The announcement of Bless Unleashed for Xbox One has raised questions. At PAX West, the MMORPG was showcased to demonstrate that this is not Bless Online for console.
The gaming convention PAX West was able to clarify some points regarding the newly announced MMORPG Bless Unleashed. Because what was playable made it clear according to the site MassivelyOP that Bless Unleashed and the PC MMO Bless Online are two different titles.
Similar appearance, different gameplay
Two different MMORPGs: “The biggest difference between Bless Unleashed and Bless Online is that both games are totally different,” explained Lead Producer Jehanzeb Hasan at PAX West. This should make it clear what the situation is. Bless Unleashed is not Bless Online. Although the games look very similar because they share graphic assets like models and textures, the gameplay is different in both titles.
Demo specifically for the convention: Bless Unleashed was playable at PAX West. However, Round 8 Studio developed a game section exclusively for the convention. What was shown did not actually come from the final game. What was showcased included:
A small area where a battle against orcs took place
A boss fight against a cyclops that shot laser beams from its eye
Playable classes were Defender, Berserker, and Ranger with placeholder voice acting
Many differences from Bless Online: The playable demo of Bless Unleashed showed, according to MassivelyOP, that it is a different game from Bless Online.
The lore is told from a different perspective
The developers referred to Bless Unleashed as a “parallel world”
The focus is not on politics but rather on a story revolving around divinity
The battles occur without tab-targeting
There were still some issues: The Berserker and Ranger were played. Some issues became apparent during gameplay.
It was almost impossible for the Berserker to miss an opponent, which made the battles very easy
The Ranger’s combos were very fun, but it was not possible to dodge hits
The developers noted that this would be related to the game’s PvP, but that it is still a work in progress.
According to MassivelyOP, players who know Bless Online should not expect the same game from Bless Unleashed. Even though both MMORPGs look quite similar, they are two different titles.
What does Forsaken actually bring to Destiny 2? Quite little, says our author Schuhmann. But Bungie makes 5 promises that give fans hope. Can these promises be trusted and is a purchase worthwhile?
What do expansions bring to games? The typical expansion of a “Game-as-a-Service” brings a big, new feature into the game. Ideally, it is a feature that fans have longed for for years.
With this feature, they advertise and it becomes the focus of the presentation of the addon.
A classic new feature in MMORPGs is: “You can now fly!” Final Fantasy XIV used this for “Heavensward.” Now you could see the world from above – many players love this and the convenience of fast travel.
In The Division, new modes were introduced with DLCs, such as a survival mode: “You are now fighting for survival.” A break from the daily grind – that’s appealing.
In Guild Wars 2, suddenly there were mounts: “Look, you can ride on those.” – They allowed for new exploration of the environment. They could jump or traverse rough terrain – every Guild Wars 2 player knew how the game would change.
With Forsaken, Bungie centrally advertises the story around Cayde-6. That already shows: Forsaken does not have such a typical, new feature.
The Guardians are used to that.
Few innovations in Forsaken – classic story expansion
What did expansions bring to Destiny? Destiny 2 had such innovations over the years only in small doses anyway. Occasionally private matches as a new feature of “Rise of Iron”, along with some “Sparrow Racing”.
Destiny also loved to tempt with the promise of achieving endless content through clever mechanisms (Curse of Osiris, Warmind). However, this has always turned out to be a flop so far.
Otherwise, Destiny 2 consistently focused on story expansions – as it does this time too. The game only changes a little: perhaps some gameplay mechanics. Otherwise, the story of the game is the focus of the advertising.
Clearly: Forsaken is a typical content expansion. It is “more of the same” and not a major feature expansion.
What does Forsaken promise?
Forsaken is supposed to bring change: Nevertheless, Forsaken is supposed to be a turning point for Destiny 2. Bungie promises this and has been putting these messages of change at the center of communication for months.
We present to you the five central promises of Forsaken.
1. Promise: There are hero moments again
What it’s about: Individual players should have the opportunity in PvP to surprise and defeat multiple enemies with superior gameplay.
How do they plan to achieve this?The PvP will be faster. Super abilities and skills will be more powerful – some weapons too. Deaths in PvP are supposed to happen more quickly again.
Only if enemies fall within moments can a single player defeat them. If the enemies have the chance to withstand the first fire, they can together defeat the aggressor.
Who is this change aimed at? This change primarily targets streamers and very strong PvP players. They should be able to shine with Destiny 2 again.
How likely is it that Destiny 2 keeps this promise? It is very likely. There was already some first gameplay seen. The PvP looked significantly faster. This will happen. The question is whether the PvP becomes more interesting for “the average player”.
2. Promise: This time there will be no content drought
What it’s about: There should be no long periods without new game content. Even with Destiny 2, there was a longer dry spell between January 2018 and May 2018. Such things should not happen anymore.
How does Bungie plan to achieve this? Only Xur knows. According to Bungie, they want to bring something every month: An event, something new. This is to create surprises, secrets, and cool stuff.
Who is this change aimed at? At all Destiny players, especially frequent players.
How likely is it that Destiny keeps this promise? It is very unlikely that this sentence will really mean something. Perhaps there will be just a casual event that everyone finishes in 30 minutes in a month.
Experience has shown that Destiny has a real hard time releasing significant game content. The DLCs also lacked this. Typically, there was only one, at most two “significant” new game contents per year. That Bungie will now completely avoid content droughts is nearly impossible.
3. Promise: Gambit will be a fantastic new mode
What it’s about? In Gambit, two groups of Guardians play indirectly against each other in PvE. There is also a slight PvP component.
How does Bungie plan to achieve this? They have a very high level of confidence in the new mode. The mode is also quite clever. Bungie has been trying for years to bring PvP-averse players into the crucible. Gambit attempts this by simply turning PvE into PvP.
Who is Gambit aimed at? At PvP-averse people who eventually find PvE boring and want to show they can do PvE better than all other teams.
How likely is it that Destiny keeps this promise? The lofty promises will probably not be kept. From the first impression, Gambit appears to be a clever mode that some really like and leaves others cold. It certainly has potential.
4. Promise: Destiny 2 wants to bring back the hobby
What it’s about? Here, Bungie means that they want to bring game depth and long-term motivation to Destiny. “Hobby” is the code word for “MMO” elements.
How does Bungie plan to achieve this? They largely orient themselves back to Destiny 1. They want to make leveling more difficult but also more diverse, giving players more decision-making power over their guardian and their gear. Random Rolls are coming back. There will be titles and various other things to hunt.
Who is this change aimed at? This is clearly aimed at players who plan to play Destiny 2 for several hours every week. We are talking about a “lifestyle” game, a game that one integrates into their life. Just as other people go regularly to the gym or to the cinema, Destiny 2 players are supposed to log in regularly and engage there.
How likely is it that Destiny 2 keeps this promise? It is fairly likely that Bungie will make an effort and succeed. After all, they managed to do it with Destiny 1 as well.
However, one should not expect that Destiny 2 as a hobby means that there is always something great and new, but more depth and more grind.
Decisively, it will depend on how much work Bungie has actually put into the “Dreaming City.” Until launch, nothing can be said. The endgame zone remains Bungie’s secret.
5. Promise: We are now finished, thoughtful, simply better
What it’s about: The central promise before Destiny 2 is that Forsaken will be the best Destiny ever. They have taken the best from Destiny 1 and 2, incorporated fan feedback, added some new elements – and now it is … perhaps not perfect, but as good as it has never been before.
The underlying statement here is: “We know that we messed up Destiny 2 with a casual orientation and time pressure – this time it is really good.”
How does Bungie plan to achieve this? Through more care and more time with the systems. Before Destiny 2, the mod system was cobbled together, the random rolls were to be replaced by something better – that was then not finished. Now they had time to complete all these systems.
Who is this promise aimed at? Unreservedly all players.
How likely is it that Bungie keeps this promise? This is relatively likely. They have had enough time now. Destiny 2 has improved in small steps over the past months. One can assume that Forsaken is really more refined and thought out than Destiny of recent years.
Buy Forsaken – Yes or No?
Is Destiny 2 Forsaken worth it?
If you expect innovation and “something new” from Destiny 2 Forsaken, you can be skeptical.
If you are excited about all the ideas and shout “Yippee”, you surely pre-ordered Forsaken.
If you are unsure, you should wait two weeks with the purchase decision. By then, it will largely have crystallized whether Destiny 2: Forsaken delivers what it promises.
Due to a bug, potatoes disappeared from an entire game area of Guild Wars 2. This led to panic buying in the MMORPG.
In real life, you can make delicious things from potatoes: potato gratin, fries, vodka… Potatoes also play an important role in Guild Wars 2 – even more so after they suddenly vanished from the game world. But what happened?
And suddenly there were hardly any potatoes
The disappearance of the potatoes: In Guild Wars 2, players use potatoes to craft delicious dishes. These include potato soup and, of course, fries. But suddenly, the potatoes disappeared from one of the starting areas of the MMORPG. What had happened?
Panic buying and moon prices: Players of the MMO feared that ArenaNet would completely remove potatoes from the game, causing them to rush to the remaining supplies. Many even hoped for a lucrative business and offered the potatoes at horrendous prices.
After all, there was a concern that these food items might not be available anymore. Ultimately, 1,000 potatoes are also needed to upgrade the “Critical Harvesting Guild Enchantment.” That’s quite a lot. And when there are hardly any potatoes left, it becomes even harder to obtain this upgrade.
It was all just a bug: But ArenaNet quickly clarified the situation. A bug during a revision of the potato-less game area caused the nightshade plants to be absent. Within two days, a bug fix was deployed, and potatoes are now regularly available again. However, this also burst the dreams of some who aspired to be potato barons.
Now everyone else can start harvesting diligently and make delicious dishes.
Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Android, Switch & Xbox One) has one of the best players in the world, Kyle “Mongraal” Jackson. However, the pro gamer is only 13 years old, making him a kind of “Fortnite wonder kid.”
Who is Mongraal? Kyle Jackson aka “Mongraal” has already made headlines. He became part of the pro team Secret in April 2018, and only at the signing did it come out that the player was only 13 years old. Due to his relatively deep voice and outstanding performance, he was generally thought to be older.
Since then, Mongraal has further developed and is now considered one of the best Fortnite pros on the planet with a win rate of 30 percent.
Note: The title image does not show the young Fortnite pro. This is a royalty-free image from the web (via pixabay).
Methodical and with quick reflexes
Why is Mongraal so good? The secret of Kyle Jackson is explained by the young pro himself in a stream. There he faces an entire squad of enemies alone. Usually, this is where it ends, and one must succumb to the enemy’s overwhelming force.
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Solo against Squad: But not in the case of Mongraal. Methodically, the boy clears one opponent after another within 40 seconds. The enemies are practically helpless when Mongraal builds complex structures and takes down one opponent after another with clockwork precision.
Tip from the pro: Mongraal calmly and coolly comments on the whole thing. His tip to everyone else is, “Play super aggressively. Surprise everyone. Don’t be afraid to engage with the opponent.”
Super Sniper and Pro Builder
Super shot at extreme distance: In further streams from Mongraal, you can see that the pro gamer masters almost every discipline in Fortnite. In one video, he takes down an opponent at extreme distance with one shot. Even the usually calm Mongraal gets a bit loud then.
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The Bridge to the Sky: In another video, Mongraal shows how he builds a massive bridge with double supports up into the sky. Such structures are complex and difficult to destroy, and Mongraal builds them as if it were the easiest thing in the world.
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In a short time, Battlefield V will enter the Open Beta testing phase. You can already download the corresponding beta client for your preferred platform.
The Battlefield 5 beta is about to start. Players with early access can check out the latest installment in the series today, September 4th. All other fans can join the Battlefield Open Beta starting September 6th.
Battlefield 5 Open Beta – Preload is live on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
To ensure you can start the test phase on time, the client for the Battlefield 5 Open Beta has been available for download since September 3rd at 10:00 AM.
On PS4, you can find it in the PS Store, on Xbox One in the MS Store. On PC, the beta can be downloaded and installed via the Origin service. The download size is approximately 17 GB.
Important: The Battlefield 5 Open Beta does not require a PS Plus subscription on PS4. However, an active Xbox Live Gold membership is required on Xbox One.
Preorder Battlefield 5 and secure early access
Are you considering preordering Battlefield 5? And do you not want to wait for the beta until September 6th? By preordering, you will receive guaranteed early access to the Battlefield 5 beta.
Anyone who wants to play 5v5 in FIFA 19 can actually do so. However, it is different than expected and requires a bit of effort.
FIFA Street in FIFA 19? In the weeks leading up to the revelation of many FIFA 19 features, rumors about a 5v5 mode emerged. This was said to resemble FIFA Street modes – which fans have been wanting in the FIFA series for years. Accordingly, this graphic, which supposedly leaked the 5v5 mode in FIFA 19, received a lot of attention:
However, this was a fake. There will be no mode called “Last Player Standing” and no proper 5v5 in FIFA 19.
Nevertheless, there is already a way to play a different kind of 5v5 in FIFA 19.
Eliminate as many players as possible in Survival
How does 5v5 work in FIFA 19? For this, go to the new kickoff menu and select the Survival mode.
What is special about Survival? In this new mode, one player from your team must leave the field for each goal scored. A maximum of four players per team can leave the field. Additionally, a maximum of two red cards can be received – if more are received, the match is lost. Read more about Survival in FIFA 19 here.
And now? Now you can choose a Survival match and extend the game time beforehand, so you can play the 5v5 for a while. Because with the Survival rule and the maximum of two red cards, you will now have six players per team on the field, which will take a few minutes. This means that each team will have five players left, including the goalkeeper. Now you have a 5v5.
The team overview will then look something like this:
Each team has 4 players off the field due to Survival and 2 players due to red cards
The YouTuber TheMasterBucks shows you in the video how entertaining this 5v5 can be in practice. He is one of the “EA Game Changers” who have been able to extensively test FIFA 19 in advance and now publish gameplay material before anyone else. It starts at minute 5:50:
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Since you are playing on the normal pitch despite 5v5, you have an incredible amount of space on the field. It is advisable to adjust the formation a bit after all the dismissals so that the players are better placed. But then: Have fun!
Is a 5v5 possible in FIFA 18? No, in FIFA 18 a match is lost as soon as the fifth red card is received. Thus, a maximum of four players can be dismissed per team.
In short: A 5v5, as many had hoped for, is not possible in FIFA 19. But if you want a little variety, you can create this different kind of 5v5 yourself.
Small FIFA Street pitches will also not be available in FIFA 19. However, you can find out which stadiums and arenas are included here:
The island expeditions in World of Warcraft are fun, but many players find them not worthwhile. There are several reasons for this.
In World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, one of the main features is the island expeditions. However, for many players, they are just a pretty accessory, because aside from a little artifact power, they don’t offer much. The other rewards are too rare. So rare that many WoW fans are not even aware that they can actually get something.
What rewards are there? Besides the Azerite as artifact power and the seafarer’s doubloons, there are numerous other rewards that can be obtained at the end of an island expedition. Whether one receives them is, however, random. The rewards include:
5 new mounts
22 different pets
8 toys
Over 50 different weapon models
Several quest items for reputation and artifact power
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Drop rate extremely low: However, players are very frustrated. There are repeatedly reports of players who have completed “more than 40 expeditions” and have not received a single special reward.
Blizzard had at least hinted through Jeremy “Muffinus” Feasel that the drop chance in the island expeditions has been increased. However, players have not been able to confirm this yet and remain dissatisfied.
Some fans wish for a “Bad Luck Protection” like it was the case for the Legendaries in Legion. So that, for example, after a certain number of expeditions, one has a higher chance of getting something special.
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Cortyn says: Although I have fun with the island expeditions and funny situations keep occurring, the low drop rate is slowly becoming frustrating. I have now surely completed 30 expeditions and received only one single quest item that gave me 500 artifact power – a very modest yield.
What rewards have you already received from the island expeditions? Have you been luckier? Or did you not even know that these rewards exist?
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The end of Season 14 is just a few days away. Shortly after that, Season 15 of Diablo 3 will start.
We are approaching the end of Season 14 in Diablo III at a rapid pace. On September 16th, it ends and then converts all seasonal characters into non-seasonal characters. After that, there will be a few days break until the new Season 15 begins.
End of Season 14
The Diablo team announced that Season 14 will end on Sunday, September 16th, at 5:00 PM German time.
What does that mean? In Diablo 3, seasons are active for about three months. During this time, players can create special seasonal characters. Each player starts again at level 1 and has no equipment or gold from other characters.
It is always a race. Players want to quickly reach the maximum level and compete on the leaderboards.
What happens at the end? When a season ends, the seasonal characters are converted into non-seasonal characters. Experience points, gold, items, or blood shards are then transferred to the non-season.
Start Date of Season 15
A week after the end of S 14, the next season in Diablo 3 will begin. On Friday, September 21st at 5:00 PM, Season 15 will kick off.
No big patch in between? When Diablo 3 planned larger patches, they moved the start of a new season to a Thursday. This was to ensure that any major bugs could be fixed before the weekend. Since Season 15 starts again on a Friday, it is assumed that no major patch will be released for this season.
Special season theme: Season 14 of Diablo 3 runs under the motto “Greed.” All treasure goblins will appear in pairs. This season theme is intended to make the seasons in Diablo 3 more varied and enjoyable.
Whether there will be a special theme in Season 15 and what it will look like is still unknown. However, the team intends to incorporate more of these season themes in the future.
Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Android, Switch & Xbox One) offers a new set of challenges for the new High-Stakes event. This allows you to earn additional goodies for the Wildcard outfits.
What are the requirements for the new challenges? The “High Stakes” event will start with the expected update 5.4 this week. There will be a new outfit that you can purchase in the shop.
However, unlike the Tomatohead Challenge, you do NOT need to buy the corresponding outfit in the shop for the Wildcard challenges. Instead, it will be available to all players for free.
The three new Wildcard challenges for the Getaway mode
What is Getaway?The new Getaway game mode comes with the High Stakes event. In it, you need to find a safe and retrieve a treasure as a team of four. You will then need to safely deliver it to a getaway van despite fierce opposition from other players.
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All following tasks are related to this new game mode.
Challenge 1 – Play 10 Getaway matches
What do you need to do? This task is quite simple. You just need to have played 10 matches of the new mode in any way. It only matters that you finish the match regularly each time, either by winning or getting shot. Simply leaving does not count.
What is there to win? Since the task is so simple, you will also receive “only” 5,000 experience points. This is ideal for leveling up customizable outfits like Rift or Ragnarok.
Challenge 2 – Deal 500 damage to an opponent while they are carrying a jewel
What do you need to do? To complete this challenge, you need to actively participate in the game in the Getaway mode and specifically hunt down the opponents who are currently carrying the jewel sculpture. It might take some time before you deal 500 damage.
What is there to win? This tricky task is well rewarded. As a thank you, Epic will give you a cool spray logo featuring the four card symbols of the Wildcard skins.
Challenge 3 – Collect the jewel in 5 different matches
What do you need to do? The hardest task in the challenge requires you to specifically search for and pick up the treasure. You must either be the first to find the safe and open it in front of your teammates or take down a jewel holder and be the first to rip the jewel from their cold, dead hands.
Additionally, it is not enough to collect jewels multiple times in one match. You must complete it in five different games.
What is there to win? Anyone who completes this difficult challenge can look forward to a very cool new item. There will be a special fall animation where your character drags colorful bills behind them.
Is there more?
Bonus reward for completing the entire task: Those who complete all three Wildcard challenges will also receive a harvesting tool in the form of a crowbar.
When does it finally start? Unfortunately, we do not know either, Epic should implement update 5.4 and the Getaway mode during the week. This will likely happen on Wednesday, September 5.
Players with early access can already play the Battlefield 5 beta today. We show you how to start earlier.
The Battlefield 5 open beta is just around the corner. All interested players can get their own impression of the latest installment in the Battlefield series starting September 6. However, it’s also possible to start today, September 4, so you can join earlier.
Battlefield 5 Beta – how to get in early
To guarantee early access to the Battlefield 5 beta, you must meet one of the following criteria:
You pre-ordered Battlefield 5
You subscribed to EA Access
You subscribed to Origin Access
You subscribed to Origin Access Premier
Then you can start with the beta as of September 4, 2018, at 10:00 AM – on PS4, Xbox One, or PC. The preload has been active since September 3.
Please note: The Battlefield 5 open beta does not require a PS Plus subscription on PS4. On Xbox One, an active Xbox Live Gold membership is required to play.
Pre-order Battlefield 5
Are you considering pre-ordering Battlefield 5 for early access or just in general? You can find more about it here:
Battlefield V is about to enter the Open Beta test phase. We have summarized all important information for you.
Here you will find information about start time, pre-load, participation requirements, and everything else you should know about the beta.
When does the Battlefield V Open Beta start? Everything about the start time
Early Access: Anyone who has pre-ordered Battlefield 5 or has subscribed to EA Access, Origin Access, or Origin Access Premier can begin on September 4, 2018, at 10:00 AM.
Start of the Open Beta: From 10:00 AM on September 6, 2018, all interested parties can join the Battlefield 5 Open Beta. The Open Beta ends on September 11 at 4:00 PM.
On which platforms does the Battlefield V Open Beta run?
The Open Beta is playable on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Is a PS Plus/Xbox Live Gold membership required for the Battlefield 5 Beta?
On Xbox One, an active Xbox Live Gold membership is required to play.
Attention: Also on the PS4, it seems that a PS Plus subscription is required for the Battlefield 5 Open Beta, contrary to initial statements – but only in Germany. A note to that effect can be found in the German PlayStation Store. It is unknown why a subscription is only required in this country.
Is there a preload for the Battlefield 5 Open Beta?
Please note that these system requirements are specifically for the Battlefield 5 Open Beta and may differ from the requirements for the release version.
What content does the Battlefield 5 Open Beta offer?
These maps and modes are included in the Open Beta: The Conquest mode for 64 players can be played on the Rotterdam or Arctic Fjord maps. In occupied Holland or Norwegian Narvik, players will then fight for control of important key positions. Both the new barricades and towable weapons or squad reinforcements will be used.
Furthermore, during the Open Beta, two game days of the Grand Operations can be played. This mode is also designed for up to 64 players and can be played on the Arctic Fjord map. As part of the Grand Operations, players will get a glimpse of the Air Assault and Breakthrough modes.
A taste of Tides of War: The Open Beta also provides a preview of Tides of War. This is a kind of dynamic journey through World War II, told through personal stories and continuously expanded with new stories.
Are there rewards for participating in the Battlefield 5 Open Beta?
During the beta, players can test a five-part chapter of Tides of War. All who complete the chapter will receive an exclusive dog tag in the game once Battlefield 5 is released.
When is Battlefield V released?
The release of Battlefield 5, originally scheduled for October 19, 2018, was moved to November 20, 2018. More information about the early access, which is also being postponed, will follow.
In Destiny 2, the first story mission from Destiny 2 Forsaken is known. It showcases new enemies and plenty of spoilers!
Just before the official launch of Forsaken on September 4th at 7 PM, an embargo on Destiny 2 apparently dropped: Numerous YouTubers were allowed to simultaneously release video footage from the first story mission of the new expansion.
Bungie invited them to have an early look at Forsaken and to play a few activities. According to some YouTubers, more will be revealed about Forsaken in the near future beyond just this story mission.
Warning: Major spoilers ahead! Keep your eyes tightly shut if you do not want to see the mission. However, it should be noted that all cutscenes had to be removed from the videos. You can experience the full first story mission yourself earliest tonight.
Here is the gameplay video of the 1st mission from More Console, which presents the highlights right at the start before going through the mission from beginning to end (starting at 0:39):
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The first objective is to find the source of the uprising in the Prison of Elders. Petra tells us that we must put an end to it. If the killers escape, the Reef will be overrun. Cayde-6 suggests splitting up to take out the enemies.
The path leads you to Petra, who gives you the task of getting the security systems back online with Cayde. By the way, there’s an Easter egg along the way. On the way to Petra, a soccer ball is placed right in the middle of the Prison of Elders. Balls have a long tradition in Destiny.
Petra – Waiting for you in the Prison
There are always funny and “critical” moments in the mission where Cayde cracks some cool jokes or narrowly escapes death. Knowing that Cayde-6 will die in the Forsaken story, these moments are particularly entertaining.
He says he’s having the best time of his life – after all, he doesn’t like standing around in the Tower and doing his Vanguard duties. At 4:30, he falls down a cliff with a Cabal unit, and our Ghost already calls out in horror, “Caaaaayde,” but then Cayde flies back up by holding onto a hover.
Once the security systems are activated, a cutscene likely follows, during which there’s an explosion. Because afterwards, you see fire in the Prison of Elders and the new objective is to rescue Cayde.
During the mission, you fight against Fallen, against Cabal, against the Hive, and also against the Scorn. The Scorn are new enemies, namely Fallen zombies that do not behave like Fallen anymore, but attack with new weapons and abilities. Read more about the Scorn here.
Starting around minute 14, the Guardian encounters the Scorn. Some enemies swing a fire lantern around. If you shoot this lantern, it explodes and harms nearby enemies.
The mission ends with us learning that Cayde’s ghost is dead and that we must find Cayde as soon as possible. Then, you quickly defeat a particularly ugly ogre – and then the footage ends.
Particularly ugly ogre
According to Arekkz Gaming, who also published a video about the mission, Forsaken does a really good job of immersing the player directly into the new story. He usually rushes through missions to quickly reach the endgame content, but this mission has captured his interest.
Are you already peeking into the story mission or are you starting the Forsaken campaign on your own tonight without spoilers?
Are you already proud of 10, 20, or 30 exalted factions in WoW? The first players have now easily topped that. They have made it to 100.
Over the years and through several expansions, numerous factions have accumulated in World of Warcraft, where players could earn reputation. There are now over 100 of them, and it was time for a special achievement. The first players have now earned this success.
Player Gogeta is likely among the first people or even the first person in the world to have played 100 factions to exalted.
How did Gogeta achieve this? Even before the launch of Battle for Azeroth, Gogeta had 96 out of 97 possible factions at exalted. The only exception was the Bloodsail Buccaneers. So he only needed four factions at exalted.
As a human, he received 10% additional reputation for all quests, even during the leveling phase. Along with the buff from the Darkmoon Faire, he was able to not only max out the 7th Legion but also the Champions of Azeroth, the Order of Embers, and the Pride of Kul Tiras.
What reward is there? For the achievement “100 Exalted Factions”, Blizzard created a special mount, the Pureheart Courser. This is a monocorn in white and blue, a different color of the Lucid Nightmare mount.
Cortyn says: Definitely an impressive achievement. I just can’t bring myself to finally max out the reputation in the Battle for Azeroth and in the Arathi Basin – I will probably struggle with that for a long time. But completing all other factions already is a great achievement. To Gogeta and everyone who has done the same: I am quite envious. Hats off for this enduring achievement.
How many factions have you brought to exalted over your career in World of Warcraft? What was the hardest faction?
The Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 comes in numerous editions. We help you – whether you are a beginner or a returning player – to buy the right edition.
Do you want to dive into Forsaken in Destiny 2 as a beginner or continue your Guardian’s journey with the new autumn add-on as a returner or veteran, but wonder which of the many editions is right for you? With this overview, we want to simplify your choice a bit.
Because the right choice depends not only on personal preferences and additional content of some versions but is also significantly determined by whether and to what extent you already own Destiny 2.
The Forsaken Editions – The Pure Add-on
The pure Forsaken expansion (without the base game) will be available in several versions starting from September 4, 2018. Pre-orders are already possible.
Destiny 2: Forsaken for €39.99
Destiny 2: Forsaken + Annual Pass for €69.99
Destiny 2: Forsaken Digital Deluxe Edition for €79.99
The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the Forsaken expansion, the Annual Pass, and the Awoken Legends set consisting of:
Ornament for the Legendary Bow “Majestic Wrath”
Emblem “Paladin’s Lament”
Vestian Ghost Shell
Who are these editions for? These various editions of the Forsaken add-on are suitable for everyone who already owns Destiny 2 along with all previous content. Both the base game and DLC I “Curse of Osiris” and DLC II “Warmind” are required to play the Forsaken expansion.
If you want to check out Forsaken for yourself and then decide whether to continue or not, the regular version of the add-on is suitable. If you want to secure the additional content of the Annual Pass right away, you should opt for the corresponding edition. If you also want to secure some special in-game items, the Deluxe Edition is likely the right choice.
Here is an Amazon offer for the digital standard Forsaken version for PS4:
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The Destiny 2: Forsaken Bundles – The Complete Packages
The bundles include the Forsaken expansion along with all previous contents of the game. Depending on the version, the Annual Pass – the year pass for the second year – comes additionally.
What’s included? The Legendary Collection includes the base game, both Year 1 DLCs Curse of Osiris and Warmind, as well as the upcoming Forsaken expansion.
Furthermore, a character boost is included. This boost elevates a character of your choice to a level, allowing you to immediately start with the new Forsaken content.
The price: In the PS Store and Microsoft Store, the “Destiny 2: Forsaken – Legendary Collection” costs €69.99. In the Blizzard Shop and on Amazon, the PC version is available for €59.99. Pre-orders are already possible.
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Destiny 2: Forsaken – Complete Collection
What’s included? The Complete Collection includes the base game, both Year 1 DLCs Curse of Osiris and Warmind, as well as the upcoming Forsaken expansion. Additionally, this edition also includes the Annual Pass, the year pass for the second year of Destiny 2.
A character boost is also included. This boost increases a character of your choice in power level, so you can immediately start with the new Forsaken content.
The price: The Destiny 2: Forsaken – Complete Collection is available for all three platforms for €99.99. Pre-orders are already possible.
Who are these bundles for? These editions are primarily aimed at newcomers who want to join Destiny 2 with Forsaken now. With this bundle, they will receive the complete Destiny 2 experience so far along with the upcoming new Forsaken expansion.
However, these bundles might also be quite interesting for returners and veterans. If you are missing one or both Year 1 DLCs, you now have the opportunity to get everything at a discounted total package. Both DLCs from the first year are required to play Forsaken.
Also, if you own the PS Plus version of Destiny 2, these bundles are recommended if you enjoyed the base game and want to continue your Guardian’s journey. While you essentially buy the base game again here, all the other included contents are mandatory if you want to continue with Forsaken. Only the Annual Pass is optional.
An alternative in this case would be to buy the Destiny 2 Expansion Pass for the first year (includes DLC I+II) for €19.99 (currently €17.99 on sale) along with one of the three Forsaken editions.
What’s included? The exclusive GameStop Forsaken pre-order bundle includes a physical copy of the Destiny 2: Forsaken Legendary Collection, the “Cayde’s Last Stand” statue, and an “Earth” Velcro patch.
The Legendary Collection includes the base game, both Year 1 DLCs Curse of Osiris and Warmind, as well as the upcoming Forsaken expansion.
Additionally, a character boost is included. This boost increases the level of a character of your choice, allowing you to start immediately with the new Forsaken content.
For pre-order customers, there is a package “Cayde’s Exotic Hideout” included in the pre-order.
The price: The exclusive GameStop Forsaken pre-order bundle has only been spotted at GameStop US, where it is priced at $99.99. It is not yet known if this offer will also be available in GameStop locations outside the USA.
The statue “Cayde’s Last Stand” is also expected to be available separately at a price of $49.99.
Who is this edition for? This offer is aimed at passionate collectors. In addition to the complete Destiny 2 experience, you can also secure a special box and a statue of the Vanguard leader Cayde-6.
Annual Pass – Optional Annual Pass for Destiny 2
What is the Annual Pass: It is a kind of paid season or annual pass for Destiny 2. Those who want to fully enjoy Year 2 have to pay extra. Bungie promises a faster content flow for this.
With the Forsaken Annual Pass, buyers receive additional bonus rewards as well as three premium content packages.
Annual Pass buyers receive, in addition to the other contents:
Three premium content releases: The premium DLCs Black Armory, Joker’s Wildcard, and Penumbra will be released respectively in December 2018, Spring 2019, and Summer 2019 (by August 31, 2019).
More end-game challenges
New weapons, armor, and unique cosmetic rewards
New and returning Exotics
New activities
More raid wings
New triumphs
New lore
By the way: The Annual Pass is expected to be available separately at a later date. In the USA, it is already listed at $34.99. It is likely to be around €35 here as well. When exactly the Annual Pass will be available separately is not known.
For pre-orders of all editions, there is the package “Cayde’s Exotic Hideout”. This includes:
Exotic ornament “Last Leaf” for the Gjallarhorn
Exotic ship “Heart Queen”
Exotic gesture “Stalemate”
Armor shader “Cayde-6-Palette”
GameStop Extras: With a pre-order of a physical copy of the Destiny 2: Forsaken Legendary Collection or the GameStop Forsaken pre-order bundle, GameStop (also in Germany) offers an exclusive set of the Limited Edition Destiny 2: Forsaken Baron Playing Cards as a pre-order bonus.
This is a deck consisting of 52 cards with individual artwork and details about the 8 Barons, Spider, the Wanderer, Prince Uldren Sov, Queen Mara Sov, Cayde-6, and the hand cannon “Gjallarhorn”.
What can players expect without Forsaken?
Are you still undecided or waiting for first feedback on Forsaken? Even without the upcoming Forsaken expansion, players in the second year of Destiny 2 will have plenty to enjoy. Many Year 2 features will be available to all fans, regardless of whether they own the Forsaken expansion.
All of this is available without Forsaken:
Gear collections
In-game triumphs
Changes to weapon slots
Random rolls on weapons
Update of the mod system
Mass deletion of shaders
A new Crucible mode
Four new Crucible maps
200 additional vault slots (total now 500)
New bounties
In-game lore
Power-level advantages are active in Iron Banner and Trials of the Nine.
The seasons remain for everyone: In addition to these changes, Bungie will continue to support the seasons in Year 2, which will also be aimed at all players. During each season, all fans can therefore look forward to new seasonal rewards, new Crucible maps and modes, “Quality of Life” improvements, returning events, special activities, and much more.
A Reddit user Tenzi92 asked out of fear of a ban from Capcom whether the use of certain mods in Monster Hunter: World is allowed. He posted the response of a Capcom employee in the forums.
What has been Capcom’s stance towards mods so far? Shortly before the release of the PC version, producer Ryuzo Tsujimoto stated that the development team has no plans to support mods for MHW.
For a long time, it was unclear whether the use of mods would lead to an account ban.
In the past, Capcom has already taken action against modders who offered paid skins from Street Fighter 5 as mods. And even in the Monster Hunter community players fear bans when using a mod that increases the FPS of Monster Hunter World on PC.
Are “Quality of Life” mods okay? The Reddit user’s inquiry was about two specific mods:
The first replaced the Xbox buttons of the controller in the UI with PS4 buttons
The second was a transmog mod and allowed changing the appearance of the armor
Tenzi92 received a response from support: The representative from Capcom replied to the inquiry as follows.
“Capcom does not support mods made by third parties. All official mods are released on the game’s Steam page.
You can use any mod for the game, but at your own risk.
If the chosen mod only improves the game’s graphics and provides no gameplay advantages, you should not be banned.”
Statement with a loophole: Although the response to Tenzi92 states that, for example, performance mods are harmless in themselves and should not lead to a ban, Capcom leaves a loophole open. Ultimately, it is the company itself that decides which mods provide gameplay advantages and which are harmless. Therefore, there is still no 100% guarantee.
Meanwhile, the Wobble Worm Hat from Monster Hunter: World makes its comeback in the PC version:
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.
