The mobile version of the successful online game Black Desert is eagerly anticipated by players. It was originally planned for the first half of 2019. Black Desert Mobile is now expected to launch at the end of 2019 for iOS and Android in Europe.
Update 12.6.2019: At E3, there was more discussion about the mobile version of Black Desert. This is expected to be released worldwide at the end of 2019. However, there is still no exact date for Europe.
Update 10.5.2019: There is still no exact release date known for when Black Desert Mobile will come to Europe and North America, and thus to us in Germany.
The last official statement was on April 9. Here, Robin Jung, CEO of Pearl Abyss, stated that Black Desert Mobile is expected to be globally released at the end of 2019 – also in North America and Europe. Previously, the first half of 2019 was targeted. (via Pressreleases.triplepointpr)
On 10.5. in the quarterly report, Pearl Abyss highlighted the extraordinary success of Black Desert Mobile in Japan. Additionally, they sold 240,000 copies of Black Desert for Xbox One in North America and Europe. (via Pearl Abyss)
Original report from May 13, 2018:
Black Desert Mobile is coming to Europe. In the financial report, Pearl Abyss mentions plans to release Black Desert Mobile in Europe and North America in the first half of 2019. This would be the period from January to June 2019.
Interestingly, this time Pearl Abyss will act as both developer and publisher. The servers will be operated directly by the developer. Whether all versions will be on the same level remains to be seen. In the PC version of Black Desert, the South Korean version is slightly ahead of the American and European versions.
With Black Desert Mobile, Pearl Abyss aims to penetrate the mobile market. In South Korea, the game is already available and generated the equivalent of 32 million euros in the first quarter of 2018.
What are these 2 new games? Additionally, Pearl Abyss is working on two games. The two titles are currently referred to as Project K and Project V.
Project K is supposed to be a PC and console game. Pearl Abyss describes the genre as MMO, shooter, and AOS. The term AOS stands for Aeon of Strife. The more commonly used term for this genre is MOBA. So the game is an kind of first-person MOBA.
Recently, they onboarded a new developer with expertise, Minh Le. Minh Le is one of the creators of the famous FPS Counter-Strike.
Minh Le
Project V, on the other hand, will only be released on mobile devices. It is a casual MMO that aims to attract a much broader target audience of players. Here, they want to reach a younger audience than with Black Desert.
The wait for Patch 8.2 in World of Warcraft never ends. Slowly, the patience of the players is wearing thin.
For many players, the current World of Warcraft has “lost its charm” and they are longing for the next Patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara. It brings many new features, such as two zones, a new dungeon, a raid, and the long-awaited feature of flying in the areas of Battle for Azeroth. Additionally, there are new mechanics for the Heart of Azeroth.
However, despite Blizzard repeatedly announcing and teasing news, one thing is missing: A definite release date for Patch 8.2.
Blizzard is being vague about the date: What annoys players at the moment is that Blizzard is not revealing a clear date. Instead, the developers remain cryptic and said just yesterday in the forum that the current PvP season would end “soon.” Normally, Blizzard provides a specific date for the end of the season, but this time that was not the case. The end of a season usually means the launch of a new patch.
What date is likely? Currently, the most popular theory is that Patch 8.2 will be released on June 26, in about 2 weeks. Players suspect this because Blizzard has always hinted around 2 weeks before the end of a season in the past. However, since a specific date was not mentioned this time, there is uncertainty here. Perhaps Blizzard is leaving some leeway to address any issues in Patch 8.2 and extend its duration on the PTR.
Some want BfA to end: More and more often, players express the desire for Battle for Azeroth to simply be over. They are tired of the current expansion and are already longing for the next setting and the next storyline of Warcraft. Moreover, Patch “9.0” would be the first best date for a revision of certain classes that players are currently unhappy with.
Are you looking forward to Patch 8.2? When do you think the patch will be released? Or are you waiting instead for WoW: Classic?
With “Commander Lilith and the Fight for Sanctuary” a new DLC for Borderlands 2 has been released, which is meant to bridge the gap to the upcoming Borderlands 3 coming in September. MeinMMO author Robert explains why this new DLC is his personal highlight of this year’s E3.
Admittedly, there have been a few cool new things to see at this year’s fair. Watch Dogs Legion looks interesting, I also expect a lot from Elden Ring. However, concrete gameplay and more detailed information were in short supply. Moreover, the release of many titles is still a long way off.
Not too far away is the release of Borderlands 3, for which there was also new content to see. To bridge the wait until September 2019, Gearbox released a new expansion for the predecessor in 2019, which was also directly playable. I extensively played the expansion and can only say: Well done, Gearbox!
Watch Dogs Legion looks interesting, but my highlight was something else
The mere fact that the creators of Borderlands are releasing a DLC for Borderlands 2 seven years after its release is remarkable. That the expansion is completely free to play and not just a few measly missions surprised me very much.
The quality of the expansion also impresses me, and in terms of creativity and scope, it is only topped by the mother of all Borderlands DLCs, Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep. Anyone who loves Borderlands will not be able to avoid the new story. But even those who have never dealt with Borderlands should take a look.
The Handsome Collection consisting of Borderlands 2 and The Pre-Sequel
What is the new DLC about? In “Commander Lilith and the Fight for Sanctuary” you accompany the Siren Lilith in the battle for the abandoned mining site of the planet Pandora. This is essentially the “hub” from where players set off. The expansion not only closes the gap between Borderlands 2 and the upcoming Borderlands 3, but also explains the various motives of the characters involved.
For the new DLC you need the Handsome Collection or BL2 on PC
What contents does the DLC offer? Besides the story missions, you can also take on a new raid boss. Additionally, after many years, the level cap has been raised and even a new rarity level has been introduced. Some found weapons can now even glow in rainbow colors.
With the new weapons and the elevation of the level cap, you can once again spend dozens of hours in Borderlands 2 to collect the perfect equipment. The new weapons also offer opportunities for new builds and setups. Not bad, considering that the title is already seven years old.
Lilith and the Gunzerker Salvador are definitely part of the action
How do I get the DLC? Anyone who owns Borderlands 2 on PC or the Handsome Collection for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One can jump right in. Also, those who are PlayStation Plus members can get the Handsome Collection for free in June – giving them access to “Commander Lilith and the Fight for Sanctuary”.
This is how the new expansion plays: My last adventure in Borderlands 2 was a long time ago, time to dust off my highly specialized Gunzerker to shoot a variety of nasty creatures again. I actually had problems at first getting my weapons and gear in my inventory used correctly.
An icon of the Borderlands series: Claptrap
Borderlands 2 is an extremely complex game, especially at higher difficulties (Overpower levels). So if you don’t want to risk taking damage in the ultimate vault hunter mode, you should choose an easier difficulty until you get the hang of things again.
After that, you go against new enemies, along with new and familiar allies. Even if the big bad guy doesn’t represent the pinnacle of creativity, the expansion is very entertaining and, as is typical for Borderlands, filled with Easter eggs. With the increase in the level cap and the new weapons, my collecting passion has been reignited. All the strengths that have characterized Borderlands 2 are almost immediately evident here.
What story knowledge should one have for the expansion? To really understand everything, you should have completed both the main story of Borderlands 2 and the Telltale series “Tales from the Borderlands”. Those who have never played the Tales should at least finish the main quest in Borderlands 2 before visiting the new area.
Chronologically, the fight for Sanctuary is set between the events of the Telltale series and Borderlands 3, which takes place seven years after the events of Borderlands 2.
How did you like “Commander Lilith and the Fight for Sanctuary”?
Today, on June 12th, Fortnite will be taken offline on all platforms (PC/Mac, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, iOS, Android) to apply a new patch. How long will the maintenance take and when can you get back to playing? MeinMMO has all the information!
What’s happening in Fortnite today: As in every week, Fortnite will be taken offline for a few hours today to implement new content. This means for you: mandatory break!
You can find out how long this will last and what you can expect from the new game version now!
Fortnite is down – When will it start and how long will it last?
When does the server maintenance start? At 9:30 AM German time, you will have the last chance to join a new game; after that, the lobbies will be closed.
Fortnite will be finally down at 10:00 AM German time. The maintenance will then begin.
How long will the downtime last? Based on experiences from the last weeks and months, you should be able to log back in by noon at the latest.
To make sure you don’t get bored in the meantime, you can read the patch notes on MeinMMO that will be published shortly after the maintenance begins. We will also inform you here if the maintenance is extended due to technical problems.
These are likely the new contents with patch 9.21
What does the update bring for the Battle Royale mode? A new weapon is coming, that is certain. However, the announcement of a new grenade launcher has not brought excitement among players so far. We are curious to see how the weapon performs in practice!
The new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for PC is currently very popular in the gaming community. We will show you how to install, download, and set up the Xbox app on Windows 10.
You can play new Xbox exclusive titles on the day of their release.
The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes:
The Xbox Game Pass Console Games plan
the Xbox Game Pass PC Games plan
and Xbox Live Gold
Installation on PC:
For the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to run on your PC, you need the new Xbox app and the latest version of Windows. You can find the app in the Windows Store as Xbox (Beta).
The Download: Open the Windows Store on your PC. Type “Xbox” in the search and then select the Xbox (Beta) app. It should look like this:
If your system meets the requirements and is updated, then the app is now ready for installation. After that, it will be ready to start.
Xbox Installer: On the Xbox website, you can download the app with an installer. It will guide you through the installation process. If you are missing a Windows update, the installer will take care of that for you. After that, restart your computer and you should be able to use the app. Here’s the download at xbox.com.
Installation Not Possible – Troubleshooting
If you don’t have the required version of Windows installed, you will get an error when installing the app. It will look like this:
Option 1 – Update Windows: To fix this error, you usually just need to update your operating system. This can be done by opening the settings, selecting “Update & Security”, and then checking for updates. Install the found updates.
Option 2 – Sign Up for Windows Insider Program: If you don’t receive the required Windows version through the regular update, you can download the needed Windows version from the Windows Insider Program. You can sign up on the Insider.Windows.com website.
Once you are signed up, link your Windows account with it. To do this, click on Start in Windows, type “Settings”, and open it. Then select “Update & Security” and then the “Windows Insider Program” option.
Keep the top menu point on Updates and Updates. Select your Windows account at the bottom that you want to link with the Insider Program.
Now select the “Windows Update” point on the left and then “Check for Updates”. Now the required version of Windows should be found and downloaded automatically. Then follow the installation. Restart your PC if prompted to.
Afterwards, Windows 10 is ready for the Xbox app, and you can install it as described above.
Install and Play Xbox Game Pass PC Games
This is how you use the app: After installation, you have the option to pin the app to “Start” and start it from there. Alternatively, you can create a shortcut or start it via the Microsoft Store.
If you open it, you go directly to the overview of the Game Pass.
If you have the Pass, you can immediately access the huge library and download games that you want to try out.
By clicking on the game and then on “install”, the game will be directly downloaded from the Xbox Game Pass to your PC.
You can then start and play it via the Xbox app or directly from the game in your Windows Start menu.
Currently, there is a strong deal for the Game Pass Ultimate:
Apex Legends received a small patch on the evening of June 11. This fixes a bug that annoyed some players so much that they left the game for a while.
What was the bug? Since the update 1.2 on June 4, a annoying bug has been circulating in Apex Legends. This bug made it nearly impossible for players to hit targets while sliding.
Every weapon severely misfired while sliding, making it impossible to aim correctly. This even led well-known players like Shroud to ignore the game until the bug was fixed.
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Update from June 11
– Patch Notes for Apex Legends
What was patched? The latest update contains particularly many bug fixes. Respawn has apparently taken note of many of the complaints in recent days and has worked on them. The following bugs have been fixed:
Shots while sliding should be accurate again
Healing items now work with custom key bindings
There is once again compensation if players leave the group during an Apex Elite match
Caustic’s gas traps can no longer deal damage through walls
Caustic can no longer place multiple gas traps quickly in succession without cooldown
Players on PS4 should now see the correct graphics for rewards
Jumping from towers should work correctly again
Additionally, several smaller display, UI, and sound issues have been fixed. Some configuration arguments have also been reactivated. You can find the complete patch notes in English on reddit.
Octane also had a sound bug that has been fixed.
What’s coming next: The patch is merely a small improvement for the last patch 1.2. It addresses some remaining issues from Season 1 until Season 2 of Apex Legends starts on July 2, 2019.
The second season will bring some buffs, a new weapon, and the new legend Wattson. At the moment, it also seems that Apex Legends will change with a special event:
Destiny 2 will receive a cross-save feature this fall. At E3 2019, Bungie has become a bit more concrete about how this feature is supposed to work. Apparently, it could be more expensive than previously assumed.
What is the Cross-Save in Destiny 2? Recently, Bungie presented the new expansion “Shadowkeep” for Destiny 2, which will be released on September 17, 2019, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
However, there were no further details from Bungie. Many assumed that purchasing content on one platform would be sufficient to play it on all other platforms through cross-save. However, this apparently is not the case.
What Bungie revealed about cross-save at E3: In a casual talk session during the Coliseum event at E3 2019, Bungie has disclosed some additional details about cross-save.
Firstly, it should be noted that it seems to be a technically complex feature, the implementation and functional framework of which are still actively being worked on.
It is supposed to work like this:
You select a main account on a specific platform – for example one where the characters are the most advanced
This progress or save is then shared with all other platforms where you play Destiny
You play this save accordingly on all platforms you are on
However, it seems that there is a catch. It looks like you will be able to play free content cross-platform without hurdles through cross-save. However, for paid content, you will likely have to purchase it again on the respective platform – even if you already own it on another platform.
However, if you want to play the story of the upcoming paid expansion Shadowkeep on other platforms, you will have to buy the expansion also on the other platform where you want to play it.
If you want to fully take advantage of cross-save and play the upcoming expansion on PC and PS4, you will need to purchase Shadowkeep separately on both PC and PS4. It could indeed become costly.
It is not known how DLC-bound items will be handled. Also note that many details of the cross-save feature are still being refined and a lot can still change. Apparently, this is currently the status quo.
In this video of the E3 talk, you can watch the relevant section about cross-save starting at 10:02:
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At the Edge of E3 2019, it was finally announced: the MMORPG Black Desert is coming to PlayStation 4.Fans have been waiting for this announcement for over two years – the release of Black Desert on PS4 will not take too long now.
When will Black Desert come to PlayStation 4? It is still unclear, but it seems likely to happen soon.
Pre-orders start on July 2, 2019.
Those who pre-order will receive some goodies and can participate in an early access period before the launch.
Where will Black Desert be released for PS4? The version will be available in North America, Europe, Japan, and South Korea. So we in Germany are in.
This is what Pearl Abyss says: The developers behind Black Desert say: “If you’re looking for an open-world action MMORPG with deep customization, we encourage you to pre-order in July.”
Finally, Black Desert can announce the PS4 release
Pearl Abyss seems to have made a deal with Microsoft, stating that they would not talk about a port to PlayStation 4 at first, but that the port of Black Desert to Xbox One is the focus. Since the announcement of the Xbox port, Pearl Abyss has blocked all questions about a port to PlayStation.
Good combat system, great graphics – but no classic PvE MMORPG
What is Black Desert in 5 bullet points?
Asian MMORPG with fantastic combo-based combat system
the graphics are generally described as very beautiful, but there are issues with “pop-ins”, some objects appear late
Strengths in exploring the world and a deep crafting system
it is not a “typical” theme park MMORPG like WoW. There is a story and quests, but generally, the player is meant to find their own way in the world – the focus is more on grinding than on “typical questing”
In Destiny 2 today, on 11th June, the Weekly Reset takes place. A new boss appears in the Menagerie and the quest for the Truth is now live. Moreover, the weekly activities and challenges such as the Flashpoint and the Nightfall Strikes are rotating..
With the reset, the quest for the exotic rocket launcher Truth has also begun. It starts in the Menagerie, the new pinnacle activity for 6 players, where you need to defeat the Beast of the Week (likely the final boss).
There is also something happening in the Menagerie today. After the massive Vex Minotaur Hasapiko, a new boss is up next. By the way, if you want to specifically farm for certain weapons and armor pieces in the new activity, check out this guide: You can specifically farm these weapons and armors with the Chalice
Nightfall Strikes from 11th June on PS4, Xbox One and PC
The Flashpoint on Titan and the associated heroic adventure reward you both with powerful items.
In Werner/Benedict 90-40, you receive four weekly bounties, all of which reward you with a powerful engram. You can get more powerful loot when you complete all four of them and in the Menagerie – when you upgrade your Chalice of Opulence accordingly.
Ada-1 offers all powerful weapon forms of the Black Armory in her inventory.
Complete 20 bounties of any kind and Ikora Rey will reward you with a powerful bounty.
Gather 5,000 Clan XP, and you will also receive powerful loot from Hawthorne. If you also complete the bounties “A Fateful Affair”, “Strength of Memory”, “All for One, One for All” and “Perfect Victory”, you will receive another powerful bounty.
Petra Venj is now (Curse Week 1) at the Pavilion in the area “The Shore”. Complete her mission, the Ascendant Challenge, and 8 of her Daily Bounties, and you will be rewarded with a powerful bounty for each of these tasks. Currently, the 5th Ascendant Challenge is active.
If you want powerful loot from Spider, you need to master his weekly bounty “The Eye in the Darkness“.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, players on the Nintendo Switch haven’t had much fun lately. A bug caused them to fall helplessly from the sky and become easy targets for other mobile players.
What happened? Recently, there have been numerous reports and videos showing players falling in droves from the sky at the end of the Battle Bus’s flight path and then standing helplessly after landing until other players or the storm eliminated them.
This is how the helpless victims rained down from the sky. Source: Reddit
The unfortunate players were exclusively users of the Nintendo Switch. A bug recently caused the controls to fail, and the players could do nothing.
Instead, they had to watch helplessly as their avatars automatically exited the plane at the end of the flight time and landed, where ultimately they all met their demise.
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What is the bug about? The issue with the disabled controls seems to be unique to the Switch and likely relates to the controller support of the Nintendo console.
Somehow, it seems to block the controller when playing on the mobile device playlist typical for Switch. However, the bug has now been fixed, and the game can be controlled normally again.
This is how the community reacts: Nonetheless, players on the Switch are still not happy with Fortnite. The game runs rather sluggishly at a maximum of 30 FPS, and the Switch is too weak to deliver the game properly. On Reddit, complaints are piling up:
“I think they just hate us Switch players!”
“Why are Switch players even in the mobile playlist?”
“How can Epic allow this? What the hell?!”
“Epic, can you please fix the FPS on the Switch? Oh, dear God, please!”
It seems like Fortnite fans on the Switch are currently not having much fun in the game, and Epic should quickly address the technical issues. According to fans, it works well with other games on the Switch, so why not with Fortnite?
Have you had similar experiences on the Switch, and do you share the negative feedback from the Reddit community on this topic?
Right now, there is a particularly strong offer on the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. We show you how to save big on your purchase.
What is it about? Currently, there is an offer at Microsoft that Xbox users and PC gamers are celebrating as the “best deal of all time“. The Game Pass Ultimate is currently extremely cheap. If you invest money now, you save several hundred euros.
How does the deal work? The interesting part of the deal is that your existing Live Gold membership will be upgraded. So if you have a year of Live Gold, you pay 1 € for the Game Pass Ultimate and have this subscription automatically until Live Gold ends. This means you save immediately. Because the Game Pass Ultimate subscription actually costs 13 € per month.
The upgrade for the Game Pass Ultimate is valid for a maximum of 36 months, or 3 years. We will show you step-by-step how to take full advantage of this deal.
First, log in to your Microsoft account and check how long your Live Gold or Game Pass membership still lasts.
Next, purchase enough Xbox Live Gold to be close to 36 months of membership. Alternatively, you can buy less if you want to spend less. Today in 36 months would be June 11, 2022.
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This way, you upgrade your existing membership for just one euro. So if you have Xbox Live Gold until June 11, 2022, and upgrade it now for one euro, you will have the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription at no additional cost until June 11, 2022.
If you seize the opportunity and upgrade for the full three years, you save almost 290 €. Because you still have expenses for Xbox Live Gold. If you plan to use the service in the coming years anyway, you can save a lot here.
So hurry up and take advantage of the deal before it expires after the E3 2019.
Things to keep in mind: If you extend your Xbox Live Gold membership AFTER activating the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, it will count for less Ultimate time. As VG247 reports, it looks like this:
The new game Marvel’s Avengers was unveiled at E3 2019 and is currently the talk of the town. Some previously saw the game as “Destiny with superheroes.” But what MMO elements does the game offer?
What is Marvel’s Avengers? It is an action game featuring the superheroes from the Marvel universe. It will be released on May 15, 2020, on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia.
Marvel’s Avengers starts with the superheroes Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, Hulk, and Iron Man.
During the game’s presentation, it was announced that content will be regularly added. So, DLCs can be expected. But how will that work? We explain where Marvel’s Avengers resembles an MMO or a “Games as a Service” like Destiny.
Loot – How does it work in Marvel’s Avengers?
How important is loot? Marvel’s Avengers is based on loot. Changing armor is a part of the game.
Details about loot are still lacking. It seems that players can customize their own versions of the superheroes using armor and skills. It was also mentioned in the presentation that there are “almost infinite ways” to customize the heroes with armor.
These questions remain open: It remains unclear whether the armor is purely cosmetic and which parts can actually be exchanged.
Co-op in Marvel’s Avengers – How many players, how does it work?
How many players can join the co-op? It has been confirmed that co-op in Marvel’s Avengers takes place with up to 4 players.
So you can fight through the action-adventure with 3 friends. If you want, you can also play solo.
New heroes are coming: The starting quintet of Marvel’s Avengers will regularly have additional heroes added. However, it is still unclear how large the gaps between hero releases will be.
Will new heroes be paid? No. Every new character added to Marvel’s Avengers is supposed to be free.
So will Ant-Man, whose arrival has already been confirmed for the future.
More DLC content for free: As reported by Gamerant, all future content is expected to be released for free – even new regions.
Are there loot boxes or pay-to-win? The developers confirm that there will be none of the known microtransactions such as loot boxes or pay-to-win scenarios.
It seems that they will generate revenue with cosmetic items after the launch. This is where they are relying on the cash shop model of games like Fortnite.
What MMO elements does Marvel’s Avengers have? It currently sounds like Marvel’s Avengers will be a game similar to Destiny or The Division 2, but probably still more focused on single-player with an optional 4-player co-op mode. So, one of those new “service” games that developers are currently excited about.
It’s clear that Marvel’s Avengers will continue to be supplied with content like an MMO after the launch. This will likely also directly impact gameplay, especially when it comes to new regions.
The ability to further customize your character with new loot is also something seen in many MMOs.
However, a real MMO feeling doesn’t really come through during 4-player co-op.
In Watch Dogs Legion, you can play as any NPC in the city. Instead of tough guys with tattoos, everyone wants to play just one character: Helen, the killer grandma.
In Watch Dogs Legion, every character you encounter in the game world is playable. You find yourself in London after the Brexit has taken place. England has become a surveillance state and the underground organization DedSec wants to incite a revolution.
You can represent every citizen of London and fight against the regime. There are tough guys with bloody skull masks. There are tough young women in cool biker outfits.
But everyone has fallen in love with the little British grandma, Helen.
The internet is crazy about Helen
Why does everyone love Helen? If this grandma gives you a kiss on the cheek, you’re instantly dead! Because Helen is tougher than she looks in her turtleneck and checkered skirt.
Helen is now 78 years old. In her younger years, she worked as an assassin. Now she is retired but fights for the resistance.
In the first gameplay trailer for Watch Dogs Legion, Helen is simply brutal, knocking young men to the ground, hacking high-security systems with a robot spider – and everyone thinks that’s damn cool!
This is how the internet celebrates Helen: Since Ubisoft presented Watch Dogs Legion at the E3 2019, tweets and postings about Helen have been accumulating.
On Reddit, a compilation of Helen received over 66,609 upvotes. It’s said that Helen is not really old, but simply mature.
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On Twitter numerous posts about Helen and Watch Dogs Legion are accumulating. Usually, the pictures show radical grandmas in funny situations. But there are also many exclamations with declarations of love for Helen.
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In the field of gaming notebooks, there are numerous different models, and not all offer a good price-performance ratio. We provide an overview.
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GeForce RTX: The strongest notebook graphics currently available
The mobile versions of the RTX series are named like their desktop counterparts: GeForce RTX 2060, RTX 2070, and RTX 2080. Technically, they correspond to the graphics processors for desktop graphics cards but run at lower clock speeds to avoid excessive heat generation.
Additionally, the mobile variants are also available in the so-called “Max-Q” design for particularly slim and quiet gaming notebooks. The “Max-Q” graphics units operate even slower and are usually found only in particularly expensive notebooks.
Notebook versions slower than desktop models
Here’s the performance comparison: According to surveys by Notebookcheck.com, the mobile RTX 2080 is about 15 percent slower in 3DMark benchmarks compared to the desktop model, while the Max-Q version is even 30 percent slower.
Users can at least expect that the mobile RTX 2080 is about as powerful as a desktop GTX 1080 depending on the resolution, or 15 to 35 percent faster than the mobile GTX 1080.
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The mobile RTX 2060 is 36 to 58 percent faster than its direct predecessor depending on the resolution and is roughly as fast as a mobile GTX 1070. Meanwhile, the mobile RTX 2070 is 26 to 29 percent faster than the mobile RTX 2060 and is about on par with the mobile GTX 1080.
GeForce RTX and GTX: Who needs what?
What is the advantage of RTX over GTX? In addition to the increased computing power provided by the new architecture, the hardware support for Raytracing lighting technology and cloud-based anti-aliasing DLSS (“Deep Learning Super Sampling”) are major advancements.
However, both require implementation by game developers and are currently (still) not necessarily seen as a buying argument due to their relatively slow adoption. Additionally, Nvidia has also enabled ray tracing on older Pascal graphics cards, though they do not achieve such good performance.
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What graphics processor do I need? Since most gaming notebooks use displays with Full HD resolution (1080p), the computing power of a mobile GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) is often just enough for smooth frame rates at high graphics settings in current games.
6 GB video memory for Full HD: For current and upcoming top titles, a bit more is advisable, especially considering the video memory, with 6 GB generally considered outdated; however, it usually suffices for Full HD at present.
120 Hz and beyond: The same applies especially when pushing fast displays with refresh rates of 120 Hz and above: The more computing power, the better. Accordingly, the absolute high-end models for demanding players in notebooks also have their justification.
Anyone who primarily plays resource-efficient multiplayer shooters like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and similar, or less graphically demanding MMO titles, can also find satisfaction in the lower mid-range.
GTX 1660 (Ti) and GTX 1650 as alternatives
The new GTX 1660 Ti for notebooks is almost as fast as the RTX 2060 and is on average only a few percentage points slower, though some RTX features mentioned at the start may have to be compromised.
The GTX 1660 without “Ti” in the name, meanwhile, is on par with the outgoing GTX 1060.
With the GTX 1650, Nvidia’s current range of gaming graphics units in notebooks is rounded off downwards. This is about 10 percent slower than the GTX 1060 but approximately 25 percent faster than the GTX 1050 Ti.
The best gaming laptops for around 700 euros
For an acceptable performance in less demanding titles, buyers should budget up to 700 euros. The strongest graphics units in this price range are Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and AMD’s Radeon 560X, each with 4 GB VRAM, with the GTX 1050 Ti being, according to Notebookcheck.com, an average of 35 percent faster in games.
A budget entry with the Nitro 5
The most worthwhile laptop model is nevertheless a model with Radeon 560X: The Acer Aspire Nitro 5 (AN515-42-R1GF) is paired with an AMD Ryzen 5 2500U with four cores and eight threads at a clock speed of 2 GHz and up to 3.6 GHz, providing enough power for gaming in this performance class.
Plenty of RAM and an SSD: It also comes with 8 GB of RAM as well as a 128 GB SSD and pre-installed Windows 10 Home alongside a 1 TB hard drive. The matte display has a Full HD resolution and offers a refresh rate of 60 Hz with a screen diagonal of 15.6 inches. The battery lasts up to 5.5 hours.
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Pro
Price-performance ratio
SSD and HDD
including Windows
Contra
somewhat weak gaming performance
Better graphics but no SSD
GTX 1050 Ti and i5: The ASUS TUF Gaming FX504GE-DM479 uses the faster GTX 1050 Ti as well as a more powerful Intel Core i5-8300H with four cores and eight threads at 2.3 GHz (turbo up to 4 GHz), paired with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM.
Pro
sufficient performance
Contra
no SSD
no pre-installed Windows
Neither Windows nor SSD: The matte display has a resolution of 15.3 inches with 1,920 x 1,080 pixels at 60 Hz. Unfortunately, the TUF has neither pre-installed Windows 10 nor a fast SSD. Instead, there is a 1 TB HDD. The battery is said to last up to 5 hours.
In this price range, the GTX 1060, which is currently being sold off, still reigns as the most powerful graphics unit, with the best-equipped laptop model being the Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-52NX for just over 1,000 euros.
In the price range of just under 1,000 euros, interested buyers must weigh whether they want to choose SSD or hard drive and usually also have to do without a bundled Windows installation. The Acer model offers all three.
Best price-performance winner: Predator Helios 300
What’s inside: This gaming notebook features the GTX 1060 alongside the quad-core Intel Core i5-8300H (8 threads) with up to 4 GHz turbo clock and 8 GB of RAM.
Pro
Price-performance tip
fast display
Contra
nothing glaring
Fast display and SSD: The matte IPS display offers Full HD and a refresh rate of 144 Hz and measures 17.3 inches. For storage, there is a 128 GB SSD and a pre-installed Windows 10 Home (64-bit) along with a 1 TB hard drive. The battery is said to last up to 7 hours.
For multitaskers: The MSI GL63 8RE-643 also relies on the GTX 1060 and features an SSD and HDD at a comparable price, but comes with the more powerful six-core Intel Core i7-8750H with 12 threads at 2.2 GHz and up to 4.1 GHz turbo clock.
Only 60 Hz: However, it lacks a pre-installed Windows from the start, while the display is smaller at 15.6 inches and has a slower refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Other alternatives: There could be gaming notebooks with the GTX 1650 in this price segment in the future, but so far no models with appealing prices are available. However, it must be noted that somewhat lower computing power and limitations due to smaller VRAM will have to be accepted.
Also, the GTX 1660, which competes at par with the GTX 1060, could still appear in this price range but is currently only available in a HP notebook for 1,349 euros.
All-rounders up to 1,500 euros
In the price range between 1,200 euros and 1,500 euros, there are numerous models with the potent RTX 2060, although one must again consider the rest of the specifications.
The complete package: The Dell G5
One of the most worthwhile complete packages currently offers the Dell G5 15 5590 (650GJ) for around 1,250 euros. Here, the RTX 2060 is complemented by a powerful hexacore processor in the form of the Intel Core i7-8750H at 12 threads with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz and up to 4.1 GHz turbo, along with 8 GB of RAM.
IPS display with 60 Hz: The SSD with pre-installed Windows 10 Home (64 bit) offers a capacity of 128 GB, and the usual hard drive has 1 TB. The matte IPS display features Full HD resolution at 15.6 inches with a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
Pro
Specifications
Price-performance ratio
Battery life
Contra
Display struggles
SSD a bit slow
Warranty period
In testing:Notebookcheck.com rated the model 85 percent with a test rating of “Good”:
The hardware of the Dell G5 handles all current computer games fluidly on the matte 15.6-inch screen (FHD, IPS). The specifications are also impressive: SSD+HDD, 8 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode active), and Thunderbolt 3. The excellent battery life is a surprise. However, the price level of the notebook does require some compromises.
Compromises must therefore be accepted with respect to the somewhat dark and unresponsive screen and the comparatively slow SSD, as well as the limited 12-month warranty.
The king of the last generation: the GTX 1070 in the MSI GP73
8 GB VRAM: With the MSI GP73 Leopard (8RF-473), there is also a powerful gaming notebook available in the price range up to 1,500 euros featuring the slightly older GTX 1070, which is performance-wise on par with the RTX 2060 in the mobile sector but offers 8 GB more VRAM.
Pro
More VRAM
Larger and faster display
Larger SSD
Contra
Price
No or limited RTX features
Large SSD and 120 Hz: Additionally, the 17.3-inch display is noticeably larger and also offers a faster refresh rate of 120 Hz. Another plus is the SSD, which at 256 GB is twice the size.
Powerful hexacore processor in the new Acer Nitro 5
Strong Full HD card with the latest processor: The Acer Aspire Nitro 5 (AN517-51-75RY) also hits similar targets with a larger display (although 60 Hz) and a larger SSD (512 GB). It features the slightly weaker GTX 1660 Ti, while a more powerful hexacore processor, the Intel Core i7-9750H (6 x 2.60GHz, up to 4.5 GHz), is installed.
In this price range, the Gigabyte Aorus 15 X9 (7DE0252W) is currently the most attractive model at around 1,816 euros. It features the powerful RTX 2070 with 8 GB of VRAM paired with the Intel Core i7-8750H with 12 threads at 2.2 GHz and up to 4.1 GHz turbo, supported by 16 GB of RAM.
The matte IPS display with a diagonal size of 15.6 inches offers Full HD resolution and a fast refresh rate of 144 Hz. For storage, there is a 512 GB SSD with pre-installed Windows 10 Home (64-bit) and a 2 TB hard drive.
Pro
RTX 2070 with i7 8750H
Design / finish
144Hz display
Contra
Operational noise
Battery life
In testing:Notebookcheck.com rated the model 86 percent with a test rating of “Good”.
This is the most balanced Aorus laptop to date, both internally and externally. To make the Aorus 15 more appealing for the high-end gaming sector, we would like future iterations to include features such as customizable RGB keyboard lighting, G-Sync, and Thunderbolt 3.
Overall, the consistent running fans and poor battery life have been primarily criticized.
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High-end gaming for 2000 euros and more
In the absolute high-end segment, there are hardly any limits, but of course, you want to get as much as possible for your money here as well. Many of the listed models are currently unavailable or simply overpriced.
Price-performance tip from Omen
The most worthwhile offer: From a price-performance standpoint, the HP Omen 17-cb0007ng for 2,399 euros is particularly worth it, which is currently expected to be ready for shipment in eight days at Alternate.de.
Pro
very good specifications
144Hz display
Contra
Price
RTX 2080 and i7 power: Here, you get the current strongest notebook graphics chip, the RTX 2080, along with the six-core Intel Core i7-8750H with 12 threads at 2.2 GHz and up to 4.1 GHz turbo clock, supported by 16 GB of RAM.
Large 144 Hz display: The matte IPS display with a diagonal size of 17.3 inches offers Full HD resolution and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. For storage, a 512 GB SSD and a 1 TB hard drive are available.
More than just a desktop replacement: The titan among laptops
Alternative of superlatives: If money is no object and you want the best of the best, MSI currently has the GT75 Titan (9SG-268), which is probably the best-equipped gaming notebook on the market, already leaning towards a workstation. Price tag: around 5,000 euros.
Pro
High-end specifications
true desktop replacement
Contra
Price
high weight
All the best: The high-end notebook also relies on the RTX 2080, but pairs it with the eight-core Intel Core i9-9980HK with 16 threads and a clock speed of 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz, along with 64 GB of RAM.
No compromises on display and storage: The matte 17.3-inch display with IPS panel only features 60 Hz but offers 4K resolution. A particularly good performance is ensured by two SSDs with 512 GB in a RAID configuration alongside a 1 TB hard drive. The Pro version of Windows 10 (64 bit) is pre-installed here.
In testing: The website Laptopmag.com gave the model 4 out of 5 stars and stated the following:
MSI has thrown pretty much everything under the sun into the GT75 Titan, and it works wonderfully. From its impressive and imposing figure to its impressive display, overwhelming sound, and powerful Core i9 processor with Nvidia RTX 2080, this Titan is simply a collection of greatness.
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Popular RTX notebooks with “Max-Q” design
Despite the higher price for slightly lower graphics performance, more and more gaming notebooks in ultra-light designs that primarily use the “Max-Q” versions of the graphics processors are gaining popularity.
Using Battlefield V as an example, the following fps values at WQHD resolution (2,560 x 1,440 pixels) were determined by Notebookcheck.com, while the frame rate on the tested gaming notebooks with their various main processors often also runs significantly into CPU limits. In Full HD, the percentage differences are similar.
Model
Frame rates
Percentage
RTX 2080
115 (min: 90) fps
118 %
RTX 2070
91.7 (min: 74) fps
74 %
RTX 2080 Max-Q
91.6 (min: 72) fps
73 %
GTX 1080
85.5 (min: 64) fps
62 %
GTX 1080 Max-Q
81.7 (min: 65) fps
55 %
RTX 2070 Max-Q
75.3 (min: 59) fps
43 %
GTX 1070
75.2 (min: 60) fps
42 %
RTX 2060
75 (min: 60) fps
42 %
GTX 1660 Ti
68.7 (min: 54) fps
30 %
GTX 1060
52.8 (min: 41) fps
0 %
GTX 1650
47.3 (min: 37) fps
– 10%
And what about AMD?
In the price comparison at Geizhals.de, there are currently hardly any gaming-capable notebooks with AMD graphics processors for ambitious gaming demands, aside from the initially mentioned model in the price range of 700 euros.
Otherwise, only one model from Acer (Predator Helios 500) with the high-end graphics unit Radeon RX Vega 56 and the eight-core processor Ryzen 7 2700 from the upper class is listed. It is only available starting from around 1,900 euros.
From around 1,440 euros, there is also a price-unattractive mid-range model with Radeon RX 580 and the six-core CPU Ryzen 5 1600, but it only has 4 GB of video memory.
Below that, in the price range under 1,000 euros, there are only configuration variants with graphics processors that tend to be too weak and too little video memory for ambitious gamers.
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Ubisoft’s medieval MMO For Honor gets a limited-time event. With “Shadows of the Hitokiri” comes a new game mode and gruesome horror elements into play.However, fans were hoping for something different and are now disappointed.
What is the new event for For Honor? From June 10 to 27, 2019, there is a new event in For Honor. It’s called “Shadows of the Hitokiri” and revolves around the new, creepy samurai class, which resembles the dark bosses from the game Sekiro.
This is the new mode: While the event is running, you can play a unique new game mode called Soul Harvest. In this mode, the warring factions clash in the abandoned village ruin Kaidan. There, the dark Hitokiri warrior Sakura once committed a massacre, and ever since, the souls of the slain haunt the place.
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In Soul Harvest, it’s all about who collects the most souls by killing soldiers. Each hero has their own supply of souls. This counts towards the team’s total score, and you can lose your souls if you are killed by another player.
You also lose your souls when you respawn. So your teammates need to be careful to prevent your team from getting significantly set back and revived.
The new mode relies on teamwork. Once you have collected 1,000 souls, the game is won.
Fans don’t actually want an event
Here’s how the new content is received by players: Recently, For Honor noticeably regained its popularity after a long drought phase. However, the new event causes dissatisfaction among fans. After the hype leading up to E3 2019, they were clearly expecting a new addon like the introduction of the Chinese faction.
But instead, there was “only” the event for the already existing Hitokiri, which is also only limited in time. On Reddit, people are expressing their frustration:
“It’s extremely underwhelming!”
“I am really disappointed now! I waited for this day and was really looking forward to the new content, but noooo!”
“Yes, they really missed a huge opportunity to build hype. What were they thinking?”
“That was a mistake to make such a big announcement for such little content.”
The Season of Opulence enters its second week in Destiny 2 and offers players more opportunities to level up with their Guardians. Players can look forward to more ways to earn powerful rewards and thus increase their level.
This is the situation with the power level: With the just launched Season of Opulence, the power level in Destiny 2 has also increased again. Guardians are now allowed to grind up to level 750.
With the new content, the hunt for the highest power level has been simplified a bit, so everyone can start with the new features of “Opulence” right away. There is a special quest required for the raid that needs to be completed with one character to secure gear at power level 690 for all Guardians on the account.
In addition to the quest, players can also earn additional powerful rewards, more than ever before. The weekly reset will again be a highlight.
Here are the rewards available now: The new content from the Season of Opulence also brings new powerful rewards. With the content from Season 7, Guardians can now earn eight additional rewards per week.
These eight rewards come in addition to the rewards that Guardians can already earn weekly, such as through Strikes, Gambit, or PvP.
Players will earn four powerful rewards through the bounties from Werner 99-40, the servant of Calus on Nessus. Additionally, Guardians receive a reward when they complete all the bounties of the week. Furthermore, there are three more rewards to be earned in the Menagerie when Guardians have upgraded their chalice. You can read how that works here.
With a bit of loot luck, it’s easy to raise your power level by about 20 points in just one week.
What rewards does the raid bring? All of this doesn’t even include the new raid that has come to Destiny 2 with the Season of Opulence. With the raid “Crown of Sorrow”, even more gear pieces await that will increase players’ power levels.
Guardians who grab all the regular powerful rewards and are also diligent raiders could potentially reach the maximum power level in about two weeks.
During E3 2019, Call Of Duty Modern Warfare revealed more details about level design and AI. To ensure everything is as realistic as possible, real locations are scanned and the AI behavior is refined.
This is how Modern Warfare aims to achieve more realism: The new Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare is getting a new graphics engine after 14 years. The game itself is also set to be significantly more realistic than previous installments.
During the E3 2019, it was revealed what else the developers are doing to make the shooter more realistic.
Realistic Maps, Better AI
This is how the maps will be more realistic: To achieve this goal, the developers, according to GameRant.com, scanned all objects:
The environments in Modern Warfare are 100% realistic in scale, scanned from real life and brought into the game.
This means that all buildings and maps are designed to real-world measurements, down to the smallest object. The AI is also expected to act significantly more realistically and respond differently to your actions. Unfortunately, there are no further details about this yet.
For example, a brutal gameplay sequence was already shown, where you play as a child and also kill people in this role. You can also see dying children.
This is what was revealed at E3
The Spec-Ops mode returns: Those who played Modern Warfare 2 and 3 should be familiar with the cooperative Spec-Ops mode. In Spec Ops, players could work together to complete challenges and earn stars. The available mini-missions apparently increase in difficulty as more players successfully complete them.
This is how Spec Ops will be in Modern Warfare: Apparently, the cooperative aspect remains almost untouched. “Co-op will be about the same. But there will be Spec Ops like you have never seen before […].” How exactly the new Spec-Ops mode will look, however, is not yet known.
The last really big TOTS in FIFA 19 could be on the way. Here you can find out which players could be involved on Friday.
The Ligue 1 Team of the Season: After last week’s Serie A TOTS was released, this week it could be the turn of the Team of the Season from the French top league.
Whether this actually appears will be revealed on Friday. However, we can already get an idea of how the Ligue 1 TOTS could look.
The prediction for the Ligue 1 TOTS
These predictions come from futbin:
This is how the Ligue 1 TOTS could look
Goalkeeper:
GK: Anthony Lopes (Lyon)
Defenders:
CB: Marquinhos (PSG)
RB: Kenny Lala (Strasbourg)
CB: Marcelo (Lyon)
Midfielders:
LF: Neymar (PSG)
CAM: Nabil Fekir (Lyon)
CM: Ndombele (Lyon)
RM: Pepe (Lille)
Forwards:
ST: Cavani (PSG)
ST: Mbappe (PSG)
ST: Di Maria (PSG)
Substitutes:
GK: Ruffier (St. Etienne)
CB: Kehrer (PSG)
RB: Youcef Atal (Nice)
LM: Jonathan Bamba (Lille)
CAM: Ben Arfa (Rennes)
RM: Thauvin (Marseille)
ST: Khazri (St. Etienne)
GK: Benitez (Nice)
CM: Rongier (Nantes)
CDM: Savanier (Nimes)
RM: Ismaila Sarr (Rennes)
RM: Remi Oudin (Stade de Reims)
When is the release? If the Ligue 1 TOTS is next, it will be released on Friday, June 14, 2019.
Once the team is released, the cards will be available for one week in packs.
What are TOTS cards? During the TOTS event (Team of the Season), new teams of the season with significantly improved special cards are released every Friday.
Example based on the current Ibrahimovic TOTS card
TOTS cards are rare and expensive
Basically, it is possible to draw TOTS cards from various packs. However, the chance of getting a good TOTS card is low.
On the transfer market: The transfer market is a good place to buy TOTS cards. Here you can search specifically and acquire the TOTS cards of your choice.
However, be careful with the prices. They are usually higher at the beginning of a TOTS than when the cards have been on the market for a while.
During a press conference at the E3 2019, the studio Fatshark also made a guest appearance, the developers of Warhammer: Vermintide 2. They presented a PvP mode for the “Warhammer-Left4Dead” in a short trailer.
What kind of mode is this? During the PCGamer press conference at E3 2019, Fatshark introduced the “Versus” mode, a standalone PvP mode for Vermintide 2.
How does a Versus game proceed? The roles of heroes and villains will alternate. A game consists of two rounds, where one team plays as heroes first and then as Chaos.
The games will likely take place in the familiar missions of Vermintide 2. The winner is the team that progresses the furthest in the mission. The goal of the Chaos players, therefore, is to stop the heroes.
Does Versus mix with the normal game? No, the Versus mode will be a standalone game mode. Players can choose whether to play PvP in Versus or prefer the classic PvE variant.
Which villains can I play? The trailer showed several special units of the Skaven rat folk that will likely be among the playable characters. These include:
The Ratling Gunner (Gatling)
The Gutter Runner (Assassin)
The Poison Wind Globadier (Poison Gas Rat)
The Packmaster (Hook Rat)
A Globadier of the Skaven
However, the FAQ for the Versus mode states that heroes from the Chaos followers will also be among the playable classes. This was reiterated in an interview with PCGamer.
This means that even the unsightly, fat Lifeleeches (cover image) and other Chaos mages could be in the mix. It could also be possible to play mini-bosses like the gigantic Rat Ogre.
Will Rat Ogres also be playable?
How can I participate? Currently, Versus is in beta. You can register for it on the official website.
It also states that Versus will be a “standalone game mode” where owners of Vermintide 2 may receive some bonuses. So it may even be possible that you do not need to own the game.
There is no release date yet. However, the first expansion, Winds of Magic, will come in August 2019:
For the 3 GO Fests in summer, Pokémon GO requires something from trainers worldwide – Global Challenges. If you complete certain challenges, there will be 3 new Shinies and many bonuses waiting for you after the GO Fests.
What are the tasks? These global challenges apply to all players around the world and are meant to be completed in connection with the 3 GO Fest events.
Players at the GO Fests must also complete the tasks. If the challenges are completed, bonuses will be given. The 3 legendary feline Pokémon will also have their own raid days where you can catch them in their Shiny form.
Global Challenges – What You Need to Do
How to complete the tasks: There are a total of 3 different events related to the challenges. The events take place simultaneously with the GO Fests. You will need to complete the tasks there.
GO Fest in Chicago
When does the event run? This event starts on Thursday. By Sunday, June 16, you need to reach the following goals. Meanwhile, the GO Fest in Chicago is happening.
Players at the GO Fest must complete 1 million field research tasks
Reward: Double candies when catching Pokémon
Players of Team Instinct (Yellow Team) must complete 15 million field research tasks globally
Reward: 1 guaranteed special candy from raids
Players of Team Valor (Red Team) must complete 15 million field research tasks globally
Reward: Egg distance will be halved
Players of Team Mystic (Blue Team) must complete 15 million field research tasks globally
Reward: You will get double candies from eggs
This bonus is additionally given: If you manage to master all the challenges, Raikou will get a special raid day where you can also find it as a Shiny.
This is what Shiny Raikou looks like
When will the bonuses be available? All bonuses from this challenge will be active from June 18 to June 25. When the Raikou day starts is still unknown.
GO Fest in Dortmund
When does the event run? This event runs from July 3 to July 7. Meanwhile, the Dortmund GO Fest is taking place. The following goals must be achieved:
Players at the GO Fest must complete 1 million field research tasks
Reward: Triple XP when catching Pokémon
Players of Team Instinct (Yellow Team) must complete 15 million field research tasks globally
Reward: Lucky Eggs last for one hour
Players of Team Valor (Red Team) must complete 15 million field research tasks globally
Reward: Eggs yield triple the XP
Players of Team Mystic (Blue Team) must complete 15 million field research tasks globally
Reward: Raids yield double the XP
This bonus is additionally given: If you clear all challenges, Entei will get a special raid day where you can also find it as a Shiny.
When will the bonuses be available? All bonuses from this challenge will be active from July 8 to July 16. The Entei day will take place on July 14 at an unknown time.
Players at the GO Fest must complete 2 million field research tasks
Reward: Triple Stardust when catching Pokémon
Players of Team Instinct (Yellow Team) must complete 25 million field research tasks globally
Reward: 3000 Stardust guaranteed in each raid
Players of Team Valor (Red Team) must complete 25 million field research tasks globally
Reward: Eggs yield triple the Stardust
Players of Team Mystic (Blue Team) must complete 25 million field research tasks globally
Reward: Star Pieces last for one hour
This bonus is additionally given: If you manage to master all challenges, Suicune will get a special raid day where you can also find it as a Shiny.
When will the bonuses be available? All bonuses from this challenge will be active from August 13 to August 20. The Suicune day will take place on August 17 at an unknown time.
