Is eSports a sport? Here, opinions differ. For many, sport is associated with physical activity. However, the President of the German Olympic Sports Confederation and the Hesse Minister of the Interior and Sports believe that eSports does not belong in this category.
What happened?Last year, Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), stated that eSports does not correspond to the Olympic principles of peace and international understanding due to many violent games.
This made the chances for the inclusion of eSports as an Olympic discipline very slim.
What is the position of the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB)? At the New Year’s reception of the German Olympic Sports Confederation, Alfons Hörmann, President of the DOSB, stated that eSports does not exist.
It will definitely not be included as an Olympic discipline.
It is not about eSports, but about eGaming.
This is what the Hesse Minister of the Interior says: Earlier, the Hesse Minister of the Interior and Sports, Peter Beuth, stated that eSports is “as much of a sport as knitting and playing the recorder”.
Values such as fair play and respect for individuals are not conveyed in video games. “We must not allow the eGaming industry to appropriate these sports values,” he further explained.
He still does not want the “eGaming industry to compete for funding.”
Why is this a hot topic for gamers? According to many players, eSports is not about “brutal” games, but about achieving something as a team, working towards a victory, and striving hard for it. Fair play is as important in eSports as respect for individuals, just as it is in “real” sports.
Chess is also frequently mentioned. Whether chess is a sport has been controversially discussed for a long time, especially since funding was cut in 2014.
In December 2013, a guideline from the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) came into effect, stating that sports without “volitional activity of the athlete” would no longer be funded. This had serious consequences for chess.
A similar discussion is held about darts.
In chess and darts, however, the argument arises that they are mental sports. Concentration, consideration, tactics, all of this is important. This also applies to computer games.
Gamers feel unfairly treated, as eSports with its high prize money has already been a significant part of society for years, but simply is not officially recognized.
Is this the end of eSports as an Olympic discipline? With the statements of Sports Minister Beuth and DOSB President Hörmann, it seems this chapter is probably closed for now. At least for now, there will likely not be an Olympic discipline “eSports”. However, there are individuals in politics who advocate for the recognition of eSports as an official sport.
This includes Dorothee Bär, Minister of State for Digitalization. In autumn 2018, she stated briefly: “eSports is sport. It’s that simple.” The discussion will continue. And perhaps we can eventually achieve that eSports is truly considered an Olympic discipline.
The race for the World First Kills in the new raid of World of Warcraft is racing past us. America is almost done before we Europeans could join in.
For some fans of World of Warcraft, the race for the “First Kills” in mythic raids is particularly exciting. No wonder, as this race has a special allure and the professional players grind for days at the limit to outdo their competitors.
However, contrary to expectations, the race for the World First Kills in the Battle of Dazar’alor could be over faster than ever before.
America is already at 7/9 bosses: As usual, the weekly server maintenance in America is a bit earlier than in Europe. This also means that Americans can start their raid progress earlier. This was the case this time as well – and the Americans took advantage of this time! Even before Europeans could enter the mythic version of the Battle of Dazar’alor, Americans had already plowed through two-thirds of the raid. Currently, the leading guild “Limit” is fighting against the Stormwall Blockade, the eighth of nine bosses.
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Method (Europe) has already begun to catch up and is at 4/9 bosses, with expectations that at least the next two will follow soon.
Why did the bosses fall so quickly? There are likely several reasons why a large portion of the bosses was defeated relatively early this time. On one hand, players and spectators say that the difficulty of the first bosses is relatively low compared to other raid tiers from the past. On the other hand, players had the opportunity to obtain particularly powerful items beforehand. One guild even changed factions to obtain the strongest items.
Jaina is “the big prize” – her first kill carries the most weight.
Asian players are even more affected: Korea, Taiwan, and China are experiencing an even harsher situation. For them, the new raid will only unlock around midnight today. With a bit of bad luck, the race may already be over by then.
Will you continue to follow the race for the World First Kills? Or do European guilds have virtually no chance anymore? Should Blizzard finally change the system so that all regions start simultaneously?
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In 2019, fans of The Elder Scrolls Online are still developing addons for the MMORPG. But what are the best addons that you should definitely install?
What are addons? Addons are small programs that extend The Elder Scrolls Online with various features. From map overlays to completely new menus, almost everything is included. Unfortunately, addons can only be used on PC. Over the years, some addons have stood out that I personally can no longer do without in ESO.
The addons listed here take up very little storage space. Only about 11 MB need to be free on your hard drive if you want to install them all.
The following addons are useful for all players. Regardless of whether you are engaged in PvP or PvE or whether you focus heavily on crafting.
Votan’s Minimap
What can the addon do? In The Elder Scrolls Online, players do not actually have a minimap. Instead, the compass in the upper half of the screen shows you interesting objectives nearby.
But when you want to navigate through a tight city or look for the fastest way out of a cave, the compass quickly reaches its limits. Votan’s Minimap helps you keep an overview. The minimap can be easily moved with the mouse.
What can the addon do? Skyshards are scattered everywhere in Tamriel. They are collectible items that grant you a skill point once you have interacted with three of them.
In total, you can earn 127 skill points if you find all the skyshards in the game. If you want to simplify the search, using Skyshards is definitely worth it.
What can the addon do? If you want to improve in PvP or PvE, it’s important to know which abilities are the most efficient in which situations.
To use as few resources as possible, the addon calculates your statistics only when you open it. For weaker PCs, there is a light mode that only shows damage and healing per second.
Who is it worth it for? For all ESO players who want an overview of their stats in raids and PvP.
What can the addon do? LoreBooks marks locations on the map where you can find books. In the settings of the addon, you can also filter for specific books.
Who is it worth it for? Especially helpful for players who want to collect rare books for the Mages Guild. Those who want to rise in the Mages Guild must collect certain books. For this, you will be rewarded at the end with a powerful meteor spell.
What can the addon do? In The Elder Scrolls Online, you can morph all active abilities. This gives the abilities radically different effects in some cases. The addon shows you the different morphs immediately so that you can plan your build in advance.
Who is it worth it for? New players or players testing a new skill line or class who don’t want to constantly surf the ESO Wiki.
In The Elder Scrolls Online, there are many different PvE activities. The following addons help you keep track and monitor the buffs and debuffs of your opponents and group members.
Dungeon Tracker
What can the addon do? Dungeon Tracker lists all the dungeons available in The Elder Scrolls Online and which your current character has already completed. You can also view your progress in the dungeon achievements. It includes group dungeons, public dungeons, and trials.
Who is it worth it for? Dungeon enthusiasts who want to explore all dungeons in ESO and return with plenty of loot.
What can the addon do? Srendarr improves the overview of effects affecting you, group members, and enemies in combat. It also shows you the cooldowns of your abilities.
Who is it worth it for? If you want to improve your damage, healing, or overall skill rotation, it can be very helpful to know the duration of individual buffs and debuffs. With the addon, you can maximize the buffs affecting you and the group members while maintaining debuffs on the enemy simultaneously.
This section lists addons that particularly help PvP players get the most out of the PvP modes.
PvPMeter
What can the addon do? PvPMeter provides a clear display of various PvP statistics. You can see how many duels and battlegrounds you have won or lost and how well you performed as a tank, healer, or damage dealer.
What can the addon do? It allows you to save equipment and ability sets that you can switch with the press of a button. To use it, you need to assign a key to the addon. You can easily manage this through the control options.
Who is it worth it for? Players who regularly engage in PvP have customized equipment and abilities for that purpose. But if you want to venture into other areas of the game, a different equipment and ability combination is often better.
Many players in The Elder Scrolls Online dedicate themselves to crafting items. Thanks to numerous addons, the crafting process can be made easier and clearer.
Multicraft
What can the addon do? Multicraft allows you to craft multiple items with a single mouse click. The feature is actually straightforward but provides some relief in everyday life because you do not have to destroy your mouse to craft 80 units of a specific item.
Who is it worth it for? All players who regularly craft or refine large quantities of an item.
What can the addon do? Craftstore shows you all known and unknown recipes in the game. It also provides an overview of all the furniture available in the game.
Who is it worth it for? If you’re looking for specific recipes or simply need a clear overview, Craftstore DB is the solution for you.
Since early 2017, players in The Elder Scrolls Online have been able to design their own living quarters. Over time, many different items have accumulated with which you can decorate. The addons in this category make it easier for you to furnish your interior.
ItemPreview
What can the addon do? Strictly speaking, the addon is not only interesting for housing fans. It allows you to preview weapons, armor, and furniture. You can look at how a specific piece of furniture looks before you buy or craft it. The same applies to weapons and armor. You can even view saved color sets.
Who is it worth it for? Players looking for new interior design or wanting to dress their character in the latest fashion from Tamriel.
What can the addon do? If you want to stock up on the best furniture for your Psijik Villa or any other random house, you need to know what’s available on the market. The addon allows you to do just that. It lists almost all furniture available in the game, along with how you can obtain them.
So if you’ve set the goal of owning all furniture in Tamriel, the Furniture Catalogue is a great starting point.
Who is it worth it for? For players looking for specific furniture and wanting to quickly know how to obtain them in-game.
Download: You can simply download the addon via the ESOUI website. Additional addons are required to run the addon, which you can download separately via the above link.
How to Install the Addons
Download an extension from the internet. The downloaded file is packaged as a .rar file. You can unpack it with a program like WinRAR, for example.
Where are addons stored? Move the unpacked files to the addons folder of The Elder Scrolls Online. By default, the folder is located in Windows at C:UsersUserDocumentsElder Scrolls OnlineliveeuAddOns. If you’re using a Mac, the path is Users/Documents/Elder Scrolls Online/live/.
How to activate the addons: Next, start The Elder Scrolls Online and activate the modification you want to use by checking it in the character screen or directly in the game under the “Add-ons” tab. You can also use obsolete addons by checking “allow obsolete add-ons”. Furthermore, add-ons can only be turned on and off for specific characters.
Which addons do you use when playing The Elder Scrolls Online?
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The new offer of the week is now available in the PS Store. With this deal, the PlayStation Store is strongly attracting fans of survival horror. Currently, you can grab The Forest at a lower price.
Are you into survival struggles in video games? Then you should take a closer look at the PSN Store. Because there you can now secure the survival game The Forest at a favorable price for your PS4 until February 7, 2019.
Offer of the Week on 30.01. – The Forest
This horror survival title is currently available at a 35% discount compared to the regular price. We have linked the offer for you below:
The Forest is a horror survival game developed by Endnight Games that started in Early Access on Steam in May 2014. It is played from a first-person perspective.
The developers took inspiration from horror movies like Descent – Abyss of Horror or the series Lost. The game is popular among fans of the survival genre and is highly rated on Steam and the PS Store.
What is it about? As a survivor of a plane crash, the player must navigate a wooded island and find their son. This involves building a shelter and crafting weapons and tools. Additionally, cannibalistic natives and mutants make life difficult for you.
What makes the game special? The Forest offers a successful mix of horror elements, survival aspects, and mystery. Building, exploring, and surviving are all clearly in focus, and the game now features a storyline as well. Additionally, The Forest offers the following features:
Vibrant game world, with dense vegetation, underground caves, and lakes, as well as a day-night cycle
Convincing AI: The enemies are not suicidal. They have tactics, are not mindlessly aggressive, retreat, and surprise the player when they feel safe
Crafting system: Every tree and plant can be cut down and used. Create tools and weapons
Survival: Keep warm and find food to avoid dying. Set traps to protect yourself from the natives and mutants. Use stealth to avoid them or face them in open combat
Build a small shelter or a gigantic fortress
If you don’t want to fight alone, play the co-op multiplayer
You should check it out if you are into survival and crafting mechanics in games and enjoy horror scenarios with a touch of mystery. Besides the unique atmosphere and immersion, these points are particularly praised by fans of The Forest. Moreover, you will enjoy playing as a solo player as well as with friends. However, the game loses its charm faster when played alone.
Buy the game (35% discount):The Forest (PS4) in the PS Store for €10.99 (€16.99) PS Store: 4.5/5 stars with over 2600 ratings Metacritic: 78% for the PS4 version Steam Reviews: “Very positive”, 92% positive user ratings with over 97,000 reviews
Have you seen which games you get for free with PS Plus in February? Check it out here:
In the latest patch 7.30 of Fortnite, four events were also found that will likely be held soon. We will show you what the events will be about. There are hints of earthquakes, China, football, and the music star Marshmello.
What happened? Data miners searched through the new patch of Fortnite for any innovations. They not only found some skins but also four events that are supposed to take place in February.
We will show you the findings of the data miners and explain what the events might be about.
These events were found by data miners
What is known: Only the names of the events and some cosmetic skins were found in the patch. However, not much more is known about the 4 special events. The names of the events already partially indicate what they might be about and when the events might take place.
Football Event
This is known so far about the event: The football event will likely take place soon. It revolves around the NFL Super Bowl, which will be held this weekend.
Epic Games has already announced that the football skins will return for this occasion. In this event, players will compete in a 20 versus 20 match while wearing the outfits of the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots, the two Super Bowl participants.
Marshmello Event – already this Saturday?
This is known so far about the event: This event will likely take place in cooperation with the American DJ Marshmello. However, there is no exact date yet.
In line with this, there has already been a change on the map. Two trucks are now on the football field of Pleasant Park, and they seem to be loaded with a stage.
This stage could soon be set up and present a concert by Marshmello. Additionally, data miners found a pickaxe and a spray from the DJ.
There are other leaks suggesting that the Marshmello event might actually take place this Saturday evening at 8:00 PM our time.
New Year’s Event
This is known so far about the event: Our New Year passed over a month ago, but in China, the new year is only celebrated in February. It seems that Fortnite is planning to host an event in line with this.
Data miners also found a wrap for weapons and vehicles in line with this. It is titled as a dragon wrap in the patch and is likely related to the Chinese New Year.
Earthquake Event
This is known so far about the event: So far, the least is known about this event. No relevant event in the coming month matches with earthquakes.
It may be assumed that a significant earthquake will affect the Fortnite map. However, this is only speculation, and we will likely have to wait until Epic reveals more about this event.
The Fortnite map has also received some changes with the latest patch. We will show you:
A 19-year-old from Nice in France came up with the idea to buy a Playstation 4 at “fruit price”. However, he was caught and sentenced to 4 months in prison – but on probation.
As “creative” as the idea was, it was simply theft.
Playstation 4 relabeled as fruit
What happened? Last September, 19-year-old Adel from Nice picked a Playstation 4 off the shelf in a supermarket in the town of Montbéliard and weighed it in the fruit and vegetable section.
He then stuck the price the scale displayed onto the packaging and went to the self-checkout. There, he paid around 9 euros and left the store.
How was he caught? Adel did not want to use the PS4 himself to play the cool PS4 MMORPGs, but sold it for 100 dollars. Allegedly, to afford a train ticket back to Nice, as he later stated.
When he tried the “coup” again the next day, he was caught and taken into custody by the police on site.
What happens now? Adel was charged with theft and was supposed to appear in court in Montbéliard last week, which he did not. He did not show up for his own trial.
Subsequently, the judge imposed a probation sentence of four months. He is not allowed to commit any offenses for 5 years, otherwise he will have to go to prison.
Here are the new raid bosses in Pokémon GO! This time, the raid bosses fit with the level 5 raid Palkia. We show you the current overview of the raid bosses for February 2019.
There have been changes to the raids in Pokémon GO. In line with the new legendary raid boss Palkia, there are now new level 1-4 raids.
Among the raid bosses, there are many familiar faces, but also some new Pokémon that you can now battle for the first time. We show you a complete list and tell you how to counter them.
Here are the new raid bosses fitting to Palkia
On Reddit, trainers eagerly awaited the new raid bosses and gradually compiled them. After an initial mistake in which the wrong raid bosses were distributed, the correct Pokémon are now in the arenas.
What do the raid bosses revolve around? As usual, a large part of the raid bosses are good counters for the level 5 raid. The current legendary boss Palkia now faces competition from many fairy Pokémon and also some dragons. Additionally, there are also some classics that can also appear as shiny.
List of the new raid bosses in Pokémon GO in February 2019
Raid Level
Pokémon
Level 1 – pink eggs
Barschwa
Dratini
Karpador
Sheinux
Wablu
Bamelin
Level 2 – pink eggs
Kirlia
Zobiris
Flunkifer
Alola-Kokowei
Level 3 – yellow eggs
Azumarill
Granbull
Machomei
Simsala
Level 4 – yellow eggs
Togetic
Absol
Despotar
Alola-Knogga
Ursaring
Level 5 – black eggs
Palkia
The current raid bosses at Level 1 / Tier 1
Barschwa
Dratini
Karpador
Sheinux
Wablu
Bamelin
The current raid bosses at Level 2 / Tier 2
Kirlia
Zobiris
Flunkifer
Alola-Kokowei
The current raid bosses at Level 3 / Tier 3
Azumarill
Counter: Elevoltek with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Counter: Roserade with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
Counter: Raikou with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Granbull
Counter: Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Counter: Roserade with Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb
Counter: Gengar with Lick and Sludge Bomb
Machomei
Counter: Mewtwo with Confusion and Psychic
Counter: Simsala with Confusion and Future Sight
Counter: Rayquaza with Air Slash and Aerial Ace
Simsala
Counter: Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Counter: Gengar with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
Counter: Kramshef with Hyper Voice and Dark Aura
The current raid bosses at Level 4 / Tier 4
Togetic
Counter: Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Counter: Elevoltek with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Counter: Raikou with Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
On January 29, the quest “The Temptation” went live in Destiny 2. It leads the Guardians to the 5th and final weapon Exotic of the “Forsaken” DLC, the Hand Cannon “The Last Word.”
With the Weekly Reset from January 29, owners of the Annual Pass now have the chance to earn a new exotic weapon. This is the Hand Cannon “The Last Word,” a cult weapon from the predecessor, which is now making its return in Destiny 2. What must one actually do for that?
This is how the quest “The Temptation” for The Last Word works
The quest for the new exotic Hand Cannon consists of a total of 10 steps and revolves around the Drifter and the Hive:
Step 1 – Corrupted Artifact: To get the quest, you simply need to speak with the Drifter in the Tower. There you will learn more about an artifact infected by a long-familiar illness and receive the first step.
Step 2 – The Cleansing: Now, it’s time to cleanse the artifact of its illness. For this, you need to do the following:
Defeat Hive enemies with Solar damage. Kills with weapons and abilities that deal Solar damage count.
Collect 75 Hive Tablets. Killed Hive enemies of any type drop this item after kills.
Defeat 3 Hive bosses.
The best place to do all of this is in the Lost Sector “Kern-Terminus” on Mars in the Braytech Futurescape area. Three to four runs through the sector should be enough to complete all tasks.
Step 3 – A Clean Artifact: This step is simple again. The Drifter wants you to bring him the now cleansed artifact.
Step 4 – The Temptation: Now, the Guardians need to go into the Crucible, where they should “feed” the artifact with Light by defeating other Guardians. One kill gives you 1% progress. Assists also count. If you kill multiple players in one life, you will get more percentages.
It is therefore about killing as many enemies as possible while dying as little as possible, since your own deaths will hinder your progress. If you die, you will lose 1% of your progress.
Step 5 – The Condemnation: The artifact now calls for something dark. You need to uncover a dark ritual on Titan and stop this wild ceremony.
This involves a mission (Power Level 500) on Titan that is unmistakably marked with a mission marker on the planet map. This is practically self-explanatory, so just follow the mission’s course. When facing the boss, you should only pay attention to take out the two Witches. This will remove his shield and allow you to deal damage.
Step 6 – A New Jagged Destiny: This step is straightforward. You have found the helmet of a Guardian that was pierced by a unique projectile. You need to bring this helmet to the Drifter.
Step 7 – Contaminated Light: This is a classic collection quest step, where you need to find several items. The Hive weapon master crafts new weapons of woe, and you need to stop him. However, you must corrupt your own Light to complete the ritual. For this, you need:
15 Corrosive Crystals from sought enemies in Lost Sectors. These two sectors on Earth are particularly suitable for this. You can quickly run in, kill the sought boss, and run out.
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25 Medals from the Crucible. This includes the medals “Eye for an Eye” and “Cold Served.” For “Eye for an Eye,” you need to eliminate enemies that have just killed an ally. For “Cold Served,” kill the enemy against whom you just lost.
50 Hive Larvae that you obtain through precision kills from the Hive.
Complete 3 Heroic Hive Rituals: You must sacrifice Hive bosses that appear in the heroic Witch Ritual Event. You can find corresponding events on Mars and Titan.
Step 8 – Path of Woe: This step is short. You now have everything needed to find the Hive weapon master. Bring everything to the Drifter in the Tower.
Step 9 – The Conversation: You have found Enkaar, the Hive weapon master. He hides in Hellrise Canyon in the Tangled Shore. Now you need to hunt him down and bring him to justice.
This all happens within a new mission (Power Level 500), which is marked on the map of the Tangled Shore with an appropriate marker. It’s best to mark the mission on the map, so you will be guided by in-game markers to the mission point as soon as you land in the Tangled Shore.
In the mission itself, there is a special mechanic to consider. When you stand on the glowing plate, a Hive enemy who wants to duel with you will appear.
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Once you have claimed the plate, you will receive a special Hand Cannon. With this, you must aim at the enemy’s weapon – and indeed when he intends to shoot. You can tell this by his weapon beginning to glow blue.
At the next plate, two enemies will then appear, and at the following one, three. The mechanics do not change. You just need to shoot at the enemies’ weapons in the order they spawned.
Step 10 – A Dark Path: You have defeated the Hive weapon master thanks to a mysterious gift – The Last Word. Now you need to return to the Drifter and talk with him. This concludes the quest line for The Last Word.
This video by Nexxoss Gaming explains the quest in detail:
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What makes the weapon special: The intrinsic perk of the weapon is called Fanning. This allows rapid and continuous fire with The Last Word. Successive hit damage from the hip also grants the weapon faster reload and increased precision.
Other perks of the weapon are:
Corkscrew Rifling: A balanced barrel that slightly increases range, stability, and handling speed.
Improved Rounds: The weapon fires at longer distances, so the range is increased.
Hip-Fire Grip: Precision and stability when firing from the hip are increased.
Textured Grip: Handling speed is significantly increased, although stability is slightly decreased.
With these perks, The Last Word is sure to remain true to its kind in Destiny 2 and come at least close to the feel of Destiny 1 – even though there are some differences in the exotic perk compared to the version from the predecessor.
The latest raid from World of Warcraft is now also available in the raid finder. We will tell you which bosses need to be defeated.
After the normal and heroic mode of the Battle of Dazar’alor was released last week, the mythic difficulty and the raid finder (LFR) are now available – at least the first wing. Starting today, all players can sign up for the LFR and fight the first three bosses of the new WoW raid.
Mini-Guide for Champion of Light, Jadefire Master, and Grong
The first wing in the raid consists of three boss fights that follow each other in relatively quick succession. The fights are still quite simple (especially in LFR) and shouldn’t pose a long problem for players.
Champion of Light: Kill the adds while the boss has “Seal of Reckoning” cast on itself and avoid damaging it during this time. Once the boss is affected by “Seal of Vengeance”, you focus on him. Avoid the light waves and interrupt the adds when they are casting whenever possible.
Jadefire Master: Distribute the damage evenly between both opponents. The HP difference should never be too large, as one of the two bosses will become too powerful. As soon as the mage casts a Pyroblast, all players should attack the mage to eliminate its shield so that the spell can be interrupted. During the maze phase, you just need to navigate to the end of the corridor and attack the barrier there.
Grong the Returned: Grong is one of the easiest bosses. When Grong throws a tank at you, just step aside to avoid the damage. When the boss casts “Wild Roar”, stand next to another player to not be affected by fear. Emerging adds should be killed immediately. They leave behind a ball that you can pick up and apply to the boss to deal massive damage.
Release dates for wings 2 and 3: The other two wings will only be available in the coming weeks; they will be unlocked gradually:
Wing 2: The Fall of the Empire – February 13, 2019
Microsoft has announced the Games with Gold for February 2019. These are the free games for Xbox One and Xbox 360 that players with an active subscription can claim. This time, there are Star Wars and Assassin’s Creed. We take a look at what Metacritic has to say about the four games.
The free games for Xbox 360 in February 2019:
Assassin’s Creed Rogue – available from February 1 to February 15 on Xbox 360. The title is from 2014.
On Metacritic, Assassin’s Creed Rogue received 72%. Critics praised that Rogue gave the series a unique twist by letting players experience the other side. The game felt like the perfect conclusion for that console generation, it was said at the time. The game is an action-adventure.
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy: You can get it from February 16 to February 28.
Jedi Academy was released in 2003 and received 76% on Metacritic. It is a third-person shooter. Critics called Jedi Academy an action-packed game with a great story and intense battles. However, it is less of a shooter and more of a hack ‘n’ slash with lightsabers.
Both games can also be played on Xbox One through backward compatibility.
The free games for Xbox One in February 2019:
Bloodstained Curse of the Moon: available from February 1 to February 28 on Xbox One. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon is an action-adventure in 8-bit style, inspired by titles like Castlevania.
It received 70% on Metacritic. Players were recommended it to get into games like Castlevania. It is a nostalgic trip back to old times.
Super Bomberman R, available from February 16 to March 15 on Xbox One. The game was released in June 2018.
Super Bomberman R received 63% on Metacritic for the Xbox One version.
Friendly critics said the game takes the old formula and spices it up. Negative reviews complained that it only offers uninteresting bosses and slow enemies in single-player mode – the online part of the game only works in the local network, lacking opponents in online mode.
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What is Games with Gold? As a subscriber to Xbox Games with Gold, you receive a selection of free games every month. There are 2 games each for the Xbox 360 and the Xbox One that you can claim for free.
With minimal effort and a bit of luck, loot at item level 400 is awaiting in World of Warcraft. Alliance players should seize this opportunity.
Last night (30.01.2018), the current cycle of the Warfront: Darkshore was completed. The Alliance has captured Darkshore and now has access to world quests and a world boss. This boss may drop valuable loot, as it has recently been upgraded.
Ivus’ inventory is now better: Ivus the Forest Lord has been adjusted with the start of Season 2 in Battle for Azeroth. His loot has been improved to match the current raid tier. All his items now have a minimum item level of 400, with the chance to also be warforged or titanforged (excluding Azerite items).
Bonus coin is a must: To double your chance for good loot, you should definitely take along a “Seal of Warforged Fate”, better known as a “Bonus Roll”. You can acquire this from various quests in Boralus (Alliance) or Dazar’alor (Horde) with the Astral beings. This gives you a second “roll” on loot from Ivus, and with a bit of luck, you might even snag two items!
Horde follows in a few days: While the Alliance is already benefiting from the upgraded Ivus, the Horde will have to wait a few more days. They have now begun gathering resources and will be able to participate in the Battle for Darkshore in a few days, which will also reward a guaranteed item at item level 400.
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Patch 7.30 has arrived in Fortnite and made some changes. Some places have received new buildings, and the ice has continued to melt.
What’s new: Every patch in Fortnite also changes something on the map. Sometimes it’s just minor details, but sometimes entire buildings are added. In the Patch 7.30, the ice has also melted further. Additionally, preparations for a future event can be seen.
We show you all the changes to the map and what you can look forward to in the new patch.
What’s new on the Fortnite Map
The latest patch for Fortnite did not bring many map changes. Nevertheless, the changes are very interesting. We will guide you from place to place and show you what has changed.
Polar Peak
Many players have already suspected it, and now there is confirmation: Under the large ice block in the castle of Polar Peak, the Snowfall skin has thawed.
The skin was trapped in the middle of the castle’s large hall. However, in the latest patch, the captive has freed himself and vanished. It remains to be seen when the Snowfall skin will reappear.
It remains to be seen whether this house will still play a role in the Fortnite story and why there is such a large satellite dish on the building.
Retail Row
A new Durrr Burger restaurant has been established in Retail Row. The establishment is located right at the beginning of the small town and should not be overlooked.
The previous Durrr Burger restaurant was located in Greasy Grove. The burger chain is now expanding.
Pleasant Park
Two trucks have arrived at the football field in Pleasant Park, seemingly bringing a stage. This stage could be set up soon.
This stage is likely connected to an event featuring DJ “Marshmello.” A pickaxe and a spray with the musician’s logo have already been found in the patch.
Have you discovered more changes on the map? Then let us know in the comments!
What else is new in Patch 7.30, we will tell you here:
There are issues with Fortnite on Tuesday evening. Players report that Fortnite’s servers are down. The login apparently fails – there are disruptions in Fortnite. What is going on?
Update 7:05 PM: Surprisingly, there are issues in Fortnite tonight on January 29. Players report having trouble logging in.
This is not a regular server maintenance. There is no update pending or anything. The Update 7.30 already came this morning. Apparently, there are connection problems.
Epic says players are having issues accessing Epic Games services. They are investigating and working on a fix for the problem.
We will keep you updated on MeinMMO.
At 7:46 PM, Epic reported that the issues have apparently been resolved. They will continue to monitor the situation and will update if there are any changes.
If you want to know more about Fortnite in the meantime, we have a current article on the Snowfall Skin and today’s patch notes.
What is happening today in Fortnite? The next major content patch is set to be released, which will bring maintenance work. After the downtime, you can look forward to new content in both Battle Royale and Save the World modes.
However, before that, you will have to endure some maintenance work. MeinMMO has all the relevant information for you!
Fortnite servers going offline – When will they be back online?
When will the maintenance work begin? Around 9:30 AM German time, you will no longer be able to join existing games. By 10:00 AM, you should have finished your match, as the servers will be shut down at that time. Fortnite will then be inaccessible.
When will the Fortnite servers be back online? Experience shows that Epic usually takes only a few hours to get the servers back up and running. Around lunchtime (between 12 and 1 PM), you should be able to log in again.
As soon as the servers are available again, you will of course find out on MeinMMO. Just like the patch notes, which will be available promptly at the start of the downtime.
What content could come with the new update?
What can Battle Royale players look forward to with Update 7.0?The new Ice Grenade will definitely come, which has already been teased in the game for some hours. The exact effect of the grenade is not yet known. However, the description suggests that it will function similarly to the ice traps.
Additionally, the Ice Storm event, which was responsible for the invasion of the ice zombies, is coming to an end. Therefore, you will no longer be able to complete event-specific challenges or claim rewards.
Will there also be bug fixes with the update? According to Epic’s own bug board, some bug fixes are coming, including:
automatic shooting when using controllers
movement errors with the plane after a collision and
This is what we can expect in Save the World with Update 7.30: The major highlight of today’s patch is undoubtedly the new Llamas that will show you what is inside before purchasing. These so-called X-ray Llamas will go live with today’s update.
What else PvE players can expect is not yet known.
What do you think of the new update? Are you looking forward to the Ice Grenade?
In Destiny 2, today, January 29, is Weekly Reset. Update 2.1.4 is live and brings the latest content from the Black Armory into play. Additionally, activities are rotating. There are new challenges, Nightfall strikes, and a new Flashpoint.
After a maintenance-related delay due to the Update 2.1.4, a new week begins in the Destiny universe.
For all owners of the Annual Pass, the exotic quest “The Draw” is available. The quest is intended to lead Guardians to the exotic hand cannon “The Last Word” and represents the final scheduled content from the first premium DLC “The Black Armory”.
Moreover, the Curse of the Forsaken in the Dreaming City has reached the third cycle week. The Broken Throne is therefore active, and Guardians have the opportunity to earn the exotic bow Wishender.
If you still lack the Infraction, you have the highest chances this week to receive the corresponding quest from the specific Ancient in Gambit.
Nightfall Strikes from 01.29 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
The following three Nightfall strikes can be tackled this week:
A Garden World
Sea of Shadows
Will of the Thousands
A power level of 540 is recommended for it. If you want to adjust the Nightfall strikes with additional modifiers, you can do so via the corresponding challenge card. Remember that during a Nightfall, your gear is locked. So think about your loadout in advance.
The Flashpoint this week is located in the EDZ on Earth. There you will also find a heroic adventure. You can expect powerful loot just like in the Flashpoint.
For a powerful reward from Ikora Rey, you must successfully complete 20 random bounties.
For 5,000 Clan XP, Hawthorne will reward you with powerful loot. Clan members can also take on the weekly raid challenges “Summoning Ritual” and “Stay on Target” to earn two additional powerful gear pieces.
The Nomad has the weekly bounty “Hurry Up” ready for you. If you complete this bounty, you will receive powerful gear. Additionally, you will also get the first quest step for the new exotic hand cannon “The Last Word”.
Ada-1 is offering the following powerful weapon frames this week:
Pulse Rifle
Sword
Hand Cannon
Petra Venj is in the Rheasilvia area of the Dreaming City. There’s a mission with powerful rewards. For the Ascendant challenge and the 8 daily bounties, you will receive two additional powerful items. Currently, the 4th Ascendant Challenge is active.
At Spider, you will find the great weekly bounty “The Eye in the Darkness“, which offers powerful loot.
This is the loadout for the Prestige raid encounters:
Today, January 29, the update 1.32 / 2.1.4 for Destiny 2 has been released. The patch brings bug fixes and extensive sandbox adjustments. Here you can find details about maintenance, server downtime, and patch notes.
Today, the long-awaited “The Temptation” quest finally begins. However, first there will be several hours of maintenance and server downtime. Additionally, update 2.1.4 needs to be downloaded and installed.
The update on PS4 has the version number 1.32 and is about 202 MB in size. Only after the update can you begin the hunt for the fifth and final exotic weapon of the Black Armory, “The Last Word”.
What changes with the new update 1.32 / 2.1.4 for Destiny 2
These changes are coming today: The new update brings numerous bug fixes, “Quality of Life” improvements, and extensive sandbox adjustments, along with the new quest for Annual Pass holders.
For example, the coveted but bugged raid achievement “Diamond Equal” is finally being fixed. At the Forge of the Chain, Guardians can look forward to numerous small improvements. Moreover, the balance of weapons and the Supers of each Guardian class has been adjusted in the sandbox.
We have summarized the most important changes for you in an article at a glance:
Additionally, many fans suspect that the story of Forsaken could finally continue today. Will the Guardians soon be able to break the curse of the Dreaming City?
Destiny 2: Everything about maintenance, downtime, server outages on January 29.
The downtime during the maintenance is not expected to last long. Only 15 minutes are planned for this. You can find out more in the official schedule.
This is the schedule for maintenance on January 29:
5:00 PM:
Estimated start of maintenance work on Destiny 2
Some features of the Companion app will be disabled. They will not be available on the web, mobile devices, or third-party services
5:45 PM:
Maintenance work will be carried out
All players will be removed from Destiny 2
It will no longer be possible to log into the game
6:00 PM:
Update 2.1.4 will be rolled out. It will be made available on all platforms and in all regions
The server downtime should now end as planned
However, maintenance on Destiny 2 will continue
7:00 PM:
Estimated end of maintenance work
8:00 PM:
The features of the Companion app should be available everywhere and in full again
Patch Notes for Update 1.32 / 2.1.4 for Destiny 2
The official patch notes for update 1.32 / 2.1.4 are live. Below we have linked the German change log for you:
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Currently, the servers of Fallout 76 are offline due to maintenance work. A new patch is online and brings some bug fixes and changes. Here’s what’s included.
This is the new patch: As Bethesda reports in the official forum, maintenance work is currently ongoing. Players cannot access the servers of Fallout 76 during this time. At the same time, a new patch has been released that mainly addresses bug fixes and some changes.
The update is already available on PS4 and is about 3.7 GB in size. The update log only states “General bug fixes,” and Bethesda has not yet published any patch notes. However, there are still some details available.
These are the biggest changes
Alongside some bug fixes across all areas of Fallout 76, there are some adjustments to the balance. Some skills and perks are being adjusted.
Like the perk “Demolition Expert,” which increases your explosion damage. The values have been significantly reduced from
+20%/40%/60%/80%/100% to
+20%/30%/40%/50%/60%
So with each rank, there is only a 10% bonus instead of 20% as before. This is just one of many balance changes. The legendary explosive mod has also been toned down because it was simply too strong overall. Additionally, flamethrowers, cryolators, plasma, and laser weapons can no longer spawn with explosive mods.
These are the changes in design and gameplay: The maximum carry weight is now 1500 in addition to your regular carry capacity. If you have a maximum carry weight of 210, it is a total of 1710. Once this limit is reached, you cannot move anymore, and you cannot pick up any further items or caps. This aims to improve server performance.
There are also new bottle caps containers. They are intended to enable loot to spawn in instances. This is meant to avoid exploits.
If you want to spend your caps, merchants should now be even more interesting for you. Plans and recipes are no longer randomly generated; instead, they are available to purchase from certain merchants. Many of these plans, however, depend on the level and may not appear immediately in the offer.
In addition, there are new blueprints for your camp. From walls to generators, several new ones have been added.
These are the changes in the PvP area: A server-wide message will now appear when a player joins the Hunter/Hunted game. Additionally, there is a message when the game can start to give players one last chance to join.
In the Pokémon GO update 0.133.0, there is a new evolution mechanic related to the genders of Pokémon.
What’s new? Niantic is currently rolling out the latest Pokémon GO update. In addition to numerous bug fixes, there is also a new mechanic for evolving.
In these evolutions, the genders are important. Until now, the genders did not play a significant role in the game, but that might change. It looks like this mechanic stipulates that you can only evolve a Pokémon if it has a certain gender. This is important for some Pokémon of the 4th generation that have not yet been released.
That’s why new Pokémon could be coming soon
This is what lies behind this mechanic: If you have played the console games of Pokémon, you will know about these special evolutions. Some Pokémon only evolve into a special form if they are male or female.
In Pokémon GO, this mechanic has not been of interest so far. You could evolve any Pokémon, regardless of its gender.
With the new mechanic found in the update’s code, you could potentially obtain these special Pokémon.
When could these evolutions come? As soon as the new update is available for all devices, the evolutions could theoretically also be released. A rollout of the update will likely take a few days, but could be completed by the end of the week.
Whether the evolutions will be released right away is unknown. Niantic has only included this mechanic in the code and does not necessarily have to apply it. However, it is interesting to see that the update brings such a mechanic and that Niantic has already engaged with the topic.
The legendary raid boss Palkia is coming to Pokémon GO! Here are the best counters:
BioWare will adjust the speed in Fort Tarsis for the launch of Anthem. Many fans were dissatisfied with the character’s running speed within the city.
The city of Fort Tarsis is the refuge of the Freelancers. Parts of the story take place there, where players can accept missions, shop, and customize their Javelins and launch them. Players can move freely in the designated areas of the city – and that in first-person view.
This is what bothered the players in the city: When players were exploring the city during the VIP demo, many were frustrated not only by numerous bugs but also by the slow running speed of the character. The character could only move at a walking pace through the city. There was no sprint option.
Especially players who just wanted to jump into their Javelin as quickly as possible or explore the city were annoyed. After logging in, there was no way around the tedious slow walk through the city at a snail’s pace. In numerous Reddit threads, players voiced their frustrations.
This will change at launch: BioWare has listened to the players’ feedback and will make an adjustment for the launch of Anthem on February 22. It will then be possible to sprint in the city.
This fulfills a major wish of many fans. Although this was not a bug, many players found the slow walking pace to be extremely annoying and unnecessary.
This is why players felt so slow: When announcing this change, BioWare explained why players had to feel like they were crawling in Fort Tarsis.
It was apparently a deliberate design decision. The intention was for players to feel weak without the exosuit. This was to highlight the difference between the Javelin with Iron-Man feel and an ordinary person.
The curious thing is: There was apparently already a sprint level in an earlier version of Anthem. However, for some reason, the function was not included in the specific build from which the VIP demo was created. However, this function will return in the final game, according to BioWare’s General Manager Casey Hudson.
The new Fortnite patch 7.30 brings various outfits and skins. We show you the leaked skins that will be available soon in the shop or come into the game in other ways.
This is known about the skins: Each new patch of Fortnite contains numerous skins and cosmetics. These outfits will then appear in the Fortnite shop over the next few weeks.
As soon as the patch is online, data miners search for the skins and publish them already. We base the images of the outfits on these leaks.
What data miners have found
These 3 skins were found by data miners: This patch only contains three skins that have been found. The names of these skins are not yet known. One of the new skins is the Snowfall Skin, which is a reward for the long-term challenge.
The Snowfall Skin will not be available in the shop – players have to earn it by completing 60 weekly challenges.
The skin below is the Snowfall Skin
These gliders were found: This time only two gliders were found in the data. The gliders could match the new skins. The ice glider could possibly belong to the Snowfall Skin.
These 4 pickaxes are new: In total, four new pickaxes were found in the patch. Among them is a pickaxe that bears the logo of DJ “Marshmello”. There may be a collaboration between Epic and the DJ.
These 3 back blings are in the patch: Three new back blings complete the outfits in this patch. They partially match the found skins. For example, the lid of a trash can is a back bling and is likely to match the skin in the first image.
The middle back bling with the lock belongs to the Snowfall Skin.
This wrap was found: The new wrap “DragonMask” could be related to the Chinese New Year, which is celebrated on February 5.
What are wraps? In a previous update, such a wrap was found. This is nothing more than a roll of paper that is presumably intended to serve as a wrapping film. This film can then be wrapped around vehicles and weapons to give them a new look.
A wrap that has already been found in another patch has not yet been released. It is unclear whether these wraps will be available in the shop or if they will find their way to Fortnite in other ways.
What is important to know: None of the outfits or wraps make you stronger. They are purely cosmetics, meaning only the appearance is changed and nothing is enhanced.
When do the cosmetics come to the shop? Normally, all found outfits are released by the next patch. However, there is no exact schedule.
With the new patch, some weapons were also removed. We show you the exact patch notes:
Recently, the Year 1 Pass for The Division 2 can be pre-ordered separately in the US Gamestop store. Fans are wondering what content this pass will bring.
This is the cost of the Year 1 Pass individually: A fan shows on Reddit that the Year 1 Pass can now be pre-ordered on the US Gamestop site. The price for Xbox One and PS4 is $39.99. No further details are shown, and there is no option for PC yet. Gamestop Germany has not yet included the pass in its offerings.
This is known so far: Currently, it is only known that the Year 1 Pass is part of some special editions of The Division 2. It is now also clear that it can be purchased separately.
In which editions is the pass included? You can pre-order the Year 1 Pass together with these editions:
Gold Edition
Ultimate Edition
Phoenix Shield Edition
A picture showing the contents of the Ultimate Edition revealed part of the content.
According to this image, the Year 1 Pass includes:
This is what the community suspects: Due to the high price, many are wondering what content would justify the 40 Euros. User Garn_cz is making a price comparison with The Division 1 for cosmetics.
For The Division 1, there are seven outfit bundles that can be purchased for real money. Prices for these range from 4.99 to 14.99 Euros in the PSN store. If all of these packs were bought, it would surely exceed 40 Euros. Garn_cz proposes:
If I were Ubisoft, I would say: Special animations + 5 emotes + 5 weapon skins + 5 colors + 5 unique patches + 5 chains + supply drops once a week, and you have your grand 40 Euro content.
Most speculations are going in a similar direction. However, players hope that these will be purely cosmetic contents. No one wants the pass holders to have significant advantages over other players. Fans were already upset back then that players had to pay to gain early access to the DLCs.
However, there are also players who have no problem buying the Year 1 Pass. They trust the Division developer Massive and believe that the money is well invested.
What do you think, what will be included in the Year 1 Pass? Will you go for it?
