Hardly anyone plays these TOTS cards in FIFA 19, even though they are really strong

It doesn’t always have to be the superstar. In FIFA 19, there are currently really strong and especially inexpensive TOTS cards, that pack a punch.

These cards are brought to you by the TOTS event: During the Team of the Season event, a variety of extremely improved cards from all leagues appears every week. Upgrades of 6-10 points in overall rating are not uncommon here. As a result, there are now countless new endgame cards in FUT 19.

Example Ibrahimovic Gold with Ibrahimovic TOTS

These TOTS cards are really strong and still inexpensive

Some top cards are a bit inconspicuous: Whenever a new Team of the Season is released on Fridays, the top players get the most attention. However, it is worth considering all players of the respective team. Many cards, especially the somewhat inconspicuous ones, are surprisingly strong endgame cards and can boost many teams.

These players are super strong, relatively inexpensive, and definitely worth a second look:

Kampl (88)

This is what the card can do: With Kevin Kampl, you get a strong playmaker and ball distributor for your Bundesliga team. He has excellent passing and dribbling stats, allowing him to leave many opponents behind. However, sacrifices are made in shooting and physicality, but strikers can take over the shooting duties. Kampl plays particularly strong in midfield, alongside a defensively oriented CDM.

The costs: As of 03.06.2019

  • PS4: 57,000
  • Xbox One: 65,000
  • PC: 77,000

Pizzi (93)

This is what the card can do: Pizzi has a really strong card for the right midfield, which can also be played excellently on the wing. The strong overall rating of 93 already indicates Pizzi’s outstanding stats. With his top stats, there are hardly any drawbacks; he is fast, has strong dribbling, great shooting stats, and can also hold his own physically.

The only downside is his 3-star skill moves, although not every play style requires more stars.

The costs: As of 03.06.2019

  • PS4: 91,000
  • Xbox One: 79,000
  • PC: 112,000

Maddison (88)

This is what the card can do: When the guaranteed Premier League SBC was released, no one wanted to pull Maddison. This is understandable when you look at the rest of the Premier League TOTS, as Maddison has the arguably weakest card. However, one shouldn’t be too upset about that. James Maddison has really good stats, making him a solid CAM option for Premier League teams.

Particularly impressive are his 4-star skills and his 4-star weak foot. But his shooting, passing, and dribbling stats are also outstanding. Even his average speed doesn’t detract from his performance.

The costs: As of 03.06.2019

  • PS4: 65,000
  • Xbox One: 74,000
  • PC: 88,000

Roussillon (87)

This is what the card can do: Jerome Roussillon is a fantastic choice for the left-back position in any Bundesliga team. He meets all the requirements that a full-back needs in FUT 19. He is tall, fast, and physically strong. No one makes a mistake by playing Roussillon.

The costs: As of 03.06.2019

  • PS4: 91,000
  • Xbox One: 85,000
  • PC: 100,000

Bergwijn (87)

This is what the card can do: With Steven Bergwijn, you get a winger with really strong values. He is fast, has strong dribbling, and scores highly with his shooting stats. The only disadvantage is his weak left foot, but it is something one can get used to. So if you’re looking for an inexpensive and strong option for the left wing, Bergwijn is a top choice.

The costs: As of 03.06.2019

  • PS4: 36,000
  • Xbox One: 31,000
  • PC: 35,000
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Pokémon GO: It’s easier than ever to reach the maximum level for Adventure Week

The Adventure Week 2019 in Pokémon GO is approaching and you can level up during the event easier than ever. We will tell you how to quickly reach level 40.

Why is leveling during the event so easy? During the Adventure Week, you will receive 10 times the experience points when spinning new PokéStops. If you use a Lucky Egg, you will even get 20 times the XP.

When you also consider the additional XP gained during the event through friendships, raids, or catching Pokémon, you can level up faster than ever before.

How to get the most XP from the event

How can you earn the most XP? The 20 times XP is only available for newly spun PokéStops. So if you live in a small town and have spun everything in your area, you should travel to other cities.

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Spin new PokéStops. This will give you the most XP

Visit your neighboring towns and spin around the city there. Don’t forget the Lucky Egg, because otherwise, you will only get 10 times the experience points.

Where can I find the most PokéStops? Many PokéStops within a small area are mostly found in city centers. If you walk through the old town there, you will likely encounter the most Stops.

How do I recognize new PokéStops? If you have never spun a PokéStop, you can tell by a circle around the PokéStop. If you have spun it already, there will be no circle anymore.

Pokemon GO PokeStops map markers
Find areas with many PokéStops

This is how fast you can reach level 40: You can earn 4,200 XP for each newly spun PokéStop while you have a Lucky Egg. For every 10th stop, you can even earn more XP.

You can reach level 40 if you spin about 4,380 PokéStops, assuming you only caught the starter Pokémon and did nothing else with your account. This was already achieved by a German trainer last year.

If you are already at level 30 or even higher, you can naturally achieve the maximum level with fewer stops.

This is how it gets even easier: Not only spinning PokéStops will help you progress. Increasing friendship levels also provides a lot of XP. If you also diligently catch Pokémon and complete some raids, you should reach level 40 even faster.

Friendship
Increasing the friendship level can also provide you with a lot of XP

This is what you need to consider when leveling up: Having a higher level in Pokémon GO doesn’t really bring anything. Pokémon in the wild only spawn up to level 30 or level 35 with weather bonuses. So having a higher level doesn’t mean you encounter stronger Pokémon in the wild.

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It can also distort the game quite a bit if you level up quickly, but can’t keep up with your Pokémon. In the end, XP is not the most important thing, but the stardust so you can power your Pokémon up to such a strong level.

The stardust is not gained by spinning PokéStops, but mainly by catching Pokémon.

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In its final days, the MMO Worlds Adrift is experiencing review bombing

“Rest in peace” apparently does not apply to the MMO Worlds Adrift. Before its closure, the game is being bombarded with negative reviews on Steam.

A few days ago we reported that the MMO Worlds Adrift is closing while still in “Early Access”. It is no longer financially sustainable for the developer, which is why the game is being shut down. This has resulted in angry reactions, as the game is currently flooded with negative reviews on Steam.

