The Division: New Shield is coming – Survival DLC briefly free

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The latest State of the Game for The Division just aired. In the live stream, it was confirmed that The Division 2 will be playable at this year’s Gamescom.  Additionally, there is a new Shield, and the Survival DLC will be free for a week so that everyone can access the Shield.

Today, the State of the Game aired. In this stream, the developers speak directly to the community and make announcements or just chat about things related to The Division.

This week, the developers had a few announcements ready.

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The Division 2 will be playable at Gamescom

As with its predecessor, The Division 2 will also be represented at Gamescom in Cologne.  This was confirmed both in the stream and via Twitter through the official Ubisoft account.

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The Division 2 will be part of the huge line-up. Visitors will be able to form their own opinions.

Mein-MMO will also try out The Division 2:  Our authors will be on-site in Cologne and take a look at The Division 2. We will keep you updated.

Shield “Phoenix” starts mid-August – Survival is free for a week

After the last Shield “Holy” took until the end of July, the next Shield is coming much quicker.

What are the Shields anyway? These new achievements are supposed to provide various smaller rewards for agents, both in The Division 1 and in part 2, and are released monthly.

When will Phoenix go online? The new Shield will go online on August 16.

Here’s what you need to do for the new Shield:

  • Extract five items, survive five hours, and kill five Hunters in Survival

So here, a DLC, in this case Survival, is required to complete the Shield. Previously, the Underground was needed.

Survival DLC is free for a week: Due to complaints from the community, Massive made the Underground DLC available for free for a week.

The Survival DLC will be free for a week, and the promotion starts simultaneously with the Shield.

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New info on upcoming patch is delayed

Unfortunately, no new details were given about the upcoming Update 1.8.3. As soon as there is something to announce, they will do so.

What issues should Patch 1.8.3 address? This update is primarily a result of the community’s pressure.

Massive wants to continue fixing bugs and making improvements, even with the ongoing development of The Division 2, if they are really necessary.

What will be changed with the update: 

  • The “Running in Place” bug, which causes several serious issues, will be fixed,
  • and the dominance of the secret Striker set combined with the Showstopper shotgun will be addressed

How these changes will look is still unknown. It is unclear whether both will be nerfed or even completely reworked.

Summary of the State of the Game:

  • The Division 2 will be playable for all Gamescom visitors
  • New Shield “Phoenix” will go online on August 16, sending you into the Survival mode
  • Patch 1.8.3 is still in development, will address the secret Striker and bugs – Smaller changes are also on board

Will you play Survival to get the Shield?

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Fortnite Beta on Android starts now – Here is the APK download

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Fortnite beta officially launches on Android. The beta release is today, and the first players can start playing. However, those who want to dive into the beta today need a Samsung device. Here is the download link for the APK. We have all the information you need to know.

Who can play Fortnite on Android today?

Today, players can start who own the following Samsung smartphones or tablets:

  • Samsung Galaxy: S7 / S7 Edge, S8 / S8+, S9 / S9+, Note 8, Note 9, Tab S3, Tab S4

Fortnite Android Beta: Start download here and get going

Where can you start the download of Fortnite Mobile? Players with Samsung devices can start the download of the APK here and start playing right away. They need to register, receive an invitation via email, and can then start.

Who gets the new Galaxy skin? Buyers of the new Samsung Note 9 or the Galaxy Tab 4 receive this skin. This was speculated earlier.

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These Android devices will support Fortnite

When can everyone else play the beta on Fortnite?

In the coming days, the download for Fortnite Battle Royale for everyone else is set to start. An exact date is not yet known. It is expected to begin sometime this week.

The invitations will be sent out in waves. Here you can sign up for the Fortnite Android beta and hope for an invitation.

These devices will be supported:

  • Google: Pixel / Pixel XL, Pixel 2 / Pixel 2 XL
  • Asus: ROG Phone, Zenfone 4 Pro, 5Z, V
  • Essential: PH-1
  • Huawei: Honor 10, Honor Play, Mate 10 / Pro, Mate RS, Nova 3, P20 / Pro, V10
  • LG: G5, G6, G7 ThinQ, V20, V30 / V30+
  • Nokia: 8
  • OnePlus: 5 / 5T, 6
  • Razer: Phone
  • Xiaomi: Blackshark, Mi 5 / 5S / 5S Plus, 6 / 6 Plus, Mi 8 / 8 Explorer / 8SE, Mi Mix, Mi Mix 2, Mi Mix 2S, Mi Note 2
  • ZTE: Axon 7 / 7s, Axon M, Nubia / Z17 / Z17s, Nubia Z11

Here is the trailer for the launch of the beta of Fortnite: Battle Royale

For the start of the beta for Android, this trailer has also been released.

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What does all this mean? These were some exhausting weeks leading up to the Fortnite release with many rumors and speculations. It turned out to be not as bad as the rumors suggested. It was mentioned that it would be exclusive to at least Samsung phones for months.

Now it looks like the exclusivity will only last “a few days.” How many days it will be until everyone can play remains to be seen and closely watched.

Some players were already able to play before the official release:

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When does Fortnite start on Android? – The answers are here

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Today there is the big event “Samsung Unpacked 2018.” Here the new flagship smartphone “Samsung Galaxy Note 9” is to be presented. According to rumors, Fortnite for Android will also be unveiled at the event. A release would then not be far off. 

This is what has happened in the live stream for Fortnite so far:

About 20 minutes into the big presentation stream of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, there was indeed a segment about Fortnite for about a minute. Here’s what happened:

  • Epic CEO Tim Sweeney appeared in the live stream.
  • He announced that the Android beta will start this week – for all players with an Android phone capable of running Fortnite.
  • Players with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet will be invited immediately. They can start playing today.
  • Players with a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or a Samsung Tab 4 will actually receive the “Galaxy” skin.

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When is the event scheduled? The “Samsung Unpacked” event will take place today, August 9th, at 5:00 PM our time.

Where can you watch it? You can follow the livestream at this link from 5 PM.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 – What can we expect?

This is already known about the Samsung Galaxy Note: There have already been various leaks. Therefore, some information is already circulating. However, they are not entirely confirmed.

  • Price: The smartphone is expected to cost around €1000 for the 128 GB model. The version with 512 GB will be more expensive.
  • Display: A SAMLED display with a 6.4-inch diagonal and QHD+. It would then be one of the largest smartphones of all time. For comparison, the iPhone X has a 5.8-inch screen.
  • Battery: It is said to offer 4000 mAh
  • Special gimmick: It is expected that the S Pen with Bluetooth will allow for remote control, so you can trigger the camera, for example. An iris scanner will also be included.
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Will we learn today when the release of Fortnite on Android is?

What is officially known about Fortnite Mobile on Android?  Very little. There are 3 facts:

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Truth Day for Fortnite Mobile is likely coming

What does Samsung have to do with Fortnite? Rumors have been increasing for weeks that Fortnite is planning a special exclusive deal with Samsung. This is said to bring Fortnite to Android and give the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 a huge boost at launch.

These rumors are circulating:

  • Fortnite is said to run exclusively on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 for 30 days
  • At the presentation today on August 9, star streamer Ninja will also appear as a spokesperson
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Release of Fortnite on Android on August 24?

  • The release on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and thus on Android is August 24
  • The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 offers Fortnite pre-installed,
  • there are also 15,000 V-bucks (about €150) waiting for the player
  • and the new “Galaxy” skin is also expected exclusively for players on the Samsung Galaxy
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  • On September 24, other owners of Android phones will also be able to play
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Could Fortnite only come to all Android users at the end of 2018?

There are two diverging scenarios:

  • Best Case: In one scenario, not only the “Samsung Galaxy Note 9” could play Fortnite starting August 24, but also a number of other Samsung phones.
  • Worst Case: And one rumor suggests that the exclusive deal may last longer than 30 days. From September 24, not everyone would still be able to play Fortnite, but only those with Samsung Galaxy-class phones. The rest would only be able to join by the end of November.

How this will all turn out, we hopefully will know today at 5:00 PM. We will keep you updated on Mein-MMO.

Update 3:47 PM:  The rumors are intensifying. An APK has leaked. This enables players to already play Fortnite Android on 6 Samsung Galaxy smartphones.

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Sony dedicates 500 million sold consoles a special PS4 Pro Edition

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To celebrate the now over 500 million sold PlayStation consoles, Sony is releasing a special transparent PS4 Pro anniversary edition dedicated to this milestone. This is what the latest addition to the PS4 family looks like.

Over the last decades, Sony has sold more than 500 million consoles and handhelds to date. The Japanese company wants to celebrate this event, among other things, with a specially designed limited edition of a PS4 Pro.

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The Sony PS4 Pro “500 Million” Special Edition

What’s inside: The bundle includes a PS4 Pro console with a 2 TB hard drive and comes in a dark blue, transparent glossy finish. The interior will be bathed in blue light once the console is turned on.

PS4 Special 5

Additionally, a transparent DualShock 4 wireless controller, a PlayStation camera, a transparent stand as well as a headset in matching dark blue look are included.

The price: The console will cost €499 here in Germany. In the USA, this anniversary bundle will be priced at $499.99. In the UK, the 500 million special edition costs £449.99.

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When does it launch? This special edition of the PS4 Pro is limited to 50,000 units and will be available in Europe from August 24, 2018, at selected retailers. Additionally, there will be several sweepstakes by Sony where you can win the 500 million PS4 Pro with a bit of luck.

Unique serial number: All 50,000 consoles will be assigned a unique serial number. This will be attached to a copper plate on the front of the console. Some consoles will bear special serial numbers that represent significant milestones in the history of Sony consoles. For example:

  • 09995 – September 9, 1995, US PlayStation Launch
  • 01115 – November 15, 2013, US PS4 Launch
  • 01013 – October 13, 2016, US PS VR Launch
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Controller and headset also available separately: The DualShock 4 controller will be available separately from August 24 for €64. The headset can also be purchased separately for €89.

PS4 Pro Special 7

Starting October 11, 2018, there will also be a corresponding 500 Million Limited Edition Wireless Headset in Gold Edition, which will also be available separately. The price is not yet known.

We have linked an unboxing video of this PlayStation anniversary edition for you here:

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Red Dead Redemption 2: Watch the 1st gameplay trailer here

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The first gameplay of Red Dead Redemption 2 will be presented live today. Check out the trailer in the stream here.

