The new week 4 of Season 4 in Fortnite: Battle Royale brings some fresh challenges again. This week, you have to go treasure hunting again. The clues: Search between a bench, an ice cream truck, and a helicopter. We will show you where you can find the treasure of week 4!
If you want to bring the Battle Pass to level 100 in the currently ongoing Season 4, you need to complete the weekly challenges. Because only through these challenges will you reach level 50 in the Battle Pass, where at the maximum level 100 awaits you the stylish Omega skin, which you can further customize through your seasonal level.
Besides the standard challenges that need to be tackled every week, this time you again have to go treasure hunting. However, instead of a hidden map, you will have to settle for some vague hints this week. Specifically, you are supposed to search between a bench, an ice cream truck, and a helicopter.
If you wander attentively through the map of Fortnite: Battle Royale, you might have a first idea!
Here is the treasure location of week 4 in Season 4!
Your destination is Moisty Mire! There you will find all three searched “items”. Between the bench, the ice cream truck, and the helicopter lies the treasure, which grants you 10 Battle Stars and thus allows you to level up in the Battle Pass.
You can find the exact location on the following map:
Source: VG247.com
Do you want to see the treasure hunt again in moving images? No problem:
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The new fourth week brings new challenges in Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC / Mac, XBox One, PS4, iOS). How much do you have to sweat this time to complete all challenges in week 4 of season 4? With our tips, it’s definitely possible!
If you want to reach level 100 in the Battle Pass of Fortnite: Battle Royale, you can’t avoid the weekly challenges. A total of 50 levels come from the challenges. At the end, the coveted Omega skin awaits, which can be further personalized.
Season 4, Week 4 – Here are the 7 challenges in Fortnite!
Every week, Epic sends you to the most remote corners of the map to complete all kinds of absurd tasks. On paper at least, the next fourth week should be one of the tougher ones. The following tasks are each worth 5 Battle Stars:
Deal damage to opponents with an Assault Rifle (1000) – Grab an Assault Rifle and shoot at your enemies from a medium distance. Since Assault Rifles are standard equipment, you should complete this task quickly.
Search chests in Wailing Woods (7) – The topic of treasure chests in Wailing Woods may be familiar to some Fortnite players. With only three possible chest spawns, this task was extremely difficult. In the meantime, Epic has added various chests in the area – you shouldn’t have any problems this time.
Search 7 ammo boxes in one game (7) – The best place to complete this task is in Tilted Towers, as many buildings contain ammo boxes. However, if you prefer a quieter experience, you can also search for ammo boxes in the ruins around Salty Springs.
Visit the center of various storm circles in one game (3) – You need to visit the center of a storm three times – in one Fortnite game. You can jump directly from the Battle Bus over the center of the map and immediately open your glider to glide down to the first center peacefully. Then collect loot and move with the storm center. You can recognize if you are in the right place by a purple circle with a lightning bolt in the center, which is easily visible up close.
Defeat opponents in Snobby Shores (3) (HARD) – Land in Snobby Shores. Since many players want to complete their challenges at the beginning of a new week, you should have no shortage of moving targets.
If you have mastered all the challenges, you have completed 5 levels in the Battle Pass. But that’s not all – if you complete all challenges, you unlock another loading screen that shows a hidden Battle Star, allowing you to level up once more.
Have you mastered all the challenges this week? Congratulations! Then you can now search for the Blockbuster Battle Star (or read our Blockbuster guide).
What do you think of the challenges for next week? Too hard – or still easy?
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Razer announces the world’s thinnest 15.6-inch gaming laptop with the new Razer Blade 2018. And the height of 16.8 mm is not the only detail that stands out immediately.
The Highlights of the New Razer Blade 2018
Thinner Display Frame: Compared to its predecessor, it is immediately noticeable that the screen frame is significantly smaller at 4.9 mm and is nearly bezel-less. This allowed Razer to increase the screen display area and expand the display from 14 to 15.6 inches. Razer has nevertheless managed to keep the webcam at the top edge. The trendy “thin bezels” are increasingly popular in the gaming sector.
144hz: For the Full HD display, Razer is relying on a refresh rate of 144hz as expected, closing the gap with direct competitors “MSI GS65” and “Gigabyte Aero 15x”. The old Razer Blade had only 60hz. The 144hz should ensure smoother visuals while gaming.
The Razer Blade is now available in stores.
Upgrading to Intel Coffee Lake and 1070 MaxQ, New Touchpad and Design
The Razer Blade switches to the Intel® Core™ i7-8750H in the eighth generation, and the graphics cards are upgraded to the MaxQ variants.
A large and precise touchpad provides even more accuracy and improves touchpad gestures
The rounded design, which resembled MacBooks, was discarded in favor of a more angular design. This is to follow the new design direction already applied in the Razer Phone.
The Razer Blade Hands-On
We had the chance to check out the Razer and talk to the Product Manager from Razer. In the video, you can take a look at the new design and find out whether the 4k display is worth it for you.
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Does Razer Solve the Heat Management Issues of its Predecessor?
Razer has utilized the Vapor Chamber technology as an intelligent cooling solution instead of using conventional heat pipes, as seen in most gaming laptops.
In addition to cooling the processor and graphics card, a liquid that evaporates in a vacuum vapor chamber helps redirect heat generated by other components within the laptop.
Extremely thin nanoparticle material and graphite-based, robust thermal layers reduce hot spots and facilitate heat transfer, while high-performance, quiet fans expel air through two heat exchangers with 0.1 mm thin fins to dissipate heat faster from the chassis and keep it away from the user.
The predecessor had issues with heat and higher noise levels under load. Whether the new system has addressed these points will soon be shown by initial tests.
More Innovations – Dolby Atmos Sound
The keyboard lighting is individually customizable through the Razer Synapse 3 software.
New power options are also available, allowing the full performance of the graphics card to be utilized or decreasing the runtime of the 80Wh battery depending on the selected mode.
For an immersive sound experience, sound is outputted through two front speakers with Dolby Atmos.
In The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One) is back in action In the new ESO chapter “Summerset”, you will head to the arrogant elves of Summerset and you will learn powerful magic. The chapter has already started on PC. Find out here what to expect in Summerset.
The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) will receive a new chapter in 2018, as Zenimax calls the mini-add-ons that are released alongside 3 other DLCs each year. Recently, we went to Morrowind on the island of Vvardenfell to visit the Dark Elves. The chapter officially launched on June 5, 2018, for PC, Xbox One, and PS4. However, PC players could start early access from May 21.
After savvy dataminers found hints about the Summerset Islands and the Psijic Order deep within the game code months ago, it is now official:
A new area: The setting of the chapter is – who would have thought – the Summerset Islands. That’s why the chapter is simply called “Summerset”, the English name of the islands. The new island will be even larger than the already impressively large Vvardenfell from Morrowind.
Background story: The storyline involving the Daedric Triad continues and is said to last more than 30 hours. The story began back in 2015 with the Orsinium DLC. According to many fans, it is still the best DLC that has ever been released for ESO.
The Psijic Order: The mysterious Psijic Order will actually appear, but the “Psijic Mystic” will not be a new class. Instead, you can join the Order and learn new magical skills over the course of the game. With these, you will be able to manipulate time. Among other things, you will be able to slow down time, enhance damage, speed yourself up, and regenerate resources faster through meditation. As an Ultimate, there will also be a time jump like Tracer, which sends you back 4 seconds.
Jewelry crafting: Finally, there is the possibility to craft jewelry yourself and thus further optimize your hero. The resources for this can be obtained through mining. There are no styles for jewelry and 8 new traits that will allow you to increase your resources, resistances, speed, enchanting effects, and damage. You can find a detailed guide to jewelry crafting here.
With Update 18, which will be released with Summerset, the game will be optimized and will run more smoothly.
Two-handed weapons will be considered two set items with Update 18 for Summerset, optimizing your build.
Every class will get adjustments, so that everyone can take on any role in their own way. Among other things, Dragon Knights will receive area healing.
New PvE challenges: A new trial (raid) named “Cloudrest” for 12 players will be added. And with the Rift geysers, there will be additional content for groups.
Unfortunately, it seems that the long-awaited spell weaving did not make it into the new chapter. So you will have to wait longer until this feature eventually appears. But the time magic of the Psijic sounds exciting.
As with the last chapter Morrowind, you can either enter the new chapter Summerset as a veteran or a newcomer. Old hands will receive a quest that introduces them to the Daedric machinations in Summerset. Newcomers can create a hero in Summerset directly in a dedicated tutorial.
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Today the new update 4.2 for Fortnite is coming to PS4, Xbox One, PC, and iOS. What time will the update go live and what does the patch include?
After the announcement appeared in Fortnite yesterday, Epic has now confirmed via Twitter that the jetpack will appear in Fortnite: Battle Royale today, May 22, through an update. Epic refers to this content update as 4.2 – there will be no server downtime.
Initially, the jetpack was supposed to be released in February. However, last-minute issues forced Epic to rethink – instead, the hunting rifle was introduced into the game.
Update for Fortnite is coming, but without server maintenance
Where are the patch notes? The patch notes for today’s update are taking some time. Epic plans to release them later. We will update them as soon as the patch notes for Fortnite are available.
Fortnite update comes at 2:00 PM: Now it should finally be happening. Unlike the previous weeks, there will be no server downtime this week, and from 2 PM German time, the jetpack should be in the game.
Will the jetpack be linked to a separate mode? No, the jetpack is a limited item, so it will only be available for a limited time. However, you can find the jetpack in all modes. How long the jetpack will be in the game is not yet known.
It is also not yet clear how much the jetpack will disrupt the balance. On paper, the item appears very strong, as it can potentially easily overcome high structures.
Additionally, spectacular jump-and-build sequences can be combined with comparable items like the impulse grenade or bounce pads. Will this also be possible with the jetpack? Whether there is a catch or if the jetpack can be countered in any way, we will soon find out.
Moreover, new challenges should be active in Fortnite: Battle Royale:
What can Save the World players look forward to? There is also a content update for the PvE faction. A new Outlander, Archaeologist Jess, is coming. Additionally, you can now purchase more Flux to upgrade your heroes in the weekly stores. Nice!
What do you think of the update? Are you excited about the jetpack?
In 2018, only a few new MMORPGs will be released and Bless is in the best position here, believes our author Schuhmann.
MMORPGs that are actually coming out in 2018: The MMO specialist “Fevir” has uploaded a video on YouTube: MMORPGs that are really coming out in 2018. There are two games on his list: Bless and Crowfall. And with Crowfall, he notes: “They need a lot more time.” Great.
And Fevir is right. While there are lists everywhere of MMORPGs to keep an eye on in 2018, hardly any of them will actually be released. Our own list of gaming highlights 2018 is filled with expansions for MMORPGs, games like Conan Exiles and Red Dead Redemption 2, or Bless.
Drought Period: It is a strange time to be an MMORPG fan:
While new MMORPGs are regularly released, they are as indie as “Project Gorgon” or “Tales of Toast“, that hardly anyone cares about
the established big MMORPGs are all running solidly, bringing new content steadily, but none here is reinventing the genre, the MMORPGs mainly want to give their existing players something to do
and the most interesting MMORPGs will still take years before they come closer to release: The earliest perhaps is Project TL, an Ashes of Creation, or Lost Ark – otherwise, one is limited to admiring their dream MMORPG from afar while it staggers from Pre-Alpha to Pre-Alpha
And the worst part is: This has not just been the case since 2018, this has essentially been the status of the MMORPG fan since 2015.
MMORPGs are Taking Side Paths
New Paths: We are in a time when MMORPGs are exploring new target groups. Tera recently came to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Almost every MMORPG from NCSoft gets a mobile port. And Black Desert does everything: They are getting a port on PS4, Xbox One, and even a mobile version.
However, most core MMORPG fans on PC simply don’t care. They want a new MMORPG, preferably one focused on PvE.
Bless, the Big Winner – Despite Warning Signs
Huge Opportunity: In fact, Bless could not come out at a better time than May 30, 2018. It has been four years since something in the direction of “PvE MMORPG” has appeared in Europe that had the potential to compete at the top level. The last games were The Elder Scrolls Online and WildStar.
Therefore, many are ready to overlook the problems and warning signs that Bless currently presents:
The “always active” PvP deters many,
also the previous record of the game in Russia, South Korea, and Japan is mixed
Additionally, 3 of the 8 classes will not be playable at launch.
But: Bless looks good, the developers say all the right things, and they have responded reasonably to initial criticisms. Although Bless has existed for years, the promise of a relaunch and a redesign makes it fresh again. Many fans can once again project their hopes onto the game, which still serves as a blank slate for many.
The Unique Aspect of Bless: Neowiz is releasing the game themselves. This leads to quirky events, but at least there is no one interfering with monetization behind the scenes and secretly turning the Pay2Win screw. Problems that plagued other Korean MMORPGs like ArcheAge or Black Desert.
Many will try Bless, simply because the hunger and desire for a new MMORPG are so great. But: The past has shown that while many are willing to give a new game a chance, it must then also convince.
WildStar as a Cautionary Tale: Otherwise, Bless could suffer the same fate as WildStar four years ago. WildStar was actually booked in 2014 as the savior of the MMORPG genre, chosen and selected. And at first, it looked rosy.
But while many bought the game, they did not stay. Countless problems ensured that WildStar could not meet the high expectations that players had projected into the MMORPG for years.
Even then, the hunger for a new game was great for WildStar – Carbine could not seize the opportunity. WildStar tragically sank into oblivion. Since then, we have the mess, and no western publisher dares to touch the hot iron “MMORPG” anymore.
Fingers Crossed for Bless: As a fan of Western MMORPGs, one has since had to place hopes in an Amazon Twitch Experiment or in a still distant Magic MMORPG from the Neverwinter creators.
As an MMORPG fan, you hope that Bless does better now. Because until 2020 is still a damn long way off.
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Fortnite is a battle royale game, but it has a story. It tells this story through changes to the map and secret loading screens. The interesting part is: hardly anyone has noticed this story so far. Everyone has talked about the meteor.
Fortnite actually tells a story: Normally, PvP games do not tell a story. There simply isn’t space for narrative elements, but the gameplay takes center stage. However, Fortnite is different. Here a story is told in the game, but: most players might miss it. It is possible to completely overlook this story. Because the story is told through changes to the map and loading screens in the background of the game.
The meteor was not about gameplay, but about the story
Season 3 started it all: In the last season, these changes occurred subtly. A meteor suddenly appeared, then telescopes were visible at several locations on the map and “emergency messages” flashed across the TVs. The map made it clear: something is happening here, the world of Fortnite is changing and reacting to the meteor in the sky.
This is how players reacted: Players considered these changes as hints about how Epic would change the gameplay. They thought: Fortnite wants to make the Tilted Towers disappear for gameplay reasons and is announcing these changes weeks in advance. Or they thought: This is about the “theme” in the season pass, concerning what skins we will get.
This is what Fortnite meant: Indeed, players were partly right. Because the meteor had effects on the map and “superheroes” also became the theme of the battle pass, but: Fortnite started telling a story that runs in the background of the game two months ago.
Secret loading screens tell of supervillains and superheroes
Season 4 tells the story through map changes: By now, the meteor has crashed into Dusty Depot and a government organization has begun to investigate the meteor. In week 2, the camp got larger, and in week 3, government troops started loading parts of the meteor into vans. Epic unfolds the story through changes to the map week by week. But: that is not all.
The secret loading screens also tell the story: Additionally, players receive “loading screens” this season when they complete all challenges in a week. These loading screens also seem to tell a cohesive story:
In the first screen, you see film footage for a science fiction movie, while in the background a meteor apparently crashes into the prison.
In the second screenshot, you suspect you see the supervillain Omega breaking out of prison.
In the third screenshot, you see a group of superheroes: Steel Sight, Valor, Carbide, and the leader. They are apparently on the trail of the supervillain and want to track him down.
In the screenshot of the following week, which has already been leaked, you see Omega commanding an army of cyborgs.
For most players, this story still does not play a big role. They are only interested in the loading screens because they can receive a hidden bonus Battle Star through the screens every week. But something big seems to be brewing for “Blockbuster”.
And the meteor in Dusty Depot has cooled down. A fissure seems to reveal something metallic.
Source: Reddit/rensclown
Maybe what the villain Omega is seeking lies in the meteor. A redditor has already noticed that the trucks into which the meteor pieces are loaded show the same logo as Omega’s robot mercenaries.
Those who now know that Fortnite tells a story will find out in the coming weeks. And the rest will simply keep playing.
Reward as a skin: Fortnite gives players many hints that the story is important this time. While Fortnite in Season 3 had offered the “John Wick” skin as a reward for reaching level 100 in the battle pass, which had nothing to do with Fortnite, this time at level 100 … the Omega skin.
With the Warmind expansion, the maximum level of your character in Destiny 2 has been raised. The path to it has also become more difficult. We show you how to quickly and efficiently reach the max power level of 385.
DLC II brings some changes: With the release of the Warmind DLC, the leveling system of Destiny 2 has changed. The maximum character level has been increased from 25 to 30, and the new power level cap is now 380 (385 with mods).
There have also been changes to the path to the new max level. Bungie has introduced a soft cap at power level 340 (345 with mods) – a kind of limit. Up to this limit, players level up relatively quickly. Upgrades are available at almost every corner.
After that, progress becomes very slow if you just play casually. You can only advance through specific activities. The path from 345 to the new hard cap of 385 is hard work and requires patience.
We will show you what the fastest way to the top looks like and what to keep in mind to use your resources as efficiently as possible.
Why is power level important? The power level not only increases your offensive and defensive capabilities – with a higher level, you can tackle more challenging endgame activities like the Escalation Protocol and the second raid sector, the “Starstream” and earn attractive and valuable loot.
The path to the new maximum level is divided into two parts:
If you are just starting with Warmind, you first need to raise your character to level 30 and then increase your power level to 340 (345 with mods).
Once you have reached the soft cap, the path to 385 is free.
How to reach power level 345 in Destiny 2
The way to 340 (345 with mods) is relatively simple. Here are some things to keep in mind:
If you are just starting with Warmind, your power level won’t matter much. So start with the Warmind campaign and play it through to the end. This should bring you quite a bit closer to character level 30 and the new power level soft cap.
Once you have finished the story, you can close the remaining gap through quests, adventures, lost sectors, crucible matches or public events. This way, you will be supplied sufficiently with rare and legendary engrams and gear to gradually reach 340.
Important: If you have already completed your weekly milestones on your way, do not redeem them until you reach 340 (345 with mods) or are very close! Otherwise, you would waste valuable resources.
If you want to level up faster, it is advisable to focus more on public events. They can be completed in just a few minutes and often reward you with gear upgrades before the soft cap – especially in the heroic version.
Exchange your collected tokens with the respective vendors. They can provide valuable upgrades along the way to the soft cap as you rank up.
Up to the soft cap, Xur is also a good source for upgrades. His exotics scale with your power level and go up to a maximum of 345. So you can also reinforce yourself there.
You can raise your weapons and armor by 5 power levels each with legendary mods. Do this only when you are satisfied with your current gear selection.
If you stick to these points, you should quickly reach 345 with mods.
How to reach max power level 385 in Destiny 2
After reaching 340 (345 with mods), your next goal is the maximum power level of 385. For this, you mainly need one thing: patience.
Because progress is now limited to weekly milestones and certain activities. Only in this way will you receive items that are above your average power level and can continue to level up accordingly.
These are the sources for powerful gear that will scale with your progress up to 385:
Nightfall rewards and the corresponding weekly milestone
Leviathan raid loot drops and the corresponding weekly milestone
Vendor rewards in the Trials of the Nine
Weekly flashpoint milestone
Weekly milestone for heroic strikes
Clan XP engram and clan engrams
“Call to Arms” milestone
Forge weapons from Curse of Osiris (if you don’t already have them)
Reset of valor rank in PvP after reaching the highest level
Exotic engrams (from weekly activities)
I’m stuck at 340. What should I do? There’s an important mechanic you should keep in mind after reaching 340 (345 with mods) – especially if you are stuck due to a single piece of gear. Up to 380, there is an additional cap every five power levels.
If you take power level 340 as an example, rare loot and legendary engrams you receive from normal sources will not drop above 340 (without mods) unless every item in your loadout is at least 340 (without mods). So make sure that you have at least one 340 item without mods in every slot. Then you should be able to overcome this hurdle.
How do I now reach 385? Your primary goal now is to complete the milestones within these weekly limited opportunities and engage in endgame activities. Keep the following in mind to reach the new hard cap as quickly as possible:
Standard loot and regular legendary engrams will no longer be of much help at 340 (345 with mods) and will only help in cases of extreme loot luck. Although these will continue to scale, they will remain about 10 levels below your power level.
The raids and the Trials of the Nine provide the biggest boost. The prestige mode of the Leviathan raid, in particular, is a reliable source of high-level gear. Keep in mind that the level requirements for the old raids have not been raised, but the available gear scales to the new max level.
Initially use rank ups from vendors to close larger gaps and loot drops to push your power level up to the next cap.
Only then should you open the powerful milestone engrams. This way, the reward should be at a premium over your current power level.
Now try again to reach the next cap through drops and vendor rank ups (if possible). Then return to the milestone rewards, should any remain. Otherwise, it’s now a wait until the next reset.
Forge weapons from Curse of Osiris reportedly have no fixed level. They always drop above your current power level. You should thus earn them as late as possible if not completed to ensure the rewards scale high.
After reaching level 6 in the Quickplay leaderboard in the crucible, it’s worth resetting your valor rank. This can yield up to 4 high-level items that correspond to your power level. These rewards are indeed suitable for upgrading some of your used gear. This option is not restricted to weekly.
Don’t forget to upgrade your gear with legendary mods. This can raise the power level of the respective item by 5 levels. You can only reach 385 with mods.
At a power level of 380, you are primarily reliant on loot luck to master the last few levels on the way to the hard cap. Here, patience is often required.
Since the best and most valuable upgrades are found behind group activities, group players will be able to reach the new max level faster. Although it is not impossible for solo players, it will take them significantly longer to reach 385.
Are you high enough in power level and want to take on the new raid sector “Starstream”? Check out our guide. You might be able to pick up some valuable tips:
Epic invests money in eSports for Fortnite: Battle Royale. $100 million is being set aside for competitive eSports tournaments – just in the first year. They want to set this up as broadly as possible.
Nothing known yet, except the money: For the 2018-2019 season, developer Epic will invest $100 million in the first season of Fortnite: Battle Royale. That’s about €84,960,000. There is hardly any further information on what Epic is exactly planning, just that they are initially putting out this huge sum.
What else can be said? Well, they reveal a little more. Epic says: “They want to be inclusive,” meaning they want to involve as many people as possible. This likely means: Fortnite should not be a traditional, competitive, and exclusive eSport just for the best, but rather more of a mass sport. They want to focus on two things:
the fun of playing Fortnite
and the joy of watching others play Fortnite
Party Royale at E3: We could expect a first taste of what Epic has in store for Fortnite eSports at E3 2018. There, Epic is planning the event “Party Royale.” Here, 50 celebrities, athletes, and entertainers will compete against 50 top Fortnite players.
Party or Solo? Currently, there are two different directions in which the battle royale could shift:
A whole bunch of eSports organizations, like TSM, have already assembled and recruited their teams for Fortnite. They assume that Fortnite eSports will take place in “squads,” with 4-man teams as is common in eSports. One team even signed a 14-year-old.
Twitch streamers like Tyler “Ninja” Blevins seem to prefer a solo solution. Then individual players would compete. Ninja has already pulled off a successful event in Las Vegas. He believes that Fortnite is more suitable as “solo eSports” because it is more readable and exciting that way.
The “inclusive” approach from Epic and the “different approach” they promise appear to lean more towards the side of solo artists.
Likely to be seen at E3: Ninja
Peanuts: This announcement was preceded by the mode “Solo Showdown.” The main prize was $500 in V-Bucks. Compared to the $100,000,000, this now seems like peanuts. However, this mode already showed some weaknesses in the concept of “Solo Fortnite eSports.”
A short teaser trailer for the new shooter Battlefield V seems to confirm what many suspected: The new shooter is set in World War II. A small piece of information in the HUD appears to provide the crucial hint.
EA has released a teaser trailer that gives players a first brief look at Battlefield V. The teaser trailer was spread through EA’s channels.
What can be seen and heard in the trailer? The trailer features sounds of combat and a stifled scream. Then we see a man with raised glasses, who calls for silence by holding a finger to his mouth and saying “Psst”. These are the first images we see from Battlefield V. Apparently, a Conquest battle is taking place. Various symbols for capture points can also be recognized.
Why do people think Battlefield V could be set in World War II? At the top of the image, in the HUD, two flags can be seen. These can be identified as symbols of Great Britain (Union Jack) and Germany (Balkenkreuz). Therefore, it is assumed that Battlefield V will take place in World War II, as Germany only used the Balkenkreuz during this time period. Additionally, leaks and rumors had already suggested that Battlefield V will be set in World War II – hence, people had already been looking for clues and found them now.
What else have sharp-eyed fans spotted?
The contradiction here is that it is a multiplayer battle, but a cinematic sequence is being played. Therefore, it is believed that this could be a “Takedown” animation.
Furthermore, when the trailer aired on EA’s Twitter channel, the branding of “Xbox One” was included. So it is believed that the Xbox One will have the marketing rights to Battlefield V this time.
And it seems that Battlefield V has a minimized weapon HUD in the bottom right.
That’s quite a lot to figure out from just a few seconds.
To hype players for the release of the new chapter Summerset, Zenimax is releasing the official cinematic trailer for the new expansion. Our favorite cuddly cat Razum-Dar is back!
A shadow lurks in Summerset
The new cinematic focuses on the new area Summerset and the brave High Elf we already know from the launch trailers of The Elder Scrolls Online 2014. She has a vision of the danger that threatens Summerset.
Who is the character in the Summerset trailer? On the island lurk dreadful monsters that hide and wait for an opportunity to strike. The mastermind behind it all seems to be a figure with horns who carries a faithful dog. This figure is very likely the Daedric Prince Clavicus. He is the Prince of Trade, Deceit, and Wishes.
The center of conflict in her vision is the Crystal Tower in the north of the island Summerset. There is likely to be a great battle taking place, determining the fate of the island.
Similar to the White-Gold Tower in the heart of the Imperial City in Cyrodiil, this tower also seems to play an important role in the story of The Elder Scrolls Online.
At the start of the Star Gate raid tract, not even 1% of the participating players managed to complete the new passage of Destiny 2. Just over a week later, the situation is already quite different. Now one record follows another. We have compiled some remarkable performances for you.
Numerous Guardians still have trouble successfully mastering the Star Gate. The Redeem clan set the world’s first exclamation mark in the 2nd raid lair just 6 hours and 38 minutes after the Star Gate’s launch and claimed the World First raid clear.
Since then, top players have been continuously seeking new challenges. And some of them are quite something!
Defeated Val Ca’uor without weapons: The Cabal leader and chief villain of the new raid passage has already been defeated once again by some members of the Redeem clan and YouTuber Gigz – this time however completely without the use of weapons! With a “Hammer” performance of 6 Sunbreaker Titans (power level over 380), the team dealt with the tract boss without a single shot.
You can see this fight here in the embedded video:
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7 seconds for the boss: Several teams of high-level players have already succeeded in bringing down the raid tract boss Val Ca’uor just about 7 seconds after the start of the damage phase. A generally recommended combination of the following weapons and classes seems to be emerging:
1 Sunbreaker Titan with Hammer Strike
5 Voidwalkers
Raid Gauntlets
Tractor Cannon (makes enemies more vulnerable to Void damage)
IKELOS Shotgun from the Escalation Protocol (Fully automatic, bonus damage after melee hits)
You can see how the raid team around Gigz makes quick work of the end boss during the damage phase:
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Just under 16 minutes for the entire Star Gate: Some previous record holders also managed a spectacular speed run through the new raid tract in a different composition. The Guardians completed the entire new raid passage in just 16 minutes and 28 seconds!
The team (power level 380 and above) began the run with a combination of 6 Nightstalker Hunters with the St4mp-F3R leg armor for increased sprint speed and jump height. For the boss fight, 5 players then switched to the Gunslinger focus and the helmet Celestial Nightframe. This is how they fought their way through the new raid passage in record time.
You can watch their entire run in the video here:
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If you are struggling in the Star Gate, then take a look at our guide for the 2nd raid tract. Perhaps one or another tip in it will help you.
Lost Ark now has a start date for its final Closed Beta. Starting from May 23, players will be able to test the new features of the isometric action MMORPG for 12 days. The beta will end on June 3. But when will the game be playable in English or even German?
It has been almost a year now since Lost Ark last invited players to a Closed Beta. The 2nd Closed Beta then started in late summer 2017.
In April 2018, the Korean developer Smilegate, however, made a statement again and announced the start of the third and final beta test. The beta test will start on May 23 and last until June 3.
This means for us: There will be more information about Lost Ark again. And the brave ones will surely find ways to sneak into the Closed Beta of Lost Ark, even though it is not actually intended for Europeans.
Is the wait worth it? The beta brings many new features
What’s new in the beta? Primarily, players will be able to test two new classes, for which there is now also video material.
Hawkeye is a stealth ranged fighter armed with a bow and has many crowd control abilities.
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A card-based mini-game. The cards for this can be found as loot or received as rewards for quests
Reworked favor system where players can build reputation with NPCs and form relationships with them
What is the Favor System? The developers have invested a lot of effort, especially into the multi-tier favor system of the NPCs. The NPCs will gradually open up to the player throughout the quests and tell him their story.
The community manager Risha from Smilegate explained in a blog post that the players are supposed to build an emotional connection to the NPCs through the stories.
In addition, gathering reputation for the individual NPCs in the 3rd beta is supposed to go faster.
What happens after the Closed Beta? In 2018, the Open Beta and thus the release in South Korea is still to follow.
When can we play Lost Ark in English or even German here?
According to a response email from the developer, a release in the USA and Europe has not yet been firmly decided and is being discussed internally. For the fans of the game and interested players, there is still a glimmer of hope.
Do you want to know more about Lost Ark? Read our article:
Neowiz has released a new video showcasing some mounts and the taming process in action. Among other things, there are three-legged lizards.
Your Personal Monster Zoo
Bless Online will be released on May 30 via Steam for PC and shines with a global taming system. You can add almost everything that isn’t three up in a tree to your monster collection. In a video, developer Neowiz introduces the taming mechanics and gives you a little insight into the variety of monsters that await you in the game.
To tame monsters, you need to successfully complete a mini-game.
From wild boars to green orcs, there is the perfect mount for every taste.
Rolf, the three-legged lizard, roams the lands.
Of course, you can also tame more traditional mounts like horses or camels.
The monsters are not part of the cash shop and can simply be captured in the wild.
Your mounts will become stronger the longer you ride them and learn new abilities as a result.
In Bless Online, it will be possible to tame 660 different creatures at the launch of the early access version.
The taming process is not limited to mounts. You can also collect pets that will support you with abilities. We have highlighted how exactly the taming works and what you need to pay attention to in a separate article.
Niantic has announced that special summer forms from the Alola region of Pokémon are coming to Pokémon GO. Monsters from the Kanto region (1st generation) will soon be discovered in their Alola forms, which trainers know from the Alola Pokédex of Sun and Moon.
This is what Niantic says: As Niantic has announced, special Pokémon from the tropical Alola region will soon be found around the globe in Pokémon GO. Some of the Pokémon originally found in the Kanto region will appear soon in unique forms.
Summer 2018 will be tropical in Pokémon GO
Sun, summer, Pokémon: This is likely a summer event of Pokémon GO, aiming to take advantage of the good weather in the northern hemisphere. Experience shows that many trainers are out and about then. Niantic apparently wants to give them something to catch. This seems to be a compromise, as they do not yet want to unleash the 4th generation on the world.
Where does this Alola form come from? They were already seen in the video games Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.
When does it start? That is not known yet. The special Pokémon are supposed to appear in the “coming weeks.” Niantic will soon provide more information.
These Alola forms could be in Pokémon GO – according to the Alola Pokédex
What kind of monsters could they be? The site Bisafans.de lists the Alola forms from the main series in their Alola Pokédex. They are:
Alola-Ratztfratz
Alola-Rattikarl
Alola-Raichu
Alola-Sandan
Alola-Sandamer
Alola-Vulpix
Alola-Vulnona
Alola-Digda
Alola-Digdri
Alola-Mauzi
Alola-Snobilikat
Alola-Kleinstein
Alola-Georok
Alola-Geowaz
Alola-Sleima
Alola-Sleimok
Alola-Kokowei
Alola-Knogga
Striking shadow play with Kokowei palm: The image for the event shows some silhouettes that match the listed Alola forms. Especially the striking monster Alola-Kokowei stands out. Many other Alola forms can also be recognized as silhouettes.
The new MMO Dauntless has its open beta release for PC on May 24 and will then be free-to-play for all players. The coop action RPG is often compared to Monster Hunter, but it leans more towards MMO. Here’s what you should know before diving into the free monster hunt.
What is Dauntless about? You live onislands that float through the natural energy source Aether. Horrific monsters, known as Behemoths, feed on this Aether and also on humans. Without Aether, the floating islands and thus your home would fall. To prevent the Behemoths from annihilating humanity, you take on the role of a “Slayer” and hunt them down.
You can do this either solo or in cooperative online multiplayer with up to four players.
The gameplay focuses on boss fights and crafting
Behemoths are like raid bosses: You will primarily be busy battling the Behemoths in boss fights. The various monsters differ in size, attacks, elements, and movements, making each creature unique. However, they follow certain patterns, much like a MMORPG raid boss, that you can learn.
Loot Behemoths for better gear: In your hometown Ramsgate, you can craft new weapons, armor, consumables, and lanterns. Lanterns are rechargeable items that give you a temporary effect during the hunt. To craft new gear and items, you need to loot materials from the Behemoths and the environment. It is also possible to upgrade weapons and armor.
The gameplay of Monster Hunter and Dauntless is similar, as it essentially revolves around the same concept: hunting monsters in strategic battles and harvesting them for better gear.
There are 5 weapon classes with rechargeable Aether attacks
Each weapon class has different variations that you craft from materials collected from monsters and the environment. This gives you weapons with different elements and properties. A wide arsenal of varying weapons provides you with an advantage in monster hunting.
Infuse your weapons with Aether to strengthen their attacks: The different properties of the weapons also lead to various Aether attacks. You can also add elemental properties to your weapons.
Here are the 5 weapon classes:
Swords: Every hit fills your blade with Aether, allowing you to build up devastating combos and unleash destructive elemental explosions.
Axes: A powerful strike at the right moment gains additional destructive power. The harder the hit, the more Aether accumulates, rewarding offensive combat tactics with brutal damage.
Hammers: Part war hammer and part cannon, the hammer pulverizes bones and flattens Behemoths up close. Use the momentum of its shattering explosion.
Chain Blades: Attack from a distance, plunging into battle with a rapid succession of strikes. Hit the monsters hard, hit them fast, and be gone before they strike back.
War Pikes: A deadly polearm designed for quick, powerful strikes that extend a Slayer’s range while maintaining pressure. Every hit charges the war pike’s ranged attack.
Dauntless is Free-to-Play: Funded through cosmetics, without loot boxes
Starting from the open beta on May 24, Dauntless will switch to a free-to-play model. Until then, you need to buy into the closed beta with a founder’s pack. This pack includes only cosmetic items that allow you to show that you have been there from the start and supported the game.
The developers at Phoenix Labs have often emphasized that they want no pay walls or pay-to-win elements in Dauntless. Content that is relevant for gameplay should remain free for all players. They aim for a system similar to Warframe or Path of Exile.
Dauntless is an MMO that will receive long-term content updates and new features
Unlike Monster Hunter World, Dauntless adopts a “Games-as-a-Service” approach. Phoenix Labs plans to develop Dauntless over the long term, with fresh content being added regularly.
Currently, there are 5 weapon classes and about 15 Behemoths that you can combat. However, the monsters also have stronger variants that possess different properties than their basic form. You will find the Behemoths scattered across 5 maps.
Phoenix Labs has a lot planned for 2018. More events tied to the story of Dauntless are expected to be added, and optimizations are also being worked on, such as improvements to chat and user interface.
Dauntless is still in beta, so you should expect some bugs, crashes, and an unbalanced experience. Forums like Reddit or community portals like Discord often report poor performance.
Players are sometimes kicked from the game or experience other “game-breaking” bugs. Some weapons are also regarded as significantly weaker than others. The chain blades, in particular, are criticized for consuming too much stamina for too little damage.
Those diving into the open beta should be aware that a small indie studio, Phoenix Labs, is behind Dauntless. If you expect a AAA production, Dauntless is not the right place for you.
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Will Dauntless also come to PS4, Xbox One, or the Nintendo Switch? Currently, Dauntless is only planned for PC, but the developers have already indicated a willingness to bring Dauntless to consoles should platform providers inquire.
Dauntless Developer: Phoenix Labs Publisher: Phoenix Labs Platform: PC Engine: Unreal Engine 4 Open Beta Release: May 24, 2018 Genre: Coop Action RPG Online Multiplayer: Up to 4 players
Will you check out the free beta of Dauntless? What are your impressions of the game so far?
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In Fortnite Battle Royale, Epic has nerfed the damage from traps. Players are already frustrated by this nerf, but it could become much more annoying this week. A leaked challenge requires kills with traps.
Before the patch, traps dealt: Before patch 4.2 last week, traps dealt 125 damage points. Anyone without a shield was immediately dead. This was not considered a huge problem because trap kills occurred relatively rarely.
How it is now: After the patch, traps only deal 75 damage points. So you can survive, albeit injured. Hardly anyone stays in a trap long enough for it to strike a second time, so trap kills are now rather unlikely.
Trap kills are considered creative and varied
Fans react with confusion: Fortnite fans have discussed this nerf on Reddit. There is a large thread saying “If you’re dumb enough to walk into a trap, you deserve 125 damage points.” Overall, the mood is negative. Players feel “No one wanted this nerf.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak9RCPzomR0
What’s the problem? The problem is especially seen in the early minutes of a match. If you find a trap instead of a weapon, you’re pretty much out of luck because you can’t take anyone out with that. Previously, you could cleverly trap one or two opponents in such a situation. Generally, trap kills are seen as varied and clever because you have to anticipate where someone will run.
Fans suggest alternatives:
Fans have the idea of introducing different rarities of traps – the rare ones would deal more damage
Or there could be different types of traps – besides the “spikes from the ground” trap. In PvE “Save the World” there are some cool traps like Ground Griller and similar ones. These could also be used for Battle Royale
Or traps should continue to deal 125 damage, but only as long as the trap creator is alive. If the trap creator dies, the damage could drop to 75
Nerf could become annoying this week: The mood about the trap nerf is already negative. This week could be worse – one of the leaked challenges for week 4 is “Kill someone with a trap.” But maybe Epic will show some mercy and change this challenge.
In Bless Online you can tame a variety of enemies and make them your companions. We explain in our Bless Taming Guide how taming pets and mounts works.
Catch them all!
Which enemies can I tame? You can tame almost all creatures and some humanoid enemies. At the start of the Early Access version of Bless Online, you can tame 660 different creatures. When you click on an enemy, a small symbol appears to the left of their health bar. There are two types of symbols:
The steering wheel means that the enemy is a potential mount.
The butterfly means that you can make the enemy your pet.
How does taming work? You simply approach an enemy, select them, and use one of the taming scrolls in your inventory. This starts a mini-game where the goal is to hit the green area with a swinging cursor. Once you manage to do this a few times, you will obtain the tamed enemy.
There is a small chance that you will encounter a rare enemy during the taming process, which has better stats than normal enemies. In total, you can own 40 pets and mounts at the same time. If you want to increase this number, you need to level up your taming profession. You gain experience points for this when you tame monsters. The more you catch, the larger your Pokémon collection monster collection can be.
Where do I get my taming scrolls? You can obtain taming scrolls through leveling and the main quest. Alternatively, players can craft these if they reach a certain level in the “Enchanting” profession.
Once you have tamed a monster, the next step is to enhance it.
Enhance your pets and mounts
How do I increase the rarity of my creatures? You can enhance monsters in various ways:
Pets consume stamina when you carry them with you. For every stamina point consumed, they also gain experience points, which level up their stats.
Mounts consume stamina while you ride them. Here too, they gain experience points for each stamina point consumed.
You can sacrifice other pets and mounts to enhance your monsters.
Image Source: YouTube – Carthh
If the bar drops to zero, you will not be able to use the monster for the time being and must wait until the bar fills up again. The bar fills up when your monster reaches the next level. If you want to power-level a mount, it’s best to just run around.
Once a mount or pet has reached its maximum level, you can upgrade it to the next rarity rank. For example, from green to blue. This gives your monsters new abilities that support you.
To upgrade a monster, you sacrifice another monster of the same rarity rank. The chance of a successful upgrade is higher if you use a similar monster for the upgrade. So if you want to improve your water elemental, it’s best to sacrifice a water elemental. If the upgrade process fails, the upgrade chance permanently increases by a few percent.
However, it is not possible to simply take any monsters and throw them at your favorite creature until it finally evolves. Each monster has a limited number of upgrade attempts and potential upgrades.
Upgrade attempts are the number of upgrades you can perform. This value ranges from 6 to 10. Once you reach the maximum attempts, no further attempts are possible.
Potential upgrades reset your upgrade attempts to between 6 and 10. Potential upgrades can range from 0 to 2.
To use potential upgrades, you need items from the cash shop in the Japanese version of Bless Online. How this will work for us is still unclear.
For some players, the endgame of Bless will certainly consist of obtaining the best pets and mounts with the best ability compositions. You can also seal your monsters with a specific item and sell/give them to other players.
Choose the right ability for the right situation
Pets and mounts each have their own abilities that they can learn.
Mount abilities give you bonuses while riding them. Particularly, the ability that increases your jump height by 381% stands out. The abilities are independent of the rarity level of your mounts and pets. You can therefore receive a purple experience point buff from a blue monster.
Movement speed increases by 10%/20%/40%.
The stamina consumption when summoning the mount is reduced by 5%/10/20%. Additionally, stamina consumption while riding is reduced by 10%/20%/50%.
The maximum stamina increases by 200/350/600.
Summoning time is reduced by 30%/50%/100%.
The mount gains the ability to sprint. Increases movement speed by 20%/30%/60% for 5 seconds.
Some of the mount abilities in Bless Online.
The mount gains the ability to camouflage. Reduces enemies’ perception range by 30%/50%/80%. Movement speed is also reduced by 40%/30%/15%.
Reduces the chance of being knocked off by your mount by 10%/20%/50%.
The climbing angle increases by 10%/20%/40%.
Jump height increases by 162%/246%/381%.
Movement speed increases at night by 40%/50%/70%.
Your mount receives more experience points.
Pet abilities assist you in gold farming or loot gathering. They can also increase your received experience points.
Increases your experience points when defeating enemies by 42%/76%/154%.
Increases your found gold from slain enemies by 42%/76%/154%.
Increases your experience points gained from killing other players by 42%/76%/154%.
Increases your adventurer points by 6.75%/8%/10%.
Increases attack strength by 18/28/48.
Increases spell power by 18/28/48.
Increases physical defense by 154/224/336.
Increases guild experience points gained by 10%/20%/50%.
Increases your speed in water while swimming backward by 10%/20%/50%.
Increases your swimming speed by 10%/20%/50%.
You craft items 5%/7%/10% faster.
You gather and mine 5%/7%/10% faster.
Increases your experience points by 10%/15/30% obtained from gathering and mining.
Increases your experience points by 10%/15/30% obtained from crafting items.
Increases the experience points that your pet receives.
Your pet automatically collects items from defeated enemies within 30 meters.
Taming in the Video Guide – See how to playfully tame Pets
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In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online the Early Access for the new chapter Summerset on PC started today, on May 21st. The servers went offline for maintenance. However, ESO is back online now: the update and patch notes are here.
When does maintenance start? At 10:00 AM our time, the PC servers were taken offline for maintenance. This corresponds to 4:00 AM Eastern Time in the USA.
Patch notes and update are here
How long does maintenance take for ESO? The exact duration of the maintenance work is not known. Community manager Gina Bruno stated that they hope everything will be back up later in the morning. This could mean for us: The Elder Scrolls Online will be back in the late afternoon. Maybe 4 PM. Maybe a bit later.
Update 3:20 PM: It seems to have gone a bit faster after all. The servers are still down for maintenance, but the update is now available and can be downloaded. It is about 10 GB in size. The patch notes for 4.0.5 Summerset can be read in full length here at ESO. They are also available in German.
What is happening today? Summerset is essentially launching on PC. The “Early Access” actually just means that PC players can play it before players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Those will have to wait two weeks. A prerequisite is that players have purchased Summerset. Otherwise, they can only play the update that comes for free with Summerset.
Why is this happening on a holiday? Pentecost Monday is only a public holiday in our regions and some neighboring countries. In the USA, today is a regular working day, and Zenimax aligns itself with the USA.
PS4 and Xbox One players start on June 5: For players on consoles, it doesn’t start until 2 weeks later. This is customary for ESO, as patches also arrive later there.
Players are cautiously optimistic about the launch: In a thread in the official ESO forums, PC players are already discussing the headstart. They have experienced this before. It is expected that:
It will be a mammoth patch, a gigantic download
Add-ons will not work with the new patch for a few days while the add-on developers adjust them to the new version
and pessimists believe that there will be problems right at the beginning – it is advised to take the day off not on the patch day, but rather the day after
Everything about the new chapter Summerset and the many new features has been outlined in this article:
The Korean version of Black Desert Online has been expanded with a new pet that is impressive. You can make a cute baby dragon in Pixar style your companion.
Large Red Dragon
Dragons are powerful, fearsome creatures, but they can also be cute and cuddly. The world boss Garmoth is more powerful and fearsome. He is a large, red dragon that sets his surroundings ablaze. Players who challenge him must prepare for a strong opponent.
But apparently, this highly uncomfortable guy also has offspring. Namely, small, cute baby dragons.
Small but Mighty
The little baby dragon is quite clever and comes in different variations. Each variation has its own useful ability.
These are its abilities:
Increases your resistance to desert disease.
Enemy players are automatically detected.
Your required time for automatic fishing is reduced.
The baby dragon provokes nearby enemies and causes them to attack.
Elite enemies nearby are detected.
This is what the little dragon looks like in the game. Image source: InvenGlobal
As a personal pet skill, the baby dragon increases your maximum health points at the highest level by up to 100. You increase the level by breeding two baby dragons together.
When the dragon’s level increases, it gains new abilities. However, leveling does not change its appearance. You also cannot change it with an appearance coupon.
Image source: InvenGlobal
The baby dragon counts as a regular pet, so it needs to be fed. And you can have four other pets along with the dragon at the same time.
How do I obtain the baby dragon? In the Korean version, players must defeat the world boss Garmoth until he drops one of his horns.
Fortunately, the world boss mechanics were also tweaked with the same update. The bosses now appear according to a fixed schedule and drop rare loot more often.
And another picture of the baby dragon because it is soooo cute. Image source: InvenGlobal
If you have the horn, you can exchange it at the NPC Garison in Duvencrune for the Dragon Egg Fossil. From this egg, your little dragon will hatch. With the “Young Red Dragon Pet” item, you can then add the young creature to your collection.
Currently only in Korea
The baby dragon is currently only available for players of the Korean version of Black Desert Online. It is already one of the most popular pets in the game.
Eventually, it will probably find its way to us. However, it is quite possible that we will have to wait some time for the new pet. Between the release of the class Lahn in South Korea and here, there are about 6 months.
Are there alternatives? Yes, until then you can go hunting for the equally cute fairy Laila. She has been available in our version of Black Desert Online since April.
