After many test rounds, the new small Sanhok map for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is now ready for release. Just in time for the weekend, it’s going live.
The map launches on Friday. The PUBG developers announced on the Steam blog that the Sanhok map will be released for PC on June 22, this Friday. They also introduced the map with many interesting details, including an exclusive weapon.
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This is what makes Sanhok special: The new map is much smaller than Erangel or Miramar. Instead of 8×8 kilometers, Sanhok is limited to a play area of 4×4 kilometers. Still, a match usually consists of 100 players; the player count has not been reduced.
New weapon in PUBG: The map also includes the exclusive QBZ95 weapon. This is an AR (assault rifle) that uses 5.56mm ammunition. The magazine holds 30 rounds, upgraded to 40 rounds. The QBZ95 spawns instead of the SCAR-L on Sanhok – the SCAR-L isn’t available there.
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Overview map of Sanhok: The developers provided an overview. This way, players can take a closer look at the map before jumping into matches starting June 22.
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Weather: There is dynamic weather on Sanhok.
Red Zone: The red zone is smaller on Sanhok and is active for a shorter duration than normal. The center of the red zone appears outside the play area (outside the white circle).
Blue Zone: The wait times for the blue zone are shorter on Sanhok. However, it shrinks at a slower rate. The zone is dynamic. Depending on the number of remaining players, the wait time and speed are determined. However, the size of the blue zone is not dependent on this.
More weapons, fewer scopes: ARs, SMGs, and DMRs spawn more frequently on Sanhok. However, 8x and 15x scopes do not appear on the map. If they do, it’s only in airdrops.
The complete patch notes for the PUBG update can be found in the Steam forums.
The launch of the companion app for Final Fantasy XIV is finally coming into view. At the end of July, the app should be available with all its starter features for players worldwide – this should be the release date.
The app is finally coming: Although a specific release date is still not confirmed, fans can look forward to more information about the app’s features in the near future. It is assumed that the launch of the app will coincide with the release of a new 4.3x patch for Final Fantasy XIV.
Developed for Android and iOS systems
This is how the companion app will work:
There will be a free and a premium version
The monthly subscription for the premium version costs 500 yen (approximately €3.50)
Users of the app will receive bonuses in Final Fantasy XIV such as discounted teleportation
You will not be able to remain logged in to the app and FFXIV simultaneously.
There will be a daily login bonus
Producer Yoshida stated that the app will continue to be developed and both the free and premium versions will receive new features in the future.
Everything that is known so far about the app and its features can be found here:
Square Enix has also launched a special page for the companion app to explain the app’s features to players. Although there isn’t much new information there yet, it doesn’t hurt to keep an eye on it.
The special pages for Final Fantasy XIV have always been steadily updated over time with new information, so one can expect that there will soon be more news there.
What Final Fantasy XIV will have to offer this summer can be found in our article:
In Fortnite (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One), data miners have once again uncovered information about new game modes. In “Tactics Showdown” and “Ground Game”, there is less building material and ammunition. So you have to act tactically – like in PUBG!
With update 4.4, new hidden data were introduced to the game. Therefore, data miners have already dug deep into the code and dragged information about one or even two new game modes into the limelight.
But whether there are two new modes or just one: building deniers and ammunition savers will be pleased and will be able to play Fortnite more in PUBG style.
Tactics Showdown and Ground Game
According to the information from the data mining, there should be playlists for the new modes “Tactics Showdown” and “Ground Game”. Both modes have quite similar descriptions:
Ammunition supplies are limited
Building materials are rarer
Buildings withstand less damage
Players leave fewer resources upon death
Instead, players should focus more on combat and do less building spam. Additionally, the popular tactic “Spray & Pray” is no longer effective, as ammunition is so scarce. This refers to the act of simply shooting wildly, hoping to hit something.
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PUBG meets Fortnite? All of this is more reminiscent of the tactical and realistic gameplay of PUBG than of the wild building and shooting of Fortnite.
Players are skeptical
Whether the two game modes ultimately turn out to be just one mode and whether it will actually come into play soon is still unclear. However, some players on the internet are not particularly happy about the direction this mode is taking. After all, building is supposed to be the great unique feature of Fortnite.
The wrong direction? And only those who build perfectly are true top gamers in the game. Is Epic trying to remove the last real “skill gap” in the game and favor noobs? Other players see it differently and are looking forward to not always standing in front of walls when they want to land a good shot.
How everything will unfold in the new modes (or mode) remains to be seen when everything is online. What is your opinion on this game mode? Would you prefer less building and playing Fortnite more like a regular shooter? Or is this the wrong way for Epic?
It may be that one can never play League of Legends on Linux again. The new anti-cheat software doesn’t allow it.
Measures against cheaters in online games are important so that players do not lose the fun without cheats. The MOBA League of Legends has now changed its anti-cheat measures to create a safer environment in the game. As a byproduct, an entire operating system, Linux, is now excluded.
Will Linux players be able to play again soon? So far, it doesn’t look like this situation will change. And this frustrates Linux players.
LoL on Linux blocked, the small player base is angry
What happened? A few days ago, Riot Games implemented the new anti-cheat measures for League of Legends. Players using third-party programs are to stay away from the MOBA. With third-party software, cheats can be employed that automatically evade enemy attacks.
Impact on Linux: As players on Reddit have noted, users of the Linux operating system can no longer play League of Legends since this change. They are simply excluded. They do not have their own client but play through the Wine software, which allows Windows software to run on Linux.
What do the developers say about it? They explain in the announcement about the new anti-cheat software that players should not use the game in virtual machines, including “Wine”. This leads to crashes or reconnect loops.
The problem: Players whose PCs run on Linux use Wine to run Windows programs on the system.
No homegrown solution from Riot for now
It seems that developer Riot Games has shown little interest so far in working on a solution for Linux players. In a comment in the League of Legends forums, Riot Perma writes:
We have not specifically tested compatibility with Wine or other Windows emulators or virtualization software. Because the nature of the protective software is so complex and many variations of software are in circulation, we cannot present a solution that is compatible with all. However, we are open to working with all software providers who want to make their software compatible.
This statement is not well received in the forum. The comment receives negative ratings.
What do Linux users want? They would like a dedicated client. After all, League of Legends was also unplayable on Mac for years until Riot finally decided to provide these players with their own client.
Whether Riot is considering a Linux client remains to be seen. So far, there is no new information on this.
Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Switch & Xbox One) has a new tournament. In July 2018, Red Bull will host the “Rise till Dawn” tournament. It is expected to last all night, and Ninja will be participating again!
Red Bull is joining Fortnite. The energy drink manufacturer Red Bull has recently announced a new Fortnite tournament. In “Rise till Dawn,” 50 duo teams will compete for victory.
The special thing about the Red Bull tournament: It lasts the whole night. The battles will start at sunset and end at dawn. Larger quantities of Red Bull should therefore be mandatory to stay awake that long.
Details about the “Rise till Dawn” tournament
If you are interested in the Rise till Dawn tournament by Red Bull, here are a few more details about it:
When? The tournament will take place from July 21 to July 22, 2018, from 8:21 PM to 5:35 AM local time.
Where? The venue will be the 99th floor of the Willis Tower in Chicago.
Tournament format? The battles will be held in duo mode, meaning there will be 50 teams of 2.
Rules? The player who earns the most points by the end of the tournament wins.
Further details, such as the prize money or the participant list, are not yet known.
Ninja and Red Bull are now partners
A prominent participant is already known: The famous Tyler “Ninja” Blevins will definitely be there. A partnership has even been announced between Red Bull and Ninja. In a specially produced clip, Ninja is seen ceremoniously putting on a headband with the Red Bull logo.
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Who will Ninja team up with? It is currently not known who Ninja’s duo partner will be in the tournament. Ninja himself would wish for his well-known duo partner “Dr Lupo.” However, he will definitely be present in some form, either as a player or a shoutcaster.
Eliminate Ninja and score extra points: Ninja is not just a player. He also grants additional points for the team that takes him down. The prospect of this has likely inspired enough people so that the participant list for the tournament filled up quickly.
The PlayStation Store has launched a new sale. In the “Games under €15” sale, over 200 PS4 games from various genres can be snagged for less than 15 euros.
Today, on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, a large-scale discount campaign started again in the PS Store. Have you not found anything suitable in the numerous previous sales and offers? Then you should take a closer look at the current promotional offer.
Currently, more than 200 PS4 titles can be purchased for under €15. Included are games like Tomb Raider Definitive Edition, Fallout 4, Metro Redux, Titanfall 2 Ultimate Edition, Dark Souls 3, or Battlefield 4.
“Games under €15” Sale in the PlayStation Store
The digital sale is already underway and will remain active until July 5, 2018.
You can find the entire reduced games offer in the PlayStation Store on your console by opening the store and selecting the “Offers” tab on the left side.
We have also linked the deal in the PS Store for you below. Here you can find all the games that you can currently grab at a discount as part of the “Games under €15” sale:
Enlisted will present World War II to you in an online shooter like you may have never experienced before – and it’s even playable soon on Xbox One.
Chaotic and Brutal
Realistic yet accessible. Enlisted aims to show you as realistic battles as possible. The developers explain that many online shooters feel more like a sporting match, which has nothing to do with a battle in a war. And that’s exactly where the team behind Enlisted wants to make a difference.
You will experience chaotic fights where you might lose track. Among the hundreds of players, there are also AI characters to ensure even more movement on the battlefields. The battles in Enlisted are supposed to feel chaotic and brutal.
For the developers, realism does not mean that it takes an eternity to prepare for the first battle. The battles themselves should come across as intense. Players should interact much more with team members, and the weapons will also feel significantly more realistic than in other shooters. The fights will be so intense that hundreds of soldiers will fall during the first attack. You will play through several campaigns from World War II.
Enlisted is set to come to Xbox One in 2018
Playable soon in Xbox Game Preview Program. While the developers have not announced a specific date yet, Enlisted will be playable on Xbox One via the Game Preview program later in 2018. The following content will be available in the version:
Invasion – These battles with asymmetrical gameplay present you with various tasks that the two teams must complete. This includes capturing and holding an area while the other team attempts to launch an invasion. Each player also controls AI soldiers who obey commands. If your character dies, you will take on the role of another soldier from your group.
Offensive – In this mode, you build fortifications, use vehicles, and deploy heavy artillery. The maps are larger than those in Invasion.
Urban Combat – In this mode, several players fight in an urban scenario.
Battle Royale – This mode features typical team battle royale where each of the two teams represents one of the nations that fought in World War II. In this mode, you also use heavy vehicles like tanks.
If you don’t want to play on Xbox One, you can also sign up on the website for the PC alpha. When this starts is still uncertain. The online shooter is currently in the pre-alpha phase.
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Fortnite accounts linked to the PS4 cannot play on the Nintendo Switch. The reason? Money. At least that’s what a former head of Sony Online Entertainment says.
The problem: Those who want to play Fortnite on the Switch and try to log in with their account linked to the PlayStation 4 are out of luck. Once connected to Sony, the account can only be used on PS4, PC, Mobile, and Mac. But why doesn’t Sony allow accounts to function on the Nintendo Switch as well?
The real reason back then was money: John Smedley has now spoken up on Twitter. The former head of Sony Online Entertainment explains what the internal reason for rejecting crossplay with other consoles was back then and still is: Money.
Smedley explained in his post: “When I was still at Sony, the internal reason was money. They didn’t want people to buy something on Xbox and then be able to use it on PlayStation. It’s that simple. A dumb reason, but that’s just how it is.”
Smedley demands: Keep up the pressure
More pressure could soften Sony. However, Smedley is optimistic that with increasing pressure at Sony, there could be a change. After all, previous games with the same problem did not attract as much attention as Fortnite. So there is hope that something will change in the medium term if players continue to apply pressure and urge Sony to reconsider their decision.
Who is John Smedley? Smedley is a video game developer. Since 1996, he was part of a development studio under Sony that was long known as “Sony Online Entertainment”. Smedley later served as CEO of the studio. In this position, he developed and published video games such as PlanetSide, Star Wars Galaxies, or H1Z1 for 19 years. In 2015, Sony sold the company. This also marked Smedley’s exit from Sony’s services. He is thus a long-standing former Sony insider.
Whether this is the actual rationale or whether there are other reasons since Smedley’s departure from Sony cannot be said until Sony comments on it.
Are you also suffering from this restriction? Have you played Fortnite on the PS4 and would now like to switch to the Switch – or vice versa?
The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) has suffered a significant loss in positive ratings on Steam. This is due to login issues. Nevertheless, players love the game and criticize it in a highly constructive and polite manner.
The Elder Scrolls Online has a problem on Steam. Until recently, the Steam reviews for ESO were still “Very Positive”. However, massive login issues occurred, completely locking players out of the game over the weekend. Huge Reddit threads and a multitude of dissatisfied players were the result.
This, in turn, led to a massive decline in user reviews. As a result, ESO is now only found in the “Mixed” category on Steam.
We love the game anyway!
What’s so special about that? It’s nothing new for games to drop significantly on Steam after massive bugs. The last time this happened was with Bless and its troubled early access. However, unlike competing titles, even the negative reviews for The Elder Scrolls Online are often very polite and constructively worded.
ESO is still good! Many critics are only complaining about the unacceptable login issues of The Elder Scrolls Online. The game itself is worth every penny and truly good. So it’s advised not to refrain from purchasing, at most from playing on Steam, until the login issues are resolved.
Don’t ruin your fun! A user on Reddit summed up the sentiment of concerned ESO players quite well. He loves ESO and fears that new players will be immediately driven away if they cannot log into the game regularly.
That would be extremely unfortunate, as The Elder Scrolls Online is such a good MMO. Therefore, he earnestly advises all interested gamers not to get the game on Steam. The regular PC version via the own launcher does not have the login issues.
Zenimax is working on a solution
In a tweet, the developers at Zenimax have already announced help. They are already working on a solution for the login problems on Steam.
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Fallout 76 is set in the US state of West Virginia. Since the game’s introduction, interest in this previously less noted state has been rising. Therefore, some businesses in West Virginia are hoping for a wave of tourists from Fallout fans.
This attention delights the residents of real-life West Virginia. Especially since interest in their state is suddenly surging.
People are suddenly interested in West Virginia
What is so special about the interest in West Virginia? The state of West Virginia is located in the mountainous region of the Appalachians and rarely makes it to the media. It seems that not much is happening there. Even tourism has been limited so far.
But the interest seems to be changing. According to the local station WCHS, visitor numbers on the tourism website West Virginia Explorer reportedly surged from 2,000 to 30,000 following the E3 trailer of Fallout 76. So people are suddenly interested in the state!
Camden Park as a new tourist attraction?
Also in the center of attention: The amusement park Camden Park. This fairground is one of the more important locations from West Virginia that are also included in the game. Since the Fallout 76 hype, calls have been increasing. Additionally, there have been more inquiries for T-shirts from the park.
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An employee of the amusement park likes what he has seen of Fallout 76 so far. He believes that Camden Park will benefit from Fallout 76: “We have never had so much national publicity, so we will wait and see what happens.”
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The “Gaming Disorder” is now officially defined as a disease by the World Health Organization (WHO). This has led to considerable criticism from all sides. There are fears that this could stigmatize computer and video games.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to include “gaming addiction” in its register of recognized diseases despite significant criticism. The so-called “Gaming Disorder” is a video game addiction that occurs when gaming takes on too much importance in a person’s life.
Insufficient data available: The most common argument from critics is that there is not enough data and research to justify a definitive classification as a separate disease.
Attention is good: Proponents are pleased that there is a focus on games and that the potential for addiction is brought to public awareness. However, there are also critics who say that this does not suffice for a separate disease classification.
How is the “Gaming Disorder” defined? According to the WHO, a “Gaming Disorder” is characterized by patterns that may occur persistently or recurrently in gaming behavior, whether online or offline:
Impaired control over gaming.
Gaming takes on higher priority in the player’s life to the extent that other daily activities are displaced.
Persistent or “escalated” gaming despite negative consequences occurring.
Stigmatization of gamers as a consequence. Many psychologists, as well as various gaming associations, such as the Electronic Software Association, believe that the “Gaming Disorder” could stigmatize millions of people due to their hobby, who simply pursue their games without any issues.
The American Psychological Association even distances itself from the definition and states that it would not recognize Gaming Disorder as a standalone addiction. There is a lack of evidence, and current studies do not support the statements of the WHO.
Not until next year will the diagnosis of Gaming Disorder be recognized in individual countries.
What do you think of this definition as a disease? Is this stigmatization for gamers? Or is it finally more awareness directed towards a clear problem?
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The new content update for Fortnite will be released today, June 19th. Fortnite will be offline for maintenance on all platforms (PC / Mac, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, iOS) – the servers will not respond. What’s in Content Patch 4.4 and when will the servers be back online?
Updates and new content have become weekly rituals for Fortnite players. This week, new features are coming to Fortnite’s Save the World mode as well as the Battle Royale part of Fortnite.
Fortnite servers go offline – When will they be back online?
When does server downtime start? Around 09:30 AM German time, player matchmaking will be disabled. At 10:00 AM, the Fortnite servers will be shut down.
When will the server downtime end? Based on experiences from the past few weeks, Fortnite should be back online by 12:00 PM. However, the actual times may vary. Epic has also frequently encountered issues that have unintentionally extended downtime.
Fortnite: Downtime for 4.4 lasted a bit longer today – servers now online
Update 12:05: The maintenance seems to be taking longer today. Even shortly after 12 PM, there is still no word from Epic Games on when the Fortnite servers will be back online. The patch notes for update 4.4 are now available.
Update 12:15: The servers are now back online.
What’s in the update for Fortnite today?
What’s included in the update for Fortnite: Battle Royale: Battle Royale players can look forward to the new stink bomb. This will release a cloud of deadly gas that will continuously damage enemies. There will likely also be bug fixes and general improvements.
What’s included in the update for Save the World players: The Save the World faction can look forward to a new adventurer – the ninja with a cape! Join the blockbuster event to unlock new heroes.
As for upcoming content for Save the World, nothing is known yet for the coming weeks.
What do you think of the update? Will you try the stink bomb?
A new update for Pokémon GO with version number 0.107.1 is on the way. We will show you what changes this patch brings.
A new version is coming soon: The new update 0.107.1 is expected to be available in the app stores in the next few hours. New badges, a new attack, and more Alolan forms are part of the update’s content.
The new content was found during data mining by PokémonGOHub. It is still unclear when all of this will be activated in the game.
New badges in Pokémon GO
The new medals or badges revolve around the features that Niantic recently introduced. Friendship and trading features are at the forefront. There are also badges for the Pokémon GO Fest 2018.
Goldenes Abzeichen für abgeschlossene Täusche
Goldenes Abzeichen, vermutlich für die Anzahl an gelevelten Freundschaften
Goldenes Tausch-Distanz-Abzeichen
Go Fest 2018 Abzeichen
New attack “Hydro Pump”
Possibly for Community Day: A new water attack was found in the code of Pokémon GO. Many players have likely anticipated this, as there is a belief that the next Community Day will take place in July featuring Squirtle. However, this has not yet been officially confirmed.
Hydro Pump was likely introduced for this purpose. We will know for sure when Niantic reveals the exclusive attack for Community Day in July. And that may still take a few weeks.
More Alolan forms like Rattata, Diglett, and Golem
After you had to look at Professor Willow for a long time while logging in, the theme now shifts to a summer theme. Alolan Exeggutor, beach, and the sea.
Confirmation of trade and friends
For the new trading and friends features, the functionalities are now in the code. Niantic stated that they aim to activate the new features by the end of this week.
The code now contains the guidelines for this. For example, you must reach at least level 10 to trade. Also, you cannot trade Pokémon if they are
Mystical
Marked with a strikethrough (Spoof)
Your buddy
In a gym
Not fully healed
or in the “egg not hatched” status. The implications of the egg status are still unclear.
Spinda is coming closer
Scattered in the APK of update 0.107.1, more clues are slowly being found that the release of Spinda is approaching. However, this does not mean that the Pokémon with its many patterns will soon be hiding in the wilderness of Pokémon GO. They are simply continuing to work on it.
In June 2018, the Wootbox features the theme “Cartoons.” Inside, you’ll find goodies from various comic worlds, including Batman, Rick and Morty, and South Park.
What is a Wootbox? The Wootbox is a kind of surprise bag for nerds. In the box, you’ll find all sorts of fun merchandise related to popular pop culture franchises. Each box contains items that match the theme of the month.
Cartoons – The Wootbox in June
In June 2018, the Wootbox is themed “Cartoon!” Dive into different universes, one crazier than the other. Join the Joker and face off against Batman, fly to infinity and beyond with the help of a little grappler.
Discover the world you live in with little green aliens, or travel through dimensions with Rick and Morty. But most importantly, always remember to bring your towel. If you forget it, Towelie will surely remind you.
Items worth 60 Euros!
The June Wootbox Cartoon costs 19.99 Euros and contains official and exclusive products worth 60€. And always remember: with some luck, you can also win the Megawootbox, with gifts worth over 2000€.
Still not enough? No problem, because a new Wootshirt is now available. Of course, it differs from the shirt included in the box, featuring an exclusive Cartoon theme print in limited edition. You can get it for from 9.99€ including shipping costs.
And remember: You can still order the May Wootbox Survival. It is available until the end of the month and contains licenses from The Last of Us, Resident Evil, Lara Croftand a famous serial killer with sharp blades.
And especially for all readers, we have the discount code WOOTDE, with which you can save 3€ on the first month of your subscription .
What’s inside the current Wootbox
The Cartoon Box is packed with official and four Wootbox exclusive merchandise:
UFO T-shirt in Rick and Morty design worth 20 Euros
Stoned Towlie towel from South Park worth 12 Euros
Crazily laughing QFIG Batman – The Killing Joke Joker figure worth 20 Euros
Cookie cutter for the aliens from Toy Story worth 4 Euros
BEMO Pin worth 4 Euros
These goodies await you in the Cartoon Wootbox!
In total, there are items worth 60€ in the current Wootbox, which is available to you from 19.99€ plus shipping costs!
This month’s Mega Wootbox!
As every month, there’s a chance to win a Mega Wootbox in June, which one of you can win. The Mega Wootbox contains the following goodies worth 2,000 Euros.
Statue Joker – Batman Arkham Asylum: 539.99€
One of the greatest criminal geniuses has taken control of his exile in Arkham and is preparing a new diabolical plan. The clown prince of crime, better known as the Joker, is back in Gotham with this 62 cm tall statue! Batman’s nemesis wears his worn lilac-striped costume, reminiscent of his clothing in the game: Batman: Arkham Asylum.
iPad Pro 10.5” – Apple : 739€ + Rick and Morty Volume 1 Kindle Format – 2.99€
This iPad Pro 10.5” from Apple will surely become your new favorite travel companion: It’s perfect for watching movies, reading ebooks, listening to music, and passing the time. The tablet, which runs on IOS 10, has 64 GB of storage capacity and up to 10 hours of autonomy to surf the internet without stress. And to make it even better, the first volume of Rick and Morty in Kindle format awaits you to accompany them on their crazy adventures.
LG TV : 399€
Get comfortable on your sofa and use your free hours for a series marathon or to play the latest video game, with this 108 cm LG TV! The Ultra-HD resolution of the screen with 3840 x 2160 pixels guarantees rich colors and great image contrast, so you can fully enjoy your movie. Quickly get the popcorn out!
Nintendo Switch : 299€
Wooters, get ready for many sleepless nights! The Nintendo Switch is waiting for you in this Megawootbox and will surely keep you well occupied. Besides the traditional Joy-Con controllers, you will find a stand and straps for the controllers, as well as an HDMI cable, a dock, and a power adapter for the Nintendo Switch.
Game South Park: The Fractured But Whole – Nintendo Switch: 54€
The South Park gang is back with the game South Park: The Fractured But Whole for the Switch! The evil Professor Chaos has devised a diabolical plan to destroy everything. Cartman and Co must do everything possible to stop him and save the town of South Park.
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As Xbox One players eagerly await the console version of Black Desert, developer Pearl Abyss is working hard on the game so that fans can soon try it out in beta on the Xbox One.
The beta phase begins at the end of the year – Xbox One version nearly finished
First a beta, then the release. Pearl Abyss aims to release Black Desert as a beta version on Xbox One in fall 2018. The development of the game is nearly complete and won’t take much longer.
Although there is still no official release date, Pearl Abyss states that they want to release Black Desert as soon as possible after the beta test is completed.
The UI is being completely overhauled
Controller-friendly UI. The Xbox version of Black Desert will feature a completely revamped user interface to ensure optimal use with the Xbox controller. Unlike mouse and keyboard, controllers have many fewer buttons, which necessitated some changes in control scheme.
However, there is the option to give Xbox players the same commands as PC players. Nevertheless, this will complicate the controls, and the developers believe that players do not want that.
Shared PC and Xbox servers? Unfortunately, there will be no shared servers between the Xbox version and the PC version of Black Desert. Although Pearl Abyss has the necessary technology to enable this, there are clear differences between the two versions, which is why they decided against it.
Black Desert is also eyeing the PS4
Is Black Desert coming to the PS4? According to Pearl Abyss, it won’t just stop with Xbox and PC. Each platform has its own advantages and is therefore interesting for the development team. They are trying to make the game playable on as many platforms as possible: this is likely to include PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
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The presentation of Anthem at E3 raised more questions than answers. The site PC Gamer grabbed BioWare’s Executive Producer Mark Darrah for an extensive interview. Read here details about level progression in Anthem, game modes, and a comparison to Destiny.
Interview clarifies open questions about Anthem: Many players still do not know what exactly to expect from Anthem. A classic BioWare RPG like Mass Effect or Dragon Age? Or a loot shooter like Destiny? The trailer shown during the presentation contributed little to clarification. The scenes appeared too fragmented and incoherent.
Anthem’s executive producer is Mark Darrah. He already designed the combat system in Baldur’s Gate, but he also worked closely on the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series. He recently answered questions for the PC Gamer website, providing interesting insights into level progression, the different game modes, and the loot system of Anthem.
Anthem is an evolution, not a break with traditions
RPGs are evolving: When asked whether BioWare was straying too far from its own roots with Anthem, Darrah replied: “Genres evolve over time. One would essentially classify Baldur’s Gate and Dragon Age Inquisition as RPGs – and yet they differ fundamentally from each other.”
Earlier BioWare productions had the disadvantage that players did not share their experiences with others because they
did not want to reveal important spoilers and
were also unsure whether other players would find the stories as interesting as they themselves did
Anthem solves this problem. In a shared world, players experience the story together. There is no risk that the experience will be ruined for others.
When Anthem launched, there was only Borderlands: Since then, an entire genre has emerged around Destiny. Therefore, Anthem is returning to BioWare’s roots; only the players’ experiences with other titles of the same genre create skepticism.
Action is action and story is story
Here is how players will experience the story in Anthem: The question of balancing action sequences and narrative storytelling is crucial. BioWare games have historically been characterized by a wide range of choices that had immediate impacts on the game world.
In Anthem, we will not be confronted with such far-reaching choices. During cooperative missions, the narrative is told through conversations. The real decisions are made at the player-owned hub (Fort Tarsis), but are limited to a few action options.
During cooperative missions, players should not be “held back” by extensive options to ensure a seamless gaming experience for all participants.
Are casual players at a disadvantage in Anthem?
Everyone knows it – while colleagues are already in battle, you lag behind due to various commitments in the real world. According to Darrah, there will always be incentives in Anthem to assist lower-level players:
Every player can help another in a story mission they have already completed. In addition to game experience, players will also be rewarded in other ways for their assistance. However, what those rewards will be is currently still unknown.
However, you can allow players who are further along to help you. Conversely, a lower-level player will not be able to assist a higher-level player in a mission that has not been completed yet.
Without PvP, the progression curve is steeper: The progression curve is relatively flat due to the PvP component in Destiny. This will not be the case in Anthem. You will notice a distinct difference between a level 1 and a level 25 player.
Strikes and dungeons are called “Strongholds” in Anthem
To level up, players have various options at hand:
The story – The narrative can be tackled alone or co-op.
Freeplay – Players can freely explore the world and gather resources in an instance with a total of four players.
The Strongholds – Expansive areas that are explored cooperatively. BioWare does not call them dungeons because the areas can also be open. The Strongholds are meant to be a closed element for a task force. They are harder than story missions and promise better loot.
These three activities are intended to represent the core of Anthem. However, Mark Darrah hints that there will be other activities, about which they cannot yet speak in detail.
Does Anthem really offer an “open world”? You can explore the world in freeplay as you wish. Naturally, you will come across enemies that are too strong for you. However, you should generally be able to escape such encounters using the jetpacks. So, with a low level, you probably won’t take down a Titan – but at least you can flee from it.
In freeplay, up to four players can be active in an instance at the same time. Isn’t that problematic for larger events that are too difficult for solo players? According to Darrah, the events are indeed designed for soloists.
You can certainly tackle the challenges with multiple players, but Anthem does not punish you for playing alone!
The combat system in Anthem – What happens when you die?
A question that has not been adequately answered so far. Mark Darrah finally has a definitive answer:
Anyone who loses all their life points in Anthem goes down. In this state, they can be revived. In freeplay, this can also be done by a random player crossing your path.
If all team members go down, it results in a wipe.
You will be revived at so-called supply stations (similar to camps in Monster Hunter World).
Currently, BioWare is also following the direction that progress on a boss’s health bar is saved with a wipe – so you do not have to start from the beginning. However, Darrah admits that this decision is not final.
Boss battles and their mechanics: We all know “simple” boss mechanics. The big enemy shoots an energy beam, we hide behind a wall and shoot at the boss as soon as it recovers.
BioWare wants to bring more variety and mechanics into boss battles with the vertical gameplay idea and their jetpacks. You should be forced to move. Even more variety will arise from resistances and elemental damage that should turn every boss battle into a puzzle.
The weapon system in Anthem – veterans will feel right at home
These weapons will be in Anthem: According to Darrah, there will be “the usual suspects”: pistols, assault rifles, shotguns, rocket launchers, and grenade launchers. Not all classes, however, will have access to all weapons. For example, the tank class Colossus will have access to the heavy minigun, but other classes will not.
In return, the Colossus will not be able to handle light weapons like the pistol. So, weapon choices will largely “overlap” across classes. However, there will also be individual gear slots that are class-specific.
Thus, a Javelin can fire rockets that set enemies on fire and cause damage over time, while your colleague’s rockets deal normal damage.
Will there also be weapons in Anthem that are truly new? Mark Darrah refers to them as Auras, but does not elaborate further. He emphasizes that especially the Storm class relies less on its weapons and more on its elemental abilities. You will also use firearms with the Storm – but the core of the class is the elemental attacks.
Will there be the possibility to trade weapons among players? No, Mark Darrah is quite clear on this. They want to prevent level 1 players from running around with high-level gear and disrupting balance. This decision is not final, but there will definitely be no trading at launch.
What do you think of the interview? Are you looking forward to Anthem?
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In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS, Switch & Xbox One), unintentionally swastikas are formed when you build certain structures. Therefore, Epic wants to remove the Nazi symbol immediately.
Swastikas in Fortnite? Fortnite is actually a colorful battle royale shooter and not a dark shooting game with Nazis like Wolfenstein. Nonetheless, swastikas have been hidden in Fortnite so far.
However, the swastikas are unintentionally present in the game. They occur when you arrange certain floor tiles in a specific way.
How does the swastika occur in Fortnite?
A Reddit user named EuBestCityEu wanted to create a dance floor in Fortnite. To do this, he created a “round” metal floor by connecting four metal surfaces and rounding the corners.
Oops, a swastika! As soon as the construction was finished, one of his teammates noticed something: A swastika that had formed exactly in the middle of the floor. There, some edges and indentations come together so unluckily that four individual angles create exactly one swastika!
Epic steps in
The players around EuBestCityEu immediately took a screenshot of the bizarre construct and uploaded it to Reddit. The swastika was extensively discussed there. It didn’t take long for the development studio Epic Games to get involved.
Epic, as always, quick to respond: The Fortnite developers are known for being very close to the community. This was once again confirmed in this case. Epic was previously unaware of the swastika and said they would remove it from the game as quickly as possible.
This is what the new version should look like after the patch.
By the next patch, the Nazi symbol should be gone: Instead, the transitions between four beveled metal floor panels should now look like a huge, warped puzzle piece. You can no longer recognize any Nazi symbolism there.
With the Forsaken expansion, Destiny 2 is receiving a completely new weapon type – the bows. Bungie has now dedicated a short developer video to the new weapon. Watch the new ViDoc “Building the Bow” to see how the bow for Destiny 2: Forsaken was created.
Bows as a new weapon in Forsaken: Already during the reveal video for Destiny 2: Forsaken, many Guardians were quite surprised. Because Destiny 2 is getting a new weapon type – the bow – with the upcoming autumn addon. The developers at Bungie have now released a short video that provides insight into the bow’s creation process.
Bungie is putting in a lot of effort: The development team has also gone to a bow shooting range and deeply engaged with the mechanics of the real weapon. This is to ensure that the gunplay still feels as fans of the Destiny series are accustomed to, even with the bow.
New details in the ViDoc:
The ViDoc also shows some more details about the bow itself and the Forsaken expansion. For example, it becomes clear that the arrows have a ballistic trajectory – and likely over different distances. In Gambit, two arrows were needed to take down a Guardian with full health.
Among other things, there is also a bow that apparently possesses the perk Toben. Additionally, there are exploding arrows. Furthermore, projectiles that trigger an Arc lightning discharge have been spotted. However, it is not yet known whether this is a type of ammunition or another bow perk.
In addition, the video shows some footage from the Dreaming City – the new endgame location from the Forsaken expansion. A public event with Taken is also visible.
The footage also shows some mysterious sawblade projectiles. These sawblade discs are currently being intensely discussed. The community is divided on whether these are one of the new Supers from the Sentinel Titan or the ability of an enemy unit.
In Fortnite the new patch 4.4 is coming to PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, and Mobile today. The patch is called “Content Update 4.4.” We will tell you what is in the patch notes in German. The most important thing is a new mode that no longer relies on “Last Man Standing”. A countdown is ticking down.
Countdown is ticking: After the exciting E3 with the Switch announcement, there is currently less going on in the game “Fortnite”. However, Season 4 is slowly coming to an end, and it could be that Epic is planning a big surprise. A rocket is likely to launch this evening. But what does the patch bring today?
The highlights of the patch notes 4.4 for Fortnite Battle Royale
The new mode Final Stand – 20-man teams: In the new mode, it is not necessary to defeat all opponents to win. The last eye of the storm does not close completely but holds after the third eye. Then a countdown begins. The team with the most players alive when the countdown ends wins.
The stink bomb is the new item: The stink bomb creates a cloud that deals 5 damage to anyone inside every half second. The cloud lasts for 9 seconds, and it can be found on the ground and in chests. The stink bomb is epic. It can stack up to 3 times in the inventory.
Rocket launchers reload more slowly: Fortnite adds about 0.5 seconds to the reload time of all rockets. – The number of rockets players can carry as ammunition in Fortnite has been set to 12.
The highlight of the patch notes 4.4 in Fortnite: “Save the World”
Ralph breaks the internet: Here is a new constructor hero, 8-Bit Demo, in the game, who somewhat resembles Ralph from “Wreck-It Ralph” (title image). You can buy him at the event store starting Wednesday evening.
There’s not that much in the patch notes today. One can be curious about what happens with this rocket this evening and whether Epic Games has something in store for Fortnite, to start Season 5.
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Although The Division 2 continues the story, it is not possible to carry over your character from the first game. However, you can earn small rewards for the successor in the first part of The Division. What exactly can you transfer from The Division 1 to The Division 2?
Those who have identified with their character in The Division must sadly say goodbye to their character for Part 2.
New game, new heroes. It is not possible to carry your hero from The Division 1 over. The developers revealed this in an interview. You cannot take anything from the predecessor, not even equipment, and must start completely anew.
Why is there no character transfer? Creative Director Julian Gerighty explains that The Division 2 does many things anew, which leads to no possibility of carrying over the old hero. The entire progression system through which you upgrade your character is new.
The developers did not take the decision lightly. As Creative Director Julian Gerighty states, this was a very difficult decision, but it was necessary, and the team now considers it a good decision. The Division 2 is meant to offer a new gaming experience, and this includes many new game systems. This means everyone must start fresh and create a new hero, which you will level up from the beginning.
Earn rewards for Division 2
While you cannot take anything from the first title of the Division series, agents who were already part of The Division 1 will be rewarded in both games through the so-called Shields. These are new achievements in The Division 1. These Shields hold smaller rewards for agents, both in The Division 1 and in Part 2.
