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The advice of the largest streamer on Twitch for anyone who wants to start streaming

Benedict Grothaus 25. March 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

The currently largest streamer on Twitch, Fortnite star Ninja, talked about his beginnings as a streamer in a short clip. He gives some tips that newcomers should consider and advises to avoid certain games.

What Ninja reveals: In a tweet, Ninja explained how new streamers can achieve success. He provides some concise tips:

don’t start by streaming the most popular game on Twitch
make a name for yourself in a smaller game
switch to new releases when you have consistent viewer numbers

An exception would be if you belong to the really best players, like the young prodigy Dizzy. As a successful top player, you could achieve your fame solely through tournaments and gameplay—even in a large game.

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What games should I stream? Ninja provides some examples of games that could be worthwhile right now:

Start with Rainbow Six: Siege or Call of Duty. Anything that is not League of Legends or Fortnite, where you have to scroll for hours to find someone with 100 viewers.

With Rainbow Six and Call of Duty, Ninja even directly offers newer beginner games that also have the advantage of being up-to-date.

The background of these tips: The thought behind the tips is that as a new streamer, you have no chance if you have to compete with the well-known big names. In the most popular games, you won’t be noticed, and you won’t gain any viewers.

This is mainly due to the layout of Twitch. When you click on a game directory, you mainly see the channels with the most viewers. This is sorted in descending order. So if 300 people are streaming Call of Duty, but 50,000 people are streaming League of Legends, it will be easier to find your channel in the search for Call of Duty.

Once you have enough viewers who tune in consistently, you might be able to switch. A part of your community will probably also watch you in newer games. That way, you will rank higher in the game overview. Viewers won’t have to scroll long to find you.

In smaller games, you also have the advantage that other streamers in the same category might choose to “host” you.

“Hosts” show another streamer’s stream when one is offline, so viewers have something to watch.

Through hosts, you often become aware of new and smaller streamers, which is why they represent an important means for growth. If you want to kickstart your streaming career, we have some tips to start your streaming career from German professionals for you.

Who is Ninja? Currently (as of March 25) Ninja is the streamer with the most followers on Twitch according to data from SullyGnome.

However, he is slowly being caught up by Shroud, the “new face of Twitch”, who already has more average viewers and more hours viewed.

But Ninja is still over 13 million followers ahead, more than double compared to Shroud’s 6 million. However, his throne seems to be crumbling:

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That’s why players want a bug in Pokémon GO back

Noah Struthoff 25. March 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Players want an old bug to return in Pokémon GO. This bug is particularly useful during Community Days.

What is this bug? This bug, which occurred about a year ago, “remembered” the last used Poké Ball. So if you caught a Pokémon with a Ultra Ball and then clicked on the next monster, the Ultra Ball was already selected.

Niantic made it clear that this was a bug and changed it back after a few days.

What players say about the old bug

That’s why it’s being wished back: After the Community Day in March, voices were raised wishing for this bug to return. Geckarbor was usually thrown with a Great or Ultra Ball anyway, so this bug would have been quite useful.

That’s why it would be helpful: If this bug were in the game again, it would be especially useful during Community Days. This way, you could catch significantly more Pokémon since you wouldn’t have to select the ball beforehand.

Moreover, it’s just much more convenient, as you don’t always have to select the right ball. It is already selected beforehand.

The downside of the bug is: Outside of the event, the bug could be bothersome again, as you wouldn’t want to waste the good balls on normal spawns. Often, a Poké Ball is sufficient.

This is what players want: Many players want this bug as an optional feature. This way, you should be able to turn the feature on and off as needed.

BritasticUK writes on Reddit: “They should definitely implement the bug as an optional feature! I personally wouldn’t use it, but I know many other players who would love to use it.”

This feature already exists: In the latest Pokémon game Let’s GO, Eevee/Pikachu, this feature already exists. Although Niantic is not the developer of this game, they regularly hold events together with this game.

One could thus assume that such a feature could also be adopted from the Let’s-GO games.

For Community Day, there were also new event times. What did you think of that?

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Large TV channel shows Overwatch in the main program, regular viewers are upset

Benedict Grothaus 25. March 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

The Overwatch League was broadcast during prime time on the US channel ABC. Much to the dismay of many traditional sports fans, who were not pleased about it at all.

What was shown? The finals of the first phase of Season 2 of the Overwatch League were aired on ABC. Eight teams competed for the first place and a total prize pool of $500,000:

$200,000 for 1st place
$100,000 for 2nd place
$50,000 each for 3rd and 4th place
$25,000 each for places 5-8

The playoffs already caused a stir due to a coin flip beforehand. The broadcast itself, however, really heated things up, especially among regular viewers who have no interest in eSports.

Here are the reactions: Viewers of ABC have sent true doomsday messages to the network in reaction to the eSports broadcast. Remarks included:

THIS IS THE END! You must be kidding me. Your network lets DAMN KIDS PLAY VIDEO GAMES on a Sunday. FOR 3 f***ing hours???

Another user complains that the players are “kids out of shape with tiny balls” and that the “girls have more testosterone than the boys.”

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Many viewers were probably particularly impacted by the fact that they were actually expecting a basketball game of March Madness at this date. A user even wrote: “The world as we know it is really and officially in decline.”

Here is how the community responds: Fans of Overwatch and eSports are taking it easy. They counter with memes and witty comments:

Yes! Normies of the world, prepare yourselves for us!
Petr Žalud on Twitter

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Even eSports expert Rod Breslau, who frequently comments on eSports-related topics, chimed in. He commented on the debate with casual remarks and a reference to an “old man yells at cloud” meme.

Despite its problems, the Overwatch League apparently brings about a change of heart for some viewers. The user who had previously mocked the appearance of the players tweeted afterwards:

The longer I watch this crap, the more I like it. I admit it’s skill, just like sport. I’m improving, this is great.

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If you watch the Overwatch games, you probably notice that there’s still a missing feature. And it seems we will have to wait a while longer for it:

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How a singing tower brought my friends back to Anthem

Micha Deckert 25. March 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

A huge monument in Anthem is currently making eerie sounds. Just this mystery can bring a lot of fun, says Micha.

Recently, the Anthem community discovered that a huge monument in the north of the game world is making sounds. Players are puzzled about what it could mean. The mere prospect of mysterious events has already made my weekend a lot of fun.

The monument is “singing”: Over the weekend, I was exploring Anthem with friends to check out the monument watch and the surrounding area. The Anthem community has discovered that the structure suddenly emits sounds and eerie songs.

Since there is no explanation for why the monument does this, players are speculating about what it could mean. It cannot currently be satisfactorily clarified whether this is new or if the tower has been doing this from the beginning. While some players think this is old news and that the tower has always made noises, other freelancers are absolutely fascinated by this discovery.

One thing is clear, though: The singing tower is keeping players engaged.

I noticed this during my own excursion into the world of Bastion as well. Every time I went into freeplay, I encountered other players buzzing around the monument or searching the area around the structure.

Anthem Monument-Watch Ranger — Currently, more people are hanging out in freeplay.

Also, the monument is making waves among my friends: When I told my online party about the monument, some people joined me who wanted to see the singing structure with their own eyes. Just the thought that something strange might be going on seemed to pique my friends’ curiosity.

That was astonishing for me since most of my online buddies have put Anthem aside again or only return to the game for larger updates.

This led to a fun dynamic. First, one logged back into Anthem after weeks, then another buddy followed, until peer pressure led to six of us racing around the map in two squads. Not out of hope for loot, but just with the thought that we might discover something mysterious.

Every little detail was examined by us thoroughly. Are there more enemies than usual near the monument? Do we encounter more titans? Probably, nothing was different than usual, but we spun funny stories and happenings about what could be waiting around the next corner or with the next lightning strike.

Secrets do Anthem good: Players seem to remain fascinated by the world of Anthem and its secrets. The Anthem of Creation alone brings a creepy potential for changes, although the Cataclysms, game-changing events, are only scheduled for May.

Such small, unannounced mysteries keep players engaged, as seen with the singing tower.

But BioWare also needs to step up: Some freelancers expect something big to be announced with the changes to the tower. If only a small event springs from it, like “Giant Task”, some players might be disappointed.

Some players were also disappointed with the upcoming Elysian Caches:

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42 hours with The Division 2: Better than expected – despite Ubisoft formula

Schuhmann 25. March 2019 Reading time 5 minutes

The new online shooter The Division 2 has taken our author Schuhmann by surprise. He says: The game is significantly better than I thought – but the Ubisoft formula is evident with all its pros and cons.

This is how I played The Division 2: I spent 42 hours in The Division 2:

I played the first 35 almost exclusively solo; until the second to last mission of the campaign, I completed all the main missions alone. I progressed slowly, took on every side mission, and liberated every checkpoint.
After a traumatic experience on Roosevelt Island, however, I switched to team play. Since then, I’ve been rushing through the new main missions with the Black Tusk, collecting loot at a record pace and within a few hours jumped from World Rank 1 to 2.

Redneck-Division-Agent — This is what my agent looked like at the very beginning. Somehow innocent.

This is the big difference: The difference between “solo” and “4-man team in the instance” is significant:

While I struggled playing solo and had to play cautiously.
When playing in a group of four, one runs around wildly shooting like a herd of cowboys – it feels a bit like shooting at tin ducks at a fair.

But I’m sure this will be different in the endgame when the NPCs can take more damage and are more dangerous – in the “story mode,” however, the difference seems to be significant to me.

Division-2-Kartenpunkt — The Ubisoft formula: This district multiplied by 8 creates a large open world.

What is the Ubisoft formula? The “Ubisoft” formula refers to a certain design pattern in many of Ubisoft’s games:

The world is divided into individual “districts”.
In these districts, you have to capture control points, complete missions, and find collectible items.
After that, you move into the next area and start over again.

The design team comes up with a quest pattern for one district and multiplies it by 8, thus building a “large world.” In The Division 2, you actually follow this Ubisoft formula throughout.

Hähnchen-Flügel-Essen — Who can stop after one, please?

This is how the Ubisoft formula affects me: For me, the Ubisoft formula always has the effect that I voraciously consume the game in the early-game and mid-game and love the first 4 or 5 zones.

I play much more than in a comparable game and indulge in it like chicken wings in a fast-food restaurant or the individual episodes of a really good series when I binge-watch the episodes.

But usually around two-thirds into a game with the Ubisoft formula, I become a bit impatient.

It was the same for me in The Division 2, and I jumped into the “Groups and Loot” mode.

The-Division-2-Mein-Agent — This is what my agent looked like after 35 hours – I had mostly played solo.

This is what The Division 2 does better with the Ubisoft formula: The really good idea that The Division 2 has is the “environment storytelling” – you experience the story through the way the world around you is portrayed.

In The Division 2, you rebuild settlements with increasing mission progress and restore comfort to the people living there.

This is the big red thread that The Division 2 follows and does very well.

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In addition, The Division 2 rewards you for looking off the beaten path – the world feels alive and rewards you for exploring.

As a result, the world does not feel so sterile and as if it were designed on a drawing board.

The-Division2-Kinderspielecke — A play area for children opens after one of my missions in the theater settlement.

These were my expectations for The Division 2: I thought it would be a solid, somewhat uninspired loot shooter that I would enjoy playing now, but that wouldn’t completely blow me away.

I found it particularly interesting that The Division 2 probably wouldn’t have those “problems at launch” – like other online titles.

I enjoyed playing The Division 1 as well, but I never really felt the urge to dive deeper: I played about 30 hours of The Division 1 at launch and then another 40 hours in the following months here and there to see what progress had been made.

And there were indeed progress in The Division 1 – you can only tip your hat to Ubisoft for what they gradually made of the game.

division 2 museum mars 2 — Absolute highlight in The Division 2: The room with the Mars rover.

I actually had a wow moment

So it really was: I find The Division 2 significantly better than its predecessor. I have now happily spent the 42 hours with the game.

This is mainly due to three things:

The Division 2 overwhelms me from the start with loot and gives me interesting decisions about which sets I choose, which weapons I pick up.
The mid-game with the two museum missions is excellent. The scene with the Mars rover and the planetarium belongs to the best and most surprising gaming experiences I have ever had – it was really very good.
The fights are exciting and the atmosphere is great – it simply feels good to be under fire, while the enemies are screaming and something is flying in the air. I simply enjoy the gameplay.

Especially the moments in the museums were true “wow” moments for me, where the game was much better than I ever thought it would be.

That The Division 2 surprised me so much is something I really didn’t see coming: planetarium, Mars rover, Vietnam – all truly amazing sequences and battles.

This is my conclusion: I expected little from The Division 2, and these expectations were far exceeded.

The Division 2 is a polished loot shooter with strong atmosphere and in the best moments is hypnotizing.

However, I believe that the impact of the game largely depends on how you play The Division 2 and what tasks you set for yourself: While the solo play completely challenged me, the game in a group has been more of a “turn off the brain and go through”, but maybe that will change as I progress further.

Division-2-Agent — This is my current agent after 42 hours and with the sharpshooter outfit specialization.

Is one finished after 42 hours? It is also remarkable that I have already spent so much time with the game and have not even started much:

I haven’t really dealt with the whole “min/maxing” aspect of The Division 2 yet, as this is where the appeal of The Division 2 is supposed to unfold.
I haven’t been in PvP yet.
I haven’t actively searched for anything, neither hunter masks nor exotics or the mysterious vendor Cassie Mandoza.

After 42 hours and at World Rank 2, I am technically “somehow in the endgame”, but it doesn’t feel that way at all.

One thing is clear: The Division 2 has a lot to offer – even after more than 40 hours in the game.

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Destiny 2 will improve an important feature – Fan shows: This is going to fail

Sven Galitzki 25. March 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

Bungie has revealed its plans to address the lack of enhancement cores affecting numerous Guardians in Destiny 2 . However, one fan says that the change does not bring any improvement.

What does Bungie intend to do? For Season 7, Bungie plans to revamp the sources of enhancement cores. They aim to create a reliable source for the coveted cores to tackle the core shortage that many players have complained about. Therefore, new quests will be introduced, rewarding players with guaranteed cores.

Why is the change coming? Enhancement cores are highly sought after in Destiny 2. They are needed to infuse equipment or to masterwork weapons and armor.

While avid players generally have enough cores, fans with less playtime are complaining that they cannot gather enough cores to infuse all their desired items – let alone masterwork them. This is where Bungie wants to take action.

That’s why the change is unnecessary and counterproductive

The topic is currently being hotly debated on Reddit. Especially the post by user BBlank1 is receiving a lot of attention and support from fans.

This change is being specifically criticized: In Season 7, the previous junk collector quests will be discontinued. Currently, they are randomly obtained by dismantling equipment. They reward players with enhancement cores.

Instead, there will be new bounties available for purchase from the Gunsmith in exchange for weapon parts. These are also intended to provide players with guaranteed cores.

What exactly is being criticized?

That’s why the reasons for the change are unclear: Bungie stated that the junk collector quests are not a reliable way to earn cores. They also do not reward players with enough materials.

User BBlank1 cannot understand this argument at all. Most current junk collector quests can almost be completed automatically alongside regular gameplay. If they do not provide sufficient materials in Bungie’s view, there is a simple solution – they should just drop more materials, namely cores.

This only shifts the problem: Since the bounties from the Gunsmith are supposed to replace the junk collector quests, which will be purchased with weapon parts, the issue will only shift.

In the context of the Destiny 2 economy, weapon parts are currently also a very sought-after currency. They are needed for a crucial element of the game – mod components.

As a result of the change, weapon parts will serve as currency for another good, thus becoming even scarcer. Players will now also have to pay in weapon parts for the new bounties. This could create a new problem, especially for players with limited time.

Why these changes are not a real improvement: Bungie’s plans state that the bounties will reward Guardians with enhancement core (emphasis on singular) – just like the old junk collector quests. And this, despite Bungie previously stating that the old bounties did not reward Guardians with sufficient materials.

In short: The new bounties are no longer freely accessible, but offer the same number of cores as rewards as the current quests and also use another coveted currency, which is otherwise needed for mod components and level-ups with the Gunsmith. This is not an improvement, but a downgrade.

This is BBlank1’s conclusion: Bungie’s goal is that increased accessibility and control over cores will improve the balance between earned and spent materials.

BBlank1 states that this is very laudable. More control for players is always a good thing. However, this would reduce currency efficiency, which does not represent a real improvement.

Who is BBlank1? BBlank1 is an avid player who currently has over 2,000 masterwork cores. All the equipment he uses has already been upgraded to masterwork. So he is not affected by the core shortage in the slightest, but he can certainly weigh in on this topic.

Why does he even care with his 2,000 cores? BBlank1 emphasizes that he personally does not care about this change at all.

However, what worries him are the numerous “casual” players who cannot afford to spend several hours in each Destiny session trading materials for masterwork cores with Brother Vance.

For them, the situation could worsen rather than improve for the reasons mentioned.

This is how fans are reacting: Numerous Guardians share BBlank1’s opinion and see Bungie’s proposed solution as more of a deterioration than an improvement for the situation surrounding enhancement cores. His post has now garnered over 3,500 upvotes and 500 comments.

Bungie emphasized that it would continue to listen closely to the feedback from the Guardians. While no one from Bungie has yet commented on BBlank1’s critical view in the thread, it will be interesting to see how Bungie responds to this criticism. After all, there are still several days until Season 7.

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What is your view on this issue? Do you share BBlank1’s opinion? Or do you find Bungie’s approach acceptable? What do you think of the current situation surrounding enhancement cores?

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The 5 Currently Most Successful PC Games in the World – Top Games 2019

Andreas Bertits 25. March 2019 Reading time 5 minutes

Which PC games are currently the most successful in February 2019? Which top games are making the most money for the developers? The market research institute SuperData publishes a list every month of the currently financially successful games. We present to you the top 5 PC games.

SuperData focuses solely on the digital sales of games and in-game purchases. Here, the sold units and also the revenues from in-game shops and microtransactions are counted.

This results in a list of the most successful games from the previous month. We present to you the five PC titles that were able to generate the most revenue for developers in February 2019.

5. Fortnite: Battle Royale

Release Date	September 26, 2017
Developer Studio	Epic Games
Genre	Online Shooter
Website	Fortnite website
Platforms	PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS

How is it played? Fortnite: Battle Royale is an online shooter where 100 players compete against each other on a shrinking map. Teams can also be formed. In the end, there can only be one winner, or one winning team.

After jumping over the map, players collect not only equipment and weapons but also resources to build walls or structures that provide protection and can be used tactically.

