Many fans will play FIFA 19 primarily online. We asked EA Sports what online players can particularly look forward to.
The online aspect is becoming increasingly important in the FIFA series. While the career mode was the centerpiece of FIFA for the last decade, the “Ultimate Team” mode, which requires a permanent internet connection and is mostly played online against other players, has taken on that role in recent years. Online modes such as Pro Clubs have also gained fans over the years.
FIFA 19 continues down this path: The online multiplayer component will be further expanded in FIFA 19. In this regard, we asked Samuel Rivera, the gameplay producer of FIFA, in an interview what specifically online players can look forward to. And although not all new modes and features of FIFA 19 are known yet, he provided a clear answer to our question.
EA Sports focuses on Competitive – and has listened to FIFA players
FIFA 19 will be more competitive: According to Rivera, the competitive area will be significantly expanded. This is the area related to competitions and the “1vs1” challenge. A lot of time has been invested in Competitive; it is a very important and growing aspect of the FIFA series. How this promise will be concretely implemented will be revealed throughout the summer.
The competitive modes are intended to ensure that players remain engaged and maintain their motivation in the long term. While offline modes can become monotonous over time, each match against a human player is a new challenge.
Gameplay will be designed according to community wishes: Furthermore, online players can look forward to fresh gameplay that aims to improve everything that was criticized in FIFA 18. EA Sports has taken note of the complaints, Rivera said.
They know exactly what the community wants and what they want to see differently.
Therefore, one can now look forward to all sorts of gameplay innovations in FIFA 19 that will give players more control and diversity on the field.
You will have more options to defeat your opponents in the match. Especially in online games, one can expect many surprises – but offline players also benefit from the changes, Rivera said. All these innovations are thanks to the players who discuss FIFA in online forums and particularly engage with the competitive area.
The gameplay innovation “Active Touch System” can be seen in this video:
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The Whisper Mission in Destiny 2 excited large parts of the community. In addition to a new exotic sniper, there were numerous secrets to discover – possibly even more than previously thought. Two of them are currently causing heated debates.
By coincidence, a anomaly on IO was discovered last week. The associated Whisper Mission had taken the community by storm. After all, it allowed players to acquire Whisper of the Worm, the reincarnation of one of the most beloved and best sniper rifles from Destiny 1 – the Black Spindle from the Crota Raid.
But the underground area where the Whisper Mission takes place offers many secrets in addition to the new Whisper sniper. Some fans even dream of a possible return of the most beloved raid from Destiny 1.
Does an old mechanic and a Vex portal hint at the Vault of Glass?
In the underground area, fans encountered two peculiarities that sparked discussions about a potential return of the Vault of Glass. The Vault of Glass was the first raid in Destiny 1 and embodies, for many, the best raid in the game series so far.
The Oracle Mechanic: A significant clue is provided by one of the secret chests hidden in the mission. The chest can only be opened by shooting several waves of appearing melodic lights in a specific order at a certain location during the mission.
This mechanic is strongly reminiscent of the Oracle phase of the Vault of Glass. Accordingly, the knowledge gained from the first Destiny raid proved to be helpful in deciphering this puzzle.
The Vex Portal: In addition to the well-known mechanic from Vault of Glass, there is another discovery within the Whisper Mission that currently gives a boost to the hopes of fans for a possible return of the iconic raid.
Where the Oracles spawn, there is also a Vex portal. It currently has no real function – it cannot be entered. However, it is possible to look through the portal. Most fans agree: what can be seen on the other side is the Vault of Glass.
Is the Vault of Glass coming as a Remastered version? Some Guardians consider these aspects to be hints at a potential return of the beloved raid. After all, Bungie is known for placing such references deliberately.
However, a short mission within the original Vault of Glass, as was the case in Destiny 1, is conceivable in the eyes of many fans. It does not necessarily have to lead to the return of the raid.
Many fans are sure of this: The Vault of Glass will likely appear in some form in Destiny 2 eventually. Perhaps searching for further hints will even lead to discoveries in the Whisper Mission again. For now, however, it remains speculation. So far, there is no solid evidence.
Fortnite (PC, PS4, iOS, Switch & Xbox One) has significantly improved the Slurp Juice in the latest update 5.10. This backfired. Due to a bug, the item became overpowered and had to be removed.
The new Slurp Juice The Slurp Juice is a heal-over-time item that used to regenerate 25 health and shield points in about 30 seconds. Nice, but nothing groundbreaking. Therefore, fans suggested an improvement to the Slurp Juice, which was promptly accepted by Epic. Since update 5.10, the juice heals a total of 75 points, prioritizing health. Then it continues with the shields.
Unfortunately, that wasn’t the end of it.
Juice makes invulnerable!
Drinking to immortality: Unfortunately, the new Slurp Juice has a nasty bug. If you cancel the drinking animation, the healing buff still takes effect. However, you keep the juice. So you can keep sipping it and activate a permanent heal-over-time buff that gives you 2 health or shield points every second.
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A nasty advantage: While you are not completely invulnerable, anyone who does not take you out with a precise salvo and massive damage in a short time has a real problem since you will be back at full energy after a few seconds.
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Juice initially removed: Therefore, the developers immediately pulled the emergency brake and removed the juice from the game. In a Reddit thread, the devs keep you updated. According to their own statements, they are diligently working on a fix and want to bring the juice back into the game as soon as possible.
C4 was gone, now it’s back
Another bug: Along with the Slurp Juice, the C4 explosive charge was also affected. It had the wrong explosion radius and had to be removed as well. However, the developers have now presumably repaired the remote explosives and patched them back into the game.
Let’s hope that the new Slurp Juice will also be released from the anti-bug treatment soon.
Square Enix, developer of the MMORPG Final Fantasy 14, have announced the official launch of the upcoming sandbox MMO Boundless for September. The game will be released for PC (Steam) and PS4.
Build a Colony in the Cosmos
What is Boundless? Boundless takes you into the future, where you set out to colonize other planets. Together with other players, you will face many challenges. These include:
Build a colony yourself or join a settlement
Expand your settlement into the capital of the world
Craft hundreds of items, including buildings, tools, weapons, food, and much more. To gather resources, explore the world and hunt wild creatures
Upgrade your hero through skills and a skill tree. By completing events and achieving goals, you will earn EXP
Build a portal between worlds to travel to them. There you will find new resources and creatures
Trade with other players, build your own shop, and supply other players with everything they need
You are responsible for how life in your colony unfolds. You will even have to deal with politics
Release is coming soon. On September 11, you can discover how Boundless plays on PC and PS4. On that day, the sandbox MMO will officially launch.
Crossplay and Buy2Play. Boundless will be released as a Buy2Play game, and there is no need to pay a monthly subscription fee. The developers have also announced that crossplay between PC and PS4 is possible. Players on PC and PlayStation 4 will therefore interact together in a vast universe.
If you want to look a bit unusual in the online game No Man’s Sky, you can change the appearance of the hero since the NEXT update.
Adjust Your Hero’s Appearance with NEXT
Just be ugly. In No Man’s Sky, since the release of the NEXT update, it is possible to play your hero from a third-person perspective and meet other players.
As a result, your appearance now plays a real role in No Man’s Sky for the first time. Not only do you want to know how other players look, but the appearance of your own character is important to many. Because the eye plays along. For this reason, the game now offers the option to customize your hero’s appearance. Some really bizarre options are possible.
Become an Alien. To change your hero’s appearance, visit the Appearance Modifier Terminal at a space station, where you can make adjustments. You can choose between different alien races:
Gek
Vy’keen
Korvax
Traveler
Anomaly
In addition, it is possible to choose even more options. These include:
Helmet
Head
Eyes
Beak
Shoes
Gloves
Backpack
Armor
All cosmetic. All the changes you can make to your hero are purely cosmetic. They have no effect on gameplay. For example, if you choose Gek as your race, you still don’t understand the language of those aliens and must learn it first. However, by customizing appearance, it is possible to stand out from other players as well as individualize your character according to your wishes.
The NEXT update for No Man’s Sky was released on July 24 and brought some new features and changes – including the ability to play with others.
The customization options for your character in video: Here you can see the sometimes bizarre options the new character editor of No Man’s Sky NEXT offers.
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Shortly before the release of WoW: Battle for Azeroth, Blizzard is intensively promoting the new expansion. With new advertising, the company aims to encourage players to represent their faction in the battle for Azeroth. Check it out!
New commercials for BfA: The new WoW expansion Battle for Azeroth will be released on August 14, 2018. To build excitement before the launch, Blizzard is ramping up its advertising efforts. Blizzard has released four new commercials designed to get you excited for Battle for Azeroth.
“It matters” – It counts!
The commercials all focus on the conflict between Horde and Alliance. In Battle for Azeroth, the old feud is reignited and takes center stage in the expansion. The commercials play with this very theme.
Each spot speaks for itself and ends with the short sentence “It matters”. This refers to your loyalty to the Horde or the Alliance. It can even be conveyed without words; the images say enough.
“Rainy Day”: In the first clip, a romance is brewing. It’s raining, and one seeks shelter with someone who has an umbrella. Unfortunately, that person could potentially be your opponent on the battlefields of Azeroth…
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“Kid’s Choice”: Parenting is hard – part of it is teaching your offspring as early as possible that only one faction can be the true faction. You can never decide too early.
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“Elevator”: Imagine you just make it to the elevator before the doors close. But next to you stands someone who has openly sworn allegiance to the other faction! New arena: Elevator.
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“Bus”: The bus is full, and there are still two seats: next to a pretty lady or an unfriendly-looking guy. Unfortunately, the lady is on the wrong side. And the grim-looking guy might also make for a good arena partner eventually.
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The newly launched remake of the online shooter Defiance 2050 isn’t performing very well. Perhaps the PS4 version can turn things around here, which finally launches today in Germany.
Finally also for PS4 in Germany – 2 weeks delay
PS4 version also with us. Defiance 2050 launched on July 10 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4 – however, not for Sony’s console in Germany. Since then, players have been waiting for the re-release of Trion Worlds’ game to be available for download here. Now it’s finally here. Today, on July 25 at 10 AM, the shooter launches in Germany for PS4!
The development team has now stated that they are working on improvements and new features that will enhance the game:
Server stability will be improved
Connection issues will be contained
Some bug fixes are in progress
Critical bugs will be fixed as soon as possible
There will be new content in the form of coop missions
Coop maps are intended to provide more fun. With the new coop missions, players will get more content to enjoy playing with others. Team play is to be encouraged. When these missions will be introduced is still undecided. The priority right now is to get the issues of Defiance 2050 under control.
No free version of Defiance 2050 on PS4 in Germany
Shortly after the release of the German PS4 version, it became clear that it is not free as expected.
Developers’ explanation: Due to the USK-18 rating, the developers cannot offer Defiance 2050 in Germany as a F2P version for PS4. Currently, one must purchase one of the paid packages to play the game. They are working on releasing a cheaper option for the German market very soon.
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Two mothers observed their sons playing Fortnite and reenacted the hilarious scenes through lip synchronization. The result is simply hilarious and has gone viral since its release. But see for yourself!
How often have you been shocked at yourself after a meltdown in Fortnite: Battle Royale? Imagine your parents capturing it all and then mocking you with it on YouTube. Sounds cruel? It is. Unfortunately (for the kids), it’s really funny!
“Mom! Stop blocking the internet connection!”
What Fortnite players really struggle with: Every Fortnite player has to deal with various existential worries. Should one land in Tilted Towers? Where did the opponent come from? And why is my mom taking up the entire internet bandwidth?
You may have heard these or similar statements more often (we would never say such a thing, of course). Two mothers recorded and reenacted the peculiar dialogues that only Fortnite players really understand.
But that’s not all: Even emotes were reenacted by the eager mothers – popcorn included. You can watch the result in the following video:
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Dead? Blame the internet! Particularly amusing is a boy’s accusation of his mother for blocking the internet. The logical consequence of the slow connection: An opposing player sends him back to the lobby. Unfortunately, it was just mom standing in the kitchen and had nothing to do with the internet.
The boys’ reaction to the video is unfortunately not recorded. However, be cautious while gaming. You never know if someone is lurking with a camera somewhere.
Sylvanas calls for battle! In World of Warcraft, the first quests that will herald Battle for Azeroth are now accessible.
In exactly three weeks, on August 14, 2018, the release of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth will take place. To bring players up to speed on the story, there is a small pre-event – the War of Thorns.
How to start the “War of Thorns” event in WoW
The first quests for the pre-event “War of Thorns” are active from today, July 25, 2018, in World of Warcraft! Just log into the game with a character at the maximum level and the quest should appear on its own.
Both factions are working against each other. Players of the Alliance must try to protect Teldrassil and gather the few remaining troops. Civilians must be rescued and the most must be made of the few resources, as the main force of the Alliance is on the other side of the world.
The Horde, on the other hand, is carving their way through Ashenvale and doing so quite brutally. First, Astranaar falls into their hands and serves as a new base from which they will move into Darkshore.
At the provisional end of the quest, there is a stalemate situation where both sides are waiting for reinforcements – even though the Horde’s are much closer.
World quests as fillers. To pass the time, there are world quests at Darkshore that offer solid gear. If you do not see the world quests immediately after completing the last quest, then log out of the game and back in. Also, make sure that you do not have outdated interface addons activated.
Keep in mind that at the very end of the questline, in the coming weeks, there will be an exclusive mount for both Horde and Alliance. Every player should at least complete the questline on one character to secure the mount.
How do you like the War of Thorns so far? Is this a worthy event for the start of Battle for Azeroth?
The new Overwatch hero Wrecking Ball is now playable on live servers on PC, Xbox One, and PS4. Read the patch notes for the Hammond patch in German!
Overwatch patch today brings Wrecking Ball and more: The patch highlight of the new Overwatch patch from July 24, 2018 is the new hero: Wrecking Ball (or as everyone calls him: Hammond). Along with the hamster, there are also nerfs for Hanzo, buffs for Sombra, and some other adjustments.
The patch notes for the Overwatch patch on July 24, 2018 in German
Wrecking Ball is an offensive, mobile tank that expands the hero pool of Overwatch. With abilities that allow him to scatter enemies quickly before he deals damage to them, he fits in as a new contender in the meta.
A note has been added to Sombra’s hero info about her ability to remove her teleporter.
The statistic “Shield generators destroyed” has been removed from career profiles.
Group search
A button has been added that allows you to enter the queue for the selected game mode after the group is full.
A button has been added to relist groups in the SN matchmaking browser when the group has empty role slots.
Hero Updates
Developer Comment: The goal of these changes is to reduce the impact of damage fall-off on weapons for medium range. When the fall-off mechanics were implemented, weapons that were particularly suited for short range had too much of an advantage.
General
Bastion
Configuration: Recon and Configuration: Sentry – The minimum damage at maximum range has been increased from 30% to 50%.
McCree
Peacekeeper – The minimum damage at maximum range has been increased from 30% to 50%.
Mei
Endothermic Blaster – The projectiles from the alternate fire mode no longer lose damage over distance.
Soldier 76
Heavy Pulse Rifle: The minimum damage at maximum range has been increased from 30% to 50%.
Widowmaker
Widow’s Kiss – The automatic fire mode now deals less damage at greater distance (50% of damage at maximum range)
Hanzo
Developer Comment: Hanzo’s kit has proven to be a bit too strong, especially the Storm Arrows. We are lowering the frequency with which he can use the ability, making it easier to play around them.
Developer Comment: The changes are intended to help Sombra play more easily as an infiltrator and scout for her team, as well as give her the ability to choose the timing of her appearance.
Camouflage
Now lasts indefinitely.
Sombra cannot contest objectives while cloaked.
The movement speed bonus has been reduced from 70% to 50%.
Teleportation
Now lasts indefinitely.
The Translocator can now be destroyed (5 hit points).
Radius reduced.
Map Updates
Developer Comment: In a previous patch, the respawn time for defenders was increased when attackers were outnumbered at certain map last points. We are making this system more aggressive so that fights in which defenders can come back quickly do not last as long.
Assault maps
The time to capture objectives has been reduced from 5 minutes to 4 minutes in quick matches and in the arcade.
If final objective points are contested on non-control maps for an extended period of time and attackers have a numerical advantage, the respawn time for defenders will increase even faster.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the faithful Battle Bus brings you into battle every time. That’s why many fans want to thank the bus driver of the Battle Bus and have even started a crazy petition for that.
The Battle Bus driver, an unsung hero: Every round of Fortnite begins with a bus ride. Just like in PvE mode, flying buses play a big role in the game. Instead of jumping out of a boring airplane like in PUBG and the like, you dive out of the floating party bus in Fortnite and from there down into the wild battle royale action.
But who tirelessly drives the bus day and night, 24/7? Who is this hero, and can’t we somehow thank him for his efforts?
Players want to honor the bus driver
The bus driver deserves our respect: Some players are fascinated by the unknown figure of the bus driver. They are extremely grateful to him for all the wonderful hours of battle royale they have experienced in Fortnite so far.
Therefore, they wish for a way to express their appreciation to the heroic bus driver. How exactly this should happen is still unclear. Ideas range from waving after jumping out to expressions of gratitude on the ground or transmitted and well-heard radio messages with words of praise. Perhaps even with a response from the grateful bus driver.
Players start petition to thank the bus driver
Petition with over 6,000 signatures: To make the developers at Epic realize how serious the bus driver fans are about their concerns, they have started an online petition on the platform change.org. There are now over 6,000 signatures collected there.
Considering that Epic often responds to fan requests, the petition might actually succeed in the end and the thank-you feature for the bus driver could officially come into the game.
Today, on July 24, there is a Weekly Reset in Destiny 2. The winner of the Faction Rally has been determined. With the weekly reset, new activities such as the Nightfall strike or the Flashpoint can now be contested. The weekly Crucible playlist is also rotating again.
A new week is dawning in the Destiny universe.
And as expected, it is now officially confirmed: The New Monarchy has won the third and final faction match of Season 3.
The winner’s weapon is the legendary rocket launcher “Broad Sword Launcher” of the New Monarchy. Supporters of the New Monarchy pay 1,000 Glimmer, while all other Guardians have to shell out 50,000 Glimmer for the weapon.
By the way: During the winner’s week, Fracture ornaments can still be unlocked, except for the helmet and leg armor, if you have already reached the necessary rank with the respective faction – for the last time in Season 3.
But let’s see what else this week has to offer.
Nightfall Strike from July 24 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
This week, the Nightfall is“Tree of Probabilities”.
Until the next reset on July 31, you have the chance to earn the following exclusive Nightfall strike reward: the legendary hand cannon T.V.O
No modifiers are active in the normal Nightfall strike!
In Prestige mode, you need to activate the modifiers using the Challenge cards. These cards drop for DLC owners in both the normal and Prestige modes of the Nightfall strike. Don’t forget that you can upgrade your Challenge cards with Xur again starting Friday.
The following challenges need to be mastered:
Unbroken: Complete the Nightfall with less than 3 deaths.
Laser Challenge: Do not get hit by more than 5 lasers in the Atlas Cove.
Heroic Strike Modifiers
The respective kindling modifier remains active until the next reset. The other two modifiers change daily. Currently, the following modifiers are active in the heroic strike playlist:
Arc Kindling: Arc damage from all sources is slightly increased
Blackout: Melee attacks are significantly strengthened and the radar is disabled
Grenadier: Grenade abilities deal more damage and recharge much faster
No Man’s Sky new update NEXT is now available on PS4, PC and Xbox One. The update is free to download if you already own the base game. With update 1.5, No Man’s Sky will finally receive features like multiplayer and a character editor with aliens. The download is substantial.
NEXT is twice as big as the base game: The download is about 10 GB in size. That’s double the size when considering the base game and the DLCs Atlas Rises, Pathfinder, and Foundation updates combined.
With NEXT, No Man’s Sky seems to finally become the game it always wanted to be. After its release in August 2016, player disappointment was high because the game couldn’t live up to the hype and the announcements. However, with NEXT everything is supposed to change:
The new Nightlife DLC “After Hours” for GTA 5 brings cool new content. We will show you what is available and how much it costs.
Nightclubs in GTA 5: Starting today, July 24, there are nightclubs available in GTA 5 Online. Gay Tony is back in the game and is also bringing new cars, trucks, and a massive party bus. We will show you here the costs of the new content.
New Vehicles in GTA 5 Online – Nightlife
Initially only 6 vehicles: The new content will be released gradually over the next few weeks. At the launch of the new DLC, you will find six new vehicles.
Ocelot Swinger for 909,000 GTA$
Dinka Jester Classic for 790,000 GTA$
Pounder Custom (regular) for 241,000 GTA$ – 320,000 GTA$
Mule Custom (regular) for 72,000 GTA$ – 95,760 GTA$
Festival Bus for 1,385,000 GTA$
Mammoth Patriot for 460,000 GTA$ – 611,800 GTA$
Thus, the update includes new sports cars, trucks, and interesting vehicles like the Hummer limousine. You will see the festival bus in one of the first missions when you buy a nightclub. The stage on the roof also appears to invite dancing.
Relatively inexpensive: Surprisingly, the new vehicles do not cost several million GTA dollars right away, as one might expect from other DLCs. They are in the mid-range. Whether the upcoming vehicles will also be in this price range will be revealed at the release.
How many nightclubs are there? On the ForeClosures website, there are 10 nightclubs available. All have different locations and prices.
These are:
Nightclub in Strawberry – From 1,525,000 GTA$
Nightclub at the Airport – From 1,135,000 GTA$
Nightclub in Vinewood West – From 1,700,000 GTA$
Nightclub in Vinewood Center – From 1,670,000 GTA$
Nightclub in Del Perro – From 1,645,000 GTA$
Nightclub in Vespucci – From 1,320,000 GTA$
Nightclub in Mission Row – From 1,440,000 GTA$
Nightclub in La Mesa – From 1,500,000 GTA$
Nightclub in Cypress Flats – From 1,370,000 GTA$
Nightclub on Elysian Island – From 1,080,000 GTA$
After purchase, you can customize these clubs further with style, lighting, nightclub name, storage, dancers, and dry ice. This increases the price of the building.
The Festival of the Four Winds returns after 4 years to Guild Wars 2. During the festival, you will encounter the Zephyrites faction and can participate in numerous minigames.
Festival of the Four Winds – Return after 4 years
Fans have waited long: When the Festival of the Four Winds took place for the first and so far only time in 2014, it combined most of the activities from the events Bazaar of the Four Winds and Queen’s Jubilee. Players could take part in a variety of activities and use special “Aspect Crystals” to jump higher, for example. However, the festival paused for four years.
Now ArenaNet brings back the Festival of the Four Winds to the delight of many players. Additionally, some changes have been made to enhance the experience. Players particularly appreciate that they can use their mounts in the event area. Some players have unlocked the Gryphon before the event to fly through the terrain.
ArenaNet is not just reviving old content but has developed new weapons and armor that you can earn during the event. In addition to the new content, the old items await you if you do not yet own them.
When does the event start? Starting from 6 PM our time, you can enjoy numerous activities.
To celebrate the arrival of the Festival of the Four Winds, ArenaNet has released a small teaser.
These new adventures the event brings to Guild Wars 2
What content does the event offer? Of course, you do not just receive the new items; you have to earn them. Therefore, you can participate in various activities during the event.
In the Boss Blitz, you must defeat all Champions in the arena as quickly as possible. The faster you are, the higher your reward will be. You can find the Boss Blitz in the lower levels of the Crown Pavilion.
In the Queen’s Gauntlet, you will have to prove yourself alone in several battles. Each battle features specific mechanics that you should keep in mind to triumph. The Gauntlet has been expanded with 5 new fights.
In the Bazaar and the Labyrinth Cliffs, you can go on exploratory tours and participate in treasure hunts or races.
There is a new meta-event based on Amnoon’s Casino Blitz. In Amnoon’s Casino Blitz, you need to collect a certain number of coins within a specific timeframe.
How do I obtain Favor of the Festival? During the event, you can receive 2 different types of favor.
You can obtain Bazaar Favor, for example, in the Aspect Arena, during the Refuge Sprint, and by completing events in the Labyrinth Cliffs.
You can obtain Pavilion Favor during the Gauntlet and from Boss Blitz chests.
If you combine both types of favor, you will receive a Festival Favor. This grants you various rewards:
Trade it with Druuburt’s Spirit for Unruly Mysterious Bags.
Receive Majestic Weapon Skins when you give them to the Majestic Weapon Merchant.
Or give it to the Festival Rewards Merchant for various rewards.
‘In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the Playground is coming back soon. However, Playground 2.0 has been significantly revamped compared to the last version. There are more loot options and team choices. We will tell you everything you need to know about the new mode.’
‘Playground 2.0: The Playground arrived towards the end of Season 4 and offered a long-awaited practice area for all players. You could join with up to 3 teammates and have fun taking each other out, testing weapons and traps. If you died, you could respawn, so you could just stand up again in another location. Plus, there was a ton of loot and resources, allowing you to build whatever you wanted.’
‘However, there were also a few annoyances that have now been addressed in version 2.0.’
‘Finally, Team Fights! You can still play the Playground alone or in a team. But in squads, you had the problem that anyone could modify each other’s buildings. This was extremely annoying when you wanted to test aggressive building.’
‘Due to this, there is now the option to set teams in the game. That way, you won’t accidentally keep changing your opponents’ buildings.’
‘Also cool: The respawn timer has been reduced from 10 to 3 seconds. So you can get back into the action faster. Additionally, the height at which the glider automatically opens has been reduced. This allows you to land into action more quickly.’
‘In order for you to be able to make even more noise, there’s more of everything in Playground V.2.0. The patch notes for update 5.1 contain a long list of items that now appear more frequently:’
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Ammunition boxes contain 10 times the amount of ammunition.
The gray vending machines have been removed, and the chance for higher-tier machines to spawn has been increased.
Launch pads and launch pads spawn with a higher probability.
Maximum rocket ammo has increased by 60.
More rocket ammo can be found.
100 supply drops have been added.
Chests now contain 3 weapons as well as more ammunition and consumables than usual.
Loot on the ground now contains 3 items.
Chug Jugs and Slurp Juice spawn more often, while bandages spawn less often.
Chug Jugs can now also be found on the ground.
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‘Furthermore, the popular golf carts are now also available in the Playground!’
‘Otherwise, the Playground remains as it was. You can play for 60 minutes as usual and have unlimited respawns. The storm starts at 55 minutes. Whoever dies in it is permanently dead. All chests and ammunition boxes are there, there are 100 loot llamas, and you gather ten times the amount of resources.’
‘When is the new Playground coming? The Playground will be available again on July 25, 2018. An exact time is not yet known. It is expected to be between 10:00 and 14:00. However, Epic has still not announced a specific launch time. We will keep you updated as soon as there is news about Playground 2.0.’
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Is video evidence used in FIFA 19 with the Video Assistant Referee? EA Sports provides a clear answer.
The video evidence has become part of everyday football. It was tested last season in the Bundesliga and is now to be permanently established. The video assistants also played an important role at the Football World Cup in Russia. The “VAR” (Video Assistant Referee) is currently being implemented in professional football.
What are the benefits of video evidence? Video evidence aims to bring more fairness to the field. Unclear situations are viewed from multiple angles to make the right decision with video evidence.
The football simulation from EA Sports claims to represent real football as realistically as possible on the virtual pitch. Therefore, we asked Samuel Rivera, the gameplay producer of FIFA, in an interview about the video assistant in FIFA 19. Will EA Sports implement this feature in FIFA 19?
“This year there are no plans,” Rivera said. “Yes, it’s now a part of football and can contribute to authenticity. We might bring video evidence in the future – but I’m not sure yet.”
Rivera explains that video evidence is not necessary from a technical perspective in a video game. “It would only be a visual thing. We know when a ball crosses the line. We know when a player is offside. In the future, we will take a look at it.”
In summary: No, video assistants will not interrupt or delay your matches in FIFA 19. What the referee whistles on the field stands.
What is your opinion on this topic? Should video evidence also be introduced in virtual football for more realism, or are you glad that this “feature” continues to be absent?
FIFA 19 features some gameplay changes compared to its predecessor. Above all, two new features ensure that virtual soccer becomes even more natural.
Every year, EA Sports tinkers a little with the gameplay of their soccer simulation to create new incentives for fans to get the current FIFA installment. Often, these involve improvements to player intelligence or new animations, making “dramatic moments” possible.
FIFA 19 significantly alters the gameplay: In FIFA 19, fans can now expect greater innovations. Players have more control over the game and leave less to chance.
The gameplay becomes more natural
We spoke with Samuel Rivera, the gameplay producer of FIFA, about the new gameplay features. He exclusively revealed in the interview that for him, the new Active Touch System combined with the 50/50 Battles represents the biggest innovation of FIFA 19.
Because these two features make the gameplay of FIFA 19 “more natural, more like soccer,” Rivera stated. The virtual players show an instinct to get to the ball that real-life footballers also demonstrate. They don’t simply give up on the tackle and let the opponent go, instead, they try to get a foot on the ball.
According to Rivera, this feels so natural that one would not want to return to FIFA 18 after a short time. The feeling of the game is simply not the same as in FIFA 19 with the innovative Active Touch System and the 50/50 Battles.
The gameplay becomes more like it should be in soccer.
Overview of the Active Touch System
What is the Active Touch System? This system influences ball reception, ball touches, and thus ball control. A variety of new animations are introduced that open up new possibilities for handling the ball.
How does the Active Touch System affect gameplay? Depending on the game situation, the best animation is selected to reach a ball, Rivera explained. For example, players now also execute flying headers to reach a ball and pass it on. Additionally, new techniques like flick-up volleys, concealed ball receptions, or skill-specific animations such as Neymar’s trap are introduced. Previous tricks like the feigned shot, volleys, and some skill moves receive new movement animations.
Are these changes really noticeable on the field? Yes! At a FIFA 19 play event, we tested especially the flick-up volleys, which work really well. One can hold the ball in the air with the right stick and lob it over opponents. Surprise moments are easily possible. One also has more options while receiving the ball.
The Active Touch System in the video:
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What are the 50/50 Battles? These involve an improvement in duels. Now, the user’s reaction speed and the players’ ratings determine who can reclaim loose balls. The players on the field show better duel intelligence and more “instinct.”
How do the 50/50 Battles affect gameplay? In FIFA 18, many duels happen where a player reaches the ball, and the opponent then simply runs past and gives up the duel. In FIFA 19, players show more fight, “more instinct,” so they always try to somehow get a foot on the ball. It can also happen that both players touch the ball in a duel, causing it to bounce uncontrollably.
Are these changes really noticeable on the field? Yes, duels feel different in FIFA 19 than in FIFA 18 and also look slightly different. There’s a sense that players are trying harder to get to the ball. New animations and movements in duels are introduced.
Further gameplay innovations
Timed Finishing: The “timed finishing” is an optional feature that one does not have to use. It allows you to make your shots more powerful and precise on goal, but you must double-tap the shoot button and have perfect timing on the second tap – otherwise, the ball simply rolls toward the goal or flies into the stands. In other words, if you master this feature, you have more control over your shots. According to Rivera, perfect timed finishing is not a guarantee of scoring – it merely increases the chances.
You can see the new shooting mechanics in this video:
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Dynamische Taktiken: In FIFA 19, you have significantly more tactical game variations at your disposal before and during the game than in FIFA 18. You can set every instruction individually. One example: If you set “very offensive” during the game, you can pre-determine how exactly your players should behave on the field – how far apart should they stand, how high or deep should they stand when “very offensive”, how many players should occupy the penalty area, etc. Tactics enthusiasts can have a field day here.
This video introduces the dynamic tactics:
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In general, it can be stated that FIFA 19 aims to become even more realistic, authentic, and natural in terms of gameplay. FIFA fans are getting more control over various aspects of the game and can put their individual stamp on each match.
You can read our detailed play report on FIFA 19 here, where we tell you what we found positive and negative about the gameplay:
A former SWTOR developer regrets that they were not bolder and focused too much on World of Warcraft. In hindsight, it would have been better to make a Knights of the Old Republic Online.
The developer James Ohlen left his game studio BioWare last month after nearly 22 years. In an interview with GameInformer, he spoke about his time at BioWare. He also mentioned a few words about Star Wars: The Old Republic. Ohlen expresses little regret – but one thing he does regret is related to World of Warcraft.
More Knights of the Old Republic Online – less Star Wars: World of Warcraft
What did Ohlen say? When asked what Ohlen would regret, he referred to SWTOR. Generally, he is satisfied with the game, but he often received feedback from fans that they would prefer a “Knights of the Old Republic Online.” A game that was closer to BioWare’s RPG roots and not so heavily driven in the direction of “Star Wars: World of Warcraft.”
Ohlen wishes in hindsight that he had pushed the game a bit more toward “Knights of the Old Republic Online.”
This would have likely meant more freedom of choice in the story and a more tactical, slower combat system. Nevertheless, he is proud of what SWTOR has become and the direction the MMORPG has taken.
Everyone wanted to be the “WoW-killer.” Back when SWTOR was released, MMORPGs were popping up like mushrooms. Many developers sought to be “the next World of Warcraft” and were heavily influenced by Blizzard’s template. Although SWTOR was certainly not a failure, the game had to switch to Free2Play after a short time. Since then, however, it has received expansions with “Knights of the Fallen Empire” and “Knights of the Eternal Throne.”
When and if there will be a new expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic remains to be seen in a galaxy far, far away.
Do you like SWTOR as it is? Or should the game have focused more on the RPG Knight of the Old Republic?
EA Sports has secured the licenses for the Champions League, the Europa League, and the UEFA Super Cup for FIFA 19. These competitions take center stage in FIFA 19 – they are more than just additional licenses.
The Champions League arrives in FIFA 19: FIFA fans had to wait a long time for the Champions League and the Europa League, as the rights were exclusively held by Pro Evolution Soccer in recent years. However, as announced a few months ago, UEFA ended this partnership with Konami. Shortly thereafter, EA Sports revealed to the delight of many fans: The two top UEFA European Cup competitions will be playable in FIFA 19.
The new licenses are intended to be more than just “more licenses among many”; instead, EA Sports has big plans for them. We spoke with Samuel Rivera, the gameplay producer of FIFA, about the Champions League and the Europa League and how they will be integrated into FIFA 19.
What do the Champions League and Europa League mean for FIFA 19?
More than just additional licenses: Rivera introduced us to the two European competitions in FIFA 19 and presented in-game footage. He emphasized that the Champions League and the Europa League are not just new licenses that have been inserted into the game. Instead, they shape this year’s FIFA installment and are present almost everywhere in FIFA 19. Consequently, the motto this year is also: “FIFA 19 – Champions Rise”.
Game modes with the Champions League
In which modes can I play the Champions League in FIFA 19? EA Sports claims that the “legendary tournament […] will be integrated into all FIFA 19 modes.” The following modes have already been confirmed:
A new standalone UEFA Champions League mode
A comprehensive integration into the kickoff mode
A comprehensive integration into career mode
In FUT 19, there will be live content for the Champions League
And in the third and final part of the story mode called “The Journey: Champions”, you will also compete for the Champions League title.
What does the standalone Champions League mode in FIFA 19 look like? In this mode, you can either replay the “real” Champions League season 18/19 – from the group stage to the final at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid. Or you can create your own Champions League season, leading all available European teams to the title.
Europa League game modes
What about the Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup? We know that the Europa League will be playable in the kickoff mode and in career mode, and it will also feature live content in FUT 19. Whether it will also be possible to play the Europa League in The Journey is uncertain. We do not have detailed information about the Super Cup – but it is licensed as well.
What is the UEFA Super Cup actually? The UEFA Super Cup is contested in a match between the current Champions League winner and the Europa League winner.
By the way: Rivera could not confirm that the European Cup competitions will also be playable in the “Pro Clubs” mode.
The Champions League up close: In FIFA 19, the atmosphere of the Champions League is to be depicted accurately, so fans can look forward to these features:
Official CL match presentation used in the 18/19 season
Official Champions League anthem
Official team crests, match balls, and UEFA trophies
New camera perspectives in the intro when the teams line up
New English commentary team with Derek Rae and Lee Dixon – in the German version, it is Wolff-Christoph Fuss and Frank Buschmann
Additionally, the menus are designed in the corresponding colors of the Champions League and the Europa League.
Tom says: We at Mein-MMO have been able to play FIFA 19 and get a little feel of the Champions League atmosphere. And yes, as soon as the CL anthem sounds and the camera captures the silver trophy, the Champions League spirit indeed comes alive. However, the game presentation was still a “work in progress”, leading to a bug that caused the teams’ kits to flicker unsightly as they entered the stadium – which significantly affected the atmosphere. However, Samuel Rivera promised us that this will be fixed by the release of FIFA 19.
I believe that the Champions League will definitely be an enhancement for the football simulation. Thus, FIFA 19 brings even more of real football to the virtual pitch.
FIFA 19 will be released on September 28, 2018. The Champions League, the Europa League, and the Super Cup will be available on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
