Destiny 2: Complete packages for Forsaken – This is included in the new bundles

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In advance of the upcoming Forsaken expansion, Bungie has expanded its Destiny 2 offerings with two new complete packages. These provide the full Destiny 2 experience so far, including Forsaken – depending on the edition, also with the Annual Pass.

New Destiny 2: Forsaken Bundles: Just under a month before the launch of Forsaken, Bungie announced two new editions of Destiny 2. The bundles expand the previous Forsaken offering and include all previous content of the game, including the upcoming major autumn add-on. Depending on the version, there is the Annual Pass – the yearly pass for the second year – included as well.

There was quickly a new trailer:

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Destiny 2: Forsaken – Legendary Collection

What’s included? The Legendary Collection includes the base game, both Year 1 DLCs Curse of Osiris and Warmind, as well as the upcoming Forsaken expansion.

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Additionally, a character boost is included. This boost raises a character of your choice to a level so that you can immediately start with the new Forsaken content.

For pre-orders, there is a package “Cayde’s Exotic Hideout”. This includes:

  • Exotic ornament “Last Leaf” for the Kinetic weapon
  • Exotic ship “Heart Dancer”
  • Exotic emote “Stalemate”
  • Armor shader “Cayde-6 Palette”

The price: In the PS Store and in the Microsoft Store, Destiny 2: Forsaken – Legendary Collection costs €69.99. In the Blizzard Shop, the PC version is available for €59.99. Pre-orders are already possible.

Who is this bundle for? This edition is primarily aimed at newcomers who want to join with Forsaken. For them, this bundle offers the complete previous Destiny 2 experience, as well as the upcoming new Forsaken expansion.

Destiny 2 Forsaken Cayde X2

However, this bundle could also be of interest to returners and veterans. If one or both of the Year 1 DLCs are missing from your collection, now is the opportunity to get everything at a reduced price. For both DLCs from the first year are absolutely necessary to play Forsaken.

Destiny 2: Forsaken – Complete Collection

What’s included? The Complete Collection includes the base game, both Year 1 DLCs Curse of Osiris and Warmind, as well as the upcoming Forsaken expansion. Additionally, this edition also includes the Annual Pass, which is the yearly pass for the second year of Destiny 2.

Destiny 2 forsaken caydes stash

A character boost is also included. This boost increases a character of your choice in power level, so you can immediately start with the new Forsaken content.

For pre-orders, there is a package “Cayde’s Exotic Hideout”. This includes:

  • Exotic ornament “Last Leaf” for the Kinetic weapon
  • Exotic ship “Heart Dancer”
  • Exotic emote “Stalemate”
  • Armor shader “Cayde-6 Palette”
    Destiny 2 Forsaken Awakened Set

Moreover, buyers of the Complete Collection also receive the Awakened Legends Set, which consists of:

  • Ornament for Legendary Bow “Majestic Fury”
  • Emblem “Paladin’s Lament”
  • Vestian Ghost Shell

Through the Annual Pass, buyers of the Complete Collection receive additional content along with the other included items:

  • Three premium content releases: The premium DLCs Black Armory, Joker’s Wild, and Penumbra are expected to be released in Winter 2018, Spring 2019, and Summer 2019 (until August 31, 2019).
  • More end-game challenges
  • More weapons, armor, and unique cosmetic rewards
  • New and returning exotics
  • More pinnacle activities
  • More raid activities
  • More triumphs
  • More lore
Destiny 2 forsaken annual pass

The price: The Destiny 2: Forsaken – Complete Collection is available for all three platforms for €99.99. Pre-orders are already possible.

Who is this bundle for? This edition is primarily aimed at newcomers who want to join with Forsaken, as well as returners and veterans missing one or both Year 1 DLCs.

However, especially if the complete Forsaken experience is your priority, you should take a closer look at the Complete Collection. For anyone looking to fully enjoy the second year of Destiny 2, it will be essential to obtain the Annual Pass. And the Annual Pass is included in this edition.

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What do you think of the two new bundles? Are any of these editions interesting for you?

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Pokémon GO: Data miner finds news about Pandir with 8 forms

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The release of Pandir (Spinda) in Pokémon GO is getting closer. A data miner found that there were important changes.

What is Pandir? Pandir is a Pokémon that can appear in different forms. Similar to Unown, these forms differ visually.

What has changed? The data miner Chrales regularly provides the Pokémon GO community with news. In a stream, he showed on Tuesday evening that Pandir is now server-side present in Pokémon GO.

Pandir/Spinda in Pokémon GO with 8 forms

Server-side, not in the wild: The changes that Chrales pointed out do not mean that you can now find Pandir in the game. Rather, it is considered another important step that would be necessary for a release. However, since further requirements must still be met, a release is likely still a long way off.

With 8 forms: The different forms of Pandir differ by the spots on the head of the Pokémon. As PokéWiki writes, there are over 4 billion possibilities for how the spots on Pandir’s head can be arranged. However, in Pokémon GO, they are initially limited to eight forms. In the following overview, you can see the different forms:

Pokémon GO Pandir overview

Is there a release date for Pandir? No. The new information does not indicate when Niantic will release Pandir.

First data found back in March: During data mining for update 0.95.3, first traces of Pandir were found. This was in March 2018.

Waiting for Niantic: It remains to be seen when Niantic will release the major announcement regarding Pandir. Players are actually waiting for further news about Celebi or additional news about the leak of Generation 4.

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Goodbye, Straw Hat Pikachu

Event Pokémon gone again: The Summer Pikachu has packed its sunglasses and straw hat and left Pokémon GO. You could find it in recent days to celebrate the second anniversary of Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO Pikachu title birthday

No Shinys: To the surprise of many trainers, the Summer family of Pikachu was not active in its Shiny form. Whether Niantic wanted to save the Shinys for another event is still unclear.

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Is Aion 2 coming? NCSoft is currently looking for new employees

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The creators of Aion are hiring developers for a new game. What is being created in Korea?

NCSoft is hiring new employees: The Korean game giant NCSoft is looking for new employees with a job posting for a “strictly secret MMORPG.” It is intended to be a next-generation MMORPG based on Aion.

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Aion 2 – is that possible, or is something else coming?

There is currently no detailed information about the upcoming game. Only that it will be programmed with Unreal Engine 4 and the sought-after animator is to design characters, monsters, and animations for the development concepts.

This is why it could be Aion 2: In June 2017, the Chinese publisher of Aion announced that Aion 2 would eventually come. At that time, however, they were still creating game content for Aion, and Aion 2 was still a long way off.

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Aion 2 was already in a “conceptual phase” back then. Given that this information was spread over a year ago and things have been relatively quiet around Aion, work on a successor is not unlikely.

Aion

This could be something else: So far, it is only known that the project is based on the “intellectual property” of Aion, meaning it will have some connection to the game. However, it does not necessarily have to be a sequel in the form of Aion 2.

It is also possible that it will be a large expansion for Aion, a parallel game from a different perspective, or even a prequel.

Boss fight in Aion

Fans are excited – but cautiously: The reaction on sites like mmorpg.com from the fans is positive but not unrestrained. Many fans are happy that something is finally happening with Aion, and they are eager for new content of any kind.

Others, however, point out that NCSoft likes to implement cash shops and fear a new Pay2Win game. Nevertheless, the news pleases the community, and they are eagerly waiting for more information about the upcoming game.

It is quiet, but  something is still happening in Aion: In autumn, patch 6.2 is coming to Germany.
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FIFA 19: Big wish for career confirmed? Leak shows manager customization

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Rumors are currently circulating on the web about new manager features for the FIFA 19 career mode. A fan request has even been fulfilled.

Update:

Even though FUT generates the most revenue for EA Sports, many players buy the latest FIFA installment primarily because of the classic career mode.

A leak has been circulating on the internet for several days, promising several changes regarding the manager in the career. This aspect is supposed to come into focus. We provide you with our assessment of the rumors.

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Manager Adjustments: A Custom Editor for the Coach

Finally design the coach yourself? According to the rumors, it will finally be possible to create your own manager in the career mode. This would move away from the generic, pre-made coaches. Twitter user @FUTMentor created their own concept related to the leaks:

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Our assessment: In our previous article with fan requests for the career mode in FIFA 19, we expressed the opinion that a coach editor would not require much effort. After all, the option to create and customize players already exists. We believe that customizable managers in career mode are quite likely.

According to user reports, this feature has been confirmed by EA Sports producers. However, we do not have official sources.

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Interviews in career mode now too? In “The Journey”, the story mode featuring Alex Hunter, there are already interviews. If the rumors are to be believed, we will also be able to respond to questions from journalists in FIFA 19’s manager mode. This would tick another item off our wishlist for the coach career.

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Our assessment: The career mode urgently needs more dynamism. Since media appearances now play a significant role in modern football, the career mode should also adapt. However, this innovation would likely require more effort than the manager adjustments. Therefore, we believe that press conferences are quite possible, but one should not get too excited too soon.

According to Twitter user FUT Mentor, this feature has also already been confirmed. However, we do not have confirmation from EA Sports.

It would also be interesting to have the option to conduct team talks in the locker room. How this could look – nothing has been confirmed here either – is shown by a concept from FUT Mentor:

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Keep in mind that while the career innovations in this article circulate as “confirmed” in forums, they have not yet been officially revealed or confirmed by EA Sports. So, enjoy all of this with a healthy dose of caution.

What do we know about the career and other FIFA modes?

Career Mode: Not much is known about the coach career. It is set to get a significant boost in terms of design and authenticity with the Champions and Europa League, along with new stadiums and new leagues and teams.

Pro Clubs: There is otherwise little information about the career, and no information about Pro Clubs. Therefore, we have listed 7 changes that the mode desperately needs.

Ultimate Team: The first icons have been confirmed, and EA wants to openly display the set contents for buyers. Otherwise, we will also have to wait a few more days for information here.

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A Destiny in the Dungeons & Dragons universe? Fans are working on it

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A team of D&D-enthusiastic Destiny players is currently working on transforming the online shooter into a pen-and-paper role-playing game. The rulebook for players is expected to be available for free download this fall.

Destiny will soon also be available as a D&D version. The team around the D&D-enthusiastic GG Kitty is currently working on transforming Bungie’s shooter into a pen-and-paper role-playing game. The rulebook for players is set to be released for free, while additional material will be funded through Patreon.

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Destiny as a pen-and-paper role-playing game: GG Kitty has initiated a project that aims to bring the world of Destiny into the well-known format of Dungeons & Dragons. D&Destiny is the name of the RPG and is based on Dungeons & Dragons 5E, the latest version of the iconic RPG.

A complete combat system, races, classes, monsters, and even unique mechanics around Light and Darkness have already been designed. Each class has, as in the game, its own abilities and supers. The opponents are also expected to be complex and described in detail.

D&Destiny Walker

The team plans a plethora of content: So far, it is planned to make the rulebook for players of D&Destiny available for free download in October. Further content such as the guide for game masters or the rulebook for opponents, Bestiary of the Wilds, will be reserved for Patreon supporters.

However, the team around GG Kitty plans further campaigns after the launch of the core guides, such as the raids from Destiny 1, the integration of the classes from Destiny 2 as well as additional tools and modules for players and game masters. For those who prefer to play Destiny in P&P form online, an integration of D&Destiny for roll20 campaigns is also planned.

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WoW: War of the Thorns Part 2 is live – play the burning of Teldrassil now!

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The second part of the War of the Thorns in World of Warcraft is now live. Return to the Darkshore and experience the dramatic conclusion.

The pre-event of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is in full swing. Since today’s maintenance (01.08.2018), the second part of the questline is also active in Europe. The War of the Thorns continues and brings you back to the Darkshore. Here you will experience the finale of the event and all the events leading up to the destruction of Darnassus.

WoW Sylvanas Warbringer title 2

Quest starts automatically: After logging in, you should automatically receive a quest if you have completed the first part of the missions. As a Horde player, Sylvanas calls you back to the Darkshore, while as an Alliance player, Malfurion asks you to join him. You must then head to Kalimdor to the Darkshore and play the last missions of the War of the Thorns to unlock the final cinematic.

The Burning of the World Tree in the cinematic. The climax of the War of the Thorns is the finale. After the last quest, you will finally see the cinematic that reveals how exactly the burning of Teldrassil came to be and why the homeland of the Night Elves is engulfed in flames. If you can’t wait, you can watch the cinematic already in this article. For all others, we remain silent to avoid spoilers.

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Mounts at the end of the questline. At the very end of the questline, a flying mount awaits for both Horde and Alliance. Alliance players will get the hippogryph from Teldrassil, while Horde followers receive the plaguebat from Undercity.

Those who have pre-ordered Battle for Azeroth will soon experience the counterattack – as the Alliance attacks Undercity. The scenario is exclusively available to pre-order customers, at least until the launch. Starting August 14, all players will have to go to Undercity, as this is the introductory quest for Battle for Azeroth.

If you want the mounts, you should hurry. With the launch of Battle for Azeroth, the quests and thus the mounts will no longer be available!

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The new MMORPG Zeal forgoes the leveling phase – jump in immediately

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An indie studio has introduced a new MMORPG where you find action instead of grind. Zeal sounds like a promising PvP MMO where you can unleash your heart’s desire.

Zeal – new MMORPG without grind: A new action MMORPG is on the horizon. Zeal, an indie MMO from Lycanic Studios, in its first gameplay trailer, shows that it is different: an MMORPG with full fun and no grind.

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What is Zeal?

Zeal is a PvP-oriented MMORPG with PvE elements where players can create a character and dive straight into the action. The developers promise that you can get to the point without any tedious leveling or farming beforehand.

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Gameplay: In Zeal, everything depends on strategy, positioning, reaction speed, accuracy, and teamwork. The fights are fast and intense, with realistic physics adding even more action.

Zeal focuses on PvP, meaning player-versus-player combat is one of the main content aspects. A dynamic weather system, destructible environments, and adaptive AI complete the game.

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Classes without classes: Zeal offers you a choice of 15 classes: Brute, Judicator, Naturalist, Wizard, Warrior, Shaman, Outlaw, Ranger, Witch, Cultist, Lancer, Shapeshifter, Beastmaster, Cleric, and Exile.

The classes are not classic archetypes; you can customize them and come up with your own builds for each class. From the choice of weapons to the skills, attributes, and perks, you can enjoy creating each class.

Zeal gives you the opportunity to fulfill any role you want, whether tank, healer, support, “pet master”, melee fighter, etc.

Zeal Classes Judicator

Game modes: Lycatic Studios has already announced several game modes that will come into play depending on the status of the Kickstarter:

PvP

  • Arena mode in 1v1, 2v2, or 3v3 as “casual” and ranked variants.
  • Conquest mode with 35 teams of 2 players each fighting for dominance on a huge open-world map.
  • Various team vs. team battlefields ranging from 5v5 to 25v25 players.

PvE

  • Dungeons for 5 or fewer players with a challenge mode.
  • Single-player and co-op campaigns.
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When can you play Zeal?

Zeal underwent a playtest phase over the summer and will soon be opened for Kickstarter. Tests for players will follow shortly:

  • September 2018: Kickstarter
  • End of 2018: Closed Alpha
  • Early 2019: Closed Beta
  • Q2 2019: Release
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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on July 31st – The Solstice of Heroes is live

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In Destiny 2, the Weekly Reset is back today, July 31. The Solstice of Heroes is live. With the weekly reset, new activities such as the Nightfall strike or Flashpoint can now be tackled. The weekly Crucible playlist is also rotating again.

The new week brings the Solstice festival: After downloading and installing the recent Update 1.2.3.1 for Destiny 2, Guardians can finally enjoy the summer event “Solstice of Heroes”.

With this seasonal festival, Bungie marks the end of the first year of Destiny 2 before the Forsaken expansion ushers in the second year on September 4.

Until August 28, Guardians have time to celebrate their achievements and accomplishments in Destiny 2. They can earn numerous new rewards, such as Sparrows or event armor with a power level of 400.

Everything else you need to know about the Solstice event can be read here: Solstice of Heroes – Here’s how the summer event works

By the way: Here’s how to unlock all pieces of the Solstice event armor

The Moments of Triumph continue: You can now finally complete the Triumph Moments from Year 1. Some Triumphs were only activated now as part of the summer festival.

All the info is available here: The Moments of Triumph in Year 1 – Everything you need to know

Destiny 2 Pyramidion

But let’s see what else this week has to offer.

Nightfall starting July 31 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

This week, the Nightfall is “The Pyramidion”.

Until the next reset on August 7, you have the chance to earn the following exclusive Nightfall reward: the legendary sniper rifle Silikonneurom

Silikonneurom Destiny 2

No modifiers are active in the regular Nightfall!

In Prestige mode, you must activate the modifiers via the challenge cards. These cards drop for DLC owners in both the normal and Prestige modes of the Nightfall. Don’t forget that you can upgrade your challenge cards with Xur again starting Friday.

The following challenges need to be mastered:

  • Unbroken: Complete the Nightfall with fewer than 3 deaths
  • Siege Engine: Don’t let Brakion be shielded for more than 40 seconds before defeating him

Heroic Strike Modifiers

The respective scorch modifier remains active until the next reset. The remaining two modifiers rotate daily. Currently, the active modifiers in the heroic strike playlist are:

  • Solar Scorch: Solar damage from all sources is slightly increased
  • Iron: Enemies have more health and do not stagger when damaged
  • Brute: Melee abilities deal more damage and recharge much faster

By the way: With Update 1.2.3, Destiny 2 revamped its 3 toughest modifiers based on fan complaints

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Flashpoint, Raid Challenge, Treasure Maps, Meditations

The Flashpoint this week is on Nessus. There, you need to master public events.

Cayde-6 has Nessus treasure maps for you.

Ikora Rey has meditations for the missions “Cycle”, “Utopia”, “Deadly Trial”, and “Extraterrestrial Recovery”.

The Raid Challenge takes place this time in the Royal Pools.

Crucible

The weekly Crucible playlist features Control this week.

Escalation Protocol

Destiny 2 IKELOS Sniper

If the current rotation is maintained, you have the chance to earn:

Please note: The July update buffed the drop rate of Escalation Protocol weapons

The Eververse Highlights

  • Festival Dance – exotic emote for 3250 Glimmer
  • Archipelago Height – exotic ghost shell for 2850 Glimmer
  • Raging Lepus – jade rabbit ornament for 800 Glimmer
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Destiny 2: Update 1.2.3.1 live – Patch Notes & Infos for the Solstice Event

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Today, on July 31, 2018, the update 1.2.3.1 for Destiny 2 has been released. This hotfix activates the Solstice of Heroes. We have summarized all the important information about the maintenance, downtime, patch notes, and event details for you.

Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes Guardian

Today, on July 31, 2018, there was another update for Destiny 2. The hotfix 1.2.3.1 is the last hurdle before the Solstice of Heroes. All players must install this hotfix before they can join the celebration starting at 7:00 PM.

These new features await you on 31.7 with hotfix 1.2.3.1 for Destiny 2

First the work, then the pleasure: The patch 1.2.3.1 is mainly intended to activate the Solstice event. Therefore, anyone wishing to participate in the festivities must first install this update.

The Solstice of Heroes begins

Destiny 2 celebrates the end of its first year: After downloading and installing the update, the Solstice of Heroes begins tonight, July 31, at 7:00 PM with the Weekly Reset.

With this seasonal summer festival, Bungie is wrapping up the first year of Destiny 2 before launching the Forsaken expansion on September 4, signaling the start of the second year.

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During this summer event, Guardians will celebrate their past achievements and accomplishments in Destiny 2. Numerous new rewards such as Sparrows or event armors with a power level of 400 can be earned.

The Moments of Triumph can also be continued: Additionally, players can finally complete the Triumph Moments from Year 1. Some Triumphs will only become active now with the summer festival.

The Solstice event ends with the Weekly Reset on August 28, 2018, at 7:00 PM.

Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes Statue

Some important information about the Solstice festival:

  • Players should ensure they have really received the Triumph from the Guardian Statue before they want to complete it. Some Triumphs may need to be completed again if the Triumph is not in the player’s inventory at the time of its completion.
  • Triumph Moments count character adventures and region chests that have been most completed and found. Account-wide progress will not be taken into account. Players who have issues achieving these two Triumphs are recommended to play with the character that has made the most progress for these Triumphs.
  • Progress on Triumphs and event rewards may be lost if players delete a character on their account. It’s best not to delete any characters until all desired rewards have been obtained and the Solstice of Heroes concludes on August 28, 2018.
Destiny 2 Solstice Armors v2

Destiny 2: Maintenance, Downtime, Server Downtimes on 31.7.

Maintenance without server downs: As soon as hotfix 1.2.3.1 is available for download and installation, maintenance work will also take place today, Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

No downtime is expected unless in emergencies. This means there is no server down. You will only need to interrupt your gameplay to download and install the new update. After that, you should be able to continue playing normally.

Schedule of maintenance work:

6:00 PM:

  • Start of Destiny 2 server maintenance
  • Destiny Companion app, gear, and clan features will not be available on Bungie.net, mobile devices, and third-party apps during this time
  • Downtime for Destiny services is not expected
  • Destiny 2 hotfix 1.2.3.1 is available for download and installation
  • Players will be prompted to download the content the next time they are in orbit. However, some players may need to manually search for the update

7:00 PM:

  • End of Destiny 2 server maintenance
  • Players who have not installed update 1.2.3.1 will be removed from their activities to download and install it.
  • Destiny Companion, gear, and clan features will be reactivated on Bungie.net, mobile devices, and third-party apps.
Destiny 2 Solstice Emblem

Destiny 2 – The patch notes for update 1.2.3.1 on PS4, Xbox One, PC

Solstice of Heroes

  • The Solstice of Heroes is available from 7:00 PM.

General

  • A problem has been fixed where the “The Famous Guardian” Triumph was not unlocked at the correct Valor rank.
  • A problem has been fixed where players encountered the error code WEASEL when quickly collecting or depositing items.
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WoW: Check out the Sylvanas cinematic here, where Teldrassil is burning!

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In America, the new quests of World of Warcraft are already live. Here you can watch the cinematic and find out why Darnassus is burning.

The War of the Thorns is in full swing in World of Warcraft, and the Americans are already a handful of quests ahead of us. They have already finished the campaign and are experiencing why Teldrassil and Darnassus, the home of the Night Elves, are going up in flames. The concluding cinematic has already been uploaded to many YouTube channels, and we certainly don’t want to withhold it from you. This is the “Warbringer Sylvanas” cinematic.

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Sylvanas’ backstory. The cinematic shows Sylvanas Windrunner and how she has changed over the years. The most pivotal experience (beware of the pun!) was probably her death at the hands of the former Death Knight Arthas Menethil, who later became the Lich King. As a banshee, she was initially a slave of the Scourge, but later regained her free will. She founded the Forsaken and soon became a controversial but important part of the Horde.

WoW Sylvanas Warbringer title 1

A dying Night Elf mourns Sylvanas, who has become “the enemy of all life.” But she “can never extinguish hope” – yet that is exactly what Sylvanas attempts by burning down the Teldrassil.

What led to the burning of Teldrassil? Currently, the pre-event for the new expansion Battle for Azeroth is taking place in World of Warcraft. To cut the Alliance off from Azerite, which primarily occurs in Kalimdor, she wants to take control of the tree Teldrassil for the Horde. This led to the quests that have been accessible over the past few weeks.

Cortyn says: To be honest, I am a bit disappointed by the cinematic. I was hoping for a major plot twist or a significant motivation from Sylvanas – but it’s just plain evil. The image of Sylvanas as a soulless destroyer continues to be drawn. It becomes increasingly difficult to understand where this is supposed to be “morally grey.”

How did you like the cinematic?

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Conqueror’s Blade: New MMO for Europe – How to get into the Beta

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Interested in a medieval MMO as Free-2-Play? Conqueror’s Blade (PC) is on its way to Europe and you can already sign up for the Closed Beta.

What is Conqueror’s Blade? In the Free2Play MMO Conqueror’s Blade, the focus is on warfare. This is medieval and requires a lot of tactics. The game combines this military strategy with a third-person perspective.

It is a so-called “Siege MMO”, mixing “Total Warfare” with an action MMO where you fight yourself.

Brutal Battles: In bloody battles, large siege machines are used. You wear historical armor, command legendary armies, and form alliances with other commanders.

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Beta Registration for Conqueror’s Blade

Coming soon to us: Publisher My.com and developer Booming Games have teamed up and are bringing Conqueror’s Blade to Europe and North America.

Beta Participation: If you don’t want to wait for the official release of Conqueror’s Blade, you can already purchase early access packages. This guarantees beta participation. If you don’t want to spend money, you have a chance to participate in the beta. Registration takes place at cb.my.com

Start of Beta and Early Access: The developers will announce the timing for the launch of the closed beta and early access at a later date.

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What is in Conqueror’s Blade?

You can expect tactical gameplay in strategic warfare. Players take on the role of a commander representing one of the great civilizations of the Middle Ages. In epic battles, your armies fight to conquer territories.

  • A medieval combat experience with battering rams, catapults, and incendiary projectiles
  • Huge armies with over 1000 units attacking at the same time
  • As a commander, you bear great responsibility in battles
  • You can choose from 10 commanders, each with their own combat styles and weapons
  • An open world is conquered
    • Various landscapes, resources, and cultures are part of it
  • Trade and economy system – Always keep an eye on the market to strengthen your empire
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Is it coming for PS4 and Xbox One?

By the way: We have been keeping an eye on the game for years as an Asia export here at Mein MMO. Conqueror’s Blade was previously known as “War Rage” and was also planned for PS4 and Xbox One. But these are statements from 2016.

In March 2017, it was still said by Sony that War Rage would come to PS4 as part of the “China Hero Project”, but that was also months ago. My.com is now not mentioning a port to consoles.

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Fallout 76: No season pass planned – All DLCs will be free

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

Fallout 76 does not rely on the common season pass model and will not have paid DLCs. This was confirmed by Pete Hines to the British Official PlayStation Magazine.

Good news for fans of Fallout 76: According to Pete Hines, Bethesda’s Vice President for Marketing, the upcoming online role-playing game Fallout 76 will be continuously expanded with free content. Therefore, there will be no season pass or paid DLCs.

This was confirmed by Hines, according to gamefront.de, to the British PlayStation magazine.

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What we know about the DLCs in Fallout 76 

Regular updates planned: New content is expected to regularly expand and enhance Fallout 76. However, it is still unclear what exactly this will entail.

Given the size of the game world, it will be interesting to see what Bethesda has planned for the long term. Quest lines and new regions have already been hinted at.

Instead, Bethesda seems to rely on microtransactions: Since Fallout 76 is designed as a game-as-a-service, the question remains how Bethesda plans to profit from the title. The answer lies in microtransactions. However, these are expected to be limited to cosmetic items only.

Bethesda promises that the microtransactions will not affect gameplay.

Fallout 76 mask

With a bit of luck, we will receive more information at QuakeCon. This event runs from August 9 to 12.

What is certain is that a beta is set to start in October. However, there were a number of misunderstandings surrounding this testing phase, which Bethesda has since clarified. You can read the details here:

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Fortnite: Are players on PS4 and Xbox One as good as PC players?

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite, there is an unanswered question in eSports: How do you want to construct an eSport where everyone can participate, whether on PS4, Xbox One, or PC? Epic will have to clarify this question if they want to be an eSport for everyone.

The problem: Epic is currently experimenting with finding a format for Fortnite’s eSport. There is already an 8-million-dollar tournament, but there are still many questions left unanswered.

In certain modes, eSports players compete “indirectly” against each other on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Some find this unfair.

In modes like “Solo Showdown” on weekends or the second week of the “Summer Skirmishes”, professional players compete against other “normal” players on their platform:

  • Pro PC players play against other “normal” PC players
  • Pro players on PS4 play against other players on PS4
fortnite-solo-showdown

Who wins there? In these modes, players who dominate on their platform win. A pro who eliminates many “normal players” on PS4 will win this tournament and claim the prize money.

Is it easier to win against casuals on PS4 than on PC?

PC players complain: Successful eSports players on PC, like the well-known streamer Ninja, find this system unfair.

They believe: The overall skill level on PS4 and Xbox One is lower than on PC. It is therefore easier for a good player to dominate on the consoles and then scoop up the prizes. As a PC player, it is harder here.

The frustration escalated in the second week of the “Summer Skirmishes”, when a relatively unknown player on PS4 accumulated 129 kills and bagged $130,000 in prize money. He outperformed well-known PC eSports professionals.

Also in the “Solo Showdown” tournaments, often unknown console players are leading.

Fortnite Sniper Titel

Mouse and keyboard as a problem: Critics like to imply that successful console players use mouse and keyboard, giving them another advantage in competition against gamepad users.

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What does Epic say? An employee of Epic Games mentioned in the last controversy (via reddit) that they do not see this problem. According to the values, all players are equal. They see skill differences. Even on PC, individuals dominate as strongly as on PS4 and Xbox One.

Then put everyone together if everyone is equal

This is Ninja’s response: Ninja seems not to like this answer. He notes that if that is the case, then Epic should host this type of tournament on cross-platform servers. That wouldn’t be a problem if everyone is equally strong.

What does that mean? Ninja means it cynically. He wants to critically question Epic’s position. Because of course, in a cross-server tournament, players with gamepads on PS4 and Xbox One would be at a significant disadvantage.

Console players also hate the idea of competing against PC players. This can be read repeatedly. The general attitude of many console players is: Mouse and keyboard belong in the office and not in gaming.

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PC against PS4 and Xbox One – How should that work in eSports?

What’s behind it: Epic is in a dilemma. They want an eSport where everyone can participate. But that doesn’t work because players have different conditions.

  • If players on PS4, Xbox One, and PC compete directly against each other, PC players will dominate because mouse and keyboard allow for better building in Fortnite than with a gamepad.
  • If players compete “indirectly” against each other, PC players will complain that console players have it much easier – after all, they would have no chance in a “direct duel”.

Epic does not want to offend anyone and wants everyone to be able to participate. However, how that should work and how to offer a serious eSport where players can compete across all platforms, is still unknown. Especially in such a fast-paced game like Fortnite, a solution seems unlikely.

Fortnite Switch Titel

It would be unthinkable that in LoL, for example, one team plays with gamepads and the other with mouse and keyboard.

By the way: If Epic is serious about letting all players compete against each other, they would also need to include players from Mobile and Switch in eSports – that would be an absolute nightmare.

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Monster Hunter World: How to Improve Performance on PC

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 2 minutes

Monster Hunter World will demand high requirements from your hardware on PC in order to run smoothly. However, there are some tips on how to improve performance and achieve 1440p. 

Even modern PCs with new hardware can have trouble getting Monster Hunter World to run smoothly. Additionally, 21:9 monitors (ultra-wide) are not supported, and the game has an ugly black border.

MHW can look good in 1440p and 16:9: Monster Hunter World is a real hardware hog on PC. If you want nice graphics, you will already need top-notch hardware and to adjust the settings.

For better resolution: Change settings to 1440p 16:9

Here’s how to do it step by step: 

  • Start the game once so that you can adjust the settings
  • Right-click on Monster Hunter World in your Steam game library
  • Select the bottom option Properties
  • Click on Local Files and then Browse Local Files
  • A folder will open. Click on graphic-options
  • In the editor, you will find a line “Resolution=1920×1080”. Change that to 2560×1440

Now you can find 2560×1440 as an option in the in-game graphics settings and you must select it there.

Settings
To achieve 1440p, you must change “Resolution=1920×1080” to 2560×1440. Now you have a 16:9 resolution.

For better performance: Framelock to 60 FPS

60-FPS

It is possible to play Monster Hunter World without a FPS limit. However, this significantly affects performance. You can set the refresh rate to 60 FPS in the display options. Then you won’t get constant frame drops at 1440p.

Disable Volume Rendering Quality

For improved performance, it is also advisable to completely disable Volume Rendering Quality. It only affects the volumetric fog, which is not always present in the game. You can find this in the Advanced Graphics Settings.

Volume Rendering Quality

See how MHW runs without FPS lock in different settings

Charles demonstrates in his video how Monster Hunter World:

  • runs without the framelock in different settings and …
  • the difference when the Volume Rendering Quality is turned on or off.

As you can see, there are differences of up to 20 FPS. He tested with the following specs:

  • Intel I7-6700K
  • NVIDIA GTX 980 ti (6GB)
  • 16GB RAM
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Pokémon GO: Trainers want to find Unown – All about locations and forms

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 5 minutes

In Pokémon GO catching all Unown is a difficult task. Because the monsters do not spawn as nests – their location is often at events.

A big goal: Trainers want to complete their PokéDex in Pokémon GO. Those who take it seriously must catch all 26 or 28 forms of Unown. They come from A to Z and as punctuation marks. This species is one of the hardest to find.

At home at events: This high rarity is achieved by Unown because they usually appear only at special occasions. Outside of events, you encounter them only sporadically. So, how do you find them and at which events have they appeared?

Catching Unown in Pokémon GO – What makes it special

Unown, in English Unown, is one of the rarest Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Even in large cities, it can happen that you only experience a single spawn a day.

Pokémon GO Unown

Collectors want it: Due to its many different forms, it is especially sought after by collectors. However, it also tests the patience of trainers because collecting all of their forms requires a lot of luck and time.

Not a strong fighter: It is not its combat stats that make Unown so desirable. Its rarity distinguishes this species.

What forms of Unown are there in Pokémon GO?

Did not always exist in the game: Unown came to Pokémon GO with Generation 2.

Pokémon GO Unown Forms

Appearing in these forms: There are 26 letter forms of Unown. Additionally, there are forms as a question mark and as an exclamation mark.

Are these 28 different Pokémon or just forms?

What does the PokéDex say? For Unown, there is only one PokéDex entry. So you could say that it is seen in Pokémon GO as 1 monster with 28 forms. The Unown in the various letters or punctuation marks are different forms.

Like event Pikachu with hats: Compare Unown to Pikachu when it sometimes wears a sunglasses or Ash’s hat at events. It remains a Pikachu, but with different headgear.

Overview in the Dex: Your PokéDex shows you which forms of Unown you have already caught.

Pokémon GO Unown Dex

Are there Unown nests in Pokémon GO?

No nests: Unown does not have its own nests in Pokémon GO. This behavior is known from other rare Pokémon like Lapras or Larvitar, which also do not have nests. What are nests in Pokémon GO?

Spawn behavior imprecise: No one really knows when and where Unown will spawn. If they are not frequently appearing at special events, they are rarely scattered in cities and villages.

Pokémon GO 2km Eggs

Unown from eggs?

When hatching eggs, you currently have no chance to obtain an Unown. Since this Pokémon is so extremely rare, we do not assume that Niantic will distribute it soon as a catch from eggs.

Unown from incense or through lure modules

Few reports: It is still not completely clear whether Unown can appear from incense or lure modules. Few trainers have reported about this.

Pokémon GO Incense

Should be possible: We assume that spawns of Unown through incense or lure modules are possible. However, they will still be extremely rare. So it hardly makes sense to ignite lures just for Unown. But if you already have them activated, you should keep an eye out.

Unown medal in Pokémon GO

Particularly tricky: In Pokémon GO, there is an Unown medal. Bringing it to gold status is extremely difficult. Because each form counts only once. If you catch the same form multiple times, it will only count once for the medal.

Pokemon GO Unown Collection
3x Unown but only 2 points. The N is double and only counts once
Pokémon GO Unown Gold

Bringing this medal to a gold status is a significant achievement in Pokémon GO. An award that only very few trainers achieve.

Unown locations – Where it has already been

At the following events, Unown appeared more frequently in the shown forms:

  • Chicago GO Fest
    • C,H,I,A,G,O
  • Safari Zone Europe
    • E,U,R,O,P
  • Pokémon GO Park and Stadium events in Yokohama
    • Y,O,K,H,A,M
  • Anaheim Pokémon World Championships
    • W,O,R,L,D,S
  • Safari Zones
    • S,A,F,R,I
  • Twitch Convention
    • T,W,I,C,H
  • Pokémon GO Week in Korea
    • S,E,O,U,L
  • RTX Sydney
    • R,T,X
  • Lantern Festival Chiayi
    • C,H,I,A,Y,G,X,F
  • SXSW 2018
    • S,X,W
  • GDC 2018
    • G,D,C
  • PAX East 2018
    • P, A, X
  • Creative Conference Rio
    • R,I,O,T,C
  • Armageddon Expo 2018
    • A,R,M,G,E,D,O,N
  • Dutch Comic Con 2018
    • C,O,M,I,N
  • London Games Festival 2018
    • L,O,N,D
  • E3 2018
    • L,E,T,S,G,O,!
  • Football World Cup 2018
    • V,A,M,O,S
      • R,G
      • B,R
      • P,E,R
      • E,X
      • C,R,I
      • U,R
      • P,N
      • C,L
  • Safari Zone Dortmund 2018
    • D,O,R,T,M,U,N
  • GO Fest 2018
    • C,E,L,B,I
  • Japan Expo in Paris 2018
    • J,A,P,N,E,X,P,O
  • Gamescom 2018
    • G,A,M,E,S,C,O
  • Safari Zone Yokosuka
    • Y,O,K,S,U,A,G,!
  • PAX West 2018
    • P,A,X
  • Dragoncon Atlanta 2018
    • D,R,A,G,O,N,C
  • MAG Erfurt 2018
    • M,A,G,!

Summary – Unown in Pokémon GO

Pokemon Unown
  • It is one of the rarest Pokémon in the game
  • The letters Q and Z have not yet been found during events
  • The “!” is the only symbol that has been found so far – Whether “?” Unown also exists in the wild is unclear
  • Obtaining the gold medal for Unown is one of the most difficult medal goals
  • Unown do not appear in nests, nor can they be found in eggs
  • It is assumed that incense and lure modules can also trigger Unown – but extremely rarely
  • At special events in the real world, such as the Safari Zone or GO Fest, Unown can be found more frequently
    • They usually appear in letters that match the event or location

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TERA legt bei PS4 und Xbox One 22 Server zusammen – Das müsst Ihr wissen

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 3 minutes

On August 21, the servers for TERA on PS4 and Xbox One will be merged. From 22 servers, there will only be 7 shards left. To ensure that everything goes smoothly during the merge, players will receive five free character slots.

As EnMasse announces, the number of servers for TERA on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will be reduced and merged into new shards on August 21.

The merge could take up to 12 hours on that day, during which the servers will be inaccessible. The merge starts on August 21 at 6 AM and could last until 6 PM.

TERA Summer Fest

Which servers will be merged? From 22 to 7

Console servers will be reduced: Of the currently 22 shards, four servers will remain on PS4 and three servers on Xbox One.

  • PlayStation NA servers
    • Dracoloth, Thulsa, Ovolith, Felbane, Hydrath: New Server 1 (PVE)
    • Nyxarras, Huzrat: New Server 2 (PVP)
  • PlayStation EU servers
    • Maligos, Skulregnath, Molach, Saravash: New Server 3 (PVE)
    • Zyrnaaxis, Arzakaar: New Server 4 (PVP)
  • Xbox One NA servers
    • Smulch, Basilisk, Orisk, Melkatran: New Server 5 (PVE)
    • Vesporax, Suryati: New Server 6 (PVP)
  • Xbox One EU servers
    • Karascha, Abraxis, Fimbrilisk: New Server 7 (PVE)

What will happen to my characters? Players with characters on more than one server will receive the highest number of character slots available on the new server. If you have four characters on one server and two characters on another, you will receive four slots after the merge on the new shard.

However, En Masse will grant each player 5 free character slots in the week prior. These must be added to the server where the player has the most characters.

TERA Lachelitas

No characters will be deleted during the merge. However, you may need to adjust your character numbers.

What you need to consider during the merge

Possible name change: If multiple characters on the new servers have the same name, the player with the most playtime will be able to keep their name. The other player will be prompted to choose a new name for their character upon their first login on the new server.

The same applies to guilds: If two or more guilds on the new servers have the same name, the older guild will also be able to keep their name. The younger guild will be prompted to change their name.

Additionally, the following details are noted:

  • The friends list will remain after the server merge. However, please keep in mind that some of your friends may have to change their names
  • Items for trade in offers will also remain. However, the merge will combine different economic areas, which could impact profits
  • Items registered with the trade agent will be sent to players as a package. It is recommended to withdraw all items from the trade agent before the server merge begins
  • Mail and package deliveries will remain fully intact
  • All items in banks will be placed in a temporary bank on the new servers and can be stored in the normal vault from there
  • The items in the item output are not affected by the server merge
TERA Title Console

What players think about the merge

Players view the server merge critically: A glance into the official TERA forum and Reddit makes it clear that some players are not very satisfied with the upcoming server merge. They wonder whether the reduction of shards just four months after the release on consoles could be a bad sign for the action MMO.

Players on the PvP servers, on the other hand, wish for a merge of their servers with a PvE world. The situation in the PvP worlds is serious. One player joked that he would soon need to buy a second console so that he could at least play against himself on his PvP server.

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Check out the trailer for the “Merlyn” update of Albion Online

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time < 1 minutes

Albion Online releases its fourth expansion, the “Merlyn” update. Check out the trailer for it.

New “Merlyn” expansion: In the sandbox MMORPG Albion Online, the new “Merlyn” expansion is now available to you. In the now fourth update to Albion Online, you have the opportunity to join a faction and fight for it.

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Join the fight and earn great rewards or battle with players from other factions in the new faction wars.

What’s in the new Merlyn update for Albion Online

The features of the “Merlyn” expansion all revolve around faction warfare and build upon it.

  • Outpost captures, where you fight for the dominance of outposts and must defeat unique bosses.
  • Trade caravans through enemy territory, promising great profits but always at risk of being attacked.
  • Faction rewards such as unique, powerful recipes or mounts.
  • Refinement and production bonuses that change depending on the location.
  • Item overloads: Make certain items even more powerful in battle. But be careful, they have a chance to be destroyed…
  • An improved marketplace UI for better overview and structure.
  • A new T5 dungeon “Stoneroot Cavern” full of druids.
  • And new clothing.
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Fortnite Android could come via APK download, not via Google Play

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

There are new rumors for Fortnite Mobile on Android. There are indications that Epic Games simply skips the Google Play Store and offers the APK download themselves. A power play from Epic that could save $600,000 a day.

Therefore, this is where the information comes from: A website (via xda-developers) took a look at the source code of the official Mobile Page of Fortnite, found hints there, and drew conclusions.

Fortnite Android – Does it need a manual APK download?

These hints suggest that there is a separate setup process that allows players to install Fortnite Mobile on Android without taking the detour through the Google Play Store. They would then have to manually start the APK download and install the game.

There is explicitly a security notice that the app is installed outside the Play Store.

Fortnite-Source

Normally, the website concludes, one would save such things and simply set a link to the Google Play Store instead of letting players download and install the Fortnite APK.

Fortnite-Apk

But here, one senses a targeted power play from Epic to outmaneuver Google.

Power play from Epic to save money

Why could Fortnite do this? The obvious idea is that Epic thinks they are already so big with Fortnite that they don’t need the Google Play Store. They don’t need to stand in the showcase, but people ask directly for the product.

This would save Epic a ton of money. Because if they placed their app in the store, they would have to give 30% of all revenue to Google. And the revenue is likely to be huge.

Fortnite-Mobile

They could avoid this fee if they simply offer the APK for download themselves and players accept this offer.

A redditor discovered these images in the source code. They point to the security check.

It could be about $600,000 … per day

How much money is it about? For the iOS version, Epic is said to generate about $2 million a day. Here, they give 30% to Apple. That’s about $600,000 a day. It’s quite conceivable that they want to save that with Google.

Is it safe? No, this is not officially confirmed yet. It is also possible that Fortnite only runs in beta through the download and the finished version is then placed in the Google Play Store after all.

Fortnite-Tomatoe-Head

When will Fortnite finally arrive on Android? When does the download start?

When will we learn more about Fortnite Android? This is currently unclear. Another rumor suggests that Fortnite will come exclusively to an expensive Samsung phone for 30 days.

If the rumor is true, we will learn about it in a few days, on August 9. Then the big Samsung event is scheduled.

The launch of Fortnite Android would then be on August 24 for owners of this Samsung phone and for everyone else about a month later, maybe on September 23.

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Die Beta 1 von Camelot Unchained geht endlich los – So seid Ihr dabei

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The Beta 1 of Camelot Unchained is launching – and you can join and test it. How to gain access to the beta, what it costs, and what you should consider can be found here.

Camelot Unchained Beta launches on July 31: After many delays, the Beta 1 of Camelot Unchained finally has a launch date. On July 31, 2018, players can test the new MMORPG. There is even a countdown to the exact launch. Before the launch, there will also be a Dev Stream.

Camelot Unchained Screenshot Fire Druid Title

Camelot Unchained Beta – How to get in

The Beta 1 of Camelot Unchained is the first real beta test of the game. In the player tests and in the previous alpha phase, only a few players tested – getting into Beta 1 is easier, though a bit more expensive.

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Support to test: To gain access to Beta 1, you need to “support” Camelot Unchained. You must purchase one of the founder packages from the Camelot Unchained shop, with which you can fund the development of Camelot Unchained:

  • “I am the Warrior”: 60$ (about 51€)
  • “Warrior 2.0”: 80$ (about 68€)
  • “Call me a Hero”: 120$ (about 102€)
  • “I am Sorta Committed”: 150$ (about 128€)

With these 4 packages, you have access to Beta 1.

There are 4 more packages that are more expensive and would have given you access to the alpha tests as well. With these, you can also enter Beta 1. However, if you just want access to the current and all following betas, the above packages will suffice.

Camelot Unchained Founders Tiers
Some of the currently available packages.

How to get into a beta of Camelot Unchained without paying?

Free access to later betas: If you want to test Camelot Unchained but don’t want to pay for it yet, you can also gain access to later betas for free. Some of the packages include an additional invite for Beta 3, which can be sent to a friend.

So if you know someone who is also eager for Camelot Unchained and might have a little more cash to spare, ask them.

Camelot Unchained Tier Comparison Chart
Here you see what the packages bring you in comparison.

Otherwise, with the “Basic Builder” package for 35$, you also get access to Betas 2 and 3. When the next betas will come is still uncertain.

The beta is really a beta and not early access

If you play the beta, you will not receive polished gameplay that is nice to look at. The developers repeatedly emphasize: The beta is for testing. You will encounter bugs, and perhaps even produce them deliberately, helping to eliminate them.

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You should consider before purchasing that you are helping to develop a game, and you should want that. You are not just playing earlier than everyone else.

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A player offers a huge reward in No Man’s Sky, looking for a specific ship

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A player in No Man’s Sky wants his old ship back and is asking the community for help on Reddit. In return, he offers up to 270 million Units for the player who finds the exact ship he is looking for. 

The player Avaslash does not want to accept the loss of his old ship. He has played with the ship from day one. Since many eyes are better than just one, he is asking the community to keep an eye out for a spaceship that must have a very specific design.

The ship should look something like this according to Avaslash:

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“I want it back”

Where has his old ship gone? The latest patch of NMS “Next” brought many changes. Often players logged into planets after the update that looked different and had different lifeforms than those they were on before logging out.

And this also applied to Avaslash’s spaceship. After the update, it suddenly looked different and the player was not exactly happy about it.

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“I want [the old ship] back and am actively looking for something that looks exactly like it,” he writes on Reddit. “But I can only travel a limited amount of stars each day. If more people keep an eye out for it, then the chances of finding it increase.”

Avaslash also stated that he has already contacted support, apparently without success.

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How can one “find” the ship? The appearance and configurations of ships in No Man’s Sky are randomly generated, so luck plays a big role in this task. These ships belong to NPC pilots and can be bought from them for the necessary cash.

The spaceship hunters must therefore visit different systems and see if there are ships that meet Avaslash’s wishes. If so, they can contact Avaslash on Reddit to discuss the next steps.

Details are important

Avaslash places a lot of importance on the details of the ship he is searching for:

  • Hull configuration is Patagon-S
  • Cockpit is Katuo-S
  • Wing configuration Y-Tern, D-Flect, or Tern, with D-Flect being the best option.
  • Rear fin: All except Alula. RTX-IBIS would be optimal.
  •  No special cargo configuration
  • Booster configuration does not matter

He also wants very specific colors:

  • Lower color must be black, dark gray, or dark blue
  • Upper color must be white, with white wings and armor.
  • The ship must have yellow stickers.
  • Other stickers in a different color are not acceptable.

The money does not matter

270 million bucks is a decent sum in No Man’s Sky. When asked why Avaslash is willing to spend so much money for a “so simple ship”, he replied, “Why not?” He has so much money in the game that he doesn’t know what to do with it.

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Since you cannot directly hand over the units in NMS, Avaslash will give valuable items to the finder, such as fuel for freighters.

After the find, the exchange will proceed as follows:

  • The finder receives 25 million in advance for providing the coordinates of the system where the ship was found.
  • Another 175 million will be given if the ship meets the conditions
  • However, if the ship looks exactly like before, an additional 20 million bonus will be added
  • And if the finder locates and reports the ship within 2 weeks, he will receive an additional 50 million on top.

However, Avaslash is also a PC player. And since PC and PS4 players cannot encounter each other in No Man’s Sky, he will also not be able to pay the promised amount in that case. Instead, a Steam gift card would be offered to the PS4 player.

Want to take a peek into No Man’s Sky? Read our report on the NEXT update:

No Man’s Sky was indifferent to me until the NEXT multiplayer changed that

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Source(s):
  1. Rock, Paper, Schotgun
  2. Gamestar
  3. Reddit