How does the title make money? Players purchase so-called V-Bucks for real money. These can be used to buy cosmetic items like “skins” that give the characters a different appearance. Emotes can also be acquired for V-Bucks.

Additionally, players can purchase a Battle Pass for each game season for V-Bucks. This pass includes cosmetic items that are unlocked gradually.

Players also face challenges that help them progress in the Battle Pass and unlock more cosmetic skins and emotes.

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What interesting updates have occurred in Fortnite? Each season expands the game, introducing new themes such as time travel, winter landscapes, or pirate scenarios.

Fortnite is one of the most successful games streamed on Twitch and YouTube, providing streamers like Ninja with millions in revenue.

In which region is the game popular? Fortnite: Battle Royale is enthusiastically played worldwide. Current figures show that the online shooter has 250 million registered users, with 78.3 million monthly players.

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Official Fortnite stream accidentally reveals new feature

Jürgen Horn 25. March 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite takes on additional features from the battle royale competitor Apex Legends. The popular respawn beacons seem to be in Fortnite as well, if one is to believe an accidental leak in an official stream.

What was leaked where?The official mini-tournament Blackheart Solo Cup recently took place in Fortnite. It was streamed officially and commented on by casters. However, at the end of the round, curious delivery trucks with holograms suddenly appeared at Polar Peak and Retail Row.

These were apparently the “Respawn Vans“, which have been circulating through the dataminer rumor mill for some time now.

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What are Respawn Vans? According to dataminers, Respawn Vans are Fortnite’s version of respawn beacons. They are a cool feature of Apex Legends, the surprise hit battle royale game from EA and Respawn Entertainment.

The developers there analyzed one of the major downsides of BR games and found a solution. Because Fortnite, PUBG, and similar games are only exciting as long as you are still alive in the game. But one mistake can be the last one.

apex-screenshot-respawn-beacon.jpg.adapt.crop16x9.818p — This is what the beacons look like in Apex.

Those who get taken out and are not revived in time are permanently out and, in the worst case, have to wait until their friends finish before they can continue playing.

In Apex Legends, however, teammates can still retrieve their friend’s tag up to 100 seconds after their death and deliver it to any respawn beacon at any time. The player can then re-enter the game from there.

The Respawn Vans in Fortnite are likely to function similarly. It wouldn’t be the first time that Fortnite takes over features from Apex.

Caster ignores new feature

How were the Respawn Vans revealed in the stream? The vans were probably not supposed to be in the game yet, but somehow they were already in play during the Blackheart Cup.

Since it was a solo tournament, they were, of course, not usable. Their existence caused much excitement among the viewers, while the commentators remained silent about it.

When will the Respawn Vans come? Since the vans seem to be finished, they should officially be coming to the game soon. Epic could possibly bring them in the upcoming update or wants to test them in another pop-up tournament first. Because these events are traditionally intended for such tests.

How exactly the vans work is still unclear, but it is likely to be quite similar to Apex Legends.

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Pokémon GO changes times of the important Community Days – How was the response?

Noah Struthoff 25. March 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

The Community Day in Pokémon GO has been taking place at the same time for months. Now Niantic has changed the event times. Vote on how you felt about it!

What’s new about the times: The Community Day has been held every Saturday between 11 AM and 2 PM for months. Now Niantic has made some changes, as the event in March started at 3 PM and ran until 6 PM.

The change in times sparked much discussion, and on Reddit the new times were often received positively. But how do you see it? Participate in our survey and vote on which time you preferred.

This is how the new times were received

This is what players say: Players from around the world report on the new event times. Players are pleased that there is now a uniform event time everywhere.

Previously, it was different from region to region. For example, the Community Day in Brazil used to run from 5 PM to 8 PM. Now the times are uniform everywhere, and that is well-received.

These are the voices: We have gathered some positive and negative feedback on Reddit :

Asriel52: As someone who works in retail, 3 PM-6 PM was much better for me, I love it!
wannabedragonmother: I like the new time frame because I could sleep in, but I am satisfied with any time frame. I saw more people today, but maybe it was just my region.
WiIIiam_M_: I am so glad! In Hawaii, the Community Day usually started at 8 AM. Now I could sleep in!
Hanter763: I didn’t like the new time very much. I usually had things to do after the event, but that’s no longer possible with the new times.
Emasst: I work evenings on weekends. So I couldn’t play the event until the end. The old times were better.

What do you think of the new times? Vote!

We have a survey for you. Vote on which times were better for you. Feel free to write in the comments which time you preferred and why.

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These 3 new characters are coming with Season 3 to Ring of Elysium

Patrick Freese 25. March 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Ring of Elysium begins Season 3 this week. The new content in the Adventurer Pass includes a pirate, a hacker, and a student.

Start of Season 3: Aurora Studios announced that Season 3 Adventurer Pass officially begins on March 27, which is Wednesday. Season 2 brought BMX bikes and a volcano to the game.

Three characters are coming: In anticipation of Season 3, the team hinted with posters that new characters are on the way to Ring of Elysium. They are now introduced in more detail.

These include a creepy-looking pirate, a hacker who loves listening to hip-hop, and a student who is searching for an important person:

The sinister pirate captain Fokke is known as “The Myth.” He is particularly good at steering ships, which might be the result of a deal with the devil. But no one really knows, as no one has survived an encounter with the captain.
As a hacker, Elliot looks like your typical teenager at first glance. He enjoys soda and is often seen visiting the local fast-food restaurant. He is also a hip-hop fan. Behind the teenage facade, he has serious hacking skills that got him into Echelon’s security system.
Saki is an excellent student and is considered an ace in the student council and archery club. She always strives to improve her skills to become a master archer on the battlefield. In addition to glory, she is also on the hunt for her brother.

How do you unlock the characters? You can unlock each of the characters with the Adventurer Pass. It costs about €10.

Currently, the Pinnacle Challenge is running in Ring of Elysium, rewarding you with the Adventurer Pass. So you can get it for free. You just need to complete 7 of the 9 tasks in the challenge during the event period to secure the pass.

What is Ring of Elysium anyway? The game initially ran under the name “Europa,” but then came to us as Ring of Elysium in the Steam Store. The game is free and serves as a good alternative to PUBG for many.

