Microsoft has recently announced new backward-compatible content for Xbox One and Xbox One X. More games are set to receive an “Xbox One X Enhanced” update, including the Western classic Red Dead Redemption. While you are waiting for the second part of the Wild West adventure, you can already experience the first installment in 4K resolution.
In the latest edition of Inside Xbox, not only new backward-compatible games from the original Xbox for Xbox One were announced, but also additional “Xbox One X Enhanced” updates for Xbox 360 games. A highlight among them is Red Dead Redemption, whose second part is slated to be released on October 26, 2018, after several delays.
Although Microsoft has not yet been able to provide a date for the update, it seems that the update has surprisingly gone live already.
Red Dead Redemption in 4K Resolution
If you have an Xbox One X and a 4K TV, an update for Red Dead Redemption is now available, allowing the game to be displayed in a resolution of 3840×2160.
After fans have been waiting in vain for eight years for a PC port of Red Dead Redemption, the “Xbox One X Enhanced” update could be the only way to experience the game in native 4K.
Developers have stated that while they hoped for an earlier release of Red Dead Redemption 2, they still need time for polishing.
So far, the official word is that the second part of the series will again appear for consoles, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Whether Red Dead Redemption 2 will also be released for PC this time is still unclear.
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In FIFA 18 Ultimate Team maintenance work has been underway since this morning, the FUT mode is offline for all players.
Update 3:30 PM:The server maintenance is over, everything should be functioning normally again.
Update 2 PM: The servers are partially back, but FUT matchmaking is still disabled. There may be further connection interruptions – joining matches is not recommended!
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EA Sports announced maintenance for the FUT mode this morning at 7:30 AM. Affected are PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Originally, logging into Ultimate Team was supposed to be possible again at 11 AM.
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A recent dubious leaked article from a tech site has sparked speculation about a possible release of the next Sony console as early as 2018. Involved sources now say that a PS5 is still a long way off.
A leaked questionable article from the tech site SemiAccurate recently provided fodder for discussion among fans and experts. Besides alleged technical details about the PS5, the dubious article hidden behind a $1,000 paywall suggested a launch of the next Sony console as early as 2018. However, according to a recent report from Kotaku, that will not happen. Involved sources say: the PS5 is still far off.
A release of the PlayStation 5 in 2018 is more than unlikely
Journalist Jason Schreier from Kotaku has spoken with a variety of game developers from different studios over the past month about the next console generation. Two of these people claim to be directly familiar with Sony’s plans for a new console.
Both sources agreed that a release of the next PlayStation generation in 2019 is rather unlikely – let alone in 2018. However, both also emphasized that such plans for long-term projects can change constantly. A surprise move from the competition could lead to a change in Sony’s plans.
When Schreier confronted a person familiar with Sony’s plans with the information from SemiAccurate, this person simply laughed. Should the PS5 actually come to market this year, it would already have to be in production. If that were indeed the case, it would be a huge surprise for most people currently involved in the development of games for the upcoming fall and beyond.
The majority of developers with whom Schreier has directly spoken or corresponded assert that they have heard nothing about plans for a new PlayStation. Even employees of Sony’s first-party studios have yet to be informed about the existence of a PS5.
Developers from leading studios across various departments involved in games planned for 2019 and beyond have told Schreier that even if there are any more concrete information about the PlayStation 5, they have not heard anything about it – not even about a new Xbox.
In short, while there are rumors in first and third-party studios regarding the PS5, these are much more limited than is usually the case before an upcoming console launch.
Early DevKits are not a definite indication of an imminent release
The first copies of DevKits reportedly already sent, according to information from SemiAccurate, are another matter.
DevKits are specific hardware combinations that allow developers to design and optimize games for a specific console. This hardware usually comes hand in hand with custom software – such as the console’s operating system and debugging tools.
However, the term DevKit can also be misleading for some. That DevKits have already been sent out can mean several things.
Early-stage DevKits often consist of PCs with an appropriate GPU and CPU intended for the upcoming console generation – so says a source familiar with Sony’s console development.
Early versions of DevKits can differ completely from the actual end product. They may simply be a plain PC tower that looks utterly inconspicuous. According to the source, the first DevKits often look like this.
Throughout the development process, studios work with several versions of the Development Kits. A high-ranking employee of a large development studio told Jason Schreier that his company received actual DevKits only a year before the actual release of the PS4. Another informant stated that his studio worked with PCs disguised as DevKits 18-24 months before the release of the PS4.
So if the first DevKits have indeed been sent to studios, they will likely be extremely well-guarded. In past PlayStation releases, Sony has worked hard to keep the DevKits secret. Sometimes, studios were even asked to store the DevKits in restricted-access areas.
