Fortnite will receive a small patch this afternoon. Various bugs are set to be fixed. Fans are especially hoping for two important fixes.
When is the update coming? Today, on January 31, 2019, a small patch for Fortnite is expected to be deployed to the servers at 1 PM our time. There is expected to be no downtime, but a client update is required.
So you need to briefly pause your game and restart the client.
What will be included in the patch? According to a tweet from Epic, the patch will address smaller bugs. However, fans already have clear ideas and wishes regarding what the patch should fix.
Problems with Ping and Replay Mode
These problems are currently plaguing Fortnite: Fans hope that Epic sees and fixes the following problems among the “smaller bugs”:
Ping Problem: Also annoying is a bug that leads to connection drops, even though everything is supposedly fine with the ping. Apparently, the servers miscalculate the ping for some players, which is likely behind the disconnections. Here too, one hopes for a quick solution through the patch.
This could also be in the update: According to Epic, a fix is currently in the works that addresses a bug where the loading screen is supposed to freeze on some PCs. So this update may also be included in today’s patch.
In addition to the patch, the new weekly challenges for week 9 are expected to be released today at 3 PM. In these, you can finally unlock the long-awaited special skin. This could still play an important role in the story as “Fire King”.
The battle royale game Fear the Wolves is set to release on Steam soon. With the launch, there will be items that allow you to actively use the wolves against your opponents.
When does Fear the Wolves release?Fear the Wolves is a battle royale game by the creators of Stalker. You will fight in radioactive ruins against your fellow players and mutated wolves.
A major highlight of Fear the Wolves is the PvE threat from the wolves. They are controlled by AI and will attack you when you encounter them. So you must not only pay attention to your human enemies, the wolves are also a danger.
Here’s why wolves are even more important soon: In the release version, the creatures play an even more important role. You can hunt down a pack leader, the wolf matriarch, and loot her heart. With the heart, you can control the roaming wolves and send them against your enemies.
The hearts are likely also scattered in certain contaminated areas if you don’t want to go hunting for wolves specifically.
Another new item from the release version is called “Spore” and is essentially a legal wall hack that allows you to detect opponents through walls.
According to the developers, these items are meant to allow new tactics in the endgame. This will likely frustrate campers when they get detected through walls and have wolves sent into their hideouts.
Disclaimer:Fear the Wolves is published by Focus in collaboration with Webedia. Mein-MMO belongs to the Webedia media group.
Players have experimented with the new racial skills of The Elder Scrolls Online, developing a list of the best and worst combinations. There are significant differences between the races.
The ESO guild Hellrunners conducted tests with various race and class combinations to find the most effective connection. Damage per second in a PvE setting was measured.
The strongest races
The best races include Dunmer and Khajiit, followed by Altmer.
These are the best races: Dunmer are particularly strong for stamina builds. However, as a magicka user, their damage is still at a high level.
Khajiit deal extremely high damage as magicka and stamina templars but also perform above average in other classes. They deal less consistent damage because they rely heavily on critical hits and have low health points.
Altmer particularly excel as magicka users, but their DPS as stamina users is average.
The weakest races
However, there are races that perform at the bottom end after the changes. These include the Argonian, Nord, and Imperial races.
These races are weak: Argonians are good as magicka users but perform average at stamina builds.
Nords are average at stamina builds, and their damage as magicka users is rather poor.
Imperials perform well as stamina users, but their damage with magicka is very poor.
Some races perform very well in certain areas after the changes, whereas their damage in other areas is extremely low.
Bosmer deal extremely high damage as stamina users, whereas they do not benefit from any racial bonuses as magicka users.
Source: ESO Forum
Bretons are essentially the counterpart to Bosmer. They are extremely strong magicka users but do not benefit from any bonuses for stamina.
The focus of Redguards is on the use of stamina weapons. With magicka abilities, they perform rather suboptimally.
Orcs are a race of warriors and hunters. Their strength lies in stamina builds. Their damage with magicka is extremely low.
Players discuss race balance
Currently, the changes to the races are only on the test servers of The Elder Scrolls Online. Therefore, changes can still be made before they land in the live client. The data collection is intended to contribute to the discussion.
A player writes in the ESO Forum “Good job. Apparently, the changes are indeed very good.”
Statistics have their limits: Only the DPS in PvE has been recorded. How the individual classes benefit from the racial skills in PvP cannot yet be determined.
Why is ESO changing racial bonuses? At the end of last year, developer Zenimax announced significant changes to racial bonuses for the classes. The aim of the changes is a better balance between the different classes.
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The sandbox MMORPG Albion Online from Germany is also doing its best in 2019 to compete with international competition. But how is the game doing currently?
A developing sandbox
What is Albion Online about? The MMORPG from Germany aims to provide players with a large sandbox world where territorial battles take place and many adventures can be experienced.
PvP is the focus, but there are also plenty of PvE elements. The game is played from an isometric perspective similar to Diablo.
What has changed in the game? Albion Online has been supplied with several content updates in recent years. These have brought many new features. They include:
Wandering monsters that make players’ exploration tours more interesting
Fishing to catch fish and find sunken treasures
Improved territorial raids and a season mode for “guild vs. guild” battles
What is coming soon? The development team is currently working on introducing random dungeons into the game. Gates will appear in the world that lead you to these dungeons.
However, the gates will only remain open for a limited time. This adds another PvE aspect to the MMORPG, which is intended to keep players entertained with random content.
An ups and downs
How is the MMORPG doing overall? Albion Online is currently struggling with an identity problem, which players repeatedly criticize. It was advertised as a sandbox MMORPG that should give players a lot of freedom. However, the title is evolving further away from that. This is also shown by the upcoming update with random dungeons.
More PvE content is finding its way into the game, even though the focus should actually be on PvP. In addition, Albion Online is getting more story content. This is particularly disliked by those who joined because of the original premise. They wonder what the MMORPG wants to be now.
The player numbers according to Steamcharts are not impressive, but it should be noted that Albion Online can also be played through its own launcher. The ratings on Steam are rated “Mixed” with 68%. It is mainly criticized that Albion Online is too grind-heavy and crafting-intensive.
Nevertheless, there are plenty of players who show satisfaction. The latest update “Nimue” has done many things right and has ensured that player numbers are slowly improving and that ratings on Steam are becoming somewhat more positive.
This upward trend must now be maintained by the developers.
Destiny 2 has recently received a buff for the exotic shotgun, Legend of Acrius. How does the weapon perform after the adjustment?
After the change to the weapon system just before the release of Forsaken, the once powerful and popular exotic shotgun, Legend of Acrius, faded into obscurity. However, with the latest Update 2.1.4, Bungie has now remembered the weapon and given it a significant buff.
What was the problem with the weapon? After the transition to the current weapon system, the competition was simply too strong.
The Legend of Acrius was not really better than most of the legendary shotguns. However, these were distributed across the primary and special slots, with the exception of the exotic Tractor Cannon. This allowed the valuable exotic slot to be allocated to other weapons that completely outperformed the Acrius.
Why would someone use an exotic shotgun in the power slot when the alternatives in the other slots are just as good or even better?
This has changed with the Legend of Acrius: The update adjusted the damage and range of the Acrius. Specifically, this means:
Range has been increased by 0.5 meters
PvE damage has been increased by 50%
The Redditor StormTester took these changes as an opportunity to compare the Legend of Acrius with one of the currently best shotguns in the game – the Threat Level from the new Raid, The Reckoning.
The competitor – The Raid Shotgun Threat Level
The Threat Level is currently the first choice for shotguns, alongside the IKELOS shotgun from the escalation protocol. Already without mods and only with the perk “Slug Barrel”, it deals almost 5% more damage than the IKELOS shotgun, which is why he used the Threat Level for the direct comparison. Here are his results:
Damage per shot with Threat Level (without Slug Barrel): 2,649
Damage per shot with Threat Level (with Slug Barrel): 3,972
Damage per shot with Legend of Acrius: 11,506
Additionally, StormTester measured the maximum ammo reserves of both weapons and then looked at how quickly the shotguns could fire in a Rift with Warlock Lunafaction Boots.
Threat Level needs 6.406 seconds for its maximum 21 shots. During this time, the weapon deals 55,629 damage without Slug Barrel and 59,598 damage with Slug Barrel.
Acrius needs 12.779 seconds for its 11 shots and deals 126,566 damage in that time.
For comparison: The Legend of Acrius fires 6 shots in 6.406 seconds and deals 69,036 damage.
An ornament for the Legend of Acrius
Thus, the Acrius deals more damage during the time Threat Level expends its entire ammunition including reserves, and still has five additional shots that can deal damage afterward.
StormTester even claims that the Legend of Acrius is now the new king of shotgun DPS.
This is what the fans are saying: StormTester’s field trial receives much support from fans, with the Reddit post receiving over 4,000 upvotes within just 19 hours and being intensely discussed.
Many fans now see the Legend of Acrius as a worthy exotic shotgun that could find use in certain situations – despite strong exotic competition in the weapon slot. When it comes to shotgun damage, the weapon is now a quite worthwhile choice.
Especially bosses and enemies that can be effectively fought with shotguns may now see the Acrius used either standalone or in combination with the IKELOS or Threat Level shotguns. Many say they will dust off this weapon exotic after a long time and take it out for a spin.
Critics, on the other hand, emphasize that the Acrius may now be considered the new DPS king of shotguns on paper, but that does not necessarily make it more useful in practice. After all, it is still an exotic power weapon that will likely fall short against competition such as Thunderlord, Whisper of the Worm, or the Sleeper.
What do you think of this test and the buff? Will you try the Legend of Acrius now or use it more often? Or does the weapon still fall short for you behind the competition despite the buff?
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In Guild Wars 2, there was a major ban wave in April 2018. Apparently, a few players were wrongfully banned as well. One of them has now been able to prove his innocence and is allowed to play again. However, the community is upset due to the obvious mistake and the weak compensation.
This was the major ban wave in Guild Wars 2: To eliminate users of third-party software, ArenaNet banned 1,583 accounts from the MMORPG in a ban wave last year.
There were already big discussions on Reddit back then.
Many players claimed they were innocent. However, it eventually turned out that most had indeed used unauthorized software. And tools in the gray area, such as DPS meters or shaders, were not even included.
Most commonly, classic farming or click bots were used, which led to bans.
How a player proves his innocence now: Almost 9 months after the ban wave, it has now come to light that some players were punished for false reasons.
The Reddit user Slashy has published a corresponding message and explanation from ArenaNet on Reddit.
Slashy and other players wrongfully banned
To prove that he was innocent, Slashy obtained his data from ArenaNet under the General Data Protection Regulation. He then sifted through the received data to find out why the ban occurred.
Why were the players banned? After the player had his data in December 2018 after months of discussion, he could quickly find out the source of the ban.
It seems that a hash generated by an empty file or an empty string was to blame. Something that can apparently occasionally happen during file encryption.
What was offered as compensation? After Slashy pointed out the error to the developers of Guild Wars 2, the support’s response came a few days ago. They confirmed that the ban was wrongful and that he and a small number of other players were affected.
As compensation, all episodes of the Living World that he missed since April were unlocked for the accounts, including All or Nothing.
Additionally, players received 2,500 gems. This is the currency that can be purchased with real money. This roughly corresponds to about 35 euros.
The community is upset: On Reddit, the disappointment of players is evident, but also that of the community in general. Such a gross mistake should not have happened to such a large company. Additionally, the long processing time of almost 9 months is very negatively received by players.
Finally, the compensation from ArenaNet is seen as a bad joke in the eyes of the players. 2,500 gems for 9 months without being able to play is far too little.
Slashy himself, despite regaining his account, continues to refrain from playing Guild Wars 2. During his absence, some friends have also stopped playing, so they now miss the new episodes of the Living World.
If you still actively play Guild Wars 2, we reveal the best methods to farm gold here:
The bobby pins in Fallout 76 are currently pushing some players over the edge. However, they symbolize a larger issue.
What happened?The current patch of the online game Fallout 76 brought some problems with it. Players have the impression that an old version was put in place because some old issues have resurfaced. Among them is the weight of the bobby pins. This was previously reduced from 0.1 pounds to 0.001 pounds after criticism. Now they weigh 0.1 pounds again.
Why is this a problem? The weight of the bobby pins may seem like a relatively small issue. Yet it led to players being extremely upset once again. For many, it is more about the fact that the bobby pins are the drop that caused the bucket to overflow. The following is what is actually being criticized:
Bethesda regularly introduces new items in the Atom Shop instead of addressing the game’s problems.
There are continual changes and nerfs that players cannot understand and do not appreciate.
The communication between developers and players is declining again. In the patch notes, several adjustments were once again not mentioned.
Bethesda has still not gotten the item duping under control. Duplicated legendary items are still being sold on eBay.
Players are disappointed with the overall state of the game. Moreover, they are also disappointed with how Bethesda is handling Fallout 76.
A test server would be quite useful
How does Bethesda respond to the criticism? The developers remain silent. It was only mentioned that the criticism, including the one regarding the bobby pins, is being discussed internally. As for the items in the Atom Shop, it has been stated that they understand the frustration, but the item shop is managed by a different department. This operates separately from bug fixes, changes, and new content.
What do players want now? There have been calls for a change in development leadership. Many also consider the introduction of a test server to be sensible. This way, changes and innovations could be tested before going live.
In the in-game shop of World of Warcraft, there is now a new mount. However, the lucky pig Hogrus divides the player community.
A few days ago, we reported on a leak that there might soon be a pig as a mount in the Chinese version of World of Warcraft. After all, in China, the Year of the Pig is just beginning, making a release timely. Now the mount is also available in Europe.
Hogrus, the lucky pig: The leak has now been confirmed. Hogrus is an oversized pig with a saddle and numerous pandaren decorations, such as jade ornaments and large gold coins. In flight zones, Hogrus can also fly – it grows little wings. You can see what the mount looks like in action in this short trailer:
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How much does Hogrus cost? Here in Europe, the mount costs a hefty 25€, like most others in the shop. In China, however, the mount is available as an additional incentive for signing a long-term subscription of 6 months. Such offers have now become a tradition in China at the beginning of the new year.
What the community says: In various forums, the opinion about Hogrus is rather negative. Some fans wonder if there will now be a new mount in the in-game shop every month and find the piglet too silly. There are repeated calls for Blizzard to “first fix other issues and then deal with overpriced mounts”.
However, there are also a few players defending the mount. They say Hogrus is finally a “more fun mount” for which they would be willing to pay a bit more. Those who do not want the mount do not have to buy it.
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The Fortnite streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is the biggest star on Twitch and earned 10 million US dollars in 2018. But that came at a high price, as he says now: He did not live his life in 2018. He was a slave to the grind of streaming.
So 2018 was for Ninja: The year 2018 for Ninja was almost entirely about Fortnite and Twitch. According to his own statements, the streamer spent almost half of all the hours of the year, 4,000 hours, playing and streaming Fortnite.
The daily routine consisted of 12 to 14 hours in stream. In addition came:
So far in 2019 for Ninja: Now in January 2019, Ninja is taking it a little easier.
On January 23, he tweeted that he would be away for a few days to spend time with his wife and father.
In recent days, he is taking more and more breaks and has relaxed his otherwise rigorous streaming schedule.
At the moment, he is probably on the way to the Super Bowl and will not be able to stream from home for a few days.
Why this is something special: Ninja is incredibly ambitious and apparently thinks – typical for a gamer – in “high scores.” At the height of his ambition in 2018, Ninja could and did not want to take a break.
He seemed obsessed with his “subscriber count.” These are people who support him on Twitch by subscribing.
Whenever he was not streaming, his subscriber count would drop. Because subscriptions expired and were not renewed if Ninja was not visible on Twitch.
This is what Ninja says now: The current break seems to have led to a change of heart for Ninja. In the stream he now says:
“I am so much more relaxed right now. After last year, I don’t stress about my subscriber count anymore. I know what I’m capable of when I have the time to stream as much as possible and to do these 12 to 14-hour streams.
I did not live my life in 2018. I was a slave to the streaming grind. And I do not regret it at all. But it’s nice to take a little rest and relaxation.”
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This reflects the situation: It’s an interesting insight into the mindset of a streamer. This “Twitch grind” is a major problem for many streamers, who feel they lose everything they have built up if they just take a short break.
Since there are no regulations for streamers, the impression arises that every minute they are not streaming, they are losing ground. And they could always do more, one more event, one more special PR action, one more appearance to take advantage of the moment.
Apparently, Ninja was completely in this mindset in 2018 and now sees with a little distance that there is another way. One can certainly notice his ambition. Ninja is sure that as soon as he streams again, he can make up for the ground he is currently losing to rivals like Tfue.
The younger competitor, Turner “Tfue” Tenney, is currently regarded as the best Fortnite player in the world and has probably overtaken Ninja in subscriber count.
The legendary raid boss Palkia has only recently ruled the arenas in Pokémon GO, and players are already showing how easily the monster can be defeated in a duo.
Legendary raid bosses are considered the hardest raids in Pokémon GO. Yet, trainers continue to attempt to beat the strong Pokémon even as a duo.
Now, numerous players show that Palkia can also be defeated in pairs. Since January 30, it has been possible to find Palkia in raids, and many players have already defeated the new raid boss with ease. We show you a selection of the best duos against the legendary monster.
This is how you defeat Palkia in pairs
Is Palkia easy to defeat? In comparison to other legendary raid bosses, Palkia is quite easy to defeat in a duo. However, it should be noted that strong Pokémon at maximum level are required to achieve this.
How do you accomplish this? Palkia is particularly vulnerable to Dragon-type Pokémon. Many players have leveled up Rayquaza, Dragonite, and other strong Dragon-type Pokémon, making it relatively easy for a duo to fight. However, if you haven’t leveled up five or six Dragon-type Pokémon, it’s advisable to try it with three first.
It can be that easy: On YouTube, two players demonstrate how quickly Palkia can be defeated. They use a full team of Rayquaza and defeat the legendary monster with a remaining time of over 80 seconds. They also fight with weather bonuses.
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It can also be done differently: In the next video, two trainers fight with six different Pokémon. It doesn’t necessarily have to be the top counter Rayquaza; Pokémon like Dragonite, Latios, or Salamence are also sufficient. Moreover, these trainers did not have a weather bonus on their side.
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That’s why you should save potions: If you’re not raiding in large groups, you should save your revives and potions. With Dragon-type Pokémon, not only are you effective against Palkia, but so is Palkia against you.
You will lose more than six Pokémon, and in the videos, you can see numerous revives. If you don’t have enough revives and potions, you should refrain from attempting a duo.
Trainers have already defeated Kyogre and Groudon in pairs:
Now, numerous players show that Palkia can also be defeated in pairs. Since January 30, it has been possible to find Palkia in raids, and many players have already defeated the new raid boss with ease. We show you a selection of the best duos against the legendary monster.
This is how you defeat Palkia in pairs
Is Palkia easy to defeat? In comparison to other legendary raid bosses, Palkia is quite easy to defeat in a duo. However, it should be noted that strong Pokémon at maximum level are required to achieve this.
How do you accomplish this? Palkia is particularly vulnerable to Dragon-type Pokémon. Many players have leveled up Rayquaza, Dragonite, and other strong Dragon-type Pokémon, making it relatively easy for a duo to fight. However, if you haven’t leveled up five or six Dragon-type Pokémon, it’s advisable to try it with three first.
It can be that easy: On YouTube, two players demonstrate how quickly Palkia can be defeated. They use a full team of Rayquaza and defeat the legendary monster with a remaining time of over 80 seconds. They also fight with weather bonuses.
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It can also be done differently: In the next video, two trainers fight with six different Pokémon. It doesn’t necessarily have to be the top counter Rayquaza; Pokémon like Dragonite, Latios, or Salamence are also sufficient. Moreover, these trainers did not have a weather bonus on their side.
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That’s why you should save potions: If you’re not raiding in large groups, you should save your revives and potions. With Dragon-type Pokémon, not only are you effective against Palkia, but so is Palkia against you.
You will lose more than six Pokémon, and in the videos, you can see numerous revives. If you don’t have enough revives and potions, you should refrain from attempting a duo.
Trainers have already defeated Kyogre and Groudon in pairs:
And again, a game is moving to the Epic Games Store: Dauntless, the free monster-hunting alternative. Players are currently far from thrilled with this decision.
What happened? The developer studio Phoenix Labs announced on the official Dauntless website that it will soon be moving to the Epic Games Store. Those who play Dauntless will have to log in through the new launcher shortly. The old one will be shut down.
What is the problem?Dauntless will be playable exclusively on PC through the Epic Games Store. This means that it will no longer be possible to use the previous launcher. Players will be forced to switch to Epic Games. Phoenix Labs will have to hand over player data to Epic and migrate accounts.
A switch with consequences
When will the switch occur? Phoenix Labs has not yet announced a date, but advises all Dauntless players to switch as soon as possible. Otherwise, player names may be assigned elsewhere.
Do players have to start over? No. The complete account with all progress will be transferred. You can also continue to use any purchased in-game currency.
What happens if one does not want to switch? Then it is necessary to create a new account through Epic Games and start over. The old launcher will be shut down. It will only be possible to play Dauntless on PC through the Epic Games launcher.
The backlash followed immediately
How are players reacting? Chaos has erupted on Reddit after the announcement for several reasons:
The Epic Games Store currently has an increasingly poor standing among players. The exclusive deal regarding Metro: Exodus already led to an outcry and review bombing of its predecessor on Steam.
The aggressive approach of Epic in acquiring exclusive titles angers players.
The Epic Games Store is viewed as relatively insecure. Even the privacy policies are quite “lax.”
Many are not pleased that Tencent is an investor in Epic Games. Some wonder if their data will be passed on to the Chinese company.
Players would like to be asked whether they want to hand over their data to Epic Games.
Players may have to come up with new names. Founders are even affected.
Players of Dauntless are currently expressing their discontent over the developers’ decision. On Reddit, they are demanding refunds, and many are threatening to quit the game. There is confusion over this step taken by the developers. The tone, even over Discord, is becoming increasingly harsh. There have even been bans of upset players.
With this reaction, Phoenix Labs apparently did not expect. The team is attempting to manage the damage on Reddit, but with little success.
Images have surfaced on Reddit revealing new details about the Crimson Days in Destiny 2. Some of the rewards have also been leaked. Here’s a summary of what is known so far.
What happened? The dataminer and Redditor Ginsor has scoured the game data of Destiny 2 for news following the release of Update 2.1.4 last Tuesday. He came across fresh details about the upcoming Valentine’s Day event “Crimson Days”.
This is what the leak reveals about the event: Specifically, Ginsor was able to fish out some icons and emblems as well as an image with the event’s description from the data. He also stumbled upon some of the new rewards that players will apparently be able to earn during the event.
What is known about the event:
The point of contact for the event will be Lord Shaxx
You will form a bond with a friend and can collect sweets in the shape of hearts together
You can use these candies to earn rewards and celebrate the festivity in style
There will be new triumphs through which one of the rewards can be earned
There will be double engrams with each level up after level 50. For each Brand Engram, there will also be a Crimson Engram.
This is what the leak reveals about the rewards: The leak likely does not show all the rewards that will be available during the festivities. But the following prizes are already known:
a new emote “Tiny Bow”
2 new sparrows
the exotic ghost shell “Sugary Shell”. Many Destiny veterans will likely recognize this shell as it was already available during the festivities in Destiny 1. It can apparently be earned through triumphs
the legendary bow “The Oath”. The bow comes at Power Level 650, apparently with fixed rolls and as a masterwork of level 10
the ornament “Shot Through the Heart” for the event bow
What else is known about the Crimson Days? Officially, Bungie has only briefly commented on the event so far. Aside from the new start date on February 12 and the hint that this year’s festivities are expected to run similarly to last year’s, little else is known.
The Crimson Days itself is a Valentine’s Day event in Destiny 2. This celebration has now become a tradition and was already celebrated in its predecessor. The Tower will be festively decorated in the colors of love, and guardians can put their bonds with their best buddies to the test during the week.
Who are Saffy and Grizzek? In the pre-story of Battle for Azeroth, the book “Before the Storm”, the gnome Sapphronetta “Saffy” Flivvers and the goblin Grizzek Fizzwrench are commissioned by Gallywix to research Azerite. Saffy and Grizzek are passionate scientists who have worked together in the past and fell in love, but their relationship didn’t last. Now they are essentially the first scientists to properly engage with “Azerite” and create weapons, useful devices, and other things from it.
After realizing that Gallywix and the Horde are only interested in weapons and not in all the protective mechanisms or other useful devices, they fear that the Horde will only lead the world into a terrible extermination war with these weapons. They try to escape but are captured and should die in an explosion. In the book, it was not clear whether the two survived, as the last chapter ended with the explosion.
The Azerite Ring saved them: In a quest line from Patch 8.1.5, players can follow the mechanical bird “Feathers”, which leads to Saffy and Grizzek in the end. Both are in high spirits and when you approach them, it becomes clear why they survived. They have the status effect “Engagement Ring of Azerite”, which was able to create a shield in the book – for in the end, the two had fallen in love again.
After the player discovers the two, they fear that others (especially Gallywix’s minions) might find them as well, and the two leave together. As a reward, Feathers as a pet awaits.
You can see the entire quest line in this video:
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First hints already in Patch 8.1: The first suspicions already arose in the current Patch 8.1. For there, a “goblin and gnome” can be spotted when the faction assault takes place on Tiragarde Sound. The two offer players a rocket that, according to the description, is a mix of goblin and gnome technology. It has now been directly confirmed that the two are Sapphronetta and Grizzek.
Cortyn says: I think it’s great when such details from the books are taken up in the story of World of Warcraft. Especially since the two were a really cute couple and probably the only combination of gnome and goblin that I let this love affair pass…
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Besides the technical issues of the VIP demo of Anthem, players have primarily wondered how strong or weak their Javelin actually is. Because the game lacks a vital feature for an RPG: character sheets with various status attributes. What does BioWare say about this?
Despite the many technical problems in the VIP demo, the general opinion of players who could actually play it is positive. The exosuits, Javelins, feel unique and have their specific advantages and disadvantages.
The three available difficulty levels – easy, normal, and hard – have especially encouraged experimentation with tactics. In the final game, Master difficulty levels will even be added, which require strong gear and effective team play. To keep up there, the available gear must be largely optimized. This fact could potentially pose a problem in Anthem.
Currently looks quite “naked”: The Javelin view
What is it about? Hardcore players study their own character sheets for hours. They are always on the lookout for new gear that promises that extra half percent of damage, which can help them conquer tougher content.
Games like World of Warcraft, The Division, or Diablo 3 are prime examples of how excessively the numbers can be manipulated. Special attention is paid to statistics for:
Own hit points
Armor and damage resistance
Resistance to status changes like ice, fire, or poison
Synergy effects between abilities
Anyone who has taken a look at the character screen of Anthem will have noticed that these particularly important pieces of information for role players are missing. At the highest difficulty level, however, knowing all the parameters of your Javelin is likely to be a significant success factor.
Various metrics for Diablo 3 players
Anthem has numbers, but the wrong ones: Everywhere in the game world you can find modifications for your Javelin and your skills. These also indicate which effects you receive with the gear. However, many players believe that this information is insufficient.
Example: You receive a mod for your Javelin that increases health by 300. Now it would be interesting to know what your base value was and whether the mod increases your health by 10, 100, or even 1000%. This information is simply nowhere to be seen.
It would be much easier to hunt for loot that is visibly stronger. If the values listed on a new loot item are stronger, the old one can be replaced. However, for many players, this is still insufficient and unsatisfying.
Particularly vague are the bars for shields and health, as these vary between the Javelins. The Colossus has no shield at all, only a (presumably) higher number of hit points. Which values truly come into play with the different Javelins will only come to light through exhaustive testing by players.
What does BioWare say about fans’ wishes? Developer Camden Eagar has now responded on Reddit, confirming that BioWare has heard the feedback and is internally considering whether and how this feature can be added.
At the same time, it was at least ruled out that this function would be available at the launch of the game on February 22. Whether players will actually receive detailed character statistics is still open at this time.
What do you think about it? Would you welcome detailed statistics for your Javelins, or do the endless columns of numbers and tables discourage you? Vote in the following survey:
Not only statistics are widely discussed, but also microtransactions are passionately debated:
In the new trailer, The Division 2 spectacularly presents the contents of the Private Beta. These are extensive and provide insights into the story, Dark Zone, and PvP modes.
This is shown in the trailer: The short trailer showcases different parts of the game, giving a brief impression of the civilians, enemy factions, and scenes from The Division 2, which takes place in Washington D.C. From PvE to PvP, you will be able to test these contents:
Two main missions: Hotel Grand Washington and Jefferson Trade Center
Five side missions: Empire Autumn Hotel, MLK Library Hostages, National Archives, Mustang Court Rescue, Bureau Headquarters
The three specializations: Sniper, Survivalist, and Demolitionist
Control points and other activities in the Open World
During this, you will explore seven different zones, each with specific level requirements:
The White House – This also serves as the Division’s operations base
Downtown East
The Federal Triangle
The Smithsonian
Final Epiphany
The 1040
Dark Zone East – You can enter it after completing the “Jefferson Trade Center” mission.
When does the Beta start? From Thursday, February 7 at 10 AM, the Private Beta will be online in Germany. The Beta will run for exactly four days and end on Monday, February 11 at 10 AM.
A preload starts on February 6, allowing you to download the Private Beta earlier.
Am I allowed to record scenes from the Beta? The Private Beta is not subject to a non-disclosure agreement. Therefore, screenshots and videos can be made.
However, it should be noted that the Beta is not the final version of the game. The release versions may contain changes.
We have summarized all the important information regarding the Private Beta for you.
Surprisingly, Overwatch has been expanded with a new map. Paris is now playable on the PTR with some sights.
Completely unexpectedly, there was suddenly a new patch for the PTR of Overwatch. Anyone who ventures onto Blizzard’s shooter test server can now thoroughly test a new map. It takes you to the futuristic heart of France – right to Paris.
Paris mixes classic with modern: From the first glance at the map, it is clear that Paris has not changed as much as other places in the Overwatch universe. At least the appearance remains ancient to classic, although numerous details have been replaced by technology. Omnics can be found everywhere, and many holograms, hard-light applications, or bots have their place on the map.
The YouTuber Master Ian Gamer shows the complete map in his video, so you can get your own impression:
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Paris is an “Assault” map: The new map Paris is of the game mode “Assault”. This means that there are a total of two control points that must be captured by the attacking team and defended by the defending team. There is no payload to be found in Paris.
When will Paris be released? There is still no release date for the Paris map. However, many hints suggest that it could be around February 14. Because that is Valentine’s Day. Paris is known as the city of love, and many of the released posters (which are also visible in the map) show romantic scenes or plays. A release on the day of love would be extremely fitting.
Are you excited about the new map in Overwatch? Or would you rather see other content, like new game modes?
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On Wednesday evening, January 30th, problems are occurring on the Xbox One. Players report that they only see a black screen. The Xbox One does not boot up. What is the problem? Microsoft has already responded: There is an outage and they are working on it.
This is the problem: Numerous players worldwide are currently reporting that their Xbox One is not behaving as they are used to. The Xbox One does not boot up properly, but shows a black screen.
On the GameSpot website, they refer to it as the “Black Screen of Death”.
Those encountering this problem can be reassured that it is not due to their own console, but seems to be a global issue.
This is what Microsoft says: Microsoft has already announced via Twitter and confirmed that there is a problem.
There have been reports that the Xbox One is displaying errors when starting, during title updates, and when logging in.
They intend to keep everyone informed when they have new information and thank the players for their patience.
It appears to be a serious problem that is causing many Xbox One users issues. Some report that their Xbox One shows them that the user account is logged in, but the screen remains black.
The system does not respond to further inputs, but you can see that an update is being downloaded.
Microsoft states in another tweet that their technicians are already working on solving the problem.
Update 8:25 PM: Microsoft now says that their technicians have found the cause of the problem and are working on fixing it. They thank the players again for their patience.
Update 9:23 PM: Microsoft reports that they have resolved the issues related to starting, logging in, title updates, and the status page of the Xbox One.
We will keep you updated on MeinMMO regarding any developments in this situation and will update and keep this article current.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the map is changing again. The ice seems to be melting, and a mysterious “Fire King” has escaped from the dungeon. Will Season 8 bring the epic battle between fire and ice?
What is the “Fire King” all about? In Fortnite: Battle Royale, there is a special skin each season that you can only obtain by completing a certain number of challenges.
In Season 7, you will only receive the skin after completing 60 individual challenges, which can earliest happen with the upcoming tasks from week 9.
What you will get has already been leaked. A monstrous figure named “The Prisoner”, who was presumably held captive in the dungeon of the Ice Castle at Polar Peak. However, due to the ongoing melting ice, the prison has thawed, allowing the prisoner to escape. This is also seen in a leaked title image.
Why is the prisoner called the “Fire King”? The skin seems to have several phases, and the further these progress, the “more fiery” the skin becomes. By the end, he is even engulfed in flames.
Therefore, fans speculate that the prisoner is meant to be the “Fire King”, the eternal antagonist of the Ice King.
His escape can only mean that there will soon be less ice in Fortnite.
Will “Fire” be the new theme in Season 8?
These are the signs for a map change: According to the theory of some fans, the release of the “Fire King” should soon bring about a turning point and cause the now completely frozen map of Fortnite to thaw again. Initial signs of this theory have recently been observed in the northeast of the map.
There, the ice is beginning to disappear and has already returned grass in a thin strip along the coast.
What comes after Season 7? It seems that towards the end of Season 7, winter is slowly fading away and it is getting warmer. But what comes next? Some fans still anticipate the big boss battle event with the Ice King, possibly alongside the Fire King.
And then all of this could also be a hint for the next season. Perhaps spring and fire will be the new themes. Maybe the map is also slowly burning away and becoming a desolate desert?
Is a Game-of-Thrones event coming? Season 8 may also orient itself to the fantasy epic “Game of Thrones”. This title means in the original book “A Song of Ice and Fire”. Moreover, the dragon eggs from the castle have not hatched yet and the medieval sword found in the datamining has also not been used yet.
Additionally, the final season of Game of Thrones, which also features an expected final battle between ice and fire, coincides with the duration of Season 8.
One thing that doesn’t really stand out at first glance is causing frustration for many players. The visibility distance in the game has been reduced after it was expanded just a few weeks ago.
This is why this change is causing a lot of frustration
How it was before: In the update released in mid-January, players were excited because the visibility distance in the game was expanded. One could clearly see more gyms and PokéStops from a distance than before.
On Reddit, many players expressed their enthusiasm for the feature, as they could identify more gyms and therefore more raids. Better coordination for the raids was the result.
There was a premonition: Some players didn’t really believe in this change and considered it a bug. The players were right, as the latest update has reduced the visibility distance again.
Players report: Some players have already downloaded the update via an APK file and can report on the reduction.
The player “Mondogarp” writes on Reddit that the visibility distance was not only reverted to the standard but was even reduced: “I had already seen three gyms from home before the expansion. Now I can only see one gym. So the visibility distance has been further reduced.”
How players are reacting to the change
Under the thread by “Mondogarp”, many players shared their frustration. It is not understandable why such a celebrated change is simply altered again.
Players hope for a mistake: User “hmalter” still hopes for a mistake on Niantic’s part: “This must be a bug. It has to be like this. I hope it changes with the final release of the update!”
“er1end” writes: “What? My goodness, this change was the best thing Niantic has done in a long time and now it is smaller than before? This is unacceptable.”
What do you think about the reduction of the visibility distance? Are you just as angry as other players?
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Anthem will not offer a PvP mode at launch. A player has now mentioned some reasons on Reddit why the absence of PvP can be positive for the game.
This is what it’s about: The developers of Anthem have already confirmed that the shooter will not include a PvP mode at release. Whether a competitive multiplayer will follow depends entirely on community feedback, according to BioWare.
In the Anthem subreddit, player MaxDetroit has now presented his reasons for why the lack of PvP is not a problem for him, but actually an advantage for the game. The post received over 3,800 upvotes in just four hours.
Here are his reasons
MaxDetroit states that he is not a fan of PvP himself. However, he believes there are additional reasons against competitive multiplayer.
Reason 1: Balancing. It is much easier to balance a weapon or a Javelin for just one mode rather than for both PvE and PvP. This way, Anthem will never face the problems of a skill or weapon being too strong or too weak simply because they were too powerful or too weak in one mode.
Actually, BioWare could completely avoid nerfs without PvP and focus on buffing weaker weapons. After all, the freelancers are playing together, not against each other.
Reason 2: Splitting the community. Like other games, the community in Anthem would be split into two factions: players who enjoy PvP and those who do not. Furthermore, no one would be forced into PvP if they do not want to.
Additionally, developers would not have to worry about fair matchmaking, different queues, or specific quests for PvP.
Reason 3: Toxicity. According to MaxDetroit, pure PvE games often have a friendlier community than PvP games or those that offer both. Thus, the absence of PvP in Anthem could lead to a more welcoming fan community in the game and its associated forums.
In the subreddit, the player base is divided over the absence of PvP in Anthem. While MaxDetroit’s post has many supporters, some players hold a different opinion.
For instance, there are players who do not want to play Anthem without a PvP mode. Others have doubts about whether the shooter can remain motivating over a longer period without PvP.
