The legendary raid boss Heatran can be defeated in Pokémon GO by two players. Many players are now taking on the challenge to defeat Heatran with special Pokémon.
They use weaker Pokémon to defeat Heatran or fight only with different monsters. We will show you some highlights of this duo challenge.
How easy it is to defeat Heatran
This is how to defeat Heatran with two players: Heatran is vulnerable to the types Ground, Fighting, and Water. It even has a double weakness against Ground. If you have a team of Groudon and Rhyperior at level 30, it is enough to defeat Heatran.
If you want to defeat Heatran particularly quickly, we recommend our counter guide for the legendary Pokémon:
Since Heatran is particularly easy to defeat, some players now want a challenge. They deliberately choose slightly weaker Pokémon or fight with special battle teams.
With 12 different Pokémon: In this video, two trainers battle with 12 different Pokémon. Not only are Groudon and Rhyperior included, but also weaker Pokémon like Alolan Diglett or Donphan.
As an additional challenge, none of the Pokémon have weather bonuses, so they do not benefit from any extra attack bonuses.
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Heatran only with Flygon: Who would have thought that Flygon would be in the spotlight? In this video, two trainers battle exclusively with the Dragon and Ground Pokémon. Additionally, Flygon does not benefit from the weather bonus.
The special thing here is not only that it was possible to win with Flygon, but also that two players raised multiple copies of Flygon to maximum level.
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More challenges: The internet is full of bizarre battles against Heatran. For example, players have defeated the legendary Pokémon only with Gyarados or Machamp. Additionally, Heatran has also been defeated with Pokémon that are at maximum level 25.
Fans of Overwatch constantly create their own ideas for new heroes. But this hero here would be exactly what the game needs right now.
The meta of Overwatch is relatively stagnant. While you still see all kinds of heroes and combinations in the lower ranks, higher ranks often suffer from boredom. Especially two combinations clash repeatedly:
GOATS (three tanks and three support characters)
Double Sniper (Ana, Widowmaker or Hanzo)
These two archetypes of teams have slight variations, but fundamentally it’s “almost always the same,” and that bores many players. The hero concept from Reddit user Toxicinator describes the new character “Voltic.” As the name suggests, this is a hero who specializes in lightning and electricity.
What can the fan hero “Voltic” do?
Voltic would be a DPS hero with 150 health and 50 shields – so like other DPS heroes, he doesn’t have much durability. However, his passive effect grants him additional survivability. Whenever an attack would directly kill him from full health (like a sniper headshot), he is instead set to 5% health.
His weapon is a railgun that starts off doing little damage but shoots faster and faster when the fire button is held down, increasing damage. It is a projectile weapon, so you need to fire “down the barrel” of enemies to hit them. A magazine holds 30 shots, and each hit deals 15 damage.
Alternatively, he can fire a “Power Shock” with a 6-second cooldown, consuming 6 ammunition and delivering a small area effect. If the hit strikes an enemy or the immediate vicinity of the player, it will hit for 60 damage with a chain lightning effect that bounces for 45 damage to other nearby enemies.
His other abilities are primarily control effects. The “Chain Shot” can stun hit enemies for one second and root them in place for a total of three seconds. The Electric Field creates a barrier that slows passing enemies by 50% for four seconds.
Voltic’s ultimate, “Ball Lightning,” shoots an electric orb at a small target area, which stays there for a few seconds. Each second, an enemy within the range of “Power Shock” (see above) is hit, which can then bounce to other players. Supported by his other abilities, enemies are meant to be prevented from leaving the area too soon.
Voltic would shake up the meta, and Reddit users agree on that. He could immobilize forward-pushing heroes and would be a good counter option against heroes that stand too close together as a team. However, there is criticism that the concept is a bit overloaded and that Voltic simply “can do too much,” even though he has no active escape option.
What do you think of this hero concept? A cool idea and a worthwhile addition to the Overwatch team? Or too far-fetched and too many mechanics for a single character?
In the online shooter Fortnite, day 10 of the event “14 Days of Fortnite” begins today. We are looking at the task: you should perform tricks in vehicles at named locations. But what is the reward and what is in the shop today?
This is what you have to do today on day 10: Today’s task on December 28th is to perform 10 tricks in vehicles at various named locations.
A named location is a place that has a name, such as “Tilted Towers”, “Shifty Shafts” and the others with their same starting letters on the Fortnite map.
Here you see a map that shows where Quad Crashers are located on the map.
You have to curve through the Fortnite map in a Quad Crasher for the challenge and then perform a spectacular air stunt on site. This is easiest done by building a ramp, then turbo boosting up the ramp and starting to flip a bit in the air.
The reward is: The reward for completing day 10 is this spray logo.
This is in the shop today: Today on December 28, the highlight in the shop is the skin “Cloaked Shadow”, a shadow that has put on a costume. The skin costs 1500 V-Bucks. Additionally, the Tomatohead is in the shop.
We have taken a close look at all the exotic armor pieces that came with the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 for Warlock, Titan, and Hunter, and ranked them.
Neither Season 5 nor the first premium DLC “The Black Armory” had new armor exotics on board. The exotic armor pieces are still those that were introduced with the Forsaken expansion. At the end of 2018, we took another closer look at these items and will tell you which ones are most beneficial for Destiny 2 in 2019.
