Exchange in Fortnite: How you can sell skins for V-Bucks!

In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) you can finally return purchased skins and items with Update 4.3 and get a refund. How the refund system works and how you can sell skins in Fortnite for V-Bucks, you can see here.

What is the deal with returns? Some time ago, Epic Games suddenly offered a refund system. This meant that you could return items you purchased in the last 30 days for the full amount of V-Bucks. However, the feature was almost immediately removed.

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The reason: It seems that the refund feature could be exploited, as it was possible to return the normally non-returnable level packs for the Battle Pass. However, the levels purchased in the pass remained intact.

Therefore, the return feature was quickly removed and thoroughly revised. Now, with Update 4.3, it is back, but different than before.

Help, where is the exchange feature?

As back then with the first version of the refund system, players are asking, “Where the hell is it?” We also had to search and research for a while, but eventually, we found the return feature. And that was in the most remote menu in Fortnite!

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First, click on the menu in the top right (three bars).

This is how you find the refund menu: Follow the steps in the following images, and you will quickly find the menu to return skins and items.

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In the menu, click on the gear icon in the top right.
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This menu appears. Then click on the tab farthest to the right (keyhole icon).
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Under the “Submit a Request” button, you will find the new refund option!
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Here you can return items you purchased in the last 30 days. Select the item, provide a reason in the next field, and then confirm the return. You should then receive your V-Bucks back.

What are the rules for returns?

Unfortunately, you cannot buy and return items at will. After all, Epic wants to make money too. So there are clear rules and limits for refunds:

  • You can only return skins for pickaxes, gliders, outfits, and emotes. No battle passes or associated items (like level boosters).
  • The purchase must have occurred within the last 30 days
  • You can only return 3 items for life (so far). So think carefully!
  • The returned item will NOT immediately reappear in the shop. So you may have to wait a long time until a returned item is available again in the shop rotation.
  • You only get V-Bucks back, never real euros.
  • You must provide a reason for why you are returning the item
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Whether Epic will increase the limit on returnable items again remains unclear. Do you find the feature useful, or would you like it to be different?


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Fallout 5 oder Fallout Online – Was kündigt Bethesda an?

What is Bethesda up to? After a surprise live stream started last night on Twitch, featuring the Vault Boy in front of a monitor displaying the Fallout-typical “Please Stand By” loading screen, Fallout fans are wildly speculating.

A new Fallout?

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What happened? Shortly after 5 PM, a live stream from Bethesda suddenly started on Twitch, accompanied by a Twitter announcement. Both feature the “Please Stand By” loading screen from the Fallout games. The live stream also showcased a Vault Boy statue, the “mascot” of Fallout. Over the past hours, Bethesda employees appeared on screen, but no real hint about what it all means has been revealed yet.

Fallout 5, Fallout: New Vegas 2, Fallout Online, or a remaster. There are currently several theories regarding what this could be about. One can assume that Bethesda will announce something soon. But what?

The 3 big solutions in Fallout

  • Fallout 5 – One possibility is a sequel to Fallout 4. However, the last installment of the post-apocalyptic RPG series was released in 2015, and fans would expect a regular release timeframe from Bethesda, which would normally point to The Elder Scrolls 6 by now. However, The Elder Scrolls Online is currently doing very well, and the studio likely does not want to take away players by announcing TES 6 – which doesn’t fit with the teaser either.
  • Fallout News Vegas 2 – A spinoff of the main series, like Fallout New Vegas released by Obsidian Entertainment in 2010, could be a plausible option. The game was released between Fallout 3 and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. This would make such a “spinoff” fit well between Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls 6. However, the development studio Obsidian has already stated that they are not involved in this new project. That does not mean, of course, that no other studio could be working on a spinoff.
  • Fallout Online – This is a very interesting option and not unlikely at all. With The Elder Scrolls Online, Bethesda, or rather Zenimax, has already shown that it is possible to turn one of the series into an MMORPG. Currently, there are also rumors that this new game will be a Fallout like we have not seen before. This could align well with an online game. Whether Bethesda will take the same path with a Fallout Online as with TESO by developing a theme park MMO, or rather a survival game like Conan Exiles, is the big question.
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The 3 small solutions in Fallout

  • Remaster of Fallout 3 – There are also rumors circulating that Bethesda will release a remaster this year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Fallout 3, with improved graphics and possibly also a port for the Nintendo Switch. But, is such an effort like the live stream warranted?
  • Fallout 4 for Nintendo Switch – A conversion of Fallout 4 for the Nintendo Switch is conceivable, since this has already worked with The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. However, the question arises why they would go to such lengths for it.
  • Fallout GO – Although there is already a mobile game for the post-apocalyptic series with Fallout Shelter, it is still possible that Bethesda is planning something like Pokémon GO. We would go hunting for mutants, robots, and Deathclaws… And the development studio had already mentioned wanting to release more mobile games.

The Hybrid Solution

  • Starfield – For years, there has been a rumor that Bethesda is working on a space RPG with Starfield, which is supposed to connect the universes of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls. In Fallout’s future, we would fly into space, meet other races like space elves, experience adventures, and eventually, this would lead into a very distant future with The Elder Scrolls. However, the announcement now seems to specifically refer to Fallout.
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In Fallout 4, many dangers await, and there are surprise moments.

What is the most likely option? In the humble opinion of the author of this article, a Fallout Online or a remaster of Fallout 3 is what we will most likely see. The tenth anniversary of Fallout 3 is a good indicator that a remake might be in store. A Fallout Online, on the other hand, would provide Bethesda with long-term revenue.

Perhaps we will find out tonight what new developments we can expect from the Fallout universe.

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Etwas Neues zu Fallout kommt, doch die „New Vegas“-Macher sind traurig

While fans are still speculating about the mysterious Fallout stream, Obsidian Entertainment states that the project has nothing to do with them. Instead, the developers of Fallout: New Vegas are unusually sad on Twitter.

Thousands of Fallout fans are still captivated by Bethesda’s livestream, which unexpectedly went online last night. Viewers see a test pattern that serves as a loading screen in the newer Fallout titles, along with a Vault-Boy figure that is occasionally moved by a guy.

A studio that seems to have nothing to do with the hype is Obsidian Entertainment. The studio has repeatedly emphasized in the past how much they would love to make a sequel to Fallout: New Vegas.

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Obsidian Entertainment is Sad on Twitter

Obsidian speaks up on Twitter: The studio behind Fallout: New Vegas, which was released in 2010 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC, has often talked about a possible sequel. According to Obsidian CEO Feargus Urquhart, a second part would be separate from what the team at Bethesda is doing and could, like Fallout: New Vegas itself, be set on the West Coast of the USA.

After the Fallout stream went online, Obsidian posted a cryptic message on Twitter. “How can you just leave someone hanging? Questions for a friend” is written in the tweet, which is further accompanied by the hashtag #ItsNotUs.

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Fans Interpret Tweet as Statement on Fallout: While Obsidian does not explicitly explain what their tweet refers to, Fallout fans see it as a statement regarding a sequel to Fallout: New Vegas.

Even though Obsidian has repeatedly stated that they are not working on a new entry in the series, some players still hope for a return of the studio to the franchise.

Players Believe in Fallout 3 Remastered: In the Fallout Subreddit, hints about the mysterious stream are currently being collected. Some fans assume that a remastered version of Fallout 3 could possibly be announced.

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Fallout 3 will celebrate its tenth anniversary in October, and the title received a hidden DLC on Steam 28 days ago. The test pattern shown in the stream is the same image used in Fallout 3 – although colored.

It should also be mentioned that Fallout: New Vegas received a hidden DLC 20 days ago as well. Fans speculate that Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas could be released together as a remastered version.

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This Overwatch map kicks you out, even though you are actively playing

On the latest map of Overwatch, there are strange moments. Players are kicked for inactivity, even though they are actively participating.

In Overwatch, some players are currently experiencing very strange issues on the new map Petra. They receive warnings that they will soon be kicked from the game for inactivity, despite desperately trying to find opponents.

Petra is too large: The reason for the AFK warnings lies in the size of Petra. The eight-player map is designed for the “Free-For-All” mode, also known as “Deathmatch”. It’s all about constant action and the permanent threat from other players. But that is often not the case in Petra.

The map is not only perceived as “too large” but also as too convoluted. Petra spans multiple levels, and even if you think you can hear an opponent, they could be unreachable on another level of the map.

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The consequences of AFK warnings: If someone receives a notice that they will soon be kicked for inactivity, they might become a bit panicked. Because those who leave games too often without participating actively (especially in ranked modes) may face account penalties such as temporary bans. This is what creates unrest among players.

Blizzard is working on a solution: The developers at Blizzard have heard the feedback and are working on a solution. According to Bill Warnecke from Blizzard, the map will not be revised and reduced as many players have requested. Instead, the developers plan to increase the “AFK timer”. This would require more time to pass without enemy contact before players receive a warning and are subsequently kicked.

However, there is still no exact date for the update.

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Check out the trailer for “Pokémon Let’s Go” for Nintendo Switch

New Pokémon adventures for the Nintendo Switch are coming in November: “Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu” and “Let’s Go, Evoli”. In the trailer, you can see what to expect.

The adventures in the Pokémon universe start on November 16, 2018, with Pokémon Let’s Go on the Nintendo Switch. Pokémon Let’s Go in the versions “Pikachu” and “Evoli” is inspired by Pokémon Yellow, which was released in 1998 in Japan for the Game Boy.

Depending on the version, either Pikachu or Evoli will accompany you on your adventures.

Features from Pokémon GO in the games: Trainers who already play Pokémon GO will find intuitive features in Pokémon Let’s Go. This includes the catching feature that rewards you for good throws.

Pokémon Let’s Go takes place in the Kanto region, where the first 151 Pokémon were found. With your Joy-Con controller, you throw Poké Balls at wild monsters. If you want, you can play together with friends in two-player mode.

Everything you need to know about “Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu” and “Let’s Go Evoli” and how it integrates with Pokémon GO is shown in our overview: Pokémon Let’s Go for the Switch with Coop-Multiplayer announced

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WoW comic “The Speaker” shows why we need to collect Azerite

A new comic about World of Warcraft provides new information about the background story. Those who enjoy sad dwarf lore will find it here.

The story of Battle for Azeroth is announced through various comics. Now the second issue of the prehistory has been released with the title “The Speaker”. It is about Magni Bronzebeard and his visit to the Sword of Azeroth, where he hopes to communicate with the planet.

Magni’s Memories: The “Diamond King” Magni Bronzebeard no longer hears the voice of Azeroth. But when he collapses in despair, he remembers days from the past. There he ruled alongside his wife Eimear and raised their daughter Moira together with her. However, Eimear died during an attack by the ice trolls, and Moira later ended up with the Dark Iron dwarves. The memory of the loss and his mistakes drives him to ensure that this does not happen with Azeroth, bringing his attention to the Azerite.

You can read the complete comic in German here: Link to “The Speaker” comic

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What other speculations are there? Some fans on Reddit are already speculating again that the comic contains some ambiguities. The theory has long circulated that Magni has been corrupted by the Old Gods and is now unwittingly acting on their behalf. This fits with the fact that Magni no longer hears the voice of Azeroth in the comic but only memories from the past. Whether there is anything to this theory will probably only become clear towards the end of the upcoming expansion.

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What do you think about the comic and the little bits of dwarf story that came with it? Is the story told better this way or should it all take place and be visible in the game?

All information about Battle for Azeroth can be found in our comprehensive overview of the upcoming expansion.

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What would Fortnite look like if it had been released 20 years ago? Chic!

Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) allows for some cool fan movies thanks to the video editor. Fans have created Fortnite in a retro arcade sidescroller style. This is how Fortnite might have looked if it had come to arcades 20 years ago.

For some time now, Fortnite has been recording all matches as replays. You can rewatch your best or worst actions at any time. But Epic has packed in a few cool features into a video editor.

This allows you to freely adjust the camera angle. Recently, some fans have given Fortnite a cool 2D arcade look.

Fortnite in 2D

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The video “Fortnite: The Arcade Game” shows the entire gameplay from the side. The players shoot through the area and at the end of each “stage”, they go to the next level. Among other places, to the disco or the soccer field. In the end, it comes to an explosive showdown in the “Skybase”.

We have embedded the video here for you. Enjoy watching!

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New shooter “World War 3” shows urban combat and tanks in the trailer

Battle Royale as far as the eye can see. Many developers want a piece of the pie – including Farm 51, who have announced the shooter World War 3. The trailer shows tanks and a fierce battle for the streets.

Battle Royale in Small, Warzone in Large

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What is it about? World War 3 immerses you, as the name suggests, in the Third World War. Here you fight with modern warfare equipment, use vehicles and drones to gain dominance. Furthermore, you are supposed to fight for “national pride”, which sounds a bit strange. Additionally, the team aims to pursue a realistic approach. Bullets and their impact on armor should be authentically integrated into the game.

A small Battle Royale mode. World War 3 does not aim to escalate the popular mode into something even bigger like other titles, with larger maps and even more room for many players. Instead, they scale everything down in the mode called Recon to provide an intense gaming experience. You are part of a small reconnaissance group and are supposed to capture specific objectives in enemy territory. Nevertheless, the Battle Royale feeling familiar from PUBG and Fortnite is intended to emerge.

The Warzone mode offers large battles. If you value larger skirmishes and want to experience real battles, then the Warzone mode might be more for you. The game feeling is supposed to be somewhat oriented towards Battlefield. You are navigating in cities like Berlin, Warsaw, or Moscow and use a tactical map to conquer the map. For this, you utilize vehicles and must coordinate well within the group. Sophisticated strategies are important to gradually capture the zones and decide the war in your favor.

Early Access still in 2018. Later this year, World War 3 will enter an early access phase via Steam. The developers plan to announce a specific date soon. They explain that they want to develop their game together with the community, which is why early feedback is very important. Further details about the shooter will surely follow soon.

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The video briefly shows what is included in the EVE expansion “Into the Abyss”

Players of EVE Online can finally travel in Abyssal Deadspace and face new adversaries. CCP Games presents a brief overview of the content of the new expansion Into the Abyss in a video timed with the launch.

New Ships, New Weapons, and New PvE Content

“Into the Abyss expands” EVE Online with PvE content that may be interesting for lone wolves. In Abyssal Deadspace, computer-controlled enemies await to be defeated by you. As a reward, there are Mutaplasmids, which allow you to upgrade your modules or, if you’re unlucky, downgrade them.

Highlights of the new expansion include:

  • The Abyssal Deadspace expands the game with new levels featuring new biomes and weather effects.
  • Three new Triglavian ships. You can find the blueprints for them in Abyssal Deadspace.
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  • A new weapon system for the new ships. The Entropic Disintegrators fire a type of laser beam that deals more damage the longer it is active.
  • The systems for planetary colonization have been revised. Tooltips help you better colonize planets.

Additionally, starting June 5, all outposts and conquerable stations will be converted into faction citadels. The organization currently controlling the structures will also gain control over the new citadels.

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Ubisoft’s game about Avatar is large and important, but release is still a while away

With the announcement of The Division 2, many players wondered what actually happened to Massive’s game based on the Avatar film series. Now there are answers.

What happened to Avatar?

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Avatar is coming! As Ubisoft announced, work on Avatar is progressing. It is one of the most important and largest brands in the entertainment sector and represents a very significant title for Ubisoft.

Game likely to arrive in time for the 2nd movie

When will the game be released? Avatar is expected to release no earlier than fiscal year 2021, which means a release from April 2020 onward. And that makes sense. Director James Cameron is currently working on four sequels to the film, with the first set to hit theaters at Christmas 2020. It is likely that Ubisoft’s game will incorporate some elements from the film, so releasing significantly before the movie’s premiere wouldn’t make much sense. A release timed with the movie’s release is conceivable, similar to what Electronic Arts did with Star Wars: Battlefront 1 and 2.

Not much is known about the game so far. What exactly Avatar will be as a game is still unclear. It is said to use the same engine as The Division, and Ubisoft Massive is also working with a second team on the title. Therefore, it can be assumed that the gameplay will be somewhat oriented to The Division and likely mix single-player content with MMO elements.

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Destiny 2: Here is the thing! Here’s how you can now get the Polaris Lance

Those who have been diligently playing in Destiny 2 for the past few weeks can now obtain the Polaris Lance starting yesterday. We will show you what the final step looks like on the way to Ana’s weapon.

The Polaris Lance, Ana Bray’s exotic scout rifle, is locked behind a time gate. To obtain the weapon, Guardians must complete a multi-part quest, at the end of which – or, as it has now been revealed, already shortly before the end – the coveted weapon awaits as a reward.

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Week by week, another quest step is unlocked, provided that you have completed the preceding tasks. This week, diligent guardians can already proceed to the fourth step. After successfully completing it, many Guardians were surprised – Ana handed them the Polaris Lance. Here’s what you need to do this week to get the exotic scout rifle.

You can find the previous quest steps for “Approaching Twilight” here:

Approaching Twilight 4/5 – The Polaris Lance

In the fourth part of the quest line Approaching Twilight, you must complete three different tasks.

Step 1: Achieve five precision multi-kills without reloading. According to player reports, any weapon works well for this. Additionally, you need 20 kills with the legendary prototype of the Polaris Lance, which you received as a reward for completing Approaching Twilight 3/5.

Step 2: Complete the mission “Fury” on IO. The mission is marked on the map for you. This step is self-explanatory.

Step 3: Activate the Sleeper Node in front of the entrance to Rasputin’s Spirit Lab. You can find the way there in this video.

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Then return to Ana, activate the fourth server there with the data, and speak with her again.

By the way: If you missed the previous steps of the quest line, you can still obtain the Polaris Lance this week if you catch up on the corresponding tasks.

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Reward: As a reward, Ana will then hand you the Polaris Lance.

What follows after the Polaris Lance?

Since the exotic scout rifle was already available at the end of the fourth of a total of five quest steps, the guardians are now wondering what kind of reward awaits after the final step of the quest line. However, many fans believe that there will be the exotic catalyst for the Polaris Lance. This would also give the Lance the perk Dragonfly.

We will know for sure after the next weekly reset on June 5, 2018. That will unlock Approaching Twilight 5/5.

Have you already received the Lance? What do you think about this exotic scout rifle? Was it worth the effort?

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Pokémon Let’s Go for the Switch with Coop-Multiplayer announced!

“Pokémon Let’s Go Eevee” and “Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu” were announced for the Nintendo Switch. This is a Yellow remake and will connect with the mobile game Pokémon GO 

Release will be on November 16. The game is based on the first region that trainers could ever visit in a Gameboy edition: Kanto. This region is inhabited by the first 151 Pokémon that are in the Pokédex. Among them are the starters Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.

Eevee or Pikachu will follow you everywhere: In Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu is your starter Pokémon and follows you around. This has been carried over to Pokémon Let’s Go. Depending on the version you have, either Eevee or Pikachu will sit on your head or shoulder.

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In-game screenshot: In “Let’s Go Eevee”, the little Normal Pokémon is by your side.

Embark on adventures together in Coop multiplayer

For the first time in Pokémon history, there will be a multiplayer mode.

Multiplayer is limited and only available at certain points: There will be a limited multiplayer mode. A marker indicates when a second trainer can join your game. Using a “drop-in, drop-out” function, the second player can join the ongoing game. The multiplayer mode is usually active when you are on routes, in grass, or in battles. It seems to work mostly outside of buildings, towns, and villages.

Just shake the controller: If someone wants to join a running game, they simply need to shake their little “Joy-Con controller” and they are in the game of the other trainer.

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It is dangerous to be out there alone. Why not bring a friend!

New controller “Pokéball Plus”: Take a Pokémon outside

The Pokéball Plus must be purchased separately: With Pokémon Let’s Go, a new controller will also be released. It is known that you can transfer one of your Pokémon from the game into the Pokéball Plus. This will allow you to take your little friend for a walk.

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“Let’s take Pikachu for a walk!”

“Pokémon Let’s Go” is connected to the mobile game “Pokémon GO”

The mobile game “Pokémon Go” has greatly inspired the new Switch game. You can even connect these two games.

Trade Pokémon between smartphone and Switch: It will be possible to trade the first 151 Pokémon between Pokémon GO (on smartphone) and Pokémon Let’s Go (on Switch).

You catch Pokémon like in Pokémon Go using the swipe feature! If you want to get new Pokémon, you will not battle them. Just like in the mobile version, you will perform a swipe motion to throw your balls. You will make a wide swing with your hand to throw the ball. This also seems to work with the Pokéball Plus controller.

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The catching function is designed exactly like in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Let’s Go is a simplified version aimed at new players

Nintendo wants to attract mobile players with Pokémon Let’s Go: Junichi Masuda has been working on Pokémon games since its inception. He is also involved in the mobile game’s game design. Masuda says that Pokémon Go will continue to evolve, and they want to ensure that the console game and mobile game support each other. Furthermore, the intuitive swipe mechanic for catching Pokémon is meant to attract mobile players, allowing them to feel right at home.

Pokémon Let’s GO is not a “classic” main entry in the RPG series – that will come later

The rumor mill has been brewing for a long time regarding the new main entry in the Pokémon RPG series.

New core game is coming in 2019: Developer Masuda confirmed that Pokémon Let’s Go is not the classic main entry that everyone is eagerly waiting for. That will come next year and will again be in the style of games like Pokémon X/Y or Sun/Moon.

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Fortnite: 4.3 is a major content update – patch notes in English

In Fortnite, the update 4.3 goes live today on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and iOS. We take a look at the patch notes in English for Fortnite Battle Royale and Save the World. What does the update bring besides the shopping cart? 

Today’s update for Fortnite, on May 30, brings the shopping cart as the first vehicle to Fortnite: Battle Royale – and it’s even a two-seater. Additionally, a new feature comes: You can now see when challenges are progressing during a Battle Royale match.

The highlights of the patch notes 4.3 for Fortnite: Battle Royale

  • There is a new item “Mushrooms,” which give 5 shield, up to a maximum of 100. You can find them where mushrooms usually grow: in the shade of forests or in swamp areas.
  • The highlight is definitely the shopping carts – they are two-seaters! The passenger can shoot, while the other one has to push. But be careful: fall damage is active.
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2 new limited-time modes for Fortnite: Battle Royale

  • The new mode Blitz V2 comes with new weapons and items that have entered Fortnite since the mode first appeared. Now there are pocket forts and light machine guns. The bus flies lower, so everyone can jump into the action of Fortnite faster. There is more loot, but the storm approaches quickly.
  • New mode Teams of 20 v2 – here, 5 teams of 20 players each compete against each other. Each team comes in its own bus and consists of 5 squads of 4 players each. There is more loot in the mode and six storm circles instead of nine.
  • Shots to the upper chest and neck should no longer count as headshots.
  • Additionally, there have been improvements to turbo building, as bugs have been fixed. It should now run smoother overall.

We have already discussed the improvements in turbo building and the live challenges here.

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The highlights of the patch notes 4.3 for Fortnite “Save the World”

  • In Save the World, the Blockbuster-questline is back. It continues with part 2 “A Hero is Born” – in the quest, you will be able to grab the “mythic soldier Carbide” – who even has his own subclass.
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  • More skill points: There are up to 64 new Commander points that can be awarded afterwards.
  • On the last day of each month, Epic will put two free upgrade llamas in the store – you need to grab those.
  • If players increase the difficulty of missions via BluGlo it now pays off more – you will get more gold.
  • Also, new daily quests are coming, focusing mainly on eliminating husks with specific weapons – and Epic has made some daily challenges in Fortnite easier by reducing the number of required targets.
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  • Pocket forts and a new assault rifle are now coming to Save the World
  • Voice chat is now active on PC and cross-platform.

You can find the full patch notes here.

Fortnite: Skin sales are also back

Exchange feature is also included: Compared to the small patch last week, this is a real content update this time. With numerous contents. Also, the function to exchange skins is back.

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Destiny 2: Crucible Labs start today – Here is what you can expect

Today, on May 20, 2018, the first experiment in the Crucible Labs of Destiny 2 starts. We summarize the key information for you.

With update 1.2.1, the Crucible Labs were introduced to Destiny 2 on May 29. However, after downloading and installing the latest patch, players initially searched in vain for this new feature.

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Only the delayed patch notes clarified – while the Crucible Labs were indeed part of the update, they would only be active at a later time. However, just a few hours later, Bungie provided additional details about this feature.

Crucible Labs in Destiny 2

What are the Crucible Labs? The Crucible Labs are an additional playlist in the Crucible of Destiny 2. It is neither a standalone game nor a different version of Destiny 2. Moreover, the feature will not be permanently active.

What will happen there? In this experimental PvP playlist, new game modes and changes to already existing modes will be introduced and tested. Crucible Labs provide developers an opportunity to test certain things in a live environment before they are classified as “finished” and presented to the fans.

Furthermore, they want to gather feedback from the community on the changes or innovations and use that data in future decisions.

No testing of sandbox changes: As Crucible Lead Derek Carroll noted, the Crucible Labs will not include sandbox balance. Testing of sandbox adjustments will therefore not be part of this new feature.

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Sandbox Lead Josh Hamrick also mentioned that while the sandbox team would like to benefit from this feature, they are held back by two factors.

Firstly, the team is completely occupied in terms of time and personnel. The results of this work will be visible to players soon.

Additionally, most technical changes to the sandbox cannot be made without also affecting the entire game beyond the boundaries of the Crucible Labs. Although some changes could be simulated with certain tricks, it is not possible with the majority of parameters.

When do the Crucible Labs start? The first tests begin on May 30, 2018, at 6:00 PM. Dates and information for further tests will be announced in a timely manner.

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What do you think of the Crucible Labs? Will they improve PvP in the long term? Or is the feature useless without testing sandbox changes?

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Fighting will be challenging again in WoW: Battle for Azeroth

Tanks have it easy in WoW: Legion to hold aggro from single targets and even whole groups. Usually, one ability is enough, and the standard enemies stick to the tank like glue. In Battle for Azeroth, this will change.

Less threat in Battle for Azeroth: Blizzard is introducing a change to all tank classes with Battle for Azeroth. Each protection specialization will then only generate four times the normal threat.

WoW Legion warrior defense

This is how tanking works in Battle for Azeroth: Characters with a tank specialization will continue to generate more threat than DPS classes. For every point of damage, tanks generate 4 times more threat than other specializations.

In general, this is a reduction of about 80 percent. For comparison: The affix “fickle” reduces threat generation by 75 percent. So you can already get an idea of what awaits groups in Battle for Azeroth.

WoW Legion Tank paladin protection

This is how tanking works in Legion: Currently, threat increases in Legion for tanks by a factor of 10 – with the right artifact weapon, even up to 20. For every point of damage a tank inflicts in Legion, they generate 20 times more threat than a damage dealer.

Do you still need artifact skins? Blizzard has good news for skin collectors!

Additionally, tanks in Legion, like in Battle for Azeroth, have abilities available that generally generate more threat to compensate for their lower damage. You can take a closer look at what that means in the table below:

Attack

Threat/100 Damage Points (Legion)Threat/100 Damage Points (BfA)
Automatic Attackapprox. 1,400400
Automatic Attack + Tauntapprox. 7,0002,000
Throw Glaiveapprox. 5,600-8,0001,600
Throw Glaive + Tauntapprox. 28,000-40,0008,000
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This is what tanks have to do differently in Battle for Azeroth: Not much will change for tanking bosses and single opponents. Melee characters would have to build 110 percent of the tank’s threat, and ranged characters even 130 percent, to be chosen as targets. In BfA, tanks should still be able to hold this without difficulty.

For groups of enemies and adds in raids, tanks will have to try a bit harder. Tanks should ensure that they do not lose aggro on any target and build threat on all enemies by switching targets. Damage dealers should also give tanks the time to build sufficient aggro.

In Battle for Azeroth, it probably will not work to quickly lay down the consecration and then go grab a coffee…

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The huge Alola Exeggutor can now be found in Pokémon GO

These giant Alolan forms of Exeggutor are a must-have in any PokéDex of Pokémon GO. A fun eye-catcher in gyms!

Trainers, in Pokémon GO you can now catch a new version of Exeggutor, namely Alolan Exeggutor. This form is particularly eye-catching because the neck of the Pokémon is extremely long. There are already funny screenshots from the nearby display and from gyms.

For a short time, Alolan Exeggutor now appears more frequently in the wild.

Exeggutor in Pokémon GO now special

Those who play Pokémon GO now will discover many giant monsters nearby. To announce the new games Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go, Eevee for the Nintendo Switch, Niantic is providing entertainment in the mobile game.

You can catch it now! Alolan Exeggutor has already been unlocked worldwide and can be caught by you.

Where can I find Alolan Exeggutor? You don’t need to do anything special or unlock a quest. Alolan Exeggutor simply encounters you in the wild.

Pokémon GO Alola Exeggutor
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Especially common for a short time! To give many trainers the chance to catch this extraordinary monster, Niantic has increased the spawn rate. This means that Alolan Exeggutor will appear in large numbers in the near future. However, it is still unclear how long these forms will spawn more frequently.

After that, they won’t disappear. If Niantic lowers this increased spawn rate again, you can continue to catch Alolan Exeggutor. They will probably stay in the game forever.

Alolan Exeggutor Screenshots

You will notice that the nearby display now looks a bit more interesting. Due to the increased spawning, there are many long-necked Exeggutor to be found there. YouTuber Reversal shows how it looks near him:

https://twitter.com/REVERSALYOUTUBE/status/1001705114124652544

And even in the gyms, these giant monsters are making a strong impression. Reddit user amateursaboteur comments on his screenshot: Alolan Exeggutor in gyms just like I always imagined in my dreams:

Pokémon GO Alola Exeggutor

Have you caught an Alolan Exeggutor yet? It is one of the most important attackers of the Alolan Pokémon for Pokémon GO

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Fortnite: Servers down for maintenance – Update 4.3 comes today

Today, on Wednesday, May 30, the servers of Fortnite will go offline and a new update will be applied. Patch 4.3 will bring shopping carts, but not the weekly challenges.

Actually, everyone expected the update yesterday. However, due to the Memorial Day celebrations in the USA, Epic did not release an update.

After the weekly challenges were also not properly activated, everyone assumed a patch on Thursday since the weekly challenges are supposed to be activated on that day.

Fortnite servers down this morning

However, Epic seems to have other plans – update 4.3 is coming today, on May 30.

Fortnite servers go offline today: At 10:00 AM our time (4 AM ET), the servers for Fortnite on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and iOS will go down for maintenance.

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When does the patch come today and when can you play Fortnite again?

When does update 4.3 arrive? At 9:30 AM German time, matchmaking will be disabled. At 10 AM, the servers will be taken offline and the update will be applied. If everything goes according to plan, you will be able to start again around noon.

What’s included in update 4.3 for the Battle Royale mode? Shopping carts – Much more is not known yet. They will likely serve as vehicles and be usable by one or two players.

How the controls work and what limitations the shopping carts have is currently unknown. There are already some of these carts scattered across the map – including on the “Kart-Bahn” east of Retail Row. Will races actually be held here after the update?

In addition to the shopping carts, there will likely also be bug fixes. Currently particularly annoying:

  • On consoles, sometimes challenges cannot be scrolled through. To work around this problem, you need to select a skin. Then the challenges can be flipped through normally again.
  • Sometimes, after jumping out of the Battle Bus, you are sent in a completely different direction than intended.

For the weekly challenges, you will have to wait until tomorrow, Thursday, regardless of the update.

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Coming to “Save the World”: The Port-a-Fort

What does update 4.3 bring for “Save the World” players? Based on the roadmap released by Epic, the PvE faction can look forward to the following content:

  • A new assault rifle
  • The second part of the Block-Buster event
  • The Port-a-Fort item
  • More gold when increasing the difficulty of a mission
  • More legendary flux in the shop
  • Voice chat for PC

What do you think? How will the shopping carts actually work?

The patch notes are now here:

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on May 29th – Update 1.2.1 is live!

In Destiny 2, on May 29, the Weekly Reset is back. Update 1.2.1 is live! With the weekly reset, new activities such as the Nightfall or the Flashpoint can now be contested. The weekly Crucible playlist is also rotating again.

It’s that time again: a new week dawns in the Destiny universe – albeit with a rocky start. Update 1.2.1 brought some new features to the game, which are currently only partially available to Guardians.

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There are already the first six revamped exotic armor pieces that players can earn and use. The improved group battles also came into the game as part of the update, but will start at a later time. The Crucible Labs will also be unlocked later. More information is expected in the upcoming TWaB.

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Furthermore, Bungie has made some changes to heroic strikes. On one hand, they have been upgraded as follows:

  • Key fragments for the escalation protocol now have a 100 percent drop chance in heroic strikes.
  • Every three to five Heroic Strikes, there are now legendary rewards that should elevate Guardians to a Power Level of 360 (without mods).

On the other hand, the strike “Exodus Crash” has been removed from the heroic strike playlist and is set to be revamped.

Furthermore, Guardians are expecting additional steps from time-limited quests like the Coming Dawn and the Masterwork upgrade of the exotic sword Worldline Zero.

After Update 1.2.1, numerous annoying bugs should finally be a thing of the past.

Destiny 2 Tree of Probabilities

But let’s see what else the current week has to offer.

Nightfall starting May 29 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

This week is the Nightfall “Tree of Probabilities”.

You have the chance this week for the following exclusive Nightfall reward: the legendary hand cannon T.V.O.

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No modifiers are active in the standard Nightfall!

In Prestige mode, you must activate the modifiers via the challenge cards. These cards drop for DLC owners in the normal and Prestige mode of the Nightfall. Don’t forget that you can upgrade your challenge cards again with Xur starting Friday.

The following challenges should be mastered:

  • Unbroken: Complete the Nightfall with less than three deaths.
  • Laser Challenge: Avoid being hit by more than five lasers in the Atlas Gorge.
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Heroic Strike Modifiers

The following modifiers are active in the heroic strike playlist:

  • Solar Singe: Solar damage from all sources is slightly increased
  • Blackout: Enemy melee attacks are deadly and radar is disabled
  • Juggernaut: Melee abilities deal more damage and recharge much faster

Flashpoint, Raid Challenge, Treasure Maps, Meditations

The Flashpoint is on Titan this week. There, public events must be mastered.

Cayde-6 has Titan treasure maps ready for you.

Ikora Rey has meditations for the missions “1AE”, “Chosen”, “Hacked”, and “Strange Terrain” on offer.

The raid challenge this week revolves around the final boss Calus.

Crucible

The weekly Crucible playlist has Rumble active.

The Eververse Highlights

Tess Everis is currently selling the gauntlets for the new class sets for 800 glimmer.

Other interesting glimmer purchases:

  • Shadowy Intruder – exotic ship for 2000 glimmer
  • Positive Infinity – ornament for Worldline Zero for 1250 glimmer
  • Black Plague – ornament for Rat King for 800 glimmer
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Destiny 2: Update 1.2.1 is now live – Patch notes for PS4, Xbox One, PC

Since shortly after 6:00 PM, the update 1.2.1 for Destiny 2 can be downloaded and installed. Bungie has now released the patch notes for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

The update 1.2.1 for Destiny 2 is now live. The patch size varies between 680.8 and 717.4 MB depending on the platform and must be downloaded and installed for you to play Destiny 2 again. As no server downtimes are planned, you should be able to play again right after installing the update.

Bungie has just released the official patch notes for  update 1.2.1

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This update 1.2.1 brings these new features and bug fixes

The most important updates were already known in advance:

  • Improvements to group battles
  • Sandbox changes to exotic armor
  • Crucible labs
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The complete patch notes of update 1.2.1

Events

Group battles
  • Information about group battles will be available on May 31 in the “This Week at Bungie” article.

Sandbox

 
Exotic Armor
Hunter
  • Mechanic Trick Sleeves
    • If you are critically wounded and switch to a sidearm, it will deal more damage (2x in PvE, 1.33x in PvP).
 
  • The Shadow of the Dragon
    • Dodge now reloads all weapons simultaneously.
    • Additionally, dodge now grants +5 Mobility for the duration of “Ghost Metal Chainmail,” in addition to the existing benefits.
    • A UI display for the “Ghost Metal Chainmail” buff has been added.
Titan
  • Unyielding Lion
    • Hip fire no longer interrupts hovering. Increased hip fire precision while airborne.
 
  • Synthoceps
    • If surrounded by three or more enemies, you receive a melee damage bonus for 8 seconds (3x in PvE, 2x in PvP).
    • This buff also increases Super damage while active (+50%).
Warlock
  • Lunafaction Boots
    • Your Rift now permanently reloads weapons while you and your allies stand in it.
    • “Empowering Rift” now grants increased range and aim assist.
 
  • Solar Arms
    • Solar melee hits now grant unlimited Solar grenade energy for a short time.
Weapons
  • Legendary
    • Glowing Sphere
      • The “Pulse Monitor” perk has been replaced with “Fixer Pull”.
  • Exotic
    • Heavensfire
      • A bug has been fixed where the sound effects of this weapon were too quiet in the scope.
  • SUROS Regime
    • A bug has been fixed where players could not reload while aiming.
Perks
  • Tube Barrel
    • A bug has been fixed where the perk activated after attacking friendly targets with melee.
Exotic Masterworks
  • MIDA Multi-Tool
    • The masterwork catalyst can now be obtained by the most determined competitors in the Crucible.

Activities

Crucible
  • Crucible Labs
    • In the Crucible Labs, Guardians can play experimental Crucible content.
      • Crucible Labs will be made available at a later date. For more updates, check @BungieHelp on Twitter.
    • The Crucible Labs playlist will periodically be active for feedback.
 
  • General
    • A problem has been fixed where players lost rank points when leaving the match too quickly after match end.
    • A storage issue has been resolved where PC players with low texture quality constantly received BEET or KALE errors when loading into 6v6 Iron Banner.
    • The 3+ minute space flights observed by players when loading into 6v6 Iron Banner, triggered by the BEET and KALE errors, have been fixed.
Public Events
  • A bug has been fixed that prevented players from triggering heroic public events “War Satellite Disabled” because Shriekers closed too quickly.
Strikes
  • “Exodus Crash” has been removed from player search for Heroic Strikes.
  • A bug has been fixed where players could jump in mid-strike but then got stuck behind a door in the “Exodus Crash” strike.
  • A bug has been fixed where there was no progress on Heroic Strike milestones and quests due to Vanguard bounties.
  • A bug has been fixed where players repeatedly got stuck when joining allies in the “Sea of Shadows” strike.
  • A points modifier display has been added to the item detail screen of the Nightfall challenge cards.
  • You now receive Escalation Protocol key fragments in Heroic Strikes.
  • In Heroic Strikes, there is now a chance (~25%) to receive powerful engrams up to 360 Power.
Raid
  • A bug has been fixed where activating a one-use super did not consume super energy when you just caught the “Starlock” relic.
  • The time-out explosion damage of the “Starlock” relic has been changed to now also damage targets.
  • The Raid vendor now has a specific performance after completing “Starlock”.
  • A bug has been fixed where Calus’ shield was more resilient than intended.
  • The guide play tooltip has been updated to properly display the required power level at the start.
  • The “Robes of Sekriss” (Warlock raid chest piece) now displays the draping fabric correctly.
  • The price for “Starlock” rewards from Benedict 99-40 has been increased to 50 tokens.
  • Benedict 99-40’s reputation engram no longer grants weapons.
Warmind Campaign
  • A bug has been fixed where some enemies in the “Pilgrimage” mission granted more XP than intended.

Eververse

Prisma Matrix
  • A bug has been fixed where players saw a permanent pointer over Tess when they had a Prisma Facet in their character inventory.
  • A bug has been fixed where the Prisma Matrix icon did not indicate that there were new items.
  • A bug has been fixed where the Prisma Matrix icon did not glow when players had a Prisma Facet in their character inventory.

Clans

Rewards
  • The clan XP milestone now correctly grants powerful rewards when submitted.
  • Some players repeatedly received a clan banner. This should be fixed, so players can safely remove clan banners at the post office now.

Emotes

General

  • A problem has been resolved where some players who have the “Salute” emote could not use it.
  • The “Revive the Warmind” emote is no longer displayed after it has been interrupted.
  • The subtitle now appears in the emote preview.
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Livestream is running: Bethesda hints at news – New Fallout at E3?

Bethesda tweeted a teaser image for a Fallout announcement today. There is also a live stream running on the Twitch channel. What could this mean? Is a new Fallout game coming at E3 2018?

After Fallout 4 has been out for three years now, fans are eagerly awaiting new announcements about the post-apocalyptic RPG. Bethesda is now fueling the rumors with a new teaser image on Twitter. “Please stand by”.

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Live stream for Fallout is currently running

On Bethesda’s Twitch channel, a live stream is now running with the disturbance image and a Vault-Boy figure on repeat. Over 60,000 people are currently watching what is happening there.

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Update 19:38: Just now a guy strolled into the picture and whispered something to the figure. It is therefore not just a still image, as some suspected. Reminds of the PR stunt that Overwatch head Jeff Kaplan pulled off at Christmas. 88,000 are currently watching the Bethesda live stream.

Fallout 5 at E3 2018?

What could this mean? Bethesda may already be announcing Fallout 5. Another option could be a Switch port of Fallout 3 or New Vegas, which has already been rumored before. In any case, similar teasers have been used in the past, most recently during the announcement of Fallout 4.

A Fallout 5 seems unlikely, considering the relatively short time since the predecessor by Bethesda’s standards. But maybe the publisher will surprise us again this year.

We can only wait and see.

What do you think? What kind of announcement regarding Fallout could be coming?

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