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?
With a new trailer, Destiny 2 prepares fans for the upcoming raid “Crown of Sorrow.” We examined the video closely and show you what to expect.
This trailer is about: Shortly after the start of the new Season of Opulence on June 4, the new raid “Crown of Sorrow” will kick off a few hours later – on June 5 at 1 AM our time.
In this context, Bungie has released a short video that gives a first impression of what guardians can expect in the new raid.
Here you can watch the trailer:
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What’s in the trailer for the new raid of Season 7
The trailer confirms some previous assumptions but also reveals new details about “Crown of Sorrow.”
The setting: It has been speculated that the new raid will likely take place on the Leviathan, the massive ship of Emperor Calus, and this is now confirmed.
Not only does the trailer show the interior of the gigantic world-devouring ship, which is apparently haunted by the Hive, but the video description also provides further insight into the setting.
It states, among other things: “Deep inside the Leviathan, an Ascendant Relic of the Hive has driven one of Calus’ loyalists mad.”
The trailer itself mentions that the Leviathan has been infested by the Hive and that the Cabal Emperor Calus is once again calling upon the guardians to solve the problem. A victory is promised to be richly rewarded.
The enemies: Here, the Hive is clearly the enemy. Various units – from Thralls to Knights to massive Ogres – are seen in the trailer.
However, nothing is revealed yet about the final boss. Fans are still divided on this. While some suspect that they might face a Cabal leader or a Hive boss, some players have a different theory.
Calus might be breeding a Cabal-Hive hybrid based on the new lore snippets recently released by Bungie, which we might meet at the end of the new raid.
New gear: A lot of new gear is shown as well. Some items are likely to be the new raid sets and raid weapons.
Because the sets have never been seen before, and some weapons are covered with striking Hive runes, indicating a connection to the Hive raid.
However, there are also armor pieces in the clip that strongly resemble Iron Banner armor from the early years of Destiny 1 or might originate from the Menagerie.
Additionally, some fans hope for a new MG archetype. For instance, a machine gun is shown that fires slower than the currently common models in Destiny 2. Guardians speculate that this might be the first MG with an aggressive frame.
A new mechanic? What many fans have noticed: In the new trailer, guardians are shown dying or already dead (floating ghost). This is a novelty.
The fact that this aspect now significantly comes to the forefront in this trailer raises several questions. Is the raid so difficult that Bungie is hinting at this beforehand? Or is death possibly going to be a part of the new raid?
Some fans suspect that players might have to “sacrifice” team members to master certain passages of the raid. They point out that crystals can be seen in the trailer, which also occur in the strike Savathun’s Song. The Hive used these crystals to store the light of the guardians that was previously taken from them.
Some argue that this would make flawless raids impossible. However, if it happens within the mechanics of the raid, it could still count, say other guardians. Or the raid may not even allow for Flawless Runs.
Have you noticed any more cool details in the raid trailer? What do you think about the final boss of the raid? Let us know in the comments.
Instead of strong TOTS cards, players received almost exclusively weak gold cards in a Squad Building Challenge (SBC) in FIFA 19. EA has now promised a solution.
What happened? EA released a Squad Building Challenge for the Team of the Season of the Turkish first league on Sunday. Completing this SBC promises a TOTS card from the Süper Lig as a reward.
The problem: Many players completed the SBC and did not receive a TOTS card.
One of these players waved as a reward
A truly incomprehensible bug, as there have been several such SBCs for the other Teams of the Season in recent weeks. Players always received the correct rewards with no problems.
SBCs – Squad Building Challenges are tasks that allow you to unlock cards or packs as rewards in FIFA 19. To complete an SBC, it is necessary to submit one or more teams made up of cards. The requirements for the teams to be submitted can vary widely.
Fans on reddit joke about the rewards
That was the problem: Most players could not enjoy completing the SBC. Instead of the promised TOTS card, players received a completely random FUT card. Since TOTS cards are endgame cards, the actual rewards were usually much weaker.
For example, kevlar96 writes, who received an unpopular card among FIFA fans: “I just can’t escape Kagawa lol.”
Reddit user dylanm297 is particularly upset, as he pulled the regular version of Ousmane Dembele, even though he is currently available as an extremely strong TOTS version in the La Liga TOTS: “I got the regular Dembele. Not the TOTS Dembele. 84-rated Dembele, what a joke.”
Whether this FUT player will receive the TOTS Dembele retroactively from EA is questionable.
Most players take it with humor; for example, europe050 wonders: “I’m surprised no one has pulled a jersey from this SBC yet.”
This is how EA responded: After several hours, EA became aware of the error and quickly removed the SBC from the game. They spoke up on Twitter and promised to inform fans about a solution as soon as one exists.
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This is the current status of the SBC: The SBC is now back online, and all players who should not have pulled a TOTS card have received the corresponding pack from EA again.
This time, however, a TOTS player from the Süper Lig is supposed to come out.
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In Pokémon GO, there are 4 raid events waiting for you in June! You can fight the legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Cresselia during special raid weeks.
What kind of events are these? This type of events is already known. Starting with the legendary lunch break, this type of event has now turned into a raid hour for the evening.
In June, there will be such an event every Wednesday. You will then have the chance for increased 5-star raids for one hour each time.
Raid Hours in June – Times, Pokémon, and Bonuses
When do the raid hours start? It starts this Wednesday. Then you will have the chance to participate in such an event every week. The events run from 6 PM to 7 PM each time.
June 5: Legendary Raid Hour with Cresselia
June 12: Legendary Raid Hour with Cresselia
June 19: Legendary Raid Hour with Kyogre
June 26: Legendary Raid Hour with Kyogre
Keep the raid passes ready, because there are 4 legendary raid hours
What raids are available in the event? During the raid hours, legendary raids will appear more frequently. At exactly 6 PM, a legendary raid boss will hatch in all gyms, as long as the gym is not hosting an EX raid that week or another raid boss is already present in the gym.
Are the raid bosses worth it? Cresselia is only useful because of its shiny form. Regardless, it is not one of the best attackers and has rather poor stats.
On the other hand, Kyogre is significantly more useful. It can be shiny and is the best water attacker in the game. So it is worth having some strong Kyogre on your team.
Kyogre is the best water attacker – raids are worth it
How does this event come about? Niantic repeatedly emphasizes that this event will be tailored to the wishes of the community. The legendary lunch break was not very well received because many players had to work during that time.
After that, they moved these raid hours to the evening and received significantly more support. This now means that they will host the raid hour in June every week.
From Tuesday evening, the adventure week in Pokémon GO is also running:
Shortly before E3, a purported leak from Amazon revealed possible details about a new installment in the Watch Dogs series. Watch Dogs Legion allegedly takes place in a dystopian London after Brexit, and players will be able to take on the role of any NPC.
What is it about? Several US sites are reporting today on an alleged leak regarding the next Watch Dogs from Ubisoft. This is said to disclose the name, the setting, and one of the core features.
The next Watch Dogs is rumored to be titled Legion and set in a dystopian London in the not-so-distant future. Brexit has changed society and politics.
What are the features? The supposed description of the game reads:
Watch_Dogs Legion takes place in a dystopian version of London in the near future. It is a world after Brexit, where society, politics, and technology have altered the fate of London. London is one of the most iconic cities in the world and has massively influenced western culture for centuries. London makes perfect sense for WD, as the city has one of the highest levels of surveillance in the world, making it the perfect playground.
The core feature listed is that players can play as absolutely any NPC they encounter in the open world. Each person is said to have different animations, voice-over capabilities, character traits, and visual elements generated and controlled by gameplay systems.
How credible is this? The leak is said to have originated from Amazon.uk. The website TheNerdMag has made corresponding screenshots of the entry.
Moreover, gaming journalist Jason Schreier confirmed that he has also heard the name Watch Dogs Legion and the information about the possible features. He states that the possibility of playing as absolutely any NPC is so ambitious that it has caused some headaches for the developers. Furthermore, this feature is said to have led to at least one delay.
Elsweyr, the new expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online, is coming to the consoles PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Here are 5 things you must know before the launch.
When is Elsweyr coming? The new chapter has been available for PC since May 20th. It will be released for PS4 and Xbox One on June 4, 2019, after the necessary maintenance.
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How long will the maintenance take? The maintenance for the two console megaservers is expected to last according to the forum from 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The cash shop and account system will be down until 4:00 PM.
In the meantime, maintenance on the PS4 has been completed on schedule. You can now download the update with 37.15 GB and then play Elsweyr.
How can I play Elsweyr? If you want to explore Elsweyr, you have to purchase the addon. It is available in various editions, both as an upgrade for an existing account or as a complete package with the base game and all previous addons (Morrowind and Summerset).
The corresponding update, which among other things introduces the guild finder tool, is free for everyone.
The new Necromancer, which fans have been demanding since the launch in 2014, is also very well received. He is by no means the dreaded “wizard with undead pets“, but rather a truly unique class with meaningful and fun features.
5 things console players need to know about Elsweyr
The following 5 points are essential to know before you start with Elsweyr on the console. Here you will learn, among other things, how to get to Elsweyr, how to kill dragons instead of taming them, and if the Necromancer is worthwhile.
1 – How to get to Elsweyr
Can you simply go to Elsweyr? Indeed, because Elsweyr is also part of the overall concept “One Tamriel”. This means you can easily visit Elsweyr even as a total newbie character. Your hero scales with the world.
Can I also start directly in Elsweyr? This is also possible without any issues. If you create a new character, for example the Necromancer, you will start directly with a new tutorial in Elsweyr and immediately learn about the new zone.
Is there a quest leading to Elsweyr? Not directly. However, when you enter Elsweyr, you can immediately head to Stonefalls and meet the Chancellor Abnur Tharn there. He will then start the main story.
However, it is worth doing the prologue quest beforehand. This can also be done without purchasing Elsweyr, and you receive the quest by obtaining it for free in the cash shop under the “Quests” tab. It is the item “Sealed Imperial Summoning”.
How exactly do I get into the new area? The fastest way to get to Elsweyr is to directly select the way shrine of the new capital Krempen.
Alternatively, you can also “travel by foot” to Elsweyr by using either the gate in the northeast of Grahtwood or the entrance in the northeast of the Rift.
2 – What you need to know about the new Necromancer class
These roles does the Necromancer fill: Like most classes in ESO, the Necromancer can excel in all roles. It is suitable as a tank, damage dealer, and even healer!
What is special about the Necromancer? Necromancers use many different elements to deal damage. They also use undead servants, which do not last long but will soon depart.
They often leave behind corpses that – along with dead enemies – provide significant bonuses for the Necromancer in a mini-game.
Cool detail: Certain skills of the Necromancer are considered a crime in the game, and if you are caught summoning the dead, you will be arrested and have to pay a fine.
That’s why you should play the Necromancer: The Necromancer is especially suitable for players who:
Like to play tactically and fully utilize the corpse mini-game
Want a versatile class
Are drawn to the dark flair of a brooding anti-hero
Where can you find dragons?Dragons are another major highlight of Elsweyr. The flying monsters are basically world events, similar to the dolmens or geysers from the base game or Summerset.
However, unlike the mentioned events, dragons are mobile and fly over the map until they land somewhere and cause havoc. So you need to be on site in time to combat the beast.
How do you defeat the dragons? Dragons are huge monsters that can take down individual players with just one attack. So you need to approach them in a large group and pay close attention.
Dragons wreak havoc with their fire, magic, and massive blows on their opponents. In reward, you always receive a substantial amount of loot and tons of experience points.
4 – How to prepare for Elsweyr
What you should do before going to Elsweyr: If you are an existing player playing a new character, you should already prepare your gear beforehand. Ideally with the “Training” trait, then you will gain more XP in combat and level up faster.
Then it is worthwhile to stock up on well-charged soul stones, especially for the dragon fights. Because you will often meet your demise.
Otherwise, you should also have plenty of buff food and healing potions at your current level, especially if you aim for the new trial.
And even though the fights in Elsweyr scale with your hero, you should have the best possible equipment. So farm for it beforehand or build a nice set. Someone from the helpful ESO community might also assist you here.
Unlock all way shrines: Elsweyr is surrounded by a main road that runs from Stonefalls in the northwest down south and then completely circles the land, ending again in Krempen in the northeast.
Most way shrines are located along this road, and you should explore them as soon as possible. This way, you can quickly and effortlessly change your position later, especially when a dragon appears in remote locations, and you want to hunt it.
Don’t forget the side quests: As tempting as it is to follow the main story: Don’t ignore the side activities. They are – as in all Elder Scrolls games – the secret highlights of the addon, and every fan of the setting should check them out.
You will learn a lot about the culture of the Khajiit, their history, and the mysteries of this ancient land. Especially the quest at the place “Stitches” is particularly cool thanks to drunken, talking “house cats”.
Don’t miss our new stream for ESO: On our streaming channel MAX (Monsters and Explosions), we will be streaming ESO on PS4 on Thursday, June 6, 2019, from 6 PM to 8 PM. Be there!
A new patch for Hearthstone is live and includes a few changes meant to make gameplay more enjoyable. This should please players who find it slightly frustrating.
Yesterday, a new patch for Hearthstone was implemented, which not only brought the event “Revenge of the Mechs” but also many small improvements and bug fixes. One change should particularly please players as it is likely to reduce frustration. Players will now face fewer matchups against the same players or classes consecutively.
What has been patched? In addition to 18 changes to cards, there was a small adjustment in matchmaking. In player assignment, Hearthstone will now try to avoid making you face the same player multiple times in a row. Matches against the same class consecutively should also become significantly less common.
However, this cannot always be guaranteed. Exceptions may occur when only a few players are available at a rank in the region (for example, at the start of a new season).
Why is Blizzard doing this? The developers did not specify an exact reason for this change. However, the reason seems obvious. There are frequent complaints on Reddit that players are only facing exactly the same deck. It’s not fun to be defeated by the same hunter deck three or four times in a row.
To bring a bit more variety to matches, this new rule effectively forces players to encounter different opponents and decks. This helps minimize frustration.
Larger queues as a consequence? Right after the patch, players experienced some issues. Many could not log in or faced particularly long queues. According to some players, the problem still persists. It is unclear whether this is due to the changes in matchmaking or a completely different reason.
What do you think about this change? Is it good and sensible? Or should matchmaking not be influenced like this?
The Fortnite world is currently in turmoil. Two former cheaters have qualified for the World Championship and Epic is doing nothing about it. But what do the pros think about this?
This is how the players coordinated in a solo round, and the player “XXiF” was able to secure some easy kills. He was banned from the qualifiers for 2 weeks but was back in time to qualify again, this time with his duo partner “Ronaldo”, who had been disqualified together with XXiF.
This is what other players say about the qualification
This is the general mood: In general, the atmosphere is quite tense. Hardly anyone can understand why the cheater was allowed to participate in the tournament again after being caught.
Fortnite pros like Tfue are not exactly happy about this qualification
There are various threads on Reddit with thousands of upvotes that specifically address this issue. On Twitter and Twitch, various streamers and pros have voiced their opinions on this faux pas.
Here are some statements: The streamer “DrLupo” wrote: “A cheater who qualifies for a 30-million-dollar tournament is a kick in the nuts for the integrity of the Fortnite competitive community. […] I feel for everyone who has worked hard and improved their gameplay, only to be eliminated from the qualifiers by this duo.”
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The pro and streamer Tfue, who has already qualified for solos, took the whole thing with humor. He said in a stream: “Listen, I don’t think they ever cheated, but I know where I’ll land in the last week of duos.” He is referring to the landing spot where XXiF secured some easy kills and was caught cheating.
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The pro Vivid from Team Liquid writes: “You let cheaters into your biggest tournament. I’m curious how you plan to explain this story to your young audience. That could be interesting.”
What do you think about this? Do you find it fair that the cheaters were allowed to participate again, or would a permanent ban have been more appropriate?
Apex Legends starts today with the event Legendary Hunt, introducing a gameplay mode where you can complete challenges like in Fortnite. Find out here what new content is available and which skins and goodies you will receive.
Update: The event is here! After a significant delay due to the event and patch, everything has finally gone smoothly. Around midnight, the new content was finally uploaded and is now playable.
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What is the new mode Legendary Hunt? The Legendary Hunt is the end-event for the otherwise unpopular season 1 of Apex Legends. After not being able to do anything special throughout the entire season, there are now the eagerly awaited challenges and a new queue for top players.
The new mini-matchmaking of Apex
This is how the new elite queue works: You can play a kind of mini-ranking in the Legendary Hunt mode. The top 5 players of each round will now be placed in a separate “Elite Queue”.
This consists solely of players who recently made it into the top 5 of their match. So if you want to remain on this prestigious list, you need to consistently perform well.
Those who perform worse than the top 5 will be placed back in the regular list in the next match and will need to make it back into the top 5 to rejoin the elite.
As a special bonus, all players who make it into the top 5 at least once a day will receive a level in the battle pass as a gift. This noticeably eases the annoying grind.
What can you win in the new event mode?
What are the challenges about? The Legendary Hunt brings special challenges in addition to the elite list, allowing you to earn special bonuses.
The challenges will be revealed later today, on June 4, 2019, but data miners have already found leaks. According to these, the challenges are as follows:
Reach the top 5 in any match:
Legendary Hunt badge
Reach the top 5 again in an elite match: Rare G7 skin “Wolfpack”
Reach the top 5 five times in any queue: Epic Bloodhound skin “Master of the Hunt”
Win twice in any queue: Legendary Triple-Take skin “Tamed Beast”
This is the new Bloodhound skin
The challenges might still change or be expanded. We will inform you as soon as we know more.
What else can you win? Those who already have the season 1 battle pass will automatically receive a legendary skin for the R-301 named “Honored Prey”. Additionally, those who reach level 15 will also receive a legendary skin for Wraith named “Night Terror”.
The R-301 skin and the cool new outfit for Wraith.
When does all this start? The Legendary Hunt and the challenges will go live today, on June 4, 2019, at 7:00 PM our time. You have until June 18 to complete all tasks.
This is how the double XP event works: To optimally shorten the grind to level 100 in the battle pass, there will also be a double XP event from June 7 at 7:00 PM until June 10, where you will earn double experience points for all activities.
When does season 2 come? Officially we know nothing about that, but it is very likely that Respawn Entertainment will start season 2 soon after the event ends on June 18.
