Destiny 2: How to get the Polaris Lance? Fans have a theory

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

One of the last great mysteries of the Warmind expansion for Destiny 2 is the whereabouts of the exotic weapon Polaris Lance. So far, no one has obtained Ana Bray’s new scout rifle. Fans are now speculating how to acquire this weapon. However, there is a theory that seems to be gaining traction.

So far, five new exotic weapons have been confirmed to have entered Destiny 2 with the Warmind expansion. Fans have already figured out how to get the SUROS Regime, the submachine gun Huckleberry, the sword Worldline Zero, and the linear fusion rifle Sleeper Simulant.

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However, there is still no concrete information about the whereabouts of the exotic scout rifle Polaris Lance. There have been many speculations. Most of them have, however, either been disproved or discarded.

For example, one of the most prominent theories suggested that you might receive Ana’s weapon if you collect all 40 Sleeper Nodes. However, this theory has not proven to be true. Completing this collection task only rewards you with an emblem. This has already been confirmed by some diligent collectors.

Another theory, on the other hand, seems to be gaining more and more support among fans.

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Where is the Polaris Lance? This is what the community suspects

Destiny 2 Polaris Quest Start

An already known quest is in focus. A large part of the community now agrees that the Polaris Lance is connected to the quest series “Coming Twilight.” This task also serves as a mid-step towards the Sleeper Simulant.

The following factors support this: As soon as you complete the world quest “Data Recovery” and obtain the IKELOS_HFW_V1.0.1 hand cannon from Ana, you will receive not only the first step for the Sleeper Simulant but also another quest – Coming Twilight 1/5.

This quest prepares you for the search for the Sleeper Nodes. After completing it, the Sleeper Quest continues, although Coming Twilight 1/5 is considered completed.

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Based on the name, fans already suspected that it could be a 5-part quest series. They were then able to find it in the Destiny 2 database.

It is indeed a series of tasks consisting of 5 individual steps. In this task chain, you will help Ana gradually explore her past. However, after completing the first part, the quest does not progress further for now.

No one knows how to trigger or obtain these additional task steps yet. Fans speculate about potential time limits – for example, only one quest step per week – or specific in-game achievements that need to be fulfilled.

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The most important hint is provided by the very last step of Coming Twilight 5/5. This part is noted there with the following words: “This module is exhausted. Ana will continue to tinker with it, but because you have restored her memories, she has a finished work for you, which she calls the “production model” of the rifle prototype she had given you.”

On the one hand, it clearly shows that you must have previously received a rifle prototype. Most likely, this will be the legendary BrayTech RWP Type II scout rifle. This scout visually resembles the Polaris Lance identically. Whether you need to develop the prototype further, as was the case with the Necrochasm in Destiny 1, is unknown.

On the other hand, according to the quest description, you will end up with a production model of this prototype. This will likely be the Polaris Lance.

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What do you think? Is this the way to the Polaris Lance? And how do you get to the next step of this quest series?

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My MMO asks: Are you using Early Access or waiting for the launch?

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 2 minutes

Do you test your games before launch or do you prefer to wait until games are officially released? Today, we want to know from you if you have ever bought games in Early Access or if you are not quite sure about the system.

The release of video games is changing. More and more studios are opting for a smooth transition from Early Access to an official release. The benefits for the studio: they generate revenue that can be used to continue working on the games and ideally also receive feedback from the target audience.

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More and more studios are embracing Early Access

What is Early Access? Early Access refers to a new form of funding and releasing games. In this process, unfinished games, mostly in an alpha or beta stage, are sold before the official release. Developers secure cash flow this way and can further adapt the games with feedback from buyers.

Especially on the gaming platform Steam, this type of release has already established itself, but Early Access has also arrived on consoles:

  • The dino game ARK was a pioneer here. Even Sony made an exception.
  • The Xbox One now has a “Preview” program that games like PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds use.

With Conan Exiles, a title was released on May 8 that spent a long time in Early Access on both PC via Steam and Xbox One.

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Also this week, Electronic Arts stated that they are considering Early Access as well. Thus, the open-world game Anthem could be released in a still unfinished state before the planned launch in March 2019 and be tested by players.

We want to know from you: Do you use Early Access or are you not able to relate to this type of release? Do you think it is good that games can be tested before launch or do you prefer “finished” games? We look forward to your comments!

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Fortnite: The biggest streamer on Twitch no longer curses – fans are annoyed

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite star Ninja is the biggest streamer on Twitch. Now he has stopped swearing. He wants to be family-friendly. But some fans see this critically. They accuse him of selling out.

Ninja says very bad words. Just in March, Ninja was involved in a “mini-scandal”. At that time, he had used the word “Nigga” in an improvised rap. There are also videos where the popular streamer resorts to a tone filled with swear words. Especially about the double shotgun in Fortnite, he has been known to get terribly upset. But somehow, for many, that is part of the culture on Twitch. It is seen as “authentic”.

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Ninja wants to be like SpongeBob

But that is now over. For a few weeks now, it has been noticeable that the biggest streamer on Twitch is paying attention to his language. He no longer swears. In an interview, he said he wants to be like SpongeBob SquarePants now. Adults might still catch dirty jokes, but everything would be alright for kids.

A letter from a parent causes a rethink. Ninja says a letter from a parent reached him and made him rethink. While swearing in gaming is quite common, he does not want kids to run around shouting “Fuck” and swearing. In the future, Ninja will provide an age recommendation for his streams;

  • When Ninja plays solo, the age recommendation will generally be “child-friendly.”
  • When Ninja is with others, the age recommendation is higher. Because some celebrities with whom Ninja streams do not behave in a child-friendly manner. But Ninja does not want to give up collaborating with them.
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Brother as a role model. He learned from his brother the ability to switch his language depending on the situation. His brother is a teacher and can refrain from using swear words or use them as needed.

Some fans scold: “Sellout”

Too commercial. Not everyone sees this positively, as the US site Kotaku knows. Among the fans, some view this as “betrayal.” They say it’s too commercial and mainstream. Ninja is selling out and changing himself. One user says: “It’s not Ninja’s job to raise kids. That’s the parents’ responsibility. This is 100% a cash move by Ninja.”

Wife behind Ninja explains why this is happening. The head behind Ninja’s stream is his wife and manager, Jessica. She explains that Ninja has gained many viewers between the ages of 7 and 13. Ninja feels morally obligated to tone it down a bit for these young ears. However, she assures that there will still be situations in which he will turn it up again. She is proud of Ninja.

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Many changes to the Global Cooldown in WoW are being reversed

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard is rowing back. Racial abilities and trinkets are being freed from the global cooldown in World of Warcraft.

With Battle for Azeroth, many abilities of all classes in World of Warcraft are being assigned the global cooldown (Global Cooldown or “GCD”). The feedback from players has been largely negative, causing Blizzard to free some abilities from the GCD.

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Which abilities are being freed from the GCD? All active racial abilities (such as “Arcane Torrent”, “Blood Fury”, or “Every Man for Himself”) will be freed from the cooldown. Furthermore, all trinkets with a “Use” ability will also be exempt from the cooldown.

Why were abilities assigned to the GCD in the first place? The developers wanted to combat large macros that activate four or even five buffs simultaneously, resulting in a massive performance boost for characters. This made decisions less important and individual abilities lost significance, as they were only activated in conjunction with other effects.

Why does Blizzard reverse the changes to the GCD? According to community manager Lore, it does not feel good to have additional cooldowns from racial choices. Additionally, it is not ideal to have to activate multiple GCDs that all only enhance the performance of other abilities.

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When will the changes come to the beta? The cooldowns for racial abilities and trinkets are planned to be removed next week and will then be playable in the beta.

Overall, Blizzard is continuing to row back and is gradually removing further abilities from the global cooldown. Whether the changes will ultimately create the desired effect of more conscious gameplay remains to be seen.

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What do you think about the changes? Is it good that Blizzard listens to player feedback? Or should they stick more firmly to their plans?

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Red Dead Redemption 2 will show kills artistically in slow motion

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

The co-head of Rockstar, Rob Nelson, talks in an interview about the special death video sequences of Red Dead Redemption 2 and their significance for the player experience of fans. 

The last few weeks have brought a flood of new information about Red Dead Redemption 2. After a new trailer and details about the world map, Rob Nelson from Rockstar now reveals something about the “Slow-Motion Death Scenes” feature of the game.

Unified Camera Features for Story Missions and Open World

The slow-motion death video sequences are already familiar to players from the first part of Red Dead Redemption. They serve to visually enhance the action in the game and are further improved in RDR2.

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According to Nelson, these sequences will be dynamic and intelligent, adapting to the players’ actions to create spectacular combat scenes. They will not only appear in story missions but everywhere in the world of Red Dead Redemption 2.

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So if you take on the law in the open world or get involved in a confrontation between gangs, you can also expect slow-motion sequences here. 

The feature is primarily meant to convey the feeling that the player can see the world from the perspective of the protagonist, Arthur Morgan. For example, there will be dramatic pans in areas where the camera has plenty of space.

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The team aimed to create the same visual and mechanical leitmotif throughout the game, ensuring consistency in the player experience.

It definitely sounds like a feature that will lead to many video snippets of cool death scenes on social media and YouTube.

Want to see more of Red Dead Redemption 2? Here are plenty of new screenshots of the game:

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Can Anthem be played alone? BioWare gives a clear answer

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Will Anthem also be interesting for solo players? BioWare explains whether Anthem will have a single-player mode.

Anthem is the next big title from the game studio BioWare. Fans around the world are eagerly waiting for this multiplayer title, hoping that Anthem will be a serious competitor to Destiny 2. However, there were also questions about whether the shooter can be played alone or if some missions require multiplayer. BioWare has now assured that Anthem will also be fully playable solo.

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What are the fans’ concerns? BioWare has always been a game studio that places great importance on exciting stories that can also be experienced in single-player mode. It has not yet been discussed to what extent players might be forced to interact with other players.

What has BioWare said now? The fans’ concerns have been eased as Anthem is supposed to be completely playable alone if desired. Alternatively, players can experience the game “simply with friends” and will not have to encounter “randoms”.

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What impact does multiplayer have on the story? Players will always be the key figures in the story of Anthem. They are supposed to feel “special” and like the hero of a story. Nevertheless, the world will be subject to various influences of an online world with multiple players. However, the plot will primarily be dictated by the respective player.

When will there be more to see about Anthem? In June, the “EA Play” event will take place, where Anthem is expected to be presented in a good state. Then there will be fresh information about the gameplay and how exactly single-player and multiplayer will interact.

Are you already excited about Anthem? Do you have high hopes that it will be a good alternative to Destiny 2? Or do you expect nothing from BioWare’s new game?

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Conan Exiles brings more PvP servers, kills PvE conflict servers [Update]

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Shortly after the launch of the survival MMO Conan Exiles, Funcom immediately brings more servers online. The number has roughly doubled. However, there is trouble, as Funcom is eliminating one of the three server types.

Conan Exiles Server Screenshot

New servers. Conan Exiles has sold over a million copies since its launch. The influx of players to the servers upon release on May 8 fully loaded most official servers. Most of the servers were instantly full, so some players didn’t even get a chance to play on them.

During the night of May 9 to 10, Funcom worked to bring more servers online for Conan Exiles. Around 12 noon European time on May 10, the new servers for PC and PS4 went online.

The servers are spread across all regions. Europe, the USA, and Asia now have new locations for players to game.

Conflict servers are eliminated – players have been looted

One server type is being eliminated. PvE conflict servers are servers where players can attack each other only at certain times of the day. PvP is only active during “prime time” between 5 PM and 11 PM server time. Player bases are off-limits and can never be attacked. Otherwise, the servers function like PvE servers, where players play peacefully together.

PvE conflict servers were only available for PC and were supposed to be brought to consoles if they perform well. However, Funcom has now decided differently and has converted all conflict servers into regular PvP servers.

Conan Exiles Attack

Some fans are unhappy with this decision. Players complain that they built PvE bases on the conflict servers, and they were suddenly looted overnight by others. This was supposed to be excluded. Bases were supposed to be safe.

Especially on Steam, the players’ reactions are reflected. Most of the negative reviews in recent days criticize the decision to eliminate conflict servers.

The rush for PvP was too big

Barbarians love PvP. PvP servers are servers where players can kill each other at any time without regard. The rush for this server type was so great at release that some players resorted to PvE or PvE conflict servers.

Funcom thus decided to temporarily close conflict servers and turn them into PvP servers. Furthermore, most of the new servers are PvP servers to meet player demand.

Whether the conflict servers will return is not yet known. The servers were reportedly too unpopular and did not carry enough players to be considered currently. However, the demand for PvP servers is so great that they will likely take priority.

UPDATE: In a statement shortly after the strong criticism of the approach, Funcom confirmed that new conflict servers will go live. According to the developers, the new conflict servers are supposed to start before the weekend!

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FIFA 18: Is Ultimate Team a game of chance? EA boss says “No” and wants to take action

Philipp Junge Philipp Junge Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 18 Ultimate Team, there are controversial loot boxes. The CEO of Electronic Arts denies the accusation that FUT sets are gambling. However, he wants to take action against coin traders.

In almost every online game, you can purchase additional content through microtransactions. Often, this takes the form of loot boxes: you buy a chest or a pack for a specific price, but the contents are largely unknown.

FUT also cannot do without these surprise packs. At the beginning of the year, a ban was contemplated in various parts of Europe. This would also have affected Ultimate Team.

In the conference about the current financial report, EA CEO Andrew Wilson commented on the discussion.

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Loot boxes in FIFA Ultimate Team: Gambling or not?

For EA, which makes a fortune with Ultimate Team through microtransactions, a loot box ban would be critical. Sets are an essential part of the FUT mode.

How do loot boxes work in FIFA Ultimate Team? In FUT, everything revolves around player cards of professional footballers. These are only available from packs. They can then be used or offered for sale on the transfer market. The cards are divided into bronze, silver, and gold as well as “common,” “rare,” and “special.”

There are different types of sets, each with a different number of players. A “Premium Gold Player Set” contains twelve players, of which eleven are gold cards and three are rare; a “Rare Player Set” also contains twelve players, but all are gold and rare, making it significantly more valuable.

How do players get loot boxes? Packs can be obtained in many ways. You can earn them in various modes or purchase them for in-game currency, which is coins, in the shop. However, they can also be bought with “FIFA Points.” These are obtained in exchange for real money; for 10 euros, you get about 1000 FIFA Points.

The video shows a “pack opening.” The YouTubers buy FIFA Points for several hundred euros and pull sets with them. The result is often modest, as good players are very rare.

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EA CEO Wilson argues against pack ban

For Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts, sets are not gambling, even if the value of a pack’s contents can vary greatly.

He argues that buyers know in advance what contents they can expect in the set – namely, a certain number of items of varying rarity. Furthermore, there is no way to exchange the drawn cards for real money. Thus, they have no real value.

This statement is probably not entirely correct. There are ways to sell in-game currency or FIFA accounts for real money on certain sites. However, this is illegal. If you are caught during a coin transfer, the FUT account is immediately banned.

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Electronic Arts wants to take stronger action against coin traders

To ensure that the FUT cards continue to have no real value, EA wants to take action against such traders. Wilson stated that the publisher is working globally with industry associations and regulatory authorities.

EA does not want to be hindered by the loot box discussion. On the contrary, it should continue to look forward and offer players content and features in a “transparent, entertaining, fair, and balanced manner.”

A first step has already been taken. The WM mode for FIFA 18 will come completely free as an additional download for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Philipp says: I believe EA is very afraid of a loot box ban. A lot is being done to pacify the community: the free WM mode, cheaper TOTS cards for all players, and responding to community wishes. Such things had been missed in recent years.

Because even if Wilson’s arguments are certainly valid: it is still mostly minors who are repeatedly encouraged by EA to spend real money on sets.

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Rend: The Alpha is now inviting to the survival battle

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

You want to see how the survival MMO Rend plays? Then you now have the opportunity in the Alpha!

What do the developers aim to achieve with Rend? The developers of Rend have set themselves a big goal: They want to be to the survival MMO genre what World of Warcraft was to MMORPGs. They hope to advance the genre and provide long-lasting fun that is accessible yet deep – whether this will work can be determined by the now launched Alpha. The Early Access phase will begin later in the year.

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The Alpha provides an initial glimpse

This is how you join! Do you want to participate in the Alpha? Then sign up on the official website. With a bit of luck, you will receive one of the limited access keys and can take a look at the very early version immediately. However, the developers place great importance on feedback to continuously improve the online game.

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What is Rend?

Rend mixes survival, sandbox, and MOBA gameplay. It sounds adventurous but also very exciting:

  • You find yourself on a large map where you gather resources
  • With the resources, you expand your base and craft better equipment
  • During your expeditions into the wilderness, you are attacked by players from hostile factions and wild beasts
  • Throughout the match, you collect souls. Once you have gathered the required number of souls, you win the round, and the game world resets
  • Once a week, the shields around the factions’ bases lower, and you can attack them to destroy the soul stone where the souls are collected
  • Your hero collects progress points during the match that you use to improve him, so you don’t start from scratch in the next round

This is what the developers themselves have to say about their work: “Our goal from the beginning was to allow Rend to continuously grow and optimize through direct player feedback at every step of this project journey,” explains Jeremy Wood, Co-Founder and CEO at Frostkeep Studios. “With the help of players, we put a lot of love into the creation process, making it not just our project, but also theirs. The Alpha testing phase represents a significant milestone, now that even more players from around the world can join the universe of Rend and become part of our community.”

Rend comes from the creative minds of former WoW and LoL developers.

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Warframe Khora is now with “Beasts of the Sanctuary” on PS4 & Xbox

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 2 minutes

Warframe has received the major update “Beast of the Sanctuary” for the PS4 and Xbox One. This brings the new and 35th Warframe Khora to the consoles. Her release comes with a new game mode that features special portals. Here you will find the blueprints of the cat lady.

To obtain Khora, you must fight through the new survival mode “Sanctuary Onslaught”. Here, the AI Cephalon Simaris has kidnapped Khora and is holding her captive. As is typical for a survival mission, you will face an endless wave of enemies.

New to the survival mode in “Beast of the Sanctuary” is the portal feature. If you survive the enemy waves long enough, a portal will appear through which you can escape. This will throw you into the next randomly generated room, where you must continue to survive. The portal can be seen in the lower image.

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Farming Khora – How to unlock the new Warframe

To acquire Khora, you need to play the new Sanctuary survival mode. You can find it with Cephalon Simaris in every relay.

In these rotations you will get Khora: 

  • Rotation A – Chassis
  • Rotation B – Neuroptics
  • Rotation C – Systems and Blueprint
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Khora has released on consoles – Here are her skills

Khora features a unique whip and a Kavat as a passive ability.

  • Ability 1 – “Whipclaw”: Khora’s whip triggers an AOE attack.
  • Ability 2 – “Wire Trap”: Khora creates a trap made of living metal that immobilizes nearby enemies. Whipclaw will renew the trap to capture more enemies.
  • Ability 3 – “Venari”: Venari is Khora’s own Kavat, which walks passively alongside her. The cat can switch between three modes in which it either attacks, defends, or heals the team.
  • Ability 4 – “Noose Dome” – Create a dome of living chains that traps and strangles enemies. As long as they are trapped, they take continuous damage.
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What do you think of the crazy cat lady with the whip? 

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Next Day: Fallout meets Tarkov as a post-apocalyptic survival MMO

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov is still pending, but maybe the survival MMO Next Day can bridge the wait until then.

Apocalyptic, survival, role-playing… that doesn’t sound too bad. Next Day could be an interesting mix of Fallout, Escape from Tarkov, and MMO. And soon you’ll be playing. The release is scheduled for May 21 on Steam.

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What is Next Day about?

  • The MMO places you – similar to Escape from Tarkov – in a fictional Eastern European state
  • A toxic fog has made large parts of the country uninhabitable
  • You try to survive in this area
  • You search for resources and weapons
  • Crafting plays an important role
  • There are dangers lurking everywhere – Not only NPCs, but also other players will stand in your way. PvP is an important gameplay element
  • You improve your character based on skills
  • You join one of several factions and slowly advance within it based on ranks
  • Each faction offers you advantages and disadvantages
  • You complete quests for the factions that will also lead you into attempted areas where you must survive
  • In single-player mode, you play alone

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Developers are committed

The early access version of Next Day is currently rated “balanced”, which is mainly due to some bugs that the developers need to fix before the planned release on May 21. The team now wants to focus on the core game and deliver regular content updates after the release. You can currently take a look at the early access version for 8.99 euros.

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Destiny 2: Sleeper Simulant and Coming Dusk – Here’s How

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 3 minutes

The Sleeper Simulant is back! Like its counterpart from the first Destiny, the weapon in Destiny 2 is also tied to a longer questline. How you can obtain the linear fusion rifle, we explain here.

With the latest DLC “Warmind,” the Sleeper Simulant, known from Destiny 1, is making its return. As in the original, the weapon is also tied to a longer questline in Destiny 2 that requires multiple steps.

This is the Sleeper Simulant in Destiny 2

What can the Sleeper Simulant do? The exotic perk of the linear fusion rifle, Chain Reaction, ensures that the fired laser of the Sleeper Simulant pierces through enemies and is deflected by hard surfaces.

Destiny 2 Sleeper Simulant

In addition, the following perks apply:

  • Polygonal Rifling: Reduces recoil and increases stability
  • Extended Mag: Significantly faster reload, and slightly increased stability
  • Marksmanship: Increased movement speed and target acquisition while moving and using the sights
  • Composite Stock: Slightly increased stability and weapon readiness speed
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How to obtain the Sleeper Simulant

The Sleeper Simulant is tied to a somewhat longer questline, which you can approach after completing the campaign of DLC II. First, speak with Zavala in the Tower after the last story mission. Then return to Mars to Ana Bray, who now has a world quest for you.

Quest Step “Data Retrieval”: The world quest “Data Retrieval” is quite self-explanatory and sends you back to Rasputin’s memory storage. Once you’ve completed the additional quest steps “Legacy Code” and “A Part of the Past,” you will receive the hand cannon IKELOS_HFW_V1.0.1 from Ana. You’ll need this weapon for the further quest progress.

Destiny 2 Ikelos Hand Cannon

You will also receive additional tasks that you can track via the new “Quests” tab in your inventory. The tasks are as follows:

  • Defeat Hive and Cabal enemies with precision shots from your IKELOS
  • Kill enemies with a yellow health bar while equipped with the IKELOS
  • Complete five heroic strikes while equipped with the IKELOS
  • Complete three levels of the Escalation Protocol event and find 15 Sleeper Nodes, while equipped with the IKELOS
    • It doesn’t matter whether you do three levels in a row at Escalation Protocol or do one level three times
    • The level is considered completed when the respective round boss is defeated
  • Complete the mission “Will of Thousands” at level 360 while equipped with the IKELOS

How to open the Sleeper Nodes with Override Frequencies

The quest Approaching Dusk leads the search for the resonance stems you need to open the Sleeper Nodes. During the course of the quest, you will obtain the resonance stems, four of which can always be combined into an Override Frequency.

In total, you need 60 stems to open the 15 required Sleeper Nodes for the Sleeper Simulant. You can read everything about the Override Frequencies in our corresponding guide:

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If you have completed all tasks in this questline, you can pick up the Sleeper Simulant from Ana Bray on Mars.

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Have you already managed to get the Sleeper Simulant? Or are you still busy completing all the quest steps for the Sleeper Simulant? Let us know in the comments!

You can find the further quest steps for “Approaching Dusk” here:

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This is why the Bestiary League from Path of Exile is leaving – and how fans are reacting

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

Grinding Gear Games has decided that the mechanics of the Bestiary League in Path of Exile will not be implemented into the core game after the league ends. 

The Bestiary League brought a lot of new features in early March, focusing on capturing, showcasing, and sacrificing monsters for items.

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As with all other Challenge Leagues, Grinding Gear Games had to decide at the end of the league whether it would be included in the core game or not.

No “Pokemon mechanics” in Path of Exile for now

While the launch of the league was the most successful in the history of Path of Exile, player enthusiasm waned afterwards.

Grinding Gears Gaming drew its conclusions and announced that the mechanics of the Bestiary League will not be incorporated into the core game.

The developers give three main reasons for their decision:

  • The need to support the interface and the menagerie continuously and adapt it to new updates.
  • The fact that the Bestiary differs too much from the core game and all the tutorial texts for new players would have to be retained. The team decided against it.
  • The results and content from crafting would need constant adjustment and rebalancing.

The community is relieved

Player reactions to the announcement on the official Path of Exile homepage and Reddit clearly show that the decision not to include the Bestiary in the core game is very welcome.

“I am impressed by GGG. I salute them for swallowing their pride and realizing that this mechanic is not the best for the game, even though they put in a lot of time and effort,” wrote Reddit user EonRed.

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The Bestiary was an experiment by Grinding Gears, into which many resources were invested. Consequently, many players feared that the league would be integrated into the core game despite the negative reception by the community.

Many players also expressed that the league was not mature enough for an action RPG like Path of Exile and might better integrate with further development and adjustment:

As user Nordsmark wrote: “…I really didn’t like the implementation of the league, but I wouldn’t mind as a core idea if [Grinding Gears] had polished it a bit…”

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Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate: From August on Nintendo Switch

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 3 minutes

Monster Hunter Generations is coming as an Ultimate version for the Nintendo Switch. The release date is set for August 28, 2018.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, also known as Monster Hunter XX, will be released exclusively on the Nintendo console. This marks a full-fledged Monster Hunter title making its series debut on the Switch. The action RPG will be available both digitally and in retail as a box.

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Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate supports online multiplayer

For the first time, players have the opportunity to seamlessly switch between a large TV screen and handheld mode with the Switch. This can be done alone, in a local network, as well as in the online multiplayer mode with up to three other hunters.

Here’s what to expect in the game: Hunters can expect the largest collection of unique monsters ever seen in this title. There are over 80 large creatures in total. As brave hunters, players set out to confront these oversized monsters.

They complete hunting quests and collect valuable remains from defeated foes to craft countless weapons and gear. Gradually, players must protect four villages and defend against the Fatal Four as well as an even more dangerous elder dragon.

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In-game screenshot of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate features G-Rank

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate offers classic gameplay with unique new twists. New areas and monsters, as well as fan favorites like the lightning-fast Zinogre and the stealthy Nargacuga.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate also includes the new quest level “G-Rank”, where players encounter even stronger monster variants. This puts the combat tactics and skills of the hunters to the test with new moves and abilities.

It’s typical for Monster Hunter that the main part is released first, followed by a re-release with the G-Rank. This is considered the true endgame of Monster Hunter, as it provides new challenges.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is therefore an expansion of Monster Hunter Generations for the 3DS.

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There are 6 hunting techniques, including 2 new ones – these have touchscreen support

The gameplay offers a plethora of powerful super moves, called hunting techniques, which are executed with a quick tap on the touchscreen. Players can choose from six different hunting styles. Monster Hunter players can easily experiment with the various hunting styles to customize their combat experience to their preferences.

The 6 hunting styles and what they do:

  • Bravery – New: rewards with new moves for successful attacks
  • Alchemy Style – New: support items can be quickly crafted in battle
  • Guild Style: classic Monster Hunter gameplay
  • Aerial Style: allows attacks from the air
  • Striker Style: three instead of two hunting techniques can be used
  • Counter Style: faster attacks and counters

Game saves can be transferred from the Nintendo 3DS

Game saves from the original Monster Hunter Generations can be transferred to continue the monster hunting in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate . Players who already played the action RPG on the Nintendo 3DS can import their Monster Hunter Generations save to the Switch.

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Destiny 2: The raid lair Starfall apparently again goes against Cabal

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 2 minutes

On May 11, the new raid lair in Destiny 2 kicks off. Many fans have speculated about the Hive as an enemy. However, analyses by a diligent data miner suggest that in the new raid passage of the Warmind expansion, we will again face the Cabal. 

Already the raid scenes from the launch trailer for the Warmind DLC showed a battle against Cabal on the back of the Leviathan.

Some detail-oriented fans now expect a story twist there. Because the shown Cabal enemies resemble the Red Legion visually, according to their perspective, and not the usual Calus troops.

The Red Legion and the Calus troops are known not to be on friendly terms. Incoming Cabal ships in the background further strengthen their suspicion that there could be conflict among the space turtles.

Other fans speculated, however, that it could rather be an initial passage and pointed to the Hive as the main enemy. After all, the Vex from the first expansion were also the main enemies in the first raid lair.

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A find by a data miner, however, leaves little room for speculation. 

Data miner finds clear evidence of Cabal

It indeed looks like we will once again face the Cabal. The Reddit user TheEcumene posted some audio data from the 2nd DLC that he was able to extract from the game. Apparently, some voice lines from the new raid passage are also included.

WARNING -SPOILERS

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From the audio data, it can be inferred that we will once again have to deal with Emperor Calus. However, this time it looks more like we will have to protect him from an attack by Ghaul’s Red Legion. An unknown Cabal figure named Cau’ul is apparently leading an attack against the Leviathan, intending to dethrone Calus.

Although it is not clear whether Cau’ul is also the new final boss of the new raid passage. However, the suspicion is at least very close.

However, soon players will be able to find out for themselves. Because already on May 11 at 7:00 PM the new raid passage from DLC II kicks off.

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What do you think? Would you have preferred the Hive as raid enemies? Or are you also happy with Cabal in the new raid lair?

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Fortnite: With this tool you can plan loot paths, escape from the storm

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4 & Xbox One) there is a useful web tool for route planning. This way, you can see exactly how long it takes to get from one point to another and whether you can escape the storm.

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What is it about? Almost every player in Fortnite: Battle Royale has faced this problem: You happily loot one house after another and think to yourself: “Yeah, I can still escape the storm!” Then often there is a loud outcry when the storm arrives faster than expected.

The consequence: You lose valuable hit points in the zone or even perish tragically.

But luckily there are helpful tools against it.

Fortnite Maps – The tool for optimal route planning

To loot undisturbed and collect resources, it is helpful to know exactly how long it takes from one point on the map to another. And this is where the tool “Fortnite Maps” comes into play.

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With the web tool, you can quickly build a complex loot route.
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How does the tool work? The web tool Fortnite Maps is available at this address. There, you can set various waypoints and see exactly how long it takes on the map for various routes. This is extremely useful when you want to know if you can complete the route from Tilted Towers to Wailing Woods quickly enough to escape the zone. Since you can set multiple waypoints, the tool also allows for planning complex loot routes including time for the overall distance.

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Is this cheating? The Fortnite Maps tool is an external web application, not an in-game plugin. You use it externally and simply see how long certain routes take. Therefore, using the tool is unobjectionable and not unfair.

Is it also mobile? The tool can be used rudimentarily on smartphones and tablets. However, inserting and moving waypoints is hardly possible at all. However, it should suffice for planning short routes.

The web tool always has the current map handy. The map of Fortnite: Battle Royale changed dramatically in Season 4!
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FIFA 19: Licenses are more important to you than gameplay innovations

Philipp Junge Philipp Junge Reading time 3 minutes

We asked what you want most for FIFA 19. The result: Licenses are more important than changes to gameplay.

FIFA 18 is nearing the finish line with the “Team of the Season” and then the World Cup mode. Soon there will be first info about FIFA 19. Therefore, we have summarized the community’s wishes and asked which changes are most important to you.

The result was probably not what most expected due to the ongoing criticism of FIFA 18’s gameplay. 

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Most important to you: Licenses, Career and Pro Club mode

A total of 4300 people voted by May 6, 2018. Of those, 27% wanted more licenses like the Champions League or new leagues. And another 27% wanted a greater focus on Career and Pro Club mode.

  • In particular, the Champions League is very important to the community. This vote was mainly expected to come from Career fans. The CL license would likely have little influence on Ultimate Team.
  • The desire for more improvements in the Career and Pro Club modes was strongly expressed as expected. Fans have been complaining for years that the classic modes receive too little maintenance.

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Gameplay improvements with surprisingly few votes

As a surprise, the low vote distribution for gameplay changes came to light. Only 12% wanted innovations for the pure in-game play. Due to the ever-louder criticism on forums like reddit, or also in the comments on Mein-MMO, we expected more votes here.

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Nevertheless, over 500 people voted for gameplay changes. The following division emerged:

  • “Less scripting, more freedom in gameplay” (7%)
  • “Less sluggish, more controlled and faster” (3%)
  • “Better defending” (2%).
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Indoor or street mode highly desired

With 11%, just behind gameplay improvements stands the indoor mode or a new “FIFA Street” part.  This choice was expected. The arcade modes are always at the top of the wish list for FIFA fans every year.

In the FIFA Street video, you’ll also see why. The gameplay is refreshingly different from the “normal” FIFA.

  • Tricks are the focus and it is less tedious to play in tight spaces with walls and smaller goals.
  • Smaller teams, the focus on dribbling and quick, short passes provide a less tactical but more explosive FIFA experience.
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Additionally, there were various game modes in FIFA Street. These include:

  • The classic “5 against 5”
  • The “Panna rules” mode, rewarding tricks and nutmegging
  • “Futsal”, which is played without walls
  • And “Last Man”: With each goal, one of your players is taken off the field – the goal is to have no players left on the pitch

The mode has not much to do with actual club football. Nevertheless, it was also clear in the comments that you long for a “Trick Mode”.

The last indoor mode integrated into FIFA was more than 20 years ago. Fans were last able to select it in FIFA 98. And since then, this mode has stuck in many people’s minds.

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These innovations are less important to you

After the four changes mentioned above that are most important to you, three innovations for the Ultimate Team mode follow:

  • 5th place, 7%: Overhaul of the Weekend League
  • 6th place, 6%: Removal of FUT pack fillers
  • 7th place, 4%: Dynamic weather
  • 8th place, 3%: More statistics
  • 9th place, 1%: Overhauled chemistry system

Here too, the trend shows that you appreciate innovations in “Ultimate Team” significantly less than in other modes. All three “pure” FUT changes rank between 5-9. The dynamic weather, which according to ongoing rumors should be introduced in FIFA 19 (among others Sport1), is longed for by only a few.

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WoW Guide: How Item Restoration Works

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

Did you delete an important item in WoW? We’ll show you how to restore it without having to involve a Game Master. Here’s how item restoration works in WoW.

Throughout the online life of a character in World of Warcraft, thousands, if not tens of thousands, of items end up in a player’s bags, which are then sold to vendors. With just one click, items can change hands. If a player has multiple sets of items in their inventory to optimize their gear for different roles, they can quickly sell an important item by mistake.

If the mistake is noticed quickly, the item can still be retrieved from the “Buy Back” option of the respective vendor, but if you let time pass or log out in between, the items are lost.

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Many players panic and write a ticket, trying to resolve the issue through Blizzard’s support. However, this is not necessary, as there is already an automated system in place that doesn’t require the help of a support employee and saves time.

We’ll explain how the item restoration system works.

Restoring Items in WoW

To restore sold, deleted, or disenchanted items in World of Warcraft, you need to visit the respective page from Blizzard. Log in to this page with your Battle.net account: Link to World of Warcraft Item Restoration

There, you select your WoW account and then the server. In the dropdown menu, you will then choose the character whose items you want to restore.

WOW Item Restoration

Then, a long list appears with multiple pages, sorted by date of sale, destruction, or disenchantment. The list extends several months into the past, allowing sufficient time to correct a mistake.

Select all items from the list that you want to restore – multiple items can be selected at once. Confirm the process, and within a few minutes, you should receive a message in your mailbox with the desired items.

Please note that item restoration can only be done once every 15 days per Battle.net account. So think carefully about which items you want to restore.

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What does item restoration cost? When restoring the items, the amount of gold received from the sale will be deducted. If you originally disenchanted the item, you will instead lose the materials obtained from it.

What are the restrictions? Stackable items are excluded from restoration; for that, you must contact Blizzard directly via ticket. Items that do not appear on the list cannot be restored. Additionally, restored armor is always soulbound – trading is no longer possible.

We hope this small guide has provided some clarity on how you can regain items in WoW after a mishap.

Do you use item restoration regularly? Or have you not made any embarrassing error over the years and checked every single sale at the vendor?

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Shooter Loadout closes, no money for the new EU data protection regulation

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The developers of the free-to-play online shooter Loadout have announced the end of the game, stating that the new EU General Data Protection Regulation is to blame.

Already Ragnarok Online restricts access for players from Europe for the international version and stated that the new EU General Data Protection Regulation necessitated this step. Now the online shooter Loadout joins this list.

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Data protection is the reason for the end of the shooter

What is Loadout? Loadout is a competitive free-to-play online shooter where players battle each other with a variety of crazy weapons. These weapons can even be modified. There are no classes, just fast-paced and brutal action.

What does the EU General Data Protection Regulation have to do with the end? The rules for processing personal data by private companies and public authorities will be standardized across the EU starting May 25, requiring companies to better protect this data. This involves higher costs.

The developers of Loadout state that they would need to implement new features into the game to comply with regulations, which is simply not possible for such a small team. The studio cannot afford these “modifications.”

Are there other reasons? The developers do not specify exact other reasons for the end of Loadout, but looking at the player numbers on Steamcharts, it becomes clear that on average only about 60 players are online at the same time. These are not particularly good numbers for an online game. This circumstance may have also played a role in the decision to close the online shooter.

Additionally, the cloud provider used by the developers for Loadout is shutting down as well. Transferring the service to another provider would involve high costs. The team does not have that money.

The developers also state that they have lost a lot of money in recent months. The team cannot afford restructuring and relocations, which is why they decided to end Loadout.

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The end is coming soon

When is it over? The development team will shut down the servers for the online shooter on May 24. They thank the loyal players.

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Destiny 2: Mit Rattenkönig wird erstmals eine Waffe komplett deaktiviert

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 2 minutes

Once again, a weapon in Destiny 2 works differently than originally intended by the developers. However, it is the first time that Bungie has taken such drastic measures – A glitch forces the studio to completely disable the exotic pistol Rat King in Destiny 2.

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What happened? Before the release of the Warmind expansion, hardly anyone had the Rat King on their radar. Due to its rework and a glitch, the weapon is now in the spotlight and causing quite a stir. It has been temporarily disabled by the developers.

What makes this special? Previously, concerns like the Prometheus Lens were simply nerfed to potentially adjust them later, but this is different for the Rat King. Bungie felt compelled for the first time in Destiny’s history to completely disable a weapon. So, if you were wondering why your Rat King isn’t working, you now have the answer.

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UPDATE: A hotfix is planned for Tuesday, May 15, 2018, to address the issues with the Rat King.

The Rat King is disabled until further notice

Why such a drastic step? Due to the glitch, players were able to use the Rat King to charge their power ammo reserves beyond the intended capacity of their respective weapons. A rocket launcher with 11 rockets? Thanks to the Rat King, no problem. Or rather, a big problem.

Apparently, the rework of the Rat King in the context of the Warmind DLC is responsible for this glitch. Just before the launch of the new raid section on Friday, May 11, Bungie saw no better way in the remaining time. This is highlighted by a tweet from Community Manager DeeJ.

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As soon as the new raid section opens its doors, many players will compete for the World First raid clear. Therefore, Bungie had three alternatives to choose from:

  • Temporarily remove a broken weapon
  • Delay the launch of the new raid section
  • Allow exploits in the race for the fastest raid completion

According to DeeJ, Bungie has chosen the option that is best for players in the long run. When to expect the return of the Rat King is currently unknown. Until further notice, the weapon remains disabled. The new raid passage will start as planned.

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What do you think of this step? Did Bungie respond correctly?

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