Pokémon GO has announced the data for the Summer Tour 2019. There will be a GO Fest in Dortmund at the beginning of July.
This was announced: It had already been speculated and now we have the confirmation. A GO Fest will start in Dortmund in July 2019.
In addition to the event in Dortmund, another GO Fest for Chicago and the Asia-Pacific region has also been confirmed.
This was announced about the GO Fest in Dortmund
Niantic says: Overall, there will be 3 GO Fests this summer. This is special because this event has only been held in Chicago until now. The dates for this year are:
June 13 – 16: Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago
July 4 – 7: Pokémon GO Fest in Dortmund
Time and place not yet known: Pokémon GO Fest in the Asia-Pacific region
This is how the event in Chicago is announced.
What is there at the GO Fest? Details about special Pokémon or other bonuses have not yet been provided. However, in the announcement image for the event in Chicago, the missing Pokémon Hippopotas and Hippowdon can be seen.
Additionally, Pachirisu can be seen in the background. This regional Pokémon can only be caught in Russia and the northern part of North America. It will likely also be catchable in Chicago.
Whether these monsters can also be caught in Dortmund remains to be seen. Furthermore, Trasla, Chelast, and Seeper are also visible. None of these three Pokémon are available in Shiny form yet. It is possible that one of them will be released at the events.
In addition to these monsters, another Unown can also be seen, which will likely be exclusive to there as well. This was already the case last year. The entire Whismur family and Gengar can also be seen.
What else was announced? Niantic also confirmed the dates for upcoming Community Days until August. They also made it clear that in the second half of the year, some Safari Zones will also be coming to players. They have not yet revealed where exactly these will take place.
Dates for Community Days have also been announced
I can’t be there. What should I do? Niantic also announced that you can participate in the events worldwide. You do not have to be on site.
It was already the case last year. There were then global tasks through which Shinies were unlocked.
There is currently a lot of excitement about Anthem following an insider report. However, it doesn’t paint everything black regarding the future of Anthem. There are three glimmers of hope.
This is the insider report: This week, the US site Kotaku published an insider report on the development of the online RPG Anthem. The author of the report claims to have spoken with 19 sources, who wish to remain anonymous.
The report painted a grim picture of a game that was created without vision and leadership. For five years, from 2012 to 2017, hardly any decisions were made or progress achieved.
Moreover, the development of Anthem was so stressful that it drove developers into sick leave and away from BioWare.
We have already discussed the report on MeinMMO.
However, the long report also highlights some positive developments that occurred mainly towards the end of the development period. We want to focus on those in this article.
1. Leadership personnel exchanged and it works
One of Anthem’s main problems was that BioWare head Casey Hudson left in August 2014. He was the captain of BioWare’s A-Team, which had already led the development of the original Mass Effect series.
Casey was replaced by Jon Warner as Game Director. In the following three years, there was a dark phase in which few decisions were made, and the game stagnated.
According to the report, this changed in October 2017. A new strong figure, Mark Darrah, was brought into Anthem – and Casey Hudson returned.
Mark Darrah, Executive Producer – Image source: GameInformer via YouTube
Darrah came off well in the insider report. He is said to have injected momentum into the development and ensured that decisions were made and progress was achieved.
He supposedly told people: “Finish what you started.”
With Darrah, a new wave of energy reportedly entered the team starting in October 2017. Remarkable progress was made.
Darrah is listed first in the credits – even above the Game Director.
Kotaku highlights that Darrah was credited first in the closing credits, even though he had only been with Anthem for a year and a half.
2. New team with live experience takes over
It is also interesting that the further development of Anthem is shifting from Edmonton to the team in Austin. This was supposedly the plan from the start, according to the insider report.
The team in Austin seems motivated to pull the “Anthem” cart out of the mud.
BioWare Austin is the part of BioWare that has been working on the MMORPG Star Wars The Old Republic for years.
The Star Wars team takes over the live service of Anthem.
In Austin, there was a feeling that they regularly gave feedback to the leadership in Edmonton during development, but they felt ignored.
They had gained so much experience with Star Wars The Old Republic and felt capable of providing valuable insights into how things work in a live game and how they do not.
Now the team in Austin feels they finally have control over Anthem. A developer from there is quoted as saying:
“Over the years, we’ve felt like: Okay, when we’re at the wheel, we’ll fix it. Sure, the game has these issues, and we understand them. But there is a: ‘We want to fix it’ mentality.”
3. There was a sprint towards the end and much improved
The insider report highlights how much BioWare accomplished in a short time once the vision was clear, and they could work towards solid goals.
One developer expressed being impressed by what was still possible in the last 6 to 9 months.
Another developer is quoted saying that the improvements exploded in the last months of development.
It is said that under Darrah, the team gained real momentum and the atmosphere changed. The problem was that time was short. In the end, the team needed a few more months.
But overall, many of the “good things” in Anthem were created only in the last months when real decisions were finally being made.
Here, optimism spread as the combat and flying felt so good.
Additionally, there is now a feeling that they can really do much better with Anthem as a live game.
Conclusion: Many of Anthem’s biggest problems seem to lie in the period between 2014 and 2017 and have now been resolved:
the leadership vacuum has been filled
a team with new energy is at the helm
the lethargy and working aimlessly appear to be gone
Is Anthem now flying into a better future?
From these problems, the “stress” and “crunch” issues that are now widely discussed seem to have resulted. Because BioWare had to make up for in 18 months what had been missed over 5 years.
Perhaps BioWare’s leadership has indeed learned as much in the recent months as they have articulated in a blog post.
This would mean that a majority of the criticism from the insider report relates to issues that have now been addressed and resolved.
In Pokémon GO there is currently Ninjask as a 4-star raid. This raid boss can even be defeated alone. Here’s how it works.
This is Ninjask: The Pokémon comes along with many other bugs as new raid bosses in the game. Normally, you cannot defeat 4-star raids alone. You need at least 2 players. However, Ninjask is the exception, as this bug Pokémon has very weak stats, making it easy to defeat alone.
We will show you how you can defeat the raid boss without assistance and which Pokémon are effective.
This is how you can easily defeat Ninjask solo
What counters do I need? Ninjask is a Bug and Flying type. The effective types are Rock, Electric, Fire, Ice, and Flying. Rock is the best type, as Ninjask has a double weakness to it.
Ninjask is the evolution of Nincada
What level do you need to be? To defeat Ninjask alone, you need to be at least level 35, if not higher. Your counters must definitely be at this level.
With these Pokémon, you can defeat it solo: Ninjask can only be defeated solo by Rock Pokémon. Suitable Pokémon include:
Rhydon with Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge (at level 35)
Tyranitar with Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge (at level 40)
Rhydon is the top counter against Ninjask
In partly cloudy weather, you can use additional Rock Pokémon. These include:
Rhyperior with Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge
Ampharos with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
Geodude with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Here’s how: We have embedded a YouTube video here that shows how to defeat Ninjask alone. If you have the right counters, you can defeat the bug Pokémon with enough remaining time.
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How long does Ninjask stay in raids? You need to hurry if you want to challenge the bug Pokémon in raids. Ninjask will be in raids until April 9th. After that, the old raid bosses will return.
Ninjask came into the game along with the bug event. You can find all information about this event here:
FIFA 19 has new times for the FUT Champions rewards. From now on, you can receive your rewards at this time.
This is what players are waiting for: FIFA 19 has once again changed the times at which the Weekend League rewards go online.
This seems to have happened without an official announcement. The only clue for the new times comes from a Twitter post from the FIFAU team, who also regularly provide predictions for the Team of the Week.
New Time for the Weekend League Reward
When will the rewards be available from now on? Instead of Thursdays at 9 AM, the Weekend League rewards will now be available at 10 AM in the morning. Keep in mind that they may also be delayed.
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What is FUT Champions? The Weekend League and FUT Champions are among the most lucrative modes in FIFA 19. By winning matches over a weekend, you will receive rewards in the form of player cards the following week.
This Week’s Rewards with Poulsen and Marquinhos
What rewards will I get? Depending on how many wins you achieve from the up to 30 matches over the previous weekend, you will reach a certain rank. However, you must have played at least 5 matches to receive rewards.
Depending on your rank, you will receive coins and one or more player picks. These are special variants of the TOTW cards.
A doctor from Boston in the USA has told a story about a child who became aggressive due to Fortnite. This child even damaged his parents’ car when they took away Fortnite from him.
There are recurring stories of children developing significant aggression due to Fortnite. Dr. Michael Rich has shared one such story.
Rich is a pediatrician and head of the Department of Interactive Media and Internet Disorders at Boston Children’s Hospital.
What the doctor reports about the aggression of young players
This is what Rich says about the child: In a conversation with the Boston Globe, Rich mentions a child as an extreme example of aggression due to Fortnite.
Fortnite led to a lot of action. For some children, it seems to be too much.
The child searched for the gaming console on which it played Fortnite. Its parents had taken the device away after their child was glued to it.
The child suspected its gaming device was in the family car. Not finding a key, the child smashed the windshield with a hammer.
What does Rich say about Fortnite addiction? For the doctor, this incident with the child is not an isolated case. He reports that parents often come to his clinic with their children.
He says: “They are not sleeping. They are not going to school. They are withdrawing from social activities. Many children have stopped playing sports.”
Rich also states that this is only a small percentage of the player base and definitely does not apply to all children.
This is what Fortnite does to some families: According to another therapist, Fortnite creates significant stress for the parents of the children.
Couples argue about who brought “Fortnite” into the house.
In one case, it went so far that the parents nearly considered divorce. Supporting the parents of such children is similar to working with parents of children with drug addictions.
Due to the colorful and fun skins, Fortnite is very popular among young players.
Fortnite exerts a great fascination: Fortnite is popular among many young players, and stories like this continue to emerge.
Even the young professional “Mongraal”, who is only 14 years old, has raged multiple times during streams. He already smashed his keyboard because it wasn’t going well for him.
A young girl made headlines last summer. She went into therapy after a severe addiction:
With the new PTR patch from Overwatch , a strong combo with two heroes is currently possible. Symmetra can wipe out entire teams with the help of her teleporter.
With a new patch on the PTR, D.Va’s MEKA can currently use Symmetra’s teleporter and then flies up into the air. This allows the machine to be teleported while it self-destructs.
Previously, only a linear flight was possible. Now, the MEKA flies high into the air.
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Symmetra can also transport objects, such as her own turrets. These will position themselves at the exit when passing through a portal.
D.Va’s MEKA can also pass through the portal. When D.Va uses her boosters and shortly after activates her ultimate, the MEKA continues flying independently. If it passes through the portal, it appears on the other side and flies upwards.
That’s why it’s so strong: The combination was possible before, but the MEKA’s behavior still allowed opponents to protect themselves easily.
With the new change, it’s now harder for opponents to see the MEKA correctly and defend against it. A Reinhardt shield, for example, does not protect as reliably against an explosion from above as it does from the front. But it can be even sneakier.
If Symmetra places her portals correctly and sets the starting portal below a MEKA that is just about to explode, it will be teleported to the exit immediately. It doesn’t even have to move.
This is demonstrated by a clip from reddit user andygmb. The player shows in his video how he can wipe out an entire team hiding from the explosion just before it explodes with precise timing. His clip contains some crazy scenes that are possible on the PTR.
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Will this also make it to the live servers? Currently, it is unknown whether this is an intended and planned change or a bug. The combo is only possible on the PTR. Whether it will ever make it to live servers is still uncertain.
What do you think of the new combo?
Due to the same patch, Junkrat players will probably also have to brace for something new:
On April 3, Apex Legends released update 1.1 with massive bugs. Now the developers explain what was the reason for the huge issues.
What happened? On April 3 around 7 PM, patch 1.1 for the battle royale shooter Apex Legends was released. Quality-of-life improvements were planned to enhance the game quality.
Instead, players were surprised to find that all their earned progress was gone. Skins, levels, materials – all deleted. As if it had never been earned. Players were angry.
Apex Legends quickly noticed that something was wrong and took the servers offline in the evening.
They worked for a few hours on a solution and were able to give the green light around 11 PM. The servers are back up, and all players’ progress has been restored.
What caused the chaos of the update? Developers commented on Reddit and wrote:
When update 1.1 was released, players were inadvertently routed to different servers.
This caused it to appear as if the entire account progress was deleted.
The developers then shut down all live servers to prevent players from the wrong servers. Once they were confident the error was fixed, they allowed players back onto the servers, this time on the correct ones.
Items purchased during the time between the first update 1.1 and the subsequent fix were reverted, and the currency for those was refunded. Other progress such as increased levels, unlocked items, or opened packs was also reverted.
What improvements did the update bring? With the new patch, you now have the option to invite players from the last squad into your team in the main menu. Also, there is now a button to mute the music in the intro and during legend selection. All patch notes for update 1.1 of Apex Legends are here.
Accidentally released new feature: Chaos was also caused by a feature that shouldn’t have been released at all. This addresses leavers:
Epic now stipulates that the width must be 16:9. For the pros who have trained with other resolutions, this means another adjustment.
This means the change for players
Why was the resolution changed at all? Numerous pros have specifically changed their screen resolutions. They hope for a larger hitbox on opponents because the screen is slightly stretched and wider. This means the opponent appears wider.
This explains the reason for the distortion once again.
This has already been a popular method in CS:GO. There, the opponent’s hitbox was also slightly larger.
This has now changed: To ensure no player has an advantage due to a changed screen resolution, Epic is now banning it. In tournaments and the Arena mode, there will now be no other resolutions than 16:9.
What is the problem? Many pros are annoyed by the change. For them, it means a major adjustment, as they have already trained with other resolutions for tournaments.
Streamer Ninja says: “It’s mainly about how they execute everything. They allowed the resolution to be distorted at the last tournament and then a week after the Arena starts, they switch? I practiced with it and now it’s all for nothing. The same goes for any pro player who uses it.”
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They now have to readjust again. This is especially troubling now because the qualification for the Fortnite World Cup, where millions of dollars are at stake, starts in just a few days.
Pros have to switch to the Arena mode for tournament rules. However, they have to wait for suitable lobbies for minutes. This hinders the pros in their training.
Ninja is anyway fed up with Fortnite. He is boycotting the solo mode:
Currently, the rumor mill is buzzing around Destiny 3. Many fans are worried that the next installment of the series might forgo traditional PvP. Bungie has now commented on the rumors.
Here’s what the rumors are about: In the past few days, there has been a lot of buzz around Destiny 3.
Both leaks suggest that Destiny 3 will offer open-world areas where there will be PvEvP gameplay – a kind of open PvP combined with PvE. The 4chan leak also mentions PvP faction wars and battle for territory.
Many fans are now concerned that Destiny 3 might not include traditional PvP in the Crucible format.
Here’s what Bungie says: Although the studio rarely comments on such rumors, it has done so now. Thousands of nervous fans demanded clarity on Reddit in numerous threads.
In a stream for Bungie Bounty, community manager DeeJ addressed the fans’ concerns yesterday, April 3.
He said that he knows there’s a lot of talk about the Crucible and that there are many speculations. However, there are numerous members of the development team who are working on PvP and the future evolution of the Crucible every day, including now.
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He is aware that this statement raises millions of further questions, but this is a Bungie Bounty and not a reveal stream. There’s nothing he could elaborate on at this point.
As much as he regrets leaving the players with this statement – they want to choose the right moment and the right people to deliver this news.
Later, community manager dmg04 also announced on Twitter: “I can confirm: The Crucible is not going anywhere.”
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The PvP in its current Crucible format is likely to remain for fans – even in a possible Destiny 3.
Why were fans so nervous? These statements should have calmed numerous agitated fans. However, until yesterday, the mood was quite different.
While neither of the leaks explicitly stated that traditional PvP in the Crucible format would no longer be available, AnonTheNine only noted that he did not know if anything would change with the Crucible.
Yet many fans concluded from certain details of the rumors and the general situation around the Crucible that there might be changes.
Many fans believe that PvP has not received enough love recently. There are hardly any innovations or substantial changes. Additionally, communication regarding PvP and further Crucible plans from Bungie has been rather sparse for months.
In connection with the rumors of a supposed PvEvP focus in Destiny 3, many fans and PvP lovers became nervous. They wanted certainty about whether there is still a place for them in Bungie’s future plans.
Would you give up the Crucible format in favor of open PvP or a large-scale PvEvP format? Or is PvP in its current form an absolute must for the Destiny series?
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With the upcoming update, some changes will be made to weapon and skill mods in The Division 2. They will be revamped.
What does the patch change? In addition to new content such as the 5th World Tier and Gear Sets, changes will primarily be made to weapon and skill mods.
Especially weapon mods will be significantly reworked. With the update, there will now be mods without negative effects. Skill mods should also be improved and easier to use.
This is what the effects of mods look like before the patch.
Weapon mods without negative effects
What changes with weapon mods: The biggest change in weapon mods is that the negative effects on some modifications will be removed.
In return, the positive effect will be reduced. Now you can still specifically enhance certain values of your weapons without having to accept a negative effect on another value.
Are there no negative effects anymore? Not entirely. There will still be weapon mods with negative effects. However, the positive effects on these will be significantly higher.
Each weapon slot now has at least one mod without a negative effect. This is intended to expand the options for players.
Why is this being changed? There was mixed feedback from the community regarding weapon mods. Many players liked the mods where you have to pay close attention to how you combine them due to the two opposing effects.
Others felt restricted in their options and believed that many of the negative effects did not make sense. Some even completely refrained from using weapon mods.
The exact impact this will have on your current weapon mods is unclear. It remains to be seen whether this hidden top mod will still be as strong after the update as it is now.
Skill mods should be easier to use
What changes with skill mods: Primarily, the required skill power for skill mods will be adjusted. This should make it significantly easier to equip your skills with modifications.
These minimum values are now significantly lower. Even with builds that do not have an extremely high skill power value, it should now be possible to benefit from skill mods.
Additionally, the amount of mod bonuses is now also related to the minimum requirement for skill power.
The more skill power is required, the stronger the effect on the skill mod. Previously, these values seemed rather random.
This should now make it worthwhile to invest heavily in skill power and build skill-heavy builds.
Why is this being changed? Skill mods have been one of the major criticisms from fans since the release of The Division 2.
The requirements for many mods were simply too high, and skill-based builds barely paid off.
When will the update come? On Friday, April 5th, server maintenance will start at 9:30 AM and will last for about three hours. During this time, the update is also expected to be released.
Talion is currently the most popular MMORPG in Japan, but it is not played on PC or console, but on mobile devices. And this online game is coming to us as well.
What is Talion? In the MMORPG, the Talion are at war. You choose one of two factions and get involved in this conflict. You explore a vast world, fight enemies, and complete many quests. PvP also plays a significant role.
Choose the Aegis or Bident faction.
Create your hero from three classes.
Battle each other in faction PvP.
Quests can also be completed automatically. Battles can also proceed automatically if desired.
You customize your heroes visually with many options.
In the endgame, you fight your way through raids, with up to 40 players participating in 20 vs. 20 battles.
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What is special about Talion? Gamevil Inc. wants to show with the game that a mobile MMORPG does not have to hide behind PC or console games. That’s why the developers are focusing on detailed graphics that almost reach the quality of current PC and console games.
Furthermore, you do not play Talion like many other mobile MMORPGs from a static isometric view. You can freely look around the world with 360-degree rotations. This is currently very well received by players.
When will the game be released? A release date for the mobile MMORPG for Europe and the USA has not yet been announced, but you are welcome to register on the official website now. You will receive a notification as soon as you can start.
As a reward, you can look forward to in-game currency and some items. The game will be playable on both iOS and Android devices.
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What do players think of Talion? Talion is quite well received in the regions where it is already playable. Those who can already play are particularly impressed by the graphics. The customization options for the hero also appeal to many. However, there is also criticism, particularly regarding the auto-fight system.
nahucirujano writes on Reddit: “Graphically fantastic with an excellent character editor that offers many options. But this auto-fight ruins it.”
Ubisoft has launched a special event for April Fools’ Day called “Rainbow is Magic” for Rainbow Six Siege. It is unusually colorful, much to the delight of players.
What is this event about? In Rainbow Six Siege, the event “Rainbow is Magic” is active from April 1 to April 8. Players must rescue a VIP – Very Important Plushie, meaning a very important stuffed animal. The teddy bear hostage is held on a toy version of the map “Plane”.
And for those who find that not crazy enough, this April Fool’s joke features plenty of plush, unicorns, and pink camouflage.
This is how it usually goes in Rainbow Six Siege: Dark and dirty.
What changes in this event? “Rainbow is Magic” turns the map “Plane” upside down. The otherwise realistic and dark airplane has been shrunk down and completely dipped in pink for the event. There are star and unicorn wallpapers on the walls, and in other places, there are colorful neon lights.
There are also changes with the Operators: Blackbeard, Montagne, Smoke, and Tachanka have special outfits, while nine other characters appear as toy soldiers.
The hostage is a person in a pastel yellow teddy bear suit with “Please do not shoot” written on it.
What players are saying: Rainbow Six players are generally quite pleased with this April Fools’ joke. Especially the colorful atmosphere in the otherwise dark and realistic shooter brings laughter to the players.
The new outfit of the Operator Tachanka is also well received: He is dressed in pink camouflage and has been given a unicorn helmet.
User 1nfin1tus on the RS-Subreddit says: “This is just ridiculous…AND I LOVE IT!”
quangdn295 agrees: “It’s like you’re totally high and playing Rainbow Six Siege, just wondering if you’re high or not.”
However, the challenge for the event is criticized: 40 drones are to be destroyed during the event period. Some players consider that too much grind.
The Borderlands games from Gearbox are currently rated poorly on Steam. The review bombing began after it was revealed that Borderlands 3 is going to be exclusive to the Epic Games Store for a limited time.
Why are the Borderlands games rated poorly? The Borderlands series has been praised in the past. They are very good loot shooters with a decent dose of humor and plenty of crazy ideas. And yet, there are currently a lot of negative reviews on Steam. Affected are Borderlands 1, Borderlands 2, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
Players are not holding back on insults either, creating an ASCII middle finger directed at Epic Games.
Exclusive deals are unpopular
What is the problem? Fans are not happy with how Epic Games snatches exclusive titles for their store. For example, Metro: Exodus and Anno 1800 were removed from Steam only about two weeks before release. Epic Games doesn’t care according to Tim Sweeney whether the studios have already made commitments to other platforms.
Players want the freedom to choose the platform they want to play on. No one wants to be “forced” to use a specific platform.
Furthermore, Epic Games even admitted that the store’s launcher reads data from users’ PCs, such as the Steam library and friend list. And this happens without players’ consent. Many want nothing to do with such software.
This is why they are upset that Borderlands 3 will be available on PC exclusively through the Epic Games Store for about six months.
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Gearbox might not be to blame
How does Gearbox respond? Randy Pitchford, head of Gearbox, said that publisher 2K Games makes the decision about which platform a game is released on. Gearbox is only the developer of the game.
Those who want to complain should reach out to 2K Games.
Is this an isolated case? No. Even when the exclusive deal for the shooter Metro: Exodus was announced, there was review bombing of the other parts of the series. Even when it became known that Obsidian’s new RPG The Outer Worlds would be exclusive to Epic’s store on PC for a year, there was a lot of criticism.
Every time the developers were the ones who suffered, although the publishers had negotiated the deal. Basically, we see the same situation whenever a new game – especially when it is highly anticipated – is announced as exclusive for the Epic Games Store.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale starts today Week 6 of Season 8 with new challenges. Here we show you all the challenges that you need to complete.
Do you need to pay for the tasks? If you own the Battle Pass in Fortnite: Battle Royale, you can complete all 7 weekly tasks. If you do not have the pass, you can only complete the first 3 tasks, which are available for free. If you want, you can buy the Battle Pass for Season 8 in the Fortnite store for 950 V-Bucks. This corresponds to a price of 9.50 €.
All Challenges of Week 6 in Season 8
The free challenges
Reward
Visit a wooden rabbit, a stone pig, and a metal llama
5 stars, 500 XP
Visit the 5 highest elevations on the island
5 stars, 500 XP
Eliminate opponents at Lazy Lagoon or Frosty Flights
10 stars, 10,000 XP
The paid challenges
Reward
Land at Fatal Fields, Lazy Lagoon, Shifty Shafts, Frosty Flights, and Sunny Steps
5 stars, 500 XP
Search where the knife points on the treasure map in the loading screen
Eliminate opponents at Lazy Lagoon or Frosty Flights
How to solve the task: Travel to these places, grab some weapons, and eliminate opponents. You need to achieve a total of 3 eliminations at these locations.
Frosty Flights in Fortnite
Land at Fatal Fields, Lazy Lagoon, Shifty Shafts, Frosty Flights, and Sunny Steps
How to solve the task: This challenge is divided into different phases where you should land at the specified location.
Phase 1 Fatal Fields
Phase 2 Lazy Lagoon
Phase 3 Shifty Shafts
Phase 4 Frosty Flights
Phase 5 Sunny Steps
Search where the knife points on the treasure map in the loading screen
How to solve the task: On a loading screen of Fortnite, a knife is marked that points to a specific place on the map. You need to visit this spot. It is located in the east of the map; in the guide, you will see where the star awaits:
After a rather chaotic patch in Apex Legends, a feature has now appeared that was not supposed to be active at all. The developers have already reacted and deleted it again, but the discussion about the feature has already started.
What feature is it about? With the patch from April 3rd, Respawn introduced a “Leaver Penalty” to Apex Legends, meaning a penalty for players who leave the match early.
However, implementing the feature was not the intention at all, and it came about only due to a script error. The patch also brought other issues and deleted all progress for many players.
Even purchased legends like Octane were missing.
How does this penalty work? As the penalty worked in the patch, leavers should be punished after three matches left:
Anyone who leaves three matches early receives a five-minute ban.
This only applied if their teammates could still revive them.
So, if someone was completely killed but could still be taken to one of the revival beacons, they received a penalty.
The match could only be safely left once the timer ran out.
By the way, the penalty did not apply at all if the team was not full. Only the first leaver was punished.
Even those who left the match on the start screen were punished.
This is how the feature was received: Respawn released the announcement about the feature and its removal on reddit. There, fans also discussed the penalty, although other topics like a better system against cheaters are more prominent.
However, the feature itself was well received despite its unfinished state. The user aki5 writes:
Honestly, the leaver penalty helps to curb bots, as they leave the game before the round even starts. Please also implement harsher penalties for repeat offenders.
The function is said to help well against annoying bots according to fans.
When will the penalty come as a feature? Respawn emphasized once again that the implementation was not intentional and therefore did not appear in the patch notes. There is also no exact date for the release yet.
At the moment, they are still testing, and it is possible that the feature will not come at all. Even though it was already in the game, Respawn has emphasized earlier that tested features can sometimes still be discarded.
What do you think of a penalty for leavers?
Respawn had just previously taken a strange action:
The Game Director of World of Warcraft admits to mistakes. However, the WoW chief is also optimistic, as the next patch is supposed to improve many things.
This is the current situation in WoW: The current state of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is not the best. Many players are eagerly waiting for patch 8.2, which is supposed to fix many problems and significantly improve the MMORPG from Blizzard.
In the lead-up to the update, Game Director Ion Hazzikostas gave several interviews and addressed critical points. We summarize the most exciting statements from the interviews for you here.
Battle for Azeroth wanted too many new systems: In an interview with Buffed , Hazzikostas addressed the feedback from many players that the new systems did not feel good. Both Island Expeditions, the Heart of Azeroth, and also Warfronts did not go down well with many players.
Hazzikostas attributes this to the fact that these features were not well interconnected.
Islands and Warfronts felt “disconnected” from the rest of the gameplay experience. At the same time, the failure of the Heart of Azeroth, as a failed continuation of artifact weapons, meant that hardly anyone likes or sees any use in Islands. Because if the Heart of Azeroth is not fun, then collecting artifact power is also not fun.
Hazzikostas summarizes this point by saying that they should focus better on one or two new features and highlight these features more strongly. This is what they want to consider in the future.
Blizzard hears the fans but does not always respond: A recurring criticism is Blizzard’s communication. Developers are often accused of not responding to feedback and thereby ignoring it.
However, this is not the case, says Hazzikostas. The team simply does not present ideas for solutions with which they are not completely satisfied internally.
Because then they would raise the hopes of players who would be disappointed when a change does not come. However, they read the various forums diligently. Almost all discussions in the forums are also discussed within the development team.
Too little time spent in the beta: In an interview with PCGamer , Hazzikostas spoke out what fans had long suspected – that they spent too little time in the beta with some features.
Especially the system of Azerite traits on equipment came too late into the beta. Although it had already been tested internally, during “organic play”, when players level up to 120 and then engage with their game content every day, the feedback became significantly more negative. If they had spent more time in the beta, they could have reacted to this.
They want to address this with patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara. Then players will be able to unlock their Azerite traits on gear immediately, and the Heart of Azeroth will also be significantly overhauled.
Do you believe the words of the Game Director? Will WoW manage to turn it around and learn from its mistakes? Or is this just typical “PR talk” for you?
How to stay informed: You can always find timely information about World of Warcraft on our WoW Facebook page!
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With Durango: Wild Lands, Nexon is currently working on a mobile game that strongly resembles ARK. In a land of dinosaurs, you must survive and build a base.
What is Durango? The mobile game places you in a sandbox full of dinosaurs. Your task is to team up with other players, gather resources, build a base, and stay alive. This strongly resembles the survival game ARK.
You craft items from the resources you find, and teamwork is essential.
An ARK for mobile devices
What are the differences to ARK? Aside from the fact that you play on your phone, Durango differs from ARK in several other aspects:
You play from an isometric perspective, similar to Diablo.
You choose a class for your hero, but classes can be changed.
PvP takes place in specific zones.
The game world is designed to develop without your intervention. Dinosaurs, for instance, can wander into other areas, making hunting them more challenging.
When will the game be released? Currently, there is no exact release date, even though it was stated last year that Durango: Wild Lands would launch in May 2018. The developers only say that it should be ready later this year.
How can you participate? Nexon has launched the pre-registration phase for the mobile game. You can sign up now to jump in right at launch. If you do this now, you can expect some rewards:
Collectibles – An exclusive package with items, including the Broomstick, Paper Box, Doggy Mask, Dino Mask, Warp Box, Health, Striped Compsognathus, and more.
Rare items – Android players who sign up via Google Play will receive 300 Warp Gems, the in-game currency of the game.
This offer applies to Android players. But even owners of iOS devices like an iPhone can participate at launch.
What do the players think? In some countries, such as Singapore, there has already been a soft launch of the game. Therefore, those who can already play are discussing Durango.
Players believe that there is still much to be done with the title. There are talks of bugs and generally a lack of a good tutorial. Especially at the beginning, many feel lost because there aren’t enough explanations. But once you get the hang of it, Durango is said to play quite well and fluidly.
In Red Dead Online, you can choose between various PvP game modes such as Most Wanted or Hostile Territory. We present to you the Showdown game modes of the multiplayer mode of RDR 2 here.
For entertainment in Red Dead Online, there are various PvP game modes in which you can have fun alone with random players or with friends. Included are classic deathmatches, where you compete for the highest score, as well as fights for first place. You will see these activities on the map as Showdown activities.
Here we show you an overview of the PvP game modes that are currently active in the beta of Red Dead Online. In addition to these competitive games, there are also various activities throughout the map, such as races or missions.
This article was published on November 29, 2018, and updated on April 4, 2019.
Shootout & Team Shootout
This is about the classic deathmatch you already know from other shooters like Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, or even GTA Online. When you die, you come back into the fight after a short pause and can happily shoot again.
A timer runs down during which both teams can score points with kills. If the score is tied at the end of the time, it continues with a sudden-death decision. The next kill determines which team leaves as the winner.
To help you better distinguish the teams, they wear conspicuous colors on their outfits. You can find these colors on the minimap and next to the names of opponents (above their heads). This way you can easily tell whether a friend or foe stands before you.
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The Make-It-Count mode in Red Dead Online is what many refer to as battle royale. Essentially, it is a last-man-standing mode, where the play area shrinks. Running away and hiding far away is not an option.
The special thing about this mode is the weapons you are allowed to use. Currently, there are two forms of Make It Count:
Use nothing but a bow and a handful of arrows
or use nothing but throwing knives
You only have these weapons available to fight against other players for who survives last. You play with seven other players in this mode.
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Gun Rush is also a battle royale mode that features a shrinking map. Like in other games of the genre, players must find weapons, armor, and items during the game.
Players are not dropped onto the map, but start at the edge and must work their way toward the center of the map where the best weapons await them. Up to 32 players can compete individually or as a team in this mode.
In the game mode Most Wanted, it’s about fighting to the top as a single player. You do this by taking out other players. Each kill improves your position. However, there is also a twist. The closer you are to the top of the leaderboard, the more points opponents get if they take you down.
After a kill, you will be shown how many points you receive for the opponent.
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In the game mode Hostile Territory, teamwork is essential. Together with your allies, you should try to control the map. You score points when you control areas. So control as many areas as possible to win.
Per map, there are a handful of different areas that can be captured. These are color-coded on the minimap and in the interface. This way, you can quickly find your way there. It’s up to you whether you play it safe and only capture a few areas or are always on the move to capture as many areas as possible.
On the battlefield, you can find weapons or health packs.
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In the game mode Name Your Weapon, it’s about proving your skill with special weapons. The more difficult the weapon you use to get a kill, the more points you earn for it. For example, a kill with a thrown tomahawk gives you more points than a takedown with a shotgun.
In the end, the one who managed to score the most points wins. You must decide whether to try to get a kill with more complex weapons like bows and earn a lot of points or stick with the familiar shotgun to continuously gain points.
Weapons are also distributed across the map in this mode.
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Spoils of War is a mode for 2 to 16 players, where the competitors start in their hideouts. Together with your teammates, you must try to loot the opponents’ hideouts and bring them back to your own base.
The goal of this mode is to steal more than the opposing faction. However, you must not only rob your enemies but also defend your own hideout.
Spoils of War is played on various maps, including Fort Mercer and Valentine.
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Also in Up in Smoke, it’s about hideouts, like in Spoils of War. However, you do not have to steal anything here, but rather blow things up. All players start the mode with an explosive charge.
The goal is to bring as much explosive material as possible to the opponent’s hideout. Every time a player manages to place their explosives at the opponent’s camp, a piece of the hideout is destroyed. The team that destroys the opponent’s hideout first wins.
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In Pokémon GO, the Lucky Friends are coming! The latest update 0.139.2 for Android and 1.107.2 for iOS brings the long-awaited friends feature.
What is this friends feature? The Lucky Friends are officially announced in this update. With this feature, you are guaranteed Lucky Pokémon when trading with your Lucky Friend.
What stands out: Clearly, the feature with the Lucky Friends catches the eye among the three bullet points. This feature was already found in the code of Pokémon GO some time ago. Since then, players have been eagerly awaiting its release.
When will Lucky Friends arrive? The update can now be found in the app stores. So Lucky Friends should be coming to the game soon. It will probably arrive when Niantic makes the update mandatory for all players. This usually only takes a few days.
This is what will change with the feature: It looks like you will receive a message before the trade that the next Pokémon being traded will be a Lucky Pokémon.
You can soon guaranteed get Lucky Pokémon.
This way, you can decide in advance which Pokémon you want to trade for a Lucky Pokémon. So you can specifically trade legendary or rare Pokémon for the coveted Lucky Pokémon.
What do I gain from Lucky Pokémon? These Pokémon cost only half the Stardust when powering up. In addition, Lucky Pokémon have at least 80% IV. So it is worth having some on your team.
As announced, Battlefield 5 is now introducing the Battlefield currency that can be purchased with real money. How do you get this currency? And what can you buy with it? We have compiled all the important information for you.
What is the new currency? The Battlefield currency, as it is officially called, is a new type of currency in Battlefield 5. It can only be purchased with real money and will complement the Company Coins that can be earned through gameplay.
When exactly is the new currency coming? The Battlefield currency will be introduced today, on April 4th, in Battlefield 5.
How do you get the Battlefield currency? It can be acquired in-game via the Company or the Arsenal.
Simply select an offer that requires the Battlefield currency, and you can then purchase it in one of the available amounts. Otherwise, you can also purchase the real money currency directly in stores.
What can you buy with the new Battlefield currency?
The developers emphasize that even with the introduction of the real money currency, victory and defeat still solely depend on the players’ skills. There should simply be more options to acquire cosmetic items or save time.
You can buy the following with the real money currency:
Cosmetic items: Until now, cosmetic objects for weapons and equipment could be obtained either through direct progress (chapter rewards as well as rank-ups in career, classes, or weapons) or with Company Coins.
With the new currency, players will gain access to completely new cosmetic objects starting on April 4th. They can also purchase some cosmetics that were previously only available for Company Coins.
In the future, more new cosmetic objects will follow, which can be acquired through the previous methods and the new Battlefield currency.
Elite Sets: In Chapter 3, a new feature called Elite Soldiers or Elite Sets will be introduced in Battlefield 5. They can be played in all multiplayer modes and provide no gameplay advantages.
Each of these Elite Soldiers embodies a unique character – with their own name and background. The sets include a range of cosmetics, individual dialogue lines, and a “Best Squad” animation. Additionally, each Elite Soldier comes with an exclusive special mission. This mission aims to highlight the fighter’s story and even unlocks a character-specific melee weapon.
However, these Elite Sets will not be available immediately on April 4th. They are expected to be available at a later date. A specific date for this feature was not mentioned.
Time savings (Shortcuts): The developers plan to introduce two types of time savings for Battlefield 5:
Level catch-ups: These are aimed at players who do not have much time to unlock all reward objects through rank-ups. This shortcut unlocks chapter rewards for them.
XP boosts: These increase the experience points gained while playing for a certain period. This allows players to level up faster in various ranks (career, chapter, weapons, vehicles, etc.).
This feature will also not be available on April 4th and is expected to be added later in the spring.
Bundles: There will also be various offer bundles that can be purchased directly with real money. They contain a mix of various cosmetics, certain amounts of Battlefield currency, time savings, and other items. The contents will be fully listed. Players will know exactly what they are getting for their money.
On April 4th, the first two bundles will be available for purchase.
The Battlefield 5 Starter Pack contains:
500 Battlefield currency
Glacial, a rare face paint
Night Owl, a rare weapon skin set for four weapons
The Battlefield 5 Premium Starter Pack includes:
3,500 Battlefield currency
Destroyer, an epic Axis outfit
Unyielding, an epic Allies outfit
Scorpion, a rare “Panzer IV” vehicle skin
Ice Fire, a rare “Spitfire Mk VA” vehicle skin
Chrome Finish, a rare weapon skin set for four weapons
