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According to EA, we need a new way to publish games

Andreas Bertits 8. May 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

During the earnings report for the fourth financial quarter,
Electronic Arts’ CEO Andrew Wilson stated that a new way of publishing games must emerge in the future. Because with Anthem, this “old” way did not work as well as hoped.

What was said? Electronic Arts’ CEO Andrew Wilson believes that the way games have been published so far does not work today. Something needs to change so that players are not disappointed about what a new title truly is.

Anthem versus Apex Legends

What triggered this? Andrew Wilson mentioned that Anthem did not meet Electronic Arts’ expectations. Nevertheless, they stand behind the title and will continue to support it. Apex Legends, on the other hand, has managed to reach around 50 million players.

Therefore, a rethink is now necessary regarding how games will be published in the future.

Players should know exactly what they are getting

What should this new way look like? Electronic Arts wants to present games better. A potential customer should always know exactly what they are buying. The players’ expectations must be better managed.

Furthermore, EA plans to orient itself towards the Asian market for future game launches. Many so-called soft launches take place there. Games launch for a selected number of gamers or only in certain regions at first. This allows the developer to see how the title is received and gather valuable feedback before the “real” launch.

It is also important to change the communication with players. In the future, marketing will focus less on simply presenting a new game and more on engaging in a dialogue with players. This is intended to improve interaction with customers.

Ultimately, players should always know exactly what kind of game they are buying, without having unrealistic expectations and then being disappointed.

apex legends titel — Why don’t I just play Apex Legends? There’s a simple reason for that

Development and QA are changing drastically

What else is changing? Andrew Wilson also announced that the development processes and quality assurance need to be improved. He cited Bioware as an example. In the past, games were developed with 40 to 80 hours of offline gameplay. The quality assurance for these titles was significantly easier than for a modern game, which brings with it 100 to 300 hours of online endgame in addition to those 80 hours of offline gameplay.

The way such games are developed and tested is set to change dramatically.

Andrew Wilson hopes that EA can be a pioneer in this regard and help other studios follow suit, ultimately leading to better games for customers.

What does all this mean? In the future, EA will likely hold more discussions with gamers and explain more precisely how a new game plays. This will allow developers to gather early feedback and implement it where necessary.

There will also apparently be larger game tests before the release. How exactly that will look, we will have to see. EA might already be handling the development of Dragon Age 4 in this manner.

Other successful games will meanwhile continue to be demanded and expanded:

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Streamer Shroud plays CS:GO again, achieves the worst ranking of his life

Patrick Freese 8. May 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Shroud is a former CS:GO professional, but recently dedicated himself mainly to Battle Royale games. Now he is trying his luck again in Counter-Strike, but is getting the worst ranking of his career.

Who is it about? Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek is a popular streamer. He is known for his high skill in shooters, which he showcased as a professional player in CS:GO. In 2017, he and his team Cloud 9 achieved second place at ESL One in Cologne, and first place in the ESL Pro League (Season 4) in 2016.

In 2018, he ended his professional CS:GO career and has since focused on streaming. He mainly plays Battle Royale games like PUBG or Apex Legends. He plays CS:GO only rarely now.

apexc-shroud-octane-titel-01 — The streamer Shroud

What happened? From time to time Shroud played CS:GO in the last few months, but wanted to rank himself on May 6.

To do this, he played ranked matches. Just to then receive the worst rank he has ever achieved in his Counter-Strike career. Master Guardian Elite. That is the sixth highest rank in CS:GO.

For “normies”, this is a strong achievement. For Shroud, it is a surprise that he takes with humor. “I have never had that rank in my life, chat.”

The fact that he was not ranked higher can be explained by the fact that he has not played much Counter-Strike for a long time. Since shooters differ in movement and weapon handling, one has to “get back into” the respective games after taking a break.

In addition, there is the ranking system. Here, one has to “play up” with many matches to be ranked in the higher ranks.

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Has Shroud lost his CS:GO skill? Many wondered whether Shroud has now become “bad”. After all, he is known in BR games for god-like moments when he dismantles opponents in no time.

These concerns are unfounded, because he also demonstrated his incredible skills in CS:GO. Even if they are not directly reflected in his rank.

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In these two clips, Shroud shows that his skill with pistols is still above average. He delivers noteworthy headshots. In the Twitch chat, viewers express their astonishment, writing things like:

He is back
Oh my God
How is that possible?

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Is Shroud playing CS:GO again? As PCGamesN reports, Shroud said at the end of his last game to his teammates, “I’ll see you in two months.” In the last few months, Shroud has played CS:GO here and there, but only for a few hours.

So it is unlikely that he will primarily focus on this game again.

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Microsoft presents concept of a controller for visually impaired gamers

Andreas Bertits 8. May 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Those with visual impairments often cannot fully enjoy many video games. Microsoft aims to change this with a new controller that features a special display with Braille.

What has Microsoft introduced? So far, it is just a concept, but Microsoft plans to develop a new controller. This is specifically aimed at people with visual impairments. It features a display that “shows” Braille.

This is intended to allow visually impaired people to play more comfortably. The controller seems to be designed for those who still have some vision but can hardly read text on the TV screen.

Microsoft Braille Controller Image 1 — This is what Microsoft’s “Braille Controller” could look like.

This is how visually impaired gamers can play better

How does the controller work? Basically, it is a regular Xbox controller that can also be used as such. However, on the back, there is a display with Braille and several “paddles.”

The Braille display can show Braille. Depending on the text in the game, bumps come out of the display that the player can feel and thus read the text.

The “paddles” are used to operate the bumps and to write texts in Braille. This allows a visually impaired gamer to read text in Braille and make inputs themselves.

Additionally, the “paddles” can be used to directly select certain elements in the menus of the games.

What else can the controller do? Through the “paddles” and the display, it is also possible to send haptic feedback. For example, it could be thought of providing hints about where the player needs to go next by vibrating the paddles on one side.

Microsoft Braille Controller Image 2 — Another look at Microsoft’s “Braille Controller.”

A completely new market

How are players reacting to this? Generally, players appreciate that Microsoft is doing more for disabled gamers. This also expands the target audience, creating a win-win situation. Disabled people gain more quality of life because they can play video games better, and Microsoft gains more customers.

sav86 comments on Reddit: “This is not only good press for Microsoft, they are also opening the door to a previously untapped market by reaching out to people with disabilities.”

When will the controller be released? Currently, it is just a concept that Microsoft is working on. A patent that the company filed last year. Whether and when this “Braille Controller” will come to market is still unclear.

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Für wen lohnt sich die teure „Super Deluxe Edition“ von Borderlands 3?

Cortyn 8. May 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

Borderlands 3 is available for pre-order and purchase. If you like it big, get the Super Deluxe Edition. But should you take the plunge? Who is the purchase worth it for?

If you are interested in Borderlands 3 and want to pre-order the game, you have several options. In total, four different versions of Borderlands 3 are offered with various contents:

The base game is already available for just 70 €
The Deluxe Edition costs 85 €
The Super Deluxe Edition demands 100 €
The noble Diamond Loot Chest Collector’s Edition asks for a proud 250 €

Of all these versions, the biggest consideration is probably whether to buy the standard version or the Super Deluxe Edition, as this decision brings the most in-game differences. In this article, we explain what is included in the Super Deluxe Edition, who benefits from the purchase, and who should better stay away.

The differences between the base game and the Super Deluxe Edition

In direct comparison with the base game, the Super Deluxe Edition has a whole host of additional content. Most of these are purely cosmetic, but there are also some boosters that will make it easier to get into the game.

The complete contents of the Super Deluxe Edition are:

Retro Cosmetic Pack: Vault Hunter head and skin, Echo Device skin, weapon skin
Neon Cosmetic Pack: Vault Hunter head and skin, Echo Device skin, weapon skin
Gearbox Cosmetic Pack: weapon skin, weapon trinket
Toy Chest Weapon Pack: Two toy weapons, toy grenade mod, weapon trinket
XP and loot delivery boost mods
Season Pass for 4 upcoming DLCs
Assassin’s weapon skin, weapon trinket, and grenade mod

The main argument is the Season Pass

The biggest difference between the other game versions is that the Super Deluxe Edition also includes the Season Pass. This includes at least four DLCs that will be added in the months following the game’s release.

The boosters of the Deluxe Edition, on the other hand, are negligible. They are only supposed to be useful at the beginning of the game and have no impact at higher levels.

What is included in the DLCs? The exact scope of the DLCs is still unknown. However, since Borderlands 3 strongly follows its predecessors, it can be assumed that the DLCs will again provide many new areas and several hours of replayable story content. At least in the past, the Borderlands DLCs were generally worth their price.

It was like this before: In the previous parts, the Season Pass for 4 DLCs cost around 30 € – this corresponds to the price difference between the “Standard” version of Borderlands 3 and the Super Deluxe Edition. From this perspective, the Super Deluxe Edition is already worth it because of the Season Pass alone. All the skins, weapons, and boosts are then basically a “free” bonus.

Should I buy the Super Deluxe Edition of Borderlands 3?

This question can probably be answered based on a few points.

You should buy the Super Deluxe Edition of Borderlands 3 if:

You are willing to spend 100€ on a game and your financial situation allows for it.
You are sure that you will be playing Borderlands 3 for a long time after the base game and are already eager for the story DLCs.
You place a high value on exclusive, cosmetic items.

You should stay away from the Super Deluxe Edition if:

You are not sure if you like the Borderlands universe, the graphic style, and humor.
Your friends are still unsure if they will play along. Borderlands usually unfolds its charm in multiplayer. Borderlands 3 seems to be friendly for single players too.
You do not want to play Borderlands 3 at launch. If you start months later, you may be able to acquire the different versions later at a discount.

Pre-ordering Borderlands 3 can be financially worthwhile

It will get more expensive after the pre-sale: Those who are still unsure about whether to take the plunge should make a decision by mid-September.

Then the price of the Super Deluxe Edition of Borderlands 3 will rise by a whopping 20 € and cost 119.99 €.

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Win a code for Conqueror’s Blade worth nearly 60€

Irina Moritz 8. May 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

We are giving away a big batch of codes for the Adventurer Package of Conqueror’s Blade. Join in, they are worth quite a bit.

What is Conqueror’s Blade? The Closed Beta tests of Conqueror’s Blade will soon enter the final round. The action-packed multiplayer game from my.com combines fast-paced gameplay with strategic decisions.

Players can build their own army and battle against each other. The choice of the nation you command in battle is crucial, as it determines which units, weapons, and fortifications you receive.

What can you win? We have a total of 30 keys for the Adventurer Package for you. It is one of the three pre-order packs and normally costs €59.99. It includes:

Access to all test phases
7 days early access to the open beta test
Unique hair color for your player character
The exclusive titles “Adventurer” and “Explorer”
Adventurer gear: 5 crates with siege weapons
Crafting package with materials to create weapons and armor
Exclusive Samurai equipment
Janissary uniform
Ashigaru military unit

All further information about the content and appearance of the package can be found on the official page: Here to the Adventurer Package.

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How can I participate? To participate in the giveaway, you must perform at least one of the actions below in the Gleam tool. After the end of the raffle, the winners will receive their codes by email.

You can redeem your code on this page: Here to redeem. The legal route is excluded as always.

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How to solve the new 4 quests in Pokémon GO – Water Pokémon and seeds

Noah Struthoff 8. May 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

The Detective Pikachu event of Pokémon GO is live! In the event, there are four quests that are quite difficult to solve. We provide you with the solutions.

What kind of quests are these? These tasks are not like regular tasks; you need to know more about the Pokémon to understand which monster is required here.

Once you know the Pokémon, the task becomes much easier to solve. We give you an overview.

The Water Pokémon in the backpack and the Seed Pokémon in the river

These are the quests: There are a total of four new field researches for you to solve. Two of the four tasks are easy to solve, while the other two require a bit more background knowledge.

Catch the Seed Pokémon that is walking in the river (Bulbasaur)
- Reward: Encounter with a Treecko
Catch the Water Pokémon that is being carried in a backpack (Psyduck)
- Reward: Encounter with a Magikarp
Catch the Fire-type evolution of Eevee (Flareon)
- Reward: Encounter with an Arcanine
Catch 10 Snubbull, Jigglypuff, or Starly
- Reward: Encounter with a Ditto (Disguised as Zubat)

That’s why these tasks are set: If you go to the movie “Detective Pikachu,” which premieres on May 9, you will receive the solutions to the quests. All the sought-after Pokémon will be shown there, and you will get the answers.

What else is there at the event? The event is again full of Pokémon that can also be shiny. This includes Starly, which can be found for the first time in its shiny form.

Besides Starly, there are Pokémon like Snubbull, Bulbasaur, or Trubbish to find as shiny. In addition, you will receive a Pikachu with a detective hat as a photobomb. We have already published a detailed guide for you on this.

In addition to the event Pokémon, you will also get double XP when catching Pokémon and new avatar items related to Detective Pikachu.

How long will the event last? You have a total of 10 days for the Detective Pikachu event. The event and the quests will end on May 17.

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Mit dem neusten Patch von Dead by Daylight können Killer auch aufgeben

Cortyn 8. May 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

The latest patch of Dead by Daylight is live. The Mid-Chapter patch brings the new, improved endgame and some balancing adjustments.

Yesterday evening (07.05.2019) the latest patch of Dead by Daylight was released. The patch 2.7.0 is the “Mid-Chapter Patch” and introduced numerous new features and adjustments. Along with a completely new endgame with a time limit, several killers were revised and perks were changed in their functions.

The End Game Collapse as a new finale: Each match now ends with an “End Game Collapse”. As soon as a gate is opened or the hatch is closed by the killer, a 2-minute timer begins. All survivors who are still in the match after this timer will be instantly sacrificed and count as regular sacrifices for the killer.

Survivors now have additional time pressure to escape. Killers have the option to “give up” without causing a disconnect – as they can start the timer themselves and open the gates.

More blood points at the end: Actions performed during the End Game Collapse (EGC) also award more blood points than ordinary actions. This adds new incentives to take risks in the final minutes of a match. These include:

Killers
- Open gate (500 blood points)
- Close hatch (250 blood points)
- Sacrifice survivor during EGC (500 blood points)
- Hang survivor during EGC (250 blood points)
- Survivor sacrificed by timer running out (500 blood points)
Survivors
- Heal a teammate during EGC (750 blood points)
- Rescue a survivor from the hook during EGC (2000 blood points)
- Be the last survivor when EGC starts (250 blood points)
- Open a gate after EGC starts (1500 blood points)
- Repair a generator after the hatch is opened (500 blood points)

Nerfs for The Legion and The Pig: Two killers have also been hit hard in this patch. “The Legion” is drastically weakened and should be significantly less annoying in the future. The community believes that he is now the weakest killer in the game. His ability is no longer helpful and rather hinders him in the hunt. His addons have also been dramatically weakened to prevent overly strong combinations.

It remains to be seen whether a suitable playstyle for The Legion will be found.

The Pig aka Amanda, on the other hand, has to deal with her inactive traps not triggering when a survivor tries to leave the map through the exit gate. Other nerfs were rolled back after player complaints.

The Farm perk has been adjusted: A particularly notable change was made to the perk “We’re gonna live forever”. This perk grants additional blood points when rescuing survivors from the hook and taking hits for them.

From now on, stacks will only count when the rescue from the hook is a “safe” rescue – meaning the survivor remains on their feet for at least 15 seconds. The blunt “farming” of survivors no longer increases the stacks of this perk.

No matches without 5 players: For many, this may be the best feature of the patch. If a player loses connection during the loading screen or there is a game crash, the match will be canceled. In this case, both killers and survivors will keep their items, addons, and offerings. This applies only to matches that have not yet started – those who leave a match do so at the expense of their team.

Those interested in the full patch notes with all the details can find them in our sources.

Do you like the new “End Game Collapse”? Or do you find the system annoying and inappropriate?

By the way, a wrong patch was released first yesterday. It already contained the next killer “The Ghost” from the Scream universe.

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Voice actor accuses Borderlands 3 boss of physically assaulting him

Leya Jankowski 7. May 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

A dispute escalated on Twitter between David Eddings, the former voice of Claptrap, and the head of Borderlands 3, Randy Pitchford. The voice actor claims that Pitchford became physical with him. Gearbox has already responded.

What happened? The former voice actor of the robot Claptrap will not be appearing in Borderlands 3. The reason allegedly stems from a dispute over money between former voice actor David Eddings and the heads of Gearbox. David Eddings also worked as Vice President of Business Development at Gearbox.

On Twitter, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford and David Eddings exchanged barbs for several hours. However, according to Eddings, there is more to the dispute.

What does the voice actor claim? Allegedly, Pitchford physically attacked him. This reportedly happened in 2017 during the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2017. Eddings does not specify what the physical violence entailed.

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This was the original dispute between Pitchford and Eddings:

Pitchford claimed that Eddings wanted too much money for the job, which led to a decision to choose another voice actor.
Eddings claimed that this is not true and that he only wanted the royalties.
In response to fan inquiries, Pitchford portrayed the former employee Eddings as bitter. He even claimed that they offered him double the salary that was standard for this role in the industry.

In response, Eddings again spoke out with the tweet embedded above, stating that Pitchford became violent towards him at GDC 2017. He claimed he would have even voiced Claptrap for free if Pitchford had apologized to him for the alleged incidents in 2017 and paid the outstanding royalties.

This is how Gearbox reacts to the allegations

In response to PCGamer.com, Gearbox issued a statement regarding Eddings’ allegations:

Gearbox takes all claims of this nature very seriously, and we will not comment on Dave’s allegations, as it is a personal matter. We appreciate David’s contribution to the Borderlands franchise, and we can only reiterate that we would welcome him back as the voice of Claptrap and for other future projects.
Official statement from Gearbox to PCGamer regarding the allegations by Dave Eddings

Which of the two parties is correct, given that they each claim something completely opposite, cannot be determined from the statements available. For now, it is a case of one statement against another.

Recently, Pitchford faced controversy over a statement he made regarding microtransactions in Borderlands 3:

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Destiny 2: Update 2.2.2 / 1.35 is live – Issues on Xbox One

Sven Galitzki 7. May 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

Today, on May 7th, the update 2.2.2 / 1.35 for Destiny 2 has been released. What changes with the new patch? Here you will find all the important information about the maintenance work, server downtime, content, and patch notes.

Today not only the Spring event “The Indulgence” in Destiny 2 ends. There is also a new update that all Guardians need to download and install before they can dive back into combat.

The update is now live and can be downloaded. On PS4, the patch number is 1.35 and it is about 215 MB in size.

Attention, problems on Xbox: Don’t be surprised if you’re playing on Xbox and still can’t log in or are still waiting for the update. Apparently, there are issues. Bungie has announced that the server maintenance has been extended by 3 hours, until 11 PM. Xbox players will not be able to log in until the update is made available on their platform!

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What’s changing with update 2.2.2 / 1.35 in Destiny 2

Bungie revealed a few days ago what’s in the new update 2.2.2 for Destiny 2. The focus is primarily on fixing numerous bugs, but it also brings a controversial balance change.

Here are some highlights of the update:

controversial nerf of the spectral blade hunter
the seventh invitation of the nine is finally being fixed
some indulgence achievements will be unlocked retroactively
the faulty chaos reach super of the warlocks will be fixed
A bug that made arc hunters somewhat overpowered will be resolved

For more information on the changes in the new update, read here: Update 2.2.2 for Destiny 2 brings spectral blade nerf and fixes invitation of the nine

Keep in mind that these are some exemplary excerpts from the update. A complete list of all changes is available in the official patch notes.

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Destiny 2: Everything about maintenance, downtime and server downtimes on May 7th.

As part of today’s maintenance work, there should be brief downtimes due to scheduled server downtimes. If all goes smoothly, the servers will only remain offline for 15 minutes.

This is how the maintenance work is supposed to proceed on May 7th:

6:00 PM:

Scheduled start of maintenance work
Some features of the companion app will be disabled. These will then not be available on the web, on mobile devices, or through third-party services

6:30 PM:

All features of the companion app are disabled and no longer available

6:45 PM:

Destiny 2 servers go offline

7:00 PM:

Destiny servers come back online
The update 2.2.2 will be made available on all platforms and in all regions, and can now be downloaded and installed
Features of the companion app should soon be available everywhere and in full

8:00 PM:

Expected end of maintenance work
Console players experiencing problems with the update should restart their console or perform a reset (No, not a factory reset!)

This is how to perform a reset on consoles: Simply disconnect your PS4 from power for about a minute or hold the power button of your Xbox One a little longer until the console shuts down and then restarts.

Patch Notes for update 2.2.2 / 1.35 for Destiny 2

The official patch notes for today’s Destiny 2 update are now available. We’ve linked them for you below:

Patch Notes for update 2.2.2 / 1.35

This is how you stay updated: If you don’t want to miss anything about Destiny 2, be sure to check out our Facebook page for Destiny 2 as well. There you will find all the current information on Bungie’s space shooter.

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 07.05. – New Activities and Challenges

Sven Galitzki 7. May 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

In Destiny 2 today, on May 7th, it’s Weekly Reset. The new update 2.2.2 is now live. Additionally, the weekly activities are changing. There are new Nightfall strikes, a new Flashpoint, and fresh challenges.

With a maintenance-related delay, a new week in the Destiny universe is dawning. Once the Update 2.2.2 has been downloaded and installed, Guardians can plunge back into battle.

Attention, there seem to be issues with the update on Xbox. More about it here: Destiny 2: Update 2.2.2 / 1.35 is live – Issues on Xbox One

After the last weeks were all about the spring event, things should calm down a bit in Destiny 2 now. The revelry is over, and Season 6 has thus almost spent all its powder. Does Bungie possibly have a surprise in store for the time until Season 7 ?

But what does this week have to offer for Guardians?

Nightfall Strikes from May 7th on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

The following Nightfall strikes can be tackled this week:

Guardians of Nothing
A Garden World
The Twisted Tower

For this, your Guardian should have a Power Level of at least 540. However, the Nightfall can also be completed with a lower Power Level in a well-coordinated fireteam.

If you want to customize your Nightfall experience using various modifiers, you can do so via Xur’s challenge card. Keep in mind that your gear will be locked for the duration of a Nightfall strike. You should plan your loadout in advance.

Are you still hunting for some Nightfall-exclusive rewards? The following Nightfall-specific rewards are available with a bit of luck this week.

You want Powerful rewards from Nightfall strikes? Here’s what you need to do:

successfully complete a Nightfall
master a Nightfall with at least 100,000 points

Strikes and Story Missions

The following modifiers are active in the Vanguard strikes and heroic story missions:

Solar Singe
Glass: Health and shields are reduced by half, but recovery is twice as fast
Brute: Melee abilities deal more damage and charge much faster

Until the next weekly reset on May 14th, the Singe element remains unchanged. The other two modifiers will change daily.

You want Powerful rewards from strikes and heroic missions? Here’s what you need to do:

complete 3 heroic story missions
complete 3 heroic strikes with a focus of the same light element as a member of your fireteam

Crucible, Gambit, Reckoning

The following modes are available in PvP:

Quickplay
Competitive
Doubles
Rumble
Private Match

By the way: In Gambit, there are double Infamy points all week long.

The following modifiers are active in Reckoning:

Void Singe
Prism
Heavyweight

You want Powerful rewards from PvP, Gambit, and Reckoning? Here’s what you need to do:

participate in 5 Crucible matches
participate in 3 Gambit matches
participate in 4 Gambit Prime matches
successfully complete Reckoning runs (up to 100%)

The Wanderer offers weekly bounties for Gambit Prime as well as “The Power of the Traveler” for regular Gambit. With the regular Gambit bounty, you can earn Powerful loot.

Escalation Protocol

If you are lucky in the Escalation Protocol on Mars this week, you might snag the following gun:

the legendary Sniper Rifle IKELOS_SSG_v1.0.1

Flashpoint, Ada-1, Petra, Spider, Raid

The Flashpoint is located in the EDZ on Earth.

Ada-1 offers all 7 Powerful Weapon Styles in her inventory.

Ikora Rey rewards Powerful loot when you complete a total of 20 bounties. Vanguard followers also receive the weekly Loyalty Reward from her. Otherwise, this can be obtained from the Wanderer.

Hawthorne rewards your effort for the clan with a Powerful item when you accumulate 5,000 clan XP. With the bounties “Each as he likes,” “Strength of Memory,” and “Friends?” you can earn additional Powerful items.

Petra Venj can be found during the currently second curse week in the spawn area of the Dreaming City. Battle through her mission, her 8 daily bounties, and the 6th Ascendant Challenge, and you will be accordingly rewarded with Powerful loot.

Spider has the weekly bounty “Bloodsplicer” ready for you. This can secure you a Powerful reward.

The Raid Challenge takes place in the Circus.

The Loadout for the Prestige Raid Sections:

any kinetic weapon
a fusion rifle in the energy slot
a fusion rifle as a power weapon
Modifier: Arsenal

The highlights of the Eververse:

a weapon ornament for the “Wardcliff Coil”
an armor ornament for the Hunter gloves “Liar’s Handshake”

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Mistakes were made – Wrong patch reveals the next killer of Dead by Daylight

Cortyn 7. May 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

Dead by Daylight offered the wrong patch for download. This has now spoiled the next killer and revealed what we can expect soon.

If things aren’t going well, they’re really not going well. Once again, a leak at Dead by Daylight has caused the next killer to be spoiled. This time, however, it’s the developers’ own fault. They offered the wrong patch for download and realized it too late.

The patch revealed: The next killer will really be Ghostface from the Scream franchise.

What happened? Today (07.05.2019), the new “Mid-Chapter-Patch” of Dead by Daylight was supposed to be released. As soon as it was available, fans jumped in and installed the update. However, there was a mistake. The developers accidentally made the next patch available for download, which was actually still in development. This confirmed that the next killer will be “Ghostface” from the Scream universe – in Dead by Daylight, he is called “The Ghost”.

The error was noticed within a few minutes. All players were thrown out of the game and forced to install the correct patch. However, some screenshots were taken.

What can the killer “The Ghost” do? In addition to the appearance of the killer, his ability and one of his perks have already been leaked. Ghostface will be the first killer who can look around corners – similar to the survivors. This allows him, like Michael Myers, to “stalk” survivors and debuff them. His ability “Shrouded Hunt & Stalk” translates to:

“The Ghost can move stealthily, crouch, peak around corners, and observe survivors.

His main ability is “Shrouded Hunt”, during which he has no terror radius.

His secondary ability is “Stalk”: The Ghost can observe survivors (“stalk”) and expose them for a limited time with the Exposed status (which causes them to go down with one hit).”

What perks does “The Ghost” have? One of his perks has also been leaked, which is very interesting and brings a new spin to the obsession mechanic. The perk is called “Simple Formula”:

“A survivor becomes your Obsession. When the Obsession is hooked, you gain a token. Each token reduces your terror radius by 4 meters while you are in a chase, up to a maximum of 2 / 3 / 4 tokens. When a survivor rescues another survivor from the hook, that survivor becomes the new Obsession. You lose all tokens when your Obsession is killed or sacrificed.”

More skins for The Pig: The patch also spoiled that “The Pig” is getting new cosmetic items. This is a novelty for licensed characters that usually do not receive new visual customizations. Apparently, Behaviour was able to secure another deal with the rights holders of the SAW franchise.

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Do you want Detective Pikachu in Pokémon GO? This is how the photobomb works

Noah Struthoff 7. May 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

In Pokémon GO you get the chance to catch a Pikachu with a detective hat starting this evening, May 7th. We will show you how to get the event Pikachu.

What kind of Pikachu is this? This event Pikachu is specially available for the movie “Detective Pikachu”, which comes to theaters on May 9th. In line with this, Niantic is hosting an event in Pokémon GO, where you can catch the Pikachu from the movie.

This event starts this evening, May 7th, at 10 PM. From then on, you will also be able to catch the special Pikachu.

How to get Pikachu: This special Pikachu cannot be caught in the wild; it can only be obtained through a photobomb. To help you with this, we will show you here how to encounter Pikachu.

This is how the photobomb with event Pikachu works

What you need to do: The principle is the same as the encounter with Farbageagle. You need to use your GO Snapshot.

Go to your Pokémon collection
Select any Pokémon and click on the camera icon at the top right
Look for your Pokémon in your surroundings and wait for it to appear
Take a picture of your Pokémon
Check the image to see if a Pikachu with a hat has jumped into the frame in the lower corner of the photo
If the Pikachu is in the image, close your camera and the Pikachu will appear as a wild spawn next to you
Catch Pikachu just like any other Pokémon

How many pictures you need to take: You only need to take one photo per Pokémon. If no Pikachu appears in that image, it will not appear in the following pictures either.

If the Pikachu does not appear in the first picture, you can take the next Pokémon from your collection and take a picture of it.

This trick makes it easier: If you have trouble finding the Pokémon in AR+ mode, you can turn off this mode in the settings.

Then only the normal AR mode will work, and the Pokémon will appear directly. In return, the image may not look as realistic.

Is there a Shiny Pikachu with a detective hat?

Many players want the Shiny form of this special Pikachu. After all, there was also a Pikachu with Ash’s cap as Shiny from the photobomb on April 1st.

This is what was said: YouTuber Reversal, who is in direct contact with Niantic, confirmed that there will be no Shiny Pikachu with this hat. Whether this Shiny form will come into the game at some point remains to be seen.

https://twitter.com/REVERSALYOUTUBE/status/1125530175687536643

Numerous players are now hoping for the introduction of this Shiny at a later date. It could be possible during the DVD release of “Detective Pikachu”. However, this is still a long way off.

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Goat of Duty plays like the classic Quake – only with goats

Benedict Grothaus 7. May 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

Goat of Duty is a new shooter on the market where goats battle it out in fights reminiscent of the classic shooter Quake. Our author Benedict had the chance to play it. And it is as crazy as it sounds.

What is Goat of Duty? Goat of Duty is a multiplayer shooter that aims to build on the success of its genre predecessors. It was introduced in early May as a “crazy multiplayer shooter with goats.”

In fact, that is pretty much what it is. A multiplayer shooter where the main focus is on the action – and where I play as a goat. Why? Well, why not?

When is Goat of Duty coming out?Goat of Duty will be available on Steam. However, a specific release date is not yet known.

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How does Goat of Duty play?

First of all: I played Goat of Duty in its development phase. My impression of the game does not correspond to what the finished game can offer. In particular, I still missed the ability to play against human players. But even the existing bots that I shot at gave me a hard time.

This is how the levels are structured: The three available maps are roughly structured as you would expect from the classic shooter Quake or the relatively new successor Quake Champions.

There are many floating platforms, angles, and jump pads to navigate in three dimensions. Everything is incredibly fast, and health packs and weapons are available at certain locations for pickup and combat.

This is how the gameplay is: And it plays almost exactly like Quake. In the rounds, I jump and run across the maps trying to get to the good weapons before my opponents – preferably a rocket launcher, which has been the most effective so far. Other crazy weapons that I have discovered so far include:

a blade launcher that fires saw blades and launches enemies into the air
a grenade launcher
a kind of sonic weapon that pushes enemies back and off the map into nothingness
a truly nasty flamethrower

I haven’t been able to discover things like armor or wall jumps yet. However, the goats have the ability to perform headbutts. They charge at an enemy, deal significant damage, and if lucky, knock them into death.

How brutal is Goat of Duty: There is also plenty of blood and flying body parts like in Quake Champions. The goats can be decapitated, and when that happened to me, I was still able to hop around briefly in death. Grotesque but… funny.

The game is played in the only mode available to me, “Free for All” within a time limit. Whoever has the most points (kills) at the end of the time wins. The fact that I and my opponents are goats is barely noticeable. This “detail” often fades away in the heat of battle, and the shooting takes center stage.

This is how Goat of Duty looks

Graphically, Goat of Duty is not necessarily “realistic,” which would not fit the goat theme at all. The environment is colorful, a bit cartoony, and fits the bizarre idea of shooting goats.

It also runs very smoothly on a gaming PC at the highest resolution, which is necessary given the high speed.

These are cool features in the game

Aside from the fact that all players are goats, Goat of Duty offers some cool features:

with “Goatsumes” (skins), the appearance of the goats can be customized. Particularly cool: the “Fallgoat,” which is inspired by Fallout.
Statistics give an overview of how well you are playing
a proper metal soundtrack gives Goat of Duty a real Doom feeling
many weapons have alternative firing modes
there is a “Rage Quit” button. It does exactly that: You leave the game! Immediately and without further prompts.

Goat of Duty Goatsumes Fallgoat — The “Fallgoat” is likely a reference to Fallout. There is already the “Robogoat.”

Conclusion

For a few rounds, Goat of Duty is really entertaining simply because of its absurdity. Those who like Quake will surely appreciate the game more.

Disclaimer: Goat of Duty is published by Raiser Games in collaboration with Webedia. Mein-MMO belongs to the Webedia media group.

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That’s why one of the worst heroes in Apex Legends is now even worse

Jürgen Horn 7. May 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

In Apex Legends the big, fat hero Gibraltar has never had it easy. But due to a new nasty bug, even his previously useful ability is partly useless!

Why is Gibraltar a problem case? Gibraltar is a big, cheerful guy who has always been one of the more problematic heroes in the game. Because of his size, he has a wider hitbox and is thus much easier to hit.

For that, he received a buff that was supposed to make him tougher, but due to a bug, he took more damage instead of less. Now another bug has ruined one of his otherwise useful skills.

Gibraltar’s shield is bugged

What is the problem with the shield? Gibraltar is a tank who actually has good defensive skills. One of them is a shield dome that stops all incoming fire for 15 seconds.

However, you also cannot shoot out of the dome. It’s a great skill to protect yourself from long-range fire, revive allies, or defend important locations.

But as described in a Reddit thread with over 5,000 upvotes, the shield seems to be useless under certain conditions. A Gibraltar player used the shield to protect his team inside a building. However, it appeared the opponent was unaware of this.

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The enemy continued to cheerfully shoot through the shield with his Havoc gun and hit the defenseless team multiple times.

What could be behind the shield failure? The fire came from a Havoc, which is an energy weapon. Different ammunition types in Apex have different properties, so the Gibraltar player wondered: “Can the Havoc shoot through shields now?”.

That shouldn’t actually be the case, so another player speculated that it might be because the shield was deployed inside a building and the shooter was firing in from outside. This may have registered the shield as non-existent and thus ignored it. However, no further details could be determined.

Still, the insight remains that the already beleaguered Gibraltar cannot even reliably use his shield due to a bizarre bug. Gibraltar is likely to be even less popular than he already is.

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Patch 9 of Fallout 76 finally brings player shops – The patch notes

Noah Struthoff 7. May 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

In Fallout 76, Patch 9 is currently being rolled out on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The update brings long-awaited changes to the game. We show you the highlights.

This patch is about: Today, on May 7th, Fallout 76 went into maintenance mode at around 4 PM. Since then, the new Patch 9 has been applied, bringing a new quest line into the game.

How long will the maintenance last? The maintenance work is complete. You can log in and play.

How big is the patch? The size of the patch differs on consoles and PC:

On PC, the patch will be approximately 3.5 GB
The console version is 8 GB in size

Compared to the last patch in April , this one is significantly larger. There are also many more contents.

Fallout 76 – Patch Notes for Patch 9 of May 7 in English

New Quest Line – Always Upward: In this quest line, you can follow in the footsteps of the scouting pioneers and solve new tasks. To do so, you need to read special posters at train stations in Appalachia to become members of the Tadpole Order. The posters are also available for free in the Atom Shop for a little while.

Once you are a member of the order, you can participate in various mini-quests and earn badges that you can exchange for loot.

After completing the quest line, you will receive your first backpack. To do this, you need to be promoted to the rank of Opossum. Backpacks are also a new feature in Patch 9.

These are the backpacks from Patch 9: These backpacks were teased in advance and provide you with greater carrying capacities. You can thus expand your inventory.

In addition to the backpacks, there are also special mods that you can apply for them. For example, you can turn your backpack into a refrigerator so you can keep your food cool and make it last longer.

Finally, player vending machines are coming: Players have been waiting a long time for this innovation! With Patch 9, vending machines are coming into the game, where you can sell your items to other players.

You can place up to 4 of these machines in your C.A.M.P. and turn your unused items into caps. You can assign 30 items per machine and make a good profit.

Overall, you will receive 90% of the sale price. The remaining 10% goes to the economy system. These shops were so highly anticipated, that players briefly introduced them to the game themselves.

Legendary exchange machines are coming into the game: In addition to the vending machines, legendary exchange machines are also coming into the game. There you can exchange unused legendary items for a new currency: Legendary Tokens.

Fallout 76 legendary machines — At these machines at train stations, you can exchange.

With these tokens, you can buy other legendary items from a new “Legendary Merchant”. However, this merchant is not yet in the game and will not arrive in Fallout 76 until May 16. But you can already save some tokens for that.

What else is there? In addition to these major innovations, there are also many small improvements and fixes. A detailed listing of these changes can be found on the Fallout website.

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FIFA 19 TOTS: Here are the predictions for the Community Team of the Season

Julian Schröder 7. May 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 19, the Team of the Season starts on Friday. The first team will be chosen by the fans. Find out how the Community Team could look here.

What is the Community Team? This team was put together by the fans themselves. Voting was open until May 6 on futwiz.com and futhead.com. Players who showed outstanding performances in the 2018/2019 season, but never made it to a Team of the Week, were available for selection.

We will find out which 23 players received the most votes on Friday. However, we can already make predictions about which players could receive TOTS cards.

What are TOTS cards? During the TOTS event (Team of the Season), new TOTS teams are released weekly. The players from these teams receive significantly upgraded special cards.

The increase in stats is really enormous, with upgrades of 6-10 points in overall rating not being uncommon.

When is the release? The Community Team will be released on Friday, and we expect a release around 7 PM.

Then the cards will be available in packs for one week.

The prediction for the TOTS Community Team

These predictions come from futbin:

Goalkeeper:

GK: Marc Andre Ter-Stegen (FC Barcelona)
GK: Roman Bürki (Borussia Dortmund)
GK: Andre Onana (Ajax Amsterdam)

Defenders:

LB: Alex Telles (FC Porto)
CB: Niklas Süle (FC Bayern)
LB: Ismaily (Shakhtar Donetsk)
LB: Jerome Rousillon (VfL Wolfsburg)
RB: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Crystal Palace)
RB: James Tavernier (Rangers FC)

Midfielders:

CAM: Oscar (Shanghai SIPG FC)
CDM: Sergio Busquets (FC Barcelona)
CM: Allan (Napoli)
CM: Rodri (Atletico Madrid)
LW: Steven Bergwijn (PSV Eindhoven)
CM: Kevin Kampl (RB Leipzig)
CDM: Luka Milivojevic (Crystal Palace)
LM: Leandro Trossard (KRC Genk)
CDM: Callum McGregor (Celtic)

Forwards:

ST: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (L.A. Galaxy)
ST: Sebastian Haller (Eintracht Frankfurt)
ST: Lisandro Lopez (Racing Club)
ST: Jo (Nagoya Grampus)
ST: Mbaye Diagne (Galatasaray Istanbul)

Possible Bundesliga Players in the Community Team

These Bundesliga players are highly regarded:

Roman Bürki
Niklas Süle
Jerome Rousillon
Kevin Kampl
Sebastian Haller

How to get the new TOTS cards

From Packs: Starting Friday at 7 PM, the TOTS cards from the Community Team will be available in the following sets:

Gold Set (5,000 coins)
Premium Gold Set (7,500 coins)
or from other special sets

However, keep in mind that the chance of pulling TOTS cards is really very low.

On the transfer market: It is therefore wiser to look for your desired TOTS players on the transfer market. However, prices here, especially at the beginning of the TOTS event, are quite high.

Waiting a bit may be worthwhile, as the prices of TOTS cards drop significantly during the course of the event.

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Why the next announcement of Monster Hunter World is so important for the fans

Tarek Zehrer 7. May 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

Recently, it has been quite quiet about Monster Hunter World. Now the developers are returning from the silence with a Spring Update. Here’s why this is so important for the fans.

Here’s why fans are eagerly waiting for new information: It has been quite quiet about the online action RPG for 3 months.

Most recently, there was the popular Witcher Event,
and the Giant Jagras, where you could farm tons of loot.
On PC, there was a graphics update in the meantime
Otherwise, the last months have seen old events on repeat.
There have only been snippets of information regarding the Iceborne DLC since the announcement.
Many are also impatiently waiting for the battle-hardened Nergigante.

The game is still popular among fans, especially the PC version. This was released later and mods contribute to long-term motivation.

Now the developers have announced the “Spring Update Reveal”, which many fans are already very excited about.

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Players are wondering what’s coming next

What fans hope for: In the MHW subreddit, many are already speculating about what to expect from the stream. There are also some reactions under the stream announcement on Twitter.

Some assume that there will be new information about the Iceborne DLC.
They are also hoping that the battle-hardened Nergigante will finally be introduced.
Generally, fans are excited that there will soon be news.

For many, it doesn’t matter, as long as there’s something to do again soon.

News from Iceborne?

Here’s why Iceborne is so important for the fans: Iceborne is the first expansion for Monster Hunter World. The paid DLC brings several new contents, including a new “quest rank”.

If you have ever played a G-version of a Monster Hunter title, you know roughly what to expect in terms of scope with Iceborne:

a new region
new monsters
new equipment
a new campaign

It will probably be a massive add-on. Therefore, players can hardly wait for any information that sweetens the waiting time.

When will Iceborne be released? The DLC is planned for fall 2019. However, the battle-hardened Nergigante should come first.

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What about the battle-hardened Nergigante?

Here’s why many hope for new information about Nergigante: Since the end of last year, there has really been no new information about the tougher version of the Elder Dragon.

Moreover, the Nergigante is quite a popular monster that serves as the flagship of Monster Hunter World. It is also the last announced “new” content for MHW until Iceborne is released.

When can we expect the Nergigante? So far, it is only known that it is supposed to appear in spring 2019. According to Capcom’s schedule, it is about time to present it.

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The Spring Update Reveal

What is the Spring Update actually? So far, it is mainly known that it is a live stream. Several developers, including producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, will be present.

What is the Spring Update about? According to Destructoid.com, the stream will cover upcoming content and events. This is sparking a lot of speculation and desires among fans.

When and where will the stream take place? Here, the Spring Update will take place on the night of May 9th to Friday, May 10th at 1 AM. If you can’t watch it live, expect the first information in the morning.

You can watch the stream on Twitch.tv. The English stream will likely also be streamed on YouTube. Currently, only the Japanese YouTube stream has been announced.

This will be a pre-recorded session lasting about 35 minutes.

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Steam hit Mordhau has sold half a million copies – Why is everyone celebrating it?

Benedict Grothaus 7. May 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

The new Steam hit Mordhau has already sold over 500,000 copies. This was revealed in an open letter from the developers. They thank the community and share their plans for what is to come. But how did Mordhau become so popular?

This is how popular Mordhau is: Mordhau was released on April 29, 2019. After just over a week, the new hit has already recorded over 500,000 sold copies on Steam. According to steamcharts, over 60,000 players were playing Mordhau simultaneously at times.

Currently, Mordhau is still at rank 1 of the global top sellers on Steam. (As of May 7 at 4:30 PM) For the indie team of Triternion, who developed Mordhau, this is an “incredible” success that the team “still cannot fully realize”.

The rush on the servers of Mordhau was so great shortly after release that there were some connection issues. These have since been resolved, but they show that the success probably surprised the creators as well.

What players like about Mordhau: The reason for the rising popularity is mainly the features that Mordhau offers. These include:

many options for customizing your classes
dozens of weapons and various armor classes
different game modes such as Battle Royale or Deathmatch
own servers
completely crazy weapons like lutes and frying pans
exciting gameplay with “Friendly Fire”, siege equipment and horses

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In addition, the gameplay and graphics of Mordhau simply convince many fans. For a multiplayer game with up to 64 players per server and countless weapons, Mordhau still looks quite good and runs smoothly.

The different weapons with their unique playstyles and various modes and functions are also well received. Many fans simply enjoy that a sword fighting game offers so much variety and yet realistic combat.

This is how Mordhau is received in the community

The reviews for Mordhau on Steam are currently at 76% positive. (“mostly positive”) Our readers at MeinMMO also share positive opinions about Mordhau:

Ultra cool game! I can’t wait for the rush to be over and the few small issues to be fixed. I will probably have countless hours of fun with it.
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After I got the game yesterday and gave it a try, I have to say that it absolutely delivers on the first impression. With a well-thought-out combat system that thankfully isn’t a hack & slash, it has a steep learning curve when facing a good player in 1v1 who does more than just hammer the left mouse button.
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What’s next for Mordhau?

In the message from Triternion, some plans for Mordhau’s future have already been revealed. Among other things, two new maps named Castello and Feitoria are already in the works.

In addition, one of the initial problems regarding the distribution of experience points and gold will be addressed once again. Compensation for players will come with the next patch.

At the moment, critical bugs are more of a focus, but work is already being done on new modes.

Above all, ranked
and competitive modes will be introduced, starting with 1v1 duels.
However, there is no date for the release yet.

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Anthem: Update 1.1.1 is coming today and removing Elysian Store – Patch Notes

Micha Deckert 7. May 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Anthem is getting a new update today. Patch 1.1.1 brings several bug fixes but also removes a feature that was recently added to the game.

New patch is coming: As Community Manager Jesse Anderson announced, BioWare will deploy a new patch for Anthem today, on May 7th. Update 1.1.1 will bring some bug fixes but will not include new content. Instead, the Elysian Chests are being removed, which were only added to the game with one of the recent updates.

The patch will be available for download around 5:00 PM German time. No downtime is expected. However, players will need to download the new update before they can continue playing.

The update is approximately 1.7 GB in size and has version number 1.11 on PlayStation 4.

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This is what the new patch brings: The patch notes for the new update are quite concise but do bring some improvements. A few particularly annoying display bugs are now being addressed.

These are the patch notes for Update 1.1.1/1.11:

A bug is fixed that caused weapon and component values to not display correctly.
A bug is fixed that caused the power level of your Javelin (rarity) to not be calculated correctly based on equipped items.
An audio issue in the Spanish and French versions of the new stronghold “The Sunken Cell” is being fixed.
A problem is fixed that caused a slight delay in the deconstruction of items at the end of an expedition.
Partially defeated creatures will no longer drop loot from previously defeated enemies.
[PC Only] The deconstruction of items at the end of an expedition now requires holding down the corresponding mouse button.

This is why cosmetic chests are being removed: Along with the patch notes, BioWare announced that the Elysian Chests, which were only added to Anthem with Patch 1.04/1.06, will be removed with the upcoming update. Players who still have Elysian Keys should use them before the update.

As the Community Manager stated in the Anthem subreddit, it was planned from the beginning that the Elysian Chests are a temporary feature. The cosmetic chests may return to the game at a later time.

This is what players are saying: Some players are disappointed that BioWare is once again not addressing the loot with the patch. Some freelancers are bothered that the developers even fixed an exploit that allowed players to get more loot.

However, the removal of the Elysian Chests is particularly poorly received. Although there was a countdown in the game that was displayed with the contents of the cosmetic chests, many players assumed that after the timer ended, the contents of the chests would change and not that they would disappear entirely.

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That’s why Fortnite fans are currently searching dictionaries due to Season 9

Jürgen Horn 7. May 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale the 2nd teaser for Season 9 has appeared. It shows a woman with a futuristic helmet and a letter. Therefore, fans are currently speculating about which word Epic wants to convey.

What does the 2nd teaser for Season 9 show? A teaser for Season 9 has surfaced again on Twitter. This time, a woman with a helmet can be seen. She appears positive and confident.

This time the inscription reads “The Future is bright”, which translates to “The future is bright”. This contrasts with “The Future is Unknown” from the 1st teaser.

https://twitter.com/FortniteGame/status/1125762529458819074

Who is the woman with the helmet? As is customary in Fortnite, the helmet wearer is likely to be one of the new skins. The helmet somewhat resembles the following characters from other games and pop culture franchises:

The Doom Marine has a similar helmet
The same goes for the helmet of Capcom character Mega Man
The helmets of Antman and Wasp from the Marvel Universe also look somewhat similar to the helmet in the game.

What else can be seen? The most exciting detail in the teaser is that it likely contains a letter. The background seems to transition into a large “E”.

Against this background, it also becomes apparent that the first teaser, with a bit of imagination, showed a large “N”. Thus, both teasers in chronological order form an “NE”.

Therefore, many fans on Reddit have already sifted through dictionaries and relevant databases, finding all sorts of words that start with “NE” and have 3 or 4 letters.

Since Season 9 is coming on Thursday, a maximum of 4 teasers are expected to emerge, which would correspond to 4 letters. The most prominent words currently are:

New
Near
Next

Many fans also suspect that the word can be connected to the previously used phrase “The Future is …”, which probably speaks the most for Near. This would mean, “The future is near!”.

Others, however, believe that the map is entirely new, meaning “new”, or that a new map will come.

A jokester on Twitter speculates the word “NERF” and specifically refers to the controversial return of the drum gun.

What is the theme of Season 9? All this talk of the future reinforces the theory that Season 9 will have a futuristic and science fiction theme. Perhaps the two recently destroyed places Tilted Towers and Retail Row will then be rebuilt as futuristic metropolises.

Everything we already know about Season 9 can be found here:

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