The E3 2019 was kicked off by publisher Electronic Arts with EA Play 2019. There was gameplay and information about some games. We present you the highlights from the live stream.
This is EA Play 2019: In recent years, Electronic Arts has actually been a regular guest in the trade fair program of the E3 in Los Angeles. This year, however, EA held its own event, EA Play 2019. We would like to present you our highlights from EA Play 2019.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
What was shown: Right at the beginning, there was nearly 15 minutes of gameplay from the action-adventure Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. In the video, viewers got their first look at the game, which is powered by Unreal Engine 4. The editions were also presented.
What was shown: A second season for Apex Legends has been announced. This will be released on July 7th and will bring some changes to the weapons. In addition, there will be a new powerful weapon called L-Star.
With the new season, daily challenges will also be introduced, along with another Battle Pass featuring 4 legendary skins. A new legend, Wattson , will also be making her way into the game.
You can read more about what else to expect in our summary:
What was shown: In Battlefield 5, the focus was primarily on Chapter 4 and the new maps that are supposed to come with this chapter. There will be four new maps and several new weapons until August.
In September, private matches will be added as a new feature. Developer DICE also commented on Chapter 5, which is set to begin in October. It will revolve around the Pacific and two new factions, the USA and Japan.
What was shown: During the presentation of FIFA 20, the focus was primarily on the new feature: street football. The developers talked about the background and inspiration for the new mode Volta.
Moreover, FIFA 20 will feature a new ball physics, more 1-on-1 situations, and players will have to engage more in defense. The AI will take less control in the future.
Apex Legends brings a lot of new things in Season 2. Among them is a huge monster reminiscent of Godzilla.
This was seen in the trailer: A lot of new stuff was shown for Apex Legends at the E3 2019. Season 2 is supposed to finally include challenges, offer a better battle pass, and introduce a new legend named Wattson.
But at the end of the presentation, the developers dropped another big bomb: Players were seen in free fall. In the background, a truly massive eye could be seen, reminiscent of giant Kaiju monsters like Godzilla.
Will the map be plagued by monsters in Season 2?
What could the monster mean? When asked about the creature, an Apex developer only mentioned that we should keep our eyes open at the beginning of Season 2. “A few big things” are coming to King’s Canyon. That’s the name of the map in Apex Legends.
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Therefore, it can be suspected that there will be an event in which a giant monster will invade the map and possibly even change it. Curiously, the big competitor Fortnite is currently executing exactly this plan, as a monster has recently escaped from an iceberg and will likely change the map soon.
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Dataminers find more hints about monsters: A dataleak related to the giant monster fits with the announcement of so-called “Flyers” via Dexterto, which are flying beasts known from Titanfall, not unlike dragons.
So it could well be that the small creatures – which are still very large – appear in the vicinity of the giant creature and bring PvE elements into the game. Such PvE elements have already been featured with zombies in Fortnite.
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This could link Wattson to the monster: A final hint about a monster invasion is the new legend Wattson. According to her trailer, she is a brilliant engineer who once developed the force field enclosing the Apex island. This force field may be faulty, allowing such monsters to have sudden access to the island.
Fun fact: A giant monster named “Nessy” could already be summoned at the game’s launch by finding certain Easter eggs. Perhaps the giant creature is a form of Nessy?
What do you think about the monster? What do you think it will cause?
In the online shooter The Division 2, developer Massive has now introduced the 4th specialization. These are basically the classes in the shooter. The Gunner is all about heavy artillery and can take a lot of damage, as the more special ammunition he has, the more bonus armor protects him from enemy fire.
This is what the new Gunner can do: The new class “Gunner” focuses on sustained damage and is meant to withstand a lot of enemy fire. The specialization will fight on the front lines. It is equipped with a mini-gun, a Gatling gun, and has the following abilities and features:
The Gunner is supposed to receive bonus armor depending on how much special ammunition he has. The bonus armor is designed to allow the Gunner to tank well for a short time while suppressing enemies with the mini-gun.
When the mini-gun is deployed, the Gunner cannot take cover, roll, or jump over obstacles.
The Gunner has an ability that can confuse targets, causing them to stumble out of cover and become easy prey.
He possesses a foam grenade in The Division 2, which he can throw to immobilize opponents.
The specialization comes with a new skill tree.
This is what the “sidearm” looks like in real life. Source: Sigsauer
As a sidearm, the class carries the P320 XCompact. In real life, this is a compact 9mm pistol from Sig Sauer, a German arms manufacturer from Eckernförde. The real pistol has a magazine capacity of 15 rounds.
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When is the Gunner coming? The new class will arrive on the test server of The Division 2 (PTS) on June 4th and will then be rolled out to the live servers throughout June when the “Title Update 4” goes live for The Division 2.
Update 4 is also expected to bring new content, but Massive is still silent on that.
Who can play the Gunner? To unlock the Gunner, you need to be level 30 and complete 5 challenges, each with specific requirements.
Players who own the year pass for The Division 2 can play the Gunner right away, but must still complete the challenges.
Players who want to play the Gunner right away but do not own the year pass will specifically be able to purchase a package in the in-game shop.
Isn’t that pay-to-win? Massive seems a bit concerned about criticism that holders of the year pass might have unfair advantages because they can play the Gunner earlier.
Therefore, the developers explicitly state in a brief FAQ that all specializations should be on an equal level. It’s all about finding the specialization that suits you.
Additionally, all players will be able to unlock the specialization without the year pass.
Players can earn skill points and invest them in the talent tree of a specialization. There is nothing stopping an agent from mastering all specializations and switching classes between missions.
The first alpha phase of New World ended on June 3rd. Now the servers are offline for an indefinite period. The players have mixed feelings.
What is New World? New World is a sandbox MMO from Amazon that includes survival elements, but primarily focuses on cooperative play within a guild. Players can build, defend, and conquer fortresses.
Why do we hear so little about New World? Amazon’s first MMO was first presented at Gamescom in 2018 and opened the gates to the first alpha in September.
However, despite the fact that the press was already allowed to show gameplay, as we reported from the event in Berlin, there is still a confidentiality agreement regarding the alpha itself. The end of the testing phase has not changed this.
Statistics regarding the first alpha
What do the developers say about the alpha? The developers of New World released statistics at the end of the alpha that contain information on player deaths caused by NPCs or through PvP. Many other figures were also included in this statistic.
However, it reveals nothing about the actual player numbers of the alpha or how the MMO was received by the players. But exactly such information leaks out repeatedly, even though the test was subject to confidentiality.
How many players participated in the New World test? According to the user Preacher802 on the website MMORPG, around 200 players were typically active on the New World alpha servers, with even more during prime time. After the last wave of invites, there were apparently around 1,200 players at peak.
This is where New World struggles
What is the combat system like? According to comments on Reddit or under our posts, the combat system is particularly seen as needing improvement. Reddit user Quesa-dilla writes:
Hopefully they use the time to rethink the mechanics and the combat system.
Many users agree or highlight the issues surrounding the combat itself. MMORPG user FlyByKnight describes the battles as not even close to being dynamic or enjoyable.
Large guilds for success? There is also discussion about the guild system itself. New World shares a similar problem with Atlas. Only with fellow players and large guilds can much be achieved.
Since the focus of New World is on PvP, these two criticisms carry a lot of weight. Perhaps this is what will be worked on during the game’s offline period.
This is what the MMO already does well
Solid foundations: New World is especially praised for its graphics and the idea of the MMO. MMORPG user Raapnapp states that the game has excellent foundations and all systems function properly. It just lacks additional content and especially goals in the game.
Willingness to accept criticism: The acceptance of feedback has also been highlighted positively. There are already several features that have been adopted at the request and pressure of the community.
Good performance: A major plus is likely the server structure of Amazon. This keeps the performance of the game stable, even during large-scale battles.
The future of New World
What’s next for New World? After the closure of the alpha servers on June 3rd, players must now be patient. There is no information on when the servers will be brought back online.
However, the developers are under no pressure. In an interview with MeinMMO, they revealed that they can plan for 10 years in advance, thanks to Amazon. A release in the near future is therefore unlikely.
Our author Alexander Leitsch has already taken a look at New World and created a conclusion:
Although no one expected it, Anthem made a brief appearance at EA’s live show during E3 at EA Play 2019. What’s new?
Why did no one expect Anthem? EA did not list the game in its official lineup for E3. However, there was a brief appearance between the presentations of FIFA 20 and Madden 20.
Ben Irving, the head of the team responsible for Anthem’s live service, took the stage. There he answered questions about the current situation of Anthem and what the future holds.
Anthem has “a bright future”
This is what Irving says about the current situation: According to Irving, the team has learned a lot in the last 4 months. Above all, they have focused on gathering feedback and implementing it better.
At the moment, Anthem is in the testing phase of the upcoming Cataclysm update. Therefore, they are still collecting feedback from fans who are already playing it on the test servers. What Cataclysm actually is,you can read in our summary.
“Does Anthem even have a future?”
This is what Irving says about the future of Anthem: In response to the rather harsh question of whether Anthem will have a future, Irving replied: “Yes, Anthem has a future. A very bright one indeed […].”
They have learned a lot and want to make the game better together with the community. However, they know that they have a lot of work ahead of them before they build the game that everyone wants together with the players.
If you were hoping for choices in Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, you will be disappointed. There will be no choice between the light and dark side of the Force.
During the “EA Play” stream, the developers revealed a lot of details about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. In addition to nearly 15 minutes of exciting gameplay footage, there was also information about the different versions of the game. Other questions that were burning in the community were also addressed. One question stood out: “Can you choose between the light and dark side of the Force?”
The clear answer to that: No, you cannot. The reason? “Because.”
Why is the question so important? Choosing between the light and dark side of the Force is an essential part of many games in the “Star Wars” universe. In SWTOR , players can influence which side they lean towards through their actions. This unlocks different outcomes or abilities. In Jedi Fallen Order, that will not be the case; such a decision does not exist at all.
Main character has a fixed path: The developers then cite several reasons why such a decision does not exist. The main character, Cal, is a Jedi, and the game wants to tell a Jedi story. This story is predetermined, and the players experience it. It is not a narrative with great freedom of choice, but a story that is told through the game.
Furthermore, Jedi Fallen Order belongs to the official canon of Star Wars. Other works could refer to Cal, and it is important that the character is clearly defined and his actions are distinct to ensure a consistent narrative.
Cal has Jedi powers: Based on this, Cal definitely has Force abilities that are more aligned with the light side of the Force. Therefore, he will not be able to shoot Force lightning. Instead, players have these four Force abilities that they can develop:
Push
Pull
Slow
Jump
What do you think of this decision to not allow a choice between the light or dark side? Is it good for telling a fixed story? Or do you miss gameplay freedom?
Today, EA presented several new multiplayer maps for Battlefield 5 during EA Play 2019. You will be able to enjoy these maps soon.
What’s new: The live show mainly focused on Chapter 4 and new maps, which were showcased in several gameplay trailers.
Additionally, developer DICE announced private matches, which are set to be introduced in September.
Moreover, a preview of Chapter 5 was provided. This will focus on the Pacific theme of World War II and introduce two new factions: the USA and Japan.
Chapter 4 brings four new maps
This is Marita, the new Greece map: Marita offers a balanced mix of nature and inhabited areas. You will battle your opponents across the most diverse terrain.
All weapon classes are expected to benefit from the map, including fans of vehicles and aircraft.
The upcoming “Star Wars” game Jedi Fallen Order will be released in two different editions for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. We reveal which ones there are and whether purchasing or pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition, which corresponds to the Collector’s Edition, is worth it.
Leading up to E3, EA revealed some new details about Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order in its “EA Play” stream. In addition to a nearly 15-minute gameplay trailer, there were also details about purchasing and pre-ordering the game.
When is the release of Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order? The plan is for Jedi Fallen Order to celebrate its release on November 15. It will be released simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
What versions are available? Currently, two versions of Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order are planned – the “Standard Edition” and the “Deluxe Edition”.
What do the different editions cost? Both game versions are priced quite similarly.
The Standard Edition costs 59.99 € (PC) or 69.99 € (PS4, Xbox One)
The Deluxe Edition costs 69.99 € (PC) or 79.99 € (PS4, Xbox One)
What is included in the Standard Edition? The Standard Edition of Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order only includes the game. There are no additional contents in this version, but those who pre-order at least receive the pre-order bonuses.
What is included in the Deluxe Edition? The Deluxe Edition has a few bonuses in addition to the base game that will be especially interesting for fans:
There is a “Director’s Cut” with insights behind the scenes and the making of the game. This includes art and concept art.
Additionally, there are some cosmetic items, such as a blood-red coloring for the droid and the spaceship.
The bonuses of the Deluxe Edition and for pre-orders.
Additional bonuses for pre-orders: No matter which edition you choose, pre-ordering will grant you a few extra bonuses. This includes cosmetic adjustments for the lightsaber and the droid.
According to the images, there will be an orange coloring for the lightsaber, two different saber hilts, and a yellow coloring for the droid. These are just cosmetic items.
This is how you can pre-order Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Which version should you get? Which edition you buy is, of course, up to you. Ultimately, the Deluxe Edition only offers cosmetic upgrades and additional background knowledge, making it primarily suitable for fans.
If you just want to experience the game and don’t care about cosmetic “fluff”, then the Standard Edition is for you.
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Which version of Jedi Fallen Order will you get? Will you pre-order or would you rather wait?
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Apex Legends is getting a new legend in Season 2. This time it is Wattson, the electrical trapsetter. At E3 2019, the developers shared more about Wattson for the first time.
Who is Wattson? It has been known for a while that the next legend will be Wattson and that she specializes in traps. Now we finally know more since Respawn Entertainment finally detailed the new character at E3 2019.
Fun Fact: Wattson and her father, an engineer, played a significant role in the construction of the Apex Arena. Therefore, all the other legends know and like Wattson.
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As a developer revealed during E3, Wattson was inspired by a real engineer who had a very methodical approach to problems. This dedicated focus was intended to be transferred to the game to create a planned, tactical hero.
The Skills and Role of Wattson
What role does Wattson play? Like the toxic trapper Caustic, Wattson relies on traps and tactical, defensive support gameplay. This makes her more of a situational, defensive character and less of a fast attacker like the recently released Octane.
What are the abilities? Wattson, like all legends, has three skills: one passive, one active, and an ultimate ability. The skills can do the following:
Electric Fence (active skill): You can set up a type of electric fence. You place up to 12 individual posts to create tactical barriers. When enemies cross the fences, they are pinged for the entire team on the map. Wattson is therefore a strong team player.
Intercept Pylon (Ultimate): This device is extremely defensive and intercepts air strikes, grenades, and artillery fire. Additionally, it charges allies’ shields and speeds up the construction of the electric fences.
Passive Ability: When you use an Ultimate Accelerant with Wattson, your ultimate is instantly charged. This way, you can possibly set up many Intercept Pylons and fortify yourself optimally.
How would Wattson play? Wattson is ideal for players who know the map well and can ambush opponents optimally. With her electric fences, she can control the terrain and create special tactical conditions.
The developers want to create a character with Wattson who relies less on hyper-aggressive gameplay, which has been common in Apex Legends until now.
However, some players are already saying that Wattson is more of a hero for campers and find her less exciting than the other characters in the game.
When is Wattson coming? Wattson will be part of Season 2 of Apex Legends. Therefore, you can acquire the new legend at the start of the season.
For Apex Legends the long-awaited Season 2 was finally presented at E3 2019.
Learn here what new features are coming, what the challenges look like, and what the developers
are planning for weapons, Battle Pass, and Legends.
When does Season 2 start? Season 2 of the battle royale shooter Apex Legends was recently presented at the E3 2019 in Los Angeles. It starts on July 2, 2019, and is called “Battle Charge.” The end date is still unknown.
This is the new heroine Wattson.
The Highlights of Season 2
What’s included in Season 2: The following highlights
are in Season 2:
A new Legend named Wattson. She is a trapper who works with electricity and sets tactical traps in the form of electric fences.
A new weapon: The L-Star. An experimental weapon that seems to be a type of plasma machine gun with a large magazine. It is supposed to be very powerful and only available in care packages. Like the Kraber, it should use a special ammunition that is not otherwise available in the game. The L-Star is even said to be able to blow doors away.
Old weapons are set to be buffed. Perhaps even the terrible Mozambique? There was at least one hint in the stream…
2 new Hop-Up upgrades, according to leaks likely a Shotgun Bolt and a Sniper Stock.
Daily and weekly challenges to level up faster.
A new Battle Pass that is supposed to contain more useful stuff and fewer boring placeholders like badges. Respawn has learned from the community feedback on Season 1.
More skins, three new item types, and more crafting materials to receive items of choice.
New legendary skins for heroes and weapons: Caustic, Octane, the Spitfire, and the R-301 will become even cooler.
A Ranked Mode with 6 tiers. From Bronze at the bottom to the top-level “Apex Predator”
The L-Star
A skin for the R-301
The Prince of Darkness skin for Caustic
What else is there? At the end of the presentation for Apex Legends at E3, an image was shown in which the legends were flying by a giant eye.
This is the hint about a giant monster in the game.
According to a leak on Reddit, this could refer to so-called “Flyers”, gigantic, dragon-like flying creatures that were already present in Titanfall back in the day.
Season 2 might bring events with huge PvE opponents like these Flyers. After all, the map is littered with the bones of such titanic beings. Perhaps living examples of them will make an appearance.
At the E3 2019, first gameplay footage of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was finally revealed. Check out the fantastic gameplay in the trailer here, to get a glimpse of the game before its release.
After many years of waiting, fans of the “Star Wars” franchise finally have a single-player title again. In Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, you will experience the “Star Wars” universe shortly after the execution of Order 66, the commanded extermination of the Jedi.
You take on the role of a Padawan who narrowly escaped the murder of all Jedi. Now, at E3 2019, there was finally real gameplay footage of the game to see.
Here is the official gameplay trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order:
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What can be seen in the trailer? The video takes place a few hours after the game’s launch. The protagonist is on a planet to help free the Wookiee rebels. The Empire has since taken control of most systems.
We get to see plenty of lightsaber action. A lot of emphasis seems to have been placed on these battles. Enemies may parry or are unimpressed by certain Force abilities, while others are quickly dealt with.
Our hero is constantly accompanied by a small droid that, similar to a cat, keeps crawling on his back.
When is the release of Jedi Fallen Order? As a release date, the developers had already indicated November 15, 2019, in advance. So it will be nearly 5 months before you can dive into the game yourself. The game is set to release for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
The Elder Scrolls Online has become a real hit in recent years. In 2019, this is also reflected in impressive player numbers for the MMORPG. How many people play ESO on PS4, Xbox One, and PC?
Publishers and developers rarely talk about their player numbers or usually keep it somewhat cryptic because a game loses interest over the years. With The Elder Scrolls, it’s exactly the opposite. It has become a real hit over the years through many patches and expansions, so Zenimax is now proud of the player numbers they announce.
Accordingly, ESO alone attracted more than 2.5 million new players in the past year.
How many people have played ESO? In an interview with USGamer, it was stated that the number of all accounts that were ever active has increased to 13.5 million. The last months have been particularly successful. Especially between December 2018 and February 2019, there was a significant increase in players that even surprised the developers.
How many active players does ESO have? However, how many of the players are currently “active” remains unanswered. Such numbers are rarely disclosed by any MMORPG.
What factors are included? When it comes to player numbers, one should not forget that ESO was also offered in the Humble Bundle and can be played as part of the Xbox Game Pass. This is likely to boost the player count a bit.
However, the free trial versions are not counted – they are excluded from the numbers.
The EA press conference at the E3 2019 starts today, June 8. In the live stream of EA Play 2019, you can follow the press conference schedule. We will show you the highlights here in the live ticker so you don’t miss anything.
What is it about? EA kicks off the E3 2019 press conferences with its own EA Play stream. The event will be shown online via live stream on June 8, 2019.
19:23 – Wattson can set up fences. If enemies walk through, you will be notified
19:14 – The creators of Wattson are sitting on the couch and talking about the character. When working with the team, strong defense can be built. So aggressive players must first think about how to attack.
19:12 – The 10th legend of Apex Legends is named “Wattson”, presented with a story trailer
19:11 – Apex Legends gets a ranked mode with 6 tiers, from Bronze to Apex Predator – At the end of a season, there are rewards for the achieved tier
19:09 – There are daily challenges in Season 2. Many more skins are supposed to be in the new battle pass. 4 legendary skins in the pass
19:08 – Weapon changes: There are 2 new hop-ups in Season 2. Supposedly, the Mozambique is supposed to get better.
The L-Star
19:07 – The L-Star is the new weapon – It comes in care packages because it is “so OP”
19:05 – Weapon balance will be changed for Season 2, weaker weapons should become more prominent
18:54 – A droid accompanies you, can hack doors and distribute health packs
18:50 – The battles in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order are thought-out and require tactics. It’s not just about lightsabers; the Force is also used. You can even use double jumps
EA Play stream times: In advance, EA already announced a schedule that viewers can orient themselves to. The fixed slots for EA’s games are already set.
With MAX, don’t miss any press conferences: You can follow the EA stream and all other E3 2019 press conferences live with us on MAX (MonstersAndExplosions). There are also exciting analyses. You can find the program schedule here.
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The EA Play stream promises many new contents for various games. In Apex Legends, it’s about Season 2; Battlefield is likely to receive a new location. And then there’s also FIFA 20 on the agenda.
Battlefield 5: Here, they expect the presentation of the new war location on the Pacific coast. This was teased in the trailer for chapter 4 of Battlefield V. In addition, fans are awaiting further new content that will be unlocked for Battlefield 5.
Apex Legends: After the mixed first season, which was not well received by fans, Apex Legends aims to make a strong comeback in Season 2. The contents of S2 will be presented at the EA Play event. A first glimpse of the new season of Apex Legends has already been provided. They may also use the presentation to introduce another new legend.
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order: The new Star Wars game is expected to show real gameplay for the first time at E3. It is said that the gameplay resembles Dark Souls and Sekiro. What is Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order?
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FIFA 20 pre-order on PS4, PC, and Xbox One is now possible. There is the Standard Edition, the Champions Edition, and the Ultimate Early Edition. We show you the contents and prices of the versions and in which store you can get them.
Where can you pre-order? So far, there are three different versions of the new FIFA 20 that you can pre-order. This can be done in the stores for PlayStation, Xbox, and Origin on PC.
We show you here what is included in the different editions and how the contents differ.
When can you pre-order FIFA 20? This is possible from now on. If you do not yet know which edition is right for you, our assessment may help you:
If you can’t wait to finally hold the new FIFA 20 in your hands, it’s worth buying the Champions or the Ultimate Edition. Although these are more expensive, they offer 3 days of early access.
The Standard Edition is suitable for the casual player who is willing to wait a bit longer and does not need any additional bonuses.
The Champions Edition is right for you if you want to play earlier, but can do without 12 Gold Packs and the untradable item.
The Ultimate Edition is worth it for you if you want to start immediately and grab all bonuses available for pre-orders.
If you have doubts about whether FIFA 20 is the right game for you, you should not pre-order and wait for the first tests and reports.
When is FIFA 20 coming out? Without early access, FIFA 20 will be playable from September 27, 2019, on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
A Twitch channel has specialized in showcasing games of the worst players from League of Legends. In doing so, it has become as successful as hardly any other channel in the category.
This channel is about: On the Twitch channel “SaltyTeemo” LoL matches are shown 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All matches only feature players from the “Iron IV” division of LoL.
Iron IV is the worst rank, that players can have in LoL since the overhaul. Accordingly, viewers can continuously watch the worst players in LoL on the channel – both ranked and unranked.
How successful is the channel: According to sullygnome, SaltyTeemo has the fourth highest follower growth in the last seven days in the “League of Legends” category (as of June 8, 2:50 PM).
Over 2400 fans watched simultaneously, and on average, there are 876 viewers present. While SaltyTeemo can’t yet compete globally, it is the only one among the top 50 most-watched LoL streams without a partnership with Twitch.
What makes the channel so special?
This stream offers these features: One of the special features of the stream is that viewers can bet on the participating teams. For this, they receive the virtual currency “Mushrooms”.
Viewers earn mushrooms through other functions in the chat – such as a command with a one-hour cooldown or a registration. However, to use the chat, viewers must follow it.
They can then place their mushrooms on the team they expect to win during the first three minutes of the match using a chat function on the Twitch channel. On the website My SaltyTeemo, they can see how well their bets have been so far.
Those who bet on the right team earn mushrooms.
That’s why people watch: Looking into the chat of the channel, there are several reasons why viewers are so fascinated by SaltyTeemo:
They enjoy watching entertaining matches at a low level and have fun over mistakes.
They admire the enthusiasm that many of the players show and cheer them on.
They collect mushrooms and place bets.
They watch amazing plays, which occasionally occur even in Iron IV.
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However, it is strictly prohibited to make fun of the players directly or to insult them. Even joking about assigning a gamer tag to play pranks can lead to penalties.
Before EA Play 2019, FIFA 20 was presented with a trailer featuring the brand-new street mode “Volta.” All information, the first images and screenshots, and details about the new feature can be found here. FIFA 20 can also be pre-ordered in 3 editions for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
What can be seen in the trailer? In the new announcement trailer for FIFA 20, numerous gameplay scenes can be seen, but the focus is particularly on the new street mode called “VOLTA Football.”
These are the features of the new street mode Volta: The new VOLTA mode will offer its own story as well as a VOLTA World mode, where a team must be built. Additionally, there will be online leagues and a local VOLTA kickoff mode.
Create your own player
The avatar can be male or female
Customize the player’s outfit – Choose the hairstyle, clothing, tattoos, and various celebration emotes
More information about FIFA 20: In addition to the released trailer, FIFA 20 will also be a topic in the EA Play Stream. From 8 PM, we expect further information.
Quarantine is allegedly a PvE shooter with co-op functionality for up to four players. The information and rumors that are already known sound like an attempt by Ubisoft to venture into the zombie survival genre.
Rainbow Six:
Quarantine – Not a completely new game
This suggests Quarantine: Based on the rather sparse information so far, the description of Quarantine along with some unconfirmed rumors sounds like a kind of Left 4 Dead or World War Z.
Quarantine sounds like a classic zombie survival shooter where up to four players will face off against hordes of zombies while trying to achieve a goal.
Previously, World War Z attempted to follow in the footsteps of Left 4 Dead.
A similar mode was already present in the already popular Rainbow Six: Siege, which was released in 2015. In the Operation Outbreak in March 2018, players could already face a type of zombies in co-op. The cover image is also from the Outbreak event.
However, the mode was only available for a few weeks back then. But according to some opinions, it seemed too well-developed to receive such a short duration. This also suggests that Quarantine could be the elaboration of Outbreak.
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Will this be the continuation of Siege? Quarantine will not replace Rainbow Six: Siege. Ubisoft has already confirmed that Siege is too successful to receive a successor. However, Quarantine is based on PvE gameplay anyway.
So it is very likely that Ubisoft wants to attract players to the Rainbow Six franchise with Quarantine, who find Siege too PvP-focused and prefer to play quietly with friends.
We will probably learn more about Quarantine only at Ubisoft’s press conference at E3. There are also more highlights waiting:
In Fortnite: Battle Royale there is now Fortbyte #51. To do this, you need the emote “Waddle”, with which you should cross the street in front of Shali’s banana stand.
Where is Fortbyte 51? For this Fortbyte, you should travel to the Neo Tilted area. There, the popular banana Shali has a stand.
Collect Fortbyte Number 51 by doing the Waddle in front of Shali’s banana stand
Here’s how you can collect the Fortbyte: As a prerequisite for collecting this Fortbyte, you must have reached a certain level in the Battle Pass. This unlocks the emote “Waddle” that you need to collect it. The emote is available at level 31 in the current Battle Pass of Season 9 in Fortnite.
You can find Shali’s banana stand in grid cell D6 in Fortnite. In the following map, you can see where you should look.
Video Guide: To ensure you find the Fortbyte on the Fortnite map, we will embed a YouTube video here. Follow this guide to safely find the byte.
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What are Fortbytes anyway? Fortbytes are a type of collectible puzzle pieces that have been available since the start of Season 9 in Fortnite. Together, they form a large puzzle, with a new piece being unlocked every day. This also activates a bonus skin.
The Swedish YouTuber Felix Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie, participated in the tournament Friday Fortnite on Friday, despite apparently having little knowledge of Fortnite. He played three rounds together with Twitch star Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, which will probably go down in history.
Keemstar always invites the “biggest names” he can get for Friday Fortnite to reach as many viewers as possible. The streamers and YouTubers broadcast the showcase battle on their own channels.
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The tournament tree, the Friday Fortnite Bracket (via umg), is designed so that sometimes two top teams meet in the 1st round, while teams with “content stars” are matched against weaker teams, so their fans have something to watch for a long time.
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The biggest content creators for Fortnite in a tournament. Viewer records are being shattered.
This “special” duo consisted of PewDiePie and Ninja. Ninja is considered a crack in Fortnite – PewDiePie is not. But both are the biggest individuals on their platforms: PewDiePie on YouTube, Ninja on Twitch.
Just before the start of the tournament, DrDisRespect somehow snuck into the lineup and took the place of another player. For stars like the Doctor, it seems Keemstar likes to make exceptions.
The rules turn out to be flexible.
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It all started with Ceeday kicking Ninja at the start. He was visibly upset.
This is how the tournament went for PewDiePie: The first match was aimed at “absolute viewer records” and likely achieved them.
On one side, PewDiePie and Ninja played – on the other stood NoahsNoah and Ceeday, who is also hugely successful on YouTube.
PewDiePie and Ninja managed to win this duel in two matches. The 4 players are then in a squad, so they cannot harm each other, but each hunts for their own kills.
In the next round against DrDisrespect and Arkhram, Ninja and PewDiePie also won, who often teased each other during the stream. The nickname “Ninya” generated by PewDiePie will likely stick.
Although Ninja and PewDiePie managed to prevail in the first two rounds, it was then over in round 3 against TSM Myth and Liquid Poach, two top Fortnite players. PewDiePie and Ninja lost and had to continue in the “Loser Bracket”.
Shortly after midnight, PewDiePie leaves the tournament
However, PewDiePie then left the tournament because it was apparently too late for him as a European.
Ninja continued with his friend TimTheTatman as a substitute. This was announced at 0:22. However, Ninja and TimTheTatman were ultimately eliminated by the duo of Ghost Kamo and ISSA.
The tournament ran well into the night from our perspective. At 4:42 AM, Keemstar announced the winners on Twitter. Ultimately, two players from FaZe, FaZe Tilt and FaZe Jarvis, won the tournament.
As winners of the tournament, they receive a prize of $10,000 – another $10,000 was awarded to a randomly selected viewer.
The YouTuber Pewdiepie. He was the highlight of the event this time.
When was Twitch Down? During the peak of the evening around 11 PM, both Ninja and KeemStar were sure that they were responsible for a Twitch outage.
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In fact, outages at Twitch were reported around 10:55 PM on Friday evening our time. This could also have been contributed to by the gathering of PewDiePie, Ninja, and Ceeday, even though PewDiePie does not stream on Twitch himself.
But KeemStar and Ninja at least attribute the outage to themselves. Ninja reached 284,320 viewers at the peak, and throughout the evening, he had 1,953,799 unique viewers. Ninja’s stream lasted 10:55 hours (via twitter).
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This was special: Many liked the chemistry between Ninja and PewDiePie. Ninja apparently felt a spiritual connection with PewDiePie. Ninja said that he often streams for 8 hours, then says one single wrong thing, and that will be dwelled upon forever.
However, PewDiePie cheerfully replied: I have no idea what you’re talking about.
After all, PewDiePie is known for repeatedly clashing with controversial actions and statements.
What’s next? Another Friday Fortnite is expected to take place next week. What will happen after that with the showcase battle is still unclear.
This current tournament only came together under bizarre circumstances. According to Keemstar, Epic should hire him anyway and provide a prize pool of $1 million, because he has proven what fantastic tournaments he can organize. Currently, Keemstar is only allowed to offer a prize pool of $20,000.
Next weekend, a similar spectacle is on the agenda with the “Pro-Am” tournament, but this time officially organized by Epic. It’s about $3 million in prize money for a good cause:
The MMORPG Black Desert is getting a new class. This was announced at an event in South Korea. The class “Shai” is designed to be cute, will be a supporter, and uses a boomerang. It is said to significantly differ from the previous classes.
Where was the class introduced? The Shai is the next new playable race and class in Black Desert. It was introduced at the “Heidel Festa” by Pearl Abyss. However, everything is in Korean. We at MeinMMO refer to two English-speaking sources reporting on the event.
Class is expected very soon
What makes it special: Normally, we players in Europe have to wait a long time for new classes. But not for the “Shai”:
In South Korea, players will be able to create a Shai starting June 12 – but they cannot play it yet. It should be playable from June 19.
In North America, Europe, Japan, and Russia, players will be allowed to create it from June 19 – significantly earlier than usual. Perhaps it will be available to us as early as June 26.
Shai is a support class with the boomerang “Florang” and a small sphere “Viclari.” The boomerang is said to be about as big as she is. With the boomerang, the Shai can attack or dodge in Black Desert.
She supports her group with buffs, healing, and shields – additionally, she is mobile and can slide in and out of fights.
What is special about the Shai? Three peculiarities have already been noted that are not directly related to her style of play:
It is said that when she is created, she already has a master level in alchemy and gathering.
She will also have unique crafting recipes for “the campfire”, a new social object in Black Desert.
Shai will also get three types of donkeys with special skills that only Shai can use. For example, there is a “Wander Mode” that allows her to explore the world of Black Desert in a calmer, more relaxed manner.
Boomerang Lady tends to tantrums
These are Shai’s skills in Black Desert:
One, Two, Three – Shai can throw her boomerang up to three times, and with each throw, she calls out a number. Those hit by the boomerang will be knocked back.
Tantrum – here Shai gets angry and throws her boomerang, which can be thrown further.
Found You – Shai runs joyfully and brings light to the surroundings. With this, she can reveal hidden things – monsters rush towards her.
Come Here and Hide – Shai creates a zone around herself. Everyone in this zone will be protected from attacks for a few seconds. However, Shai must ensure that no enemies are in the zone when she casts Come Here and Hide.
Play Dead – Shai pretends to be dead to trick friends and other adventurers. However, this will not work against monsters, it is said.
What is special? The interesting thing here is that the Shai is apparently not a pure combat class but is moving towards “crafting”/”social”. Pearl Abyss has announced that more classes should also differ significantly from the previous ones.
Next, they are likely planning Dwarves and Rhutums as new classes/races for Black Desert. A new class is expected every year.
