Fortnite Solo World Championship without the biggest star – Isn’t Ninja good enough anymore?

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The World Championship in Fortnite is approaching. But the game’s biggest star, Twitch streamer Ninja, fails to qualify. The solo ticket is definitely gone. Is Ninja just not good enough anymore?

That’s why the solo World Championship takes place without Ninja: According to Ninja, he has missed his last chance to qualify for the solo World Championship.

Yesterday, on Saturday, he needed to reach at least 3000th place in his region during the Fortnite World Cup qualifier to be allowed on Sunday. He did not succeed, as he announced on Twitter.

He only says that he hates solos so much.

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5 Reasons Why Ninja Isn’t Making It

Why isn’t Ninja making it? Although Ninja is certainly an excellent gamer and an exceptional Fortnite player, he apparently does not belong to the world’s elite under eSports conditions. There are several reasons for this:

  • More Competition: Although Ninja was considered an incredibly good player in the early days of Fortnite and won his first tournaments, the competition has become much tougher now. The high prize money in Fortnite has attracted some of the biggest talents, who fully dedicate themselves to eSports and even postpone their education for it.
  • Many Distractions: Ninja, on the other hand, now has many other commitments and is advancing the expansion of his “brand.” He cannot concentrate on eSports but engages in deals, has PR appointments, such as a trip through Europe, and streams a lot, of course. He is working on his “own” brand.
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Ninja now has several advertising appearances, such as here at the Super Bowl.
  • Age: Ninja is significantly older at 28 than most of his competitors, who are between 15 and 21 years old. Currently, only the age limit of 13 is preventing some of them from becoming stars in Fortnite. In League of Legends, Ninja would already be considered elderly at 28 – in eSports, very few players are older than 25.
  • Ninja’s Playstyle: Moreover, Ninja’s playstyle is actually designed for “random matches,” where he quickly overpowers and kills many normal players. That is well received by viewers on Twitch. However, in Fortnite eSports, cautious and tactical play counts more, building and editing is crucial.
  • Just Bad Luck? Surely luck also plays a role. Ninja himself sees it that way, stating that he often just had bad luck. However, the best players in the world consistently land in the top placements of the World Cup qualifiers in Europe – and Ninja’s rival Tfue has already managed to qualify for the solo World Cup twice.
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Did Ninja really want to go to the World Championship? Ninja is known to be incredibly ambitious. He had actually retired from eSports in 2018 to focus on streaming.

However, the Fortnite World Championship awakened his ambition, and he was desperate to qualify.

For the qualifying rounds, he even turned off his stream. But in the end, it was not enough.

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Does Ninja still have a chance? Ninja will definitely not be participating in the solo World Championship. There is still a small chance that he can qualify with his partner Reverse2k for the duo World Championship in Fortnite in two weeks.

Bitter: Ninja and Reverse2k were very close to qualifying in week 6, mid-May. But in the end, they missed out by 2 points.

Next weekend, Ninja will have his last chance.

What is currently being played? Now, on the weekend, week 9 of the qualification for the Fortnite World Championship is taking place. Week 9 is the last chance for solo players to qualify.

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Cloak’s first reaction to Tfue was probably “Meh.”

The qualification weekend takes place in two phases:

  • On Saturday, the semifinals take place. This is about reaching a place in the top 3000 of the region.
  • On Sunday, the finals take place. This is about reaching one of the spots that qualify for the World Championship. Every player who qualifies for the World Championship receives at least $50,000 in prize money.

This week, 19 players will qualify:

  • 8 in Europe – competing for $800,000
  • 6 in Eastern North America – $600,000 in prize money
  • 2 in Western North America – $200,000 in prize money
  • 1 in Asia – $150,000 in prize money
  • 1 in Brazil – $150,000 in prize money
  • 1 in Oceania – $100,000 in prize money

The prize amounts have been doubled beforehand.

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One thing really annoys players in WoW Classic: Streamers

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Conflicts between streamers and the community of WoW Classic are becoming more frequent and intense. However, some fans see potential in collaboration.

What’s the problem? Many fans of the currently beta WoW Classic see the participating streamers as an increasingly large problem. It started with people complaining that Blizzard only invites streamers and ignores the “regular players”.

The situation escalated over time. Players demand the banishment of certain streamers from WoW Classic and hold them responsible for everything they believe is currently wrong with Classic.

By now, there are many voices calling for servers specifically for streamers so that “the others can play in peace”.

WoW Classic Streamer Asmongold and Pokimane criticized title
Are streamers a plague for WoW Classic?

Community vs. Streamer – What’s the truth?

What the streamers are doing: Streamers often do nothing more than play WoW Classic – and do so as humanly as possible:

With these actions, streamers achieve considerable success. They are also helping WoW regain its former glory. Through WoW Classic, World of Warcraft even briefly reached number one on Twitch ahead of the evergreens League of Legends and Fortnite.

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What bothers people about streamers? However, there are also situations that really annoy Classic fans. Recently, the streamer sodapoppin has attracted attention.

Sodapoppin demanded a kind of social rating from players based on the favor of streamers. This did not sit well with large parts of the community. They saw this as an abuse of his “streamer privileges” and immediately fired back.

A group of people wants to take it upon themselves to include those who are ostracized by streamers like sodapoppin. Together they want to systematically go against streamers.

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Is it really that bad? What sounds like a petty war is hardly understandable for part of the community. In several posts on the official forum, some of which have since been deleted, players also talk about the advantages that streamers bring along. They are happy about the popularity because:

  • more people are playing Classic because of streamers
  • a larger community promises more PvP and more “drama”
  • streamers create “extra events” in the game
  • there have always been conflicts in Vanilla as well. So it’s just like back then

However, on reddit, the fear that streamers bring a toxic community already prevails in smaller posts. But was it really that much different back then?

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Halo Infinite is supposed to help parents convert their Fortnite kids

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of Halo Infinite have commented on their new game just before Microsoft’s E3 conference this evening. It is meant to deliver a new Halo experience for both fans and newcomers.

What have the developers said? Halo Infinite from developer 343 Industries is currently generating a lot of excitement among fans. Although it was announced a year ago, there is still little concrete information about the title.

Executive Producer of 343 Industries, Kiki Wolfkill, explained to Gamesindustry that their goal was to create a Halo game “of the next generation”.

Primarily, Wolfkill wants to engage the younger generation of gamers:

We think a lot about how we can expand our audience to younger people whose parents have already played Halo, love it, and want to share it with their children.

[…] We want parents to feel like they can let their kids get lost in Halo.

With Halo Infinite, the developers also want to take the franchise in a new direction. It should appeal to both fans of the series and people who have never played Halo but enjoy the sci-fi genre, Wolfkill stated.

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One of the team’s goals was to create a game for a very broad audience. Halo Infinite is a kind of spiritual reboot of the Halo series, which is why the game isn’t simply called “Halo 6”.

What’s behind this: The statement indicates that Halo has a good image among an “older” generation of gamers but struggles with the “younger” generation, who are currently more into shooters like Fortnite.

By engaging parents, the intention is apparently to reach the kids and convert them to the “right shooter”.

When will we learn more? The E3 press conference from Microsoft starts today at 10:00 PM our time. It has already been confirmed that Halo Infinite will also be featured there.

However, what information we will receive is still unclear. You can follow the conference live with us on our streaming channel MAX – Monsters and Explosions:

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Microsoft says: Today we’re showing the new Xbox at E3

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In the lead-up to E3 2019, Microsoft released some tweets. Sharp-eyed observers have spotted a hidden clue about “Scarlet,” a codename believed to represent a new Xbox expected to be released in 2020. The next-gen Xbox is likely to be unveiled later today at the Microsoft press conference.

How was “Scarlet” hidden? Microsoft’s Xbox channel sent a series of seemingly innocent tweets. It was a sort of countdown, counting down to “0 days.”

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Do you see a clue there? Probably not.

The tweets all had the same structure: In the center, images were shown, with palm trees and a city lit up at night in the background.

There was actually nothing to see.

But one particularly attentive user examined the last 3 tweets and discovered that there was always a combination of letters and numbers visible on the left side of the screen.

First “R 255,” then “G 36,” and on the last day “B 0.”

The joke is, when you search for “255, 36, 0,” that is the hex code for “Scarlet,” the color “Crimson.” And that is one of the code names under which one of the new consoles is known, which we will see soon: a next-gen Xbox that will compete with the PlayStation 5:

  • “Scarlett” represents the general codename for the next console generation
  • Anaconda is said to be a “high-end” console
  • Lockhart is a slightly toned-down version, similar to the current Xbox One S
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Next-gen Xbox expected this evening

What does this mean? Microsoft is known for playing such games.

It was already anticipated before E3 2019 that Microsoft would show its next console generation. It is now even more certain that we will witness the unveiling.

When will we really see this? The Microsoft press conference is today, Sunday, June 9, at 10:00 PM our time. We will cover the Microsoft press conference 2019 just like the entire E3 here on MeinMMO and on MAX, the joint channel of MeinMMO, GameStar, and GamePro.

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WoW: Because they said “Naga”, several Twitch streamers were banned

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Actually, the word “Naga” is a common term in World of Warcraft. However, on Twitch, one can get banned for using the word.

Yesterday, on Twitch, some smaller and medium-sized streamers were banned related to WoW Classic. The reason is that they used the word “Naga,” which actually refers to a race in World of Warcraft, excessively and in other contexts.

Twitch’s justification for the ban: “Involvement in hateful behavior and threats of violence against a person or group of people.”

What happened? The streamer Saviz was playing WoW Classic casually. During the stream, he killed a rare Rare-Naga and was pleased about it.

Some viewers and streamers took it as an opportunity to spam comments about Naga in the chat for hours afterward. They were permanently banned from Twitch for “hateful behavior” and felt unfairly treated.

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The affected streamers express bewilderment and claim they do not understand the justification for their ban. After all, they were only referring to something that exists in World of Warcraft: Naga.

Why were they banned? Other streamers, such as the well-known Hearthstone expert Disguised Toast, saw the situation quite differently.

For him, it was extremely childish behavior that can easily be interpreted as racism. He points out that the accused did not quote the streamer Savix, as he had said “Shot that Naga” when he had taken down a Rare-Naga, clearly referring to an incident in the game.

However, the other streamers and viewers took it as an opportunity to rephrase the sentence and spam “Shoot some nagas” repeatedly.

According to Disguised Toast (and apparently the perception of the responsible people at Twitch), it is obvious that “Nagas” alludes to “Niggers” – a racist insult for Black people that is usually abbreviated as the “N-word.” So, they were essentially saying “Shoot some Niggers” disguised as something else.

Has this happened before? The fact is, however, that “Naga” has previously been used in World of Warcraft as a substitute for the insult.

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Whether this is actually a “disguise” of racist statements or just a tasteless joke is a matter of debate. Guild names like <Naga stole my bike> and similar have not been uncommon in the past.

WoW Azshara Naga title

This is how the banned defend themselves: The affected individuals now argue that they never meant anything racist with it. It was a joke. Some also suggest that Twitch is inconsistent. If they are banned for “Shoot some nagas,” then Saviz should also be banned for “Shot that naga.”

What do you think about the banning of these individuals on Twitch? Is it justified because the intent was clear? Or was it just a silly joke that hurt no one?

Fortunately, there are also “lovelier” news about Naga:

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Destiny 2 is changing: Here are the 7 most important changes with Season 7

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 5 minutes

In Destiny 2, the new Season of Opulence is ushered in. Season 7 brings an exciting array of changes that you should take a look at. New players and returning players will also benefit in the new season.

New season coming: On June 4, the Season of the Vagabond ends, and Season 7 will be ushered in: The Season of Opulence. The new content comes with an update and maintenance work.

What you need to know about the maintenance and downtime has been summarized for you here.

During the waiting period, Guardians will also be rewarded with some changes and new features. We would like to briefly introduce what you can expect in the Season of Opulence.

These new changes await you in the Season of Opulence

This is a small selection of important changes. All the changes you can expect in Season 7, you can read in our hub for the new season.

Faction Catalysts are returning

After Bungie bid farewell to Faction Rallies to comprehensively revise them along with the Trials of the Nine, there has also been a quiet period around the faction-specific Catalysts. The Catalysts for these popular weapons were tied to the different factions:

  • The Catalyst for the Workhorse was available with the New Monarchy
  • For the Catalyst of the Sunshot, you had to belong to the Future War Cult
  • With Dead Orbit, there was the Catalyst for the Graviton Lance
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Whether and when the factions will return is not yet known. However, Guardians can earn their Catalysts in-game with Season 7. New Triumphs for exotic items will be introduced, containing information about where to obtain the associated Catalyst.

Xur is set to become interesting again

With the Season of Opulence, Xur will finally get a feature that was actually promised for Season 6: Random Rolls for exotic armor. This is intended to make the inventory of the mysterious vendor attractive again for veterans who already own all exotic items.

