For years, fans of the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) have hoped that Bioware will release the online game for consoles. A petition has now been started for this.
Players want SWTOR on PS4 and Xbox One
Star Wars on console. Many fans of SWTOR believe that the MMORPG would work very well on the PS4 and Xbox One. In the meantime, there are now also some MMOs on consoles that are running quite successfully.
Why is there no console version? Bioware developed SWTOR for PC. At that time, it was not considered to possibly port it for PlayStation or Xbox One. All systems were therefore optimized for PC, including the UI and controls. A completely new UI and a new control method would need to be developed for Star Wars: The Old Republic to be playable on consoles.
A petition aims to persuade Bioware. Since so many fans still wish for a console version of SWTOR – also because not every Star Wars fan owns a PC, a petition has now been started. With this, the developers are to be persuaded to finally release the MMORPG on PS4 and Xbox One. Whether this will be successful remains to be seen in the stars of a galaxy far, far away… Here is the petition.
Sequel to follow. A sequel to The Culling is already on the way. The developers shared this via a tweet. However, only the logo was shown. There are no further details about the game.
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Did the developers learn nothing? Closing a game because it had no chance in the market, only to announce a successor, seems a bit illogical. However, the developers must have had something in mind. They surely won’t release The Culling 2 with the same setup as the failed predecessor. They likely have developed new ideas, which they believe will make their game successful.
Currently, it is also not clear what kind of game The Culling 2 will be. Another battle royale shooter? Something else? We will find out when the developers present the game in more detail.
Cyberpunk 2077 is set in a world full of firearms, but melee combat is also not neglected.
The development studio CD Projekt Red knows a thing or two about melee combat, after all, Witcher Geralt wielded his swords in The Witcher 3. In Cyberpunk 2077, you will also use such weapons.
Melee combat plays a significant role
The katana as a melee weapon. Firearms play a major role in the world of Cyberpunk 2077, yet sometimes fights get personal or you may need to take out an opponent quietly and quickly. This is where the katana comes into play. The melee combat is supposed to feel very intense, especially because the game is played from a first-person perspective. The development team states that they have learned a lot from the fights in The Witcher 3, which they are now applying to Cyberpunk.
Katanas and more. The katana is a weapon that should be familiar to connoisseurs of the Pen & Paper source Cyberpunk 2020. There, the sword is often used and is popular. In addition to the katana, it is also possible to use the so-called “Mantis Blades”. These are blades that you get implanted into your arms and which you can deploy quickly in combat situations. They are also said to assist you in climbing.
Intense battles in Cyberpunk 2077. CD Projekt Red wants to ensure that the battles always feel very intense, regardless of whether you use firearms or a melee weapon. Each type of weapon will feel different.
Power weapons provide a hard-hitting feedback
Tech weapons have the ability to even penetrate walls
Smart weapons track the targets
You can expect very exciting and varied battles in the upcoming RPG Cyberpunk 2077. However, the team explicitly mentions that the game is not an ego-shooter, but rather an RPG. Your skill with the mouse will not get you far if you do not wisely improve your character’s skills.
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World of Warcraft is entering the hot phase. The major “Pre-Patch” for the next expansion “Battle for Azeroth” is currently being tested.
After the Game Director of World of Warcraft, Ion Hazzikostas, spoke about Battle for Azeroth during the Q&A last night (June 14, 2018), the new PTR was immediately launched. Interested players can now try out the Pre-Patch 8.0 on the test server.
What’s in the Update 8.0? The Pre-Patch lays the groundwork for Battle for Azeroth and actually installs the expansion already. However, the new areas will only be accessible with the official release on August 14. With the patch, there are mainly the following changes:
The artifact weapons lose their abilities (Traits)
The talents are being revised
The prestige system and the war mode are activated
Personal loot is the only loot option
The stat squish takes place
How do you access the PTR? To get onto the test server, you need to download a second WoW client that has been specifically created for the PTR. To do this, open the Battle.net client, select World of Warcraft, and then under the “Region/Account” section, choose the line “In development – PTR: World of Warcraft.” After downloading, you can start playing immediately on the PTR.
But be careful: The PTR is not a beta access for Battle for Azeroth. You can “only” test Patch 8.0 in the old world – so basically the changes to the classes, playing without active artifact weapon traits, and the new war mode.
With the Forsaken expansion and the accompanying update 2.0.0 comes one of the most anticipated features to Destiny 2 – the change to the weapon slots. Now, further details about the changes have emerged during E3 2018 and the TWaB.
One of the upcoming features for Fall 2018 that players are most looking forward to is the changes to the weapon slots. With the current setup of kinetic, energy, and power weapons, and the corresponding division of weapon types across these three slots, many Destiny fans have never really warmed up to this system. A change to this system has been requested for quite some time.
Bungie had previously announced months ago that they were working on a change to the existing system, but fans were kept in the dark about initial details until recently. After some press representatives were able to play Destiny 2: Forsaken at E3 2018, more details have come to light. New information was also shared in the “This Week at Bungie” blog on June 14. We summarize the changes known so far for you.
UPDATE June 15, 2018: Bungie revealed new official information about the weapon slots in the TWaB on June 14. We have now added these details to the article and changed some passages.
Weapon slots like in Destiny 1, 2, or with 3 similar weapons – You have the choice
There will still be 3 slots: As was already shown in the reveal stream for the Forsaken expansion, there will continue to be three weapon slots. Speculations and rumors about a potential fourth slot have thus been put to rest.
However, it seems there will be no primary/kinetic or special/energy slots anymore. The first two slots will now be referred to as quick slots. These slots will soon allow players to equip a unique mix of primary and special weapons.
This means that primary weapons such as hand cannons, auto rifles, scout rifles, and pulse rifles, or special weapons like shotguns, snipers, and fusion rifles can be carried.
The heavy/power slot will remain in its current form. Heavy weapons such as rocket launchers, swords, linear fusion rifles, or grenade launchers can still only be found there. So you will not encounter players with three swords or three rocket launchers in the future.
Ammo tied to weapon type: The required ammo for the weapons and thus their availability will not be determined by the respective slots themselves but by the weapon type in the two quick slots.
Shotguns (special weapons) will therefore need green ammo crates (special ammo) in both the primary and special slots – regardless of whether they deal elemental damage or are purely kinetic. Primary or power ammo (white, purple) will not be helpful there. If you run around with three shotguns, it requires a combination of special and heavy ammo.
The ammo distribution is set up similarly to Destiny 1: Primary ammo (white) drops the most frequently, followed by special (green) and heavy ammo (purple).
Important: Currently, there is some confusion regarding the naming of weapon slots and ammo types in the upcoming Forsaken expansion. Some fans and gaming sites with hands-on experiences at E3 say that the slot and ammo names have remained the same (kinetic, energy, power). Bungie itself, however, explicitly refers to primary, special, and heavy weapons and ammo in the current TWaB in both the German and English versions. Whether the names have now officially been updated to those from Destiny 1 is still not entirely clear.
Shotguns in all slots? With the launch of Destiny 2: Forsaken, some weapon types such as shotguns will no longer be strictly tied to individual weapon slots. Instead, representatives of individual weapon classes can then be carried in all three slots – provided there is a suitable alternative for the power slot.
For example, with shotguns – previously reserved exclusively for the power weapon slot – it will be possible to equip two specimens in the quick slots and also carry the exotic shotgun Legend of Acrius in the power slot.
The same will apply to snipers. As for the other weapon types, it has not yet been officially announced. There is also no precise information on whether and to what extent the damage of the same weapon type will differ in the individual slots – although it is quite likely that a power shotgun will deal more damage than shotguns from one of the two quick slots.
What about weapons from Year 1? Although this aspect has not yet been officially confirmed, it currently seems that weapons from the first year of Destiny 2 will still be bound to their existing slots with the Forsaken expansion. You will still be able to use them in Year 2 and increase their power level, but the slots will likely not change. A Better Devil will presumably still be found only as a kinetic weapon in the quick slots, the exotic shotgun Legend of Acrius or the Sleeper Simulant correspondingly only in the heavy slot.
You should play as you like: Bungie emphasized that this new approach to weapon slots aims to give players as much freedom in their weapon choice as possible. If you prefer the system from Destiny 1, for example, you will be able to play with a scout rifle, a sniper, and a sword or rocket launcher. On the other hand, if you still want to play with two primaries and a heavy weapon, that will still be possible. But the new system is also designed for completely crazy experiments, like having three shotguns equipped at the same time.
More information coming soon: Although the explanation of weapon slots in the TWaB has caused more confusion and left open questions than was previously the case, Bungie promised that more precise details will follow shortly.
The major press conferences of the E3 2018 are over. There were many exciting trailers from EA, Nintendo, Microsoft, and others. We show you the best videos of E3 here in the overview.
The last days have been especially exciting for the gaming community, as many new games were presented at E3 2018. But DLCs and sequels were also in the spotlight. The content was presented with emotional trailers. Some full of action: punch after punch with a new feature. Others atmospheric and calm, focusing on graphics.
With so many trailers, it’s easy to lose track. That’s why we present to you the trailers that we liked the most, here in this article.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – E3 2018 Trailer
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During the presentation in the Nintendo stream, the hits were lined up – minute by minute, the presentation of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate sought to outdo itself. And the “trailer” succeeded in doing just that.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo brings every character ever featured in Smash Bros. into the game. New attacks and animations add the finishing touch to the game. Among fans, it’s already a contender for the hottest Smash Bros. title to ever be released.
When is it coming out? Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be released on December 7, 2018.
Halo Infinite – E3 2018 Trailer
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Microsoft could hardly have kicked off their press conference better. Fans have been waiting a long time for a new installment in the Halo series, and suddenly the announcement comes that Master Chief is returning.
There aren’t many details about Halo Infinite yet. The game is being developed by 343 Industries, who are working with the Slipspace Engine.
When is it coming out? A release date has not yet been set.
Cyberpunk 2077 – E3 Trailer
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The new sci-fi RPG title from CD Projekt Red is called Cyberpunk 2077 and has finally been presented – to the delight of fans. They have been eagerly waiting for new details about this game.
In the video, you see the beautiful futuristic city of Night City, where Cyberpunk 2077 takes place.
When is it coming out? A release date has not yet been set. But when it is, you can read about it on our Cyberpunk 2077 topic page.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 – E3 Trailer
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Ubisoft treated its fans during E3 2018 with a new cinematic trailer for Beyond Good and Evil 2. The game is a prequel to the classic from 2003. The epic new video was celebrated by fans, as known characters like Jade and Pey’j are back.
Kingdom Hearts III will be released in early 2019, and for E3, the developers released three new trailers. The Frozen trailer and the Showcase trailer can be found here.
When is it coming out? Kingdom Hearts III will be released on January 29, 2019.
The Last of Us Part II – E3 Trailer
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With almost 12 minutes of video footage, we now get a glimpse into the sequel of The Last of Us. The trailer shows a mix of cinematic and gameplay scenes.
After the kiss, it gets brutal quickly. The protagonist, Ellie, is in the territory of a cult – and they are on the lookout for sinners to execute. Your stealth skills are therefore required.
When is it coming out? A release date has not yet been set.
Fallout 76 – E3 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9FGaan35s0
Shortly before E3, we were able to catch a glimpse of the upcoming Fallout 76. But it really got going at the fair. It takes you to West Virginia.
In the game, it’s about survival. You are in Fallout 74 with up to 32 players on a map that is four times the size of Fallout 4.
When is it coming out? Fallout 76 will be released on November 14, 2018.
Death Stranding – E3 Trailer
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The upcoming game by Hideo Kojima has been building significant hype for many months. During E3 2018, viewers got a deeper look at Death Stranding. In the trailer, you again “see” the invisible beings that have played a role in earlier videos.
When is it coming out? No exact date has been given – Kojima explained to fans that Death Stranding will be released before 2019.
Ghost of Tsushima – E3 Trailer
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Last year at E3, Ghost of Tsushima was unveiled – this year it continued with gameplay. The focus is on the combat mechanics and stealth features of Ghost of Tsushima.
The highlight of the trailer is an exciting duel at sunset with a burning environment. This also highlights the impressive graphics of the game.
When is it coming out? A release date has not yet been set.
Marvel’s Spider-Man – E3 Trailer
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In the new trailer from Insomniac’s Spider-Man, you get a better impression of what to expect from the combat system in the game. Time is now tight for Spider-Man, as all the rogues he has locked up in the past eight years are escaping simultaneously.
When is it coming out? Marvel’s Spider-Man will be released on September 7, 2018.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – E3 Trailer
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The new installment in the Assassin’s Creed series, Odyssey, takes place in ancient Greece. What’s particularly special about this new installment is that you will decide how the story unfolds with many role-play features. You can now also be nice to NPCs instead of directly killing them.
When is it coming out? Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be released on October 5, 2018.
Rage 2 – E3 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElUxRbCdlRE
Bethesda hit the hearts of gaming fans with the trailer for Rage 2 and also captured the hearts of rock fans with the music selection.
In an open world with many explosions, greetings to Mad Max, you can really let loose in Rage 2.
When is it coming out? Rage 2 is scheduled for release in spring 2019.
Just Cause 4 – E3 Trailer
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After the explosive trailer for Rage 2, Just Cause 4 continues with a lot of bang. The tour in the open-world action game now continues with better graphics and tougher opponents.
When is it coming out? Just Cause 4 will be released on December 4, 2018.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps – E3 Trailer
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When Ori and the Blind Forest was introduced, the stunning graphics were extremely well received by fans. The sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, seems to continue from there.
With the help of new combat mechanics, you clear the way while exploring an exotic world.
When is it coming out?Ori and the Will of the Wisps will be released in 2019.
Gears 5 – E3 Trailer
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During E3 2018, Gears of War 5 was confirmed and cheered by fans. The trailer shows Kait Diaz, Marcus Fenix, and the rest of the Gears crew. This time, there are also snow-covered and jungle areas providing a change of scenery.
When is it coming out? Gears 5 is set to be released in 2019.
Sekiro – Shadows Die Twice – E3 Trailer
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The new game from From Software is set to truly challenge your skills – but not as much as Dark Souls. Difficult battles with the katana are just as much a part of Sekiro – Shadows Die Twice as stealth mechanics that allow you to quietly take down enemies.
When is it coming out? Sekiro – Shadows Die Twice is expected to be released in early 2019.
Anthem – E3 2018 Trailer
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Finally, there is a trailer that introduces BioWare’s Anthem in more detail. The shooter is often compared to Destiny. The developers state they will provide Anthem with new story content for a long time. With the Javelin suits, Anthem will feature 4 classes that have different specializations.
Battlefield 5 initially had issues with footage – the first trailer for the new Battlefield V was not very well received by fans. However, with the new E3 trailer, they got a lot right.
While the single-player mode already looks promising, the multiplayer brings the full load of action to you. There will even be a battle royale mode.
When is it coming out? Battlefield V will be released on October 19.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood: E3 Trailer
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Wolfenstein is one of Bethesda’s biggest titles and is now back with the new installment, Youngblood. The game takes place 19 years after The New Colossus – in the year 1980. And here, too, there are still plenty of Nazis that you can shoot down.
When is it coming out? Wolfenstein: Youngblood will be released in 2019.
Forza Horizon 4 – E3 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmQNo8xtcAg
During E3 2018, there were many details about Forza Horizon 4. In the large world that you share with other players, even the seasons change. Drift in the winter on snow or race in the summer over the dry country roads. A selection of over 450 cars causes a nervous twitch in the lead foot of car fans.
When is it coming out? Forza Horizon 4 will be released on October 2, 2018.
Devil May Cry 5 – E3 Trailer
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Capcom presented Devil May Cry 5 during E3 2018, fulfilling the wishes of fans. The new art style may be a bit of an adjustment for some, but the core gameplay clearly screams Devil May Cry!
When is it coming out? Devil May Cry 5 will be released in spring 2019.
Unravel 2 – E3 Trailer
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When the first part of Unravel was released in 2016, the game’s visuals and its “different” design immediately garnered many fans. After the trailer presentation, there was a surprise at E3 2018 – Unravel is now available. You can expect exciting co-op adventures and tricky puzzles.
When is it coming out? Unravel 2 is already available.
The Division 2 – E3 Trailer
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The Division 2 dropped its covers at E3 2018. The cinematic shows an America 7 months after the plague. The whole thing reminds one of The Walking Dead, just without the zombies. In the trailer, the viewers first see a quiet house, but after about a minute, the mood shifts dramatically. The consequences of the infection are evident.
When is it coming out? The Division 2 will be released on March 15, 2019.
Skull and Bones – E3 Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjC8_av7hhU
With Skull and Bones, Ubisoft brings a pirate adventure in the Indian Ocean. During the golden age of piracy, you are out robbing whatever comes in front of your cannons. The game features PvE and PvP elements – choose whether you want to experience these solo or with friends.
When is it coming out? Skull and Bones is set to be released in 2019.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider – E3 Trailer
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Square Enix took the opportunity to present gameplay from Shadow of the Tomb Raider at E3 2018. In the jungle with bow and arrow, Lara demonstrates her stealth skills to silently and unnoticed take out enemies. A few new features like wall runs or large underwater levels await you in the new chapter of the Tomb Raider story.
When is it coming out? Shadow of the Tomb Raider will be released on September 14, 2018.
The dating system of Black Desert is now available in Europe as well. But how does love actually work in Black Desert and why should players court an NPC?
Love comes to Black Desert. Well, almost.
Have you always wanted to confess your love to an NPC in Black Desert? The dating system allows you to start a relationship with selected NPCs in Black Desert. These include the bearded Valks, the red-haired Rica, the mysterious Elina Leith, and many more. They all want you to compete for their favor.
Make friends. Together with other players, you first make friends with your selected NPC before you can confess your feelings to them. To do this, you choose the “Give gift” option in the conversation menu. NPCs have items they favor, which increases their friendship towards you when you give them one of those. You can only give NPCs items with a value of less than 50 million silver. If you give an NPC an item, you consume 5 stamina.
Confess your love to the NPC. Once the NPC’s friendship level with you reaches 1000, you can pour your heart out to the NPC and openly talk about the feelings you have for them. Naturally, your confession overwhelms the NPC, and they ask for some time to think. After the next maintenance, you’ll receive a response from the NPC via mail.
If the NPC reciprocates your feelings, you receive a special title, but your friendship decreases by 10%.
If they do not reciprocate your feelings, your friendship decreases by 5%, and you can try again.
You can only confess your love to an NPC if you are currently not in a relationship with another NPC.
Eventually, it just doesn’t fit anymore
Love is finite. Even the most beautiful time spent together comes to an end, and so love in Black Desert is time-limited. Whether you are the chosen one of the NPC for this week depends on your friendship with the NPC. The game compares the friendship values of all adventurers who have confessed their love to the selected NPC that week.
However, even if you do not have the highest friendship value of all players, there is still a chance that the NPC chooses the underdog. By the way, your new flame can receive new love confessions from other players at any time during your time together and may decide again at the end of your week together. Unless you have the highest friendship value of all players with the NPC. Then they are so happy with you that you continue your relationship. Maintaining relationships is therefore essential.
Black Desert: How to get the titles “Womanizer” and “Casanova”
What do you get for all this effort? You receive a special title for one week, but this also disappears with the end of your relationship. However, there are two permanent titles that you can brag about in Black Desert. If you win five NPCs as your partners, you can call yourself a “Womanizer”. And if it’s a total of ten NPCs, you are a true “Casanova”.
“Dating in Black Desert works just like in real life”
Comments from players about the new system. In the Black Desert forums and on Reddit, the new dating system is discussed with a somewhat ironic tone.
A player in the official Black Desert forum writes: “I hope the benefits are not too drastic, because my wife will be angry with me if I date a hot NPC.” Other players are calling for a marriage system that allows players to enter into relationships with each other.
And finally, a player writes on Reddit that relationships in real life function just like in Black Desert. They only last a week.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The upcoming Gambit mode of the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 has a very special twist. The level advantages of human players are active in the PvP elements. Thus, a high-level opposing player can briefly become the over-boss.
Gambit is a new mode that will be introduced in Destiny 2 with the Forsaken expansion in September 2018. It is a hybrid mode that combines cooperative PvE battles and some PvP elements.
Two teams of four Guardians compete in separate arenas against PvE enemies, but can send their own team members to the opposing team twice per match (plus continuously during the boss fight) to create additional chaos, death, and confusion.
In an interview during E3 2018, lead designer Lars Bakken revealed some new details about the upcoming PvEvP mode Gambit.
High-level opponents are highly dangerous – Level advantages active
Initially, Bakken revealed that it will not be possible for players – regardless of their power level – to outlevel the PvE enemies in Gambit mode (these apparently scale accordingly). Gambit aims to provide a fun experience for everyone in the PvE part. It does not matter whether you have a power level of 450 or have already reached the max level of 600.
However, the situation is different in the PvP part of the Gambit mode. In duels against other Guardians, the level advantages are active and can be distinctly felt. Bakken emphasized that fighting against human players can be very dangerous if you have a lower power level – regardless of whether you visit the other team or get ambushed yourself.
High-level players can therefore briefly become a powerful over-boss. If you go through the portal to the enemy team, you receive a buff that grants you an overshield. This makes a high-level player even harder to eliminate. It doesn’t take much imagination to envision what a Guardian with max power can do when ambushing an under-leveled opposing team.
It will be interesting to see how the level advantages ultimately affect the course of Gambit matches in the Guardian’s daily life. By the way: Level advantages are also activated in Iron Banner and Trials of the Nine with Forsaken.
At E3 2018, Capcom and Square Enix announced the collaboration of their games Final Fantasy XIV and Monster Hunter: World. New information now suggests that the fight against Rathalos in FFXIV will be an instanced trial.
The two producers of FFXIV and MHW, Naoki Yoshida and Ryozo Tsujimoto, have been friends for a long time and decided over a beer 8 years ago that their games had to collaborate.
Rathalos will have a “hard version”
During the producer’s letter at E3, Naoki Yoshida, the director and producer of Final Fantasy XIV, emphasized that the crossover event with Monster Hunter: World will be quite large in scope.
The developers decided during development to exceed the budget and time limitations for the crossover project because they felt it wouldn’t be fun to just throw Rathalos into FFXIV.
When Naoki Yoshida first faced a Rathalos in MHW, he claimed the beast practically beat him into the hospital. Therefore, the producer of Final Fantasy XIV did not want such a legendary monster as Rathalos to be made into a simple low-level FATE.
In an interview with IGN, the producer of Final Fantasy XIV hinted that the fight against Rathalos will have “a normal and a hard mode.” This suggests that Rathalos will have its own trial battle.
However, the developers have also hidden clues in the trailer. In it, you can see a well-balanced group consisting of two tanks, healers, and 4 DPS, which is perfect for a trial.
Upon closer inspection, the entire trailer strongly resembles an opening cutscene from a trial battle.
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The crossover with Monster Hunter: World will be different than the usual events of this kind. The Palico from MHW will be an NPC in FFXIV, from whom players will obtain the quests for the crossover.
Players will have to meet the following requirements if they want to start the quest line for the MHW crossover:
Level 70 with at least one combat job
Completion of the main scenario of FFXIV: Stormblood
Yoshida told IGN that the event “will feel different than players are used to.” In order to implement Rathalos into the world of Final Fantasy XIV, the developers, according to Yoshida, “had to come up with a completely new mechanic.”
To give players enough time to enjoy the event, it will be active for a much longer period than usual. It can likely be compared to the GARO event in PvP, which has been available for over half a year now.
In return, players from Monster Hunter: World will receive the iconic beast Behemoth from Final Fantasy:
Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) has been released on the Nintendo Switch. However, those who have linked their account with PS4 cannot play on the Switch. Many cannot understand this and are demanding an answer from Sony. And the pressure is mounting.
PlayStation players of Fortnite have a problem: They cannot play Fortnite on the Nintendo Switch. At least not with their existing account. When they try to log in with this account, they receive an error message. The only solution for them is to create a new account. However, that account is then “bare.” All skins and any progress in the Battle Pass are gone.
Sony stock falls by 2%
Those who want to keep their progress and skins as PlayStation players must forego the Switch. Once the account is registered for PS4, it is permanently bound, and even the developers at Epic cannot change that.
Stock price falls after controversy: The controversy following the decision has grown so large that it is affecting the stock price. Sony’s stock recently lost 2%. Observers consider this a consequence of the “Fortnite-Switch” affair (via CNBC).
Sony’s statement is: “We have nothing to say about this”
What does Sony say? Sony remained silent for a long time, even as the protests online grew louder. Now they have finally released a statement to the BBC on the matter.
However, instead of directly addressing the issue with Fortnite and the Switch, Sony points out that they have 80 million active users per month in the PlayStation Network. Sony also mentions that they offer crossplay for Fortnite with PC, Mac, as well as iOS and Android. They have nothing more to say on this matter.
In the eyes of many users, Sony would have been better off remaining completely silent.
Fans are getting angrier!
Meanwhile, the community is boiling with anger. Sony is being bombarded on Twitter and Reddit by angry fans with inquiries on the subject. Whenever Sony posts something, biting comments about the current situation follow.
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Jim Sterling weighs in; Prominent figures like the sharp-witted YouTuber Jim Sterling have also gotten involved. He finds Sony’s approach “utterly absurd” and expresses this in various tweets. He wonders whether anyone at Sony has even heard of “this Fortnite” and understands how huge the game is…
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PS4 fan is about to stop: Even hardcore PS4 fans like podcaster Greg Miller find the situation dreadful. Miller’s well-known podcast is called “PS, I Love You”, which speaks to his great love for Sony.
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However, even this hardcore fan is slowly fed up with the corporate policies and has to admit he is gradually considering switching to Xbox.
Sony’s reputation could suffer
The initial silence and recently released statement from Sony on the issue are slowly harming Sony’s reputation in the eyes of many fans. So far, the company has managed to establish a strong position against Xbox with the PlayStation 4.
Sony’s recipe for success? Among other things, it was the liberal policy on game sharing. Back in 2013, Sony caused some laughter by humiliating Microsoft with a funny advertisement.
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However, Microsoft has gained considerable sympathy in many eyes with its clear “yes” to crossplay and cross-progression. Meanwhile, Sony appears stuffy and arrogant with its refusal.
Will Sony soon cave in?
The situation will hardly be resolved by silence and inaction. It is quite possible that Sony’s anti-crossplay wall will soon collapse under the pressure of millions of Fortnite fans.
It seems hardly coincidental that the conflict has erupted over Fortnite but rather like a cruel irony of fate. The creators of Fortnite, Epic Games, are known as strong proponents of crossplay. They have repeatedly “accidentally” activated crossplay between Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players – only to deactivate it again each time.
In The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset you can craft jewelry. How to do that is explained in our crafting video guide.
In ESO you can now craft jewelry. For this you need the new resource nodes called “Flöze” as well as a workbench. There you process the collected Flöze into ounces and you can start crafting at one of the new workbenches.
A full-fledged new crafting path
As is usual crafting in ESO, the new jewelry crafting is equipped with many extras. You can learn skills again, increase your crafting level, and even explore special attributes as well as create sets.
How all this works is explained in our crafting guide in the embedded video. There, our editor Jürgen and community manager Kai Schober from Bethesda will explain how the new crafting works.
But keep in mind that you must own the new addon Summerset to do so. Otherwise, you can only obtain the crafted jewelry through trading with other players.
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The previous shader system of Destiny 2 has been under constant criticism. Since shaders are consumables in Destiny 2. Bungie is now responding to the critique and will establish a new system with Forsaken.
Guardians unhappy with single-use shaders: Before the release of Destiny 2, hardly anyone would have thought of how much criticism would arise about the shader system of the second series installment. Because shaders behave like consumables in Destiny 2 so far.
Once a shader is used on an armor piece or weapon, it is consumed and cannot be used again – unless you have already found or purchased multiple copies of it.
The fact that many of the most popular shaders must therefore be found piece by piece or are hidden behind the Eververse has so far caused a lot of frustration and anger among players. Furthermore, unpopular shaders, of which players have sometimes accumulated nearly a thousand, can only be deleted individually.
With the autumn expansion Forsaken, this issue will now be addressed.
Found shaders can be drawn from collections
Similar to kiosks: Project Lead Scott Taylor stated in an interview at E3 2018 that in the Forsaken addon, shaders can be directly drawn from the newly implemented collections. This feature will be found in the form of an additional tab in the character menu.
As already shown in the reveal stream for the Forsaken expansion, the collections include all legendary and exotic gear as well as shaders, ghost shells, sparrows, and more.
The collection functions similarly to the kiosk from Destiny 1 or the exotic collection in the vault in Destiny 2. In exchange for certain materials or for glimmer, items already obtained can be drawn again from the collection.
Taylor confirmed that shaders can also be drawn from the collection, but did not specify which materials or how much glimmer would be needed for it.
So it looks like in the future, players will only need to acquire shaders once, so they can reproduce them from the collections as often as they want – provided they have sufficient required materials.
Mass deletion of shaders is coming: With Forsaken and the accompanying update 2.0.0, mass deletion of shaders will also be introduced. What initially sounds like a bad April fool’s joke is actually a highly anticipated feature and should make many players a little happier again. Because so far, each individual shader had to be painstakingly deleted one by one.
FIFA 19 was officially presented at E3 in Los Angeles. Since then, a video of the playable demo with the first in-game gameplay has been circulating on the internet.
The release of FIFA 19 is on September 28, 2018 and it will be available for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and the Switch. Since E3, there has been a lot of news and information about the new installment of the football simulation. If you want to stay up to date, you should check our overview article on FIFA 19 – we update this regularly.
Leak shows Champions League match between PSG and Juventus
In the 15-minute video, we see gameplay from the Champions League final between Paris St. Germain and Juventus Turin. Two visitors at the E3 event reportedly played against each other and recorded the video with in-game material.
Especially the passing game looks a bit shaky, but we obviously don’t know the level at which the players are playing FIFA.
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Goal 1: At minute 1:45 you see the first goal of the match. Paris crosses from the wing to the center, where Neymar stands in the back and shoots from a turn towards the goal. The shot actually goes wide, but at the edge of the five-yard box, Rabiot is standing and brings the ball to goal. The shot goes directly to Buffon, but he cannot control the ball, and it rolls over the line.
Goal 2: The second goal happens at minute 4:55. A long ball into Dybala’s run is safely intercepted by the defender. He wants to play back to the goalkeeper, but the pass is too short, Dybala gets a touch and blocks the clearance attempt. Higuain skillfully converts the rebound.
Goal 3: In the third goal, starting at minute 5:40, Cavani receives the ball in front of the penalty area. He powers through against several defenders with some luck and then gets the ball past Buffon.
Our Game Analysis
Goal Analysis: Even though especially the first two goals look a bit like FIFA slapstick, it should be put into perspective. The defender’s back pass during the second goal was simply poorly executed, and the first goal can also often happen in reality – only the goalkeeper error makes it look bad. The third goal was fine, again the defender was inconsistent in clearing the ball.
Passing Game: Both players seem to have problems with passing. This correlates with the reports from other players who got to test the FIFA 19 demo. Passing is said to be more difficult, especially when turning and under pressure. While this sounds bad at first, it could ensure that the close diamond formation and quick short passing will be nerfed a bit. Additionally, the passing stats of players like Kroos or Thiago would finally matter more.
Dribbling: According to multiple reports, a lot has been done regarding dribbling. In FIFA 18, with the new “tight ball control”, it was possible to dribble well with almost any player once you figured out the mechanic. This is said to have changed. At minute 8:35, there is a nice scene showing the dribbling. Dani Alves has a good dribbling stat and it looks beautiful how he weaves through the defenders. In contrast, at minute 11:45, you can see Rabiot, who is less of a dribbling artist, struggling with ball control and holding the ball primarily due to his robustness.
What Else Caught Our Attention
The HUD: On the minimap at the bottom center, both teams had circles as symbols in FIFA 18. With some colors, these were hard to distinguish. In FIFA 19, one team has circles and the other has triangles – this should resolve this issue.
Passive Player Triangle: As we know, above the selected player is a red triangle, and with multiple players at one console, it can also be a different color. New with FIFA 19 comes the passive triangle. Thus, the defending team has an additional gray triangle above the passive player. This player is the one who pressures the opponent while passively defending using the R1 or RB button, and simultaneously the player you switch to if you want to switch players using the L1 or LB button.
The Goal Kick: Previously, when changing direction during a goal kick, the camera would pivot. This would reveal to your buddy on the couch where your goal kick was going. Here, it looks like the entire field is in view from the width. Thus, this problem should also be history.
Our Conclusion
FIFA 19 looks beautiful, especially with the Champions League and everything that comes with it. There is not much to say about the modes yet. It will be exciting to see what the new licenses mean for Ultimate Team and hopefully for the Career Mode.
The gameplay in this clip looked a bit shaky at times. However, it is quite possible that this was mainly due to the more difficult passes. Additionally, we also do not know if the testers actually play FIFA regularly. It would be welcome if they had to approach the gameplay more slowly and carefully.
The dribbling looks great, the shots were a bit inaccurate, but as mentioned: Often, the problem lies with the controller. Only the goalkeepers were extremely disappointing again; hopefully EA will make adjustments before the release.
In summary: FIFA 19 looks similar to FIFA 18, with more challenging passing and some minor improvements. However, there is still much time until the demo, and it is safe to assume that EA will make quite a few changes to the gameplay. All that remains is to wait until September to try the gameplay out for yourself!
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For years, fans of online shooters have been waiting for alternatives to Destiny 2. In 2019, two of the biggest contenders are set to release just 21 days apart: The Division 2 and Anthem. Bad luck for the two games. But for players, this is a good thing, believes our author Schuhmann.
After the drought comes the rain: For years, fans of “online shooters” like Destiny 2 have been in a dry spell. The last major new game that was released for them was The Division 1 in spring 2016. After Destiny 2 disappointed, but Destiny hooked so many players, millions are longing for a strong competitor on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Players are looking for alternatives to Destiny.
Now everything comes: In the run-up to E3 2018, Ubisoft announced and presented The Division 2. Thereafter, more information about Anthem was also revealed – including a release date. Things are getting serious.
Reading tip: We have now also published an extensive article that includes initial gameplay experiences:
This will be tight: Of course, both games will be stepping on each other’s toes, or metal prosthetics. A competition situation will arise. After all, both games are being released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One and will be the “heavyweights” in this release window. They are also aiming for a similar target audience. Although The Division 2 and Anthem have different settings, they will exhibit some similarities in gameplay mechanics:
Both games are third-person shooters
Both games will focus on story and RPG elements
Both are planned as “games as a service” or “living world”, as they say: They will continue to develop
Both games will have a “shared world”: they will incorporate MMO elements
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Target groups overlap: Many who are interested in Anthem will also have an eye on The Division 2 – and vice versa.
Will the release of Anthem change again?
Will anything be delayed? Indeed, some speculate that Anthem could make a retreat once again. While this is unusual after the presentation at E3, Anthem seems to be the shakier candidate when it comes to the release date.
Trust in The Division: Massive and Ubisoft may have delayed The Division 1 multiple times in the past. But now they are expected to hold the release date. After all, they have been working since March 2016 with full steam on the game and already had a complete team available from The Division 1. Over 1,000 developers in 6 studios are supposed to be working on The Division 2.
More skepticism about Anthem: Experts are not so sure about Anthem – particularly because so much depends on BioWare’s success. Many believe it could mean the end for BioWare if Anthem fails.
Enough differences: In the past, games often struggled to generate any attention when released simultaneously with a similar, larger, and established game:
Hero shooter alternatives like Battleborn had no chance to clearly show their differences compared to “Overwatch” – resulting in the demise of a whole series of games like Gigantic, Paragon, LawBreakers, or Master X Master without much notice.
Too big to sink: For Anthem and The Division 2, the risk of either game sinking against the other is low. The two games are different enough. The Division is also an established brand. Furthermore, both games will likely heavily focus on PvE and a campaign. This guarantees a different player experience.
Plenty of room for both: There is no reason to only buy one of the games if you are interested in both: except for a severe lack of time or money. But unlike pure PvP games, where “one is enough” like Overwatch, there is plenty of space for multiple online shooters with PvE elements. Many Destiny veterans played The Division, and vice versa.
However, scratches are possible: However, it may be the case that one game suffers scratches or dents if it manages to pull ahead significantly during the “hype phase”. Especially since the advertising phases will frequently overlap for both games.
Anthem vs. Division
What speaks for Anthem? As a challenger, Anthem has several advantages in the duel.
It features a fresh sci-fi scenario – Anthem is a blank page and can thus more easily serve as a projection surface for player dreams than the “known quantity”, The Division 2
Players are excited for a new game, and Anthem is arriving three weeks earlier – patience has rarely been the player’s strength
BioWare brings its own audience with it: players who enjoy story, and who hold BioWare in high regard after Mass Effect and Dragon Age
Additionally, BioWare can connect “MMO and story” – something they proved with Star Wars: The Old Republic.
The Division 2 has the advantage: In direct comparison with Anthem, The Division 2, however, has several advantages on its side.
An experienced and well-coordinated team
The experience that the first weeks will be bumpy due to bugs and exploits that were not previously considered
The knowledge that players always want more content than is prepared
Plus, an established brand that knows what to expect
Conclusion: It is incredibly challenging to launch a new game of this size smoothly. All major online shooters have suffered from this. Massive can certainly attest to this with The Division 1. They have surely learned from their mistakes. However, greater experience does not guarantee success for The Division 2. It is not a given that things will be better the second time around: Destiny 2 can serve as a cautionary tale.
While the advantage lies with The Division 2, nothing is certain here.
It’s still a long way until spring 2019
Not just a two-man duel: Even if The Division 2 beats competitor Anthem, it doesn’t necessarily mean they will dominate the online game market. Because the online shooter market might evolve further by February and March 2019
The heavyweight Red Dead Redemption 2 poses a greater threat. The western game could bind many players starting from October 2018 and change the market
Plus, anything can happen in nine months – the fact that Fortnite dominates the game market today would have been unimaginable nine months ago
The laughing third?
Is that all? Additionally, there are also the announcement and the release of Borderlands 3. Originally, this game was likely scheduled for February/March 2019. Now it is said that Borderlands 3 has been postponed somewhat – it’s quite possible that Gearbox is aiming for summer 2019. If The Division 2 and Anthem encounter significant issues during release, Gearbox could be the laughing third, provided the team uses the time to polish Borderlands 3 further.
Online shooters may face a six-man battle: The currently still empty online shooter market will become relatively full in the coming months:
Market leader Destiny 2, long without alternatives
Red Dead Redemption 2 – a heavyweight about which very little is known yet
Anthem, a sci-fi shooter that focuses exclusively on PvE with BioWare in its corner
The Division 2, a game that seems to have learned a lot from its predecessor
Borderlands 3, actually the “forefather” of the genre who is now belatedly coming to the party and has something to prove
And Warframe – the underdog that has carved out its own market over the years and continues to look for steady development.
A good situation for us players. Competition stimulates business. So far, all online shooters have suffered from a lack of content. Perhaps the first ones are already done with Anthem and are calling for something new when The Division 2 releases. And perhaps this new situation will make it clear to everyone involved that the genre of online shooters needs to evolve to excite players.
InFortnite (PC, PS4, Xbox One, iOS) you can now grab the 7th Bonus Star from the Blockbuster Challenge. The corresponding title screen image shows where it is.
In Fortnite, there’s now the 7th Bonus Star from the Blockbuster Challenge: Every time you complete all challenges for a week, you have a chance to access another loading screen. They not only look good, they always contain hints for a secret Battle Star.
With this, you can immediately level up in the Battle Pass. In Week 7, there’s an image of the new skin “The Visitor”. We will explain how to find the star here.
Complete all challenges from Week 7 to unlock the bonus screen
The 7th bonus image: To find the star, you first need to unlock the corresponding title image. Otherwise, the star will not appear at its location. You get the image when you have completed a total of seven weekly challenges.
Where is the star? The star can be vaguely recognized with very good eyes above the capsule in the background. So if you want the star, you just need to unlock the image and then head to Dusty Divot. There, go into the central building and jump onto the capsule. The star will be there.
Here is the capsule.
Attention: Some players are currently reporting that instead of the image from Week 7, they have already received the bonus title image from Week 8. If that is the case, Epic will surely release a bug fix soon.
The 7th Bonus Battle Star in the Video
You can see that the 7th Battle Star actually exists here in this video from FortniteBull.
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All registered users on Mein-MMO.de can now participate in our prediction game for the Football World Cup 2018 in Russia. There are also small prizes to win.
We have some football fans in the editorial team who are already looking forward to the World Cup, and thousands of readers visit Mein-MMO daily to read articles about FIFA 18 and 19. There’s enough reason, in a small circle and rather spontaneously, to hold a small prediction game for Mein-MMO users!
This is how you participate in the Mein-MMO prediction game
Important: The prediction game is not public. You must be logged in to access your prediction game page. Other users cannot view this. The first match begins on June 14 at 5 PM. So hurry up if you don’t want to miss this match and your prediction for the winner of the World Cup.
Excerpt from the prediction game!
Point allocation
Points for a correct prediction: 5
Points for a correct tendency: 1
Points for a correct tendency and correct goal difference: 3
Points for the correct World Cup winner: 10
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Participation is possible at any time until July 15, 2018. Each player starts with 0 points, even if matches have already been played.
The participant can submit, save or change their predictions using their login until the kick-off of each match. After kick-off for the game, it is no longer possible to submit a prediction for that particular game
For matches with extra time, the result after 120 minutes (+ any stoppage time) is decisive for the prediction.
In the case of penalty shootouts, the final result after the penalty shootout counts.
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P.S. The editorial team is also participating, but in the event of a top placement, they will be excluded and skipped from the prize. Information about data protection and terms of use have already applied when registering.
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War Thunder is launching a new, major update. With version 1.79 – Project X, the game is set to come to Xbox One. Additionally, the beta for naval battles is on the way. New tanks and planes are also included.
Mammoth update for War Thunder: Project X conceals the gigantic update 1.79 of War Thunder. Initially, it includes a whole bunch of new vehicles and aircraft. There are also new locations, improved sound, and the launch on Xbox One and Xbox One X, as well as the start of the naval battles beta!
The Xbox launch and the naval battles are coming soon, the rest is already live.
Modern new tanks!
As always, the new update brings a bunch of additional tanks. This time, the machines are particularly modern:
XM-1 Chrysler: A premium tank for Xbox
XM803: An American prototype
AMX 40: A modern French tank
Leopard 2A4: The latest Leo in the German fleet!
Type 90: An extremely good Japanese tank
T-62M1: The Russians are also getting new toys
Chieftain Marksman: A Flak tank from the British
Centurion Mk. V AVRE: A heavily armed tank that clears buildings
For fans of air battles, there’s also something new:
Fritz X: This German bomb is remote-controlled and ideal for precision bombing
IL-28Sh: A heavy Russian aircraft
FJ-4B: A US fighter-bomber with jet propulsion
Bf 109Z: A new Messerschmidt
IAR-81 C: A Romanian aircraft
P-40F: An upgrade of the popular US aircraft
Bf 110F/G: New versions of the good old Messerschmidt
Devastating Italy!
All this new war equipment can be tested on new maps. There is an Italy map where you fight in a picturesque Italian town. The map is available for ground battles and mixed combat. There is a map Ladoga only for aircraft.
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Soon the beta test for naval battles in War Thunder should finally start. In it, you can play and level up the complete tech tree of the Germans and Americans. Additionally, there are now light cruisers alongside fast boats and destroyers as the new largest ship class.
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The Lich King banned the WoW professional guild Ensidia back then. The “Lichen King” will remind us of this in Battle for Azeroth.
Anyone who has been following World of Warcraft for many years will remember the World First Kill of the Lich King, which was achieved by the guild Ensidia. However, Blizzard did not recognize the kill, as the developers believed Ensidia had exploited a bug. Now, this very exploit is returning in the form of an achievement in Battle for Azeroth.
What happened back then? In the fight against the Lich King, the platform occasionally shrinks when Arthas causes the edge of the battle area to collapse. However, this was not the case for the guild Ensidia. Their rogues used “Saronite bombs” as part of their fixed damage rotation. Where the bombs landed, the platform did not disappear. For Blizzard, this was a clear exploit, and they imposed account suspensions for several days, disallowed the first kill along with the achievement, and took the loot away from the players. Ensidia claimed they were unaware of any exploit – after all, their rogues had been using the bombs throughout the entire expansion.
The Lichen King wants to know: In Battle for Azeroth, the case is addressed once again in the form of a special achievement. There is the rare enemy “The Lichen King” – a living mushroom. This must be defeated as part of a world quest in Stormsong Valley. Players using a so-called “Sporonit Bomb” for the kill will receive the achievement “Clever Use of Mechanical Explosives” – a clear reference to many players’ arguments who describe exploits as “Clever exploitation of game mechanics”.
With many years of delay, the professional guild Ensidia receives a little bit of recognition, and Blizzard ensures that players will continue to talk about this incident.
Anyone who defeats the Lichen King can look forward to a stylish runeblade. Unfortunately, it is not the real Frostmourne, but the mushroom imitation “Fungmourne”.
In German, the ‘Lichen King’ is called ‘Pilzkönig’ – so this will be a joke that completely falls flat in the translation.
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Since the new story trailer for the Forsaken expansion of Destiny 2 has been released, it is clear – Cayde-6, one of the most popular characters, will die. Fans are already vowing revenge and mourning the charismatic hunter leader. Some Guardians even dedicated a shrine to him at E3 2018.
Bungie released a story trailer for Destiny 2: Forsaken during E3. The trailer left many fans shocked and in disbelief. The new footage shows the death of the beloved Exo character and a cornerstone of the Vanguard – Cayde-6. He is literally executed.
Bungie made it unequivocally clear to dispel any hopes and speculation about a possible return – Cayde is dead. 100%.
Project Lead Scott Taylor emphasized at E3: “Cayde holds a very special place in the Destiny universe. It was very important for us to do something shocking. We wanted people to understand what is at stake here. Players should hate the people who did this.”
Bungie has already succeeded more than that before the certain upcoming death of Cayde-6 – and that in less than two minutes. Because already, Guardians are flocking to vow revenge and prepare for the upcoming merciless hunt for Cayde’s executioner – none other than Prince Uldren Sov, the brother of the Awoken Queen Mara from Destiny 1.
The Guardian community mourns – Cayde-6 gets a shrine
Although Cayde is not dead yet, large parts of the Destiny community are already mourning this inevitable loss. How much Cayde has become dear to the players is shown by dozens of Reddit posts as well as a very special gesture at E3 2018.
Source: PCGamer
There, some fans dedicated a shrine to the soon-to-depart Vanguard member, laying flowers, farewell cards, and even his beloved Spicy Ramen noodles in his honor.
One of the currently most popular Reddit posts revolves around Cayde’s chicken “Colonel.” Fans are asking the developers to allow them to adopt Colonel and thus honor Cayde-6. After all, they are concerned about Colonel’s future.
And rightly so. Because Cayde’s days are numbered. Already at the beginning of September 2018, Cayde will likely be history for most Guardians. Then for many fans, the ruthless campaign of revenge will begin, at the end of which they will finally face the man responsible for Cayde’s death – that is, at least the fans’ hope.
By the way: Many players are currently taking more screenshots and selfies with the beloved hunter as a farewell. If you also want a special memorial photo with Cayde-6, you have until September 4, 2018 to do so.
In FIFA 18 Ultimate Team, there is the World Cup Mode. Here you will find the World Cup squads with all ratings, as well as the newly added players before the World Cup.
On May 29, the free World Cup Update for Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC was released. It brought new features for both the base game and Ultimate Team.
This includes revised squads of the 32 national teams participating in the World Cup. EA has gradually announced these, and the German World Cup squad has already been released.
In these squad updates, players receive new “World Cup” ratings. Additionally, some received new face scans, meaning authentic in-game appearances.
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Squad Update June 14 – Just in time for the World Cup, EA has added the missing players
The World Cup starts on June 14 at 5 PM – roughly 4 hours prior, the missing players are now available in the World Cup mode of Ultimate Team. Cards such as Marco Reus were previously missing, but non-nominated players like Sandro Wagner were available.
These 62 players have been added retroactively and are now available in packs:
Willy Caballero, Argentina
Nicolás Tagliafico, Argentina
Cristian Ansaldi, Argentina
Franco Armani, Argentina
Cristian Pavón, Argentina
Giovani Lo Celso, Argentina
Maximiliano Meza, Argentina
Brad Jones, Australia
Andrew Nabbout, Australia
Dimitri Petratos, Australia
Daniel Arzani, Australia
Adnan Januzaj, Belgium
José Izquierdo, Colombia
Jefferson Lerma, Colombia
José Cuadrado, Colombia
Ian Smith, Costa Rica
Marwan Mohsen, Egypt
Mohamed El-Shenawy, Egypt
Ashley Young, England
Fabian Delph, England
Nick Pope, England
Trent Alexander-Arnold, England
Ruben Loftus-Cheek, England
Steven N’Zonzi, France
Lucas Hernández, France
Benjamin Pavard, France
Marco Reus, Germany
Albert Gudmundsson, Iceland
Samúel Kári Fridjónsson, Iceland
Frederik Schram, Iceland
Saman Ghoddos, Iran
Amir Abedzadeh, Iran
Majid Hosseini, Iran
Mohammad Reza Khanzadeh, Iran
Jeong Seung Hyun, Korea Republic
Lee Seung Woo, Korea Republic
Ayoub El Kaabi, Morocco
Joel Obi, Nigeria
Bryan Idowu, Nigeria
Bartosz Białkowski, Poland
Dawid Kownacki, Poland
Manuel Fernandes, Portugal
Mário Rui, Portugal
Rúben Dias, Portugal
Artem Dzyuba, Russia
Sergey Ignashevich, Russia
Mohamed Kanno, Saudi Arabia
Ali Al Bulayhi, Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Al Khaibari, Saudi Arabia
Sergej Milinković-Savić, Serbia
Andrija Živković, Serbia
Luka Jović, Serbia
Nemanja Radonjić, Serbia
Marko Grujić, Serbia
Yohan Benalouane, Tunisia
Ellyes Skhiri, Tunisia
Saber Khalifa, Tunisia
Dylan Bronn, Tunisia
Mouez Hassen, Tunisia
Saîf-Eddine Khaoui, Tunisia
Ahmed Khalil, Tunisia
Lucas Torreira, Uruguay
These players have been removed due to their retirements and are no longer in packs:
Radja Nainggolan, Belgium
Ghaly Hossam, Egypt
Sandro Wagner, Germany
World Cup Squad: The Players of All Teams with Ratings
Below we provide an overview of all national teams that have had their World Cup ratings officially confirmed. It is possible that EA might make changes again. After all, the final World Cup squads have not yet been officially announced.
The ratings in the “World Cup” mode are based on performances in the national jersey. Therefore, some ratings may initially seem surprising.
Furthermore, EA Sports announced on Twitter that the national teams in FIFA will include more than 23 players. Every player who has played at least one match in the World Cup qualification is eligible for a World Cup card.
Germany: The DFB team comes with some Bayern stars, but also with the non-nominated Götze
Brazil: The Brazilian World Cup squad has many fast players – and an 85-rated Gabriel Jesus!
Spain: De Gea, Ramos, and Jordi Alba will also be frequently seen in the World Cup mode
England: The Three Lions with Harry Kane as the superstar
With the World Cup update, we can look forward to some interesting cards. You can find the complete squads in the above-linked lists from EA, and we will highlight the highlights here for you.
Regarding Cristiano Ronaldo, who received an upgrade over his normal FUT card, note the position change to striker. Although he has fewer attribute values, CR7’s rating is one higher than that of his gold card.
UEFA Top 30 – Union of European Football Associations
Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, Portugal, 95
Robert Lewandowski, Bayern Munich, Poland, 92
Luka Modrić, Real Madrid, Croatia, 89
Christian Eriksen, Tottenham Hotspur, Denmark, 89
Ivan Perišić, Inter Milan, Croatia, 85
Łukasz Piszczek, Borussia Dortmund, Poland, 84
Ricardo Quaresma, Besiktas, Portugal, 83
Andreas Christensen, Chelsea, Denmark, 82
CONMEBOL Top 30 – South American Football Confederation
Luis Suarez, FC Barcelona, Uruguay, 91
Edinson Cavani, Paris Saint-Germain, Uruguay, 89
Diego Godin, Atletico Madrid, Uruguay, 88
James Rodriguez, Bayern Munich, Colombia, 87
Juan Cuadrado, Juventus, Colombia, 82
Davinson Sanchez, Tottenham Hotspur, Colombia, 82
Luis Muriel, Sevilla, Colombia, 80
CAF Top 30 – Confederation of African Football
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Egypt, 88
Medhi Benatia, Juventus, Morocco, 85
Kalidou Koulibaly, Napoli, Senegal, 84
Sadio Mané, Liverpool, Senegal, 84
Victor Moses, Chelsea, Nigeria, 80
Keita Baldé, Monaco, Senegal, 80
Idrissa Gueye, Everton, Senegal, 78
AFC Top 30 – Asian Football Confederation
Son Heung-Min, Tottenham Hotspur, Korea Republic, 83
Shinji Kagawa, Borussia Dortmund, Japan, 82
Aaron Mooy, Huddersfield Town, Australia, 76
Brazil
Neymar, Paris Saint-Germain, 93
Marcelo, Real Madrid, 87
Paulinho, Barcelona , 87
Marquinhos, Paris Saint-Germain, 85
Gabriel Jesus, Manchester City , 85
Willian, Chelsea, 85
Fernandinho, Manchester City, 84
Roberto Firmino, Liverpool , 84
Alex Sandro, Juventus, 84
Hulk, Shanghai SIPG , 83
Douglas Costa, Juventus , 83
Spain
David De Gea, Manchester United, 91
Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid, 90
Thiago, Bayern Munich, 88
Isco, Real Madrid, 86
Jordi Alba, FC Barcelona, 85
Marco Asensio, Real Madrid, 84
Javi Martinez, Bayern Munich, 83
England
Harry Kane, Tottenham Hotspur, 87
Raheem Sterling, Manchester City, 84
Kyle Walker, Manchester City, 83
Marcus Rashford, Manchester United, 81
Jamie Vardy, Leicester City, 81
Chris Smalling, Manchester United, 81
France
Antoine Griezmann, Atlético Madrid, 89
N’Golo Kante, Chelsea, 88
Paul Pogba, Manchester United, 86
Raphael Varane, Real Madrid, 85
Samuel Umtiti, FC Barcelona, 85
Kylian Mbappé, Paris Saint-Germain, 85
Corentin Tolisso, Bayern Munich, 83
Ousmane Dembélé, FC Barcelona, 83
Anthony Martial, Manchester United, 83
Kingsley Coman, Bayern Munich, 82
Tiémoué Bakayoko, Chelsea, 80
Germany
Manuel Neuer, Bayern Munich, 91
Mats Hummels, Bayern Munich, 90
Toni Kroos, Real Madrid, 90
Mesut Özil, Arsenal, 88
Jérôme Boateng, Bayern Munich, 87
Marc-André ter Stegen, FC Barcelona, 87
Thomas Müller, Bayern Munich, 86
Joshua Kimmich, Bayern Munich, 85
Sami Khedira, Juventus, 85
Timo Werner, RB Leipzig, 85
Leon Goretzka, Schalke 04, 84
Antonio Rüdiger, Chelsea, 83
Leroy Sané, Manchester City, 83
Mario Götze, Borussia Dortmund, 83
Sandro Wagner, Bayern Munich, 80
Argentina
Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona, 94
Gonzalo Higuain, Juventus, 88
Paulo Dybala, Juventus, 87
Sergio Agüero, Manchester City, 87
Alejandro Gómez, Atalanta, 84
Belgium
Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City, 90
Eden Hazard, Chelsea, 90
Thibaut Courtois, Chelsea, 88
Dries Mertens, Napoli, 86
Romelu Lukaku, Manchester United, 86
Jan Vertonghen, Tottenham Hotspur, 84
Moussa Dembélé, Tottenham Hotspur, 82
Thomas Meunier, Paris Saint-Germain, 81
Radja Nainggolan, Roma, 81
Mexico
Hirving Lozano, PSV Eindhoven, 81
Héctor Herrera, FC Porto, 81
What exactly happens in the World Cup mode?
In FIFA 18, you can replay the World Cup in Russia with the World Cup mode. You can also conduct your own tournaments or play a simple kickoff match with all licensed stadiums and national teams.
Great things are also expected for FUT 18: New icons, dynamic items, and various World Cup modes like SBCs, drafts, or tournaments will come to Ultimate Team.
The system is similar to the World Cup mode in FIFA 14:
The coins are valid across modes; there is only one account for both the “normal” FUT mode and the World Cup mode
For every pack you buy in the World Cup mode, you also receive one in the “normal” mode
There is no transfer market; players can only be drawn or obtained through SBCs
The chemistry system is different: nationality and continental affiliation matter instead of club, league, and nationality