What is happening? RockstarGames announced on August 8 that the first gameplay footage of the upcoming western game Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released on August 9. Many fans have been looking forward to this since the announcement of the title.

When does it start? At 5:00 PM German time, the trailer will be shown on various channels by Rockstar.

Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay in the livestream

Here is the VOD for you:

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Community waited eagerly

Excitement already at the announcement: When it was announced yesterday that the gameplay for Red Dead Redemption 2 would be released today, players in the community were particularly excited. Many are looking forward to finally seeing the first gameplay scenes from RDR 2.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 will be released on October 26 for PS4 and Xbox One

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Fortnite: Patch Notes – Hotfix strengthens building, weakens 2 top weapons

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Epic has responded to fan criticism and adjusted the balance of Fortnite. Today, on August 9th, a hotfix went live for Fortnite, which makes some adjustments to the balance of weapons and building. The P90 and the drum gun are on the chopping block. We show you the patch notes in English.

What Epic has done: Epic has made some changes to Fortnite’s balance. Building is to be strengthened again and two super weapons, the submachine gun (the P90) and the drum gun are to be weakened.

Epic says that every weapon should fulfill its purpose. Also, building should be effective and useful in fights. This is apparently in jeopardy in close combat, which is why Epic believes it needs to adjust the balance here.

  • The winners: Building and shotguns should be the winners at short range
  • The losers: Submachine guns are the losers of the patch
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The patch notes for the balance update in Fortnite

This is how Epic strengthens building: When building, walls now start with a higher initial condition, especially stone walls and metal walls are now significantly stronger:

  • The initial health points of wooden walls increase from 80 to 90.
  • The initial health points of stone walls increase from 80 to 100.
  • And the initial health points of metal walls increase from 80 to 110.

What is the idea behind this? Players have complained that they can no longer protect themselves through building. It should now be more difficult to shoot through walls, even when they have just been built.

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This is how Epic weakens the submachine gun

  • The submachine gun does instead of 22/21 only 21/20 damage (at legendary and epic)
  • The magazine size decreases from 50 to 40
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This is how Epic weakens the drum gun

  • At 3500 length units, the damage drops to 70% (previously 80%)
  • At 5000 length units, the damage drops to 55% (previously 65%)
  • Damage reduction for environmental projects now matches that for players
  • Aim accuracy while jumping decreases by an additional 5%
  • Aim accuracy while aiming decreases by 10%
  • And the drum gun is 40% rarer in chests and on the ground
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What is behind this? The drum gun and the P90 were probably the two strongest weapons in Fortnite recently. Both were too strong at short and medium range and could especially dismantle buildings quickly. Previously, only the minigun was suitable for this.

The two top weapons are to be toned down with the patch so that other weapons also have their justification.

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When is this going live? The patch is already live. However, Epic reserves the right to change the balance again if further feedback arises or if problems are seen.

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Destiny 2: These changes for the Crucible bring Forsaken

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In the Combat livestream, Bungie showcased some new features aimed at refreshing the Crucible in Destiny 2 with the upcoming expansion. PvP will change with Forsaken.

In their Combat livestream, Bungie’s developers focused entirely on the upcoming changes to weapons, armor, and slots. As a special highlight, the developers participated in two matches in the Crucible to showcase not only the weapons and new Supers, but also to discuss the upcoming changes with Forsaken.

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These changes await players in PvP

PvP will be faster with Forsaken: The PvP modes in Destiny 2 seem to be getting closer to the predecessor with the upcoming expansion. Among other things, the popular Three-Tap hand cannons from Destiny 1 are set to return and the Time-to-Kill is being lowered for virtually everything in the Crucible.

These changes affect the classes in the Crucible:

  • The Nightstalker Hunter’s Super will become faster and more reliable
  • Solar Hunters will deal more damage with their throwing knives and receive an additional two seconds for their Super
  • Stormcaller Warlocks will be pleased with a damage buff
  • The Warlock Rifts will also be strengthened. The Healing Rift will restore more health to counteract the reduced Time-to-Kill. The Empowering Rift will now also boost precision damage in PvP
  • The Titan’s Bubble might once again become an alternative to the Captain America shield with Forsaken: The Titan’s Dome is expected to last longer and provide increased melee damage to the Titan and allies within the Bubble
  • Grenade damage will also be increased. However, they will still not be instant kills
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These changes are coming to the Crucible in general:

  • Two melee hits in a row will once again eliminate your opponent
  • The Titan’s shoulder charge will knock opponents out with one hit
  • Three-Tap hand cannons are returning (two body shots and one headshot)
  • The new weapon category, bows, will ideally need only two shots for a kill in the Crucible: one body shot and one critical hit
  • The allocation of special ammo is being changed and defeated opponents will drop ammo in PvP
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More highlights from the Combat stream:

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Some are already playing Fortnite on Android – APK download leaked

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Some users are already playing Fortnite Mobile on Android devices. The game has not officially been released yet. But last night the APK download leaked. 6 Samsung phones can already run Fortnite Android. The question now is: When will Fortnite officially come out on Android?

The Android APK has already leaked: Last night, a download for the APK of Fortnite Mobile for Android phones was leaked. This is reported by the site Dexerto. 

The download spread quickly and ended up on mirrors, while Epic seemingly tried to stop the leak.

Where are people downloading the APK? On the Subreddit r/FortniteLeaks, these mirrors for downloading Fortnite Android are regularly appearing now.

We cannot recommend a download from Mein-MMO!

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Fortnite Android likely exclusive to “Samsung Galaxy” smartphones

On which phones does Fortnite Mobile run? There are 6 Samsung phones that can run Fortnite Mobile. This is revealed on the subreddit. The 6 smartphones are:

  • Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8
  • Samsung Galaxy On7 2016
  • Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge
  • Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus
  • Samsung Galaxy S9/S9 Plus

What does this mean? This means that the rumors about the Samsung-Epic deal are probably half true.

It seems that Fortnite Android will initially be exclusive to Samsung, but not just for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, as previously thought, but for a range of Samsung Galaxy phones.

Is the APK download legal? The download cannot be recommended. Especially since no Android servers are online yet. While some are already playing by inviting friends, that’s not very great.

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Bypassing Google Play: The leak of the APK was possible because Epic decided to skip the “Google Play” store for Android. And Fortnite prefers to distribute manually through the APK download. They wanted to save the 30% that Google would otherwise take from the revenue.

Security experts had already warned that this could lead to problems with “pirate” versions and the like. Also, scams regarding the APK download could easily spread this way.

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When will Fortnite be officially released for Android?

When does it officially start? In just a few hours, the “Samsung Unpacked” will start. It begins at 5:00 PM our time.

It could be that the “official” download of the APK for Fortnite Mobile goes live later tonight. And with it the servers.

You should therefore wait a few more hours until you can play Fortnite Mobile on Samsung Galaxy phones without risking downloading harmful software.

Update 5:44 PM: Indeed, the beta of Fortnite on Android has already started.

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WoW: Battle for Azeroth – One of the main features will come later

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One of the main features of Battle for Azeroth will not be available immediately upon the release of the new expansion of World of Warcraft. A community manager has confirmed this.

Warfronts will be available weeks after release: Community manager Ythisens officially confirmed in the WoW forums that warfronts will be available later. He did not specify an exact time, only that they would come “a few weeks later.”

WoW Warfront Troops

Warfronts – no content for immediate access

Warfronts are one of the new features in Battle for Azeroth. Alliance and Horde are fighting for strategically important positions on Azeroth. The battle for Stromgarde is the first warfront you can visit.

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Ythisens (via WoW forums) classified the warfronts as part of the “endgame content” alongside raids and rated battlegrounds – which is why they will only be playable a few weeks after the release of Battle for Azeroth.

WoW Warfronts RTS-Feeling

The Alliance holds Stromgarde: Stromgarde will initially be held by the Alliance, as one of the strongholds in Lordaeron. The Horde will prepare for the siege and conquest in the first weeks of Battle for Azeroth.

When the time comes, you can sign up as a Horde player for the warfront and participate. You can take Stromgarde and hold the fortress until the Alliance completes its preparations. The battle is expected to cyclically shift back and forth.

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Advantages for the conquerors: The faction that holds a warfront has advantages in the corresponding area for that time. For Stromgarde, this means that whoever holds the fortress has access to rare enemies and a world boss in Arathi Highlands.

Once control of Stromgarde passes to the other faction, they will gain access to world content in the area.

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Azerite war machines will be the bosses in Arathi.

Launch possibly with the raid: There is still no exact date for when the warfronts will be available to players. However, it is possible that Blizzard will align their release with the new raid Uldir.

Uldir will open its doors on September 5.

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Fortnite: Follow the Treasure Map from Snobby Shores – Week 5

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, you follow the treasure map from Snobby Shores in week 5. We show you how to solve the challenge from Week 5 and collect the treasure.

Snobby Shores: In the 5th week of Fortnite’s fifth season, there is another treasure map for you. This time it’s to Snobby Shores. Instead of searching for the map there, just check out our guide. We show you how to get to the treasure.

Treasure Map of Snobby Shores

This is the map: In the following graphic, you can see what is marked on the Snobby Shores map.

Fortnite Snobby Shores map

What you see: On the marked spot, you can recognize a large building that is meant to represent a church. So look for a place on the map where there is a church.

Here is the treasure of Week 5 in Fortnite – Map with location

Where is the church? It is quite obvious that the large church should lead you to Haunted Hills in week 5. You will find this location in the northwest of the map. On the grid, search at B2.

Next to the church: To the north, next to the church, you will find a smaller building. There you will find the treasure that is marked on the map.

Haunted Hills location

Look higher up: The treasure is not on the ground but on the roof of the building. So look around before you loot. You stand practically without cover.

Lots of competition: Keep in mind that many players are now on their way to this treasure and want to secure it for themselves. You will likely encounter a lot of competition there.

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Forsaken nerfs one of the most powerful weapon perks in Destiny 2

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With Forsaken, numerous changes are made to the sandbox of Destiny 2. One of the most powerful weapon perks is also being nerfed. Thus, with the fall expansion, the perk Box Breathing will change.

Destiny 2 IKELOS Sniper

During the combat stream, Bungie demonstrated live what changes the Guardians can expect with the Forsaken expansion. Numerous weapons were showcased with the new random rolls. It became clear through one weapon: The perk Box Breathing is being nerfed and will function differently in the future.

How the perk Box Breathing changes with the sandbox changes of Forsaken

Different Box Breathing: One of the weapons shown in the stream was the linear fusion rifle Crooked Fang. The weapon had the perk Box Breathing among other configurations displayed. However, it functioned there differently than currently with the IKELOS Sniper Rifle or the masterwork version of the exotic sniper Whisper of the Worm.

This is how the perk Box Breathing currently works: Aiming with a weapon for a period without firing grants Box Breathing momentary bonus range and precision damage if one stays zoomed in with the respective weapon.

Especially in conjunction with damage buffs like the Warlocks’ Empowering Rift or the Titans’ Bubble Strike, the bonus damage was enormous. Additionally, the Whisper of the Worm has the perk white nail, which ideally provides infinite ammo.

What the masterwork version of the Whisper currently does with strike bosses, you can watch here in the video:

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How Box Breathing changes with Forsaken: Aiming with the respective weapon without firing still grants momentary bonus range and precision damage if one remains zoomed in. However, with Forsaken, the bonus is reset upon firing the weapon or leaving the aiming view and will no longer remain active indefinitely while zoomed in.

The damage buff thus only counts for the first shot. To benefit from the damage bonus with the next shot, one must first zoom out and then zoom back in. This will soon cause the perk to lose a lot of its strength.

The IKELOS Sniper may lose some of its attractiveness because of this. The Whisper, on the other hand, due to its perk white nail and its overall performance will likely remain a top choice for numerous boss fights.

Destiny 2 Whisper 1

By the way: Many fans still hope that Box Breathing may only be implemented in this way for linear fusion rifles and remain untouched for snipers. However, this possibility seems rather unlikely considering previous nerfs in the Destiny history.

Further highlights from the combat stream:

What do you think about this change? Do you see it as a sensible and reasonable step?

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Fortnite: Hit a golf ball onto the green – Map shows all golf holes

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The new golf challenge for week 5 in season 5 of Fortnite: Battle Royale is now active. Hit the golf ball on 5 holes from the tee to the green, that is the task. Here are the locations for it.

Practice needed: Similar to the basketball challenge, you also need some practice in golf to succeed. After all, you need to get the ball from the tee to the green. This means that the ball should go from a golf tee to the green with one hit.

Hit a golf ball at different holes from the tee to the green

Target area: First, you should travel to Lazy Links, as this is where you will find the golf course of the Fortnite map. Lazy Links is located in the north of the map at positions F2/F3 – you can’t miss it.

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Level requirement: In order to participate in the challenge, you must have reached Tier 27 of the battle pass for season 5. This unlocks the golf club needed to hit the balls.

Here you can find all 9 holes for golf in Fortnite

Fortnite Wooden Sign Golf

There are 9 holes: In Lazy Links, you will find 9 holes that all count for the golf challenge. From a tee, you need to hit the ball onto the green. The different tees can be found at the numbered wooden signs on the greens.

Practice aiming: Best to hit the ball on a flat surface first to see how the aiming behaves. After a few hits, you’ll get a feel for the ball and will likely hit the green more easily.

Fortnite Golf Map
Here you can find the golf holes – Source Reddit

Use 50v50 for the challenge: It is likely easier to complete this task in the 50v50 mode. This gives you more time and you won’t be bothered by so many opponents.

You can also see the locations of the different holes for the golf challenge in the following video:

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WoW: Group search becomes more cumbersome, players are angry

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

A new hotfix for World of Warcraft makes group searching more difficult. Even more features of the “Looking for Group” tool have been restricted.

With patch 8.0, World of Warcraft had already caused discontent. For important functions of the group search were disabled, even numerous interface addons can no longer be used. Now Blizzard has disabled yet another function of the group search via hotfix – fans are upset about it.

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“Auto Accept” has disappeared. The most significant change is that the group finder no longer has an option to automatically accept requests. When someone applies to join a group, that player must be manually added. Automatic joining is no longer possible.

Players are angry. Among the players of WoW, dissatisfaction is spreading. Especially when searching for a group for rather trivial tasks, like world quests, the “Auto Accept” feature was a great benefit. It was a quick method for both the group creator and new members to swiftly join a group. There is confusion as to why Blizzard has now disabled this feature as well.

No statement from Blizzard. The developers have not yet commented on why the hotfix has disabled this feature. Thus, it is possible that this is only a temporary solution or simply an accidental bug.

In the past, Blizzard also made changes to the group finder and even banned advertising for “Sell Runs”. Too many groups blocked the display, and players had little opportunity to still find “real” groups.

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What do you think about the removal of the feature? Is it good that players should pay closer attention to whom they take along? Or does it just waste unnecessary time?

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Fortnite: All Challenges of Week 5 (S 5) and how to solve them

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale the Week 5 challenges are now active. Here you will find out what tasks and challenges there are and how to solve them. Week 5 is all about golf and a treasure map.

All Challenges of Week 5 in Season 5 in Fortnite

Are you ready? We have checked and compiled the tasks for the fifth week for you. In the tables, you will see what tasks need to be solved and what the rewards look like.

Free or paid: The first 3 tasks can be completed by any player. The challenges in the second table are for players who have purchased a Battle Pass.

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Challenge 1: Search Chests at Junk Junction

It’s easy with patience: You don’t have to open the 7 chests in one round, but can do it gradually in matches. Keep collecting one or two chests at Junk Junction, and you will quickly complete the task.

However, expect many opponents, as the area will be very busy due to the new challenge in Fortnite.

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Challenge 2: Use Rift Portals

New in Season 5: Since Season 5, you will find the rifts in Fortnite. If you enter one of the rifts, you will be launched into the air and jump again. The rifts are usually found outside of towns.

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Challenge 3: Eliminate Opponents in a Single Match (Hard)

Easier in Special Mode: This task is straightforward – eliminate 3 opponents and you’re done. If there are too few players in Solo Mode, just start a Special Mode where there is more chaos.

Challenge 4: Deal Damage to Players with Sticky Grenades, Smoke Bombs, or Standard Grenades

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Throwing Practice: This task relies on your skill in throwing explosive charges. If you’re not very practiced at it, team modes where multiple players stand close together are ideal.

Challenge 5: Hit a Golf Ball at Different Holes from the Teeing Ground to the Green

Let’s Golf: For this task, you need to make several good shots. In our guide, we show you where to find the holes and how to tee off best.

Golf Challenge in Week 5 – Here’s How

Challenge 6: Follow the Treasure Map from Snobby Shores (Hard)

Treasure hunters, be careful: This type of task is already familiar to Fortnite veterans. With this guide, you can easily find the treasure shown by the treasure map from Snobby Shores.

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Challenge 7: Eliminate Opponents at Shifty Shafts (Hard)

It’s a whirlwind: This task is already known. The only thing that changes is the location. This time you have to eliminate 3 opponents at Shifty Shafts. Due to the challenge, many opponents will likely be around.

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Hearthstone: This new “Onehit combo” is even too complicated for pros

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

A new “One Turn Kill” combo is causing headaches in Hearthstone. Even professional players sometimes struggle to execute it.

With the latest expansion for Hearthstone, Dr. Boom’s Lab, numerous new deck ideas are coming to light. Particularly popular are the large combos that can annihilate opponents in just one turn. For the Priest, such a combination has now emerged.

However, the execution is so complicated and exhausting that even professional players like Disguised Toast regularly make mistakes and mess up the crucial step.

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This is how the new Priest One-Hit combo works

The core of the combo is the new Priest minion Experiment. For 1 mana, it only has stats of 0/2, but it comes with the Deathrattle effect: Return all spells you cast on this minion to your hand.

Two Radiant Elementals must be on the battlefield to reduce the spell costs by 2.

The Experiment is then repeatedly targeted with Divine Spirit. Next, the Experiment is cloned with Horrifying Nightmare and finally killed with Twisted Fate. All the spells cast return to hand.

Hearthstone PrepCoinConcede Onehit combo

Now, repeat the process with the copy of the Experiment and gain double the amount of spells in hand! This process is repeated several times with slight variations. This graphic from Reddit user PrepCoinConcede shows how it should ideally proceed:

By the end of the turn, you have a multitude of Divine Spirits. You summon a Stonehoof Boar (1/1 minion with Charge), cast all Divine Spirits on it, and then swap health and attack with Twisted Fate. Is there a taunting minion in the way? No worries, as Horrifying Nightmare simply clones the piglet.

What do the pros struggle with? While executing the combo, it is tiring to keep track of which spells are active on which minions. A single mistake can lead to your hand being too full, causing a crucial card for the combo to be “burned”.

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Possible target for nerfs. Currently, the deck is still more of a fun variant that at least provides a lot of entertainment when watching streamers.

However, if players learn to confidently and repeatedly execute this combination, it could mean a nerf. Because in the past, Blizzard has not been enthusiastic about “One Turn Kill” combos, as they ruin the interactivity in Hearthstone.

What do you think of this combo? Could you pull it off easily? Or does it show that there are indeed deeply complicated plays possible in Hearthstone?

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Ashes of Creation starts in September in the Alpha, focusing on fights

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

The development of Ashes of Creation is advancing, and soon there will be new information about the Alpha. Alpha One will be divided into two parts – and will start soon.

Intrepid, the developers of Ashes of Creation, have announced that Alpha One will start in September 2018. The first phase of the Alpha is primarily for testing combat and PvP.

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Phase 1 comes in 2018, Phase 2 in 2019

With new employees into the Alpha: Intrepid now has over 100 developers working on Ashes of Creation, and another 21 positions are to be created during August. With the new workforce, the Alpha is being advanced, which is divided into two phases:

  • Phase One, starting in September 2018
  • Phase Two, scheduled for Q2 2019
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Who can participate? For Alpha One, all backers are allowed, who purchase a founder’s pack for at least $500 and support Intrepid. Over 8,500 players are already registered for Alpha One.

The studio has announced that enrollment for Alpha One will close. The number of participants for Alpha One will be capped at 10,000. The packs for entry into Alpha One will still be sold until August 15 at the Ashes of Creation Shop.

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The shop page of Ashes of Creation

This will be tested: The first phase of Alpha One tests the action combat system of Ashes of Creation. You will receive a preview of this on August 17 on the Twitch channel for the game. Specifically, several game modes will also be tested:

  • Open World Battlegrounds
  • Castle Sieges
  • City Defense in “Horde Mode” (with adaptive AI)
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The second phase will illuminate the hybrid combat system of action and tab-targeting. It is also possible to customize using the skill tree of the classes. Further features of the second phase include:

  • Level rise to 20
  • 4 playable races
  • Character customization
  • 8 basic archetypes (classes)
  • Parts of the housing system
  • Parts of the crafting system
  • Node development up to level 4
  • 120 square kilometers world map
  • Quests and a society/guild system

According to developers, the second phase of the Alpha will be rather “classic” for an MMORPG test. There will be two world servers, and for participants, there is a name reservation.

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It continues: After Alpha One of Ashes of Creation is completed, according to plan, there will be another Alpha and two Betas before the game is released. Dates for this are not yet known.

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Is the next Battlefield 5 Closed Alpha or even the Beta starting soon?

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 2 minutes

Since the Battlefield V Closed Alpha ended, fans have been eagerly awaiting details on a beta. Even though DICE itself remains quiet, fans hope that an Origin update might bring more information soon.

The Battlefield 5 Alpha page has been updated on the Origin service with new information. This gives fans hope that another Battlefield V Alpha or perhaps even a Beta could be on the horizon.

UPDATE 10.08.2018: Finally, there is clarity. A second Battlefield 5 Alpha has been officially announced. More details can be found here: New Battlefield 5 Closed Alpha is coming – Everything you need to know

Next Battlefield 5 Closed Alpha or even the Beta in a few days?

Update on Origin: The corresponding tile/page on Origin briefly displayed August 13, 2018, as the preload date and August 14 as the release date. But for what exactly?

BAttlefield 5 Origin Tile

Fans are currently unsure: One theory suggests that EA might be teasing the date for the Battlefield 5 Beta. After all, Alpha pages/tiles on Origin are usually not updated after the testing phase is completed.

Others suspect another Alpha. After all, the page/tile still states Alpha. This is supported by the fact that EA typically announces Beta tests several weeks in advance. However, there are only a few days left until August 14. Additionally, EA would likely announce a Beta for Battlefield 5 on a larger scale.

EA adds fuel to the fire: EA is further fueling discussions with some recent tweets. The official Battlefield Twitter account responded to a fan’s statement that they would like to play more regarding the Alpha, saying: “They say if you really wish for something…”

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The hopes of the fans do not seem entirely unfounded.

Battlefield 5 Alpha page updated again: The relevant page/tile was updated again afterward. Both the preload and release date for the potential Battlefield 5 Alpha or Beta are no longer visible. Instead, it now reads “No longer available on Origin,” which is the usual case for completed testing phases.

The fans remain hopeful: This could have simply been an error on EA’s part, but there are enough potential signs to keep fans hopeful that news regarding further test phases of Battlefield V will be announced very soon.

No official information yet: The Battlefield 5 Beta has not yet been officially scheduled. Battlefield 5 will be released on October 19 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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A mistake on Origin or all targeted PR? Do you believe that the next testing phase is set for the 14th?

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Neue Infos zu Anthem: BioWare spricht über Superattacken und Javelins

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

Once again, there are news about Anthem, the upcoming online shooter from BioWare. How does one get rid of weapons? Is there Friendly Fire? BioWare provided answers.

Via Twitter, Mike Darrah, Executive Producer at BioWare, answered some questions about Anthem. We summarize all the important points for you.

BioWare talks about Special Attacks and Servers

No Info on the Story: Among the news were details about the special attacks of the suits, the crafting of items, and possible server locations.

If you were looking forward to news about the main story of Anthem, we unfortunately have to disappoint you. Recently, there was an insight into the separation of story and open world.

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About Friendly Fire, Ammunition, and Javelins

No Friendly Fire: According to Darrah, there will likely be no Friendly Fire. However, he believes that teammates can still block your bullets.

Ammunition and Cooldowns: Your weapons will consume ammunition, and certain gear will have cooldowns.

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Super Attacks depend on the respective Javelin: The choice of your Javelin has a significant impact. The type of super attack your suit has is determined by the different suit types.

They are fixed and cannot be changed. At least not at launch.

Element Type depends on your Gear: Which element you want to use can be determined by your gear. Darrah did not reveal the specifics.

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More information: 

  • Players will not be able to craft and harvest items.
  • The location of the servers is still unknown. One of the possible locations could be Australia.

More info at PAX West: More about Anthem will likely be shown at PAX West. This event runs from August 31 to September 3.

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Destiny 2: These details are in the trailer for the Dreaming City

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 5 minutes

In the lead-up to the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2, Bungie provides a deeper insight into the Dreaming City. The new trailer offers numerous new details. We take a closer look at the new footage.

The Dreaming City is the home and the holiest place of the Awoken. At the same time, the Dreaming City will serve as the endgame hub in the upcoming Forsaken expansion. Most of the endgame activities will likely take place here – both for solo players as well as smaller groups and raid teams.

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In a new trailer, Bungie now shows more of the Dreaming City. What does the new footage reveal?

The Locations

First, the numerous new areas of the Dreaming City catch the eye. There are picturesque natural landscapes, misty fields, majestic buildings, palaces with massive halls and statues, as well as mystically tinged structures and machines.

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But the dark side of the city – the Ascendant Realm – is also visible. It is infused with darkness and Taken energy, creating a truly threatening atmosphere. Additionally, the Taken infestation is also noticeable in some areas of the actual city.

Overall, the Dreaming City looks very varied and cohesive visually. It should serve well as an endgame location in this regard.

An Old Acquaintance

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In the Dreaming City, Guardians will encounter an old ally – Petra Venj.

She has received a new look and will act there as a new vendor and contact person. She will also tell more about the events in the area.

The Activities

Blind Well: Among other things, the trailer features the Blind Well, a new PvE activity.

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In this event, you first have to make a sacrifice and activate the Blind Well. Then, three to six players will face waves of enemies in an arena.

Toxic gas will block some areas and force players into certain parts of the arena for combat. Additional areas will become accessible during the event. As traditionally, a boss fight awaits the Guardian group at the end.

The Puzzles: In some scenes, there are large jumping passages, some of which fans suspect belong to the numerous puzzles and secrets that Bungie has already announced for the Dreaming City.

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These adventures are said to be among the toughest and most challenging that Forsaken has to offer. However, the rewards are said to be worth it.

The Raid: Furthermore, some scenes from the new raid are already visible. This can be inferred from the group size of the Guardians moving in some passages in groups of six.

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The raid is set in the centrally located area “Keep of Voices” near the massive cathedral and will advance the story of the Forsaken campaign. There, the Guardians apparently enter a portal into the Ascendant Realm, where the raid will likely take place at least in parts. In the end, the Guardians are expected to face a massive creature lurking at the heart of the city.

The Enemies

In the Dreaming City, it appears that the footage primarily features the Scorn, the Taken, and the Hive. However, there are some details that are currently causing numerous discussions within the community.

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Is that Savathûn? A brief scene seems to showcase an important representative of the Hive. This figure is guarded by three Hive Knights. Many fans believe that this could be Savathûn, the sister of Oryx, and she could act as one of the numerous raid bosses.

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Will we see the Queen of the Awoken again? Additionally, at several points, an apparently Taken Techeun is visible. These are Awoken warlocks with immense powers who serve Queen Mara Sov. There are said to be a total of seven of them.

Since the Techeun are closely associated with the Queen, some fans speculate that Mara herself might not be far away and that we will probably encounter her during the Forsaken expansion.

An Ahamkara as a raid boss? This theory was recently proposed by fans, as a Game Informer article related to the Dreaming City stated: “It is almost like the homeland of elves from a fantasy novella, threatened by a treacherous dragon that has infected the heart of the elven lands.”

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Now it gets a fresh boost. Because according to Petra Venj, a massive creature lurks at the heart of the city. Proponents of the Ahamkara theory feel validated by these words.

Another fan believes he has found another hint about a potential Ahamkara boss. A Warlock set from the trailer in conjunction with an old Ahamkara concept art also suggests this possibility in his eyes.

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In the opinion of fans, the eye area of the helmet bears unmistakable resemblances to the Ahamkara dragon from the concept art image.

The Gear

The trailer showcases numerous weapons and armor pieces in the original look of the Awoken homeland. However, it is still unknown how to obtain this loot. Options include the Blind Well, the raid, or the numerous puzzles that one will encounter in the Dreaming City.

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The New Supers

The new supers are once again on display. Particularly, the giant flame hammer of the Titan seems to have captivated Bungie. This is particularly frequently seen in the promotional material.

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What do you think of the new details? Are you excited for September? Or are you indifferent to the ongoing promotion for Forsaken?

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USK announces: Swastikas are now allowed in games

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Swastikas are likely to appear in video games again – and that in Germany. A long-standing regulation is now being overturned.

Symbols that are unconstitutional, such as swastikas or SS runes, are fundamentally banned in computer games on the German market. Games with such content are rigorously filtered out and do not receive a youth rating in Germany. However, this could now change: the USK (Entertainment Software Self-Regulation) has announced that it will make use of a special clause for video games. The depiction of unconstitutional symbols is therefore fundamentally possible.

Are video games equal art?

Application of the social adequacy clause. The USK has explained in a press release that in the future, the so-called “social adequacy clause” will apply to games. This has allowed for a long time in other media to show unconstitutional symbols when used in “areas of science and education, art or civic enlightenment.”

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As video games are considered cultural assets and thus art, the regulation can also be applied here.

The debate has been ongoing for years. The ban on unconstitutional symbols in media has been heavily criticized for years. In artistic contexts – such as films, stage programs or similar – swastikas are not a problem and are covered by artistic freedom.

In video games, however, swastikas have not been tolerated so far and have automatically led to a refusal of approval. That is now set to change. Video games are thus one step closer to equality with other artistic media.

Individual examinations remain. In the future, however, games will continue to be examined by the USK for their suitability for young people. As they do now, the USK can still deny games a rating if certain standards and principles are not adhered to. The new rules do not change that.

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Older games could receive approval. Publishers can now also submit older games for review again in order to have a chance at approval for the original version. Especially games like the Wolfenstein series come to mind. Whether the publishers will take advantage of this with old games remains to be seen.

No guarantee of approval. However, the new regulation is not a guarantee that developers will actually submit the original version with such content to the USK or receive approval. Since a review often takes a lot of time, it is quite possible that content in games will continue to be cut down to ensure approval from the USK.

In the event of a refusal, a game would have to undergo a second review for weeks – and then the “hype” around the game and thus the customer base may have already faded.

What do you think of this step? Do you think it is good that games, like other artistic media, can now use such symbolism? Or should this have nothing to do with our past in Germany?

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