The German MMORPG Albion Online will soon receive the major Merlyn update, which enables faction wars. The developers at Sandbox Interactive have now introduced this feature in more detail: This is how the wars between individual factions work.
What does the update bring? Through faction wars, you can participate in a conflict that takes place in Albion Online between rival factions on the Royal Continent. The update thus introduces open PvP for guilds, non-guild players, and solo players on the Royal Continent.
There is war in Albion Online! This is how you join
This is how a faction war unfolds: To participate in a faction war, you must follow several steps:
Register with the faction general in one of the five faction cities.
Once you belong to a faction, you can no longer enter the capitals of other factions or Caerleon.
You can now freely attack members of the rival cities. You will receive support from players of your faction.
By joining a faction, you will also complete trade missions for it, for which there will be more information soon.
It is possible to leave a faction again.
You collect faction points during the wars by capturing outposts, by gathering/fishing, and through PvE.
The development studio Infinity Ward is looking for new employees with a job posting to work on a next-gen project that is planned for upcoming platforms. Is this the new Call of Duty for the release year 2019?
An interesting job posting
Infinity Ward is up again:
Infinity Ward released the action game Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare in 2016.
Then in 2017 followed Sledgehammer Games with Call of Duty: WW2.
This year 2018 sees the release of CoD: Black Ops 4 by Treyarch.
According to the franchise rules, a game from Infinity Ward would again be due next year, 2019.
Is CoD coming for PS5 and the next Xbox?
Will CoD 2019 be released for next-gen consoles? A job posting from Infinity Ward suggests that the new game is currently (also) in development for the upcoming console generation in the form of the PS5 and Xbox “Scarlett”. Next-gen platforms are explicitly mentioned. What could that mean?
It does not necessarily mean that the upcoming CoD will only be released for PS5 and the next Xbox. If the title referred to in the job posting is indeed the Call of Duty that is set to be released in 2019, it will likely also be available for PS4 and Xbox One. After all, it is still uncertain when we can expect the next-gen consoles.
It still seems a bit strange that “CoD 2019” is being developed for the upcoming generation. 2019 is still not expected to have new consoles released. Therefore, either the upcoming Call of Duty will be released for both the current and the next generation, or Infinity Ward is already preparing the COD that will come after the one planned for 2019. This should then be released for PS5 and the next Xbox.
However, it could also be a completely different title that has nothing to do with Call of Duty.
A single-player campaign is likely. Many CoD fans were disappointed that Black Ops 4 would not have a regular single-player campaign and would only focus on multiplayer. There was quite a bit of criticism for this decision. The job posting from Infinity Ward also seeks a “Narrative Scripter,” which leads to the assumption that a campaign is planned, and the Narrative Scripter must implement it in the game. It only makes sense that “Call of Duty 2019” will again have a single-player campaign following the criticism of Black Ops 4.
However, it will likely take some time until we learn more about this game that Infinity Ward is working on.
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Many players are dissatisfied with the compensation event in Pokémon GO. For them, the Safari Zone event in Dortmund has become a waste of time.
What happened? Niantic launched an event in Dortmund – The Safari Zone. During the event time on a weekend in Dortmund, the Pokémon Corasonn appeared, which is not normally catchable in Germany. This is a regional Pokémon that typically spawns only near the equator.
Due to this rare Pokémon, many trainers traveled several hundred kilometers to Dortmund. However, during the event, problems occurred. For several hours on the first day, almost nothing happened within the Safari Zone. As an apology, Niantic then launched a Europe-wide event featuring a special Pokémon. The Pokémon Corasonn, for which trainers had traveled for hours on the highway, now spawned for 48 hours outside of the Safari Zone as well.
Trainers annoyed – See event in Dortmund as a waste of time
Ironically, the event: The Europe event is viewed negatively by some trainers. Many invested money in hotels and travel to Dortmund to secure the special Corasonn. Now, thanks to the EU event, they can catch the Pokémon without any effort – So there was no need to make the trip to Dortmund for the Safari Zone.
In social media platforms like Facebook and our comment section, we repeatedly read about disappointed trainers who are absolutely dissatisfied with the Europe-wide spawning of Corasonn. For them, it is not an apology but “a slap in the face,” as all trainers can now catch the monster effortlessly.
Of course, there are still many other advantages to regional monsters at a Safari event. The photos from the weekend showed a great atmosphere. Everyone was full of players sharing the same passion. Such a gathering is truly something special. Nevertheless, it is understandable that trainers are dissatisfied with the apology and see the trip to the Safari Zone as a waste of time.
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Galgenhumor? With this apology event in mind, trainers now wish for problems at the GO Fest. This is the second summer event in Pokémon GO and takes place in Chicago. If it encounters similar problems as the Safari Zone in Dortmund, many hope for an apology event for various regions. This way, trainers wouldn’t need to buy tickets for the event and travel, saving them time. As early as 2017, the GO Fest turned into a legendary mess.
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The alpha of the upcoming online shooter Battlefield 5 has come to an end. Numerous participants have shared their opinions, which are quite mixed.
Too few meaningful innovations
This is Battlefield 1 in a new scenario: A criticism from PC Games is that, at least according to the alpha, Battlefield 5 feels too little like a standalone game. It is described as a game with only a few innovations compared to its predecessor, which simply offers a different scenario.
Partly pointless innovations: Gamestar reports that some of the innovations are pointless and directly contradict the highly praised immersion of Battlefield 5. While, for instance, soldiers and ground vehicles undergo a somewhat longer process to reload ammunition, airplanes simply have to fly through icons in the air.
There is still much to do regarding the point distribution for the building system. Because regardless of whether an object is meaningful or not, points are awarded. This led to situations in the alpha where players simply built something anywhere just to receive the points.
Who shoots first wins: On Reddit, it is discussed that the TTK system (Time to Kill) results in the fact that usually the one who shoots first wins. Additionally, there is too little feedback on whether health points are low.
The ammunition refill system is also criticized here. You simply have too little ammunition and must constantly refill it. This is just annoying because with the little ammunition, you can hardly achieve anything.
