EVE Online will soon make naughty Chinese people break stones as punishment

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

The SF MMORPG EVE Online has a special plan for Chinese rule-breakers: They will be punished severely. They will probably have to break stones to get out of space prison. This seems to be common in China.

Data miners have found: The data miners from Hoboleaks have discovered concerning strings in the EVE database. They are about forced labor that can be used to earn back freedom.

These planned changes were found on the test server of EVE Online, called “Singularity.”

The data indicates that offenders should rehabilitate themselves through penal labor to regain their freedom and be released from a kind of space jail. At least this was the conclusion drawn by the data miners.

As forced labor, a specific ore is to be mined that serves no other purpose in EVE Online than to be mined.

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No worries, it’s only for Chinese!

Therefore, players reacted uneasily: As one might expect, EVE players were quite confused about what CCP is planning on the test server. To the players, it seemed like EVE was now going to crack down hard on local players. Memes and confusion arose.

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This is how CCP clarified the matter: Quickly, a reaction from EVE Online came in the form of a blog post: The test server is now also used to test the Chinese version, which is run by NetEase. EVE Online plans a major relaunch there in China in the fourth quarter of 2018.

One important part of the agreement with NetEase is that the Chinese server “Serenity” is to be as close as possible to the international server “Tranquility.” Therefore, the test server “Singularity” is used as a testing ground for both.

The big China relaunch of EVE Online was already expected by many Chinese after the previous Chinese server was neglected. Chinese players had already fled to the international server.

In fact, the punitive measures that CCP is preparing on the test server are intended only for China. CCP says so.

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What’s behind the findings: NetEase explains to the US site Kotaku that EVE Online will function in China according to the house-specific “Guardhouse System” rules.

These systems actually refer to such punitive mechanisms and will probably be used in other NetEase games.

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This is the other approach in China: Anyone who breaks the rules in China will face other problems than just account penalties.

Chinese players are known to cheat more often for cultural reasons. The Western EVE players seem to be more amused by the penalty and assume that the Chinese will just bypass it.

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Who is NetEase? NetEase is one of the major Chinese gaming companies and a competitor of Tencent (LoL). Here in the West, they are known for the MMORPG Revelation Online. In China, NetEase has earned a fortune by distributing Blizzard’s online games.

Additionally, they are quick to create mobile clones of successful games. For example, “Fortcraft” is from NetEase. And with PUBG “alternatives,” they have had great success – though they have also faced legal repercussions for it.

EVE Online and CCP seem to be increasingly orienting towards Asia:

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Common offenses are:

  • Cheating
  • Botting
  • Code manipulation
  • or illegal real-money transactions

In China and with NetEase, it seems customary not to ban cheaters’ accounts, but to take away their “lifetime” by making them crack stones in a digital prison to earn back their freedom.

They have to invest time to regain their account.

How the system works exactly will surely become clear when EVE Online restarts in China.

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This is how Western fans react: The Western EVE players on reddit compare the penalties to “chain gangs.” This refers to groups of convicts who are chained together and made to break stones. The thread starter refers to it as a “gulag.”

Chinese players are known to cheat more often for cultural reasons. The Western EVE players seem to be more amused by the penalty and assume that the Chinese will just bypass it.

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Who is NetEase? NetEase is one of the major Chinese gaming companies and a competitor of Tencent (LoL). Here in the West, they are known for the MMORPG Revelation Online. In China, NetEase has earned a fortune by distributing Blizzard’s online games.

Additionally, they are quick to create mobile clones of successful games. For example, “Fortcraft” is from NetEase. And with PUBG “alternatives,” they have had great success – though they have also faced legal repercussions for it.

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Aimbots appeared in Black Ops 4 – Blizzard should fix it

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

Developers often struggle with cheaters on PC. As soon as Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 is released, hackers have likely already created the first aim bots. Developer Treyarch is monitoring the problem.

On October 12th, around a week ago, Black Ops 4 was released. During this time, players have reached the maximum level and unlocked rare skins.

However, after just a few days, hackers have apparently managed to circulate aim bots for Black Ops 4. Fans have discovered and shared recordings of an alleged user. Treyarch has already responded and is working on a solution.

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Are there already Aimbots in Black Ops 4?

What are Aimbots? They are external tools that are supposed to help players aim at opponents and hit them every time.

What is the suspicion based on? On reddit, a player posted a video showing someone likely using an aimbot. It is certainly possible that players simply have very good aiming skills.

However, when watching the video, one can see how strange the movements are. The player achieves six kills in the video with almost 100% accuracy, four of which are headshot kills.

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This is how the developer responds: Treyarch has seen the video and commented that they are already working with Blizzard on measures.

We take anti-cheat very seriously and have worked closely with Blizzard’s security team on this. Unfortunately, people always try to cheat, so it’s an ongoing process for us to address the issues we see.

To find out how Blizzard and Treyarch plan to “deal with” such cheaters, check out our interview special from EGX 2018 in Berlin.

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Are there any further issues? Like most major games after release, Black Ops 4 is also facing a few problems.

Just on October 18th, we reported on a possible bug that may have existed for a while. Players complained about hits that were not recognized by the game. Also, player gestures are causing issues.

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Annoyed players take revenge in GTA 5 Online with drones on tryhards

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

With the drones in GTA 5 Online, you can annoy other players. It’s especially enjoyable to see this when it catches trolls who harass regular players.

Rockstar Games regularly updates the online mode of GTA 5 with new content. This includes toys like orbital cannons or flying bikes with rocket launchers. But recently, a small drone has also been causing chaos in GTA Online.

The aircraft is remote-controlled and equipped with a rechargeable stun gun and an explosive charge.

With this drone, players are now fighting back against the trolls and getting on their nerves.

Weapons Against Trolls in GTA Online

Equipped with their stun guns, players set out with the small drones to look for trolls. This also includes players who, in GTA Online, love nothing more than to annoy others with their flying bikes.

Against the Tryhards! A movement has emerged in the GTA community and on YouTube targeting the “Tryhards.”

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Who does “Tryhards” refer to? When talking about Tryhards in GTA Online, people in the community often mean those who camp and repeatedly ambush others with powerful weapons.

Often, the campers wait until someone has picked up a valuable delivery, such as a luxury car, to then destroy it. This frustrates the players who lose their in-game money.

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Others fly over the map with the rocket launcher motorcycle “Oppressor Mk. II” and destroy the expensive Terrorbyte trucks of other players. The trucks serve as mobile command centers, an important feature for players to earn money comfortably. When the trucks are destroyed, it’s annoying.

The motorcycle already has a bad reputation due to the trolls in the community. Players were annoyed with the motorcycle even before its release.

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YouTube Videos Show Attacks Against Trolls: The YouTuber Paxanova dedicates videos like “Drone vs Tryhards 2” to those who take pleasure in the trolls’ suffering.

In the clips, you can see a drone flying towards players who are presumably up to no good. The drone ambushes them and delivers an electric shock that temporarily incapacitates the trolls. This makes them vulnerable to the players defending themselves.

For those who love justice, it’s satisfying to see trolls brought to their knees due to an electric shock. This prevents them from causing harm and makes them look quite foolish when they fall.

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In the video, you can repeatedly see the “Tryhards” standing near the Terrorbyte trucks and apparently wanting to destroy them.

Now, even more mockery is added: Some players combine the use of these drones with robbers. You can hire robbers in GTA Online to rob other players.

Combined with the drone and its taser, players can rarely escape from the robbers. It’s as embarrassing as getting knifed in Counter-Strike.

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On Reddit and other social channels, videos of this type are now piling up, showing trolls being attacked by drones.

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Pokémon GO: These are the Eevee evolutions of the 4th generation

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In the 4th generation of Pokémon GO, two new Eevee evolutions are expected to be introduced soon. We present them to you.

Not yet in the game: The most important thing upfront: The new Eevee evolutions are not yet in the game. They cannot be obtained through name changes or similar means. So far, only 26 other Pokémon from the 4th generation are catchable in the game.

Ice & Grass Type: The new Eevee evolutions are called Glaceon and Leafeon. Glaceon is an Ice type, while Leafeon is a Grass type.

These are the new Eevee evolutions

The stated CP values are not final. As the two Pokémon are not yet in the game, it is not possible to say exactly how many combat points they will have. The formula used to calculate the CP for Pokémon from the 4th generation is used here. This provides a rough estimate.

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Glaceon Pokemon GO

The Ice Pokémon Glaceon could become interesting. So far, there are only a few good Ice Pokémon in the game, which is why Glaceon should be paid attention to.

  • Max CP based on new formula: 3126
  • Type: Ice
  • Notable stats: Glaceon has a high attack value. Its defense value is also above average.
  • Comparison to other Ice Pokémon: Only Mamoswine and Snorunt, both also from the 4th generation, and Mewtwo, which can learn Ice Beam, have higher attack values than Glaceon. If the values remain like this, Glaceon could become one of the best Ice attackers in the game.

Leafeon

Leafeon Pokemon GO

The Grass Pokémon Leafeon faces greater competition in its type compared to Glaceon. There are already many good Grass attackers, but it could still become a solid Pokémon.

  • Max CP based on new formula: 2944
  • Type: Grass
  • Notable stats: Leafeon has balanced attack and defense values, which are still good.
  • Comparison to other Grass Pokémon: There are already many good Grass attackers in the game. Leafeon will likely not become the best Grass Pokémon but can be a good alternative. Two new good attackers, Roserade and Tangrowth, also enter the game from the 4th generation.
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Glaceon in the trailer for the 4th generation

When will Glaceon and Leafeon arrive? So far, the two Eevee evolutions are not yet in the game. They are expected to arrive in the upcoming weeks with a new wave. However, both were also seen in the trailer for the 4th generation.

You can find out how to get the other evolutions of Eevee here.

These Pokémon from the Sinnoh region are also interesting

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In the following articles, we will introduce you to more Pokémon from the 4th generation in Pokémon GO.

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The next sensation is brewing in the sky over Fortnite

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, something is happening with the island, the runes, and the cube. More islands are now floating over the map, and they are moving! What is happening in the sky over Fortnite?

What has happened recently in Fortnite? Since the launch of Season 6 four weeks ago, the island from Loot Lake has been floating over the map. It is gradually activating the runes that were stamped onto the map by the purple cube in Season 5.

Runes are now floating: After the island activated the seventh and final rune, suddenly all the other 6 runes began to rise from the ground and float as mini-islands.

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But that’s not all, the rune islands are also moving now!

What is happening right now in Fortnite?

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The cube is active again: The large island is currently parked exactly above the middle rune. This is almost directly at the center of the entire map. It is floating there and sending out purple lightning from the large cube from Season 5, which is stuck underneath the island.

The house is being assimilated: The building on the island is now completely infused with cube matter, peeking out from the roof. A player revealed how it all looks without the house around it on Reddit.

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The theories of players about the island in Fortnite

What could happen next? All players agree that something unusual will happen in Fortnite with the runes soon. Here are some theories:

  • The dark dimension: The lightning strikes from the cube hitting the ground look exactly like the strikes that summoned the cube in Season 5. Will there be another cube?
    • The cube seems to come from another dimension where the evil skin “Dark Bomber” originates. Is the long-awaited rift to the “evil” dimension finally opening? After all, the title for Season 6 is “Darkness Rising”.
  • The return of the visitor: Other players think that the sounds at the islands remind them of the sounds heard during the rocket launch in Season 4. This event triggered all the strange occurrences in Fortnite.
  • Vertical map: Some players are already looking forward to more vertical gameplay as the islands elevate you into the air every time you get too close. This accelerates the already fast-paced gameplay of Fortnite even further. The other six islands might form around the main island, creating a map above the map.
  • Are volcanoes still coming? The theory that the island and the runes will become volcanoes still persists. The Dark Bomber seems to provide clues to this.
  • Epic is just trolling you! A not insignificant group of players believes that all the events and occurrences mean nothing. After all, Fortnite is a battle royale game, not a solo campaign that needs a story. It’s just nonsense that Epic uses to sell more skins.
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Another quite plausible theory suggests that the events in Battle Royale might be the backstory to the catastrophe in the PvE mode Save the World.

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Warum die neue Event-Quest in Monster Hunter World mies ist

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

A new event has started in Monster Hunter World. The battle-hardened Zorah Magdaros is now available and brings you new rewards. However, fans are rather disappointed. What is the reason for this?

After the last battle against the battle-hardened Lunastra, the next Elder Dragon is now in the spotlight since October 19th. You have the chance to slay him until November 2nd.

However, fans are not very enthusiastic, as the fight is hardly different from the original version. On Reddit, the event is barely receiving any acclaim, and it’s even described as the worst battle-hardened monster so far.

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Why is the battle-hardened Zorah receiving such poor feedback?

Fans are unsatisfied with the entire fight. Most had hoped for greater differences compared to the original battle. However, it was already feared beforehand that the battle-hardened Zorah Magdaros would belong to the more annoying quests.

That’s why fans were not very excited beforehand: The Zorah quest is one of the so-called siege quests, which always follow the same pattern and are not just regular fights. They usually take significantly longer than normal quests.

Here are the community’s criticisms:

  • Many players are disappointed because the quest unfolds exactly like the normal Zorah.
  • Some players had hoped for an appearance of the battle-hardened Nergigante.
  • Some call the fight against Zorah the worst of all battle-hardened ones.
  • Additionally, the Gamma armor is not considered one of the best. Many expected better rewards for so much effort.
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Most had already anticipated these points and are not particularly surprised. What many view more negatively is the shorter time limit.

In addition to the larger amount of health points and greater damage, you only have 25 minutes to stop the Zorah.

As JJGIII writes:

I can live with the fact that they, as expected, haven’t added anything new (no further exploration of Zorah Magdaros, no battle-hardened Nergigante, etc.), but the timer really bothers me. That (the shorter time) just seems unnecessary.

Here’s how you can improve your times: Some players therefore recommend having the skills Felyne Bombardier and Heavy Artillery to deal as much damage as possible with the cannons and save time. Apparently, you also gain time by driving away Nergigante as early as possible.

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This is what the Zorah quest is about

The Zorah Magdaros is one of the largest Elder Dragons and looks like a giant moving volcano. Although it is among the largest, in your opinion, it is not one of the 5 strongest monsters.

What can you expect from the event? During the quest, you have to destroy magma cores on the back of the monster and fend off the Nergigante in the meantime. Afterward, it’s about repelling Zorah’s onslaught with cannons.

The Zorah Magdaros is more dangerous in its battle-hardened form. It can take more damage and deals greater damage as well.

These are the rewards: By defeating Zorah, you will receive special tickets. With these, you can craft pieces of the new Gamma armor of Zorah Magdaros.

There’s also a new decorative armor, which veterans should recognize as the old guild armor.

What’s next? The battle-hardened Xeno’Jiiva is likely next in line. When we can expect the event is still unknown. However, there’s already a leak of its Gamma armor.

Moreover, a highly anticipated monster, Kulve Taroth, is coming to PC. In the siege quest, the goal is to obtain the horns.

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Erster Song von Red Dead Redemption 2 verzehnfacht Hype der Fans

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A first piece of music from Red Dead Redemption 2 has been released. Get a taste of Western atmosphere here!

Fans are hungry for new information about Red Dead Redemption 2, after all, the release is just around the corner. The clever user named Se7en-Rus has already extracted a sound file from the PlayStation Network and was able to hear a first piece of music that apparently comes directly from Red Dead Redemption 2.

The song is quite calm and seems to fit well with a rather deserted area, with a slightly mysterious or ominous touch. A few of the special places you visit in RDR 2 have already been presented.

If you want to listen to the leaked music piece yourself, you can do so here:

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Where does the music piece come from? According to Se7en-Rus, the song plays when you are in the start menu of the PlayStation 4 and select Red Dead Redemption 2 without starting it.

How are fans reacting to it? In the forum, most players are absolutely thrilled, even though it’s just a small passage. There are many statements like this:

  • “I got chills after listening to it. This game is going to be insane.”
  • “Holy shit, my hype has multiplied tenfold. This wait is going to kill me!”
  • “It sounds dark and sad, to be honest. Like the heavy start to a new story.”

Sometimes it can be so easy to reignite hype with a small piece of music.

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In the meantime, the preload for Red Dead Redemption 2 is also live. Better make some space on your hard drives because the game is big.

Are you excited for the upcoming release of Red Dead Redemption 2? Are you just as eager for every bit of information? Or do you prefer to wait patiently?

Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released on October 26 for PS4 and Xbox One. We will share the most important information about Red Dead Redemption 2 here

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SWTOR is giving away two expansions, but you must be quick

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In Star Wars: The Old Republic there are two entire expansions free of charge. We will tell you how you can permanently unlock them.

In keeping with the colder days, the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic tempts with a special offer. If you wish, you can permanently add two expansions of SWTOR to your account for free.

What is free? Those who participate in the campaign will receive the two expansions “Rise of the Hutt Cartell” (Level 51 – 55) and “Shadow of Revan” (Level 56 – 60) permanently unlocked for free.

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Rich as a Hutt – no problem!

How do you unlock the expansions? To receive the two expansions, you must log in with your account on the official SWTOR site and then enter a code. This code is “REVANSFATE” (without quotation marks).

Update 7:15 PM: Unfortunately, there are increasing complaints that there are difficulties redeeming the code. We will update the article as soon as we know more.

Why is there this offer? The offer is actually a “cross-promotion,” as the mobile game Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is celebrating the release of “classic” characters from the “Old Republic” universe.

Just recently, we asked ourselves how SWTOR is doing.

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How long is the offer valid? Those who want to unlock the two expansions have about 2 weeks time. You can redeem the code until November 2, 2018 at 8:00 AM and permanently secure access to “Rise of the Hutt Cartell” and “Shadow of Revan”.

MeinMMO says: Honestly, this offer is only for players who haven’t checked back into Star Wars: The Old Republic since the “Classic” version. The two “old” expansions do not correspond to the current state of the game, and the newer expansions are significantly more appealing in terms of content.

However, it is a solid offer for anyone who wants to take another look at SWTOR to see if the game is still worth it in 2018.

Will you check back into SWTOR? Or can the game no longer entice you to log in, even if it offers you entire expansions for free?

Soon there will be a “new, old” planet in SWTOR with fresh story.

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Black Ops 4: How a Player Reached Max Level in Blackout in 4 Days

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If you want to level up in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 in the Blackout mode and reach the maximum level, that’s hard work. However, one player managed to do it in just 4 days. How did he do it?

Who is it about and what happened? A player with the Reddit name “ImstillaliveT98” recently showcased his latest achievement: He reached the maximum level of “Echelon 81” in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 in the Battle Royale mode Blackout. And that in just four days!

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How does leveling work in Blackout? This is particularly impressive, as you need so-called “Merits” to level up (Echelons) in Blackout.

And you only get Merits here if you do something significant. Simply participating in a match and dealing some damage is not enough.

Even if you last a long time and survive to the last 20 players through a lot of camping, it’s worth nothing.

Only those who get kills, last a long time, or win earn points and can level up.

The Secret of Success

How did ImstillaliveT98 do it? According to his own statements, ImstillaliveT98 had to work quite hard. His statistics show:

  • 215 matches played in Blackout
  • 42 of them were won, which is basically every 5th game!
  • He has a Kill/Death ratio of 7.09 and has taken out 1,206 opponents
  • His average damage was 1,740
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He needed a total of 31 hours for this, which he completed in 4 days. That averages around 7 hours of play per day.

What the Community Says

Players react with friendly mockery: On Reddit, ImstillaliveT98’s achievement was received positively and with friendly mockery.

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Some suspected that behind ImstillaliveT98 was actually the successful streamer Shroud, which was denied by ImstillaliveT98: “I wish that were true!”

Others advised the player to finally open a window. The witty reply was: “I play with the window open”.

Another Reddit user can’t imagine that ImstillaliveT98 will make a big entrance now: “He’s surely afraid of snipers when he’s out in the open”.

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Is Usain Bolt coming to FIFA 19? This is what EA says after his double pack

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The record sprinter Usain Bolt is now trying his hand as a professional footballer after his running career ended. In Australia, Bolt is looking to prove himself with the Central Coast Mariners. What are the chances for a FUT card in FIFA 19?

Since the end of his sprinting career in 2017, Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world, has been training with the professional footballers of the Central Coast Mariners, an Australian first league club. There, he hopes for a professional contract.

What are his prospects? Will he be seen in FIFA 19 soon? Recently, Bolt even scored twice for the first time. EA has now commented on the matter.

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Will Bolt be included in the next winter update?

What about a FUT card? Despite his double, the professional contract is not yet certain. It was also only a charity match. The 32-year-old may only have a chance for an appearance in FIFA 19 if he signs a contract. However, there is another option.

What are his chances of a contract? Bolt himself is confident that he has what it takes to be a professional. The season has not yet started, so we must wait to see how Bolt performs in league play.

If Usain Bolt receives a full contract, he will definitely get a FUT card in the next winter update. EA has also officially confirmed this to Fox Asia officially.

If Usain is signed by the Central Coast Mariners, he will automatically be included in the next winter update. And even if not, he could be included as a free agent.

However, if Bolt is only included as a free player, he would not receive a card for the FUT mode. He needs a club that is included in FIFA 19.

What do you think of his chances? Would you want such a FUT card?

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In the video, you can watch Bolt’s first goals for the Mariners.

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Is it all just a big PR stunt?

Does Bolt, who also trained with BVB and Schalke, have what it takes to be a professional footballer, or is this just a great PR stunt for him and the club?

This is what a former national player says: Markus Babbel, a former national player and UEFA Cup winner with Liverpool FC and Bayern Munich, doubts Bolt’s footballing abilities.

Babbel is now training in the Australian league himself. The Swiss newspaper Blick quoted him saying:

I have seen him play. With all due respect, that is definitely not enough in 100 years. As a PR stunt, it is sensational. The A-League receives a lot of attention from him. But honestly, I can’t take that seriously.

What about a contract? Kotaku speculates that Bolt has a good chance of a professional contract with the Mariners for this very reason. The club receives a lot of attention from this action and the opportunity to improve its finances.

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Bolt in FIFA 19 – what could that look like?

Speculation has been ongoing since Bolt began training with the Mariners. Fans hope that EA will immortalize the sprinter’s speed on a FUT card. In advance, there were even fake leaks claiming Bolt was already included in FIFA 19.

This is what Bolt’s stats might look like: Based on speculation, one should not expect much technically from a Bolt card. His passing stats are likely to be mediocre.

However, fans expect that Bolt would be among the fastest players in FIFA 19. Currently, PSG’s Kylian Mbappé and Aston Villa’s Adama Traoré are the fastest attackers with 96 pace.

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This is how fans imagine a possible FUT card of Usain Bolt

Although Bolt would no longer be a young attacking talent, his card would likely resonate with fans.

What do you think of his chances? Would you want such a FUT card?

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MyMMO asks: What is your longest playtime in an MMO?

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MMOs are known for being playable continuously over several years, with hours of gameplay often turning into days. Today we want to know from you what your longest playtime in an MMO or MMORPG was.

Always loyal to a game: It’s often seen in MMO communities: When players dedicate themselves to a game, it’s like a marriage.

Some players remain loyal to their games over long periods. This is especially the case with MMORPGs like WoW or Elder Scrolls Online: You create a character, invest a lot of effort into it  and don’t want to part with it.

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Players discover the perfect MMO where all game mechanics and gameplay elements feel just right.

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Players choose a battle royale game like Fortnite, like PUBG, or like CoD 4: Black Ops. They stick with these MMOs because everything else isn’t as cool anymore. They collect skins, build their account, and expand their skills.

In any case, one invests a lot of time in these games.

Rather try something new: However, there are also players who don’t want to commit to a single game. They prefer to hop between various MMOs. Some do it because they like variety and find a single game too monotonous over time. Others simply enjoy testing new games and gaining experience in different areas of the MMO genre.

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Irie says: I’m more of a person who focuses on one MMO. When I am in a game, I want to be able to play it well and that takes time.

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Over the eight years I’ve played Final Fantasy XIV, I’ve accumulated nearly 500 days of gameplay … Although some of that “might” also come from standing AFK.

And now it’s your turn: which MMO has captured and held you for a long time? Do you like to invest a lot of time in an MMO, or do you prefer to play many different games? Tell us!

 

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Deshalb veralbern Fans den neuen Vampir-Skin im Shop von Fortnite

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

Fortnite: Battle Royale brings you a new vampire skin in the shop today. However, the bloodsucker seems to cause more laughter than fright among many fans.

What is the deal with the new skin? Today, on October 19, 2018, a new skin appeared unexpectedly in the Fortnite shop that did not appear in the last leak. “Sanctum” is part of the “Circle of Night” set and is intended to be the male version of the vampire “Dusk” from the Battle Pass for Season 6.

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How much does the skin cost? Sanctum is available as an epic skin for 1,500 V-Bucks. That’s about 15 Euros. A cool cape comes included. If you like, you can also get the harvesting tool “Moonrise” for 1,200 V-Bucks (12 Euros) on the side.

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What does the skin look like? Sanctum is a pale young man in black leather clothes, a cape, and a mask that somewhat resembles that of the supervillain Bane from the Batman movie “The Dark Knight Rises.”

In fact, the skin is supposed to depict a nasty vampire, but many fans do not take the bloodsucker seriously.

Fans see more emo-drift than terrifying vampire lord

Vampire mocked: On Reddit, Sanctum has already caused a stir, though perhaps not quite as the developers intended. Many fans find the vampire unintentionally funny and do not hold back with biting and mocking comments.

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So many players immediately picture an emo teenager. “It’s not a phase, mom,” a user comments.

And others see the vampire as a reference to the former teenage band Tokio Hotel. Another user observes, “How is he going to bite someone with that mask on?”.

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New version of Drift? Quite a few players see Sanctum as an “angsty” teen goth version of Drift. Indeed, Sanctum shares many similarities with the carefree graffiti sprayer from Season 5.

Even the mask is similar to Drift’s. Was Drift turned into one of them by vampires at the end of Season 5?

The cape goes so well with my purple Omega!

Sanctum has fans too: However, it must be said fairly that many players also really like the skin. Just like the Gloom Skin Raven, the vampire outfit is well received by a certain group of players.

The cape is the highlight: Some buy Sanctum especially for the cool cape that should match wonderfully with the purple version of Omega from Season 4.

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What do you think of the outfit? Will you be getting the vampire or do you find it rather embarrassing?

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

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CoD Black Ops 4: How to Make the Most of the Double XP Weekend

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In addition to a comprehensive patch with numerous improvements, Treyarch has also announced the first double XP event for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 for the weekend. We will tell you how to make the most of it.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is only a week old, and players are already being treated to their first double XP weekend. For zombie fans, there will be double “Nebulium Plasma”. The developers announced this recently on Twitter.

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When exactly are double experience points available? The double XP weekend runs from 7:00 PM on October 19th to 7:00 PM on October 22nd, 2018, on all three platforms – PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

What is special about the double XP event in Black Ops 4?

Call of Duty veterans will find double XP a familiar term. For all newcomers, it’s quickly explained: As the name of the event suggests, during the weekend, players will be able to earn double experience points in all multiplayer modes.

Whether this also applies to the in-house battle royale mode Blackout remains to be seen.

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What do double experience points bring me in Black Ops 4?

It’s simple: the more experience points – that is, XP – you earn, the more you level up. And it’s worth it. Because leveling up in the traditional multiplayer of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 grants you numerous rewards that you can use later in the game. This includes perks, scorestreaks, or weapons.

Additionally, after reaching the maximum level of 55, you can unlock the prestige mode, an additional challenge in the progression system of Black Ops 4, allowing you to earn unique rewards. There are a total of 10 prestige levels you can work through – a double XP weekend is also excellent for this.

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What does double nebulium plasma bring me in the zombie mode of Black Ops 4?

In addition to double experience points, there is also double nebulium plasma in the zombie mode. But what is that?

The zombie mode in Black Ops 4 has a system that allows players to create buffs in the form of elixirs. Some of these are so powerful that they can turn the tide in a round that seemed lost.

However, making these elixirs requires time and a bit of luck. Because the rare ingredient, nebulium plasma, must be earned through gameplay. Now, there are double the amount available.

How can I make the best use of the double XP weekend in Black Ops 4?

No matter if you prefer zombies or the traditional multiplayer of Black Ops 4 – take advantage of the double XP time and play as much as you can.

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For zombie players: With nebulium plasma, you will be rewarded at the end of a zombie round. The more you complete, the greater your gain, which will be doubled for the duration of the event. Furthermore, the amount of this ingredient apparently also depends on how long your team survives. This aspect should also be considered for maximum yield.

For multiplayer fans: For the multiplayer part, you can use our guide, which shows you how to level up quickly and effectively in Black Ops 4. With the double amount of XP, leveling will accelerate even more. This way, players can chase both the max level of 55 and speed up their grind for the prestige ranks.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 preloading on PS4, Xbox One – All information

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The preload for Red Dead Redemption 2 has started. You can now start the download on Xbox One and PS4. We will show you how big the game is and how much storage space Red Dead Redemption 2 needs.

Are you looking forward to the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 on October 26? With the preload, you can already download the essential data of the game to be well-prepared for the launch.

Rockstar started the preload 7 days before release so that you have enough time to download the huge amount of data.

When did the preload start? The preload has been running since October 19 at 06:00 AM.

Preload for whom?

Red Dead Redemption 2 Special Edition

The preload can be started by those who have already pre-ordered Red Dead Redemption 2. If you are still unsure whether you should pre-order, we have an overview for you: What you should know before pre-ordering Red Dead Redemption 2

By pre-ordering, there is a cash bonus for GTA 5 Online and other interesting cosmetic items.

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How big is Red Dead Redemption 2? Storage space

In recent weeks, smaller pieces of information about the size of Red Dead Redemption 2 have come to light. Now Rockstar Games officially states how much storage space RDR 2 will require.

PS4 and Xbox One require different amounts of space: The size of the needed storage space depends on which platform you are playing on. It is also important whether you have a disc version or a digital version.

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Disc version: On the PS4, 99GB of storage is required for installation. On the Xbox One, it is 107GB of storage.

Digital version: On the PS4, 99GB of storage is also required for installation. Additionally, another 50GB is needed for the download. On the Xbox One, it remains at the mentioned 107GB of storage.

Help, I don’t have enough storage for Red Dead Redemption 2

The vast adventure with Arthur Morgan in the expansive open world of Red Dead Redemption 2 requires a lot of storage on your consoles. Those who already have Destiny 2, FIFA 19, and Black Ops 4 on their drives might be noticing space issues.

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Upgrading to an SSD reduces the loading times of your games while also providing more storage. For Destiny fans, we have already listed the best SSDs for PS4 and Xbox One. They also help with RDR 2.

What can you expect in the world of Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang? Everything about the release, features, and online mode of Red Dead Redemption 2 is available here.

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CoD Black Ops 4: Shroud kann es nicht fassen, wie doof er hier stirbt

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 2 minutes

The well-known Twitch streamer Shroud is among the top players in the Blackout mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. But even exceptional players are not machines and are not spared from embarrassing actions.

Since the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the exceptional player and former CS:GO pro Michael ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek has only played Blackout. In this short time, he has repeatedly demonstrated his impressive skills and has even earned the reputation of a human aim-bot. A short sample of his exceptional skills can be seen in this clip:

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But now it is clear – even Shroud is just a human.

No way a human aimbot – Even pros are just humans

What happened? Well, Shroud has impressively proven with a beginner’s mistake, followed by an embarrassing death, that even exceptional players like him are not robots or bots, but just ordinary humans who can also make embarrassing mistakes.

Because it was not another top player who cleverly took out the streamer with a powerful weapon or by using cool perks. He did not heroically fall in battle against overwhelming opposition either. Shroud fell victim to his own vehicle like a bloody beginner due to a moment of inattention.

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How did the vehicle kill him? As he sped through the terrain on his quad, Shroud spotted a group of players and immediately jumped off his vehicle to shoot at the opponents. What he completely neglected in his eagerness for easy kills was the fact that he was driving uphill with his quad when he jumped off.

After he managed to hit the first shots, he suddenly took unexplained damage and was pushed down the slope. Before he could even react, he had to his utter dismay embarrassingly realize that he was run over by his own quad as it rolled back down the hill after his jump.

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“Oh my God, are you kidding me? I’m thinking, what the heck is hitting me?! Did I really just die like that?” you can still hear Shroud saying.

So the next time you watch in awe with your mouth open as Shroud or any other top player seemingly accomplishes the impossible, just remember: they are also just ordinary humans who can make embarrassing mistakes and beginner mistakes too. And be more careful when jumping off a vehicle on a slope.

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WoW: Players have too little gold to play properly

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The gold earnings in World of Warcraft have been drastically reduced. Many players are going broke and have to give up some bonuses.

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Why is the community complaining? In the last expansions, there was at least a steady flow of gold without much effort. Whether through world quests or “table missions”, any player could earn a few thousand gold pieces per week without much effort. That was enough to at least finance the “WoW daily routine”. This is no longer the case.

Giving up on many things: More and more players are complaining that they can no longer obtain the necessary resources through “normal play” to buy basic items in the game.

  • Repair costs often rise to 700 or 800 gold coins, making “Mythic+” dungeons a new luxury for many players.
  • Others give up their bonus tokens, which also add up to 6,000 gold per week.
  • Reputation rewards, such as mounts or gear, are also shunned due to their cost.
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Twinks will have it a bit better soon – they no longer need to collect flight points.

Players want new sources of income: There should be easier income opportunities in Battle for Azeroth again. The table missions that grant gold should be buffed by at least 200% to make them worthwhile. Otherwise, they are just a waste of war resources for many – which many players also do not collect anymore since world quests no longer fulfill a purpose for them.

Currently, the gold quests grant between 75 and 225 gold pieces – too little and too rare, as many players find.

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A reduction in repair costs is desired: Many players wish that repair costs would simply be reduced to a fixed value of 50%. This would already relieve a great burden and the characters would no longer be starving.

Whether it becomes more bearable with Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance remains to be seen.

What is your opinion on the current gold earning in World of Warcraft? Is it too hard for casual players? Or is it good that gold is harder to earn again and that players have to save more often?

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Destiny 2: Bungie addresses the mysterious Grave Ship bug

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In the current “This Week at Bungie” blog, the developers have commented on the recent sightings of the Dreadnought in Destiny 2. However, the response may disappoint some fans.

What happened? Not only is the Festival of the Lost currently a topic of discussion around Destiny 2. Recently, a special animation of the loading screen has excited many Guardians.

Because players who are supposed to travel to Titan, see under certain circumstances the Saturn and Oryx’s Dreadnought from Destiny 1 during the approach animation.

What does the sighting mean? Fans have already crafted their own theories about what this phenomenon could mean. Some hoped that the Dreadnought would soon make its way into Destiny 2 – either as a PvE zone or as a PvP map. Now, Bungie has addressed the matter.

Dreadnought is incorrectly displayed in the game

This is what Bungie says about the matter: The developers’ statement is likely to dispel the hope of some fans for an imminent return of the Dreadnought. Because, as some have already suspected, it seems to be simply a bug.

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The studio has now stated that this animation consists of old remnants. These are now incorrectly displayed during the approach to Titan. Bungie emphasizes: This loading screen is not part of future content.

Is the return of the Dreadnought now ruled out? 

This is why fans believe in a return: A widely held fan theory is that Oryx’s Dreadnought could return as part of an upcoming DLC or the next expansion. Because there is a scene after the end of the base game of Destiny 2 that apparently serves as a sort of plan, indicating the order in which the Guardians will visit further locations in the game.

In this cutscene, the Light of the Traveler interacts with the following locations: Mercury, Mars, Reef, Saturn, and the Dreadnought, as well as a distant part of the solar system where mysterious ships lurk. The order of the locations has been maintained chronologically so far.

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The Guardians have already visited Mercury, Mars, and the Reef in the two DLCs and the Forsaken expansion. Next up would be Saturn and Oryx’s Dreadnought. Could this system now possibly be disrupted?

What should we make of Bungie’s statement?  In the announcement, Bungie explicitly refers to the loading sequence. This loading screen is not part of future content.

However, it does not mention that the Dreadnought or Saturn itself will not return. There may simply be a new animation.

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Fortnite: Here is the secret star from week 4 (S6), which is not one

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, secret stars and banners alternate every week in Season 6. Therefore, in Week 4, there is a banner again. You can find out where to find it here.

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The new Hunt Group Challenge: Season 6 features a meta challenge called “Hunt Group”. If you diligently complete your challenges every week, you will receive a new cover image that continues the story of Season 6.

Among others, the heroines Calamity and the brave Little Red Riding Hood appear. The latter was already seen in the cover image of Week 3 and makes another appearance in Week 4.

Here is where to find the secret banner

Where do I have to search? As always, a hint about the banner is hidden in the image. If you look closely, you will see a strange painting in the background. There you will see a llama with a banner on its back.

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Find the llama: The llama in the image is the giant llama you find northwest of Junk Junction on the map. It stands large on the coast. You can collect the banner when you go on the llama’s back and have previously unlocked the cover image of Week 4.

Is there a video as well? If you want to see the location of the banner in detail, you can watch the embedded YouTube video here. There, you will find out where to search in video form.

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What’s the deal with the 4th image?

The new image and the meta-plot: Unlike the cheerful road trip party from Season 5, Season 6 gets intense. After Calamity encountered scarecrows on her ranch and the poor llama rider was attacked by wolves, in Week 3, Little Red Riding Hood fought with werewolves.

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In Week 4, the battle between Little Red Riding Hood and the creatures of the night continues. With her trusty axe, she is on her way to the vampire “Darkness”‘s lair.

But while Little Red Riding Hood is desperately searching for the bloodsucker, Darkness is already hanging upside down behind her with a wicked grin.

It remains exciting how the story continues and how Calamity will fit in. The title heroine from Season 6 has been scarcely seen so far.

Here are the tasks from Week 4 of Season 6:

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Check out the Festival of the Lost in Destiny 2 on MeinMMO-Live

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This evening, on October 18th, there will be a live stream of the Festival of the Lost in our streaming channel MAX on Destiny 2.  

Nexxoss Gaming will take a closer look at the Festival of the Lost in Destiny 2 on MAX. What kind of rewards are there? What can the new activity Haunted Forest do? And what else does the Halloween event have in store for the Guardians? Join us here on MeinMMO-Live.

When does it start? Today, October 18, 2018, the streamer Nexxoss Gaming will guide you through the Festival of the Lost in Destiny 2 starting at 9:00 PM. The end of the stream is scheduled for approximately 11:00 PM.

How can I follow the stream live? The stream runs on our own streaming channel MAX. The channel is embedded for you below:

https://www.twitch.tv/monstersandexplosions

What is Max? MAX stands for Monsters & Explosions and is a community project of our live streaming channel by GameStar, GamePro, IGN/Nerdkultur, and MeinMMO.

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The Battle Bus in Fortnite now flies faster at fan request

Robert Albrecht Robert Albrecht Reading time 2 minutes

Players could hardly wait to jump from the Battle Bus in Fortnite: Battle Royale as soon as it reached land. That is likely to change now, as Epic has given the bus a speed boost.

What exactly does the Battle Bus do in Fortnite: Battle Royale? The bus flies over the map of Fortnite to bring players to their desired position. Until now, most players jumped off as soon as land was reached. This was because many found the Battle Bus too slow; they wanted immediate action and didn’t want to cruise over the map for too long.

Why is a slow Battle Bus a problem? When many players jump to nearby areas at the beginning, it leads to immediate conflict with significant casualties. Many players are consequently sent back to the lobby, thinning out the player base.

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A Redditor presents a solution: A post from Redditor Ringrar about this issue quickly gained significant attention and did not go unnoticed by Epic. His argument: While many players want to target areas far from the Battle Bus, it simply takes too long.

Players want to jump straight into the game, gather loot, and fight battles. This is not possible with a slow Battle Bus. The Redditor had a solution ready as well: Just make the bus faster!

Eric Williamson, Design Lead at Epic, noticed the post and replied simply, “Yeah, we might look into that.” Less than 24 hours later, Epic posted this tweet:

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Battle Bus now 25% faster: Not even a day later, Epic introduces a change in the game that significantly speeds up the Battle Bus. This should allow for the following:

  • Players reach the places they want to fly to faster without suffering a significant time disadvantage
  • The player base will spread more widely across the map, which benefits the midgame, as more players stay alive longer. A criticism that has been simmering in the community for months.
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Epic once again proves its closeness to the community. They have shown time and again that they respond promptly to the wishes and concerns of the community and implement corresponding patches into the game.

For several months, you can thank the bus driver of the Battle Bus with the press of a button. This is also necessary, after all, the poor guy has to put up with a horde of quirky skins and the same music all the time. Now you have one more reason to thank him!

What do you think of the change? Just right? Or unnecessary?

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