Fortnite is so big that Netflix says: This is our biggest competitor

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite: Battle Royale is a bigger competitor to the streaming service Netflix than other streaming providers. This is due to the screentime that Epic’s game claims worldwide.

Therefore, Netflix must compete with Fortnite: In an annual report, Netflix stated among other things that it has more competition from Fortnite than from the competing streaming service HBO or Amazon Prime.

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This is mainly because here the competition is not just about the same offerings, in the case of Netflix, Amazon, and HBO that would be movies. Rather, the competition is primarily about the time of viewers in front of the screen.

Fortnite has more players than Netflix subscribers

According to Netflix, it is essential for streaming services to captivate viewers in front of the screen. Therefore, viewer numbers at Netflix also rose massively when YouTube briefly went offline for a few minutes in October 2018.

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In the USA, Netflix dominates about 10 percent of the screentime. Overall, they have over 139 million subscribers. Fortnite, however, boasts over 200 million players! Therefore, many potential Netflix customers spend a lot of time in front of the screen playing Epic’s battle royale game.

User screentime is, according to Netflix, the most important metric for digital offerings. So they primarily compete for the time of users. And thanks to the always-available digital content, users can better manage their leisure time and always choose from a wide range of offerings.

That’s why 2019 will be a tough year for streaming providers: Due to the tough competition for viewer time, 2019 will likely bring even harsher competition among streaming service providers.

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Because in addition to Netflix, HBO, and Amazon Prime, Disney’s new streaming service is also set to launch with an exclusive Star Wars series, and Fortnite will certainly not become smaller.

However, Netflix wants to counter with successful series like Stranger Things and other strong productions. Because there is also the other way around, and many games pose tough competition for Netflix. So it remains exciting.

How do you see it? Do you prefer to watch Netflix in the evening or play Fortnite or watch streams from well-known Fortnite pros like Ninja or Tfue?

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Diablo 3: Season 16 Level Guide – How to quickly reach Level 70

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You want to reach level 70 quickly in Season 16 of Diablo 3, or speed level? Then follow this leveling guide.

What is it about? In every new season of Diablo 3, players want to reach the maximum level as quickly as possible. We will show you effective ways to reach the maximum level quickly and then fully dive in. Through the methods with massacre bonuses, you can reach level 70 in 2-3 hours. With loot luck, even in less time.

Have you already chosen the right class? These are the best classes in Season 16 of Diablo 3.

How does fast leveling to 70 in Season 16 of Diablo 3 work?

Here’s how you can start: There is the possibility to jump right into the game and start in adventure mode if you want to start leveling immediately. However, many players are now using an alternative method with challenge rifts. It’s up to you which option you choose.

Diablo 3 Challenge Portal

Starting with the challenge portal: After you have created a seasonal character, do not immediately enter adventure mode, but select the challenge portal in the menu. You complete it successfully and will be rewarded with loot. This includes “breath of death,” which you can use to forge powerful weapons, as well as blood shards, which you can exchange with Kadala for armor and weapons.

Keep in mind that you should not have finished the challenge portal this week to receive loot.

Why should you use the challenge portal? The big advantage is that with the blood shards you immediately have the chance for strong gear. Additionally, at level 40, you have enough materials to upgrade the blacksmith and craft a weapon for level 70 with level limitation.

Items from Kadala: Especially interesting for players who start the new season with a challenge portal. You can see which items are available from Kadala starting at level 1 here on D3Planner.com – There you can see at what level it’s worth spending the shards while leveling.

Speed Level Solo Guide for Season 16 with Patch 2.6.4

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Level 1-4

  • Create a seasonal character
  • (Optional) Complete a challenge portal
  • Start a game in adventure mode on the master difficulty
  • Get the Templar’s weapon in the game
    • Also hire the companion right away
  • Press F1 or open your inventory with the companions on console and equip any companion. This is important because he collects gold for you
  • Now look for a boss bounty
    • Ideally the bounty from Zoltun Kull – Maghda or Azmodan are okay too
  • Level up on trash to level 2 or 3, defeat the boss, and collect the bounty

Level 4 – 70

  • First, adjust your difficulty. It is recommended to start with “Hard”
  • Here are various options: Use the Tristram Event or start right away with massacre bonuses
    • If you do the Tristram Event first, play through the complete levels and also try to farm massacre bonuses there
  • Farm massacre bonuses in the halls of agony level 3 – fields of misery are also doable but recommended at a higher level, about 20
    • We will embed a video about the massacre bonuses here in the post. You should consistently try to deal damage to enemies to keep the massacre going
    • The larger the massacre bonus is, the more experience points you get for it
  • At level 8, craft a 2H axe at the blacksmith for a damage boost
  • Craft a new weapon about every 5 levels
  • Between levels 10 and 15, visit vendors in town and get rings and an amulet
    • They should have “+ damage” affixes
  • At level 40, craft a weapon for level 70 at the blacksmith and lower the level requirement – if you have materials for it. This can be done at the mystic.
  • With the new weapon, you can then continue to farm massacre bonuses at least on torment 1
  • Until level 70, you will level up with the massacre bonuses

In the video from Bluddshed, you will see this leveling method illustrated.

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Speed Level Group Guide for Season 16 with Patch 2.6.4

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The group guide is not much different from the solo guide. The biggest change is that you primarily level up in Nephalem Rifts.

Level 1-7

  • Start a game on master
  • Grab the weapons of the companions
  • Split up the various tasks of the bounty in Act 1
  • Complete the bounty to receive plans for the Cain’s / Born’s set
  • At level 8, go to town and craft a 2H axe at the blacksmith

Level 8-70

  • As a group, now begins your fun in Nephalem Rifts
    • So here’s a time-saving tip: Just before the Rift boss appears, one player from the group should teleport back to town. He should close the portal as quickly as possible. In the time between 2 portals, you can craft better gear. A new weapon is worth it about every 5 levels
  • At level 40, you should go back to town and craft a weapon.
    • As in the solo guide, choose a level 70 weapon here
    • You can lower the level requirement by 30 levels at the blacksmith
    • The required breaths of death can be earned when you successfully complete the challenge rift
  • Then continue playing in Nephalem Rifts until you reach level 70

General Level Tips for Diablo 3 Season 16

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  • Use red gems for head armor pieces to gain more experience points
  • Keep an eye out for cursed chests – such events provide a lot of XP
  • Armor pieces with increased movement speed make leveling even faster
  • Especially in the early levels, it is important to get close to enemies just before leveling up. The explosion triggered at the level-up deals a lot of damage to enemies early on.
  • Save Bovine Bardiches and Puzzle Rings so that you can activate them at level 70 and higher torment levels.

All the information regarding Season 16 in Diablo 3 has been compiled here for you:

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So wants to involve you more in the development of Fallout 76

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Bethesda has released new plans for the future of Fallout 76 in a new “Inside the Vault”. These plans involve you as players significantly more in the development of the game. This is good, but it might also rub some the wrong way.

What happened? On January 17, Bethesda posted a new “Inside the Vault”. It states that several changes are on the horizon. Particularly active players will have more influence on what is to come. I think this is exactly the right approach.

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The future of Fallout 76 is yours

What can you decide? Bethesda has addressed several issues that will happen in the future with your collaboration. Specifically, the developers mention three things:

  • Taking action against cheaters and exploiters
  • Feedback on patches
  • Design of events

In the past, players have taken action against exploiters themselves and Bethesda has taken measures against those who have used forbidden means or spread things. Now, players are called to report cheating players and to report when they encounter exploits instead of taking advantage of them.

Additionally, you are encouraged to share in forums or on Reddit which events you particularly enjoy, how you play them, and which rewards intrigue you the most. Overall, the overview of events should be improved so that it is immediately clear how long it will take.

Furthermore, feedback on patches is important. In the last patch on January 10, over 150 bugs were fixed in Fallout 76 and 6 of those changes were particularly good. The feedback on these changes is intended to help improve the upcoming patches even further. The next update is expected at the end of January.

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Why this is good: The plan to incorporate player feedback more strongly is, in my opinion, a good and important step. This approach to developing Fallout 76 has been missing from Bethesda before the game’s release and it has bitterly backfired.

Fallout 76 was not released in a state that players wanted and was outright hated on Metacritic. Nevertheless, it remains an online game that continues to evolve. And only with player feedback can it be changed in a way that serves the community.

With the help of the players, Fallout 76 can now become what it wanted to be from the very beginning: a Fallout experience in multiplayer. Without player feedback and its implementation, a multiplayer experience could hardly be considered “good,” as that is a subjective opinion.

Asking you what you like and what can be improved is a big step towards a comeback for Fallout 76 in 2019.

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Why this is fodder for critics: However, the decision also has a downside. Already now, many critics are calling that Bethesda is offloading too much work onto the players and is not changing anything themselves.

The step to actively ask for feedback will only further fuel this criticism. It will even provide some trolls with a better basis to point fingers at Fallout 76 and laugh at the supposed incompetence of the developers.

One can only hope that this criticism gets drowned out by the positive feedback and is less heard. Because without feedback and the implementation of impressions, Fallout 76 is doomed to stand still.

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Other changes: Lastly, Bethesda talks about some specific changes that you can expect in the future. For one, “Double Shot” affixes for weapons will be nerfed. They will only receive a 25% damage bonus. Additionally, weapon mods will no longer automatically break upon repairs.

On the other hand, there will be changes to PvP. Previously, a type of PvP mode for Fallout 76 was promised. In this mode, the game should play just like before, only with removed PvP rules for more conflicts. More on this topic should come next week, around January 24.

What do you think of the decision?

Not only the community has feedback for Bethesda. The leading ESO developer also gives Fallout 76 advice:

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Fortnite promises to troll professionals a little less hard in the future

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, many fans fear major changes to the game right before important tournaments. Developer Epic wants to handle this better in the future and troll its pro gamers less with big updates.

What is the problem with Fortnite and the pros? In Fortnite, two fundamental opinions have clashed for a long time.

On one side are the pros, who make money with Fortnite and train hard for it. Especially in highly lucrative tournaments, a lot of time and effort goes into preparation. These professional players find it important to utilize their hard-earned skills profitably in the game.

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On the other side is developer Epic, which wants to create a lively, fun, and exciting game. Therefore, the developers constantly integrate new elements into the game and change it significantly at times. This is how turrets, planes, and extremely powerful super-swords made their way into the game.

These two opinions become a problem, especially when Epic releases an update with fundamental changes shortly before an important tournament.

Epic takes a step back and wants to take more consideration

For some time now, pros have been complaining that Epic is making things unnecessarily difficult for them. The now-removed super sword caused a lot of chaos in a tournament and caught many pros completely off guard.

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The pro gamers sharply criticized this. They demanded, “Epic, please stop throwing such heavy obstacles in our way! Please do not release such updates on the day of a major tournament!”

This is how Epic wants to improve in 2019: So far, Epic has not cared much about the complaints. They want a fun game, and changes are part of that.

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Now, however, the developers have released a statement regarding the status of the competitive game. They seem to want to better address the needs of the pros in the future.

They want to continue to have an exciting game with weekly changes that players constantly need to adapt to. However, they also want to take consideration and provide an appropriate timeframe before major tournaments, in which players can prepare for the new gameplay.

This timeframe should be at least a few days, possibly even a whole week. This is supposed to be the case already at the upcoming Australian Open, where only the core Battle Royale modes will be included. In the future, they want to better synchronize updates and tournaments without suspending weekly changes.

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Destiny 2: Many weapons will soon become stronger, but two will be nerfed

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At the end of January, Destiny 2 is set to receive a new update aimed at adjusting weapon balance. Bungie has now revealed which weapons will be buffed and which will be nerfed.

After Bungie recently provided insight into how they plan to revise the supers of the individual Guardian classes in January, the studio has now revealed how the sandbox will be adjusted in terms of weapons.

Sandbox Changes in January – What Will Change for Weapons in Destiny 2

In January, Update 2.1.4 will bring changes to entire weapon categories, as well as individual firearms. Bungie’s approach for these adjustments is as follows:

  • Underused weapon archetypes will be strengthened
  • Particularly strong weapons in PvP will be adjusted
  • Adjustments in PvP should not negatively impact the effectiveness of weapons in PvE
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With this philosophy, the following changes will be made to weapons on January 29:

These Weapons Will Be Buffed

These examples do not represent all upcoming changes. A complete list of all adjustments will be included in the corresponding patch notes for Update 2.1.4.

Auto rifles: The damage of the rapid-fire, adaptive archetypes, as well as auto rifles with high impact will be increased. Bungie did not specify by how much.

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Scout rifles: In PvE, the damage of scout rifles has been increased overall, as well as for lightweight and rapid-fire scout variants. The studio did not provide exact numbers here either.

However, the damage difference between this weapon category and other primary weapons was too large. Therefore, Bungie decided to reduce this difference. There were no details provided for PvP.

Sniper rifles: The rapid-fire archetype will receive a damage buff, making it possible to get kills with two body shots in the Crucible. Landing kills with sniper rifles will then be easier.

Fusion rifles: In the Crucible, it is difficult to accumulate ammo reserves for fusion rifles, as there is no Scavenger perk for these weapons. Therefore, this weapon category will soon receive more ammo. The minimum amount of ammo obtained from special ammo containers will be increased – in both PvP and PvE.

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Legend of Acrius: After the launch of Forsaken, this exotic shotgun failed to compete with the strong competition in the power slot. Therefore, at the end of January, its damage will be increased and its range slightly improved. This is intended to make the Legend of Acrius more appealing again.

These Weapons Will Be Nerfed

As of now, only 2 individual weapons are affected by the nerf. Entire weapon categories apparently will not be weakened.

Wave Splitter: Even though fusion rifles are generally getting buffed with the January patch, the Wave Splitter will also face a cut.

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With the ammo buff for fusion rifles, the Wave Splitter loses its only real weakness, so Bungie has decided to align it with the other two fusion rifles. Therefore, its damage will be reduced in the Crucible.

Telesto: Some time ago, Bungie announced they would take a closer look at Telesto. Now the popular exotic fusion rifle will be nerfed.

The damage in PvP will be reduced to match other fusion rifles with the same charge rate. The zoom of the scope has also been increased, aligning it with fusion rifles with long range. Bungie expects that the weapon will remain effective after these changes, just not as generous as before.

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What do you think of the currently known changes? Has Bungie turned the right screws, or would you have preferred different adjustments?

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Raffle for the reveal of the ESO expansion “Season of the Dragon”

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To celebrate the release of the new expansion “Dragon Season” of The Elder Scrolls Online on our stream at MAX, we are giving away cool fan packages with ESO merchandise. 

What’s new in ESO? ESO is currently exciting. For weeks, rumors and leaks about the new expansion “Dragon Season” of the MMORPG have been circulating. In a reveal stream on our Twitch channel MAX, our author Jürgen will talk about it with the developers.

Today, January 15th, at 10:00 PM, it starts. Come by. There’s a lot to see, nice guests, and more giveaways!

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What can you win? In this article we are giving away two stylish Collector’s Editions and other ESO merchandise. There are also packages with 3 Premium Editions each for PS4 and PC, which you can also win.

If you’ve always wanted to try ESO, here’s your chance! Especially the Premium Edition is perfect for getting started in the MMORPG. The gift packages look like this:

 Prize 1:

  • ESO Summerset Collector’s Edition
  • Gryphon plush toy (see title image)
  • Morrowind T-shirt
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Prize 2:

  • ESO Morrowind Collector’s Edition
  • ESO Artbook (English)
  • Morrowind T-shirt

Prize 3:

  • ESO Premium Edition
  • T-shirt
  • Choice of Artbook or Gryphon plush toy (see title image)
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How can I participate? The giveaway starts tonight at 10:00 PM, along with the ESO stream on our channel MAX.

To participate in the giveaway, you must answer the following question: “Why does Jürgen have such a close relationship with the Khajiit from ESO?” The answer will be revealed in the stream! The winners will be notified by email after the giveaway ends. There can be a total of eight winners.

The giveaway ends on January 18, 2019. Legal recourse is excluded. Good luck!

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The new Anthem trailer is by far the best yet

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The latest trailer for Anthem is receiving a lot of positive feedback. No wonder, it is by far the best so far.

A new gameplay trailer has been released for Anthem. This is particularly suitable for those who have not yet been convinced by BioWare’s shooter – as it is likely the best trailer to date. At least that is the opinion of fans on Reddit, which is also shared in our editorial team.

What to expect: Although the trailer is only “Part 1” of a series, it is packed with information. Three main topics are covered:

  • Story
  • Progression
  • Customization options
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The search for the “Anthem of Creation”: The story is only lightly sketched but piques curiosity and reveals why the game is actually called “Anthem”. The various factions in the game are trying to gain control of the “Anthem of Creation” – a mechanism with which one would hold the power over creation and destruction. It is understandable that one would not want this power in the hands of the wrong people while sharing a planet.

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Classic progression with a lot of freedom: In its progression system, Anthem does not make any big experiments but also relies on a gear score. This is basically the added value of the equipment and a good indicator of how strong one’s Javelin is and which content one might tackle next. The gear score increases with better equipment, which in turn makes particularly tough content easier, attracting greater rewards.

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The loot system in Anthem is strongly inspired by Diablo.

Anthem Javelin Gear Score

Closely intertwined with progression is also the customization system in Anthem, as it naturally goes hand in hand. For example, if one finds a particularly cool support equipment, one can potentially set up a new type of shield and adjust one’s play style accordingly. Thus, the Javelins of different players will also play slightly differently, and players will experience different abilities.

Cortyn says: To be honest, most of the videos and impressions of Anthem have left me rather cold so far. But after this trailer, I feel the urge to jump into a Javelin and let my weapons do the talking. It looks like February might not be as boring as I feared…

What do you think of this trailer? Are you also looking forward to BioWare’s co-op shooter? Or is what has been shown not reaching you at all?

If you have become as curious as I am, take a look at our big info hub about Anthem:

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Stay informed: If you don’t want to miss any news about Anthem, be sure to like our Anthem Facebook page.

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Torchlight Frontiers: That’s why alpha testers had no fun leveling up

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The new MMO Torchlight Frontiers has completed its second alpha test. The system for improving your hero in the game had to be adjusted based on tester feedback.

Players demanded a system that is more traditional than what was initially planned.

Players did not enjoy leveling up

What happened? During the second alpha of Torchlight Frontiers, testers complained about the system for leveling up their heroes in the game. A horizontal system was planned in which you would decide whether to invest your gained skill points into your gear or in new skills.

However, most testers did not like this. There was a lack of loot hunting. They constantly had to return to the fort to level up items, or decide whether to invest points in equipment or skills. Therefore, they wished for a more traditional progression system.

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With the initially planned system, it was also possible to collect skill points on one front and use them for skills and equipment of another front. However, this was not how it was supposed to work.

A new system was needed

What does the system look like now? You now see an EXP bar that fills up depending on the front you are in. When you level up, you can use equipment of the corresponding front level.

You no longer have to decide whether to put skill points into your equipment or skills, as the equipment now depends on your front level.

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To the front!

What are the fronts? Torchlight Frontiers differs somewhat from many other MMOs due to the fronts.

  • Fronts are areas that you visit gradually
  • At the fronts, you will always encounter different enemies that require different game mechanics to defeat
  • For example, at the Goblin front, you need equipment with resistance to fire and physical damage. At the Hyvid front, you need items that protect you against poison damage
  • You level up your hero per front. This means you essentially have to improve for each front
  • It is necessary to equip and prepare yourself for each front

Why was the system changed? The developers state that player feedback is important. After all, they want players to have fun with Torchlight Frontiers for a long time. If other systems and features also do not resonate well, they will be adjusted as well.

The action RPG Torchlight Frontiers is set to release at the end of the year.

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Whoever carries “forbidden items” in Fallout 76 will be banned

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After some players infiltrated a secret room in Fallout 76, the first penalties are now raining down. Apparently, it was not desired to be there, as Bethesda has temporarily suspended accounts with illegal items.

This is what happened: Players who possess items in Fallout 76 that should not be in the game received temporary account penalties. Specifically, these are items from the secret developer room.

It seems that even accounts of players who never entered the room can be affected. So in the future, you should pay close attention to which items you pick up from the ground.

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The secret developer room is forbidden

Why were the players banned? The corresponding items should not be accessible to players. Therefore, the accounts were temporarily suspended, and it seems that Bethesda wants to remove the items from circulation.

The first players who entered the room initially had no problems. Shortly after the event, however, players reported receiving automatic bans ranging from 6 to 24 hours. Bethesda has previously been quick with bans, such as when a group of players dedicated themselves to hunting homosexuals.

However, they were still able to give other players the items from the developer room. Some of the corresponding items were apparently even duplicated by exploiting a bug that was removed shortly thereafter with the patch from January 10.

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Especially affected are plans for various mods, some weapons, and cosmetic items. The accounts on which corresponding items were found have now been temporarily deactivated. Since innocent players may also be affected by the duplication, they should contact Bethesda support if they are affected.

This was the situation: The reason is that the players in question have items from a secret developer room in their inventory. This room was recently discovered by some players.

The developer room contains all items in the game and even a human NPC. The NPC Wooby is the only living person in Fallout 76 who is not controlled by players. Although the room was moved a bit, some players apparently were still able to enter.

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According to eurogamer, it was only possible for PC players to enter the room. They had to use third-party software, presumably hacking. However, now players who did not enter the room themselves are also affected.

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Could this happen to me? This is unlikely. Since the corresponding accounts are currently deactivated, no one should be able to give you stolen items anymore. Whether the currently existing items can be deleted remains to be seen.

Additionally, interaction with the storage boxes in the developer room has been removed. Although the room can still be entered under certain circumstances, players can no longer take items from it.

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This is what the community thought: Shortly after the report, rumors circulated that the developer room was just a fake created by trolls with mods for Fallout 4. However, these actions against the corresponding accounts now indicate that the room really exists and that players were able to gain access.

If you want to go exploring in Fallout 76, there are plenty of allowed and interesting places to see:

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Diablo 3 – Season 16: Launch with Patch 2.6.4 in a few hours, all information

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The start of Season 16 in Diablo 3 takes place along with Patch 2.6.4. We show you the most important information you need to know about Season 16 and the update.

What is it about? In Blizzard’s action RPG, the 16th season starts today, January 18. Then the gates will open again for many players who want to start a fresh seasonal character and begin from scratch.

At the same time, Blizzard has prepared Patch 2.6.4 for Diablo 3. This will change quite a bit regarding class balance.

Season 16 in Diablo 3 – Start, Seasonal Journey, Theme

When does Season 16 start and end?

  • Start of Season 16 on PC: January 18, 2019, at 5:00 PM German time
  • Start for Xbox One, PS4, and Switch: January 19 at 2:00 AM German time
  • End of Season 16: The 16th season is expected to end on Sunday, March 17, at 5:00 PM German time
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What bonuses are there?

  • Season theme: The 16th season runs under the theme of the Ring of Royal Grandeur
    • Everyone receives its property simply by having it without equipping the ring
  • The Seasonal Journey: You can earn 4 additional stash tabs for the season. If you have not yet unlocked 4 stash tabs, you can unlock one more by completing all of these tasks:
    • Complete a Nephalem Rift on Torment 13 (Level 70) within 5 minutes
    • Upgrade 3 legendary gems to level 55
    • Complete 2 achievements in the season
    • Kill Azmodan on Torment 13 (Level 70) in less than 30 seconds
    • Kill Greed on Torment 13
    • Reach a Greater Nephalem Rift level 60 (Solo)
    • Use Kanai’s Cube to upgrade an ancient legendary item with a gem level 50+
    • Use Kanai’s Cube to convert a legendary item
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Quickly to level 70: We have put together a few tips and helpers for speed leveling. So you can quickly reach the maximum level and get started in the Greater Nephalem Rifts.

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Haedrig’s Gift

What is Haedrig’s Gift? When you reach stages 2, 3 and 4 of the Seasonal Journey, you will receive one of Haedrig’s Gifts. Each of these gifts contains parts for one of your class sets.

How does the gift work? The gift contains a piece of the set for the class with which you open the gift. If you want a complete set, you should open all gifts with the same character.

Which sets are there for which class? The contents of Haedrig’s Gift change with each season. In Season 16, the distribution is as follows:

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Do you already know which class you will play in Season 16? We show you the best classes and their builds in a tier list. Then you can see how well your favorite build performs and which class you can start with:

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Cosmetic Rewards

In this season you can deck yourself out with new gear visually. The theme this time is the Call of the Adventurer.

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Season 16 also adjusts the way archaic items are highlighted.

Patch Notes 2.6.4 – What changes for the classes?

These updated changes are provided by Blizzard for Patch 2.6.4. This will also be the basis for Season 16.

Barbarian

Diablo 3 Barbar Title
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Crusader

Diablo 3 Crusader
  • Thorns of the Invoker
    • 2-piece bonus increased from 140% to 350%
    • 6-piece bonus increased from 5,400% to 15,000%
  • Roland’s Legacy
    • 4-piece bonus increased from 3,300% to 13,000%
    • 6-piece bonus increased attack speed from 50% to 75%
  • Heart of the Light
    • 6-piece bonus now increases Blessed Hammer damage by 12,000% instead of 2,000%

Demon Hunter

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Monk

Diablo 3 Monk
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  • Uliana’s Guile
    • 6-piece bonus increased from 2,100% to 9,000%
  • Inna’s Mantra
    • 6-piece bonus increased from 150% to 750%
  • Monkey King’s Garb
    • 6-piece bonus increased from 1,000% to 1,500%
  • Monk’s Raiment of Thousand Storms
    • 2-piece bonus increased from 100% to 400%
    • 6-piece bonus increases the damage of Tempest Rush by 60,000% – Previously 13,000%
    • 6-piece bonus increases the damage of Spirit Generators by 6,000% – Previously 1,300%

Necromancer

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Witch Doctor

Diablo 3 Witchdoctor
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Wizard

Diablo 3 Wizard
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Are you still unsure whether the new season is even for you:

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Therefore, Atlas resorted to the last means, reset the servers

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

In the pirate MMO Atlas, problems have been recurring since its launch in Early Access. While most issues are due to bugs or cheaters, there has now been a special incident. Apparently, unauthorized access to an admin account of the game was gained.

What happened? Yesterday, Lead Community Manager Jatheish announced that there would be a rollback of the PvP servers in North America.

The reason for this is the takeover of an admin account on Steam.

This account was, however, not compromised through a hack, a third-party program, or an exploit.

Atlas Building on the Ship

How large was the rollback? The rollback affected a period of nearly five and a half hours. From the perspective of American players, the rollback was implemented late in the morning.

Any progress made by players on Thursday morning was lost.

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How are players reacting? The reactions of players to the announced server rollback were very mixed. Some showed understanding, while others reacted with mockery.

There was particularly ridicule for the takeover of the admin account. If there was no hack or exploit, then the password must have been very simple from the players’ perspective. “RIP Security Team,” wrote the player Port, for example.

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Other players are of course complaining that they have lost progress in Atlas themselves.

However, there are also players demanding a much larger rollback. Currently, it seems that cheaters are on the rise and ruining the game for many players.

Over a week ago, the developers promised that an anti-cheat tool is being worked on. If one follows the current threads on Reddit, then it seems that Atlas desperately needs this tool.

We will show you how to get your first own ship in Atlas:

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ArcheAge sells particularly fast mount, nerfs speed afterwards

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Players of the MMORPG ArcheAge had previously complained about expensive mounts being “nerfed”. The developers referred to this as “normalized”. And now, even under the new owner gamigo, the old game starts all over again.

What happened? With the recently released update 5.1 for version “Relics of Hiram”, there was another normalization of the mounts. Players feel deceived and express their frustration.

ArcheAge Celestar Mount

What is “normalization”? Basically, it is just a nerf. Mounts that were offered with a certain movement speed suddenly run slower and are thus adjusted to the regular “normal” speed.

What is the problem? The mounts are offered in lockboxes for a specific amount and customers purchase these mounts in good faith, believing that their stats are correct and will remain so. Speed plays a major role.

Many ArcheAge players spend a lot of money to use a particularly fast mount.

However, seeing the speed of the mount nerfed without prior notice angers the players. They feel as though they have fallen for a bait-and-switch.

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The situation repeats itself

This is why players feel even more deceived: Such a “normalization” has occurred before.

In 2017, the mount “Stormwraith” was nerfed in the same manner. Many had hoped that this practice would not continue under the new ArcheAge operator gamigo. But now, exactly the same thing has happened again.

Once again, there was a “normalization” of previously expensive, fast mounts. And again, there was no prior warning. The mounts like Lunaris and Celestar, which are now affected, were offered for weeks.

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What do players hope for now? In 2017, buyers of Stormwraith received compensation because Trion Worlds did not want to leave it at that they made a bait-and-switch offer. Whether this will also be the case now is still uncertain. Players hope for compensation, but gamigo has not yet commented.

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Pokemon GO: How to Get the Most out of the Barschwa Event

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 4 minutes

On Saturday, January 19, the event starts with Barboach in Pokémon GO. We will provide you with information about the start time, the Shinies, and the quests so that you can make the most of the event.

What are the Limited Researches? This event series takes place for the first time this month. It can be compared to the Community Day, as it also lasts for 3 hours. During this time, you will find special field researches at PokéStops that will reward you with the event Pokémon. You also have the chance to encounter a new Shiny, unlocked through the researches.

This time, everything revolves around the Water Pokémon Barboach. We will give you all the information about the event and share tips on how to proceed effectively.

Limited Researches in January – GMT+0: Exact Times and Bonuses

  • What: The limited researches in January 2019
  • When: On Saturday, January 19, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM German time (GMT+1)
  • Pokémon of the Day: Barboach
  • Bonus: You have the chance to encounter a Shiny Barboach
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This is behind GMT+0: Like the Community Day, the Barboach event also starts at 11 AM. However, the in-game notification states 10 AM. This is valid for the GMT+0 timezone. We are in the GMT+1 timezone and therefore add an hour.

Shiny Barboach and Milotic

What Niantic confirmed: In the announcement, Niantic also mentioned the Shiny version of Barboach. You can obtain it just like the regular one from the field researches.

Shiny Barboach

How to catch Shiny Barboach? It is still uncertain whether the Shiny distribution works the same way as during the Community Day with Squirtle. There were also Shiny Squirtles from the field researches. These were the same for every player. So, one PokéStop that gave a Shiny to one player would also provide a Shiny for every player.

Some trainers now speculate that it will work the same for Barboach. However, this is not confirmed but just a theory. It is possible that each Shiny may be different for all players. This will only be revealed at the start of the event. We will update the article for you then.

Which quests should I complete on that day?

A dataminer says: The well-known dataminer Chrales has already found field researches intended for the event in the code. There are a total of four:

Pokémon GO Celebi Title Quests
  • Barboach Research: Earn a candy while walking with your buddy
  • Barboach Research: Hatch 1 egg
  • Barboach Research: Land X great throws
  • Barboach Research: Land X good throws

WP for a Barboach from the quest – 100% IV

This WP must your Barboach have: Barboach obtained from quests typically have a good WP value. The chances for 100% IV Barboach are also high. Your Barboach can have a maximum of 117 WP from the quest. A Barboach with these combat points can then have 98% or 100% IV.

This list shows the WP of all Barboach over 80%:

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These tips will help you for the event

  • Remember: you receive only one field research per PokéStop per day. If you already know which PokéStops you will be playing at during the event, you should not retrieve or complete quests there prior to Saturday. Spin the PokéStops only after the event starts to receive the Barboach quests.
  • Choose an area that has numerous PokéStops. The more PokéStops you have, the more chances there are for Barboach.
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  • Collect balls! The quests with the good and great throws can only be completed with enough balls.
  • Save quest rewards before the event. You can then catch them during the event and complete the throw field researches.
  • Stock up on 2-km eggs. You can use these gradually for the research “Hatch 1 egg”.
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  • Change your buddy to a Pokémon that needs only 1 kilometer for a candy. For example, Pidgey or Magikarp. This way, you can quickly complete the buddy quest.

Besides the limited researches around Barboach, the Hoenn event is also running:

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Black Ops 4: Is Blackout still Battle Royale with “Down but not out”?

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 experiments with Respawns in a team mode of Battle Royale in Blackout. Here’s how “Down but not out” works. The mode will first be available on PS4, and later for PC and Xbox One.

What happened? Black Ops 4 has introduced a limited-time team playlist in the Battle Royale mode Blackout where revivals are possible in the so-called “Down but not out” mode.

This breaks with the Battle Royale tradition, which is characterized by having only one life.

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Note that “Down but not out” can currently only be played on PS4. Xbox One and PC should follow next week.

What defines the “Down but not out” mode? This additional playlist is now available for Blackout, limited-time until the end of the month and can only be played within the “Quads” team format. Teams of 4 players compete against each other. It is essentially a modified version of Quads.

In this playlist, players can be revived for the first time in the history of Blackout, even if they were completely dead. However, there is a twist.

If a team member survives until the next collapse, that is, until the play area shrinks again, all fallen teammates are revived. This is not an active revival that can be performed by players on dead teammates. One must survive until the next collapse.

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The revived players will re-enter with the Strife pistol and 5 bandages. The gear at the time of death will not be carried over.

What does this mean for players? This mechanic has a huge impact on the course of Blackout matches. One living player at the collapse is enough to bring back an entire team. Instead of the almost certain death, spectacular comebacks are now possible. The match is really only decided at the end.

Moreover, this mechanic encourages a more aggressive playstyle, leading to a hectic and exciting finale with more players in the ever-shrinking circle. Nearly 50 players at the end of a match have been quite common.

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Beginners also get more opportunities to acclimate and find their footing in Blackout. Especially for those who are currently testing the Blackout mode for free in the Free Trial, this is a great opportunity to familiarize themselves with the team format and the Blackout mode itself.

What do I do if I don’t want to play this mode? Anyone who enjoys playing Quads but does not want to play “Down but not out” has no reason to worry. The regular Quads format is still available in Blackout – parallel to the new mode. Your gaming experience will not be limited by this.

Is Blackout with “Down but not out” still Battle Royale? This is currently being debated by many fans. One of the pillars of Battle Royale is that you only have one life during a match.

In the new mode, however, numerous players can be revived – sometimes multiple times. This is fundamentally a break with a principle that actually defines Battle Royale.

However, Black Ops 4 is trying something fresh with the new mode, but it hasn’t reinvented the wheel. There have already been limited-time modes in Fortnite where revivals were possible – for example in Team Rumble or Disco Domination. There are indeed other representatives of the genre that have played with this mechanic before.

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Overwatch: “Lunar New Year” is starting soon, bringing some new skins

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Overwatch is getting a load of new skins and celebrating the “Lunar New Year” in 2019 as well. There will be some new skins.

Recurring events are a fixed part of Overwatch and in 2019, the “usual program” will be followed. That’s why the event “Lunar New Year” oriented around the Chinese New Year will start in just a few days, attracting players with fresh rewards. Overwatch has now announced via Twitter that the Chinese New Year event “Lunar New Year” will return on January 24.

The Year of the Pig: This year is all about the pig. Since the “Year of the Pig” seems perfect for a new skin for Roadhog, fans are eagerly awaiting news from the hefty character with the hook.

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In the coming days, Blizzard plans to present a new skin daily before the event starts. This should ensure that we will get at least 6-7 new skins and likely also some new emotes, spray logos, and other cosmetics during the event.

Whether there will be a new game mode again or if they will simply repeat the game modes from previous years, such as “Capture the Flag,” is still unknown.

You have this long: As usual, the event lasts about 3 weeks. From January 24 to February 18, you have time to earn the special loot boxes and stock up on the new skins and other rewards. Only these event loot boxes have a chance to contain the items related to the event.

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If you don’t have McCree’s skin yet, you will get a new chance!

Currently, an event is already taking place in Overwatch, the “Bastet Challenge” – you only have a few days left to secure this skin!

Are you already excited for the “Lunar Festival” event in Overwatch?

How to stay informed: If you don’t want to miss any news or articles about Overwatch, you should leave a like on our Overwatch Facebook page!

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Why have you stopped playing World of Warcraft?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Many players have either paused or completely stopped playing World of Warcraft. We want to know from you: What is the reason for that? Why did you stop playing WoW?

If you look at the official forums or the corresponding subreddit for World of Warcraft, you will find a lot of criticism about the game. A large part of the player base that expresses its opinion is dissatisfied with the current state of World of Warcraft.

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For some players, the frustration is so great that they have canceled their subscription and turned their backs on Azeroth.

Depending on whom you ask, you will get different reasons for taking a break.

  • Some find that there is too little content to engage with.
  • Others complain about the Azerite system or the grinding of artifact power associated with it.
  • Other players do not like the development of the story
  • or they are unhappy with the RNG factor in loot distribution and its RNG components.
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While there are many reasons that can lead players to quit, it is not entirely clear which reason was the decisive one. Therefore, we are conducting a small survey here.

We want to know from you: Why did you stop playing World of Warcraft? What was the decisive reason that you are currently no longer wandering around in Azeroth?

Since we want to find out the main reason, please keep in mind that you only have one vote. If your specific reason is not listed in the survey, please choose the option “other reason” and feel free to elaborate in the comments.

If you cannot see the survey, it may be due to your ad blocker. It would be nice to disable it on our site. You can also access the survey through this link.

 

Stay informed: If you do not want to miss any news about World of Warcraft, please leave a Like on our WoW Facebook page.

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Diablo 3: Find the best classes and builds for Season 16

Robert Albrecht Robert Albrecht Reading time 7 minutes

Season 16 in Diablo 3 has begun. A lot has changed compared to the last season. In our overview in English, you can see the best classes and builds in a tier list.

What does a new season mean in Diablo 3? With each season start, your season characters from the previous season are converted into normal characters. This means you have to start from scratch again, which entails

  • You have to level up your heroes again – all start at 0
  • You have to rebuild your Paragon level

At the same time, you have the opportunity to start a completely new season journey, where you can earn complete sets and cosmetic items again. We will show you how to reach level 70 quickly here:

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What’s new in Season 16: In addition to the new rewards of the season journey, a visit to Diablo 3 is worthwhile because Blizzard has shaken up the meta considerably with a balance patch. In fact, Blizzard has managed to make almost all classes equally strong.

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Thus, solo players now have almost unlimited character choices for tackling Greater Rifts at higher levels. In this guide, find out with which setups and equipment you can make it to the top of the season leaderboards.

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Where does the tier list presented here come from? Content creator and Diablo 3 expert Rhykker has long been regarded as an authority on Blizzard’s hack’n slash. His tier lists are the result of data analysis from the leaderboards and the test servers, where the “new world” can already be played.

The “tiers” are gradations of the best available classes and their setups. A combination that makes it into tier “S” is regarded as one of the best in the game, with the potential to reach the highest levels of Greater Rifts.

Builds that only reach tier “F” also achieve high Nephalem portal levels, but these are about 18 below those builds from tier “S”.

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Important: Whether a build is in tier S or F, all presented builds can easily complete Greater Rifts beyond the magical threshold of 70, allowing you to farm ancient items that provide the greatest bonuses.

On this page and the following ones, we will present to you the three best builds for each class in Season 16. By clicking on the build name, you will reach the overview of the required equipment and skills.

If you want to try more combinations, there is a complete overview of the studied builds at the end of the article.

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The 3 best builds of the Witch Doctor in Season 16

The Witch Doctor was long considered one of the worst classes in Diablo 3. With Season 3, everything has changed. Thanks to the balance patch, the best build of the Witch Doctor has climbed to 3rd place among the best builds overall.

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  1. Jade Witch Doctor (Tier S) – The Jade Witch Doctor was in tier C in the last season. With Season 16, this build has reached the podium and is now regarded as one of the best builds in Diablo 3.
  2. Arachyr Fire Bat (Tier B) – Compared to the last season, this setup has not made a significant leap and is considered the second-best setup of the Witch Doctor, but falls significantly behind number 1.
  3. LoN Spirit Barrage (Tier B) – This build focuses on the Legacy of Nightmare, purely the set bonus of just two rings. The rest of the equipment consists only of legendary items.

On the next page, you will find everything about the three best builds of the Demon Hunter.

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Destiny 2: Finally it’s clear what Luke Smith does at Bungie

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Since the release of Destiny 2 the former game director of the game, Luke Smith, has completely withdrawn. Many are wondering if he still plays a role at Bungie and if so, what? Now there is clarity.

This is what is currently known about Luke Smith’s whereabouts: Many will remember Luke Smith from Destiny 1 and the early days of Destiny 2. But what is the former Destiny 2 lead doing now?

There is little official information. Some fans have speculated that Smith may have taken the blame for the poor development of Destiny 2 – as a kind of scapegoat. Others suspect that Smith is already working on Destiny 3.

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Bungie itself revealed in an interview with MeinMMO at the end of August 2018 that Smith is still part of the studio and holds a leadership role there.

This is what Smith is doing now: It is now clear what role he takes at Bungie. After the split from Activision, Smith addressed fans in the current “This Week at Bungie” blog and talked about the future of Destiny – as Destiny Franchise Director. This makes him apparently the main person responsible for the future of Destiny and sets the direction for the games.

This is likely to please many players. Smith was not only responsible for the much-criticized Destiny 2, but was also a key figure in the Destiny 1 expansion “The Taken King” and the raid “Vault of Glass”. The expansion and raid were particularly well received by fans and were celebrated by many as the highlights of Destiny.

This is what Smith says about the immediate future of Destiny 2: Initially, the franchise director thanked Activision as well as the two studios Vicarious Visions and High Moon Studios for their years of collaboration. Afterwards, Smith spoke about the future of Destiny  2.

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In the short term, Bungie is still working on the content that has already been announced as part of the Annual Pass. They have learned a lot from the “Black Armory” and want to use this knowledge for future content releases.

They especially want to ensure that new content is accessible to as many players as possible. For example, the level requirements for the first forges were too high, which meant not all players could dive into the new content.

They now want to find a middle ground where many players can enjoy fresh content, and particularly ambitious Guardians can strive for a goal. Additionally, they are looking at further improvements for catch-up mechanics that players could use in upcoming seasons.

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This is what Luke Smith says about Destiny 2 in the long term: Bungie and Destiny are meant to be together and that bond remains. They have created this universe and will now hold its future in their own hands.

A large part of the team is working on creating new player experiences, designing new enemies, or finding ways for players to continuously develop their Guardians.

They are also dealing with their newly acquired independence and its consequences. After all, they will soon be completely on their own, needing to publish games independently and determining the future of the games themselves.

In conclusion, Smith looks ahead and sees a bright future for Destiny rooted in an unforgettable past. Not everything has been lost in the dark corners of time, says the franchise director.

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The Elder Scrolls Online: What is in the new ESO expansion Elsweyr

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

The new addon for The Elder Scrolls Online will be the most extensive project in ESO so far. Find out here what awaits you in Elsweyr and the Season of the Dragon.

Since the big reveal stream of ESO, the cat is out of the bag. In 2019, we are heading to Elsweyr with the Khajiit. There will also be a new class, new features, and dragons!

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The new concept of ESO 2019

Everything will be different in ESO in 2019: So far, the major chapter addons like Morrowind and Summerset were standalone addons that were self-contained. Additional DLCs released in the respective years had completely different themes.

This is different in 2019. The “Season of the Dragon” will set a theme for the entire year, and with each new release, the storyline will continue. The highlight here is the new chapter addon Elsweyr.

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What’s in Elsweyr

The major features of the new addon Elsweyr are:

  • Dragons: For the first time, you will encounter (living) dragons in ESO and be able to fight them. The great dragon “Kaalgrontiid” and his kin fly over Elsweyr and threaten the ancient homeland of the Khajiit. The dragons will, among other things, appear as world events in the game world and cause chaos. You will need a good team of heroes to slay them. And yes, the dragons fit into ESO’s lore.
  • Elsweyr: For the first time in an Elder Scrolls game, you can visit the homeland of the Khajiit. There you can expect an area the size of Summerset and over 30 hours of quests and content. Additionally, there will be a 12-man raid called “Sunspire.” The new chapter will aptly be named Elsweyr.
  • Necromancer: For the first time since Morrowind, there will be a new class again. The necromancer will primarily operate through summoned undead and has long been requested by many fans.
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What’s special about Elsweyr: A major highlight of the new region is also the lore and the backgrounds of its inhabitants. The Khajiit are not just upright walking cats.

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They have a rich culture and appear in over 17 different varieties, some of which you will see for the first time in an Elder Scrolls game. Among them are the Alfiq-Khajiit, who resemble house cats.

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When does Elsweyr come out? On June 4th, the new addon will be released for PC/Mac, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. The PC/Mac version offers early access for pre-orders starting May 20th. Existing players will receive an exclusive mount with the pre-order.

Newcomers will receive the base game for free upon pre-ordering. There is also a digital version that includes all previous DLCs and chapters.

ESO Elsweyr Environment

How much playtime will Elsweyr offer? According to the developers, the new area will be about the size of Summerset and will provide over 30 hours of quests and story.

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What else is coming? In February 2019, the first dungeon DLC for the new story called “Wrathstone” was released. In the third quarter, another dungeon DLC will be released, and at the end of the year, the story of the Season of the Dragon will be concluded with a story DLC.

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Can newcomers also join? As usual, the Elsweyr addon is standalone. So you can also jump in directly as a newcomer and get started.

More info about Elsweyr and other content can be found in the interview with Creative Director Rich Lambert.

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Watch the trailer to see how Dark Zones and PvP work in The Division 2

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

In the new trailer, Ubisoft showcased how the Dark Zones and PvP are structured in The Division 2. You can find all the info here in the overview.

Leak confirmed: As was already leaked after the alpha, there are three Dark Zones in The Division 2. In addition, there are further pure PvP modes summarized under the term “Conflict”.

The Dark Zones are located in different parts of Washington D.C. Not all operate under the same rules. For Conflict, two modes have already been confirmed for launch.

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Dark Zones – how they work in The Division 2

How did the Dark Zones come about? In total, there will be three different Dark Zones in The Division 2. In the predecessor, the Dark Zone was a particularly contaminated area where many corpses infected by the virus were housed.

However, the Dark Zones in Washington D.C. have an even more tragic cause.

DZ 62: In D.C., an attempt was made to distribute a cure for the green toxin. It has catastrophically failed. The remnants of this failed remedy were stored in the Dark Zones. Now the entire area is also infested with this harmful substance, a kind of yellow powder that has already been partially visible in screenshots. DZ 62 has proven to be almost as deadly as the green toxin.

What remains the same: The Dark Zones will still offer a mix of PvE and PvP. Again, players will be well rewarded with gear here. Players can once again go rogue and hunt for the loot of other Division agents.

Supply drops are also back.

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This is new: 

  • In total, there are 3 Dark Zones (West, South, East)
  • Instead of 24, there are now 12 players per instance
  • Gear will be normalized, all values of your gear will be set to maximum and adjusted to other players
  • Not all items are contaminated, so some can be picked up directly

Special Dark Zone without rules: There is an “occupied Dark Zone” where rules like “No friendly fire” or normalization do not apply. Thus, players can experience the most original version of the Dark Zone there. This state may change frequently among the Dark Zones. Two out of three should always be in the “normal” state.

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Going Rogue in The Division 2

This is how the Rogue system works: The Rogue system appears unchanged at first glance. You level up with each kill until you activate the manhunt. Then it’s about surviving and fleeing to one of three different terminals to deactivate this status. If you succeed, a reward awaits you.

The innovations for rogues: Rogue agents can now crack locks on Dark Zone chests and hack new SHD terminals to receive rewards.

In total, there are now three variants for an agent’s status in the Dark Zone:

  • Rogue
  • Disavowed Rogue
  • Highest Priority Target

How exactly the differences are will likely be revealed later. Going rogue now apparently means more than just being rogue.

This is how new players are protected: The safehouse camping that was often exploited in The Division 1 is likely a thing of the past. Turrets now guard the exits of the Dark Zone and attack any rogue agents and enemy NPCs.

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Conflict – These are the PvP modes at launch

This is how PvP works in The Division 2: Under the name “Conflict,” there will be two different PvP modes at launch in The Division 2.

  • Skirmish – A classic team deathmatch mode
  • Domination – Two teams fight for 3 zones that must be captured

All these modes operate on the same principle: 4 against 4 on three different maps. Each mode has a uniquely tailored map. In a live stream, a Division developer confirmed that more maps and modes will follow after release. More information is expected in the coming days.

This is the complete trailer from Ubisoft.

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