The Asia MMORPG Astellia has published a new blog post about equipment. It also reveals what obstacles you must overcome to get the best equipment. Because the items in Astellia can level up, but can also decline.
How is the equipment system structured? In Astellia, you obtain equipment as drops from enemies, from dungeon chests, or through crafting. However, not every class can equip every piece of equipment and weapon.
Astellia features surprisingly few equipment slots. You can only equip six different items:
Chest armor
Weapon
Earring
Bracelet
Necklace
Ring
All of this equipment can be enhanced with runes and has five different slots for that purpose. However, only offensive runes can be applied to weapons, rings, and earrings. On the chest, bracelets, and necklace, only defensive runes can be applied.
In addition to this classic system, Astellia features two special features:
Upgrading equipment
and leveling equipment
This is how you level the equipment: When leveling, the equipment reaches a new level. For example, if you have equipped equipment for level 26, but you have since reached a higher level, you can also level the equipment.
This is how you upgrade the equipment: When upgrading, the values that the equipment gives you increase. Below the maximum level of 50, there are six additional levels for each equipment, and above that even ten.
So to reach the maximum equipment in the end, you must reach level 50 yourself, wear level 50 equipment, and also upgrade this by 10 levels. However, upgrading has its pitfalls.
The randomness can destroy all progress
This is how upgrading works from level 50: Once you have reached maximum level equipment, you can enhance it by 10 levels. However, starting from upgrade level 3, there can be failures when upgrading. The materials will be consumed, but the values of the equipment will not increase.
How can equipment lose levels? Starting from level 7, it can even happen that the weapon loses upgrades on critical failures. The closer you get to upgrade level 10, the higher the chances that you will lose multiple levels during the upgrade.
This is what you need for upgrading: To upgrade equipment, you need Enhancement Stones. You get these by recycling equipment. This can be done easily through the hammer symbol in the inventory.
However, there are different stones for weapons, armors, and accessories, so you need to recycle the right equipment to be able to upgrade it.
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As a special feature, the MMORPG features the so-called Astels. These are summons that stand by the player’s side, tank for him, heal him, but can also perform combo attacks together.
When Astellia will be released in the West is still unknown. However, some adjustments will be made for our version of the game:
Rage 2 is primarily known for its crazy game world and characters, but hardly any player expected this bizarre scene.
What scene are we talking about? The Twitch streamer King Gothalion was just exploring the game world of Rage 2 while streaming. He passed by three NPCs who didn’t really play a role in the situation.
However, he observed these NPCs and initially saw one character vomiting. But this is not crazy enough yet, as the other two NPCs were currently fighting wildly. Their goal was to slap each other on the behind.
See here the probably most bizarre scene in Rage 2
This is the clip: This stream clip has already garnered over 300,000 views on Twitch. It shows just in a few seconds how crazy the world in Rage 2 is.
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What the streamer is laughing about: After King Gothalion first made a comment about the vomiting NPC, he incredulously asked, “Are the other two just playing slap ass?”
After seeing how the two characters tried to spank each other, the streamer burst into laughter. No one expected such a situation.
Is this normal for Rage 2? The game officially released today, on May 14th. Nevertheless, many streamers have already provided some interesting insights into Rage 2 in advance.
Even in the first part of the Rage series, it was evident that the game is filled with craziness. You can see bizarre things around every corner.
Rage 2 is colorful and crazy
In the second part of Rage, these bizarre actions continue. But probably no one expected a slap ass fight, as that might be beyond imagination.
What else is there to discover in Rage 2? The post-apocalyptic game is very reminiscent of Borderlands 3. It matches the colorful game world and the crazy characters.
What else Rage 2 has to offer and whether it can shorten the wait for Borderlands 3, you can find out in our preview test:
The developers of the upcoming hack & slash Warhammer: Chaosbane have shown in a small making-off how the monsters of the game come to life. They also provided a brief outlook on some of the enemies and their abilities.
This can be seen in the video: The studio EKO Software has shown some comments from the developers and designers in the new video about the bestiary of the Diablo alternative Chaosbane, where they talked about their work.
In this context, the focus was especially on the enemies, the Chaos gods, and their minions. Since the world of Warhammer offers so many possibilities to incorporate enemies, they have now limited themselves to these specific foes to avoid overwhelming players. Additionally, they aimed to create unique opponents that fit into the world.
The video also shows short clips of the development of the enemies, both as raw models and as finished foes with unique abilities integrated into the game.
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The following enemies were showcased: So far, from the two betas and some gameplay scenes, it is only known that followers of the Plague God Nurgle and his demons can be encountered. However, it seems that all other Chaos gods will also have servants like:
Tzeentch
Slaanesh
and Khorne
The video showcased the small Nurglings that stack up into true “demon piles,” and the pink Horrors of Tzeentch. These demons often appear in groups and have the ability to split into several smaller demons upon death.
Pink Horrors
Nurglings
In addition, larger enemies have already been shown. The Chaos Spawn is already a well-known enemy from Warhammer: Vermintide 2, where it appears as a particularly annoying elite foe. The Spawn explodes after its death with some delay and can take unsuspecting heroes with it to their demise.
Furthermore, greater demons, the elite of the Chaos gods, were seen in two instances. Both Nurgle’s “Great Unclean One” and Khorne’s “Bloodthirster.” However, we do not yet know what they are capable of.
A Greater Unclean One
The raw form of a Bloodthirster
When is Warhammer: Chaosbane released? Warhammer: Chaosbane will be released on June 4th for PC, Xbox One, and PS4. Those who pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition or Magnus Edition digitally can even play 4 days earlier. You can pre-order on the official site of Chaosbane.
Are you still looking for alternatives in the hack & slash genre?
For the 10th anniversary of Minecraft, a very special map has been released. Those who enjoy reminiscing will be happy here.
The release of Minecraft was nearly 10 years ago. This is an occasion for Mojang and Microsoft to celebrate the game and the associated success of the “block worlds” appropriately. They do this in the form of a special Minecraft map created by the creative minds at BlockWorks, which contains pretty much every detail there is to know about Minecraft.
What can be seen on the map? The map is designed like a huge museum through which you are guided piece by piece. First, there is a little ride through the various patches and their highlights. Then you enter the main complex and can visit different areas of the map from there. From crazy redstone devices to beautiful futuristic houses, there is pretty much everything to see.
The museum is so large that you can’t even see the end.
Even after several hours, you will still not have seen everything on the map. Additionally, there are numerous secrets, such as small puzzles or hidden switches that open additional areas.
Who is the map suitable for? Those who want to see how Minecraft has changed and evolved over a decade will be happy on this map.
The map also serves as a source of inspiration. It provides a nice impression of what is possible in Minecraft with enough perseverance and creativity. Those looking for ideas and fresh impulses will surely find joy with the “Anniversary Map” and discover some secrets that excite them.
In the “Vault”, you will find all the blocks of the game with funny or useful hints provided.
How to play the map yourself: To play the map yourself, you need to download the map here, extract it, and then copy it into the “saves” folder in your .minecraft directory. Typically, you can find this under the path:
C:Users[Username]AppDataRoaming.minecraftsaves
After that, you can start Minecraft and simply open and load the world as usual to view the museum. This applies to the Java version of the game.
However, if you play Minecraft on Xbox One, Windows 10 Edition, iOS, Android, or Nintendo Switch, you can download the maps for free from the Minecraft Marketplace.
Have you already checked out the map? Did you find details and secrets that others might have missed?
In Diablo 3, the start of Season 17 is just around the corner. Which class will you start with in the new season? Decide for yourself or spin the Wheel of Fate.
That’s why you choose a new class now: At the start of a new season, everything is reset to 0 in Diablo 3. The old season characters are converted into normal characters. Every player starts with the same base – a fresh character.
For many players, a new season serves as an argument to “start this time with a different class”.
Others remain loyal to their favorite class and play it every time, regardless of balance changes and other classes being stronger.
Is the Necromancer your choice for Season 17?
How classes change for Season 17: The new patch 2.6.5 changes the balance in Diablo 3. The Necromancer has received some buffs that push him forward with certain builds.
The Wizard receives a strong buff with Chantodo’s Will, which boosts the Archon form even more.
The Witch Doctor receives its buffs with the items Carnival Mask, which animates more fetishes to shoot, and with Dagger Arrow, whose additional fetish damage has been increased.
The Crusader deals more damage with Blessed Shield due to changes to the Jekangs’ plate and Akkhan’s set.
The Demon Hunter has more potential with Rapid Fire due to changes to Sinseeker and Storm of Wojahnni.
We want to know from you which class you are playing in Season 17. For this, we have included a survey here for you to vote for a class.
Are you also playing multiple classes in Season 17? Then just choose the one you are looking forward to the most.
If no survey is displayed here, just follow this survey link.
Decision Aid – Let the Wheel Decide
No idea what to play? Many Diablo 3 players do not know which class they will play until shortly before the start of a season. They might not care because they can handle every class.
If you are still undecided, you can let fate this wheel decide for you which class you will play.
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In Pokémon GO, a mini-event is starting soon in Hamburg. There, there will be more PokéStops and a rare Pokémon to catch.
Update May 14: We now know which bonuses and Pokémon will be featured in the event. There will be:
Increased Finneon throughout Hamburg
Four-hour lure modules
Double Stardust
Over 50 special event PokéStops
Now let’s continue with the original article:
Why is the event taking place? Hamburg is celebrating the Long Night of Museums and Niantic is an official partner. Therefore, they cannot resist contributing a small event to the celebrations in Pokémon GO.
This is what the event offers: To make the museum visit in Hamburg worthwhile, Niantic is bringing over 50 new PokéStops into the game, all located near the museums. The developers also mention a “rare Pokémon” that will appear more frequently during the event.
Mini-Event in Hamburg – Is it worth it?
When does the event start? This event will run for one day only – on May 18. The Long Night of Museums runs from 6 PM to 2 AM. Presumably, the bonuses from Niantic will be active for that long as well.
A player discovered the collaboration between Niantic and the museums a few days ago. Source: Reddit
What is known about the rare Pokémon? Niantic has remained silent on this so far. Some players suspect Unown, as this Pokémon has often appeared at regional events. For instance, this was the case at the MAG in Erfurt.
Recently, however, there were two events in Berlin where no Unown appeared, but instead, Teddiursa and Bronzor and Magnemite were present. It’s also possible that Niantic is planning with a different Pokémon here.
It remains to be seen whether Unown will be found in Hamburg
Is the trip to Hamburg worth it? The idea of linking a cultural event with Pokémon GO is great. So if you enjoy visiting museums, you will get a lot out of this trip and can combine it with Pokémon GO.
However, if you are only traveling to Hamburg to participate in the event, the trip may not be as worthwhile. After all, there are only PokéStops and a Pokémon that is not yet known. Players from Hamburg and the surrounding area should definitely check out the event, as the rare Pokémon might be something special.
The Detective Pikachu event is currently running in Pokémon GO:
There’s movement regarding the release of the MMORPG Lost Ark in Russia. The publisher Mail.Ru is now offering founder packages for sale.
What do the packages offer? In total, there are three packages that provide different content for the MMORPG Lost Ark. Exclusive content includes:
Early access to the game
Participation in the Closed Beta
Special titles in the game and in official forums, as well as some exclusive items
It is also interesting that the Adventurer and Pioneer set allows you to create a character three days before launch.
These contents offer the Lost Ark founder packages in Russia. – Translation by Mein-MMO author Sven Galitzki
Additionally, you will receive some practical consumables that are meant to make the start of the game more pleasant. However, these items can also be unlocked in Lost Ark itself. They include:
Tickets that grant you access to the Chaos Dungeon. Normally, you receive three such tickets daily, so it’s a little bonus on top.
Cards for the in-game card game
Revival feathers, which are typically received through daily or weekly quests
Cosmetic items are also included in a wardrobe chest.
A mount as a steed in the Pioneer set.
The blessing of Beatrice for 30 days, allowing you to travel faster at sea with your ship
The prices of the packages are as follows:
Wanderer Set: €13,60
Adventurer Set: €35,39
Pioneer Set: €44,92
The release is approaching
What does this mean for the game? The sale of founder packages is often a good indicator that at least the testing phases should be starting soon.
Are there already hints at a test phase? Mail.ru is currently still tight-lipped about a beta for the MMORPG. Besides the note that the publisher is taking care of the distribution of Lost Ark in Russia, no information about a start date has been provided.
Will there be a wipe after the Closed Beta? Yes. Progress will be reset at the end of the Closed Beta, and players will have to start over for the Open Beta.
What payment model will Lost Ark have in Russia? The game will be released as a Free2Play title. You can buy items through an item shop, but nothing is known about this yet.
A reason for joy for us too
What could this mean for us? It is still unclear when Lost Ark will launch here. Perhaps they are waiting for the release in Russia first, in order to develop the appropriate plans.
If Lost Ark is released in Russia, it will likely bring us a significant step closer to a launch here.
Post-Apocalypse? Check. Wacky characters and action-packed battles? Check. Everything is set for Rage 2 to shorten the wait for Borderlands 3. Whether that really works is something MeinMMO author Robert knows. He played Rage 2 for a small test.
The Rage developers id Software and Avalanche Studios are well-versed in post-apocalyptic scenarios (Doom, Quake, Mad Max). It has been 8 years since the first end-time shooting, Rage 1. How does the now-released sequel Rage 2 play? Can it bridge the wait for Borderlands 3 ?
I played the end-time spectacle for a few hours and I am quite taken with the shooter gameplay and the open world. However, story lovers will have to prepare for disappointment.
The Story of Rage 2 – Trivial yet Dead Serious
Because it is so trivial, here is the short version of the story: An asteroid impact wipes out almost all of humanity. The last survivors want to escape using Arks of Destruction. This plan goes terribly wrong. Since then, the last representatives of the species are fighting each other.
In Rage 2, you must confront the authority, an organization that has destroyed your homeland and killed loved ones. Throughout the story, you need to seek out three key figures, complete quests, and ultimately send the big boss to oblivion: he is an ugly mix of a Transformer and Mr. Data.
General Cross – the big boss
I was surprised at how seriously this superficial story takes itself. I expected to hear zany and funny dialogues like in Borderlands. Unfortunately, the conversations in Rage 2 are quite serious.
Particularly unsympathetic is the male protagonist of the story, Walker. Arrogant and self-absorbed, his voice annoys me after a short time.
Fortunately, the focus of Rage 2 is not on the story, but on the open world and gameplay. Both are quite impressive.
The Gameplay of Rage 2 – Explosions upon Explosions
The shooter mechanics are convincing, the weapons have feedback and lead to sometimes absurd reactions from enemies.
A targeted shot with a shotgun can throw enemies several meters through the air.
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This feels good and doesn’t get boring even after hours. Since you’re one of the last cyber-warriors, you can learn additional abilities like dodging or delivering a devastating melee attack that significantly increases combat dynamics.
Together with the great explosion effects, the shootouts are a highlight of Rage 2. You must constantly keep moving and use your abilities if you want to survive.
It is almost unnecessary to mention that Rage 2 is extremely brutal. Not only do barrels explode, but also your enemies, which looks quite graphic.
