Ihr könnt eine Fallout 76 Edition für 115$ kaufen – ohne Spiel

Fallout 76 is getting a Platinum Edition. This includes many different goodies – only the game itself is not included.

Many Fallout fans are passionate collectors of various goodies from the Fallout universe. For these collectors, a Platinum Edition of Fallout 76 is now available.

But you should know beforehand: The game itself is not included. The Platinum Edition is more of an additional guide and meant for collectors.

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Platinum Edition with Guide to Fallout 76

These are the contents of the Platinum Edition of Fallout 76: The Platinum Edition includes some physical and digital goodies. Included are:

  • a collector’s case with logo and magnetic closure,
  • the Collector’s Edition Guide, in printed and digital version,
  • original concept maps with numbering,
  • a large double-sided poster
  • three small 64-page notebooks,
  • a postcard-
  • and a beer coaster set

When is the Platinum Edition released? It can already be pre-ordered; the official release is intended for December 14th. You will be able to download the digital guide at the official release of Fallout 76. This offers you interactive maps, all sorts of information about quests, crafting, and other contents from Fallout 76.

This is the price: In the USA, the Platinum Edition costs $115, while the German Amazon retailer lists the guide at around 80 euros in the books category.

You can also order this on the official Bethesda website.

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The Editions of Fallout 76

Fallout 76 has different versions that you can already pre-order. Not all are still available; the large Power Armor Edition sold out quite quickly.

What editions are available? 

  • Standard Edition: Includes the full version of the game
  • Tricentennial Edition: Includes various in-game bonuses and the full version of the game
  • Power Armor Edition: A wearable T-51 Power Armor helmet, a backpack, a map of the game world, 24 plastic game figures, special in-game items, and Fallout 76 in a steel box – Unfortunately, this is already sold out. 
  • Pre-orderers of all editions receive access to the Fallout 76 beta
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Ashes of Creation lockert NDA – Das gibt’s nun zu sehen

The MMORPG Ashes of Creation is currently still in an alpha phase. This is subject to an NDA, so very little gameplay has been seen so far. However, over the weekend, first players were allowed to start their livestream.

What was shown in the livestreams? For three hours, selected players were allowed to present Ashes of Creation to the world on Saturday. However, only the Battle Royale mode of the game was shown.

This will, unlike announced, also remain after the release. The developers announced this in a panel at PAX. However, the focus of the MMORPG continues to rest on other areas such as the open world and the sandbox system there.

The aim of this streaming session was primarily to test the server stability and performance in PvP. This is also generally what the first alpha phase is intended for.

Ashes of Creation PvP Combat artwork

Where can I find the recordings of the livestreams? In total, there were eight different livestreams that you could follow. All streamers made recordings available on their Twitch channels. We have summarized these for you below:

While they show about the same content, in our opinion, Grizzly Ben provides the most information alongside the gameplay. Additionally, there are no sections in his stream that were later muted by Twitch.

Ashes of Creation Swamp Screenshot

When does the entire NDA fall? So far, there is no specific date when the entire NDA for Ashes of Creation will be lifted. However, the developers announced on Twitter a new streaming session.

This is to be announced later this week and then released for all alpha testers. You can also continue to register on the official site to possibly participate in the alpha phase yourself.

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WoW: This ability should be avoided in “Mythic+” dungeons

A single ability can ruin the entire run in “Mythic+” dungeons of World of Warcraft, as multiple groups have painfully experienced.

Even nearly two months after the launch of Battle for Azeroth, annoying bugs still occur in World of Warcraft from time to time. Most of the time, they are not disturbing, but when they cost players a “Mythic+” run, it becomes very frustrating. Some Death Knights have now witnessed how quickly a single ability can ruin the whole dungeon.

What happened? In Atal’Dazar on the “Mythic+15” difficulty, a group was just about to engage the boss Priestess Alun’za when strange things happened during the boss fight. The tank, a Death Knight, was teleporting all over the dungeon multiple times in just a few seconds!

It’s no surprise that after a few moments, this caused the fight to fail and the time limit for the dungeon could no longer be achieved.

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What triggers the error? The cause of all this misery was an ability of the Death Knight, namely “Control Undead”. This spell takes control of an enemy undead for 5 minutes, causing it to fight for the Death Knight. However, during the fight, the spell expired, and the “Reanimated Honor Guard” broke free.

Instead of fighting against their former master, they instead ran back to their original spot in the dungeon – but without losing aggro and fully resetting.

Other Death Knights also have funny bugs – they can, for example, trap their ghoul in a stable!

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Why was the Death Knight teleported? Many enemies, especially bosses, have the ability in World of Warcraft to teleport a player directly in front of them if they find no way to reach them. Since both the Reanimated Honor Guard and Priestess Alun’za were engaged in the fight, they repeatedly teleported the tank back and forth in order to be able to attack them again.

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There has been no response from Blizzard yet. Therefore, it will likely be a while before this bug is fixed. Our advice is: Use “Control Undead” only with caution. Otherwise, it could ruin your run.

Have you also encountered this error? Or have you been spared so far?

With 5 Death Knights, the dungeon could have also been finished without a healer.

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Black Ops 4: Update changes player counts in Blackout

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 continues to experiment with player numbers in the Battle Royale mode Blackout. Significant adjustments are also being made to the traditional multiplayer.

How many players are there now in Blackout? So far, 88 players were possible in Solo and Duo modes, and 100 in Quad teams in the Battle Royale mode Blackout.

With the latest update, the developers at Treyarch have adjusted the player counts.

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Now the following distribution applies:

  • Solo: 88
  • Duo: 100
  • Quad: 88

Developers continue to experiment: The developers stated that they are still working on the settings of Blackout to provide the optimal experience for all players. With the new rules, 50 Duo teams and 22 Quad teams are now possible each round.

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Already in the beta there were times when 100-player playlists in Blackout were experimented with. It seems that Treyarch is not done experimenting with ideas.

Further adjustments to teams in the new patch

The new patch for Black Ops 4 has made further adjustments to team sizes. Now 6-player groups are possible in Team Deathmatch. Previously, 5 players were the maximum.

Further adjustments from the patch include:

  • The featured playlist in multiplayer is now Heist
  • A bug in calculating the victory round in Custom Search and Destroy has been fixed
  • Various bugs have been fixed, including many stability improvements for PC
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What do players say? Many fans are happy about the good support for the PC version and that Treyarch is releasing an update almost daily.

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However, some are also complaining about bad ping. Therefore, reducing the player count in Quad mode could possibly improve things.

Especially many players are asking for a better split-screen mode and a split-screen for PCs.

What do you think about the adjusted player counts in Blackout? Do you want more or fewer players on the map, or is it just right as it is now?

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Overwatch: Ana’s Highlights Tell a Mini-Story

Resourceful fans have found a hidden video in Overwatch. The hero in question has been in the game for a long time.

Hidden Easter Egg in Overwatch: Blizzard often plays with hidden content, known as Easter Eggs, in their games. One of these has now been discovered by resourceful fans with the hero Ana from Overwatch.

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Hidden Video in the Highlights

The clip consists of highlight intros: Ana now has 4 highlight intros, which you can view through the hero gallery. This works even if you do not own them.

If you play the intros in a specific order, they create a short video clip that seems to be connected. The order is:

  • “In the Crossfire”
  • “Target Acquired”
  • “Vigilant”
  • and “Sh!”

When viewed in this sequence, the clips form about a 13-second video in which Ana is first shot at, then positions herself, is surprised, and finally puts the attacker to sleep.

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How did people find this out? It is quite unlikely that someone stumbles upon something like this by accident. Highlight intros can only be seen at the end of a match, and only when you get the “Play of the Game”, meaning you have created a particularly memorable moment.

Reddit user MirrorMaster discovered the connection between the intros. In the related thread on reddit, a discussion followed. Users do not believe that the intros transition so smoothly by chance. The fact that they are so rarely seen is probably why not many people have discovered this connection yet.

One user also pointed out that Blizzard used the same sequence of intros in Ana’s reveal video. Only “In the Crossfire” is missing, which was implemented into the game only in early 2018.

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Are there more? Overwatch started with 21 heroes and Ana was the first new hero implemented in July 2016 (“Hero 22”). Therefore, her Easter Egg was discovered quite late.

Other Easter Eggs have already been found by the community much earlier:

It is therefore very likely that there are still more discoveries to be made in Overwatch.

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What about you? Have you found any Easter Eggs in Overwatch? What do you think might emerge?

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PS4 Update 6.02 is live – What’s in the new firmware?

The update 6.02 for the PS4 firmware is now live. Here are the patch notes and the download size for the new PS4 system update.

Sony has provided a new update for the PS4 today, on October 17th. So if you go online, a download is waiting for you – the system software update version 6.02.

How large is the PS4 update? The update is 447.4 MB in size.

Do I need to install the update? If you want to continue playing online, you will have to download and install the update 6.02. Because if you do not install the firmware update, you will not be able to connect to the PlayStation Network. The installation may take several minutes.

Did you know? Soon you will be able to change your name in the PSN

What’s included in the PS4 Update 6.02? – The Patch Notes

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The patch notes are very brief: It is merely stated that the update 6.02 improves the system performance of your PS4. New features are therefore in vain. No further information is included in the patch notes.

What about the malicious PSN messages on the PS4?

Was an acute problem on the PS4 overlooked? Some PS4 users wonder why the update does not address the problem with the malicious private messages that could cause the console to crash when viewing or even receiving the content on the PS4. After all, many PS4 players have struggled with this issue in recent days.

Sony gives the all-clear: Apparently, Sony has managed to resolve the issue elsewhere – even before the release of firmware update 6.02. As the company has officially announced, they have already successfully closed this security vulnerability. For all affected players, they also offer an official solution.

You can read more about it here: Sony closes security gap – the PS4 terror is now over

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Die fliegende Insel in Fortnite plant offenbar die nächste, irre Aktion

Fortnite: Battle Royale might soon receive a new event. Dataminers have found hints of bizarre occurrences with the island and the runes on the map.

What is happening with the island and the runes? The runes on the Fortnite map originated in Season 5 and were further activated by the floating island. Now they have small craters that bounce your characters around.

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And the island continues to hover over the map and transforms into a purple nightmare through the unholy power of the runes.

But what comes next? It seems that dataminers are trying to find out.

Will the runes soon explode around us?

What have the dataminers found? In the code of Patch 6.10, dataminers found hints of an upcoming event in the game. Accordingly, something will happen with the runes. There are text lines in the code that indicate five actions of the runes:

  • Open
  • Focus
  • Pulse
  • Radiate
  • Close

What does that mean? Possibly all the runes will activate when the island completes its journey. They might open up, radiate the island (or the purple cube still stuck underneath it) and then trigger something new.

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Everything is uncertain: Whether this will happen and what will then happen with the island is still unclear. A timeframe for when this event is supposed to start is also unknown. It may never happen. Epic has previously hidden assets for events in the code that have (so far) never occurred.

New sound files related to the island have appeared: In addition to the code lines of the runes, there are also new sound files associated with the island. Some of them sound quite dark and portentous.

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Map is changing again

Major changes on the map have remained absent with Patch 6.10 for now. However, something has happened in some places:

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WoW Guide: How to Quickly Get the Azure Water Strider

With a Water Strider, traveling in World of Warcraft is also very fast on water. We will tell you how to easily get the mount.

In World of Warcraft, there are plenty of mounts, but only a few can run on water at full speed. One of these mounts is the Azure Water Strider. This week (October 17 – 23), you can earn it particularly quickly. We will reveal how to do that.

WoW Water Strider Mount

Where can you find the Azure Water Strider? The Water Strider is a reputation reward from the faction “The Anglers” from Mists of Pandaria. To buy it for 5,000 gold, you need to have an exalted reputation. The Anglers are based in the Krasarang Wilds and live a quiet fishing life there.

Why is the Water Strider important? Kul Tiras and Zandalar are both islands with large bodies of water – whether rivers, lakes, or the surrounding sea – with a Water Strider, players save a lot of time while traveling and can explore the islands much faster.

WoW Mistweaver Xia Map
The Mistweaver is located right next to the old emperor.

How to get the Water Strider quickly? This week, the Timewalking: Mists of Pandaria event is happening again. This means you can exchange your Timewarped Badges with Mistweaver Xia for reputation rewards. You can find Mistweaver Xia on the Timeless Isle (see map).

Each reward from the Anglers costs 50 Timewarped Badges and grants 300 reputation. You get Timewarped Badges from Timewalking dungeons, which you can sign up for through the Dungeon Finder.

WoW Mistweaver Xia Anglers
The rewards are reputation in its purest form – it doesn’t get faster than this!

Having multiple characters is advantageous: It’s especially easy to farm reputation if you have multiple characters at a high level. Because with the first dungeon of each character, you receive a quest item that you can exchange for a whopping 500 Timewarped Badges. That alone is equivalent to 10 rewards from the Anglers!

Since you can send the rewards to other characters on your account, you can achieve the necessary reputation in just a few hours.

105 rewards for the mount: From “neutral” to “exalted”, you need exactly 105 rewards, which corresponds to 5250 Timewarped Badges. It’s important that after reaching the reputation level “respectful” (after 70 badges), you visit the Anglers and buy the “Great Angler’s Reward Badge”. This increases your reputation gain with this faction by 100%. Afterwards, you only need 35 more badges to reach exalted.

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Here you will find Nat Pagle, the reputation vendor who sells the mount.

Those who do not earn the reputation this way must laboriously grind it with daily quests and rare fishing drops. It’s hardly possible to get the Water Strider faster than now. So use this week, as the next opportunity won’t come for several months.

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CoD Black Ops 4: Blackout is absolutely awesome, but unfortunately not perfect

Our reader DevilRon1989 spent many hours over the weekend in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and wants to present what he likes less about Blackout, the Battle Royale mode, and what changes he wishes for.

How is Blackout so far? First of all, it must be said that Blackout is incredibly fun. What follows is clearly criticism at a high level, as Blackout gets a lot of things right: It looks good, plays fast, runs quite bug-free, and offers a lot of action without colorful llamas.

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Blackout is hard to measure against Fortnite, as Fortnite offers completely different content and gameplay mechanics. However, I can already say that Blackout clearly outshines PUBG for me. PUBG still struggles with bugs on PC, and we shouldn’t even talk about the Xbox version.

But what does Blackout do wrong in my opinion? Here is a list of some points of criticism.

1. Airdrops need better items

This is how the airdrops are in other Battle Royale games: What works particularly well in Fortnite and especially in PUBG are the airdrops. These are the supply drops that are dropped by plane over a random landing point on the map within the circle. In PUBG, you can find the best items in these crates.

  • Camouflage suits
  • One-hit snipers
  • Heavy machine guns

Many of the items are only available through the supply drops. Opening such a box feels great. This is how I come into possession of items that the opponent does not have.

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This is how the airdrops are in Blackout: At this point, Call of Duty fails a bit because the crates in Blackout do not contain exclusive items. While you can also find good items in them, such as a LVL 3 armor or weapons that are already fully equipped, these can also be found randomly in other places in the game.

If I’m unlucky, I might even find a weapon in this crate that I already have in my hands, and I’m only missing a stock for it. It’s not worth it to seek out such an airdrop just for this in my opinion. Especially not when you are already in the late game, and the deadly circle has become so small that an opposing player could be lurking around every corner.

In this regard, Blackout could have clearly looked to PUBG and offered exclusive content only for the airdrops.

2. Wingsuits reduce strategic planning

What happens after the jump? Like in other Battle Royale games, the player is also dropped from a flying vehicle here and must shortly thereafter decide where he wants to land. In Blackout, however, it does not matter what linear flight path the helicopters follow, as pretty much every point on the map can be reached after jumping.

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This is all well and good, as we know this approach from Fortnite as well. If someone wants to aim for a far-away landing spot here, he has to open his glider quickly and can cover a greater distance due to a significantly reduced speed.

What is the problem with the wingsuits? Unlike Fortnite, the player character in Blackout also has a wingsuit, which is cool, but also causes problems. It doesn’t matter where I jump out, as with a trick I can reach any landing spot at maximum speed.

To do this, one only needs to go into a free fall for a few seconds after jumping and then pull the control back up. The character receives a significant boost that lasts until the landing spot.

This fits well with Call of Duty’s fast play style, but it also robs the Battle Royale mode a bit of its tactical depth, as good timing when jumping plays only a minor role here.

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3. The zombies need more fine-tuning

How were the zombies implemented in Blackout? Unlike in PUBG or Fortnite, Blackout also features PVE enemies in the form of zombies. Where they are located is indicated by a blue light beam that rises into the sky.

There, the zombie curse must be broken by eliminating a relatively small number of undead to later obtain exclusive loot.

These are the problems with the zombies:

  • An extraordinarily large problem is the high health of the undead. It is not uncommon to need an entire magazine just to take down one zombie.
  • It’s noisy – incredibly noisy!

In Blackout, numerous buffs can be found that are not too rare. For example, a buff called “Paranoia” that significantly enhances the auditory perception of the character. With it, even distant sounds can be pinpointed quite accurately.

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So if you’re on a zombie hunt, the likelihood is very high that enemy players can hear your shots. In general, in Battle Royale: Every unnecessary movement, every unnecessary sound should be avoided!

Do the zombies make sense in Blackout? I can understand why Treyarch included these undead in the game. Call of Duty: Zombies has been very popular in recent years. Many customers buy an annual Call of Duty installment to enjoy the zombie mode with friends.

However, I believe that the zombies in Blackout currently serve little purpose. The exclusive weapons they can leave behind play almost no role in the Blackout meta.

For example, the light machine gun called “Zweihänder” is absolutely deadly at close range, but the zombie weapons cannot be modified. So I cannot attach any other sight to this weapon and must cope with the preset steel configuration as best as I can. However, that is not an easy task, as most fights take place at medium or long distances, and without a zoom sight, life becomes unnecessarily difficult.

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4. Shotguns are useless

What is the problem with shotguns? As in other games, there are also good and bad weapons in Blackout. However, there are also weapons found here that make absolutely no sense and you should definitely avoid. Currently, an entire category of weapons is affected: shotguns.

There are two in the game, the MOG-12 and the SG-12, and both are absolutely useless! Sure, if you have nothing else, feel free to pick them up, but I assure you that you’ll have a damn hard time in Blackout with them. As mentioned above, most fights take place at medium and long ranges, and in such situations, you can’t do any damage with these weapons.

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Even in close combat, it is better to use an SMG, as the fire rate allows for more forgiveness on missed shots compared to shotguns. Ideally, you should carry a combination of sniper or tactical rifles and assault rifles with you, such as the combo of “Koshka” and “Rampart-17”. This way, you’re definitely on the safe side.

5. The size of the map should be adjusted

Why isn’t the map big enough? This is really nitpicking at an extremely high level, but I still believe that the map in Blackout should be a few square kilometers larger. The game could also benefit from another one or two hotspots, as there aren’t really many of those in Blackout.

Furthermore, some places on the map are extremely close to each other, such as the lighthouse, the factory, and the harbor. These locations are all in the lower-left part of the map and are thus almost interconnected.

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The lighthouse is not particularly large and consequently doesn’t provide much loot. So, if the team lands at the lighthouse, you either have to cross the river and go past the harbor or walk a bit towards the factory. However, there’s a good chance that opponents are already waiting there who have received significantly more loot.

Conclusion

For me, Blackout is clearly the highlight of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4:

  • It’s fun
  • Can be played well with friends
  • So far runs quite smoothly
  • And also feels fresh.

The core structure of Blackout is there and is quite solid, but now the fine-tuning needs to follow. A lot in Blackout seems quite cool, but makes little sense after a few rounds, such as the useless shotguns. In my opinion, this needs clear improvement.

Nevertheless, I can recommend this game with a good conscience to any fan of Battle Royale – see you on the battlefield.

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Yesterday a new Exotic arrived in Destiny 2, but it is still a secret [Update]

With the update 2.0.4 for Destiny 2, not only did the Festival of the Lost start – apparently Bungie also introduced a new Exotic weapon with the patch. Fans are now speculating about which weapon it could be.

The Exotic is a new Power weapon that is still listed as unknown in the collection. There is currently no official information from Bungie. However, fans have their own theories already.

WARNING, the following text may contain story spoilers. Read on at your own risk.

UPDATE: There have been new developments regarding the Thunderlord. We have updated the article further down at the appropriate place.

Is the Thunderlord returning in the Festival of the Lost?

This is what fans suspect: The most widely spread theory at the moment is that this exotic weapon, which came into play with the update 2.0.4, is part of the Halloween event Festival of the Lost, which started on October 16 in Destiny 2.

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Bungie has already announced that a special quest will await at the end of these festivities, which involves solving a mysterious murder case surrounding the former Reef Cryptarch Master Ives. Fans now suspect that the secret weapon Exotic could be the reward at the end of this quest line.

Many Guardians are going a step further. They assume that this item could be the exotic heavy machine gun Thunderlord from Destiny 1.

What do fans base their theory on? Many fans are sure that the Thunderlord will return. Bungie itself teased the return of the heavy MGs with a short clip, in which the Thunderlord was most likely seen.

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Recently, there was also a series of alleged leaks on Reddit talking about the return of three popular exotic weapons. One of them claims that the Thunderlord will return during the Festival of the Lost – even though the MGs are officially not supposed to return until December.

The author of the leak has proven to be a reliable source multiple times in the past. Now many Guardians suspect that Bungie might introduce the Thunderlord as a sort of teaser for the heavy MGs in winter, to get fans excited early on.

UPDATE: The hints about the Thunderlord are becoming more numerous. A data miner has now found in the game files in-game icons for the exotic machine gun including two ornaments. He recently shared this on Reddit.

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Source: Ginsor on Reddit

Is the Thunderlord located at an old Destiny 1 location? The theory is even further pursued by some fans. Data miners have found in the new data added to the game with update 2.0.4, audio files from Amanda Holiday, which suggest that Guardians may have to go to the Cosmodrome on Earth at some point.

You can listen to the audio recordings in the following video – but beware, spoiler alert!

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Some now suspect that it might be possible to obtain the Thunderlord there since Bungie first presented this heavy MG to the public right there before the launch of Destiny 1. You can see the scene in the following video starting at 7:05.

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How plausible is this theory?  So far, all of these fans’ thoughts are pure speculation. None of this has been officially confirmed yet. And just because a new secret Exotic has appeared in the database and in the game, does not necessarily mean that it is actually the Thunderlord or that the weapon is linked to the Festival of the Lost.

But the theory sounds plausible, especially in light of the Reddit leak. The timing also fits and gives the leak further momentum – especially since it would not be the first time that the author was right. The fact that even seemingly incredible theories can ultimately turn out to be true was shown by the massive leak shortly before the Forsaken release.

But soon there should be final clarity on whether there is any truth to the rumors. Because the mysterious quest at the Festival of the Lost starts on October 30.

What do you think of this theory? Do you believe that the Thunderlord is waiting for Guardians at the end of the Halloween event?

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Nuclear experts criticize the portrayal of atomic bombs in Fallout 76

Nukes will play an important role in Fallout 76. This feature is part of the endgame and the main story. However, experts are now criticizing the nukes.

With the nukes, players can theoretically create tougher endgame areas with better loot and blow their neighbors up. Sounds like an interesting feature at first, but now it is criticized by experts in nuclear warfare. They are unhappy with the portrayal of nuclear destruction which serves only the players’ fun.

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Nukes should not be fun

What exactly is being criticized? According to several experts, Bethesda has gone too far with the portrayal of the nukes.

This includes Martin Pfeiffer, an upcoming lecturer at the University of New Mexico. He studies the way we talk about nuclear war. In his opinion, a nuclear war is not fun and would not sell well.

I have always been somewhat ambivalent towards Fallout. I would say that a focus on the aesthetics of nuclear wars, rather than on the costs that people have to pay, leads to a kind of “#NukePorn”…and to a post-nuclear fun wasteland. The line between satire and a nicely portrayed, fun post-apocalypse can become very thin.

Pfeiffer is therefore not generally against the depiction of nuclear warfare in video games. For him, however, the manner is crucial.

I think it’s difficult to allow nukes in a game that does not incorporate any meaning for it. This is problematic from various perspectives. It all revolves around context, form, and the audience.

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Tim Nichols, a professor at the US Navy Military College, describes himself as a Fallout fan. He also expressed critical views to Motherboard. For him and many other critics, the nukes in Fallout 76 destroy the core of the franchise.

ICBMs are no joke…They created the hellish world that players inhabit. Using them for laughs undermines the purpose of the game.

Furthermore, Nichols argues that Bethesda would harm its own franchise with this.

If you really want to criticize Bethesda, make them pay for turning one of the most educated and well-written franchises in gaming history into a means for teenage griefers to atomize each other.

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What the nukes are in Fallout 76

How do the nukes work in Fallout 76? In the game world, you will find several rocket silos. From these, the rockets can be launched and areas in the game world targeted. However, you will first need the codes to open them. These are scattered throughout the game world and heavily guarded.

Once you drop a nuke on an area, it becomes highly radiated and now hosts stronger creatures. This is intended to allow you to shape the endgame and acquire better loot.

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However, it has not been seen yet how it all works exactly. At a demo event, Bethesda let a nuke go off in front of a gathering of journalists, we already showed you a video of that.

It is certain that the nukes will also play a role in the story.

What do you think about the topic? Do you agree with the critics?

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Sony closes security gap – The PS4 terror is now over

Sony has reportedly fixed the nasty message glitch that has recently caused many PS4 consoles to crash. For all affected users, Sony also has an official solution ready.

For a few days, a malicious private message circulated that could cause the console to crash when viewing or even just receiving the content on the PS4. Sony has officially stated for the first time that they are aware of the problem and that this security vulnerability has already been closed.

A message could make your PS4 crash – Here’s what Sony says about the incident

What was the issue? These messages could cause a crash of the respective PS4 console due to their content – a combination of certain characters, letters, and numbers – by exploiting a vulnerability in the code. Some consoles could not be started afterwards – often only a factory reset helped to get the PS4 running again.

Here’s what Sony says: Sony has now given the all-clear. The problem has already been resolved.

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Players feared that their PS4 console might have been “bricked” – rendered worthless. However, the PS4 was merely sent into a kind of “crash loop” by the malicious text messages, from which it can be freed in less than 5 minutes. There have been no other statements from the company regarding this matter so far.

Are you affected? Here’s how to get your PS4 running again

For all affected users, Sony also has an official solution ready:

  • First, you need to delete the message using the mobile PlayStation Messages app
  • Then, make sure that your PS4 is completely turned off
  • Now, you need to start your PS4 in Safe Mode
  • Hold the power button on your PS4 until you hear two short beeps – about 7 seconds
  • Now connect a controller via USB cable to the PS4. Press the PS button to activate it
  • Finally, you need to select option 5, “Rebuild Database”
  • Once the process is complete, your PS4 should function normally according to Sony
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Guild Wars 2: New Halloween activity sounded great, now it frustrates many

The Halloween event 2018 in Guild Wars 2 has been running since Tuesday evening. However, after a short time, players have noticed a change that they do not like. The new beetle race disappoints across the board.

What is the problem with the new beetle race? The new activity “Race Track of the Mad King” takes place on a map that is convoluted. Additionally, there are small graves and hay bales in many spots. This results in players getting stuck with their new mount in Guild Wars 2.

The beetle specifically causes problems: sometimes you jump over one of the graves and catapult yourself to the other end of the map.

Adding to the difficulty, you need to achieve an extremely good time of under a minute for the new achievements, which requires a perfect run. The community is airing their frustration about this on Reddit .

Halloween GW2 race

What did the community wish for? The Guild Wars 2 community was hoping for a big, open race. The further the tracks and the larger the curves, the more fun the beetle would be.

The mount is synonymous with speed and the ability to drift. Both are only partially possible on the new map. Additionally, the community misses the competitive feeling in this race.

There are no head-to-head moments, as you get stuck too quickly and thus have no chance of catching up with the other players. You quickly lose sight of your rivals due to the winding terrain.

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How do I enter the new race? You can enter the new beetle race as usual through the maze or the door to the maze. There you will be directly asked if you want to proceed to the Race Track of the Mad King.

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Vampire MMO Shadow’s Kiss offers breasts for an extra charge

With Shadow’s Kiss, the developers aim to create an MMORPG for adults. Accordingly, there will also be content, such as naked vampires, available – if you pay for it.

Vampires are sensual and dangerous creatures, and this is precisely what the developers of the successfully funded MMORPG on Kickstarter Shadow’s Kiss want to convey with their game.

An MMORPG about vampires

What is Shadow’s Kiss? The dark MMO Shadow’s Kiss wants to be what the World of Darkness, planned by the EVE Online developers CCP Games, should have been. You act in a modern world where vampires reign and make the nights unsafe. You are also a vampire who has to cope with this life as an undead.

  • Many quests await you, guiding you through a story
  • You join forces with other players
  • Battles against dark creatures of the night are on the agenda

Eroticism plays a role

A sensual-sexual gaming experience: The development team states that vampires in their world are sensual beings, which is why eroticism plays a role. In terms of atmosphere, they are inspired by the series Game of Thrones and True Blood. Accordingly, there are adult content in Shadow’s Kiss. However, not everyone will see this.

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If you get the “Mature Content Pass” for $5 a month through Patreon, you will unlock corresponding content in the game. This includes:

  • Quests specifically for adults with erotic content
  • There will be naked vampires to see
  • It will be possible to seduce NPCs
  • You can engage in intimate relationships with key characters

How far along is the game? Currently, Shadow’s Kiss is still in the alpha phase. Not all content is available yet, and further adjustments are being made to the game systems. There are no dates for a beta or release yet.

To participate in the alpha, you must purchase access in the game’s store.

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These new raid bosses from Gen 4 are now in Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO there are new raid bosses from Generation 4. We will show you the boss list and which opponents are now in raids.

The arrival of Generation 4 is exciting for trainers in Pokémon GO. You can now find monsters from the Sinnoh region everywhere, waiting in eggs, in the wild, or in raids. We will show you here who you are currently fighting against in the raids of Pokémon GO.

New Raids after Gen 4 Release – Raid List

Since October 16, trainers in Pokémon GO can find the following raid bosses in various difficulty levels from 1-5.

Who is new? To celebrate the Sinnoh Pokémon, Niantic has added several of them as defenders in gyms. Among them is Sheinux, which you can catch in its shiny form with some luck. You can find the new monsters in Tier 1 raids. They should be no problem for a trainer alone.

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You can find the new Pokémon from Generation 4 in Tier 1 raids:

  • Zirpurze
  • Sheinux (can be Shiny)
  • Haspiror
  • Bidiza
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You can now find these bosses in Tier 2 raids:

  • Alola-Kokowei
  • Sniebel
  • Kirlia
  • Schlurp
  • Flunkifer

You can now find these bosses in Tier 3 raids:

  • Alola-Raichu
  • Machomei
  • Keifel
  • Porygon
  • Tangela

You can now find these bosses in Tier 4 raids:

  • Absol
  • Alola-Knogga
  • Stolloss
  • Despotar

You can now find these bosses in Tier 5 raids:

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What you should know about Generation 4

New Sinnoh monsters: Niantic released the first wave with Pokémon from Generation 4 on October 16. These monsters from Gen 4 have been confirmed so far.

Innocent players with ban warnings: Upon the release of the new monsters, many trainers received a cheat warning, claiming their innocence.

Problems with the catch screen: Some trainers get stuck on a white screen when they want to catch Pokémon.

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Do you want to miss no news about Generation 4 in Pokémon GO? Then regularly check our Facebook page for Pokémon GO.

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How do you like Battle for Azeroth so far?

We want to know how much you like the expansion World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth. Is it great? Or do you see it rather as a flop?

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About two months ago, World of Warcraft launched with Battle for Azeroth and everyday life has now settled in. The first raid Uldir has been open for quite a while and the mythic dungeon records are already being broken in double digits. Now everyone has had time to get a picture of the new feature on the war fronts to properly pound the Horde or Alliance.

While some players are excited about new features like war fronts, island expeditions, and new areas, others are bothered by the many small bugs that were present at launch.

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Even though most bugs have been ironed out by now, some, like the streamer Asmongold, still complain about numerous mechanics and systems of Battle for Azeroth that spoil the fun of the game. Other players criticize the story and the direction that Sylvanas has planned for the Horde – or that they are forced into specific roles.

But how much do you, our readers, actually like the expansion Battle for Azeroth? Are you completely satisfied and having a lot of fun with the latest installment of World of Warcraft? Are you slightly annoyed by mechanics or do you dislike the expansion so much that you have already canceled your subscription?

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If you want to elaborate on your opinion, please use the comments and actively participate in the discussion!

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Defiance 2050 will finally succeed with a major update

The launch of the online shooter Defiance 2050 did not go well. Players criticized the outdated gameplay, and Steam player numbers are decreasing steadily. Now, a big update is supposed to fix this.

Now, the extensive update “Trouble In Paradise” and the Crusader Pack have been released. This introduces a Halloween event and also a new class in the online shooter.

A much-needed update

This is what the “Trouble in Paradise” update brings: The update introduces, among other things, the Halloween event and new weapons.

  • Hulker Hell – The Halloween event brings new terrors to paradise. Your task is to defeat the Hulker Hell Major and Minor Arkhfalls to earn rewards until November 5.
  • Prototypes – New, rare, and powerful weapons will make their way into the game as loot.
  • Weapon skins – You can use new weapon skins to give your favorite weapons a special look.
Defiance 2050 Crusader Pack

What does the Crusader bring? The new class from the Crusader Pack fights with a two-handed hammer and utilizes a range of new abilities:

  • Hammer Time – You summon a hammer to take out enemies with raw force.
  • Lightning – You jump into the air to stun enemies caught at the impact point for 2 seconds.
  • Grit – Reduces damage when your vitality drops below 25%.
  • Vortex – You create a vortex that pulls enemies to your position, making them easy prey for your hammer.
  • Meteor Smash – You summon a meteor that crashes down on enemies and explodes upon impact, knocking monsters back with the explosion.
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The update would actually be good, but…

This is how the fans are reacting: For many players of Defiance 2050, this is an essential update. The online shooter has been heavily criticized since its launch for being outdated and having performance issues and bugs. Player numbers on Steam have been declining since release in July. Fans hope that the update can turn the trend around and that Defiance 2050 can finally show what it has to offer.

While the content of the update is generally well-received by players, numerous bugs have been introduced again. There have been frequent crashes since the update, and the perks of the classes are no longer saved in the loadout.

Player SeagullsSayHi in the official forum for example writes: “The state of the game is so disappointing. I was looking forward to finding as many prototypes as possible during the event.”

This statement essentially reflects the opinion of the community: The update would actually be good, but technical problems are once again ruining the fun of the game.

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The giant update for For Honor has arrived – Here’s how fans are reacting

Ubisoft has released the major expansion Marching Fire for the online action game For Honor and showcases a launch trailer. However, players are expressing a lot of criticism.

Marching Fire brings a number of changes to For Honor: including a new perk system, new heroes and game modes, and improved graphics. However, Ubisoft has apparently not made the players happy with these adjustments.

The trailer sets the stage for battles

What does the trailer show? The launch trailer is meant to entice you to play the new expansion Marching Fire. It primarily showcases the four new heroes of the Wu-Lin faction and, of course, spectacular battles.

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Many innovations

What does Marching Fire bring? The expansion is available as a free update for owners of the base game, but also as a paid expansion for 30 euros and includes accordingly different content.

  • The Wu-Lin faction with the new heroes Shaolin, Tiandi, Jiang Jun, Nuxia – these are immediately unlocked in the paid expansion and can later be unlocked as well.
  • The game mode “Storm” with siege battles is included in both the free and paid versions of Marching Fire.
  • A revision of the perk system is included in both the free update version and the expansion.
  • The Arcade mode with endless battles that you can play solo or cooperatively with a friend is only part of the expansion that you need to purchase.
  • Graphical improvements such as more detailed textures and a new lighting system are part of both versions of Marching Fire.
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Fans express criticism

How are fans reacting? Marching Fire is currently generating quite a bit of criticism. Both in the official forum and over Steam, there is intense discussion about the changes. A significant portion of the reviews on Steam has been negative since the release of the update.

  • One point of criticism is the perk system. Player Salthas writes in the official forum: “This is, in my opinion, the dumbest thing that has ever happened in this game. I had killer characters built, for which I spent a lot of steel. My sweat, my blood, and my tears flowed into my gear, and now everything has been replaced by a bad perk system?”
  • The arcade mode is described as “okay” but still has some bugs.
  • The new graphics are another point of criticism. The new textures and lighting supposedly strain the eyes more. Xythazar comments on Steam: “The new graphics are really poor, as if the gamma is set far too high!”
  • The storm mode is well-received, although it takes a lot of time to capture the castles. A Steam user named Egyptian Bagel comments: “Storm is great, but it takes about the time that a real war would take.”
  • The new heroes are generally well received, although some balancing still needs to be adjusted. For instance, Steam user ふわふわの死 writes: “Jiang is trash high HP. attacks faster than the Highlander. Ignores the entire stamina system by regenerating it when “standing still for a second and channeling inner strength.” He also runs faster than most other heroes!”

In general, the opinion is that Ubisoft still has quite a bit to adjust with Marching Fire. However, once that is done, the update or expansion could become really good.

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Pokémon GO: Error while catching – This is how you solve the AR+ problems

In Pokémon GO trainers are complaining about problems catching monsters. The AR+ mode is not working properly and only shows a white screen.

What is the problem? Several players have reported that catching Pokémon has been impossible since the new update. When they click on a Pokémon, a white screen appears along with a Pokéball at the bottom of the screen. However, a Pokémon is not visible. This is often related to the AR+ mode.

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In our Facebook group for Pokémon GO, the problem has been mentioned multiple times. Now we will show you how to solve it.

Allow camera access or turn off the camera?

A setting on your smartphone may resolve the issues with catching Pokémon. We will show you how this works.

  1. Open your settings
  2. Look for your app permissions
  3. Allow Pokémon GO to access your camera
  4. Restart Pokémon GO and click on a Pokémon
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If the above solution has not helped, then try the following:

  1. Continue to allow Pokémon GO to access your camera
  2. Download the “ARCore by Google” app from the Play Store
  3. Restart Pokémon GO
  4. Click on a Pokémon
  5. Toggle the AR+ mode on and off once

This should resolve your issues with catching Pokémon.

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How to turn off AR+ mode

Many trainers also report that they cannot deactivate the AR+ mode. Often, this problem is related to the aforementioned issue and leads to a white screen.

Solution from Niantic: Niantic explains on Twitter that you should ensure that you have the latest version of Pokémon GO installed. This is at least version 0.123.2.

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Community solution: Players from the community explain that the mentioned solution with access permissions works. Once Pokémon GO has access to your camera, the AR+ mode in Pokémon GO should be able to be deactivated.

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Spieler in Destiny 2 sagt Ciao zu einer Waffe, die penetrant nervte

Destiny 2 adds more weapons to the loot pool with Update 2.0.4, ending the reign of the Edge Transit. A player has created a special video in honor of the many, many drops of this weapon.

The power weapon Edge Transit has become a true running gag in the Destiny 2 community with the expansion Forsaken. The Edge Transit dropped way too often, causing players to complain and then make jokes about it. Now, as the reign of the weapon appears to come to an end, Reddit user iAmDragyn honors the Edge Transit with a very special video.

Everything in Destiny 2 is about the Edge Transit

What was the problem with the weapon? We have already reported multiple times that the weapon Edge Transit was dropped far too often in the weeks following the release of Forsaken. According to Bungie, there was indeed a bug that caused the Edge Transit to appear more frequently than other weapons.

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How will the problem be solved now? To put an end to the Edge Transit once and for all, more weapons were added to the loot pool with the Update 2.0.4 on October 16. “Through Fire and Flood,” “Zenobia D,” and “Slate Tearer-4fr” are supposed to increase weapon variety.

What is shown in the video? Player iAmDragyn wanted to honor the weapon “for all of his past Edge Transit drops” and has also given it a great “farewell tribute.” He likely speaks from the heart of all players who felt in recent weeks that the Edge Transit was slowly taking over the game.

The community is responding positively. Some viewers are already considering the video as Movie of the Week and have advised iAmDragyn to submit it for the weekly competition at Bungie.

By the way: Along with Update 2.0.4, the two events Festival of the Lost and the October Iron Banner are coming to the game.

The featured image on the homepage comes from the Reddit post by iAmDragyn.

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