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The Titan’s Armor Exotics Ranked
The Titan received four new exotics with Forsaken. We start with the worst and work our way up to the best item. Also, keep in mind that this is a personal ranking by our author Sven and may not align with your own assessment.
Rank 4 – Antaeus Wards
What can this exotic do? With this exotic leg armor, your Titan can slide better. The slide reflects enemy projectiles (including rockets). If you reflect projectiles, these boots also grant you Super energy.
What is this exotic good for? In PvE, there are hardly any situations where you can effectively use this exotic. The focus of this exotic is clearly on PvP.
In PvP, the boots can be useful in some cases, but their effectiveness heavily depends on your playstyle. Passive players will not benefit from them. Guardians who play aggressively and slide around with their shotguns can build up their Super faster.
Rank 3 – Heart of Innermost Light
What can this exotic do? When the wearer of this chest armor uses an ability (grenade, melee, barricade), the other two abilities are enhanced. This means that abilities regenerate faster, deal more damage, or can take more hits in the case of the barricade.
What is this exotic good for? This armor piece requires an active and subtle playstyle where you continually think about your cooldowns and align your gear with appropriate mods to fully unleash its potential.
In certain situations, the chest armor can indeed play very strongly and effectively, for example in Nightfall with a Grenadier modifier. Nonetheless, this fundamentally solid exotic is not considered the absolute top choice for your Titan’s exotic slot – neither in PvE nor PvP.
Rank 2 – Ursa Furiosa
What can this exotic do? When the Sentinel shield is active, you can move faster while defending with these gauntlets. When the Super ends, the damage taken while defending is converted into Super energy.
What is this exotic good for? Depending on how much damage you can block with the Sentinel shield, you get back Super energy – often so much that you can chain a Super with the next one. You don’t have to block a lot of damage for this.
This property can be very valuable and dominant, especially in the Crucible – even if many players know the advantage of these gloves and simply do not shoot at the wearer during their Super. In PvP, the gloves for the Sentinel Titan are currently a top choice.
In PvE, the gloves can also be useful, but there are fewer situations where they would justify the use in the exotic slot over other exotics.
Rank 1 – One-Eyed Mask
What can this exotic do? This helmet marks the enemies that deal damage to you. If you succeed in eliminating this enemy, the mask grants increased damage and an overshield.
What is this exotic good for? If you have ever been frustrated with the Hunter’s Lindsorm Crown before its nerf, this exotic will drive you up the wall – unless you play it yourself. Because in PvP, the One-Eyed Mask is among the best you can equip as a Titan.
The enemies are marked for what feels like an eternity, you can fully recover after a kill, and you also deal increased damage. And all of this is essentially passive. Because you don’t have to adjust your gear or playstyle for the exotic.
However, in PvE content, the mask is rarely useful and there are other exotics that are more worthy of an exotic slot there.
On the next page, we will continue with the Forsaken exotics of the Warlocks.
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The new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has a pretty steep learning curve. We show you tips and tricks that will make your battles easier.
In the new Super Smash Bros. game, as always, it’s about fast fights and the best combinations to achieve victory. We have gathered some tips that should help you become a better fighter.
But besides all the tricks, there is one saying that is worth its weight in gold: Practice makes perfect!
These tips will help you improve
Tip 1: Learn the controls and change them if necessary
Before you fight well, you should internalize the controls. You should know where to execute each attack. In the settings, you can also change the controls, so try out different settings on your controller. How does it play best for you? Here it takes some experimentation. For starters, it is helpful to disable “Stick Jump” in the settings. This way, you won’t jump automatically when you move the stick up.
Tip 2: Fight against weak NPCs
Before you dive into online battles, you should first apply your combat knowledge against NPCs. If this is your first Super Smash Bros., set the NPCs to easy. Here you can practice your attacks and get better. Once you feel confident enough, plunge into the online battle.
Tip 3: Try to stay alive
In a fight against NPCs, you should try the following: Let yourself get beaten up and try to dodge the opponents’ attacks. If you get hit and fly off the stage, try to return to the battlefield with your character through flying abilities or special attacks. If you master these skills well, you will survive longer in real situations.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has over 70 different characters. Try out each fighter and choose a main character. You will internalize their special attacks. However, also look for other fighters. There may always be someone who fits you even better. We provide an incentive on which characters are good in our tier list.
Tip 5: Change the rules in your battles
New rules also mean a new fighting experience. If you fight with many items, you can try out all the new items and use them effectively. If you fight without items, more emphasis is placed on pure combat. Both will enhance your skills significantly.
Tip 6: Use your character’s rage
The longer a fight lasts, the more likely it is that your character will become enraged. Smoke rises over your character. When you see that, you should go on the offensive. Your fighter will become stronger and deal more damage to the opponent.
In the “World of Light” game mode, you unlock spirits of characters. They are the souls of fighters and make your characters stronger. The more you play in that game mode, the more spirits you can unlock. Each fighter can equip multiple spirits.
There are primary spirits that directly improve your character’s strength. They can increase the attack and defense of the fighter. The more you fight with them, the stronger they become. Additionally, there are support spirits that grant your characters special abilities. For example, your fighter can become immune to certain attacks.
Tip 8: Use the battlefield to your advantage
There are numerous battlefields in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Many of these arenas bring various advantages. Some arenas move quickly in one direction, for example. Knock your opponent in the opposite direction. This way, they can fall off the battlefield faster and get knocked out.
Tip 9: Fight with shields
When you fight, always use your shield for defense. In the standard controls, you can use ZL or ZR to activate it. Not only is the attack important, but also the defense. You can also use the shield in the air. There, you don’t use the shield itself, but jump to the side. This way, you can often save yourself from further damage.
Update: This article was updated on December 28th with two additional tips.
New sources assume that Epic made around 3 billion US dollars in profit in 2018. Most of that surely came from Fortnite. Interestingly, the strategy for this was laid out back in 2012. That year, Epic initiated a radical change in company culture with money from China.
Where does the number come from? The tech magazine TechCrunch learned from a source that Epic made 3 billion US dollars in profit in 2018.
This is even higher than the 2 billion US dollars that experts had estimated for the profit in 2018.
Currently, the company is valued at 15 billion US dollars, after more investors jumped in at record prices in September 2018.
How does Fortnite make money? Fortnite is essentially a free title. However, through microtransactions, it sells skins, other cosmetic items, and the Battle Pass.
Especially when a new season starts (through the Battle Pass) or when a new event begins, like now during Christmas, Epic apparently makes enormous sums. These sums have increased throughout the year, as Fortnite has been released on more and more platforms.
TechCrunch assumes that Christmas could now be the biggest cash bringer for Epic.
These special skins cost €25 in the package.
2012 was the turning point for the company
How did the change come about? In 2012, things looked very different for Epic. Back then, the Chinese giant Tencent invested 330 million US dollars in the company and received 40% of the shares in return.
At that time, many wondered why Epic allowed this investment despite a good situation.
The head of Epic, Tim Sweeney, explained that they needed the money for Epic 4.0, for a new strategy.
The company believed it was running out of time. The old business model as a developer of “Gears of War” and the Unreal Engine was seen as being on the decline.
This is how Epic assessed the situation in 2012: The heads of Epic sensed a change in the gaming industry. They believed:
Console games would become increasingly expensive but yield less and less profit
They also foreseen the rise of smartphones
They noticed the growing success of live games like League of Legends (games as a service)
These were the new goals: Sweeney used Tencent’s millions to take Epic in a new direction:
They no longer wanted to create major release titles for retail
But rather live games that would continuously develop
Additionally, Epic wanted to publish the games themselves, not work for others anymore
Epic should no longer be a studio developing for a limited market (the Xbox), but deliver for all platforms
The partner Tencent proved to be immensely valuable with advice and the capital that allowed Epic to go its own way without worrying about money, Sweeney said later to the US site Polygon.
This was the crucial point: However, Fortnite, the result of the strategy, was not a hit in the summer of 2017. As a PvE game, “Save the World” did not work.
The enormous profit in 2018 came from “Fortnite: Battle Royale.” Epic had developed this mode in the fall of 2017 in just a few weeks.
Thanks to the strategy change in 2012, Epic was then able to maximize profits from the success of Fortnite: Battle Royale.
Fortnite was already available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One; then it also came to Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS devices. Epic published the game itself and was able to increase its own profits to the incredible sum of 3 billion US dollars.
We present the best Free2Play MMORPGs for PS4 and Xbox One. With these free online games, you can’t go wrong on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The list of games is current as of 2019.
While playing MMORPGs on consoles was still the exception with the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the genre can no longer be imagined without the current console generation.
We have selected the six best free MMORPGs for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for you.
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We chose 6 MMORPGs for the list, with the ones on Xbox One and PS4 naturally being more action-oriented than on PC. The first game on the list, DC Universe Online, leans even more towards “Action MMO.”
Ideal for: Players who enjoy superheroes and like to follow a story in an MMO
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Superheroes are not only popular in movies, TV series, and comics. It is also fun to embody a character with superhuman powers in games. DC Universe Online puts you in the role of your personal superhero, fighting alongside Batman, Flash, Wonder Woman, Superman, and company.
DC Universe Online has garnered a loyal fan base – even on consoles. The developers have successfully implemented good controller support. This way, you have quick access to all superpowers and deal with the villains efficiently.
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Playing a superhero is also a lot of fun in the console version of DC Universe Online. The developers keep providing new content in the form of new story elements, and if you want to measure your superpowers against each other, challenge players from the other faction to duels or enter the arena.
The pirate MMO Atlas has faced a lot of criticism. Opinions range from “ARK reskin at full price” to “unplayable”. Now, a major update has been released.
Has the atmosphere in Atlas improved in the days since release? We took a look.
Developers are continuously improving Atlas
What did the update bring? Since the release of the early access version on December 22, the developers have released several smaller patches. Now, a larger update has followed that addresses some of the criticisms.
The game’s performance is being improved
There should be fewer lags
The rewards for treasure hunts have been doubled to minimize the criticized grind
Some bugs have been fixed, including issues with resource respawning and claiming ships from non-allied players
You can now commandeer enemy ships on the “Lawless” and “Golden Age Ruin” servers
Major problem remains: Land claims
However, there is still a major problem that the developers have not yet addressed: The land claim system, which allows areas to be claimed without cost. Territories can only be conquered if players are not nearby. The system is expected to undergo a redesign.
As player “Easy Target” on Steam states: “If you manage to reach an island outside of Freeport, you know there’s no way to settle because the entire land is claimed. And even if you find a flag to conquer, it takes hours. The game is supposed to allow 40,000 players to play at the same time, but there are only about 100/150 islands and each island has maybe one or two groups. It’s almost impossible to get a boat or a house if you can’t claim land.”
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What is the atmosphere like at the moment? The rating of the game on Steam is currently at 28% and thus mostly negative. On December 25, the rating was still at 25 percent. The ratings are increasing, albeit very slowly.
Even in the reviews that labeled Atlas as in a catastrophic state, an upward trend can be seen. They also seem to be becoming “fairer.” Players increasingly point out that it is an early access game and not a “finished” release version, even though the tedious grind has recently been increasingly classified as a nuisance.
Iskaltýr commented on Steam: “It’s just an early access game and you have to live with complications; that’s the nature of early access.”
Neumann | Basti expresses enthusiasm: “Don’t be fooled by all the bad reviews! Atlas is a bit tough at the beginning, but once you have a base, things pick up! We are a group of 8 people, and we love this game immensely.”
In contrast, Aznee criticizes the grinding: “15 hours of farming for a large ship only to be sunk by a buggy ghost ship within a minute. Great game concept… Not!”
Mein-MMO reader Malfrador also finds the MMO better than it is portrayed in the reviews on Steam, as he writes in his reader review of Atlas.
Many players of the survival MMO agree on one thing: Atlas is most fun when played in groups with friends. It seems that players either hate the game or love it. While those who recommend it are in the minority, they are all the more enthusiastic.
Atlas continues to grow despite being “mostly negative” on Steam
Atlas seems to hit a nerve. The player numbers are high, as are their play hours. Already after 6 days, players have spent over 4.5 million hours in Atlas. In comparison: Elite Dangerous, often a top 50 title on Steam, has accumulated about 4.2 million play hours according to Steamcharts. The mechanics in the game seem to encourage this as well.
If the developers continue to provide patches consistently and work on fresh content to improve the MMO and keep players engaged, Atlas could well establish itself as a solid presence in the genre. Some enthusiasts seem to enjoy precisely what others criticize.
The US site MMORPG.com aptly wrote that Atlas is a crazy project but still far from what was shown in the trailer. Nevertheless, it is not as bad as it is currently portrayed. It has its charm and is an exciting, fun game that makes players want to log in repeatedly. It will likely appeal especially to players who have already had fun with Ark and don’t mind that it is still very early in development.
Although Darkshore and Arathi are both warfronts in World of Warcraft, the small details make the difference.
It has been a few weeks since the Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance for World of Warcraft was released. I have had several opportunities to play the new warfront “Darkshore” and have also dived into the “Battle of Stromgarde” a few more times.
Especially in direct comparison, it becomes clear why Darkshore is much cooler. But why is that?
Better integration into the story: The warfront of Darkshore has a backstory. Whether Horde or Alliance, one experiences a small but fine scenario that addresses the issues of Darkshore. The war feels more present and understandable here, as there are good reasons for the characters to be involved in the battle. One feels a connection to Darkshore – whether one is a member of the Alliance or a supporter of the Horde.
Tiny details create better gameplay feeling: Darkshore also feels more lovingly crafted, as both sides of the battle feel different. While Alliance players primarily gain wood with the Night Elves because Wisp cut it down from the trees (as in Warcraft 3), Horde players get their wood by taking it from enemy treants or chopping it down. Thus, while Night Elves do not “exploit” nature, the Horde focuses on destruction with shredders. This evokes memories of the campaign from the real-time strategy game.
Heroic units add flair: Another detail is the cool “heroic units”; into which players can transform when they acquire an Essence of the Storm. In Arathi, there was only a mundane “super buff” that makes the player almost unstoppable. But in Darkshore, we can take on the form of a Dryad, a Faerie Dragon, or an Elite Undead unit. This has flair; it reminds one of heroes from Warcraft 3.
Perfect sets for both factions: What particularly impressed me – and here the word is simply fitting – are the sets from the warfront, which are suitable for the Forsaken or the Night Elves depending on the faction. The set of the Moon Priestess made me think about whether I want to turn my character into a Night Elf. But even with the Horde, the sets look so stylish that one immediately thinks “Yes… that is how a Forsaken should look!” I wonder how they will top that with the “Heritage Armor.”
The atmosphere is dark: Lastly, the artistic design of Darkshore is miles better than that of Arathi Highlands, to which one has no connection anymore. The darkened moon, the oppressive surroundings of the forest with the burnt Teldrassil in the background create a much denser atmosphere than the cheerful, bright Arathi Highlands can produce.
Of course, it is still somewhat difficult to classify the state of Darkshore, and some lore questions remain unanswered. Will the various commanders and exciting NPCs like Delaryn, Sira, or Maiev really be killed there for good? Because that is what happens in the warfront, but it seems difficult to reconcile with the lore.
Nevertheless, Darkshore is much more entertaining to me than the Battle for Stromgarde, even though it does not differ much in gameplay. The whole “surroundings” are simply much more coherent this time. If Blizzard makes further small improvements to the gameplay feeling with the next warfronts, then I might still find something to appreciate in this game mode.
At least I was not as bothered by having to play the battle multiple times in Darkshore as I was in Arathi.
Do you perceive these differences in the warfronts as well? Or are all these details insignificant to you as long as it is basically “the same” gameplay?
During a special event, players had the opportunity to upload templates for the new class “Archer.” However, it seems that Black Desert publisher Kakao Games made a mistake in selecting the winner.
This is what happened: The new class Archer was eagerly anticipated by some players – by some since the release of Black Desert. To celebrate the arrival of the Archer, publisher Kakao Games held a beauty contest.
Players were to let loose in the extensive character editor of Black Desert and upload a template of their Archer. Other players then had the opportunity to use or modify this template.
Fans could win prizes in the two categories “The Best of the Best” and “Unique.”
The Dark Elf by SilverWolth.
Player wins with template of another
A winner from the North America region, SilverWolth, uploaded a picture of his Dark Elf styled Archer. With this image, he took first place in the “Unique” category. The problem: SilverWolth’s Archer was heavily based on the template of player Wilter. Only the hairstyle was changed.
On SilverWolth’s template, it is clearly visible at the bottom that the original creator is Wilter. The staff at Kakao Games apparently overlooked this despite the source attribution. Wilter is among the players who regularly win beauty contests in Black Desert.
The Dark Elf by Wilter.
Support reacts slowly: Wilter then contacted the support of Kakao Games and also spoke out on Reddit. At first, there was no response from support. However, a community manager reached out to him two days later and apologized for the long wait. Currently, Kakao Games has too few staff since many wanted to spend the Christmas time with their families.
They had started looking into the case, but around Christmas time, it would take a little longer.
On December 9, he released the video “Every Upcoming MMO and MMORPG 2019 and Beyond”. The video has since gained over 417,000 views.
In the video, the YouTuber shows brief gameplay videos of all known western MMORPGs currently in development. He also talks about their development paths and when the games are expected to release. Each game gets about a minute in the spotlight.
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It is noticeable: Most of the western games that TheLazyPeon presents are still “a long way off,” expected in 2020 or later. He also anticipates delays for many of them.
The videos of indie MMORPGs are often outdated and have been circulating for years. For example, there is video material of “Camelot Unchained” from DragonCon 2016. Chronicles of Elyria shows the “First Look”. The images are also from 2016.
However, this is not the YouTuber’s fault; there is hardly any current material available on the games.
The video also mentions games like Star Citizen or New World, which do not really fall under what people understand as “MMORPGs.” Therefore, despite their high budgets and potential, they appear in the middle of the video and are not the main focus. Indie MMORPGs have to carry the burden.
It’s almost ironic that “WoW Classic” is listed as a new MMORPG. After all, Classic is supposed to bring back WoW from 2005 as faithfully as possible.
These 18 new games are featured in the video: The order of presentation likely reflects the suspected interest of viewers on the channel.
This is how the viewers react: The special thing about the video is not the video itself, but the almost crushing reactions of the readers in the comments.
User Indeimaus says: “So many of these games look exactly the same in terms of art direction. It’s so sad that no game has its own direction.”
Dragonite says: “So basically… it looks like we’ll be waiting quite a while before we can play a new MMO.”
Captain ReddBeard laments: “Man, I love MMOs, but none of these give me any hope.”
Patryk Pankau asks: “What the hell is wrong with the MMO market? Why can’t some big publisher make a halfway decent game? There’s not a single solid MMO to sink your teeth into. It’s a disgrace.”
Ezralis says: “Here’s a prediction: Every new MMO, unless it comes from a big publisher (and even then), is going to be total garbage, just like in the last 10 years. The MMO genre is dead.”
Recently, there is a new sword available in Destiny 2 through the forge. Many guardians already consider it the best sword for PvE. We explain what makes Stryker’s Sure-Hand so special and how you can obtain it.
Since the weekly reset on December 25, guardians can earn a new weapon through the forge – the legendary sword Stryker’s Sure-Hand. The sword can come with perks that can turn this weapon into a true DPS monster. We take a closer look at this sword from the “Black Armory” DLC.
Stryker’s Sure-Hand – The best sword for PvE
Swords currently have a hard time in Destiny 2 – especially in PvE. With rocket launchers, machine guns, or weapons like the Sleeper Simulant and Whisper of the Worm, they just can’t compete. But with the new sword, this could change in some activities.
What makes the new forge sword so special? The special thing about Stryker’s Sure-Hand is the perk surrounded, with which the sword can roll. This has not been possible with any other sword so far. As a result, the sword receives bonus damage (about 40%) when three or more enemies are nearby – which is often the case when using the sword.
Moreover, the sword can then additionally be enhanced with the new weapon mod Surrounded Spec. This modification further amplifies the effect of Surrounded. Moreover, the bonus from Surrounded lasts for a while, even when you are no longer surrounded by enemies.
This allows the sword to deal tremendous damage – over 140,000 with a single heavy sword strike is easily achievable with buffs.
Warlock in the Well of Radiance with Stryker’s Sure-Hand (Source: Jarvenis, YouTube)
For example, a Warlock can place a Well of Radiance during the boss fight in the forge activity and then deal approximately 142,000 damage to the boss with a appropriately rolled and modified Sure-Hand sword. Even outside the well, the sword still deals over 100,000 damage per heavy attack.
What is Stryker’s Sure-Hand suitable for? The sword can be used anywhere you can get close enough to a boss or elite enemy surrounded by smaller enemies. In wave activities such as the new forges, the Blind Well, Escalation Protocol, but also in Vanguard strikes or Nightfall, the new forge sword melts bosses and majors with ease. The sword is also very effective against blockers in Gambit.
To see how the sword performs in the forge, you can check out this video by Jarvenis at 5:00:
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How to obtain the new sword? Stryker’s Sure-Hand is available through a new weapon frame from Ada-1, the Black Armory vendor, who has it in stock this week. The frame must be completed in several steps, just like the previous weapon plans.
You can find a compact step-by-step guide in this video by YouTuber HurleyEffect:
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The sword drops with random rolls, but since the perk pool for swords is smaller than for other weapon types, you can relatively quickly get your desired combo.
What do fans say? On Reddit and YouTube, many guardians seem to agree that Stryker’s Sure-Hand is currently the best legendary sword in the game.
In some situations, the sword even represents a viable alternative to other top weapons in the power slot like the Sleeper, Thousand Voices, or Whisper of the Worm. This even frees up the exotic slot for another good weapon.
Almost everyone who has had experience with this sword recommends it.
Shortly before Christmas, a PvP spin-off of the highly anticipated MMORPG Ashes of Creation Apocalypse was launched. However, the servers are already offline.
Silently and without much announcement, the servers went offline and apparently will remain so for now. Fans are disappointed.
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse – Almost online, already offline
What happened? On December 20, the servers for Ashes of Creation Apocalypse were launched as part of the testing phase of a PvP spin-off of the MMORPG. The first version offered a battle royale mode, with more modes expected to follow.
However, the servers were closed again on December 26. There was no major announcement regarding this, but the developers briefly stated on Discord and Reddit that the servers would be offline until January. Players were taken by surprise.
When will it continue? The testing is scheduled to resume on January 11, but only during specific “stress test weekends.”
Fans are angry
How are the players reacting? Fans are surprised and also angry – and for several reasons:
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Server down despite open cash shop: The fact that Ashes of Creation Apocalypse was only online for such a short time and will only return in January with test weekends upsets many players. The cash shop was opened with the start of the test phase. Players were able to buy items with real money, but now have little to show for it.
Status of the game is not good: Many fans are not really surprised that Apocalypse is offline. Reports suggest that the state of the game was far from good. There were plenty of bugs, lags, and many features did not work at all. The developers stated that the release was “broken”.
Forum is offline: Many players are also disappointed that the official forum of the game went offline before the beta started and has not been accessible until today. The lack of a forum to share, express opinions, and provide feedback is something players are currently dissatisfied with.
When is the official launch? It is planned that Ashes of Creation Apocalypse will officially launch in February, after several test weekends in January. Until then, patience seems to be the only option.
In 2018, there was a lot going on in the gaming community, many MMOs and multiplayer games experienced their ups and downs. Therefore, we want to know: What were your favorites in 2018?
The year 2018 is slowly coming to an end, and everywhere the annual awards and prizes are being awarded. We also want to look back at 2018 with you and briefly remember which new online and multiplayer games left the best impressions on us this year.
However, this is only about new releases, so games that first saw the light of the gaming world in 2018. We do not include expansions like Forsaken or Battle for Azeroth, as they belong to already existing games.
Which of these games from 2018 left a deep positive impression on you? Or do you perhaps have secret favorites that are not on the list? Post them in the comments!
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Our author Tarek explains to you which is the best single-player game of 2018 for him and why you should play it.
The question of which single-player game is the best for me this year was not easy to answer at first. This year there were some great games.
In the end, it was very close between Red Dead Redemption 2 and the PS4 title God of War. The latter won the race. For me, God of War is the best single-player game of 2018.
God of War (2018)
Platform: Playstation 4
Genre: Action-Adventure
Release: April 20, 2018
God of War for the PS4 is the fourth main installment of the series. God of War is a large franchise with many titles, but the latest installment was the first that genuinely piqued my curiosity.
The previous installments were all hack-and-slash games, and I simply did not enjoy the gameplay. But then the first videos of the latest installment came out, clearly showing that the new God of War would not follow the old formula. Of course, this is a matter of taste, but for me, this change was ideal, and with God of War (2018), ultimately a masterpiece was created.
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What is God of War about? Primarily, the story is likely one between father and son. Kratos is a god and lives in the far north with his son Atreus in exile. His wife and Atreus’ mother died before the events of the game began. With her funeral, the story begins. Her last wish was to have her ashes scattered on a distant mountain peak. Therefore, Kratos must embark on a long journey with his son, leading him through the Nordic lands and mythology.
On this journey, numerous dangers await in the form of monsters and gods, but allies are also waiting along the way. Additionally, there is an engaging story revolving around Thor, Odin, Baldur, Freya, and many other gods and giants from this time.
With the Axe or Fists?
How is God of War played? Unlike the earlier installments, the new God of War is not a hack-and-slash but a tight action-adventure that also draws on RPG systems. You fight from a third-person perspective and control Kratos. Additionally, there is Atreus, who assists you in combat. With his bow, he is a useful ally.
There are several equipment sets that also have different skills and attributes. In addition, there are various rune skills and talismans that allow you to refine your playstyle. You have the Leviathan Axe, your main weapon, and a shield. Throughout the game, you can upgrade them, unlock new moves, and become even better in combat.
It is also not just a normal axe. Rather, it is a weapon that inflicts frost damage. It can be thrown and recalled. You can target enemies with it or freeze them in place. Alternatively, you can also fight with just your fists, which may even be necessary depending on the type of enemy.
The battles are challenging depending on the difficulty level and require thought before attacking. Some enemies require proper tactics or have a trick for how to take them down most effectively.
A Must for PS4 Owners
What makes God of War so special? The gameplay mechanics are refined and integrate seamlessly into the game. The progression system surrounding the upgradeable Leviathan Axe, various armor sets, skills, and talismans works well and is not overloaded. The game world is not a classic open world. It is more a series of linear areas that are interconnected. However, as you progress through the game, more areas become accessible, providing a lot of variety and beautifully designed settings.
For me personally, the story surrounding the complicated relationship between Kratos and Atreus is what makes the game so good. Kratos tries to fulfill his role as a father but struggles with himself, his self-hatred, and his pride. Atreus tries to gain his father’s respect and prove himself. Additionally, there is an engaging story set in Norse mythology with murder, gods, and monsters, as one knows from God of War.
The art design is outstanding. Armors, weapons, embellishments, murals, architecture—everything has been designed in detail and impressively.
The whole experience is accompanied by a soundtrack that is likely among the best the industry has ever produced. It is powerful, dark, epic, and emphasizes nearly every scene perfectly. This also applies to the (English) voice acting. The Stargate fanboy in me was thrilled that Kratos is voiced by Christopher Judge (Teal’c, SG1). Boy, everyone who has played it will surely agree with me.
In short: If you want a game with a great story, fantastic technology, strong gameplay, and incredible sound and art design, then God of War is the right game for you. Unfortunately, it is an exclusive title for the PS4, so you will need a console.
The jury of the Game Awards probably agrees with me, as God of War was chosen as the Game of the Year 2018 at the Game Awards, even ahead of Red Dead Redemption 2.
The research breakthrough for January and February in Pokémon GO is known. You have the chance to catch eight legendary Pokémon.
What is the research breakthrough? If you complete a field research task for 7 days, you will receive a research breakthrough. In it, you can receive not only a Pokémon but also items like the Sinnoh Stone.
In December, you had the chance to catch six legendary Pokémon. The Pokémon for January and February are now also known.
Little new in the research breakthrough
These Pokémon you can receive: You have the chance to catch Articuno, Moltres, Zapdos, Suicune, Entei, Raikou, Lugia, and Ho-Oh. The first six Pokémon were already the reward in December. You will receive one Pokémon per breakthrough, which will be determined randomly.
The changes in the research breakthrough remain minimal. With Lugia and Ho-Oh, two Pokémon are added that have often been available as raid bosses.
Chance for Shinies: As many as five of these Pokémon can also be caught as Shiny. Articuno, Moltres, Zapdos, Lugia, and Ho-Oh are also available in their shiny form. You can receive these in the research breakthrough.
How long is the research breakthrough available? You can receive these legendary Pokémon from the research breakthrough throughout January and February. Starting January 1st, at 10 PM, these Pokémon will be available in the breakthrough.
What else is new? Pokémon GO also announced new field research tasks for the two months. These are supposed to be popular tasks from previous months. In the December, you can solve field research tasks that were present in previous months.
A detailed list of field research tasks will not be available until January 1st. Until then, the tasks are still unknown.
2018 was a good year for Pokémon GO. We explain why the game is so successful again in the following article:
The action RPG Monster Hunter World became a global hit in 2018. Our Leya explains why monster hunting is one of the big winners in gaming in 2018.
The situation: Monster Hunter has been around since 2004. From the beginning, the franchise has been incredibly popular in Japan.
The game was primarily found on handheld consoles, such as the Nintendo 3DS. In the West, however, significant success was lacking. Monster Hunter was always a niche title for us, with a loyal but small fanbase.
However, this was supposed to change with the fifth main installment of the series. Capcom tailored Monster Hunter World to the West. A particularly important step was the transition from handheld consoles to home consoles, the PS4 and Xbox One, and to PC.
This vibrant world was already palpable in the short demo where I hunted the terrifying Anjanath in the Ancient Forest back in August 2017.
When the Anjanath encounters the Great Jagras, it digs its sharp claws into it and challenges it to a territory fight. If I face a toad, it explodes and puts the monsters to sleep or even me if I’m not careful.
Little to criticize: Players were positively surprised by Monster Hunter World, and criticisms on consoles were rare.
Objectively, the cumbersome user interface and the clumsily implemented multiplayer were criticized. However, players enjoyed the gameplay so much that they gladly overlooked these issues.
After Capcom further optimized the performance and fixed bugs, the negative reviews also decreased.
The misunderstanding: Monster Hunter World is not a classic “games-as-a-service” title like Destiny 2. The game was never designed to be developed and supported with updates over the long term.
This caused confusion among some fans, as Monster Hunter World brings regular content updates and events in the game. New monsters like the Behemoth or Lunastra were added later. Monster Hunter World draws on many aspects of an MMO, but it is not one.
Fans want more: Thus, the biggest criticism was that fans wanted more content. For a few months, the craving for Monster Hunter World was great among fans. About 6 months after the release, the hype had noticeably faded and only a core group remained.
There was a general sentiment among fans that they wanted more monsters, more story, more maps – the players loved the monster hunting so much.
If this is the biggest criticism, then Monster Hunter World must have done a lot right.
Monster Hunter World as One of the Big Winners
The surprise: Monster Hunter World came out of nowhere for many in the West. The rise of the franchise has primarily been experienced by the Japanese. The concept of monster hunting and the associated steep learning curve was something new for players here.
Capcom adapted Monster Hunter World by introducing more comfort features and removing much clumsiness. However, Monster Hunter World did not lose the core of the franchise. The MMORPG boss-like battles with monsters, the grind for new equipment, and the enhancement of one’s skills constitute the appeal.
What was already well-known in Asia was perceived as something fresh here in the West. This, along with the impressive realization of the game world, made Monster Hunter World one of the biggest winners of 2018.
In Fortnite there is now the secret banner from week 4 of season 7. The loading screen gives the hint and shows that it is not a secret star.
What is it about? The new tasks of week 4 in Fortnite: Battle Royale also include another secret banner. It is initially hidden and is only suggested by a loading screen. We show you here the loading screen with the hint and then also the location of the secret banner.
This is the requirement: To find the secret banner, you must first complete all tasks from week 4 and the previous weeks. Otherwise, you can walk to the location but won’t see the banner.
Where is the banner from week 4 in season 7? This time no star
After completing all tasks from week 4 in season 7, you unlock a new loading screen. Pay close attention, as there is a hidden clue.
What do you see in the picture? The graphic shows the character Powder performing a cool trick. But the hint for the banner is hidden in the background. Look in the lower right corner of the facade of a house.
This house gives the hint: The house on the right side of the image shows the icon of the banner. On the left half of the second floor, you will find the hint.
Here you should search: You need to go to the village Happy Hamlet, which can be found in the south of Fortnite in the ice biome. This is located at grid box D9. Travel to this location and find the house that is near a clock tower. Build a staircase to the house. The banner is waiting at the indicated place outside the house.
Video description: So you can definitely find the location you are looking for, we embed a YouTube video here that shows the location.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, you can now find the Quad Crasher as a new vehicle. We have discovered all the “Quad Locations” for you and are showing a map with the locations.
Update 28.12.: We have added a new map for Season 7 to the article for Christmas. It shows the locations of the Quads.
What is a Quad Crasher? The Quad Crasher is a new vehicle in Fortnite. Together with the Shopping Carts and Golf Carts, there are now three vehicles in the game.
The Quad Crasher is a mini bulldozer with a jet engine. In addition to the driver, a passenger can also hop on the back – ideal for solo and duo matches. The Crasher is quite fast and has a special feature.
The terror of all buildings: When you activate the booster, you ignite an afterburner. This accelerates the Crasher significantly and turns you into a rampaging bulldozer.
Whenever you encounter a destructible obstacle, you simply break through and smash everything into small wood chips (stone, metal). This is ideal for tearing down enemy strongholds or ruining the day of opponents hiding in buildings.
On the embedded map here, you can see all known spawn points of the Quad Crasher so far.
But there’s no Crasher! Unfortunately, the spawn points of the Quad Crashers on the map are just possibilities, not guarantees. As with all other items in the game, it is not guaranteed that you will actually find a Quad Crasher at the respective location.
So it’s better to try another location if you don’t find the desired vehicle right away.
Do you know any other spawn points of Quad Crashers on the map?
If you prefer to travel with four people, the Golf Cart might be the better choice:
This is the new weekly task: “Eliminate opponents at three Expedition Outposts” is one of the tasks for week 4 of Season 7. Once you find these locations, the task is easily doable. But where are all the Outposts?
Map shows all Expedition Outposts in Fortnite
What are Expedition Outposts? These bases are spread across the entire map of Season 7. They are red container structures that you can find a total of seven times on the map. They also bear the symbol of the battle robot A.I.M.
This is what the Outposts look like.
Here you can find the Expedition Outposts: The following map shows all the locations where such a structure stands. Stick to it, and you will find the Outposts without any trouble.
How do I complete the task? You need to go to three of the Outposts and eliminate at least one opponent per Outpost. It’s enough to be nearby; you do not have to stand right next to it.
This task is particularly easy in modes that offer respawns. Then you can play more aggressively and potentially rack up multiple Outpost kills.
Prepare for a fight: Not only do you have to complete this task. Many other opponents will be waiting for you there and are eager to attack. After all, they also need to eliminate opponents.
What else awaits you in week 4 of Season 7?
Like every week, you can expect numerous tasks in week 4 of Season 7. If you complete them all, you can secure a secret star or a secret banner. This week, for example, you need to attack an opponent with a pickaxe or play with the airplane in different rounds.
We have also provided you with an overview this week that will help you with completing the tasks. In addition, individual guides for the tasks are available:
