Hope for MMORPGs? Wonder company announces its own online games

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Improbable, the company behind the “wonder technology” SpatialOS, is now looking to develop its own online games. They have brought on board developers with MMORPG experience. This sounds like there is hope for fans of new MMORPGs.

After the major trouble between Unity and Improbable, the developers of the SpatialOS technology, there is finally good news for fans of online games.

What are the developers planning? Improbable has now announced that they will develop their own games using their technology.

Two studios, one in London and one in Edmonton, are set to implement new projects. Apparently, they are looking to establish more studios.

The first game is expected to be an AAA title that utilizes SpatialOS technology. The Edmonton studio will take the lead, and it will be headed by none other than Aaryn Flynn:

  • In Edmonton, 50 employees are already working on the game.
  • The game will be developed using Unreal Engine 4.
  • and will be an online multiplayer game that runs on SpatialOS
  • more information is not available at the moment

The idea is that these own games will also bring advancements in technology, so that partners can be supported even better.

This is the head behind the project: Aaryn Flynn was previously a big name at BioWare and the mind behind Dragon Age, SWTOR, and Mass Effect.

The London studio, on the other hand, is led by John Wasilczyk, the former Executive Producer of Epic Games and EA DICE. It seems they are still in the process of building up.

For both studios, more staff are being hired.

What is SpatialOS actually? SpatialOS is a “wonder technology” that aims to create vast, seamlessly explorable online worlds. There, millions of players are supposed to be able to play online simultaneously without issues.

The start-up Improbable was valued at over 1 billion US dollars after investment rounds as early as 2017.

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This “wonder” aims to be achieved by SpatialOS through a large cloud of many micro-servers. This way, players are supposed to switch between the servers seamlessly without noticing.

Currently, the sandbox MMO Worlds Adrift is known for using SpatialOS. However, a major AAA project with the new technology is still pending.

Thus, it’s possible that the new project from Improbable could become the flagship game for SpatialOS and the next big hope for fans of large MMORPGs or other online worlds.

The stated goal of Improbable is to allow developers to build massive, living online worlds.

Previously, Improbable had only announced collaborations with other companies, such as:

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How to unlock Zandalari Trolls and Kul Tirans in WoW now

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Since patch 8.1.5 for World of Warcraft was released, you can earn two new allied races. We show you how to obtain the new races.

Which races can I unlock? Since the patch 8.1.5 became available on March 13, Alliance players can unlock the Kul Tirans, the people of Lord Admiral Jaina Proudmoore, and Horde players can get the Zandalari Trolls, the people of Princess Talanji.

How do I unlock the races? In order to unlock the two new races, you first need to fulfill some prerequisites. These are largely the same for both factions, with only minor differences:

  • Exalted reputation with the Proudmoore Admiralty (Alliance)/the Zandalari Empire (Horde)
  • Completion of the War Campaign up to and including “Tides of Vengeance”
  • Achievement “A United Nation” (Alliance)/”Zandalar Forever!” (Horde)
  • A character at level 120

After you have met all the prerequisites, you can find the ambassador (Jaina Proudmoore/Talanji) in your respective embassy. The embassies are located in Orgrimmar and Stormwind.

WoW maps of Orgrimmar and Stormwind with the location of the embassies

You will receive a quest from the ambassadors that starts a short quest chain and rewards you at the end with access to the two new races. We have outlined the quest chains here in detail in these articles for you:

What can the races do? Both new allied races have unique abilities, just like the Dark Iron Dwarves, Mag’har Orcs, and others before them. They differ significantly from their related Humans and Trolls.

The Zandalari Trolls gain more gold when looting, can slow their fall, and have strong active and passive bonuses. The abilities of the Zandalari Trolls were deemed overpowered shortly after their announcement and are still considered too strong by many players even after a slight nerf.

WoW Zandalari Heritage Set and Mount
The Zandalari Trolls in their heritage armor, which you unlock through playing up to level 110.

The Kul Tirans, on the other hand, build their abilities around their seafaring culture. They can swim faster, deliver jabs, and heal a portion of their damage taken. Here you can see the abilities of the Kul Tirans in detail.

In addition to their abilities, the new allied races also bring visual innovations. The Zandalari get cool tattoos and jewelry, while the Kul Tirans have a completely new, somewhat bulkier model than Humans with options for necklaces and earrings. Both races also get their own dances.

WoW Kul Tiraner Heritage Set and Mount
The Kul Tirans in their heritage armor, which you unlock through playing up to level 110.

Which of the races do you find more exciting and better designed?

With the new patch 8.1.5, many portals have also disappeared. Some players are not happy about that:

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Fortnite Leaked Skins: These outfits will soon be available in the shop

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale has seen new leaks for skins, outfits, gliders, and other stuff. Check out what you can soon buy in the game or get through promos.

After the latest patch for Fortnite, there was not only the new ball vehicle. Dataminers have found numerous skins in the code. Particularly dominating are ninjas and high-tech soldiers.

The Upcoming Skins

These are the highlights of the skins: The theme for Season 8 in Fortnite is ninjas, pirates, and mysterious temples. At least the ninjas currently have the upper hand in the latest leaks, as there are several shadow warrior outfits:

  • Kuno: A female ninja with white hair and bandages
  • Kenji: The male version of Kuno
  • Psion: A high-tech soldier with cool night vision goggles
  • Axiom: The male form of Psion.
  • Marino: A tropical soldier with bright green body armor
  • Laguna: The female counterpart to Marino. She wears red instead of green.
  • Psion
    Psion
  • Marino
    Marino
  • Laguna
    Laguna
  • Kenji
    Kenji
  • Axiom
    Axiom
  • Kuno
    Kuno

By the way, Marino has already appeared in the shop.

The Upcoming Pickaxes

These are the highlights of the harvesting tools: A lot of axes and pickaxes were found in the code. Particularly cool is the tree stump “Stumpy”. Here you can see all the leaked back bling in a gallery:

  • Tri Star
    Tri Star
  • Stumpy
    Stumpy
  • Star Wand
    Star Wand
  • Quickstrike
    Quickstrike
  • Psionic Edge
    Psionic Edge
  • Fresh Cut
    Fresh Cut

The Upcoming Back Bling

These are the highlights of the back bling: The leak reveals some cool back bling that goes with the two new ninjas and the high-tech troops. However, it is not clear who will get the banana bag or the crystal llama.

