Fans of other games fear World of Warcraft. Because once you’re caught up in the pull of Blizzard’s MMORPG again, you are considered lost.
When a new addon for World of Warcraft is released, like just now with Battle for Azeroth, many players come back to Blizzard’s MMORPG and return at least for a while.
I had an interesting conversation yesterday with a friend who has recently been especially enjoying Sea of Thieves. We also talked about my friend’s concern that WoW would now siphon players from Sea of Thieves and that Sea of Thieves has to take responsibility for that. Because the developers released a questionable patch with bugs and disliked mechanics around the same time as the release of the latest WoW addon.
The thesis was now on the table (or Discord channel): Once someone gets a whiff of WoW again, they will disdain other games for a long time.
The social pull of long-lost friendships
It’s not even about the pure gameplay mechanics like the item spiral or the long grind, where players have to invest a lot of time to receive all rewards. It’s about the fellow players.
World of Warcraft has a social pull that most other games cannot match. As long as you just play „leisurely“ and don’t make any commitments, it may be different. If you only like to quest for an hour or two in the evening or do a random dungeon, not much will happen.
This reminded me a bit of the concern about a former alcoholic who might take up the bottle again. But in essence, it’s similar with World of Warcraft, at least regarding the “risk of relapse”.
But what do you think about it? Does World of Warcraft really have this pull that can bring back old players? Or is it different for you?
All it takes is a familiar name from the past to emerge, and “the trap” snaps shut. Because then you are already in conversation, reminiscing about old times, and sooner or later you also bring up former players. It turns out that player X is also back. And suddenly, you have a small group of three former friends who can go on adventures together again.
These groups grow quickly. I am amazed at how many people I have chatted with in the last days and weeks, who were actually only long-lost memories. More and more often, I find myself teaming up with old companions to run dungeons or play another twink, reminiscing about the “good old days”.
WoW consumes time for other games
I myself notice that it is taking time away from other games I wanted to devote more attention to. Dead by Daylight lures with a new killer, Persona 5 is still waiting for me on my PS4 for a conclusion, and I can’t keep up with the current anime season either.
After nearly 15 years, World of Warcraft is certainly no longer the prettiest or best game on the market. But it is still quite good, and no new game can match the bonus that comes from old acquaintances you have known for over a decade.
Therefore, I understand “the fear of World of Warcraft.” Because it is very easy to completely lose “reliable players” to Azeroth again for several months.
But what do you think about it? Does World of Warcraft really have this pull that can bring back old players? Or is it different for you?
Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Android, Switch & Xbox One) will receive multiple features with Update 5.4 that have never been in the game before. This will significantly speed up the game and our author Jürgen is excited about it.
What’s coming in Update 5.4? The next Update 5.4 for Fortnite brings a new game mode called Getaway, a new weapon (Grappler), and a new gameplay mechanic for the endgame.
For me, these innovations are all a step in the right direction, making Fortnite a different, faster game. As long as Epic doesn’t mess up the new features…
Getaway – A Completely New Mode
What is Getaway? In the Getaway (4-player teams), the classic Battle Royale gets a serious twist. Instead of just hunting down the enemy and surviving as long as possible, you need to find one of four safes.
Inside the safe is a llama figure that you then need to bring to one of four getaway vans. If the llama carrier is taken down, someone else can pick up the loot. The team that extracts the statue first wins.
More Speed in the Game
Why is Getaway a Good Idea? As exciting as Battle Royale is as a game mode, you eventually crave more. However, most of the previous game modes were just variations of the usual genre template.
Getaway, on the other hand, is not about kills and camping. Instead, it’s about securing the statue in a fast-paced movement battle and then protecting the carrier at all costs while almost every other team on the map targets them.
This promises immense tension and a departure from the usual, more tactical gameplay in Fortnite. And for streamers, the fast-paced gameplay in the Getaway mode will surely be extremely exciting.
I’m already looking forward to thrilling rounds where top players like Ninja or Muselk blast their way through hordes of enemies and with their last strength get the llama to the getaway van.
Fairness is Mandatory
What can go wrong? The new game mode poses a particular challenge because such a concept has not been tried before. The safes need to be distributed fairly and the getaway vans should be relatively accessible.
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Moreover, the llama team must have a chance to reach their goal even with the whole map’s attention on them. If Epic can manage all of this right from the start, the new mode will surely be a huge success.
The Grappler – Movement Over Camping
What is the Grappler? This item acts like a grappling hook. You can attach yourself to distant objects and immediately pull yourself to them. Grappling hook cannons have been present in numerous games, so it was only a matter of time until Fortnite introduced such an item.
Why is the Grappler a Good Idea? In Fortnite, you can fortify yourself in massive structures. While this is tactically interesting, it doesn’t necessarily make the game more exciting.
Especially in streams and tournaments, viewers want action and dynamism, not exhausting fortifications. The Grappler hits right there!
The Grappler allows for extremely fast movement. Furthermore, you can pull yourself up to enemy buildings with the grappling hook and easily take them over. Massive structures are thus only conditionally useful and the pace of the game increases enormously.
Moreover, the Grappler in the hands of professionals and in tournaments will likely lead to all kinds of crazy stunts. I’m already looking forward to that.
What can go wrong? Like all new weapons, the Grappler could still be quite unrefined when it arrives. Additionally, the weapon could too greatly devalue building, which would weaken this unique feature further.
The New Storm Damage – Collapsing New Buildings
What is it about? With Update 5.4, the behavior of the storm in the endgame is set to change. The final storm circle will now destroy all buildings at the edge of the zone. This should cause quite a chaos, as it is rather customary to erect ridiculous forts at the end of a round.
Why is this good? When everything around starts breaking, the tension in the final phase is cranked up to 11! Only players who are really on the ball and can react quickly in the chaos should achieve the “Epic Victory”.
This innovation should also benefit streamers and tournaments. The last phase will likely be unmatched in tension.
What can go wrong? Builders might find this innovation quite frustrating. Because until now, it was of great importance to have a solid fort at the end.
On the other hand, rapid builders are particularly sought after, constantly erecting new forts despite the storm.
Jürgen’s Conclusion on the Upcoming Patch 5.4
For me, all these new features go in the right direction. They speed up the game and make it more exciting and fun. Especially the Getaway mode should be a lot of fun if Epic gets everything right or at least quickly improves with patches.
Big innovations before Season 6: However, what makes me even happier is the fact that Epic is bringing all these innovations already now and not waiting until Season 6. It’s quite possible that in the next season, Epic will ramp things up even more and introduce further changes – like the long-demanded alternative maps.
But what do you think? Should Fortnite become a faster game, or is it just fine as it is and should not be changed further?
Bethesda’s Vice President talks about loot and inventory in Fallout 76 and has good news for players.
New info on loot and inventory: Pete Hines answered some fan questions on Twitter. He explains how the loot system in Fallout 76 will work and how you can properly manage your inventory.
Loot for everyone, bullets have weight
Some fans asked on Twitter how loot distribution in Fallout 76 will work. The answer: Everyone can loot, but it is random.
Kills count for everyone: In Fallout 76, there will be lots of monsters you can engage and shoot. Monsters will also leave loot for players to take.
In multiplayer games, the question arises as to who is entitled to take the loot. Hines’ answer is: All players who helped kill the monster. Not just the one who dealt the first damage.
Watch your baggage! When you are roaming through West Virginia and searching for loot, you always have to keep an eye on your inventory and the maximum weight you can carry. If you carry too much, you will be overloaded. So far, being overloaded in Fallout meant that at least sprinting is no longer possible.
In Fallout 76, ammunition will also have weight. If you want to go hunting, you should consider this when planning your inventory. Hines offers some tips for managing inventory and weight:
Use perk cards that make ammunition weigh less (or have someone with the perk in your group).
Only take ammunition for the weapons you are using.
Loot in containers is random: You will find loot not only in monsters but also in various containers throughout West Virginia. There will likely be similar containers as in previous Fallout installments, such as drawers, cupboards, and containers.
The contents of the containers, however, are not always the same. If you found an item at a specific location, another player may not find that item there as well. The loot in containers is randomly generated.
it may or may not be there for them. loot containers are randomized. everyone doesn’t find the exact same thing in the same places
All of this also means that no one can take anything from you. If you help kill a monster, you are entitled to your share of the loot. If you find special items in random containers, they belong to you. Even if you die, you leave only your “junk.”
You can get your own picture of the systems in the Fallout beta and even help improve them:
A free PS4 theme is now available in the PlayStation Store to honor Cayde-6 from Destiny 2. You can download and install it now.
PS4 Guardians can prepare their console just before the release of the Forsaken expansion and design it accordingly. As the PlayStation Twitter account announced on the afternoon of September 3rd, you can now download and install a free PS4 theme.
This PS4 theme, which you can use to decorate the background of the PS4 menu, is based on this official Forsaken image:
What kind of design is this? It is a dynamic theme with the somewhat awkward name “Destiny 2: Forsaken – free dynamic Cayde-6 theme”.
You can see it in action in this video:
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The dead Cayde-6 lies in the arms of a Guardian. The scene takes place in the Reef. Dust particles fly from left to right across the image – that’s about the extent of the “dynamics” this theme offers. In the background, the new Forsaken music plays, which can also be heard in the main menu of Destiny 2 Forsaken.
According to PlayStation, you should pay your last respects to Cayde-6 by installing this theme on your gaming console.
Scroll all the way down to “Find in the PlayStation Store”
The Forsaken theme should be in the fourth row of search results if you sort by “Newest first”.
You can also reach it by directly searching the PlayStation Store. If you can’t find the theme at all, just follow this link that will take you to the PlayStation Store for the Cayde-6 theme.
Is this the only Forsaken PS4 theme? If you preordered the Forsaken expansion, there is another Forsaken PS4 theme in your theme overview. However, this will only be unlocked on the evening of September 4th. It’s called “Destiny 2 Forsaken – Dynamic Theme” and shows the Hand Cannon in the preview. Therefore, it seems there will be one more theme in addition to the free Forsaken theme.
To ensure you are well-prepared for Forsaken and year 2 on September 4th, you should quickly read our overview with the most important information:
A player calculated what the vehicles and their parking spaces in GTA 5 Online cost and ended up with several thousand dollars. With that money, you can get over 60 new AAA games.
Anyone who is active in GTA 5 Online knows that such a vehicle can cost over a million GTA-dollars. Some cars are cheaper, luxury vehicles are much more expensive.
The community dealt with the question of how much money one must spend if they want to have every car and a parking space for each car in GTA 5 Online.
Grinding or money: The content in GTA 5 Online is purchased with in-game currency GTA$. You earn it through in-game businesses like drug smuggling or by buying real money. If you want to buy all the cars for real money, you should start saving.
YouTuber calculates the costs
Broughy is a well-known face among GTA players. On his YouTube channel, he regularly deals with new content, test drives new cars, and tests which are the fastest cars in GTA 5 Online.
New DLC, new prices: Broughy looked into the prices of vehicles after the release of the latest nightclub-themed DLC. He calculated how much real money players have to spend if they want to buy each of the currently 159 vehicles in the game. This only concerns the vehicles that can also be parked in a regular garage.
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Millions in-game, thousands of real dollars: Players would need to spend 363,457,689.00 GTA-dollars if they want to buy every vehicle and acquire a parking space for it. That’s equivalent to 4,540$ in real money. And that only if you would keep buying the most profitable Shark Card.
Tuning is an additional cost: Broughy only used the base prices of the vehicles for this calculation. And tuning is a fixed part of GTA 5 Online. Therefore, you would easily add a few million GTA$ for customizing the vehicles.
Broughy has made the list of all vehicles, garages, and prices publicly available in a Google document.
But would you rather have a bunch of new games? If you convert the 4,540$ into our currency, you end up with about 3,900€. Common prices for new AAA games range from 60€ to 70€. That would mean you could buy 55 to 65 new AAA games for the real money value of the 159 cars.
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… but who really wants to own all vehicles?
At first glance, this seems like a lot of money. But there is no real reason to buy all vehicles in GTA 5 Online. Normally, you have a handful of sports cars that match your personal taste.
Then there are utility vehicles that are armed or can fly.
Earn money yourself: If you want to buy the expensive sports cars, you don’t have to resort to real money. GTA 5 offers many ways to earn money. As a biker boss, you sell your own cocaine to customers, as a CEO, you steal vehicles, upgrade them, and sell them again. Admittedly, it takes time. But it’s not impossible.
To ensure you’re well prepared for the launch of the new raid in World of Warcraft, we have put together a preparation checklist at a glance. This is how you conquer Uldir!
On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, Uldir, the first raid of Battle for Azeroth, opens in normal and heroic mode. Raids are part of the endgame content in PvE and present players with a significant challenge.
The entrance to Uldir is located in the eerie Nazmir.
Uldir: Everything You Need at a Glance
Raids can be confusing for newcomers or returning players due to their size, as between 10 and 30 players participate simultaneously. Even veterans sometimes forget things while preparing. With our checklist, you have all the important information for a successful raid at a glance.
What is Uldir? Uldir is an ancient facility of the Titans in the history of WoW. In Battle for Azeroth, Uldir is a raid with eight bosses that you can defeat to obtain loot:
Normal difficulty: Item level 355+
Heroic difficulty: Item level 370+
Mythic difficulty: Item level 385+ (available from September 12)
Raid Finder: Item level 340+ (available from September 12)
To succeed in raids, many raid leaders require proper preparation. This ensures that you extract the most from your characters and that the raid runs as smoothly as possible without significant issues.
Get the right gear: We recommend an average item level of 335 for Uldir in normal mode. In our guide, you can learn how to gear up properly for Uldir.
Stock up on potions and flasks: Potions provide you with powerful bonuses for a few seconds during the fight, while flasks boost your stats for an hour. We recommend bringing 40 of your best combat potions and 4 flasks for the first night.
Cook strength food: Boosting food or “buff food” gives you a bonus to a secondary stat after eating. Some raid leaders provide “feasts” that you can partake in. If you’re not sure if you’ll get a feast, it’s best to pack 40 units of buff food just in case.
Gems and enchants: In Uldir, you’ll get new gear with some luck. To use this gear immediately, it’s best to bring some enchant scrolls for rings and weapons, along with gems. This way, you can equip your new loot right away and replace old gear.
Runes: This applies only to truly ambitious raiders who want to get the most out of their performance. Battle-tested enhancement runes provide you with additional primary stats. However, they are quite expensive. If gold is no issue or if you really want to give it your all, also acquire some runes before the raid.
With the right preparation, even the final boss G’huun will be a breeze.
This is How Uldir Works: The Right Guides
The mechanics and abilities of the bosses are already described in detail in the Dungeon Journal directly in the game. However, it can be hard to visualize abstract descriptions.
To be properly prepared for the fights in Uldir, it is advisable to watch videos of the fights beforehand. For guides in German, we recommend the colleagues from Vanion, who explain the bosses and tactics well with their guides. To the playlist of Uldir guides by Vanion.
For those of you who are proficient in English, we recommend the guides from FatbossTV instead. Fatboss has been creating guides for all new WoW raids for many years and explains in detail how the bosses are played as tank, healer, or DPS. To the playlist of Uldir guides by FatbossTV.
If you raid frequently, you should also take good care of your Heart of Azeroth: through the Heart, your Azerite gear becomes stronger.
World of Warcraft has some grind elements that players have to chew on for a long time. But is it too much? We want to know with the survey!
With the release of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, there is plenty to do in Kul Tiras and on Zandalar. While players complete world quests, collect artifact power, or look for the best gear in dungeons, some fans experience frustration. The grind is simply too harsh and noticeable this time.
In the official forums, on Reddit, and Twitter, there is lively discussion about whether Blizzard has gone overboard with the grind this time. Island Expeditions on repeat are practically a must for anyone looking to maximize their artifact power, and repeatedly running dungeons for the best gear is also mandatory. If you want a lot, you have to play a lot and sometimes complete lengthy, repetitive tasks.
But perhaps all of this is just a problem of the “top 0.1%” who simply want to be optimally prepared for the raid.
What do you think about the grind in Battle for Azeroth?
Whether the grind is too harsh or still too lenient has already been widely discussed in the comments. However, we still do not have a clear picture of how many of our readers are satisfied with the grind and how many are put off by it. It’s time for a survey!
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Cortyn says: Personally, I don’t find the grind too harsh. I am glad that I still have a few things to work towards in one or two weeks. However, I would appreciate it if a few paragon rewards were introduced, as all world quests on Zandalar lose their appeal once the 7th Legion is revered.
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Bungie fixes the long wait times in matchmaking that crept in with the update 2.0.0 in Destiny 2. However, the broken PvP player search remains untouched.
After the release of Patch 2.0.0 for Destiny 2, numerous Guardians report longer load times and lags in PvP. The community assumed that the broken matchmaking in Quickplay was fixed again to the annoyance of many players.
As Bungie has now confirmed again, this is not the case. The matchmaking has not been changed. However, the problem with the long wait times has been addressed.
Wait times problem fixed, SBMM still disabled
Matchmaking still broken: As the studio confirmed on Twitter, a fix for all matchmaking services has been released to counteract the long wait times in the Crucible and other activities. The Skill Based Matchmaking (SBMM) remains disabled.
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Community remains divided: While many fans prefer the skill-based matchmaking, i.e. SBMM, there are also numerous Guardians who enjoy the broken matchmaking.
Because ever since a bug has crept in with the July update 1.2.3, which disabled the Skill Based Matchmaking, many players have reportedly had so much fun in the Crucible like never before. Comments and posts on various platforms are asking Bungie not to fix the broken matchmaking.
Bungie sticks to its line: When the SBMM problem first appeared in July, the studio stated that a quick fix was not to be expected. They do not want to act immediately but rather observe the development of the Quickplay list first and then develop a corresponding solution.
The developers apparently still hold to their words and keep the Skill Based Matchmaking disabled even after the latest fix. Whether the current state of the Crucible will change anytime soon remains to be seen.
Because even after the latest fix, Bungie stated they would continue to keep an eye on matchmaking. All other changes will be communicated openly to the players.
What does the box version for PC contain? The box consists of a case featuring Rathalos and a group of hunters on the cover. Inside the case, there is a DVD-ROM and not just a digital code.
The game comes with the base version: All DLCs and collaborations released after Monster Hunter World’s launch will be made available for PC for free later. It is still unknown when exactly that will be the case.
These monsters have been released as free expansions:
Capcom is working on issues: Currently, the PC port is not perfect but definitely acceptable. The developers are still working on improving performance and fixing bugs. Players should expect some hiccups while playing Monster Hunter World on PC at this point.
Complaints are mostly technical: The game itself has been positively rated by PC gamers. It is mostly the technical implementation that has dragged some reviews down. However, some Steam reviews now say that it is not as dramatic as it was right at launch.
The mobile game Pokémon GO is one of the big winners of the gaming summer 2018. Revenues have skyrocketed, and the search interest has also significantly increased. What is the reason for this?
The Poké Renaissance: Since June 2018, the game Pokémon GO has been experiencing a renaissance. It was a huge hit in the summer of 2016 and never really died down, but this summer Pokémon GO has seen an unprecedented surge.
2.5 million dollars daily since June 2018
In June, the turning point came: As reported by Sensor Tower, players have been spending an average of 2.5 million US dollars every day since June 19. This is 39% more than in the two months before.
We can also see this increase from June clearly in the search interest on Google 2018 in Germany:
There was already a first upswing in April. However, Pokémon GO really picked up momentum with the patch in mid-June. The peak of search interest for Pokémon GO in Germany was reached in July.
Even throughout August, interest remained high during the heatwave.
Trainers are forming groups: The Facebook group by Mein-MMO reflects this surge in Pokémon GO. From May onwards, the group’s member count significantly increased.
Apparently, interest in Pokémon GO and exchanging with others increased among trainers starting in June.
Raid spike in 2017 was short-lived for Pokémon GO
Interestingly: There was already a similar surge in popularity in the summer of 2017. This came with the new raid system. This new feature temporarily caused a significant upswing in the summer.
However, this enthusiasm quickly faded at that time. In 2018, the increase seems to be more sustainable.
How did Pokémon GO achieve this renaissance?
More social features: Observers attribute the upswing in 2018 primarily to two new game systems in Pokémon GO:
the friends system
and the trading system
Through these two social functions, Pokémon GO may have gained increased engagement. Playing in groups with friends increases the motivation to continue. Players compete with each other and communicate.
An important event was also the activation of lucky Pokémon. Trainers can now receive lucky Pokémon through the new trading system. These monsters require less stardust for power-ups – hence they are cheaper to evolve into stronger attackers. Thus, Niantic made the trading function in Pokémon GO more popular.
Niantic relies on social interaction for the upswing
2018 looks promising: The question arises whether the hype around Pokémon GO will last until autumn this time. As temperatures fall, interest in Pokémon GO has also declined in previous years. Naturally, as the game drives trainers outside.
With the mysterious “ultra bonus” and the upcoming generation 4 the next weeks could be promising for Pokémon GO.
Additionally, Niantic itself knows what is behind the new success of their game. Therefore, they want to expand and refine the “social aspects” of Pokémon Go. PvP is expected to come to the game still in 2018:
After the first players could only unlock one armor set for the Mag’har in World of Warcraft, Blizzard has now also implemented the remaining armors.
New Heritage Armors for Mag’har: The new allied race of Mag’har Orcs in Battle for Azeroth has received two additional heritage armors. This gives the race a total of three cosmetic sets for reaching the maximum level.
Heritage Sets of the Orc Clans
The heritage sets of the allied races are intended to visually reflect their heritage. For the Mag’har, the armors are available in the colors of various clans.
What new sets are available? The new sets come in the three colors of different Orc clans from Draenor: Frostwolf Clan, Warsong Clan, and Blackrock Clan. All sets share the same model, only the colors differ.
The heritage armor of the Blackrock Clan:
The heritage armor of the Frostwolf Clan:
The heritage armor of the Warsong Clan:
How do I unlock the sets? Heritage armors are a reward for the perseverance of players and characters. You receive them when you have played an allied race to level 120 without a boost or race change.
However, you may utilize aids such as Heirlooms or elixirs that provide an experience bonus. Allied races also always start at level 20, allowing you to skip the initial stages.
Allied races – a major feature in Battle for Azeroth.
Here’s why the Mag’har are special: The Mag’har Orcs are Orcs from Draenor who still live in the traditional clans of the Orcs. With the heritage armors, you can give your Mag’har more depth and connect them to the story of a clan.
The Mag’har Orcs were expected to receive three armors right from the start. However, after reaching level 120, the first players reported that they only had one armor to choose from. Blizzard has now also implemented the remaining armors.
Have you already leveled up the allied races of the Horde? Then continue with the Alliance!
For Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Android, Switch & Xbox One) there was an exclusive spray logo at the PAX West convention. This item is extremely sought after and fetches top prices online at auction houses.
What does the new spray logo from PAX West look like? At the recently concluded gaming convention PAX West in Seattle (USA), Fortnite developer Epic once again distributed unique spray logos for the colorful battle royale game. The PAX West logo features the famous Fortnite llama. In the PAX West spray paint, it carries a controller in its mouth and is adorned with additional gaming peripherals.
As before at E3 and Gamescom 2019, such spray paints are extremely coveted by players. Only a few Fortnite fans get the chance to grab the spray logos on-site at the respective conventions. Unfortunately, there are no other official ways to obtain the item. Most likely, the respective logos will therefore be unique to the convention of a particular year. Those who don’t get one will likely miss out forever.
Thus, the spray logo market flourishes online every time a convention ends.
Skyrocketing prices for digital spray paint
What are the offers for the PAX West spray paint? As soon as PAX West was over, some absurd offers for the convention’s spray logo piled up. The first offers were relatively harmless, starting at 50 to 60 US dollars per logo.
Prices explode: But soon the offers exploded, and 150 dollars or more for the spray paint were not uncommon. One of the spray logos was reportedly sold in a bundle with the sprays from this year’s E3 and Gamescom 2018 for as much as 450 US dollars.
Codes for spray paints from conventions and events are not the only things currently worth a lot of money in Fortnite. Accounts with rare skins from Season 1 and such are also worth a fortune, as you can read in this article:
The release of the first major expansion for Destiny 2 is set for September 4. But what highlights can you expect from Forsaken? Here is our overview.
At the launch of the first major expansion for Destiny 2, we want to provide you with a summary of what you can expect from the addon Forsaken. What’s included, what changes to Destiny 2 are there, and how does the story unfold? You can read about the highlights of Forsaken here.
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The story of Forsaken takes you back to the Reef
Veterans of Destiny 1 will likely recognize the Reef as a location. The expansion Forsaken brings us back to the realm of the Awoken, where this time we can explore the area Tangled Shore.
The story initially leads us alongside Cayde-6 on a mission, during which the Vanguard Hunter must sacrifice his life. Our Guardians now embark on a revenge quest in Wild West style to eliminate those responsible for Cayde’s death.
On our hit list is not only the Prince of the Awoken, Uldren Sov himself, but also his allies, the eight Barons. New enemies include the Scorn, Fallen who have died repeatedly and been resurrected.
Forsaken brings a new mode to Destiny 2, which can best be described as PvEvP. Gambit is a mix of PvE battles against AI enemies and PvP battles against other Guardians.
In this mode, two teams of four players compete on different maps. The two teams are teleported to their own areas, where they fight against various AI enemies. The enemies drop particles known as Motes, which must be collected and stored in a bank. Players can carry up to 15 Motes, which will be lost upon death.
Depending on how many Motes the team collects, powerful AI enemies (Blockers) will be released at the human opponents, and their bank will be locked. Additionally, a portal can be opened to the opposing area with a certain number of Motes, allowing a player to enter for a limited time and fight the enemy players as in PvP.
A match consists of three rounds, and a round ends when the final boss, the Primeval, is defeated. But beware: While fighting the final boss, the portal to the other side remains open.
Besides the raid, the Dreaming City will also offer content for solo players. The area is described as a mix of the Dreadnaught and the Vault of Glass from Destiny 1, combined with a dash of Peter Jackson’s “The Lord of the Rings” films.
Players are expected to have plenty to do outside the raid, such as completing public events or uncovering secrets. The location is said to be filled with numerous puzzles, and there will also be challenges and bounties.
With Forsaken, Destiny 2 moves closer to its predecessor
Already with Patch 2.0.0, the pre-patch for Forsaken, the weapon slots in Destiny 2 were changed. Some weapons are no longer tied to their respective weapon slots, their availability is now determined by the required ammo. This aims to bring Forsaken a bit closer to the familiar weapon schema from Destiny 1.
However, the expansion also brings back several other features from the first game. Many players have requested that weapons now have random rolls again. Popular weapons from Year 1 of Destiny 2 will also receive random rolls. Additionally, armor will now also come with random perks.
Additionally, lore, triumphs, and collections will return. However, these features are meant to be more convenient than they were in Destiny 1. Players will be able to access lore and triumphs from their menu.
The collections, which are modeled after the kiosk from Destiny 1, will also be found in the Guardians’ menu. The collections include all the weapons, armor pieces, ghosts, ships, sparrows, emblems, and shaders that were available in the first year of Destiny 2. According to Bungie, all items will be saved that the Guardians have received since the DLC Warmind.
The saved items can be drawn from the Guardians’ collections again and again, provided they have the necessary resources.
9 new subclass paths and new supers
Forsaken will bring more variety to all Guardian classes, as Hunters, Warlocks, and Titans will each gain three new paths for their subclasses. So the expansion provides a total of nine new supers.
The new supers for Hunters:
With the Solar super Blade Barrage, Hunters will be able to throw knives multiple times while in the air
With the Void super Spectral Blades, Hunters become invisible and can then reappear behind enemies with deadly daggers
With the Arc super Whirlwind Guard, Hunters will also use their staff for defense and even reflect projectiles
The new supers for Warlocks:
The super Well of Radiance allows the Solar Warlock to slam his Dawnblade into the ground to activate a large-area aura that heals and strengthens allies quickly
The super Nova Warp enables the Void Warlock to teleport multiple times over short distances and then erupt in a Void energy explosion
With the super Chaos Reach, Arc Warlocks can shoot a wide-ranging beam of energy that deals massive damage
The new supers for Titans:
The Solar super Burning Maul creates a flaming two-handed hammer. The hammer can be swung around or slammed into the ground to create a fiery tornado with short range
The Void super Banner Shield creates a large, mobile barrier that blocks enemy projectiles while allowing allied fire to pass through
With the Arc super Thundercrash, the Arc Titan launches into the air and can dive into a group of enemies from a distance, causing massive damage in a large area
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The exotic weapons are tailored to the requirements of the addon and deal bonus damage to Taken enemies or Gambit invaders, like the hand cannon Service Revolver. With the Cerberus+ 1, we have already speculated whether it is the best auto rifle of all time.
The upcoming exotic armors are thematically aligned with Forsaken as well. For example, they enhance the handling of the new super paths or provide benefits with the new weapon type in the expansion –the bow.
With Forsaken, not only Nightstalker Hunters will be able to use bows. With the launch of the expansion, a completely new weapon type will return to the game for the first time in years. The exotic bows already known include the Wish-Ender, which marks enemies through walls while drawn, and the Trinity Ghoul, a primary weapon in the energy slot that deals Arc elemental damage.
In Pokémon GO the global challenge was a complete success. Now a Stardust event is starting and soon the Lugia Day.
New event starts today: Starting this evening, the Stardust event in Pokémon GO will run, which players have rightfully earned by completing field research. This event will be active in the game for one week and rewards you with a lot of Stardust when you take advantage of the enhanced features.
Stardust Event – When does it start?
As announced by Niantic on social channels, the Stardust event starts today, on September 3, at 10:00 PM German time. This is the usual event start time that we know from past bonus events.
Tasks completed: To unlock this event, Niantic initiated a global challenge that ran simultaneously with the Safari Zone in Japan. Players completed over 15 million field research tasks last weekend, on September 1 and 2. This collectively unlocked the Stardust event and the Lugia Day.
The Lugia Day is on September 8 – The times are not yet known. However, typical times (from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM) are expected. What to expect on Lugia Day.
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How long do the bonuses last? You can take advantage of these rewards until September 10 at 10:00 PM. So be active for a week, catch many Pokémon and hatch many eggs. With Stardust, you can perform power-ups, which you need for the Celebi quest. Additionally, Stardust is the currency for trading Pokémon.
With the successful completion of the global challenges, trainers have now also unlocked the Ultra Bonus. It is still unclear what this entails, but there are already some interesting theories circulating about it.
In Fortnite, the suspected challenges for week 9 are now known. Dataminers have found hints that reveal all tasks, unless Epic intervenes again.
Datamining leak shows all challenges: The tasks for week 9 have been found by dataminers. Apparently, these should be rather simple jobs in the penultimate week of Season 5.
However, as always, these details are based on datamining and are therefore not necessarily accurate.
Update: The specific challenges for week 9 in Season 5 are now here. Among other things, you no longer have to dance, but find stone heads.
The free challenges without Battle Pass in Season 5, week 9
Deal damage to opponents with explosive weapons (500): If you haven’t completed the task from week 7 (Disturb opponent buildings with explosive charges), you can now complete these two challenges together and blow up buildings along with their inhabitants. 500 damage should not be a problem.
Use an ATV (1): If this task remains, it is a home game. There are plenty of golf carts, so check our guide to the spawn points and grab the task.
Follow the treasure map at Shifty Shafts (1): This task should not be a problem. We will provide a detailed guide on this as usual on Thursday.
For these 4 tasks in week 9, you need the Battle Pass
Search chests at Pleasant Park (7): There are plenty of chests here, especially in the large houses. Ideally, you farm the chests in the 50vs50 mode when they are a bit further from the front. This way you can quickly reach the 7 chests for the task.
Dance with another player at Loot Lake: This task could still change. Just dancing seems rather cheap. Who knows what the developers will come up with next.
Eliminate opponents with assault rifles (5): Assault rifles are still good weapons. Even the worst noobs should eventually manage 5 kills.
Eliminate opponents at Tomato Temple (3): Finally, you have a reason to take a closer look at the new Tomato Temple. Because you need to get 3 kills there. Praise the tomato!
More info will be available on Thursday
Warning, tasks may still change: Most tasks from the week 9 leak appear coherent and clear. Only the challenge with dancing at Loot Lake could be a fake. Or there may be further instructions on where exactly and how often you need to dance with whom.
https://youtu.be/SDO-6oTjYvM
We will provide you with a detailed guide to this task and the remaining challenges as soon as possible on Thursday.
Early leaving of Gambit games will be penalized starting from the launch of the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2. Additionally, the “Join-in-Progress” feature will be activated at that time.
Last weekend, numerous fans were able to get a firsthand look at the new PvEvP mode Gambit. During this, a significant weakness was revealed, which Bungie will address with the Forsaken release on September 4.
Join-in-Progress and penalties for early leaving of Gambit matches
During the Gambit demo, a significant weakness emerged that was vigorously criticized by the community.
Too many quitters in random teams: If a Gambit match did not develop according to the expectations of some teammates, it often happened that one or more Guardians left the previous team – and this could occur at the start or during a match.
The problem: Since every single team member in the new Gambit mode is important and must contribute, an imbalance is immediately noticeable and weighs heavily. Moreover, it was not possible during the demo to fill the team in an imbalanced situation with other players during an ongoing game. The match was essentially over for the previous team as soon as someone left the game intentionally or due to a disconnect.
The solution: Now, Gambit lead Robbie Stevens announced on Twitter that they intend to address this issue at the launch of Forsaken. They are aware that balance suffers under this problem.
Therefore, players who leave the match early will be penalized starting from September 4. The “Join-in-Progress” mechanic, which was not active during the demo, will also come into play then.
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What does this mean for the players? The imbalance problem is to be minimized with these measures. Players who have disconnected will have the chance to rejoin their team – even during an ongoing match. If that doesn’t work, the team will be supplemented through matchmaking with other Guardians who are in the player search.
Although Stevens did not go into detail on how the penalties for early leaving a Gambit match will look, potential measures could include a temporary exclusion from the activity or a downgrade in the infamy rank. However, it remains to be seen whether the severity of the penalties can actually deter players from leaving matches they believe are lost early.
By the way: Players who have left an ongoing game due to a disconnect should not worry. A penalty is unlikely in this case. Bungie has already emphasized in a previous statement that their in-house analysis tools provide a good overview, among other things, of whether someone left a match due to network errors or intentionally.
Black Desert Online is facing accusations of being Pay2Win again. As a result, the game is being mocked with memes, and a user has even started a petition to challenge the game’s bosses to a fight.
Black Desert and Pay2Win – Here’s what happened: The Korean sandbox MMORPG Black Desert Online has repeatedly struggled with accusations of being Pay2Win. The latest trigger is two items that facilitate the upgrading of equipment.
If you want to upgrade an item in Black Desert, it may fail, and the item could become worse. However, you receive a bonus that gives you a better chance of success next time.
So far, so good, but you can increase your chances with real-money items while also protecting your items from degradation.
Petition Fight After School on the Playground
Petition challenges Black Desert bosses: Many players believe that real-money items that provide a significant advantage in upgrading items are clearly Pay2Win. This has upset some fans so much that they are now mocking the game.
One player even went so far as to start a petition on Change.org. The topic: “I challenge the bosses of Black Desert to a fistfight after school.”.
Memes and Mockery for Black Desert: The petition, which is obviously not serious, is just one outcome of the recent Pay2Win debate. Additionally, numerous memes are flooding the internet, mocking Black Desert Online. An example is embedded here.
Anger Over Cron Stones and Valk’s Cry
What exactly is behind the Pay2Win accusations? The whole issue started with the existence of real-money items that improve your chances when upgrading:
Cron Stones: These items prevent your equipment from downgrading if an upgrade attempt fails. You can find these stones in events and buy them for 1 million silver each. However, you can also get the stones by dismantling real-money costumes.
Valk’s Cry: This item increases the chance of a successful upgrade attempt by 10. This item can be obtained in small quantities for loyalty points earned by logging in. But again, you can get a large number of this item if you dismantle real-money costumes.
Since the costumes can also be traded for in-game currency in the auction house, prices are currently very high, and those who just want to buy clothes are left empty-handed.
More information about the outrage surrounding the Pay2Win accusations in Black Desert Online can be found in the following article.
The online shooter SCUM relies not only on combat but also on finding loot. Here, a map helps with navigation. We show you on a loot map where to find the best weapons and equipment parts in the game.
These places have the best weapons and equipment parts
Important locations in the game world: The game area in SCUM is 144 km² large. Here, you will search for useful items that you can find at certain locations.
Player Suspectlive has created a map where you can find these locations. It’s best to keep the loot map open next to the game for orientation.
The color codes of the loot map in SCUM
Bunkers: Bunkers are marked in yellow on the map. It is especially worthwhile to visit and explore them. Because you can find a lot of loot here. Including:
Weapons
Ammunition
Armor
Tactical clothing
MREs
But be aware that the bunkers are guarded. Usually, you will have to try to get past two mechs. In addition, zombies lurk here. Therefore, you should proceed strategically and consider sneaking instead.
Police stations: The police stations, marked in blue on the map, offer you many weapons. Stations outside of cities are guarded by mechs. Inside cities, you have to deal with zombies.
Hunting Camps: Marked in green on the map, the hunting camps provide you with ammunition and often weapons as well. However, the camps are difficult to reach and are also guarded by zombies.
Outposts: The outposts that you can see in pink on the map offer you little loot. However, they are usually not guarded.
Important places: Marked individually on the map, you will also find various locations such as the factory or the prison. Other players often gather here, leading to intense PvP battles. In addition, you will face zombies and mechs but will always find interesting loot.
With this map, you will find weapons, food, and water in SCUM
Weapon locations: On this map, you can discover weapons at the red points. The green points represent the previously mentioned bunkers. At the marked places, however, you will encounter many other players who want to get the firearms as well.
Food sources: The map below shows you where to find something to eat based on the yellow points. This can be bushes with berries but also wild animals that you need to hunt for meat.
Water sources: You also need water to survive. At the edge of the map, you can easily identify some lakes with fresh water that are light blue. In section C2, you will discover a larger water source next to a city. However, its central location makes this place interesting for many players, so you should be cautious.
With these tips, you should be able to quickly acquire weapons, equipment, food, and water in SCUM.
FIFA 19 delivers 5 new formations in Ultimate Team mode. Among them is the 4-2-4 formation, with which you can play extremely offensively.
So far, there have been 25 formations in the FIFA series. Each had its strengths and weaknesses, and every year a few top formations emerged that the pros used.
FIFA 19 adds 5 new formations. They are:
3-1-4-2
4-1-3-2
4-2-4
4-4-1-1 (2)
5-4-1
The first number from the left always represents the number of defenders in the formation. The number farthest to the right indicates the number of attacking players. Everything in between is the midfield, with nuances regarding how offensive or defensive the midfield players are oriented. The 3-1-4-2 formation, for example, has one defensive and four offensive midfielders. The goalkeeper is not listed in these formations.
In FIFA 19 FUT, there are now a total of 30 formations with which you can set up your players. Let’s take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of the 5 new formations.
3-1-4-2 – Very offensive formation
What kind of formation is this? 3-1-4-2 is very offensively oriented. You have many players in the offensive midfield with whom you can combine. The most important player is probably the CDM, who needs to make sharp and precise passes to build the play from the back. Additionally, he should provide stability.
Strengths and weaknesses:
Lots of attacking power
Many players in the center
The wingers must work back
Weak against opponents who play quickly on the flanks, vulnerable to counters
4-1-3-2 – Balanced formation
What kind of formation is this? The 4-1-3-2 is an alternative to the classic 4-4-2 and is thus quite balanced. There are no key players; you can play both on the wings and through the center.
Strengths and weaknesses:
Balanced formation – suitable for many playing styles
Many passing options with good distances between players
The CM is not as offensive as a CAM and cannot serve the striker as well
4-2-4 – Very offensive formation
What kind of formation is this? The 4-2-4 is an extremely imbalanced formation that focuses entirely on attack – perhaps the most unbalanced of all formations. The midfield is practically non-existent. If there are no top players in central midfield, you will be overrun defensively.
Strengths and weaknesses:
Very offensive – you can field many attacking players
No balance between offense and defense
The two CMs are too isolated
Weak against formations that rely on a strong midfield
4-4-1-1 (2) – Defensive formation
What kind of formation is this? With the 4-4-1-1 (2), you have a defensively oriented formation that you can use to play possession. Key players are the CAM and the striker, who must be able to hold the ball until players from the midfield push up.
Strengths and weaknesses:
Good if you play possession and like to pass a lot
What kind of formation is this? With the 5-4-1, you have an extremely defensive formation against which your opponents will find it hard to break through. However, you are limited offensively, so you should specialize in counter-attacks.
Strengths and weaknesses:
Very defensive
The two players on the wings can initiate counter-attacks
The striker is very isolated, with little attacking power
All formations at a glance
This is the list of all formations in FIFA 19 FUT:
In Fortnite, developer Epic has now introduced the new mode “Getaway”, which comes this week with the event “High Stakes”. First gameplay of the new weapon “The Grappler” can also be seen.
For several days now, it has been known that Fortnite is planning a new event called “High Stakes”. The rewards have been known since Sunday. Now Epic showcased gameplay for the first time at PAX West.
How does Getaway work? In the new limited-time mode “Getaway”, four safes are dropped as supply drops somewhere on the island. Each of the safes contains a large jewel. It is a squad mode for 4 players.
The player and their team must locate a safe, retrieve the treasure, and escape with it while others attempt to eliminate them and steal the treasure.
The first 4 teams to reach their getaway vehicle and escape with the jewel win.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfANch3qvOM
What is the catch? As seen in the video, it takes quite a while to open the safe. The team must then work together to protect the jewel carrier, similar to “Protect the President.”
Extra challenges are coming: With the event “High Stakes”, there will also be unique challenges in Fortnite. We do not have any details yet.
What can the new item do? It is, as announced, a movement item. It is an epic weapon that grants heroes abilities like those known from Batman or Spiderman. They can attach a kind of “plunger” to a building and then move towards it.
It looks pretty fast-paced.
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When does it go live? The event is expected to go live as part of the next patch 5.4.0. When that will be is not yet exactly known. However, it should be this week – possibly even as soon as Tuesday.
