Neverwinter and Star Trek Online lose feature that made them special

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

A feature that set the two MMORPGs Neverwinter and Star Trek Online apart from competitors was the Foundry, which was designed to provide user-generated content. However, this toolset will soon be removed from the game, which will take away a lot of content from both MMORPGs.

The End of the Foundry

What is the Foundry? The Foundry is a toolset that allows anyone to create their own missions for the MMORPGs Neverwinter and Star Trek Online.

These missions can then be shared with other players. This resulted in both online games being supplied with a steady stream of new content.

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Neverwinter was able to distinguish itself from other MMORPGs thanks to the Foundry.

Why is the Foundry being discontinued? The Foundry has always been somewhat problematic. There were technical issues, and content had to be approved.

However, as Cryptic Studios announced, the end of the toolset is coming now because the team lacks the earlier knowledge to continue supporting the Foundry. It would take a lot of time and resources to provide support and keep the toolset running.

What does this mean? This statement is interesting because it seems the team is lacking past knowledge. This means that employees who developed the Foundry are likely no longer part of the team. The question arises whether nobody is knowledgeable enough to improve and maintain the toolset.

No More User-Generated Content

What impact will this have on the MMORPGs? Even though Cryptic Studios states that they will continue working on content for Neverwinter and Star Trek Online, this means there will be less content. Even though the player-created missions were not always outstanding, fans of the online games always had something to do. This aspect will be gone.

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What impact will the end of the Foundry have on Star Trek Online?

When will the Foundry be shut down? The toolset will be shut down on April 11. Those who created content through the Foundry will receive some rewards in Neverwinter and Star Trek Online as recognition for their work. It is currently unclear whether the user-generated content created so far will be retained or not.

How does the community react? Players of Star Trek Online and Neverwinter are disappointed by this decision. However, the surprise is limited, as the end of the Foundry has been foreseeable for many. Very little has been done to the toolset in recent years:

  • HeidyvonBach writes on Reddit: “The Foundry not only offered players fantastic, creative possibilities, it also made Star Trek Online something special in the sea of MMORPGs.”
  • Alnakar says: “I think it was foreseeable, but it still hurts.”

And so the MMORPGs Neverwinter and Star Trek Online lose a unique feature. How this will affect the games in the long term remains to be seen.

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Anthem bans large streamer first – Now he can play again

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The streamer xGladd was banned from Anthem . Now, we also know why exactly. However, the penalty has already been reduced. The streamer initially struggled with the decision but is now remorseful.

What this incident was about: One of the most important streamers of Anthem, xGladd, was banned from the game for allegedly exploiting the game’s “economy”.

The streamer wasn’t quite sure why he was banned. He had done multiple things that could warrant a ban.

For instance, he had farmed chests in Anthem at the highest difficulty and quickly acquired strong gear. The incident went global.

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xGladd was banned for exploiting a bug with the Storm Ultimate

So why was he banned? By now, xGladd has received an email explaining that he was banned for exploiting the Storm Ultimate. He explains this in a new YouTube video.

Due to a glitch, it was possible to use the Ultimate of the Javelin “Storm” indefinitely – normally, this is heavily regulated, and the Ultimate has to be built up before it can be activated.

In the video, xGladd portrayed it as if he had used the Ultimate “just for fun” and only for a short time – at a viewer’s request during the stream. He claimed to have received “minimal loot, if any at all”.

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The streamer himself says, “I didn’t harm anyone.”

“They didn’t even know I was banned”

So how did xGladd react? In an initial video reacting to this explanation, xGladd was quite sassy. He explained that Anthem is a PvE game – in such games, he generally considers bans to be nonsensical.

He understands that he violated the terms of use, but he believes he didn’t gain any significant advantage. He doesn’t understand how he could have harmed anyone:

  • If anything, he harmed himself because he has less content to play.
  • Generally, it would be more helpful if he had the strong items, then he could help others.
  • The Storm bug had already been noticed in beta.
  • BioWare also has a communication problem – a dev only learned that xGladd was banned when he wrote him an email. They need to communicate better here.

This already suggests that preferential treatment was expected. Many players view it very critically when streamers are treated preferentially.

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After the rather sassy video, xGladd tweeted again a few hours later and then showed remorse. He now accepts that his actions have an influence on others, who might do things he shows in the stream.

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This is how the penalty looks: In the email, EA made it clear that they reviewed the case and reduced the penalty. xGladd’s permanent account ban became a “Two weeks” ban.

It has already expired, and xGladd can play again.

This is the delicate point: A delicate point in the video is certainly that xGladd emphasizes he wrote an email to a developer, and that developer didn’t know that the streamer was banned.

This already suggests that preferential treatment was expected. Many players view it very critically when streamers are treated preferentially.

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EA and BioWare’s response to: “Anthem crashes the PS4”

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

Anthem is currently facing some issues. EA has now commented on the serious crashing problem, which especially makes PS4 users worry about their console. We summarize the news for you.

This is what has happened so far: On April 3rd, MeinMMO and other media reported on the crashing issues that some players are currently experiencing in Anthem. According to some reports, this error occurs on Xbox One and PS4, but seems to be significantly more common on Sony’s console.

How EA is responding: Publisher Electronic Arts has now commented several times. In a support Twitter post, it says: “We are looking into this and need the data from your crash error reports when they are displayed to you.”

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EA is now collecting data in the official forum to address the issue. If the error occurs for you, please submit everything you see in the error message. Also, on Reddit, the support confirmed that they are working on the problem and want to find a solution quickly.

Crashing issues on consoles cause frustration

What exactly causes this error? Under certain circumstances, Anthem can not only crash but also cause the entire console to shut down. It is considered likely that the error occurs mainly when quitting Anthem directly using the “Close Application” option. The crash does not only lead to a shutdown of the console; it is more like pulling the plug.

In our comment section and on other platforms, some players even reported completely damaged consoles.

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My console is broken – what to do? Reddit user katcher12 writes that the error should not actually “destroy” consoles and has presented a possible workaround.

If your console does not start after experiencing such a crash, follow these steps:

  • Start the PS4 in safe mode (hold down the power button until it beeps twice). This cannot be done via the controller.
  • In safe mode, you should be able to select the “Restore Database” option.
  • Do not select Initialize, as this will erase all your data from the hard drive.

However, katcher12 warns against continuing to play despite the problems before the actual issue is resolved. The risk remains.

Is the tip helpful? Let us know in the comments.