  • Commision
    Commision
  • Katana and Kunai
    Katana and Kunai
  • Dual Kama
    Dual Kama
  • Banana Bag
    Banana Bag
  • Crystal Lama
    Crystal Lama

The known back blings look pretty cool. Especially the ninja parts and the banana backpack should become popular quickly.

Where are the new gliders and emotes? So far, it seems that the leakers have not received any information. At least nothing is currently known about what emotes and gliders the developers plan to bring into the game in the future.

Have you already found a favorite among the new skins and outfits in Fortnite?

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Ashes of Creation explains the battles for fortresses and they are intense

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

In Ashes of Creation this month, the focus is on the fortresses and the nodes. Therefore, further details about the battles for the fortresses have also been released.

What makes fortresses special? In Ashes of Creation, there are five large and structurally different fortresses, each controlling 20% of the entire map. Accordingly, there is a strong incentive for a guild to conquer such a fortress.

Fortresses also automatically control three nodes in the areas surrounding them. All three are military and reinforce the fortresses the further they are upgraded.

The game provides clear rules for the process of conquering the fortresses.

This is how the conquest of a fortress takes place

This is how the first conquest goes: At the start of the game, all five fortresses are controlled by NPCs. The first conquest is meant to resemble a massive raid.

The guilds must first expand and the players themselves must equip themselves before a first attempt at conquest can be started.

Once the fortress has been taken by players, the real battles for control over the world of Ashes of Creation begin.

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This is how the preparations for the attack go: After the fortress has been conquered by players, it can only be attacked four weeks later. This does not apply to the nodes around the fortress.

The conquest follows a fixed cycle:

  • In the first week after the conquest/defense of a fortress, node 1 can be attacked
  • In the second week, node 2
  • In the third week, node 3
  • In the fourth week, the fortress itself

For attackers, it is important to weaken the three nodes of the fortress so that the fortress itself loses defensive power as well.

According to the developers, the attack itself should be more tactical in nature and not just rely on winning with a mass of players.

How does the attack take place? The battle for the fortress begins with siege weapons tearing down the outer walls of the fortress.

Defenders, on the other hand, can erect siege weapons to use against attackers. Depending on how well the three nodes of the fortress have remained, these weapons are stronger or weaker.

Within the fortresses, there are capture points that affect resurrection rates. Additionally, the capture points reinforce the respective faction.

While initially, of course, the defending faction controls these points, attackers can gradually push further into the fortress and also achieve small victories over these points.

At the core of the fortress, there is a crystal. Once this is conquered, the fortress changes ownership.

Details in the destruction of the fortress: In the latest blog post from Intrepid Studios, it is mentioned that a lot of emphasis is placed on details in the battles.

Siege weapons are supposed to create only small holes when destroying the walls and not tear down the entire wall directly. But even these small holes can be useful in the conquest.

Differences between fortresses and cities

Fortresses control 20% of the world; however, there are also many nodes within them, and within those, cities that can be expanded by smaller guilds.

How do fortresses and cities differ? Cities can be attacked and defended just like fortresses. Cities can be expanded and start as a small outpost, evolving into a massive metropolis.

Cities, however, fall under a fortress and pay taxes to it. In return, the fortress should strive to defend attacked cities. After all, the owners of the fortress also want their cities to assist them in the great battle.

Managing a fortress is said to be more challenging, requiring the collaboration of an entire guild. Cities, on the other hand, can be managed more easily but can also be conquered.

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Fortress mode in Apocalypse

The PvP standalone Apocalypse is set to receive the fortress mode soon to test these massive battles. Battles of 200 against 200 players are planned.

What about classes and siege weapons?: In this fortress mode, the first classes and siege weapons are also set to be used. When exactly the game mode will be released has not yet been revealed.

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Path of Exile finally has a release date on PS4 – fans don’t believe it

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The developer studio Grinding Gear Games has finally announced the launch date for the PlayStation 4 version of the hack ‘n’ slash Path of Exile. However, players are skeptical due to many postponements.

When will Path of Exile be released on PS4? In the official forum of the developer studio, the team explains that Path of Exile will be released on March 26 for the PS4. Further details are expected to follow shortly before the release.

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The fans are very skeptical

How are players reacting? Of course, there are those who are happy about the release date. Because they want to finally play Path of Exile on the PS4. However, currently, there are increasing voices from players who do not believe this release date.

Why are fans skeptical? Fans do not trust the new date because there have been several delays before.

Accordingly, there are many comments, for example on Reddit, that make a bit of fun of this situation.

PotatEXTomatEX writes: “Give them a week – for another delay!”

DAHbaddest sarcastically says: “It will be delayed while installing… just watch out!”

Path of Exile Screenshot

The date could have been better chosen

Here’s why the release date is unfortunate: There are not only sarcastic voices but also serious doubts that Grinding Gear Games will meet the date. And that is because of the release date itself. On March 15, The Division 2 will be released, which many players are looking forward to, and on March 22, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will also be released, another highly anticipated action RPG.

Path of Exile would thus be released on the PS4 after the launch of two high-profile and long-awaited titles that will still be very current. As a result, this hack ‘n’ slash could get overshadowed. Whether that will be the case remains to be seen (perhaps) on March 26.

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Anthem is going through a difficult phase – Would PvP help now?

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 3 minutes

Anthem is currently going through a tough phase, where players are dissatisfied with the loot and are also seeking engagement in the endgame. Would PvP help to bridge this phase?

The problem is: Currently, players in Anthem are unhappy with the loot. They are asking for higher drop rates of Masterworks and Legendary items to refine their endgame builds.

Additionally, players want more variety in the endgame of Anthem. Many are trying to conquer the easiest dungeon “Mine of Tyranny” to effectively farm the best loot.

The issue with the loot is frustrating some players to the point that they have called for a boycott in Anthem. They want to encourage others to consciously avoid the game for a while to send a message to the developers.

