Respawn will address urgent issues in Apex Legends – Here’s what they say

In the subreddit of Apex Legends, the developers from Respawn have spoken out and explained how they want to improve the game in the coming days. This involves hitboxes, audio problems, and performance.

How Respawn plans to improve the game: In a longer Reddit thread, the developers of Apex Legends explain their plans for the coming days. They talked about crashes, frame rate, and the hitboxes of the legends.

We will show you the highlights from the thread and provide you with insight into a theory that some players have put forward.

What the developers say about possible improvements

This is what will be done about the frame rate: Respawn confirmed that there was a bug with the frame rate. It was limited to 140 frames per second. In an upcoming update, the frame rate is expected to be increased to 300.

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Apex Legends aims to improve the frame rate. This pleases not only Octane

There has already been an update: Xbox players have already received a small update. Some stability issues on the Xbox One have been fixed.

There is a problem with hitboxes: In recent days, players have repeatedly reported problems with the hitboxes of opponents. This has now also been confirmed by Respawn.

Improvements have already been made to the server. However, further tests are being conducted to permanently eliminate this problem.

These are the audio problems: Respawn also talked about some audio issues that arose in the past few days. They also want to fix these as soon as possible:

  • Audio dropouts, where some audio lines are only partially or not present at all
  • Audio distortions that occur especially with very loud noises
  • Sometimes, footsteps from opponents are too quiet or even not audible
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The audio problems annoy many players

These tips are available for the audio problems: The developers also provided tips on how to tackle the audio issues.

  • Primarily, the hard drive connection is responsible for the problems. If you can enhance the hard drive, this should be done immediately
  • Apex Legends does not support quad audio. Therefore, you should switch to a different audio format to resolve the issues

This is what has been done against crashes: Respawn released an update for the PC last week to address the numerous crashes in the game.

The developers report that 90% of crashes have been resolved as a result. However, they also stated that this is not enough, and they are continuing to work on solutions.

What fans noticed: Besides all the news from the developers, some players noticed a small detail in an image. This image was published alongside the developers’ text.

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This image raises hopes for a new weapon

This concerns a weapon that is not yet in the game. The legend Mirage is holding this weapon. Therefore, some players speculate that this rifle will soon be available in the game. However, nothing has been officially confirmed.

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Fortnite: Secret Star from Week 5 in Season 8 – Location

In week 5 of Season 8 in Fortnite: Battle Royale, another hidden star is waiting for you. We will show you where to find and loot the star.

What kind of star is this? In a season, new challenges are released weekly in the Battle Royale mode of Fortnite. These regularly reward players with a free star or a free banner. In week 5, it is again a star. We will show you the location where you can collect the coveted item.

Week 5 (S8) Finding the star – Where?

Only after you have completed all challenges from week 5 in season 8 will you unlock the loading screen and thus the star. If you have not solved the challenges, you will not find the star in the game.

The loading screen for week 5 in season 8 looks like this:

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The lava makes it clear that the star is located near the new volcano. If you look closely at the loading screen between the lava rivers, you can spot the star there. This is where you should search.

Fortnite loading screen week 5 season 8 hint

Where should you search? The hints indicate that you should search in the area below the volcano. Where the lava flow runs over the map and splits at the first small island. This is at grid square H4.

FN star week 5 season 8 location map

The star is located at the western edge of the island in front of the lava flow. Right next to the lava fall, at the edge of the largest island there. So be careful not to fall into the lava when you want to loot the star.

Video guide: To ensure you find the star, we will embed a YouTube video here. You will find the exact location where the star is hidden in the game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmDAAUrB0pw

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The Division 2 Review: How thrilled are MeinMMO readers shortly after launch

In a MeinMMO survey, we wanted to know from you: What do you think of The Division 2 shortly after launch? Many of you participated in the user test and gave an initial rating and your opinion.

This is how The Division 2 stands currently: The launch of The Division 2 was about 2 weeks ago. Many representatives of the specialist press have used this time to write reviews and distribute ratings.

Currently (March 28), Ubisoft’s shared-world shooter is doing quite well on Metacritic. It has a rating of 80 (out of a maximum of 100) or higher across all platforms. The Division 2 seems to be well received by the testers.

However, in the last few days we have asked the true Division experts – namely the MeinMMO readers – in a user test how they find the game shortly after launch. And many of you have responded diligently.

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These aspects are well received by you

Here are the highlights that you noticed particularly positively in the first days and weeks after the release.

The Division 2 is a strong sequel

This is praised: Already in the months before release, the developers emphasized repeatedly that they had learned from the mistakes of The Division 1. All the feedback they collected from the community and used to continuously improve the first part is also flowing into the second part.

And these were not empty words. The Division 2 launched with several important features that were long or unsuccessfully awaited in part 1, such as dedicated PvP modes, loadouts, or a clan system. Moreover, the game had a surprisingly strong start for a “game as a service” – which is largely due to the developers’ experience.

Our readers write:

The Division 2 is exactly what I expected. A significant improvement in all aspects compared to its predecessor, and that one was already good at the end. Almost everything has been improved.

Mr.Mittens

Or:

I see a solid continuation of the things that were added to part 1 over the years. I enjoy it, what more could I want? Long-term motivation is sufficiently present.

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Or:

8.5/10 – Formulated concisely because it is by far the most rounded MMO of the last few years.

N811 Rouge

The good launch is also praised:

They learned from the mistakes of the predecessor, which is the absolute most positive point for me. It was an disproportionately clean server start.

Stöpsel76

A somewhat more critical voice:

I voted 7/10. It’s exactly the sequel I expected, neither more nor less.
Meaningful innovations and lessons learned from part 1, but surprises are lacking for me.

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The setting is surprisingly well received

This is praised: Although many players initially viewed the summery setting in Washington D.C. critically, they now like the open world better than expected.

This setting is extremely detailed. There is something to discover in every corner. Some collectibles even reveal more about the background story and allow for a deeper immersion into the world.

The ability to move through the entire world without loading screens further enhances immersion. With dynamic weather, beautiful lighting conditions, and a lively world where animals and nature reclaim Washington D.C., Massive has created an impressive atmosphere that is often praised.

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The Division 2 has cool lighting conditions

Our readers write:

For me, TD 2 is a clear 10/10 right now (level 22). […]
I am particularly fascinated by the environmental storytelling; the setting is simply amazing and the immersion is really great.

Psycheater

Or:

I voted 8 points. I think the game offers a coherent, vibrant world. And you have an open-world feel without constant loading screens.

Cryptic Dawn

Or:

I find the atmosphere positive! Apocalypse, plague, and the real beast, man!

Julian Markut

Our reader Mayoo wrote a detailed opinion in which he praised several aspects of the setting. Positive points include:

– Weather (a fight at dawn with fog and rain, unbelievably good) […]

– The music that plays when a fight begins or when you approach an enemy-controlled zone. Simply good.

Mayoo
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The AI enemies are quite intelligent

This is praised: In The Division 2, enemies do not run wildly at you (at least not all of them); instead, they act tactically, stay in cover, and flank you.

This realistic AI has not only been praised numerous times in the Division Reddit but also by MeinMMO readers:

[…] Massive has also worked on enemy AI, and you are now often flanked, for example. Moreover, I really think it’s great that there are completely new enemy types and factions. And that the hunters are back, is really great; I like fighting against them.

Psycheater

Or:

[…] I also think it’s good how NPCs behave and communicate with each other […]

Stöpsel76
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Gameplay and loot are convincing

This is praised: Most players are satisfied with the gameplay. It feels good to hold the weapons in hand. The controls are generally okay. Only a few criticize that the weapon sound is not well done or lacks the “bang” of the guns.

So it is said:

I find the gameplay appealing overall. [There is] a ton of loot, which is both positive and negative at the same time because you constantly have to clean out your inventory. […] But a lot of loot also means many opportunities to refine your equipment and optimize yourself.

Mayoo

Or:

So far, I find The Division 2 incredibly good. The shootouts that occur in tight spaces when certain abilities are active are just spectacularly staged. Really an amazing technique, and I’m still playing on the normal PlayStation. It is challenging, motivating, and packed with content. […]
It’s great that it feels like playing alone and with mates are like two different games.

MacNukem

Or:

Great feeling, team play is endlessly fun, whether tactical or like Rambo.

Karsten Maruschke

This team play aspect is also addressed by Axel Kleps in his detailed user review that he published on MeinMMO. He writes about it:

The now built-in clan mode makes the game even more attractive for all who want to play with buddies and not just with random acquaintances who each do their own thing.
Fun skirmishes in the 4v4 conflict mode are thus possible […]

Axel Kleps

However, there are also critical voices here:

The gameplay is simply not for me. Overall, it somehow lacks impact. It is fundamentally solid but also somehow nothing really special.

Belpherus
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These aspects are criticized by you

Here, Massive still has some improvements to make.

Bugs and annoying mods

This is criticized: The Division 2 is mostly praised, but some teething problems also cause frustrating moments. Especially in the first days after launch, the skill bug drove many players crazy, causing skills to self-destruct immediately after activation. Massive was able to push a fix in a timely manner.

Many players are also unhappy with the weapon mods. While they offer tempting bonuses, they also come with significant disadvantages. The disadvantages are often so great that players have no desire to equip the mods. Players demand that Massive reworks the mod design.

Several readers, such as Mayoo, Psycheater, Persu Berlin, or Alex, point out these teething issues like the skill bug.

The mods are also mentioned more frequently, such as here:

I have only a few criticisms so far. For example, I’m not a fan of how the mods now work. I liked the old system better. It is also a pity that food items for buffing have been removed, and special ammunition can now only be collected for direct use from crates. This makes it less tactical than in the predecessor.

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Graphics weaknesses on consoles

This is criticized: The Division 2 actually has outstanding graphics – if you can see them on consoles. Often, the game takes several seconds to load all textures.

Especially after fast travel, you feel like you are in a pixel world. Only after a while are texts readable and textures displayed in detail. The graphic performance on consoles could definitely be improved.

I’m more than satisfied so far, but what bothers me a bit is the technical aspect, especially the texture loading. On my Xbox, it stands out quite a bit… but it seems to be a console problem. I hope Massive patches this, then it would be almost a perfect game for me.

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The main point of criticism is the shallow story

This is criticized: This point of criticism was particularly frequently read in the specialist press – the campaign lacks depth or interesting characters with personality. While the missions are designed diversely, the surrounding story does not captivate anyone.

In a loot shooter like The Division 2, the game only truly starts in the endgame when the campaign is finished – yet the main story could have been cooler.

Of course, there are also points of criticism. These include the relatively shallow main story. Well, the story itself is just a means to an end.

Stöpsel76

Or:

However, the story is quite shallow; TD1 had more to offer with Aaron Keener and co. There is constant warning about the ominous DC-62, but the world does not seem particularly threatening despite all that. Almost everywhere, you are moving without filter. I find that quite a pity. TD1 also deployed tougher weapons. Playing Metro Exodus highlights the contrast and the wasted potential even more.

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The rating from MeinMMO readers

This is how you rate The Division 2: On a rating scale from 1 (very bad) to 10 (very good), over 2200 MeinMMO readers have given an early rating. A solid 80% have rated it 8 or higher:

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  • 30% gave a rating of 9
  • 25% gave a rating of 8
  • 24% gave the top rating of 10

Only a few readers gave average ratings, while nearly 10% voted for the low ratings of 1 or 2. There are no explanations for these poor ratings in the comments.

  • Therefore, the average rating of the MeinMMO survey is 7.9

We will likely conduct another user test like this in a few months. Then we will see if and how the mood around The Division 2 changes when the complete endgame and the raid have been extensively played.

You can read detailed user reviews of The Division 2 from individual readers here.

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Summer of GO – Pokémon GO plans something big for summer 2019

In Pokémon GO there will also be numerous live events this summer. Niantic confirmed this with a teaser, calling this summer the “Summer of GO”

What is Niantic planning? The developers of Pokémon GO have not yet provided any concrete insights, but in a teaser, they hint at numerous events for the summer.

These are likely to include new Safari Zones. One such zone took place, for example, in Dortmund in 2018 and attracted over 30,000 players.

This is what Niantic shows in their teaser

Watch the video here: On YouTube, Pokémon GO released a video showcasing various clips from the summer tour 2018. Additionally, similar events for this summer are teased.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuhKgC8rKFg&amp=&feature=em-uploademail

This is shown: Niantic writes at the end of the video “We can tell you one thing: You need a bigger bottle of sunscreen.” This likely means that we will again have numerous events this summer, such as Safari Zones.

Whether such an event will also be held in Germany is not yet known. Germany is among the countries where Pokémon GO generates the most revenue. So it is quite conceivable that we will receive another Safari Zone.

When will we know more? Niantic shows in the teaser that they will provide more information about this year’s events on April 4th. Then the event locations will likely be announced.

This is what happened in 2018: The summer tour 2018 was a huge event for Pokémon GO. There were a total of 4 Safari Zones and the big GO Fest in Chicago. Numerous Shinies, such as Roselia or Wingull were introduced.

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The Safari Zone 2018 in Dortmund was a huge success

For us Germans, the Safari Zone in Dortmund was the highlight. There were Corasonn and numerous Shinies to catch. Over 30,000 players from around the world came to this German city that weekend.

A Safari Zone already exists in April. This will result in Shiny Pottrott worldwide:

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Black Desert brings the 2nd major update for Xbox One – 4 new classes

The Xbox version of Black Desert has only been out for less than a month, and the second major update is set to be released next week. This time, four new classes will be introduced to the game.

When does the new patch come out? The new update for the Xbox is scheduled to be released on April 3rd, about 30 days after the game’s release. It will introduce the following four new classes:

  • Lahn
  • Musa
  • Dark Blade
  • Fighter

Previously, there were only six classes in the Xbox version. By comparison, the PC version offers a total of 16 different classes.

The second update in a short time: The upcoming patch is already the second major update within a few weeks. On March 14th, Black Desert was already expanded.

Back then, a whole region with new cities, gear, and an increased level cap was introduced to the game.

Trailer for the Update

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcbHR9_p3eg&ab_channel=BlackDesertforXboxOne

These are the new classes

In the PC version, the four new classes are already available, so we can give you an overview of these:

This is what the Lahn class can do: Lahn wields a crescent pendulum attached to a piece of fabric. She can walk through the air and attack enemies from above.

She was released as the last new class in the western PC version in May 2018.

This is what the Musa class can do: Musa are swordsmen who rely on high-speed attacks. Groups of enemies can be quickly handled as the Musa can use many area attacks.

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Musa from Black Desert

This is what the Dark Blade class can do: The Dark Blade draws her power from dark magic. As the name suggests, she combines this magic with war knives to defeat enemies.

This is what the Fighter class can do: The Fighter, on the other hand, focuses on a martial arts fighting style and also incorporates some street fighting skills.

He completely forgoes a weapon and strikes with his bare fists.

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The Fighter from Black Desert

This is Black Desert 2019

New content for Xbox: Many features are planned for the coming months for the Xbox version. According to a leak, Node and Siege Wars, world bosses, and Absolute Skills are expected to be introduced by June.

New content for PC: For the PC version, it has been not so specific yet. Generally, changes to the market, tutorial, and Territory Wars are planned.

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RDR2: Player opens safe in a simple way, stuns the community

A player demonstrates in a video how to easily open safes in Red Dead Redemption 2. The community is amazed: Some players didn’t even know that safes could be opened.

What is being shown? In the RDR2 subreddit, user Xxrasierklinge7 published a video of him cracking a safe in the game. The player simply takes a few throwing knives and throws them at the safe.

And indeed: After a few knives, the player cracked the safe and accessed its contents without further ado.

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What kind of safe is this? According to Xxrasierklinge7, the safe is a small cabinet that two NPCs have during a random encounter. The two NPCs try to open the safe with a hammer or dynamite.

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In Red Dead Redemption 2, there are many different encounters that you can randomly come across while playing. Besides the two men with the safe, there are also kidnapped women to rescue or strangers to save from snake bites.

Why are the players amazed? In the post on Reddit, many players respond in astonishment, as they did not know that safes could be opened. One reader comments that he has already played Red Dead Redemption 2 for the second time and still did not know that the small safe could be opened.

Just try taking the safes from people instead of their money.

A player replies in shock that he did not know how to open the safe and simply left it by the roadside.

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Other players share that they let the two guys from the encounter open the safe and then shot them to get to the contents. Others give the tip that the doors of safes can also be opened with a tomahawk or explosive ammunition.

In the post, readers also mock the player’s empty cores. How to improve your health in RDR2 can be read here:

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Watch the big Borderlands announcement live with us from PAX East

Experts agree: Today Gearbox will finally announce Borderlands 3. Watch the stream live with our author Leya and actively discuss the announcement.

What happens at the Borderlands announcement? Tonight (March 28), Gearbox is presenting at PAX East at 7:00 PM. Yesterday the studio behind Borderlands released a teaser. This video clearly indicates that the announcement of Borderlands 3 is likely coming today.

We will follow the stream in our live ticker together with you.

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What will we show in the stream? We will accompany the presentation live on our streaming channel MAX. We cordially invite you to chat with us about Borderlands and the presentation!

Who is in the stream? Joining us are Heiko Klinge, the editor-in-chief of our sister site GameStar.de and I, Leya. We are both devoted fans of the franchise and are looking forward to the big announcement.

When does the stream start? Today, March 28, from 6:30 PM to approximately 9:00 PM.

  • We will start at 6:30 PM and show the teaser that we will speculate on.
  • From 7:00 PM we will switch to PAX East. We will translate and summarize the key points from talks live for you.

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A video shows WoW and Diablo, but in Warcraft 3

The MMORPG classic World of Warcraft and the popular hack & slash Diablo appear in a new video. The twist: Both games were created by fans in the map editor of Warcraft 3.

Where does the video come from? The video itself originates from the Map Developers Convention 2018 in China, where creative map developers showcased their works. The convention was born from a collaboration between Blizzard and NetEase.

Displayed are maps that the developers created using the editor from Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne. This was made possible with the update 1.29, which Blizzard released for the classic strategy game in 2018.

The developers achieved remarkably much using only the map editor. Three different maps can be seen, two of which are reminiscent of World of Warcraft and Diablo in their layout. The third variant looks like a fighting game.

It seems even the controls have been adapted to the respective games, as numerous options like in the original versions of WoW and Diablo are possible, and the gameplay looks astonishingly similar.

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That’s why it’s relevant again: The video is gaining attention again for two reasons. On the one hand, the next Map Developers Convention for 2019 was recently announced. This took place on March 23 at Nanjing University.

On the other hand, fans hope that with the upcoming remake Warcraft 3: Reforged, such game modes will be able to reach a wider audience in the future.

Warcraft 3: Reforged was presented at BlizzCon 2018 and can already be purchased directly from Blizzard for 29.99€. The strategy game remake is also set to be released in 2019. A specific date has not yet been announced.

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Warcraft 3: Reforged is supposed to make many things look nicer.

This is what fans say about it: Although the video is already older, fans are excited about the possibilities. Some joke on reddit that they can now play WoW Classic once more.

Others are already considering what else could be possible with the map editor, which is among the best ever and has given rise to things like DOTA. They throw ideas like World of StarCraft into the room.

What do you think about the video?

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Fortnite: 15 Bounces with the Bouncing Toy – It’s that easy

In Week 5 of Season 8 in Fortnite you should achieve many jumps with a single bouncy ball throw. The task is: Make the bouncy toy bounce 15 times with one throw.

What is it about? Today, on March 28th, the new challenges for Week 5 in Season 8 of Fortnite: Battle Royale started. You now need to deal damage to opponents, search for chests, and race to earn stars and XP. Additionally, you will showcase your bouncy ball skills this week.

Where can I find the bouncy ball? The bouncy ball is a toy in Fortnite that you unlock through the new Battle Pass of Season 8. At level 26 in the pass, you will find the bouncy ball. If you reach the level in the paid pass, you unlock the gimmick and can use it in matches.

To do this, you must add it to your emote wheel in the locker. Only then will the bouncy ball be available for use in matches.

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How to complete the bouncy ball task? There are various approaches to throw the bouncy ball in such a way that it bounces 15 times. One way is to throw it from particularly high places. This can be done from various mountains or other elevated areas on the Fortnite map of Season 8.

The area around the volcano is also a good spot. Just throw the bouncy ball against the volcano and let it bounce around.

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Another option is in small, enclosed spaces. A bathroom in a house, for example. There, the small rubber projectile bounces repeatedly off the floor and walls and should easily achieve 15 bounces.

For this, you can also simply create a closed 1×1 area with your building materials. Stand in there and throw the bouncy ball. After a few attempts, you should be able to reach 15 bounces.

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Why are my jumps not displayed? It seems that the display is only shown in the chat after the last bounce. It may take a few seconds or even a minute for you to see the result in the chat when you have thrown the bouncy ball in open terrain.

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Blizzard receives a lot of criticism for Hearthstone stream, especially for the expert

Blizzard is currently introducing new cards for the next expansion of Hearthstone . However, a stream on Twitch proved to be prone to errors and overly lengthy. The mockery and criticism came quickly and harshly – focusing especially on one player.

What kind of stream was it? Currently, Blizzard is on a big “We are announcing new cards” tour for the next Hearthstone expansion “Rise of Shadows”. It will be released on April 9th.

About 135 cards need to be introduced, over a period of nearly 2 months.

In a live stream on Twitch , a whole series of cards was supposed to be shown. But from the very beginning, the stream was not off to a good start, as reported by inven .

This was criticized first: At the beginning of the stream, two Blizzard employees and a Hearthstone player engaged in small talk without showing new cards:

  • Peter Whalen (Senior Game Designer)
  • Chris Sierra (Community Manager)
  • Cora “Songbird” Georgiou (Hearthstone caster, also plays herself) – the expert from the community
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The stream team – Source: Inven

According to Inven, the conversation lasted about 15 minutes and was already met with yawns and annoyed emojis in the Twitch chat.

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The Twitch chat visibly bored during the chatter. Source: Inven

Many viewers just wanted to see new cards and were not interested in listening to the three presenters chat.

This was the main problem of the Hearthstone stream: Only a few new cards were shown and there was a lot of talking.

Additionally, technical problems plagued the presentation: The Twitch stream was supposed to introduce “Lackeys”. These are smaller creatures for the villains that are summoned by certain cards.

However, no Lackeys appeared at the beginning of the stream – something was broken here, and the card interaction did nothing.

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Later, a Blizzard employee manually brought the Lackeys into the game.

This was another problem: Apparently, the expert did not play very well and slowly.

This is a cardinal sin for the Hearthstone community, which traditionally monitors and loudly comments on every move in such a reveal stream.

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This was the reaction to the stream: The stream was criticized on social media.

  • Players mocked that the stream showed the “small budget” of this title, which could have come from an indie developer
  • It was said that the stream was too slow and that the reveal of the cards was dragged out
  • In general, one wants to see only new cards in a reveal stream and as little else as possible
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This is how the player reacted: The player harshly criticized, Cora “Songbird” Georgiou, directly addressed the negative reactions on Twitter.

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She wanted to focus not on the negative but on having done a Hearthstone reveal stream.

eSports need to grow up. It’s bad to be the target [of criticism].

However, a bit later she made a post on Reddit in which she admitted to mistakes:

  • She did not play well
  • was nervous
  • and then justified herself on Twitter.

“I have dedicated the last 3 years of my life to the game”

It seems to be about the “woman” in the stream: The expert says she received messages saying she did not deserve the role and only got it because she was a woman. She found that simply unfair. Many would probably not know her.

Cora Georgiou says she has been a full-time Hearthstone commentator for 3 years and has a degree in communication.

She admits to mistakes, but attributes them to her nervousness and not to the fact that she is supposedly not a gamer.

She has dedicated the last 3 years of her life to Hearthstone and the community.

This is what the community says: The general sentiment in the Hearthstone community on reddit was that it was unnecessary to do a live stream; it could just be recorded.

Many do not blame Cora Georgiou for the situation, but rather Blizzard for putting her in such a difficult position.

The stream was simply bad overall.

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This is what’s behind it: Hearthstone seems to be in turmoil since the “face” of the game, Ben Brode, left. He left deep footprints.

Blizzard seems to have misjudged what fans want from a reveal stream for Hearthstone: as many new cards per minute as possible.

If a reveal stream drags on for more than an hour, that is long.

Overall, the mood around Hearthstone has been somewhat muted for a while.

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Additionally, the game designer and the expert were new to such a reveal stream – there was apparently a lack of the reliable anchor that Brode always was. He was considered a showman and community favorite.

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Ben Brode – Hearthstone is missing him in such moments.

The fact that the criticism then unloads on one player is unfortunate. Women in gaming are often under special scrutiny and judged more strictly than men – especially the Hearthstone community is known to be merciless when it comes to bad moves. Everyone knows this, and that can add extra pressure.

For someone who is doing such a reveal stream for the first time, this is surely an extremely challenging situation.

Overall, the mood around Hearthstone has been somewhat muted for a while.

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Fortnite: How to complete a lap on the racetrack in Happy Hamlet

In Week 5 of Season 8 in Fortnite you need to complete a lap on a new racetrack in Happy Hamlet. We will show you the location and explain what you need to do there.

This is the task: In Week 5 of Season 8, you need to visit a racetrack, as the task is “Complete a lap on the racetrack in Happy Hamlet.”

The track is new, but can be easily found. You will complete the lap in the Kugler, the new vehicle in Fortnite.

Here you can find the racetrack in Happy Hamlet

Where is the track? You can find the racetrack not directly in Happy Hamlet but a bit west of the city. At the starting line of the track, you will find Kugler.

Location of the racetrack
Far down south on the map, you can find the racetrack.

How do I complete the task? When you get into the Kugler, a countdown will begin. At 0, you accelerate and take a lap around the racetrack. For this, you need to pass through the rings.

Here it gets tricky: This can be quite complicated, especially at the spot where a ring is hanging in the air. You need to use the Kugler’s grappler to hang onto the big ice arch and swing through the ring.

Fortnite racetrack Kugler
This is the section of the racetrack in question.

For this, you just need to aim for the arch and launch your grappler. If you hit, you can easily swing through the ring.

Once you have completed a lap, the task is done.

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The Kugler are ready for the race.

What you need to watch out for: You will not be the only players wanting to complete the task. So be aware of opponents or even campers who will be waiting there.

How to find it easier: We have embedded a video for you that shows the exact location.

The YouTuber also explains how to master the track best.

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What other tasks are there? In Week 5, you still need to complete numerous other challenges. This also includes that you need to throw a bouncy ball.

All remaining tasks have been explained for you in our comprehensive overview:

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Fortnite: All challenges of week 5 (S8) and how to solve them

In Fortnite: Battle Royale week 5 in Season 8 starts today. We show you all the tasks and challenges you should complete.

Do the tasks cost money? Owners of the Battle Pass can complete all 7 tasks assigned to them. Those who do not own the Battle Pass can only complete the first 3 tasks, as they are free. The Battle Pass for Season 8 costs as usual 950 V-Bucks, which is €9.50.

All Challenges of Week 5 in Season 8

The Free ChallengesReward
Deal damage to opponents with scoped weapons5 Stars, 500 XP
Search chests at Paradise Palms or Shifty Shafts5 Stars, 500 XP
Complete a lap on the racetrack in Happy Hamlet10 Stars, 10,000 XP
The Paid ChallengesReward
Make the rubber ball bounce 15 times with a throw 5 Stars, 500 XP
Phase 1: Gain 50 shields from mushrooms

Phase 2: Gain 100 shields from small shield potions

Phase 3: Gain 100 shields from shield potions
5 Stars, 500 XP
Use a geyser, a zip line, and a vehicle during a match 10 Stars, 10,000 XP
Eliminate 3 opponents at pirate camps 10 Stars, 10,000 XP

Deal damage to opponents with scoped weapons

Here’s how to complete the task: Just grab a gun that has a scope attached. You just need to deal 200 damage and you can do this across different matches. Shouldn’t be a problem for you.

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Search chests at Paradise Palms or Shifty Shafts

Here’s how to complete the task: Travel to one of the locations that is nearby and loot a total of 7 chests there. It’s best to do this at the beginning of a match, as the chances are higher that the chests are still closed.

Complete a lap on the racetrack in Happy Hamlet

Here’s how to complete the task: Head to the racetrack in Happy Hamlet, which is located in the southwest of the map. There you will find a racetrack with the baller. Get into the baller, wait for the countdown, and then go through the checkpoints. In our guide, we show you exactly how to do this:

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Make the rubber ball bounce 15 times with a throw

Here’s how to complete the task: The rubber ball is a toy from the Battle Pass. You should make it bounce 15 times with a throw. We’ll show you here in the guide how you can easily complete the task.

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Phase 1: Gain 50 shields from mushrooms

Here’s how to complete the task: In Phase 1, you need to eat mushrooms and gain 50 shield points. After that, you need to drink small and large potions in Phase 2 and 3 and reach 100 shield points each time. This can also happen across different matches.

Use a geyser, a zip line, and a vehicle during a match

Here’s how to complete the task: Around the volcano, at grid field H3, you can find plenty of geysers and some ziplines. You can combine two points right there and then find a vehicle to complete the task. Keep in mind that this all has to happen in one match.

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There are many geysers and ziplines around the volcano

Eliminate 3 opponents at pirate camps

Here’s how to complete the task: In Season 8, you can find many pirate camps on the Fortnite map. Travel there and take down opponents to complete this task. You can find all pirate camps here:

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The legendary trio led by Doumbia is back in FIFA 19 FUT and stronger than ever

In FIFA 19 FUT brings a bit of FIFA 15 feeling back. The legendary trio from back then around Doumbia has now received top cards as part of FUT Birthday. And they are stronger than ever.

This trio is the focus: In the Ultimate Team mode of FIFA 15, Doumbia, Gervinho, and Ibarbo were a feared trio that no one could handle easily.

Because the offensive players had enormous speed and easily outran all defenders. Since this trio was under contract with AS Roma at the time, the players created strong chemistry among themselves and formed a powerful attack in the 4-3-3 system.

These were the cards from FUT 15 back then – all three had pace ratings beyond 90, good dribbling, and solid shooting values:

During FUT 15 times, it was often read that you didn’t need skill to win. You only needed these 3 players, and any noob could score goals.

Even today, many FUT players rave about or curse this legendary trio. Doumbia, Gervinho, and Ibarbo were responsible for many broken controllers, fans recall on Reddit.