Better hit detection:VG247 praises the hit detection. In Battlefield 5, you hit your enemies right where you aim. Bullets are no longer deflected, making it quicker and easier to take down enemies. The feeling that randomness plays too strong a role in hits is no longer present.
Dense atmosphere. Both graphics and sound effects and the atmosphere are positively mentioned by Twinfinite. The alpha created the impression of a cool action game where the audiovisual experience pulls players directly into the gameplay.
In general, however, the tenor is that, at least according to the alpha, Battlefield 5 offers too little new content, making it feel more like Battlefield 1 with a new scenario. Many of the criticisms can probably still be ironed out before the release, balancing is being adjusted, and bugs are being fixed. At least in terms of audiovisual experience, fans can expect a spectacle.
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In Fortnite, the map is changing every day. More and more dimensional rifts are appearing and gradually destroying the landmarks on the map. Recently, the Tomato Head had to face its fate! What could be behind this?
More rifts are appearing! Since the rocket finally launched on June 30, 2018, the map of Fortnite has changed. First, the rocket created a visible rift in the sky above the map. Then players observed how the rift grew larger. Additionally, other mini-rifts appeared in different locations in the game world and destroyed them shortly after.
What does it all mean?
Rifts make signs disappear
First victims of the rifts: The large rift in the sky was not the only phenomenon following the rocket launch. Shortly after, a strange glow was noticed in front of the big hall at Lonely Lodge. The next day, a rift suddenly appeared there. As a result, the sign “Lonely Lodge”, which had been there before, suddenly disappeared.
The rift at the lodge.
The motel sign is gone: The same thing happened shortly after at the motel by Loot Lake. First, there was a glow in front of the motel sign. A day later, a rift had appeared there as well, and the sign was gone.
Oh no, not the Tomato Head from Tomato Town!
The first prominent rift victim: However, the two signs were hardly noticed and went unnoticed by many players. But now it seems the rifts are serious, as one of the most prominent landmarks on the map has just disappeared: the Tomato Head from Tomato Town!
Tomato Town without Tomato: The giant tomato head recently stood in front of the pizzeria that gave the whole place its name. There’s even a special Tomato Head skin for the location! But those who are just starting with Fortnite will never see the original in the game, as instead of the cheerful tomato face, a new rift now looms ominously over the pizzeria!
What is happening here?
Players are curious: After the last rift victim, many players are eagerly asking: “Where will the rifts strike next?” If even the Tomato Head isn’t safe, then any location on the map could really be affected!
Here you can find all known rifts so far. Source: TheSquatingDog
New rift at Retail Row: We now also know where the 4th rift is. It recently appeared at Retail Row. Fans speculate that perhaps the burger restaurant in Greasy Grove will be next.
Here the 4th rift threatens at Retail Row: Source: FortniteInsider
But what could be the meaning of the rifts? There are several theories about this. Here are two of the most actively discussed ones.
Theory 1 – A completely new map is coming!
The old map is breaking! Some players believe that the rifts will destroy the world and then a completely new map will come. After all, the rifts in the sky are also getting larger. Meanwhile, a second rift has even appeared, and both are branching out more and more.
It almost seems that the Fortnite world has suffered irreparable damage and will completely collapse in a few days. That would likely happen on July 12, 2018, as Season 5 begins then.
Theory 2 – The rifts create time anomalies and bring historical places into the map
Rifts replace locations? Another theory suggests that the small rifts in the game are replacing prominent locations, such as the motel, the hall at Lonely Lodge, and the pizza restaurant, with other settings.
Will historical places come into the game? Many believe that these will be places from the past. There are several hints:
30s skins: Recently, skins featuring detectives and gangsters from the 30s appeared in the game. There was also the Tommy gun, another classic from the past!
Datamining provides hints: Dataminers have found further images indicating a Wild West theme akin to Westworld. Other images show a sphinx and a pyramid. So, various locations from different time periods could come into the game.
Bill&-Ted tweet: Lastly, there is a curious tweet from Donald Mustard, the head of Epic. He only said, “Be excellent to each other.” The phrase comes from the cult film ” Bill and Ted’s ExcellentAdventure“. In it, two misfits travel through time and meet famous historical figures. Another hint for wild time travel?
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With Forsaken, some of the previously rotating weekly activities will rotate more frequently. There will also be corresponding adjustments to certain milestones in Destiny 2.
The milestones give Guardians the opportunity week after week to earn power upgrades by completing certain tasks and to continue leveling up until they reach the power level cap. With the upcoming Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2, there will also be some changes to the weekly activities besides the level cap. The milestones will also be adjusted. We summarize what is currently known.
Not just weekly – Some activities rotate more frequently
New plan for activities: In the current issue of Game Informer, Bungie reveals some exclusive details about the weekly activities and milestones.
Starting from September 4, there will be a dedicated tab in the in-game menu for this. Additionally, with the release of the Forsaken expansion, the Flashpoint as well as the Crucible, Vanguard, and Gambit activities will switch every four days. The raids, on the other hand, will continue to rotate weekly. Furthermore, new milestones are also expected with Forsaken.
The Flashpoint milestone is also expected to be playable and redeemable every four days. However, it was unfortunately not clarified whether this will also apply to the Vanguard and Crucible milestones, such as Nightfall, heroic daily missions, or Call to Arms. However, it is presumed that this could also be the case.
Progress without milestones: Because Bungie further explained that the milestones will no longer be the primary focus with the release of the autumn addon and will not be the only way to progress in the game. Players are intended to play Forsaken as they prefer and still be able to make progress. Specific details were not disclosed about this either.
Bungie added that locations, such as the new Tangled Shore patrol zone, will blink on the map once new activities or events are taking place there. This is intended to make it easier for Guardians to jump right into the fight and earn new loot.
In Hearthstone, five cards are being adjusted to interact differently with the game. We will reveal what changes.
