Star Citizen will ask for money for live stream, fans grab pitchforks

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 4 minutes

In Star Citizen it seems to be only about one topic: money. Now CIG wants to charge for the Citizencon livestream. This is causing protests. Roberts says fans do not see the nuances when they grab their pitchforks.

The Citizencon is a major annual event for fans of the space MMORPG Star Citizen. For all these years watching the livestream was free. This year it is supposed to be mostly paid.

Digital-Ticket

How much will the livestream cost? Those who want to see the livestream from the Citizencon need a digital ticket for about $20-24. The opening speech and the closing event are free, however. The rest is behind a paywall.

Only community subscribers and backers who have reached concierge level have free access. To obtain this, one must have invested at least $1000 in Star Citizen.

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Chris Roberts

Fans say: They want money for us to watch an infomercial

Negative reactions: The announcement is generally seen critically. A popular post on reddit says that the “Citizencon” is already an advertising event used to sell expensive ships.

Demanding money for this goes too far for some.

You are poisoning the well

The fan site Relay strikes a similar chord: CIG has raised 190 million US dollars through crowdfunding.

Star Citizen relies on the goodwill of the community. CIG poisons this well if they charge $20 for people to find out how the game, which they have co-financed, is doing.

What does the top critic say? The declared archenemy of Chris Roberts and Star Citizen, Derek Smart, has a mocking word to say.

For him, it is clear that Star Citizen is desperate if they resort to such actions. They must have had trouble selling tickets for the Citizencon, and therefore turned to such measures.

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Roberts says: Expensive livestream, we will do it like Blizzard

This is what Chris Roberts says: Mastermind Chris Roberts comments on the action. He says there is a lot of hate and anger towards community management and marketing out there. But it was his idea to charge for the livestream.

Roberts explains this with the increased costs of the event.

What is so expensive? This year the Citizencon is three times larger than the last one, thus the costs are also doubled. Furthermore, everything is supposed to be presented more professionally. This would consume a low six-figure sum, starting from $100,000.

Such community content should not be financed from the budget for game development, so they are looking for another way.

To finance the Citizencon, they are orienting themselves towards Blizzard. They also wanted money for their Blizzcon.

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You are watching anyway on YouTube

What matters is what is on YouTube: Roberts also says that streaming is only a small but important part of the event – the vast majority will be seen afterwards through the media and YouTube.

That is why it is so important to provide high-quality videos of the event on YouTube.

Therefore, Roberts promises that they will record, edit, and publish the presentations on YouTube. The presentations will come as quickly as possible – the panels then in the following days.

Streaming is only offered for hardcore fans who want to see the “raw content” live but have no opportunity to be there in person.

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Roberts speaks of pitchforks

One can tell that Roberts is somewhat affected by the criticism he considers unfair.

Roberts says: “I understand that some of you do not consider these nuances when you take out your pitchforks. That is why I thought it would help to explain our thinking and decision-making process to you.”

He reiterates the benefits that are offered for free:

  • Opening keynote and closing event live in the stream
  • and all events for free on YouTube with some days delay

What has the stress now brought? It seems that Star Citizen has only now released the keynote and the closing event for free due to public pressure.

Update: The story has a sequel. Chris Roberts has now completely relented and made the stream free:

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Pokémon GO soon reveals Ultra Bonus – Fans hope for this

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 5 minutes

In Pokémon GO, players are waiting for a mysterious Ultra Bonus. Niantic will introduce this in a few days.

A great secret is waiting to be unveiled by the Pokémon GO developers. The Ultra Bonus has been a topic for the players for weeks. However, apart from the title, the Ultra Bonus, we know nothing about it.

On September 10, Niantic plans to present this. The community already has some ideas about it.

Why is there an Ultra Bonus?

Pokémon GO launched a summer tour in 2018:

For each of these three events, Niantic set up global challenges. Trainers have to work together worldwide and pursue common goals. In doing so, players unlock bonuses in the game.

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Legendary Days as a reward: For the successful completion of all tasks of an event, Niantic rewards the players with the Zapdos tag, the Articuno tag, and finally the Moltres tag in September.

The biggest reward follows: If all goals of the summer tour are achieved, Niantic will unlock the Ultra Bonus. This is basically the biggest success trainers can achieve during the summer tour 2018.

Ultra-Bonus

What the fresh Pokémon, new features, or rotations in the game will be is unclear. Because Niantic has not revealed anything about this special bonus. Only on September 10 will the developers provide more details.

We reached out to the community. What do trainers believe is behind this bonus?

Possibilities for the Ultra Bonus in Pokémon GO

There are some themes that keep coming up in the Pokémon GO community in connection with the Ultra Bonus. Initially, there was speculation about Celebi, but you can already unlock it with these quests.

So what theories remain?

Mewtwo Tag, Shiny, new EX Raid Boss

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Background: It has been about a year since Mewtwo was released in Pokémon GO. On August 14, 2017, it first stormed the arenas in exclusive raids. For this one-year anniversary, trainers suspect that the Ultra Bonus is directly related to Mewtwo.

The wish: Trainers wish that Mewtwo appears worldwide in regular raids in which all trainers can participate. So far, Mewtwo is only available to trainers with exclusive invitations. There is also hope for a shiny variant of this special Pokémon.

Features like PvP or PokéStop submissions

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Background: Niantic has already announced that they are working on incorporating direct battles between trainers. However, they have not yet revealed a specific release date.

The first wish: Many players would be pleased to have a PvP feature in Pokémon GO. This would allow them to duel directly with their friends and would provide a change from arena and raid battles.

Pokémon GO PokéStop

Background for PokéStop submissions: Currently, submitting PokéStops is only possible through indirect means. Players must reach a certain level in Ingress, another game by Niantic, before they can submit portal proposals there, which can then end up as arenas or PokéStops in Pokémon GO. This is cumbersome and particularly time-consuming for players in rural areas who have few Stops or Arenas available.

The second wish: Players have long wished for the ability to photograph places near them for Pokémon GO and submit them to Niantic as Stops.

Players hope that with the Ultra Bonus, one of these features will be activated.

Rotation of regional Pokémon

Pokémon GO Regional Title 2

Background: In Pokémon GO, there are monsters that appear only in specific locations around the world. A Tauros is typically found only in North America, a Tropius in Africa, and here in Europe, there’s Pantimos. The list goes on; here are the details for you:

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The wish: While some regional Pokémon can make their way to Europe through events where they are not normally available, it still makes it challenging to fill the PokéDex when there are so many regional monsters. Trainers hope that with the Ultra Bonus, regional Pokémon will rotate and we can catch monsters in Europe that typically appear only in other parts of the world.

New monsters from Generation 4

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Background: Pokémon GO is now over 2 years old and already includes monsters from the first, second, and third generations in the game. At some point, Generation 4 should follow.

The wish: With the Ultra Bonus, the developers could release the first wave of Gen 4 monsters in Pokémon GO. This would mark the start of the Sinnoh region Pokémon. There have already been early signs for Generation 4. Recently, however, Niantic removed important code for Gen 4.

Doubling all bonuses

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Background: For the past events of the summer tour, there have already been XP and candy events. The Safari Zone in Japan will likely unlock many Stardust bonuses. Now the community believes that the Ultra Bonus is related to this.

The wish: Trainers hope that the Ultra Bonus will be an event that combines all previous events and puts them out in an even better format. This event should unlock double XP, double candy, and double stardust for all actions in the game.

Your opinion is requested

These are just wishful thoughts and theories from trainers in the Pokémon GO community on Reddit, Twitter, Facebook, and more.

Do you believe that the Ultra Bonus will include any of these suggestions? What would be most realistic for you, what would you wish for?

Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.

We are also on Facebook. To make sure you don’t miss any news, you can follow our Facebook page for Pokémon GO. For community interactions, we have a Pokémon GO group with over 21,000 members.

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In Destiny 2 you will soon be able to earn titles like in WoW

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 2 minutes

With Forsaken, Destiny 2 is supposed to become a hobby again. Lore and collectibles are returning, and Guardians can earn titles by completing special triumphs.

In the last ViDoc, Bungie gave a glimpse of what players can expect with the upcoming expansion Forsaken in Destiny 2. It was briefly mentioned that Guardians can hunt for special titles that will be displayed under their names in the game world, similar to World of Warcraft. Some of these titles are also said to require a substantial amount of work.

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Guardians can adorn themselves with various titles in Forsaken

Titles as prestige objects: As described in the ViDoc, there are currently not many titles. However, the ones that exist are said to be very time-intensive. Titles are unlocked by completing triumph sets, which are newly added to the Guardians’ menu alongside the collectibles.

The video shows the title “Chronicler”, for which players must complete all lore triumphs. This triumph consists of several books that are filled like the Grimoire from Destiny 1 by defeating enemies and finding collectibles.

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Guardians could showcase titles: Like in other games, such as World of Warcraft, players can display their earned titles. Selected titles will be shown in the game world under the players’ names.

Collectibles as a hobby: With Forsaken, Destiny 2 is supposed to become a hobby again. Players have often complained that the base game lacked collectibles and had little lore to discover. Triumphs and titles are a way to keep players engaged once they have reached the endgame.

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Would titles be something you would chase? Or would you prefer gear or items for completing triumphs?

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Overwatch: PTR patch will fix Reinhardt – Will he be playable again soon?

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Finally, Blizzard is addressing Reinhardt’s issues. Soon, the German knight Overwatch could be playable again in Overwatch!

Although Overwatch has been on the market for several years now, there are still numerous bugs and issues. It’s no wonder, as new patches and updates constantly expand the game, and it is natural for bugs to appear.

However, Reinhardt in particular has always suffered from these bugs and is considered hopelessly bugged. Now, there is a new patch on the PTR of Overwatch that aims to change that.

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What’s wrong with Reinhardt? Many of Reinhardt’s abilities are occasionally not calculated correctly in Overwatch.

For example, opponents may not be caught by his ultimate Earthshatter even though they are positioned in the center of his field of view. His charge also often causes problems and simply “shoves” opponents aside instead of carrying them along.

Overwatch Reinhardt Solo

What is to be fixed? The developers have written a number of fixes in the patch notes that should improve Reinhardt. These include:

  • Reinhardt will no longer pin targets that are behind him at the start of the charge.
  • Reinhardt should now be able to pin targets while moving in the charge (i.e., swinging left or right).
  • Reinhardt’s Earthshatter should now hit opponents who are on the payload.
  • The effect of Reinhardt’s Earthshatter should now be able to ascend certain elevations again.
  • A bug has been fixed where Reinhardt sometimes simply turned around when he deactivated his barrier shield.

The patch was deployed on the PTR last night (08/30/2018) and is expected to go live in a few weeks.

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Fans want more: Many players believe that Reinhardt is now hardly relevant in Overwatch. With more and more agile heroes who have a lot of control effects, such as stuns or knocks, an immobile, slow hero like Reinhardt seems out of place.

Players are therefore demanding buffs or a rework of the character, similar to what happened recently with Symmetra.

Are you looking forward to the fixes for Reinhardt? Or have you had no problems with his bugs?

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Anthem should not be a hype yet: BioWare deliberately withheld information

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 3 minutes

There is still little news about BioWare’s new online shooter Anthem. So far, no real hype has ignited, and most remain skeptical about Anthem. According to Game Director Jon Warner, this will change soon.

Since the reveal of Anthem at E3 2017, there has been little concrete information about BioWare’s new flagship title. During the E3 2018, new trailers were released, but they didn’t reveal much new information.

A single Twitter account as the source of all information: For those following news about Anthem, the Twitter account of Mark Darrah is likely well known. The Lead Producer hosts an ongoing Q&A session until the release. Here, anyone can ask questions, and Darrah may provide brief answers.

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Small bites of information, much room for speculation: The result is that small one-sentence statements about Anthem keep appearing. Articles in the press regularly summarize these snippets and attempt to decipher the meaning of each sentence with the fans. This is often unsatisfactory.

Fans are now being patient: This “marketing strategy” is causing skepticism among many. We also notice this in the comments on MeinMMO. Many wonder why the developers don’t talk concretely and in detail about story or mechanics. There are no additional trailers that could get one excited. Simply nothing.

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Anthem should mature before BioWare went public

In an interview from Gamescom 2018 with gamesindustry.biz, Game Director Jon Warner revealed that BioWare intentionally decided to hold back information.

Large public presence in the coming months: Warner assured that Anthem will have a significant public presence in the coming months. Both marketing and media will be involved.

The developers felt the need to keep Anthem away from the public for a while and wanted to let it mature quietly. Anthem should first become what BioWare wanted and needed from the game.

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At PAX West, BioWare wants to reveal more about the story

Kickoff of the media campaign at PAX West? At the gaming festival, BioWare will start a panel discussion about Anthem. This is titled “Our World, My Story.” Here, the Anthem team wants to explain how the many different stories work together. Every player is to be a building block of the story.

It is conceivable that BioWare is planning to kick off its marketing campaign for Anthem here, where we could learn more details about the game. However, this is speculation.

When does the panel discussion start? On Saturday, September 1, at 10:30 PM.

Where can it be seen? On the Twitch channel of PAX West.

We at MeinMMO will, of course, follow the discussion and provide you with the latest information.

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BioWare says: Anthem is an evolution of the iconic solo RPGs

Jon Warner also spoke in the interview about Anthem being a true BioWare production. Fans were worried that the strengths of the studio would suffer under the publisher EA.

Anthem adheres to the two principles of the studio: 

  • Be generous to players: They never want players to regret investing money and time with BioWare. This is especially important to the developers as creators and gamers.
  • Provide an experience that captivates: For the studio, it would be a big opportunity with Anthem as a games-as-a-service to provide players with a BioWare experience for an extended period. They find this particularly interesting. BioWare wants to amaze players and move them, seeking reasons for players to return to Anthem repeatedly. This drives and guides the developers.

How the developers plan to implement these two principles in practice may be something we hear about in the coming months.

What do you think about BioWare’s decision to stay under the radar for so long?

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WoW: Why allied races at launch are a bad idea

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

The allied races are one of the great features of WoW: Battle for Azeroth. Yet, they are designed very strangely.

With World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, there were several new features that enrich Azeroth now. Besides island expeditions and warfronts, the new allied races were especially promoted. However, they are a gameplay contradiction and thus annoy many fans.

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At the end of World of Warcraft: Legion, the system made sense. It was essentially a “drought” period where players had little to do. So a system came just in time, where you could unlock and then level new races. Players could already level their void elves, highmountain taurens, lightforged draenei, and nightborne and now start in the new addon Battle for Azeroth.

But Dark Iron Dwarves and Mag’har Orcs are different. They appear at the launch of a new expansion and thus at the most inconvenient time. Because now most players want to prepare for the first “season” of BfA. After all, the first raid “Uldir” starts on September 5th, and the “Mythic+” dungeons will also be available then. This means the character needs to be geared and prepared.

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But that is not possible if you want to play a Dark Iron Dwarf or a Mag’har as your main character.

The absurd situation now is that you first have to “rush” a main character through all the new content, to unlock a new character at the end of a weeks-long farm grind. You also rush level this one from level 20, just to repeat all the new content again at level 110.

So anyone planning to play a “new” main character as an allied race is completely overwhelmed if they do not want to lag behind in raid content for several weeks.

WoW Battle for Azeroth Maghar Mount and Armor

This is not well thought out. Perhaps it was planned as a time sink, but releasing such a time sink at launch is not a well-considered idea.

I welcome more variety in World of Warcraft, and the new races contribute to more diversity. But releasing allied races at the start of an expansion – coupled with high reputation requirements – makes no sense. It creates stress and frustration.

I am lucky that none of the new races appeal to me and my urge to play them is correspondingly low. However, among my friends, “the whining” is significant. And I can understand it.

What is your opinion on the allied races that are released at the start of a new raid tier?

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Fortnite: Profi zeigt, wie man Fallschaden vermeidet, cool dabei aussieht

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Android, Switch & Xbox One), a professional player has impressively proven that you can fall from great heights and still survive. And it all looked cool as well.

The player POW3R from the pro team Fnatic has been a professional in Overwatch and Call of Duty. In Fortnite, he recently showed once again that he seems to have nerves of steel.

What happened? In a wild battle in Fortnite, POW3R and his opponent dueled. Both players built against each other and entrenched themselves in increasingly powerful fortifications.

However, POW3R found himself in serious danger and fell many meters to the ground, facing certain death.

Launch pad saves player

How did POW3R survive? For most players, this fall would have meant the end. The fall damage in Fortnite is quite severe. But POW3R remained completely calm. Without making a sound, he simply built a launch pad underneath him at the last second. This allowed him to completely escape the fall damage, survived, and immediately jumped back into the fight.

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Why is this move so epic? What sounds easy is actually extremely difficult. Because the launch pad had to be exactly where POW3R landed. And it had to be placed on a structure already built by players. If POW3R had not kept his nerves and missed that minimal window of time, he would have smashed to the ground and lost the game.

Player stays cool, spectators do not

Spectators freak out: How crazy the action was is humorously not visible on POW3R himself. He remains completely cool and doesn’t flinch. However, his buddy, who is sitting behind him and watching the game, can’t close his mouth in awe.

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What do you think of POW3R’s launch pad action? Have you ever experienced something similar in Fortnite or even pulled it off yourself?

The following action was also a crazy stunt from Fortnite:

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My-MMO asks: Which MMORPG will break through in 2019?

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 4 minutes

Big MMORPG releases are now rare. However, in 2019 several online role-playing games are on the agenda. We want to know which ones you think have the best chance of breaking through.

In 2019, several new MMORPGs will, with a bit of luck, celebrate their release. In the following paragraphs, we will briefly introduce these games before you can vote in a survey on which one you think can prevail.

Ascent: Infinite Realm (A:IR)

A:IR comes from the Korean developer Bluehole. They have already gained initial experience in the genre with the colorful action MMORPG TERA. Additionally, the battle royale shooter PUBG is also from them.

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What is special about A:IR? A:IR is about airships and mechs in a steampunk look. The game is supposed to focus heavily on action combat. Additionally, a large PvP mode with realm vs. realm battles is planned.

Furthermore, the developers want to ensure that A:IR is easily accessible and can be played well by people with little time.

Project TL (Lineage 3)

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After the long-planned Lineage Eternal was canceled, NCSoft wants to finally release a new game from their successful series with Project TL. The game is currently only known under the working title “Project TL” and is supposed to become an action MMORPG.

What is special about Project TL? The game is supposed to focus on a dynamic action combat system. The environment will be destructible, and there will be sieges and weather effects. The character system is supposed to be more classic. The interchangeable heroes from Lineage Eternal have been removed.

Ashes of Creation

Ashes of Creation is supposed to be a classic MMORPG where players build a new world and experience adventures.

Ashes of Creation Screenshot Stadt mit Statue und Me Stitch Wagen Titel

What is special about Ashes of Creation? The game focuses on the fact that you not only level up your hero but also the game world. The world essentially behaves like a character of its own and is changed by the actions of players. So if you catch a lot of fish, the town in the region will become an important fishing port.

Crowfall

Crowfall Stadt

Crowfall focuses on PvP and sandbox gameplay. In a fantasy world, you must prevail against other players and form alliances.

What is special about Crowfall? The world in Crowfall has an expiration date. Each of these “campaigns” is time-limited and will eventually be destroyed by undead. Until then, you can enjoy yourself freely and develop your hero.

Once a campaign is over, you can start the next one, which may have entirely different rules. Between the campaigns, you expand your little kingdom in an inter-dimensional space that is never destroyed.

Camelot Unchained

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Camelot Unchained is another PvP sandbox game. It is the successor to the famous Dark Age of Camelot. Its developer Mark Jacobs is also involved in Camelot Unchained again.

What is special about Camelot Unchained? Camelot Unchained offers three large factions that will forever fight each other. PvP fans will be fully satisfied, especially in large battles that should involve hundreds of players.

New World

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New World, the big new game from Amazon, is supposed to be a PvP sandbox set against the backdrop of the 17th century. The focus is clearly on survival and PvP, theme park fans might be disappointed.What is special about New World? You can freely explore the huge game world. You have no predefined classes. You develop your skills and build your character accordingly. It is also important to work together in guilds and conquer territories.

What is your favorite?

In the following survey window, you can now vote on which of the games shown here has a good chance of breaking through in 2019. However, you only have one vote, so choose wisely!

 

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Pokémon GO: The bonuses you receive during the Stardust event

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Now it’s known what bonuses await you at the Stardust event after the Safari Zone in Yokosuka. This should greatly increase your Stardust reserves in Pokémon GO.

If all the goals of the worldwide catch challenge are met, the developers will unlock special Stardust bonuses. These will be active for one week and form the Stardust event.

Niantic has now revealed more details about the event and explains how high the rewards are for various actions in the game. And they are worth it.

Bonuses for the Stardust Event after Japan Safari in Yokosuka

What kind of event? The global challenge by Professor Willow takes place next weekend, on September 1st and 2nd. This challenge is related to the Safari Zone Yokosuka and Japan.

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What time? In Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India, the event runs from 07:00 to 23:59 (GMT). As we calculate with GMT+2, the time window for the challenges here should start at 09:00 and end at 01:59.

Japan Safari

What tasks? In collaboration, all regions must complete many field researches. In Europe, this totals 5 million. If the different regions reach their goals, the rewards shown in the graphic will be activated shortly after the challenge.These bonuses are available: At first, it was only clear which actions in the game would yield bonuses. Now the developers explained how high these are. Provided that the tasks are fulfilled, the following bonuses are available:

  • 3x Stardust for catching Pokémon if the tasks are completed locally in Yokosuka
  • 1-hour Stardust pieces if Europe, the Middle East, and Africa collectively complete 5 million research tasks during the event time
  • 2x Stardust for hatching eggs if America completes 5 million research tasks during the event time
  • 3000 Stardust guaranteed for every raid if the Asia-Pacific region completes 5 million research tasks during the event time
    Pokémon GO Star Piece

When will the bonuses be available? They will be unlocked after the challenge and will be active from September 3rd at 22:00 until September 10th at 22:00.

Another reward is the Lavados Day on September 8th in Pokémon GO. It will be unlocked when all regions unlock their bonuses. After that, on September 10th, Niantic will reveal more about the Ultra Bonus.

Next weekend increases your chances of getting this Shiny in Pokémon GO

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Neverwinter aims to: We want to be funny in the new addon The Heart of Fire

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

With The Heart of Fire, a new expansion for the MMORPG Neverwinter has been announced, this time focusing on humor instead of horror.

After the excursions into horror-land Ravenloft, players of the MMORPG Neverwinter need something funny again. Together with the famous Dungeons & Dragons adventurer group Acquisitions Incorporated, a new adventure module called The Heart of Fire will soon be released.

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A funny adventure

Penny Arcade founders write new D&D adventure: Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik, creators of the famous webcomic Penny Arcade, along with their D&D colleague Amy Falcone and the publisher Wizards of the Coast, have written a new adventure for Neverwinter that focuses on the humor familiar from Penny Arcade. This is meant to turn the MMORPG upside down. Jerry Holkins, Mike Krahulik, and Amy Falcone even lend their voices to the NPCs in the game.

Outsmart the competition: Acquisitions Incorporated boss Walnut Dankgrass (Amy Falcone) tasks the heroes in the expansion The Heart of Fire with dealing with her competition. If you eliminate them – however you like – you can become an intern at Acq. Inc. for life.

But first, you have to find “huge jewels” for Omin Dran (Jerry Holkins) at the Sword Coast. You will receive support from Jim Darkmagic (Mike Krahulik). But this one quest won’t be the only one. The missions become more and more bizarre.

  • You are to infiltrate a Beholder congress
  • It is necessary to fight sky pirates on the airship of Acquisitions Inc.
  • You must rescue a noble youth, which ends in a special battle
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Interesting innovations for the MMO

Become the owner of your own workshop: The adventure module The Heart of Fire will bring more innovations:

  • The professions system will be completely overhauled
  • You will become the owner and manager of your own crafting workshop in the Protector’s Enclave

“We have been looking for an opportunity to collaborate with the talented people from Acquisitions Incorporated for a long time, and now we have finally succeeded,” said Gordon Fong, Executive Producer of Neverwinter.

Many members of our team are big fans of the world that Mikey and Jerry have created, and allowing their stories to become part of our game was an honor and, of course, a great pleasure. In this expansion, both die-hard fans of Neverwinter and new players will get their money’s worth. From the funny dialogues that have never been seen in the game before to the bizarre adventures awaiting the newly minted employees of Acq. Inc., there is something for every D&D fan in The Heart of Fire.

Release first for PC: As is always the case with Neverwinter, the expansion The Heart of Fire will also be released first for PC. The release date is November 6. There is no date yet for Xbox One and PS4.

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China will Gaming einschränken – Zensur oder Kindeswohl?

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The Chinese government is likely to take a much more critical view of games in the future. Officially, the government aims to combat children’s nearsightedness. This affects the two Chinese gaming giants Tencent and NetEase.

China wants to combat nearsightedness: The Chinese government has issued new edicts targeting gaming, among other things (via Chinese Ministry of Education). The official reason given is “nearsightedness,” which affects many young Chinese early on.

The authorities say: “Parents should minimize the use of electronic devices when they are with their children. The use of electronic devices for purposes other than learning should not exceed 15 minutes [at a time].”

The devices should not be used for more than one hour a day.

Even the President of China, Xi Jinping, has spoken on this issue: One must protect children’s eyesight.

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Play less, go outside: The government now wants children to play outside rather than devote themselves to “electronic products.”

Still unclear what impact this will have: So far, this is just an edict, but various ministries are to work on its implementation, including the ministry responsible for gaming in China.

But even if these are still intentions, they are already having an impact on the markets. For months, such an “anti-gaming” step has been anticipated.

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Political intent suspected: Restricting gaming

What is behind this? These measures to protect children’s eyesight are interpreted by the markets as a sign that gaming in China will be much more heavily regulated by the government in the future.

For several months, the Chinese government’s stance on gaming seems to be changing.

All these years, the Chinese gaming giants with their good political connections have been allowed to operate in a gray area. While other media were censored, gaming in China was able to flourish. The company “Tencent” has even become one of the seven largest companies in the world, creating a network around gaming and the internet.

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von Irina Moritz

Many predicted the end of the golden era for gaming giants in Asia

However, in recent months, an end to this golden time has been signaled. The government has not issued new licenses for new foreign games. As a result, “Monster Hunter World” had to be withdrawn.

There has also been a political restructuring behind the scenes regarding who approves games and who regulates them. Observers suspected an internal power struggle among various authorities (via gamesindustry.biz).

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Incredibly popular in China: Honor of Kings, a kind of “Mobile LoL.”

Analysts had already feared that the Chinese government was tightening its stance on gaming to curb a rampant online addiction among the youth of the country.

Because it does not align with the political will of the leadership.

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As early as 2017, there were initial measures against the mobile MOBA Honor of Kings. After a pro-government Chinese newspaper criticized the game, publisher Tencent decided to significantly restrict playtimes for children and teenagers.

This was likely done to preempt such an edict as the one that has now been issued.

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How are the markets reacting?

Bloomberg reports on how markets are reacting to the new developments:

  • Netease fell by 7.2 percent in New York
  • Tencent fell by 5.3%

But Japanese and Korean companies that make a lot of money in China are also affected:

  • Capcom fell by 7.5%
  • Nexon fell by 5.1%
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This is how it has been so far: China has been a kind of paradise for Chinese gaming companies. Especially the two giants Tencent (LoL, Honor of Kings) and NetEase (distributing Blizzard games in China) prospered in a closed market. Anyone wanting to make money in China had to establish a business relationship with these companies.

In China, mobile games are hugely on the rise and generate enormous sums. – In China in 2016, there were already 503 million mobile gamers; by 2021, there should be 699 million (via NPR).

For a long time, the companies could earn a lot of money under these conditions. The government largely left them alone.

Companies like Tencent made a fortune under these conditions and invested their money in Western companies like Riot Games (LoL), Epic (Fortnite), or Ubisoft.

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But even in recent years, it has been indicated that the government has a problem with how much time Chinese children and teenagers spend playing games like “Honor of Kings”.

Apparently, there has been a change in course in recent months, which is now reflected in these decrees.

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WoW: Check out the “Honest Trailer” for Battle for Azeroth here

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The “Honest Trailer” for World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is here. You can watch the parody of the latest WoW expansion here.

The YouTube channel Smosh Games is known for its successful parodies. Whenever a new movie or game is released, the channel takes on that title and creates an “Honest Trailer” out of it. You can watch these in English here.

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What are the Honest Trailers? Free from any “PR nonsense,” the Honest Trailers always tell, without mercy, what the game is about or what thoughts players had while gaming. Most of the time, it’s quite funny, as is the case with World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth.

Cynical comments with a hint of truth: As usual with the Honest Trailers, World of Warcraft is also dissected with a wink. For example, the expansions are referred to as “randomly placed new continents on the map” or the Allied Races as “reskins with new horns… or whatever”.

Nevertheless, this Honest Trailer is relatively harmless and praises WoW in some aspects. It is the game that “has passed the test of time and is still good after 14 years – or at least good enough for people to keep paying their subscription fees.”

How do you like the Honest Trailer for WoW: Battle for Azeroth? Do you agree with the cynical comments? Or is it all exaggerated?

However, there is also more clear criticism of the new WoW expansion:

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FIFA 19: When will the demo be released?

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When does the FIFA 19 demo come out? What is the release date for PS4, Xbox One, and PC? All previous information about the release date, time, available teams, download, and the content of the demo can be found here.

Update: If you are looking for information about the FIFA 20 demo, you will find it here.

Update: Now all information about the FIFA 19 demo is known – release, teams, game modes, platforms.

On September 28, 2018, FIFA 19 will be released worldwide. Those who pre-order the Champions Edition or Ultimate Edition can even start three days earlier.

Test FIFA 19 before purchase: Many gamers are currently still unsure whether they want to buy FIFA 19 this year. Do the new features justify the full price? Do I even like the new gameplay?

With the FIFA 19 demo, you get the chance to test the upcoming football simulation conveniently from home.

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Release date of the FIFA 19 demo and time

The release date and all official information about the demo are always published by EA Sports only shortly before the launch. The release date has now been revealed.

When will the FIFA 19 demo be released? According to a press release from EA Sports on September 13!

What time will the FIFA 19 demo be released? We expect it to be at 7 PM. The demo was also released in the stores at this time in previous years.

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The playable teams and squads of the FIFA 19 demo

There has already been a leak regarding the available teams in the demo. According to this, these teams are involved:

  • FC Bayern Munich
  • Juventus Turin
  • Paris St. Germain
  • Manchester United
  • Real Madrid
  • Atletico Madrid
  • Tottenham Hotspur
  • Borussia Dortmund

The leak seems quite credible, as these teams were already playable at a FIFA 19 preview event to which we were invited.

Which leagues, teams, and national teams will feature in the main game FIFA 19 will be shown here in the overview:

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Which stadiums will be available in the demo is still unknown. However, certainly some stadiums from this list:

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The game modes of the FIFA 19 demo

The FIFA 19 demo only presents a snippet of the main game. It primarily serves to give you an impression of the gameplay.

The progress you make in the demo modes will not be transferred to the main game.

According to the fifauteam site, the demo will encompass three game modes:

  • Kick-off mode
  • Champions League mode (in kick-off mode)
  • The Journey Champions
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The Champions League will certainly be included in the demo: This competition is considered one of the biggest innovations in FIFA 19, which runs throughout the game. EA Sports will surely offer a sample of the CL mode in the demo.

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The story mode “The Journey” comes to an end in FIFA 19. You will likely be able to play a match in the demo and experience one or two cutscenes. The story mode was also present in the demo versions of the last two years and could be played in pre-release demos.

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FIFA 19 demo – download for PS4, Xbox One, PC – and Nintendo Switch?

On which platforms will the demo be released? It will certainly be released on PS4, Xbox One, and PC (Origin). It will not be released on PS3 or Xbox 360. No information is available for the Switch version, but it is also likely not to be released.

How does the download and installation work? Upon the release of the FIFA 19 demo, you will find the demo versions in the corresponding stores, namely in the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store. The PC download will take place through Origin.

For the installation, you will likely need between 7 and 8 GB. The demo download is free.

Note: As soon as there is new official information about the FIFA 19 demo, we will update this article.

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Destiny 2: Check out the PS4-exclusive strike from Forsaken

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Shortly before the launch of the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2, there is first gameplay of the PlayStation-exclusive strike Broodhold. Watch the strike in full length.

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Exclusive content for PS4: As usual, Destiny 2 will also offer exclusive content for players on PS4 with the Forsaken expansion. In addition to new armor sets for each Guardian class, a new exotic weapon, and a ship, Guardians on PlayStation 4 will also receive an additional exclusive strike – Broodhold.

What does the video show? At PlayStation Underground, Bungie has now shown a complete run of the new strike from Forsaken. A team from all three Guardian classes fights through a downed Hive ship in the Wirrbucht to face the Hive Brood Queen at the end and eradicate the Hive plague.

In doing so, Guardians will use new supers and gear that will come to the game with the upcoming fall addon – including the new PS4-exclusive fusion rifle Wavesplitter.

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What do you think of the strike? And what do you think of the new exotic weapon Wavesplitter?

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Ashes of Creation says: Release before 2020 and no fear about it

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Even though the release of the upcoming MMORPG Ashes of Creation is still some time away, we talked about this topic with Steven Sharif and lead designer Jeffrey Bard from Intrepid Studios at gamescom.

The release of a new MMORPG is a delicate matter. If you can’t convince right from the start, then the chances are good that the MMO will not be successful and quickly fade away. However, the developers of Ashes of Creation are not afraid of the release, unlike the team behind Crowfall.

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MMO veterans ensure the release date is met

There is only one chance for a good start: Like many other MMO developers, Intrepid Studios believes that a new MMORPG has only one chance for a good release. If this works, the path to success is paved. If the release fails, it will be extremely difficult for the game to recover. Most games do not succeed in that.

Developers are not afraid of the release: Even though a release is always difficult, the Intrepid Studios are not afraid of the launch of Ashes of Creation. What matters is the “momentum” you start with. If an MMORPG already has a large population before launch, it provides certain momentum for the launch. This community wants to play the game and thus represents the drive.

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This is why the release will succeed: Of course, it is up to the development team to deliver a good product. However, Steven Sharif and Jeffrey Bard explain that they made sure to assemble a team of the best veterans in the MMO industry.

Where are the developers from? Many former developers from the Everquest series, Vanguard, Planetside, Star Wars Galaxies, DC Universe, and many other MMORPGs are working on Ashes of Creation.

Therefore, the team is convinced that they will release a high-quality product that has been perfectly implemented. “The momentum, the execution, and partners like my.com are a recipe for success!” While my.com as a publisher raises skepticism among some players.

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The team is confident in the game

Alpha 0 is an indicator of success: The Intrepid Studios have launched the Alpha 0 for players with diverse backgrounds in the gaming industry. They did not want to offer Alpha 0 for purchase, but instead allowed handpicked individuals to receive specific feedback. The Alpha 0 was assembled in five months.

The map is the size of the world of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, there are seven dungeons, and you can level up to level 10. Additionally, it offers several other features from the complete game to provide a first glimpse into the MMO. Even the node system is included.

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All of this works and is well-received by testers. The developers behind it, some of whom have more than 20 years of professional experience, were amazed that such a thing could be achieved within such a short time. This shows Steven Sharif and Jeffrey Bard that they can meet their goals within the timeframe they set while delivering a high-quality MMORPG.

Release date before 2020: The team is so convinced of the project, so passionately involved, and everything is currently running so smoothly that a release is aimed for before the year 2020 and seems feasible for Intrepid Studios – even if it should only be December 31, 2019, as was jokingly added. There has been no change to this goal; they are still on schedule, Sharif said.

Will the MMORPG be released in German? That is the goal. A major advantage is that they could start localization early. Discussions are already ongoing regarding its implementation. There will also be language-specific, i.e., German servers.

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Pokémon GO: This weekend increases your chance of shiny Wingull

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In Pokémon GO trainers are eagerly waiting for the next Shiny. And that is just days away.

Pokémon GO is currently celebrating a Safari Zone in Yokosuka (Japan). Special monsters like Tropius appear more frequently in the area. But there are also rewards worldwide – and they are meant for all trainers.

A new shiny form is now active. You can catch the Shiny form for a few days now, but they are rare.

Shiny Wingull worldwide – Shiny Pelipper

During the Safari Zone in Japan, Shiny Wingull appears worldwide, which you can then evolve into Shiny Pelipper. You can already catch them now, but the spawns will be significantly increased over the weekend.

When does it start? Niantic already announced in July that trainers would be able to catch shiny Wingull worldwide during the Safari Zone in Japan. This coming weekend, on September 1 and 2, the spawn rate of Wingull will be increased.

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Niantic confirmed the upcoming weekend for the spawn increase on Twitter: “Wingull, including its shiny form, will appear more frequently worldwide on September 1 and 2. This is alongside the global catching challenge from Professor Willow.”

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Worldwide Challenge: This weekend, trainers around the world are tasked with completing many field research tasks. Because when the goal is reached, you will secure Stardust bonuses for various actions like hatching eggs or raids. We have explained the possible Stardust bonuses here for you.

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Last Stop: This Safari Zone is the last stop of the Pokémon Summer Tour 2018 after Dortmund and the GO Fest. Trainers are eagerly waiting to see what Ultra Bonus Niantic will present. Because that seems to be the grand finale of this tour.

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What is the Ultra Bonus in Pokémon GO?

Ultra Bonus: The community has been thinking about this Ultra Bonus for a while. Initially, it was assumed that a release of Celebi would occur, but that is now available through quests in Pokémon GO.

Speculations about this Ultra Bonus range from Generation 4 to a rotation of regional Pokémon. But these are just the thoughts of trainers – there is still no official statement from Niantic.

What do you think the Ultra Bonus will bring us?

In Pokémon GO you can unlock the Lavados Day and free raid passes

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Ihr sollt Fallout 76 in der Beta kaputt machen, damit es gut wird

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The planning of Fallout 76 and the beta test often lead to discussions among fans. Vice President Pete Hines now personally comments on the status.

At Gamescom 2018, IGN spoke with Pete Hines about the status of Fallout 76 and the plans for the B.E.T.A. (Break-it-Early Test Application). Hines provides insight into the philosophy behind Fallout 76.

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B.E.T.A. will provide challenges and the game should simply be good

Regarding Fallout 76 and especially the previous beta test, there are various opinions from the community. Some players find Bethesda’s approach completely unconvincing, while others are waiting to see. Vice President Pete Hines now takes a stance on this.

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The beta will be stressful: As PCGamer reports, Hines states that the beta is currently on the right track. However, in order to ultimately make Fallout 76 a good game, attempts and feedback from players are necessary.

Hines: “It is interesting and exciting, but I approach the matter and have done it often enough to know it won’t go perfectly. There is simply no universe… no one has ever done this and said, ‘Oh, no problems. Not a single thing went wrong.'”

The beta of Fallout 76 will include the entire game.
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B.E.T.A. is more than just a joke: An important part of the beta test is to truly test it. In English, “B.E.T.A.” stands for “Break it Early Test Application”. And that’s exactly what should happen.

“It’s a joke, but you need to break it early. We need to find the problems and then fix them and check if what we used to fix holds. If not, we need to change it and do it again. We need you to [then] break other things,” Hines said.

The B.E.T.A. starts in October. You need to pre-order to get in.
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Fun is the priority: The team must, according to Hines, be prepared for this test. However, it is also important that the game is fun. He even jokingly banned the term “replayable” from the office.

Hines: “Every game is replayable. Tetris is replayable. Every game can be replayed. That’s not unique. That’s not a feature.” Hines is more concerned that players get a game that offers good value for its price.

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Anthem will offer special events to prevent content drought

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The game director of Anthem talked about how players are supposed to experience a personal story. Jonathan Warner explained that there should be no focus on a gigantic story that unfolds gradually.

Anthem will have time-limited events: Players are supposed to constantly have something to marvel at and talk about. Game director Warner did not want to go into detail about what these events will be. However, they should be surprising. What is known so far is that, for example, the map can change for all players or weather phenomena can occur.

Events run simultaneously for all players: Anthem should feel like a shared place for everyone. The story will also revolve around the entire group as “Freelancers” rather than the individual. To facilitate these shared events, all cycles of day, night, and weather will be synchronized for each player.

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The same events for everyone, even outside of an instance

Players experience the same events, even if they are not in a group: John Warner illustrated it this way, that if players from the UK and Canada are playing in Anthem, both can have the same event in the game.

This should also work if they are not part of a group. After all, it is possible to play with up to four players together. If these two players now talk to each other, one should be able to say that he saw the huge storm in Anthem that was there last night, and the other should be able to say that he saw it too.

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To keep players engaged, something has to happen regularly: Warner continued to emphasize that it is important to offer a certain variation. Too much time should not pass before the next interesting thing happens in the game. There are already plans about how it will continue in Anthem after the release.

The progress of the Javelin should become the core: According to Warner, the real heart of Anthem is the Javelins. These are the combat suits that players go on missions with. The goal is to further develop the Javelins, get stronger, and hunt for rare loot – that is the core of the game. After the launch, there will also be more Javelin suits that players will gradually unlock.

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Fortnite: Players are desperately looking for the star from week 8

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Android, Switch & Xbox One) there has been a secret star every week, announced in bonus title images of the Road Trip Challenge. However, in Week 8 it seems that no one has found it yet.

Where is the Battle Star of Week 8? So far, with some skill, one could always see in the Road Trip bonus images where the next secret star is hidden. However, in Week 8 of Season 5 there is indeed a title image, but so far no one has found a clear clue to the star.

Is there no star in Week 8 of the Road Trip?

Perhaps there is nothing to gain this week and Epic has hidden no Battle Star in the image. But why was a new image even released? Moreover, why did Epic extend the Road Trip Challenges for more weeks up to Week 9 in Week 7?

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Is the star hidden somewhere in the ruins of the Tomato Temple? On the other hand, the star might still be in the Tomato Temple. There is an engraving on the wall that is not present in the game itself.

Is the star not in the temple at all?

Does the path lead to the Burger? The engraving does not show the usual Battle Star symbol. Rather, it seems to resemble the burger head of Durr Burger.

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Burger vs. Pizza: The burger appears to be the arch-enemy of the Tomato Head. This is evident from the title image related to the Tomato Head Challenge. Additionally, in the video from Update 5.3 there are Tomato Heads seen throwing a team of Burger Heads with shock grenades into ravines.

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Did the Burger Head steal the Battle Star from the Tomato Temple in the end? Then the way is clear, and you must search either at Durr Burger in Greasy Grove or at the Burger Head on the hill near Pleasant Park if you have completed all previous challenges.

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As soon as we know more, we will let you know here! Or have you already found the star? Then let us know if our theory was correct.

Update: As some diligent readers have pointed out, instead of a star for a level-up, there is a Tomato Head banner to be found at the temple. What this banner does is still unclear. Thanks for the many hints on the topic in the comments!

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These 3 features make Torchlight: Frontiers different from Diablo 3

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The upcoming action MMORPG Torchlight: Frontiers is often referred to as the “Diablo-MMO”. But what exactly are the major differences and unique features compared to Blizzard’s action RPG? We personally asked boss Max Schaefer at Gamescom 2018.

What is Torchlight: Frontiers? Behind this name lies the latest game in the Torchlight series. Since 2009, it has been known for presenting colorful monster-slaying orgies akin to Diablo.

The latest installment, Torchlight: Frontiers, aims to realize the franchise as an MMO.

Three major features of Torchlight: Frontiers

How does Torchlight: Frontiers differ from Diablo 3? The Diablo series has always been the main competitor of Torchlight. The similarities are evident.

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Both games focus on the hunt for monsters and loot, are controlled from an isometric perspective, and take place in a fantasy world.

However, there are differences, and we have summarized the three biggest ones here in conversation with studio head and former Blizzard developer Max Schaefer.

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Difference 1 – MMO Features like Marvel Heroes

Shared World MMO: Unlike Diablo 3, which according to Schaefer is merely an improved version of Diablo 2, the goal with Torchlight: Frontiers is to enter “real” MMO territory.

However, the game is not meant to be a classic MMORPG like World of Warcraft. Instead, it aims to take inspiration from Marvel Heroes and develop a “Shared World MMO”. This means that you primarily form your group in quest hubs and the open world.

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Dungeons and other instances are completed alone or with previously invited players.

Better Random Levels and Events: Additionally, Schaefer states that the procedural level generation is much better than in Diablo 3. Therefore, they can make the areas more exciting and dynamically integrate events and daily occurrences into the game.

Much of the game’s dynamics will be driven by such random events in the release version later on.

Difference 2 – Colorful World and Humor vs. Darkness and Horror

The Anti-Diablo Setting: Unlike Diablo, which takes place in a dark horror world filled with darkness and demons, Torchlight has always thrown you into a vibrant fantasy world. But why is that the case? Max Schaefer had the following statement:

All MMOs want you to come and spend your evenings in them. There should be an attractive place where people want to spend time. If a world is too grim and dark, I wonder why anyone would want to live there?

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Difference 3 – Housing and Pets

Cute pets have also been known in Torchlight for a long time. This will be continued in Frontiers. Already in the demo at Gamescom 2018, there was from the beginning a creature that could be a dog, an owl, or even a colorful llama.

The Pet as Support: The animals are not just a decoration; they assist you in the game by attacking enemies or drawing aggro. Like in Torchlight 2, they will later be able to learn skills and can even resurrect the undead!

A Pet You Can Relate To: You will also have a stable full of animals that you can collect and upgrade, in true Pokémon style. This way, you can create a strong emotional bond with the pets, similar to what one has with a real pet.

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The Fort as a Comprehensive Housing: Another top feature of Torchlight: Frontiers will be housing. You can build forts and also house your pets there. The fort is accessible to all heroes on your account, allowing you to optimally store and exchange items.

Additionally, there will be interaction opportunities with other players who can visit your fort.

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