The latest patch of Hearthstone brought many changes, including for the Arena. New cards have now been added, and others have been banned.
The Arena in Hearthstone is a bit wilder compared to the “Constructed” game mode. With luck, players can achieve very strong combinations and some cards can even be held three, four, or five times in the same deck.
To keep the Arena continuously exciting, the rules of card drawing are slightly altered from time to time. Overpowered cards occasionally get removed, or old ones are reintroduced.
This was also the case with the patch from December 19, 2018. In addition to the nerfs of some cards, there were changes to the Arena.
Farewell, Mind Control: A single card is newly banned from the Arena, the Mind Control. This neutral minion for 3 mana with the stats 3/3 could take over a random enemy minion permanently through Battlecry if the opponent had at least four minions. This is no longer possible, as the card will no longer appear.
Many cards return: At the same time, many cards are also reintroduced to the Arena pool that were previously removed because they were considered too powerful. The following cards are now back in the Arena:
Druid
Unleash
Spirit of the Forest
Mark of Nature
Hunter
Starving Buzzard
Forest Wolf
Snipe
Priest
Mind Strike
Inner Fire
Lightwell
Warlock
Sacrifice Pact
Summon Demons
Succubus
Shaman
Dust Devil
Power of Totems
Healing of the Ancestors
Wind Speaker
Warrior
Warlord’s Howl
Charged Attack
Rage
More cards from the latest expansion: In addition to the introduction of the old cards, the rate at which players can draw cards from the latest expansion “Rastakhan’s Rumble” has also been increased. The rate has been increased by 50%, allowing more players to experiment with the 135 new cards.
The changes are already active, so you can experience them while crafting your Arena decks.
The Xbox One version of Black Desert is coming closer. At the beginning of January, developer Pearl Abyss will announce the release date and price.
Finally, fans will receive information about an exact release date. In addition, Pearl Abyss plans to announce the price of the game in January, though some players would prefer to know this before Christmas.
Important Information for Fans at the Beginning of January
Players recently had the opportunity to take a look at Black Desert on the Xbox One in an open beta. The beta has now ended, and developer Pearl Abyss has revealed how things will proceed with Black Desert on the Xbox One.
This is how it will continue with Black Desert on the Xbox: On 07.01.2019, the following information will be announced:
The contents of the release version of Black Desert on the Xbox One. So which classes will be playable and which areas players can travel to.
The price you will have to pay for Black Desert at release. At the PC launch, players could choose from various founder packages that came with different premium contents.
Pearl Abyss will announce the release date of the MMO.
Moreover, players can pre-order the game starting from 07.01.19. Whether there will be pre-order bonuses is still unknown.
“Why aren’t you announcing the prices now?”
Long wait: The players have been waiting for almost 2 years for the release of the console port. Accordingly, their anticipation is high to finally know the release date in January.
However, some also point out that the players could be informed about the price before 07.01.2019, so that they can set aside money for Black Desert on the Xbox One.
On the map of Red Dead Online, you can find useful items like food or ammunition at these locations. Collect them, so you don’t have to spend any money.
The map of Red Dead Online is huge and offers many hidden items. This includes cheese, bread, or even ammunition or cigarettes. You can find them randomly or now also search for them specifically.
What’s new? A fan of Red Dead Online took the effort to create an interactive map for Red Dead Online. You can learn how the map works here.
Why should you search for items? Food or ammunition are sought after in Red Dead Online because they are always in demand. Instead of spending your hard-earned money on it, you can loot some for free.
Where can you find the map? The Reddit user lulzenberg developed the map and shared it with the Reddit community. You can find the map at rdomap.com.
What does the map show? You have filters there to set which locations you want to see. If you are looking for free food, you can display apples, bread, canned fruit, and cheese. Just like in the example screenshot.
Zoom in on the map to find the approximate location of the items. The filters also show you sought-after items like gun oil or horse revivers.
Are all lootable items to be found there? On Reddit, lulzenberg explains that there are 972 locations marked on the map, but more will be added later. In the future, there will also be a way for players to submit their findings, which will then be included on the map later.
The developers of New World answered some questions for us about their sandbox MMO. They revealed a lot about the gameplay: We learn new things about character development, guilds, and special events.
Currently, New World is in a closed alpha phase. There is little information and not much gameplay to see. We had the chance to ask the developers some questions. The ones who answered are:
Studio Head Patrick Gilmore
Game Director Scot Lane
and Executive Producer Rich Lawrence.
Here you can read the first part of our interview, which mainly focuses on the gameplay of New World. In the second part, we will discuss the development and organization of the team.
New images of New World: We also received four new screenshots that we have included here.
New Screenshot: A city gate at night.
Players should always have an idea of how to fill their time
MeinMMO: You refer to New World on the official website as a sandbox MMO. What are the sandbox elements? Is it just the absence of quests, or can players also change content in the world?
Rich Lawrence: We consider New World a sandbox MMO. MMORPGs evoke a special idea among players of a “theme park game,” driven by narrative quests. We are definitely not that – The gameplay is fun, but it is not the kind of fun we have set as our goal.
However, there is also a central concept of theme park games that we want to achieve, and that is guided gameplay. Simply put: A player should always have an idea of what they can do in the game. With some mechanics, we ensure that this is always clear to the player.
On the other hand, we share a clear characteristic of sandbox games: Players can ignore all guidance and do what they want. We do not hold you back. The ability to develop your character, see the world, and experience the game is not tied to quest chains.
Scot Lane: Your character in New World develops by playing and moving through the world. It is not limited by quests or levels. You can choose your adventure anywhere in the world, and while some areas of the game are more dangerous than others, there are no mechanics that prevent you from entering. If you have the skill, you can experience any area of the world, regardless of gear or level.
We currently have no plans for quests in the classic sense, but we rely on guided gameplay through a targeted system. We also plan a mission system, through which players can recruit others for various tasks.
New Screenshot: A fight between two players.
New World doesn’t want to become a copy of other games
MeinMMO: What are your features compared to other sandbox MMOs, like Camelot Unchained or Ashes of Creation? Both also focus on open-world PvP and siege events.
Rich Lawrence: This may sound a bit self-serving, but we did not create New World in reaction to other games or as a copy of them. There will naturally be content that you have seen before – After all, we did not invent fighting.
We set out to develop a sandbox MMO game and chose content that we enjoyed. The target audience of our game should be excited to forge their own path in New World and to play with or against other players who share the same goal.
MeinMMO: Are there plans for survival content, like hunger or thirst? Can one die if they neglect these needs?
Scot Lane: We already have hunger and thirst in the game, but you do not die from it. In our game, you are rewarded with buffs when you are nourished and hydrated. With a full stomach, you regenerate health points, and without thirst, you regenerate stamina faster.
Additionally, players can consume special foods and drinks that contain further bonuses.
New Screenshot: A mill in the woods.
There is no way to completely avoid PvP
MeinMMO: Are there ways to bypass PvP and just enjoy PvE? What are typical aspects of PvE in New World?
Scot Lane: There is no way to completely avoid PvP, but ganking is restricted by our “crime tracking system.” If a player attacks another outside of approved conflicts, they are marked as a criminal and can be attacked with impunity by other players.
In New World, we do not want to encourage ganking, but we also want to support the bandit style. We are aware that there will be players who wear the “red status” as a badge of honor.
While being a bandit is quite specific and challenging, we do not want it to be completely impossible to play this way.
Players gain experience through experiences in the game world
MeinMMO: New World does not have specific classes that we can choose during creation. What are your plans for character development? How does one learn new skills?
Scot Lane: Our progression system is based on two categories: attributes and skills. Attributes make the player stronger and more versatile. Skills make the player better at things they experience in the world, like blacksmithing, logging, or surviving in the wilderness.
Players collect experience by experiencing things in the world. At special locations, you gain a level-up and receive skill and attribute points that you can then spend.
Casual players can focus on advancing their character based on their preferred playstyle, while we also enable build optimizations and min-maxing for hardcore players.
New Screenshot: The gate of a fortress in the mountains.
New World has its own version of the classic guild
MeinMMO: How will players be able to organize to explore the world with others? Are you planning a guild system or something similar?
Scot Lane: We already have “Companies” that represent our version of guilds. The Companies have a leadership structure, rights, share land ownership, and prevent friendly fire in battles.
We also have a group system that allows a small number of players to …
travel together through the world,
inform each other of each other’s positions, and
set shared gathering points.
As New World continues to develop, we plan to expand our existing company system.
Events will be important for New World: Here’s how they might look
MeinMMO: We already know from Gamescom that you have planned events in New World. Can you tell us something about that? What type of events are you planning?
Patrick Gilmore: We need to go live with the game first before we can create an event plan, so nothing is set in stone. However, our partnership with Twitch has raised awareness for us, so we have thought a lot about in-game events:
Everything from races to spectator fights and bounty hunts, to derbies and structured battles is possible. For testing purposes, we are running many different events internally and have expanded some of them to the alpha. For example, we heavily fortified a fortress and then called upon all players of a server to attack it together.
We wanted to see how well our systems could handle data exchange with so many players in a small area of the game. At first, it was quite challenging, but we learned a lot and continue to work on technical support for large-scale battles. Big combat actions in the game are just incredibly awesome experiences and generally serve to test every new weapon.
We are not far enough along to promise anything concrete. But expect that events will be an important aspect of the future of New World.
In the second part of our interview, we will talk about the thematic development of the game, the impact of Amazon, and what we learned from the current alpha. You can read the second part tomorrow, on December 21, here on MeinMMO.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The free games for Xbox Games with Gold are now known for January 2019. Among them is the best indie game of 2018, a shooter from a well-known series, a racing game, and a co-op action-adventure.
As a subscriber paying for the Xbox Games with Gold service, you will receive four free games in January 2019 as well.
The free games for Xbox One in January 2019:
Celeste – available from January 1 to January 31
Celeste won the Game Award for Best Indie Game in 2018. In this platformer, you must climb the mountain Celeste as Madeline and solve many puzzles and secrets. The game features up to 700 stages.
World Rally Championship 6 – available from January 16 to February 15
In this racing game, you can participate in various rallies. Whether on roads or in the mud.
In this shooter, you explore a large open world and fight from a first-person perspective. The first sequel in the Far Cry series takes you to South Africa. As a mercenary, you fight corrupt warlords.
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light – available from January 1 to 15
In this game, you can cooperatively solve puzzles and experience adventures with Lara Croft, the archaeologist from the Tomb Raider series.
Not just for Xbox 360: Keep in mind that due to backward compatibility, the games for Xbox 360 also run on Xbox One. So as a One owner, you can play everything.
Free games for Xbox One and Xbox 360 with Games with Gold
What is Games with Gold? As a subscriber to Xbox Games with Gold, you receive a selection of free games each month. There are 2 games for Xbox 360 and 2 for Xbox One that you can claim for free.
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Even weeks after the release, Fallout 76 continues to spark controversies within the community. Some players are now sharing their experience that they are even being belittled simply because they enjoy playing Fallout 76.
What the players report: In a reddit thread, several Fallout 76 players are discussing the behavior of other people. They report facing mockery and hatred when other players discover that they like Fallout.
In some cases, it has even gone so far that friends repeatedly ask them if they want to stop playing the game.
Abuse Against Fallout Fans – Is YouTube to Blame?
This is what fans are facing: Reddit user DeathMachine985 reports that other gamers even confront him in other games because of Fallout. He hears that he has wasted money because Fallout 76 is supposedly going to be free-to-play soon.
The situation arose after a game of Overwatch, when a teammate took a closer look at his account. When asked if this information was just a rumor, the response was:
Stop defending a game just because you’ve wasted your money on it.
User TheOneEyedWolf shares that even a friend keeps asking him about Fallout and whether he still plays. Comments like: “It’s okay if you like it, but at least admit that it’s a bad game” are common.
It might be due to: The original reason for the post on Reddit was that supposedly too many YouTubers primarily produce negative videos and showcase unreflective opinions about Fallout 76. This, according to many users, is also a significant problem.
Many larger YouTubers do not even play Fallout 76 themselves. They merely collect opinions or threads and turn them into videos. Whether the content of their videos reflects the truth is largely irrelevant to them.
They are also accused of clickbaiting with titles and videos that intentionally mislead. They no longer care about the game, only about easy clicks and money. Some of them even conduct experiments with misinformation like the free-to-play debate to see if such things circulate within the community.
The result is uninformed people who get their information from these YouTubers without having any personal experience with Fallout. They mindlessly repeat the reports and thus occasionally attack the game’s fans.
Is it really Bethesda’s fault?
Some other critical voices note that the situation could also be Bethesda’s fault. If Fallout 76 hadn’t launched with so many bugs, there wouldn’t even be a reason for criticism.
In the second thread, however, it is noted that Bethesda is also only doing the bare minimum. It is self-evident that a company must take care of its game. However, players do not seem to reach a consensus on this.
What do you think? Do YouTubers already have so much influence on other players’ opinions?
In Week 3 of Season 7 in Fortnite: Battle Royale, you should ring doorbells again. Which doors are relevant and where you can find them, you will learn here.
This is the doorbell task from Week 3: In the 3rd week of Season 7, a familiar task from Season 6 returns. Back then, you also had to ring the doors of houses where opponents were present.
In Week 3 of Season 7 in Fortnite, you have to do it again. But with a few changes. Where the task is usable, you will find out here.
The Locations of the Doorbells
How to find the doorbells: Doorbells are not at every door. We have included a map here showing where they are located.
Where do I find the most doorbells? As shown on the map, most doorbells are in Pleasant Park. Almost all doors there have a doorbell. But you will also find many doorbells in Salty Springs, Retail Row, and Paradise Palms. The villas of Snobby Shores are also inviting for ringing.
Better not look in these places: In the new ice biome in the southwest, doorbells are rarely found. There are only a few in the outskirts. Additionally, the location Greasy Grove has been swallowed by ice. There used to be a lot of doorbells there in Season 6. So better look elsewhere.
How to complete the task? Unlike in Season 6, this time you only have to ring the doorbell at the door. Opponents do not need to be in the house. You must ring the doorbell at two different named locations. So you need to visit one place and make it to another without dying along the way.
Ideally, you land in Retail Row and then go to Salty Springs. The two places are close to each other and both have many doorbells.
If you know of any other doorbell locations, especially if they are found in the ice, let us know in the comments. We will update this article later with more current maps and locations.
Since today, the tempered Kulve Taroth is active in Monster Hunter World. However, the monster is only available on PS4 and Xbox One for a limited time.
The Elder Dragon Kulve Taroth is available in its tempered form in Monster Hunter World. Players can acquire new relic weapons, and there is also a Gamma armor to craft.
Additionally, there is news about the upcoming events on PC. The tempered Teostra will arrive at the beginning of January.
Tempered Kulve Taroth
What kind of monster is this? The Kulve Taroth belongs to the Elder Dragons and was first introduced in a special siege quest in Monster Hunter World. It is huge and has its own area where you can fight it in several phases. During the battle, players can complete certain tasks to increase their reward level.
The goal is to sever the monster’s horns. If successful, the group receives an extra reward. The higher the reward level after the battle, the better the loot. You can find all the detailed information about the siege quest with us.
This is new: The tempered Kulve Taroth is stronger than the normal version. It deals greater damage and has an additional mode in which it becomes more aggressive and starts to glow in the upper body area.
If it is in this mode and players manage to complete certain tasks, there will be rainbow-colored rewards. From these, new relic weapons can be obtained.
These weapons resemble the previous golden relic weapons but are darker and more brass-colored. The special feature of these weapons is that they come with a skill bonus.
This is what the new relic weapons look like
Depending on the weapon type, these new weapons either have a bonus on element crits or on status crits. Additionally, there is a Taroth Gamma armor to craft. For this, you will need KT Kaiserchunks, which can be obtained by completing the siege quest.
How long do you have to farm? You can hunt the tempered Kulve Taroth until January 4. However, this will not be the last chance to obtain the weapons. The monster will return at regular intervals.
Tempered Teostra is on the way, Behemoth starts tomorrow
Some events are also on the way for PC. While the tempered Vaal Hazak is still wreaking havoc, the Behemoth will arrive tomorrow. The huge Behemoth is part of a crossover between Monster Hunter World and Final Fantasy 14.
The next tempered monster is the Teostra. From its tickets, you can craft a Gamma armor and obtain the decorative armor from Dante’s set.
When does the tempered Teostra come? The Elder Dragon starts on January 4 on PC and is expected to last until January 18. You can read the complete event calendar on Capcom’s official site.
In the subreddit of World of Warcraft, a letter from a fan to Blizzard is causing excitement and resonates with the gaming community.
For those who are die-hard fans of World of Warcraft and have been checking the MMORPG’s subreddit in recent weeks, the fun must have long been gone. Aside from some funny memes and cool nostalgia stories, there has been a lot of complaints. The overall mood there is rather negative and according to current trends, it seems that won’t change until at least Patch 8.2 Rise of Azshara.
A long letter to Blizzard has now united a large part of the player base in the WoW subreddit. Within half a day, there were more than 23,000 upvotes and nearly a hundred “golden awards” for the post.
Who is the author of the letter? The author of the letter describes himself as a 41-year-old, grumpy and cynical man who works in marketing and hates the business. He finds it absurd that consumers should have “a relationship” with companies; they just want good products. He wouldn’t want a relationship with the company behind Coca-Cola and wouldn’t visit fan forums for Tide Pods either. Furthermore, he would never pay money to attend a large convention for Levi’s.
But with Blizzard, it’s exactly the opposite. He loves the company because he has played their games for 20 years. Even if he wasn’t good at games, like in StarCraft, he still played them because he knew they were simply good games.
The love began with World of Warcraft: He was truly a fan only with World of Warcraft, when he first stepped into Dun Morogh and began his adventure in 2004. He has huge posters of the game in his room, an Arthas statue on his desk, and for him, Blizzard has become like a football team. He always hopes that Blizzard will be successful and achieve its goals. But now that has changed, and for him, it feels like he is cheering for a team that was once the great winner, but can no longer win today.
Blizzard needs more ‘Soon’: For the author of the letter, Blizzard’s fundamental principle “Gameplay first” is what has distinguished Blizzard. Back then, games were repeatedly delayed with a “Soon”. Blizzard took their time to polish the game, and only when it was somewhat perfect, was it released. The “Soon” was always worth the wait, and one knew that in the end, a masterpiece would emerge.
“Filling bars” and “hiding features” is annoying: For the author, World of Warcraft has changed. It’s now only about the “filling of bars” in terms of reputation, island expeditions, PvP, and other features. The reward for this is almost always some kind of loot box. World of Warcraft has transformed into a “fantasy casino” where one RNG mechanic builds upon another. Some content is hidden behind mindless grind or only becomes available over the course of weeks and months to keep subscription numbers constant.
The lukewarm fans have disappeared: He concludes the letter with a clear appeal and states that the “lukewarm fair-weather fans” have since disappeared. “We are all you have left,” he writes, referring to the “hardcore fans” who still play World of Warcraft despite its flaws. He wishes that they would stop designing the game based on analyses and monthly customers. The game should be fun, and that cannot be created by statistics, but can only be judged by the customers themselves.
Much agreement among readers: On Reddit, the post has received extremely high approval with its more than 23,000 upvotes. One comment compares Blizzard to a video by Steve Jobs, in which he explains why, in his view, companies fail. In summary, companies can create a monopoly through good products. But once the monopoly is achieved, only the marketing department can drive growth. For this reason, marketing people get more power, slowly pushing out those who actually create good products, which ultimately leads to the company’s downfall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuZ6ypueK8M
Not every reader agrees: However, there are also opposing voices in the post. One user notes that it is not Blizzard’s fault, but the own expectations. Blizzard has always made games for the current target audience. Back then, that was “our” generation. But even back then, they sold DLCs, such as StarCraft: Broodwar, which was released in the same year as the original StarCraft. However, back then it had to be bought in a store.
Therefore, it makes sense for Blizzard to create games with loot boxes and similar systems for users who have grown up with them, and not for the “outdated” generation, with whom they cannot earn as much money and who statistically will not have many more years as customers. Blizzard is simply keeping up with the times and if a company does not do that, it is doomed to fail.
You can view the complete letter in English in our sources.
What do you think of this letter and its core messages? Do you agree that Blizzard has changed for the worse? Or is it just the nostalgia goggles at fault and everything is actually the same as always?
In Fortnite, you should search between three ski huts in Week 3 of Season 7. We will show you the sought location.
Today, on December 20, 2018, the 3rd Week of Season 7 started in Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode. For the Battle Pass, you need to complete various tasks to earn experience points again. One of the tasks is a search between 3 ski huts. We will show you here where to find the said location.
Where are the ski huts in Fortnite?
On the wintery map of Season 7 in Fortnite, you will find plenty of snow, planes, and also zip lines. There are also ski huts.
Here you will find the ski huts: They are clearly marked on the map. Look in the winter biome in the southwest around the coordinates C9. You will find the 3 huts in that vicinity.
What can you find there? Below the middle ski hut is the sought location. The location is just a few meters south of the middle hut. Here you will find the secret treasure.
Video explanation: To help you find the location even better, we have embedded a video guide for you. The YouTuber MrWilliamThor set out shortly after the start of the challenges of Week 3 in Season 7 to find the location.
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This week, there are again various tasks for you, with which you can increase your level in the Battle Pass. You need to land at different locations, starting with Lonely Lodge. You also need to eliminate opponents with legendary weapons.
In our overview of the tasks, we provide you with assistance so that you can quickly complete the challenges this week.
The creators of League of Legends and Halo Infinite are now collaborating with Limbitless Solutions. This organization produces prosthetics specifically for children.
Two development studios are partnering with the organization Limbitless Solutions. Riot Games (League of Legends) and 343 Industries (Halo Infinite) recently announced this. As part of this collaboration, prosthetics are being created in the design of Halo and League of Legends.
Comic-style Prosthetics
This is how the collaboration with the LoL developer came about:According to Riot’s official statement, the prosthetics were designed during an event called Thunderdome. The Thunderdome lasts 48 hours and is a kind of hackathon where everyone can participate.
This year, part of Riot focused on the design of prosthetics. They collaborated with Limbitless Solutions via live streaming and managed to do it in a very short time. Additionally, Riot donated $5,330 to the organization, which was collected during the Thunderdome.
In total, there are five different designs that were ultimately implemented:
Odyssey Jinx
Star Guardian
Shurima
Illaoi
Maokai
The image shows Maokai, Star Guardian, Illaoi, and Odyssey Jinx from left to right . The Shurima design is still missing.
This is what the prosthetics in LoL style look like
When will the models be released? According to Riot Games, the prosthetics are supposed to be released in Spring 2019.
Halo Studio is Joining In
Not only Riot Games are working with Limbitless Solutions. The current developers of the Halo series, 343 Industries, are also collaborating with the organization. The announcement mentions a collaboration.
Prosthetics like a Spartan: As part of this collaboration, two models for a prosthetic in the style of the Spartans from Halo have been created. The first model is inspired by the Mark-VI armor of the Master Chief.
A second model is said to be available in various colors.
When will the models be released? At least the first one is expected to be released in early 2019.
Prosthetics from the 3D Printer
Limbitless Solutions is a non-profit organization based in Orlando, Florida, that specializes in prosthetics for children.
What makes the prosthetics special? By being produced using 3D printing, the prosthetics are significantly cheaper than usual. The models are fully functional and can grasp objects.
In week 3 of Season 7 in Fortnite: Battle Royale, you need to slide on zip lines. The task is: Use a zip line in different matches. We show you the locations of the zip lines in Fortnite so you can complete this challenge easily and quickly.
A new week of challenges has started in Fortnite: Battle Royale. It is now the third week in Season 7, providing you with challenges. One of the tasks requires you to use a zip line in 5 different matches. We will show you where you can complete the task on the map.
Where are the zip lines in Fortnite?
Season 7 in Fortnite is particularly cool. There is now a winter biome with frozen lakes and lots of snow. Zip lines are also spread across the entire map.
Where can you find zip lines? The zip lines can be found at Dusty Divot, in the Wailing Woods, Pleasant Park, Snobby Shores, and many other locations. Reddit users Zargothrax and Littlelady90210 have marked the zip lines on the following map.
How to use the zip lines? Simply go to these locations and jump onto the zip line. A magnet will then automatically pull you onto the line. You’ll zip through the air from one place to another.
Why are the lines blue and red? The color differences are meant to help colorblind users see the stripes on the green background. In the game itself, this has no further implications.
How often do you need to slide? The task requires you to slide 5 times. Keep in mind that you need to complete a match naturally for a slide to count. You must either die or win. Simply leaving the round will mean that the sliding will not be counted.
In the Izanami Forge, you now have the opportunity to forge a real top weapon in Destiny 2. We take a closer look at the new firearm and show you why the grind is worth it.
What happened? Since more and more Guardians are unlocking the new Izanami Forge, reports about the new pulse rifle Blast Furnace, which can be earned there, are piling up.
Numerous Guardians rave about this weapon in the highest terms. Many are already sure that it is currently the best pulse rifle in Destiny 2 – for both PvP and PvE. What makes the weapon so special?
The pulse rifle Blast Furnace in detail
How do you get the pulse rifle? To do this, players must first unlock the Izanami Forge – the now third of a total of four forges in the Black Armory.
Then there is a new weapon frame from Ada-1 this week that can be completed there to earn the new pulse rifle. You can see the individual steps in this video from HurleyEffect:
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What can the new pulse rifle do? Blast Furnace is a pulse rifle of the “Aggressive Frame” archetype. The weapon is therefore comparable to “Just Imagine“, one of the best pulse rifles in the game so far.
Blast Furnace in direct comparison with Just Imagine (Source: Atzecross Gaming)
The Blast Furnace fires four rounds in a burst, has very good stability, and excellent range. In its archetype, Blast Furnace is statistically the best of the three weapons.
The weapon performs well in both PvP and PvE and boasts one of the best “Time to Kill” values of the game at approximately 0.73 seconds.
What makes the weapon so special? The special feature of Blast Furnace is the fact that this pulse rifle can kill with just two bursts in PvP under normal circumstances.
At optimal range, a critical hit deals 27 points of damage. Therefore, not all projectiles of the two 4-round bursts need to hit critically. 6 critical hits and 2 body shots are already sufficient.
On the other hand, Blast Furnace has very good stats for the important attributes of stability and range. With various rolls and mods, you can further improve the already excellent base weapon, making it outshine almost all its competitors.
These perks and mods make Blast Furnace even better:
Enhanced Rounds: For example, Blast Furnace can roll with the perk “Enhanced Rounds,” which further increases the weapon’s range and even reaches the maximum value, making it the highest of all pulse rifles. This way, you win almost every one-on-one duel in the Crucible at range.
Because with increased range, the weapon’s damage drop-off starts later, making it more effective and deadly over longer distances. Additionally, aim assist remains active on consoles even over long ranges.
Stable Rounds: Moreover, Blast Furnace can also roll with Stable Rounds, further increasing the weapon’s stability, which can be a significant advantage in PvP, especially on consoles. And the weapon already has excellent range.
Rampage: The Rampage perk also pairs very well with Blast Furnace. Once the effect is triggered, it allows you to take down opponents even easier with two bursts. Additionally, if you have the Rampage Spec mod on the weapon, you can further extend the effect’s duration.
Kill Clip: This perk is a classic, but in combination with Outlaw or Feeding Frenzy, Kill Clip makes the 2-burst kills with Blast Furnace even easier.
Zen Moment: Especially in PvP, this perk should not be overlooked for Blast Furnace. Especially on consoles. This allows you to almost turn the pulse rifle into a laser. Combined with the Counterweight stock, you get a weapon that excels in recoil control.
Depending on your preference, other perks and combinations can also be used.
These mods are recommended for Blast Furnace:
With the Counterweight stock, the weapon’s biggest weakness can be restricted and better controlled – the recoil.
With the Targeting Adjuster, it’s a bit easier on consoles to land the necessary crit shots.
And the Rampage Spec extends the duration of the Rampage perk if you prefer to play with this perk.
Blast Furnace in the video analysis: In this video from Houndish, you get a good overview of the qualities of Blast Furnace.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the challenges of Week 3 of Season 7 are now online. You can find out the exact challenges and how to complete them here.
The challenges from Week 3: In Week 3, there are many different tasks. You have to search for secret locations again, as well as enjoy a fun ride on ziplines and doorbell terror.
Free and paid: The Battle Pass of Season 7 is still required for all 7 challenges. It costs 950 V-Bucks (9.50 Euro). Without the pass, you can only complete the three free tasks.
All Challenges from Week 3 in Season 7
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Challenge 1 – Use ziplines in different rounds
Here’s how to complete the task: You can find ziplines everywhere on the map. You can find out where to find the most and how to complete the task quickly in our guide to ziplines.
Challenge 2 – Phase 1: Land at Lonely Lodge
Here’s how to complete the task: The task is self-explanatory. First, land at Lonely Lodge. Then go on to Pleasant Park, then Lucky Landing, Lazy Links, and finally Tilted Towers.
Challenge 3 – Eliminate opponents with legendary weapons (Hard)
Here’s how to complete the task: There are weapons with which it’s hard to get kills. Luckily, legendary weapons are usually not among them, especially since you are supposed to get the kills with any golden weapon. Therefore, this challenge is easy.
Challenge 4 – Search chests at Polar Peak or Tomato Temple (Battle Pass only)
Here’s how to complete the task: This task is easy to solve. Just land there and open chests. Ideally, you do this in modes with good loot chances.
Challenge 5 – Ring doorbells during a match at various named locations (Battle Pass only)
Here’s how to complete the task:Shotguns are very strong since the buff and you should comfortably deal 200 damage with them. The further phases expect you to deal 200 damage with pistols and sniper weapons as well.
There is still little information about Halo Infinite. In a stream about Halo 5, the developers from 343 Industries revealed a few tidbits about the shooter.
After 343 Industries presented a Halo trailer for the new Slipspace engine at the last E3, Halo fans are waiting for information about the upcoming Halo Infinite. However, the developers only share information partially and in small bits, as was recently the case in a stream about Halo 5. It was confirmed that Halo Infinite can be played again in split-screen mode.
Developers talk about adjustments and split-screen
This is what the developers said: In the social stream, the Studio Head of 343 Industries, Chris Lee, the Tech Director Berger, John Junyszek from the community team, and Community Director Brian Jarrard faced off against each other in Halo 5: Guardians.
While the focus was mainly on Halo 5, the guys couldn’t resist discussing Halo Infinite in between.
The most interesting information is that Halo Infinite will have split-screen again. Playing with up to four participants in split-screen has been successfully tested with the new engine. The predecessor of Halo Infinite, Halo 5: Guardians, was often criticized for the lack of a split-screen mode.
What else came to light? In addition to the split-screen mode, the developers also talked about other features, especially character customization was in the spotlight:
Black undersuits: The artists are aware of the high demand for undersuits and will implement them in Halo Infinite. It was pointed out that “all parts of the armor that are not made of metal” are meant by these undersuits.
Halo Infinite will have a player customization inspired by Halo Reach. The developers stated that many players loved the customization options in Reach and indicated that fans will enjoy the customization in Infinite.
Players who reach Level 152 in Halo 5 will receive a special reward in Infinite.
The Slipspace engine was developed with a focus on PC, and PC players are expected to feel like “first-class citizens.”
The engine was not completely newly created; some elements from previous Halo games were adopted.
Tests are coming: 343 Industries also plans extensive community tests for Halo Infinite, the so-called “Flighting Programs.” In these “flights,” players will be invited to test the shooter together with the developers.
The “flights” are expected to start small, but more testers will be added over time. These programs will also take place on PC, but probably later than on the console.
Recently, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 introduced armor repair for the Blackout mode. However, some aspects of the feature faced criticism from fans. With the latest update, Treyarch is making adjustments. Here are the changes now.
The armor in Blackout mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has always been a major point of contention within the community. This has not changed even after the introduction of armor repair in Blackout. The developers have been diligently collecting feedback from fans and have now accordingly revised the feature.
Changes to Armor Repair in Blackout – What You Need to Know
How does armor repair work? In Blackout, since update 1.09, you can find armor plates. These are a type of resource with which you can repair your armor during a match.
The plates are distributed like other items in the game world or can be looted from dead enemies. You collect them in your inventory. When you use them, it upgrades your armor by 100 points within two seconds – effectively like a health pack for armor.
What was the problem with armor repair? Numerous fans felt that the time required for repairs was too short. In team play, teams could heal far too often and too quickly.
The durability of the various armor levels was also a major concern for many. Level III armor, being the strongest armor class, was still considered too strong by many. Additionally, fans felt that too many plates could be carried in inventory.
What has changed with armor repair: Treyarch addressed these points of criticism:
The durability of Level 2 and Level 3 armors has been reduced to the level of Level 1 armor. All armors now have the same durability.
Armor plates can now be stacked in the inventory up to a maximum of 5. Previously, you could stack 10.
The time to use a plate has been increased from 2 to 3 seconds.
The damage of the Paladin (Sniper) against armor has been slightly increased. This reduces the number of shots needed to eliminate an opponent with Level 3 armor.
With these changes, players should now be able to destroy enemy armor more often. Armor can no longer be repaired as quickly and frequently.
The usage of armor now takes one second longer. That may not sound like much at first, but in a heated battle, that one second is often crucial. The effectiveness of the various armor levels should now be better balanced.
The developers will also closely monitor the latest changes and make further adjustments if necessary.
For Star Trek Online, there’s a bunch of cool pets and a title for the expansion Age of Discovery. If you play on PlayStation 4, you can get keys for these goodies here.
What can you win? Anyone familiar with the series Star Trek Discovery will surely remember the frightening Tardigrade. It is an abnormally large tardigrade from another dimension. Normally, these creatures are microscopic, but in Star Trek Discovery they are huge and live up to their name “tardigrade”.
This creature turns out to be surprisingly versatile in the series and is eventually affectionately called “Ripper” after it has shredded an entire boarding party of Klingons and various crew members.
The version you can win here is not quite as brutal. You get the Tardigrade as a non-combat pet that will loyally follow you in ground missions. In addition, you will receive the title “Tardigrade Biter”.
100 Tardigrade Pets to Win for PC
What are the requirements? To win, you must perform at least three of the actions specified below.
How are the winners determined? Once you have completed the three actions, the contest widget should generate a code for your pet and the title. However, this will only continue until all 100 codes are used. Legal action is excluded. Good luck!
Attention! The codes are only valid for the PS4 version!
How to Redeem Your Code
If you have won a code, you can redeem it as follows:
Create a Sony Network Entertainment account in PSN (or use your existing Sony Entertainment Network account).
Select the PlayStation Store icon on the home page of the PS4 system and download Star Trek Online.
In the PlayStation Store, select “Redeem Codes” at the bottom of the menu.
Enter the code.
If the code is entered correctly, select “Continue” in the dialog box.
Select “Continue” to complete the code redemption.
Your items should now be available to you in the game.
In the MMORPG A:IR – Ascent Infinite Realm, you will also experience adventures in solo dungeons – and these look very interesting.
New screenshots of the air combat MMO A:IR now show some of these dungeons and the creatures awaiting you there.
Pretty Dungeons in A:IR
This is what the dungeons look like: The screenshots showcase some of the dungeons. In these, you will encounter massive monsters, which you must face alone – after all, these are solo dungeons.
What are solo dungeons? In A:IR, you will occasionally venture alone. If you enjoy solo content, you will find several single-player dungeons in the game world that you can enter alone.
Are there group dungeons as well? A:IR is an MMORPG, so group content is the focus. While there are also solo dungeons, you can also try your hand at group dungeons, where teamwork and cooperation are important to defeat the enemies and bosses, overcome challenges, and secure the loot.
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How do players react? Fans particularly appreciate the graphics of the game. However, voices are also heard in the official forum questioning the purpose of solo dungeons in an MMORPG. Players wish that the developers focus on group content.
When does A:IR launch? The closed beta of the game, which was originally planned for 2018 here, will no longer take place this year. A new date has not yet been announced. However, this also means that the beta will not start until 2019 and the release will be correspondingly delayed. Nonetheless, it is likely that Ascent: Infinite Realm will officially launch in 2019.
The online mode of Red Dead Redemption 2, Red Dead Online, has received a subtle Christmas update. Festive saloon music awaits you.
In many games, Christmas events are starting right now, providing players with gifts and bonuses. In Red Dead Online, a rather inconspicuous update has been activated.
What’s new? The pianists in the saloons of Red Dead Online have dusted off the old sheet music and are now playing festive songs.
Christmas songs across the map of Red Dead Online
On social networks, players are reporting that they hear Christmas music on the map of Red Dead Online. In the saloons, you can hear songs like Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Deck the Halls, and many more.
Video presents all Christmas songs: The YouTube video by Tony StrongStyle shows an overview of the various songs that are now played in Red Dead Online.
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This creates a friendly Christmas atmosphere in many places in the game. While players shoot each other in duels on the streets, they get into the Christmas spirit in the saloon with festive music. This is sure to please this player, who is wandering through Red Dead Online as Santa Claus, distributing gifts.
What do the players say? More and more videos of the Christmas songs in Red Dead Online are appearing on Reddit and Twitter. One user writes, “Even though there’s no snow on the entire map, the pianists have found a way to share their Christmas spirit.”
How players enjoy the songs: Overall, the opinion on this update is positive. User AnadyranTontine writes that he actually hates Christmas music. But these songs in Red Dead Online put a big grin on his face.
Apparently, the Christmas songs are not just played on the piano. Player CheeseForPeas writes: “The banjo guy in Rhodes also played Christmas songs today. Put me in the Christmas spirit for my killing spree.”
Player dominikbalotelli writes that he listened to the pianist for half an hour when he was playing in Valentine. It would have been too good not to listen.
Players wish for snow: It would be a nice addition if it snowed in Red Dead Online. Some players would wish for that. User ryebreadryan writes: “I hope we get snow like in GTA Online. At least in the corresponding states.” In GTA Online, the snow event starts in a few hours.
Others point out that there is currently no winter clothing in Red Dead Online, and they would probably freeze to death. So, the developers would first need to distribute warm coats, so that the snow doesn’t negatively affect players.
After there were gifts in the form of free weapons for some classes in Battlefield 5, Medic players were worried that their class was forgotten. However, there will be something for the Medics at Christmas.
What happened? In Battlefield 5, there are gifts already before Christmas. Since yesterday, players can secure two new weapons. The firearms come from the predecessor Battlefield 1 and are available for all fans.
That’s why Medic players were concerned: Players on Reddit are excited about this gift. The two weapons, the Ribeyerolles 1918 assault rifle and the M1897 shotgun, can only be used by the Assault and Supply classes.
Thus, not all classes benefit from this gift. Especially Medics complained that their class once again does not receive enough love from the developers. In their current arsenal, Medics could really use additional firepower.
This is what the developers say: In a Twitter conversation with a fan, DICE stated that they certainly have not forgotten the Medics. A fan asked there whether there will also be something nice for the Medic at Christmas. After all, other classes have received weapons. However, the Medic is currently left empty-handed.
In response, DICE’s Multiplayer Producer, David Sirland, replied with a brief “Yes :)”
What will the Medics get for Christmas now? This is still unknown. Sirland did not go into further details during the conversation. However, numerous Medic players already have enough of the brief response to look forward eagerly to the gift for their beloved class.
Meanwhile, fans already have their own theories about what they might expect. On one hand, new weapons in the form of SMGs are also expected here. After all, there are still some weapons that were discovered through data mining but are not yet in the game.
However, since Sirland did not explicitly say there would be weapons, fans are also considering new gadgets or even abilities as possibilities. Some even hope for an auto-heal function for nearby allies, as seen in some predecessors of Battlefield 5.
Currently, all of this remains speculation, but the gifts for Medics should not take too long to arrive. Whether there will be something specifically for Recon is still unknown.
