Recently, Activision announced a revolutionary game mode for Destiny 2 . Such a thing has not yet existed in the Destiny series, nor in the first-person shooter genre in general. After the unveiling of the Forsaken expansion and at E3 2018, new details were shared.
During the reveal of the Forsaken expansion, Bungie also discussed the revolutionary mode that Activision had previously teased on an investors call. The new mode is called Gambit and represents a mix of cooperative PvE battles and PvP elements. Bungie itself describes it as a kind of marriage of PvP and PvE.
UPDATE – June 17, 2018: During E3 2018, the Gambit mode was introduced with a trailer and could be extensively played. We have therefore updated our article with current details.
Gambit – The new PvEvP mode of Destiny 2: Forsaken
Gambit starts on a ship: The new hybrid mode starts on the ship of the mysterious Drifter – a new NPC in Destiny 2: Forsaken. It all begins with two teams – all human players – facing each other inside the ship and can exchange niceties through gestures.
The competing squads can see each other, but they cannot shoot at each other. Not yet. Furthermore, Drifter determines, with a throw of a token before the match, against which opponents you will compete.
How many players is Gambit designed for? The new mode is designed for two 4-player fireteams. Therefore, a total of eight Guardians participate in a Gambit match.
How is a match structured? The match consists of three rounds. It is played on one of the four maps that will be available right after the launch of Forsaken. More maps are to follow. There is no time limit.
The PvE part: Once the match starts, the teams are teleported to their own, separated area. The map is divided into two halves. Each team plays on an individual play area and initially has nothing to do with the opposing squad.
Now it is important to work together as a team to fight the AI enemies that appear. You should be as quick as possible because the enemies become stronger over time. They drop particles (Motes) upon their death. The Motes must be collected and deposited in the bank – a kind of container. A maximum of 15 Motes can be carried, but all are lost upon death.
By depositing the Motes, progress is achieved. For depositing these Motes by simply interacting at the bank, powerful AI enemies (Blockers) spawn for the opponents from the other team at 5, 10, and 15 Motes deposited simultaneously, making life difficult for them.
Meanwhile, the opposing team cannot deposit their own Motes anymore, as their bank is blocked for this period. They must first eliminate the Blockers sent by the opposing team to lift the blockade. Only then can they deposit their own Motes again.
Gambit E3 2018 Trailer: Here you can watch the official trailer for the new mode once again.
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Good to know: Once per round, a high-value target spawns. This should definitely be eliminated, as it drops a lot of particles upon death, similar to a Treasure Goblin in Diablo 3.
The PvP elements: Once a team has collected and deposited 25 and 50 Motes at the bank, they gain the ability to open a portal and send one of their players into the area of the opposing team for 30 seconds.
This player can fight the enemy team like in normal PvP and create chaos and confusion. The numbers above the heads of the opponents show how many Motes they are currently carrying. This way, you can specifically target the “richest” players of the enemy team.
But as soon as it comes to your Prime Evil, you must also keep an eye out for opposing players. If you are in the boss fight, you may be repeatedly visited by the other squad. The portal to your arena remains open during the fight against the Prime Evil.
By the way: If you eliminate opposing players while they are fighting their Prime Evil boss, their Prime Evil is healed a little with each kill.
The goal of Gambit: The ultimate aim in Gambit is to summon a Prime Evil, the so-called Prime Evil, by collecting and depositing a total of 75 Motes, and to send this boss to the virtual beyond – preferably before the opposing team does. The team that defeats their end boss first decides the round in their favor.
Rewards: What rewards await the winning team and whether the losing team will receive some sort of consolation prize is currently unknown. No prizes were active during the gameplay presentation at E3 2018.
However, there will definitely be a separate loot pool for the Gambit activity once Forsaken launches on September 4, 2018.
Whether this mode will represent another weekly milestone is also not known yet.
Matchmaking: As Bungie has already confirmed, there will be a matchmaking system for this new activity.
Gambit E3 2018 Trailer: Here you can watch the official trailer for the new mode once again.
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We present to you the currently best survival games of 2018, in which you fight for pure survival. Pure survival singleplayer games are excluded; it’s only about games that also offer multiplayer.
The survival genre in video games is versatile and offers many niches. Ultimately, the goal for the games is always to create a sense of paranoia in the player and make them fear for their life. This triggered survival instinct can be related to base building, resource gathering, or fighting against waves of undead.
The most interesting and best survival games for the year 2018 are summarized here for you. The games listed here can be played either in early access or in full release.
Developer: Funcom Publisher: Funcom Release: May 8, 2018 Model: Buy-2-Play Platforms: Windows (PC), PS4, Xbox One Shop:Conan Exiles on Amazon.de – Affiliate link (we receive a small commission)
What is it about? In this open-world survival game, you play in the harsh world of Conan the Barbarian. Build a base alone or with friends and annihilate your enemies in brutal fights and large battles. You start the game with basically nothing, gather resources, and initially construct small huts, then fortifications, and eventually entire cities on the massive map. You fight your way through to your goal to leave the land of the exiled.
You have swords or bows available as weapons. For those who prefer bigger options, there are siege weapons or explosives. The giant god avatars that you can summon and control to fight with are also powerful.
Conan Exiles is ideal for players who enjoy exploring large, realistic, brutal worlds. Fans of the Conan franchise and players who value deep, challenging combat will also find a home here. Conan Exiles consumes many hours and is quite complex: If you want to be engaged with a survival game for a long time, enjoy meta-gameplay, and like to play longer sessions, then Conan Exiles offers another reason to give it a try.
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Developer Endnight Games Publisher Endnight Games Release April 30, 2018 Model Buy-2-Play Platforms PC (PS4 release planned for 2018) Shop:Steam
What’s it about? After a plane crash, you wake up alone (or with other players) in a massive forest. Your goal is to find your son Timmy. Gather resources by cutting down trees or collecting stones to build huts. The forest is inhabited by disgusting mutants who are not happy about your presence. With strong weapons and brutal traps that swing stones and crush the mutants’ skulls, you defend yourself against the enemies.
Walls made of logs keep the enemies at bay while you gradually expand your fortresses. During the day, you have a good chance to explore the large map, gather resources, and build without interruption. At night, the mutants are in a warlike mood and seek you out.
The Forest is ideal for horror fans looking for a survival simulator. The thrilling and simultaneously believable horror atmosphere is unique in the survival genre and is further emphasized by the intelligent AI of the enemies.
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What makes The Forest special in the survival genre?
Horror factor due to the creepy mutants
Dark atmosphere
Forest setting
Living AI that feels “real”
Easy-to-understand crafting system
Much freedom in base building
No time pressure – you set the pace
Rust
Developer Facepunch Studios Publisher Facepunch Studios Release February 2018 Model Buy-2-Play Platforms Windows (PC), MacOS X, Linux Shop:Steam
What’s it about? In Rust, you start with nothing but a rock. Primitive tools and weapons help you survive and gather food in the beginning. As the game progresses, you carry real weapons like pistols or shotguns and instead of shabby wooden huts, you build massive bases.
Common for survival games, you will suffer from hunger and thirst in Rust, and you must fight wild animals. The real danger comes from other players, as Rust places a strong emphasis on PvP. Practically every other player is a threat to you. A dose of humor and trolling is also part of Rust. It can happen that fresh naked players are just building their first shelter, which is then blown up by a pro with a rocket launcher. Therefore, your frustration threshold should be set accordingly high.
Rust is ideal for players who see the focus on PvP anyway and can overlook weaknesses in discovery and construction. Because PvP is the centerpiece: The struggle for survival against other players is nerve-wracking and varied, but also has a high difficulty level. Those who are frustration-resistant and appreciate the high potential skill factor will fit right in. Teamplay can also be quite fun because of this.
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Developer The Fun Pimps Publisher The Fun Pimps, Telltale Publishing (Console) Release December 2013 PC – Early Access, July 2016 Console Model Buy-2-Play Platforms Windows (PC), Mac OS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Shop:Steam
What is it about? In 7 Days to Die, you play an interesting combination of first-person shooter, horror, survival, a touch of roleplay, and tower defense. The setting is in a post-apocalyptic world, where part of the survivors have been infected with a virus. After seven days, the virus is deadly – those who die become bloodthirsty zombies.
When starting, the open game world, which consists of voxel blocks as in Minecraft, is randomly generated. Choose your spot where you want to build a fortress. This is important and must prove itself on the seventh day against the hordes of zombies that will storm the building. During the day, you gather supplies, hunt, explore, or build around your fortress. At night, the zombies have the advantage and can run faster.
The weapon selection includes the nail club, a chainsaw, or a rocket launcher.
Ideal for survival players who want to bunker down in their fortress and take out zombie masses from a safe distance.
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What makes 7 Days to Die special in the survival genre?
7-day rhythm before being put to the test
Gameplay appeals to tower defense fans
Voxel world (consists of blocks)
Vehicle system allows cars to be adapted in various ways
Buildings collapse if you build poorly
Creative mode for when you want to let loose
ARK: Survival Evolved
Developer Studio Wildcard Publisher Studio Wildcard Release First release August 29, 2017 Model Buy-2-Play Platforms Linux, Windows (PC), Mac OS X, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android Shop: Ark: Survival Evolved on Amazon.de – Affiliate link (we receive a small commission)
What is it about? In ARK: Survival Evolved, you start naked on a mysterious island. To survive, you hunt or gather fruits, as you need to satisfy your hunger and thirst. On the island, you encounter dinosaurs that you can kill, hatch, or even ride. You can also tame them and have them gather resources for you.
During your adventures, you gain experience points and learn blueprints to create new buildings, tools, or other items. You can craft these with the resources you’ve gathered. In the skill tree, you strengthen your character by improving attributes like stamina, movement speed, or crafting skill. If you wish, you can join large tribes (clans) and form alliances.
Ark: Survival Evolved is ideal for fans of dinosaur worlds and those who have always wanted to visit Jurassic Park (and would have preferred to build it themselves). Ark is suited for players who prefer simpler gameplay in survival games. The fights are relatively straightforward and behave like a shooter, but are quite visually appealing – especially the spectacular boss fights. The story is not particularly important, and building is a means to an end – the focus is on surviving against the dinos.
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What makes ARK: Survival Evolved special in the survival genre?
Huge selection of dinosaurs
You can build your base on the back of a dino
Many discovery opportunities on the island
Boss fights
Attribute system for character improvement
Combat system with shooter elements
Don’t Starve Together
Developer Klei Entertainment Publisher 505 Games Release April 2016 Model Buy-2-Play Platforms Windows (PC), PS4, Xbox One Shop:Steam
What is it about? In Don’t Starve Together, you start on a randomly generated map. The eerie, animated look in the style of Tim Burton is the hallmark of the game. Maintaining your saturation, mental health, and vitality is important. You’ll find resources on the map to take care of these.
You can choose between different characters, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Some are good at fighting but quickly lose their sanity. Others can maintain their mental well-being for a long time but quickly fall in battle.
You won’t receive a tutorial or beginner level that explains everything. No, you are immediately thrown onto a map and must not starve. Creatures can kill you quickly or drive you insane. Up to 6 people can play together in a session. Invite friends or use matchmaking to play with random players.
Don’t Starve Together is ideal for you if you want to play a fun, dark adventure with friends. Don’t Starve Together works well for a group of friends who already play well together. The story shouldn’t be overly important to you, but you can enjoy the funny characters and the group play.
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What makes Don’t Starve Together special in the survival genre?
Gloomy comic look
Tim Burton style
Unique world in its own universe
Challenging rounds
Active mod community, special servers
Hunt: Showdown – The Horror Shooter
Developer Crytek Publisher Crytek Release February 2018 (Early Access) Model Buy-2-Play Platforms Windows (PC) Shop:Steam
What is it about? Hunt Showdown is a “different” survival game. You are out as a hunter, alone or in a two-player team. In each match, a maximum of five teams start, which means up to ten players. PvE elements, such as hunting the selected bounty monster and PvP elements, such as shooting other players, are combined here.
The main goal of all teams is to find a disgusting big monster on the map. Once you’ve found and killed it, you must escape with the bounty to cash in. But that’s not so easy, as when you take the bounty, all other players are notified – and they want the same bounty!
They can now steal your bounty by shooting you. Thus, tactics play a major role in the game. Let the others do the dirty work and just steal their loot afterwards. But be careful! With the permadeath system, you only have one chance per match. If you manage to escape with the bounty, you secure money. With that, you can improve the equipment of your characters for the next match. If they die, their equipment is lost.
Hunt: Showdown is ideal if you are looking for a competitive game with survival elements. Have you always wanted to be a bounty hunter, but instead of cowboys, you’d rather shoot monsters and other bounty hunters? Then you are in the right place. If you like atmospheric environments, you will definitely be attracted to the swamp area in the game. Also, you should preferably be tolerant of camping, as that is one of the standard tactics.
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In Fortnite, a video shows the brutal revenge of a shopping cart in a short clip: Through a bizarre chain of events, a shopping cart actually becomes a murderer.
Replay tool tells a crazy story: Fortnite is played by 125 million people. Every minute something crazy happens. Epic Games recently gave players a powerful “Replay Tool” so they can cut clips from these experiences. And they are more than happy to do it. For Fortnite, every clip is a little advertisement that makes the game even more popular.
Watch where you’re swinging
Mini horror film about shopping carts: The latest Fortnite video by redditor MarleyLo starts harmlessly: A man in a skeleton costume chops down two trees. He carelessly bumps a shopping cart with his pickaxe. As the man moves on, you can see that the shopping cart inches forward. The player has hit it and set it in motion.
Player does his thing: The player, however, ignores the abused shopping cart and turns to a new, undamaged cart, which he plunges down a ramp.
Shopping cart forges murder plan
Inch by inch to death: The shopping cart uses its momentum to slide down the slope gradually and gain speed. In the end, the murderous shopping cart catches its assailant off guard and carries out the devilish revenge plan. The player stood on a precipice, and when the shopping cart bumps back, it sends the player plummeting down.
Weird video: The video circulates on YouTube as “When shopping carts attack.” One player blames the Illuminati for it. Another says: “It’s your ugly skin; I’d have taken you out for that too.”
FIFA 19 will be released on September 28 for Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch. But will the game also be available for the older console generation like the PS3 and Xbox 360? What is included in the Legacy Edition of FIFA 19 and where can you pre-order and buy FIFA 19 for PS3 and Xbox 360?
The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have been on the market for nearly five years now. Nevertheless, some gamers still own an older PS3 or Xbox 360 for various reasons.
Football fans without a newer console can still enjoy FIFA 19 – albeit with certain limitations. Here you will find everything about the Legacy Edition of FIFA 19.
Is FIFA 19 coming for Xbox 360 and PS3? Yes, the Legacy Edition will come for the older console generation, so FIFA 19 will also be released for Xbox 360 and PS3. The release is also on September 28.
Does the Legacy Edition bring all new features? No, the Legacy Edition is a rather stripped-down version of FIFA 19. It is more of an update for FIFA 17.
How can I buy FIFA 19 for PS3 and Xbox 360?
Can I pre-order the Legacy Edition? Yes, the versions for Xbox 360 and PS3 are already available for pre-order on Amazon.
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FIFA 19 on Xbox 360 and PS3: What’s included, what’s missing?
The FIFA 19 Legacy Edition includes the latest kits, clubs, and teams from some leagues. The gameplay features and modes correspond to FIFA 18 and FIFA 17 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It is more of a large roster update for FIFA 17 rather than a standalone game.
Gameplay: The FIFA 19 Legacy Edition features the gameplay from FIFA 17 and FIFA 18 without new developments or significant improvements.
Presentation: The FIFA 19 Legacy Edition includes a graphic upgrade with fully redesigned frontend screens and menus.
Legacy Modes: The following game modes are included in FIFA 19 with features and innovations from FIFA 17 and FIFA 18:
• Kick-off • Career mode • Tournaments – Licensed and custom • Women’s International Cup • Skill Games • Online Seasons • Online Friendlies • Be A Pro (Player/Goalkeeper)
FUT in the FIFA 19 Legacy Edition does not include Icons, Weekend League, Squad Battles, and Daily Knockout Tournament. The Story Mode “The Journey” is also missing.
Is the FIFA 19 Legacy Edition worth it?
The Legacy Version is worth it if you:
don’t place much value on Ultimate Team
usually play FIFA just with friends on the couch
prefer the Career Mode
don’t place much value on innovations and are satisfied with the FIFA 17 gameplay and graphics
The Legacy Version is not worth it if you:
want to play Ultimate Team actively and competitively
place high value on graphics
are not satisfied with the gameplay of FIFA 17
want to play The Journey
already own a Legacy Edition from previous years and don’t care much about licenses
are planning to switch to the current console generation soon. Then it is better to buy FIFA 19 later in a sale on PS4 or Xbox One
In Bless Online, there are many dungeons that reward brave players with diverse loot. We have the essential information for you so you can complete the dungeons quickly: We have maps of the dungeons and details on the loot available there. What enemies can you expect and what level are the instances suitable for?
The dungeons in Bless Online serve several important functions:
You will gain a lot of experience points, helping you shorten the level grind.
You will receive rare equipment that increases your equipment level.
In dungeons, you will find recipes and resources.
The first two dungeons of each faction can be completed solo by players. Starting from level 31 dungeons, you will need to look for companions for your adventure.
Where we gathered our information: In Bless Online, there are 8 dungeons in the normal version. Some players have already written guides for selected dungeons, but we have dived into the exclusive dungeons of Hieron and diligently noted the boss mechanics. For the high-level dungeons Migra Turis and Patala Ruins, we have collected information from the Japanese version of Bless Online.
Guiscardo’s Hideout (Union)
Level: 13
Equipment Level: 1655
What loot is available?
Blue recipes
Green equipment (Level 19)
Copper
Trash items
Dungeon points
Gem fragments
Dungeon mechanics: The enemies in the dungeon are not dangerous. Simply take them out one by one and make your way to the bosses. The dungeon does not have any special mechanics.
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Chief Jailer: No special mechanics.
Right-Hand of Guiscardo: During the fight, the boss raises his right hand in the air, creating an AoE area around him that causes medium to high damage. Try to move out of this area to avoid the damage.
Guiscardo: Guiscardo also raises his right hand during the battle and creates an AoE area that deals damage. In addition to his area attack, he calls elite military dogs for assistance. Try to take them down before they become too many.
Underground Prison of Balmont (Hieron)
Level: 13
Equipment Level: 1655
What loot is available?
Blue recipes
Green equipment (Level 19)
Copper
Trash items
Dungeon points
Gem fragments
Dungeon mechanics: The enemies in the dungeon are not a significant challenge and can be easily dealt with. Watch out for the glowing tripwires and the hidden traps in the ground.
Drychin Stillet: This boss has no special mechanics. Just be careful not to walk into the traps at the edge of the combat arena.
Heinz Quizle: The boss has an AoE attack that causes damage in a circular area around him. He is also supported by a few mobs during the fight, which you should take out.
Starving Sattheit: The boss is assisted by many corpse flies, which you should take out before they become a problem.
Sleeping Scale Remains (Union)
Level: 22
Equipment Level: 2284
What loot is available?
Blue recipes
Crafting materials
Blue equipment (Level 23)
Dungeon points
Gem fragments
Dungeon mechanics: Watch out for mad spiders during the dungeon. These are small enemies that roll on the ground. Once you attack them, they can explode in an AoE attack and deal high damage. The spiders alone won’t kill you, but if other mobs are nearby, it can get dangerous.
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Predator Worm: An easy boss without many mechanics.
Anaconda: The anaconda has an attack that stuns players and blocks abilities for a few seconds. Charged abilities will also be interrupted.
Parrot of Memory: The boss places an AoE attack on the ground that should be avoided. During the fight, Parrot will apply 8 stacks of a shield on itself that prevent any damage. At the same time, it will place a Crystal of Memory. If players interact with it, they will receive the “Happy Memories” buff, which allows them to remove stacks of the shield when hit for 16 seconds.
Black Sun Commander: During the fight, the boss calls various mobs to assist him. He also targets a player and follows them with an AoE attack. The affected player should move the attack away from the other players.
Chief Themasu & High Shaman Chitly: You first fight against Chief Themasu, followed by High Shaman Chitly. Chitly will place circular AoEs during the battle that you should avoid.
Descendant Kuatrana: The boss has no special mechanics.
Mausoleum of the Wise Ones (Hieron):
Level: 22
Equipment Level: 2284
What loot is available?
Blue recipes
Crafting materials
Blue equipment (Level 23)
Dungeon points
Gem fragments
Dungeon mechanics: In the dungeon, you encounter Mausoleum Watchmen, who project a red area in front of them that petrifies you if you stand in it. Wandering Souls also appear, who may either attack you or apply a buff that lasts 60 seconds and can stack up to 3 times.
The buff grants you:
+5% attack and movement speed
3 seconds of health regeneration
Researcher of the Wise Ones: The boss creates Blood Fiends that attack you. Each time a Blood Fiend attacks you, the boss regains health.
Rotten Specimen: To reach this boss, one of the two Detainment Facility doors must be opened. You acquire the keys by defeating the Wandering Souls and examining their remains. Speak with the Imprisoned Soul and select the option “I’ll release you”.
During the fight, the boss creates a large puddle beneath his feet that slows you down and deals damage. He also emits a poison cloud around him that inflicts permanent damage as long as you remain inside it.
Enraged Specimen: You will also need a key for this boss. Speak with the Imprisoned Soul and select the option “I’ll release you”. Avoid his area attacks. If you inflict any damage on him, he will enter a rage mode that increases his attack and attack speed. This lasts only a few seconds.
The Restless One: The boss dives into the ground and appears a few seconds later beneath you. This attack causes high damage but stuns the boss for a few seconds. During the fight, he summons a sphere that you should destroy. The sphere will spawn Unstable Wraiths otherwise. He also has a strong attack where he strikes the ground in front of him with 3 bone scythes.
Predator Caligula: Caligula creates dark spheres that slowly move towards you. Definitely avoid them. At some point, he will dive into the ground and create a Bitter Specimen that slowly moves toward you and explodes after a certain time. Either avoid it or kill it as quickly as possible.
Lich Tiberius: He creates a dark puddle beneath you that inflicts permanent damage. Additionally, Silent Degenerates assist him in exterminating you.
Urutus Mine (Normal):
Level: 31
Equipment Level: 3500
What loot is available?
Blue equipment
Rare crafting materials
Gem fragments
Dungeon points
Dungeon mechanics: Avoid the numerous traps in the dungeon to prevent high damage.
Roisia Mimbre: She creates a golem during the battle that randomly attacks a player. The group should try to focus on Roisia. Once she dies, the golem will also disintegrate into dust.
Serma Suppressor: This boss fight is more of an event. Once you activate the Suppressor, numerous Auxiliary Resistance mobs will appear, which you should take out as quickly as possible. Toxic clouds will emerge around the fight area, dealing damage over time to players standing in them.
Forester Bardo: Just avoid his marked attacks and kill him.
Markel Hedin: As soon as you enter the room, you should notice the three floating stones behind him. It’s best to lure him away from the stones while fighting him. As soon as his health falls below a certain value, he will go to the leftmost stone in the room.
Try to destroy the stone; otherwise, the boss will get a buff. Markel Hedin will visit the stones from left to right one by one throughout the fight to gain strength. During the fight, the boss will shout “I curse all of you” and create several AoEs. Keep away from the red-marked areas, as these will deal high damage.
Kobold Hideout
Level: 37
Equipment Level: 4196
What loot is available?
Blue equipment (Level 37)
Gem fragments
Dungeon points
Dungeon mechanics: Wyvern eggs are scattered throughout the dungeon that you can destroy. Also, large swarms of baby dragons are waiting to be taken out by you.
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Wyern Tamer Klu: The boss uses a war horn whose area attacks stun you. Once he takes some damage, he starts throwing firebombs that cause damage over time in an area.
Snitch: When the boss swings into the air, he will shortly after deal an attack to the ground that spreads in 8 directions from him. He has a leap attack in which he jumps from player to player, dealing area damage. Also, try to avoid his tail swing.
Trained Wyvern: When the boss rears up and wings, he shortly after uses an attack that causes fire damage in straight lines in front of him. With his breath, he can petrify players, taking them out of the fight for a short time. When the boss has dropped to about 30% of his maximum health, he will dissolve, and the small boss Dirkrook will appear.
Dirkrook: When the boss screams “Explode”, dynamite sticks will appear throughout the room that explode after a few seconds.
Migra Turis (Normal)
Level: 45
Equipment Level: 6190
What loot is available?
Crafting materials
Purple equipment
Gold bars
Dimension Gate General: The boss creates a laser that deals damage in a straight line in front of him. Gate General also has a nasty attack that petrifies a player. Guardian players should do their best to reduce the damage to other players.
Master of Seduction: She creates purple circles on the ground. Try to prevent her from stepping into these circles. Occasionally, she will taunt a player. Try to evade the attack with your dodge ability. She places a debuff on a random party member. Damage dealt by the member to the Master of Seduction heals the boss instead of inflicting damage.
Narghile: The boss creates circular AoEs scattered across the room but leaves spaces between them. Pay attention to the boss’s calls during the fight.
“If you want to live, stop!”: Do not move and be aware of the upcoming AoE attack
“If you want to live, dance!”: Do not stop moving. Use abilities that you can use while moving.
Sometimes the boss frightens a player. Use your dodge ability to evade this attack. This does not count as movement.
Impudent Balog: The boss starts the fight with a cone-shaped AoE. Avoid the tornadoes that appear everywhere in the boss’s room. Healers and damage dealers should stay in a corner of the room to better avoid the tornadoes. Sometimes the boss pulls all players towards him and starts charging an AoE attack. Run out or let your tank use a shield ability. When the boss has only half of his health left, he will unleash a star-shaped AoE that deals damage and throws all affected players into the air.
Lord of Fire: Try to position yourself about 12 meters away from the boss. You can see the distance when you click on the boss. This way, you can better avoid his two circular AoEs that he projects around himself. He creates a Red Flame Spirit that deals 9000 damage to each player if not silenced and destroyed.
When the boss shouts “You will see the power of the army of darkness”, he channels an ability. A player must silence the boss; otherwise, he will summon adds to his aid.
When the boss drops to 60%/30% of his maximum health, he will create flames all over the room. Look for a blue light; otherwise, you will die.
Patala Ruins
Level: 45
Equipment Level: 6190
What loot is available?
Crafting materials
Purple equipment
Gold bars
Pets
Dungeon mechanics: In the dungeon, living water drops fly around. As soon as you see them, you should destroy them because they cause area damage.
Frosty Blade of Bala: Avoid his AoEs. The boss creates ice crystals that send out wave attacks. Stay in them until you have 5 frost stacks. Once he says “The Storm will Judge You”, he will unleash his ultimate attack. As long as you have 5 frost stacks, this attack will freeze you, significantly reducing the damage you take. The ultimate attack will consist of 8 waves. Use your defensive ability after the seventh wave to free yourself from the frozen state, as the boss takes more damage after the ultimate attack.
Vanshiel 9-th Wave: First kill the two warriors to his left and right. The boss creates purple AoE areas on the ground. Try to concentrate these purple effects in one area of the room and do not let yourself get hit.
Mad Prisoner Havasha & Krod iron Tail: Havasha will throw poison on the ground. The tank must pull Krod through the poison. Once Krod has 10 poison stacks, he will freeze and take high damage. First kill Krod, and once he falls, deal with Havasha.
Statue of Mahabali: Stay close to the Empowered Device. As soon as the boss fires his frontal AoE at the Device, focus all your damage on the Device. Once it is destroyed, run behind the appearing pillar and kill the appearing adds. Once all 4 Empowered Devices in the room are destroyed, phase 2 of the boss fight begins.
Now you attack the statue in the middle. It will randomly freeze a player. When that happens, stay close together to reduce the damage you receive.
Guard Towers: These are not technically a boss. In this room, several guard towers continuously bombard you. Simply follow the marked path and take out the turrets marked with a star.
Brokadis Rapid Stream: The boss creates a small electric cloud above your head. Once it appears, run to the edge of the arena to get rid of the cloud. Then dive back into the fight.
During the fight, she will unleash a circular AoE that spreads in increasingly larger waves from her. You will need to take two hits, so do not try to run away. Use your dodge/block abilities to avoid additional damage.
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Battle Royale is the new buzzword. Following the success of PUBG and Fortnite, it seems every developer wants to join in – but not Ubisoft. The Division 2 will not receive a battle royale mode.
Anyone who is already annoyed just by hearing the term Battle Royale can breathe a sigh of relief. Because The Division 2 will not have such a mode, according to Ubisoft.
Battle Royale? Nope!
Ubisoft makes its position clear. More and more games are getting a battle royale mode. Recently, for example, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Battlefield 5. It would be logical for Ubisoft to jump on the bandwagon and include such a game mode in the upcoming online shooter The Division 2. However, the company has now denied that.
Creative Director Chadi El Zibaoui said at E3: “Battle Royale? Nope! Not in The Division 2.” The team wants to focus on the actual gameplay experience of the online shooter. By that, the Creative Director means the story campaign and the endgame. Players can look forward to many activities, but battle royale will not be among them.
Other games with Battle Royale? Interestingly, Chadi El Zibaoui said that The Division 2 will not have a battle royale. However, this does not exclude the possibility that another title from Ubisoft may implement this mode or that a pure BR game might already be in development.
Player reactions. Fans of The Division are mostly relieved by this statement, as it is important to them that the gaming experience known from The Division remains in focus.
In one of the recent updates, Epic has significantly changed shotguns in Fortnite: Battle Royale. This change is good for Fortnite in itself – unfortunately, just on paper, our author Robert believes.
This is the shotgun nerf in Fortnite: By now, passionate pump shotgun players have probably noticed a change to their favorite weapon: It is no longer possible to blow away an opponent with full shields in one shot – you now have to shoot at least twice to send the opponent back to the lobby.
Because Epic Games has slightly, but decisively changed the shotguns:
The critical damage multiplier for Pump Shotguns has been reduced from 2.5 to 2.0, and the base damage has also been weakened: from 90/95 to 80/85.
For Tactical Shotguns, only the reduction of the critical damage multiplier applies.
This was Epic’s plan: These changes were supposed to have some positive effects:
The (rarer) heavy shotgun will be upgraded and should now be more popular with players.
Since one-hit kills are no longer possible, players should now have more room for counterplays or escape options.
At the same time, the focus should shift from shotguns to other weapons – and provide a certain balance.
Has Epic’s approach worked? No, unfortunately, the problem has merely shifted.
The consequence of the shotgun nerf: Even more double pumping
Pump shotguns have the unpleasant characteristic of having a slow fire rate. However, those who combine two pump shotguns and manage to press the trigger at the right moment will achieve a fire rate that tactical shotguns alone could not handle. The following video illustrates this principle impressively:
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The disadvantage of a pump shotgun, having a slow fire rate, is circumvented by the double pump. Due to the shotgun nerf, more and more players are now “forced” to rely on the combination of two pump shotguns.
Fortnite – The Jumping Game
The consequence of double pump shotguns: The effect of damage reduction simply fizzles out. Because if we’re honest, most shotgun battles consist of kangaroo antics. There is jumping and jumping until the opponent has taken enough damage and is down.
In fact, the shotgun nerf has other negative side effects:
There is no reason to play with tactical shotguns anymore; they are now considered “useless,” as they stand no chance against two well-combined pump shotguns.
Players are forced to carry two pump shotguns to keep up. Consequently, an important inventory slot is consumed.
Even the heavy shotgun stands no chance against two well-timed pump shotguns.
Epic’s well-intentioned approach therefore turns out to be a shot in the dark upon closer examination, as the real issue has not been resolved.
No nerf in the world will break the dominance of double pumping
As long as Epic does not put a stop to the use of two pump shotguns, all balance efforts will be nipped in the bud. Submachine guns have become a good alternative for short ranges over time, but they cannot replace pump shotguns.
Epic must ensure that the use of two pump shotguns becomes so unattractive that no player has to rely on them anymore.
In the medium term, a ban on double pumping could actually help Fortnite: Players would need to come up with new tactics, act more variably, and cover different scenarios with their loadout. This could reveal completely new approaches that no one had thought of before.
What do you think? Did Epic do everything right with the shotgun nerf – or did they just exacerbate the problem of double pump shotguns? Simply vote in our poll:
Since the announcement of World of Warcraft Classic at BlizzCon 2017, there have been numerous discussions about the classic servers and what they will look like. While many players discuss the exact details, others completely sink into nostalgia and passionately debate: How exactly was it back then? What was so special about Classic and what circumstances prevailed in the game?
We have since dug a little into the past and now present you with our quiz about the “Vanilla” version of World of Warcraft. We designed the questions to be easier at the beginning and become tougher and more difficult towards the end.
But enough small talk, let’s get to the hard facts! How well do you really know about Classic World of Warcraft?
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So, how did you do in the quiz? How many questions did you answer correctly and which ones did you find particularly difficult? Let us know in the comments!
Noclip released a “Making of” video about Fallout 76 shortly after E3. The video provides insights into the development of Fallout 76 – and some new features, including mutation perks that veterans from Fallout 1 will recognize.
In Fallout 76, radiation leads to mutations: The project lead of Fallout 76, Jeff Gardiner, discussed gameplay and features of Fallout 76. He introduced a new feature: mutations.
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In Fallout 76, the world is irradiated, the nuclear war has only just ended, and you can still use nuclear weapons. Radiation also had an impact on gameplay in previous installments. In Fallout 4, you had less health the higher the radiation levels were. In Fallout 76, radiation leads to mutations.
The more radiation, the higher the risk: You can acquire mutations in Fallout 76 by getting irradiated. Radioactive radiation is a fundamental element of gameplay that can be caused by war remnants or nuclear strikes in the game.
There are said to be ways to get rid of radiation and protect yourself from it. However, if you decide to allow it, you may mutate. The higher the radiation exposure, the greater the chance of mutation.
Protect yourself from radiation, otherwise mutation awaits.
Mutations are like traits: The mutations have a significant impact on the game and the players. Mutations come with advantages and disadvantages that can change the character and provide bonuses and penalties.
Mutations in Fallout 76 function similarly to the traits from the previous games Fallout 1 and 2. However, some mutations are said to even have visual effects – maybe you will soon be able to wave with a third arm!
Traits are optional modifications that affect the player’s character. After traits were missing in Fallout 4 and 3, they are likely making a comeback now.
Protection against fire would certainly be a practical mutation.
Mutations may also be permanently available: How exactly mutations will affect gameplay is still unknown. However, they seem to only have a temporary effect. If you cure your radiation, the mutations will likely disappear as well.
However, there are also said to be ways to retain mutations permanently. If you find a mutation you like, you should be able to keep it permanently. How exactly that works is still unknown.
The ghoul Hancock from Fallout 4. Can you possibly mutate to that extent?
The community is excited – and hopes for more: There are already several discussions on Reddit and videos on YouTube about mutations. Overall, the outlook on the feature is very positive. Especially old Fallout veterans who started with part 1 or 2 are looking forward to a familiar feature.
The discussions also take on a swooning character. Radiation has introduced entirely new characters in Fallout – such as ghouls and super mutants. The community speculates whether that might also be possible now. It remains to be seen whether Bethesda will go that far.
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Recently there has been a lot of information about The Division 2. However, no new information about possible Gear Sets has come from official sources. According to YouTuber Skill Up, these will make a comeback in The Division 2.
Item System of The Division – back with color code: The Division 2 will have a revamped equipment system. However, it will bear a strong resemblance to the system of its predecessor. From the existing material, it is immediately clear that there will again be the typical purple items and golden high-end equipment.
One question has been frequently asked: What about the Gear Sets?
Gear Sets – This is how they were in The Division 1
These are Gear Sets in The Division 1: Gear Sets are a distinct equipment level that have special bonuses. Since the Classified Gear Sets have been added, there are up to 6 set bonuses. The prerequisite for this is to have 6 pieces of the same set equipped.
These advantages bring Gear Sets: The Gear Sets are a way to promote certain playstyles. Sets expand build diversity and bring variety to gameplay. In principle, these were already interesting in the first part, unfortunately also plagued by numerous balance issues. Only the last patch brought changes to some of the strongest sets.
Where the information comes from: So far, there has been no trace of Gear Sets in the new Division 2 material. However, via Twitter, Skill Up informed players: There will also be Gear Sets in The Division 2. Developers have apparently confirmed this to him in conversation. This has not yet been confirmed by official sources, so this information should be taken with caution.
Skill Up is not known for spreading false information, so we assume that the information is correct.
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Gear Sets in The Division 2 – What could this mean?
Leaving aside the eternal balance issues from The Division 1, the Gear Sets were a good way to distribute the roles of individual group members more strongly.
Good for build diversity, bad for PvP? For role-playing fans, this news should be positive. However, PvP fans may be more skeptical, as many may have a fear in the room: Another unbalanced meta-game where many Gear Sets are too weak and a few are too strong.
There has often been a demand to treat PvP and PvE gear separately. How exactly Massive will tackle the issue in The Division 2 remains to be seen.
What do you think of the Gear Sets? Are you looking forward to a possible comeback?
“Branded Gear Sets” – Even more build diversity through the new brands?
In The Division 2, there will be so-called Brand Sets, sets with their own brands, recognizable by certain logos.
These are the properties of the Brand Sets: The Brand Sets are similar in concept to the Gear Sets. If you have one piece of a Brand Set equipped, the first bonus is activated. If you have two pieces, then bonuses 1 and 2 are active. With 3 pieces, you unlock all bonuses.
These Brand Bonuses are in addition to the normal armor attributes. Certain brands support certain playstyles, providing Brand Bonuses for DPS builds, or brands for specific weapons like submachine guns. “Brand Sets” are another way to further develop your preferences and create special builds. According to Skill Up, Gear Sets will also belong to brands and thus benefit from them.
The Division: Set + Brand + Specialization = Fun?
What could Brand Gear Sets look like? Currently, one can only speculate. If you connect these two features in their known form, the result could be very interesting. Take a brand that supports playing as a sniper and combine this Brand Set with a Gear Set that also has bonuses for snipers.
Possibly even more sophisticated builds will be available to us, which can positively affect diversity.
Brand Gear Sets in combination with the specializations: If you then also add the 3 new specializations, one can only guess what effect the new features will have on future set combinations.
The result appears impressive in theory, as there would be the possibility to combine a “Branded Gear Set” sniper with the corresponding sniper specialization. We are definitely excited and hope that the Gear Sets will be officially confirmed soon.
What do you think of the Gear Sets? Are you looking forward to a possible comeback?
The Forsaken expansion brings new time-exclusive content for PS4 players in Destiny 2 with the launch of the autumn addon on September 4 for Xbox One and PC.
Anyone who thought that the problems of Destiny 2 could cause Bungie and Activision to reconsider their Timed-Exclusive Content policy for PS4 or at least loosen it somewhat was mistaken. With the Forsaken addon, Destiny 2 will also receive a whole range of PS4-exclusive content that will initially be withheld from players on other platforms. Activision recently announced this on its blog.
Guardians on PS4 will have access to the following time-exclusive content in Destiny 2 with the launch of the Forsaken expansion on September 4:
A brand new Strike
A complete armor set for each Guardian class
A ship
An exotic weapon
How long this fourth Strike (the addon offers three new Strikes for all platforms) and the other content will remain exclusively for PS4 is not yet known. Specific details or images of the upcoming PS4 Exclusives are also not yet available.
Destiny 2: These “old” contents will be made available to players on PC and Xbox One on September 4 as “new”
All previous time-exclusive PS4 content of Destiny 2 will be released for Xbox One and PC with the release of the Forsaken expansion. Thus, players on these two platforms will receive from September 4, 2018:
Two additional Strikes: Shadow’s Sea (base game) and Terminus of Insight (Warmind)
Two additional armor sets for each class (from the base game and the Warmind expansion)
The ship City-Top
Two additional Crucible maps: Retribution (base game) and Wormhaven (Curse of Osiris)
Have these contents been denied to you on your platform so far? Are you looking forward to this “additional” content, or are you no longer interested in these exclusives in light of the Forsaken expansion?
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Little is heard from the online shooter Planetside 2 (PC, PS4), but the developers continue to work on the game in 2018 and have now released an update.
The new update for Planetside 2 introduces new gameplay elements, weapons, and changes to the building system.
Update brings changes
Air Anomaly. The Battle for the Continents in Planetside 2 has been expanded with a new gameplay element: the Air Anomalies. When the Warpgates of a continent are loaded, a 30-minute timer starts during which you must capture as many facilities of a specific type in the vicinity as possible. During this time, aircraft spawn for free. The exact type of event is determined randomly.
Changes to the Building System. The building system has been significantly altered to provide more interaction for builders and less frustration for attackers. Most building objects now cost between 50% and 70% less Cortium, which is meant to reduce the initial barrier to building a base. Additionally, you can now build new objects like the “Flail,” which sends four anti-tank projectiles to a specific location. The “Pain Spire” can damage nearby infantry and MAX units, while the “Routing Spire” serves as a terminal from which players can receive a spawn point.
New Weapons. New rifles have been introduced that allow slow shots with high accuracy at medium to long range. The weapons include the MG-HBR1 Dragoon (Terran Republic), the MGR-M1 Bishop (New Conglomerate), and the VE-LR Obelisk (Vanu Sovereignty). The rifles are available for all classes.
Moreover, the update for Planetside 2 introduces further smaller optimizations and adjustments in the online shooter.
In Fallout 76 you should revive the American dream. This does not only refer to the military world power America. Vice President Pete Hines speaks more specifically about a completely different feature: trading.
Trading with other players: In Fallout 76, anyone else you meet will also be a player. You can basically interact with other players – whether friendly or hostile.
In an announcement regarding Fallout 76, Bethesda stated that trading with other players will also be possible. So you don’t have to fight through the wasteland alone!
Trading in Fallout 76 as a possible cornerstone
The trading in Fallout 76 is supposed to offer players opportunities to take a different path than that of weapons. With the ability to trade with players, you can decide to become a craftsman instead of a warrior.
Take my money!
Ownership of the body is secure, even when dead
Player corpses cannot be looted: In Fallout 76, players can anytime simply shoot each other down. Those with the best weapons and armor therefore have a significant advantage in this regard.
This raises the question: Why should you trade at all and not just take? The answer is provided immediately: Player corpses cannot be looted. So if you see a player with great goods, you have to acquire them from him. Simply taking him out and looting is not possible.
No loot from dead players in Fallout 76.
But shops can probably be looted…
Open your own shop: If you want to actively trade with other players, you can simply open your own shops. This is highlighted in the announcement from Bethesda. With the C.A.M.P. system, you can even easily set up and take your shops anywhere!
Unlike your corpses, these are apparently not protected. So choose your neighborhood carefully before opening a kiosk. Corrugated iron provides little protection against nuclear missiles.
Fallout 76 offers room for different playstyles: With the system and features, Fallout 76 aims to enable many forms of gameplay. Whether you want to open a workshop or a shop, settle down, or roam the wastes as a nomad.
With the trading system, you can specialize in such gameplay variants. If you get good at the crafting and building system, you might become “that one wanderer” who sells the best steaks in the wasteland.
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In 2018, The Elder Scrolls Online will receive two new DLCs, Wolfhunter and Murkmire, taking you to the new zone Murkmire and into two new werewolf dungeons. Perhaps you will even encounter the Daedric Prince Hircine in Wolfhunter. All about the 2 DLCs is available here.
ESO has a strict content plan to regularly deliver new content for the MMORPG. Zenimax has announced the last two DLCs for this year, which we can expect in the second half of 2018.DLCs are free for ESO Plus members.
New Area: Murkmire
We’re finally heading to Murkmire! Zenimax announced a new adventure zone back in 2016 that was supposed to offer endgame content to players. At that time, Kargstein was one of the few endgame PvE gameplay elements. The concept for the DLC “Murkmire” has been circulating through the studios of Zenimax for a few years. Fans are excited that they will travel to Murkmire this year.
In the DLC, you will visit the home of the Argonians, Swamp, and must earn the trust of reclusive Argonian tribes. Swamp is characterized by the Xanmeer ruins and untamed wilderness. During the DLC, you will explore these ruins and uncover a great secret of the Hists.
What is the Hist? Hists are trees with humanoid intelligence that are worshiped by the Argonians. The resin of these trees, Hist sap, grants superhuman physical powers but can also cause hallucinations.
Murkmire expands Tamriel with new leaders in the open world, new dungeons, and an arena for groups with its own leaderboard.
Price: 2000 to 3000 crowns, depending on how extensive the DLC is. Smaller DLCs, like Dark Brotherhood or Thieves Guild, cost 2000 crowns, while the large DLC Orsinium cost 3000 crowns. The € price is therefore between 15 and 21 euros.
When will it be released? Murkmire is expected to be released at the end of 2018. Murkmire is likely planned for Q4 2018: So in November or December of this year.
Roam with the Werewolves in the Wolfhunter DLC
Follow Hircine’s call. Fans of the fluffy werewolves can be excited. Two upcoming dungeons will thematically deal with Hircine’s creatures. In the dungeons, players will learn more about the werewolf curse and face beings afflicted by lycanthropy.
The dungeons Moon Hunter’s Lodge and March of Sacrifice will differ thematically and, as always, bring new set items and mask sets to Tamriel.
Price: So far, all dungeon DLCs have cost 1500 crowns. Wolfhunter will likely cost the same. 1500 crowns equates to €12.99.
When will it be released? The DLC is expected to be released in Q3 2018, between July 1st and September 30th.
Elder Scrolls fans can rejoice. At this year’s E3, new games in the Elder Scrolls universe were announced:
The new Overwatch hero Brigitte is causing problems for many players and even the casters of the Overwatch League. It’s not about the character, but rather her name. Fortunately, her voice actress Matilda Smedius can help English-speaking players not to trip over their tongues.
Tuition for players: A problem that at least Germans and most Northern Europeans cannot relate to: Brigitte’s name. To us, it is simply pronounced. But especially players who only speak English have greater difficulties.
Even the Overwatch League itself has released a video about the pronunciation issues:
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From the English version “Bridget” to constructions like “Brick-it-uh” to playful names like “Brrregante”, Brigitte has received many names. Her English voice actress is now giving lessons on how to pronounce Brigitte’s name correctly.
The Fortnite-player Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has not streamed on Twitch for 48 hours. In that time, he lost 40,000 paid subscriptions. This means Ninja is missing about $100,000 a month. This shows the pressure that streamers are under.
Hard world out there: The Fortnite streamer Ninja is known for his work schedule. This is also called “grinding,” the time in the grind. While others might grind game hours or time at work, for Twitch star Ninja, it is the time “on air,” in his stream. The streamer has a grueling 12-hour workday, 7 days a week. But what happens when he takes a vacation or at least a break?
48 hours without streams for E3: During E3 2018, Ninja took about 48 hours off from streaming. But he was not lazy during that time. He traveled to Los Angeles, won the “ProAm” tournament of Fortnite, and secured $1 million for a good cause. While he was in LA, he took countless selfies with fans, which he diligently posted on social media. This surely did not hurt his popularity, but it did put a strain on his bank account.
The suffering of the young streamer
After E3 came the setback: On Twitter, Ninja wrote: “Do you want to know what problems streamers have compared to other jobs? I was away for less than 48 hours and lost 40,000 subscribers on Twitch. I’m back today to keep grinding.”
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Lifestyle of a streamer: Ninja writes here about the great fear: the grind that streamers find themselves in. They are self-employed, have no legally regulated holidays or free days. They are responsible for themselves. Many streamers believe that you can only be successful on Twitch if you are online continuously every day and provide fans with what they want. If you take breaks or time off, you fall off the treadmill.
Burnout among streamers is widespread: Recently, streamers have more frequently taken creative breaks because they could no longer withstand the constant pressure to be entertaining and creative: For example, DrDisRespect made a media-wise break from his stream and took a break due to infidelity. Ninja also seems to be under pressure: Now to push through when everything is going so well with Fortnite.
$100,000 a month lost – but still a millionaire
But the job has its advantages: However, the job is also worthwhile for Ninja. Due to the hype around Fortnite and collaborations from Twitch with Epic Games, the number of subscribers on Twitch for Ninja has skyrocketed. For each paid subscriber, Ninja receives about $2.50 a month. The 40,000 subscribers he lost thus cost him about $100,000 a month (about €86,000).
However, Ninja likely has enough subscriptions left to get by. The hype around Fortnite has long made him a millionaire. And he can always recoup the subscriptions.
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The Division has a diligent community that keeps finding interesting things. The latest discovery is related to Ubisoft’s digital assistant, “Sam.” Through this, you can get online rewards for The Division and The Division 2. But only for a few more days.
Talk about E3: Ubisoft introduced its digital assistant called “Sam” some time ago. It is currently in open beta. Those who chat with Sam about the current E3 2018 can earn special online rewards for various Ubisoft titles like Rainbow: Six Siege, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, or even The Division 1&2.
What exactly is Sam? Sam is a digital, learning gaming assistant that is linked to your Ubisoft account. This way, players receive personalized information and tips. This should spare players from having to search for information, guides, and trailers. Sam’s chatbot Q&A feature allows players to ask Sam anything about Ubisoft games and services through voice or text chat.
Currently, Sam is in the open beta phase, and all players can already gain access to Sam.
How do I install Sam? You need the Ubisoft Club app to start Sam on your PCs or smartphones. You can find it on Google Play or in the Apple App Store. Sam is integrated into the Club app.
Through Sam, you can unlock rewards for The Division 1 and The Division 2
On reddit, a Division player posted his conversation with Sam about E3. The user simply asked about possible E3 rewards and received a detailed response from Sam.
What rewards are available? The reward is a patch that will be available in The Division 1 starting June 21 and will be unlocked at the release of The Division 2.
This is what you need to do to receive the rewards: Apparently, you just need to talk to Sam about the E3 online rewards to get the rewards. Sam provides you with a detailed answer and also confirms that at the moment of your chat dialogue, these rewards have indeed been unlocked.
Hurry up – the action is time-limited! You have until June 17 to ask the assistant about the rewards and unlock them.
For more information about The Division 2, you can check here.
To Fallout 76 fans have many questions. Therefore, there is an elaborate documentary by Noclip that addresses the most important questions from the community. This includes the setting, microtransactions, the nukes, and how updates work.
On the Noclip page, there is a largemaking-of documentary about Fallout 76. The 40-minute film answers important questions from the community.
The Making of Fallout 76
When Fallout 76 was announced as an online survival game, many fans were initially surprised. Many preferred a classic single-player RPG. There were many questions, including:
One reason for choosing West Virginia was that there is enough space there to provide ample room for a large number of players to spread out. Furthermore, a rural region like West Virginia is a less attractive target in a nuclear war. Therefore, fewer nukes fell there, and the environment is not as ruined and desolate as in the other Fallout games.
Additionally, the region holds enough potential for exciting stories. For instance, there is a secret military facility. And the President’s large bunker is located in the Greenbrier Hotel. There are guaranteed intriguing discoveries. However, for game design reasons, the state was not recreated one-to-one.
Another reason for West Virginia were the special monsters that have haunted the local folklore for years. Years after a nuclear war, these creatures have apparently thrived and are now lurking for juicy Vault dwellers.
Highlights of the monster population are probably the famous Mothman and the Grafton monster. The Mothman is said to appear in various situations and stalk the player for a while.
Since Fallout 76 takes place shortly after the big bang, there are no raiders and other scoundrels yet. Malicious players will take on this role in PvP. However, there will be the “Scorched.”
These are probably an early form of ghouls, meaning people who have been horribly mutated by radiation but somehow survive.
Will there be mutations?
Players can also mutate due to radiation. However, that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Mutations can be removed, but they can also be kept, leading to useful perks.
How will griefing in PvP be prevented?
Bethesda has various protective measures in place to ensure that PvP does not get out of hand. For instance, you will always be able to see the positions of other players on the map.
Additionally, there will be something like “bounty levels,” allowing you to immediately recognize severe PvP killers. And if you die, you won’t lose all your equipment.
How bad will things get with the nukes?
Many players have serious concerns about the nukes in Fallout 76. They are said to be able to be found and launched with the correct launch codes. This would blow up the bases of your neighbors. So will your painstakingly built installations always be blown up?
Not so. Because the nukes are clearly an endgame element that cannot just be completed casually. Rather, they are for players who have already achieved everything and are therefore bored. Additionally, the nukes are not just for wiping out other players. You can also launch the nuke somewhere and then farm the super creatures that spawn there.
Will there be microtransactions?
As an online game with a long lifespan, Fallout 76 is expected to rely on microtransactions. However, those who fear Pay2Win and other unfair monetary advantages can rest easy. According to Bethesda, only cosmetic items can be purchased, and these can also be found in the game.
What about updates for Fallout 76?
Fallout 76 will be offered as a game as a service. This means the game is expected to receive updates for years to come, with numerous free updates and patches.
There will also be large DLCs with new regions and quest lines. Thus, the world will continually be expanded.
For the Summer Tour 2018 in Pokémon GO, Niantic has announced new details. You can expect Shinys, Alolan forms for two more species, and more rewards.
The Summer Tour: In the coming months, major events will take place in Pokémon GO. There is the Safari Zone in Dortmund and also the GO Fest in Chicago. Later, there will be another Safari Zone in Yokosuka.
Everyone can participate: During the events, there will be global challenges. To participate, you do not need to be present at the event location, but can comfortably play from anywhere. You should be well rewarded for this.
The rewards? There are more XP, more candies, reduced egg hatching distances, and more stardust if you complete enough tasks together.
What’s new? Niantic has now announced what tasks and rewards there are for the respective events.
Explanation of the Summer Events in Pokémon GO 2018
On weekends with special events, trainers will be able to participate in global tasks. The global community will be divided into four regions:
America,
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa,
Asia-Pacific
and the main location of the research projects
Each region has a set number of research projects. When the goals of the regions are achieved, there are rewards. For the three events in summer 2018, there is the following task overview:
Safari Zone in Dortmund – On June 30 and July 1
During the Safari Zone in Dortmund, the community will be given the following tasks:
In Dortmund: Complete 100,000 research tasks
Reward: More catch XP
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa: Complete 5,000,000 research tasks
Reward: More raid XP
America: Complete 5,000,000 research tasks
Reward: More hatch XP
Asia-Pacific: Complete 5,000,000 research tasks
Reward: Lucky Eggs last one hour
It is not yet clear, but presumably the experience points for the respective rewards will be doubled.
More Roselia Spawns + Shiny Roselia
Source: PokéWiki.de
During the Safari Zone in Dortmund, special Pokémon such as Unown or Corasonn will appear in Westfalenpark. Worldwide, there are also rewards with monster spawns. Roselia, the Grass and Poison Pokémon, will appear more frequently during the event worldwide. Also as shiny!
During the GO Fest in Chicago, there are the following tasks:
In Chicago at Pokémon GO Fest 2018: Complete 100,000 research tasks
Reward: More catch candies
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa: Complete 5,000,000 research tasks
Reward: More hatch XP
America: Complete 5,000,000 research tasks
Reward: Reduced hatch distance
Asia-Pacific: Complete 5,000,000 research tasks
Reward: More special candies through raids
It is still unclear how the bonuses will affect “more candies”. It is initially assumed that they will be doubled. Additionally, there will probably be another reward that is still undisclosed.
Minun and Plusle as Shiny
Event bonuses on site: Around the area in Chicago, during the weekend of July 14 and 15, more Snubbull, Barboach, and other Pokémon will appear.
Worldwide: Minun and Plusle will appear more frequently around the globe. If you catch them, you will receive more stardust. Both are also active as shiny during the event.
Alolan Forms of Geodude and Diglett
Starting from the weekend of the GO Fest, Alolan forms of Geodude and Diglett will also appear worldwide in Pokémon GO.
Later in summer, the Safari Zone in Yokosuka will start. And it will also have challenges for the whole world:
At the Safari Zone on site: Complete 100,000 research tasks
Reward: More catch candies
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa: Complete 5,000,000 research tasks
Reward: More stardust for catching Pokémon
America: Complete 5,000,000 research tasks
Reward: More stardust for hatching Pokémon
Asia-Pacific: Complete 5,000,000 research tasks
Reward: More stardust for raids
It is also unclear how much the amount of stardust will increase.
The Mysterious Ultra Bonus
In the embedded graphic at the top of the article, you see an ultra bonus. However, Niantic has not said anything further about it. This will likely be activated after all events are completed.
Here, trainers think of Porenta, which was released as a special reward for global catching everywhere. Niantic may be planning another surprise with a regional Pokémon.
Source: PokeWiki
These are cool news that Niantic shares with the community. Now, all trainers have a better idea of what tasks to expect this summer. It is confirmed that all trainers will benefit from the special events in summer 2018, even if they cannot participate in person.
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There is a short gameplay video of Anthem running in 4K. It was recorded with a GTX 1080 Ti on PC. It shows a Colossus in action.
Trailer at E3: We saw two trailers for Anthem at E3. One is about 4-minute gameplay trailer and a cinematic video. But there is a third video that we want to show you here, which should especially appeal to PC gamers.
Exclusive PC Gameplay Reveal Shows Colossus at Work
Nvidia is making a splash: The graphics card manufacturer Nvidia has made an “Exclusive PC Gameplay” reveal for Anthem, showing how good Anthem looks when you max out all the graphics sliders. The video runs on a GTX 1080 Ti, which is one of the strongest graphics cards on the market.
What can be seen? In the video, you see a Colossus at work. This is the “Tank and heavy weapons” class of Anthem. The Colossus will not be able to use a pistol, but he will be the only one with access to the heavy minigun. Prominent in the video are the particle effects and the large damage numbers that can be seen.
How will Anthem look on consoles?
30 FPS on PS4 and Xbox One? Currently, little is known about the technology and system requirements of Anthem. Originally, it was assumed that Anthem would have a 30 FPS lock on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In hindsight, the Anthem developer has backtracked on these statements: It could be that more FPS are possible. Especially on the advanced consoles PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X, this could exceed 30 FPS at launch.
PC likely full power: On PC, Anthem will likely have no restrictions on frames per second and be able to go full throttle.
Online, Beta, and Launch: Anthem requires you to be always online. There will likely be a beta, but the exact details for the Anthem beta are not yet known. Anthem is set to launch simultaneously on February 22 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
