Fortnite: Servers down for maintenance, update 3.6 brings sticky grenade

Robert Albrecht Robert Albrecht Reading time 2 minutes

Today, on April 24, Epic is releasing Update 3.6 in Fortnite. The Fortnite servers on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and iOS are going offline for maintenance. Fortnite will be unavailable and report outages. With the patch, the sticky grenade will likely make its debut. Various improvements are coming for the Save the World mode!

Update: On Wednesday, April 25, there will also be a server downtime in Fortnite. You can read all about it here: Fortnite: Server offline – Login failed – What’s going on?

While the weekly updates were usually scheduled for Thursday in the past, Epic is releasing the new Patch 3.6 today, Tuesday. Little is known about the Battle Royale mode. The sticky grenade will likely make its debut, and an in-game announcement has been present since yesterday.

How long will the Fortnite servers be offline?

Furthermore, Epic has published a roadmap for the Save the World mode – the first part goes live today.

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There are conflicting statements regarding the exact start of the maintenance. The game shows the time as 8:00 AM. However, it is more likely to start around 10 AM German time. Matchmaking will be disabled as usual at 09:30 AM!

Next week, Patch 4.0 will bring Season 4. This could be a major update for Fortnite with several changes, perhaps even to the map – there is a comet coming.

When will the servers be back and when will Fortnite be running again? There are no official details on when Fortnite will be back today. But this looks like a minor update. Generally, Fortnite is back online between 11 AM and 12 PM our time.

Update: We were right: Around 11:49 AM, Epic reported – Fortnite is back. The Fortnite servers are online again.

Sticky grenade is coming – how will it work?

After the pocket fort was introduced as a grenade two weeks ago, the sticky grenade is now the next projectile.

Like the remote detonation charge, the grenades stick to surfaces – but also to players! It is still unclear whether a direct hit will also eliminate an enemy with full shield. It is also uncertain what will happen to the remote detonation charge.

It could potentially be removed from the game in exchange for the sticky grenade.

The Fortnite patch notes are out: What’s included in the new update!

Fortnite Sticky Grenade 3.6

Roadmap for Save the World presented

In the subreddit for the PvE mode of Fortnite, the developer Epic presented a roadmap for the coming weeks – and there are some highlights among them. Among other things, energy ammo will be improved today, and in May, you can also look forward to the new perk rolling!

This is the roadmap that Epic has presented:

Patch 3.6 on 04/23.

  • Rocket launcher in the event store
  • New item
  • Improvements to energy ammo:
    • 25% more ammo when crafting
    • 50% more traces in the world
    • 20% more energy ammo in the world

Patch 4.0 week around 04/30.

  • Brand new event
  • Shadow Ops heroes
  • Military weapon set
  • New soldier ability
  • more details to follow!

Patch 4.1 week around 05/07.

  • New weapon
  • New hero

Patch 4.2 week around 05/15.

  • Perk rerolling!

Are you looking forward to the new updates?

The Fortnite patch notes are out: What’s included in the new update!

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Everspace pays 10,000 euros to streamer: The “is a damn idiot”

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

To generate attention, Everspace relied on influencers. However, a lot of money was sunk into “bad streamers.” The developers express this in a casual tone.

Developers want to attract attention with their games. What is increasingly failing through ordinary advertising is often possible through “influencers,” such as YouTubers or Twitch streamers. Therefore, developers turn to specialized agencies that then connect them with streamers who play their game for a period of time for pay.

If the streamer has a large audience, developers reach a vast number of potential new players.

However, care should be taken when selecting streamers to ensure they are not “damn idiots.”

Everspace Screen 2

The Everspace developers learned this lesson. They had commissioned an agency to find streamers suitable for marketing the game.

“The most expensive stream we paid for was €5,000 per hour, and we had to book him for two hours. His opening line was, ‘I have to stop playing Destiny 2 now,’ because I’m now on a sponsored stream to play a space game, even though I don’t like space games.”

It didn’t end there, because according to Michael Schade, one of the developers, “he [the streamer] played like an idiot, like a damn idiot.”

No wonder Schade sees it as a “disaster” and certainly not helpful for Everspace.

Everspace Screen 3

Of the 20 YouTubers and influencers that Everspace paid, only 3 to 5 were good and worked. The rest were okay or disastrous.

Trolls want to be fed, are good PR

Basically, Everspace is good at leveraging social media – and they do not shy away from methods that might be termed “fake news” in Germany.

For instance, there was a picture on Twitter and Facebook showing a crowd of people in front of the entrance to the indie fair “Rezzed.” The developers commented on this with, “So many sci-fi fans can’t wait to finally play Everspace on PS4” – which was brutally false. Probably only a few people in the picture knew what Everspace was at that moment or that it would be represented at the fair.

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On Twitter, the pic didn’t bring much. Schade says, however, that it went viral on Facebook and generated 725,000 views.

Aside from that, Everspace is now focusing more on smaller streamers and is experiencing greater growth than if they had paid larger influencers.

Feed the trolls and let the community do the work

By the way, Schade sees trolls as the best marketing friends. “Often trolls say something that they haven’t fully thought through, or it’s just provocative, but that fuels the discussion. That means more traffic, and more traffic means more visibility on platforms that are traffic-based.”

His tip: “Feed the trolls.” When negative reactions come, one should retreat and let the community do the work. This is what happened to Everspace with a negative review from YouTuber “Total Biscuit.” He didn’t like the game, but gave Everspace a lot of free traffic on Steam and Reddit.

At least it seems the developers and marketing people of Everspace have “understood the Internet” and how to attract attention.

What kind of successes “good” streamers can achieve is illustrated by “Ninja” – who earns $500,000 every month.

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What MMOs can Online Gamers still look forward to in 2018?

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 10 minutes

What new things are expected in online gaming in 2018? Which MMOs and MMORPGs are still to come? Find out here what you can look forward to as an online gamer in the coming months.

Online games are “Games as a Service.” They are repeatedly updated with new features. New releases have become rare. Instead, there are more frequent small patches. Occasionally, there are also significant expansions for existing games.

But what exactly is still to come this year? What new releases and major expansions are expected in 2018?

We have listed the most important releases and expansions here.

Bless – For fans of PC MMORPGs

Bless Online Screenshot

It has been a long time since a new online role-playing game was released in the West, but with Bless (PC), that may soon change. The MMORPG from Korea has had a turbulent development history as it was supposed to have already released here.

However, it was supposed to be completely revamped in terms of its combat system, and then the European publisher suddenly dropped out. For a while, it seemed like Bless would never come out in the West. Fortunately, that has not come to pass, and Bless is about to release on Steam.

What is special about Bless?

Bless is a classic AAA theme park MMORPG. You choose one of 2 factions, select a hero from 7 races and 5 classes, and embark on the fully voiced main quest. This leads you through a massive open world in the best theme park manner. You can cover long distances without loading screens.

Bless Field Boss

In fact, the large, vibrant world is an important feature of Bless. There is always something to see and explore. There are also tamable animals, reduced grinding (compared to the Asian original), and raids with up to 40 players.

PvP as a major feature

The world of Bless is contested by two major factions. You must join one side and represent it in PvP. Fighting against other players is a significant part of Bless. There are:

  • Massive 100 vs. 100 battles between guilds with sieges involved
  • Players reaching the endgame qualify for Open World PvP
  • There will also be structured PvP in 10 vs. 10 or 15 vs. 15 rounds.
Bless PvP

Who is Bless ideal for?

Bless is strongly directed at fans of classic online role-playing games who want to experience a new release of an AAA title. You should also check out the game if you are into massive PvP and do not mind open PvP in the endgame.

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PvE fans, on the other hand, can look forward to the 40-player raids. The tamable animals are also a big plus for hunters and gatherers.

Here’s more info on the new MMORPG Bless!

Bless will enter early access on Steam in May. The game is expected to use a Buy2Play model.

On Page Two, we continue with a rather conservative expansion!

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Free2Play MMO mocks its addicted players and they love it

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 3 minutes

An MMO shows no mercy with its loot boxes and mocks its own fans. However, they love it and celebrate it.

The fact that free-to-play games must make their profits through microtransactions is old news. Yet, while many games sell not only cosmetics but also clear pay-to-win advantages, the Japanese Fate/Grand Order takes a different approach – it sells story and emotion in loot boxes.

These loot boxes, also known as “Gacha,” can contain various characters that serve as companions in Fate/Grand Order. They not only strengthen the player’s party but also bring unique dialogues and story sequences.

The game concept and characters are based on the popular anime series Fate/, which now has many spin-offs. The characters are well-known and have taken a place in the hearts of many fans – after all, Fate/ is among the most successful anime series of all time. It is not surprising that viewers build an emotional bond.

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And this emotional connection to beloved characters is ruthlessly exploited by Fate/Grand Order.

It’s not just about “pay-to-win,” as the power aspect behind these “loot boxes” is secondary. By acquiring the respective characters, players also unlock new story chapters.

Especially absurd: To unlock the ultimate abilities (and story elements) of a companion, one must possess them up to 5 times, which, given a drop chance far below 0.1%, is mathematically likely to cost several thousand dollars on average.

Fate/Grand Order parodies its own fans

Fate Order Mistress

However, Fate/Grand Order makes no secret of this practice. Instead, the developers even created a comic about the girl Gudako – a gamer addicted to loot boxes who throws her money out of the window. In the comics, she asks, for example, “How can I progress faster in the game and where do I need to press for that” – openly implying that it’s about money.

The fans do not react in shock; rather, they like this character and can identify with Gudako. Just like her, the caricature has a problem with addiction and is, in her own words, trapped in “Gacha Hell,” along with a passion for cute anime girls.

But as funny as the comics are, the reality unfortunately is not.

On Reddit, there are numerous posts from players regretting how much money they invested in the game. Some even say they “only work to play this game” and would max out their credit cards each time – and yet they still haven’t gotten the character they wanted.

But as the US site Polygon puts it nicely: At least Fate/Grand Order is honest.

Fate Grand Order Artwork

Because the developers have long recognized that players will not stop even if they shove a parody of themselves in their face, showing them that they have become addicted.

Cortyn says: Ultimately, Fate/Grand Order is for me a prime example of why free-to-play games still leave a bitter aftertaste.

In the end, the game has content that makes hardly anyone happy. The “poor” players don’t, because they will never receive their favorite characters, and the “rich” players don’t either, as even with many hundreds of dollars, they don’t get what they want.

The ones suffering on both sides are the fans of the anime series, of the Fate/ universe, who have fallen in love with the characters and want to experience more story – precisely those fans that every medium needs.

They are essentially contents that hardly anyone gets to see and exploit the players’ hunger for exactly those stories. Will developers get rich from this? Quite possibly. Do they step on the faces of all the fans of the characters and honest players? Absolutely.

Developers believe that loot boxes are the future.

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Pokémon GO activates rewards for Earth Day with new Shiny

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

In Pokémon GO, the rewards for Earth Day are now available. You can now receive the following bonuses in the game.

Trainers, after April 22, when Earth Day was celebrated with a worldwide cleanup, you will now be rewarded in the game for it. Niantic has come up with something special: the rewards have been extended, and at least one new Shiny has been released.

Earth Day Rewards

As Niantic announced on the evening of April 23, the rewards for the Earth Day event in Pokémon GO are now active.

Over 4000 trainers participated in the cleanup and helped to clean the Earth. As a result, the following rewards have been unlocked:

  • 3x Stardust for catching Ground, Water, and Grass Pokémon

These rewards are active in Pokémon GO until April 30, 2018.

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Additional Rewards – Shiny Wailmer

Some trainers have already noticed in the game that the developers have activated additional rewards. Wailmer can now apparently be caught as a Shiny. This screenshot was shared by Reddit user HashtagMerica with TheSilphRoad community:

Pokémon GO Shiny Wailmer

Whether there will be more new Shinies to be found in the game will be revealed in the next few hours.

Trainers suspect that the spawns of rare Pokémon like Magikarp or Snivy have increased. This comes from initial reports on social media.

To stay updated, we recommend you visit our Pokémon GO page on Facebook, where we publish all our news about the game. To chat with other trainers about the game, simply join our Pokémon GO Facebook group .

After Pokémon GO killed the live maps, fans are wishing for an official map

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Destiny 2 makes fans eager for the Warmind DLC and shows first details

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

The night before the reveal stream for the Warmind expansion of Destiny 2, Bungie stirs the excitement of fans with a short clip. What can the Guardians expect in the upcoming stream and what details does the teaser already reveal about the 2nd DLC? 

Shortly before the reveal stream of the Warmind DLC, Bungie attempts to pique the fan base’s curiosity with a short teaser and prepare for the unveiling of the 2nd expansion. In addition to general information about the stream, the short video also contains some exciting details about the 2nd expansion of Destiny 2. We have analyzed the clip for you.

What’s inside?

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What to expect tomorrow in the stream

The stream will start on Tuesday, April 24, at 7:00 PM our time. We will, of course, live-tweet for you on MeinMMO. According to the teaser, the stream will be divided into the following 3 sections:

Explore Mars – Hellas Basin

D2 wm location 3

This section will apparently focus on the setting of the Warmind expansion. Mars has now been definitively confirmed.

Hellas Basin seems to be one of the new locations on Mars. Whether this underground complex is also located there is still not entirely clear.

Nice to Know: Hellas Basin is also a region on Mars in real life. The word “Basin” refers to a depression in the geological sense. Water and important nutrients are presumed to be present in this region, providing a basis for potential life on Mars.

According to researchers, this is a well-suited location to search for signs of possible past life on the red planet. Perhaps something has also been found there in the Destiny universe…

D2 WM Location 2
D2 WM Location 1

At the beginning of the teaser, a group of Guardians is seen leaving an icy cave and entering a typical Destiny Mars landscape with red sand dunes. In the background, the Warmind bunker construct can be seen. The already known Warmind complex and some other structures can also be seen at night. Whether these buildings are a research facility of the Clovis Bray Corporation will likely be revealed tomorrow in the stream.

Survive the Hive Escalation Protocol – new mode?

D2 WM horde mode

This section will likely be about a new game mode of Destiny 2. 

D2 WM relikt

As a brief clip from the teaser shows, players must defeat incoming waves of the Hive in a set time period in a sort of arena. This activity strongly resembles a horde mode. The different levels of the activity presumably represent the respective wave or the increasing difficulty. The famous skull symbol strongly suggests that the activity ends with the death of the fireteam and that it is also about surviving as long as possible.

During the activity, a kind of relic seems to be involved – comparable to the Flame Axe from the Rise of Iron expansion for Destiny 1.

Revised Exotics and Crucible Updates

D2 WM Suros

Here, the developers will likely provide further details about the upcoming Crucible updates and the revised exotic weapons. 

Speaking of Exotics – as can be clearly seen, the popular exotic auto rifle Suros Regime returns with DLC II. Bungie has also released a video of the revised Tractor Cannon alongside the stream teaser.

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This seems to significantly enhance all Void damage dealt by Guardians and allows for continuous critical hits for the 5 seconds duration of the effect. The strike boss is practically melting away.

Moreover, the revised Tractor Cannon is capable of suppressing enemies in PvP. This means that enemies hit by it cannot use Supers, abilities, or jumps for a certain period. If they are hit by the Tractor Cannon during an already active Super, the Super will be canceled.

What else does the teaser show?

D2 WM Armor titan

Furthermore, the teaser shows some new armor pieces and weapons in the characteristic Warmind style.

D2 Wm oger

The Hive is also shown as the only enemy so far – players encounter Acolytes, Knights, and Ogres in a strikingly new, icy look. 

What do you think of the material shown so far? Have you noticed any other interesting details?

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Lost ARK: MMORPG will Release 2018 and apparently also after Europe

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

The action MMORPG Lost Ark does actually plan its release in 2018 with an open beta. And the game director apparently has Europe and North America in mind. This is news fans have been waiting for since 2014.

Lost Ark is an MMORPG that many Westerners have been keeping an eye on since 2014. An impressive reveal trailer came out. Fans see Lost Ark as a sort of next-gen Diablo 3 with more MMORPG elements. But Lost Ark is also a game with a strange pro-and-con list.

ProCon
Could revolutionize the MMORPG genreNo one knows when it will be released
Looks fantasticNo one knows if it will really come to the West

Recently, fans of the wait have become quite tired.

On April 20, the game director of Lost Ark, Gang-Sun Geum, gave interviews to three Korean sites that could eliminate these con points. These are interviews with Inven, Ruliweb and ThisisGame. The interviews are in Korean. They were translated by the fan site LostArkDB.

We summarize the essentials.

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Lost Ark aims for release in 2018

With Lost Ark, they want to hurry now, so they have eliminated a beta phase. Normally, there should be a final beta between the last closed beta and the release in an open beta, but they will now skip that.

The game director says: They collected so much feedback in the second closed beta and have now implemented it, that they are confident they can send Lost Ark out into the world. They do not want to impress players in the closed betas but collect as much criticism as possible to then convince with the open beta.

The upcoming third closed beta of Lost Ark is supposed to be the last, after which it will go into an open beta. This is practically the release.

The game director does not yet provide a specific date, but he says that one thing is certain: They want to release Lost Ark in 2018.

Lost Ark Wizard

Lost Ark apparently aims for Europe and North America

Although the game director has no specific news about a port to Europe or North America. However, the world market is clearly in their sights. The game director tells the Korean sites that they have the “global market” in mind with Lost Ark. He speaks of “overseas,” which likely refers to Europe and North America.

The director says that games like “Horizon Zero Dawn,” “God of War,” or “What Remains of Edith Finch” are coming out abroad. In Japan, “Legend of Zelda” and “Monster Hunter” have revitalized the gaming industry. He feels there is a lack of something like that in Korea.

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It is indeed difficult to adapt Lost Ark to “overseas” and compete with the games there, but he hopes that Korean games will soon receive global recognition.

It’s not about the money, but one feels almost compelled to go overseas because the foreign market looks so closely at Korean games.

Although the game director believes that Lost Ark still has a long way to go to find its place in the global market, they want to do everything to achieve these goals.

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No Pay2Win – also considering the global market

They do not want to have paywalls in the game, nor particularly tedious content for which players have to pay to skip. This is the philosophy of their team. The company respects that.

The team follows this philosophy and wants to be successful not only in Korea but also in the global market.

One can be curious whether there will soon be concrete plans for a European release of Lost Ark. The question will certainly be exciting regarding who could act as a West publisher . Developer Smilegate had an office in Berlin, which was intended for the distribution of the popular shooter Crossfire. However, it was recently closed due to “restructuring measures” (via Gameswirtschaft).

More about Lost Ark and why fans are so excited about it:

This is how Project TL and Lost Ark want to save the PC MMORPG

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Played ESO Summerset: Great atmosphere, stagnation in gameplay

Lucas Kaczynski Lucas Kaczynski Reading time 4 minutes

Our author Lucas has played the new chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online “Summerset” on the test server. This is what he thinks of the new expansion.

Currently, a closed beta of the new ESO chapter “Summerset” is running on PC, where interested players can explore the new area. Our author Lucas, a long-time veteran of The Elder Scrolls Online, has ventured into Summerset. Here are his impressions:

Summerset – for ESO fans

Zenimax does not take big risks with “Summerset” and expands The Elder Scrolls Online in its usual manner with a new area full of quests. ESO fans can look forward to the familiar quality. Critics of the game are unlikely to be convinced of ESO by this chapter.

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Even while playing the latest ESO chapter, the unique blend of atmosphere and depth that defines The Elder Scrolls Online returns.

Before you know it, you find yourself immersed in this atmospheric fantasy world of Tamriel and lose track of time. The quality of world design and quests was already high in the base game, but with “Summerset,” Zenimax raises the bar again and provides players with a colorful new island to explore.

Summerset is friendly to newcomers

Before new players can take their first steps in Summerset, they must first create a character. After character creation, a ghostly figure guides you through a tutorial that teaches you the basic mechanics of the MMORPG.

Good for ESO veterans: After completing the tutorial once, it can be skipped.

During the tutorial, you are given a bit of story. So, the tutorial is also worthwhile for experienced players, even though they are already well acquainted with the game mechanics.

Dark deeds and magical elk

The new area of Summerset greets players with beautiful scenery and rich fauna. The new animals, especially the magical elks known as Indrik, are particularly eye-catching.

We can’t say much about the main story yet, but what I have seen so far looks promising. Especially nice: Razum-dar, a familiar Khajiit from the main story of the Aldmeri Dominion, graces you again with his presence.

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An important part of the great atmosphere of ESO is the fully voiced quests. Even in Summerset, there are some highlights that take you across the beautiful island. I want to write a bit more about a quest you will find there.

A zoo in ruins

The royal house of the High Elves has its own menagerie (a zoo), where various animals are bred. Queen Ayrenn often visited as a child and played with her personal Indrik.

However, when the player arrives there, the zoo is in ruins. Something has caused the animals to go wild. During the quest, you learn that the once beautiful menagerie also has a dark side. Together with a spy from Queen Ayrenn, you uncover this dirty secret.

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This quest symbolizes what awaits you in Summerset. On the surface, the island appears idyllic and beautiful, yet many High Elves are not happy that Ayrenn has made the island accessible to other races.

The overt racism you will encounter stands in stark contrast to the beautiful Summerset. Many High Elves will refer to you as Nebarra. The word means unwelcome.

The Psijik Order: Mastery over time

Through a special quest line, you unlock one of the highlights of “Summerset”: the Psijik skills.

While ESO does not receive a new class, as it did with Morrowind, all existing classes gain access to the new guild skill line. Thus, you receive new skills without having to create a new character right away.

With the new skill line, you gain access to 5 active skills and an ultimate skill, as already found in the Mage and Fighter guilds. However, these are not the only similarities with the two guilds. Like the Mage and Fighter guilds, you must complete certain tasks to increase your rank in the guild and gain access to active and passive abilities.

ESO: Summerset – Everything you need to know about the new chapter.

After traveling across Summerset for the Psijik Order and closing time rifts scattered across the island, you will be rewarded with the skill line. However, to level it up, you must complete tasks for Knowledge Keeper Calus. He will send you back to the already known areas of Tamriel to close time rifts there.

Your reference point is a map in your inventory that indicates the approximate locations of the rifts on the map.

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Players will likely develop an extension for ESO that marks the exact positions of the time rifts on the map. Similar extensions already exist for the Mage Guild books.

Until the release, much may change, but I still want to draw a small conclusion about what I have already experienced in “Summerset”.

The familiar ESO formula is improved for “Summerset”

The new chapter already impresses with a strong atmosphere and interesting quests. Summerset brings, apart from the jewelry crafting and the Psijik skills, no major innovations to The Elder Scrolls Online.

Even the new geysers that appear all over Summerset are very similar to the dolmens from the base game. ESO thus brings more of the familiar good quality with Summerset. But that has also been the recipe for success that has allowed the MMORPG to establish itself so well in recent years. And 2017 was even ESO’s strongest year!

The new chapter will likely continue to fail to excite critics who demand profound gameplay innovations in ESO. But fans can look forward to more of what they love with The Elder Scrolls Online Summerset.

Note: The impressions described here refer to the currently running Closed Beta. This is not yet the final version.

There seems to be nothing standing in the way of the steady content supply for The Elder Scrolls Online. Players simply want more, even though ESO already offers so much

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Hello! Fortnite is coming to China, players fear a wave of cheaters

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 3 minutes

Fortnite has now been officially announced for China. It will be distributed by the giant Tencent. Epic welcomes the Chinese players with a “Ni Hao” and greets them with a special skin. Meanwhile, local Fortnite players fear a wave of cheaters.

As reported by MMO-Culture, Fortnite is indeed coming to China. This was officially announced today.

The gaming giant Tencent will distribute the game there. This means that everything that looks like Battle Royale is firmly in Tencent’s hands: They also distribute PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and H1Z1 in China. Tencent’s symbol is a penguin. Tencent is huge: they are about as big as Activision-Blizzard, Take Two, Ubisoft, and EA combined.

In a video, the developers of Epic Games greet with “Ni Hao.” That means something like “Hello.”

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Tencent distributes PUBG, H1Z1, and Fortnite in China

That Tencent is taking the rights to Fortnite is not surprising. After all, they have owned 40% of Epic Games, the developers of Fortnite, since 2013.

All western games should better have a local partner in China, otherwise, there will be problems with the government. For PUBG, it was said that it did not comply with the socialist principles of the Chinese Republic. However, the concerns disappeared when Tencent came on board. They are said to have excellent connections to the Chinese government.

Interestingly, how the trailer Fortnite: Battle Royale is tailored to Chinese players:

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Currently, there is no release date for Fortnite in China yet. However, it is already known what goodies will be given to the players.

Players will receive a glider, a special emote, and a China-exclusive skin to encourage them to sign up and invite friends.

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Players fear a wave of cheaters, want region lock in Fortnite

The release of Fortnite in China has been coming for a while. Players from the West view this with skepticism. After all, China is considered a stronghold of cheaters. There, companies like Dell even specifically advertise cheats, because “cheating” is considered clever in Chinese culture. Since people play in Internet cafes in China, it is also difficult to catch scammers.

A current Reddit post in Fortnite “If the game comes to China, then region-lock it” has received over 17,300 upvotes within a few days.

What is a region lock? With a “region lock,” players cannot switch servers but must play on the server designated for their region.

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Moreover, some Fortnite fans fear a shake-up of power, as GamePro reports: China is an important market for Fortnite, but it differs significantly from the West. There, PC and mobile are leading. Many Fortnite players in the West are on Xbox One and PS4. There are concerns that Epic might neglect the development of Fortnite on PS4 and Xbox One in the future.

Whether Fortnite players here will also face cheating problems when the Chinese come to Fortnite is still unknown.

More on this topic:

Why do so many PUBG cheaters come from China?

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WoW: Kul Tiras hates Jaina – This is what happens to her in Battle for Azeroth

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Jaina is not particularly popular in Kul Tiras. We reveal what happens in World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth with the sorceress.

Jaina Proudmoore (also known as “Prachtmeer”) is one of the protagonists of Battle for Azeroth, the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft. In the first trailer for the addon, she was seen standing a bit arrogantly but quite convincingly in front of the cities of Kul Tiras. However, for this scenario to occur, quite a bit needs to happen. The people of Kul Tiras apparently do not have much desire for Jaina.

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Since this article is about the story from Battle for Azeroth, there are a few spoilers regarding the intro scenario. You have been warned.

Jaina as a Prisoner in Kul Tiras

At the beginning of “Legion,” Jaina had somewhat grandiosely announced that she would finally travel home. Jaina was referring to Kul Tiras. But contrary to fans’ assumptions, she was not there yet.

King Anduin points out that Jaina is the reason Kul Tiras left the Alliance. Therefore, it would be wisest for Jaina to travel to Kul Tiras herself to atone for her crimes.

We remember: In Warcraft 3, Jaina opposed her father Daelin Proudmoore and refused to help him, which ultimately led to his death.

We have told Jaina’s complete story in an extensive lore article.

The people of Kul Tiras apparently have not forgotten that. Because as soon as you, along with Jaina, reach the capital of Kul Tiras, you are led away by guards and escorted through the city. The scene somewhat resembles the “Walk of Shame” from Game of Thrones.

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As Jaina is led through the city, you can repeatedly hear the voices of residents who stare at Jaina in shock and shout at her.

  • “The Daughter of the Sea!”
  • “She has returned to complete her work! Run!”
  • “Traitor!”
  • “Murderess!”

Afterward, Jaina has an audience with Katherine Proudmoore – her mother. The cinematic is not yet in the game, but the alpha already provides the context for the scene: Jaina places her fate in Katherine’s hands. On the advice of Lady Ashvane (another leader in Kul Tiras), Jaina is treated as a traitor and “taken away to receive justice” – the player, on the other hand, is imprisoned separately.

Folksongs Warn of Jaina

The hatred of Kul Tiras for Jaina only initially appears to be a plot device for Battle for Azeroth. This hatred is deeply rooted in the culture of the Kul Tiran people. There are now folk songs about Jaina, who is referred to as “Daughter of the Sea” (or “Daughter of the Oceans”). The song tells of her betrayal of her own father and that one should always beware of trusting her again.

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Here is the complete lyrics in English, which will surely later be found in the taverns of Kul Tiras:

“Beware, beware the Daughter of the Seas.”
“Beware,” I heard him cry.
His words carried upon the ocean breeze,
As he sank beneath the tide.
Those blood-soaked shores of Kalimdor,
Where sailors fought and died.
The admiral fell at Theramore,
because she left his side.
Why this? Why this oh Daughter of the Seas?
Why this? Did you forget your seaside days?
Always the pride of our nation’s eyes,
How could she go astray?
When she did flee across the ocean deep,
the admiral followed west.

What else but sail to save a daughter’s life,
and pray she still drew breath?
But there he found on the Western shores,
Enemies, on the rise!
But when he faced those savage foes
His daughter stood aside.
Buried deep beneath the waves,
Betrayed by family.
To his nation, with his last breath, cried,
“Beware the Daughter of the Seas.”

It will surely take some time before Jaina is free again and has won back the trust of the Kul Tiran people – and that is exactly what we will probably play in Battle for Azeroth.

We have more from the alpha of World of Warcraft in our alpha report from Battle for Azeroth.

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ESO gives its players free subscription or free loot boxes

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The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One) usually offers premium subscription time only for real money, but for one week, the MMORPG is available for free with a Plus subscription. If you already have a subscription, you will receive up to 6 free loot boxes.

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What is the ESO Plus subscription about? The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is a Buy2Play game with an optional subscription. Those who maintain an “ESO Plus” subscription receive more experience, more gold, and access to an unlimited crafting inventory and all previously released DLCs.

Normally, ESO Plus costs 12.99 euros per month, but you can use it for free for one week right now.

ESO Plus free for one week

From April 24, at 4 PM CEST until Monday, April 30, at 4 PM CEST, the free ESO Plus event will run. However, you must already own The Elder Scrolls Online. If you have never purchased the game, you cannot play for free during the ESO Plus bonus time either.

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How do I get the free ESO Plus? Once the promotion starts on April 24 at 4:00 PM, you can request your free subscription in the Crown Store in the game. It will automatically remain valid until the end point on April 30.

Free loot from the Warden

What do players who already pay for their subscription do? Those who already maintain a premium subscription for The Elder Scrolls Online will also receive a gift. From April 24 to April 30, you will receive a sought-after Warden Crown Crate every day.

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What should one consider regarding the free loot boxes? Please note that each individual log-in must occur within a 24-hour time frame that always starts at 4:00 PM CEST and ends the next day at 3:59 PM CEST. If you remain logged in beyond such a 24-hour limit, this counts only as one participation! You must log out completely and log back into the game. Just returning to the character selection is not enough.

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What is so great about the Warden loot boxes? The current Warden Crown Crates are particularly sought after because they can theoretically contain extremely rare mounts. Otherwise, there are other cool pets and mounts, as well as costumes and emotes. You should not miss out on this reward.

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Will I also receive free loot boxes if I have the free subscription? No, that would be too good to be true. The free loot boxes are only available for regular ESO Plus customers.

When will I receive the free loot? You will receive the free loot boxes only on May 16, 2018. If you logged in every day of the event, there should be a total of 6 crates.

All information about the new ESO expansion Summerset can be found here
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The Division: Guide to the Global Event Blackout – Take Down Your Enemies!

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Since April 23rd, the new Global Event Blackout is running at The Division and you can hunt for Classified sets again. In our guide to Blackout, we show you how to get the most out of the event. Blackout is the Global Event 5 in The Division.

Blackout gives you until April 30th. the opportunity to literally shock your enemies to death! Again, there are Classified sets and masks to be won. This time new included: Secret containers!

In Blackout, there are 4 versions for each Classified set available during the Global Event. For Blackout, these are:

  • Tactician, Striker, DeadEye, and D3 FNC sets
  • The containers cost 3000 Global Event Credits
  • and also include target data and Div-Tech

You can still purchase the superior containers from previous GEs for 1500 GE Credits.

The Division secret containers

Shock Ammo and Falcon Punch! The Modifiers of Global Event 5, Blackout

“Blackout” gives you shock ammo and a loading bar above your health indicator that fills up by shooting or running. You deal more damage the higher the charge is.

“Extreme Blackout”, the next level, allows you to unleash an overload in melee by filling the bar, knocking your enemies out with one strike. This is visually impressive with a shockwave effect.

But beware of an overload! This occurs when

  • you miss a melee attack at 100% charge, or
  • if your charge exceeds 100%.

If this happens, you shock yourself and nearby allies. Your loading bar turns red in the last quarter, so you can react in time and avoid the overload.

“Total Blackout” speeds up your loading bar when you are near group members.

The Division Blackout Shock

How to Effectively Approach in Blackout

We have some tips for you to make the best use of Blackout’s advantages.

Bring a Recovery Specialist!

To protect yourself from an overload, you should have a player with a Recovery set in the group. Their support post has a long range, heals very effectively, has a long duration, and the most important: It grants immunity.

As long as you stay within its radius, you are immune to status effects, do not consume ammo, and will be revived. Recommended are performance mods with support post range,

Alternatively, it is sufficient just to have a Immunizer support post with you. This at least protects you from being shocked.

Change Your Weapons at the Right Moment!

If “Extreme Blackout” is active, you need to be more cautious, as if your charge exceeds 100%, you shock yourself and nearby allies.

By simply switching weapons, you can prevent this since the loading bar is reset. This is helpful if you do not have a Recovery specialist or an Immunizer support post available.

However, there is also another way to prevent an overload.

Use Melee!

The other, much more interesting way to prevent an overload. If your charge is in the red area, you can knock your opponents out with a powerful strike.

With good timing and tactics, this can be used effectively against larger enemies. Fill your indicator by running and shooting accordingly, pay attention to your position, and make sure an enemy is in direct range.

This way you can run through the enemies like a superhero and knock them out one by one.

Beware: If you play in a team and miss, you will shock all nearby allies.

Pay Attention to Distances to Team Members

If “Total Blackout” is active, your load increases faster near team members. So keep enough distance, or else you will stun each other.

This is indicated by red and blue lines connecting you to your allies.

  • Red indicates an impending overload, during which you and nearby allies will be stunned
  • Blue signals that your load cooldown is increased
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Want the Masks? Here’s What You Need to Do

  • For the fiery Volcano Mask, you must complete the commendation “Lightning and Thunder”. The task here is to eliminate 500 shocked enemies. The stages of this commendation are divided into 50/100/150/200/500.
  • “Fists of Wrath”! You must receive this commendation to obtain the Tao or Panda Mask. To do this, eliminate 200 enemies with a melee shock, the stages are 25/50/100/200.
  • You will receive the Grimace Mask when you complete the commendation “Safety First”.You must complete a mission without being shocked once. Additionally, extreme blackout must be active and you must complete it in a group.

All Blackout Activities:

  • Hudson Refugee Camp
  • General Assembly
  • Lincoln Tunnel
  • Times Square Power Relay
  • Falcon Lost
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All Information at a Glance:

  • Global Event Blackout from April 23rd to April 30th.
  • The secret sets: Striker, Tactician, D3 FNC, and DeadEye
  • New set containers for 3000 GE Credits
  • New masks: Volcano, Tao, Grimace

Our Guides on Striker and D3 FNC

We wish you lots of fun in Manhattan!

Unfortunately, some players are complaining about Delta errors and constant disconnection from the servers. Massive announces that they are already working on the problem.

What do you think of the new Global Event? Do you have more tips? Write in the comments!

 The Division: Want Exotics? Play the 2 new legendary missions!

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Fortnite: Week 10 challenges promise skydiving and many kills!

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Fortnite (PS4, PC, Xbox One, and iOS) has only one weekly challenge left for the current Season 3. The challenges for Week 10 are already known as a leak. Among other things, you need to jump through rings in the sky and take out tons of opponents.

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What is it actually about? In Fortnite: Battle Royale, there are new special challenges every week in Season 3. You need to take out opponents with specific weapons or in a certain way, find treasure chests at designated locations, discover a treasure based on specific clues, and perform any silly actions in the game world.

So far, there have been 9 weekly challenges, and the 10th and final challenge will take place this week. Then Season 3 ends on April 30, 2018, and if you haven’t unlocked John Wick and Co. by then, you likely will never be able to get them again.

But what are the challenges of the final week?

Leak reveals quite easy final challenge

What can you expect in the Week 10 Challenge? As has often been the case in the past of Season 3, the upcoming challenges have already been leaked by eager data miners. Although they are not final and officially confirmed, since this is the last challenge of the season, it should probably be accurate.

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So, just before the end of the season, to unlock a few Battle Pass tiers, you will likely need to complete the following actions:

  • Search chests in Fatal Fields (7): This should be quite easy, just land enough times, quickly search chests, kill opponents, and then loot even more.
  • Deal damage with headshots (250): It’s best to aim roughly at the head with a shotgun, then you’re sure to get a few headshots. Or you could hide as a sniper and take aim at heads.
  • Search chests at different named locations (12): Just systematically land in a different spot each time and try to reach at least one chest before you burst. You should have it after about 12 matches.
  • Fly through floating rings in Skydive (10): Players noticed in replays from the last update that strange rings are floating in the air everywhere. They should be visible shortly after jumping, and you need to pass through them in flight. This can be wonderfully combined with the chest challenge. Just fly through the rings on the way to the next chest location.
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The tough challenges of Week 10 – They aren’t that hard this time!

These 3 challenges each yield 10 Battle Pass points, which immediately gives you a level in the pass. Ideal, when you’re just a few levels away from Level 100 and John Wick:

  • Search between a stone circle, a wooden bridge, and a red RV (1): Where this treasure is located, diligent players should find out soon.
  • Eliminate opponents (10): Eventually, everyone will have achieved this, easy…
  • Eliminate opponents in Pleasant Park (3): It’s best to start with this, then you already have 3 out of 10 kills that you need for the other challenge.
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If the leaks are accurate, the final challenges shouldn’t be particularly difficult. So, if you urgently need a few levels on the pass, you can grab them shortly before the season ends without much effort.

Update: The challenges of Week 10 in Fortnite are now officially known. Here’s how to solve them.

If you are about to reach Level 100 in the Battle Pass, there’s also this bonus challenge:
Here’s how to solve the bonus challenge for the John Wick Glider in Fortnite!
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My nightmare, the Lagiacrus, almost made it into Monster Hunter World

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There is a prototype video of Monster Hunter World from 2015, which shows that the Lagiacrus could have been part of the game. The monster and our author Leya have had a long and intense love-hate relationship.

Monster Hunter Tri was the first title in the series that I ever played. The world sucked me in. The Lagiacrus played an important role. It was that one beast that made me sweat and even gave me nightmares.

The Lagiacrus is referred to by sailors as the lord of the seas and is feared. In the water, this Wyvern stands at the top of the food chain, attacking humans and animals from the deepest darkness of the sea.

In Monster Hunter Tri, there were underwater fights, and I dreaded each dive because of the Lagiacrus. The controls have always been clunky and strange in Monster Hunter. Underwater, handling the weapons and movement was nearly impossible for me.

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The seemingly impossible Lagiacrus showed me the Monster Hunter effect

The Lagiacrus appears at a time in Monster Hunter Tri when it is still impossible to defeat the beast. The equipment was too weak at this point to take it on. This means that every initial small delivery mission in the water could be disrupted by this beast. However, my swimming skills in Tri were so terrible that I struggled to catch small fish or even to swim correctly up or down.

When this gigantic water snake swam towards me with its electric attacks and chased me, I got palpitations. I knew I had to flee. With my pathetic swimming skills, I always ended up going the wrong way, getting stuck, and aimlessly bobbing in the water. How many times I died under the claws of the Lagiacrus…

I had no idea how I would ever overcome the sea monster and navigated the underwater quests as best as I could. Over time, I became stronger and improved my equipment further. This is where the Monster Hunter effect kicked in for me. Gradually, I ventured into the water more often and tried to learn the strange controls there as well.

And eventually, there came a point where I and my equipment were strong enough to defeat my nightmare monster. That was probably the most beautiful Monster Hunter kill I have ever experienced, and probably ever will. The euphoria I felt was indescribable and made the Lagiacrus “my monster” that I finally defeated.

The Monster Hunter effect: As a hunter, you are in Monster Hunter World, what you wear and what you can do
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The Lagiacrus could have taken the place of the Rathalos

At the Monster Hunter Championship 2018, Capcom showcased a gameplay video of Monster Hunter World from 2015. The video shows a hunter fighting the fiery Anjanath in the Ancient Forest.

The old gameplay video is structured similarly to what was also shown at E3 in 2017. In this video, a Rathalos appears at the end, suddenly starting a territorial battle with the Anjanath. However, in the gameplay version from 2015, a Lagiacrus literally emerges from the water and attacks the Anjanath. 

Lagiacrus will probably not come to Monster Hunter World

Capcom has already confirmed that the Lagiacrus was ultimately removed from Monster Hunter World and will not be making an appearance. Since there are no underwater battles in World, the Lagiacrus would have felt somewhat out of place here. It is much easier to fight it on land. Only the underwater battles made it really frightening for me.

Nonetheless, it is impressive to see the material, and it made me nostalgic; the Lagiacrus appears starting at minute 4:20.

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Would you have liked to see the Lagiacrus in Monster Hunter World despite the lack of underwater battles?

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After Pokémon GO Livemaps was killed, fans want an official one

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The Pokémon GO community wants live maps for gyms and raids. And preferably straight from Niantic.

As part of the tasks for players of Pokémon GO, they have to leave their homes and visit special locations where PokéStops or gyms are located. There they can collect essential items like Poké Balls or eggs and participate in raids against powerful bosses like Latias and Latios.

Players have long desired a way to check if raids are taking place within a broad area. Private providers offered such services over the past years, displaying on live maps where raids occurred. However, most live map providers have had to shut down by now. Therefore, players are looking for an alternative.

Pokémon GO live maps shut down

About a month ago, at the end of March 2018, Niantic forced the update 0.95.3 for Pokémon GO. Forcing means that players or programs with an older version of Pokémon GO can no longer communicate with the game. Additionally, the developers implemented a new security measure.

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For the operators of live maps, this meant that they now had to combat a new security method to continue offering their service.

Remember that this type of maps violates the terms of service of Pokémon GO.

What are live maps?

Live maps communicate with Niantic’s servers to show players where monsters spawn worldwide and which opponents are currently appearing in raids. To do this, you input a desired location, for example Berlin, and then see which raids are taking place there at what time within several kilometers. This saves you running around aimlessly.

Without these maps, you’re wandering around a bit more aimlessly. When gyms are a few hundred meters away, they are not directly displayed in Pokémon GO. Instead, trainers have to walk closer to find out if a raid is taking place there and whether they want to participate.

Players want a live map from Niantic

The problem with live maps, as they could be found previously, is that they clearly violate the rules. To provide trainers with current information, they often use bots. These stand in the game at every street corner and document every spawn, raid, and every gym. The use of bots is punished by Niantic with bans.

Although the maps were prohibited, players still frequently used them. Many trainers even paid private providers to set up these bots in their villages.

On Reddit, a user Grogg2000 writes that Niantic should release an official map. In his opinion, it will harm Niantic in the long run to share little information about raids. “When I go somewhere, it would be cool to know if there are raids and what colors the gyms currently have there.”

On Reddit, his suggestion receives a lot of support. User jonathancutt immediately comes up with a name, “An official RAIDar would be so helpful. Help people coordinate.”

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The idea of an official map would also help players in remote areas. In villages, they rely on city players who share raids through legal means, such as community maps. Others form WhatsApp groups or coordinate on Facebook with players from the same area to participate in raids together. However, this does not go well everywhere.

It is desired that

  • Players can zoom out the Pokémon GO map further to see more raids or
  • Niantic provides a standalone map that can be accessed either in-game or in a browser

Are you managing well without a map, or would you also like such a feature from Niantic?

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The Tomato Head skin for Fortnite is in the shop and it is absurdly funny

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Fortnite (PS4, PC, Xbox One and iOS) has released new skins in its shop again. And those who found the previous fish heads, cuddly bears, and dino costumes silly have not yet seen the new tomato head! We show you the special offer in the Fortnite shop from April 23.

What is it about? Fortnite lives off continuously presenting players with new, wacky skins in the shop for real money. But while other games often settle for alternative colors and forms of popular skins, Epic’s developers go full throttle and regularly showcase totally bizarre skins and outfits.

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Therefore, you can not only run around as soldiers and raiders but also as:

To this collection of curiosities comes a new peak of silliness.

Make way for the Tomato Head, the “Axteroni”, and the Pizza Backpack!

Why is the Tomato Head so cool? As already announced in a leak, there is currently a new skin in the shop. The Tomato Head for 1,500 V-Bucks (about €15). This is the playable mascot of the pizzeria in the town of Tomato Town.

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There, the gigantic, grinning Tomato Head is already prominently displayed on the roof of the pizza joint. So it is wonderfully absurd to suddenly run around with the tomato face yourself.

The new peak of silliness

Moreover, the Tomato Head looks just hilarious. With its mustache and extremely silly grin, many emotes look even crazier than they already are.

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And he has a backpack full of pizza! You can even strap it onto other skins, like John Wick. Also cool: There’s also a pickaxe shaped like a pizza cutter called “Axteroni” and a glider with googly eyes.

Fans want interchangeable heads

Since the oversized heads of skins like the Nutcracker, the Cuddly Bear, or the newest Tomato Head are so absurdly funny, players on Reddit have already asked developers Epic to make the heads interchangeable between skins.

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The backpacks – previously firmly anchored to their corresponding skins – became interchangeable with Season 3 as well. Who knows, maybe with Season 4 there will be interchangeable heads and you can finally play John Wick with a Tomato Head.

What’s available today, April 23, in the Fortnite shop

Until this evening, on April 23, the Tomato Head and its axe are available in the Fortnite item shop for purchase.

This is the complete offer today:

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Anyone who wants to see the full glory of silly skins and outfits in Fortnite should check this out.
All Fortnite outfits at a glance and how to get them.
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Xbox One: Update brings 120 Hz mode and groups in May

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Before the upcoming E3 in June, the Xbox One will receive a major update. In May, the console from Microsoft will include a 120 Hz mode, a new way to manage games, and the ability to trim clips directly in the guide menu.

After the new features have already been tested by participants of the Xbox Insider Program, the update is scheduled to be rolled out to all Xbox One members in May. The exact date has not yet been announced. However, we already know which games will be available in May as part of Games with Gold.

Xbox One receives 120 Hertz mode

After the console was already enhanced with variable refresh rates and 1440p resolutions in April, a 120 Hertz mode will be added in May. Owners of a monitor or television with 120 Hertz can enable the mode after the update for 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

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Groups for games and apps

There will be a new way to manage your game and app library. With the update, these can be grouped into individual categories. The groups can be renamed and added to the home screen.

This allows for a variety of groups of games and apps to be created. For example, you can compile your favorite programs, or as Microsoft shows in a screenshot, group games for which you have already achieved all the achievements.

The groups are linked to your account and will be synchronized across multiple consoles.

Xbox One Update Trim Clip

Trim clips directly in the guide menu

After screenshots and clips from the Xbox One can now be shared directly via Twitter, trimming small videos will be even more convenient with the May update. Clips can then be trimmed directly in the guide menu, eliminating the need to go through the Upload Studio.

Additional features

The update will also improve family settings. Under “Details,” all relevant settings will be available in the future. Additionally, important points will be highlighted.

Some settings, such as activity reports and restrictions, can only be accessed online. Microsoft aims to provide links that allow parents to quickly get to the settings.

The Xbox Accessories app is also set to be modernized to better align with the rest of the dashboard. Additionally, there will be changes to the button commands on the dashboard.

More on the topic:

E3 2018: Xbox One promises “biggest appearance of all time”

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Destiny 2: Fans enjoy 6vs6, Iron Banner returning sooner than planned

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Currently, the April Iron Banner is still running in Destiny 2. The 6v6 matches are well received. Bungie has already announced that the scheduled rotation in the Crucible will change again. The 6v6 Iron Banner will be playable once more before the release of the Warmind expansion. Many fans are looking forward to it.

In the run-up to the second expansion, Warmind, which will be released on May 8, 2018, many Guardians are still enjoying the ongoing Iron Banner event in Destiny 2. The April Iron Banner brought the popular 6v6 format back to the Crucible. This mode is already known to many Guardians from Destiny 1 and was part of the standard in PvP back then.

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And according to fans’ reactions, this mode is also mostly well received in Destiny 2. Many have ventured back into the Crucible after a long time and even discovered the fun of PvP – some for the very first time in Destiny 2.

Fans like the 6v6 – Iron Banner active again before DLC II

Bungie has also noticed the players’ reactions. The studio is now tweaking the weekly Crucible rotation and bringing back the 6v6 Iron Banner unexpectedly before the release of the upcoming Warmind expansion.

A Bungie employee announced this via Twitter, which was promptly confirmed by dmg04 – a community manager for Destiny 2.

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The weekly Crucible playlist will now rotate as follows:

  • From April 24 to May 1, the Mayhem mode will be active.
  • From May 1 to May 8, the 6v6 Iron Banner will return once more.

With the end of the next Iron Banner, players can finally look forward to the release of the 2nd DLC Warmind for Destiny 2 on May 8.

Are you also excited that the 6v6 Iron Banner will be playable once more before the release of the 2nd expansion? Or are you already looking forward to Private Matches or even to the big changes in the fall?

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PUBG: Assault rifles are the best weapons – That should change

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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) will soon receive a weapon patch that thoroughly overhauls the guns. The developers don’t want everyone to always use the same assault rifles. They seem to be the best weapon and superior to other guns.

This is the current status: In PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, there are a lot of weapons, but when it comes down to it, nearly every player chooses an assault rifle with appropriate upgrades. Most of the time it’s an M4 or SCAR, occasionally also the Kalashnikov. Other weapons are usually only used until you find a good assault rifle.

PUBG New Weapon AUG Box

That’s a shame because the developers have a lot of other weapons in the game that hardly get used. Even if you’re a hardcore fan of submachine guns, for reasons of effectiveness, you usually end up grabbing an assault rifle.

But that should change soon.

A Heart for All Weapons

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This is how the developers want to address the issue: To allow players in PUBG to confidently choose something other than an assault rifle, the developers at Bluehole plan to thoroughly remodel the weapons in an upcoming patch. The goal is to balance them better so that each weapon has its advantages and not just a handful of assault rifles are always considered the top choice.

This could be what the solution looks like: The developers have not revealed how they want to solve the weapon dilemma yet. However, the following adjustments could be conceivable:

  • Submachine guns could deal better damage at close range
  • Sniper rifles could have less bullet drop, making them more effective over long distances.
  • Assault rifles could deal less damage at long range, which would position them more solidly in the mid-range.

When does the weapon balance patch come? The developers have not yet said anything more specific about the planned weapon patch date. But it is said to appear “Very soon” on the PUBG test servers.

Weapon Upgrades and the Tier-3 Super Helmet Will Also Be Adjusted

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In addition to the weapons, there will also be adjustments to the weapon upgrades. They are also set to become more diverse. The overpowering Tier-3 steel helmet will be removed from regular loot spawns and will only be found in supply drops. According to the developers, it practically served as an “extra life”.

A lot is changing soon in PUBG:
In the new map, you have hardly any space!
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Borderlands 3: Nur Gerüchte, nie News und Gearbox ist Schuld

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In Borderlands 3, you can see what happens when a studio hesitates to make an announcement but still wants to build hype. The rumor mill is overflowing.

The studio Gearbox is in a strange situation:

  • While the studio is large, it is not officially working on a new game.
  • Therefore, there is hardly any news from the studio.
  • Gearbox desperately needs a hit, as their last game, Battleborn, is considered one of the biggest flops in recent gaming history. It even put Gearbox on a death list at the end of 2016.
  • Gearbox has an insanely successful and beloved franchise in “Borderlands”. Borderlands seems perfectly poised to dominate the market with a new installment that Destiny or The Division have opened up.

The ways Gearbox has not announced Borderlands 3

For a long time, Gearbox has been playing a strange game. They do not announce Borderlands 3, so they do not officially talk about it, but make it clear: “This is what we are working on.” They build the hype, even jumping onto PR stunts with flamethrowers, but never let the cat out of the bag.

  • At GDC 2017, there was a “Tech Demo” showcasing “This is what Borderlands 3 would look like if we were working on it”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWZh0DyA_4c

In all these cases, it is clearly about Borderlands 3, but the game has not been announced yet, so no one names the title of the game.

What happens in such a situation? The rumor mill is overflowing

Just in the last few weeks, two rumors about Borderlands 3 have surfaced:

On one hand, a picture surfaced on reddit claiming that the big Borderlands 3 reveal will be on June 10 – right before E3 2018.

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Surfaced on Reddit – probably a fake.

On the other hand, there was a rumor that Microsoft had secured the marketing rights to Borderlands 3. Therefore, Borderlands 3 would be shown at the Microsoft press conference at E3.

The head of Gearbox strongly denied the last rumor. It had no basis whatsoever.

However: These rumors are a consequence of Gearbox’s strange policy. If you want to keep hype bubbling around a game, you should announce it and then bring news from development. Otherwise, fans will apparently create this news themselves – and a gaming press that senses a “scoop” and wants to satisfy its readers’ interest will latch onto these rumors.

The currently overflowing rumor mill certainly also shows a problem within the gaming press. But primarily, it is a result of the cat-and-mouse game that Gearbox plays with its fans.

More on this topic:

The Division 2, Borderlands 3, Anthem: It’s getting tight for Destiny 2

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