And now, during the FUT Birthday in FUT 19, the trio is back with top cards.

How strong are Doumbia, Gervinho, and Ibarbo in FUT 19

On FIFA Reddit, one of the top current posts states that the “Holy Trinity” is back – and stronger than ever. This refers to the legendary trio from FIFA 15 times.

The reason for the Reddit post: Yesterday, on March 27th, EA Sports published a throwback card of Doumbia with strong values as part of FUT Birthday – thus completing the trio.

Because a top card of Gervinho has been live since the start of FUT Birthday, and a top card of Ibarbo is available through a league SBC.

Doumbia in FUT 19

Here you see the throwback card:

doumbia

This is his previous standard card:

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Compared to his standard card, throwback Doumbia has been significantly upgraded. The overall rating is 11 points higher, and all stats have been significantly increased.

But even compared to his card from FUT 15, Doumbia now has significantly higher stats. Especially these:

  • Pace: 93 –> 97
  • Shooting: 82 –> 88
  • Physical: 73 –> 90

This means, Doumbia now has an absolute top card with which you will also have a good time in FUT 19 and can revive that FIFA 15 feeling.

How to get throwback Doumbia: Since yesterday, you can obtain the new special card of Doumbia through a throwback SBC. You need to complete two SBCs for him.

These are the requirements for the La Liga SBC:

  • At least 2 players from La Liga
  • Team overall rating: at least 86
  • Team chemistry: at least 75
  • 11 players in total

Here is a possible solution from the futhead community:

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The requirements for the “Les Elephants” SBC:

  • At least 1 player from the Ivory Coast
  • Team overall rating: at least 84
  • Team chemistry: at least 70
  • 11 players in total

Here is a possible solution from the futhead community:

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You have 3 days to complete the SBCs.

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Gervinho in FUT 19

This is the FUT Birthday card:

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This is his previous standard card:

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Compared to his standard card, FUT Birthday Gervinho has received a 9-point boost to his overall rating. All stats are noticeably better.

Compared to his FUT 15 card, there is a +6-point boost to his overall rating. All stats are better, especially:

  • Shooting: 69 –> 85
  • Passing: 72 –> 84
  • Physical: 64 –> 78

How to get him: You can obtain FUT Birthday Gervinho through a weekly challenge (which you only have time until Friday, March 29 at 7 PM to complete):

  • Win 8 online single matches with 11 common Serie A players. This means you must use “normal” Serie A players; Icons or throwback cards are not permitted.

The FUT Birthday Gervinho is untradeable.

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Ibarbo in FUT 19

This is the special card of Ibarbo:

ibarbo

This is the standard card of Ibarbo:

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Ibarbo received a significant boost of +12 to his overall rating compared to his standard card. All stats are better.

Compared to his FUT 15 card (see very top), his special card in FUT 19 is 6 points better in overall rating. All stats are raised, especially:

  • Pace: 91 –> 96
  • Shooting: 74 –> 84
  • Passing: 69 –> 77
  • Physical: 79 –> 87

How to get him: The strong card of Ibarbo is available as a league SBC (Meiji Yasuda J1, Japanese league). This has been running for several weeks already.

This means, now in FUT 19 top cards of the legendary trio are available, which dominated the Ultimate Team mode about 4 years ago.

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6 important details from the Borderlands 3 teaser that you should see

Since the teaser trailer “Mask of Mayhem” was released, everyone agrees: Borderlands 3 is announced. There are a few details in the trailer that could be important for the game.

What is this teaser about? Gearbox recently released a new video about Borderlands that almost screams for a third installment. Borderlands 3 is not officially confirmed yet.

However, we strongly assume that Borderlands 3 will be announced tonight (March 28) at PAX West. At the end of the article, the teaser video is embedded.

In the trailer, there are a few key scenes that could be important for the third installment:

The new villains?

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The first characters seen in the trailer

Who are the two? Right at the beginning of the trailer, two characters are prominently displayed. The two characters are new faces, we have never seen them before. Behind the woman could be a Siren and behind the man a Soldier. These are both classes in Borderlands.

The woman holds the Vault logo, which stands for power in Borderlands. However, it is upside down and glows almost like a halo above the woman. The man crouches at her feet. This could mean that he is subordinate to her and she plays the main role.

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They seem to be worshipped by Psychos.

The two probably take on the role of antagonists in Borderlands 3. This is supported by the fact that an army of Psychos is kneeling before them.

Standing next to the two are two large Psycho statues like bodyguards. Psychos are bandits who are completely focused on the Vault and like to stab their opponents with a knife while laughing maniacally.

Is Handsome Jack back?

Boderlands 3 Handsome Jack Mask

Who is Handsome Jack? The businessman is the enemy in Borderlands 2 and plays an important role in the entire franchise. Handsome Jack calls himself the dictator of Pandora.

It is unlikely that Handsome Jack will return for Borderlands 3. The antagonist dies in the second part of Borderlands and that quite explicitly.

In the trailer, we only see the iconic mask that Handsome Jack once stapled to his face. It is shattered and has large cracks. It looks more like a relic from the past.

Are these the 4 playable characters?

Borderlands 3 playable character classes

Are these the new Vault Hunters? In Borderlands, there are four playable character classes in the base game that are Vault Hunters, who pursue the secret of the Vaults. The way the four are arranged around the vehicle would be typical for the introduction of classes in Borderlands.

Who is detailed here?

Assassin? Initial opinions suggest that this gentleman might be an assassin. They are good with the sniper and are stealthy.

Assassin

Beastmaster? According to an alleged leak on 4Chan, there will be a new class called “Beastmaster” that can command animal companions. The robot is suspected to be behind the Beastmaster.

Borderlands 3 Beastmaster
Beastmaster

Siren? Sirens are mystical women with incredible powers in Borderlands. They can be recognized by their distinctive tattoos that stretch across their bodies. Experts believe that the lower woman will be the new playable Siren.

Siren

Soldier? Lastly, there is the fourth character, who is presumably a soldier. This would be indicated by the military outfit.

Borderlands 3 Soldier
Soldier

Tiny Tina is grown up?

Who is Tiny Tina? The completely crazy child comes from Borderlands 2 and loves explosions. Tiny Tina is one of the absolute fan favorites and often has risqué jokes up her sleeve.

In Borderlands 3, Tiny Tina seems to be grown up. In the lower image, the known NPCs Mordecai, Brick, and a young woman can be recognized. The rabbit on her belt suggests that this is Tiny Tina. Because the rabbit puppet named Fluffybutt is a symbol for her.

Thus, Borderlands 3 would take place a few years after the second part, in which Tiny Tina is only 13 years old.

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A high-five with Mordecai, Brick, and presumably Tiny Tina

A new vehicle?

What is that thing? Towards the end of the video, a wheel can be seen with someone sitting in it. It looks like it could be a vehicle. In Borderlands, it is a tradition to drive around in big cars – such a wheel would be a cool alternative!

Borderlands 3 new vehicle

Sirens with wings?

What roles do Sirens play? In Borderlands, mystical women often play an important key role.

The Siren that is believed to be the villain possesses wings. Later in the trailer, another Siren with wings appears. At least it is assumed that the two are Sirens, which the wings would support.

Almost all Sirens could generate wings in Borderlands at least temporarily. For example, when using a skill. Why these Sirens have the wings so prominently in the trailer remains a mystery but could be significant.

Borderlands 3 Sirens with wings

Watch the teaser here: Mask of Mayhem

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Another cool detail: The trailer contains a hidden code with which you can unlock skins:

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Increase Skill Power in The Division 2 – Become Powerful with Your Skills

In The Division 2, skill power determines which mods you can equip for your skills and how you can enhance them. This allows you to increase your skill power.

This is what skill power does: The higher the value, the better skill mods can be equipped. These, in turn, have a enhancing effect on your skills.

Where can I see my skill power? Open your inventory. The total value will be shown on the left side.

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Increasing Skill Power – here’s how

These are ways to increase your skill power:

  • Look for gear that increases skill power: Especially in higher-level areas, you can find gear that can increase your skill power by 300 points or more. With a bit of luck, you can find suitable pieces at vendors.
  • Pay attention to your gear mods: You can also gain some points with mods, especially as your gear score increases.

Often, these mods also come with additional bonuses such as a cooldown reduction. You should also look out for certain brand sets.

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Some brand sets improve skill power and cooldown

What are brand sets? Your gear has a specific brand that provides you with different bonuses. With each equipped part of the same brand, an additional bonus is unlocked. You can activate up to 3 bonuses per brand.

These are the brand sets from which your skills are most likely to benefit:

  • Alps Summit Armament: +10% cooldown reduction, +5% skill power
  • Providence Defence: +10% skill power

One option would be to combine one piece of the Providence brand with 2 pieces of the ASA brand.

Individual brand sets can also bring bonuses for specific skills. For example, the ASA brand set increases the strength of the drone stock by 10%.

You can find out what else is available in our overview of brand sets and their bonuses.

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What about skill mods? Currently, it seems that many skill mods have exaggerated requirements for skill power.

Especially low-level mods can sometimes have requirements that are unattainable with the appropriate gear.

Developers Massive will probably make adjustments here.

Not sure what to play at the start? These are our recommendations for the 3 best skills you should start with.

This video by Jesimein shows what high skill power combined with skill mods can do for your skills:

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Recently, there was an annoying bug when using skills. This has now finally been fixed with the latest patch:

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With this endgame build, the Colossus in Anthem is unstoppable

The Colossus Javelin represents the tank class in Anthem. With this endgame build, you can deal massive damage, fight many enemies at once, and maintain your armor effortlessly.

That’s why we recommend this build: With this setup, you can quickly incapacitate many enemies with your melee attack. You can also keep your armor well maintained and restore it independently.

Who is this build suitable for? For Colossus pilots who want to rampage across the battlefield without regard for losses. If you like to stomp around with your melee attack, then this build is perfect for you.

Equipment

These are the abilities we use:

  • Artillery Launch Ramp: Voltaic Dome (Shock Coil)
  • Heavy Launch Device: Best Defense (Siege Artillery)
  • Fortification System: Battle Cry

This is what the abilities do:

  • Voltaic Dome (Primer): Enhanced shock coil. Freezes enemies on successful hits.
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  • Best Defense (Detonator): Enhanced siege artillery. Hitting an enemy with this ability restores 35% armor.
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  • Battle Cry: Forces affected enemies to attack the Colossus and reduces their damage resistance by 33%.

Everything you need to know about the combo system in Anthem is summarized here.

Components

These components are needed:

  • Component 1: Catalytic Overdrive
  • Component 2: Synchronized Frame
  • Component 3: Grand Entrance
  • Component 4: Recognition of Ruin
  • Component 5: Insignia of the Resolute
  • Component 6: Ablation Shield

Weapons

These weapons fit this build best: The automatic cannon “Endless Siege” and the sniper rifle “Siege Breaker” are excellent choices for this build.

Endless Siege

What can this weapon do? The Endless Siege is the enhanced version of “Deluge”. This automatic cannon becomes more accurate the longer it is fired.

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Here’s why this weapon fits the build: Due to its bonus effect, this weapon has a larger magazine and deals more damage. Because of these two bonuses, the Endless Siege is particularly well suited for fighting multiple enemies at once and dealing sustained damage against bosses.

Siege Breaker

What can this weapon do? The Siege Breaker is the enhanced version of “Gale”. This sniper rifle fires fully automatically at long range.

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Here’s why this weapon fits the build: With the bonus effect of this weapon, you can freeze your target after 3 hits. You can quickly incapacitate important targets from a distance and prime them for your team. This way, you can quickly engage in close combat with the Colossus and control the battlefield from both near and afar.

How to Play this Build

Why is this build good in endgame? Thanks to your two abilities, you can constantly stay in close combat, even in the Grandmaster difficulty levels. With “Voltaic Dome”, you can shield yourself from surrounding enemies by electrifying and then freezing them. With “Best Defense”, you can restore part of your armor at the press of a button.

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With its impenetrable defense, the Colossus Javelin represents pure destruction power.

This is the approach: With this build, you can jump right into the action and clean up with your melee. Through one of the components, your melee attack gains additional damage and even causes a small explosion when you briefly jump before the attack or drop down on an enemy after using flight mode.

The enhanced shock coil freezes all enemies in your vicinity due to its bonus effect, allowing you to detonate them all at once with your jumping melee and trigger multiple combo attacks. This way, you gain temporary damage bonuses, further increasing the effectiveness of your abilities. The components also make your melee and shield strike significantly more effective.

If your shield breaks, the components grant you temporary protection. During this time, you can deal considerable damage with your enhanced siege artillery while simultaneously regenerating your armor. Due to their low cooldown, this ability embodies a reliable method for the Colossus pilot to stay consistently alive. Melee kills also heal you.

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The Colossus’s shield protects you from incoming damage and helps you revive fallen teammates.

Don’t forget to use your Battle Cry as often as possible. This not only draws the attention of enemies to you, but also makes them 33% more vulnerable to any damage since the last major update. This way, you can calmly mow through enemy crowds with the Endless Siege while also protecting your teammates.

Since the Voltaic Dome has a limited range, you can quickly and easily freeze distant targets that are hard to reach with the sniper rifle. After that, you can fly towards the frozen target and deliver a “Grand Entrance” with your melee.

This tactic is particularly effective against turrets, as your abilities recharge during the flight, you deal considerable damage with the melee landing, and can finish off the rest with your automatic cannon. The turret’s weak point is even easier to hit thanks to the ice status effect. With Endless Siege, you can deal continuous damage to the weak point without having to reload even once.

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These are the effects of the components:

  • Catalytic Overdrive (1): Increases all combo damage by 50%. A successful combo attack increases ability damage by 40% for 20 seconds.
  • Synchronized Frame (2): Increases the damage of the heavy launch device by 5%. Hitting increases the damage of the heavy launch device by 60% for 5 seconds.
  • Grand Entrance (3): Extends the duration of buffing abilities by 50%. A hard landing triggers an explosion at the impact point.
  • Recognition of Ruin (4): Increases Colossus shield damage while sprinting by 300%. A melee kill restores 20% armor.
  • Insignia of the Resolute (5): Increases the maximum ammunition capacity of all equipped firearms by 35%. Suffering from status effects increases equipment damage by 40% for 10 seconds.
  • Ablation Shield (6): Significantly strengthens Colossus armor and shields. A shield break increases resistance to physical damage by 40% for 10 seconds.

This is What the Components Do in the Build

These are exclusively Masterful components. They provide you with passive shield and armor bonuses to help you survive as long as possible in the endgame.

Here’s a list of all Masterful and Legendary items.

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Even a nice back can be charming: This is what the Colossus Javelin looks like before entry.

This is what the components bring during gameplay:

Catalytic Overdrive (1) significantly increases your combo damage. If you use the shock coil/melee strategy, you should consistently enjoy 40% more ability damage thanks to the bonus effect. Combined with Synchronized Frame (2), your heavy launch device deals extremely high damage.

Through Grand Entrance (3), you gain a crucial bonus for your melee attack. It is advisable to adopt this component as a habit and to jump briefly into the air before every melee attack to make the most use of the additional explosion.

With Recognition of Ruin (4), you keep your armor intact as long as you use the recommended strategy. Your shield strike is also enhanced by this component, allowing you to plunge straight into the fray.

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With the Colossus, you can and should always be in the front line.

If, despite your high defense, your shield breaks, Insignia of the Resolute (5) and Ablation Shield (6) ensure that you can quickly re-enter battle. After a shield break, you gain improved damage resistance for 10 seconds; use this time to quickly restore your armor with your abilities.

Inscripts: What You Should Pay Attention To

Inscripts are equipment properties that give your Javelin or item decisive advantages. You can find them below each item with a rarity level of Common or higher.

We have summarized which inscripts exist and what they do for you.

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Due to their high damage potential, Colossus pilots are always welcome during expeditions.

These universal inscripts are suitable for this build:

  • + % Damage – Increases your total damage output
  • Combo + % Damage – Increases the combo damage you deal
  • Melee + % Damage – Increases the damage of your melee attack
  • Armor + % Maximum – Increases your maximum armor value
  • [Heavy Launch Device] + % Damage – Increases the damage of your siege artillery
  • [Heavy Launch Device] + % Cooldown – Reduces the cooldown of your siege artillery
  • [Automatic Cannon] +% Damage – Increases the damage of Endless Siege
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ESO: We played Elsweyr and the Necromancer before release

Our author Jürgen had the chance to play the new ESO chapter-addon Elsweyr at an event in London. Read here how he experienced the first hour in the game.

Elsweyr has always been a big dream for me. For years I wished for an ESO-addon that goes to the homeland of the Khajiit. And then there are dragons. And necromancers, although they never really intrigued me.

That’s why I had to play the necromancer: Nevertheless, I had to create the new class for the test session. After all, you probably want to know what the necromancer can do, so I created a pitch-black Khajiit necromancer and named her after my house cat Cleo.

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Cleo has often had to serve as a Khajiit.

New chapter, new tutorial

As is customary with ESO, a new chapter always starts with a new tutorial. Therefore, my necro-cat also begins her career in a rehabilitation center for rehabilitated Skooma addicts.

But necro-cat is not a dog junkie, rather she became a victim of a dragon attack, had been in a coma until recently, and now has amnesia.

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Everything starts with this letter.

Only the letter from a certain “Abnur Tharn” remained of her belongings. But before I can delve into this mystery, I first have to complete the obligatory combat tutorial with one of the monks of the institution.

Dragons from the beginning

But the sparring with the monk is abruptly interrupted, as imperial troops and a dragon are attacking! The giant beast sails over the area and reduces everything to rubble and ashes. And unfortunately, there is no Dovahkiin here to shout the beast down from the sky.

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The dragon constantly flies over the area.

But luckily, it seems that there have been dragons here many centuries ago, and a magical dragon horn remains from the fight against the beasts, with which I could probably bring the creature down as well.

Necro-cat against dragons

This is how the necromancer plays: To do this, I have to fight my way through hordes of imperial soldiers and undead. In doing so, I actively use my new necro skills. Okay, actually just one, because at first I can only throw fiery skulls as DPS spells as a necromancer.

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Later, I learn another skill that creates a skeleton that rushes at the enemy and then explodes. This allows for a completely new playstyle. Unlike the guardian, which requires a lot of micro-management of buffs and pets, the necromancer can summon his magic and minions from a distance and cause havoc.

This fulfills the developers’ self-imposed goal of establishing the necromancer as a darker ruler over hordes of undead. And even I, a staunch necromancer opponent, find the new class incredibly fun.

Just the cool animations and effects are worth seeing. And the corpses of enemies and exploded skeletons glow ominously and promise further fun with necromancy.

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Unfortunately, I couldn’t unlock any corresponding skills in the demo session, but according to Zenimax, the necromancer will unleash his full potential especially by utilizing corpses on the battlefield.

Equally cool: Later in the game, I get a powerful area attack where I mow down everything in the angle in front of me with a ghostly scythe. Is that edgy? Definitely! Is it cool? Absolutely!

This is how the battle continues: But back to the dragon! After I found the dragon horn, it brings the dragon down. And shatters it! Great, I thought “Cool, the anti-dragon weapon is already here, we just have to lure the beasts and then blow them out of the sky!”

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The battle against the dragon is the highlight of the tutorial.

But the developers don’t make it easy for us. Even when the beast is crawling on the ground, it blocks the escape route for me and the other survivors! So we have to face the unequal battle against the beast together.

We really won’t master the beast, but we still do a good job of delivering a beating to the confused scaled creature.

Finally, he’s had enough and trolls off. Lucky again, because I couldn’t have lasted much longer in the fight.

A new world

This is how it continues: With the dragon attack on the Khajiit monastery, ESO starts the new chapter with a big bang and then finally releases me into the new world of Elsweyr.

There I am supposed to search for the mysterious Abnur Tharn, but ESO wouldn’t be ESO if I weren’t immediately given a side quest to hopelessly divert me from my path.

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This time I meet a young Khajiit mage who wants to become a necromancer. Even if she doesn’t want to admit it. She has only reanimated harmless frogs.

When I reveal to her that I’m also a necro, she quickly becomes demure and explains that a famous necro is said to have resided in the dark cave in front of me.

He must surely have hidden secrets of the dark art there. After countless battles against grim Khajiit skeletons and reanimated tigers, I learn the dark and tragic secret of the place and can defeat a first boss in the end.

Later I finally arrive at Abnur Tharn and can finally start the main quest. But I don’t want to reveal too much here. The revenge against the dragon must also wait, as the dragon battles in the open world, a kind of dynamic, mobile version of the dark anchors from the base game, were not yet in the game in London.

More of the same, but good!

Those who know ESO shouldn’t expect any surprises in gameplay. Everything runs as usual. Although the necromancer brings a breath of fresh air to the game, it doesn’t reinvent the wheel.

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But it doesn’t have to be! Because ESO is good as it is. Instead of desperately trying to invent something new, Zenimax prefers to rely on the tried and true and the beloved game concept among fans. It expands the already vast world with more locations, stories, and quests.

And the lands of the Khajiit have never been shown in this form in a game before. Elsweyr is likely to fully tie into the great success of Morrowind and Summerset and make ESO even more successful.

I, for my part, am already looking forward to the release in June, like a Khajiit sweet tooth to a moon sugar cake.

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What the latest rumors about Destiny 3 say

Currently, things are a bit quieter around Destiny 2, but new rumors about Destiny 3 are now circulating. What do they say?

Here are the rumors: While Bungie is currently holding the Community Summit, where the focus is already on the next season, fresh rumors about Destiny 3 have emerged on Reddit. These are said to reveal potential details about the direction and some content of the game.

They are currently being actively debated on the discussion platform and are generating a lot of talk. The corresponding thread has already received over 1,000 upvotes and more than 650 comments after just about 15 hours.

Where do the rumors come from? The rumors themselves are not really new and date back to January 2019, when they first appeared on the platform 4chan. An anonymous source posted them there, claiming that Destiny 3 will release in 2020 and that they knew everything firsthand about the current state.

However, while the rumors were initially laughed off and dismissed, they are currently piquing the interest of numerous fans. Due to the new lore about the Nine, the Darkness, as well as some information snippets about the next season, these supposed details are now seen in a different light by some fans.

Furthermore, parts of the new rumors align with the statements of the almost legendary leaker AnonTheNine. This person predicted a wealth of details about Forsaken and the contents of the Annual Pass and was correct in all their claims.

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These are the latest rumors about Destiny 3

You should keep in mind: Please note that these are unconfirmed rumors. Therefore, these supposed details should be viewed with a corresponding dose of skepticism and caution. Be aware that you may encounter potential spoilers.

Story and Background: The storyline of Destiny 3 is said to revolve around the second Collapse. It will apparently clarify what the Darkness is.

According to rumors, it is a race of inter-dimensional beings known as “The Veil”. They are attempting to resurrect “the Formless”.

