Fortnite: Official announcement on Android is lame, but rumors are hot

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Finally, there’s news and official information about Fortnite on Android, but it confirms the wrong rumor. Fortnite will indeed skip the “Google Play” store and will offer Fortnite Mobile for download on its own site.

Fortnite Android comes without Google Play – only via direct download

This is what Epic officially says today: Epic has officially confirmed what was already circulating as a rumor in the media. When Fortnite appears on Android, it will be through its own APK download and not via the Google Play store.

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Much ado: There is a lot of PR information surrounding this. Epic’s CEO Tim Sweeney says they are seeking “direct contact” with the customer.

And of course, they want to save the 30% fee that they would otherwise have to pay to Google from every dollar.

Dataminers had already found this information a few days ago.

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When is the release on Android?

Much more important is what information Epic has not provided:

  • There is still no information about the release date on Android phones
  • And there is still no information whether Fortnite Android will actually be exclusive to an expensive Samsung phone for 30 days.
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New rumors more exciting than the official ones

While the official information is rather bland, there are hot infos from elsewhere today:

  • The latest rumor even suggests that Fortnite Android will run exclusively on Samsung phones for three to four months. Initially, 30 days only on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, later another 60 to 90 days exclusively on other Samsung phones: on “selected models of the Galaxy S” series. It is assumed that this refers to Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 8, and Galaxy S8.

This information comes from the site “Android Headline.” They claim to have learned it from a source familiar with these matters.

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Release of Fortnite on Android “for everyone” only in November?

What is the timeline if the rumors are true?

  • The announcement of Fortnite Android would be on August 9 at Samsung Unpacked – together with star streamer Ninja
  • The release of Fortnite Mobile on the 1000€ phone “Samsung Galaxy Note 9” would be on August 24
  • On other Samsung Galaxy phones, Fortnite Mobile could be played from September 24, 2018
  • And the remaining players, without a Samsung phone, could only run Fortnite Mobile on their Android devices by the end of November or December.
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Official announcement further strengthens rumors

What is interesting here? The interesting thing is that Epic’s official statement strengthens the credibility of the Samsung rumor.

Because Epic announces the release without stating the release date. An announcement just to say that Fortnite Android skips the “Google Play” store is actually nonsense. Customers want to know the release date and not such download details.

The strategy only makes sense if they really want to leverage another event to announce the release. It now strongly indicates that Fortnite will initially be exclusive to Samsung phones. The question will be: For how long?

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Activision-Blizzard says: Player numbers rise in Destiny 2 – everything else is great too

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The giant corporation Activision-Blizzard has released its quarterly figures. It is said that Destiny 2 has recovered in Q2 2018 – the player numbers have increased. Otherwise, there’s only acknowledging nodding for its own games. Apparently, everything is going great: Everything is fine with WoW, Overwatch, Hearthstone and Call of Duty Black Ops 4.

Activision Blizzard with rock-solid quarter: On Thursday, Activision-Blizzard presented its figures for the second quarter of 2018. This is the period from April to June 2018.

There are practically no jumps or surprises. Everything is incredibly solid.

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Fear of Fortnite and PUBG unfounded

Another strong quarter: Previously, some observers were worried that the rise of PUBG and Fortnite would bleed Activision-Blizzard. But that is not the case.

Activision Blizzard has practically the same strong numbers in Q2 2018 as a year ago:

  • Players: There are 352 million MAUs, that is the “monthly active users.” Of these, 270 million are from King’s mobile games like “Candy Crush.” Blizzard contributes 37 million users
  • Money: Revenue in 2018 is slightly higher than in 2017 in the same quarter. It has risen to 1.64 billion US dollars, from 1.63 in Q2 2017
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Everything is fine with WoW, Overwatch, Hearthstone and Call of Duty

Highlights: Since it was a quiet quarter, most highlights revolved around pre-orders for Q3 2018, when the holiday season starts:

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What is Blizzard doing next? In the outlook for Blizzard, “Mobile Incubation” plays an important role again. Thus, it seems clear: The creative power at Blizzard is currently focused on developing new games for mobile.

Other key areas mentioned include esports with the Overwatch League and Battle.net.

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Destiny 2 is apparently recovering

Interesting for us at Mein MMO is always how Destiny 2 is doing. There is praise from Activision-Blizzard:

  • The expansion Warmind had a higher engagement than “House of Wolves” in Destiny 1, that was the second expansion there
  • Furthermore, the player numbers of Destiny 2 have increased compared to Q1 2018
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According to Activision, this shows that Bungie is making progress in giving fans what they expect. The expansion “Warmind” has shown how they will develop the community.

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In September, Forsaken will start; here they already believe to see good results.

This doesn’t sound particularly euphoric, but serves as a signal: Things are heading in the right direction with Destiny 2.

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Die Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Private Beta – Alles, was Ihr wissen müsst

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The Private Beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 starts its second weekend on PS4. Players on Xbox One and PC can try it out for the first time. We summarize all important information for you.

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Here you can find information about start time, pre-load, download size, participation requirements, and everything else you should know about the beta.

When does the Black Ops 4 Private Beta run? All about the start time

PS4 and Xbox One – Private Beta: The Black Ops 4 beta is divided into several phases. The first weekend was exclusively reserved for PS4.

The next phase starts this weekend. From August 10 at 7:00 PM to August 13 at 7:00 PM, the beta will run for the second time – this time on PS4 and Xbox One.

PC – Private and Open Beta: For PC players, the beta also starts on August 10 at 7:00 PM – but only for those who pre-ordered the game.

Everyone else can join the Open Beta one day later, on Saturday, August 11 at 7:00 PM. All you need for this Open Beta phase is a Battle.net account. The beta will remain active on PC until August 13 at 7:00 PM.

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By the way: An Open Beta phase for PS4 and Xbox One has not been announced yet. However, Activision might open the gates for all interested parties on consoles at a certain point, as has been done in the past with other betas.

Is there a preload for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Private Beta?

The beta client can now be downloaded on all platforms.

How large is the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Beta?

The download size of the beta client for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 amounts to a whopping 31.22 GB for PS4.

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The system requirements for the Black Ops 4 Beta on PC

The system specs are already known. You can find all details here: What your PC needs to play along in the beta.

How can you participate in the Black Ops 4 Private Beta?

Only via pre-order: The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Beta is not available to all players. The only guaranteed way to participate is to pre-order the game at retail, through the PS Store, the Xbox Store, or via Battle.net.

If you pre-ordered with your trusted retailer, you will receive a token that you can redeem on the official site. In return, you will receive a code for PS4, Xbox One, or Battle.net.

If you pre-order via Amazon, you will receive the code via email.

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If you have pre-ordered digitally, you will be able to download the beta through the store of the respective platform as soon as it becomes available.

What content does the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Private Beta offer?

Only traditional multiplayer: The Black Ops 4 Private Beta focuses solely on testing the regular multiplayer mode. The battle royale mode Blackout will not be part of this beta.

What’s included: Both beta weekends offer 5 game modes on 6 different maps. Several Specialists (classes) will be playable in this setting – including Nomad and Prophet.

The Black Ops 4 Beta Game Modes:

  • Team Deathmatch
  • Domination
  • Hardpoint
  • Search & Destroy
  • Control

By the way: The new “Chaos Team Deathmatch” playlist of the Black Ops 4 Beta combines the game modes Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed and adds a special twist. Instead of 5vs5, it is played in a 6vs6 format. Additionally, it is possible to select up to two identical specialists per team.

The Black Ops 4 Beta Maps:

  • Contraband
  • Seaside
  • Payload
  • Frequency
  • Hacienda
  • Gridlock

The Specialists in the Black Ops 4 Beta:

  • Ruin
  • Seraph
  • Firebreak
  • Battery
  • Recon
  • Torque
  • Crash
  • Ajax
  • Nomad
  • Prophet
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Also included: The “Pick 10” class system will also be present, as well as the new Special-Issue equipment and a new gear slot. The maximum level is currently set at 34.

Is a PS Plus/Xbox Live Gold membership required for the Black Ops 4 Beta?

Although it has not yet been officially confirmed by Activision, previous Call of Duty betas did not require a PS Plus subscription. An active Xbox Live Gold membership is required to play on Xbox One.

Will progress from the Black Ops 4 Beta transfer to the full version?

No, neither your stats nor your progress will carry over to the full game.

But: Your progress from the first beta weekend on PS4 will be transferred to the second weekend.

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Are there rewards for participating in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Beta?

Calling Card: If you log in to the beta on any platform during either of the two weekends, you will receive a unique calling card. This can only be obtained through the beta and will be delivered at the launch of Black Ops 4 on October 12, 2018.

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Unlock Token: If you manage to reach the maximum level of the beta, you will receive an unlock token at the launch of the game. You can then use this token in the release version of Black Ops 4 to unlock any item in the class creation menu immediately.

Is the Blackout Battle Royale mode included in the Black Ops 4 Beta?

No, the Blackout mode can be tested in a separate beta that will take place in September 2018. A specific start date has not yet been announced. However, Treyarch has already confirmed that this beta will also start on PS4 first.

When is the release of Call of Duty Black Ops 4?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be released on October 12, 2018, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Take-Two sagt: Red Dead Redemption 2 wird die Industrie neu definieren

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Rockstar Games’ next major milestone Red Dead Redemption 2 is currently still in development. The CEO of publisher Take-Two, Strauss Zelnick, is already convinced that it will be successful. 

During an investor conference, Zelnick expressed his sentiments regarding the high expectations tied to Red Dead Redemption 2. He seems very optimistic about this. He believes the game will be successful. He doesn’t appear to be worried about the competition.

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Competition? Red Dead Redemption 2 will redefine the industry

The prospect of several competitors in the autumn is not alarming, but it is taken seriously. Rockstar Games does not take success for granted. Nonetheless, they are convinced that the shooter will be successful.

Many Rockstar titles have faced similar situations: It is not the first time they have had to face prominent competition. So far, this has not been too great of a hurdle.

Blockbusters influencing the entire industry? Zelnick is confident that with RDR2 they have created a creative milestone that could redefine the gaming industry. The reasons for this, however, he left open.

Will Red Dead Redemption 2 exceed expectations?

Every time they make it their goal not only to meet expectations and hopes but also to exceed them. With GTA 5, they never anticipated such success, yet it has become one of the most successful games of all time.

While hardly anyone expects Red Dead Redemption 2 to reach the numbers of GTA, Zelnick is convinced that expectations will be exceeded.

My belief is that Red Dead Redemption 2 will shatter expectations and that the online experience also will be extraordinary, but unexpected.

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Multiplayer is expected to be unexpected and extraordinary: This is to be contributed by the new multiplayer mode, which according to Take-Two president Karl Slatoff is supposed to deliver a completely new online experience. Unfortunately, there is still no new information on this.

However, since Take-Two is keeping it such a secret, it is likely that this will differ from the online mode of GTA 5.

It is hard to predict how successful Red Dead Redemption 2 will ultimately be. Zelnick, however, points out that they could never have foreseen the success of GTA 5 in this way.

So who knows how the open-world shooter will fare? What do you think?

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Call of Duty Black Ops 4: Beta 31 GB large, has a new deathmatch format

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Just before the start of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Private Beta on PS4, there are some new details from Treyarch and Activision.

Today, Friday, August 3, 2018, at 7:00 PM, the Private Beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 starts – initially exclusively on PS4. Just before the launch, the developers have additional fresh information regarding the upcoming test phase. We summarize the news for you.

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Descriptions of the 2 new maps announced

While the two maps Hacienda and Gridlock were already known and confirmed for the beta, there were no details about the locations until now. These have now been published.

Hacienda: A spacious vineyard by a peaceful lake in the rural area of Spain, and the home of a high-ranking crime syndicate boss.

Gridlock: A Japanese metropolis whose city center is blocked due to the aftermath of a botched bank robbery.

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Chaos Team Deathmatch

The “Chaos Team Deathmatch” playlist combines the gameplay modes Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed and adds a special twist. Instead of 5vs5, it is played in a 6vs6 format. Additionally, it is possible to choose up to two identical specialists per team.

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Download size of the Beta Client

The download size of the Beta client for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is now known. On PS4, the download takes up a whopping 31.22 GB.

Everything you need to know about the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Private Beta can be found here:

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Private Beta – Everything you need to know

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Star Citizen says: We can’t be Pay2Win, there is no Win with us

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In Star Citizen, a discussion about Pay2Win is raging. The developer makes an interesting statement: In its space simulation, there can be no “Pay2Win” because no one can truly win.

What happened? In the turbulent forums of Star Citizen, there was an uproar about the “in-game money.”

Until then, players could only collect a certain amount of in-game money (UEC), but that was limited by a maximum cap. This limit has been lifted – from now on, players can collect as much Star Citizen money as they want – albeit with a daily cap.

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Pay2Win allegations arise again

The forum is ablaze: As so often, this led to a discussion where two groups claimed the interpretation of this news for themselves.

  • Critics said: This is clearly Pay2Win. They are running out of money and now they want to rake in more cash. This allows people who invest more real money in Star Citizen to buy an even greater advantage than they already have.
  • Defenders said: This is just hate against the game. This is a minor issue that changes nothing. This is the same discussion every time; bored haters crawl out of their holes wanting to harm our game.

What does Pay2Win mean? Pay2Win means that you can buy advantages in a game with real money. When exactly something is considered Pay2Win is hotly debated.

For some, “any kind of purchasable advantage” is already Pay2Win. For others, Pay2Win only starts when additional conditions are met: When the advantages are particularly great or exclusive and you can’t keep up with the “whales” who spend a lot of money without investing money.

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Star Citizen constantly under suspicion of Pay2Win: This Pay2Win discussion has been raging for years around Star Citizen, sometimes swelling, sometimes fading. Critics accuse Star Citizen of taking in enormous sums by constantly pushing new digital ships at outrageous prices.

However, defenders say that everything is okay and within reason. It’s not really about gaining true advantages; they just want to support the game and its development.

The last climax of the discussion was reached when Star Citizen sold land in space.

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Star Citizen speaks out

This is what Star Citizen says: The company behind Star Citizen, CIG, has commented on the story, providing two statements to the website MassivelyOp.

On the one hand, they explain that they lifted the general money cap in the context of the game’s development but replaced it with a daily cap.

This was a development decision, actually a significant milestone, and had nothing to do with marketing or sales.

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Furthermore, it says:

“Pay to Win” – What does “winning” even mean in Star Citizen? We have challenges and gameplay for everyone, from the solo player flying an Aurora to huge crews operating an Idris together. We are developing a space simulation. I don’t know how one could win that. That’s the real idea: you play how you want to play.

In WoW or EVE players also have an advantage

It continues: You can buy better stats or skills with money, but not magic balls that kill everything. Everything that can be bought with real money can also be earned in Star Citizen.

By allowing players to buy ships or in-game money, you enable them to support the project. Every online game has some form of imbalance. Anyone starting WoW or EVE today also faces a disadvantage compared to veterans.

You can find the complete statements in English here on MassivelyOp.

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My MMO asks: Are you playing less because of the heat?

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The weather in Germany has been treating us well for weeks. But is this affecting your gaming behavior?

Gaming indoors in the heat: Temperatures above 30°C have been the norm in many regions of Germany in recent weeks. It is actually nice to let the sun shine on your belly at the swimming pool and not feel cold outside in a light shirt even in the evening.

But you have arrived here at Mein MMO because MMOs and other online games are dear to you. Is the practice of this passion suffering under the heat?

Several hours in raids, or just “light gaming”?

In the gaming community, people are dealing with the current summer temperatures in various ways. For some players, it is simply too hot – they do not want to sit at the PC in this heat and stick to the chair back. Others show no mercy, gaming is the priority – even at 35°C in the room. And then there are players “in between”.

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You can observe three groups:

  • Sun instead of PC: This group of gamers is really enjoying the warm weather. They consciously forgo gaming sessions and prefer to go outside.
  • Prefer only short rounds: When the heat builds up in the gaming room, motivation to try a boss fight over and over for four hours drops. Then it’s better to game less or only in short rounds. One round of Fortnite, a quick match in FIFA, or completing a small dungeon in the favorite MMO.
  • The heat leaves them cold: These gamers also play the longest raids and are not distracted by the temperatures at all. What are cool drinks and fans for?

Do you belong to one of these three groups? Can you even “seriously” game in the heat, or do you prefer to wait for cooler temperatures and enjoy a little break now?

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This is what it looks like in our editorial office:

  • Irie does not play less. She is sensitive to the sun and, according to her own statement, “catches fire after 10 minutes in the sun.”
  • Tarek chills by the lake in this weather – it is right around the corner. He plays less in this weather.
  • For Cortyn, the weather has no impact. “I never game because I work hard all day for Mein-MMO.”
  • Micha notices that she games “differently”. While she would still raid, she also enjoys playing casual rounds of Diablo III alone.
  • Kevin is now, like Tarek, more often by the lake. Out of 50 hours a week, he now spends only 30 hours a week gaming.
  • I, Patrick, game significantly less indoors in this weather. I prefer to be outside (and play Pokémon GO there) or sit on the terrace with my favorite neighbors and talk about games.

Do the temperatures also affect your gaming behavior?

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So will Anthem den Balance-Akt mit Story und dem Multiplayer schaffen

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

The upcoming online shooter Anthem is expected to have an extensive story focused primarily on the individual players. At the same time, there is an open world shared by players. How will Anthem combine these aspects? This is explained by BioWare head Casey Hudson.

In a update from the BioWare blog, BioWare head Casey Hudson explains how to combine story and multiplayer. The question about the story is frequently asked by fans. A single-player story within an online game where players can travel together in groups? How do you reconcile that?

Hudson highlights a specific system called “Our World, My Story.” This is supposed to help BioWare convincingly bring together story and multiplayer. Here’s how it is supposed to work.

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“Our World, My Story” system aims to connect the two aspects of the game

This system is one of the most innovative aspects of Anthem and is intended to master the balancing act between single-player story and multiplayer world.

Our World – How players experience the world together: The open world of Anthem is dynamic: weather changes, day/night cycles, and events are experienced by all players at the same time. This would connect the world and provide all players with a similar experience.

Missions can be experienced and completed together in co-op. The story only takes place here in the form of dialogues and tasks. The stories told by this open world are shared by everyone.

Regardless of level, players can collect loot in groups and level up together.

My Story – Players will experience the story mainly alone: The main story of Anthem takes place mainly in Fort Tarsis. In this hub, players go about their business, build relationships with NPCs, and make important decisions that can influence the course of the narrative.

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More information on PAX West: They are aware that this superficial information is not particularly enlightening. However, Hudson cannot go into more detail yet. They want to show more at PAX West, which runs from August 31 to September 3.

There are apparently other big questions about Anthem that will be answered there.

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Hudson also comments on Dragon Age, Mass Effect, and Star Wars

Besides Anthem, there are large fan groups eagerly awaiting information about Bioware’s two major franchises. What has become of Mass Effect and Dragon Age? Hudson gives hope to the fans!

Is BioWare working on Mass Effect and Dragon Age? According to Hudson, teams are working behind the scenes on secret things. They are not ready to show these things yet. However, he is confident that fans will like them.

 “We have some teams hidden away working on some secret stuff that I think you’ll really like. We’re just not ready to talk about any of it for a little while.”

News about Star Wars: There are also big plans for Star Wars: The Old Republic this year. New features and surprises are planned.

What do you think of the information? 

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Destiny 2: Popular Year 1 Weapons Return with Random Rolls in Year 2

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In the current TWaB blog, Bungie announced that numerous Year 1 items will be removed with the launch of Destiny 2: Forsaken. However, a handful of popular Year 1 weapons will return in new form – with Random Rolls! 

The first year of Destiny 2 is coming to an end. In just a month, with the launch of the Forsaken expansion, a new year will begin. In this context, many vendors and events will have a completely new inventory.

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Many Year 1 gear pieces will be replaced with new items as the second year begins. And with the new gear, Random Rolls will also accompany this change.

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However, some of the most popular weapons from Year 1 will make the jump into Year 2 – also with Random Rolls!

Forsaken Brings New Item Inventory with Random Rolls

These items are going into retirement: According to Bungie, some Year 1 items will still be available in Season 4 –  including destination weapons and armor sets. However, numerous other items from Year 1 will be removed from the vendors’ inventory with the launch of Forsaken. Among them are:

Vanguard

  • Weapons from Year 1
  • Armor from Year 1
  • Season rewards

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  • Weapons from Year 1
  • Armor from Year 1
  • Season rewards

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  • Weapons from Year 1
  • Mods from Year 1 that will no longer be available
  • Badges from Year 1

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  • Armor from Year 1
  • Badges from Year 1

Trials of the Nine

  • Weapons from Year 1
  • Armor from Year 1
  • Shaders from Year 1
  • Ships, Sparrows, and Ghost Shells from Year 1

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  • Weapons from Year 1
  • Armor from Year 1
  • Shaders from Year 1
  • Ships, Sparrows, and Ghost Shells from Year 1

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  • Badges from Year 1
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These items will no longer be available in Year 2, but vendors will receive new gear – already with Random Rolls. All players can earn these items in Year 2.

The Most Popular Weapons from Year 1 Receive Random Rolls

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Some Year 1 weapons will receive Random Rolls: Some items will return in Year 2, but not quite as you know them. With Forsaken, a handful of popular Year 1 weapons will be brought up to Year 2 standards – including Random Rolls and the ability to equip Year 2 weapon mods.

Which weapons will be included? Bungie did not disclose which Year 1 weapons will return in new form with the Fall expansion.

However, in the relevant section of the TWaB blog, a prominent image of the popular Year 1 hand cannon Better Devils was featured. Since Bungie never places such details randomly, there is a good chance that the likely best legendary hand cannon will soon enjoy Random Rolls and new mods.

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What do you think of this step? Which Year 1 weapons would you particularly like to see return in Year 2? What kind of rolls do you wish for your favorites?

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Ninja is the number 1 on Twitch with 10 million followers – Thanks to Fortnite

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Streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was the first to break the 10 million follower mark on Twitch. He is one of the big winners of the huge hype surrounding Fortnite.

Who is Ninja? Tyler Blevins is 27 years old. He was already a professional player at the age of 18, back then for Halo 3. He started streaming in 2011, at a time when Twitch was still called “Justin TV”.

Ninja witnessed the rise of the “Battle Royale” genre, which is considered particularly favorable for streamers and viewers because there is always something happening:

  • Ninja started with H1Z1 when it went into early access in early 2015
  • Then moved to PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds when it launched in March 2017 and won the match at Gamescom
  • until he found Fortnite, and with it, wealth and popularity
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Success Came with Fortnite

The Hype: Fortnite launched its “Battle Royale” mode in September 2017. Initially mockingly regarded as a blatant PUBG copy and an “emergency” action after the original Fortnite failed. However, Fortnite: Battle Royale became a hit.

By January 2018 at the latest, Fortnite had developed into a global phenomenon – and Ninja played a crucial role in this.

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Large Gap to Number 2

10 million followers: Last night, Ninja became the first person to break the 10 million mark on Twitch. He is far ahead of the competition.

In comparison, Shroud has 3.91 million followers, Fortnite colleague TSM-Myth has 3.88 million, Twitch veteran summit1g has 3.25 million, and Riot Games, the creators of LoL, have 2.992 million.

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Twitch Prime Subs the Big Money Maker

Twitch has made Ninja rich: Ninja has been set for months. Epic has already closed two “deals” with Twitch. Through these deals, Fortnite players receive an exclusive skin pack when they use a Twitch Prime subscription. Every month, users can distribute one free Twitch Prime subscription to a streamer.

These Twitch Prime subscriptions provide each “Subscriber” with a monthly contribution of about $2.50. It adds up. It is assumed that tens of thousands of subscriptions ended up with Ninja through this method, making him a millionaire.

Currently, there are rumors that Fortnite and Twitch are planning a 3rd pack for Twitch Prime.

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Pokémon GO: Trade event active – Reduces costs and brings more candies

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In Pokémon GO the trading costs are reduced for about two weeks. You can find out what else the trading event brings here.

Spontaneous announcement: On Thursday evening, the Pokémon GO team announced that an event is now active. In this special trading event, you should take advantage of the new feature.

The bonuses: The stardust costs are reduced and you receive more candies when trading. Additionally, new Pokémon registered in the PokéDex grant more XP.

Trading Event – How long will it last?

Start and end: The trading event started on August 2, 2018, at 10:00 PM German time. According to Niantic, it will remain active until August 19, 2018, at 6:00 AM.

The bonuses: During the event, there are in-game advantages in three categories:

  • Less dust: 25% less stardust cost for every regular and special trade
  • More candies: In the announcement, Niantic states that you can earn “up to six candies” with each trade. It seems to be three additional candies for each trade
  • Triple XP: Registering new Pokémon in the PokéDex gives you triple the amount of experience points
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Why this event? Niantic presumably wants to capitalize on the popularity of the trading feature. The function was introduced in the game only recently and is now expected to be heavily utilized due to the new bonuses.

You can find the new trading costs in the following infographic:

Pokémon GO Trading Event

Chance of Lucky Pokémon

Lucky Pokémon: Keep in mind, when trading you have the chance to receive Lucky Pokémon. These are new in Pokémon GO and are directly related to the trading system. Whether the chance of Lucky Pokémon is increased during the event is unclear.

Pokémon GO IV Lucky

What do we know about Lucky Pokémon?

  • Lucky Pokémon require less stardust for power-ups
  • They have minimum values of 10, 10, 10 – Don’t worry, your lucky Pokémon have good IV values
  • The longer a Pokémon has been in a trainer’s possession, the higher the chance that it will become “lucky” after the trade

And what about Gen 4? After an alleged leak, the trainer community is waiting for news about the fourth generation. However, Niantic probably still has nothing definitive to say about that.

Pokémon GO is reportedly starting a Gen 4 event this week, says leak

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Goosebumps! WoW has a new Saurfang cinematic “Old Warrior”

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Blizzard has released a new CGI cinematic featuring Saurfang. Check out what drives the old warrior-orc in World of Warcraft!

The developers at Blizzard have once again managed to present a major surprise. Completely unexpectedly, they have released another cinematic for World of Warcraft – and not a “drawn” one, like the Warbringer videos, but a CGI video titled “Old Warrior.” It tells the story of Saurfang and his motivation, after Sylvanas burned Teldrassil.

You can watch the nearly 6-minute video here:

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An end full of honor. Varok Saurfang longs for a death on the battlefield. After his own son became a death knight under Arthas, Varok is also trying to finally find an honorable death in battle, which has been denied to him for some time. His spirit is mostly broken, and after the burning of Teldrassil, he no longer supports Sylvanas’s decisions.

WoW Saurfang Cinematic title 2

He decides on a final battle and wants to face the Alliance troops before Undercity alone, to find a death in war and be with his son and ancestors. However, the young troll shaman by his side holds him back and asks him to “live a little longer” – because except for the Horde, they have nothing left.

“Zappy Boy” is also involved. Fans on Reddit are going crazy that “Zappy Boy” has his own role in the cinematic. The young troll shaman can also be seen in the intro cinematic of Battle for Azeroth and has quickly become a meme in the community. That he now plays such an important role alongside Saurfang is for the fans like a heavenly revelation.

WoW Saurfang Cinematic title 3

Cortyn says: Another goosebumps cinematic from Blizzard, completely unexpected and of such high quality. It may very well be the first time that a WoW expansion gets two very long videos in CGI quality. Hats off for that – now Saurfang has definitely become a little more likable. Also, the horde players who no longer support Sylvanas should be somewhat appeased; not everyone is a supporter of the war chief.

What do you think of this cinematic? How did you like it?

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Hearthstone: All 135 new cards from Dr. Boom’s Secret Lab

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We will show you all 135 new cards that will go live with the Hearthstone expansion “Dr. Boom’s Lab”!

The latest expansion for Hearthstone, “Dr. Boom’s Lab” (“Boomsday Project”), is getting ready. To ensure you’re well prepared and already know which cards await you in the upcoming expansion (Release August 7, 2018), we have created an overview for you where we present all the new cards.

As usual, we have sorted the cards by classes, mana costs, and card types. If you want to view the cards of a specific class, use the links below. Otherwise, you can also click through all the pages in sequence via the navigation to view all cards in detail.

All New Druid Cards from “Dr. Boom’s Lab”

On the next page, you will find the cards of the Hunter.

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Destiny 2 hints at the return of 3-Tap hand cannons in the Crucible

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In a short teaser, Bungie hints at the return of 3-Tap Hand Cannons in PvP from Destiny 2 and reveals more cool details. 

With just a 17-second teaser trailer, Bungie promotes the upcoming Combat Reveal Stream next Tuesday, August 7th. However, the clip contains far more details than some might suspect.

3-Tap Hand Cannons are returning in PvP: Numerous Guardians immediately noticed this detail, but Bungie itself made it very clear through several tweets: 3-Tap Hand Cannons will apparently make a return in the Crucible with the Forsaken expansion.

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Destiny veterans fondly remember hand cannons like Eyasluna or the Palindrome, which dominated the Crucible in Destiny 1. Now, hand cannons could possibly become more popular in Destiny 2 soon.

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What does the video show? A Guardian with the hand cannon Better Devils takes down his opponent with just three shots. While there are already a few hand cannons in Destiny 2 that can kill with three precision hits in PvP (110 RPM archetype), the Better Devils has definitely not been one of them until now.

Additionally, the third and thus deadly shot in the video appears to be a body shot rather than a precision shot. This shot is not delivered through the sights but fired from the hip.

Another detail: Furthermore, one can now assume with quite a bit of certainty that the IKELOS shotgun from the Escalation Protocol will move into the special or one of the two quick slots.

Because the Guardian in the video carries the exotic sniper Whisper of the Worm on his back and has the IKELOS shotgun actively equipped. The Whisper sniper will remain in the power slot in Year 2 – this has already been confirmed. Additionally, his setup is completed by the hand cannon Better Devils, which is also expected to remain kinetic in Year 2.

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What do you think of 3-Tap Hand Cannons for the Crucible? Would you be excited about this sandbox adjustment?

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FIFA 18: New Title Update – The Patch Notes of Version 1.15

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A new title update for FIFA 18 was released on Thursday for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Version 1.15 brings us minor changes, primarily affecting the “World Cup” modes.

While the update was available for PC earlier, the title update 1.15 has also been available for download on Xbox One and PS4 since Thursday, August 2.

The changes are not significant, mainly focusing on bug fixes and various World Cup modes.

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The patch notes for the “FIFA 18” update 1.15

Below, we summarize the most important patch notes in English.

FIFA World Cup:

  • The team settings in the World Cup online tournament are now saved.
  • The cup window has been removed, meaning that the “FIFA World Cup” online tournament will no longer reset weekly.
  • Various bug fixes in Ultimate Team, such as the duplicate stack, latency bar, game invitations, and fixing various crash causes.
  • The custom controls and game settings tiles now function correctly.

Career mode:

  • Bug fix: The game crashed when searching for a player that was fully scouted by the 6th scout who then transferred clubs.

PC version:

  • You can no longer select the language when starting the game. The language is taken from the Origin settings, where it must also be changed.
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You can find the full patch notes in English for the update here.

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Conan Exiles hat neuen DLC: Schaut Euch an, was in Jewel of the West steckt

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In Conan Exiles, you now have the opportunity to craft armor, weapons, and buildings in the style of the Aquilonians. The new DLC “Jewel of the West” is now available on Steam.

“Jewel of the West” DLC for Conan Exiles: The “Jewel of the West” DLC thematically focuses on the Aquilonians, a realm reminiscent of the ancient Romans. After the last DLC, the “Imperial East Pack,” was filled with Asian skins, you now get an alternative from the other direction.

Included in the DLC pack are:

  • 39 new building pieces
  • 15 new armor pieces in three sets
  • Nine new weapons
  • Five new Aquilonian decorative war paints
  • 25 new placeable items
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The DLC costs €9.99 on Steam and will be directly unlocked on your Steam account for Conan Exiles. Directly to the Steam page of the DLC.

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ESO: In the new dungeon, you must stop an army of werewolves with three others

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With the DLC “Wolfhunter”, two new dungeons are coming to The Elder Scrolls Online. One of the two dungeons takes place in the Moon Hunter’s Bastion. It has been conquered by werewolves, and you are to reclaim it.

Overrun by Werewolves

No Werewolves Allowed: The Silver Dawn Order consists of sworn werewolf hunters who have dedicated their lives to eradicating all werewolves. In their eyes, werewolves are cursed and must be removed from the face of Tamriel.

The Moon Hunter’s Bastion served for many years as the operational base to coordinate the missions of the order’s members in the region of Glenumbra.

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But despite the impressive walls of the Moon Hunter’s Bastion, some werewolves have accomplished the unthinkable and conquered it. This loss not only deals a severe blow to the Silver Dawn’s efforts in Glenumbra, but it also has a very demoralizing effect on the entire order.

The enemy they swore to destroy has triumphed over them.

4 Men Against a Small Army

A Fortress in the Moonlight: Therefore, you will be sent into the fortress to reclaim it for the Silver Dawn Order. While doing so, you must deal with the defensive mechanisms of the castle that serve to repel intruders.

Narrow corridors, complementary doors, and open spaces provide plenty of room to set ambushes and take down unsuspecting intruders. But it’s not just the fortress itself that makes your progress difficult.

ESO Vykosa

In the fortress, powerful werewolves are not the only magical beings waiting for you, trying to prevent you from reaching their leader Vykosa.

Vykosa is an ancient werewolf lady accompanied in battle by two chained wolves. She intends to use the Moon Hunter’s Bastion to breed a massive army that will engulf all of Tamriel. You are to prevent this and reclaim the order’s grounds in the process.

Become the Wild Werewolf

Wild Rewards: Completing the dungeon grants you numerous rewards, as always.

  • Upon first completion, you will receive a trophy and bust for your home
  • If you achieve the “Challenger of the Moon Hunter’s Bastion” achievement, you may dress in the appearance of the saber cat in brown werewolf fur
  • The bosses in the fortress drop a unique set for each armor type. With the medium armor set, you will inflict bleed damage on attacks
  • The Mask of Vykosa and the associated shoulders are ideal for tanks. The mask set increases your healing received and applies greater crippling to taunted enemies
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Release: Wolfhunter releases for PC and Mac on August 13. PS4 and Xbox One follow on August 28. ESO Plus members can play the DLC for free during their membership.

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Realm Royale for PS4 and Xbox One – 1. Invitations to the beta are out

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The online shooter Realm Royale is set to release for the PS4 and Xbox One. However, a closed beta will take place first: the first wave of invites is on its way. But only a few are chosen.

First invitations for the closed beta of the online shooter Realm Royale for consoles are here. The emails were apparently sent out on August 1st. More invitations are expected to come, as the studio Hi-Rez wants to focus on technical improvements first.

What is Realm Royale? Realm Royale is based on the hero shooter Paladins, but it is a classic battle royale. On a large map, 100 players fight each other; the last one standing wins. Unlike other battle royale games, Realm Royale features RPG elements in the form of character classes and skills.

How do I get into the beta on PS4 or Xbox One? You need to sign up on the  official Realm Royale site. There is nothing else to consider. The game is free.

If you have registered and still haven’t received a code, you will probably only be allowed onto the servers with the upcoming waves.

Realm Royale classes

What about the PC? Realm Royale can already be played on PC. The  game is available for free on Steam.

When is the beta supposed to start? This week. If there are no delays, the closed beta will go online by August 5th at the latest.

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Closed beta starts with a small number of players – more invitations to follow

The beta of the battle royale shooter will initially be held on a small scale. According to Josh Nash, community manager at Hi-Rez Studios, they want to improve the core mechanics first. They hope to make the beta accessible to many more people soon.

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Further information about the closed beta is expected to follow shortly. Apparently, the servers are still not online.

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Fortnite: Secret Star from the Road Trip Challenge Week 4

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A hidden star can also be found in a loading screen in week 4 of Season 5 in Fortnite: Battle Royale. We will show you where to find the secret extra level for the Battle Pass here.

Road Trip from week 4: If players complete all the challenges of the week, they unlock another level of the Season Challenge “Road Trip”. A secret loading screen will be revealed. It depicts the meta-plot of the current season.

Level for free: The pretty image serves not only for entertainment. In each of the images, you will find a subtle hint for a hidden treasure. If you find this, you will receive another level in the Battle Pass for free.

This also applies to the image from week 4.

Have you completed all challenges from week 4, there’s the bonus screen

What can be seen? The image shows us a relaxed pool atmosphere. Aggressive “sharks” are moving through the water and people are enjoying a cool down.

Meaningful graffiti: If you look closely, you can see a graffiti of a camel on the wall in the background.

Fortnite Road Trip Detail

The camel drinks with a straw from a cup. Most of you already know that it is time to search after Paradise Palms.

Here you will find the 4th bonus level for the Battle Pass

Here is the star: Travel to Paradise Palms to the camel. It is located southwest in this place. Just before the transition to the grass biome. You can hardly miss the huge animal when you are nearby. It drinks from a large cup.

Fortnite Kamel Paradise Palms

Climb onto the camel and walk along its back towards the rear end. There the star will appear.

Go to these coordinates: The coordinates on the map are G9 – There you will find the camel statue.

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Video Explanation: To make sure you know exactly where to find the star, we have embedded a video for you here.

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WoW: Chris Metzen calls on the community to take a deep breath first

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The mood in the World of Warcraft community is boiling shortly before the new expansion. The former head of WoW’s story, Chris Metzen, is now personally responding on Twitter.

Chris Metzen reassures the players: Following the uproar in recent days due to the pre-events for the new WoW addon Battle for Azeroth even the former Vice President of Blizzard, Chris Metzen, has spoken out on Twitter.

Players should take a deep breath, calm down, and enjoy the “ride.” The full extent of the wave has not yet been reached.

Heated discussions in the community

The reason for Chris Metzen’s post was that many WoW fans became increasingly vocal in recent days as they were unhappy with the current direction of the game. The idea behind Battle for Azeroth is to rekindle awareness for the Horde and Alliance. Perhaps that was a bit too successful.

Blizzard is also working with advertising: Check out the funny ads for Battle for Azeroth here!

Warbringers reinforce loyalty: In preparation for Battle for Azeroth, Blizzard has released “Warbringers” videos. In the videos that have been released so far, you can see two of the protagonists from Battle for Azeroth preparing for war.

The community’s reaction to the videos has shown that more and more players feel a stronger allegiance to their faction. They are reminded that the Horde and Alliance had only a purpose alliance against the Legion and are actually enemies.

WoW Battle for Azeroth key art

Players react strongly: Particularly the actions of Sylvanas have elicited very negative reactions from many players. Sylvanas appears as both evil in the videos, as well as in the pre-quest series “War of Thorns.”

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Especially for supporters of the Horde, this is very upsetting. Part of the community has even gone so far as to call for authors like Christie Golden to commit suicide over the current storyline.

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The reassuring words from the former face of WoW, Chris Metzen, are quite timely for the community. Chris Metzen left Blizzard on September 12, 2016, after 23 years of activity.

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