Fortnite now has giant spiders and ghosts – Fans are waiting for skeleton skin

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The game Fortnite is preparing for Halloween 2018. Ghost decorations are now hanging around the map. Giant spiders are weaving their webs over houses in Pleasant Park. Fans are hoping for the return of the “Skull Trooper” skin.

Spider-phobics in naked panic: Anyone suffering from extreme fear of spiders is likely to face tough days in Fortnite. Because in the past hours, a lot has changed in the game. Apparently, Fortnite is already preparing for Halloween.

Those with arachnophobia are strongly advised to avoid Pleasant Park in Fortnite.

Fortnite-Spider

This is how Fortnite decorates its map for “Halloween”:

  • In the Tilted Towers, ghosts are hanging from the streetlights
  • In Pleasant Park, it gets really spooky – there is a wooden house covered from top to bottom with cobwebs and a gigantic spider is hanging out in front of the house
  • At Fatal Fields, ghost decorations are hanging around a windmill
  • In Pleasant Park, there are pumpkin heads and a fog machine in front of a house – spreading Halloween vibes in Fortnite
  • In the rocket silo, treasure chests are now hanging in spider nests
  • and in Retail Row, a Halloween shop has opened. There you can find all sorts of Halloween toys. They light up when you get close.
Fortnite-Ghosts
Source: Reddit u/HireDeLune

Fans spot: On Reddit, the cobwebs are being jokingly commented on. It says, “No wonder cobwebs appear there. That’s one of the deadest houses on the map.” So a house where nothing ever happens: no good loot, no exciting fights.

Ghost Town in Fortnite

Is Fortnite turning the map into a ghost town? It is assumed that Fortnite will gradually trim the map more for Halloween. The cobwebs, giant spiders, and ghost costumes might just be the beginning.

Fortnite-Spiders
Source: Reddit

What is this leading to? Halloween is on October 31 in the USA, which is about 4 weeks away. It is likely that the map will continue to change by then. Especially since there are currently more events ongoing.

Fortnite makes a lot out of its events

fortnite-skull-trooper-halloween
Skull Trooper (Epic – Halloween)

This skin is what fans are looking forward to: Fortnite is known for celebrating seasonal events like Halloween. The fans of Fortnite are particularly excited that a certain skin is coming back. Fans are waiting for the “Skull Trooper” to return.

The Skull Trooper also appeared in the trailer for Season 6. Fans want to take this as a hint that it is coming back. Originally, the Skull Trooper was a skin for Halloween 2017. At that time, “Fortnite Battle Royale” was just fresh and very few were playing it back then.

The skin is therefore considered one of the most sought-after in Fortnite. Recently, other “sought-after” skins have also returned:

More on the topic
Many people are currently upset about a skin with pink hair in Fortnite
von Robert Albrecht
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. pcgamesn
  2. Fortniteintel
  3. Forbes

The 4 new exotic weapons you get in Destiny 2 through quests

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Some new weapon exotics from Destiny 2: Forsaken are tied to quests, allowing you to work towards them in a targeted manner. We present these four exotic firearms in an overview.

So far, 12 exotic weapons are known, which have enriched the Destiny 2 arsenal since the release of Forsaken. While seven of these weapons can drop randomly from Exo Engrams, and one is only obtainable through the raid, you can mostly play for four specimens in a targeted manner. Which exotic weapons they are and how to acquire them can be read here.

[toc]

Pikass – Hand Cannon

d2 ace

What is the Pikass? The Pikass is a primary weapon in the kinetic slot.

What can this hand cannon do? It deals bonus damage through reloading after a kill with the Pikass. Furthermore, the radar remains active when using the sights. Additionally, the weapon features the Firefly perk, which is known from weapons like the Fatebringer from Destiny 1. This makes the Pikass perform well both in PvE and PvP.

How do you get the Pikass? To obtain Cayde’s personal hand cannon, you must complete a multi-part quest line that begins after finishing the Forsaken story. You can find a detailed step-by-step guide here:

On the following page, you’ll find the next new exotic!

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Pages: 1 2 3 4

Dieses Foto zeigt, dass Gamer zusammenstehen – Es geht um die Welt

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

Five young people have gathered at the bedside of their terminally ill friend. The special thing about it is: The guys met and befriended each other online while playing video games. They had never met in person before. 

Who are the guys in the picture? The photo shows David Miller and his friends, who met five years ago while playing online games. Since then, they have always been together in the latest MMOs, and even when they weren’t gaming, they kept in close contact with each other.

Gaming has united the guys as good friends. When they learned that one of them, Joe, was diagnosed with a terminal illness, they decided to support him in this difficult time. This was no easy task, as the six friends don’t even live in the same countries.

stock handshake

“We knew we had to do it”: According to David, the gamer friends had always dreamed of meeting in person sooner or later. The first meeting went smoothly without problems or awkward situations. “We just hung out normally, like we had a thousand times before,” David said. “It was very important to all of us, especially Joe. There were also tears.”

In the accompanying Reddit thread, many other gamers shared their own stories about years of online friendships. Many have gone through hard times such as divorces or the deaths of relatives and have always received support from their gamer friends.

The thread on Reddit has now received over 150,000 upvotes. Sites from all over the world are reporting on the online friends and their first  meeting at the bedside.

Gaming can also connect: Even though you often read a lot of negativity and aggression in gamer communities, there are also positive examples. The story of David, Joe, and their friends is just one of many. Gamers regularly organize streams or other gaming-related events that raise a lot of money for good causes. And developers are also happy to participate in such events or host their own.

Overwatch Mercy breast cancer Battlenet shop

Another touching story about gamer friendships occurred in Destiny:

Destiny: Lighthouse – Friends grant terminally ill player’s wish

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. BBC
  2. Reddit

The Overwatch Halloween event is starting soon – all the info

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Halloween Event 2018 in  Overwatch is starting soon. We will tell you when it starts and what you can expect.

When is the Halloween Event? In 2018, the event runs from October 9 to October 31. Due to the different time zones, it will likely start for us on October 10. This date applies to PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The date has already been leaked in advance.

Overwatch Halloween Lootboxes

Special Lootboxes: As usual, the main incentive for the event is the special Halloween lootboxes. These contain certain skins, emotes, and other cosmetics that are only available during this event. Those who are unlucky can also simply craft their loot with credits instead of buying or earning lootboxes.

What new features are there? So far, little is known about the new features. It seems there will not be a fresh game mode this time, at least Jeff Kaplan has announced that in the past.

New decorations seem to be in store for the deathmatch map Chateau Guillard this time. Widowmaker will likely decorate her estate festively so that players can push each other off the railing in a spooky atmosphere. At least that is what the first small teaser for the event suggests.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

Will there be new skins? There will definitely be new skins. Some speculations about this have already been made in the past few days.

Additionally, Blizzard has already confirmed that Junkenstein’s monster will finally get a bride. Fans speculate that there will be a total of 9 new skins, which roughly corresponds to Blizzard’s usual pace for events. 6 skins would then be legendary and 3 others epic.

As soon as the skins are known, we will, of course, report on it.

Are you already excited for Halloween in Overwatch? Which skins and emotes do you definitely want to grab?

If you don’t want to miss any more news about Overwatch, then leave a like on our Overwatch Facebook page!

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Check out the 2nd gameplay trailer of Red Dead Redemption 2

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on October 1st, the hype for Red Dead Redemption 2 is gaining momentum with the 2nd trailer.

What happened? With a surprising announcement, Rockstar Games stated that today at 3:00 PM the next part of the gameplay presentation for Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released. We have embedded the new trailer above for you.

What was announced? At the end of the first trailer, Rockstar Games already mentioned that the new video will cover missions, activities, rival gangs, heists, and the Dead Eye system.

What can be seen in the trailer? Activities include large heists or more personal actions like a carriage ride with friends. The trailer also showed riding a boat or a handcar. Additionally, fishing, gambling, or dancing are among the leisure activities you can engage in. Besides missions, you will have plenty to do in the world of Red Dead Redemption 2.

These 4 details are celebrated by fans in the trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2

RDR 2 Fishing

Bounty: Additionally, you will be hunted if a bounty is placed on you.

Dead Eye System: The Dead Eye system allows you to slow down time. You can use it whenever you want. This secures deadly kills, as the vulnerable spots of your opponents are highlighted.

Have these points been sufficiently presented to you? What do you think of the new trailer and the revised Dead Eye system?

red dead redemption 2 saddle

When is it coming out? Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released on October 26, 2018, for PS4 and Xbox One. A PC version has not yet been announced. There will be a multiplayer mode for the game, which will only be released in November.

Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.

Interesting facts about Red Dead Redemption 2

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Pokémon GO announces Safari Zone in Taiwan with Shiny Pinsir

Noah Struthoff Noah Struthoff Reading time 3 minutes

Niantic will launch a Safari Zone in Pokémon GO in November. This time it will take place in Tainan, Taiwan. A Shiny Pinsir is luring.

The Safari Zone starts on November 1 and ends four days later on November 5. It takes place in the Tainan Metropolitan Park and the Chimei Museum.

Interesting for German players as well? During the Safari Zones in summer 2018, there were worldwide rewards such as Shinys. Therefore, trainers also hope that the Safari Zone in Tainan will reward players worldwide.

More on the topic
Pokémon GO: Level 40 – and now? Tips for motivation
von Noah Struthoff

In the published image for the Safari Zone, the regional Pokémon Relicanth can be seen, which will be exclusively catchable there. Additionally, new forms of Icognito are expected to be available again.

Shiny Pinsir also to be caught

The image released by Niantic also shows Pinsir. In the event announcement on the Pokémon GO website, Niantic speaks of the chance for Shiny Pinsir. Fans are hoping that this shiny Pokémon will not only be catchable in the Safari Zone but will also appear worldwide. However, this has not yet been officially confirmed.

pokémon GO Safari Taiwan
Safari Zone in Taiwan – Announcement by Niantic

Increased spawn rate? Players wish for an increased spawn rate of the Bug Pokémon, as Pinsir rarely appears outside of nests. The increased appearances of Plusle and Minun, Roselia and Wingull during the previous Safari Zones give reason to believe that the spawn rate of Pinsir will also be increased.

Pokémon GO Shiny Pinsir

Other event Pokémon: Besides Pinsir, the following Pokémon can also be caught in the Safari Zone.

  • Relicanth (normally only can be caught in New Zealand and Fiji)
  • Kindwurm
  • Wablu
  • Anorith
  • Icognito (presumably the letter forms “TAINAN ZONE”)
Pokémon GO Icognito Forms

What is a Safari Zone?

Since summer 2017, Niantic has been using Safari Zones as event platforms repeatedly. For this purpose, the company behind Pokémon GO collaborates with a city where the Safari Zone then takes place.

Regional Pokémon: The highlight of each Safari Zone is the regional Pokémon that appear there. These are normally not catchable in this city. Pokémon such as Skaraborn, Kangama, Pantimos, Qurtel, Corasonn, and Tropius have already appeared in such zones.

Where you can find the regional Pokémon otherwise, we have listed here for you.

Pokémon GO Safari Zone Dortmund Badge

Other event Pokémon: In addition to the regional Pokémon, other rare Pokémon also spawn in the Safari Zones. There were mainly Pokémon that hatch from 10 km eggs, such as Bummelz or Tanhel. Additionally, in these zones, the chance of shiny Pokémon is particularly high.

Which raid bosses you find in the arenas in October can be seen here.

What do you think about the Safari Zone and Shiny Pinsir?

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Ascent: Infinite Realm – No Beta 2018, instead brilliant screenshots

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

Actually, the beta of the interesting MMORPG Ascent: Infinite Realm was supposed to start in 2018. However, that will not happen. As a consolation, there are a few screenshots that spark interest in the online game.

Were you looking forward to experiencing the air and ground battles of Ascent: Infinite Realm this year? Then unfortunately, you will have to wait longer, as the developers have announced.

AIR Screenshot new 9
The floating island Morning Sun is home to humans.

The beta is postponed

No beta for A:IR in 2018: The developers have not provided a reason for the postponement of the beta.

It was only briefly mentioned in the official forum that plans have changed and the beta will no longer start in 2018. A new date for the beta is expected to be announced soon.

This is how players react: Since it has been quite silent about the MMORPG for a long time, players are now glad to finally hear something concrete. While it is disappointing for many that they have to wait longer, the community shows understanding for the developers’ decision.

  • Player Santreim writes in the official forum: “That was all we needed to know from an official standpoint. If the developers need more time, then so be it.”
  • xDrac says: “Thanks for the update! It’s a shame that there is a delay, but that’s how it is.”
More on the topic
AI:R – Ascent Infinite Realm introduces new classes: No gender lock
von Andreas Bertits
AIR Screenshot new 10
The ship graveyard on the Orbis Archipelago is a place for treasure hunters.

Cool screenshots

This is how the developers compensate the fans a little: As a balancing act, some new screenshots have been released that show how detailed the graphics of the PvP-MMORPG is. The images look fantastic, showcasing gigantic monsters and beautiful landscapes as well as air battles, which play a particularly important role in A:IR. We present the screenshots to you in a gallery.

How do players react to the images? Fans are very excited about the screenshots and are thrilled by the level of detail in the graphics.

Stabby writes: “Wow, that looks amazing. I can’t wait to see more of the game in the beta.”

Eternal says: “The game is beautifully designed and very detailed, unlike Bless Online.”

More on the topic
The best PvP MMOs – Which online games offer good PvP?
von Andreas Bertits
https://youtu.be/uvZo59uhz5E
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Reddit

CoD lässt Fans Werbung für Black Ops 4 machen und es ist ziemlich witzig

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time < 1 minutes

Just before the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Treyarch and Activision launched a new social media campaign. Under the hashtag #CODNation, numerous short promotional clips for Black Ops 4 can now be viewed. Some of them are quite funny.

The content of the promotional videos comes from the Call of Duty community – mainly from Twitch and YouTube. These showcase funny montages and game moments, and they also parody some celebrities.

For example, the American musician Post Malone is parodied with his song “Rockstar.” The football star Von Miller also makes a quirky appearance in one of the videos with his cowboy hat. An unusual nature documentary about the mating behavior of helicopters is also featured.

More on the topic
Call of Duty Blackout – Everything about the battle royale mode of Black Ops 4
von Robert Albrecht

In total, 8 such videos have been published on the official “Call of Duty” YouTube channel, aiming to celebrate the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 together with the fans. We have linked the coolest videos for you below:

The mating behavior of helicopters in Blackout: 

https://youtu.be/NkhE8N10GnY

The hat attack by Von Miller:

https://youtu.be/p_bioI4WyUA

Ahhhhhhhhh:

https://youtu.be/kkDHRsKc2dM

Weapon music:

https://youtu.be/DBZv2X1LDuQ

More videos? Here you can find the gameplay trailer for the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. ResetEra
  2. Kotaku

FIFA 19 in the UK a hit – But 25% fewer retail sales than FIFA 18

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

FIFA 19 had a successful retail launch in the UK. The football simulation is traditionally one of the most popular games in the UK. However, compared to FIFA 18, the sales figures in stores have decreased.

Since September 29, FIFA 19 has officially been released. Already, the launch in the UK can be termed a success: Apparently, FIFA 19 is already the most successful title in the UK for 2018.

In comparison to 2018, FIFA 19 is not performing as well in retail sales.

fifa-19-bvb

FIFA 19 is successful, retail figures lower than FIFA 18

After just two days, FIFA 19 is at number 1 on the charts and has secured the title “the biggest game in the UK for 2018 so far.” Nevertheless, the recorded sales have decreased by a whopping 25% compared to FIFA 18, according to Gfk Chart Track.

Why have the figures decreased compared to last year? One possibility is that digital sales have significantly increased. These are not captured by Gfk. They only log physical sales, which refers to what really went “over the counter.”

Another reason could be that FIFA 19 simply sold worse than FIFA 18.

After all, FIFA 18 had a hard time with professionals, and there may be greater skepticism within the FIFA community. Nevertheless, FIFA 19 is selling very well.

fifa-19-alex-hunter

On which platform is FIFA 19 most popular?

The PS4 sells the most copies in the UK, followed by the Xbox One. The Nintendo Switch is far behind.

  • PS4: 64%
  • Xbox One: 35%
  • Nintendo Switch: 1%

The PC is not included in the statistics.

More on the topic
6 secret tricks in FIFA 19 that will improve your game
von Max Handwerk
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Gamingbolt.com

The best hand cannons and their rolls in Destiny 2: Forsaken

Robert Albrecht Robert Albrecht Reading time 7 minutes

Exactly one year had to pass for Destiny 2 players to wait, now they have returned with Forsaken: Random Rolls. Reason enough to take a look at the best hand cannons and perk combinations of the new expansion.

Finally random rolls back: Those who found a weapon in the first year of Destiny 2 did not have to worry about further drops of that gun. Because the properties of the weapon were always identical, further finds could be safely dismantled.

With Forsaken, Bungie has once again thrown variable outputs of the different weapons into the mix. Each weapon can fundamentally differ from the ones found before. With random perks, even average weapons can shine when they have perfect attributes. But what are the best weapons and their rolls in Forsaken?

destiny-2_pvp_action_01

This question has also been raised by Redditor pandapaxxy, who has compiled extensive lists of the best weapons. After already discussing the automatic rifles, we now want to introduce you to the best hand cannons for PvE content and the Crucible and provide recommendations on the weapon attributes you should look out for.

Here’s how the best weapons were selected: A weapon is considered the best of its kind if the static values such as stability, reload speed, recoil behavior, and aim assist are better than those of other weapons in the same category. It is quite possible for a weapon to be labeled as the “Best” even though it is only marginally better than another representative of the category.

Note: The lists primarily include year-2 weapons integrated with Forsaken in the game. Only a few representatives from year 1 were transferred with random rolls.

destiny-2-warlock-super

We also only consider legendary firearms. Exotic weapons and guns that come with fixed perks will not be included here. Particularly with hand cannons, there is strong competition from the legendary representatives, such as the Ace of Spades, Better Devils or the Perfect Paradox.

This does not mean that firearms with fixed attributes must be bad. Especially the weapons from the “Last Wish” raid are competitive in almost every aspect and often come with perfect rolls.

[toc]

Hand Cannons – the Great Stars?

Hand cannons are among the best weapon types in Destiny 2 both in the Crucible and in battles against aliens. Those who have the right perks on their guns can instill fear in their enemies.

Additionally, if you have a good eye and can play hand cannons precisely, you will definitely have fun with these guns. High damage on critical hits combined with perks that increase damage output and harm nearby enemies provide a perfect gameplay experience.

destiny-2-malfeasence

However, especially on consoles hand cannons still suffer from the bloom mechanic. This is balanced out by the range attribute. You will also find this aspect in the roll suggestions.

Today, we will take a look at the following hand cannons:

Oops, unfortunately this table is no longer available.
Oops, unfortunately this table is no longer available.

The Trust with Precision Frame

vertrauen-destiny-2

Here’s how to get The Trust: The hand cannon The Trust is not without reason considered one of the best revolvers in the game right now. It not only plays fantastically but also has an excellent perk selection. You can obtain The Trust in the Gambit game mode.

The best perks for PvE content: When you are among hordes of enemies, you want to go all out. Therefore, you should look for attributes that increase your damage output:

  • Barrel – Extended Barrel, Hammer-Forged Rifling, Polygonal Rifling
  • Magazine – Extended Mag, Alloy Magazine, Flared Magwell
  • Perk 1 – Outlaw, Quickdraw, Vorpal, Triple Tap
  • Perk 2 – Rampage, Zen Moment, Explosive Payload

A larger magazine combined with a significantly increased reload speed after a kill and bonus damage are considered the God-Roll for this hand cannon.

destiny-2-letzter-wunsch-raid

The best perks for PvP content: For the Crucible, different strengths are required. First Shot gives you significant bonuses when firing the first round, with Rapid Hit you get additional bonuses when you score critical hits:

  • Barrel – Hammer-Forged Rifling, Extended Barrel, Extended Barrel
  • Magazine – High-Caliber Rounds, Accurized Rounds, Extended Mag, Flared Magwell
  • Perk 1 – First Shot, Outlaw
  • Perk 2 – Rapid Hit, Zen Moment, Explosive Rounds

On the next page, we will deal with a weapon that you can find in the last unlockable area of Forsaken.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Reddit
Pages: 1 2 3 4 5

Xbox says: Fortnite hardly takes players from other games – Is that so?

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

The Xbox marketing chief, Aaron Greenberg explains why Fortnite is overall beneficial for gaming and the Xbox One platform. Allegedly, Fortnite has no impact on other games. But is that really so?

Who is speaking? It is speaking Microsoft’s Chief Marketing Officer for Games, Aaron Greenberg, in an interview with the English site MCVUK. Greenberg is mainly focused on Microsoft’s Xbox One platform.

The general situation: According to Greenberg, the entire “gaming” sector is currently performing very well. Gaming is growing in every area. More people are engaging with gaming than before. According to Greenberg, this is due to the “massive phenomenon Fortnite.”

Xbox One S

Fortnite gets casuals to play more

This is how Fortnite strengthens gaming: The most impressive thing about Fortnite is that the success of the game does not come at the expense of other games:

“We are looking at the impact Fortnite has on us or our partners. And we see no significant impact. Fortnite seems to be additive. It has certainly made gaming as a whole larger by bringing more people into play. And the new players spent more time playing.

Fortnite-Pets

Hardcore players continue to play their games

Fortnite hardly takes away players: Greenberg further states that hardcore players who have been playing their favorite games did not stop to play Fortnite.

But players who played only occasionally are now playing more than before. Many of them are not “core gamers,” but just people who were looking for entertainment. They would have watched a TV series or listened to music, but now they play Fortnite. That’s the exciting part about the phenomenon.

Fortnite helps Xbox One: For Greenberg, it is clear that Fortnite is not only good for Epic but also for its platform, the Xbox. There has been strong year-over-year growth.

Fortnite Bundle Titel

Xbox One was actually betting on another horse

This makes it a bit spicy: Microsoft is adapting to the new conditions here. Actually, Microsoft was betting on “PUBG” and secured it exclusively for their console: PUBG was supposed to be released only for Xbox One and not for PlayStation 4. At least for some time.

In 2017, that looked like a huge chess move, as PUBG was the biggest game in the world.

The rise of Fortnite starting January 2018 made this chess move significantly less valuable. With Fortnite, PlayStation players have long had an alternative. The lure of buying an Xbox One just to experience the battle royale phenomenon has likely diminished significantly.

More on the topic
Microsoft supposedly wants to prevent PUBG from appearing on the PS4
von Schuhmann

Fortnite has huge effects

Is Fortnite really harming no one? Greenberg’s statements refer to “Microsoft and its partners.” The situation looks a bit different when you widen the view.

At Steam, a decline in players is observable, which can also be attributed to the strength of Fortnite. There, developers said: “Fortnite is so big, it affects everything. When there is server maintenance, our player numbers go up.”

the culling 2 header

Little room beside Fortnite in the genre

In the “Battle Royale” genre, several games have also folded or at least lost significantly. For smaller games like

there seems to be hardly any room besides Fortnite. The idea that “a rising tide lifts all boats” likely does not work here.

Realm-Royale-Console-Key-Art

This raises the question of whether Fortnite has anything to do with the declining player numbers in LoL or with the slump in Overwatch. While all these games certainly also have internal difficulties and make their own decisions.

Long-term growth, short-term competition?

This is what’s behind it: The effect that Greenberg describes is certainly there, but not exclusively. Even if Fortnite brings more players to gaming in the long run, it is a tough competition in the short term that draws a lot of attention.

Fortnite has effects on other games – even if it surely makes the gaming market as a whole larger. How much space Fortnite leaves beside itself will be seen at the latestwhen Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is released. Because even in Black Ops 4 there will be a battle royale mode in 2018, Blackout.

At Xbox One, it seems that they have come to terms with Fortnite and Epic by now and see Fortnite as an opportunity to continue growing:

More on the topic
New bundle brings these skins from Fortnite exclusively for Xbox One
von Jürgen Horn
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Warum sich die Fans auf echten Fernkampf in Dauntless freuen

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

With the Repeater, guns find their way into the online action RPG Dauntless. This marks a departure from the fantasy scenario and changes the gameplay mechanics with “real” ranged combat.

The first true ranged weapon is coming to the online action RPG Dauntless. Many players are looking forward to this, as it will significantly change the battles.

Real Ranged Combat in Dauntless

Why is the ranged weapon so interesting? Until now, there has been no dedicated ranged weapon in Dauntless. While some weapons like the Hammer and the War Pike have a type of ranged attack, they are primarily melee weapons.

The Ostian Repeater thus represents the first pure ranged weapon, allowing players to focus on this style of attack. With the previous focus on melee combat, this constitutes a significant change to Dauntless that is likely to make encounters with the Behemoths more exciting and varied.

What can the Repeater do? The Ostian Repeater is a pistol, which also means that with the introduction of this weapon, Dauntless is moving slightly away from the classic fantasy scenario.

  • You attack from a distance with the guns but also gain advantages when you get closer to the enemies
  • You need to assemble the individual parts of a Repeater. These parts affect the weapon depending on their type and model
  • Barrel – Determines the element of your attack
  • Chamber – Changes your skillshot ability
  • Grip – Affects your throw ability
  • Prism – Controls the passive bonus
  • Through the individual parts, it is possible to customize your Repeater
    Dauntless Repeater 1

A Versatile Weapon

That’s why you should also get close to enemies with the Repeater: While you can attack the Behemoths from a safe distance with the Repeater – as long as the monsters are not using ranged attacks themselves – it is also worthwhile to get closer.

  • The closer you are to an enemy, the more damage you deal
  • If you charge the weapon near a Behemoth, you gather some of the creature’s aether for a particularly powerful shot

When is the gun coming and how are fans reacting? The Repeater will be introduced with an update on October 3rd into the Dauntless, which successfully launched into open beta on May 24th, and players are very excited. For the first time, there is a real ranged weapon. Fans of Dauntless are eager to see how this will affect the battles and how the gameplay mechanics will change as a result.

  • Kobald669 writes in the official forum: “This looks like fun, and the passive slot makes me think of a support build.”
  • Aodan says: “I can’t wait to test them in speedruns!”
More on the topic
Dauntless – Preview: Was taugt der Monster-Hunter-Konkurrent?
von Jürgen Horn
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. MassivelyOP

You can find these new raid bosses in October in Pokémon GO

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the raid bosses in various arenas have rotated. We show you who you are fighting against now.

After the Kanto event in Pokémon GO has now ended, the arena bosses in Pokémon GO have rotated. You now face new fighters across various difficulty levels. At level 1, Traumato is now included. In level 4, the popular Despotar makes its comeback.

In the following overview, we show you which bosses are now active in Pokémon GO starting from October 1st.

New Raid Bosses in Pokémon GO – October

In the coming days, well-known faces await you in the raids of Pokémon GO.

Who is new, who is gone? Absol has returned to level 4 raids. The two Alola monsters Raichu and Knogga can now also be found again as raid bosses. Fans have to say goodbye to Machomei, which won’t appear as a raid boss in Pokémon GO for now.

Why these Pokémon in particular? With Psychic Pokémon like Meditie, Kirlia, or Lahmus, Niantic apparently wants to facilitate progress for the Celebi quests in Pokémon GO. Part of the Celebi quests requires you to catch 40 Pokémon of the Grass or Psychic type.

Pokémon GO Bosses October
Thanks, Nidos

These bosses can be found in level 1 raids

  • Traumato
  • Karpador*
  • Meditie*
  • Wailmer*

These bosses can be found in level 2 raids

  • Lahmus
  • Kokowei (Kanto version)
  • Kirlia
  • Flunkifer*

These bosses can be found in level 3 raids

  • Simsala
  • Starmie
  • Rossana
  • Lepumentas
  • Alola-Raichu

These bosses can be found in level 4 raids

  • Hundemon
  • Despotar
  • Absol*
  • Alola-Knogga

These bosses can be found in level 5 raids

Note: Bosses marked with an * can also be caught in shiny form.

Pokémon GO Deoxys Title2

Counters for T5: To help you defeat the strong T5 bosses more easily, we have prepared counter guides for you:

Event extended: While you walked to the raids, you now have a longer chance to hatch regional monsters from the 7KM eggs. Niantic has extended the duration of the regional egg event in Pokémon GO.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

Misdeeds quest drives everyone crazy in Destiny 2 – This is what Bungie says

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Is there the Exotic Quest for the Hand Cannon Service Step only in the final Curse Week – that is, in a 3-week cycle for Destiny 2? Bungie has now provided an official answer.

Recently, the Curse over the Dreaming City reached its peak. In the final Curse phase – that is, the third week – the Exotic Quest for the Service Step went live.

Is the quest available only every 3 weeks? To get this quest, you must kill a special Ascendant Primeval in Gambit mode. However, this spawns randomly and some Guardians have had no luck so far. But the third week is slowly coming to an end and many fans are now wondering if this boss can only be found and killed every three weeks. Now Bungie has clarified the situation.

Chance for the Service Step remains, but fades with the Curse

Chance remains, but decreases: In a post on Reddit, Community Manager Cozmo has now confirmed that the chance for the Service Step quest remains even after the peak of the Curse, that is, after the end of each third week. However, the likelihood of the Ascendant Primeval spawning is higher during the final third Curse week.

destiny-2-dienstvergehen

Community dissatisfied: After Cozmo’s response, numerous fans expressed their dissatisfaction with the quest. Not only are many unhappy with the design decision to tie such a quest completely to chance – some players feel the spawn rate of the boss is also lacking.

Some players report more than 100 Gambit matches and over 30 hours of pure Gambit playtime in recent days, yet the Ascendant Primeval remains elusive – and this is during the third Curse week, where the spawn rate is said to be highest. What the chances are like in the remaining two weeks is something they don’t even want to think about.

Additionally, it has been reported that the Service Step quest is occasionally buggy. For instance, one team managed to finally encounter the relevant Primeval and even take it down first, but the victory was credited to the losing team – despite the fact that they hadn’t summoned the boss at all.

https://twitter.com/GlitchhR/status/1045871813610418177

Community Manager Cozmo has stated that he has communicated the Guardians’ concerns regarding the spawn rate to the development team. Whether or how Bungie will respond to the (further) feedback remains to be seen.

The Curse changes the Dreaming City

What’s going on with the Curse? After the Raid “Last Wish” was initially overcome, a curse was unleashed that spread over the Dreaming City. This curse has since expanded and reached its peak in the third week. According to Bungie, this 3-week cycle will now continue.

destiny-2-malfeasance-quest

The important thing is: The endgame activity The Shattered Throne is only available during the final Curse phase – that is, when the Dreaming City is completely afflicted by the Curse. The quest for the Exotic Bow Wishender is tied to this new activity and can therefore only be obtained every three weeks. Until recently, it was unclear if this also applied to the exotic Hand Cannon Service Step.

More on the topic
Destiny 2: All exotic weapons from Forsaken that are known so far
von Sven Galitzki

What experiences have you had with the Service Step quest? Have you already obtained the weapon or are you still waiting for your first encounter with the Ascendant Primeval?

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Reddit

“Good Mood” trailer celebrates the head start of MMORPG MapleStory 2

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The official launch of the cuddly anime MMORPG MapleStory 2 is coming soon. The developers are preparing you for the head start for Europe and North America with a trailer – however, a founder’s pack is required for that. The Free2Play release in the EU is scheduled for October 10.

On October 10, it will happen, then you will experience the universe of MapleStory in a new way. Instead of playing from a 2D side-scrolling perspective, as is the case in the successful first part, you are now in a 3D world.

MapleStory 2 Europe 1

A trailer spreads good vibes for MapleStory 2

This is shown in the trailer: The video is a compilation of scenes from the game and live events that fans have participated in. The motto of the video is “The Road so far” and aims to show how far the MMORPG has come so far.

There is an early start: If you don’t want to wait until the official EU release on October 10, you can dive into the adventures today with a founder’s pack purchase and start the download right away.

There will be a patch for the head start: The patch introduces a fan-requested improvement for mouse and keyboard controls. Some players had complained about this during the beta. Additionally, there are several other adjustments and bug fixes.

  • Actions were simply canceled when the mouse was moved
  • The characters sometimes could not find their way to the clicked target
  • The pathfinding while flying led to strange paths that the characters took
  • The PvP arena had to be temporarily disabled to resolve some issues
  • There are many general adjustments to balancing and some bug fixes
More on the topic
Maple Story 2: Restart lässt Katzenmädchen singen und hüpfen
von Schuhmann
maplestory 2 area

This is how players react: Many players are excited about the release of MapleStory 2. During the beta, fans could see how Maple Story 2 steadily improved. However, Nexon still needs to get a grip on the problem with cheaters.

So player MushroomMurder says in the official forum: “The fact that Nexon has done nothing against exploiters and cheaters has ruined all the hype for me.”

Exgia argues: “As someone who played both betas and saw the improvements, I’m very hyped. It’s like watching a baby grow. “

MapleStory 2 – Download and page in English

This is how you can start: Here is the official site of Maple Story 2 in English. However, until October 10, a founder’s pack is needed to get started. After that, MapleStory 2 will be a Free2Play title.

More on the topic
With Maple Story 2, the cutest MMORPG in the world is coming soon
von Irina Moritz
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. PCGamer

How to play the Troll deck “Togwaggel-Druid” correctly in Hearthstone

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A Druid deck from Hearthstone causes despair for players. It uses a nasty trick and steals all options from the opponent.

In Hearthstone, funny deck ideas keep emerging that rely on a combination of various mechanics that result in great effects. Currently, there is a Druid deck that utilizes such a mechanic. We want to introduce you to the “Togwaggle Druid” deck today.

[vc_toggle title=Deck Code] AAECAZICBpvoAlaa7gLk+wKZ0wL96wIMmNIC6QHkCL/yAp7SApTSAoTmAkDb0wJfoM0Ch84CAA==[/vc_toggle]
Deck Cost: 9960 Arcane DustHearthstone Dreampetal Flourist title

How does the deck work? The deck primarily uses two mechanics from two legendary minions. The first is King Togwaggle. With him, you can swap your deck with the opponent’s for 8 mana. However, the opponent receives a spell that allows them to swap the decks back.

This very possibility is what you want to deny the opponent.

For this, it is either necessary to play King Togwaggle when the opponent already has a full hand (then they cannot receive the spell) or to use a second variant: Azalina Soulthief.

This legendary minion swaps your hand for a copy of the opponent’s hand. This means you also get the swap card! If the opponent now swaps the decks back, you can do it one more time yourself.

The difficulty: Basically, there are two problems when implementing this mechanic. These are the two possible “win conditions,” one of which must be fulfilled at the right time.

  • The opponent must have 10 cards in hand.
  • King Togwaggle and Azalina Soulthief must be played in the same turn.

Both win conditions can be brought about in several ways.

Hearthstone Azalina Soulthief title

Full hand of the opponent: If the opponent already has many cards in hand, you can fully fill your hand with Circle of Nature.

Togwaggle and Azalina in the same turn: The weapon Branch of the World Tree generates 10 mana as a death rattle. You should thus first play Togwaggle, then hit with the branch (it loses its last durability), and can then play Azalina.

Alternatively, you can hope for the Dream Petal Flourist. This is a minion that reduces the cost of a minion in hand by 7 at the end of the turn. Then, Togwaggle and Azalina can also be used in the same turn.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.

Link to the YouTube content

Overall, the deck is quite successful, but it is also great for “trolling” and simply having a lot of desperate opponents. If you want to try something new, you should best get your hands on the deck yourself!

What do you think of the deck? Do you find such a strategy exciting and interesting? Or is it very “cheesy”?

If you need solid decks in the Standard format, we have some suggestions for you here.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

The flying island in Fortnite has reached its 1st target – This is what happened

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite, the new flying island is apparently activating the runes. Last night, the island reached a rune for the first time, changing the world a bit.

The cube is now an island: Interdimensional rifts formed a space cube in Season 5 of Fortnite. It then rolled slowly across the map, marking mysterious runes on the map, until it sank in Loot Lake.

In Season 6, the Loot Lake rose into an island that can fly. The slow cube has thus become a hovering island, and it will likely activate the runes.

On Sunday, we speculated: What will happen when the island reaches the first rune? Now we know.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

What it means for players

This is what happened: Last night, the island arrived at a target for the first time: The rune was located west of Loot Lake. When the island reached its target, it created purple craters in the area. Players can jump off from them.

A kind of volcanic landscape has formed. The volcanoes seem to be blowing the “corruption” into the world. Additionally, a piece of the area with the rune has been pulled upward, creating a smaller flying island there.

Fortnite Island
Source: Reddit 

It is now possible for players:

  • to use these volcanoes as launch pads – making the areas interesting
  • and to land on the “smaller island” with the rune. Here you can see that there is even a treasure chest waiting
Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

The island reached the first rune and changed it four days after the start of Season 6. It will be interesting to see what happens when it reaches the next six runes. After the space cube took so much time in Season 5, it seems to be starting faster now.

Map changes in Season 6 continue

Other strange things are happening: As players report, this is not the only map change in Fortnite. Apparently, smaller purple cubes are now appearing under the house on the flying island.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

Yesterday, we reported on the island and speculated what it all means:

More on the topic
Flying island in Fortnite is moving now – Fans find out where to
von Schuhmann
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Fortnite Insider

Red Dead Redemption 2 shows new gameplay today – Here’s what to expect

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on October 1st, Rockstar Games will release the 2nd gameplay trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2. We will show you the time and what to expect from the trailer here.

What’s new? The team on Rockstar Games’ social channels pointed out that a new gameplay trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 is being released today.

When will the trailer come out? In the post, the developers explain that we can expect the video at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. That is 3:00 PM in Germany.

New Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer – Expectations

Fans are already looking forward to more insights into the world of Red Dead Redemption 2. The reactions to the announcement of the new trailer are, as expected, particularly positive.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the Twitter content

What’s in the video? Rockstar Games did not specify what to expect in the new trailer in this announcement. However, they explained during the 1st gameplay trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 which contents will be shown in the next video:

  • Mission details will be examined
  • Activities such as fishing will be highlighted
  • The gangs of the opponents will be introduced
  • How heists work
  • Introduction of the new Dead Eye system

We’ll have the trailer: We will show you the trailer here on MeinMMO as soon as it becomes available. Maybe we will see more insights into the first-person view in Red Dead Redemption 2, which testers praise.

red dead redemption 2 fishing header

Where will it be played? To get in the mood for the Western adventure, Rockstar Games has already given fans a first glimpse of the towns. These impressive locations are where you will fight in Red Dead Redemption 2.

When will it be released? Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released on October 26, 2018, for PS4 and Xbox One. There will also be a multiplayer mode, but it will only be released in November as a beta. So you’ll have time after release to deal with the over 200 wild animals and peacefully complete the missions.

Update 3:10 PM: The trailer is here!

More on the topic
Check out the 2nd gameplay trailer of Red Dead Redemption 2
von Patrick Freese
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

What Saurfang and “Zappy Boi” are up to in Patch 8.1 of World of Warcraft

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

In the upcoming Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance of WoW, the story of Saurfang continues. We’ll tell you what the old Orc is up to.

Patch 8.1 Tides of Vengeance of World of Warcraft advances the story of the war between Horde and Alliance. But there is also information about an old Orc who was imprisoned with the start of Battle for Azeroth. What players can expect from Saurfang in the upcoming patch, we reveal here.

WoW Saurfang Cinematic title 1

Spoiler Warning: If you do not want to know what happens with Saurfang in Patch 8.1, you should not read on.

Escape from the Alliance: Sylvanas has a special mission for the player. She has heard that Saurfang has escaped from his prison (he was imprisoned in Stormwind) and still needs to hide in the vicinity of Stormwind. She sends the player along with a dark ranger, Zekhan (whom everyone knows as “Zappy Boi”) and some soldiers to find Saurfang.

The mission is to bring Saurfang back. He must not “fall into the hands of the enemy” again.

WoW Zekhan Zappy Boi 5

After a longer search, the players find Saurfang, who does not want to come with them. The dark ranger, who has direct instructions from Sylvanas, wants to kill Saurfang on the spot if he continues to refuse. Zekhan joins Saurfang and (probably with the help of the players) manages to kill the dark ranger and the other Horde soldiers.

Courage for the Horde: However, Saurfang continues to decide not to show himself. He tells Zekhan that he must return to the Horde. He should pretend to have been defeated by Saurfang, which is why Saurfang also gives Zekhan a good beating.

Furthermore, Zekhan should “tell everyone who wishes for the honor of the Horde to be restored that they must not give up hope”.

WoW Sylvanas Warbringer Screen 1

Zekhan and the player then return to Sylvanas. She reacts skeptically that Zekhan is only slightly injured and wonders how Saurfang could supposedly take out the whole troop alone, but for now leaves it at that.

Please keep in mind that this information is still from the PTR. Details may still change before the release of the patch.

Our extensive overview reveals what else Patch 8.1 brings.

What do you think of Saurfang’s actions? What do you say about the re-emergence of Zekhan? What could Saurfang’s plans be?

More news can be found here: Our WoW Facebook page is always the first to hear about new updates!

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. wowhead.com

3 new multiplayer games in October 2018 for PS4, Xbox, PC and Switch

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 8 minutes

In October 2018, there are interesting releases of new multiplayer games on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. We are particularly excited about three of these games and would like to present them to you in detail.

Look forward to the following games in October:

  • Super Mario Party by Nintendo with release on October 5 (For Nintendo Switch)
  • Call of Duty Black Ops 4 by Activision Blizzard with release on October 12, 2018 (For PC, PS4, Xbox One)
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 by Rockstar Games with release on October 26, 2018 (For PS4, Xbox One)

What these games are about and why they are worth your attention, we will show you here.

[toc]

Super Mario Party

What is Super Mario Party? This is a virtual board game experience where you compete with other players for the best spots in mini-games and on the game board.

More on the topic
The 5 Best Party Games for the Couch on PC, PS4, and Xbox One
von Cortyn

What is it about? Join together with characters from the Mario games that you have selected on a virtual board game. In over 80 minigames, you have to prove your skill with the Switch controllers.

The minigames offer a lot of variety. While pedaling on small tricycles, you should move the Joy-Con controllers in a circle – stamina is key if you want to cross the finish line first. Other mini-games require full-body involvement when you have to mimic poses while dancing or march like in a parade.

You don’t have to play against each other necessarily. Cooperative modes like rafting test your teamwork skills. There is also an online mini-game mode.

Super Mario Party group
Teamwork while rowing in Super Mario Party
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release: October 5, 2018
Business Model: Buy-2-Play
Genre: Board game, Party
Comparable to: Mario Party: The Top 100, 1-2 Switch, The Jackbox Party

What’s included? The familiar board game gameplay has been enhanced with elements like dice that can only be used by specific characters. New gameplay methods developed specifically for the use of the Joy-Con controllers can be found in Super Mario Party. The game is played in the classic 4-player format, where players take turns rolling the dice and moving around the board.

Super Mario Party

What makes Super Mario Party special

  • The classic Mario Party experience with new elements like character dice, a group system, and new game boards
  • Team mode where you can move freely across the field
  • A new online marathon: players participate online in a series of competitions consisting of five mini-games
  • Mode with two Switch consoles in table mode – for example, where you align patterns
  • 80 new mini-games challenge the speed, stamina, or dexterity of players

Super Mario Party offers the following multiplayer elements

If you want to compete with your friends, choose game modes designed for competition. Here, you need to outperform your fellow players. If you prefer to be active as a team, choose the co-op mode and fight together. This can be done as a two- or four-player team.

Super Mario Party Team

Super Mario Party is ideal for …

Fans of the Mario Party series who have been waiting for a Switch successor. Friends will also find fun here who want to compete together or against each other in small fun games. Players looking for a direct comparison of strength with others will enjoy the mini-games.

Conclusion: Super Mario Party provides good entertainment, fun, and a test of strength with its lovingly designed mini-games. Those who enjoy playing board games and want to combine them with virtual gameplay will feel at home here.

Recommended editorial content

At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.

I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms. Read more about our privacy policy.
Link to the YouTube content

On the next page, we continue with a shooter that many celebrated in beta

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Pages: 1 2 3