Shortly before the release of the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2, Bungie unveils another surprise. After years of demands and numerous fan projects, the studio is now releasing an official compendium of knowledge about the Destiny universe. The Grimoire cards from the first Destiny are coming in book format in Autumn 2018.
Surprise before Forsaken: After Bungie recently fulfilled a major wish for many fans by unexpectedly releasing the popular original Destiny soundtrack Music of the Spheres in an official edition , there is another big surprise just before the Forsaken release.
As Bungie announced now, the extensive background knowledge about the Destiny universe will finally be published in an official print version this coming autumn – in the form of the multi-part Destiny Grimoire Anthology.
The Background Story of Destiny – Much Wasted Potential
The first Destiny installment was criticized at the time for its implementation and presentation of the story. Missions without clearly recognizable goals and without any connection left fans with long faces as early as 2014.
A common thread was often sought in Destiny 1 in vain.
Those who wanted to dive deeper into the story and lore of the Destiny universe had to engage with the Grimoire cards.
What are the Grimoire Cards? They are collectibles. They illuminate the story of the Destiny universe in more detail.
At the same time, the cards served as a success system: Players unlocked them in various ways in the game – for example, by killing enemies, reviving dead ghosts, or participating in certain activities.
The Problem with Grimoire Cards: The content of these cards, which mostly consisted of detailed lore texts, could however only be viewed through Bungie’s website or via the companion app.
While they provided interested fans with profound background knowledge and helped to close certain story gaps and eliminate some logical errors, they lacked accessibility and integration in the game itself. Thus, the cards proved to be no really elegant solution to bring the undoubtedly exciting and engaging lore of Destiny closer to the wider audience.
Since then, there has been a constant call for a concise compendium – preferably in print form. This wish is now finally set to be fulfilled after nearly 4 years and numerous unofficial fan projects.
The Destiny Grimoire Anthology – Consolidated Destiny Knowledge in Book Form
Grimoire in Book Format: All fans interested in the exciting story and events surrounding the Destiny universe will soon have the opportunity to look up this knowledge in a corresponding work.
The first book of the Destiny Grimoire Anthology, Volume 1: Dark Mirror, will be released this coming autumn. On 128 pages of the hardcover edition, the stories from numerous sources will finally be interconnected.
What’s Inside: According to Bungie’s description, the anthology shines a new light on many legendary Destiny heroes and feared villains along with their greatest triumphs and tragedies.
Each book of this anthology is expected to deal with different facets of the Destiny world and highlight the conflict between the Traveler and its ancient enemies from various perspectives.
Destiny Grimoire Anthology Vol. 1: Dark Mirror will initially be released in English this autumn. Further language editions will follow. Pre-orders through the official Bungie Store are already possible. The first book costs 24.99 USD. The offer also includes the in-game emblem Codex Doctrinae for Destiny 2.
A rare card from Magic: The Gathering was sold this week for over $87,000 on eBay. That’s about €74,500. What makes the card so special?
How much was paid exactly? This week, a total of $87,672 was paid for a card from the original release of Magic The Gathering on eBay.
What kind of card is it? The card is “The Black Lotus” from the Alpha version. As the US site Kotaku knows, the card was produced in 3 editions of Magic and all were released in 1993:
In Alpha, there were 295 cards with black borders
In Beta, some errors were corrected and 7 cards were added
And Unlimited was basically the Beta for the mass market, here the border became white.
25-year-old card – almost perfectly preserved
What makes this card so valuable? This card was from the Alpha of Magic from 1993. Only 1,100 of this card were produced.
Moreover, despite its 25 years, the card is almost perfectly preserved. A service that grades cards rated it 9.5 (out of 10). This makes it one of the best-preserved “Black Lotus” cards in the world. A card like this is extremely rarely offered.
Additionally, “Black Lotus” might be one of the most well-known Magic cards in history.
What does Black Lotus actually do? In Magic, you have to play land to obtain resources, the mana. With the mana, you can then play other cards. However, a player can only play one land per turn. This severely limits how much mana can be spent in each turn.
The trick with “Black Lotus” is that the card provides three mana without consuming any mana itself. This allowed players to have over four mana available in the first turn, granting a significant advantage just because they had this card.
The Black Lotus early on shattered the balance of Magic.
That’s why “the Black Lotus” was never printed again after 1993 and built a legendary reputation that was now worth a collector so much money that one could have afforded a luxury limousine with it.
At least the card in Magic can still be touched, but virtual items can also fetch huge sums:
EA assures investors that it has learned from the mistakes of Star Wars Battlefront 2. With the new shooter Battlefield V, it aims not to repeat these mistakes, but to start with a new plan based on the errors of the past.
Who is speaking? The CFO of EA, Blake Jorgensen, and the EA CEO, Andrew Wilson, spoke at an investors’ conference about Battlefield V. Their audience was therefore not players, but investors and analysts.
“Problems with Monetization and Progress”
How did it go with Star Wars Battlefront 2? The idea behind Battlefront 2 was to deliver a large, functional game at launch that would engage players long-term. To achieve this, new content was to be regularly added.
However, there were issues with the progression system and monetization in Battlefront 2, the company admits to investors.
This is what is meant: These “problems” describe a huge backlash that hit Electronic Arts. The game’s progression was tied to a kind of loot box, which could also be earned in-game. However, the temptation to reach for the wallet was great, throwing money at the loot boxes until the desired content was obtained.
We have learned from this: EA states that it has learned from this experience and repaired the systems. For Battlefield V, they promise a “new progression system.”
EA has a Plan
What is planned for Battlefield V? At the launch of Battlefield V, a spectacular game is supposed to be released with all features. This includes:
a single-player
traditional multiplayer modes
and innovative new multiplayer ideas, such as a battle royale mode that will come over time
Long-term plan: The goal is for Battlefield V to launch big, deep, and with all features, keeping players engaged over many months and years. They have a long-term plan to deliver content and additional game modes.
The key messages to investors regarding Battlefield V
What is behind this? The idea here is to assure investors of some key messages. These include:
the situation with Battlefront 2 was a setback, but we emerged even stronger
Battlefield V will be great at launch and sell strongly
Blizzard removed the Master Looter option for loot distribution with the Pre-Patch 8.0 for WoW: Battle for Azeroth. A guild leader is resorting to drastic measures. Anyone who wants to participate must contractually agree to follow the raid’s loot rules.
The guild leader sets up a contract: On an English realm, a guild leader apparently set up a contract to regulate the awarding of the mount from Argus in the Mythic mode of Antorus, the Burning Throne.
Everyone in the guild who does not have the mount yet should sign – with their real name and character name.
A mount drops from Argus that is likely even worth a contract.
Harsh rules for loot
The story was posted by a German user in the forums. He plays in an international guild on an English realm. According to the user, the guild leader set up the contract in Danish, presumably his native language.
Why the contract? The contract was set up by the concerned guild leader to regulate the distribution of the mount “Shackled Ur’zul,” which only drops in Mythic mode. Previously, there was already a list in the raid with an order of players who were to receive the mount on the next kill.
To ensure this, the guild leader requires agreement to his contract. Players who receive the mount are contractually obliged to pass it on to the player next on the list.
The Shackled Ur’zul: This is the mount involved in the contract.
€349 fine threatened
Severe penalties: As a sign that he is serious, the guild leader has included harsh penalties in the contract. He checked the value of the mount on a third-party site – anyone who does not comply with the contract will have to pay a fine of €349.
The contract is said to be legal, and anyone wishing to contest it must appear personally at the Danish district court. Moreover, anyone who does not agree will reportedly be exposed and criticized in Discord – and excluded from the raid, according to the author of the forum post.
Three people initially did not want to sign. All three were approached and pressured right before the Argus pull – two acquiesced.
A troll. The image has nothing to do with the guild leader.
Where the idea comes from: The contract came about because Blizzard removed the Master Looter option with the Pre-Patch for the new expansion Battle for Azeroth .Master Looter was a loot option where the designated master could freely distribute all loot received in the raid.
Since Patch 8.0, however, there is only the so-called “Personal Loot” – each player only receives loot as a random drop. This can still be traded to other players as long as it is not an upgrade.
What do you think about the action? Do you find it excessive, or can you even understand it? How do you handle loot since the new system? Let us know in a comment!
The Playground is available for the second time and once again players are creating the most absurd creations. See how Super Mario comes to life in Fortnite: Battle Royale and pulls off such crazy basketball moves that even Dirk Nowitzki starts to sweat!
This is the Playground: You have one hour in Fortnite: Battle Royale to do whatever you want. Do you want to crash down the same gorge ten times in a row? No problem. Do you want to build a course for the golf cart? Have fun!
The creativity of the players is limitless, as evidenced by the numerous contributions in the communities. We highlight some of the best and present them to you!
I can hardly imagine how much work that must have taken. Somehow the Redditor Rowlus rebuilt the Mario mission 1-1 in Fortnite: Battle Royale and even plays through it:
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Even though the underground passages can only be exited through detours, this reconstruction is an impressive achievement.
Fortnite and Athletes – Crazy Moves with Balls
Since Season 5, the craziest moves can be made with sports equipment. Whether it’s a delicate putt with the golf club or a three-point shot with the basketball – anything is possible.
It gets exciting when the basketball shots are combined with bounce pads and shopping carts:
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A new patch for Dead by Daylight has Killer players cheering. Trapper and Hag have been buffed and are now real threats.
The balance in the asymmetric game Dead by Daylight has been a major issue for a long time. Constantly new perks and mechanics for Killers and Survivors have led to some Killers having little chance to catch Survivors.
Especially the first Killer and the figurehead of Dead by Daylight, the Trapper, was too weak for a long time. Patch 2.1.0 has now massively strengthened Trapper and Hag!
This is how Dead by Daylight changes the Trapper
Trapper is now a threat. The Trapper was the first Killer of Dead by Daylight. But by now, he was mostly played only by newcomers, as he was too weak. The developers have completely overhauled him and made his traps more powerful. The most important changes include:
Setting traps now takes much less time. The whole animation lasts only 2.5 seconds instead of the previous 5 seconds.
Disarming a trap is now heard by the Trapper across the entire map.
Sabotaged bear traps respawn after 180 seconds. This makes it now impossible to permanently destroy all of the Trapper’s traps.
All addons have been reworked. There are now addons that automatically reactivate bear traps or injure Survivors when disarming a trap.
The Hag loses negative aspects. The Hag was also unpopular, as she is very slow and her teleport traps require a lot of setup time. Additionally, her addons almost always had a drawback. Much of that is now a thing of the past.
The complete drawing of a trap now takes 2.2 seconds instead of more than 4 seconds.
The teleport range of the trap has been increased from 32 to 40 meters.
All negative aspects of her addons have been removed – there are only bonuses now.
No more rank loss at lower ranks in Dead by Daylight
Aura perks for both sides reworked. The developers have fundamentally reworked many perks that display the auras of opponents. This allows Killers to use “Bitter Murmur” to see all Survivors who have just repaired a generator and are nearby for a few seconds. Survivors can do the opposite – Dark Sense allows them to see the Killer for a few seconds when they fully repair a generator.
No more de-ranking below rank 15. For all players who enjoy climbing the ranks, there has also been a change. Below rank 15 (i.e., 16-20), players can no longer lose “pips,” meaning they cannot drop ranks. This is intended to ensure that good players do not intentionally throw matches to ruin the game for newcomers and simply steamroll them. Exempt from this rule is the monthly reset – during which players can still fall into the lower ranks.
Next on the agenda are further overhauls. Freddy Krueger will be improved in the future, and the Wraith is also set to be buffed. Details about this are likely to come only in the fall.
In World of Warcraft leveling Twinks is a bit easier again. Blizzard has released a hotfix for WoW, which is supposed to fix the existing problems at least temporarily.
Leveling from 1-100 is easier again: Blizzard has addressed the issue with leveling for Twinks. After a lot of feedback and complaints from the community, Blizzard has adjusted the damage and health numbers of creatures between level 1 and 100:
The damage done by creatures has been reduced by up to 16%.
The health points of creatures have been reduced by up to 24%.
Leveling in WoW is currently particularly exhausting.
Problems are still not resolved
The hotfix is already active. However, the problem that players currently have too much difficulty leveling still persists.
Blizzard plans to make further adjustments in the coming week of July 30, 2018. The hotfix serves as a temporary solution.
What is the problem? Currently, many players report difficulties when trying to level characters from level 1 to max level: The opponents hit too hard. Players have hardly any options to level effectively.
Especially in dungeons, this problem exists.
Defeating opponents takes way too long
and the experience that players get for it is too low.
Blizzard has tested internally with different versions of WoW and confirms that this is not how it was intended.
No one knows how this happened: The problems have existed since the pre-patch for the new expansion Battle for Azeroth. With the patch, item levels have been squished, along with the health points and damage of all characters.
No one knows exactly what caused all opponents to become stronger or hardly defeated. Something went wrong, but nobody knows what it was. The problems have gone so far that in the Scarlet Halls, players were simply killed with one hit – leveling was not a consideration.
The best players in Destiny 2 have been struggling for more than a year with the high TTK and a sluggish PvP focused on team shots. Hero moments are rare. How will the PvP change with the major expansion “Forsaken”?
What does TTK mean? The “TTK” is the “Time to kill”, meaning the time it takes to reduce an opponent’s health from full to zero.
How does the TTK affect gameplay? The TTK determines the playstyle of PvP players.
With a low TTK, individual, highly skilled players can turn the tide. If one surprises the opposing team, they can take out many players before they can react. Such situations, where a single player decides the match, are called “hero moments.” Streamers especially rely on providing these to their viewers.
With a high TTK, individual players have little impact. They take too long to eliminate someone. The element of surprise is less valuable. Teamplay becomes more important than quick reflexes and personal skill. This allows beginners to understand why they just died, rather than just noting the number of the truck that just ran them over.
In summary: The TTK determines whether the PvP is fast or slow. The best players prefer the fastest possible PvP, as the “skill ceiling” is higher, indicating the maximum impact an individual player can have on the course of a match.
How was it in Destiny? Destiny 1 had a relatively low TTK.
This led to so-called “hero moments”: A player who performed well could significantly impact and eliminate many enemies.
This created a situation where some top PvP players gained nearly legendary reputations. Their streams were sought after, their names well-known. Every weekend, they met in the “Trials of Osiris” to sweat it out together.
In Destiny 2, the TTK has increased significantly: This means players tend to stay in teams, shooting together at an opponent, with the so-called “team shot” dominating.
Veterans from Destiny 1 reject this PvP and long for earlier times. Already in February, Bungie announced a “Go Fast” update. However, it still proved to be “too slow.”
This is what happened: PvP specialist TrippleWreck explained on reddit that in the new trailer for Breakthrough the TTK has become “significantly faster.”
Assault rifles dealt 21 damage instead of 17 damage on a crit. This would mean a DPS increase of 24% and thus a significant reduction of the TTK from 1.1s to 0.9 seconds.
These 0.2 seconds less on the clock are viewed very positively by TrippleWreck. He puts forth the motto
Empower the individual. Embrace Speed. Promote gameplay depth.
Translated, this means: Great, if the PvP gets faster, I can achieve more and more viewers will watch my PvP streams.
Bungie Confirms Adjustment – TTK Will Decrease
What does Bungie say? Bungie has generally confirmed that they are working on the TTK (via Bungie). They have globally adjusted the “Time to Kill”. The answer seems clear: Yes, the TTK will decrease with Forsaken.
However, Bungie is currently not releasing details.
In a livestream on August 7 at 7:00 PM, these details are expected, where they will present the combat in Year 2. We will accompany the livestream on Mein MMO.
What does this mean? For most casual players, the Time-to-Kill is not that important. However, for PvP enthusiasts, it is a crucial question. This topic has been following Destiny 2 for more than a year now. Bungie’s decision to significantly increase the TTK has been sharply criticized.
The general sentiment is: In an attempt to make Destiny 2 “eSport-ready” and more accessible overall, Bungie has significantly killed the PvP. They likely want to improve this with Forsaken. The ultimate question will be whether Bungie succeeds.
Those who can aim well in Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC / Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS) and master the building mode in every situation have a frequent advantage. At least as important is the choice of the right weapon for each situation. We have all weapons with all stats – and present to you the best in Fortnite: Battle Royale!
The arsenal in Fortnite: Battle Royale is continuously expanded by Epic. Dozens of different firearms are already in the game. But which weapon is truly “good”? Which weapon should you always have in your inventory? Is there even “the one” best weapon? Let’s find out!
Note: As Epic occasionally makes changes to weapon balance and adds more equipment, the article will be continuously updated.
The Quality Rarity of Weapons in Fortnite: Battle Royale
Basically, in Fortnite, a weapon of higher quality is always better than the same weapon type of lower quality. Genre-typical, the equipment is divided into quality or rarity levels.
You can recognize this by the background color of the respective item:
Gray – common
Green – uncommon
Blue – rare
Purple – epic
Orange – legendary
The higher the quality, the rarer you will find these. And there are plenty of find locations:
Treasure chests
Supply drops (guarantee a legendary item)
On the ground in buildings or in the landscape
From fallen enemies
One of the newer weapons: The P90 submachine gun
Assault Rifles in Fortnite: Battle Royale
Assault rifles are part of the standard equipment in Fortnite: Battle Royale. If you find an assault rifle, you should definitely take it with you, because assault rifles are excellent weapons at medium distances.
Currently, there are several subcategories among assault rifles. In addition to standard assault rifles, there are the significantly rarer S.C.A.R. assault rifles and the burst rifles, which, as the name suggests, fire bursts of 3 bullets with each trigger pull.
Additionally, you can also find scoped assault rifles, which are theoretically suitable for long distances.
Let’s take a closer look at the values of the different weapons (The table can be scrolled horizontally and sorted as needed):
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The standard assault rifles and S.C.A.R. representatives are at first glance the best weapons by far. Those who own a S.C.A.R. are well-equipped for the endgame. Critical headshots deal significant damage, even at relatively long range.
Burst rifles also deal massive damage on paper, but it is significantly harder to land critical hits with such a weapon (not least due to the Bloom mechanic).
If you’ve ever wondered why almost no one plays with the scoped assault rifles – the table should answer that question. The weapon class simply doesn’t deal enough damage, headshots are inconsistent. At long distances, you should opt for a S.C.A.R. or a sniper rifle.
Which assault rifle is the best? If you’ve found a S.C.A.R. – congratulations! You’re holding the best assault rifle in your hands. But even with a standard assault rifle, you can easily outperform the other representatives. The thermal assault rifle offers a cool gimmick, but cannot compete with a SCAR.
Sniper rifles are designed for pure long-range combat. With these, you can eliminate careless targets from a great distance. There are three representatives in the weapon category:
The slowly firing bolt-action sniper rifles,
The semi-automatic sniper rifles, and
the hunting rifles
But which weapon is the best? Let’s take a look at the numbers:
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A few weeks ago, the case would have been clear: Leave the semi-automatic sniper rifles alone. The damage has since been increased. When combined with the high rate of fire, the semi-automatic sniper rifle can be used much more effectively.
Bolt-action sniper still strong: The bolt-action sniper kills opponents without shields with a body shot. With a headshot, you can kill any opponent – and that always, regardless of their shield. These things are not possible with the semi-automatic snipers.
The hunting rifle does not have a zoom sight, so you do not need to aim significantly over the opponent’s head at greater distances.
Generally: Every sniper rifle has its pros and cons. Which one you ultimately choose depends on your personal preferences:
Do you want to deal as much damage as possible with one shot and are a very good shooter? Go for the bolt-action sniper or hunting rifle.
Are you an average shooter and prefer to expose the opponent to a hail of bullets? Grab the semi-automatic sniper.
Shotguns in Fortnite: Battle Royale
Shotguns are the weapons of choice when facing your opponent at close range. They inflict tremendous damage at very short distances. Shotguns are also divided into three categories:
The fast-firing tactical shotguns,
The slow-firing pump shotguns, and
The rare heavy shotguns
Unlike in the other weapon classes, it is not possible to determine a “best” weapon among shotguns. However, let’s first take a look at the stats of the shotguns:
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Tactical shotguns have a higher rate of fire than pump shotguns, and the magazine size is larger with eight shots. In contrast, pump shotguns deal more damage, and that’s not to be underestimated.
Anyone who combines a pump shotgun with an MP can inflict tremendous damage in a short time. In this way, careless enemies can be eliminated quickly.
There is no one best shotgun. Instead, the choice of weapon depends on the situation:
Enemies who have not noticed you can be quickly eliminated with pump shotguns.
If you find it harder to land critical hits with the pump shotgun, the tactical shotgun makes more sense due to its higher rate of fire.
If you pick up the rare heavy shotgun, make sure to grab it. This combines the strengths of the other two representatives.
Enemies are particularly harder to hit when they have noticed you and are bouncing around like a kangaroo.
Tip: Always combine a pump shotgun with a fast-firing weapon such as a submachine gun. This way, you can deal great damage in a short amount of time.
Especially at the start of a match, you can gain a significant advantage over an opponent who is only carrying a shotgun.
Which shotgun is now the best? Use a pump shotgun in combination with a submachine gun when looting in houses at the start of a match. If you find a heavy shotgun, make sure to grab it! This combines the good fire rate of the shotgun with the damage of the pump shotgun.
Submachine guns are among the top weapons in the game. Both the standard submachine gun and the drum gun are fantastic weapons that can dismantle any opponent in no time.
In fact, SMGs have broken the dominance of shotguns and are now considered the preferred choice for close combat.
But that’s not all. Submachine guns are also great for quickly tearing down enemy fortifications. SMGs fall into three categories:
Standard submachine guns,
the drum gun, and
silenced submachine guns
The standard submachine gun includes the P90 submachine gun. A fantastic weapon that is only available in the epic and legendary rarities.
You can find the exact values of each weapon type in the following table:
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The submachine guns are undoubtedly among the best weapons in the game, dealing tremendous damage in a short time. But even if you haven’t found any of the rare SMGs – the standard submachine gun is very good as well.
The silenced variants are also not to be underestimated, though they are not as devastating as the standard SMGs.
Pistols are among the most commonly found weapons in Fortnite: Battle Royale and can be found almost everywhere. The chance is high that your first weapon after landing is a pistol.
The following types of pistols can be found in Fortnite: Battle Royale:
Revolvers
Pistols
Dual pistols
Hand cannons
Silenced pistols
Revolvers and the rarer hand cannons are among the slowly firing pistols, but they deal a considerable amount of damage. You can find the values of each pistol in the table below:
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The new silenced pistols reveal themselves at first glance as the new stars among pistols. Revolvers and hand cannons fall far behind in damage per second, but deal critical massive damage. You’ll need to pull that off in the heat of battle, however.
Especially on consoles, pistols are not the best choice, but on PC you can quickly take down your opponents with them. Unfortunately, pistols face strong competition at their preferred range. Shotguns and submachine guns generally do the job more efficiently.
Right at the start of a round, however, a silenced pistol can still provide a significant advantage.
Rocket Launchers and Grenade Launchers in Fortnite: Battle Royale
With rocket and grenade launchers, the heavy artillery is rolled out. They are suitable for flushing out enemy fortifications and are especially useful in the endgame.
The values of the two weapon types are listed in the following table:
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A blanket statement about whether rocket or grenade launchers are the better choice is not possible. Just like with shotguns, it heavily depends on the situation with which weapon you should play:
With the rocket launcher, you can precisely target individual points (walls) or opponents. The further away you are from the opponent, the harder it becomes to hit, as the rockets travel relatively slowly – opponents can adjust accordingly.
With the grenade launcher, you can effectively dismantle buildings and fortifications. Due to the bouncing of the projectiles, opponents have significantly more difficulty dodging them. However, the unpredictability created makes it harder to aim accurately.
If you want to create confusion in a large area, quickly fire a few grenades in the general direction and enjoy the explosions. Individual targets and opponents can be better dealt with from the right distance using the rocket launcher.
Submachine Guns in Fortnite: Battle Royale
Submachine guns are primarily intended to destroy enemy shelters to rubble and ashes. In fact, the minigun is unrivaled in this regard. The light machine gun can also be used against human targets. The following parameters apply to the two weapon classes:
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If you need to take down enemy fortifications, you won’t find a better weapon in the game at the moment. Although the minigun needs to be charged first, it can then spit out bullets without interruption until the ammo runs out.
The minigun does not need to be reloaded and uses light ammunition. In the endgame, you should only use a minigun if you are playing in a team. That way, one player can handle the fortification while their teammates can storm in.
The LMG is in a difficult spot: The minigun is better for fortifications, while mobile targets are better handled with assault rifles or SMGs. Therefore, the light machine gun is not used as frequently.
What are the Best Weapons in Fortnite: Battle Royale?
You want to win games and survive as long as possible in each round, which is why we present you with a suitable loadout that can help you face the last phase of a match with the best weapons:
An assault rifle is essential. Did you find a legendary S.C.A.R.? Then you are holding one of the best weapons in your hands.
A shotgun and/or submachine gun is a must-have, a legendary P90 submachine gun will give you a significant advantage in the endgame.
To remain competitive at long range, you should be equipped with a sniper rifle of your choice; rarity is of secondary importance here.
In addition to an emergency supply of shields, mini-shields, or med-kits, you should also have a heavy weapon like a rocket or grenade launcher in the endgame – the higher the quality, the better! If you are playing in a team and want to demolish fortifications, make sure to take a minigun with you!
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The great NEXT update for the space online game No Man’s Sky was very well received by players and allows you to play in third-person perspective, among other things. This way you can switch between first-person and third-person view.
How to play NMS from the third-person perspective
Finally see the hero. While you could only play No Man’s Sky from the first-person perspective before, with NEXT it is now possible to see your hero as well.
This is especially fun when you customize your character’s appearance at one of the Appearance Modifier Terminals on a space station .
How to change the perspective. To switch between first-person and third-person view, you need to change the camera perspective in the options.
Here’s how:
Press the “down” button on the D-pad on PS4 and Xbox One controllers. On PC, press “X” on the keyboard. This will open a menu.
Look for “Utilities” in here.
Scroll down to it and select this option.
Now look at the available options. You will find “Camera Mode”.
With this option, you can now switch between first-person and third-person view.
Play how you want. It is possible to change the camera perspective for both planet explorations and space flights. You can set the perspective separately for both situations. So if you want to see your hero in third-person view on a planet in No Man’s Sky but want to zoom around in space in first-person view, you can combine this as you like.
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The final matches of the first season of the Overwatch League are running – and one player nearly decided the first round alone. Profit showcases with insane plays as Tracer and Hanzo what Overwatch pros are truly capable of.
Pro wins game almost single-handedly: The first round of the Overwatch League finals was nearly decided by the DPS player Profit alone for his team London Spitfire. The Korean shows with a crazy scene that he belongs among the best in the world.
He takes down almost the entire opposing team of Philadelphia Fusion solo as Tracer, securing the victory on Volskaya Industries. This means that the third win and the round is decided for London.
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The scene from Profit clearly shows the level at which players in the Overwatch League are currently playing. Both teams are fighting hard for the finals. Such actions can help London Spitfire secure the title in the end.
Profit – London’s secret weapon: Profit is one of the strongest players of London Spitfire and in the entire league, possibly the world. In another moment, he nearly ended the game even earlier – also without much help as Hanzo.
After the game, Profit was asked how he manages to play coordinated in such situations. His answer: He doesn’t think long. He sees that the team needs kills, or opportunities arise – so he just goes for them.
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An unexpected victory: The victory of London in the first round of the finals was somewhat surprising. Over half of the viewers on Twitch voted for their opponent Philadelphia Fusion.
The first round was actually claimed by Philadelphia Fusion – shortly after that, however, London simply steamrolled them. In the end, the round went 3:1 in favor of London.
This is what the finals are about: In the finals of the Overwatch League, the two qualified teams play up to three matches. Whoever wins 2 of them wins the first season. Each match consists of up to 5 maps, of which 3 must be won.
Neowiz has merged the servers of Bless Online and is giving you 1000 Lumena when you return to Bless. This is worth €7. Additionally, players will receive rewards for daily logins.
Players now only have the choice between 2 servers per region in Bless. If you check back now, you will receive 1000 Lumena. This is equivalent to €7. Furthermore, there are now login rewards for everyone.
Neowiz is feeling generous
How do I get the 1000 Lumena? Log into Bless with the character that is to receive the 1000 Lumena. Then press ESC and open the menu. There, select “Account Inbox” and confirm the sending of 1000 Lumena to your character.
You will now receive an email, which you can open via your mailbox. Select the email with the Lumena and press “Gift”. Now you can shop with the Lumena.
The Lumena is bound to your character. Starting at level 15, you can also send it to other characters.
What can I buy with 1000 Lumena? You can redeem the 1000 Lumena in the “Special Currency Shop”. With the 1000 Lumena, you can for example
buy an additional character slot.
acquire an additional tactic if you want to distribute skill points separately for PvP and PvE.
get an item that increases guild experience points.
Player count rises temporarily
Are the servers fuller now? The day after the server merge (July 26), the player count increased by about 600 players to 2900. But already a day later, those 600 players were gone again. Bless could not convince old players to stay.
Nonetheless, the remaining approximately 2300 players are now only spread across 4 servers. The servers are therefore fuller. The in-game chat is livelier and there is more happening in the cities.
Neowiz decided against one server per region, although some players had wished for that. These players argued that 2 servers per region would only unnecessarily split the players.
New feature: In addition to the server merge, Neowiz has also implemented a patch that includes login rewards in the game. For daily logins, players will receive items such as EXP potions, crystals, and “Lucky Coins” that they can sell for 10 gold.
Pokémon GO makes amends for a mistake. Next week, the legendary Pokémon Zapdos and Articuno will appear on an archipelago in the Atlantic. The Azores were overlooked by Niantic when trainers around the world could hunt for these two special birds.
Two Extra Birds for the Azores: For one week, the two legendary Pokémon Articuno and Zapdos will appear in the Azores. This is a regionally restricted event.
The Azores are an archipelago in the Atlantic, with about 245,000 inhabitants. 9 islands and a bunch of rocks form the Azores, administratively they belong to Portugal.
Birds had spitefully only flown over the Azores on their days
Why are the Pokémon appearing there? Niantic apologizes for a mistake. Because Articuno and Zapdos selfishly ignored the Azores on their special days. Somehow there must have been a glitch or they simply overlooked the Azores at Niantic.
In any case, players in the Azores had no chance to catch Articuno and Zapdos on their special days.
Days are big events:Pokémon GO is experiencing a renaissance in 2018, among other things, due to such special events. Players earn these special days at regional events. These special days then offer the chance to catch legendary monsters. The Articuno day was triggered by trainers in the Safari Zone in Dortmund, while the Zapdos day was played by others at the GO Fest in Chicago.
Rumor has it that Celebi and Moltres might be on the way soon.
High-profile visit for the archipelago in the Atlantic
When do the legendary Pokémon appear there? The Pokémon will appear in raids in the Azores on August 3rd at 6 PM our time. They will remain there until August 10th, also at 6 PM.
Currently, trainers are eagerly awaiting the start of the 4th generation and are already collecting some candies:
Realm Royale is the new alternative to Fortnite. A beta for the new challenger will soon start on PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Xbox One. We explain to you how to register for the free beta, grab a key, and join in.
What is Realm Royale? Realm Royale is a spin-off of the hero shooter Paladins and is very similar to the current hit Fortnite. We compare both games in a summary now that Realm Royale is about to launch on consoles.
Fortnite vs. Realm Royale – What are the similarities and what are the differences?
What similarities are there with Fortnite?
In Realm Royale, you also start with 100 random players on a map
The winner is the one who is still alive at the end
There is a comic-style graphic
Both maps are relatively similar
Both games also rely on a battle pass
Here on the left is the “old” Fortnite map displayed, but you can see the similarities – Source: Gamingscan
However, Realm Royale differs from Fortnite in some points:
It has a more classic fantasy setting compared to the militaristic Fortnite
In Realm Royale, you choose a class at the beginning of a match
In Realm Royale, you can loot weapons and skills
There is no building like in Fortnite
If you run out of health points in Realm Royale, you turn into a chicken and crawl instead
When does the beta start? The beta starts next week on PS4 and Xbox One, between July 30 and August 5. A precise date is not yet known. Expect it to be on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
How do I get into the beta on PS4 or Xbox One? You need to register on the official Realm Royale website. Otherwise, there is nothing else to consider. The game is free.
The Beta One of Camelot Unchained has a new date after its postponement. However, before Beta One kicks off, there are still things to be tested – and the developers need your help.
Beta One has a new date: The developers of Camelot Unchained have announced a new launch for their MMORPG’s Beta One. The major testing phase is set to begin on July 31, 2018. The condition is that enough players participate in the stress test beforehand.
Camelot Unchained Beta One arrives on July 31
The Beta One of Camelot Unchained was originally scheduled to start on July 4, 2018. However, at that time, the client of Camelot Unchained was still causing too many crashes, and the developers didn’t want to subject the players to that.
The developers promised that the next delay for the Beta of Camelot Unchained would only be a matter of days, perhaps weeks, not months or years.
Beta is coming, under one condition: Lead Designer Mark Jacobs announced the new launch date for Beta One as July 31 during the livestream on Twitch. However, there will be a preliminary stress test on the weekend of July 28, where Beta players can and should log in.
The test on the weekend is a prerequisite for the Beta One to truly start. More than 500 people are expected to log in simultaneously so that the developers can thoroughly test the changes. This refers to players who have already participated in previous tests and possess access, not players who are only starting with Beta 1.
Break the servers: The Beta on July 28 is a major stress test. All issues that had previously prevented the launch of Beta One are to be resolved. Players are expected to rigorously test these changes and look closely for any remaining bugs.
So log in if you’re looking forward to Beta One of Camelot Unchained and already have access to the beta tests! These tests can only be conducted by people – the developers need you.
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One of the major innovations in FIFA 19 is the dynamic tactics. These are not only meant for eSports players and hardcore gamers; even casuals can improve their game with them. We present this major innovation in FIFA 19 to you.
What are dynamic tactics? In FIFA 19, you will have more tools to add individuality to your tactical formation before the game and to quick tactics during the game. You can adjust them as you wish. Each tactic variant combines formations, mentalities, and offensive or defensive playing styles.
Example: Before a game, you can determine how your teammates should behave when you set it to “very offensive.” How far apart should the teammates stand, how high or deep should they be positioned, how many players should run into the opponent’s penalty area during an attack?
You can see the dynamic tactics in this video:
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E-sports players can unleash their tactics, but casuals can also find their way
Phew, isn’t it all too complicated? We talked to Samuel Rivera, the gameplay producer of FIFA, about this topic. He assured us that the developers made sure that the dynamic tactics are “accessible to everyone.”
Casuals will also be able to handle the dynamic tactics in FIFA 19 effortlessly, according to Rivera.
Multiple tests have shown that even players who only play FIFA occasionally can quickly understand the dynamic tactics. Overall, FIFA 19 is intended to be more accessible than its predecessors.
Hardcore players can go all out: However, one can also dive deep into the dynamic tactics and “customize everything that is more for hardcore players,” says Rivera.
The dynamic tactics will include two components:
A comprehensive adjustment that will make e-sports players and hardcore gamers happy
New selection menus and new tactics that casuals can also easily access
Tom thinks: When Rivera introduced the dynamic tactics with all sorts of customization options, it looked quite exciting and promising.
I think that this will allow many players to put their personal stamp on the matches. And those who just want to play a few quick matches can do so easily without having to struggle to grasp the tactics. I definitely see the dynamic tactics as an enrichment.
Do you want to know how we like the gameplay of FIFA 19? We played it, and here is our first impression!
With these 7 tips, you are perfectly prepared for the launch of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth!
Your vacation has been submitted, the energy drink is chilled, and the frozen pizzas are stacked in the freezer? Very well, then nothing stands in the way of a successful start of WoW: Battle for Azeroth! Or does it? To ensure you are well prepared in the game, we have a small checklist for you, so you can focus on exactly what you want to do at the start: Enjoy new content and not be burdened with old baggage.
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7 Tips to be prepared for Battle for Azeroth
We offer you 7 tips that should help you succeed on Kul Tiras and Battle for Azeroth.
Clear the Quest Log
New areas also mean new missions and quests. Few things are more annoying than realizing during cheerful leveling that certain tasks can no longer be accepted because the limit of 25 active quests in the quest log has been reached. Therefore, think ahead about which missions you no longer need and be honest about it.
Will you really ever continue the Gladiator quests from Draenor that have been sitting in your quest log for 4 years? Will you really ever rescue the 1000 souls of the Vrykul from Helya?
Tackle these quests now or finally delete them from the quest log. You will need the space in Battle for Azeroth for new tasks.
Clean the Bank
Just like the quest log, the bank should also be cleaned up, at least the tab for crafting materials. Do you see all the materials from Legion that you painstakingly collected over weeks and months? Turn them into gold in the auction house or just shove them in the face of the next trader.
You will not need these materials anymore. With Battle for Azeroth, there are numerous new crafting materials that will take up space. If you really can’t part with them, send them to an alt character, a ‘bank twink’.
Even more important than space in the bank is space in your bags. Each character should have at least 60 slots free while leveling, as there are numerous items in Battle for Azeroth.
Of course, you can disdain these gray items, but doing so could mean losing several thousand gold while leveling. This “vendor crap” is a solid gold source to at least supplement the character’s pocket money a little.
It is worthwhile to go through your bags one slot at a time and decide what can be thrown out. Many still have old quest items from Legion in their bags or former equipment that is no longer needed. If you don’t want to part with an item at all, just put it in the empty bank.
Get a Vendor Mount
Few things are as annoying as full bags while questing. To further prevent this issue besides cleaning up your bag, it is advisable to purchase a mount equipped with its own vendors. The cheapest option here is the “Traveler’s Tundra Mammoth”, which can be bought for 20,000 gold in the old Dalaran (Northrend).
The gold amount can now be earned in just a few days. In the long run, the mount will pay off, as you can also sell gray items in the middle of enemy territory and free up valuable bag space.
Obtain a Water Mount
If you want to get the last bit of efficiency from your character, you should obtain a mount that can walk on water. Kul Tiras and Zandalar are both large islands, and in many places you need to swim or can take shortcuts. The two “water striders” that can walk on water are both associated with the secondary profession of fishing.
The reins of the Azure Water Strider can be obtained in Pandaria from the fishermen in Krasarang Wilds for 5,000 gold. A revered reputation is required. Reputation can be gained primarily through daily fishing quests where you must hand over rare fish to the fishermen.
The reins of the Purple Water Strider can be obtained in the garrison from Nat Pagle for 100 “Nat’s Lucky Coins”. The “Best Friend” reputation is necessary. The lucky coins can be obtained for catching particularly rare fish in Draenor.
Death Knights and Shamans can forgo such a mount, as they simply walk over water with Frozen Paths or Water Walking.
Pack Buff Food and Potions
If you still have resources left from Legion, you should create potions, flasks, or food with boosting effects from them. Later in the expansion, these items will no longer be useful, so use them generously while leveling, questing, and visiting dungeons.
The bear tartare proves particularly useful, as it gives you a short “Sprint” effect after defeating a monster and allows you to rush to the next enemy.
Plan the Leveling Route
It pays to roughly plan how to proceed with a character before the addon starts. Especially in the first hours and days, the new areas of Zandalar and Kul Tiras are overcrowded, and it can be quite “annoying” when players trigger events or when you have to wait for the respawn of quest enemies. While the individual wait times are often not that long, together they can spoil the fun of the game.
Horde players should get accustomed to the area of Vol’dun. This desert area is only briefly mentioned in the introductory quest and seems to be loosely connected to the main story. Most players will likely flow to Zuldazar and Nazmir at the start to face the Blood Trolls.
On the Alliance side, the northern area of Tiragarde Sound may offer a good opportunity. There are many side quests through which we gained almost three levels in the beta – a main quest does not lead there. Alternatively, the Stormsong Valley also offers opportunities, which might initially seem too “calm and relaxing” for many players.
This tip is, however, only speculation based on the experience from Legion and should therefore be taken with caution.
Of course, you can also simply ignore all these tips and experience the new expansion Battle for Azeroth as you wish. Sometimes a little aimless wandering into unknown territories has its own charm, doesn’t it?
How do you prepare for the launch of Battle for Azeroth? What have you planned and what tips would you give?
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The currently disappointing mod system of Destiny 2 is being revamped with Forsaken. After Bungie has already revealed some information about it, there are now further details. The mods will change starting in September.
In an exclusive article from Game Informer, Bungie revealed new details about the communicated changes to the mod system ahead of the Forsaken expansion. You can expect the following from the mods starting September 4.
This is what the current mod system in Destiny 2 looks like
The only way to Max Power Level: Currently, mods can only make minor changes to weapons and armor pieces. Furthermore, legendary mods provide a small power level boost (+5), making them the only way to reach the maximum power level.
More obligation than benefit: However, many mods hardly make a difference. Most of the time, the mods in their current form feel more like a mandatory level requirement rather than a useful and notable modification of a weapon or armor.
Kinetic weapon mods only provide a +5 power level boost to the respective weapon. This doesn’t do justice to the designation of mod.
What changes with the mod system in Forsaken
Wanting instead of having to: With the release of the autumn add-on, the mods should finally become noticeably useful, so that the Guardians will want to equip the mods themselves and not just feel forced to do so.
No more power level: On one hand, the mods in Forsaken will no longer provide a power boost. Guardians should not feel compelled to equip a mod just to slightly increase their power level.
No blue mods: With the launch of Forsaken, there will only be legendary mods. The option to combine blue mods to obtain a legendary one will be removed.
Old vs New: Since the current mods will become obsolete, it is also recommended to visit the gunsmith after the launch of Forsaken. He will then exchange your old mods for components from which you can craft new mods.
No element change: As all new mods are meant to be more unique, modifications for energy and power weapons will no longer be able to change the element of the respective firearm.
The new system brings a touch more individualization
Immediately noticeable: The new mods will focus less on reducing cooldowns and much more on effects that you can feel right away.
The changes bring a touch of RPG into Destiny 2, as players will have more options to fine-tune their character to their needs.
An example mentioned is:
Icarus Grip: improves weapon precision in the air
Radar Tuner: reduces the time until the radar becomes visible again after using the weapon’s sight
Targeting Adjuster: better targeting for the respective weapon
Such bonuses are meant to make the mods more meaningful. They are supposed to give the player the feeling of adding a more personal touch to an already preferred weapon, creating something truly their own. However, they will also be harder to obtain.
Special raid mods: The changes will also apply to raid weapons. These will also use this mod system, but will have access to a pool of unique raid mods.
At the launch of the Forsaken expansion, the raid mods will be specifically tailored to the new raid. However, in the future, Bungie is considering adding unique, universally applicable raid mods as well.
The creators of League of Legends (LoL) asked fans if they want an MMO. This sparked the imagination of many, picturing a new MMORPG in the League of Legends universe. But now comes the cold shower: it was more a thought experiment than a teaser.
Tweet sparks hype: One of the founders of Riot Games, Marc “Tryndamere” Merrill, started a discussion. He asked in a tweet: “Should we build an MMO? Yes or No?“
The question ignited hype amongthe starving MMO fans and excited LoL players. The tweet received 33.6k Likes and over 10,000 comments in just a few days.
It is clear: Many are wishing for a new MMO from Riot Games.
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Tweet understood as “We are already working on it”: Some interpreted the tweet as a clear teaser. It created the impression among some that Riot had been secretly working on an MMO for years. They thought that was where all the money LoL players regularly poured into new champions and skins had gone.
These hopeful players understood the tweet as a preamble for the PR campaign to introduce a new LoL MMO.
Riot backtracks
Hopes receive a dampener: But now Riot clarifies that the tweet was more of a thought experiment.
Justin Kranzler, the US PR head of Riot Games, says Variety:
“He [Marc Merrill] was just playful around the release of our new World Map. He wanted to get players thinking about what a long-term goal of Riot Games could be.”
Probably nothing planned: This sounds rather sober. Apparently, Riot Games does not have an MMO in the pipeline after all. They now seem somewhat surprised at what the tweet from Merrill triggered in terms of hype.
LoL gets lore on track: In principle, the tweet was probably meant more as a triumph for Riot. In recent months and years, Riot has finally patched together the complex and fragmented backstory of League of Legends enough to present a World Map (via Riot).
A functioning lore could even serve as a basis for an MMO. There’s no need to hide anymore. That was probably the intent of the tweet.
Maybe the discussion will yield something after all?
What does this mean? As a long-term goal, Riot may have such a LoL MMO in mind. But no one should expect an announcement anytime soon. However, perhaps Marc Merrill’s tweet was a kind of test. They dipped their toe in the water to see what the temperature was.
The answer has been received: The interest in a LoL MMO is undeniably there.
The big update 6.2 that AION fans in Germany are waiting for is set to be released this fall. This will make the MMORPG more accessible to new players. The patch is expected to make many things like before. In Korea, it led to a resurgence of the MMORPG.
AION is going back to how it used to be
The extensive update is coming. As announced by the development team, patch 6.2 will be released either this September or in October for AION in Germany and Europe.
The team is working hard to release the patch as soon as possible: September or October is considered a very realistic release date.
AION is being simplified. Over the years, more and more changes and innovations have been introduced into the MMORPG, making it difficult for newcomers to gain a foothold. It wasn’t always like this.
Everything back to the beginning. The upcoming simplifications will not only be welcomed by newcomers. Veterans are also excited that AION is to become the game it once was. This includes, among other things:
A classification of equipment into three new categories
Items will have a PvE or PvP focus
The breakthrough system will be removed
The level cap will be raised to 80
Some zones will be removed from the game based on feedback from Korean players
Patch 6.0 or 6.2? There is currently some confusion regarding the version number of the update. Originally, 6.0 was to be the big patch that simplifies the game. However, it is now being referred to as 6.2.
As it has been revealed, the European version of AION will skip version number 6.0 and instead release patch 6.2, the major update, which will come with several other changes.
In Korea, the patch was well received. AION was switched to a free-to-play game, and the revenue increased significantly.
