Beta-Leaks zeigen, dass FIFA 19 die Pro-Clubs-Fans enttäuschen wird

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Gameplay footage has leaked for the beta of FIFA 19. It shows that there will be almost no changes in Pro Clubs.

Update: Nothing changes in Pro Clubs in FIFA 19 – here is all the information.

First leaks about the FIFA 19 beta: EA Sports has recently started sending out beta codes for FIFA 19. Participants are actually not allowed to stream the beta or publish gameplay material from it – but it only took a few hours for the first information to become public.

The official start of the beta is on August 10 at 6 PM, however, many Reddit users consistently report that they were able to contact the servers immediately after redeeming the code. And what the beta participants are now revealing is not exactly bringing joy to the community.

There seem to be no new features in Pro Clubs

Disappointment is currently spreading on reddit: Because the first screenshots and gameplay leaks show that EA Sports has not changed the Pro Clubs mode at all in FIFA 19.

According to user reports, there are neither new modes nor new player attributes. Not even the menu has been revised. Here you can see the Pro Clubs menu of the FIFA 19 beta, which is identical to that in FIFA 18. Only the background has been redesigned:

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In Pro Clubs you can upgrade your Pro by investing skill points in attributes. The player attributes in FIFA 19 are supposed to be the same as in FIFA 18:

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Player attributes in FIFA 19 (Beta)

Is there anything new at all?

The only new features that have been discovered are a few new shoes:

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Additionally, there is an unconfirmed user report that you can play for the Champions League trophy in Pro Clubs. After all, the Champions League is supposed to be included across all game modes in FIFA 19.

However, doubts are arising about this report since the Champions League trophy is not visible in this infographic about Pro Clubs in the FIFA 19 beta:

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The trophy on the far right is not the famous “Henkelpott”. You would expect EA to place this trophy on the infographic if it were something you could play for.

Video footage of Pro Clubs

The YouTuber Boycie_ gaming has already uploaded gameplay footage from the beta – even though he risks a ban by doing so. Presumably, the video will be taken down soon. Until then, you can see how he navigates through the menu in Pro Clubs in the FIFA 19 beta here:

https://youtu.be/0ugliveL6p8?t=22m19s

Pro Clubs fans have been complaining for years that EA Sports is neglecting the club mode. So much unutilized potential lies in this mode. Accordingly, they are now expressing their frustration and anger in the forums that it seems nothing will change in FIFA 19.

We have already compiled our wishlist for what new features we want to see in Pro Clubs:

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However, it seems there will be nothing on this in FIFA 19.

Please keep in mind that the information in this article consists of unconfirmed leaks and should therefore be taken with caution. We expect official information about Pro Clubs in FIFA 19 in the coming weeks.

Official information regarding new leagues in FIFA 19 is already available. You can find an overview of all leagues here:

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Pokémon GO: Community Day in August with Eevee – What you need to know

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 5 minutes

On August 11 and 12, the Community Days with Eevee will take place in Pokémon GO. We will show you Max CP, Shinies, and what preparations are important.

This is a Community Day: Once a month, the Community Day event takes place in Pokémon GO. Typically, the event lasts three hours and features a special Pokémon that appears frequently in the wild during this time. This Pokémon species will then be in its shiny form. Additionally, they can learn an exclusive move.

What is special this time? This August, the Community Day will take place on two days. You can expect many Eevee that can learn the move Last Resort.

Community Day in August – Times and Bonuses

  • What: The Pokémon GO Community Day in August 2018
  • When: On Saturday, August 11 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM German time; On Sunday, August 12, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM German time.
  • Pokémon of the Day: Eevee
  • Exclusive Move: Last Resort
  • Bonus: 3x Stardust for catching Pokémon
  • Bonus: 3-hour Lures
    Pokémon GO Evoli Day

Chances for Shiny Eevee, Flareon, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Umbreon, Espeon

Shinies confirmed: Niantic already revealed before the start of the Community Days that you have the chance to catch Shiny Eevee. This is the shiny form that visually differs from the regular one.

Pokémon GO Evoli Shiny Family

Shiny Evolutions: If you evolve a Shiny Eevee into Flareon, Vaporeon, Jolteon, Umbreon, or Espeon, those evolutions will also be shiny. In the graphic below, you can see what they look like:

How many Eevee do you need to catch to obtain all Shiny forms? 

This question is answered by Reddit user Bad_Neighbour. After many calculations, they came to the following conclusion.

  • You need two Shiny Eevee to get a Shiny Umbreon and a Shiny Espeon
    • For these evolutions, you need to walk with Eevee as your buddy for 10 kilometers. If you evolve it after reaching 10 kilometers during the day, it will become Espeon. If you evolve it after 10 kilometers at night, it will become Umbreon
  • You need 10 to 13 Shiny Eevee to achieve a 95% to 98% chance of getting one Shiny Flareon, Shiny Vaporeon, and Shiny Jolteon
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Combine these probabilities with the chance of getting a Shiny during a Community Day. About every 23rd to 25th catch of the exclusive Pokémon (Eevee) is a Shiny.

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How many Eevee do you need to catch in total? You need to catch about 400 Eevee to get a Shiny for every existing evolution in Pokémon GO. This was calculated by Reddit user NotATakenNameOfUser. Keep in mind that this is just a probability. Some trainers have better luck with Shinies and need fewer Pokémon. Others might need even more.

You have two days: Although 400 Eevee catches sound like “a lot”, remember that you have two event days with three hours each to do so.

And Gen 4 Shinies? These are not yet in the game. If they come later, you should save two more Shiny Eevee. Then you can evolve them into Shiny Glaceon and Shiny Leafeon after their release.

Eevee and Evolutions with Last Resort

Eevee with Last Resort: If you catch Eevee during the Community Days, they will know the Normal move “Last Resort”. This special move can only be learned by Eevee caught or hatched during the event time. Eevee cannot learn this move with TMs.

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And the evolutions: If you evolve Eevee that knows Last Resort, those evolutions will also know the attack. However, this should ideally happen during the event time. But there could be issues with Umbreon. Niantic has thought of that.

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And at night? In the community, there was often the question of how Umbreon can learn “Last Resort”. Because you have to evolve Eevee at night (see above) to specifically evolve it into Umbreon. However, the event time is only during the day. As Niantic explains, you can evolve your Eevee until Monday evening at 10:00 PM. The evolutions will also learn the Last Resort move beyond the event (which is only during the day). Thus, the night evolutions count for Umbreon as well.

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Max CP for Eevee – 100% IV Values?

In which weather does Eevee get stronger? Eevee feels good in partly cloudy weather and receives its weather boost.

How strong is my Eevee? With the following search query, you can filter the Eevee in your collection that potentially have perfect IV values. However, there can also be Eevee that have this CP and not perfect IV values.

133&wp13,wp42,wp72,wp101,wp130,wp159,wp189,wp218,wp247,wp276,wp304,wp332,wp359,wp387,wp415,wp443,wp470,wp498,wp526,wp553,wp581,wp609,wp636,wp664,wp692,wp719,wp747,wp775,wp802,wp830,wp844,wp858,wp872,wp886,wp899&kp11,kp20,kp26,kp31,kp36,kp40,kp43,kp46,kp49,kp52,kp55,kp57,kp60,kp62,kp64,kp66,kp68,kp70,kp72,kp74,kp76,kp78,kp80-81,kp83,kp85-86,kp88-89,kp91-95

Eevee 100% Chart

Item Preparation for the Community Day

A lot of Stardust: Because of the Stardust bonuses, you should definitely have Star Pieces in your bag. If you use these during the event, you will receive even more dust when catching Pokémon.

Pokémon GO Star Piece

Poké Balls: Especially you shiny hunters should pack plenty of Poké Balls. As we explained above, you need to catch about 400 Eevee to obtain all current shiny evolutions.

Incense and Lures: We recommend these for every Community Day to further increase the yield of special monsters.

Checklist for one day:

  • 6 Star Pieces
  • 6 Incense
  • Lures – quantity varies. Depending on how many stops are in your area. It’s best to have at least 2 or 3 stops nearby, and therefore you should also bring two or three lures.
  • With the GO-Plus, you can also easily catch monsters and spin stops even if you don’t have much time.
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To exchange information about Pokémon GO with other trainers, we warmly invite you to our Pokémon GO group on Facebook. If you want to stay updated with the latest news, visit our Facebook page for Pokémon GO.

We wish you lots of fun this weekend and hope you catch many Shiny Eevee and significantly fill your Stardust reserves. Keep in mind that you can still evolve Eevee on Monday at your leisure.

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Torchlight will continue with Frontiers – probably a Diablo-like MMO

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Perfect World apparently wants to build on the popularity of Torchlight and Torchlight 2. With Torchlight Frontiers, the company has now announced another installment that could even become an MMO-ARPG for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

Perfect World has announced a sequel to Torchlight. However, the continuation of the action RPG will be a multiplayer title for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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Torchlight Frontiers is coming

The new Torchlight game will be called Torchlight Frontiers. It will be a “Shared-World Action-RPG”, so a kind of “Diablo-like MMO”. Players can explore the world together with friends and their pets in classic Torchlight fashion.

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Developed by veterans: Torchlight Frontiers is being developed by Echtra Games under the leadership of Max Schaefer, the co-founder of Blizzard North and Runic Games. The development team consists of veterans of the ARPG genre.

The developers have previously worked on ARPG classics like Diablo and the original Torchlight titles.

Torchlight Screenshot Käfer

Will it really be an MMO? Schaefer, together with Tyler Thompson, the project leader of Diablo: Lord of Destruction, and David Glenn (Diablo 1 and 2) has already worked on an MMO project in 2016. However, Perfect World closed the Runic Games studio before completion.

In the current statement, the company does not specifically mention “MMO”, but at least states that players will be able to share and play together in the dynamically generated world. The ARPG is likely to classify as an MMO.

Torchlight Screenshot Zombies

Torchlight Frontiers is coming for PC, PS4, Xbox One – But when?

All platforms, no release date yet: According to the report, Torchlight Frontiers will be released for all current platforms: PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. However, it is still unknown when exactly it will be released.

Further information on Torchlight Frontiers will be provided at a later date.

Want more ARPGs? Blizzard says they are working on several Diablo projects.

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LotRO: 2018 brings a familiar area from The Hobbit

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The executive producer of Lord of the Rings Online, Rob Ciccolini, spoke with fans of the MMORPG about the upcoming content. The focus of the next major update will be on the Dwarves.

The Grey Mountains await the players

New area: Later this year, players of Lord of the Rings Online (HdRO) will embark on a journey to the Grey Mountains. There they will find a completely new zone filled with remnants of ancient dwarf architecture.

As is fitting for an expansion in the Grey Mountains, players will also encounter dragons. To prepare for these powerful monsters, the level cap will be increased. Additionally, the new area will focus more on instanced zones than previous updates.

Lord of the Rings: Behavior in RP

Other content was also discussed at the conference:

  • Minas Morgul is coming: It has been almost two years since the last major expansion – Mordor. Minas Morgul could be the next big expansion.
  • The Region of Harad is also expected to come to HdRO eventually.
  • Particularly, the announcement that the chapter “Scouring of the Shire” will be making its way into the game excited fans greatly.

What is the Scouring of the Shire? This is a chapter from the third Lord of the Rings book. The chapter has not yet been adapted in any of the movies. In the chapter, the four companions Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin return to the Shire. However, the once-peaceful area has been corrupted by the wizard Saruman, and the group is trying to reclaim it.

Will Dwarves get more customization options?

Female Dwarves: Whether players should have the option to create female Dwarves is hotly debated in the Lord of the Rings Online fan forums. Both sides have arguments for and against. However, it is quite possible that playable female Dwarves will come to Lord of the Rings Online in the future. The development team is still keeping quiet on the topic.

Lord of the Rings Online

The 64-bit client lives! Some fans had worried that work on the 64-bit client had been abandoned. However, the team is working on it again. Additionally, the balance of the classes and the PvMP will be revised.

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New Battlefield 5 Closed Alpha is Coming – Everything You Need to Know

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In a few days, the second Battlefield V Closed Alpha test phase will start. We have compiled all the important information for you. 

So it’s happening! Recently, fans speculated whether the update on the Origin page for the Closed Alpha was an error on EA’s part or if indeed another Alpha or possibly even the Battlefield 5 Beta is coming. Now there’s finally clarity – Battlefield V officially gets a second alpha test phase. We summarize all the important information for you.

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Does the 2nd Closed Alpha match the build from the first alpha test?

No changes: The second Battlefield 5 Closed Alpha is directly built on the first build. It will not feature any changes regarding the available maps, weapons, or vehicles. However, there are some important adjustments that DICE and EA want to test and evaluate.

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What will be tested in the Battlefield Closed Alpha 2?

Focus on progress: The focus of the second alpha is on the players’ progress speed. Some changes have been made here that are supposed to benefit all players – regardless of their individual skill or playstyle.

Furthermore, the following will be tested in the 2nd Closed Alpha:

  • Improvements in matchmaking
  • Various gameplay aspects such as map, weapon, and vehicle balance
  • Some new systems like attrition and soldier movement
  • Server stability

When does the 2nd Closed Alpha of Battlefield 5 start?

The alpha starts on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at 10 AM and will only be available for a limited time. When exactly the alpha ends is not yet known.

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Is there a preload for the 2nd Closed Alpha?

Yes, the preload begins on August 13 at 10 AM.

How can one participate in the second Closed Alpha?

Participation by invitation: You can only participate in the second Closed Alpha by invitation. Invitations for numerous new players will soon be sent out via email. These can then be redeemed at Origin.

Players who already participated in the first Closed Alpha of Battlefield 5 will automatically be admitted for the second test phase. For safety, they will also receive an invitation code again.

Codes for the first alpha that have not yet been redeemed can be used for the second alpha.

On which platforms can the Closed Alpha 2 be played?

The Battlefield 5 Closed Alpha 2 is only available on PC and only in English. No alpha test phase is currently planned for Xbox One and PS4.

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These are the system requirements for the Battlefield 5 Closed Alpha

Minimum system requirements:

  • Operating system: 64-bit Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
  • Processor (AMD): AMD FX-8350
  • Processor (Intel): Core i5 6600K
  • Memory: 8GB RAM
  • Graphics card (NVIDIA): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1050 / GTX 660 2GB
  • Graphics card (AMD): AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 2GB
  • DirectX version: DX11.0 compatible graphics card
  • Internet connection: 512 KBPS or faster, stable connection
  • Hard drive space: 50GB

Recommended system requirements:

  • Operating system: 64-bit Windows 10
  • Processor (AMD): AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
  • Processor (Intel): Intel Core i7 4790
  • Memory: 12GB RAM
  • Graphics card (NVIDIA): NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 3GB
  • Graphics card (AMD): AMD Radeon™ RX 480 4GB
  • DirectX version: 11.1 compatible graphics card
  • Internet connection: 512 KBPS or faster, stable connection
  • Hard drive space: 50GB

Note that these system requirements specifically apply to the Battlefield 5 Closed Alpha and may differ from the final specifications for the release version.

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What maps and game modes does the Battlefield V Closed Alpha 5 offer?

In Alpha 2, the Conquest mode as well as the Grand Operation “Fall of Norway” will be available, which combines the two modes Airborne and Breakthrough in the Alpha. All modes will be played on the Arctic Fjord map.

Are there any in-game challenges or rewards in Alpha 2?

No, the second Closed Alpha will not have any special assignments or daily orders.

Can the gameplay of Closed Alpha 2 be recorded or streamed?

Yes, that is explicitly allowed. There are no non-disclosure agreements or obligations.

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With this WoW addon, players bypass the new group limitations

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Group invitations in WoW have become more cumbersome. However, an addon developer has directly solved the problem.

A hotfix for World of Warcraft had caused dissatisfaction just yesterday. Covertly, Blizzard had deactivated a feature of the group finder. So-called “Auto Accepts,” meaning the automatic acceptance of player requests wanting to join the group, have been removed from the game. The corresponding option is simply no longer available. A player has now written an interface addon that reactivates this function.

World quest fans are annoyed: The automatic acceptances for group invitations were particularly relieving during world quests. Usually, a group here exists for only a few seconds, for a strong elite opponent. Checking the equipment of the teammates is unnecessary – after all, you only work together for a few seconds.

WoW Groupfinder title no more

Addon brings Auto Accept back: It took only a few hours, and Kruithne had already written a suitable interface addon that simply reactivates the corresponding function. It even has a few special features. For example, you can set whether you want to accept only healers or only DPS in group invitations.

Anyone who wants to try the addon PremadeAutoAccept can download it here on Curse.

Addon soon banned? On Reddit, some players fear that Blizzard will ban the code for this addon in the future. However, using it shouldn’t pose a problem for now. There is also still the possibility that Blizzard accidentally deactivated the feature.

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Do you use such an addon to make completing world quests easier? Or do you think it’s good that Blizzard has disabled this feature, as it enforces more social interaction?

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Destiny 2: Season 4 without Trials of the Nine and Faction Rallies

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With the launch of the Forsaken expansion and the start of Season 4, the Trials of the Nine and the team fights in Destiny 2 will take a hiatus and undergo rework.

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In the current “This Week at Bungie” blog, the developers announced this drastic yet necessary step. The weekly PvP activity Trials of the Nine and the Faction Rally will take forced leave and will be sent back to the drawing board with the start of Season 4.

Bungie revamps the Trials and the team fights

The Trials of the Nine have not been very well received by players in their current form. Since release, the mode has struggled with constantly declining player numbers. Similarly, the Faction Rallies continue to receive criticism despite rework . Therefore, Bungie is removing both modes from the game at the end of Season 3 and sending them back to the drawing board.

Trials of the Nine: The Trials will be absent for the entire duration of Season 4. Bungie has already confirmed this. They want to align this activity more closely with the desires of hardcore PvP fans. When the Trials return, there will be new rewards, level advantages, and further gameplay changes.

By the way: The last Trials weekend of Season 3 will start on August 24, 2018

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The team fights: The Faction Rallies will again take a break with the start of Season 4 – even though they have already been reworked for Season 3. However, even in their current form, there has been considerable criticism from the Guardians. Bungie now wants to use this feedback to fundamentally improve the event again.

Whether the team fights will be absent for the entire duration of Season 4 is still unclear. However, the new season will start without this activity. More information is expected after the launch of Forsaken.

The faction-specific catalysts: Bungie is currently working on integrating new ways to earn the three faction-related masterwork catalysts from Season 3. Thus, players who have not managed to obtain the catalysts in the current season will have a chance to get them after all. However, these will also initially not be available at the start of Season 4.

These changes are also expected in Season 4:

What do you think of this step? Right decision or should all of this have been ready for the launch of Forsaken?

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FIFA 19 FUT: All the new features in Ultimate Team – New cards, Icons

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FIFA 19 introduces some innovations and changes to FUT, the Ultimate Team mode. Here you will find all the FUT 19 news regarding cards, icons, and modes summarized in a concise overview.

Year after year, EA Sports continues to develop the Ultimate Team mode of their FIFA series. FIFA 19 is no exception and enhances FUT with a new mode and some fresh features.

New Mode and Other Innovations in FUT 19

The new mode Division Rivals: In FUT 19, there are no more online seasons. These are replaced by Division Rivals, where you compete against similarly skilled human opponents to climb the leagues and earn better rewards. You can read the full details about Division Rivals here.

“Player Picks”: Sometimes, you receive dynamic packs as rewards, where you have 5 players to choose from. You can decide which player you want to start with the most and choose them. These “Player Picks” are reminiscent of the draft mode, where you can choose from 5 players for each position. However, EA Sports states that you should not expect five top players to be available in every dynamic pack.

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FUT Champions: The Weekend League is being revamped. From now on, you will play 30 games on the weekend instead of 40. Additionally, the reward system is new. You can find all the information about the new Weekend League here.

Tactical enthusiasts will be pleased in FUT 19

Dynamic tactics are also present in FUT: In FIFA 19, you will receive more tools to give your tactical formation more personality before the game and quick tactics during the game. You can customize them. Each tactical variant combines formations, mentalities, and offensive or defensive playstyles. You can read all the information about dynamic tactics in FIFA 19 here.

Better squad and item management: In FUT 19, you should spend less time managing your items and instead play more. Therefore, there is a new “Pack Flow Manager” that speeds up item management. Just pull the right stick up or down to perform card actions. There are also better filter options to search specifically for items. So management tasks are done quicker.

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New cards, icons, and Champions League coming to FUT 19

New card designs and pack openings: The pack opening will be even more impactful. “Walk-outs” have new animations when they enter the screen. Additionally, the card design of the TOTW cards has been significantly enhanced. From now on, the player’s image is no longer limited to a section of the card but stretches across the entire card and is even transparent behind the player ratings.

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Walkout in FUT 19

The Champions Channel is being improved and expanded with new features. You can now jump directly to important scenes in replays.

Some new icons are coming, such as Rivaldo, Seedorf, Baggio, or Cannavaro. Germans like Klose, Ballack, and Lehmann are also included. You can find the complete list of all icons with their ratings in FUT 19 here.

By the way: EA Sports announced that fans can look forward to new content and events in FUT throughout the year. Right at the start, there will be the “Ones to Watch,” which includes Cristiano Ronaldo!

During the season, completely new cards will also be released, like the new Champions League cards.

Better squad and item management: In FUT 19, you should spend less time managing your items and instead play more. Therefore, there is a new “Pack Flow Manager” that speeds up item management. Just pull the right stick up or down to perform card actions. There are also better filter options to search specifically for items. So management tasks are done quicker.

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New cards, icons, and Champions League coming to FUT 19

New card designs and pack openings: The pack opening will be even more impactful. “Walk-outs” have new animations when they enter the screen. Additionally, the card design of the TOTW cards has been significantly enhanced. From now on, the player’s image is no longer limited to a section of the card but stretches across the entire card and is even transparent behind the player ratings.

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Walkout in FUT 19

The Champions Channel is being improved and expanded with new features. You can now jump directly to important scenes in replays.

Some new icons are coming, such as Rivaldo, Seedorf, Baggio, or Cannavaro. Germans like Klose, Ballack, and Lehmann are also included. You can find the complete list of all icons with their ratings in FUT 19 here.

By the way: EA Sports announced that fans can look forward to new content and events in FUT throughout the year. Right at the start, there will be the “Ones to Watch,” which includes Cristiano Ronaldo!

During the season, completely new cards will also be released, like the new Champions League cards.

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Overwatch: The Summer Games 2018 are live – all skins in the video

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The Summer Games of Overwatch have started again. Earn new and old skins from the Summer Games and enjoy Lúcio Ball!

In line with the hottest time of the year, Overwatch once again announces the Summer Games. In the Summer Games 2018, as is tradition in Overwatch, there are new skins to earn and special loot boxes that are only available during the 3 weeks of the Summer Games.

August 9, 2018, 8:30 PM – Wait times are high: Keep in mind that there are increased wait times when an event starts. Queues with up to several thousand players are normal. If you want to play in a timely manner, you should log into the game beforehand. Some players also encounter error messages directly. This is now “normal” at the start of an event and should be resolved by tomorrow at the latest.

Overwatch Server Error
Get used to this screen for a while.

3 weeks for new loot boxes. As usual, loot boxes can be obtained in several ways. Either you buy them for real money or earn them in-game through level ups or the first wins in the arcade. If you already know what you want, you can also specifically buy skins with credits.

All new skins of the Summer Games 2018

Of course, there are also a number of new skins. Blizzard presents these in a short trailer for the Summer Games:

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Lúcio Ball is back: In the arcade, players can once again compete against each other in Lúcio Ball. As in the past, 6 players form two teams of 3 Lúcios and try to play a kind of “soccer”.

Remember that you only have three weeks to collect all the skins you want to acquire. After that, you will have to wait a year for a new chance to obtain the skins.

Will you actively participate in the Summer Games 2018? Are you even getting into the game? Or is it way too hot to spend time on Overwatch?

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Fortnite: Secret Star from the Road Trip Challenge Week 5

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In week 5 of Season 5 of Fortnite, there is again a hidden star, as shown by a title image. The loading screen gives the crucial hint about where you can find the secret extra tier for the Battle Pass.

Road Trip from week 5: If you have completed all the challenges of the week, you unlock another tier of the Season Challenge “Road Trip”. A new title image will be released, showing the meta-plot of the current season.

Not just nice to look at: The reward is not the title image itself, but the hint that is hidden within it. This will lead you to a hidden treasure. If you find it, you’ll receive a Battle Pass tier for free.

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Have you completed all challenges from Week 5? Grab the bonus star

What to see: In the image for week 5, we see a group having fun with a dinosaur. One member of the group is riding directly on the teeth, while another character rides on the neck.

Fortnite Secret Star Week 5 raw

Music plays in the foreground: Don’t get too distracted by the dino in the image. For the hint, you need to look at the foreground of the picture. On the sign, you can see a hut. Something golden is sparkling on the roof. That is the location you are looking for. Do you already know where it’s going?

Fortnite Secret Star Week 5

Off to the desert: The shown building is surrounded by 3 cacti. For you, this means: Off to Paradise Palms!

Here you find the 5th bonus tier for the Battle Pass

Here’s where to go for the star: Travel to Paradise Palms to the marked spot on the map. The location is situated in the north of the place – approximately at coordinates I 6.

Fortnite Map Star Week 5

Land there on the roof of the building and secure the star.

Video explanation: So that you know exactly where the star is located, we have embedded a video guide for you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR1CULpLsPk
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WoW: “I always just wanted to study” – The story of Jaina Proudmoore

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We take a long look at one of the most important characters in World of Warcraft: the human mage Jaina Proudmoore.

In World of Warcraft, there are many NPCs with extensive backstories. Not all of them can be fully experienced in the game, and particularly regarding some protagonists of the main story, this is especially frustrating. In light of the many theories about the next expansion, we shed light on the background story of one of Warcraft’s most beloved characters: Jaina Proudmoore.

This article originally appeared in August 2017. It has since been updated.

The cover image is from the artist TamplierPainter (Link to DeviantArt account).

“Feels good” – The male crush Jaina

Jaina Proudmoore is the youngest child of Admiral Daelin Proudmoore, the former ruler of the island nation Kul Tiras. From an early age, she developed a passion for magic and, above all, for the stories surrounding Aegwynn, the Guardian of Tirisfal.

WoW Jaina Arthas in love

When it turned out that Jaina also possessed magical talent, she was sent to Dalaran for training. She became the pupil of Archmage Antonidas and was thus one of the few female mages trained in Dalaran – female mages were mocked and feared for various reasons at that time.

In Dalaran, she also first came into contact with the prince of the blood elves, Kael’Thas Sunstrider. He fell in love with her but was consumed by doubts – after all, he was several centuries old and she was only a few decades.

Also in Dalaran, Jaina had her first contact with the human prince Arthas Menethil, who had to visit the city of mages repeatedly due to his royal heritage. A friendship developed that later blossomed into love. However, Arthas ended the relationship because it was not “the right time”. The idea was that Jaina could focus on her studies more. Although she was hurt by the decision, there was no contradiction.

“I am not a warrior” – The purging of Stratholme

Only with the outbreak of the plague at the beginning of the Third War (Warcraft III) did Jaina and Arthas meet again. Jaina was to accompany the prince and find out for Archmage Antonidas whether the plague had a magical origin. The joint journey rekindled the romance between the two – albeit briefly.

WoW Jaina Arthas stratholme purge

As more and more cities were ravaged by the plague and their inhabitants turned into undead servants of the Scourge, the two began to slowly drift apart. While Jaina wanted to isolate the infected from the rest of the people to find a cure, Prince Arthas chose a different path.

After Arthas ensured that the city of Stratholme was infected with the plague and the inhabitants were showing initial symptoms, he decided to cleanse the entire city – almost all the inhabitants were executed in the process.

Jaina decided to no longer follow Arthas down this path; she separated from him. Jaina heeded the words of the Guardian Medivh that she should “lead her people westward to the forgotten land of Kalimdor.” And that is exactly what she did.

“It’s getting a bit creepy here” – The defense of Hyjal

WoW Jaina Dalaran Artwork

Upon arriving in Kalimdor, Jaina did not find the promised land but much territory controlled by the orcs. She took a stand in the Stonetalon Mountains and tried to defend herself against the orcs led by Grom Hellscream, who had succumbed to a blood frenzy under the influence of demonic blood. Ultimately, Jaina’s troops were defeated, and she fled with a small expedition into the mountains where she met the Tauren Cairne Bloodhoof and the Orc Thrall.

Before a fight could break out, Medivh revealed himself and explained that the races needed to cooperate because they were not “the real enemy”. The cooperation hung by a thread, and there was no real trust between the forces. Nevertheless, Jaina helped Thrall capture Grom’s essence and free him from the demonic influence.

Afterward, trust grew, but there was no time for a breather. Attacks by the undead and night elves continually caused conflicts. Only after a vision from Thrall were he and Jaina able to locate the leaders of the night elves, Tyrande Whisperwind and Malfurion Stormrage,. Once again, Medivh explained to all participants that they needed to cooperate to stop the Burning Legion, which was on the verge of invasion.

Together, the races successfully defended Hyjal against the Burning Legion – as seen in this cinematic from Warcraft III:

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Seht hier auf MeinMMO-Live den PC-Launch von Monster Hunter World

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From 8 PM, our author Leya will showcase the full version of Monster Hunter World on PC. The action RPG has its digital release on Steam today, August 9th.

Today we will live stream the PC version of Monster Hunter World for you. You are warmly invited to experience the PC launch with us on our streaming channel MAX. The stream is part of our MeinMMO-Live program.

What will we showcase in the stream?

  • Let’s Play Monster Hunter World on PC: Join me, Leya, through the beginning of Monster Hunter World. I want to create a new hunter with you and a faithful feline companion. Then we will embark on the adventure of monster hunting and explore the Ancient Forest.
  • What specs will be used? 
    • Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Six-Core
    • Graphics card: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
    • RAM: 16GB
  • When is the stream? Today, August 9th, from 8:00 PM to approximately 10:00 PM, with possible extension.
  • It’s launch day – What if the servers crash? In that case, I will continue streaming, but will have to switch to another game. Then there will be a cozy round through space with No Man’s Sky. I just hope the servers are merciful and hold up!
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Check out the stream of Monster Hunter World on PC on MAX

Below is the stream from MeinMMO-Live embedded, and you can follow it on MAX.

What is Max? “MAX” stands for Monsters & Explosions and is a collaborative project of our new live streaming channel from GameStar, GamePro, IGN/Nerdkultur, and Mein-MMO.

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If you are still unsure whether to buy Monster Hunter World for PC, these articles might help you make the decision: 

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FIFA 19 Beta – The beta codes are going out now: Here are all the details

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In FIFA 19, the closed beta is approaching. The beta codes are now being sent out. Here is all the info for players from Germany.

The FIFA 19 beta is only for invited guests: In mid-August, the beta for FIFA 19 will take place. This is a “closed beta” – meaning only those players who have received an invitation from EA Sports can participate.

Invitations are now being sent: Since August 8th, EA Sports has been sending out beta codes via email. This code is required to participate in the beta and to get an early look at FIFA 19.

How do I get a beta code for FIFA 19?

Here’s the bad news up front: For us in Germany, the outlook for beta codes is very bleak. The beta is intended for players from the UK and North America.

These are the requirements to receive a beta code:

  • The console account must be from the UK or North America
  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • You need an account on PS4 or Xbox One
  • You must have played FIFA 18 regularly
  • You must have granted permission in the EA account settings to allow EA to send you emails.
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Even if you meet all these conditions, you will still need a good dose of luck to be selected. Because the beta codes are strictly limited.

So we in Germany are left empty-handed. It is also difficult for players from German-speaking countries to obtain a beta code “through other means.” The codes are tied to the respective EA account. In other words, a code alone is not enough. You also need access to the account to which it is linked.

When does the beta start, what are the contents?

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The beta starts according to the already sent emails on August 10th at 6 PM: The beta lasts for 10 days and ends on August 20th.

On which platforms is the beta available? The FIFA 19 beta is exclusive to PS4 and Xbox One. It is not available for PC, Switch, or last-gen consoles.

Which game modes are playable in the beta? Pro Clubs, Career, Ultimate Team, and Kick-off. However, each player only gets access to the Kick-off and one of the other modes. For example, one might receive an invitation email for Kick-off and Career mode. The other modes cannot then be played. Normally, one gets access to the mode they played the most in FIFA 18.

The progress made in the beta will not carry over to the full version.

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What is the purpose of a FIFA 19 beta? The purpose of the beta is to test the game modes and gameplay, send feedback to EA, and allow developers to make the necessary final adjustments just before the release of FIFA 19.

Will there soon be a lot of footage of FIFA 19 online? Actually not, because beta participants are prohibited from streaming beta gameplay or publishing footage from it. However, there will surely be a few “leaks.”

When can players in Germany test FIFA 19 before release? In mid-September, the demo for FIFA 19 will start, which will be available for everyone. All previous information about the FIFA 19 demo can be found here.

We from Mein-MMO have already been able to play FIFA 19. You can find our first impressions with plenty of gameplay information here:

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Monster Hunter World has launched on PC: Here is what you need to know

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Monster Hunter World is now available for download on Steam. The digital PC release was today, August 9th, at 6:00 PM. We answer questions such as: What are the system requirements?

The download for Monster Hunter World on PC started right on time.

Download Monster Hunter World: Here you will find the Steam page for Monster Hunter World, where you can download the game. The standard version is offered at a price of 60 euros.

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The PC release has the base version: DLCs will come later

What content does the release version on PC have? Monster Hunter World will be released with its base version. This is the same version that console players started with.

Expansions will come later for free: The DLCs, which brought new monsters, new armors, and events or collaborations, will come at a later date. These will be free, just like for PS4 and Xbox One.

The PC version will be available in a boxed version on September 3rd: Today there is only digital release on Steam. Monster Hunter World will also be available as a physical version on September 3rd.

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These specs are recommended by Capcom

What system requirements are needed? 

MINIMUM

  • Operating System: WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-bit required)
  • Processor: Intel® CoreTM i5-4460, 3.20GHz or AMD FXTM-6300 and higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 or AMD RadeonTM R7 260x (VRAM 2GB and higher)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Hard Drive: 20 GB available storage
  • Sound Card: DirectSound compatible (DirectX® 9.0c or higher)
  • Misc: Mouse, keyboard, and gamepads (both DirectInput and XInput) supported.

30FPS at 1080p with LOW graphics setting.

RECOMMENDED

  • Operating System: WINDOWS® 7, 8, 8.1, 10 (64-bit required)
  • Processor: Intel® CoreTM i3 8350 4GHz or Intel® CoreTM i7 3770 3.4GHz or AMD RyzenTM 5 1500X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 (VRAM 3GB) or AMD RadeonTM RX 570X (VRAM 4GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Hard Drive: 20 GB available storage
  • Sound Card: DirectSound compatible (DirectX® 9.0c or higher)
  • Misc: Mouse, keyboard, and gamepads (both DirectInput and XInput) supported.

30FPS at 1080p with HIGH graphics setting.

Beginner guides for Monster Hunter World: 

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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.

Fortnite-Galaxy-Skin

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.

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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.

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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.

P90-Fortnite-SMG

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
fortnite-drum-gun

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.

Here is the background to this article:

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Source(s):
  1. Epic