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Could PvP help now?

Every service game goes through this phase shortly after release, where fundamental balancing still needs to be worked on. Often, the honeymoon phase for the players is over during this time, where everything is still new and exciting.

Errors become apparent and initial enthusiasm quickly turns into disappointment and anger. Similarly, the first hardcore players burn through the available content and look for tasks in the game.

Anthem is currently in this phase.

Anthem Matthias Sumner
The players of Anthem are currently dissatisfied with loot and endgame content.

What speaks for PvP in Anthem?

If you take a look at two games that Anthem is often compared to, PvP has often helped during difficult phases. The games are Destiny and The Division.

These two games also had a rocky start and faced a lot of criticism regarding things like loot balancing or content drought. In a loot shooter, special attention is focused on the loot. How good the hunt for loot feels often determines the longevity of such games.

Diversity through PvP: The PvP modes of Destiny 2 and The Division 2 particularly offer players a change when poor phases prevail in the game. Competing against another player provides excitement and is always unpredictable.

PvP offers a reason to log in, even when nothing else is happening in the game. It’s enough to pass the time and to test your new gear.

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What speaks against PvP in Anthem?

Anthem was born from the idea of fulfilling the superhero fantasy. It is precisely for this reason that flying is central to the gameplay. Players should feel like a powerful Iron Man who simply destroys his opponents.

Another game that strikes a similar chord would be Warframe. This game theoretically has a PvP mode. However, it is hardly utilized. Most prefer the cooperative gameplay and grind through the PvE content together.

Warframe is also a master at fulfilling the power fantasy. Every weapon, every skill, and every special effect is simply bombastic.

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Anthem and Warframe both focus on fulfilling the power fantasy. Both games emphasize cooperative content.

PvP does not fit the DNA of Anthem: The problem with PvP in Anthem or Warframe is that it disturbs the power fantasy that is a crucial part of the gameplay experience.

If the javelins of Anthem are supposed to feel superhero-powerful, their skills and attributes must be exaggerated. This is difficult to reconcile in a mix of PvE and PvP. Quickly, Anthem could find itself in a balancing hell.

In PvE, the suits should feel powerful but shouldn’t have unfair advantages in PvP. Many players agree that the Storm Javelin is the strongest in Anthem. It can hover longer in the air than other combat suits, which could give it an advantage in PvP.

Even if PvP could provide a lot of variety, it would simply be difficult to implement in Anthem.

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Storm can hover longer than other Javelins and could take advantage of that against other suits in PvP.

What do you think? Would a PvP mode benefit Anthem now, where the players are craving more content and loot adjustments? Before the launch, players were rather happy that there was no PvP in Anthem. However, that might have changed after the launch. Let us know in the comments.

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Pokémon GO: This is why players are now hoping for new Pokémon from Gen 4

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO there is hope for new Pokémon again. A dataminer found the missing sprites of the 4th generation in the code. Players now believe in a new wave of Pokémon.

This is why there is hope: The finding of sprites, which are the images of the Pokémon, has always been the first sign of new monsters.

Considering that the last Pokémon were added in early February, it is certainly time again for new monsters.

This is what the dataminer found in the code

What was found? Not many sprites were missing and they have now been added. These include:

New Sprites Pokémon GO
These Pokémon have now been found.
  • Hippopotas and Hippoterus
  • Rotom
  • Arceus
  • Manaphy

What does the finding mean? So far, this doesn’t mean anything for the game. However, it shows that all Pokémon are now in the code and can be published much faster. Now only things like sounds or animations are missing. But these can come very quickly.

This is why players have hope: With Hippopotas and Hippoterus, the last Pokémon have also been added that are neither legendary, mystical, nor possess any special ability.

These two Pokémon might soon be part of a new wave of Pokémon that will come into the game.

Pikachu Ash happy
Players are now hoping for new Pokémon

So far it has been: Often, new Pokémon come into the game fairly quickly after such a finding.In early November 2018, for example, Bamelin was found in the code. Only a day later it was also released.

Which missing Pokémon are important? Independent of the legendary and mythical Pokémon, Knakrack is particularly interesting. This Pokémon is basically the Dragonite of the 4th generation and will become the best dragon attacker after Rayquaza.

Knakrack Pokémon GO
Especially hope is placed on Knakrack now.

These are the Pokémon that trainers hope for the most. After the finding of the sprites, it is said: “KNAKRACK HYPE!” or “I have already saved special candies for Knakrack!”

This finding is also interesting: The finding of Rotom in the code further emphasizes the finding of the icons of the Pokémon a few days ago. A release could also be imminent here. But we will have to wait and see.

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Have MMORPG players lost their innocence?

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 4 minutes

Has the way we play MMORPGs changed? Has the magic that allowed us to immerse ourselves in foreign worlds and master complex gameplay mechanics been lost? It seems that players approach MMORPGs today in a completely different way than was the case in the early days of the genre.

This is how online role-playing games were played in the past: MMORPGs like Everquest, Ultima Online or World of Warcraft offered a unique gaming experience at release. Everything was new and exciting. In the distance, one discovered a tower and wanted to know what was inside. A player encountered along the way asked if you needed help, and together you fought through the monster-infested levels of the tower.

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A comic shows how the playing of MMORPGs has changed. Source: Nerfnow

This is how MMORPGs are played today: Today, things look a bit different. Before heading to the distant tower, one usually reads a wiki entry or watches a Youtube video first. If the loot there isn’t good enough, one better avoids the tower and looks for a more effective way to get loot. A player encountered will quickly be referred to as a “Ganker,” and he might even attack immediately.

Has the magic been lost? The innocence with which we used to approach an MMORPG? Are completely different things at play today than they were before?

Have the expectations changed?

What matters in an online game? In many MMORPGs or MMOs, it has apparently become secondary to follow the story attentively. This is often evident in the quest descriptions. While these provide a story, one can now simply click them away.

It’s often just about seeing what you need to do to get the loot and the EXP. Accordingly, easy-to-complete quests are popular. Kill x wild boars and bring y pelts to the quest giver.

Grinding can be relaxing and leads effectively to the goal – namely, to level up quickly and get good loot fast.

Ultima Online was not an easy MMORPG to play, yet it fascinated nonetheless.

However, many of the things that once defined an MMORPG have fallen by the wayside. Such as exploring the game world to find out what the backstory of the enchanted forest is.

Why is there a cemetery in the middle of the forest? What is its story? Who was buried so far away from civilization and why? Many no longer think about this. You see: Cool, cemetery – Loot!

What is the reason for this? This phenomenon can be observed – according to Reddit – not only among younger players. Veterans also exhibit different gameplay behavior. It’s basically about effectiveness.

This means achieving as much as possible in the shortest gaming time. As a younger player, one may be used to quickly acquiring a lot of loot and leveling up fast from mobile games and loot shooters.

This principle of wanting to achieve quick success is then applied to other genres as well.

Do loot shooters like Anthem represent the natural evolution of MMORPGs?

As a veteran, one generally struggles with time issues. Besides work and family, there simply isn’t much time left to play, as was the case before.

Of course, this doesn’t apply to every player. There are still those who explore every corner of a game world without Youtube videos and want to learn about the lore of every location.

There are still players who know the effects of every skill by heart, who are friendly to fellow players and to whom the best graphics are not important.

Is it an evolution or was everything really better before?

The customer sets the trend: Yet, one simply notices a trend that leads to quick success experiences and less complex online games. A trend where graphics are more important than a well-optimized game.

A trend where players prefer to quickly buy boosters for a small amount of money in the item shop instead of spending time earning everything themselves.

This trend does not come out of nowhere. Developers cater to what the customer wants. What is developed is what sells well.

Thus, both younger gamers and veterans reach for titles that increasingly hold your hand, promise quicker success experiences, don’t require days of investment, and focus on graphics.

Games where the community quickly creates guides and videos that others then use to progress faster.

Retro MMORPGs like Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen will show whether they can bring back the magic of the past.

Was everything really better before? And suddenly one hears a lament. Everything was better in the past. Why aren’t MMORPGs as complex as they were back then?

It’s a self-created problem. But there is help. MMOs like Project Gorgon, Legends of Aria or the upcoming Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen want to rely on old-school virtues.

These games will show whether it is possible to recapture the magic and innocence with which we used to play MMORPGs or if we simply need to take off our rose-colored nostalgia glasses because perhaps not everything was better before and it’s good to lose the innocence.

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Player quits Anthem, reveals nasty Storm exploit before leaving

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

A player of Anthem apparently no longer wants to play the game and is leaving with a bang. He reveals an exploit that made him invulnerable as Storm. Many already know about the Ultimate exploit from the streamer xGladd.

This is what the player says: A player has already described an exploit for the Javelin “Storm” in the title of his post on reddit.

It is possible, when you have filled your ultimate as Storm, to fill your entire shield and energy bar without activating the ultimate. This way, he has infinite hit points and shield points at all times and can hover indefinitely.

Because the Storm ultimate fully heals the Javelin upon activation – but if the ultimate is not consumed, that is a serious exploit.

The player says he has used this exploit endlessly, but did not tell anyone in order to farm gear. Now he is no longer playing Anthem.

The bug has been in the game for two and a half weeks.

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xGladd was banned for exploiting an exploit with the Storm ultimate

Revenge exploit is “old hat” for many

What kind of exploit is this? This is the “Storm ultimate” exploit that the streamer xGladd used and for which he was banned by BioWare.

xGladd said he had only tested the exploit after a user in the chat called out this exploit to him.

The “bomb” that the Reddit user detonates is therefore old hat for most players. The revenge action of the Redditor, who apparently wanted to leave with a bang with this revelation, hasn’t really worked out.

xgladd-streamer
He was banned for using the exploit for two weeks.

What’s behind this: Interestingly, this “Storm ultimate” bug still seems to be in the game, even though it was discussed so publicly in the controversy surrounding the streamer xGladd.

In the discussion about the exploit, many are also wondering why BioWare has not yet responded to this exploit: The Storm ultimate glitch has already been discussed on YouTube and is generally very widespread.

The streamer xGladd was initially permanently banned for using this exploit, later BioWare changed that to a two-week ban.

We strongly advise against using this exploit

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So meanly trolls Destiny 2 the Guardians with the once most powerful weapon

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Recently, an item has appeared in the database of Destiny 2 that has given some fans hope for the return of the Gjallarhorn. However, the whole affair seems to be just a joke from Bungie.

That’s why there were hopes for the return of the Gjallarhorn: Clever Guardians discovered a few days ago in the data of Destiny 2 the item “Midnight Special”. What sounded quite unspectacular at first quickly sparked debates among fans.

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For on the item’s icon, the Gjallarhorn, once the most powerful and probably the most famous weapon from Destiny 1, was clearly visible . Also, the item description alluded to this exotic rocket launcher: “an impressive (though non-functional) copy of a famous weapon”.

Some Guardians thus hoped that this item might possibly embody the beginning of a new exotic quest. After all, it wouldn’t be the first iconic weapon from Destiny 1 to make its way to Destiny 2.

Fans eagerly speculated about when and if this item would actually come into the game.

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Here’s how to find the item: Since the weekly reset on March 12, the item has indeed been in the game. As part of the Loyalty Quest, the Wanderer sends you to Spider in the Tangled Shore to fetch some Bacon – provided you side with him.

But Spider has much more to offer than just Bacon. The Fallen trader presents you with a whole range of black market goods – including the aforementioned Gjallarhorn item “Midnight Special”.

This is how Bungie troll the Guardians: Apart from the Bacon, the range of goods is likely only there to thoroughly mock the Guardians.

Destiny 2 spider fake gjallarhorn

For a large part of the items have either completely outrageous and unrealistic prices or embody materials that no longer exist. Numerous references to Destiny 1 and the early days of Destiny 2 can be found within.

Nevertheless, it remains exciting to see whether anything will progress with the Midnight Special once you have gathered the 20 exotic engrams, or if Bungie will indeed leave it at a joke. Some Guardians may now be disappointed, but they still hold onto the hope that the once most powerful weapon will still find its way to Destiny 2.

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Do you also think that Bungie is just playing with the fans’ feelings and has just trolled them? Or do you think there could be more behind it?

Among other things, there are:

  • a Ghost for 999,999 Glimmer, which sits in a cage and wants to be released. Spider particularly enjoys devouring these Ghosts.
  • The fake Gjallarhorn, which costs 20 exotic engrams.
  • A seed ghost, the origin of a War Ghost for a proud 5 Seeds of Light.
  • A map with coordinates beyond our solar system, which must be paid for with 5 Hermion Bloom Fossils.
  • The key to the personal quarters of Executor Hideo for 500 Dark Fragments.
  • A Hadium Flake, a material from Destiny 1 that does not exist in the second part at all.
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As most items are not really intended for actual purchase, it is evidently a gag from Bungie, with which they simply wanted to troll the fans and play with their feelings and hopes. The Gjallarhorn will probably not return, as some Guardians hoped – at least not for now.

Nevertheless, it remains exciting to see whether anything will progress with the Midnight Special once you have gathered the 20 exotic engrams, or if Bungie will indeed leave it at a joke. Some Guardians may now be disappointed, but they still hold onto the hope that the once most powerful weapon will still find its way to Destiny 2.

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Either Borderlands 3 will be presented on 28.3. or Gearbox is trolling again

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

On March 28, there is expected to be an important announcement from the developers of Gearbox. A teaser gives hope that it will be the reveal of Borderlands 3.

What has been announced? On Twitter, developer Gearbox shared a photo on March 12. It shows a street sign that reads in bold “March 28, Boston MA”. Above it is a smaller sign that says “Exit 3”.

The scene is styled in the typical comic style of the Borderlands franchise. This leads to the assumption that the announcement is also related to Borderlands. The small sign with the “3” gives fans hope that the announcement of Borderlands 3 will finally take place this month. Others remain skeptical and suspect it could be trolling again.

Will the Borderlands fans finally be redeemed?

Why March 28? During Pax East, developer Gearbox has a slot in the program on March 28. They plan to show “never-before-seen reveals, exclusives, and surprises”.

What we know so far about Borderlands 3: There is still not much known about Borderlands 3. However, over the past few years, developers have teased small snippets related to this game.

This is what fans say: Players who enjoy the Borderlands franchise have been waiting a long time for the announcement of the big “3”. Accordingly, the reactions from fans are now also very positive.

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On Reddit , a user writes: “The exit number is either a big hint or a red herring. I expect a BL1 Remaster announcement for April/May and as a bonus, Borderlands 3 in September.”

Another Reddit user writes hopefully: “The corner in the top right says ‘Exit 3’, so it IS Borderlands 3, right? OR?”

This is why fans believe it’s trolling: After expectations have often been raised in recent years without leading to an announcement of Borderlands 3, there is also some skepticism.

So, the chief developer Randy Pitchford tweeted before E3 2018 clear signs of an announcement for Borderlands 3. Among them, “Today, my to-do list only has 3 things. But I also have 3 meetings scheduled before 3 PM. Is the universe trying to tell me something?”

But at the Game Awards, BL3 was not presented and fans were frustrated. Therefore, skepticism prevails now.

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On Reddit, a user writes: “I can hardly wait to see that it will be anything but Borderlands 3.”

Another writes: “They’re announcing 3 remasters: Borderlands 1, 2, and The Pre-Sequel.”

For now, players want to wait until March 28 and see what the announcement really holds. Do you believe in an announcement of Borderlands 3?

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Diese Hack & Slay MMOs kommen in 2019 – Es geht auch ohne Diablo 4

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 7 minutes

2019 could be a very interesting year for hack ‘n slash games. We present to you some of the most interesting representatives of the genre that are set to release next year.

Diablo 4 is still a long way off. Therefore, hack ‘n slash fans have to turn to alternatives, and there will likely be plenty of them in the coming year.

You should keep an eye on these six alternatives to Blizzard’s action RPG series.

This article was published on December 30, 2018, and updated on March 14.

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

PlatformsPC (PS4 and Xbox One versions possible)
Release2019
Payment modelBuy2Play
WebsiteWolcen on Steam

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What is Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem? Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem aims to show you how great a hack ‘n slash can look when created with the CryEngine. Similar to Diablo, you explore a fantasy world, complete quests, and face hordes of enemies to progress the story and improve your character.

  • Very fast combat system, where combos play an important role
  • There is tons of loot, which makes the battles interesting and gives you the opportunity to continuously enhance your hero
  • You can customize your equipment according to your preferences
  • You don’t choose predefined classes but develop your character freely based on skills
  • Dungeons are randomly generated, providing new challenges every time
  • You can experience adventures either alone in single-player mode or cooperatively with friends
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Can you play it now? You can purchase the Early Access version for €19.99 on Steam and play an early version. The work on the title is progressing, but an exact release date is still pending.

Who is Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem suitable for? Anyone who can’t stand comic graphics in action RPGs anymore, but prefers a more realistic look and who prefers to improve their hero individually and freely rather than being bound to classes should take a look at Wolcen.

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This 13-year-old Fortnite streamer is deaf and currently delights Twitch

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time < 1 minutes

Many eyes are currently on “ewokttv” on Twitch. This young Fortnite streamer is captivating thousands of viewers. The special thing: She is deaf and the viewer hears nothing in the stream.

This is why she is so popular: The 13-year-old girl has been boosted in recent days by numerous Fortnite professionals on Twitch. For example, the well-known streamer Timothy “TimTheTatman” Betar hosted her channel, bringing her hundreds of viewers.

The special thing is that these viewers did not just stay for a short time, but she now has consistently over 1000 people on her stream. She continues to maintain this popularity.

This is why the girl is so well-received

This is how her stream goes: The girl herself cannot hear sound, so her viewers are put in the same situation. The only thing one hears are the subscribers coming to her Twitch channel.

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This is how she excites people: Her handicap does not seem to limit the girl. She plays aggressively and wins numerous matches. Many viewers are excited about how many kills she gets and how many rounds she wins.

Even professionals fall victim: The girl regularly plays against professionals. One video shows, for example, how she brutally defeats professional “Reverse2k” . He has no chance.

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How successful is she? Currently, the 13-year-old already has over 2100 subscribers who must have at least one subscription for €4.99. Additionally, she has over 22,000 followers. Some of her clips have already received over 100,000 views.

This is how it should continue: Due to ewokttv’s skills, professionals now want to ensure that she is accepted into the junior program of professional team “SoloMid”. It remains to be seen whether this will happen soon.

This streamer also stands out. She has Tourette’s syndrome and is celebrated on Twitch:

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Fortnite admits silly mistake: Exclusive Nvidia skin was in the shop

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In Fortnite , developer Epic has acknowledged a mistake. A particular skin package was actually exclusive to Nvidia graphics cards, but the skins were sold in the shop. Epic is now planning to make amends.

Where does the information come from? The report comes from a Reddit user who contacted Epic’s customer support. They acknowledged the mistake and promised compensation.

The site Dexerto has confirmed this information from Epic Games, they say.

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This was the Nvidia deal.

This is the skin in question: It was a promotion by Nvidia from December 2018. They offered three graphics card bundles specifically for Fortnite.

A special skin package was tied to each of the three bundles:

  • for the GTX 1060 bundle for €289
  • for the GTX 1070 bundle for €429
  • And for the GTX 10700 TI bundle for €479

The promotion is still running with some partners, although prices are now significantly cheaper.

At the time, it was suspected that Nvidia produced too many of these graphics cards to cover the crypto-mining demand but was left with the cards when the hype wore off.

This was the problem: In early March 2019, parts of the bundle suddenly became available in the cash shop of Fortnite. You could get the skin for about 1200 V-Bucks.

Players felt misled since they were promised that this specific Fortnite skin was exclusive to the graphics cards.

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This is the letter from customer support. Source: Reddit

Alternative Skinset for Nvidia Owners Coming

This is what Epic says now: Epic admits to a mistake here. They sold items from the “Counterattack Set” in the cash shop, even though they previously stated that this set was exclusive to the Nvidia bundles.

Therefore, they want to grant all buyers of the Nvidia bundle a new variant of the “Counterattack” skin. Typically, this will take a few days.

In this way, Epic has previously tried to mitigate issues with duplicate skins.

Recently, it seems that mistakes regarding skins and the cash shop are increasing. But Epic always reacts:

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Apex Legends: Battle Pass is not coming today after all – This is what Respawn says

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After the recent excitement about the Battle Pass of Apex Legends, the developers Respawn have spoken up. On reddit, they announced that the Battle Pass will not launch today, on March 12th, and reminded the players.

What does Respawn say? In a post on reddit, the developers directly addressed the community and fans of Apex Legends. Already in the title it says: “A little clarity on datamining and Season 1” It is about more official information:

Hello friends,

between the datamining and the unintended update to Season 1 on Origin today, there has been much speculation and confusion. Therefore, we wanted to provide a little clarity:

We will release more details about Season 1, the Battle Pass, and the new legend very soon. However, it will not be today.

Many things have been datamined since the release of Apex Legends and are circulating on the internet. We know it’s fun to dig these things up, but you should not treat such information as a source of truth.

Specifically, it is about the recent leak by Origin itself, which apparently prematurely revealed the new legend Octane and the price of the Battle Pass.

Apex Legends legend Octane
Octane was supposed to be the next legend. Is he also one of the leaks that are not true?

This is what datamining is about: Respawn specifically addresses datamining once again. Fans should probably not put too much value on unconfirmed information, as the game files might still be present for various reasons:

  • Content that was cut because it didn’t fit
  • Old content that is no longer needed
  • Some things that are still in development

Respawn urges fans to dismiss any leaks as rumors and only rely on the official information from the developers.

Apex Legends Battle Pass Leak
According to Respawn, such leaks should not be trusted.

This is how the community reacts: Most players are disappointed that Season 1 hasn’t started yet. They had expected something to happen today, which ironically is thanks to a leak that mentioned March 12th as the release date.

On the other hand, they thank Respawn for the transparency. Many fans appreciate that the developers at least directly say that they should not expect the update today, March 12th.

What do you think about the update?

Other official news from Respawn are somewhat more positive:

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That’s why it’s worth checking out Red Dead Online again

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The Showdown series of Red Dead Online is expanding! With “Spoils of War,” a new multiplayer mode is being added to the online component of Red Dead Redemption 2. We will tell you what it’s about.

That’s why Red Dead Online is becoming interesting again: The game has been a bit quiet in recent weeks. Players have requested new content and Rockstar has now delivered.

The new game mode will please many players because it offers epic battles along with many other players. Skill and good teamwork are important.

This is Spoils of War

How does the mode work? In this mode, you have to start from your hideouts.

This way, you and your teammates will loot the enemy’s hideout and bring the loot back to your own hideout. The one who has stolen the most at the end wins.

Spoils of War Red Dead Online
This is how the new mode is promoted by Rockstar.

How big are the matches? The mode is designed for 2-16 players. You can start Spoils of War even with just one friend.

This means for you: The mode offers you a new gaming experience. You have to protect your own hideout while also playing offensively and robbing the enemies. Good communication within the team is important.

How can I play? There are three ways to start the game mode:

  • Go to the “Featured Series” field in the beta’s start menu
  • Click on “Quick Join” in the player menu
  • Start the mode via the marker “Featured Series” on the map

This is how the mode is celebrated: To make it even more worthwhile to play the mode, there are 20% more XP in all Showdown modes this week.

This clothing is new: In the catalog of Wheeler, Rawson & Co, there are new outfits this week as well. But you should be quick, as they might sell out soon. Starting now:

Tasmane Outfit Red Dead Online
This is what the Tasmane outfit looks like.
  • Tasmane Outfit (for men)
  • Danube Outfit (for women)
  • Strap Pants
  • High-waisted Skirt (for women)
  • Winter Shotgun Coat
  • Gardenia Hat
  • Stout Stove Pipe Hat

Have you seen these cool diary entries yet?

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Apex Legends: Origin leaks even content and price of the Battle Pass

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For some time, fans have been wondering when the first season of Apex Legends might start. Now there is new information from a leak, and it comes from EA itself.

Update: Respawn itself has already commented on the leak and Season 1. Find out here what the developers say about the Battle Pass for Apex Legends.

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This is what the leak reveals: For a brief moment, a banner for the Battle Pass of Apex Legends was visible on EA’s gaming platform, Origin. This was shared by the player Spliddo on reddit. (via Dexerto) The first season apparently carries the name “Wild Frontier.”

The image shows the new legend Octane. Octane has apparently been confirmed as the next legend for some time – this was also revealed through a leak. The new image now seems to confirm that Octane will indeed become the next playable legend.

Additionally, the price of the Battle Pass has been leaked. Apparently, the Battle Pass will cost 950 Apex Coins. The smallest unit in which this amount of coins can be purchased is 1000 coins for 9.99€. Thus, the pass costs about 9.50€.

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When will the Battle Pass be released? After many rumors, it was said that the first Season Pass of Apex Legends should be released today, March 12. However, there is still no further information on this.

After a small data leak from Apex partner AMD, it was mentioned in a tweet that “Tuesday” should bring new content, so today. However, there are no indications of the release on any official Twitter channels of Apex Legends.

Fans are already waiting on reddit for the eagerly anticipated Battle Pass and its content. After Apex Legends managed to achieve faster growth than Fortnite, many look forward to the upcoming content.

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Season 1 of Apex Legends – what else is coming?

The plans for upcoming content have already been laid out by Apex Legends in a roadmap. According to the roadmap, several seasons are planned in which different content will be offered to players.

According to another leak, the Battle Passes are also said to come in a free and a “premium variant”. So those who pay can apparently unlock more content. Only content like new legends and new game modes like Duo and Solo are expected to remain free.

Are you also eagerly waiting for Season 1?

Even if the information about the Battle Pass is not entirely certain yet, there is other news:

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Don’t miss any news: To stay updated on Apex Legends, you should subscribe to our Facebook page . We also have a Facebook group for Apex Legends, where you can find teammates and chat with other players.

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 12.3. – The hunt for the Thorn begins

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

In Destiny 2 today, on 12.03., Weekly Reset occurs. The new week brings 2 new quests and rotates the weekly activities. The Flashpoint changes, there are new Nightfalls and fresh challenges.

Aside from the weekly routine, all Guardians with the Forsaken Annual Pass now receive two new quests to tackle:

So keep an eye out for new quest markers in the Tower and on the map.

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Additionally, the Curse of the Dreaming City rotates into its third week. The Shattered Throne can be played, where Guardians can grab the exotic bow Wishender .

If you still need the exotic hand cannon Service Violation, then this week you have the best chances in the regular Gambit mode to get the corresponding quest.

Nightfalls starting 12.03. on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

This time, you have the following 3 Nightfalls to choose from:

  • The Pyramidion
  • Tree of Probabilities
  • The Hollowed Lair
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For this, you should have a power level of at least 540. However, the Nightfalls can also be completed with a lower level in the fireteam.

If desired, you can adjust the Nightfalls using a challenge card. There, you can apply various modifiers and significantly change the experience.

Plan your gear and team composition in advance, as your loadout will be locked for the duration of the Nightfall.

Here you can see which Nightfall-exclusive rewards can be farmed this week: All exclusive Nightfall rewards in Destiny 2 – Here’s how to obtain them

Here’s how to get powerful rewards from the Nightfalls:

  • Complete one Nightfall
  • Complete the Nightfall with at least 100,000 points
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Strikes and Story Missions

In the heroic story missions and in the Vanguard Strikes, the following modifiers are active:

  • Void Singe
  • Glass: Health and shields are reduced by half, but recovery is twice as fast
  • Heavyweight: Power weapons deal more damage and more ammunition is available

Note that the Singe element persists throughout the week. The other two modifiers change daily.

Here’s how to get powerful rewards from Vanguard Strikes and heroic missions:

  • Complete 3 heroic story missions
  • Complete 3 heroic strikes with a focus of the same light element as a member of your fireteam
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Crucible Activities and Gambit

This week, the PvP offers the following modes:

  • Quickplay
  • Competitive
  • Showdown
  • Rumble
  • Private Match

Here’s how to get powerful rewards in PvP and Gambit:

  • Play 5 Crucible matches
  • Play 3 Gambit matches
  • Play 4 Gambit Prime matches

In Gambit, you can now choose between regular Gambit, Gambit Prime, and Private Matches. Also in the Gambit overview, you can find the mode “The Reckoning” where you can also earn powerful gear.

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Escalation Protocol

The Escalation Protocol offers you the chance this week to obtain the following weapons:

Flashpoint, Ada-1, Petra, Spider, Drifter

This week, you can tackle the Flashpoint on Mars. There you will also find a heroic adventure that rewards you with powerful loot.

Ikora Rey lets you complete 20 random bounties for a powerful reward.

Hawthorne gives you powerful loot once you gather 5000 Clan XP. By the way, she only has weekly bounties left.

You can now find the Drifter in the Tower’s Annex near Ada-1. Speak to him to start the decision quest. Besides the Power-Leveling Bounties that quickly raise all Annual Pass holders to 640, he also has the weekly bounty “Just Do It” where you can earn a powerful engram.

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The Dorn Quest: The Dorn quest starts in the ETZ on Earth. Go to the Trostland area for this.

Run north into the salt mines, enter the salt works, and continue until you reach the broken elevator where you will find a teleporter. Use this.

Once you are teleported, run up the hill until you reach an energy barrier. Stick to the left by the rock wall and jump through the small passage upwards. There you will find an abandoned hideout.

Search the campfire and you will receive the first step of the Dorn quest – a melted metal lump. Now you can use our guide.

At Ada-1 there are powerful weapon frames for the bow, sword, and auto rifle.

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Petra Venj is located in the Rheasilvia area of the Dreaming City. You can earn a powerful reward by completing a mission with her. For the Ascendant Challenge and the 8 daily bounties, there are also two more powerful gear pieces on top. Currently, the 4th Ascendant Challenge is active.

Spider has the weekly bounty “Bloodsplitter” for you. If you complete this bounty, you will receive a powerful reward.

The Raid Challenge takes place in the Royal Pools .

The Loadout for the Prestige Raid sections:

  • a kinetic pistol
  • a scout rifle in the energy slot
  • a sword in the power slot
  • Modifier: Gladiator
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The highlights of the Eververse:

  • a weapon ornament for the Last Word
  • The class item of the new armor sets
  • the exotic sparrow “One More Great Idea”
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Pokémon GO: You definitely should solve these 11 field research tasks for March 2019

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 4 minutes

The field research in March 2019 in Pokémon GO is the same as in the previous months. Nevertheless, some of them are particularly worthwhile. We will tell you which ones they are.

These are the quests: The field research that we present to you is particularly rewarding. They involve either rare Shinys or strong Pokémon.

In addition, we will give you tips on how to complete this field research in the best way possible.

How long will the quests last? The field research will last throughout March and likely into April. However, we are still awaiting confirmation from Niantic.

These are the best quests in March 2019

1. Use 1 item when evolving Pokémon: From this task, you get the chance to catch a shiny Aerodactyl. This Pokémon is particularly rare in the wild, and currently, there is no Aerodactyl in raids. The shiny is therefore particularly rare, and the quest offers you a good opportunity to catch it.

Pokémon GO Aerodactyl Title
Aerodactyl is also available as a shiny

The quest is even more worthwhile if you have it in your inventory 2 or 3 times. Then you only need to use a evolution item and you can complete all quests at once. Here, the Sinnoh Stone can be effectively used.

2. Use 5 berries when catching Pokémon: If you find this quest, you could encounter a shiny Fukano. Fukano is quite rare in the wild, so shiny versions are relatively few among players.

The quest is best suited if you immediately do a legendary raid right after. There you will probably use berries when catching anyway, and the quest will be completed quickly.

3. Evolve a Pokémon: In this quest, you will encounter a Sunkern or Eevee. The latter is not so interesting, but Sunkern is a very rare shiny.

Shiny Magnetilo Pokemon GO
Shiny Magnetilo can also be found in the quests in March. This could soon evolve into Magnezone.

4. Catch 5 Fighting-type Pokémon: This quest rewards you with a Magnetilo. Outside of the then-current event where shiny Magnetilo was released, there is hardly a chance to encounter this Pokémon.

The quest is best completed in cloudy weather. Many fighting Pokémon come out then, and especially Mankey will help you complete it. But Glibunkel or Machollo are also quite common and useful for the quest.

5. Catch 10 Ground-type Pokémon: This quest is probably the most interesting. Here you get the chance to catch shiny Sandan. This Pokémon is rare outside of events, so shiny versions are highly sought after.

Shiny Sandan Pokemon GO
One of the rarest Shinys: Sandan

As a ground Pokémon, especially Schmerbe is a good option. It is quite common and counts for the quest. But you will also encounter Quiekel more often.

6. Land 3 great throws: Here you will encounter a Nebulak. This Pokémon can also be shiny since the Gengar Day but has never had an event. It is therefore very rare.

The downside of this quest is that two other Pokémon, Anorith and Liliep, can also come from the task. However, these could also still be useful for the Meltan special research.

7. Send 2 gifts to friends: Here you will definitely receive a Nebulak, as there are no other Pokémon as rewards.

Shiny Nebulak Pokemon GO
This is what shiny Nebulak looks like.

8. Land 3 superb throws in a row: This quest is quite tricky, but rewards you with a Larvitar. This can not only be shiny but also evolves into a extremely strong evolution with Tyranitar.

To achieve superb throws, look for Pokémon with large catch circles. These include Pokémon like Pantimos, Makuhita, or even Dialga. Then throw a Nanab Berry to ensure the monster doesn’t move.

9. Win 5 gym battles: In this quest, you will encounter a Lapras, which is not a possible shiny, but this Pokémon is very rare in the wild, and it is advisable to possess a strong specimen.

Pokemon GO Chaneira
Chaneira can also be obtained from a quest

10. Hatch 5 eggs: If you complete this field research, you can catch a Chaneira. Both Chaneira and its evolution Heiteira belong to the best defenders in the game.

Make sure to use super incubators as well. They shorten the distance of eggs and help you reach your goal faster.

11. Spin 10 PokéStops or gyms: In this quest, you will not receive a Pokémon but instead 5 silver Nanab Berries. These berries can otherwise only be obtained from Adventure Sync and special research. They are therefore very rare. The berries will help you catch rare Pokémon.

If you are looking for all current field research for March, you will find them here:

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Apex Legends star Shroud is out after a traffic accident: “Target arm is healthy!”

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The star streamer Shroud had a scooter accident and now has to take a break for a while. He reassures his fans: Everything is fine with his gaming arm. His aiming in Apex Legends should still be good.

What kind of accident was that? The popular Twitch streamer Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek has to take a forced break from streaming. He suffered a serious injury to his elbow in a scooter accident, which now needs to be operated on.

As streaming colleague Just9n explains, Shroud was riding a scooter on a street. He then pulled too hard on the front brake and fell over the handlebar of the scooter, hitting the asphalt. However, he did not land on his right (gaming) arm, but on the left one.

In the accident, he seems to have torn a hole in his elbow and a piece of bone has dislodged from the elbow, which now needs to be reattached.

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In another clip (via TwitchTV), Just9n explains that Shroud was going way too fast and wasn’t wearing a helmet. The fall could have turned out much worse.

This is what Shroud says about it: After the accident, Shroud spoke up on Twitter. He writes, “No stream today, blame the scooter for that.” Afterwards, fans asked how Shroud was doing and whether his career was in danger.

Shroud was riding a scooter like this. Source: Nanrobot.com

“Broys, I have an operation on my elbow today. I might be out of action for a while.” Then he adds, “It’s my left arm. Don’t worry, the aiming is still there. The movement might be a bit slower while I recover.

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This is what fans feared: Shroud is considered an aiming god, who repeatedly delivers impressive scenes in shooters . Now many viewers were worried that Shroud wouldn’t be able to handle his mouse hand properly anymore, which is used for aiming in shooters on PC. But he seems to have been lucky and only injured his keyboard arm.

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