Anthem Patch Notes – Here are the highlights from Patch 1.04

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 3 minutes

BioWare has published the patch notes for the latest update 1.04/1.06 for Anthem. It includes a lot of changes. We summarize the most important points for you.

A new patch is coming: Along with today’s maintenance, a new patch has also been deployed for Anthem. Patch 1.04 or 1.06 for players on PS4 brings several new features and changes. Therefore, the patch notes are quite lengthy – according to the last livestream, a total of 13 Word pages!

This is how large the patch is:

  • PS4: approx. 2.3GB to 2.5GB (depending on the region)
  • Xbox: approx. 2.5GB
  • PC: approx. 2.6GB

You must download the latest patch after maintenance before you can go back to Anthem. You can find the complete patch notes here in the Anthem subreddit.

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The new patch for Anthem brings changes to loot, among other things.

These are the highlights from the patch on March 26

New features: In addition to Legendary Missions, the Elysian Caches will also be introduced with the new update. Players can receive 162 items through the Elysian stores, which can be opened with keys. This includes vinyls, victory poses, or emotes. A special system is intended to prevent players from receiving duplicates.

Loot

  • Chests in strongholds, freeplay, and missions now have a chance to contain additional items and crafting materials
  • “Apex creatures,” such as Ursix, Titans, Furies, and Escari/Enlightened also have a chance to drop additional items
  • On difficulties GM1 and higher, stronghold bosses can drop additional loot alongside the guaranteed masterwork item, which can also be masterwork or even legendary

Alle News und Infos zum Spiel findet Ihr auch auf unserer Anthem-Seite auf Facebook. Mitspieler für PC, PS4 und Xbox One könnt Ihr in unserer Anthem-Gruppe auftreiben.

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There are changes to the forge: Your equipped items will now be displayed together.

Settings and features

  • The forge no longer has loading times and can be accessed from anywhere in Fort Tarsis
  • Various FOV sliders have been added for the PC version of Anthem
  • The automatic AFK kick timer has been reduced from 10 minutes to 5 minutes
  • Consumables can now be filtered by rarity
  • A new audio effect for masterwork and legendary loot drops has been added
  • A new audio effect has been added to signal that the Javelin’s ultimate ability is ready

Changes to masterwork items and components

For numerous items with more than one charge, the rate at which charges are regained has been increased:

  • Ranger – Venom Darts (Tactical Onslaught)
  • Colossus – Rail Gun (Garred’s Hammer)
  • Interceptor – Cluster Mine (Bitter Harvest)
  • Storm – Ice Storm (Winter’s Wrath)
  • Storm – Ball Lightning (Seal of the Open Mind)

Additionally, there have been numerous changes to abilities, gear, and components for all four Javelins. With patch 1.04, five new masterwork universal components have also been added, which can be obtained on difficulties GM1 and higher.

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With the new patch, you should no longer need to start at the Monitor in the Heart of Rage.

Changes to the Javelin

  • The melee attack of the Interceptor can now perform multiple attacks when you hold the corresponding button
  • The endurance of the Javelin’s thrusters has been increased by 20%
  • At the same time, the overheating duration for all Javelins has been reduced by 20%
  • The negative status effect fire no longer instantly overheats the Javelin, but builds up slowly until overheating occurs
  • Javelins can now “hover” underwater

Bugs

Several bugs in freeplay, strongholds, and missions have been fixed. Here’s a small selection:

  • A bug has been fixed where strongholds would disappear from the map for players
  • Multiple invisible walls in strongholds that prevented players from progressing have been removed
  • Quickplay missions that run longer than 15 minutes will be banned from matchmaking
  • You can no longer be placed in strongholds through matchmaking that have been running for more than 2 minutes
  • Some bugs have been fixed that caused the game to crash
  • Additional bug fixes are available for gear and abilities, components, weapons, Javelins, and creatures

While the latest patch brings Elysian Caches, some players still feel something is missing:

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A buff should make a Reaper ability in Overwatch really strong

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

With the latest update for the PTR of Overwatch, several changes have been made, especially affecting Reaper. The flanker is being significantly adjusted and his ability “Shadow Step” is getting a considerable buff.

What is being enhanced? Reaper’s teleportation ability “Shadow Step” is being revised and made significantly stronger in many ways, after Reaper was nerfed in the last patch. According to the PTR patch notes (via blizztrack), several changes are being made to the ability:

  • Shadow Step can now be used in the air
  • The time to exit Shadow Step has been reduced from 1 second to 0.5 seconds
  • Reaper is now invisible while exiting Shadow Step
  • the teleportation now works on objects that would break, like railings

The reason for the change, according to the developers, is that Shadow Step was too situational. It is now intended to provide more flexibility and no longer be a “niche ability”. Reaper should be able to use Shadow Step more offensively.

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The effects of the changes: Especially the ability to use Shadow Step in the air opens up completely new paths for Reaper. He can reach places that only Lúcio or Pharah could effectively reach before.

For Reaper, it becomes possible to jump around corners and simultaneously teleport, which is made even easier by the change involving breakable objects. He can even utilize jumps into an abyss for flanking.

However, the prerequisite for this is a good knowledge of the map layouts to avoid jumping to death. Some fans have already taken the time to create videos showcasing new possibilities for Shadow Step.

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This is how the fans view the change: The buff is received almost exclusively positively. Reaper players are excited that they can now flank more effectively and play more offensively. They are already looking for new ways to fulfill their role and hope to withstand the new strength of the “anti-tank” against the unpopular GOATS meta.

Even players who only play against Reaper find the changes good. The user Diedwithacleanblade writes on reddit:

I’m not a Reaper player, but it looks like Reaper should have functioned this way since day one.

Some players still criticize that the short invisibility does not help much. Reaper can still be killed by Widowmaker if she roughly knows the outlines of his body. Others demand that Reaper should be silent when teleporting.

What do you think of the changes?

If Reaper really becomes strong against GOATS, it could be good for the Overwatch League:

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Shroud should get $5000 for every kill, but Apex Legends doesn’t let him

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In Apex Legends top player Shroud tried to raise a lot of money in a charity challenge. But it went horribly wrong.

