The new and gigantic open-world map on Venus was revealed for Warframe at TennoCon 2018: The Orb Vallis. The large expansion will be called “Fortuna.” Read here everything about the release, content, and learn more about the new faction “Solaris” and the Pokémon system.
What is Fortuna? Fortuna will be a major content update for Warframe. The DLC brings a huge open world to the online shooter on Venus. The expansion also introduces a new faction: Solaris United.
Fortuna adds a lot of new content to Warframe:
You will become beast hunters,
there are new raid bosses,
you can fly through the open world on hoverboards.
The Orb Vallis will be so large that the Plains of Eidolon would only fit in the entrance of the map: In 2017, Digital Extremes released Warframe’s first open-world map, the Plains of Eidolon. The new open world “The Orb Vallis” will far exceed the Plains in size.
The map is icy and filled with plants that resemble an underwater world. Gigantic mushrooms sprout from the ground, mountains stretch across the landscape, and ancient Orokin structures remind of a long-forgotten civilization. You will encounter rare life forms here.
Players take on quests in an underground colony: You will find a colony called Fortuna underground on The Orb Vallis, where the Solaris faction lives. Fortuna will be the new hub, comparable to the bazaar in Cetus on the Plains. Here you will complete quests for the Solaris and try to gain their trust. For that, you will earn standing with Solaris United.
The new faction, Solaris United: The Solaris United are cyborgs. They live in a worker colony to serve the Corpus. The Corpus are a major industrial faction in Warframe. The Solaris are deeply in debt to the Corpus, which is why they must constantly work. They live in Fortuna, a city underground that serves as a coolant factory. However, Solaris United wants to resist the Corpus, and you will help them as a Tenno.
New raid bosses, the spider bots: In the Plains of Eidolon, there are the giant Eidolon machines, which function like raid bosses. On The Orb Vallis, there will also be huge enemies with boss mechanics. You will encounter robotic spiders in various sizes and shapes here.
There will be strongholds that can be captured: There are various bases on The Orb Vallis that you can occupy. Each time you leave the open world, the status of the strongholds will reset. Therefore, you can retake them with each visit.
Catching animals creates a new mechanic
Catch all Pokémon from Orb Vallis! In the new open world, you will find rare animals everywhere. The animals are endangered because the Corpus abuse them for experiments. You will need to mimic the calls of the animals to attract them. This will be a completely new mechanic in Warframe. If you manage to catch the animals, you save them from the Corpus and take them to a safe place.
Get on a hoverboard and explore Orb Vallis in style! With the hoverboard, you glide across the open world. You can perform stunts with the boards. The hoverboards will also be part of FashionFrame. They are visually customizable and will also receive skins. Archwings will still exist.
Codename: Railjack – Command large battle spaceships and experience battles
Become a combat pilot, steer a spaceship and engage in battles: You will be able to steer battle spaceships from Venus. With 1-4 players, you will be out in the universe fighting. Initially, you will be fighting against computer-controlled opponents in PvE. Digital Extremes, however, does not rule out PvP battles for the future.
Railjack at a later date: As Digital Extremes mentioned at TennoCon, the battle ships will be part of the entire Fortuna and Orb Vallis complex. This feature is still in early development and will be released later with a separate update.
Here are the key features from Codename: Railjack:
Fly seamlessly through the universe: You can fly into space directly from Fortuna
Coordinate your space crew: You must ensure that your ship is shielded; sometimes repairs will be needed, and you will have to wait with guns.
Archwing attack: You can fly out with your Archwings directly from the battle spaceship. This way, you can agilely fly around enemy ships and destroy their cannons.
Digital Extremes showed a teaser for the new story update. This follows directly after “The Sacrifice.” The teaser showed Lotus as a sentient machine, and the story seems to be heading in a really dark direction.
Check out the big reveal video from TennoCon 2018
The new open-world map and expansion were presented at TennoCon 2018. This is Warframe’s big fan festival.
What do you think of the Fortuna expansion and the new open-world map “The Orb Vallis”?
New Warframes have also been announced. And Warframe is even coming to the Switch, which no one expected. This year’s TennoCon in 2018 is heating up. You can find everything about it here:
Cortyn has been wandering through the Stormsong Valley of WoW: Battle for Azeroth and is sure: This is the most beautiful zone that World of Warcraft has ever had.
The beta of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is still in full swing. I took a long look at the last of the three zones of Kul Tiras and concluded: World of Warcraft has never had a more beautiful zone. Please note that there will be some spoilers in this article, although I won’t reveal the story’s resolution – you have been warned.
The Stormsong Valley – The Search for the Fleet
Players are sent to Stormsong Valley to find out what happened to the massive fleet of Kul Tiras, which has vanished without a trace. The Tide Sages, a sort of “sea priests”, might know where the ships have gone. But even upon entering the area, it becomes clear: Something is very wrong here. Soldiers of “Lord Stormsong”, the ruler of the valley, block all trade routes. Has he become a traitor? Or are there valid reasons for the blockades?
The Stormsong Valley is referred to by its inhabitants as “the grain chamber of Kul Tiras“, as almost the entire grain production that supplies the whole island nation takes place here.
The area resembles the “Valley of the Four Winds” from Mists of Pandaria – and in the best ways. Sleepy villages, vast meadows, large fields, and beautiful beaches, but also a few mysterious ruins.
But although everything is idyllically beautiful, there is plenty to do. The area is not only tormented from within by misguided Tide Sages, but the Horde is also on the move. Thus, there are one or two skirmishes with NPCs of the Horde. Even the cities are not spared from the siege.
Influences from the Old Gods can also be found, because if Tide Sages listen too deeply into the sea, they might hear the whispers of a being that surely has other plans than to protect ships from the storm.
Basically, Stormsong Valley feels more like a “starter area” than the other zones of Kul Tiras. The themes are often light-hearted and tell a lot of history about the people of the region. You must help a farmer with his honey harvest or assist an old woman in driving away the rats.
In summary, Stormsong Valley felt like a trip to a recreational area. Green meadows, beautiful fields, apiaries, lovely islands, and plenty of “country bumpkin” feeling. If my character were to seek a new home in RP, he would surely settle in Stormsong Valley.
Yes… you also meet them in Stormsong Valley.
What do you think of Stormsong Valley and what is your impression of this zone? Suitable and a nice change from the creepiness in Drustvar? Or much too positive and cheerful for an addon called “Battle for Azeroth”?
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During the Telethon fundraising event on Friday, June 6, 2018, the developer studio Portalarium officially announced Episode 2 of the MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar (SotA).
Despite all the criticism, poor reviews and massive layoffs, the development team remains committed to completing all five planned episodes of the online game. To clarify this, Portalarium has now announced Episode 2 – but somewhat differently than originally planned.
Episode 2 is coming!
What does Episode 2 offer? Shroud of the Avatar aims to tell a story across five episodes. Chapter 1 “Forsaken Virtues” was released on March 27. Now work begins on Episode 2, which will continue the story. Here’s what’s included:
Episode 2 features a new landmass
There are additional areas for you to explore
You will experience new quests and a continuation of the story
New features are set to be introduced, including weapons that level up. A sword that, for example, slays many dragons will eventually become “Dragon Slayer +5”
Episode 2 will not be funded through Kickstarter! While the main game SotA was funded through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign in 2013, the team has chosen a different funding method for Episode 2. The revenue generated through in-game purchases by fans will be used to ensure the development of the new chapter. But why did Portalarium decide against Kickstarter? There are several theories within the community:
The negativity and all the criticism surrounding Shroud of the Avatar could lead to the crowdfunding not being successful
Disappointed fans could cause trouble in the comments of the Kickstarter campaign and dissuade others from investing money with their criticism
If another Kickstarter campaign fails, Portalarium would have to admit that SotA is not successful
A failed Kickstarter campaign might send a wrong signal. Because Portalarium is committed to developing all five episodes and will not be deterred from a failed Kickstarter
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A smaller episode than originally planned. When Shroud of the Avatar was announced in 2013, it was said that each subsequent episode would double the landmass. That is no longer the case. Episode 2 will have a small archipelago, currently shaped like a snake. Here you will explore new adventure zones. However, part of the story of Episode 2 will still take place on the old continent, Novia. Why was this drastic change made compared to the original plan?
The recent layoff of about half of the developers, mainly world designers and quest designers, likely leaves no room for larger areas anymore
Land in the game was intended to be limited to increase land prices. Anyone who invested in land in SotA does not want its value to drop because the developers make new land available
Episode 2 is set to be released in less than 12 months, which will be a challenging task given the current personnel strength
The stretch goals are somewhat known. In addition to the regular features of SotA’s Episode 2 such as new areas, new quests, or weapons that can be leveled up, the development team wants to implement additional aspects. However, more money is needed for this. Therefore, a stretch goal store has been set up. This store currently offers the possibility to unlock a riding system for $250,000. Anyone who spends money in this stretch goal store helps ensure this feature can be implemented at some point.
However, the mount system is familiar to many players. It was already announced for Episode 1. Back then, riding was supposed to be unlocked as a stretch goal. However, only about $32,000 was raised. And the stretch goal is currently at about the same amount.
A subscription was introduced. As a small surprise announcement during the telethon, an optional subscription for SotA was introduced. This costs $9 per month and is intended to help finance the further development of the MMORPG. For the $9 you receive:
9 Obsidian Gold Crowns every month
Automatic participation in the monthly livestream stretch goals (counts as a minimum purchase of $5)
Exclusive title every 3 months
Choose a dye pack every 6 months
Choose three of the seven obsidian potions every month. These include:
Potion of Capacity: Increases carry capacity
Potion of Conservation: Reduces the chance of reagent consumption
Potion of Expedience: Fast gathering on all gathering skills
Potion of Precision: Increases the ability “Meticulous Gathering” for all gathering skills
Potion of Preservation: Reduces damage to armor and weapons
Potion of Reclamation: Increases yield and repairs all production skills
Potion of Stamina: Reduces focus use when sprinting
The telethon was not a success. The telethon on July 6 brought Portalarium “only” revenues of around $53,000. However, this was only because the developers continued to take in money for a while after the live stream ended. By the end of the stream, revenues were around $43,000. The explanation given was summer, when supposedly less money is raised. However, looking at the fact that around $100,000 was generated during the telethon in July 2017, this statement cannot really hold up, at least in relation. Rather, it gives the impression that fans are willing to give less money because they are losing faith in the game.
In Pokémon GO, virtual creatures, Pokémon, interact with reality. This is called Augmented Reality. Niantic is working to enhance the merging of the virtual and real world.
Concept of Pokémon GO: Millions of players love Pokémon GO because they interact with the heroes of their childhood in the game. They hunt, catch, and collect the pocket monsters. To do this, they walk through the real world, covering kilometers on foot, meeting other trainers and befriending them. Great idea, but from a technical perspective, what is exciting is that Pokémon GO uses Augmented Reality: Virtual creatures roam the real world and are visible when one pulls out their smartphone.
Niantic is actually a tech company, not a gaming company
Main idea of Niantic: The company Niantic, which is behind Pokémon GO, is not a “Pokémon” company, but actually a tech company. From 2010 to 2015, Niantic was still an internal startup at Google. There, Google experiments with innovative technology: self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, and also “Augmented Reality.” Now, Niantic is an independent company and is committed to the development of “Augmented Reality.”
With this image, Niantic welcomed the team from Matrix Mills to their ranks.
Acquired tech team: On June 28, Niantic acquired a team consisting of only three members (via NianticLabs). The team “Matrix Mill” includes computer visionaries who specialize in “Machine Learning.” They come from University College London, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. According to Niantic, the team has “developed new ideas that push boundaries.” At Niantic, they believe that this team can significantly improve and advance Augmented Reality.
This is what the future of Augmented Reality looks like
Video shows what is meant: This all sounds very theoretical. On the same day that Niantic acquired the experts, a video from the company was released. There, one of the new specialists introduces himself as “Michael from Niantic”. He shows in the video what it is actually about.
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This is how it is now: The video shows the current state of technology that is also used in Pokémon GO. Pikachu walks through the real world but does not interact with people and objects. Instead, he is just overlaid onto that reality.
This is how it could be with the new technology: With the new technology, Pikachu and Eevee interact with each other and with the environment. This can make Augmented Reality feel much more real and natural to the human eye. That is the goal Niantic is working towards.
As part of the Forsaken expansion of Destiny 2, you will hunt down the 8 Barons starting in September. Bungie has now revealed detailed information about the leaders of the Scorn. Here is your kill list for the upcoming fall.
At the start of the Forsaken campaign, Uldren Sov murders the beloved leader of the Hunter Vanguard – Cayde-6. Thus, the Awakened Prince takes on the role of the main antagonist in the upcoming fall expansion, whom you are meant to relentlessly hunt down and take out.
Each of them has their own story, characteristics, and an individual boss fight. In an exclusive Game Informer article, Bungie has now presented the eight Barons in detail.
You want Cayde’s killer? Then you first have to get past these 8 Barons
Who are the eight Barons? The Barons were once simple outcasts who were banished from House of Exile. Shunned and abandoned by their own Eliksni comrades, they have since had to rely on each other. And thanks to their cunning, ruthlessness, and solidarity, they survived.
They plundered camps of their once Fallen brothers, stole Ether, and became stronger. After the Taken War, they raided outposts of the Awakened, overwhelmed other gangs of Fallen and looters, and eventually became the greatest plague of the Reef. The once flourishing home of the Awakened increasingly turned into a lawless frontier.
Cayde put them behind bars: After the Red War, our battle with Ghaul and his followers from the main campaign of Destiny 2, the infamous Cayde-6 and his confidants helped the regent-commander of the post-war reef, Petra Venj, to cleanse the reef of the Barons and other scum.
In an unforgettable confrontation, the Barons were finally defeated. Most were killed. However, seven of the original eight were captured and placed in the deepest, darkest cells of the Prison of Elders.
But one was never found: As no mortal remains were found, no one knew at the time what had become of the heretical war-priest “The Fanatic”.
The Fanatic
“Death is your shield… but the sword for the Scorn”
Real Name: Fikrul Aliases: The Fanatic; Fikrul, Master of Souls; Fikrul, Shadow Priest Race: Fallen Archon (male) Background: Leader of the Barons and the Scorn. Reports only to Prince Uldren. Sees the Scorn as the ultimate evolution of the Fallen
History: Once a famous Archon Priest, The Fanatic preached heresy among the Eliksni, who worship a machine god, and paid a high price for it. Initially banished, he was rarely able to obtain the Ether important to the Fallen.
After he allied with the Barons and became their war priest, he continued his anti-machine god evangelism and instilled in the minds of his brothers and sisters the conviction that the old Eliksni had to ultimately die so that the Barons could become better, stronger, and above all, exist forever.
Status: Wanted. Fragmentary reports exist about a lone nomadic Archon priest surrounded by a power like that found in and around the European Dead Zone. Do not engage until his full power potential is known.
“I don’t like this one at all. He’s a believer, to the core. And those are the hardest to corner.” – Cayde-6
The Machinist
“We are all thieves. Some are just better at it.”
Real Name: Elykris Aliases: The Machinist; Scourge of Solis Descent; Elykris the Bandit Race: Fallen Baroness (female) Background: Second in command behind The Fanatic. Expert in ammunition and weapon manufacturing. Responsible for the siege of [REDACTED]. Insatiable thief and hoarder with a fearsome arsenal.
History: She started her life with nothing. Since then, she has hoarded just about everything she has ever managed to get her hands on (except what she shares with the other Barons). She is second in the command chain and moves around the areas near Mars and Jupiter. She raids ships and camps, making off with all usable weapons.
Status: Wanted. Munitions master of the Barons. She is a true plague for any ship that leaves Earth. An extraordinary bounty is placed on her for her role in the siege of Arran and for the robbery during the aftermath of Solis Descent.
Real Name: Hiraks Aliases: The Mindbender; Hiraks the Brain; Hiraks Ascendant Race: Fallen Baron (male) Background: A mad genius who turned to the Hive and their dark religion through his research. Somehow, he found a way to exert control over Hive fighters.
History: As a small, starving outcast, Mindbender fell into the Hellmouth on the Moon. Since then, he has not spoken a single comprehensible word. But his time with the Hive has changed him and bestowed upon him a lifelong obsession. After years of study, he found a way to create his own Throne World in the Ascendant Realm, the Hive’s sword world.
Status: Wanted. Very little is known about Mindbender. But he has the reputation of breaking the minds of his enemies. Recent reports indicate a strong Hive obsession.
“Never heard of Mindbender? Surprise. That’s exactly how he likes it.” – Cayde-6
The Trickster
“Where most see war, I see an opportunity – for laughter.”
Real Name: Araskes Aliases: Araskes the Wit; Butcher of Bamberga; Slayer of the Psyche Hordes; Terminus of the Gray Legion Race: Fallen Baroness (female) Background: A silver-tongued manipulator with a high opinion of herself. Has a penchant for deadly tricks and prefers to operate from the shadows during Baron operations. She does everything to stay out of sight and is known to charm others into doing her dirty work.
History: When the Barons need to haggle or negotiate (which almost never happens), they send Trickster. She is their poet, their go-between, their envoy. Her world is like a constantly changing chessboard. She tries to overshadow her reality as a coward lacking in combat skills. Where others sharpened their combat prowess, she sharpened her mind.
Status: Wanted. There is a reason why we know so little about Araskes – the Butcher of Bamberga, also known as the Slayer of the Psyche Hordes or Terminus of the Gray Legion – and why none of these crimes were ever officially reported. She uses stealth abilities to remain unseen and leaves deadly surprises where her victims least expect them.
“Whatever you do – trust nothing that she has ever touched. I swear to you – it will bite” – Cayde-6
The Hangman
*strange groaning from the throat*
Real Name: Reksis Vahn Aliases: The Hangman; Reksis the Scathe; The Godslayer Race: Fallen Baron (male) Background: A silent sadist known for his preference for tearing Ether generators out of Servitor cores with his bare hands. His obsession with Servitor torture is utterly unprecedented in the history of the Eliksni.
History: No one knows why Hangman was cast out at birth. Some claim his parents looked into his eyes and immediately knew what he would become. Others say it was this cruel act that sealed his fate. Hangman does not just kill his victims – he tortures them. He harbors a particular hatred for Servitors, who in the Fallen hierarchy decide who eats and who does not. His physical rejection of Eliksni tradition ultimately brought him into Fanatic’s inner circle – but whether out of belief or for further sadistic acts remains to be seen.
Status: Wanted. Reports describe this Baron as a depraved executioner. He lurks around Servitors and drains their Ether to keep his comrades overfed and furious.
“He loves it. Too much.” – Cayde-6
The Mad Bomber
“Yahahahehheheheehhehehaha!!”
Real Name: Kaniks Aliases: The Mad Bomber; Kaniks Two-Fingers; Kaniks the Detonator Race: Fallen Baron (male) Background: A bombastic adrenaline junkie for whom the word self-preservation is foreign. Has no problem blowing entire areas sky high just to kill his target.
History: No one knows where the Mad Bomber came from or how he got here – not even he himself. For the Mad Bomber now lives from day to day, bomb to bomb, always in search of more adrenaline and a nice explosion. His mind has probably suffered from one too many explosions.
Status: Wanted. All reports of Baron activities indicate a high number of massive, localized explosives. It is suspected that this is the work of the one they call the Mad Bomber. Always be aware of your surroundings and prepare for defusals.
“Watch out, we all love blowing things up. But there’s a line. A line that this guy crossed a long time ago.” – Cayde-6
The Rifleman
“I see you…”
Real Name: Pirrha Aliases: The Rifleman; Pirrha the Phantom; Pirrha the Blind Race: Fallen Baron (male) Background: A far-seeing sniper who has the backs of his brothers and sisters. The Rifleman keeps his targets at a distance, plays a dirty game, and never misses a shot. Brilliant, cold-blooded, and patient. Far more than one of Rifleman’s carvings represents the spirit of a Guardian.
History: Since the Barons banded together, no one has managed to surprise them. This is largely due to the cybernetic eye of the Rifleman, which always keeps watch over them. When he is not chasing shadows, he roams the hills that he declares his territory at will. Cross the line and you are as good as dead. No matter where you hide, his bullet will find you – be you Guardian or not.
Status: Wanted. A sniper, contract killer, and original member of the Barons. Legends of his amassed wealth have led numerous bounty hunters to challenge him – only to end up with a bullet between their eyes. Death can catch you at any time and from any direction against the Rifleman.
“Trust me, kids. Keep your eyes open and your head down… And your mind always nearby” – Cayde-6
The Rider
“Don’t be afraid to die by our Mosquitos. Be more afraid to survive.”
Real Name: Yaviks Aliases: The Rider, Yaviks the Hoss; Yaviks the Untamed Race: Fallen Baroness (female) Background: Anarchistic biker. Leader of her own gang of Fallen Mosquitos. Levels everything to the ground and pollutes the air wherever she and her gang strike. She is a fabulous mechanic who has taken a heavy Fallen Mosquito and greatly improved it.
History: The Rider’s loyal gang consists of remnants of older houses and lone wolves. She gave them a Mosquito and a purpose. In return, every member is willing to fight and die for their fearless leader. For years, Rider’s gang has been a true plague of the asteroid belt. Any hint of order and hierarchy fell victim to her and the gang. She breathes nihilism and spreads anarchy.
Status: Wanted. Every step of the Barons begins and ends with Rider. With her pack of toxic Mosquitos, she brings a storm of dust and chaos over her enemies that few survive. And if they do, she and her crew do not shy away from returning to finish the job.
“I would pay good money to see a race between her and Marcus” – Cayde-6
A passionate fan has recreated the reveal trailer for Forza Horizon 4 from E3 2018 using GTA V – with an impressive result. Check out their work here in the video.
At the E3 2018, Microsoft presented the next installment of the Forza Horizon series: Forza Horizon 4. The announcement trailer was very well received by fans – so much so that a particularly talented fan managed to recreate the entire trailer frame by frame in Rockstar’s GTA 5 within a few weeks.
The GTA 5 montage stands out particularly due to its astonishing attention to detail. To better compare the montage with the original, we have opted for a side-by-side comparison in video format.
What do you think of this fan work? Can the video match the original trailer with all its details?
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The ARG surrounding Fortnite and Season 5 is taking increasingly mysterious turns. Players are now interviewing secret agents at the Burger joint in the desert. Perhaps it’s about UFO books or how to prepare burgers.
ARG in Fortnite: An “Alternate Reality Game” is underway in Fortnite. A giant burger has disappeared through a dimensional rift from the game Fortnite and has appeared in the California desert. Players have been trying to solve the mystery ever since. We have summarized the essentials from yesterday and the current state of investigations in an article:
The phone number was crucial in Fortnite yesterday: Yesterday, everything in the Fortnite ARG revolved around dialing a specific phone number and entering a code. So far, this has not yielded any further clues. What code was actually required remains unclear. However, one thing has changed when dialing the number: a different sound is produced.
What has happened now? The sound that is generated when dialing the number has been changed. While the sound file did not provide any clues yesterday when analyzed by a spectral graph, now these coordinates can be seen. Initially, this was of no use.
Secret message from the spectral graph. (Source: reddit)
Is something happening soon at the burger joint?
What do the numbers mean? It seems that clever players have now figured out what 067000111 could mean. They are using ASCII and binary encoding to decipher the number. Here is what they found:
The number could thus mean C7. On the Fortnite map, this would be the grid square where the Durr Burger restaurant is located in Greasy Grove. Something might happen here soon; after all, only the burger head has disappeared so far, but nothing new has appeared yet. More Info on the coordinates, the new agent, and the burger can be found here.
Paid actors or Epic employees as “agents?”
Source: Adrian Rios (Stream)
Agents have appeared at the burger joint: Moreover, masked agents have appeared at the location where the burger landed in the California desert. These are likely Epic employees or paid actors talking to Fortnite fans who have come there.
The employees stand behind a yellow barrier where fans gather to speak with them. Behind the barrier are:
The burger head
a tent
and a police car
The agents are only present at certain times of the day. They evasively answer most questions. However, players believe they just need to ask the right questions to get to the decisive information to solve the Fortnite puzzle or receive new clues.
UFO books could be the key: Apparently, the agents have set up a table filled with books about UFOs. There’s also a book about burger preparation, a walkie-talkie, and a flashlight. These are likely clues that no one has deciphered yet, or they are red herrings meant to mislead players.
User interviews agent: Many Fortnite players are speaking to the agents and trying out questions – while thousands are online writing what they would ask the agents. A player on site has now learned that the agents are looking for symbols in the books.
Epic remains quiet in the meantime: What stands out is how quiet Epic is during all this. There’s hardly any activity on reddit or Twitter. They are apparently keeping a low profile.
What does it all mean? No one knows yet. It is believed that there could be info on Season 5 in Fortnite. This is set to start in just a few days. Perhaps players may not be able to find anything out, and the new clues lie behind time locks. Then something new could emerge on its own tomorrow.
Anthem is set to become a new online shooter for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. For the first time, there was uninterrupted gameplay to see. What does the trailer reveal about the game that we didn’t already know?
Anthem – sounded kind of generic in theory: Skeptics see Anthem as a mix of familiar sci-fi tropes that Destiny has already explored. They accused BioWare of developing a generic shooter that did not convince in its presentation – especially RPG fans felt the story has been lacking so far.
Even some fans who wanted to love Anthem were rather skeptical. They were indifferent to what they had seen so far. They particularly missed gameplay in the previous trailers. What could be seen consisted mostly of pre-made scenes.
Does Anthem play better than it looks?
But still won awards: The vibe around Anthem is quite positive. Many who got to play Anthem at E3 rave about the gameplay. As a result, Anthem has also won two E3 awards: Once for best action game and once for best PC game. These awards are given by gaming journalists.
BioWare delivers gameplay: The message “Show more gameplay – it’s really good” seems to have been understood by BioWare. In a new gameplay demo they presented a mission, as if the players had completed a dungeon. Some things stood out: We picked 5 things that were shown in the gameplay demo.
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1. You can also play with Level 1 among your Level 30 friends
Everyone plays together: In the gameplay, there is a moment where a low-level player, Level 1, joins the max-level players, Level 30. What’s interesting here is:
that the newcomer can apparently join an ongoing mission through a drop-in mechanic
And it is said that everyone in Anthem can play together for experience and rewards – whether at level 1 or 30. It is conceivable that the lowest level will be scaled to that of the highest.
2. Damage dealers beware
Storm is a glass cannon: We already knew about 2 of the 4 classes. Now there’s information about the 3rd class, Storm. It is a “glass cannon”: it deals a lot of damage but can take very little. Thus, it corresponds to a mage in other games. Storm relies on storms and skill abilities. What is still open is what the Interceptor will be. It could probably be a fast “rogue-” or “hunter-like” class.
It’s also interesting to see 2 Colossi in a group that apparently complement each other and are played differently.
Combos deal bonus damage: It is interesting to note that Anthem, like some role-playing games, has “combo abilities”. When multiple classes use specific abilities in coordination, they deal bonus damage. This could be important for team play and gives Anthem a strategic component in group gameplay.
4. Up into the skies
Everyone is Iron Man and that plays a role: Anthem is often described as the game where everyone can be Iron Man. This is not only visually evident in the armor of the Javelins but also in the gameplay: it is significantly more vertical than other comparable shooters. Enemies can not only be attacked from the front, but Javelins can fly around enemies to attack them from behind. Movement often involves going into the air or through underwater tunnels.
5. Ghost, is it you?
Mission flow resembles Destiny, but players speak themselves: What happens during a mission is strongly reminiscent of Destiny. Although you do not talk to a ghost, but to an “Owen.” This is a character described as a “cypher.” He strongly resembles the ghost. However, an important difference is that your player character can speak for themselves.
Mood is improving: Overall, the gameplay is well-received by many observers. However, some criticize the rather sluggish pace and want to play themselves first before getting carried away by one of those terrible hype trains that so often end in disappointment.
At TennoCon 2018, an expansion for Warframe with a new open-world map on Venus was announced: Fortuna. Part of the update will be a system that allows you to catch animals. Our author Leya spoke with Rebecca Ford, the lead Community Manager, about the animal hunting.
What is the new hunting feature about? You will encounter animals that are endangered on the new open-world map, Orb Vallis. The Corpus faction is conducting experiments on the animals and gradually exterminating them. As a Tenno, you will try to prevent this. You will catch the animals to bring them to safety.
Keys to Hunting are Lures and Droppings
To catch animals, you must find and lure them: You will be able to equip yourself with special gear for animal hunting. With the gear, you will investigate traces of animals, such as their footprints or droppings. This includes a type of trumpet with which you must perfectly imitate the sounds of the animals. This will attract them. If you shoot a tranquilizer arrow at the animal, you can capture it, and it will be teleported away.
Before the animals are teleported away, you will receive an evaluation and find out the type, name, or gender of the creature – Pokémon meets Warframe.
Interview about the new Pokémon feature: Can we visit our animals?
Mein-MMO:I am a huge Pokémon fan and was extremely excited when I saw the animal feature. I first wondered: What happens to the animals when we catch them?
Rebecca Ford: They end up in a wildlife reserve. They will be relocated so that the Corpus can no longer access them. The idea behind it is that the Corpus have invaded their environment and are exterminating the animals there. Venus is a huge planet, which is why the animals can be brought from the dangerous environment to a faraway and safe world.
Mein-MMO: Do we then also have access to the animals? Can we see our collection and visit the animals?
Rebecca Ford: I hope so! Unfortunately, I don’t know what the exact plan is here yet. But I really want that.
Before the animals disappear in the wildlife reserve, you will receive information about the species of the animal.
Mein-MMO: Could you tell me a bit more about the animals? What kind of animals are there and how did you develop them?
Rebecca Ford: The animal we showed in the presentation is the Virmink. It is a weasel that also resembles a dog a bit. It is larger than the animals on the plains of Eidolon. The other animals have adapted to winter, as it is icy on Venus. You will encounter small snow mice or strange Yeti-like creatures, and they are all really cute. It actually strongly resembles Pokémon.
Mein-MMO: Are the animals based on anything? Are they more modeled after animals from our world, or can we also expect alien-like designs?
Rebecca Ford: I wouldn’t say aliens directly. But they can look very different. There will be animals that you have definitely never seen before.
With special gear, the animals can be tracked and tranquilized.
New Do-it-yourself Pet: The Pet Moa comes with the Fortuna update
While we’re on the topic of animals, we can also talk about the Moa.
The third pet is coming to Warframe: So far, you have been able to breed Kavats and Kubrows and have them fight as loyal companions by your side. With the Pet Moa, the third pet that can accompany you on missions is coming. Unlike the dogs and cats, you will have to build your Moa. You can do that in Fortuna itself, in the underground colony of Solaris United.
What is a Moa? These are small robots belonging to the Corpus faction. They are basically walking turrets that fire at their enemies. Moas have a few tricks up their sleeves and can perform elemental stuns.
Moas can receive cosmetic adjustments. This Pet Moa is wearing a stylish cylinder.
Whether we will be able to visit our animal collection on Venus remains to be seen. At least it seems to be a wish of the developers, so it wouldn’t be unreasonable.
Everything you need to know about the new Fortuna update in Warframe can be read in our large hub:
With the upcoming Destiny-2 expansion Forsaken, it’s going to be tough for our Hunter buddy Cayde-6. But is Uldren really the sole culprit, or is there possibly much more behind this?
Prince Uldren Sov, Master of the Crow, has been a controversial character among the Guardians since Destiny 1. His actions in the upcoming expansion Forsaken, where he takes out Cayde, one of the most beloved characters in the Destiny universe, have not exactly improved Uldren’s standing with players. However, a theory is circulating that someone else may be behind the murder, not just the Prince of the Reef.
A controversial figure becomes even less popular
Why does Uldren dislike Guardians? Players came to the conclusion during the Destiny 1 campaign that Uldren is an arrogant, conceited, and spoiled jerk. He is not very helpful when the Guardians ask for help in finding the Black Garden and comes across as downright rude.
The relevant cutscenes in the Reef from Destiny 1 are embedded here for you – complete with Dinklebot, the actor Peter Dinklage, as the initial voice of the Ghost and a voiced Guardian.
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Players have been discussing for years whether the poor relationship between the City and the Reef is why Uldren is so mean to the Guardians. However, some players have theorized that the Prince may not be acting alone in Forsaken, but could be collaborating with another villain or even being manipulated.
Does the story continue with Nokris?
A second chance for a disappointing story? After the release of the Warmind DLC, players were somewhat puzzled. The campaign was incredibly short: after just five missions, we had already defeated Oryx’s younger son and a Worm God. A theory on the Destiny subreddit now posits that Uldren may have made a pact with Nokris to bring back his sister Mara.
Who is Nokris? Nokris is the younger brother of Crota, who was less loved by their father Oryx due to his physical weakness. To compensate for his shortcomings, Nokris sharpened his mind and made a pact with the Worm God Xol, the Will of Thousands, who taught him, among other things, the secret of resurrection.
Oryx then banished Nokris for his blasphemy, which represents the absolute opposite of the Sword Logic of the Hive, and removed his son’s name from all records.
What is the Sword Logic? The Sword Logic is the guiding religious principle of the Hive, based on the right of the stronger. According to the Sword Logic, it is not enough to simply defeat enemies. They must be completely eradicated to feed on what they leave behind.
Hive gods, like Crota or Oryx and his sisters, have ascended to such a degree through the Sword Logic that they possess their own Throne World in the Ascendant Realm, into which their soul returns when they are defeated in the material world. There they learn from their defeat and return stronger.
Could Uldren really be working with Nokris? Nokris is a powerful necromancer who could potentially bring Mara Sov back from the dead, should she have truly fallen in the battle for Saturn. Additionally, Uldren’s army, the Scorn, consists of Fallen who have frequently died and been resurrected. Sounds a bit like Nokris might also have a hand in this.
But didn’t we defeat Nokris in Warmind? We defeated Nokris’s younger son in our material world; however, he might also have access to his own Throne World in the Ascendant Realm. The Realm is closely associated with Darkness, and the Worm Gods live near this connection.
Although Nokris has turned away from the Sword Logic, through the pact with the Worm God Xol, he may have found another way to enter the Ascendant Realm.
Will Savathûn finally show herself?
Uldren is being manipulated by Savathûn:Another theory on the Destiny subreddit discusses whether Savathûn, Oryx’s sister, might actually be the true evil in the upcoming expansion. Since the vanilla version of Destiny 2, Guardians have been waiting for the Hive deity to reveal herself. There are several hints in the game regarding her appearance, not least in the strike on Titan, Savathûn’s Song.
Players on Reddit find a particular detail especially interesting: Uldren is said to hear a mysterious voice that drives him. Is this his sister guiding him or something more sinister posing as his sister? Guardians again suspect Savathûn, the Deceptive, manipulating Uldren for her own ends.
Why is Savathûn supposed to appear now? On Reddit, there are always wild theories about how Oryx’s cunning sister could make her debut in Destiny 2. The current discussion is based on the fact that the Dreaming City, one of the two new areas in Forsaken, has been overrun by the Taken. The Taken lost their leader after Oryx’s death and might now follow his sister. Additionally, the region exists in two parallel planes – our material world and the Ascendant Realm of the Hive, where Oryx’s sisters are just waiting to strike.
How plausible is the theory? This theory is flimsier than the one with Nokris, although it also offers several possibilities. Not only could Savathûn be responsible for the current state of the Dreaming City, but also one of the eight Barons – Fallen Outlaws that follow Uldren and were freed by him from the Prison of Elders.
One of the Barons, Mindbender, found a way to create his own Throne World in the Ascendant Realm. Perhaps the Fallen, in his experiments, pulled the Dreaming City into the Hive realm. Maybe this was an accident, but he could also have contacted the Hive, suggesting a collaboration with Savathûn.
What do you think about the theories? Does anything seem plausible to you, or do you have your own ideas about what the story of Forsaken could entail?Would you forgive Uldren if he didn’t act on his own, or are you more on the side of this Guardian?
Jagex has launched the open beta of the MMORPG classic Old School Runescape for mobile devices. If you own an Android smartphone, you can participate – under a certain condition.
The market for mobile MMORPGs is growing, and now another one joins the fray: RuneScape, the MMO classic that has been captivating players for over 17 years, is entering open beta.
Runescape as a Mobile Game
Which version is being played? The mobile version that is starting now is Old School Runescape. This version started in 2013 and is based on an older version of the online game. Old School Runescape is a response to veterans who were not satisfied with the many changes in the regular version of the game and preferred to play the classic edition.
Which devices are supported? You need a smartphone with the Android operating system to participate. It must have Android Lollipop (5.0) or higher installed. iOS devices are not yet supported. Additionally, the Google Pixel C and Huawei P8 Lite devices are experiencing issues.
You must have an account for Old School Runescape. If you install the game without an account, you will receive a message that you can only play with an account.
There is an installation limit that restricts the number of downloads. However, the number of players will be regularly increased as the server stability is improved.
The beta currently does not offer a way to spend money in the game.
It is not yet decided whether the open test will be made accessible to players without an account.
The beta of the mobile version of Old School Runescape will receive regular updates. You can provide feedback on the MMORPG through the official forum.
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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PC, Xbox One, iOS, Android) is a big hit in China. Therefore, there will probably soon be a first PUBG café for fans of the game.
Gaming in the café: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is especially popular in China and has many fans there. Many Chinese people prefer to play not at home, but in special internet cafés, where gaming stations are set up to invite players.
Between games, players can then refuel with food and drinks. Those who are hardcore PUBG fans can soon look forward to a café in China that is likely to be completely themed around PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.
The first PUBG-themed café
Advertising banner in China: Recently, an advertising banner has been placed at the subway station to Huaqiang Road in the Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen. It features the famous PUBG fighter with the welding mask.
Café and bar in PUBG style: Behind it, Chinese characters promise that a café with a bar and restaurant will be established here in August and that it will be based on a Tencent IP. The giant corporation Tencent is the Chinese publisher of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.
Where is the PUBG café? Where exactly the café will be located was not visible from the advertising banner. However, it should not be too far from the subway station at Huaqiang Road.
Chicken Dinner in the PUBG café?
What can you expect in the PUBG café? Currently, one can only speculate about how well the café will fit the PUBG theme. However, various food and drinks named after maps or weapons from PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds are possible.
PUBG Happy Hour? Maybe you will get a Tequila Sunrise a la Miramar? Or a cocktail in Sanhok style? Erangel fans are surely to expect something with vodka.
Chicken Dinner must not be missing: One thing is definitely necessary if the café is to convince PUBG fans: chicken dishes in all variations. There may even be special discounts or free chicken dinners if you win a round of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds at the café.
In Warframe, wishes come true for fans of Destiny and Destiny 2. Codename Railjack aims to bring space battles to Warframe. This is exactly the kind of dog fights fans of Destiny and Destiny 2 have been wishing for over the past 4 years, but in vain. This shows a difference between AAA Destiny and indie Warframe, according to our author Schuhmann.
A long-held wish of Destiny fans: In the first-person shooter Destiny, players own their own spaceships. They have been able to collect them for 4 years. However, they have almost nothing to do with these spaceships. You only see them in the loading screen when the Guardian embarks on a new mission. Fans have long been demanding: “Bungie, let us do something with these spaceships. How about space battles, or we could live in the ships?”
“Do more with the spaceships in Destiny”: In 2014, the first players started asking for this (via Destiny Forum). Since then, the demand has repeatedly surfaced. In December 2014, Bungie’s PR chief Erik Osborne confirmed that they had heard the demand for “dog fights.” However, that would be a “very large system” that would take a lot of time (via YouTube). If they were to do it at Bungie, they would have to do it right. They would need to build a sandbox around it and ensure that dog fights had a reason for being. However, since then, Bungie has never sent a signal in this direction.
A crazy wish actually: Such an idea seems to be considered “crazy” by Bungie. This is also quite understandable. Space battles in a first-person shooter? What does that have to do with the “core” gameplay experiences? That may be a beautiful dream. However, it is probably not feasible… or so one would think.
Warframe is getting them: However, it has been clear since last night: Warframe looks different. With the update “Railjack,” actual space battles are expected to come in 2018 – albeit only after the update with the open world.
Surprise as a highlight: At TennoCon 2018, the fan fest of Warframe, no one expected a highlight at the end of the presentation. After all, Digital Extremes had just presented the new open world. But the indie studio went one better. During the demo of the open world, Warframe introduced the villain “Nef Anyo”. He bombarded the players from space. Just as the presentation seemed to be over, Warframe showed how the players would fight back: in their spaceship.
“Warframe is now officially the better Destiny,” the fans yelled
New game mode: “Codename Railjack” will be a separate, new game mode. The group members will occupy stations in a battle-cruiser. One will steer, and one will operate a turret, for example. A highlight that fans particularly loved: It will also be possible to leave the ship and fly around in one’s own Archwing. From there, one can directly destroy the enemy ships’ flaks. In addition, there are invasions of the own ship, and one can board the enemy’s capital ship.
11 minutes of presentation makes players: The gameplay presentation of the mode “Railjack” lasted 11 minutes, and the Warframe fans were ecstatic. One highlight followed another.
Hall amazed: Our Mein-MMO author Leya, who was at TennoCon 2018 in Canada, describes the audience’s excitement during the scene. Especially when it was revealed in the presentation that one can start directly from the planet without reaching loading screens, the hall in Canada exploded. The fans chanted: “Warframe is now officially better than Destiny.”
Warframe – ready for change
What does that mean? Warframe is ready for change compared to established AAA games. This involves taking risks. This was already seen in 2017 when Warframe, a “lobby shooter” with linear levels, suddenly dared an open world. That was brave and something one hardly expected from Warframe.
Even in 2018, it remains exciting what Warframe has to offer. Instead of just planning the second open world – and that would already be enough – Warframe is taking the next step. This makes it clear: Digital Extremes can continually surprise the players in Warframe.
What is missing in Destiny is exactly this surprising element: Destiny 2 was not an innovative evolution of Destiny with new ideas, but rather a “relaunch” with only a few fresh elements. The sad thing is: The few fresh ideas did not work, and Bungie has been working for a year to take them back.
Take a slice, please: Even though Warframe and Destiny are hard to compare: gameplay and production values differ, as a player one wishes for more willingness to innovate in Destiny. Warframe shows how one can achieve great successes even with small means. One gets enthusiastic about what Destiny could be with its great core gameplay and all the resources Bungie possesses.
Super presentation in 11 minutes about “Codename Railjack”
Refreshing: Bungie could also take a cue from Digital Extremes regarding the presentation style. All major revelations at an event for the fans – that is a refreshing change compared to the months of PR snippets that Bungie currently releases for Destiny 2 Forsaken.
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Highlights back to back: Looking at how the “dog fights” in Warframe were presented, it becomes evident that the hall saw a surprise approximately every 90 seconds and erupted in cheers. This worked excellently in 2017 as well. This year, the presentation of Warframe was exemplary.
Good news for Fallout fans: Fallout 76 follows the leveling system of its predecessors. There will be a S.P.E.C.I.A.L. system and perks, but with altered functionality.
S.P.E.C.I.A.L. and perks are retained: The well-known S.P.E.C.I.A.L. system from previous installments will also be part of Fallout 76. Your attributes will continue to be categorized into the 7 known traits and can be increased when leveling up. Perks are also retained, similar to Fallout 4, but with a different structure.
This is how S.P.E.C.I.A.L. and perks work in Fallout 76
The S.P.E.C.I.A.L. system is an integral part of every Fallout title and will be in Fallout 76 as well. Only the structure and functions differ somewhat from the familiar style based on previous information.
Leveling up for perks: When you level up in Fallout 76, you gain one perk point per level. You can invest these points into one of the seven S.P.E.C.I.A.L. categories:
Strength
Perception
Endurance
Charisma
Intelligence
Agility
Luck
Every time you spend a point, you receive a perk in return. Unlike the table from Fallout 4, however, you can choose one of three offered “perk cards” that correspond to the respective attribute.
Perks are limited in use: When you’ve acquired a perk card, you may not be able to use it immediately. In Fallout 76, the use of perks is limited. You have limited slots available that you can fill with your obtained cards. Only the cards in the slots are then active.
While you can only have a limited number of perk cards active at the same time, the purchased cards remain with you forever. You can switch cards at any time during gameplay to utilize different perk combinations.
Perk cards can be upgraded: The perk cards give you bonuses on various aspects, such as targeting body parts. The cards have three levels, marked with stars. Higher levels improve the respective perk and make it stronger.
You can share perk cards: While you are in a group with friends, you can share your perk cards. This allows players in groups to specialize better and work together.
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Ultima creator Richard “Lord British” Garriott has responded to all the negative criticism that is once again directed at his new MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar (SotA) – and he is quite defiant.
Shroud of the Avatar is not a flop!
SotA has several thousand players! Steamcharts is the only way to see how many players SotA has approximately and where the trend is moving. However, these are not reliable numbers, as the MMORPG also has its own launcher, which many players use. According to the latest official statement from the development team, about 35 percent of all SotA fans play via Steam. Steamcharts shows that on average about 180 players are online at the same time. If you calculate this from the 35 percent, a little more than 500 players play the MMO at the same time.
In an interview with Eurogamer, designer Richard Garriott explains that there are several thousand active players. This is quite possible, as Steamcharts only shows the players who are playing at the same time. However, the total number of active players is likely to be in the low thousands. Garriott also suggests that he would be satisfied with several tens of thousands of active players. However, this number has not yet been reached by the MMO. Earlier, producer Starr Long stated that SotA needs about 50,000 active players to be profitable.
The marketing campaign brought nothing. Garriott says that a costly marketing campaign was planned for the launch. But he could hardly see any advertising for the game. Therefore, he and his team analyzed what had happened. Now a new marketing campaign is set to launch. With this, the creator of the Ultima series hopes to reach the millions of Ultima fans who, in his opinion, are still completely unaware of Shroud of the Avatar. He believes that the number of players can drastically increase.
SotA will run forever! When asked how long the game can survive if the new advertising campaign is not successful, he defiantly said: “Forever!” He is confident that his team can implement each of the five planned episodes of the MMORPG. He wants to achieve this goal “at all costs.” Garriott does not see SotA as a flop. He will continue to work on it and believes that the game will certainly keep him busy for the next one to two years.
Reactions are worth their weight in gold. Both in the article by Eurogamer, as well as on MassivelyOP and on Reddit, there are many reactions to these statements by Richard Garriott. Those who want to be amused can read the comments there. Many do not believe that SotA stands a chance after such a poor launch, still being in a bad state and that around half of the team had to be laid off for financial reasons.
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The devCAT studio from Korea is working on a new title. After the action MMO Vindictus, there will be a MOBA with mechs: Ascendant One!
News from the Vindictus makers: The development studio devCAT is part of Nexon and is based in Korea. The developers were mainly known for the action MMO Vindictus. It featured particularly epic battles that resembled Dark Souls more than a traditional online game.
Now the Vindictus makers want to develop something new: The mech-MOBA Ascendant One!
Early access launch still in 2018?
What is Ascendant One about? So far, devCAT has only released the embedded teaser. In it, you see only a strange planet where various mechs are milling about. And then some things explode.
5vs5 action: According to further information, it is supposed to be a 5vs5 format. And then devCAT is likely planning various early access phases. The first of these is expected to start in the second half of 2018. Koreans can already sign up with their phone number.
So we might learn more about Ascendant One soon and why devCAT is counting on a MOBA game in 2018.
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A bug in Overwatch allows Junkrat to kill any character instantly – at least at a very specific spot.
In Overwatch, players often find small glitches or strange behaviors of various abilities that lead to unintended effects. On the Volskaya map, a clever Junkrat fan has discovered how to kill rushing players in the blink of an eye. They just need to participate.
How does the bug work? On the Volskaya Industries map, on the way from the attackers to the first control point, players must pass through the ever-popular gate. There is a small “groove” in the game world, right under the gate. Junkrat can fire his grenades into this groove. They do not explode immediately and do not bounce further. The grenades remain in place for a while before dissolving on their own or being touched by an enemy player. Then, however, they explode all at once, causing up to 1,800 damage points, which instantly kills any character in Overwatch.
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Exploiting the bug is not recommended. Players should not exploit this bug, as it could be considered an exploit by Blizzard and could lead to an account penalty in the worst case.
At least in some matches among friends, it might cause confusion – until word gets out and everyone knows about the little bug.
It is to be expected that Blizzard will fix this issue in the coming weeks, just as it has always done in the past with discovered bugs.
Have you also discovered small gameplay glitches in Overwatch that lead to funny situations? Let us know in the comments!
Fortnite is such a phenomenon that many want to buy and play it on PlayStation 3 (PS3) and Xbox 360. In which countries do players particularly wish for this, and is there a chance that Epic is planning a port for PS3 and Xbox 360?
Fortnite is a phenomenon: With the emergence of the free mode “Battle Royale” worldwide interest in Fortnite has increased. The hype began around November 2017. Players suddenly wanted to play it on the “old” consoles PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. They want to buy Fortnite on Amazon for PS3 and Xbox 360, start the download, and get playing. Probably because they only own these consoles. And they searched on Google for ways to get into Fortnite.
Interest in a PS3 port was higher than in a Switch port: The global Google interest in “Fortnite PS3” was higher than the interest in a port for the new “Nintendo Switch,” which did indeed happen. When a port for the Switch was actually approaching, the interest in “Fortnite Switch” exploded. However, especially in Germany, many still apparently only have a PlayStation 3 – here the interest in “Fortnite PS3” remained high for a long time, especially in Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Brandenburg.
Google Trends reflects the interest in search terms:
Where do people want to play Fortnite on PS3? Particularly in France, Spain, and South American countries, many still apparently have a PlayStation 3 on the shelf and want to join in on Fortnite.
Where do people want to play Fortnite on Xbox 360? Especially Mexicans seem to be keen on Fortnite on Xbox 360. Additionally, interest in some Eastern European countries is high: in the Czech Republic, Romania, and Hungary, for example.
Can you play Fortnite on PS3 and Xbox 360 or will you be able to?
Is it possible to play Fortnite on PS3 or Xbox 360? No, that is not possible. You can find some videos on YouTube that pretend to show actual gameplay of Fortnite on PS3. However, they all turn out to be “fake” or clear troll attempts.
Is Epic planning a port of Fortnite for PS3 and Xbox 360? No, nothing is known about this. It also seems unlikely that Epic is considering such a port. While it would certainly be a way to be more present in some markets, the number of people who only have a last-gen console is likely decreasing every day.
Where can you play Fortnite? Fortnite is playable on:
PC
Xbox One
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
and mobile devices running iOS
A port for mobile devices supporting the Android operating system is planned and should be available soon
The Community Day in Pokémon GO brings you today Squirtle with sunglasses. To get it, you need to complete research tasks.
Squirtle Squad! Niantic is responding to the wishes of the Pokémon GO community and is hosting a Community Day this Sunday that will likely go down in history. Because today, you can catch Squirtle with sunglasses. It is unknown whether this event will repeat in Pokémon GO at some point.
How to catch Squirtle with sunglasses?
Special feature of the Community Day: During a Community Day in Pokémon GO, a specific Pokémon is more frequently found in the wild. Today, on July 8, it’s Squirtle. As a special feature, there is Squirtle in the squad outfit with sunglasses. To obtain this special form, you need to complete research tasks.
Research tasks with Squirtle: There are special Squirtle quests specifically for today’s event as research tasks. These are available at PokéStops during the event time from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. As a reward for these quests, you get a meeting with sunglasses Squirtle.
Which quests yield Squirtle? PokéStops give you the research task “Catch 5 Squirtle” – which then rewards you with a meeting with sunglasses Squirtle.
How frequently are the new quests? Some trainers have already participated in the Community Day with Squirtle in their region. They report that the Squirtle quests are distributed almost 100% at stops as research tasks. There are only a few stops that do not distribute the Squirtle research during the event.
Pokémon GO: How to get shiny Squirtle with sunglasses
What about shinies? You can also receive Squirtle with sunglasses in its shiny form through the new research tasks. The chance is reportedly one in 25 encounters.
Coordinate with each other! On Reddit, trainer bjrs493 writes that the shiny quests are the same for everyone. A PokéStop that distributes a research task with shiny sunglasses Squirtle gives that quest to everyone.
This means: Get a research task with Squirtle and complete it. If the reward is shiny, you can tell other trainers nearby. If they go to the same PokéStop, their Squirtle reward will also be shiny.
A leak has revealed the PC requirements for Monster Hunter World. We will let you know what your PC needs to handle.
Monster Hunter World is highly anticipated by many players worldwide, as it has only been available on consoles so far. However, in the coming months, it will also be released on PC, and many players are anxious: Can the computer handle the game? Or is it time to upgrade the old machine?
Initially, the developers planned to announce the requirements for the PC version of Monster Hunter World in the coming days, but a leak has made this information available early.
Minimum System Requirements for Monster Hunter World
If you want to play Monster Hunter World “just barely” on PC, you will need a computer that meets the following requirements.
Processor
Intel i5 4460 @ 3.2Ghz
Graphics Card
Nvidia GTX 760
Memory (RAM)
8GB
Storage Space
25GB
Operating System
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Recommended System Requirements for Monster Hunter World
If you want more than just pixel mush (i.e., minimal settings), then your computer will need more power. The recommended system requirements are:
Processor
Intel i7-3770 @ 3.4Ghz
Graphics Card
Nvidia GTX 1060
Memory (RAM)
8GB
Storage Space
25GB
Operating System
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Please keep in mind that this information is currently based only on a leak. Although it originates from the WeGame client of Tencent, it is not an official announcement yet.
There is still no official release date for Monster Hunter World. However, it is said that it will be revealed tomorrow, July 9, 2018. We will report as soon as there is a clear date.
Can your computer handle the game? Or will you need to upgrade your PC a bit for the launch of Monster Hunter World?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
