A message concerns multiboxers. They are no longer allowed to be active in World of Warcraft in battlegrounds and arenas.
For some players, multiboxers are the fulfillment in MMORPGs, others hate them like the plague: multiboxers. They are particularly prevalent in World of Warcraft, where they can dominate battlegrounds and arenas. But that seems to have come to an end. Multiboxing is apparently now prohibited in PvP areas (battlegrounds and arenas).
What are multiboxers? Multiboxers play a game multiple times simultaneously. Often, they have several PCs for this purpose, pay for multiple accounts monthly, and control many characters in parallel using macros. This is why you often see five or ten players of the same class coming at you and dismantling with the push of a single button.
Multiboxers – an avalanche of death. But only one player.
Where does the ban come from? On Reddit, a user named Malseph posted a screenshot of a conversation with a Blizzard employee. It is a response he received to a ticket. The GameMaster introduces himself as a “Supervisor,” one of the heads of the GameMasters. He wants to explain the exact details of the ban in a phone call, but he should keep out of “arenas and battlegrounds” as a multiboxer. “That is very important.”
Why is Blizzard banning multiboxing in PvP? There is no exact justification yet for the prohibition of multiboxing in PvP. This change is surprising because, over the past ten years, multiboxing has been tolerated as long as the player manually inputs all commands and no bots are in the game.
Please consider that this information could also be a well-crafted fake. However, it currently looks like an actual GM response.
Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released on October 26, 2018. What you can expect from the Wild West epic, you can read here.
For the upcoming release of Red Dead Redemption 2, we have summarized some highlights for you. What the story is about, on which platforms the game will be released, and when you can get ready for Red Dead Online, you can read here.
When is the release of Red Dead Redemption 2? The game will be available starting October 26. So far, Rockstar has not specified a particular time, so one can expect a release at midnight. This is also indicated by the Microsoft Store. Launch on 26.10.2018 at 00:00.
The story is about gangsters and one’s own conscience
The story of Red Dead Redemption 2 takes place in 1899. It is the end of the Wild West, where Arthur Morgan travels the land with the gang of Dutch van der Linde. While the lawmen are rounding up the last gangs, Arthur and his gang do not want to accept that the great era of outlaws is over.
Arthur must decide whether to follow his own conscience or continue to roam with the gang he grew up with.
The single-player mode of Red Dead Redemption 2 is said to offer about 65 hours of content, although this is expected to vary based on playstyle. The focus will be on the open world and exploration.
Exploring this vast open world is an important part of Red Dead Redemption 2. You will ride into impressive places and meet interesting characters. Many locations tell their own little story.
RDR2 will only be released for PS4 and Xbox One – for now
Red Dead Redemption 2 has so far only been officially announced for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles. PC players are still left in the cold, although Rockstar emphasized how important the platform is.
However, fans still hope that Rockstar will handle RDR2 the same way it did with GTA 5. Like Grand Theft Auto 5, which was initially released only for consoles, a PC version followed later.
The mood among PC players is still tense, but a former Rockstar employee recently gave hope: he stated on the social platform LinkedIn that he had also worked on a PC port alongside the console versions of RDR2 .
Red Dead Online comes in November
The multiplayer mode of Red Dead Redemption 2, Red Dead Online, will not launch with the release of the game. The mode will follow in November as an open beta and will be available to all players who have purchased RDR2.
In Red Dead Redemption 2, there are said to be over 50 unique weapons. It is unknown whether this applies only to the single-player or multiplayer mode or to both combined.
What we do know is that the weapons can be customized with different materials, finishes, or engravings. Additionally, modifications will provide different functions. These include:
Barrels
Grips
Sights
Scopes
The more a weapon is used, the better it will function. However, you should clean and oil your guns regularly. External influences such as water or mud are said to negatively impact the weapon’s effectiveness in combat.
There will also be different types of ammunition that can be purchased or crafted. This includes fragmenting, high-velocity, or explosive ammunition.
Furthermore, there will be special interactions with the weapons. They can be drawn from the holster at any time, which also influences NPC reactions. The revolvers’ chambers can be spun or the gun can be flipped around completely. Additionally, there will be special shooting techniques.
The Dead Eye system is a mode that occurs in all parts of the Red Dead series. This feature temporarily slows down time during fights. This allows you to aim at your opponents calmly and take them out one by one with your gun.
In Red Dead Redemption 2, Dead Eye will evolve further throughout the story. Initially, targets are automatically selected in this mode, then you can manually place hits or shoot at will in slow motion. Finally, Dead Eye becomes even deadlier by revealing the opponents’ weak points.
By the way, in RDR2, not only has the slow motion during Dead Eye improved, but also the death sequences of the opponents, which can also be viewed in slow motion. They are meant to be dynamic and intelligent and adapt to the actions of the players to provide spectacular combat scenes.
You will have a special relationship with your horse
There are said to be several breeds that differ in temperament and values. They react differently to the events around them and can vary in stamina, performance, and agility.
Players will also be able to build a real relationship with their horse. This will also have effects in the game. A horse that is accustomed to you will respond better to your whistles and commands. If you have won your horse as a friend, it will also not be easily startled when things get heated during shootouts.
The next beta schedule for Fallout 76 has been announced. This coming weekend, players can once again test the full game for a few hours.
After the beta started in the USA on October 23 and here on October 24 with the first phase, developer Bethesda is now announcing the next beta schedule.
This again only concerns the Xbox One; the beta will start on the other versions at a later date. The second phase will start this coming Saturday. However, it will be shorter than the last one.
Update from October 25, 1:30 PM: A third date has now been announced for Sunday, October 28.
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Second and third beta periods better for European players
When exactly does the next beta phase take place? The beta will restart this coming Saturday, October 27. It will run from 11 PM to 1 AM. Thus, it will be shorter than the previous run time.
On Sunday, October 28, the beta will run from 5 PM to 7 PM. At least these are more convenient times for players living in Europe. The first beta started in the middle of the night.
How to participate in the beta: To receive a participation code, you need to preorder Fallout 76. You also need a Gold membership.
What about PC and PS4? They will also receive a beta, but it will not start until October 30. The participation requirements are the same.
Such a thing doesn’t happen every day: An employee of Battlefield 5 developer DICE was banned in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. But why?
Unjustly banned? The victim Florian Le Bihan, a Core Gameplay Designer at DICE, who is currently working on Battlefield 5, expressed his frustration on Twitter. Because in his opinion, the ban in Black Ops 4 is unfounded.
In a tweet to Treyarch, he said: “So, I got banned in Black Ops 4. LOL. Would you please refrain?” He included an image of the ban message.
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This is not a joke or a trolling attempt, but the real Twitter account of the game developer. One can recognize this by the numerous Battlefield questions he answers there.
A video as proof of innocence: Le Bihan himself believes that the ban is related to his exceptional performance in the multiplayer mode of Black Ops 4.
In an attempt to prove his innocence, he posted, in addition to his first tweet, a video of his best kills titled “Treyarch PLS” – so “Treyarch, please…”
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To the video, he added a message: “Here is this great video of me taking out some other players in Black Ops 4. Take this as a sign of my appreciation for your game (Please lift the ban).”
Did the developer’s own skill cause his downfall? Currently, there is no official information about the reason for the ban. The attached image does not make that clear. However, it could indeed be a mistake or a wrongful ban by the automated anti-cheat system that may have categorized the developer’s performance as cheating.
Because if you look at his performance in Black Ops 4 multiplayer, this assumption does not seem entirely unfounded. As a former pro gamer, Le Bihan obviously has quite a bit of skill.
UPDATE: As Le Bihan recently announced on Twitter, the ban did not last long. He is now officially free and can play normally again. He also promised Treyarch to hold back a bit for a while.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 gets a helpful companion app for iOS and Android. It shows you the health status and also serves as a navigation tool for the map.
When will the companion app be released? According to Rockstar, the mobile app is set to launch alongside Red Dead Redemption 2 on October 26.
What functionalities does the app have? You can easily hide from the law or mark interesting locations near you on the in-game map using your smartphone. The app and game work together seamlessly.
Features of the RDR 2 Companion App (iOS and Android)
While playing, you can conveniently connect the app with your Xbox One or PlayStation 4. On your smartphone, you’ll receive real-time information from Red Dead Redemption 2.
This is how the app helps you in RDR 2: Rockstar has already announced a few features.
Hide from the law
Hunt your enemies
Find the nearest general store
Find other important locations with the interactive map.
This is what the companion app for Red Dead Redemption 2 looks like on your mobile device
Helpful also for the story
As Arthur Morgan explores the many impressive locations in Red Dead Redemption 2 and progresses in the story, he writes in his journal. You can conveniently access it via the mobile app and examine the new entries in detail.
What could this journal entry refer to?
Completely removes the interface from the TV
You can use the app to completely remove the game’s interface from the TV. Combined with the acclaimed first-person view, this allows for an even deeper immersion into the game.
Always keep an eye on health: The app shows you important player stats. As seen in the first screenshot, this will not only be your health. In addition to the heart and lightning symbols for Arthur, you will also find two depicted with a hoof. This way, you will likely keep an eye on your horse’s stats as well.
The app also includes the complete digital game manual and an optional digital version of the official Red Dead Redemption 2 guide.
The app download should be available at the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2. You will stay well-informed with your smartphone, especially when you subscribe to our Facebook page for Red Dead Redemption 2.
Check out this video to see which voice actors play the main characters from Destiny 2 in English.
Even players who have not been Guardians for long and may have started with Forsaken in Destiny 2 will likely be familiar with names like Zavala, Xur, Lord Shaxx, Uldren, or Tess Everis.
Who are the voices behind the Destiny characters? All these characters are among the most important in the Destiny universe. Many can be recognized after a short time by their distinctive voice, even if they are not in sight.
But do you actually know who is behind these personalities? Who lends their voice to these familiar faces? Who voices Ghost or Cayde-6? Now you can refresh or expand your knowledge.
What does the video show? YouTuber TeddyKGaming has made the effort to summarize all significant characters along with their original voice actors in one video. Included are, among others:
Nathan Fillion (Cayde-6) – known from the series Firefly and Castle
Peter Stormare (Arach Jalaal) – known from numerous films like Hitler – Rise of Evil and the series Prison Break
Bill Nighy (The Speaker) – known from the film series Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter, or Underworld
As you can see, there are indeed a few surprises. Because one or another voice actor might be known from completely different roles or might not have been suspected behind the respective Destiny character. But you should check it out for yourself.
Feasts are important items in World of Warcraft, especially for raid players. With some changes, Blizzard is making it easier to create them with patch 8.1.
A bait and a new recipe: On the PTR of World of Warcraft, there is a new recipe for leatherworkers that allows them to catch Midnight Salmons better. Additionally, recipes for feasts have emerged that do not involve salmons at all.
Crafting feasts faster and easier
The expensive bait for leatherworkers: Leatherworkers have received a new recipe for a “Crimson Herring Bait” on the PTR. They can craft it with some expensive materials:
18x Hardened Storm Scale
40x Calcified Bone
30x Expulsom
15x Hydrocore
You can obtain Hydrocores by completing Mythic Dungeons or Mythic Keystone Dungeons. You get Expulsom from transmutations as an Alchemist or when you bring items to be scrapped.
The Crimson Herring Baits are currently soulbound upon pickup. Only leatherworkers can catch Midnight Salmons better. Whether this is intended and will remain so is still unclear.
The description of the bait is simply: “increases the chance to catch Midnight Salmons.” How high this chance actually is, is also still unknown.
Feasts from Blood Cells: According to a recipe from the PTR database of wowhead, it is possible with patch 8.1 to create feasts entirely without Midnight Salmons. The new recipe “Sanguinated Feast” has emerged.
The Sanguinated Feast requires the same ingredients as the Sumptuous Captain’s Feast, only it does not include Midnight Salmons. Instead, you cook it with Blood Cells that you obtain from raid bosses from Uldir.
The final boss of an LFR wing has a Blood Cell.
Normal bosses have a Blood Cell.
Heroic bosses have 10 Blood Cells.
Mythic bosses have 20 Blood Cells.
Blood Cells are currently mainly needed for crafting equipment. Since many professions and players cannot use them, some players will soon have Blood Cells left over and can use them in feasts.
The Sanguinated Feast increases a stat by 100, just like the Sumptuous Captain’s Feast. Therefore, it is just as suitable for raid preparation as its predecessor.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, there is a new series of challenges for the Halloween event “Fortnitemares: Nightmares.” In the first set of these tasks, you need to find gargoyles and dance in front of them. We will show you where to find the Gargoyles.
What are the new Halloween challenges about? Since October 24, 2018, the new Halloween event in Fortnite has been live. Not only are your fellow players lurking, but also spooky zombies that emerge from fragments of the cube and drop valuable loot.
New challenges: In addition to regular tasks every Thursday, there will be new challenges specifically for the Fortnitemares mode until November 26, 2018. These are:
Destroy Cube Monsters (200): 500 XP
Deal damage to Cube Monsters with pistols or assault rifles (5,000): 500 XP
Visit cursed areas in different matches (7): 500 XP
Dance in front of different gargoyles (5): 500 XP
What do you get as a reward? If you complete all these tasks, you will receive a cute flame emoji.
How to complete the challenges and find the gargoyles
Everything is easy except for one task: The first three tasks should be completed by every player soon. You’ll find the undead in no time, and eventually, you’ll have taken down enough of them with pistols and assault rifles.
What do I do with the gargoyles? Once you find a gargoyle, you just need to perform a dance from your emote wheel in front of it. The task is completed.
The new patch for Fortnite: Battle Royale has revealed another wave of skins for the shop. This includes more Halloween costumes as well as a new starter pack.
Halloween doesn’t end: It looks like Epic will continue to provide Halloween skins throughout the entire Season 6. After lots of pumpkins appeared recently, the new skins have a Spanish touch.
The outfits: In total, four skins have been pulled from the data of the latest patch by data miners. So far, we don’t know any names or rarity levels, only images have been shown:
Spanish dancer: A elaborately dressed and seemingly undead woman in Spanish dance attire. There seems to be an alternative version with spooky glowing effects.
Torero guy: This skin depicts an undead bullfighter in an elaborate outfit. There’s also another version with glowing effects.
Masked guy from starter pack: It seems that there will soon be a new starter pack. It includes a skin representing a rather unremarkable guy with a hood and mask.
Guy with pumpkin hat: The fourth outfit does have pumpkins. The clothes are orange, and a pumpkin is attached to the pointed witch hat.
These are the back blings: There’s again a wave of new back pieces to go with the outfits:
Black cape: A cool black cape, nothing more.
Red cape: A stylish red cape, likely belongs to the torero.
Whirl: A cool galaxy swirl, could fit well with the Galaxy skin.
Skull backpack: A cute skull, probably belongs to the dancer.
Brown backpack: A simple backpack that belongs to the new starter pack.
Snow camo backpack: A backpack with a blue-and-white camouflage pattern.
Additionally, there’s a chained cube part that belongs to the cowboy skin Deadfire.
This is the new glider: There is only one glider that will likely appear in the shop:
Colorful owl: This glider comes in two versions and shows a colorful owl. It likely belongs to the dancer and the torero.
Discovery: The glider for the Galaxy skin.
The ghost train glider, which is also visible, is not available in the shop. It is the reward for the first Halloween challenge in the new zombie mode.
These are the new pickaxes: Two new harvesting tools are included this time:
Guitar: A Spanish guitar available in two versions.
Cattle skull pickaxe: A pickaxe with a cattle skull and a cowboy hat.
Stellar Axe: The pickaxe for the Galaxy skin
Additionally, there’s the pickaxe with a cube fragment that belongs to the Deadfire set.
These are the new emotes: Six new emotes have been revealed in the leak:
The co-founder of Rockstar, Dan Houser, is glad that he doesn’t have a Grand Theft Auto 6 out right now, but that Red Dead Redemption 2 is about to launch. The reason is the time we live in. Houser sees a divided and heated political climate.
Who said that? Dan Houser (44) spoke in a new interview with GQ. Houser is the co-founder of Rockstar Games and the head writer there.
It is completely unclear how we would even do that. Just how angry people would be at us, no matter what we did. Both the extreme liberals and the extreme conservatives are both very militant and very angry.
It is terrifying, but it is also strange, and on both sides, it sometimes tips into the absurd. It’s hard to view anything satirically at all. Many of the things we see today are beyond satire. Much would be outdated two minutes after you did it; everything changes so quickly.
Therefore, Dan Houser is probably glad that with Red Dead Redemption 2, a work is being released that does not take place in today’s time but at the end of the Wild West era.
This is what it’s about: The “Grand Theft Auto” series is known for taking place in the present and addressing political issues satirically. Unlike Ubisoft, who believes politics is bad for business, Rockstar does not shy away from politically sensitive topics.
Houser likely believes that the situation in the USA is already so acute that satirical exaggeration today is almost impossible.
The USA is considered a divided country under Donald Trump, where liberals and conservatives are irreconcilably opposed.
Although Houser does not directly mention Trump in the interview, the interviewer refers to the “Trump era” as the world we live in today.
With Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar Games has entirely different artistic ambitions and is taking a different direction. This seems to be independent of the political climate and zeitgeist of 2018.
In FIFA 19 the TOTW 6 (Team of the Week 6) is known. These players will receive an Inform card.
The TOTW time in FUT 19: The Team of the Week 6 will be available from Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 7 PM. From this point on, you can receive the special cards of the TDW players from packs.
The TOTW 6 at a glance: The current Team of the Week is filled with Bundesliga players. In addition, an Argentine winger from Ligue 1 and a Premier League top scorer are the highlights of TOTW 6.
CAM: Brahian Alemán – Al Ettifaq – (SAU) – Uruguay
ST: Dinny Corcoran – Bohemians – (IRE) – Ireland
RF: Josip Iličič – Atalanta – (ITA1) – Slovenia
ST: Emiliano Sala – FC Nantes – (FRA1) – Argentina
ST: Luka Jović – Eintracht Frankfurt – (GER1) – Serbia
CB: Timm Klose – Norwich City – (ENG2) – Switzerland
ST: Landry Dimata – Anderlecht – (BEL) – Belgium
RM: Zheng Long – Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao – (CHN) – China
ST: Paul Ebere Onuachu – FC Midtjylland – (DEN) – Nigeria
These are the 3 best Ultimate Team players of the week
Top Player 1: Robert Lewandowski. With Robert Lewandowski, another player from Bayern stands at the top of the TOTW after James Rodriguez last week. The forward brings a rating of 91 and perfect offensive stats with him.
This is how the Lewandowski card becomes interesting for you: Robert Lewandowski is already the best striker in the Bundesliga in his normal form. The Inform card makes him even stronger, but it is also more expensive. However, because of the special card, it is possible that the standard version may become a bit cheaper.
Top Player 2: Angel di Maria. The Argentine from Paris Saint-Germain is one of the best wingers in the game and brings plenty of goal threat with him.
This is how the Di Maria card becomes interesting for you: In a Ligue 1 team, di Maria is certainly well placed. However, hybrid teams, especially in Serie A, can benefit from di Maria, as many Argentinians play in the offense here.
Top Player 3: Ryad Mahrez. The attacker from Manchester City brings an 86 rating and a complete package of strong offensive values with him.
This is how the Mahrez card becomes interesting for you: Mahrez is an asset for almost any Premier League team. However, he is unfortunately less suitable for hybrid teams.
Luka Jović: The attacker from Eintracht Frankfurt shone in the past Bundesliga matchday with a five-goal haul against Fortuna Düsseldorf. The TDW version of Jović features an improved rating of 81 points, which is 6 more than the 75 standard card. While this is still not a top value, it gives Bundesliga players the chance to get a reasonably priced TDW striker.
Maximilian Eggestein: In the match against Schalke 04, Eggestein scored his first Bundesliga brace, thereby securing his spot in the Team of the Week. This midfielder could also do well in your team: With a value of 81, the Bremen player excels across the board.
Pavel Kadeřábek: Many Bundesliga players will have been looking forward to this Inform card: With the 82 rated Kadeřábek, you get a good alternative at right-back, where until now only Kimmich and Piszczek were real options.
What is the Team of the Week (TOTW) in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team?
Every Wednesday, EA Sports reveals the Team of the Week in the “Ultimate Team” mode of their annual football simulation. This is also the case in FIFA 19. Players who excelled in real football in the past week are rewarded with special cards that have improved attributes. Here you can find the TDW 5 in FIFA 19.
You can pull the TOTW cards within a week (Wednesday 7 PM to next Wednesday 7 PM) from the sets that may contain rare (Gold) players. However, the chance of this is considered low. Additionally, it is possible for you to buy them on the transfer market if they are offered by other players. However, the prices are often extremely high – here you can find out how to get the necessary coins for this.
If you already have one of the TOTW players in your club – for example, in their normal form? Then we will show you here how to make the most coins with these players:
There is news about the Pokémon Meltan in Pokémon GO. A new video shows that Meltan has an evolution.
Weeks ago, the story around Meltan began. The Pokémon, resembling a screw nut, suddenly appeared in Pokémon GO. The official Pokémon website quickly clarified the event. It is the new Pokémon Meltan.
In the following days, videos featuring Professor Willow and Professor Oak discussing Meltan were released.
Meltan gets an evolution
New video about Meltan: This video also features a conversation between Oak and Willow. Alongside Professor Willow, several Meltan are gathered. Willow explains that they were very easy to find and like to stay together.
Sudden evolution: While the two professors continue talking, noises can be heard in the background. The group of Meltan had joined together and evolved. Professor Oak immediately knew that it was Melmetal. An evolution of Meltan.
Further investigations: After the evolution, Professor Willow sent Oak the Melmetal. He now wants to conduct further investigations on this Pokémon.
First information about Melmetal: The first information about Melmetal in Pokémon GO has already been published on the Pokémon website. It requires 400 candies to evolve. Additionally, it can learn the move Steel Roller. This is a Steel-type move.
After Meltan appeared in the game, it also suddenly disappeared again. When players tried to catch Meltan, it transformed into Ditto.
New special research: The Pokémon website then announced that soon new special research tasks await players and there they will have the opportunity to encounter a Meltan.
No exact date: No exact date was mentioned, so it remains to be seen when Meltan will return to the game along with the special research tasks. However, now that the research has been completed, it shouldn’t take long.
The Halloween event brought new raid bosses in Pokémon GO. We show you which opponents are now waiting for you.
In Pokémon GO, the opponents in the arenas have changed. In line with the Halloween event, which has been running since October 23rd, you will now increasingly find ghost and dark-type monsters as raid bosses.
This overview shows you which opponents you can now face.
New Raid Bosses for the Halloween Event
It is particularly spooky in the level-5 raids of Pokémon GO. You can no longer catch Mewtwo there. Instead, a Pokémon from the 4th generation has now made its appearance. Giratina. We have already summarized the most important information and best counters for Giratina for you.
New opponents at all levels: Opponents have also changed in the lower difficulty levels. In level-1 raids, you can now find Shuppet and Zwirrlicht. Gengar greets you hauntingly in level 3 raids.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale should have excited players with the new Halloween mode “Fortnitemares”. However, instead there were issues with matchmaking and player search. Therefore, the new mode is already gone. What happens now?
New mode is no longer available: Those who were looking forward to a few rounds in the new PvE&PvP mode “Fortnitemares” in Fortnite will have to make do with the regular game modes. Because Epic has removed the new mode just a few hours after its introduction.
Servers completely overloaded: The reason for this drastic measure is likely the problems with matchmaking, player search, and the waiting list. It seems overwhelmed by the influx of players, causing wait times of 15 minutes or more and forcing the servers to their knees.
Therefore, the new mode had to be turned off while the developers take a closer look at the issue.
This is the status of the disruptions and maintenance on player search
What is the status of the bug fix? Currently, the developers have been able to identify the bug in matchmaking and player search. This is already an important first step. At 14:45 our time, they began to address the issue.
Update 2: The maintenance is complete and player search seems to be working again in all modes of Fortnitemares.
Update 1: At least the squad mode of Fortnitemares seems to be still functioning. The solo and duo modes, however, are still offline.
When can I play again? Unfortunately, Epic has not said how long the maintenance on the new mode will take. However, they will immediately provide an update on Twitter and on the Epic Server Status page when there is any news on the matter. Until then, you can at least still play the 4-player mode of Fortnitemares or try out the other game modes.
We will also inform you here if we have news from the development about the issues in Fortnite.
The action strategy game Conqueror’s Blade will soon start a new round of “stress tests.” Find out what is included, how long the tests will last, and how you can participate.
What is Conqueror’s Blade? Imagine a mix of the action gameplay of For Honor and the strategy mode of a Total War game. Then you have a rough idea of what Conqueror’s Blade is supposed to be. You directly lead your troops into the fray during battle and deal significant damage.
Between battles, you plan your campaigns on a large map and establish alliances and trade relationships with other players.
Everything about the new stress tests of Conqueror’s Blade
What are the contents of the new test? The so-called stress tests for Conqueror’s Blade include the diplomacy and trade functions, which will be gradually added. You can operate on a map, conquer territories, and form alliances with other players.
When does the test start and how long does it last? You can participate in the tests from November 2 to 4, 2018.
How can I participate? You still need a founder’s pack or a valid beta key to participate in the stress tests. So if you were able to join the first tests, you can do so again now.
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How does Conqueror’s Blade play? If you want to know whether it is fun, you can read it here in our preview report from Gamescom 2018:
Jeff Kaplan has announced a new feature for Overwatch that will be released even before BlizzCon. This feature will please both eSports fans and help ambitious players.
Viewer Mode for Overwatch is coming: In the latest developer update of Overwatch, Overwatch head Jeff Kaplan introduced the “Overwatch World Cup Viewer”. The new feature will be a kind of professional viewing mode.
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More control when watching matches: With the “Overwatch World Cup Viewer”, you can follow all matches of the Overwatch World Cup live. You have various options for viewing:
First-person camera perspective
Third-person camera perspective
Bird’s-eye view with player icons and details
The details in the bird’s-eye view include things like ultimate status or health points. The various settings of the viewer mode correspond to those professional analysts and casters use for eSports events such as the Overwatch League.
In the Overwatch League, something similar was already attempted with the “All Access Pass”. With this, you have access to the “Command Center”, where you can view different perspectives. The Viewer Mode is intended to enhance this experience.
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Replays are also possible: In addition to being able to watch games live, all matches of the semifinals and finals can also be viewed later as replays.
You can even set different speeds in the replays or make time jumps. This allows you to take a closer look at special situations in the game and see how the professionals master them.
The mode will come before BlizzCon: According to Kaplan, the Viewer Mode for Overwatch will go into beta testing before the BlizzCon. However, this is only possible for PC players, as the Battle.net client is required.
Once the test is completed, the team plans to further develop the mode for all platforms and for all game modes. You will then also be able to watch your own matches.
What is this mode useful for?
If you are not exactly eSports fans and want to see every match in detail, the Overwatch World Cup Viewer will still help you. With the replay feature, you can learn the tricks of the professionals.
However, it is especially useful when you watch your own games afterward. Watching and analyzing past matches is a common practice in other games like Heroes of the Storm.
You can take a close look through various perspectives and speeds at where you made mistakes or played particularly well. Professionals use this to improve, but it works for every player.
The Viewer Mode makes these things more accessible. With the new feature, you can also watch special moments more frequently. Like Genji, who eliminates an entire team with the help of the opposing Torbjörn .
Next week, Hello Games will release the next major update for the space online game No Man’s Sky.
This time it will be a bit darker. The update “The Abyss” aims to address the sinister aspects of traveling through space – which fits well with Halloween.
A Dark Update is Coming
What “The Abyss” offers: The Abyss is a substantial update that goes beyond the weekly developer patches. As is often the case with major updates to No Man’s Sky, Hello Games is still holding back on the exact content details.
The update is expected to focus on the more “unsettling” things that come with exploring space
The theme will fit well with Halloween next week
Players speculate that it could be about the “Biological Horrors” that appear when attacking a “Whispering Egg”
When will the update be released? The Abyss will be released next week. However, Hello Games has not specified an exact date yet. Presumably, the free update will be released simultaneously for all versions of the game, PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
No Man’s Sky Keeps Getting Better
How No Man’s Sky has changed: The space online game launched in the summer of 2016 and disappointed many players. They had envisioned something different based on the previews. However, many updates introduced numerous improvements, making No Man’s Sky increasingly popular.
The biggest Update NEXT was released on July 24 and introduced exactly what players had been wishing for: “Real” multiplayer, where you can truly interact with other players
The Pilgrim motorcycle was integrated as a new vehicle
Exploration leaderboards for the Galactic Atlas, enabling the community to track progress among factions
These are just a few of the recent changes to the game.
How Fans Are Reacting: Fans are excited and eagerly anticipating what The Abyss will bring.
RendCycle writes on Steam: “With all these free updates, Hello Games prove that they remain true to their words when they said that NMS is a passion project.”
Devil Echo Zefir says: “OMG this looks so amazing!”
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Our favorite big guy in Overwatch is getting buffed. Roadhog’s hook will finally be a deadly threat to many heroes again. This is revealed by the new patch notes from the PTR on October 24.
A new patch has been deployed on the PTR of Overwatch and brings a variety of balancing changes. The most significant adjustments are for Roadhog, who has fallen somewhat out of favor with players.
The buffs should ensure that he becomes more popular again and can eliminate targets more consistently and effectively. At the same time, there are also improvements for Reaper’s self-healing, Mercy’s Valkyrie, and Symmetra’s damage output.
The PTR Patch Notes from October 24, 2018
General
The jump height of all heroes is now consistent.
Mercy
Valkyrie
The cost has been reduced by 15%.
The healing per second has been increased from 50 to 60.
Reaper
Shotguns
The randomness of the spread has been reduced by 50%.
Passive Ability
Life steal has been increased from 20% to 30% of damage dealt.
Roadhog
Chain Hook
The delay before a target is pulled by the hook has been reduced from 0.5 seconds to 0.3 seconds.
The movement (momentum) of the victim is now drastically reduced.
The cooldown starts immediately and not only after the target has been pulled.
Shotgun
The randomness of the spread has been reduced by 50% (both firing modes).
Meat Grinder
The maximum recoil speed has been increased by 25%, from 8 meters to 10 meters per second.
The weapon’s own recoil (the automatic “pulling upwards”) has been reduced by 25%.
Symmetra
Photon Projector
The beam of the primary fire charges 20% faster.
What the developers aim to achieve: All four buffed heroes have been in discussion for several weeks or months. Particularly, Roadhog should now become more prominent again and his hook more reliable. The use of the hook often felt like a gamble – that is now over.
Currently, the patch is still on the PTR. It will likely take a while until it goes to the live version. However, the test of the new spectator mode, which is supposed to appear before BlizzCon, is likely to come first.
What do you think of the changes? Is it good that Roadhog is getting buffed? Did Reaper need more self-healing? Is Symmetra now too strong? Let us know in the comments!
Soon, it should be possible for PSN users to finally change their online name. In this context, Sony is currently inviting participation in the PlayStation Network Online ID Change Preview. At the same time, however, potential test candidates are warned about possible side effects.
The first emails with invitations to test the long-awaited name change for the PlayStation Network have been sent out. This is now being reported by some PlayStation users on the discussion platform ResetEra. The closed test of the feature is part of the System Software 6.10 Preview for the PS4.
Sony warns testers: Name change side effects
If you are among the few lucky ones who are invited to participate in the preview, you need to be careful.
Therefore, participants should read the fine print: As much as some players are looking forward to the feature, the fine print in the invitations warns testers about some concerning side effects. These could result in a name change during the preview.
What could happen? If the PlayStation Network Online ID is changed, it may well happen that some games on the PS3, PS4, and PS Vita do not support this change. Some game developers have already warned about this. Due to technical reasons, it could be a time-consuming process to retroactively adjust old multiplayer titles.
For testers, this apparently means concretely that they may lose access to certain content. This includes already purchased content such as in-game currency, add-ons, or DLCs. Additionally, save data, leaderboard placements, and trophy progress may be lost. It could also happen that parts of games or apps do not function properly and the old PSN ID is still displayed.
While these are only potential consequences that will not necessarily occur, testers should be aware of what consequences they may have to anticipate.
Can the change be reversed during the test? Yes, it is possible. But beware: During the test phase, this can only be done once per account. Moreover, you can only successfully restore your old name if it does not violate the current terms of use of the PlayStation Network.
After the feature is introduced, it will be possible to change your name as often as you like. The first change is free, but thereafter, a fee will apply for each additional change.
The first testers report: ResetEra user Araya Soren claims he changed his name hours ago but has been able to keep all purchases so far. He only lost leaderboard progress in The Last of Us Remastered.
Back to the beginning is the motto of some MMORPGs nowadays. More and more online role-playing games that have been running for many years set up special classic servers that take players back to the start. This is also true in The Lord of the Rings Online.
Jumping into an MMORPG that has been running for over ten years like LotRO is not easy. It’s easier if there is a server that offers a fresh start. Whatever you call it, whether “Classic” server, “Old”, or Legacy server: It’s one of the MMORPG trends of 2018.
LotRO gets a special server
Classic is good: Many MMORPGs offer servers that allow players to start over. These include:
This allows veterans to return to the origin of “their” MMORPG and newcomers to get a good start. Some MMORPGs then offer that the “Classic server” gradually evolves and receives new expansions. This is referred to as a “Progress server.”
LotRO is in on it too: Now the development studio Standing Stone Games has announced that it will launch a “Legendary” server for the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online. This will offer the following:
It is a “Progression server” where content is gradually unlocked
Players start all over again, just as they did at the release of the MMO
It is a kind of VIP server that is only accessible to subscribers
Many content is initially unavailable, such as legendary weapons or PvMP battles. These will be integrated with updates and addons
You do not have to buy the addons again. They will simply be unlocked automatically when the server reaches the corresponding content timing
It is a global server where everyone plays together
The Legendary server is not a typical “Vanilla” server, as newer classes and races will already be available and it will include all bug fixes
What are the reasons for these “special” servers? There are many reasons why a classic server makes sense:
An MMORPG changes over the years with updates and new content. Many players miss the experience from the beginning
Newcomers find it hard to establish themselves on established servers where veterans have been playing for years
New players get the chance to experience the MMORPG as those who have been there since the start did
You do not feel overwhelmed by the amount of content that has accumulated over the years since it is unlocked gradually
What’s next for LotRO? The developers explain that the launch of the Legendary server will not affect the ongoing development of the regular version. The team is already busy working on new updates.
When will the Legendary server launch? A specific date has not yet been announced. However, it is expected to happen in the fall of 2018.
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