest his skills:
Crypto is skilled with computers – perhaps a skill similar to Pathfinder’s “Inside Knowledge”
He apparently has EMPs, as he was responsible for the collapse of the Repulsor
EMPs could block enemy abilities or even shields
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His entire kit sounds like he is responsible for scouting and eliminating fortified positions. He would be an offensive legend that should be particularly effective against the fortified positions of the defensive legend Wattson.
Will Crypto make it into Season 2? There is currently no release date for Crypto. Many fans suspect that he will still appear in Season 2. However, Season 1 already had only one legend with Octane, and Wattson is already confirmed for Season 2.
Recently, FIFA 20 was introduced. The biggest innovation: the Street mode VOLTA. But what does competitor PES 2020 have to offer this year, in 2019? We compare the games.
We have already taken a closer look at the new features of FIFA 20. Especially in the gameplay area, EA Sports has announced quite a bit.
But what does the competition eFootball PES 2020 offer this year? We have looked at the innovations and compared both games.
These are the new gameplay features
This is what PES 2020 offers: The gameplay in PES 2020 is set to change significantly. Konami has announced many improvements for gameplay. Especially the new, revamped dribbling system should be interesting for both beginners and pros. Tricks are performed with the right stick and can be refined with the left stick.
These are the biggest gameplay innovations:
Finesse Dribble – an improved dribbling technique with more options
Improved ball control
Context-sensitive shooting accuracy – the circumstances of the shot have more impact on its trajectory
Adaptive player interaction system – Should reflect player personalities on the field. For example, teammates make way for top dribblers for their dribbles
Tactical fouls can be intentionally applied
More realistic defense
Ronaldinho serves as the inspiration for new tricks in PES 2020
This is what FIFA 20 offers:Great promises were also made for the gameplay of FIFA 20. According to EA, a lot of fan feedback on FIFA 19 was collected and analyzed. Based on this feedback, the gameplay of FIFA 20 is said to have been improved and adjusted.
EA summarizes the changes under the term “Football Intelligence”. This includes:
New penalty and free kick mechanics with more control over the shot and spin
The timed finishing has been revised – or has become harder to hit perfectly
Manual defending should pay off again
Improved one-on-one situations
Revamped ball physics with more realism
AI-controlled players engage more in the game and ensure that more types of goal chances arise. The “Natural Player Motion” should provide realistic behaviors on the field.
The new “Penalty Dribbling” allows you to lure the opponent and then leave them standing with dynamic movements.
This is what PES 2020 offers: Konami offers a completely new game mode with “Matchday” in PES 2020. In this mode, the PES player must choose one of two sides at the beginning of the week and then collect event points in group matches.
After the group stage, it will be determined which players were the best in their groups. These players will meet in a final and can unlock rewards for all players on their side with a victory.
This is what FIFA 20 offers: While The Journey is omitted in FIFA 20 and will not continue, VOLTA is the big new game mode in FIFA 20. Here, street football returns to FIFA, fulfilling a long-held dream for many fans. But with VOLTA, not just one mode comes, but three:
VOLTA World – The main mode of VOLTA, here you compete online against opponents from all over the world and earn VOLTA Coins and rewards to improve your team and player
VOLTA Story – The introduction to VOLTA with a campaign
VOLTA Kick-Off – The offline mode for street duels on one console
These game modes are set to improve
This is what PES 2020 offers: In PES 2020, the Master League (the equivalent of the career mode in FIFA) is being revised. Konami promises:
This is what PES 2020 offers: PES 2020, like FIFA, offers great graphics with a modern engine. For the latest installment of their PES series, Konami has scanned and integrated the personal movement patterns of significantly more players than for its predecessor.
A major annoyance for many PES fans is also set to be improved: the menu navigation.
Because the outdated menus have hardly changed for years and were really no fun. However, Konami has promised improvements and wants to impress with new modern menus.
Furthermore, a new camera perspective should provide a TV feeling.
This is what FIFA 20 offers: Whether a lot will change technically in FIFA 20 is not directly recognizable. Nevertheless, FIFA 20 looks fantastic and still relies on the Frostbite engine. So there is nothing to criticize about the presentation.
No surprises are to be expected regarding licenses
This is what PES 2020 offers: For PES 2020, none other than Lionel Messi is the cover star; he and his club FC Barcelona have extended their license with Konami.
What other licenses Konami has secured for PES 2020 this year is still unknown. However, it is clear that EA is ahead here and has exclusive representation of many leagues with FIFA 20.
This is what FIFA 20 offers: EA once again offers a huge licensing package this year, with hardly any complaints for us Europeans. All major leagues, including the Champions and Europa League, are included. Just like the women’s national teams.
In recent weeks, Konami invited various editorial offices to play sessions. Here are the reactions:
Gamesradar – “eFootball PES 2020 is likely to be excellent”
Gamesradar was able to play PES 2020 for 30 minutes and is impressed by the increased realism of the new installment. Although the gameplay is slower, it offers only improvements over PES 2019 thanks to the improved team AI, unpredictable yet realistic physics, and satisfying player physique.
It is likely that PES 2020 could be the most refined and realistic football game yet.
Gamesradar, Dan Dawkins
Netzwelt – “Konami clearly focuses on gameplay for eFootball PES 2020 and that’s a good thing”
Netzwelt was able to play the first games in PES 2020 during a play session and is excited about the gameplay and innovations. The physicality of the players is felt, ensuring more realism and great duels.
There were only a few graphical complaints.
When the camera zoomed in on the French national team as they sang the national anthem, some disheartening scenes were revealed. Griezmann’s jaw moved like that of a nutcracker, Pogba looked like he was stoned, and Dembélé could hardly open his eyes.
netzwelt, Darius Schuiszill
Initial reactions to FIFA 20
At EA Play 2019, visitors were able to try out FIFA 20 but not the VOLTA mode. Here are the reactions:
PC Games – “Animations, presentation, gameplay feel – FIFA 20 builds on what the predecessors did well”
PC Games was at EA Play and was able to play FIFA 20 there. It is confirmed that the announced gameplay improvements have mostly been implemented and are indeed noticeable.
It is also positively noted that the skill moves in FIFA 20 require significantly more skill and can no longer be easily chained together.
FIFA 20 builds on what the predecessors did well. At the same time, some of the issues that FIFA 19 had are being addressed.
PC Games, Philipp Sattler
Engadget – “FIFA 20 is much more than just street football”
Engadget was also at EA Play and had the opportunity to play FIFA 20. Here, the improved one-on-one situations were particularly praised, as it is now significantly harder to get past strong defenders than in the predecessor. Furthermore, scoring goals is trickier, which adds to the realism.
EA Sports makes its beloved franchise look and feel even more realistic.
Engadget, Edgar Alvarez
See for yourself
When PES 2020 will be released: The release date of eFootball PES 2020 is September 10, 2019. The football simulation will be released on the following platforms: Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
How you can play PES 2020 before release: Konami has already confirmed the demo date for PES 2020; it is July 30, 2019. On this date, the demo will also be released for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
When FIFA 20 will be released: On September 27, 2019, FIFA 20 will be released for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
How you can play FIFA 20 before release: There is no official demo date for FIFA 20 yet. However, it has been the case in previous years that FIFA demos were released about two weeks before the release. For this reason, we expect a similar date this year. Realistically, it would be September 12, 2019.
Additionally, there are several ways to play the full version of FIFA 20 thoroughly before release:
At Gamescom 2019, you will also have the opportunity to play FIFA 20. This takes place from August 21 to 24 in Cologne.
Which game will be better?
In summary: FIFA seems to be bundling the bigger package this year and clearly offers the most and biggest innovations. The VOLTA mode alone is completely new and is sure to provide plenty of variety in virtual football life.
In contrast, PES is being tweaked and improved in important areas. But that doesn’t have to be a bad thing, as PES is known for its outstanding gameplay. However, EA Sports also seems to be catching up and addressing its biggest gameplay issues.
We are certainly excited for September when both games will be released.
The PvP event in Nazjatar from World of Warcraft has been abolished – at least on some realms. We reveal what is behind it.
Every 3 hours (at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, etc.) a special PvP event takes place in Nazjatar, the new area from Patch 8.2 in World of Warcraft. Here, players from both factions can participate to capture control points and then be rewarded. But this is now completed in many cases. On some shards, the PvP event is simply disabled and replaced. The reason for this is that the balance was inaccurate.
What was the problem?During the PvP event in Nazjatar, players always split up. Due to group searching or a strong imbalance between the server factions, one side dominated while the other side simply switched to another shard to win there as well. Thus, Horde and Alliance played “individually for themselves” and there was hardly any PvP.
What has been changed now? Blizzard has now made a change, so that the PvP event in Nazjatar is only triggered when there are enough players from both factions present on the respective shard (which is essentially an “instance” of the area). If this is not the case, another world event is simply triggered: The attack of the Naga commanders. Here, elite Naga spawn at different points on the map that must be defeated in a PvE battle.
What about the rewards? To ensure that players from unevenly populated shards also have a chance to obtain the rewards that can be purchased with the battle commendations from Nazjatar, these are now also dropped by the Naga commanders. Originally, this was a pure PvP currency that was only available for the PvP event and for collecting the supply crate. Now the tokens are also available for participating in PvE.
Players have mixed opinions: As so often, Blizzard’s decision is hotly debated. Some welcome the change that Blizzard has introduced a solid replacement for the unfair PvP event. Other players wish that Blizzard would finally get a grip on the problems with sharding and create balanced conditions so that such PvP events become attractive again.
What do you think of this change? Is it good that Blizzard is reacting so quickly? Or is it just a stopgap measure that obscures a larger problem?
So it is: According to CD Projekt Red’s President Adam Kicinski, a multiplayer mode for the action role-playing game Cyberpunk 2077 is indeed currently in development. 40 people are said to be working on this.