A launch in 2020 is realistic
What Schreier has heard so far from developers is that most people expect the PS5 to be a console capable of playing games that the PS4 can no longer handle. However, according to developers, that will not be the case anytime soon.
At the GDC – the Game Developers Conference – last month, rumors about a possible release in 2020 circulated. During meetings between Sony and some developers, vague hints about that timeframe were reportedly dropped.
Sony itself has not commented on a request from Kotaku. However, it is important to emphasize – when it comes to hardware, everything can change quickly.
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What was already announced in the live stream regarding the Bungie Bounty has now been clarified by Community Manager DeeJ. Fans can expect a soon update of the roadmap for Destiny 2 – perhaps later this week.
On April 9, 2018, DeeJ reached out to fans via Twitter. As promised in the stream, the update of the roadmap is on his to-do list for this week, according to his words.
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Furthermore, he noted that within the framework of the upcoming new promises towards the Guardians, he first needs to consult with a lot of people.
In response to the question of whether he will finish his to-do list this week or if his statements are once again just another “Soon” – thus “Soon” – he said that one should ask him again on Friday. He will definitely do his best.
Are you also curious about what Bungie has planned for Destiny 2 after the currently last remaining update milestone in May?
In the latest episode of Inside Xbox, new original Xbox games were announced that will soon be playable on the Xbox One thanks to backward compatibility. These include The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind and BioWare’s Jade Empire.
Last week, news about backward compatibility for original Xbox games was announced, and now it has become concrete: In the latest edition of Inside Xbox, 19 original Xbox games were announced that will soon be available on the Xbox One.
One highlight is The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, which was released in 2002. The location of the game, the island of Vvardenfell, was added just last year through a new chapter to The Elder Scrolls Online.
Furthermore, six Xbox 360 classics will receive an “Xbox One X Enhanced” update. The update is already available for Sonic Generations, while updates for Darksiders, Gears of War 2, Portal 2, Red Dead Redemption, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will follow.
Currently, there are already ten original Xbox games playable on the Xbox One in this country, including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Sid Meier’s Pirates!, and BloodRayne 2.
These oldies are coming soon to the Xbox One
Microsoft has announced backward compatibility for these original Xbox games for April 17:
Blinx: The Time Sweeper
Breakdown
Conker: Live & Reloaded
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
Hunter: The Reckoning
Jade Empire
Panzer Dragoon Orta
SSX 3
These additional games are set to follow on April 26:
Destroy All Humans!
Full Spectrum Warrior
Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction
MX Unleashed
Panzer Elite Action: Fields of Glory
Star Wars Battlefront
Star Wars Battlefront II
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
Star Wars Jedi Starfighter
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
Star Wars Republic Commando
Anyone who still owns the original discs of the games can easily have them read by their Xbox One. The games will then be automatically downloaded from the store to the console. Additionally, it is possible to purchase the digital version of the games.
Games offered through Games with Gold are always compatible with the current Xbox One.
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The Kanto week in Pokémon GO brings new opponents like Charmander in the raids. We will show you what the Kanto event changes in the game.
On Tuesday evening around 10:00 PM German time, the Kanto week in Pokémon GO started. This is particularly suitable for trainers who have not yet been able to catch a Mew. With the higher Gen 1 spawns, you can complete the PokéDex. Other features have not been officially announced but are now active.
Everything we know about the Kanto event
The Kanto event has been running for a few hours, and trainers are diligently compiling their observations. Because it turns out that Niantic secretly activated additional bonuses to enhance the event. Your lure modules now last much longer.
Lure modules last 6 hours: This was noticed when trainers activated their lure modules at the start of the event and realized that they lasted significantly longer.
The double candies count not only for Kanto Pokémon but also for Gen 2 and Gen 3. This includes the monster encounters from research. Initially, it was believed that the candy rewards only counted for Kanto Pokémon – Niantic was vague about this.
Your buddy Pokémon only need half the distance (matching the double candy rewards)
The double candies do not count for the research rewards – That remains the same. Exception for Pokémon encounters
Mew only gives double (6) candies when caught. The quest reward of 20 candies remains the same.
The starter Pokémon as well as Magikarp and Gastly spawn more frequently
In the announcement of the Kanto week, Niantic explained that new bosses like Snorlax or Aerodactyl will appear in the gyms. Also joining them are Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur. In the following overview, you can see the confirmed new and old bosses that trainers compiled on Reddit:
In Fortnite a new update is coming today after the server maintenance for PS4, Xbox One, iOS, and PC. It brings the Tactical Fortress and a new mode to Fortnite: Battle Royale. Additionally, the Fortnite patch makes numerous changes to the PvE mode “Save the World”.
Today’s patch 3.5 for Fortnite brings some new features to the popular battle royale mode: like the Tactical Fortress or a new replay system. The main focus of the update is certainly on the PvE “Save the World” – a new event series is starting here. Four new heroes are coming, along with a range of new weapons and the return of the survival mode.
The highlights of the patch notes for 3.5 in Fortnite: Battle Royale
The Tactical Fortress is in the game. It comes in epic (purple), drops individually, but can be stacked up to 5 times. The fort is 3 stories high and made of metal, it unfolds immediately upon impact.
The Guided Missiles have been nerfed. They are now 15% slower, and the turning speed has been reduced by 75%.
When switching weapons, they now require a short time to be equipped. This is to prevent tactics like the “double shotgun-tactic .
The highlights of the patch notes for 3.5 in Fortnite: Save the World
In PvE, weapons can now cause building damage. This is to make the game more realistic. However, vehicles that survivors use to escape the husks are being removed. Damage will only be inflicted on them with the pickaxe.
Instead of just 9 items, you can now add 19 items to the crafting list. This is crucial for ammunition resupply.
Instead of 999, you can now carry up to 2000 wood, stone, and metal. With the unlocking of new nodes in the skill tree, this can be increased to 5000.
The Explorer and its fragment mechanic have been revised.
The new quest line is called “Push into the Storm: The Advance Group” – the quest takes players into the past of Bus Junkie and Guitar God Lars.
There is a new “Survive the Storm” map “Thunder Route 99” – the survival mode seems to be back in focus now.
Additionally, there are 4 new Cyberpunk Heroes: one from each class and new “Neon Weapons.”
Furthermore, the patch includes a lot of balance changes and bug fixes.
The new Hearthstone expansion “The Witchwood” brings a lot of new cards. We show you our five favorites.
Starting tomorrow, on April 12, 2018, the latest expansion for Hearthstone will launch. With “The Witchwood” there are exactly 135 new cards for players to collect or craft. We have chosen our top 5 from the cards. These cards are not necessarily the strongest in terms of pure power level, but they will likely provide many fun moments and entertaining situations.
1. Smariss
Smariss is a typical “Win More” card. This dragon is available only for Hunters and has values of 8/8 for 10 mana. However, its Battlecry ensures that your hand is greatly improved. All minions in hand receive double health and attack power. Even seemingly small minions become a deadly threat.
Effectively, this doubles the pure “value” of the minions in hand – hardly any other card can achieve this effect.
2. Chameleos
Chameleos is a new minion for Priests – a beast for 1 mana, but it only has values of 1/1. However, its effect ensures that at the start of each turn, it transforms into a copy of a random card in the opponent’s hand. Keeping Chameleos in hand for a long time is helpful to always know which cards the opponent still has and to plan accordingly. Chameleos becomes really powerful when it copies special rewards.
For example, one could copy the opponent’s quest reward or a Legendary from a different class that one otherwise wouldn’t have access to.
3. Dark Obsession
Dark Obsession is a new spell for Warlocks. It costs only 1 mana and deals 2 damage to a friendly character. In exchange, one discovers a demon – so there is a selection of 3 demons from which to choose the desired favorite.
I can already see the endless combinations in front of me and the little decision moments where players summon a Doomguard at the last moment and still manage to win.
4. Voodoo Doll
The neutral minion Voodoo Doll is likely to have a fixed place in most decks – at least Mages will probably definitely include it. For 3 mana this minion has only 1/1, but that suits it well. As a Battlecry, it chooses an enemy minion. Then, through Deathrattle, that minion is directly destroyed.
Mages can thus select a minion and immediately eliminate it thanks to their hero power – for only 5 mana. But other classes can also benefit from it, for example when they grant the Voodoo Doll Taunt.
5. Azalina Soulthief
Do you know that frustrating situation where opponents have eight or even nine cards in hand and you have to hope for a “Top-Deck”? This is exactly where Azalina Soulthief comes into play. This neutral minion for 7 mana has values of 3/3 and as a Battlecry replaces your own hand with a copy of the opponent’s hand. After the Battlecry, both players have exactly the same cards in hand and know what the other can play.
This creates interesting “Mind Games” and leads to many last-second saves.
Which cards from “The Witchwood” do you particularly like? Do you already have deck ideas in mind that you want to implement immediately tomorrow?
