A leak from the Playstation magazine gives clues as to when we can expect new information about The Division 2. The upcoming shared-world shooter is likely to be the topic next week.
In the last few days, there have been several leaks about The Division 2. Much suggests that we can expect a big pile of information next week.
Specifically, the official Playstation Magazine UK is likely to feature The Division 2 as a major topic. Sony has also apparently revealed when the embargo on The Division 2 will lift. We summarize the leaks for you.
The Division 2 on the cover of Playstation Magazine UK
This was leaked: The cover of the upcoming issue of the British Playstation Magazine was leaked online. It features The Division 2, labeled as “the biggest co-op shooter of 2019.”
What does the cover reveal? Not much at first, but there are also interesting statements from the magazine’s Twitter account. As Division YouTuber Epic Slay3rs shows in his video, it was also revealed when the official embargo for The Division 2 will be lifted.
It was originally set for January 15, as seen on the magazine’s cover. However, Ubisoft apparently decided to move the embargo to January 17.
If this information is correct, we can likely expect a lot of new information about The Division 2 starting next Thursday. Perhaps there will even be a State of the Game.
Further leaks talk about campaign length and Dark Zone
In his video, Epic Slay3rs discusses further leaks. An English retail dealer has published a description of The Division 2.
This is what the retailer description says: The short text section estimates the campaign length at around 40 hours. Thus, it would be a little more extensive than the campaign of The Division 1.
However, this information should be taken with caution, as they are promotional texts. Division fans will have to wait until Ubisoft and the developer Massive end the information drought.
A player has found concrete clues about hero number 30 from Overwatch. A telltale head appears in the game.
Many players are currently active in Overwatch to complete the current Ana Challenge and unlock the new skin “Bastet”. This has already been revealed in the short story, which also disclosed the homosexuality of Soldier: 76.
However, it seems that an exciting detail is hidden in the update: a concrete hint about the next hero.
Mysterious head discovered on the Anubis map: The Reddit user DocterrificDoc discovered a special detail while viewing his skins in the background. On the market of the Anubis map, where many robot/Omnic skulls are advertised, a new head has appeared, namely this one.
Concept art of a new hero: The new head bears strong similarities to a character that was already seen in an early concept drawing of Overwatch. The shape of the head, its glasses, and the jaw armor are almost identical.
Changes only in the background, not on the map: The interesting thing is that these changes to the Anubis map are not really found “on the map”, but only when Anubis is used in the background in menus. For example, when viewing skins, highlight intros, or other cosmetic items.
What do you think, is a new hero hiding behind this head? Or is it just a teaser for something completely different?
How to stay informed: If you don’t want to miss any news or articles about Overwatch, feel free to like our Overwatch Facebook page.
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Among all the different items in Fallout 76, there are also some quest items. These include the Technical Data. This guide explains how to find them and what you need them for.
What are Technical Data needed for? As part of the Brotherhood of Steel quest line, you will be tasked with finding Technical Data scattered throughout the game world. The quest is called “Forbidden Knowledge” and can be repeated.
To start the quest and be able to turn in technical data, you must have joined the Brotherhood of Steel.
Locations of the Brotherhood of Steel and Starting the Quest
How to join the Brotherhood of Steel? The faction’s quest line is part of the main story of Fallout 76. You will encounter it at some point during the game. A part of the quest almost drove our Author Benedict to despair.
This is where the quest starts: Once you have joined the Brotherhood, head to Camp Venture to start the quest. The camp is located on the southern edge of The Mire, east of Appalachia. Once you have completed it once, it will restart every time you find Technical Data.
To complete the quest, you simply need to make your way to the basement of one of the buildings in the camp and place the data in a safe there. The tour is worth it just because there is a small armory behind it that you can loot.
What do you get as a reward? Technical Data can be submitted either individually or in groups. To complete the quest and receive the reward, one item is enough.
The reward apparently varies. In any case, there are experience points and items. It is not entirely clear which items you can receive as quest rewards. The quality varies greatly, as u/Blitzpanzerr reports that you can get special Brotherhood of Steel skins for the Power Armor.
Other players also report that they have received skins for the various Power Armors. Apparently, you need to submit five or more Technical Data at once to increase the probability.
This skin can apparently be obtained for delivering Technical Data.
Some players speculate in the subreddit for Fallout 76 that it is worth handing in multiple Technical Data at once. This is said to positively influence the quality of the reward. However, there are no official statements from the developers on this.
Technical Data – How to Find the Quest Item
Technical Data can be found everywhere: Technical Data is found in many locations, mostly in desks, safes, and filing cabinets. They are particularly common in containers in military facilities.
Is there a reliable source? Several players report that the Enclave bunker is a place where Technical Data can be repeatedly found.
This is how you find and enter the Enclave bunker: The Enclave is one of the factions in Fallout 76. Their bunker is part of the main quest and is located directly beneath the Whitespring Resort. However, you must work your way through the main quest first to gain access.
In the Whitespring bunker, there is a military wing that you will need to gain access to again – even if you are already allowed into the bunker.
You can also find Technical Data here: Government buildings are apparently also a solid source. In Fallout 76, there are several cities with government buildings. In Charleston, for example, there is the Charleston Capitol, where you can also find several Technical Data with a bit of luck.
Where is Charleston located? The city is located in the west of Appalachia, on the border between the Forest and Ash Heap. You can find the Capitol at the eastern edge of the ruins.
If you have any other reliable sources for Technical Data, let us know in the comments.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale there is still a cool emote that you can get completely free. And your account will be safer as well. How all this works, you can find out here.
How do I get the Boogie Down emote? To get the exclusive emote “Boogie Down”, you don’t have to spend any money and also don’t have to complete any challenges or tasks. It is enough that you activate 2-factor authentication.
How to activate 2FA in Fortnite
What is 2FA? 2FA stands for “2-Factor Authentication.” It is a security mechanism that provides your account with an additional layer of protection. You will need to enter a special code during login in addition to your password.
This will be required whenever you log in to Fortnite on a new device, after 30 days of inactivity, or after clearing your browser cookies. This double protection is very hard for hackers to crack and is considered extremely secure.
How do I activate 2FA? On the page Fortnite.com/2FA or on your Epicgames.com account page there is a tab on the left called “Password and Security.” There, under “Account Security,” select the 2-Factor Authentication and enable it.
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From now on, Epic will always send you a code via email when 2-Factor Authentication is needed.
How to get the code via app: Alternatively, you can use your smartphone and get 2-factor authentication apps that generate codes. The following apps are suitable:
Google Authenticator
LastPass Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
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Link them to your Epic account and make sure that you use an email address confirmed by Epic. Then you can conveniently retrieve the codes via smartphone when you want to use 2-Factor Authentication.
Emote and goodies for Save the World
Here’s what you’ll get as a reward: In addition to the significantly improved account security, there’s the already mentioned emote Boogie Down, which becomes available in Battle Royale after successfully enabling 2FA.
If you prefer to play “Save the World,” you can look forward to the following goodies in the PvE mode:
In World of Warcraft, Xal’atath returns. Will the players help her make the Old God N’Zoth stronger?
The Interim patch 8.1.5 is currently playable on the PTR of World of Warcraft. The dataminers are already busy dissecting the game data and extracting as many details as possible. This includes many voiced dialogues and monologues that provide insights into the story.
Return of the Shadow Priest Blade: It is definitely exciting that Xal’atath’s voice acting is finally present. The Blade of the Black Empire was the artifact weapon of the Shadow Priests in Legion but vanished without a trace after the ritual to cleanse the Sword of Sargeras. In patch 8.1.5, it reappears and has received a lot of voiced lines.
Players empower the Old Gods: Particularly interesting are the lines where Xal’atath presents her offering to N’Zoth in order to be rewarded with a humanoid form. Here, Xal’atath speaks of “a beacon that she has offered.” This directly references a quote from Il’gynoth (a boss from the Emerald Nightmare), who said years ago, “Five beacons guide our way,” alluding to the Old Gods or Void Lords seeking to find their way to Azeroth.
If you add one and one together, it probably means that the players have increased N’Zoth’s power and brought him a step closer to freedom.
Cortyn says: With the English voice of Xal’atath, I always get chills down my spine. I don’t think a better voice could have been found for a manipulative, sentient blade. Hopefully, we will see more of Xal’atath as she receives her own body with patch 8.1.5…
Players of the MMORPG TERA on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One can look forward to a big update. This brings, among other things, the Valkyrie, or Moon Dancer, as a new class.
Excited to play a new class in MMORPG TERA and lead it directly into a new, dangerous dungeon? Then the new console update is just right for you.
New Class and a New Dungeon
What does the update bring? With the update released on January 8 for PS4 and Xbox One, you can expect some interesting content. This includes:
The Valkyrie (Moon Dancer) as a new class, exclusively belonging to the Castanic race
The large dungeon Demon’s Wheel
Bone Dragons as new mounts
New costumes for the Castanic
What does the new class offer? The Valkyrie class, known as Moon Dancer in the German version, is a damage dealer and inflicts very high damage with her glaives.
The warrior can only be played by female Castanic
In close combat, she builds energy that she uses for devastating finishing moves
The Moon Dancer has high mobility as well as useful evasion and control skills
If the class is mastered very well, she is one of the best damage dealers in TERA
Gambling in the Dungeon
What can you expect in the new dungeon? The “Demon’s Wheel” dungeon has been available in the PC version of the MMORPG for some time and is now being introduced to the console version.
It is a dungeon for five players
You can find the dungeon in Allemantheia
You need a gear level of at least 423 and a minimum level of 65
Your first boss encounter is with the Bandersnatch
The final boss is Demoros, whom you must defeat in a special way
It is a kind of gamble where dice play a role
By fighting the appearing dice, you earn points. These points must be higher than Demoros’s subsequent die roll
On March 15, The Division 2 will be released, and some interested players might consider purchasing the predecessor beforehand. Our author Tarek explains why starting in The Division is still worth it for beginners.
Starting with The Division 1 just two months before the release of The Division 2? This question might be on the minds of some players right now. It’s hard to finish such a massive game in such a short time.
Is it still worth taking a detour to the snowy New York? I think so. The Division offers an extensive campaign and additional content that can provide many hours of entertainment.
The campaign alone is an argument
The extensive story campaign of The Division can take between 15 to 30 hours of gameplay, depending on how much time you spend on side missions.
What the story is about: In New York, a deadly virus broke out on Black Friday, the “green poison.” This virus has plunged the city, and even the entire world, into chaos through extremely rapid spread.
The streets of Manhattan are lined with corpses, looters and other malevolent factions roam the city, taking advantage of the situation. In the midst of the chaos, the Division operates, a special unit of sleeper agents specifically trained for such a scenario. The aim is to restore order and find out who released this deadly virus.
Here’s why it’s worth playing the campaign of The Division 1: The Division 1 and 2 are story-wise connected. The events of the second part take place about seven months after the story of the first part in Washington D.C.
In terms of quality, the story in its presentation may not match other games, but the campaign impresses with diverse missions scattered throughout Manhattan. Different enemy types and interesting locations make the missions continuously entertaining. It’s really fun when you also have friends to play with.
Are there also story elements outside of the campaign? Yes, and through these elements, the atmosphere of The Division unfolds its effect. In the city, you can find audio logs recorded by the residents of New York everywhere. Some are also from enemy faction members, helpers like police officers, and missing Division agents.
These audio logs provide a direct insight into the struggle for survival and the tragic stories of the people, giving a sense of the threatening situation in New York. Additionally, there is useful information about characters and events that took place before the campaign. Thus, The Division has created a detailed backstory.
After the campaign, it really begins
The Division is a massive game. There is plenty to do for both single players and multiplayer after the main campaign. If you start with The Division 1 now, you will need to invest a lot of time to reach the endgame by the release of the second part. It is almost impossible to do everything.
Nevertheless, I would like to briefly list what The Division has to offer in the endgame.
Loot System
As in many classic RPGs, The Division features equipment with rarity levels, which are defined by different colors. From standard to exotic gear, collectors will definitely be satisfied.
There are entire gear sets where you unlock more bonuses the more pieces you wear from one set. Particularly rare are the secret gear sets that have up to 6 bonuses.
The Dark Zone is the flagship of The Division and is a separate instance with several servers, accommodating up to 24 players per instance. It mixes PvE and PvP, so you can attack other players or be attacked yourself.
You need to secure and extract the loot you find there. Other players can contest it during that time. Or you can hunt down the loot of other players. The Dark Zone is unpredictable.
Incursions
These are larger missions or “mini-raids” designed to challenge players significantly. Unfortunately, not all four incursions are available for free; some can only be unlocked through DLCs.
Resistance Mode
[Resistance is a kind of horde mode] where you can fight your way through an area to obtain ammunition, loot, and other resources. Waves of increasingly tough opponents will attack you.
PvP Modes
Besides the Dark Zone, players can compete in Last Stand and Skirmish. While Last Stand is part of a DLC, Skirmish is available for all.
Legendary Missions
Part of the endgame of The Division is replaying story missions. Some have the legendary difficulty level. Here, the enemies are particularly strong and behave differently than usual. Our guide shows you how to complete the legendary missions.
Underground
In randomly generated areas, you can fight through multiple sections beneath the streets of New York. You can also encounter the infamous Hunters in the Underground since patch 1.8, a particularly mysterious and vicious faction.
Survival
In this survival mode, you must fight your way from the edge of the map to the Dark Zone without equipment. Along the way, you’ll encounter tougher enemies but also find better gear. Hunger, thirst, and a progressing illness make life difficult, and you are constantly under time pressure. Here are some tips and tricks for the survival mode.
Survival gives players the choice of whether to choose a PvP server or prefer to do pure PvE survival without the threat of other players.
Downside due to DLCs: As mentioned above, some activities require the purchase of the three available DLCs: Underground, Survival, and Last Stand. This can be a downside for some players. For The Division 2, developer Massive wants to avoid such issues and will bring all DLC expansions of the first year for free.
Are there enough players on the servers? The Division still has an active community. Player numbers have naturally declined since it has been out for almost three years and The Division 2 is on the horizon. Nevertheless, you should find enough players for most activities. The Division has held up well, which even surprised the developers.
However, there are problems with the Survival mode. Here, you may often have to wait longer for other players.
Is it worth starting?
It really depends on your own desires. If you’re looking for a game that is fun and offers a campaign you can play with friends, you will likely have a good time with The Division.
If you are planning to purchase The Division 2, you also have the opportunity to become familiar with the mechanics in advance. Although The Division 2 will differ in many points from the first part, the core gameplay remains intact in many aspects. Thus, you can hardly prepare better than having played the first part.
Additionally, there are the 12 Shields with which you can unlock rewards for the second part by completing tasks in The Division 1.
The simplest answer is: You can’t go wrong with The Division. The Gold Edition, which includes all DLCs, is regularly on sale. So keep an eye out, as it rarely gets cheaper.
The developer studio Robot Entertainment has to announce the end of some online games, including Orcs Must Die! Unchained, the online offshoot of the popular action series.
In addition to Orcs Must Die! Unchained, the games Hero Academy 1 and 2 have also been affected. The titles simply did not reach enough players to cover operating costs.
The end is here
What is Orcs Must Die? The action game series is characterized by humor and comic-style graphics. Your task is to stop an invasion of Orcs by setting deadly traps in a dungeon and also actively fighting against the hordes.
In principle, it is a kind of tower defense game, in which you also actively intervene.
How does Orcs Must Die! Unchained differ from the main series? Orcs Must Die! Unchained is a multiplayer game. Here you team up with other players to defeat the enemies together. On the other hand, you also fight against other players by assembling armies and leading them into battle.
However, the tower defense principle mixed with action remains. And the humor, which arises from the often exaggerated effects of the traps and the comic graphics, is also present in the online version.
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Why is the game being discontinued? The developers at Robot Entertainment announce that simply not enough players were interested in Orcs Must Die! Unchained. The low player count is insufficient to cover the costs associated with operating the game. On Steamcharts, you can clearly see that the player numbers are very low.
When will the servers be shut down? The end of the game and of Hero Academy 1 and 2 will take place on April 8th. All player data will then be deleted.
What will happen to the developers? Robot Entertainment explains that two new games are in the works, which will be announced later this year. The team does not want to disclose what they are about yet.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, there is a seemingly harmless emote that is currently popular among various professionals. With it, you can dodge like in the movie “The Matrix”.
Which emote is it? The emote in question is called “Shaolin Sit Up” and is basically a simple, green emote for 200 V-Bucks (2 Euros) from the Fortnite shop.
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It causes your character to fall backwards, only to rise up again via a Kick-Up and then remain in a meditation pose.
An emote with added value
Why is the emote so good? The emote itself is just a nice gag and not particularly exciting compared to many other, even funnier emotes. However, the Shaolin Sit Up has another effect that can be a matter of life and death in certain situations.
When your hero performs the emote and falls backwards, he actually lies on the ground for a short while and cannot be hit if the opponent was just aiming for your chest. The bullets whiz around your hero, and your opponent is likely to look quite foolish.
This move strongly resembles the iconic “Matrix Dodge” from the movie “The Matrix,” where the heroes also dodge bullets in a spectacular manner.
Emote causes nasty surprise in build fights
This is how the “Matrix Dodge” works: The Matrix Dodge is particularly relevant in building fights, where the goal is to gain control over the central wall. Whoever controls the wall can insert a window and shoot the opponent.
But imagine the opponent suddenly performs such a “Matrix Dodge” when you are just controlling the window. He won’t be hit, stands back up immediately, and knocks you away while you are still trying to figure out what the hell just happened.
You can see what such a stunt looks like in action in the embedded video below. You need very good timing to execute the dodge in time and thus avoid attacks.
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In the past, there have been many instances of emotes being used for unintended purposes. These include the T-Pose of the Scarecrow or the Legendary Statue Kill.
With a new system, the developers of the MMORPG Star Trek Online create an incentive to further improve characters beyond level 60.
If you no longer feel the urge to play Star Trek Online starting from level 60, then the new “Personal Tasks” system comes in handy.
More Tasks for High-Level Players
What was the problem? Eventually, even in a vast MMORPG, you see everything and complete all tasks. The character has reached the maximum level and there are simply no more challenges. Then the game loses its appeal. The developers want to keep the fans engaged, as an online game thrives on having as many players as possible.
What’s new? Cryptic Studios have recognized the problem in Star Trek Online and will soon introduce “Personal Tasks.” This is a new, account-wide progress system for Captains. With the system, you can unlock account-wide attribute increases through daily tasks.
You can expect new tasks every day in three difficulty levels.
The tasks are unique to the entire account.
They are small missions that can be easily completed alongside other activities.
Completing a task rewards you with experience and additional rewards.
If you’ve collected enough EXP, you’ll earn a Personal Task Point.
Each Personal Task Point allows you to choose from three random attribute increases.
Each attribute, such as critical hit chance or damage resistance, can be increased multiple times.
The attribute increases apply account-wide and therefore also to characters that do not yet have access to Personal Tasks.
Get the Rewards
What other rewards are there? When you complete your Personal Task, you will receive a reward box. This can contain the following:
Experience for Personal Tasks (scales with difficulty)
Normal experience (scales with difficulty)
Task box with 1 (Easy), 2 (Medium), or 5 (Hard) of the following randomly selected rewards (prizes may repeat):
It is worthwhile for all veterans who have already reached the highest level to play again, as there is finally something new to do.
The new Personal Task system does not replace the existing server-wide task system. The new feature will be introduced with the 9th Anniversary Update of the MMORPG Star Trek Online, which is set to be released later this month. A recent update introduced content from the “Age of Discovery” from the Netflix series Star Trek Discovery.
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For the PC version of the god MMORPG Skyforge, there is a new class called Soundweaver. To help you get started, we have 200 codes with the new hero and other goodies for you.
What can you win? Publisher My.com has provided us with codes for the new Heavy Metal Bard class “Soundweaver” in Skyforge. This will give you the class in the PC version of the game immediately, and you won’t have to unlock it through gameplay. Additionally, the package includes three days of premium playtime with all associated benefits.
We have 200 codes for the PC. Each key is worth 15 euros.
Contest for Soundweaver Quickplay Packs (PC)
How can you participate in the contest? If you want the new class, you just need to perform three actions in the embedded widget below. The system will then generate a code for you. The codes will be activated in the profile area.
But beware, this only works as long as the stock of 200 codes lasts. First come, first served. The legal process is excluded, and only one code can be drawn per participant. Good luck!
How long are the codes valid? You can redeem your code for the Soundweaver only until January 31, 2019. So hurry up.
The Niobe Lab, another content from the Black Armory, is live in Destiny 2 and is causing heated debates within the community with its complex puzzle. What is going on?
In Destiny 2, with the Weekly Reset on January 8, the Niobe Lab started as announced. However, there was a catch with the new content. To successfully complete the event and thus unlock the fourth and final forge of the Black Armory, Bergusia, a complex puzzle must be solved.
That’s why the Niobe Lab is being discussed controversially
Here’s how the Niobe Lab started: The puzzle that comes with the Niobe Lab was an unexpected twist. Many fans expected a kind of dungeon activity or a mission. However, upon the release of the new content, Bungie announced the puzzle that must be solved.
What is the problem with the Niobe Lab? Nevertheless, many eager players set out to try to unveil the secret. However, after more than 12 hours, the initial excitement has waned and frustration is increasingly spreading among the fans.
A major problem of the Niobe Lab is the complexity of the puzzle. While Guardians progress through now 6 levels of the “Niobe’s Torment” mission, they must decipher certain messages and enter codes to reach the next level. Many of these codes are complexly encrypted and require additional information that is not present in the game.
How is the community involved? If you are not among the most passionate puzzle solvers in the community like Datto, Teawrex, Esoterickk, or Gladd, you can hardly engage with this complex riddle and correspondingly contribute little or nothing at all. The riddle clearly targets the brightest minds in the community, but even they are slowly becoming frustrated with the puzzle and losing interest.
And for the rest, which feels like 99% of the players, there is nothing left to do but wait for the riddle to be solved and play old content in the meantime.
The riddle itself would probably not be nearly as problematic if it did not exclude players from the new content they have paid for. Many Guardians assumed that they would be able to dive into the new content directly with the reset. However, this was not the case. Solving the riddle is mandatory to unlock the new Bergusia forge – even if you are not interested in the puzzle.
The community enjoys puzzling along: Generally, puzzles and mysteries are very popular in Destiny. And this is not the first time players have to solve a riddle in Destiny. However, it is the first time a riddle completely excludes players from new content.
The Black Spindle, the Outbreak Prime, the Whisper of the Worm, the Shattered Throne – all these riddles came at a time when players had plenty of other fresh content to enjoy. However, the Niobe Lab and the forges are currently the only new content announced for yesterday, and players cannot access it, as the still unsolved puzzle is keeping them away.
This is how the riddle divides the fans: Currently, discussions are not just focused on trying to solve the puzzle on Reddit but also heating up discussions around it. There are numerous fans who defend the riddle and remind that the community has wished for more mysteries and puzzles for Destiny 2. Bungie is now delivering this.
However, the vast majority of fans feel that Bungie has gone too far this time. The Niobe Labs were announced as a content drop, and most expected to be able to jump right into the new content. Now, 99% of players have to wait until the smartest minds solve the riddle before they can finally play something new. Most had envisioned it differently and are far from happy with the situation.
What do you think of the riddle? A cool event that is unfairly criticized, or has Bungie chosen the wrong approach this time?
In Destiny 2, players can farm God Rolls of certain weapons again since the “Black Armory” DLC. However, this proves to be a time-consuming affair. The hunt for the perfect weapons takes hours.
These are God Rolls: The weapons in Destiny are always the same – but they can drop with different “Perks”, changing the weapon’s abilities and the way you play it slightly.
A weapon referred to as a “God-Roll” already in Destiny 1 features an optimal perk configuration. Especially important are “synergy effects”.
For example, the new pulse rifle “Hochofen” is considered a God Roll if it has both: Feeding Frenzy (faster reload after kills) and Rampage (more damage after kills).
The “exact” God Roll is discussed by experts and is sometimes a matter of faith.
This is how God Rolls used to be: In Destiny 1, many weapons had such “God Rolls”. Back then, some God Roll weapons could be specifically farmed, for example in Iron Banner or during certain Strikes.
The object of desire in Destiny 1: The Imago Loop
Players spent hours farming the perfect “Fakebringer”, a special Imago Loop, or chasing after other weapons. They brought the crucial points of effectiveness to stand out from others. At least the hunters of the perfect weapon believed that.
This is how it was all the time in Destiny 2: In Destiny 2, Bungie eliminated random perk combinations for a long time. Only with “Forsaken” did the random rolls return.
But even then, there was rarely a hunt for the God Roll, as weapons no longer dropped as predictably as before. Instead, players hunted for “Curated Rolls” that dropped from certain activities: these are special versions of weapons that come with a fixed perk combination selected by Bungie, and at Masterwork level 10.
This is how God Rolls are back: With the “Black Armory” DLC, the forges came to Destiny 2, bringing back God Rolls. Here, individual weapon types can be specifically farmed.
You can get a weapon form from Ada-1 and receive the weapon with a random roll by completing a forge multiple times.
On websites like light.gg, players examine carefully which “roll” their weapons can have and try to hunt it down specifically.
140 Hours for a Real Chance at the God Roll
This is how elaborate the hunt is: On reddit, a user writes that he was on the hunt for the God Roll of “Kindled Orchid”, a legendary hand cannon.
He had set his mind that the weapon needed the perk combination Rampage/Kill Clip/Drop Mag. So a God Roll with even 3 hits on the perks.
Just a selection of the failed attempts to hunt for the God Roll
The chance of getting just the first 2 perks stands at 1:42. Thus, you would need 42 runs to statistically “likely” get a weapon with these perks.
You need three runs through the forge to complete a weapon form with all side steps and in such a way that you can pick up the next form right away. It takes about 25 minutes with trips back to the tower, explains the diligent Guardian.
That would be 1050 minutes, or 17.5 hours, to have a higher chance of getting the weapon with 2 perks than to not get it in the form.
But if you want to hit all 3 perks, you’re already looking at a chance of 1:336. So 8400 minutes or about 140 hours.
The user on reddit got lucky. Already after his 83rd attempt, he got the hand cannon of his dreams. According to his calculations, that’s about 34.5 hours and thus almost the entire reset.
This exotic ship appears after the 100th time you forge a weapon, says the Redditor.
This is how Guardians react: They expressly praise the hunter of the perfect weapon for his ambition.
The PvP system is currently an important part of Pokémon GO. The rewards are very good, and you should fight daily.
Anyone who loves Trainer battles surely fights daily against friends and the Team Leaders. But even players who are not convinced by this mode should fight daily.
The rewards in PvP are very good, and now there is another item as a reward in Trainer battles. We will reveal to you why you should participate in the battle mode every day and why the items are worth it.
That’s why the rewards are so good: Especially the Sinnoh Stone is a good item. With this evolution item, you can currently evolve eleven Pokémon, and just completing the PokéDex should be an incentive to fight.
But Stardust and Rare Candies are also good rewards. There is hardly an easier way to get Rare Candies from the couch.
That’s why you should save Sinnoh Stones: If your PokéDex is already complete, you should continue to collect Sinnoh Stones. It is very likely that the evolutions of Generation 4, which are still missing, can only be evolved with the Sinnoh Stone. This has also been the case so far.
Evolutions like Mamoswine or Tangrowth are particularly strong and should therefore be developed as quickly as possible. It would be frustrating if you only started collecting Sinnoh Stones again later.
That’s how Trainer battles are fun: Besides all the rewards you get, you shouldn’t forget the fun. You can try out new Pokémon in PvP without wasting a potion and also compete with your friends.
The field research in January and February is more popular than ever. We will tell you why:
The “PS Plus” members in the Asian region are getting The Division for free in January 2019. The rest of the world feels that they are getting preferential treatment.
Every month, PS Plus members receive free games to download. The games vary by region. This time, Asian players are in luck as they receive The Division from Ubisoft.
Many players from Europe and America are now disappointed with the selection of games available to them. But are we really worse off than the Asians?
These are the games Asia and Europe get on PS Plus in January 2019
There are some differences between the free games in Asia and Europe. While Europeans have a wide selection of games, the Asian market receives only two major games along with themes and soundtracks to download.
This is the crux: Some European players feel that they do not have a comparable substitute for The Division with Portal Knights. Other players say they prefer quantity and are more satisfied with the six free games than with two top titles.
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This is what players are saying: On Reddit, this topic is hotly debated. User KXG912 writes: “Man, Asia has now had two good months in a row!” In December, players in Asia received God Eater and Gravity Rush.
Other players even go further and want to get an Asian PS Plus account: “Can we download the PS Plus from Asia?” asks user Schervatsky.
On MeinMMO, user Vesuk painted a similar picture: “The crazy part is that we get Portal Knights and they get The Division.”
The Division 2 has already been announced for March 15, 2019. You can find out how the second part differs from its predecessor here:
The developers of Anthem reveal some details about the game’s endgame. One variant will be the “Contracts.”
Although Anthem will be released next month, many details are still not publicly available. It seems that significant information will only come with the “VIP Access Demo” at the end of January. However, even beforehand, the developers continue to give small hints about the game and what various content will look like. One of the endgame contents will probably be “Contracts”.
What are Contracts? Contracts (“Contracts”) and especially their “legendary” variant are endgame content of Anthem. They are particularly difficult tasks that are said to be “repeatable, dynamic, and really hard.” The principle strongly resembles repeatable quests with good rewards.
What does “dynamic” mean? There is no specific information about this yet. Nevertheless, it seems that the missions will play out a little differently each time and demand different objectives.
It is conceivable that for a mission one might have to capture a specific Fortress or eliminate a targeted number of enemies. What exactly Michael Gamble means by “dynamic” will likely only be found out in a few weeks.
Practice Contracts: Before the legendary Contracts, there will be “normal” Contracts which will be significantly easier to achieve. These are primarily designed to “train” players so they have a taste of what awaits them in the endgame.
Are you excited about Anthem already? Or would you rather wait for the demo and the first tests to form an opinion?
In recent days, there have been sporadic bits of information, but also evasion from the developers:
This is what players say: On December 26th, a thread on Reddit addressed this problem. This package targets parents who have no idea, and is misleading advertising.
Many agree with the statement, who also have a problem with the label “Full Game.”
This is how Epic responds: Under the thread and in a separate Reddit announcement, Epic, the developer of Fortnite, has indeed responded. They agree with the criticism.
They state that the message on the bundle is unclear. They will now identify the accounts that purchased the bundle and retrospectively grant them access to “Save the World.” They will also ensure that everyone who purchases the bundle in the future gets access to “Fortnite: Save the World.”
Anyone who already owns “Save the World” when purchasing the Eon Bundle will receive an additional 2000 V-Bucks.
They plan to start these refunds next week when everyone is back in the office for the new year.
When will the compensations come?
Update 9.1.: It is now known (via reddit) when the compensations are expected to be issued. Epic will begin processing the refunds with Update 7.20.
This is likely to happen on Tuesday, January 15th. However, the patch may also be delayed – as is usual with Fortnite.
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They plan to start these refunds next week when everyone is back in the office for the new year.
When will the compensations come?
Update 9.1.: It is now known (via reddit) when the compensations are expected to be issued. Epic will begin processing the refunds with Update 7.20.
This is likely to happen on Tuesday, January 15th. However, the patch may also be delayed – as is usual with Fortnite.
This is how you stay updated on Fortnite: For even more news, stories, and guides about Fortnite, check out our Facebook page, which focuses solely on Fortnite and its offshoot Battle Royale!
Microsoft is advertising a game here that everyone can download for free, but there is also a paid version available.
This is what players say: On December 26th, a thread on Reddit addressed this problem. This package targets parents who have no idea, and is misleading advertising.
Many agree with the statement, who also have a problem with the label “Full Game.”
This is how Epic responds: Under the thread and in a separate Reddit announcement, Epic, the developer of Fortnite, has indeed responded. They agree with the criticism.
They state that the message on the bundle is unclear. They will now identify the accounts that purchased the bundle and retrospectively grant them access to “Save the World.” They will also ensure that everyone who purchases the bundle in the future gets access to “Fortnite: Save the World.”
Anyone who already owns “Save the World” when purchasing the Eon Bundle will receive an additional 2000 V-Bucks.
They plan to start these refunds next week when everyone is back in the office for the new year.
When will the compensations come?
Update 9.1.: It is now known (via reddit) when the compensations are expected to be issued. Epic will begin processing the refunds with Update 7.20.
This is likely to happen on Tuesday, January 15th. However, the patch may also be delayed – as is usual with Fortnite.
This is how you stay updated on Fortnite: For even more news, stories, and guides about Fortnite, check out our Facebook page, which focuses solely on Fortnite and its offshoot Battle Royale!
In Fortnite there is an Xbox One S bundle with exclusive skins for buyers. However, the bundle advertises in a way that makes players upset and feel cheated. Now even Epic has intervened and is being generous. Refunds are expected to come with Update 7.20.
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What is the problem? The problem is the label “Fortnite – Full Game.” Because with “Full Game,” players associate the ability to play Fortnite: Save the World, the paid PvE part of Fortnite. However, the bundle only includes a download code for “Fortnite: Battle Royale.”
This is likely to happen on Tuesday, January 15th. However, the patch may also be delayed – as is usual with Fortnite.
This is how you stay updated on Fortnite: For even more news, stories, and guides about Fortnite, check out our Facebook page, which focuses solely on Fortnite and its offshoot Battle Royale!
They plan to start these refunds next week when everyone is back in the office for the new year.
When will the compensations come?
Update 9.1.: It is now known (via reddit) when the compensations are expected to be issued. Epic will begin processing the refunds with Update 7.20.
This is likely to happen on Tuesday, January 15th. However, the patch may also be delayed – as is usual with Fortnite.
This is how you stay updated on Fortnite: For even more news, stories, and guides about Fortnite, check out our Facebook page, which focuses solely on Fortnite and its offshoot Battle Royale!
Microsoft is advertising a game here that everyone can download for free, but there is also a paid version available.
This is what players say: On December 26th, a thread on Reddit addressed this problem. This package targets parents who have no idea, and is misleading advertising.
Many agree with the statement, who also have a problem with the label “Full Game.”
This is how Epic responds: Under the thread and in a separate Reddit announcement, Epic, the developer of Fortnite, has indeed responded. They agree with the criticism.
They state that the message on the bundle is unclear. They will now identify the accounts that purchased the bundle and retrospectively grant them access to “Save the World.” They will also ensure that everyone who purchases the bundle in the future gets access to “Fortnite: Save the World.”
Anyone who already owns “Save the World” when purchasing the Eon Bundle will receive an additional 2000 V-Bucks.
They plan to start these refunds next week when everyone is back in the office for the new year.
When will the compensations come?
Update 9.1.: It is now known (via reddit) when the compensations are expected to be issued. Epic will begin processing the refunds with Update 7.20.
This is likely to happen on Tuesday, January 15th. However, the patch may also be delayed – as is usual with Fortnite.
This is how you stay updated on Fortnite: For even more news, stories, and guides about Fortnite, check out our Facebook page, which focuses solely on Fortnite and its offshoot Battle Royale!
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A new patch for Dead by Daylight is currently being tested. The changes are likely to please killers as the worst perk in the game is significantly better.
Between the major chapters that include new killers, survivors, and a map, the developers of Dead by Daylight always release a “balance patch” to address any issues. This time, the worst perk in the game will finally be made useful.
The worst perk in Dead by Daylight: Since the introduction of the SAW killer “The Pig,” the perk Surveillance has been ridiculed. No wonder, as it is extraordinarily bad. In its current form, it shows the last three damaged (i.e., “kicked”) generators with a white aura for 16 seconds. The idea was for the killer to notice the color change when a generator switches from “white” to “red” prematurely – an indication that survivors are nearby.
However, the perk did not provide an audio signal, and as a killer, one had to remember the order in which one damaged the generators. The perk was hardly ever used and has become a meme for a “wasted perk slot.” However, this is likely to change soon.
This is how the new Surveillance will be: With the patch, the developers will change Surveillance as follows:
All generators start under the effect of “Surveillance”.
Damaged generators will be displayed with a white aura.
Once generators are no longer damaged, they will be displayed with a yellow aura for 8/12/16 seconds.
The killer can hear for an additional 8 meters when a generator is being repaired.
This should make Surveillance a solid “tracking” perk to locate the survivors early on. Especially stealth killers, like The Pig, Michael Myers, or The Spirit should benefit from this.
Further adjustments for killer perks: In addition to Surveillance, there are a few other changes to the killer perks worth mentioning:
Blood Warden (Nightmare perk) now indicates how long the exit gates will remain closed for the survivors.
Iron Maiden (Legion perk) now shows survivors who have just exited a locker for only 3 seconds (previously 4 seconds).
Spies from the Shadows (neutral perk) now works with 100% probability (previously 75%). The range has been increased from 16/24/36 meters to 32/40/48 meters. Additionally, the sound alert now shows a crow, allowing the killer to recognize the source of the sound.
You can find the complete preliminary patch notes as usual in our sources.
Please consider that the changes are still from the PTR. They may change before the release in a few weeks.
The next patch of World of Warcraft will soon be deployed on the PTR. We will tell you what is in the next update of WoW.
The Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance has only been active in World of Warcraft for a few weeks, but Blizzard is already hard at work on the next update. It will be tested over the coming weeks.
This is in Patch 8.1.5: As usual, the x.x.5 patches are rather small patches that bring only a little new content and mainly implement a lot of “little things” into the game or make improvements to existing systems. This is largely also the case with 8.1.5. Confirmed content includes:
Kul Tirans as a new allied race are playable
Zandalari trolls as a new allied race are playable
Naga invasions with the associated world quests
New portal rooms in the capitals of both factions (Stormwind and Orgrimmar)
A new chapter of “Leash on Raid”
Visual upgrades for Warsong Gulch and Arathi Basin
Many contents will come staggered to the PTR: Some contents will only be unlocked in the coming weeks on the PTR when new versions of the PTR are active. These include:
New quests of the war campaign
New quests for Magni, Hati (former hunter pet) and all eight crafting professions
Timewalking “Warlords of Draenor”
New Brawl mode “Arathi against NPCs”
Wintergrasp as a new epic battleground
The latest update for the Brawler’s Guild
A new roller coaster at the Darkmoon Faire
New micro-holidays and updates for Children’s Week
Not all contents are for the patch: Aside from the features mentioned above, Blizzard warns, however, that not all contents of the patch should be considered fixed. It is guaranteed that there will be some data on features, such as the return of Ashran as an epic battleground, that will be released in a later patch.
Are you already looking forward to the small patch 8.1.5? Which feature excites you the most? Or are you just eagerly looking at the next major patch, 8.2 Rise of Azshara, which finally integrates the Naga more?
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For Overwatch, there is a surprising update: Ana’s Bastet Challenge. With the limited-time event, you can unlock an epic Bastet skin for the support hero.
What kind of event is this? Blizzard has already announced that there will be a surprise soon. What the surprise would be and when it would come was unknown.
A challenge related to the new short story “Bastet” was suddenly launched in Overwatch. In the story, Ana and Soldier 76 meet and talk about their past.
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How to win rewards while watching Twitch: You can also grab some Bastet-style Twitch drops by watching selected Twitch channels. The complete list of participating streamers can be found on the official PlayOverwatch by Blizzard.
Note that your Blizzard account must be linked to your Twitch account to receive the loot.
Controversy over the Bastet short story: The story is currently being discussed in the Overwatch community. Bastet revealed that Soldier 76 is homosexual.
It had been known for some time that besides Tracer, there are other homosexual characters in Overwatch. With Soldier 76 being revealed, there’s another one. You can find the details here:
