In the next patch of World of Warcraft, players will fight against Jaina Proudmoore. The mechanics of the fight can already be observed on the PTR.
One of the biggest content updates of World of Warcraft Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance is the raid Battle for Dazar’Alor. The final fight of the Horde is against none other than Lady Jaina Proudmoore, and the Alliance must also face Jaina in a “flashback” scene. Some guilds have already been able to try the mechanics of the fight on the PTR.
Phase 1: The fight begins on the high seas, on a ship. At the start, players primarily need to avoid Jaina’s frost spells while simultaneously firing ballistae at approaching ships to prevent additional enemies.
Transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2: Once Jaina reaches 60% health, the transition to Phase 2 begins. Jaina freezes a large part of the sea, trapping the ship. Players need to move from the ship to the frozen ice surface and locate Jaina in low visibility conditions.
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Phase 2: As long as players stand on the ice surface, they accumulate a stackable debuff that deals increasing frost damage. Once they reach 20 stacks and fall below 80% health, the affected player is encased in an ice block, which the raid must destroy. At the same time, the Kul Tirans will shoot at the raid. Players need to use the shots so that the bullets hit ammunition crates (which were previously floating in the water and are now frozen). This creates a heat source that temporarily removes the frost debuff.
Transition from Phase 2 to Phase 3: At around 30% health remaining, Jaina begins to create a massive frost area that continues to expand. Players must break through various walls and defeat frost elementals while slowly making their way to Nathanos Blightcaller. This is somewhat reminiscent of the escape from the Lich King in the Halls of Reflection in Wrath of the Lich King.
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Phase 3: The final phase resembles a “soft enrage” because players no longer have heat sources and are gradually frozen by their frost aura, encasing them in ice blocks. Frozen players must be freed quickly, as Jaina will cast a devastating spear on the ice block shortly thereafter. The trapped individual is highly likely to be killed (about 240,000 damage). Additionally, Jaina summons copies of herself that replicate some of her attacks.
At 5% health remaining, the fight against Lady Jaina Proudmoore ends, and she escapes – such is the life of a mage.
Jaina hates Berserk: A particularly amusing detail in the boss fight is that, because Jaina is not merely “any trash mob” but a clever mage, she knows how the heroes of Azeroth fight. As soon as the raid uses Berserk (or Heroism, Time Warp, etc.), she locks herself in an ice block for 20 seconds, rendering her untargetable. This thus nullifies a large part of the Berserk effect.
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Fortnite: Battle Royale seems to be planning a new game mode soon according to a leak. This time it will be about the Wild West and only allow weapons from that era.
What is Epic up to now? Just recently, Epic released the immensely fun mode Food Fight, and now there’s already a leak about the next wacky game mode in Fortnite. This time it is said to be about the Wild West.
Western Mode with Old-School Weapons
What the data miners found: According to the leaks from the data miners at FNBRLeaks, the new mode is expected to focus on battles in the style of the old West. This means that there will likely only be weapons that were known in the good old cowboy days.
So only revolvers, shotguns and hunting rifles. Additionally, there is supposed to be dynamite as a new explosive weapon.
No modern gadgets: What is missing, however, are modern weapons like assault rifles, SMGs, traps, and rocket launchers. Shields were not a thing back in the West, but there was probably Slurp Juice.
According to the leaks, hints at all the Western fun include specific Western sayings from the data. They sound something like this:
“No fancy technology here, partner!”
“What do you mean by shields?”
“Light the fuse and throw it!”
“This island ain’t big enough for the hundred of us, partner!”
It looks like the new mode is a regular Battle Royale fight with a very limited selection of weapons. So, a clear step away from the now cluttered with items and weapons meta of the other Fortnite modes.
Wasn’t Wild West just now? Indeed, the leak about the Wild West mode comes as a bit of a surprise. A Western theme has been circulating in the community’s rumor mill for months.
For many players, it seemed to be settled after the two Western skins Calamity and Deadfire already appeared in the Halloween plot.
When the mode will come and whether it will even appear like this is, however, not known.
Moreover, Epic does not want to tolerate such leaks anymore and is taking action against data miners more vigorously:
The new special research “More about Meltan” regarding the Pokémon Meltan is playable in Pokémon GO. We show you the tasks and what you should do in the quests. Cool rewards await you, and at the end, you can catch Meltan.
The trainers now have the chance to encounter a Meltan. In order to do this, you have to complete 9 stages of special research in Pokémon GO. This runs similarly to Mew and Celebi.
The research is called “More about Meltan” and presents you with some tricky tasks that you need to solve with the help of Professor Willow. Until now, only players with the Let’s GO games could obtain a Meltan. We will now show you all the tasks you need to complete for this special research to get to Meltan.
Special research “More about Meltan” – The quests
There are nine different stages on your way to Meltan. You have to battle in raids or catch special Pokémon. In the end, you will be rewarded with Meltan.
Stage 1 of 9
Spin 5 PokéStops or gyms
Reward: 500 XP
Catch 10 Pokémon
Reward: 500 XP
Send 5 Pokémon
Reward: 500 XP
Reward for completing this stage: 1000 Stardust, 10x Pokéball, 1x Egg incubator
Stage 2 of 9
Earn 2 candies while walking with your buddy
Reward: 1000 XP
Land 10 great throws
Reward: 1000 XP
Hatch 3 eggs
Reward: 1000 XP
Reward for completing this stage: 2000 Stardust, 2x Lucky Egg, 1x Quick TM
Stage 3 of 9
Catch a Ditto
Reward: 1500 XP
Win 2 gym battles
Reward: 1500 XP
Fight in 2 raids
Reward: 1500 XP
Reward for completing this stage: 10x Ultra Ball, 3x Incense, 3x Max Revive
Reward for completing this stage: 4000 Stardust, 5x Razz Berry, 5x Rare Candy
Stage 5 of 9
Evolve a Grimer
Reward: 2500 XP
Catch 5 Shellder or Slugma
Reward: 2500 XP
Land 30 great throws
Reward: 2500 XP
Reward for completing this stage: 5000 Stardust, 20x Ultra Ball, 5x Lure Module
Stage 6 of 9
Evolve a Magnemite
Reward: 3000 XP
Catch 5 Qwilfish
Reward: 3000 XP
Fight in 10 raids
Reward: 3000 XP
Reward for completing this stage: 1x silver Razz Berry, 1x Metal Coat, 10x Hyper Ball
Note: To complete the ten raids, you also have to complete ten raids. It is not enough to just wait out the time in a raid ten times. At least that is what some trainers claim. This has not been confirmed yet.
Stage 7 of 9
Evolve a Dreamcatcher
Reward: 3500 XP
Catch a Gible
Reward: 3500 XP
Evolve a Scyther
Reward: 3500 XP
Reward for completing this stage: 10x Hyper Ball, 1x Charge TM, 3x Premium Raid Pass
Stage 8 of 9
Catch two Kabuto or Amonite
Reward: 4000 XP
Catch two Lileep or Anorith
Reward: 4000 XP
Catch an Aerodactyl
Reward: 4000 XP
Reward for completing this stage: 8000 Stardust, 1x Star Piece, Encounter with Meltan
Note: To encounter an Aerodactyl, you can complete the field research “Hatch 2 eggs”.
Stage 9 of 9
Already completed
Reward: 500 XP
Already completed
Reward: 4500 XP
Already completed
Reward: 4500 XP
Reward for completing this stage: 9000 Stardust, 1x Super Incubator, 5x Meltan Candy
Meltan was originally Ditto – Clarification through video
Weeks ago, you could encounter the first Meltan. These transformed directly into Ditto while catching.
Videos provided clarification: In several videos, Professors Oak and Willow explained what Meltan is and what makes this Pokémon special.
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In The Division today, on November 17th, is the next vendor reset. We present to you the new items from the vendors that may be particularly worthwhile this week.
November is coming to an end, the next global event is just around the corner. On Monday, November 19th, the event Rush starts and lasts exactly one week.
Until then, check out the new offerings from the vendors, as the vendor reset occurs every week on Friday night into Saturday. We summarize the best offers for you.
Recommended Weapons since November 17th
Special Equipment Vendor: Pakhan with Expert, Destructive and Pakhan. A good PvE LMG where you should switch from Expert to Destructive.
Camp Clinton: Liberator with Responsive, Destructive and Talented. One of the best assault rifles. Talented is in the third slot, here you can rely on various talents like Malevolent (more damage against elite enemies), Resolute (reduced cooldown on killing an enemy) or Destructive.
DZ 03: MG5 Infantry Version with Deadly, Expert and Swift. Has almost a maximum damage roll and good talents. Depending on preference, you can replace Expert or Swift with Competent.
The Mods after the Vendor Reset
E 42nd St: Performance Mod with Crit Chance (+2%)
W 31st St: Firearms Mod (+263) with Health (+3069)
Autumn’s Hope: Performance Mod with Sticky Grenade Damage (+4%)
Dante’s Run: Performance Mod with First Aid Ally Healing (+6%)
Madison’s Stand: Purple Electronics Mod (+208) with Elite Damage (+3%)
E 53rd St: Extended Magazine (+120%) with Crit Damage and Rate of Fire
E 34th St: Extended Magazine (+118%) with Crit Chance and Crit Damage
DZ05: Omega Rifle Suppressor with Headshot Damage (+18%), Crit Damage, Crit Chance and reduced Threat
Vendor for Improved Gear: Ti-RANT Suppressor with Crit Chance (+7.5%), Headshot Damage, optimal Range and reduced Threat
Camp Clinton: Reflex Sight with Crit Chance (+7%), Crit Damage and Headshot Damage
The Offer of the Special Blueprint Vendors
The vendor in the terminal brings blueprints for these items:
At the Fan Festival of Final Fantasy 14 in Las Vegas, the CEO of Square Enix wore a costume that the fans celebrated. He subsequently confirmed the new job for the expansion “Shadowbringers” of Final Fantasy XIV. The Blue Mage is coming to the MMORPG.
However, the Blue Mage will not be released together with the expansion “Shadowbringers” at the beginning of summer 2019, but will already be playable beforehand.
When is the Blue Mage coming? Director Yoshida announced that the Blue Mage will be released with patch 4.5 this coming winter. The exact release date for 4.5 is to be announced tomorrow.
You can watch the trailer for the Blue Mage in Final Fantasy XIV here:
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How does the Blue Mage work? It will not be one of the traditional combat jobs of FFXIV. The new mage is a so-called “Limited Job.” It will be available to all players from level 50, regardless of whether they own the new expansions or not.
In the press release about the job, Square Enix explained that it is a unique “solo gameplay feature.” For the Blue Mage, there will be special instances referred to as “Masked Carnival.” The level cap will initially be set at 50 but will gradually increase.
This is what the Blue Mage can do: The Blue Mage will represent a new type of job in FFXIV. Players will classically have to learn the abilities of various monsters. The new ability is learned by the Blue Mage when the player character is hit by the ability. Yoshida promised players that learning the abilities will be difficult for them.
The release date for patch 4.5 and thus the Blue Mage will be announced tomorrow during the producer’s letter.
You can watch the trailer for Shadowbringers here:
Square Enix releases the first trailer for the new expansion “Shadowbringers” of Final Fantasy XIV. The continuation of the MMORPG story looks dark.
The fight against the Garlean Empire enters its final round. Players gather the nations they have freed from the influence of the Empire.
In the “Shadowbringers” expansion, the Ascians will also take center stage. Players will finally learn who the main opponents in FFXIV really are and why they want to resurrect the dark god Zodiark.
Director Yoshida stated that the truth about the world of FFXIV will finally come to light. The expansion is scheduled to arrive in early summer 2019.
After the first atomic bombs have already fallen in Fallout 76, some people are wondering: How did they manage that? One of the reasons may have been a tool developed by a fan to decrypt nuclear codes.
Nuke Code Cracker: To launch atomic missiles in Fallout 76, players need to find and subsequently decrypt the launch code. This should actually take several days. However, a tool cracks the codes simply using “brute force.”
To get the launch code, they first had to crack the corresponding digit. The codes are delivered in 8 letter and number pairs, which all must be collected for the respective silo.
Subsequently, the codes must be decrypted using a solution word. This word is revealed daily and uncovers more letters that can be seen in the Whitespring bunker.
How was the code decrypted? When the players launched the missile, only two of the letters were available. They eventually cracked the code simply using “brute force” and “trial and error.”
The NukaCrypt.com website was created by Reddit user Waffle_cop. He was part of the group that detonated the bomb.
NukaCrypt decrypts the required code with just a few of the necessary letters. The group ultimately received 18 possible codes through the method and tried them. The fourth one was already correct.
Is that allowed? Principally, there is nothing against it, as this is a feat that a human could also accomplish. The tool merely performs simple permutations.
With the given keyword, the launch code can be decrypted manually by arranging the alphabet once it is known.
The tool merely finds possible solution words with the given letters and outputs the resulting solutions.
Since the actual task is to gain access to the bunkers and collect the code itself, the tool is likely just a nice gimmick. If everything else is done, cracking the code won’t take long anyway.
To preserve the fun of the game and to ensure that you do not incur any penalties, we still advise against using the tool. The events help every player on the map anyway. You can still join in.
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New MMOs and MMORPGs are still coming from South Korea, and they are not just for mobile. As NCSoft announced, 4 new games for PC and consoles are currently being developed – presumably referring to the PS4. Names and release dates have not yet been disclosed. However, they intend to develop more for consoles in the future.
This disappointed MMORPG fans here who are hoping for games for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. But a day after the mobile event, NCSoft promised to cater to PC and console gamers in the future.
Note: The information in the article comes from the South Korean site “gamemeca” and the power of Google Translate.
Blade & Soul 2, mobile game
4 games for PC and consoles
This is what NCSoft says: At the mobile event, NCSoft was asked if they are now only making mobile MMORPGs. They denied it.
NCSoft says this specific event was only for mobile, but they plan to continue developing for PC and consoles. At an event the next day, more information about the other games in the pipeline was provided.
Currently, 2 new titles are being developed in South Korea and 2 more titles in the USA, which are expected to be released for PC and consoles.
NCSoft will develop all non-mobile games for PC and consoles in the future
NCSoft’s CFO said: In recent quarters, PC games have been in high demand. They will continue to announce these games and prepare for the next few years.
It is said further: All non-mobile games from NCSoft will be aimed at consoles and PC simultaneously in the future.
Which consoles are meant? NCSoft does not specify this. It can be assumed that the PlayStation 4 is definitely included – perhaps also the Xbox One or successor consoles of these systems.
Back then, it was already claimed that NCSoft wanted to enter the console market. Actually, Blade & Soul was also announced for the PS4, but there have been no updates on a PS4 port for Blade and Soul for two years.
Project TL
What kind of MMOs and MMORPGs are these? NCSoft does not specify the titles. However, it is known that NCSoft has been developing the game “Project TL” for years. It is expected to be released in 2019. Project TL is the unofficial Lineage 3 – an action MMO in isometric perspective.
This is the situation: While no new AAA MMORPGs have been developed in Europe and North America since 2014/2015, South Korea has persistently held out as the last bastion of the MMORPG. Something from South Korea has always made its way to Europe and North America. Recently titles like Black Desert or Bless. In the future, probably a Lost Ark.
Yet even the last bastion has crumbled recently. In Korea and other parts of Asia, the mobile hype has exploded. For years, mobile MMORPGs have been produced there en masse, making developers in Asia rich.
Recently, MMORPG specialist NCSoft announced 5 new mobile MMORPGs. All 5 are based on the company’s well-known PC franchises, but all will only be available for mobile. Apparently, there is still room in the mobile boom for PC and consoles – at least with NCSoft.
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In Destiny 2, Xur is coming today. Where you can find Xur and which Exotics he has on offer, you can find out here. This is the location and inventory on 16.11.
This week had a lot in store for the Guardians: Currently, the last Iron Banner of Season 4 is in full swing. Until the upcoming reset on 20.11., the Guardians have one last chance to complete their current Iron Banner armor and finish some triumphs associated with the Iron Banner in Season 4.
In addition, players can already get a taste of the return of heavy machine guns in December. Since the weekly reset on November 13, the mysterious murder quest can be completed, rewarding the Guardians with the first heavy machine gun in Destiny 2 – the exotic Thunderlord.
Additionally, Bungie shared the first details about the launch of Season 5 and the first premium DLC Black Armory this week. The Season of the Forge starts on November 27, followed by the Black Armory a week later on December 4.
By the way: As Bungie has now announced on Twitter, there are triple valor points in the Crucible all weekend.
Additionally, Xur is bringing Exotics again today. Let’s welcome the Agent of the Nine together.
All info about Xur in Destiny 2 on 16.11. on PS4, Xbox One and PC
Since the release of Forsaken, the Guardians have been waiting in vain for Xur to bring new Exotics from the Autumn expansion. Will that possibly change today? What does he have with him this time?
When does Xur come today? – The times
Xur’s time: Xur has always appeared on Fridays for four years. This hasn’t changed in Destiny 2: Forsaken. During standard time, the Agent of the Nine always appears at 6:00 PM.
When does Xur disappear? Xur packs his things together on the upcoming Tuesday, November 20, at 6:00 PM, and will then disappear until next Friday.
Where is Xur? At this location, you can find him today
This time, Xur is setting up his stand on Titan in the area “The Rig”.
Xur’s location
The Exotics in Xur’s inventory
Weapon: Coldheart – Pulse rifle for 29 Legendary shards
In collaboration with Hi-Rez Studios, we are holding a giveaway where you can grab some great loot. There are exclusive skins and premium editions of Paladins, SMITE, and Realm Royale up for grabs.
Hi-Rez is currently celebrating its in-house expo, the HRX 2018. Until Sunday, November 18, there are eSports championships and new announcements for the hero shooter Paladins, the action MOBA SMITE, and the fantasy battle royale Realm Royale at the fan festival.
What can you win?
The winner will receive digital codes for the prizes. There is a skin for each game that you can only get exclusively at the Hi-Rez Expo:
In addition, you will receive premium editions of the games:
Paladins Digital Deluxe, worth 59.99 Euros: This deluxe edition instantly unlocks all champions in Paladins, including all future heroes. Additionally, the season pass for 2018 is included, which unlocks more skins and rewards as you level up. You will also receive 1500 Crystals, the real currency of Paladins.
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SMITE Ultimate God Pack, worth 23.99 Euros: The Ultimate God Pack unlocks all characters in SMITE and all those that will be released in the future.
Realm Royale Battle Pass XP: With the Battle Pass, you can level up through gameplay. For every level, there is a reward you get from the pass. You will receive additional XP with the win, allowing you to level up faster.
Win exclusive skins and premium editions now
The giveaway for HRX 2018 runs until Monday, November 19, 12:00 noon.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, every major innovation is found and leaked in advance by data miners. This annoys the developers at Epic. Therefore, they are now taking a stronger stance against data miners and leakers.
What do data miners do? Data miners read the data in the code of a game using special tools and analyze it for clues about new content. In Fortnite, they are particularly active, as with each new update, often the immediately following features are already embedded in the code in advance.
Typical data mining finds are the next skins from the shop every week after the update. However, every miner aims for the discovery of particularly valuable data treasures, including clues about new modes, upcoming items, or even events, such as the Butterfly event at the end of Halloween.
Epic doesn’t want new features spoiled
Data mining unwanted: Many fans love data mining and eagerly anticipate what’s new in the game each week. Epic, on the other hand, does not take this well. It particularly bothers the developers when carefully guarded secrets, such as planned events, are revealed in advance.
There has already been trouble with leakers in the past. They want to reveal everything, while Epic wants to keep the mystery and excitement as they originally intended.
What Epic is doing against data miners: So far, Epic has banned players who have been negatively affected by data mining and leaking. Since November 15, they have taken a further step. The site FNBRLeaks, known for its particularly spectacular leaks, as well as other well-known leakers have received a warning from Epic.
Leaking is a copyright violation! All videos that show unpublished content from Fortnite are considered violations of copyright. Such violations are harshly punished on YouTube and can quickly lead to the ban of a channel. FNBRLeaks and others can likely only post leaks on their own sites now, not anymore on YouTube.
Epic trolls data miners with false leads: Another step taken by Epic against data mining is the spread of misinformation. This last happened with the leaks on the challenges of week 8 in Season 6.
There, completely incorrect information appeared in the codes from the data miners, showing a challenge list from the past.
Only shortly before the release of the challenges on Thursday were the correct tasks finally leaked. It seems that the battle between developers and data miners is far from over.
FIFA 19 has its second Bundesliga “Player of the Month”. In October 2018, Jadon Sancho from BVB Dortmund receives the coveted POTM award and a significantly improved card.
This is the Player of the Month: FIFA 19 features a Bundesliga “Player of the Month” for the first time in the history of the series. The first award went to Marco Reus. In October, his teammate Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund follows.
The selection was decided based on fan voting. Also nominated were:
Luka Jovic and Sébastien Haller from Eintracht Frankfurt
Jonas Hofmann from Borussia Mönchengladbach
Marcel Halstenberg from RB Leipzig
Achraf Hakimi from Borussia Dortmund
Image source: EA Sports, Twitter
Huge boost for POTM Sancho
Here’s what the card looks like: With the POTM card, Sancho receives a massively upgraded version: The 84 overall rating is a full 12 points higher than the standard silver card. The standout stats are the pace and dribbling at 91 and 88 points respectively.
Sancho as a top alternative: Thus, Sancho will be a top alternative for all Bundesliga Ultimate Team players. The Bundesliga offers hardly any comparably good alternatives on the wing. Additionally, Sancho is already a 5-star skiller and extremely skillful.
If you already have POTM Reus or Flashback Götze in your team, you can build perfect links in your attacking lineup.
How to get POTM Sancho
Player of the Month SBC: As with Reus, you must complete the POTM SBC. This consists of three partial SBCs. On the FIFA page “futbin“, there are already some initial solutions. However, caution is advised – the SBC can cause the prices for the required players to skyrocket.
Bundesliga SBC: Here you need 11 Bundesliga players including one TOTW player. Additionally, there is the requirement of 81 team rating and at least 85 chemistry. A solution approach from futbin:
Borussia Dortmund SBC: Two players from Dortmund, three leagues, and at least 85 team chemistry – all in gold, of course.
Player of the Month SBC: Here you need to build a team around a Sancho placeholder. You need 10 German players, all gold, one TOTW, and at least 90 team chemistry. Challenging, but doable:
Once you have completed the SBCs, you can welcome Jadon Sancho in the POTM variant to your team.
The Icon SBC number three should also actually go live today – but that brought issues:
The Elder Scrolls Online is celebrating the first anniversary of the player expansion Clockwork City with rewards for playing. During the event, you can receive one of the coveted Indrik feathers.
For the duration of the event, various bonuses await you that you can enjoy in Clockwork City. Additionally, a free ESO Plus trial is taking place simultaneously, allowing all players the opportunity to play the DLC.
A World of Metal
In Clockwork City, all sorts of mechanical creatures are waiting for you. Even the flora and fauna are made of metal. Those who haven’t had the chance to explore Clockwork City can do so now.
Here are the rewards: During the event, you will be rewarded for playing within the area of Clockwork City.
You will receive:
double the number of items when you gather crafting supplies.
twice as many rewards from daily quest chests.
also double loot from leaders. This applies to leaders from the open world, dungeons, trials, and quests.
When is the event taking place? From November 15 to November 26 at 4 PM, you can freely adventure in Clockwork City. Don’t miss the chance for the Indrik feather.
How to Get the Indrik Feather
Currently, a different event is taking place across ESO. Players can collect event tickets during previous, current, and upcoming events. These tickets can be obtained in various ways at each event.
These tickets can be exchanged for Indrik feathers with Impresaria in Daggerfall, Davon’s Watch, and Vulkhel Guard.
What do the feathers do? If you have four different feathers, you can summon a magical Indrik mount. Feathers from previous events can be retroactively exchanged with Impresaria for event tickets.
During the duration of the Clockwork City event, you simply have to accept and complete a daily quest in the Brass Fortress every day. For the first completed daily quest per day, you will receive 2 event tickets. The timer resets every day at 7:00 AM.
Clockwork City is Free to Play for a Limited Time
Clockwork City is available at a discount: For the duration of the event, you can purchase Clockwork City for fewer crowns. The standard version costs 1,400 crowns, and the collector’s package with special goodies costs 2,400 crowns. For ESO Plus owners, Clockwork City is free during the event.
Free ESO Plus Trial: In line with the event, the ESO Plus membership will be free from November 15 to November 21. This gives all players the chance to check out the DLC. To start this, simply log in to The Elder Scrolls Online, go to the Crown Store, and start the free trial.
As an ESO Plus member, you benefit from unlimited crafting bags, double bank space, and full access to all DLC expansions. This includes the recently released expansion Murkmire.
The market for gaming keyboards is large. It is worth taking a look at the most popular and highly-rated models. We present a selection of the bestsellers from Amazon.de.
This list of the best gaming keyboards is a personal selection by the author, who has taken care to include a versatile mix and has considered reviews. If you think a good keyboard is missing, please let us know in the comments.
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In this overview, you will find some technical terms, such as anti-ghosting or the names of different switches. We explain what these terms mean in detail on the second page of the article.
Razer Ornata Chroma
Semi-mechanical keyboard: The model from Razer uses self-developed Mecha-Membrane keys that are supposed to combine a soft pressure point with a rubber dome and the defined, tactile click of a mechanical key. This, according to the manufacturer, ensures a high actuation speed with the semi-high keycaps.
Further features:
With the “Razer Synapse” software, buttons can be reassigned and macros programmed, and the profile configurations can be saved in the cloud.
Also through the tool, the background lighting can be set with 16.8 million individual color options.
In addition to a function key for secondarily assigned keys, anti-ghosting (10-key rollover in gaming mode) is also included.
Who is the keyboard suitable for? The Razer Ornata Chroma is aimed at ambitious players as a mid-range model, who desire extended functionalities compared to a conventional keyboard.
It should be noted that it does not provide dedicated extra keys for macros and such, and that here, one must make do with reassigning existing keys or secondary assignments via the FN key.
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User reviews: The Razer Ornata Chroma is generally rated positively with an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars, with most praising the good build quality and pleasant keystrokes without excessive volume. The key feedback is said to be similar to that of a mechanical keyboard according to many user evaluations.
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In further tests:According to Allroundpc.de, Razer’s technical mix for the Ornata Chroma does not set “new standards in the keyboard market”, but rather is said to be “a very appealing compromise that can be recommended to casual players.” According to this, only absolute professionals would experience a disadvantage from the later actuation point.
In everyday use, the Ornata Chroma performs much better, as texts need to be corrected less often. However, it should be noted that the click sound is very strong and louder than with other gaming keyboards.
Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum
Fully mechanical keyboard: Logitech promises with the G910 Orion Spectrum one of the fastest mechanical RGB gaming keyboards in the world, with the self-developed Romer G switches purportedly providing up to 25 percent quicker actuation compared to conventional models.
Further features:
Customizable RGB lighting: The G910 Orion Spectrum also allows each key to be customized from a palette of over 16 million colors.
Through the optional “Arx Control” app and the smartphone dock, immediate access to in-game data via smartphone or tablet is possible without interrupting the game.
Thanks to nine programmable “G keys”, custom macros can be set.
Dedicated multimedia controls allow for quick access to “play”, “pause”, “mute”, and “skip” functions.
Anti-ghosting (N-Key rollover) is also included.
Who is the keyboard suitable for? The Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum is geared towards players who value high-end functionality above the mid-range, with extensive features.
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User reviews: With an average of 4 out of 5 stars, the Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum is also received positively, with most highlighting the workmanship, the clean pressure point, and the limited noise level.
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In further tests:Techstage.de states: “Technically, the Logitech G910 Orion Spectrum is a solid keyboard for gamers and all those who want a mechanical keyboard that is audible. The annoying color change at the beginning can be quickly turned off with the software, and in everyday life, the keyboard performs its task well.”.
Criticism is directed at the sometimes “finicky” software in executing commands, which Logitech is working on.
KLIM Chroma
Rubber Dome: The KLIM Chroma is one of the few models from the bestseller list that relies on pure switches with a rubber base, wherein the manufacturer promises “the best that can be found in the non-mechanical keyboard sector” thanks to a 2 millisecond response time.
Further features:
Through the rubber dome technology designed for 20 million keystrokes, the keyboard is intended to operate as quietly as possible with a pleasant and muted noise.
The optionally switchable lighting is static. There are no customizable special keys or software.
Anti-ghosting is supported with six keys.
The manufacturer advertises not only water resistance but also a five-year warranty and responses to support questions within 48 hours.
Who is the keyboard suitable for? As a budget model, the KLIM Chroma is aimed at cost-conscious players who do not see an advantage in mechanical keyboards and desire a backlit keyboard in an otherwise simple design without extraordinary additional features.
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User reviews: Despite its straightforward functionality, the KLIM Chroma is rated positively with 4.4 out of 5 stars. The price-performance ratio is primarily highlighted while some reviewers wished for a wrist rest.
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In further tests: In the evaluation by Netzwelt.de, the KLIM Chroma performed less well:
Overpriced cheap keyboard with miserable lighting. Where gaming is claimed, only minimal lighting is actually present. Otherwise, for 30 euros, the same quality as a 10-euro keyboard can be found.
Aukey KM-G6
Fully mechanical keyboard: The Blue switches from Outemu in the Aukey KM-G6 are designed to withstand 50 million keystrokes with their high and concave keycaps. With an actuation force of 60 grams, they are supposed to be as easy to use as red or brown switches. Being a replica of the Cherry MX Blue, they are also compatible with keycaps from corresponding models.
Further features:
The six-color backlighting includes eight pre-set profiles and allows for an individual profile using the FN key.
Due to the lack of software, no custom macros or remappings can be defined easily via third-party tools.
Anti-ghosting is supported for all 105 keys (N-Key Rollover).
The manufacturer advertises water resistance, whereby holes on the underside are intended to allow liquids to drain.
Who is the keyboard suitable for? The Aukey KM-G6 is aimed at players looking for an affordable entry into the world of mechanical keyboards with a simple design and can do without macros.
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User reviews: With 4.5 out of 5 stars, the Aukey KM-G6 is generally rated positively, mainly because of the price-performance ratio. The pleasant operation, good workmanship, and minimalist design are highlighted.
Criticism is directed at the limited adjustable lighting and the lack of macro keys, which is partly due to the price range.
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In further tests: At Techstage.de, the Aukey KM-G6 is also rated fairly well:
In practice, the Aukey keyboard holds up well. Typing is fun with it, in games like Doom and Far Cry 5, we had no issues; the game character reacts precisely to keystrokes. However, the Aukey keyboard is noticeably loud. The switches are so loud that colleagues in the office complained after a short time. Those who type quickly make sounds like a typewriter. We missed separate keys for multimedia playback and volume control. As soon as you have to press the FN keys, you are pulled out of the workflow […].
Corsair K95 RGB Platinum
High-end keyboard: The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum, available optionally with the mechanical Cherry MX Speed and MX Brown switches, is referred to by the manufacturer as “the ultimate gaming keyboard”, making it the most expensive in our selection.
Further features:
Thanks to 8MB profile storage with hardware macros and lighting playback, there is also access to up to three saved profiles independent of the Corsair software.
The RGB backlighting of individual keys and the 19-zone lighting at the top are said to offer virtually unlimited customization options.
For programmable macros, six textured and contoured G keys are available.
The surface made of anodized and brushed aluminum is intended to ensure a lifetime of durability. In addition, there is a detachable, dual-sided wrist rest.
Also included: USB hub (1x USB 2.0), anti-ghosting (N-Key rollover), 14 multimedia keys (including 6 programmable), volume knob.
Who is the keyboard suitable for? The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum is aimed at players who value high-end functionality and have professional player ambitions.
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User reviews: With 4.1 out of 5 stars, the Corsair K95 RGB Platinum is largely rated positively, with the overall package being almost universally praised. Criticism is mainly directed at the price and the problem that the lighting strip does not seem to run consistently on every single unit.
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In further tests: The colleagues from Gamestar.de give a rating of 93 percent:
Very well-equipped gaming keyboard with very solid workmanship, which stands out particularly due to its extensive RGB LED lighting along with the light bar from the (cheaper) competition.
Other Bestsellers
All bestsellers in the gaming keyboard category can be found directly on the overview page at Amazon.de:
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On the next page, we will explain terms such as anti-ghosting and the differences between various switches.
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In Red Dead Redemption 2, you must endure some fights. How to increase your health and thereby improve your character is explained here.
In Red Dead Redemption 2, some activities affect the so-called cores that indicate the resources of you and your horse. Fortunately, you can level up your health, stamina, and also your Dead Eye through various means. We will show you here which tasks you can undertake to enhance your health.
How to Increase Your Health
To raise your health to level 8, you must accumulate a total of 1100 experience points, just like with stamina and Dead Eye. Up to level 10, the special challenges for each respective resource will reward you.
You earn experience points through health-related tasks. However, you can only expand the health indicator, which is the ring around the core, and not the core itself.
Combat
Leveling with Weapons: While most players may prefer combat with their firearms, you should also occasionally use your bow or throwable weapons. Each kill with the bow or a throwable weapon, such as throwing knives or the Viking axe, gives you 20 experience points for your health. A hit with either of these weapons still grants you 5 XP.
Unarmed Combat: If you like to let your fists do the talking, that is also a way to improve your health. Each won fistfight grants you 10 experience points.
Silent Kill: If you manage to knock out or kill your opponent silently, you will receive 5 experience points.
Hunting: A clean shot while hunting earns you 3 experience points for your health ring.
Fishing and Physical Tasks
Fishing for Health: If you want to take a break from cowboy business, fishing is not only a good way to relax but also helpful for your health. Caught fish grant you between 10 and 30 experience points each, with larger fish yielding more XP.
However, fishing is not available from the start. It is unlocked through the quest “People Fisher” in Chapter 2. This quest is also a prerequisite for hunting for the legendary fish.
Rowing: In real life, rowing is good for health, so why not in RDR 2? This activity is probably the most efficient way to fill up your health bar. Rowing for 100 meters rewards you with 20 experience points, and the task can theoretically be continued until you have fully leveled up your health.
Jumping: If rowing is not exciting enough for you, you can also try jumping. Jumping 50 times earns you 5 experience points for your health.
Challenges
Some challenges in Red Dead Redemption give you direct bonuses to your respective resources, which you can only improve up to level 8 with regular activities. Only the challenges will advance you up to level 10. For health, these challenges are Herbalist, Master Hunter, and Gun Expert.
For the first challenge level, you earn 25 XP each. If you manage to completely finish all three challenges, you will receive a total of 1425 experience points.
Ginseng Elixir
Elixirs and tonics can usually be found in the game world or purchased from merchants. Particularly interesting for your health is the Ginseng Elixir, which grants you 25% experience points towards your next level.
However, Ginseng Elixirs are very rare and cannot be bought, only found.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, since the glider nerf, fall damage has become a real problem. But with this simple trick, you can avoid fatal falls.
Why are so many players dying from falling? In Fortnite, the reusable gliders were recently removed with Update 6.30. Until then, players could activate the handy gliders at any time and safely float down from any height.
Here’s how to avoid fall damage: If you fall from a certain height in Fortnite, you can take heavy damage. Often, such a fall ends fatally. But with a simple trick, you can completely avoid the damage.
All you need is a special item: the balloon. Balloons are actually used to gain height slowly. In the old meta gameplay with the reusable gliders, balloons were frequently used to ascend high and then quickly glide over the map.
The balloon is more important than ever: Without the old gliders, many fans thought the days of the balloons were numbered, as they would be deathtraps without the reusable gliders. After all, you would inevitably fall to your death if the balloons eventually ran out of air.
However, many players overlooked that the balloon also reduces fall speed. Just one balloon is enough to completely negate the fall damage.
You can fall from any height and just before hitting the ground, “ignite” the balloon. Then you float down gently and without significant delay, taking no damage.
So make sure you always have a pack of balloons with you. Then you can fall as often as you want without worrying about damage.
If you have no balloons but can build well, this trick will also help you against fall damage:
The E3 2019 will have to go on without Sony next year. The Japanese company has now stated this in a statement. But what does this step mean for fans and players?
For 24 years now, the gaming industry has presented its innovations like upcoming games or new hardware annually in Los Angeles. However, in 2019, a major and traditional participant will be missing from the world’s most important gaming fair – Sony.
Sony cancels participation in E3 2019
This is what Sony says: Although the company is currently achieving record revenues with its PlayStation 4 console, Sony has now confirmed that it will not participate in E3 2019. In a statement, it says:
As the industry evolves, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is looking for original ideas to engage with the community. Playstation fans mean everything to us, and we always want to bring innovation, think differently, and experiment with new ways to inspire gamers.
That’s why we have decided not to participate in E3 2019. We are exploring new and familiar ways to work with our community and can’t wait to share our plans with you.
Sony also cancels another major event: This marks the second major event that Sony has canceled in recent months. Already in September, the chairman of Sony’s in-house game studio announced that there would be no PlayStation Experience in 2018.
This is an annual event for the video game industry held by Sony to showcase PlayStation games.
What does skipping E3 mean?
There is already extensive speculation about the reasons for the decision to skip E3. Two aspects are particularly hotly debated.
Sony does not have enough games to show: The reason cited for this year’s PlayStation Experience (PSX) cancellation was the argument that Sony simply does not have enough games to showcase at the event.
In this regard, Shawn Layden said: “Now that Spiderman is out, we are looking at games like Dreams or Days Gone for 2019. But we just don’t have enough to bring people together and stage an event somewhere in North America. We do not want to raise expectations and then not meet them.”
The SIE chief added: “This year we have made a lot of progress with our games.” However, there is not much that can be shared at this point regarding upcoming titles.
The same argument likely applies to E3 2019. Apparently, there is simply not enough to show. Because currently, there are six exclusive titles from Sony in development. These games include
The Last of Us 2
Days Gone
Ghosts of Tsushima
Death Stranding
Dreams
Concrete Genie
All six titles were already presented at E3 2018. Nothing truly new is known so far. And this very fact raises questions about the future of the PS4.
Is the PlayStation 5 coming in 2020?
Is Sony already focusing on the PlayStation 5? Because another widely circulated opinion is that Sony could already be concentrating on its next console, the PS5.
The cancellation of PSX and E3 2019, along with the obvious absence of other significant PS4 exclusive titles, is interpreted by many as yet another hint. Experts expect that the new console from Sony will be released in 2020.
And just about a month ago, Sony CEO Kenchiro Yoshida fueled the rumors of a soon-to-be successor to the PS4. In an interview with the Financial Times, the Sony chief stated: “What I can say at this point is that next-generation hardware is needed.” Yoshida did not want to confirm whether the next PlayStation console would be named PS5 – although that would be a logical choice.
As Sony stated during the E3 cancellation, they are looking for new ways to stay closer to the community. Possibly, Sony could present its next console at its own event.
Although new consoles were traditionally presented at E3, the PS4 was already unveiled at an event in New York. For fans and players, this could mean that they may already be able to enjoy a new console from Sony in 2020.
However, please note: While the indications are increasing, the matter has not been officially confirmed.
What do you think? Why did Sony cancel two such major events? Do you believe that we will be playing on the PS5 in 2020?
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The prayers of many players have been answered: Brigitte has received a nerf on the PTR of Overwatch. However, the players are not entirely satisfied. Even many of her opponents are disturbed by the adjustment.
Brigitte nerf on the PTR: On November 15, early morning our time, a new patch was deployed on the Overwatch PTR. This brought buffs for Bastion and Co. but also a nerf for Brigitte, which is now upsetting players.
Since Brigitte’s release, the hero has been unpopular with many players. Opponents claim she is too easy to play and ruin the game by easily countering heroes like Tracer. Her entire kit is too strong for Overwatch.
Shields stop Brigitte, players are dissatisfied
What has changed? Not much has changed for Brigitte. Only one ability was adjusted, which now behaves differently. From the patch notes of the Overwatch PTR patch:
Shield Bash: Can no longer knock through barriers or stun targets behind barriers.
Many players, especially opponents of Brigitte, have wished for such an adjustment. Criticism of the heroine has been ongoing, and even a movement has formed advocating for Brigitte’s removal from Overwatch.
The reddit user AndyGMB showed in a short clip how Brigitte’s new shield bash works and how it is blocked by barriers from Reinhardt or Winston.
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What disturbs the players? However, the change does not come to the satisfaction of the players. Criticism of Brigitte’s new shield bash even comes from those who advocated for this nerf.
What particularly bothers the players is the inaccuracy with which the shield bash now works. Some points are mentioned particularly frequently:
Brigitte’s movement continues after hitting a barrier.
There is no visible or audible indicator when her shield bash has been blocked.
It feels random whether Brigitte stuns a target partially behind a shield.
Even the coach of the professional team Dallas Fuel from the Overwatch League, Justin “Jayne” Conroy, has commented on this on Twitter. According to him, it is a “poor” implementation:
[…] it feels like a terribly inconsistent and poor change. If shields can block a stun, then they should also block movement… and this should also apply to Doomfist’s meteor strike.
Testing is still ongoing: The changes have only just been deployed on the PTR, which is exactly meant to find such issues. The colleagues from Overwatch Central even see it positively that Blizzard “just did it”.
If more players test such changes, a suitable adjustment can be found more quickly. And trolls, who make the community believe that Brigitte will really be removed from Overwatch, have less fodder.
Dragon Hound is a new MMO from Korea where you ride horses and attack dragons with cannons. This curiously resembles a mix between World of Tanks and Monster Hunter.
What is Dragon Hound? At the Korean game fair G-Star 2018, a curious new project called Dragon Hound was presented. The PC game using the Unreal Engine 4 comes from the developers devCat, who are also responsible for the Mabinogi games.
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Dragon Hound is a game where you set out on a horse from rolling fortresses to hunt monsters in a team with other players.
Gun Horses Against Dragons
Horses with Howitzers: First gameplay videos from G-Star show a pretty bizarre picture. Your heroes are riding on horses. However, the steeds are heavily armored and equipped with weapons from the World War I era.
In the video, the player has strapped a heavy tank gun to his horse. Other players carry huge chainsaws.
“World of Warhorse”: Originally, Dragon Hound was supposed to take place in a medieval era, and players would have fought against monsters as mounted archers. However, according to the developers, the meager bows would have appeared ridiculous against the gigantic beasts.
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Therefore, the technology level was moved to the early 20th century, and heavy artillery was placed on the horses.
This makes the gameplay somewhat reminiscent of a fast-paced World of Tanks or the post-apocalyptic vehicle spectacle Crossout.
You cannot dismount your steed, making you a kind of heavily armed centaur, as one developer noted. By the way, you can upgrade your horse as well as your weapons.
This was the original design concept for Dragon Hound.
Monsters to Hunt: The battles are fast-paced and thrilling. As seen in one video, players gallop around nasty dragon creatures that are brutally shot up with relentless fire.
Later in development, players will even be able to target specific body parts and even internal organs of particularly large monsters as professionals.
Boss creatures are said to be truly gigantic and even larger than in Monster Hunter. As in Monster Hunter, you should be able to gather valuable resources from dead creatures.
New Monsters Every Week: Your base is a city built on a massive tank chassis. It rolls through the game world and is in a new area every week. Therefore, new monsters that need to be hunted are supposed to appear regularly.
In total, there will be about 30 different monster species.
No PvP, but Mega Raid: For game modes, there will initially only be PvE. PvP modes are currently not planned. However, there will be an extremely challenging raid for endgame players. The battle against the large monsters is said to last about 15 minutes.
Rare, powerful items are simply part of MMOs. But some are truly unique. Would you ever use them?
Anyone who wanders the vast worlds of MMOs has surely collected thousands of items. Many of them are junk that goes straight to the next vendor. But some items are unique. This is especially difficult with items that you can never acquire again because the quest is a one-time fulfillment or the source of the item simply no longer exists in the game.
Can you part with such items? Will you ever make that decisive click and use them?
The Elixir Phenomenon
Many gamers call it the “Elixir Phenomenon”, which dates back to the early titles of the “Final Fantasy” series. Here, the Elixir was a rare consumable item that, when used, restored not only the hero’s hit points but also their mana completely.
The problem is: Many players regarded the Elixir as so valuable that they would never use it. The thought constantly in the back of their minds was:
“Maybe there will someday be a bigger emergency when I still need it!”
Of course, that bigger emergency never occurs, and most players end their playthrough with several dozen Elixirs in their inventory that were never used.
Cortyn says: Especially in World of Warcraft, I am very stingy with items that have a limited number of charges or are unique, such as those obtained through a quest.
I’ve had the “Light of Elune” in my inventory for definitely over 12 years. This is a potion that makes the user completely immune for 10 seconds. Will I ever use this potion? Absolutely not!
The same goes for the costumes that can be farmed during the Hallow’s End event. Here, I travel for hours through the whole world just to buy a costume that can, in theory, transform me into Deathwing or Grommash 50 times for one hour each. But since there are only 50 charges, of course, I can’t use them… because there will surely be a better time.
But now it’s your turn! What items do you own that are just too valuable to ever use? Or do you not have such items and just throw them away immediately?
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