We at Mein MMO are giving away new mounts for Neverwinter. This time it is about magnificent spider mounts that you can ride. We have them for Neverwinter on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Horses are totally uninteresting in the MMORPG Neverwinter, as you can ride so many other creatures. These include lions, gorgons, ostriches, and recently even spiders! For players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, we have 20 of these critters for you.
20 tropical and 20 blue-spotted riding spiders to win
The riding spiders are not for arachnophobes, but they look cool and make a good impression. Depending on whether you play on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, you will receive a different spider mount here.
PlayStation 4: Suratuk’s blue-spotted spider
Xbox One: Suratuk’s tropical spider
The spiders differ only in their color. The stats of the mounts are identical. They have a 50 percent movement speed bonus and have 2 insignia slots. Ideal for exploring the wild jungles and the Lost City of Omu.
To immediately receive a key for a spider mount, you need to perform 3 actions from the following list (e.g. visit Facebook page, follow on Twitter, and visit theme page). Afterwards, your key will be unlocked in this field.
Please ensure that you get the correct mount for your console.
After starting Neverwinter, you will have the option to link your gamertag with your Arc account. If you choose this option, the Xbox One’s internet browser will open, where you can complete the linking process. If you skip this step, you will have another opportunity later.
Select the “Arc” option once you are in Neverwinter
Install Arc. (You can also find Arc in the Xbox One Store.)
Launch Arc and press the X button.
Enter your code in the field and select “Redeem”.
Return to Neverwinter and visit the rewards agent in the Protector’s Enclave to receive your item!
PlayStation®4 (only SIEE):
Create a Sony Network Entertainment Account in the PSN (or use your existing Sony Entertainment Network account).
Select the PlayStation®Store icon on the main page of the PS4™ system and download Neverwinter (or download it here on your PS4).
In the PlayStation®Store, select ‘Redeem Codes’ at the bottom of the menu.
Enter the code.
If the code is entered correctly, select ‘Continue’ in the dialog window.
Select ‘Continue’ to complete the code redemption.
Start Neverwinter and visit the rewards agent in the Protector’s Enclave to receive your items!
Please note that these items will be bound upon pickup and can only be claimed once per account. The codes are valid only until December 31, 2017.
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With Battle for Azeroth, there are significant changes to the “Mythic+” dungeons in WoW. Players will no longer be able to change their gear – we will reveal why this is so.
With Battle for Azeroth, Blizzard aims to change many of the game mechanics of World of Warcraft. The “Mythic+” dungeons are also being adjusted. One change is likely to be particularly dramatic and will especially displease professional players. In the future, it will no longer be possible to change gear during a dungeon.
Why is Blizzard doing this? The Game Director Ion Hazzikostas revealed during the livestream that this change is intentional and well thought out. Players should prepare at the beginning of the dungeon for what to expect. This way, they have to make a decision instead of selecting the optimal set after every fight – because if there is always a perfect answer, then there is nothing to decide.
Multiple sets – standard for professionals. Especially professionals often had multiple sets for the same specialization, which they adjusted after each fight. Were there particularly many enemies in the next pull? Then the AoE set was equipped. Is there a boss fight with an enemy starting at 30% HP? Then they take the execute set. Those who wanted to perform optimally needed two, three, or even four sets. Blizzard now wants to avoid this.
Difficulty will be adjusted. Those now concerned that dungeons at a high “Mythic+” level will become impossible, can be reassured by Blizzard. The dungeons will be adjusted to this changed rule, so there should ultimately be no difference.
Currently, however, there is a way in the beta to bypass this hurdle – those who leave the instance can adjust their gear outside the dungeon and then return. However, this is likely to cost more time than it saves in most cases.
What do you think of this change? A good thing? Or should Blizzard leave it alone?
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After the big press conferences of the E3 2018, we want to know what you liked the most.
The first days of E3 2018 went well, and everyone is now looking forward to the new releases that were announced. The E3 was a great entertainment show, not just for hardcore gamers.
Some presentations were very well received, while others faced ridicule in the community.
The E3 Highlights from the Mein-MMO Editorial Team
For us at Mein-MMO, the fair was exciting. There were important presentations like The Division 2 and announcement teasers like The Elder Scrolls VI, which we were happy about. Our highlights are diverse.
Cortyn was most excited about the presentation of The Last of Us 2. The trailer with gameplay was shown at Sony’s press conference.
Jürgen’s heart soared when he saw the trailer for The Elder Scrolls 6 – Even if it was just a mini-teaser. He is also looking forward to the ESO add-ons and the new mobile game The Elder Scrolls Blades .
Sven, our shooter expert, already proved his passion for “shooters” during the livestream. During the E3, he enjoyed the presentations of The Division 2, Anthem, and the Destiny 2 add-on “Forsaken” the most.
Micha is on the hype train heading to Night City. The presentation of Cyberpunk 2077 was totally to her taste. Why the Cyberpunk trailer ignited her hype, she explains here.
I, Patrick, had several highlights. Battlefield 5 in first place, closely followed by Cyberpunk 2077. I’m also excited about Ori and the Will of Wisps!
Right now, there is a lot of buzz in the gamer community because those who have registered Fortnite on PlayStation cannot play it on Switch anymore. Therefore, fans are now finally demanding crossplay and cross-progression from Sony. However, according to our guest author DevilRon, Sony is doing everything right!
To put itright from the start: No, I am not a “Sony fanboy”! I grew up with the good old Super Nintendo. Then came the GBA, N64, PS2, Xbox, laptop, NDS, PSP, Xbox 360, 3DS, PS4, PS Vita, PC, and finally the Xbox One in pretty much that exact order.
Crossplay as a Constant Topic
For about two years now, a certain discussion has caught my eye in numerous forums again and again. It’s about the topic of “crossplay.” Crossplay between various systems, between mobile phones and PC, between PC and Xbox One, between PC and PS4, and even between PS4 and Xbox One.
Everything should be interconnected as best as possible. The topic is all the rage and has reached a new peak with the announcement of Fortnite on the Switch. Why? Because now everyone can happily play Fortnite together, only Sony refuses to play along, preventing players from landing on a server with players from other consoles.
A shitstorm is brewing: Twitter and other social media are exploding because of this: Numerous players are complaining, denouncing Sony, and throwing insults.
Rightly so? No, I don’t think so. I am, in fact, quite clear in my opinion that Sony is currently doing everything right. Why? I would like to explain this to you with some arguments.
“This is for the players” – Maybe, but it’s about much more…
…namely clearly about money and this is repeatedly forgotten by passionate gamers. Sony or the Sony Corporation is primarily a company that was founded in Japan in 1946 and specializes in entertainment electronics.
A company always pursues economic goals, wants to secure a place on a national or even international level, make a profit, and grow. Sony is achieving this quite well, especially with the PlayStation. This includes nearly every console that bears that name.
There have never been any real flops with PlayStation, even though now and then there were candidates like the PS Vita that did not manage to establish itself particularly successfully in Europe and North America.
Great Numbers for PlayStation
The current console generation around the PS4 is selling tremendously. At the end of 2017, Sony released some numbers indicating that they:
sold 5.9 million console units and over 55.9 million PS4 games during the Christmas season of 2017.
since the launch of the PS4, over 73.6 million PS4 models have found a new home.
Microsoft Clearly at a Disadvantage
The competitor named Microsoft wants to keep the sales figures of Xbox One exact, but mentioned in May 2018 that they observed an increase in sales of about 15%.
However, we get slightly more accurate numbers from EA. The financial manager of EA named Jake Jorgensen commented in the trade magazine “Variety” on the console war we know and mentioned that Microsoft has not even come close to Sony’s sales figures.
It’s assumed that Microsoft has sold around 30 million units in total, which wouldn’t even be half of the 73.6 million achieved by Sony with the PS4.
Why Should Sony Share Its Success?
But what does this have to do with crossplay? Well, the thing is quite simple: Sony and Microsoft want to win over the same customers: namely us gamers. Whether you like it or not, Sony and Microsoft are clearly competitors from an economic point of view.If a company manages to come out on top, why would they want to share with the second-placed? Why would the king want to share his realm? Because that is exactly what could happen with crossplay!
Boundaries Would Blur
I know many friends, for example, who consciously chose the PS4 because they grew up with PlayStation from a young age. Exclusive titles are not even that important to these people, as they “just want to play FIFA or Fortnite anyway.” At the same time, many friends mention that there’s one thing that is clearly better with the Xbox One, namely the controller.
I can’t even count how many times I’ve heard how extraordinarily good this feels. Nevertheless, they don’t want to switch to Microsoft because over time they have built a whole base of social contacts on PlayStation 3 & 4.
Microsoft Would Benefit More from Crossplay than Sony
Let’s assume crossplay is established. What’s stopping these friends from switching to Microsoft? Nothing, because they could play together with old acquaintances from PlayStation times through crossplay and my friends would also still have the better controller in their hands.
Who would win in this situation? Clearly the second-placed, namely Microsoft or number 3 of the consoles, the Nintendo Switch. These two would benefit from the enormous player base that Sony has built over the years with the PS4.
A Risky Game with Little Gain
There would be a shift in power, with Sony also bearing the greatest risk. Of course, it could also happen that Sony could gain players in this process, but why would they want to bet on this rather dangerous hand of cards if they are currently winning?
The players’ response to Sony’s crossplay policy:
Boycott Sony!
Sony will regret this!
Sony will fail!
But let’s be honest, nothing of this is currently felt. Even the falling stock price by 2% cannot yet be attributed to the crossplay debate, as these numbers are too fresh.
At present, there is absolutely no indication that…
Players will actually boycott the PS4 for the foreseeable future.
The sales figures of the PS4 have dropped and customers are switching to consoles that handle crossplay more openly.
Crossplay is more a buying argument for a specific console than, for example, exclusive titles.
Outbursts of Anger are Not Constructive!
For Sony to engage in crossplay, facts must follow and this does not mean angry outbursts on Twitter, but clear changes that prove that crossplay is a very important issue for people. Only then will Sony act.
That Sony does not just want to annoy the players with this crossplay debate and that there are indeed economic goals behind it has already been shown by the past.
Microsoft Would Do the Same!
Final Fantasy 14 can be played without any problems together with people on PC. But why didn’t this game appear for Xbox 360? Naoki Yoshida, producer of the successful title Final Fantasy 14, hinted that the game was also planned for Microsoft’s console, but this idea had to be discarded because the then Xbox 360 did not support crossplay and Microsoft did not want to make changes to its corporate policy.
Back then, Microsoft also didn’t want to Share
Why didn’t Microsoft want to know anything about it back then and today, several years later, is it different? Well, you only have to take a look at the sales figures of 2013 and it becomes clear that there was always a balanced power relationship between the PS3 and the XBOX 360.
Both console manufacturers sold around 77 million units at that time, it was a neck-and-neck race without a real loser. Microsoft saw no reason to tinker with the successful formula as it was enough to win alone.
The Turning Point in the Console War
The Xbox One and PS4 were released in the same year, thus starting the race from the beginning. While Sony clearly focused on video games, Microsoft developed a bit… um “differently”. Who doesn’t remember the presentation of the Xbox One, where nearly only topics like “sports” and “TV” were presented and video games completely fell into the background?
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With this strategy, Microsoft failed and fell behind, while Sony was able to gain distance. Of course, Microsoft had to make changes to win back the favor of gamers, who still remember “Always-Online”, “Region-Lock” and further aspects of the planned Xbox One. This led to a breach of trust.
Microsoft Wants to Gain Favor with Gamers Again through Crossplay
So, there are not just one reason why Microsoft is relying on crossplay and it’s not just the clear lead of Sony, but also because they want to win back angry players. This strategy seems to work, because as we can see, it is no longer Microsoft being portrayed as unfriendly towards customers, but Sony, the electronics giant from Japan.
What results this will lead to sooner or later, we do not know. However, I believe that Sony’s current disinterest in crossplay is justifiable at least from an economic perspective. Of course, I can also understand the impulsive behavior of people who vent their frustration on Twitter, etc., but whether this alone will suffice for Sony to make changes, well, I don’t think so.
It also raises the question of whether Microsoft would have reacted differently regarding crossplay if their current console generation were doing significantly better, like in 2013 when the balance between PlayStation and Xbox was significantly more even and they didn’t want to support crossplay with FF14.
I would be very interested in your opinion on this.
This article was written by guest author DevilRon1989. The opinion does not necessarily reflect those of Mein MMO.
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Studios with a long tradition in single-player and story are suddenly developing multiplayer online games like Anthem or Fallout 76. It makes financial sense. But at BioWare and Bethesda, it sounds as if they accidentally ended up there, believes our author Schuhmann.
Single players can do well, but not for long: Who still talks about Fallout 4 today? The RPG was released in November 2015, had three or four good months, and faded with some DLCs. Although it was a hit at the time, the revenue dried up relatively quickly.
Multiplayer Games: Indispensable for large publishers
Multiplayer is here to stay: Grand Theft Auto V (2013), on the other hand, is still breaking revenue records years after its release. It has been continuously supplied with content by Rockstar and earned a ton of money through microtransactions. In 2017, Grand Theft Auto V, a game from 2013, was the game with the highest digital revenue on PS4 and Xbox One.
GTA still made the most money in 2017 – years after its release.
Games-as-a-Service are the new “Franchises”
Companies need multiplayer: Therefore, it is economically logical for publishers to focus on multiplayer games. They need steady revenue to finance their ever-growing machinery:
In the past, game companies needed hits – those without hits went under
Until a few years ago, studios needed franchises, popular game series, to survive: They had to turn their hits into “series.” Those without franchises were bought out
Today, publishers are hot for the steady revenue of a games-as-a-service. They need to turn their game series into “pseudo-MMOs” that are continuously developed and generate money through microtransactions
But the companies have a problem: Their audience actually does not want online games.
Bethesda and BioWare – strongholds of storytelling: Especially BioWare and Bethesda are closely associated with terms like “RPG,” “story,” or
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The moderators of the subreddit of Battlefield 5 have had enough of posts about historical accuracy – and now threaten with penalties.
What happened? EA and DICE have decided that women will play an important role in the upcoming WW2 shooter Battlefield 5. Some players, especially on Reddit, are unhappy with this decision and are complaining. They are also not happy with the prosthetic arm that was shown in one of the trailers.
This brings up many discussions: In the subreddit of Battlefield 5, everything is currently about historical accuracy. Why that is good, why that is bad and who even needs it.
But that is now over.
Moderators say: Enough with the bullshit
The moderators of the subreddit published the post “We’ve had enough, stop it. New rule: No more whining about historical accuracy. It’s a game, not a history book. Violations of the rule will have consequences.”
In summary, the moderators believe that the community is not capable of having a reasonable conversation about “historical accuracy.” Many have expressed criticism of the features and keep doing so in threads of the subreddit. In most cases, this escalates and ends with insults.
“Hate us as you will, but we have had enough of this bullshit.” In an update, the mods made it clear again, “We are not paid or controlled by EA and DICE and are not affiliated with them.”
Nevertheless, they give users another opportunity to talk about the topic of “Historical Accuracy.” In a mega-thread that was created specifically for this purpose. It has already accumulated 600 comments.
What led to this new rule?
In the past few days, more and more threads from users dissatisfied with the policies of EA and DICE have appeared on Reddit. In their opinion, women should not be in Battlefield 5.
There was this thread from a user who introduced himself as a historian. In his post, he complained that he was labeled as “uneducated.” The background is the statement of EA’s COO Patrick Söderlund, who said that it is the uneducated people who complain about women on the front lines.
The end of the story, which no one could foresee, is that the Reddit user was not a historian at all. He also did not attend the school he mentioned. And well, the Reddit thread has now been deleted. But you can read it on ResetEra.
The Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 will give Guardians the opportunity to boost their characters to a level that enables them to immediately tackle the new content of the autumn expansion. We have the details on character boosting.
New and returning players will have the chance to elevate their newly created or existing characters to a higher level with the release of the Forsaken add-on in September 2018, allowing them to dive directly into the Forsaken content. A boost feature makes this possible.
Boost lets you start with Forsaken immediately if desired
Here’s how the boost feature works: The boost will function similarly to the Spark of Light – the boost item from Destiny 1. This allowed a new or under-leveled character to be elevated to a higher level, saving a significant portion of the lengthy leveling process.
However, there is a significant difference: While the Spark of Light was a consumable item in the players’ inventory, the Forsaken boost will be an additional option on the character selection screen of Destiny 2. This option will be available when launching the Forsaken expansion on September 4, 2018.
Another difference from the Spark of Light: With the boost option, players not only receive a character boost up to the level cap of the previous DLC but also the ability to skip the campaign and all other Year 1 content. According to Bungie, players will be positioned to immediately dive into all the new Forsaken content without having to clear the old content first.
For newcomers and returnees: New players can thus skip the entire Year 1 content if they wish and immediately plunge into the new content of Forsaken. Returnees get the chance to catch up to the previous power level cap with their main, secondary, or even tertiary character.
Are there any limitations? Everyone who purchases the Forsaken add-on will receive one free character boost. Additional boosts can be purchased if desired. However, details on pricing are not yet known.
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
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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.
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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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