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Is the cause known? Not yet. There are only speculations that the error may have occurred on PS4 in other games as well.

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Pokémon GO: Dialga vs Palkia – Who is better?

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

With the introduction of Dialga in Pokémon GO, the question now is how good the Pokémon is. We compare the legendary monster to its predecessor Palkia.

Why the comparison? Dialga has been available for battling in Pokémon GO for a few days now. When comparing it to Palkia, you find some parallels:

  • The stats are approximately equal
  • Both Pokémon are of Dragon type
  • They both belong to the Dimension Trio

In fact, Dialga and Palkia are similar in many ways. Therefore, they are ideal for comparison. We tell you which of the two Pokémon is better and in which you should invest your Stardust.

Dialga and Palkia – What legendary Pokémon can do

First, we compare the stats of the two Pokémon:

DialgaPalkia
Attack Value275280
Defense Value211215
HP Value205189
Max CP40383991
TypesDragon/SteelDragon/Water

How strong Dialga is

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This is what Dialga looks like.

This is what the stats mean for Dialga: The stats of Dialga are above average. Its attack value is extremely high and its other two stats allow Dialga to withstand a lot of damage.

This is the advantage of Dialga: The type combination makes Dialga so dangerous. Normally, you use Dragon Pokémon against other Dragons, as they are very effective. In turn, opponents are also very effective. You deal a lot of damage, but you also get defeated much faster.

Additionally, Dialga has the Steel type. Therefore, Dragon attacks against the Pokémon are not very effective. You can effectively hit Dragon Pokémon with Dialga, but you won’t get defeated quickly.

Dialga Pokemon GO
This is how Dialga was announced in Pokémon GO.

This is the disadvantage of Dialga: The moves do not exactly speak in Dialga’s favor. With Draco Meteor, the Pokémon learns a rather weak move and is therefore surpassed by competitors like Rayquaza or Dragonite.

How strong Palkia is

Palkia Pokemon GO
This is Palkia

This is what the stats of Palkia mean: The attack value of Palkia is among the top 10. With this, it can deal a lot of damage against almost any Pokémon. Its other stats are also good.

This is the advantage of Palkia: The legendary Pokémon is not only a strong Dragon attacker, but also a strong Water attacker. Although it does not have a Water-type fast move, it is among the Top 5 Water attackers.

This is the disadvantage of Palkia: Similar to Dialga, the moves are not good here either. If Palkia could learn Outrage, it would be the top attacker together with Rayquaza. Since it can only learn Draco Meteor, it is significantly weaker.

Conclusion – Which Pokémon is better?

This is what the comparison says: Actually, both Pokémon are a good choice. So if you have enough Stardust and candies, it doesn’t hurt to level both up.

However, both legendary Pokémon have their advantages. So it depends on the situation which Pokémon is better.

Palkia Pokemon GO
This is the announcement image of Palkia

Then Dialga is the better choice: If you want to use the Pokémon mainly against other Dragon Pokémon, Dialga is better. It simply can take more hits in this regard, and you save numerous potions. If you are low on potions and revives, then go with Dialga.

Then Palkia is the better choice: If you are looking for an all-rounder that deals solid damage against almost any Pokémon, then Palkia is the better choice. It also deals damage faster against other Dragon Pokémon. However, this also impacts the revives and potions. If you focus on speed and often raid in small groups, then Palkia is better.

At the end of March, a Grass event probably awaits us:

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Leak shows first Exotics in The Division 2, but fans celebrate something else

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 4 minutes

In The Division 2, a leak regarding exotic weapons has appeared. In addition to the Exotics, it also reveals a feature that impresses the agents.

Where does the leak come from? In the reddit forum, the user
IzayoiSakuya398 spoke up. He reports that he was able to return to the White House as an endgame character in the beta.

He does not reveal how he managed that. Normally, in the testing phases of The Division 2, one could only play an Invaded mission as an endgame character.

What did the user find? He writes that he was able to see quite a lot. Even a few cutscenes, which he does not want to spoil. Instead, he posted screenshots of exotic weapons, new characters, and a quite impressive shooting range.

Keep in mind that the following are screenshots from a leak. The information has not been officially confirmed. Nevertheless, a spoiler warning follows!

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If you don’t want to see spoilers, you should close your eyes now.

Images of exotic weapons in The Division 2

Where did he discover the Exotics? On a wall in the new shooting range of The Division 2, there apparently hang a few Exotics.

the division 2 exotic weapons

The exotic perks are not yet known.

This is an exotic assault rifle that you receive through the Elite Agents Pack (of the Ultimate Edition). It is called Ruthless and is an AK-47:

the division 2 exotic

Here is another exotic AK:

the division 2 exotic

This is an exotic SPAS-12 shotgun called Lullaby. It is available through the Capitol Defender Pack, which all pre-orderers receive:

the division 2 exotic

Another exotic SPAS-12:

the division 2 exotic

Here is a pretty handgun. It looks as if it is something you would take from a faction boss:

the division 2 exotic

This is an exotic M249 – a light machine gun:

the division 2 exotic

Here is an exotic P90 submachine gun:

the division 2 exotic

Finally, here is a pretty impressive piece. It is presumably a heavily modified M700 sniper:

the division 2 exotic

This is what is currently known about Exotics: We know from official sources that Exotics will be available in The Division 2 directly at launch. Soon after the release, more will be added and throughout Year 1, there will be further new Exotics.

Exotic weapons possess unique talents that are not yet known. It is only known that Exotics from The Division 1 will not return in The Division 2. And you can always equip only one exotic weapon.

An impressive gun range

The Exotics were actually not the highlight of the leak, but the new shooting range.

What is new about the shooting range? The leaker published this picture of the shooting range:

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From left to right you see

  • a section where you can test area damage,
  • next to it is a shooting range for precision (with moving targets that occasionally take cover),
  • next to it is a shooting range for DPS tests
  • and next to it is one for range tests.

Additionally, you can determine the “difficulty” of the targets. From a red to a yellow health bar, from normal to named enemies. This way, you see how strong your build is against all kinds of enemies:

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Next to the shooting ranges are displays that show your DPS output and the damage of your last shot.

Here’s how some agents react: The leaker himself writes that this shooting range is the biggest improvement in the game. People are also impressed in the comments.

“Wow, this sets a new standard for in-game shooting ranges for any game,” writes one. Another says that the shooting range looks awesome, and it alone is worth the price of The Division 2.