From time to time, Blizzard adjusts various cards in Hearthstone to ensure balance in the game and create a fair battlefield. However, this time Blizzard plans changes to address something entirely different: lore and consistency. Various minions do not belong to the correct category, making them inconsistent with the Warcraft story. This will now be changed.
These Hearthstone cards will receive new types
Molten Giant and Mountain Giant will become Elementals. Both giants represent elemental forces in Warcraft, which is why Blizzard is now upgrading them to Elementals.
Witchwood Nymph will become a Demon. The Witchwood Nymph is a female Satyr and thus a Night Elf who became a Demon. From now on, the Nymph will be classified as a Demon, allowing for new interactions with various Warlock cards.
North Sea Kraken will become a Beast. The same applies to the North Sea Kraken. This beast dwells in the oceans and has always been a Beast in World of Warcraft. This will also be the case in Hearthstone.
Jungle Moonkin is no longer a Beast. Conversely, Blizzard is taking a different approach with the Jungle Moonkin. This will no longer be a Beast. The reasoning is that Moonkin in Warcraft are humanoid, thinking beings with culture and do not qualify as Beasts, despite their “wild” appearance.
Witchwood Grizzly gets a new look. Lastly, the appearance of the Witchwood Grizzly is being changed. It will no longer have a spectral form, but an actual body made of flesh and blood. This should make it clear why the Grizzly is considered a true Beast.
No Arcane Dust will be compensated. As these changes are only minor adjustments in terms of lore and consistency, according to Blizzard, no Arcane Dust will be offered as compensation. The cards will retain their basic power, but now a few additional interactions will be possible.
By the way, there is still no exact date for the changes. They are expected to come “with the next major patch.”
What do you think about these changes? A good thing to achieve more clarity and consistency in Hearthstone? Or were the adjustments unnecessary?
Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Switch & Xbox One) is often played by top athletes. This includes top player Harry Kane of the English national team. He plays a lot of Fortnite between World Cup games to keep his nerves steady.
Athletes and Fortnite: Fortnite is not only extremely popular with kids and teenagers. Professional athletes regularly confess their love for the colorful battle royale game. This includes rugby stars, basketball players, and many footballers. The French player Antoine Griezmann caused a stir during the 2018 World Cup by celebrating a goal with the “Take the L” dance.
The English superstar Harry Kane, on the other hand, does not show Fortnite moves on the field, but uses the game to relax optimally between World Cup matches.
Harry Kane plays Fortnite to keep his nerves steady
Superstar Harry Kane: Harry Kane, the captain of the English national team, has been known to every football fan since July 3, 2018. In an epic match, the “Three Lions” knocked Colombia out of the tournament. Kane shone in the traditionally difficult penalty shoot-out for England. He scored one penalty during regular time and kept his nerves during the decisive penalty shoot-out. Kane played a crucial role in the victory.
The secret of success? Penalty shoot-outs are always nerve-wracking. Therefore, it is important for players to recover and relax optimally between matches. Before the match on July 3, Kane was interviewed by the BBC. One question was what he likes to do in the World Cup camp when he’s not thinking about scoring goals.
Kane’s answer: “Playing Fortnite! As silly as it sounds right now, playing Fortnite is a very good way to pass the time. Here are some of us who play a few rounds more often.”
More Fortnite during the World Cup than at home!
Gamer vacation with the guys: He later explained that during the World Cup, he would probably play more Fortnite than usual! The World Cup would be like a “vacation with the guys” for him since he wouldn’t have to take care of his family and baby there.
Another penalty hero is a Fortnite fan: Kane is not the only England player who enjoys playing Fortnite. Previous interviews revealed that among others, his teammates at Tottenham, Dele Alli, Harry Maguire, and Kieran Trippier regularly play Fortnite. Trippier was also a player who converted a penalty for England in the Colombia match.
Fortnite seems to help a lot when preparing for major football matches.
Recently, it is forbidden to advertise for sell runs in World of Warcraft. However, not everyone welcomes this decision by Blizzard.
Advertising for “sell runs” and all other offers for gold is no longer allowed in the “Looking for Group” tool of World of Warcraft. Blizzard wants to clean up the tool so that players can find groups faster and do not have to filter out gold offers first.
General mood positive: A large part of the community is responding well to this. Many opinions range from “It was about time” to “finally, 90% of the groups are gone”. The overwhelming sentiment is positive and supportive of this decision.
Small group mourns sell runs. However, there is not only support for the abolition of gold sell runs in the “Looking for Group” tool. Especially from low population servers, there are some players who criticize Blizzard’s decision. They have always been pleased when they could get a special mount or simply a “Mythic+15” chest for gold just before the end of the expansion. After all, gold is also a way to obtain equipment if it’s not possible otherwise.
Gold in seconds – the machinery behind it: Some guilds have now developed a fixed rhythm that is reminiscent of assembly line processing. Every 30 minutes, Argus is pulled on heroic, each time with 5 customers who pay 150,000 gold for it. And that goes on for several hours. While an alt searches for customers in the tool, the group takes down Argus, then invites the next customers. This way, guilds earn several million gold in just a few hours.
Especially for these guilds, this is likely to mean a significant loss of income – although fortunately only in in-game currency.
Cortyn says: I also view the ban rather ambivalently. It was always a nice opportunity to give other players a gift. For example, by gifting them participation in a sell run for a special mount. I find it a shame that this option is being removed in favor of more clarity. From my perspective, the best step would have been to simply offer an additional tab that only lists such sell runs. Then everyone would know immediately what to expect and wouldn’t have to sort for long.
But what is your opinion on the abolition of advertisements for sell runs in raids and dungeons? More clarity and a good thing? Or have you ever bought a raid spot that doesn’t actually match your skill level?
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The PlayStation Store is launching a new sale. You can now take advantage of over 100 PS4 games at a lower price as part of the “Double Discounts” promotion. PS Plus members can save up to 80%.
On this Wednesday, July 4th, the PS Store has a new deal for you. If you haven’t found what you were looking for in the numerous previous discount promotions, you should take a closer look at the latest discount promotion.
Especially for PS Plus subscribers, the new sale is worth it. Now you can secure double discounts on over 100 selected PS4 titles and save even more as a PS Plus member. Games included are God of War 3 Remastered, the BioShock Collection, Elder Scrolls Skyrim Special Edition, Sniper Elite 4, Elite Dangerous, and The Division.
“Double Discounts” promotion in the PS Store
The digital sale is already running. The promotion lasts until July 25th.
You can find the entire reduced game line-up in the PlayStation Store on your console by opening the store and selecting the “Deals” tab on the left side.
We have also linked the deal in the PS Store below. Here you will find all the games that you can currently grab at a discount as part of the “Double Discounts” promotion:
We have chosen two interesting multiplayer games from the sale and will introduce them to you in more detail.
Sniper Elite 4
What is it about? Sniper Elite 4 is a tactical third-person shooter with stealth elements. The game puts you in the role of secret agent and battle-hardened sniper Karl Fairburne during World War II. Sniper Elite 4 features tactical third-person combat, tough gameplay decisions, and incredible long-range shots.
Multiplayer: Sniper Elite can be played with friends in several co-op modes. There is also a classic multiplayer experience such as Deathmatch or Team Deathmatch.
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Who is Sniper Elite 4 suitable for? Anyone who enjoys stealth mechanics and prefers to eliminate enemies unnoticed from a distance should take a closer look at this game. Those looking for authentic sniper feeling and realistic ballistics will be completely satisfied with this title.
The Division
What is it about? In Tom Clancy’s The Division, you play as a special agent activated due to an apocalyptic plague. You must restore order in largely depopulated New York and fight against looters and marauding mercenaries. Along the way, you find increasingly better weapons and gear and become stronger. Additionally, there are wild PvP battles against rogue agents in the contaminated Dark Zone.
Multiplayer: In PvE, you complete co-op story missions or smaller side quests and incursions with up to three other players – a kind of raid in The Division.
PvP is also possible in The Division. In a specifically separated area – the Dark Zone – up to 24 players can fight against each other while completing PvE tasks in various modes. Additionally, there are small maps for some PvP modes.
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Who is The Division suitable for? For anyone who enjoys third-person shooters with attractive graphics, challenging co-op gameplay, RPG elements, and a significant portion of grind. There is also a dark story set in a post-apocalyptic New York. If you’re looking for that, you can’t go wrong with The Division.
With Season 4 in Fortnite: Battle Royale, there are again a variety of cosmetic items to collect in the Battle Pass, including the Omega skin. With our guide, you can easily reach Level 100 – without stress and frustration! This way, even beginners and those without much time can make the most of the Battle Pass.
The Battle Royale shooter Fortnite offers players the chance to purchase a Battle Pass in each season, allowing you to unlock cosmetic items such as skins, emotes, and the new sprays.
At the maximum level of 100 awaits the coveted Omega skin, which not only looks cool but can also be further upgraded. However, to reach Level 100, you need a bit of endurance – Epic estimates it takes about 100 to 150 hours of gameplay to complete the Battle Pass.
What does it cost? To unlock the Battle Pass, you need 950 V-Bucks, which is the premium currency in Fortnite. This is approximately 10 Euros. However, you can also earn V-Bucks in the PvE of Fortnite. The investment is worth it. You will receive more V-Bucks back than you spent on the Battle Pass,
How long do I have to reach Level 100 in the Battle Pass? Based on the experiences of previous seasons, Season 4 will end on July 9, 2018. With the start date of May 1, 2018, you have exactly 69 days to get the Battle Pass to Level 100.
To avoid getting frantic in the last two weeks, we give you tips to reach Level 100 in a relaxed manner – without stress and frustration!
These rewards await you in the Battle Pass of Season 4!
Epic does not hold back as in previous seasons and has packed the Battle Pass full of various items, experience bonuses, and even V-Bucks. You can specifically look forward to the following rewards:
1,300 V-Bucks
20 Sprays
Five Outfits
Five Glider Effects
Five Emotes
Four Pickaxes
Three Gliders
Two Backpacks
In addition, you can increase your own experience gains by 110% and for friends in the same lobby by 50%. To enjoy all the goodies, you need to level up in the Battle Pass, for which you have various tools at your disposal!
Note: The following numbers are based on the assumption that you have purchased your Battle Pass at Level 1. Those who qualified for bonus levels in Season 3 or bought additional levels will, of course, have to invest less time to reach Level 100.
With these activities, you will increase your level in the Battle Pass!
Epic provides you with a range of tools to earn levels in the Battle Pass. The central task is to complete challenges that reward you with Battle Stars. Once you have collected 10 of these stars, you will receive a level up in the Battle Pass, along with new rewards. With 100 levels, you need to collect 1,000 of these Battle Stars.
Depending on the difficulty, some challenges will reward you with more or fewer Battle Stars. Specifically, you can level up in the Battle Pass with the following activities:
Level ups in the seasonal level
Standard challenges (unlocked for all)
Weekly challenges
Daily challenges
Hidden Battle Stars in Blockbuster loading screens
How many Battle Stars do the individual activities yield? Each activity yields a similar amount of Battle Stars throughout the duration of Season 4. Maximal you can earn the following amount of Battle Stars in activities:
Level ups in the seasonal level – 308 Battle Stars
Standard challenges – 50 Battle Stars
Weekly challenges – 10 weeks x 50 Battle Stars total 500
Daily challenges – 69 days brings 5 stars each – makes a total of 345 Battle Stars
Hidden Battle Stars in Blockbuster loading screens – 100 stars
If all challenges are completed throughout the course of Season 4, you can earn a maximum of 1,303 Battle Stars– significantly more than the 1,000 required for Level 100.
One thing is clear from the numbers: Those who ignore the weekly challenges will never reach Level 100 in the Battle Pass. You need to find a good mix to steadily level up during the season.
Most of you will likely ignore the seasonal level due to the various commitments in your daily life. You automatically level up just by playing. However, for the maximum seasonal level of 100, you will need to put in some serious time. This is only achievable for players who spend several hours a day playing Fortnite.
Focus on these challenges!
By completing all challenges, you will earn more Battle Stars overall than needed for the maximum level of 100. Of course, you can theoretically still do everything – but let’s be honest, who has the time for that?
Therefore, do not focus on getting the seasonal level to 100. Instead, complete as many daily challenges as possible and always finish all weekly tasks!
The Standard Challenges of Season 4
The standard challenges can be completed by all players – they are not tied to the purchase of the Battle Pass. You do not have to specifically work towards completing the standard challenges; you will accomplish them automatically throughout the season.
Make sure to check your open activities from time to time so you know what still needs to be done. Otherwise, you can feel free to ignore the standard tasks.
The Weekly Challenges of Season 4
The weekly challenges grant you a total of 500 Battle Stars – this equals 50 levels in the Battle Pass. Therefore, you should complete the weekly challenges every week.
The weekly challenges always follow the same pattern:
Eliminate opponents with a specific weapon/damage type
Eliminate opponents at a specific location
Open chests at a specific location
Various special missions
Go on a treasure hunt
Help, I don’t have time! Do uncompleted challenges disappear? If there are weeks where you have little time, that’s no problem. You can complete the weekly challenges throughout the entire duration of the season.
In addition to the usual challenges, you also need to complete specific things each week that may not be immediately obvious. You can find the solutions to these “trickier” tasks in the following articles:
The Bonus Levels from the Blockbuster Loading Screens
Those who complete the weekly challenges receive a bonus loading screen. However, these are not ordinary loading screens; the images depicted contain hints of bonus stars hidden, each of which allows you to level up one whole level in the Battle Pass.
If you collect these hidden Battle Stars every week, it gives you an additional 10 levels in the Battle Pass – which you should definitely do!
The following articles describe the locations of the hidden stars:
Every day you can complete a daily challenge, which gives you 5 Battle Stars and thus half a level in the Battle Pass. Throughout the duration of Season 4, you can earn another 345 Battle Stars in this way, which equates to nearly 35 levels.
The daily tasks are diverse and can usually be completed in just a few matches:
Play specific game modes and survive longer than your enemies
Defeat opponents with specific weapon types
Complete matches
Did you get a task that seems too hard or lengthy? You have the option to reset the challenge once per day. Just check the challenges (L3 for Playstation 4) and reset the desired task.
Pro Tip: You can have up to three daily tasks active at the same time. If you have no time to play Fortnite: Battle Royale on a certain day? Simply logging in will unlock the daily challenge.
iOS users only need to start the game briefly on their mobile device to unlock the daily task. You can then complete these later – all at once. This way, you prevent too many days from slipping by.
If you get suitable daily challenges, you can complete them in one go and ideally combine them with weekly tasks.
The Seasonal Level in Season 4
In addition to the Battle Pass levels, you will also level up in the normal level during the course of the season. If you regularly complete challenges and occasionally score a victory, you should reach Level 60 by the end of the season.
With each level up, you earn 2 Battle Stars. Every fifth level gives you 5 Battle Stars, and every 10 levels gives you 10. At Level 60, you would have earned 184 Battle Stars.
The situation is different if you want to fully upgrade the Omega skin, which is the reward for Battle Pass Level 100. You will need a seasonal level of 80, which translates to 246 Battle Stars. Therefore, if you definitely want to unlock all stages of Omega, you cannot avoid Level 80.
Omega
What do I need to do to surely reach Level 100? To definitely unlock the Omega skin at Battle Pass Level 100, you need to do the following:
Complete the standard challenges – 50 Battle Stars
Complete all weekly challenges – 500 Battle Stars
Find the hidden stars from the Blockbuster loading screens – 100 Battle Stars
Reach Season Level 60 – 184 Battle Stars
Now you are still missing 166 Battle Stars to reach Level 100 in the Battle Pass. If you complete the daily challenges on 34 days, you will receive an additional 170 Battle Stars and you will have the Omega skin in your possession! So you only need to log in every other day. If you store the challenges in between, you will even finish faster!
If you have trouble winning a game, you will need to complete the daily challenges on 36 days to offset the 10 missing stars.
To FIFA 19, there was a lot of new information about innovations at E3 a few weeks ago. Some smaller features got overlooked. We are showing you seven changes that you may not know yet!
We could already find some smaller innovations about FIFA 19 in the gameplay leak, while major changes like the shooting system or the CL license are already known. All news and information can be found in our overview article about FIFA 19.
However, there are also features that not everyone knows yet. We will introduce them to you below.
7 Innovations that are not yet known to everyone
The changes were compiled by reddit user “Tutenioo”. They come from various YouTubers and pro players who received the information at EA Play. The Spaniard “DJMariio” summarized the innovations on his channel.
The goalkeeper at penalties
Currently, there is a big issue with penalties. The most effective shot is to the left or right and low, so the keeper jumps over the ball if he has the right corner. This naturally leads to frustration on the goalkeeper’s side.
In FIFA 19, this will be a thing of the past; the ball should only rarely go under the goalkeeper. Generally, the shooting style for penalties is set to be changed.
Auto-defending can be turned off
A major point of criticism regarding FIFA’s gameplay has often been that the players automatically perform “auto-tackles”. This means that without button input, they try to intercept the ball, for example, through a lunge or slide tackle. This can become annoying because after such a tackle the player temporarily becomes unusable due to the animation.
In FIFA 19, you should be able to choose whether you defend manually or use auto-defending.
Volleys instead of starving headers
Many will also be familiar with the problem: The ball comes at knee height to the striker, who has plenty of space, and instead of volleying it towards the goal, he heads it with no power behind the ball.
In FIFA 19, there will be an option to always play the ball with the foot in such situations. For this, you just need to press LT+B (Xbox) or L2+Circle (PS4) when shooting.
New reception and skill moves
As every year, the selection of tricks and moves will also grow. On one hand, “reception moves” will be added. These are feints during ball reception to let the opponent run into empty space.
We will learn even more about the skill moves, but it has already been confirmed that Laudrup’s signature move and also Iniesta’s “La croqueta” will be included.
Unfortunately, it must be said that this has been a problem for years that has not been resolved yet. Pace is often half the battle in FIFA. Players like Kroos, Busquets, or Martinez are hardly ever used online because they are simply too slow.
With FIFA 19, EA has announced that such player types, which do not rely on speed, will also become usable. But will it work?
New and skippable celebrations
With each new FIFA title, new celebrations are added as well. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but many can imagine and fear that the “Loser Celebration” – also known from Fortnite as “Take the L” – by Antoine Griezmann will make its way into the game.
However, in FIFA 19, celebrations for players in a hurry can also be completely skipped. This currently only works by using the trick, for example, by running into the net with the “Ballet Swan”.
The nerfed low-driven shot
In FIFA 17 and 18, it was the standard method to score: the low-driven shot. Even though it is often used by footballers in real life, in FIFA it was a bit too strong.
In FIFA 19, the low-driven shot is set to be nerfed and will simultaneously undergo a change in execution due to the new shooting system: LB+RB+B (Xbox) or L1+R1+Circle (PS4) are the new button combinations.
Even though these are relatively small innovations, these 7 points could make the difference – particularly issues like auto-tackling or the decreasing importance of pace.
Which of these changes did you not know about yet and do some of the features convince you?
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In the battle against Articuno, Tyranitar and Golem are strong counters. We will show you which monsters you should choose for the attack during the Articuno Day in Pokémon GO.
The Articuno Day: Because trainers all over the world worked hard during the Safari Zone in Dortmund, the Articuno Day takes place. This is an event where Articuno appears in gyms for 3 hours. You will receive five raid passes for free.
In this overview, we want to show you Pokémon that are a good choice for the battle against Articuno.
Articuno Overview – CP and Weaknesses
When is the Articuno Day? The event with Articuno takes place on July 7 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Articuno is a legendary raid boss of level 5. You probably need at least four trainers to defeat it. With a top selection of attackers, you might even manage it with just two trainers.
Boss CP: Articuno belongs to the Flying and Ice type and has a CP of 37606.
Shiny Articuno: During the event, you have the chance to catch Articuno in its shiny form.
Weaknesses: Articuno is particularly vulnerable to Rock-type attacks. Fire, Electric, and Steel also deal a lot of damage to this Flying and Ice Pokémon.
Articuno Counters – Best Attackers
The best attacker against Articuno: Tyranitar! Players who evolved their Tyranitar with Smack Down during Community Day can shine during the Articuno Day. Tyranitar with a moveset of Smack Down and Stone Edge is the best counter for Articuno.
Also extremely strong:
Zapdos is a good choice in sunny weather. The weather in Germany is favorable right now, so we are expecting sunshine over the weekend. Zapdos will benefit from this. You should use it with a moveset of Heat Wave and Overheat.
Lapras is a good choice if you want to send in a monster that can take more hits. A tank. A moveset of Stone Edge and Avalanche is recommended.
Golem can also perform well in the battle against Articuno. It doesn’t withstand as much as Lapras but delivers good damage. Its moveset is well suited with Stone Edge and Rock Slide.
Other strong counters for Articuno: If you don’t have enough of the four Pokémon mentioned above in your collection, the following attackers are also recommended:
Flareon with a moveset of Heat Wave and Overheat or Flamethrower
Entei as a tank with a moveset of Heat Wave and Overheat
Raikou with a moveset of Thunder Shock and Thunderbolt
Metagross as a tank with a moveset of Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
Source: PokeWiki.de
Help, I don’t have any of the mentioned monsters: No problem. The following selection is weaker, but still good against Articuno.
Shuckle with a moveset of Stone Edge and Avalanche
Typhlosion with a moveset of Ember and Overheat
Armaldo with a moveset of Fury Cutter or Ancient Power and Rock Throw
Shiftry with a moveset of Stone Edge and Avalanche or Rock Slide
Charizard with a moveset of Heat Wave and Overheat
Which monsters do you start the battle against Articuno with?
For PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), the third map “Sanhok” is now available. The community noticed a glitch that makes players invisible. In the video, you can see the OP exploit.
New Map: The Sanhok map in PUBG is smaller than the other two maps Erangel and Miramar. You can now play the map in the battle royale shooter since a few days ago. However, there are some peculiarities.
Invisible players with ninja attacks: Those who exploited a specific glitch on the map became invisible and could surprise unsuspecting enemies. You hide in the ground and wait for your victims.
Strong glitch, frustrated victims
What kind of glitch? That there are glitches in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is nothing new for the community. However, in this case, your car did not randomly fly into the air and explode. No, this bug could be easily reproduced and exploited.
Where did this happen? Players exploited this exploit outside a building in Na Kham. This is located in the southwest of the map. At this point, the ground texture does not function as it should. If your character stood at a certain spot, the dirt practically went up to your knees. As if the texture was only visual – your feet were still “under” and disappeared into the ground.
And what was the problem? As soon as you lay down, the ground coverage went above your head. If you lay still, the character simply disappeared completely into the texture. You could lie underground and wait for enemies to pass by. Then you would “rise out of the ground” and shoot them. Who would expect someone to be lying in the dirt and waiting?
In the following video, you can see how someone exploits this glitch to their advantage.
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Still active? No. In the new PC update 1.0 #17, the issue with the terrain at various locations in Sanhok has been fixed. “Fixed an issue where some terrain in Sanhok could be passed through.” – So the glitch should no longer work with the latest update from July 3.
Are you looking forward to the winter map for PUBG? Here’s what we know about it.
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With Destiny: Guardians, Destiny 2 will also launch in South Korea in fall 2018. The Korean localization will differ significantly from the experience known so far.
According to reports from Naver Sports, with Destiny: Guardians, Guardians from South Korea will also get to enjoy Destiny 2 this coming fall. Destiny: Guardians has been specifically tailored for the South Korean market, featuring some significant differences compared to the regular Destiny 2 experience.
Destiny: Guardians – What Makes Destiny 2 Different for Korea
Even though Destiny 2 already has numerous international localizations, South Korea will receive a unique version with Destiny: Guardians, specially designed for the Korean market. Here’s how Destiny: Guardians will differ from the regular Destiny 2 experience:
Destiny: Guardians will be released as a revised version of Destiny 2 on September 5, 2018, exclusively in South Korea and only for the PC platform
Korean players will remain on their own servers in Destiny: Guardians and will not be matched with Destiny 2 players. Therefore, the player base will not be mixed
The Korean version will include all previously released content from Destiny 2. The Forsaken expansion will also be included.
The Eververse will feature a specially created human vendor for the Korean version – Yuna
The Eververse will not only be limited to cosmetic items but will also offer XP boosts, weapons, and armor for real money – even at the highest level
In Korea, unlike in Western countries, it is not uncommon to purchase high-level gear in grind-heavy games with real money. Microtransactions hold a completely different status among players there compared to the West. Therefore, this step seems anything but surprising.
Since Destiny: Guardians will run on Korea-exclusive servers and the player base remains separate, there should be no disadvantages for Destiny 2 players.
By the way: During the presentation of Destiny: Guardians, the Festival of the Lost from Destiny 1 was also mentioned. Therefore, it is quite possible that the Halloween event will also appear in regular Destiny 2.
Bless Online has lost more than two-thirds of its players since the release of Early Access on Steam. The server merger is scheduled for the end of the month, but it is unclear how many players will be playing Bless by then.
Bless is losing players. Bless Online launched with 34,392 players on May 28 on Steam in Early Access. However, according to the SteamDB website, only 5,424 players are still playing as of July 3, 2018. The game has lost over two-thirds of its players in just over a month. But what is the reason for this?
The player numbers of Bless Online are rapidly declining.
Problems at Launch
Chaotic start. Many MMOs face issues at launch due to insufficient servers to handle the influx of players, which typically subsides after a few days. The large number of players leads to disconnections or performance drops. Therefore, players often recommend not to play on an MMO’s launch day.
Bless was also not spared from typical MMO launch issues. Furthermore, the game was plagued by a bug that prevented players from getting past the first loading screen. Additionally, Neowiz restricted faction choices on many servers to ensure roughly equal numbers of players on both sides. Players could not team up with their friends.
Dupe bug gives players an unfair advantage: Just a few days after release, savvy players discovered a dupe bug. Neowiz had not removed it from the game, even though it had been known in the Japanese version for a long time. Through this bug, players diligently duplicated items and made a fortune. Neowiz fixed the bug a few days after it became known and penalized players who had excessively used it. However, the damage was already done.
The classes were not balanced
Unfair PvP. Bless is an MMO with open PvP. Players from the opposing faction can attack and kill you at any time in contested areas. A good class balance is therefore immensely important. However, at the Steam release, many classes were not balanced. The Paladin class, for example, a healing class in Bless, could withstand so much damage that some players completely avoided attacking it because fights dragged on for too long. Mages, a damage class, initially had an ability with no cooldown and low mana cost that they could spam, dominating PvP.
Neowiz responded to the criticism with several balance patches aimed at addressing the players’ problems. The PvP balance improved. However, by that time, the player count was already at 21,487. About 13,000 players had left the world of Bless Online and turned to other games.
Neowiz creates new problems
Surplus of new servers brings new problems. To accommodate the high player influx at launch, Neowiz introduced new servers. However, this decision created a new problem. The remaining players spread out over 15 servers in the NA and EU regions. The world of Bless Online feels empty, and finding teammates for PvP and PvE activities takes a long time. Players demanded a server merger from Neowiz.
Server merger is coming. In response to fans’ criticism, Neowiz announced a server merger. At the time of the announcement, 7,358 players were playing Bless Online daily. Neowiz currently operates 15 servers, which are set to be merged into two servers per region on July 24. Remaining Bless players will have to wait about a month for the server merger. Neowiz hopes this will revitalize the servers.
Is the server merger coming too late? The player numbers for Bless Online are declining daily. According to SteamDB, approximately 100 players stop playing Bless Online every day. If this trend continues, the daily player count could drop to around 3,000 by the time the server merger occurs. The remaining players will then be spread across four servers in NA and EU.
Players express criticism
Neowiz has made many adjustments to the game since the release of Bless Online and has responded to fan criticism. Nevertheless, the game is still plagued by a few issues that hinder players’ enjoyment.
What players criticize:
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The online action RPG Wild Buster is back. And as a Free2Play game titled Champions of Titan.
The Return of Wild Buster
Just when it disappeared, it is back: The studio Insel Games last made headlines when it was banned from the game platform Steam due to rating manipulation. The developer’s employees were urged to buy their own games like Guardians of Ember or Wild Buster: Heroes of Titan on Steam and to give good reviews. Valve then removed all of the studio’s games from Steam and ended the collaboration.
But the team does not want to give up. They are working on a new version of the action RPG, which will be released as a Free2Play game under the new title Champions of Titan.
Diablo with cyborgs. In Champions of Titan, humans flee to the Saturn moon Titan, but are attacked there by a dangerous cyborg race. A group of heroes confronts the threat and takes up the fight to save humanity. Along the way, you will experience exciting action:
PvP battlefields in MOBA style
Fast, active combat system
14 heroes at launch, more than 20 planned: all have unique abilities
Classic tank, damage dealer, and healer schema
Professions like crafting, weapon smithing, armor smithing, jewel crafting, and fishing to optimize equipment
Guild system
Auction house system
Pet system
More than 500 quests in the game, 20 dungeons, and 4 raid dungeons.
Join the Closed Beta. Champions of Titan has now entered a closed beta. You can sign up on the official website if you want to participate. Perhaps the game has a better chance in the market with the revised version and Free2Play model.
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It has finally arrived – the limited-time Playground mode in Fortnite: Battle Royale. The naming of the mode is absolutely fitting, as evidenced by the many creative ideas that players are currently bringing to life. We show you the highlights from the community!
What would you do if you had an hour to unleash your creativity in a gigantic sandbox? Whatever you decide – a lot of cool stuff comes out of it.
The popularity of the new Playground mode was already shown by the rocky start a week ago. The servers simply crashed under the rush. Epic took almost an entire week to get all backend services back up and running.
Mario Kart in Tilted Towers and Dinosaurs in Tomato Town
When memes take shape in Fortnite: The first highlight comes from Redditor Pew11, who thanks Epic for allowing him to have no time for other things due to the Playground:
As a plumber with shopping carts: The next players prove that you can even play Mario Kart in Fortnite. Redditor JoshB_C and his partner designed a complete racetrack that runs through Tilted Towers. It’s hard to believe that they built it in less than an hour.
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No one intends to build a wall: The next Redditor Lieutenant_Dan_ describes his project with the words “The elite circle of Snobby Shores must protect itself and build a wall, and we will make the lobby pay for it.”
Watch out for free-roaming dinosaurs: The next impressive artwork comes from Redditor Ezzaroth, who placed a gigantic dino in front of Tomato Town. According to his own statements, he built this construct alone, a remarkable achievement – after all, he only had an hour. Hats off!
When rebuilding is taken into your own hands: Do you remember the building complex east of Retail Row? I always referred to that group of buildings as the foundry due to lack of a name (even if nothing indicated that far and wide) – others call it factory.
The buildings fell victim to the meteor, much to the dismay of Redditor Sqoof, who simply rebuilt the factories:
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How a chair turns into a gigantic dining room: My personal highlight comes from Redditor Baslero, who dedicated himself to a very special area. North of Flush Factory, there is a small building complex with a gigantic chair.
The player decided to “expand” this scene a little:
Whether his friend knew what awaited him is unknown. According to Redditor CorpseParteh, his buddy was mainly hunted across the map to gather bounce pads.
What have you done in the Playground of Fortnite: Battle Royale?
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Intrepid Studios has hired new developers for their upcoming MMORPG Ashes of Creation. This MMO is set to be one of the largest online role-playing projects currently in the works.
Ashes of Creation could become what many MMORPG fans have long desired: a classic online role-playing game that is modern and doesn’t compromise on presentation. To implement such a project, many employees are naturally required.
A Growing Development Team
Veterans from the industry are now part of the team. The team states that they have recently hired new employees with extensive experience in MMORPG development. These developers have previously worked on games and come from companies like Disney, Daybreak, SOE, Sigil, EA, and Travian. Among the new hires are:
Michael Roca – Senior Gameplay Programmer (Formerly Disney, Daybreak, SOE, and EA)
Grant Crabtree – Senior Software Engineer (Formerly Daybreak and SOE)
Devin Lafontaine – Senior Artist (Formerly Daybreak, SOE, Sigil Games)
Tad Ehrlich – Senior Artist (Formerly Daybreak, SOE, Midway Games)
Garrett Fern – Senior Game Designer (Formerly Daybreak and SOE)
Zin Chiang – Senior Producer (Formerly Travian Games and Publishing)
Midori Bond – Executive Assistant (Formerly Senior GM and Customer Support at SOE)
But that’s not all, as more new employees are on the way.
The team is growing and growing. In the coming weeks, 21 more employees are set to be hired. Additionally, developers have been brought on board in France and Malaysia. This is expected to bring the team to around 100 employees. The developers state that Ashes of Creation is among the largest MMORPGs currently in development.
Development is on track. Regarding the game’s development, there is a small update. The team states that they are very much on schedule to start Alpha 1 by the end of the year. Currently, Ashes of Creation is still in Alpha 0, with about 8,000 players having registered. If you want to participate in Alpha 1, you need to purchase an appropriate founder’s pack.
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Recognitions or “Endorsements” are a new reward feature in Overwatch. We reveal how it works and its impact.
With the Patch 1.25, Blizzard introduced a new feature in Overwatch. From now on, players can not only report toxic behavior, but also specifically recognize particularly positive members of the Overwatch community. At the end of each match, you can award up to three recognitions – some even to players from the opposing team!
Recognitions (or in English “Endorsements”) are awarded in three different categories in Overwatch.
Leadership Role: Players who stand out as leaders on the battlefield or through strategic behavior can earn the recognition “Leadership Role”.
Teamwork: Players who work particularly effectively with their team can be awarded the “Teamwork” recognition.
Fairness: You can grant the “Fairness” recognition to players who have a positive impact on the game.
Granting Recognitions/Endorsements – What Does It Bring?
What do you get for granting recognition? Those who award recognitions to other players receive an incentive of 50 experience points.
What is the recognition level? When you receive recognitions from other players, your recognition level increases over time. This is displayed with a new symbol next to each player portrait. At the beginning, everyone starts at recognition level 1, the maximum achievable level is 5.
No recognition for friends. You cannot award recognitions to your friends. This is designed by Blizzard to prevent friends from just passing recognitions back and forth.
How much recognition is needed per level? Blizzard does not specify exact values for the increase. Presumably, the system is designed to prevent exploitation.
Recognition diminishes: Once earned recognition levels are not permanent. After some time, the recognition automatically “expires” if you are not still valued by players. You can also lose all recognition immediately if you receive an account penalty, such as from too many negative reports. Additionally, repeatedly leaving games early results in loss of recognition.
What rewards are there for high recognition levels?
There are rewards for achieving a high recognition level. These come in two different forms.
Social Rewards: Those with a high recognition level can join more groups in the “Looking for Group” tool. A certain recognition level is one of the selection criteria that group leaders can use.
Other Rewards: Blizzard has announced that there will be additional rewards at regular intervals for high recognition levels. However, what these will look like has not yet been revealed. It is conceivable that there could be specific spray logos or display images, or even special skins. As soon as Blizzard shares the exact plans, we will report on it.
