The players of the Horde don’t care much for loyalty. At least they betray one of their leaders in Patch 8.1.5 of World of Warcraft.
The Horde is currently an exciting topic in World of Warcraft. More and more disputes and conflicts are brewing within the faction. Players already have the option to support the banished Saurfang or remain loyal to Sylvanas. But in Patch 8.1.5 they have no choice. There, they betray another leader of the Horde – namely the Goblin Jestor Gallywix.
This quest is from Gallywix: The Goblin leader Gallywix wants players to find and kill the Goblin Grizzek, as he might still be alive. Grizzek was an important character in the book “Before the Storm,” who advanced the research on Azerite together with his gnome friend Sapphronetta.
After receiving the task, the Goblin Gazlowe approaches us and asks us not to kill Grizzek if he is still alive. He is a “good guy” and we need engineers like him to advance the research.
Same quest as on the Alliance side: After that, the quest line unfolds identically as on the Alliance side. The player follows “Feathers” through the Tanaris desert and will eventually encounter Saffy and Grizzek. They warn the Goblin Grizzek that Gallywix wants him dead and let the couple escape together into the desert. They promise to stay away from the conflicts to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.
Gallywix is being lied to: Subsequently, players receive the pet “Feathers” and return to Gallywix. They have no choice but to directly lie to the leader of the Goblins:
“He [Grizzek] is nothing more than a smear in the desert. A tiny smear. A series of microscopic little particles, spread over the sand. He is 100% dead. I got this really terrible sunburn when I picked up all his pieces. And when I found them, I blew them up again. Yup. He’s dead. Really, really dead.”
Gallywix seems to be convinced, and Gazlowe thanks him with a “bonus payment” and praises the player.
What do you think about yet another Horde leader being betrayed by the player? Do you play a Goblin and feel bad about this mission? Or should there always be a choice in such missions?
The Division 2 will provide a stable and good online experience at release. The developers have now published an overview on Twitter about what they want to improve compared to the first part. We summarize the information for you.
This is what The Division 2 aims to offer: The Division creators have published an info card via Twitter, which features The Division 2 to optimize players’ online experience.
They aim to effectively combat cheaters, have external servers distributed all over the world, and many other things that should please online players if they work.
Dedicated Servers for Stable Connections
What are dedicated servers? These are simply physical servers that are exclusively used for The Division 2. These servers exist solely for the purpose of keeping the game and all functions running.
For The Division 2, they have server locations in
North America,
Europe,
Asia,
and Oceania
expanded. In total, there are 13 locations worldwide, and they plan to set up servers in South America. This is to ensure sufficient server capacity.
Additionally, there are cloud servers that operate in the background. These are primarily activated when high player numbers flood the servers. They support the physical servers and aim to reduce waiting queues.
Strict Action Against Cheaters and New Protection System
This is how they will protect players from cheaters: With The Division 2, they rely on the Easy Anti-Cheat tool. Cheaters have been and still are one of the biggest problems in The Division 1.
Therefore, they want to take further protective measures with Easy Anti-Cheat. This tool is from the security company Kamu and is used in many other titles, such as For Honor, SMITE, Dead by Daylight, or Fortnite.
According to product description, Easy Anti-Cheat can detect unusually high and perfect kill streaks with an algorithm. It is also apparently capable of monitoring modified game versions. However, Easy Anti-Cheat can also cause problems.
This is how they will deal with cheaters: Additionally, they want to be strict with those identified as guilty. Anyone identified as a cheater should expect a permanent ban.
How was it in Part 1? The Division 1 uses the FairFight tool, a server-side anti-cheat system that operates in real-time. It can store and analyze scenarios and gameplay actions.
In theory, the tool continuously gathers data and thus gets better over time in dealing with cheaters. However, if you look around in the forums, there are quite a few tricks with which it can be bypassed. Not every cheater was caught.
Ultimately, we have to wait and see which of the two tools performs better in practice.
You Can Search for Better Servers
New in The Division 2 – Server Switching: You can now choose your servers yourself. If you find that you have landed on a server with an unstable connection, you can simply look for another one.
The game shows your connection status in-game, so you can keep an eye on it yourself.
It’s also convenient that every activity in the game offers a matchmaking function for every difficulty level. This way, you can freely switch teams and servers.
This was the case in The Division 1: The first part offered no control over server selection. Therefore, this is a significant improvement.
How exactly this will work remains to be seen until release. It sounds as though they have taken the mistakes of the first part to heart.
What do you think of the measures? Do you believe that’s enough?
The action RPG Path of Exile has developed over the years from a Diablo clone into one of the most played hack ‘n’ slashes. Many fans compare this development to that of the online game Warframe: from underdog to king of the genre. What’s the truth behind it?
The better Diablo?
What is Path of Exile? Grinding Gear Games released an online action RPG called Path of Exile in 2013. It was intended as a kind of more complex Diablo. Group play is at the forefront, without PoE being an MMORPG.
You meet other players in hubs like towns or outposts, whom you can interact with and invite to your party of up to 6 members.
Together you fight hordes of monsters in the wilderness and complete quests.
The quest for loot is just as important in PoE as it is in Diablo.
What sets PoE apart from Diablo 3? Path of Exile is significantly more complex. Just the skill system is incredibly profound. You can enhance your hero in a multitude of ways, which can be daunting for casual players.
PoE does not rely on a comic-style graphics; it is much harder and not quite as “polished” as Diablo 3. There are rough edges that players have to deal with. PoE does not play as “smoothly” as Diablo 3.
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What do players celebrate about PoE? Path of Exile has continued to evolve over the years. Currently, there are ten acts available that tell an epic story and provide tons of content. The community jokingly explains that you can only truly play Path of Exile full-time because it is so extensive.
Additionally, the action RPG offers endgame content that many other online games can only dream of.
This includes the maps. These are procedurally generated areas where you fight monsters from the acts, which provide greater challenges each time.
The Delve system offers you a procedurally generated mine where you must face greater dangers the further you descend. However, you will receive increasingly valuable rewards.
You can develop your hero in different directions according to class if you take on the dangerous challenge of a labyrinth filled with traps and monsters.
With the tons of possibilities and items, every character is unique.
Moreover, it should be mentioned that Path of Exile is not a game the developers intend to stop working on in the foreseeable future to focus on a sequel. It is planned as a long-term project and will continuously be supplied with new content. Players find in PoE a sort of second home.
How has Path of Exile developed over the years? When Path of Exile was announced, feedback from the community played a crucial role. This led to a large community that continually provides suggestions for improvements. These suggestions are implemented as best as possible, which players can experience in the new acts and other gameplay adjustments.
In September 2014, about a year after release, the action RPG already had around 7 million players. The team did not rest on its laurels but released expansion after expansion with new content such as the Ascendancy classes, the Labyrinth, new items, more acts, and more.
That’s why there was a long debate about PoE: Path of Exile has often been compared to Diablo 3. Which is the better action RPG and why? Those who were disappointed with Diablo 3 because it targeted more casual players claimed that PoE is the true successor to Diablo 2.
By now, the debate has cooled somewhat. Path of Exile has developed into something of its own, a game that no longer needs to be compared with the Diablo series.
Why are Warframe and Path of Exile compared? At first glance, it seems a bit odd that a game that is basically more home in the shooter/action area is compared to a hack ‘n’ slash RPG. However, both games have undergone a similar development.
Both started off rather inconspicuously and targeted a niche of hardcore players who enjoy grinding. However, regular expansions for both titles led to them gaining more followers.
Furthermore, both games are compared with major representatives of their respective genres: Path of Exile with Diablo 3 and Warframe with Destiny. However, by now both titles have been able to grow beyond this comparison and become something unique. Both games also utilize the free-to-play model and regularly receive major expansions.
Both Path of Exile and Warframe are games that have broken out of their niche status and have achieved tremendous success.
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How well Path of Exile is received: The game’s reviews on Steam are classified as 83% “Very Positive”. According to Steamcharts, about 21,000 players play the hack ‘n’ slash on average, peaking at around 53,000 – and that’s only on Steam. There is also a separate launcher, and PoE can even be played on the Xbox One. A PS4 version is planned for March.
Overall opinions are mostly positive, but especially those who are not into particularly complex games have a harder time with PoE.
What about the microtransactions? The microtransactions in Path of Exile are somewhat divisive within the community. Some find them fair, while others consider the prices for items and packages too high. In the shop, you mainly buy cosmetic items and inventory expansions. However, mystery boxes, which are loot boxes, have been introduced, and they haven’t been received as well. The microtransactions do not offer pay-to-win elements.
Path of Exile has achieved the same as Warframe and has transformed from a niche title into a significant success.
A leak reveals that two new characters for Apex Legends are already in the code. Some of their abilities have also been uncovered. And when are Wall Runs coming?
These characters have been found: Dataminers have closely examined the code of Apex Legends and came across two previously undiscovered legends. In addition to the names, they also found abilities of the characters:
Octane: This is a legend that possesses a kind of stimpack ability. It is unclear whether this stimpack can boost health points or perhaps movement speed or other values of characters.
Wattson: According to his name, the character likely has to do with electricity. This also fits with one of his abilities “Tesla Trap.” An apparently electric trap that gets triggered by enemies. Possibly, he will be used similarly to Caustic.
How strong the new legends will be is still unclear. For the existing 8, it is known:
More names found: The dataminers also came across a list of additional names. However, these likely do not include any further lines of code from which one could deduce abilities or traits. They could also simply be names of new weapons. Dr DisRespect would surely be happy about a new shotgun.
Crypto
Husaria
Jericho
Nomad
Prophet
Rampart
Rosie
Skunner
Are Wall Runs coming to Apex Legends? As Gamerant explains, there are also sound files associated with Wall Runs for Wattson and Octane. Wall Runs originally belonged to Apex Legends but were removed before the release. However, they may return as limited game modes.
Running on walls like in Titanfall 2 – that could work in Apex Legends someday.
The fact that the two legends already have sound data for Wall Runs also suggests that they have been in the game’s code for some time.
Perhaps Respawn wanted to keep the selection of characters manageable at the beginning and will release the new legends gradually. On the roadmap for Apex Legends, they have already announced new legends and weapons.
With a bit of luck, you can perform cool tricks like this one with the new legends:
Anthem is a lot of fun. But multiplayer action and single-player story do not go well together. At least that’s what Cortyn thinks.
Last weekend, like many others, I spent countless hours in Anthem. Many missions and contracts were completed, dialogues were attentively followed, and with the Storm, every enemy that came into my crosshairs was frozen, blasted, or burned.
It is incredibly fun to play the missions with one, two, or three friends, shooting down enemies and exploring the cool world. Yes, playing outside of Fort Tarsis is really enjoyable in a team, and the combo system as well as the different roles of the various Javelins create a great team feeling.
But unfortunately, that’s not the whole game.
To be honest: the rest of Anthem is a burden in a group and anything but fun. At least if you haven’t played the story yet and have an interest in the dialogues.
The process is annoying. Because while you can usually pile up between two and five missions to complete them “in one go,” returning to Fort Tarsis in a group is bothersome. There, all players are running around alone in their instanced version of the game.
You turn in quests, get involved in (sometimes really funny) dialogues with NPCs, and stroll at a snail’s pace across the map, back and forth. Because as soon as you turn in a quest, three new characters want to talk to you.
That would be cool if Anthem were a pure single-player game, where you can take your time because other players aren’t waiting impatiently. But that’s exactly what Anthem is not.
Playing Anthem alone is not fun at all. Anyone who sets missions to “private” and completes them without players will probably fall asleep from boredom after just a few minutes. The real fun only comes when playing with others.
That playing together in large parts of Anthem is absolutely not enjoyable greatly diminishes the fun. You keep encountering these snippets of conversation in Discord:
“What was the name of the chief from the Domi-” – “Shh, just talking!”
“Can we go?” – “I’m still listening to the radio from the Crimson Lancer…”
This kind of game design is annoying. The game motivates me more to “rush through the game” without my friends so that I can relax and listen to the dialogues at my own pace, in the hope of spending more time with the actual action gameplay at the max level, which is not often interrupted by long solo dialogue events.
Perhaps that is different in the endgame, when you only chase missions and only enter Fort Tarsis for a few moments. But anyone interested in the story and wanting to talk to all characters when they have news to share will have a problem with group play. At least if they want to play with a fixed squad.
How do you feel about playing Anthem in a group? Do you experience the story as a team with friends? Or do you only team up with “randoms” for the missions?
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online, the year 2019 is slowly beginning. The big DLC “Wrathstone”, the start of the “Season of the Dragon” and the update with the race changes will be going live soon. We have the release date for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
This is the situation at ESO right now: The Elder Scrolls Online is in a strange situation: A lot has already been said about the game and the changes that Zenimax is planning since January 2019. But those changes are still a long way off.
How hard are the new dungeons? On the test server, some have already managed to get into the dungeons. On reddit they discuss the difficulty of the two new “4-man instances.”.
Testers find that the dungeons are relatively easy on “normal” because Zenimax has toned down most of the mechanics.
But for harder difficulty levels, you need a well-coordinated team. Especially the last boss of Frost Vault has some mechanics that need to be mastered.
What’s coming in the update: In addition to the DLC, there will be a significant update, Update 21, released on February 25 (PC) or March 12 (PS4, Xbox One).
The loading screen for the update 0.135.0 of Pokémon GO features Smeargle and other Pokémon. Fans are excited and expect a photobomb feature.
A new update is coming for Pokémon GO, currently rolling out in various regions. The update is version 0.135.0.
New loading screen: Niantic regularly replaces the loading screen for Pokémon GO with new updates. Often, it contains hints announcing upcoming events or changes. The loading screen of 0.135.0 features the Pokémon Smeargle, Pantimos, and more.
What is special about the loading screen? Players have been waiting for about 2 years for Smeargle to be released. In recent weeks, Niantic has posted messages on social media indicating that a release of the color Pokémon may be imminent. The Twitter account was “painted” in green. The green color that Smeargle has at the tip of its tail.
On the loading screen, you can also see Pantimos. It appears that Pantimos and Smeargle are “photobombing” and drawing the attention from the trainer.
What is photobombing? This term refers to a situation where a person voluntarily or involuntarily enters the focus of a photo, thereby drawing attention to themselves.
Here a dinosaur in the game ARK is photobombing.
Problems with update 0.135.0: Players who have already downloaded the APK or had the update from the Google Store report serious bugs with the update. After installation, the game cannot be started. So it’s better to wait with the installation until these issues are resolved.
How players are speculating now
The new loading image gives fans of Pokémon GO many reasons to speculate. Primarily, they are excited about the depiction of Smeargle.
When could Smeargle be released? It is believed that Smeargle will be released alongside the new AR Snap feature . Or at least is related to it. The function is supposed to be included in the latest update. When it will be activated is unclear.
In a data mining, trainers already found a medal for “Photobomb”. It is now suspected that Smeargle may appear in the new photo mode.
Trainer Milla4Prez66 writes: “There are reports of a photobomb medal or something. I think you get random encounters [with Smeargle] when you use the photo mode. Smeargle might be exclusive to this, so that people use the feature. I think Kecleon would make sense for this too.”
What is Pantimos doing there? Trainers wonder if Pantimos in the photo is also photobombing. Would it lose its status as a regional Pokémon?
Trainer dechtu writes: “With Pantimos in this picture and Pantimimi in the promo images at the beginning of the month… could this be a sign that Pantimos is losing its status as a regional Pokémon and becoming a photobomb Pokémon?”
It is unclear what Niantic plans with these Pokémon. The new loading screen and the discovered medal suggest that AR Snapshot may integrate some sort of photobomb. Whether this will bring Smeargle into the game is unclear. However, there is now a lot of evidence pointing to it.
And you will soon also be able to switch your team, but with a long waiting time:
Planetside Arena aims to ride on the coattails of Apex Legends: the shooter from Daybreak Games is also a battle royale. It is conceivable that the developers have seen some things in Apex Legends that they would like to incorporate into their game or that led to the need for optimizations and changes. The free-to-play model will likely play a role as well. After all, Planetside Arena is set to be released as a buy-to-play title. Whether it can compete with free competitors is the question.
Thus, TheRumBy writes on Reddit: “In its current state and at this price, Planetside Arena will flop.”
Why is Planetside Arena struggling? If you look at some reactions on Reddit, the shooter from Daybreak Games has a general problem. Fans of the Planetside series fear that the series may lose its identity with Arena.
Until now, Planetside was all about massive battles with vehicles, air combat, and tactical components. However, the battle royale variant simplifies things a bit and reduces the size of the battles. Many fans do not like this, and they express criticism of the concept.
Therefore, Daybreak Games not only has to develop an online game that can survive in the fiercely competitive battle royale market with Planetside Arena but also one that appeals to and excites the fans of the earlier installments. This is not easy. Hence, it is quite understandable that the developers want to take more time now.
Planetside Arena aims to ride on the coattails of Apex Legends: the shooter from Daybreak Games is also a battle royale. It is conceivable that the developers have seen some things in Apex Legends that they would like to incorporate into their game or that led to the need for optimizations and changes. The free-to-play model will likely play a role as well. After all, Planetside Arena is set to be released as a buy-to-play title. Whether it can compete with free competitors is the question.
Thus, TheRumBy writes on Reddit: “In its current state and at this price, Planetside Arena will flop.”
Why is Planetside Arena struggling? If you look at some reactions on Reddit, the shooter from Daybreak Games has a general problem. Fans of the Planetside series fear that the series may lose its identity with Arena.
Until now, Planetside was all about massive battles with vehicles, air combat, and tactical components. However, the battle royale variant simplifies things a bit and reduces the size of the battles. Many fans do not like this, and they express criticism of the concept.
Therefore, Daybreak Games not only has to develop an online game that can survive in the fiercely competitive battle royale market with Planetside Arena but also one that appeals to and excites the fans of the earlier installments. This is not easy. Hence, it is quite understandable that the developers want to take more time now.
Others mock the constant delays. Some believe that the surprise release of Apex Legends might be related to the situation.
Planetside Arena aims to ride on the coattails of Apex Legends: the shooter from Daybreak Games is also a battle royale. It is conceivable that the developers have seen some things in Apex Legends that they would like to incorporate into their game or that led to the need for optimizations and changes. The free-to-play model will likely play a role as well. After all, Planetside Arena is set to be released as a buy-to-play title. Whether it can compete with free competitors is the question.
Thus, TheRumBy writes on Reddit: “In its current state and at this price, Planetside Arena will flop.”
Why is Planetside Arena struggling? If you look at some reactions on Reddit, the shooter from Daybreak Games has a general problem. Fans of the Planetside series fear that the series may lose its identity with Arena.
Until now, Planetside was all about massive battles with vehicles, air combat, and tactical components. However, the battle royale variant simplifies things a bit and reduces the size of the battles. Many fans do not like this, and they express criticism of the concept.
Therefore, Daybreak Games not only has to develop an online game that can survive in the fiercely competitive battle royale market with Planetside Arena but also one that appeals to and excites the fans of the earlier installments. This is not easy. Hence, it is quite understandable that the developers want to take more time now.
The battle royale shooter Planetside Arena was announced in December 2018. However, in January, the developer studio Daybreak Games announced that the release would be postponed to the end of March. However, this date cannot be met either. The community is now speculating that Apex Legends might be involved.
When is the launch of Planetside Arena being postponed? Daybreak Games announced a further delay of the online shooter Planetside Arena.
Instead of being released on March 26, the game will now be launched in the summer of 2019. A specific date will be announced later.
What are the reasons for the delay? In a developer letter, the team explains that they still need time to provide a polished version that can meet player expectations. The team does not specify precisely what is happening.
What effects does this have? The Founders Season has been canceled. All those who pre-ordered Planetside Arena on Steam can request a refund. Additionally, the beta tests will now continue.
Furthermore, the PC and PlayStation 4 versions are now set to be released simultaneously.
The community is divided
How are players reacting? Reactions on Reddit are mixed. Beta testers state that the delay was necessary, as the game currently seems to be in a rather unfinished and unstable state. Crashes are reported frequently, and bugs plague the gameplay. However, there is potential.
GerryG68 writes on Reddit: “The game is indeed fun when there are no bugs.”
Therefore, Daybreak Games not only has to develop an online game that can survive in the fiercely competitive battle royale market with Planetside Arena but also one that appeals to and excites the fans of the earlier installments. This is not easy. Hence, it is quite understandable that the developers want to take more time now.
Others mock the constant delays. Some believe that the surprise release of Apex Legends might be related to the situation.
Planetside Arena aims to ride on the coattails of Apex Legends: the shooter from Daybreak Games is also a battle royale. It is conceivable that the developers have seen some things in Apex Legends that they would like to incorporate into their game or that led to the need for optimizations and changes. The free-to-play model will likely play a role as well. After all, Planetside Arena is set to be released as a buy-to-play title. Whether it can compete with free competitors is the question.
Thus, TheRumBy writes on Reddit: “In its current state and at this price, Planetside Arena will flop.”
Why is Planetside Arena struggling? If you look at some reactions on Reddit, the shooter from Daybreak Games has a general problem. Fans of the Planetside series fear that the series may lose its identity with Arena.
Until now, Planetside was all about massive battles with vehicles, air combat, and tactical components. However, the battle royale variant simplifies things a bit and reduces the size of the battles. Many fans do not like this, and they express criticism of the concept.
Therefore, Daybreak Games not only has to develop an online game that can survive in the fiercely competitive battle royale market with Planetside Arena but also one that appeals to and excites the fans of the earlier installments. This is not easy. Hence, it is quite understandable that the developers want to take more time now.
Others mock the constant delays. Some believe that the surprise release of Apex Legends might be related to the situation.
Planetside Arena aims to ride on the coattails of Apex Legends: the shooter from Daybreak Games is also a battle royale. It is conceivable that the developers have seen some things in Apex Legends that they would like to incorporate into their game or that led to the need for optimizations and changes. The free-to-play model will likely play a role as well. After all, Planetside Arena is set to be released as a buy-to-play title. Whether it can compete with free competitors is the question.
Thus, TheRumBy writes on Reddit: “In its current state and at this price, Planetside Arena will flop.”
Why is Planetside Arena struggling? If you look at some reactions on Reddit, the shooter from Daybreak Games has a general problem. Fans of the Planetside series fear that the series may lose its identity with Arena.
Until now, Planetside was all about massive battles with vehicles, air combat, and tactical components. However, the battle royale variant simplifies things a bit and reduces the size of the battles. Many fans do not like this, and they express criticism of the concept.
Therefore, Daybreak Games not only has to develop an online game that can survive in the fiercely competitive battle royale market with Planetside Arena but also one that appeals to and excites the fans of the earlier installments. This is not easy. Hence, it is quite understandable that the developers want to take more time now.
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The selection of specialists will soon be expanded in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Fans speculate about the return of a fan-favorite from the predecessor.
What was announced? Recently, the developers from Treyarch released a teaser clip on Twitter indicating the return of a popular character from the Black Ops series.
The teaser is only three seconds long and shows a fighter running through dense jungle with a bow. The video is accompanied by the words “On Target,” which roughly translates to “Right on target.”
Although the fighter’s face is not visible, fans agree that it is highly likely to be Outrider – a popular female specialist from Black Ops 3.
What characterized Outrider until now: Outrider was infamous in Black Ops 3 for her special weapon, the Sparrow bow.
This compound bow fires arrows whose range increases with draw tension. Additionally, the arrows explode shortly after impact.
Outrider also possessed the ability “Vision Pulse.” This is a kind of emitted ping that reveals enemies within the radius of the pulse – even through walls and on the minimap.
That’s why many fans are excited about her possible return: Outrider was among the most popular specialists in Black Ops 3. Her arrows could take down enemies with just one shot. Additionally, the pulse simplifies the hunt for enemies and generally provides a good overview of enemy movements.
Many fans were disappointed that Outrider was not present at the launch of Black Ops 4 and loudly demanded her return. Now, their calls are apparently being heard.
What could Outrider be like in Black Ops 4? What exactly Outrider’s abilities will be upon her possible return in Black Ops 4 is currently unknown.
She will obviously retain the bow as her special weapon. However, it is questionable whether she will keep the Vision Pulse, as the specialist Recon already possesses a similar ability. Therefore, there could be changes to this characteristic mechanic.
When will Outrider be introduced? Treyarch did not provide an exact date. However, on February 19 (on PS4), the next season in Black Ops 4, Operation Grand Heist, is set to begin.
Many fans believe that Outrider could be introduced as part of the new seasonal content – similar to how Specialist Zero was introduced during Operation Absolute Zero.
Would you be excited about the return of this character? What do you think her abilities will look like?
The team switch in Pokémon GO could soon be possible. A data miner has found an item in the code that is supposed to enable the team switch.
This is the find of the data miner: The well-known data miner Chrales searched the new update 0.135.0 for innovations and came across a special item.
The name of the item is “Team Medallion” and you can see the three teams on the icon. Many players are now sure that a team switch could be imminent.
This is the item for team switching
This is what the item looks like: An icon of the special item was found in the code. All three team logos can be seen and in the middle something shiny.
The description of the icon states: “A unique coin that allows a trainer to switch teams. A Team Medallion can only be purchased once every 365 days in the shop.
What does that mean? Apparently, every player can switch teams once a year. However, they must purchase this coin in the in-game shop. However, the price of this item is not known.
A team switch is important to many trainers, as friends can soon take over gyms together and no longer rely on different team colors.
What the players are saying: Reactions on Reddit are mostly positive. Many players are happy about the find, while others are still a bit skeptical because of the fact that you can only switch teams once a year.