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The annoying grind for the new Power level is eliminated

The Season of Opulence once again brings an increase in Power levels. Guardians can fight their way up to Power level 750. While there were special bounties in Season 6 that increased this level, a quest will be introduced with the new season that rewards all your characters with high-level gear.

The quest is called “An Imperial Summons” and you must complete it, if you want to tackle the new raid “Crown of Sorrow”. However, only once per account: After you have completed the quest with one character, all other characters on your account will receive gear at Power level 690.

This should allow you to participate in the new activities right away with your favorite character, without being held back by a low Power level.

Players should be able to participate in the new activities without having to prepare for weeks.

There are buffs for fusion rifles and swords

With the Season of Opulence, some weapons are getting tweaks – numerous exotic weapons and armor will be nerfed. However, there are also some buffs for your gear. Fans of fusion rifles, swords, and the weapon duo Sturm und Drang can be pleased.

For various archetypes of fusion rifles, PvE damage is significantly increased. Exotic fusion rifles like Telesto, Jötunn, or Merciless have also been buffed, though slightly less than their legendary counterparts.

For swords, the ammunition capacity as well as the starting ammunition amount are adjusted. There are also tweaks to various attacks.

Sturm und Drang will also be improved and are set to become attractive for Guardians again. For instance, the maximum capacity for bonus damage rounds created by the “Sturm und Stress” perk of Sturm will be increased to 99. The bonus damage of these rounds will also be increased by 100% in PvE.

You can read all about the buffs in this article.

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The hunt for the top PvP weapons will be easier

Of course, the new season will also bring new top weapons. For PvP players, the hunt for the top weapon from the Crucible in Season 7 will even be easier.

Instead of having to reach a certain rank and glory points, you will only need to achieve a total of 3,500 points in the Season of Opulence. How often you rank up or down during that time does not matter. You only need to reach 3,500 glory points during the entire season, and the top weapon Revoke is yours. Losses will not deduct points from you.

New group activity: The Menagerie

In the Menagerie, all owners of the Annual Pass will be able to let loose. The new 6-Guardian activity comes with matchmaking and takes you back to the Leviathan, where you are to entertain Emperor Calus.

What awaits you in this activity is still unclear. However, it should feature different bosses and also a heroic mode for the Menagerie starting June 25.

Furthermore, you will unlock the Chalice of Opulence through the Menagerie.

Chalice of Opulence – Decide for yourself which loot you earn

The new Chalice of Opulence will be received by Guardians in the Menagerie from Calus. Players will be able to earn runes that can further upgrade and expand the Chalice. This way, players can specifically work towards certain gear and decide which items they want to obtain.

With this, Bungie wants to give Guardians a choice about which loot they receive. The luck factor, which is despised by many players as RNG, is to be reduced.

The Chalice is also supposed to spit out some of the best gear for you.

In addition, there are also the following changes to the Eververse in Season 7:

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Pokemon GO: Weather ruined players’ Community Day – Here’s how Niantic reacted

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

The Community Day with Bummelz is over and was a complete disaster. Pokémon GO responds to the criticism and now announces a return of Bummelz.

What happened on Community Day? The event in Germany lasted only an hour before the weather feature broke down. As a result, hardly any Bummelz appeared. A disaster for a Community Day.

A shitstorm erupted on social media, and many players demanded a repeat of the Community Day.

This is how the Community Day with Bummelz went

These were the problems: Those who played in the first hour of the event likely had no issues at all. The spawns of Bummelz were normal, and there were shinies to catch everywhere.

C Day Spawns
Such spawns were not uncommon on Community Day. Source: Reddit

However, starting at 4 PM, the weather disappeared. No weather was displayed in the top right corner. When this feature is off, spawns always change. Many different Pokémon appear that do not belong to the event.

It was the same with Bummelz. In the last 2 hours, there were hardly any Bummelz to catch. Entire cluster spawns produced no Bummelz, and the chance of a shiny decreased for many players.

How does Niantic respond? Initially, Niantic support confirmed that there were problems with the weather and that they wanted to work on solutions.

A few hours later, in the middle of the night, Niantic announced that Bummelz will return. Most players suspect that the Community Day for Europe and Africa will be repeated. However, there could also be another event centered around Bummelz. Niantic does not express this clearly.

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When will Bummelz return? That is still unclear. Niantic states that they will bring Bummelz back during the summer. However, there is no exact date.

Don’t miss any news: To stay up to date, follow our Pokémon page on Facebook and join our related group!

What do you think of Niantic’s response? Is it fair that Bummelz will return?

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E3 2019 Highlights: The 4 most important news from the EA Play press conference

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

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.

In the game, you will take on the role of a young Padawan and experience his journey to becoming a Jedi. The story follows a predefined path. You will not be able to choose between the dark or light side.

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Apex Legends

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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:

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Battlefield 5

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.

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FIFA 20

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.

In the coming months, FIFA 20 will present more news in Pitch Notes. Additionally, they showed a new trailer that you can watch here.

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Other than that, the live show was quite unspectacular. EA also talked extensively about other games like Madden or The Sims 4.

What were your highlights from EA Play? How did you find the show? Let us know in the comments.

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Players discover hint of Godzilla in the new Apex Legends trailer

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

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?

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The Division 2 introduces new specialization – The Gunner, the 4th class

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

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.
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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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New class coming this June

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.

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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.

The Division 2 Title

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.

It was an important promise from The Division 2 that DLCs do not have to be purchased.

What are the specializations? There are no distinct classes in The Division 2; all agents start on equal footing. However, at level 30, players can choose a specialization:

  • The Marksman – he favors a large sniper rifle and prefers to deal critical damage.
  • The Survival Specialist – he specializes in healing and is equipped with a crossbow.
  • The Destruction Expert – the class for heavy and explosive damage.

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.

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What the players say about the Alpha of New World, even though they are not allowed to do so

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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.

The game does without typical RPG content such as classes, dungeons, or quests, but has recently added an intro, character creation, and a kind of tutorial. The focus is on combat against other players and guilds.

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.

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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:

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Anthem did appear at E3 – Here’s what they said

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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.

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In Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order you have no choice: “Yes, it is so”

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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?

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Battlefield 5 at E3: New maps, private matches and factions

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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.

You can watch gameplay of the map in the video.

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Overall, Chapter 4 features four new maps, along with several new weapons.

When will the new maps be released? Marita is set to be released in July. Before that, the much larger desert map Al-Sundan will come out on June 27.

Later, two more maps, Provence and Lofoten Islands, will follow.

Here you can also watch the trailer for Chapter 4:

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Chapter 5 takes you to the Pacific

At the end of the year, Battlefield 5 will head to the Pacific. Accordingly, two new factions will be introduced: the USA and Japan.

What’s included:

  • 2 new factions
  • 3 new maps
  • New weapons and gadgets
  • New vehicles

When is Chapter 5 expected to release? The website lists October as the approximate release time.

EA not only talked about Battlefield. Here you can watch the first gameplay of the new Star Wars game:

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Preorder Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on PS4, PC, Xbox – Editions

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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: New Legend Wattson is a dream for campers

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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.

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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.

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Apex Legends: We finally know when Season 2 starts and what it brings

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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.

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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”
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    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.

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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.

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Here are 15 minutes of E3 gameplay from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

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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.

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When there are more exciting updates from E3, you can find out in our schedule of the dates and press conferences for E3 2019.

Even before E3, there was a lot of information about Jedi Fallen Order:

Are you excited about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order? Did the material shown convince you?

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MMORPG ESO talks about its player numbers and they look pretty good

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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.

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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.

For comparison: The MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has 16 million players – but probably counts trial versions here.

Currently, the “Elsweyr” expansion has been newly added to ESO and has provided players with many fresh contents. Especially our Jürgen really shines in the new expansion.

What do you think of ESO’s success? Does the game deserve it? Or do you find it incomprehensible?

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The EA Play PK for E3 2019 – Livestream and Ticker

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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.

If you don’t want to read through all the tickers, you can find our highlights of the EA press conference for E3 2019 here.

Live ticker:

The Sims 4

21:21 – The Sims presentation and the EA Play stream have ended.

21:18 – The next game pack for The Sims 4 is “Realm of Magic”

21:16 – Collaboration with the “it gets better” project announced

Sims 4 Island Living 2

21:12 – Mermaids are available in the expansion

21:08 – New job to keep the island clean. Job as a diving instructor is also possible

21:05 – Players can choose whether they want to live closer to the water or inside the island

21:04 – Sims can now go into the water for the first time in Sims 4 and even swim in the sea. Dolphins are included

21:03 – New beach clothing, hairstyles, and accessories matching the expansion are coming to the game

Sims 4 Island Living

21:02 – Sims 4 Island Living is the new expansion. It will be released on June 21 for PC and Mac, and on July 16 for PS4 and Xbox One.

21:01 – On stage are Lindsay Pearson and Michael Duke from The Sims 4.

21:00 – The Sims 4 presentation has begun. Announcement of a new expansion pack revealed

Madden NFL 20

20:53 – The playbooks are continually updated to keep up with the current football season.

20:50 – Signature animations aim to connect players even better with their football stars

20:47 – Mahomes is the first player with perfect accuracy

Madden NFL 20

20:43 – The closed beta for Madden NFL 20 starts on June 14

20:39 – Juju Smith-Schuster from the Pittsburgh Steelers takes the stage

20:33 – 5 features are discussed:

  • Face of the Franchise brings a new campaign with its own quarterback,
  • Scenario Engine with dynamic challenges,
  • Playbooks that will be regularly expanded,
  • Ultimate Missions should better structure the Ultimate Team,
  • X-Factor abilities are special perks taken from “real players”

Pro Bowl is back

20:30 – Madden NFL 20 begins. Release is on August 2 for PC, PS4, Xbox One.

Anthem

20:27 – Surprise appearance of Anthem. They invite players to test servers to play the new patch.

20:22 – EA draws attention to the anti-bullying campaign “Play to Give”

20:20 – Countdown to Madden NFL 20 is running

FIFA 20

20:19 – In the coming months, more details about FIFA 20 will be presented in the Pitch Notes

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20:18 – Speed and fitness of players will become more important.

20:16 – Free kicks and penalties are being revised. With different types of spin.

20:11 – New ball physics, more 1on1 situations. Players should have more to do in defense. Less AI control

20:09 – FIFA lead gameplay producer Sam Rivera is in an interview. Emphasizes that community feedback is especially important for the games

20:02 – Backgrounds and inspiration for the new Volta mode are discussed. Topic: Street football

20:00 – FIFA 20 begins. Starts with trailer

19:53 – Countdown for FIFA 20 is running

Battlefield 5

19:47 – First impressions of chapter 5 are shown. Pacific theme with US and Japan.

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19:44 – New map with underground setting “Operation Underground” is presented. The map comes in October, between chapters 4 and 5.

19:43 – Private games will be coming. Every player can use the default settings. This feature is coming in September.

19:41 – Max. rank is increased. From 50 to 500 levels. Each level-up brings company coins. You also regularly earn new dog tags

19:35 – The next map for chapter 4 in Battlefield 5 is shown. Desert setting. Comes on June 27, the release day of chapter 4.

19:30 – Many new multiplayer maps are coming for BF 5. New map Marita is shown, set in Greece. Producer Ryan McArthur is sitting on the couch

19:27 – The countdown for the Battlefield 5 presentation is running

Apex Legends

19:26 – For Season 2, the map of Apex Legends will probably change

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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.

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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.

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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

19:05 – Season 2 of Apex Legends comes on July 2, called Battle Charge

19:02 – Apex Legends promotes the first double-EXP event. From June 7 to 9 – This weekend

19:00 – A new mode for Apex Legends will be presented today

18:58 – The countdown for the Apex Legends stream is running – Planned are a new legend, the battle pass, and a new weapon – Info for Season 2

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

18:57 – More details about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will come during the Microsoft press conference

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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

18:45 – Watch the gameplay for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order here

18:42 – The combat system from Star Wars: JFO reminds many viewers of “Dark Souls”

18:37 – Lightsaber duels seem to be an important part of the new Star Wars

18:33 – The 15 minutes gameplay runs

18:33 – The 15 minutes gameplay is a playthrough – Not edited

18:32 – Stig Asmussen and Vince Zampella from EA are on stage and talk about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

18:29 – EA announces 15 minutes of gameplay for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

18:17 – A new expansion for Sims 4 is presented today, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will be presented today with gameplay

18:15 – The stream begins. A new legend and new weapon for Apex Legends will be presented today,

Battlefield 5 will receive new content such as maps,

FIFA 20 will be presented in more detail and with a special guest

16:00 – EA shows the first images of the new FIFA 20

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.

  • 18:15 – EA Play Opening Show
  • 18:30 – Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
  • 19:00 – Apex Legends
  • 19:30 – Battlefield V
  • 20:00 – FIFA 20
  • 20:30 – Madden NFL 20
  • 21:00 – The Sims 4
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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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What do we expect in the EA Play 2019 stream?

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.

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