Destiny 2: Devil’s Squad completes new raid after a week of three

Just a week after the release of the new raid Scourge of the Past, the new PvE endgame activity of Destiny 2 is no longer a challenge – at least for exceptional players like Gigz or Gladd. They have once again proven their skill.

What happened? On December 7, 2018, the new raid Scourge of the Past from the new premium DLC The Black Armory went live. But while numerous Guardians are still struggling with the level requirements of the raid, some talented players show just a week later that the raid is almost trivial for them.

What does the video show? The exceptional talent Gigz, along with two other top players, Gladd and Phammy, have accomplished a remarkable feat in the new raid. Within just half an hour, the Guardians defeated Scourge of the Past – and did so just the three of them without dying even once.

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With their performance, the team almost downgrades the new raid to (Nightfall) strike level. During their run, they appear so relaxed that you actually get the feeling they are just running a strike together and casually chatting. At no point does stress or haste occur, which is often the case in raids.

This was another top performance in the raid: Gigz had already claimed the world first race in Scourge of the Past with a team from the Tier 1 clan in less than two hours on December 7 .

The race was accompanied by a controversial discussion, as the team was able to revive more often than intended due to a bug.

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The raid boss Revolted Primus (Source: Roderick Weise on ArtStation)

Here you can find our raid guides: If you’re still struggling with the raid and stuck at a certain point or want to tackle Scourge of the Past for the first time, take a look at our two-part raid guide. There you will find all kinds of tips, tricks, strategies, and videos to make your entry and experience in the new raid easier.

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What do you think of the raid? Have you not dared yet due to the power levels or do you already run Scourge of the Past in 30 minutes?

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Hearthstone: Play the Solo Mode of Rastakhan’s Rumble now

The solo mode of Rastakhan’s Rumble is live. We reveal how the new Hearthstone adventure works.

For a week now, players have been enjoying the 135 new cards from Rastakhan’s Rumble. Since yesterday (December 13, 2018), the solo mode of the Hearthstone expansion has also been available, drawing players into the Gurubashi Arena.

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This is how the new mode works: At the beginning, you select one of three shrines (there are a total of nine). The shrine determines your class and your starting cards, with which you begin the arena battles. Now you must win eight fights against the other classes in turn to emerge as the victor from the arena. There is no second chance – if you fail, you must start over.

Otherwise, the mode is very similar to the Monster Hunt or the dungeons from previous expansions. After each victory, you can choose three new cards for your deck and occasionally even select a particularly powerful ally that has a devastating effect similar to a treasure.

What is special about shrine cards: Each player (including NPC opponents) has a shrine card, which provides a special effect. For the Paladin, for example, it means that the opposing hero takes 5 damage each time your hero receives damage. For the Mage, it grants the player +1 spell damage for each spell in hand. Thus, each class has its own shrine.

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The shrines count as minions and can be destroyed. In that case, they are not destroyed but only “inactive”. After three rounds, they reappear and grant their effect once again.

First kill the shrines, then the heroes: The basic strategy is the same against all enemies. You should (with a few exceptions) always take out the opponent’s shrine before directly attacking their health points. The enemy decks are quite powerful, and a shrine left standing in arrogance could quickly turn a sure victory into a defeat.

What reward is there? Anyone who manages to complete all eight challenges with a deck will unlock a special card back.

What do you think of Rastakhan’s Rumble? Do you enjoy the mode? Or does it not have enough new features compared to the Witch Hunt?

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Blizzard withdraws developers from HotS, cancels eSports

Heroes of the Storm faces dark times. The development team will be reduced and the eSports for 2019 is canceled.

For all fans of Blizzard’s MOBA, Heroes of the Storm, this news is likely quite negative. In a blog post, J. Allen Brack and Ray Gresko from the development team of the game announced that some developers will be removed from the Heroes of the Storm team. The development of the game will now proceed at a slower pace. Additionally, various eSports tournaments will not take place in 2019.

What was said? According to official statements, some developers were reassigned from the Heroes team to other projects. However, this is considered a fundamentally good thing, as it allows for the creation of new games. After all, Blizzard currently has more games in development than ever before.

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However, it was not stated how many developers will be removed from Heroes of the Storm. Since this issue is worth an official announcement from Blizzard, it is likely to be several.

The rest of the team is committed to Heroes of the Storm: Despite this change, they remain committed to Heroes of the Storm. The game remains “A love letter to the worlds of Blizzard and their characters.”

They will continue to support the game with new heroes, theme events, and other content that players love. The aim is to ensure the game’s “long-term sustainability” – so an end does not seem imminent even with the smaller team.

Esports for 2019 canceled: This announcement was accompanied by the cancellation of various eSports tournaments in 2019. The “Heroes of the Dorm” is canceled, as is the “Heroes Global Championship” – the official world championship for Heroes of the Storm.

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The reasoning here is that it is “the right decision to not offer players something that does not meet the standards they would expect.”

Fans fear “the first nail in the coffin”: For the Heroes of the Storm community, this news came unexpectedly. They fear that Blizzard will slowly but surely let HotS “die” before it is completely shut down in a few years, even if the developers’ statement indicates otherwise.

Cortyn says: Honestly, I was quite surprised by the announcement. I had suspected that things were not looking good for Heroes of the Storm in the MOBA market, but I did not think Blizzard would “throw in the towel.” However, that seems to be the case, even if the text is formulated in a much more positive way and is presented as an opportunity.

That Heroes of the Storm has had some issues, I also mentioned in this article:

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Fortnite: Perform a dance duel in an abandoned mansion – Here it works

In week 2 of Season 7 in Fortnite, you need to participate in a dance duel at an abandoned mansion. We will show you where you can complete the dance duel task for Season 7 in Fortnite.  

Also in week 2 of Season 7, you need to dance in Fortnite: Battle Royale. This time you have to dance in an abandoned mansion. You need to complete this task in order to earn experience points for your battle pass and find the bonus star or bonus banner of week 2.

We will show you the location where you can find the abandoned mansion and complete the task.

Here you can find the abandoned mansion in Fortnite Season 7 week 2

In Fortnite: Battle Royale, you will repeatedly encounter challenges where you have to dance. Once again, you need to dance, specifically in an abandoned villa. In Fortnite, there is only one abandoned mansion where you can complete the task. It is the former superhero villa.

Here you can find the villa for the dance duel: You can find the abandoned villa south of Lonely Lodge. It is located on the cliffs, right at the edge of the map. The villa is situated between coordinates J5 and J6.

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How to do the dance duel in Fortnite

What do I need to do there? To complete the task, you need to go to the villa. There you will find a dance floor. You need to complete a dance battle, meaning you have to dance against a second person.

We recommend the Duo or Squad game mode here, so you can dance with a partner. Otherwise, you can only hope to find a dance partner who won’t immediately shoot you.

What you should pay attention to during the dance duel: Other players will also visit the villa. Be careful not to be ambushed by campers. They will be roaming around the villa, waiting for you.

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To complete the task, you need to finish the match. However, you do not need to win. It is not enough just to complete the task and then leave the round.

Stay updated with Fortnite: You can find even more news, stories, and guides about Fortnite on our Facebook page dedicated to Fortnite and its spin-off, Battle Royale!

You can find all the challenges for Season 7 week 2 here. 

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Planetside Arena will Battle Royale, Matches mit 1000 Spielern bieten

With Planetside Arena, Daybreak Games aims to revamp the Planetside franchise for the next generation of players. Therefore, there are Battle Royale and various multiplayer modes instead of the usual persistent battles. The long-term goal is to have battles with 1000 players.

The Planetside games are known for three factions engaging in a massive campaign with constantly shifting frontlines over the planet Auraxis. Classic multiplayer modes like Call of Duty or even Battle Royale fit less here.

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Thus, the developers at Daybreak are working on the series spinoff Planetside Arena, a game that aims to cover these genres and clearly establish the franchise for the next generation of players.

We at MeinMMO have already had a preview of the game from the developers and were able to ask questions about the game.

All info about Planetside Arena

What is Planetside Arena? Planetside Arena is supposed to provide the framework for all kinds of match-based shooter modes. The intention is to create a clearly different game from the massive MMO shooter Planetside 2. The Battle Royale mode is expected to be particularly interesting.

Battle Royale – Planetside meets Fortnite

How does the Battle Royale mode work? In Planetside, you play Battle Royale solo or in teams of 3. Therefore, the player count is limited to 99. You start in a lobby, which is a walkable hangar of your mothership.

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Once a game starts, you see the large spaceship circling above the map, and you can drop out using a Drop-Pod at any time and glide down. The ship replaces the familiar Battle Bus from Fortnite.

Once you land on the 8×8 kilometer map, it continues as usual, and you slay until only one is left. Meanwhile, the terrain gets smaller and smaller.

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These are the features of the Planetside Battle Royale: Unique features in the Battle Royale mode include classes and a gameplay currency. You earn this through player achievements during the match.

At certain machines, you can use this to obtain better weapons and equipment. Weapons come in the five rarity levels familiar from Fortnite, ranging from common to legendary.

Additionally, you are very mobile in Planetside Arena. Right from the start, you have a jetpack and can drive a small quad. More vehicles are hidden in the game world. The developers want you to explore the area and not crawl through the bushes endlessly.

The first Battle Royale with functioning classes?

What classes are there? A special feature of Planetside Arena is the classes. So far, no game in the genre has managed to implement different classes permanently and maintain balance. Recently, Realm Royale failed at that.

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The classes in Planetside Arena are:

  • Assault: This class can rush forward with the jetpack, create a healing or death zone, and sprint faster.
  • Medic: Medics can apply area healing, have a device for shield charging, and can interact with objects faster.
  • Engineer: Engineers can erect barriers, set up towers, and regenerate shields faster.

According to the developers, the three classes are well balanced, as they already have experience with such classes from previous games in the series. By the way, all classes can use all weapons. They only differ in their skills.

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Battle Pass and Seasons

What’s included in the Battle Pass: Like most Battle Royale games, Planetside Arena will have a Battle Pass. This will unlock levels through player achievements.

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These include kills, daily and weekly challenges, and exploring the map. As a reward, you receive cosmetic items and blueprints. Additionally, the developers plan to introduce new features, including more classes, via the Battle Pass in the future.

This is how the blueprints function: Blueprints are plans that grant you access to special weapons at the vending machines during gameplay. Only you can obtain these weapons; however, if you die, everyone can loot them from your corpse.

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The blueprint weapons will have slightly different stats but will not be overall stronger than regular weapons. They are primarily intended for prestige and special play styles.

This is how the seasons will proceed: New seasons in the Battle Pass are planned to begin at regular intervals. Each will introduce new items that will have a specific theme. In this way, the game also aims to tell a story.

The story takes place some time after the great war from Planetside 2, so the three known factions no longer exist.

Further game modes besides Battle Royale

What else is planned? Battle Royale is not intended to be the only mode in Planetside Arena. The developers still want to have massive battles. Therefore, there will be a mode called “Massive Clash” where a total of 250 players per side fight for dominance.

The long-term goal is even to offer battles with 1000 players one day.

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Additionally, just like in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, you will also be able to play classic multiplayer modes like (Team) Deathmatch and Capture the Flag.

When will Planetside Arena be released? The game is set to launch on January 29, 2019, for PC. Console versions are planned for later.

What business model will Planetside Arena have? Daybreak Games did not want to provide any information about this yet. They are still working on the optimal system.

How will Planetside Arena compare to the competition? Daybreak’s ideas for Planetside Arena sound good. Especially the classes and weapon vending machines promise some cool unique features compared to Fortnite and others. With the jetpacks and constantly available vehicles, the game should run very fast and smoothly.

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The regular Planetside 2 will continue to exist. There is even a kind of 4th faction:

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WoW: This fancy fox mount has already been leaked [Update]

A leak has revealed a new mount in WoW. Soon, you will be able to walk (and fly) through the world on this noble fox.

Update: The mount “Vulpine Familiar” is now available for €25 in the game’s shop.

Original report: For a few minutes, a video was visible on the Korean YouTube channel of World of Warcraft, which caused some players to be in an uproar. Apparently, Blizzard will soon release a new mount (presumably through the shop).

What kind of mount is this? The “Vulpine Familiar” is a blue-white fox that can be ridden on the ground and flown in the air. The animal will simply grow wings from its shoulders, allowing it to take off. Presumably, the mount will be available through the in-game shop. However, for those who do not wish to spend real money on such things, these contents can also be paid for with gold, thanks to the WoW token.

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Vulpera fans are hyped: Especially the fans of the new species “Vulpera” are apparently excited about the mount because it visually resembles the little foxes from the desert of Vol’dun. They are already dreaming of one day being able to ride and fly through the World of Warcraft on this noble fox with their own Vulpera. However, it has not yet been confirmed whether Vulpera will ever become an allied race.

Please keep in mind that the fox has not yet been officially announced by Blizzard. Whether and when it will appear is therefore uncertain. However, since there is already an official promo video available, the announcement should happen in a few days.

How to stay informed: Do you want to avoid missing any news, articles, or cool memes about World of Warcraft? Then leave a like on our WoW Facebook page!

What do you think of this new mount? Do you find it stylish and will you spend money in the in-game shop for it? Or can you not relate to the fox at all?

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FUTmas live: How to make the most of FIFA 19’s Christmas event

The Christmas season is traditionally celebrated in FIFA 19 with the FUTmas Christmas event. Here you will find all the info, special offers, and trading tips.

When does FUTmas 2018 start? In FIFA 19, FUTmas started on December 14, 2018, at 7 PM. The event is expected to end in early January.

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FUTMAS in FIFA 19 – All Info at a Glance

This is what the promotion offers: FUTmas brings, similar to the Black Friday event, a mix of specials. This year you can expect the following offers:

  • Lightning Rounds: Some of the best packs, available for a short period of time. Here, the rule is: First come, first served.
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  • Promo Packs
  • Multiple FUTmas weekly challenges
  • New Prime Icon SBCs
  • The special top team jerseys – now available in packs
  • Several Christmas jerseys. You unlock the first one by completing three online matches.
FIFA 19 FUTmas Jersey

Most exciting, however, is the annual FUTmas countdown.

The FUTmas SBC Countdown

This is the FUTmas countdown: In recent years, the FUTmas event has been characterized by a special countdown. From the start of the event, there were three special players available each day that could be unlocked through SBCs.

The countdown has followed the players’ jersey numbers in the past: On the first promotion day, SBCs with players wearing jersey numbers 30, 29, and 28 are expected. This setup continues until December 25, 2018. This year, however, it seems that the countdown does not follow the jersey numbers – there will still be daily SBCs!

These three SBCs have differentiated themselves in the past in terms of difficulty and reward value. This means: For every player, whether on a small or large budget, there should be at least one feasible SBC with an exciting player available each day.

Update December 14, 7 PM: The first three SBCs, and thus the first three FUTmas players are known. They are:

  • Wilfried Zaha
  • Alejandro Gomez
  • Lucas Torreira
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FIFA 19 FUTmas Torreira

Which players could join in the coming days are indicated by the following predictions from some FIFA pages.

FUTmas Predictions

These players could be in the countdown SBCs: The FUTmas countdown is a kind of delayed Advent calendar. Which players are ultimately behind the doors is difficult to predict. Nevertheless, some players have already made predictions. Considered were the jersey numbers, the popularity of the players, and whether they were part of the promotion last year.

FUTmas Prediction: Top Players

The player “FUT_Icon_Trader” has put together a real dream squad in his first prediction. Some of these top players could certainly be included – however, some players suspect that this team is likely too optimistic:

FUTmas Prediction: Age

With another prediction, the same player has brought another factor into the squad. So, a FUTMAS countdown based on the age of the players might look like this:

FUTmas Prediction: Dream Squad

On the FIFA page “futbin“, the user “ImADuckQuakk” has also thought about a possible squad and particularly focused on players who have not yet received a special card in FIFA 19:

FUTMAS Prediction ImaDuckQuakk

Trading Tips for the FUTmas Event

How to use the market to your advantage: The FUTmas event usually shakes up the market significantly. This applies particularly to the dates from December 24 to 26, 2018, and January 1, 2019 – on these days, EA releases the best packs.

However, past events have shown that the transfer market remains more stable this year even during promotions than in previous years. Nevertheless, you can gain some advantages. The event is often used to earn the necessary coins for the upcoming Team of the Year event.

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SBC cards are in demand: The FUTmas countdown could have a direct impact on the transfer market. Most SBCs will require a total rating of at least 83. If you secure some 83-rated cards from La Liga, Bundesliga, Premier League, or Serie A before the SBCs start, you might be able to sell these at a higher price on the right days.

Currently, you can still get such players relatively cheaply for around 900 coins. Even if the price does not rise, you have a relatively low risk here and can resell the cards at least for the same price if necessary.

FIFA 19 Trading Werner

Even TOTW players will become expensive: Even inexpensive Inform cards, for example from TOTW 13, can be sold for more money on certain days of the event. The reason: Especially the more expensive SBCs often require at least one Inform player for the solution. If you have the right player for one of the countdown SBCs, you can also sell him for a profit.

How to stay updated on FIFA 19: For more info, follow our special Facebook page with 100% news, guides, and specials on FIFA 19.

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Pokémon GO: How much Stardust costs the new, second Charge Move

Together with Trainer battles came the second Charged Attack to Pokémon GO. We show you how much it costs. 

The update regarding PvP is probably the biggest Pokémon GO update in a long time. The battle mode is not the only new feature. Now you can teach your Pokémon a second Charged Attack.

How can a Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack? By using Stardust and Candies, you can teach your Pokémon this second attack. However, the costs vary with the Pokémon.

We show you how much the costs are for each Pokémon.

How much Stardust and Candies you need to invest

The cost system is based on the buddy distance, meaning how much you need to walk until your buddy finds a Candy. Accordingly, there are four different values:

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  • 1 km: 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candies for the second Charged Attack
    • Examples: Gyarados, Butterfree, Golem
  • 3 km: 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candies for the second Charged Attack
    • Examples: Machamp, Muk, Electivire
  • 5 km: 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candies for the second Charged Attack
    • Examples: Dragonite, Tyranitar, Salamence
  • 20 km: 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candies for the second Charged Attack
    • Examples: Articuno, Raikou, Groudon

Are there exceptions? Some Pokémon are exempt from this rule. These include:

  • All starters: They only cost 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candies, instead of 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candies.
  • Baby Pokémon: They also belong to the first category and only cost 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candies.
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Note this trick: Baby Pokémon could give you an advantage. They only cost 10,000 Stardust to learn a new Charged Attack. For example, if you evolve Elekid into Electivire, the second Charged Attack costs 50,000 Stardust. So you should first teach the baby the second Charged Attack and then evolve it. The attack remains, you just save a lot of Stardust.

The same applies in reverse for some 4th generation evolutions. For instance, the second Charged Attack for Skorglas costs 75,000 Stardust, while the second Charged Attack for its evolution Skorgro only costs 50,000 Stardust.

Which Pokémon do you want to teach a second Charged Attack?

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In Overwatch there is yet another hint at Jetpack-Cat hidden

With the Winter Wonderland 2018, many heroes from Overwatch received new skins and more. In one of the new victory poses, there is a hint about a hero that many fans have been eagerly waiting for: It is the Jetpack Cat.

This is hidden: With the Patch for Winter Wonderland 2018 on December 11th, new victory poses were added, including one for Brigitte. She received the victory pose “Skål,” where she is seen holding a cup.

The cup shows a cat with a face from earlier concept arts. On the back, a small jetpack is attached to the cup.

Overwatch Brigitte Skal Pose with Jetpack Cat

The hero that many are waiting for

Who is the Jetpack Cat? At BlizzCon 2017, Blizzard released some early concepts for heroes from Overwatch. One of these concepts, which was later discarded, was the Jetpack Cat.

The cat with the rocket backpack has excited many Overwatch fans who celebrate the hero concept. At the announcement of Brigitte in Spring 2018, the hype was reignited, as Brigitte is already seen with the cat in armor in her backstory.

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However, the concept has been “too outrageous” for Blizzard to implement in the game. Additionally, there already exists an animal with a jump module (Winston). Since then, it has been quiet around the Jetpack Cat.

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Is the cat coming after all? Blizzard is known for teasing in all their games. The cup that has exactly the face of the concept is certainly not a coincidence.

Colleagues from PCGamesN believe it is likely that the Jetpack Cat will be coming “soon”.

Now that Wrecking Ball, a mech tank-riding hamster is in Overwatch, the concept of the rocket cat doesn’t seem so crazy anymore.

At BlizzCon 2018, Jeff Kaplan already announced that six new heroes will be coming to Overwatch. During the Overwatch panel at BlizzCon, the Jetpack Cat was briefly mentioned by lead writer Michael Chu. All of this suggests that the concept of the cat is at least not completely off the table yet.

Overwatch Concept Blizzcon Jetpack Cat

The character surrounding the incident, Brigitte, who received the pose, is currently not doing so well. Brigitte received a nerf with the Winter Wonderland event that is currently igniting discussions.

There is more to discover: In the Winter Wonderland 2018, you can currently unlock 7 new legendary skins. Additionally, there are:

  • an epic “Gift” skin for Bastion
  • emotes for Genji and Torbjörn
  • a highlight intro for Wrecking Ball, in which he decorates his ball

All new content has been uploaded in a short video on the YouTube channel “HighscoreHeroes,” which deals with Overwatch content.

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The Winter Wonderland 2018 lasts until January 2, 2019. During this time, you can stock up on event loot boxes and unlock cosmetics you desire using credits.

Would you be excited about the Jetpack Cat? How likely do you think a release is? Also visit our Overwatch group and chat with other fans, or visit us on Facebook for more news about Overwatch.

The patch for Winter Wonderland 2018 has also introduced a nasty bug in the game: Overwatch is buggy and Blizzard is pulling the emergency brake.

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Destiny 2: Raid Guide to the Curse of the Past – The Boss Fight

For a few days now, Guardians can attempt the new raid “Scourge of the Past” from the premium DLC “The Black Armory” in Destiny 2 . In the second part of our raid guide, we show you how to succeed in the tank phase and defeat the boss.

Since December 7, 2018, owners of the Annual Pass can venture into the new raid “Scourge of the Past“. There, you must put an end to the siege of the most valuable vault of the Black Armory by Fallen and you can grab various new loot. Learn about the two final phases of the raid here.

So far, the raid has gone: You can learn how to reach the third phase of the new raid in the first part of our guide: Raid Guide to Scourge of the Past – The Beginning

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Phase 3 – The Tank Fight Against the Construct

Once you have left the vault of the Black Armory behind, you will eventually come to a door with the well-known holographic hand terminals. Activate both simultaneously with a melee attack. Then a door will open to the outside. This is where the next encounter takes place.

The situation: You find yourself in a vast ruins area of the city. The following is important:

  • On the outer edges left, right, and opposite the spawn point, there are a total of 3 load stations where 2 charges of tanks can be summoned.
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One of the loading stations for the tank (Source: Nexxoss Gaming)
  • Additionally, there are 4 areas where enemy Servitors can spawn. These are easily recognizable.
  • In the middle, there is a construct that you need to fight during this phase.
  • There are also 4 entrances to an underground corridor that runs in a circle below this area. They are notably protected by an electric barrier.
  • Guide for the Tank Phase

    How to enter the damage phase: Your goal is to attack the construct in the middle until it has no energy left. However, to deal damage, you must first complete several tasks:

    • As soon as you enter the area, kill the first elite Servitor (yellow health bar). Once the Servitor is dead, the entrances to the underground complex that were previously blocked by an electric barrier will open.
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    You need to take out these Servitors (Source: Nexxoss Gaming)
  • 3 players should now go into this underground corridor. There they will find 4 holographic terminals with a pink sphere, a blue pyramid, and a white cube. Each player activates a symbol (melee) and remembers it for the next round.
  • The fourth terminal flickers red and alternates between all 3 symbols. Ignore it for the duration of the fight. Otherwise, it will kill you after activation.
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    The pyramid symbol in the underground corridor (Source: Mtashed)
  • The lower players remain in the corridor while the other 3 team members stay on the surface and clean up there. Once they take out the next Servitor, the terminal cycle resets and the access to the corridor opens again.
  • The lower players should only rotate in a coordinated direction in the corridor until they arrive at their symbol. They should keep their distance from the other two, as they could die otherwise (watch out for the circular barrier surrounding the players). They now activate their symbol a second time to get the second charge.
  • The message “Continuous charge beams x2” on the left side of the screen indicates that you have acquired 2 charges.
  • With this method, they can immediately acquire both charges for the tank and summon it near the platform without needing to go underground a second time. This is because each tank requires 2 of these charges.
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    Tank under fire from Fallen airstrike (Source: Nexxoss Gaming)

    This is how you deal damage to the construct:

    • Now comes the damage phase. Each of the 3 underground players must now go outside and to one of the 3 plates where the tanks can be summoned. It doesn’t matter which symbol goes to which station. As soon as you deliver both charges there, a tank will appear.
    • Coordinate who runs to which station. Once you have summoned a tank, jump in, drive toward the construct in the middle, and shoot it. Particularly the arms of the machinery are vulnerable, so focus on that.
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    Focus on the arms of the construct (Source: Nexxoss Gaming)
  • Stay in motion. The Fallen will call in airstrikes for support during this phase, which you can recognize by the red circles and light columns.
  • Importantly, the construct has a timer. If you do not defeat it in time, it will perform an attack that will kill you instantly. There is no way to protect yourself from it. However, the health bar of the construct consists of several bars. Each bar that the construct loses during the fight gives you more time.
  • Keep in mind that you can use the Sparrow anywhere to move faster – even in the lower corridors.
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    The timer of the construct (Source: Nexxoss Gaming)

    Once the damage phase is over, the 3 underground players return to the corridor, and the game starts over. Repeat these steps until the construct has no energy left. Then you have successfully mastered this phase and can secure the loot chest at the original spawn point.

    Phase 3 in video: In this video, Nexxoss Gaming explains the exact process of the tank passage:

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    Phase 4 – The Battle Against the Revenant Primus

    Now the last phase begins with the actual fight against the raid boss.

    The situation: You remain in the same area as in the previous phase. However, now you face a towering Fallen mech in the style of Mech-Warrior, which rises from the construct in the middle of the map. If you defeat the giant, you have successfully completed the raid.

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    The raid boss Revenant Primus (Source: Roderick Weise on ArtStation)

    Guide for the Raid Boss Revenant Primus

    This encounter essentially utilizes the same mechanics as phase 1 of the raid in the Botza city center. The goal is to eliminate Berserkers, collect batteries from them, and use them to charge a station where a tank will spawn instead of a hole in the ground, allowing you to trigger the damage phase.

    This is how you start the fight: Kill the Berserker in the middle, grab the battery, and insert it into the generator at the spawn point.

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    You need to eliminate this Berserker (Source: Nexxoss Gaming)

    Then the familiar holo-map appears and the boss fight begins. The symbolism and function of the map remain identical to phase 1.

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    The map of the boss encounter (Source: Nexxoss Gaming)

    How to enter the damage phase:

    • The players now split into three teams. One player stays at the map, coordinates the team, and assists with the boss. Another player exclusively focuses on the weak spots of the giant, and one team is responsible for obtaining and transporting the batteries.
    • Once one of the stations is charged with 4 batteries, a tank will appear there that you can use to deal damage to the boss. However, before that, you must disable his shield generators, which are spread over his metal body so that he takes damage. These are the bluish parts with a white shimmer.
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    The shield generators at the front (Source: Nexxoss Gaming)
  • Coordinate your attacks so that the last of his shield generators is destroyed only when you have a tank. Otherwise, you won’t deal enough damage to enter the proper damage phase.
  • For the generators, the map reader and the individual player will now take action. The map reader will attack the Revenant Primus from the front, while the other player positions themselves behind the giant – best on the left roof behind him from the spawn point – to deal with the rear weak points (generators).
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    The shield generators at the back (Source: Nexxoss Gaming)
  • If you want to prevent the Revenant Primus from flying around and occasionally launching devastating stomp attacks, you should shoot his jet packs from behind. The player responsible for the rear generators can take care of this.
  • This is how the damage phase goes:

    • Once all generators are off, you can crack the boss with the tank until the Primus reveals its true weak point. A hatch opens on its belly, where you can see a Servitor. You must then all focus fire on this weak point. That is the actual damage phase.
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    The weak point on the belly – an integrated Servitor (Source: Nexxoss Gaming)
  • If you take too long to defeat the boss, he will eventually launch an attack that will inevitably kill the entire team. So don’t take too long to open the hatch.
  • Since the fight takes place at a distance, the Sleeper Simulant, the Whisper of the Worm, and even the Polaris Lance are particularly recommended as weapons. A shotgun for the Berserkers wouldn’t hurt either.
  • There is a mechanic you should also be aware of:

    • During the damage phase, the boss emits a pulse wave that activates 3 buffs – one for each 2 players. You see them on the left side of the screen. Use this mechanic to your advantage. Communicate accordingly and position yourselves appropriately.
    • If two players with the same buff stand close to each other, they deal significantly more damage to the boss. If two or more players with different buffs are too close together, they will take damage themselves and will not benefit from the damage increase.
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    Done – The boss is defeated (Source: Nexxoss Gaming)

    Once the damage phase is over, the hatch with the Servitor closes. The whole game starts over now. Repeat the individual steps until the final boss is defeated. Then a large hole will open in the center of the map, where you can collect your final raid loot.

    Phase 4 – The Raid Boss in Video: Here, Nexxoss Gaming explains the detailed procedure of the boss fight, other possible strategies, and numerous tricks and nuances that could further ease your journey:

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    Here are more details about the new raid exotic from Scourge of the Past:

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    Good luck and happy looting.

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    Here you find the secret banner instead of the star in Fortnite week 2 (S7)

    In week 2 of Season 7 in Fortnite, you will not find a secret star, but a banner. We will show you where it is hidden.

    Every week, there are new challenges in Fortnite: Battle Royale. Those who complete these have the chance to find a secret star or a secret banner. This is always teased on the loading screen. You can also find a hint about the secret banner in this week’s image.

    What does the banner bring? If you complete all the challenges, you get a chance at the banner. If you find it, you can use the banner as your profile picture so that other players can see that you have completed the tasks.

    Here you will find the secret banner from week 2

    What does the loading screen show? The new loading screen shows the heroine Lynx, who is sitting in her office. She is currently drawing plans for her cat combat suit and is working on a computer.

    Loading screen Fortnite Week 2

    Where is the hint? This time, the hint is a bit clearer. On a screen in the image, you see the symbol for the banner. It indicates that the banner is also hidden in this very place, in Lynx’s office.

    Where do I need to search? You can find Lynx’s office in Frosty Flights. There, in the large building, is Lynx’s office. It is on the first floor, but it is hard to miss.

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    How do I get the banner? If you enter Lynx’s office without completing all the weekly challenges, you will only find the hint. The banner itself will only appear once you have actually completed all tasks from week 2 and week 1.

    Video shows the location: In the following video, you can see again the location where you will find the banner. The player himself has not yet completed all challenges, which is why he does not find the banner yet. However, the location is correct.

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    Watch out for campers: The places where the banner or the star is hidden are often a spot for campers. If you land there, always be aware of your surroundings so you don’t get shot.

    Have you already completed the challenges of week 2?

    For a task this week, you need to dance in a deserted mansion. Here it works.

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    In Pokémon GO, it is now more important to use the right Pokémon

    Together with the PvP mode, Pokémon GO also introduced another innovation: Very effective attacks deal more damage. 

    Attacks that are very effective now deal more damage in Pokémon GO. This means that you can now make better use of the effectiveness of Pokémon. We explain what is new and when your Pokémon are now stronger.

    Type effectiveness has been changed

    What was it like before? If you used a very effective attack in a battle, the damage was multiplied by 1.4. A very effective attack was thus 0.4 stronger than a normal attack. For not very effective attacks, the damage was multiplied by 0.714. Thus, the attack was weakened.

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    What is new now? The damage of a very effective attack is now multiplied by 1.6. This means that the damage of the attack is now stronger than before. The damage of a not very effective attack is now multiplied by 0.625. The attack is now weaker.

    This means for the players: Those who know the effectiveness of Pokémon are now at an even greater advantage. Those who fight with Pokémon that are not very effective will take longer. The difference is not enormous, but players who pay attention to effectiveness will now be rewarded a bit more.

    What does this mean for PvP? Those who rely on Pokémon like Dragoran and Rayquaza, which are generally strong attackers, now lose a bit. It is now better to focus on effective Pokémon instead of all-rounders. Pokémon that have good type coverage, meaning effective against many types, are the winners of this change.

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    Does this only apply to PvP? The changes are also active in gyms and raids. You can now throw Pokémon out of gyms more easily and defeat raid bosses, provided you use effective Pokémon. It is quite possible that raid bosses can now be defeated alone or with two players, which has not been possible until now. However, time will tell.

    Anyone looking for an entry point or further information on trainer battles can check out our guide:

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    Fortnite: Here you can find the piano and sheet music for week 2 (S7)

    In week 2 of Season 7 in Fortnite: Battle Royale you should again play music from a sheet on different pianos. Where you can find each piano along with the sheet music and how to play the melody can be found here.

    This is the piano music challenge from week 2: In the 2nd week of Season 7 a familiar task from Season 6 returns. Because back then you had to play a melody from a sheet on a giant piano.

    In week 2 of Season 7 in Fortnite this task is back. This time, however, you do not have to find the sheet music separately, it is conveniently located right next to each piano.

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    The location of the piano at Lonely Lodge

    Here is the piano with the sheet music: The first piano is located just north of the abandoned superhero villa at Lonely Lodge. Look for it on the coast at J5 and you will find the piano.

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    How do I play the melody from the sheet music? To complete the first task, you just need to press the keys on the sheet music. Jump on the key or step on it. Just be careful to press only the desired keys, or you will have to start all over again.

    On this piano, you will play the notes: C C C F F F E F G A A# G A. Once you hit all the notes, the complete melody will play and you will have completed a part of the task.

    The location of the piano at Pleasant Park

    Here is the piano with the sheet music: The second piano is located at Pleasant Park right on the hill in the west. That is at coordinates B/C3.

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    How do I play the melody from the sheet music? At the 2nd piano, you need to play the notes E G C D E. Then the task will be completely finished.

    The pianos and sheet music from Lonely Lodge and Pleasant Park in video

    This is what the task looks like in video form: If you want to see exactly how to complete the task with the pianos, then watch the embedded video from YouTuber OmniPie here. Have fun!

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    Watch out while making music!

    Here’s what you should pay attention to: It takes a little time to play the melodies. Some sneaky campers may take advantage of this and attack you from behind in this situation. Also, the pianos are easy to spot from the air. So you are a good target for planes!

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    Fortnite: All Challenges of Week 2 (S 7) and how to solve them

    In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the 2nd week of the challenges of Season 7 begins. What you need to do and how to complete all the challenges is explained here.

    In week 2, it’s all about music and dance: Besides the usual kill tasks, there are challenges in week 2 of Season 7 for a dance competition. Additionally, you need to make music on a piano again.

    Free and paid: Without a Battle Pass, you can only complete three challenges here. If you want to complete all seven challenges, you need to invest 9.50 euros or 950 V-Bucks for the Battle Pass of Season 7.

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    All Challenges of Week 2 in Season 7

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    Challenge 1 – Search a chest at various named locations

    Here’s how to solve the task: This task is easy to complete. Just choose seven locations and make sure to open a chest there. It doesn’t have to happen in the same match.

    Challenge 2 – Deal damage to opponents with different weapon types

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    Here’s how to solve the task: Here you need to deal damage to opponents with every weapon category. This should be achievable at some point. Ideally in modes with respawns, where you can shoot to your heart’s content.

    Challenge 3 – Eliminate opponents at Snobby Shores or Fatal Fields (Hard)

    Here’s how to solve the task: You best complete this task in a mode with respawns. Just make sure you get your kills at the mentioned locations and the task is done.

    Challenge 4 – Visit Snobby Shores and Pleasant Park during a match (Battle Pass only)

    Here’s how to solve the task: You just need to reach the mentioned locations at different phases. This works particularly well if you have respawns and you can still complete it in case of death. The phases of the task are as follows:

    • Phase 1: Visit Snobby Shores and Pleasant Park
    • Phase 3: Visit Lonely Lodge and Dusty Divot
    • Phase 2: Visit Frosty Flights and Tomato Temple
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    Challenge 5 – Play the music from the sheet on the pianos close to Pleasant Park and Lonely Lodge (Battle Pass only)

    Here’s how to solve the task: Here you will find a guide to the locations of the two pianos and their sheet music.

    Challenge 6 – Participate in a dance duel at an abandoned estate (hard, Battle Pass only)

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    Here’s how to solve the task: Here you can find a guide to the dance duel.

    Challenge 7 – Eliminate an opponent from at least 50 meters away (hard, Battle Pass only)

    Here’s how to solve the task: 50 meters is not very far. So this task should be manageable in passing. Like all kill tasks, it’s best done in a mode with respawn.

    Here’s how to stay updated on Fortnite: For more news, stories, and guides on Fortnite, check out our Facebook page dedicated to Fortnite and its Battle Royale spin-off!

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    New patch for Fallout 76 live – Here are the most important changes

    A new patch has been released today for the PC version of Fallout 76. This update aims to improve user comfort in many areas. Console players on PS4 and Xbox One will have to wait two days longer.

    One week after the last update, another patch for Fallout 76 is on the way today, December 11th. However, only the PC version is receiving an update today.

    The version for Xbox One and PS4 will be released two days later – on Thursday, December 13th. The update brings a push-to-talk option, the possibility of skill resets, and other improvements.

    Update: Today, on December 13th, the update will also go online on consoles. The maintenance work will also begin at 3 PM.

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    The patch notes for the new update of Fallout 76

    The patch is already here: Starting at 3 PM, server maintenance will take place on PC, and the update will be applied. Thus, you should also be able to download the patch starting at 3 PM. Server maintenance on consoles will begin at 3 PM as well, just two days later.

    How long will the maintenance take? There is only a start time for the maintenance. The duration is unknown. The work for the last update took about 6 hours.

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    The highlights of the patch:

    In general, the server performance is said to have been improved. You can read the exact patch notes on the official page.

    How large is the update? The download size on PC is approximately 1.87 GB, while the patch will have an estimated size of 5 GB for consoles.

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    Lor’themar is now the sharpest elf in World of Warcraft

    The leader of the Blood Elves in World of Warcraft has been revamped. For some, Lor’themar now has the best model in the entire game.

    Patch 8.1 Waves of Revenge has been live for a few days and brought players many new contents, such as the Warfront: Darkshore or new missions of the War Campaign. However, a few small changes that get lost in the mass are particularly appreciated by players.

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    One of them is the new model of Lor’themar Theron, the leader of the Blood Elves.

    New model after a decade: Lor’themar finally got his own, unique model in the game after more than 11 years.

    Here, much more detail can be seen. His eye patch is gone, revealing the blind eye which is distinctly different from the other eye that is still infused with Fel magic. Apparently, he also has quite a fondness for earrings, as there seem to be several on each side.

    In general, the model with the new clothing is very impressive and fits perfectly with a slightly arrogant species like the Sin’dorei.

    More physics than other characters: Particularly noticeable about the new model is that Blizzard has incorporated a lot of physics. Not only does the main hair of the fashion-conscious elf sway with every movement, but the fabric of his clothing is also playfully tossed around in the air when he rotates.

    But even smaller details, like his chin beard, wiggle a bit with each movement. Such physics is usually only known from female characters in Dead or Alive.

    Lor’themar could become important: It is also interesting to see the overhaul of his character itself. Traditionally, Blizzard only gives characters a makeover when they are about to play an important role in the story of World of Warcraft shortly thereafter.

    Blood Elf fans can therefore hope that their people will soon step more into the spotlight. Perhaps when it comes to the succession for the position of Warchief…

    Those who want to spend more time with Lor’themar should unlock the new legacy armor of the Blood Elves!

    What do you think of Lor’themar’s new model? Should players also get as many physics details as the leader of the Blood Elves? Or is this just fitting for such a self-loving people, that the leader crowns it all?

    Another small change that brings joy is the absurd fidget spinner in World of Warcraft.

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    In Destiny 2, the Guardians are currently shooting to bake Gjallarhorns

    In Destiny 2 strange things are happening: Masterful alien hunters suddenly become hobby bakers, collecting ingredients to bake a “Gjallarhorn” for the grumpy bald man Zavala.

    What is going on in Destiny 2? Christmas has broken out. In the German Destiny 2, the event bears the ridiculously uncool name “The Dawning.”

    Christmas has been celebrated in Destiny since its release, but this year Destiny surprises its players with a real Christmas event.

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    A brief history of Christmas in Destiny

    This is how Christmas used to be in Destiny: Since its launch, Destiny has come up with quite a few ideas for Christmas:

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    Guardians in the Christmas bakery

    This year it is like this: 2018 is all about baking. But it is baking with shooting.

    Players have to bake specific cookies for their favorite characters in the Tower or on the planets:

    • Zavala wants Gjallarhorn cookies
    • Failsafe likes Everfrost cake
    • Shaxx only eats vanilla swords
    • And Ikora is into Traveler quark balls
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    Guardians simply acquire the ingredients for all these delicacies when they go about their normal activities. Because aliens suddenly not only drop loot but also provide milk (Vex), butter (Cabal) or delicious ether sticks (Hive).

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    There are then numerous baking recipes for turning all this stuff into something edible. The ingredients then go into the oven.

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    The oven

    “Incredible, but true – We are baking”

    This is how the event is going: Here on MeinMMO, the opinion of the community is mostly positive.

    • Nexxos Zero discovers his inner baker: “Yesterday I baked everything and delivered it to the respective NPCs. Now I’m just waiting for Xur on Friday to give him his treat.”
    • KingK is surprised by himself: “We are baking! Oh man, I turned on the oven yesterday. Incredible but true.”
    • Chris Brunner analyzes: “So far I find it quite nicely done. It’s not too tedious and it simply complements the current gameplay.”
    • Strahlemann30 even says: “I think this is the first event that can truly be called an event in Destiny 2.
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    • But there is also a Grinch among MeinMMO readers. Caribo says: “This is the most unnecessary thing I have ever experienced in 5 years of Destiny. It’s even more unnecessary than the raisin and celery and they had no function.”

    If you want to bake along, we have a detailed guide with everything you need to know.

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    How to make quick money in Red Dead Online

    In Red Dead Online, you can earn money in many different ways. We show you ways to quickly make cash in the online mode of Red Dead Redemption 2.

    Outlaws can now explore the game world of Red Dead Redemption 2 online. There are also many items that you can purchase in the game.

    This includes upgrades, outfits, weapons, and other items. It’s not cheap. That’s why our guide shows you how to quickly earn money.

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    This is what you can buy in Red Dead Online

    How does the offering in RDO look? Online, there is at least as much to buy as in the single-player of Red Dead Redemption 2. As usual, you can select the items you want to buy in the various categories.

    There are:

    • Weapons
    • Customization options such as engravings
    • Ammunition
    • Clothing
    • Supplies

    However, some items are tied to a minimum level. Some prices have been adjusted for the online mode.

    Where do I shop? You will receive a catalog during the tutorial. With this, you can order anything at any time and have it delivered to your camp or a post office.

    These are the currencies of RDO: You can pay in either US dollars or gold. Gold nuggets have a special significance. If you collect 100 pieces, you have a gold bar. Gold bars are needed to buy special cosmetic items or unlock items earlier. They are part of the microtransactions that will follow later.

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    But how do you best earn quick money?

    You earn money in Red Dead Online through almost every activity. Therefore, there are also various methods.

    Repeat the missions

    The authors of usgamer.net have played each of the available missions and noted which missions are the most effective for earning money.

    These missions are the most rewarding:

    • Kill Them, Each and Every One: This mission takes you to a region south of Armadillo, where you clear out a gang. It takes an average of 10-20 minutes, and players report rewards of up to $60 per mission. You can earn between $240 and $400 in an hour. On your first run, you also receive a reward of $250.
    • Kerosene, Tar and Greed: This mission is not as effective as the previous one, but you have to take out many guards. With their loot, you can earn up to $35 per run.
    • Highly Illegal Activity: Here, you hunt down a specific target and have to take them in. For your effort, you earn $70 per run.
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    Can you choose missions specifically? Unfortunately not. You can only activate a player search, which will randomly select a mission for you. You must search again each time if the desired mission is not available.

    In general: Loot the corpses of your enemies. In missions and in free mode, you can obtain money, medicines, and valuables this way. Watches and jewelry can be sold for a good price. However, keep in mind that killing and robbing civilians can negatively affect your honor. This is how honor works in RDO.

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    Sell animal pelts

    The hunt for pelts is also a useful method of making money in Red Dead Online. Pelts that are in good condition can fetch a decent price.

    How do I hunt animals without damaging the pelts? The most important factor you need to consider when hunting is: What weapon do I need for which animal?

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    For small animals like rabbits, the Varmint Rifle is suitable. If you score a clean headshot, small animals will remain unharmed. The bow is also a good option to minimize damage to the pelt.

    For larger animals, rifles are best. A clean headshot is usually enough for a fatal shot. For bears and alligators, you should be sure to use sniper rifles. One shot to the head might not always be sufficient. This is how to obtain perfect pelts in Red Dead Redemption 2.

    Where is the best place to hunt?  IGN recommends an area east of Rhodes. There you will find many alligators and birds like eagles, herons, and spoonbills. Their parts can be sold for good money. Take them to the butcher in Rhodes. That should be the quickest way to sell your collected items.

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    A spoonbill that you have caught with a perfect kill can bring you up to $11 per kill. It can happen that certain animals do not spawn in that area. You may need to distance yourself a bit to reset the spawns.

    In Red Dead Online, an important tool is missing: In single-player, hunting is quite easy. You just have to make sure to always have a full Dead Eye gauge. With the slow-motion mode, clean headshots are rarely a problem.

    This slow motion is absent in RDO. Therefore, you will need to be much more patient while hunting. Simply chasing animals with the horse and then shooting cleanly will rarely be possible. Therefore, sneaking during hunting is most advisable. A scoped rifle also makes hunting from a distance easier.

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    Make money through fishing

    A clever player has shown on Reddit his method of quickly earning money through fishing. Allegedly, this method brings in $7.25 per 2 minutes of farming time – if you don’t dawdle.

    This is how it works: At Blackwater, you can fish for sturgeons. However, you need a lake bait. You can easily catch the sturgeons at the harbor. Cast the bait as close as possible to quickly reel in the fish. The image that the user created shows you exactly where you should stand and where to cast your bait.

    If you have made a rich catch, you can head straight to the shop at the harbor. The shop is also marked in the picture.

    Red Dead Online Fishing Money Making
    Source: Reddit

    Players warn about Blackwater: Other users point out that too many players are shooting around in Blackwater. But not everyone agrees. You have to try it out and hope that it’s not too busy. A server switch is also possible.

    Play PvP for gold bars

    This is how you can farm gold bars: A user has calculated on Reddit how much time you need to invest to be able to buy all items with gold.

    According to his results, you can farm gold the fastest by playing the Showdown mode. In this PvP mode, players compete against each other in a kind of deathmatch.

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    How much gold can be made this way? If you stay focused and remain in this mode without switching, you can apparently earn 0.08 gold nuggets every nine minutes. In about 2 hours, you will have one gold bar.

    The player compared this method with others and concluded that this is currently the fastest way.

    Note: Currently, only the beta of Red Dead Online is running. Not all content is implemented yet. There may be additional ways when new content is released for Red Dead Online. We will update the guide for quick money as soon as more ways to get rich in Red Dead Online are known.

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    How to defeat the team leaders in the new PvP of Pokémon GO

    The team leaders in Pokémon GO challenge you! We will show you which Pokémon they have and how to best counter them. 

    You can now not only challenge your friends in Pokémon GO, but also the team leaders. We will show you how to best defeat the NPCs and which Pokémon they bring into battle.

    What are team leaders? Team Valor, Wisdom, and Instinct all have team leaders. You can now challenge them in battles. The team leaders are NPCs and are divided into different difficulty levels. You can challenge each team leader in any league. They use different Pokémon for each league, but they remain the same within those leagues.

    Blanche: Team Wisdom – Difficulty: Easy

    Who is Blanche? Blanche is the team leader of Team Blue, or Team Wisdom. She is the easiest to defeat among all the team leaders. Beginners should therefore fight against Blanche first. Her teams for the leagues are as follows:

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    Super League (up to a maximum of 1500 CP):

    • Magikarp: Counter: Any Grass and Electric type Pokémon
    • Barboach: Counter: Any Grass and Electric type Pokémon
    • Squirtle: Counter: Any Grass and Electric type Pokémon

    How hard is it? No one should have problems with Blanche in the Super League. Magikarp and Barboach deal almost no damage to your Pokémon. Squirtle can also be defeated quickly. Trainers at level 10 should be able to win.

    Hyper League (up to a maximum of 2500 CP):

    • Alolan Ninetales: Counter: Any Steel, Fire, and Rock type Pokémon
    • Walrein: Counter: Any Fighting, Rock, Fire, and Steel type Pokémon
    • Lapras: Counter: Any Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Rock type Pokémon

    How hard is it? The Hyper League should not be a problem for any trainer with the right counters. Rock type Pokémon are especially useful here, as they are effective against Blanche’s Pokémon.

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    Master League (no CP limit):

    • Lapras: Counter: Electivire, Raikou, Machamp, Hariyama, Zapdos, and other Pokémon of type Grass, Electric, Fighting, Rock
    • Skarmory: Counter: Snorunt, Mewtwo (with Ice Beam), Kyogre, and other Pokémon of type Ice and Water
    • Articuno: Counter: Tyranitar, Rhydon, Golem, Metagross, Electivire, and other Pokémon of type Rock, Steel, Electric, and Fire

    How hard is it? If you have the right counters, you can easily defeat Blanche here as well. You need to have a well-rounded team. We recommend Electivire, Snorunt, and Tyranitar for your team.

    Candela: Team Valor – Difficulty: Medium

    Who is Candela? Candela is the team leader of Team Red, or Team Valor. She is of medium difficulty between Blanche and Spark. If you don’t want to fight the hardest ones directly, you should challenge Candela. Her team is as follows:

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    Super League (up to a maximum of 1500 CP):

    • Slugma: Counter: Any Rock, Ground and Water type Pokémon
    • Vulpix: Counter: Any Rock, Ground and Water type Pokémon
    • Charmander: Counter: Any Rock, Ground and Water type Pokémon

    How hard is it? The Super League should not pose any problems for her either. Anyone with Rock, Ground, and Water type Pokémon just under 1500 CP should win here.

    Hyper League (up to a maximum of 2500 CP):

    • Alolan Marowak: Counter: Any Rock, Dark, Ground, Ghost, and Water type Pokémon
    • Houndoom: Counter: Any Fighting, Rock, Water, and Ground type Pokémon
    • Infernape: Counter: Any Flying, Psychic, Ground, and Water type Pokémon

    How hard is it? If you have the right counters, you will win. It can get a bit trickier with the wrong Pokémon. We especially recommend Water and Ground type Pokémon, as they are effective against each of Candela’s Pokémon.

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    Master League (no CP limit):

    • Infernape: Counter: Groudon, Kyogre, Mewtwo, and other Pokémon of type Ground, Water, Flying, and Psychic
    • Electivire: Counter: Groudon, Rhydon, Rhyperior, and other Ground type Pokémon
    • Zapdos: Counter: Tyranitar, Rhydon, Golem, Kyogre, and other Pokémon of type Rock, Electric, and Water

    How hard is it? Here the first trainers face a challenge. If you don’t have the right counters, you could lose. We recommend Groudon, Tyranitar, and Kyogre for your team.

    Spark: Team Instinct – Difficulty: Hard

    Who is Spark? Spark is the team leader of Team Yellow, or Team Instinct. He is the hardest to defeat out of all the team leaders. You need good counters here, otherwise you will lose. He battles with the following Pokémon:

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    Super League (up to a maximum of 1500 CP):

    • Magnemite: Counter: Any Ground, Fighting, and Fire type Pokémon
    • Shinx: Counter: Any Ground type Pokémon
    • Pikachu: Counter: Any Ground type Pokémon

    How hard is it? If you use a Pokémon with Ground attacks, this shouldn’t be a problem. For example, evolve a Rhydon with low CP into a Rhyperior to keep it under 1500 CP.

    Hyper League (up to a maximum of 2500 CP):

    • Alolan Raichu: Counter: Any Dark, Ground, Bug, and Ghost type Pokémon
    • Magneton: Counter: Any Ground, Fighting, and Fire type Pokémon
    • Electivire: Counter: Any Ground type Pokémon

    How hard is it? You will win here if you fight with Ground-type Pokémon. If you have the wrong counters, things may get a bit more difficult.

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    Master League (no CP limit):

    • Electivire: Counter: Groudon, Rhydon, Rhyperior, and other Ground type Pokémon
    • Milotic: Counter: Electivire, Venusaur, Raikou, and other Pokémon of type Grass and Electric
    • Zapdos: Counter: Tyranitar, Rhydon, Golem, Snorunt, and other Pokémon of type Rock and Ice

    How hard is it? This is the hardest battle among the gym leaders. Your team needs to be well-rounded. Especially the Milotic in the middle can hit your Ground-type Pokémon hard. We recommend Groudon, Electivire, and Tyranitar for your team.

    Which team leader did you challenge first? 

    For all further information on PvP, what rewards await you, and how to fight against friends, check out our guide to PvP:

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    What are the personal recap videos? Some Fortnite players are currently receiving personal recap videos. Previously, recaps for each season were provided only in plain text form. These season recaps presented what happened in the last season of Fortnite in numbers and statistics.

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