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Destiny 3 is said to begin with a massive war. The Traveler will be heavily wounded and overwhelmed, the Earth and the Last City will be devastated by the Darkness. The Guardians will be pushed back into the solar system and must eliminate the “Entombed” – the 7 leaders of the Veil.

Allies, Enemies, Races: There are also said to have been significant changes regarding the races and their relationships with each other.

The Cabal and the Fallen are still to be found in the game, now however as allies of the Last City.

The old new role of the enemy will be taken over by the Darkness in the form of the Veil. They possess more troops than all other races combined and have a drastic influence on the environment and the abilities of the Guardians. For instance, they are said to be able to suppress light-based abilities or completely negate gravity in their immediate vicinity.

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Additionally, there is supposed to be another brand new enemy – the Aphelion. They are said to be the most dangerous race in the game and embody so-called glass cannons, which cannot take much damage but can deal devastating hits.

They are said to suppress all your abilities and can prevent a resurrection (by the Ghost) in their vicinity.

Also, the Vex, the Hive, and the Taken are expected to return as enemies in Destiny 3.

Xivu Arath, goddess of war and youngest sister of Savathûn, is said to play a significant role, as well as the Cabal emperor Calus, who leads a new shadow faction. The Nine are expected to become very important and finally meet the Guardians personally when the Veil has taken over the system.

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Gameplay: Destiny 3 is being developed with the vision of bringing hardcore players and veterans of the Destiny series back. There will be a new element – the Darkness. This is said to enable brand new gameplay that focuses on factions and the battle between light and darkness.

Factions: The Guardians will be able to represent a whole range of factions – including:

  • Future War Cult
  • New Monarchy
  • Dead Orbit
  • Veil’s Hand
  • Emperors Shadow
  • House of Judgement
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The individual factions grant you various abilities and powers. Some of these, like Veil’s Hand, are said to enable you to harness the powers of darkness.

Locations: The Earth and the Last City are said to be destroyed by the Veil. The moon Europa, Old Chicago, Venus, and the Hollowed Spire are the four worlds Destiny 3 launches with. Each planet is said to be larger than those in Destiny 2.

The Hollowed Spire is supposed to be a massive endgame area – similar to the Dreaming City from Destiny 2. A large part of the new PvP faction battles is expected to take place there. It is an alien city, where the Formless originally comes from.

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In the respective locations, there will be plenty for the Guardians to do – such as dungeons or so-called Holds. Capturing these Holds is the basis for faction war gameplay. The planets will change depending on which faction currently dominates them.

Raids: Destiny 3 is expected to launch with two massive raids. The first raid is supposed to lead the Guardians into the heart of the Hollowed Spire, where you will face “Heart of the Deep”, that is at the heart of the abyss against the Formless. The raid is said to be designed for 12 Guardians and symbolizes the grand finale of the second Collapse. The source only mentioned that the second raid is against the Hive.

Trials of the Nine: The Trials of the Nine are also expected to be present in Destiny 3. This time, they will be conducted personally by the Nine. They are also the leaders of their own faction, which specifically focuses on progress in the Trials.

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What do the fans say? These rumors are met with mixed feelings among the fans. Many consider them to be fake, as hardly anyone seriously expects a 12-man raid and it simply sounds too good to be true. Moreover, they originate from platform 4chan, where such contributions often turn out to be unreliable.

Others emphasize that this is Destiny 3, which is now solely in Bungie’s hands and the studio can finally realize its own vision of the game. So, it is certainly possible, although one has to wait and see.

Yet others would be happy if it would come close to this and are somewhat optimistic. Because the leak from AnonTheNine aligns with some points in the same vein as these latest rumors. And Anon has, after all, been correct in most of their statements so far.

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What do you think of these rumors? Fake? Or could there actually be something to it? Would you be excited if Destiny 3 were to take such a direction?

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The first one makes The Elder Scrolls Blades fun, but one thing is annoying

The early access phase of The Elder Scrolls: Blades has started. While some chosen ones can already play, the majority still has to wait. However, there are already first reactions to Bethesda’s new mobile game.

When did the early access phase of The Elder Scrolls: Blades start? Since today, participants can download the role-playing game for iOS and Android and can even play for a few seconds. After the intro, which brings more of the background story, a fight against a Thalmor elf is next.

Afterwards, most are reading that they will be contacted as soon as they can really get started. When the version for PC, PS4, and Xbox One will be released is unclear.

The first reactions are here

Are there already people who can really play? Yes, some fans actually already have access to the game. For example, on Reddit, these players are exchanging experiences with each other.

How do the first reactions turn out? Basically, the graphics are praised and it is fun, but the performance is said to be not particularly good even on current smartphones. And the timers during loot cause many concerns.

These things are praised:

  • The game looks beautiful.
  • Character creation is well received.
  • The transition between portrait and landscape mode is smooth.
  • The game has been varied so far, and there is a lot to do. Especially the endless dungeon is praised.
  • The skill tree is somewhat reminiscent of Diablo 2.
  • The reconstruction of the city is fun and allows for many possibilities.
  • The hint system prevents you from getting stuck in the game progression.
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What is still criticized:

  • Even on current smartphones like a Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the game stutters.
  • The loot system doesn’t work well due to a timer on the chests. Always having to wait to open new chests with loot is demotivating.
  • Generally, the many timers are annoying.
  • You can’t really move freely and feel a bit like on rails.
  • The game seems very focused on microtransactions.

Welcome to the world of microtransactions

What do the players think? In discussions, the timer system is repeatedly mentioned, which is probably one of the biggest negatives.

  • SecAdept writes on Reddit: “Welcome to the world of microtransactions. I don’t like them. But the rest of the game is fun.”
  • skippy1300 says: “The timers are crap. I’m a bit surprised they implemented something like this after being against this concept in Fallout Shelter.”
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What do those have to say who can’t play yet? So far, only a few are allowed to play The Elder Scrolls: Blades. The others are waiting to be selected as well and are making a little fun of the situation:

  • thejslewis jokes: “This new The Elder Scrolls music app is great!”
  • drewbotic says: “The biggest tease in the history of gaming.”

How about you? Can you already play The Elder Scrolls: Blades?

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Pokémon GO: This is why you should secure Dialga today

The legendary Pokémon Dialga will soon disappear from raids in Pokémon GO. You should take your chance to catch the monster, as having a strong Dialga is definitely worth it.

When do the Dialga raids end? On March 28, at 9 PM, Dialga will temporarily leave. The Pokémon was in raids for about a month and will then disappear.

You definitely should go raiding again and catch a strong Dialga, as the legendary Pokémon is a strong dragon alternative in the meta.

That’s why you should go raiding

Why Dialga is worth it: The legendary Pokémon is a very strong dragon attacker. Additionally, it is a Steel type and withstands other dragon attacks much better.

You can use Dialga very effectively in battles against dragons and take very little damage in return.

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You should definitely hunt for Dialga again

What comes after Dialga? Giratina has already been announced as the next raid boss. From 9 PM on March 28, you can catch its Altered Form, and then from April 2 its Origin Form.

For us German players, Giratina will only be available on March 29, as there will be no more raids after 9 PM.

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When will Dialga return? Typically, it takes weeks or months before a legendary Pokémon returns as a raid boss. So if you don’t have a Dialga yet, you should hurry, as there won’t be any chances to catch it for a while.

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Dialga, along with Palkia, is part of the dimensional trio

How many people do you need for Dialga? If you have 3 strong players, you can defeat Dialga even in a trio. If you’re around level 30, you should have 5-6 players. However, there are players who have already beaten it with just two.

If you have the right counters, it shouldn’t be a problem even at lower levels.

We’ve compared Dialga with Palkia and explained which Pokémon is more useful:

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