Today, on April 11, Epic will release the new update 3.5.0 for Fortnite. For this, Fortnite will go offline for maintenance on PC, PS4, iOS, and Xbox One. The update will include a number of bug fixes as well as bring the new Port-a-Fort into the game.
Additionally, the Port-a-Fort will be added to the game – a grenade that lets you build a fort in seconds. It is not known whether this will be unlocked today.
As confirmed by an Epic employee in a Reddit post, there will also be adjustments to the Guided Missile, which many players believe is too strong, especially in team modes.
The exact changes are not yet known. They only mentioned that they have received a lot of understandable feedback regarding the Guided Missile – and made appropriate adjustments for update 3.5.0.
There will also be a change to traps, according to a corresponding post on Reddit. Many players wish for the ability to distinguish their own traps from those of opponents. Epic refers to the patch notes for 3.5.0 – there will be a distinguishing feature (possibly color-coded).
It is not known. Epic only stated that players can expect the update around 10 AM German time. Since in the past, server downtimes were always announced, players will likely only need to download an update this week.
Console players should expect a larger update according to Epic – due to future stabilization measures. What this exactly means is unclear. Whether the update will be larger than the accidental 10 GB last week on PlayStation 4 remains to be seen.
Update: The Fortnite servers went offline for maintenance at 10:00 AM. It is not known when Fortnite will be back online. At around 11:35 AM, the Fortnite servers were back online.
During the morning, Epic will usually release the patch notes for update 3.5.0. Due to the number of features and problem fixes, these will be significantly more extensive than in recent weeks.
What do you think of the update? Are you excited about the Port-a-Fort?
The new ranking system of Dead by Daylight is live. We will tell you how killers and survivors can annoy each other now.
The ranking system in Dead by Daylight has been quite strange since its introduction. Instead of creating a real sense of “killer versus survivors,” all players could emerge as “winners” from the map. This not only felt strange but was also unsatisfying. If I, as a killer, kill all survivors – why do they still rank up? Why does the killer drop in rank even though he has hooked three survivors twice each?
This exact problem is now being addressed with the current patch – at least to a large extent.
Patch 1.9.4 for Dead by Daylight introduces the long-awaited “Emblem” system. Killers and survivors now work towards opposing goals.
Overall, there are 4 categories in which players can gain and lose points:
Lightbringer vs. Gatekeeper
Survivors: Points are awarded for repairing generators. Every bit of progress counts.
Killers: Every second in the match generates points. The more generators that are not fully repaired, the more points are available. Generators that are not repaired by the end of the match grant bonus points.
Unbroken VS Devout
Survivors: The emblem is only awarded if the player survives the map. Every time the survivor is downed (“dying”), the quality of the emblem decreases.
Killers: Successful sacrifices and moris (special kills) earn points. Death through the bleeding out of the survivor grants no points.
Benevolent VS Malicious
Survivors: All survivors lose points when a player is injured, downed, or hooked. Points are refunded when the player is rescued and healed. The rescuers receive bonus points.
Killers: Wounding and downing survivors grant points. These points are lost when the survivor is healed again. Hooking survivors also grants points – these are never lost.
Evader VS Chaser
Survivors: Stealth is rewarded. Being near the killer without being detected grants points. Escaping during a chase (without being wounded) grants points. The longer the chase, the higher the points.
Killers: Starting a chase and wounding survivors during it grant points. The duration of the chase determines the amount of bonus points when the hunt successfully ends (with a hit) – the shorter the chase, the more points are granted.
The blood points are unaffected by this, by the way. They are awarded for various actions (generators, sabotage, altruism, etc.) and are used for character progression in the blood web. However, they have no impact on rank.
Furthermore, there are numerous bug fixes that are meant to resolve sound issues. Sabotaging hooks and traps now has the correct sound again, and killers should once again hear survivors’ footsteps.
Cortyn says: My first impression of the emblem system is quite positive. It now feels like you have to do more to rank up. However, there are now no reliable indicators in matches to show how well you are doing so far. You constantly have to keep in mind: How many generators have I repaired? How many survivors have I rescued without them being downed again immediately? How often have I been downed? A good “feeling” for how far you have come in a match will likely develop only over weeks and months.
What do you think of the new emblem system? Do you like it or isn’t it your thing?
The new Overwatch patch is live for Xbox, PC, and PS4 and brings many changes to heroes and maps along with the “Archives” event “Retribution”. You can read the official patch notes from April 10th here with us. This is where you can find the Overwatch changelog of what has changed.
With today’s patch from April 10, 2018, Blizzard brings the “Retribution” event and its skins to all systems. The developers also adjusted the heroes: Reaper receives a small buff, D.Va a nerf, and other heroes have further adjustments.
