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FIFA 18 Career: Affordable Talents with the Best Potential Before the World Cup

Philipp Junge 5. June 2018 Reading time 8 minutes

The best talents with high development potential in FIFA 18 before the World Cup can be found in this list. We present to you interesting, young players for your manager career sorted by positions.

In FIFA, there are regular updates for players and the potential of talents in career mode. Below, we present to you the best, inexpensive talents in goal, defense, midfield, and attack.

If you mean the sequel, you will find it in our list of cheap talents with potential in FIFA 19.

We only consider players with a market value of under 2 million euros who are younger than 23 years. We refer to the current player database from June, just before the World Cup.

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It should be noted that the potential does not have to be reached but can also be exceeded. It is only a guideline and not a binding final overall rating.

Cheap defender talents under 2 million

In addition to the well-known top talents like Matthijs de Ligt, Jonathan Tah, or Andreas Christensen, there are also some hidden gems for little money among the defenders.

We present to you inexpensive defender talents with high potential separated by position.

Right-back (RB) – Talents

Diago Dalot, 69 -> 85 (18 years, FC Porto) – The Portuguese has a contract until 2019 and a market value of 1.9 million euros. His physicality and speed stand out in combination with his height of 1.83 meters. However, he still needs to work on his passing and defensive values.
Tom Edwards, 67 -> 84 (18 years, Stoke City) – The 1.75 meter tall Englishman is contracted until 2022, with a market value of 1.4 million euros. He also relies on speed and physicality but has weaknesses in offensive and defensive values.
Sofiane Alakouch, 67 -> 83 (18 years, Nimes Olympique) – The fast Frenchman has a contract until 2020 and a market value of 1.4 million euros. He is a classic speedster: Besides speed, he excels in stamina and agility – other values are still improvable.

Center-back (CB) – Talents

Alessandro Bastoni, 66 -> 86 (18 years, Atalanta Bergamo) – The Italian boasts a height of 1.90 meters and is under contract until 2019 with a market value of 1.2 million euros. His defensive values are good, and he is likely to ensure complete aerial dominance with a jump power of 71. His pace and physicality are rather below average.
Juan Foyth, 68 -> 85 (19 years, Tottenham Hotspur) – The Argentinian has a contract until 2022 and a market value of 1.7 million euros. He is quick, has strong defensive values, good jumping ability, and stamina, and is surprisingly agile for a center-back. Plus, with a height of 1.87 meters, he has hardly any weaknesses!
Ethan Ampadu, 60 -> 85 (16 years, Chelsea FC) – The Welshman has a low market value of 400K euros and a contract until 2020. However, his price and age are evident: Only his jump power of 75 stands out for the 1.83 meter tall talent.

Left-back (LB) – Talents

Gian-Luca Itter, 67 -> 85 (18 years, VFL Wolfsburg) – The first German talent has a contract until 2012 and a market value of 1.4 million euros. He is the classic all-rounder: no strengths but also no significant weaknesses except for shooting value. After all, he is relatively tall for a full-back at 1.85 meters.
Kik Pierie, 68 -> 85 (16 years, SC Heerenveen) – The Dutchman currently has a contract until 2020 and a market value of 1.6 million euros. He is also 1.85 meters tall and has good speed values and strong jumping ability. However, endurance and defensive values still need improvement.
Blas Riveros, 68 -> 84 (19 years, FC Basel) – The next talent comes from Paraguay. He has a market value of 1.7 million euros and a contract until 2021. His strengths are extreme speed, stamina, jumping ability, strength, and agility. The offensive values are good, but the defensive values suffer badly.

Cheap midfield talents under 2 million

Next, you will see the best future stars in central defensive and offensive midfield. Players in right (RM) and left (LM) midfield can be found one section below with the wingers.

Defensive Midfielder (CDM) – Talents

Sandro Tonali, 65 -> 87 (17 years, Brescia) – The Italian is under contract until 2020 with a market value of 1.1 million euros. Besides shooting, his values are quite balanced, especially passing is strong. Additionally, he has 4 stars on his weak foot and medium/medium work rates.
Aurélien Tchouaméni, 63 -> 83 (17 years, Girondins de Bordeaux) – The Frenchman has a market value of only 650K euros and is under contract until 2020. He is an aggressive player with a high strength value, stand 1.85 meters tall and has medium/medium work rates. However, the defensive values could still be improved.
Oriol Busquets Mas, 66 -> 83 (18 years, FC Barcelona B) – Following in Sergio Busquets’ footsteps, the Spaniard has a market value of 1.2 million euros and a contract until 2018. He excels at stamina, strength, is 1.85 meters tall, and has medium/medium work rates. Speed and offensive values, on the other hand, leave much to be desired.

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Central Midfielder (CM) – Talents

Sergio Gomez, 67 -> 87 (16 years, Borussia Dortmund) – Nominally a number 10, the Spaniard fits better as a CM with 3 stars skills and weak foot as well as medium/medium work rates. With a contract until 2021 and a market value of 1.5 million euros, he is equipped with solid pace, dribbling, and passing values; he could improve his shooting and defensive values – at least if he plays as a CM.
Fabrizio Caligara, 63 -> 83 (17 years, Cagliari Calcio) – The Italian with a contract until 2023 and a market value of 725K euros is a classic box-to-box player. 1.80 meters tall, medium/medium work rates, and balanced, solid values overall. Only his shooting is a bit weaker and should be trained more.
Harry Cochrane, 61 -> 82 (16 years, Heart of Midlothian) – The next youngster is Scottish and has a contract until 2021 with a market value of 550K euros. 4 stars on the weak foot and his pace and short passing stand out. Otherwise, there is still much room for improvement.

Attacking Midfielder (CAM) – Talents

Angel Gomez, 64 -> 87 (16 years, Manchester United) – The market value of the Englishman amounts to 975K euros, and his contract ends in 2021. For a number 10, the small (1.68 meters) player brings a lot: 4 star skills and weak foot, the “Flair” trait, solid pace, and good agility and balance. His shooting and passing values still need improvement.
Phakamani Mahlambi, 69 -> 85 (19 years, Free Agent) – The first talent without a club is South African. 4 stars on the weak foot, a very strong burst of speed, and good dribbling make him a good free transfer deal. He also has the “Flair” trait and still needs improvements in shooting and passing.
Ben Woodburn, 65 -> 85 (17 years, FC Liverpool) – The second Welshman on the list has a market value of 1.1 million euros and a contract until 2022. He also possesses good pace and agility with 4 stars on the weak foot and the “Flair” trait. Additionally, he has an “Actual Face” in-game – he is not generic. The rest of his values, however, require improvement.

Cheap attacker talents under 2 million

Full attacking power is now on display: These are the best attacker talents for a small budget.

Left Winger (LW) – Talents

Jadon Sancho, 68 -> 87 (17 years, Borussia Dortmund) – The second BVB talent is English, has a contract until 2020, and a market value of 1.8 million euros. He is fast, agile, and has 4-star skills, plus the “Flair” and “Speed Dribbler” traits. His shooting and passing still need training.
Alphonso Davies, 68 -> 86 (16 years, Vancouver Whitecaps FC) – The Canadian is valued at 1.8 million euros and is only under contract until 2018. Over 90 pace, good agility, stamina, and jumping ability make him one of the top talents along with 4-star skills and a weak foot. He also has medium/high work rates and stands 1.80 meters tall.
Callum Hudson-Odoi, 63 -> 85 (16 years, Chelsea FC) – With a market value of 800K euros, the Englishman still has a contract until 2020. He brings solid pace, passing, and dribbling values, but his great strength lies in his height of 1.85 meters. 3-star skills and weak foot do not impress.

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Right Winger (RW) – Talents

Marcus Edwards, 66 -> 87 (18 years, Tottenham Hotspur) – The Englishman has a contract until 2020 and a market value of 1.5 million euros. He stands out with outstanding dribbling and 4-star skills. His pace, shooting, and passing are rather below average for a winger.
Reiss Nelson, 64 -> 85 (17 years, FC Arsenal) – The next Englishman has a market value of 975K euros and a contract until 2019. His strengths are pace and agility combined with 4-star special moves. Shooting and passing should still be trained.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles, 68 -> 84 (19 years, FC Arsenal) – Another English winger talent from FC Arsenal: His contract runs until 2019 with a market value of 1.9 million euros. He relies mainly on speed and physicality, thus bringing everything necessary to still improve the remaining values.

Striker (ST) – Talents

Kwang Song Han, 68 -> 87 (19 years, Cagliari Calcio) – Our best striker talent under 2 million euros comes from North Korea. He is under contract until 2023 and has a market value of 1.9 million euros. He especially stands out with his acceleration and jumping ability, coupled with 5-star weak foot. Dribbling and shooting are solid, but he is very weak and only 1.78 meters tall.
Amine Gouiri, 67 -> 86 (17 years, Olympique Lyon) – The Frenchman with a market value of 1.5 million euros is under contract until 2021. The right-footed player mainly relies on speed, while strength and dribbling are solid. Otherwise, there are few strengths, as he stands 1.83 meters tall and has a shooting and passing value that needs improvement.
Brahim Diaz, 67 -> 85 (17 years, Manchester City) – The Spaniard signed with City until 2019, and his market value is 1.5 million euros. He is only 1.70 meters tall but stands out with pace and especially mobility. His dribbling is extremely strong, and combined with 4-star skills and special moves, he is very unpredictable. He also has traits like “Flair” or “Speed Dribbler.”

Cheap goalkeeper talents under 2 million

Christian Früchtl, 65 -> 86 (17 years, FC Bayern Munich) – FC Bayern also has a strong goalkeeper talent. The German is under contract until 2020 and has a market value of 975K euros. A proud height of 1.93 meters is notable, and except for his pace, he has solid values everywhere.
Alessandro Plizzari, 65 -> 85 (17 years, Ternana) – The Italian with a contract until 2018 and a market value of 875K euros is comparatively small for a keeper: only 1.87 meters tall, but he has very strong reflexes.
Mile Svilar, 65 -> 85 (17 years, SL Benfica) – The Belgian has a market value of 875K euros and a contract until 2022. At 1.88 meters, he is a solid height for a goalkeeper and stands out with his pace. However, he has weaknesses in ball security.

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FIFA 18 – Tips for Talents

Training talents takes a lot of time. If you focus on young talents, you will not have an elite team immediately, but a team with great potential. Only after a few seasons will these young players show what they are truly capable of.

If you wish, you can then sell them for a multiple of the purchase price.

If you are looking for more talents, you can send out scouts in the game to look for young players. They will send you reports with interesting talents. Good – and expensive – scouts can assess potential better than cheap scouts. Set specific criteria like age and snap up strong talents at a bargain price.

You can find top talents in all countries. These countries should be particularly suitable for the specific positions:

Goalkeeper: Germany, Netherlands, Spain, or Italy
Defender: England, Brazil, or Germany
Midfielder: Argentina, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Brazil, or England
Forward: Italy, Germany, France, Netherlands, Argentina, Spain, or Brazil

Two more tips:

Scouts are particularly effective in their home country
Don’t jump in immediately. The longer the observation time, the fewer “nasty surprises” you will have.

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PS Plus June 2018: The free games in June – Is the download worth it?

Sven Galitzki 5. June 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

With PS Plus (PlayStation Plus), the free games in June 2018 are available for download now. We provide a brief recommendation for each game, indicating which type of player should consider the download.

These free games can be downloaded for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita:

XCOM 2

What is it about? The Earth has ultimately been overrun by hostile aliens who are technologically superior. The members of the resistance (XCOM) have either surrendered, been killed, or retreated to secret hideouts.

Now it is up to you to rebuild the XCOM organization using the remnants of the resistance and lead a campaign against the evil extraterrestrials.

How is it played? XCOM 2 is a turn-based strategy game – meaning you plan and execute your actions, then it’s the opponent’s turn. You alternate turns this way. The controls on the console are very well implemented – allowing you to easily plan and manage turn-based battles on the PS4.

You must gradually transform the underground bunker refuge of your resistance fighters into a fully equipped headquarters. There, you will also develop your soldiers and their equipment.

From here, you will also embark on the tactically challenging missions to reclaim strategically important locations, gather more resources, restore humanity’s trust, and drive the aliens away.

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XCOM 2 offers a multiplayer mode where you can compete against another player. However, the strength and focus of the game are clearly on the single-player mode. The multiplayer mode is merely a nice addition that is not particularly popular among players.

You should check out XCOM 2 if you appreciate an intelligent mix of real-time strategy, RPG mechanics, and resource management. Hobby strategists can’t go wrong with this title.

Trials Fusion

What is it about? Trials Fusion is the latest installment in the Trials series. Here, too, it’s classic and typical for the series: you hop on a Trials motorcycle and perform all sorts of cool stunts – from death-defying flips to breathtaking jumps and hair-raising stunts.

How is it played? It’s not just about mindlessly accelerating with closed eyes. Trials Fusion is based on realistic physics. The jumps need to be carefully planned, weight needs to be properly shifted, and the course must constantly be kept in view. To achieve high scores, you must master your bike and the track without looking.

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Trials Fusion can be played solo, in online multiplayer with friends, and even on self-created tracks.

You should check out Trials Fusion if you are into entertaining motorcycle racing action and enjoy competing with others – whether by high score or in direct duels.

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The complete game lineup for June 2018

You can currently download these games from the PlayStation Store:

XCOM 2 (PS4)
Trials Fusion (PS4)
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier (PS3)
Zombie Driver HD Complete Edition (PS3)
Squares (PS Vita)
Atomic Ninjas (PS Vita)

Additionally, this month all PS Plus subscribers receive the shooter hit Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 for free in conjunction with E3 2018.

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What are the free games for PS Plus?

Once a month, “PS Plus” members receive a delivery of free games that they can download from the PlayStation Store and add to their library. This game lineup is included in the subscription of the online service. PlayStation Plus costs around 60 Euros per year.

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In Bless steigt die Stimmung merklich: Die Steam-Reviews werden besser

Leya Jankowski 5. June 2018 Reading time 5 minutes

Bless Online had a catastrophic start, and player complaints piled up after the release. However, positive reviews are increasingly rising and the negative voices are becoming quieter.

Shortly after the release of Bless, there was a huge refund wave on Steam. Players left bad Steam reviews and were angry about their purchase. Only 38% of players rated the game positively on Steam. This was the status on May 30, the official release day.

One week after the release, the situation for Bless looks better: Reviews and positive ratings on Steam have significantly increased. Today, on June 5 (11:30 AM), 54% already leave a positive rating. That’s quite an impressive increase within a few days.

How did this happen?

Neowiz responds quickly to criticism and dissatisfied players stay away

The players who actually enjoyed Bless remained: After the big refund wave, only those players stayed who wanted to give Bless a chance. Because there were not only negative voices. Especially the combat system and animal taming received a lot of praise shortly after the release.

Neowiz receives recognition for quick reaction: It is astonishing the pace at which the developers are currently delivering updates. With each patch, a problem that the community struggled with is fixed. A major topic right now is the balance of the game. Here, Neowiz tirelessly works and responds quickly to player requests and complaints.

The players are largely satisfied with the rapid development and the performance has noticeably improved. The quick response time from the developers may have also led some to view Bless in a more generous light.

The developers apologized and offered compensation: Especially the players who purchased a founder’s package had to deal with significant problems during the head start. Neowiz publicly apologized for the major disappointment they delivered and provided compensation in the form of premium currency. Many viewed this as a nice gesture.

Communication in the Bless community has changed

Anger turns into meta-discussions and feedback: The community portals on Discord or Reddit were still full of anger directly after the release, but this has since adjusted. Initially, these were flooded with complaints about Neowiz and disappointments. Now, players can be found discussing gameplay and opening feedback threads. Complaints still arise, but everything is running a bit less heated.

The actual players are annoyed by the many negative criticisms: The actual players can no longer hear the whining from their own community. They acknowledge that there are still many issues, but they can still enjoy the game. They wish to be left alone in this.

This is what our reader Badoldy writes about the constant negative criticism:

“Just move on, honestly. Go play WoW or BDO. […] Just move on, and I’ll have a smaller queue when I get home from work. Then I can get in faster and enjoy the game. Keyword: Enjoy. Try to discover the world instead of reaching Max-Level in 48 hours.”

What does our Mein-MMO community say? You should wait and see

Last week, we asked you how you feel about Bless. These were the survey results from 1,300 votes:

I have not formed an opinion yet and am waiting: 29 %
Good, I am satisfied: 21%
Bad, this is unacceptable: 19%
No idea, I am not interested in Bless: 18 %
So-so, could be better: 13%

The majority of our community remains patient. Most likely want to see if Neowiz can fix all the problems. After that, the good and bad voices are approximately balanced. The satisfied voices slightly outweigh the dissatisfied ones by two percent.

A selection of reader comments

Moritz Heitkamp is positively surprised: “I have already put in some hours of playtime. So far, I am positively surprised. The game really makes me crave for more. Let’s see how it goes with Max-Level and PvP. If a few dungeons, raids, and PvP events come, it could become something great. I found it amazing how quickly the developers addressed and resolved the major problems.”

Erzkanzler is surprised; he recognizes parallels to HDRO: “It’s an advanced Lord of the Rings Online with a dynamic combat system! (…) I spent ages in HdRo and immediately felt at home in Bless. The skill system corresponds to my favorite class from HdRo (good old Rune) and I LOVE it. Wild jumping around like in other ‘action combat systems’ annoys me, and pure tab-targeting alone bores me. (…) Overall, I feel well entertained in Bless. Even the usually mindless ‘kill quests’ manage to excite and motivate me. I tame animals just for the variety and craft voluntarily… a rarity in other MMOs for Erzkanzler.”

Elyth finds the term beta inappropriate: “What is the point of everyone bringing up the ‘beta phase’? This game has existed since 2016 and was released before. Also, they are selling it in the store for 30 euros, with a cash shop, and then hide behind the beta when everything is bad. If it is a beta, they should distribute free keys and let people TEST it. They could build everything on that, as has been the case in other MMOs for decades.”

Nyo finds Bless simply boring: “In conclusion, I can only say that the game does not engage me in any special way. It’s a standard MMORPG that personally reminded me a lot of WoW, but nothing seems particularly coherent to me. For me, at least, it cannot motivate me. Or simply put: It’s just boring.”

EliazVance finds good and bad: “I am currently neither excited nor overly disappointed. The launch was a disaster with countless poor decisions from the developers. But the speed with which many problems are being addressed is exemplary. The game itself feels somewhat old, swinging visually between ugly and quite nice. The performance is terrible. The sound seems cheap and sometimes annoying, aside from the mostly quite good voice acting. BUT: It’s fun.”

Bless is currently dominating the sales charts on Steam. It remains to be seen how developments will progress here. However, the overall mood is already significantly better than shortly after the release.

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Citadel: Forged with Fire – Upcoming server wipe frustrates fans

Andreas Bertits 5. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of the survival MMORPG Citadel: Forged with Fire are walking a fine line. Because a server wipe is necessary for a major update, which does not please all players. The developers are aware of this.

Major update requires server wipe

A major update is coming. The developers of the MMORPG are currently preparing a comprehensive update. This brings the following:

a redistribution of player progress and many other improvements
a new game balance
optimizations to the world layout
a revision of the costs of various crafting recipes is planned, which will significantly change the balance and pace of the game

A server wipe is necessary. Since the update brings such significant changes, a server wipe is required. The developers aim to ensure a fair game. The update is expected to be released around early to mid-July 2018 and the server wipe is planned shortly before that. A specific date will be announced later.

Citadel spares these 10 servers – no wipe on legacy servers

Not all servers will be deleted. The developers are well aware that a server wipe is not well-received by all players. To avoid alienating these players, 10 servers will be retained where progress will not be deleted. These will be considered as legacy servers:

TheBrink(OfficialEurope)
CitadelUSEast33
CitadelEurope11
Tokoree(OfficialUSEast)
Elundriel(OfficialUSEast)
Luminous(OfficialUSWest)
ShadowCape(OfficialEurope)
Akatore(OfficialEurope)
CitadelEurope4
CitadelEurope5

Many players are already showing little enthusiasm for a wipe, while others express understanding. The “Harry Potter MMO” Citadel: Forged with Fire needs to evolve. Players are demanding new features and optimizations. And these inevitably come with a wipe.

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Player kills a third of the opponents in Fortnite, still fails spectacularly!

Jürgen Horn 5. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) a player did everything right and shot almost a third of all opponents. But at the last enemy, he overdid it and thus threw away the epic victory!

What happened? Teeqzy is a professional Fortnite player who plays for the French team Millennium. He is really good, and when he is on the way, kills rain down on his account. Therefore, he had an impressive 30 kills in one match! This is almost a third of all players in a round that he took down by himself!

At the end of the round, there was only one opponent left, and the safe zone was extremely small. Teeqzy only had to deal with the last enemy, and then a truly epic victory would have been his.

Only one opponent left!

The opponent is trapped! Luckily for Teeqzy, his last opponent didn’t seem to be particularly skilled. He had barricaded himself in a tiny hut and had no escape. Instead of simply taking him out, Teeqzy wanted to celebrate his last kill in a particularly nasty way.

A really nasty trap! He simply opened the door, placed a trap on the ground, and closed it again. You can hardly execute a kill in a meaner and more malicious way. The ground trap regularly deals damage, and without an escape route, it means a painful end for the victim in that cramped space.

Too early to rejoice!

Unfortunately, the “victim” did not want to be one and defended itself. Teeqzy’s opponent still had a decent amount of hitpoints and survived the first damage spikes of the trap. Teeqzy was still in front of the door, dancing joyfully his victory dance, when the supposedly doomed opponent suddenly peeked out and hit Teeqzy with a volley from his weapon.

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The surprised pro wanted to jump away but was caught and thus threw away the victory in a ridiculous way.

So always remember: In Fortnite, you only win when the last opponent is really dead!

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Destiny 2: Are we working with old enemies in Forsaken?

Sven Galitzki 5. June 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

Recently, Bungie revealed the name of the major autumn expansion for Destiny 2 – Forsaken. However, there may be more behind this name than just the title of the upcoming addon.

On June 4th, Bungie unveiled the name of the next expansion for Destiny 2 in a short teaser. They also provided significant hints on how your Guardian’s journey will continue in autumn 2018. Players will reportedly return to the Reef, the home of the Awoken and also a (currently) allied Fallen – Variks.

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However, it is possible that the last known survivor from the House of Judgement is not the only fallen ally that players will find among the ranks of the Fallen.

Can we expect an unusual alliance in Forsaken?

There may also be allied Fallen in Destiny 2. After completing the Destiny 2 campaign, players have the opportunity to return to various locations and engage in different missions.

One mission series on Titan is called “The Enemy of My Enemy” and leads players to the Rat King questline. However, before that, there is an interesting encounter during this mission. Players encounter a Hive Knight and a Fallen Captain fighting against each other in a reactor room.

Notably, the English name of the Fallen stands out: Mithrax, The Forsaken. When Guardians encounter these two fighting enemies, they must decide whom to eliminate. If you take out Mithrax first, you are then forced to destroy the Hive Knight as well.

However, if you take out the Knight first and refrain from shooting at the Fallen afterwards, the Captain remains calm. Mithrax even turns to the Guardian, utters a few words in the language of the Fallen, and then teleports away or assumes a defensive stance instead of attacking his usual enemies. Apparently, he is thankful to his rescuers.

Is this a hint at the autumn expansion? Some fans now believe that Bungie is using this encounter to hint at the upcoming Forsaken expansion and a potential alliance between the Vanguard and the Fallen.

Mithrax is a member of the House of Dusk. According to Destiny Wiki, the House of Dusk is made up of former members of various other Fallen houses. The Fallen regrouped under a new roof after being severely diminished in the storyline of Destiny 1 and losing much of their infrastructure.

The House of Dusk was formed with the aspect of survival in mind. Worshipping and revering Servitors and other machine gods is not at the forefront of this Fallen house. And even though the House of Dusk is currently not friendly toward the Vanguard, many Guardians believe that it would be plausible and even logical to form such an alliance in this time of need.

The Fallen can’t afford to suffer more losses, and the Vanguard is still grappling with the aftermath of the Cabal invasion.

Perhaps Mithrax will help to initiate a new alliance between Guardians and Fallen to withstand new threats together. Bungie is known for ensuring that such nuances never find their way into the game by chance.

However, this is of course just speculation and one of many plausible theories on how the story of Destiny 2 might progress. None of this has been officially confirmed in any way. But in a few hours, we should know more. The official reveal stream for the Forsaken expansion will start then. As is tradition, we will accompany this reveal with a live ticker.

What do you think? Will there actually be such an unusual alliance in Forsaken? Might Prince Uldren even have a say and promote such an alliance?

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Für diese 2 Missionen in Red Dead Redemption 2 müsst Ihr draufzahlen

Cortyn 5. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Those who only buy the standard version are out of luck. Rockstar includes two side missions only in the expensive game variants of Red Dead Redemption 2.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the most anticipated games of the year. Therefore, it was not surprising that Rockstar presented several variations of the game yesterday and even introduced an additional box for €100 that does not even include the base game. However, within the content of the various game versions, a major annoyance has emerged. Some of the side missions are only available if players decide to purchase the special editions.

Which content is being withheld? The two side activities “Bank Heist” and “Gang Hideout” are available to players only if they purchase either the Special Edition (€84.99) or the Ultimate Edition (€99.99). Both missions are not part of the main story but belong to the numerous “side activities” that players can engage in within Red Dead Redemption 2.

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Players express outrage: On Twitter, Rockstar Games confirmed that the two missions were “specifically crafted for the special editions of the game.” Fans do not believe this and rather think that “Bank Heist” and “Gang Hideout” were cut from the base game to later offer them as a bonus for the special editions.
Most players likely would have no problem if various cosmetic items found their way into alternate versions, but when it comes to story content that tempts them to purchase a more expensive version, the fun ends for many.

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However, it remains unclear what scope the two missions will have and whether their absence will even be noticed or completely lost in the scope of the game.

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The mood among fans is definitely tense now, and accusations are growing that Rockstar is “only out for money.”

What is your opinion on these bonus missions? Can you do without them? And what do you think of the practice of offering story content only in premium editions?

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„I hope you die“ – Why many women do not speak in voice chat

Cortyn 5. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Women often have a hard time gaming. A female streamer reveals the kinds of hostility she sometimes has to deal with.

AnneMunition is one of the more well-known female streamers, with nearly 300,000 subscribers and over 10,000,000 channel views, who has built a loyal audience. A few days ago, she spoke out about how women are still treated in video games and responded to the following questions on Twitter.

“Why don’t you use voice chat?”
“Why can’t I find a girlfriend who plays video games?”
“Why do you mute people when they ask if you’re really a woman?”

In the video, she only shows clips from a single round of “Rainbow Six Siege” and what kind of hostility rains down there – solely because she is a woman.

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In the video, it seems she can’t please the gentlemen of creation either. When she dies early in a round, she is insulted for being “so bad.” When she then gets multiple kills, they say she “took them from the others.”

Further insults come continuously during the match:

“How old is it?”
“Your kind is not welcome here.”
“Hey, tranny bitch, kill her.”
“We are not like this because we dislike women. We are like this because you suck.”
“Are you playing the right game, lady? This is not League of Legends or some shit where you just flaunt your tits in the stream.”
“I hope you die.”

Mixed reactions as a response: The reactions to the video are varied. On one hand, AnneMunition receives a lot of support from other women who also state that they always end up as targets for hate when they reveal themselves. Some other players counter that one “shouldn’t take it so seriously” and that insults on the internet are just part of it. It’s pure coincidence that it sometimes also affects women.

In an interview with Kotaku, AnneMunition added that she thinks “maybe I’m a naive fool, but I don’t refuse to accept that we can’t all treat each other a little nicer.” She is tired of the subject being swept under the rug time and again and everyone pretending that everything in this area is fine.

“Players have learned that they can do these things without fearing any consequences.”

Maybe it’s time for some serious consequences.

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Fortnite: Patch notes for Update 4.3 are here: Jump pad, new hero

Robert Albrecht 5. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The new bounce pads are coming today, Tuesday, June 5th, to Fortnite: Battle Royale. What else will be included in Content Patch 4.3? There was no server maintenance! And the challenges for week 6 will only become active on Thursday. We have the patch notes in German.

The patch notes for Fortnite 4.3

Update: Update 4.3 has now been released. The admittedly quite short patch notes are already available:

Fortnite Battle Royale 4.3: The bounce pads are now in the game as expected – this is a rare trap that can be found in treasure chests, llamas, supply drops, and simply from the ground. They can be placed on walls or on floors.
Fortnite Save the World 4.3: Diecast Jonsey and Chromium Ramirez are available in the “Save the World” event store. Both will be available starting June 6th. This is what they look like. We have included them in the featured image.

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Bounce pads come in today’s update to Fortnite Battle Royale: The “simple” bounce pads will still be familiar to the veterans among you. These could cover a large distance in a specific direction in Fortnite. These bounce pads were removed in the meantime and are returning today.

Because their rarity level will be lower than that of normal bounce pads (epic/purple), the new bounce pads can be found significantly more often.

The catch with the bounce pads: You will not receive fall damage. So you can build a tall fortress, place the bounce pad in the middle, and easily escape in a dangerous situation. But even in combination with shopping carts, you can move even faster.

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When will the update for Fortnite arrive? The content update 4.3 is expected to be available around 2 PM German time. Unlike in previous weeks, there will be no server maintenance. The bounce pads are expected to be found in the game world starting from 2 PM.

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What will be included for Save the World players in the update? According to the roadmap released a few days ago, there will be new chrome heroes available in the event store today. With the upcoming update 4.4, which is expected to be released during the week of June 11th to June 15th, players can look forward to the following features:

Blockbuster part 3
New antimatter sniper in the weekly event store
The advantages fabricator will be expanded
Player reporting

Specifically, the ability to report players is often a hot topic. Epic promises a comprehensive communication on this soon.

At around 2 PM, there will always be comprehensive patch notes from Epic. We will provide these as usual afterwards.

What do you think about the update? Are you excited about the bounce pads?

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Royal Blood has been released on iOS and Android! Is this MMO for you?

Jürgen Horn 5. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The long-awaited mobile MMO Royal Blood (Android and iOS) is finally here. You can now download and play it for free on Android and iOS phones and tablets.

What is it about? Behind Royal Blood lies one of the most ambitious mobile MMORPGs of recent times. The game from South Korea aims to change the way you see mobile MMOs especially in the West. According to the developers, they have totally revamped nearly all aspects of the game and took their time with the release.

Therefore, Royal Blood was released on June 5 instead of the originally planned December 2017.

A mobile game in the style of a PC MMORPG

Royal Blood has some unique features that are meant to distinguish it from previous mobile MMOs. Here are some of the most prominent features of Royal Blood:

The Unity graphics engine looks great and has already won two awards
In Royal Blood, you should not rely on autopilot. Those who don’t play themselves won’t be able to tackle the most lucrative challenges
There are four heroes (Warrior, Bard, Mage, and Archer), each with two skill sets, allowing for different play styles
In addition to the usual quests and tasks, there are events in the world that promise special rewards and further enhance the gameplay
There is a crafting system that allows you to create your own items
Life skills, such as fishing, are also included. So you don’t always have to fight.
There are raids in PvE against particularly nasty bosses
In the 3vs3 PvP arena, you fight as a small team against other players
Fans of mass battles compete in 70vs70 clashes
The best PvP players can be crowned ruler for a week if they are particularly victorious in the battles.

Royal Blood: Free download for Android and Apple

You can now download Royal Blood from the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Store. The game is free. However, there are items in the shop that you can buy with real money. According to the developers, these items are also available in the game. It just goes faster with real money.

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Do you want to know what the game feels like? Here you can find our preview report on Royal Blood from the beta.

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Sony wartet nicht, enthüllt bereits im Vorfeld zur E3 2018 mehrere Spiele

Sven Galitzki 5. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

Sony begins the countdown to the E3 2018. Before the fair starts, a new game will be revealed daily starting June 6th.

On the official PlayStation Blog, Sony announced its own countdown to E3. In this context, the company plans to gradually reveal something new daily starting June 6th, until the main event in the form of the official E3 presentation is served on June 12th at 03:00 AM.

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The E3 has not yet started, but Sony wants to provide excited fans with exciting information and updates even before the game fair.

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This is the plan until Sony’s scheduled E3 Showcase:

Wednesday, June 6th 5:00 PM: Announcement of a new PS4 game with PS VR support
Thursday, June 7th 5:00 PM: Release date for an upcoming game from the Worldwide Studios
Friday, June 8th 5:00 PM: Announcement of a new PS4 game
Saturday, June 9th 5:00 PM: Announcement of a new PS VR game
Sunday, June 10th 5:00 PM: Details on a highly anticipated game for PS VR

Where can I follow the countdown? On the official PlayStation site, on live.playstation.com, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook will announce the news daily from June 6th until the E3 Showcase. The PlayStation Blog will expand these announcements with additional content.

Which games are in the running? Official information is scarce here. However, two allegedly leaked lists are currently circulating that could possibly provide insight into which titles some of the countdown dates may refer to.

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If the lists are to be believed, the three new games could possibly be a new Bioshock with VR mode, Bloodborne 2, or Devil May Cry 5. The title from the Worldwide Studios could be The Last of Us 2.

Note that these are merely speculations based on unconfirmed information.

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Black Desert has a problem with hacks and bots – players demand public shaming

Lucas Kaczynski 5. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

In Black Desert, hackers are causing disturbances, gaining unfair advantages in PvP or buying out the auction house. Players feel that Kakao Games isn’t doing enough to combat these hackers.

Black Desert requires a lot of time and effort: Black Desert is a PvP-focused game where you can be attacked by other players at any time once you reach a certain level. To craft the best equipment for PvP, players need silver and materials. However, some players do not want to “work” for their gear for hours.

Black Desert has a bot problem

With bots to the top: To contribute at the top in Black Desert, players need to play a lot and grind. It’s clear that some players choose the path of least resistance and let a bot handle the grinding.

Speed hackers are causing trouble, among other places, in the Hystria Ruins. Since there are rarely players there, they can hunt monsters undisturbed. If they encounter another player, they simply switch channels.

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Those who cheat become rich: According to a Reddit user, speed hackers in Hysteria make between 100 million to 200 million silver per hour. With this money, hackers then buy rare resources in the auction house and inflate prices.

Players accuse Kakao Games that the publisher is not doing anything against the botters because they leave money in the cash shop.

There are other ways: In BDO Korea or BDO Southeast Asia, the last names of banned players are regularly published. This way, players see that the developers are reacting to the hackers.

Hacks for everyone

Hacks are openly distributed and advertised: Hacking in Black Desert isn’t even difficult. Anyone with an internet-enabled device and knowledge of how to use Google will quickly find what they need.

In relevant forums, one can buy attack and spell speed hacks, allowing players to spam their abilities. Players can also disable animations, enabling various skills to be triggered consecutively without pause.

Or you set your attack speed to 100. As stated in the offer: “Higher numbers are possible, choose the number you like.”

But the hacks don’t just limit themselves to fighting. They can also increase your cooking speed if you want. The hack is then available as a complete package for $30.

How does Black Desert solve its typical MMORPG problem?

Typical MMORPG problem: Almost all major MMORPGs suffer or have suffered from such hacks and bots. An entire industry exists around these games. For example, Blizzard fought for years against the German bot manufacturer “Bossland”. Players are closely observing how the publishers are tackling this battle against bots and hackers. Apparently, Kakao Games is doing too little in Black Desert to ensure a fair game.

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Bless Online – Patch lets monsters die faster

Lucas Kaczynski 5. June 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

Neowiz has released the patch notes for Patch v1.0.0.8. These changes are expected by the players of Bless Online.

Why was the class balance adjusted? Shortly after Bless Online launched in Early Access, some players complained that the game was too easy. Monsters and players would die far too quickly, and the gameplay just didn’t feel right.

In response, Neowiz released Patch v.1.0.0.4, which reduced the damage of all classes, increased their health points, and lowered the mana costs of abilities.

A little too well-intentioned: However, with Patch v.1.0.0.4, issues arose. The early game had become unplayable for some classes, as monsters were taking too much damage. Classes that did not focus on damage were particularly affected. The patch was released on June 1, 2018.

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Patch addresses player criticism

Only a few days have passed since the last patch, yet Neowiz has already implemented a new patch. Patch v1.0.0.8 addresses some of the players’ concerns.

Leveling between level 11 to 13 should feel better. Some quests can now be started earlier and they grant more experience points.
The health points of open world monsters have been reduced.
- Level 1-15: by -30%
- Level 16-40: by -25%
- Level 41 and above: by -20%
The health points of monsters in dungeons have been reduced by 20%. This affects the dungeons Guiscard Hideout, Sleeping Scale Remains, Balmont Dungeon, Mausoleum of the Wise Ones.
The damage bonus from combo chains has been increased. You now receive a damage bonus from a 2-hit combo, and it is overall higher.

Additionally, Neowiz is changing the abilities of some classes.

Guardian:

The ability “Shield Upper Swing” now has a cooldown of 15 seconds.
The ability “Draw Sword” now has a cooldown of 30 seconds.

Berserker:

Players gain 10% more “Anger” when they successfully execute the last ability in a chain.
The modified “Rampage Tactic” stance now sets the cooldown of the “Assault” ability to 10 seconds.

Ranger:

The ability “Steady Concentration” and the way it can be modified have been adjusted.
The ability “Dodge Move” and the way it can be modified have been adjusted.
The modified chain bonus time has been increased from 2 seconds to 5 seconds.

Wizard:

In the “Cold Tactic” stance, the cooldown of the combo starter “Biting Cold” has been increased from 0 to 7 seconds.
The cooldown of the ability “Thunderbolt” in the “Atmospheric Tactic” stance has been increased from 0 to 7 seconds.

Big Plans for the Future

The upcoming changes: Neowiz has also commented on future adjustments. The chain bonuses should only be interrupted if the player misses with an ability.

Currently, the combo chain is interrupted if an ability misses, the opponent dodges, resists, or is immune. However, since players can only influence their hit rate, only missing should lead to a combo break.

When will the action camera come? Neowiz also comments on the announced action camera. They found that all classes, except for the Berserker, are not optimally controllable with the camera during development.

Therefore, they want to fine-tune the camera but are currently focusing on stabilization and balance. They will provide fans with more information once they can estimate when the action camera will find its way into the game.

Neowiz wants the action camera to be activatable for all classes except the Paladin.

The Community’s Mood is Shifting

This is what the community thinks: In recent days, the mood of the Bless community has shifted. They are trying to give Neowiz constructive feedback and are pleased with the developer’s open communication. With the patch, Neowiz has also nerfed the wizard, which many players view positively. In recent days, wizards have jumped through Bless Online and spammed the ability “Biting Cold” of the “Cold Tactic” stance while completely ignoring the combo system.

Where many negative comments dominated at launch, the mood is now more positive and hopeful.

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Xbox: The E3 has the “biggest sale of the year” with Xbox One X and games

Micha Deckert 5. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

As part of the upcoming E3 2018, Microsoft has announced a sale. The “biggest Xbox sale of the year” features discounts on Xbox One X, accessories, and select games.

The official Xbox website has announced a large sale in conjunction with the upcoming E3. On June 7, the “biggest Xbox sale of the year” will kick off, promising discounts on the Xbox website, the Microsoft Store, and at participating retailers.

E3 discounts on Xbox One X, Xbox One S, accessories, and games

Microsoft promises bargains: So far, the E3 promotion has only been described in detail on the American Xbox website. Although the discount week has also been announced for Germany, the local prices have not yet been disclosed.

What will be cheaper? The following offers were presented on the American Xbox website:

The Xbox One S console with 500 GB for 199 dollars
The Xbox One S console with 1 TB for 249 dollars
The first discount for the Xbox One X at 449 dollars
Up to 75 discount on selected games, including first price reductions for new titles such as Monster Hunter: World, Sea of Thieves and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
One month Xbox Live Gold and/or Xbox Game Pass for 1 dollar
A price drop of 10 US dollars on Xbox controllers

When does the sale start and when does it end? The discount event runs from June 7 to June 17 online and at participating retailers. Although only American prices are available so far, it can be assumed that similar discounts will likely occur in Germany.

The this year’s E3 will take place from June 12 to June 15. In line with the upcoming “biggest Xbox sale of the year,” Microsoft also promises the “biggest show of all time” for the fair itself. The Xbox press conference will be held in advance of the event, on Sunday, June 10 at 10 PM German time.

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Closers Online: Roadmap – Here’s how it continues for the Anime MMO 2018

Andreas Bertits 5. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of the anime MMO Closers Online continue to work on new content and have announced this based on a roadmap for 2018. What updates, patches, and features can fans expect in 2018?

Those who enjoy the adventures of the anime online game Closers can look forward to further challenges. The developers have now announced what content fans can expect by the end of 2018.

Closers fans are getting new content

This is what to expect until June 2018. By the end of this month, you can expect the following content:

Wolf Dogs join the fight
Super Mega Community Events
Level cap increased for all characters
Planar Gate Raid (Mephisto, Vitus)
Gremory Laboratory and Union Temp Headquarters
Yuri, Seha, and Sylvi as new Special Agents
The option to see the server time in-game.

July to September will be hot. More updates for Closers will be released over the summer:

Violet joins the fight
The special agents J and Misteltein
Levia / Nata / Tina / Harpy special crews
Wolfgang and Official Agent
Summer Beach Dungeon
Cyborg Costume
UNION Temporary HQ Area and Irina / David Raid
Official EME PvP Tournaments

October to December offers further updates. Several series of new content will also be released by the end of the year:

Soma and Luna are added
Operation Purification (the newest and toughest raid dungeon on the KR server)
Violet Special Crew
Wolfgang and Soma Special Agents
Level cap increased to level 83
Halloween Event Dungeon
Gremory Superior Laboratory
Winter Event Dungeon
Upcoming system updates
- Trade limit will be increased
- Preview of costumes on the black market
- Queuing system will be revised
- New function to report a player
System updates in development
- Item stack splitting
- PvP system improvements

So there’s a lot for fans of the anime MMO Closers to look forward to throughout this year.

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The 5 Best Party Games for the Couch on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

Cortyn 5. June 2018 Reading time 5 minutes

We have selected five top games that you can play with friends in front of the TV. There’s something for everyone!

The majority of games are played on a PC, connecting with friends over the internet to dive deep into fantasy worlds or experience nerve-wracking shooters. But what do you do when your friends are actually at your doorstep and have settled into your home? For exactly this situation, we have picked out the best “party games” that you can play with friends on the couch.

We present to you five games that you can play with your friends on one screen, guaranteed to bring lots of laughs. All featured games are available on Steam for under €20 – hence, the perfect price to quickly gather some money with two or three friends. All you need is an HDMI cable or a Steam Link to stream the games directly to the big TV. Alternatively, some titles are also available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. At least the gamepads from PS4 and Xbox One can also be easily used with Steam.

Stick Fight: The Game

What it’s about: Stick figures are the most harmless drawing, and they can’t do anything to anyone? Wrong! In Stick Fight, each player controls a stick figure fighter and quickly grabs various weapons scattered across the maps. Most maps are destructible and subject to various gravitational objects.

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Those who succeed can crush their friends under boxes or simply shoot the ground from beneath their feet.

What makes the game special: Each round lasts only a few seconds, so an early exit isn’t a problem. With many different levels, interesting weapons, and even some (easily understandable) power-ups, boredom doesn’t set in. Fast, frantic, and incredibly funny.

Which groups the game is suitable for: Those who find Super Smash Bros. too complicated and WWE too silly. Also, anyone who has always wanted to push their friends into lava.

Available platforms: PC

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Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset in Review – Does the new chapter convince?

Andreas Bertits 5. June 2018 Reading time 8 minutes

With Summerset (PC, PS4, Xbox One), the second major expansion for the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online has been released. We have looked at the ESO expansion in our review. Summerset promises new adventures. However, despite the usual high quality, the expansion also faces a problem.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset offers

What is Summerset? With the paid expansion Summerset, you travel to the Summerset Isles, the home of the Altmer, also known as High Elves, in the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. The queen of the people has opened the borders to foreigners. However, upon arrival, you will realize that something is wrong. Summerset focuses on telling a new story in an area of the fantasy world Tamriel that has not been covered since The Elder Scrolls: Arena in 1994. Smaller changes to the gameplay are also included.

Quests: Summerset offers a variety of new quests that will lead you across the Summerset Isles and present you with plenty of challenges.
A beautiful game area: The Summerset Isles are among the most beautiful that have been seen in The Elder Scrolls Online so far. You will hardly be able to stop being amazed.
Profound lore: In Summerset, you will learn more about the Altmer. The High Elves had isolated themselves from the rest of Tamriel for a long time and are now opening the doors to their realm, which you will explore and learn more about the Altmer.
World events: New are the Rift geysers, which lead to exciting events when monsters stream out of them, which you should defeat along with all nearby players – including boss fights.
Gameplay changes: Especially the adjustment of two-handed weapons, which now allow you to receive a 5-piece set bonus, bring some changes to the game.
Jewelry crafting: You create your own jewelry based on new recipes as part of a new profession, which you then use for your equipment.

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How good is ESO: Summerset

Summerset suitable for newcomers: Summerset invites you to the Summerset Isles through a new story, which had been inaccessible to the rest of the Tamriel continent for many years. You can either visit the Isles with your existing hero or start anew through a tutorial. This tutorial presents the general new entry into the MMORPG. So if you’re new to ESO, you’ll be taken directly to the Summerset Isles.

The tutorial introduces you a little to the story and reveals that quite a lot is wrong on the Isles. You will also be confronted with a treacherous murder, which stands in stark contrast to the beautiful landscape. Prior knowledge of the overall story of ESO is not required. However, those who have played the main game, the DLCs, and the Morrowind expansion will get a little more background information and can draw connections to the overall story.

Beautiful but safe: Summerset thrives on the story and the new game areas. You will hardly be able to stop being amazed when you visit the lush green meadows and fields, explore the deep forests or stroll through the majestic cities. The Altmer, the High Elves, live on the Summerset Isles.

For a long time, the people lived isolated from the rest of the world, but led by the new queen Ayrenn, the borders are now open to outsiders. So you will have plenty of opportunities to learn more about the culture of this people. As beautiful as it is to explore the world of the Summerset Isles, it lacks a little of the strangeness that the Morrowind expansion emitted. The Altmer and even their architecture appear “safe” and as if they were taken from a regular fantasy novel, just like the new monsters you fight. Nevertheless, there is much to explore, discover, and many things to marvel at.

The numerous quests lead you over the isles, consisting of Alinor, Auridon, and the hidden Artaeum. The Psijik Order lives there, which you may even join. You can expect a guild quest, as you know it from the main game. Throughout this quest line, you will rise in ranks and learn more Psijik abilities, which will improve your hero. However, the NPCs seem totally stiff and lifeless during conversations, which detracts from the immersion.

Good quests, little innovation: The quests are full of political intrigues, betrayal, and also epic moments. From a story perspective, there is actually nothing to criticize here – if only the quests would offer a bit more variety and something new in terms of gameplay mechanics…

Furthermore, you have access to a new jewelry crafting system, through which you create your own jewelry based on recipes, just like with other crafting professions in the MMO. This way, you also improve your equipment yourself.

Therefore, Summerset offers a lot more of what you already know from the main game and Morrowind. Large areas full of secrets, an exciting story, and some new gameplay elements.

So everything is alright?

What the fans like: The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is a solid expansion that offers more ESO. And that is both a blessing and a curse. It may seem unfair that this criticism now applies to Summerset, as it also applies to many other MMORPGs, but Summerset literally rubs the problem in your face and constantly pushes it in your face – it simply offers exactly the same as you already know.

Does ESO stagnate with Summerset? This may be fine for fans. They want more of the same and may also view innovations with skepticism. But without innovations, we have stagnation, and this leads to a game standing still. The story in Summerset is good, the quests tell exciting stories, and yet you always have the feeling that you have experienced all this before. The umpteenth espionage mission, the constant back-and-forth, the repeating boss battles. Also, the quest giver Oriandra, who keeps reappearing to advance the main story… This was already the case with the Prophet in the main game. All of this feels like chewing the same gum for days.

“Yes, what do you expect from an expansion to an established MMORPG?” Risks, innovations, and also a bit of courage to think outside the box. Do quests have to always follow the same formula? Do you always have to know beforehand how a mission ends? Other genres manage to offer something new. Why do MMORPGs seem to be standing still? Summerset is clearly aimed at fans of the series and completely shuts itself off from a new generation of players. Yet we are operating in an entertainment segment that thrives on creativity. Where even new, exciting ideas can lead to success. Why do so many MMORPGs avoid these and just go in circles?

As mentioned, this criticism can be applied to many representatives of the genre, but with Summerset, it is just so obvious. The game constantly screams in my face: “Ha, you may have played this before, but we are doing it again!” In terms of new ideas and innovations that simply show that ESO can be more, can develop, Summerset fails.

The highlights of Summerset

For solo players and group players: Summerset does exactly what you expect from The Elder Scrolls Online: It tells a new story. Whether you experience it alone or in a group does not matter much. Thanks to level scaling, nearly all content can also be tackled solo. You will experience plenty of quests that lead you through the areas of the Summerset Isles. Summerset offers some highlights:

Rift geysers – These world events are what you wish to see more of in Summerset – a new and interesting gameplay expansion that is fun.
Cloudrest – The raid Cloudrest for twelve players offers an exciting group experience. More of this, please.
The Summerset Isles – The beautiful landscapes that simply invite you to explore everything are at the forefront of the expansion.
The story – Even if the quest mechanics leave something to be desired, the story of Summerset can convince and offers exciting twists.

Is Summerset more MMO than the main game?

The single-player MMO: The Elder Scrolls Online is also very playable alone in the main game. Zenimax intended from the start to appeal not only to MMORPG fans but also to the single-player series of The Elder Scrolls. The level scaling, where you can complete any content regardless of your level, is, by the way, meant to motivate you to play ESO as a single-player RPG. This makes ESO feel somewhat like a single-player RPG dressed in MMO garb.

This has not changed with Summerset. Only a few contents like Cloudrest or the geysers require a group. So if you prefer to play the lone wolf, you can do that in Summerset as well.
It is also entirely possible to gather a good group and complete the quests and visit the dungeons together. You decide how you want to experience Summerset.

You are not visiting the Summerset Isles for the first time. Already in The Elder Scrolls: Arena from 1994, it was possible to explore the Summerset Isles. There you had to search for one of the parts of the broken Staff of Chaos. This could be found in the huge dungeon Crystal Tower. This tower also plays an important role in Summerset!

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Long-term motivation of Summerset?

Summerset as an expansion to The Elder Scrolls Online offers you basically the same long-term motivation. However, after the end of the main story, you are left with only the repeatable content like raids and geysers to improve your hero.

How many hours of fun? Summerset offers around 30 hours of fun before you finish the main story. Besides that, there’s still plenty to do.

What do I do after the story? After the story, the raid Cloudrest beckons. Twelve players fight their way through this contaminated city and also have to eliminate boss enemies there. Additionally, world events around the Rift geysers take place regularly. Hordes of monsters stream from these, which you must defeat along with all nearby players. At the end, there is a battle against a boss.

How varied is the game? The variety can be compared to that of the main game. There are plenty of quests, but they are quite linear. The quest mechanics also repeatedly occur. Killing monsters, talking to NPCs, finding items… You already know this from the main game, from Morrowind, and numerous other MMOs. Cloudrest and the geysers bring some variety.

Is there an endgame? The raid Cloudrest and the geysers represent the endgame of Summerset, just as the hunt for set items (of which there are some new ones to find) and the desire to create the perfect build for your hero. PvP continues to take place as in the main game in Cyrodiil.

Is the game something for me?

The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset is worth it for you if…

Quests are your top priority in an MMORPG
You want to learn more about the lore of the fantasy world Tamriel and want to know a lot about the Altmer
You don’t mind if there are no major innovations in the game
You place less focus on PvP and instead value PvE

Similar games: The Elder Scrolls Online: Summerset might appeal to you if…

You enjoyed the main game The Elder Scrolls Online and the first expansion Morrowind.
You love epic stories like in Star Wars: The Old Republic (SWTOR) that you can also experience solo
You like completing raids with friends as in Final Fantasy 14

Difficulty level: Beginners and advanced players. It doesn’t matter whether you are starting with ESO new or continuing as a veteran. The difficulty level adjusts to your character’s level. No prior knowledge of the main game is necessary.

Conclusion – A solid expansion that lacks innovations and real changes

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Guide: How to Play Bless Online with a Controller in Your Garden

Lucas Kaczynski 5. June 2018 Reading time 4 minutes

We will show you how to play Bless Online in your garden with the Steam Controller.

It is very warm outside. And although you want to play Bless, the heat puts a damper on things. But with this little trick, you can sit in the cool garden and experience your adventures in the world of Bless Online from there. We will show you how, in six easy steps.

Step 1: Connect the Steam Controller to your PC

Connect your Steam Controller wirelessly to Steam on your PC. For this, plug the wireless receiver into your PC and select the settings icon in the top right corner in Big Picture Mode.

Under “Controller,” select the “Controller Settings” option and then choose “Add Steam Controller.” Now follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 2: Choose a suitable controller configuration for you

Go to your PC and select Bless Online in Big Picture Mode. Go to “Manage Game” and then “Controller Configuration.” Click on “Browse Configurations” and choose a configuration. Personally, I use “v2.1 BASIC Bless Online (Based off default keybinds) by 5Miles, but you can use any other configuration.

Take this and proceed to step 2. If you just want to play Bless Online with the Steam Controller, proceed to step 5.

Step 3: Install the Steam Link app

Download the Steam Link app from the Google Play Store. The app is currently only available for Android. Start the app on your smartphone or tablet and follow the instructions. Enable your Bluetooth and connect the Steam Controller to your phone or tablet.

Step 4: Establish a connection between your PC and your phone/tablet

Now connect to your computer via Wi-Fi and check the connection between the Steam Link app and your PC running Steam.

Tip: If your connection is poor or drops, select “Quality” under “Streaming Settings” in the Steam Link app and choose “Fast.” You can also limit the resolution under “Advanced.” Set it to 720p or 480p if you are having issues.

Step 5: Set up the Steam Controller properly

Important: Quit Steam! Right-click on the desktop icon and select “Run as Administrator” under “Compatibility settings.” Bless Online’s anti-cheat system blocks the Steam Controller if Steam is not run as an administrator.

Start Bless Online once you have run Steam as an admin. Navigate through the launcher with the mouse and keyboard and select a character to play.

Now go to the interface settings under Keysettings and open the tab “Party.” There, you assign new keys to the settings. Assign “Select Yourself” to Numpad key 1 and so on, up to “Select Party Member 5.”

Then open the tab “Action Bar” and assign the key “^” to “Stance Conversion.” This is the key next to your 1. In the game, it will be displayed as “”.

Additionally, assign the “Combo Extender Y” the key “Z.”

Now go to the tab “Game Settings” at the top and select “Control Mode.” There, you uncheck “Left + Right Mouse Click to move”

Finally, go to the controller configuration, select the top tab “Left Trigger Held” and click on the settings for the “Combo Extenders.” Now click on the ability for “Y” and assign it the position of the key “Z.” English and German keyboards have a different layout.

Step 6: Start in the game!

Connect PC and Android device: If you have set everything up correctly, start the Steam Link app on your Android device, pair the Steam Controller, and go to “Play.” Now you should be able to enjoy Bless Online from anywhere in your house.

This is how you control in the game:

Right next to the slash when you hold down the left bumper

X = Ability 1/Combo Extender T
Y = Ability 2/Combo Extender R
B = Ability 3/Combo Extender Y

Holding right bumper:

Left Circle = A menu through which you can activate your mounts, for example
Left Stick = selects your party members

Tap right bumper = Tab

Left Stick = Run

Right Circle = Mouse. If you press it, the cursor disappears, and you have a pseudo-action camera.

Left Circle = Your abilities 4 to 7

Right shoulder button = When pressed long it jumps

Left shoulder button = 180-degree turn. Especially practical in PvP

“Start” button = When pressed long, you consume your first item; when pressed briefly, your second item.

“Select” button = Autorun; when pressed long, you stop the autorun.

These are just the most important information about the controls. You can modify the controller configuration according to your preferences. We wish you good luck on your adventures in Bless Online.

You can also play any other Steam game in this way. The Steam Link app also works with other input devices, such as the PS4 controller.

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Temtem looks like a Pokémon MMO, but without Pokémon

Patrick Freese 5. June 2018 Reading time 3 minutes

Have you always dreamed of a Pokémon MMO? Temtem makes it happen, bringing new Temtem monsters instead of Pikachu and co. You can catch them and have them battle against each other.

In Temtem, you catch monsters in the wild, collect them, and have them compete against other monsters. It is an MMO that is heavily inspired by Pokémon – and that is not hidden. The game has now reached the goal of its Kickstarter campaign. €59,880 was set as the goal, and the campaign has now surpassed €103,000. New features are still being unlocked.

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What is Temtem anyway?

The game is produced by the Spanish studio Crema. In Temtem, you try to become the best tamer in the game. You discover new species, build the perfect battle team, and fight against eight dojo leaders. The battles are turn-based, and the elements of the monsters play an important role.

You will also often encounter members of the Belsoto clan in the game. This group fights against Temtems and humans.

Does that sound familiar? An evil organization that is against the monsters and “tamers” of the game. The references to the Pokémon games with the villains from Team Rocket are obvious. The developers do not hide this either. They clearly state that their game has been inspired by Pokémon.

However, it all takes place as an MMO. You have a story that sends you across six islands. But it doesn’t have to happen alone. The world counts as “massively multiplayer” – trainers from all over the globe can see you, join you, and play together with you.

Co-op battles are included

The battles in Temtem usually take place with four players in a 2-vs-2 mode. However, there are also 2v1 battles against untamed, wild Temtems or 1v1 battles in tournaments. In these battles, chance should play no role at all; everything depends on your skill and strategy.

Tournaments are an important factor in Temtem. There is even a ban system that allows you to block one of your opponent’s Temtem for the match, forcing them to choose another fighter.

The co-founder of the Crema studio explains that growing up and playing with Pokémon are among his best childhood memories. With Temtem, they want to share those good experiences with players and also incorporate the features they dreamed of in the past.

This way, it should be possible to breed your own monsters. This will create Temtems with perfect stats.
Housing is also included. You can buy your own house in the game and decorate it as you wish.
- Houses of other players can be visited.

Temtem is set to be released in Early Access in September 2019. An alpha phase is planned for 2018. The game will initially be released only for PC. A version for consoles PS4 and Xbox One is also planned. If the Kickstarter goal of $250,000 is reached, the studio wants to release Temtem for the Nintendo Switch as well.

Something is happening with the “real” Pokémon too: Pokémon Let’s GO Pikachu and Let’s GO Evoli have been announced for the Nintendo Switch

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Perfect World zeigt Battle-Royale FarSide und MMO ReEvolve auf E3

Andreas Bertits 5. June 2018 Reading time 2 minutes

At E3, publisher Perfect World will showcase two new games: the battle royale online shooter FarSide and the sandbox MMO ReEvolve.

Do you enjoy the online games from Perfect World? Then you have a reason to look forward to E3. Two interesting titles will be presented. However, these are mobile games!

Mobile Battle Royale and Mobile Sandbox

FarSide. The battle royale shooter will play similarly to PUBG or Fortnite:

You will be dropped over the FarSide arena
On the huge map, you will gather gear and weapons
The map continually shrinks
There are many vehicles you can use to move faster across the arena
Realistic gameplay with recoil and ballistics when firing weapons
Master a range of skills, including firearms, driving vehicles, and swimming, to outsmart your opponents

ReEvolve: The sandbox MMO will focus on time travel:

You will use space-time tunnel technology to travel to past epochs and other planets
Two factions
Massive game world
Day and night cycle
Changing weather
Realistic animal behavior including food chains
Gather resources to create new items and buildings
Build a base
PvP deathmatch

At E3, we will learn more about these two new mobile games from Perfect World.

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