In November 2018, several interesting multiplayer titles will be released for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Four of these upcoming releases look particularly promising and are definitely worth a closer look.
October 2018 already brought some high-profile titles that captivated numerous multiplayer fans to their screens – such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Super Mario Party, or Red Dead Redemption 2.
But November 2018 also holds exciting games for multiplayer lovers – including:
Diablo 3: Eternal Collection from Blizzard Entertainment on November 2, 2018 (Nintendo Switch)
Fallout 76 from Bethesda Game Studios on November 14, 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Warframe from Digital Extremes on November 20, 2018 (Nintendo Switch)
Battlefield V from DICE on November 20, 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
What kind of games are these? And who might find them worthwhile?
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Diablo 3: Eternal Collection
What is Diablo 3: Eternal Collection? Diablo finally appears for the Switch. With the Diablo III: Eternal Collection, you get a complete collection of all previously released content for the hack-and-slash action RPG classic – specially tailored for consoles.
What is it about? As one of the 7 classes, you battle against the undead, demons, and the Lord of Hell, Diablo himself. You can choose from Barbarian, Witch Doctor, Demon Hunter, Monk, Sorceress, Crusader, or Necromancer.
Even in the third part of the beloved Diablo series, it is all about hunting for ever more powerful equipment and gaining experience points. Both grant your hero more power and simultaneously allow you to fight against increasingly stronger enemies.
Diablo 3 is traditionally played from an isometric perspective – on consoles, however, with a controller or using the Joy-Cons.
Platform: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Release: November 2, 2018 on Nintendo Switch (08/19/2014 PS4, Xbox One) Business model: Buy-2-Play Genre: Hack&Slash, Action RPG Comparable to: Path of Exile, Torchlight 2, Titan Quest
What does it include? The Eternal Collection of Diablo 3 includes:
Diablo 3
Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls
Diablo 3: Return of the Necromancer
Additionally, the Switch version has some exclusive digital goodies. By the way: The Diablo experience is the same in content on PC and consoles. The patch cycle is also the same.
This makes Diablo 3: Eternal Collection special
Complete Diablo 3 experience – extensive content
A large number of innovations and adjustments specifically for consoles
Precise controller controls
Local co-op multiplayer mode
Switch-exclusive cosmetics
Diablo 3: Eternal Collection offers the following multiplayer elements
The special thing about the console version of Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition is the local co-op multiplayer mode. This feature is not available in this form on PC.
On the Switch, up to four players can play on one Switch console. On one screen – and it’s not even split. It is also possible to play wirelessly with up to four players on different consoles. Alternatively, you can also play online with Nintendo’s paid online service.
everyone who loves fast, action-packed battles. Because in hardly any other representative of the genre is slaying monsters so much fun and goes so smoothly. In terms of game flow, animations, and visual effects, Diablo 3 is still the industry leader
for everyone who likes intuitive, precise controller controls
for everyone who enjoys couch co-op
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Turner “Tfue” Tenney is currently one of the best Fortnite players in the world. In the current tournament, he won over $500,000 with a partner. Ironically, he has vowed not to wear skins in Fortnite.
This is how Tfue made so much money: The “Grand Finale” in Fortnite took place this weekend. That was the last tournament of the “Fall Skirmish”, the large 10-million-dollar tournament series in Fortnite. The Grand Finale was held at Twitch-Con 2018.
The tournament took place in San Jose. It was a massive LAN with 100 of the best Fortnite players in the world.
Tfue competed with his partner Dennis “Cloakzy” Lepore for the “FaZe Clan.” They won the tournament and a prize of $510,000. That’s about €450,000.
The prize money breaks down as follows:
$400,000 was the Grand Prize for first place
$50,000 was awarded because they won one of the matches
$60,000 was a bonus for most kills
Tfue and Cloakzy played strongly but were only able to win the third of a total of 7 matches. However, they often ranked among the top players in a round, and the 28 kills, the most in the tournament, brought bonus points. Consistency was crucial here.
Although the European duo Domentos (Latvia) and Pate1K (Norway) managed to win the first two matches, they ultimately only placed 7th.
This is how the tournament went: Overall, it was quite tactical gameplay. Many players often made it to the final phase of a match.
Usually, the team that could heal itself best during the last seconds while the storm devoured their opponents emerged victorious.
Did everything go smoothly? No, not quite. Nate Hill experienced a nasty glitch. His glider did not open and he fell to his death. The casters commented on this with “Oh, the glider malfunctioned.”
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How successful was the tournament on Twitch? Since all streamers were on site and could not stream themselves, the official Twitch channels of Fortnite reached top numbers. The Fortnite category had more than 581,000 viewers at its peak on Twitch. The main Fortnite channel peaked at 336,000 viewers.
That’s why the top player doesn’t buy skins
No skins as a protest: Tfue has a peculiarity. He has vowed not to buy skins or emotes in Fortnite and instead runs around as a “no-skin.” This is usually associated with players who have just started playing Fortnite and have not bought or earned any of the countless skins in Fortnite.
Allegedly, his former main account, into which he had invested $5,000, has been banned. In protest of this, he now runs around as a “no-skin.” This causes a stir, as Fortnite is a game that relies heavily on its skins.
Especially streamers are usually known for always sporting the latest and trendiest skins. Tfue is standing against this trend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAIgFVlcN5s
On reddit, players are already suggesting that Epic should just gift him all the skins. After all, such a valuable ambassador who refuses the cash shop is counterproductive to Fortnite’s financial success.
This is why Tfue wore a skin in the tournament: For the tournament, a skin was forced upon him. Epic decided that each player would be randomly assigned a skin. The casters explained this during the match to protect Tfue’s “integrity.”
Discount promotions are a great thing for game collectors. Just not when you already own the game. A discount promotion for Shadow of the Tomb Raider drives players on Steam to the barricades.
Many players do not jump in right at the release of a major game. Those who do not have the necessary money or simply want to skip the turbulent launch phase with possible bugs buy a game months later when the price has dropped.
But while one side of the players rejoices that a game is available at a lower price just weeks after launch, another part of the gaming community feels cheated.
After all, they bought the game shortly before at full price or even pre-ordered it. This “trust advance” in the developers is trampled by an early price reduction.
How a discount promotion ruins reviews
The currently most prominent example is Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The game was released on September 14, 2018, a clear full-price title with plenty of “special editions”. The so-called “Croft Version” even cost around €110, included the season pass and cosmetic extras.
Just a month after release, there is already a discount promotion on Steam, where the “Croft Version” was reduced in price by 47%, costing less than €60.
The fans’ response came promptly: Shadow of the Tomb Raider was inundated with negative reviews on Steam starting October 16, the beginning of the discount promotion. The rating dropped from “Positive” to “Mixed” and only 66% of the reviews are positive.
A drastic increase in negative reviews.
Other developers have also struggled with this decision. For example, Bungie made the purchase of two DLCs unnecessary shortly after many players had bought them in preparation for the first expansion “Forsaken”.
Blizzard implements a similar policy with World of Warcraft. Just before the launch of a new expansion, the old expansion becomes part of the base game. Those who buy right before this time feel cheated out of their money.
This raises the question: When is it actually permissible for games to go on sale?
Developers and publishers are also caught in a dilemma here. On one hand, they do not want to alienate loyal players who may have pre-ordered, on the other hand, game sales continue to decline over time and games become less interesting. Those who entice earlier with a discount promotion find more customers as long as the game is still “hot” and in the media.
There probably isn’t a perfect timing for this. It seems impossible to satisfy all fans. But at least in the case of Tomb Raider, it can be said: 4 weeks is definitely too early.
When do you think a game should first be reduced in price? What is the golden mean to not alienate players who may even have pre-ordered?
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Fortnite: Battle Royale is heavily trending this Halloween. Many kids want to dress up as Fortnite skins for Halloween this year. Here are some particularly cool costume ideas and offers.
Halloween and Fortnite: It is no secret that Fortnite is extremely popular among kids. It is similarly popular especially in the USA, where children and teenagers go around dressed up on Halloween asking for candy. So why not combine both?
Fortnite is the big Halloween hit of 2018
Costumes are selling like hotcakes! As an author from Kotaku observed live in a Halloween costume shop, parents are having a hard time keeping their little ones from emptying entire shelves of Fortnite stuff for Halloween.
The Spirit brand has the official license from Epic and sells some of the most popular Fortnite costumes for Halloween. While there are no specific numbers, sellers claim that the new merchandise would sell out faster than they could restock it.
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One shop is already on its 5th restock, and especially the Black Knight and Skull Trooper would sell out almost immediately. The costumes are also available for adults, but they are not nearly as popular.
These Halloween costumes and accessories are available for Fortnite
Currently, you can get the following complete costumes for kids and adults from Fortnite on Amazon in the USA. They cost around $50 and would need to be imported:
Cuddle Team Leader
Summit Sled
Tri-Cera Ops
Dark Voyager
Crackshot
Black Knight
Rex
Skull Trooper
If you only want individual parts, you can get the following items, among others:
Cuddle Bear Mask
Drift Fox Mask
Pickaxe Replica
Unicorn Pickaxe Replica
Boogie Bomb with Sound
Bow from the Cuddle Team Leader
Red Wig for Summit Sled
Fortnite Costumes to DIY
If you want a unique outfit or do not want to import expensive costumes from the USA, you can certainly sit down at the crafting and sewing table and become a designer yourself. In the following video, you can see how to create Fortnite costumes yourself.
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What are you dressing up as for Halloween? Are you also keen on a Fortnite outfit, or are you annoyed that this noble festival is being ruined by Fortnite kids?
More Fortnite stuff for real life can be found here:
Anyone who pre-ordered Fallout 76 for PlayStation 4 or PC can test the game in the beta soon. The first phase of the beta for PC and PS4 may start earlier than expected. But players need to hurry.
The first phase begins: On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at 11:50 PM the beta for Fallout 76 on PC and PS4 started. You can log in and play from now on.
Update:The beta is now live! You can start immediately if you’ve downloaded the game.
Important additional info: After the game has been downloaded a second time, it can be started, but logging into the game itself gives an error. Bethesda advises not to press any buttons in the launcher but to let the download run if it has started for you.
Original report: Start of the beta for PC and PS4 delayed, issues with the Bethesda launcher
Update: The timer in the Bethesda.net launcher has expired, but players receive various error messages when they try to start the game:
Error contacting servers.
Game server is offline.
Fallout 76 failed to download due to an error on the server. Please try again.
In some cases, the launcher asks for an installation directory and shows a required disk space of about 50GB. In some cases, this download may even start already.
Bethesda itself has already commented on the event. On Twitter, it is stated that the beta will start as planned at midnight German time.
PC #Fallout76 B.E.T.A. players: The event will start by 7pm ET on Tuesday, October 30 as announced. The timer will run down about two hours before the B.E.T.A. event is scheduled to begin. https://t.co/ZtLcP0A6jXpic.twitter.com/Sqd7WKdipa
Additionally, there is currently an issue with the Bethesda.net launcher, according to Bethesda. The support is working on the problem and asks you not to click any buttons during this time.
PC #Fallout76 B.E.T.A. players: We are aware of an issue with the client and are investigating. Do not click any buttons on the client for the time being.
After the game is downloaded again due to the error, it is possible to start Fallout 76. However, this is likely a bug, and it is also not possible to log into the game itself.
If the download has also started for you, you should still let it run to the end.
PC #Fallout76 B.E.T.A. players: We are investigating an issue affecting B.E.T.A. preloads in the https://t.co/spj7OhagQy Launcher: If you are actively downloading the Fallout 76 B.E.T.A., or have a visible progress bar, please allow the download to complete.
Fallout 76 Beta for PC and PS4 – What you need to know
The beta is a test: When you play the beta, you should keep in mind that this is not a finished game. Bethesda wants to test and improve certain things with your help, and you are even encouraged to break the game.
The beta includes the full game, and you can play it in full, even if there may still be bugs. Any progress you make during the beta can be transferred to the game once it is released on November 14.
You can also stream all the content of the game and share screenshots from it. By testing, you do not submit a confidentiality agreement (NDA).
You can’t always play: The first test of the beta for PC and PS4 lasts 4 hours according to the original report. However, it should take place from 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM.
Whether the beta now ends only at 2:00 AM or remains until 4:00 AM because of the earlier start remains to be seen. But you should prepare for an end at 2:00 AM. As soon as there is new information, we will update it here.
Once this phase ends, there will be further phases in which you can play the beta. The corresponding times can be found in our post.
How do I get into the beta? If you want to play the Fallout 76 beta, you need to pre-order the game. You will then gain access to the early test. If you still need to pre-order Fallout 76, you can find all available editions compared with us.
Visit us for more information also on Facebook and stay updated. In our Fallout group, you can also look for players for the beta or pass the time until the start.
Our author Tarek has already played the beta of Fallout 76 for Xbox One. This is his first impression:
A new mount is set to become a highlight in World of Warcraft. You will soon be able to obtain a huge mech along with a shield.
With the Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance for World of Warcraft, there are plenty of new content to check out. For collectors, mounts are of course highly sought after. In addition to some stylish new Night Sabers, there is also a mount to grab in the raid “Siege of Dazar’Alor”: The large mech named “Gilded Edition G.M.O.D.”.
Where can you find the Gilded Edition G.M.O.D.? This special mech mount drops from the boss Gelbin Mekkadrill in the raid Siege of Dazar’Alor. The raid will be unlocked during Patch 8.1 and involves the Alliance’s attack on the trolls’ capital, Dazar’Alor.
Mount is part of the War Campaign: However, the G.M.O.D. is not just “any” mech, but the personal battle armor of Trade Prince Gallywix. In the War Campaign of Patch 8.1, Gallywix is seen multiple times in this mech, especially in duels against the leader of the gnomes, Gelbin Mekkadrill. However, it is not clear why we are getting Gallywix’s mount – he doesn’t seem like someone who wants to part with it.
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Mount only for the Horde? In various comment sections, there have already been complaints that the mount is exclusive to the Horde because it drops from the boss Mekkadrill. However, this is not the case. Alliance players can also participate in a flashback against Mekkadrill and will even be transformed into Horde members. The mount is therefore available to both Horde and Alliance.
Speculation about the shield: Some players speculate that the large shield of the mech also provides a passive effect. Such things occasionally exist with mounts. There are mounts that can walk on water or others that allow you to gather herbs without dismounting.
Are you looking forward to the new mech? Or do you find it too bulky to strut around with?
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In Destiny 2 today, on October 30, is Weekly Reset. What activities and challenges does the new week bring? What are the new Nightfall Strikes and where is the Flashpoint?
However, today also starts the mysterious quest where a murder case involving the former Reef Cryptarch Master Ives needs to be solved. There are speculations that the Guardians will return to the Cosmodrome on Earth one last time in this context and that at the end of the quest, the first Heavy Machine Gun in Destiny 2 might be waiting – the Thunderlord.
Now it remains to be seen if there is any truth to these rumors. Additionally, the Curse of the Dreaming City goes into its second cycle week. Here’s what else the Guardians can expect:
Nightfall Strikes from 30.10. on PS4, Xbox One and PC
You can choose between three Nightfall Strikes each week. This week there are:
The Corrupted
The Arms Dealer
The Hollowed Out Hideout
The recommended Power Level is 540. Modifiers are only available through the challenge card. Your gear is locked during the activity – so choose wisely.
Complete the Nightfall Strike with at least 100,000 points
Strikes and Story Missions
In theheroic story missions these modifiers are active:
Solar Singe
Grounded: Damage taken while in the air is significantly increased
Juggernaut: Melee abilities deal more damage and recharge much faster
In the Vanguard Strikes the same modifiers as in the heroic story missions are active. You can choose different difficulties, the maximum is “Level 50 – 500 Power”.
While the Singe modifier remains the same throughout the week, the other two modifiers rotate daily.
To get powerful loot, you must:
Complete 3 heroic story missions
Complete 3 heroic strikes with a focus on the same light element as a fireteam member
Crucible Activities and Gambit
In the Crucible there are:
Quickplay
Competitive
Rumble
Survival
Private Match
To get powerful loot, you must:
Complete 5 Crucible matches
Complete 3 Gambit matches
By the way: In Gambit, there is double Infamy from October 30 to November 2, and from November 2 to November 6 even triple Infamy points. A great opportunity for everyone who wants to push their Infamy rank significantly.
Escalation Protocol
If the current rotation is maintained, during the final boss of the Escalation Protocol this week you have the chance to receive the following weapon:
Flashpoint, Petra, Bounties and Festival of the Lost
Talk to Amanda Holiday. There you can get the first step of the new mysterious quest “The Lost Cryptarch”. The Event weapon “Scary Tale” is still available.
The Flashpoint is now on Nessus. There is also a heroic adventure that drops Powerful gear.
Ikora Rey allows you to complete 20 bounties for Powerful gear.
Hawthorne allows you to collect 5,000 XP with Clan Bounties for Powerful gear. Additionally, she has the weekly raid challenge “Infinite Battle“, which also drops Powerful gear on successful completion.
At the Nomad, you must complete the weekly bounty “The Power of the Traveler” for powerful gear.
Petra Venj is this time right next to the landing zone of the Dreaming City. She has a mission for which you will earn powerful gear – as well as for the Ascendant Challenge and completing 8 daily bounties. This time the 3rd Ascendant Challenge is active.
Spider offers the bounty Drowned Summoner, which has powerful gear as a reward. You will need 5 Ghost Fragments for that.
The Loadout for the Prestige Raid Sections is this time limited to a kinetic auto rifle, an energy auto rifle, and any weapon in the Power slot. Arsenal is active as a modifier.
The Raid Challenge this time takes place in the Circus .
In the Eververse you can find parts of the Festival armor set (chest and helm), the exotic ship Drifting Shroud, the exotic ghost shell Nine Lives, and the exotic emote Heroic Guitar God.
On PC, there are some modifications for Monster Hunter World that change or add all sorts of things. Like this curious mod that turns your Palicos into dogs.
Now there is another modification that turns your cat companions (Palicos) into dog companions.
The right mod for dog lovers
The mod allows you to make the Palico companions into dog companions. Instead of a cat, you’ll be accompanied by “man’s best friend”. Even the sounds have been adjusted.
Modder UberGrainy didn’t create this mod for himself.
I’m not specifically a fan of cats or dogs, but I know a few people who wanted a dog instead of a cat as a partner. So I wanted to see if such a mod was possible.
It seems he succeeded. At least to some extent. Partially, you can still see on the body, eyes, and paws that they should actually be cats. Especially with equipment, it is obvious that they are supposed to be dogs.
Here’s how to install the dog mod: You can find this mod at nexusmods.com. To install it, you need to unpack the files into the folder “SteamSteamappscommonMonster Hunter World”.
What are Palicos anyway? In the world of Monster Hunter World, Palicos are a race of cats that can talk and walk on two legs. You can take them as companions on hunts, equip them with weapons and armor, and give them various tools to assist you in battle.
If you prefer dogs, this mod is the best you can get at the moment.
Use at your own risk
At this point, a note: Mods are not officially supported. Although Capcom recently made a statement and approved quality-of-life mods, you should still be aware of the risks, as only Capcom decides how a mod is classified.
The start of the special research around Shuppet will no longer be available in Pokémon GO. Grab the research quickly before your chance to get Shuppet runs out.
As announced by the Niantic Support on Twitter, the special research “A Creepy Message” involving the Ghost Pokémon Shuppet will not be available for long. At the end of Halloween, on November 1st, the start of the special research with Shuppet will also disappear.
Also solvable after November 1st: However, trainers can still complete the task even after the Halloween event has ended. You simply need to collect the task from Professor Willow before the event ends. So those who have already started solving the tasks do not need to rush.
Shuppet can only be caught by completing the quests
Anyone thinking that they can catch Shuppet without quests is mistaken. So far, the Ghost Pokémon is only available from the special research. Up to now, it cannot be caught in other ways.
Tasks revolve around the number 108: The quests you must complete on the way to Shuppet consistently revolve around the number 108. Professor Willow explains throughout the story that Shuppet is a Pokémon consisting of 108 souls. Additionally, Shuppet is the 108th Pokémon in the Sinnoh region Pokédex.
Tips for solving the quests: To solve the quests, you don’t need much skill. It only takes a bit of time to complete the quests. On one hand, you need to use 108 berries while catching Pokémon, and on the other hand, you need to catch 108 Pokémon. Additionally, there are a few smaller quests.
Therefore, one obvious tip is: Collect as many berries and balls as possible.
Spinning new PokéStops: Many players see a difficulty in spinning eight new PokéStops. This is a task of the special research. However, to encounter Shuppet, it is enough to skip this quest. The Ghost Pokémon already appears during the task “Catch 108 Pokémon”. However, to complete the special research, players must spin new PokéStops.
Grab the special research: All players who have not yet claimed the special research should do so by November 1st. It is unknown when the next opportunity to catch a Shuppet will come.
Currently, there is trouble with skins in Fortnite. The skin “Zoey,” which had been in the game for months, suddenly became invisible and was deactivated. Two other skins that data miners discovered have since disappeared from the code of Fortnite.
This is what’s going on with Zoey: The Zoey skin features a green-haired clownish lady. A type of lollipop is also part of her set. The skin was available at Tier 47 in the Battle Pass of Season 4. So it has been in the game for quite a while.
However, the skin was recently temporarily deactivated by Epic. The reason is a glitch that players found.
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This was the glitch: If someone in the Zoey outfit stood too far away, the person simply became invisible from the neck down.
Epic is working on fixing the problem. Then players will get their Zoey back.
This is not the first glitch in Fortnite that removes skins from the game. Recently, a burger joint was removed from Fortnite, because it was just a floating skull.
Onesie, a jumpsuit, which data miners discovered at the start of Season 6. We reported on it on October 16th.
K-Pop
Onesie
Both skins have never really been in the Fortnite shop, but were only discovered by data miners.
Are the 2 skins gone forever? When skins are found in data mining, they usually appear in the Fortnite shop within a few days. However, these two skins have not appeared yet and have now disappeared from the data. It’s as if they were never there.
This does not necessarily mean that they will never come to Fortnite, but apparently Epic has other plans than a soon release. Perhaps a mistake was also found with these skins and Epic discovered it in time, before the skins went live.
In any case, it seems that a lot is buggy in Fortnite right now, and there was even a “mega bug” that players could benefit from:
The MMORPG New World by Amazon contains, according to current information, many survival elements. However, an alpha player claims the opposite. The game is said to be more akin to old PvP MMORPGs like Ultima Online or Eve Online.
How is New World structured? The alpha player, referred to as Alphano by the Italian website MMO.it, claims that the game mainly revolves around conquering and defending territories. Many concepts in the game are said to not be new but borrowed from old MMORPGs.
If the game had been released a few years earlier, according to the leaker, no one would describe it as a survival game.
There are also said to be many peaceful activities. For example, you can gain experience and level up by defeating monsters in PvE or by cutting down trees.
PvP as Endgame Content: The Criminal Mode is supposed to ensure that you can be attacked by all players. You have to activate it yourself, and then you can attack players. “Other players are invited to defeat you and loot without being punished for it,” says Alphano.
According to the interview, the endgame is supposed to be significantly focused on PvP and larger battles. He also praises the very action-packed combat system, which he repeatedly compares with that of Dark Souls. An initial impression of the combat system we were able to gain in a previous leak.
Are there survival elements in New World? Characters in New World can be hungry and thirsty. “If the character is suffering from hunger, then it no longer regenerates health points. If it is thirsty, it regenerates stamina much more slowly.”
However, there are said to be enough food items on the map to combat these two effects. However, you do not die in New World directly if you forgo eating and drinking.
When does New World come out?
Alphano has revealed some further details alongside the information on the structure of the game. While he does not expect a release in 2019, he does not consider it impossible. Currently, there are about 10,000 alpha testers, although the game has not yet attracted much attention. You can still register for the alpha.
What problems does New World still have? He currently sees the biggest problems in the player count. “So far, almost 600 people can play on a server at peak times. The question is whether Amazon can keep the promise that 10,000 players can play per server.”
The free games for November 2018 at Xbox Games with Gold are now known. This time, there is a popular shooter that offers single-player and multiplayer content.
Subscribers of the Xbox Games with Gold service will again receive a selection of 4 games in November. You can then play them for a limited time for free.
The free games for Xbox One in November 2018:
Battlefield 1 – Available from November 1 to November 30
In the first-person shooter Battlefield 1, you can expect an exciting single-player campaign, where you dive into various war scenarios of World War I. Fans of competitive games can look forward to a wide variety of multiplayer modes. You must either capture and hold objectives or jump into the fray repeatedly in the deathmatch mode. Intense battles in the operations are also included.
Race the Sun – Available from November 16 to December 15
In this game, you should demonstrate your skills in coordination and reflexes. In races against time, you speed over race tracks where many obstacles cross your path. Avoid the obstacles and always stay in the light to win. This brings an arcade feel!
The free games for Xbox 360 in November 2018:
Assassin’s Creed – Available from November 1 to November 15
Start your adventure in the part of Assassin’s Creed that launched the franchise. It takes place in the year 1191, and the Third Crusade threatens to tear the land apart. You can expect a realistic world and plenty of action as you eliminate enemies with your skills as a deadly assassin.
Dante’s Inferno – Available from November 16 to November 30
Dante’s Inferno is a third-person action-adventure. You set out as Dante to rescue the soul of his beloved Beatrice from Hell. You must descend through nine circles of Hell. Each circle offers new environments, enemies, and story elements. Expect action battles with magic. Additionally, smooth gameplay.
All games on Xbox One: Keep in mind that due to backward compatibility, the games for Xbox 360 also run on Xbox One.
Games with Gold brings free games to Xbox One and Xbox 360
As a subscriber to the Xbox Games with Gold service, participants receive a selection of free games every month. This selection is divided into 2 games for Xbox One and 2 games for Xbox 360.
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Today, on October 30, 2018, the update 2.0.5 for Destiny 2 was released. We have summarized all the important information about the content, maintenance, patch notes, and downtime for you.
This brings numerous changes that Bungie has announced in recent months finally into the game. We explain to you what is included in the current Destiny 2 patch and how the maintenance works.
These new features await you on 30.10. in Destiny 2
This is included in update 2.0.5: With update 2.0.5 , Bungie is addressing specific concerns with Forsaken for the first time. While update 2.0.4 two weeks ago also fixed some issues, it was primarily about bringing new content. Many of the “larger issues” are being tackled today.
These are the most important known changes in update 2.0.5:
The stack size for ghost fragments increases from 10 to 20
A complete list of all changes will be available in the patch notes as soon as they are published.
Destiny 2: Maintenance, downtime, server downtimes on 30.10.
What you need to pay attention to today: As soon as update 2.0.5 is available for download and installation, maintenance will take place today, Tuesday, October 30, 2018.
However, – except in emergencies – no downtime is expected. This means there is no server down. You will only need to interrupt your gameplay to download and install the new update. After that, you should be able to continue playing normally.
Important: The exact time indications from Bungie are unfortunately poorly worded due to the recent time change and may each shift back by an hour (17:00, 18:45, 19:00). Should the times change, we will adjust the article accordingly.
16:00:
Estimated start of maintenance
Downtime for Destiny services is not expected
The Companion App, equipment, and clan features will initially no longer be available in browsers, on phones, or in third-party apps
Update 2.0.5 will be deployed across all platforms and regions
17:45:
All Destiny 2 players who are still in in-game activities and have not yet installed update 2.0.5 will be removed from the respective activities and returned to the login screen to install the update
18:00:
Estimated end of Destiny 2 maintenance
The Destiny Companion functions, equipment, and clan features will now be fully activated again
Destiny 2 – Patch Notes for Update 2.0.5.
The official patch notes for update 2.0.5 are not yet available in German. As soon as they are provided, we will post them here as soon as possible.
In the meantime, we have linked the original English changelog for you:
The mysterious quest at the Festival of the Lost starts today after update 2.0.5
This is what the new quest after update 2.0.5 brings: After downloading and installing update 2.0.5, a new quest line will start with today’s Weekly Reset at the Festival of the Lost:
Master Ives, the former Cryptarch of the Reef, has been murdered. Now it is up to the Guardians to solve the murder case and avenge the old friend. This allows you to earn another powerful reward each week.
This is what Guardians can still expect: Additionally, it is speculated that this mysterious quest could lead Guardians to the Cosmodrome on Earth one last time and that at the end, possibly the first heavy machine gun in Destiny 2 awaits as a reward – the Thunderlord.
UPDATE: As a fresh leak claims, the Thunderlord will likely not be available for another three weeks.
The MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV has been under heavy DDoS attacks for almost a month. Initially, only the European data center was affected, but later the attacks also spread to the FFXIV webpage Lodestone, customer support, and the servers of Final Fantasy XI.
What happened? October was not a good month for the developers and players of FFXIV. Since October 4th, the servers have experienced massive connection issues and crashes. These initially occurred only on European servers but later spread to the North American and Japanese regions.
List of FFXIV server problems that occurred almost daily in October
Players seemed to be randomly kicked from the MMORPG and were unable to log in for a long time. However, the problem did not occur for all players simultaneously. There were also people who had no issues and were spared from the disconnects. This could change over the weeks, however.
To top it all off, most disconnects occurred during the so-called “prime time.” This refers to the time period when most players are online, typically in the evening around 6:00 PM. Particularly the raiders were affected, as they could only enter instances with fixed groups at scheduled times.
How is Square Enix responding? After the initial silence, Square has released several statements regarding the situation. The Internet providers of FFXIV are suffering from irregular DDoS attacks, which also affect the performance of FFXIV and other Square Enix services. Everything is currently being done to fend off or at least mitigate these DDoS attacks.
The director and producer of FFXIV, Naoki Yoshida, has published several messages to the players apologizing for the issues. He also explained what DDoS attacks are and why they are so difficult to combat. However, it was not stated whether players would receive compensation for the weeks of connection problems.
What is a DDoS attack? Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) is a relatively simple and therefore common type of attack on servers and data centers of various service providers. There are many different types of DDoS attacks, but most aim to overwhelm the servers and crash them through artificially created, extremely high traffic.
While DDoS was previously used more as a form of protest and vandalism, it has now been recognized as a form of cybercrime. There are websites that offer specialized DDoS services, allowing one to, for example, harm the competition or extort money from the service provider.
From Frustration to Memes
How are the players reacting? In the early days of the connection problems, there was significant discontent among the players. The connection issues often occurred in the evenings when most players are active. However, there remained hope that these were just temporary issues.
As the connection problems persisted, voices arose questioning the DDoS attacks as a reason for server issues. They suggested that this was an excuse from Square Enix to cover up the poor state of their server infrastructure. User Arg0n wrote in the official Lodestone forums:
Perhaps it is not a DDoS attack, but that the hamsters have actually starved. The EU servers have been unstable for months, especially the instance servers. So there is a server problem regardless, DDoS or not…
There are also calls for Square to compensate for the long downtime. In the FFXIV forums, a user has created a petition for this.
Meanwhile, players have started creating memes about the constant connection problems and the state of the FFXIV servers. Players from the European Chaos and American Primal data centers have transferred to other servers to create new characters with humorous names like “Primalis Onfire” (Primal data center is on fire) and “Send Help”.
The director of FFXIV, Yoshida, asks the team how to improve the game while the EU servers burn.
The English community has also created a “90002 Bingo”. Error code 90002 in FFXIV indicates a sudden loss of connection to the server. The bingo lists the worst situations during which one can be kicked out, such as in the middle of a raid or while crafting an expensive item.
The descriptions of the official FFXIV subreddit have also been adapted to fit the situation:
The attacks continue: The attacks and connection problems have now practically become a daily occurrence for FFXIV players. Although their frequency has clearly decreased, they still occur. It is not known when the problem will be definitively resolved.
In the meantime, the FFXIV team is still working on new content:
Horses are an essential part of the story in Red Dead Redemption 2. You will learn how to tame, care for, and increase the bond with your four-legged friend here.
Horses in Red Dead Redemption 2 are not just a means to traverse the vast prairie. Your steed also helps you transport and store items and sticks by your side through thick and thin. How to take care of your horse, tame it, and enhance your relationship with it will be explained here.
How to Get Your Horse – Locations
In Red Dead Redemption 2, there are several ways to acquire a horse. You will receive a decent horse early in the campaign. Additionally, you can buy horses at stables, tame wild horses, or simply steal your next mode of transport.
Stables
You gain access to the stables during the story. In Chapter 2, during the quest “Step Down, with Head Bowed”, the stable is explained to you. In this quest, you also have to track down a legendary bear.
At the stables, which you find in all major towns, you have several options:
Buy and sell horses
Board up to three horses
Buy care items like food or special tonics
Buy or upgrade horse equipment, such as saddles, saddle bags, and stirrups
Change the appearance of your horse and accessories or rename it
In the game world, you will often encounter wild horses that need to be broken in first. You can catch the animals with a lasso or try to win their trust.
So catch the wild horse with the lasso or not, and aim at it from a distance with LT/L2. Use the option to calm the animal and wait for it to settle down. You can approach slowly and use the calming option whenever it appears. Get closer and pet the horse as soon as you have the opportunity.
Next, you should try to mount it. Try to hold on to the horse’s back by pushing the control stick in the opposite direction of the animal’s movements. If you succeed in staying on the horse without being thrown off, you will have tamed the animal.
You are an outlaw in the Wild West and can of course just steal a horse. However, be careful when you are in towns and settlements: Stealing can quickly bring you a heavy bounty.
You can also steal horses from rival gangs. However, be prepared for the gang to attack you. Have good weapons ready and plan your escape route in advance.
In Red Dead Redemption 2, you can temporarily ride horses. However, if you want to make the animal your permanent mount, you need to put a saddle on it. The option for this is unlocked during the main storyline.
Approach a calm horse with the saddle in hand and press up on the D-Pad. You will have now put the saddle on and made the respective animal your main horse.
If you want to remove the saddle and switch horses, you can aim at the respective horse with LT/L2 and press up on the D-Pad again.
You can only have one saddle and thus one main horse at a time. Other horses can be boarded in the stables.
Grooming – How to Care for Your Steed
Dirt and hunger negatively affect your horse’s performance. Your horse should always be fed and clean to remain happy and healthy. Grooming also positively affects the bond.
Under LB/LT and then the horse menu, you can use some items for horse care. For example, you can groom your animal. You can acquire the horse brush in stables starting from the quest “Step Down, with Head Bowed”.
Additionally, you can feed your horse. Healthy options include oat biscuits, apples, or hay. Some plants or herbs from the wild can also be fed.
However, be careful not to overfeed your animal. If it eats too much while already full, it will gain weight.
Horses respond faster and from a greater distance to whistles, even in combat
The ability to cross deeper waters or ride over more difficult terrain
A lower chance that your horse will flee from a fright, such as seeing a predator
Bonding increases through interaction with your horse. Normal riding, swimming, or leading the horse increases the level. Additionally, you can pet it, calm it when it is nervous, and groom it when it is dirty.
Feeding and tying the animal also increases the bonding. Removing heavy items also leads to an increase in the relationship level.
A German-speaking YouTuber about Destiny 2 is currently experiencing a roller coaster of emotions. After being brought into the spotlight by Bungie worldwide, he is now facing major issues on YouTube. It is suspected that a jealous person might be behind this.
This YouTuber is: AndyEdition is responsible for the story and background of the game in the German-speaking Destiny community. He takes on the role of “Lore Explanator” for the German community, a role filled by “My Name is Byf” in the English-speaking community. We at MeinMMO have also featured his videos on the story of Destiny 2.
How it went up: With this concept, he is increasingly successful. From small beginnings at the end of 2016, his channel has grown significantly in recent weeks. In September 2018, he had his strongest month so far with “Forsaken.” With nearly 750,000 views and over 5,000 new subscribers, the hard work is slowly paying off.
The highlight seemed to have been reached when Bungie, the developer of Destiny 2, took notice of AndyEdition. On October 24, community manager Cozmo introduced the YouTuber to a large audience as part of the “Community Focus.”
The article about Andy appeared on the Bungie homepage and from there it spread around the world.
That was the shock: But he could only enjoy the success for a few days.
As Andy says in a conversation with MeinMMO, everything was different by Saturday. When he logged into YouTube there, everything was suddenly red and covered with warning messages.
In a short time, two strikes appeared on his account. YouTube informed him that he may have violated “community guidelines.” However, no exact details were provided.
Appeals against the strikes were also unsuccessful.
AndyEdition feels powerless and cannot find a contact person at YouTube who can explain to him what he may have done wrong.
Now the deletion of the channel is imminent
This is the situation now: The channel is banned for three weeks. During that time, AndyEdition cannot upload any new videos.
And even worse: If a third strike occurs, deletion is imminent. As Andy communicates via Facebook, more of his videos have been reported and he expects the worst.
At the moment, the YouTuber cannot explain what exactly has happened. AndyEdition insists on his innocence. He has watched the videos that have been reported multiple times and cannot explain what he may have done wrong.
His community is concerned. It is suspected that there may be jealous individuals who are angry that it is not they who were highlighted in the community focus of Bungie, but rather an “other.”
MeinMMO thinks: If Bungie itself considers AndyEdition’s content to be so good that they bring him into the spotlight, it raises the question of what on earth could be YouTube’s problem with the content?
Unfortunately, it seems possible for anonymous reports to sabotage years of work. It is alarming how much power large platforms like YouTube have and how difficult it is to contact them and present one’s perspective.
We wish AndyEdition the best of luck in this situation and hope that perhaps the problem will resolve itself favorably, although it does not look that way at the moment.
A year ago, the German YouTube duo “ziro.tv” got into trouble with the community. We reported extensively on this:
In Fallout 76, there is a PvP system that punishes griefers and trolls harshly. If you kill players without them agreeing to a duel, you will be placed under a bounty that must be paid with caps. But what happens if you are broke?
PvP is one of the most challenging topics in Fallout 76. After the announcement, many wondered: Can this go well? There is PvP in Fallout 76, but the system is quite simple and goes hard against griefers. After all, who wants to be chased by other players while just trying to explore the world?
Those who cannot pay receive a debtor’s penalty
Now players are amused by how the penalties for such trolls and griefers can turn out. Whoever is broke will be punished twice. Because as soon as the player dies on whom the bounty was placed, it will be paid from their pocket.
What if I can’t pay the bounty? Reddit user TommyBoyTC has already experienced the consequences firsthand. A bounty of 30 caps was placed on him, but he only had five. After his death, he was therefore imposed with a “debtor’s penalty.”
This is how the penalty affects you: Whoever receives such a penalty only deals 50% of the actual damage in PvP for four hours. So be careful which containers you empty; it could be another player’s workshop.
The bounty mechanism in Fallout 76
How does PvP work? When you attack another player, you initially deal only minor damage. The attacked player must fire back first to properly initiate the fight. A normal player death has little consequences. It is possible to kill someone with reduced damage, but this has consequences in the form of a bounty.
This is how bounties work: If a bounty is placed, you are marked as a murderer for everyone on the map. Any other player on the map can now kill the murderer. There is also a PvP mode on the radio, which sends you on a targeted hunt for other players.
Bounties can also be obtained differently: TommyBoyTC was apparently doubly unlucky. While looting the game world, he accidentally emptied a container that belonged to another player’s workshop. This caused him to be marked with the 30-cap bounty.
Fans are amused by penalties, but not everyone is satisfied
How does the community react? In the Fallout 76 subreddit, most players respond with humor. One player wonders whether the turrets at their own camp also attack thieves.
User Jae-Sun has an idea to trick players: “Oh my God, I’m going to place a chest with items in the middle of the street and hide turrets in the plants at the edge of the street.” He apparently wants to make players unwitting thieves who will then be attacked by the turrets.
IllStudyYou is already looking forward to the hunt: “If this is true, I will definitely be a bounty hunter.” Some are reminded of the regulators from Fallout 3, a faction of bounty hunters.
Some other users find PvP in this form unnecessary. User PalwaJoko writes: “At this point, I feel like they should completely deactivate PvP. It seems to me, […] that they just want to keep PvP to satisfy a certain group without recognizing the downsides of PvP.”
BlackedRobedMage wonders why one can even deal damage before the other player agrees to the duel: “The game has so many penalties for PvP; I just don’t see that many people will get along with such a system. I’m not sure why they even allow unwanted PvP.”
Do you like the system in this form, or should it be revised?
With the Forsaken expansion, the mod system of Destiny 2 has been revamped. We show you all the new weapon mods and explain in detail what they do.
Since the release of Forsaken, Guardians can choose from numerous mods for their weapons. But which mods are available? What can they do? And what else should you keep in mind? The following information should help you find the right modifications for your weapons.
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The new weapon mods in Destiny 2 – What you need to know
Why mods are worth it: With mods, you can give your arsenal an additional personal touch. The modifications improve certain aspects of your weapons – from magazine size to recoil behavior and extra damage against certain enemy groups, there’s quite a bit involved.
What is important for choosing mods: The choice of the right weapon mods depends, just like the choice of weapons or armor perks, mainly on your individual preferences. Do you play more PvP or PvE? Do you use the weapon primarily against strong single enemies or groups of weak enemies?
With this information, it should be easier for you to find the right mods for your needs.
How to get weapon mods in Destiny 2
These two options are available: Since their overhaul, mods have become rarer. In Year 2, they are only available from dismantling corresponding weapons that already contain mods or in exchange for mod components from the gunsmith.
Weapons from Year 1 are not compatible with new mods: All Year 2 legendary weapons have a mod slot. Your Year 1 weapons, on the other hand, are unable to use the new Year 2 weapon mods in Destiny 2. They must cope completely without them. Exotic weapons also do not have mod slots.
Popular Year 1 weapons have been adjusted: However, you do not have to completely give up your Year 1 weapons. Because some popular Year 1 weapons have returned in new form – with random rolls and the ability to carry Year 2 weapon mods.
These weapon mods are available in Destiny 2
Currently, there are a total of 9 weapon mods in Destiny 2. They can be roughly divided into three categories:
Stat mods:
Backup Magazine (Backup Mag)
Freehand Grip (Freehand Grip)
Icarus Grip (Icarus Grip)
Counterbalance Stock (Counterbalance Stock)
Damage mods:
Minor Spec (Minor Spec)
Major Spec (Major Spec)
Boss Spec (Boss Spec)
Targeting mods
Targeting Adjuster (Targeting Adjuster)
Radar Tuner (Radar Tuner)
What the stat mods can do
Backup Magazine: This mod increases your weapon’s magazine size. Depending on the weapon type, the effect varies. Players on Reddit report a 15 – 30 percent increase. But beware: At the same time, this perk can also reduce the ammo reserves of some weapons!
Freehand Grip: This mod increases accuracy and weapon readiness speed when shooting from the hip.
The speed boost when readying the weapon is rather small, as can be seen in the following video.
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However, especially for bow lovers and shotgun players, this mod can be worthwhile. Numerous fans report that bows play significantly more accurately when not using the scope. Shotguns also shoot noticeably more accurately from the hip – especially in PvP, a worthwhile advantage.
Icarus Grip: In Destiny 2, weapons lose significant precision while in the air. This mod compensates for that and improves weapon precision while jumping. The effect is noticeable. Especially hand cannons and shotguns are significantly easier to use in the air.
Especially in the Crucible, this perk is very popular and used by many players.
Counterbalance Stock: This mod reduces weapon recoil. A must for anyone who values good weapon control. Especially in the Crucible. The mod nearly eliminates the lateral drifting of the weapon and makes the recoil more predictable and easier to counter.
You can see how strongly the effect impacts weapon handling in this video from Mungow:
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Boss Spec: This mod grants your weapon bonus damage against all bosses (in strikes, raids, and public events) as well as enemy vehicles. Here too, the damage bonus is 7.8%.
The Boss Spec mod works best on energy weapons and power weapons like rocket launchers, as you rarely engage bosses with primary weapons.
You can find a detailed analysis of the damage mods in this video from Ehroar:
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Targeting Adjuster: This mod provides the weapon with better target acquisition or aiming assistance. Specifically, this means that the perk enhances the “stickiness” of the reticle to the target once you aim at it.
Especially on consoles, this allows you to further enhance weapons that already have strong aim assist, making the gun almost stick to the opponent. This modification can lead to getting a few more kills in the Crucible. However, in PvE and on PC, the mod is virtually useless.
Radar Tuner: With most weapons, the radar view typically disappears when you use the weapon’s aiming device. Once you exit the scope view, it takes a few seconds for the radar to activate again.
With the Radar Tuner mod, the wait time for radar activation is eliminated. It activates immediately upon exiting the scope view.
In FIFA 19 there are several ways to defend the goal. We show you how to keep the opponent away from your goal.
The attack wins games, the defense wins championships – this old football wisdom applies only to a limited extent in FIFA 19. Because no matter how many goals you score: If your opponent scores one more, you leave as a loser.
Zero must hold: It can sometimes be more difficult to prevent goals than to score your own – even if you have one of the most talented defenders in your team. We present you proven tactics for defending in FIFA 19.
Passive defending
This is how passive defending works: You let the AI attack the opponent on the ball and focus on blocking passing lanes. To release a defender on the player with the ball, you just have to hold the R1 button (PS4) or RB button (Xbox). While the AI blocks, you can focus on positioning.
If you try to intercept balls, you should use side-steps. By pressing L2 (LT button), you put your player in a defensive stance facing the ball and can react quickly. This is especially suitable for players with a high defensive rating like Radja Nainggolan or Kanté. However, these players are extremely expensive in Ultimate Team – thus you need a lot of coins.
These are the advantages of passive defending: Passive defending was an integral part of successful defensive players, especially in online matches of previous series installments. The trick: You can intercept deadly passes in depth early and even initiate the counter.
You need to consider: When defending with AI, the next player always charges the opponent on the ball. This should never be one of your center-backs. If you remove your center-backs from the defense line, spaces open up that the opponent can exploit. So try to put pressure on the opponent early with your attack and midfield.
Active defending
This is how active defending works: In active defending, you personally run at the ball-carrying opponent with your chosen player. By sprinting (R2/RT), you reach the opponent and try to position your player between the ball and the opponent using side-steps (L2/LT). If you hold the X button (A button) while defending, your player stays close to the opponent and you can focus on the exact direction of the running paths.
These are the advantages of active defending: In previous installments of the FIFA series, active defending was not very popular. The reason: Your opponents could easily evade with a simple pass.
But in FIFA 19, passes have become significantly less accurate. Players need to turn more in the right direction to make correct passes. These movements give you the necessary time to apply pressure on the opponent. With strong pressing and anticipation, you can prevent spaces from developing for the opponent.
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You need to consider: Even though it has become more difficult: A well-timed pass from your opponent can immediately nullify the defensive effort. So it is important to judge the right moment when active defending is worthwhile.
Moreover, active defending is extremely demanding on your players’ stamina. If you chase every opponent and possibly sprint after them if they escape, you will lose a lot of stamina. This can come back to haunt you later in the game.
The active-passive combination
Utilize the advantages of both variants: The best way to defend requires a lot of concentration and observation. As long as your opponent has the ball, you should assess how promising an attack via active defending is. Lurk with AI defense for a pass from the opponent until the opportunity for active ball recovery arises.
Furthermore, you should think about which formation you are using. Preferably one that is offensive or defensively oriented? Our tips for the best formations can help you with the selection.
The Steam “Halloween Sale” 2018 is here. We present to you five games that are perfect for the spooky season.
Every year, Steam attracts with special sale events for big shopping sprees, even for Halloween. Traditionally, many horror titles are discounted and available at a great price.
We have selected five titles that are perfect for the spooky season. You have time until November 1st to make the most of it.
Don’t worry – not all of these are pure horror titles, so even those with a more sensitive disposition can have fun without having to cower under the quilt.
Dead by Daylight
What is Dead by Daylight about? In Dead by Daylight, you take on one of two roles, and depending on which it is, you experience a completely different game.
As the Killer, it is your task to find, hunt, and kill the four Survivors. To do this, you either have to knock them down or capture them with your abilities (bear traps, invisibility, teleportation, throwing axes). Then you hang their bodies on hooks and sacrifice them to the mysterious Entity. However, you don’t have much time because the Survivors are trying to escape and avoid your sacrifice.
As Survivors, you should stick together and try to repair 5 generators on a map and escape from the Killer. You can help other Survivors or leave them behind to buy more time to manage the next generator. Unlike the Killer, you play from a “third-person” perspective – you can look around corners and thus have a visual advantage over the Killer.
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What does Dead by Daylight cost? The base game is currently priced at €9.99 and is a whopping 50% off. The various DLCs are also each 30% off. However, you don’t have to purchase these – most add-ons (like new Killers and Survivors) can be earned in the game without spending money.
Who is Dead by Daylight suitable for? Fans of asymmetrical games and anyone who has always wanted to stalk and kill people as Michael Myers.
Steam rating for Dead by Daylight: Mostly Positive (76% positive reviews)
What is Monster Prom about? If you like monster characters and would rather think about dating than gruesome killing, then you should check out Monster Prom. In this multiplayer dating game, you take on the role of various monsters and try to secure a date for the prom.
Along the way, you experience different game phases and can calmly choose which steps to take:
Do you seek out your crush on the sports field?
Or hope to encounter the person in the library?
Or would you rather seek out the sadistic cult of the crazy mermaid?
The special twist: In multiplayer, you can throw obstacles at each other or steal each other’s desired target. Thanks to many different events and absurd story outcomes, Monster Prom offers high replay value and is always good for a few laughs.
However: English language skills are required – so are teammates. Because alone, Monster Prom is rather boring; the fun lies in multiplayer.
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What is Darksiders II about? In Darksiders II, you take on the role of Death, one of the four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. After the “End of Days” has come and the battle between Heaven and Hell is over, you try to find answers as to why your brother War even started the battle.
Along the way, you fight your way through a vast game world, collect gear like in an RPG, gain new skills, solve smaller platforming puzzles like in Zelda, and of course, slaughter hordes of demons, angels, and whatever else crawls and flutters between Heaven and Hell.
Even though the game deals with dark themes, it is not really a horror title. Action fans should get their fill here.
Besides that, now is the perfect time to play Darksiders II – because in a month, the sequel and thus the third part of the series will be released.
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What does Darksiders II cost? The Deathinitive Edition of Darksiders II is currently 80% off and costs €5.99. If you enjoy action games with RPG elements, you can’t go wrong here.
Who is Darksiders II suitable for? Those who like games like Zelda, but would prefer more blood and action, and also want spoken words.
Steam rating for Darksiders II: Mostly Positive (73% positive reviews)
What is Hunt Showdown about? If you enjoy hunting big monsters and want to take out other players on the side, then Hunt Showdown is a good choice. Alone or in pairs, you start on a large map and need to track down a creature that has a bounty on its head.
The fight against this beast is already tough enough, but that’s not all: other players also want the bounty and are not keen on sharing it with you. While you hunt, you must also eliminate other hunters to emerge as the victor in the end.
The fact that the whole world is populated by zombies and other undead creatures that are after your life certainly doesn’t make it easier. Cautious, strategic action is sometimes just as important as running wildly to escape an enemy. Particularly bitter: When you die, your character is gone. However, you retain a “player level” and thus some advantages for the next character.
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What does Hunt Showdown cost? Currently, Hunt Showdown is 25% off, costing €22.49. Please keep in mind that the game is still in “Early Access”.
Who is Hunt Showdown suitable for? Those who like to be stealthy and fight for survival in a hostile environment with a comrade – and make a lot of cash in the process.
Steam rating for Hunt Showdown: Mostly Positive (73% positive reviews)
What is Darkest Dungeon about? A mansion deep in the woods has been cursed, and this curse is now plaguing the entire surrounding area. In a small village, you must assemble a party of heroes and clear the “Darkest Dungeon” piece by piece. Along the way, you find treasures and new equipment for your heroes – but also many dark creatures.
Gradually, the experiences of your characters take their toll. They can acquire negative traits such as “insanity” or “greed” and take loot for themselves. Recovery is only possible through punishment in the monastery, a night in the brothel, or a proper evening at the tavern. However, the next assignment awaits the next day with even stronger enemies.
Darkest Dungeon is a classic, turn-based RPG with many characters. However, all your heroes can permanently die if you are not careful. The difficulty level is sometimes quite high. Darkest Dungeon is perfect as a “side game” that you can play in small breaks.
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However: If you have a low frustration tolerance, you should steer clear of this game. The heroes will die. Often.
What does Darkest Dungeon cost? With a price reduction of 70%, Darkest Dungeon currently only costs €6.89. For that, the game will entertain for many hours, so you can hardly go wrong.
Who is Darkest Dungeon suitable for? Fans of classic, turn-based RPGs who can also deal with deadly consequences.
Steam rating for Darkest Dungeon: Very Positive (84% positive reviews)
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