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.
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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!
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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:
In Destiny 2, players log in to find the Niobe Labs, but they are not marked on the map. Instead, the Twitter account of Bungie reports: This is a puzzle. Guardians are now hoping for the super brains of the Destiny community. They are supposed to open the Bergusia Forge.
What did the players think? The Guardians of Destiny 2 had already polished and loaded their weapons. They bared their teeth when the Weekly Reset started at 6:00 PM. They logged in hoping to find a marker on the map of Destiny 2.
The marker would basically say: “Here are the Niobe Labs. Please come here, take out 1000 aliens and turn everything into rubble and ashes, just like you are used to. Then you will get your cool exotic hand cannon.” At least that’s what was thought.
This is how it really was: Nothing happened on the map. However, the news from Bungie came over Twitter:
“The Niobe Lab is waiting to be discovered. It is a puzzle that someone needs to solve. Once the first fire team completes the Niobe Lab, Bergusia, the last forge, will open for everyone.
Watch the best and brightest as they solve the puzzle.” To this, they link the symbol we have embedded in the title image.
Twitch shall do it
Here’s what happens next: Bungie then links to Twitch with the idea that the cleverest players will surely be on it. The current top streamers in Destiny include
KingGothalion
xGladd
Teawrex
Datto
SayNoToRage
ProfessorBroman
Gigz
and our friend NexxossGaming. We embed NexxossGaming’s stream here for you:
https://www.twitch.tv/nexxossgaming
Curious to see when the first super team solves the task.
Where do you stand right now? Currently, it is known where the Niobe Labs are located. In the outer areas of the European Dead Zone, beyond a bridge. There are also Fallen, more bridges, a puzzle room, and more.
In the Destiny special forum “RaidSecrets”, they are discussing the puzzle right now. There are supposedly symbols that can only be seen with the machine gun Hammerhead, and other things only with a bow or a sniper rifle, also weapons from the Black Armory.
We will report on MeinMMO when the first teams have solved this difficult task for you, so you can go in and take out all the aliens.
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The Team of the Year in the FUT mode of FIFA 19 has been announced recently. Last, the three forwards were available in the packs for 24 hours. Now today, on January 8th, it is time for the midfielders.
These midfielders are available in the packs starting today
Which players are coming today? On January 8th, from 7 PM for 24 hours the three midfielders from the TOTY will be available in the packs. These are the players:
De Bruyne (Manchester City)
Kante (Chelsea FC)
Modric (Real Madrid)
On January 9th, the defenders + goalkeeper will be released. After that, the entire TOTY will be available in the packs.
A new update brings players in GTA Online futuristic weapons. Two new laser weapons are now available. Many players, however, would prefer new content for Red Dead Redemption 2 from Rockstar.
These two weapons are atypical for GTA Online: In the latest update, you have the opportunity to acquire the Hellbringer and the Widowmaker. The two firearms are laser weapons that have an infinite magazine.
In addition to the new weapons, you now also receive double money and RP for certain modes in GTA Online.
These laser weapons are waiting for you
What kind of weapons are these? The Hellbringer and Widowmaker come from the Republican Space Ranger Edition and fire laser beams. You can obtain them exclusively at Ammu-Nation.
What do the weapons cost? To afford the laser rounds, you need to reach deep into your pockets. The Widowmaker alone costs 499,000 dollars. The advantage is that you don’t have to buy ammunition, as it includes an infinite magazine.
The laser weapons are viewed rather critically; they apparently deal too little damage to players. Furthermore, they are now compared to the laser weapons in GTA 5 with Saints Row 4.
Some players feel that the sci-fi direction of GTA Online strays too far from the original game concept.
These bonuses are available: In addition to the new weapons, you can also enjoy some bonuses in GTA Online. In the following modes of the Arena War series, you will receive double money and double RP:
Hasta La Vista
Vehicle Vendetta
Vespucci Job
Additionally, you will receive double money from all sale missions in Bikers. This will help you acquire the new weapons faster.
These discounts are waiting for you: In addition to the bonuses, you also receive numerous discounts on biker businesses, vehicles, and facilities. Here is the complete list of discounts:
Biker Businesses – 35% discount
Bases – 30% discount
Grotti X80 Proto – 35% discount
Mammoth Hydra – 35% discount
Nagasaki Shotaro – 35% discount
Weeny Issi Classic – 35% discount
Dewbauchee Vagner – 30% discount
Mammoth Thruster – 30% discount
Mammoth Avenger – 35% discount
Ocelot Stromberg – 30% discount
Pegassi Zentorno – 30% discount
How long does the event last? You will receive the discounts and bonuses until January 14.
In addition to the new weapons, you also have the chance to acquire a new sports car. We present it to you:
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, there is a new weapon in the game. The suppressed sniper rifle is here, and first players have already enjoyed using the weapon.
What can the new rifle do? The suppressed sniper rifle has been in the game since the update for patch 7.10. It is essentially a bolt-action sniper rifle with a suppressor.
Thus, it deals somewhat less damage than the comparable original. The epic version deals 100 damage, while the legendary version deals 105 points of damage.
The bolt-action rifle scores 100 and 116 points of damage in this category. However, even the suppressed version is still enough to take out an unprotected opponent with a single shot.
The new rifle in action
This is how the new sniper plays: The rifle has not been in the game for long, yet players have already been able to enjoy using the weapon. You can see what the new weapon can do in a video compilation.
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The new rifle is precise and deadly. The players in the video can, as usual, take out opponents with a single well-placed shot. Additionally, the rifle cannot be heard.
This is the major advantage of the rifle: In a battle, the player misses an opponent who is standing on a rooftop. If a regular rifle had been used, the shot would have alerted the opponent, and he would have immediately built a stronghold. However, here he remains unsuspecting and is shot in the second attempt.
It seems that the new rifle is a strong addition to the arsenal in Fortnite and offers a lot of enjoyment for snipers. On the other hand, the weapon could also cause a lot of frustration when being shot from behind by virtually “invisible” bush campers.
What do you think? Have you tested the new rifle and do you find it too strong, just right, or rather silly?
In an open letter, the Executive Producer of Black Desert addressed all players. What can fans expect in 2019 in the sandbox MMO?
Black Desert has been playable in Europe and America for 34 months. During this time, new content has been regularly released. The MMO has been expanded with brand new classes, such as the Lahn or the Archer.
New area expansions, such as Drieghan or Kamasilve brought fresh air for players who did not want to start a new class.
Then, at the end of 2018, the major update Black Desert Remastered was released, which should ensure that the online game looks good in the future. The MMO itself impresses with outstanding graphics.
However, in addition to new content, quite complicated game systems have also accumulated, which can overwhelm new players. Perhaps also because Black Desert is coming to Xbox One in March, new features have been announced to make Black Desert more accessible for all players.
Black Desert wants to become more accessible
This is how Black Desert makes enhancement values transparent: If players want to upgrade their gear to the maximum level in Black Desert, they need many expensive items and a fair amount of luck. However, there is always a high chance that upgrades will fail.
In the event of a failure, the equipment is downgraded to the next lower level. So if you want to upgrade an item from level 19 to level 20, your item will be reset to level 18 in case of failure.
How likely an enhancement is, is not immediately apparent. There is a discrepancy between experienced and new players who cannot assess whether the action will succeed. Therefore, Black Desert aims to disclose the enhancement probability in the future.
This is how the tutorial should improve: Many game mechanics in Black Desert appear complicated at first glance. Although there are already videos introducing the individual systems, many players still have issues.
Therefore, Black Desert wants to make Life Skills simpler and more direct in 2019. New players will no longer have to spend a lot of time getting into the game.
These new features are available for PvP fans
This is how guilds can soon conquer land: In the future, a new mode called Territory War will be introduced. Players from large guilds will join forces with other guilds to either ally with the land of Calpheon or Valencia and go to war for it.
In addition, the way PvP in guilds works will be revised. Until now, players had to join a stronger guild to advance in PvP. However, in 2019, an update will come that allows these players to be hired as mercenaries by more powerful guilds.
This way, guilds can always fill their ranks 100% in guild wars, and mercenaries will receive some silver and the opportunity to participate in major battles.
Black Desert gets Battle Royale: A new game mode will also be introduced in Black Desert in 2019. In the Shadow Arena, players fight to be the last survivor. Players start as Schwarzgeist and must take over roaming heroes to have a chance at victory.
All players start with the same starting equipment, so it relies more on gameplay skills and less on the gear of individual players. The mode could especially convince many players who have been hesitant about PvP to compete with others.
Black Desert overhauls the market
The future promises fewer market restrictions: Those who want to sell something in Black Desert do so through the in-game market. There, you can list items and sell them to willing buyers. The problem: The minimum and maximum prices are sometimes set very tightly.
A completely new marketplace will solve this problem by significantly increasing the minimum and maximum prices. Players will also be able to see items with strong price fluctuations, which should prevent price manipulation.
In the future, players will also have the option to access the market via a smartphone app or browser.
This is how Black Desert should be worthwhile for all player types: If you want to be among the strongest in Black Desert, you need a lot of the in-game currency silver. Therefore, many players engage in activities that yield the most silver in the shortest time. Other activities are undertaken much less frequently.
Therefore, Black Desert developer Pearl Abyss wants to ensure in 2019 that previously less attractive activities, such as fishing, exploring, or cooking, become more viable. Players should be able to progress regardless of what they do.
In Destiny 2, today, January 8, is the Weekly Reset. The Niobe Labs are now live. Additionally, there are new activities and challenges for the Guardians. What are this time the Nightfall Strikes? And where can one find the Flashpoint?
What does the new week hold for the Guardians? With today’s weekly reset, the Niobe Labs of the “Black Armory” DLC are starting. Initially, many fans thought the Niobe Labs were the fourth forge of the Black Armory or some kind of Dungeon activity in the style of the Shattered Throne.
However, as Bungie recently confirmed, it is not a dungeon but a kind of event that is supposed to lead the Guardians to the fourth and final forge. Once the associated puzzle has been solved, the Bergusia Forge is then supposed to be unlocked for all.
The studio did not reveal more details but refers to Twitch, where numerous streamers and representatives of the Destiny community are working to solve the puzzle.
Furthermore, the Cursed Thrall is entering its third cycle week in the Dreaming City. So, you have the opportunity to tackle the Shattered Throne and secure the exotic bow Wish-Ender .
Also, those who still need the Service Violation quest can be happy. The chance of encountering the special Acolyte is greatest this week.
Nightfall Strikes starting on 01/08 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
This week, you have the choice between the following Nightfall Strikes:
The Corrupted
The Pyramidion
Will of the Thousands
A power level of 540 is recommended for the Nightfall Strikes. Individual adjustments to the modifiers are possible with the challenge card. The gear is locked during the Nightfalls, by the way.
You find the Flashpoint on Mercury. There is also a heroic adventure there that drops a Powerful Engram.
With Ikora Rey you must successfully complete a total of 20 bounties, for which you will be rewarded with a Powerful reward at the end.
With Hawthorne you must gather 5,000 XP for your clan. The reward: Powerful loot. Clans also have the option of securing the weekly raid challenges “Endless Battle” and “Stay Tuned”. In case of success, there is also a Powerful reward for each.
With the Drifter there’s the weekly bounty “Get on with it.” Again, a Powerful reward is waiting at the end.
Ada-1 offers the following powerful weapon crafts for the forges this week:
Auto Rifle
Bow
Hand Cannon
Petra Venj can be found in the Rheasilvia area of the Dreaming City. There you will receive a mission that is rewarded with Powerful loot. For mastering the Ascendant challenge and the 8 daily bounties, there are two additional Powerful rewards. Currently, the 1st Ascendant Challenge is active.
Spider offers the bounty “Silent Reaper“. You will receive Powerful loot at the end.
The Loadout for the Prestige Raid sectors includes:
a kinetic shotgun
an auto rifle in the energy slot
a rocket launcher as a power weapon
The modifier Gladiator is active
You will find the Raid Challenge this week in the Gardens of Desire.
In the Eververse you will find among other things:
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The new champion for LoL (League of Legends) in 2019 is Sylas. He is a mage and has now been introduced in the trailer. The special thing: The new hero can copy the ultimates of other champions. He apparently even adapts “weak ultimates”. The LoL community is already discussing this intensively.
What is new? A few days ago, the developers of League of Legends hinted at the new hero for 2019. However, only with abstract images.
Now the first trailer for Sylas has been released. It gives insight into the champion’s story. Additionally, important gameplay elements are showcased.
Apparently, Sylas can interact with and use the ultimate abilities of opponents.
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What does the trailer show? In the video, we see the already known golden chains again. Players saw these in the first teaser images of Sylas.
A few of Sylas’ skills are also demonstrated. An interesting aspect is the interaction with the ultimate abilities of his opponents. These also played an important role in the teaser images.
In the video, Sylas uses these ultimate attacks of his opponents. This works after he first catches the opponents with his heavy, golden chains. Whether this is a prerequisite or whether the chains are simply a CC tool is unclear. But with the golden chains, he apparently steals the ability of his opponents or copies it.
Whether he can only use the attack for a certain period of time or it is unknown.
Players have concerns about ultimate theft: On Reddit, players are excited. Player Solash1 writes: “ULTI THEFT CONFIRMED. ALERT LEVEL RED, ALERT LEVEL RED!”
Others still have concerns about the theft of ultimate abilities. Player BlueWaffleSandwich writes: “I can’t wait to pick Sylas as my first pick and then play against Karma, Nidalee, Elise, Heimerdinger, and Zoe.” The user points out that the theft may not be worth it there.
However, a Riot employee already intervenes in the discussion on Reddit. RiotEarthSlug writes that Sylas is primarily a counter-pick. His Karma, Nidalee, Elise, and Heimerdinger ultimates would be strong.
Sylas likely adapts the stolen ultimates
This is how Sylas’ ultimate works:
With Nidalee and Elise, he can transform into alternative forms like cat and spider and switch back to his form upon reactivation
With Karma and Heimerdinger, he can use the ultimate to cast one of their Q/W/E abilities once
If he steals the ultimate from Teemo and Corki, he receives a full charge of their ultimates. So 7 rockets from Corki or 3 mushrooms from Teemo
With Zoe’s ultimate, Sylas jumps forward and backward once
The Pokémon GO Community Day is coming in January 2019. We will show you which Karnimani are good and how Impergator performs in PvP.
On Saturday, January 12, the Community Day in Pokémon GO starts again. There you’ll have a chance to catch many Karnimani and learn a special move.
We will show you a list that details which Karnimani are good for PvP and reveal whether you have good chances with the evolution Impergator in Trainer Battles.
These Karnimani are good for PvP
A list has been created on Reddit showing how much CP a Karnimani needs to compete in the PvP leagues.
Which Karnimani are good for PvP? The three PvP Leagues have limits for Combat Points. For the Great League, Impergator must have under 1500 CP, for the Ultra League, it must have less than 2500 CP, and for the Master League, there is no CP limit.
The following CP must a Karnimani have:
For the Great League, it may reach a maximum of 586 CP
For the Ultra League, it may reach a maximum of 987 CP
All Karnimani with more CP will evolve into Impergator with over 2500 CP
Is the move for Impergator already known? Officially, Niantic has not yet announced which move Impergator can learn. However, it is expected to be Aqua Cannon. This move was already learned by Blastoise on the Squirtle Community Day.
Since both Venusaur and Meganium, as well as Charizard and Typhlosion were able to learn the same moves, it is likely that Blastoise and Impergator will also master the same move.
Is Impergator useful in PvP? If you enjoy playing in the lower leagues of PvP, you can’t go wrong with an Impergator. Especially if it can learn Aqua Cannon. This move is a powerful Water-type move and makes Blastoise a solid attacker in the Great and Ultra League.
When comparing Blastoise to Impergator, Impergator scores significantly better. It reaches much higher CP and its attack value is better. This value is crucial in PvP. Therefore, it is worth evolving an Impergator for the Great and Ultra Leagues. The candies should not be a problem on Community Day.
The YouTuber “Hong&Friends” also addressed the strength of Impergator with Aqua Cannon in his latest video and explains why you shouldn’t miss the Community Day:
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The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2019) is currently taking place in Las Vegas, showcasing a variety of innovations in the multimedia sector, along with some highlights specifically for gamers.
We have selected 5 announcements that we found to be the most interesting so far:
Nvidia presented a new mid-range graphics card, the GeForce RTX 2060, at the electronics show,
as well as the support for the image synchronization technology known as “Adaptive-Sync” by AMD, called “FreeSync”.
Meanwhile, Asus showcased the ROG Mothership, a visually unusual laptop variation for gamers, which is considered a bulky gaming counterpart to Microsoft’s Surface line.
Peripheral manufacturer Razer is meanwhile presenting its first gaming monitor, the Raptor 27, while the already introduced Big Format Gaming Displays (BFGD) are set to reach market readiness soon.
This is what the card can do: The GeForce RTX 2060 is said to operate at the performance level of the GTX 1070 Ti released at the end of 2017 and is claimed by the manufacturer to be, on average, 60 percent faster than its direct predecessor, the GTX 1060.
Who is this model suitable for? Nvidia markets the model for gaming at high graphics settings and high frame rates (60 fps) at Full HD resolution; however, the card can also handle WQHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels smoothly depending on the title.
With a recommended retail price of 369 euros, the model is not exactly inexpensive for entry-level, and the video memory of 6 GB is somewhat limited.
In the test:PCGamesHardware.de confirms that the RTX 2060 offers good performance regarding noise levels, power consumption, and more, but criticizes not only the somewhat high price but especially the VRAM, which is not always sufficient by today’s standards:
Anyone wishing to play in the high-end range without stuttering and visual artifacts should therefore consider an 8-gigabyte graphics card. Depending on the budget, a Radeon RX Vega 56, Vega 64, or GeForce RTX 2070 is recommended.
Meanwhile, it is expected that prices for the RTX 2060 may settle slightly lower after its market launch on January 15, with availability of various custom models. Moreover, it is rumored that a new graphics card generation from AMD called “Navi” will be launched in July this year.
“G-Sync Compatible” with “Adaptive-Sync”
What was G-Sync again? It is Nvidia’s proprietary image synchronization for its own graphics cards and monitors with a corresponding hardware module that dynamically matches the display’s refresh rate with the frame rate of games.
This results in a smoother gaming experience without tearing effects, which is qualitatively superior to the usual software solution “VSync”.
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What’s new? With the release of a new driver on January 15 coinciding with the launch of the GeForce RTX 2060, Nvidia will support the open standard “Adaptive-Sync” in addition to maintaining the existing G-Sync.
This will enable GeForce graphics cards to control the now widely used FreeSync monitors with variable refresh rates as G-Sync displays and theoretically benefit from the mentioned advantages. Nvidia calls this “G-Sync Compatible”.
There are two catches: According to Nvidia, of the 400 monitor models tested so far, only 12 from Acer, Asus, and BenQ have passed the test to work flawlessly with the proprietary technology.
For these models, the function is supposed to be automatically activated in the driver; in other cases, this must be done manually. Moreover, the feature will only be enabled for graphics cards from the GTX 1000 and RTX 2000 series.
Asus ROG Mothership
What makes the device special? The Asus ROG Mothership is positioned somewhere between a 2-in-1 convertible and a gaming laptop in terms of form factor.
It offers powerful hardware in a compact space, with an overclocked six-core Core i9-8950HK and Nvidia’s RTX 2080, as well as up to 64 GB of RAM. All of this is packed behind a 17.3-inch display with Full HD resolution and up to 144 Hz, along with G-Sync support.
Surface Pro for gamers? The Asus ROG Mothership has often been compared in the media to Microsoft’s premium tablet Surface Pro due to its form factor with powerful hardware, detachable keyboard, and display stand since its announcement.
However, compared to that, it does not offer a touch display, but does provide a significantly more powerful configuration. This will likely also affect the yet undisclosed price, which will typically be something only for the well-heeled enthusiasts. The market launch is expected in the second quarter.
Razer Raptor 27
This is what the model can do: Razer’s first gaming monitor “Raptor” features a 27-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels at a refresh rate of 144 Hz.
The IPS panel is designed for 10-bit HDR and is said to offer brightness up to 420 cd/m² (HDR400) as well as a contrast ratio of 1,000:1. The response time is specified as 4 milliseconds. It also supports AMD’s FreeSync and 95 percent of the DCI-P3 color space.
The monitor connects via HDMI 2.0a, DisplayPort 1.4, or optionally via USB Type-C in Alt Mode, allowing for the connection of devices such as the Razer Phone. Additionally, there is a USB hub with two USB 3.0 ports and a 3.5mm audio jack.
What makes the monitor special? First and foremost, the unusual housing design with a lit stand, along with Chroma synchronization for compatible devices, a panel that tilts 90 degrees, and the green flat ribbon cables.
Whether the image quality will also be convincing, however, will have to be determined in tests when the model is released at a yet unspecified time. Price point: Also quite high at 700 US dollars.
Big Format Gaming Displays
Giant monitor instead of TV: To enhance the gaming experience, Nvidia, together with several OEMs, created the “Big Format Gaming Displays” (BFGD) that aim to provide better picture quality on large screens than ordinary televisions.
These were already announced last year but have not yet hit the market. Now, with the Omen X Emperium 65 from HP, they are expected to launch in the USA at the end of February and in March here.
What are the advantages? The “Big Format Gaming Displays” are expected to appeal to gamers, especially with extremely low latency and good display quality compared to conventional televisions, but they do not offer a TV tuner.
On the plus side, the Omen X Emperium 65 boasts:
A 64.5-inch LCD panel (AMVA) with 3840 x 2160 pixels
A native refresh rate of 120 Hz (144 Hz via overclocking)
Local dimming with 384 LED zones and Quantum Dot technology
G-Sync HDR and support for HDR1000
An integrated Nvidia Shield TV
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There is also an optional soundbar available, which is not included in the price of 3,999 euros (recommended retail price). Acer and Asus are also planning to bring their own “Big Format Gaming Displays” to market soon. Whether the technical advantages justify the price increase compared to conventional televisions will also need to be determined in tests.
Lastly, something for the eyes: At Nvidia’s press conference, a new trailer for Anthem was also released. The shooter will be bundled with Nvidia’s new graphics card (RTX 2060). Check it out:
The popular Korean MMORPG Lost Ark continues to grow. In an update, it will receive a new continent where the game’s story will be further told.
What’s new? Following the announcement of the release in Russia, the new free-to-play MMORPG Lost Ark by Smilegate is advancing rapidly. The development of the new content is also proceeding quickly.
Although the game is still officially in the open beta phase, it will receive a new continent named “Rohendel” with the next major content update.
What is Rohendel? In a blog post, the community manager Risha tells the story of Rohendel. It is not an ordinary continent. Rohendel is a magical land whose capital, Roarun, was built on the giant world tree Elzowin.
Many different races live together peacefully in harmony with nature in Rohendel. This includes the new race of “Bamboo.” Whether this curious name is the official description is still unclear. In the translations, the race is referred to as Bamboo.
For some time now, it has not been easy to cross the borders of the land.
What happens in the story? The continuation of the story of Lost Ark begins at the point where the situation in Rohendel suddenly darkens.
With the discovery of the ruins of a forbidden submerged city “Zenyle,” events are set in motion that threaten Rohendel and its inhabitants. The power of the elements that protect the land is weakened, and players must confront the unknown evil.
Apart from the story, it is still unknown what other contents the Rohendel update will have.
When will Lost Ark come to us? The developer has not announced a release date for the West. However, the CEO of Smilegate emphasized that they will strive for a West release.
In the meantime, players have found ways to play Lost Ark even without a West release:
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, a particularly expensive skin is currently under criticism. The outfit “Deadfire” from Season 6 used to be reactive and changed its appearance. That is now over, and players are angry.
What is the deal with the outfit? Deadfire was one of the highlights from Season 6. It appeared at the peak of the season when the cube exploded in the game and “Non-Zombies” were unleashed on the world. Deadfire appeared in many cover images and was a cowboy that changed its appearance as the game progressed.
The better you played, the more ghostly the hero became. In the end, Deadfire looked like an undead avenger from the beyond. But that has been over for some time now.
Deadfire, a formerly very cool skin from Fortnite.
Cowboy no longer changes appearance – Bug or Feature?
This is what’s wrong with the outfit “Deadfire”: Since the beginning of Season 7, buyers of the 20-Euro skin have complained that Deadfire no longer changes. Instead, the skin is supposed to remain in its original state for the entire match and does not change even after many kills and damage dealt.
This is how the community reacts: This annoys the fans of Deadfire a lot. Many bought the skin just because they found the transformation so cool and wanted to stir things up in the endgame as a creepy ghost cowboy. They paid 20 Euros for that. Some fans are now demanding a bug fix or their money back if Epic intentionally made the change.
This is Epic’s response: So far, there has been no official statement from Epic. Only a user on Reddit reports that he received a standard response about two weeks ago. It stated that they would look into the problem. Also, the new update to 7.10 has apparently had no effect on Deadfire.
Epic says: Update 7.20 fixes the issue
Update: Recently, there was finally a statement from Epic on Reddit. They will look into the issue and likely have a solution in the upcoming Update 7.20.
It seems that it was not intentional but rather a bug that will soon be fixed. Therefore, initial reactions are positive.
Did you buy Deadfire and are now also upset because it no longer functions like it used to?
Anyone who is on PvP servers in Atlas has probably heard about the problems. Chinese players are hated for many reasons.
Several weeks have passed since the launch of Atlas. After initial teething problems, more and more players are enjoying the large pirate MMO – but one factor is dampening the fun for many gamers. Why Atlas is still fun, we have revealed in this article.
Meanwhile, racism has become a major topic in the game and on Reddit. The “western” players are uniting against the “eastern” players – basically, China against Europe and America.
What is the problem? Chinese players do not have their own servers for Atlas and therefore have to play on European or American servers. They quickly gained a reputation for being very coordinated and precise. Players are deliberately hunted down and overwhelmed while the “territory” of the Chinese companies continues to grow.
Time zones are a factor: It is also annoying that players from different regions of the world live in different time zones. While Europeans or Americans are sleeping, Chinese players are active, plundering and destroying the ships of other players. Conversely, the same is true – when the Chinese are sleeping, “we” are active.
This has led to many players developing a strong hatred towards Chinese players. They are now calling for unity against the Chinese players and often use racist insults. Sometimes this ends in slightly macabre (but possible in-game) scenes, like a lone Chinese skeleton that has been hung up.
Reddit mods are cracking down harder: The fact that the line between the game and real racism has often been crossed is evident in the subreddit for Atlas. The mods are now implementing a “zero-tolerance” policy where obviously racist comments are immediately punished.
The Chinese censorship system is to be triggered: As a countermeasure, players resort to especially insidious tricks. They try to flood the chat near Chinese players with terms that the Chinese government considers “critical” and trigger the censorship system. By doing this, they want to permanently disable the players. On Reddit, many terms are exchanged that are said to work particularly well for this.
Grapeshot Games (Studio Wildcard) has not planned any dedicated servers for China, and Chinese players are also not supposed to be blocked from European or American servers.
How do you experience these problems with Chinese players? Do you share the view that racism in Atlas has long surpassed something “gaming-related” and has become a serious problem? Or is this all just part of the game?
After hearing about the project for the first time nearly a year ago and then being quiet for a long time, FoxNext has now officially confirmed that work is still ongoing on a new MMO shooter in the Alien universe. Titles like Destiny or Destiny 2 are also known as MMO shooters.
What happened? Since the launch of Alien: Isolation in 2014, Alien fans on PC and consoles have been waiting for the next big title. Accordingly, some fans were disappointed when the recently announced game Alien: Blackout turned out to be a mobile game.
The current situation regarding the new Alien MMO shooter: In a recently released press release, FoxNext has now provided clarity.
They assured fans that Alien: Blackout is not the only new Alien game currently in development. Apart from Blackout, there are additional entries concerning Amanda Ripley’s story that will be announced soon.
Last year, it was announced that a new Alien title for PC and consoles is in development. That is still the case, according to FoxNext.
Cold Iron Studios, part of Fox Games, is currently working on an MMO shooter for consoles and PC set in the Alien universe. The mobile game Alien: Blackout should not be confused with this title.
The official Twitter account of Alien has also recently announced that there will soon be more for Alien fans. Very soon.
What is known so far about the new Alien MMO shooter? In the latest announcement, they not only confirmed that work on the project for consoles and PC is evidently still ongoing – they also confirmed for the first time that it will be an MMO shooter. Previously, it was referred to as an online shooter.
Moreover, it was already known from last year that the title will offer an action-packed, persistent world full of secrets. Much more is not currently known.
Titles like Destiny, The Division, or Anthem are also categorized as “MMO shooters”.
This news should appease some disappointed Alien fans. Because it shouldn’t be too long before further official information is released.
Who is FoxNext Games? It is a division of the well-known media company 21st Century Fox. FoxNext Games is responsible for video games there. So far, FoxNext has primarily focused on mobile games. But it seems they now also want to establish themselves on PC and consoles.
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Players need to find 6 goose nests located by the water in Fortnite. We will show you a map with all the locations of the nests, the eggs inside, and what the rewards are.
What kind of challenge is this? Currently, the event “14 Days” is running in Fortnite. This is a repeat of the Christmas event in Fortnite with various rewards, cool modes and challenges.
As a challenge, players need to find 6 goose nests in Fortnite that are located by the water. In the nests, players can find goose eggs.
This is what a goose nest in Fortnite looks like. Source: Fortniteintel
Map shows all 20 goose nests in Fortnite
Where can the goose nests be found in Fortnite? In the community, many goose nests have already been found on the Fortnite map. We have gathered them here for you and summarized them on the map. Below the map, there are also explanations and screenshots of the individual locations.
All locations: Starting in the south at Lucky Landing and then counterclockwise
Northwest of Lucky Landing: In front of the bridge by a tree
South of Fatal Fields: Right by the marked lake between a tree, stones, and plants
Northeast of Fatal Fields: Before the bend of the small stream, at the foot of the small hill
Southeast of Fatal Fields: On the western side of the lake next to a palm tree
South of Paradise Palms: Between the two bends on the northern shore
Northwest of Paradise Palms: By the small pond directly next to two rocks
In the south at Dusty Divot: Directly on the small island in the lake
In the middle at Dusty Divot: Right by the small pond
Lonely Lodge: Near the low-lying small cabin, there by the water
Northwest of The Block: Near the huge waterfall by the river
West of Tomato Temple: By a tree shortly after a bend in the river
At Lazy Links: Near the small pavilion by the pond
Northwest of Loot Lake: In the upper left corner of the lake, between two trees
South of Loot Lake: At the bottom of the waterfall
Northwest of Polar Peak: At the bank of the frozen river. Offside between two trees
North of Polar Peak: Still before the frozen lake on a small elevation under a tree
South of Shifty Shafts: In front of the bridge under a huge tree
All locations in the gallery: You can see each individual location in the following gallery:
Lucky Landing
Fatal Fields
Fatal Fields 2
Paradise Palms
Paradise Palms 2
Paradise Palms 3
Dusty Divot
Dusty Divot 2
Lonely Lodge
The Block
Tomato Temple
Lazy Links
Loot Lake
Loot Lake 2
Polar Peak
Polar Peak 2
Shifty Shafts
You can always find the nests near bodies of water.
Additional nests: Have you discovered more nests in Fortnite that are not marked on our map? Then please leave us these with the exact location in the comments (preferably with a screenshot), so that we can include them.
What reward is there for hunting the goose nest? This time, the reward is a loading screen featuring the nutcracker. Players already know the screen from the trailer for Season 7, when Santa attacked:
These are the other tasks of the “14 Days of Fortnite” event: In the last few days, we have already highlighted all the other challenges on MeinMMO that you can complete in any order. All rewards and the associated tasks are summarized here for you.
The mysterious shark has finally been discovered in Red Dead Redemption 2 However, to find the Easter egg, you have to cover an extremely long distance. You can see the marathon and the guide here.
The background: Players have long speculated about a shark in Red Dead Redemption 2. However, there were no discoveries until now. It was known that there should be a shark somewhere, as it was discovered during data mining.
What’s new: A YouTuber has gone in search of the shark and has now found it. In a video, he shows that you have to cover a long distance to finally find the creature. It’s hard and cumbersome, but ultimately you will find the shark in RDR 2. A must-have for completionists.
Where to find the shark in RDR 2 – Guide and Location
Who found it? The YouTuber edepot has provided his guide on how he finds the mysterious shark in Red Dead Redemption 2.
How to find the shark: You need to traverse a huge distance, even leaving the map of RDR 2. In edepot’s video, you will find the detailed guide. Below, we will outline the key points in written form. However, we recommend watching the video to clarify locations and details.
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Preparation: It’s best to fill your inventory with all kinds of food and drinks, as you have a long journey ahead. It’s also important to have enough alcohol with you to get yourself drunk until you pass out.
We will explain the individual steps using screenshots from the above video by edepot.
The way: First, you travel to a location north of Grizzlies West. Ride from Barrow Lagoon on the road towards the west. At the fork in the road, take the right turn heading north.
After a few meters, you will find a snowy path on the right side, which is clearly visible on the gray mountain.
There, at the foot of this path, you need to exploit a camp bug that brings you outside the borders of RDR 2. You set up a camp, sit in the tent, leave the tent again, and are now technically outside the map.
Now ride towards the marker located west of the “M” in Ambarino. For this, you have to ride up a mountain. Then follow the new path that lies before you down the mountain.
Once you reach the bottom, ride northeast, outside the map.
Up there on the snowy mountain, there is also a secret lake:
If you are outside the map, snipers will be targeting you. So try to keep a distance between you and the border. Because now you have to undertake a long march. Moving counterclockwise, you are now going around the map. Your way to Guarma.
After you have completed the path, wait by the yellow dot.
From there, head southeast until the map changes to Guarma. Show the map (Start, map) Guarma, and continue to head northwest. Walk to the San Luis River.
At the coast of the San Luis River, drink (as Arthur) a lot of alcohol until you pass out. When you wake up again, you will fall aimlessly through the world. Try to fall in the direction of north until you finally land. Now you are in Guarma without alerted snipers.
Finding the shark in Red Dead Redemption 2
Go to the beach on the southeastern side of the island. Go into the water and walk along the cliff. You can take breaks on the rocks from time to time to avoid drowning. There, you can regenerate your breath and stamina. This takes a while. Walk along the cliff, take breaks, walk, and so on, until you finally reach a point where many trees are standing. This is shown on the map:
From there, continue south. Go as far as the textures eventually become missing. From there, head west until you are just before the water. With the water in sight, you can jump to the land with the strange textures and walk along there.
Go a few meters into the water, and the shark will appear in front of you, swimming. As soon as the shark comes onto the land, it dies.
Is this still an Easter egg? It’s unclear whether this shark still qualifies as an Easter egg. After all, you have to stray far from the actual gameplay style and glitch outside the boundaries.
Will you take on the quest to find the shark, or is it too tedious for you?
Other cool discoveries in RDR 2 include the snake Kaa, the UFO, and the Hobbit house from The Lord of the Rings:
