Dead by Daylight could soon get the killer from “Scream”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Datamining and rumors are once again swirling around Dead by Daylight. Most assume that “Ghostface” from Scream will soon become the killer.

Although the “Mid-Chapter-Patch” for Dead by Daylight has not yet been released, there are already a lot of theories about who the next killer in the 4vs1 horror game could be. Current theories are pointing towards “Ghostface,” the killer from the Scream films.

What speaks for Ghostface? What speaks for Ghostface is primarily the long-held wish of the community. After all, the Scream films have long been cult classics and for many are the epitome of horror/slasher movies. However, there are also a few telling tweets that hint at Ghostface.

Scream Killer Movie 1

This tweet sparked the rumors: Last year, user TheWorldOfRSB tweeted at R.J. Torbert, expressing that he would love to see all the cool killers in Dead by Daylight and wondered if Ghostface could also be part of it.

R.J. Torbert is the designer of the Ghostface mask and holds the rights to the design. Therefore, it would make sense that the developers of Dead by Daylight had to negotiate with him as well.

Torbert reacted to the tweet last year and said:

“… I’m working on it … stay tuned … actually… when the time comes … I’ll let you make the first announcement…. how does that sound to you?”

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Almost a year later, on April 1st, there was a tweet from R.J. Torbert, explaining:

“On May 28, TheWorldOfRSB will make a big announcement about Ghostface. One must always keep their promises.

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The timing would be perfect: The date aligns perfectly with the next chapter of Dead by Daylight. Because if the current Mid-Chapter-Patch goes live next week, there would be exactly 4 weeks between the announcement and the next PTR. The latter would then be active for two weeks and go live in mid-June – thus, Dead by Daylight would be perfectly in sync with the rhythm the developers have maintained for a year.

The only downside is that the tweet comes from April 1 and may just be a non-resolved April Fool’s joke. However, this seems unlikely.

What speaks against Ghostface? However, there are also a few arguments that speak against the Scream killer. Dead by Daylight already has a killer with Legion that has a very similar concept. Just as Ghostface is a different killer in each Scream film, “The Legion” from Dead by Daylight is a killer with many faces. For many fans, the release of these two killers would be too close together because they have almost identical concepts.

However, this was not an issue with Leatherface either. This killer from Texas Chainsaw Massacre has the same concept as the “Hillbilly” – essentially, two very similar killers.

Datamining finds first sound files: First concrete hints of a new killer have already been detected in the files of the upcoming patch. There are new sound files that may relate to the new killer and its abilities. However, many players note that the sounds would rather fit something alien-like. You’d better listen to them yourself:

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As new details become known or an official announcement is pending, we will, of course, keep you informed.

Which killer would you most like to see next in Dead by Daylight? Who would fit well into the world of the Entity?

Have you seen that the cutest killer in Dead by Daylight is getting nerfed?

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Destiny 2 loses more high-ranking developers – Fans are worried

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 2 minutes

After two top talents have already left Bungie in recent weeks, Destiny 2 now has more high-profile departures to report.

More departures at Bungie: Although personnel changes are nothing unusual in the gaming industry, some fans of Destiny 2 are still worried.

Because more familiar faces in important positions have left the studio. Just recently, the sandbox designers and balancing experts Josh Hamrick and Jon Weisnewski left.

These developers have now left Bungie

In total, three developers have recently left the studio.

Who is it about? The most notable departure is probably former raid design lead Joe Blackburn. He announced his last day at Bungie on April 26. He was promoted to design lead of Destiny 2 only a few months ago.

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In the community, Blackburn was very popular. He was significantly responsible for the direction and design of the Destiny 2 raids such as Last Wish and served as the spokesperson for the raid team in numerous live streams and ViDocs.

Simultaneously with Blackburn, another key developer has left – senior writer of Destiny 2, Jill Scharr. She has been responsible for the story and lore of the game for over 4 years.

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A few days ago, it was revealed that Claude Jerome, who was seen in several live streams and ViDocs for Forsaken and the Annual Pass, has also left the studio.

He was employed as a staff gameplay designer at Bungie and was responsible for combat design, among other things. Although there wasn’t a tweet or official message, his Twitter profile states in the description “…formerly at Bungie…”.

Why the departures? Such personnel changes are common in this industry. However, due to the separation between Bungie and Activision, many fans are nervous and see the numerous departures of late as a bad sign.

The community has its own theories. Some suspect that the developers in Destiny 2 or due to the separation from Activision see no future and are looking for something else. Others speculate that some of these people may have fallen victim to the restructuring at Bungie.

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Others emphasize that it is common in developer circles to dedicate oneself to new projects after a certain time. Additionally, the work on the content of the Annual Pass for year 2 is now almost complete. Developers often use reaching such milestones to begin new career chapters.

And at least in the case of Joe Blackburn, this seems to actually be the case. He openly contradicted the numerous conspiracy theories and statements like “Crisis at Bungie”. He justified his departure with a great new opportunity that has now opened up for him in Santa Monica.

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Although Blackburn did not get more specific, numerous high-profile developer studios are based in Santa Monica – including

  • Sony Santa Monica
  • Riot Games
  • Treyarch
  • or Naughty Dog

How the other two departures, Jerome and Scharr, will fare is currently hard to assess. However, Claude Gerome has retweeted a lot of things from the Sony Santa Monica Studio. Some fans therefore assume that he might possibly be settling at Sony.

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What do you think of the departures? Do you see any reason for concern? Or is it just normal personnel rotation?

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Dank des Workshops in Overwatch kann Bastion bald Torbjörns verschießen

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The Overwatch community has taken a closer look at the new Workshop and created their own game modes. We want to briefly introduce the funniest of them.

For a few days now, there has been a new PTR from Overwatch with a fresh mode where fans can let loose. In the Workshop, players create their own game modes or even prototypes of their own heroes. The most interesting and funniest creations so far we want to briefly introduce to you – this includes a paintball mode, a MOBA variant, and finally a new hero that shoots with Swedes.

Paintball with Ana

The player JinkoNorray introduced his modified version of “Ana Paintball” on Reddit. It is played on the Eichenwald map in deathmatch mode. All players must play Ana and a hit is immediately fatal. But apart from that, there are some changes to keep the tension up.

  • If you stay in zoom mode for more than 3 seconds, you will be stunned.
  • If you reach 15 kills, you will be “on fire” and easier to spot for other players.
  • At 20 kills, players are revealed and displayed through walls.
  • If you are only 1 kill away from victory, you will get an additional skull symbol.
  • The last kill for victory can only be made with a sleep dart.
Enhanced Ana Paintball mode I made in the workshop! I added jump pads and more! from r/Overwatch

If you enjoy funny sniper duels, you will love this mode once it is available on the live servers. The mode got its “Paintball” name because every hit is fatal – just like in paintball.

Overwatch as MOBA

Starhunter999999 has done something completely different and tried to turn Overwatch into a MOBA. So far, it works surprisingly well, even if some features are still missing. For example, each team has a main base and several towers. The towers must be destroyed before the base can be taken out.

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However, the mode has even more MOBA features:

  • Using an emote teleports the player back to their own base.
  • There is a leveling system with experience points. Players can upgrade three different attributes:
    • Damage
    • Health Points
    • Movement Speed
  • A healing fountain in the middle of the map ensures constant action
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This mode is not fully complete yet. Currently, it is not possible to program minions that move along their “lanes” in waves. Here, fans hope that more options will be made available.

A Bastion that fires Torbjörns

Lastly, something rather silly. The player DarkyPaky has created a new “hero” that many players have surely secretly wished for. Don’t you think it’s unfair that Torbjörn always throws his turrets, but there is no turret that throws Torbjörn?

If so (and what other answer could there be?), then this clip is for you. DarkyPaky has created a Bastion in siege mode that fires Torbjörns.

I made bastion Fire Torbjorns that lock onto their target! from r/Overwatch

The Torbjörns are permanently in “Overload” mode and attack enemies with melee attacks. And because that is not enough, the Torbjörns are also homing.

If that isn’t a promising hero concept, we don’t know what is.

How do you like these game modes and the possibilities that the Workshop offers? Will there surely be cool projects coming out of this? Or do you find it rather silly and annoying?

There is also a “Battle Royale” mode available there already.

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Shroud shows how powerful the new Longbow in Apex Legends really is

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

After a brief hiatus from Apex Legends, top streamer Shroud has returned to the game. He demonstrated live on Twitch why he is considered one of the best players, single-handedly taking out a squad with the revamped Longbow DMR.

This is what Shroud did: Initially, Shroud wanted to take a break from Apex Legends but then returned to the game. In one match, Shroud eliminated an entire opposing team by himself in just a few seconds.

He only used a Thermite grenade, the Longbow DMR, and an R-99. Both are weapons that rank high on the tier list. He quickly took out one player with the Longbow after placing Thermite in the area.

He then dispatched the second opponent with impressively good track aim from the R-99, before eliminating the last player of the squad with the Longbow.

Shroud celebrates in his stream: “That was extremely average, but I just wanted to go a little crazy.”

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Why is the Longbow so good? The scene shows that the Longbow DMR is currently an extremely strong weapon with enormous damage output even at medium range in Apex Legends.

In the last big patch, it received a minor overhaul:

  • the firing rate was increased from 1.2 to 1.6
  • the base magazine size was increased by 1
  • the magazines got even larger
    • Level 1: from 6 to 8
    • Level 2: from 8 to 10
    • Level 3: from 10 to 12
  • the recoil was reduced and damage to leg shots is now less severely diminished

Due to this update, the Longbow has become one of the most popular weapons, now often referred to as “overpowered”. Shroud demonstrated in another scene that the Longbow can even eliminate opponents with a single shot early in the game.

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What use are the buffs to the Longbow? Of course, the Longbow, as a sniper rifle, still requires good aiming skills. However, with the higher cadence, it is now easier to hit with the Longbow.

On consoles, there is even a way to aim more accurately. Some fans on reddit recommend using the “Fine Aim” setting for aiming. (via Dexerto)

Apex Legends Controller Eim Eisntellungen

“Fine Aim” is specifically designed for small adjustments while aiming, while the also popular “Steady” tries to combine control and quick aiming.

The Longbow is a topic of controversial discussion among many players. Other topics receive a lot of praise:

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The weakest items in The Division 2 have real counterparts

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 2 minutes

Bad equipment from real life served as inspiration for the worst gear in The Division 2. How did that happen?

This gear is about: Have you ever looked at the item descriptions of the white starter gear in The Division 2? If not, you’re probably like most fans.

Most players likely missed these details. The vast majority of agents simply wanted to get better gear and quickly replaced the white equipment.

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There are some texts that might make you smile – especially if you have served yourself.

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What do the descriptions say? For example, the mask description says: “Should protective masks really let through so much dust?”

The gloves state: “Always a bit damp, even after drying.”

Here are some more examples:

  • Backpack: Any other backpack would be more comfortable to carry
  • Body armor: Might stop a bullet. But cardboard can do that too, if you’re lucky
  • Holster: Keeps the pistol almost always where it should be
  • Knee pads: Primarily protect the shins instead of the knees

In principle, all of these texts suggest: “Please replace me as soon as possible” and do not show the starter gear in a particularly good light. That was probably intentional and had a reason.

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How did these descriptions come about? The reason for the quirky descriptions of the starter gear in The Division 2 was revealed by the game designer Rasmus Künstlicher in the current edition of “State of the Game.” Künstlicher was personally responsible for these texts.

The descriptions are based on his experiences during military service. The worst gear in the game – i.e. the beginner sets – therefore have real-life counterparts. The texts are inspired by stories that Künstlicher experienced during his training and deployment in Afghanistan with poor standard military equipment.

For example, his gloves caused a lot of frustration. They were always damp – no matter how long you dried them. No one ever understood why. His knee pads always slipped and protected more of his shins than his knees, which “will never be the same again.” The backpacks were anything but comfortable.

Not everything was bad, Künstlicher says. However, the most formative experiences of that time are now reflected in the item descriptions of the starter gear.

While we’re on the subject of gear:

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Who will be the new raid boss in Pokémon GO? Here are the hottest candidates

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

Tomorrow, on April 29, Giratina will disappear from the raids in Pokémon GO. The question remains which Pokémon will take its place. We present to you some candidates.

What are these candidates? Many players have already theorized about which legendary Pokémon will enter the raids in May. Some speculate about completely new Pokémon from the 4th generation or returning ones that might become Shiny.

So far, these are just theories. Nothing has been confirmed yet. By tomorrow, April 29, at 10 PM, we will know more. Giratina will then depart.

These are the hottest candidates

The return of the legendary cats: In May, Raikou, Suicune, and Entei will disappear from the research breakthrough, where they have been available for months.

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This is what the 3 Shinys look like.

One might also explain the disappearance by stating that they are returning to raids and will be available as Shiny. They are not currently available as Shiny. It is quite possible that a big cat, or even all of them at once, will appear in raids.

The return of the three Regis: Similar to the legendary cats, Regice, Registeel, and Regirock might also return. They have also been removed from the research breakthrough.

Shiny Regis
These are the 3 Shinys of the Regis

It is therefore also conceivable that they will return to raids as Shinys.

The first appearance of the Lake Trio: The Lake Trio Selfe, Tobutz, and Vesprit already caused a stir at the Christmas event, where the 3 Pokémon appeared in the announcement image for the event. However, they have not appeared yet.

Seen Trio
This is the Lake Trio

It is certainly possible that Niantic will gradually introduce the 3 Pokémon from the 4th generation into the game.

Regigigas comes to Pokémon GO: Another hot candidate is another Regi. Regigigas is a Normal type and can know a variety of different attacks.

Regigigas
This is what Regigigas looks like

It is, alongside the Lake Trio, the only legendary Pokémon from the 4th generation that is still missing.

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This Pokémon is also likely to come: For the upcoming Ground event, which starts on April 29, Groudon might return as a raid boss.

To do this, players must have collected enough trash beforehand. The current interim status was still not sufficient. If 7000 players collect trash, Groudon will appear in the raids.

These Pokémon are unlikely to come: Pokémon like Darkrai or Arceus belong to the mysterious Pokémon. They have always been brought into the game with special research or through EX raids. Therefore, one can expect less of these Pokémon.

Which Pokémon do you wish to see as the next raid boss?

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How BioWare Plans to Improve Anthem: Fixing Bugs, Reworking Loot, Introducing Test Servers

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

In Anthem , BioWare presented their plans on how they want to improve the game in the coming weeks. Instead of new features, they are addressing persistent issues with loot and bugs. A test server is expected to be introduced.

Last week, BioWare explained in a post (via reddit), how the upcoming period for Anthem is supposed to unfold and what BioWare’s main focus is.

The reporting has mainly focused on the negatives: Numerous features planned for April will not appear on schedule. Also, the critical feature Cataclysm, scheduled for May, seems to be at risk.

But what is BioWare doing instead? What does BioWare prioritize?

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Test server coming: As a first measure, BioWare plans to introduce a test server where players can test new content before it goes live.

The server is called PFE (Player Feedback Environment). Through the server, players will have the opportunity to test new content and features and then inform BioWare about what is enjoyable and what is not.

The test server for Anthem is initially planned only for PC. This suggests that there may be a chance to expand it to PS4 and Xbox One in the long term.

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Changing communication: BioWare states that they do not want to talk about things too early anymore.

There are too many factors that could lead to plans being changed again, such as bugs, stability issues, player feedback, or difficulties with a feature.

Therefore, BioWare wants to talk about things only when they are almost finished.

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BioWare’s focus: Currently, BioWare believes it is best to focus on four things:

  • Fixing bugs
  • Increasing stability
  • Improving the flow of the game
  • And improving the loot in the endgame of Anthem and the progression systems

They are currently working on these aspects and have therefore decided to postpone the features. As soon as they have more information, they want to share it.

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Clear parallels to The Division 2

What’s behind it: BioWare is essentially doing the same as Massive did with The Division 2. A planned content update for The Division 2 was also postponed, a test server was set up, and Massive aims to address the nagging issues in a large patch and change half of the game.

However, the situation differs in two important aspects:

  • The Division 2 had a “strong campaign” and a functioning loot system
  • Additionally, the test server for The Division 2 is already live, and there is a rough timeline for what to expect next and a fairly detailed plan for how The Division 2 will change

Although Anthem was released a month before The Division 2, it is currently far behind. One of the major criticisms following BioWare’s plan presentation is the absence of a timeline indicating when progress should come.

However, BioWare apparently wants to avoid mentioning such a timeline because they fear they might have to change plans and disappoint players as a result.

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Borderlands 3 has 25 times more unique weapon sounds than part 2 - Wants even more

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The weapons in Borderlands 3 will have over 7500 different and unique sounds, says a developer. That is 25 times more than the predecessor Borderlands 2, and even more are planned.

The Senior Sound Designer of Gearbox Software, Joshua Davidson, tweeted about the development of Borderlands 3. According to Davidson, as of April 28, 2019, Borderlands 3 is supposed to already have over 7500 unique .wav files (audio files) for weapons, and the developers are “not finished yet.”

As a comparison, Davidson draws Borderlands 2. The predecessor was released with only 300 audio files that were meant to cover all weapons and manufacturers.

https://twitter.com/JoshuaDav/status/1121581423792672768

What does this mean for the game? Borderlands 3, like its predecessors, works with many different weapons, ammo types, and elements. The well-known element “Slag” from part 2 has been replaced with a new element called “Radiation”.

Thanks to the audio files that weapons are now getting, all firearms and presumably the elements will have their own distinctive sounds.

This primarily serves to make the weapons even more unique in the game. Perhaps some fans will even choose their weapon in the game based on the very special “PEW” sound.

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The weapons of the new faction Children of the Vault

What weapons are there? The exact number of weapons is still unknown, but there are supposed to be over a billion different weapons. Nine weapon manufacturers have already been introduced whose weapons you can acquire in Borderlands 3 and which have unique properties.

The weapon manufacturers provide you with various types of weapons. In the predecessor, these were archetypes like:

  • Sniper rifles
  • Assault rifles
  • Shotguns, etc.

The weapons of a special manufacturer look very unique and may become very important in Borderlands 3. Furthermore, weapons have already been shown in the trailer that have legs and can chase their opponents and apparently even insult them.

Borderlands 3 Guns with Legs

Just here, there is great potential for dozens of audio files that could give the “guns with legs” some profane words in their barrels.

Are you also excited about Borderlands 3?

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Those who were banned for nude mods in WoW might get away with a warning

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Recently, several players in World of Warcraft were banned for using partially harmless mods. These bans have now been lifted by Blizzard, provided the mods were indeed harmless.

Who was unbanned? Players who used certain graphic mods in World of Warcraft are likely to have been freed from the recently imposed ban. The ban has been converted into a warning, which will instead be issued to players.

It concerns the use of certain mods that alter the character models of World of Warcraft. Although Blizzard does not specify any examples, it likely includes among other things:

  • Nude mods, for example for specific roleplay
  • Adjustment of female breasts
  • Modification and alteration of certain armor
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Who remains banned? According to Blizzard, mods for automating processes and abilities were also discovered during the ban wave. At least all users of these “bots” remain banned.

Why were players banned at all? The original ban due to these nude mods was justified by Blizzard with “botting”, meaning the use of third-party software that automated processes.

The bans for many players were imposed because the visual adjustments were also used to gain a gameplay advantage, not just for cosmetic change. Some players have used the mods to:

  • Make flags larger in battlegrounds and make carriers easier to spot
  • Make herbs appear larger for easier gathering
  • Invade restricted areas

These players received bans from Blizzard ranging from 30 to 549 days (via wowhead). Most players received a ban of 180 days. The use of any such mods is generally prohibited and has so far, if at all, only been tolerated.

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This is what Blizzard says: In response to the bans, Community Manager Kaivax in the official WoW forum made a statement. He writes:

Upon closer inspection, we noticed that some of the banned accounts had merely made client-side model adjustments. Therefore, this time we would prefer to respond with a warning rather than a ban.

WoW Forum post Kaivax on nude mod bans

What should I do if I am affected? Your ban should have been lifted by now. If that is not the case, and you really only used harmless mods, you should contact support.

However, using such software still violates the terms of service of World of Warcraft. Therefore, Blizzard expects players to remove the corresponding software. Otherwise, the accounts will be subject to further actions.

If such software is detected on the accounts again, Blizzard will sanction it this time with higher penalties, regardless of the type of mod.

Some of the mods have simply changed the appearance of armor to make it look less silly:

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ESO: Developers shamelessly use their cats for sweet PR purposes

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

In The Elder Scrolls Online , the cat-like Khajiit will soon play a significant role. Therefore, the developers’ cats were a major source of inspiration. ZeniMax is currently utilizing the cute cats for an adorable PR campaign.

What do cats have to do with ESO? In the upcoming Addon Elsweyr the Khajiit will take the lead role. They are a race of intelligent cat-like beings.

Some of them, the Alfiq, are indistinguishable from ordinary house cats. They wear special clothes and can speak.

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That’s why developers are posting cat pictures: Real-life cats were a major source of inspiration for the developers. Those who had a house cat at home probably observed them well and incorporated their experiences into the design of the Alfiq.

So that you know which cute cats were the inspiration for the Alfiq, the developers published pictures of their cats on the ZeniMax developer blog. From the names, it’s clear that game designers probably never completely leave their profession behind.

Especially Skooma (a drug of the cats in the game) is an interesting name for the cat of an ESO developer. We have compiled the cat pictures for you here in a gallery:

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    Z’har Queso-ja of House Purratheon
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    Vasilisa the Beautiful
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    Tutti
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    Skooma
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    Rex
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    Ollie
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    Alex
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    Madame Snow Paws Flufferbutt Ph.D
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    Lord Kingsley III
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    Glados

Cat Content for Everyone!

Here’s how to turn your cat into a Khajiit: As a special bonus, the developers created a graphic mask where you can also dress your kitty in Alfiq outfits. You can find the two graphics on the ESO blog. There is a template with a turban and a template with a kind of tiara.

Just copy your cat pictures in there and post them on the ESO Twitter channel with the hashtag #CatsofZOS.

Why should I post my cat? Is there something to win? No, there’s nothing for the cat campaign; it’s just for fun. But there can never be enough cat content. So feel free to post your cat pictures on Twitter or show them to us here in the comments.

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    Lizzy with her new tiara.
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    Cleo with turban: “Do you want to buy Skooma?”

I, Jürgen, will go first and post my two cats Cleo and Lizzy as Alfiq.

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These are probably the 3 new gear sets from The Division 2: names and values

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

Looks like The Division 2 will soon get three new gear sets. Corresponding blueprints are already available on the test servers (PTS). We summarize all known details for you.

These sets are about: On April 27, blueprints for a total of 3 new gear sets were found on the PC-exclusive test servers (PTS) of The Division 2. These include

  • the “Aces & Eights” set
  • the “Tip of the Spear” set
  • and the “Negotiators Dilemma” set

The interesting thing is: The sets seem to be specifically aimed at the three specializations of The Division 2.

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What are gear sets anyway? Basically, they are 6-piece armor sets. The more pieces of a set you have equipped, the more bonuses of the corresponding set are unlocked for the bearer. Two pieces of a set are required to unlock the first bonus.

These are the 3 new gear sets in The Division 2

This is how the sets were discovered: Currently, there are three new projects on the test servers that reward you with blueprints for the three new sets. Besides the names, the talent bonuses can also be viewed.

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Source: Soulless_Baby on YouTube

How exactly to obtain the required materials is not yet known. Some players speculate that they might be available in the upcoming raid.

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Keep in mind: This is a feature of the PTR server. Until a real release, a lot could still change.

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In addition, many fans are puzzling over how exactly some bonuses of the sets work. Because there has not been an official explanation until now. However, some bonuses are hard to understand and comprehend in their description.

Aces & Eights – The set for the sharpshooter

Who is this set for? This set is mainly aimed at the sharpshooter specialization. Because the set bonuses for 5 and 6 pieces can only be unlocked with this specialization.

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This is what the set can do: Aces & Eights currently offers the following bonuses:

  • 2/6: +20% weapon handling
  • 3/6: +20% precision
  • 4/6: +10% sniper rifle damage
  • 5/6: Dead Man’s Hand – Turns over a card by shooting an enemy with a sniper rifle. Headshots turn over 2 cards. The turned cards can grant a bonus: A Full House refills your weapon and stops ammunition consumption for 10 seconds. Four of a Kind grants 30% bonus armor for 10 seconds. Aces & Eights (two Aces, two Eights) grants the next 5 bullets 100% damage
  • 6/6: Sheriff’s Favour: The effects of Dead Man’s Hand are transferred to all your group/raid members

What exactly the cards are about (apart from the poker analogy) and how this mechanic works is currently unknown.

Where does the name come from? “Aces & Eights” is known as the Dead Man’s Hand, with two 8s and two Aces in poker (the 5th card is unknown).

It is said to be the hand held by the gunslinger “Wild Bill Hickok” when he was shot in the back by a stranger in 1876. Since then, the combination has been known as the “Dead Man’s Hand”.

Tip of the Spear – The set for the survival specialist

Who is this set for? This set is mainly aimed at the survival specialist specialization. Because the set bonuses for 5 and 6 pieces can only be unlocked with this specialization.

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This is what the set can do: Tip of The Spear currently offers the following bonuses:

  • 2/6: +20% Applicator skill power
  • 3/6: +20% cooldown reduction
  • 4/6: +20% protection against elite
  • 5/6: Electromagnetic Trigger – The crossbow bolts are equipped with proximity fuses. Upon impact, the bolts trigger a 9-meter pulse
  • 6/6: Aggressive Recon – When you kill an enemy, a small pulse is emitted from their position. Group and raid members deal 20% additional damage to enemies marked by the pulse

What does the name mean? “Tip of the Spear” is the spear tip. In military jargon, these are the first soldiers to enter a conflict zone.

Negotiators Dilemma – The set for the destruction expert

Who is this set for? This set is mainly aimed at the destruction expert specialization. Because the set bonuses for 5 and 6 pieces can only be unlocked with this specialization.

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This is what the set can do: Negotiators Dilemma currently offers the following bonuses:

  • 2/6: 10,000 armor on kill
  • 3/6: +30% life energy
  • 4/6: +30% resistance against explosions
  • 5/6: Blowback – Shoot a grenade at the target that destroyed your armor. Can be triggered every 3 seconds.
  • 6/6: Press Home The Advantage – Explosions triggered by the bearer stack into a Grenadier buff. Each stack grants group/raid members +10% explosive damage and the bearer 10% bonus armor for 10 seconds

What does the name mean? In a negotiation, the negotiator chooses between two strategies:

  • “cooperative” solution, then he seeks the best solution for both parties – he tries to make the pie bigger
  • or a “competitive” solution, which aims to manipulate the other side so that he gets the outcome he wants – he tries to ensure that he gets the biggest piece of the pie

A negotiator must pursue one of the strategies or decide on a mix.

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Fortnite is allegedly planning a massive in-game vote on which of 6 items returns

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

Dataminers have discovered an upcoming event for Fortnite . In the Nexus event, you might be able to decide whether one of 6 old items from the vault will return to the game.

What indicates the vote? The dataminer “Lucas7yoshi” has discovered a lot about the Nexus event in the current patch. He released a video that shows 6 well-known items from Fortnite that are no longer in the game.

The items are in the “vault” of Fortnite – where items that Epic has removed have landed, to revise them and possibly bring them back.

It is now suspected that players in Fortnite will be given the choice of which of these items they want back.

These are the 6 items:

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The return of planes would be a real *surprise.

That’s why this event could be so interesting

Check out the find here: The dataminer posted a video on his Twitter account that hints at this event.

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If you click on the link in the tweet, you will go to the video.

This would make the event interesting: If players can indeed decide which item they want to bring back into the game, then Epic pulls off a clever move.

Some of these items are controversial:

If Epic unilaterally brought these items back, the uproar would certainly be great.

However, if the community decides for the Infinity Blade, Epic can say: “You chose!” and be off the hook.

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This shows the Infinity Blade in the dataminer’s video

In the last weeks, there has been much criticism of Epic’s decisions, so it would now be wise to let the community vote. This way, they could better position themselves with the player base.

Where could the event take place? As a venue for the Nexus event, many players are guessing Loot Lake. There is currently massive work being done there and it seems that something big is about to happen.

Accordingly, some players also found a board that refers to a safe. The drawing on the board strongly resembles what is currently being uncovered in Loot Lake. It could therefore be a safe where the old items have been stored.

Loot Lake board
This board gives a hint at an event in Loot Lake

When does the event start? So far, these are only findings from dataminers. Epic doesn’t have to hold this event, which is considered unlikely. Things are currently fitting too well with the ongoing events.

If you look at the progress in Loot Lake and the detailed findings of the dataminers, we might be expecting the Nexus event soon.

Not only in Loot Lake could something happen. Tilted Towers is also at risk:

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Fortnite: Pet petting fix is the real highlight in the new patch

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale brought the last patch 8.5 a fix that warmed the hearts of many players. Because finally, you can properly pet your pets in the game.

What was the problem with petting? With patch 8.4, a feature entered the game that many players did not expect: “You can pet your dog (and other pets)!”

Immediately, some players tried it out and were immediately very disappointed. Because the developers had merely recycled the animation for opening doors, making your characters just awkwardly swipe over the animal.

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For many players, it even looked like they were slapping the poor creature! Mockery and anger over such seemingly lazy behavior followed.

Epic concedes and fixes the petting

This has now changed: Fortunately, with the new update 8.5, a remedy was provided. Because in the patch notes, it was stated that they had revised the petting animations. Players were initially skeptical, but the result is impressive.

Petting animation has been updated, very nice from r/FortNiteBR

Instead of slapping the dog and co., the four-legged friend is now lovingly patted on the head – just as it should be!

This is how fans are reacting to the change: On Reddit, a thread about the new petting animations immediately received 1.5K upvotes and over 100 comments. They include:

  • “I am glad they changed it. Now you’re not slapping the animals anymore.”
  • “It’s damn cute!”
  • “It actually turned out pretty good”
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Some found the old animation funny:

  • “I also found it funny how you used to slap the animals”
  • “Damn, I still wanted to slap someone else’s dog!”

And others hadn’t even realized that you could pet or hit animals at all:

  • “WTF, can you pet the dog?”

What do you think of the new animations? Is it better now or was the old animation somehow funnier? Did the animation cause any overtime for Epic?

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Player is hit on stage with a dead crab – First stunned, then he makes something out of it

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

During an eSports tournament in Maryland, USA, the winner of the tournament was hit with a dead crab. After his finals victory in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Team Liquid player Juan “Hungrybox” DeBiedma was almost struck by the dead animal and did not find it funny at all.

What happened at the tournament? At “Pound 2019,” several players competed in Super Smash Bros. Melee, the Smash Bros. spin-off for the Gamecube from 2001. Despite the age of the game, it still has a large and active community.

The event took place from April 19 to 22, and besides Melee, the new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was also played. The winner of the singles tournament was Hungrybox, who defeated Cloud 9 player Joseph “Mango” Maquez to earn nearly $3000 in prize money.

However, one fan was apparently not happy about this. Shortly after his victory, Hungrybox narrowly avoided being hit in the head by a crab thrown from the audience. He picked it up and turned to the audience in outrage.

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Who is Hungrybox? Hungrybox has been a well-known name in the Super Smash Bros. Melee community for several years. He is among the best players in the world, but he is also one of the most unpopular.

The community’s discontent with Hungrybox stems from his playstyle. Hungrybox prefers the character Jigglypuff for his matches, a character that many consider “against the meta.”

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One peculiarity of Jigglypuff is also to slow down rounds. With the ability to put opponents to sleep, Jigglypuff can often decide when and how fights take place. Hungrybox is therefore known for a slow playstyle and as a “camper,” which many fans find boring.

For his strong reaction, Hungrybox later apologized on Twitter, even though most fans were not angry with him but could understand him.

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This is how the organizers feel about it: During the incident, the event’s moderators expressed outrage and called on the fans to show some respect. Throwing a dead crab is unacceptable.

The thrower was soon identified and banned from the event. Although the organizers did not want to reveal the name publicly, they intended to share it with other eSports organizers.

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They want to ensure that the crab thrower is permanently banned from any events to show that such behavior will be addressed.

The streamer bites back

Update 4/28: Hungrybox has apparently processed the situation by eating a crab live on stream (via dexerto).

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Shortly after the clip went viral, in which he complained about the crab throw, Hungrybox apologized on Twitter for his outburst.

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How would you deal with the crab thrower?

While such scenes appear in the USA, eSport is still growing in Germany:

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In Destiny 2, this feature of Xur is not working as it should

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Xur, the exotic vendor, has recently become interesting again for many guardians since the start of Season 6, after he seemed to fade into obscurity in Destiny 2.

This is not working with Xur as planned: Since Update 2.2.1, Xur was supposed to offer exotic armor pieces with random rolls. However, fans point out that this feature does not seem to be working yet.

So far, the mysterious agent of the Nine has only had familiar perk combinations since the update, such as

  • Fusion Rifle Handling, Hand Cannon Handling, Range
  • or Fusion Rifle Loader, Hand Cannon Loader, Impact Induction

present. There have not been any new combos on the corresponding armor pieces yet.

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This is what Bungie says: In a Reddit thread about Xur’s current visit on April 26, a fan repeatedly pointed this out and received an official response from Bungie.

The community manager Cozmo commented that they have looked into this issue. They apparently found that the change did not really take effect, and it is still not possible for Xur to offer armor with random rolls. However, they are already working on it.

When can a solution be expected? Unfortunately, this is not known. Cozmo did not mention a rough timeframe or a specific date for a fix. Therefore, guardians will have to wait a bit longer if they are hoping for exciting rolls from Xur.

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What was the problem with Xur?

This is why Xur increasingly lost significance: In Destiny 2, Xur could never quite regain the cult status he had from the predecessor. Especially after the release of the Forsaken expansion in autumn 2018, the exotic vendor seemed increasingly likely to fade into obscurity – among other reasons:

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This is how Bungie made Xur more interesting with Season 6: Since the beginning of Season 6, Bungie has given the noodle-faced character some new features that have made Xur exciting for many guardians again:

  • Xur’s inventory can now also include Forsaken exotics. He has had some of them several times.
  • Xur’s Fate Engrams, from which you can receive a random exotic once per week, now also have a chance to drop exotic items from the Forsaken expansion
  • The exotic armor pieces available from Xur now offer random rolls – or at least they should. Because this feature is currently faulty
  • Xur offers the Invitations of the Nine – a type of story-driven bounties that reveal more about the mysterious organization “The Nine”
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Has Xur become more exciting for you since the beginning of Season 6? Or do you hardly use this vendor anymore? Are the random rolls enough of a reason for you to check back regularly (if they work)?

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You can now find these Pokémon in the new eggs of Pokémon GO

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

The egg pool in Pokémon GO changed in April 2019. Diligent players are already reporting what they have hatched. We show you the highlights of the changes.

This is what Niantic changed: In an announcement, the developers explained that they will change the Pokémon in the eggs. Now it has happened, and the changes seem to be quite significant.

So far, significant changes have been reported in every egg pool except for the 7 km eggs. Many rare Pokémon are found in eggs, or many Pokémon that can also be shiny.

The highlights of the egg changes

Where do the information come from? On Reddit , many players have already reported about the new eggs. It can still be that some Pokémon have not yet hatched. A complete list is therefore not available yet.

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Many new Pokémon can now be found in the eggs

As soon as a complete list is to be written, we will update our egg list. Here we will first show you confirmed highlights.

This is now in the 2 km eggs: The 2 km eggs finally allow you to hatch baby Pokémon again! These Pokémon have only been included in 7 km eggs for a long time. Now you can get the following babies from 2 km eggs:

  • Pichu
  • Swablu
  • Togepi
  • Mime Jr.

Other babies could also be included, but have not yet been confirmed.

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Numerous baby Pokémon can now be found in the 2 and 5 km eggs

Besides the babies, there are also numerous possible shinies in the eggs. These include Makuhita, Wailmer, Shuppet, Machop, and Spoink.

This is now in the 5 km eggs: These eggs also contain numerous baby Pokémon. So far, the following have been confirmed:

  • Magby
  • Elekid
  • Roggenrola
  • Shuckle
  • Qwilfish

In addition to the babies, you will also find rare possible shinies like Sandshrew, Magnemite, or Kabuto here. Additionally, there are still numerous Pokémon that are not very useful, such as Sunkern or Pansage.

Shiny Sandshrew
You can now hatch Shiny Sandshrew from the 5 km eggs

This is now in the 7 km eggs: So far, there have been no confirmed changes to these eggs. You can still find all baby Pokémon and several Alolan Pokémon here. A detailed count can be found in our egg list.

This is now in the 10 km eggs: The biggest highlight in the 10 km eggs is probably Lapras. Many players are currently searching for the Lapras quest and the shiny of the Pokémon. You can also find it in the eggs now. Recently, Lapras was no longer in any eggs, so the return is now celebrated.

Shiny Lapras
The search for Shiny Lapras can also extend to the 10 km eggs

In addition to Lapras, you can also find Nincada in the 10 km eggs. This Pokémon has only been available during special events, which is why many trainers lack it. Now you have a chance in the purple eggs.

Additionally, you will still find Pokémon like Absol, Shuppet, Dratini, or Turtwig here. Some players also report seeing Sableye in the 10 km eggs.

What is your highlight in the new eggs?

There are new Pokémon in the research breakthroughs in May:

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PS Plus May 2019 announced for Asia – Metal Gear Survive from 2018 is included

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 2 minutes

The free PS Plus Games for May 2019 will only be announced in Europe and the USA at the beginning of May. However, Sony has already revealed the free monthly Games for Asia. What games are included in the free PS4 games? And what does this mean for PS Plus members in Germany?

Fans in Europe and the USA are eagerly waiting for the reveal of the PS Plus games for May 2019. This is scheduled for Wednesday next week, on May 1.

However, in Japan and other Asian countries, players now know what to expect as PS Plus subscribers.

The following free games are available in Asia: PS Plus members in Asia and Japan can look forward to the following free games for the PS4 in May:

  • The Witness (Asia) – a single-player first-person adventure that offers a challenging puzzle experience
  • Darksiders: Warmastered Edition (Japan) – a remastered version of the action-adventure Darksiders for the current console generation
  • Metal Gear Survive (Japan and Asia) – a third-person co-op shooter with survival elements
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Metal Gear Survive

Why is this announcement also interesting for us? Monthly games often overlap in different regions with those from Europe and the USA. The Asian and Japanese PS Plus offerings could therefore provide hints on which games might also be available for us.

Just in March 2019, Call of Duty: Remastered overlapped in Asia and Japan as a PS Plus title and was also made available in Europe and the USA.

Which games could there be in Europe? The Witness can be excluded right away. This game was already offered to PS Plus members in Europe and the USA in March.

Since Darksiders does not overlap in Japan and Asia, it is also unlikely that this title will be available for German PS Plus subscribers in May. Additionally, Darksiders has already been offered as a PS Plus game in North America. Therefore, the chances are rather low.

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The Witness

However, Metal Gear Survive might actually also be available for us. This title will be available in Japan and Asia. Moreover, this game has never been part of PS Plus.

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In the case of overlap, it is entirely possible that the title could also be offered in other regions, namely in the USA and Europe in May.

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These PS Plus games you can currently secure: In just a few days, on May 1, we should be smarter. The PS Plus games for May will be officially revealed in Europe and the USA.

Until May 7, all PS Plus members still have the opportunity to claim the free games for April:

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When will the big game for Avengers: Endgame, which the world is waiting for, come out?

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In cinemas, Avengers: Endgame is currently breaking records. Where is the matching game for it? Is there perhaps even a big MMO? In fact, Square Enix is working on such a project – but a release is likely not expected until late 2020 for the PS5.

This is the situation: “Avengers: Endgame” has been running in theaters since April 24. In advance, it was anticipated that it could be the biggest opening of a movie of all time.

And at the moment, it looks like the film is indeed going to make more money than “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (via Deadline) and become a mega-blockbuster.

As reported by “Variety“, Avengers: Endgame is on track to break several records for a movie.

Avengers-Endgame

Where is the game for it? Often, big hits like Avengers: Endgame are accompanied by video games.

There have already been two games from Electronic Arts for Star Wars with Star Wars Battlefront.

Currently, the situation looks rather thin for Marvel. There are indeed recent titles like:

  • Marvel’s Spider-Man for PS4 (2018),
  • “Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series” for PS4, Xbox One, PC, iOS, and Android (2017)
  • and the VR adventure “Marvel’s Iron Man” for PS4 VR

but little regarding the Avengers as a team.

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What about Marvel MMOs? For a long time, one could still play “Marvel Heroes” here in Europe, a kind of Diablo MMO with superheroes, which even did well for several years.

However, this came to a disaster at the end of 2017 – Disney revoked the license and the game had to close.

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There are still alternatives on iOS and Android. The Korean mobile giant Netmarble has secured the rights and releases mobile MMOs like Marvel Future Fight with the Marvel license.

This is indeed a deep collection RPG, but it also has the typical “mobile grind mechanics” that quickly entice one to seek the “easy way” through the digital wallet.

Therefore, Marvel Future Fight might not be to everyone’s taste but does have events and updates related to every film.

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Of course, one can also just play Fortnite for free and feel like Thanos, Hawkeye, Thor, Captain America, or Iron Man in the Avengers: Endgame mode. This works on any current gaming platform.

Avengers Project – the hope of Marvel fans

This could be the big game: The most interesting Marvel title in development is probably the “Avengers Project”, which has been in development by Square Enix for quite a while.

According to early information, it could be the “Marvel game” of the coming years: a kind of “online world with superheroes and plenty of action.”

However, Square Enix announced the title long before release.

As a result, there is still little information circulating about the Avengers Project. One hopes to possibly get more information at E3 2019 in June.

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A release could then happen at the launch of the PS5, probably in November 2020.

Until then, Marvel fans waiting for a “big game” about the Avengers will likely have to be patient.

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Twitch bans LoL streamer for listening to “Nigger” – They release him after protests

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A streamer of the popular MOBA “League of Legends” has now been banned by Twitch. He is alleged to have said “Nigger,” but even a Riot employee defends him, stating that he did not say that. After loud protests, Twitch ultimately relented – the streamer was only banned for 3 days instead of the planned 30.

This is the streamer in question: It concerns the streamer Ashkan “TF Blade” Hornayouni. He is originally from Iran but streams in English. TF Blade plays for Team Liquid in the top lane.

He has now been banned from Twitch for 30 days. He is allegedly accused of having said the word “Nigger” in a critical situation.

This is considered a severe racist insult against Black people – in the USA, people only refer to it as the “N-word.”

https://twitter.com/tfblade/status/1120754447662055425

This is what the streamer says: The streamer states that he did not say the word. He claims he was banned unjustly – Twitch must have misheard him.

In the scene in question, TF Blade says: “Holy Shit – kill this (unintelligible).”

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LoL employee defends streamer

This is what a Riot employee says: TF Blade receives support from Riot Blautoise, the Gameplay Data Lead at Riot Games. He states that it seems that someone reported the clip and explicitly wrote that the streamer said the “N-word.”

At that point, he would have said the word “idiots.”

Then a Twitch administrator viewed that scene and specifically listened for that word, supposedly heard it and banned the streamer.

This is a well-known effect, that one can misunderstand things when approaching with a specific expectation.

He hopes that Twitch will review the clip again and lift the ban.

Riot Blautoise says: There is already a lot of racist behavior on Twitch, so there is no need to make up extra stuff and chase after it.

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This is how fans react: On Reddit, they discuss the clip and compare it to a scene with streamer Pokimane from March. She was attacked on Twitter for allegedly having said the “N-word” during a LoL stream.

She would have said “This Anivia,” the name of a LoL champion.

Apparently, this sensitive word often causes issues.

https://twitter.com/tfblade/status/1120994200131076097

Update 13:50: TF Blade has responded again. His punishment has been reduced from 30 days to 7 days. In an email, Twitch informs him that several people have watched the clip and all understood the “N-word.”

The punishment was only reduced because he had behaved well prior to this incident.

TF Blade believes this could jeopardize his career, as sponsors only look at this without considering the context.

Twitch reinstates TF Blade

Update 28.4: After much outcry on Twitter, Twitch has now reinstated TF Blade’s account and lifted the ban.

Overall, TF Blade has now been banned from Twitch for 3 days instead of the initially planned 30.

https://twitter.com/tfblade/status/1122020280694603776

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You can collect a lot of loot on these 5 farm routes in The Division 2

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In The Division 2, a clever player has published 5 farming routes where there is plenty of loot to collect. Here are the locations.

These farming routes are: In the Subreddit of The Division 2, user Jeggred86 has published 5 farming paths where you can collect a lot of loot.

So far, the post has over 7200 upvotes (as of 23.4.) and many fans are reacting very positively.

According to the player, you can find numerous faction keys, equipment, and materials in 30-40 minutes. These routes are also designed for minimal enemy encounters.

You can even comfortably run Netflix in the background while following them.

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5 Farming Routes, Lots of Loot, Little Effort

This is what the player recommends: According to Jeggred86, you should make sure to meet the level recommendation for each area.

You should also unlock all fast travel points to shorten the routes even further. While you could walk all routes on foot, using fast travel would be significantly faster.

Make sure to grab the Detection buff from a control point. You receive this when you donate enough resources.

With the Detection buff, you can make all loot containers and collectibles visible within a certain range. This significantly simplifies farming.

Here is what the letters stand for: Jeggred86 has listed how many loot containers he has found on each route. He categorizes them as follows:

  • K for Key (faction key)
  • G for Gear-Box (equipment container)
  • W for Weapon-Box (weapon container)
  • F for Faction-Box (faction container)
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1. Underground and Surroundings South of the White House

This loot can be found on the route:

  • 4 keys,
  • 12 equipment containers
  • and 5 weapon containers.

This map excerpt shows where you need to go:

the division 2 farmroute 1
Source: Jegred86

2. Underground and Surroundings East of the Washington Monument

East of the Washington Monument, there are 2 underground areas and several containers in the vicinity.

This loot can be found on the route:

  • 4 keys
  • 17 equipment containers
  • 8 weapon containers

You can choose the entrance of the Dark Zone South as a fast travel point to a direct entrance.

This map excerpt shows where you need to go:

the division 2 farmroute 2
Source: Jegred86

3. Underground and Surroundings East of the Lincoln Memorial Mission

The path lies between the Lincoln Memorial and the safe house west of it. There is also an underground entrance south of the safe house.

This loot can be found on the route:

  • 8 keys
  • 16 equipment containers
  • 6 weapon containers

This map excerpt shows where you need to go:

the division 2 farmroute 3
Source: Jegred86

In the southern part, there is also an orange box where you can find an armor skin, hanging on a tree.

4. Surroundings East of the Potomac Event Center Mission

The farming route lies in the urban area east of the Potomac Event Centers. At the end, there is a cellar that can only be opened through a secret mission.

The secret mission is called “Navy Hill Transmission”. How you find this quest is explained in our guide to the 5 secret missions.

This loot can be found on the route:

  • 11 equipment containers
  • 1 weapon container
  • 1 faction container

This map excerpt shows where you need to go:

the division 2 farmroute 4
Source: Jegred86

5. The area south and southeast of the Theater Settlement

In the entire urban area around the theater, there are numerous loot boxes to be found. This route runs south and southeast of it.

This loot can be found on the route:

  • 5 equipment containers
  • 11 weapon boxes
  • 1 faction container

This map excerpt shows where you need to go:

the division 2 farmroute 5
Source: Jegred86

According to Jeggred86, this is especially worthwhile if you want to quickly level up in the world rankings, but your gear is not yet sufficient for tougher missions.

Additionally, he has also published a table that shows you all underground entrances. This also shows what loot you can find in which underground areas.

If you want to see more details about the routes the player takes, you can watch his video on it:

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What do you think of the farming routes? Have you found your own? Let us know.

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