Pokémon GO is currently struggling significantly with Adventure Sync. This is mainly reported by Apple users. Especially shortly before Adventure Week, these problems are severe.
What kind of problems are there? The steps and kilometers in Adventure Sync are not being counted correctly in some cases. This means that some players may walk over 50 kilometers, but are credited with significantly fewer kilometers.
Which players are affected? Mainly, players with Apple devices are complaining about Adventure Sync. It seems that the biggest problems exist there. However, there are also some Android players experiencing issues.
Adventure Sync can reward you handsomely. Currently, though, there are problems.
Are there solutions for this? There is no general solution to the problem. It is advised to completely uninstall and redownload Pokémon GO. This has helped some players.
Other players report that their Adventure Sync was simply turned off in the game’s settings. So also make sure that everything is activated there and cooperates with the appropriate fitness app. You can find a detailed guide for that here:
What does Niantic say about the problems? On Twitter, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has already commented on the issues. They say that the next update, which is currently being rolled out, should resolve the problems. However, there has not yet been any confirmation from players regarding this.
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What do players say about it? Many trainers are simply disappointed about the problems. Such issues have reportedly been occurring for over 3 weeks, and there is still no reasonable solution from the developers.
One thread on Reddit has already received over 2000 upvotes, addressing exactly this issue. One user, “cak91687,” wrote: “I hope Adventure Sync is fixed before the start of Adventure Week.” and added the following image:
The player reportedly walked over 58 km according to the fitness app. However, in the game, he was only rewarded for about 19 km. Source: Reddit
Under the image, hundreds of trainers agree with the thread. They report similar issues and also hope that the problems will be resolved by Adventure Week.
However, Niantic has little time until then, as the event starts this evening, June 4, at 10 PM.
In line with Adventure Week, we show you the best buddy Pokémon here:
First videos with official gameplay of “Minecraft Earth” have surfaced. Apparently, they haven’t overpromised.
When Minecraft Earth was announced a few weeks ago, there were many different opinions. There were concerns that AR games just weren’t advanced enough to run on a smartphone at a reasonable quality to create the true Minecraft feeling. Now, first videos with live gameplay have been released and should convince many players.
At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, live gameplay of Minecraft Earth was presented for the first time. The two developers can be seen building a small castle and bringing it to life.
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Player interaction seems promising: What is particularly impressive is how smoothly the interaction between players works. The game recognizes in real-time where other players are on the screen, what blocks they are carrying, and what they are currently working on. This allows players to indeed work on projects together or engage in a bit of mischief.
Especially cool is that Minecraft Earth is supposed to even recognize players’ movements and transfer them to the avatars. For example, if the player waves clearly, the avatar in the game world waves as well.
Explosions and functioning devices included: The developers also show a bit of chaos and demonstrate that devices like switches, which trigger certain events, work in Minecraft Earth as well. They blow up the front yard, revealing tunnels in the process. Animals, like ducks, react just like in the “normal” version of the game, coming to players holding seed packets.
How can you join? Minecraft Earth is not yet accessible to players. However, those who wish can already register for the beta and, with a bit of luck, participate in the test this summer. We have explained how to do this here.
What do you think of these first gameplay sequences? Does it look good and interesting? Or do you find it too cumbersome?
The Asia MMORPG Blade & Soul from NCSoft is getting a major expansion in June. In addition to announced new features such as continuing the story, the update also brings a curiosity.
When does the new patch come out and what does it bring? The major update named Empyrean Shadows releases on June 19, 2019. It brings several new features.
Players can look forward to Act 10 of the story. In “Darkness Rising”, the journey into the past continues. There, you will try to find out if there is a power that can stop Mushin.
Also new is the Citadel of Madness, where you can rebel against the former prince Sobu. To be strong enough, there is a third class specialization for both the Kung Fu Master and the Blade Master.
Which new feature stands out? With the new patch, the developers focus on fishing, which was already released in Korea in January this year.
This new feature allows you to fish in certain locations with a level 60 character and make a name for yourself. To find the King of Fishermen, there will even be a ranking list in the game.
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On Reddit, there is already lively discussion about the upcoming update. Particularly, fishing is in the spotlight.
What players are looking forward to: A large part of the players seems to actually be looking forward to fishing. Reddit user Darksma states that he is ready to secure the first spot in fishing. Other players want to contest that spot from him.
Many users are joining the hype in the thread. Im_lazy_as_fuck has even created a fitting meme for the new feature:
Meme about fishing in Blade and Soul (Source: Reddit)
However, not everyone is completely thrilled. Some fear a strong grind, others worry about Pay2Win.
This is how fishing works: Based on previous experiences in Korea, fishing is just a small new feature that has not been monetized and is supposed to bring players gold.
After completing Act 10 of the story, you will receive a quest and at the end of it bait, which can then be repurchased for in-game currency.
However, fishing will not make you rich. User marjo1244 calculated four months ago that you can catch only about 21 Elysian Orbs, a crafting material, in nearly 2 hours.
The Future of Blade & Soul
What else is happening in Blade & Soul? Further changes are already announced for the year 2019. A new class, the Archer, will likely be released in the West in September. This class is already coming to Korea this month.
Many players are also waiting for the announced engine update, which is also expected to be released in 2019.
How is Blade & Soul doing? The start of the year 2019 did not go well for the MMORPG. Compared to the first quarter of 2018, nearly 31% of the revenue was lost. And 2018 was also not a successful year for Blade & Soul.
Blade & Soul is currently doing best in the mobile sector:
In the MMORPG Lost Ark , there is now an option to win a raid and receive loot at the push of a button. All that is needed for this are microtransactions.
What has the developer Smilegate done? A few weeks ago, the developers of the MMORPG Lost Ark released an update that introduced a new feature to the game.
Players can now instantly complete any raid in the raid menu thanks to the “Instant” button. However, they must pay a certain amount of the microtransaction currency for this.
The developers justified these changes by stating that they want to offer newer players the option to quickly catch up with their friends and reduce the grind in the game.
How exactly does the “Instant” system work? These types of “Instant” buttons are not new in Lost Ark. Many other features of the MMORPG also have the option to reduce the grind by spending certain amounts of the microtransaction currency.
They are blue gems that can be obtained in two different ways:
You buy them directly for real money in the cash shop
You farm a lot of gold in the game and buy the gems from another player who purchased them for real money in the cash shop
In Lost Ark, you can use these gems to immediately complete various tasks, thus saving yourself the grind. This includes daily or weekly quests.
This is how the “Instant” system works in raids: The raids in Lost Ark are divided into five different difficulty levels. The quality of the loot increases accordingly with the level.
With the new “Instant” button, all raids can now be completed at the push of a button without having to actually run them and fight the bosses. You also receive loot as usual.
Of the five levels of raids, only the last one is really interesting for endgame, as this is where you receive the best accessories for your character.
However, since the stats on the loot in Lost Ark are randomly generated, you are forced to run this raid over and over until you receive your desired items.
For each “raid attempt” at level 5, you must pay 100 blue gems to finish it instantly. The instant completion of raids is limited to once per day.
Concerns about the future of Lost Ark are high
What do players say about this? There have been many discussions on the unofficial English-speaking Discord of Lost Ark regarding this topic. While most players have no problem with levels 1 to 4 raids being purchasable, they are upset about this option for level 5 raids.
I am definitely angry about the instant completion of level 5 raids because you actually have to put effort into the raid
User Yaen from the Lost Ark Discord server
There has also frequently been the question of what the next step from Smilegate would be. What content could be purchased next?
The Russian YouTuber Sywo also commented on the new system in his video:
It is not as bad as it sounds. Most players will run the raids with their friends or groups and complete them quite quickly […] But what direction should it go? What will the next step be?
This is the first time that Lost Ark offers endgame armor for money, and just like the players on the Discord server, Sywo is “worried” about the future of the MMORPG. Most comments under his video agree with him.
Anyone playing The Division 2 on PC can test the upcoming specialization starting today, June 4th. The Gunner can be unlocked on the PTS.
Here’s how you can test the Gunner: The Division 2 gives players the opportunity to try out new content on Public Test Servers (PTS). Players were able to preview most of the content of Title Update 3, only the 8-player raid was not included.
When does it start? Update, 4 PM: The PTS are now online. Massive just announced this on Reddit .
Update, 4:28 PM: There seems to be issues with the PTS. Currently, you can download the new version, but a login might not be possible. Massive is already investigating the problem.
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How can you play the Gunner on the PTS? You need to complete several challenges if you do not own the Year 1 Pass. This applies to both the PTS and the live servers.
The Gunner comes with its own minigun
The Gunner is expected to be the tank among specializations
This is the new specialization: Ubisoft describes the Gunner as “Guardian of the SHD Agents” with a focus on sustained damage and durability.
His special ability makes him tougher the more special ammunition he carries
His unique weapon is a portable minigun
He can confuse and draw out targets from cover
The Gunner gains a new grenade type, the foam grenade, which immobilizes enemies in place
When is the specialization expected to hit the public servers? There is currently no exact date. However, it is expected to arrive later in June.
Fans are doubtful about the tank aspect but are excited about the minigun
What do fans say about the Gunner? There is still no gameplay and more detailed information about the abilities and the skill tree is missing. Nonetheless, many players are sharing their impressions on Reddit.
Most are curious whether the specialization can really be a tank.
Until now, it has been quite difficult to create a tank build in The Division 2.
One tends to die quite quickly outside of cover.
Therefore, some fans are wondering if the Gunner can truly serve as a tank. Sinoooo commented on Reddit: “This specialization could be fun if they balance it well […], but based on the current state of the game, I’m cautiously optimistic.”
However, the majority are excited about the minigun and are already sharing iconic images like this one from the film Predator in the Division 2 subreddit:
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Some are already making plans to finally take revenge on the enemy tanks with miniguns. Especially the first raid boss Boomer is drawing hate, as Jaf918 makes clear: “First thought: Do you remember all the times you knocked us down, Boomer? Because I damn well remember.”
Despite the minigun, our readers are also cautious. Exat writes in the comments about the Gunner: “The thought of blasting around with such a weapon is quite tempting, but I have concerns about how they will balance it against the other weapons.” Furthermore, he wonders how the armor buff will work.
Robert Theisinger is already diligently preparing for the specialization: “I’m already collecting new gear for it for a few days and am therefore well-equipped for my new build.”
There are still open questions, but most are primarily curious.
What do you think of the specialization? What are your expectations?
In the middle of Neo Tilted you will find Fortbyte #76
Fortbyte 76: Behind historical diorama in insurance building
Here you will find Fortbyte #76: To find the Fortbyte, you need to travel to Neo Tilted. There you will visit a large building that is quite central. It is white and relatively inconspicuous.
When you enter, you will find a counter. The Fortbyte is located on the right side. There is a small cardboard exhibition. There you can spot a volcano among other things. Right behind this volcano, the Fortbyte is hidden.
Behind this volcano the Fortbyte is hidden.
What you should pay attention to: The locations of the Fortbytes are popular with campers. They lurk there for easy kills. So pay close attention to your surroundings when landing, so you don’t quickly become a victim.
This video shows the location: We have embedded a video here that shows you the exact location of the find. This way, you can’t miss the byte:
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What are Fortbytes anyway? These are electronic puzzle pieces that have been in the game since Season 9. Every day, there is another Fortbyte to collect, which is hidden somewhere on the map.
At the end of the season, there are 100 Fortbytes to collect. If you own 90 of them, there is a special skin.
You can find an overview of all previous Fortbytes here:
A lawsuit against Activision over the use of a vehicle in Call of Duty has been ongoing for several years. This lawsuit could set a precedent for the gaming and film industries. Now, there has been another exchange of sharp words from the publisher.
About this lawsuit: In 2017, the company AM General, a producer of military and civilian specialty vehicles, sued the well-known player publisher Activision.
This legal dispute is still unresolved. Just last week, there was another encounter in court.
Why is there actually a lawsuit? The reason for AM General’s lawsuit was a military vehicle from the company, which Activision used in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare from 2009 – the famous Humvee (HMMWV).
According to AM General, the company’s protected trademarks were used illegally and without consultation in numerous “Call of Duty” titles as well as in toys and books.
Activision is defending itself against these allegations.
What is a Humvee? The Humvee is an iconic and versatile military vehicle that has been used in virtually every conflict involving US or NATO participation in the last 30 years.
The Humvee is primarily used for troop transport but can also take on light attack or support roles.
This is how Activision sees the issue: In the current exchange, Activision’s legal representatives chose particularly sharp words.
It is said, among other things, that the lawsuit against Call of Duty is nothing less than a direct attack on the First Amendment to the US Constitution. Because this is where the right to create creative works that realistically portray modern warfare stems from.
AM General, the manufacturer of the Humvee, is attempting to use trademark law to control the mere depiction of this vehicle in fictional games of the “Call of Duty” series. Restricting the content of creative works in this way is very dangerous.
However, the claims in this case are particularly outrageous, as they relate to a military vehicle funded by American taxpayers and used in nearly every significant conflict over the past three decades. As a result, the Humvees hold a cultural and historical significance.
Thus, they are a logical component of any attempt to tell an authentic story about modern warfare.
If AM General is allowed to control the use of these vehicles in entertainment media, then virtually every visual representation of 21st-century US military history would be in their “stranglehold”.
This is what the Humvee producer says: AM General sees the issue completely differently. They disagree with the notion that they cannot protect their intellectual property from illegal use.
Activision has earned billions of US dollars through the use of AM General’s iconic Humvee and its distinctive appearance – including in eight games, numerous advertisements, two toys, and several strategy guides.
The publisher never had permission from AM General to do this. Activision also never sought permission. Therefore, they see the entire matter as a clear violation of the law.
Therefore, the lawsuit could be important for games and films: This legal dispute could have significant implications for the entertainment industry – and thus for the gaming industry. It remains exciting to see how the process between Activision and AM General will turn out.
Regardless of how this lawsuit ends up in court – a precedent is being set that could be groundbreaking for future lawsuits of this nature, especially in the USA.
If AM General prevails, a wave of further lawsuits from various producers and manufacturers of military equipment, weapons, and gear could follow.
This could ultimately lead to a greater reliance on fictional military equipment and war machines in games, films, or series. It could also make such games more expensive, as the costs for such licenses might be passed on to the consumer.
In the past, PvP and PvE were connected in MMORPGs. But that is no longer the case. When did these “worlds” separate and why?
What did MMORPGs look like in the past? During the early days of the genre, around the time when Meridian 59 was released in 1996 and Ultima Online in 1997, MMORPGs looked different. There was no distinction between PvP and PvE.
This meant that players could essentially meet and fight against other players all the time. Anywhere and at any time.
Ultima Online faced a massive problem due to open PvP.
Freedom comes at a price
Why was this the case? MMORPGs aimed to grant players as much freedom as possible and to provide a second home that opened up plenty of opportunities. Players should feel at home in an MMORPG and not be overly restricted.
This also included the ability to duel each other. There were supposed to be player-on-player raids, which made every journey a danger.
This is how things got out of hand: When Ultima Online was released in 1997, it offered a fantastic world where everyone could be whatever they wanted, whether it was a fisherman, a blacksmith, a baker, or an adventurer. It was possible to get lost in this world.
However, there was no distinction between PvE and PvP. For example, someone wanting to mine ore in a dungeon to sell it to a blacksmith had to be prepared to be robbed by other players at any time.
Players exploited this, and constant attacks occurred. It became almost impossible to travel from one city to another.
PvP became a nightmare: Player Killers (PKs) took pleasure in luring especially new players into traps or attacking them repeatedly. While there were player-created militias that hunted PKs, the situation spiraled more out of control. It was nearly impossible to just have some fun exploring the world or fighting monsters in a dungeon.
Everquest established separate servers for PvP and PvE from the start.
The separation was necessary
What were the consequences? The constant attacks on players caused a lot of frustration for the victims. It even got to the point where fans dropped out and lost interest in continuing to play.
The development studio Origin and publisher Electronic Arts noticed this and had to pull the emergency brake. Ultima Online was meant to bring players together and be fun, not cause frustration and alienate fans. The MMORPG was on the brink of collapse. If it had continued like this, it probably would have had to shut down.
What change was introduced? Origin divided the players in 2000. Two worlds were created: Felucca and Trammel.
On Felucca, open PvP still reigned. Anyone could attack anyone.
On Trammel, however, there were strict rules. It was no longer possible to attack other players without their consent to engage in combat.
How did this affect the genre? Other developers had, of course, noticed how open PvP without real rules had pushed Ultima Online to the brink. Systems were developed to separate PvP and PvE because players should have the choice and not be constantly frustrated by Player Killers.
What does this look like today? Most MMORPGs have either zones where PvP takes place or servers designed for player-versus-player battles. A combination of PvP and PvE is rarely seen. Players consciously decide whether they want to participate in PvP. Raids by other players are then only possible on PvP servers or in PvP zones, and players can better prepare for them.
Was Ultima Online the first game to separate PvP and PvE? No, Everquest, released in 1999, learned from the mistakes of UO and offered players the choice between PvE and PvP servers from the start. This way, the game avoided this problem. Ultima Online thus helped to find a solution.
Open PvP is still a topic in MMORPGs today. Some players desire it, and several titles – such as Fallout 76 – offer it as well, albeit with restrictions. Generally, however, it is important for an online game to allow players to choose whether to participate in PvP, whether through special servers or PvP zones in the titles.
The Elder Scrolls Online Elsweyr is being released today on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. But when exactly is the addon coming and how long will the maintenance last?
When is Elsweyr coming?The new chapter for ESO, Elsweyr, is finally being released today, on June 4, 2019, for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. PC players were able to start on May 20, 2019. Now, it’s the turn of ESO fans on consoles.
Maintenance on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One has ended
How long will the maintenance last? The maintenance on PlayStation 4 has already ended, and the servers have been updated with the addon as well as the free update 22.
On Xbox One, according to an update, the maintenance in the ESO Forum is still ongoing. The megaservers for Microsoft’s machine are expected to be back online around 1 PM, and will then also include Elsweyr and update 22.
Update: The maintenance on Xbox One has also been completed. You can now also download Elsweyr and update 22 on Microsoft’s console.
However, keep in mind that the update with Elsweyr is 57.73 gigabytes on Xbox and 37.15 gigabytes on PS4.
Where will there be more maintenance required? According to the ESO Forum, the account and shop system of ESO will also be undergoing maintenance. It should be back online at 4 PM. However, according to ZeniMax, it should not affect the game. So, you can already play ESO with update 22 and Elsweyr while both systems are still undergoing maintenance.
What is Elsweyr? Elsweyr is the 3rd major chapter expansion to the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. The highlights of the new expansion include:
A buff food in World of Warcraft caused the wrath of many players. Because a PvP fan had properly trolled his teammates.
In the battlegrounds of World of Warcraft, it has become a tradition for someone to try to troll their teammates. For a long time, it was “normal” for someone to lure their allies into typing “/afk” to get kicked from the battleground. Most people know this by now.
However, trolls always find new ways to tease, annoy, or actively block their teammates, as a recent post on Reddit showed.
What happened? In a game of Alterac Valley, a player set up a large “Feast of the Fishes.” Feasts are actually large meals that all surrounding allies can click on to receive a buff. Normally, there is a bonus to certain attributes, such as stamina, intelligence, or strength.
However, there are also some feasts that only carry small fun effects, like shrinking or growing the character. And then there is the “Feast of the Fishes” that was presented to the players.
What kind of feast is this? The Feast of the Fishes looks visually like many other feasts but has a special effect. After eating, “one becomes full and gains all the attributes of a fish.” What this means for the players is not clear to most.
They actually turn into fish and helplessly flop around on land like a fish while rapidly losing health and dying. Because even in WoW, fish primarily survive in water.
Exactly that happened, leading to the following chat log documenting the mass dying among the players:
In addition to some rather amused questions about why “one is now a Magikarp,” there were, of course, many unfriendly complaints.
The buff could have been clicked away: In principle, the players could have noticed the trolling and simply clicked away the buff to cancel it. Since most did not associate the fish effect with a buff or the feast, this led to the death of a large part of the raid group and the ensuing outrage in the chat.
The consequence was likely that the respective player was reported very often by his colleagues – but it was probably worth it for him.
What do you think about this? A clear sabotage of one’s own team? Or a funny way to troll that will serve as a lesson to the players?
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In Destiny 2, there have been many complaints in recent months that loot is too dependent on luck and nearly impossible to farm. That is supposed to change with the new season 7 today, on June 4.
This has been the situation lately: In recent months in Destiny 2, frustration has grown among many players regarding how loot is distributed. It was mostly about how to get the weapons with the perks they preferred.
Because this had changed for the worse with Season 6 in Destiny 2 starting in March 2019:
In the 1st DLC, with the forges in Season 5, players were still able to buy specific bounties to work towards certain weapons.
In the 2nd DLC, in Season 6, it was basically pure chance. Guardians had to run the Reckoning and hope that a suitable weapon would drop and that it had decent stats. The loot pool was huge.
It was difficult to pull out the loot you wanted.
This was the problem: While in the 1st DLC some players farmed specifically for a “God Roll” and spent days doing so, it was hardly possible in the 2nd DLC. The loot pool was just too large and there was almost no way to farm specifically.
With the bizarre system in the 2nd DLC, players could only farm questionable, but very stylish armor pieces specifically. Moreover, they could complete certain objectives, which gave them the chance at specific masterwork weapons. Whether they dropped was still dependent on RNG.
Destiny focuses on effort instead of luck
Here’s how Bungie wants to fix this: The key to farming items starting today, in the Menagerie, will be the “Chalice of Opulence”.
This involves improving it over time to receive more powerful rewards.
Players will earn “runes” that they insert into the chalice to tell the chalice, “I want these items.” The combinations of which runes provide which items and perks are likely set, but hidden.
Additionally, players will further upgrade and improve their chalice to access stronger items and have more choices.
This way, the Guardian will again be able to select and work towards gear.
Additionally, the player should be able to customize their chalice according to their preferences and set priorities, such as whether they want
to specify exactly which item they want
or to have additional rewards
During this process, the community will have to figure out which runes yield which items. So, a “puzzle factor” returns for the community.
Recently, Sony announced the new monthly PS Plus Games that all PS Plus subscribers can look forward to in June 2019. These free PS4 games are now available for you to download.
Things to keep in mind about the free PS Plus games: Since March 2019, the monthly game offerings from PS Plus no longer include PS3 and PS Vita games. Since then, subscribers only receive PS4 titles.
For PlayStation 4, you can expect the following new PS Plus Games in June:
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
and Sonic Mania
These PS4 titles will be available for all PS Plus members for free download starting June 4.
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What is Borderlands: The Handsome Collection? It is essentially a large Borderlands bundle. This collection includes Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, and all previously released DLCs for both titles, enhanced for Sony’s current console generation.
In the games, the tradition is about the hunt for better loot. On the fictional planet Pandora and its moon, you gather tons of weapons in true Diablo style, play quirky classes, and improve your character with a skill and level system. You take down numerous villains and continuously seek better equipment.
Known for its comic-style graphics in a cell-shading look, the Borderlands series is played from a first-person perspective. Throughout the story and quests, you experience many funny stories with all sorts of quirky personalities, memorable villains, and diverse locations – all complemented by wonderfully quirky humor.
By the way: If you secure this collection, there is a free 4K update on top – if you own a PS4 Pro. You can download it here:
Who is Borderlands: The Handsome Collection suitable for? For anyone who generally enjoys shooters or games like Diablo and who for inexplicable reasons has missed out on Borderlands 2 and the Pre-Sequel. Friends of casual co-op fun should also be pleased here.
Beginners can look forward to an extensive package and get familiar with the backstory and gameplay of the series in advance in Borderlands 3. Veterans and returnees get the chance to enjoy the games on current hardware generation in a fresh shine.
What is Sonic Mania? Sonic Mania is a classic side-scrolling platformer from Sega, produced to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beloved Sonic franchise. In this homage to the quirky blue hedgehog, you must showcase your jump & run skills and dexterity.
The game revolves around Sonic and his two companions Tails and Knuckles, who want to take down the villain Dr. Eggman and his robot henchmen.
You jump, run, swim, climb, and fly with one of the three characters in a side-scrolling 2D view and retro graphics through numerous zones, including many redesigned fan favorites from previous series installments.
Each zone is divided into two acts. Players must navigate past various enemies and overcome obstacles to reach the end of a level. This is followed by a boss fight against Dr. Eggman or one of his robot minions.
A time attack mode with an online leaderboard and a split-screen mode where you compete with your friends for the fastest run rounds out this cool nostalgia experience.
Who is Sonic Mania suitable for? Anyone who enjoys the classic Sonic games and generally has a fondness for jump & run and old-school side-scrollers. Sonic Mania offers numerous nostalgic elements and cleverly mixes them with new ideas.
If you are into this genre and value varied levels, a cool soundtrack, and good gameplay flow, you can’t go wrong with Sonic Mania. Co-op fans should also have fun here.
Download the game: Sonic Mania in the PS Store Metacritic: 86 out of 100 from 70 reviews Rating in the PS Store: 4.5 out of 5 stars based on over 3,500 ratings
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Are you looking for other PS Plus content like memberships or want to know which PS Store offers special discounts for PS Plus members? Then it’s worth taking a look at the PS Plus page of the PlayStation Store: All PS Plus offers of the PlayStation Store at a glance.
How do I get these free PS Plus Games?
If you want these games for free, you need a valid PlayStation Plus subscription. This service costs around €60 per year at its cheapest, but can also be subscribed to monthly or quarterly. However, this can be slightly more expensive over the course of the year.
In return, you receive various benefits such as special discounts or access to online multiplayer, as well as 2 free PS4 games from the PS Store (as a digital download) every month. You can either download and play these titles directly or add them to your personal library and enjoy them later.
As long as your subscription is active, you can access all PS Plus games in your library and on your PS4 without restriction. Even if your membership ends, you will retain the games and progress completely. You can just not use these games anymore until the subscription is renewed or extended.
It is very unlikely to pull a good TOTS card in packs. Therefore, one should not invest too many coins in packs.
On the transfer market: It is wiser to use the transfer market. Here you can specifically search for TOTS cards. However, prices, especially for new cards, are usually quite high.
Waiting a bit can certainly be worthwhile, as during the course of the event, even TOTS cards drop significantly in price.
The Adventure Week in Pokémon GO is coming and the distance needed for your buddy Pokémon will also be reduced. We will tell you which Pokémon are worth it.
It is worth it, which raises the question of which buddy to choose. We will give you some Pokémon to choose from.
How many kilometers do you have to walk? There are a total of 4 different stages of buddy Pokémon. Each stage is significantly reduced. You need to walk the following distances:
Instead of 1 kilometer, only 250 meters
Instead of 3 kilometers, only 750 meters
Instead of 5 kilometers, only 1.25 kilometers
Instead of 20 kilometers, only 5 kilometers
Which buddy Pokémon should you choose? We will tell you!
The best buddy Pokémon
Kaumalat Family: Kaumalat and its evolutions are probably the best Pokémon you can have as a buddy. Kaumalat is currently extremely rare, making every additional candy worthwhile.
Koknodon Family: Besides Kaumalat, Koknodon is currently the Pokémon of the hour. It has also only been in the game since Generation 4 and only a few players have enough candies for Koknodon.
Koknodon and Rameidon are a good choice
Moreover, the evolution Rameidon is the best rock-type Pokémon in the game. It’s definitely beneficial if you have several Rameidon at max level.
Riolu: The baby Pokémon of Lucario is especially a good choice if you haven’t evolved it yet and need the candies. Riolu is extremely rare in eggs, which is why many lack the necessary candies.
If you already have Lucario, then Riolu is not particularly recommended as a buddy because Lucario is not among the strongest Pokémon in the game. The exception is in PvP, where Lucario is a good alternative.
Riolu is very rare from eggs. So why not take it as a buddy?
Legendary Pokémon: Normally, you have to walk 20 kilometers with a legendary Pokémon for just one candy. However, during the event, it’s only 5 kilometers. Therefore, it’s worthwhile to focus on the legendaries.
We will give you a selection of legendary Pokémon that we consider to be the most useful:
Rayquaza
Giratina (Origin Form)
Kyogre
Groudon
Mewtwo
Raikou
Meltan: For all players who haven’t been able to open a mystery box yet, Meltan may also be interesting. After all, it takes 400 candies to evolve, which means walking many kilometers.
If you cannot evolve Meltan yet, you should focus on this Pokémon
Normally, you also have to walk 20 kilometers with Meltan, but thanks to the event, it’s only 5 kilometers.
Pokémon for Beginners: If you’ve just started with Pokémon GO, you can also opt for Pokémon that are very useful in the game and should not be missing from any battle team. However, use these buddies only if you don’t already have enough candies and specimens:
Larvitar
Machop
Chansey
Tanhel
1-km Buddies: Pokémon like Pidgey, Hornliu, or Pikachu only need 250 meters during the event for a candy. It’s worth it since there are quests where you need to collect buddy candies.
Pidgey is also not a bad buddy – It helps with field research.
The Division 2 has apparently fulfilled a major fan wish and integrated a flashlight into the game. Or at least something similar. Here’s how you get it.
What’s the deal with the flashlight? Ever since the release of The Division 2 there has been a community wish for a flashlight. Because nights in Washington D.C. can be very dark. There are also numerous corners that are so dark that you can’t see anything at all. It is often difficult to recognize items or enemies.
Therefore, fans have repeatedly expressed the desire for a flashlight or a night vision device. Developer Massive has now at least partially fulfilled this wish.
You can now find a flashlight in the game, but it is not a gadget; it is part of a very special backpack trophy. We’ll show you how to get the trophy and what makes it special.
A dangling cat light
This is the trophy: The backpack trophy is a cat holding a flashlight in its mouth. But that alone does not make the trophy special.
It is rather the lighting effect that makes the entire backpack trophy glow white. So players have at least partially received their flashlight.
Whether the developers intended for the entire trophy to shine so brightly is currently unknown.
With this trophy, it seems like the sun is literally coming out of your backside. Source: Reddit
Here’s how to get it: What is certain is that you can get the trophy in the story mission “Lincoln Memorial”. However, this is not guaranteed and only occurs under certain circumstances, as players have discovered.
In the mission, there is already a backpack trophy (the Lincoln bust), which can be found at a Lincoln statue. Apparently, the cat flashlight can be found right nearby.
Reports on Reddit about this are contradictory, as not everyone gets the trophy immediately.
Some players find it directly with their main character
Others had to replay the mission with a new character to get it.
Some speculate that you only get the trophy if you have already found the Lincoln bust.
So it is certain that you need to play the Lincoln Memorial mission up to the Lincoln bust to reach the find location.
You can also check this out here in the video by Rakunvar. He was probably one of the first players to discover this trophy.
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But there is uncertainty about the circumstances under which one can obtain the lamp. Some are trying it with new characters, while others repeatedly run the mission with their main characters.
In this context, user chinmi writes:
I don’t have the [Lincoln] bust yet.
So I went in with my main character. Normal [difficulty level]. Got the bust.
Went in again with the main character. Normal. No lamp.
Went in again with a second character. Normal. Got the lamp.
I wonder why you can’t get it with the main character. Maybe it has to do with the 24-hour lock?
Several players, such as Scorpion1869, confirm that you can also find the trophy with your main character: “Just got it on my main character. I never got the Lincoln bust. […]”
Until the community figures this out exactly or Massive says something about it, the exact way remains unclear.
As soon as we know exactly how to get the trophy, we will update the article.
This is not the first strange story surrounding a backpack trophy. Last time, the reactions were not so positive:
The current Synthesis league in Path of Exile is coming to an end. Players are not mourning it, as it is considered one of the worst leagues so far.
What kind of league was it? In the current Synthesis league, players encounter a Canvas and must find fragments of their lost memory.
This takes place like in a dungeon. You build connections to rooms where challenges await you. If you master these, you unlock a memory. However, you must act quickly, as the connections break down again.
As a reward, items and recipes await.
When does the league end? The end is planned for today, June 4.
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How is the league perceived? The league is currently regarded as the worst in the community. The developers are aware of this. They have stated that everything happened very quickly this time, leaving little time for extensive testing.
What are the problems of the league? The league is plagued by several issues for many in the community. These include:
The mechanics: Building connections and fighting through the dungeon suffers from balancing issues. The connections break down too quickly, leading to too much chaos. You essentially build the connections for hours, and as soon as you’re ready to start, they break down quickly, and everything is lost.
Rewards: The rewards are not well received. Many find the items useless, and the truly cool recipes are found too rarely.
Bosses: Bosses spawn too rarely and cannot compare to previous bosses. There are too few rewards, and the fights are apparently boring.
Challenges: The challenges feel thoughtless.
What do players say? Many complaints have been made about the league, and most are glad when it is over.
Johny_Snoo states in the official forum: “It is horrific. The Memory Nexus is something I would prefer to forget.”
This comment is from March, and since then, a few things have improved in the league. Nonetheless, it is not among the community’s favorites.
There are players who do not view it as critically. The league has its problems, and there have been significantly better ones. However, for some, it is not entirely bad.
Everything is set to improve
Developers vow to improve: Grinding Gear Games founder Chris Wilson acknowledges the issues. He explains that the league does not meet the quality standards his team has for Path of Exile. Therefore, they now want to take more time for future content to develop it well and test it thoroughly.
With the next league “Legion”, starting on June 7, a “repeatable fun” is planned. Additionally, more updates are already in the works.
Who Fortnite: Battle Royale on Xbox One loves, can soon get a new console in Fortnite design. Just before the 2019 E3 and the expected next-gen reveal, Microsoft wants to offer a special version of the Xbox One S bundled with Fortnite goodies.
What does the Fortnite Xbox look like? The Fortnite bundle from Microsoft includes an Xbox One S with 1 terabyte of internal storage in a purple design. It appears to still be a model of the console with a physical drive.
In addition, you will receive a wireless controller in the same purple color scheme as well as a bunch of Fortnite stuff.
For those who like the colors purple and violet, this is probably their dream console.
Xbox console with exclusive skins
Which skins are in the package? Fortnite: Battle Royale is already pre-installed on the console. The PvE mode Save the World is not included and must be purchased separately if desired.
You will also receive a Dark Vertex skin pack with a special glider and pickaxe. This is a purple reskin of the already known Vertex outfit, which will probably only be exclusive to this Xbox bundle. Those who collect Fortnite skins (and Xbox editions) can complete their collection here.
2,000 V-Bucks for the cash shop (about 20 euros) and one month free membership for the services Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass are also included.
By the way, during the Microsoft press conference on June 9, 2019 at 10:00 PM, the next generation of the Xbox console from Microsoft is rumored to be introduced. Therefore, there are likely to be discounts on the old console in the Xbox store.
Will you be getting an old Xbox One S in Fortnite design or are you more interested in the rumored new next-gen console from Microsoft?
With PixArk, Snail Games USA has released a mix of Minecraft and the survival game ARK. However, according to many players, it is clearly too early.
What is PixArk? PixArk essentially wants to mix Minecraft with ARK. You find yourself in a world populated by dinos and other creatures. Your task is to survive, tame the creatures, and build a fortress. You can also customize your hero.
The world is based on blocks like in Minecraft and can be completely altered. There is even a creative mode where you can let your imagination run wild while building.
Team play is important, as you have better chances together and can build fortresses faster. However, it is also possible to be on your own.
That’s why PC players should wait to buy: PixArk is said to be offered at a discount during the Steam Summer Sale. The sale starts on June 25. If you want to save some money, get PixArk in the Steam Summer Sale.
A release far too early
How is the game being received so far? The release took place on May 31. Accordingly, there are already some opinions about the game. However, these are not particularly positive.
The game’s rating in the Microsoft Store is (as of June 4) only 2.9 out of 5 points. There is a consensus that PixArk was released far too early. There are plenty of technical issues, including bugs but also crashes or the game does not start at all.
Furthermore, many players are having issues with the controls and the menu navigation and are calling for these two aspects to be fundamentally revised.
FireLionHead comments in the Microsoft Store: “It is an interesting game and it is fun. However, it is unfortunately almost unplayable.”
For fairness, we mention that these are reviews from the early access phase. However, if we look at the newer ratings on Steam, not much has changed.
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The current rating on Steam is 54 percent and the reviews from late May, early June reflect those of the Microsoft Store.
Steam user ChipsterNova was apparently already part of the early access phase and says: “Still totally bugged. Even after a year.”
What do the positive voices say? Basically, players see the potential of PixArk. Compared to ARK, it should be more coherent and run better. The game mechanics with free building and survival are also well received. Again and again, one reads that it is basically a really good game that is currently plagued too much by bugs and technical problems. The developers need to significantly improve in these areas.
Nexon is the largest MMO company in South Korea and is up for sale. The market leader could remain in Korean hands. According to the latest reports, one of the bidders for Nexon is the No. 2 in the South Korean market, Netmarble. They could become gigantic with the purchase.
What is for sale? The shares of Kim Jung-ju and his wife in the NXC Corp. are for sale. This is the parent company behind the Korean market leader in gaming, Nexon (Maple Story, Vindictus, Dungeon Fighter Online).
The shares amount to 98.64% and are worth about 11 billion US dollars.
After all, Nexon owns “Dungeon Fighter Online,” one of the most successful PC games in the world:
However, none of these four corporations has apparently bid, according to the latest information.
In Korea, it was thought that Nexon should stay “in the country”.
Who has submitted bids? According to a news agency, there have been 5 bids, that has been learned from sources:
Netmarble, the Korean mobile expert, and No. 2 in South Korea
Kakao, which long stood behind the MMORPG Black Desert and distributes a well-known messenger app
and 3 “Private Equity” firms: KKR & Co, Bain Capital, and MBK Partners. The investment funds have been on the radar for some time. MBK Partners are based in South Korea, the other two are US funds.
For Kakao, which comes more from the tech side than from gaming, the acquisition of Nexon would surely be interesting. A purchase would surely change the market dynamics.
In Dead by Daylight, you will soon be able to spend money on a “Battle Pass”. We reveal what that means and how it could change the game.
Even before the celebrations for the 3rd anniversary of Dead by Daylight, there were some leaks seen on Reddit. Fans had already discovered that there could soon be a type of “Battle Pass” in Dead by Daylight. This has now been confirmed. We reveal what the developers had in mind and how it will work in Dead by Daylight.
What is a Battle Pass? Battle Passes are typically used in free-to-play games, such as Fortnite. Players can purchase an unlock, usually for real money, that rewards different actions. These are essentially new missions and quests in the game that are rewarded with prizes.
The cosmetic rewards of the “Rift” are related to the current story.
How does the Battle Pass work in Dead by Daylight? In one of the upcoming patches (likely in the fall), Dead by Daylight will introduce the feature of the Archives. This includes story and quests that reveal more about the lore of certain characters. At the same time, a “Rift” will open up with these quests, which will only be active for a few months. In this Rift, players will find two different paths – one free and one paid.
The paths contain various tasks that can be completed in the game. These include missions for killers and survivors, which are usually linked to the current story of the Archives. Those who progress along the paths will unlock new cosmetic items for killers and survivors.
Some of these cosmetic items are available on the “free” path. However, those who want all the cosmetics will have to purchase the Battle Pass and can then also obtain the items from the second path.
Is Dead by Daylight then Pay2Win? There were already concerns that Dead by Daylight might become “Pay2Win” with new mechanics, if special content could only be unlocked through a Battle Pass. However, this is unlikely. There are only cosmetic items and these are typically rather bright and conspicuous, so they do not aid in stealth.
How much does this Battle Pass cost? There is still no information on the price. After all, this feature is likely not to go live until November, along with the Archives.
How are players reacting to this? The fans’ opinions are currently mixed. Some think it’s good to see more cosmetic items enter Dead by Daylight in this manner. Others believe that a “Battle Pass” should only be used for free-to-play games. After all, players have already paid for Dead by Daylight and its DLCs.
The majority in the DbD subreddit wants to wait and see how much such a pass will cost. As long as it’s only cosmetic items, one can simply choose to opt out.
What do you think about Dead by Daylight now also getting a “Battle Pass”? Is it a good thing or does it not belong in the game?