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The Head of Final Fantasy XIV on the excitement around gender lock

Schuhmann 25. March 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

In the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV , it was clarified over the weekend that two new races will be added in the expansion “Shadowbringers”. However, you can only play as female Viera and male Hrothgar. This caused an uproar among the fans.

This is the issue: The new information at the fan festival in Tokyo, that the two new races are genderlocked, caused quite a stir.

Here on MeinMMO, some players expressed their dissatisfaction.

The dissatisfied players feel:

They are restricted in their freedom to play the avatar they created and want to immerse themselves in.

In the international forums, the frustration was also significant. Until now, all races in Final Fantasy XIV had male and female options. Therefore, fans assumed that this would remain the case.

On reddit, “fan art” was posted showing how male Viera and female Hrothgar might look. This received a lot of support.

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A fan’s vision of a “male Viera”.

Together with further unexpected new info about the new job, the topic of “genderlock” created mixed feelings in the forums over the weekend.

Here’s what the boss says now: In an interview with GameSpot , the mastermind behind Final Fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida, has now commented on the subject.

He says that there hasn’t been enough time to consider all the feedback that came after the announcement of the Hrothgar:

We want to review every piece of feedback that players have given us. But in the end, adding a new race is quite complex; it’s a pretty big project.

Hrothgar are only male because Viera are only female

This is why Viera are only women: Yoshida further explains that in Final Fantasy XII, the male Viera remained hidden and did not show themselves publicly.

Therefore, Final Fantasy XIV remains true to the lore by offering only the female Viera.

This is why Hrothgar are only men: The fact that Hrothgar are only male is Square Enix’s effort to introduce a purely male race to balance out the fact that Viera are only female.

Will this change? Yoshida does not want to commit to easing the genderlock; first, he wants to evaluate the feedback.

Additionally, Yoshida states that it may be that the Hrothgar are the last new race that Final Fantasy XIV receives – as introducing a new race and balancing it is complex and time-consuming.

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FIFA 19 TOTW 28: Predictions for Team of the Week 28 with Serge Gnabry

Tom Rothstein 25. March 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Here are predictions for TOTW 28 in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team (Team of the Week 28). These players could be included in the new Team of the Week and receive Inform cards.

The TOTW 28 is influenced this week by the international break. While the Bundesliga was on pause, some players shone on the international stage.

Here are predictions – so community forecasts – of which players deserve a spot in the upcoming TOTW 28.

Prediction for Team of the Week 28 in FUT 19

These predictions come from fifauteam:

GK: Andriy Pyatov (Shakhtar Donetsk)
GK: Wayne Hennessey (Crystal Palace)
CB: Rafael Varane (Real Madrid)
CB: Eric Bailly (Manchester United)
CB: Kamil Glik (AS Monaco)
RB: Roberto Rosales (RCD Espanyol)
CB: Konstantinos Laifis (Standard Liege)
RB: Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United)
LW: Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
LW: Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
CAM: Kostas Fortounis (Olympiakos CFP)
CAM: Hakan Calhanoglu (AC Milan)
CM: Denis Zakaria (Borussia M’gladbach)
LM: Denis Cheryshev (Valencia CF)
LM: David Accam (Philadelphia Union)
CM: Andrea Tabanelli (Lecce)
ST: Christian Stuani (Girona FC)
ST: Memphis Depay (Olympique Lyonnais)
ST: Michy Batshuayi (Crystal Palace)
ST: Eran Zahavi (Guangzhou R&F)
ST: M’baye Niang (Stade Rennais)
ST: Hector Hernandez (Rayo Majadahonda)
ST: Armand Gnanduillet (Blackpool FC)

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Here are predictions from TVM – which you can also see in the upper video, along with other potential candidates:

GK: Günok (Medipol Başakşehir)
GK: Szczesny (Juventus)
LB: Jordi Alba (Barcelona)
CB: Zimmerman (Los Angeles FC)
CB: Laifis (Standard Liege)
CB: Bailly (Manchester United)
CM: Elmas (Fenerbahce)
CM: Bjarnason (Aston Villa)
CDM: Obiang (West Ham)
LM: Cheryshev (Valencia CF)
LM: Matuidi (Juventus)
LW: James (Swansea City)
LW: Kean (Juventus)
LW: Niang (Torino)
LW: Hazard (Chelsea)
LW: Sterling (Manchester City)
CAM: Hendrick (Burnley)
CAM: Merkel (Heracles Almelo)
CAM: Fortounis (Olympiacos)
CAM: Zahavi (Guangzhou)
RF: Gnabry (Bayern München)
ST: Depay (Lyon)
ST: Akins (Burton Albion)

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Potential Bundesliga players in TOTW 28

These are the Bundesliga candidates: Not many players from the Bundesliga made it into the predictions this week:

With Serge Gnabry, the wing wizard from Bayern is included. His standard card has an overall rating of 82. He already has a TOTW card of 84, and he might get his second this week after scoring a stunning goal against the Netherlands.

The Swiss Zakaria from Gladbach is the second Bundesliga player in the predictions. His standard card has an overall rating of 77. He does not yet have a TOTW card.
Nico Schulz from Hoffenheim is not in the top predictions, yet he is also mentioned as a potential candidate. He scored the winning goal shortly before the end in the match against the Netherlands.

The release time of TOTW 28: The Team of the Week 28 will be released on March 27, 2019, in FUT 19. Players from it can be pulled in packs or bought on the transfer market starting at 7 PM.

Note: The card on the title image is not official, but was created by TVM.

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Nintendo is reportedly planning 2 new Switch models – For Pros and Casuals

Schuhmann 25. March 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

According to recent reports from the Wall Street Journal, Nintendo plans to release two new versions of its Nintendo Switch gaming console. One is expected to be more powerful – the other weaker and less expensive. Both new Switch models could be released as early as 2019.

Where is the information coming from? The renowned Wall Street Journal quotes “people familiar with the matter” as anonymous sources.

This is the idea: Nintendo plans to maintain sales in the 3rd year of the Nintendo Switch and is therefore looking for a boost to keep the Switch in the market.

These are the models: According to the Wall Street Journal, Nintendo plans:

a version of the Switch with enhanced features aimed at enthusiastic gamers – the version is not supposed to be as powerful as the PlayStation 4 Pro or Microsoft’s Xbox One X
and a more affordable option for casual players – Nintendo sees this as a successor to the 3DS devices. It is thought that those have become outdated.

The cheaper version is expected to forego the vibration features.

When will the two new models be released? It is assumed that Nintendo will present them at E 2019. The gaming fair will take place from June 11 to June 14. The two models are expected to be released a few months later.

This could happen as early as summer or fall 2019.

Zelda Breath of the Wind — Still regarded as a milestone for the Switch: Zelda Breath of the Wild

This is what it is about: The report from the Wall Street Journal strengthens rumors from the fall of 2018 that emerged in Japan. (via resetera)

At that time, it was mentioned that the Switch’s sales were solid, but no longer a pleasant surprise for Nintendo. Therefore, Nintendo plans to take action in 2019. The report came from the Japanese Wall Street Journal and quoted “suppliers” as the source.

However, it was not yet known in which direction the new models might go. Now it looks like Nintendo is covering both options:

a “better” Switch for core gamers who do not mind spending every cent they spend on gaming
and a stripped-down version for people who only occasionally pick up the Switch.

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5 things you should know about the launch of Battlefield 5 Firestorm

Sven Galitzki 25. March 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

Battlefield 5 finally receives its promised Battle Royale mode, Firestorm. We have summarized some of the most important aspects you should know about the release.

On March 25 at 10:00 AM our time, Battlefield 5 will launch the Firestorm mode. Here you will get the most important information about Battlefield 5’s in-house Battle Royale at a glance.

What is Firestorm?

Firestorm is Battlefield 5’s attempt to compete in the popular and competitive Battle Royale genre.

It is a new game mode for multiplayer. Up to 64 players fight in typical Battlefield fashion on land, water, and in the air. A round lasts approximately 20 minutes.

All of this takes place on a massive map, which is continually restricted by a circular and all-consuming firestorm that destroys everything in its path. Whoever stands last wins.

What sets Firestorm apart from the competition?

Battlefield 5 does not simply adapt the tried and true Battle Royale principle – it also mixes in some Battlefield-specific elements to create its own experience.

These are the key points that distinguish Battlefield 5 from the competition:

Vehicles: True to Battlefield, there will be 17 different vehicles, including tanks, transporters, tractors, and even a helicopter. Vehicles can provide a crucial advantage in important moments but can also be countered by infantry.

Optional tasks: In Firestorm, you can take objectives such as bunkers or supply points, rewarding you with the best vehicles or equipment.
Reinforcements: Even in seemingly hopeless situations, you can turn the tide with reinforcements. You can call for support in the form of devastating V-1 rockets, artillery strikes, supply deliveries, or even vehicles to regain the upper hand.
Destructible environment: As expected, the Firestorm mode allows you to flatten almost anything. With tanks, artillery attacks, or the feared V-1, you can deny enemies any cover – whether it’s a house or a bunker. Those who only hide in buildings and camp will have a tough time.

Can I play Firestorm solo?

Many potential players wonder if they can enjoy the new mode of Battlefield 5 as a lone wolf. After all, the latest Battle Royale hit, Apex Legends – also from EA – relies on 3-man teams. This discourages many potential players who would prefer to play solo.

This will not be a problem in Firestorm. Battlefield 5’s Battle Royale can be played

solo
in duos, meaning two players (though this will come later, limited time)
or in squads, meaning four players

.

The three different formats are noticeably different. If you die in a solo match, that’s it for you. In a squad, there are options such as revives, resupply, or equipment swaps.

What does the world of Firestorm offer?

Firestorm takes place on the largest map in the history of the Battlefield series so far, the largest map overall.

The Battle Royale map is named Halvøy and is 10 times larger than Hamada – the current largest map in Battlefield.

battlefield 5 halvoy hamada 2 — Halvøy and Hamada in direct size comparison

In this vast game world, there are various climate zones with corresponding vegetation and different weather conditions.

For example, in the mountains, you will face not only potential enemies but also snow and limited visibility. In forested areas, an enemy can be lurking behind every tree. In wide, temperate regions, you constantly risk being caught by a sniper.

Those seeking shelter in buildings can never feel 100% secure. Due to environmental destruction, it can also hit you there at any time.

Battlefield 5 Halvoy 1 — This is what Halvøy looks like from the air

Is Firestorm Free-2-Play?

Here too, Battlefield 5 sets itself apart from numerous competitors and takes a unique path. Similar to Blackout from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the Firestorm mode is free to play for all owners of the base game.

However, having any version of Battlefield 5 is a prerequisite for engaging with Firestorm. There is no Free-2-Play version – at least not at launch.

All those who already have Battlefield 5 will receive Firestorm as a free update as part of the Tides of War, since the Battle Royale mode was not completed at the launch of the title.

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Players solve Hunter puzzles in The Division 2, find 7th Ivory Key

Tom Rothstein 25. March 2019 Reading time 4 minutes

A new puzzle has been solved in The Division 2. Agents were able to summon a new Hunter who drops the 7th Ivory Key. Here’s how to find the Ivory Key.

This puzzle is about: In The Division 2, there are several locations where strange symbols are written on the walls. Most of these are hidden in graffiti, like in this one:

There are a total of 8 of these texts, 6 have already been solved and just a few hours ago the 7th puzzle was mastered.

What do the texts reveal? These secret graffiti texts are related to the Hunters and the Ivory Keys. Through the Hunters, you can get cool Hunter masks and Ivory Keys needed for a strange chest in the White House.

Here you can find out how to get all Hunter masks in The Division 2
The Ivory Key chest is located in the White House. If you run through the main entrance, pass the quartermaster, and then turn right, you’ll enter the room where you can change your appearance as soon as you unlock the barber. The chest is in this room.

How to solve the puzzle

If you decrypt the text on the graffiti image above, you get this sentence:

“AGRARIAN TRUCKS SIGNAL THE RIGHT PLACE A WRONG TURN THEYLL PUMP THE BREAKS ONE F(OR?) ONE AIM WELL BREAK THE GLASS A GREAT REWARD AWAITS YOUR ASS”

From this, the info can be drawn that agricultural trucks point to the right place, that you need to aim well, that you have to break glass, and that a great reward awaits you.

The correct location has now been found and the correct mechanism triggered there.

What you need to do: Go to this area on the map, located southeast of the White House (and west of the Castle Settlement):

There is a truck. Climb onto it and look at the building with many windows.

Now you need to shoot some windows in the correct order. In this image, you can see the correct order:

If you miss a shot, you need to log out and try again.

If you hit the 16 windows in the correct order, a Hunter will appear on your right side. Kill him, and he will drop the 7th Ivory Key.

That’s it! This mechanism should work day and night. Many agents are already reporting in the comments that it works for them too.

Information about the Ivory Keys

What you need to know: The Ivory Key chest in the White House requires a total of 8 Ivory Keys to be opened.

You can obtain these from the Hunters – particularly intelligent and wicked enemies. So far, however, only 6 keys have been obtained from the Hunters, the 7th has now been discovered. The 8th is still missing.

However, until recently, the chest could still be opened if you played in friends’ instances, allowing you to loot the Ivory Keys again and collect all 8 keys. Massive has patched this method, and it is no longer possible.

Therefore, it is known that the chest contains this loot:

the “Shield Splinterer F2000” assault rifle with random talents and scaling gear score depending on the world tier
a matching white weapon skin
and the notorious Hunter axe as a pendant for your backpack

What about the last puzzle? The puzzle for the 8th and last Ivory Key is still being investigated. You can find the secret writing at the Washington Monument. It states: “SCAN THREE LOST SOULS FIND THE TIME TO PAY RESPECTS SOULS HONORED AFTER DARK RETURN TO FIRST MONUMENT AND RELEASE ANOTHER”

Maybe you will be the first agents to solve it!

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Fortnite plans update with many fixes – these annoying bugs should be gone

Patrick Freese 24. March 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Although Patch 8.20 for Fortnite is still a few days away, Epic Games already gives an outlook in the patch notes on what will change. The update addresses some serious bugs.

What does Patch 8.20 bring? In Fortnite, players are currently struggling with many bugs. The new pirate cannons aim wherever they want. Some players become invincible when lying on the ground. Others cannot unfreeze their feet. Fortnite aims to tackle many of the current errors in Patch 8.20.

These bugs will be fixed: On Reddit, Community Coordinator MrPopoFTS showed which bugs are likely to be fixed in the upcoming update. This involves many issues that the community brought to the developers’ attention.

A problem with the grappler is being fixed. It was possible to deal damage to players standing behind a wall
A problem with frozen feet is also being fixed. They retained the effect for an infinite amount of time when using emotes during that time
Traps now deal their damage to the Kugler vehicle first, instead of immediately to the driver
A rare bug is expected to be addressed, in which players lying on the ground become invulnerable and cannot be eliminated
Players who are passengers in a vehicle should now also be able to select building materials

The bug with the invulnerable player occurred in a $500,000 tournament.

These issues with the cannons will be fixed: All over the map of Fortnite, you can find cannons in Season 8. At the pirate camps as well. However, the cannons are not working properly, which is why the following issues will be addressed:

Sometimes players fly in a different direction than they aimed with the cannon when they launch themselves
Players sometimes cannot enter the cannons if they are too close to other structures

You can find the complete planned patch notes here on Reddit. However, keep in mind that these are not final. This means that not everything mentioned here may actually be fixed in Patch 8.20. “There can always be a bug fix that doesn’t work as we envisioned it or doesn’t make it into the patch,” writes MrPopoTFS.

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FIFA 19: These icons are relatively cheap, but strengthen your FUT team

Julian Schröder 24. March 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 19 icons are among the top cards, but they are often expensive and hard to get. We show you cheap icons that can strengthen any team.

Update 09.04.19: If you are looking for all icons in FIFA 20, you can find them here with ratings.

In the meantime, prices for many icons have dropped significantly, especially base icon cards have become affordable for many players.

While they are still not very cheap, you can get very strong cards with great links for your team chemistry for under 500,000 coins.

These are the advantages of icon cards: In FUT, icons have the unique advantage of generating at least one yellow link with every card. This is possible because icons are not assigned to any club or league. This is quite helpful for your team’s chemistry.

Michael Ballack

An excellent choice for the CM or CDM position is Michael Ballack in his base icon version with an overall rating of 86.

Why the card is interesting: The base icon card of Michael Ballack has solid values in all important areas. He has a strong shot and very good passing stats. He also boasts 4-star skill moves and 4-star weak foot.

Defensively, the card also has a lot to offer, but with the chemistry style “Shadow,” Ballack becomes a fantastic player for the CDM position.

Current prices:

PS4: 425,000
Xbox One: 415,000
PC: 700,000

Rui Costa

A good player for the attacking midfield is Rui Costa.

Why the card is interesting: The stats of the Portuguese leave little to be desired in this price segment. He is fast, has strong dribbling and passing stats, and a good shot. He also has 4-star skills and 4-star weak foot.

A well-rounded strong card for the CAM, where one looks in vain for weaknesses.

Current prices:

PS4: 440,000
Xbox One: 410,000
PC: 566,000

Hidetoshi Nakata

Another strong option for the attacking midfield is the Prime Icon card of Hidetoshi Nakata.

Why the card is interesting: With an overall rating of 88, this Prime Icon may seem unassuming, but don’t let that fool you. This card is an outstanding and affordable choice for the attacking midfield.

His stats are strong. Especially his speed, passing stats and dribbling are worth highlighting. However, his shooting stats are also good, especially in combination with the 4-star weak foot rating. His only weakness is his physical stats, where Nakata could certainly be a bit stronger.

Current prices:

PS4: 350,000
Xbox One: 317,000
PC: 500,000

Marco van Basten

You get a fantastic striker with the base icon card of Marco van Basten.

Why the card is interesting: With this card, you get a true striker. The offensive stats are fantastic, he is fast and has decent dribbling.

Especially noteworthy are his shot stats. These are, in combination with his 4-star weak foot, extraordinarily strong and difficult to surpass. Therefore, it shouldn’t be hard to score many goals with this card.

Current prices:

PS4: 370,000
Xbox One: 350,000
PC: 510,000

How to Get Icons

Sources for Icons:

On the Transfer Market: It is possible to buy icon cards on the transfer market. Currently, prices for many icon cards are quite low. Throughout FUT 19, prices will continue to drop.
Through SBC Tasks: There are regularly SBCs, with which you can unlock Prime Icon cards. However, these SBC tasks have very high requirements.
In Packs: Icon cards are also available in various sets. However, the probability of pulling an icon in packs is very low.

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Sony reveals: Another new legend is coming to Apex Legends Season 1

Benedict Grothaus 24. March 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

Sony has released fresh information about a new Legend in Apex Legends it seems that Octane and Co. will be joined in Season 1.

What exactly did Sony say? On the official product page of Apex Legends for PlayStation 4 from Sony, there is a short text about Season 1 of the battle royale hit.

Sony writes in this text:

New Legends and Loot – Two new characters will appear during the Season

The first of these characters is the new Legend Octane, who has been available since the start of Season 1 and the Battle Pass. The other new Legend can only be speculated about so far.

Which new Legend is that? From some leaks and through the famous Apex player Shroud, a name for a hero is already known: Wattson.

Wattson was among the Legends, that Shroud could play before the release of Apex Legends.

According to some leaks and data miners, one of Wattson’s abilities is said to be a shock trap. Fans speculate that these work similarly to Caustic’s gas traps.

They suspect items on the ground or on the wall that shock and briefly stun or slow down affected opponents.

This is what Sony confirmed: In the text, it is not only mentioned that there is a new Legend. There will be more items coming:

a new “weapon set”
which probably includes another weapon besides the new Havoc
new cosmetics for each new Legend and each weapon

The new weapon could be the L-STAR, which has already appeared frequently in leaks. The L-STAR is said to be a light machine gun that does not require ammunition. Instead, it can “overheat” and is limited by that.

How reliable is the information? That a new Legend is coming is very certain because the information comes directly from Sony and not from data miners.

The information about which Legend it will be is still speculation.

Respawn has already commented earlier on leaks, stating that players should not rely too much on them. Only official information is securely substantiated.

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This clip is awesome, even if you have no idea about DOTA 2

Patrick Freese 24. March 2019 Reading time 2 minutes

For me, Patrick, this DOTA 2 clip is really cool. Even though I have little knowledge of the game and I generally find streams boring.

What’s it about? A video is currently popular on Reddit that shows DOTA 2 gameplay. For me, it’s actually more of a reason to skip the video. While I really like the MOBA League of Legends, I couldn’t connect with DOTA 2. You really have to familiarize yourself with the heroes and their abilities to understand what’s actually happening on the screen.

But this video is different. The title on Reddit is: “Dota 2 caster works great to Eminem”. Because the commentators (casters) in eSports titles really get into it, I had an idea of what to expect. And that made me curious.

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What does the video show? It starts with the intro of “The Real Slim Shady”, a song by the popular rapper Eminem. As the song begins, gameplay from a DOTA 2 tournament fits perfectly. Instead of Eminem, you hear the commentator of the tournament. The caster ODPixeL comments on the game at high speed, but remains understandable, similar to what Eminem does in his song. Players calculated that the caster in this clip reaches 253 words per minute, which is about 4.2 words per second.

This combination of DOTA commentary and “The Real Slim Shady” works surprisingly well. I felt super entertained for the nearly 3 minutes. Even though I didn’t know any of the heroes or their abilities beforehand and generally have little knowledge of the game.

Nonetheless, the gameplay was also interesting because of the atmosphere created by the song. A tight team fight, with a lot of “back and forth”. It illustrates how much influence eSports commentators have on the enjoyment of viewers. Even if the video is already older, it is still enjoyable to watch today.

What do viewers of the video say? In the comments on YouTube, people praise the video. “This is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen,” it says.

On Reddit, someone writes, “At some points, I thought he was rapping.”

“Can someone confirm for us, who know nothing about DOTA 2, that the guy is not actually rapping but commenting on the game?” asks a user. It is then confirmed that the caster is indeed commenting.

The ~~rapper~~ caster ODPixeL has been praised for his talent elsewhere and compared to a rapper. As in this video, which has already been viewed over 700,000 times.

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DOTA 2 also entertains people who have no clue about the game in other places. This defeat is considered the dumbest surrender of all time.

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That’s why it will still take a while until there are Picks and Bans in Overwatch

Benedict Grothaus 24. March 2019 Reading time 3 minutes

Fans have been discussing a “Pick&Ban” feature for Overwatch almost since the game’s beginning. Lead Hero Designer Geoff Goodman has now commented on it.

Why is the feature not here yet? The main reason why heroes cannot be permanently selected and banned in Overwatch is the current number of heroes.

With the new hero Baptiste, Overwatch has just received its 30th hero. According to Goodman, the hero roster would need to be significantly larger for such a system to make sense:

At the moment, we don’t think we are at a point where we have enough heroes for it to make sense. However, if we reach a point where it feels “too much,” then we could do something like that.
Goodman via IGN

At the moment, however, no “Pick&Ban” feature is planned.

What is this feature for? The system is likely familiar to many eSports fans and players from the MOBA genre, such as League of Legends or from shooters like Rainbow Six: Siege.

In the “Pick&Ban” system, both teams take turns going through the hero list. They choose a hero to be played by their team, which is then permanently selected. Subsequently, the opponents choose according to specific patterns.

Between these “Picks,” there are then “Bans.” Each team bans one or more heroes for the match. These are then not available for play in a match.

What is the purpose of the system? Fans hope that such a system would provide a better gaming experience in ranked matches and also a better viewing experience at eSports events like the Overwatch League.

Currently, the Overwatch League has a big problem with the boring meta. Since the same heroes and combinations are played with little variation, it quickly becomes tedious. The system could provide relief here.

Players also hope that less played heroes will come into focus and that the balance will improve. They hope that this will make it easier to break static metas like the currently dominant GOATS meta.

This is the criticism of it: There is still no single, concrete idea for implementation. Many fans have already thought about how a “Pick&Ban” system in Overwatch could look. However, they keep running into problems:

Overwatch is built around changing heroes. This would be hardly possible with Picks&Bans.
A compromise between hero selection and Picks&Bans is hardly possible for many.
In the professional area, many see the problem that simply unpopular heroes like Bastion could be banned every round. It would change nothing.

Whether and how the system will be integrated in the distant future remains to be seen. Currently, it seems too complicated and not yet meaningful. Overwatch needs more heroes first.

What do you think about the system?

One hope of the players is to see unpopular heroes more frequently on the big screen. Like a heroine who had her first appearance:

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Symmetra made her first appearance in the Overwatch League

von Benedict Grothaus