5 Online games and MMOs in February 2019 that we recommend

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 7 minutes

February 2019 impresses with two new games and a few cool expansions for well-known titles.

If you want to play something new, February has some exciting titles. With Anthem and Far Cry: New Dawn, two new titles are hitting the market. Plus, there are cool updates for familiar games.

The Elder Scrolls Online – Prepare for the Dragons

What’s new in The Elder Scrolls Online: In the first quarter of 2019, something completely new begins in ESO: the Season of the Dragon.

ESO Malatar Warthstone Appearance

It begins with the Wrathstone DLC, where the backstory to the gripping cinematic trailer seen by players for the big chapter Elsweyr is told.

Somehow, the cunning Abnur Tharn must have come across the mysterious stone tablet “Wrathstone” that unwittingly unleashes dragons upon Elsweyr. This story is told in the Dungeon DLC “Wrathstone”.

The DLC is set to be released in the first quarter of 2019 and has been on the test server since January 21. So it is quite possible that it goes live sometime in February. ZeniMax did not confirm this for us upon request.

But even if February passes without the DLC, a trip to Tamriel is worthwhile.

Why should you play ESO?

If the Wrathstone DLC is released, it will clearly be the big highlight for ESO. In two dungeons, you will assist Abnur Tharn in searching for the two halves of the tablet . One dungeon should be familiar to fans of Oblivion.

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In the dungeons, there will be unique loot to further equip your heroes.

Also, the dungeons are not just any instances with no connection to the rest of the game. Rather, the story behind the two dungeons kicks off the major plot of the Season of the Dragon and the Elsweyr addon.

Without revealing too much: Once you have played the dungeons, you will understand why there are dragons again and have good motivation to replay the upcoming addons and DLCs of 2019.

That’s why ESO is also good without DLCs: Even if the DLC doesn’t come in February, a trip to Tamriel is still worthwhile. There are plenty of quests, dungeons, raids, and other content for you to enjoy.

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Pokémon GO: List of all field research and rewards in March 2019

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 4 minutes

The list of field research for March 2019 is here. In Pokémon GO, you can now expect many Shinys and a new Spinda as rewards.

Niantic did not change the field research for this month. Shiny hunters are in for a treat, as a large part of the research revolves around shiny Pokémon.

The tasks are popular tasks from 2018. You will also get another chance at Pokémon for the Meltan Quest, making it easier for you to complete them.

List of Field Research in March 2019

This is what the research is about: Normally, the quests revolve around a special type. However, Niantic has selected the highlights from last year for January and February 2019.

The quests have also been maintained for March. So we have the same quests for 3 months.

In addition to the field research, there are also some legendary Pokémon that were present in 2018, from the research breakthrough.

This gives you a chance to encounter rare Shinys and complete tasks from previous months. However, some new tasks are also added. These quests await you:

Hatching Eggs

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  • Hatch an egg
    • Reward: Encounter with an Owei or Snubbull (can be shiny)
  • Hatch 3 eggs
    • Reward: Encounter with a Magmar
  • Hatch 5 eggs
    • Reward: Encounter with a Chansey

Catching Pokémon

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  • Catch 1 Dragon type Pokémon
    • Encounter with Dratini (can be shiny)
  • Catch 5 Pokémon with weather bonus
    • Reward: Encounter with a Quapsel or Vulpix
  • Catch 10 Pokémon
    • Encounter with a Houndour or Magikarp (both can be shiny)
  • Catch 10 Ice type Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Kabuto (can be shiny)
  • Catch 5 Fighting type Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Magnemite (can be shiny)
  • Catch 10 Ground type Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Sandshrew (can be shiny)
  • Catch 7 Flying, Psychic or Dark type Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with an Anorith
  • Catch 5 Electric, Normal or Poison type Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Starmie

Special Throws

Spinda Number 2 Pokémon GO
The new Spinda Number 2. Source: Reddit
  • Land 5 great curveball throws in a row
    • Reward: Encounter with a Spinda (Form 2)
  • Land 3 great throws
    • Reward: Encounter with an Anorith, Lileep or Gastly (can be shiny)
  • Land 3 great throws in a row
    • Reward: Encounter with an Onix
  • Land 5 good throws
    • Reward: Encounter with a Budew or Voltorb
  • Land 3 fabulous throws in a row
    • Reward: Encounter with a Larvitar (can be shiny)

Gym Battles & Raids

Shiny Gyarados Pokémon GO
  • Fight in a Raid
    • Reward: Encounter with a Gyarados (can be shiny)
  • Win a level 3 Raid or higher
    • Reward: Encounter with an Omanyte or Kabuto (both can be shiny)
  • Win 5 Raids
    • Reward: Encounter with an Aerodactyl (can be shiny)
  • Win a Gym Battle
    • Reward: Encounter with a Charmander, Bulbasaur or Squirtle (all can be shiny)
  • Win 3 Gym Battles
    • Reward: Encounter with a Roserade
  • Win 5 Gym Battles
    • Reward: Encounter with a Lapras
  • Fight in a Gym
    • Reward: Encounter with a Mankey or Machop
  • Fight 5 times in a Gym
    • Reward: Encounter with Machop
  • Use a very effective Charge Attack in 7 battles
    • Reward: Encounter with an Electabuzz

Using Berries

  • Use 10 Razz Berries to catch Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Magikarp (can be shiny)
  • Use 5 Berries to catch Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Growlithe (can be shiny)
  • Use 5 Silver Pinap Berries to catch Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Trubbish (can be shiny)

Other Quests

Pokémon GO Silver Razz Berry
  • Spin 10 PokéStops or Gyms
    • Reward: 5x silver Razz Berries
  • Trade a Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Electivire
  • Use Power-Up 5 times
    • Reward: Encounter with a Charmander, Bulbasaur or Squirtle (all can be shiny)
  • Evolve a Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with an Eevee or Sunflora (both can be shiny)
  • Send 2 gifts to friends
    • Reward: Encounter with a Gastly (can be shiny)
  • Earn 5 candies by walking with your buddy
    • Reward: Encounter with a Tentacool
  • Send 3 Pokémon
    • Reward: Encounter with a Vulpix
  • Evolve a Pokémon using an item
    • Reward: Encounter with an Aerodactyl (can be shiny)

Field Research Yields Numerous Shinys

The field research in March is a paradise for Shiny hunters. Almost every quest offers a chance at a Shiny.

Title image Shiny Sandshrew

These Shinys can be obtained: The list of possible Shinys is long. The quests offer you shiny forms of Pokémon such as Growlithe or Kabuto, Pokémon that are not frequently found in the wild.

The Ground-type Pokémon Sandshrew can also be obtained from one of the field research tasks. This has only been available globally in shiny form since December and is quite rare in Germany outside of nests.

New Spinda Form Number 2

A new form of Spinda awaits you in March. The form with the number 2 is new to the field research this time. You can obtain this Spinda from the quest “Land 5 great curveball throws in a row.”

Pokémon GO Spinda Overview
In the first row, the second Spinda is number 2

This is what Spinda looks like: Like any other Spinda, this one also has red spots on its face. The Spinda with the number 2 is primarily characterized by a large spot above its face. In the picture, it is the second Spinda in the top row.

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GTA Online: Here’s how to secure 1 million GTA dollars now

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In GTA 5 Online there are huge cash gifts in February. You can secure up to 1 million GTA dollars now.

What’s it about? The developers of Rockstar Games regularly throw cash rewards in GTA Online. In February, there is even 1 million GTA dollars for free. And you don’t even have to put in much effort for this. The bonuses are available when you log into GTA Online on certain days. It’s that simple.

How to secure the 1 million: To qualify for this fat chunk of money, you should log in every weekend in February. On the following days, there are 250,000 GTA$ each as a reward:

  • February 2nd or 3rd
  • February 9th or 10th
  • February 16th or 17th
  • February 23rd or 24th

Very important: You will only receive the 250,000 GTA$ if you log in again the following weekend. If you miss a weekend in between, the bonus will not accumulate to a million dollars.

GTA 5 Money Given Title

How long do you have to play? The announcement from Rockstar Games only states that you should check in to GTA Online on these weekends. So if you just log in quickly and take a quick drive around the block, that should be enough. You can also try out the new RC Bandito.

Why it’s worth it to play GTA Online in February: If you log into the game, you can also take advantage of the active bonuses on RP and money.

  • Currently, there are double GTA$ and RP in the 8 new Bandito races (until February 6th)
  • Double RP and cash rewards are also available in any stunt race created by Rockstar (until February 6th)
  • There are bonuses throughout February for Gunrunning sales missions, Doomsday Heist final missions, and popular adversary modes
    • There will also be more information in the coming weeks
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Make more money: You can never have enough money in GTA Online. To buy and tune the fast supercars, you need to spend a few million. We will show you how to quickly fill up your account here:

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Why Anthem Has Its Roots in MMORPG, Not Destiny

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Many compare Anthem to online shooters like Destiny, The Division, or Warframe. Our author Schuhmann sees the roots of Anthem more in BioWare’s own MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic.

This is behind the many Destiny comparisons: People always wonder why Destiny is compared to Anthem. This doesn’t make sense from a gameplay perspective. One is a first-person shooter, the other is a third-person RPG.

Nevertheless, the comparison arises again and again and then garners angry reactions from players.

To understand, one must know: The comparisons stem from the development of the gaming industry over the last 5 or 6 years. The big trend is called “Games as a Service.”

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These are Games-as-a-Service: Two games are considered pioneers in this service trend.

  • RockStar launched GTA Online in 2013 – a pre-existing franchise was continued with a new service title.
  • Bungie followed up in 2014 with Destiny – the first new brand to function as such a service title.

The games were later called “service games” or “live games” because they were meant to continue indefinitely – like a service.

  • The purchase of a game used to be a transaction handled at the counter on consoles: players bought a game at the register and that was it. Business relationship over.
  • With GTA Online, players entered into a longer business relationship with a game. The developers continually developed the game, and players continually paid for it – like a service.

It soon became clear: GTA Online and Destiny were big hits for their developers and earned millions.

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Therefore, experts thought that other studios would also jump on this trend. They were completely correct – almost every major publisher has shifted towards games-as-service in recent years and praises this wise decision:

  • Take-Two sees itself as a pioneer with GTA Online.
  • Ubisoft praises itself highly for having made the transition with The Division and Rainbow Six Siege so early.
  • Electronic Arts wants to make every shooter the new FIFA.
  • Activision is satisfied with titles like World of Warcraft, Overwatch, or Call of Duty, which it is slowly transforming toward service games.

This “live game” model also fits Anthem from BioWare. Although it was already in development for a long time when Destiny was released, it was only presented when everyone was showcasing their “games-as-a-service” titles.

Quickly, Anthem was labeled “science fiction” and “loot shooter.”

Therefore, many suspected that Anthem arose from Electronic Arts’ desire to have its own “Destiny” in the stable, which would generate revenue over the years.

Anthem Balcony

This is the catch to the theory: People tend to overlook that GTA Online and Destiny were just the first “big service” games on the consoles PlayStation and Xbox, establishing a trend that many would follow.

The actual model of “Games as a Service” has existed on PC for about 20 years. MMORPGs like Everquest (1999 – 25 expansions) or other online games like League of Legends (2009 – 134 champions) have always functioned according to this service model.

What was new in 2013 was that now large action blockbuster titles in the mainstream for PlayStation and Xbox One also utilized this model.

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These are the roots of Anthem: BioWare began developing Anthem in 2012. The gaming market at that time was completely different from today.

Back then, MMORPGs were still trending. An online role-playing game that started at that time was Star Wars: The Old Republic, BioWare’s own MMORPG, although from a different department.

Star Wars: The Old Republic was released in December 2011 and was considered a huge attack on the market leader World of Warcraft.

When I play Anthem today, I feel Anthem has its roots in that time and in this genre.

It’s as if BioWare thought in 2012 about what an MMORPG would look like 5 years or more in the future. Therefore, I see the roots of Anthem not only in Destiny, but more in the MMORPGs from the time when Anthem was developed.

Anthem Javelin like Iron Man

The features of BioWare fit a more advanced MMORPG:

  • Automated matchmaking – So players are always in a group without the need to find friends. This is what people love about MMORPGs, as WoW has proven.
  • So far No PvP – is a balance nightmare that has also not been well received by many MMORPGs that are played primarily for PvE.
  • Focus on story like in a single-player RPG – a good thing also for SWTOR.
  • Action-packed combat – one of the major criticisms of SWTOR was that the combat system did not fit the setting. People did not want to just talk like a Jedi but also fight like one.
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Xbox One error 0x87dd0006 – What is going on with the sign-in?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Currently, there is a bug on the Xbox One that prevents you from logging into your account as well as creating a new account. The error code 0x87dd0006 is causing trouble for many players. Microsoft is working on a solution, but when it will come is not yet known.

On the evening of February 01, 2019, many Xbox One consoles are currently experiencing the error 0x87dd0006, which prevents players from logging in and accessing their purchased content.

Which services are affected? According to the official Xbox Live status page, both the sign-in live service on Xbox One and on Xbox on Windows 10, as well as the sign-in of the Xbox One are affected. You are not alone with the problem; it’s a general service issue.

Xbox One Error 0x87dd0006 – When will a solution come?

Microsoft is working on it: The official Twitter account of Xbox Support has already tweeted that the problem is known. The team is working on it and is trying to find a solution quickly.

So far, there is no workaround and no temporary solution. When a resolution to the problem is expected is also still open. The tweet was posted around 6:10 PM.

We will provide you with more information as soon as something new is known.

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Anthem demo is currently running: Particularly annoying for the players is that at the moment the open demo for the new MMORPG shooter Anthem is running. Since the beta is time-limited and will end in just a few days, affected players on the Xbox One have less playtime due to the error.

Whoever wanted to play Anthem on the Xbox One will have to wait a while until the error is fixed.

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Update 6:45 PM: According to a statement from a community manager for EA and Anthem, Jesse Anderson, access to the Anthem demo is supposed to be working again for affected players. However, there are still reports of errors that they are now looking at.

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Update 7:16 PM: Xbox Support tweeted that the problems should now be resolved. There may still be difficulties with purchases, which are still being worked on.

Also, the status of the live service on the status website has been reset to “Normal”.

Xbox One Twitter problem error Update

This is already the second major problem with the Xbox One alone this week. A few days ago, players had the problem of getting a black screen when starting the console.

The solution to this problem took about two hours.

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Pokémon GO: These new Pokémon belong to the best attackers

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

New monsters are back in Pokémon GO! But which ones are good? We show you which Pokémon you should definitely level up.

At the start of February, Pokémon GO released 17 new Pokémon. Some of these monsters are strong attackers and should definitely be noted. Other Pokémon are more important for the PokéDex entry and have little influence on the meta.

We present the best Pokémon of the new wave and tell you where you should invest your Sinnoh Stone.

Rameidon, Tangoloss and Yanmega – How strong are the new Pokémon

This is what it is about: We introduce you to the Pokémon that are most effective in attack. The values of the Pokémon are examined, and a comparison is made with other Pokémon of the same type.

Rameidon

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Why Rameidon is good: This Pokémon will become the best Rock attacker in the game. With an attack value of 295, it has the highest value of all non-legendary Pokémon. Additionally, Rameidon can learn the quick move Rock Throw. This gives it an ideal moveset. It replaces Tyranitar as the best attacker of the type.

What do I use Rameidon against? As a Rock attacker, you can use it against Pokémon of types Flying, Ice, Bug, and Fire. In gyms, it is ideal against Dragonite, Gyarados, or Salamence.

How to find Rameidon: Rameidon evolves from Kabuto. You can find this Pokémon in the wild.

Tangoloss

Tangoloss Pokémon GO

Why Tangoloss is good: This Grass Pokémon not only has a great moveset but also a good defense value. This allows it to withstand a lot in battles. Its solid attack value makes the Pokémon one of the top Grass Pokémon in the game.

What do I use Tangoloss against? With its Grass attacks, it hits types Water, Ground, and Rock very effectively. Monsters like Rhydon or Tyranitar stand no chance in gyms.

How to find Tangoloss: Tangoloss can be developed from Tangela using a Sinnoh Stone. If you don’t have many stones left, you should first use a Sinnoh Stone on Tangela.

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Yanmega

Yanmega Pokémon GO

Why Yanmega is good: Yanmega will be a true alternative to Pinsir and Scizor. It has comparable values and can also reach nearly 3000 CP. Additionally, it can learn the attack Bug Buzz, making it stronger than its competitors in certain situations. If you don’t have a good Pinsir or Scizor, you should rely on Yanmega.

What do I use Yanmega against? The Bug type is effective against Dark, Psychic, and Grass. If Mewtwo returns in raids, you have a top counter with Yanmega. In gyms, this Pokémon is especially effective against Exeggutor or Tyranitar.

How to find Yanmega: You will evolve this Pokémon from Yanma. You will need a Sinnoh Stone for that. Investing a stone in Yanma is definitely not wrong.

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What about Gallade? In terms of CP, Gallade could also be included in this list. However, this Pokémon unfortunately only has very poor attacks, which is why it can’t really compete anywhere. Although it has a pure Psychic moveset, it faces too much competition there.

How strong are the other Pokémon? The other Pokémon do not rise to the top Pokémon. Their values are weak and their CP cannot compete. You should only evolve them for the PokéDex and not invest Stardust.

There have also been some changes to the raids in Pokémon GO:

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ESO gets a dungeon from Oblivion that many players know

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The DLC expansion Wrathstone expands The Elder Scrolls Online with two new dungeons. One of the two dungeons leads Elder Scrolls players to a familiar location.

What is Wrathstone? Wrathstone is a dungeon DLC that provides players with new content. The two included dungeons are connected by an overarching story. The dungeons will feature new loot and new bosses. Additionally, Update 21 will be released simultaneously, which is free for everyone. Update 21 includes changes to the racial abilities.

A dungeon from Oblivion

One of the two dungeons from Wrathstone is called “The Depths of Malatar.” Players who have played The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion may be familiar with the dungeon. Even in Oblivion, brave adventurers could explore the Ayleid ruin Malatar. As part of the DLC Knights of the Nine, players had to fight an ancient Ayleid king in Malatar.

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What is Malatar? The dungeon is a place full of secrets. It is located directly beneath the Fort Mistwatch. The fort was even built specifically to explore Malatar. However, the expedition team encountered a sinister power. The knowledge of the expedition was lost.

Help the Mages Guild recover an artifact

Once again, players must step in to reveal the secrets of the dungeon. The scholar Tharayya has rediscovered the entrance to Malatar, and together with her and the spirit of her husband, you explore the dungeon.

ESO Malatar Warthstone appearance
The new appearance makes you the Champion of Meridia. You can see her on the far right of the image.

You are the prey: One of the bosses in the dungeon is a powerful daedric beast that hunts players in a warehouse-like area of the dungeon. Players must familiarize themselves with the environment and work together to defeat the foe.

But besides daedric beasts, you will also encounter Imperial soldiers kept alive by Meridia and an ancient Ayleid king.

New gear awaits brave adventurers

In Malatar, you have the chance to obtain three new equipment sets. You will need to find one light, one medium, and one heavy set. The “Auroran Thunder” set grants you the ability to unleash a lightning cone from your chest, which periodically damages enemies.

ESO Malatar Wrathstone 3 Set

Dress as a follower of Meridia: In addition, there is a new appearance again.
Previously, players had to complete specific achievements related to the dungeon. But with Wrathstone, developer Zenimax simplifies access to the new appearance. You only need to complete the veteran version once to enjoy the appearance.

Wrathstone is part of an overarching story that is distributed throughout 2019. The story will continue in the upcoming chapter Elsweyr. The Elder Scrolls Online: What’s in the new ESO add-on Elsweyr.

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 01.02.

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Friday is Xur Day at Destiny 2. So today, the mysterious Agent of the Nine is visiting. But where will he set up shop this time and what does he have in store? All about Xur’s location and inventory.

This week was important: A lot has happened in Destiny 2 this week. On Tuesday, the extensive Update 2.1.4 was released, bringing numerous sandbox changes, bug fixes, and improvements.

Since the weekly reset on January 29, owners of the Annual Pass can now hunt for the 5th and final exotic weapon from the “Black Armory DLC” – the hand cannon “The Last Word”.

Additionally, first details of the Crimson Week, the Valentine’s Day event for Destiny 2, have leaked.

All information about Xur in Destiny 2 on 01.02. on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

And now, for the weekend, Xur is stopping by to see the Guardians. Will he surprise you today with missing exotics or good rolls? Let’s find out together.

When will Xur come today? – The times

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Xur Time: Since Destiny 1, Xur has been visiting the Guardians every Friday. Until the switch to daylight saving time, he always appears at 6 PM in the world of Destiny 2. Then Guardians can stock up on selected exotic items from him.

How long will Xur stay? The mysterious Agent of the Nine will stay until the next weekly reset on February 5 at 6 PM. Until then, players can shop freely with him.

Where is Xur? You can find him today at this location

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Xur is located this time in the EDZ on Earth. He has settled in the area “Twisted Shore”.

Xur’s inventory and his exotics from 01.02. to 05.02.

Weapon: Huckleberry – submachine gun for 29 Legendary Shards

Hunter: St4mp-F3R – leg armor for 23 Legendary Shards.

  • 1. Perk row: Increased mobility, Increased resilience
  • 2. Perk row: Fusion rifle targeting, Hand cannon targeting, Range
  • 3. Perk row: Scout rifle scavenger, Special ammo finder

Titan: One Eyed Mask – helmet for 23 Legendary Shards

  • 1. Perk row: Increased mobility, improved health regeneration
  • 2. Perk row: Fusion rifle targeting, Hand cannon targeting, Packed
  • 3. Perk row: Sniper reserves, Machine gun reserves

Warlock: Claws of Ahamkara – armored gloves for 23 Legendary Shards

  • 1. Perk row: Increased mobility, Increased resilience
  • 2. Perk row: Fusion rifle loader, Hand cannon loader, Impact induction
  • 3. Perk row: Sniper rifle scavenger, Machine gun scavenger

Fate Engram: 97 Legendary Shards

“Five of Swords” Challenge Card: Free

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Black Desert: Last Open Beta for Xbox One starts in February

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The last open beta for Xbox One players of Black Desert takes place in February. This was announced by the developer Pearl Abyss in a press release.

In the open beta you have a final chance to test the fantasy action MMORPG for free before it goes on sale at the beginning of March.

You will have another opportunity to test numerous new features. Additionally, the gameplay has been optimized. We will show you what awaits you in the beta and when you can get started.

What’s included in the last open beta of Black Desert

When does the beta start? From February 14, all Xbox One players will have free access to the open beta. It will run for 4 days until February 17.

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What is the open beta about? Since this beta is final, it should almost show the image that players will have in the full version. Many processes have been optimized and new content has been added.

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These features are offered in the beta:

  • Trade and the central market
  • Siege and node wars
  • Rewards for players who have completed the main quest line, consisting of items from the Ultimate Edition
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What does the developer say? For the developers behind Black Desert, it was important that the criticism of the Xbox community regarding the last betas was implemented in the latest version and errors were improved. As Robin Jung, Chief Executive Officer at Pearl Abyss, says: “We have worked hard to incorporate the feedback and comments from the Xbox community to ensure that the world of Black Desert becomes a living experience for players to fully immerse themselves in.”

Black Desert Screenshot 3

When will Black Desert be available for purchase? On March 3, the full version of the MMORPG will be released. If you haven’t formed an opinion about the game yet, you should take your last chance to test it.

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Finally, everyone can test Anthem – All information about the open demo

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 3 minutes

Were you not at the VIP demo for Anthem or can’t wait to hop back into your Javelin? Then you’re in luck because everyone can try out the shooter during the Open Demo. Whether on PS4, PC, or Xbox One.

Before the release of Anthem on February 22, there are two demos where players can try the shooter. With the VIP demo now behind us, the open demo will take place from February 1 to February 3, where all interested parties can participate.

When does the Open Demo start? From February 1 to February 3, 2019, players can play Anthem for free on all platforms. Unlike the VIP demo, you do not need to pre-order the game or enter a friend code.

  • Start: February 1, 2019, at 6:01 PM
  • End: February 4, 2019, at 3:01 AM (overnight)

How do I participate? Players on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 can easily download the demo from the respective console store. PC players still require a free Origin account.

Is there already a preload? The preload is already active. For those who participated in the last demo and downloaded the client, an update is sufficient.

Recently on January 31, a patch was released that likely included some fixes. It has also been confirmed that the annoying bug with the endless loading screen should no longer occur.

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Note for console players: For the Anthem demo, just like for the full game, an active membership for PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold is required.

Demo or Beta? BioWare calls the upcoming gameplay weekend an Open Demo instead of an Open Beta. Even though it’s not called an Open Beta, you should still prepare for potential issues. The VIP demo, for example, struggled with a persistent loading screen bug that could not be fixed over the weekend.

However, BioWare has already planned a “cool” surprise for one day of the demo.

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What can we expect in the Open Demo? It can be expected that the Open Demo will have a similar, if not the same scope as the VIP demo. In the VIP demo, players were able to start with a Level 10 Ranger Javelin and level up to Level 15. At Level 12, they could unlock one of the three additional Javelins: Storm, Interceptor, or Colossus.

These 4 Javelins are the combat tools of the players, which can be modified. Together with skill mods and weapons, they can experiment with various builds. Some have already tested the VIP demo and wish for more statistics on the character values of the respective builds.

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In addition, some missions, a Stronghold, and free play in the open world await the aspiring Freelancers. The activities can be undertaken either solo, together with a group of friends, or with random players.

All activities in Anthem have optional matchmaking.

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What do VIP players get? While all interested parties can try out Anthem in the Open Demo, there is still a bonus for players who were already part of the VIP demo. After BioWare unlocked all Javelins for testers in the last hours of the VIP demo, they stated that VIP players will also be able to try out all four suits in the Open Demo.

The developers apologize for the problems in the VIP demo with a gift:

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Anthem confirms: Demo patch fixes major issue

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A patch for the demo of Anthem has recently been released. What exactly it fixed was initially unclear. However, it has now been confirmed that a major issue with the loading screen has been fixed.

On January 31, a small demo patch for Anthem was released for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. The patch was relatively small, and there are no official patch notes available yet.

Nevertheless, the community speculated eagerly, and many signs pointed to the fact that one of the many catastrophic issues of the VIP demo was fixed, as the open demo starts on February 1. Developer Bioware has now officially confirmed that at least one major issue with the loading screen is said to be fixed.

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No more eternal loading screen in the open demo

Here’s what the demo patch fixes: Many participants of the VIP demo had problems getting into the game at all. When logging into the server, the loading screen often got stuck just before finishing, and this error is often called “infinite loading screen”.

Some were affected more severely than others. However, those who were hit hard could sometimes not participate in the demo at all. The patch that was recently released is said to have fixed this problem.

This is what Bioware itself says about it: They recognized the problem on January 26 and directly developed a fix in the days following, which has now been deployed to the servers. Brennon Holmes, technical design director of Anthem, wrote in the official Bioware forum:

We identified a major issue […], prepared a fix on Saturday, tested everything on Sunday and Monday, and then it went through the certification process. There are also a few other fixes intended to help stabilize the game should further issues arise.

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Nevertheless, errors may occur as it is an older build and there is not enough time to fix everything. But the worst should be fixed.

As compensation for the issues, something “cool” has already been announced for a day of the demo .

This is what’s included in the demo: From today, February 1 at 6 PM, you can play the open demo of Anthem until February 3. You will get an impression of the story, side, and endgame activities. You can test two of the total four Javelins. If you participated in the VIP demo, you can even try all four Javelins.

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Fortnite: Use Mello Mood at Ice Cream Parlor, Oasis, and Lake – Here’s how

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the 3rd Marshmello Challenge poses a few riddles. You need to spread “Mello mood at an ice cream parlor, a truck stop, and a frozen lake. How to do that and where are the locations? Here you will find out.

What is the Showtime Challenge? As part of a crossover event with musician DJ Marshmello, there is not only a cool in-game concert on Saturday. You can also earn special items if you complete the tasks of the Showtime Challenge.

To do this, you first need to find a poster. Then you should visit the concert venue in Pleasant Park and finally spread Mello mood at various locations. For that, you’ll get a pickaxe with a Marshmello look.

Here you can find the ice cream parlor, the truck stop, and the frozen lake for the Showtime Challenge

What is Mello mood? The Mello mood is an emote that you receive as a reward for Task 2. You need to complete this first. Fortunately, you only need to visit the fairground in Pleasant Park for this.

Where should I use the emote? Then you go with the emote to the coordinates B7, I6, and G9. There you will find the lake, the ice cream parlor, or the truck stop and use the Mello emote there. Task completed!

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We have a map from the Fortnite Insider website, where the locations of the three spots are noted again. Have fun!

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PUBG now has a big loot cave that many players hate

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In PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) you can now find a hidden cave with valuable treasures. However, it’s not well-received everywhere.

What kind of cave is this? Hidden in the depths of the new winter map Vikendi, there is a Loot Cave. PUBG included this cave in the latest update, burying it under rocks that players must first remove. Inside, there is a lot of powerful stuff like weapons and level-3 armor stored in open supply drops.

Normally, you find such strong equipment only later in the game. Now, by visiting this hideout, you can be totally “op” right from the start. But the cave provides much less fun than you might expect.

How do you get into the cave? The cave is located in the northeast of the Vikendi map, west of Peshkova. PUBG released a teaser video revealing the entrances and the general location of the cave.

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There are three entrances blocked by stones. To get in, you either have to use a grenade or destroy the stones by driving a car against them. Or you can do what most do: just wait nearby until another player does the work for you and opens an entrance.

What is the problem with the Loot Cave in PUBG? Players criticize the purpose of this feature. Many rush directly to the cave’s location at the start of a match. There, dozens of players wait.

  • Sure, it’s cool to have fat weapons and gear from the very beginning. But those who don’t go to the cave have a big disadvantage right away.
  • The mid-game becomes extremely sluggish because so many people die straight away and there’s hardly anything happening in the matches afterward.
  • The cave takes away action from other spots because many prefer to travel to the cave.
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What are players saying about it? Many threads on Reddit discuss this topic. A popular post is titled “The Vikendi Loot Cave Ruins the Map”. The creator, bobotriate, writes:

“If you don’t go there, you encounter people later in the game who were [in the cave], and you have a big disadvantage. This motivates players to land there right after jumping from the plane, but most die. And then the mid-game is incredibly boring for everyone else because the map is empty. Honestly, who thought this was a good idea?”

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Player ForboJack replies: “I just watched ChocoTaco. He got a motorcycle, went into the cave, grabbed level-3 gear, MK14, and AWM, and then killed players in the city who were armed with Uzis. It’s funny to watch but really ridiculous … WTF Bluehole?”

Player headturn3r initially thought it was a joke: “I thought that was just a joke for the test servers that shouldn’t go to the live servers…?”

Often, criticism arises against the change, which contradicts the nature of the map. “They wanted to build the map around SMGs. And now they do this [with the cave]? It honestly makes no sense,” writes spacetravellerAMA.

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In this video, you can see how ChocoTaco is the first to enter the cave, grabs a powerful weapon, and becomes unstoppable.

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Some are happy about the cave: Players who successfully loot weapons in the cave and come out alive are pleased. Many admit, however, that this hideout is totally overpowered.

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In Destiny 2 you can soon hunt for new catalysts again

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Those who hunt for masterpiece catalysts for exotic weapons will have something to do again in Season 6: Some weapons from the first year of Destiny 2 will receive their missing catalyst with the upcoming season.

What is it about? Since the Warmind DLC, there have been catalysts for exotic weapons that can be used to turn the guns into masterpieces. To make the weapons a masterpiece, the catalyst must be found and the corresponding tasks must be completed.

Many exotic weapons have already received a catalyst, but especially from year 1 of Destiny 2 there are still some guns waiting for their masterpiece. This should change in Season 6.

What’s coming in Season 6? Bungie announced changes to the clan system in the current edition of “This Week at Bungie”. Players will receive a higher chance of receiving crucible and strike catalysts when playing with clanmates, depending on their clan level.

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At the same time, it was stated that in the upcoming season of the Drifter, expected in spring, several other catalysts from year 1 of Destiny 2 will be added to the game.

We have some dates for year 2 of Destiny 2 here for you.

Which catalysts are coming? Which weapons will receive their masterpiece has not yet been revealed. However, there are not many exotic guns from year 1 left that are still waiting for their catalyst. The catalysts for the following weapons are still missing:

  • SUROS Regime
  • Hard Light
  • Rat King
  • The Prospector
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The new catalysts will not be available from day 1 of the new season. Players should keep an eye on the patch notes to find out which weapons will receive their masterpiece when.

Have you already collected all currently available catalysts? For which weapons from year 1 would you particularly wish for a masterpiece?

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Pokémon GO: This list shows all new attacks of Pokémon

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Many monsters in Pokémon GO can now learn new moves. Niantic wants to give the smaller Pokémon a chance.

What happened? Numerous new Pokémon were added and there are now raid changes in Pokémon GO.

In addition, many Pokémon can now also learn new moves. The developers have assigned different moves to many Pokémon so that they, as Niantic explains, become more interesting in battles.

We have compiled a list of all move changes for you and show you the highlights of these changes.

These are the new moves for numerous Pokémon

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PokémonNew Move
ArbokDragon Tail (Fast)
(Alola)-NinetalesPsychic (Charge)
JigglypuffIce Beam (Charge)
AlakazamFire Spin (Charge)
MachampStone Edge (Charge)
GrimerThunderbolt (Charge)
Alolan MukBody Slam (Charge)
WeezingThunder (Charge)
StarmieThunder, Ice Beam (Charge)
RoseliaFocus Blast (Charge)
KabutopsWaterfall (Fast)
AerodactylStone Edge (Charge)
SnorlaxFrustration (Charge)
AmpharosHidden Power (Charge)
UrsaringShadow Claw (Fast)
MantineAerial Ace (Fast)
HoundoomOverheat (Charge)
DonphanRollout (Fast)
MiltankThunderbolt, Ice Beam (Charge)
RaikouShadow Ball (Charge)
EnteiIron Head (Charge)
SuicuneIce Beam (Charge)
Ho-OhHidden Power (Fast)
PalkiaIce Beam (Charge)
PalpitoadPsychic (Charge)
BrutalandaBite (Fast)
LuxrayHidden Power (Fast)
RoseradeGrass Knot (Charge)
KramshefAerial Ace (Charge)
PiondragiBite (Fast)
MagbyConfusion (Charge)
TogekissOverheat (Charge)
Porygon-ZBlizzard (Charge)

How can Pokémon learn these moves? If you evolve these Pokémon, they may also learn these moves. Their other moves will still be available.

If you already own such a Pokémon and want to teach it one of the new moves, you need to use a TM.

These are the highlights among the new moves

Many Pokémon don’t really get better with these moves as they were already weak beforehand.

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However, some Pokémon have learned moves that make them significantly better. We present to you some of the highlights:

  • Roserade: With Grass Knot, Roserade masters a move that makes it by far the best Grass attacker. Already Shroomish was significantly enhanced with this move during the Hoenn event, but Roserade has better stats than Shroomish, giving it even more advantage with the move.
  • Aerodactyl, Kabutops, Donphan, and Piondragi: All these Pokémon get a Fast or Charge move of their own type added. Such a move was previously missing for these Pokémon. All four Pokémon now have a moveset that completely fits their type. Donphan now has both a Fast move and a Charge move of the Ground type. Thus, the Pokémon benefit from STAB, meaning a bonus for a move of the same type as the monster itself.
  • Kramshef: This Pokémon learns Aerial Ace, the best Flying move in the game. As a result, it can now compete with Lugia and Rayquaza among the Flying attackers.
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What do you think about the moves? What is your highlight?

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MMORPG Lost Ark is getting closer – Russia is reconsidering region lock

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The MMORPG Lost Ark is receiving a new version in Russia. It will come without a region lock, it is now said. For us in Germany, some barriers are being removed to play the MMORPG: However, the language barrier remains.

Update 1.2. 13:08: The article was originally published on January 28. But apparently, there is a change of plans (via mmorpg.com). Mail.Ru has changed its FAQ about Lost Ark.

Now it is said that they reserve the right to install a region lock after all. MailRu is only dealing with the Russian localization and the distribution of the game in Russia and the CIS states.

At the moment, there are no restrictions and players can buy a Founder Pack for Lost Ark at Mail.RU, but whether the game will really remain open seems unclear.

Original announcement:

This is the game in question: Lost Ark is an MMORPG with all the trimmings that has been making waves in South Korea since late 2018. The game is played in an isometric perspective, which we know from titles like Diablo 3, but it is a proper MMORPG.

In South Korea, the game was overwhelmed at beta launch and people are ecstatic: This is again a real MMORPG with a fair cash shop that is being greatly expanded and developed, is the consensus.

After years of drought in the MMORPG market, Lost Ark seems to be a success that mainstream is also noticing.

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However, there is a catch: Lost Ark is currently only playable in South Korea and they have a region lock active, which excludes us Europeans.

To still play Lost Ark from Germany, one must overcome some hurdles.

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This is the good news: Lost Ark is expected to enter beta in Russia in 2019. The Russian tech giant Mail.ru will distribute the game there in the former Soviet states, the CIS region.

Mail.ru has now announced in a new FAQ (via mail.ru) that there will be no “region lock”. So anyone can log into their version of Lost Ark.

This is the catch: For one, Mail.ru is not hugely liked here in the West. They have a reputation for adopting a pay-to-win model.

More importantly, it seems Mail.ru is only distributing the game in Russian. This makes the Russian version particularly interesting for players who speak Russian or who don’t care about the story and plan to muddle through the MMORPG.

Maybe by then there will also be an “English patch” available to play Lost Ark at least to some extent.

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Although Smilegate has announced, to bring Lost Ark to North America and Europe, there is still no concrete release date.

The beta in Russia also does not have a specific release date yet, but should be released in 2019.

We regard Lost Ark as one of the MMORPGs with the best prospects:

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A severe exploit shows how strong aim assist with controller is in Fortnite

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An exploit is making the rounds, causing controversial discussions among Fortnite players. The so-called “ADS spamming” provides significant advantages when playing Fortnite: Battle Royale with a controller such as on PS4 or Xbox One. What’s going on and what do the professionals say about it?

What is “ADS spamming”? Anyone playing Fortnite: Battle Royale with a controller benefits from a mechanic called Aim Assist. This mechanic pulls your crosshair towards an enemy as soon as you look through it (the so-called aiming down sights or ADS).

This mechanic becomes necessary when no precise input device like a mouse is available. Since players would have a significant disadvantage using the imprecise controls of a controller stick without Aim Assist, the mechanic was introduced.

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This is the current problem: However, Aim Assist is not necessarily the decisive cause of the exploit that has surfaced, but rather the “first shot accuracy” or initial precision.

Anyone standing still in Fortnite: Battle Royale and precisely aiming at an opponent will always hit the target (as long as the crosshair is on the opponent).

The exploit, which we will not explain in detail here, takes advantage of the properties of Aim Assist and initial precision in a way that provides a significant advantage over PC players who rely on mouse and keyboard. This even works at far distances against enemies who are not even visible.

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The exploit had particularly extreme effects during the last event around the Ice King, which covered the entire map in snow and fog. Even though players could hardly see anything – Aim Assist worked.

Why is this exploit a problem? Fortnite is a game where different platforms can play together. If one platform gains an advantage through mechanics like Aim Assist, platforms without this function are disadvantaged.

The exploit thus has implications for all platforms where Fortnite: Battle Royale is available. Furthermore, the exploit has sparked a fundamental debate about whether Aim Assist and initial precision are generally too strong.

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Would Fortnite be playable without Aim Assist on consoles? At the launch of the playground in Fortnite: Battle Royale, players on consoles struggled with the issue of Aim Assist being completely disabled.

This was very noticeable as aiming became significantly more difficult due to the spongy controller stick.

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If Epic were to turn off Aim Assist, controller players would suddenly be at a significant disadvantage compared to players on other platforms.

What do the pros say about the current debate? Top players like Myth and Tfue do not want to join the criticism, but they say that controller players do have an advantage in specific situations thanks to Aim Assist.

Especially regarding official tournaments, where different platforms compete against each other, this could definitely lead to problems.

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Can Epic do anything about the exploit or Aim Assist in general? A difficult question that Epic is sure to be pondering. If Aim Assist were to be reduced, controller players would likely face a disadvantage.

If Epic were to remove initial precision, virtually no one would be able to play with weapons that hit hard but require precise aiming. In any case, to actually contain the exploit, Epic will need to make changes that not all players may like. I am curious about what the developer will come up with.

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Update 10:34 AM: Epic developer, Eric Williamson, announced in a tweet that they will at least eliminate the current ADS exploit in patch 7.40. They probably have a solution. It seems to be a cooldown to reduce “quick ADS” spamming. The Aim Assist itself will remain unchanged.

What do you think about this topic? Should Aim Assist be reduced on consoles?

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Black Ops 4: A lot of criticism for the new mode Ambush – This is what Treyarch says

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has not met everyone’s taste with the new Blackout mode “Ambush”. Some fans are complaining and have criticized it. Studio head David Vonderhaar has now responded.

What is Ambush? This limited-time game mode for Black Ops 4: Blackout has some special features compared to the regular battle royale:

  • There are only sniper rifles, melee weapons, and launchers
  • The death zone never stops once it has started, leading to much movement among players.
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What fans do not like about the mode: A major criticism from players about Ambush is that there are vehicles. Since the zone circle constantly moves, players with vehicles have a significant advantage. This is unfair for many players.

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Other fans criticize the Bowie knife, as it seems to promise fairly quick kills.

In response to this criticism, chief developer David Vonderhaar has now reacted on Twitter.

This is what the head says about the fans’ criticism

In several tweets, David Vonderhaar, the chief developer at Treyarch, expressed his thoughts regarding the fans’ feedback. He agrees with them on several points and promises improvements:

  • Vonderhaar also believes that vehicles have no place in this game mode.
  • The zone itself is not quite right for him either. He wants to change something there, possibly a slower collapse in the final phase.
  • He finds the Bowie knife itself okay, but it should occur less frequently. He is planning an adjustment of the loot chance.
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What do you think about Vonderhaar’s feedback? Is it nice that he addresses it, or do you think the changes are too few?

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Alle wollen mehr Crossplay, Sea of Thieves will weniger

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In Sea of Thieves, you will soon get to choose whether you want crossplay between Xbox One and PC or not. A new feature is coming for that.

What is new? In Sea of Thieves, the balance is being adjusted. However, in this case, not only the strength of the weapons is being adjusted but players are also given the option to decide whether they want crossplay between Xbox One and PC. So they can choose to play against each other with a controller versus keyboard and mouse.

This option will then be available to players on Xbox.

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Why is the crossplay change coming? An arena update is forthcoming for Sea of Thieves. This is particularly focused on PvP battles in the pirate adventure.

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In direct combat against each other, people with controllers often have disadvantages compared to players with keyboard and mouse.

With the optional crossplay, players do not want to be forced into a possible disadvantage. Those who want can keep the option activated and also compete with a controller against people with keyboard and mouse. Joe Neate from Rare explained this in a developer update on YouTube.

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How does the feature work? The arena in Sea of Thieves can be selected separately from the open world. These are different instances. In both game modes, you can individually choose whether crossplay is activated or not. It is possible to turn off crossplay for the PvP mode while keeping it activated in the open world.

The player base will be split into two halves: those who only play with a controller and those who want crossplay. However, you are not permanently locked into one option. You can activate or deactivate crossplay depending on your mood.

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Keyboard and mouse support coming soon to Xbox: Rare is also working on supporting keyboard and mouse as input devices for the Xbox soon.

This does not mean that you can gain an advantage in crossplay. Because the Xbox systems with mouse and keyboard will be identified by Sea of Thieves as “PC systems” and will not be matched with Xbox controller players when crossplay is turned off. This is part of the big plans with which Sea of Thieves wants to attract players to the MMO in 2019.

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The Division 2 will avoid politics, but sends political email

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Political statements in a game are often a double-edged sword. Therefore, Ubisoft also stated some time ago that they want to avoid political statements with The Division 2.

What happened? The new invitation to the private beta of the online shooter Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, which was sent via email to some players, caused surprise. In this email, it was stated “Come and see in the Private Beta what a real government shutdown looks like.” This is a clear reference to the government shutdown that had the USA in its grip in recent days.

What is the problem? Alf Condelius, CEO of the developer studio Massive Entertainment, stated last year during the Sweden Game Conference that they do not want to make political statements with The Division 2. The game is pure fiction. Political statements in a game are bad for business. However, the email was a very clear political statement.

The Division 2 Title

How did the fans react? Naturally, there were immediate discussions and criticism.

  • On the one hand, players feel fooled because there indeed was this political statement.
  • On the other hand, some players do not like it when developers make political statements in a game or when a title deals with current political situations. Such things have no place in a computer game.
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Ubisoft apologizes

What does Ubisoft say about it? In the meantime, there is an apology from Ubisoft. The email should never have been sent out the way it was. It was a mistake. Ubisoft knows the impact of the US shutdown on many people and should not have taken this lightly.

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