In The Division 2 the skill strength system works oddly or not at all. Now Massive wants to present a solution with the next patch.
This is how skill strength usually works: In most games, a value like “skill strength” or intelligence works quite simply:
The higher this value is, the more damage skills deal or the better a player can heal
But that is not the case in The Division 2.
3 agents, but only those betting on “red” are currently strong.
Value strengthens skills in The Division 2 indirectly
This is how skill strength works in The Division 2:
In The Division, the value “skill strength” (a yellow stat) only determines which mods you can equip for your skills in order to enhance them
The higher the value, the stronger the mods an agent can use.
Otherwise, the base strength of the skills adjusts to the level and world rank so that they always remain relevant. If you want to do more with your skills, for example, greater range, longer duration, or damage, you have to use skill mods.
This is the problem: The “highest” mods in The Division 2 have such high requirements for skill strength that they can only be used with certain builds.
You would have to align your gear largely or entirely towards skill strength in order to use the mods that you find at max level.
However, hardly anyone does that. Players feel that they do not get enough performance back for their investment in the value.
These high item-level mods with high requirements drop exclusively for the players.
The problem: The mod requires 2,400 points in skill strength, but the agent has only about 593.
This means: Players find vast amounts of gear that they cannot use.
If agents want to use a mod to strengthen their skills at all, they need “low-level” skill mods that they found while leveling up.
At max level, you rely on small mods that you have collected at some point.
This is how Massive wanted to solve the problem: In a first balance patch, Massive apparently recognized the error in the system and wanted to counteract it by lowering the requirements for the mods. However, they weakened the strength of the mods, particularly for the chem launcher.
Despite spending some days of gameplay, this agent roams around with mods he could have worn after just a few hours.
Blue mods and the workbench are supposed to fix it
This is the new solution: In a blog post, Massive has now explained how they want to solve the problem.
In the next patch, there should be the ability to craft “blue mods” that players can use who are not focusing on skill strength.
Additionally, Massive plans to rework the skills in The Division 2 so that the “most powerful mods” will provide such strong benefits that it is worthwhile to fully focus on skill strength.
At the moment, the problem is that in The Division 2 almost only a DPS build (the red stats) is worthwhile, as both technicians (the yellow stats) and tanks (the blue stats) are too weak.
It will be interesting to see how the change will have an impact in the next patch. The patch is expected this week.
These are Prime Icon Moments cards: With the new Prime Icon Moments introduced in February, a fourth form of Icon cards entered the game. Up until that point, Prime Icons were always the strongest icons.
Base Icon -> Middle Icon -> Prime Icon -> Prime Icon Moment
EA gradually released new Prime Icon Moments cards in the past weeks. These could either be unlocked through SBCs or pulled from packs.
Here lies the problem: Since pulling Moments cards from packs is only a theoretical possibility, many FUT players used the SBCs to get the strongest version of their favorite icon.
For example, the Moments SBCs for the following players were still missing:
Ronaldo
Pelé
Gullit
Ronaldinho
Vieira
Eusebio
Many players eagerly awaited the Prime Icon Moment SBC for Ronaldo (97), as R9 is simply unavailable in the transfer market. The card is so rare that it gets bought up immediately for the maximum price (15 million coins) whenever it is briefly available.
EA Angers the Fans
This is what happened: On Friday, EA unexpectedly released a whole series of Icon SBCs. Surprisingly, no Moment SBCs were offered for many cards.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
For the popular cards of Ronaldo, Pele, Gullit, Ronaldinho, Viera, and Eusebio, only Prime SBCs are provided. So, you cannot obtain Moments versions of these cards via SBC.
This is what EA says: The decision is justified by stating that the prices of some Icon Moments cards exceed the cost limits for Icon SBCs.
This is incomprehensible for many FUT players, as EA has control over the prices themselves. They could simply make the Prime Icon Moments SBCs a bit cheaper.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Additionally, EA announced that these will be the last Icon SBCs in FUT 19. No more Prime or Prime Moments SBCs will be released.
How the Community Responds
This is what the community says: FIFA fans are angry and are expressing their outrage, especially on Twitter.
Comments such as: ,,Instead of lowering the prices for the SBCs, you don’t release them at all” or ,,So none of us will ever be able to play with R9 (97), as only 2 cards are in the game” can be seen.
Similarly, FUT players are frustrated that many other Icon cards will also no longer receive Moments versions after this announcement. This includes players like Lampard, Nesta, Raul, Owen, or Klose.
The last season of Game of Thrones has started, and many fans would love to have the atmosphere from the series in an MMORPG. For this, The Elder Scrolls Online is ideal!
What is The Elder Scrolls Online? The Elder Scrolls Online, or ESO for short, is a large MMORPG from Zenimax. The game is set in the world of the Elder Scrolls games and takes place many hundreds of years before the events in Skyrim and other titles in the series.
ESO is an online role-playing game with some unique features:
There is no classic endgame, every player can play together with everyone else regardless of their level and explore all regions
Storytelling plays a very significant role, all quests are fully voiced
The game places a strong emphasis on experiencing stories and exploring the game world
ESO is Buy2Play and can be played indefinitely after a one-time purchase
5 reasons why Game of Thrones and ESO go well together
ESO is a game that appeals to many fans of role-playing games and fantasy. But especially lovers of Game of Thrones will find great satisfaction in The Elder Scrolls Online. Why this is the case, you will learn in the following paragraphs.
The style
Here’s what it’s like in Game of Thrones: Most of Westeros is modeled after medieval Europe. There are clear associations with medieval England, Germany, Spain, and Scandinavia.
Additionally, there are contemporary concepts and styles, such as knights in armor, peasants in rags, and richly dressed nobles in sturdy castles and magnificent palaces.
The Middle Ages were clearly the reference for Game of Thrones.
In the east, however, there are exotic lands with deserts, jungles, and magnificent city-states. The entire style, however, remains grounded and, apart from the great Ice Wall, does not introduce any wildly exaggerated fantasy elements, like flying fortresses or omnipresent magic in everyday life.
Here’s what it’s like in ESO: The Elder Scrolls Online also presents the continent Tamriel in a sober and down-to-earth manner. You will not find garish armor here, nor will any spaceships come flying in or flying cities appear.
Instead, the world of ESO is a medieval fantasy world that appears realistic at first glance. The fantasy elements involve races like elves and cat-like creatures, as well as various monsters in nature and magic, which is regarded as a respected craft.
ESO does bring some fairytale-like settings but remains rather down-to-earth.
Like Game of Thrones, ESO largely relies on medieval European settings, or, as in the case of the Empire, on late antiquity. However, there are regions, such as Hammerfell or the soon-to-come Elsweyr, that seem distinctly more exotic and are reminiscent of North Africa or even Thailand. Just like the wondrous regions in the east of Westeros in Game of Thrones.
Conclusion: So, if you appreciate the more sober, down-to-earth fantasy of Game of Thrones, you will feel right at home in ESO.
The political situation
Here’s what it’s like in Game of Thrones: In the series and the associated books, the realm of Westeros is a state made up of seven very different kingdoms, which were long united under one ruler.
The struggle for the Iron Throne is a central theme in Game of Thrones.
However, at the beginning of the story, the king dies, and a bloody power struggle among the various noble houses ensues for the crown. This conflict, alongside the plot involving the Night Watch and the rise of Daenerys, is the big red thread in the plot.
Here’s what it’s like in ESO: Here too, an epic civil war is at the center. The great empire of Cyrodiil had long united the various regions of Tamriel, but after the disappearance of the last emperor and the takeover by necromancers, the empire has crumbled.
In the “War of the Three Factions,” three alliances have formed from nine races, which now fight against each other and would each like to place their ruler on the throne in the White Gold Tower.
There’s also a fight for the throne in ESO.
The throne succession war is a central gameplay element in the game. The open PVP mode takes place in the huge central province and the imperial city. There, you will actively fight with dozens of other players for your faction against the other two alliances.
Additionally, you conquer fortresses and outposts in lengthy campaigns until finally one faction temporarily prevails and can hold the throne for a time.
So, if you enjoy epic battles for thrones and crowns, you will find satisfaction in ESO both in PvE and PvP.
The great enemies
Here’s what it’s like in Game of Thrones: In Game of Thrones, the conflict between worldly powers pales in comparison to a colossal threat from the north. There, dark forces and hordes of undead are forming, only held back by a mysterious Ice Wall and a handful of watchers.
The undead ice beings from the north are the true enemies in Game of Thrones but remain largely hidden.
This ancient, mystical threat serves as a counterbalance to the mundane civil war, which seems petty and pointless compared to the all-consuming flood of zombies.
Here’s what it’s like in ESO: In ESO, ancient powers are also bent on ravaging and consuming the world. These Daedric Princes are god-like beings from alternate realms, who have their sights set on the world of mortals.
Dark figures and powers are a fixed part of the story in ESO.
Already in the base game, one of them is attempting to chain the world to his dark domain. In later DLCs, other such beings try to influence the world from the background. They are behind many grisly machinations.
So, if you enjoy mysterious and long-lasting threats from the shadows that operate against the backdrop of a worldly conflict, you will also feel at home in ESO.
The details
Here’s what it’s like in Game of Thrones: The story about power struggles, as well as an ancient, recurring evil from past times, is by no means new and is part of the standard repertoire of many fantasy stories.
The great strength of Game of Thrones lies in its lovingly crafted setting and interesting characters.
What sets Game of Thrones and especially the book templates apart from the usual genre standard is the high level of detail and the well-thought-out, vibrant, and relatable fantasy world.
The more episodes or chapters you consume, the more you immerse yourself in the world.
Here’s what it’s like in ESO: ESO is set in the well-known Elder Scrolls world, which fans are already familiar with from games like Skyrim, Morrowind, or Oblivion. ESO builds on these works and showcases familiar regions and races, along with additional new details.
Memorable characters are also present in ESO.
The world is thus similarly detailed as in Game of Thrones. Those who take the time to read the books and converse with the NPCs will discover many hours of content.
So, if you want a vibrant fantasy world that is not just a backdrop for any raids and quests, then ESO is the right choice.
The dragons
Here’s what it’s like in Game of Thrones: In the series, dragons are actually mystical creatures that have disappeared from the world. One of the highlights of the story is that three of these beings hatch from petrified eggs and become the secret weapon of the heroine Daenerys.
Dragons are essential in Game of Thrones.
The massive lizards are thus a crucial factor in the storyline. Wherever they appear, significant events occur, and through them, the world is changed.
Furthermore, dragons are strongly associated with the symbolism of rule and power.
Here’s what it’s like in ESO: In the world of ESO, dragons are also mystical beings that are normally not found in the world. When they do appear, significant upheavals are announced, as seen in Skyrim back then.
The speculation about a new specialist in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is huge! A picture of a supposed glitch was shared on Reddit, which could show Spectre as the next specialist.
What did Black Ops show? On Reddit user “Xarson1270” shared a picture that was shown to him when checking his class. It shows a smoke grenade that is not yet in the game.
The accompanying text reveals that Spectre could see his opponents through this smoke. This is remarkable, as Spectre is not even a specialist in the game.
Many players now suspect that this is an unintended first hint at the upcoming specialist in Black Ops 4.
What is known about Spectre in Black Ops 4
This is Spectre: This specialist is already known from the 3rd part of the Black Ops series. There he had knives on his arms that eliminated any opponent who came too close. In addition, Spectre could become invisible to opponents.
These are the hints in Black Ops 4: So far, it’s just this picture that hints at Spectre. It’s already interesting that there is a picture of this grenade and the matching text for Spectre already in the game.
Here lies the hint about Spectre
It would make little sense to implement such a picture into the game if this grenade and thus also Spectre were not to come into the game.
Nevertheless, one should consider this as well. It could just be a bug that will have no impact on the game in the future.
This would change Spectre in Black Ops 4: Of course, one does not know whether Spectre would have the same abilities upon release as in Black Ops 3.
This was Spectre in Black Ops 3
If this were the case, then Spectre could change a lot about the game, because a character that can become invisible would be quite useful in many situations.
How would you find a release of Spectre in Black Ops 4?
The most annoying bug in Dead by Daylight will soon be a thing of the past. Both killers and survivors are cheering.
In Dead by Daylight, asymmetry is an important aspect. After all, a powerful killer faces four survivors who can only defend themselves to a limited extent. However, to keep the game fair, survivors need a team of four players at the start of each match.
However, often a player is lost during the loading process, resulting in a “3vs1” match – one killer against only three survivors. This bug is finally going to be fixed.
How does the bug occur? According to the developers, the “3vs1” matches have several reasons and are also related to the bug where some players get stuck in an endless loading screen.
This results in only a part of the survivors entering the match, leaving their teammates in the lurch even before it starts. It’s no wonder that many players call the game “Dead by Disconnect.”
The “endless loading screen” – a problem known to all players. Image source: Reddit Super-Traamp
What will change? The developers want to change the game so that the match is completely canceled if a player loses connection during the loading screen. Then all players would reach the end screen and be informed that the match has been canceled.
In such a case, both sides retain their items, meaning offerings, carried items from the survivors, and the killer’s addons.
When will the change be implemented? The bug is expected to be fixed in the next “Mid-Chapter” patch. These are the smaller balance and performance patches released between individual chapters. The patch is expected to arrive within the next two weeks (by the end of April) on the PTR. If there are no major issues, it will go live shortly thereafter.
Frustration affects both sides: Although the bug technically favors the killer, both sides usually get very upset about matches where survivors are missing.
Survivors who play in groups of three often do not take the game seriously, and killers frequently use rare offerings or addons that they do not get reimbursed for. Spending these items for a “fun round” is painful and causes frustration.
How the game currently handles it: Currently, Dead by Daylight reduces the number of maximum and repairable generators.
Normally, four survivors must repair a total of five generators. If there are only three survivors, the number of required generators decreases to three. While this makes the task easier, it is still not fair enough.
The rule does not apply to subsequent disconnects: It is logical that this new rule does not apply to disconnects during an ongoing game. If the match is already in progress, it continues even after a survivor disconnects.
However, it should be noted that intentionally disconnecting in the game can lead to account penalties upon repetition. Therefore, it is generally advisable to avoid this, regardless of how bad the mood may be.
Have you also struggled with these bugs? Or have you been spared from them?
The pro JonnyK bought a cheat for the World Cup in Fortnite. However, he did not know that the seller had plans to deceive him during the sale.
How was the pro betrayed? The seller of the cheats was in direct contact with the YouTuber “The Fortnite Guy” and forwarded chat logs, invoices, and conversations with the pro directly.
The YouTuber then released a video with this sensitive information, publicly exposing the pro. JonnyK was subsequently kicked from his team and also deleted his Twitter account.
This is how the pro was caught while buying a cheat
Watch the video here: The video shows every piece of evidence that incriminates the pro. There is a chat log on Discord, a conversation between the seller and JonnyK, and a Paypal invoice that is supposed to prove the sale.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
What kind of cheats were sold? The pro bought an ESP cheat for $60. This helps the player to see through walls and to spot an opponent behind a corner or cover.
This is what the pro wanted with the cheats: Looking at the chat history with the cheat seller, JonnyK made it quite clear that he wanted the cheat for the qualification of the Fortnite World Cup. In the qualification and the subsequent World Cup, there is a total of $40 million at stake – about €35 million.
Here JonnyK chats on Discord with the seller
However, the pro was also worried that he would be discovered with the purchase and wrote that his life would be ruined if it became public.
The seller assured discretion, but in the end worked with a YouTuber and likely aimed exactly at the publication of the identity.
This is what the team of the pro says: JonnyK was part of Team Kaliber. This group reacted to the YouTube video and kicked JonnyK from their team. They then apologized to their supporters for JonnyK’s behavior.
What does the pro himself say? JonnyK did not comment on this incident. However, he deleted his Twitter account. This message seems quite clear.
Funcom has released the Season Pass for the second year of Conan Exiles . It includes the upcoming four DLCs, which we expect to arrive throughout 2019. One of the DLCs is already available.
Which DLCs are coming? Funcom has recently announced four more DLCs for Conan Exiles:
Treasures of Turan
Riders of Hyboria
Blood and Sand
Mysteries of Acheron
All together are available in the also obtainable Season Pass. This costs €29.99, nearly €10 less than all DLCs combined, which are expected to cost €9.99 each.
The “Riders of Turan” DLC is already here
What’s included in the DLCs: The DLCs for Conan Exiles have so far only included cosmetic skins for weapons, building parts, or even the new pets. This tradition will likely continue for the upcoming DLCs.
They are always themed around one of the cultures in the vast universe of Conan the Barbarian. The Turan are a people inspired by Persian or Turkish culture. “Turan” means “Turkestan” or “the land of the Turks” in Persian. What is specifically included in the Turan DLC is already known:
39 Turan building pieces and 9 placeable items
15 Turan armor pieces in 3 sets (light, medium, and heavy)
9 Turan weapons
5 war paints
2 new pack animal companions
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
The other DLCs can only be inferred from their names:
Riders of Hyboria – as a classic people of riders, the Mongols and Huns are often seen in history. Their counterpart in Conan would be the Hyrcanians.
Blood and Sand – possibly a Darfari DLC. Darfari are known as inhabitants of desert-like regions and typically worship the cannibal god Yog.
Mysteries of Acheron – Acheron is a long-lost realm of dark sorcerers and represents one of the rivers of the Greek mythical Hades. Therefore, it could involve dark arts and ominous equipment.
Even the ruins of Acheron are eerie.
How do I get the DLCs? Both the “Treasures of Turan” DLC and the Season Pass are already available for PS4 and PC:
You save stardust when leveling up and directly get a Pokémon with good IVs. But for which Pokémon is it worth it? We give you a selection.
Use your Lucky Friends for this
It’s important: Lucky Pokémon are particularly worthwhile for Pokémon that play a major role in the meta. After all, they have at least an IV of 80%. So use this feature on Pokémon that belong to the best attackers and best defenders.
You should use your Lucky Friends wisely
It’s always worth it here: Generally, Lucky Friends are worth it with legendary Pokémon, as these monsters are hard to obtain as Lucky Pokémon. After all, you can only trade one legendary Pokémon per day.
Other Pokémon can be traded more often. So the chance of getting Lucky Pokémon is higher.
To give you a good overview of valuable Lucky Pokémon, we provide you with a selection and explain briefly why each Pokémon is worth it.
These legendary Pokémon are worthwhile as Lucky Pokémon
Having the weather trio as Lucky Pokémon is worthwhile
Rayquaza
Best Dragon Attacker
Super Allrounder
Kyogre
Best Water Attacker by far
Groudon
Best Ground Attacker
Surprising charge move with Solar Beam
Mewtwo
Best Psychic Attacker
Other great attacks from Ice, Electric, Ghost, and Fire types
Extremely high attack value and good allrounder
Dialga and Palkia are worthwhile
Dialga
Solid Dragon Attacker that can also take hits from other Dragon attacks well
Palkia
Solid Dragon Attacker and a good alternative to Rayquaza
Zapdos
Best Fire Attacker
With Sky Attack as charge move, the best Flying Attacker
Raikou
Best Electric Attacker together with Electivire
Effective against many legendary raid bosses
Giratina
Best Ghost Attacker
Important against any legendary boss of Psychic type
Latios
Solid Dragon Attacker
Very good in PvP, as it has a fast charge move
These non-legendary Pokémon are worthwhile as Lucky Pokémon
It is worthwhile to have Koknodon or Rameidon as Lucky Pokémon
Rameidon
Best Rock Attacker
Extremely high attack value
Despotar
Among the best Rock and Dark type attackers
Solid Allrounder
Brutalanda
Second best Dragon Attacker after Rayquaza (with the move Outrage from Community Day)
Metagross
Best Steel Attacker
Solid Allrounder
Solid Defender
Roserade
Best Grass and Poison type attacker
Machoke
Best Fighting Pokémon
Always important in gym battles
Slaking
Best Defender in the game
Mamutel as a Lucky Pokémon would be a good idea
Mamutel
Best Ice Pokémon by far
One of the best counters against numerous raid bosses
Snibunna
Best Dark type attacker
Solid Ice type attacker
Electivire
Best Electric Attacker together with Raikou
You can also do this: You don’t have to use your Lucky Friends immediately. If you already have all the above Pokémon in your team, you can also wait for new ones.
With Garchomp from Generation 4, another top Pokémon is likely to come into the game soon. It would be quite cool to have this Pokémon directly with good IVs in your team.
We have also explained which Pokémon you should use special candies on:
Fresh skins await in the “Sturmzeichen” event of Overwatch. Fans of Junkrat and Baptiste should keep an eye out. All skins can be found in this article.
On April 16, the “Archives” will return in Overwatch. In this recurring event, there is always a different story mission from Overwatch’s past. In 2019, it is called “Sturmzeichen” and involves a special operation led by Tracer.
As every year, there will also be some new skins announced by the developers in advance. The first two, for Junkrat and Baptiste, have now been revealed.
Update: The article was updated on 04.15. Below you will find all the skins revealed so far!
Baptiste as Talon Soldier: Baptiste has a past with Talon and has gone down the wrong path as a mercenary throughout his life. However, he later turned his life around and improved himself. His new skin, which was presented on Twitter, comes from his time with Talon. It features the typical white and red coloring of the Talon units, along with some visual adjustments to the armor.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Junkrat as Clown: Junkrat is generally a bit crazy and eccentric. He likes to let out “his inner clown” when it comes to explosions. Therefore, a painted skin and clown clothing is just right for him.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
In the past few days, more skins have been revealed. This includes new outfits for Wrecking Ball, Soldier: 76, as well as Moira and a particularly cool Bastion skin. You can view all skins here in the gallery (Click to enlarge)
How to obtain the skins? As usual, the skins will be included in the special loot boxes that can only be earned or bought during the Archives event. Fans will have three weeks from April 16 (until May 6) to earn the new skins. Those who have accumulated a lot of credits can also purchase the skins for credits instead.
In League of Legends, the final matches took place in the Spring Split of the LEC 2019. The three LoL matches between G2 Esports and Origen were so one-sided that the host Sjokz caused a stir with a cheeky question.
This was the host’s naughty question: The Belgian host Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere (31) is a well-known figure in the LoL scene. She repeatedly hosts the broadcasts and is a “Personality.”
After the final, she interviewed the winners of G2 Esports and asked:
Luka, was it difficult for you to lift the trophy? It weighs 14 kilograms. Was it harder for you to lift the trophy than to defeat OG in the final?
The host Sjokz after G2’s clear victory
The audience responded with a prolonged “Oooh” – the remark must have hit home. They call that a “Burn.”
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
How did the games go? The site Dailyesports explains how the three games in LoL unfolded.
In the first match, Origen put up noticeable resistance and it was a relatively close match. G2 secured victory after a Baron kill.
In the second game, Origen tried to adjust their strategy by choosing the same bot lane as G2 did in the first match. However, that backfired. G2 quickly gained an advantage and extended it towards the end.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
At the Star Wars Celebration, Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts announced the action game Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order. It will be a single-player game without microtransactions, but fans remain skeptical.
What was announced? The rumors leading up to the Star Wars Celebration turned out to be true – Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order will be a single-player action game and will not include microtransactions.
You will take on the role of the Padawan Cal Kestis, who survived the attack on the Jedi Temple in Star Wars: Episode 3 and is now on the run.
Combat will be at the forefront.
You must approach confrontations tactically and discover your opponents’ weaknesses.
You are accompanied by the small droid BD-1, who lightens the mood and assists you in missions.
You will visit multiple locations on various planets.
The story connects the film Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith with the cartoon series Star Wars: Rebels. You must defend yourself against the female Inquisitor “The Second Sister”, who appeared in Rebels.
What was special about the announcement? The developers at Respawn Entertainment stated that there will be no microtransactions. This was even confirmed again on Twitter. It states: “No microtransactions. No loot boxes. And we will not add them either.”
In doing so, the developers are making a promise to the players. They now expect that there will indeed be no microtransactions at all.
Fans are excited but remain skeptical
How are players reacting to this? Many express joyful surprise. Many fans have been waiting for a story-focused single-player game in the Star Wars universe for a long time. And finally, what the players have hoped for could come true.
No microtransactions and no loot boxes. The motto of Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order is: Trust no one!
But now a single-player title is coming out without GaaS. How does that fit together? Some still cannot believe that EA truly wants to refrain from introducing microtransactions. Many want to see that with their own eyes first.
With funny memes, fans express their skepticism. In November, we will likely see if Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order will truly be a game without microtransactions.
With the next big update for World of Warcraft, there will also be some class changes. We reveal what changes for you.
Soon the next big patch of World of Warcraft will arrive. Update 8.2 Rise of Azshara will be thoroughly tested on the PTR (Public Test Realm) for the time being, and player feedback will be collected. Blizzard also plans to make some changes to classes that have proven to be too strong or too weak in recent months. We reveal what you need to prepare for.
Which classes will be changed? A total of 5 classes are to be adjusted in the first version of the patch. However, there will certainly be more during the testing phase.
Demon Hunter tanks will receive more passive armor but lose active armor as a result. This is intended to make them stronger in situations where their defensive abilities are on cooldown.
Guardian Druids can now remove corruption in bear form. Other druid forms lose their moonfire while transformed.
Hunters will only receive a small bugfix because one ability was not stackable with another. Overall damage remains about the same.
Rogues are popular in all dungeons and the kings of Blizzard’s dungeon tournament (MDI). One of their Azerite traits will therefore be weakened.
Protection Warriors will have to lose a bit of damage as they were able to deal too much.
Tfue, probably the best
player in Fortnite, wants to retire from the
competitive scene in Fortnite after the current World Cup. Instead, streaming is more important to him.
Who is Tfue? Tournament “Tfue” Tenny is a young Fortnite player and is considered one of the most successful streamers and top players of the battle royale game. His legendary skills have even caused other top-gamers like Ninja to suspect cheating.
“This is my last competitive shit, the World Cup. I won’t qualify anyway and shouldn’t even participate in this crap. But I don’t care, I don’t need the money anyway. I’m just playing for fun!”
What exactly does Tfue mean with his statement? Currently, the qualification rounds for the big World Cup tournament in summer are underway. At the World Cup, Epic is distributing $30 million in prize money.
Because the superstar is so well-known on Twitch, everyone knows where he prefers to land, what he looks like in the game, and what his tactics are. Additionally, stream snipers will be able to follow his actions live and specifically ambush him.
Nevertheless, Tfue wants to continue streaming his escapades in real-time and also broadcast the qualification rounds live.
“I could probably do quite well [without streaming]. But I prefer to stream and do poorly than not stream at all!”
This could also be behind Tfue’s decision: Furthermore, Tfue’s health condition plays a role.
Although the professional has not mentioned this as a reason, several health issues related to excessive Fortnite gameplay have been reported in the past.
Although the problems have receded now, they seemed to have occupied him for a while.
The streamer shows his problems in a Twitch stream.
Since he earns enough money as a streamer, he says he doesn’t need the prize money anyway. Thus, it could be that he wants to take it easy and focus more on streaming rather than on stressful and ineffective competitions.
However, the professional did not mention specific reasons for his withdrawal in the stream.
That’s why Tfue’s withdrawal could become a problem: However, this development could be bad for the eSports scene.
Because if eSports has to get along without the best players, the appeal is missing. And the big draws are also absent – since prominent streamers like Tfue bring in a lot of attention:
In League of Legends, it has almost become a tradition that professionals who find the sport too stressful transition to streaming after their pro careers.
Epic needs to come up with something to continue motivating the best players for major tournaments.
A player took the effort to play the “Game of Thrones” theme by hand in Overwatch. Apart from a little video editing for cutting and chords, no tricks are used.
This is how the fan played the theme: As Sombra, YouTuber Rodrigo Lelles stood in a private game on the new map Paris in front of a piano. By shooting at the keys, he produced the corresponding tones.
He then edited the tones together with a program and thus, in time for the start of the 8th and final season of Game of Thrones, played the popular theme.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
How does it work? On the new map Paris, there is a piano with working keys. When players shoot at a key, it plays the corresponding tone. Some fans have already played entire songs, as seen in the video of Lelles above.
However, since Sombra cannot play multiple notes at once, as would be necessary for the “Game of Thrones” theme, Lelles recorded the notes individually and simply arranged them in a video.
However, he did not resort to an aimbot. Using a specially written aimbot for the piano, another player as Mei played “All Star” by Smash Mouth on the piano. We have embedded the video for you.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
This is how the video is received: Compared to other fan content like the “Dark Mode” , the video receives relatively few upvotes on reddit, less than 1000 in 14 hours. Even on YouTube, the clip has barely reached approximately 3,500 views. (As of: April 15 at 11:30 AM)
Most of the praise refers to the work that went into the video. It may not necessarily be difficult to create something like this. However, it simply takes a long time, which is why hardly anyone goes through the effort:
“Take the required notes, record a clip of each note, create a timeline with the GOT theme, and arrange the clips. It’s not rocket science, but it takes a damn long time to arrange everything.”
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford explained in detail why Borderlands 3 is coming out on the Epic Games Store and who made this decision. He points out weaknesses in Valve’s Steam platform.
Moreover, many players criticize the Epic Store, which offers much less comfort and security than Steam – many beloved features that Steam provides are simply missing on the new platform.
Pitchford: Epic Store will be tailored to Borderlands
What did Randy Pitchford mean? On Twitter, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford was asked why the Epic Games Store was chosen when Steam has many more customers and better features. Pitchford responded with a very detailed answer that sheds light on the situation:
Randy Pitchford explains that the decision was made by the publisher 2K Games. He does have some influence, but cannot make decisions.
Regarding the features, Pitchford agrees. Steam offers more.
However, not all features fit every store. Therefore, one should not expect the Epic Games Store to become a second Steam in functionality.
What problem does Pitchford see? The Gearbox CEO does not only see the positive sides of the Epic Games Store. There are, of course, disadvantages too.
Pitchford believes that there is a risk. The Epic Games Store may not have all the features ready by the release of Borderlands 3 that the game needs.
He is not angry that 2K Games made the decision, but he just sees the risk and talks about it.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Whom does the Gearbox CEO trust more? In the tweets, Pitchford clearly indicates that he has high expectations for Epic and their corporate philosophy, while he views Valve and their platform more critically:
According to Pitchford, Epic Games invests significantly more in new technologies than Valve.
Steam could lose relevance in five to ten years and be overtaken by other stores.
The store that dominates the market in ten years does not have to be Epic’s.
What is happening right now opens the doors for more competitors, who might do everything better.
The competition that is emerging now is good for the customers, developers, and publishers.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Why is Epic currently pushing so hard? According to Randy Pitchford, Epic Games currently has some advantages they are leveraging to grow their success.
Epic focuses on technology and has improved the industry with Unreal Engine for 20 years.
They use this success and also the success of the online shooter Fortnite to offer better conditions. This attracts new customers and consequently boosts Epic Games’ success.
In contrast, Valve is a private company that invests little money in technology. According to Pitchford, revenues seemingly go into the pockets of the executives, as nothing appears to be invested in Steam or new games.
Valve simply hasn’t had to invest so far because there was no real competition to Steam.
Valve needs to change something, or Steam will die sooner or later.
Epic Games, on the other hand, takes a different approach. The revenue is invested. They offer developers better terms and continuously improve the store.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
What is the goal according to Gearbox? Randy Pitchford explains that the Epic Games Store was necessary to improve the market.
He says that he swallows the bitter pill and accepts the criticism from fans, because in the end, the exclusivity deal for Borderlands 3 was simply necessary.
In a few years, when we all get better games because developers have more money for their titles due to better conditions, many will understand.
And we will soon see a beginning: Those who join in will receive a Borderlands 3 on September 13 that is as fans wish it to be.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Randy Pitchford concludes his explanation by stating that the Epic Games Store brings a balance that was simply needed. Furthermore, he does not understand why he had to have this discussion when the decision was made by 2K Games.
The discussion is long overdue because customers need to understand. However, Pitchford believes that 2K Games is simply afraid to speak publicly on this topic.
The openness with which the Gearbox CEO explains the exclusivity deal with the Epic Games Store is well received in the community. They agree that this topic should have been openly discussed a long time ago.
Many fans of The Division 2 are wishing for a companion app for the game. But why is that?
This feature is a major request from many fans: Currently, more and more agents are having a blast in The Division 2 in the endgame at World Tier 5. However, while the developers are working hard to improve the experience there based on fan feedback, a growing number of players are wishing for another feature, which Massive has no concrete plans for yet – a companion app.
What is the companion app all about? An increasing number of fans are demanding an app that allows them to use or manage various game functions from mobile devices.
Specifically, players are hoping for:
Inventory management
Item transfers
Loadout management
Clan management
Equipment and weapon comparison
Interactive map of the game world – also as a “second screen”
This wish has been circulating on Reddit since The Division 1, but currently, the calls for an app with such convenience features are getting louder.
Right now, numerous posts on Reddit have over 1,000 upvotes, where fans are demanding this feature from developers or third parties.
Why do players want this app? The benefits of this app are quickly explained. Players want to spend their time in The Division 2 mainly playing.
Things that can also be done outside of playtime should be manageable through the companion app – at times when they are not playing but still have time for it. This would be a significant enhancement of the gaming experience, as many fans agree.
For instance, one could quickly handle clan requests from the couch in the evening without needing to start the game. Many fans also feel they could optimize their loadout in advance for the next planned mission.
The desire for a way to organize and manage inventory outside of the game is particularly strong among players.
Many players complain that in the endgame they often spend 20 to 30 minutes each day cleaning out their limited inventory to make space for new items before they can even start playing again. They would love to be able to do this outside of the game to truly spend their sometimes scarce gaming time on playing, not on “spring cleaning”. But all of this is currently not possible.
What does Massive say about this wish? This wish has existed since The Division 1. However, a corresponding app has yet to materialize.
Apart from an interactive map (also for mobile devices) that shows players important locations in Washington D.C., there are no further apps. There are no official plans for such an application as of now. The developers have not yet addressed the numerous threads.
However, Massive has repeatedly shown that the developer listens to player feedback and actively implements it to enhance the player experience according to agents’ wishes. Recent announcements about the next major update for The Division 2 are a testament to this.
Under these circumstances, an official companion app does not seem completely out of the question. It will be interesting to see whether Massive will ultimately address the increasingly loud calls from fans.
What about you? Would you like a companion app with the corresponding features? Or are you satisfied with the comfort in The Division 2 even without an app?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In Pokémon GO, the Raid Week starts with Latios. We will give you all the information about the best counters, maximum CP, and the usefulness of the legendary Pokémon.
When does the Raid Week run? The Raid Week starts on April 15 at 10 PM German time. It runs until 10 PM on April 22. We German players can only start on April 16, as there will be no more raids at such a late hour.
The legendary Pokémon will also be available for the first time as a Shiny. If that’s not enough incentive, you should also know that Latios is a quite useful Pokémon.
These are the best counters against Latios
How should I counter Latios? The legendary Pokémon is of Psychic and Dragon type. Therefore, it has quite a few weaknesses. The types Dark, Dragon, Ice, Bug, Fairy, and Ghost are effective.
Especially Dragon-type Pokémon like Rayquaza are effective against Latios
Use these Pokémon: The following Pokémon are the best counters. Pay attention to the right moves as they are quite crucial.
Rayquaza
Moves: Dragon Tail and Outrage
Salamence
Moves: Dragon Tail and Outrage
Dialga
Moves: Fire Blast and Draco Meteor
Dragonite
Moves: Dragon Tail and Outrage
Palkia
Moves: Fire Blast and Draco Meteor
Giratina (Origin Form)
Moves: Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
The current Origin Form of Giratina is a good counter
These alternatives are available: There are plenty of alternatives to the top counters. We will give you a list of examples that you can use if you don’t have the top counters in your team:
Latios
Mewtwo
Sableye
Gengar
Houndoom
Scizor
Mamoswine
Tyranitar
Roserade
How many people do I need? If you use the top counters, you can easily defeat Latios with three players. If you have lower levels and do not possess the strongest counters yet, you should be about 5 trainers.
All information about the Raid Week with Latios
Is there a Shiny Latios? Niantic announced the shiny version of Latios for the week. The shiny rate is about 1 in 19. So you have a good chance of getting a Shiny.
This is what Shiny Latios looks like
That’s why you should go raiding: Of course, the Shiny attracts players outside, but Latios is also worth it without Shiny. It belongs to the best Dragon-type Pokémon in the game and is very useful in PvP with its move Dragon Claw since the attack is quick and charges well.
You can also use Latios well in gyms against weak Pokémon. It quickly charges its charge move, enabling it to defeat weak Pokémon particularly fast.
These CP are good: In the raid, Latios can reach a maximum of 2178 CP. The closer you are to this value, the higher its IV. With weather boost, Latios can even reach 2723 CP. It is boosted in windy weather.
Latias had a raid week already. Now Latios follows
This is how a Raid Week goes: We already had a raid week with Latias. During this period, the 5-star raids are usually increased. So you have better chances for many raids.
Additionally, Latios shares the 5-star raids with Giratina, but the chance for Latios is likely higher than for Giratina. This was the case recently with Latias.
We have summarized for you which events await you in April:
From now on, there are predictions for the Team of the Week 31 in FIFA 19. You can see which players could make it into the Team of the Week here.
These are TOTW predictions: The predictions aim to estimate which players could get into EA’s Team of the Week.
This is based on the real performances of the football players from the weekend. The better the performance, the more likely a spot in the Team of the Week.
Prediction for Team of the Week 31
These predictions come from TVM:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
Kingsley Coman contributed to Bayern’s victory over Düsseldorf with his 2 goals. Another Inform-card for the Frenchman seems quite possible. Many FUT players would certainly appreciate that. Coman’s first Inform card is already set in many teams on the left wing. A second TOTW card with an expected overall rating of 86 would therefore be very popular.
1st Inform card of Coman (85)
Jadon Sancho scored twice against Mainz 05. Thus, he is positioning himself for a spot in the Team of the Week 31. It would be his third Inform card.
Previous Inform cards of Sancho
Lukáš Hrádecký put on a good performance against VfB Stuttgart and kept a clean sheet. Inclusion in the Team of the Week would grant him his first Inform card.
Kevin Kampl made an impact with a goal and good performance. He has yet to receive an Inform card in FUT 19.
Then the TOTW 31 will be released: On April 17 at 7 PM, the new Inform cards for Team of the Week 31 will be released. From that point on, you will have the opportunity to pull the cards from packs or buy them on the transfer market.
Keep in mind that the predictions are never 100% reliable. There may be significant differences from the actual TOTW from EA.
Since the launch of the early access phase of Bethesda’s mobile game The Elder Scrolls Blades, there have been accusations of Pay2Win. With an update, one of the problems has now been reduced: the silver chests.
What was the problem? The Elder Scrolls Blades relies on microtransactions. Many actions in the game can be expedited by using gems, which are available for real money.
You can “buy free” these actions:
opening treasure chests
crafting new gear, potions, and decoration items
building structures
Opening the treasure chests is particularly problematic and annoying. For silver chests that contain somewhat interesting items, it took 3 hours to access the contents. And only one can be opened at a time. However, since you frequently find chests during adventures, many accumulate.
Up to a certain point. Then the space for chests is used up. No more can be picked up, and it becomes hardly worthwhile to do more quests.
This leads to having to wait a long time in The Elder Scrolls Blades – or spending money.
This is what players have been waiting for
What has changed now? With an update, Bethesda has now addressed the players’ criticism, who particularly complained about the waiting time for the silver chests.
It now takes not three hours to open such a chest, but only one.
How do players react to this? This adjustment has been very well received by players. It significantly reduces waiting time, enabling a noticeably better flow of gameplay.
GetDustin says on Reddit: “Excellent! This is much more manageable and ensures that you engage much more with the app. Now every hour. It’s a win-win situation.”
wmerritt84 says: “These are very good and urgently needed updates! Thank you!”
There are still other issues
Is everything okay now? There are still other issues that fans criticize. For example, it is somewhat annoying that you cannot open wooden chests while you are opening a silver or gold chest. Some players wish that at least two chests could be opened at the same time.
It is also unfortunate that there are no silver chests as rewards in the Abyss anymore.
Nevertheless, Bethesda has made players very happy by adjusting the timer for the silver chests. Fans of The Elder Scrolls Blades can look forward to what the early access phase of the mobile game will bring in terms of changes.
Since the launch of Destiny 2, character transfers and cross-saves have been a highly desired feature among fans. Now it is known why the Guardians have been waiting in vain for it until today.
Why character transfers? Character transfers between platforms are a feature that numerous fans have longed for since the launch of Destiny 2.
Since the release of the game, some Guardians have switched to another console, and later the PC was added as another platform. However, switching remains anything but player-friendly to this day.
For if you fundamentally decide to switch to another platform or simply want to enjoy some rounds with friends on other platforms, it means: starting completely from scratch. The progress cannot be carried over – everything you have achieved in the Destiny universe remains on the old platform.
This was originally planned: Gaming journalist Jason Schreier addressed this issue in his Kotaku Splitscreen Podcast.
In his conversations with Bungie employees, he found out that the developers originally had plans for exactly this feature. Schreier said: “I heard that Bungie wanted to do character transfers for PS4 and PC.”
Therefore, the feature was not implemented: But it did not happen. According to Schreier, the reason for this was Sony. He continued: “But Sony did not allow it. For Sony, it was all about: We want people to connect Destiny 2 with the PS4.”
Since Sony has a deal with the (then) publisher Activision, the word was apparently significant enough to reject this feature. Schreier himself notes that this situation is annoying and hopes that Bungie will end this policy after separating from Activision.
Could this feature come in the future? Currently, the contracts between Activision and Sony are still in place. At the moment, this is rather unlikely. This was shown by the recent example of the PS4-exclusive weapon Wellenspalter.
This weapon was accidentally available on Xbox One and PC for a short time after Update 2.2.1. However, Bungie soon disabled this weapon on those platforms again, as it is supposed to remain PS4-exclusive until September 2019.
How long the deal between Sony and Activision will still force Bungie’s developers to make certain decisions after separating from the publisher is unclear. Therefore, it remains to be seen when the first content will be released that Bungie publishes entirely on its own and without Activision’s influence.
But as the original plans show, there is indeed hope for implementation in the future.
What do you think about it? Would you be interested in a cross-save feature or a character transfer?
