In Fortnite: Battle Royale there is an emote that you can keep running for 10 hours. A player has now done that and received a lot of donations.
What did the streamer do? The streamer Luke TheNotable took on a special challenge in his stream. He wanted to perform the famous emote “Infinite Dab” until the end.
The emote shows the popular “Dab gesture”, a movement in which one brings the face toward the elbow while extending the other arm diagonally away.
Since Update 7.10 you can perform the Dab continuously for 10 hours in the lobby. Luke TheNotable has now done that.
Continuous Dab Causes Damage and Muscle Soreness
This is how the continuous Dab went: During his 10-hour stream, Luke TheNotable also dabbed as much as he could and provided entertainment. There was no gameplay; he just stood in the lobby and dabbed with his character.
Those who wanted could invite themselves into his group to dab along or show other emotes. However, there were sometimes glitches that briefly interrupted the Dab. Overall, Luke managed about 7,200 dabs per hour, leading to a total of approximately 72,000 dabs.
That’s why the action was worth it for Luke: Since the action was so wonderfully silly and funny, many of Luke’s fans were generous. Thus, various donations totaling around 2,000 USD were collected for the streamer. The largest donation was 225 dollars. A total of over 300 people donated.
This is what Luke did with his money: Luke TheNotable did not keep the 2,000 dollars. Instead, he donated his Dab money to other streamers. He sought out various streamers and showered them with money.
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These are the consequences of the Dab marathon: However, Luke advises against anyone imitating the action. Because the muscle soreness in his back and neck was excruciating the next day. And then his headset broke during the dabbing.
In an update, PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) changed the volume of footsteps. Enemies can now hear you from a greater distance. We will show you how to remain quiet.
What happened? A YouTuber closely examined the sound of footsteps in PUBG. He notes that your enemies can hear you from much greater distances than before. However, there are certain types of movement that are significantly quieter. You should adhere to these if you want to avoid detection.
How far your footsteps can be heard in PUBG
What it’s about: The community was concerned about what was wrong with the footstep sounds. They seemed especially loud in certain situations. In other situations, you can’t hear the enemy at all, even though you can see him.
YouTuber WackyJacky101 has looked into this and tested it. He confirms: If you run upright, you can now be heard from a much greater distance. The changes are said to have been activated after the launch of the Vikendi map.
Are you changing your tactics now? Or do you play like this guy here and wait in the bathtub for victory?
If his results are correct, you can be heard almost 60 meters away while sprinting standing up. That used to be about 20 meters less.
How was it tested? WackyJacky ran in various movement modes that PUBG offers over the same terrain. He listened carefully to how far the footsteps could be heard. One player stood still while a second player ran away from him.
The tests were conducted while sprinting upright, sprinting crouched, running upright, running crouched, walking upright, walking crouched, and finally lying down and crawling.
The YouTuber had already performed the same test in March 2018 and was able to compare the results now.
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The main findings of the test: The largest changes seem to occur in sprints and upright running. In these movement types, footsteps can be heard from up to 58 meters away. Before, you could only hear them from a distance of 35-40 meters.
What does this mean for players? Upright walking and crouched running are still the fastest options when you want to remain quiet. You should use these for silent attacks, as the faster options can be heard in an area of up to nearly 60 meters. The quiet options can only be heard within 20-25 meters.
There are now only minor stealth differences of just 3 meters between crouched walking and crouched running. Before, there were still 10 meters. The speed difference is significantly noticeable.
Are you changing your tactics now? Or do you play like this guy here and wait in the bathtub for victory?
We are giving away two in-game packages for the action-packed MMO “Closers” from En Masse Entertainment. You can win one of the packs here and now immediately.
What is Closers? In this MMORPG, you take on the role of a “Closer”. They are teenagers with supernatural powers who defend the Earth against an alien invasion. Their task is to close the interdimensional gates that the aliens use and end the war.
What can you win? We have two different code packages for you with many different in-game items and cosmetics. You can win the Luna packs immediately, and the Collector’s codes will be raffled off.
Permanent Outfit “Blue Wave / Jade Yukata” for one character
Golden “Judgment Phase” Wings (Duration: 15 days)
Phase Stabilizer x10 give 100% EXP bonus each
Luck Stabilizer x10 give 30% each
A Victory Talisman Box (Duration: 1 day)
How can I participate? To immediately win one of the 2000 Luna codes, you must perform at least three actions in the Gleam tool below. Then the code will be displayed directly to you.
For the Collector’s Packs, there are 20 possible winners, who will be randomly selected from all participants. To get a chance, you only need to perform one action in the corresponding Gleam tool. Additional actions will increase your chances of winning.
How can I redeem the code? To receive the items, you must first go to the main page of Closers and download the launcher. Enter the code in the launcher, and you will receive your rewards.
Anthem will hold two demos before the release. The first VIP demo is on January 25. Many wondered when it will be available for download and at what time the demo starts. This is now known. The preload starts on January 23.
The VIP demo of Anthem is like a “closed beta” as known from other major blockbuster games. However, BioWare decided to call it a “demo” because they find it more honest.
Sign up for the VIP demo: Those who own Anthem through Origin Access or EA Access, or pre-ordered Anthem from the Xbox Store or PlayStation Store, are already registered for the VIP demo. No additional code is required.
Those who did not pre-order Anthem through the above methods will need a code for the VIP demo. This can be obtained from the chosen provider. The code can be redeemed on the EA website.
Start download: If you have completed the above steps, you can download Anthem starting January 23 on your chosen platform.
Are you looking for teammates or want to discuss the demo? Then join our Facebook group for Anthem. The group is for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Everything about the demos of Anthem: In our large demo overview of Anthem, you will find all important information at a glance. Here you will also learn about the content you can test:
The next update of Star Wars: The Old Republic is extremely small. But instead of complaining, it stokes the hope of fans for something great.
Shortly before Christmas 2018, SWTOR received its last major update. Patch 5.10 advanced the story and brought joy especially to (former) members of the Empire, as Darth Malgus made his return. Now the developers are back from their “winter sleep” and have put the next patch on the Public Test Server (PTS). However, it only contains a single thing.
What’s in Patch 5.10.1? As of now, Patch 5.10.1 only contains the “Mutated Geonosian Queen”, a new operation boss for 8 or 16 players. The fight is available in story mode (easy) or veteran mode (hard).
Those who want to try the boss on the PTS must have an active subscription. Currently, numerous groups for the boss can be found on the PTS.
Positive mood despite little content: Even though there are some complaints that “one single boss is ridiculous for a patch”, the overwhelming opinion so far is rather optimistic. Many players suspect that the current updates of the game are smaller because the developers are already working on a larger expansion with interlinked storylines in the background. This could also well correlate with the current course of the story, where notable characters like Darth Malgus have returned.
Roadmap 2019 is expected: Generally, many players are currently “on hot coals” waiting for the SWTOR developers to release a roadmap again. In previous years, BioWare always explained a few months in advance what should happen in the upcoming quarter. For 2019, players are still in the dark, which increases the hope that something bigger is on the way.
Are you excited for the fight against the Mutated Queen? Or are you longing for a new expansion that expands SWTOR by a larger chapter?
With more than 32,000,000 views, Hytale is considered by many to be “the big thing” that everyone is waiting for. But how does the “Minecraft clone” manage to have so many interested players?
Trailers for big games usually attract a lot of attention. When blockbuster titles are announced, views on YouTube shoot into the millions. But a seemingly “small” game that many do not have on their radar is making waves these days. The trailer for “Hytale” has now surpassed 32,000,000 views.
What is Hytale? Hytale is a game with “block graphics” that is still in development. Players can mine almost every block in the game world, shape new objects from them, build houses and entire cities, and craft equipment. This is supposed to be possible on many different servers that aim to satisfy every playstyle. So there’s something for PvP fans, PvE players, or creative gamers who just want to unleash their imagination.
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Why is Hytale so eagerly anticipated? Hytale is fundamentally based on Minecraft and does not hide that fact – after all, the project directly emerged from it. The graphics and design are very similar. Minecraft remains one of the most popular games of all time. Although it was released back in 2009, the player numbers are higher than ever.
Just last summer, Minecraft had 91 million monthly players. With over 154 million copies sold, Minecraft ranks second worldwide – only behind the classic Tetris. The target audience for Hytale is therefore quite large.
Hytale delivers what Minecraft cannot. That Hytale is based on Minecraft is likely a significant part of the hype. After all, Hytale as a standalone game promises exactly what many Minecraft fans still want: more character customization, more story possibilities, and generally more features.
Even though the original Minecraft continues to be developed, major patches are released only once or twice a year and bring only a handful of features. This is where Hytale comes in, with a wide range of desired features, at just the right time.
Yes, you should be able to play movies in Hytale.
Are you excited for Hytale and will you take a look at the block game? Or did you not enjoy Minecraft and therefore will not warm up to the Hytale graphics?
At BlizzCon 2018, further details were revealed about WoW Classic. The release window and payment model are now known. The vanilla version of World of Warcraft will be released in Summer 2019. Players will need a subscription.
New information about WoW Classic: The important announcement for fans of WoW Classic came from John Hight, the Executive Producer of World of Warcraft:
The full version of WoW Classic will launch in Summer 2019 – Blizzard has not yet announced a specific release date.
WoW Classic will be available for free to all who maintain a regular WoW subscription.
When is Summer 2019? The astronomical summer of 2019 in the Northern Hemisphere lasts from June 21, 2019, to September 22, 2019. The meteorological summer of 2019 includes the months of June, July, and August 2019.
There was already a taste of WoW Classic: At BlizzCon 2018, players could participate in a demo of WoW Classic. However, it only included two areas and had a special gag: players could only play for an hour at a time before being kicked and having to take a half-hour break.
Important articles about the release of WoW Classic:
Regarding the release date, players say: “That’s half a year earlier than I thought.”
Regarding the payment model, someone says: “That’s a damn clever way to do it.”
Overall, WoW Classic is a contentious topic in the community. Some are very excited about it, while others find it hard to understand the trend.
The release of WoW Classic will also have some unique features. Not all features will work exactly as they did in the past. Players will be able to trade loot with each other. In any case, the goal is to restore the “classic” feel with most of its little bugs and quirks.
Fans are pleased about the early release: Many players thought Blizzard was aiming for November 2019 as the release date for WoW Classic, right in time for the 15th anniversary of World of Warcraft in the USA. The MMORPG was released on November 23, 2004.
Will you play WoW Classic at launch and stay with the game? Or will you just take a quick look and then switch back to the current version of the game?
How to stay informed: If you don’t want to miss any news about World of Warcraft in its current and classic form, then feel free to give a like on our WoW Facebook page!
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The publisher Activision Blizzard has parted ways with Bungie and Destiny 2. Now a law firm is investigating whether everything was above board in the interest of investors. The publisher’s stock has fallen by 9.37%.
Bungie will retain the rights and responsibilities to the “Destiny” franchise.
As a result of this announcement, Activision’s stock significantly lost value on the stock market. The stock fell from $51.35 to $45.50 and then only slightly recovered to $46.54. That is a loss of 9.37%.
The stock of Activision Blizzard after the announcement of the split. Source: Marketwatch
This firm is now investigating: The law firm Pomerantz LLP is currently investigating Activision Blizzard in the interest of investors.
The press release states that Pomerantz has offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris. It is said to be a leading firm for reviewing such class action lawsuits against large corporations.
This is the subject of the investigation: It is said that the investigation aims to determine whether Activision or some of its executives were involved in “business practices not in accordance with the law.”
The firm is investigating fraud.
The press release includes a form to join a class action lawsuit against Activision Blizzard.
According to the press release from the firm, it has successfully settled many lawsuits for damages worth several million dollars in the past.
What’s behind this: Currently, no lawsuit is being filed against Activision. The law firm is merely investigating whether it could file a class action lawsuit.
What violations the firm specifically suspects does not emerge from the press release.
One possibility is that the firm is taking action due to the significant stock loss – this is quite common on the stock market.
Or it could be that the firm suspects insider trading, that stocks were sold before Activision publicly announced the news of the split.
A stock scandal once affected the Norwegian company Funcom. The head of the company was said to have known that the MMORPG “The Secret World” would not sell well and had sold shares in Funcom before the MMORPG could launch.
The Western adventure Red Dead Redemption 2 is repeatedly praised for its details. Have you noticed these subtleties with dogs and cats?
In Red Dead Redemption 2, the vibrant landscape and lovingly designed wildlife are often praised. The developers also show great care for dogs and cats.
The story told by the following photo of a dog is sad. User Hupflupper shared the photo with the Reddit community. A dog waiting at its owner’s grave. With a paw on the mound of earth before it.
The background of this scene: As user SingaporeSally knows, this is a reference to Greyfriars Bobby. Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier. It is said that the terrier spent the next 14 years at its owner’s grave, policeman John Gray, after his death. At the age of 16, Greyfriars Bobby (1872) passed away and was buried at the same cemetery. This had to be done secretly, as animals are actually not allowed there.
User slimbojames comments on Reddit: Why am I now sitting in the saloon and crying?
Edinburgh is home to Rockstar North. Presumably, this is why the developers were inspired by the story.
Cats also have their special moments in Red Dead Redemption 2. This is proven by Reddit user postal1234 with a video. Here you can see the details Rockstar thought of for the animals. The cat doesn’t just briefly walk through the frame and meow.
What can be seen in the video? It shows how a cat walks to a wooden post and sharpens its claws there. Cat owners will find this sight quite familiar.
After that, it goes upstairs in a nearby building. “He started to purr when he sat down on the stairs. Satisfied,” adds postal1234.
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Another player adds that sometimes a cat walks around in Strawberry with a rat in its mouth.
This is praised by the players: Even after many hours spent in the campaign of Red Dead Redemption 2, players only notice such details late. They are happy to find such little surprises with animals again and again.
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These animals are also praised: That the animals in Red Dead Online are admirable is also said by professionals. Apart from a few minor details, the birds in Red Dead Redemption 2 best represent the American avifauna.
After the nuclear war, there is hardly any peaceful and friendly life left in Appalachia. Nevertheless, the wasteland of Fallout 76 also has beautiful stories to tell. Our Benedict has found a macabre story that couldn’t be sweeter.
Some areas of Appalachia have been less frequented by mutated fauna, mutants, and raiders after the war. One of these places is the villa district east of Charleston, right next to Summersville.
Here you can discover a bittersweet story.
An eternal wedding in Fallout 76
The romantic scene can be found on the roof of the Torrance House. I discovered the corresponding scene while exploring quirky places. One of those can be seen just one house away, next to the Torrance House.
You can easily reach the roof by climbing the scaffolding right next to the house. Go around the first roof once. On its backside, there are some crates that you can use to reach the second roof. At the end, there is a kind of small rooftop garden.
Until death do us part
There in the rooftop garden sit two skeletons in a loving embrace. One of the deceased is still wearing a tuxedo, while the other wears a fine dress that looks like a wedding gown. Apparently, a joyful wedding was celebrated here as a counterpoint to the destruction of the bombs.
The freshly married wife is sitting on her husband’s lap, with her arm wrapped around him, burying her head in his neck for a final kiss. They both sit in the embrace on the chair, as if to prove that not even death means the end of this love.
Romantic details
Next to the eternal wedding picture lies a bottle of 2060s Merlot on the ground, which was presumably meant to sweeten the evening for the two. On the other side, there is a nicely arranged table with flowers.
On the table sits a red “Comrade Pummel” teddy bear, holding a gold-plated lighter, presumably meant to light the candle that stands next to him. A cuddly best man.
In front of the bear are several wooden blocks lined up with letters that spell out the words “hubba hubba.” In American English, this is a colloquial expression of lust or delight.
If the two had lived a little longer, the clothes would probably be found next to the skeletons.
Not the only wedding of the wasteland
The sweet skeleton couple is not the only one that has tied the knot in Appalachia. Two players have celebrated their real wedding in Fallout 76, with a player priest and a subsequent party. Everything sponsored by Nuka-Cola and under the star of the Mothman.
What do you think of this romantic scene in the destroyed Appalachia?
The wedding may be a particularly beautiful motif, but there are also some stories in Fallout 76 that truly break the heart:
A streamer received a donation of $75,000 via Twitch while playing Fortnite. What he initially thought was a bad joke turned out to be a gift of money from a wealthy friend.
He received the money: The streamer “Exotic Chaotic” is rather a small fry among the numerous streamers on Fortnite. He has about 16,000 followers on Twitch. While he has made some money from events in Fortnite, it is not enough for a good living. The fortunes that Ninja accumulates from streaming are still a long way off.
But then a donation came flying in, which some now consider the largest donation in the history of Twitch.
A bit of joy and a lot of skepticism
This was his reaction to the donation: Exotic Chaotic was momentarily beside himself when a donation of $75,000 (about €65,000) came in. He put his hands over his mouth, stared at the screen, and yelled, “Is this real …”
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But then skepticism gripped him. Is someone just trying to pull his leg? It can’t be true.
But indeed: In his PayPal account, the $75,000 is waiting for approval. However, the money has to be with PayPal for 24 hours before it is really available and he can dispose of it.
In an interview with the US site Kotaku, the streamer reveals that he initially thought one of his moderators was pulling his leg. But indeed it was a serious donation.
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Where does the money come from? The money comes from Fortnite streamer, KingMascot. He has only 240 followers on Twitch. Exotic Chaotic is friends with him. Both are Fortnite players and both love to collect skins in Fortnite.
KingMascot invested in Bitcoin early and is now trading stocks.
He had been planning to make such a large donation to his friend for a while and was just waiting for the right moment. It was a bit difficult with PayPal, he says. But now the time is ripe to give them a great start to the new year.
This is what it’s about: Exotic Chaotic is a full-time streamer, but he is not yet making enough money. His girlfriend works full-time to support him. Additionally, he has a four-year-old son. Even though he was successful in 2018, he is currently in difficult waters:
While the streamer won $30,000 in the Fortnite Fall Skirmish, the money went immediately to a new car because the old one was no longer roadworthy.
Now there have been issues with the internet, which affected the quality of the stream.
Chaotic Exotic shared the screenshot on Twitter to prove the authenticity of the donation. Source: Twitter
KingMascot feared that his friend’s financial problems could start to drive away viewers. And he wanted to do him a favor and help him through a financially difficult time.
Exotic Chaotic now hopes to one day be able to help other streamers as well. But for now, he wants to make use of this unique opportunity to secure his son’s future and repay his girlfriend’s trust in him.
It is not uncommon for streamers to donate money to each other. But the sum is already crazy:
This week brought a horror story for a number of indie MMORPGs. Due to a dispute between Improbable and Unity, the development was suddenly at risk. Now, the indie teams are supposed to switch to Epic’s “Unreal Engine”. They’re enticing with $25 million.
Many indie MMORPGs are relying on this combination: Most MMORPGs currently in development are financed by small teams with limited budgets. They do not have the money to invest in their own engine, but want to create large worlds.
Thus, some teams use:
The “Unity” engine – the engine was supposed to “democratize” the development process and be an engine for everyone
Some interesting “indie MMORPGs” that we have reported on at MeinMMO over the past few years rely on this combination: such as Worlds Adrift or Fractured.
Improbable accused Unity of changing their Terms of Service so that they are no longer compatible with SpatialOS. Therefore, games that are developed with Unity and SpatialOS now have to close.
Unity, on the other hand, accused Improbable of blowing the conflict out of proportion and taking it public. Games that are already in development would not be affected by the change. Improbable knows that too.
This is how indie developers reacted: This news hit the teams developing their indie MMORPGs hard.
The creators behind Fractured said: “Things were looking very, very good – until now. […] If this situation does not resolve, we might have to close.”
The developers behind the game “Lazerus” even took their game offline for a short time.
At Worlds Adrift, they spoke of a “situation” that they hope will be resolved soon.
SpatialOS is now pushing Unreal Engine
What happens now: The situation is still confused. Both parties appear to be at odds.
Unity maintains that the problem is being exaggerated. The change would have no effect on games that are in development or already live.
Improbable continues to make serious accusations against Unity. It is said that it is now difficult to support developers continuing to use the Unity engine.
Improbable has entered a deal with Epic and wants to convince the indie developers using SpatialOS to switch from Unity to the “Unreal Engine”. For this purpose, they have established a fund of $25 million: a “transition” fund.
In a joint blog post (via unrealengine.com), Tim Sweeney (Epic Games) and Herman Narula (Improbable) explain their connection through shared goals. They accuse Unity of putting developers in an insecure position with their changes. They speak of a “limbo.”
The $25 million is supposed to help developers switch to other “more open” platforms and ecosystems.
Being developed with SpatialOS and Unreal Engine: Scavengers.
This means: It could be that some MMORPGs that are currently using Unity and SpatialOS will look different in the future. Of course, only if they dare to make the leap to another engine.
Some developers are already complaining that they have never used another engine than “Unity”. So it could be that the development of some projects will now be delayed.
In Fortnite, the update 7.20 is coming. It is expected next week. The patch aims to fix a number of bugs and issues that have been frustrating players. Additionally, there will be “Quality of Life” improvements for Fortnite.
When will the next patch arrive? The next update for Fortnite is expected on Tuesday, January 15th, or Wednesday, January 16th.
After three “smaller content updates”, this will be a proper patch. It is update 7.20.
These issues are set to be fixed: Due to tweets from developer Sean Hamilton, we already know that the patch will bring some changes and bug fixes to Fortnite that players have long demanded.
Fortnite has recently been criticized for constantly adding new things but suffering from more and more bugs. A player requested a “Quality of Life” update, meaning many comfort improvements regarding small annoyances. Apparently, Epic has a similar update planned.
Moreover, Epic aims to tackle the problem with “ghost shots”
Improvements for editing structures are also coming, as there were delays in this area
The report is from December – this is still missing in Fortnite
What else is coming? At the moment, no major content novelties are known that Fortnite is planning. However, the driftboard for Fortnite: Battle Royale is still pending. It was supposed to come in December, but was postponed due to technical issues.
The driftboard is actually still due. Such a board has long been available in “Save the World” – it is used to travel quickly. However, you cannot shoot while on the board.
Here’s what happened in the last update: The last patch was also just a “small content” update, but it brought numerous changes to the delicate balance of Fortnite.
Anthem gets a collection of N7 skins for the Javelins. These outfits originated from Mass Effect, which is also from BioWare. So far, three of the N7 armors have been shown.
Skin from Mass Effect shown for Storm:On Twitter, BioWare employee Mad Bee presented an outfit for his Storm Javelin. Mad Bee works for Anthem as an Art Quality Analyst. This means he is responsible for the artistic quality of the game.
Mad Bee is known among colleagues for designing his Javelins very beautifully.
The special thing about the N7 skin: This skin seen here actually belongs in the Mass Effect universe. There, N7 is a classification of the Systems Alliance military. The N is a special unit, and 7 is the highest rank that can be achieved.
Already presented: In the last few months, a total of three N7 skins have now been shown, namely for: Ranger, Interceptor and now Storm. The N7 skin for Colossus has not been revealed yet.
N7 skins are simply sexy and popular: When the image of the N7 Storm was presented, it immediately went viral on the internet. The outfit was passionately discussed by fashion fans on Reddit for Anthem. The author of this text cannot deny that she was somewhat drooling in front of the screen at this sight.
Diverse customization options available: Anthem will offer a wide range of visual tweaks. You can choose from a large color palette or determine the material of the Javelins. You can find out more about this here:
The legendary raid boss Heatran will soon disappear from the arenas. Players of Pokémon GO are already speculating about who will come next.
When is Heatran leaving? Since December, the legendary raid boss Heatran has been sitting in the arenas. On January 15, however, it will leave the raids and make way for the next legendary Pokémon.
Players are already speculating about which raid boss will be the successor. They are mainly following two theories.
Players think: This will be the new raid boss
What do the players think? On Reddit, some trainers discussed who will replace Heatran, and almost all players are considering two different possibilities.
As the user “EragonsPL” writes on Reddit: “I believe in the lake trio or in Kyogre and Groudon, due to the speculated Gen-3 event”
This is, of course, just speculation, and Niantic has not confirmed anything in this regard. However, some hints support these two possibilities. We present both theories to you.
Theory 1: The legendary lake trio is coming
What supports this? Anyone who looked closely at the picture of the Christmas event noticed Selfe, Tobutz, and Vesprit, the legendary lake trio.
It would be strange for Niantic to show these three Pokémon without releasing them in the near future. All other Pokémon visible in the image are already in the game.
It is therefore quite possible that the lake trio will also be released soon.
Some players saw in this message the return of the weather trio, that is, Groudon, Rayquaza, and Kyogre. Since Niantic was to provide further information during the month and has not yet done so, there is much reason to expect clarification in the coming days.
When can we expect clarification? Heatran will still dominate the arenas until January 15 at 10 PM. Typically, Niantic also announces which new raid boss will come only when the Pokémon changes.
Until then, one should take the opportunity to challenge Heatran. It will certainly take some time for the legendary Pokémon to return to raids.
Update 15.01: Niantic announced their new Hoenn event and are bringing back Kyogre and Groudon into raids. One theory was indeed correct!
For those who haven’t defeated Heatran yet, they should check out our counter guide:
An ambitious Call of Duty player revealed that he dropped out of school to pursue his dream. Some professionals quickly responded, explaining that it might not be the best idea.
What happened? The 15-year-old gamer “Loyal” tweeted to his followers that he had convinced his parents to take him out of school. This was on January 10. He said, “School will never determine your success.”
Many Twitter users responded. Some supported Loyal’s decision. Several professional Call of Duty players explained that he was making a mistake.
However, there were also opinions that advised Loyal.
This is what experienced players and professionals say: The Call of Duty World League does not allow players under 18 to participate in public tournaments. Loyal still has a few years before he can enter.
CoD streamer and player Equuip writes: “I respect the decision, but you should at least take online classes. Because if that doesn’t work out, you won’t even have your high school diploma to fall back on. I hope the grind pays off.”
Player Justin “Silly” Fargo from Team Envy writes: “There are many online high school courses that give you the same diploma as regular high schools. After gaming, you can’t really do much without school.”
Other professionals also wrote to the 15-year-old. On Twitter, Loyal thanked Pittsburgh Knights player Casey “Pandur” Romano and former Kaliber player Dylan “Theory” McGee for their conversations.
This is new: The many conversations on Twitter and a bit of time apparently led the 15-year-old to reconsider his decision. Additionally, he would miss his friends at school.
On January 11, he wrote to his followers, “I have decided to go back to school. I didn’t think it through properly. Thanks to everyone who helped me. I love you all.”
Professional gaming and education can go hand in hand: Player SlasheR from Team 100 Thieves proved that you can combine gaming and an important educational qualification. He plays Call of Duty at a high level, won the World Championships in 2016 with Team Envy, and also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Robotics Engineering.
In this case, a father took his son out of school so that he could earn money from gaming:
In the forums and social media, there is a lively debate about whether Anthem will ultimately be the nail in the coffin for Destiny 2. Our author Robert explains why this is absurd.
What is it about? Increasingly, comments have appeared recently predicting that the release of BioWare’s shooter Anthem will spell an inevitable end for Destiny 2.
That sounds familiar.
Back in 2016, many players proclaimed that The Division would be the end for Destiny.
In 2019, it is said that Anthem and The Division 2 will deliver the final blow to Destiny. Really? As in the past, I have serious doubts about this theory.
How is Destiny 2 doing currently? According to destinytracker.com, there are currently 1.1 million players engaging in PvE activities, while still 900,000 Guardians compete daily in the Crucible.
This is far from the peak numbers achieved during the release of a major expansion, but it’s still respectable.
Many players believe that these Guardians will completely switch to Anthem in February—permanently. Sounds strange? It is. It starts with the definition of “Destiny killer”.
What does “dead” mean for online games?
When is Destiny 2 truly dead? Destiny 2 would only be truly dead if the publisher Bungie announced that due to the low player population, all work on Destiny 2 would cease. Future DLCs would not be completed. Moreover, the servers would be shut down to save costs.
This (fictional) announcement should be triggered solely due to a new game? Certainly not.
This would mean that
the vast majority of Destiny 2 players suddenly only play Anthem permanently
no new players start with Destiny 2 anymore, but go directly to Anthem
This means nothing less than that the player base would have to completely collapse. After all, the servers for the predecessor Destiny 1 are still running, and Bungie has not yet announced a date for shutting down those servers.
In any case, the past has shown that Destiny is not so easily killed. The future will prove this as well.
In the short term, the release of Anthem may impact the population in Destiny 2, but the “hardcore” core, meaning the hardcore Destiny players, will continue to stay loyal to “their” game.
However, there are many more reasons why the future of Destiny 2 will not depend on Anthem.
Anthem is missing an important mode at launch
This is why competitive multiplayer mode is so important: Once all activities against AI-controlled opponents are completed and the last weapon has been farmed, a game primarily thrives on a competitive multiplayer mode.
When properly implemented, multiplayer matches always feel fresh and greatly enhance the replayability of a title. Moreover, the search for a weapon with the perfect roll for the Crucible in Destiny 2 is considered a crucial activity for Guardians.
This is completely obsolete in Anthem (at least at launch). Whether and in what form Anthem will have a competitive multiplayer mode is still uncertain. However, it is anything but excluded that many Anthem players will return to Destiny 2 after overcoming the PvE content long before Anthem has something similar in place.
Anthem will launch with significantly less content than Destiny 2
This speaks for Destiny 2: When Anthem is released, Destiny 2 will already be 17 months old. In the meantime, two smaller DLCs and one major expansion have been released, and the first content from the annual pass will also be available by then.
While the exact scope of Anthem cannot yet be quantified, there will likely be significantly less to do than in Destiny 2. The intriguing question will be whether BioWare will manage to deliver new content quickly after launch or create incentives to replay the same content over and over.
Do we even know enough about Anthem? No one can currently say that the longevity of Anthem will outlast Destiny 2, as there is simply too little known about Anthem—especially regarding endgame.
Many Destiny players have spent thousands of hours in Bungie’s work; Anthem will first need to overcome that hurdle.
Conclusion – Only one can kill Destiny 2: Destiny 2
Can Destiny 2 even be killed? Whether and how that is possible, we do not know, of course. However, it can be said with a fair degree of certainty that it will not be Anthem. Too many factors suggest that Anthem will not surpass Destiny in terms of longevity.
Substantial influence on the future of the Destiny franchise can and will come from Bungie, no more and no less. It is known that Destiny 2 has some fundamental issues. Bungie’s decisions in the near future will be crucial in determining whether Guardians will turn their backs on Destiny 2—and not Anthem.
The puzzle about the Niobe Labs in Destiny 2 is solved. But one sentence from Bungie is causing Guardians a lot of trouble: Apparently a hint for level 7 was not in the game due to a bug. Bungie says: A part of the puzzle was missing.
Here was the problem: For days, the puzzle solvers and Guardians were struggling with level 7 of the “Niobe Lab” puzzle. With a lot of trial and error, thinking, and puzzle talent, the first 6 stages of the riddle could be solved relatively quickly. But level 7 proved to be an incredibly tough nut to crack.
This brings the solution: On Friday evening, the community manager of Destiny 2 posted in the Bungie forum with this post:
Greetings Guardians
The Niobe Labs brought together some of the brightest minds in the Destiny 2 community to try and solve the puzzle.
Unfortunately, a string on level 7 was improperly removed. It would have provided more information.
As compensation for the missing part of the puzzle, we provide you with this hint to solve Niobe Labs once and for all.
Then Cozmo gives this hint to the Guardians to solve level 7.
With weapons imbued Through sights unseen Craft truth from the Hand Return the dials to the crest Stay true to the map To prove thy knowledge of the family three
With this hint, r/raidsecrets and eventually Gladd with his fireteam were finally able to solve the riddle, and there was a Ghost shell and an emblem as a reward.
These questions remain open: Unfortunately, Bungie does not provide any details on what exactly this “string” would have looked like and whether it would have provided the info Guardians needed to crack the riddle.
However, it is quite noticeable that all 6 stages were solved relatively quickly and only level 7 held up progress so much. If a part of the puzzle was indeed missing, it casts a whole different light on the problem.
The questions now are:
What was the hint?
Could the Guardians have solved the riddle with the accidentally deleted hint maybe by Tuesday evening, as planned?
Why did Bungie only notice so late that an important hint was missing?
In any case, the puzzle solvers have now been redeemed:
Since the reboot in 2013, the developers of Final Fantasy XIV have been regularly releasing new patches. However, this consistent practice is criticized within the community. Why is that?
How is FFXIV doing right now? With the amount of new content that the MMORPG from Square Enix receives regularly, other games can only dream of. The game, which launched in 2010 as a stillborn, now enjoys healthy player numbers. It is one of the few MMORPGs that require a subscription from its players, and they actually pay.
The summer of 2019 will be hot for the game. With “Shadowbringers”, Final Fantasy XIV is releasing its third expansion and preparing for a flood of new players with new servers and data centers.
However, some veterans of FFXIV feel that the core content of the MMORPG urgently needs a revamp.
How does the content system of FFXIV work? The patch system of Final Fantasy 14 is designed for consistency. Approximately every four months, players receive a major patch, always accompanied by a cool trailer and lots of hype. The contents of such a content patch typically look like this:
“Quality of Life” improvements, such as better user interface or colorblind mode
PvP adjustments or content
Minor features like new mini-games or similar
So it’s a substantial chunk of content. The patches are divided into “even” and “odd” based on their numbering:
In an “even” patch, like 4.4, new epic raids are released, and the overall item level of the equipment increases by about 30 levels.
The “odd” patches, such as the current patch 4.5, bring “catch-up content”. They provide players who do not run epic raids the opportunity to catch up in their item level with the raiders. Thus, casual players are not left behind.
Sometimes these patches are split into smaller components to evenly distribute the content over the months, so players always have something to do.
What are the benefits? In addition to the obvious advantage of a steady flow of content for players, this patch structure also provides an advantage for the developers. The director Naoki Yoshida and his team have familiar structures and workflows with each patch that they have become accustomed to.
This allows them to work more efficiently and finish the content faster. This is demonstrated, for example, in the comment of the Localization Lead Michael Koji Fox. He compared the hard work that the still young team had to put into the first expansion “Heavensward” with the second addon “Stormblood”:
Thanks to the experience [we gained in Heavensward], the development of Stormblood went smoothly. We finished a week earlier, and I had to think, “Is it okay to be finished this early?” (laughs)
When consistency becomes monotony
So where is the problem? Over time, this system of constant content flow has come under criticism from the veterans of Final Fantasy XIV. The development team has been using it since the reboot of the MMORPG, meaning it has been in use for a solid five years. Some players even talk about recycling.
The rigid and predictable structure of the content that is repeatedly used is criticized:
The dungeons are always linear, have three bosses, and some trash mobs in between.
8-man raids always have four bosses in arenas.
24-man raids always have four bosses with trash and some alliance mechanics in between.
There are always two sets of endgame gear from which players assemble their “best-in-slot” set.
The progress of upgrading gear and most other content is restricted by daily or weekly caps, so you can only receive one piece of gear per week from a raid boss.
Anyone looking for surprises here will be disappointed. With the release of the patch notes for each new update, everything about its content is practically known, which presents a stark contrast to games like Destiny 2, where players discover unexpected quests and completely unknown weapons even weeks later.
This is what the community criticizes: The cycle of patches is very similar due to this predetermined content structure. As soon as the new content is unlocked, it is farmed until the daily or weekly limit is reached.
Through the dailies and weeklies, players are prevented from rushing through the content too quickly and finishing too early or gaining a substantial advantage over others.
In a critique thread in the German section of the official forums, the player Caitlyn wrote:
Unfortunately, the age of FFXIV, especially Stormblood, is its downfall. After 4 years, the same stone farming areas, 3-boss dungeons, and class or boss mechanics are simply exhausted.
And while his article sparked many discussions in the comments, he was not alone in his opinion. The user John Artemus commented:
I can’t tell you how incredibly refreshing it is to play an MMORPG that is reliable and consistent, and doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel every few years!
Time is a factor: In addition, time is a scarce resource for modern MMORPG players is aware of this fact and adjusts the content of his MMORPG accordingly.
Due to the consistent structure of the new content, players can plan the time they spend in Final Fantasy XIV precisely. They know roughly how much time a dungeon takes and how long an average raid lasts. This makes playing more convenient for them.
“Don’t fix what isn’t broken”?
Players provide improvement suggestions: In the thread “Big List of Suggestions” in the official forums, players have listed what changes they would like to see for the content. For example, the list included:
Large siege battles around cities as open-world content.
More innovation in dungeons and bosses. Bardam’s Statue was brought up as a positive example that teaches players mechanics. Other, less linear layouts of dungeons were also suggested.
Dungeons and raids for group configurations other than 4, 8, and 24.
A gear system that can be upgraded beyond just one tier and remains useful to players for a longer time.
These are primarily intended to bring more variety into the linear gameplay of FFXIV.
Will the patch system change? The development team of Final Fantasy 14 found its successful formula during its reboot five years ago. The regular updates cost players “just” their monthly subscription and continuously provide them with new content. Therefore, it is unlikely that they will change this system anytime soon.
Whether to view this structure as monotony or consistency is left to everyone’s discretion.
Okay, even I, as an obviously big advocate of the game and a “It’s not as bad as you make it sound” advocate, admit that the content is somewhat stagnant and that a few things definitely need to change.
But even in the English forums and on Reddit, you can find such threads from time to time. And it can indeed be said with high probability that the contents of the patches listed above will also return in the upcoming expansion “Shadowbringers”.
During the keynote at the Fan Festival in Las Vegas, Director Yoshida already confirmed that there will be dungeons and raids in the familiar style again.
And yet the system works
A contrast emerges at this point:
On the one hand, the patch and content system of Final Fantasy XIV has worked well for several years. The MMORPG has grown and has brought in solid revenue according to investor reports.
On the other hand, this system is criticized for its rigid and repetitive structure.
What does the other part of the community think? However, there are also plenty of players who do not mind the strict structure of the patches. On the contrary, this part of the community appreciates the consistency and reliability with which the new content patches of FFXIV are released.
I agree, FFXIV is really linear and consistent and reliable with its updates. But that is not a bad thing. It is a sign that the developers of the game know what works and how to keep delivering it consistently.
And while his article sparked many discussions in the comments, he was not alone in his opinion. The user John Artemus commented:
I can’t tell you how incredibly refreshing it is to play an MMORPG that is reliable and consistent, and doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel every few years!
Time is a factor: In addition, time is a scarce resource for modern MMORPG players is aware of this fact and adjusts the content of his MMORPG accordingly.
Due to the consistent structure of the new content, players can plan the time they spend in Final Fantasy XIV precisely. They know roughly how much time a dungeon takes and how long an average raid lasts. This makes playing more convenient for them.
“Don’t fix what isn’t broken”?
Players provide improvement suggestions: In the thread “Big List of Suggestions” in the official forums, players have listed what changes they would like to see for the content. For example, the list included:
Large siege battles around cities as open-world content.
More innovation in dungeons and bosses. Bardam’s Statue was brought up as a positive example that teaches players mechanics. Other, less linear layouts of dungeons were also suggested.
Dungeons and raids for group configurations other than 4, 8, and 24.
A gear system that can be upgraded beyond just one tier and remains useful to players for a longer time.
These are primarily intended to bring more variety into the linear gameplay of FFXIV.
Will the patch system change? The development team of Final Fantasy 14 found its successful formula during its reboot five years ago. The regular updates cost players “just” their monthly subscription and continuously provide them with new content. Therefore, it is unlikely that they will change this system anytime soon.
Whether to view this structure as monotony or consistency is left to everyone’s discretion.
In the PUBG alternative Ring of Elysium, Season 2 is starting now. From the ice map, it now heads into warmer terrain.
What's new? In November 2018, Ring of Elysium was released on Steam. You can now download and play the battle royale game for free. The first season is now behind Ring of Elysium, and exciting times are ahead. A new map, vehicles, and features will be unlocked.
Europe Map for Ring of Elysium – Season 2
When does Season 2 start in Ring of Elysium? The new season starts on January 16. At the same time, the new content will make its way into the game.
What new content is there? The new gameplay update brings the Europe map, where an active volcano rages. There will also be new characters and vehicles introduced in the trailer.
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What does the trailer show? In the video, you see an overview of the Europe island. The mainland is equipped with a lighthouse and ramps for BMX bikes. New content awaits you in the water as well. Huge underwater monsters swim through the depths. You can explore the sea and move around in submarines.
New weapons and grappling hooks can also be seen. They are meant to help you get to the rescue helicopter.
These new features come with the map Europe Island:
New Equipment
BMX bikes, gliders, grappling hooks
New Weapons
MG4 and PKM
Locations
Ocean Park, Angel Church, Seafood market, The Observatory, Ancient Castle ruins, and Undersea world
Dynamic Weather
Sunny, cloudy, heavy rain, thunderstorm, dense fog, storm, intense typhoons
How is Ring of Elysium received by players?
On Steam, Ring of Elysium is rated “mostly positive.” In total, 77% of players rate it thumbs up. In the recent reviews of the last 30 days, it's even 78% positive votes. (As of: 12.01.2019)
What fans praise: Although Ring of Elysium is in Early Access, it is receiving a lot of praise. Players commend the innovative ideas, such as the helicopter escape and the possibilities for snowboarding and paragliding. Player -neVer- states that Ring of Elysium feels more rounded than PUBG in many ways.
Player Orangemorange says that Ring of Elysium feels like a mix between PUBG and H1Z1. It would contain only the best elements from PUBG and the fast gameplay of H1Z1. He enjoys it very much.
What players criticize: It is criticized that there are glitches and bugs in the game that spoil the fun. Some players have also encountered hackers.
