In the database of Destiny 2, fans find entries about a new secret quest revolving around Cayde-6 and his favorite noodles. What is behind it?
It seems that Bungie has come up with something very special for the departing Cayde-6. Clever fans have discovered entries in the game data of Destiny 2 pointing to a new quest. The task will probably start during the Solstice of Heroes and apparently revolves around Cayde-6 and his Spicy Ramen. We summarize all known details for you.
Secret Quest in Honor of Cayde-6
That Cayde-6 will die with the start of the fall expansion is probably no longer a secret. However, apparently there is one last secret surrounding the leader of the Hunter Vanguard that wants to be uncovered before Forsaken.
What is known so far? Recently, new entries have been found in the Destiny 2 database that suggest a secret quest. It seems to be the first quest step, asking the Guardians to head to the noodle shop in the Tower and redeem a coupon there.
Additionally, a corresponding consumable item has surfaced, which seems to be linked to this quest – an expired noodle coupon. This is said to later be upgradeable to a legendary version according to the data. Therefore, it seems to be a multi-part quest.
No Cayde-7: In the lore text of the expired noodle coupon, Bungie once again unmistakably hints that Cayde-6 will likely not return, despite the Guardians’ hopes – not even as Cayde-7.
How and when does the Cayde quest start? Besides the question of how Exos can eat noodles at all, this is probably the currently most exciting puzzle: How or when does this quest start? So far, nothing is known about that. However, fans assume that it should start during the Solstice of Heroes, as the corresponding quest icon in the database is overlaid with the Solstice logo.
Moreover, some players report that after the release of the Hotfix 1.2.3.2, the quest was briefly displayed as a milestone for them, but they could not do anything. After that, the display disappeared completely. This was probably more of a bug. Because even regularly, nothing has been seen from the quest so far.
Some players expressed the suspicion that the quest might run in the last week of the Solstice event or in the week between the Solstice and the Forsaken expansion to fill the one-week gap to Forsaken and allow for a smooth transition.
We will keep you updated: We will keep an eye on the matter for you and report any news as soon as possible. Maybe even today’s Weekly Reset will bring new details about this secret task. Many fans see this as a possibility.
As it turns out, Riot is having trouble with Tencent developing a mobile clone of “League of Legends”. This is revealed in a statement. The statement also addresses the declining player numbers of LoL.
What happened? A well-known tech site “The Information” published an article about the tensions between Riot Games and their Chinese bosses at Tencent. They spoke with 40 people at Riot and Tencent. There are tensions between the two companies.
Allegedly, Tencent is now focusing more on Fortnite and PUBG. The weaker player numbers of LoL have led to layoffs.
As a result of this story, there was an official statement from Riot Games.
What is the relationship between Tencent and Riot Games? Tencent has fully acquired Riot Games. However, they give Riot Games, the developers of LoL, a lot of freedom. But apparently, there has been trouble behind the scenes.
Because Tencent developed an “unofficial” mobile version of League of Legends. In China, it is called “Honor of Kings,” in Europe and North America it is “Arena of Valor.”
LoL was supposed to go mobile – Riot declined
What is the history of the tech site?
As it became clear that “mobile gaming” would become stronger than “hardcore gaming,” Tencent allegedly approached Riot and asked if they could make a mobile title out of LoL.
However, Riot declined, saying, “the experience of League of Legends cannot be transferred to mobile devices.”
After that, Tencent is said to have developed its own MOBA for mobile: “Honor of Kings.”
LoL mobile clone “Honor of Kings” becomes a huge hit
Riot was reportedly shocked when they first saw screenshots of Honor of Kings. An employee said: “We were shocked. They shamelessly copied our brand.”
Riot then complained to Tencent, and they modified Honor of Kings enough to work as an “independent product.”
Arena of Valor/Honor of Kings
Tencent is now focusing more on Fortnite – Is LoL in crisis?
Honor of Kings then became a massive hit in China.
Meanwhile, Tencent is said to view Riot critically and focus more on “Fortnite” and “PUBG,” while League of Legends is allegedly losing players and profit. This also led to layoffs.
This is what LoL says about declining player numbers
What does Riot Games say? Riot reached out to the site Dot Esports and issued an official statement:
“The numbers for League of Legends are lower than at their peak, but it is still one of the most played games on the planet and we are very happy with the numbers. We think some of the content we will bring soon will help us with player numbers. Basically: League of Legends is doing incredibly well by any measure, except in comparison to our own benchmarks.
Riot Games is currently developing several new games
The relationship with Tencent is better than ever. We spoke with Riot employees about this in February. Although the situation with “Arena of Valor” was not good, we have processed it. From a leadership perspective, the partnership is better than ever. We are working with Tencent on an exciting future for League of Legends and our other games (yes, multiple games).”
Sounds like a lot of grumbling behind the scenes
What is behind this? For outsiders, it was clear that “Honor of Kings” was the unofficial mobile version of League of Legends. The parallels were obvious.
However, it was thought that the LoL copy was made with Riot Games’ explicit “okay.” The fact that it apparently happened against Riot’s will and that there was a lot of grumbling about it is interesting and new.
Riot will surely be regretting today that they thought “LoL couldn’t go mobile.” Honor of Kings proves that it can.
It is also interesting that Riot Games is developing “several new games.” There could be a lot in planning.
We may soon get deeper lore for Overwatch. After a discussion in the official forums, the lead writer of Overwatch is intrigued by the idea of incorporating gameplay changes into the story. He has done this before.
Story includes gameplay: The lead writer of Overwatch, Michael Chu, writes in the official Overwatch forums that he would like to hide allusions to patches in the lore. Something like that has even happened before.
The Overwatch story is being “patched”
The discussion in the forum was initiated by the user OhEmGee (via Blizzard Forums), who is looking for a reason in the lore as to why Hanzo no longer uses his scatter arrows.
Other users quickly agreed that gameplay changes would fit well into the lore, until the lead writer Michael Chu even responded.
Torbjörn upgrades Bastion: When Bastion was revamped, he received a passive ability called “Ironclad”. Through Ironclad, Bastion takes 20% less damage in the tank and sentry configurations.
This ability is thanks to Torbjörn – as explained by Chu in the shortly after released comic “Binary World”. Torbjörn first recognizes Bastion here as more than just a killing machine – and upgrades him.
“Ironclad” is the name of the group that Torbjörn was part of during the Omnic Crisis. Torbjörn himself also has an “Ironclad” skin. So there is even a connection between them in the game.
Hanzo as a negative example: Chu also addresses the issue with Hanzo’s rework. However, this is an example of a gameplay change that would not appear in the lore, as it does not fit.
Hanzo lost his scatter arrow with his rework, replacing it with storm arrows. However, Chu thinks that Hanzo still carries the arrows in his quiver and just does not use them anymore.
Hope for more: Chu says he is open to the idea of incorporating gameplay changes into the official lore. However, he states that it has to fit.
It really depends on the specific example whether a patch can be integrated into the lore or not. However, it has already happened with Torbjörn and Bastion.
Alongside numerous Eververse changes aimed at making the cash shop of Destiny 2 more player-friendly, Guardians will soon also see the chances for Bright Engram rewards displayed after the launch of Forsaken.
In the current “This Week at Bungie” blog, Bungie provided extensive information regarding upcoming changes to the Eververse – the cash shop of Destiny 2. With Forsaken, Tess Everis’ store will be revamped once again and aims to provide Guardians with more opportunities to acquire their desired items without having to spend real money.
The Prismatic Matrix also returns in Season 4 after its overhaul. This feature is intended to provide more transparency and a clear path to Eververse rewards. An additional function is also expected to further promote this transparency.
Bungie Aims to Reveal Chances for Eververse Rewards
What is planned? After the launch of the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2, players will be provided with more data regarding the in-game shop.
Among other things, the probabilities for Bright Engram rewards will be disclosed on Bungie.net. Furthermore, Guardians will be able to review their previous private purchase history on Bungie.net.
What are Bright Engrams? Bright Engrams are essentially loot boxes that can be earned in-game, but are also available for real money in the Eververse. They contain cosmetic items such as shaders, ghost shells, sparrows, ships, weapon and armor ornaments, or emotes.
Moving Away from a Gambling Image: With this step, Bungie ensures more transparency regarding the Eververse offerings. Additionally, the studio joins other developers and publishers like EA, who already employ a similar strategy with FIFA 19 to distance themselves further from gambling accusations and other controversial elements of loot boxes.
Can such a step only benefit the players? Or do you see this as just another tactic to justify loot boxes in the game?
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Legendary bosses in Pokémon GO are supposed to be special. But when Registeel leaves, players are happy.
Only a few days left: Registeel is only available this week as a boss in Pokémon GO. After that, it will disappear for an indefinite period. So if you haven’t caught one yet but want to complete your collection, you should hurry: Registeel Counter Guide: How to Defeat the Steel Raid Boss
Little use, little desire: Registeel belongs to the T5 bosses and is legendary. Usually, these monsters are strong and useful as attackers in raids. However, Registeel is less useful for many trainers as it does not perform particularly well as an attacker. Consequently, the motivation to defeat this raid boss with a group of players is low. One is not sad when a new boss is introduced soon.
When does Registeel leave?
Timeframe: Until August 16, the Steel opponent will remain – after that, the monster will disappear. Registeel has been a legendary raid boss in Pokémon GO since mid-July. It should stay for about a month.
Replacement: Registeel replaced the raid boss Regice in July. Together with Regirock, the three form the Regi Trio. It is expected that after Registeel, the last part of the trio, Regirock, will be released in Pokémon GO.
Community was unhappy with the raid boss
Unhappy players: Many players felt that Registeel was not well received in the community as a raid boss. They have been waiting for days for the boss to finally be replaced by a new one.
Survey was clear: On this topic, PokémonGOHub conducted a survey on Twitter. 12,407 people participated and voted on the question “What do you think of the Registeel raids? Are you tired of them?” as follows:
6% say they like the raids
41% rated the raids as “meh”
53% voted that the Registeel raids are bad
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94% of the votes were negative towards the Registeel raids. Players will certainly be glad when the monster packs its bags and leaves the arenas on August 16.
Are you happy that Registeel is leaving, or did you like the boss?
In FIFA 19 Ultimate Team, the boosts from Chemistry Styles are displayed for the first time. Previously, EA only provided us with rough information about the increased values.
For years, FIFA players have used sites like Futhead or Futbin to build teams or look up various things. This includes the exact boosts of the chemistry styles.
While these were previously only shown simply in Ultimate Team, we are expected to be able to see the correct values in FUT 19 according to beta leaks.
How much bonus do Chemistry Styles give exactly? From FIFA 19 we know
Bonus from chemistry styles uncertain. It is considered relatively safe that the values of the chem styles on Futbin or Futhead are correct, but a solid statement from EA is missing. The last official statement about chemistry was for FIFA 17.
Currently, in-game, you can only see the bonus to a category like “Pace” or “Shooting,” but not which attribute is exactly boosted.
Beta leak shows chemistry bonus in the game. On Reddit, beta user Legeo3 posted a picture of a player’s stats overview in FUT 19. There, next to the base value, a bonus is displayed for some attributes. This is the boost from the chemistry style “Basic.”
Has EA changed the chemistry styles? What is noticeable in the photo is that the bonuses do not match those of the “Basic” chem style. For example, there used to be +5 for Acceleration and not for Sprint Speed.
Now the question arises whether EA has actually adjusted the boosts of the chemistry styles, or if it is a beta bug.
The bonuses of the chemistry styles in FIFA 18
How exactly do chemistry styles work?
Chem styles provide bonuses to attribute values. Every player must have a chemistry style. When players are drawn from packs, each starts with “Basic.” This gives a +5 bonus to several values. Which exactly those are can be found in the table above.
Different chemistry styles for different player types. The chemistry styles come in various combinations. The most popular are “Hunter” for offensive players, as it boosts shooting and pace, and “Shadow” for defenders, as it upgrades defending and pace.
Do players always get a boost? No, the bonus depends on the player chemistry. If a player has 10 chemistry, they receive the full bonus. At 3 chemistry, they receive a penalty – at least that is the current understanding in the fanbase and on relevant sites.
Whether this information still holds true will be seen at the release of FUT 19. FIFA 19 will be released on September 28 for PC, Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. On which platform you should buy FIFA 19 has been explained in our console comparison.
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Players of Fortnite (PC, PS4, iOS, Android, Switch & Xbox One) are eagerly awaiting the new update featuring the Heavy Sniper Rifle and new content in the PvE mode. However, today, on August 14th, it seems that the update will not happen, as Epic is taking its time. When is the new patch coming?
The highly anticipated content in Fortnite: For weeks now, the new Heavy Sniper Rifle has been circulating in the news about Fortnite. By now, the new weapon has already been officially announced on the news screen.
This usually means that the new weapon will be added to the game with the next update. Typically, such patches are released at the beginning of the week, on Tuesday. But this time, it seems Epic is taking its time.
When is the new update for Fortnite coming?
No patch on Tuesday: Those who were expecting the sniper rifle patch on this Tuesday, August 14, 2018, will be disappointed. Because throughout the morning, the servers remained quiet.
No update has been deployed, and no patch notes or announcements have come through the usual channels.
Update not until Wednesday? Such delays are, of course, nothing new. Epic has previously deployed patches only in the middle of the week. Therefore, the new update is likely to come tomorrow, on August 15th.
This timing has not been officially confirmed by Epic, but since on Thursday the new challenges for week 6 are coming, Epic is likely to deploy the new update as usual beforehand.
Content update expected: This week, a “Content Update 5.20” should arrive. These are usually smaller patches without major downtime that bring only 1 new weapon, a new mode, and minor tweaks for PvP.
What could be in the Content Update 5.20?
The Heavy Sniper Rifle: This new weapon is highly anticipated. The new gun has an absurdly high reload time, but it can take down buildings and opponents with massive damage in one shot. It is said that it might even shoot through walls, but this claim could just be a rumor. More info on the Heavy Sniper can be found here.
New Constructor hero in Save the World: Fans of the PvE mode can look forward to a new Constructor hero in the event shop. According to Epic, the character is set to arrive in the week of August 13. More info on Epic’s roadmap for Fortnite’s PvE mode can be found here.
The work on the interesting action MMORPG Project TL is progressing very well. Publisher NC Soft has even announced the closed beta for 2018. But it won’t be coming to Europe just yet.
Project TL is progressing well
Project TL – outrageously pretty. Project TL has evolved from Lineage Eternal and is practically Lineage 3. The action MMORPG left many role-playing fans with their mouths agape with a spectacular announcement trailer.
Since then, fans have been waiting to finally be able to play this gem.
Project TL emerged from Lineage Eternal. Lineage Eternal looked excellent. However, there were problems and delays during development, which is why NC Soft revamped the project, switched the engine to Unreal Engine 4, and re-announced it as Project TL.
While Lineage Eternal was intended as a hybrid of mobile and PC, Project TL is now planned only for PC.
The closed beta for Project TL starts in December in Korea
The closed beta is approaching. Even though we are still waiting for Project TL to be officially announced for Europe, it will soon be possible to play the title. At least in Korea.
Because NC Soft has now announced the start of the closed beta for this December. It is currently unknown whether players from Europe can also register.
The project is on schedule. The announcement of the closed beta for December shows that NC Soft is on schedule with the development of Project TL. It seems that the company has a better grip on the title than with Lineage Eternal.
There should be nothing standing in the way of a release in 2019.
Will Project TL also come to Europe and North America?
What are the chances of a release in the West? NC Soft has still not officially commented on a release of Project TL in Europe and the USA. However, Blade & Soul was also released here, which was long considered unlikely.
It is quite possible that Project TL will also appear here – but probably with some delay.
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The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta has officially ended on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. However, Activision advises players not to delete the beta client from their hard drive in case they want to participate in the Blackout beta in September.
Did you participate in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta? And are you planning to check out the beta for Blackout – the new battle royale mode of Black Ops 4 – in September? Then Activision and Treyarch have a useful tip for you.
The current beta client of Black Ops 4 will receive an update in September
No new client for the Blackout beta: Activision Support advised on Twitter not to remove the current beta client from the hard drive if you are interested in the Blackout beta in September. Because the previous client will still be used and will only receive an update in September if you keep the current beta data on the hard drive.
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You could save a lot of time: Players who have deleted the client will need to download the entire new package if they are interested.
Considering that the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta already occupies around 35 GB of storage space, players with weaker internet connections will particularly benefit from keeping the client on the drive until the update. According to the developers at Treyarch, the time savings for the upcoming download will be enormous.
When is the next Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta? There is currently no exact date for the Blackout beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. It is only confirmed that it is scheduled to take place in September 2018. However, Activision states that further information can be expected very soon.
WoW: All Information About “Battle for Azeroth” Overview
In our overview article, we reveal all important information about the next chapter of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth.
At BlizzCon 2017, there was a lot of information regarding World of Warcraft. The highlight was the reveal of the 7th expansion, titled “Battle for Azeroth.” Thematically, it takes place after defeating the Burning Legion back in Azeroth. A new war between the Horde and Alliance ignites, and the level cap is once again raised.
In this overview article, we have listed all important contributions regarding “Battle for Azeroth” for you.
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Update 13.08.2018:We have updated the article one last time to match the launch of Battle for Azeroth.
Not much is known yet about the plot of Battle for Azeroth. What exactly triggers the war? Whether the Alliance attacks first or if the Horde is the aggressor has not yet been revealed. However, there are some exciting details such as the cinematic trailer and insights into the new zones.
Customization remains important in WoW. New species and different character customization options are intended to foster greater identification with the avatar.
With Battle for Azeroth, PvP in WoW Also Gains Greater Significance. What Are Warfronts? Why Are PvP Servers Disappearing? You Will Find the Answers Here.
At the End of January 2018, Blizzard Finally Opened the Alpha Version of Battle for Azeroth. Some Chosen Players, Streamers, and Journalists Can Already Explore the New Expansion. However, Data Mining Is Also Progressing Rapidly. What This Alpha Phase Reveals, We Will Share in These Articles:
Every Proper Expansion of World of Warcraft Also Includes Numerous Collectibles. In Addition to Mounts and Pets, Toys Especially Attract as Rewards, but Also Particularly Distinct Transmog Sets. Here Are Some Articles About the New Objects That Can Join Your Collection.
At the launch of Deathgarden, there is an unusual offer: For one week, anyone interested can play the 5vs1 game for free.
For several days now, Deathgarden has been available in Early Access for pre-order customers and beta players. Today, on August 14, 2018, the game celebrates its soft launch and can be purchased on Steam from today. However, to ensure that no one has to “buy a pig in a poke,” the developers have a very special offer: For one week, the 5vs1 hunting game can be played for free!
Free for 7 days. From August 14 to August 21, anyone interested can download Deathgarden on Steam and play for free. Any progress made will, of course, remain intact if the game is purchased afterward.
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This is Deathgarden: Deathgarden is the new game from Behaviour Interactive, known for Dead by Daylight.
In Deathgarden, players take on the role of the Hunter, who must track down and kill the five Runners, or they take on the role of the Runners, who must complete objectives and escape the map.
The Hunter is unstoppable and can only be briefly stunned, blinded, or slowed, but cannot take damage. The Runners, on the other hand, are fragile but extremely agile and outnumber the Hunter.
What does Deathgarden cost? The standard version of Deathgarden costs €30, while the deluxe edition with additional skins, a digital art book, and the soundtrack costs a hefty €50.
Deathgarden promises “monthly free content updates,” which means new abilities, Hunters, Runners, and maps. There will surely be plenty of fresh cosmetic items as well.
Anyone who hasn’t had the chance to check out Deathgarden (and isn’t currently distracted by the WoW expansion) should take a look at the game. Then, you’ll know for sure if the game is worth purchasing.
Have you checked out Deathgarden? What is your first impression of the game?
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New goal celebrations in FIFA 19: On the virtual pitch, you have numerous ways to express your joy over a goal. Dozens of celebration animations are available, with new ones added each year. This is also the case in FIFA 19.
In the meantime, new celebrations from the beta are also known.
How to perform the new celebrations
New celebration animations that are performed while running are not known. However, there is a new finishing move called “Neighbourhood.” It is performed by holding L2 and moving the right stick twice to the left (controls on PS4).
“Neighbourhood” is the only new celebration that we can definitely associate with a leaked YouTube video:
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The other new celebrations must be unlocked in FIFA 19 (via Pro or EAS FC) and are as follows:
Kiss the Ground – hold R2 and hold the right stick to the right
Matador – hold R2 and press the right stick down once and up once
Giddy Up – hold L1 and press R3
Hang Loose – hold L1 and press the right stick up once and down once
Little Brother – hold L2 and press circle twice
Phone It In – hold L1 and hold the right stick up
How do these celebrations look in the game? The following video summarizes some new celebrations. The listed celebrations will likely be there – the names of the celebrations shown are not mentioned:
https://youtu.be/byGPDNeKaEk
Keep in mind that EA Sports may take the videos offline shortly. Update: The video is now offline, here is another one featuring a few celebrations:
https://youtu.be/IX8HvptgRCI?t=24s
Sooner or later, with the FIFA 19 demo, we will all be able to test the new celebrations ourselves:
Rivera confirmed to us that there will definitely be new celebrations in FIFA 19. However, he could not yet say whether one could dance in Fortnite style, as this is also a licensing issue.
Moreover, the final celebration list is still in progress. Since the beta currently represents a rather old FIFA 19 build, it is quite possible that more new celebrations will be added by the release of the main game.
In short: The above 7 new celebration animations do not represent the official and final list of new celebrations.
Here you can find the stadiums in FIFA 19, including the new ones, where you will soon be able to perform the celebrations:
Only a few days after the launch on the PC platform “WeGame”, Monster Hunter: World was taken off the market in China. According to the publisher Tencent, the reason lies in complaints from the authorities.
Actually, Tencent had prepared everything for the PC launch of Monster Hunter: World in China. The publisher planned to release the popular Japanese game on their own gaming platform “WeGame” to counter the strong competition from Steam.
The WeGame version of Monster Hunter World even went online a day before the Steam version.
However, Tencent had to completely remove the game from the online store shortly after the launch.
No Monster Hunter: World in China
What happened? After the sale of MHW via “WeGame” was halted on Monday, Tencent issued a statement explaining why the game is no longer available.
According to the publisher, there was a “very large number of complaints” regarding MHW, and the authorities requested the company to remove the game from the store. It was also mentioned that MHW “does not meet the necessary requirements of the relevant rules and regulations”.
Accordingly, the publisher’s license to publish the game has been revoked.
Refund for customers: All buyers of MHW will receive a refund and a voucher of about $5 for the WeGame store from Tencent. Players who wish to keep Monster Hunter: World may do so.
However, Tencent cannot guarantee that they will continue to support the game.
No details on the complaints: It is unclear exactly what the “many complaints” were about and which regulations Monster Hunter: World had violated. The publisher did not provide further details on this.
It is certain that Tencent has incurred financial damage due to the ban, as evidenced by the falling stock prices of the company.
New Media Authority in China
Internal power struggles in the authorities: An anonymous source, who according to the Financial Times is close to the publisher and the platform WeGame, stated that the license withdrawal has nothing to do with Monster Hunter: World itself.
Instead, internal bureaucratic power struggles within the “State Administration of Radio and Television” are said to be responsible for the removal of the game from sale. This authority is responsible for the approval of games for the Chinese market, among other things.
Growth setback of the Chinese market: The claim of the anonymous source may indeed have some truth, as the media authority has not issued any new licenses for game releases in China since March 28.
Whether Monster Hunter: World will see a re-release in the future is also still unknown. In China, players can, however, play it via Steam.
Are you new to Monster Hunter: World on PC? Check out our detailed monster list:
In Destiny 2 the last Iron Banner of Season 3 is starting soon. Get all the details about the start date, game mode, loot, and everything else you need to know.
Today, Tuesday, August 14, 2018, marks the last time in Season 3: Lord Saladin returns to the Tower and kicks off the August Iron Banner. Under his watchful eye, players can capture zones in a 6v6 format and compete against one another in the Crucible for a week.
Guardians can look forward to some new features. Additionally, the hunt for Season 3’s Iron Banner-specific weapons and ornaments can be continued or completed.
Keep in mind: This Iron Banner is your last chance to earn event-specific ornaments and weapons of Season 3.
Double Valor Points: Until August 17, there are double valor points in the Crucible – even in the Iron Banner. This bonus comes in handy for anyone who still needs to reset their valor rank for their Solstice Armor .
What exactly is starting? And what kind of loot can the Guardians expect? What new features are there? We have all the important details.
What to expect in the last Iron Banner of Season 3
The game will be played again in a 6v6 format.
Start: Tuesday, August 14, at 7:00 PM
End: Tuesday, August 21, at 7:00 PM
Mode: Control
There will be regular matchmaking.
By the way: Power level advantages are still disabled during this Iron Banner tournament – one last time. Because in Season 4, the Iron Banner returns with power level advantages – just as many Guardians remember from Destiny 1.
All players will be able to participate in the Iron Banner events – regardless of which expansions they own. Year 2 rewards with random rolls and compatibility with Year 2 modifications will also be available to all Guardians.
However, players who gain new power in Forsaken will have an advantage. For players without Forsaken, Iron Banner rewards will now be given at their highest possible power level.
Participation Requirements:
You must have unlocked the Tower, meaning you have completed the main campaign.
You must be at least level 20.
Visit Lord Saladin to start an Iron Banner quest, if you haven’t done so yet.
The Iron Banner has its own playlist in the Crucible overview that you can play.
What has changed in the last Iron Banner of Season 3
Bungie will introduce two changes with the start of the last Season 3 Iron Banner:
Iron Temple fire spots will replace the regular control flags.
There will be a new power play rule: If all three zones are captured, they will be locked for 20 seconds. At the end of the power play, all zones will reset to neutral and must be captured again.
The rewards in Season 3 Iron Banner
Since the beginning of Season 3 in Destiny 2, the following weapons and armor ornaments can be earned in the Iron Banner:
Iron Banner weapons from Season 3:
Energy Hand Cannon “Finite Impactor”
Energy Auto Rifle “Dark Decision”
Kinetic Hand Cannon “Allied Demand”
Kinetic Submachine Gun “Multimach CCX”
Sniper Rifle “Locked Finality”
Rocket Launcher “Radiant Sphere”
Players can rank up by earning Iron Banner tokens through their participation and redeeming them with the Iron Lord in the Tower. Each reputation rank-up grants progress towards unlocking the coveted rewards. The higher you rank up, the more gear will be available for you to purchase.
Iron Banner armor ornaments of Season 3:
Each ornament requires certain progress in the Iron Banner or with Lord Saladin. Progress is counted account-wide. The following requirements apply to the ornaments.
Class item: Reach rank 5 in the Iron Banner
Leg armor: Defeat 100 enemies in the Iron Banner with your Super
Chest armor: Defeat 100 enemies in the Iron Banner with Power weapons
For the past few days, players in Fortnite: Battle Royale have been observing an ever-shrinking rift above the map. Will the dimensional rift eventually disappear completely? According to dataminers, we will know that soon. But what happens next?
At the end of Season 4, a rocket was launched in a live event, which caused a gigantic dimensional rift above the Fortnite: Battle Royale map. Various objects appeared in the world or were placed in other locations.
Not where it belongs: The Durr Burger head
Additionally, at the start of the currently running Season 5, smaller rifts were found that help players be lifted into the air to cross the map more quickly or escape from tricky situations.
The gigantic rift above the map is shrinking: More specifically since August 11. According to FNBRLeaks, the rift has changed for the first time since that date, as the following screenshots show:
Rift before August 11
Rift after August 11
This is not the end yet. According to dataminers, the rift is expected to shrink again on August 18 and look as follows:
Rifts will soon completely disappear: According to dataminers, the rift will be completely gone by August 21. Game files with descriptive names lead to this conclusion. But what happens then? The day happens to fall on a Tuesday – the day when Epic usually releases new patches.
Additionally, on Thursday, August 23, the 7th week of the Battle Pass challenges will begin, which will complete the Roadtrip Challenge. If the process is similar to Season 4, players will receive a legendary skin upon successful completion.
Will the person associated with this skin continue the story of Fortnite: Battle Royale? What role do Drift and Ragnarok, the legendary skins from the Battle Pass, play in the continuation of the story?
By August 23 at the latest, we will know more: By then, the first players will have completed all seven weekly challenges and unlocked the legendary Road Trip skin.
What do you think? What will happen on that day?
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That was a brief pleasure. It didn’t even last until dawn before the first player reached the new maximum level of World of Warcraft.
Since midnight, the new expansion of World of Warcraft is live worldwide. The launch went smoothly, aside from minor lags, allowing players to quickly venture into the new areas and level up. Some were already “finished” after just a few hours. Player Gingi from the professional guild Method reached Level 120 after just 4 hours and 17 minutes!
The trio from Method are the first. Gingi played together with his guildmates Meeres and Deepshades, who reached Level 120 just minutes after him and likely secured 2nd and 3rd place in the race for the “World First Level 120”.
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No special reward. However, there is no special achievement or extra reward for this feat. In the past, there were “Server First” achievements, but these now exist only for raid achievements in the endgame.
How did it go so fast? Gingi combined a number of mechanics that made leveling particularly quick. For instance, he still had the experience point buff from the Darkmoon Faire, which had actually closed a day ago. At the start, he had a whole load of old Legion quests that he could turn in for a big chunk of XP.
Additionally, leveling in a trio means quests can be completed in the blink of an eye. Together, players can easily pull the entire area and kill quickly. Together with further bonuses, such as the gem that grants 5% extra XP and the war mode with 10% bonus XP, the record was achieved.
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How far did you level last night? Have you also reached the maximum level? Or are you taking your time and enjoying Battle for Azeroth at your own pace?
Monster Hunter: World (PS4, Xbox, PC) offers a steep learning curve, even for series veterans. To make your start in the new installment easier, our author and complete beginner Robert presents you with 18 tips he wishes he had known beforehand!
Monster Hunter: World explains more than previous installments, but you have to figure out a lot on your own. Although there are tutorials that explain the basic mechanics of the game, you won’t really get smart from them – especially if you’ve never played any installment of the series before.
As the difficulty increases noticeably early in the game, we now present you with 18 tips that would have made my start much easier. The tips are aimed at newcomers and veterans alike. Some tips cover mechanics that have never been in a Monster Hunter before!
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Tip 1: Set up controller settings before starting the game
For console players: You cannot change the controller settings directly at game start. This is only possible after a certain point in the campaign. As soon as you first make your way to the base camp, you can adjust the settings. Just press the options button and go to the settings. Here you can reassign the buttons.
Are you playing with inverted axes? Make sure to set this before starting the game. Without wanting to reveal story-relevant details: You will thank me!
For PC players: You can either play with a mouse and keyboard or connect a controller. It is always possible to freely change the key assignments. You will find this option in the settings.
Tips for the base camp in Monster Hunter World
The base camp is somewhat like the hub of the game. Here you take on new quests, buy items, and can exchange ideas with other players online. In your personal space, you can manage your inventory and practice with your weapons.
To help you keep track in the city, we have put together a few tips for you that will make it easier to get started and navigate.
Tip 2: Always talk to all NPCs
The city is home to a variety of people going about their business. Since the story of Monster Hunter World is not served to you on a silver platter, always talk to everyone in the city as soon as you return from a main quest.
Some NPCs often have an exclamation mark above their heads. This signifies an optional quest, which you should always accept! Why? Many optional quests provide you with improvements such as armor spheres for upgrading your gear, new recipes in the canteen, and research points!
Create new armor and weapons from monster materials: After successfully completing a quest and gathering materials from the slain monster, you should head directly to the forge. From the remains of large monsters, you can always craft special armor sets that further enhance your defense.
While you won’t be able to assemble the complete armor right away, you will receive upgrades after every mission. Additionally, you can improve the attributes of your armor using armor spheres. You often receive armor spheres as rewards from quests and side missions. With these, you can enhance the defensive stats of your armor.
You will spend a lot of time in the forge, so visit it as often as possible!
Tip 4: All weapons can be tried out in the training area
In the city, you have access to a dedicated room, complete with a loot chest and household Palico. The housekeeper is also your contact for the training area. Here you can try out all the weapons you own.
Practical: The various combos possible with the weapon will be displayed directly. If you’re a beginner and have no idea which weapon to start with, it’s recommended to test all available weapons thoroughly at first.
Tip 5: Go on expeditions!
To try out your new skills, simply start an expedition. Here, you don’t have to fulfill a specific quest; you can just hunt freely.
Expeditions have neither goals nor time limits – you can try out weapons, collect items, catch insects, or simply enjoy the scenery.
Tip 6: The gathering hub is the gateway to multiplayer!
In the gathering hub, you can see other players: Don’t want to venture into the adventure alone? Visit the gathering hub in the base! This serves as a social hub where you can connect with other hunters and form a group to hunt together in co-op.
You will find the gathering hub at the top level of the base camp (Level 4F). You can also just take the elevator. This can be found at central points in the camp and is identifiable by the thick chains leading up and down.
Fight together in the arena: And why not use the arena to practice group play? There, your hunters will receive advanced equipment, and you can fight directly against a boss monster. You can even earn rewards for victory.
The little pig roams freely around the village. When you see Poogie, interact with him. If an exclamation mark appears above Poogie’s head, you need to press a button at the right moment. Poogie will then happily jump around and little hearts will circle around the pig. Once the hearts appear, Poogie will follow you step by step through the village.
According to the “Monster Hunter” legend, Poogie possesses special powers and is a lucky pig. It is possible to pet Poogie or even pick him up and carry him around. Those who cuddle with Poogie before the hunt are said to have an increased chance of finding rare items when carving monsters. However, this is just a rumor, and the developers remain silent on whether Poogie is truly a lucky pig or not.
Quests in Monster Hunter: World
Monster Hunter: World features hundreds of quests, side missions, and gathering quests. So it’s not always about hunting big creatures; you will often be sent to collect certain plants or mushrooms.
Many aspects of the quest system can be overlooked if you’re not paying close attention. With our tips, you will be well prepared!
Tip 8: Always eat before starting any quest!
Use the canteen in Astera or at the camp: As soon as you start a quest or side mission, you will land at a small camp on the map. A little away from the tent, you will find four stools where you can eat. You should always take advantage of this opportunity. You can also choose the canteen in Astera.
A full stomach brings various bonuses. Among other things, you can choose from the following buffs:
Increased attack power
Increased defense
Increased elemental resistance
Additionally, some dishes increase your stamina and health. An invaluable advantage in battle!
Tip 9: Loot the chest in the camp!
Don’t make the same mistake I did by ignoring the chest in the camp once you start a quest. This chest doesn’t contain your equipment, as I believed for much too long, but helpful items that will serve you well during missions.
Use useful consumables: In addition to healing items, there may also be poisoned daggers or other useful things that give a first hint on how to approach the quest boss. You find poison daggers in the chest? Why not try out how the boss reacts to that!
You can of course change your equipment, just head to the tent in the middle of the camp! By the way, you can fast travel to base camps at any time outside of battle. Just click on the corresponding spot on the map.
Tip 10: Pay attention to the mission timer!
Quests in Monster Hunter: World come with a timer. If the time runs out without fulfilling the quest, you will have to return to the base camp and think about what you did wrong. To avoid this, always keep an eye on the clock displayed at the top left.
Expeditions have no restrictions: If, like me, you waste half an hour at first, you will find it hard to complete the quest in the given time. If you want to collect materials at leisure, start an expedition. This is possible at any time from the base camp. Just leave the city without taking a quest.
Tip 11: The egg timer announces the end of the mission!
Did you send your opponent to the afterlife after a long battle? Congratulations! However, if you dawdle afterward, you might regret it. After defeating the quest target, you have exactly 60 seconds to carve the fallen opponent.
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Always carve the monsters with your knife: So try not to get distracted! The top priority is collecting materials from the boss monster. Because from these resources, you can forge new armors or improve weapons.
If you don’t manage to do this within the 60 seconds, you’re out of luck and the material is lost.
General combat tips for Monster Hunter: World
The core of the game is hunting dangerous and monstrous creatures. You will find these all around the game and they will challenge your skills. To ensure you don’t frequently faint, the following tips are essential for survival.
Tip 12: Use the whetstone regularly!
The whetstone can be used an infinite number of times: The whetstone should be a familiar mechanic for veterans. While the whetstone was limited in earlier installments, you can use it as often as you want in Monster Hunter: World. With the whetstone, you sharpen your weapons that become dull and blunt during a fight.
Some weapons need to be sharpened more frequently than others – even during a battle. Always keep an eye on the weapon indicator at the top left of the screen. If the weapon is freshly sharpened, the weapon indicator will appear green. With continuous use, this color will turn yellow and finally red.
Now you should quickly sharpen your weapon. Find a suitable cover during a fight or wait until the monster flees. Boss battles in Monster Hunter: World are divided into several phases. Especially utilize the “calm phases” for this. You don’t have to chase right away.
When attacking a creature in Monster Hunter: World, you will quickly realize that it has no health bar. Fortunately, Capcom has implemented other indicators that allow you to gauge the remaining health of the opponent.
Is the monster showing signs of weakness? Observe the monster – is it limping? Are wounds visible on its body? Are its movements uncoordinated? All of these are sure signs that you’ve seriously injured your opponent.
If your opponent makes its way to its nest, the last phase of the fight is upon you. The monster is so badly injured that it needs to retreat and regenerate. A seriously injured beast can be recognized by the skull symbol on the map, which has replaced the normal monster symbol.
Tip 14: Those on the ground are invulnerable!
You’ve taken a series of heavy hits and were knocked down by the opponent? Don’t get up right away! Especially if you took severe damage, any further hit could lead to fainting.
So stay down until the monster turns its attention elsewhere. Because as long as you’re down, you’re invulnerable. Your character will automatically get back up after a few seconds.
This “playing dead tactic” unfortunately doesn’t work if you’re dazed. If you’ve taken particularly hard hits, you’ll automatically get back up after being knocked out and hold your head. You can recognize whether your character is dazed by the symbol above the health bar. It contains two stars and leaves you defenseless for a brief moment.
Tip 15: Always investigate monster tracks!
You will encounter large monster tracks all over the Monster Hunter: World map. When you investigate such a track for the first time, you will see a progress bar on the right side of the screen.
If you investigate more tracks, the progress bar will fill up and eventually level up. The bar represents the level of the scout flies that guide you. What do you gain from this?
The higher the level, the more efficiently your scout flies will track the monster.
Additionally, this is your way to discover the strengths and weaknesses of the monsters. By researching the monster tracks, you gradually unlock entries in a monster encyclopedia.
Once you reach the maximum scout level of the monster, you can select the creature directly on the map from the bottom left and mark it with a waypoint!
Your character consumes stamina when sprinting and using certain attacks – and much more during a fight. When you ride a monster, you will continuously lose stamina. So keep a close eye on the bar, as you will be thrown off as soon as it runs out. The stamina bar is yellow and is located at the top left, beneath your health bar.
Cook yourself a juicy steak: Stamina regenerates over time, but the maximum value of the stamina bar decreases over time. You can increase the maximum value of the stamina bar by consuming grilled steaks or other food.
Tip 17: Craft mega potions
These greatly refill the health bar. You only need potions and honey, which you should find in the area.
Tip 18: Loot the severed body parts of monsters!
Some body parts of monsters can be broken or severed. If you manage to cut off a tail, make sure to remember where it lies. You can loot the body parts for additional loot.
The seventh expansion of World of Warcraft is live! The first players are storming Kul Tiras and Zandalar.
The months of waiting are finally over. World of Warcraft has opened a new chapter and the expansion “Battle for Azeroth” is now live. At midnight, on August 14, 2018, the new quests were unlocked. These lead Horde players to the continent of Zandalar, while Alliance players head to Kul Tiras.
Where do we start? The first quest for Battle for Azeroth starts in Silithus. Here, you meet Magni Bronzebeard, who first hands you the Heart of Azeroth so you can start collecting Azerite and fueling the amulet with artifact power.
Battle for naval supremacy. The primary goal of both Horde and Alliance is to secure a fleet to gain superiority at sea against the opposing faction. The Alliance must befriend the inhabitants of Kul Tiras, while the Horde seeks to win over the Empire of the Trolls for their cause.
Later, players can also visit the continent of the opposing faction to undermine their hostile efforts.
New quests and content are logically only available if you own the expansion “Battle for Azeroth”.
If you still need tips and tricks for a successful start in the new addon Battle for Azeroth, we have gathered some articles for you that should quench your thirst for knowledge:
Please note that there may be queues and other minor issues, such as buggy quests, during the first hours and days. Blizzard usually reacts quickly, and after a few hours, problems should be resolved. In that case, simply pass the time by playing elsewhere.
Battle for Azeroth is starting soon – and just in time for the launch, Blizzard is updating the WoW Companion App. You can now track and progress your achievements in World of Warcraft on the go!
New Companion App is here: Blizzard has updated the Companion App for World of Warcraft to Gear for Azeroth. The new app is now available for iOS and Android and offers updated features.
WoW Companion App for BfA
The Companion App helped manage the Order Hall and monitor World Quests during Legion. It allows you to send companions on missions anytime, anywhere or set the Order Hall expansion settings.
Updated Features: With the update of the Companion App for Gear for Azeroth, the app’s structure hardly changes – only the functions are now adapted to the new expansion.
The world map now shows the new continents of Zandalar and Kul Tiras along with their respective areas instead of the Broken Isles and Argus. You can now view the new emissary and world quests including rewards.
Mobile Character View and Social Features: You now have access to your character’s current equipment and additional character information from anywhere – similar to the Arsenal. Features like the calendar and contacts will be added at a later time.
New Champions: With Gear for Azeroth, your old champions from Legion will be replaced. Some new champions for the Horde and new abilities have already been revealed through the new images in the store: Rexxar, Lillian Voss, Arcanist Valtrois, Hobart Grapplehammer, and Shadow Hunter Ty’jin.
Quests and War Campaign: Missions resembling the Order Missions from Legion and the Mission Table in WoD can also be managed. You again have new champions available to whom you can assign tasks. In the app, you can also upgrade the champions and recruit new troops.
The War Campaign replaces the Order Hall in the new app. Through research projects, you unlock upgrades in the War Talent Tree and progress in the campaign that accompanies you through BfA. You can already view the talents in the app.
Gameforge has announced that it will take over the distribution of the online hack ‘n slay Guardians of Ember dropped by Steam. The relaunch is coming soon.
However, there was a scandal at the beginning of the year: The then-publisher Insel Games urged its employees to give the game positive ratings on Steam. When this became known, Valve removed the RPG from the platform due to review manipulation. Developer Runewaker (known for Runes of Magic) was not involved in this scandal.
The game still exists! Guardians of Ember is still available. Through the official website, it is still possible to download and play the action RPG. However, it has suffered greatly from its removal from Steam and the bad publicity.
Gameforge intervenes: Now, the online games publisher Gameforge has announced it will take over the distribution of Guardians of Ember. The company acquired the rights from Insel Games and will now take care of getting the game back on track.
The following should be taken into account:
Your characters and progress will be carried over
The transfer to Gameforge should be completed with as few mouse clicks as possible
All premium items will remain
Developer Runewaker will continue to handle the development of the RPG
There will be new content
Insel Games has nothing more to do with Guardians of Ember
Gameforge is planning to offer the game on Steam again
When does the switch take place? The transfer of Guardians of Ember from Insel Games to Gameforge will take place on September 1, 2018. For players, this transition should go as smoothly as possible.
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