What happened? Worlds Adrift is an MMO in Early Access that is now being discontinued before its actual release. The servers will close in July, and the development of the project has already been halted.

The reason for this was that the game was no longer considered “economically viable” from the developers’ perspective. They did not meet their objectives, failed to fulfill expectations, and are now pulling the plug. This has consequences for the game’s rating.

Negative reviews are on the rise: Although the average rating of Worlds Adrift is still at an acceptable 67% positive opinions, the current picture looks gloomier. More than 64% of the ratings in the last 30 days are negative, and the trend is continuing downward.

Most players are disappointed with the developer or describe the game as a “cash grab” that should never have been completed. Many are demanding compensation.

Here are a few opinions from the reviews:

  • [EE].gk: “Repeated delays in the roadmaps and very slow progress, especially in the last few years. Promises were made until the game was suddenly canceled, which never left Early Access but made a lot of money. I am disappointed in the developers and will be suspicious of all their new projects.”
  • Peap: “Despite the errors in the game, I had a lot of fun and am disappointed in Bossa Studios for closing the game. They could have at least let players use private servers.”
  • Wingnut sees it even more critically: “Basically theft, legalized by unfair software regulations. This is the worst aspect of Early Access on Steam.”

Some players are grateful: However, in the last few days, there have also been some positive reviews mourning a great game from their perspective. They thank the developer who fought for the game. For example, the user Obermedic writes:

“I am very sad that I can no longer enjoy the game. It was revolutionary for its time, even if it has many problems.”

Did you play Worlds Adrift? Did you enjoy the game? And what do you think about such “review bombing”?

Even Borderlands had to endure a review bombing.

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The Division 2 fixes in Update 3.1. finally a nasty exploit – Highlights of the patch notes

Today, on June 3rd, Title Update 3.1 went live in The Division 2. We summarize what changes are made here in the highlights of the patch notes for you.

What’s included in Title Update 3.1: The new larger update for The Division 2 primarily addresses some annoying bugs that have been present in the game for some time. This includes an exploit that could make players nearly invincible in PvP.

The strange behavior of the AI enemies has finally been corrected according to the patch notes. We summarize the most important changes from Title Update 3.1.

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Armor exploit fixed in the second attempt

This is the armor exploit: This was an annoying problem that first occurred with Title Update 3. Players could make themselves nearly invincible in the PvP areas of the game using this exploit.

  • Due to normalization (adjustment of values), combined with low gear, it was possible to reach armor values beyond 800,000.
  • Average builds usually lie between 190,000 and 220,000.
  • The result was frustrated PvP players who felt powerless against users of this exploit.

The problem has now been fixed with the patch. This is already the second attempt that Massive is making. Initially, this error was to be fixed during the server maintenance on May 31st.

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Patch finally tackles chaos AI

This is the AI problem: Another issue that arose with Title Update 3.0 is the peculiar behavior of NPC enemies.

  • They suddenly behaved very erratically and unpredictably
  • Additionally, they were more aggressive than usual and rushed blindly at players
  • Occasionally, they also ran aimlessly and blindly in one direction, ignoring the players

The AI problem was particularly frustrating for Massive, as it was likely a chain reaction of several smaller bugs. These could make the gaming experience quite uncomfortable for many and further increase the difficulty level. Several fixes were made in Title Update 3.1.

Here are the fixes from the patch notes:

  • A bug was fixed where NPCs would run directly past players to take cover.
  • A bug was fixed where NPCs would flank players too often.
  • A bug was fixed where NPCs would not respond to any combat actions before taking cover or being interrupted mid-movement.

Thus, these problems should be resolved. In the Subreddit of The Division 2, there are already grateful voices, as the AI problem was very challenging for many.

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Hunter Masks and Ivory Keys

What’s changing with the masks and keys: In the world of The Division 2, there are several graffiti puzzles that lead to Hunter Masks and Ivory Keys.

However, some players were unable to get all of them, despite following all the necessary steps. This bug has existed for quite some time and was not the first bug affecting the masks and keys.

Now all players should finally be able to obtain the masks and keys. The fix should also allow them to hunt the Hunters again and earn all missing keys and masks.

Here are the remaining patch notes:

  • The tutorial font size for the map has been increased
  • The visibility of collectibles and containers has been improved
  • A bug was fixed where the loot tutorial could not appear at the beginning of the game
  • A problem was fixed where the supply containers could not contain the appropriate rewards
  • A bug was fixed where players could get stuck in the theater settlement after recruiting Inaya al-Khaliq.
  • A bug was fixed where one could get stuck on the roof of the mission Hotel Grand Washington.
  • A bug was fixed where the firing rate of semi-automatic weapons could be lower than intended
  • A bug was fixed where masks could appear smaller than intended
  • A bug was fixed where one could get stuck in an endless loop by opening an event container
  • A bug was fixed where the option to pick everything up as junk disappeared

You can also find the English patch notes on Reddit.

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What’s next? Next up is E3 2019, where Ubisoft will also be presenting The Division 2. However, it is not yet known what will be shown.

Additionally, Title Update 4 is already in the works. What this update will bring is also largely unknown. It is certain that the fourth specialization will come.

Furthermore, it will address the many issues with skills, loot, and general balance.

You can read our summary of what the developers have revealed about Update 4:

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This is how Anthem plans to solve its huge loot problem – But players are skeptical

In the online RPG Anthem, there has been a dominant theme since the release: loot. Players simply find too few powerful items. Developer BioWare has now presented how they plan to address the issue, but many still feel the proposals are insufficient.

This is the problem: Generally, there is a goal in Anthem’s endgame; players want to find the best possible loot in order to create optimal builds for their Javelins.

However, there are several problems:

Anthem Loot
The scene from a live stream was symbolic of Anthem’s loot problem.
  • Even if an item drops, it could be the wrong one that you don’t need – annoying
  • And even if the right item drops, it may still have poor stats that don’t match the freelancer’s play style

This means a player needs to “get lucky three times” in the loot process to find an item they want.

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Legendary items: Everyone wants them, hardly anyone gets them.

How BioWare plans to change the problem: In a live stream, BioWare presented an initial change and also revealed a new way for players to “get better loot.”.

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BioWare wants to remove the “Luck” value. This is a mysterious value in Anthem that never really seemed to work properly.

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Similar to “Magic Find” in Diablo, it was supposed to increase the chance of players finding items.

BioWare wants to eliminate the value and in the future treat drop rates as if every player has “maximum luck.” This way, players should theoretically get higher-quality drops and thus better chances of obtaining their items and refining their builds.

Anthem Cataclysm Loot

Stronger items are coming

What else is coming? BioWare also wants to introduce a currency in the new “Cataclysm” that players can collect to buy Warchests, which contain items that (at the moment) exceed the current masterpieces and legendaries by 5 points.

Additionally, they want to close loot gaps.

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Is the previous grind unnecessary?

This is how the players react: Players have some questions and comments about this plan. The general sentiment is rather skeptical and negative.

  • On the one hand, the changes will come only with the “Cataclysm” event, which could still be weeks away. Players expect they will have to wait until July; they would have preferred the change with the “Luck” value to be made sooner. (via reddit)
  • Additionally, some are dissatisfied with how loot will be handled in Cataclysm. This has only been hinted at so far; there are supposed to be “Warchests” – some players think about loot boxes and seem unhappy.
  • The fact that “stronger items” are coming and older items will be replaced is also a controversial topic, as some feel that the previous grind would be meaningless. (via reddit)
  • Will there be world drops in the Cataclysm event or only these boxes?

These questions and complaints remain unanswered until Cataclysm appears on the test server.

The change in loot currently raises a number of questions and brings no relief.

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Overwatch: FU is too good for the US Academy League, increasing difficulty to “Korea”

The Overwatch junior team Fusion University will switch regions in the next season of the Overwatch Contenders. After winning the Contenders in the USA four times in a row, they are now seeking new challenges – in Korea.

Who is “Fusion University”? Fusion University is the junior team of Philadelphia Fusion, one of the teams in the Overwatch League. Philadelphia Fusion participated in the finals of the league in the first season and was also doing well at the beginning of season 2.

Their junior team, Fusion University, is currently dominating the Overwatch Contenders. Since May 2018, they have won numerous major tournaments:

  • The Contenders 2018 Seasons 1-3 in North America
  • The Contenders 2019 Season 1 in North America East
  • The Atlantic Showdown of the Contenders 2019 on June 2 in Krefeld
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Only in the North American Season 3 of the minor tournament “Pit Championship” could Fusion University finish fourth instead of first.

The roster of Fusion University.

Fusion University is moving to Korea

Why is the team moving to Korea? After Fusion University was able to win all major tournaments of the Overwatch junior league in a row, a move to South Korea is now in place. South Korea is considered a stronghold of Overwatch esports, and Koreans are regarded as the best players.

At the moment, two reasons are circulating for why the team wants to move to South Korea.

On one hand, the team already consists of many players from South Korea. However, due to a new rule, Blizzard wants to limit the proportion of “foreign players” in the Contenders, allowing a maximum of three players to be “non-regional”. Instead of changing the roster, Fusion simply switches regions.

On the other hand, the team has achieved almost everything in Western tournaments. They announced their move on Twitter with the comment that they are already “the best in the West” and are now seeking new challenges.

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This is what the team can expect in Korea: After the move, Fusion University must first prove themselves. They must initially pass the “Trial” in the Korean Contenders. There, they will compete against five teams from Korea to qualify.

After qualifying in the trial, Fusion University should then compete in the second season of the Contenders in Korea and fight for a prize pool of $40,000 for first place.

Overwatch Contenders Korea 2019 Season 2 Teams
The teams participating in Season 2 so far. Fusion has a chance for one of the trial spots. Image source: Liquipedia.

What are the Contenders?

The Overwatch Contenders are a kind of esports academy for the Overwatch League. They have been providing an entry into Overwatch esports since 2017. Among other things, the teams of the Overwatch League can let their own players compete here to prepare them for esports, to “train” them, or if they are simply too young for the League.

Some players from the Contenders have already been invited by their teams – or other teams in the league – to the Overwatch League to play there.

Overwatch League London Spitfire Champions
Success in the OWL is the ultimate goal.

The Contenders, however, unlike the Overwatch League, are divided into different regions. In each region, regional teams play, which is why the regulations have also been extended to a limited number of “foreigners”.

But the Overwatch League and Contenders have also felt another significant change:

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Fortnite: Fortbyte #68 in a bookstore in a snowy town – location

In Fortnite you can now find Fortbyte #68! For that, you need to visit a bookstore in a snowy town. We will tell you where to look.

What is the task? This time you need to solve the following task for the Fortbyte: “To be found in a bookstore in a snowy town.”

We will show you the exact location of the Fortbyte here on the current map of Season 9:

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In Happy Hamlet you will find the requested bookstore

Fortbyte 68: In a bookstore in a snowy town

Here’s how you find Fortbyte #68: The snowy town refers to Happy Hamlet in the snowy area of Fortnite. The bookstore is located at the very north of the town from the map’s perspective. You can identify the house by its color. It is the only building in the town that is pink.

When you enter the store, you need to go to the first floor because that’s where the Fortbyte is located. You will find the Fortbyte on a carpet, directly in front of a bookshelf.

Location
This is the bookstore we are talking about

Be aware of your surroundings: The locations of the Fortbytes are also popular spots for campers. They are hoping for easy kills there. So be careful where you land to avoid getting eliminated before you can collect it.

This video will help: To make your search easier, we are embedding a suitable video here. It shows you the exact location:

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What are Fortbytes? These electronic puzzle pieces are new since Season 9. Every day another Fortbyte is added, which is hidden somewhere on the map.

In total, there are 100 Fortbytes. Once you have found 90 of them, a special skin is waiting for you.

You can find an overview of all the previous Fortbytes here:

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Asia-MMORPG Astellia is facing a lot of criticism, now explained: We are not Pay2Win

MMORPGs from Asia often have the reputation of draining players’ wallets. The developers of Astellia aim to do many things differently. In a FAQ, they answered questions about the shop and Pay2Win.

Will Astellia be Free2Play? In Asia, Astellia can be played for free. However, in return, many things must be purchased with real money in the shop. The game is doing very well in Korea, but there will still be major adjustments for the West.

Here, the MMORPG is Buy2Play. You pay a one-time fee of around €30, and then you can experience everything without being forced to spend money. The shop mainly offers cosmetic items or content that can also be earned through gameplay.

What is the most significant difference compared to Asia? In the Asian version of Astellia, costumes are sold in the shop. These come with attributes, allowing players to directly purchase useful equipment with real money. This is direct Pay2Win.

The western version will also have these costumes. However, these will be sold without attributes and only for cosmetic purposes.

Much from the shop can be earned

This is how Astellia differs in the West: The developers of Astellia have also committed to ensuring that many contents available only in the shop in Asia can be earned in our version.

This includes the Astel Card Packs, which can currently only be purchased in the shop. In the West, these will be available through in-game tasks.

How does one get Dungeon Tickets? Another example of earnable content is the Dungeon Tickets. Every player receives a ticket every 30 minutes. It does not matter whether they are online or offline.

A player can possess a maximum of 20 Dungeon Tickets. Entry to endgame dungeons will cost 4-5 tickets. There will also be repeatable quests through which additional tickets can be earned.

The developers are currently even considering introducing raids for 12 players only for the West.

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Optional and earnable subscription: In Astellia, there is the bonus “Nordens Gunst”. This is content that brings various benefits.

With an active favor, you can carry 24 Dungeon Tickets and receive them faster. It also provides a leveling advantage for the Astels that support you in battle.

Nordens Gunst can be purchased in the shop but can also be earned. It is expected to be available through regular login rewards.

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First Closed Beta is coming

When does the first Closed Beta start? The first beta phase in the West starts on June 25. It will last about a week.

Pre-order packages allow you guaranteed access to the beta, but keys are also expected to be raffled off through various platforms and social media accounts.

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How are pre-order bonuses handled? Some pre-order packages allow for a head start of up to 7 days. The developers explain this by stating that they don’t want to unleash all players on the servers on the first day.

However, to ensure that other players do not level up and gear up in the meantime, certain content like the PvP scenario Avalon or the legendary dungeons will only be released some time after launch. This way, equality of opportunity for all is intended.

When will Astellia be released? So far, there is no exact release date for the MMORPG. According to recent statements, it should be released in late summer.

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Fortnite: Why two confirmed cheaters are now in the World Cup

In Fortnite: Battle Royale two players have qualified for the World Championships, who were banned at the beginning of the qualifying rounds for cheating. This has the rest of the community up in arms.

Who are they? The two Fortnite players Damion “XXiF” Cook and Ronald “Ronaldo” Mach qualified in week 8 of the qualifying rounds for the Fortnite World Championship. In addition to a decent prize pool, they are guaranteed to participate in the World Championship finals in New York in July.

Participation in the World Championship is extremely prestigious and the dream of every Fortnite player. The competition is brutal and even pros like Ninja or Tfue are struggling.

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The Ninja still hasn’t made it to the World Championships.

Cheaters in the Final? Fans are outraged

This is why the participation of the two is problematic: However, XXiF and Ronaldo’s situation is different. The two players were banned in week 3 of the solo qualifying rounds because they clearly cheated.

They had conspired with other participants of the qualifying round. The other players then complied and let themselves be eliminated. In return, the two cheaters received kills as well as valuable weapons, ammunition, and materials for the current match.

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However, the collusion was noticed and as punishment, the two cheaters had to forfeit their former qualification and endure a 14-day ban from all Fortnite tournaments. That punishment period is now over and the two can participate again and legally qualify once more.

This is how other players are reacting: That two former cheaters are now participating in the biggest Fortnite tournament of all time with a prize pool of 30 million US dollars, and might win, doesn’t sit well with many players.

Also, the fact that they have served their punishment and are thus legitimate competitors again does not resonate well with large parts of the community.

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For many players on Reddit, it’s a big scandal that the two former cheaters are still participating, and a poor reflection on the organizers Epic:

  • “Why the hell are they even allowed to play? That makes no sense! Epic has no idea about a competitive game!”
  • “It’s unacceptable that a duo banned for cheating can qualify again!”
  • “This is a joke! No wonder the competitive scene doesn’t take Fortnite seriously!”
  • “They probably cheated again!”
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Also via Twitter, some notable pro players expressed their outrage over the two ex-cheaters:

  • “You let cheaters into the biggest tournament. Can’t wait to see how you explain the story to young audiences. This should be REALLY INTERESTING” (Vivid on Twitter)
  • “Remember, kids, if you break the law or cheat, you just wait 2 weeks and then get 50,000 dollars!” (Nate Hill via Twitter)
  • “A cheater qualifying for a 30-million-dollar tournament is a kick in the nuts for the integrity of the Fortnite competitive community. […] I feel sorry for everyone who worked hard and is now not qualified because of these two.” (DrLupo via Twitter)

It’s unlikely that Epic will remove the two cheaters from the list, but the comeback of the two former cheaters certainly casts a shadow over the organization of the tournament.

What is your opinion on this? Should exposed cheaters be completely banned from a tournament or is it only fair that the two can participate again?

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Warhammer Chaosbane: Steam reviews are getting worse – What’s the reason?

Since its release, the new action RPG Warhammer: Chaosbane has been receiving increasingly poor reviews on Steam. Many fans actually wish for just such a game. MeinMMO takes a look at the voices of the community.

Here’s the situation with Chaosbane: For several days now, the ratings of Warhammer: Chaosbane on Steam have been declining. After its early release for pre-order customers of the more expensive Digital Deluxe or Magnus Editions on May 30, 2019, it’s been downhill.

Currently, only 51% of all reviews on Steam are positive (as of June 3 at 1:00 PM). This is a significant loss, especially since the first impressions of the game and initial reviews were quite positive.

Chaosbane started with 72% positive ratings, which shortly dropped to 65%, but at least stayed there for about two days. Now the situation has worsened for the game.

Warhammer Chaosbane on Steam on June 3 with rating
Chaosbane is not doing well on Steam.

What bothers the players?

This is what’s being criticized: One of the biggest points of criticism is the lack of content in Chaosbane. Especially players who have either the second beta or simply have played for several hours find little variety and nothing more to do.

There is simply too little content for the proud price of at least €50. User cOrefreAk complains on Steam:

After 13 hours I have seen everything this game has to offer. I have also seen every single armor set of the Slayer (which are just three sets with boring bonuses). No off-set items? Just three sets and that’s it? Finding the same set parts over and over again. Offering so little in a loot-driven ARPG is simply insulting and lazy.

Many bugs and missing features like crafting annoy fans. Overall, the price seems to disturb many people. They actually enjoy Chaosbane, but for so much money, they simply expect more than Chaosbane can offer.

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Repeating the same levels annoys them.

What could be improved? Due to the criticism, there are already calls for content updates. Players want more content for their money and preferably soon.

They see potential in Chaosbane, but only if it can deliver something that lives up to the promise of a new ARPG.

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Cool enemies exist – but that’s still not enough.

This is why fans want to love Chaosbane

The fascination with Chaosbane and the hope placed in it stem from a desire among Warhammer fans for a good hack & slash in the Warhammer universe.

Chaosbane could have become that game, and in many aspects, the game is praised for its graphics, the varied monsters, and its great gameplay. The battles are fun, skills are said to be unique and interesting. It’s just simply too little.

Do you want to give Chaosbane a chance yourself? Or are you still looking for the right ARPG for you?

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Destiny 2 promises: Xur is finally going to become more attractive – Now really

In Destiny 2, there is a concerted effort to make the mysterious merchant Xur interesting for players again. A feature for the spaghetti-faced character was promised for Season 6, but is now expected to actually come into the game with the Season of Opulence: Random rolls for armor pieces.

This was promised: With the start of Season 6, the Season of the Vagabond, the old snake-faced Xur was to be made interesting for players again. With Update 2.2.1/1.34, the Nine’s merchant was supposed to bring the following innovations:

  • Fate Engrams should have a chance at Forsaken Exotics
  • Armors in Xur’s inventory should have random perks
  • Xur offered players the bounties for the Invitations of the Nine

While everything is in order with the Fate Engrams and the Invitations, Xur, however, did not receive the memo about random rolls. The armors still had fixed perks, much to the dismay of players who repeatedly pointed out this fact.

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Xur must be laughing under all his tentacles when he sees the crying players hoping for random rolls on armor.

When will random rolls come? Shortly after the release of Season 6, Bungie could not yet foresee when Xur’s inventory will be fixed. At the beginning of May, however, community manager dmg04 announced that the mysterious merchant will finally have random rolls on armor pieces with the Season of Opulence, which starts on June 4. So this time for real.

Whether Xur will actually stick to the plan, players will likely see only next Friday.

Community manager dmg promises that Xur will offer random rolls on armor with Season 7. Source: Reddit

What is Xur’s problem? The merchant Xur has become increasingly unattractive for many Destiny 2 players. Especially the first major expansion Forsaken dealt a blow to the snake-faced character.

Although the exotic drops have become rarer with Forsaken, it unfortunately did not make Xur more interesting. The merchant had been offering only items from Year 1 of Destiny 2 for a long time. However, many players couldn’t use the armors and weapons anymore, as they already owned them.

Xur seems to be getting old, as the lack of rolls on the armors hasn’t been his only faux pas lately:

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Pokémon GO offers new offer boxes in June – Which ones are worth it?

Since early June, there are new offer boxes in Pokémon GO again! We tell you what’s inside and whether a purchase is worth it.

These are the boxes: After the end of the Raid Week in Pokémon GO, the offer boxes have also changed. There are now boxes that specialize more in incubators, instead of raid passes.

But which box is currently worth it? Where can you save the most? We will clarify this for you.

What’s in the offer boxes in June

This is the calculation: We calculated with the price of an item from an 8-item bundle. We then compared this with the prices from the offer boxes.

Box NameContentsPrice/Savings
Special Box1x Raid Pass, 3x Incubator, 3x Lucky Egg480/259 (35%)
Super Box4x Raid Pass, 4x Super Incubator, 4x Star Piece, 2x Incense780/745 (49%)
Hyper Box15x Raid Pass, 5x Super Incubator, 5x Lucky Egg, 5x Star Piece1480/1585 (52%)
Adventure Box5x Super Incubator, 15x Incubator, 5x Star Piece, 5x Lucky Egg1480/2335 (55%)

Here’s why the boxes are worth it: The focus is on the incubators, and that’s important because on Tuesday the Adventure Week in Pokémon GO starts. Hatching eggs is definitely worth it.

How good the offer boxes really are

Pokémon GO Bronze Box

Special Box: The Special Box gives 3 items that you can make good use of for the event. The savings are not very large, but for those who invest only rarely or little money into the game, you can at least get solid items here.

Pokémon GO Silver Box

Super Box: A savings of 49% for a Super Box is quite good. The items are solid and useful, with the exception of the incense. So a purchase is definitely reasonable.

Pokémon GO Gold Box

Hyper Box: The Hyper Box is once again focused on raid passes, which you currently do not need that urgently. There have also definitely been better Hyper Boxes available, so you should only grab this one if you have no passes left.

Adventure Box

Adventure Box: The box for incubators is primarily focused on the normal incubators this time. That’s not bad because you can accommodate the many 2km eggs for the Adventure Week well. This way, you don’t waste the Super Incubators and can still hatch enough. The savings are also solid.

If you had to decide between the boxes, the Adventure Box would be the best. You will be very well prepared for the upcoming event.

However, hatching eggs with the Apple Watch will no longer be possible soon:

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That’s why Shroud and the Steam reviews are currently raving about a 16€ shooter

The first-person shooter Battalion 1944 is currently exciting many players. The ego shooter receives a lot of praise in the Steam reviews. Even the well-known streamer Shroud is having a lot of fun with the game and explains why it is the best shooter for him at the moment. It reminds him of a mix between CS:GO and Call of Duty.

What is Battalion 1944? Battalion 1944 is primarily a competitive first-person shooter set in the Second World War. The game features various modes such as 5v5 matches or 1vs1 duels.

Since May 23, Battalion 1944 has been out of Early Access and available on Steam. Even during the EA phase, the shooter managed to attract some fans, and after its release, the trend on Steam is very positive.

Battalion 1944 is said to be so good that streamer Shroud, who is otherwise known from PUBG and Apex Legends, is overflowing with praise. In our special, we briefly introduce you to Battalion 1944 and summarize the reactions of the players.

Shroud is excited, “currently the best shooter”

Shroud has years of experience with first-person shooters and is known for his very good aiming ability. He has now extensively tested Battalion 1944 and commented on it in a stream.

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This is what Shroud says about Battalion 1944: As he himself says, he has already spent several hours with the shooter. He seems to have really enjoyed them:

Free up, Battalion is damn good. I have already played 43 hours. It’s really a lot of fun. […] It is probably the best first-person shooter currently out there – a fact, undoubtedly.

Shroud, Source: Twitch

The reasons for him lie mainly in the parallels to Counter Strike and Call of Duty. He likes the simple, competitive aspect of the gameplay and the modes:

But there is a reason – it is very competitive. Very, very similar to Counter-Strike and CoD, as you jump around corners, shoot, there is the dropshot and all that. So it is like a mix of Call of Duty and CS:GO in one game. So very competitive, very challenging.

And what do other players say about Battalion?

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Battalion 1944 serves fans of competitive shooters

Since the full release on May 23, the positive reviews on Steam have significantly increased. In the last 30 days, the shooter has received 72% positive reviews, making it “mostly” positive.

However, over the entire period, the title has only 55% positive reviews and is thus “mixed.”

During the Early Access phase, there were always problems that led to mixed ratings for a while. This has apparently improved significantly.

This is what the Steam critics say about the shooter: Many see it similarly to Shroud. Battalion 1944 also feels like Call of Duty or Counter Strike to other players.

Especially those who like these series will likely enjoy the shooter. One player, frylich, writes on Steam: “Call of Duty? The golden competitive FPS times of the series are long gone. With Battalion 1944, a revival is possible!”

Shroud’s impression that it is a challenging shooter is also confirmed by other players. As in the review by z0nyy: “Feeling like a challenge? No scripted crap where everyone has a good experience. It’s not an easy shooter. Requires quite a bit of practice. Strong learning curve.”

But not everything is perfect. Some testers criticize the technical state of the game, which seems to need improvement even after the end of the Early Access phase.

Overall, many players are excited and happy to finally get a more classic, competitive shooter.

What does competitive even mean? It means that you mainly compete against other players. As in classic FPS, Battalion is mostly about taking down other players and having a positive ratio between your deaths and kills.

  • The better the ratio, the better the “skill.” In competitions, you constantly compare yourself to others.
  • This principle is what made shooter series like Call of Duty and Counter Strike so great, but it has been increasingly overshadowed by newer shooters.
  • The trend with battle royale shooters has also contributed to this.

Finally an old-school shooter – for only 16 euros

How can you play Battalion 1944? You can download the shooter in the standard edition on Steam, and the game is currently even on sale until June 6. It currently costs €15.99 (regular price €19.99).

You can also buy the “First to fight” edition for €24.91 (regular price €32.98) which offers some bonuses.

So if you’re looking for an affordable alternative to Counter Strike and Call of Duty, Battalion 1944 may be of interest to you.

Have you already played Battalion 1944? What do you think of the shooter?

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Why the current World of Warcraft feels wrong

World of Warcraft is not fun for many players. One reason for this is the introduction of new game systems that end up being discarded.

While the Beta of World of Warcraft Classic is currently enjoying great popularity, attracting thousands of viewers on Twitch and bringing a sparkle back to the eyes of many old veterans, the live version of World of Warcraft looks quite different. In Battle for Azeroth, the excitement is gone and even though the next Patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara looks good, there is still no release date. Many current game systems, such as island expeditions or the Heart of Azeroth, are unpopular.

However, on Reddit, many players have identified another reason that has continuously worsened World of Warcraft over time, even if the individual ideas and innovations are good: too many game systems that are only relevant for one expansion.

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The garrison was a big feature – too big, if newcomers want to get to know it now.

Too many new systems: It is mainly criticized that World of Warcraft repeatedly introduces new game systems with new expansions that are then discarded at the end of the expansion. It started with the garrison in Warlords of Draenor, continued with class halls and artifact weapons in Legion, and presumably the Heart of Azeroth will face the same fate with Patch 9.0.

Particularly absurd for newcomers: The comment from DeathKoil received a lot of support. He points out that these experiences can be especially confusing and annoying for new players.

So while leveling in the regions of “Warlords of Draenor,” players are introduced to the garrison. There, they send their first followers on missions and then go questing themselves. In most cases, however, players have already passed through the areas before the followers have returned. A large part of the garrison is never utilized, and many features can only be unlocked by playing a lot in areas that no longer benefit the player.

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The powerful artifact weapons are already burnt out upon acquisition – even though all NPCs still find them heroic.

Next comes Legion. There, players are handed their artifact weapon, which is supposedly super strong and powerful, as all NPCs repeatedly emphasize. However, you notice little of this, because the weapon is already extinguished and consumed upon acquisition. The numerous missions of the class hall are also not achievable during “normal” leveling.

A similar fate is likely to await the Heart of Azeroth and the Azerite traits, even though that is still in the future. However, if Blizzard takes a similar path as before, then latecomers will have an extinguished necklace while leveling in Kul Tiras and Zandalar that unlocks no traits in armor.

In summary, for many players it is an imposition and a waste of time. At the start of content for an expansion, one has to unlock things that are then immediately taken away again, or whose unlocking is not fully experienced in normal gameplay.

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Will the Heart of Azeroth eventually face the same fate? Probably.

New content makes the world smaller: Along with this, new content also makes the relevant game world smaller. In the current WoW, only “the current thing” is relevant. With luck, it’s the entire continent of the respective expansion, but with bad luck, it’s only a specific area – that was particularly noticeable with Argus. All other content was practically irrelevant. Instead of enlarging Azeroth with new patches, the current game content only offers incentives to complete exactly that.

Cortyn says: In conclusion, I believe this is also a reason why many players long for Classic. Not only because the game mechanics have changed, but also because many systems are disconnected and exist on their own, losing their relevance with each new expansion.

World of Warcraft Classic is neither particularly well-balanced nor free from errors – but it is “cohesive” and everything interlocks. That is something that the current World of Warcraft can at least learn from with upcoming expansions.

But what is your opinion on the topic? Do you agree with the opinions on Reddit or where do you see the big problem with the current World of Warcraft?

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Indian media reports: 16-year-old dies while playing “forbidden game”, PUBG Mobile

In India, the shooter “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” is banned in many places. Media reports keep emerging, linking the game directly or indirectly to deaths. Particularly, PUBG Mobile is making horror headlines.

What did the boy die from? As reported by the Indian website “The Week”, a 16-year-old Indian died of cardiac arrest on May 28.

An agency quotes cardiologist Dr. Ashok Jain: “He was brought in without a pulse. We tried to revive him but could not succeed. His parents informed us that he had played the PUBG game for 2 to 3 hours.”

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This is the situation: This is only the latest report of numerous cases from India where the game “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” and especially its mobile version have been linked directly or indirectly to a death.

There have already been reports:

  • A 25-year-old Indian reportedly suffered serious injuries because he drank acid instead of water, apparently due to being consumed by PUBG Mobile.
  • A 19-year-old was so addicted to PUBG that he murdered his father, mother, and sister because his parents wanted to ban PUBG Mobile after he had been performing poorly in school.
  • Two Indians (24 and 22) were playing PUBG Mobile near railway tracks and were so engrossed in the game that they were hit by a train.

PUBG Mobile is extremely popular in India, a groom was even undeterred from playing it on his own wedding.

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This is the mood in India: In many regions of India, “PUBG” is now banned. People are being arrested for being caught playing.

It is said that these bans are necessary because these games trigger violence among children and adolescents. They also negatively affect the behavior and language of young people.

Such media reports seem to contribute to the mood and increase acceptance for bans.

For us Europeans, it often seems unclear how exactly the deaths are supposed to be related to a mobile game.

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It is also noted below the media report on Twitter by a user: This is a typical case of a logical fallacy: Just because something happens at the same time, it does not necessarily mean it is causally linked.

The boy could have had a heart condition that was triggered during play. In that case, the heart condition would be the actual cause of death, not the game.

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You will soon be able to play Cuphead in the Tesla, but still not on PS4

A while ago, Elon Musk announced on Twitter that they are working on porting various game engines for Tesla electric cars. Now, the developers are said to have succeeded in making the shoot-’em-up Cuphead playable in the cars. Meanwhile, PS4 owners are still waiting for the game to be released for Sony’s console.

What is it about? Elon Musk already announced in mid-May on Twitter that his engineers are working on porting various game engines to Tesla. Currently, they are said to be focusing on getting the Unity engine up and running, after which the Unreal engine is expected to follow.

Now, Musk confirmed in a podcast that the shoot-’em-up Cuphead runs successfully in the cars and will soon be released for the Tesla Model 3, Model S, and Model X. Therefore, Cuphead will likely be playable in a Tesla sooner than on the Sony console PS4.

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Tesla has already released a number of classic Atari games for the models S, 3, and X, which can be controlled with the car’s touchscreen or via USB controllers.

According to Maja Moldenhauer from studio MDHR, the developers of Cuphead, the game runs “smoothly and cleanly” on the Tesla. They are aiming for a release on the Teslas later in the summer. However, due to memory limitations, only the region Inkwell Isle One is playable.

What is Cuphead? Cuphead is a shoot-’em-up that can be played solo and in drop-in co-op at any time. What is special about the game is its graphic style, which resembles 1930s cartoons, as well as its brutal difficulty level.

After the title was released exclusively for Windows 10 and Xbox One, Cuphead is now also available for Nintendo Switch and through Steam. Whether the side-scroller will ever come to Sony’s consoles is questionable.

You can find our best multiplayer games for the Nintendo Switch here.

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The game Cuphead looks like an old cartoon.

What do the players say? In the Games subreddit, the Cuphead porting is being received positively. Some users joke about the fact that the game is playable on a Tesla before it even comes to the PS4.

Tesla owners report that the games can only be played in the car when it is parked. Nevertheless, it is a nice pastime when waiting or charging the Tesla.

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So clever will Call of Duty: Modern Warfare ensure fair crossplay

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is planning crossplay between PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Now we know how it will work.

What is crossplay in Modern Warfare all about? One of the biggest announcements accompanying the reveal of the Modern Warfare reboot was, for many fans, alongside the absence of a season pass and the new engine, the upcoming crossplay feature.

This is how the developers at Infinity Ward plan for players on PC, PS4, and Xbox One to play the new 2019 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare cross-platform together or against each other.

This is what many fans are wondering: Many fans were confused alongside their joy about this news, as there were initially no further details.

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How exactly will crossplay work – especially between PC and consoles? Do console players now have to fear being stomped by PC players with mouse and keyboard? Now, finally, more information and clarity have arrived.

Where do these details come from? A staff member from Infinity Ward recently shared a link on Twitter pointing to a related article on the Forbes site.

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There, the crossplay feature was explained very well.

Everything we know so far about crossplay in Modern Warfare 2019

This is how crossplay works in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: According to Forbes, the crossplay system in Modern Warfare 2019 works similarly to that of Fortnite, representing a type of “input matchmaking”.

This means you’ll be matched with other players on PS4, Xbox One, and PC who use the same input method as you do.

So if you use a controller (regardless of the platform), you will be matched into lobbies where other players with controllers are waiting and playing. If you use mouse and keyboard on PC, then you will land in lobbies where players use this input method.

However, if you are on PS4 or Xbox One and team up with a PC player who uses mouse and keyboard, you will automatically be assigned to a lobby where mainly PC players are playing. In this case, you as a console player with a controller would primarily encounter PC players who are using mouse and keyboard.

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What do you think about this solution? Do you support crossplay under such conditions? Or are you against playing between PC and consoles?

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The chef admits: “Fallout 76 was not good, but it will be good”

Fallout 76 had a pretty rough start – and the boss knows it, he even expected it. In an interview, Game Director Todd Howard talks about how Fallout 76 has been so far, what could have been better, and what will happen to Fallout 76 now.

This is what the boss says about Fallout 76: Todd Howard spoke in an interview with IGN about the difficulties of Fallout 76 and the impact the launch of the game had and how it should now develop:

Whenever you do something new like this [Fallout 76], you know there will be difficulties. Many people will say, “This isn’t the game we want from you,” but we still want to be someone who tries new things.

Despite the rough start, Howard is proud of his team and everything they have already achieved with Fallout 76. He looks positively to the future because the only way to save Fallout is to work hard on it and improve it.

The first part of the interview with Todd Howard can be watched in English on IGN. The full interview is set to be released on June 4.

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The Wasteland is not lost yet.

What was bad about Fallout 76?

The launch was rough: Fallout 76 had only a short beta phase just before its launch in November 2018, where players could test for a limited time. Shortly after, the game was released and received partly devastating fan reviews on Metacritic.

People criticized that Fallout 76 was not finished, had too many bugs, that the NPCs were missing, and that the game was simply not good. Todd Howard himself even says that much of this criticism is “well-deserved.”

A little later after the launch, even the still active players often complained about gameplay mechanics – for example, about the bad loot of the game’s end bosses or that some models were simply borrowed from Fallout 4 or Skyrim.

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Scorchbeasts were often criticized. Image source: Fallout Wiki.

These are the consequences: Todd Howard addresses the rather rough start of Fallout 76, which may have caused lasting damage to the Fallout brand and Bethesda:

I am sure that it [has caused lasting damage]. It would be naive to believe that it hasn’t. But I think if people come to the game now, they would be surprised. I am very proud of everything we have achieved in the game.

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Fallout 76 may have caused lasting damage to the brand

This is good now

What has changed? Since the release of Fallout 76, the game has changed quite a bit. Many, perhaps even most of the latest changes have been received extremely positively by active players. These include:

Howard himself now sees Fallout 76 as “a fabulous game with a wonderful community,” created through the hard work of the team.

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Player shops are extremely popular.

What Bethesda learns from Fallout 76

How could the launch have gone better? Howard also admits that the launch of Fallout 76 was bumpy. One of the biggest mistakes he sees is that the game was not thoroughly tested.

The beta of Fallout 76 lasted only a few weeks, during which players could only play for a few hours each day. According to Howard, it would have been wiser to give more players early access to Fallout 76 to test the beta “24/7.”

This is how Bethesda must deal with the community: Fallout 76 also showed the developers how they need to interact with players. Fallout 76 is not a game that gets thrown on the market and then left to the players.

With Fallout 76, Bethesda had to learn how updates should work and how best to communicate with players who play a constantly evolving game.

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Fallout 76 should have invited more people to test.

What comes next

For the future, Todd Howard has promised even more improvements and new content, of which he has not revealed any details yet. It’s “not about how you start, but about what you make of it.”

We already know that the roadmap for Fallout 76 in 2019 will at least include the Nuclear Winter updates with raids and a new game mode, as well as the Wastelanders update.

Fallout 76 Roadmap 2019

More info about Fallout 76 and its upcoming development was promised by Howard for E3 2019, which starts on June 9. Bethesda’s press conference will take place on the night of Sunday, June 9, to Monday, June 10, at 2:30 AM.

What do you wish for Fallout 76?

Bethesda even recently released some numbers showing how popular Fallout 76 is:

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Minecraft: Download the Story Mode now before it disappears forever

The Story Mode 1 and 2 of Minecraft will soon disappear forever from all digital shops. You only have a short time left to download the modes, even if you have already purchased them.

What will happen to the Story Mode? The mode was marketed by Telltale Games. However, the studio had to close last year, which is why the marketing of the Story Mode is also coming to an end.

You only have this month left to download the digital versions of the Story Modes. Even if you have already purchased one of the Story Modes.

No More Minecraft Story Mode – What You Should Know

What should you do now? The digital versions of the Minecraft Story Mode are no longer available in shops. If you have purchased one of the Story Modes but have not yet downloaded it, you should do so as soon as possible. Even if you have bought the mode, you will only keep it securely with the download.

How long can I still download the Story Mode? You only have until June 25 to download the purchased versions.

Story Mode

What do the developers say about this? The Minecraft website also warns that you should download all remaining episodes. It says:

“On behalf of the publisher, we announce that Minecraft: Story Mode – A Telltale Games Series, i.e. Season 1 and 2, will no longer be supported as of June 25, 2019. If you have purchased these seasons, please download all remaining episodes before the service shuts down in June.”

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Can you still access the Story Mode? You can still buy the physical version on various platforms. However, how long stocks will last there is unclear. Speed is also required here.

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The physical version is still available for purchase.

We have linked the complete Story Mode as a physical version for you here. You can still buy it now. But be careful, the PC version is already sold out here.

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Rainbow Six Siege too successful for a sequel – Should come to PS5

The tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege is a huge success for Ubisoft. The game is so successful that the studio isn’t even thinking about a sequel – not even on PlayStation 5 and the next Xbox.

What does Ubisoft say about the game? Ubisoft is already thinking about Rainbow Six Siege on the next consoles from Sony, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft, whose new console is likely to be presented at E3 2019.

In an interview, the Rainbow Six Brand Director, Alexandre Remy, stated that Ubisoft has no plans for a sequel to the shooter, not even for the upcoming consoles – so no Rainbow Seven Siege or Rainbow Six Seven or anything like that.

Even though he couldn’t reveal any details about the next generation of consoles, Remy mentioned that the studio would love for players on all platforms to play together. Ubisoft is approaching the next generation of consoles with the same thought.

Rainbow Six Siege

Community must stay together

Why no successor? The Brand Manager said in the interview that they do not want to split the Siege community between different platforms.

The strength of a multiplayer game is the size of its community, Alexandre Remy continued. So they want to try to allow players on all platforms to play together.

Ubisoft will make every effort to ensure that the next generation of consoles is treated like a high-end PC against another PC. Ubisoft is currently discussing this with Sony and Microsoft.

With this, Remy implies that players who have upgraded to the next generation and thus possess the more powerful hardware should not have an advantage over PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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Siege with backward compatibility? It has already been confirmed, that PlayStation 5 will focus on backward compatibility and thus will be able to play PS4 games.

Microsoft is currently making many games backward compatible on Xbox One, including Xbox 360 games as well as games from the very first Xbox. Therefore, it is conceivable that the next console, which is reportedly being developed under the codename Scarlett, will bring this feature back.

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