Pokémon GO has confirmed another Pokémon for the Dortmund GO Fest! More Koknodon will be appearing on the grounds. But what else?
Niantic announced: The developers announced via Twitter that Koknodon will spawn on the grounds. Currently, this Pokémon is particularly rare, so it’s good that it will be more common there.
At the GO Fest in Chicago, Koknodon did not appear in large numbers, so one could say this is a small advantage for Dortmund.
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What Pokémon can we expect at the GO Fest? What has already been confirmed and what else can we look forward to?
GO Fest in Dortmund – Which Pokémon will spawn?
What has already been confirmed? The confirmed Pokémon are those shown by Niantic on the GO Fest image. This was also the case in Chicago. The following monsters were shown:
Venuflibis (regional Pokémon from North America)
Icognito
Seeper
Nidoran male
Panflam
Schilterus
Additionally, the image also shows Meditalis and Milotic. These Pokémon are unlikely to spawn in the wild but could be part of the special research around Jirachi.
The Pokémon have already been shown
Which Icognito could spawn? In Chicago, the letters from the words “WAKE UP!” appeared. This could also be likely for Dortmund, as the letter W is visible in the image. Alternatively, it could say “WACH AUF!”.
What spawns can we expect? A few days ago, the dataminer Chrales leaked the possible quests for the GO Fest. These involve the following Pokémon that are likely to appear more frequently:
Magnetilo
Meditie
Myrapla
Barschwa
You are likely to encounter Shiny Magnetilo more frequently
The leaks also showed habitats at the GO Fest. These are places where certain types spawn. Looking at the names, you could already deduce types:
Rocky Terrain: Rock and Ground-type Pokémon
Boat Lake: Water-type Pokémon
Mysterious Woods: Plant, Bug, and Poison-type Pokémon
Steel Factory: Steel and Electric-type Pokémon
Based on the types, one could expect Pokémon such as Kleinstein, Onix, Larvitar, Jurob, Krabby, Sonnkern, Nidoran, Sleima, Bronzel, or Stollunior.
What do you think? Which Pokémon could we expect besides Koknodon?
This cowboy from Red Dead Redemption 2 rides a handcar over a broken bridge. The video of this ride is exploding on Reddit.
What happens on the ride? The Reddit user MyNameIsNotRRICK rode the handcar over the tracks in Red Dead Redemption 2. He aimed for a broken bridge that has a huge hole in the middle after an explosion.
For several meters, there are neither tracks nor a wooden structure to hold anything. The curious cowboy apparently wanted to find out what it looks like when he falls into the abyss together with the handcar.
But no one would have expected that his vehicle would simply ignore the hole in the bridge. You can see what this funny ride looks like in the embedded video.
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How is the video received? The video is extremely popular on Reddit. The creator shared it in both Red Dead Redemption Subreddits. The posts have about 4,000 and about 20,000 upvotes after 15 hours. Combined, about 700 people have already commented on the ride.
Even Arthur seems impressed by the ride
How do the players react? A large part of the players reports that they did not expect to see the handcar fly. They are stunned.
User Dan_K_79 writes “That’s… not what I expected.”
The creator MyNameIsNotRRICK is also active in the comments and answers questions. He states that it took about half an hour to reach the bridge. One player asks what would have happened if the player had stopped in the middle between the two bridge parts and then dismounted.
“I was way ahead of you, partner,” writes the creator. “I fell off the handcar and was dead.”
“And what happened to the handcar?” asks a user. “It stayed there,” says MyNameIsNotRRICK.
A graphic was created by user Testnamedontupvote, which has been celebrated by the community.
Many players are excited about how funny the ride looks in the video. That Arthur simply keeps going and is not stopped by anything.
Players also mock Dutch from the story of RDR 2, saying “See, Arthur, that’s what happens when you just have a little goddamn faith!”
Players who play Star Wars: The Old Republic only as “Free2Play” or have a “preferred” account can look forward to some improvements. BioWare is lifting some restrictions and moving away from the “Freemium” model towards a complete Free2Play model.
In the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic, players are divided into different groups. Depending on how much money they spend on the game, they have different advantages or limitations. Players who are not subscribers often have to deal with numerous cuts.
Some of these features will be improved and upgraded in the future, allowing players to get more out of SWTOR, even if they spend little or no money.
These account types exist: In SWTOR, there are three different types of accounts:
The premium accounts, which pay a monthly subscription
The preferred accounts, which have had a subscription or purchased something in the shop
The Free2Play accounts, which play without spending real money
This model is called the “Freemium” model because it allows for “free-to-play” (Free2Play) but actually requires players to have a premium account to fully enjoy the MMORPG.
Depending on the account, players have access to different content. This ranges from the number of available interface quick slots to the accessible expansions of the game. Some of the very strict regulations are now being relaxed.
These improvements are coming for Free2Play and preferred players
Higher credit cap: Currently, Free2Play players can only hold 200,000 credits, and preferred players can hold 350,000 credits. This limit is being drastically increased. With the upcoming patch, both account types will have a limit of 1,000,000 credits, making many purchases in the auction house possible.
Additional quick bars: Players without a subscription have a very limited selection of quick bars on which they can place their spells, abilities, mounts, and other commands.
For free players, the number of quick bars increases from 2 to 3.
Preferred players will soon be able to access 5 quick bars.
Medical probes and fast travel: A major downside for free accounts were the long walks on planets and the inability to respawn at the location of death. This could only be circumvented with items from the shop. With the upcoming patch, preferred and Free2Play players will also be able to use medical probes and fast travel to save more time.
When will these changes come? The improvements are expected to arrive in July, along with game update 5.10.4.
What do you think of these improvements? Are they important and worthwhile? Or is it just a drop in the bucket?
For many fans of World of Warcraft Classic, this news is certainly a heavy blow: Classic will not offer German realms.
World of Warcraft Classic is coming closer, as the release will take place in August. All interested parties can once again play “Classic” and experience the gameplay from nearly 15 years ago. However, there is a catch that is disappointing for fans: There will be no German realms. Instead, most Classic realms will be mixed.
What has been said? In the official forum, community manager Toschayju spoke and explained what realm structure there will be. He reveals that they have decided not to divide the realms by language in WoW Classic. However, there will still be PvP, PvE, and RP realms. The only exception is Russian servers, which use the Cyrillic alphabet and therefore must use their own game client.
Furthermore, it is stated:
We believe this approach gives players the opportunity to move freely and find guilds and friends who share their interests.
A rain of criticism: The announcement was not well received by players. In the official forum, criticism is pouring in, and many fans even say that their interest in Classic has directly faded away.
For example, Feona says:
This goes against one of the main reasons for Classic (the community within a realm)! You can’t be serious, Blizz?
Or from user Karash:
With a babylonian language confusion, the tightly connected server communities that I consider the great strength of WoW Classic are weakened. I am not a fan of this decision.
Particularly roleplayers are upset: There is much criticism from players in the comments, but especially roleplayers stand out. While it is not 100% important for most content to understand fellow players exactly, roleplayers rely on clear communication and understanding.
A large part of the RP experience is that players share a language and can communicate with each other. If some players use German, others use French or English, RP is practically impossible.
What do you think of this decision? Is it understandable that Blizzard only offers “mixed” servers? Or would you prefer a German realm?
A major challenge is about to launch in the Menagerie, the new 6-man activity of Destiny 2 – the heroic mode. Bungie has now given a first glimpse of what Guardians can expect there.
What is the Menagerie? In the Season of Opulence, Destiny 2 received a new activity designed for 6 players, but it is not a raid – the Menagerie. Here, Guardians must prove their worth before Cabal Emperor Calus.
In previously uncharted areas of the massive Leviathan ship, it is a labyrinth of various rooms and tunnels against increasingly stronger waves of monsters, rotating bosses, and against the clock. Additionally, Guardians can gather all sorts of cool loot with the Cup of Opulence.
What to expect in the heroic mode of the Menagerie
Soon, Guardians will also face an even greater challenge within this new activity. The Menagerie is getting a heroic mode. In the current “This Week at Bungie” blog, the studio has now revealed initial details about it.
When is the heroic mode arriving? This new challenge will start on Tuesday, June 25, with the weekly reset at 19:00.
How is the Menagerie changing with the heroic mode? It will be significantly tougher and more demanding. Only the best teams are likely to succeed here. Casual players will probably struggle.
What will be different in the heroic mode
The recommended power level increases to 750: This way, you will encounter enemies with this level right at the beginning of the activity. The heroic mode is clearly tailored for Guardians who have reached the current power cap of 750. Because as you progress, the level of the enemies even rises to 770.
There is no matchmaking: The heroic mode is aimed at pre-made teams consisting of max power-level Guardians. Simply dropping in alone or with a half-full group and having additional players assigned from the player search will no longer be possible. The heroic mode clearly targets hardcore fans.
Weekly curated modifiers: There will be weekly modifiers that rotate with each boss and add extra challenge.
You can lose: In the normal version of the Menagerie, it is essentially not possible to fail.
Depending on how many enemies you kill and whether you master the interim bosses as well as the mechanics of the individual sections, you will eventually arrive at the weekly end boss. You can complete this boss completely under no pressure. This will be different in the heroic mode.
The “Extinction” modifier will be active. That means if your entire team dies, you will be sent back to orbit, and you must restart the activity.
Additionally, individual encounters never repeat themselves. If you fail to achieve 100% progress at least by the boss after completing each encounter once, your team will also be sent back to orbit.
More special features: In the heroic mode, there will be special rewards, triumphs, and challenges that you can only find or master there.
However, Bungie has not been specific about this yet and has only made vague hints. It remains to be seen whether the Guardians can master this new challenge, for example, with less than six Guardians or only with certain loadouts.
What do you think of the first details about the heroic mode? Are you looking forward to it and will you drop in with your team? Or is it not for you?
We conducted a long interview with Alexander Rogaume from the “Dead by Daylight” team. Find out here what was said on topics such as crossplay and Pay2Win.
Dead by Daylight just had a major announcement. After the 4vs1 horror game established itself from being a hidden gem to a long-lasting success, conquering not only PC but also PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, it will also be coming to the Switch. Soon, however, Dead by Daylight will take another step further and aims to be released on mobile devices.
We took the opportunity to conduct an extensive interview with Alexander Rogaume, the Senior Product Manager at Behaviour Interactive. We discussed many topics and could answer numerous questions that newcomers and existing fans might have.
Mein-MMO: For many players, the mobile version will not be the first, but the second platform on which they play the game when they are not at home. Will there be a way to connect existing console and PC accounts with the mobile version accounts? Will progress and unlocks transfer from one platform to another? Or will players have to start over on mobile?
Alexander Rogaume: We believe that Dead by Daylight Mobile will attract a lot of new players, solely due to the platform. Currently, there is no feature that allows transferring existing accounts from PC / console / mobile. Specifically for the mobile version, we want to keep progress separate, as the progression system is a bit different on mobile to accommodate the typical playtime on mobile.
We are considering features to reward existing players when they come from PC or console to mobile, but progress requires a fresh start.
Mobile games are often free to play, but the PC and console versions of Dead by Daylight must be purchased. Will the mobile version be free to play? If so, are there additional ways to spend money compared to the other versions of the game? For example, the option to buy blood points, addons, offerings, or items for real money or premium currency.
Dead by Daylight Mobile will be free to play. The monetization will be the same as on PC and console, with characters and cosmetic items available for purchase. While some aspects of progression are different, we wanted to maintain the fundamental “No Pay to Win” philosophy that our users love.
The biggest difference between the mobile and PC/console versions is the number of characters available at the start. In a way, the premium price on PC/console is defined by all the DLCs that are available there [for free].
Is there hope for cross-play? Any plans for players on consoles to compete with (or against) their friends on PC or mobile?
Cross-play is definitely something we are considering, but not at launch. The reason for this is that we want to provide all our players with a common ground. PC/console players will need to learn a new control pattern, and brand-new players will have to discover the mechanics of Dead by Daylight.
We will closely monitor how the balance of the game evolves and when the time is right, the cross-play topic will come back to the table for us to discuss.
Will there be special balance patches for the mobile version? For example, the Killer “Nurse” is significantly less effective on consoles than on PC, primarily due to the different input devices [controller or mouse and keyboard]. Are you planning special balance changes just for the mobile version?
We have spent a lot of time working on the controls for the mobile version. While some characters are obviously more challenging, we have already reached a point where we are satisfied with the results. With that in mind, balance is a never-ending process of testing and patching, and we expect a lot of useful feedback from our beta phase. We want the community to help us evolve the game over time.
A large part of the gameplay in Dead by Daylight consists of paying attention to small details, such as moving grass, a startled crow, or a subtle movement in the distance. How do you ensure that these details can be captured on a small screen?
Dead by Daylight runs fantastically on the devices we support, and despite the size of the screen, we have managed to include a large amount of gameplay details. We have also incorporated a brand-new set of visual cues that do not exist in the PC/console version. This will help our players receive the same fast feedback to make in-game decisions.
Will all characters from the PC version be playable on mobile? Or are there some that you cannot use due to licensing agreements? We are thinking of Bill, Myers, or the Pig.
Our goal is to have as many characters as possible from the PC/console versions available on mobile. Our entire original content will be included, and we are currently negotiating with licensing partners to bring all the great IPs of the horror world to Dead by Daylight Mobile. We are still in discussions and therefore cannot provide a final list of characters before the talks are completed.
During the 3-year anniversary, many new contents were introduced, such as the Archives. Will this content also appear on the mobile version?
We plan to have a synchronous update process. In other words, all new characters, maps, and customization options available on PC and console will also be available on mobile. The “Archives” will likely take a bit longer to find their way to mobile because we still need to adjust the interface to fit the mobile experience.
The performance of Dead by Daylight was a problem on consoles for a long time and only improved drastically with the recent patches. There are many concerns that Dead by Daylight on the Switch and mobile will now also suffer from such issues for a long time. How do you ensure that the game runs smoothly on most devices?
Smartphones are quite powerful machines. We have invested a lot of time in optimizing the game for mobile. While performance obviously depends on the device in question, we are extremely happy with the results so far. Basically, the game runs extremely well on devices that meet our requirements, and we believe people will be surprised at how well Dead by Daylight Mobile actually performs.
On mobile devices, many fans who play Dead by Daylight on PC/console have already tried similar games like Identity V, which has very similar mechanics. What is the main reason why people should try Dead by Daylight and leave a game they may have already invested hundreds of hours into?
We don’t want anyone to give up a game for Dead by Daylight. We want to provide the best possible experience and let players decide for themselves.
There are indeed games that are very similar to us, but in a way, there is only one Dead by Daylight. When it comes to horror and that great slasher film feel, we believe we have the best game in that area.
One of the biggest differences comes from the fact that Dead by Daylight Mobile was not initially developed as a mobile game. This is the true “Dead by Daylight” experience that we are offering. This experience is loved by millions of players worldwide and comes with the content from 3 years of development, which has been continuously refined.
The visuals and background story [of our game] are very sophisticated, and we don’t shy away from the horror theme. We embrace it, which is why we appeal to a different kind of player.
Lastly, we have all these great IPs and many more to come. We hope that everyone will be able to play their favorite character from horror films in Dead by Daylight and Dead by Daylight Mobile.
The developers of Dead by Daylight have officially presented their mobile version of the game. The first images look promising.
At the 3-year event for Dead by Daylight, it was hinted at briefly, and now the cat is out of the bag. Dead by Daylight is going “mobile”, so it will soon be available for iOS and Android devices. And the best part: It will be Free2Play!
In the screenshots, you can already see how the developers have solved the issue with the interface. There are one or two large buttons for the different actions, which is particularly helpful for the killer, as they still do not take away much overview.
In an initial trailer, it is also mentioned that Dead by Daylight has currently surpassed the mark of more than 12,000,000 players – a huge success for a game that started as a small niche game in 2016 and many predicted wouldn’t have a great future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y06hEBeY0I
What content is available in the mobile version? The content of the mobile version is supposed to be identical to the other versions. So, all game modes and characters will be available. Some licensed characters, like Michael Myers or Freddy Krueger, are still uncertain. New license agreements will need to be negotiated. There is not yet a complete list of characters.
Same atmosphere, same gameplay: Basically, Dead by Daylight Mobile seems to be a 1:1 transfer of the PC version of the game. The gameplay is identical. However, there are expected to be small changes to the progression system. How exactly that will look is not yet clear, but it is supposed to be adjusted “to the different play times on these devices,” Alexander Rogaume from Behaviour told us in an interview.
Whether the mobile version can generate the same thrill and excitement as on the larger devices remains to be seen. However, the first images provide a quite positive impression.
Dwight is in the locker. Always.
When is the release? There is still no exact date – the release is supposed to happen in 2019.
Are you excited about Dead by Daylight Mobile? Can it work? Or does such a game belong on PC/console?
Rumors said that the next generation of Xbox, Project Scarlett, could be a console family. Now Phil Spencer says: No, Microsoft is focused on developing a high-end console as a successor to the Xbox One.
Where did the idea come from that there could be multiple consoles? That also came from Phil Spencer. He used the term “Game Consoles” in the plural at E3 2018.
One might have interpreted “Gaming Consoles in production” – this statement from Spencer was related to the “next generation of Xbox.”
According to insider reports that came out gradually, it was thought that “Project Scarlett”, the generation after the Xbox One, could consist of two consoles:
Anaconda – the high-end console, which would compete with the PlayStation 5
Lockhart, a slightly trimmed-down, cheaper version
It was expected that Microsoft would expand its range with a console family, similar to the current stronger Xbox One X and the slightly trimmed-down Xbox One S.
Phil Spencer.
Xbox One will only have one console as next-gen successor
This is what Phil Spencer says now: In a recent interview with Business Insider, Phil Spencer says that Project Scarlett is the only next-gen console that Microsoft is working on.
“Last year we said consoles and then released one console and now we’ve detailed another console,” says Spencer.
“Technically speaking, that’s plural,” said Spencer, laughing in the interview.
At the moment, they are focused on Project Scarlett and bringing it to the stage.
The “Lockhart” console or a counterpart will therefore not come.
An image from the reveal trailer of Xbox Scarlett.
What was the other console? Apparently, Spencer is referring to the second console as the “Xbox One S All-Digital Edition”, a current generation console that no longer has a drive.
This was introduced between the previous “console” statement and the current statement that they are only making one console.
Whether another console will be released after Project Scarlett in 2021, akin to the Xbox One X, is currently not known.
It is expected that Project Scarlett will come out at the end of 2020 and will compete with the PlayStation 5.
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According to Twitter user “Klobrille”, there was a change in strategy at Microsoft.
Clever solution from Microsoft
What’s behind this: There actually were “concrete reports” that Microsoft was working on two consoles for the next generation. However, these plans were not officially presented and can therefore be easily denied.
It is quite possible that Microsoft changed plans one and a half years before the release and is now making it look like Spencer meant a very different console with the plural than everyone assumed.
From Spencer’s laughter and the remark “Technically speaking, that’s plural”, one can assume that Microsoft changed its plans for the end of 2020 and is now cleverly playing it off.
In line with Week 7 of Season 9 in Fortnite, there is again a secret star to collect. We will show you the exact location for the bonus star once you have completed the challenges.
This is how you get the star: This secret star only appears after you have completed all challenges from Week 7. Before that, you won’t be able to find the star.
Search here for the secret star from Week 7 (S9)
Here is a hint: Once you have completed all tasks from Week 7, you will receive a new loading screen. This screen hides a hint for the star.
In Week 7, the following loading screen appears after completing the challenges:
This is the new loading screen
Here is where the hint is hidden: If you look closely, you can spot the secret star in the left corner of the screen. This means that the star can be found exactly at this location.
At the southern end of Pressure Plant, you will find the star
Right at the bottom, where the lava flows out, you will find a small tower that brings you back to the location. If you walk up the stairs there, the sought-after star is on one of the floors.
This video will help you: We will show you a video where the sought-after location is presented. This way, you can’t miss the star:
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The rush for the new Teamfight Tactics is currently causing a huge boom – and overloaded servers. The game is so popular at the moment that everyone wants to play it. But there isn’t enough space, as the game is actually only supposed to be tested for now. This is causing long queues.
Why can no one play? Teamfight Tactics has only been playable on the test servers of League of Legends since June 18. However, so many players want to play that the servers are not sufficient.
The test environment was evidently not designed for such a large number of players. There are queues with several thousand players. Some report that they have to wait hours to log in.
What to consider: Actually, Teamfight Tactics should not be “played” in its current phase, but only “tested”.
But that is a pious wish from Riot that collides with reality.
Since the game is such a hit on Twitch, people want to not only watch it but also play it themselves.
This login screen is what most people waiting will see.
How do I even play? This is quite annoying for those affected, as it is difficult to even get to play. To do this, you need a PBE account, which comes with certain requirements:
Your main account in LoL must have reached Honor level 3, which requires a certain amount of gameplay
You must never have been banned or punished
But even with a suitable account, it is currently evidently not possible to play directly. If you still want to try it, we explain in our article how to download and play Teamfight Tactics.
Teamfight Tactics is this popular
The interest is huge: Despite its short time, it has conquered Twitch swiftly and captivated many players. Already in the first days after the beta release, the game reached number 1 on Twitch.
It has even spawned its own subreddit from the LoL subreddit. It currently carries the humorous title “PBEQueue Tactics” and already has over 16,000 members.
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This is what Riot is doing against the rush: According to a tweet, Riot has already stabilized the servers on June 19 and is trying to open the PBE for more players. Apparently, that is still not enough. The limit is supposed to be raised slowly.
To do this, Riot is now also looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to help process more data streams from more players simultaneously:
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Furthermore, Teamfight Tactics is expected to be implemented as a new mode in League of Legends on June 25, so from then on everyone can play. There are already some particularly strong tactics:
When Wizards Unite is released, you can also decide which house from Harry Potter you want to join. We will tell you how important this choice is.
What houses are there? Those familiar with the Harry Potter series will recognize the 4 houses, as in Wizards Unite you can choose which of the following houses you belong to:
Gryffindor
Hufflepuff
Ravenclaw
Slytherin
You can make the choice early in the game, but will it, similar to Pokémon GO, be decisive?
Which house should I choose in Wizards Unite?
This is what the developers say: The development team behind Wizards Unite explains that the house choice will have no impact on the game whatsoever.
There are 4 houses in the Harry Potter universe, but the choice in Wizards Unite does not matter
So it is more of a moral decision which team you are on. You will be able to perform all actions in the game with every player from other houses.
Why do the houses not matter? In Wizards Unite, there will be professions. These are significantly more important in the game. Each profession has different abilities and is useful in combat in different ways.
Here, your choice is much more significant. Niantic and Warner Bros. Games likely did not want to give you a second important choice.
This is how it differs from Harry Potter: The choice of houses in Harry Potter was very important. Every new student was placed under the sorting hat, which decided which house they would belong to.
The 3 main characters were all from Gryffindor
In Gryffindor, for example, the heroes were Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Slytherin, on the other hand, had rather the evil wizards among their ranks. There was Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter’s eternal rival.
What should I choose then? In the end, it doesn’t really matter. Choose the house that appealed to you the most in Harry Potter.
If you are not a Harry Potter fan, then go with your favorite color or the coolest heraldic animal.
Rockstar has now revealed new details about the Casino DLC in GTA Online and the opening of the building. The location is clear, the release date can now be anticipated.
What’s new? Today, on June 20th, the Casino in GTA Online has changed visually once again. There are now further indications that work is actively being done on the building. The construction site in front of the location has now increased again.
Additionally, Rockstar has now officially addressed the Casino and talked about a release date. As we now know, you will soon be able to enjoy yourself in the newly opened Casino.
Contents of the Casino DLC for GTA Online
What did Rockstar announce? A new post on the GTA Online website mentions what the Casino will bring to the game. Some Casino wishes of the players will be fulfilled with this content update.
The developers have not yet wanted to disclose an exact release date to the community. However, it is said that the Casino in GTA Online will open sometime in the summer of 2019. The opening should take place in the upcoming summer weeks if everything goes according to plan.
What is the name of the Casino? The building is under the name “The Diamond Casino & Resort”. According to Rockstar Games, it is supposed to be a luxury destination and a huge entertainment complex.
According to the developer post, there will be at the Diamond Casino & Resort:
Generous amenities
exclusive shopping offers
top-notch entertainment
and state-of-the-art gambling options
In addition, there will be outstanding guest service, a parking service and fine drinks at the bar. A lucky wheel is even said to be included.
What gambling options are there? Besides the lucky wheel, no gambling option has been specifically mentioned. However, it is stated that there will be “a range of sophisticated table games”.
In recent weeks, there have been recurring wishes on social networks for blackjack, poker, and roulette. Now, everyone is curious about what Rockstar will implement from that.
Whether and how you can make money with the new Casino is still unclear. Soon, Rockstar Games intends to reveal more details about the Casino.
In Apex Legends, there is a new kill record for squads. The three players wiped out almost the entire battlefield alone. But somehow, hardly anyone is interested. How come?
What is this record? Three players set a new kill record in a round of Apex Legends on the Xbox One. Together, they achieved 53 kills in one round – out of just 57 opponents present in the game. The record is now held by:
ImGobbleSauce
Maseoon
OgxSlum
The three players set the record on June 7, 2019. Since then, hardly anyone has shown interest. The corresponding YouTube video has been viewed only about 5000 times and received just 57 upvotes (as of June 20 at 15:20):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi7GYS8Pmkk
That’s why the record hardly reaches anyone
What is the problem with kill records? An important point regarding the relative unpopularity of such records is the way they are achieved. Experienced players create new accounts exclusively for the purpose of “kill farming,” known as “smurfs”.
With these smurfs, they play rounds where they are primarily matched with other new players, or so the assumption goes. However, if they are indeed novices and not smurfs, the veterans have an easy time.
They wait, for example, for opposing teams to revive their teammates, in order to claim even more kills for themselves. This was already sharply criticized by the community during a previous kill record .
This is the current status of Apex Legends: Overall interest in Apex Legends has declined somewhat recently. Since its release in February 2019, fewer and fewer players have been watching the game on Twitch.
Both average viewers and peak numbers have gone down. In recent days, the game has roughly held its own, but in the long term, interest has waned somewhat since the initial hype.
This, however, initially means that players’ interest in media content has decreased. No statement can be made about player numbers due to lack of official figures.
The interest in Apex Legends on Twitch since release. Source: sullygnome.
What the future brings
Is Apex Legends dying now? No. A decline in interest in a game shortly after its release is normal. Apex Legends has simply not received the new boost in its first season that some may have hoped for.
However, the second season of Apex Legends is already on the way starting July 2. In this season, Respawn has taken a lot of the criticism of season 1 to heart and made improvements that many players were hoping for:
Capcom has unexpectedly announced a beta test for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne exclusively for the PS4. Only players with a PS Plus subscription will be able to enjoy it.
What is going on with MHW: Iceborne? Capcom has announced the start date of the first beta tests for the Iceborne expansion.
The tests will take place on the next two weekends:
From June 21 to June 24
And from June 28 to July 1
The start and end of the test are both at 12 PM noon our time.
Who can participate in the beta? The beta tests are exclusively for the PS4. Starting June 21, only players with an active PS Plus subscription will be able to test the beta. From June 28, everyone will be able to join in.
Where can I download the beta? The Iceborne beta can now be downloaded from the PS Store. Just search for “Iceborne” and add it to your shopping cart.
However, you do not need to own the base game to participate in the beta. Get it from the PS Store and as long as you have a PS+ subscription, you can play.
What are the contents of the beta? The beta appears to be identical to the one that visitors of E3 2019 could try out. There are three hunting quests where you can fight the following monsters:
You will have all kinds of weapons available to you. Additionally, in the E3 demo, you could also test the “Clutch Claw” mechanic, which allows you to pull yourself towards the monsters and cling to them.
Other platforms will have to wait a little longer.
Since Title Update 4, the new specialization – the Gunner – is available in The Division 2. However, not everyone is pleased with the marksman. Particularly the unlock process has sparked some heated debates.
What is the deal with the marksman? The marksman, or the Gunner, is the first post-launch specialization in The Division 2, essentially representing the 4th class of the game. It was recently introduced with the Title Update 4.
Why the debates? Although some are excited about the marksman and are already playing it, not everyone is satisfied with the new Gunner. The issue lies in the way the new specialization is unlocked.
While Year Pass holders have immediate access to the new specialization, all other players need to put in considerable effort to unlock the marksman at all.
For them, the Gunner is tied to a wide range of different tasks that will likely require a significant amount of time and effort. For owners of the Year-1-Pass, however, the quest line is purely optional; they only receive some additional cosmetics from it.
What do the fans say? This “division” is currently being discussed by many fans – even here with us at MeinMMO.
Numerous players are annoyed and feel that Massive has significantly exaggerated the requirements for unlocking the new class.
Some even go so far as to say that Massive deliberately designed the grind to be overly tough to push more players to buy the Year Pass. Because this way, the specialization is available immediately, and all the annoying grind is spared. And that’s exactly what some players have claimed to be doing.
Even some Year-1-Pass holders say it has “paid off” for that reason alone. Because they wouldn’t want to endure that annoying grind otherwise. In general, many agents without a Year Pass believe that given the effort, they won’t even attempt to unlock the new specialization.
Some were looking forward to it, but see no reason to return to The Division 2 under these circumstances, as there is otherwise no truly new content.
Others, on the other hand, do not understand the critics’ objections and are looking forward to the challenges associated with unlocking the Gunner. They find them to be well-designed, relatively easy to master, and offering enough incentives to tackle them.
What do you think about the whole thing? Are the requirements for unlocking the marksman acceptable? Or do you think Massive has clearly gone overboard as well? Are you playing the Gunner? Or are you leaving the new specialization aside?
At the end of the lava flow lies the sought tunnel
Fortbyte #12: With spray motif Nana Nana in a melted tunnel
Where is the Fortbyte located? As a prerequisite, you first need the spray motif Nana Nana. You get it in the Battle Pass at level 57. Select it and then start the round.
Fly towards the volcano and the lava. The lava flow ends exactly at the sought place, in the tunnel. Enter the tunnel and on the right side you will find the Fortbyte. Then use the spray and the byte belongs to you.
In this tunnel lies the Fortbyte
Watch out for the surroundings: As with every Fortbyte, it also applies here: There are often campers lurking at these places, looking to pick up easy kills. So don’t get caught!
Is there a video? We will embed a video here that shows the exact location. This way you cannot overlook the byte.
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What are Fortbytes? With Season 9, these Fortbytes came into the game. They are electronic puzzle pieces and each day another byte is hidden on the map.
If you find 90 of the total 100 Fortbytes, a special Utopia skin is waiting for you, which is already visible in the game.
Are you looking for more Fortbytes? Then check out our large hub:
Patch 8.2 is the next major update of World of Warcraft. We have compiled all the information for you so that you are ready for the patch.
After the developers presented Patch 8.2 of World of Warcraft in a stream, a lot of information has been pouring in. After all, Patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara is packed with content and is likely to be one of the largest content updates in the history of WoW.
In addition to two new zones, there are numerous changes to the game mechanics and enough content to hopefully keep players entertained for several weeks.
This article will be updated regularly over the coming weeks and months as new information about Patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara is released.
Update: The article was last updated on 20.06.2019.
The new areas Nazjatar and Mechagon
Patch 8.2 brings two new areas that players can explore to their heart’s content. In addition to the Naga area of Nazjatar, located in an exposed cave complex deep in the sea, there is the technological city of Mechagon, where crazy gnomes do even crazier gnome things.
What we know about Nazjatar
At the heart of the patch is the new area Nazjatar. This is where players land after the Horde sails out to fulfill one of Sylvanas’s plans. The Alliance begins to pursue them. However, both sides are surprised when the sea suddenly opens up, causing the ships to plunge into the depths.
At the same time, players encounter the Mechagnomes waiting in Mechagon. In this new area, a mad robot attempts to transform all living beings into machines as well. The area itself bears similarities to the Timeless Isle, offering many rare spawns and small puzzles – for example, a rare mob does not take damage and requires a trick. Additionally, players can create their own trinkets tailored to their character’s preferences.
Rise of Azshara is also Blizzard’s first real opportunity to respond to the criticism of the launch of Battle for Azeroth. This means that there will be many changes to existing game mechanics and systems. Especially, the Heart of Azeroth receives some truly powerful new abilities.
The trinket Heart of Azeroth had not held a good standing with players so far, as it was simply boring and posed a barrier for new Azerite traits. However, with Patch 8.2 this is becoming a thing of the past.
The most important new feature is the introduction of a new active ability that players can choose at will. There are several abilities to choose from, each existing in different strengths. Those who want the best abilities will have to play a lot or be among the best players. The final upgrade is purely cosmetic and creates an imposing effect.
Moreover, Azerite traits can now be unlocked immediately in armor pieces. Long farming of artifact power is omitted for these abilities.
Flying and mounts in Patch 8.2
With Patch 8.2, players in Battle for Azeroth will finally be able to unlock flying again. To do this, it will be necessary to complete the achievement “Pathfinder of Battle for Azeroth, Part 2.” This won’t take long, average players will need only two to three weeks for it.
Major patches also bring many updates to the classes. The first changes can be seen here. Rogues receive a few nerfs while Demon Hunters come out ahead.
More war campaign, more story
With Patch 8.2, there are, of course, also a lot of new quests and stories to be told in World of Warcraft. For example, it became known that dragons will play an important role again.
Are you looking forward to Patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara?
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With Teamfight Tactics, the MOBA giant League of Legends now also has an auto chess clone. Currently, it is only playable on the test server. MeinMMO reveals how you can sign up for the PBE, the free download, and play Teamfight Tactics.
What is Teamfight Tactics? Teamfight Tactics is Riot’s approach to enter the current hype around autobattlers with LoL. The wave was started by the Dota2 mod “Auto Chess” in January 2019.
In autobattlers, you assemble your own team of heroes that you can buy and reposition each round. Then they fight an opposing team in automatically executing battles:
Since the hype, the developer of the mod has become independent and is working with Epic on the standalone version.
Valve, the creators of Dota 2, are also working on their own version of Auto Chess with Dota Underlords.
Teamfight Tactics is now the LoL version of the success formula.
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Teamfight Tactics: Everything about the PBE download for EUW
How do I download Teamfight Tactics? Currently, Teamfight Tactics is still in testing. Therefore, it is only playable on LoL’s beta server, the PBE (Public Beta Environment).
However, for the PBE, you need a separate account. To create one, visit the official PBE page of LoL. You must fulfill some requirements:
Your main account must not have been banned or penalized at any time
You must have received at least Honor Level 3
You obtain honor levels by playing League of Legends. Those who behave positively may get some support from their teammates and thus rank up in honor levels faster.
This ensures that only players who genuinely want to test can access the PBE.
As of June 25, Teamfight Tactics will likely be officially released.
Can I play Teamfight Tactics in German? Yes. If you download the PBE in German, Teamfight Tactics (“Tactical Teamfight”) is also in German.
Is Teamfight Tactics available for Mac? Yes. When selecting the PBE download, you can choose between Windows and Mac.
How do I start the game? If you were able to create an account for the PBE, you still need to download an additional client. The PBE cannot be started via the normal LoL client.
With the launch of the autumn expansion Shadowkeep (Season of Shadows) for Destiny 2, the in-game shop Eververse is undergoing a massive overhaul. Bungie has now provided a first glimpse of the upcoming changes in a dedicated blog.
What is the Eververse anyway? The Eververse essentially represents the in-game shop of Destiny 2. Players can purchase various cosmetic items for their Guardians from the vendor Tess Everis – either using the in-game currency Silver Dust or for real money currency Silver.
Additionally, players can decode the Silver Engrams earned through progress, allowing most Eververse items to be obtained randomly.
What are the changes about? Recently, Bungie made some changes to the Eververse during Season 7 and gave the in-game shop of Destiny 2 a new look.
However, according to Destiny Franchise Director Luke Smith, this was just the beginning. With the launch of the Shadowkeep expansion on October 1, further radical changes for the Eververse are on the way.
This is how the Eververse will change with Season of Shadows in autumn
The focus of the changes is primarily on armor and the economy of the shop. The following specific changes are expected:
Transmog system for Eververse armor
This is how it is now: Currently, the Eververse offers a variety of cool armor sets for all Guardian classes. However, many of these have useless perks. This was previously intentional by the developers, as they wanted players to earn the best perks and combinations through gameplay, not from Tess’s shop. However, this is set to change radically.
This is how it will be from autumn: Starting in October, Destiny 2 will grant players unprecedented freedoms in customizing their Guardians. Not only will Armor 2.0 completely overhaul the existing armor system of Destiny 2 – a kind of transmog system for all Eververse armor pieces will also be introduced.
With the transmog system, players can apply the appearance of a specific item with the look of their choice. The appearance can then come from any Eververse armor piece of the same category that the player has already found.
Starting from September 17, all Eververse armors will be converted into universal ornaments. These ornaments can then be applied to all legendary armor pieces that Bungie will release this autumn.
With these ornaments, the look of the corresponding legendary armor will be changed, while perks, mods, and the stats of the original item will remain intact.
For all new armor pieces from the Eververse as well as for all that you have already earned and included in your collection, this transmog function will be automatically unlocked. You will then be able to use it immediately on all new legendary armor pieces as ornaments.
This is changing with Silver – the in-game currency of the Eververse: With Silver, you can specifically purchase numerous selected items in Tess Everis’s shop.
To obtain Silver, players must either complete special Eververse bounties (which yield very little) or dismantle everything from Silver Engrams that they don’t particularly want. The engrams can be purchased for real money or earned through gameplay.
However, Bungie wants all Guardians to earn this currency through gameplay in the future, rather than spending real money and simply dismantling as many Eververse items as possible. This is set to change in autumn.
From then on, Silver will only be available through gameplay. In addition to the Eververse bounties, this currency will also be a reward from Vanguard, Crucible, and Gambit loot.
This is changing with the collections: Furthermore, you will no longer have to pay Silver when pulling an Eververse item from the collection. Starting with Shadowkeep, it will only cost Glimmer and Legendary Shards.
This is changing with dismantling Eververse items: Since you will no longer need Silver to pull Eververse items from collections, there will be no Silver gained when dismantling shop items, only Glimmer and Legendary Shards instead. So if you still have Eververse items that you don’t necessarily need – dismantle them! This way you will have more dust that you can then spend starting from September 17 on cool new things.
What do you think of these changes? Let us know in the comments!
The release of Wizards Unite is approaching, and it could also be interesting for Pokémon GO. Players are already speculating about what event to expect at the release.
Is an event conceivable? In November 2018, Ingress Prime was released by Niantic. Accordingly, an event was held in Pokémon GO, featuring Shiny Ponita and Tragosso.
Now the release of Wizards Unite is imminent. It’s only logical that celebrations would begin in Pokémon GO as well. But what could await us?
These Shinys could come soon, according to players
Abra could come with the release of Wizards Unite. After all, Abra is a Pokémon that possesses “magical powers.” For example, it can teleport in the console games. There couldn’t be a better Pokémon for a wizard game.
Shinys for every Hogwarts house? In the Harry Potter saga, there were four different houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. Each of the houses also has a crest animal.
This is what the crests of the 4 houses look like
Some fans now suspect that a suitable Pokémon for each crest animal could come into the game. We show you the players’ speculations:
Gryffindor has a lion as its crest animal: Shiny Fukano would fit
Hufflepuff has a badger as its crest animal: Shiny Wiesor would fit
Ravenclaw has a raven as its crest animal: Shiny Kramurx would fit
Slytherin has a snake as its crest animal: Shiny Rettan would fit
Shiny Fukano and Kramurx are already in the game. They could appear more frequently during the event. An alternative to the two Pokémon would be Frizelbliz and Hoothoot. They do not yet exist as Shiny but wouldn’t fit as well.