Experience key moments from the history in the Overwatch Archives. Join a team of four heroes and take part in a cooperative, story-driven mission that provides new insights into the era before the fall of Overwatch.
Take command of the Blackwatch agents this year and face Talon in an exciting, new arcade mode: “Retribution.” Players also get a second chance to defeat the Omnic Uprising, as the “Uprising” event from last year makes its return. You will receive Archive loot boxes when playing, which allow you to obtain new cosmetics from Overwatch’s past, including Blackwatch Moira, Scion Hanzo, Soldier: 24 Reaper, Talon Doomfist, Specimen 28 Winston, and more.
Players can now avoid other players using the corresponding function in the career dropdown menu “avoid as teammate”
PS4/Xbox One
An option to change the voice chat mode has been added under Options > Sound
“Report” menu
The “Bad Teamwork” option has been removed
The “Griefing” option has been renamed to “Gameplay Sabotage”
Heroes
Sombra’s “Hacked Enemies” card now also shows her offensive assists
Brigitte’s golden weapon variant now also gives her a golden shield
The voiceline for Mercy’s Valkyrie has been changed
Hero Updates
Brigitte
Barrier Shield
The option “Lock Barrier” has been added under Options > Controls > Brigitte
D.Va
Micro Missiles
Explosive damage reduced from 6 to 4
Boosters
Impact damage reduced from 25 to 10
Developer comment: D.Va’s burst potential was a bit too high, which is why we are reducing the damage of her micro missiles and the impact of her boosters. Before these changes, each rocket dealt 3 damage on impact and 6 explosive damage. We are now reducing this explosive damage from 6 to 4, but we are not changing the impact damage, resulting in a 21% reduction.
McCree
A new voiceline has been added for “Lifeguard McCree.”
Mei
Endothermic Blaster
Now pierces enemies
Developer comment: These changes help Mei fight mobs of enemies and make it easier for her to freeze specific targets. These changes also allow her ultimate to freeze enemies more consistently, especially when they are close together. Note: Even though the fire now pierces enemies, it is still blocked by barriers.
Reaper
Death Blossom
Reloads the Inferno Shotguns after use
Phantom
Movement speed increased from 25% to 50%
Pressing shift or fire will cancel the ability
Developer comment: These changes help Reaper use his phantom form more reliably and escape, but they also open up new options for chasing down enemies.
Moira
Biotic Grasp
Higher transparency the closer you are to your target
Coalescence
Now becomes more transparent the closer the visible effect is to a player’s camera
Fade
Higher transparency the closer you are to your target
Developer comment: Due to visibility issues, we have reduced most of Moira’s visual effects the closer they are to the camera. We have also made adjustments to Coalescence to allow allies and enemies to see through when looking in.
Zenyatta
Sphere of Destruction
Secondary fire rate reduced by 15%
Developer comment: Zenyatta should be able to deal a lot of damage, especially for a support, but the damage of his alternate fire was a bit too high. These changes are meant to leave his overall damage untouched, but slightly reduce his DPS and make it harder for him to land multiple hits at long range.
Game Browser and Custom Games
General
The map “Lockout Eliminations” in Arcade mode now only refers to Eliminations
Ayutthaya has been added to the map rotation for 3v3 elimination games.
Map Updates
Blizzard World
The first checkpoint for the payload has been pushed back by 10 meters
Developer comment: We moved the checkpoint for two reasons. The original position favored the defenders too much. Additionally, defenders returning from the spawn point could be held in this area when the payload reached the point, which usually meant their death.
Hollywood
The spelling of “Thespian 4.0” on the poster is now correctly “Thespion 4.0”
User Interface
General
Heroes can now be selected by double-clicking on the portrait in hero selection.
Leaderboard information has been added to the info screens in competitive mode. These can be displayed by right-clicking on the menu in the competitive map.
The hero selection tips have been simplified
Bug Fixes
A number of bugs related to heroes, maps, and more have been fixed
The “Retribution” event of Overwatch is live. We are showing you all the new skins that can be obtained.
During the event, players will not receive ordinary loot boxes but ones with an “Archive” appearance. Included are all ordinary items as well as always guaranteed at least one item from the current event. In addition to spray logos, profile pictures, and voicelines, the highlights are of course the stylish new skins. We want to present these to you here.
A total of 8 new skins are waiting for players to be obtained in loot boxes this year.
Stylish skins for Moira, Reaper, and Sombra
Especially sought after is the new skin for Moira. She wears her Blackwatch outfit, with which she also takes on the new mission. Sombra and Doomfist get their “Talon” skin, which they likely wore in the service of the shady organization.
Slightly out of the ordinary are Winston, Lucio, and Mei. Lúcio appears with his shirtless appearance, while Mei seems to have become a fan girl of the Summer Games a bit late – in a cozy pajama outfit for the couch. Winston receives a new design as “Subject 28” – that is from the time at the Horizon moon base.
Reaper and Hanzo are having a duel to see who the coolest villain is. Hanzo as a nasty Mafia boss and Reaper in a new Blackwatch variant, which already contains some technical gadgets (presumably from Moira).
The “Retribution” event runs until April 30, 2018. So, those who want to obtain the skins have 3 weeks to earn the corresponding loot boxes or buy them with real money. Alternatively, the skins can also be purchased with credits. Skins from the previous year cost the regular price (a legendary skin costs 1,000 credits), while skins from this year cost triple the price (legendary = 3,000 credits).
What do you think of the new skins from the Retribution event? What is your favorite skin and which one can you not stand at all?
The latest event in Overwatch has started. In Retribution, you replay an assassination by Blackwatch and fight against a lot of new, cool enemies.
A few moments ago, on April 10, 2018, the latest Overwatch event “Retribution” launched on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One!
The focus of the “Retribution” event is the namesake PvE mission. Here, you take on the role of Reaper, Moira, Genji, or McCree and blast your way through Talon troops, who don’t seem to like that you want to take out one of their leaders. Besides the regular foot soldiers, there are also particularly tough opponents, such as the agile assassin or the heavy soldier, who can take you out with just a few shots or hits.
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Playing during this time is rewarded with the special “Archives” loot boxes in Overwatch, containing new skins, emotes, voicelines, and other cosmetic upgrades for the characters.
Additionally, you can find all content from the previous year. The “Uprising” map is also playable again in both modes, and the skins from last year are available again.
Queue Issues during the “Retribution” Event of Overwatch
As usual, a new patch along with a fresh event causes some login issues. There will be queues for the next few hours, so a little patience is necessary. By the next day, there usually won’t be any more waiting time.
The “Archives” or “Retribution” event runs until April 30. Players have exactly 3 weeks to secure all skins and to enjoy themselves properly in the PvE map.
How do you like the new “Retribution” event of Overwatch? Are you enjoying the PvE map? Or would you have preferred different content?
In Destiny 2, today, on April 10th, the Weekly Reset occurs. Hotfix 1.1.4.1 is live. With the weekly reset, new activities such as the Nightfall strike or the Flashpoint can now be tackled. The weekly Crucible playlist rotates again – but differently than originally planned.
The maintenance work on this Tuesday is over! With a slight, maintenance-related delay, a new week begins in the Destiny universe. After successfully downloading and installing the Hotfix 1.1.4.1, Guardians can focus on new challenges.
Originally, the return of the 6vs6 Iron Banner was planned for today. However, due to a severe bug, Bungie had to postpone the April Iron Banner, and instead, the Rumble mode will debut in the weekly Crucible playlist. The Iron Banner will return once the bug is fixed.
Rumble also faced issues upon its return. With the current hotfix, Bungie has made the necessary adjustments. This PvP mode will be available today in its revised form. The maximum player count has been reduced from 8 to 6, and the respawn behavior has been optimized. The Rumble mode still seems to have 8 players post-hotfix. Bungie is likely investigating this.
Update: 8:47 PM: The issue with Rumble should now be fixed – and only provide space for 6 players.
Let’s see what else the current week has to offer.
Nightfall Strike starting April 10th on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
This week, theNightfall is “Tree of Probabilities”.
In Prestige mode, you must activate the modifiers via the challenge cards. These cards drop for DLC owners in both the normal and Prestige mode of the Nightfall.
The following challenges need to be mastered:
Unbroken: Complete the Nightfall with less than 3 deaths.
Laser Challenge: Get hit by fewer than five lasers in the Atlas Grove.
The weekly Crucible playlist features the Rumble mode.
The Eververse Highlights
Tess Everis is currently selling the Omega Mechanos Helm for 1200 Glimmer. If you still need this in your collection, you now have another chance to complete it.
Other interesting Glimmer purchases:
Electronica Shell – exotic ghost for 2850 Glimmer
In Construction – ornament for the Tractor Cannon for 800 Glimmer
Own Will – ornament for D.A.R.C.I. for 800 Glimmer
In Destiny 2, the hotfix 1.1.4.1 can now be downloaded and installed. Bungie also announced the patch notes for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
The hotfix 1.1.4.1 for Destiny 2 is now live. It is 62 MB in size and needs to be downloaded and installed for you to play Destiny 2 again as soon as the servers are back online.
These issues are addressed by hotfix 1.1.4.1
The main changes were already known in advance:
The black screen issue in the Tower and during raids that many Guardians are currently facing should be resolved.
Additionally, the total player count in the PvP mode Rumble will be reduced to 6.
The complete patch notes for hotfix 1.1.4.1
Crucible
Player count in Rumble reduced from 8 to 6
Changes to the matchmaking system to prevent players from respawning on opponents
General
A bug was fixed where players could not load into the Tower
A bug was fixed where vendors in the Tower sometimes did not load
A bug was fixed where players sometimes could not load into raid encounters
Error Codes
Increased vigilance for ZEBRA errors, which will soon be split into BEET and KALE.
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The second live event of Far Cry 5 is live, giving you a break from the stressful battle against the Eden’s Gate cult. In the Arcade, you can earn the Vector weapon and a stylish racing outfit this week, both solo and with the community.
A new live event has started in Far Cry 5. From April 10 to April 17, the “Arcade Dawn” event sends you into the in-game arcade to play Featured Maps. The personal contribution for this event is 40 minutes played.
The Vector weapon is the reward for your personal contribution, which some players were previously able to acquire with a little trick. With the last patch for the game, the weapons obtained through the trick were removed, so now all players must earn the SMG through this week’s event.
For the community goal, participating players will receive a stylish racing outfit that matches the Vector. Additionally, as in the previous week, players can earn silver bars for each half of the personal and community contributions.
These are the live events in Far Cry 5
Live events are weekly changing actions in the game, aiming to achieve specific milestones. Each event has a different theme and goal. The objective is to reach the personal contribution and help the community fulfill the communal goal.
To participate in the events, you must register in the live events menu.
Through the limited-time events, players can earn outfits, special vehicles, and weapon skins. For players who missed the events, the rewards will later be offered for purchase in the game.
On April 10, 2018, Hotfix 1.1.4.1 for Destiny 2 will be released. This update aims to fix the black screen issues and improve the Rumble mode. We have gathered all the important information for you.
On Tuesday, April 10, the Destiny 2 Hotfix 1.1.4.1 will be released, which is supposed to fix some issues in the game. This includes tackling the annoying black screen in the Tower and during raids, which is currently affecting many Guardians.
Bungie now wants to improve this so that the mode offers a better player experience already on the coming Tuesday, April 10, as a replacement for the postponed April Iron Banner.
Maintenance and Server Downtime on April 10
There will be a short maintenance window before this hotfix becomes available.
18:00 CEST (16:00 UTC)
Start of Destiny 2 server maintenance
Players will not be able to sign into Destiny 2 services
19:00 CEST (17:00 UTC)
Players still in a Destiny 2 activity will be returned to the main screen
20:00 CEST (17:00 UTC)
End of Destiny 2 server maintenance
Destiny 2 Hotfix 1.1.4.1 should be ready for download and installation
Rumble will return as a replacement for the Iron Banner as soon as maintenance is complete
In the news feed of Fortnite: Battle Royale, a new item has appeared that constructs a fort instantly upon impact. How will the Port-a-Fort work? We dare to take a look.
Epic continues to bring new items to Fortnite: Battle Royale: On Thursday, April 12, the Port-a-Fort is expected to be released – an item that, according to the description, creates cover upon impact.
But how will the Port-a-Fort function? We speculate and explain why this item needed to be introduced now!
This is how the Port-a-Fort will work!
According to the description in the game itself, the Port-a-Fort is a grenade. It will be stored in the inventory as usual. If you’re already feeling anxious about which items to carry, it won’t get any easier in the future.
It’s also exciting to question what kind of construction the Port-a-Fort will generate upon impact. Just a wall? Or actually a cube made up of a floor, walls, and a ceiling? I suspect the latter, which would allow for interesting applications.
It’s unclear what material the Port-a-Fort is made of. Wood, metal, or stone? Or even something entirely different? The symbol of the grenade suggests metal, which is the strongest building material.
If the Port-a-Fort truly offers all-around protection, it is the perfect counter against guided missiles (at least as often as you have Port-a-Forts without needing to build). Even under fire, the Port-a-Fort can quickly create cover that shields you at least briefly from enemy attacks.
Depending on the speed of the Port-a-Fort, you can even use the grenade offensively. Your opponent has two rocket launchers and is firing rockets at you? A well-placed Port-a-Fort could ensure that the opponent blows themselves up as they now have a wall in front of their face.
Why the Port-a-Fort had to come now!
The fact that the Port-a-Fort is being released now is no coincidence. Epic is reacting to current events and player preferences. Due to the improved initial accuracy of weapons, players may be at a disadvantage if they are shot at from ambush.
If you are inexperienced with the building mode, you will likely have no chance in such situations. The Port-a-Fort can help here. It is, therefore, a direct response to the previously changed weapon balance.
But the guided missile also causes quite a stir. Especially in team modes, it is perceived as overpowered. The Port-a-Fort is likely to be THE counter against the rocket launcher, at least for players who do not master the building mode perfectly.
Players who have internalized the building mode and can quickly erect entire forts will find little use for the Port-a-Fort. However, those who still struggle with the building processes may find happiness with the Port-a-Fort.
What do you think about the Port-a-Fort? A worthwhile addition or unnecessary?
Clip about the Fortnite Port-a-Fort shows decent progress
Update: Epic has now released a teaser trailer for the Port-a-Fort on the current Twitter channel:
Can Red Dead Redemption 2 or GTA 6 follow the success of GTA 5? Probably not, says an expert.
The Grand Theft Auto series has been around for many years – the first installment was released in 1997. When a title is so successful, the developer likes to build on that series. New games are released that continually try to outdo the older installment.
GTA 5 is the most successful entry in the series and is expected by experts to remain Rockstar’s most successful title. New entries in the series or anticipated sequels to other games like Red Dead Redemption won’t change that.
GTA 5 is a massive commercial hit
Over 90 million sales make Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto V one of the commercially most successful video games in history.
The Rockstar studio is part of Take-Two – whose investors are already looking forward to even bigger hits.
Next up for Rockstar Games is Red Dead Redemption 2. After delays, it is finally set to appear in October 2018 for PS4 and Xbox One. Considering the excited atmosphere in the gaming community, the Western title is expected to be a big commercial success. But not as successful as GTA 5, says Cowen & Company analyst Doug Creutz.
In an interview with Marketwatch, he explains that he does not mean to say that Rockstar will never achieve another major hit. However, he believes that the success will not reach the heights of GTA 5. “Michael Jackson had many hit albums, but only one ‘Thriller,'” he adds.
Outlier – GTA 5 as a commercial success
Creutz says he finds that GTA 5 is a wild outlier in terms of video game sales.
This statement is based on a report from Marketwatch, which claims that GTA 5 alone has generated six billion dollars. Such amounts are not reached even by the Mario games or the Sci-Fi film Avatar.
Source: Marketwatch
Grand Theft Auto V was released in 2013 for the then-current console generation Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Later, it followed on PC and on the new consoles Xbox One and PlayStation 4. This resulted in many millions of players already being equipped with consoles at launch. And those who bought the new generation also had the chance to play GTA 5 on the new-gen. This greatly aided the sales of GTA 5.
Comparing this release strategy with Red Dead Redemption 2 reveals a massive gap. The new installment of the Western game is set to be released only on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in October 2018. It is likely to sell very successfully there, but the PC market will be completely absent.
A new ransomware is on the loose, wanting to encrypt your data. However, the developer of the malware doesn’t ask for ransom for the release of the files, but only wants you to play PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds for an hour.
The MalwareHunterTeam recently came across a new ransomware that takes custody of the victims’ files and encrypts them on its own. However, the malware was deemed harmless by experts, as the developer seems to be a real joker.
Unlike similar programs of this type, the developer does not ask for a ransom to release the infected data. Affected users are given two options to regain access to their data.
PUBG Ransomware wants you to play the Battle Royale title
Users who have caught the PUBG Ransomware are informed by the malware itself through a corresponding program window. They are also educated about the methods to regain access to their data.
A code is provided that is supposed to allow the data to be decrypted. The second option to release the data is even more bizarre.
Not only are the infected files given the extensions .pubg, but the developer of the malware also wants you to play the Battle Royale title for about an hour to regain access to your data.
The ransomware monitors the background processes and specifically looks for the process named Tslgame.exe. This belongs to PUBG and is executed while playing. Since the ransomware is not very complex, it seems sufficient to rename any program to Tslgame.exe and let it run instead of PUBG.
PUBG Ransomware is harmless, but it can be different
While the PUBG Ransomware is annoying and has been classified as harmless, the malware can behave differently. For example, last year the program WannaCry made headlines, affecting both individuals and institutions, hospitals, universities, or telecommunications providers.
WannaCry acted like a worm and spread over whole networks. Once the PC was infected, access to the computer was usually no longer possible. The developers wanted to extort money with the ransomware and threatened to release the victims’ computers only for a sum of money.