This was the charity challenge: The popular YouTuber MrBeast has over 16 million subscribers on YouTube.

He is known for regularly calling out challenges involving a lot of money. He offers large sums of money that contestants can earn through various stunts.

If the participant is wealthy, the money goes to a good cause.

Recently, it was top player Shroud’s turn. Shroud is considered one of the best players of Apex Legends. His legendary skills with the virtual weapon have earned him the respectful nickname “human aimbot“.

But Shroud was not supposed to keep the money; instead, he would have donated it to a charitable cause.

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$5000 per kill for a good cause

In the MrBeast challenge, Shroud was supposed to do what he does best: taking out hapless players in Apex Legends. For each kill, there was $5,000. MrBeast came live to Shroud and watched him play this cash round.

Given Shroud’s skills, a six-figure amount should have been certain.

Unstable game ruins everything

This is how it all turned out differently: Unfortunately, the game had other plans for Shroud’s challenge. Just as the pro had gathered $30,000, it suddenly went “boom” and he was back at the start screen. A bug had kicked him out of the game and ruined everything.

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“Oh no, really? Did that just happen? Oh no, I was only at $30,000!”

This is how it ended: But in the end, MrBeast had a change of heart, and in the end, $100,000 was donated. As if Shroud had just had a top round in Apex Legends with 20 kills.

It would have been very unfair if a technical problem had permanently ruined the efforts for a good cause.

Shroud Streamer
Before Apex Legends, Shroud was a big name in PUBG.

This is Shroud’s connection to Apex Legends: Shroud is an excellent player of Apex Legends. The hype around the shooter in February 2018 also accelerated his own rise on Twitch.

Moreover, he was significantly involved in the development of the game and influenced, among other things, the excellent gunplay and possibly had the new character Octane nerfed even before release.

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There is currently a controversy regarding Shroud and his close connection with Respawn Entertainment:

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In The Division 2 there is a hidden top mod that everyone should get

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

In The Division 2 there are many weapon mods that you can use to modify your weapon. However, many of these must first be unlocked with blueprints. This is the secret weapon mod that everyone should have.

This is what makes this weapon mod so good: This is the Osprey-9 suppressor. It can only be mounted on certain submachine guns and pistols.

What makes this a top modification for your weapons is the bonus. With this mod, you will receive a whopping 20% bonus to your critical hit chance.

However, you will have to accept a 10% reduction in fire rate, which shouldn’t be too much of an issue with most weapons.

You can attach the 9mm mod to these weapons:

Pistols

  • All M9 variants
  • Px4 Storm Type F

Submachine guns

  • All SMG-9 variants
  • Enhanced PP-19, PP-19
  • MP5 ST, MP5-N, MP5A2
  • MPX
  • Tactical AUG A3P, AUG A3 Para XS
  • Tactical Vector SBR 9mm, Vector SBR 9mm

To unlock the suppressor, you need to find and complete a secret side mission. We will show you how to get the weapon mod.

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Top suppressor for crit chance

Here’s how to find the secret side mission: It’s called “Missing Wire Collectors” and initially will not be shown on your map with the other side missions.

The quest giver is named Amanda Weekes and is located at the northeastern edge of the game world.

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Here you can find Amanda Weekes

She is located in a building above a supermarket.

  • You can enter this through two different entrances, either through the main entrance of the market or the back entrance.
  • Rope up to the second floor and enter the building through the window.
  • There, you should come across a hideout of civilians, where Amanda and another NPC will discuss the missing wire collectors.

By the way: This hideout is also a possible spawn point for Cassie Mandoza, the secret vendor from The Division 2. She may be waiting for you in the bathroom.

This video by YouTuber Widdz shows you how to find the mission.

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Once you have spoken to Weekes, the side mission will be unlocked on the map.

Here’s what you get for completing “Missing Wire Collectors”:

  • An superior gear piece
  • The blueprint for the Osprey-9 suppressor
  • Experience points

This is what you need to craft the suppressor: For crafting this mod, you need 21 titanium and 21 steel.

The secret side mission is one of a total of 5 that you can find in Washington D.C.

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Apple announces a new game subscription with Arcade – with a significant advantage

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

With Arcade, Apple announced a subscription service for games that can be played on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. This follows a current trend: gaming as a flat rate.

What is Apple Arcade? The new service offers customers the option to download and play all games on Apple devices for $10 a month.

This is not a streaming service like Google’s Stadia. Rather, Apple Arcade is comparable to the Xbox Game Pass.

That’s the significant advantage of Apple Arcade: However, Apple wants to be family-friendly and therefore avoids microtransactions in the games.

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Known Developers and Interesting Games

Who is on board? Apple announced a number of developers working on games for Arcade. These include:

  • Sega
  • Platinum Games
  • Devolver Digital
  • Annapurna
  • Konami

Which titles have already been announced? Apple aims to offer high-quality games that are on par with current console titles but can be played on mobile devices.

Among those announced are:

  • Fantasian – An action-adventure from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, where the world is handcrafted and brought to life with a 3D scanner.
  • The Pathless – An action-adventure from Annapurna in which you explore a vast forest.
  • Team Sonic Racing – A racing game from Sega featuring the beloved blue hedgehog Sonic.
  • Where Cards Fall – An adventure from The Game Band.
  • Beyond a Steel Sky – The sequel to the cult adventure Beneath a Steel Sky from 1994.
The adventure Beyond a Steel Sky will be playable through Apple Arcade.
  • Overland – A post-apocalyptic strategy game from Finji.
  • Oceanhorn 2: Knights Of The Lost Realm – The sequel to the Zelda-like action-adventure.
  • Yaga – An action RPG from Versus Evil.

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How does Apple Arcade compare? The subscription service is somewhat comparable to the Xbox Game Pass. You get the games as part of the subscription, don’t have to buy them separately, but just download them when they appear in the library.

Origin Access Premier from Electronic Arts offers a similar system. Customers also get selected games that are included in the subscription. New games, such as Anthem, are even playable there before they hit the market.

Apart from the lack of streaming, Arcade is also comparable to PlayStation Now. Sony also offers a library of titles that subscribers can access to play.