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Apex Legends after one month: What do you think of the battle royale hit?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Apex Legends has been on the market for almost exactly one month now. Some of our authors have already spent many hours in it, and you are also increasingly sharing your great experiences with us. Time for a quick survey.

Apex Legends released on February 4, 2019 suddenly and almost out of nowhere. After surviving its first month, it is still doing very well. No flop, no major issues. Instead, Apex Legends is exciting gamers and even captivating some of our authors, who normally don’t care for Battle Royale.

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Benedict is thrilled with Apex Legends.

How Apex Legends is Doing

According to new figures, Apex Legends is doing remarkably well. It has not only beaten Fortnite on Twitch, but is even more successful than Fortnite was at the same time after its release.

The latest player numbers show that Apex Legends is growing faster than Fortnite. Over 50 million players are now playing the new Battle Royale hit. Apex Legends has obviously struck a chord.

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The community is not only playing but also actively discussing the game. There is a whole meme culture around the worst weapon in Apex Legends. Fans are also sharing more and more information about the game:

Furthermore, the first Battle Pass together with the first season is set to release soon. According to new rumors, mid-March is targeted for the first Battle Pass. This should give Apex Legends an additional boost in popularity.

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A new legend, Octane, is likely to be released with the new season.

It’s Your Turn: How Good is Apex Legends?

After Apex Legends has achieved such performance in just one month, we now want to know from you: How much do you like Apex Legends?

How did you vote? How much have you played? Do you have suggestions on how Apex Legends can get even better? What do you feel is missing for the perfect game? Write us a comment or visit our Apex group on Facebook or the MeinMMO Discord to exchange ideas with us and other fans.

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Ninja says: Fortnite gets a new map – Samsung says: Just an island

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Soon there will be a new map for Fortnite. It will probably be exclusive to a Samsung event. Here are the details.

What do we know about the new map? In one of his streams, the popular Fortnite streamer Ninja announced that Fortnite players can expect a new map soon. However, not everyone can play on it.
The new map will be showcased for the first time at an event on March 16. It is unclear whether the map is only available at this event, or if it will also be incorporated into the game later.

In the stream, Ninja says: “I will travel to New York on March 16 to play with Jung Chanwoo from iKON. On a brand-new map exclusive to Fortnite. That’s right: A brand new map that was literally built for this event.” He also mentions that it is a “Siege map.” How that will look is unclear.

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Who can play on the map? It seems that only players on site can play on the new Fortnite map.

What kind of event is this? The collaboration between Samsung and Epic Games brings new content for Fortnite. Owners of a Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e will receive a new K-Pop skin and an emote.

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In New York, a special event will kick off where streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins will play Fortnite with members of the K-Pop band iKon.

The new iKONIK skin for Fortnite

In the stream, Ninja also showcased the new emote that owners of one of the Samsung Galaxy S10 models will receive.

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Samsung addresses questions about the new Fortnite map

The following questions remained unanswered: After the announcement in the stream, many players expected a new map on which they would play Battle Royale in Fortnite. However, Samsung has now clarified that it is a new island in Fortnite’s creative mode.

https://twitter.com/SamsungMobileUS/status/1102715296018849792

Will this problem also lead to disputes on the new map?

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„We were here first“ – Why Fortnite professionals argue about landing spots

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

After a tournament in Fortnite , a major discussion broke out on Twitter about a landing spot. A professional team accused another of intentionally changing their landing spot to disrupt them.

This is what the dispute is about: The Fortnite tournament in Katowice had already caused issues due to a bug, but now it is back in the spotlight.

The professional player “ZexRow” is accusing his opponents from Team OP Gaming of griefing. They are said to have intentionally chosen the same landing spot as ZexRow and his teammate, in order to target and disrupt them. At least, this is what ZexRow tweeted.

A dispute then broke out on Twitter between the two teams, and numerous viewers could follow the arguments.

This was ZexRow’s problem

This is how the tournament started: ZexRow and his teammate “Vinny1x” were leading the ranking on the first day of the duo tournament. On that day, they kept landing in Viking Village and could loot everything there alone. Thus, they were able to gather good resources at the start of the rounds.

ZexRow Fortnite Pro
The Fortnite pro ZexRow

This was the problem: On the second day of the duo tournament, things did not go well for the two pros, as they suddenly received visitors in Viking Village. The Korean duo from Team OP also landed at the same spot.

For ZexRow, this was a clear sign. The Koreans wanted to deliberately disrupt them and prevent the duo’s victory.

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This is how it went in the game: Indeed, the American duo was so disturbed by the presence of the Koreans that they lost several rounds. In the end, they also couldn’t achieve victory in the duo competition.

Why this is a problem: Professionals train their landing spots for weeks in advance. ZexRow and Vinny1x, as well as the Koreans, probably did the same. It is all the more surprising when a team changes their landing spot in the middle of the competition.

After all, this spot should not have been their favorite during training; otherwise, they would have landed there earlier.

Pros discussed on Twitter

The discussion among the professional teams was then conducted on Twitter. The tweets have since been deleted, but hundreds of users were able to follow the confrontation.

This is what ZexRow wrote: The American raised the topic there and accused the Koreans of griefing. They seemed to have it out for ZexRow and his teammate.

ZexRow deleted this tweet afterward. Source: Dexerto

This is what the Koreans replied: “Aimhero_o” from the Korean team responded: “We did not play well on the first day, so I watched the video from the day before. There, ZexRow and his colleague had free rein. That inspired me.” He also writes in another tweet that he landed there just to win. He had no other thoughts about it.

ZexRow backtracks: After some time had passed, ZexRow also spoke up again. He backtracked on his statement and understood the motives of the Koreans. He then deleted his tweets.

The numerous changes before tournaments make many pros upset:

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Black Desert launches on Xbox One – Launch trailer, price, download

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

The beautiful sandbox MMORPG Black Desert Online has finally been released on the console Xbox One. There are various versions and a cool launch trailer. All information about the launch, price, and download of Black Desert on Xbox One can be found here.

What is Black Desert Online? This game is a sandbox MMORPG from South Korea. It is set in a medieval fantasy world where you can freely develop in the best sandbox manner. There are numerous possibilities to build a trading network with housing and crafting.

Additionally, there is a cool action combat system and thrilling PvP battles in the endgame. Moreover, there is stunning graphics. Especially the customization options in the editor are enormous and are considered the best in the genre.

Who is Black Desert suitable for? If you appreciate free gameplay, action battles, solid grind, and PvP, then Black Desert is ideal for you. More information about the game and the target audience can be found here:

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When is Black Desert coming to Xbox One? The launch of Black Desert Online on the Microsoft console is today, on March 4, 2019. At the time of this news, the game is already available in the Microsoft Store.

What is the download size? According to the official Microsoft Store, Black Desert for Xbox One is supposed to be 32.74GB in size.

Where can I download Black Desert? A link to download the game can be found on the game’s page in the Microsoft Store.

How much does Black Desert cost? Black Desert Online is a Buy2Play game. This means you need to buy it once and can then play it indefinitely. There are four different editions:

  • Base Edition for €9.99: Game access only
  • Standard Edition for €29.99: Includes pet, 30 days of premium, and 500 pearls
  • Deluxe Edition for €49.99: 60 days of premium, 1,000 pearls, a Tier-3 horse, and horse gear
  • Ultimate Edition for €99.99: 90 days of premium, 3,000 pearls, a Tier-5 horse, horse gear, a wagon, an outfit, another pet, a horse flute, 30 XP scrolls, and a maid for housing
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The 4 editions and their contents.

What is included in the Xbox version? The version for Xbox is not on the same level as the PC version. There are only 6 classes. Additionally, regions like Mediah, Valencia, and Kamasilvia are missing. However, they are supposed to be added soon. This also applies to the classes that are still missing from the PC version.

The roadmap on the official site for the first half of 2019 will thus feature 4 new classes, world bosses, the regions Mediah, Valencia, and Kamasilvia, absolute skills, awakenings, and conquest wars in PvP.

Who participated in the beta will receive a special title.

What are the advantages of an Xbox One X? Those who play Black Desert on Xbox One X will receive 4K Ultra HDR support compared to the standard version, which should provide a better and sharper image.

What does Black Desert Online look like? If you want to see how the game looks in action, you can watch the trailer for the Xbox launch.

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There is also a funny live-action trailer featuring the cool editor.

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World’s largest WoW streamer finds his own streams silly, stops for now

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

World of Warcraft is temporarily losing its biggest streamer on Twitch. Asmongold needs a break and is quitting. And this, despite having announced that exactly this wouldn’t happen.

Why is Asmongold quitting? Asmongold is no longer satisfied with his own content. The world-renowned streamer has informed his fans in a video on Twitter.

He literally said that his last streams were “dog shit”. However, he does not want to deliver “dog shit”:

I don’t really know what I want to do. But the one thing I know I don’t want to do is sit around, be miserable, and produce shit content that everyone hates. Why should I do that?

Asmongold appears to be on the verge of tears in the video. It seems difficult for him to express these things and communicate them to his fans.

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How are his fans reacting? On Twitter, Asmongold receives a lot of support. His fans are trying to lift him up and offer support. Many of his followers are offering to do something with him to help him get back on his feet and find himself again, including other streamers.

On Reddit, where the clip was also posted, the criticism is already harsher. Asmongold is being attacked for complaining about having a job. He has so much money and has become a millionaire playing games. Many community members cannot understand his frustration.

His content is also being criticized. People agree with Asmongold that his latest content, especially regarding WoW, hasn’t been that good. The general sentiment, however, is to wish him luck for his future and hope that things will get better again.

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World of Warcraft was the main source for Asmongold’s streams.

Asmongold actually didn’t want to quit

This has been the situation so far: According to the statistics site SullyGnome, Asmongold is the largest WoW streamer in the world and was one of the biggest streamers overall last year, ranking 34th among the most-watched streamers:

Despite all the difficulties, he said he still wants to stream WoW, even though he wanted to give some other games a chance as well.

WoW Streamer Asmongold speechless title
Asmongold created incredible moments in WoW.

Where does the change come from? The announcement that he is quitting came as a surprise. At an earlier point, Asmongold had already lost interest in WoW and abruptly stopped his stream. However, afterward he stated that he wanted to continue.

Now, Asmongold talks in his Twitter video about having personally changed some time ago:

Imagine being someone who has played video games their entire life, cared about it, and suddenly it means nothing to you. That’s really quite strange.

There are also some voices saying that Asmongold simply wants to start a new chapter in his life. After having appeared frequently with his girlfriend, who also streams, it seems likely that he wants to spend more time with her.

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What’s next? Asmongold himself doesn’t know how things will go from here. He only said that his goal is to deliver good content and stream well again in an uncertain future.

I will come back, create content, stream, and everything will be fucking normal again. And God in heaven, I look forward to it more than you, I guarantee that.

Asmongold also referred to the upcoming WoW Classic, which he will probably only play if he’s streaming. However, he couldn’t say yet how long his break will be. He will get in touch when he knows.

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Asmongold – one of the most popular WoW streamers out there.

What do you think about the situation?

Another German streamer is apparently doing quite well, unlike Asmongold:

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Company designs women’s clothing for e-sports and it’s a dress

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

The gaming clothing company Cranium Apparel has developed a special collection for women in e-sports. However, the implementation of the idea was anything but clever. Now, there’s mockery and scorn from women.

What do the clothes look like? The British company Cranium Apparel recently presented a new collection. This is specifically tailored for women in professional e-sport gaming.

The clothes are short, sleeveless dresses made of “skin-friendly, high-quality polyester”. They were promoted with the slogan “Giving female gamers a new identity!”

https://twitter.com/CraniumApparel/status/1101830061055860741

In the announcement tweet from the manufacturer, it is mentioned:

“It is high time that we do something for female gamers who face so much headwind in the community. Stay strong… We respect you!”

Additionally, one should tag every female gamer one knows.

Female gamers are not impressed with the dress

This is how the clothes were received by the target group: The action from Cranium Apparel was not well received.

Esport host Eri Newman spoke up on Twitter with the following words:

“You shot yourselves in the foot with how you posted. Some might have gone for the apparel if you simply announced it, but to say that this dress gives female gamers identity is wrong and plain ignorant.”

Other female gamers are also not fond of the dress:

“We want to play, not do cheerleader exercises!”, a gamer mentioned on Twitter about the topic.

This is how the company wants to change course: Another gamer asked Cranium Apparel if women were even involved in the design of the dress:

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To that, they actually gave the honest answer: “Unfortunately not, but we are already asking the community for ideas.”

In response, Cranium Apparel promised to address these wishes soon.

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But apparently, at least a few female players had been consulted by the supposedly all-male team at Cranium about the outfit, and they had thought it was good. However, they will now reconsider the clothing.

https://twitter.com/TaliaMirai/status/1102430485681197056

Another gamer noted that dresses and skirts are not for every type of woman and certainly not identity-creating. Rather, it would be great if Cranium offered appropriate shirts, jerseys, and leggings for women.

Definitely also in plus sizes. And if it has to be a dress, then at least one with pockets!

In response, Cranium Apparel promised to address these wishes soon.

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Player discovers: Perk in Anthem does the opposite of what it’s supposed to do

Robert Albrecht Robert Albrecht Reading time 3 minutes

Found gear provides you with advantages in Anthem for various aspects of the game. However, a clever player has now found that this does not apply to all perks. One ability causes the exact opposite of what it is supposed to do.

What are perks on equipment items good for? Found weapons, components, and gear provide bonuses for various aspects in the game. This way, you can find more ammo, improve the damage of abilities, or charge faster.

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Perks on equipment are supposed to provide advantages like armor here

These perks are supposed to provide bonuses that make it easier for you to survive in the world of Anthem. However, for at least one aspect, this does not seem to be the case, as Redditor Sashweed found out after some tests. What is going on?

Which perk doesn’t work as it should? A certain perk reduces the time your Javelin needs to cool down after it has overheated. This happens when you fly too long without cooling your engines or if you stay in hover mode for too long.

An overheated Javelin is a useless Javelin

Especially annoying is an overheated Javelin in battle against titans. Their fire attacks can be devastating, especially at higher Grandmaster levels. You will be bound to the ground for a while and have to wait until your suit cools down enough for you to take to the skies again.

During this time, you are exposed and need to be especially cautious of your enemies. It only makes sense to want to reduce the cooling time.

Redditor Sashweed thought the same and added the corresponding perk to his gear. On paper, his suit should now cool down significantly faster than without the perks on his gear. Well, it should, but unfortunately, the exact opposite is the case.

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Very annoying when the Javelin is overheated – the fire rings of the titan

This is how the Redditor tested the cooling delay: Sashweed conducted two trials:

  • Once with corresponding perks that were supposed to reduce the cooling delay by a total of 35% and
  • once without corresponding perks on the gear

The result was the opposite of his expectation. The Javelin with perks took 20 seconds before the suit finally started to cool down. Without perks, it was only 12 seconds.

You can also watch the results of his tests in the following videos:

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Is this really a bug? Or is it even intended by BioWare? This question has also been raised by the Redditor. He does not want to rule out that this behavior might be intentional and that equipment can also be affected by negative effects.

This would, however, make little sense. Players would simply avoid equipment that comes with negative effects. Furthermore, there have been no other known cases where negative effects occur. “Luck” occupies a special position here, which in the opinion of many players simply has no benefit at all.

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What does this mean for me as a player? Stay away from equipment that has the corresponding perk unless all other stats on that gear are perfectly rolled or you have no alternative in your inventory.

Additionally, numbers in the low percentage range likely won’t be very noticeable. However, especially when fighting enemies that throw fire around, you need to get back in the air quickly in case of a hit.

Have you noticed this problem as well? Or do you generally avoid this perk?

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Get Destiny 2 ready for the new DLC content in just a few hours

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Already before the reveal of Season 6 of Destiny 2, Bungie announced that there would be opportunities for Guardians with a low Power level to quickly catch up and jump right into the new content. Now there are concrete details.

This is how Destiny 2 makes it easier to get into the new content: All Season Pass holders with a low Power level will have the opportunity to reach a Power level of 640 with little effort within the first few hours at the start of the new Season 6 on March 5.

The Power Surge Bounties, a type of catch-up mechanic, make this possible. This is to ensure that all Annual Pass holders are strong enough to tackle the new content.

With Power Surge Bounties to Power Level 640 – Here’s how

This is how the new Power Surge Bounties work: At the Wanderer, there will be four of these new Bounties. The requirement, in addition to the Annual Pass, is a character at level 50. The Power level of the character apparently does not play a significant role.

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With the help of these special Bounties, players should be able to safely and deliberately reach a Power level of 640 – chance is not a factor.

Upon completing a Bounty, you will receive two fixed items with a Power level of 640. By completing all four Bounties, you will receive a total of 5 armor pieces and 3 weapons for each slot – so a complete package at 640.

Thus, your Guardian is ready for new adventures – if you haven’t already overcome this hurdle.

By the way, the Power Surge Bounties are apparently quite simple. For example, completing a strike or killing 50 enemies was mentioned. The effort will therefore be very low.

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However, it is currently not known whether these Bounties are offered only for one character or ideally available for up to three characters.

This is behind this catch-up mechanic: This is meant to prevent Guardians from having to level for a long time and grind old content before they can start with the new content.

This was a problem for many players at the beginning of the first premium DLC “The Black Armory”. Many Guardians were excluded from the new DLC content for days or even weeks because they did not have the necessary Power level.

Bungie then nerfed the newly introduced Forge activity after just two days. However, Bungie stated that they learned from this mistake. The response now is the Power Surge Bounties.

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What about players without an Annual Pass? This change aims to prepare players for the new content under the Annual Pass, which requires a higher Power level.

However, Bungie has not yet revealed how high the recommended level is for the new content. But with 640, you are apparently ready.

However, Guardians who only own the base game do not have access to content that requires such a Power level (except for the Iron Banner).

Additionally, for players who only purchased the Forsaken expansion without the Annual Pass, there are basically no activities that go beyond the Forsaken level cap of 600. For them, this catch-up mechanic is therefore not really relevant.

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What do you think about this catch-up mechanic? A welcome opportunity to quickly catch up? Or absolutely uninteresting to you?

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Fortnite: Why Pros Complain About the Big ESL Tournament in Katowice

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale, a new client was used at the start of the big $500,000 ESL tournament in Katowice. This caused all sorts of bugs, glitches, and a lot of frustration!

What happened in Katowice? The big ESL tournament in Katowice (Poland) caused a lot of trouble and frustration for the participants. Due to many technical problems and bugs, some professionals were significantly hindered and fell far behind their capabilities.

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Among other things, the following problems occurred:

The famous professional NICKMERCS even experienced a complete system crash before the final round. But instead of restarting the game, the organizers just kept going. Even when 6 to 8 other players dropped out in solidarity, it seemed to be of no concern to the organizers.

Furthermore, the headsets either attacked the ears with static shocks or there was simply no sound to be heard.

Professionals complain about the catastrophic state of the game

The numerous errors and problems led to considerable anger among the affected professionals. After all, it was about a prize pool of well over $500,000, and as a participant, you do not want to deal with such unnecessary technical issues.

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“The event was not my best experience,” NICKMERCS remarked as the understatement of the week.

Why was the event so plagued by errors? The main reason for the many issues was likely the new game client of Season 8, which came to the servers fresh and likely without extensive testing just before the tournament. This was probably a very bad idea, as much frustration could have been avoided.

Even beforehand, many professionals were angry because, among other things, Season 8 arrived a day before the tournament started and removed popular loot locations from the professionals’ training.

Now these critical problems added to the mix.

Actually, Epic did not want to bring such actions anymore:

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Quickly farm outlaws in Anthem – here’s how it works

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

In Anthem, there are daily and weekly challenges that send you on the hunt for the various factions. One of them is the Outlaws, who appear relatively rarely. We show you how to farm them.

Why are Outlaws so important? For some reason, the Outlaws are the faction in Anthem that is encountered least frequently on missions and in free play. Nevertheless, they are part of the daily and weekly challenges that can be completed in the online game.

These tasks are of interest to many, as they reward you with crafting materials and coins. Therefore, we show you how to effectively farm Outlaws.

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You need to complete faction kills every week if you want rewards

There is a spawn trick to farm Outlaws

Here’s how you can farm Outlaws: This question has also been asked on Reddit. One method was posted there by User MrSuitss.

  • Go to the Necropolis dungeon in free play mode.
  • There are some Outlaws in this cave.
  • Only deal with the standard enemies with red health bars.
  • Leave at least one legendary enemy alive.
  • As long as it doesn’t die, the standard enemies will continue to spawn and you can leisurely increase your kill count.

Does this only work in free play? In theory, this can also be done in any mission where Outlaws appear. For example, if you have a target where you need to collect relics or echoes, you can simply ignore those and focus on farming the Outlaws.

As long as you do not complete the target, new enemies will continue to spawn and you can easily increase your count. However, this method is mainly suitable for fixed groups, where you can coordinate with friends.

Where are Outlaws? We show you a few locations

If you prefer to fly casually through the game world while farming Outlaws, we show you a few places in Bastion where you should encounter them.

Keep in mind that you can only be out in the map with random players or a fixed team. You might encounter other players.

The Necropolis

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The Necropolis

Where is the Necropolis? This dungeon is located east of the Great Falls gorge. You can find its exact location on your map.

In this dungeon, you can either apply the spawn method mentioned above or use it as a starting point for a farming route recommended by gamepur.com.

The Gorge

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The gorge is located at the northwestern edge of the Academy ruins. There, you can also apply the spawn method to farm the Outlaws.

Farming route for Outlaws

Most Outlaws are found by the Great Falls gorge and the Academy ruins. You can find random spawn points for Outlaws there.

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If you feel like it, you can start directly in the Necropolis or the gorge, take out all the Outlaws, and then head outside. There you can scour the Great Falls gorge and the Academy ruins.

In the Valley of Tarsis, you also have additional spawn points for Outlaws. Once you have completed the other areas, you can simply head there and continue searching.

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Complete Arcanist missions

If you prefer to deal with Outlaws while completing missions, Arcanist faction missions are particularly suitable. In these, you will more often encounter Outlaws.

This way, you can not only complete your weekly assignments but also collect loot with Legendary Contracts on the side.

With a bit of luck, you may also encounter Outlaws through world events. Our guide explains to you how world events work.

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The Division 2 gets significantly more of what was desperately missing in part 1

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 4 minutes

In The Division 2 you will continuously be provided with what was desperately awaited in The Division 1 after launch: story.

What was The Division 1 lacking? The first installment of The Division quickly ran out of narrative content.

While you could play nearly 20 story missions right at release, no new content was released in the following months and years that could satisfy players’ thirst for new stories.

There was a lack of supply of story missions.

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Faye remained injured forever, as the story did not progress

Story missions with unique action

That is why players wanted more story missions: In the first months after release, players criticized pretty much everything about The Division – the endgame, the Dark Zone, numerous balance issues, bugs, exploits, and glitches. However, the story missions were never criticized. In fact, it was often read on social media that the main missions were the best part of The Division.

There are several reasons for this:

  • They offered a varied action experience.
  • You fought against different factions, challenged their bosses, and learned more about their backgrounds.
  • The Division offered an exciting setting from the very beginning, where one wanted to experience a story. How did the virus outbreak happen? Who is responsible for it? The post-apocalyptic world was intriguing.
  • The story missions were cool designed with an eye for detail.
  • Moreover, the story missions were spared from major criticism, as balance issues in these pure PvE contents were not as significant as in the Dark Zone.
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Dark Zone in The Division 1

Why was there nothing more afterwards? In the following months, Massive had their hands full fixing the problems in the game. They also worked on the Dark Zone experience for a long time. And the expansions in year 1 only delivered new endgame modes like Underground, Survival Mode, or PvP.

Already with the first Underground DLC, it was criticized that it only supplied a mode where you just eliminated enemies. While Massive advertised a high replayability, this also meant that the mode contributed nothing to the story.

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With the following DLCs and years, the lack of story was not alleviated. A few new phone recordings could be discovered in the world, containing narrative content, but one waited in vain for a batch of fresh story missions.

This is how the agents reacted: As a result, there were frequent calls for Massive to finally introduce new missions.

In The Division 1, the developers could not keep up with this demand, but they are now taking this feedback into account for The Division 2.

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Agents in The Division 2

The Division 2 will continuously advance the story

This is how The Division 2 plans to do better: Right at launch on March 15, the second installment wants to offer you a lot of story. According to a product description, the campaign is expected to take around 40 hours, which is approximately double the scope of The Division 1.

Moreover, the main campaign does not mark the end of the story. Because then a new faction appears, the Black Tusk, with which the story continues in the endgame.

New story missions will also be delivered post-launch. The free expansions in year 1 will have narrative episodes that will advance the story.

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This is known about the story expansions:

  • In summer 2019, the episode “D.C. Outskirts: Expeditions” will be released. In it, you will explore the surrounding areas of Washington and hunt elite members of the Outcast and Black Tusk factions. In new play areas, you will fight for the liberation of the city. 2 new story missions have been announced.
  • In fall 2019, the episode “Pentagon: The Last Castle” will come. In it, you will enter the Pentagon and unveil secrets that lie in this protected labyrinth. It is said that there will be “more new main missions”.
  • In winter 2019, year 1 of The Division 2 will conclude and pave the way for “more exciting content”.
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Already before the first episode in the summer, two content updates will be released after the launch, where you will storm the Black Tusk stronghold and face the raid at the airport. Presumably, even these contents will be connected with narrative content.

By the way: If you own the paid year pass, you can play the narrative content earlier and even experience a bit more story than everyone else:

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Big story fans can even buy a book about The Division 2. You can find out what it’s about in the link.

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Guild Wars 2 does not bring a new expansion for the time being – Here’s what’s behind it

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

In August 2018, the developers of Guild Wars 2 announced that there would be no new expansion in the foreseeable future. Instead, they are focusing on the Living World, which is intended to bring the same content. However, the layoffs from last week now paint a different picture.

Update March 12, 2020: ArenaNet has now officially announced a third expansion. However, it is said to still be in the early stages of development.

The announcement of Living World Season 5: For the sixth anniversary, the developers released a video about Guild Wars 2, in which they informed players that they want to transition directly into another season after Living World Season 4.

At the same time, Game Director Mike Zadorojny emphasized that the content updates will also bring features that would otherwise only be reserved for an expansion.

These are the doubts of the community: Players reacted skeptically to this announcement. Expansions attract new players and are usually associated with a greater financial advantage.

In light of the current situation surrounding the layoffs, the community may have had reason for their doubts.

Why was an expansion rejected?

Many players wondered back in August why an expansion was decided against. The current events might provide an answer.

Too few developers for an expansion? Last week, ArenaNet experienced layoffs. The reason for this was a decline in revenues, but also delays in new projects.

These layoffs also affected some familiar faces from the Guild Wars 2 development. However, Game Director Zadorojny later stated that to compensate, some former developers are returning to Guild Wars 2.

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ArenaNet had a different focus: The studio behind Guild Wars 2 was apparently also working on several projects, from which employees were quietly pulled away.

Which projects these were exactly has not been disclosed so far. However, it is likely that these projects had an influence on the plans for Guild Wars 2.

Living World Season 5 is coming: However, even after the layoffs, the developers are sticking to their plans and continuing the story with a fifth season.

As it stands, we will have to do without an expansion for the entire year of 2019 and at least the first half of 2020.

Living World instead of expansion – Can this work?

What is the Living World? Every 2-4 months, Guild Wars 2 releases a content patch. These updates typically include:

  • A new map
  • New achievements and rewards
  • The continuation of the game’s story
  • Irregular innovations such as skins, legendary weapons, fractals, or raids

As these updates build upon each other narratively, they are collected in a season of the Living World.

Over the years, ArenaNet also changed the structure of the Living World. While in 2013/14 emphasis was placed on actual changes occurring on old maps, the story now progresses on new maps.

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This is what our author Alex thinks:

While I am a big fan of the Living World, the content of these seasons has never been able to compete with an expansion.

Differences between updates and expansions: While the Living World has a consistent structure of story and maps, expansions typically refresh with innovative ideas and a structure that flows from the first to the last map.

One reason for this could lie in the coordination of the teams. Guild Wars 2 has several teams for the Living World, who work closely together, but ultimately each works individually on the episodes.

The team for addons, on the other hand, develops the content together. This makes the expansions in Guild Wars 2 so far feel very coherent, while the Living World always seems a bit fragmented.

I found the transition between a season of the Living World and an expansion very pleasant. It built anticipation over two years for a completely new setting, while also allowing regular updates to be played in the meantime.

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This is the dilemma with new players: Moreover, it is difficult for new players to find their footing in the MMORPG or even to become aware of the game at all. An expansion always provides a good entry point and refocuses external attention on the game.

Conclusion: I hope that ArenaNet manages to produce a spectacular Living World Season 5 and keep existing players engaged. Afterwards, however, an expansion will be necessary, as this is the only way the game can stay afloat financially.

Currently, Guild Wars remains the only game of the studio, and in the long run, that is a big risk. Also for the remaining 250 developers.

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Apex Legends is growing faster than Fortnite did: So many are playing it now

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Apex Legends has announced its player count and interesting stats about pings, respawns, and care packages. Compared to Fortnite, Apex is clearly ahead here.

How many people play Apex Legends? Today, just one month after the launch of the free battle royale shooter Apex Legends, there are already 50 million players. The developers rightly celebrate this number.

Apex Legends was released without much advertising beforehand. Suddenly it was there and spread massively. After just eight hours, a million players were already playing. After 24 hours, 2.5 million players were on board.

How does Apex Legends compare to Fortnite? The Twitter account of Roundhill Investments shared a graphic for this comparison. Fortnite took about four months to reach 45 million players.

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However, one should also consider how Fortnite began in this comparison. Initially, it launched as a PvE game with “Save the World.” When the battle royale mode was released two months later, Fortnite became really popular. Since then, the player count has steadily grown and is now around 200 million. Recently, Fortnite celebrated a record of 7.6 million concurrent players.

What other numbers does Apex Legends reveal? The announcement of 50 million players was celebrated by Apex Legends with a highlight video. This shows strong and funny gameplay moments and reveals interesting statistics:

  • 50 million players are participating
  • 158 million finishers used
  • 1.23 billion ultimates activated
  • 31 billion pings placed
  • 170 million respawns
  • At least 16.5 million deathbox graves found
  • Plus 3 no-scope kills from the Apex Legends Grandpa

And they’re also poking fun at their meme weapon. In the “Kills with the Mozambique,” the counter runs down instead of up and stays at “1?” The developers show humor here, as the worst weapon in Apex Legends is celebrated the loudest by players.

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The video also discusses inspirations that can be found in the community of the game. These include many cool drawings and this player:

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Therefore, foldable phones will soon revolutionize MMO gaming in the West

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 4 minutes

Mobile gaming, apart from simple casual games, still holds a niche existence here. For many gamers, playing on a touchscreen is too fiddly. Our author Jürgen thinks this could soon change thanks to new foldable smartphones.

What is the problem with mobile gaming? Mobile gaming still struggles here. A quick round of casual games like Candy Crush and Clash of Clans as well as card games like Hearthstone are okay, but a large part of the target audience of gamers still can’t get excited about serious gaming. The reasons are manifold, but often you hear the following arguments:

  • “The controls are a complete mess on the touchpad; I can’t see anything because my fingers are in the way!”
  • “The screens are too small; you can’t see anything!”
  • “You can’t get a real gaming feeling on a mobile device!”
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It’s hard to shoot with fingers on the display.

Unlike in Asia, where the mobile networks are better and gamers seem to be less bothered by the technical limitations of mobile devices, mobile gaming has found little joy among “real” gamers here for the aforementioned reasons. They still prefer to game on consoles or PCs.

Or on specialized gaming handhelds, like the Nintendo Switch. After all, it has a larger display and controllers that are outside the screen.

However, a new technical innovation could soon change that.

Foldable Phones are the Future

This is how I wish for mobile gaming: I, Jürgen, love mobile gaming. I dream of a day when I can play every game irrespective of the platform, both at home on the PC and on the mobile device. Fortnite does this well, but how great would it be if that could happen for all games someday?

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But I am hindered by the same limitations I mentioned above, which make mobile gaming unpopular here in the West among the target audience.

That’s why I find foldable phones amazing: I became all the more interested when I heard about the first smartphones with foldable displays. “If this works, it could be really cool for mobile games!” were my immediate thoughts. Because the new displays can seemingly unfold without negative effects, effectively doubling the display size or even making it larger.

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With this, one would have the portability of a phone and the display size of a tablet in one.

However, gamers who want to play more than simple clicker games and card games are likely to get their money’s worth with foldable phones. In a video by tech expert Dave Lee on YouTube, a foldable phone of the brand Huawei Mate X is shown. The user plays a kind of MOBA game, which requires a lot of action and interaction. Looks like Arena of Valor.

The game looks like a typical mobile game on the folded phone. Nice, but far too unwieldy due to the relatively small display and fingers in the way.

However, when the device is unfolded to a proud 8 inches (the size of an iPad Mini 4), you can finally see properly what’s actually happening. The touchscreen controls are further down on the screen and can be operated without losing sight of the game.

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Thus, Dave Lee’s conclusion also sees foldable phones as well-suited for mobile gaming of high-quality titles. Check out the video starting at 0:50 to get an impression of what it might look like.

I see it the same way. With a high-quality device and a large foldable display, I could – assuming good mobile connectivity – also game high-quality shooters, MMORPGs, and MOBAs on the go, eliminating many of the disadvantages of mobile gaming.

That’s why it will take a while until mobile gaming takes off here: Unfortunately, the new foldable phones, like the mentioned Huawei Mate X or the brand new Samsung Galaxy Fold, are currently only attractive for early adopters with deep pockets. The devices cost around 2,000 euros and up and are likely to still have some teething problems in the first generation.

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But if foldable devices establish themselves fundamentally – and everything is currently pointing in that direction – then in a maximum of 2 years, once the third or even fourth generation of foldables hits the market, they should also become affordable for regular users.

And then effective mobile gaming of high-quality titles could finally establish itself here in the West and perhaps make my dream of limitless gaming come true.

But that’s my opinion. What do you think about foldable phones? Will they be the new standard and especially in gaming set new trends? Or do you not think much of such gimmicks and even less of mobile gaming?

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LoL finds new ways to keep players excited about skins even after 10 years

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In the MOBA LoL (League of Legends) players can now choose between 3 skins that should be developed. This say in decision is celebrated by many players.

LoL starts voting for a new skin The champion Tristana has been part of League of Legends since 2009. There are already 9 skins for the champion, but now another new look is to be created.

The developers from Riot Games offer players 3 skins to choose from. One of them will be the new Tristana skin. On the LoL homepage you can vote between:

LoL Tristana Skins Vote Overview
(From left) Candy Shock Tristana, Galactic Bounty Hunter Tristana, Little Demon Tristana
  • Candy Shock Tristana: Tristana wears a gum cannon with this colorful outfit
  • Galactic Bounty Hunter Tristana: This skin is less colorful and focuses more on an adventurous style
  • Little Demon Tristana: This is probably the complete opposite of the Candy Shock skin – Here Tristana looks really evil

Is this the first time that players can vote for a skin? No. About a year and a half ago, Riot Games held a vote for a skin. At that time, it was about the champion Illaoi. The winner was Steel Warrior Illaoi, and the skin was then developed.

LoL Illaoi Skin Steel Warrior
Steel Warrior Illaoi – Fans really wanted this skin

Where can you vote? On the official LoL website you can vote for the Tristana skin. To do this, you need a League of Legends account. Here you go to the vote on LeagueofLegends.com

Why is this important for LoL? Since the beginning of League of Legends in October 2009, players have been able to buy skins for champions. This year marks the 10th anniversary.

These are cosmetic changes that give heroes and abilities a new look. Such votes are creative ways to engage players for a new skin. This keeps players interested.

Rather than simply putting the skins in the shop, players have a say here. They feel like they have contributed to bringing a specific skin into the game.

These were the previous approaches: LoL has been doing cool actions for years to make skins appealing. For example, this music video, which exceeded all expectations:

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And here, the nerdiest LoL world champions introduced their skins to the players.

In the future, more cool ideas from Riot Games can be expected to engage players for new skins.

This is how players respond to the vote

On Reddit players are excited about having a say. The thread reached about 7,800 upvotes. In the top comments, you can read:

“That was unexpected, but nice that Riot is doing another skin vote. I really look forward to seeing what the forums want and how it will be implemented. Like they did with Illaoi.” writes user Spideraxe30.

Player OnlnyAnEssenceThief says: “I love these interactions with the community. Steel Warrior Illaoi turned out really well, and it really felt like a collaboration that people liked.”

SNSDave says: “Pretty cool! I’m glad they’re using the Illaoi system instead of ‘send us your ideas!'”

Other users say that there is now a war in the community. The skins are well received by the players, making it difficult to pick a clear favorite.

Which skin is currently the most popular? On the LoL website, you cannot see the interim results of the vote. Therefore, Reddit users created their own survey to see an unofficial result. According to that, Candy Shock Tristana seems to be in the lead. The survey shows how close the results have been so far on Reddit.

What do fans love about the Candy Shock skin? The small hat that Tristana wears with this skin is praised. Fans also imagine how Riot implements the skin. One player wishes that Tristana shoots with gum that hopefully comes in different colors.

Besides skins, LoL can also produce really good videos:

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