In Fortnite: Battle Royale should have excited players with the new Halloween mode “Fortnitemares”. However, instead there were issues with matchmaking and player search. Therefore, the new mode is already gone. What happens now?
New mode is no longer available: Those who were looking forward to a few rounds in the new PvE&PvP mode “Fortnitemares” in Fortnite will have to make do with the regular game modes. Because Epic has removed the new mode just a few hours after its introduction.
Servers completely overloaded: The reason for this drastic measure is likely the problems with matchmaking, player search, and the waiting list. It seems overwhelmed by the influx of players, causing wait times of 15 minutes or more and forcing the servers to their knees.
Therefore, the new mode had to be turned off while the developers take a closer look at the issue.
This is the status of the disruptions and maintenance on player search
What is the status of the bug fix? Currently, the developers have been able to identify the bug in matchmaking and player search. This is already an important first step. At 14:45 our time, they began to address the issue.
Update 2: The maintenance is complete and player search seems to be working again in all modes of Fortnitemares.
Update 1: At least the squad mode of Fortnitemares seems to be still functioning. The solo and duo modes, however, are still offline.
When can I play again? Unfortunately, Epic has not said how long the maintenance on the new mode will take. However, they will immediately provide an update on Twitter and on the Epic Server Status page when there is any news on the matter. Until then, you can at least still play the 4-player mode of Fortnitemares or try out the other game modes.
We will also inform you here if we have news from the development about the issues in Fortnite.
The action strategy game Conqueror’s Blade will soon start a new round of “stress tests.” Find out what is included, how long the tests will last, and how you can participate.
What is Conqueror’s Blade? Imagine a mix of the action gameplay of For Honor and the strategy mode of a Total War game. Then you have a rough idea of what Conqueror’s Blade is supposed to be. You directly lead your troops into the fray during battle and deal significant damage.
Between battles, you plan your campaigns on a large map and establish alliances and trade relationships with other players.
Everything about the new stress tests of Conqueror’s Blade
What are the contents of the new test? The so-called stress tests for Conqueror’s Blade include the diplomacy and trade functions, which will be gradually added. You can operate on a map, conquer territories, and form alliances with other players.
When does the test start and how long does it last? You can participate in the tests from November 2 to 4, 2018.
How can I participate? You still need a founder’s pack or a valid beta key to participate in the stress tests. So if you were able to join the first tests, you can do so again now.
https://youtu.be/ZEOZM3Ljlyo
How does Conqueror’s Blade play? If you want to know whether it is fun, you can read it here in our preview report from Gamescom 2018:
Jeff Kaplan has announced a new feature for Overwatch that will be released even before BlizzCon. This feature will please both eSports fans and help ambitious players.
Viewer Mode for Overwatch is coming: In the latest developer update of Overwatch, Overwatch head Jeff Kaplan introduced the “Overwatch World Cup Viewer”. The new feature will be a kind of professional viewing mode.
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More control when watching matches: With the “Overwatch World Cup Viewer”, you can follow all matches of the Overwatch World Cup live. You have various options for viewing:
First-person camera perspective
Third-person camera perspective
Bird’s-eye view with player icons and details
The details in the bird’s-eye view include things like ultimate status or health points. The various settings of the viewer mode correspond to those professional analysts and casters use for eSports events such as the Overwatch League.
In the Overwatch League, something similar was already attempted with the “All Access Pass”. With this, you have access to the “Command Center”, where you can view different perspectives. The Viewer Mode is intended to enhance this experience.
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Replays are also possible: In addition to being able to watch games live, all matches of the semifinals and finals can also be viewed later as replays.
You can even set different speeds in the replays or make time jumps. This allows you to take a closer look at special situations in the game and see how the professionals master them.
The mode will come before BlizzCon: According to Kaplan, the Viewer Mode for Overwatch will go into beta testing before the BlizzCon. However, this is only possible for PC players, as the Battle.net client is required.
Once the test is completed, the team plans to further develop the mode for all platforms and for all game modes. You will then also be able to watch your own matches.
What is this mode useful for?
If you are not exactly eSports fans and want to see every match in detail, the Overwatch World Cup Viewer will still help you. With the replay feature, you can learn the tricks of the professionals.
However, it is especially useful when you watch your own games afterward. Watching and analyzing past matches is a common practice in other games like Heroes of the Storm.
You can take a close look through various perspectives and speeds at where you made mistakes or played particularly well. Professionals use this to improve, but it works for every player.
The Viewer Mode makes these things more accessible. With the new feature, you can also watch special moments more frequently. Like Genji, who eliminates an entire team with the help of the opposing Torbjörn .
Next week, Hello Games will release the next major update for the space online game No Man’s Sky.
This time it will be a bit darker. The update “The Abyss” aims to address the sinister aspects of traveling through space – which fits well with Halloween.
A Dark Update is Coming
What “The Abyss” offers: The Abyss is a substantial update that goes beyond the weekly developer patches. As is often the case with major updates to No Man’s Sky, Hello Games is still holding back on the exact content details.
The update is expected to focus on the more “unsettling” things that come with exploring space
The theme will fit well with Halloween next week
Players speculate that it could be about the “Biological Horrors” that appear when attacking a “Whispering Egg”
When will the update be released? The Abyss will be released next week. However, Hello Games has not specified an exact date yet. Presumably, the free update will be released simultaneously for all versions of the game, PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
No Man’s Sky Keeps Getting Better
How No Man’s Sky has changed: The space online game launched in the summer of 2016 and disappointed many players. They had envisioned something different based on the previews. However, many updates introduced numerous improvements, making No Man’s Sky increasingly popular.
The biggest Update NEXT was released on July 24 and introduced exactly what players had been wishing for: “Real” multiplayer, where you can truly interact with other players
The Pilgrim motorcycle was integrated as a new vehicle
Exploration leaderboards for the Galactic Atlas, enabling the community to track progress among factions
These are just a few of the recent changes to the game.
How Fans Are Reacting: Fans are excited and eagerly anticipating what The Abyss will bring.
RendCycle writes on Steam: “With all these free updates, Hello Games prove that they remain true to their words when they said that NMS is a passion project.”
Devil Echo Zefir says: “OMG this looks so amazing!”
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Our favorite big guy in Overwatch is getting buffed. Roadhog’s hook will finally be a deadly threat to many heroes again. This is revealed by the new patch notes from the PTR on October 24.
A new patch has been deployed on the PTR of Overwatch and brings a variety of balancing changes. The most significant adjustments are for Roadhog, who has fallen somewhat out of favor with players.
The buffs should ensure that he becomes more popular again and can eliminate targets more consistently and effectively. At the same time, there are also improvements for Reaper’s self-healing, Mercy’s Valkyrie, and Symmetra’s damage output.
The PTR Patch Notes from October 24, 2018
General
The jump height of all heroes is now consistent.
Mercy
Valkyrie
The cost has been reduced by 15%.
The healing per second has been increased from 50 to 60.
Reaper
Shotguns
The randomness of the spread has been reduced by 50%.
Passive Ability
Life steal has been increased from 20% to 30% of damage dealt.
Roadhog
Chain Hook
The delay before a target is pulled by the hook has been reduced from 0.5 seconds to 0.3 seconds.
The movement (momentum) of the victim is now drastically reduced.
The cooldown starts immediately and not only after the target has been pulled.
Shotgun
The randomness of the spread has been reduced by 50% (both firing modes).
Meat Grinder
The maximum recoil speed has been increased by 25%, from 8 meters to 10 meters per second.
The weapon’s own recoil (the automatic “pulling upwards”) has been reduced by 25%.
Symmetra
Photon Projector
The beam of the primary fire charges 20% faster.
What the developers aim to achieve: All four buffed heroes have been in discussion for several weeks or months. Particularly, Roadhog should now become more prominent again and his hook more reliable. The use of the hook often felt like a gamble – that is now over.
Currently, the patch is still on the PTR. It will likely take a while until it goes to the live version. However, the test of the new spectator mode, which is supposed to appear before BlizzCon, is likely to come first.
What do you think of the changes? Is it good that Roadhog is getting buffed? Did Reaper need more self-healing? Is Symmetra now too strong? Let us know in the comments!
Soon, it should be possible for PSN users to finally change their online name. In this context, Sony is currently inviting participation in the PlayStation Network Online ID Change Preview. At the same time, however, potential test candidates are warned about possible side effects.
The first emails with invitations to test the long-awaited name change for the PlayStation Network have been sent out. This is now being reported by some PlayStation users on the discussion platform ResetEra. The closed test of the feature is part of the System Software 6.10 Preview for the PS4.
Sony warns testers: Name change side effects
If you are among the few lucky ones who are invited to participate in the preview, you need to be careful.
Therefore, participants should read the fine print: As much as some players are looking forward to the feature, the fine print in the invitations warns testers about some concerning side effects. These could result in a name change during the preview.
What could happen? If the PlayStation Network Online ID is changed, it may well happen that some games on the PS3, PS4, and PS Vita do not support this change. Some game developers have already warned about this. Due to technical reasons, it could be a time-consuming process to retroactively adjust old multiplayer titles.
For testers, this apparently means concretely that they may lose access to certain content. This includes already purchased content such as in-game currency, add-ons, or DLCs. Additionally, save data, leaderboard placements, and trophy progress may be lost. It could also happen that parts of games or apps do not function properly and the old PSN ID is still displayed.
While these are only potential consequences that will not necessarily occur, testers should be aware of what consequences they may have to anticipate.
Can the change be reversed during the test? Yes, it is possible. But beware: During the test phase, this can only be done once per account. Moreover, you can only successfully restore your old name if it does not violate the current terms of use of the PlayStation Network.
After the feature is introduced, it will be possible to change your name as often as you like. The first change is free, but thereafter, a fee will apply for each additional change.
The first testers report: ResetEra user Araya Soren claims he changed his name hours ago but has been able to keep all purchases so far. He only lost leaderboard progress in The Last of Us Remastered.
Back to the beginning is the motto of some MMORPGs nowadays. More and more online role-playing games that have been running for many years set up special classic servers that take players back to the start. This is also true in The Lord of the Rings Online.
Jumping into an MMORPG that has been running for over ten years like LotRO is not easy. It’s easier if there is a server that offers a fresh start. Whatever you call it, whether “Classic” server, “Old”, or Legacy server: It’s one of the MMORPG trends of 2018.
LotRO gets a special server
Classic is good: Many MMORPGs offer servers that allow players to start over. These include:
This allows veterans to return to the origin of “their” MMORPG and newcomers to get a good start. Some MMORPGs then offer that the “Classic server” gradually evolves and receives new expansions. This is referred to as a “Progress server.”
LotRO is in on it too: Now the development studio Standing Stone Games has announced that it will launch a “Legendary” server for the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online. This will offer the following:
It is a “Progression server” where content is gradually unlocked
Players start all over again, just as they did at the release of the MMO
It is a kind of VIP server that is only accessible to subscribers
Many content is initially unavailable, such as legendary weapons or PvMP battles. These will be integrated with updates and addons
You do not have to buy the addons again. They will simply be unlocked automatically when the server reaches the corresponding content timing
It is a global server where everyone plays together
The Legendary server is not a typical “Vanilla” server, as newer classes and races will already be available and it will include all bug fixes
What are the reasons for these “special” servers? There are many reasons why a classic server makes sense:
An MMORPG changes over the years with updates and new content. Many players miss the experience from the beginning
Newcomers find it hard to establish themselves on established servers where veterans have been playing for years
New players get the chance to experience the MMORPG as those who have been there since the start did
You do not feel overwhelmed by the amount of content that has accumulated over the years since it is unlocked gradually
What’s next for LotRO? The developers explain that the launch of the Legendary server will not affect the ongoing development of the regular version. The team is already busy working on new updates.
When will the Legendary server launch? A specific date has not yet been announced. However, it is expected to happen in the fall of 2018.
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We will now show you which tasks you need to complete to encounter Kryppuk.
A spooky message – Chapter 1
Catch 10 ghost-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Zwirrlicht
Make 8 great throws
Reward: 1080 XP
Use 108 berries while catching Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Schlurp
Reward for completing the chapter: 10x PokéBall, 1080 Stardust, 8x Silver Pinap Berry
A spooky message – Chapter 2
Catch 10 dark-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Traunfugil
Spin 8 PokéStops that you haven’t spun yet
Reward: 1080 XP
Catch 108 Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Kryppuk
Reward for completing the chapter: 10x PokéBall, 1080 Stardust, 8x Silver Pinap Berry
Tip: You will already get Kryppuk in this chapter. You do not need to complete the other quests. It is enough if you catch 108 Pokémon. You just have to complete the other quests to get to the last chapter.
A spooky message – Chapter 3
Catch Kryppuk
Reward for completing the chapter: 10x Kryppuk Candy, 8x Kryppuk Candies, 1080 Stardust
Why the 108? Many players are now wondering why the quests keep revolving around the number 108. This is related to Kryppuk. The ghost Pokémon is said to be made up of 108 different ghosts, from which Kryppuk was formed.
Just in time for the Free-To-Play release of Bless Online, the first players have given reviews on Steam. What do players think about the release version of Bless Online?
Bless Online launched yesterday on Steam, after 5 months in Early Access. Players have been actively writing reviews. We would like to highlight some of them.
Some players simply praise Bless Online as a good game. While there are still some bugs here and there, they do not detract from the overall experience.
The game does not look up-to-date anymore and the hybrid combat system is not fun.
The game still has performance issues. When players enter a new area, the FPS drops significantly.
Bless Online is often compared to games like Tera and Black Desert. However, these games offer a better combat system.
Players pity those who purchased access to the online game at the start of Early Access for real money, as Bless is now free-to-play. One player writes: “I feel sorry for all the players who bought access to Early Access.”
Mixed Reviews on Steam
Overall, the reviews paint a rather negative picture of Bless Online. The performance issues persist even 5 months after the start of Early Access. A total of 66 players left a review at the release. Of those, only 12 are positive, while 54 players give the game a thumbs down.
Bless is “mixed” on Steam: The game’s rating has not significantly changed with the official release. One day before the release, 56% of players rated Bless negatively, and 57% of players give the game a thumbs down at release.
Player numbers rise: Despite the mixed reviews on Steam, several thousand players have taken a look at Bless Online. At the release of the game, the number of daily players has multiplied from approximately 300 to over 3,300 according to the SteamDB website.
Even on the second day, it seems many players are logging in again. The player numbers are around 2,300 at 11 AM and are continuing to rise.
Is it Worth Taking a Look at Bless Online?
If you want to play Bless Online after the switch to Free-To-Play, you should definitely make changes to the .Ini files. These provide for a performance improvement in Bless.
Bless has “problem areas”: The MMO is still not perfect even after the launch. There are still some issues that players criticize in their reviews on Steam. However, if you can cope with the suboptimal performance and the somewhat outdated graphics, you can have fun in Bless Online.
Island expeditions will be even more rewarding in Patch 8.1 of World of Warcraft. You can farm a mount specifically!
With Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance, many wishes of World of Warcraft players are coming true. One of them involves island expeditions and the seafarer’s doubloons. It seems there will soon be a mount for that.
The Saltwater Seahorse – currently costs 500 doubloons on the PTR.
What kind of mount will there be? The mount is the “Saltwater Seahorse.” The seahorse will likely only be usable underwater, like all the other seahorses in the game.
How much does the seahorse cost? The current price is 500 seafarer’s doubloons. That sounds like a hefty price but is relatively easy to reach if you don’t spend the doubloons immediately. However, for those who can’t find anything enjoyable about island expeditions, it will likely be a tough task.
You will be able to purchase the creature from a new vendor in Boralus or Dazar’Alor.
Please keep in mind that the amount of necessary seafarer’s doubloons may still change, as Patch 8.1 is still on the PTR.
More rewards for doubloons: Besides the seahorse, there are more rewards available for purchase. For example, there is a “Hand Anchor,” a toy that allows you to use an anchor as a weapon, and also a “Cranky Crab” – a crab that your battle pet can ride on.
What are seafarer’s doubloons? Seafarer’s doubloons are a currency that can be earned from island expeditions. You sometimes receive them after completing an island in a reward bag. Alternatively, they can also be found lying around on the islands and can be picked up directly by players.
Other mounts are dependent on luck.
What do seafarer’s doubloons bring? So far, seafarer’s doubloons only have one single use in the game. They can be traded with a weekly changing vendor who stands in the starting area (the ship) of each island expedition. Here, various buff spells or other useful effects are available to make the island expeditions easier. Aside from that, the doubloons currently have no other use. The seahorse will change that with Patch 8.1.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the big Halloween event has finally arrived. The cube on the island has exploded, and zombies are emerging from its fragments. They need to be killed just like your fellow players.
Are there now zombies in Fortnite: Battle Royale? Indeed. The creepy undead are now roaming the Battle Royale mode, after the cube matter has burst on the floating island and fragments have spread all over the map.
From these chunks, the so-called “Monsters” spawn, reminiscent of the husks from the regular Fortnite PvE mode Save the World. The theory that everything in Battle Royale is just a sequel to the main story now seems extremely likely.
New game mode for Halloween: The zombies will only bother you in the new game mode “Fortnitemares: Nightmares.” The mode for the Halloween event is likely to continue until November 26 and offers zombies in addition to the usual Battle Royale fun. So, you kill the undead just like your fellow players.
This is how the zombie game mode works in Fortnite
PvE meets PvP: As mentioned, you are now no longer alone with your fellow players on the map. From the fragments of the cube, the monsters emerge, appearing in various sizes.
Large fragments spawn big creatures. You can find them in the cursed areas.
Small fragments spawn smaller enemies. They can appear anywhere on the map.
Firearms
What do you gain by killing the zombies? The undead are not only annoying, they also leave behind great loot and create more action. This leads to wild chaotic fights when players confront a horde of monsters and are then caught in the crossfire by other players.
New weapons against monsters: Only in the Nightmares mode, there’s the new weapon “Monster Hunter.” This is essentially the already known crossbow that has not been in the game until now. It has been reworked and now deals four times the damage against the monsters.
New outfit for monster hunting: In the shop, there is the new outfit “Deadfire”. This is the male counterpart to the Season 6 title character Calamity and represents a male cowboy. Together with the corresponding back bling and the axe, this set is reactive. The more kills you make with it and the longer you survive, the more its appearance changes to that of an undead ghost cowboy.
Regular new challenges: To keep the new mode exciting until the end, Epic is planning to regularly introduce new challenges. This way, you can unlock even more cosmetic items. The first challenges are:
Destroy cube monsters
Deal damage to cube monsters with assault rifles or pistols
How does it all play out? The new mode promises a lot of fun and plenty of chaos. As soon as we can look at it in peace, we will provide you with a play report along with an assessment here.
At any rate, everything sounds good and it seems that the eternal wait for the cube and its bizarre activities has finally paid off:
The sale of Trion Worlds to Gamigo has panicked the fans of the games. There is already a heated discussion in the official forum of the MMORPG ArcheAge as the purchase is already having an impact on the title.
This is how the ArcheAge fans are reacting to the purchase of Trion Worlds by Gamigo: Initially, the community did not want to accept it and kept asking for an official statement. Panic erupted in the forum when Trion’s Director of Community Relations Linda “Brasse” Carlson finally confirmed that it is true: Trion Worlds has been sold to Gamigo.
Subsequently, the players expressed their concerns, as Gamigo does not enjoy the best reputation among many, and it also became known that almost all of Trion’s 200 employees, except for 25, had to leave. At least that was reported by Gamastura, citing anonymous sources.
TheOuroborus sarcastically explains in the official forum: “No reason to panic, everything is wonderful in the world! Whatever comes out of this, it certainly won’t be good news for the players.”
mulan states: “This is the end of ArcheAge. It’s sad, but all good things must come to an end…”
What does “Assignment for the Benefit of the Creditors” mean? In the official press release from Gamigo, it is stated that Trion Worlds was bought as “Assignment for the Benefit of the Creditors.” Gamigo is therefore only purchasing the assets it wants to continue working with to generate profit.
This, of course, worries many players. Profit is now the priority.
This raises the question for some players of why a company would buy another studio that has interesting online games, but then does not retain the majority of the staff to continue operating those games as before.
hinji writes on Reddit: “This is Gamigo. They buy ‘dying’ companies, fire most of the staff, and let the company continue with a skeleton crew (which can positively affect cash flow). Then they milk every drop out of the games.”
Bloodthurst states on Gamestar: “My God, this is opaque. I wanted to know why you buy a developer if you plan to lay off (almost) the entire staff. So I did a little research and now I understand a lot clearer. Gamigo is actually not Gamigo anymore, but a financial investor, which essentially means ‘locust.’ Gamigo was originally acquired by Samarion S.E., which in turn was bought by ‘solidare real estate holding.’ After the purchase, they renamed themselves to ‘Blockescence PLC.’ And when I googled their ISIN, it also mentioned that it was not Gamigo that bought Trion, but Blockescence.”
Andromeda Deluxe writes in the official forum: “Basically, Gamigo has taken over every old game that has gone under at its original studio and is now running it. However, the games are now in a kind of ‘limbo,’ although all data such as player accounts and logins are still present.”
ArcheAge fans fear the worst…
Why are ArcheAge fans particularly afraid? ArcheAge was supposed to receive the big update 5.0 on today’s October 24, which introduces a lot of new content. Many were looking forward to this.
There were fears that this update would now be delayed. And the fears were justified. Additionally, players are wondering how the Korean development studio of ArcheAge, XLGames, will cope with Gamigo and how this cooperation will unfold.
The purchase of Trion Worlds shows initial effects: As stated in the official forum, the major update 5.0 “Relics of Hiram” had to be postponed indefinitely. The purchase of Trion Worlds by Gamigo was cited as the reason, which brought about some changes. The team is now initially focused on keeping the servers running.
One will have to wait and see how the games ArcheAge,
What’s new? A data miner has now found game data of PUBG to recreate the map. With the camera, he flies to the most interesting points of the map and shows them in the video.
Dihor Otok (Vikendi) – The winter map in PUBG
What is shown? The tour of the map starts high in the north and then works its way across the cool playing field.
Cosmodrome: The cosmodrome shows an abandoned space base. It also includes a rocket and a launch device.
Frozen River: Just nearby, there is a frozen river stretching across parts of the map. At its end in the north, it flows into the sea.
A mysterious castle: About in the middle of the map, on a small island, stands a castle. This is the next point in the data miner’s video tour after the frozen river. There you will find destroyed castle walls and towers. Behind the walls, there are many rooms that invite close-range duels.
Cement Factory: Players will likely find more open field at the cement factory. The grey block is surrounded by many towers and conveyor belts.
Frozen Lake: Around the frozen lake, there are houses. Good opportunities for snipers to shoot players sliding over the ice surface.
Many Villages: Apart from these special places, smaller villages can be found all over the map for hiding and looting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJQPpDOt71w
The data miner states that this recreation of the map is probably not 100% accurate. By release, the map will likely still change.
After the downgrade allegations regarding the server tick rate compared to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta, Treyarch promised to improve the network performance of the game. An update has now brought initial steps. The black market is also expected to run better after the patch.
As the studio stated on Reddit, they have already begun working on network performance and improving the quality of the online experience as part of the Black Ops 4 update from October 23. Previously, fans had stormed the barricades as the server performance in the game appeared to be worse than in the beta.
Improvements to the Network of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – Tick Rate Increased
What the developers of Black Ops 4 say on Reddit: The first phase of the planned adjustments to the network has already been implemented at targeted locations.
Now, they will cautiously monitor the overall performance to ensure that these updates work as intended. Only then will they begin the next update phase.
Treyarch emphasizes that it is important that these updates are delivered cautiously and in small increments, as changes to the network infrastructure can have both positive and negative consequences. The impact of each update must therefore be closely monitored.
The stability and performance of Black Ops 4 is the highest priority for the developers, and they are continuously working to improve performance.
What has actually changed? As reported by the site CharlieIntel and some users on Reddit, measurements after the update have shown that the server tick rate in Black Ops 4 has apparently been increased from 20Hz to 30Hz.
What comes next? As Treyarch has already announced, there will be further updates and work on the network of Black Ops 4 over the next 2 weeks. This aims to further enhance the quality of the online experience following the launch phase. The focus continues to be on performance.
Black Market Progress in Black Ops 4 Has Been Fixed
What else is included in the current update? In addition to numerous other fixes, adjustments, and stability improvements for all platforms, it is primarily adjustments to the black market that should please many players.
After fans complained en masse about the too slow progress with this feature in recent days, Treyarch has stepped in and adjusted the rate at which progress is made.
The improvements apply to all traditional multiplayer modes and to the battle royale mode Blackout. Now you no longer have to play for several hours to at least rank up one level on the black market.
What do the fans say? The new update and the changes that come with it have been received positively by the fans.
Although there are still some annoying bugs after this update, fans appreciate Treyarch for the speed and frequency with which the developers are working on Black Ops 4.
While 30Hz is still not the 60Hz requested by many fans from the beta, it is definitely an improvement and a step in the right direction – considering it is only the first wave of adjustments.
The game is continuously being improved in every aspect, and the community is optimistic that Treyarch’s update strategy is on the right track.
With the launch of the Forsaken expansion and the start of Season 4, the faction fights in Destiny 2 took a forced break and are being reworked since then. Data miners have now found initial hints about possible changes.
The faction rallies have been on hold since the beginning of Season 4 – even though they were already revised for Season 3. However, there was a lot of criticism from Guardians regarding the new format. Bungie wanted to use this feedback to fundamentally improve the event.
Caution – Potential Spoilers! Read on at your own risk!
What could change in the faction rally
Here is what is officially known about the group fights so far: Since the break, the faction fights have been quiet. According to Bungie, more information was to come after the launch of Forsaken. But so far, no one knows when they will return or what the changes might look like. The studio is silent on this.
Here is what the changes might look like: At least regarding potential changes to the event, there is now some movement in the game. A data miner, who has previously discovered details about the curse cycle of the dreaming city, has stumbled upon some audio files that might reveal more about the future of the faction rally.
This is what is in the data:
There should now be more than just plundering Lost Sectors and stacking fame
Factions should send Guardians on jobs to collect or trade materials
What the jobs will look like is still unclear
The recordings suggest that it will be possible for players to craft faction weapons and armor
Story: Asher Mir, the NPC vendor on Io, has apparently allied himself with the Dead Orbit and is not particularly fond of Earth
Whether other known NPCs will ally with the other two factions is still unclear
Will this happen? All this information from the leak is unconfirmed and should be viewed with caution. Much could still change and turn out completely differently. However, if these details prove true, Bungie could be taking a step in the right direction.
Because the crafting aspect alone could keep numerous fans engaged for a long time, if it really is possible to create faction gear yourself. Especially if the items come with random rolls. It also looks like the story around the factions might be expanded a bit – another feature that many fans have been wishing for a long time.
New gameplay leaks for Red Dead Redemption 2 show brutal brawls, horse bonding, bounties, and more. Check out the videos here.
Fans can hardly wait for the release of Red Dead Redemption 2. The time until the release tomorrow night (October 26 at 12:00 AM) is now being filled with many gameplay leaks. These show various situations: from brutal fistfights in first-person view to missions.
Spoiler: Keep in mind that leaks may spoil parts of the story. We will embed the gameplay videos here.
Major leak of gameplay videos – Here’s how Red Dead Redemption 2 plays
On Reddit, users presented many new gameplay videos on the evening of October 23.
Horse bonding: Rockstar has already explained that the relationship with your horse plays a particularly important role. If the bond is strong, the horse stays calm in battle. The following video shows Arthur patting the horse to praise it and thus strengthen the bond.
Update: The video has since been removed.
8 minutes hunting: In Red Dead Redemption 2, there is a wide variety of wildlife. Hunting is important so you can sell pelts or gather food. The following 8-minute video focuses on hunting. Arthur must read and track signs to ultimately find and hunt the deer.
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In a Reddit thread, all the leaks published in the last hours are currently being collected.
Particularly active is also the Instagram channel of allgamesbeta. Currently, there are over 30 clips with leaked gameplay from Red Dead Redemption 2. Update: The Instagram channel has been shut down.
Heist – Minor mission spoiler: In the following video, you see a mission where the gang robs a train.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mUbu2ZV7fY
Weapon leak: From the guidebook of Red Dead Redemption 2, there have already been insights into the huge map that you will soon play on. Now there is also a list of available weapons. Some have already been presented in videos. In the following gallery, you will find an overview from revolvers to shotguns to meat cleavers.
In Fortnite, the update 6.20 today is all about Halloween. Fortnite joyfully calls “Trick or Treat!” and launches an event where PvE monsters invade the Battle Royale. We will highlight the patch notes in English and pick out the most important information.
Today’s patch mainly brings nightmares for Save the World and Battle Royale. Additionally, new weapons, time modes, and balance changes will be introduced.
Furthermore, Epic has completely revamped the friends list. Epic aims to enhance the community experience in Fortnite and will be making regular adjustments in the future. For now, the main friends list has received a new look.
The Highlights of the Patch Notes 6.20 for Fortnite: Battle Royale
New Event Nightmares: The Space Cube sends cube monsters that attack players. They appear near cursed areas. Random cube fragments are also expected to be created.
These monsters can leave behind loot. Those who defeat them will receive some shield.
Additionally, a weapon called “Monster Hunter” is coming; it is epic and does 40 base damage. It deals 4x damage to monsters. It will stay in the game as long as the event runs. You can find it on the ground, in chests, and in vending machines in Fortnite.
New Items for Creative Mode: There are new grenades to start mini-games or to set up similar large scenes where mini-games can then take place. The grenades are available in a new vending machine at the southern tip of Loot Lakes.
Spike Stadium 2 – a vending machine dispenses grenades and traps
a pocket pirate ship – Here, there are 2 pirate ships, the goal is to sink the other team’s ship
and the pocket pirate ship in the battleship variant – two large metal ships, plus there are grenades and rockets
Firearm
New Weapon Firearm: The firearm (six-shooter) comes in green, blue, and purple. It deals 34/36/38 damage and shoots slower when aiming, but also more accurately. You can find it on the ground, in chests, and in vending machines.
Rocket Launcher wears a pumpkin: This is purely a cosmetic change; the rocket launcher has received a pumpkin head.
The Pumpkin Rocket Launcher
Hand Cannon significantly improved: The hand cannon now deals much more damage to buildings and opponents. The damage has been significantly buffed.
More stink bombs: Stink bombs should now be found more frequently in Fortnite.
Gliders now deployable: For one week, “Height Rumble” is happening in Fortnite: Battle Royale. Gliders can be deployed again.
Downed players die faster: Players going down will now be eliminated in 50 seconds, not in 100 seconds anymore.
Storm weaker but faster: The waiting times for the storm have been reduced. In phase 3 from 120 to 90, in phase 5 from 70 to 50. However, the maximum damage of the storm has been reduced from 10 to 8.
The Highlights of the Patch Notes for Save the World
Event starts: Part 1 of Nightmares in “Save the World” is available. There is the setting “Hexylvania” and the quest line “Under the Blood Moon.” Epic has expanded it with a new storyline.
Players can earn candies in Hexylvania and buy nightmare llamas with them. These llamas feature the 7 Halloween heroes from 2017 and a survivor set in nightmare look. Collecting all survivors will unlock the legendary pumpkin head thrower.
In the nightmare llamas, there are also new weapons in the “Rat Rod” style.
New Enemies: Vampiric floaters roam in Hexylvania. These are fog monsters that heal themselves when they attack you. During the day, they are weaker. Additionally, husks seem to have put on pumpkin lanterns.
New in the Shop: The new hero Revolverhand-Calamity is also new to the game. Plus Explorer Bloodfinder AC.
Founder Reward: Upon logging in, founders will receive Skull Ranger Ramirez and Brainiac Jonesy.
Save the World on Sale: Apparently as a substitute for the fact that Save the World will not be free in 2018, there is also a sale until November 6th. Save the World is 50% off during this time.
Players who play Red Dead Redemption 2 on PlayStation 4 will get some exclusive game content. We reveal what that will be.
When Red Dead Redemption 2 is released on 26.10.2018 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, there will be a few differences between the versions. Players on PlayStation 4 will have access to content a few days earlier than Xbox players, which is still off-limits on the Microsoft console. Some of these “Time Exclusive Items” have now been revealed.
Which items are available? A total of 4 different items have been presented, which PS4 players can access immediately. They are:
Grizzlies Outlaw Outfit (Story Mode and Red Dead Online): A special look for the main character.
Red Chestnut Arabian Horse (Red Dead Online): A stylish horse known in-game for its speed and good handling.
Alligator Skin Ranch Cutter Saddle (Red Dead Online): A saddle that increases the horse’s health points and stamina.
High Roller Double Action Revolver (Red Dead Online): A powerful revolver with a particularly fast rate of fire.
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The trailer further states that there will be “more” exclusive items in Red Dead Online, which will be released in November.
When will Xbox players get the items? However, fans on Xbox One won’t have to wait long until they can catch up. Exactly 30 days after the respective release of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online, the “Exclusives” will also be available on Xbox One.
The wait will soon be over. Today marks the beginning of the download for World of Warcraft: Classic! We will tell you what you need to do.
Update: The download is active! You can select it in the Battle.net launcher under the game “World of Warcraft”. Now choose “Blizzcon-Demo” under “Account/Region” below.
Original message:One of the major highlights at this year’s BlizzCon is a first look at a game that is actually over a decade old. The classic version of World of Warcraft will be playable as a demo for a few days.
Starting today, October 24, 2018, you can already download the classic version of World of Warcraft. Blizzard announced this in the official forum. This way, you can start playing in time for BlizzCon next week without having to go through cumbersome updates.
The download will begin “throughout the day” – there is still no exact time.
Download via Battle.net App: The download of World of Warcraft: Classic takes place through the Battle.net launcher, where all other current Blizzard games are also available. This is necessary, as the “new old” version of Classic supports some modern social features, such as cross-game chat and various anti-cheat measures of the Battle.net app.
As soon as the download officially starts, we will update this article.
What is the extent of the demo? In the demo, you can play the two areas Westfall and Barrens. Your characters start at level 15 and cannot be leveled beyond level 19. But beware: After a few hours, your connection may be disconnected.
Are you looking forward to World of Warcraft: Classic? What will you play? Or will you prefer to wait for the full release?
The new update 6.2 brings the Halloween season 2018 on this Wednesday, October 24. The servers of Fortnite: Battle Royale will go offline on all platforms (PC/Mac, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, iOS, Android). During the maintenance, a patch will be available for download. When will the servers go offline and when will Fortnite be playable again?
It’s getting spooky in Fortnite: As last year, Fortnite will transform for Halloween and get a much darker look. New skins, thematically adjusted weapons, and changes to the map – we will likely get quite a bit with today’s update.
Before you can start the “Fortnitemares,” the name of the event, you will have to go through maintenance.
Fortnite servers go offline – When will they be back online?
When does the server downtime start? Around 9:30 AM German time, player search will be disabled. At 10:00 AM, the Fortnite servers will be down. You will have to take a break.
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When will the Fortnite servers be back online?The timeframe for maintenance usually ranges between two to three hours. Around noon, you should be able to log back in!
When the servers are back online, you will learn about it as usual at MeinMMO. Here you will also find the patch notes, which will be released on time at the start of the downtime.
What does update 6.2 bring for the Battle Royale fraction? The most important change has already led to controversial discussions in the community. The mechanic known from the height rush mode, where the glider can not only be used initially but also when falling from great heights, is now permanently unlocked in all modes.
According to Epic, this is an experiment. They want to analyze and evaluate the impacts. The mechanic will be active for one week. Has the end of fall damage arrived?
Otherwise, there are mainly speculations about the new Halloween event Fortnitemares speculation. There will probably be another cowboy skin, and there are also speculations about the return of the Pumpkin Rocket Launcher. In addition, new challenges and changes to the map are likely. We can’t wait to see what awaits us after the update.
Is it coming back? The Pumpkin Rocket Launcher
What can Save the World players look forward to: In the Fortnite subreddit, there was only the announcement of the Fortnitemares. Apart from the cryptic hint “The darkness rises,” Epic has remained tight-lipped for now. Even for the PvE part, players will have to wait until the end of maintenance.
Are you excited about the Halloween event Fortnitemares?
Update: The patch notes are here. A lot happening.
