There are once again indications that Gearbox might announce the highly anticipated shooter Borderlands 3 at the PAX East 2019 gaming convention. However, fans shouldn’t jump for joy just yet, as there were previous instances where an announcement was expected and nothing happened.
How did this rumor come about? Gearbox itself stated via Twitter that it will be present at the PAX East 2019 gaming convention. The convention takes place from March 28 to 31 in Boston.
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There, during the one-hour “Gearbox Main Theater Show,” previously unseen things are expected to be presented, including surprises. Naturally, the community immediately jumped on it and is now hoping for an announcement of Borderlands 3.
It is quite possible that a completely different title will be presented.
Don’t get your hopes up too high
Why should fans remain skeptical? Even though the anticipation for Borderlands 3 is high, skepticism still prevails, which is something Gearbox itself has to answer for.
Before E3 2018, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford dropped mysterious hints that suggested a reveal of Borderlands 3 at the convention. But in the end, the game was not shown.
Also, before the Video Game Awards last December, there were tweets and hints that Borderlands 3 could be shown, which did not happen.
Accordingly, this new teaser should be taken with caution.
How are the players reacting? Discussions about this announcement are already taking place on Reddit. Many fans are getting hyped up again and hope for an announcement, while others mock it and some doubt that Borderlands 3 will be presented.
Quinnyluca writes: “Rule number 1: Don’t get your hopes up!”
In contrast, brandonmcgritle states: “This HAS to be it!”
What could Borderlands 3 be? There is much speculation about the shooter. Can it be played offline? Is Gearbox perhaps leaning more towards Destiny or The Division? How will the ratio between single-player and multiplayer turn out? Maybe we’ll learn more at the end of the month at PAX East… or maybe not.
Today marks the start of the Open Beta for The Division 2. You can find the start time, the download link for the beta, and all other information here. We will keep you updated in case of any issues.
Beta Start Time: It kicks off today, on March 1st, at 10 AM. The servers for the Open Beta will go online then, and you can get a feel for The Division 2.
Open Beta Start Live Updates: If the first testers are bombarded with Delta Errors or other error messages right at the beginning, you will find out here. We will start the beta on time at 10 AM and keep you updated on how things are going.
10 AM: The servers are online on time. When you log in, a small patch will be installed in the game. At the start, you can choose the language, the font size, the subtitles, and the brightness. Create your character and let’s go.
10:07 AM: We are in the game. Reddit is also excited that everything works perfectly. Massive just tweeted that the servers are now successfully online. Have fun. If you experience any issues, let us know in the comments.
10:28 AM: The first errors are appearing. A few PC users on Reddit report seeing a black screen. Additionally, there may be no enemies spawning during the first fight outside the White House. To resolve the issue, you should head to the White House, go up the stairs, and open the door to trigger the cutscene. After that, everything continues normally:
Find and open this door if you have the problem
If you log out and back in, the problem may also be resolved.
10:43 AM: First DELTA-01 errors are occurring when some agents try to log in. Massive is investigating the issue and advises trying to log in again later. Update: The issue should now be resolved.
12:30 PM: Several bugs have been reported by users, such as sound issues, graphics issues, UI issues, or Delta-03 error codes.
1:45 PM: If you are looking for some tips regarding the Open Beta, you will find them here:
What you need to know about the Beta Download and Preload – PS4, Xbox One, PC
Is there a preload? Yes, you could download and install the Open Beta since yesterday.
Download for PS4: Search for “The Division 2 Open Beta” in the PlayStation Store and download it.
Download for Xbox One: Search for “The Division 2 Open Beta” in the Store and download it.
Download for PC: Sign in to Uplay and go to the Games tab. Search for “The Division 2 Open Beta”. Start the download or the preload.
Ingame scene from the beta
Depending on the platform, the beta is approximately 45GB in size. If you still have the Private Beta installed, you only need to download an update (which is already available) to play the Open Beta.
Do you need PS Plus? According to Ubisoft support, you do not need PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold to play the Open Beta solo. However, a membership is required for all online features, such as multiplayer or co-op. Users report that the memberships are required for the download.
Contents of The Division 2 Open Beta
This content is available in the beta:
The two main missions that were also available in the Private Beta. They are called Hotel Grand Washington and Jefferson Trade Center. Additionally, there is a new mission called “Viewpoint Museum”, where you will fight against the True Sons.
An Invaded Mission that provides insights into the endgame. You can play it once you have completed the “Jefferson Trade Center” mission. Now log out and choose one of three unlocked level 30 agents. In the Invaded Mission, the Black Tusk attack – an endgame faction that really brings out the big guns.
The three specializations are playable in this Invaded Mission. They include the survival specialist, the demolition expert, and the sharpshooter, each bringing unique weapons and special skills.
Five side missions
The eastern Dark Zone – a PvEvP area. You first need to play a mission to be introduced to the Dark Zone. Once you have completed the “Jefferson Trade Center” mission, you will find the mission with Senait Ezera in the White House.
The level cap is raised to 8. In the Private Beta, it was 7.
There is another skill: The chem launcher, which allows you to shoot flammable gas or sticky foam.
The difficulty has been adjusted in both regular and endgame missions.
Additionally, several bugs have been fixed and improvements have been made. NPC animations have been enhanced and “Agent calls for backup” messages have been reduced.
Is the Open Beta worth it for me?
The Open Beta is worth it for you,
If you want to help Massive ensure a smooth release for The Division 2 by stress-testing the servers now during the beta.
If you want to experience the new main mission in advance, try the chem launcher early, and see how well the performance of the Open Beta is – especially compared to the Private Beta, which had many bugs.
If you want to earn rewards for the main game. These are the rewards you can earn in the beta:
Will progress from the Private Beta carry over? No, you must start a new character. In the Open Beta, you only have pre-made character models to choose from, and you cannot customize the agent’s appearance. That changes in the main game.
These are the system requirements for PC
Minimum system requirements – 1080p | 30 FPS
OS: Windows 7 | 8 | 10
CPU: AMD FX-6350 | Intel Core i5-2500K
RAM: 8 GB
GPU: AMD Radeon R9 270 | Nvidia Geforce GTX 670
VRAM: 2 GB
DirectX: DirectX 11 | 12
The Division 2: Recommended system requirements – 1080p | 60 FPS
OS: Windows 7 | 8 | 10
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | Intel Core i7-4790
RAM: 8 GB
GPU: AMD RX 480 | Nvidia Geforce GTX 970
VRAM: 4 GB
DirectX: DirectX 11 | 12
The Division 2: High-End system requirements – 1440p | 60 FPS
The new legendary boss Dialga challenges trainers in arenas of Pokémon GO. We will show you what you need to know to counter and defeat the boss.
Who is it? Dialga is a Steel and Dragon-type Pokémon. It forms the Temporal Trio together with Palkia and Giratina .
How strong is Dialga? As a raid boss, Dialga has 53,394 CP. After capture, it has 2,217 to 2,307 CP. With weather boost, it ranges from 2,771 to 2,884 battle points.
How many trainers do you need? If you have a very strong counter team and have already reached level 40, you could beat Dialga with two people. Weather boosts help a lot in this case. Without such a top team, you should be able to defeat Dialga with 3-7 people if you use counter Pokémon.
The top counter against Dialga – Machoke! Source: PokéWiki
What counters should you use? Dialga is particularly vulnerable to Fighting and Ground-type Pokémon. The top counter is a Machoke with a moveset of Counter and Dynamic Punch.
However, even if you don’t have a Machoke, there are many other strong counters:
Pokémon
Attacks
Machoke
Counter and Dynamic Punch
Throh
Counter and Dynamic Punch
Hariyama
Counter and Dynamic Punch
Groudon (especially strong in sunny weather)
Mud Shot and Earthquake
Lucario
Counter and Close Combat
Toxicroak
Counter and Dynamic Punch
Scizor
Counter and Close Combat
Emboar
Counter and Focus Blast
Rhyperior
Mud Slap and Earthquake
Mamoswine
Mud Slap and Steamroller
Mewtwo
Psycho Cut and Focus Blast
In the following graphic, you can get an overview of the best counters and the base stats of Dialga. The image is shared by Reddit user Kryd0s with the community of TheSilphRoad on Reddit:
How long will Dialga be in Pokémon GO? The new opponent arrives on March 1 at 10 PM in Pokémon GO. This means we will see it in raids in Germany starting March 2. Dialga will remain in the game until March 28.
Trainers are wishing for a special boss to come back:
As announced, Anthem is revising its loot. The update has now been deployed, and we summarize the changes for you.
This is in the patch: In the subreddit for Anthem , developer Bioware has published a brief summary of the changes.
The changes primarily affect the loot in Anthem. The criticism of the gear so far has been that the inscriptions rarely matched the respective item and often provided no benefits.
These are the changes: Strictly speaking, this patch is merely a hotfix. You do not need to download anything; the changes have been applied server-side.
Items will no longer have inscriptions that do not match this specific item. This only affects items you find after the hotfix. Your existing gear will remain as it is.
The Ember costs for Masterwork items have been reduced from 25 to 15. The costs of the other materials have also been reduced.
Work is still being done on a change that was previously announced. Common (gray) and uncommon loot (green) is still dropping even when the maximum level 30 is reached.
This was intended to be changed with the update, but it was not successful. However, this change should follow as soon as possible.
Have you found new loot yet? You can find the best inscriptions in our guide:
A Javelin in Anthem that could be a “Toy Story” figure? That’s quite possible, as a player now presents in a small guide. This is how your Javelin looks like an action figure.
This is shown by the guide: In the Subreddit for Anthem, the player ThirstyWalter1 published a mini-guide that gives you tips on coloring your Javelin. He was inspired by the Disney movie Toy Story and chose the colors so that his Javelin looks like a toy from the film.
What is Toy Story? Toy Story is one of the most popular and successful animated films, revolving around toys that come to life. There are currently a total of 4 parts.
Besides a video, the player shows several color schemes he used for designing his Javelins. This is how you can make your Javelins look like a “Toy Story” toy in 3 easy steps.
Create a Toy Javelin
Step 1: Choose the material “Hardened Plastic” for all parts of your Javelin.
Step 2: Choose 3 colors from the color scheme of the Toy Story movies published by Disney that you want to use.
If you want to choose your own colors, ThirstyWalter recommends selecting colors from this segment:
When selecting colors, ThirstyWalter1 follows these rules:
Choose 2 colors from yellow, red, blue, and white. You can also choose other shades similar to these colors, such as turquoise instead of blue.
Then select a third color adjacent to one of the already selected colors on the color wheel.
As an example, ThirstyWalter1 posted this image:
Once you have completed this, proceed to Step 3: “Sit back and be an action figure in Anthem.”.
Although you cannot recreate a character from the movie with this method, its Colossus could easily pass as a figure from the universe. Players agree on this.
This is what ThirstyWalter1’s example looks like
The right colors for your Javelins
This is how the community reacts: The Toy Story guide received a warm reception on Reddit with over 700 upvotes. The user corruptedstudent even found and published the RGB values for the Toy Story colors there.
These are the colors from top to bottom:
167, 68, 39
250, 199, 146
163, 186, 76
153, 94, 152
230, 63, 63
248, 212, 2
249, 139, 90
234, 79, 73
1, 144, 230
250, 206, 227
The user InfiniteShwifty posted an image of his Colossus modeled after the Toy Story figure Buzz Lightyear:
Many players found the guide so cool that they asked for other possible combinations.
The next day, ThirstyWalter1 published an even more detailed guide explaining the right color choices. You can check out the guide yourself if you are looking for more inspiration.
What do you think? Do you have fun editing your Javelin?
We also have a guide for you on coloring your Javelins:
In Season 6 of Destiny 2, there will be new pinnacle weapons that guardians can earn. Bungie has now detailed the new guns.
Just days before the start of the new season, Bungie has finally revealed what guardians can expect in the coming months. Among other things, fans can look forward to three additional pinnacle weapons that can be earned starting March 5, expanding the current arsenal. We explain what these weapons are and what they can do.
These are the pinnacle weapons for Season 6
As in the Season of the Forge, there will be one pinnacle weapon each for the Vanguard, for PvP, and for the Gambit mode, which can be earned through their respective activities.
However, Bungie has unfortunately not yet revealed in detail what needs to be done to obtain the new guns.
What are pinnacle weapons? These are special, legendary guns that are among the best weapons Destiny 2 has to offer. They have special powerful perks that are almost as strong as those of exotic weapons.
The path to these weapons involves lengthy, complex quests. One must master numerous challenging tasks in various areas of the game to obtain these top weapons.
Pinnacle weapon of the Vanguard – Oxygen SG3
What kind of weapon is this? The new pinnacle weapon of the Vanguard is a precision scout rifle with solar damage.
What can the weapon do? The unique perk of the Oxygen SG3 is called Meganeura. This causes the Dragonfly perk (precision kills create an elemental damage explosion) to do more damage. This damage is increased based on the number of precision hits landed beforehand.
This new weapon aims to revitalize and effectively enhance the combination of scout rifles and the Dragonfly perk (Fireball in Destiny 1).
Pinnacle weapon of the Crucible – The Recluse
What kind of weapon is this?The new top weapon for the Crucible is a lightweight submachine gun with void damage.
What can the weapon do? Its special perk, Mastery, improves kills with any weapon for a short time, increasing the damage of The Recluse.
Submachine guns currently have a tough standing in Destiny 2, with few exceptions. Against shotguns, hand cannons, and even auto rifles, they often come up short at close range. With the new Mastery perk, this is set to change. The weapon should fit into any loadout and be competitive.
Pinnacle weapon for Gambit – 21% Delirium
What kind of weapon is this?The 21% Delirium is a rapid-fire machine gun with arc damage.
What can the weapon do? Its unique perk is called Kill-Tracker. This increases the damage of 21% Delirium with each kill, until the MG is stowed or reloaded.
This weapon is actually the first rapid-fire machine gun in Destiny 2. Moreover, it employs one of the new perks from Season 6, which is called Overflow, and can further expand the magazine size of the weapon.
As announced, Bungie has now revealed what Guardians can expect in Destiny 2 starting March. In a ViDoc, the studio presented the content for the new Season 6.
Many Guardians have been waiting for this. Bungie provided further details on the season of the Drifter during a developer commentary. In addition to the ViDoc, the studio has released an updated version of the roadmap. Here’s what Guardians can expect in Season 6.
These contents will be available to all owners of Destiny 2
The season of the Drifter is supposed to offer something for all Guardians – regardless of Forsaken or the annual pass.
Here’s what all Guardians can expect in Season 6:
A new exotic quest: The content and scope of the quest are not known
New cosmetic rewards
New Triumphs and Lore
New rank rewards
New pinnacle weapons for Crucible (SMG) and Vanguard (Scout Rifle) and Gambit (heavy machine gun)
Iron Banner
Arc Week from April 9 to April 16. This new activity has not yet been detailed
The spring event “The Revelry.” It takes place in the Verdant Forest and offers its own armor sets. The event runs from April 16 to May 6.
These contents are available for all owners of Destiny 2: Forsaken
Players who have purchased the Forsaken expansion in addition to the base game will receive the following content, apart from the free contents:
Private matches for the Gambit Mode starting March 5
Two new maps for the Gambit Mode: New Arcadia and Overboard
Increase of the Power Level cap by 50 levels to 700
By the way: For all Forsaken owners who may be falling behind in their Power Level, there will be a way to quickly catch up to Power Level 640.
Once your character reaches level 50, you can accept Power Surge bounties from the Drifter. These are meant to prepare you for the new content within the first 1-2 hours.
These contents are available for all Annual Pass owners
All Guardians who purchased the Forsaken Annual Pass will receive additional content in the form of the second premium DLC “The Joker’s Wildcard.”
The first premium content is expected to launch concurrently with the start of the new season on March 5. Here’s what the premium content for Season 6 looks like:
Gambit Prime. This is a new mode for Gambit
Reckoning, a new PvE pinnacle activity that is associated with Gambit Prime and played interchangeably with it. Reckoning will go live for the first time on March 5
Gambit Prime private matches including new maps starting April 2
Invitations of the Nine, formerly known as Xur bounties, are meant to familiarize you with the Nine. You can secure new lore and powerful rewards over the course of nine weeks.
Loyalty quest: This is the previously announced “The Joker’s Wildcard” quest. There you must choose to side with either the Vanguard or the Drifter. Depending on your choice, you will experience this quest from a different perspective
New additional lore and Triumphs
New Exotics
How does Gambit Prime work?
This new mode represents a kind of evolution of the original Gambit. There is only one intense round, new gameplay mechanics, exclusive weapons and armors. These come with special perks that are designed for four different roles in Gambit and promote different playstyles.
Gambit Prime is played interchangeably with the Reckoning mode. In Reckoning, it’s against the clock and waves of enemies, where you can earn rewards like the Prime armor pieces, which you can then bring into the Prime mode and use there. Reckoning will be gradually unlocked over a total of 3 tiers.
You can find an overview of the new seasonal contents here:
You can watch the ViDoc with the developer commentary here:
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In Season 6 of Destiny 2, the Nine play an important role. You will soon receive an invitation from them if you own the Annual Pass.
Who are the Nine? So far, little is known about the Nine. They are said to be the rulers of the Jovians, the worlds beyond the asteroid belt of the solar system. Additionally, it is known that they live in an “Unknown Space” – a kind of alternative dimension.
Until now, the Guardians have made contact with them through the Agents of the Nine, with the most well-known agent being the Exotic dealer Xur. In Season 6 of Destiny 2, we will learn more about the mysterious Nine.
What are the Nine doing in Season 6? Bungie reveals that the Drifter – the Gambit Overseer – is entering into a dangerous alliance with the Nine. The Guardians will encounter the Nine in Season 6 in two ways:
You will receive invitations from the Nine from Xur
You will enter the Unknown Space of the Nine – where you will play a new PvE mode called “Settlement”.
Xur has something for Annual Pass holders soon
This is what the invitations of the Nine are about
These are the invitations of the Nine: The invitations of the Nine are game content that will only be available to Annual Pass holders. So far, they have been referred to as “Xur Bounties”, but they are officially called “Invitations of the Nine”.
These invitations will delve deeper into the Nine and their mysterious place in the universe.
When will I receive the first invitation? It starts on March 15. That’s a Friday. Xur will bring this invitation as soon as he appears. You will then need to complete certain tasks. The invitation will then turn into a bounty called “Into the Unknown”. Each of these bounties can be completed once per character. Every week – for nine weeks – there will be a new invitation.
What are the rewards for this? Through the invitations, you will gain new lore and powerful rewards, according to Bungie. The rewards will not be specified further.
Here you will play Settlement
Settlement as a new, fast-paced PvE mode
When does the mode “Settlement” start? It is a mode that has multiple stages. The stages will be unlocked gradually:
On March 5, right at the start of Season 6, Settlement Stage 1 begins.
Stage 2 starts on March 8
Stage 3 starts on March 15. This is also the day the invitations of the Nine begin.
Who can play Settlement? Settlement is reserved for Annual Pass holders.
What kind of mode is Settlement? Gameplay and an explanation can be seen in the ViDoc for Season 6 (from 5:15, that part is marked):
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You travel through a portal to the Unknown Space of the Nine. This is apparently located inside the thick sphere that the Drifter pulls behind his ship. In it, you will experience a PvE challenge.
According to the developers, the mode is quite intense. In Settlement, you initially find complete chaos. You have to move quickly, you have to kill quickly. You will be attacked from all sides. Memories of the Crota raid from Destiny 1 are to arise here.
Each stage is said to become more chaotic than the last. Additionally, a timer is running – it is also a race against time.
Through this mode, you should acquire armor pieces that you can use in the new Gambit mode.
What is also interesting: In audiences with the Queen, it became known, that Mara Sov also deals with the Nine. She is allied with them. It is possible that the story around Mara will also continue in Season 6.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The starter Pokémon of Generation 3 will be useful again in Pokémon GO. With the right moves during their community days, they will become top attackers.
With the announcement of the community day featuring Treecko, it is clear: The starters of Generation 3 will also have their community days.
On each community day, the event Pokémon or its evolution learns a special move. If these moves are the same as the previous community days, then these Pokémon could become very strong.
How strong the Gen-3 starters could become
Which moves are involved? It revolves around the moves that the starters of the first two generations learned during their community days:
Will the Gen-3 starters learn these moves too? Which moves the starters of Generation 3 will learn is not known. However, it can be assumed that they will be the same moves. After all, their predecessors could learn them as well.
These terms are used: To determine how strong the Pokémon will become, abbreviations DPS and TDO are used.
DPS stands for “Damage per second”, meaning the damage the move causes per second. This is especially important in raids, where the goal is to deal a lot of damage in a short time.
TDO stands for “Total damage output”, which means how much damage a Pokémon inflicts until it is defeated. This is particularly important in PvP mode, as a Pokémon must withstand a lot and not be defeated too quickly.
What do the values say? The DPS value of Grovyle is excellent. It is just behind Roserade. This is only because this monster has recently learned Leaf Storm. Shaymin is also ahead of Grovyle, but this Pokémon is not yet in the game.
However, the TDO value is low. Grovyle will be, like many grass Pokémon, more of a glass cannon. It deals a lot of damage but is also quickly defeated.
The DPS and TDO values of the best grass attackers
How good will Grovyle be with Fleur Statue? This move will be well worth it for Grovyle! It will make it the second-best grass attacker and significantly better than Venusaur. So if you’re looking for a good alternative to Roserade, you should participate in the community day.
When will the community day take place? This event has already been announced. On March 23, the Community Day featuring Treecko will take place.
Incineroar with Lohekanonade
Incineroar
What do the values say? The DPS value of Incineroar with Lohekanonade will undoubtedly be the best among all fire Pokémon. Even Moltres, previously the best fire attacker, will be outdone.
However, the TDO value is rather average. Moltres and especially Entei stand out here.
The DPS and TDO values of the best fire attackers
How good will Incineroar be with Lohekanonade? This community day will be particularly strong, as you will get the best fire attacker in the game. In raids, this Pokémon will be particularly strong, and you should definitely have one in your team.
When will the community day take place? There is no exact date yet. However, if Niantic remains true to itself and holds a community day for a starter Pokémon every other month, it should take place in May.
Swampert with Aqua Cannon
Swampert
What do the values say? The DPS value is almost as high as Kyogre! This is remarkable, as no water Pokémon has come close to the legendary Pokémon so far. Swampert is nearly on par with Kyogre.
The TDO value of Swampert is also impressive. Here the starter can only be beaten by Kyogre, though also relatively clearly.
The DPS and TDO values of the best water attackers
How good will Swampert be with Aqua Cannon? Since Swampert faces stiff competition from Kyogre, it can only secure the 2nd place among water attackers. Especially in PvP, the starter excels. In raids, it is the best substitute for Kyogre. Gyarados may as well pack its bags.
It remains to be seen whether any of the community days will be as good as the Perl event:
The young streamer Dizzy is considered the best player in the world in Apex Legends. And he apparently has a code or at least values that matter to him. He proved this in a round where he publicly humiliated an opponent for bad manners.
This is what Dizzy did: In a round of Apex Legends, Dizzy made it to the last two remaining teams of the match. So, apart from him and his two teammates, only three other players were still alive.
Dizzy’s team found and eliminated two of them. The third player was missing. Dizzy quickly realized what happened: the third player apparently just abandoned his teammates.
Dizzy then went on the hunt for the last opponent and just before the encounter, decided to humiliate him:
You leave your teammates behind, run away and hide. Why? I would never abandon my mates, I would be with them. I actually want to beat the guy to death. I’m doing this now. For what he did. I don’t care if he has purple armor.
Why did Dizzy do this? Apex Legends is a team game. Currently, it is only possible to play in a squad of three people. If you queue with fewer players, you get random teammates.
There are hints of solo and duo modes, but it has not yet been confirmed that they are coming. As long as players play in teams, it is important for Dizzy that there is an emphasis on teamwork.
For the year 2019, Hearthstone is removing several cards from the game. Some of them even a year earlier than players expected.
To keep Blizzard’s card game feeling fresh and to prevent some “evergreens” from making new decks nearly impossible, old cards are periodically banished to the “Hall of Fame.” These cards can no longer be played in ranked mode. As compensation, however, players receive the full amount of Arcane Dust without actually losing the card.
For the year 2019, this affects nine very popular cards that you will soon have to say goodbye to.
Druids lose Circle of Nature. This spell was a staple and almost present in every deck.
Warlocks lose their Doomguard , one of their strongest minions. Especially in the “Cube Lock,” this minion was important, as it could swiftly defeat the enemy with Charge.
Paladins lose their Divine Favor, with which they can draw many cards. With the next major patch, this card will no longer be playable.
The end of “even” and “odd” decks
However, it hits a whole number of cards that were only introduced in 2018 even harder. Both Baku the Mooncaller and Genn Greymane are being moved early to the “Hall of Fame,” even though they were supposed to be part of the standard rotation for another year.
The developers were drawn to this decision because the two deck types had a greater influence on the game than Blizzard had anticipated. They do not want to play against these specific decks for another year. At least the first comments under the announcement welcome this step.
Alongside this, four more cards that relied heavily on Baku and Genn will be banished. These are:
Gloomstag
Black Cat
Shimmering Moth
Murk-Eye Eel
The cards will be moved to the Hall of Fame with the next major patch and the start of the “Year of the Dragon.” Until then, you can still play them.
What do you think of these changes? Are they good and reasonable? Or has Blizzard acted prematurely?
However, since Anthem attracts a large portion of its players through digital sales, this is not very reliable. The Lead Producer of Anthem said multiple times: Everything is fine, many players are playing Anthem.
This is what Gamble said: On Twitter, some fans expressed their concerns that Anthem might not be as successful as planned by the studio bosses. One user stated, “I hope EA will not close your studio.” Gamble replied:
“Many people are playing Anthem, and we have released our plans for the coming months. Don’t worry about that, we are receiving a lot of support.”
Discussion about sales caused unrest: Some players also connected their worries with the initial figures of the box sales. They were “worried about what EA might do if Anthem does not meet sales expectations.” However, Gamble responded very calmly with “Don’t worry. Honestly.”
What fans fear: Some players of Anthem are concerned about the future of the game. After all, EA has a reputation for quickly shutting down game studios and further developments of games if initial expectations are not met. This last occurred with Mass Effect: Andromeda, where DLCs were actually still planned, but were abruptly canceled after a poor launch.
At least Gamble’s words should calm the fans a bit. At the moment, he seems at least satisfied with Anthem’s performance.
You can see the roadmap for the next 90 days here:
In The Division 2 the release of the open beta is approaching. Two new trailers have now been released to get you in the mood.
When is the release of the open beta? Tomorrow, on March 1st, it starts at 10 a.m. Then you can make an impression of The Division 2 for free on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Everyone can participate in the open beta.
The preload has already started today. You can already download the necessary game data to be ready to go tomorrow. Those who still have the client of the private beta installed only need to update it.
Ubisoft has now released two trailers shortly before the beta starts, which are meant to create excitement for the open beta.
Official TV Spot for The Division 2
Here you see the first trailer:
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This is what the trailer shows: In the “Cinematic TV Spot,” the surviving Americans and you, the Division agents, are directly addressed. Those who hear this message are the last line of defense.
If Washington falls, the nation will fall as well. The future is now in the hands of the agents.
The trailer is quite action-packed, with dramatic music playing in the background and the narrator speaking in a solemn voice. At the end of the trailer, there is a reference to the open beta.
This is what some fans are saying: This trailer has about 2000 likes versus 30 dislikes. Comments also say that it looks fantastic. One even writes that he got goosebumps.
What does the trailer show? In the trailer, you get an impression of the Dark Zone. Behind the walls, as Ubisoft states, you never know who you can trust. The deeper you go, the more you find out what agents are capable of.
This trailer is also set to dramatic music and addresses the theme of how people must decide how to act in order to survive. Will you help those in need? Will you give in to temptation? Will you go rogue and kill other agents?
You can watch the trailer in English here:
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What is the Dark Zone? In The Division 2, there will be three Dark Zones. These are highly contaminated areas where you can go loot hunting. Kill PvE enemies to get loot – or kill other agents to steal their loot. You decide how to behave.
All important information about the Dark Zone – and what consequences your decisions have there – can be found here:
At the end of the original trailer in English, there is a note that the Dark Zone will be playable in the open beta. You can secure a reward if you enter the Dark Zone in the beta. All info about the beta rewards can be found here.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The year 2019 could be a bit more expensive for Hearthstone fans. Solo adventures will become more extensive, but will again cost money or a lot of gold.
Blizzard has announced its plans for Hearthstone and the year 2019. However, this may not please all fans, as solo adventures will again cost money. Blizzard had abolished this a few years ago, but now wants to see gold or real money.
Story chapters cost money: The single-player expansions will be divided into chapters again, with each chapter bringing two playable heroes in different missions. However, only the first chapter of a solo campaign will be free. Future chapters will cost real money or gold (as before). Individual chapters are available for 700 gold, and those who want all chapters of an expansion can pay 20€ instead.
Dungeon playstyle remains intact: Particularly the “Dungeon” playstyle of the last expansions (Knights & Catacombs, Witchwood, Rastakhan’s Rumble) was well received by players. The developers want to stick to this model and implement a lot of new features to allow more customization and different playstyles within the same class.
Continuous story: Also new is that the story of all three expansions in 2019 is supposed to be interconnected. A continuous narrative will be told, starting with the first expansion in 2019 and concluding with the last expansion. This gives the developers the opportunity to tell a larger story within Hearthstone.
The teaser for the three expansions in 2019.
Fans react mixed: On one hand, players are happy that Hearthstone wants to bring more story content and weave the stories of different expansions together. On the other hand, fans are disappointed that there is now another way to spend money. This dissatisfaction comes from those who only want to dip in occasionally.
Because when the stories of several expansions are interconnected, players may be quickly tempted to buy all previous expansions.
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In the coming weeks, the first new expansion should be introduced and further information about the adventures and cards will be published. We will keep you updated.
Are you looking forward to the Hearthstone year 2019? Or do you find the development rather negative?
The cooperative action game Warhammer: Vermintide 2 was released nearly a year ago. Since then, much has happened, with DLCs and patches being added, and now we are expecting the first expansion. But how has Vermintide 2 actually developed and what is the current state of the game?
What is Vermintide 2? Warhammer: Vermintide 2 was released on March 8, 2018. The game is a sequel to the popular predecessor that thrilled many fans and was known for its difficulty.
Vermintide 2 takes place in the fantasy universe of the Warhammer franchise and features elves, dwarves, magic, and inquisition. As part of Warhammer, Vermintide 2 also boasts massive blood, body parts, and brutality. Fantasy for adults.
Until shortly after the release, the game enjoyed great popularity and was well received by fans. Already in July 2018, Vermintide 2 was even ported to Xbox One.
Here are the player numbers: According to the stats page steamcharts, Vermintide 2 has lost players twice since its release. The first time it lost players immediately after release, which is common for almost every game.
The second time Vermintide 2 lost players in September 2018, shortly after the DLC “Shadows over Bögenhafen” was released.
Nevertheless, the player numbers remain stable. Since the second drop, an average of between 3000 and 5000 users play with maximum player counts of nearly 9000 players simultaneously, only on Steam. This is in addition to the players from Xbox One.
This is what the reviews say: Players still find Vermintide 2 to be “mostly positive” according to current reviews on Steam, with 70% positive ratings in recent reviews.
The greatest praise goes to the gameplay. Vermintide 2 is simply fun for many players, even though it can be really tough at higher difficulty levels. Even critics praise the gameplay. The great graphics, the setting, and the continuous development are also positively noted by most fans.
Basically, Vermintide 2 is a really successful game. It takes the strengths of its predecessor almost one-to-one and introduces many improvements (e.g., abilities and professions for each character, more and varied enemies, boss fights, improved loot system).
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The greatest criticism is directed at some features that worked better in Vermintide (1). Players are primarily annoyed by the grind and the luck needed to obtain a weapon according to their preferences.
What’s in the first expansion
Currently, Vermintide 2 is back on the lips of many former players, as the first official expansion has been announced: Winds of Magic. Winds of Magic is set to be released in summer 2019 and will bring many features:
new enemies, the Beastmen, with their own elite and special units
a new difficulty level and higher level cap
a new game mode “Winds of Magic”, through which missions become increasingly difficult
The expansion even has its own shop page on Steam. The Winds of Magic and the Beastmen seem to take center stage. According to PCGamer, whose author was able to play the expansion early, the Beastmen significantly change the gameplay.
In some new maps, gold veins are supposed to sprout from the ground.
They come with archers and spear throwers, forcing players to fight at a new, different range. The elite unit is rampaging bulls and the special unit is banner bearers that buff surrounding enemies. Their totems strengthen other enemies and present players with the problem of having to rethink strategies when hordes attack.
Will you take another look at Vermintide 2 with Winds of Magic?
For Warhammer fantasy fans, there’s even more. A new Diablo alternative has been announced:
The South Korean MMO giant Nexon is currently up for sale. After some Asian companies, alleged Western firms are now in the running: Electronic Arts and Amazon are said to have made bids.It concerns over 9 billion US dollars.
This is the company in question: The Nexon Corporation is one of the largest online gaming companies in the world. They distribute MMORPGs such as MapleStory, Dungeon Fighter Online, or Vindictus.
This is what the new research center of Netmarble is supposed to look like. Image source. MMO-Culture
In early January 2019, rumors emerged that the company’s head, Kim Jung-Ju, was planning to exit. The rumors intensified by the end of January. Since then, blood is in the water, and the question is really only: Which financially strong shark will grab this delicacy.
Why this is important: The sale concerns over 9 billion US dollars. Whoever buys Nexon will instantly become a major player in the gaming sector.
Kakao – the publisher behind Black Desert, a large Korean tech company
a “private equity fund” named MBK Partners, based in South Korea
and the US funds KKR & Co Inc, TGP Capital Management LP, and Bain Capital are also said to have made their bids
Allegedly, the Korean providers say that Nexon would be an important national issue for South Korea and should therefore preferably remain in the hands of a Korean company.
This was reported by Reuters, citing the Seoul Economic Daily.
Kim Jung-ju, he allegedly wants to sell his huge shares
Overnight to a major player in gaming
These are the new bidders: Now, according to reports from South Korean media, three more companies have made their bids:
Amazon – the shipping giant
Electronic Arts – one of the largest Western game publishers
and Comcast Corp – a major cable operator from the USA
The ironic thing here is that in 2012, rumors circulated that Nexon itself was planning to swallow Electronic Arts.
MapleStory – important game for Nexon
Is all this confirmed? All involved companies decline to comment to the news agencies.
The information is based on “insider sources”. The actual sale is expected to be finalized in July 2019.
This is what an analyst says: The site Venture Beat quotes the analyst Mike Vorhaus. He says:
EA could close some major gaps in the company on a large scale with Nexon
For Comcast, gaming is a better growth business than TV and movies
and Amazon would overnight become a major player in gaming, especially on PC and in mobile games
If Nexon had to be sold to Netmarble due to influence from the Korean government, one would not get the full value out, believes the analyst.
Why is the company being sold? Allegedly, the founder of Nexon is tired. He was recently held accountable by the state due to an affair. Kim Jung-Ju was acquitted of the allegations, but it has apparently weighed on him.
Where is the hidden star from Week 1 in Season 8 in Fortnite? We will show you its location.
What kind of star is this? During a season, Fortnite hides a star or a banner on the map weekly. Players can then collect it if they have completed the challenges from the corresponding week.
Finding the Battlestar in Week 1 of Season 8 in Fortnite
How do you find the star? After you complete the 7 challenges from Week 1, you will unlock a loading screen. It contains a hint for the star.
Some players have already completed the challenges and could unlock this loading screen:
The loading screen from Week 1 in Season 8
Here is the hint: Pay close attention to the background of the image. There you will see a tower on whose roof the star can be found. The pirate ship shown in the foreground can be found at Lazy Lagoon. That is also where the star is hidden.
Here is where the star is hidden in the image
Where exactly is the star? Lazy Lagoon is located roughly at the coordinates F3/G3. There you will find the white tower. We will mark it for you here on the map.
Climb to the top of the tower to find the star there. But be careful. Right now there are particularly many players in the new area at Lazy Lagoon. So be prepared to encounter opponents there.
Video guide: To ensure you find the sought-after location, we will embed a video guide here for you.
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Anthem has released a new patch. This is meant to fix a problem that has been annoying players for some time.
New patch coming: A fresh patch is currently rolling out that is supposed to fix some bugs in Strongholds as well as the annoying “pulling” problem. The developers are still working on the issues with Quickplay that players have reported.
How big is the patch? The latest patch brings Anthem to game version 1.0.2.02 and is about 3.5 to 5.1 GB on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. If you haven’t received the update yet, restart your console or wait until the update is available for you.
Problems with Strongholds are being fixed again.
What’s in the patch? As with the update from February 23, the current patch notes are not really long either. Nevertheless, one detail is being fixed that players have been complaining about for a long time:
The “pulling” timer for missions has been increased. Players should now have more time to meet with their squad before they see a countdown timer.
The encounter with the final boss in the Stronghold “Mine of the Tyrant” can no longer be reset when the entire squad is in the main menu and then rejoins the ongoing session.
Chests that have already been looted in Strongholds cannot be opened again.
However, we still have to wait for the loot patch.
What is the problem with “pulling”? Players have long complained that the timer for “pulling” to their teammates is too short. Even if you were just a bit behind your other teammates, a message would pop up saying that you are too far from your squad or the mission objective.
In the Anthem Subreddit, players are glad that the time until pulling has now been extended. This would have disrupted the overlay if you only wanted to quickly pick something up or were briefly in the menu.
What to expect in the next three months in Anthem, we have here for you:
In FIFA 19, unexpected things happen time and again that nobody can anticipate. One of these fails is currently causing great laughter in the community.
These are FIFA fails: “FIFA fails” refer to curious scenes, funny moments, and unpredictable events in the FIFA series by EA Sports. Compilations of such “game errors” have a long tradition and can amuse not just soccer fans.
However, when these errors occur during your own gameplay, they usually lead to frustration rather than laughter, and controllers tend to fly wildly around the room.
David Luiz’s Remarkable Performance
Currently, a short clip is circulating in the Reddit forum, over which thousands have laughed. The clip is titled “Really EA? Excellent defending by David Luiz”. Watch it here:
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What happens in the video: During an attack, the situation seems to be resolved. Defender David Luiz runs directly towards the ball, which was poorly passed by the attacker. He should either kick it away or accept it and pass it on, but instead, David Luiz jumps over the ball and lets it pass for another attacker – who has no trouble pushing it into the goal.
In the comments, many write that they can’t stop laughing. By the way, David Luiz’s jump is an animation that is triggered automatically and was completely inappropriate in this situation. If David Luiz had run normally, nothing would have gone wrong in the back.
This is by far not the only fail that has happened on the virtual pitch in FIFA 19. Reddit and YouTube are overflowing with funny moments where you don’t know whether to laugh or cry. We embed a few here:
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What happens in the video? Everyone has probably experienced this themselves: The ball just won’t cross the line. In this video, first the left post, then the right post, and finally the crossbar is hit. With the next shot attempt, the player narrowly misses the ball. Fail!
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What happens in the video? In this clip, something very curious happens – after a duel, a player gets stuck in his animation and flies across half the field. “I can float,” the user happily comments.
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What happens in the video? Here is a scene that could also happen in real football. The goalkeeper sprints out to head the ball away but runs past it. The way is clear for the attacker.
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What happens in the video: The goalkeeper looks pretty bad here. Even though the ball is rolling towards his goal from a distance, he lets it roll through his legs. Anyone who experiences this in FIFA 19 will curse the game.
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What happens in the video: This scene would probably be whistled off by any referee, but in FIFA 19 it was apparently counted as an own goal by the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper catches the ball, but then is shoved into the goal along with the ball by the opposing player. Curious!
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In Pokémon GO players have been waiting for weeks for the return of Rayquaza. We explain why this Pokémon is so popular and what the chances are for its return.
So far, Niantic has kept us waiting. In January, Kyogre and Groudon returned, but there was no sign of Rayquaza. However, Niantic has shown that they can bring these bosses back, which makes it clear that Rayquaza will also be back to fight.
The chances of the return
What we know: When Kyogre and Groudon returned, there was also first-time Shiny Groudon to catch. Kyogre was already available to catch before.
Kyogre and Groudon returned. But where is Rayquaza?
It is therefore not unreasonable to expect that the return with Shiny Rayquaza will be celebrated soon. Many players are already confident about this.
When could Rayquaza return? Fact is, starting March 2, no legendary raid boss will be active. Palkia ends on February 28, and Latias is available until March 1. So far, no bosses have been announced after that.
So there will probably be a new boss. Whether it will be Rayquaza is unknown. However, the chance certainly exists.
Why Rayquaza is so popular
A true all-rounder: For many players, Rayquaza is among the absolute favorites. No wonder, because both in gym battles and in raids, the legendary Pokémon is a great choice.
Rayquaza
This is how strong Rayquaza is: The Pokémon has an extremely high attack value and its moves are the best of the Dragon type. Against other raid bosses like Palkia or Latias, it is therefore among the top counters.
Shiny Rayquaza looks extremely cool: Another reason so many players hope for a return is the shiny form. In this form, Rayquaza somewhat resembles a Shiny Charizard, as it is blackish-gray.
This is what Shiny Rayquaza looks like
You can test your new monsters: When the Rayquaza raids return, it will be the time for Mamutel. This Pokémon has been available since the Community Day in February and is by far the best counter against Rayquaza.
Mamutel is even so good that it can nearly beat Rayquaza alone. This way, you can relax and complete the raids in pairs. Your Mamutel army should be prepared.
A battle event might be waiting for us soon. Quests have already been found for this:
