EA Sports has announced the release of the second title update for FIFA 19. Some bugs will be fixed.
At this point, the update comes: On PC, the second update will be available from October 23. On PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, players can access the patch from Friday, October 26.
This is changing in gameplay:
Trick shots adjusted: Among other things, bicycle kicks, side volleys, and other trick shots have been adjusted. These were used by players who were not actually capable of performing them in unusual situations. The accuracy of trick shots has also been reduced. Here is the comparison before and after the update.
Dynamic tactics: It is now possible to make adjustments to the match plan even during a game and to modify dynamic tactics. Player substitutions should also be better accepted during tactical changes.
Improved goalkeepers: Several goalkeeper errors have been fixed. There were instances where your keeper did not catch the ball. Also, unintended, meaningless jumps in random directions have been eliminated. Also important: Fixing errors during goal kicks.
This is what it looks like after the update:
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Division Rivals: On the opponent screen before the match, the founding date and club name of your opponent in Division Rivals will no longer be displayed. Exception: If you select “Show members”, you can still see the name. This will be adjusted in an upcoming update. This is what the new screen looks like:
Audio adjustments: Several players complained that distracting audio files were played during the game (for example, menu music). This bug has also been fixed.
The patch notes for title update 2
Other changes: In addition, EA has fixed many other minor bugs that could have disrupted the gaming experience. If you want to get an overview of all changes, you can find the patch notes in the comprehensive blog post by EA Sports.
Did you notice any other bugs? Already in an early first title update, EA fixed several bugs. A comprehensive discussion on whether early patches are necessary can be found here:
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Bethesda wrote a letter to the fans of Fallout 76, in which they spoke about their fear of releasing a game in the series online for the first time.
What is the letter about? Bethesda describes how the studio feels about the game and what emotions the developers associate with Fallout 76. In 2015, the studio decided to take a “very new and very scary” step. They set the goal of developing a Fallout online survival game, bidding farewell to single-player.
Directly with the decision to create a purely online game came doubts. The developers were unsure how to launch a game on that scale and whether fans would accept such a Fallout.
What Fallout 76 will be lies in the hands of the players
The journey begins, players determine where it goes: The start of Fallout 76 is the beta launch on Xbox One. How the game develops from there should depend on the players themselves. Because without NPCs, it will be the players themselves who bring Fallout 76 to life.
Bethesda usually takes a break after the release of games. This time, however, they feel that the journey is just starting after the release.
Bethesda prepares for problems and bugs, asking for the fans’ help
Some issues are known, others are not: The developers are already sure that a game of this scale will lead to stumbling blocks. They even expect spectacular problems and bugs.
There are some areas where Bethesda already knows where the studio needs to make adjustments. This includes areas where performance still needs improvement. However, the studio also assumes there will be problems that they cannot anticipate. Here, Bethesda asks fans for help in identifying them.
Bethesda thanks the fans at the end for supporting them in taking a new step towards online. How Fallout 76 develops, we will find out in the coming weeks and months.
We show you in our solo raid guide how you can defeat the current Level 3 Raids in Pokémon GO on your own.
Together with the 4th Generation, Niantic also introduced new raid bosses in Pokémon GO. In total, there are five Level 3 raid bosses, which, however, do not belong to the 4th Generation. We will show you which Pokémon you can use to take down the raid bosses.
Solo Guide for T3 Raids like Tangela, Machoke, Alolan Raichu
Three of the five raid bosses can be evolved in the 4th Generation, so it is quite important to battle the current raid bosses.
Porygon – Very Easy
Max CP: 895 (1120 with weather bonus)
Type: Normal
Weaknesses: Fighting
Best Counters: Machoke, Kapilz, Hariyama
Alternative Counters: Lohgock, Mewtwo, Alakazam, Dragonite
Notes: Porygon is probably the easiest Level 3 raid boss overall. With a team of Machoke at level 20, this raid boss can already be defeated. Those using Fighting-type Pokémon should not have any difficulties at all. Even Pokémon that generally have high attack can easily defeat this Pokémon.
Difficulty: Very Easy
Glalie – Very Easy
Max CP: 1305 (1631 with weather bonus)
Type: Ice / Ground
Weaknesses: Water, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Steel
Best Counters: Kyogre, Machoke, Entei, Hariyama, Moltres
Alternative Counters: Gyarados, Charizard, Flareon, Mewtwo
Notes: Glalie likely shares the title of the weakest Level 3 raid boss with Porygon. Additionally, Glalie has many weaknesses. Every player has at least six Pokémon that are effective and can defeat Glalie. Here, too, players should not have any difficulties.
Difficulty: Very Easy
Machoke – Easy
Max CP: 1650 (2063 with weather bonus)
Type: Fighting
Weaknesses: Psychic, Flying, Fairy
Best Counters: Mewtwo, Moltres (with Sky Attack), Rayquaza, Alakazam, Espeon
Alternative Counters: Dragonite, Lickitung, Rossana
Notes: Machoke should also be relatively easy to take down. Especially Mewtwo with Psychic attacks deals massive damage. Legendary Pokémon with Flying attacks are also good attackers. Trainers using the recommended counters against Machoke should not encounter difficulties during the raid.
Difficulty: Easy
Alolan Raichu – Medium
Max CP: 1224 (1531 with weather bonus)
Type: Electric / Psychic
Weaknesses: Ground, Dark, Ghost, Bug
Best Counters: Mewtwo, Tyranitar, Gengar
Alternative Counters: Groudon, Houndoom, Banette, Absol, Pinsir
Notes: Alolan Raichu has many strong opponents against it. It is sufficient if the Pokémon mentioned above are at least level 25. If you use these Pokémon, you should be able to defeat Alolan Raichu as well.
Difficulty: Medium
Tangela – Hard
Max CP: 1262 (1577 with weather bonus)
Type: Grass
Weaknesses: Ice, Fire, Poison, Bug, Flying
Best Counters: Moltres, Entei, Rayquaza, Charizard, Flareon
Alternative Counters: Lohgock, Gengar, Arcanine
Notes: Tangela benefits from a high defense value, making it quite hard to defeat. However, it also has many weaknesses. Fire Pokémon or the Legendary ones with Flying attacks can take Tangela down. It requires some experience to take on Tangela successfully.
Difficulty: Hard
Prepare for the 4th Generation: Niantic wants to give players the opportunity with this wave of raids to secure good Pokémon that can then be evolved in the 4th Generation. Glalie, Tangela, and Porygon all receive evolutions, and it is recommended to have these Pokémon with good IVs.
We reveal 7 little details and features that make Red Dead Redemption 2 even better than its predecessor.
In Red Dead Redemption 2, there are a number of features and cool details that even impact gameplay. Many of these mechanics are new and not known from the predecessor. We will share a few fun, interesting, or exciting mechanics that will enrich your life as Arthur. We refer to the US site Gamespot, which has already had hands-on experience with Red Dead Redemption 2.
Clothing is crucial: Arthur can be customized with different clothing, but it’s about more than just looks.
For example, wearing thick clothing on a hot summer day can visibly cause Arthur’s stamina to suffer. Similarly, wearing thin clothing in wintery conditions also leads to problems.
If you don’t clean your weapons regularly, you might find out in the middle of shooting that the gun suddenly jams and won’t fire anymore. Keeping your weapon clean should be a high priority.
Meat rots and thus your profit: If you hunt an animal and want to process its meat or sell the fur, you should hurry. After a while, the meat begins to rot and attracts pests.
This not only decreases the value of your loot, but also your attractiveness. If you are surrounded by flies and maggots and smell bad, you won’t find many conversation partners.
Appearance is important: Since we are on the subject of attractiveness – your appearance matters. After long fights with a lot of blood, you should wash up, as blood also causes an unpleasant smell and hinders the willingness of many NPCs to converse. At the same time, your hair grows permanently and occasionally needs a trim.
By the way, haircuts are realistic: At the barber, you can only choose hairstyles that have shorter hair than your current one. There’s no magical hair extension in RDR2.
Your hat is not permanent: Every good cowboy needs a hat, and that’s no different in RDR2. However, if you’re not careful, you could lose your hat in a shootout. You then have to find it again and put it back on.
Alternatively, you can also just put on the hat of a defeated opponent. Westworld sends its regards…
Kill-Cam for heroes and villains: One particularly cool detail is the kill-cam that activates when defeating the last enemy in a fight. The final kill is presented impressively and is based on your play style:
If you have been playing honorably and virtuously, the final kill will be portrayed like a heroic showdown from many western films.
If, however, you are more ruthless, the scene will be brutal and bloody, resembling an execution.
Whistling and warning shots: To attract the attention of NPCs in RDR2, you have several options – a conversation is not always possible immediately. You can also fire a warning shot into the sky to ensure that you have the attention of the NPCs. Whether that’s a good idea is another question.
Wild animals bothering you? A warning shot and they flee.
A nasty villain glaring at you? A warning shot should intimidate him.
Pretty lady at the saloon? Just whistle after her.
Want to call your horse? A whistle and it comes to you.
After Bethesda announced an official launch date for the beta of Fallout 76, many questions arose regarding the launch and participation. We will show you how to sign up for the beta and what else to consider.
In the Fallout 76 beta, you should test the title before its release. You will have access to the game and provide feedback. In this context, you should report any bugs found so they can be fixed before launch.
This article was published on October 1, 2018, and updated on October 23.
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How to sign up for the Fallout 76 beta and redeem codes
Beta only for pre-orders: To gain access to the Fallout 76 beta, you must first purchase the game. You can pre-order any available edition. Each of these grants you access to the beta test. Whether you buy Fallout 76 directly from Bethesda or from a third-party retailer like Amazon does not matter. You will receive a corresponding code for the beta from each provider.
Important: Regardless of whether you want to play the Fallout 76 beta on PC, PS4, or Xbox One – you will need an account on Bethesda.net.
Fallout 76 Beta for PS4
How do I play the beta? Once the beta is available, you can download it via the PlayStation Store. However, you need an active “PlayStation Plus” membership.
How do I activate the beta code? If you bought Fallout 76 through the PlayStation Store, you do not need to activate a code.
If you pre-ordered Fallout 76 from a retailer, you will receive a code with the invoice. You need to activate it with your Bethesda.net account. You will then receive another code that you can redeem on the PS4.
When does the beta start? The beta for PS4 starts on October 30, 2018.
Do I need to download Fallout 76 again? Yes. PS4 players will need to download Fallout 76 again at the release on November 14.
Fallout 76 Beta for PC
How do I play the beta? Once the beta is available, it will appear in the Bethesda.net launcher when you log in with your account. The launcher is structured similarly to EA’s Origin or Blizzard’s Battle.net client.
How do I activate the beta code? If you bought Fallout 76 directly from Bethesda, the beta will be unlocked directly on your account. If you pre-ordered Fallout 76 from a retailer like Amazon, you should receive a code from the provider. You can simply enter this in the Bethesda Launcher.
When does the beta start? The beta for PC starts on October 30, 2018.
Do I need to download Fallout 76 again? No. PC players do not need to download Fallout 76 again at launch on November 14.
Fallout 76 Beta for Xbox One
How do I play the beta? Once the beta is available, you can download it via the Xbox Store. You need an active “Xbox Live Gold” membership.
How do I activate the beta code? If you bought Fallout 76 through the Xbox Store, you do not need to activate a code.
If you pre-ordered Fallout 76 from a retailer, you will receive a code with the invoice. You need to activate it with your Bethesda.net account. You will then receive another code that you can activate on the Xbox.
When does the beta start? The beta for Xbox One starts on October 23, 2018, in the USA. Xbox players can thus dive into the Fallout 76 beta a week earlier than the other platforms. The first phase starts for us on October 24 at 1 a.m..
Do I need to download Fallout 76 again? Yes. Xbox players will need to download Fallout 76 again at release on November 14.
This is how the Fallout 76 Beta works
How long does the beta last? After the start, the Fallout 76 beta will run until November 14. The servers, however, will not be continuously available. The beta is scheduled to be playable daily for between four and eight hours.
Here are the currently known time frames for all platforms:
October 31: 0:00 – 4:00
November 1: 19:00 – 0:00 [Extended: From 19:00 – 5:00]
This way, the developers want to work on problems faster and more effectively and implement feedback. For more accurate info on online times, you should keep an eye on the following sources as soon as the beta is live:
Where can I give feedback? The developers accept feedback through the Twitter accounts and forum mentioned above, as well as through Facebook. Feedback is important to fix the errors found.
Am I allowed to stream? Yes. The Fallout 76 beta is not subject to a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). You can stream and share all content.
Will my progress from the Fallout 76 beta carry over? Yes, all your progress from the beta will carry over into the game. You will have a sort of “head start” for helping to eliminate bugs.
It has been a while since the shared-world shooter Anthem has been somewhat quiet. Now, Bioware employees have announced new gameplay.
The hype around Anthem has stalled a bit. Since the last 20-minute gameplay from E3 2018, there has been no new material to see, and information has only been trickled out via Twitter.
Now, Bioware staff have announced a new gameplay livestream, which is set to arrive early November. The gameplay will likely come from the alpha version of Anthem.
First Anthem gameplay that is not from the E3 demo?
Will we see new gameplay? Mike Gamble, executive producer at Bioware, announced that he will grab a “random” build of Anthem to showcase gameplay.
So, Bioware might showcase the first unscripted gameplay. This is likely to be an early alpha version.
When and where will the stream take place? Originally, they planned to stream on Halloween. Now, Gamble has announced the live stream for November 1st. Irving will probably be seen in a Transformers costume. At least that’s what his colleague claims.
According to Irving, the stream will most likely be on Twitch. A specific time has not yet been announced.
This is all I wanted. It doesn’t even have to be special gameplay […].
SirWilliamB suspects:
No other developer would just show a “random build”. They must be very confident in their game and the current version must be polished.
The stream is long overdue for many, hence the news is received very positively.
However, it will still take some time until fans can play themselves. Before Anthem releases on February 22, there will be a VIP demo for pre-order customers.
Fortnite: Battle Royale is getting spooky. Soon, the big Halloween event “Fortnitemares” will kick off. This will likely include a new skin and possibly new challenges.
What is Halloween all about? Recently, Epic has been posting small pictures and spooky poems daily on Twitter. They featured ghouls, gravestones, and revolvers. Additionally, there was a grim looking undead cowboy.
When does it start? Meanwhile, the third and final picture for the “Fortnitemares” event is here. Epic has finally revealed the start date:
The Halloween event in Fortnite will start on October 24, 2018. There will likely be a big update.
The end of the event is also known. It will end on November 26, 2018, just over a week before the expected end of Season 6.
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The cowboy could be a reward for an event or available in the shop. Then, possibly new challenges will be unlocked after the purchase, similar to the Wildcard skins.
In any case, the official announcement for the event states that there are “spooky rewards” for all who complete the new challenges for the event. This strongly indicates new tasks for all players.
A new game mode is suspected that revolves around Halloween. Some players even suspect a mode where zombies appear as PvE enemies, like in Blackout in Black Ops 4!
It is also possible that the revolver will make a return reworked from the vault. This pistol was recently removed from the game.
Will the cube plot finally end? Strangely, the description reads “Darkness has risen”. Previously, it simply said “Darkness rises”.
Perhaps tomorrow we will finally see the fate of the flying island and the purple cube, which are currently ominously tearing open a portal in the sky.
Not everything about Halloween in Fortnite is scary:
In a few days, the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 will take place. Right from the start, a patch is expected. We will present to you what RockStar recommends for launch day and the day-one patch.
Many fans are already counting the hours until the release of RDR 2. The anticipation for the western game by Rockstar Games is huge. To ensure everything runs smoothly at the beginning, the team recommends downloading the day-one patch.
Day 1 Patch for Red Dead Redemption 2
Update right at release: For games of this magnitude, it is crucial to provide an update for download early on, explains Rockstar. Therefore, there will be an update available for RDR 2 right at the start on October 26.
What’s included in the Day 1 patch? This patch aims for a few bug fixes and adjustments.
Why should you download it? To provide the best possible gaming experience, Rockstar Games recommends downloading the update.
It sounds like the patch is optional and not mandatory. Who cannot wait to start playing could possibly start earlier but should expect more bugs.
Helpful for a great start in Red Dead Redemption 2 are the automatic updates on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
How big is the Day 1 patch? The Day 1 patch is 3.3 GB on PS4 and 3.2 GB on Xbox One.
Preparation for Red Dead Redemption 2: Before the start on Friday, there is a lot to know about the western adventure. How many weapons are there and what should you pay attention to when operating? When does the online mode start? These 6 things you should know before starting RDR 2.
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This weekend, Amazon has released new screenshots of New World. This time, Brightwood is in the spotlight. Contrary to what the name might suggest, it is not so bright and friendly here. Its theme fits more with the currently dark and autumnal season.
What can we expect in Brightwood? Currently, New World regularly presents us with a new area from the Alpha. While the past weeks have focused on Windsward, Brightwood is now in the spotlight.
Both areas have in common that they are forested. While Windsward also includes fields and meadows, Brightwood feels significantly darker and its forest denser. However, not all areas of the game are necessarily dark as the screenshots from September show.
The environment of the game is comparable to present-day North America. As such, we will likely see forests and green spaces quite often in the early stages, as we start on the East Coast.
The further we progress in the game, the more diverse the regions may become.
The new screenshots of New World:
Are there also videos of New World? For the area of Windsward, the developers even released a short video some time ago. In it, they only walk through the area, but it gives us an impression of the new environment.
How can I sign up for the Alpha of New World? Registration for the Alpha takes place through the New World website. There you can click on the big “Register button” and will be redirected to an Amazon page. On this page, you can register with your account.
From time to time, there is also a chance to get an Alpha account through special giveaways. One of these took place last week on the Twitter account of New World. 30 new participants were selected in this action.
Blizzard is planning major changes to the Shadow Priest in Patch 8.1 of World of Warcraft. A lot of buffs are coming.
Together with the Shaman, the Shadow Priest is currently a concern for many players of World of Warcraft. It’s not much fun to play the Shadow Priest, and in higher “Mythic+” dungeons, they are rarely taken along, as their damage is somewhat laughable, as the current DPS ranking shows.
Now Blizzard has revealed how the Shadow Priest will be enhanced with the upcoming Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance. There will be numerous buffs.
The Void Form is set to become more significant: Blizzard believes that they have made the Void Form too weak. It does not carry enough significance anymore, and they want to change that. Consequently, there are three buffs for the Void Form:
Void Form increases spell damage by 20% (previously 10%).
The rate at which Insanity is drained in Void Form is reduced by 15%.
Void Bolt generates 25% more Insanity.
Improvements to Dispersion: The ability Dispersion has fallen out of favor with many players. It reduces damage taken by 60% for a few seconds but prevents spell casting. Blizzard acknowledges that this downside is significant, and therefore the effect should be more powerful.
Dispersion now reduces damage taken by 75% (previously 60%) and increases movement speed by 50%.
The talent Mania is replaced by Intangibility. It reduces the cooldown of Dispersion by 25% and heals the Shadow Priest for 50% of their health over the duration of Dispersion.
Taking less damage as a Shadow Priest: Currently, Shadow Priests cannot withstand enough damage. They sacrifice the damage reduction from Shadow Form in Void Form – that will change.
The passive effect of Shadow Form will disappear; however, Shadow Priests will now also receive Focused Will. When hit in melee, Shadow Priests will take 15% less damage for 8 seconds – this is stackable up to 2 times.
A PvP talent becomes standard: Also new is that the PvP talent “Hallucinations” becomes a standard for all Shadow Priests. In the future, successfully casting the following spells will generate 6 Insanity each:
Spell Lock
Mass Dispel
Cure Disease
Vampiric Embrace
Power Word: Shield
Thus, it is not a significant “loss” to help out and cast useful spells that do not deal direct damage.
Improvements to some talents: Other talents will also be slightly improved to make them more solid options.
Targets of Mind Bomb and Psychic Scream can now take 40% more damage before they are freed from the effect.
Void Torrent now generates 30 Insanity over its duration and deals 20% more damage. Additionally, it can also be cast outside of Void Form.
Lingering Insanity now decreases every 3 seconds instead of every 2 seconds.
Descent into Madness has a 33% shorter cooldown and now only causes a 15-second period where you cannot generate Insanity (previously 30 seconds).
The community is excited: The initial reactions from the community are overwhelmingly positive. Most Priests are pleased with the changes and are commenting with “Blizzard is actually listening” or “Wow, the changes are fantastic”.
However, a few players express concerns that the adjustments could make Shadow Priests too dominant in PvP. Some fine-tuning may be necessary here.
What do you think of the changes to the Shadow Priest? Are you looking forward to the buffs? Or would you prefer to see more changes to the playstyle?
We will show you what you can soon use to decorate children’s rooms (or the rooms of the young at heart).
Tracer and Widowmaker ($15): The two heroes Tracer and Widowmaker are fan favorites and share a background story. They come together with a payload that needs to be escorted across the room.
Hanzo and Genji in Hanamura ($20): The Shimada brothers also get their own set. Hanzo and Genji come with an outfit representing the final capture point of Hanamura. As a bonus, there’s a panicked security officer who seems to have just spotted Genji.
Reaper, Soldier: 76, and McCree in Dorado ($30): Another payload is included with the Dorado set, which features three heroes. In addition to the payload (which unfortunately cannot actually fly), there is McCree with his cowboy hat, Soldier: 76 with his big gun, and Reaper with a dose of edginess.
P.S.: Reaper even has a new ultimate that allows him to deal even more damage – stepping on him barefoot at night will virtually make his inflicted damage explode.
Tank set with Reinhardt and D.Va ($40): For those who prefer larger figures, there is a tank set featuring D.Va in her MEKA and Reinhardt in his battle suit. Both figures have movable parts, allowing you to pose Reinhardt’s arms or let him swing his hammer.
Gibraltar with 4 heroes ($90): The last set includes four heroes along with the moon rocket that players need to reach on the map Watchpoint: Gibraltar. In addition to the rocket with the launch platform, there are four figures: Mercy (with her Caduceus Staff), Winston, Pharah, and Reaper again.
Anyone who is a LEGO and Overwatch fan and has the corresponding “spending money” can soon beautify their room with the sets.
What do you think of the LEGO sets for Overwatch? A nice thing? Or way too expensive?
With the defeat of the Forsaken raid boss Riven, the Dreaming City in Destiny 2 has been cursed. There is still no way for the Guardians to break the curse. However, a data miner has now discovered when it might finally be possible.
The Dreaming City of the Awoken is caught in a three-week curse cycle. Each week, the corruption from the Taken curse in Forsaken increases, peaks in the third week, and then starts over again.
How long the city will remain trapped in this time loop and when the Guardians can expect something new there is still unknown. There have been no indications from Bungie.
Warning – Potential Spoilers! Read at your own risk!
Data miners reveal: The curse will likely last at least until February 2019
As a clever data miner has uncovered, it seems that the Guardians will have to wait until February 2019 to finally break this curse. Extracted voice lines from the game data of Destiny 2 suggest this.
Hence February is expected: The audio files apparently contain alternative dialogues that were recently added to the game. Two voice lines stand out in particular:
In a conversation between Mara Sov and the ghost of your Guardian, it is revealed that the curse of the Dreaming City is expected to last at least 7 cycles. Each cycle lasts three weeks.
In another dialogue, it is mentioned that the player has broken the curse. Merchants then refer to your Guardian as “Cursebreaker” – just like Riven, the Ahamkara final boss from the Forsaken raid. The connection between Riven and the player apparently strengthens over time.
If we assume that the curse will actually last for 7 full cycles, then the earliest one can expect that the Taken curse will finally be lifted is February 2019.
Currently, Bungie has not scheduled any major events for February in its roadmap for Forsaken. However, it is possible that an announcement will occur by then or that the curse will last longer than the 7 cycles.
What was also in the audio files: According to the words of the data miner, the factions that are currently taking a break for revision will play a larger role in the future. Additionally, there are new lines for the Crimson Days and the Dawning event, suggesting a return of both activities in year 2.
Fortnite: Battle Royale has set a new record again. An almost unknown streamer has achieved 35 kills alone in duo mode.
What happened? French YouTuber Payamz simply jumped into Fortnite and entered as a solo player in duo mode.
Then he cleared out and slaughtered over a third of the competition. Thus, Payamz reached a whopping 35 kills and broke the previous record in this mode.
It could have been even more: This performance is extremely good, especially since Payamz admits that he fell asleep right at the start of the game. He missed the opportunity for three more kills.
But even with “only” 35 kills, Payamz significantly surpassed the previous record in duo mode, which was set by pro gamers Teeqzy and Xewer with 31 kills. The two are well-known professionals who have already participated in the big Skirmish tournament by Epic.
The new record holder is neither a pro nor famous
Who is Payamz? The real sensation of the new record is that the player Payamz was a true nobody until now. His YouTube channel had not even 1,000 subscribers.
Fortnite success leads to more viewers: This has, of course, changed by now. At the time of this article, over 1,000 people are already firmly on the channel of Payamz. There will surely be more in the near future.
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Is a pro career on the horizon? Many players are now wondering when and which eSports team will approach Payamz soon. Because after his performance in the duo mode, it seems clear that the guy has talent.
But no matter how it turns out, the story once again shows how one can become a star in Fortnite with good performance, going from nobody to star. Perhaps Payamz will soon get a chance to participate in a big tournament where he could earn a lot of money with such performance.
After over a year since the release on Xbox One, the action RPG Path of Exile from Grinding Gear Games might soon come to PS4 as well.
What happened? The Digital Game Rating Committee of Taiwan, its equivalent to our USK, has released a new rating for Path of Exile. The special thing about it is: the PS4 is listed as a platform for the game. So it can be assumed that the game will also be available on the Sony console in the future.
Unfortunately, this is the only information that comes from the committee’s rating. No release date has been mentioned, so it cannot be estimated when the PS4 version might go online with us.
What does the community say? The news was received positively on the “Path of Exile” subreddit. However, players found the possible consequences of a PS4 port much more interesting. The structure of the PS4’s firmware is very similar to that of the Linux operating system. Accordingly, the user acylus0 said:
“This is a gift from God. It could mean we get a Linux client”
Whether that will actually happen, however, is still up in the air.
Are you currently looking for games like Path of Exile or Diablo? Then we have something for you:
In Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, you can get special signature weapons and further enhance them with skins. One weapon has a particularly crazy Mastercraft skin: the Tactical Unicorn!
What are signature weapons? In Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, you can get special variants of weapons. These signature weapons look different from the standard versions but have no gameplay advantages.
The Tactical Unicorn: The signature weapons can be further enhanced with skins. To do this, you must complete certain challenges. For the submachine gun GKS, the ultimate Mastercraft skin is the Tactical Unicorn.
Friendship is Firepower!
The weapon then turns into a (night)mare of bright colors, glittery stones, and overall pony-friendliness. The barrel is shaped like a unicorn, the forward grip has funny wobbling eyes, and a rainbow-colored mane flows on the tactical rail.
More kills, more glitter: It gets even better! If you rack up a lot of kills, the weapon will become even crazier. The colors glow brighter, and the gun sparkles joyfully!
Oh my God, I must have it!
If you are squealing with joy right now, you might be wondering how to get the Tactical Unicorn. First, you need to get a signature version of the GKS.
How do I get signature weapons? Some signature weapons, like the signature versions of the Strife and MX-9, were available as bonuses in special editions of the game.
However, the remaining weapons, such as the GKS, must be won in-game. You do this by leveling up on the Black Market (the progression system of Black Ops 4). Among the random loot available at some levels as rewards, a signature weapon like the GKS might drop.
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Okay, I have my signature GKS, what now? Congratulations, you’ve already overcome the hardest hurdle. Now you just need to get 50 kills with your new signature GKS. That should be doable.
Once 50 enemies have died by your weapon, the Tactical Unicorn will be unlocked and can be used in the class editor as a skin for your signature GKS.
Is this still Call of Duty or already Fortnite?
The reactions from fans observed so far have been strongly “Pro-Unicorn.” Players seem to love the crazy look of the weapon and already compare it to colorful Fortnite skins like the Color Bomber or the Chief Cuddler.
What do you think of the weapon? But how do you see the “Tactical Unicorn”? Is it just a damn funny weapon skin like the famous “Dark Matter” or does it ruin the game for you when grim soldiers brutally and bloodily shoot you to pieces with colorful unicorn weapons?
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You won’t be bored in West Virginia: In Fallout 76 you have a plethora of side content available alongside the main content.
Over 150 hours of “Side Content”: Bethesda mentioned in the official Xbox Magazine in the December issue that Fallout 76 is set to receive a lot of side content. Over 150 hours of “Side Content” should be available at the launch of the game.
The side content could tell entire stories
Bethesda often embeds stories in side quests: There has been no specific statement yet regarding what the content will look like. However, based on predecessors like other Fallout titles or “The Elder Scrolls,” it can be inferred that they will likely be side quests.
In these games, players had a relatively short main quest and dozens of side quests to complete. While these were optional, they told a significant part of the story of the world and are therefore very popular.
What do side quests look like in Fallout 76? Cardiner also spoke in this context about how dangerous the story of Fallout 76 will be. It will unfold differently than in other Fallout or “The Elder Scrolls” entries.
You will encounter familiar NPC factions in Fallout 76 and receive messages from people who are already dead. Their terminals and audio recordings can tell you who they are and what happened to them. They bring life to the world in place of human NPCs.
However, the game continues while you read a terminal and want to learn something about the story. You can be ambushed at any time if you don’t have a group to protect you.
Survival is more important: Due to the sheer amount of content available, some people have expressed concerns that the game could end up in chaos. If everyone is equipped through side missions, the game could become chaotic later on.
The project leader Jeff Cardiner allayed these fears. According to him, survival is more important at any point than wasting items.
One should carefully consider in the “endgame” whether to throw that one Fatman bomb, which one farmed for hours, at the player over there, or to save it for the next boss instead.
More is coming: The mentioned 150 hours of side content is merely the content that is set to release with the game on November 14. Not included are the additional contents that will be released after launch.
When can I check it out? The “Fallout 76” beta starts on October 23 for the Xbox One, but for us, in the middle of the night. PC and PS4 will start testing a week later.
The pirate online game Sea of Thieves was released on March 20, 2018. It has been officially playable for over half a year now. What has happened during this time?
Sea of Thieves has been controversially discussed from the very beginning. Many found it lacking in content and progression opportunities. Others loved the freedom the title offers. How does it look now, after half a year?
Some expected something different, more like a pirate MMORPG
At the beginning, there was too little content and the quests quickly became repetitive
Players missed more options to improve their characters
Nevertheless, the game’s release was a great success for the developer studio Rare. Only about a week after launch, over 2 million pirates were already playing, and more players continued to join. This was surely also due to the Xbox Pass, which allowed interested players to play Sea of Thieves for €10.
Not all feedback was negative. Many loved the atmosphere, the vibe, and especially the freedom to do what they wanted. However, the criticism of “too little content” was shared by many.
This is why Sea of Thieves was controversially discussed: With Sea of Thieves, the developer studio Rare aimed to create something new.
It was to be an online game but not a traditional MMORPG
Fast-paced adventures were to be in the foreground
Players should be able to quickly join and find players to search for treasures or wreak havoc on the seas
No one should have to deal with a complicated rules system or a complex UI. Quick fun was prioritized
Many players did not quite understand the game mechanics or had expected something different. It took some time for Sea of Thieves to find its target audience.
Additionally, Sea of Thieves launched as a “skeleton” game and that was planned by the developers. The base game was complete and released, with plans to address further content afterward.
However, it turned out after launch that several technical issues needed to be addressed first. This delayed content updates. After all, Sea of Thieves should provide a stable gaming experience upon which new content could be built.
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New content delights fans: Rare has finally reached the phase where they can introduce new content. Three content updates have already been released:
The Hungering Deep was released in May – It was the first attempt to introduce a narrative structure with quests revolving around a gigantic shark. Additionally, the focus should shift from sandbox PvP towards PvE and co-op.
Cursed Sails followed in July – The DLC introduced a necessary change that the developers initially wanted to avoid – AI-controlled ships. Ships full of undead made the waters unsafe, prompting players to collaborate through an alliance system to discover the origin of the invasion. This aimed to steer the focus further away from PvP ship battles towards a story.
Forsaken Shores came in September – The game area was expanded with the volcanic zone Devil’s Roar. New challenges await players here, forcing them to rethink their playstyle, as the new areas are so dangerous. New missions such as the cargo run, the rowboat, and additional achievements that you unlock are also included. Especially because navigating Devil’s Roar is so perilous, the gameplay in this area noticeably changes.
This is what the future brings: Forsaken Shores already shows the direction in which things are headed. Sea of Thieves is set to be expanded with new content. These will always build upon the base game and expand it.
What exactly fans can expect, Rare does not want to reveal yet. There are so many things, say the developers.
Among them is even something very big. This feature is said to have a significant impact on the gameplay of Sea of Thieves and change it. Fans can be very excited about what is to come.
Sea of Thieves has changed: The online game is no longer the same game as it was at release in late March. The updates and DLCs brought so many changes that those who turned their backs on the title at the beginning now encounter almost a different game. Moreover, Rare’s online game has found its target audience.
Player opinions still diverge somewhat, yet it is now mostly well-received, even if many still demand more content.
Games_Should_Be_Fun comments on Eurogamer: “Sea of Thieves is not a game I can play for days. There simply isn’t enough variety to make me want to come back. But I like to dip my toes into the warm water every now and then.”
deadly TRIFORCE writes on Polygon: “I love the story of Sea of Thieves. It’s so silly and dumb, but it fits the theme perfectly. Destiny and others become somewhat inconsistent after a certain time in comparison.”
Those who found Sea of Thieves a bit monotonous and too focused on PvP at the beginning can definitely give the title another chance. A lot has changed, and the PvE content might also interest story fans.
The mix of MOBA and side-scroller, Hyper Universe, is closing on Steam and PC in Europe and North America. The game sparks a discussion about breasts.
The closure in South Korea: Last week, it became clear that Hyper Universe will be shutting down in South Korea. Publisher Nexon stated that there simply weren’t enough players left. After about two years in South Korea, the game will be closed there on November 15.
Hyper Universe was a mix of side-scroller and MOBA and aimed to be really quirky, which apparently has not been successful.
What’s behind this: This continues the big “PC-MMO” die-off in South Korea. Many second-tier games have been struggling there for a few years because South Koreans are totally into mobile gaming and what they used to play on PC is now played on mobile. The market for PC games has become significantly smaller.
In the past, online games from the second tier could find their niche in South Korea and remained active for years. For a few years now, they have been closing relatively quickly.
With the closure in South Korea, it was already evident that the Western port of Hyper Universe would also not have a rosy future.
The end in the West: It has now been revealed that Hyper Universe will also come to an end here in the West. The game will still be playable via the Nexon Launcher and Steam, but it is heading towards closure.
Will there be refunds in Hyper Universe? Players who purchased items between August 18 and October 19 will receive their money back in “NX”, which is Nexon’s shop currency.
This is what remains of Hyper Universe: Hyper Universe is still running on Xbox One. However, whether it will see significant further development remains to be seen.
Smaller breasts for greater success in the West
Left: Original version; right: New, more modest version
Breast reduction made headlines: The larger gaming public only talked about Hyper Universe once.
Left: Original version; right: New, more modest version
Some gamers were upset about this, claiming that the “original decisions” of the artists should be respected and the breasts should be left as large as originally intended.
In the end, it probably wasn’t so important for the success of the game to reduce the breasts to fare better in the West.
First details about the Halloween event 2018 in Pokémon GO have now been leaked. New field research and a new special research are included.
Pokémon GO trainers are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the Halloween event 2018. This should not be far off, as dataminer Chrales has found important information in the code.
What is expected? New field research and a new special research are supposed to come. Additionally, outfits in Gengar style.
Chrales posted his findings on Twitter. In the past, the dataminer has proven to be reliable and has already predicted important events, quests, and Pokémon.
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New special research for the Halloween event: The shown tweet presents a new special research in 3 chapters. It is called “A Spooky Message”.
What does the text say? “Oh, player name. You come at just the right time. As I was walking lately, I stumbled upon this strange stone. Something told me I should take it to the lab to investigate further. Ever since, strange things have been happening.
Papers are moving around, water glasses are falling over by themselves. When I used my computer to research it, I received an error message with number 108 flashing. Player name, can you help me collect data on ghost Pokémon in the area?
I assume that we can solve these spooky occurrences with science.”
How does the story continue? After that, the professor explains that a ghost and dark-type Pokémon is connected to the strange stone. He believes that the Pokémon consists of 108 souls.
Kryppuk
Which monster is that? It is likely Kryppuk. The Pokémon is of the ghost and dark-type. In the description on PokéWiki it says “A Kryppuk is created by the amalgamation of 108 evil spirits that have committed misdeeds.”
It seems that Niantic is planning a comprehensive Halloween event that will provide trainers with new quests and Pokémon.
Now the players are eagerly waiting for the official announcement of the event. It shouldn’t be long now. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for Pokémon GO so you don’t miss any news.
Is a revolver one of the best weapons in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4? Many fans say yes and swear by the weapon. We take a closer look at the Mozu.
Shortly after the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, some weapons have already emerged that are particularly recommended for the traditional multiplayer. The revolver Mozu is consistently ranked at the top. Many players even consider this firearm to be the best weapon in the game, even though it is “only” a secondary weapon.
Why players swear by Mozu in Black Ops 4
What is the Mozu? The Mozu is a pistol (revolver) that can be equipped in the secondary slot. However, you must first level up. The weapon is unlocked at level 43. It has the highest damage of all pistols and is particularly effective at long range.
What makes the Mozu so special? The special thing about the Mozu revolver is its Agent Mod (Operator Mod) Skullbreaker. With this modification, every headshot from this weapon is fatal.
It doesn’t matter whether the target is behind a wall (that can be penetrated), wearing armor, or how far the opponent is – every headshot kills instantly.
How do you get the Agent Mod for Mozu? To do this, you need to level up the Mozu to the highest weapon level. Then this modification will be unlocked.
The drawback is that Skullbreaker takes up several slots. In addition, you also need the wildcard “Secondary Agent Mod”. Only then will the corresponding mod slot for the weapon be unlocked.
Here’s how you can further improve the Mozu: Even in its basic version, the Mozu is fun. However, you can also enhance the revolver. In addition to Skullbreaker, large caliber, speed loader, and stabilizer as well as the compact scope are recommended as sights.
However, the downside is that you can only focus your loadout on this one weapon, sacrificing many other things and a primary weapon. Additionally, headshots are absolutely mandatory, as otherwise you might exhaust the tightly held magazine on a single opponent.
However, once you get used to the weapon, it becomes a true monster.
You can see how the Mozu performs ingame in this short montage by Reddit user WhosDexx:
What does the community say? The weapon is very popular among players and is frequently used – especially on PC. Many fans even consider the revolver in the right hands to be the best weapon in the game. However, some find the weapon in this combination to be OP. Many players are therefore concerned about a possible nerf of the Mozu.
