Leveling in World of Warcraft is currently a chore. Now even the developers admit that they have no idea what has gone wrong.
Anyone currently playing a new character in World of Warcraft continues to face problems. The battles last a long time, as many enemies have large amounts of hit points or hit significantly harder than before the patch. While a small portion of the players enjoy the changes, there is mainly criticism and complaints. Defeating enemies during the leveling phase takes much longer than expected, and Blizzard admits: “No idea what went wrong!”
Blizzard admits ignorance. The developers of World of Warcraft acknowledge that they cannot identify the source of the error. They had squished values and item levels and ensured that all changes were “neutral” – the actual duration of fights should not change. However, looking at the “raw data” has shown no errors and met the developers’ expectations. Yet, when actually playing a character, the problems are clearly felt.
Troubleshooting is difficult. So far, Blizzard has failed to identify the exact source of the error. While particularly noticeable issues are fixed in hotfixes, the team is searching for the underlying problem. Since they might want to repeat the item squish in the future, such an error must be eliminated to prevent it from happening again next time.
Temporary solution: reduce HP. The developers agree that the current state cannot persist for long. They do not want players to experience a game of poor quality for an extended time. This is particularly frustrating as many new players or returnees are currently looking back into WoW and might be deterred by the buggy leveling. As a temporary solution, Blizzard plans to simply reduce the hit points of all enemies in the leveling phase if they cannot identify the error soon.
Level range from 60 to 80 will be improved. There was already significant criticism with patch 7.3.5 regarding the leveling experience. Once players reach level 60, leveling becomes slower and noticeably tougher. The developers now officially confirm this impression and explain that leveling here takes about 15% longer per level than before or after (so level 80+). In the future, the required experience in the range of levels 60 to 80 will be reduced.
The new field research breakthroughs in August reward you in Pokémon GO with the legendary Electric-type Pokémon Raikou.
A new reward: Monthly, the rewards for a field research breakthrough in Pokémon GO change. You receive such a breakthrough when you collect 7 stamps in field research. You earn these stamps by completing various tasks – from visiting PokéStops to raid battles. In August, the reward will be legendary and electrifying: Raikou is coming back to the game.
Quests in August with Raikou
Familiar face: As announced by the Pokémon GO team, you can start solving new field research tasks from August 1st at 10:00 PM German time. These new quests are partially related to Electric-type Pokémon. From this day, there will be an encounter with the legendary Raikou for a research breakthrough. A year ago, in August 2017, Raikou was temporarily in the game.
Until then, there’s Snorlax: Until August 1st at 9:59 PM German time, you will receive an encounter with Snorlax for a research breakthrough in field research. It will know the move Body Slam. This was surprising for many trainers. Because until the announcement, it was assumed that only legendary Pokémon would be available as research breakthroughs.
Happy trainers: The community is reacting positively to this announcement. They are excited that there are legendary rewards for a research breakthrough again.
Although the legendary monsters Raikou, Suicune, and Entei were already available as legendary raid bosses in the game, not every trainer had the opportunity to catch them. The field research tasks can even be completed in rural areas, where there are few PokéStops and hardly any players. This way, a large part of the community can enjoy such legendary monsters.
Suicune and Entei rewards likely: It is now assumed that subsequently the other two parts of the trio, Suicune and Entei, will be activated as rewards for research breakthroughs. This will become clear in the coming weeks.
In the “This Week at Bungie” blog from July 26, Bungie revealed its plans for the final weeks before Forsaken. Here’s what to expect in and around Destiny 2 until the launch of the Fall expansion.
Before the release of the Forsaken expansion in September, there’s still a lot for the Guardians to do. The first year will be ending with festivities. Additionally, there are some interesting dates to look forward to. Here’s what’s happening with Destiny 2 in the final weeks before Forsaken.
What to Expect in Destiny 2 Before Forsaken
Bungie still has a lot in store for the Guardians in the final weeks leading up to the Forsaken expansion:
Hunt for the Whisper of the Worm Becomes a Weekly Activity
Starting today, July 27, the anomaly and thus the whisper mission on IO will return and be available for the weekend. Bungie also announced that this activity will now be available every week. The chance to get the Whisper of the Worm will therefore reoccur regularly.
By the way: In this context, the developers have improved the random generator responsible for selecting public events. So you shouldn’t have to wait through 3-4 Cabal events before you finally encounter the anomaly.
Crucible Labs Live Again
The Crucible Labs are back since July 26 – this time with the new Lockdown mode. How long the labs will be active this time is not known.
What is Lockdown? It is a new round-based competitive PvP mode in a 4v4 format. The objective is to capture and hold zones. But unlike Control, you only earn points if you complete the objective – similar to Zone Control from Destiny 1.
This is how it’s played: Both teams start in Lockdown with a progress of 0%. Once a team holds two zones, it gains 1% progress per second. There’s no round timer. The first team to reach 100% wins the round; the first to win three rounds wins the match.
If a team manages to take all zones, it instantly wins the round – regardless of the progress of both teams.
If a team holds two zones, you can completely halt their progress by contesting one or several of the held zones. This way, they earn no more points until they drive you out of the zones. This also applies to triple lockdown: The instant victory is only granted if all three zones are completely free.
July 31 to August 13
From July 31 to August 6, the Supremacy mode will be active in the Crucible.
On July 31, the Summer Festival Solstice of Heroes begins. With this seasonal event, Bungie concludes the first year of Destiny 2. Guardians can celebrate their achievements and get new rewards before the upcoming Forsaken expansion.
On August 7, Bungie will hold a Combat Reveal Stream. How exactly can you wield your weapons in the next season? How can they be customized? How does ammunition distribution work? The studio aims to clarify all these questions in the stream. More information will also be provided about the globally reduced Time to Kill in the Crucible for Forsaken.
From August 7 to August 13, the Witch’s Cauldron mode will be active in the Crucible.
August 14 to August 23
From August 14 to August 20, the Iron Banner will be active in the Crucible.
From August 21 to August 25, Bungie will be present at Gamescom. Further new details about the Forsaken expansion are expected there.
From August 21 to August 27, the Doubles mode will be active in the Crucible.
Fortnite: Battle Royale offers you a special Birthday Challenge for a limited time: It’s all about cake. As part of the birthday challenges, you need to find special birthday cakes and dance in front of them. But where are the cakes? We will show you on a map where the cakes are located in Fortnite.
The special birthday task: Overall, Fortnite offers you three additional challenges to celebrate the first birthday until August 7th. The first two (dealing 1,000 damage and playing 14 matches) are trivial and can be completed quickly. However, task number three presents a special challenge: You need to dance in front of 10 birthday cakes.
Where are the cakes? All locations on a map
The cakes are scattered across the map. In the embedded map from PCGamesN, you will find 10 locations that you need to visit. When you find a cake, you just need to dance in front of it.
To do this, open the emote menu and choose your favorite dance. Do this 10 times (in front of different cakes) and you will earn a special cake back bling in Fortnite. You do not need to dance in front of all 10 cakes in the same match.
Birthday Challenge: The locations of the birthday cakes in Fortnite in detail
Here we have listed all 10 locations of the birthday cakes again in detail:
Lazy Links: In the southwest of the Gold Place at one of the courses
Wailing Woods: On the hill between Wailing Woods and Risky Reels
Retail Row: In the center of the marketplace
Pleasant Park: At the foot of the hill in the east
Greasy Grove: Right next to the burger joint
Loot Lake: In the south, by the waterfall
Fatal Fields: Exactly in the middle of the region
Lonely Lodge: In the west, by the yellow RV
Paradise Palms: Directly north, right next to the main road
Flush Factory: Right behind the northern entrance
These 10 cakes should be enough for the challenge. If you find more locations of birthday cakes, let us know.
Video of the locations of the cakes
Is there a video too? Do you want to see all the cakes in a video? No problem, here you have everything in motion! Have fun watching!
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With Battle for Azeroth, the War Mode comes to World of Warcraft. Through the pre-event “War of the Thorns”, you get a preview of the features of the War Mode: Bounties and Air Drops.
War Mode features already active: If you have progressed far enough in the current pre-patch for WoW: Battle for Azeroth that world quests appear in Darkshore, you can already use some features of the new War Mode.
War of the Thorns brings Bounties and War Supplies to Darkshore
After you have unlocked the world quests in the “War of the Thorns” and visited Darkshore in War Mode, you will have access to two of the new features of the War Mode: Bounties and War Supplies.
Bounties – Hunting Opponents: In War Mode, you can freely fight players of the opposite faction. However, if you become ‘too good’, meaning if you kill too many players and collect too many conquest points, a bounty may be placed on you.
The opposing faction can then see you on the map at any time, and whoever kills you will claim a reward. However, you also receive buffs on the way to the bounty, making PvP a bit more interesting:
Soldier of the Horde/Alliance
You receive 6 honor points for killing opposing players.
You receive 30 honor points for killing opposing assassins.
Horde Assassins/Alliance Assassins
You receive the buff after killing 10 opposing players in a row.
Received healing and dealt damage increased by 15%.
You lose the rank if you die.
War Supplies – the Air Drops of WoW: In war areas like Darkshore, airplanes occasionally fly through the air. A sound of an engine announces them, and on the way, they drop a supply crate. Battle Royale players might be familiar with this.
A crate that has landed on the ground can be used. A beam into the sky indicates its location. If you channel the use for 10 seconds, it will turn into a treasure chest of the Alliance or the Horde. Any player of the faction can loot it for a few minutes.
What is the War Mode?
The War Mode replaces PvP servers in WoW: Battle for Azeroth, which are no longer effective with the new expansion. Players in War Mode are put into a phase with other players in War Mode where they can fight each other.
In War Mode, you earn more experience and loot, but can be killed by the opposing faction. You activate the War Mode by clicking the button in your talents when you are in Stormwind or Orgrimmar.
What do you think of the new feature? Have you tried the new features yet, or are you not a fan of the War Mode? Let us know your thoughts in a comment!
In a new trailer, Bungie shows what Guardians are most looking forward to with Forsaken – fresh loot. See here what cool weapons and armor pieces await you starting September 4 in Destiny 2.
New trailer for Forsaken: In just under six weeks, the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 will be released. Meanwhile, new exciting details about the big autumn addon are coming almost daily. Today, Bungie gives a closer look at the loot that Guardians will soon expect.
What does the trailer show? It features numerous new weapons as well as several armor pieces – all of which are almost certainly exotic.
Among other things, you can see a rocket launcher that fires two rockets simultaneously or a bow that creates arrows with an electric storm charge on precision kills.
A Titan leg armor is also visible, reflecting projectiles while sliding – even rockets. In addition, the trailer shows a chest piece that allows the Hunter to dodge twice in a row.
Check out this and other cool new gear in the video.
Since the pre-patch 8.0.1 for WoW: Battle for Azeroth, discussions about the position of Horde and Alliance have been ongoing. Players are worried: Is Sylvanas simply evil and insane, and does that affect the Horde?
Alliance good – Horde evil? Ever since the pre-event for Battle for Azeroth, the “War of Thorns” in WoW has been active, more and more players are pondering their factions and their standing in the world. This leads to increasingly frequent discussions.
In the forums, players are discussing whether particularly Sylvanas, as the new Warchief of the Horde, is leading the faction to the dark side – and whether in BfA the Alliance is depicted as “the good guys” in contrast.
The “War of Thorns” burdens the Horde
The current pre-patch questline “War of Thorns” raises concerns among many players about whether WoW is currently moving in the right direction. Sylvanas appears increasingly evil and threatens to drag the Horde with her.
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Sylvanas seems like a “cartoon villain”: In the “War of Thorns,” Sylvanas explains her motives and the tactical advantages for her war and the attack on Teldrassil. When asked about her plans, they sound reasonable, albeit somewhat brutal.
However, there are some Horde players in the forums who complain about Sylvanas’s further behavior. Instead of executing her plans, she spends the entire campaign trying to kill Malfurion at any cost. According to players, she does not seem rational but rather like a crazy murderer who could be the villain in a “Saturday morning cartoon.” [/vc_toggle]
The “War of Thorns” is no fun: The “War of Thorns” feels strangely odd to some players on both factions. For the Alliance, the enemies could just as well be the Burning Legion or the Shadow Council – it feels the same. They are simply evil invaders looking to destroy everything.
As a Horde player, many feel like sadists filled with blind hatred. They simply do not enjoy slaughtering through the ranks of the Alliance without clearly explained reasons. The reason for the hatred toward the Alliance and for the war is too unclear. Players complain that they do not want to belong to a “chaotically evil” faction.
Sylvanas is still one of the Forsaken: One of the forum users in the posts reminds that Sylvanas is still one of the Forsaken, even though she has gained significant power over the years. Forsaken are inherently already evil and bitter due to their past and history.
The Forsaken are originally inhabitants of Lordaeron who were slaughtered and then forgotten. They inherently carry a hatred for life, even more so for Sylvanas, considering her backstory with Arthas, even if she only later joined this “people.”
The development should not be a surprise: Many players are surprised by the concern and surprise of those criticizing Sylvanas. For them, it was clear that something like this would happen – and it would be a logical consequence. Sylvanas does such things.
The Forsaken are working on a weapon of mass destruction, the plague, without trying to hide it, and as players, you’re involved in this work from the beginning. That a war would break out should therefore not be a surprise. And the “War of Thorns” is the “most Horde-like” thing the Horde has done in a long time.
GM Vossprey intervened in the discussion and said that it is a matter of perspective. Someone who is seen as a villain by some can be a hero for others.
Players are pondering their factions
The discussions about Sylvanas are growing in many cases and quickly turn to another, related topic: The factions. Players are beginning to think about how the factions are designed in Battle for Azeroth. Or they are slowly clarifying their positions.
The different course of the “War of Thorns” for the two factions is already prompting players to see the differences between Horde and Alliance. It contrasts with the collaboration of the factions in the last expansions, where they fought against a “greater evil.”
Some players fear that Mist of Pandaria will repeat itself and that Sylvanas will become the new Garrosh, with the Horde turning against her. However, the development shows that the concept of Battle for Azeroth works. Players are becoming more aware of which faction they belong to and why they are fighting for it.
What do you think about the development of Horde and Alliance? Do you like the stronger contrast and stick with your faction? Or did you prefer the joint battles? Leave us a comment!
A new leak about FIFA 19 has emerged: It shows gameplay footage of a Europa League match.
Gameplay leak spreading: Recently, gameplay scenes of FIFA 19 were leaked in the reddit forum. Normally, EA Sports quickly takes such leaks offline, but this video is still online at the moment. The 10-minute clip has already been shared across various platforms.
The video comes from the user WhadaFack, who posted it uncommented with the title “Leaked FIFA 19 UEFA Europa League Gameplay” in the forum. We embed it here – but cannot guarantee that it will be available for long:
Note: The original video has since been taken offline. Here is the same video in lower video quality:
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Motion footage of the Europa League – Manchester City vs Manchester United
What is shown in the leaked video? The video starts with the user selecting the “UEFA Europa League” mode in the menu. Other modes can also be seen, such as a classic match or the Champions League. Then, the teams Manchester City and Manchester United are selected, and the game is started.
The new Europa League presentation is visible. The design is in yellow-orange colors.
About minute 1:04, the Europa League trophy appears on screen. After the lineups, the game starts at 2:10.
Just 10 seconds after kickoff, the first and only goal is scored. Sané scores a volley goal after a cross. The opponent seems disinterested in a duel and instead swings wildly past the ball.
Is it actually “real” gameplay? Yes, this leak is undoubtedly real. However, you should keep in mind that FIFA 19 is still in development. Until the release, EA Sports will give the game the final polish. Official gameplay footage of FIFA 19 is expected to be available during Gamescom in August.
Why is the Europa League shown here? EA Sports has acquired the rights to the Champions League, the Europa League, and the Super Cup. These competitions will run throughout FIFA 19.
The new trading system in Pokémon GO helps you earn more candy for certain Pokémon. With this method, you get the most out of trading.
Trading method brings more candy: Candy is an important resource in Pokémon GO. The new trading system in Pokémon GO gives you more candy when Pokémon catches are far apart. If you use this feature correctly with your friends, you can collect up to 4 candies for a Pokémon.
Trade and then transfer
High distance for more candies: With a trade, you can gain more than just new IV values. You can get up to 3 candies if you trade Pokémon that are caught with a distance of 100 kilometers apart. PokémonGOHub shows you how to increase candy output. You shouldn’t just send Pokémon with bad IVs to Professor Willow for 1 candy, but rather enlist a friend to help. Alolan eggs play an important role in this.
Why Alolan Pokémon? In the method shown, you utilize the friends feature of Pokémon GO. You can add friends from all over the world. For example, if you live in Berlin and receive an Alolan egg from a friend in Hannover, you have a distance of nearly 250 KM when trading in Berlin with a Pokémon from Berlin. This qualifies your trade for 3 candies. Because for Alolan Pokémon from Alolan eggs, the catch location is where the friend received the corresponding gift.
This is what the trade looks like in overview:
Sending a Pokémon = 1 candy
Trading a Pokémon without high distance = 1 candy
Sending and trading without high distance = 2 candies
Trade with high distance = 3 candies
Trade with high distance and sending = 4 candies
Because you can receive Pokémon gifts and thus Alolan eggs from friends around the world, achieving high distances for catch locations is not a problem.
Trainer A and Trainer B both have Larvitar with low IV values. Instead of simply sending this to Professor Willow, they use this method to gain more candies.
Both hatch an Alolan egg. It must come from a gift from a friend who caught this Pokémon far from your trading partner.
Then both trainers select the Larvitar they wish to give away. (Keep in mind, Larvitar is just an example)
They also choose an Alolan Pokémon from an egg that is meant for the distance.
Trainer A trades his Larvitar for Trainer B’s Alolan Pokémon. On the trade screen, you can see if the distance is great enough for 3 candies. Trainer A then receives 3 Larvitar candies.
Then Trainer B trades his Larvitar for an Alolan Pokémon from Trainer A. This gives Trainer B 3 candies for his Larvitar.
If the distance was great enough with the Alolan Pokémon, both now have received 3 Larvitar candies.
If you like the new IV values after the trade, you keep the Larvitar.
If the Larvitar now has poor IV values, you send them to Professor Willow. This way, both trainers receive another candy, totaling 4 Larvitar candies.
It’s best to carry out these trade transactions with friends whose friendship level has already increased. This way, the chance for better IV values increases.
Pay attention to the costs when trading: Normally, such a trade should cost 100 Stardust. Make sure before trading that it is not more expensive.
In August, the Xbox Games with Gold are currently more exciting. With For Honor and Dead Space 3, there are already 2 cool games. Overall, you can expect a lot of variety.
The August selection of Xbox Games with Gold showcases many genres of gaming. Fast-paced car races, dangerous shootouts against aliens, spear fights, or colorful adventures for younger players.
For Xbox One, the following games are available in August 2018:
Forza Horizon 2 Standard – 10th Anniversary Edition: Available from August 1 to August 31
In this open-world racer, you must prove control over your lead foot. Race through South France and North Italy while adapting to the dynamic weather and the day-night rhythm. Over 200 exotic cars are at your disposal.
For Honor Standard Edition: Available from August 16 to September 15
Use teamwork and a lot of skill to win the battles between samurai, knights, or vikings in this melee game. For Honor offers a campaign and multiplayer modes where you can let loose.
For Xbox 360, the following free games are available in August 2018:
Dead Space 3: Available from August 1 to August 15
Are you in the mood for a nice horror survival title again? Then jump into Dead Space 3. You are searching for the source of the necromorph outbreak. On the ice planet where you crash-land, there is the key to ending the deadly plague.
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two: Available from August 16 to August 31
In this co-op adventure, you play as Mickey Mouse or Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Mickey uses the magical brush against potential enemies. Oswald can control electronics with his remote. Together, you can save the colorful world.
Games with Gold August 2018 – Free Games for Xbox One and Xbox 360
Subscribers of the Xbox Games with Gold service receive a selection of free games regularly. The games are divided into two titles for Xbox One and two for Xbox 360. Thanks to backward compatibility, the Xbox 360 games can also be played on the One.
The games mentioned above are available for subscribers in August 2018.
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, there is again a hidden star in a bonus title image in Week 3 of Season 5. Here is the information on where to find the secret extra level for the Battle Pass.
Road Trip Week 3: Whenever you complete all the challenges of a week, you unlock another level of the Season Challenge “Road Trip”. Then there is a secret title image. The images are funny and pretty. They also tell the meta-plot of the season, which seems to revolve around the adventures of the graffiti artist Drift. By the way, he is also a skin that you level up during the season.
The image grants a level: The image is much more than just an accessory. Each image contains a hint about a hidden treasure. If you find it, you’ll unlock another level in the Battle Pass.
Complete all challenges from week 3, Season 5, and unlock the bonus screen
The 3rd bonus image: The third bonus image of Season 5 shows what Drift is doing in the colorful Fortnite world. And it’s mischievous!
The laid-back sprayer with the fox symbol has now wandered from Lazy Links to the racetrack in Paradise Palms. There he zips around the racetrack with his buddies in the golf cart.
Where is the action? In week 3, there is another peaceful, fun scene. So we really expect that the grim Viking Ragnarök will show up and smash everything! But for now, nothing like that is happening.
Much more exciting than Drift’s antics is a small detail.
Here you can find the 3rd bonus level for the Battle Pass
Where is the star? The bonus star is not directly found in the scene. However, there is a clear hint. A star can be seen on the license plate of the golf cart. Additionally, it reads J2 SW.
Find the right coordinates: J2 are coordinates on the map. They are located in the northwest along the coast of the island. The star from the third image should be found there.
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Recently, the latest State of the Game aired for The Division and Massive announced a date for the next Global Event “Assault”. They also discussed the planned patch and changes for the secret Striker set, which is considered the most powerful set in the current The Division.
As suspected after the last State of the Game, the next Global Event will start next week. On July 30th, “Assault” will go live. Additionally, Massive confirmed once again that the “Running in Place” bug is to be fixed.
The secret Striker is also on the list and is to be adjusted in the future.
Global Event Assault starts on July 30th and runs for a week
As announced, the next Global Event will start at the end of July.
Assault starts
next week Monday, July 30th
and runs until August 6th
Which Classified sets can be purchased during the Global Event in the containers? During this event, you can look forward to the secret Watcher’s Call-, the Striker-, and the Reclaimer-set.
These are the modifiers for the Global Event:
Global Modifier: Agents deal increased damage at close range to enemies.
Activities Modifier: Enemies deal increased damage to you at long range.
Group Modifier: Stay close together to deal more damage.
While the Global Modifier is always active, you can optionally enable the other two modifiers during certain activities. You will receive additional rewards upon successful completion.
No current information on upcoming changes
Patch for the bug is in progress – but no one knows when it will be released: Unfortunately, Massive has no information about the “Running in Place” bug or changes to the secret Striker. However, one can safely say that a patch for the bug fix is in progress.
They will also fix additional bugs. Which ones exactly will be announced at a later time.
Classified Striker is being revised: After they announced last week that they are taking a closer look at the secret Striker, one can now at least safely say that changes are in progress. The Striker is also viewed as too strong by the developers.
It is certain that no PTS is planned for the upcoming patch. This was also confirmed in the State of the Game.
Further information from the State of the Game:
In the server maintenance that took place this morning, the faulty commendation “Fast Mover” was fixed, which is part of the upcoming Global Event.
The free Underground Week is over; further such actions are possible. However, currently, there are no plans to make the DLCs permanently available for free.
Are you looking forward to the upcoming Global Event? Which sets do you still need to complete?
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The first tests of Monster Hunter World on PC have now been released. Initial reviews are positive, and the PC port is reported to be well done.
Monster Hunter World will be released on August 9 for PC on Steam. The first PC review keys have now been distributed to press and media, and they are sharing their experiences. Overall, testers are positive so far and describe the PC port as smooth. The graphical quality is also impressive.
These points are positively noted:
It looks quite good
There is no limitation for resolution and frame rate. Automatically set to 60 FPS, but these can be changed
There were no frame drops, everything ran smoothly
The gameplay is well implemented with mouse and keyboard. Only switching between items was noted as more difficult
The graphical options are quite superficial. Nevertheless, there should be enough to adjust the game ideally to your own system
The lock-on target system does not work as well with the mouse. As soon as the mouse was moved a little, it rapidly sought a new target automatically. However, this could be fixed with a patch.
18 minutes of PC gameplay in video
Below you can see a video from the YouTuber Arekkz, who is highly regarded in the Monster Hunter World community worldwide. In the video, Arekkz plays with maximum graphic settings.
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We at Mein-MMO have also received our PC test keys, and you can expect our first impressions soon. Until then, you can already browse through our test: Monster Hunter World in Test – A true Monster Work
The new challenges of week 3 in season 5 promise plenty of variety in Fortnite: Battle Royale. This week, you need to deal with the bounce pads in Fortnite. But where can you find them? We have the answers!
New tasks in Fortnite: Battle Royale: Every Thursday, a new batch of challenges arrives that you need to complete to level up in the Battle Pass, earn coveted stars, and unlock new cosmetic items.
In addition to the standard tasks that require you to eliminate opponents in specific areas or use different weapons, there are also challenges that need a bit of luck.
This week you have to use bounce pads. They catapult you into the air and give you a brief flight over the map of Fortnite: Battle Royale.
What are bounce pads? Bounce pads are items that you can find and place on the ground.
The problem: These things are quite rare, as evidenced by their rarity (epic = purple). We will show you where to find the bounce pads!
Use a bounce pad – here’s how to find the coveted trampolines
Bounce pads don’t just lie around: Don’t expect to find bounce pads lying on the ground in the wild; the likelihood is very low. Instead, look for the following sources:
Treasure chest – open many treasure chests to increase your chance of finding a bounce pad
Supply drops – the coveted balloons not only bring legendary weapons but also plenty of useful items like potions, drink jugs, and – bingo – bounce pads!
Once you have found a bounce pad, you just need to place it on a surface and jump on it. The challenge is complete, and 5 stars for the Battle Pass or 500 XP (if you have already reached level 100) will be credited to your account!
Have you mastered all the challenges this week?
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Pearl Abyss wants to introduce the “remastered” version of the MMORPG Black Desert for the first time in August. The graphics and music of the game will be revamped. What can players expect?
As early as the end of 2017, Pearl Abyss announced that they have big plans for Black Desert Online:
Black Desert is set to be released on Xbox One in 2018. It will later also be available on PS4.
A remaster aims to keep the game fresh in the future. They want to go into more detail about the overhaul in August during a reveal event.
Reveal event in August shows Black Desert for the first time in 4K
When does the stream start? On August 11, the reveal event will take place. Players can join the event at 8 AM our time via the Black Desert Twitch channel .
What content does the event have? Pearl Abyss will present the revamped version of Black Desert. During the event, there will be a performance of the new soundtrack, and players will be able to see Black Desert in 4K for the first time.
Additionally, Pearl Abyss will talk about future updates.
What can players expect from the remaster?
Black Desert 2.0: Pearl Abyss has not held back and is giving the graphics and music a makeover. The game should still look great and sound good in the coming years.
More beautiful music. A total of three symphony orchestras in Germany (Halle), Hungary (Budapest), and the Czech Republic (Prague) are working on new music for the game. 40 of the 240 regions of Black Desert will be enriched by new sounds.
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The Korean composer MD Ryu is responsible for the musical remastering. He wants to enhance the players’ “immersion” through the new music, allowing players to better merge with the world of Black Desert.
New effects. The graphics are being polished in collaboration with Silicon Studio. New visual effects aim to make Black Desert more beautiful so that it still looks good long after 2018.
For this, both companies are using the YEBIS software. YEBIS enables developers to enhance the graphics of Black Desert through various post-processing effects.
In a video, Silicon Studios showcases the YEBIS software and its capabilities using Black Desert as an example.
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A team of deaf players has now managed to defeat the challenging Reef of Stars section of the Leviathan raid in Destiny 2. A special communication tool supported them on their path to victory.
The Reef of Stars boss demands a lot from players: The boss fight against Val Ca’uor in the Reef of Stars raid section is one of the toughest in Destiny 2. The mechanics require guardians not only a considerable amount of skill but also a high degree of coordination and communication.
Even for good teams a challenge: Even numerous experienced and well-rehearsed squads sometimes struggle with this demanding raid passage.
And now imagine having to do without voice chat for such important communication. This would raise the hurdle significantly for most players.
Deaf players have conquered the section: This task has now been mastered by a team from the BAM Optical Raiders clan. The special thing about it: All team members are deaf. Thus, they have still managed to tackle the Reef of Stars.
How guardians without hearing conquered the Reef of Stars
Overjoyed, but already thinking ahead: As the clan founder reported, the entire endeavor took 20 attempts over the course of 4 weeks until they finally managed to tackle this mammoth task in a 2-hour run.
The team was so overjoyed that most cried tears of joy when Val Ca’uor finally fell. All the hard work finally paid off – despite the enormous challenges.
But they are already thinking one step further. Next, they want to refine the processes and tackle a speedrun in the raid. The prestige versions of both raid sections will also be tackled soon.
Communication and coordination as the biggest hurdle: Since the team members were severely limited in their communication and could not rely on the most important tool – voice chat – they resorted to other means.
Because the biggest challenge was not the boss itself, but the timely coordination and synchronization of the entire process among all team members.
Web tool helps on the way to victory: Thanks to the web tool Javris 99-40, the deaf team was able to communicate with each other using visually depicted call-outs and coordinate the complex mechanics of the raid non-verbally.
The Val Ca’uor fight on the visual platform Javris 99-40
Javris 99-40 – Not just for the deaf
What is Javris 99-40? Javris was created by a friend of the clan lead, who has been working on the project for over 9 months. It is an external web-based communication app for deaf players and players who are unable to use their microphone or headphones.
The tool allows for the easy and quick creation and announcement of visual commands or steps and is intended to serve as a link between all guardians, whether hearing or not.
How does the web app work? Players can open a session and invite more friends. All participants then have the same customizable interface in front of them. If someone presses a button or one of the switches, it becomes visible to all involved. So if the team leader presses plates, every team member immediately sees that they now need to occupy the plates.
A soundboard has also been integrated, allowing players who cannot speak to have a voice for necessary call-outs.
Javris is continuously being developed: The tool, which was initially designed for the Leviathan raid, is continuously being expanded. It now fully supports the other two raid sections World Eater and Reef of Stars.
On July 24, the big NEXT update for the online space game No Man’s Sky was released, introducing multiplayer – just not in the GOG version.
Multiplayer part is not part of the GOG version
Multiplayer everywhere – just not in the GOG version. Those playing No Man’s Sky through Steam, on PS4, or newly on Xbox One can now see and cooperate with other players. Only those who purchased the title through the GOG platform (formerly: Good Old Games) will have to wait for this feature.
NEXT yes, multiplayer no. The GOG version also received the NEXT update. Just without the multiplayer part. The patch only offers:
Toggle between first-person and third-person view
Visual improvements to ships, NPCs, buildings, terrain textures, space, and more
Build more complex bases anywhere on the planets
It is possible to create your own fleet and send it out
Hello Games apologizes. The developers at Hello Games have apologized to customers who purchased No Man’s Sky through GOG and were looking forward to the multiplayer part.
“We expect that the multiplayer features will be released later this year. For a small independent studio, developing the feature across multiple platforms is a very ambitious and technical challenge that has led to this delay,” the team said.
GOG offers extended return policy
Players are disappointed, GOG responds. GOG customers feel treated like second-class customers by Hello Games. After all, they purchased the game just like everyone else but now have to wait longer without being given a date. The disappointment is significant.
Help is not coming from Hello Games, who have explicitly excluded refunds due to missing content, but from GOG. The company states that they are granting buyers a 30-day return policy for the game.
In Week 3 of Season 5 of Fortnite: Battle Royale you are once again searching for a treasure that has a treasure map. This time the map is at the Flush Factory toilet factory. But where exactly the treasure is, you will find out here!
The Treasure in the Toilet! In the 3rd Week of Season 5, you need to find a treasure that is marked on a treasure map according to the information from the challenges. The map can be found at the toilet factory Flush Factory.
The Direct Path to the Loot: However, you don’t need the map at all. Because with our guide, you can go straight to the location of the treasure for Week 3 in Fortnite and grab the coveted star there.
The Treasure of Flush Factory – Here’s How to Find It!
The Mysterious Map: When you look at the map in the toilet factory, you see a sketch of a small house. There is a smaller house and a kind of container around it. The whole building is on a hill, and a path leads to the door.
Off to Salty Springs: Attentive Fortnite fans surely already know where the journey is heading. It is a hill directly west of Salty Springs. There is indeed the sought-after little house. You just need to land and step in the right spot. This is at the curve in the west that leads to a dock. There the star appears, and you just need to pick it up.
Treasure Seekers are Desirable Targets: The treasure only appears when you are right in front of it. And then you must wait a fraction of a second to grab the loot star. During this time, you are easy prey for tryhards who have it out for you.
Right here is the treasure, I was just able to grab it before the drift got me.
Was that a Wick? You recognize them partly by special skins like John Wick and Omega (or in my case Drift!), but basically any other player in Fortnite can be a nasty party pooper who brutally shoots you while you are busy with the stars. So stay alert or go to the treasure spot later in the game.
The Treasure Location as a Video
Do you want to see the treasure location of Week 3 of Season 5 in video form? We have found a YouTube video for you that shows the location of the treasure from Flush Factory.
However, keep in mind that the YouTuber LaserBolt identified the location of the star before the start of Week 3 due to datamining leaks. Therefore, the treasure itself is not visible in the video. But it is there, don’t worry. Good luck with the treasure hunt!
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With a two-week delay, the PS4 version of the online shooter Defiance 2050 was released on July 25 in the German PS Store. But there’s trouble again: The game is not free in Germany.
Free2Play for 19.99 Euro
A Free2Play game is becoming paid for PS4: Players are angry that the PS4 version of Defiance 2050 costs money in Germany.
This is because the shooter received an “18+” rating from the USK. However, games without a youth release may not be offered for free in the PSN Store. Generally, this wouldn’t be a problem, if it weren’t for the price that Trion Worlds is charging.
High price for the basically free game: 19.99 Euro is what Trion Worlds demands for the base package. This is the minimum requirement to be able to play the online shooter – at least in Germany on the PS4. Many find this price too high. Especially since the game has so far not received particularly good ratings.
Warframe does it better. The online game Warframe also received an USK rating “18+” and therefore cannot be offered for free in the PSN Store. But here the developers used a little trick. They sell the title for just one Euro. Players understand this and are willing to pay this small amount.
On Xbox still Free2Play. Microsoft has linked the purchase of games “18+” to the “Xbox Live Gold” membership. Only those who have such a membership and thus prove that they are at least 18 years old can download free games without a youth rating. Therefore, in the Xbox Store, it is only possible to acquire Defiance 2050 if one has a corresponding Xbox Live subscription.
The players feel cheated
Players are angry: How Trion Worlds is dealing with the German PS4 version of Defiance 2050 has led to criticism. Many perceive the amount of 19.99 Euro as a cheek and therefore express their displeasure freely via social channels. Also on Mein-MMO:
OnlyAReader writes: “PS4…. For the Players? It’s funny that it’s free on Xbox, but Sony Germany can’t manage that.”
Troy says: “WTF? So angry. Will not support this. :-(“
Kristian Steiffen believes: “I understand that developers want/need to be paid for their work, and therefore I am the last one to say they shouldn’t spend money on a F2P or B2P game if it is fun and they want to honor the work put into it. But with all love…..this game has been so bad that I wouldn’t even take it if it was given to me.”
In a community stream, the developers of Blade and Soul demonstrated new features that will be implemented in the MMORPG with the “False Idols” patch.
The two new raids “Hall of the Templar” and “Hall of the Keeper” will be designed for 12 players each. The recommended level for both raids is at least 55. Players will initially need to correctly defuse traps and mechanics in the instances before they can attempt the bosses.
The second major feature of the patch is the “Fortune Falls”, a limited-time event that will stay online until August 15. The event mainly revolves around fishing for specific items that provide upgrades for the pet auras.
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