In World of Tanks: Mercenaries will soon provide you with huge, battling mechs on Xbox One and PS4.
What’s it about? In the Core-Breach mode, the robotic battle colossi will start their fights in World of Tanks: Mercenaries on January 29. You can control these gigantic fighters until February 4. After that, they will be gone.
There are two mechs to choose from, which you can climb into the cockpit and take control of.
What mechs are available? You have the following mechs to choose from:
US Iron Soldier
and USSR Steel Comrade
Iron Soldier
UdSSR
How many people can play? In the core breach mode matches, you play with the mechs in a 4v4 team deathmatch. If a mech is destroyed, the pilot escapes using the ejection seat and can take control of a new unit after 15 seconds.
How long does a round last? A match lasts 8 minutes. The team that destroys the most mechs wins. If there is a “draw,” the damage caused will count.
What weapons do the mechs have? Both mech types are equipped with machine guns, lasers, and rockets.
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What rewards are there in Core-Breach? The battles with the mechs do not affect your battle statistics. However, there are rewards for participation.
Mechs earn experience points, which you can convert into free XP
You do not earn silver
There are special core breach ops rewards
When you complete the new ops that are only available in core breach mode, you can unlock two medals. The First-Breach Medal and the Full-Breach Medal.
Left First-Breach Medal, right Full-Breach Medal
How do you earn the medals? The first medal, first breach, is awarded for participating in a battle in core breach. To earn the Full-Breach Medal, you need to destroy at least 25 mechs.
Additional rewards include XP boosts, crew XP boosts, and silver.
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Players can take a first look at the upcoming changes to the racial bonuses on the PTS of The Elder Scrolls Online. Especially the changes to the Khajiit are a topic of discussion among players.
Khajiit can almost become invisible: On the Private Test Server of The Elder Scrolls Online, players can test the announced changes to the racial bonuses. Players have noticed the significantly improved stealth ability of the Khajiit.
Together with the right equipment, Khajiit can stand right in front of enemies without being detected. The player Kingflares on Reddit posted a picture where he stands right in front of a guard with over 9,000 bounty and is not seen. He even has the opportunity to pickpocket the guard. By the way, with the upcoming Elsweyr update, Khajiit will also receive their own zone.
This is how you become a ninja: With the upcoming Update 21, all races in The Elder Scrolls Online will undergo a major overhaul. The update aims to ensure that the individual races clearly distinguish themselves from each other while still providing approximately equal strength bonuses.
Due to the update, Khajiit will be much better at sneaking. The radius in which they can be detected by NPCs and other players is reduced by five meters.
In combination with two special armor sets and another passive ability, Khajiit are almost invisible.
If they wear seven pieces of medium armor, their detection radius is reduced by 35%.
Three pieces of the “Nightblade” set reduce the detection radius by an additional 2 meters.
Five pieces of the “Mother of Night’s Embrace” set further improve your sneaking ability by reducing the detection radius by 2 meters.
The passive ability “Veil of Shadows” reduces the detection radius by 10% when it comes to NPCs.
Source: ESO Forum
Bosmer are better at sneaking in lore
Bosmer have gained the ability to better reveal cloaked enemies through the update. In return, they lose their bonus to their stealth. However, in the eyes of some players, the passive abilities should be distributed the other way around.
Khajiit should be better at detecting cloaked enemies. After all, they have the eye of a cat. Bosmer, on the other hand, are known in the Elder Scrolls lore for the Rite of Theft.
What is the Rite of Theft? Bosmer have made a national sport out of stealing items from other Bosmer. However, they do not keep the item. Instead, they bring it back to its owner in exchange for a blessing corresponding to the stolen good.
However, other players argue that this is merely a custom. Bosmer would never refer to themselves as thieves, whereas Khajiit are known for their quick and sometimes cunning nature.
That is why these players argue that Khajiit should retain their current bonuses.
What do you think? Should the Bosmer be better at sneaking than the Khajiit, or should the Khajiit remain ninja cats?
The Pokémon GO players can look forward to a new Shiny! In the Safari Zone in Brazil, the first players are catching Shiny Psyduck.
What’s new: Today, on January 25th, the Safari Zone in Porto Alegre has started. Those hunting for Pokémon in the Brazilian city now have the entire weekend to encounter many rare Pokémon, including Relicanth and Surskit.
The first players are now also reporting a new Shiny that has appeared: Shiny Psyduck.
Players in Germany are hoping that this Shiny will soon be catchable in Germany as well. The chances of that are not bad. We’ll tell you why.
That’s why Shiny Psyduck could also come to Germany soon
Here you can find Shiny Psyduck: The shimmering Psyduck can be found not only in the Safari Zone itself, but players are also reporting the Shiny outside the Safari Zone. However, these finds have only been confirmed in Brazil so far. Outside the country, there seems to be no Shiny Psyduck yet.
Is it coming to us soon? The hope of finding the new Shiny in Germany soon is high. The chances are not bad, as other Shinies that first appeared in Safari Zones have subsequently been released worldwide.
This is what Niantic says: Furthermore, Niantic announced on their English website that Psyduck will also be making its global debut this weekend. We hope that the shimmering Psyduck will also be affected by this.
Lastly, it was the case with the shiny Pinsir. This was initially found in the Safari Zone in Taiwan and was released worldwide the following weekend. Additionally, the chances for a Shiny were increased, allowing almost every player to obtain a shimmering version.
Have there been more Shinies like this? The Shiny versions of Wingull, Plusle, Minun, and Roselia were similarly introduced. There were then increased spawns of the Pokémon for 2 days and a Shiny rate comparable to Community Day.
When could Psyduck come to us? If Niantic stays true to their pattern, we should look forward to the shimmering version of Psyduck this weekend. However, this is not confirmed, but just a theory based on the last Safari Zones.
Would you be excited about Shiny Psyduck?
Another Shiny caused quite a stir: Shiny Barboach was significantly rarer in Europe than in America:
In The Division 2, there will be numerous innovations in PvP compared to its predecessor. We have summarized everything you need to know about player duels in Conflict.
Whether alone or in a group – the heart of The Division 2 is clearly PvE, meaning the fight against computer-controlled enemies. However, PvP fans should also have a lot to enjoy in the next installment of the series. This is because the developers have significantly modified the PvP mode of The Division 2.
Here’s how you can compete against other players: In The Division 2, there will be two ways to challenge other players:
On the one hand, agents will be able to battle other human players in the Dark Zones. This is a highly contaminated and confined area where PvE and PvP are fluidly mixed. Agents can hunt AI enemies there, but also fight against other agents.
The other option is Conflict, a standalone PvP area where only player duels will take place.
Conflict – the organized PvP area of The Division 2
What is Conflict? Conflict is essentially the umbrella term for organized PvP in The Division 2. There, players can compete against other human players in specially designated areas (maps) – without any AI opponents, as for instance in the Dark Zone. Conflict therefore represents the pure PvP experience. This feature will be available at launch.
The Division 2 offers two different modes in pure PvP. These are
Skirmish
and Domination
Both are played in a 4vs4 format. For the first time, there are specially crafted maps for PvP within Conflict.
This is how Skirmish works: This mode is likely to be remembered by many players from The Division 1. At its core, the mode is still a Team Deathmatch but has been revised in numerous ways compared to its predecessor.
Each team starts with a certain number of respawns. The goal is now to use up the respawns of the opposing team through kills before your own are completely exhausted. When all lives of a team are used up, the game enters a kind of elimination mode for that squad. The round ends when all members of the team are dead.
This is how Domination works: This is a tactical mode where teamwork and coordination are particularly emphasized. Two teams fight for control over three control points that need to be captured. At the same time, they try to prevent or complicate access to these key zones for their opponents.
When capturing, you must decide based on the situation whether to take the zone passively, but slowly, or to speed up the process and actively claim the zone. Active capturing saves valuable time but also makes you vulnerable and unable to defend against attacks.
The changes and innovations in PvP of The Division 2
Boosts: These are new features that can have a massive impact on the course and outcome of a match. Boosts are fixed supply crates that appear in both Conflict modes and provide special team bonuses. For example, they grant additional armor or increased damage for a limited time once activated.
Supply Drops: You can use your special weapons in PvP, but at the beginning of a PvP round, you start without special ammunition. At a certain point in the match, a supply drop occurs, which will be shown to all players on the map. The coveted ammunition awaits you in the crate. However, if you are killed, enemies can pick up the special ammunition from you.
Revised matchmaking: The player search in PvP has also been adjusted. Skill-based matchmaking has now been implemented. This means that your skills as well as wins and losses will determine whom you face off against. Players should now be matched with opponents that correspond to their own skill level.
Which players you can play PvP rounds with depends on your game progress. The world ranks that unlock only from level 30 are also important.
Once you reach level 30, the 5 world ranks will be unlocked. These determine the difficulty of the game world. Players can continue to advance until they reach the highest gear level.
The players will be divided into two groups during matchmaking:
All players who have not yet reached the world ranks and have started the endgame. These will be split into 3 subgroups (level ranges) and adjusted to the same strength there.
All players who have already reached level 30 and thus the endgame. These will be matched to the same level according to their world ranks. Their equipment will be normalized.
This means normalization: The equipment of players is normalized in the Dark Zone and in PvP. This means their stats will be adjusted. Certain set bonuses are not affected, so builds will continue to function as usual.
This is intended to enable a fair and balanced PvP experience. Normalization allows developers to balance PvP and PvE separately.
Improved respawns: The respawn system has been revised to minimize spawn camping. Additionally, spawn points will now change if too many enemy players are present in the spawn zone.
Customized PvP maps: At launch, there will be 3 maps. All 3 are independent areas and are set outside of the story.
In The Division 2, developers can now design extra maps tailored for various forms of player duels. This was not possible in the predecessor due to the lack of tools. Instead, segments of the regular game world were used.
The maps are inspired by the Washington setting but do not replicate the real environment 1:1, as they did not want to sacrifice balance in PvP for authenticity. The following maps will be fought on:
Capitol Ruins: Players fight for control of this wooded area
Stadium: Players fight in streets and parking lots outside a baseball stadium
Georgetown: Players fight for dominance on the roofs of a residential area
Own progression system in PvP: In PvP, there will be a separate progression system. It will not be linked to the PvP portion of the Dark Zone but will be focused solely on Conflict. However, you can earn rewards in PvP that you can also use in other areas of the game.
The randy Paladin Marcus is up to his antics in World of Warcraft. In Patch 8.1.5, he has apparently discovered a new fetish for scales …
Each expansion of World of Warcraft covers different themes in the game world, but one parallel runs through all expansions: the steamy romance novels.
What are the romance novels? Inscriptionists and rogues have likely come across the books that can be crafted or looted from enemies with pickpocketing many times. The books can be used to gain insight into excerpts from various dime novels (sometimes with illustrations), which mostly revolve around the protagonist Marcus.
Who is Marcus? Marcus is a paladin who roams the world of Azeroth and has a fling with just about everything that isn’t up a tree. Marcus seems to know no boundaries, as he not only has affairs with human women, Draenei, or elves of all kinds but also with undead, succubi, pandaren, or his squire finding their way to bed with him. We have already reported extensively about Marcus.
If you are particularly observant, you might even meet him on the Highlands, where he spices up the love life of a Tauren couple a little.
Marcus’s return in Patch 8.1.5: In Patch 8.1.5, it seems Marcus has his next adventure, as there are new quests for all crafting professions. Inscriptionists can receive an initial “teaser” about Marcus’s new romance. A Tortollan recounts the plot of his latest story.
There, Marcus sails the seas, gets ambushed by pirates, and plunges into the depths of the ocean. Later, he awakens on the coast of a large island and realizes that he has been rescued. “His wounds were bound with seaweed, and not far away, he could hear the most beautiful of voices softly humming a song.”
Of course, Marcus also has his charming pick-up lines again that have characterized him in earlier works:
“For a moment, I thought I had been rescued, but when I look into those eyes, I am obviously still lost at sea.”
Sometimes “melting” and “vomiting” are so closely related.
The dialogue with the Tortollan ends with a line that all fans of fan fiction can likely relate to:
“A naga and a human talking and flattering each other. That’s why reading fiction is so much fun, isn’t it?”
Cortyn says: I still hope to one day have an interview with the story writer who comes up with all the romance novels and probably has the most entertaining hours of his career doing so. I trust that Marcus will experience many more “adventures” that will then find their way into the game in written form. Because no matter what one might think of the individual WoW add-ons, Marcus has never disappointed – neither the readers nor his partners.
On Tuesday, a patch is coming for Destiny 2. In addition to many changes to the game itself, the update could also advance the story of Destiny 2: It is about breaking a curse and finding the 15th wish.
This is why the story of Destiny 2 is so complicated: Forsaken told a new story about Destiny 2, but it did not conclude it.
The story of Forsaken ended in a complex stalemate. The final boss of the raid “Last Wish”, Riven, cast a curse over the Dreaming City, which traps the Guardians in an eternal struggle.
The “Dreaming City” is cursed, and as long as the curse is not broken, the story does not progress but simply repeats itself over and over.
The characters of Destiny 2 know that they are stuck in this situation, which apparently has no way out. They are trapped.
and in the third DLC “Penumbra”, Bungie apparently has something completely different planned, but does not reveal yet what they are exactly planning
However, it does not look like we will return to the current “main story” in the DLCs.
Forsaken itself is not concluded but continues to tell its story every week.
Thus, players can complete a quest with each reset to offer a sacrifice to the Oracle and then make contact with the Queen, Mara Sov. She is supposed to break the curse.
This is what the Queen is doing: In the past few weeks, there has been a quarrel between the players’ Ghost and the Queen:
The Ghost urged Mara Sov to finally take action and resolve the frustrating stalemate.
But Mara Sov became angry and confronted the Ghost, stating that it had no idea how difficult her situation was.
In the past week, there was a rather calm cutscene in the Oracle. Petra Venj spoke to the Queen and told her that they were ready for the great battle.
This will change on Tuesday: The YouTuber UnknownPlayer explains in a video why he thinks the story might take a new turn on Tuesday, January 29:
The situation is worsening, as seen in the recent dialogues
It is the 7th visit of the Queen and the number 7 plays a significant role for Bungie – because every three weeks, one is allowed into the throne room of the Queen and this cycle starts for the 7th time
This is still interesting: Another puzzle might be related to the “breaking of the curse”: The 15th wish in the “Wish Wall” of Destiny has still not been found.
PlayerUnknown believes this could be the wish that Riven used to curse the Dreaming City. Perhaps this wish could lead to the curse being broken. Maybe this puzzle will also be solved in the coming days.
The 15th wish is the final wish in the secret space – the raid is also titled “Last Wish.”
Perhaps we will experience not only changes to the weapons of Destiny 2 and the super abilities next Tuesday but also an advancement of the story.
The community never forgets! That’s exactly what Bethesda is currently experiencing after presenting a new leather jacket for the survival MMO Fallout 76 on their official Twitter account.
The developers of the survival MMO Fallout 76 have showcased a new premium jacket made of real lamb leather on their official Twitter account. It is available for purchase at the Bethesda store for $276.
Here’s what happened: Back in December, Bethesda faced a lot of criticism after buyers of the expensive Power Armor Edition received simple nylon bags instead of the promised canvas variant. The community has not forgotten this incident and is now mocking Bethesda for their new product.
The promised high-quality bag compared to the delivered product. Source: Gamerevolution.
This is how the community reacts: Especially on Twitter, the mockery is great. Under the original tweet, responses from the community concerning the new premium jacket are piling up. The Twitter users are not relying on criticism or hatred but are responding with jokes, mockery, and funny images. Often, the jacket is simply compared to a blue trash bag.
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According to the official description on the Bethesda store, a bag is included with the purchase. Twitter user Justin J fittingly asks: “Does it also come with a leather bag?” User Dank responds fittingly with a picture showing a trash bag with a 76 sticker on it. He comments: “The products have changed a bit since pre-production. But rest assured, it is the best quality that you deserve.”
The tweet is full of references to the nylon bag incident. This includes the attempt to console buyers of the Power Armor Edition at that time with 500 atoms (about five euros). Twitter user Montana Page comments: “But don’t worry, we’ll console you with 500 atoms.”
Even though Bethesda has already responded to the nylon bag issue and promised customers a canvas bag, it seems the community does not want to forget the situation. The game developers are still being teased.
What do you think about the whole situation?
If you want to walk around in style in Fallout 76, you can get the Nuka-Cola skin for free:
The “Future Stars” event in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team ends on Friday evening. The extremely strong talent cards have reignited the realism debate. Is the game completely out of order?
This was “Future Stars”: The Future Stars event brought a team of 21 talented players to Ultimate Team, whose rating was based on the “potential” of the players. Since the start of the event, more players have been added through Squad Building Challenges.
The players were characterized by very high ratings: Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund, for example, received a rating of 90, as did Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen. Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid was even rated 92.
FIFA 19 turns 18-year-olds into superstars
A bold prediction: As soon as the event was announced, many FIFA players raised their eyebrows in surprise. EA Sports took a big risk with its predictions: The Brazilian left winger Vinicius Junior is undoubtedly very talented. However, the Real Madrid player has only played nine league matches in real life, has not scored any goals, and has only provided one assist. Additionally, he has two appearances in the Champions League and five in the cup – does that already justify such a strong card?
The English forward Jadon Sancho, who has had a strong season at Borussia Dortmund, only truly impressed this Bundesliga season. Talent: Undisputed. With an overall rating of 90, Sancho is already on the same level as world-class players like Toni Kroos or Robert Lewandowski.
Flood of special cards: World-class players without end
Are ratings losing their significance? Aside from the realism debate, “Future Stars” sparked a whole other discussion: How much are the ratings in Ultimate Team still worth?
When the “Team of the Year” was introduced at the beginning of the year, it was assumed that they would remain the best cards in the game, unparalleled until the “Team of the Season”. However, the “Future Stars” arrived shortly after – and suddenly there was another generation of top players, very close to the TOTY players.
Modric received the best FUT card of all time. Will it remain so until the end of the season?
Rainbow teams are becoming more common: At the same time, EA Sports has delivered an unusually high number of special cards since the game’s release: Not only the usual Team-of-the-Week cards have elevated players to a new level. Champions League, Flashback, Road-to-the-Final, or POTM and Future Stars cards are suddenly competing with the big names – not to mention the many icons and other event cards.
Teams often no longer consist of bronze, silver, gold, or black TOTW cards. Many teams now consist of various colorful event cards that have correspondingly high ratings. In comparison: At release, there were a total of 11 base cards with a rating of 90 or higher. In Ultimate Team, there are now 189 different cards that have at least a rating of 90. 189 world stars – and the high 80s ratings are not even counted yet.
Is Ultimate Team suffering from a kind of inflation?
Divided opinions: The feedback on the Future Stars event in the community is somewhat mixed. On one hand, many were excited about the mega talents but were then deterred by the high prices. They were hoping for more affordable players who could elevate mid-tier teams to a new level. The event is seen more as a “between-TOTS”, where one won’t pull any players from the packs anyway and would have to invest lots of coins. The criticism: The community fears that events are only there to drive the pack sales of the game up.
During the events, packs are particularly favored to be opened
Are SBCs still worth it? On the other hand, difficult SBCs are increasingly losing their charm. Through Flashback or POTM SBCs, one could secure strong players with some effort. For example, versions of Ibrahimovic or recently Rooney, whose ratings were based on their old world-class form. POTM-Sancho, POTM-Reus, or also Flashback-Götze were briefly considered perfect players for a Bundesliga team, but the SBCs cost many coins.
Is it still worth completing difficult SBCs?
Now, some players hesitate at the effort of such an SBC: One does not know whether another event will follow soon, where other players can draw world-class players from packs using many coins or real money, overshadowing the painstakingly earned SBC players.
What do you think? Are the many special cards an exciting element of this year’s FIFA installment? Or would you prefer a return to fewer top cards? Join the discussion on our Facebook page.
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For Honor continues to work on new, exciting content to serve players. At the end of January, the next major patch will be released, radically changing many existing heroes and introducing a completely new hero. A reason for our author Benedict to check back in.
For Honor has been my passion since the early alpha of the game. This fighting game has been my secret love since the first time, which unfortunately has cooled somewhat in recent times. However, the upcoming update on January 31 drives me back into my armor and is the first step of the “big plans” for 2019.
In August, an action even brought more than 200,000 players. For me, the reasons are a new hero that excites me to play and changes to several heroes that significantly improve game quality.
The new hero in For Honor: The Black Prior
Who is the new hero? The Black Prior will be a new “Heavy” class of knights. The Black Priors are a religious order that assists the knights in their battle against enemies. They fight with sword and massive shield in a rather defensive style and with dirty tricks.
They are fighting “for honor” not, but with interesting tricks. The Priors have three core abilities:
Bulwark Stance
Bulwark Slash
Bulwark Counter
The names already suggest that this is a heavily armored hero. Although I usually prefer faster heroes like the Valkyrie or the Peacekeeper, the design of the Black Prior is intriguing.
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This is what the Black Prior can do: Among his abilities, especially the Bulwark Stance and the Bulwark Counter stand out. Both are unique and give the Black Prior special mechanics that no other hero possesses.
The Bulwark Stance allows the Black Prior to block in all directions. Unlike, for example, the Warlord, he does not lose stamina while doing so, and he can move freely. This makes the Black Prior a “walking fortress.”
The Bulwark Counter, on the other hand, is a quite tricky gimmick. With the right timing, all enemy attacks can be countered with an attack, even unblockable ones. Only guard breakers will get through.
Both abilities give the Black Prior a strong tactical aspect. Especially the counter will be interesting, as it gives opponents a chance to feint and can open the Prior’s heavy guard if he misjudges the timing.
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Changes to heroes: With the patch on January 31, adjustments will be made to several heroes:
Warlord
Shugoki
Peacekeeper
Particularly notable are Shugoki and Peacekeeper. The Shugoki loses his passive ability to ignore the first attack. Instead, many attacks gain this property now.
Additionally, his hit points will be reduced, and he will gain more ways to attack. This makes the Shugoki generally harder to play and easier to kill, but also more versatile and dangerous. Fights against him will become more interesting.
The Peacekeeper will gain the ability to follow up with more different attacks after a guard break. She now has a bit more time after a guard break, allowing her to land side heavy attacks or zone attacks with certainty.
In addition, the damage of some attacks is increased, and she uses less stamina. Previously, she relied on striking quickly and hard before she had to retreat quickly. Now the Peacekeeper can also withstand a while in a duel without becoming immediately vulnerable if the first attacks do not kill the target.
Further changes: The patch also fixes some bugs, brings new cosmetics, and changes some features. Notably, damage from fighting on a ladder has been removed. An important change that will make many matches better.
Previously, attacks on ladders dealt damage to the target and knocked it off the ladder. From my experience, this is particularly annoying when I want to climb a ladder directly after an enemy and already take damage from the opponent falling down.
Now all attacks, whether from above or below, will no longer deal damage. Only fall damage still exists on ladders.
Will you give For Honor another chance? It should be worth it:
Want to go resource hunting with self-built mechs? The MMO Pantropy will soon allow you to do that in its early access phase.
The German development studio Brain Stone Games has ambitious plans with Pantropy. For example, no microtransactions are planned.
An MMO with Mechs and Base Building
What is Pantropy? The MMO places you in a distant world. In this world, three factions fight for dominance. It is important to build fortifications and mechs. With the combat colossi, you try to destroy other players’ fortifications while protecting your own base.
How advanced is Pantropy? Development is progressing well. On January 31, the online game will enter early access.
The developers state that they are making rapid progress. Just recently, a major update was completed, which greatly improves performance.
How does Pantropy differ from similar online games? Pantropy can perhaps be compared to Warframe. You are in mechs, completing missions and fighting enemies. The difference, however, is that in Pantropy you can further and more individually upgrade, expand, and optimize your mech. This is based on a modular system.
Additionally, you are not just in the mech, but also running around as a human in the game world.
Are there already opinions on the MMO? Kickstarter backers are already allowed to play an alpha version. They state that Pantropy has great potential and is already fun in its early version. However, there are still many issues. The AI does not quite cooperate yet and there are still some bugs present – which is, however, normal for such an early development phase.
From January 31, you can also join in the early access phase of Pantropy.
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VIP demo start time for Anthem is today, January 25th, at 6:00 PM. Just before the demo release, we summarize all the important information here again. Here you will find the times, bonuses and system requirements, as well as everything about inviting friends.
What time does the VIP demo of Anthem start and end?
Start: Today, January 25, 2019 at 6:01 PM
End: Monday, January 28, 2019 at 3:01 AM
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
How to participate in the VIP demo: To participate in the demo, you must pre-order Anthem. Access to Anthem will be obtained via:
You need to redeem the demo code: You will receive a VIP demo code. This must be redeemed on EA’s website. If you pre-ordered Anthem from a different retailer than the ones mentioned above, you will receive the code from your chosen retailer.
However, there seem to be issues with Amazon at this time. Players report that the codes are used up here.
The VIP code is not there despite pre-ordering: There have been complaints from pre-orderers that they have not yet received their VIP code. This seems to be the case if you pre-ordered digitally. So if you purchased Anthem digitally in the Xbox Store or PlayStation Store.
In this case, according to the developers, you should receive the code by today (January 25) at 6:00 PM at the latest.
You will receive a friend pass link when you are signed in
Copy the link and send it to a maximum of three friends. You will see how many of those codes have been redeemed
Your friends will receive instructions once they click the link
The friend code is valid for all platforms: Your friends can choose the platform they want to play the VIP demo on. They are not bound to your own platform. However, there is no cross-play, if you want to play with friends, you need to choose the same platform.
Once the friend pass link is used, players will be presented with a selection of platforms.
The bonus for VIP demo players: Vinyl skins
VIP demo players receive a gift: Anyone who plays during the VIP demo weekend will receive the special vinyl skin. The skin is for all Javelins. The skins will then be available in the release title.
Technical details for consoles: This much FPS will be achieved
Anthem does not reach 60 FPS on consoles: Neither on the standard versions, nor on the more powerful PS4 Pro or Xbox One X. FPS means how many frames per second run on the screen. The faster this process is, the smoother the game runs.
For the consoles, BioWare aims for 30 FPS, whether in Full HD or 4K resolution.
You can play two Javelins: In the demo you start with the Ranger, just like in the main game. Throughout the demo, you can then decide which of the other three suits you want to unlock.
The demo differs from the main game: In the demo, the economy and the leveling curve are heavily adjusted. This allows you to unlock everything faster, and the demo feels “lighter”. Here you will find a list of all differences between Anthem’s demo and the main game.
More info about the demo: A detailed description of these contents can be found in our demo hub. Here you can learn more about the open demo that everyone can play.
The desire for a “Star Wars” MMORPG is great. But can SWTOR still satisfy that desire?
The “Star Wars” franchise is one of the largest in the world with a long history and numerous fans. However, despite its size, there are relatively few games in this field. For those who enjoy exploring MMORPGs, there is only a single title: Star Wars: The Old Republic.
The game has been running for several years, and in recent months, fans’ doubts have become increasingly evident. While there are no official numbers, players report servers feeling emptier as new content is released only in small bites. Major expansions have been missing for a while.
For many players, it is clear: EA has scaled back funding for SWTOR, and the MMORPG is now running on “low flame” – occasional, small updates are the result, and that is now being felt.
Petition to Save SWTOR
The concern surrounding SWTOR has led one player to start a petition. Here, players can participate if they believe that EA should partner with Disney to financially rebuild Star Wars: The Old Republic. Development should be pushed forward, and more personnel should be hired to create new content.
According to the creator, SWTOR has “great and fantastic stories that have amazed players.” With the current funding and resources of the developers, SWTOR is, however, “only a shadow of what it could be.” For instance, the latest patch contains only a single boss.
So far, the petition is still quite small and has gathered around 1100 signatures – however, it has more than doubled since yesterday. So it could very well be that the petition gains more support than initially thought.
Whether the petition and the resulting discussions and attention will ultimately have a noticeable effect remains to be seen. Because at the end of the day, that’s exactly what it is: for now, just an internet petition.
Some players, however, are sure that SWTOR’s time has long since passed and find that to be a good thing. Because as long as SWTOR is still “operational,” there would be no new MMORPG in the Star Wars realm. The old game must disappear first to make way for a new one – even if that might still be years away.
In general, many players lament the old engine of SWTOR, which caused errors and problems even at the launch of the MMORPG. Since then, engines have improved significantly, allowing for a more stable and fluid gameplay experience with more action components. Because although in SWTOR you wield lightsabers, blasters, and force lightning, the combat system is classic and lacks significant action elements.
Do you hope that SWTOR will recover financially? Would you like to see a new MMORPG set in the Star Wars universe? Or is the time for MMORPGs simply over?
BioWare’s new online shooter Anthem is often compared to Bungie’s Destiny 2 in early playtests. But is there any truth to this? And how does Anthem fare according to first impressions?
Some gaming journalists had the opportunity to play Anthem for a longer period (according to PC World 8 hours) and are now also comparing it to Destiny 2.
Why is Anthem compared to Destiny? Both games are known as “loot shooters”. Together in a group, you fight enemies in missions, collect loot, and upgrade your hero or the Javelin.
Anthem and Destiny are online games that focus on cooperation. Additionally, both take place in a science fiction scenario. Thus, comparisons between Anthem and Destiny are quite natural.
How does Anthem fare against Destiny? The testers have differing opinions. The general sentiment is that Anthem is a solid online shooter that will certainly find its audience.
However, those expecting a new Mass Effect are likely to be disappointed. And as for Destiny, Anthem might not take enough risks to stand out.
Nevertheless, there is much potential in BioWare’s action game and the testers were enthusiastic about the gameplay.
Polygon states that the story feels very familiar. The missions are relatively linear, but the combat, the world, and the development of the Javelins are a lot of fun.
Gamesradar mentions that the similarities to Destiny are quite noticeable, especially during the missions. As a result, Anthem lacks a bit of its own identity, but is still enjoyable as an online shooter.
According to PC World, the similarities to Destiny are palpable. Anthem is said to play fantastically, but particularly regarding depth and story, it seems to lack what one expects from a BioWare game after playing.
Gamecrate believes that while the parallels to Destiny exist, Anthem still plays independently and quite well. The landscapes and the action-packed gameplay are especially convincing.
WCCFTech praises the fast-paced gameplay, which is especially fun when playing with friends. However, beyond the action, Anthem feels somewhat unpolished. Nevertheless, according to the tester, it will find its audience.
As Gamespot reports, Anthem plays similarly to online shooters already known. However, the game possesses its own elements that will need to show whether Anthem can truly distinguish itself with them in the endgame.
What are the positive aspects? The testers generally agree that particularly the gameplay in Anthem is fun.
This means that the battles are fast and require teamwork, tactics, and a smart approach. Defeating enemies is enjoyable.
Moreover, the vast landscapes are impressive and worth exploring.
Flying is also something that receives praise, as it offers a sense of freedom that is lacking in Destiny.
Collecting loot and expanding the Javelin are well-received.
What is criticized? However, the testers also discovered a few negative points after their play session.
They primarily criticize that the story in Anthem doesn’t feel like something that one expects from BioWare. The narrative lacks depth and intrigue.
Furthermore, the missions are said to feel too familiar, as if seen too often in other games.
Another point of criticism is that BioWare talks too little about the endgame, and one simply does not know how Anthem will hold up against the competition in the long run.
The comparison to Destiny will likely always stick to Anthem as well. BioWare’s game must prove its independence.
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Why you should play the demo: Every player approaches a game with different expectations. Some enjoy experiencing an exciting story, while others are not interested in the narrative at all. Hence, the gameplay becomes all the more important. Therefore, you should check out the demo for Anthem to see whether the online game meets your expectations.
The demo of Anthem is tonight. Players are excited to see what awaits them. Our author Schuhmann says: I have concerns, but I hope that Anthem will be really good. Just like always before a new online game.
Even if everything goes well, the first months in a game are always so hard. There is too little content, the balance is off, then you’re in the endgame, and somehow the excitement is gone.
Every new studio – no matter how big it is – struggles to transition to a live game and is working hard at it. Have you forgotten how terrible The Elder Scrolls Online was in the first days or Bless – that’s only been three-quarters of a year ago?
My heart says: Awesome, the first time in a new game. Those are the moments you will remember for years to come.
Your first time in Dark Age of Camelot was ages ago, but you still remember exactly how you played the beta back then – those were the most intense memories you have of the game now.
And it was the same with WoW later on. You met new people, spent a lot of time with them, and you still remember how blown away you were the first time you were really in a raid.
The beginning is simply the best. It’s the time you will remember for a long time: Every experience is intense and offers something new.
Also, Anthem is different. The trailers look fantastic, the developer swears that it’s the project of his life and this time everything will be better.
And you can be a Colossus – which is basically the Hulkbuster!
It would be great if Anthem works out. That would solve so many content problems. Then you could play that when Destiny gets boring and return to Destiny when there’s a content lull in Anthem.
Then the head responds: You told yourself that before WildStar.
And then I stop listening to my head. It’s just a real killjoy.
How do you feel before the start of the demo tonight?
If you enjoy leveling twinks in World of Warcraft, you will soon receive new assistance. The heirlooms will be upgraded.
Leveling in World of Warcraft is always a hotly debated topic. For some players, it is the main motivation, while others can’t level up quickly enough and would prefer to be at level 120 right away. For the latter, there is soon reason to rejoice, as with Patch 8.1.5, players will be able to upgrade their heirlooms.
What are heirlooms? Heirlooms (or “Erbstücke”) are armor items that “level with the player.” They maintain solid stats at all times, regardless of the character’s level. Many of these heirlooms come with a built-in bonus to experience points gained, allowing the leveling phase to be massively shortened. So far, these heirlooms only scale up to level 110. After that, the items lose their XP bonus and do not increase further.
With Patch 8.1.5, there will be new items that can upgrade the heirlooms to scale up to level 120. This should shorten the leveling phase in Kul Tiras and Zandalar by 30% – 40%.
How will the upgrades be available? What the upgrades will be available for is not yet known. However, it is likely that they can simply be purchased for a nice chunk of gold at the respective vendor.
Azerite bonuses may be missing: The problem with the heirlooms will be that shoulder, chest, and helm armor are not Azerite items. If players use these items, they would have to forgo Azerite bonuses while leveling. Whether the heirlooms will later receive a few “level Azerite bonuses” remains to be seen. Currently, it doesn’t look like it.
Are you waiting for the heirlooms before leveling another character? Or have all your chars already reached level 120?
The latest patch of Fortnite on Tuesday added three items to the vault, thus removing them from the game. And one that players really miss is the Grappler. Its end was demanded by Tfue, a well-known streamer. He had a good reason for this – but players don’t know it.
The item is a kind of hook pistol in the plunger version. Players can shoot it at objects and then pull themselves up to them. This made it possible to cover an enormous distance quickly.
The item was epic and had 10 charges until it was used up.
Tfue had called for the end of the Grappler just a few days before the patch, saying Epic needed to nerf the weapon or remove it from the game.
Tfue didn’t demand this for no reason, just because he was annoyed by the Grappler, but because he knew there was a “new exploit” with the weapon.
Therefore, Tfue said: It was silly, just dumb. You couldn’t stop the glitch. And opponents who used the exploit could always claim the high ground.
What was the problem with the Grappler? Tfue had noticed this exploit with the Grappler and shared it with his viewers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVuTSJutAGI
Through the exploit, it was possible to jump to players who had built high but to go over them again, giving a significant advantage.
What’s interesting: The glitch that Tfue found was probably not known by most players who are now complaining that the Grappler was removed from the game. There was also no announcement from Epic about why the Grappler flew out of Fortnite.
Many players find Epic’s decision to vault the Grappler incomprehensible. For them, it was a fun item that could also bring success in Fortnite without building.
Perhaps Epic will bring the item back once they have fixed the exploit.
The Barschwa Day in Pokémon GO was not well received. It turns out that the Shiny rate in Europe was lower than in the rest of the world.
What happened? Last weekend, the Barschwa Day took place. During this event, players could collect numerous field research tasks for 3 hours, all of which rewarded Barschwa. From these tasks, players could also obtain a Shiny Barschwa.
Now an analysis shows: The Shiny rate was significantly lower in Europe than in the rest of the world.
How likely was Shiny Barschwa?
What does the analysis show? This analysis was conducted by TheSilphRoad. They had experts from around the world look into how many Shiny Barschwa came from the quests.
In total, 3500 field research tasks were included in the analysis. From this, it was determined how many Shinys came from these quests and the probability of getting one.
These are the statements from the analysis: It was surprisingly found that players in Europe received significantly fewer Shinys from their field research than, for example, Americans or Australians.
Shiny rate in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and India: 1 in 40
Shiny rate for the rest of the world: 1 in 20
What does this tell us? The criticism from Europe appears to have been justified. In Australia, for example, it was twice as likely to encounter a Shiny than here. It seems that players in Europe had a clear disadvantage.
How significant is this analysis? Of course, there are no official numbers from Niantic on this. However, such a difference is quite clear and cannot be attributed to chance. After all, over 1500 quests were completed in Europe to arrive at this result.
What could be the reason for the difference? We players in Europe were the first region to experience the Barschwa Day. All other regions had to wait until after us.
It is possible that Niantic responded directly to player criticism and increased the Shiny rate during the event. Our region suffered from this, while the other areas had a higher chance, and the criticism in those countries was less significant.
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After the separation from Bungie, publisher Activision seems to be facing lengthy processes. Initial class action lawsuits are being filed by investors. What is going on with the creators of Destiny 2?
The surprise was great – also for numerous investors. Some major law firms have since begun investigations into whether Activision was involved in “business practices not in accordance with the law.” However, the first lawsuits against the publisher have now emerged.
Rasputin in his original form
Who is suing Activision? Numerous investors feel cheated out of their money. Therefore, the first class action lawsuits have now been filed through the law firms Rosen Law Firm and Shaw Law Firm. The Rosen Law Firm, in particular, is considered an expert in this field and is among the three oldest law firms in the USA.
Interests of investors who acquired securities of Activision Blizzard from August 2, 2018, to January 10, 2019, are being represented. Affected parties still have time until mid-March to join the lawsuit.
What is Activision accused of? Activision Blizzard is specifically accused of making false and misleading statements in public and to investors, although it apparently knew about the impending separation. However, examples of such statements are not provided.
Why is there a lawsuit? According to the lawsuits, investors lost money due to these statements from Activision. After the surprising announcement of the separation, Activision’s stock plunged by nearly 10%, resulting in the loss that many investors are unwilling to accept.
Alongside titles like Call of Duty, the Destiny franchise was one of the largest pillars in Activision’s portfolio. The loss of a franchise that became the best-selling new IP at launch and made $500 million on its first day had significant impacts on the stock price.
What happens next? It is currently difficult to assess whether the accusations and lawsuits will hold up in court. What is certain is that Activision can likely expect lengthy processes. Extensive and in-depth investigations will likely take place, which can also take years in similar cases.
Today it is our duty to inform you about a loss. The MMORPG community mourns the end of the online game Ragnarok Online 2. May it rest in peace.
The successor of one of the most iconic MMORPGs unfortunately has to close its doors. Development has been halted.
What happened? Gravity Interactive, the developer of the online role-playing game, announced that they have pulled the team from RO 2. There will be no more support. No further events are planned either. Thus, the game is effectively dead.
Why is the MMORPG being discontinued? Ragnarok Online 2, the successor to the iconic Ragnarok Online, officially launched in early 2013, but was unable to captivate players even then. The Steam launch in mid-2013 also did not bring the desired success. Therefore, the servers in Korea were taken offline already in December of the same year.
Gravity Interactive then received a financial injection to save the MMORPG. However, this did not really help. As can be seen from Steam charts, players left Ragnarok Online 2. Now the final end is coming. The developers state that the MMORPG simply could not meet expectations.
Cash Shop remains open, but there will be no more support
When will the servers be shut down? There is currently no date. Gravity Interactive wants to leave the MMORPG in maintenance mode for now. Players do not have to worry about being faced with closed doors for the time being.
Why are players upset then? There is some criticism that the servers remain open, and this is related to the cash shop. The developers are keeping the so-called Kafra Shop open. Players can continue to buy in-game items even though the MMORPG is no longer being developed. This frustrates some players.
Thus, we see with Ragnarok Online 2 the first MMORPG that meets its end this year.
The best players in FIFA 19 are strong but expensive. However, the game offers plenty of alternatives: We show you the best and most popular players in FUT.
These are the best players in Ultimate Team: Obviously, anyone with a Cristiano Ronaldo in their team will unavoidably score a lot of goals with the forward from Juventus Turin. Other Top 100 players like Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé will also bring you closer to victory, as will Icons or Event players. But they all have one thing in common: they are extremely expensive.
A Base Form CR7, for example, costs over 2,000,000 coins, which significantly affects the in-game wallet. Few players want to spend that many coins on just one player. It’s no wonder that, as in previous years, players have emerged in FIFA 19 who are extremely popular in the community. The key point: most are significantly cheaper than the classic top players.
Price/Performance Ratio: These Players Dominate in FUT
This is how the list is compiled: Reddit, futbin, and other FIFA sites provide a comprehensive picture of which players are currently in demand in FUT. Who scores the most goals? Who keeps the defense tight? Which players are considered hidden gems?
Top players who are well-known but expensive, such as Paul Pogba, Alex Sandro, or Virgil van Dijk, are not mentioned here. The following players are relatively easy to obtain even with a smaller budget – with some exceptions. If you’re still looking for the optimal reinforcement for your Ultimate Team, you will find it here!
The Best Players in Attack
These players score consistently: If your budget doesn’t allow for the absolute top attackers like Ronaldo, Suárez, or the various Icons, you can try these players.
Dries Mertens (Base/87)
Dangerous Long-Range Shooter: With an overall rating of 87, Mertens is no longer a hidden gem. The problem: Mertens plays in Serie A, which is not as popular in FUT as, for example, the Premier League. However, as a Belgian, Mertens can be easily integrated into various teams.
In addition: The forward, originally costing over 100,000 coins, is now only 30,000. For a player of this class, that’s a bargain: Whether in attack or as a CAM, Mertens creates scoring opportunities with strong dribbling and high speed. If you equip him with a Sniper or Deadeye style, he will be particularly accurate. Mertens is one of the best finesse shooters ever.
Andrea Belotti (Inform/84)
The Complete Forward: Belotti is a great partner for Mertens. The forward is more accurate than Immobile, Icardi, or Higuain, despite having an 84 rating. He boasts a 5-star weak foot and originally comes from TOTW 8. The community loves Belotti: With the right chemistry style (Hunter), the forward brings physical presence, pace, powerful shots, and good finishing – an absolute monster. Cost: About 30,000 coins.
Arnautovic (Base/82)
The Premier League Forward: Arnautovic from West Ham United has established himself as a strong “Big Man” in the Premier League: Well-placed crosses can be perfectly headed into the corner of the goal with Arnautovic. With the Hawk chemistry style, the somewhat underestimated forward also provides the necessary speed to push forward. With Arnautovic, you get an affordable forward for your England team: 700 coins.
Wissam Ben Yedder (Base/81)
Forward for the Budget-Conscious: Ben Yedder’s base card looks like not much with its 81 overall rating. However, the community is enthusiastic about the forward. As a French forward from the first Spanish league, he offers not only great connections: Ben Yedder excels with strong positioning, good dribbling skills, and also serves as a provider. Cost: 700 coins.
Wissam Ben Yedder (Inform/84)
Popular but Expensive: If you really want to instill fear in the opposing penalty area, this card is an option for you! The inform card of Ben Yedder brings an overall of 84 and is one of the most popular cards overall. Originally released in TOTW2, the community has played with this card over 14 million times.
This makes inform Ben Yedder the second most used attacker overall, behind Mbappé. Even as a CAM, Ben Yedder is incredibly dangerous, as his 5-star weak foot makes him a threat in any situation. The downside: At 141,000 coins, this version is extremely expensive.
Timo Werner (Base/83)
The Speed Machine: The attacker from RB Leipzig has made a name for himself as a deadly counter striker in FIFA 19. Werner zooms past most defenders with pace 93, but you should still help with Chemistry Styles when finishing. The best argument for Werner: The price of 2000 coins. If you have the money, get one of the three (!) inform cards that Werner has already collected.
The Number Two: Davinson Sánchez is currently the second most popular player with 20 million games. The Tottenham defender may not be the strongest defender in the Premier League, but he is a very solid solution. Especially since his price has dropped: From over 50,000 to now 10,000 coins.
Kenny Lala (Inform/84)
The Mbappé Link: When it comes to popularity, Kenny Lala must also be mentioned: The inform card from TOTW 6 has accumulated over 15 million games, making him the most popular full-back after Kyle Walker and Alex Sandro. No wonder, since Lala has a well-balanced card that ensures perfect links with French players from Ligue 1. The downside: Lala currently costs 75,000 coins.
Antonio Valencia (Base/82)
The Known Name: Sure, the 33-year-old and well-known Valencia is not a newcomer. But because of his age, some may no longer have the ManU defender on their radar. For the price of 5,000 coins, however, you hardly get another full-back that reliably holds the line. Especially with Anchor style and the instruction to stay back, Valencia is difficult to beat. Just keep him on the right side: the weak left foot has only 2 stars.
Kostas Manolas (Base/85)
The Top Defender: Manolas is a fantastic Serie A defender regarded as one of the best defensive players in the community. Manolas’ only weakness is in short passing and therefore in building up play. But this can be remedied with the Powerhouse style. Manolas shows great strength in intercepting balls and forms one of the strongest defensive duos with Kalidou Koulibaly.
With these players, you can go far in FUT without spending too much money. Do you know any other top players? Share them in our Facebook group for FIFA 19! More top players were introduced by the “Future Stars” event:
