Blade & Soul is actually an anime MMORPG, but hints from Korea suggest a battle royale map like Fortnite. At least, that’s what a player from China claims to have found out.
MMORPG goes Battle Royale? Blade & Soul is an action MMORPG from Korea. In addition to an epic PvE campaign, there is also a PvP mode that resembles a fighting game like Street Fighter.
However, another genre might soon come into play: Battle Royale!
Player finds new map in the code: A player from China has been digging through the code of the new update. There he found a new map that was not assigned to any game mode and was not officially in the game yet.
Is a new mode for Battle Royale coming?
That looks a lot like Fortnite! But it quickly became apparent that the map resembles the Fortnite map at least a little (or the new Sanhok map from PUBG). Therefore, suspicions are currently growing that Blade & Soul might get a battle royale mode.
That wouldn’t be so outlandish, as PvP in Blade & Soul has always been an important part of the game. So why not in BR mode?
What do you think of this theory? Does Battle Royale fit into Blade & Soul?
In The Division, there was a major problem from the start: The DLCs were never meant to carry the game for over a year, believes our author Schuhmann. The season pass was a disaster. In The Division 2, Massive aims to specifically solve this issue.
The Division – the Year 1 Catastrophe: The way The Division has developed is actually unusual. Normally, there are two approaches to how a game performs after release:
A classic singleplayer game functions well at release when the story is fresh. Then players happily complete the campaign. Once the story is exhausted, they lose interest in the game and drop out. At best, DLCs later bring players back. Otherwise, they wait for the next installment. Examples include Fallout 4 or The Witcher 3.
A typical multiplayer game has major problems and little content at release. However, if all goes well, it improves with patches and updates, and the quality increases. Examples include Warframe or The Elder Scrolls Online.
How it went with The Division: At the beginning, Massive had a good story and a great atmosphere, but also a multitude of problems. The game crashed a few weeks after release. Then, the first year of DLCs brought hardly any improvement – The Division remained stuck. Only when these planned DLCs were over and the game was patched “normally” could the major issues be addressed. Once the content from the expensive season pass was exhausted, the quality of The Division noticeably increased, and the improvement occurred. Why was that the case?
This was the plan for The Division: Originally, The Division was supposed to receive three paid expansions in 2016, which were meant to further develop the game. Players on PC and Xbox One could start right away – PlayStation 4 players had to wait a month before they could play a new expansion. In addition to the three paid DLCs, a series of free updates were planned to push The Division forward. The plan extended from the release in February 2016 until the end of the year and the last of the three DLCs.
This is how it really was: After the first free updates and the first paid expansion “Underground,” Massive switched to crisis mode and postponed the next two expansions. Instead, they first released updates. “Survival” was released in December 2016, the final DLC “The Last Stand” only in February 2017.
How did the DLCs perform? The DLCs for The Division were more or less flops. They never significantly raised player interest. Only long after the end of the Year 1 plan with patches 1.7 in August and 1.8 in December 2017 did The Division turn around: Players returned. The sentiment around The Division only improved when no more DLCs were planned and other studios took over the further development of The Division.
The Year 1 plan for The Division thus failed. Only afterwards did it improve. Why was that?
The Division made at least 3 major mistakes with the Year 1 DLCs:
Firstly, the DLCs split the community – Not everyone bought the season pass, thus the expansions were not interesting for everyone. Additionally, PS4 players had to wait a month for them. The DLCs were cut off from the general flow of players. In any case, the DLCs seemed to be purely “optional” – as bonus content that had nothing to do with the actual game.
Each DLC opened a side war front. Instead of continuing the actual story and bringing new areas, the DLCs introduced isolated individual modes that were not further developed because not everyone could play them. “Underground,” “Survival,” and “Last Stand” might have been good ideas in their own right and have their fans – but they did not really advance the core experience of The Division, rather they complemented it at best.
No further development of the main story: None of the DLCs continued the exciting story of The Division that many originally bought and liked the game for. Most players would have preferred an expansion of the world of The Division and for it to transition to spring. Instead, each DLC opened new side paths that turned out to be dead ends.
The Division stagnated as long as there were DLCs
The fundamental problem of The Division: The DLCs could not advance the game but remained purely optional. They changed nothing about the base experience. Therefore, The Division did not develop as long as the DLCs were running. Everything remained static. The visible example of this: For two years, it remained winter in Manhattan.
Optional DLCs were simply the wrong model for a game like The Division. The Year 1 plan shows that Massive had no clear idea of what support The Division would need post-release.
The Division 2: New plan, no season pass
No season pass: For The Division 2, Massive now wants to take a different direction. Massive is not selling a season pass for The Division 2 – nor are any paid DLCs planned. They aim to develop the game further with free, regular updates: The plan includes three DLCs for Year 1. With them, Massive wants to ensure that the community stays together across all platforms and intends to continue the story: After all, updates now apply to everyone.
What disadvantages could this have? Unlike The Division 1, The Division 2 will launch with a cosmetic cash shop. It could be that this gradually becomes more prominent than in The Division 1 to generate a constant cash flow. The increased revenues from the season pass and DLCs will no longer be available for The Division.
It also seems that The Division 2 is planning a major paid expansion for February 2020 – based on the model of Destiny or The Elder Scrolls Online.
The Division 2 needs a continuous story
Turning a necessity into an advantage: Generally, Massive should be praised for taking the right lessons from Year 1.
A DLC plan like that of The Division 1 might suit a shooter like “Call of Duty,” where new modes can bring variety.
However, a game that relies heavily on story and atmosphere like The Division requires a different model. Here, updates and DLCs must apply to everyone, not just a portion of the player base.
The Division 2 needs updates that everyone is aware of because they continue the story and world. Merely by making this decision, The Division 2 seems to have already tackled one of the biggest problems of its predecessor in its conceptual design.
The infamous summer lull has also been noticeable in Destiny year after year. With Destiny 2, this is supposed to change. Even before the release of the Forsaken expansion in September, Guardians are expected to have something to do. Bungie has now laid out its plans for July.
Normally, the summer months in Destiny are relatively dull. If something does happen, it usually revolves around Bungie promoting the big fall release (2015: TTK, 2016: RoI, 2017: Destiny 2). But with Destiny 2, that is supposed to change.
Based on an updated roadmap, the studio has outlined what Guardians can expect from summer 2018. The developers have now specified their plans for July.
What July 2018 brings in Destiny 2
If everything goes as planned, it would likely be the first summer in Destiny’s history where Guardians actually have something to do. Here’s what you can expect in July in and around Destiny 2:
Roadmap Update:
For early July, the developers at Bungie are planning an update of the development preview. When exactly the roadmap update can be expected is currently unknown.
July 3 – July 9:
During this group fight victory week, the Witch’s Cauldron mode will be active in the Crucible. You will also have time to redeem your remaining faction tokens and claim the victory weapon if you haven’t done so already.
On July 7, the annual Bungie Day will take place. This is not a holiday that Bungie has imposed on itself, but a tradition initiated by the community. Fans celebrate the seventh day of the seventh month together with the studio, reminiscing about the best memories from Bungie games. Last year, Guardians received beta codes and wallpapers for Destiny 2.
July 10 – July 16:
In this week, the Iron Banner will be active in the Crucible.
From July 13 – 14, Bungie will also be present at Guardiancon. Fans are hoping for more information about the Forsaken expansion during this event. Additionally, the Gambit mode will be playable again.
July 17 – July 23:
On July 17, Guardians will receive some new features with update 1.2.3 to conclude year 1. More information about the July update of Destiny 2 can be found in our article: Destiny 2: These new features await you in Year 1.
Additionally, fans will experience the last Faction Rally of Season 3 during this week.
The Control mode will be active in the Crucible.
July 24 – July 30:
During this group fight victory week, you will have one last chance to redeem your remaining faction tokens. You can collect the corresponding rewards and complete your hunt for faction armor ornaments. Guardians who have not managed to obtain all faction-related masterpiece catalysts by then can rest assured: These will also be available after Season 3.
The Doubles mode will be active in the Crucible.
July 31:
On July 31, the Solstice of Heroes will kick off the highlight of summer in Destiny 2. Players are expected to celebrate their achievements and accomplishments during this event, earning new rewards.
Not much is known about the event yet. It is likely to be similar to the Crimson Days or the Dawning event.
If you want to race and fly at the front in The Crew 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One), you need the best vehicle that the game offers for the respective disciplines. Learn in our extensive overview which vehicle, boat, or airplane you can use to keep your opponents at bay.
Whether in countless races or freestyle missions with the plane: The Crew 2 offers dozens of different vehicles for the 14 disciplines of the game. It can be difficult to keep track, as you want to invest your hard-earned credits only in the best vehicles.
But which vehicles, boats, and airplanes are the best? A good guide is provided by the leaderboards of the individual disciplines. Here you can see the drivers with the best times and values – and which tool they used for the perfect lap!
The best vehicles of the Street Racing family
In the Street Racing family, the classic disciplines meet. From normal street races to drift challenges and drag races, everything is included. In the following overview, you can see the vehicles with which you should complete the different race types.
The best street racer
The best car for standard street races can be found with Lamborghini. With the Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4, you have the perfect tool for all street races ready. The handling of the vehicle is outstanding, but it costs nearly 500,000 credits.
The perfect tool for street racing!
A motorcycle as a hidden gem: Even individual motorcycles can be used for street races. The MV Agusta F4 RR is a true racing machine that will get you to the finish line safely in all street races. At almost 360,000 credits, it’s even cheaper than the Lamborghini.
A real hidden gem for street races: The MV Agusta
The best drifter
As with sunscreen, the principle also applies to drift vehicles: The cheapest are the best! With the Mazda RX7, you will be well-equipped for your entire drift career – and that for a mere 78,000 credits.
The best drag racer
If you want to dominate the drag races, you cannot get around one vehicle: The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray! Although it is the most expensive of the drag racers at almost 140,000 credits, it is also the best.
The best hyper car
The best hyper car can only be found with one manufacturer: Koenigsegg. For years, Koenigsegg has represented the elite of sports cars. The Crew 2 is no exception. With the Koenigsegg Agera R and the Regera, you have access to the best hyper cars in the game.
However, this is quite an expensive affair: with nearly 800,000 credits or 1,400,000 credits, you’ll have to dig deep into your pockets.
The best vehicles of the Off-Road family
There is also a lot to do off the racetrack. In the off-road challenges, you must master thick SUVs and agile motorcycles. We will show you which vehicles you should focus on in the off-road disciplines.
The best rally raid vehicle
The selection here is a bit trickier. In fact, no single vehicle dominates the leaderboards of the rally raid challenges. Therefore, we have two representatives for you – one on two and one on four wheels.
On four wheels, you will dominate the terrain with the Porsche 959 Raid. The Porsche has excellent handling but is quite pricey at 400,000 credits.
If you prefer to ride on two wheels, you should go for the BMW R1200GS Adventure. The motorcycle is significantly cheaper than the Porsche (about 200,000 credits) and is still fast – with nearly perfect handling.
The best motocross motorcycle
The best motocross bike can be found at the motorcycle manufacturer KTM. The KTM 450 EXC is the perfect choice for all motocross challenges, whether in the regular or the Red Bull variant. You can get the standard KTM 450 EXC for just around 80,000 credits.
The best rally cross vehicle
Among the classic rally vehicles, two representatives stand out: The Citroen C3 Racing and the Ford Focus RS RX. These two cars dominate the leaderboards of the rally cross challenges at will.
Decide for yourself which vehicle you want to acquire. The Citroen is significantly cheaper at 220,000 credits than the Ford Focus, which costs more than 400,000 credits.
The best vehicles of the Freestyle family
In the Freestyle family, you will encounter airplanes, boats, and monster trucks. We will show you which vehicles can help you achieve the best results.
This part is simple. With the airplane that is given to you after the tutorial mission, you can easily complete all challenges and even rank high on the leaderboards. You need no other airplane than the Zivko Edge 540 V3.
The best jet sprint boat
There are only four representatives of the jet sprint boats, which are also quite close in terms of performance. The best sprint boat is the Proto Leopard, which you can acquire for about 110,000 credits.
The best monster truck
In the monster trucks, it’s more about personal preferences than declaring an objectively best vehicle. The leaderboards are mixed – your own skill decides here! If you are going by appearance, there is no way around the Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34). No, this is not debatable.
In the Pro Racing series, it is all about brutal speed. Whether with the powerboat or the formula 1 bolides – these challenges are intense! With our guide, you will stay ahead in all races.
The best powerboat
You will find the ultimate powerboat at the manufacturer Frauscher, and it costs around 210,000 credits. The Frauscher 1414 Demon destroys every other competitor on the leaderboards and offers very good handling.
The best touring car
If you want to be at the front of the touring car championships, you should take a look at Maserati. The Maserati MC12 versione Corse is the ultimate touring car and costs 360,000 credits. The handling of the vehicle is top-notch, and the car does exactly what you want.
The best air racer
Similar to monster trucks, speed is important in air races, but much more depends on your personal skill with the plane. Three air racer representatives dominate the leaderboards, interestingly not being among the most expensive:
The Harmon Rocket HR III (about 200,000 credits)
The Supermarine Spitfire MK IX (270,000 credits)
The WACO Aircraft Corp. WACO YMF-5D Super (285,000 credits)
The best Alpha GP vehicle
In the Alpha GP challenge, the fastest vehicles in the game await you. Unfortunately, there are currently only two representatives in the Alpha GP racing series, the Red Bull RB13 and the Prototype Alpha Mark II. The choice of vehicle is up to you, but the Red Bull is significantly cheaper in terms of price (335,000 credits vs. 470,000 credits).
Which vehicles and disciplines do you like best so far?
In July 2018, several interesting multiplayer titles will be released for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Three of the upcoming releases look particularly promising and are worth a closer look.
In June 2018, there were already several new online titles that captured the attention of multiplayer fans despite the nice weather – such as the new “Elder Scrolls Online” chapter Summerset or Mario Tennis Aces.
July 2018 also presents some exciting titles for multiplayer enthusiasts – among others:
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 by Fatshark on July 11, 2018 (Xbox One, PC March 8, 2018)
Earthfallby Holospark on July 13, 2018 (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
No Man’s Sky by Hello Games on July 24, 2018 (Xbox One, PS4 August 10, 2016, PC August 12, 2016)
What kind of games are they? And who might find them worthwhile?
What is Warhammer: Vermintide 2? It is a first-person action game in the Warhammer universe and the direct successor to Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide from 2015.
What is it about? In the dark Warhammer end-times universe, a group of four heroes fights against hordes of Skaven (rat-like humanoids) and chaos. The player fights as one of the five heroes from a first-person perspective – mainly in close combat and always outnumbered.
Platform: PC, Xbox One, PS4 to follow Release: July 11, 2018 on Xbox One (PC March 8, 2018) Publisher: Fatshark Business Model: Buy-to-Play Genre: First-Person Coop Action Comparable to: Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide, Left4Dead
What’s included? As one of the five heroes with three subclasses each, you either play with friends or AI support through the total of 13 diverse scenarios at different difficulty levels and with various challenges.
In forests, on grain fields, or in catacombs, you carve your path through enemy ranks with melee and ranged weapons on the way to the final boss. Teamwork, communication, and coordination are the keys in Vermintide 2.
As a reward for successfully mastering missions, players receive loot boxes as well as experience points. Even after reaching the maximum level (30), there are regularly loot boxes available.
What makes Warhammer: Vermintide 2 special
Five heroes each with three subclasses
Dark Warhammer setting
More than 20 different enemy types
More than 50 weapons
Intense coop experience (soon on dedicated servers)
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 offers the following multiplayer elements
The entire gaming experience focuses on cooperative online combat in a 4-player team. You can hunt rats with friends or, thanks to matchmaking, also with random players.
You can also start a game alone or with less than four players. In that case, the team will either be supplemented with AI companions or other randomly assigned human players, depending on the settings.
The atmosphere around Warhammer: Vermintide 2
The atmosphere around Vermintide 2 is mostly positive. Many fans praise the coop aspect – especially at higher difficulty levels. The heroes with their skills, the crafting, the locations, and especially the Warhammer atmosphere receive a lot of praise.
On the other hand, criticisms focus on the sometimes weak AI, some bugs, the soundscape, and the repetitive nature of the game over time.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is ideal for…
all players who enjoy the unique Warhammer feeling and prefer games like Left4Dead or Killing Floor 2. Anyone with a penchant for coop games and the dark fantasy setting should definitely take a closer look at Vermintide 2.
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What is Earthfall? Earthfall is a coop shooter reminiscent of Left4Dead. After an early access phase on Steam, the shooter developed by Holospark will officially release on July 13, 2018.
What is it about? In short – it’s about shooting together. The story is very superficial and outlines only the essentials: The end of the world is near. After a meteor crash, aliens devastate our Earth. The surviving humans in the northwest of the USA team up to eliminate the extraterrestrial invaders with various devices.
Platform: PS4, Xbox One, PC Release: July 13, 2018 Publisher: Holospark Business Model: Buy2Play Genre: Coop Survival Shooter Comparable to: Left4Dead
What’s included? In a 4-player team, you fight as one of four fixed characters alongside up to three friends from now on for peace and freedom. If no online companions are found, the game provides you with AI comrades.
Now, the goal is to take down aliens in cities and in the wild. You must complete various tasks in the framework of two campaigns and eleven missions in different scenarios while shooting your way through the alien hordes to the boss fight.
You use a powerful arsenal of weapons, set defenses, deploy manned or automated turrets, use portable barricade kits, and craft traps from those. You also print new weapons and additional supplies with a 3D printer. Various firearms can still be found in the individual levels.
By the way, the developers have announced that they will regularly update the game with new missions, modes, and weapons after the release.
What makes Earthfall special
Coop survival for up to four players
Weapon resupply in-game via 3D printer
four playable characters with distinct personalities
Numerous weapons and gadgets
Nice graphics based on Unreal Engine 4
Earthfall offers the following multiplayer elements
While Earthfall can also be played solo, the game is clearly designed for coop multiplayer. Up to four players can go on an alien hunt together online.
Drop-in, drop-out multiplayer: You can join multiplayer games, leave, start solo, and then bring in friends as support – the game imposes no restrictions. AI bots always fill in for missing human players.
The atmosphere around Earthfall
The atmosphere among fans is predominantly positive. Although the game is still in early access, many see it already as a successful Left4Dead clone – just with aliens and prettier graphics. Especially the coop gameplay, the setting, and the AI companions receive praise.
On the other hand, criticisms include some bugs and technical issues (of the early access version) as well as the gunplay and hit feedback. According to some fans, the developers still need to improve in these areas.
Earthfall is ideal for …
everyone who enjoyed the Left4Dead series. Many fans say: Earthfall looks like Left4Dead with aliens, feels like Left4Dead with aliens, and plays like Left4Dead with aliens. The developers do not hide the fact that they took inspiration from the competition.
However, all those who generally enjoy coop survival shooters should at least take a closer look at the game.
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What is No Man’s Sky? No Man’s Sky is a space exploration and survival game. After a release on PS4 and PC, No Man’s Sky will now also be released on Xbox One.
What is it about? In a gigantic procedurally generated open world consisting of 18 trillion planets, No Man’s Sky places you in the role of a spaceship pilot and space explorer. The actual aim of the game is to reach the center of the galaxy with your spaceship. This journey takes about 40 hours of playtime. Besides this objective, players are free to act within the game world. And that’s what makes the real appeal of No Man’s Sky.
Platform: PS4, Xbox One, PC Release: July 24, 2018 (Xbox One, PS4 August 10, 2016, PC August 12, 2016) Publisher: Hello Games Business Model: Buy2Play Genre: Space Survival Comparable to: Elite Dangerous
What’s included? Apart from merely satisfying the desire to explore and the journey to the center of the galaxy, No Man’s Sky with its 18 trillion planets has a lot to offer.
Just exploring and traveling to planets can keep players engaged for a very long time without getting bored. The procedurally generated planets have different atmospheric compositions, environmental conditions, vegetation, and landscapes. Often planets have such hostile environments, including radiation or acid rain, that one cannot survive long without the appropriate equipment.
But also outside of a career as an explorer, there is plenty to do. You can, for instance, act as a pirate, raid other ships, and seize their resources. You can also try your hand as a trader by collecting valuable raw materials and then selling them for high prices. Furthermore, you can now also purchase large cargo ships where a base can be built.
Moreover, it has become possible to build your own base on a planet of your choice and develop new components and technologies there. Additionally, plants can be grown there that can generate certain resources.
Movement on the planet’s surface can be done on foot, with a jetpack, by using planetary vehicles – the so-called Exocrafts – or in your spaceship. There, you can collect resources, search for items and new technologies, or hunt animals to gradually improve your spacesuit, spaceship, or equipment.
In the game, you will encounter a variety of randomly generated animals and intelligent aliens with whom you can trade and communicate. You also have the ability to name planets and animals that you have discovered first according to your own wishes.
What makes No Man’s Sky unique
Gigantic, freely explorable galaxy with 18 trillion planets
All planets are visitable
Seamless transition between space and planet surface
Survival elements, crafting, base building on planets
Numerous spaceships and planetary vehicles
Finally true multiplayer (from July 24, 2018 on PC and PS4, on Xbox One from release)
No Man’s Sky offers these multiplayer elements
Although No Man’s Sky was originally designed for a single player experience, starting July 24, 2018, the game will finally get the long-awaited multiplayer. So far, the following is known about the mode:
You can specifically find your friends and embark on adventures with them
You encounter strangers with whom you can team up
You complement each other to survive
You can build structures together
You can visit other players’ buildings
You can race against each other
Apparently, PvP will also be possible, as the developers mentioned that players can ambush others or play as space pirates
Joint battles in space also play a role
The atmosphere around No Man’s Sky
The atmosphere is currently mixed, but noticeably on the upswing. No Man’s Sky received partly devastating reviews from fans and press after release, as it did not deliver anywhere near what many expected and what had been advertised.
The Xbox One version launches simultaneously with the free NEXT update. Thus, Xbox One players will also fully enjoy No Man’s Sky – much to the joy of numerous fans.
No Man’s Sky is ideal for …
everyone with an insatiable desire to explore and lovers of space and survival games. Anyone who has ever wanted to discover alien planets and travel with their spaceship has a lot to enjoy in No Man’s Sky. Fans of Elite Dangerous may also find pleasure in the game.
Anyone who additionally enjoys survival elements and wants to try their hand at architecting on a picturesque planet also has nothing to lose with the game.
And for all those who want to experience all this together with friends, the arrival of the Xbox One version finally provides the opportunity.
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In the coming months, the Clone Wars will come to Star Wars Battlefront II. A corresponding roadmap has now been released, showing that the Clone Wars update will be served in stages until the coming winter. Many fans are therefore angry and disappointed.
At E3 2018, EA announced that Star Wars Battlefront 2 will receive the Clone Wars demanded by many fans along with new game modes, characters, and gameplay changes in the coming months.
A first development roadmap has now been published. It shows that the Clone Wars content will stretch over the rest of 2018, with some content not expected until the coming winter – whether in December 2018 or possibly only in January or February 2019 is still unclear.
Roadmap presented – Here’s what’s next for Star Wars Battlefront II
Summer 2018: As can be seen from the roadmap, some Clone Wars content will be released this summer.
In July, a new 4vs4 PvP starfighter mode and some gameplay improvements, such as the ability to activate or deactivate the lightsaber at will, will be introduced.
In August, the Clone Trooper skins, new emotes, and victory poses will arrive.
Autumn 2018:
In autumn, further Clone Wars content is expected to follow. This will include:
Two new heroes: Obi-Wan and General Grievous
An improved squad system
A new large mode
New hero and Clone Trooper skins
Winter 2018(/2019?):
The last Clone Wars content is planned for the coming winter. It is uncertain whether it will be released in December 2018 or only in January or even February 2019. Here’s what fans can expect in the final push:
Two new heroes: Anakin Skywalker and Count Dooku
A new location: Geonosis, where the Clone Wars began
New hero and Clone Trooper skins
DICE and EA are continually working on matchmaking, daily challenges, map rotation, balance, and bug fixes. The roadmap is not final. Potential additional content and further features will be addressed in future roadmap updates.
Fans are disappointed – This is how the community reacts
Fans have largely reacted disappointed and upset to the published roadmap for Star Wars Battlefront 2. This is evident from numerous comments on social media, Reddit, and other forums.
While there are indeed players who are looking forward to the upcoming content, the majority of upset fans criticize the elongated presentation of the limited content.
Hardly anyone understands why the content isn’t being released in a single update and why it took so long to provide just a few new heroes and a map. Particularly the fact that fans have to wait until winter for some of the most anticipated characters and the Geonosis map is frustrating for many.
There are hints of a new special research that brings a very special Pokémon to Pokémon GO.
Data miner finds new quests: In the code of Pokémon GO, data miner Chrales has found new quests for special research. These are related to the Pokémon GO Fest.
Spoiler warning: If you don’t want to spoil the surprise, do not read further. As an alternative, we have details about the upcoming EP event in Pokémon GO.
New mystical Pokémon: As a reward for completing the special research, you are apparently expecting a mystical Pokémon.
Celebi at the GO Fest in Pokémon GO
New quests: As data miner Chrales shared with the community of TheSilphRoad, new quests for special research are in the network traffic of Pokémon GO. The quests are not active yet, but they are already circulating in the app.
Tasks for the GO Fest: These new quests are likely directly connected to the GO Fest in July. According to initial reports, the special research is to be divided into five parts.
Celebi as a reward: If you solve the assigned tasks, Celebi will be your reward. After Mew, Celebi would be the second special monster available for completing special research.
Only at the GO Fest? Many uncertainties
No official reveal: So far, Niantic has not officially stated that Celebi is coming to Pokémon GO. We only know from the Pokémon GO team that new special research projects will definitely be available. They emphasized this in the announcement for the GO Fest: “While you stroll through the park, you can also discover the Pokémon living in these habitats. You can also conduct new special research projects that come with great rewards.”
Speculations in the community: Since there is no official announcement, it is unclear how the distribution of Celebi will look like. There are many possible scenarios:
Trainers believe that the Celebi quests will appear exclusively at the GO Fest
Others say that the Celebi quests will only appear “earlier” at the GO Fest for a certain period and will then be unlocked for everyone – about a week later.
Everything still uncertain: No one except Niantic currently knows how the distribution of Celebi quests will look. The information comes from data mining. So, there is no guarantee that everything will be released “as” it was found. It could all turn out quite differently.
The goals of the global challenges in Pokémon GO have been fulfilled. Now strong XP bonuses and an Articuno Day await you.
Global challenges: As part of the summer events for Pokémon GO, Niantic has set tasks for trainers. These had to be completed by solving research tasks.
Tasks completed: The challenges during the Safari Zone in Dortmund have been successfully completed. Now the rewards are coming into play.
What rewards are there? To ensure that the work was not in vain, Niantic rewards you with more experience points and an Articuno Day.
Double and triple experience points
When will the rewards be available? After the Safari Zone, the bonuses will be activated – which means starting July 2 (presumably 10:00 PM German time). The rewards will be active for one week and will then end on July 9 at 10:00 PM German time.
What bonuses are there exactly?
Lucky Eggs last 1 hour instead of 30 minutes
Double experience points in raids
Triple experience points for hatching eggs
Triple experience points for catching Pokémon
What does this mean for you? You can quickly get closer to your goal of Level 40 with these increased experience points. Do you know people who want to start playing? For them, this is a good time to quickly reach the high-level areas.
Articuno Day – with Shiny form!
Big bonus for completed tasks: Since all tasks for the Safari Zone in Dortmund have now been completed, you will (presumably at the start of the bonuses shown above) receive a batch of Raid Passes. That means 5 Raid Passes for the Articuno Day. You will receive these 5 passes once when you first spin a Photo Disc at a gym.
The Articuno Day: The Articuno Day will take place on July 7. For three hours, the legendary Ice Bird will appear in raid battles worldwide. Niantic adds: “And if you are lucky, you may even encounter its Shiny form!” However, how high the chance for Shiny Articuno will be is still unknown.
Collectors should be quick and keep their eyes open. So far, no time has been announced for when Articuno will appear in the gyms. We will report about it on Mein-MMO.de.
Europe event starting soon: As a kind of apology for the problematic Safari Zone, Niantic plans a Europe-wide event in Pokémon GO.
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With Fallout 76, fans of the post-apocalyptic role-playing series can expect an online game that, according to Bethesda’s Pete Hines, will not unfold as many might imagine.
Fallout 76 Multiplayer is not what many expect
Fallout 76 is not an MMORPG: According to Pete Hines, many players think of an MMORPG when they hear the words “multiplayer” and “online.” However, Fallout 76 will definitely not be that. You will not encounter hundreds or thousands of other players, but only dozens. And that in a very large game world.
Furthermore, there are no NPCs who all players can approach to get quests. The very fact that it is a post-apocalyptic scenario with very few survivors excludes the “massively” from the term MMORPG.
Fallout 76 isnot an online shooter: Others think of an online shooter when it comes to Fallout 76, according to Pete Hines. But this is not true. You will not be constantly fighting each other since there are also quests to complete (which you will receive from robots or computer terminals). The world is meant to be explored, and you build your own base.
Players should not expect a battle royale shooter where everyone fights until only one remains.
Fallout 76 does not focus on PvP: It is also a misconception, according to Pete Hines, that Fallout 76 will be a PvP-heavy game. While fights between players can happen, the game promotes more cooperative gameplay. Moreover, it is not possible to track down a defeated opponent and eliminate them over and over again. The so-called “griefing” is prevented by the game with special security measures.
PvP in Fallout 76 does not mean that you should attack everything and everyone. PvP is more of a challenge system.
Bethesda wants to offer something special
Fallout 76 is a unique gaming experience: No MMORPG, no online shooter, no focus on PvP. What will Fallout 76 be then? It is supposed to be something new and special. Bethesda does not follow trends just because certain types of games are popular at a certain time. Bethesda develops games that are meant to be fun and always offer a special approach.
And this also applies to Fallout 76. According to Bethesda, it represents a unique gaming experience that cannot be compared to other games. Therefore, the multiplayer part of the game will not unfold as many might imagine.
Bethesda’s focus remains on single-player experiences. With Wolfenstein, Rage 2, Doom Eternal, and the announcement of the role-playing games Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6, Bethesda wants to demonstrate that the company’s focus remains on single-player games. Even Pete Hines admits that he mainly plays alone – and that should also be possible in Fallout 76. Fans need not fear that the studio will only develop online games in the future.
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New month. New MMOs! In July, we present you a colorful selection of online games that we can recommend.
As every month, we have a list of game recommendations again. We want to especially highlight these in July. There are quite a few shooters, but also wild races and fantasy adventures.
The Division – Global Events and Shields deliver new content
Although a sequel, The Division 2, has been announced for the upcoming year, it is still worth taking a look at the first part of The Division. Even in the third year after release, there is still plenty to do, especially for returnees and newcomers. From June to September, all Global Events are running, providing you with the best gear.
What’s new in The Division? Loot and action with Global Events
What are the Global Events? During the period of the Global Events, which usually last for a week, specific modifiers are active that influence and change the gameplay. For example, the heads of your enemies explode in chemical clouds after headshots. And melee attacks look like Thor himself is striking down with the new modes!
Grab the best loot: At the Global Event vendor, you have the chance to purchase containers with special Global Event Credits, which contain certain secret sets. These are the most powerful gear currently available in the game.
Agents of Shield
Also new: The Shield challenges, which reward you for completing with rewards for The Division 1 & 2. So you’re already getting goodies for the sequel. There will be a total of 12 Shield challenges. Four of them have already appeared with the last patch. Starting in July, a new Shield will be added monthly.
Why should you play The Division?
With the many events and the Shield Challenges, Ubisoft’s MMO shooter offers you plenty of achievements. Therefore, it is especially worthwhile to take another look at the game.
So you can further improve your gear and thus complete the Shield tasks even better. You will be optimally prepared for Part 2.
In Fortnite, a player used the rocket launch to set an impressive record: 48 kills as a solo player. No one will likely match that. But is his method unfair or incredibly clever?
Peaceful event: Yesterday, the rocket launched in Fortnite. This had been announced for a while. The unique event took place at a very specific time: at 7:30 PM.
Players already knew this in advance and wanted to be in the game at that time to witness the rocket launch. In many matches, players put down their weapons during this time. They gathered, danced, and stared at the sky.
Here in the video, you can see how 48 players built a wooden ramp to watch the event up close. They are just collecting wood, carrying no weapons, and want to enjoy the event in a spontaneous party-like manner.
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Peaceful Fortnite celebration turns into a massacre
One had other plans: The player Elemental_Ray had very different ideas in mind. He destroyed the ramp where everyone was standing at the climax of the show. The 48 astonished players fell to their deaths. The kills are credited to the ramp destroyer. Elemental_Ray now holds the record for solo kills in a game of Fortnite. That is an impressive achievement that many pros are keen on – at least theoretically.
Pissed off: Not everyone is a fan of this. It was said on Twitter: The guy has a kill-death ratio of 0.47 and has only won 0.6% of all the games he participated in. Nevertheless, he now holds the record for solo kills – an absolute legend.
There’s irony in the fact that someone like that shouldn’t really deserve this honor.
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Record normally reserved for top players: Normally, this record is only reserved for the best players who have an exceptional day and perform outstandingly. A Belgian player achieved 43 kills by playing alone in a squad match and showing outstanding performance, although against weak opponents. The new record has now come about only through ruthlessness and cleverness by exploiting a unique, special moment.
On the “Fortnite Tracker” leaderboard, the record is now immortalized:
An exotic weapon from the “Curse of Osiris” DLC for Destiny 2 warned players about Prince Uldren and his plans. But only now have fans stumbled upon these clues.
The Lore Community of Destiny 2 has now come across a hidden message in the “Curse of Osiris” DLC for Destiny 2 after a hot tip. The previously unnoticed message contains a warning about Prince Uldren and his plans, which will unfold in the upcoming Forsaken expansion.
The Telesto warned the Guardians about Cayde’s murderer
Warning already in the Osiris DLC: What came as a surprise to many Guardians and caused a shocking moment has apparently been foreseeable for a long time – not the murder itself, but Uldren’s dark plans. Because a hidden warning about the Awakened Prince and his ambitions has existed in Destiny 2 since the “Curse of Osiris” DLC.
Fans have only now discovered the clues: But only now did the Destiny Ghost Stories Lore Discord Community stumble upon this hidden clue after a tip. After intense research and discussions, fans have now managed to reveal the content of the hidden message with a simple method.
Telesto lore provides insight into Uldren’s ambitions: The hint was hidden in the lore text of the exotic fusion rifle Telesto.
Contingency reserves overdrawn. We underestimated nobility troth reparations. Uldren suggests that we open reintegration talks. Have you discussed endowment support? If Reef endorses support, Paladin Oran will engineer reinforcement.
If you take the first letters of each word and string them together, you get the following text: CROW UNTRUSTWORTHY DESIRES POWER. In translation, it means: Crow untrustworthy desires power.
The crow refers to Uldren, as he is often referred to as the master of crows. The crows are small drones that Uldren uses for reconnaissance and surveillance.
Interesting: This warning is not only integrated into the English lore text of the Telesto. As users on Reddit report, this message can be found in numerous other Destiny 2 localizations – including the French, Japanese, and Italian versions. A coincidence can therefore be ruled out.
The special thing: The deciphered message is a complex coded message intricately woven into the lore, directed at Petra Venj. It is a clear warning to the Reef leadership (after the destruction of the Reef) that Uldren is becoming an increasing threat. How dangerous Uldren really is and how far he can go was recently made clear in the Forsaken story trailer.
However, this hint is comparatively easy to decipher when considering the complex puzzles that fans have already solved in Destiny 2. It is therefore quite surprising that the community did not stumble upon this earlier.
With The Crew 2 (PC, PS4, Xbox One), Ivory Tower aims to improve everything with better driving physics, more long-term motivation, and better graphics compared to its predecessor. Our author Robert has battled through various disciplines and returns from his test of The Crew 2 with mixed feelings.
What The Crew 2 wants to be: Ivory Tower is once again trying to win the hearts of racing game fans. With improved graphics, better vehicle controls, and significantly more variety, the developers want to leave the predecessor behind. But have they succeeded? We take a detailed look at the story of The Crew 2, the racing modes, and online features.
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The Crew 2 Offers
Arcade racer with many vehicles: The Crew 2 is an arcade racing game where you compete against computer-controlled opponents in various disciplines and vehicles. The selection of vehicles is vast, ranging from regular street racers to motocross bikes, powerboats, and airplanes.
Driving and flying takes place on a massive map. The map is modeled after the United States of America. According to the manufacturer, crossing this map from the West to the East Coast takes about 40 to 60 minutes.
Online, you can race with your friends in a crew or compare your stats in smaller disciplines like speed traps, slalom races, etc. Even after the game’s release, the developer intends to continuously deliver fresh content to keep players engaged for a long time.
Who is The Crew 2 suitable for? Those who enjoy arcade racing games like Need for Speed or Forza Horizon may also find enjoyment in The Crew 2.
Who is The Crew 2 less suitable for? Fans of racing simulations like Gran Turismo will likely not be happy with The Crew 2, as various vehicle parameters cannot be changed. The driving behavior also strays far from a simulation.
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The racing modes leave little to be desired: Whether by water, land, or air – countless vehicles are waiting to be tried out. The respective tasks are varied and sometimes challenging. I particularly struggle with the airplanes, but I hope that practice will make perfect.
If you really want to participate in all races at normal and hard difficulty, you will be busy for a while. The side missions are also not neglected. Speed traps, slalom races, or fleeing from an expanding red circle – here you will find different challenges for all vehicle types.
A real insider tip for street racing: The MV Agusta
With rubber bands across the USA: A notably observed aspect during the test of The Crew 2 is the so-called rubber band AI. Opposing vehicles cannot be shaken off. The field is distinctly held together artificially.
This type of rubber banding seemed significantly weaker in the closed beta, in my opinion. To test how strong the mechanism actually is, I conducted an experiment:
Our experiment reveals weaknesses: A street race involves a longer drive on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. I intentionally fell back a whole minute and then continued at a normal pace. No four minutes later, I was back in first place.
A pronounced rubber band mechanic can also provide a realistic chance of victory even in severe driving errors – however, those who would have left the opponents behind anyway will find the mechanic annoying. Clean and fast driving in The Crew 2 is only rewarded when your vehicle is significantly stronger than the race’s specifications.
The Graphics of The Crew 2 – A Feast for the Eyes (As Long as It’s Bright)
Compared to its predecessor, Ivory Tower has significantly upped the graphics in The Crew 2. Particularly the lighting effects look fantastic. Whether directly on the vehicles or the ambient lights – the light animations appear credible.
Water animations are convincing: Those who take their boat away from the coast will notice changes in the wave patterns. The water of the surroundings also changes accordingly. For example, the ground in the swamps of Maine takes on a different color than at the coast.
Darkness in The Crew 2 means: It’s pitch black! That’s not an exaggeration. At times, The Crew 2 becomes unplayable at night. Off the roads, the lighting can be virtually non-existent. The light beam from your headlights, however, is far from enough, especially at high speeds.
With a medium brightness setting, nothing is visible at night. At times, I have no choice but to wait for dawn.
The twilight and dawn are really beautiful to see – the nights, however, are pitch black
Ivory Tower absolutely needs to correct this. The coloring and lighting intensity may be realistic – but realism does not necessarily equal fun.
The Story of The Crew 2 – Unfortunately Not Everything Can Be Skipped
Unnecessary story in The Crew 2: My grandmother used to say: “If you have nothing reasonable to say, you might as well say nothing.” It’s a pity the developers don’t know this saying; otherwise, they could have spared themselves the story altogether.
Even after around half of the game, I cannot summarize what Ivory Tower actually wants to tell us. Vaguely, it’s about a conflict between the traditionalists of racing, who prefer to continue illegal racing, and the reformers, who would rather race in an organized manner with sponsors by their side.
You can customize your vehicles as you like!
The forced attempt to be cool: While everything sounds somewhat interesting, unfortunately, the developers fail to convey it even remotely properly. The dialogues were clearly written for the youngest audience. There’s talk of “pimping rides” and “full of action.” It’s almost mandatory to include “bro” at the end of the sentence.
Like a mantra, the various characters emphasize that one should have “a lot of fun.” If you want to see how much fun our alter ego has in the car, just take a peek inside the cockpit before the race starts.
Of course, a racing game does not rely on a good story; it never has. However, if I had to choose between a silly story like that in The Crew 2 or complete absence of a story like in Gran Turismo, I would probably always opt for the game from Polyphony Digital.
The Online Features of The Crew 2 – Patience is a Virtue
Much co-op in The Crew 2: In the various disciplines, you can compete with your crew, which consists of up to four players. You race together against computer-controlled vehicles. Even if a certain competition can develop in these races – who the really best driver is will only be determined in the pure PvP races.
No PvP until December 2018: You’ll have to wait until Winter 2018 for this feature. Why such a fundamental feature is not available at launch in an online racing game is beyond me. It certainly raises the question of whether such a feature introduced so late after release will attract many racers.
Various leaderboards from mini-disciplines like speed traps and slalom races cannot compensate for the lack of PvP. This leads us to the next and for many players crucial point: long-term motivation.
How much time you need for The Crew 2: While it is not representative, voices are already growing in the community that have completed the game. The consensus is: 10-15 hours are required to complete all story events. The events are divided into the following categories:
Story events for 14 disciplines – For these, you must have the vehicles available. In some cases, you will need to repeat events to save up for a new vehicle.
Smaller challenges “Tests” – Here you need to achieve certain speeds in speed traps or reach a certain score in slalom races.
Free Drive – Here you can explore the map at will. Scattered across the map are so-called live rewards that bring you new parts for your vehicle. When you approach such a reward, it is indicated by an acoustic signal and a pulsating mini-map.
The roadmap for The Crew 2 post-launch: According to Ivory Tower’s roadmap, two vehicles will be added to the fleet monthly – however, players will only experience real content again in September. Then the hovercraft and the overhaul of the loot system will come, which will introduce a new rarity level for performance parts among other things.
Once you have completed the story events and the smaller challenges (in-game: tests), you can explore the vast map and take photos. However, larger long-distance events as in the predecessor are not present in The Crew 2; only one race will keep you busy for over half an hour.
Whether exploring the map and using the photo mode provides enough long-term motivation is something everyone has to decide for themselves. Personally, I find it too little over time.
Conclusion – Attractive Arcade Racer with a Stuttering Engine
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Realm Royale has unexpectedly taken off on Steam. In less than three weeks, the fantasy battle royale has gained three million players on Steam. What sets Realm Royale apart from the competition?
What is Realm Royale? The battle royale shooter takes place in a fantasy world where you develop your character into a champion. As is common in the genre, you are dropped onto an island and fight for survival. Along the way, you will find legendary gear in the form of armor, potions, weapons, and skills.
1. Classes bring strong RPG elements to battle royale
Five classes make Realm Royale unique: The battle royale genre thrives on everyone starting with the same resources. Everyone has a generic hero and possesses neither weapons nor other equipment. However, in Realm Royale, you choose one of five classes at the beginning of a match, each with a starter skill.
The equality of chances remains despite the classes: The classes all provide a certain advantage and can learn additional skills throughout the match. The first skill is unlocked for everyone. For example, the Warrior can perform a heroic leap forward, or the Mage can fly in any direction for a short time. Since each player has access to one of these advantageous skills at the start, the balance is still maintained.
How does Realm Royale stand out with the classes? The classes bring a new strategic element to battle royale that other representatives of the genre do not offer. The respective classes play differently in solo or team play. For example, the Engineer has some traits that can be supportive. There is a rock-paper-scissors principle between the classes that must be played skillfully.
In Realm Royale, there is no classic parachute. You just land on the ground with a heroic hero pose.
2. Crafting is static, but offers excitement
Realm Royale has, like Fortnite, a building element: Scattered across the map in every area are forges. Here, you can create legendary armor or potions that significantly strengthen your fighter. You use equipment that you have dismantled into shards as material. This means that crafting is location-based and the forges serve as important objectives.
Using the forges is a dangerous and tactical decision: Other players can see if a forge is burning. Crafting an item takes almost a minute. So if you decide to use a forge, there are already plenty of enemies around the corner who would love to take your valuable loot. This creates an exciting thrill.
How does Realm Royale stand out with the forge? Building is nothing new in battle royale thanks to Fortnite, but it works here much more dynamically and quickly. In Realm Royale, you do not need fast reflexes to build. Instead, you need to be able to make the right decision at the right time. Am I safe when I use the forge or is it too risky with my current equipment? Is it worth it for me to attack this active forge?
The forge is an important object in Realm Royale, and using it is a risk.
3. Chickens provide new mechanics and have high recognition value
Whoever dies first becomes a chick: If your health points drop to zero, you still have a chance to stay in the game. You turn into a chicken and gain slower movement speed. If you manage to survive as a chicken for a certain period, you will return to the game with your character. This also applies if you are playing solo.
Chickens are ideal as a cute and funny mascot: The chickens are already one of the most popular features of Realm Royale. They stand out and offer plenty of opportunities for fan merchandise, memes, and foster a bond with the game.
How does Realm Royale stand out through the chickens? There is probably no battle royale game that has such a delightfully silly form of resurrection. The chickens have cult potential.
The chickens are already fan favorites and somewhat cult-like.
4. HiRez Studios knows how to add a twist to their games
HiRez has already proven they can stand out: The developers behind Realm Royale have added their own twist to other genres and have been successful with it.
SMITE: This MOBA has primarily distinguished itself through the third-person perspective, which is absolutely atypical for the genre. Additionally, players fight with existing gods and mythological figures, which also gives the game something special.
Paladins: The hero shooter is the only serious contender to Blizzard’s Overwatch. Part of this is certainly due to the game being free. Nevertheless, Paladins with customizable heroes have also distinguished themselves by bringing a new strategic layer to the genre.
Realm Royale appeals to a new audience: By adding classes and strong RPG elements, HiRez can certainly capture a new group of players here. As a result, Realm Royale really does not play like a classic battle royale.
Also interesting: In Realm Royale, everyone has a mount. You can mount and dismount at any time.
The signs are good: Realm Royale has the potential to establish itself as a niche battle royale between Fortnite and PUBG. The class system and the fantasy world are certainly not appealing to every shooter fan. It doesn’t have to be, either. Because Realm Royale appeals again to friends of RPG systems. HiRez should further develop and refine these pillars to offer this target audience a battle royale experience to their liking.
The Free2Play Action MMO Crossout (PC, PS4, Xbox One) is getting bigger again. With the new update 0.9.90, there’s plenty of content. This includes a new PvP mode and a PvE raid.
Even more content in the post-apocalypse: Recently, content update 0.9.90 was released for Crossout. The update adds a new PvP game mode, a new cooperative PvE raid, a new location, as well as a bunch of other new features.
More PvP Action
Tactical battles in “Domination”: In the new PvP game mode “Domination”, two teams compete for control over three strategic zones on the map. Both teams must divide their forces tactically and capture and hold at least two of the zones. The new mode is available to all players from level 10 through the regular random battles.
New location: Domination is also playable in the new “Nameless Tower” location. This is an old cooling tower of an abandoned nuclear power plant, now towering over the wastelands as a bizarre cult temple.
Take down the Leviathan factory! The new PvE raid “Steel Cradle” sends teams of four players against a factory complex in the wastelands. Here, the massive Leviathans are built.
You must destroy several components of the facility in the raid. And do so before the construction of the Leviathan is completed. If you fail to destroy the components in time, there will be consequences.
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In the coming days, Niantic will activate a Europe-wide event in Pokémon GO. The reason is the issues that occurred in Dortmund.
New Event: During the coming week, Niantic plans to launch an event that will be active across Europe. This is basically an apology for the issues at the Safari Zone in Dortmund.
Why the apology? The Safari Zone started in Dortmund at around 9:00 AM on Saturday. By late afternoon, serious errors occurred that made it impossible for players to participate in the event. For some trainers, the apps constantly crashed, while others simply could not connect to Pokémon GO.
Problems at the Safari Zone in Westfalenpark Dortmund
Frustration among players: About 1.5 hours after the start of the Safari Zone on June 30, problems arose in Pokémon GO. Game data could no longer be retrieved from the servers, trainers could not access the game. The Westfalenpark in Dortmund, the venue for the Safari Zone, was particularly affected.
This was extremely frustrating for players because many traveled a long way to attend this special event. Images from Dortmund showed that a large number of trainers were present. In between, Niantic explained that the Safari Zone’s capacity had been reached and trainers should prefer to go to the city first and return later.
Why the large influx? Rare Pokémon like Corasonn and Unown attracted the masses of trainers to Dortmund. When the problems occurred at the Safari Zone, trainers migrated to the city. Because there, with help from Niantic, there were now more rare monsters to find – After all, trainers shouldn’t have traveled in vain.
Community annoyed
Disappointed players: In our Pokémon community on Facebook, thousands of trainers exchanged their experiences on Saturday. Many were disappointed with Niantic. “You plan such a big event and then it fails,” they wrote. Others were annoyed because they went out of their way. After all, a similar large event went wrong last year. The legendary GO Fest became a legendary mess.
More information will come no earlier than Sunday
This is what Niantic says: On Twitter, the Pokémon GO account stated that they will hold an event later this week. This will be organized for the trainers affected by the problems at the Safari Zone. More information is expected shortly after the Safari Zone concludes.
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The “Hunger” represents a dark force in the PvP MMORPG Crowfall that devours entire worlds. This power plays an important role in the game’s story.
Hunger is not a good thing
What is the Hunger? The Hunger is a kind of counterbalance to the gods of the game universe. It is a mysterious, dark power that annihilates entire worlds. It appears in two forms:
The Infestation – The “Dying Worlds” that you visit in Crowfall are gradually infected by the Hunger. This is shown by black, icy crystals that appear and spread everywhere. All trees, stones, ore veins, buildings, and more in the vicinity are affected. You can no longer mine resources as they become frozen. The land becomes barren. With the Spirit Tool, you fight this infection and can temporarily destroy the crystals, returning the land to its original state – until the Hunger appears again.
The Corruption – The Hunger affects the land and living beings. Creatures infected by the Hunger transform into horrific beasts that attack you at night. Even normally peaceful animals become monsters. Corrupted beings are, however, susceptible to sunlight. If you survive until morning, the light of the sun will destroy these creatures. If animals are near a heat source, it is possible for them to escape the corruption.
The Hunger cannot be stopped. Even if you can fight the Hunger in the campaign worlds, it is not possible to stop it completely. At some point, the crystals will spread so far that they cannot be contained anymore, until the entire world is lost. Then the campaign ends, and you return to your Eternal Kingdom.
Hunger crystals also have advantages. However, the Hunger is not only bad. When you destroy the crystals, there is a chance that you will find “Hunger Shards.” These items are useful:
They help you with crafting
You can plant a “Banewood” tree with a Hunger Shard, which you need to start a siege.
Fortnite is promoting a special event for this Saturday evening, June 30. It probably concerns the launch of the rocket. But when is that exactly? What does 10:30 AM PT, 1:30 PM ET, and 7:30 PM CET mean?
Something is happening in Fortnite today: The in-game message from Fortnite: Battle Royale clearly states that something is happening this evening. You should get into a match and look up at the sky. “It only happens once,” warns the developers’ message.
Confusion about Daylight Saving Time / Standard Time
When is that exactly? The time is given as 10:30 AM PT, 1:30 PM ET, 7:30 PM CET. This is the respective standard time in the regions:
West Coast of the USA (PT),
East Coast of the USA (ET)
and Central Europe, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland (CET).
The event in question will therefore take place at 7:30 PM our time. Actually, we are currently in Daylight Saving Time. This means that the event would shift to 8:30 PM if Epic were to take the time statement very seriously.
Stated standard time is probably an error: However, much indicates that Epic simply made a mistake here or did not take the time statement very seriously.
On one hand, it would be unreasonable to ask players to convert the time
On the other hand, the countdowns in Fortnite, for example on televisions, indicate that it really starts at 7:30 PM our time. For Epic, standard time therefore applies everywhere.
Screenshot was taken at 2:26 PM, and there are still 5 hours and 3 minutes left. So it matches with 7:30 PM our time.
Look to the sky
What exactly is happening? Officially, we do not know that yet. But it is expected that the rocket launches from Shobby Shores. This seems to be the climax of a storyline that has been unfolding behind the scenes in Fortnite for months. Ultimately, it concerns the meteorite at the end of Season 3. An alien emerged from it, the Visitor, and now he has something planned with this rocket. It could initiate the transition to Season 5 – which is supposed to start in less than two weeks.
What effects will it have in the game? We do not know that yet. It could be that unexpectedly new modes go online, where you have to take down a giant monster, the Leviathan, similar to Thanos. It is certain that Moisty Mire is set to disappear by the end of Season 4. Maybe this will happen this evening. But these are currently just speculations.
What should you do this evening? If Epic has its way, all players should try to be in a Fortnite match at 7:30 PM our time and look up at the sky.
Can Fortnite’s servers handle it?
Will it work – What about queues and server problems? Many expect that there could be serious login problems when millions of players log in at the same time. Some joke that it is a massive stress test of the servers disguised as an event. Perhaps that is why Epic is no longer trying to bring the “Playground” mode live. In any case, it is advisable to log into Fortnite early. From 7 PM, there may be long queues for Fortnite on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, and Mobile.
Mein-MMO is there: We at Mein-MMO.de will certainly be on-site and report as quickly as possible about the outcome of the event.
What happened? Light from space targeted Tilted Towers
This is what happened: At exactly 7:30 PM, the rocket launched from the western part of the map at Snobby Shores. This was announced by an increasingly loud siren that could be heard even in the furthest corners of the map. The rocket ascended into the sky gradually.
After the rocket vanished into space, a light descended onto the world of Fortnite. The light seemed to target Tilted Towers. But the impact apparently did not occur.
In any case, the event left a lasting impression on Fortnite. The now purple-lit sky is adorned by a rift. Some speculate: The world of Fortnite might have been under a dome, which now has a rift. Others speak of a dimensional rift.
Were there map changes in Fortnite after the event? A rocket part crashed in Anarchy Acres. That is likely the booster part of the rocket, which was deliberately detached as the rocket ascended into the sky. The rocket part can be dismantled with a pickaxe.
Here you can see videos of the rocket launch event “Launch” in Fortnite
The video shows the launch of the rocket from Snobby Shores particularly well:
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During the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the popular video game Fortnite plays a role. Striker star Antoine Griezmann celebrates in the round of 16 “France-Argentina” like in the game after scoring his goal to make it 1-0. This is what the Fortnite celebration looked like that millions witnessed.
Take the L: Striker star Antoine Griezmann scored a penalty goal to make it 1-0 in the round of 16 match between France and Argentina. He celebrated in Fortnite style. He danced the emote “Take the L” – perhaps the most famous gesture from Fortnite. The dance is also known as “Loser Dance”.
This is exactly how it looked: After Griezmann cleanly converted the penalty, he ran to the corner flag holding up the “L” by forming the letter with the index finger and thumb of his right hand. Just before reaching the corner flag, as his teammates caught up with him, he performed the little dance. The dance comes from the reboot of Stephen King’s “IT.”
Fans dance along: In the ARD images, it’s visible that some French fans in the audience join in the celebration, thus celebrating their team’s goal. Griezmann had celebrated like this before when he scored goals for his club “Atletico Madrid.”
What else does Fortnite have to do with the World Cup?
Soccer skins in Fortnite style: Fortnite likes to take real-life spectacles like the FIFA World Cup as an opportunity to incorporate them into the game. Thus, there were special soccer skins in Fortnite. The joke here: One could buy a single skin and customize it to their own country.
Soccer players like to celebrate in Fortnite style: It is new for a star like Griezmann to celebrate at the World Cup. However, soccer players have already danced like in Fortnite before.
For Fallout 76, there is concern that PvP could ruin the game. Game Director Todd Howard talks in an interview about how this issue is being addressed – and how griefers will be made to have a harder time.
A bounty on griefers: Those who take out another player in Fallout 76 who does not want to engage in PvP will receive a bounty placed on them. Their “wanted level” increases and a kind of hunt is opened against them – which brings many disadvantages.
In Fallout 76, griefers are basically defenseless
If a player in Fallout 76 kills other players who do not want to, the killer no longer enjoys all the advantages of the game. They cannot do certain things that other players are allowed to do. What exactly those are has not yet been revealed by Howard – although some of the disadvantages have been mentioned.
Bounty and always visible. In an interview with Gamestar, Howard Todd explains: If a player behaves “like a jerk” in the PvP of Fallout 76, a bounty is placed on them. Any other player in the match can then hunt them.
The position of players who have a bounty on them is visible to every other player. They can no longer hide, and the hunt is on. When exactly a bounty is placed on players depends on various factors that the developers are still working on.
Griefers become “epic boss enemies”: A player who steps out of line becomes something like an “epic boss enemy” through this mechanism. Since their position is known to all players, and with the bounty comes a large reward, they become a welcome target for all other players.
In the current tests within the development team, such a manhunt brings great joy. As soon as a player has a bounty placed on them and is spotted, all others go after them.
Fallout 76 is a team game – even when it comes to dealing with PvP griefers.
Fallout 76 should be fun: According to Howard, the worst thing for Fallout 76 would be if you stopped playing because others take the fun away from you. This includes ensuring that PvP does not intrude on the co-op area – and conversely, PvE players are not forced into PvP.
How exactly players can decide not to participate in PvP has not yet been explained by Howard. It is very difficult to kill such players who choose against PvP – but according to Howard, it is possible. How Bethesda ultimately implements these ideas will be revealed by November 14 – the release date of Fallout 76.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
