Why is Fortnite giving away the Battle Pass and acting so crazy?

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

We come from one of the craziest weeks in Fortnite. Even the Battle Pass is now being given away. But why is that? Why is so much changing in Fortnite right now?

That was the belief a week ago: Fortnite is at the end of Season 7. Normally, this is a quiet time for the shooter.

A week ago, it was thought that the coming weeks would be particularly quiet in Fortnite: After all, Season 7 lasts two weeks too long and nothing major was planned.

The biggest changes in Fortnite since September 2017

This past week was so crazy in Fortnite: What seemed like the quietest time in the history of the shooter suddenly became increasingly crazy and turbulent:

What is behind this?

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These are Fortnite’s current goals: Apparently, Epic wants to achieve three goals:

  • Epic wants to increase player retention: Players should play Fortnite vigorously again at the end of February to earn the Battle Pass or the €20 skin. They should be active during a time when there is normally no incentive to play Fortnite.
  • Epic also wants to keep Fortnite fresh and fast, which is what the gameplay changes are for.
  • And Epic wants to lead players even more to the cash shop and microtransactions, also enticing “payment refusers” with the “free” Battle Pass and trying to sell them the skin package.

Thanks, Apex!

This is the obvious explanation: In fact, most fans suspect that the sudden activity in Fortnite is directly related to the emergence of competitor Apex Legends. They reached 25 million players within 10 days and have become a serious competitor for Fortnite on Twitch.

Respawn has been putting pressure on Epic since February 4, prompting them to take such actions, many players believe.

It was often read in the patch notes: “Thanks Apex” – because of you, Epic is now addressing problems that have been bothering players for more than 10 weeks, such as intrusive ziplines or overly powerful rocket launchers and hand cannons.

That Fortnite is “giving away” the Battle Pass seems completely incomprehensible to many, as it is considered a major revenue source at the beginning of each season for Fortnite.

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A gift is also economically sensible

But is it really so? In fact, this doesn’t necessarily have to be the case. While the emergence of Apex and Fortnite’s direct response coincide in time, they do not necessarily have to function as cause and effect.

Epic is quick. However, it seems unlikely that they would overhaul their entire strategy within a few days. Epic probably had these surprises planned in advance:

After an extraordinarily strong Christmas quarter, in which revenues flowed and Fortnite was maximally profit-driven, the coffers are filled to the brim. Epic is ready to invest in player retention in the long term.

Transparent loot boxes in Fortnite: Save the World also speak for this.

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Fortnite can afford to be generous

What would the situation be like without Apex? Because Epic’s actions would also make sense without direct competitive pressure.

Epic is temporarily forgoing revenue from the Battle Pass with the assumption that a “free Battle Pass” will indirectly generate money later, when people buy tiers for the pass or become hooked and then purchase additional skins and Battle Passes in the following months.

The idea of giving players a “Battle Pass” for free to convince them of the offering and then ultimately to make them buyers of future passes is quite logical.

After all, you might turn a “casual player” into a “regular player” who chases challenges and is willing to spend money in the shop.

For Fortnite, it is extremely important to excite players for a microtransaction for the first time. Because then Epic gains a paying customer who has linked their accounts with Fortnite and is just a few clicks away from spending more money in the shooter.

The balancing changes do not necessarily have to have been directly caused by Apex: Epic is known for regularly testing new things to bring momentum into the game. They also did not shy away from severe changes that drove people insane.

The current structural balance changes in Fortnite have already been tested in tournaments, so they are not quick decisions.

This is why Apex is still important for Fortnite: It will definitely be interesting to see how the emergence of a strong competitor changes the dynamics of Fortnite in the long term.

For players, it can only be good, if Apex Legends now challenges Fortnite.

This is how you stay updated on Fortnite: You can find all new information about the shooter first on our Facebook page with 100% information on Fortnite.

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Two of the biggest YouTubers for Pokémon GO have lost their channels

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

Those who follow Pokémon GO on YouTube have surely heard of Mystic7 and TrainerTips. The two YouTubers have now been banned. That’s how it is.

The two YouTubers are quite a big name in the Pokémon GO community. Hundreds of thousands of players worldwide follow the activities of the two trainers daily.

Now TrainerTips and Mystic7 have been banned. Their videos can no longer be found on YouTube. Fans are now in an uproar.

The reason behind the ban

This is what the YouTubers say: Mystic7 has already commented on Twitter about the incident. He wrote that his account was banned due to “sexual content”. Meanwhile, TrainerTips’ channel has also commented and is surprised about its ban.

Update 19:50: In a further tweet, Mystic7 talks about the background. It seems to be about false copyright claims on 3 videos. This error should be resolved soon, and the channel will return, according to the YouTuber.

Update 18.02 at 8:30: The two channels are back! Mystic7 and TrainerTips can access their channels again, and fans can now see the videos again.

What’s behind this? It is still unclear what is behind this. It may be a mistake. However, this has not been confirmed.

This is what YouTube says about it: The Social Media Team of YouTube reacted to Mystic7’s tweet and promised that they would investigate the incident. They would get back to him when they know more.

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What does this mean for the viewers? If you wanted to watch a video from one of the YouTubers, you will find that none of the videos are online anymore.

This message appears when clicking on a video of the two.

If you search directly for one of the channels on YouTube, YouTube states that this channel has been deleted.

Don’t miss any news: Keep an eye on our Facebook page for Pokémon GO so you don’t miss any stories about the game.

If this is just a mistake, then the content should be online again soon. Otherwise, the channels could disappear forever. It remains to be seen how YouTube will now act.

Are you having problems with the Pandir quest? This is how you can catch great throws more easily: 

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Monster Hunter World: The celebrated Witcher crossover continues

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 4 minutes

The next part of the crossover between Monster Hunter World and The Witcher 3 has started. You can unlock the Ciri outfit and her weapon in it. We will show you how to do that and how fans are reacting to the event.

After the visit of the Witcher Geralt from the Witcher series caused excitement in Monster Hunter World recently, his adopted daughter Ciri is now also part of the event.

Recently, the second part of the crossover between the two games has started. You can obtain Ciri’s outfit and weapon among other things. But it is not easy.

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Event brings a new, brutal boss fight

This is what’s inside the new Witcher event: With the next part of the crossover, a stronger version of the new Ancient Leshen monster has appeared.

The Ancient Leshen is a particularly tough boss that can easily match the difficulty of the Behemoth or even the Extreme Behemoth. The 9-star quest is called “Quest: Spirit of the Forest” and is available from Hunter Rank 50.

This is how the Ancient differs from the regular Leshen: Unlike the first part of the Witcher quests, you can also fight the Ancient Leshen in a group with your own builds. This is also urgently needed.

The Ancient Leshen is significantly tougher and more dangerous. Its health points stand at 67,500, which is considerably higher than the Extreme Behemoth. Thus, the Ancient Leshen is likely to be the hardest monster in the game.

This is the reward: Those who manage to defeat the Ancient Leshen can craft several items from its monster parts:

The Ciri Armor

Ciri is a well-known character from The Witcher. She is the adopted daughter of the Witcher Geralt, whose armor set is also available in the game.

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These sets can only be worn completely; they cannot be combined with others.

These are the skills of the armor:

  • Dodge Level 5
  • Super Weapon Level 3
  • Divine Blessing Level 2
  • Dodge Distance Level 2
  • Constitution Level 2

These are the decoration slots:

  • Helmet: 2 Level-1 slots, 1 Level-3 slot
  • Chest: 1 Level-3 slot
  • Gloves: 1 Level-2 slot
  • Waist: 1 Level-2 slot
  • Legs: 1 Level-2 slot, 1 Level-1 slot

The Zirael Twinblades

These twin blades are made from Ciri’s sword Zirael, as well as her dagger. They are currently among the best twin blades available.

The advantages of these twin blades are the

  • white base sharpness,
  • the Level-3 slot for decoration jewels
  • and the hidden element.

The Zirael weapon is particularly well-suited for builds that utilize the Elementless skill. This allows for achieving even higher base damage. For pure DPS sets, Zirael is currently one of the best twin blades.

The Upgrade for the Witcher Sword

In addition to the equipment for Ciri, there is also an upgrade for Geralt’s weapon, the “Witcher’s Silver Sword.” With the new event quest, the higher tier for the weapon has now been unlocked.

The upgrade increases the elemental and base damage of the weapon. It is now likely the best choice when looking for a sword & shield with Dragon element. It has

  • a large bar for white sharpness,
  • a high value in Dragon element,
  • Dragon Seal High, which is effective against Elder Dragons
  • and a Level-1 slot.

Although the Deviljho sword/shield has a significantly higher base damage, the Silver Sword has the advantage due to its much better sharpness.

This is how you see how Geralt and Ciri look

How to unlock the decoration sets: Those who were hoping for decoration sets for the two characters can now rejoice. It is possible to exchange these for a specific item from the Ancient Leshen.

These are Mutagens. They are as rare as a gemstone from a regular monster.

However, since the Leshen is such a tough opponent, you really need a lot of luck to not have to farm a Mutagen forever.

Many are not satisfied with the fight

What does the community think of the new boss? Overall, the feedback is not good. In the forums, there is discussion about the difficulty of the Ancient Leshen.

It is said to be extremely difficult to complete the fight under 20 minutes.

The Ancient Leshen has 67,500 health points, over 15,000 more than the Extreme Behemoth, with which players already have a love-hate relationship. This was previously considered the toughest monster in the game.

While this might be interesting during the first attempts, many find it frustrating when trying to farm specific items. After all, this is a temporary event, like the Siege Quest with Kulve Taroth.

It is mainly criticized that the fight is too MMORPG-like, and solo players have virtually no chance.

Some wish for Capcom to slightly adjust the Ancient Leshen so that it is also enjoyable for solo players. Others, however, are glad to receive a real challenge again.

Players recommend also to bring all healing and strengthening items you have. Work in a group. A supporter is almost mandatory if you want to reliably defeat the boss.

You can also watch a summary of the items in this video from YouTuber Arekkz:

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Why you should avoid using foreign portals in Apex Legends

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

There are several ways to die in Apex Legends. One of them can be exploited by the legend Wraith, luring opponents to their direct death if they follow her.

How does it work? The legends in Apex Legends all have unique abilities. The mystical Wraith has the ability to jump through different dimensions.

Her ultimate ability is to create a rift in reality, with which she and other players can teleport from one location to another by setting up two portals. Entering one portal will result in landing shortly in the other.

If the exit of the portal is placed in a closed door and that door is closed again after the portal is set up, anyone who enters the other portal and would appear “in the door” dies instantly.

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Is this intentional? Whether it is intended that players can be directly killed through a door is not entirely clear. After all, there are other ways to creatively use the abilities of the legends:

However, since this is a special case where players are teleported into the textures, it feels more like a protection against hackers being exploited.

Similarly, you can die if you get stuck between a wall and a container, as shown humorously by a player in a video as the “easy way to get the first kill.”

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Caution when using: It could well be that the portal kills are penalized as an exploit and are not intended. You should be careful when placing a portal at such a distance.

Not only opponents but also your teammates or yourself can die directly if you get into the portal. So the “trick” should be approached with caution.

This is what the community says: Most players find the fact that one can be killed through a door rather funny. They want to exploit the trick to lure unsuspecting opponents into a trap.

Since opponents must voluntarily use the portal, the technique will likely work rather rarely, according to the community. But when it does work, it will be all the more amusing.

What do you think of the “trick”?

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Player in Fallout 76 is sure: Aluminum hats provide a secret advantage

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Fallout 76 captivates with many quirky items that especially inspire smiles and amusement. However, a particular helmet has caught the attention of a player, who claims that it has a secret function.

All over Appalachia, there are various pieces of equipment to be found, many of which are intended for cosmetic purposes only. This includes headgear that usually serves no other purpose than to look good.

In some places in the game, there are even tin foil hats to be found, those typical DIY helmets that supposedly protect against mind control. A player found such a helmet and now claims to encounter cryptids more often because of it.

A Wendigo from Fallout 76

More rare monsters through the tin foil hat?

This is what the player says: The user lucmwis shared on reddit his experience with tin foil hats. He discovered the headgear while rummaging through his stash and thought he would give it a try.

His suspicion was that he would have a higher chance of encountering cryptids. These are rare, mythical monsters.

When he put it on and traveled to Pleasant Valley Station, he even encountered a Mothman shortly afterwards.

Photo with the Mothman from Fallout 76

What is a Mothman? The Mothman is one of the legendary monsters in Fallout 76, bringing to life legends and tales from West Virginia.

The Mothman is a slightly more than human-sized, insect-like entity with two large, red eyes, antennae, and wings. It is dark, almost black, and aside from its eyes, it is hard to spot in most environments.

There are even stories about the Mothman in Fallout 76, and he apparently has already befriended some players.

The Mothman with purple eyes from Fallout 76
The version with purple eyes is friendly to players.

This is what the community says: There’s not much response to the thread yet, but players are rather doubtful about the connection between the tin foil hat and the Mothman. However, they obviously enjoy the fantasy.

There are comments like:

A guy wearing a tin foil hat WOULD believe he encounters more cryptids…

lucmwis also responds to this and plays along with a corresponding answer as a conspiracy theorist:

But it works! I swear! You have to believe me!

Astonished Vault Dweller from Vault 76

Where can I find a tin foil hat? If you want to try it yourself, you can simply get a tin foil hat. Reddit users have supposedly found their tin foil hats in Fort Defiance, but only with a chance.

However, there is also a place on the map where you are guaranteed to find a tin foil hat, which is no less than our 5 quirkiest locations in Fallout 76.

In the swamp, near the border to Savage Divide and north of Berkley Springs, between the Springs and Mosstown, you will find a toilet in the middle of nowhere. You need Lockpick 0, so at least a bobby pin, to open it. Inside, you will find a skeleton head on two hands wearing a tin foil hat.

A skeleton. In a toilet. With a tin foil hat.

To answer some questions in advance: Yes, that is cotton candy. Yes, those are candles. Yes, it looks like a shrine. No, nobody knows why.

Do you think a tin foil hat really works?

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MMORPG Bless brings new updates in 2019, but it seems hopeless

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The fantasy MMORPG Bless launched in 2018 with great hopes, which quickly faded. The title is now Free2Play, but the chances of making a significant impact in 2019 seem almost hopeless, even with new updates being released.

That was the peak: On May 30, 2018, the MMORPG Bless was released as an Early Access title on Steam. At that time, there was a huge hype around the game. After all, it was an MMORPG with high production values from Asia that many had been waiting for years.

The hungry MMORPG fans in Europe and North America bought Bless by the tens of thousands on Steam, but many were quickly disappointed with the state of the game, leading to a significant backlash.

Some accused the developers of having deceived them.

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This was the last update: We focused on the MMORPG Bless for the last time in November 2018. At that time, the game was still relatively new in its Free2Play launch on Steam. This was supposed to be a kind of second chance.

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The developers promised not to give up and to continue providing content for the MMORPG.

The difficult Early Access phase was essentially a misunderstanding due to poor communication: Fans had expected a “finished game,” but the title was still in an early “Early Access” state.

Back in November, Bless had about 1600 players per day through Steam after the F2P transition – peaking at 3200.

Source: Steamcharts

One patch every month for Bless

This is how it looks now: The player numbers have further plummeted. Compared to November 2018, the numbers have shrunk to less than half.

Currently, there should be around 700 players online on average, with a peak of around 1250 in the last 30 days.

While updates have been released regularly since November, they seem to be purely content updates. New dungeons or raids have been added.

On Wednesday, February 20, the “Urdaata Battle Fortress” is set to release as the next content for Bless (via Steam).

Bless developers promise a letter that excites fans

This is what the developers say: Players have been told that they have heard the criticism that communication has been insufficient, so they plan to write a Producer Letter to the fans in March that will reveal some exciting details about upcoming updates.

They believe these will be news that will excite the fans.

Under the announcement, there are currently just 10 comments. Players are hoping for an “Asian server” so that Bless can still provide a refuge for those coming from Rohan or Allods.

Others are hoping for the “Mystic” to be added as a class. One fan is also asking about an engine update that was promised. For many, the graphics of Bless 2019 no longer seem up-to-date – they were celebrated years ago.

It still seems that Bless is missing some content that is already playable in other versions of the MMORPG: such as the “Mystic” class.

Months ago, we criticized Bless for the release of the “Assassin” class, stating that the Asia MMORPG is withholding content that is meant to be released gradually to keep the game appearing fresh.

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What you need to know about crafting in Anthem as a beginner

Timo Kantner Timo Kantner Reading time 4 minutes

An important part of Anthem is the crafting system, which allows you to create weapons and gear. You will learn how it works and what the specifics are here.

What is crafting in Anthem? In Anthem, you can earn various rewards through expeditions. This includes blueprints with which you can create specific gear pieces or weapons at your forge.

Blueprints show you which resources are needed and allow you to craft the item repeatedly.

Where do you get blueprints? You receive these blueprints as potential rewards from freeplay expeditions or through specific challenges in the Codex.

When you rank up with a faction in Fort Tarsis, you can also unlock new crafting options.

What does the crafting system bring?

You can craft items repeatedly: For example, if you obtain a blueprint for the “Fulcrum” pistol, you can craft the Fulcrum as many times as you want, as long as you have collected the necessary resources.

To craft the Fulcrum at a higher rarity level, you must first unlock the corresponding blueprint before you can upgrade the weapon.

You can give your items additional effects: These effects grant you various bonuses and advantages. The power level of the item always corresponds to your current pilot level.

Which effects your item ultimately receives is purely random. Depending on the item type, there are various bonuses that either support your Javelin or make the item itself more effective.

You can improve items you have already obtained: When crafting, the potential effects are reshuffled each time.

These additional bonuses can be found on all items that have a rarity level of Uncommon (green) or higher. Gear with a high rarity, such as Epic (purple) or Masterwork (orange), even contains multiple bonuses and stronger effects.

The following items can receive additional effects:

How can you craft?

Collecting materials: To craft a weapon or piece of gear, you need a blueprint and a specific amount of materials. The rarer the desired item is, the harder it will be to gather the required resources.

Here’s how to get resources: For resources, there are various materials and parts. You can harvest many materials in freeplay from certain plants or rock formations scattered throughout the world. Therefore, it’s worth landing and simply exploring the area for resources.

You obtain parts by dismantling weapons or Javelin abilities. For this reason, duplicates that you no longer need prove to be an optimal source for this.

Loot chests and scrap piles can also contain a variety of different resources.

On the left in the image you see the various crafting resources

Additionally, you can auction all materials in the Regulator shop for coins. However, the prices for them are a bit high. Therefore, at the beginning, it is better to search for materials in the open world instead of wasting your valuable coins on them.

Why is crafting important?

You get stronger through crafting: Creating better gear gradually increases your overall level and makes your Javelin stronger.

To keep up in the endgame, you should improve your favorite gear as much as possible and hope for effective bonuses. Because at higher difficulty levels, each single percentage can be crucial.

Can I craft everything in Anthem?

There are consumables: These items are special seals that you can select before any expedition on the overview map. You can equip up to three seals per mission.

These seals provide you with additional benefits during the duration of a mission and disappear afterward. They are therefore one-time use only.

You cannot craft legendary weapons: These can currently only be obtained through random drops. The highest rarity level that you can craft yourself is the Masterwork rarity.

This is intended by BioWare to make legendary weapon drops more significant. Because of this, players must search for potential “God Rolls” themselves and hope for a good drop instead of working towards it specifically.

For that reason, it will be all the more rewarding for you when you actually manage to get a legendary drop with good bonuses.

It is also important in Anthem to understand the combo system.  For this we have a guide:

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Diablo 3: When does Season 16 end? How much time do you have left

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo 3 Season 16 is currently running, but when does it end? We’ll show you when that will be and approximately when Season 17 starts.

What is it about? In Blizzard’s Diablo 3, Season 16 is currently taking place. It is held under the special theme “Season of Splendor” and passively rewards all players with the bonus of the Ring of Splendor. This means you need one less set piece for a corresponding bonus. (at least two set pieces required)

We’ve compiled the most important information about Season 16 in Diablo 3 for you here.

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Then Season 16 ends: Normally, a season in Diablo 3 lasts about 3 months. The provisional end date for Season 16 is May 12, 2019, at 5:00 PM German time.

Usually, Blizzard announces the end of a season only about 2 weeks in advance. However, the community provided a lot of feedback in this area and wanted to see plans revealed ahead of time.

The date has already been moved: Originally, Season 16 was supposed to end on March 17 at 5 PM. But Blizzard extended the season by almost 2 months until May 12.

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When does Season 17 start? After the end of a season, there is typically a break of a few weeks in Diablo 3. So, Season 17 is expected to start in June or July.

What happens at the end of a season? Then all your seasonal characters are converted into non-seasonal characters. Paragon experience, gold, recipes, and items you earned will then carry over to non-season. You’ll receive your equipment through a letter, which you can redeem and loot at any time.

Haedrig’s Gifts from Season 1

What changed in Season 16? A major balance patch adjusted many sets and armors. This leads to a more balanced distribution of classes in the rankings.

We have created a tier list for you that shows how much potential lies in the various classes and builds. There you can see the strongest and weakest sets.

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These are the first impressions of the MeinMMO community on Anthem

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 4 minutes

Anthem has launched in early access on PC and Xbox One. Here, we summarize what the MeinMMO community thinks of BioWare’s action RPG.

Launch Overview: On February 15, Anthem launched in early access for players on Xbox One and PC. Unfortunately, PS4 players are left out, as there is no early access for them, meaning they have to wait until the official release on February 22.

This is what you say about the early access of Anthem

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Many enjoy Anthem

Zukolada: “No comparison to the demo, just top-notch. I play on the Xbox One X. There are significantly better FPS, much shorter loading times. It’s really fun. I’m not yet thinking about an endless endgame. As it is currently, they’ve done everything right so far. Otherwise, I’ll just juggle between Anthem, Division 2, and Destiny 2 next month. There’s just no variety.”

Christoph Bauer: “Unbelievable, I was positively surprised again. The world is spectacular. We keep discovering new dungeons. I mean the instanced little dungeons in the open world. So many underwater caves and various flora and fauna, I didn’t expect that.

The NPCs, what can I say: there are the funny ones, the interesting ones, and the annoying ones – just like in the real world, you really feel absorbed. The immersion is real. The animations, cutscenes, texts, everything is flawless. Playing in a group definitely adds something special, especially when you have to save a Colossus. Negatively, I noticed: sound bug, server went down, randoms doing what they want. Opinion from a newly gained fanboy”

Neofight86: I haven’t looked forward to a game like Anthem in a long time. The feeling of logging in on Friday at 4:01 PM and getting started was amazing. Now to the game: it somehow feels great to jump into the Javelin and get started!

The gameplay is simply brilliant for my requirements, just the number of times I’ve redesigned the Colossus in almost 30 hours to test how different things play is amazing. I’m now level 24 and GS304. I also had issues with sound or got disconnected from the server.

I also noticed the FPS dropping here and there, but with the fireworks that sometimes go off, I can understand it. In the end, I can say for myself that I don’t regret getting it. I’ve experienced worse in the past. It’s time to team up in four-person squads and just enjoy the game!”

Skyrak: “So far, everything has gone almost smoothly. I am on PC. I started exactly at 4 PM and was actually prepared for the worst: queues, endless loading screens, crashes, disconnects. I must say that everything went very well at launch. A colleague had worse luck.”

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Some of you also express criticism about Anthem

Capscreen: “After we have now completed the main story and are approaching GS 300 [Note from the editor: Gear Score, the strength of the character], I must say that the game probably cannot offer for most MMO players what they expect.

As suspected, the game feels a bit unfinished. Technically speaking, yes, there are bugs, occasionally you get kicked out of a stronghold because you can’t move or fly due to a bug. But other than that, there’s nothing really noticeable gameplay-wise.

The game itself can shine due to its setting, the incredibly beautiful environments, and refreshing combat. Although the latter can indeed get very repetitive over time.

The presentation of the story is brilliant, but you probably expect that from BioWare as well. The content of the story is likely a matter of taste. A rather unspectacular progression, playing into clichés, and typical mainstream story structure.

However, that doesn’t change the fact that I enjoyed the progression of the main story very much and it always felt interesting overall.

Unfortunately, the endgame confirms all of the fears. Too little complexity, no real goals. The story is over and one wonders, why exactly should I play on now?

GM is basically all that exists now, but let’s be honest, you don’t grind just to replay the same content over and over again at increasing difficulty. Yes, that can work if there is a really smart character progression or a bigger goal. Both are not present here. 

Honestly, I haven’t had the feeling that the game could convince beyond the story and there are indeed one or two stumbling blocks that could be identified as content fillers, if one wanted to think so.”

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This is what PC players say about the controls

In the demos, some PC players had issues with the controls. Particularly, flying and swimming felt “sluggish”. BioWare promised to improve this, and according to some readers, they have done so.

Loken:  “For the flight controls, Bioware kept their word, it feels very good on PC. Underwater, it is now much better too.”

Venrai:  “I must say the tutorial is very well done, there’s a nice touch of humor in it, and the controls on PC are worlds better than in the demo.”

This is your opinion on the cash shop

Anthem has an in-game shop where you can buy cosmetic items that do not make you stronger in the game. This is done either via the in-game currency coins or for shards, which you can purchase for real money. This is what you say about Anthem’s shop and prices:

Lygras Hypocrit: “Although it’s better than the prices on the leaked screenshot, 8.50€ for a full-price game is still ridiculous. For around €5, I might have considered, but not like this. I won’t buy anything for sure. However, I found it positive: It didn’t feel like you had to grind forever for in-game currency. I played a mission yesterday and was in Free Play for about 2-3 hours and did world events. Afterwards, I had about 40k.”

MrTriggahigga: “The prices are fine, yes. I just don’t see how BioWare will survive in the long term with this. I now have around 50k coins earned alongside the 40k starting coins, so there’s no reason to buy shards.”

Belpherus: “What should also be mentioned is that some things can only be purchased with coins. The N7 vinyl, for example, was only available for 36,000 coins.”

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We spoke with someone who plays Destiny 2 at the limit

Robert Albrecht Robert Albrecht Reading time 6 minutes

A subculture has developed around speedrunning in Destiny 2. MeinMMO author Robert interviewed Redeem clan member crushTy to understand how speedrunners actually think and what tips there are for interested Guardians who want to try it.

What is speedrunning all about? The toughest PvE content in Destiny 2, such as raids or “the Shattered Throne”, can only be tackled by “normal players” through precise communication and clear role distribution.

However, speedrunners perceive these challenges in Destiny 2 differently: it’s not just about successfully completing the content, but doing it as quickly as possible.

Among the Guardians, some clans have emerged that tackle these challenges together and against each other. The Redeem clan stands out, known for hosting the best Guardians who have excelled in fighting against the aliens. Guardian crushTy has been a clan member for a few months and will provide us with some insights into the life of speedrunners.

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Among other things, crushTy currently holds the world record for the solo run of the Shattered Throne and was part of the fireteam that achieved the current best time for the raid Scourge of the Past.

MeinMMO: Please explain to our readers who you are and how long you have been playing Destiny.

crushTy: Hello everyone, I’m crushTy, I’m 26 years old and I’m from southern Germany. I got into Destiny during the Alpha of Destiny 1.

I have played Destiny 2 since its release but turned my back on the game relatively quickly because it just wasn’t good at launch. I returned with the Warmind expansion.

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You are now with Redeem, one of the best PvE clans in the world. How did that happen?

I started doing speedruns and challenges myself and uploading them to YouTube. Especially with my solo speedruns of the Shattered Throne, I became increasingly well-known. That’s how I met Gladd and I also joined his streams often. When he was looking for someone for a challenge, I happened to be in the chat. So he asked me if I was interested.

That’s how I also met several members of the Redeem clan and was able to do challenges with Gladd from time to time.

When the Scourge of the Past speedruns started, I was asked if I could help out as they were missing someone. After a few sessions of speedruns, I received an invitation to join Redeem.

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This is how one of the best clans in the world plays Destiny 2

How are you organized in the Redeem clan? Do you have fixed teams and, above all, fixed activities that you practice repeatedly?

Currently, there are 2 teams:

  • a “main team” consisting of experienced players who have been playing together for years and
  • a new team that has only existed for a few months. I am currently the 6th man in this team. This team definitely has strong players and was the third team ever to complete the Scourge of the Past raid.
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Basically, everyone does their own thing; many are together on Discord almost every day playing Destiny 2 (also other games) or just hanging out. Practicing usually never happens before speedruns. Most of what is learned comes from normal gameplay or is only learned when it’s time.

You mainly do speedruns and World First races. What does speedrunning actually mean? What should one imagine under it?

Speedruns mean completing an activity, or a raid, quite quickly.

With good teamwork and strategies, quite decent times are possible, as the times for the new raid show.

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You have mentioned challenges frequently now. What do you mean by that?

Basically, we keep coming up with crazy challenges that we then try out. For example, we managed to take down the dogs in the Leviathan raid with just two people without picking up a single spore.

Other examples of challenges include:

  • Flawless Raid (Last Wish) – also Petra’s Run with three players
  • All sorts of solo challenges like Argos or even the first phase of Argos Prestige
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Are there rules under which circumstances a run counts as a speedrun or not? How are these rules defined?

The rules are discussed and defined on the Speedrun.com Discord server by players and mods. If you want to submit a run, you must follow these rules so that your run is verified there and is listed on the leaderboard.

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Recently, there have been some controversial discussions around speedruns for the Last Wish. Why is it so difficult to establish reasonable and universally applicable rules here?

The specific problem with the Last Wish raid was that it is possible on PC to create macros through external programs from mouse and keyboard manufacturers, which allows one to move very quickly on PC with the Titan when certain settings are made.

Generally, macros are prohibited in speedruns. However, some members of the community believe that macros do not speed up a speedrun. Disagreements have arisen in these discussions.

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Since these rules are discussed so controversially, why don’t you just abolish them?

The thing is: If everyone “does what they want”, then a dilemma like the Last Wish happens. Because there were also disputes about the rules there, and then everyone did what they wanted. Then there would never be an official world record.

These rules exist partly because Destiny is a game that is available on multiple platforms. The rules are intended to give everyone the same conditions.

Of course, the PC always has a certain advantage because of loading times for menus or inventory, yet many console players have proven that they can break records.

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According to the site www.speedrun.com, you are in first place for the Shattered Throne. How long did it take you?

Yes, I am, I completed the Shattered Throne in 15:05 minutes. I have invested around 15 hours in runs so far because, unfortunately, there is no reset button for the checkpoints in the Shattered Throne. So you have to finish each run, even if you made a mistake, which lengthens the process.

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How do you prepare for speedruns? What do you do specifically ahead of time?

Basically, I don’t have a specific routine; I often look at the activity I want to run and what times have been achieved there so far. Then I just run, the rest will come during the runs.

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What criteria do you use when choosing activities for which you want to perform speedruns?

I don’t really choose activities. I just run what I enjoy. Alternatively, I also participate in activities that the clan is currently trying.

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How long do you have to play in a session to achieve reasonable results?

That depends on the activity. In some sessions for raids, several hours can add up. In the Scourge of the Past raid, we sometimes have sessions of about 10-12 hours.

How long do you actually need to play to get something competently up and running?

I don’t believe there’s really a benchmark. You should have some basic knowledge about the game, but otherwise just pick an activity that you enjoy.

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Do you have tips for interested readers who also want to try their hand at speedruns?

As mentioned earlier, it’s best to just choose an activity that you enjoy. Maybe watch a YouTube video of existing runs and then just go for it.

I mean: Even if you don’t want to go for world records, it doesn’t hurt to finish a strike a little quicker using some tricks.

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What qualities should one have if they want to take speedrunning seriously?

Especially stamina, perseverance, and ambition!

Have you found a best loadout for PvE content that you always use?

There isn’t really a best loadout; it always depends on which activities are being played. However, if someone wants a loadout that works for almost everything, they would use Midnight Coup, the Ikelos shotgun, and the Thunderlord, and with that, they are generally well-equipped.

For certain bosses, you can also use the Whisper of the Worm or 1000 Voices.

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However, the Forsaken DLC has brought several good alternatives into play, such as the hand cannon Perfected Orchid or the shotgun Threat Level from the raid Scourge of the Past.

Have you ever considered becoming a speedrunner yourself?

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A shotgun in Apex Legends drives Dr DisRespect crazy

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

If you ask the streamer Dr DisRespect, the shotgun “Peacekeeper” from Apex Legends is probably the worst shotgun in all video games. During the stream, he had a meltdown.

Who is it about? The streamer Dr DisRespect is very popular in the Twitch scene. Recently, he hosted a tournament in Apex Legends that Ninja won. According to Dr DisRespect, the new BR game still has some issues. For example, the Peacekeeper shotgun. To put it mildly, he is dissatisfied with the performance of the shotgun.

In one of his streaming highlights, he is in a direct duel with another player. With the shotgun, he hits the opponent 3 times, but the opponent does not go down. Instead, he knocks Dr DisRespect off his feet. He gets upset, slams his desk, and exclaims “The Peacemaker shotgun is terrible!”

Dr DisRespect has had enough – now he is settling the score

Then he stands up and walks out of the frame. From the background, viewers can still hear him angrily shouting “Damn 3 headshots!”

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What happens after the outburst? Shortly after, he sits back at his desk and is visible on the stream. Then he gives a speech in which he complains about the state of the shotgun:

This could be the worst shotgun in the history of video games. The Peacemaker [Peacekeeper] is terrible. It is terrible. The delay of it, everything. I hate it. That was 3 headshots.

Do players also find the weapon that bad? On Reddit, the weapons of Apex Legends are actively discussed. In the question of the best loadout, the Peacekeeper is often seen and chosen as a reliable shotgun. Others prefer the legendary Mastiff.

This is what Reddit user NYIY22 writes: “I love the Peacekeeper, but the Mastiff has always shredded everything for me. I’ve taken down a few squads in small rooms and hallways with this beast.”

So maybe Dr DisRespect has just had a lot of bad luck with the Peacekeeper so far.

You can check your victories and defeats in Apex Legends like this:

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Anthem is plagued by bugs – These 7 will be fixed at launch

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 3 minutes

Anthem is already playable for the first ones, but there are annoying bugs in the game that are supposed to be fixed with the “Day One” patch at the official launch.

On February 15, the Early Access for Anthem started. In the last two days, a few bugs have appeared, some of which were already known from the demos.

On Twitter Lead Producer Michael Gamble published a list of bugs that are supposed to be fixed soon.

These bugs will be fixed with the Day One Patch:

1. Shot from thin air

Players are currently being shot by invisible enemies. This bug seems to be related to streaming. This bug is particularly noticeable on slow or full hard drives. The patch is supposed to improve this.

2. Crashes in Fort Tarsis

The game currently crashes sometimes or the player loses connection when talking to NPCs in Fort Tarsis. This bug will be fixed.

3. Loading screen frozen

Loading screens sometimes do not finish loading and freeze. There are supposed to be “more fixes” regarding this. This issue was quite prominent in the Anthem demos. It should only occur rarely now.

4. Sound bug – Audio drops out

The sound either speeds up, slows down, or completely drops out. It seems to BioWare that this error mainly occurs when players are in a group of four and in intense firefights. Additionally, there are other circumstances that are difficult for BioWare to pinpoint and consequently hardly reproducible.

However, the audio performance has reportedly improved significantly since the demo. There is now a significant fix for the aforementioned issues. BioWare is also working closely with Frostbite to identify the problems. Frostbite is the engine of Anthem.

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5. Opened chests not counting

In some missions, challenges must be completed to progress. It is among these challenges to open a certain number of chests.

If someone from the group opens the chest, it does not count for you. That shouldn’t be the case.

In the future, all players in the group will get credit for the chests when someone from the team opens one. This also applies outside of challenges.

6. Tomb not accessible

In Anthem, there is a mission where you must complete the “Tomb Challenges”. Some players did not enter the tomb after successfully completing the challenges. This has been fixed.

7. All Javelins too early unlocked

In Anthem, players unlock new Javelins by reaching levels 2, 8, 16, and 26. Some players suddenly received all Javelins after reaching level 8. That was a bug and has already been fixed. Players who received all Javelins too early will be allowed to keep them.

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When will the bug fixes come? The fixes and improvements are expected to be delivered with the Day 1 patch, which will be rolled out on February 22, when Anthem celebrates its official release.

How bad is it with Anthem and the bugs? Right after the release on February 15, Anthem seemed to run smoothly for many. However, since yesterday (February 16), we are receiving more frequent reports of bugs and problems. This could of course be related to the fact that some problems only emerged as the game progressed.

First reviews of Anthem also mention the technical issues as negative. Nevertheless, players also find many things they like, such as the game world or the combat system.

The majority of bugs are not “game-breaking”. This means that Anthem is playable for most players. However, there are also bugs that cause players to be kicked out of Anthem or unable to log in.

So for now, we just have to wait for the patch on February 22.

By the way, what also needs to be adjusted is the Interceptor:

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Pokémon GO: That’s why you should participate in trainer battles today

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on Sunday, you will receive more rewards from the PvP mode in Pokémon GO. So it’s worth asking your friends to battle today.

The Community Day in Pokémon GO has hopefully gifted you numerous Sinnoh Stones. But it’s also worth battling again today.

Today there are extra rewards: In total, you will receive 10 rewards instead of 3 from Trainer battles today.

The Sinnoh Stone is one of the rewards from PvP battles. It is definitely worth participating.

That’s why battling today is worthwhile

Why are there more rewards? This is still related to the Community Day. You not only have special rewards in Trainer battles on that day itself, but also throughout the entire weekend.

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What kind of rewards are there? Yesterday, the Sinnoh Stones were guaranteed, today you only have the chance for the stones. However, you have more opportunities again today. Besides the Sinnoh Stone, you can also receive rare candies and stardust as a PvP reward.

You have the chance for 5 Sinnoh Stones from PvP battles against other trainers and the chance for another 5 Sinnoh Stones from battles against team leaders.

It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, because every participant in a battle receives a reward. So even if you don’t have strong monsters, you will be rewarded.

What do I need the Sinnoh Stone for? With this item, you can evolve numerous Pokémon from the 4th generation. If you didn’t manage to do it yesterday, you can still evolve Keifel into Mamutel today. It just won’t learn Ancient Power anymore. Nevertheless, this evolution is now possible permanently.

In addition to Mamutel, you can also obtain other powerful Pokémon, such as Elevoltek, Roserade, or Snibunna with the evolution item. So it doesn’t hurt to have a few stones in stock.

Why you should collect Sinnoh Stones: There are still some Pokémon that will receive an evolution in the 4th generation. However, these evolutions are not yet in the game. It can be assumed that you will need the Sinnoh Stone for this as well, as has always been the case.

Among the Pokémon that will receive an evolution are Nasgnet and Magneton. So you should also have a few Sinnoh Stones ready for that. Today you have the best opportunity to do so.

Pokémon GO has increased the visibility:

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How to find ‘Player Stats’ like Wins and Kills in Apex Legends

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

If you want to find out how good you really are in Apex Legends, you need to put in a little effort. Because the game doesn’t give you clear statistics at a glance. We will show you how to access your stats.

What are “Player Stats”? “Player Stats” refers to the statistics related to a player’s various achievements. This includes:

  • Victories
  • Kills
  • damage dealt and more.

These statistics are particularly interesting in battle royale games to find out how good you actually are. In Apex Legends, however, they are somewhat hidden, and you may need to do some calculations to find out how well you are doing.

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How to find Player Stats in Apex Legends

Where can I find the stats? Unlike some other BR games, the statistics are saved for each of your played legends, not for your account. So you have different statistics for each legend.

You can find these by selecting the “Legends” tab at the top of the main menu. Here you can also customize your legend with appropriate cosmetics or change the banner.

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Select a legend and go to the “Badges” tab. Here you have the option to make various adjustments to the banner. Below are three possible “Trackers” available.

These trackers show your statistics for the respective legend. You can view the stats there and even display them on the banner if you’ve unlocked the display (30 metals for common, 60 for rare displays). However, you can view them anytime.

Apex Legends statistics in the banner menu

How to get your victories and kills: If you now want to find out how many victories and kills you have overall, you need to find these for each of your played legends individually.

Visit the banners of each of your legends and simply add up the results. This way, you will get your complete Player Stats.

Apex Legends legends in group picture

This feature is missing for many players

A built-in feature to see the Player Stats directly is missing for many players. Threads keep popping up on reddit where players ask or even introduce websites on reddit that can read out the stats. However, these only show the currently active banner.

At the moment, there is no other option but to look at the stats of each legend and add them up. Perhaps such a feature will come in the future.

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Interceptor in Anthem is too weak, this will be changed at launch

Timo Kantner Timo Kantner Reading time 2 minutes

The ninja-like Interceptor is currently a bit too weak in Anthem. There is a lot of feedback on how to improve the Javelin and BioWare is implementing it.

BioWare responded quickly and stated that many change possibilities for the Interceptor are already being discussed internally. On Reddit, Camden Eager, a Development Manager at BioWare, announced the planned buffs in a comment. You can find the comment in the source reference.

When will the buffs come? The buffs are supposed to be implemented for the Interceptor by the official release of Anthem. That’s February 22.
However, some of these buffs might also be introduced a bit later.

That’s why the buff was necessary: So far, it’s not easy to create a really potent build with the Interceptor because its attacks are overall too weak or otherwise lacking.

Since some abilities often completely miss the targeted enemy and the Interceptor already has difficulties against flying targets, the upcoming buffs are a very welcome improvement.

These are the planned buffs

Abilities

  • The Spark Sprint attack has been improved and should now be able to hit targets both in the air and on the ground more accurately

Aura Effect (Passive Ability)

  • The aura is supposed to inflict low, but “ticking” damage on enemies. This is intended to give players better feedback when the aura is active
  • The aura stack will be increased. Transferring aura status effects to enemies should become three times as effective as before.

Melee Combat

  • The Interceptor is supposed to get a melee attack to hit enemies multiple times in the air. This melee attack should also be applicable in the ultimate ability.
  • The sustained hit area of the “Spin Attack” has been increased. This way, you can land even more hits during the spin.

Further changes planned: The developer added that there are still other changes they are currently working on.
Whether these adjustments will make it into the game at release is therefore still uncertain.

These are the planned changes:

  • The animation of the Storm Strike attack should be adjusted
  • The Spark Sprint attack and the Poison Fog attack should no longer depend on the Javelin’s line of sight in the future, but rather correspond to the player’s crosshair

Finally, Camden mentioned a few things they have not discussed in detail yet. Since these things are primary characteristics of the Interceptors, they only want to make these adjustments if absolutely necessary.

For this reason, the developers want to wait and test the new changes first. Afterwards, they can evaluate the potential adjustments better.

These adjustments are being considered:

  • Potential changes regarding which abilities of the Interceptor are considered primer and detonator
  • Potential adjustment or complete overhaul of the Phantom Strike attack
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If you want to learn more about this, you can watch this video:

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DrDisrespect organizes a $20,000 tournament in Apex Legends – Ninja wins

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The first tournaments in the battle royale shooter Apex Legends are underway. In “Code Red” by streamer DrDisrespect, the prize was $20,000, and once again Ninja was the winner. He had strong support from shooting star Dizzy.

This is behind Code Red: The Twitch streamer DrDisrespect, with the support of partners like BoomTV and Esports Arena, has been hosting his own tournaments for a while now.

Code Red is a series of invitation tournaments: DrDisrespect invites top players from competitive battle royale games like Fortnite, Call of Duty Blackout, or Apex Legends to compete against each other. The tournament series is quite popular on Twitch.

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This time, in Code Red for Apex Legends, the prize was $20,000. Eight teams competed against each other. However, they did not face each other directly; instead, they played in public matches against “normal opponents.”

In each round, every team completed three matches and thus faced a team that also played three other matches.

The teams tried to score as many points as possible in their games. There were 8 points for a win and 1 point per kill.

These were the famous streamers in the tournament: Among the 8 three-player teams were some of the most popular streamers on Twitch, who had already made a name for themselves in other shooters before arriving in Apex Legends:

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Dizzy dominates again, brings Ninja’s team to victory

This is how the tournament played out: The teams did not compete directly against each other. But once again, there was no stopping the only 18-year-old Dizzy.

In the semifinals, Ninja’s team won with 116 to 66 points against DrDisrespect’s team. Dizzy stood out with 44 kills (Ninja 26, Kingrichard 22).

In the finals, the team won 92-56, again against DrDisrespect’s team. Once again, Dizzy was superior with 48 kills.

DrDisrespect’s team had won the “Loser’s Bracket” and also had a great tournament overall, but in the indirect matchup against Ninja, Dizzy, and Kingrichard, they had no luck.

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Ninja’s team secured $12,000 in prize money. Dr Disrespect and his team went home with $5,000.

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This is a bit spicy: When Ninja won the first tournament with the help of Dizzy, DrDisrespect took a little jab at Ninja. He claimed to have played with friends – a hint that Ninja had won with the previously unknown “Dizzy”.

Even DrDisrespect’s fans commented that Ninja had been dragged to the tournament victory by “Dizzy”.

In the past, DrDisrespect has often complained live during streams about things related to Ninja, even if the two probably have a collegial respect for each other.

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Ninja seems quite happy to have the “young prodigy” of Apex Legends on his side.

DrDisrespect and Ninja are currently the big names on Twitch, but Dizzy seems to be dominating Apex Legends:

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Fortnite: Here’s how to unlock Stage 4 of the Prisoner Skin

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The 4th stage for the Snowfall Prisoner skin in Fortnite is now active. We show you how to activate it and display the location on the map for the Prisoner Stage 4.

What is it about? Players are eagerly waiting in Fortnite to unlock the next stage for the Prisoner skin. This is now possible. After Stage 2 and Stage 3, Stage 4 is now available, igniting magma in the skin. This makes it look even more menacing.

Prisoner Skin Stage 4 – Location and Appearance

Where do you unlock Stage 4? To unlock the new stage of the skin, you need to travel near Wailing Woods. To the north of it is the desired spot. We mark it for you here on the map. The location is in grid square I2.

You will find a small hill there that you need to climb. It’s best to land directly on it. On this mountain, you will find the stones and bowls arranged in a circular pattern. This was also indicated by the leak of the loading screen we presented to you.

How do you unlock Stage 4 of the Prisoner skin? Travel to this mentioned location, stand near the ritual spot, and just wait. Once all bowls are burning, the new stage is unlocked.

What does Stage 4 bring? With the new stage, the skin loses its goofy hat that it still wears in Stage 3.

That’s why you should be careful: Many players are currently flocking to this spot to unlock the skin there. So be prepared for campers and shootouts.

If you’re lucky, it will be as harmonious as here

Is this the final stage of the skin? Probably. It is unclear whether you can further develop the skin with another stage. At least it still has a massive belt and a metal collar.

Another cool skin causing a lot of buzz in Fortnite is this one:

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A trick makes Gibraltar’s shield dome more useful in Apex Legends

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

In the new battle royale hit Apex Legends, the various legends possess special abilities. Some of these can be combined, as players have now discovered. This makes them even more powerful.

This is how the trick works: You first need both a Gibraltar on your team and a Lifeline. Lifeline is anyway the most popular heroine of the game, so you can likely encounter her on your team even without a pre-made high-tier team.

Lifeline now needs to set up her healing drone D.O.C. This will be the target for Gibraltar’s shield dome. The dome is deployed by Gibraltar throwing a generator onto a target point. If he positions this generator on D.O.C., it serves as the center of the dome.

The catch is that D.O.C. can be moved. If you nudge him, he moves a little in the direction you are running. However, since he carries the shield dome, the shield moves with him.

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What is this good for? A portable shield has some advantages. Until now, Gibraltar’s shield has only been really useful for safely regrouping or healing your team. No shot can penetrate the dome, neither from inside nor outside.

If this dome is also movable, you can traverse dangerous terrain without getting caught in a crossfire or ambushed by snipers. You are safe for the duration of the shield and can move slowly to change your position.

A similarly safe method has only been really offered by Wraith so far, who can grant a passage for the team through her ultimate, thus securing the team’s relocation. With this trick, it is now possible even without an ultimate.

Apex Legends Wraith in her inception

What you should pay attention to: If you use the trick, there are a few things you should still keep in mind:

  • The shield is large and clearly visible. You won’t be able to traverse an area unnoticed like with Wraith.
  • D.O.C. moves only slowly. You have only a few seconds for repositioning.
  • Enemy players can still easily enter or exit the dome. You are only safe from shots.

Furthermore, the trick can apparently cause unintended issues, as some Reddit users have found out:

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Is the trick intentional? It’s hard to say for sure. In Apex Legends, many crazy possibilities are open for utilizing the legends’ abilities, like Caustic’s gas barrels in a particularly clever kill.

So the fact that they can be chained like this could certainly be intentional. After all, most of the legends’ abilities can also be utilized by opponents, thus not granting an absolute advantage.

Have you also discovered cool tricks in Apex Legends?

What does the future hold for Apex Legends? Apparently, two new weapons:

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Entscheidet, wie The Elder Scrolls 6 aussehen soll in unserem Live-Stream auf MAX

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time < 1 minutes

The guests on the MAX stream present their version of Elder Scrolls 6 and you can vote live on which one is the coolest. Support our Dawid!

What is coming up on Saturday at Dreamhack? Together with guests Michael Obermeier and Michael Graf from Gamestar, our Dawid will be featured in the stream today.

The talk will be hosted by Natascha.

When does the stream start? Tune in on Saturday, February 16, at 18:00.

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What is the focus? The host Natascha from Gamestar has given the guests a task: They should develop a game concept for The Elder Scrolls 6 and present it to the viewers.

Afterward, viewers can vote live on which of the three concepts they like best. So tune in and support our Dawid!

What does the full program look like? We will be there on Saturday and Sunday with many talks and live LANs:

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Pokémon GO: This is how you easily land great throws and catch Pandir

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 2 minutes

Right now, there is a special heart Pandir in Pokémon GO to catch. However, many players are struggling with the quest for this Pokémon. We will show you how to make it easier.

During the Valentine’s Day event in Pokémon GO, there is currently an increased chance of encountering Pandir. You can obtain the Pokémon through the quest “Land 5 great curveball throws in a row”. This quest is currently quite frequently found.

Many players are having trouble completing this quest, as landing five great throws in a row is tricky.

We will show you how to easily complete the research and secure a heart Pandir.

How to easily catch Pandir

That’s why it works well: During the current Valentine’s Day event, you will find many Pokémon with which you can easily score great throws. It doesn’t even take much practice. We have a list for you:

  • Pantimos
  • Flegmon
  • Ponita
  • Chaneira
  • Schlurp
  • Porygon
  • Miltank

It’s that easy: All these Pokémon are more frequently found during the Valentine’s Day event. They all have large circles, making it easy to score great throws. Just select five of these Pokémon in a row and the research will be significantly easier to complete.

Here’s how to make it even better: The circle can be as large as it wants, but if the Pokémon makes an attack or jumps, you can’t hit it at all.

You can use the Nanab Berry for this. It prevents a Pokémon from performing any attacks. You can then throw at your leisure and hit easily.

Why should I get Pandir now? Until now, the Pandir quest in January and February was quite hard to find. However, during the event, the research is very common. So you should take the opportunity.

Additionally, you will find a very special Pandir in the quest. It has a heart on its body, making it perfect for Valentine’s Day. If you don’t have Pandir number 5 in your PokéDex yet, catching the heart Pandir will also count for that.

Along with the event, there are also special raid bosses. Here’s how to counter them:

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