There are plenty of locations for battles. The expansive map features dozens of places like abandoned gas stations, bandit hideouts, or the Arks where you can discover new weapons and abilities. Various dungeons with mini-bosses at the end invite exploration.
Additionally, you can find a variety of resources with which you can upgrade weapons, vehicles, grenades, and abilities. You explore the vast map in vehicles that, unfortunately, did not knock me out of the driver’s seat.
In gas stations like this, there are loot and enemies to discover
While the vehicles have different driving behaviors and weapon arsenals, the controls are clunky and unwieldy. I generally avoided fighting against motorized villains, as it was simply not possible for me to react dynamically to the situations.
Compared to the vehicles in Borderlands, at least the three vehicles I tried played significantly clunkier. At least they are sufficient to get from A to B in Rage 2. And there are many As (and many Bs).
Rage 2 – Conclusion
Robert says: Even though the story seems trivial and the vehicle controls are particularly peculiar, the dynamic battles are quite fun and motivate longer sessions.
The vehicles in Rage 2
You will complete the campaign in about 5-10 hours, but after that, you can continue to explore the map and gather resources. However, one must clearly ask the question: For what?
While you can further optimize your equipment, I don’t see the famous carrot in front of my nose that keeps motivating me further in the base game.
Borderlands offers a lot of long-term potential with random weapons and equipment. The Rage 2 makers want to achieve this through new events, cheat codes, new vehicles, and real story expansions. Whether this will keep players engaged in the long run depends primarily on how quickly and how frequently new content is released.
Rage 2 has only a few weapons, but they can at least be upgraded
Personally, I am disappointed that Rage 2 is purely a single-player game. Especially with the vehicles, cooperative elements would have made sense. I would have enjoyed wreaking havoc in the wasteland with a friend. Here, too, Borderlands has the edge thanks to its co-op mode.
Also, there are no different classes with various abilities. However, for a casual shootout in between, Rage 2 is more than sufficient. The locations on the map are easily accessible, making the game suitable for shorter gaming sessions as well.
Our author Tarek Zehrer has also played Rage 2 and shares his assessment.
Tarek says: Rage 2 is really fun for me in the first 1-2 hours. So far, nothing is really outstanding, but the gunplay feels good to me. The weapons pack a punch, and in combat, you feel powerful thanks to various abilities and gadgets.
The upcoming content of Rage 2
So far, I especially liked the shotgun, it packs a real punch. As for the story, there isn’t much to say yet. My first impression is that it will be little more than a nice thread that guides you through the shooting and the game world.
I don’t need much more in a game like Rage 2, as gameplay is more important to me. The game world, at first impression, is a huge playground where things are constantly exploding. It is also significantly more varied than its predecessor, which was only set in deserts.
The wasteland of Rage 2
Additionally, I find the presentation and visuals appealing and I am curious how the rest of the wasteland looks. After about 2 hours, Rage 2 for me is a fast, explosive shooter that could keep me entertained for longer. I will definitely take it as a snack until the release of Borderlands 3.
Have you already been able to try Rage 2? What is your impression?
The big Title Update 3.0 for The Division 2 is here. Now, Massive has released the patch notes for the new patch. What is changing?
Today, on May 14th, Title Update 3.0 for The Division 2 has finally been released. The server maintenance is now over, and Massive has just published the change log. Here you can find out what has changed in the game.
What’s in the new Title Update 3.0 for The Division 2?
As expected, the new update addresses numerous areas of The Division 2. We have summarized some highlights for you here.
New Features: With Title Update 3, some new features have come into the game, such as
Loot: There have been numerous adjustments to the loot. For instance, there should be guaranteed 500 loot in the Dark Zone as soon as you reach Gear Score 500.
In PvE, for example, bosses from heroic missions, but also base bosses, bounty bosses, containers from heroic control points, and even daily project missions on Hard or Challenge will provide you with 500 items – as long as you have already achieved a Gear Score of 500.
Weapon and gear talents: As was already noticeable on the test servers, there has been a significant change primarily in these areas. The majority of the talents have been adjusted.
Even if many talents seem to have been weakened here – keep in mind that the NPCs have also been comprehensively adjusted. With these changes, you should now have more effective alternatives for your builds to choose from and not just rely on a few talents.
Skills: There have also been significant changes in the skills. For instance, some variants
of the drone
of the chem launcher
of the drone stocks
and also the pulse
have been adjusted.
Weapons and mods: There are now several new mods. Additionally, there have been some changes to the weapons. For example, all exotics have been buffed across the board.
PvP and Dark Zones: Numerous adjustments have been made in Conflict and the Dark Zone.
For example, in the Dark Zone:
more contaminated loot
a larger bag
a cooldown at landmarks
reduced damage from AI
less XP loss at death
guaranteed Gear Score 500 loot after reaching Gear Score 500
In PvP, you can now expect among other things:
numerous balance changes
reduced boost effects
a better respawn mechanic
more effective skills
Numerous other changes: But that’s not all. In addition to the changes mentioned so far, numerous changes have also occurred in the following areas:
Crafting
missions
game world
recalibration
rewards
vendors
general improvements
User Interface
Additionally, there have been numerous bug fixes.
Here you can find all the changes of the new update: If you don’t want to miss any changes, we have linked the complete patch notes here for you:
The first season of Apex Legends is apparently coming to an end after some difficulties. But EA is already promising new information about Season 2, which is supposed to come soon. Some information and speculations are already available.
What happens on June 7? EA will have a small appearance at the E3 2019. However, the company will not hold a press conference there to present new games.
Instead, the “EA Play” event is supposed to take place, in which various games will be in the spotlight, showing news and discussing them. Among them is also Apex Legends, for which the second season is expected to be announced.
EA provides a preview of Apex Legends with EA Play.
Apex Legends Season 2: What’s inside?
This new legend brings Season 2: It is already confirmed that Season 2 will definitely introduce a new legend to the game, similar to what Season 1 did with Octane. However, which one exactly is still not known.
Many informations, dataminings, and also comments from famous streamers like Shroud suggest that it will be the legend “Wattson”. Wattson is supposed to work with electricity and traps. The suspected abilities include:
a tactical ability that could charge or strengthen shields
an ultimate ability “Tesla Trap” that shocks enemies
a currently unknown passive ability
None of the abilities have been confirmed yet and these are speculations about how they will work. However, Shroud has already stated specifically about the new legend that she will be “not that crazy”, “cool, but not too crazy and rather situational.”
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In our Easter survey about Anthem, we wanted to know what you think about BioWare’s action RPG. Now we reveal what you wish for the future of the title and where the developers at BioWare definitely need to take action.
Additionally, a test server is planned where players can try out new content before its release.
But do the players wish for that as well? What needs to change in Anthem so that freelancers are satisfied and players who have already set the title aside will return? We wanted to find out in our survey.
This was our survey:During the Easter holidays, we published a survey about Anthem to capture the opinions of MeinMMO readers. First, we wanted to know what you think about the current state of Anthem. Now we reveal what you wish for the future of BioWare’s action RPG.
What would the developers need to change for you to be satisfied with Anthem?
What MeinMMO readers wish for Anthem
On average, nearly 2100 of our readers participated in the Anthem survey. Here come your answers about what you think about the future of Anthem and what you wish for the game.
If you stopped playing Anthem: Would you check the game again after a while?
2086 participants answered the question of whether they would check back in on Anthem after a while if they had stopped playing it.
“Yes, I would check back after about 6 months,” answered 44% of the participants
10% would check back after about a year
11% would not check back
35% of the responses were from “I am still playing”
Some readers who stopped playing Anthem would check back after a while.
What do you wish for the future of Anthem the most?
This question apparently occupies our readers, as 2134 participants responded. Here are the results of what our MeinMMO readers wish for the future of Anthem.
Better loot drops are wished for by 25%
More story is wanted by 13%
New items (armor, vinyls, weapons, etc.) are desired by 10% of the participants
More variation in the activities that already exist (missions, strongholds, events) is desired by 26%
More entirely new activities are wished for by 19% of you
More javelins are desired by 2%
5% of the participants wish for something else
Conclusion of the survey: Two major insights can be drawn.
Anthem certainly has a chance for a comeback – many of our readers are ready to give the game a second chance
but Anthem needs more and varied activities and better reward systems
Our call has been actively followed by MeinMMO readers, who not only participated in the survey but also left their opinions as comments. We have captured some of your voices:
Andrej Delany says: “What I wish for Anthem: 1. More loot 2. Better loot/better loot system 3. A multitude of strongholds/raids. 4 strongholds are too few! 4. Bug fixes 5. A way to play the next stronghold after one without 4 loading screens and the pointless visit to the base 6. Meaningful crafting”
Recently, the stronghold “The Sunken Cell” was added to Anthem, which can boast such a view.
Our reader Tony Ostermann writes: “Fast travel points would be great in free play and a way to not constantly be in the forge or similar after the mission. Also modifications for the javelins that allow for better resource finding and more options to improve the javelins.”
Gibt Nichts writes: “What is missing in Anthem are raids. I notice this more and more lately. As an example Destiny 2: Since September 2018, when it was free on PS+, I have invested over 1000 hours in the world. Most of the time in raids, because they are simply fun, challenging activities that are very rewarding. In Anthem, it’s different. You run the strongholds again and again and again. Every “mechanic” can be done solo, it requires no coordination or anything. And that is what the game lacks in my opinion: the needed coordination to progress.”
Many readers wish for more loot.
Gothsta says: “By now, I’m a bit out of steam. This is relatively normal for me, but I had hoped to be more excited for a longer time. I am now waiting for the Cataclysm event, which could finally come. Otherwise, I will take a closer look at Borderlands 3… Although I can already say that only one of the 4 vault hunters appeals to me.”
Our reader Nomad writes: “I find this discussion completely exaggerated. There are far worse games. My wife and I enjoy playing the game. Yes, there are better games, but flying and fighting are fun. However, we also have no intention of being max gear, max hero, or whatever. So far, we have encountered few bugs or crashes. I have played many games and ‘downgraded’ them, but what is happening here is not deserved by Anthem. I increasingly have the feeling that the negative comments are being “fueled” by the current competition, targeted shitstorming. Sad behavior!”
You can find our survey evaluation of the current state of Anthem here:
Battlefield 5 removes duos from its Battle Royale Firestorm. This is said to be a reaction to the mode’s low popularity, the developers explained on Reddit.
Community manager Adam Freeman reaches out to fans on Reddit and explained that duos were originally intended for a limited mode, but they became quite popular.
However, popularity has since dwindled, which is why the mode was removed again.
Many players are not satisfied with this decision. They believe the mode was indeed popular and are already demanding its return.
Firestorm no longer has duos – Fans are upset
This is how Battlefield 5 justifies the removal
This is said: Fans are addressed on Reddit. The community manager states:
“Duo received an overwhelmingly positive reaction at launch. It debuted on a weekend, which was initially meant to give just a small insight into the mode. Duo was originally developed as a time-limited mode, similar to Grind and Rush, and was meant to be temporary content in Chapter 3. When Duo was first removed, you told us you wanted it back, and we were happy to fulfill that wish. Since then, more people have returned to the squads mode, and Firestorm has been played less in the duo – So we will revert to the original plan today and have disabled the matchmaking function.”
How do fans react to this? Under the thread on Reddit, there were mostly negative comments. Players do not understand why the mode was removed. To them, the mode was popular, and numerous players report their positive experiences in duos.
You can no longer play in duos in Firestorm
As “MoreDotsOkStopDots” writes: “Is this a joke? This is the only reason I’m still playing; the same goes for my buddy. We only play duos. This time-limited stuff really has to stop. The fact that it came, was then removed, came back, and now has been removed again without a foreseeable return is just ridiculous.”
“If duos go, then I’m out too! Back to normal Battlefield. It looks like Firestorm is no longer for me,” writes “Nrussell3611.”
How does the developer respond to the criticism? The negative comments were probably a bit too much for the developers. The statements from the community manager have been deleted. Only the thread titled “Firestorm Rotations Update – So long and thanks for all the duos!” and the numerous comments can still be found.
Nevertheless, the mode remains removed from Firestorm. Dice’s decision has therefore not changed.
Will duos return? This was left open by Freeman in his statement. It was not said that the mode would never come back. So one can hope that the duo mode will be playable again soon as a limited-time mode.
However, Battlefield 5 has fulfilled another fan request:
Today, on May 14th, the big Title Update 3 for The Division 2 has been released on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. We provide you with all the information about the patch size of Update 3.0 and the server downtime. When will the servers of The Division 2 be offline and when can you play again?
When exactly is the update coming? So far, it has only been announced, that the update should arrive this week. However, we know that it will be released today, on May 14th. The accompanying maintenance is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM.
Update 9:30 AM – The Division 2 servers are offline as announced.
Update 10:10 AM – The update is live and can be downloaded – at least on PS4. It is 8,631 MB in size. The maintenance is still ongoing.
Update 11:55 AM – The servers are back online, so you can get started.
Servers offline – When will The Division 2 be back?
How long will the servers be down? You will not be able to play for about 3 hours. The maintenance will last this long. Additionally, you will need to download the new update in order to play again. The servers should be back online around 12:30 PM, if everything goes according to plan.
What’s in the big Update 3?
How big will Title Update 3 be? According to Ubisoft, the update will be approximately 6.5 GB in size. You should make some space in advance so that you can download the update without any issues.
The update comes for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Numerous balance changes are expected.
What does the new update bring? Detailed patch notes are not yet available. Ubisoft will provide these during the course of the day. We will link them here as soon as they are available for you.
Nonetheless, the update has already been tested for about 3 weeks on the PTS (Public Test Servers). This allows for a rough idea of what will be included.
After missions, a completion screen will be shown, revealing your earned data.
Many balance changes will be made to gear and weapon talents. For example, gear sets are expected to become more useful.
PvP and the Dark Zone will receive adjustments. Bosses will guarantee contaminated loot.
Update 3 is primarily expected to include the major raid.
Will anything be done regarding gear score? Ubisoft had originally planned to increase the gear score in Update 3. However, due to negative feedback on the PTS, this change will not be addressed in the update.
A special enemy in Mechagon, the upcoming WoW area, takes no damage. You need a trick to kill him.
In the upcoming Patch 8.2 Azshara’s Rise of World of Warcraft, there are two new areas to explore. In addition to Nazjatar, where the main story is advanced, there is also the somewhat crazier Mechagon with its numerous secrets and a lot of farming and grinding work. Some of these secrets have already been revealed, such as the riddle of the Vaultbot.
What is the Vaultbot? The Vaultbot is one of many rare enemies you can encounter in Mechagon. However, it cannot be defeated in the usual way, as the enemy takes no damage from attacks. To defeat it and rob it of its treasures, you need a little trick.
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This is how you “kill” the Vaultbot: Once you have found the Vaultbot, you need to kite it for a while to the west of the island to Bondo’s Yard. The Vaultbot moves very slowly, so it may take a while to arrive. At Bondo’s Yard, you can spot a Tesla coil shooting bolts. If you bring the Vaultbot near the coil, it will be attacked by electric shocks and die instantly.
This is the reward: Its loot includes the “Blueprint: Vaultbot Key”. You can use this in the Mechagon camp and craft the key for a handful of farmable resources.
You can then use the key the next time you encounter the Vaultbot when it is not in battle. You can simply open the vault and receive the color vial: Mechagon Gold. With this, you unlock a new color variant (gold) for your mechanical cat – a mechanical mount that you can assemble in Mechagon.
In the northwest is “Bondo’s Yard” – that is where you need to bring the bot.
The Vaultbot is just one of many rare enemies or secrets from Mechagon that require special strategies introduced with Patch 8.2. However, there is still no release date for the update.
Are you looking forward to Mechagon and Patch 8.2? Or are you not interested in so many new collecting tasks?
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Today, the big Update 3.0 comes for The Division 2. It brings many new features but also removes some from the game. Some “Commendations”, which are based on daily logins and playtime, have to go. Massive thinks they are just not fun.
What are Commendations?Commendations in The Division 2 are what would be achievements, triumphs, or accolades in other games.
Small or bigger side tasks that The Division 2 sets for agents – for that, there are small patches as rewards.
Commendations in The Division 2.
Which Commendations are being removed? Typical “diligence Commendations” that are based on daily logins and daily playtime are being removed. These 5 Commendations are being taken out of the game by Massive with the Update 3.0 today on May 14:
28 Days Distinction – Players had to spend 672 hours (28 days) in The Division 2
Distinguished Service Ribbon – Players had to log in for 30 consecutive days in The Division 2, play for at least one hour, and complete a mission
Supreme Response Distinction – Players had to complete 4 main missions and rescue 5 civilians on 7 consecutive days
Year One Merit – Players had to play for 14 days in the month and do that for a total of 12 months
Division Service Merit: On 100 days, players had to play for 1 hour each and bring 20 resources to checkpoints
That’s why they are being removed: Massive says they have removed the Commendations because they simply did not provide a good experience for the players.
Sometimes players would simply forget to log in or the streak would be broken even though they did nothing wrong.
Massive wants to introduce Commendations that show players how committed they feel to The Division without needing to log in daily. Players who already received the Commendations will keep them.
There will also be a “Vanity Patch” to compensate for the time that has already been invested.
For a diligence reward, it is enough to play for 30 hours
Additionally, there are further rewards for completing all missions and control points on hard, finishing 50 invaded strongholds, or occupying 50 heroic checkpoints.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale you could soon receive 10 US dollars for free. A leak promises a windfall for everyone who secures their account with two-factor authentication (2FA).
What does the rumor say: On the Fortnite start screen, there are always up-to-date news and announcements. Recently, a mega sale for Epic’s sales platform and Steam competitor was unexpectedly advertised.
Additionally, there was the announcement that one would receive 10 US dollars for free if they secured their account with two-factor authentication (2FA). The 10 dollars would be intended as credit for the entire Epic store, so you can get various items in the shop besides Fortnite skins, the Battle Pass for Season 9 or new gliders.
This was the info that soon went offline.
What’s behind the rumor? The announcement from the news site disappeared after a few hours, but by now there is an official statement from Epic about it. On Twitter, they said that the message was accidentally sent out too early.
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However, a sale is indeed planned, and they will announce more about it in the coming days. Whether there is any truth to the cash gift for the Epic store has not been confirmed. However, since the news was part of the mistakenly published announcement, it is likely to be authentic.
What is 2FA? According to the announcement, you must activate 2FA for Fortnite to get the money. This involves securing your account with an additional external key along with your password to log in.
We are not showcasing MMORPGs here, but online games that have some MMO elements. This means they do not necessarily have to be traditional role-playing games, but many players are needed to form groups or guilds for adventures. This includes survival games or even hack ‘n slays that fall under the term “MMO”.
Do you want to know which MMORPGs currently have the most players on Steam? Then we already had this post for you:
What is Atlas? The survival MMO Atlas places you in a world full of islands. As pirates, you set out to conquer these islands and establish a base there. Not only do you battle other players, but you also take on creatures from myths and legends.
Ship battles are a top priority, and you need a good crew to face the challenges ahead.
To make the ocean unsafe with a ship and reach islands, you first need to build a vessel. As a guild, you can create entire fleets, which can lead to massive naval battles.
How many players does Atlas have on Steam: In the last 30 days, an average of 6,733 players played the MMORPG. During peak times, there were 12,298 simultaneous players.
What players say: Atlas is somewhat controversial due to the state of the game. For many, the early access phase started simply too early. Performance issues and bugs are the most criticized elements. However, this should improve over the course of the early access phase.
Robin Hood writes on Steam: “It was a rocky start but the game has potential. If you’re unsure whether to play, you might want to wait a few months.”
Rafcon explains: “Honestly, I don’t know why everyone is complaining here. The game is clearly an alpha. You have to accept that it has certain bugs. “
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This is what MeinMMO says about Atlas: Atlas can be described as a kind of ARK with pirates. If you like pirates and naval battles as well as survival elements, then read our first impressions of the game:
How do you access the new classes? The new classes will be automatically unlocked as you level up your character. Every 45 levels, you will unlock new advanced classes for your base class.
Why is this special yet not? It is not uncommon for a new class to be introduced in an MMORPG. But four at once? This has massive implications for the balancing.
In Pokémon GO the Community Day May 2019 with Cyndaquil starts on Sunday. We show you which trick you can use to prepare right now.
This is what the Community Day brings: On Sunday, May 19, at 3 PM, the Community Day in May starts. This time it revolves around the fire starter Cyndaquil.
In addition to Cyndaquil, there is also triple Stardust when catching Pokémon. To help you collect as much Stardust as possible, we give you a tip for preparation.
Make these preparations for the Community Day
This is how you get maximum Stardust: Even though the Community Day is still a few days away, you can already prepare.
The Community Day with Cyndaquil is just around the corner!
Complete quests now that reward you with evolutions. Don’t catch these Pokémon and keep them in your quest stack. You can then catch them on Community Day and collect triple Stardust.
That’s why evolutions are worth it: The evolutions of Pokémon simply bring more Stardust. For example, you get 300 Stardust for a 2nd evolution, such as Pidgeotto, without an event. For a final evolution, such as Pidgeot, you even get 500 Stardust.
Here you can see the increasing Stardust from evolutions. Source: Spieletrend
When you receive triple Stardust on Community Day, you can really rake it in. If you even use a Star Piece, you’ll get even more Stardust.
Prepare with these quests: In the field research of May there are numerous quests that bring you evolutions. We provide you with a list here:
Catch 5 Fighting-type Pokémon
Encounter with a Shroomish
Use 10 Razz Berries to catch Pokémon
Encounter with a Corphish
Use 5 Berries to catch Pokémon
Encounter with a Ludicolo
Use 5 Nanab Berries to catch Pokémon
Encounter with a Swallot
Send 10 gifts to friends
Encounter with an Alolan Exeggutor
Catch the fire-type evolution of Eevee (exclusive until May 17)
Encounter with an Arcanine
Swallot is one of the evolutions in the field researches
This is how you use the quests effectively: If you have some of the Pokémon in your quest stack, don’t rest on these monsters.
Stay active during the 3 hours of the event and catch all Pokémon that are around. Only use the quests when you have nothing to catch in the wild.
You can earn endless Stardust during Community Day
What other preparations should I make? If you want to catch a lot, you should also have a good supply of Poké Balls. Cyndaquil will have a better catch rate again, but will still consume numerous balls. So start saving some balls now.
Additionally, you should have at least 6 Star Pieces in stock. They last for 30 minutes each and can be effectively used throughout the Community Day.
If you are looking for more tricks on how to effectively collect Stardust, you can find them here:
It won’t be long before the end of the Red Dead Online Beta is reached. But is it worth checking out the Online mode of RDR 2 again? We will show you what’s coming.
When does the Beta of Red Dead Online end? In the Earnings Call of Take-Two, they talked about the future of Red Dead Online. Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two, explains that the Beta of Red Dead Online will end this quarter.
So that would be no later than June 30, 2019, when the Beta of RDO ends on PS4 and Xbox One.
Why is this important? Since the launch of Red Dead Online in November 2018, game modes, clothing, and other smaller updates have been released. There has been continuous criticism from players. They complain that there is just not enough happening in Red Dead Online. They feel there are not enough opportunities for fun or engagement. Griefers were a big problem.
With the full release, players hope for more content outside of game modes to come into the Online mode and for new things to discover. Especially in the PvE area. In recent months, Rockstar introduced many new versus game modes.
Is Red Dead Online worth it again? Spring Update
Big update announced: Already in March, Rockstar Games announced that “later in the spring” a larger update for Red Dead Online is to be released. The beta phase allowed laying the foundations for the more advanced aspects of RDO.
In the open world of Red Dead Online, you will be able to design your playstyle and dive deeper into the cowboy world and your characters.
With the planned changes, Rockstar aims to make the Online mode worthwhile for many players and addresses their wishes.
What’s in the update?
An extended passive mode: A passive play mode, where you can gallop or hunt without disturbance, has been long desired by players. Additionally, Rockstar plans to differentiate between the offensive playstyle (which is nearly the current free roam) and a defensive playstyle.
Players in passive playstyle cannot be lassoed or targeted by other players. They also cannot target other players. This only works with free targeting.
You can shoot at defensive players. However, they do not die from a headshot but can defend themselves or flee using the hostility system.
If defensive players lasso other players or shoot at them, they automatically exit the defensive mode.
Additionally, there will be:
More missions from “A Land of Opportunities” – The continuation of Jessica LeClerk’s quest for revenge
New mission givers in free roam – With new faces and familiar characters from the campaign
New types of missions in free roam
Dynamic events on the map – including repelling raids, starting rescue missions, defending NPCs
With these changes, the Online mode could become worthwhile again for many players. Aggressive players have often faced criticism. With the defensive mode, these players would disturb less.
You can then pursue activities like fishing or hunting in peace without being annoyed. Furthermore, new missions and mission givers will encourage you to explore the world again.
Right now, the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2 is also in discussion:
