Fortnite: When does Season 4 come out and how will it run? [Update]

Robert Albrecht Robert Albrecht Reading time 4 minutes

The third season of Fortnite: Battle Royale is coming to an end. Only a few days remain to unlock Level 100 and thus the John Wick skin. But what will happen next? When does Season 4 start and how much will it cost?

The currently running Season 3 of Fortnite: Battle Royale ends on April 30. So, you only have a few days left to complete all challenges and reach Level 100 in the Battle Pass, which unlocks the coveted John Wick skin as well as a bonus quest series for his glider.

Have you completed everything? Congratulations, you have finished Season 3 and can look forward to the start of the new Season 4 in Fortnite. What will the new season bring? It is certain that the Battle Pass will return. What theme it will follow is still unknown.

What you need to know about the start of the new Season 4!

Since Season 3 will end on April 30, the start of Season 4 on May 1 seems very likely.

Season 2 ended on February 21, and Season 3 began on February 22. Epic does not leave any gap between the end of the old season and the start of a new one.

Update: The start of Season 4 has now been confirmed. It will be on May 1. Epic Games announced this via Fortnite. At around 10:00 AM on May 1, the Fortnite servers will go offline for maintenance. Once it is complete, Season 4 in Fortnite will begin. This is expected to be around 12 PM or later.

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Even though there are currently no details available about the new season, Season 4 will likely play out similarly to the previous seasons.

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If Season 4 runs for a similar duration as the current season, it will likely end on July 10 (10 weeks). More details will be provided by Epic soon.

For the rewards of the Battle Pass, you will once again have a series of daily and weekly challenges to complete in order to level up and earn various cosmetic items, such as

  • Skins
  • Backpacks
  • Gliders
  • Loading screens
  • Pickaxes
  • Fall effects

The fall effects and loading screens were only introduced with Season 3 – it is quite possible that Epic will bring additional items that allow you to further customize your skins. The community wishes for nothing more than to mix and match heads of skins with different bodies. A tomato head with a tailored suit? Why not?

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Price and rewards of the Battle Pass for Season 4

In Season 2 and 3, the Battle Pass cost 950 V-Bucks each or roughly 10 euros. Even though this price was initially advertised as a promotional offer, it is unlikely that Epic will adjust the price in the new season.

In addition to the rewards mentioned above, there will likely also be V-Bucks to win, which will ensure that the Battle Pass pays for itself. Players of Season 3 received more than 1,000 V-Bucks back as part of the rewards. They earn back through the Battle Pass what they spent on it in V-Bucks.

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Needed to purchase the Battle Pass: V-Bucks!

Theme, game modes, and new items in Season 4?

Regarding the theme, there is currently no information available. While Season 2 was medieval- and knight-themed, Season 3 focused on space travel (and John Wick). Many players still believe that the comet will herald the end of Tilted Towers, but more voices are rising that the gigantic celestial body is not a comet, but rather an envoy of an alien race.

This would also clarify the theme for Season 4 – aliens and wacky space stuff.

There is now a solid hint: In a tweet, Epic hinted at superheroes as the new theme for Season 4!

Which theory – especially regarding the comet – is now going to be confirmed: It remains exciting and crazy!

Fortnite Mobile could also be released for Android during Season 4

And what else? During Season 3, Fortnite was also released on iOS devices. So, it could be that Android users will also get to enjoy Fortnite on their mobile devices during Season 4.

So far, there is no option for Android players yet. Sites that advertise Fortnite Android are just pulling a scam pattern.

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Also, during the new season, Epic will again bring wacky game modes and new items into the game that should provide variety. Who knows – maybe the guided missile will return in a new form. It was recently removed due to balance issues.

There are currently no details available about new modes. Only the jetpack and a related mode were announced, but was postponed due to issues. It is quite possible that the mode will finally become a reality during Season 4.

What do you think? What will Season 4 bring in Fortnite: Battle Royale?

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Sounds like we will finally see Cyberpunk 2077 at E3

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 2 minutes

The organizers of E3 have released the exhibitor details for the upcoming fair, revealing that CD Projekt RED will have a new RPG for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. The list of potential suspects is short and suggests that there will finally be something substantial about Cyberpunk 2077.

E3 2018 is just around the corner, and the organizers are announcing the exhibitors and the schedule. The Polish Witcher studio CD Projekt RED is also represented this year with a booth and wants to present a new RPG for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.

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Finally images of Cyberpunk 2077 – or something completely different?

The list of games currently in development at CD Projekt RED is rather short. Unless the guys from Poland have secretly been working on a new Witcher installment or a completely new IP, this can only mean that there will finally be moving images of Cyberpunk 2077 at the upcoming E3.

Information supports this, which the Polish site GRYonline.pl reported in January. They mentioned that Cyberpunk 2077 will be showcased at E3. Additionally, there should be a playable demo of the RPG available in the summer – E3 takes place from June 12 to June 14.

On the contrary, the studio stated at a financial conference that they are already looking at the next console generation – although it has not yet been announced. Adam Kicinski from CD Projekt RED revealed that Cyberpunk 2077 is considered to be “very advanced” in terms of technology and is capable of working with future generations.

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But probably that only meant that Cyberpunk 2077 will first come out for PS4 and Xbox One and later for the next generations.

Are you excited about Cyberpunk 2077 or are you tired of waiting? Do you see the game still for the current generation or do you believe that CD Projekt RED is preparing the RPG for the new console generation right away?

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Overwatch: Rework transforms Symmetra into a new heroine – The skills

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

The rework of Symmetra is slowly taking shape. We will tell you what will change about the Overwatch heroine. What are Symmetra’s new skills?

Overwatch Symmetra a better world

For Blizzard’s hero shooter Overwatch, some changes to existing characters are currently in the works. After Hanzo has finally received his final form in the rework, the overhaul of Symmetra is coming soon. In recent days, the developers have revealed more and more details, so we now have a good impression of how Symmetra will play in the future.

Another concept has been discarded: Symmetra’s turrets should be able to heal!

Symmetra’s abilities after the rework

We present to you all the new abilities of Symmetra. The Redditor andygmb has created some visualizations for this, which, however, are not official and only serve for illustration.

Photon Projector

Primary Fire: Photon Laser

  • Is now a straight, fairly thick laser that no longer automatically focuses on the target.
  • The damage of the laser increases the longer a target is hit. Every 2 seconds, the damage increases in the following steps: 65 / 130 / 195 DPS.
  • When the laser is used against a barrier, the weapon regenerates ammunition instead of consuming it.

Secondary Fire: Energy Orb

  • Maximum orb charge is reached after 1.0 seconds.
  • Projectile speed increased to 30 meters per second.
  • Upon contact with an enemy or the environment, the orb now explodes.
  • Direct hits deal about 130 damage.
Overwatch Symmetra Screenshot

Turret

  • The turrets can now be fired from a distance, and they attach to the first surface they reach.
  • The maximum number of active turrets and charges has been reduced to 3.
  • Turrets now deal more damage, slow down more effectively, and have 30 HP.

Teleporter (replaces Photon Barrier)

  • Is now a standard ability (Key E).
  • Symmetra can place the exit of the teleporter up to 25 meters away. The entrance appears directly in front of her.
  • The teleporter only remains for a short time, but can be used endlessly during this time.
  • The hit points of the teleporter have been reduced to 300.
  • If either the entrance or the exit of the teleporter is destroyed, the counterpart will also be destroyed.
  • Allied constructs can also pass through the teleporter (Torbjörn’s turret, D.Va’s exploding mech, Junkrat’s rip-tire).
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New Ultimate: Photon Barrier (Replaces Shield Generator and Teleporter)

  • Symmetra creates a photon barrier that has 5000 hit points.
  • The barrier can be placed at a distance, and its orientation can be changed before placement.
  • The barrier is of infinite size, potentially dividing an entire map.
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Please keep in mind that these changes are not necessarily the final version of Symmetra. A lot could still change before the update is released.

By the way, Symmetra fans do not want a rework.

Cortyn says: At least on paper, the changes to Symmetra read well and sound reasonable. Especially with her teleporter, it will be possible to bring tanks like Reinhardt or other immobile characters to higher levels without relying on Mei’s ice wall. This leads to more tactical depth and new combat situations.

Whether her new laser is still as much fun as the “vacuum cleaner” remains to be seen, even if the new mechanic against barriers is particularly effective and sounds promising. The barrier also sounds cool, with a variety of possible uses.

What do you think of the planned changes to Symmetra?

Soon another hero will receive a rework – Torbjörn is on the list!

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Fortnite: Streamer Ninja has a tough 12-hour workday on Twitch

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale is a player named Ninja the absolute top streamer and makes a lot of money. But to maintain his level, he is busy every day for 12 hours or more.

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Who is Ninja? Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is world-famous in Fortnite: Battle Royale. The young man is the most famous streamer of the game. He has millions of viewers, earns huge amounts through his subscribers and has broken viewer records on Twitch multiple times. And the former Halo pro is also a good player.

Sounds like an easy job, but in reality, it’s hard work!

Streaming until 3 a.m.!

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In an interview on the H3H3 podcast, Ninja talked about his work as a streamer. And that it really is “work”. Many people still think that streamers are actually lazy good-for-nothings who just play all day and get way too much money for it. “They should find a proper job!”, is often the tone.

This is what Ninja’s day looks like: However, the daily routine of Ninja is tougher than many everyday jobs.

  • The streamer starts his working day at 9:30
  • Then he streams until 4 p.m.
  • Here he takes a break of three to four hours. He spends time with his wife and dogs. Sometimes there are also family evenings
  • By around 7 p.m. he is usually back online and streams until 2 or 3 a.m.
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Overall, Ninja ends up with a working day of 12 hours or more. On average, six to seven hours are allocated for sleep.

The performance must be right – every day!

His work as a professional streamer is still fun for Ninja, but it is very exhausting. After all, you have to deliver top performance every day and entertain millions of viewers.

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However, Ninja finds it hardest to play great and be entertaining at the same time. He is basically constantly in the public eye and must always pay attention to impress his millions of fans. That can be quite exhausting.

Therefore, a healthy work-life balance is very important. The hours Ninja spends with his wife and dogs every day could help prevent burnout.

Burnout is a problem for professional streamers: That burnout phenomena in streamers are a serious problem is shown by the case of the streamer “Lirik”. He had to take a break in January to avoid burning out completely.

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Lirik described his situation like that of a comedian who has to go on stage every day and eventually has nothing funny to say anymore. That he always had to deliver top performance and at the same time be funny became too much for him. After all, he could no longer just live in “meme land” and needed a break from the internet.

But Ninja doesn’t seem to have reached that point yet. However, it remains to be seen whether he can endure his murderous 12-hour shifts in the long run.

Right now, Fortnite is trending; apparently, Ninja wants to strike while the iron is hot.

We also report here about the problems that Twitch streamers face with their daily work.

Destiny: Popular streamer fears Twitch is consuming his life

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WoW: The Mag’har Orcs are coming – I wish it weren’t so

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All the important details about the allied race of the Mag’har Orcs from WoW are known. But not all players are happy about it. Cortyn, from our team, is one of the WoW players who sees this skeptically.

With the upcoming expansion Battle for Azeroth, numerous new races will be introduced in World of Warcraft. One of them will be the Mag’har Orcs, the so-called “Uncorrupted”, who have not succumbed to a demonic pact with Gul’dan and the Legion.

A few days ago, Blizzard released a small preview of the Mag’har Orcs and revealed various details about the allied race.

When will the Mag’har Orcs be playable: To create a Mag’har Orc, one must complete the “Warchief’s Campaign” of the Horde after the release of Patch 8.0. Essentially, this is an overarching questline that runs from level 110 to the maximum level of 120 and continues thereafter. It can be understood as a counterpart to the missions of the Class Orders, but the questline is identical for all players of a faction.

What makes Mag’har Orcs special: The Mag’har have unique decorations, skin colors, and war paints corresponding to their respective clans. They possess their own mount and a legacy armor set. New characters will (likely) enter the game as an allied race at level 20.

WoW Maghar Priest title

Which classes can become Mag’har Orcs? Hunter, Mage, Monk, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warrior

We have all information about Battle for Azeroth here for you.

What racial bonuses do the Mag’har Orcs have? Like all allied races, the Mag’har have unique racial abilities that differentiate them from other species.

  • Call of the Ancestors: The Mag’har Orcs can call upon their ancestors, who grant them power in battle.
  • Free Spirit: When the Mag’har Orcs are outdoors, their flying speed is increased.
  • Compassionate Vitality: The health of companions of the Mag’har Orcs is increased.
  • Wild Blood: Poisons, diseases, and curses afflict the Mag’har Orcs for a shorter duration.
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Mag’har Orcs do not only bring joy

Many are looking forward to the new Orcs, but not everyone: A large number of players are excited about the Mag’har, who bring a bit more variety to the coloring and appearance of Orcs. But not all WoW players are fans of the idea.

Many players view the Mag’har Orcs, the “uncorrupted” Orcs from Draenor of the alternative timeline, critically.

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Why I am against the Mag’har Orcs: Especially from a role-playing perspective, the Mag’har are an abomination to me. I had fervently hoped that the entire “Warlords of Draenor” issue would be a thing of the past and that we would never have to deal with that alternative timeline again. The fact that there is still an obvious connection – something through portals – in the story to recruit the Mag’har is frustrating.

This means, in plain terms, that this “second Draenor”, with all its attached universe (like a second Azeroth), still has an influence on the “main universe”. Just the thought that we might still have a Varian, an Illidan, or a Vol’jin on reserve for emergencies in that second universe turns my stomach.

I would have preferred a clean conclusion. Did it really need a sequel “Space Orcs from another world and from another timeline” after “Space Orcs from another world”? Some things just don’t need a sequel.

WoW Maghar Dire Wolf Mount

In my opinion, it was wise to hastily conclude the rather mediocre “Draenor story” in Warlords of Draenor in order to start something new with Legion. Now to be rummaging through the old remains is a step in the wrong direction.

What is your opinion on the Mag’har Orcs? Are you looking forward to this allied race and their origin? Or would you have preferred to fully conclude with Warlords of Draenor?

You can actually already play the Mag’har Orcs in the beta!

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Monster Hunter World: Here’s how to get the exclusive Azure Star armor

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 6 minutes

In Japan, hunters can currently receive the exclusive USJ quest, which allows them to unlock the Azure Star armor in Monster Hunter World. There is also a way to obtain this quest in Germany, at least for the PS4. 

Update: This article originally appeared in March 2018 and was updated in April to include the second part of the USJ event, which started at the end of April.

What is it about? In Monster Hunter World, there are currently two special USJ quests offering exclusive equipment for the PlayStation 4. The Azure Star set consists of complete armor for the hunter, one for the Palico, and a longsword.

However, the hitch for us in Germany is that the special USJ quest is only available in Japan. The USJ event is divided into two parts, so you must complete both quests for the entire set.

Azure Star Armor

Getting the exclusive USJ armor in Germany – Find a host

How do you find a host to obtain the USJ quests in Germany? A host is someone who possesses the quest and plays it publicly so that other hunters can join the quest.

Here are two ways to find a host:

1. Use the game’s filter function and search for the quest

In Monster Hunter World, there is a drop-in function that allows you to join another player’s ongoing quest at any time. You do not have to be friends with the other player. If a player possesses one of the USJ quests and sends out an SOS signal, you can drop in to join the quest and unlock the Azure Star Armor.

To make it easier to access the quest, it is advisable to set the filter function accordingly. Check the “Quest Preference” option for event quests. The system will then preferentially search for quests tied to events.

You increase your chances of finding the quest by narrowing down the search criteria as specifically as possible, including the difficulty or the monsters to be hunted. The quest details for the search will be presented in the following section.

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2. Use social media – We found 2 hosts

There are some hunters who make themselves available almost daily to offer the USJ quest for other players. You can find these on social media platforms like Reddit, Facebook, or YouTube.

We have found two hosts for you who offer the USJ quest.

  • On Facebook: Monster Hunter World USJ – Japan Quest Hosting – The Facebook page is in English, but the host speaks German as well. She has already provided us with information from Japan for this article. The 2nd event quest is offered almost daily here.
  • On Reddit: Hosting USJ quest daily! – The user cometkid27 also offers the second part of the event quest daily. You can also participate in the first part of the event with cometkid27, although it is currently offered less frequently.
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Most hosts set specific rules so that as many hunters as possible get their turn, and the schedules can be maintained. You should pay close attention to the rules, as breaking them may result in being kicked from the group. In the screenshot below, the hunters stand neatly in line with their Palicos, waiting for their turn.

Part 2 of the USJ Event: Blazing Azure Stars! – Sword Upgrade & Hunter Armor

What do you get from the 2nd part of the USJ event and how long does it last? Part 2  is called “USJ – Blazing Azure Stars!” The quest started on April 27 and will end on August 8. Here, you receive an upgrade to the Azure Star Blade (longsword), which was already available in the first event. Additionally, you’ll get the hunter armor “Azure Star Overlord Set-α“, which consists of several pieces.

If you successfully complete the quest “USJ – Blazing Azure Stars!”, you will receive the Azure Star Jewels as a reward. If you take these to the forge, you will be able to craft the parts.

  • The longsword “Azure Star Dragon Dance” requires 2 x Azure Star Jewel
  • The Azure Star Overlord Set requires 5 x Azure Star Jewel

Below you will receive the quest details and the statistics for the armor and the sword.

The Quest Details

  • Name: USJ – Blazing Azure Stars!
  • Duration: April 27 to August 8
  • Difficulty: 7 Stars
  • Conditions: HR 13 or higher – How to level up in Hunter Rank
  • Objective: Hunt Dodogama and Azure Rathalos
  • Location: Elders’ Recess
  • Time Limit: 50 minutes
  • Failure Conditions: 
    • Time expired
    • Knocked out 3 times
USJ - Blazing Azure Stars

Azure Star “Dragon Dance” – Statistics and Materials of the Longsword

Below you can see the longsword Azure Star “Dragon Dance”. This is an upgrade of the Azure Blade, which you receive in the first part of the event. The Azure Star Jewels can be obtained from the USJ quest itself.

You can only gain materials for the upgrade with the second quest. For the base weapon “Azure Star Blade” you need the Azure Star Shard as a special quest reward. This can only be obtained from the first part of the USJ event.

Azure Star Dragon Dance

Azure Star Overlord Set – Statistics and Materials of the Hunter Armor

Here, you will find a slideshow of the individual pieces of armor from the “Azure Star Overlord-α Set”. To craft the armor, you need 5 x Azure Star Jewel, which is the special quest reward.

Azure Star Overlord Crown α

Azure Star Overlord Crown

Azure Star Overlord Armor α

Azure Star Overlord Armor

Azure Star Overlord Gloves α

Azure Star Overlord Gloves

Azure Star Overlord Chest α

Azure Star Overlord Chest

Azure Star Overlord Legs α

Azure Star Overlord Legs

This is what the Azure Star Overlord armor looks like when equipped

Azure Star Armor

Part 1 of the USJ Event: A Special Treatment – Azure Star Palico Armor & Azure Blade

What do you get from the 1st part of the USJ event and how long does it last? Part 1  is called “USJ – A Special Treatment” and the quest  will end on June 10. Here, you receive the longsword “Azure Blade”, for which you can get an upgrade with the 2nd quest. Additionally, there is the Azure Star Palico armor.

If you successfully complete the quest “USJ: Special Treatment”, you will receive the Azure Star Shard as a reward. If you take this to the forge, you will be able to craft the parts.

  • The Palico armor requires 3 x Azure Star Shard
  • The Azure Blade requires 3 x Azure Star Shard

The Quest Details

  • Name: USJ – A Special Treatment
  • Duration: Ends on June 10
  • Difficulty: 3 Stars
  • Conditions: HR 4 or higher
  • Objective: Hunt 3 Great Jagras
  • Location: Arena
  • Time Limit: 50 minutes
  • Failure Conditions: 
    • Time expired
    • Knocked out 3 times
USJ - Special Treatment Quest

In total, you need 6 x Azure Star Shard for the parts of the first event to craft everything. Therefore, it is quite possible that you will have to find and complete the quest 6 times.

  • Azure Star Palico Armor
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  • Azure Blade
Azure Blade - Longsword

This is what the Azure Blade looks like when equipped – The upgrade looks the same.

Azure Blade

The USJ Quests are tied to the “Universal Studios Japan”

Why is the USJ quest only available in Japan? Currently, Capcom is running a promotional campaign for Monster Hunter World in collaboration with “Universal Studios Japan” (USJ). “Universal Studios Japan” is a theme park in Osaka, featuring attractions like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and various roller coasters.

Part of the USJ theme park includes attractions that are only available for a limited time. This year, there is a photo attraction for Monster Hunter World until August 2018. Those who participated in this attraction receive a ticket with a code to unlock the quest for the Azure Star Armor.

USJ-Monster

Here are more special armors that you can earn in Monster Hunter World: 

Thanks go to Janaina Lilli at this point. The hunter is from Germany and now lives in Japan. She has provided us with information and images about the event from there.

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Chronicles of Elyria wants communication, not anonymous group search

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

Communication in MMORPGs should be essential, but anonymity and silence seem to be becoming more prevalent – for example, through automatic group searches in games like WoW. Here, Chronicles of Elyria aims to change that.

Often you don’t even know who you are playing with. Through Group-Finders like the LFG tool in World of Warcraft, players find each other for activities. But who are these people? Usually, communication is then limited in a dungeon to the essentials: What needs to be done, how does the group proceed, who does what… This happens through voice chats or text chats. Once the instance is completed, everyone goes their separate ways.

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Talk to each other!

In Chronicles of Elyria, it should be different. Here, communication plays an important role. And this happens in various ways:

  • The developers support “in-character chat” and provide you with options to behave like your hero, to which others can then respond. This is meant to promote role-playing
  • Everything you say can be heard by players nearby. Of course, it’s possible to whisper or shout, which decreases or increases the distance at which others can “hear” you
  • With family members, you can communicate separately through a special connection. For instance, you can send a distress call to a family member when no one else can help you
  • When you meet other players for the first time, you won’t know their names, what guild they belong to, or what class they have. You need to find that out before it is displayed to you
  • You can also choose to remain anonymous if you don’t want others to recognize you. If you wear a hood in the game, other players will not be able to recognize you
  • It is still possible to disguise yourself and take on other identities. You can do this by dressing up or using fake documents. This way, you could act as a spy. However, there is always a chance that you will be discovered, which has consequences

Chronicles of Elyria Handwerk

Rumors can destroy kingdoms

Communication also plays an important role in another way. It is possible to provide NPCs with information that they then pass on to other players. This can be important information but also fake information. These will spread throughout the game world, leading to things like marriages breaking apart or entire kingdoms becoming unstable due to rumors.

Rumors also play a role in the crime system. Guards may keep a closer eye on you and search for evidence of a crime if they hear a corresponding rumor about you.

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Thanks to the survival aspect of the game, cities have a special significance

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Moreover, language is very important. You need to learn different languages in order to understand them. You start with the basics, which you continuously refine until you master the language well enough to even cause harm – such as through rumors.

In this way, communication is a very important tool in the extremely ambitious MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria. However, how well this works in the game will remain to be seen.

Even though the developers of Chronicles of Elyria have faced some setbacks, they continue to work on the ambitious MMORPG.

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Top-Streamer will Fortnite als eSport nur im Solo-Modus

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If Fortnite (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) were to have an eSports league, the matches should only be solo games. At least that’s what Ninja, the top streamer of the game on Twitch, believes.

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What is it about? Tyler “Ninja” Blevins is a former Halo pro gamer and currently one of the best Fortnite players in the world. He is wildly popular as a streamer and has set multiple new records on Twitch – including with the help of rapper Drake.

The man clearly knows gaming and eSports. Therefore, he has a clear idea of how to set up exciting eSports battles in Fortnite.

Team play is too chaotic for viewers

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Ninja only wants solo games in eSports. But how does the gamer come to this conclusion? At his last (unofficial) tournament in Las Vegas, it was played entirely solo. There were no teams. According to Ninja, this is the best way to represent Fortnite in eSports.

So far, there is no official eSports league in Fortnite and no official statements on whether something like this is coming and what the league would look like.

Why does Ninja only want solo rounds? According to Ninja, it would be difficult for a spectator of an eSports tournament to follow a group of 4 players properly. With solo players, it would be much easier. That’s how it went in Las Vegas, and it was very well received. Over 600,000 viewers were recorded.

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Therefore, Ninja has already contacted Epic to present them with his reasons for the solo format in eSports.

What will all the pro teams do if Fortnite goes solo in eSports?

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Pro teams are already forming 4-player squads: If Epic Games really follows Ninja’s suggestion, it would be a problem for the pro teams who are already forming 4-player squads for Fortnite. So far, it was generally assumed that squads of four players would be the preferred mode in the yet-to-be-established Fortnite eSports league.

However, if Epic only allows the solo mode at tournaments, 3 players in a team would be unnecessary.

This is how you could still participate as a team in solo mode: However, it would still be possible to participate as a team in tournaments. Among other things, by having each team member compete in a separate round in solo mode. Then all players would be involved again, even if not as a team in one round.

Currently, the best gamers in the world are being recruited by pro teams for Fortnite.
A pro gamer for Fortnite is only 13 and can only play until 9 PM!
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Xbox CEO explains why Microsoft is not making its own Battle Royale game

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Microsoft does not want to make a battle royale game just because it is currently trendy. This is what Xbox Chief Phil Spencer says. However, the company does not want to completely rule out the possibility: If a convincing, original idea is found, Microsoft would assign one of its development teams to it.

This is Microsoft’s stance on Battle Royale: Despite all the hype, Microsoft does not currently want to jump on the battle royale bandwagon. The company does not want to make a BR game just because many other developers are making one, Xbox Chief Phil Spencer said on Twitter.

The battle royale mode of Fortnite is massive, as is PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Microsoft would rather continue to support these and other games than create something of its own.

However, there would be an exception if one of the company’s first-party developers had a convincing, original idea for the battle royale genre.

Battle Royale for Halo 6?

Which Microsoft franchise could include BR? It seems that Microsoft currently does not have its own battle royale game in the works. But what about such a mode for an already established franchise? The company’s major IPs include Gears of War and Halo. It is assumed that a sixth part of Halo will be announced at this year’s E3 in June.

At least for Halo, a BR mode would be plausible. While the games in the Halo series have a campaign and tell a continuing story, the action ultimately takes place in multiplayer mode. In various modes, players can compete against each other competitively.

The prospect of a Halo: Battle Royale occupies players so much that on the Halo subreddit on April 1 of this year, they played a cruel joke. A post was created announcing a free-to-play Halo: Battle Royale with the associated Spartan Pass, just like Fortnite: Battle Royale does with its Battle Pass.

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The moderators of the subreddit adapted the post to make it look like an official announcement from the developers of 343 Industries.

EA Wants to Make an Impact with Innovation

How do other studios see the BR hype? At EA, it seems they have embraced the battle royale phenomenon. CEO Andrew Wilson stated in January that games like PUBG and Fortnite have changed the way people think about shooters.

Does Battlefield need a battle royale mode?

Given that they have some of the best shooters on the market, EA would also be thinking about new and innovative ways to play. However, this would not mean creating PUBG replicas within the Battlefield universe. Instead, they want to innovate every aspect of the game, including the core game and map design.

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Microsoft is not alone in this opinion. Microsoft shares the view of Take-Two and Rockstar, who stated that they would prefer to chart their own course in the BR aspect rather than follow in others’ footsteps.

What does the company behind GTA V say about PUBG and Fortnite?

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Destiny 2: After 4 years of dispute over the Destiny soundtrack, Bungie concedes

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After a long time, the creators of Destiny 2 are actively opposing fan releases of the Music of the Spheres. The reason comes as a surprise to many: After more than 4 years under wraps and a lawsuit, Bungie now wants to finally release the original Destiny soundtrack.

What happened? In recent days, reports have increased that Bungie is taking action against sources for the Music of the Spheres. Relevant threads with links have been deleted on Reddit.

The composer of this symphony, Marty O’Donnell, urged fans on Twitter to quickly download the soundtrack somewhere, as Bungie and Activision apparently want to remove it from the public.

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The Music of the Spheres will be officially released soon

Surprising twist. It has now become known: Bungie wants to release the Music of the Spheres themselves, to the surprise of many.

In a Reddit thread where fans discussed the disappearance of the symphony, the community manager Cozmo spoke up. He revealed that Bungie is now planning to officially release the Music of the Spheres in the near future.

What is the Music of the Spheres? At the end of 2013, the then Bungie composer Marty O’Donnell completed his symphony, of which he was very proud. In collaboration with Michael Salvatori and Beatle Paul McCartney, he created the Music of the Spheres – a symphony in 8 movements that was to become the soundtrack for all parts of the Destiny franchise in the coming years.

But: Activision forbade him from releasing this symphony. This led to a dispute that dragged on for years.

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Why was O’Donnell not allowed to release the compositions? Although O’Donnell had been working as a composer at Bungie for years and had already written the Halo music, Activision opted for music other than the Music of the Spheres for the Destiny E3 trailer in 2013. The publisher produced the trailer themselves and used their own music for it.

Therefore, O’Donnell clashed with Activision behind the scenes of Destiny’s development. He apparently felt this as an affront. This dispute is well known, as the case went to court.

In the end, O’Donnell was ignominiously fired. The rights to the symphony still belong to Bungie, who decided not to release the work in its entirety. Instead, they only used pieces of the symphony repeatedly for promotional purposes. However, individual pieces can still be found in Destiny 1.

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This is set to change now. Apparently, there is currently a massive rethinking happening at Bungie – not only concerning Destiny 2.

How are fans and the composer reacting to this news? The composer Marty O’Donnell expresses surprise but also joy. While he teased on Reddit whether someone would let him know, he also stated that this is good news.

While fans believe that this decision comes much too late, they are also pleased. The composer is finally receiving the recognition he deserves for his work, and fans are getting really great music.

What do you think of this step by Bungie? Are you excited about the official release of the Music of the Spheres?

A autistic fan has reconstructed the “Music of the Sphere” over the years, and at the end of 2017, this news came:

Epic Destiny symphony has leaked, which Bungie kept secret for 4 years

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New MMO Fractured aims to create large worlds with wonder technology

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

With Fractured, there is currently a very interesting new sandbox MMORPG in development that uses the wonder technology SpatialOS to create a believable game world.

Fractured aims to provide you with a dynamic gaming experience in three worlds, where your actions truly have consequences. The worlds change depending on what you do.

To enable such dynamic and simulated worlds, the currently seven-member development team uses the technology SpatialOS. It is specifically designed so that even small teams can develop vast, dynamic worlds. SpatialOS is no pipe dream – an investor valued the then-small startup enough to invest, which raised its company to 1 billion US dollars.

What is Fractured?

  • Fractured places you in a huge sandbox, where you can forge your own path
  • You explore large worlds – either alone as the lone wolf or together with other players
  • You gather resources to craft better items that you can also sell
  • You fight against hordes of monsters – alone or in a group with friends
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  • Your actions are meant to dynamically influence the world – for example, by freezing a river and creating a bridge
  • You choose your hero from three races (humans, beastmen, and demons), each race lives in its own world
  • These worlds are divided into Tartarus (open PvP), Arboreus (cooperative gameplay), and Syndesia (a mix of PvE and PvP)
  • It is possible to travel between the worlds – but there are limitations
  • There may be immense wars between guilds – SpatialOS is supposed to enable these battles
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  • It’s possible to build settlements and expand them into cities and kingdoms
  • Your skill is crucial in the game, not your level or equipment
  • The battles are action-packed, similar to hack ‘n slash games like Diablo
  • Gameplay is from an isometric perspective, like in Diablo

Kickstarter campaign to fund development

The developers of Fractured are currently planning a Kickstarter campaign to secure funding for the game. The crowdfunding campaign is set to start in June, and the team aims to raise at least $250,000. If all goes well, an alpha phase is scheduled for this year.

An initial pre-alpha video shows you a very early version of the MMO. Many details are being kept by the developers for the Kickstarter campaign, which will then introduce the MMO to you in more detail.

More about SpatialOS: Startup is worth 1 billion $, wants to make Destiny and MMOs huge

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Pokémon GO: CEO allegedly confirms Gen 4 and PvP to a trainer

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A Pokémon GO trainer met the CEO of Niantic during his flight. He allegedly spoke about the future of Pokémon GO. This includes Trainer vs Trainer battles (PvP), PokéStop submissions, new Pokémon from Gen 4, and other important features for the mobile game.

The hardcore Pokémon GO player Doctor PoGo has long completed his goal of Level 40. According to his statements, he now had the opportunity to speak with John Hanke. Hanke is the head of Niantic, the developers of Pokémon GO. During a flight, Doctor PoGo spoke with Hanke about future features such as Trainer vs Trainer battles and increased levels.

Keep in mind that this is a conversation between a Pokémon trainer and John Hanke. There is no timeframe for when the mentioned features will be implemented in the game.

Submitting PokéStops, Pokémon GO Fest 2.0, and Spoofers

The trainer Doctor PoGo posted the gathered information in a private Facebook group and also forwarded it to the YouTuber Reversal. He summarizes the following information from the conversation:

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Our assessment of the PokéStop submissions: Such a feature would greatly enhance Pokémon GO.  In rural areas, there are often problems due to a lack of stops and gyms. That Niantic is working on this feature brings more hope for players in the countryside.

The Pokémon GO Fest 2.0 in Dortmund? This would definitely be cool for players in Germany and the surrounding area. Last year, many trainers were sad beforehand that the party for Pokémon GO’s birthday took place in America. However, the festival turned into a legendary mess. In Dortmund, they could make up for a lot.

The endless fight against spoofers is a topic that interests many in the community. We estimate that with the submission of stops in the countryside, the number of spoofers could also decrease. Players in rural areas would no longer have to resort to such methods to access stops or gyms without having to walk several kilometers.

More features in the works – Gen 4, maps, and max levels

  • Maps are to be made more raid-friendly
  • Niantic is reportedly working on Gen 4 and PvP battles
  • The maximum level is being increased
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Improved maps from Niantic are important, because after the forced shutdown of many live maps players demand official maps from Niantic. These should improve the overview of raids.

The preparations for Generation 4 are eagerly awaited by trainers – they are already looking forward to the new monsters that will expand the PokéDex. To prepare, we have here an overview of the current monsters that evolve into Gen 4 monsters.

PvP battles bring variety to the game and are highly anticipated by many trainers. It remains to be seen how Niantic will implement this.

An increase in levels is interesting for hardcore players. Some trainers have reached Level 40 a long time ago and are already looking forward to new goals that come with new levels.

Confirmation of the conversation between trainer and Hanke?

As proof that Doctor PoGo really spoke with John Hanke, he posted a video of himself and Niantic’s CEO on Twitter.

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Despite this proof, we ask you to take the information with caution. There is still no indication of a timeframe for when these mentioned features and improvements are to be released. And whether Hanke really had a long conversation with the trainer and involved him in Pokémon GO’s plans, we do not know for sure.

Catch many field researches in May, as this legendary Pokémon is waiting as a reward

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Classic Wuxia MMO Moonlight Blade gets battle royale mode

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The Chinese MMORPG Moonlight Blade is actually a classic representative of the genre – and is now set to receive a battle royale mode. But will the MMO even be released in Europe?

Battle Royale is in vogue. This is evident not only from the extremely successful online shooters such as PUBG and Fortnite, but also from the fact that more and more developers want to incorporate this mode into their games. For example, in the MMORPG MapleStory 2 or even in the action RPG Path of Exile (albeit only as a playable April Fool’s joke).

The MMORPG Moonlight Blade will also receive such a game mode, even though it is actually a very classic online role-playing game.

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What is Moonlight Blade?

  • Moonlight Blade is an MMO with a Wuxia setting similar to Age of Wulin
  • You learn various martial arts styles with which you beat your enemies
  • You explore a huge game world reminiscent of ancient China
  • By collecting inspiration points, you can become the mightiest warrior of China
  • You must always act tactically in battles, as inner peace allows you to perform special attacks
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How does the Battle Royale mode work?

  • Battle Royale in Moonlight Blade is inspired by other games with this mode
  • You jump from the air into a special combat zone
  • There, you fight each other using your martial arts skills
  • You collect important equipment from crates that helps you in battles
  • You travel the playing field on horseback as well
  • Whoever survives last wins
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Will Moonlight Blade come to the West?

Currently, Moonlight Blade is available in China and Korea. It is only known that English servers are planned for a release in the West. Nexon has taken over the distribution of the MMO in Korea, which further increases the chances that we will see the title here as well. Although there is still no official date, Nexon is a company that operates internationally and has now also released MapleStory 2 with us. Although with some delay compared to the version in Korea – but still.

It is therefore probably just a matter of time before Moonlight Blade is released in Europe and the USA. However, it may be the case that we have to wait a long time for the release – just as was the case with MapleStory 2.

The Wuxia MMORPG Moonlight Blade looks very promising.

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Destiny 2 will improve Trials of the Nine, but keeps them in the game

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In a few days, the Warmind expansion for Destiny 2 will be released. With it, many improvements for the game come – but not for the Trials of the Nine, which in the eyes of fans have long needed an overhaul. Voices are being raised to temporarily put this PvP mode on ice for reworking. According to Bungie, however, this is not possible.

The Trials of the Nine were actually supposed to embody the weekly highlight for fans of competitive Guardian duels in Destiny 2. Instead, the mode is struggling with steadily decreasing player numbers and setting one negative record after another. The upcoming 2nd DLC Warmind will not change that.

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Recently, some players demanded a revision of the Trials of the Nine and a closer alignment with the popular Trials of Osiris from the predecessor. Increasingly, voices are being raised urging Bungie to temporarily remove this mode from the game and then improve it from the ground up – as was the case with the group games.

Bungie cannot simply remove Trials of the Nine

Now Bungie has commented on this fan suggestion. Community Manager dmg04 made it clear on Twitter that Bungie will keep the Trials in the game.

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According to dmg04, the studio cannot simply remove this PvP mode, as it is tied to the game’s trophies and achievements.

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However, they have been able to gather a lot of feedback and will revisit this topic as soon as they have concrete changes to discuss.

The developers apparently want to avoid a repeat of the fiasco that occurred with the “Curse of Osiris” DLC in December 2017. At that time, there was a great outcry from the community because some players were excluded from certain activities and thus could also no longer obtain all the base game’s trophies.

However, the developers have repeatedly emphasized that the Trials of the Nine are definitely on Bungie’s radar and that they will also improve this format. However, there is currently no specific time frame for this.

What do you think of this decision? Would it perhaps be better to temporarily put the Trials of the Nine on ice?

Also interesting:

Destiny 2: After three and a half years, Destiny receives a ranked PvP

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Parents support Fortnite player (13), but he can only play until 9 PM

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite a 13-year-old player was recently signed by a professional eSports team. The boy is supported by his parents, but he can only play until 9 PM and also has to study for school.

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What is it about? To have the best players in the team even before the start of an official eSport league in Fortnite, the eSports team Team Secret has scouted and signed some of the top Fortnite gamers in Europe. Among them is Kyle “Mongraal” Jackson from a suburb of London.

What makes this unusual: Kyle is only 13 years old, which apparently went unnoticed! Does his young age and his obligation to attend school interfere with his career as a pro eSports player?

Has always been good at games and doesn’t look like 13

In a video on the BBC’s site, Kyle talks about his new role as a pro gamer. That he is only 13 years old had gone unnoticed, as he looks and sounds older. And indeed, the boy appears to be more like 16 in pictures and in the video interview with the BBC.

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The boy is probably a natural talent: He has been playing since he was 8 years old. And at 11, he slowly noticed that he was probably better than most other players. He ranked high on the scoreboard in all games, often even above semi-pro players.

This is how Kyle approaches it: Another factor for his success is probably Kyle’s analytical approach. When he fails, he watches the replays and analyzes them. This prevents him from making the same mistakes over and over again.

“9 PM is curfew!”

This is how Kyle’s parents react: Since Kyle is still a minor, his parents had to grant him permission to become a pro gamer with Team Secret. But they support their son, albeit with conditions:

  • He must turn off the computer promptly at 9 PM
  • On certain days and times, he is not allowed to play at all
  • Additionally, Kyle must study regularly and prepare for school
  • For this, his father has already announced that he will accompany him to tournaments – even around the world
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However, everything is fine there and Kyle is doing well in every subject. Therefore, the parents are not very worried and continue to support their son as much as possible.

By the way: Kyle is not earning money yet. However, he might earn a share of the prize money in future tournaments.

Soon in Fortnite, the new Battle Pass will be available!
When will Season 4 come and how will it unfold? Here you can find out!
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Royal Blood is a new mobile MMORPG and it surprised me!

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 6 minutes

Royal Blood (Android) is a new AAA mobile game from South Korea. The game impresses with action gameplay that pleasantly deviates from the usual auto-grind orgies typical in mobile MMORPGs. Our author Jürgen is pleasantly surprised after a first test of what is happening on the phone.

What is it about? Royal Blood is not only the name of a British rock duo but also the latest AAA mobile MMORPG from South Korea. More than 100 developers at Gamevil are working solely on Royal Blood.

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Your goal: To establish a full MMORPG experience like on PC on mobile.

Royal Blood faces tough competition from the already released Lineage 2 Revolution. It’s been available in this country since 15.11. 2017, while Royal Blood is only just in its first beta in the West. The race for the first major mobile MMORPG has already been lost. Therefore, it is even more important that Royal Blood stands out from the competition in its MMORPG approach.

That’s why I played the beta of Royal Blood and can already say: “Yes, Royal Blood really is something different!”

Only at first glance a typical Asia auto-grinder!

All mobile MMOs are the same, right? Shortly after the launch of Royal Blood, I was a bit disappointed. The game’s interface layout and initial gameplay reminded me strongly of Lineage 2 Revolution and its auto-grind.

Auto-grind is a feature in which the character fights enemies independently while the player watches. Lineage 2 Revolution excels in this. We called L2R a “MMORPG manager.”

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At the beginning of Royal Blood, my hero was auto-grinding through some monsters attacking the home castle.

Sure, the graphics and effects of Royal Blood are superior to those of the competition from Netmarble thanks to the award-winning Unity engine, but in the first minutes, one does not notice much that Gamevil wants to provide a “real PC MMORPG experience” here. However, that quickly changes with the first boss!

More like WildStar than Lineage 2 Revolution

What makes Royal Blood different from Lineage 2 Revolution: In Lineage 2 Revolution, it takes a long time before the enemies are strong enough that you occasionally have to look at the screen to avoid taking too much damage.

In Royal Blood, however, I would have died at the first boss in the tutorial!

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Because the demon servant at the end of the first level could not be simply beaten in autopilot mode.

Rather, the creature frequently unleashed special boss moves that appeared in red telegraphs. Since I initially didn’t want to dodge, I took massive damage, and my health bar shrank significantly!

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Interrupting bosses at the right moment prevents their most powerful attacks.

“Wow, this is just like in WildStar!” came to my mind, as I had to actively dance around the boss with my hands on the touchpad to dodge its attacks. With a little practice, this works quite well because each hero has a unique dodge skill that moves you out of the line of fire at the push of a button. But since this skill has a cooldown, you still have to pay attention.

Simple skill system

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How does the combat and skill system work? Like in Lineage 2 Revolution, you have three skills and a special support skill at the lower right corner of the screen. This is usually the dodge, but it can also be a buff or something similar.

The three active skills can be triggered at the push of a button and require a cooldown before they are active again. Skills do not have their own energy resource. However, if you take down enemies, you get energy orbs and can immediately use skills again even if the cooldown is still active.

Combat system rewards you for not using auto-grind

This is how the auto-grind works in Royal Blood: Like in mobile games usual, you can let Royal Blood run in autopilot mode. Then your avatar automatically grinds through enemies, optionally only with standard attacks or by using skills.

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But while auto-grind is essential in Lineage 2 Revolution, it is rather a workaround in Royal Blood when you don’t want to pay full attention or just want to do mindless grinding.

In the many more challenging fights against bosses or in events, you have to take action yourself. This is important not only to avoid taking too much damage but also to achieve optimal DPS. Because only by doing so can you secure the coveted first place in the event and the best loot.

Tactical depth through stances

What about the stances? Another argument against autopilot mode is the stances. Your hero has two different stances that you can switch at any time. Each stance has unique skills. For the magician, this is an AoE DPS path that deals massive damage with fire magic to many enemies.

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Alternatively, you switch to the second stance and then have ice magic. This deals less damage but is optimal for controlling enemies. You slow down your enemies and freeze them.

Dynamic quest gameplay like in Guild Wars 2

This is how questing works in Royal Blood: While you follow the quite exciting main story – you are a dethroned heir and must reclaim your kingdom – you roam through a lovely fantasy world where there is always something happening.

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The better you perform, the more loot you get.

There are dynamic events: Besides the standard grind quests that you can indeed do with a good conscience in autopilot mode, there are constantly dynamic events like in Guild Wars 2 or WildStar. The events take place alongside on the map. If you want, you can interrupt your grind and join other players in completing a small event or take down a boss.

Especially lucrative loot awaits if you perform well during the event.

There are even raid bosses!

These are the raids in Royal Blood: Early in the game, you can participate in raids and face a gigantic boss. In my case, it was a massive dragon! The creature took an immense amount of damage and required real MMORPG teamwork.

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The holy trinity is also present: The tank had to hold the aggro while I and another damage dealer attacked fiercely. We were supported by a bard with buffs. However, from time to time, the tank made mistakes, and my poor mage perished in seconds from the dragon’s fire breath.

Although I could respawn after a short time and continue, it costs valuable time and potentially the reward.

Fun PvP like in Battlerite

Is PvP fun? Besides all the PvE action, Royal Blood has a strong PvP focus. It mainly relies on massive 70vs70 battles, which I have not played in the beta yet. However, early on, 3vs3 arena matches are already available.

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These duels were surprisingly fun and strongly reminded me of the arena brawler Battlerite. In PvP, it is particularly important to master your class well, dodge optimally, and switch between skill sets at the right moment.

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Thus, I was able to take down an entire group of enemies because I first slowed them down with ice magic and then hit them hard with my fire AoE skill. Thankfully, my teammates took advantage of this tactical advantage, and we were able to win quickly.

Jürgen’s conclusion – This is how a mobile MMORPG should look!

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I admit that I initially had absolutely no desire for Royal Blood. I thought Lineage 2 Revolution was good, but over time, the auto-grind and “MMO hero manager” did not motivate me. I expected the same from Royal Blood, just in green.

How wrong I was! Royal Blood only superficially resembles Lineage 2 Revolution and Co. The gameplay is clearly much closer to a “real” PC MMORPG than other mobile MMOs. Just through the fun and engaging action combat system, I actually don’t want to play any other mobile MMO.

And then there are the exciting raids, events, and PvP features. Even the story motivates me. I really want to explore this world further and reclaim my kingdom! I am really looking forward to the release of Royal Blood, which hopefully takes place soon in 2018.

This is how Royal Blood wants to become the first full-fledged MMORPG on mobile!
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DOTA 2: MOBA player numbers are declining – This is what Valve wants to do

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time 2 minutes

Just over a year after the 7.00 update, it seems that DOTA 2 is losing players. In April of the year, the MOBA reached a new low in terms of active player numbers.

Since the enormous peak of 14 million active players in January 2017, DOTA 2 has been showing a steady downward trend. According to a report from Superdatasearch, the number of active players has now dropped to 10.6 million this month.

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Source: Superdata

Superdata is not the only site showing this downward trend. Steamcharts also clearly shows a downward curve in recent months.

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The possible reasons for this are varied:

  • Meta unchanged: Long drought periods between updates cause the meta to stagnate
  • Newcomer friendliness: It’s hard for new players to get into DOTA 2. A new start is often associated with frustration
  • Waiting for updates: Veterans are playing other games until the next update

The rapidly increasing popularity of battle royale games like PUBG has likely affected the DOTA player base as well.

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Even though these numbers do not mean that the game is dead or dying, they represent a trend that developer Valve wants to stop.

Valve reacts to the decline

To counter the loss of players, Valve has made two announcements:

  • Regular updates to combat content drought
  • DOTA Plus Service, which is meant to replace the Battle Pass

Especially the Plus subscription is supposed to generate more revenue for Valve.

Prize Pool 20M

In the past, a portion of the revenue from the sale of Battle Passes was allocated to the prize pool of large DOTA tournaments, enabling astronomical amounts of money to be played for.

If the same applies to the Plus subscription, the prize pools of Valve’s tournaments will reflect the revenue from the subscription.

How are other MOBAs doing?

For comparison, here are the player numbers of other MOBA games on the market:

  • Heroes of the Storm: 6.5 million
  • Smite: 2 million
  • League of Legends: around 100 million

These numbers come from Superdata.

Especially with LoL, there seems to be no end in sight. Riot is optimistic. According to Riot co-founder Marc “Tryndamere” Merrill, LoL has not yet reached its peak.

Whether the DOTA Plus model will help Valve offset the player loss is not yet clear.

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Refined kids increase pocket money with a Fortnite stand

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 2 minutes

Fortnite is extremely popular among children and teenagers. Some clever kids from Holland took advantage of this during the last King’s Day and earned some extra euros.

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What is it about? In the Netherlands, “King’s Day” is celebrated on April 27. A national holiday where the country celebrates the birthday of the monarch Willem Alexander. Many wear the national color orange, celebrate in the streets, or hold the popular flea markets in even larger numbers than usual.

It is common for children and teenagers to offer fun games like ring tossing, throwing cans, or apple biting. During the Fortnite hype year of 2018, a few kids tried something new.

Play Fortnite for 1 Euro, win 10 Euros

What did the kids from Holland do? At a flea market in Amsterdam, the parents of one child were selling all sorts of stuff in front of their house. However, the boy surpassed his parents in business acumen. He offered his own business.

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Instead of selling lemonade or offering typical fairground games, he set up a MacBook Air with a monitor and keyboard. On a huge sign above it, it said:

“Fortnite: 1 Euro to play – You get 10 Euros if you win!”

Extra pocket money thanks to Fortnite

How did the boy’s business go? According to the website Business Insider, the boy and his three friends were likely successful with their business model.

The journalist Owen Williams, who observed the happenings, said: He himself couldn’t play because a lot of people were crowding around the stand, especially other kids. The kids’ business model seemed to have worked out. While Williams watched, many played, but none won at the Fortnite stand.

To win in Fortnite, you have to outclass 99 other players. This is rarely achieved.

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Ideas like this show how popular and well-known the battle royale game by Epic has become. Fortnite is increasingly becoming part of everyday life. By the way, the idea isn’t new either. In an English pub, you can win free beer if you win in Fortnite: Battle Royale on-site.

Fortnite is a very special game.
There are only two types of games, and Fortnite is both!

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Destiny 2: Clever internet detectives find clues about the Sleeper Simulant

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

Just before the launch of the Warmind DLC, the Destiny 2- product page of the Playstation Store also received an update and has recently listed the upcoming 2nd expansion. In the accompanying visuals, fans have found hints about the return of a popular exotic weapon from Destiny 1, the return of the Sleeper Simulant. What’s the truth?

The release of DLC II, Warmind, is approaching quickly. More and more details about features of the Warmind expansion are becoming known. Fans are analyzing every little piece of information in hopes of more clues about potential content. Now the community has discovered something interesting. Is another popular exotic weapon from Destiny 1 making its return in the 2nd DLC?

Does the Playstation Store show the Sleeper Simulant?

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In the new visuals on the product page of the official Playstation Store for the Warmind expansion, fans have discovered a detail that is currently causing hot discussions among the Guardians.

The character on the left in the background is holding a weapon that, upon closer inspection, resembles the Sleeper Simulant from Destiny 1.

The Sleeper Simulant is a fusion rifle for the heavy weapon slot in Destiny 1. Similar to the linear fusion rifles in Destiny 2, the Sleeper fires a single, bundled laser beam after a short charge. This deals enormous damage, can penetrate multiple enemies, and additionally ricochets off walls. The Sleeper was among the most popular heavy weapons in Destiny 1.

Sleeper-Simulant

Now many fans are sure – the Sleeper Simulant is coming back. Several factors support this. Most obviously is the appearance of the shown weapon. The resemblance to the Sleeper cannot be denied.

Furthermore, the muzzle of the weapon glows blue, which in the Crucible is an indicator that it is a linear fusion rifle. This weapon class is considered to be power weapons in Destiny 2, which would also include the Sleeper in a potential return.

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The function of linear fusion rifles in Destiny 2 is mostly similar to the firing behavior of the Sleeper Simulant, which supports the idea that they would likely belong to the same weapon type. Since there is currently no exotic representative of this weapon class in Destiny 2, it is quite conceivable that Bungie is now providing replenishment in the form of the Sleeper.

Further hints at the return of the Sleeper Simulant

Further hints about a possible return of this weapon come from Bungie itself. Chris Barrett, the Game Director of Destiny 2, posted some mysterious lines in the stream chat during a recent stream of the popular “Destiny Down Under” podcast.

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These code lines apparently come from a sub-routine of Rasputin from Warmind and show some similarities to the code structure in the Grimoire card of the Sleeper Simulant. The interesting thing is the designation POLARIS.

When players searched for a possible meaning of this term, they immediately came across another possible hint at the Sleeper. Because Polaris is not only a code fragment from Rasputin.

POLARIS also stands for Petawatt Optical Laser Amplifier for Radiation Intensive ExperimentS. This is the world’s only fully diode-pumped high-performance laser system, with which the Physics-Astronomy Faculty of the University of Jena and the Helmholtz Institute conduct experiments on laser-particle acceleration.

This hint also argues in favor of a likely return of the Sleeper Simulant in the eyes of the community.

What do you think? Will the Sleeper Simulant actually return? Would you be happy about a return of the weapon?

Also interesting: 

All exotic weapons from Warmind that are already known

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Giant update makes Dauntless stylish for the Open Beta, brings Wipe

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 3 minutes

With Seeking the Horizon, a major update for the action-RPG Dauntless is coming. This is set to commence the open beta.

The open beta of the monster-hunter-like Dauntless begins on May 24.

On May 2, the major update will be released, which will prepare for the start of the new test phase and brings plenty of changes and innovations. These will especially affect how you progress in Dauntless.

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New Progression in the Game World

Among the changes is how you progress in the game. The entire progression system of Dauntless will be revamped:

  • Reputation is something your hero needs urgently. By completing missions, your reputation increases. This also raises the rewards you receive for a hunt.
  • You complete missions on the Slayer, Alchemist, and Weaponmaster paths, for which you need to speak with various NPCs.
  • Quests also advance the game’s story.
  • The higher your reputation, the better weapons, equipment, and cells you receive, allowing you to tackle the more difficult assignments that in turn offer better rewards.
  • You complete “patrols” in specific zones, but you cannot choose which behemoths you hunt.
  • You participate in “expeditions,” where you can set the island you explore, but not which behemoths you fight.
  • In a hunt, however, you are after a specific monster that you need to take down.

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The Evergame is Coming

After completing the story, you will enter the so-called Evergame, which you can try out with the new update:

  • In the Evergame, you’ll face even more dangerous monsters, including Firebrand Charrogg, Razorwing Kharabak, Frostback Pangar, Bloodfire Embermane, and reworked Moonreaver Shrike and Deadeye Quillshot.
  • Storms will affect hunting, making it more dangerous. You will need to adapt quickly by changing your gear and adjusting your tactics.
  • You will gain access to new exotic weapons, armors, and items.
  • Transmog stones allow you to transfer stats from popular items to ones that look cooler.

Dauntless Fire Monster

Many More Changes

Additionally, based on the testers’ feedback, there will be adjustments to many other systems:

  • The cell system will be completely revamped.
  • There will be more variety in equipment.
  • You will receive new bonuses for armors.
  • It will be possible to re-socket cells.
  • You will accept varied quests.
  • The floating islands in the game world will change their positions, altering the activities you can complete.

The developers will provide more details about these changes at a later date.

When the “Seeking the Horizon” update is released on May 2, there will be a wipe to test the new features of the update fresh. Then, a second wipe will occur shortly before the start of the open beta on May 22.

This way, Dauntless is making great strides towards its release.

If you are waiting for Monster Hunter World for PC, you can fill the wait with Dauntless.

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