Now You Can Become Dante from “Devil May Cry” in Monster Hunter World

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 4 minutes

In Monster Hunter World there is now an event quest that makes you look like Dante from Devil May Cry. Additionally, his sword is available as an energy blade. Find out here how to get the armor and what stats it has. There is also a little surprise when logging in.

Today, on April 27, a new event quest has started in Monster Hunter World. Here you can obtain an alpha armor set that transforms you into Dante from the action game series “Devil May Cry.” Dante is the protagonist of the series and a devil hunter. He fights with a magical sword that you will also receive in the quest, rendered as an energy blade.

The Dante quest ends on May 10.

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The quest “Code: Red” unlocks Dante – you must hunt 4 monsters in the arena

To unlock Dante, you need to access the event board and select the quest “Code: Red.” Here you will plunge into the arena and hunt four large monsters one after the other. As a fun detail of the quest, you will hear hardcore guitar riffs in the background, worthy of Dante.

Here are the details of the Dante quest:

  • Name: Code: Red
  • Difficulty: 8 stars
  • Location: Arena
  • Objective: Hunt these four target monsters
    • Anjanath (Weakness: Water)
    • Odogaron (Weakness: Ice)
    • Rathalos (Weakness: Dragon)
    • Teostra (Weakness: Water)
  • Conditions: Hunter Rank 14 or higher – Here’s how you level up in Hunter Rank
  • Fail Conditions: Time expired or 3 faints
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Stats of Dante’s armor – This time multipart

The special thing about this event armor is that there are multiple pieces this time. Previous event armors from Aloy or Ryu were one-piece outfits and could not be mixed with other sets.

Below you will receive an image overview of the entire Dante armor along with the stats and materials required for crafting. One of the materials is the “Red Orb,” which you will receive in the quest itself. To obtain the complete set, you will need to repeat the quest a few times.

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Dante’s Hair α

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Dante’s Coat α

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Dante’s Gloves α

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Dante’s Belt α

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Dante’s Leather Boots α

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Dante’s Devil Sword – Energy Blade of Rarity 8

Together with Dante’s armor, his devil sword also comes to Monster Hunter World. This is an energy blade of rarity 8 and it possesses the thunder element. You have 2 x Level 1 slots available. As for the vial type, there are impact vials.

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Surprise! Wyverian Prints as a registration bonus

To celebrate the conclusion of the Monster Hunter Championships, Capcom is offering a special registration bonus. The Championships are a tournament where hunters can demonstrate their skills. During the Championships, Capcom also showcased prototype material from Monster Hunter World from 2015. Here, Lagiacrus also made an appearance, which could have been part of the game.

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The special registration bonus consists of: 

  • 10 x Voucher
  • 5 x Deluxe First Wyverian Print
  • 1 x Steel Wyverian Print
  • 1 x Silver Wyverian Print
  • 1 x Golden Wyverian Print

You can collect the bonus until May 3.

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The Dante quest is available to you until May 10. Soon, the Street Fighter crossover will continue, where you can obtain the Japanese girl Sakura as armor for Monster Hunter World. 

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Help, meteorites are hitting in Fortnite! What’s going on?

Robert Albrecht Robert Albrecht Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the map is being plagued by meteor strikes. What’s happening? Are they the harbinger of Season 4?

The whole story surrounding the comet that appeared a few weeks ago seems to be reaching its climax in Fortnite. The next level of escalation has been reached: It is raining meteors from the sky.

The Comet in Fortnite: Is the impact imminent?

A few weeks ago, the comet was still floating inconspicuously in the sky. After isolated sightings of shooting stars, we now seem to be nearing the climax. Various players report that they witnessed meteor strikes in Fortnite.

Small objects that crash from the sky and destroy everything in their path, whether it be landscape structures or objects built by players. Among other things, the following video is currently making the rounds in the community:

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So far, it is not clear whether the meteors can injure players. As soon as it hits the first poor soul, we will know more. However, once struck, the meteors do not leave aliens, superheroes, or scattered professors in a DeLorean, as the rumors predicted.

Will Tilted Towers fall? Meteors don’t suggest that!

While a large part of the players is still convinced that the comet will destroy the city of Tilted Towers, at least the meteor strikes do not suggest that. For they hit Tilted Towers – but also any other random place on the map.

Something will happen in the coming days – that is certain. Epic has released an image of a fictional emergency transmission on television sets distributed around the world – background unknown.

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A new theory, by the way, no longer assumes an impact in Tilted Towers – but rather indicates Dusty Depot as the target. A place that would make much more sense, as this part of the map is considered open and lacking in interesting spots.

Whatever is going to happen – the closer the comet impact gets, the more curious and adventurous the theories become. Epic heats up the rumor mill – without providing clarification themselves. Clever!

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Also, the image with which Epic has presumably teased Season 4 raises more questions than it answers. It is considered certain that Season 4 will have superheroes as its theme. However, what they have to do with the comet is unclear. What else you need to know about Season 4, we have already compiled for you!

What do you think? What will happen with the comet?

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Chaos at MMO Studio Daybreak: Layoffs and takeover rumors

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The situation surrounding H1Z1 and Everquest developer Daybreak Games is becoming increasingly confusing. Employees have been laid off and the company is reportedly up for sale now. The firm behind Ashes of Creation is said to be interested.

What happened? The U.S. Treasury Department (via Home.treasury.gov) froze the accounts and assets of seven oligarchs and twelve companies in the U.S. due to alleged corruption on April 6. Among them is the property of Viktor Vekselberg. Daybreak Games stated that they have nothing to do with it.

Daybreak Games was “actually” acquired by Columbus Nova in 2015, a company that belongs to the Renova group, which is owned by Viktor Vekselberg.

However, the press release on Daybreak’s website suddenly disappeared, describing that Daybreak was acquired by Columbus Nova. It was allegedly a mistake that remained uncorrected for 3 years. What was announced back then would not be true. We reported on the situation surrounding Daybreak.

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Surprising layoffs – Because H1Z1 is doing so poorly?

How has the situation developed? Strangely, just a few days later, several employees of Daybreak were unexpectedly laid off. A total of about 70 employees were affected. According to the company, this is to better position themselves for the future.

However, insiders say the layoffs actually have nothing to do with the situation surrounding Columbus Nova. Allegedly, Daybreak really has nothing to do with this company and the press release was indeed just a mistake that for unknown reasons was not corrected for over 3 years. The layoffs are said to be related to the poor results of H1Z1: H1Z1 had been doing remarkably well for years, then lost 91% of its players to PUBG and Fortnite.

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Ashes-of-Creation developers allegedly want to buy Daybreak

Who wants to buy Daybreak? The situation is becoming even more confusing. Insiders claim that Daybreak Games is to be sold. There are reportedly several interested parties, including Intrepid Games. Intrepid Games is known for working on the highly anticipated MMORPG Ashes of Creation. The company, however, did not want to comment on this, as they generally do not comment on rumors.

Many questions remain unanswered:

  • How is Daybreak really connected to Columbus Nova?
  • Why was the press release secretly deleted?
  • Why was the alleged mistake not corrected for years?
  • Why are the layoffs happening now?
  • Why is the company supposed to be sold?
  • Is it really being sold?

We will see if more details come to light in the future and whether there is any truth to the rumor that the Ashes-of-Creation developers want to buy the company.

What the situation means for the games, including the announced PS4 version of H1Z1, is unclear.

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WoW: Pet battles are just too hardcore, they should become more attractive

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The pet battles of World of Warcraft become more attractive with Battle for Azeroth. Even newcomers can now find it easier to access.

Pet battles, known as Pet-Battles, have been a controversial topic in World of Warcraft since their introduction. Part of the player base loves pet battles and can spend hundreds of hours in the system, while another part has no interest in pets at all and just rolls their eyes when the “Pet-Battle Bonus Week” comes around – like at the present time.

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The problem with pet battles currently is that they are not particularly attractive for newcomers. Those who started collecting pets with “Legion” had a hard time getting a foothold.

Pet battles unattractive in Legion

The world quests for pet battles did not have particularly attractive rewards; they were usually far behind other quests – even though they were often significantly more difficult to accomplish.

Equally unattractive was the fact that pet battle world quests required a complete team at level 25 – better were 20-30 pets at max level to be successful in all battles.

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Anyone who wanted to start with pet battles in Legion had to fight through all the old expansions and level their pets painstakingly to then receive marginal rewards from quests – that was not a particularly strong incentive.

More incentives for newcomers and veterans in BfA

Even in Battle for Azeroth, the pet battle quests will continue to count as the quest for the respective zone. However, what is exciting is that with Battle for Azeroth, the pet battle quests will scale with the level of your own pet team.

For example, if you are a newcomer with pets at level 3, the quest opponent will also only use pets of level 3.

This has two positive effects:

  • Pet battlers can participate in quests even with low-level pets.
  • The quests provide valuable pet experience, allowing you to level up even more pets to maximum level.
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Furthermore, the usual changes will occur in pet battles. New abilities, new currencies, and plenty of small pets that can be found in Zandalar and Kul Tiras.

Will you get involved with these changes to pet battles? Or is this “Pokémon knock-off” not for you in WoW?

What to expect in Battle for Azeroth, you can see in our extensive overview.

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Destiny 2: Exotic Masterwork Weapons will be the new hot thing

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

With the Warmind expansion, the first exotic weapons will receive their Masterwork versions on May 8, 2018, in Destiny 2. However, the exotic Masterwork system differs fundamentally from the system of legendary weapons. We explain to you how this new mechanic works.

Finally, there is official information about the Masterwork system of exotic weapons, which will be introduced with the release of the Warmind DLC. This will differ significantly from the Masterwork mechanic of legendary weapons.

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We will show you what lies behind the Masterworks for exotic weapons in DLC II and how the system works.

The idea behind exotic Masterwork weapons

How do you make exotic weapons actually feel exotic? This question has been, according to Bungie, the driving force behind the exotic Masterwork idea.

On one hand, it is important how the weapon feels while playing. It should be powerful and stand out clearly from the legendary competition – both in design and effectiveness. Bungie attempts to cover this aspect by overhauling many exotic weapons.

On the other hand, it is crucial how it feels to obtain the weapon. Exotic weapons have been very easy to obtain in Destiny 2 so far. Many Guardians may already own most, if not all, exotic weapons. Here, the goal is to cater to players who consider Destiny 2 their hobby and want to link related activities with long-term motivation and effort.

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At the same time, they wanted to avoid mistakes from the predecessor. Players should not have to earn every exotic weapon again with DLC 2. Therefore, the new system – that is, the acquisition of exotic Masterworks and Masterwork progress – will also apply to the exotics you have already found. So you do not have to find the desired exotic weapon again to upgrade it to a Masterwork. However, you should at least already have it in your collection.

How to make an exotic weapon a Masterwork

As a result of these ideas and goals, Bungie has now created a Masterwork system for exotic weapons. This will be introduced with the Warmind expansion and is structured as follows:

  • There will be an exotic Masterwork for each exotic weapon in Destiny 2.
  • To start the Masterwork process, players must find an exotic Masterwork Catalyst. This can only drop once you already own the respective weapon or have at least owned it before.
  • When looking at an exotic weapon, you will see a hint of which activities you can find the Catalyst in.
  • Not all exotic Masterworks have the same drop rate. Some exotic Masterwork weapons are guaranteed after a certain level of activity participation, while others are earned completely at random. 
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Once you have the Catalyst, you can immediately apply it. This will initially activate the orb generation on double kills with the respective exotic weapon. Additionally, exotic weapons with a Catalyst will already count the enemies defeated with them.

After activating the Catalyst, bounty-like tasks will be unlocked that must be completed for the weapon to achieve the final Masterwork status. Then, the weapon will receive status and perk bonuses. For example, the Hand Cannon Crimson will gain a range of 100, while the Sleeper Simulant is intended to fire automatically.

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On their way to becoming a Masterwork, some exotic weapons only require one thing from you, while others take several steps. These tasks may vary in difficulty and length, but they are not determined by chance.

There will be some exotic Masterworks that require completing challenging activities or achievements in order to obtain the intended Masterwork. Players should thus engage in-depth and long-term with the weapon they want to make a Masterwork.

The following aspects should be noted regarding exotic Masterwork weapons:

  • Upgrading an exotic weapon to a Masterwork only needs to be done once per account. The progress will be calculated across characters.
  • During the Masterwork process, duplicates of exotic weapons from engrams, milestones, and the exotic collection will begin at your current Masterwork upgrade status.
  • The exotic Masterwork process takes place completely in the detail view of the respective weapon. Tasks will not take up inventory space.
  • Not all exotic Masterworks will be available right at the start of Season 3. If an exotic weapon does not have a Masterwork slot, then it cannot be made into a Masterwork yet. Bungie will not provide guides or tips on how to obtain the Masterworks. Players are meant to figure this out for themselves.

What do you think of the exotic Masterwork system? Is that enough to keep you entertained for now?

Also worth reading:

Destiny 2: All exotic weapons from Warmind that are already known

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Check out the new trailer for Conan Exiles showcasing the swamp and volcano

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

Conan Exiles is on the final stretch to release on May 8 after over a year in Early Access. With a new trailer, Funcom and Deep Silver show insights into the finished game – and the previously inaccessible biomes Swamp and Volcano.

The development of Conan Exiles is nearing completion and already feels almost finished – significantly more complete than most peers in Early Access. A large part of the map is ready to be explored and dozens of different enemies stand in your way.

Now Deep Silver has released a new trailer for the finished game, in which you can dive a little deeper into the story of the Exiled Lands. Check out the gameplay from areas you cannot explore yet and listen to the narration.

All information about the release of Conan Exiles

Death and Lust in the East, Fire and Snakes in the North

The trailer guides you through the story of the game and everything you can experience. Defeat monsters, fend off other exiles, and survive to ultimately uncover the secrets of the world.

The highlight of the video is the insights into the two new biomes that you can visit at release. In the East lies a swamp with insects, wildlife, and the Lumerians, who worship the goddess Derketo in orgies and rituals. Explore sunken cities and learn more about the goddess who walks between lust and death!

High in the North, above the icy expanses and mountains, a volcano awaits you, populated by snake people and the worshipers of Skelos. Just make sure they don’t sacrifice you to the whispering voices in the volcano …

If you are not careful, NPCs will devastate your bases
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Dark Dungeons and Blooming Gardens

In Conan Exiles, not only exile and death await you, but also dungeons and stories. You will find diaries of those who were there before you and entrances to deep caves where treasures await you.

If you prefer to stay above ground, you can now also furnish your bases with herb gardens, where you can grow alchemical plants. This way, help your friends prepare for battle – or the next feast and drinking party!

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5 things that will change for you due to the huge PUBG update

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 4 minutes

The new PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) update brings a new vehicle, a new weapon, and fundamental balance changes to the weapons in the game.

The new PC update number 12 for PUBG tackles weapon balance. Pistols and LMGs consistently deal more damage, while some ARs have had to lose some power. Your experience with the weapons in PUBG is set to change dramatically with this update.

A new vehicle and another weapon are also coming, along with changes to loot distribution. The update is massive and changes a lot. We have put together the most important details for you.

When will the new update with the weapon balance changes arrive? The update is now on the test servers and will be tested there for a bit longer than usual. The developers want to gather a lot of feedback before the update goes live. A specific date has not been set.

Weapon meta in PUBG could change dramatically

The goal of the new PUBG update is to change the weapon balance. If you look at the changes, you will see that the developers have succeeded.

The assault rifles are in for a significant change. They now mostly deal less damage and have a higher recoil.

Weapons should fit better in situations.  Previously, players used assault rifles for nearly every situation. For close and medium distances, ARs should now hopefully only serve as a third choice, as shotguns and submachine guns now deal more damage.

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You can see how the damage alone changes in the following overview:

The exact changes such as extended reload times or increased recoil can be found in the official patch notes on the Steam page. Keep in mind that these may still change based on feedback from players on the test servers before the changes hit the live servers.

There’s a new sniper in PUBG – The “SLR”

In your PUBG matches, you will soon also be able to use the new weapon SLR. It is a designated marksman rifle (DMR) that fires 7.62mm caliber rounds. The magazine holds 10 rounds – with an extension, 20 rounds.

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How powerful is the SLR compared to other weapons? The developers explain that the SLR is stronger than the SKS. The difference lies in the recoil, which is said to be significantly higher with the new SLR. Only those who can manage the recoil well will be able to use the SLR effectively.

No level 3 helmets will spawn randomly anymore – Loot change

Surprisingly, the developers altered the loot distribution in PUBG. Level 3 helmets now no longer spawn randomly on the map, but are exclusively found in airdrops. Each care package guarantees at least 1 helmet. The helmets themselves are therefore significantly rarer due to the update. However, the other values of the helmets have not changed.

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Adrenaline shots are now also regular loot. The shots spawn on the map alongside regular loot, but are rare. Additionally, the execution time for the adrenaline shots has been reduced from 8 seconds to 6 seconds.

A new car pulls up

In PUBG, you will find a new car through the update – the Mirado.

PUBG Mirado

On which maps can you find the Mirado? You can find the new car only on the Miramar map and there near the downtown and main streets in towns. It is a fast vehicle with four seats.

Map selection – Finally

A feature that many of you have been waiting for has now entered the game. With the map selection, you can now determine which map you want to play before entering a match.

PUBG Map selection

How to choose a map? Directly in the main menu, you will find the “Map” button, where you can select Miramar or Erangel. Click one of them and you will definitely play there. If you choose both, it will be random. The design of the map selection may change before it goes live on the servers.

Due to the weapon changes, the 2 million dollar tournament of PUBG is set to become even more interesting.

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Defiance 2050 starts 2nd beta – Sign up now on PC and Xbox One

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

The second beta test of the online shooter Defiance 2050 is coming up. And this time, even owners of an Xbox One can participate.

The first beta test, which took place last weekend, was a great success for the developer studio Trion Worlds. According to the team, several thousand players participated to get a first glimpse of the re-release of the online game. You can play again this weekend – and now even if you are playing on Xbox One .

Update: The beta will also take place on PS4, but the PS4 beta of Defiance 2050 is likely only intended for players from North America – for whatever reason.

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Join the new beta

This is how you register for the beta:

  • No matter if you play on PC or Xbox One, visit the Defiance 2050 website
  • There, click on the large button “Sign Up”
  • Next, indicate which platform (PC, Xbox One) you want to play on, provide your email address and age, and set a password
  • Now you must wait to see if you receive a key sent to the specified email address
  • The email contains further instructions on where to download the client and how to log in
  • If you were already in the first beta, you will automatically receive an email with the new access

Who is Defiance 2050 aimed at?

  • Defiance 2050 is an online shooter
  • Players who enjoy playing in groups experience adventures together in a large, open game world
  • Vehicles are essential for quickly getting to the next battlefields
  • You enhance your hero with items and skills
  • Defiance 2050 offers massive battles for hundreds of players
  • You complete story missions that reveal more about the game’s background story

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Second beta with new features

The new beta will include some additional features to test new gameplay systems. Which ones they are has not been discussed yet. Generally, Trion Worlds is withholding large explanations. The new beta takes place from April 27 to April 29.

The re-release of Defiance is especially aimed at PS4 and Xbox One owners.

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The first beta played: The “new” MMO shooter Defiance 2050 looks pretty old
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Fortnite: Llama TVs are transmitting Morse code and comets are striking

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite (PC, PS4, Xbox One, iOS) have been sending a strange llama test image on all screens in the game for a while now. Recently, there were also noises, one of which seems to be a Morse code with a disturbing message. Meanwhile, comets are crashing into Fortnite.

What is happening right now? Just before the end of Season 3 in Fortnite: Battle Royale, there are increasingly strange occurrences in the game:

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Recently, something else has been added: All televisions that you can find in the game are sending a test image with a llama, the symbol animal of Fortnite.

Spooky message from the TV

What happened now? According to Fortnite experts and dataminers “DieBuddies”, there are now sound files for the llama TVs. They are supposed to be typical warning tones that are played on televisions in the USA during impending disasters.

https://twitter.com/TwoEpicBuddies/status/989187135294107648

But one of the sounds suspiciously sounds like a Morse code, and “DieBuddies” checked it immediately. The audio file (from the Buddies) is embedded here. It actually came out with a message, but it seems quite disturbing:

“The don’t want us to k …”

It seems that the sender of the ominous message has not gotten further, the rest of the “K-word” is missing.

What does the Morse message mean?

What could the message all mean? DieBuddies and a large part of the fans want to interpret the “k” as “know”. Then the message would mean:

“They don’t want us to (know)!”

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Are aliens coming in Season 4?

Who are “they” in the message? Many players now believe that the comet is actually an alien ship. And that the “they” in the message refers to aliens who do not want people to know about them.

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This also fits with a storyline from the PvE mode (video of the dialogues is embedded above), where one gets on the trail of the mystery of a missing NPC. Here there are several clues that the comet has something to do with aliens and even ties in with the zombies from the PvE mode.

Aliens as a theme? If an alien invasion is indeed the background of the comet, a lot may soon change in Fortnite. And the theme of Season 4 might then indeed be aliens.

Fortnite Season 4 Titel

On the other hand, Epic recently showed a picture in a tweet that seems to depict a superhero figure. Will the theme of Season 4 be superheroes? Or superheroes vs. aliens? What do you think?

Comet hail in Fortnite

On Thursday evening, comets will definitely strike into the world of Fortnite.

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The MMORPG Echo of Soul captivates you to check it out again

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The MMORPG Echo of Soul is not doing particularly well. Even the massive Phoenix update that was released at the end of 2017 could not change that. Now, new players are to be attracted with goodies.

Looking at the numbers from Steamcharts, they are devastating for the MMORPG Echo of Soul. On average, only 4 players are playing the MMO simultaneously through Steam. That is a significant loss from the once around 1,500 who were playing the MMO at the same time in summer 2015. But well: not all MMORPG players are on Steam.

Last year, countermeasures were initiated: The massive Phoenix update was supposed to turn things around for Echo of Soul. However, the downward trend could not be halted at least on Steam.

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Phoenix did not rise from the ashes

Phoenix wanted to convince players with new content:

  • The Paladin class was introduced, which can be specialized in two directions
  • The level cap was raised to 78
  • New dungeons and raids were added to the game
  • Gameplay systems were revised, including the jewel system
  • The database and game servers were optimized for better performance
  • International servers were opened

In the end, however, it did not help. According to the reviews on Steam, the too-small play areas, the outdated graphics, and the repetitive gameplay are still criticized. For many, Echo of Soul is a typical Asian grinder that simply does not offer anything new or special. Even the Phoenix update could not change that.

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A beginner package should fix it

Now the developers are trying to win new players for the MMO with goodies. Those who join can look forward to a welcome package that will be distributed in May. This includes:

  • A 30-day blessing that gives you +3% attack, +3% defense, and 8% increased speed. It also includes a 20 percent EXP bonus. Additionally, the chance to find honor badges is increased by 20 percent
  • 10 additional slots for the auction house. You will also receive a 50 percent discount on the fees you have to pay in the auction house
  • You will also receive a bronze griffin and a red panda as pets
  • Additionally, two bags with 16 slots each are included

Will this be enough to give players a chance to the MMORPG Echo of Soul again? Have you played Echo of Soul recently and can recommend the game?

The big Phoenix update for Echo of Souls was announced about a year ago.
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The factions in ESO: Summerset – This is what you can expect from them

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 4 minutes

The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, PS4, Xbox One) offers the upcoming addon Summerset an island full of quests and factions. Here you will learn which groups you will encounter in the land of the High Elves.

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What is it about? In the second addon Summerset for The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO), you go to the island of High Elves. There, a strict order prevails and various groups and factions have their own assignments and agendas. To ensure that you don’t look like a lost tourist when Summerset launches on May 21 (PC) or June 5 (consoles), we have compiled the most important groups in Summerset for you.

The Divine Enforcement Authority – The Inquisition Police of the Elves

Who are “The Divine Enforcement Authority” and what do they do? Beneath the ominous name lies a rather unpleasant organization. The Divine Enforcement Authority is essentially the state police of the High Elves and the Inquisition in one.

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No one expects the Elfquisition!

They therefore pursue not only dangers to the state across the country. They also deal with religious offenses. Especially the worship of Daedra is harshly punished by them.

Are they friend or foe? In the game, the Divine Enforcement Authority is likely a double-edged sword. On the one hand, they are suspicious of outsiders and, being High Elves, correspondingly arrogant. On the other hand, they are opponents of the Daedra, and your hero is ultimately one too.

The Psijic Order – The “real” Mages Guild

Who are “The Psijic Order” and what do they do? According to legends, the Psijic Order explored and made magic accessible in ancient times on Tamriel. Therefore, they must have “invented” sorcery in the first place.

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Since they do not want to reveal their secrets, the Psijic Order withdrew its home island from the world long ago, and since then, the members of the order are rarely seen on Tamriel.

Fun fact: A branch of the order once developed into the Mages Guild, which the order looks down upon with great disdain.

Are they friend or foe? During the Summerset story, you will encounter an unheard number of members of the order. It seems that the events in Summerset require their intervention. Additionally, you should be able to join the order and thereby learn their exceptionally powerful time magic of the Psijic as skills.

The Sapiarchs – Guardians of the Crystal Tower

Who are “The Sapiarchs” and what do they do? The landmark of Summerset is the massive Crystal Tower. One of the legendary ancient towers of Tamriel, which stand at various points around the world and harbor unimaginable secrets.

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Unfortunately, the legendary tower in ESO looks more like a large cucumber made of concrete, but this does not change the fact that in it the Sapiarchs maintain a massive library. Every member of this order is regarded as the most knowledgeable Elf on the island in his field.

Are they friend or foe? The Sapiarchs are primarily scholars who hoard immense knowledge. Therefore, you will likely have dealings with them if you want to access their knowledge. As guardians of the Crystal Tower, they will certainly play an important role in the story, as the teaser for Summerset already shows the tower being engulfed by dark Daedra magic. Perhaps you’ll later fight side by side with the Sapiarchs against the Daedra?

The House of Dreams – Clowns among the Humorless

Who are “The House of Dreams” and what do they do? The House of Dreams is a troupe of showmen from Rellenthil. They bring joy and fun with their colorful performances but occasionally go a bit overboard.

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Curiously, the members outside the stage are quite reserved and give themselves a mysterious air. This is surely due to the fact that they wear masks and thus remain anonymous. A significant precaution in the otherwise rigid society of the High Elves.

Are they friend or foe? The House of Dreams offers you an unforgettable show in Summerset. However, there may be more behind the masks of the members than just a harmless troupe of entertainers. And who knows, maybe you can even join the performers in a questline and find yourself on stage?

All information about the new ESO addon Summerset can be found here
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The Division: Fix should resolve delta issues – blackout extended!

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 2 minutes

Since April 23, Blackout, the 5th Global Event, is online in The Division. Players theoretically had the opportunity to complete their Classified Sets. However, Delta errors disrupted the plan. 

The 99th State of the Game aired on April 26, and Massive addressed the massive server problems of the past few days.

The Global Event Blackout started on schedule on April 23, and players were already looking forward to getting started. But Delta errors plagued agents worldwide. An emergency server maintenance was supposed to resolve the issue but worsened it instead.

They have worked hard to get the situation under control and uploaded a fix to the servers at noon. Everything was supposed to run stably again. However, if you still experience issues, report the difficulties here to Ubisoft.

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As a small “apology,” Massive responds to the issues as follows:

  • The Global Event will be extended until May 7!

So you now have 11 more days to take full advantage of Blackout or to prepare for the next event.

Such problems have never occurred before, and they apologize for the inconvenience. They also hope that players can make adequate use of the extra time.

You can find all details about the current Global Event here.

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There seems to be a problem with the respawn points in the Last Stand mode as well. This will be fixed as soon as possible. If you have details about this, let us know!

All information at a glance:

  • Delta errors should have been resolved.
  • Report further issues in the forum.
  • The Global Event Blackout is extended until May 7
  • No State of the Game next week

This State of the Game was unscheduled as there was actually nothing to announce, but after this bumpy start of Blackout, they wanted to emphasize communication with the community. However, there will be no 100th State of the Game next week.

You can find all known issues of this week here.

Are you still experiencing issues? Are you happy about a longer Global Event?

The Division: Vendor reset on April 21 – The best offers of the week

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Fortnite: The new teaser has just revealed the theme of Season 4

Jürgen Horn Jürgen Horn Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) the community is currently excited because a new teaser image for Season 4 has been tweeted. It shows the comet and … superheroes?

What’s going on? On April 30, Season 3 of Fortnite will end and Season 4 will likely start on May 1. Therefore, players are excited about what will happen next and what the theme of Season 4 will be. So far, the following scenarios have been assumed:

  • Dinosaur (Due to the recent Dino skins)
  • Cyberpunk/Post-Apocalypse (Also due to current skins)
  • Aliens (Because of the comet that is ominously approaching and mysterious messages in the game)
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But now the developers have presented a first teaser and shown something completely different.

Is the new Battle Pass theme superheroes?

What just happened? Recently, Epic Games published a tweet with an image. It shows a comet-like object with a fiery tail. Next to it are the words “Fortnite Season 4” and in the fiery tail is a masked figure with glowing eyes. Accompanied by the words in the tweet, “Battle, Adapt, Win”.

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You don’t have to be very creative to recognize a superhero (or villain?) in the image. Does this mean that superheroes (and/or villains) will be the theme of the upcoming season?

Will Black Panther, Thor, and Thanos come as new outfits?

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This speaks for superheroes as the new theme: Considering the start date of the new season, the superhero theme is actually plausible. After all, the long-awaited superhero blockbuster “Avengers: Infinity War” is just starting.

And after Star Lord from the Guardians of the Galaxy already appeared in the game as “Rust Lord”, it would only be plausible for more Marvel heroes to show up in slightly altered forms in Fortnite. John Wick aka “Grim Reaper” came into the game in this way as well.

What else could the Season 4 teaser mean?

What interpretations does the teaser still allow? Of course, there are still many questions related to the comet and Season 4:

  • Will the impact of the comet bring the arrival of a superhero or villain?
  • Will superheroes appear and fend off the comet at the last minute? Superheroes do that! Will Tilted Towers perhaps still be wiped out as collateral damage?
  • Perhaps the comet will strike and release strange alien substances that turn other people into superheroes? That would fit with the message “Battle, Adapt, Win”.
  • Maybe aliens will still come from the comet and the superheroes have to fight them?
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Also interesting: Another version of the teaser shows the words “Brace for Impact”, which means “prepare for impact”. But this could also refer to the eponymous new game mode that has long been discovered by data miners and is supposed to be coming soon.

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And who knows, maybe “Battle, Adapt, Win” also refers to an upcoming “Gun Game mechanic” that makes you stronger with each kill? Both players and Epic have shown interest in such a mode recently.

More information about the expected course of Season 4 in Fortnite can be found here
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Ragnarok Online: International version no longer available in Europe due to GDPR

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 3 minutes

The online platform WarpPortal, which belongs to Gravity Interactive, will cease operations in Europe at the end of May. As a result, games like the international version of Ragnarok Online, Dragon Saga, and Rose Online will no longer be accessible from Europe starting May 25, 2018.

As stated by Gravity Interactive, their online service WarpPortal will cease operations in Europe starting May 25, 2018. Exceptions are countries that are part of the Commonwealth of Independent States, such as Russia, Armenia, Moldova, or Azerbaijan.

The blame lies with a new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into effect at the end of May and aligns data protection at the European level.

Players of the international version of Ragnarok Online and its successor Ragnarok 2 will be particularly affected. The games still enjoy a loyal fanbase in Germany, for example.

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MMORPG Ragnarok Online ceases operations in Europe

What is Ragnarok Online? Ragnarok Online is an MMORPG that was released in 2004. It is based on the Manhwa “Ragnarök” by Korean artist Lee Myung-Jin and loosely draws on the Ragnarok of Norse mythology.

On May 2, 2013, the sequel, Ragnarok Online 2: Legend of The Second, was released on Steam after several revisions.

What is this new data protection regulation about? The new General Data Protection Regulation, which comes into effect on May 25, aims to standardize the rules for processing personal data by private companies and public authorities across the EU.

Among other things, companies will be required to better protect personal data of customers and employees. If personal data is processed automatically, a data protection officer must be appointed.

Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to two to four percent of the global company revenue or 10 to 20 million euros, whichever amount is higher. Apparently too much for Gravity Interactive, which has decided to simply cease their service in the affected regions as a result.

Players who made purchases in one of the WarpPortal games between February 1, 2018, and April 30, 2018, are to receive compensation. All access to accounts and games on the platform will be blocked for regional IPs starting May 25, 2018.

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Players discuss the implications rather than being sad

How are players reacting? The major issue among players right now is not that Europe is being excluded from the online service, but rather what will happen to their data. They are wondering if Gravity Interactive will now be forced to delete the data of their European customers after the service is discontinued.

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Another user points out that the company may not even have an overview of which customer data are actually being collected. This would only be worse if customer data were stored with a third party.

Ragnarok Online is considered one of the games with a flourishing “private server culture”; apparently, the end of the official servers of the international version is not such a big deal for many. There is also a separate European version of Ragnarok Online that is not affected by the closure.

Alternatives to Ragnarok Online?

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Final Fantasy XIV: New raid further ignites the FF Tactics nostalgia

Irina Moritz Irina Moritz Reading time < 1 minutes

The new content patch 4.3 “Under the Moonlight” of Final Fantasy XIV brings the next stage of the “Return to Ivalice” raid. The new stage takes players to the lighthouse at the beacon of Ridorana. New cross-server features and minor “Quality of Life” improvements are also introduced.

The patch cycle of FFXIV will continue at the end of May. In addition to the continuation of the main story of the “Stormblood” expansion, various new raids and dungeons will be included in the game.

One of them is the beacon of Ridorana, for which there is now new material.

Fortnite: Pro team accidentally hires a 13-year-old

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In Fortnite (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One), several professional eSports teams are currently forming, even though there is not yet an official league. One team has inadvertently signed a very young player.

eSports in Fortnite? What’s it all about? Officially, there is still no established eSports league in Fortnite. Players are just playing casually or participating in unofficial tournaments – like the tournament in Vegas featuring streamer Ninja.

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However, many professional eSports teams expect an official presence of the Battle Royale game in electronic sports soon.

Therefore, top eSports organizations (like TSM) are already snatching up the best players before the competition does. This can lead to strange surprises.

Team Secret is looking for the best players in Europe

What happened? The eSports team “Team Secret,” which is primarily known for Dota 2 and CS:GO, wanted to build its own Fortnite team in America and Europe. To do this, they signed 4 top gamers for their future Fortnite team: two Norwegians, one Latvian, and one Brit.

“We didn’t even know he was only 13!”

How did the kid get into the team? It was only when it came to drafting the contracts that Team Secret’s management noticed something: Kyle “Mongraal” Jackson from the suburbs of London is only 13 years old! Here’s John Yao, CEO of Team Secret:

“When we saw him in his videos and in the game, it was not recognizable. But it was immediately obvious how mature he was, and he sounded like the other guys.”

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What kind of person is he? The “other guys” are 17, 20, and 21 years old. However, they seem to get along well with the kid. He has been gaming since he was 9, started with Call of Duty and has been fascinated by Fortnite and its building mechanics for a year now. In particular, he is captivated by the large “skill gap” between casuals and pros.

Official league regulations could cause trouble

Is it legal for a 13-year-old to be an eSports pro? Since Kyle is not yet of legal age, he needed to obtain permission from his parents to sign the contract with Team Secret. This seems to have been no problem.

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Rather, team leader Yao is concerned that there might be an age restriction in the yet-to-be-established Fortnite league. In other leagues, like Overwatch, players can only participate from the age of 18. However, there will still be plenty of other tournaments outside the league that one can participate in without age limits.

Astronomy or eSports?

What about school? Some teenagers might neglect their education in light of an impending career as an eSports player. Kyle, on the other hand, wants to continue studying hard and going to school. He is particularly interested in astrophysics and is fascinated by space and its exploration.

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Being part of a pro team in Fortnite is also a dream come true for the young boy.

Note: The title image does not show the young Fortnite pro. It is a freely usable image from the web (via pixabay).

How does the 13-year-old play? Is he really good at Fortnite?

You can see the young pro “Mongraal” in action here. Particularly, his building skills, meaning how fast he can build structures in Fortnite, seem to be impressive.

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Soon, Fortnite will continue with the new Battle Pass!
When does Season 4 start and how will it proceed? You can find out here!
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The classes for WoW: BfA are almost balanced, the players are angry

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

With the first wave of invitations for the beta of WoW: Battle for Azeroth, Blizzard seems to have nearly completed the class balancing. Only three specializations will undergo significant changes. The joy among players is limited.

After Battle for Azeroth recently transitioned from alpha to beta, the first invitations from Blizzard have already been sent out. Some players can already play the first versions of the new addon.

Many players take the test very seriously and help with development or ask questions about it. Such as user Emrill, who in the US forums asked about the status of the classes. Community Manager Kaivax responded in a way that did not please most users.

The beta for Battle for Azeroth is now live!
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All specializations are mostly finished – except for three

When asked if Blizzard is still working on the classes, Kaivax replied: “We are nearly finished with the changes to the rotations, looks, and feel of most specializations.”

Only three specializations are expected to be addressed in the near future: Unholy Death Knights, Frost Death Knights, and Protection Paladins. Most changes to the classes have already been made in alpha, and this phase is mostly complete.

The most popular racial abilities in WoW have already been nerfed
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“You are making the same mistake again.”

The community reacted with surprise and outrage. The tone remained very factual throughout, but most responses in the relevant forum thread criticize this decision by Blizzard.

Some players specifically point out problems with other classes that would still exist without changes. However, most complain that Blizzard has hardly changed anything.

The class design was one of the biggest points of criticism in WoW: Legion, and with the current state of classes in the beta, nothing has changed. “You are making the same mistake again” is the sentiment of many posts.

The story of the Battle for Azeroth alpha is a lie!
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Class balancing is iterative – but players fear neglect

According to Kaivax, balancing the classes is an ongoing process that promises success only through repetition. Minor changes to all specializations would still be possible.

However, player criticism shows that minor changes are not enough, and some classes would need to be redone from scratch. There is a fear that everything will remain the same until the first adjustments later in the addon with the first raid.

Most users are grateful for the information that the community manager shares with them – but very disappointed with the developers’ decisions. We’ll have to wait and see if this feedback is enough to give some classes another look.

For more information about WoW and Battle for Azeroth, you can get it in our WoW group on Facebook!

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League of Legends: Fans are currently researching a nasty stingray

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

After teasers from the developers and several hints, many players agree: The new League of Legends (LoL) champion will likely be a dark manta ray.

New champions are regularly released for the MOBA League of Legends by developer Riot Games. Often, the team drops hints on social media before the official announcement to spark discussions about the new character. This creates a certain hype even before the release.

Riot says the new hero will be a dark supporter, and the community is currently investigating who it could be.

Why do fans believe in a ray?

Initially, the developers provided hints in April in a roadmap about the new hero. They write that it’s time for a new support character. This new character should have a darker theme than most of the other supporters. The new champ is supposed to be aggressive and have a significant influence on the gameplay as a “playmaker”.

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In addition, they released the following image, which looks as if it were taken underwater from a ship:

The outlines of a massive sea creature can be recognized in the image.

Vel Koz Ray

These shadows have been seen before: On Reddit, users quickly perked up, as they recognized the outlines or shadows. They associate them with the Battlecast series from LoL. For example, in the splash art of Vel’Koz, as seen here: 

LoL Viktor Recall Manta Ray

The recall animation of creator Viktor (who is considered the creator of the Battlecast monsters in the lore of League of Legends) features various Battlecast champions like Cho’Gath. Additionally, there is an unknown form that looks like … exactly: a ray!

If you look closely at Battlecast Urgot, you can also recognize a similar form with a lot of goodwill:

Battlecast Urgot

The hints point in a specific direction. This combination of clues regarding the manta ray gives fans hope that this creature from the water will be an addition to the Battlecast series of League of Legends and the new dark supporter. After all, Riot provided a strong hint with the underwater image.

It will be interesting to see how the “aggressive” supporter will play. Instead of protecting your allies, you will likely plunge the enemies into ruin. Will the fans be right with their manta ray theory?

With this teaser trailer, LoL introduces two champions at the same time

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Fortnite: 7 times more support staff than in December – Not enough!

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Fortnite (PC, PS4, Xbox One, iOS) is played by millions of players. This has completely overwhelmed the support team – even though it is now seven times larger than in December 2017!

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What is it about? Fortnite is growing more and more. Currently, over 3 million players are regularly engaged in wild battle royale matches and a smaller number in PvE mode. This often leads to problems that the support team bravely has to face. However, the flood of requests overwhelms the team despite massive expansions.

Requests are delayed for months!

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Where is the problem? Since they cannot keep up with the support tickets, many requests for help remain unresolved for weeks or even months. Or they are completely ignored. This is especially frustrating when one has been compromised by hackers and suddenly hundreds of euros are missing from the account.

By the time support processes the issue and the money is restored, one can run into serious problems. Among other things, when the rent or another large amount is due.

The support team is set to double again

Cyberpunk-Helden-Fortnite

What is being done? To better manage the flood of support requests, Epic has already increased the support team since December 2017 by seven times. However, this has not resolved the issue. Therefore, Epic plans to double the support team again soon!

Epic did not specify exactly how many employees will soon be working in support. However, the multipliers sound impressive. Overall, the original team would thus have increased by 14 times since December!

Is it really enough?

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What could go wrong? As mentioned, these are not absolute numbers, and even a team that has grown by 14 times may consist of just 14 people in the worst case. And even if it certainly is more support staff, they still face a monumental task.

Let’s hope that the upcoming release of Fortnite in China does not further burden support and is taken over by local publisher giant Tencent for that region.

Another problem that Epic currently has to deal with:
Fortnite players want the refund feature back, even for old skins!
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Mod makes dream of Halo Online come true – But Microsoft is causing trouble

Micha Deckert Micha Deckert Reading time 3 minutes

A mod calls Microsoft into action. Because this mod practically revives the discontinued Halo Online. Furthermore, users outside Russia can finally play Halo Online with it. After Microsoft had some discussions with the mod providers, there are now temporary bans for streamers of Halo Online on Twitch.

The discontinued Halo Online was actually only intended for the Russian market. However, it now occupies the Halo community. Because there is a mod that revived the game and represents the only way to play Halo multiplayer on PC. But that called Microsoft into action.

The company held talks with the mod providers and did not initiate any legal action. However, the game’s streamers are getting hit hard. The situation seems convoluted, but numerous streamers of the mod received temporary bans on Twitch in recent hours.

343 Industries, the studio responsible for continuing the Halo franchise and also involved in the development of Halo Online, states that it is as surprised by the bans as the streamers themselves.

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Halo Online was initially only intended for Russia

What is Halo Online? Halo Online is a free-to-play PC version of the Halo multiplayer and was initially only intended for the Russian market. Since 2014, the shooter has been in development in collaboration between Microsoft, 343i, and Sabre Interactive.

Halo Online was announced in March 2015, but was discontinued in August 2016. Allegedly, Microsoft was somewhat uncooperative regarding the future of the shooter. The work on the game was subsequently abandoned.

Even back then, modders from the community tried to make Halo Online playable in the West. But even then, Microsoft already acted against those attempts.

How does Microsoft react to the ElDewrito mod?

What is ElDewrito? ElDewrito is the community-created mod for Halo Online, whose sole purpose is to allow the discontinued shooter to be played further. So far, there is no other way to play Halo Online and thus the franchises’ multiplayer on PC.

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However, the multiplayer code of the mod is based on that of Halo 3 and also the assets of Halo Online are neither “Open Source” nor “Abandonware” and therefore not released for the community, according to Microsoft. Many elements of the code and additional contents are still actively used today and will continue to do so in the future.

Will Halo be available for PC in the future? To protect its own IP, Microsoft has held talks with the team behind ElDewrito to prevent further spread of the mod. Furthermore, they are pleased that the community truly wants more Halo on PC.

Although the company currently has no official news to announce, they are presenting a promising official classic Halo experience for PC in the future. They hope to collaborate with the ElDewrito team and a broader community for mod and content creation.

Streamers of the mod have to pay the price

The mod providers get off lightly, but not the streamers: While Microsoft seemed conciliatory a few days ago regarding the mod and its developers, it became known today that some streamers were temporarily banned from Twitch after Microsoft reported copyright violations.

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Prominent representatives, such as Summit1G and GiantWaffle, who also streamed Halo Online on their channels, were apparently exempt from the suspensions. Archived videos from all streamers showing gameplay from the Halo Online mod were removed by the streaming platform, however.

The community manager of 343 Industries, Brian Jarrard, has been in contact with some of the affected streamers. The studio is just as surprised about the bans as the streamers themselves. They are currently in talks with Twitch and Microsoft to ensure clarity in this case.

The studio understands that Microsoft wants to prevent the streaming of Halo Online as protection for their IP. However, 343 does not want players to be banned for this, especially not without warning.

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