The VIP demo of Anthem is coming soon. As Electronic Arts announces, each participant of the demo can invite three friends.
Invite friends to the exclusive demo: The VIP demo of Anthem is a closed beta intended for players who have already pre-ordered the game. Recently, however, there is a guide on the American website of Electronic Arts showing how participants of the VIP demo can invite three friends.
This means that players who are not part of the pre-order group can also play the VIP demo of Anthem. They just need to have a friend who has access to this demo.
How to invite friends
What are the requirements for the invitation? Only a player who has pre-ordered and has access to the VIP demo can send the invitation. The player can invite a maximum of three friends, who can then also participate in the demo.
Anthem must be started first: To receive and activate these invitations, players must first download the game and have opened it in the launcher at least once. The preload for Anthem starts on January 23.
This is how inviting works: Inviting friends is quick and explained in three steps. You need to visit the official Anthem website:
Open the “Refer a Friend” tab.
Copy this link and send it to a maximum of three friends.
Your friends must click the link and log in with their EA account credentials. Then they need to follow the on-screen instructions.
Playing a good Reinhardt in Overwatch is not easy at all. But sometimes, a charge is enough to wipe out the entire enemy team.
If you’ve been visiting Mein-MMO.de for a while, you might remember that we used to showcase the best “Play of the Game” moments of the week. However, since it became repetitive and the gameplay scenes were quite similar, we eventually discontinued it – until now. Because a clip has now surfaced on Reddit that is truly remarkable.
We’ve seen many Reinhardts charge in and take three, four, or five enemies down with them. But what the player Makpakk has achieved here is something you don’t see every day.
On the map Hanamura, the player Makpakk is on defense. His team notices that the enemies are gathering for a coordinated attack and waiting for the right moment. But just as they are about to enter one of the two access tunnels, Reinhardt charges down from the upper level and knocks all six enemies off their feet.
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This grants him a complete team kill, as all six enemies fall into the abyss and are sent back to respawn. Reinhardt didn’t even have to use his ultimate ability – he could save it for the next charge. The coolest part: Reinhardt survives, as his charge ends before the edge, allowing him to watch six astonished faces disappear from his sight.
Have you also had a standout moment in the past few weeks where you completely dominated the enemy team? Or did one of your teammates achieve this? Show us your gameplay moments in the comments.
Amazon’s sandbox MMO New World will have a strong focus on PvP. Our author Leya is not interested in PvP at all. However, she is really intrigued by the PvE creatures in the game.
So far, New World has hardly interested me as a player privately, which I actually find a shame. At Gamescom 2018 I tried out Amazon’s new sandbox MMO and I liked it. I am particularly drawn to the sense of adventure that New World gives me.
However, what does not excite me at all are three letters: PvP
Here’s what it’s about in New World: New World takes place in an alternate version of North America in the 17th century. We are in the time of the colonization of America by Europe: the time of discovering a New World.
Accordingly, there will be large battles where players will fight for dominance, camps, and territories.
These wars will be an important part of the game. I initially wrote off New World for myself. I simply have no desire for these open battles against other players.
In New World, players fight each other.
3 mythical beasts suddenly awaken my curiosity
When I stumbled upon three images of New World, I suddenly became fired up. The images show mystical creatures.
These animals look incredibly fascinating and seem to be intertwined with nature.
What kind of animals are these? This question immediately formed in my head. They radiate such a threatening majesty that I can’t help but study every fiber closely.
From the Twitter of New World, I gather that these majestic beauties are guardians wandering the land. Looking at them, they could symbolize the seasons:
The bear (?), slowly perishing with its death mask and rotting leaves
The deer, covered in blossoms and lush green, like the jubilant spring
The wolf, wrapped in a winter cloak of ice
It is said to be uncertain where adventurers will encounter these beasts. But those who dare to challenge them will invoke misfortune.
Mystical creatures in PvE: In general, New World is supposed to offer some horror beasts that players must fight against. The world is said to be full of dangers and adventures. Zombies or the shown guardians provide a challenge for PvE fans.
In the video, you will find concept art that illustrates this concept.
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How much mystical is in New World? With the setting of American colonization, I initially had the impression that it would be a historical MMO. The images of the three animal guardians moved me to look into this further.
In fact, the mystical will play a larger role than I had previously realized:
Superstition is a fact in New World. Monsters and magic exist
There are spiritual threats. People can protect themselves with things like talismans
Protective runes and rituals serve people in war
People may not conjure magic as wizards and witches do, but they can make use of it.
So far, I have not really been able to get excited about New World. But since I have seen the mystical creatures and the actual horror setting has come more into my consciousness, this adventurous MMO has crept back into my focus.
I hope that these PvE contents weigh as heavily as the big PvP battles with other players. Because I would love to experience this mysterious adventure and encounter the guardians.
What do you think of these fantastic creatures? Does such a thing excite you as much as it does me?
Players of the pirate MMO Atlas were recently attacked by whales, airplanes, and even tanks from World War I. Hackers seized an admin account and caused havoc. But where do the airplanes and tanks come from? They don’t fit in the game at all.
This is what happened: Cheaters spawned whales and airplanes out of nowhere to defend their own fleet, distracting other players and damaging their ships. Tanks from World War I were also summoned by command.
What is a WW1 tank, the British Mark IV, doing in Atlas? In the survival MMO Atlas, it is primarily about pirates and their adventures. Tanks and airplanes from World War I or II do not fit in.
This is what it’s about: The airplanes and tanks are by no means part of the actual game and cannot usually be found or built. They were added to Atlas shortly after its release in December, as pioneers of the dev kit, or the Steam Workshop integration.
Server admins should be able to test via cheat commands what options they have to customize their servers. This includes the tank, the airplane, and a flying ship in a steampunk design.
The cheaters exploited the existing game data and spawned the tanks on the official servers, where they were never supposed to land.
By activating BattleEye, the developers have already taken a first step towards combating cheating.
The Barschwa Day in Pokémon GO was a disappointment. At least that’s what many players say. Some trainers did not find any shinies and were disappointed with the tasks.
What happened? On Saturday the Barschwa Day in Pokémon GO took place. For three hours, players had the chance to complete special field research that involved Barschwa. But many players are now angry and disappointed. For some trainers, it was the worst event in Pokémon GO for a long time. But why?
Here is the problem: Every player wanted a shiny Barschwa, but some trainers ended up empty-handed. The field research was said to be too complex and the shiny rate too low, at least according to some voices.
This was the problem with the event
This is how players approached the event: The Barschwa Day was, at first glance, somewhat comparable to a Community Day.
Normally, anyone who plays for three hours has a high chance of getting a shiny. At least that’s the case during the Community Day. The expectations for shinies and the event were therefore high.
Where was the problem? It became known in advance that a certain number of great or good throws had to be made to complete field research. The exact number was not disclosed.
However, many players were quite surprised when they saw the following quests:
Barschwa Research: Earn a candy by walking with your buddy
Barschwa Research: Hatch 1 egg
Barschwa Research: Land 10 great throws
Barschwa Research: Land 15 good throws
This meant that players had to catch an enormous number of Pokémon to complete some of the quests. Players found it difficult to finish many field researches.
Currently, Kyogre and Groudon raids are also ongoing. Some players even defeated the monsters in pairs:
What follows from this? If you can complete fewer field researches, you naturally also have fewer chances for shinies. Accordingly, few shinies were caught by players.
Many players complained that the shiny rate was too low. Too few Barschwa were actually shiny Barschwa.
This is what the players say
This is what players saw as the problem: It was less the more difficult quests that troubled players, but the lack of time. Some trainers would have preferred such an event to last the entire day or even the entire week.
That would have increased the chance of getting a shiny.
The Reddit user “Novrev” wrote: “Time is the biggest problem here. The tasks were set as if the event were to last a day or a weekend, while a three-hour event should have had easier quests.”
Another user had a different idea: “It should have been a weekend-long event since the shiny rate is so low. For 3 hours, they should either raise the shiny rate or even introduce a limited special research that would be quite difficult to complete, guaranteeing a shiny if finished within the time frame.
Are there any positive voices as well? In the community, there were few positive voices. One user wrote “goechr_” on Twitter that he liked the event, as the tasks finally posed a challenge and made a shiny from an event rare.
The only female player in the Overwatch League faced off against a player from a new team, the well-known Twitch streamer Dafran. The result: One of the best hitscan players simply cannot hit the female player.
What happened? The player Kim “Geguri” Se-yeon encountered the player and streamer Daniel “Dafran” Francesca in an Overwatch match:
Geguri played one of the heroes she is particularly known for: D.Va
while Dafran was using Widowmaker.
After Geguri destroyed her mech with her ultimate, she tried to survive as “Baby D.Va” – with a hilarious outcome.
Dafran did not land a lethal shot on Geguri, who only taunted him by dodging and waving. Instead of directly getting back into her mech, she mocked Dafran for a while.
She only calls for a new vehicle when a teammate of Dafran approaches, allowing her to eventually escape.
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The Shanghai Dragons did not win a single one of their matches in the first season of the Overwatch League. Although many of the players and especially Geguri are highly regarded in the community, the many losses have somewhat tarnished the players’ reputation.
On the other hand, Dafran is considered one of the best players overall when it comes to aiming and pursuing objectives. He is so good that he is often accused of hacking.
Dafran was signed for the second season of the Overwatch League as a player for Atlanta Reign. The team, which also features the German Steven Rosenberger, is often predicted to have a good start to the league.
Why is this so interesting? Since Dafran is regarded as such a good player, many fans were surprised that he could not hit Geguri. Even more impressive was that Geguri even played with him and mocked him instead of actually fighting back.
The scene has raised the question of whether Geguri is significantly better than expected, or whether Dafran had an off day. Especially after the discussion about the fictional player “Ellie”, the community is reacting with heated discussions about Geguri.
With an eye on the Shanghai Dragons and Atlanta Reign, the conversations have also grown louder. Many fans see the scene as a promise of great matches to come in the second season of the Overwatch League.
Geguri, the only professional Overwatch player in the league so far.
Community discusses vigorously: In a thread on reddit, the video is hotly debated. The discussion mainly revolves around the skill level of Geguri and Dafran. The biggest debate centers on Dafran’s reaction.
Some fans criticize that he did not try hard enough. Others argue that “Baby D.Va” is simply too small a target and even the best pros often miss.
However, the fact that he stays still instead of following with his crosshairs shows Dafran’s lack of experience. It is safer to wait until the target comes into view rather than chase such a small target.
However, the reactions of both players are mainly praised. Dafran is not angry, but amused and takes it lightly instead of being upset. Geguri has shown that she is truly a good player and not just hired because of her gender.
The fans are already looking forward to the second season of the league. Are you excited about it, or do you find the video more entertaining?
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The destruction left by the war in Fallout 76 overshadows unique moments in many places. However, Appalachia also has beautiful sides, and in some locations, this beauty shows itself in all its glory.
In many places in Fallout 76, destroyed buildings, irradiated trees, or improvised constructions by raiders and super mutants obstruct the view of truly beautiful areas. However, those who venture a little off the beaten path can enjoy a wonderful view.
Post-War Blues in the Forest
You can discover the first location early in the game. It is located in the middle of the forest, near the New River Gorge Bridge (West). Head a little west of the middle of the forest from Vault 76 to the south, and you will reach the landmark, right at Cow Spots Creamery.
You will need to walk a bit northeast along the bridge until you reach a collapsed part of the bridge. Go down to the lower half, the maintenance corridors, and from there proceed over the narrow grates to the northeast.
You will encounter only low-level ghouls and bloodbugs here (around level three to ten). They should not pose a significant challenge for new players. At the end of the maintenance corridor, you will find some wooden boards with a chair and a banjo on the right side.
From there, you have a view of the southern part of the forest with old power poles, some buildings, and trees in all the colors of autumn. In the distance, you can even see some of the smoking chimneys from Ash Heap.
The Darkly Beautiful Ash Heap
The second location is a bit further south and in a more dangerous area outside of Ash Heap. Southeast in this area, there are several houses of wealthy families that could “look down” on the workers from there.
The Garrahan estate is your destination. To enter the estate, you first need to obtain the keycard. It is located a bit south, in the Garrahan Mining Company headquarters, which you must visit for the Excavator Power Armor and the schematics for the Power Armor Station. You will find the card there on a desk.
You can now use the estate’s elevator all the way up to the top floor. Inside the estate, you may encounter tough enemies. Both security bots and wendigos can lurk there.
To reach the viewing point, you need to climb all the stairs. At the top, you will find a balcony, where you can jump over the railing and land on an outer wall. From there, you have a full view of the mining area Ash Heap and its industrial landscape.
The Picturesque Spruce Knob Lake
The third location is quite close to the second, but secluded from the main routes and in a somewhat more dangerous area. In the south of the Savage Divide, there are many beautiful places to discover. One of them is the Spruce Knob Lake, which even boasts its own campsite.
You can best see the lake from another spot. A little west of the lake, you will find the location “Mountains: Southern Lookout.” This is a lookout tower like the one where you can also discover the saddest story of Fallout 76.
The lookout is guarded by a few scorchers and is full of traps. When you climb it, caution is advised. A tripwire with a shotgun as well as a bomb and possibly other inconveniences await on the stairs.
Once at the top, you cross the guard’s room and go to the outer platform of the tower. Turn east, and you have a beautiful view of the lake.
The Radiated Cranberry Bog
The last of our most beautiful views is a bit further northeast, near Hunterville. If you walk there from the lake, you will encounter numerous larger groups of ghouls and super mutants.
The viewpoint is located directly east of the “Freak Show,” a raider camp, and north of the monorail lift. You will find the edge of some cliffs with a slightly larger rock there.
From this rock, you can almost overlook the entire Cranberry Bog with its polluted woods, the destroyed city of Watoga, and in the distance, even recognize the Pylon V-13, where a dead man tells of time travel.
Which viewpoint do you like best?
There are not only beautiful views in Fallout 76, but also some quite strange places:
Now Blizzard has revealed the next step for the in-game shop, stating that toys will soon be available for purchase in the shop.
What happened? Blizzard has unveiled its eSports plans for 2019 in World of Warcraft. This year, there will once again be an arena championship for PvP players. Additionally, the “Mythic Dungeon International,” an evolution of the “Mythic Dungeon Invitationals,” where teams can qualify to complete challenging “Mythic+” dungeons as quickly as possible.
Both tournaments will feature a prize pool, which will be funded not only by a fixed amount but also from another source – new toys in the in-game shop.
Toys for cash: Throughout spring 2019 (between April and June), Blizzard plans to add two new toys to the in-game shop. A portion of the revenue generated will go towards the prize pool of the two tournaments. Which toys these will be, their costs, and how much will go towards the prize pool have not yet been announced.
The community is dissatisfied: The current feedback in the forums and on Reddit is quite critical. Many players do not understand why they should pay extra for in-game toys. After all, World of Warcraft not only has a purchase price but also monthly subscription fees. The fact that more and more types of collectible items are ending up in the shop is hard for many to understand. This seems more fitting for a free-to-play title, not for a game with monthly costs.
There are also positive voices: However, there are some players who fundamentally like this idea. They would like a way to support the two eSports tournaments and thereby the winning teams. With the toys in the shop, there is then an opportunity to show appreciation by contributing to the prize pool.
Cortyn says: Honestly, this decision bothers me quite a bit. I love collecting toys, whether it’s through difficult achievements, long farming, or various events. Having to spend real money to fill gaps in my collection is very frustrating – even though it’s possible, as usual, to buy it with gold using the WoW Token. I hope that the situation with the toys remains an isolated case.
What do you think about Blizzard expanding the in-game shop with even more offers? Is it a good or necessary thing, and is it okay in connection with eSports? Or is it further exploitation of a game that already has high costs?
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In Fortnite an the evening of January 19th at 8:00 PM, the big event “Ice Storm” took place in the game. It lasted only a few moments, but changed the map and brought back the zombies, the Ice Fiends. Additionally, the first Ice Storm challenges in Fortnite are active.
This is what happened: At 8:00 PM on January 19th, the ice ball of Fortnite exploded. From it appeared a figure, the Ice King, and fog rolled in. Then an ethereal, giant figure of the Ice King appeared behind him and summoned the Ice Storm.
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This is what has changed in Fortnite: Streams have already shown that the zombies are back: These are PvE opponents in Fortnite’s battle royale. They are the Ice Legion that had been expected. The zombies appeared in challenges for the event.
The event generated a lot of interest. Streamer Ninja had a peak of 320,000 viewers.
Ice Storm Challenges are active – Here are the rewards
New challenges are live: With the event, new special challenges have gone live.
However, only the first three challenges are currently active:
You should kill 250 Ice Fiends
and deal 5000 explosive damage to Ice Fiends
The third challenge cannot be completed yet – it requires finishing 6 challenges
The other challenges are expected to arrive in the coming days. All of these challenges will likely revolve around dealing damage to and destroying the Ice Fiends in Fortnite.
The last of the 13 challenges will be unlocked in 5 days.
What about the boss fight? Some had expected a big boss fight against the Ice King in Fortnite. So far, there is nothing to see of that. But it could be the big finale for Season 7.
On January 25, the VIP demo of Anthem starts. The Executive Producer Mark Darrah has now created a list of the differences between the demo and the main game.
The demo of Anthem will give you the opportunity to get a taste of the game. The main game will be much more extensive than what you can experience in the demo.
However, the differences refer to more than just the available content. There will also be deviations in the balance.
Why is the demo easier? The developers want players to see and test as much as possible in the demo. That is why they decided to adjust the XP curve.
Right at the beginning, all demo players will receive 100 coins to quickly purchase a cosmetic adjustment for the javelin. The customization options for the javelins will be quite diverse.
2 javelins can be played in the demo
Confusion about the number of javelins: In recent days, there have been contradictory statements about which javelins are available to players in the demo. Rumors arose that all four can be played. However, that is not entirely true.
Which javelins can be played in the demo? In principle, all four javelins of Anthem can be played. However, you can only choose two of them in the demo. There is Ranger, Interceptor, Storm, and Colossus. Lead producer Mike Gamble confirmed this again in a tweet.
Gamble also recommends that everyone start with the Ranger in the demo. He is the all-rounder among the javelins and versatile. This should help beginners get used to the javelins. The Ranger will be the javelin that everyone starts with in the main game .
Update 18:40: Our reader Willy Snipes pointed out to us that Gamble’s tweet regarding the Ranger could be taken differently. In that case, it would mean that everyone in the demo must start with the Ranger, and a javelin can be unlocked of choice. This is not entirely clear from the tweet.
If you are playing with friends, it would be advisable to mix the javelins among each other.
The new MMORPG A:IR from the creators of TERA features five classes that create a lot of action in combat. You can experience how that looks in action here.
Additionally, it will have an action combat system. You can see how that looks in action here in a video of the Asian version that is currently being tested.
5 Classes and a lot of Action
As seen in the video, there are initially five classes in A:IR:
Warlord: This heavily armored knight is likely to be a tank.
Sorceress: A classic mage with a lot of area damage.
Mystic: This seems to be a supporter and healer.
Assassin: This class also appears to be the usual agile assassin and single-target DPS hero.
Gunslinger: The coolest class in the video is this gunslinger. He deals massive damage in close combat and can use a rifle from a distance or throw dynamite.
Each class seems to clearly fill a role and have its own gameplay.
Massive Airship as Hub City: Since A:IR relies heavily on flying ships, your capital and quest hub is also a gigantic airship. It is called Inventus and serves as the base of all your endeavors.
Should certain heroes be banned in Overwatch for a match? A first tournament says: Yes, definitely.
Since Overwatch was released, the game has continually changed. In addition to numerous hero reworks, fresh heroes, new game modes, and of course plenty of cosmetic items, the Overwatch League was also introduced. This has increased interest in the Overwatch professionals.
However, in recent weeks, the matches – at least according to the fans’ feelings – have become significantly more boring. Therefore, a first tournament is now trying a banning system to break some strategies.
Why is Overwatch so rigid right now? The rise of the “Goats” strategy, where a team consists of 3 supporters and 3 tanks, has proven to be extremely effective. Many teams use this strategy, causing numerous matches to play out almost the same.
This bores players and viewers alike. The desire for change is there, and if Blizzard does not want to make nerfs or adjustments, it must be done by the players themselves.
A banning system could be one way to enforce some change.
First tournament bans one hero per team: The unofficial tournament “Tournament of Future Heroes,” hosted by the Dallas Fuel team, is using a banning system for the first time this weekend.
Before a match starts, both teams must name two heroes each. One that they want to ban and one that must not be banned at all. Only then will the matches be played under these rules.
Community discusses animatedly: The topic of hero banning has been a hotly debated issue in the community for a while now. Some players find it sensible because many games like League of Legends or other MOBAs also use such a system.
Other players believe that it has no place in Overwatch. After all, it is part of the game principle to keep changing heroes in between. Limiting the selection here would rob Overwatch of its uniqueness.
What is your opinion on a banning system in Overwatch? Is this a good step to bring more excitement back into the meta-game at high levels? Or does it simply have no place in Overwatch?
The release of Anthem is drawing nearer and suddenly there is a hype surrounding the game. This is quite amazing, as in the past weeks skepticism towards Anthem was predominant. That has changed.
This is the situation: The awareness of Anthem has changed. Where there was previously skepticism, suddenly a hype is spreading. Critical voices are becoming increasingly background noise and the discussion is more about which of the four classes in Anthem one would like to play.
For the past few weeks, there hasn’t been a day in gaming media without news about Anthem. Almost daily, new videos about Anthem with impressive visuals and information are coming out.
Once a week, the developers themselves stream gameplay. In these streams, they address burning questions, such as how the endgame in Anthem looks. At the moment, it is difficult to look past Anthem due to the sheer volume of new visual material.
An increasingly clearer picture is forming in people’s minds, without giving too much away. There is less of a feeling of buying a pig in a poke.
And b) now everyone is aware that Anthem is coming soon: The official media campaign for Anthem is already enormous. Additionally, YouTubers and streamers have been invited to test Anthem and report on it. These YouTubers are linked with other shared-world shooters.
One of them would be Arekkz, who is also known for videos on Destiny and Division. There is a trust in these experts for loot shooters, and they help create an informed picture.
What is being shown is well received
To spark a hype, it’s certainly not enough to just release one trailer after another. The approval of the players is also needed, which the showcased material has to be genuinely liked. Just think back to Battlefield V and the debacle surrounding its trailer, it can look quite different.
This is praised: Particularly well-received are the gameplay trailers, but everything about the story is also eagerly absorbed. Fans particularly celebrate the loot system of Anthem. This will be crucial for whether Anthem can stand out as a loot shooter or not.
What the MeinMMO community is excited about:
Belpherus: “I can’t say what it is, but I really like the voice acting [of the characters]. It feels somehow alive.”
Sentcore: “Anthem grabbed me right away!”
Third Person
Random Rolls
Only one character
Awesome mechs (Javelins)
Violet Ricochet: “Flying like Ironman is pretty awesome and a lot of fun. I’m hoping for some cool end content and I’m curious about how the other Javelins will play. The graphics and flying are pretty top-notch, but I’ll try the demo first and then decide about the purchase.”
Bodicore: “I want to play a fortress. Therefore, the Colossus will be my means to an end. Not a mech warrior, but a bit more tanky.”
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BioWare is currently being transparent about Anthem. They explain clearly whether there are still shortcomings in Anthem or if they are dissatisfied with something themselves.
The developers Mike Gamble and Mark Darrah are well-known in the community, as they are always available for questions on Twitter and answer them as quickly and thoroughly as possible. They have also confirmed that there will be a demo and not a beta for Anthem, as they considered this to be a more honest term.
This effect on the community: The lively communication between developers and fans is celebrated on Reddit. Generally, there is a harmonious tone among fans. Discussions revolve around expectations and wishes for the game. Inquiries get mutual assistance – at least for now.
Whether the community and the communication between developer and fans will remain harmonious is yet to be seen. It could certainly change after the release of Anthem, especially if expectations are disappointed.
A bit of skepticism remains
Although the voices about Anthem are significantly more positive than at the beginning, a residual skepticism remains. Many have yet to digest the loot box debacle surrounding Electronic Arts, who serve as publisher. Similarly, fans are still uncertain about how important gunplay in Anthem will be. Some have also burned their fingers too often with hype and were disappointed afterward.
Soon everyone will see if Anthem really plays as well as it looks: With the VIP demo, a large number of gamers will finally be able to get their hands on Anthem. This will be an important milestone for BioWare, whether this hype can be maintained.
Will you be there and how do you feel about the hype?
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, a famous trick, the Double Pump, is instantly possible again. However, there’s a catch, and it’s not achievable for every player: the Double Pump only works on Mobile.
What is the Double Pump Gun trick? This legendary trick was the talk of the town in the first months of Fortnite: Battle Royale. By having two Pump Guns in your inventory, you could skip the reload animation by immediately switching to the second weapon right after firing.
This way, you could ignore the major drawback of the Pump Gun, which is the relatively long reload time between shots, and take down opponents quickly with two shots.
That’s why the trick was removed: The Double Shotgun trick was very popular among many players but hated by others. Opponents saw the Double Pump as a nasty exploit, while fans regarded it as the only legitimate use of the Pump Gun.
Consequently, there was much outcry from the pro-pump faction when Epic patched the trick. Since then, there have been regular demands in forums like “Bring the Double Pump back!“
This wish has now seemingly been fulfilled at least for some players.
How you can use the Double Shotgun again
As various users report, you can now use the Mobile versions of Fortnite to use the Double Pump Gun again. It seems that Epic has made the trick possible again on the iOS and Android versions.
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Is the Double Pump Gun on Mobile intentional? There is no information regarding this. It was at least not announced as a feature. Of course, it is possible that Epic intentionally implemented the Double Pump on Mobile to create more action there.
However, it is most likely a glitch introduced by the latest update. In this case, the Double Pump should probably disappear again soon. So use it while it’s still possible and take down your opponents with massive Pump Gun power in close combat!
The new raid bosses Kyogre and Groudon have been in raids of Pokémon GO for a few days now, and some players are impressively showing how to defeat them in pairs.
There are numerous videos circulating on YouTube that showcase this milestone. We present our favorites.
How to defeat Kyogre in pairs
Kyogre is a Water type, so Electric and Grass types are very effective. The best counters, at least in all weather conditions except sunny, are Electric Pokémon. So you can defeat Kyogre with a team of Electivire and Raikou in pairs.
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Can I do it too? The team of the two trainers consists of six Electivire at level 40. If you have such a team or a similar team of Raikou, any player should be able to do it.
In sunny weather, you can even defeat Kyogre with Grass Pokémon. They receive a battle bonus and can bring Kyogre to its knees. However, in other weather conditions, they cannot do it.
Can I do it too? Groudon should be somewhat easier to defeat than Kyogre. In this video, two players fight Groudon only with Mewtwo, who have all Ice Beam. A team of Kyogre or even Roserade should also be able to do it.
Groudon can learn Solar Beam, so you should pay close attention to your Pokémon selection. If it knows Solar Beam, you should rely less on Water Pokémon and instead focus on Grass attackers.
More challenges: For every new raid boss, players try to set special records. For instance, Cresselia or Giratina have already been defeated in pairs. Level 4 raids like Absol or Rhyperior can even be completed alone.
Some players took on special challenges during the last Level 5 raid, Heatran:
The Elder Scrolls Online will soon grow with Elsweyr and be equipped with new features. Will this convince you to return to Tamriel or even make a first start?
Furthermore, Elsweyr is part of the big new concept “Season of the Dragon”. The season spans the entire year 2019 and offers a cohesive, epic story about dragons and the war of the three factions in Tamriel.
Are you convinced by the features of Elsweyr from ESO?
ESO has been around since 2014 and with Elsweyr it will grow even larger. Therefore, it is clear for many fans to glimpse into Tamriel again with the 3rd major add-on. But how about you?
What do you think of the new add-on? Are the new features convincing you to return to Tamriel? Or will you take your first step into Zenimax’s big MMORPG thanks to Elsweyr? However, some fans are disappointed because currently no physical Collector’s Edition is being offered and many collectors would like something tangible.
Does your purchasing decision also depend on such tangible goodies? Or are you still indifferent to ESO and the new content and will not buy Elsweyr under any circumstances?
Participate in our embedded survey here and let us know how you feel about the new ESO add-on.
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The ghost ships are terrifying enemies in the survival MMO Atlas. Especially inexperienced players quickly fall victim to them. Grapeshot Games is now announcing an increase in their numbers.
The current situation: Even now, the ghost ships, or ships of the damned, belong to the most terrifying enemies of the survival MMO. They suddenly appear on the sea and block the sailors’ paths. Even entire galleons can be destroyed by them in seconds. Inexperienced players have particularly big problems facing them.
What does Grapeshot plan? The developers announced in their first dev stream that they will increase the number of ghost ships. For many viewers, this was initially a shock. The integrity of their own ships is important to many players when sailing from island to island. No wonder, as the ships require many resources and time to complete.
Here Grapeshot makes it clear: The number of ships will be increased, but they will be weaker on average. In detail, their plan is to implement three different ship models in the game. The most common version will be a small ship. Equipped with only two cannons, less health, and armor points. The already known medium version will appear somewhat less frequently than it does now. This is intended to give inexperienced players a chance to defend themselves against the ghost ships.
The small version of the ghost ships. Source: Twitch
For large companies with multiple ships, the large version presents itself as an opponent. It will be about twice the size of the medium ghost ship. However, the developers have not yet said anything about the number of weapons and hit points. You will find them only rarely on the sea.
The changes are planned for the major update 16.0, which will be rolled out sometime in February. The last major update 10.0 also brought useful innovations:
In the new Elsweyr addon of The Elder Scrolls Online, you can play a new class. However, the Necromancer has a bad reputation, and you will feel that harshly in the game world.
What is the problem with the Necromancer? As many players have noted beforehand, Necromancers and their dark arts are not well received in the world of The Elder Scrolls Online. Necromancy is considered evil and corrupt. No wonder that the main game’s great villain, Mannimarco, was a master of necromancy.
Now the Necromancer has been announced as a new playable class in the next ESO addon Elsweyr. One of the most controversial forms of magic is now a skillset of a “hero” class. Are we about to see Necro-Edge-Lords everywhere, flooding the idyllic locations of Tamriel with disgusting skeletons? Is the Necromancer ruining the lore and atmosphere of ESO?
“Call the guards, there is a Necromancer in the city!”
This is what threatens you if you practice too much necromancy: The developers at Zenimax have a knack for atmosphere and immersion, which is why they have declared the skills of the new class as crimes. This means that NPCs will react similarly to when you steal something in front of witnesses or commit murder against an NPC.
The non-player characters panic in the face of necromancy, call for help, and alert the guards. So a regular reaction of the justice system that ESO has had for years. Your Necromancer will then be pursued like a criminal by the guards and has a bounty placed on them. They will need to wait it out, pay it off, or get rid of it via the Thieves Guild.
If caught, they will have to pay steep fines or be hunted down by the guards and possibly beaten to death while on the run.
This is how players react to the necro penalties: As necromancy triggers a reaction in the game’s justice system, a player is essentially punished for playing a particular class. However, most ESO players appreciate this feature. They believe it fits perfectly into the game’s lore and that one must be careful where they showcase their necromantic arts. This is wonderful for immersion in the game world and for role-playing.
Consequently, many players are calling for this feature to be extended to other controversial skills and character types, including Vampires and werewolves, who should also be hunted by guards when they use their abilities in the city.
What do you think about this matter? Do you think it’s great and consistent that Zenimax lets the game world react to your heroes and their actions, or is it unacceptable that you cannot freely use your class powers?
There are many reasons to play an MMORPG. Some want to compete with other players, others want to quickly find the best loot and reach the highest level, and others want to experience the story.
However, there are also players for whom exploring the game world is very important. Therefore, today we present to you 4 MMOs where exploring the world is really fun.
Why is it fun to explore the world in ESO? The continent of Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls Online is vast. Many different cultures live here, each with an interesting backstory. Furthermore, Tamriel has a rich history spanning millennia that one would want to learn more about.
While exploring, you discover ruins with hints from past ages
Quest givers are “hidden” all over the world, providing you with new missions. These side quests are particularly enjoyable
You can read books that reveal more about the lore
You discover secrets like hidden treasures, making it worthwhile to explore every nook and cranny
A ruin or a cave by the wayside could offer interesting loot, inviting exploration
You can participate in events, like the Dark Anchors, which you discover during your journeys
What makes the world of The Elder Scrolls Online so interesting? Bethesda and Zenimax have created a fascinating game world for the The Elder Scrolls series, breathing life into it over the many years since the release of TES: Arena in 1994.
Each culture, whether it’s the cat-like Khajiit, the lizard-like Argonians, or the elf and human races, have stories that players want to learn more about.
Even politics plays a role, but in The Elder Scrolls, it is never presented dryly; it is woven into the game in an exciting way.
Additionally, the biomes of the world, such as the swamps of Black Marsh or the icy Skyrim, as well as Morrowind, the homeland of the Dark Elves, offer plenty of variety while exploring. What many game series offer in multiple titles, the fans of The Elder Scrolls get in a single MMORPG with ESO.
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According to Twitter, the Lead Producer for Anthem has confirmed again that the shooter will not have loot boxes. Together with the cosmetics that can be purchased through microtransactions or earned in-game, questions arise about the financing of the games-as-a-service title.
What is it about? After the controversy regarding the loot boxes in Star Wars: Battlefront 2, players are wondering if Anthem will feature this system as well. After all, both games are published by Electronic Arts.
Michael Gamble, the Lead Producer for Anthem, has now confirmed again, that Anthem will not have loot boxes. Gamble stated on Twitter that loot boxes in the game “would not make sense”. Instead of loot boxes, optional cosmetic microtransactions will be offered.
This is what Anthem plans for content: BioWare has quite ambitious plans for Anthem, as players should not have to spend additional money on the games-as-a-service title after the purchase.
Anthem will not have loot boxes
There will be no season pass
The story DLCs will be free to avoid splitting the player base
Paid DLCs or season passes are actually typical for the games-as-a-service genre and known from titles like Destiny 2 or The Division. Furthermore, there will be no option for pay-to-win, meaning the ability to become more powerful through money.
What does the financing look like? However, Anthem will not be completely free of microtransactions either. However, they should only be cosmetic in nature and can also be earned in the game. Players will only have to pay if they want to get the cosmetics faster.
Mark Darrah from BioWare did not entirely rule out on Twitter that there will be DLC after launch for which players will have to pay. He mentioned new Javelins that represent the classes in Anthem as an example. However, this has not yet been decided.
Everything we know so far about the Javelins in Anthem can be read here:
