Fortnite: All challenges of week 1 (S8) and how to solve them

In week 1 of Season 8 in Fortnite , you should visit pirate camps, volcanoes, and a large face in the desert for the challenges. We will show you all the challenges.

Today marks the start of Season 8 in Fortnite, along with the first new challenges.

A lot has changed on the map of Fortnite. This also affects the challenges. You need to visit new locations.

Do you need the Battle Pass for the challenges? If you want to complete all 7 tasks from week 1, you need the Battle Pass. You could earn it last time. If you don’t have it yet, you need to pay the usual 950 V-Bucks. Without the Pass, you only have access to the 3 free tasks.

All challenges from week 1 in Season 8

The free challengesReward
Visit all pirate camps (7)5 stars
Search chests at Retail Row or Junk Junction (7)5 stars
Phase 1 (of 3): Deal damage with a shotgun and an explosive weapon in a match.3 stars
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The paid challengesReward
Visit a giant face in the desert, the jungle, and the snow (3)
5 stars
Use a geyser in different matches (5) 5 stars

Eliminate an opponent with a shotgun, an assault rifle, and an explosive weapon (3)

10 stars
Deal damage to a vehicle controlled by an opponent (200)
10 stars

Challenge 1: Visit all pirate camps (7)

What do I need to do? In our guide, we will show you all the pirate camps in Fortnite:

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Challenge 2: Search chests at Retail Row or Junk Junction (7)

What do I need to do? A typical collection task. Travel to these locations and search a total of 7 chests there. This does not have to be done in a single match.

Challenge 3: Deal damage with a shotgun and an explosive weapon in a match

What do I need to do? Grab the weapons mentioned and deal damage to opponents with them within a match. There are 3 different phases for this. So, quickly find at least one of the mentioned weapon types at the beginning of a match and shoot both at opponents. You do not have to eliminate them.

Challenge 4: Visit a giant face in the desert, the jungle, and the snow (3)

What do I need to do? In our guide, we will show you where to search.


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Fortnite Jungle Chest Treasure Captured
These guys have already visited the jungle and found a chest

Challenge 5: Use a volcano geyser in different matches (5)

What do I need to do? Volcano geysers are new in Season 8. When you walk over them, they will catapult you into the air. You need to use at least one geyser in 5 different matches.

Challenge 6: Eliminate an opponent with a shotgun, an assault rifle, and an explosive weapon (3)

What do I need to do? This task is a bit harder, because you need to take out opponents with the specified weapon types. If you play a few rounds, this should happen automatically. Make sure to have the mentioned weapon types in your loadout.

Challenge 7: Deal damage to a vehicle controlled by an opponent (200)

What do I need to do? Find a vehicle in a match that is being driven by an opponent. You need to deal a total of 200 damage to the vehicle.

All done? Then grab the secret star here:

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This is how The Division 2 will ensure that enemies no longer seem bulletproof

Massive wants to improve one of the most annoying aspects of the predecessor in The Division 2. Enemies should no longer feel like massive bullet sponges.

Many were bothered by this in the predecessor: Numerous agents who have already served in The Division 1 surely know this feeling all too well.

Here come heavily armored enemies with flamethrowers towards you, which you engage with several LMG magazines. In doing so, you barely manage to take down their shield.

The enemies, especially bosses, had so many health points and absorbed so many bullets that it would be enough for an entire army.

Many fans were annoyed by this situation – especially since The Division also claims to be a tactical cover shooter. Here, The Division 2 aims to improve.

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This is how The Division 2 aims to reduce the bullet sponge feeling

In an interview with GamesRadar, the Creative Director of The Division 2, Julian Gerighty, explained how they plan to reduce the bullet sponge feeling in the second part. They are working on a whole range of factors:

The health points: As Gerighty revealed, there will be more bosses in Division 2 with a reasonable number of health points. This means that you will generally no longer need to pump so much lead into the enemies as you did in the predecessor.

Extensive changes were already made in this area for the Open Beta, as shown in the relevant patch notes here.

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The time to kill: Additionally, the global time to kill has been adjusted. You will be able to kill enemies in The Division 2 much faster. However, they will also bring you down more quickly. This should emphasize the cover shooter aspect more.

The enemy animations: The many new enemy animations in The Division 2 also contribute to this. Especially the new hit and movement animations now help to reduce the bullet sponge feeling that comes with RPG elements.

Because even in other shooters, there are so-called bullet sponges, according to Gerighty. However, you often do not notice it as intensely because enemies sway or are pushed back when hit. This is now also the case in The Division 2.

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Skills: Some new skills, like the Chem-Launcher, are excellent for dealing with heavy enemies and eliminating them faster. This launcher can create a corrosive cloud that literally devours the enemy’s armor.

The new armor system: The Division 2 features a new, strategic armor system for enemies. For many enemies and bosses, certain body regions like arms, torso, and head are visibly armored.

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These armor components can still take a lot of damage, but there is now a clear reason for that – after all, it is armor.

And if you focus on it, the armor parts will eventually break, revealing a weak point where the enemy becomes vulnerable. If you concentrate on this spot, the enemy will quickly go down.

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Black Ops 4 gets a mode that many fans have wished for

Treyarch has announced a new playlist for the traditional multiplayer part of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 , which is likely to please fans of classic, grounded gameplay.

What happened? On February 27, Treyarch released a video in which the developers provide an update on the recently launched Operation Grand Heist.

In addition to numerous details about the Zombies and Blackout mode, some changes to the regular multiplayer were also discussed. In this context, a new multiplayer playlist was also briefly announced.

This is called Barebones and fulfills a significant wish of many fans, which some have been longing for since the launch of Black Ops 4.

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What do we know about the new Barebones playlist? Two aspects are supposed to distinguish this mode from the current multiplayer experience:

  • In this playlist, there will be no specialists. Players will not have special abilities or equipment available and will have to rely on their skills with the standard arsenal.
  • In the Barebones playlist, classic gameplay rules are supposed to apply. What this precisely means has not yet been explained by the developers.

When this playlist is supposed to go live is also not yet known. It is only certain that it will be introduced during the Operation Grand Heist, so within the next few months.

Black Ops 4 Blackout

What makes this mode so special? The special thing about this playlist is that it has emerged from community feedback.

There are numerous players who have never really warmed up to the futuristic specialist concept and instead prefer classic and more grounded multiplayer gameplay like in Black Ops 1 or the Modern Warfare series.

This part of the community has been almost begging Treyarch since launch to introduce a mode without specialists. Now it seems that these players will soon get their due as well.

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How are fans reacting: On Reddit and social media, this announcement is being received very positively. Many say that it is one of the best pieces of news since the launch of Black Ops 4 and that they can hardly wait to dive into the new playlist.

Numerous players wish that this mode will be permanently available and not just introduced as a limited-time playlist in Black Ops 4. There is also lively debate about what the “classic gameplay rules” could specifically mean.

Some players speculate that within this framework, for example, the killstreaks could return to scorestreaks or the score limits for certain modes could be lowered. Fans can also imagine a reduction in sprint speed or the exclusion of certain weapons and perks.

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What do you think of the upcoming Barebones playlist? Are you excited about a mode without specialists? Or are they indispensable for you?

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Battle Pass trailer for Season 8 in Fortnite shows 3 skins and cannons

The trailer for the Battle Pass from Season 8 in Fortnite is online. It showcases the 3 skins you receive and numerous other features that are coming with the new season.

Today, Season 8 launches in Fortnite, and alongside it, there is a new Battle Pass. As with every season, you also get 3 skins that are only available in this pass.

Fortnite presents these skins in the trailer and gives some interesting insights into the new game world of Fortnite. There will be cannons that you can use to launch yourself through the air.

Watch the trailer for the Battle Pass here

This is what you’ll see in the trailer: The video is full of crazy things and fits perfectly into the colorful world of Fortnite. New skins are running around everywhere, and the trailer promises one thing above all: A lot of action!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubAZGrDNqw4

These are the new skins: In this Battle Pass, 3 skins are waiting for you that you can only get with this pass. You will receive two of these skins immediately upon activating the pass. They are:

  • Blackheart
  • Hybrid

This is Blackheart: This skin resembles an evil pirate. The skin also wears an eye patch. Additionally, its entire body consists only of a bluish skeleton.

Blackheart Skin Fortnite
Blackheart

This is Hybrid: This outfit resembles a combat lizard. This ninja is portrayed as particularly quick and agile.

Hybrid Fortnite Skin
Hybrid

This skin is also available: If you upgrade the Battle Pass to the Battle Bundle, you’ll unlock another skin. This cowgirl will also be made available.

Cowgirl Skin Fortnite
You’ll only get this skin in the Battle Bundle

This is also included in the Battle Pass: In addition to the 3 skins, you’ll get over 100 cosmetics that you can unlock throughout the season. These include new emotes, wraps, and cute pets you can carry on your back.

This feature is new: The new Battle Pass also includes the “party assist” feature. Here, you can team up with friends to complete weekly challenges.

This is what the new Season 8 promises: The trailer is full of action. Soon, you’ll be able to play with cannons. These will launch you through the air, and you can even use them to destroy your opponents’ builds.

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This cannon will soon be waiting for you

Additionally, many more skins are running around in the trailer that will be added throughout the season. This also includes a banana that just appeared in the teaser.

When does Season 8 start? Today, February 28, Season 8 kicks off. The servers are already down for preparations.

More skins for the season have also been leaked:

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Blade & Soul now jumps on the battle royale train, confusing the fans

There is a lot happening in the MMORPG Blade & Soul. Not only has a major update been announced, but Battle Royale events are also planned. This should bring fresh wind to the online game. However, fans are showing some confusion.

New Quests and a Battle Royale Event are Coming

What does the new update bring? On March 13, an extensive update called “Legacy of the Hongmoon” will be released, introducing a number of new features:

  • The level cap will be raised from 55 to 60.
  • Each class will receive revised specializations.
  • New quests tell the story surrounding the Sanctum of Eternal Life, where you must help Master Chundoon defeat the evil forces terrorizing Gunwon City.
  • Lyn can take on the role of the Guardian class and wield the great sword.
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Lyn from Blade & Soul gets more possibilities with the new update.

What else is coming? The Battle Royale phenomenon will not pass by the MMORPG Blade & Soul either. However, you should not expect a permanent game mode. This is a temporary event titled “Islands of Vengeance.”

  • 20 players fight not only against each other but also against boss opponents.
  • You will need to collect boosts and tactically use your abilities.
  • The last survivor will receive exclusive rewards, fame, and honor.

More information about the “Islands of Vengeance” will be available soon. How often this event will take place is still unknown.

The first Battle Royale event will take place from March 13 to April 10.

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Players Would Like a Permanent Battle Royale Mode

This is how players are reacting: On Reddit, the community is discussing the update and the Battle Royale event. Many are wondering why Battle Royale is only being introduced as a temporary event and not as a permanent mode. For some, this decision does not make sense.

User avendurree23 is wondering: “I don’t understand why a Battle Royale mode should be time-limited.”

2019 is going to be an interesting year for Blade & Soul, as a new class and a shift to Unreal Engine 4 are also planned.

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Dataminer finds new quests in Pokémon GO – Is a battle event coming?

A dataminer has found some quests for a possible battle event in the code of Pokémon GO. We show you what it’s about.

This is how the quests were found: The dataminer Chrales regularly searches the code of Pokémon GO. For example, he discovered Eevee and Pikachu with flower crowns in the code before they were released.

This time, the dataminer came across 5 field researches that could all be related to an upcoming battle event. A battle event took place last year and it received a lot of appreciation.

These are the found field researches

Here is the title: The quests were found under the name “battle19”. Here, “battle” is likely to stand for a battle event and the 19 for the current year.

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Medicie also plays a role in the quests.

These quests are about: The following 5 field researches were found:

  • Catch X battle Pokémon
  • Catch X Meditie or Makuhita
  • Land X great throws in a row
  • Win X raids
  • Use a very effective charge attack in X raids or gym battles

When could the event come? There is no start time yet. Nevertheless, there is nothing standing in the way of the event in March. The current event for Pokémon Day ends in February. So far, no other event has been announced afterwards.

This is, however, just speculation for now. We have to wait and see what Niantic comes up with for the battle quests.

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Shiny Makuhita is also likely to be part of the event

This happened last year: Last year, Pokémon GO held a similar event for the first time. It was mainly about battling. There were double XP for raids and gym battles. Additionally, gym medals were golded faster.

Moreover, Shiny Makuhita and Meditie were introduced for the first time. These are likely to also play a role in the upcoming event if you look at the quests.

Currently, there are Latias and Palkia in raids. These raids are also increasingly common:

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Fortnite: Trailer for Season 8 shows pirates, volcano, and legendary treasure

In the new cinematic trailer for Season 8 of Fortnite , the developers show map changes and new content. Check it out!

What’s new? The start of Season 8 is just around the corner. The Fortnite developers are already showing players what Season 8 is all about with a cinematic video.

The video description on YouTube states that the powerful prisoner brought fire to Fortnite and its islands. Pirates, ninjas, and a shipload of new fighters will battle with new pirate cannons and discover legendary loot.

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This is what the trailer shows: The trailer features three groups who embark on a quest for a treasure marked on a treasure map.

A pirate sails in from the sea, towing two fish soldiers. They have a treasure map with them and want to travel to the marked X to collect the treasure.

But the Ice King from Season 7 also has such a treasure map and sees that something special might be waiting for him at the X. He is also towing two of his ice warriors and is heading to the indicated point.

New volcano on the map: The third group seeking the treasure consists of the prisoner and two of his followers. They are shooting from a volcano that is now on Fortnite’s map.

Fortnite Jungle Treasure Palm Beach Prisoner

Does Fortnite have a new biome? The marked spot that the groups are traveling to is in a jungle. There you can find palm trees, and the treasure chest is located on sandy ground. This is probably a new biome that awaits you in Season 8.

In line with the assumptions: Already through the teasers for Season 8 in Fortnite, it was assumed that S8 will have a pirate theme. The cinematic video shows that this assumption is correct.

First skins have already been leaked:

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Do you know about this secret medal in Anthem?

Depending on your playstyle, you can earn medals at the end of a mission in Anthem. In addition to the four known medals Soldier, Artillery, Executioner, and Sage, there seems to be a fifth medal: General Tarsis. What is special about this medal and how do you get it?

What do playstyle medals even mean? Depending on your performance during a mission, a stronghold, or in freeplay, you unlock feats that determine which medal you receive at the end.

The following playstyle medals are known:

  • Soldier – to unlock the Soldier, you need to defeat elite enemies and hit weak points
  • Artillery – Use as many instruments from your arsenal as possible to unlock the Artillery
  • Executioner – Kill legendary enemies and use your ultimate ability
  • Sage – Help other players, harvest resources, open treasure chests, and collect items in the world.
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The mission screen with your completed feats

Is there a fifth medal? Contributions on Reddit indicate that there may be a fifth medal: General Tarsis. Helena Tarsis was a general and leader of the Dawn Legion and is considered a legend in the game world. To unlock this medal, you probably need to
do a lot right in a mission.

How do you get the General Tarsis medal? Although the exact circumstances for obtaining the medal are not yet clear, you likely receive the General Tarsis medal if you complete all available feats in the game at gold level.

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General Tarsis medal in Anthem

This means you need to complete no less than 15 feats within a mission and also at gold level. A lengthy endeavor that will probably not be possible in regular missions.

In freeplay, however, you can do whatever you want and also have unlimited time. Here you can relatively stress-free earn all feats to unlock the General Tarsis medal.

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The feats in the menu of Anthem

What does this rare medal bring? Probably nothing at all. It only indicates which feats you have accomplished and how many experience points you receive. Consider it a challenge to earn the rarest medal in the game.

Have you already earned a General Tarsis medal?

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Fortnite: Patch Notes for Update 8.00 show the highlights of Season 8

In Fortnite today the big update 8.00 is coming. This brings Season 8 to Fortnite. We take a look at the patch notes in English and see the first highlights.

Here’s the background: As we have long suspected, Season 8 in Fortnite is themed around pirates: A monstrous volcano has erupted.

The “Prisoner” has gained new power and has caused this volcano to erupt. Now Fortnite belongs to the ninjas and pirates.

The Prisoner is behind the new Season 8

The highlights of the patch notes for Fortnite Battle Royale

New weapon: The pirate cannon is new. It fires cannonballs and players. They then fly through objects and hit with a bang.

Anyone struck directly by the cannonball (or a fired player) takes 100 damage. In a small radius around the impact, there are another 50 damage points.

You can prepare the cannon, aim, and fire it.

These items have disappeared from Fortnite:

  • The snowman
  • The ice grenade
  • The airplanes
  • The shopping cart
  • And the all-terrain vehicles
They are disappearing from Fortnite. The airplanes

There’s less good news about this weapon: You will find blue, purple, and orange assault rifles less frequently – but more often green and gray ones.

This is how Fortnite changes supply drops: Supply drops are now displayed on the map.

This is how Fortnite changes traps: Using traps will be more convenient. If you want to place a trap on a ceiling or wall, the underlying structure will automatically be built for the trap.

Fortnite map with new locations, lava, and geysers

New locations on the map: There are apparently new places on the map called “Lazy Lagoon” and “Sunny Steps”.

And there is also a huge volcano that has appeared on the map.

This is changing in gameplay:

  • There are new “geysers” in the game that can catapult players and vehicles into the sky.
  • Additionally, there is lava that deals 1 damage per touch. The lava will also make players jump off the surface.

This is what Fortnite takes from Apex Legends: And Epic took another look at world markers. Fans had wished for Fortnite to orient itself towards Apex Legends.

Players can now also “ping” in Fortnite. The world markers are now visible in the world and have been refined.

Friends become even more important in Fortnite

This is how Fortnite strengthens groups: Players can enable in Season 8 that other group members can help them complete challenges. This applies to daily and weekly challenges.

However, this only counts for “real group members” – not for people who are filled in.

These are the highlights of the patch notes for Save the World

This is the most important change: In the PvE mode of Fortnite “Save the World,” Epic has already announced that they want to make the hero selection much more complex. This system comes with today’s patch.

In the future, all decisions should become more important:

  • The commander (the main hero) defines the abilities and grants benefits
  • Up to 5 “side heroes” are in the support team. Their stats contribute to strengthening the main hero
  • There are also “class benefits” and “team benefits”
  • Mythic heroes will also become “more special” and grant access to new unique advantages

This is behind it: These are additional RPG and collection elements for Fortnite: Save the World. Players should be motivated to find “rare and powerful” heroes that then offer special benefits and feel different.

New mission type: With “Beta Storm” missions come 10-minute missions that will likely run in horde mode and go a bit quicker. Normally, missions last about 20 minutes.

This is how the world changes: “Plankerton” has received a new visual update and gives players a “coastal biome” to explore.

We will be focusing all day on MeinMMO on the new changes in Fortnite.

This is how you stay up to date with Fortnite: You can find even more news, stories, and guides about Fortnite on our Facebook page dedicated to Fortnite and its Battle Royale counterpart!

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Join the MeinMMO test of Anthem: What do you think of the action RPG?

The early access of Anthem has been live for a week now and with today’s launch, we want to know from you for the MeinMMO test: What do you think of Anthem so far?

What kind of test is this? This survey aims to establish a rating for Anthem based on the opinions of users from the MeinMMO community.

We have conducted such surveys with Red Dead Redemption 2 and Fallout 76.

With these surveys, we aim to give a voice to your opinions and, on the other hand, provide the fairest possible evaluation of Anthem from the players’ perspective.

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The survey will run for: As Anthem has been playable in early access for a week now, we will keep this survey open for a week to give newcomers time to get acclimated to the game.

However, since Anthem is an ongoing game that will receive updates in the future, we will conduct a follow-up survey after the upcoming update in March to capture long-term impressions.

The current survey ends on March 1st.

This is what Anthem aims to offer:

  • A vast mystical game world full of secrets
  • A deep story with interesting characters and player choice
  • A dynamic combat system where players can fully utilize their Javelin’s abilities and weapons
  • Multiple difficulty levels that players must overcome to improve their gear and builds
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How can I submit my feedback? In addition to voting, feel free to leave comments with your opinions.

Tell us what the most important aspects of Anthem are for you and how you found them. You can also share what you see as the pros and cons of the game. Comments can be as detailed as you wish.

Has Anthem already convinced you, or would you rather come back in a few months? Or maybe just stay away from it?

As in previous surveys, we will again include quotes from your comments in the evaluation next week.

This is how you can write your own review: You can also write and submit your own reviews of the game at our Anthem hub.

We will feature the best ones on our site, and you have the chance to win a 50€ Amazon voucher. More details will come later in a separate article.

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Here you can submit your reviews.

Please note that reviews consisting of only a few lines or purely bashing will not be accepted by us.

Vote now! Now it’s your turn: What do you think of Anthem? How do you like your first hours in the game?

You can rate it from 1 (absolutely unbearable garbage) to 10 (incredibly super fantastic El Supremo-Deluxe stuff with whipped cream on top).

If you can’t see the survey below, then check it out here:

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A:IR – This is what makes the classes of the new MMORPG special

There are MMORPGs that rely on traditional classes, and there are online role-playing games where you develop your hero freely based on skills. In the upcoming MMORPG A:IR – Ascent: Infinite Realms, the classes offer a unique feature.

What classes are there? In total, you can choose from five classes when creating your hero:

  • Warlord – This class fights at the front line and holds the enemies at bay with its untamed strength.
  • Assassin – This killer attacks from the shadows and causes devastating damage.
  • Elementalist – They master the power of the elements to tactically eliminate opponents.
  • Mystic – The healers support their group in battles.
  • Gunslinger – The ranged fighter is quick and keeps enemies at a distance.
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The Warlord is a class from the MMORPG A:IR and can be played in multiple ways.

What is special about these classes: While in many MMORPGs each class has a fixed role, you can play your hero in A:IR in multiple ways.

  • The Warlord, for example, is not defined as a tank but can also dive into the fray and deal significant damage.
  • The Mystic doesn’t have to be just the healer of the group but can also actively intervene in the events.
  • The Assassin fights from the shadows, but can also be deployed as a fast fighter at the front.

The developers of the MMORPG A:IR – Ascent Infinite Realm are currently still a bit tight-lipped about a detailed description of the classes and what exactly they can do. However, they want heroes to not be tied to a fixed play style but to be able to act flexibly. Moreover, each class can be male or female.

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An uncertain release

When will A:IR be released? Currently, it is not yet determined when we can play the MMORPG here in our country. A beta was planned for 2018 but had to be postponed. There is currently no date for when the testing phase will begin.

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Apex Legends: Leak reveals all abilities of the new legend Octane

The next playable legend of Apex Legends has been leaked. Apparently, Octane is waiting for us. However, his abilities are different than originally thought.

What can Octane? According to leaked files, the next hero is the already known Octane from previous leaks. His kit consists of the following three abilities:

  • “Swift Mend” (passive): Octane heals over time as long as he does not take damage.
  • “Adrenaline Junkie” (tactical): Octane moves 30% faster for 6 seconds. This costs 10% of his health. Octane cannot be slowed during this time.
  • “Launch Pad” (Ultimate): Octane deploys a jump pad that catapults players through the air.

The ability “Adrenaline Junkie” is the stimpack known from previous leaks. Contrary to previous assumptions, it provides a speed boost at the cost of health points, instead of healing himself or allies.

Where does the leak come from?

The image with Octane and his abilities was shown on reddit. Here, the user Mirage posted the above image without further details.

How reliable is the leak? The image likely comes from an Instagram page that has not yet been recognized for confirmed leaks on a larger scale. However, the image has appeared before on reddit under this account, and fans are a bit skeptical.

When will Octane be released? A release date has not been announced yet. However, it is likely that Octane will be the next legend if the image is real. He would presumably debut with the start of the first season of Apex Legends in March.

Apex Legends Roadmap

What does the community say about Octane?

The leak is already being discussed on reddit. The focus is more on Octane’s abilities than the legitimacy of the leak. Most fans already consider Octane’s abilities to be strong.

30% movement speed in combat is no joke. That will be strong and something Wraith can’t do.

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His ability to make himself faster at the cost of health should be balanced by his passive ability if he skillfully dodges bullets. Players compare this to Bangalore, who moves faster through her abilities when she is only being hit.

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Opinions range from “overpowered” to “too weak.” There is also talk and jokes about his hitbox, which has been discussed recently. Most players are just looking forward to a new legend.

What do you think of Octane?

Another hero has also been leaked, along with abilities:

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The Division 2 finally clarifies the question: Do you have to buy a large storage space?

For months, agents have been wondering whether it is possible to purchase additional inventory space in The Division 2 with an expensive edition costing over 100 Euros. Massive clears this up now.

This raises the question: When all the contents of the various editions of The Division 2 were revealed in August 2018, the Ultimate Edition surprised everyone with a special bonus content. It includes the “Elite Agent Pack,” which mentions additional inventory space:

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“Additional Inventory Space”

The Ultimate Edition costs a hefty 109.99 Euros, which is 50 Euros more than the Standard Edition and 10 Euros more than the Gold Edition, which also includes the Year 1 Pass. Otherwise, this Elite Agent Pack is only available in the Phoenix Shield Edition, which costs around 240 Euros.

This is what agents are discussing: Now the agents have been wondering for months whether the expensive Ultimate Edition will become a must-buy for those who do not want to struggle with a lack of inventory space. How many additional inventory slots do you get with it? How significant is this advantage?

In The Division 1, the too-small inventory was repeatedly criticized, which is why this is a sensitive topic in the community.

Massive is now answering these questions.

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Ultimate Edition grants early access to larger inventory

This is how many inventory slots you start with in The Division 2: Most of you will begin your agent journey in D.C. with 50 inventory slots. You can expand your inventory through a total of three upgrades during gameplay.

The three upgrade levels increase inventory capacity by 20, 30, and 50 slots. By playing, you collect SHD Tech, which you need to unlock perks. You also use SHD Tech to activate the inventory upgrades.

This is the maximum inventory size: In total, you can earn 150 inventory slots at the launch of The Division 2. 150 is the maximum for everyone – even for Ultimate Edition owners.

This advantage comes with the Ultimate Edition: The third inventory upgrade, which grants you 50 additional slots, is only available in the endgame starting from character level 30. With the Ultimate Edition, you have this third upgrade right from the start.

This means you start your agent journey with not 50, but 100 inventory slots. Furthermore, Massive emphasizes that the third upgrade is more expensive than most perks, allowing you to save a lot of SHD with the Ultimate Edition and activate other perks faster.

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This is what’s included in the Ultimate Edition

Do Ultimate Team owners now have “additional inventory slots”? At the start, they have 50 more inventory slots than the other agents. However, all players can earn these 50 inventory slots for free in the endgame. Therefore, the additional inventory slots are not exclusive to Ultimate Edition owners. Everyone can reach the same maximum.

All inventory expansions are free

This is what the developers say about further inventory upgrades: Massive states that further inventory capacities will not be monetized. If the available inventory size limits the gameplay experience, as there will be more and more new gear to earn during Year 1, appropriate measures will be taken. And these will be free for everyone.

However, cosmetic items will be monetized. You will find out how the microtransactions will look here:

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Fortnite: First skins for Season 8 leaked – This is what they look like

Today, on February 28, Season 8 of Fortnite Battle Royale begins. Skins have already been leaked that likely belong to the new Battle Pass.

Where does the leak come from? A player shared a photo of the new skins on Reddit. He took the photos from the dashboard of the Xbox version.

What does the leak show? It reveals 3 skins for Fortnite. In the foreground is a heroine with tattoos, in the background a masked ninja in a red outfit and, it seems, a dragon tattoo on the shoulder.

On the other side in the background, you can also see a kind of fighter wearing a tiger mask. Such a nod to a tiger was already made in Teaser 3 that Fortnite released prior to Season 8.

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Here you can see the skins from the leak – Source: Reddit

What are the names of the skins? Unfortunately, the names of the skins do not appear in the leak.

Do the skins fit the season theme? In Season 8, Fortnite seems to be all about pirates and water. This was hinted at with a pirate hook as a teaser and the words “X marks the spot”. So does the heroine in the foreground represent a pirate?

How do you unlock these skins? In new seasons of Fortnite, new skins are regularly activated in the game. These are sometimes unlocked through the Battle Pass. It is quite possible that one or more of the three shown characters can be earned through the Season 8 Battle Pass.

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When does it start? Season 8 will start today, on Thursday. From 10 AM, the servers will go into maintenance mode. During this time, the update will be applied. Just a few hours later, you should be able to jump into the new season.

Don’t miss any news: To stay well-informed about Season 8, you should keep an eye on our Facebook page for Fortnite. We report on everything you need to know.

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New balance patch for Overwatch nerfs many heroes

The latest update from the Overwatch PTR changes 7 heroes from Blizzard’s shooter. We reveal what changes are coming.

Although Blizzard just launched the PTR with the new hero Baptiste a few days ago, many changes are coming for Overwatch. In a forum post, Geoff Goodman explained what balancing changes will soon be tested. Numerous heroes are affected. We show you which characters are getting nerfs and which are getting buffs.

Overwatch PTR changes from February 28, 2019

The following hero changes will be included in the next update to the Overwatch PTR.

Junkrat

  • Grenade Launcher: Impact damage has been increased from 40 to 60 damage.
Overwatch Junkrat Explosion Jump

Lúcio

  • Speed Song: The effect has been reduced from 30% to 20%.
  • Amp It Up: The effect of the Speed Song has been reduced from 70% to 50%.
  • Wall Ride: While Lúcio rides along a wall, his movement speed increases by 40% (previously 20%).

McCree

  • Deadeye: The ability now starts generating bonus damage after 1.5 seconds (previously after 2.5 seconds).
Overwatch McCree Lore

Reaper

  • Passive: Self-healing from damage dealt has been reduced from 50% to 40%.

Symmetra

  • Photon Projector: The maximum damage of the primary fire is now reached 20% sooner.

Zarya

  • Particle Cannon: The damage radius of the alternate fire has been reduced from 2-3 to 1-2 (based on current energy level).
Overwatch Zarya

Zenyatta

  • Orb of Discord: The effect has been reduced from 30% to 25%.
  • Orb of Destruction: Damage has been increased from 46 to 48.

The community says: The majority of the planned changes are well received by the community. Many see the speed reduction for Lúcio as justified, and reducing Reaper’s self-healing also finds great support. Some complain about the buff to Junkrat, who has a bad reputation among many players.

Overall, the changes are perceived positively, although some players find them a bit hasty. It would be better to wait and see how Baptiste changes the game and then make adjustments.

Overwatch Zenyatta YinYang

When are the changes coming? The latest PTR update is supposed to be released today (February 28, 2019), but it could be delayed by a day, in which case it will be released tomorrow.

What do you think of these buffs and nerfs? Are they good and justified?

By the way, there was recently a hidden buff for Mercy:

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Anthem will improve the loot system soon

Players are currently dissatisfied with the loot in Anthem. Following the feedback, BioWare has now announced an update that is supposed to bring some changes.

What is wrong with the loot in Anthem? Players are currently dissatisfied with the loot in Anthem. This is due to the fact that items cannot be farmed specifically or that the activities hardly justify the value of the loot. Therefore, it is currently more sensible for players to repeat short activities in the game rather than tackle the more difficult and longer strongholds.

As Lead Producer Ben Irving reported in the Anthem subreddit, BioWare has acknowledged player feedback. Among other things, the following issues were raised:

  • Some inscriptions on equipment are nonsensical
  • Players have to receive multiple identical Masterwork items in order to get one “good” item
  • Players wish that Masterwork items drop more often
  • They want the functionality of Masterwork inscriptions to be changed so that they are “more useful”

BioWare is planning changes that are expected to take effect with an upcoming update on February 28 or March 1.

A smaller update was already released on February 28, but it is intended to fix other issues.

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Inscribed items on Masterwork items are supposed to become more useful soon.

What is going to change: The update is mainly intended to adjust the inscriptions in Anthem. This includes changes to the drop rates and crafting:

  • Inscriptions should now match the items they are on better. This refers to new items, not those currently in your vault.
  • Common (white) and uncommon items (green) will be removed from the loot table for pilots with maximum level 30.
  • The materials required to craft Masterwork items will be reduced from 25 Ember to 15 Ember.

Reason for the changes: Ben Irving further elaborates in his post on how the inscriptions currently work and how they are intended to function with the update. Currently, there is a large pool of inscriptions, but they are generic. Masterworks have four inscriptions: Major Primary, Minor Primary, Major Secondary, and Minor Secondary.

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Weapons and equipment are supposed to be more rewarding with the update.

With the change, the pool of inscriptions is intended to be reduced and related to the respective item. For instance, a pool for assault rifles is now planned, whereas previously there was only a general weapon pool.

Primary inscriptions are now focused on damage or survivability:

  • Each item-specific inscription (gear icon) should be beneficial for the item it is on.
  • Javelin-wide inscriptions (suit icon) affect overall Javelin damage or survivability.

What do you think about the changes? Can this update satisfy you, or do you wish for further changes?

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Fortnite down: Servers offline for maintenance – Update 8.0 brings Season 8

Today, on February 28, the new Season 8 starts in Fortnite. For this purpose, there will be server maintenance, Fortnite is down on all platforms
(PC/Mac, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, iOS, Android). When will the servers be shut down? When will they go back up?

What is happening today in Fortnite? With the upgrade of the game version to number 8.0, a new season in Fortnite: Battle Royale begins, which will present players with plenty of challenges again.

But fans of the PvE mode Save the World can also look forward to new content. However, before it starts, you will have to endure a server maintenance.

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Update 10:27 AM: The patch notes are now online! Here you can read the patch notes for Update 8.0 in Fortnite in German.

In the cinematic trailer, you can see the first changes to the map. There is a volcano and a jungle, along with new pirates.

Fortnite Pirates Title
Will the theme of the new Season 8 be pirates?

Fortnite servers will be shut down – when will they be back online?

When exactly will the server maintenance start? At 09:30 AM German time, you will no longer be able to start new matches. This is to ensure that there are no open games at the start of the downtime.

At 10:00 AM German time, the servers will finally be shut down. Fortnite will no longer be accessible.

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Will disappear during Season 8 – planes

When will the servers be back online? Epic itself indicates the maintenance duration to be 2 hours, so you should be able to start again by 12:00 PM.

If the maintenance duration unexpectedly extends or shortens, you will be informed as usual on MeinMMO. Just like the patch notes for the new game version 8.0, which we will make available on time for the start of the server downtime.

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The driftboard will remain in Fortnite for a while longer

Note: Epic has stated that you will need to download a larger update than usual today. So if you want to dive right back in, make sure to have a free internet connection!

These are the contents of the new Season 8 for Fortnite: Battle Royale: With a new season comes a new Battle Pass, which will bring many rewards again.

In fact, relatively little is known about the new season so far, which Epic has only hinted at with four teasers. Based on these teasers, the new theme will probably be “pirates”.

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This will probably no longer be possible in the new Season 8!

What will the new Season 8 bring for the Save the World mode? PvE players should also get their money’s worth. The new Season 8 brings a long-awaited feature: hero loadouts.

In addition, there will be a number of other improvements, as Epic announced on Reddit:

  • Quest rewards will now have fewer duplicate heroes
  • 8 new quests, each will bring a new hero as a reward
  • Among other things, you should be able to get event heroes that you missed this way.

In addition, there will probably be new content as well.

How to stay updated on Fortnite: You can find more news, stories, and guides about Fortnite on our Facebook page dedicated solely to Fortnite and its Battle Royale spin-off!

What do you think about it? Are you excited for the new Season 8? The first skins have already been leaked:

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Because he cheats: Aspiring pro loses contract in Apex Legends

A battle royale professional has squandered his chances for a professional team in Apex Legends. During a live stream session, he apparently actively used cheats. Other players noticed this and called him out for it.

Who is it about? It is about the (former) pro gamer ElmZero. ElmZero previously played competitively in other battle royale games like PUBG. Recently, he was offered a spot on the Apex Legends team by the eSports organization Zenith Esports.

This is how ElmZero was exposed: To prove his skills, ElmZero participated in some scrim matches. “Scrims” are planned matches between professionals to practice strategies and teamwork.

However, in these scrims, ElmZero apparently used cheats. Team Liquid professional Tanner “Rogue” Trabb, who plays for Team Liquid in the Blackout mode of Call of Duty Black Ops 4 , was the first to notice the suspicious behavior. He tweeted a striking scene where ElmZero hits too well with a Spitfire.

Shortly thereafter, former Paladins pro Envy also joined in. In another tweet, he pointed out that ElmZero hit flawlessly at a greater distance with a Wingman. Even though the Wingman is considered one of the best weapons according to pro Dizzy, this is rather unlikely.

https://twitter.com/TheBetterEnvy/status/1100279662528393216

As final evidence, recordings of ElmZero’s training that were also tweeted by Rogue followed. In these, it is seen that ElmZero’s accuracy is only about 29% and is certainly not as precise as shown in his videos.

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This is the situation now: ElmZero has deleted all of his clips from Twitch and also deactivated his Twitter account.

Zenith Esports announced in a tweet that all contact with ElmZero has been terminated and that the contract will not materialize. He will be excluded from the selection process and they thank the community for keeping an eye out.

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This is how the community reacts: The reactions to the entire situation are quite clear. Many fans find it shameful that a professional uses cheats and they want to draw attention to the fact that cheats and hacks are a problem not only in the professional scene but also in regular play.

However, particularly juicy is the detail that Zenith Esports should have known in advance that ElmZero had already been punished for using cheats in PUBG.

What is your take on this? For more news and info about the game, also visit our Apex Legends page on Facebook. Are you still looking for teammates? In our Apex group you will find people.

There are also bad news for those who have cheated the Twitch skin for Pathfinder:

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Ninja reveals how Fortnite captivated YouTubers and streamers with 3 skins

Twitch star Tyler “Ninja” Blevins provides insight into the backgrounds on Twitch and YouTube. He explains how Epic ensures that creators stay with Fortnite . With 3 special skins, the influencers earned a fortune.

This is how Epic binds Content Creators to Fortnite: Ultimately, it’s about money. What’s interesting is that the money doesn’t come from “direct payments,” such as prize money for tournaments, sponsorships, and advertising contracts.

Epic has found ways to indirectly involve YouTubers and streamers in the success of Fortnite, by ensuring that the “Content Creators” are “paid” by the fans.

Through 3 special skins and special deals, Epic ensured that the largest Content Creators in Fortnite got a huge piece of the pie.

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The two skin packs via Twitch made Ninja rich

This was the big hit: The big move by Epic took place back in March and May 2018. Back then, Epic Games partnered with online retailer Amazon and their streaming platform Twitch.

Players who signed up for a Prime subscription via Amazon could give a streamer a subscription and thus provide money on Twitch.

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This was the 1st Twitch Prime set back in March

The incredible power of Fortnite to influence players

Ninja says:

“There were two consecutive months when Fortnite had Twitch Prime skins. The power of Fortnite to make people do things for cosmetic items is incredible. I gained 230,000 subscribers in those two months.”

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How much money does a subscriber bring Ninja? A subscriber is worth at least $4.99 a month. Ninja gets at least half of that, often more – depending on what percentage he negotiated with Twitch.

250,000 subscribers would thus be worth over $500,000 a month. Since the deal lasted for several months, Ninja alone became a millionaire from these Twitch Prime deals.

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This is the 2nd set

Ninja pocketed the money because Fortnite players subscribed to receive two skin packs for Fortnite: The 1st and 2nd Fortnite Twitch Prime pack. This skin pack also included a “subscription” on Twitch that players could freely distribute.

This “free” subscription worth $5 was then donated to their favorite Content Creator. Ninja benefited significantly from this:

Ninja-Fortnite

A Heart Skin makes Creators happy

This was strong last time: Ninja further explains that a recent action by Epic was “golden” for him. Epic had already introduced the “Support a Creator” program back in October.

Players can then name a “Creator” in-game and the Creator receives 5% of the money the player spends in the Fortnite store for V-Bucks. But for a long time, this wasn’t significant; only recently did this program really take off.

Ninja says:

“An incredible thing that Epic Games did for Creators was that the Support-a-Creator code gives players a free skin. I have no idea if Epic will continue to do that. I’m just saying, I am almost at three million. That took off the moment they released a free Support-a-Creator skin.”

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What kind of skin was that? Epic had promised players a free skin back in February if they supported a Creator. This was evidently another rain of money for Creators like Ninja.

This skin brought Ninja another fortune

That’s why it’s important: Ninja and many other streamers have had issues with Epic lately since the Season 7 was perceived as weak: Things like the Boombox or the airplane distracted from the actual gameplay and diluted it in the eyes of streamers.

Additionally, a strong new competitor Apex Legends emerged.

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But as you can see here, it pays off for streamers and YouTubers to stay with Fortnite because they can monetize the game’s community more effectively through the indirect ways that Epic has cleverly integrated.

However, Apex Legends also knows these tricks. Recently, they offered a Twitch Prime package with a new skin.

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Oops! Pokémon GO let Snorlax spawn in nests – players cleaned out

Normally, Snorlax and Lapras are rarely found in the wild of Pokémon GO, but due to a bug, these monsters could be found everywhere in the world in nests.

Here’s how the bug occurred: Yesterday at 10 PM, the event around Pokémon Day started. During this, the nests changed as well. Pokémon from the 1st generation became more frequent in nests.

However, it seems that Niantic made a mistake, and rare Pokémon like Snorlax or evolutions like Jolteon got their own nests. This caused these Pokémon to spawn everywhere in parks and made them very easy to catch.

What are nests? Nests can be found in almost every park or green space. There, a species of Pokémon appears particularly frequently. Some Pokémon do not get nests. These include evolutions and rare Pokémon like Larvitar, Snorlax, or Dratini.

These Pokémon were affected

Which Pokémon spawned in nests? Not every monster was affected by this bug. The following Pokémon were found in nests:

Snorlax Nest Pokemon GO
Have you ever caught so many Snorlax in a row?
  • Snorlax
  • Lapras
  • Aerodactyl
  • Vaporeon
  • Jolteon
  • Flareon

This is how players found out: Many trainers were astonished when they had several rare Pokémon on their Nearby List right at the start of the event. On Reddit , they shared their findings, and it turned out that such nests appeared all over the world.

These are the highlights: It is particularly amusing when a Pokémon like Snorlax gathers in large numbers at one spot. This happened to “zeflind,” as he showed on Reddit:

Snorlax Nest Pokemon GO
The trainer surrounded by Snorlax

Eevee evolutions are very rare in the wild. Therefore, it is even funnier when you have 4 Vaporeon nearby:

Vaporeon Nest Pokemon GO
Four Vaporeon at once on the Nearby List

Even though it is just a small nest, Aerodactyl was also found in nests:

Aerodactyl Nest Pokemon GO
Jurassic Park in Pokémon GO

How long did this last? The whole fun did not last very long. It lasted only about an hour for lucky players to take advantage of these nests. Niantic fixed the bug and allowed other Pokémon to spawn in the parks.

Were you affected as well? Did you find such a nest?

Are you having trouble catching Eagle? We have tricks for you:

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