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:
Bethesda’s Pete Hines compares the situation surrounding Fallout 76 to the release of The Elder Scrolls Online, stating that there is no other choice but to keep going.
Why is Fallout 76 a challenge for Bethesda? The online game is the first title in many years that was not well received by critics or players at launch. It faced criticism and the reviews were far from good.
After hits like The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, TES 4: Oblivion, Fallout 3, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, and Fallout 4, Bethesda finds itself in an unfamiliar situation and must now deal with it.
Bethesda is not giving up
What does Bethesda have to say about this? Pete Hines, Vice President of Global Marketing and Communications, explains that there is simply no other way for Bethesda than to continue with Fallout 76. It’s just in the DNA of the developers. It also comes with a sense of pride. Pride in showing players that Bethesda can still make a really good game out of Fallout 76.
However, he also admits that Fallout 76 was plagued by problems at launch. Problems that the developers might have been able to foresee. Nevertheless, everyone on the team has always believed in the game and what it could become.
This is how Hines responds to the criticism: Of course, the echo from players does not just pass Bethesda by, but Pete Hines says that it all sounds familiar to him. The situation reminds him of the release of The Elder Scrolls Online:
Some people on my team – myself included – said: “I have seen this movie before.” We publish something on social media and see all the comments about how no one is playing this game and that we should stop talking about it. I heard all of that when The Elder Scrolls Online launched.
What does this mean for Fallout 76? Bethesda will not simply give up the game. It’s not in the nature of the studio. The ambition of the developers has been ignited and they now want to show what Fallout 76 can be.
Furthermore, Bethesda has already experienced that a game criticized on social media can still become a hit. If it worked out for The Elder Scrolls Online, it can work for Fallout 76 as well.
We will hear a lot more from Fallout 76 in the future. And perhaps it will experience a resurgence similar to that of ESO.
Millions play the online shooter Fortnite. The Twitch streamer Turner “Tfue” Tenney is considered one of the best, ranking among the top 100 players in the world. However, at the highest level, the game seems to take its toll on him. For him, it all revolves around ping and the state.
What is it about at the highest level in Fortnite? Fortnite has several skill levels. We roughly summarize three, how the “gameplay” actually differs – strategically, there are other components:
For an average player, it will mainly be about taking the right items, shooting accurately, and catching opponents from ambush or in the open field.
At the highest level, it’s about breaking down enemy walls and replacing them with your own. Then you edit a gap into it, shooting the opponent through this sight window. Or you defend yourself by continually raising the wall that the opponent just shot down.
“The game is so dumb – it’s so dumb”
What frustrates Tfue? Tfue is obsessed with “ping,” the time it takes for an action in the game to actually execute. He believes that with too high ping, it takes too long for structures to be built and edited. As a result, he sees himself at a significant disadvantage.
This is how Tfue escalates: In one scene, Tfue is seen dueling with another strong player. Because he loses the duel, he gets angry that “Florida would let him down” and that the opponent surely comes from “Pennsylvania,” a U.S. state known for players having good ping.
Tfue then curses, stating the game is “so dumb.” He can hardly believe how “dumb” the game is. He is in Florida, where the internet is “crappy,” and therefore his buildings are not placed quickly enough.
Tfue’s problem is clearly visible in the next clip. He wants to destroy the roof of his opponent, but the opponent keeps rebuilding because he apparently has such a good ping. Only when Tfue gets help from Bugha, a player with 0 ping, can he take down the opponent.
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What’s behind it: Tfue seems almost obsessed with his ping by now. After all, he moved specifically for it and changed his place of residence. However, he doesn’t win every game from New Jersey – despite 0 ping.
Most “normal” players have little understanding of this. They have to live with the ping they have due to their location.
The currently very popular Teamfight Tactics is getting a new hero from League of Legends. Shortly after the developers teased him, the community knew who it was: Twisted Fate is coming to LoL Auto Chess.
What did Riot announce? There is often a lot of fuss about new heroes. They are mysteriously teased and then gradually revealed.
Riot Games teases the champion 51 for the popular Teamfight Tactics with a rather uninformative image on Twitter. But that was enough for the LoL experts to decipher him.
A new hero is coming
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What happened then? Fans immediately recognized from the image who it was. The excerpt clearly shows the arm of Twisted Fate.
So who is the new hero? Twisted Fate is coming as the 51st champion to LoL Auto Chess. But what role will he take on?
That was relatively clear as well. From the associated artwork, fans deduced that Twisted Fate appears as a Pirate Sorcerer. He would thus be the fifth pirate, which fits well into the scenario and makes sense.
Who is Twisted Fate? In League of Legends, he is the Master of Cards and fights with a magical deck of cards. He is a con artist who gets by with card tricks.
How reliable is the information? Riot has not yet confirmed any of the “speculations.” However, it seems very likely that Twisted Fate will be the next hero.
And it also seems logical that he appears as a Pirate Sorcerer. But until the developers confirm this, it is of course just speculation.
It seems that the new TFT hero is Twisted Fate.
Fans are excited about the new hero
How do players react to the new hero? There is a lot of discussion in the tweet. Players are wishing for a new pirate, and Twisted Fate would fit in very well here. There is certainly great anticipation for the new hero and the combos he can engage in.
How many heroes will there be? The limit is said to be 60. Since this is the announcement of the 51st hero, nine more will follow.
When will the new hero come? So far, no exact date has been mentioned. Riot wants to thoroughly introduce the champion before they integrate him into the game Teamfight Tactics. The 9.14 patch, which is likely to be released next week, is expected to introduce the new hero.
In The Division 2 PC players can finally test Title Update 5 and Episode 1 on the Test Server (PTS). It has also been revealed what the two new Exotics from the next major update can do.
These are the Exotics: The next major update for The Division 2, Title Update 5, is set to introduce two new Exotics in July:
The BTSU Gloves
and the Diamondback, a lever-action rifle
On the Test Servers, where Title Update 5 can already be partially tested, there is still no access – this is expected to happen at a later time.
How the new Exotics play is still unknown. However, the attributes of these Exotics have at least been revealed. So we know what they can do.
The new BTSU Gloves – Here are the properties of this exotic gear piece
What’s in the BTSU Gloves: The BTSU Gloves are the second exotic armor piece in the game after the Dodge City Gunslinger Holster. BTSU stands for Black Task Special Unit.
These are the talents of the BTSU Gloves:
“Elemental Gadgetry”
Skills that trigger status effects gain +50% status effect duration and +50% skill haste.
“Energy Infusion”
Whenever you trigger a status effect, your gloves become “infused” for 60 seconds. While “infused”, you gain +10% skill damage, +10% skill healing and repair, and +10% skill duration for each yellow stat on your equipment.
“Charged Proxies”
When you use such a skill, an explosion is created 1.25 seconds after the hit, transferring the “infused” status effect to all enemies within a radius of 6 meters. Affected enemies take 50% more damage from your skills.
The new Diamondback Rifle – Here’s what the exotic weapon can do
What lies behind the Diamondback: The Diamondback is a lever-action rifle with a unique snake design. The magazine of this weapon holds 5 rounds, and the rate of fire is 100 RPM.
These are the talents of the Diamondback:
“Agonizing Bite”
The Diamondback randomly marks an enemy. If you hit this enemy, it “consumes” the mark, guaranteeing a critical hit with +20% total damage. A new random enemy is marked each time you reload.
“Deep Fangs”
After hitting 5 marked enemies, you gain +50% reload speed and +20% total damage for 10 seconds. During this time, all shots fired are guaranteed critical hits.
“Shedding Skin”
While the weapon is drawn, you gain +20% bonus armor for 3 seconds each time a round is reloaded. When the weapon is holstered, you gain +8% bonus armor for 2 seconds each time you reload or switch your currently equipped weapon.
What do you think of these two new Exotics at first glance? Is there something exciting for you?
Several developers and publishers are currently angry at the key reseller G2A. They would even prefer if their games were simply pirated rather than bought on this platform.
What is G2A? G2A is a reseller marketplace primarily where one can offer and buy keys for games. According to their own statements, there are around 16 million customers and 400,000 sellers active there. The advantage of G2A for customers is that the game keys offered there are often cheaper than when purchased regularly from a retailer or publisher.
However, it is often unclear where the keys come from. Through bots, shady vendors can quickly sell hundreds of keys bought with stolen credit cards or invalid keys.
Developers have a problem with resellers
How developers are reacting: Since developers/publishers ultimately don’t see a cent for illegally obtained keys and even have to deal with angry customers complaining about non-working keys in support, some industry representatives are not pleased with G2A.
For instance, Mike Rose from NoMoreRobots reacted extremely angrily when G2A had placed its advertising on Google above the search results for the official shop page with a new marketing campaign.
“Please, if you buy a game on G2A, then just pirate it! Seriously! The developers aren’t seeing any pennies anyway, so we would prefer if G2A doesn’t get any money either.”
These accusatory words were quickly echoed by other developers. People from Squid Games and Vlambeer also advised players to download the games illegally from any torrent sites rather than buy them from what they see as the shady reseller G2A.
What does G2A do? Since key reselling remains a legal gray area, resellers like G2A strive for a good image. Recently, a campaign was launched where streamers explain why the reseller is doing nothing wrong.
This, in turn, is vehemently rejected by angry developers, such as the aforementioned Mike Rose:
Crowfall seems to be an MMORPG with a unique approach aimed at PvP fans. However, the developers want to reach every player of online role-playing games.
What is Crowfall? The MMORPG from Artcraft Studios offers a slightly different approach than conventional online role-playing games. You travel in campaigns to the dying worlds to collect resources for your Eternal Kingdom. During the campaigns, PvP battles take place. Essentially, there is no real persistent world as you would know it from other MMORPGs.
Crowfall aims to appeal to every MMORPG fan.
A game for everyone?
Who is Crowfall aimed at? The MMORPG seems to appeal to players who enjoy PvP battles and want to “win” something. The campaigns eventually end with a clear victor. It is essentially about competition and not about experiencing quests and a story.
What do the developers mean? However, the development team explained that they want to offer something for every MMORPG fan. This references the so-called Taxonomy of Player Types by Richard Bartle.
What is the Taxonomy of Player Types? The British author and game expert Richard Bartle theorized that players can be categorized into four types, akin to playing cards:
Clubs (or Diamonds) – The Fighters
Diamonds – Those who die for wealth
Hearts – Players who seek social interaction
Spades – Players who seek information and want to explore everything
Fighting, Exploring, Collecting, and Group Play
How does this translate to Crowfall? According to Artcraft Studios, this is also the case in Crowfall, and each player category can find something enjoyable in the MMORPG.
Diamonds – In the campaigns, you can try to be the victor to collect as many resources as possible. This way, you can expand your Eternal Kingdom to be the largest and most beautiful.
Hearts – You get many opportunities to team up and interact with other players. For example, to fight in groups against other groups or to build your kingdom together.
Spades – You can explore each of the dying worlds and discover secrets.
Can Crowfall really appeal to every MMORPG player? It is ambitious, to say the least, to create a game that truly appeals to every online role-player. Everyone has specific preferences.
For example, PvP is a topic that often leads to a division among players. Some love PvP, while others avoid it. However, if a game offers open PvP, it affects all other aspects. Those who simply want to explore the world can be repeatedly attacked. This dampens the enjoyment for those who do not like PvP.
Since Crowfall heavily focuses on player-versus-player battles, it will likely be challenging for it to appeal to everyone. Let’s wait and see.
Azshara in World of Warcraft loves to be impressive. Not even the entrance to the new raid is designed “normally”!
The leader of the Naga in World of Warcraft, Queen Azshara, apparently loves to impress the players. Not only does she keep the players trapped in Nazjatar for her amusement and repeatedly shows them how magnificent and wonderful her kingdom is, not even the entrance to the raid is “standard”. Instead, players experience a wild underwater ride through a mythical rift where the Naga reside.
Where is the entrance to Azshara’s raid? The entrance to the raid is located at the very north of Nazjatar at the area “Das Tor der Königin” (Gate of the Queen). A huge whirlpool marks the access, which can currently only be entered by players who have already unlocked flying.
After diving into the whirlpool, the game takes control of the character. They are pulled through a long crevice that initially appears bleak and barren, but quickly reveals more secrets. One travels along numerous Naga structures until ultimately landing in front of Azshara’s Eternal Palace. However, not much can be done there yet. Only the meeting stone stands before the instance portal, and the raid cannot be entered yet.
What this looks like is shown by the streamer Sloot in a short video:
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In Pokémon GO you can now catch Shiny Pandir since July 1st. However, there are only a few friends for the new Shiny, as no new field research has been introduced to the game.
This is what we know about Shiny Pandir: The new Shiny was announced a few days ago for July. Now it is here, and you can still obtain it only from the quest “Land 5 great curveball throws in a row.”
Field research is hated by many players, as it is quite difficult and not very often found.
No new field research in July 2019
This disappoints the players: The current quests were announced for May and June. Now players hoped for new tasks to solve in July, but they were disappointed.
The field research from June will also be available in July
This month and presumably also in August, the same field research will be available as in June.
On Reddit there is already a thread with nearly 500 upvotes, demanding that field research rotate monthly again. Many comments below agree with the thread.
Is there a new Pandir? Currently, you can encounter Pandir number 8. This Pokémon was already catchable in August 2018. Now it returns to the game and brings along its Shiny form.
This is what the Pandir forms and their Shinies look like. Source: Couple of Gaming
How rare is Shiny Pandir? So far, there is no data on this, but it seems like Pandir is as rare as all other Shinies from quests.
Thus, Shiny Pandir could be exceptionally rare, as the quest itself is already very rare. You will also need luck, and it needs to be Shiny.
Shiny Pandir could be comparatively rare, like Shiny Lapras at the worldwide release. There, the Lapras quest was very rare and only a few players were fortunate enough to own a Shiny.
What do you think? Would you have been excited about new field research, or is Shiny Pandir enough for you?
The next Hearthstone expansion “Saviors of Uldum” is coming in just a few weeks. It introduces the new keyword “Rebirth,” and quests are making their comeback.
Somewhat unexpectedly, Blizzard announced another expansion for Hearthstone last night (July 1, 2019). This one is named “Saviors of Uldum” and releases on August 6, 2019. We’ll reveal what’s new in the expansion.
But first, you should check out the amazing cinematic with a great song:
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What is this about the Saviors of Uldum? The story of the expansion continues from what Blizzard started with “Rise of Shadows.” The villains are steering the newly conquered Dalaran straight into the desert of Uldum to unleash curses and plagues. But fortunately, the League of Explorers is here to stand in Rafaam’s way and the other evil masterminds. They will likely be the “heroes” of the expansion.
New keyword “Rebirth”: The Saviors of Uldum introduces a new keyword, which is Rebirth. Minions with this keyword resurrect once with 1 health after dying for the first time. If they die again afterward, they remain dead.
What new cards are there? A few of the total 135 new cards have already been introduced.
The restless mummy is a Warrior minion for 4 mana with stats of 3/2. It has the keywords Charge and Rebirth. This means it can attack other minions directly and strike again if it dies.
Warlocks get the quest Superior Archaeology. It requires the player to draw a total of 20 cards. As a reward, they receive the new hero power “Tome of Origins.” This allows the Warlock to draw a card for 2 mana, but reduces its cost to 0.
Druids get the quest Untapped Potential. They need to end 4 turns in which they let at least one Mana Crystal go unused. As a reward, they receive the Ossirian Tears. This hero power is passive and ensures that “Choose one:” cards execute their effects combined.
Priests receive a powerful new board clear spell. The spell Plague of Death costs 9 mana. It silences all minions and then destroys them. This guarantees a clean board.
Shamans get another way to obtain low-cost minions. The Ü.B.E.L. Totem costs 2 mana and has stats of 0/2. At the end of the Shaman’s turn, it gives the Shaman a random minion to hand.
This is going to be crazy for mages, as they get a spell called Yogg-Saron’s Puzzle Box for 10 mana, which screams RNG. It selects 10 random spells and randomly targets them. This can decide a game or lead to ruin.
A neutral minion for 1 mana is the Canopen Healer. It has stats of 1/1 and gives the player a random minion card costing 1 mana when it dies.
If you enjoy completing quests, you should include the neutral minion Questing Explorer in your deck. For 2 mana, it has good stats of 2/3 and allows the player to draw a card if they control a quest.
When does the campaign come out? As before, the solo campaign won’t be released directly at the launch of Saviors of Uldum. Instead, it is set to be released “later in September.” A precise release date is not yet known.
Are you already excited for the new Hearthstone expansion? Or do you still have to tackle Rise of Shadows?
Just before the new Lumina quest starts today, July 2nd, Destiny 2 is getting Guardians ready with a short trailer introducing the reward. For the first time, Bungie shows the new exotic hand cannon Lumina in action.
This is the weapon in question: On July 2nd, a new exotic quest will be launched in Destiny 2 for all Annual Pass holders. At the end, the hand cannon Lumina awaits the Guardians.
Until now, there were only two images of the weapon. Now, a short teaser clip shows it in action. It also hints at what makes the new exotic weapon special.
What does the trailer show? First of all, the name of the new exotic is finally clarified. Previously, there was much debate about whether the weapon would be called Lumina, Rose, or something completely different. Now it’s confirmed: the new exotic hand cannon is named Lumina.
Furthermore, the rumors that have circulated about this weapon for some time have now been confirmed. During data mining, descriptions and perks were found that suggested Lumina would be the first weapon able to heal others. This has proven to be true. As seen in the video through text and action, Lumina will be able to heal and buff allies of the wielder.
In addition to a closer look at the weapon from a first-person perspective, the clip also provides a glimpse of how the healing mechanic of the weapon works.
Special projectiles, known as Noble Rounds, are seen in the form of spheres, fired alongside regular bullets from the weapon. These spheres apparently have a tracking function, so they follow their target and only need to be fired in the direction of the ally.
Once the spheres hit their target, another Guardian, they will be enveloped in a glowing veil, which activates the healing and buff effect of the Noble Rounds.
What do you think of the weapon so far? Are you ready to grab it tonight, to snatch it up?
The monster is apparently connected to the live event at the end of Season 9.
But now there are further hints indicating that not only a giant monster will be causing trouble, but also a robot.
Could a giant robot soon come to Fortnite?
This has now been discovered: A new leak shows a giant steel foot that could soon be coming to the game. Many players suspect this foot belongs to a giant robot.
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The fact that only the foot has been found suggests that players should help in the construction of the robot. In the next updates, additional parts of the robot could be added until it is completed for the live event.
How big is the foot? The size of the foot is enormous. A picture compares the foot with a character and the respawn van from Fortnite. The foot casts a shadow over the rest.
This is how massive the robot foot is
When comparing the foot with the monster’s footprint, it is evident that the two creatures are roughly the same size. An epic battle between the monster and the robot could ensue.
Where could the robot be built? Everything points to Pressure Plant. There was a major change in this location last week, and it seems that something is being constructed there. The robot would fit in well there.
When can we expect the live event? A major live event usually always concludes a season and ushers in the next one.
Season 9 ends at the end of July. Season 10 is expected to start on August 1. We won’t have to wait much longer to find out what is behind the giant foot and the monster.
Ubisoft’s service Uplay experienced an outage on Monday evening, July 1st. Players received the message “You have been logged out. Your account has been accessed from another location. This may affect your game.” Ubisoft has confirmed: No one has been hacked, and no data is at risk.
This is the fear players currently have: Players on PC are getting messages from Uplay that are alarming them. The service reports: “You have been logged out.”
It seems like there are hackers at work trying to hijack accounts and cause mischief.
Players are afraid they are the target of a malicious attack.
However, according to Ubisoft, it’s “just” a service outage affecting all PC players.
“Uplay hacked?” – Ubisoft reassures on Twitter
This is what Ubisoft says: Ubisoft has reassured via Twitter that it is just a “visual error” due to a “degradation.”
What exactly is meant by “degradation” is not clear.
At the moment, Ubisoft cannot say when the problem will be resolved.
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Currently, the mood in the Ubisoft forum is somewhat tense. After all, the outage at Uplay is occurring right during prime time in Europe (via forums.ubisoft).
But for now, it seems there’s nothing to do but wait or try logging in and out.
Update 11:02 PM: Ubisoft has reassured players. They have resolved the issue and deployed a fix.
Today marks the start of the test server for PC for The Division 2 with Title Update 5 and Episode 1. It brings a big surprise: The Raid comes with a story mode and matchmaking. This addresses the biggest point of criticism for The Division 2 in recent weeks.
This is the big surprise: As initial testers report, there are two unannounced changes to the Raid of The Division 2 on the test server:
It now has a “lower difficulty level” – Story.
And there is matchmaking.
This is evident from a screenshot shared by a player on reddit.
Massive chooses the WoW “LFR” solution
That’s why it’s special: This change was not announced beforehand. However, it addresses a major point of criticism.
Because the Raid that came two months ago was too difficult for many agents in The Division 2. Especially on PS4 and Xbox One, only a few players were able to complete the content. Therefore, most players have had little to do in The Division 2 for the past two months.
Furthermore, players needed a full group that they had to manually find without matchmaking. That was too much effort for many.
However, there were no exact details. In recent weeks, the mood had noticeably cooled, and other topics had come into focus for Massive and the community.
Apparently, this is now the surprising solution. The Division 2 is getting a sort of “Looking for Raid” mode, as MMORPG players know it from WoW.
In WoW’s LFR, the same bosses as in the “real Raid” are present, but with simplified mechanics, and they only drop “Light” versions of their items.
In Teamfight Tactics some players complain that the combo of Assassin and Void is too strong. It is aggressive and unstoppable. We look at the combo and give you tips on how to play Assassin in Teamfight Tactics.
What is the problem? Currently, there is a feared combo in Teamfight Tactics, the LoL Auto Chess: the “Assassin Setup.”
Those who play Teamfight Tactics encounter this combo more often. It is aggressive and spectacular, as 6 characters jump around and slaughter the valuable units in the backline.
Kha’Zix is one of the key figures. Since he has only 1 star, he often goes up to tier 3.
This is the Assassin/Void combo:
Played with 6 Assassins, there are only 7 in total – so you practically take all of them: Akali, Evelynn, Katarina, Kha’Zix, Pyke, and Rengar. This increases the critical damage of the Assassins by 350%.
In addition, you add 3 champions with “Void,” since Kha’Zix already counts, you add Cho’Gath and Rek’Sai. These are 2 Brawlers, so they have an additional 300 HP. Many also take Kassadin instead of Rek’Sai because he is such a strong tank.
These 8 champions form the core of the setup.
What items does the combo use? For the items in Teamfight Tactics, the aggressive combo looks for Crit items. YouTuber Scarra equipped Kha’Zix with double Infinity Edge in this setup. Important items are placed on Kassadin and Cho’Gath, ensuring the frontline holds longer.
Twitch streamer Scarra with the combo at the end of a game. Heavy items on the tanks and Kha’Zix.
This is how the Assassin combo plays: The 6 Assassins leap into the enemy ranks in the first move and quickly stab the enemy targets.
The trick is to shoot down the enemy’s casters and rangers while letting their tanks run into nothing.
Phantom Dancer and positioning are counters for Assassins in Teamfight Tactics
What can be done against it? On Reddit, people discuss this “Assassin” meta in Teamfight Tactics. Some say it is incredibly strong and there is nothing that can be done against it.
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However, experienced players recommend a “hard counter” – you should equip a tank with the item “Phantom Dancer” (Recurve Bow and Chain Vest) that will evade all critical attacks.
This tank is placed as “bait” isolated far from the opponent so the Assassins jump on him and get their teeth stuck.
YouTuber Redox shows this as a strong counter. Ashe in the corner with thick tanks as bodyguards.
Another option is to place the characters in the corner so the opponent has little jumping space. This is explained in the embedded YouTube video above.
Other players add: The meta in Teamfight Tactics is still fluid and will surely change a few more times.
Currently, “Void/Assassin” seems very strong because they are rampaging.
