Fortnite Season 4 Skins – The Battle Pass includes outfits, emotes, and bling

These new skins await you in the Battle Pass of Season 4 in Fortnite: Battle Royale. Are these the superheroes you envisioned?

Today, on May 1st, Season 4 of the Battle Pass in Fortnite: Battle Royale started. Those who wish can purchase the Battle Pass for the new season to unlock a selection of new cosmetic content.

To earn the skins, emotes, or gliders, you need to play diligently during the season and preferably complete the daily challenges. This way, you gradually unlock the new content.

Fortnite all Season 4 Battle Pass Skins

The Battle Pass costs again 950 V-Bucks in the standard package. If you want to secure 25 tiers right away, you can now purchase the Battle Pass package for 2800 V-Bucks on offer.

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In Season 4 of Fortnite, everything revolves around superheroes, craters, and low gravity locations. You can now find these new skins, fitting the theme of the season, in Fortnite. Those who purchase the Battle Pass have about 69 days to fight their way up through the tier levels and unlock the following content. Thanks for the screenshots, Reddit user Vandl711.

Hero Skins / Outfits in Season 4

Carbide: You can get this skin already at tier 1 of the paid Battle Pass.

Fortnite Skin Carbide

Teknique: The outfit of the graffiti artist is unlocked at tier 23.

Fortnite Skin Teknique

Zoey: At tier 47, you unlock Zoey’s vibrant outfit.

Fortnite Skin Zoey

Valor: You get this warrior outfit at tier 71.

Fortnite Skin Valor

Squad Leader: This Squad Leader with tattoos is available from tier 87.

Fortnite Skin Squad-Leader

Omega: If you reach tier 100 of the paid Battle Pass, you get this dark Omega skin.

Fortnite Skin Omega

These Gliders are available in Season 4

Fortnite Glider Sugar Crash

Sugar Crash: You unlock this glider at tier 15, fitting the Zoey outfit.

Fortnite Glider Skins

Wings of Valor: These wings are available at rank 39 – Combined with the Valor outfit, they are a highlight on approach to the map.

Fortnite Glider Intrepid

Intrepid: If you reach tier 79, this glider, fitting the Carbide set, awaits you.

Emotes and Accessories from Season 4

Fortnite Popcorn Emote
Fortnite Hype Emote

The Popcorn Emote is unlocked at tier 31 of the season pass.The Hype Emote is available at tier 63 of the Battle Pass.

Fortnite Back Bling

Delight on the back – The Back Bling-Goodie Bag is unlocked at tier 55.

Fortnite Emote Groove Jam

You unlock the Groove Jam at tier 95.

You can find a list of all other skins from Fortnite: Battle Royale here


The further changes that Season 4 brings to Fortnite can be read in these articles:

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Overwatch pro returns after crisis, dominates as Widowmaker

The Overwatch League is a huge event where players have to give their all day after day. For some, it becomes too much, like Pine from New York Excelsior. He needed a break and then returned to dominate with Widowmaker.

Professional gamers playing on the big stages carry a lot of pressure. They give their all at all times, and cannot disappoint their team and the fans. They must perform wherever they can, ideally more than is even possible.

When the pressure becomes too overwhelming, players can find it difficult to cope, and the team suffers as a result. In such cases, a break is appropriate, as was the case with the star DPS player from New York Excelsior, Pine.

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Do-hyeon “Pine” Kim from New York Excelsior.

Stress and Panic – His Team Wins Without Him

Pine was considered one of the best DPS players right from the start of the Overwatch League. With hitscan heroes like McCree or Widowmaker, he seemed untouchable and helped his team reach the top of the leaderboard.

However, in the second phase of the eSports event, not much was seen of Pine. He withdrew from training and subsequently from the games. The pressure and other circumstances weighed heavily on him. So much so that he experienced panic attacks and phases of depression.

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Homesickness particularly affected him. This circumstance clearly highlights how young many of the players are. Pine is only 20 and already lives half a globe away from home. Naturally, he misses friends, home, and also home-cooked meals.

His team, New York Excelsior, became champions in the second phase without him. He himself is unhappy about it, but it was necessary. During this time, he preferred to focus on getting fit for upcoming challenges.

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Strengthened Return – Pine’s Widowmaker Starts to Shine!

The break seems to have done Pine good and has apparently helped him. Since the beginning of the third phase, he has been back in active training and in the team roster, ready to rock the stage with New York Excelsior.

He is not only getting back to his old form, he is surpassing his already outstanding performance from earlier. In every match he has been used, he has dealt significant damage to his opponents. Even top teams like Seoul Dynasty and the LA Gladiators were not safe from him.

Pine has even expanded his role as a sharpshooter. It is no longer enough for him to intercept opponents from a defensive position. Instead of monitoring an area, Pine simply goes out to clear and secure the path for his team.

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Fortnite: Season 4 Patch Notes – Map Change, Gifted Llamas

Today the big update for Fortnite 4.0 for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and iOS has arrived. We have the patch notes for Battle Royale and Save the World for you. What’s in the patch?

While Fortnite was rather quiet over the past few weeks, mostly consisting of speculation, today, May 1st, is the big update day.

In Battle Royale, the comet has struck and brings significant changes to the map. In Save the World, Epic has lowered prices for Llamas and is now showering players who previously bought them with Troll Loot Llamas.

Fortnite: Here are the highlights of the patch notes for Battle Royale

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Fortnite: Here are the highlights of the patch notes for Save the World

  • Enemies now sometimes drop loot. The chance is higher with patrolling groups. The stronger the enemies, the more and better items you get.
  • You can even receive sketches from mini-bosses, which means permanent benefits that count even after the match.
  • A new mythical soldier “Raven” is coming –this should be the popular Raven skin from Battle Royale
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  • Additionally, 8 new “Shadow Agent” heroes are joining the mode.
  • The new event “Blockbuster” brings a “strange new cover that you roam around” – Ray, the Cortana of Fortnite, is already investigating this.

Llamas now significantly cheaper – Epic gives away Troll Loot Llamas
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  • V-Buck prices for loot llamas have been significantly reduced. Therefore, players who bought llamas earlier now receive massive amounts of “Troll Loot Llamas.” There are reports of people receiving 37 free llamas. That’s a lot of loot.
  • Season gold remains permanent, so it’s now just called gold.
  • A new set of military weapons is in the Blockbuster Llamas.
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You can read the full patch notes in German here at Epic.


A new trailer for Season 4 is also available!

Fortnite: Cinematic Trailer for Season 4 shows impact, oozes irony

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Cryptic puzzles and new lore – Destiny 2 makes fans eager for DLC II

One week before the release of the Warmind expansion for Destiny 2, Bungie is getting fans excited again for the second DLC. Mysterious, cryptic lines and new lore are currently keeping the Guardians busy and sparking numerous debates. What is behind it?

What happened? Shortly before the release of DLC 2, several cryptic tweets from Chris Barrett, the Game Director of Destiny 2, have created excitement and good vibes in the community. The tweets contained a bizarre Russian audio recording, seemingly random combinations of letters and numbers, as well as images of a rabbit and an aurora.

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What is special about this? Many Destiny veterans and long-time fans of the Destiny series quickly experienced nostalgia. Already shortly before the release of the “Rise of Iron” DLC for Destiny 1 in September 2016, Bungie hyped the new expansion with a similar event.

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Players back then were infected with different nano-viruses, yet had no idea about the meaning of these events. Large parts of the community then set out to solve the puzzles surrounding the mysterious infection, which ultimately pointed to the presence of the newly introduced SIVA technology and thus served as an introduction to the DLC.

Fans are sure – Puzzles mark the story beginning of DLC 2

It didn’t take long before the first sleuths from the Destiny community found something this time as well. The first “Russian” tweet was decrypted as follows:

“Multiple disrupted Polaris axons report increased sterile neutrino patterning correlating to an increase in AVGPOLARISTEMP.” In German, it means something like “Numerous disrupted Polaris axons indicate an increase in sterile neutrinos correlating with a rise in average Polaris temperature.”

Shortly thereafter, the second tweet was deciphered. The rabbit served as a hint for encryption with the Rabbit Algorithm, and the aurora – the Aurora Borealis – was a clue for the keyword Aurora, which was needed for decryption.

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“Reactivated areoseismic analysis detects high quantities of nonnative organic chitin.” In German, it means “Reactivated aero-seismic analysis detects high quantities of exotic, organic chitin.”

What do these lines mean? There is currently a divide among fans regarding the meaning of the first message. Fans are sure that it refers to a subroutine of Rasputin that also explains the events leading up to the Warmind expansion.

This routine explains the melting of the polar ice caps on Mars with a temperature increase of the POLARIS. It is currently assumed that in this case, Polaris is referring to the North Star.

An increase in sterile neutrinos is said to be responsible for this rise. Sterile neutrinos have been mentioned in the Destiny universe in connection with the Darkness and the Taken.

Lore experts are currently undecided whether the Taken God Xol or a possible return of the Taken might be responsible for their increased presence. Now, they are waiting for further hints or insights.

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The second message was much easier for the community to interpret. For high quantities of exotic, organic chitin are attributed to the presence of the Taken, which is released after the melting of the ice.

How is this received by the fans? According to comments on Reddit, other forums, and social media, these puzzles in the lead-up to the second DLC are being very well received by the fans.

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Puzzles and mysteries have been scarce in Destiny 2 so far, and the community is pleased that this situation is already changing before the release of the Warmind expansion. Many hope that this trend will continue consistently in the game with the second expansion.

Bungie also provides an official story preview

However, the creators of Destiny 2 are also providing new details about the story in the lead-up to the second DLC via official means. Initially, the studio announced that a new digital comic “Warmind” will be released this week, which will delve deeper into the events surrounding the second expansion. This will initially only be available in English.

Furthermore, Guardians can now watch online lore deliveries on the official Bungie site, which are styled similarly to the Grimoire cards from Destiny 1 but are somewhat more detailed. These provide some additional insights into the events surrounding the second expansion.

Currently, there are 3 of them. According to Bungie, it’s worth keeping an eye on the site, as more of these online lore deliveries are expected to be released soon. Some fans are already excited that Bungie may be replacing the missing Grimoire cards in this way and giving lore back more significance.

What do you think? Are you excited about such puzzles? And what do you think of the new online lore deliveries?


The community has also been creative here:

Clever internet detectives find hints about the Sleeper Simulant

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WoW Quiz – How well do you know about Sylvanas?

Sylvanas is an important character in World of Warcraft. But how well do you actually know her? Take the quiz and find out!

The story of World of Warcraft is complex, and those who haven’t consumed numerous books, short stories, cinematics, and comics can miss many nuances of the story. This is particularly frustrating for especially important characters, like Sylvanas.

Do you consider yourself an absolute expert when it comes to Sylvanas? Then you should master our quiz with ease!

WoW Battle for Azeroth Sylvanas

We have come up with 15 questions about Sylvanas. While the first questions are still easy, the difficulty gradually increases and should make even the biggest Sylvanas fan sweat – at least that’s what we hope.

The quiz is easy to use. For each question, you will get four possible answers, but only one is correct. If you choose the correct answer, it will be highlighted in green. If you choose the wrong answer, the correct one will also be shown to you. You can also see how many participants chose the same answer as you. In the end, your final score will reveal how well you really know the Dark Lady.

So let’s find out if you are truly such great Sylvanas experts!

 

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Want to refresh your knowledge about Sylvanas? You can surely answer most of the questions if you read our comprehensive article on the story of Sylvanas.

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If you have a moment, please leave us a comment and address the following points:

  • How many questions did you answer correctly?
  • How did you find the difficulty level of this quiz?
  • Would you like to see more quizzes like this?

Are you also a general WoW expert? Then this quiz about Azeroth should be a piece of cake for you…

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Fortnite: Cinematic trailer for Season 4 shows impact, is full of irony

The cinematic trailer, the intro, to Season 4 of Fortnite has already been leaked ahead of time. It shows the impact of the comet from the characters’ perspective. The video is overflowing with irony and references, mocking the most popular fan theories for Season 4.

Officially, the video for Fortnite Season 4 has not yet been released, but a user has already found it in the game files and uploaded it to YouTube. You can watch the intro while you wait for Fortnite to be back online. Currently, server maintenance is still ongoing.

Pure irony in the new video – References to fan theories

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The video shows how the “Rust Lord” watches a movie at a drive-in theater, in which aliens attack Earth while the comet crashes. Certainly a reference by Epic to the many theories about the Season Pass 4 that predicted aliens.

In the second scene, you can see other Fortnite characters running away from the intense impact, while a “hotel sign” is dramatically struck.

It is also very nice how someone quickly drinks a shield potion to protect themselves from the explosion. Both characters in this scene are wearing dinosaur skins. Another reference from Epic: Many players thought Season 4 would have “dinosaurs” as a theme. After all, they were also destroyed by a comet.

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At the end, the 4 characters appear above the crater, which one has already seen in earlier promo videos. Here, it is assumed that Fortnite shows the actual theme of Season 4: superheroes.

Currently, server maintenance for Fortnite is still ongoing. We do not yet know when Fortnite will be back online.


When the servers are back online, Season 4 will start and bring the new patch. Here’s what we already know about the new update:

Fortnite: Season 4 – Crater, new locations on the map, low gravity

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Fortnite: Season 4 – Craters, new places on the map, low gravity

In Fortnite, the new update brings real superpowers and a crater. There will be rocks that make players float. This is what the first patch notes for the mobile version of Fortnite say.

Currently, many players are waiting for the official and detailed patch notes for Fortnite on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. There is nothing yet, but for iOS, the first news about what is included in update 4.0 is already circulating. It’s relatively short but impactful.

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For iOS, there is only Fortnite: Battle Royale. Therefore, the news is limited to that. What happens in the PvE mode “Save the World” has already been outlined in another article.

What we can expect for Fortnite: Battle Royale today

So, the patch notes for Fortnite Mobile include the following news:

  • Season 4 is here – Season 4 kicks off with a BANG. The comet has struck, bringing new locations for you to explore. Jump in and witness the aftermath of the impact as you ascend the tiers of the Battle Pass and claim all the new loot.
  • Hop Rocks – The comet has left its mark on the island. Visit the crater and find glowing rocks everywhere. Use them to lift off with low gravity.
  • Drag and Drop – The quick bar now supports drag and drop for rearranging your inventory.
  • Additionally, there are fixes and stability improvements included in the update.

This is the news in its original form (via reddit):

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Players can now already download the update. However, the Fortnite servers are still offline. We will thoroughly cover the Season 4 launch in Fortnite and the changes today on Mein-MMO.

Currently, it is still unknown when the servers will come back online and when Fortnite will be functional again.


The complete patch notes with all changes are now available:

Fortnite: Season 4 Patch Notes – Map Changes, Gifted Llamas

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Fortnite – Server down for maintenance, Update 4.0 brings Season 4

Today, on May 1, the servers in Fortnite are scheduled to go down on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and iOS. A new patch will be deployed, bringing the new Season 4 and updating the game to version 4.0. Therefore, the servers will go offline. What will the new update contain? And when will Fortnite be back online today on this public holiday?

By today at the latest, the speculation surrounding the comet in Fortnite will come to an end! Because today, the new major update 4.0 will be deployed, which will bring, among other things, the new Season 4 in Fortnite: Battle Royale.

And what hasn’t been written and speculated about the comet, which has ominously hovered over the map in Fortnite for several weeks? With each update, the mysterious object grew larger. In the past few days, this culminated in meteor showers that destroyed everything in their path.

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What exactly the comet will do today remains unclear – but with the update 4.0, we will all be wiser. Will the Tilted Towers really fall? Or will it hit Dusty Depot after all – as predicted by a leak?

Whether it will simply be a new game mode or superheroes announcing their arrival, something will happen for sure. However, before that, you will have to take an involuntary break.

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Servers offline at 10:00 AM for maintenance in Fortnite

When will the maintenance for update 4.0 start? If everything goes as it has in the past weeks, matchmaking will be disabled at 09:30 AM.

At 10:00 AM German time, the servers will then be shut down. The maintenance began slightly earlier than planned. Around 9:40 AM, Epic Games took the Fortnite servers offline for maintenance.

Since about 10:25 AM, the update has already been available for download. It is approximately 2.3 GB on PS4 and 3.3 GB on PC. However, the servers are still offline. Patch notes for the update have not yet been released.

The patch notes for Fortnite 4.0 can be read here: Fortnite: Season 4 Patch Notes – Map Changes, Free Llamas

When will Fortnite be back online?

Since a larger update is being deployed, the maintenance may take a bit longer today. By around noon, the Fortnite servers on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and iOS should typically be back online.

Update: The patch seems to have gone through relatively quickly. Since around 11:30 AM, the Fortnite servers are back online, and numerous new pieces of information are coming in. We will cover the Fortnite Season 4 start on Mein-MMO.de all day long.

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What to expect in today’s Fortnite update for Battle Royale and PvE?

What will the update bring to Fortnite: Battle Royale? Most likely, you can expect a new Battle Pass, a new theme, and tons of new cosmetic items.

Additionally, there will probably also be new challenges in Season 4 that you will have to overcome. The “Impact” mode should likely appear soon, which has been hinted at for a while with “Brace for Impact” – get ready for the impact.

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What will the update bring in the “Save the World” mode? Recently, Epic released a roadmap for the coming weeks. Therefore, update 4.0

  • a brand new event,
  • Shadow Ops heroes,
  • military weapon set, and a new
  • soldier ability

will bring. In a later patch, PvE players can look forward to perk rerolling in the coming weeks – a long-awaited functionality.

A new game mode called Blockbuster is already announced for “Save the World” and will likely start directly with the new patch 4.

Note: As today is a public holiday in many countries, long queues in Fortnite are likely after the update. If you encounter such a queue, patience is required.

Are you looking forward to the update? What will you do first?


The patch notes for Fortnite 4.0 can be read here: Fortnite: Season 4 Patch Notes – Map Changes, Free Llamas

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Fortnite: Player kills 43 enemies in an incredible match, sets solo record

A Belgian streamer has seemingly broken the record for solo kills in a Fortnite squad match with 43 kills. His triumph video showcases everything Fortnite Battle Royale has to offer in 18 minutes.

What happened? The Belgian streamer Klavert “Teeqzy” Dervishi participated in a squad round of Fortnite, which is a mode for 4-player teams. However, he played solo. In this mode, eliminated opponents first collapse and crawl before they receive the final blow. In an 18-minute match that started with 98 players, Teeqzy personally defeated 43 opponents. This is a new record. The old record was 37.

Who is he? Teeqz is a Fortnite pro. Although there is currently no professional eSports scene for Fortnite, eSports organizations have already formed teams. Teeqzy is part of “Millennium Salty.” Millennium is a French eSports site. It, like us at Mein MMO, belongs to “Webedia,” making it somewhat of a cousin to us.

Where can you watch the match? Here. The match lasts 18 minutes. The language is French, but you can understand well what is happening.

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How did the match go? The match can be roughly divided into 3 phases.

  • Teeqzy landed in the hotspot of the map, Tilted Towers. The start is rather slow. However, one highlight is when he surprises an opponent. At first, he avoids a fight and retreats. But then he destroys the ground, falls down, and scores an easy kill. When Teeqzy leaves Tilted Towers, he has about 8 kills and 61 players are still alive.
  • In a heated, ongoing duel where a lot of building occurs near Dusty Depot, Teeqzy collects kill after kill. However, he also drops down to 2 health points. He apparently encounters the strongest opponents in the match. When he finishes, he has collected 27 kills and 23 people are still in the game.
  • Now, heavily armed, he gradually clears the map. Teeqzy nearly always surprises waiting opponents and secures the height advantage. Multiple times in the match, he wipes out camping enemy squads in one go by building a staircase upwards and then shooting them from an elevated position.

Is there an exciting finish? No, not at all. The last opponents build a huge fortress to the sky. The streamer shoots the staircase down from a distance, from the ground, and: The opponents stagger to their death. Because such air castles collapse when you cut the ground connection.

How does the community react? On Reddit, they first correct the culturally clueless American barbarians who mistake the Belgian for a Frenchman. Additionally, they discuss Teeqzy’s unusual resolution. He apparently plays with a 3D resolution of 1600×1080. This is said to give an aiming advantage.


If you want to get there, our guide is a first step:

Fortnite Battle Royale Guide: Tips and tricks to lead you to victory

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Heroes of the Storm gets its own background story, brings cool skins

Heroes of the Storm (HotS) borrows its lore from other Blizzard games, but has its own world full of stories. With the comic “Rise of the Raven Lord” and the update “Dark Nexus”, they aim to set the stage for a straightforward narrative and expand the lore of HotS.

Even a game that seems focused on gameplay, like a MOBA, can shine through a deep and strong story. League of Legends has been expanding its in-game lore for years through new heroes and skins. Heroes of the Storm is now following suit and wants to satisfy the “lore hunger” of fans throughout the year.

“Don’t think too much about it”

Already in the tutorial of Heroes of the Storm, players are told not to take everything too seriously and not to think too much about the world and the reason why famous characters from Blizzard games are fighting against each other on battlefields. The focus should be on fun.

However, there are always players who do not get discouraged by such a statement and ask questions. Why are these villains and heroes fighting against each other? Who rules these battlefields? Who is the Raven Lord?

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“Nerds are just nerds,” says Kevin M. Johnson, the Creative Content Lead at Heroes of the Storm. “They ask themselves such questions.” Players know Johnson mainly from the Hero Spotlight videos, in which he introduces new heroes. In the coming months, HotS wants to focus on these untold stories and further expand the Nexus universe through comics and cinematics.

The comic “Rise of the Raven Lord” kicks off this narrative.

The lore is expanded in the Overwatch style

What is the comic about? The Raven Lord faces a danger coming from the outer edges of the Nexus. To confront it, he breaks an old vow and summons powers from the dark Nexus.

Rise of the Raven Lord HotS Cover

Who is this Raven Lord anyway? The Raven Lord is the lord of a realm that he rules. Realm lords have access to singularity, which grants them almost divine powers. Players know him from the battlegrounds of Towers of Doom and the Cursed Hollow. He leads heroes into battle against the Gravekeeper in the “Towers of Doom” battleground to reclaim his territory. Furthermore, the Raven Lord assists teams in the Cursed Hollow in destroying their opposing team when they pay him tribute three times.

You can read the comic in German on the official website of Heroes of the Storm.

But: Much is still not known about this character.

A universe full of potential

At PAX East 2018, the developers shared more details about their planned lore content. According to the HotS team, the Nexus is a place at the center of a cosmic storm. This storm releases so much energy that it can tear worlds from their context. This is why places from other Blizzard titles serve as battlegrounds.

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This is what the surroundings of Dragon Shire look like.

The individual worlds within the Nexus have power (the singularity) that is fought over. That’s why Blizzard’s heroes and villains are in an eternal battle with each other. Whoever controls a realm becomes the realm lord. The heroes and villains of Blizzard represent, in this context, “free forces” (wildcards). They can side with one realm lord or act against him.

New skins from the depths of the Nexus

The Raven Lord calls for help from the depths of the Nexus. Alarak and Gul’dan will receive new thematic skins in the “Shard Style”. In addition, Heroes of the Storm will be expanded with new mount skins. These new skins are thematically linked to the comic “Rise of the Raven Lord”.

The expansion of the Heroes of the Storm universe occurs not only outside of the game but also within it. For example, the user interface will change to portray the corruption that the Raven Lord has brought upon the Nexus.

Blizzard will undoubtedly expand the story of the Nexus through the new skins.

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Does Heroes of the Storm even need a lore?

This year, players are set to receive even more information about the Nexus and its inhabitants. But does a MOBA like HotS even need a lore, or is it just something that gets in the way of gameplay?


More about HotS:
Heroes of the Storm: Deckard Cain talks his enemies into ruin

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Release date of Fortnite Season 4 finally known!

In Fortnite (PC, PS4, Xbox One, iOS) the release of Season 4 is just around the corner. The developers have now announced the start date for the next Battle Pass.

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What is currently going on? Players of Fortnite have been waiting for weeks for Epic to finally release more info about the start of Season 4. This new season is expected to bring a lot of innovations to the game. We are talking about superheroes, quirky new game modes, and profound changes to the map.

But when will it finally be time?

Revelation on Twitter, Season 4 does not start on April 30

When does it start? Until now, it was always said that Season 3 would last until April 30. Many players wondered, “Will Season 4 start right away or only the next day?” Now the cat is out of the bag, and we are informed.

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In a tweet on April 30, Epic Games clearly referred to “tomorrow,” meaning May 1. Then they are supposed to “brace for impact” and “witness Season 4.” The line about bracing for impact (Brace for Impact) could refer both to the comet’s impact and the leaked name of a new game mode.

What are those figures in the teaser image?

There was again a teaser image showing a crater left by the comet impact, which players have been anticipating for weeks. There are four figures standing in it. Two of them are easily recognizable, they are the skins “Elite Agent” and “Steel Sight.” These were already available from the 3rd Battle Pass or from the shop.

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The third figure could be the legendary shop skin Raptor, but it is hard to recognize. The last figure, on the other hand, is new and looks like some kind of cyborg or android. Possibly one of the new superhero or villain skins, referred to in another leak.

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Interesting detail: Some fans claim to have recognized power poles in the background of the teaser image. They only exist in this form in the game at one location, namely Dusty Depot. So is there perhaps some truth to the theory that the comet will destroy this location?

Start of Downtime Known

Tomorrow we will know more when Season 4 likely starts. The exact time for the end of Season 3 is according to the site FortniteIntel 9:30 AM our time. You can calculate this time yourself when you look at the Season Pass in the game. There is a countdown which ends at the mentioned time. Then presumably, the downtime for Season 4 will begin and hopefully not take too long.

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Season 4 will likely start on May 1 after 12:00 PM our time

It is now clear: Around 10:00 AM our time, the Fortnite servers will be taken offline for maintenance. Then the new Fortnite update will be applied. And when the servers are back up, Season 4 will begin!

This should happen sometime after 12:00 PM.


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Red Dead Redemption 2: 3rd trailer comes Wednesday – What fans expect

On Wednesday, Rockstar Games will release a new and now the third trailer for the upcoming Western game Red Dead Redemption 2. Fans already know what kind of video they want.

Are you excited for Red Dead Redemption 2? Yes? So are we! And to ramp up the excitement even more, Rockstar Games will release a new trailer for the anticipated Western game in a few hours.

But a small teaser film with brief glimpses of the environment wouldn’t appeal to the fans as much. They would much prefer concrete gameplay.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Gameplay Trailer is Demanded

When will trailer number 3 come? The Rockstar Games team announced on Twitter that the third official trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 is set to be released on Wednesday at 5:00 PM German time.

You can find our analysis of the new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer here.

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What does that mean for you? Since Rockstar is used to skimping on details and additional information, the community is still undecided about what kind of video will actually appear. You might gain new insights into the world of Red Dead Redemption 2, and perhaps the story of individual characters will be illuminated more closely. With a bit of luck, we will get a good impression of what to expect from the gameplay.

When does Red Dead Redemption 2 come out? The game will be released on October 26 for PS4 and Xbox One as a prequel to Red Dead Redemption – meaning it takes place in the story before the first part.

Fans Finally Want Gameplay

On social networks, people are excited about the announcement of new moving images.

“We want gameplay” is the sentiment on Reddit. The players want to finally see how the game plays. In trailer 1 and 2, a few details about the game were already revealed. But the community wants to get an impression of the “real” gameplay.

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What is the mood in the community? Most are very happy about the announcement of a new trailer. Comments like “Yaaa, finally!” are seen everywhere, clearly showing how much excitement there is for new information about Red Dead Redemption 2.

After that, the trailer will likely be thoroughly dissected. This was also done with trailer number 2, which revealed these 6 details about Red Dead Redemption 2.

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Neue Top-Waffe von Destiny 2 ist noch nicht raus, sorgt für Ärger

Just before the release of the Warmind expansion for Destiny 2, a weapon is causing intense discussions within the community. The curious thing is – the weapon doesn’t even exist yet. Why are fans debating?

What’s it about? Recently, Bungie presented some new features of the upcoming second DLC in a live stream. This also included a redesign of the Crucible, which is set to receive a long-awaited ranking system starting on May 8.

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As part of the associated rewards, players will have the opportunity to earn a special weapon – the Redrix’s Claymore pulse rifle. It is this very weapon that has become a point of contention. Even before its arrival, it is being intensely discussed on Reddit and in various forums.

The Redrix’s Claymore is at the center of a controversy

What is the Redrix’s Claymore? It is a legendary pulse rifle that possesses the unique perk “Desperado.” This increases the weapon’s rate of fire after reloading while the other perk “Outlaw” is active.

This pulse rifle is capable of firing like a rapid-firing pulse rifle for 7 seconds while still maintaining the damage of a high-impact rifle.

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Particularly in PvE, the weapon is likely to perform very strongly with its perks, making it highly sought after already.

What makes the weapon so controversial? While new items will be available as rewards in both PvP rankings in the future, the Redrix’s Claymore is reserved only for the competitive playlist and thus the Glory ranking. To obtain the weapon, Guardians will need to reach the fourth of a total of six ranks in the Glory ranking in the upcoming Season 3.

To obtain this weapon, one must be skilled and, above all, victorious in PvP. Because only victories in the competitive playlist help towards the necessary Glory rank. Furthermore, one will generally need to invest a considerable amount of time in the competitive part of the Crucible to reach the fourth rank.

The time when loot was freely available is coming to an end – this is intentional. Many players, especially fans who see Destiny as their hobby, are excited about this upcoming feature. This is exactly what large parts of the community have been asking for.

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However, this very aspect seems to be a significant problem for some. It is already clear that the weapon is hard to obtain, and most Guardians will never manage to acquire the Redrix’s Claymore due to the requirements. Parts of the fan base are disappointed and upset about this.

This is what the community thinks about the Redrix’s Claymore

Pros: Most fans consider the Redrix’s Claymore and the accompanying requirements as a significant step in the right direction. Finally, loot is not handed to players, and they must perform extraordinary feats to obtain exceptional gear.

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And that is exactly what large parts of the community have wished for: Attractive loot that can only be attained through skill, dedication, time, and hard work. This reward system finally offers many fans the long-awaited opportunity to stand out from the crowd and be recognized for their in-game achievements.

Cons: However, there are also many critical voices. The criticism is particularly loud from solo players and Guardians with limited time.

Many solo players feel unable to compete in competitive PvP with organized teams. They fear that the number of coordinated teams will rise, thus increasing the demand in the Crucible. As only victories are decisive for reaching the next higher rank, they feel they are at a significant disadvantage. Some even call for alternative ways for solo players to obtain the attractive reward.

Additionally, players who can only invest little time in Destiny 2 due to work, family, or other commitments feel abandoned. Since the time invested is a significant criteria on the way to the Redrix’s Claymore, many see their chances of obtaining the coveted reward effectively eliminated from the start.

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However, some PvE players are also complaining about this weapon. Its perks clearly cater to PvE but are only obtainable through PvP. PvE enthusiasts interested in the weapon now feel forced into something they actually do not want. Furthermore, there is currently a lack of adequate PvE equivalents for such a reward system.

Insiders attempt to soothe: Some insider participants of community summits, who know more about the future of Destiny 2, are trying to calm PvE players. This reward system is partly related to the upcoming seasonal vendor progress that will be introduced with the Warmind expansion.

They can and must say nothing further. However, just because it is now known that there is such a high-caliber reward in PvP, it does not mean that PvE will also receive something similar, says YouTuber MesaSean.

Whether this is merely a rhetorical argument or an actual subtle hint will likely only be revealed with the release of DLC II. However, it would not be far-fetched to have a corresponding reward and ranking system for PvE as well.

What do you think about this? Are you excited to finally work towards something challenging? Or should weapons of such caliber be available to all Guardians or obtainable through alternative means?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Price and rewards of the Battle Pass for Season 4

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

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

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Needed to purchase the Battle Pass: V-Bucks!

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

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

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

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

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

Fortnite Mobile could also be released for Android during Season 4

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

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

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

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

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


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Sounds like we will finally see Cyberpunk 2077 at E3

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

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

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Finally images of Cyberpunk 2077 – or something completely different?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Symmetra’s abilities after the rework

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

Photon Projector

Primary Fire: Photon Laser

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

Secondary Fire: Energy Orb

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

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

Teleporter (replaces Photon Barrier)

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

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

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

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

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

What do you think of the planned changes to Symmetra?


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

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

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

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

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

Streaming until 3 a.m.!

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

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

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

The performance must be right – every day!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

Destiny: Popular streamer fears Twitch is consuming his life

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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Getting the exclusive USJ armor in Germany – Find a host

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

Here are two ways to find a host:

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

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

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

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

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2. Use social media – We found 2 hosts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Quest Details

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

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

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

Azure Star Dragon Dance

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

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

Azure Star Overlord Crown α

Azure Star Overlord Crown

Azure Star Overlord Armor α

Azure Star Overlord Armor

Azure Star Overlord Gloves α

Azure Star Overlord Gloves

Azure Star Overlord Chest α

Azure Star Overlord Chest

Azure Star Overlord Legs α

Azure Star Overlord Legs

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

Azure Star Armor

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

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

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

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

The Quest Details

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

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

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

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

Azure Blade

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

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

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

USJ-Monster

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


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

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Chronicles of Elyria wants communication, not anonymous group search

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

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

chronicles of elyria city

Talk to each other!

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

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

Chronicles of Elyria Handwerk

Rumors can destroy kingdoms

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

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

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

Learn languages

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

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

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

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