How has the situation changed now? CD Projekt Red’s President Adam Kicinski stated that currently, three teams are working on projects related to Cyberpunk 2077.
One is developing the main game, which is set to be released on April 16, 2020
Another team, strengthened by 40 members, is working on a multiplayer mode for Cyberpunk 2077
A third team is developing the next AAA project, which is also set in the same universe and is supposed to be something innovative
What could the multiplayer mode look like? We know that CD Projekt Red places great importance on making Cyberpunk 2077 primarily a story-driven single-player role-playing game with interesting characters and decisions that have consequences. However, there are certainly ways to incorporate multiplayer:
A multiplayer mode could take place separately like in GTA Online. Players team up and complete missions in the same game world
There could be special coop missions, for which you need to meet at a bar to assemble a team
What does Kicinski’s statement mean? We will therefore see another large game in the same universe after Cyberpunk 2077. It is said to be an innovative project.
This could be an indication that multiplayer will be integrated from the start. Will we perhaps get a Cyberpunk MMORPG? Or some kind of Cyberpunk “Destiny”? The project is certainly a few years away from being revealed.
In any case, we can look forward to something big and interesting.
In Pokémon GO, there are currently more Alolan Pokémon to catch. These monsters can now also be shiny, but what is the chance of getting a shiny?
Where do the numbers come from? The analysts from TheSilphRoad have examined the shiny rates. The team caught various Alolan Pokémon and then looked at how many shinies they got.
In total, over 18,000 Alolan Pokémon were caught to determine the approximate rate.
These are the shiny rates of the Alolan Pokémon
This is what was found: We now show you the caught Alolan Pokémon from TheSilphRoad and the shiny rates they are counting on:
Pokémon
Shinies and encounters
Estimated rate
Alolan Diglett
11 shinies from 5373 encounters
1 in 450
Alolan Rattata
14 shinies from 5179 encounters
1 in 450
Alolan Geodude
19 shinies from 6724 encounters
1 in 450
Alolan Exeggutor
17 shinies from 1048 encounters
1 in 60
What can be said about the rates? Shinies in Pokémon GO always have the same probabilities. Normal shinies in the wild, for example, have a rate of 1 in 450. According to the initial research by TheSilphRoad, Diglett, Rattata, and Geodude also average out to that number.
However, a few shinies in the wild have a higher shiny chance. This is at 1 in 60. This applies to Pokémon that are rather rare in the wild, such as Scyther or Aerodactyl. Alolan Exeggutor seems to count here as well. After all, this Pokémon is also significantly rarer than the other Alolan Pokémon.
What about the other Alolan Pokémon? There are also other Alolan Pokémon that are shinies, which you can only get from eggs. These include Grimer, Meowth, Vulpix, and Sandshrew.
There is still no data from TheSilphRoad regarding this. The rate for shinies from eggs for baby Pokémon is 1 in 50. Here, the Alolans could also settle.
Is the event worth it for shiny hunters? The chances of getting a shiny Exeggutor are good. Even though it is not very common to find in the wild, the chances are better than outside of an event.
The other new shinies have the normal shiny rate. You currently encounter them much more frequently. Still, you need quite a bit of luck here.
Twitch Prime members currently receive loot again, this time including items for Red Dead Online, the multiplayer mode of Red Dead Redemption 2, and GTA Online. Rewards include in-game cash and ammunition packages.
Amazon Prime subscribers only need to link their Amazon account with Twitch to receive additional benefits on the platform. A promotion with Rockstar has just started, allowing players to grab some goodies for Red Dead Online and GTA Online.
What is available for Red Dead Online? For Red Dead Online, Twitch Prime members receive 300 RDO$ and a premium ammunition package. This includes 30 dynamite arrows, 60 shotgun shells, 30 firebombs, and 200 express ammunition for pistols, revolvers, repeaters, and sniper rifles.
Additionally, there is up to a 15% bonus for purchases of gold bars from selected retailers.
What is available for GTA Online? Players of GTA Online can secure 1.25 million GTA$ through Twitch Prime. There is also up to a 15% bonus for purchases of Shark Cash Cards from selected retailers.
As Rockstar states in a blog post, this is supposed to be the first bonus from Twitch Prime for RDO and GTAO. More offers are expected to follow in the coming months.
How to get loot with Twitch Prime
What do you need to do for in-game loot? The offer is aimed at subscribers of Twitch or Amazon Prime. If you are already an Amazon Prime member, you just need to link your Amazon and Twitch accounts.
If you are not yet a member, you can easily sign up for a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime. You can cancel this at any time during the trial period, so no additional costs will incur.
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Next, you need to link your Rockstar Social Club account with your Twitch account. If you do not have a Rockstar Social Club account, you can create one on this page. You can register with your email address or log in with your PSN or Xbox Live account.
You can use the in-game money from Twitch Prime in GTA Online, among other things, to prepare for the opening of the casino:
