In week 7 of Season 8 in Fortnite , you need to visit 3 pirate camps in a single match. We show you the fastest route for that.
What is this task about? During a season, Fortnite regularly introduces new tasks for players. In the seventh week of Season 8, you are now supposed to visit the new pirate camps. But not simply across a few matches, rather 3 camps in one match.
There are 7 camps distributed across the map. You will find them at Lazy Lagoon, Loot Lake, and other named locations on the map. Our guide reveals where it is the quickest.
Visit the camps of the pirates, Yarrr!
How to complete the task: It’s important that you visit the camps within a match. If you are eliminated or caught by the storm before you have visited 3, the progress will reset for the next game.
Time is therefore an important factor. To complete the task quickly, you should choose 3 pirate camps that are close to each other.
The order doesn’t matter much and depends on how the bus flies over the battlefield. These 3 camps are located close to each other and you can reach them quickly either on foot or with vehicles.
What do the camps look like? You can recognize pirate camps by the pirate flags flying there and the cannons visible. We have already visited the 3 camps for you and embed them here via screenshot.
The pirate camp west of Dusty DivotThe pirate camp at the snowy biome at Polar PeakThe pirate camp southwest of Salty Springs
You can discover all further tasks from week 7 in Season 8 in this overview. There, you need to deal damage from ziplines or eliminate enemies from above:
The next raid of World of Warcraft is just around the corner. In a few days, players can battle in the Crucible of Storms.
Although the Siege of Dazar’alor is still a hurdle for some guilds, World of Warcraft will soon open the next raid. The Crucible of Storms will open its doors next week and provide a first taste of the fight against the Old God N’Zoth.
When does the Crucible of Storms open? As usual, the Crucible opens in several steps.
The normal and heroic mode opens on April 17, 2019.
The mythic and LFR mode opens on April 24, 2019.
What can players expect in the raid? In the Crucible of Storms, there are only two bosses, namely:
The Restless Cabal
Uu’nat, Harbinger of the Void
The two bosses drop interesting items with unique effects. Additionally, the raid is the beginning of the storyline that deals with N’Zoth and the Old Gods. There will surely be more to come in the coming months.
Prologue already playable: Those who want to play the introductory story for the Crucible of Storms can do so now. The prologue starts with the world quests “Naga Attack!”, which can be found all over Kul Tiras and Zandalar. This article explains what exactly the quest series is about.
Is there again a “World First” race? The Crucible of Storms is particularly small with only two bosses and is not designed as a standalone “raid tier.” Therefore, there will probably be no race among professional guilds. The raid is likely already cleared in America before it even opens in Europe. The next big “World First” race is expected with patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara.
Are you excited for the Crucible of Storms? Or have you had enough of raids for now?
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The Division 2 makes it quite easy to reach a higher Gear Score in the endgame. It is almost too easy to exploit the system to reach Item-Level 500, as our author Tarek finds.
When we discussed The Division 2, my editor-in-chief Schuhmann and I noticed one thing: Leveling up the Gear Score is quite simple. Almost too simple.
What is supposed to be endgame content for many hours can be easily bypassed and exploited by friends and other tricks. I will explain what I mean by that.
Theoretically, the endgame offers a lot to do
To explain this more precisely, I need to briefly explain the system with the world tiers.
Once you reach level 30, only the Gear Score matters. It indicates how strong your equipment values are.
Your total Gear Score is calculated from the Gear Score of each individual piece of equipment.
In addition, there are 5 world tiers linked to that.
In each world tier, you must complete activities like the mission location invasions and infiltrated bases to level up.
You have to farm equipment again within each tier, add about 50 Gear points, and complete the missions up to the next base.
In theory, each world tier offers a lot to do until you advance to the next world tier and have to farm again. However, there is a catch.
The minimum Gear Score can be easily bypassed
I completed the world tiers normally myself. I farmed Gear for each tier again, only to then progress to the next tier after a few hours.
When it came to pulling my friends through the world tiers, I noticed how easily one can circumvent the system.
Even if you help someone lower through world tier 1, you still get tons of loot at the maximum Gear Score of that world tier (300). The associated base only requires 275.
After a mission, you have plenty of items that you can simply share, and within a maximum of 30 minutes, your friend is already at the required Gear Score. He no longer needs equipment from that world tier, just the necessary missions.
So you simply drop your own equipment that you don’t need. The friend picks it up. The equipment is much stronger than what would actually drop for him.
Thus, the system is already bypassed.
But it can be even easier: Our reader Pave sent us a video where he simply goes shopping with his world tier 1 character at his friend’s world tier 5.
In no time, his Gear Score jumps from the mid-200s to 400+. You can watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7qksZax-qI
Schuhmann also told me how he ran his first mission on world tier 5 with randoms on the challenging difficulty and had already climbed from around 450 to 495.
Simply because the players had a higher Gear Score and shared everything with him that they didn’t need.
There are probably many other ways to quickly reach the Gear Score cap within minutes.
Is this bad or good? I still haven’t formed a clear opinion on this.
On one hand, everyone can play the game the way they want. You can approach the endgame in the traditional way and leisurely play from world tier 1-5.
On the other hand, I find it strange that developers Massive haven’t built in any limits or restrictions here.
Solo players are also at a clear disadvantage, as they cannot use all these tricks to increase their Gear Score faster.
In games like Destiny 2, the developer Bungie pays more attention to ensuring that you can’t just breeze through.
If Massive wants such a linear grind for The Division 2, they should think of some restrictions.
For example, sharing equipment could be tied to the world tier that the player has reached. Thus, sharing between a player in world tier 5 and one in world tier 1 could be restricted.
That would at least be one possibility.
However, if this freedom is exactly what is intended, one should consider revising the world tier system. Currently, the bases feel unnecessary as a prerequisite for leveling up.
I wonder: Why were the world tiers even implemented? Up to the highest world tier, optimizing equipment is unnecessary since you will find better gear anyway.
The mission location invasions and bases could have been played by any player without the world tiers. A chronological order, like in the main campaign, would be completely sufficient. After all, the missions around the Black Tusk are also intended as a second campaign.
A guaranteed way to score does not exist in FIFA 19. However, crosses are currently extremely strong – pro gamer Proownez explains in the stream how the ideal attack works.
Are crosses the new FIFA meta? This question has been asked by the FIFA community for some time. One thing is clear: Several patches have changed the game so much since release that crosses are definitely a very reliable option for attacking.
Especially two variations are currently leading to more and more goals. How they work was explained by FIFA professional and YouTuber Proownez in our stream:
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These opportunities should be utilized: To have a good chance of scoring from a cross, the starting situation is crucial. In the video, you can see how Proownez makes a counterattack with Mbappé, pulling to the edge of the penalty area from the right – this situation is ideal for a cross.
Header-strong attackers desired: If you have a header-strong player like Cristiano Ronaldo or Flashback-Ibrahimovic in the left offensive midfield, a goal is almost guaranteed:
I specifically chose my formation because of the crossing meta, so Cristiano Ronaldo plays in the left offensive midfield. Then he always pulls in from the far left into the penalty area when I come from the right and is ready for headers.
Proownez
Head monsters like Ronaldo give the fullback assigned to them in such a situation hardly a chance.
Pro Marcel “DonChap28” Deutscher also pointed out the strength of crosses in FIFA 19 in the interview:
Here’s how the lob cross works: “Every time I see that Ronaldo is sprinting into the penalty area, I lift the ball and play an L1 cross,” explains Proownez. For Xbox players, that would be the LB button: “That’s a lob cross that flies over the near post and dips at the far post. That’s exactly what you want when the LOM sprints in full speed. A fullback usually can’t catch up with it anymore. “
With Mbappé on the right wing, you have an ideal cross provider
To lift the ball before crossing, you simply need to press the right stick once. Make sure to use a player with good skill ratings and that you use the correct foot: “In this situation I had Mbappé on the wing, so a right foot. If I had a left footed player, I would have done the El Tornado to get the ball onto the correct foot.”
Here’s how the El Tornado cross works: The El Tornado trick can only be performed by players with 5-star skills. Hold the L1/LB button, push the right stick in the direction of running and then 90 degrees inward. Now your player lifts the ball into the air from the spin. Now you just need to deliver the cross correctly.
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Timing for headers: Of course you can simply score the ball with a normal header. This variant works often enough. With some practice, however, you can also use timed finishing on headers and thus increase your scoring rate.
Start pressing the shoot button for the header only when the player is actually supposed to jump. Make sure to gauge the power of the shot well. At the moment the ball is struck, you press the shoot button again.
Cristiano Ronaldo at the far post leaves little doubt about the winner of the header duel
Ideally, you hit the ball perfectly and hammer it into the net. Tip from Proownez: “If you hit the ball too early, the shot won’t work at all. So I make sure to hit it, if at all, too late.”
Want to show your skills? Hurry up and register quickly for our FIFA tournament for amateurs. In the final, a duel with FIFA pro Proownez awaits!
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Now, when a favored weapon is dismantled at a workbench, the player must first confirm this. A window appears informing that one is dismantling a favorite. One can then confirm or decline.
Together with the new change that players can name their items, this aims to prevent favored weapons from being accidentally turned into scrap.
Why is this a big deal? In Fallout 76, players can accumulate a vast amount of loot. Especially when spending a longer time in Appalachia or facing bosses like the new Sheepsquatch, the inventory fills up quickly.
There can be situations where identical weapons clog the inventory. Players tend to just keep hitting “Dismantle”. In the past, it frequently happened that favorites were dismantled when they slipped in between.
Some point out that this did not apply to legendary items often used by stronger players anyway. But for many, this change is a reason to celebrate.
This is what fans wish for now: Currently, this feature only applies to favorites. However, players hope that a confirmation will also apply to other items such as:
currently equipped items
individually named items
The problem is that armor can still be accidentally scrapped. Typically, no one adds armor to their favorites bar. However, some players have already experienced accidentally destroying strong armor or underarmor.
What do you think of the change?
Many weapons themselves were already adjusted in patch 7:
Many Guardians are eagerly awaiting the second weapon Exotic of Season 6 – the Arbalest. It is now known where and how to obtain this firearm.
This is the weapon in question:The Arbalest is the first kinetic linear fusion rifle in Destiny 2. After the hand cannon Dorn, it is the second and final exotic weapon introduced in Season 6.
The Arbalest fires projectiles that deal massive damage to enemy elemental shields (although the weapon is kinetic). Furthermore, enemies become more vulnerable to kinetic damage for a short time once the Arbalest destroys their elemental shield.
The last missing weapon Exotic of Season 6 – the Arbalest
How to obtain the Arbalest in Destiny 2
In this event, you can secure the weapon:Fans had speculated for a long time on how to obtain the weapon. Because there was no official information. Some assumed it was hidden behind a time lock. Bungie might be saving it for the downtime after the Spring event until the start of the next season.
Others thought it might come into the game during the Indulgence event. And this theory has now proven true. As the studio announced, players can earn the Arbalest during the upcoming Spring Festival in Destiny 2. The so-called Indulgence starts on April 16 and runs until May 7.
What you need to do precisely for the weapon: Bungie has revealed relatively little about it. It was stated that one could obtain the new Exotic by completing Triumphs and exchanging Indulgent Essence with Eva Levante, the contact person for the Spring event.
You can buy the Arbalest from Eva Levante
A data miner dug a little deeper into the game data and discovered further details:
The weapon is apparently not tied to a quest, but can be purchased directly from Eva
The weapon costs 300 units of a previously secret currency. However, it is highly likely to be the Indulgent Essence mentioned by Bungie.
The essence can be obtained according to game data from daily event bounties that one also receives from Eva
Most of these daily event bounties grant 25 units of the classified currency (likely Indulgent Essence)
You will need to successfully complete 12 daily bounties from Eva to afford the weapon
Entries about possibly additionally required Triumphs have not been found by the data miner
Update: It has turned out during the event itself that you also have to complete the event Triumph “Hard Celebrated” for the Arbalest. You only receive this when 7 Triumphs of Indulgence are unlocked.
Furthermore, Eva currently has no daily bounties available, only a weekly one. However, these should become definitely available, as one of the event Triumphs requires the completion of 50 daily and weekly bounties.
You will also be able to earn the necessary Indulgent Essence in the Greenforest
Since the event runs for three weeks, it should be possible for most players to earn the required amount of Indulgent Essence.
According to Bungie’s statements, the essence can also be obtained through boss kills in the new event activity Greenforest and from other activities.
Are you already looking forward to this new weapon Exotic? And what do you think of the upcoming Spring event “The Indulgence”?
Today, on Thursday, April 11th, you can watch our MeinMMO editor Alex play Dota 2 Auto Chess live on Twitch starting at 1:00 PM. The mod for Dota 2 has developed into a real hit game. Recently, the new gods were introduced.
The Dota 2 mod Auto Chess is very popular and we want to show you more of it in the live stream of MAX (Monsters and Explosions).
What is Dota 2 Auto Chess? The Auto Chess mod uses Dota heroes and pits them against each other on a chessboard. It is a turn-based strategy game where one of 8 players wins at the end.
Especially many Hearthstone streamers have recently found enjoyment in the game. This is also because the ranking system is well thought out and receives positive feedback from the community.
The stream starts at 1 PM
What happens in the stream? During the roughly three hours, about four rounds of Auto Chess will be played. We will try out different combinations of game characters and hopefully win many rounds.
When does the stream run? It starts at 1:00 PM today, Thursday, April 11th. The live stream is expected to last three hours.
You can look forward to this every week: Alex will now try to stream for you every Thursday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
On the program, in addition to Auto Chess, various MMORPGs will also be featured, including Guild Wars 2, Black Desert, and Albion Online.
For Elite Dangerous, a huge update has been announced for this month, aimed at making it easier for beginners to get started. We will show you what is waiting for you.
What will be easier? The announced update will introduce a beginner zone to Elite Dangerous. Here, every newcomer can first learn the basics of the game before venturing into the vastness of space.
Additionally, there will be two new features that will allow you to fly your spaceship better. You can solidify the basics there before coming up against much better players.
What’s included in the upcoming update
When is the update coming? Frontier Developments has announced the update for April 23rd. By then, beginners should be ready to dive back into Elite Dangerous.
Flying in space can be difficult but is now set to become easier
This is the beginner zone: This zone is intended for all players who do not yet have a combat, trade, or exploration rank. You can only leave this zone once you are more experienced in the game.
In this zone, simple missions will be offered, allowing you to understand the basics of Elite Dangerous. The developers state that these missions can truly be completed by any beginner.
This should make it much easier for numerous interested players to get started. Especially at the beginning, it is difficult for many players to keep track and navigate among the numerous possibilities of the sandbox universe.
This is how flying is made easier for you: The docking computer is getting a fundamental update. This will allow beginners not only to dock at space stations but also to take off automatically from there.
Landed and taking off the spaceship at a space station requires a lot of finesse and can initially overwhelm new pilots. The docking computer will take care of this for you.
In addition to the improvements to the docking computer, a supercruise assistant will also be introduced. This assistant will help you fly with the supercruise. This way, you can first concentrate on other things as a beginner without having to immediately deal with the complex flying method.
The supercruise assistant will guide you through difficult areas.
This is what experienced players get: The new update is intended not only to make getting started easier but also to bring some new things for experienced players.
The developers announced several in-game events that will run for about a month. The developments within the framework of this event will ultimately have an impact on the entire galaxy.
Furthermore, there will also be various bug fixes and tips on the loading screen.
For 2020, Elite Dangerous has also announced major updates:
Microsoft recently announced Monster Hunter World as one of the new additions to Game Pass. It’s a great time to get into the game at a low price. We have all the info for you to make your entry into this action RPG easy.
What is Monster Hunter World? Monster Hunter World is an action RPG where you take on the role of a monster hunter. You track the trails of various beasts and confront them with one of 14 different weapon types. You can then craft better weapons or armor using monster parts.
Players can hunt either alone or in a group of up to four players. You can play together with your friends or use the matchmaking system.
In Monster Hunter World, you will face giant beasts, like this Behemoth.
Monster Hunter World has been available since January 26, 2018, on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Since August 9, 2018, the title is also available on PC via Steam.
Why should you start with Monster Hunter World now? You can try MHW in Game Pass now for €1. You won’t find a cheaper option anytime soon. Additionally, we already have a range of guides for you that answer all the questions that arise at the beginning.
Monster Hunter World is part of the Game Pass on Xbox One since April 18.
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What is the Xbox Game Pass? Microsoft introduced Game Pass for the Xbox One console in summer 2017. It is a subscription service that gives players access to a library of over 100 titles.
The Game Pass subscription is independent of Xbox Live and must be purchased separately.
This is the Game Pass lineup for April 2019: Alongside Monster Hunter World, you also have Prey or Resident Evil 5.
As long as the subscription is maintained and the games are part of the Game Pass lineup, the games can be downloaded and played at no additional cost. The titles change regularly.
With Patch 8.2, there is an update in World of Warcraft, which is likely to bring a tear of nostalgia to many fans. The Alterac Valley is getting a “Classic” moment back.
Although the exact contents of Patch 8.2 from World of Warcraft are only roughly known, Blizzard is already revealing some details. Especially fans of classic PvP in the Alterac Valley should be excited. It seems that Ivus the Forest Lord and Lokholar the Ice Lord are set to make a comeback.
Who are Ivus and Lokholar? In the Alterac Valley of WoW, players can loot many items from their enemies. These include armor scraps and badges, as well as enemy blood or storm crystals. Each of these can be turned in at their own base. If enough players participate, their shamans (Horde) or druids (Alliance) will show up to initiate a summoning.
Ivus is now also hanging around in Darkshore – but he originally comes from the Alterac Valley.
If players participate in the summoning, the respective boss (Ivus or Lokholar) will appear and support the faction in battle. The bosses are quite powerful and plow through most enemies with ease.
New interface makes it visible: With Patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara, there is a new interface element that makes the progress of these two summonings and the collection of items visible. This allows players to quickly see how many items are still needed and whether they want to participate.
Only veterans still know the two: These days, only a few players know Ivus and Lokholar. Over the years, they have become less and less significant. Players who started with The Burning Crusade or later have probably never encountered them. That will likely change soon. A new interface element is drawing attention and will surely prompt some players to want to unleash Ivus or Lokholar again.
Lokholar is likely to bring death and doom to the Alliance again soon.
Further changes to the Epic Battlegrounds
Apart from the changes to Ivus and Lokholar, Blizzard is also making further adjustments to the major battlegrounds. The following has been planned by the developers:
Alterac Valley: The NPCs in this zone will become stronger against players with a high item level. They want to make the NPC guards a threat again.
Isle of Conquest: The destructible walls will gain 30% more health points. This is meant to counter a previous change.
Battle for Wintergrasp: The damage from the flame breath of the catapults will be reduced. They want the flame breath to feel powerful, but currently it is too strong.
What do you think of the changes? Are you looking forward to seeing Ivus and Lokholar again?
Perfect World and the developer studio Gunfire Games have announced the release date of the co-op shooter Remnant: From the Ashes. It will launch this summer.
What is Remnant: From the Ashes? The co-op shooter announced in summer 2018 allows you to explore a post-apocalyptic Earth and other worlds together with two friends. You will uncover the mystery behind the Seed, interdimensional beings that have devastated the Earth. During the journey, you will fight countless enemies in fast-paced shooter battles.
Every game is different – In the randomly generated worlds, you will encounter new enemies on your dimensional travels. It’s important to find out how to eliminate each of the more than 100 types of monsters. Especially against the 20 bosses, you will need to strategize.
Story is at the center – You need to discover what the invasion of the Seed is about and find a way to save humanity. Many surprises await you.
Crafting – During your adventures, you will collect resources and rescue merchants. The merchants will help you create better weapons and equipment from the resources. You will improve over time.
Teamplay – Together as a team, you will explore four worlds and fight numerous enemies. In a team, you have a better chance of taking on the increasingly dangerous foes.
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Name changes for PS4 users in the PSN are now possible. However, this does not work smoothly. In extreme cases, you may lose entire game progress or in-game currency. We show you affected games.
This is what the changes are about: Since April 11, all users in the PlayStation Network can change their names, that is, the PSN IDs. The first change is free of charge.
Many players are happy to finally detach themselves from old names that they can no longer identify with.
Some games fully support name changes, while others have serious issues
Here, changes can lead to problems: Sony stated that not all games support these changes. On the contrary, extreme problems could arise.
Game saves with save data, leaderboard data, or trophy progress could be lost
Parts of games and applications might not work as expected – this affects both online and offline activities
You could lose access to content. This includes paid content as well as extras and virtual currencies
Sony states that, in their estimation, this could only occur in a very small number of games for the PlayStation consoles. However, they explicitly warn if you want to change your name.
Which games have serious issues with a name change in the PSN?
In the following games, Sony concluded that a name change brings serious issues.
It is recommended not to change your PSN ID if you want to continue playing one of the listed games afterwards. Otherwise, permanent errors may occur or data may be lost.
Disc Jam
MLB The Show 16
Everybody’s Golf
MLB The Show 15
Just Dance 2017
ONRUSH
LittleBigPlanet 3
The Golf Club 2
MLB 14 The Show
Worms Battlegrounds
Another list shows games that might also encounter problems due to a name change, but these are not as extreme.
Games with issues after a name change in the PSN
Sony differentiates between serious and non-serious problems that a name change can cause. In this case, the non-serious issues are:
Your and other players’ old online ID is still displayed or is no longer visible. Logging out and logging back in the game could help
PlayStation user accounts might be removed from the game accounts. If you re-link them, the original link might be restored
Some game settings, such as audio or controller settings, could be reset. Logging out and back into the game could restore the original settings
Trevor from GTA 5 is annoyed – Problems might occur in his game
The following games displayed one or more of the mentioned issues during Sony’s testing:
Absolver: Downfall
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag
MLB The Show 17
Big City Stories
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
Bloodborne
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Trilogy
Call of Duty: Ghosts
Naruto Storm 4: Road to Boruto Expansion
Crossout
NBA 2k19
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
PlayStation VR Worlds
Dark Souls III
Rock Band 4
Dragon Quest Builders
Rocksmith 2014 Edition Remastered
EA Sports FIFA 17 Standard Edition
The Last of Us Remastered
Gauntlet: Slayer Edition
Titanfall 2
God Eater 2 Rage Burst
Trackmania Turbo
Grand Theft Auto V
Trove
Gundam Versus
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Guns Up!
UNO
Injustice 2 Standard Edition
Warframe
Killzone Shadow Fall
Wipeout Omega Collection
Which games work without issues after the name change in the PSN?
During Sony’s testing, many games showed no problems after a name change. For this, there is a large list on the PlayStation website.
Destiny 2 is among the games that have no known errors due to the change
Normally, all games released on or after April 1, 2018, should have no issues with name changes. In the beta phase of PSN ID changes, however, one game experienced problems that was not fully compatible with the change.
In some cases, errors can occur even if the game should actually be compatible.
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The development studio behind the MMORPG Lost Ark, Smilegate, hints at a mobile version of the game and a switch to Unreal Engine 4. But when will it finally come to us?
What is Lost Ark? The MMORPG Lost Ark can be described as a sort of Diablo MMORPG.
From an isometric view, you explore a large world and fight many enemies
Group play is important, just like quests
The battles are action-based and active, similar to a hack ‘n slash
Are Lost Ark Mobile and a switch to Unreal Engine 4 coming?
This has been hinted at: Smilegate is currently looking for employees for a “new project” that is supposed to be a mobile game. Media in Asia believe that this is a mobile version of Lost Ark.
Furthermore, the studio is seeking employees who are familiar with Unreal Engine 4. However, these individuals are also being sought for the PC version of Lost Ark. Therefore, rumors are currently circulating that a switch of the engine for the MMORPG could be on the horizon.
How realistic are these rumors? Mobile games are performing excellently in Asia. And Lost Ark is a game that is also very well received. Hence, a mobile version of the title seems only logical. It is thus quite conceivable that Lost Ark Mobile is coming.
The switch of the engine also makes sense. Lost Ark currently uses Unreal Engine 3. Continuing to develop a current game with this is not so easy, as the new version is more effectively supported, offers better performance and more effects. A game with Unreal Engine 4 is thus better equipped for the future.
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What do the developers say about this? Smilegate only stated that such rumors are “normal” when a development studio enters a recruitment phase. Whether there is any truth to it, the studio did not want to comment.
When will the game be released for us? There is still no date for a release in Europe and the USA. However, if the rumors are true, we might get to play the “new” version of the MMORPG at release.
Since yesterday, the MMORPG Albion Online, developed by a German studio, is Free2Play. We will reveal everything important for starting the game.
Albion Online is now Free2Play: Since April 10th at 12:00 PM, Albion Online is officially Free2Play. You can now simply download the game and dive into the world of Albion.
Where can I download the game? You can download Albion Online in two ways. On one hand, there is a link on the official website.
On the other hand, the game is available on Steam. You can get it completely for free there as well.
Trailer for the Free2Play Release
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What is Albion Online? Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG that focuses on the classless combat system and PvP.
There are battles in the open world and organized GvG. Monsters can also be defeated in the world, especially in the new randomly generated dungeons.
The sandbox game emphasizes that you develop independently and that players can also control the economy. Additionally, every player has the right to their own piece of the world and can build a house there.
Where can I find initial guides for the game? The developers of Albion have been busy and published some guides for getting started in the MMORPG on their website.
Here you will find tips for the first days as well as the first weeks in Albion Online. There are also explanations for mounts, fishing and crafting, farming, and PvP.
There is even a character builder, where you can share your builds with other players or check out their playstyle. Thanks to a voting function and the date indication, you can refer to the latest and best builds of other players, which should ease the entry.
How popular is the game? At the beginning of the year, the game had around 9,000 active players daily. Following the last update and the announcement of the transition to Free2Play, the player numbers skyrocketed and almost doubled.
The demand in the past days has been so great that the developers have even considered implementing a queue system to handle the Free2Play release.
Overall, the sentiment in the MMORPG is good. The update in November was well received by players, and the Oberon update from March has had a positive impact on the game as well.
As the German studio Sandbox Interactive openly shares its player numbers, we may even expect new statistics on this in a few days.
Albion Online player numbers until April 2019
What can I buy with real money? Albion Online offers you two different contents for real money. On one hand, you can purchase a premium account for a limited period.
A premium account includes 20 learning points and 10,000 focus points per day, as well as bonuses on fame, resource yield, harvest yield, as well as silver and loot from enemies. 30 days cost 9.95 dollars.
On the other hand, you can buy gold, for which you can also purchase a premium account. Alternatively, prestige items and in-game currency can be obtained in exchange with other players.
The cheapest package gives you 750 gold for 4.95 dollars. For 99.95 dollars, you get 21,000 gold extra. This is the most expensive package. Gold can be exchanged with players so that you can also obtain gold and even a premium account through in-game currency.
The new White Tiger from the “Recruit a Friend” action of Albion Online
New System for Recruiting Friends
If you like Albion Online, you can recruit a friend for the game and receive bonus items:
A link to recruit friends is automatically provided with account creation. However, only players who purchase a premium account during their playtime are counted as recruited friends.
Not only Albion is now Free2Play, but also many other MMORPGs:
In The Division 2, many are currently farming low-level mods. But why should you collect low-level gear? This is the reason.
What are gear mods? These are items that can be applied to armor pieces. They have various values such as additional weapon damage or simply armor.
Mods are a great way to optimize builds and enhance values to the maximum.
Which mods are we talking about? Some players are now focusing their search for gear mods on blue and purple mods from the low-level range. But why? It relates to their values.
Blue and purple mods can be quite useful
This is why it’s worth farming low-level mods right now: Even in the level range of 15+, some players are currently farming blue and purple mods.
Many have even created a second character for this purpose. Because the mods can offer values like specific weapon damage of 5% or more.
This even surpasses the mods in the high-level range, which usually only have 1-4%.
With multiple low-level mods, you can significantly increase the weapon damage for the desired weapon, provided you have the right mod slots for it.
This has also been reported by several players in the Subreddit of The Division 2, where this screenshot was posted:
How can I transfer the mods to my high-level character? Just store them in your inventory, you can then retrieve and equip them with the other character.
Will Massive change this? The developer is now aware of the situation and is listening to fan feedback on it. They announced this in the State of the Game on April 10.
It may be fixed in the next update. However, when that will come is unknown.
This video shows how you can achieve up to +40% weapon damage with the mods:
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What do players say about this? In the Reddit post, the reactions are rather negative. Many find it annoying that you need a low-level character to get the mods with the highest damage bonuses.
Actually, these numbers should only be possible at the maximum level of 30. However, most are optimistic that this will change soon, as Massive has already responded.
This problem should also be fixed with the next update:
The survival MMO Atlas is getting a major update that introduces new PvP and PvE modes and brings a test server. Looking at the current state of the online game, the question arises whether the update can save the title.
In addition, a test server has been introduced where players can try out new features and changes before they go live on the servers. On the test server, you’ll play the PvP Colonies mode.
The update is associated with a wipe. Players will have to start over. Additionally, the following is being introduced:
The world of Atlas has been redesigned.
With “Deep Ocean Trench,” a new area has found its way into the game.
There is now snow as weather.
The system for claiming areas has changed. There is now an “invulnerability timer” during which islands cannot be attacked when the owners are offline.
Players can now trade securely with each other.
New quests, items, bug fixes, and balance optimizations.
The many changes aim to lead to Atlas 1.5. A game that already feels almost “new”.
Necessary changes in the major update
When is the update coming? The major mega-update is set to be deployed today (April 11) around 7 PM, but the test server is already open. There, the changes can be tried out in advance. The wipe will also take place at 7 PM.
How are players reacting to the changes? A wipe is never welcomed, but in an early access game, it is unavoidable. And in Atlas, players had even longed for a wipe. The innovations of the update sound very interesting to many. Especially the new system for capturing locations is something that fans welcome.
soviman1 writes on Reddit: “The system works quite well compared to the old one, which said: take the island after the owners have gone to sleep.”
Severe criticism of Atlas – Is the MMO still salvageable?
What is the current state of Atlas? According to Steamcharts, player numbers have drastically declined since the launch in December 2018. At that time, around 59,000 players were online. Now, only about 3,800 are left.
The game’s ratings on Steam are at 34 percent, and thus “mostly negative.” Especially the numerous bugs and performance issues are criticized. Cheaters also pose a significant problem, and players feel that the developers only do what they want and ignore feedback.
Many had hoped for a pirate MMO and not ARK 2.0. However, according to some fans, Atlas is increasingly moving in that direction. A major update with a quasi-restart is therefore urgently needed. The question is whether this can really save the MMO.
Modernautomatic writes on Reddit: “The developers are increasingly moving away from ship battles. Then just rename it to ARK 2 because it seems like that’s all the developers think about. I just wanted the game to be good.”
After the update today, it will be seen whether it can lead to a revival and better ratings for Atlas.
Since April 11, it is now possible to change your PSN ID. We will show you how the name change works with a guide.
What is new? If you want, you can now change your display name for the PlayStation Network. This can be done through the PS4 itself or via a web browser.
Many players have wished for such a feature for a long time. Many simply prefer to have a different online name because they use it on other platforms, can no longer identify with their old name, or simply want a change.
How much does the change cost? If you change your online ID for the first time, it is free. Each additional change costs €9.99. PS Plus members pay €4.99 for each additional change after the first.
If you switch back to an old ID, it is free. This is always available to you. After a change, no one else can use your old name.
You can change your IDs as often as you want.
Benefits of PS Plus: If you choose a PS Plus membership, you will also have access to these games for free in April:
How your friends can find you again: You have the option to display your old ID alongside the new one for up to 30 days after the change. This makes it easier for friends to remember the switch.
Change PSN Name on PS4 – Online ID
Select “Settings” from the PS4 menu
Select “Account Management” and then “Account Information,” “Profile,” and “Online ID”
Enter an Online ID or select one of the suggested names
Follow the instructions in the menu to complete the change
Note: You cannot make this change on the PS3 or PS Vita. Only on the PS4.
Change PSN Name in Browser – Online ID
First, visit the page for your account on the PlayStation Network (here at sonyentertainment.com)
At the top next to your ID, you will find the “Edit” button – select this
Enter your desired Online ID or choose one of the suggestions
Follow the instructions in the menu to complete the change
Which games support name changes on PS4?
Sony states that a large portion of the most-played PS4 games support this name change. However, the game must have been released on or after April 1, 2018. With older games, this does not work seamlessly.
The operators of Spanish piracy portals probably won’t be happy for the rest of their lives. They face penalties in the hundreds of millions.
Piracy is still laughed at by many users in this country who have not yet come into contact with penalties. An example in Spain could now have a deterrent effect, if the verdict even slightly goes in the direction that the prosecution envisions.
Four website operators are on trial there, accused of offering pirated copies. They face penalties: the plaintiffs are demanding up to 560 million euros, but it could end up being a “mild” 170 million euros.
Which websites are involved? The current and former operators of the websites are on trial:
SeriesYonkis
PeliculasYonkis
VideosYonkis
(translated, these are series, movie, and video junkies.)
The sites were popular in the piracy scene and provided countless links to downloads of current movies and series.
What do the plaintiffs want? According to the accusations of the Spanish “Anti-Piracy Federation” and EGEDA (local film industry), they want a total of about 560 million euros in damages from the four defendants.
How high are the penalties likely to be? A verdict has not yet been reached. However, the demands of 560 million euros will probably not be met. According to a report, lawyers suggest that the payments will be capped at “only” 170 million euros. Additionally, a prison term of up to four years may follow.
For several years they have been operating “legally”: The curious thing about the case is that none of the three websites are currently operating illegally. Since 2014, the operators have reached an agreement with the company Filmin (a Spanish alternative to Netflix). Since then, the three portals only refer to legal services. Of course, the crimes from before do not get excused by this.
The only allowed piracy – within games.
In every respect, this case will probably serve as a cautionary tale.
Do you find these (likely) penalties for operating piracy websites appropriate? Is the penalty too high? Or can’t it be high enough?
Rare Candies are among the rarer items in Pokémon GO. Therefore, it is even more important to use them wisely. We will tell you where it is worth using them.
What are Rare Candies? This item gives any Pokémon of your choice an additional candy. This way, you can level it up or teach it a new move.
Things to consider when using: The item is quite rare, so it should be used wisely. We will show you some Pokémon where you can use them without hesitation.
Invest Rare Candies in these 6 Pokémon
What’s important: Of course, it is up to everyone to decide how to invest their candies. However, we will show you 6 Pokémon where Rare Candies are definitely well spent.
Rare Candies are rare items
This list is determined by: The list only includes legendary Pokémon, as it is the hardest to obtain candies for these Pokémon.
Non-legendary Pokémon are significantly easier to level up. They can also be caught more frequently during various events. Therefore, it’s not really worth spending your Rare Candies on them.
1. Giratina (Original Form)
Giratina in its Original Form
Why is it worth investing candies here? The Original Form of Giratina is the best Ghost-type attacker in the game. It deals comparable damage to Gengar but is significantly more resilient than its rival.
It’s important to note that only the Original Form of Giratina is that good. The Altered Form is not worth leveling up.
What you can use Giratina against: The Ghost type is particularly useful in raids. Most legendary Pokémon are Psychic type, and Giratina is a real weapon against them. In Generation 4, the Lake Trio as legendary raid bosses will be introduced. They are all vulnerable to the Original Form of Giratina.
2. Rayquaza
Rayquaza
Why is it worth investing candies here? Many players consider Rayquaza to be the best Pokémon in the game, and there’s a lot of truth to that.
It has an extremely high attack value and, with its strong Dragon-type moves, is a great all-rounder.
What you can use Rayquaza against: As a Dragon-type Pokémon, it is especially effective against other Dragon-type Pokémon such as Latios, Palkia, or even Rayquaza itself.
However, you can use Rayquaza effectively against almost any Pokémon. Its attack value deals enormous damage almost everywhere.
3. Kyogre
Kyogre
Why is it worth investing candies here? Kyogre is the best Water-type attacker in the game, and by a large margin. It has the best moves of this type and also has a good attack value.
What you can use Kyogre against: The Water type is effective against Fire, Ground, and Rock. With that, you can take on Pokémon like Groudon, Entei, or Moltres in raids. With Kyogre, you have a very strong choice there.
4. Groudon
Groudon
Why is it worth investing candies here? Groudon is the best Ground-type attacker in the game, which is why it is so useful. It has a good attack value and also withstands a lot of damage.
What you can use Groudon against: The Ground type is effective against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel. You have numerous Pokémon that you can effectively hit with Groudon. This includes Raikou, Heatran, or Entei in raids. In arenas, Groudon could also do well against Metagross.
5. Mewtwo
Mewtwo
Why is it worth investing candies here? Alongside Rayquaza, Mewtwo is also considered the best Pokémon in the game. The advantage of Mewtwo is its attack value, which is the second highest in the game.
What you can use Mewtwo against: Mewtwo is most effective with two Psychic-type moves, making it effective against Pokémon of the Fighting and Poison types.
It can also learn strong moves from the Ice, Electric, Fire, and Ghost types (Shadow Ball is no longer learnable). Therefore, it has a very wide application.
6. Moltres
Moltres
Why is it worth investing candies here? Moltres is by far the best Fire-type attacker in the game.
Additionally, thanks to the Moltres Day, it possesses the best Flying-type move, Sky Attack. Therefore, it is also a very strong attacker of this type.
What you can use Moltres against: As a Fire attacker, Moltres is effective against Grass, Steel, Ice, and Bug types. Thus, you can use it against many different Pokémon.