What makes it special: As mentioned earlier, there will be no microtransactions with Apple Arcade. While with the games you get through the Xbox Game Pass or Origin Access Premier you can still buy in-game items, skins, and so on for money, this will not be the case for the titles from Apple Arcade.

There will also be no advertising. Apple wants the service to be family-friendly. So you only pay the $10 a month, and there will be no additional costs – not even optionally.

And unlike the others, the subscription service is designed to work across multiple devices. Both on smartphones and on laptops.

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The Xbox Game Pass shows that a subscription service for games can work.

Is a new trend becoming apparent here? As Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Spotify show, subscription services for media like movies, series, and music have already become popular and are widely used. With games, that is still different at the moment.

But the Xbox Game Pass and Origin Access Premier also demonstrate that a subscription for games can work. It seems that a real trend is emerging. You pay a monthly fee and get access to a library of games.

How well such a service will be accepted largely depends on the price and the selection of titles.

When does the service start? The launch of Arcade is planned for this fall. An exact date will be announced by Apple later.

What do you think? Do you already use subscription services for games or would you use them? What conditions would have to be met for you to become a customer?

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WoW is considering lowering the max level – from 120 to 60

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The Game Director of World of Warcraft, Ion Hazzikostas, spoke in a Q&A about a possible change to the level cap in WoW. There are apparently considerations to decrease the level cap instead of increasing it.

What is Blizzard planning? According to Hazzikostas, it has long been discussed at Blizzard that the current level cap of 120 is too high. They are considering whether it might not be more sensible to reduce it again, for example to 60.

This would mean that WoW would experience a “level squish” for the first time, similar to the previously occurred “stat squishes” or “item squishes” that reduced item levels.

However, they are still not quite sure whether and how to implement this. They want to first hear what the community has to say about it.

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What does such a “squish” mean? Specifically, when adjusting the level cap, only the numbers are changed. What was previously level 120 will then simply be level 60. However, this raises several questions:

If such a “level squish” is implemented, it will have a significant impact on the overall game feel, at least at first glance. However, this also makes the discussion about the “how” so controversial.

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Will leveling with a squish become an annoying grind?

The community supports the “level squish”, but …

This is what fans are saying: Since Hazzikostas’ announcement, the consideration has been discussed both in the official forums and on reddit. There has even been months of discussions about it.

The majority of players supports lowering the level cap again. Currently, leveling feels unimportant and boring. A bigger problem is that everything becomes monotonous after a certain level:

After level 60, you just go through the motions. From 1 to 60, you get something every other level. There are just smaller gaps. But from 60 to 80? You get 3 to 4 skills and 2 talent points over 20 levels. 80 to 100 gives two talent points and nothing else. 100 to 110? Nothing.

Michelanvalo on reddit

Other players find the idea basically good but do not want to lose their levels. One user in the forums proposes “expansion levels”. You should level from 1 to 70 and then have 10 levels for each expansion separately. However, this idea is not yet fully developed either.

Old content is a major topic

This speaks for a squish:

  • New players have more clarity and are not deterred by 120+ levels
  • Leveling feels significant again
  • Some leveling areas do not drag on endlessly because nothing else happens there

This speaks against a squish:

  • Players feel like they are “losing” levels that they have already earned
  • If leveling takes twice as long, it quickly becomes tiring
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Some are for it, some are against it

There are also arguments that apply for both sides, like the fact that the numbers don’t really matter. Either you are at the endgame or on the way there. It’s all just psychology.

What do you think about such a level squish?

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These 2 important updates are coming to Fortnite tomorrow in patch 8.20

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

Patch 8.20 introduces two major innovations in Fortnite. There is a new game mode and a poison trap. Both features have already become known. The update is coming tomorrow on Wednesday, March 27.

This is what the innovations are about: Especially the new game mode could become interesting, as it is a ranked mode. Players have been requesting something like this for a long time.

Furthermore, there is a new trap that is supposed to function with poison. It could change the gameplay significantly.

What is known about the 2 new features

When are the features coming? Patch 8.20 is scheduled for March 27. There will be a short downtime and the patch will be implemented in the game. This will likely also bring the features into the game.

Fortnite Patchnotes
The patch notes for 8.20 will be published for you directly.

There is also already some information about the functionalities of the ranked mode and the poison trap. We will introduce the features to you in more detail.

Arena mode in Fortnite Patch 8.20

This has been announced: Epic has disclosed various details about the new arena mode in a roadmap. This mode is primarily intended to be used for qualification for the World Cup.

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The game mode is primarily intended for the World Cup

It is still unknown how exactly the scoring in the new mode will work. So far, it is only known that you can rank up to the Champions League in this mode and can qualify for the World Cup.

There has already been something similar: For Valentine’s Day, Fortnite introduced a tournament that also functioned with ranked play. Points were awarded for kills or victories.

It remains to be seen whether the arena mode will operate similarly.

New poison trap in Patch 8.20

This is known about the trap: In the game, Epic has already provided a small insight into the new trap. It is stated: “It’s a poison trap! Watch where you step so you don’t trigger a trap!”

Poison Trap
This is what the new trap will look like

How could it work? The functionality is still unknown, but it can be assumed that when triggered, it does not directly eliminate the opponent but only poisons them. Thus, the player will lose more health over the duration of the round.

However, this is just speculation for now and it remains to be seen how Epic will implement this new trap.

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Battlefield 5: Dr Disrespect initially found Firestorm boring – now he calls it “AAA-PUBG”

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In Battlefield 5 the Battle Royale mode Firestorm is finally here. The notorious streamer Dr. Disrespect has previously viewed it with suspicion. But now he is excited about the new mode.

This was the Doc’s attitude: DrDisrespect is a character that plays and streams Battle Royale games in a disrespectful way, styled as a trollish guy with a mullet hairstyle and a porn mustache.

The “Doc” is usually critical and offensive, rarely giving credit to things he doesn’t like. Even with Firestorm, the brand new Battle Royale mode for the online shooter Battlefield 5, he was initially skeptical.

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“I saw several warnings,” the Doc stated. He did not specify what things he was unhappy with in his current stream.

Firestorm is much better than expected

This is the Doc’s new opinion: After some rounds in Firestorm, the Doc was surprisingly tame and positive:

“Now that I have played it, I actually had a lot of fun. To be honest, it’s really intense! The battles feel really intense. The looting is a bit wobbly, but I like the design overall, as well as the speed of the game.”

In Firestorm, a fire wall limits the playing field.

The game, according to the Doc, would feel like his former favorite PUBG if it were an optimized AAA title.

This is what the fans say: The Doc is still alone in his opinion. Many players of Battlefield 5 are enthusiastic about the Firestorm mode. They praise the map design, the tanks, and the intense gameplay that the Doc also enjoys.

However, many fans are also bothered by the strange looting and the fact that the popular duo game mode is not available permanently.

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Esswein Brings Back the FIFA 13 Feeling in FIFA 19 FUT

Julian Schröder Julian Schröder Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 19 brings EA another FUT favorite player as part of the FUT Birthday event with Esswein. What the card can do and whether the investment is worth it, you can find out here.

Why does Alexander Esswein get a top card? So far, hardly anyone has played with Alexander Esswein in FUT 19. However, his standard gold card was extremely popular in FIFA 13. Especially the combination with Marco Reus was deadly and caused fear and terror among many opponents.

Esswein (75) - FIFA 13
Esswein (75) – FIFA 13

The extreme pace was the main argument for this striker. But his good shooting stats and the 4-star weak foot were also a guarantee for many goals.

Now Esswein has returned as a “favorite player” card as part of the FUT Birthday event with a powerful card that brings back the old times.

This is what the Esswein FUT Birthday card can do

This is the new card: As part of the FUT Birthday in FIFA 19, Esswein receives a striker card with an overall rating of 87. A really strong upgrade compared to his 72-rated silver card in right midfield.

Esswein (87) - FIFA 19
Esswein (87) – FIFA 19

This card again highlights the enormous pace, 93 is a top value. But this time the card offers more than just pure speed.

The dribbling and especially the physical stats are excellent. Together with the decent shooting stats, there shouldn’t be too many problems in causing havoc offensively.

Vergleich Esswein -FIFA 19
Vergleich Esswein in FIFA 19 – links ist seine Standardkarte

The new FUT Birthday card can hardly be compared to the standard silver card. It is superior in all respects.

These are the weaknesses: A problem with the new special card could be the stamina, which is only at 79. By the end of a match, it may therefore be that Esswein can no longer utilize his great speed.

It’s also a shame that he only has 3 stars on the weak foot now; his legendary FIFA 13 card still had 4 stars.

Vergleich Esswein - FIFA 13 mit Spezial-Karte FIFA 19
Vergleich Esswein – FIFA 13 mit Spezial-Karte FIFA 19

Conclusion on FUT favorite Esswein: For substitution, the FUT Birthday card from Alexander Esswein is true luxury, but even from the start, he is a strong option for any Bundesliga team. Offensively, he is a force – with minor weaknesses. He should score goals in any case.

Whether the card will reach the same cult status as its counterpart from FIFA 13 will still remain to be seen.

With the chemistry style “Deadeye” you can make the card even better.

Esswein mit Chemie-Stile Deadeye
Esswein mit Chemie-Stil Deadeye
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This is how you get Esswein’s retrospective special card

The following steps are necessary: To be able to add the card to your club, you must complete two SBC tasks. You have 3 days for this. Currently, the costs for all tasks are around 180,000 coins.

Here are solution suggestions that can be completed without loyalty and position changes:

Task 1 – The Reds

These requirements must be met:

  • Players from VFB Stuttgart: At least 1
  • Inform players: At least 2
  • Team rating: At least 84
  • Team chemistry: At least 80
  • Number of players: 11

This is how the solution could look:

Kosten ca. 90.000
Kosten ca. 90.000

Task 2 – The Team

These requirements must be met:

  • Players from Germany: At least 1
  • Inform players: At least 2
  • Team rating: At least 84
  • Team chemistry: At least 80
  • Number of players: 11

This is how the solution could look:

Kosten ca. 85.000
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The 5 currently most successful games in the world for PS4, Switch, and Xbox One in February

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 6 minutes

Here we show you the 5 currently most successful games for the consoles Xbox One, PS4, or Nintendo Switch. From shooters to sports, there is a lot of variety among the top games in February 2019.

Regularly, the website Superdata summarizes data from games that are performing particularly well.

This listing covers the 5 games for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One that generated the highest digital revenue in February. This includes both digital sales of the game itself, as well as revenues from in-game shops and microtransactions.

5. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Release: December 7, 2018

Developer: Bandai Namco

Genre: Fighting Game

Platform: Nintendo Switch
Features more than 70 characters.

How does it play? In this 2D game, you fight on platforms with characters from various universes. Familiar faces like Mario, Pikachu, Sonic, and Donkey Kong are among the playable characters.

The goal is to knock your opponent as far off the screen as possible. This is achieved with strong attacks that you can strengthen during the game. Up to 8 players can compete on a stage.

How does the title monetize? Smash Bros. Ultimate offers a fighter pass that includes 5 characters. There is also a costume. The pass costs €25. Additionally, characters can be purchased individually in DLCs, which cost €6 each. You also unlock music and maps with the characters. The purchasable characters cannot be unlocked in-game; they are only available for real money.

In addition, the game itself must also be purchased.

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What interesting developments have occurred in Smash Bros. Ultimate? Fans praise the excellent single-player mode, which provides a lot of fun. There are many positive reviews. However, there is some criticism for the online mode. As with the predecessors Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, it suffers from issues.

Where is the game popular? Smash Bros. Ultimate is especially popular in the USA and Canada, but there is interest in the game all around the world.

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Join our user test for The Division 2: What do you think of the loot shooter? – Last Day

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 3 minutes

After a weekend full of shooting and looting, we want to know from you for the MeinMMO test: What do you think of The Division 2 so far?

Why are we doing such a test? With this test, we want to establish a rating for The Division 2 based on the opinions of the MeinMMO community. It should be as fair as possible and reflect the view of the readers on our site.

We have conducted such surveys with other games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Anthem. Your reactions and comments were always numerous and informative.

Therefore, we want to do it the same way with The Division 2. Today is the last day for you to post your opinion on the game in the comments.

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This is how long the survey will run: As is often the case with games, some lucky owners of physical copies were able to play The Division 2 earlier than others.

We will keep this survey running for a week to give everyone enough time to get a first impression of The Division 2 and leave their opinions here in the comments.

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The Division 2 is a service game and will be built upon over time and receive new content. Therefore, we will conduct further surveys to see how the game has developed over time.

The current survey ends on March 25.

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This is what The Division 2 aims to offer:

  • Exciting story revolving around the depths of humanity and pure survival.
  • Loot shooter experience that allows you many different options for customizing your agent
  • A mix of PvP and PvE in the 3 Dark Zones, where you can team up with two other players to search areas for particularly good loot.
  • Endgame in the form of invaded missions and the brutal new faction of the Black Tusks, which aims to change the gaming experience.
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How can I submit my feedback? Primarily, you can rate The Division 2 in the tool below from 1 to 10. Here, 1 stands for “absolutely unplayable” and 10 stands for “top-notch masterpiece!”

You can also leave your opinion on the game in the comments. What do you see as the most important features of The Division 2?

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Tell us what the strengths and weaknesses of the game are, which aspects were well implemented and which were not.

We will incorporate some of your comments as quotes in the evaluation of the survey.

This is how you can write a review: You can also submit your user reviews for The Division 2 with us.

To do this, you either have to go to our Division hub or open any article about the game and click on “Write your own review” in the red box on the right side.

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You can submit your reviews here

Please note that reviews with fewer than 300 words or pure bashing will not be accepted by us.

Why are we not doing our own MeinMMO review? We don’t want to weight the rating of a single person too high, even if that person is an expert.

Instead, we orient ourselves towards our community. We can evaluate your feedback and classify the opinions accordingly through our expertise.

It is a user-focused approach, as in the end, it is the readers who find a game fun or not.

Now it’s your turn: What do you think of The Division 2 so far? Is your opinion influenced by your experience from the first part, or are you just now entering the Division universe? Tell us!

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A WoW nerd and his girlfriend are the celebrity couple of Twitch

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The biggest WoW streamer, Asmongold, has a girlfriend: Pink Sparkles. She is also a streamer. The two openly conduct their relationship and are frequently a topic on Twitch.

This is Asmongold: He is a popular WoW streamer with a lot of reach, but has recently struggled with World of Warcraft and critically addressed the path that Blizzard has taken.

Asmongold likes to play with an image as a “typical gaming nerd.” He recently posted that he showered for the first time in two weeks and now has to start all over again.

Asmongold clearly enjoys sarcasm.

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On the surface, he fits every gamer stereotype and is seen as someone who has practically “lived” World of Warcraft for much of his life. Asmongold has over 770,000 followers on Twitch.

Who is Pink_Sparkles? She is a Twitch streamer with about 730,000 followers – but leans more towards being an “influencer” than a typical gamer.

She also fits every stereotype one might have about female streamers: However, those are quite different from male streamers.

https://twitter.com/Twitch_Pink/status/1104485455616040960

On her Instagram page , she poses in swimwear. A noticeable cleavage can be seen on stream.

This is how they interact with each other: There are several clips circulating that show how the couple is perceived publicly.

We show you two clips: In one, they joke with each other, and in the other, the mood is not so harmonious.

This is the harmonious clip: In this video, Asmongold sets up the stream for his girlfriend while she is playing Fortnite.

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While doing so, Asmongold focuses the camera on the cleavage of the streamer – who fears that this could lead to a Twitch ban.

In the clip, it is clear that both know exactly how they are perceived in public.

This is the not-so-harmonious clip: In the latest clip, both are playing Apex Legends. Pink Sparkles dies and complains to her boyfriend that he didn’t help her.

Asmongold justifies himself with a sigh, saying he was under heavy fire.

No, says Pink Sparkles. He was only looking out of the window.

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She then ends the conversation and logs out.

This provided yet another topic for discussion: Here, Asmongold appeared to be the victim of a hot-headed girlfriend who keeps him under her thumb.

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A small relationship crisis due to Apex Legends – immediately discussed on reddit.

Reddit analyzes and offers relationship advice on love life

This is how it is received The interesting part of the relationship is that discussions about these clips and their relationship take place publicly on reddit – just like a celebrity couple.

On reddit , one can read long analyses about their relationship.

Many commenters seem to identify with Asmongold as a “nerd buddy.” A picture is painted of Asmongold as someone who was isolated for a long time and has now become “famous” but ended up with the wrong girlfriend.

It is said that Asmongold should

  • just go to the gym
  • eat better
  • and pay more attention to his hygiene.

Then he could definitely get someone better than Pink Sparkles. He only lives for his girlfriend now and is dependent on her. He should rather seek someone with similar interests.

Many view Pink Sparkles as a “villain” and “seductress” with ulterior motives.

This is how both respond to the comments:

Pink_Sparkles speaks publicly about what is going on around her. She says that everything is being over-analyzed and she is made out to be the villain. It is completely normal for couples to argue sometimes.

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Asmongold seems rather indifferent to it. He is often asked if it bothers him that his girlfriend is so revealing.

He says it does not bother him at all and does not make him insecure.

When he discusses his relationship with Pink_Sparkles in videos, he is usually ironic and relaxed towards her. He often pokes fun at her exaggerated make-up.

https://twitter.com/Asmongold/status/1086823018024914944

This is why it interests many people: Many gamers seem to identify with Asmongold. They draw parallels to their own lives and relationships.

It seems the “Twitch” generation enjoys discussing and speculating about celebrity couples just as much as their parents do about TV stars or prince couples.

The external perception of how others see the couple seems to differ completely from how they view their relationship.

And both Pink Sparkles and Asmongold seem to benefit from the additional public attention that their relationship brings them.

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Check out the most beautiful places in New World in 60 seconds

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Amazon has recently released new footage of their MMO New World. Short videos showcase a variety of landscapes, from dangerous mountains to the most beautiful beaches.

The Abandoned Ruins in New World: In the game world, we are traveling to a new continent and exploring it. This is inspired by the exploration and colonization of America in the 17th century.

However, on this new continent, there are many abandoned ruins. But who built these structures and why they are now deserted is something we will learn in the game itself.

Dangerous Mountains: The Shattered Mountain seems to be a particularly dangerous place. With its dark rocks, clouds, and lava, it somewhat resembles the area of Mordor from Middle-earth.

Dreamy Beaches: However, there are not only dangerous corners in the new world. This video snippet shows us a beautiful beach at sunset.

Occasional Info Snacks

With new information, things are progressing slowly in New World. While we now know what the entry into the game looks like, there is still an NDA on the actual alpha and a release is not yet in sight.

Where can I find current videos about the game? However, images and videos about the game are regularly posted on the Twitter account.

Previously, images of New World and an initial interactive story were published via Twitter.

Swords for Close Combat: In another tweet, various swords were showcased. These are excellent for close combat and come in different versions and designs.

Similar to the armor, these are very realistic. Special effects and oversizes were omitted.

For a glimpse into New World, you can read our experience report:

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The Prospector is a DPS monster in Destiny 2, destroying all bosses in PvE

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, Destiny 2 features the Prospector, which stands out with enormous DPS values. See here how the exotic eliminates all strike bosses in a short time.

This is what makes the Prospector special: Since Season 6, some videos have appeared on YouTube showing the Prospector in action. It is referred to as the “new DPS King” or the “weapon with the highest DPS values.”

In fact, the Prospector is an exotic grenade launcher that has been in the game since the launch of Destiny 2. Back then, it caught attention with its particularly elegant design. It also dealt decent damage, however, grenade launchers had a poor standing in the meta and there were better alternatives in the power slot.

The Prospector is a power weapon that deals Arc damage. Here are the perks:

  • Excavation: Hold down the fire button to launch grenades. Release to ignite all live grenades simultaneously. The grenades stick to surfaces and set enemies on fire when they explode.
  • Fully Automatic Trigger System: If you hold down the trigger, the weapon will fire automatically.
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The Prospector with ornament

This is why the Prospector is so powerful now: With Season 6, grenade launchers were buffed. They received more ammo reserves and +25% damage in PvE. The Prospector benefits from this PvE damage boost, dealing a tremendous amount of damage quickly due to its high fire rate, thus becoming a DPS monster.

The Prospector against all Strike bosses

There are now videos on YouTube in which the Prospector eliminates tough bosses in no time. Reportedly, this exotic is now more effective against Riven than the cluster bomb rocket launchers at their prime, as you can see in this short video that lasts only 28 seconds:

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And strike bosses also die like flies against the Prospector. In the video from Ehroar, you see the weapon (which is, by the way, adorned with an ornament) in action against all strike bosses:

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Here are timestamps for the video:

  • Savathun’s Song – 0:15
  • Exodus Crash – 0:49
  • Foreign Terrain (Nokris) – 1:22
  • Terminus of Insight – 2:02
  • Will of the Thousands – 2:38
  • Guardians of Nothing – 3:50
  • The Corrupted – 4:23
  • Sea of Shadows – 5:02
  • The Arms Dealer – 5:35
  • The Pyramidion – 6:11
  • The Twisted Sphere – 6:50
  • Tree of Probabilities – 7:30
  • A Garden World – 8:04
  • The Hollow Hideout – 8:26

You can find all Nightfall-exclusive rewards here.

Note: To enable the Prospector to kill as quickly as in the videos, you should activate some buffs, such as the Well of Glory.

Location of the Prospector: The exotic can be obtained as a random drop. Sometimes, Xur has it available. Most Destiny 2 veterans should already have it in their exotic collection.

Have you tested the Prospector in Season 6 yet?

The Wardcliff Coil is, by the way, another exotic that shines in Season 6:

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Path of Exile on PS4 is here – Start download and get going

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Good news for all Hack & Slash fans on the PS4. The action RPG Path of Exile is finally available for download in the PS Store. We have the most important information.

Path of Exile has finally arrived on PS4: This is what many fans have been waiting for. The major Diablo competitor Path of Exile is now finally available on Sony’s PS4.

Contrary to some concerns, the current release date has been met. Thus, after three delays an odyssey comes to a reconciliatory end.

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Path of Exile on PS4 – What You Need to Know

This is how you can get started with Path of Exile on PS4: Whether you want to try the game out first or jump right in – you don’t have to do much. Because Path of Exile is free-to-play on the PS4.

You just need to download it and can start right away. Open the PS Store on your console and search for Path of Exile using the search function. The free version should be shown to you first.

Alternatively, we have linked Path of Exile in the PlayStation Store below:

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There is also a whole range of optional starter packs. These cost between 35€ and 130€ and offer you different cosmetic items as well as points to purchase additional items. You can find the starter packs here:

The most important information about the launch of Path of Exile on PS4

When can I start playing? The PS4 version is already available in the store and can be downloaded. After that, you can start right away.

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Is Path of Exile completely Free-to-Play? Yes. The starter packs are all purely optional; the game itself is completely free. In principle, you cannot buy anything with real money that would give you any gameplay advantages. The microtransactions are purely cosmetic. Only the stash can be expanded with real money, which is not required.

Do you need PS Plus? No PS Plus is required to play Path of Exile. In some regions of the store, players may see the message “PS Plus subscription required for online multiplayer.” This is an error that should be fixed soon.

Is there an offline mode? No, Path of Exile requires a permanent online connection.

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Is it possible to transfer existing accounts or purchases to PS4? No. The PS4 version has its own servers. Transfers of characters, currencies, or purchased items from other platforms are not possible.

Is there a couch co-op mode? No.

Are mouse and keyboard supported? No

How large is the download? Almost 9 GB

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What about additional content for the PS4 version? The developers at Grinding Gear Games are currently working on releasing new content for PS4 just a few days after the PC version in the future. Later, a simultaneous release of new content is even targeted.

Are there exclusive contents? No. Path of Exile is intended to offer the same experience on all platforms.

How is the performance? Path of Exile runs at 1080P and 60 FPS on the standard PS4. The PS4 Pro has better lighting effects. There is no 4K resolution.

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That is why you now have better chances for an EX-Raid in Pokémon GO

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there has been a new update regarding EX-Raid Gyms. Now there are new Gyms all over the world that can host EX-Raids.

This means: If there are new Gyms that host EX-Raids, there will naturally be more EX-Raids. So you now have better chances of being invited to such a raid.

It is worth checking your nearby parks. There might be a new EX-Raid Gym there now.

What we know about the new EX-Raid Gyms

This is included in the new update: Niantic has not announced anything significant, but there are new Gyms in Pokémon GO. The focus has been on increasing the density of EX-Raid Gyms. PokéStops have been converted directly into EX-Raid Gyms.

EX Raid Gyms
This is what the markings at EX-Raid Gyms look like.

What can an EX-Raid Gym do? Only these special Gyms can host an EX-Raid. Whether a Gym is suitable for that can be recognized by the mark in the upper corner of the Gym. If it says “EX-Raid-Gym” there, then this Gym could also trigger such a raid.

This is why the update is important: Some locations had no EX-Raid Gym or only a few of them. Now that there are more, more EX-Raids can also be triggered.

This is especially important as the defense form of Deoxys is available in raids for the first time now. The next EX-Raids will provide you with the new raid boss.

Deoxys Defense Form
The defense form of Deoxys is now available in raids

How do I trigger an EX-Raid? Just because a Gym is an EX-Raid Gym, does not mean that an EX-Raid will necessarily take place there. To trigger such a raid, you need to do a significant number of raids at that Gym.

If enough players have raided there, invitations to the EX-Raid will be distributed. You can then share this invitation with a friend.

We have listed the best counters against the EX-Raid boss Deoxys for you here:

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You already know the story in the new MMORPG A:IR before you play it

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

In the MMORPG A:IR – Ascent: Infinite Realm, two factions are at war with each other. This somehow reminds me of the backstory of Bless.

What factions are there? In the MMORPG A:IR, two parties fight for dominance on the continent of Harth.

  • Vulpin – This alliance of several peoples lives in the southern part of Harth. The realm focuses on agriculture and art, valuing independence.
  • Ontari – The federation living in the northern part of the continent is made up of warriors who impose their will on others and are focused on expansion. Hunting also plays an important role.
In A:IR, the Vulpin fight against the Ontari.

This sounds somehow familiar…

How are the peoples connected? Long ago, the Vulpin and Ontari were united in the Solumn Empire. But a civil war broke out, as the leaders of the empire sought immortality and stopped at nothing.

The search for the formula for eternal life brought forth a colossal monster, the Black Herald. This devastated the continent of Harth.

The survivors formed the Vulpin and Ontari. Yet they learned nothing from the past, as a new conflict brews.

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What does this story remind you of? The backstory of the factions in A:IR does not experiment. It is based on many MMORPGs where two peoples clash. Like in TERA.

However, there are some special similarities with the MMORPG Bless. There are also two alliances there, the Hieron and the Union, which have a similar backstory.

  • The Hieron live in the north and want to impose their order on the rest of the world.
  • The Union, which is based in the southern part of the continent, strives for peace and independence.

Both peoples were once part of the same empire, which fell.

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In Bless, a red faction fights against a blue faction, from south to north.

The banners of the factions in both games also show similarities. In Bless, the Hieron have a blue banner and the Union a red one.

In A:IR, the Vulpin fight under a blue banner and the Ontari under a red one.

Generally, this can be applied to many MMORPGs. The backstory of A:IR is therefore rather classic.

Players already choose their party

How do players react? The similarity between Bless and A:IR has also been noticed by the community. However, this doesn’t seem to bother most players much. They are already considering which faction they should belong to.

But the comparison between Bless and A:IR still occupies some:

Fixed_Device said on Reddit: “Hieron against Union?”

When does A:IR start? The MMORPG is currently set to launch in the second quarter of 2019.

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How aggressive Sweet Dreams is in The Division 2: The locations of the Exotics

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 4 minutes

Sweet Dreams is an exotic weapon in The Division 2. We’ll show you what the Exotic can do and how you can get Sweet Dreams.

This is how you get Sweet Dreams: For this Exotic, you need to find neither exotic weapon components nor visit the Crafting Station, instead you should hope for luck.

Because Sweet Dreams is a random drop Exotic.

  • You must be in the endgame (character level 30).
  • You need to defeat named Outcast bosses. They can drop Sweet Dreams. Play missions where Outcasts are waiting to ambush you. Bounty missions against Outcasts are also said to provide a chance for Sweet Dreams.
  • Play the missions on Hard or Challenging to increase the chances of Sweet Dreams.
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DCD Headquarters is probably the best source for Sweet Dreams

Confirmed and reliable locations are these missions:

  • The DCD Headquarters near the White House
  • Potomac Event Center in the “Foggy Bottom” area
  • Roosevelt Island, the Outcasts’ stronghold

The DCD Headquarters is said to be the best source since you can complete this mission quite quickly. This way, you have a relatively frequent chance for Sweet Dreams to be available:

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That’s why Sweet Dreams is an aggressive weapon

This is Sweet Dreams: It is an exotic shotgun with a fire rate of 70 and a magazine size of 8. Thus, Sweet Dreams belongs to shotguns with very low fire rates and high damage. The reload speed is 5.4 seconds. The weapon grants +144% melee damage.

These are the talents:

  • Sweet Dreams: Switch to the weapon and land a melee hit on an enemy to gain 35% bonus armor and activate the Sandman debuff. Killing an enemy with the Sandman debuff reapplies the bonus armor.
  • Sandman: This debuff prevents enemies from using armor kits and healing from all possible sources.

This means: You run up to an enemy and hit them with the melee attack; you temporarily receive a bonus armor, and that enemy receives the Sandman debuff. The enemy cannot heal for a few seconds.

After a melee attack, the bonus armor is displayed as a blue bar, and the Sandman debuff as a red symbol above the enemy’s head:

sweet dreams debuff

This blue bonus armor bar lasts only as long as the Sandman debuff. The red symbol above the enemy “empties” after a few seconds. This way you can see when the effect ends. If you kill the enemy while they have the debuff, the 35% bonus armor is only extended, but it will still end after a few seconds.

  • Evasive: The Exotic has a third talent. This causes a dodge roll to recharge 1% of the current weapon magazine when you have Sweet Dreams equipped.

For this talent, two things need to be noted:

  • You only need to have Sweet Dreams equipped in one weapon slot, then this talent applies to all weapons you are currently holding.
  • The 1% might not be correct. According to user tests, it is rather 25% that you recharge with a dodge roll.

You can see the talents in JuhhCrispy’s video from minute 4:15 in action:

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This is how you play Sweet Dreams: Shotguns are always designed for close combat, but with Sweet Dreams you need to be particularly aggressive.

Because if you don’t deal melee damage first, for which you need to get extremely close to the enemy, you won’t benefit from the talents.

Sweet Dreams is probably designed for PvP. You can charge at enemies with a knife between your teeth, punch them, the enemies can’t heal, and you have bonus armor so you won’t go down quickly.

However, Sweet Dreams is often rated as a “disappointing” Exotic because it requires a very specific playstyle, and the bonus armor only lasts a short time. And if an enemy runs backwards and shoots a shotgun at you, you are dead before you can punch them.

If you enjoy playing with shotguns, you should definitely give Sweet Dreams a try. But it’s not everyone’s weapon.

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Improving Lullaby with Sweet Dreams

Information about Lullaby: Lullaby is a shotgun that is included as a pre-order bonus content in the “Capitol Defender Pack”.

You can improve Lullaby by obtaining a Sweet Dreams shotgun with at least 250 points – according to the in-game description. This means you need a Sweet Dreams with Gear Score 250 or higher. Then you can upgrade Lullaby at the crafting station.

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The latest trend in Anthem is: To dodge bad loot

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 2 minutes

In Anthem, players want to see loot of the Masterwork or Legendary rarity. However, they mostly see blue or purple items, which has led the community to create a new game: “Purples are Lava”.

Why is this being done? The highest rarity levels for loot in Anthem are represented by Masterwork and Legendary, indicated by the colors orange and yellow. Players are particularly after these levels.

In practice, however, it is not so easy to obtain the coveted items. Freelancers usually go home with a backpack full of blue or purple items. This becomes a nuisance because the space for loot is limited. Players can collect a maximum of 50 items in Freeplay or strongholds before hitting the limit.

Although items can be dismantled and turned into components for crafting, players must first leave the respective activity.

Anthem Loot Limit
If you have reached the loot limit, you will be confronted with this message. Source: Reddit

With Child’s Play to More Space: To make room for extensive grinding rounds, the community is currently even forgoing loot. Hoping for items of higher rarity levels, freelancers are now playing a child’s game to only pick up the “good loot”: “Purples are Lava”.

Purple items are thus lava that should absolutely be avoided. Like in “The Floor is Lava”, players in Anthem try not to touch certain objects. Here, it is the epic loot represented in Anthem by the color purple. “The Floor is Lava” will soon even be available as a game mode in Fortnite.

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The player is trying to approach the loot slowly. Apparently, the trend is spreading: even the Blueberry knows what’s up.

This is why it’s so difficult: In Anthem, loot drops from enemies or crates are not organized but usually fall in a pile. This makes it harder for freelancers to only pick up the good stuff. Additionally, it seems that the loot has quite a range within which the character automatically collects it.

Players thus approach the loot as slowly and carefully as possible to only collect the valuable loot. Epic loot is left behind to make room for better loot.

Have you also jumped on the trend of “Purples are Lava”? Or do you enjoy collecting epic items as well?

Patch 1.04 is being released today for Anthem, which is supposed to improve several things:

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Players of Battlefield 5 Firestorm are most upset about this

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The Firestorm mode for Battlefield 5 has just arrived, but one feature is already driving many fans insane – the loot system. Why?

This is how Firestorm started: Since March 25, all owners of Battlefield 5 can dive into the brand new, in-house Battle Royale mode Firestorm.

Many players enjoy the new mode itself, but a particularly annoying mechanic ruins the first impression for many fans.

The loot system of Firestorm ruins the gaming experience for many

What are fans even complaining about? Currently, the loot system is driving some players up the wall. In numerous posts on Reddit and in the official forums, players are expressing their frustration about the loot mechanics. This feature would significantly hinder the enjoyment and flow of the game.

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What specifically is being criticized about the loot system? Most players are specifically concerned about picking up loot from slain enemies or drops from their own teammates. While collecting regularly and orderly placed items in the game world works without a hitch, looting enemies or picking up items from teammates is often quite cumbersome – sometimes not at all.

The problem: When an enemy dies in Firestorm mode, they do not drop a loot bag or box like some other genre representatives, which can be conveniently searched – all items are scattered individually in a big mess on the ground.

The loot pile quickly becomes confusing. The overlapping of items is particularly annoying. Objects often land on top of each other, making it extremely difficult to pick up the desired item or even to recognize it. If multiple players die close to each other, the problem becomes even more pronounced.

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Some items also block other objects for no apparent reason with their “hit box,” even though they are actually far enough apart. As a result, it’s often not possible to pick up the item you are currently looking at.

Additionally, loot can roll down a slope, arriving at the bottom in the form of an incomprehensible pile, where it becomes nearly impossible to get an overview in time.

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What the fans say: The criticism of the loot mechanics is substantial. Numerous frustrated fans describe the loot system of Firestorm as the worst they have experienced in a battle royale title.

Some are questioning how this mechanic even passed quality control. DICE had plenty of time to closely observe the competition – there are more than enough “templates” available. Instead, they messed it up right at the start on such an important point.

However, many fans also express constructive criticism and offer suggestions for improvements that could solve these issues:

  • Many would prefer a system with loot bags or boxes that could then be looted in an orderly and clear manner
  • Numerous players would already be satisfied if the annoying overlapping of objects could be fixed. That would resolve a large part of the issue
  • Others propose introducing color highlights around the items so that it is faster to recognize what one is actually looking at
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In summary, most fans agree on Reddit and in other forums: The new mode is fun in itself. However, when it comes to picking up loot, Battlefield 5 definitely needs to improve – and quickly. Because for many players, first impressions really matter. And this annoying issue significantly diminishes the experience for some players.

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Have you already played Firestorm? What do you think of the loot mechanics in the new battle royale mode in Battlefield 5?

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