As “MojaveBreeze” writes on the topic: “Considering that my friend chose the wrong team for me, I hope it will be available soon.”
“tyketro” writes: “A one-year cooldown? I never thought I would see such a long cooldown in a game. But it is understandable. This is a feature that will change the game.”
When can you expect to see the team switch? So far, it has only been found in the code. The new update is currently being rolled out and is coming slowly. Whether the item will be activated with the new update is unclear. There has been no statement from Niantic on this.
In the end, Niantic can activate a team switch at any time. However, this could also take months. It is in the hands of the developer.
The biggest Twitch streamer in the world, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, has currently turned to Apex Legends. There, he was thrown into a match with a child. His reaction amuses the viewers.
The internet is laughing at this clip: It is actually a completely random moment from one of Ninja’s long streams.
He is just talking about his hair and explaining something when suddenly a child’s voice says live in his stream: “Holy shit, it took me an hour to get into the game. Finally, it worked!”
Ninja then looks directly into the camera. And some believe they see an “inner cry for help” in his gaze.
How the clip went viral: The clip was then titled “Ninja gets paired with his average viewer” and reached over 136,000 views within a few hours after it was posted on reddit Livestreamfails.
There, people are having a great time over Ninja’s facial expression. The look shows “pure disappointment.”
How did the match go for Ninja? As one might expect, the match did not go ideally for Ninja. His young teammate then started to speculate whether it was indeed the “real Ninja” he was paired with.
When the match ended early, Ninja quickly left.
His comment after the match: “Guys, I really think the kid was just drunk on milk – on some kind of sippy cup juice!”
Usually, Ninja is surprisingly successful with “young teammates.” However, they are also not on milk, but rather have fallen into a cauldron of potion as a child.
In FIFA 19 the winter upgrades of the German Bundesliga are known. These player cards are now available in packs in Ultimate Team.
Ratings Refresh of the Bundesliga: The winter upgrades in FUT 19 are going into the next round. Today, on 17.2., EA Sports released the second ratings refresh batch. This time, it is the Bundesliga’s turn.
The best Bundesliga winter upgrades: The highest new ratings are held by Marco Reus (88) from Dortmund as well as the two Bayern players Thiago (87) and Kimmich (86). A Witsel or Werner could also improve many Bundesliga Ultimate Teams.
All player cards of the Bundesliga Ratings Refresh
The new cards in FUT 19:
Marco Reus +3
Thiago +1
Joshua Kimmich +1
Axel Witsel +3
Yann Sommer +2
Timo Werner +1
Thorgan Hazard +2
Koen Casteels +1
Andrej Kramaric +1
Kerem Demirbay +2
Nico Schulz +3
Kai Havertz +2
Sebastien Haller +3
Matthias Ginter +1
Karim Bellarabi +1
Jerome Roussillon +2
Luka Jovic +5
Maximilian Eggestein +2
Yussuf Poulsen +2
Danny da Costa +3
Jadon Sancho +6
Daniel Ginczek +2
Admir Mehmedi +2
Information about the winter upgrades in Ultimate Team
These are winter upgrades: As the standard cards in FUT 19 have remained unchanged since release, many players have shown better performances in the past months. With the winter upgrades, the standard cards of many players are being upgraded.
After this “ratings refresh”, only the new, updated cards of the respective players can be found in the packs.
New cards replace old ones in the packs: Once the winter upgrade cards are released, they can be pulled in the packs. The only requirement is that the pack can contain players. The “old” cards of the respective players can no longer be found in the packs from this moment on.
What happens to my old card? If you already own a card of a player who is being upgraded, it will remain unchanged. It will not be automatically updated. If you want the card of the player with improved attributes, you must pull it from a pack.
It is also possible to purchase the winter upgrade cards from other players on the transfer market.
In other words: After the ratings refresh, two versions of the standard cards of the respective player coexist in FUT.
What happens to the previous IFs? They also receive an upgrade if the new standard card exceeds the rating of the previous IF card or has the same rating.
Boomer the Dog has been dedicated a very special Easter egg in Far Cry New Dawn. You can find it here.
This is Boomer: Boomer the dog was the most popular animal companion for a large part of the Far Cry 5 players. The loyal four-legged friend fetched you assault rifles and rocket launchers, but could also bite if you were in combat with enemies.
Many grew fond of Boomer in Far Cry 5 and were then even more disappointed when it was said that the dog would not be by your side in New Dawn. The newest installment of the series takes place about 17 years after Far Cry 5, and Boomer is now frolicking in doggy heaven.
Boomer as an Easter egg: However, in New Dawn, you do get to meet Boomer again in a way. You can find the Easter egg in the southwest of the map.
As Comicbook reports, you have to travel to the Fang Centre, which is located there. There is a church that has a secret passage beneath it.
At the end of this tunnel, there is a large gravestone. However, the name is covered by a piece of wood. If you shoot the piece of wood, it breaks, and the name reveals itself. This is Boomer’s grave.
So anyone who didn’t have the opportunity in Far Cry 5 can now say goodbye to the companion in New Dawn in peace.
Welcome Timber!
New Dog in Far Cry New Dawn: While he is no replacement, there is another dog as part of New Dawn. Timber is also a good boy and not as stubborn as Boomer. Because Timber even gets in the car with you instead of just running outside all the time.
The story of Rookie from Far Cry 5 continues here:
Anthem offers many ways to customize your Javelin. A squad designed their Javelin after the Ninja Turtles and presented the cool result to the community.
This is how the Javelin of the Ninja Turtles would probably look: With extensive customization options for the Javelin, the four friends created their suits accordingly.
The four friends were inspired by the iconic comic characters and designed their Javelin based on them.
On Reddit, they present the result, and it fits quite well. Of course, you can’t create a detailed replica with the Javelin, but it must be fun to play missions in such a cohesive team.
These are the Ninja Turtles: The Ninja Turtles, or in the German title “Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles”, are characters from a comic series from the 90s. Based on the series, many comic and live-action adaptations have been published.
The Ninja Turtles are mutated turtles that move like humans. They live hidden in the sewers of New York and have been trained in many martial arts.
The Ninja Turtles in a live action adaptation
Each of the four Turtles has their typical weapon and color for their headband:
Raphael has the color Red and a Sai as a weapon,
Donatello the color Purple and uses a staff,
Leonardo has Royal Blue and uses a Katana
and Michelangelo the color Orange and uses Nunchaku
Of course, the Ninja Turtles also used other weapons, but these are the ones most commonly seen.
Thus, the color distribution of the Ninja Turtle Javelins is quite fitting. While the red Leonardo is considered more of a brute and the Colossus visually appears brutal, Donnie is more the thinker and scientist.
The choice of Mikey as an Interceptor is also fitting, as both are equipped with dual weapons.
Data miners have found hints about a new mount species in the files of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth. The new mounts could fulfill a long-standing wish of the community.
This was discovered: The data miners from wowhead have found sound files in the game files, all stored in a directory called “Alpacas.” They apparently belong to the fluffy quadrupeds.
The sound files can, according to the data miners, be linked to some encrypted files that indicate a creature model for mounts. The colleagues from Vanion have already expressed the suspicion that alpacas could come as a race mount for the Vulpera as a possible allied race of the Horde.
Players have been wishing for alpacas for so long: The calls for mounts in the form of wool camels have been around for many years. Posts demanding alpaca mounts have appeared in the official World of Warcraft forums as early as July 2011.
Since then, there have been repeated demands for the fur-laden creatures as mounts, and it is quite possible that the wish had also been expressed on other platforms before.
Why are alpacas so popular? The main reason for the demand for alpacas is likely that many players simply find them cute. Since Battle for Azeroth, there have been alpaca NPCs roaming in the Vol’dun area.
However, alpacas also served for a time as a kind of meme in Mists of Pandaria. After the introduction of Pandaren as a new race, jokes about alpacas being the “new overlords” in the next expansion became more common.
How do I get alpacas? It is still unknown if and how these new alpacas will find their way into the game. However, the encryption of the game files suggests two possibilities:
They are supposed to remain secret for future content
They will be implemented as purchasable mounts in the shop
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.
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:
On Thursday, February 14, Fortnite announced that this time everyone can earn the Season 8 Battle Pass for free – a first. Normally, it costs €9.50 and is one of the main sources of income for Epic.
And there is a special skin for €20, where you can get the purchase price back in V-Bucks if you play hard enough. Such a thing has never happened before.
What is behind this?
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.
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.
Krampus (Legendary)
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 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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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”?
Getting caught in such a trap can certainly be frustrating – like a weapon that one cannot handle:
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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?
There is another entire species in Fallout 76 that fuels conspiracy theories: teddy bears…
