As part of the last remaining update milestone 1.2.0 for Destiny 2, many Exotics are being fundamentally revised. Bungie has now revealed how the exotic hand cannon Sturm and its legendary sibling Drang will change with the next update in May 2018.
The last remaining milestone from Bungie’s contingency plan for spring 2018 will still bring a lot of changes to Destiny 2 in May. The main focus of many Guardians is on the exotic weapons and armor pieces. These will be largely revised or even completely overhauled as part of the May Update 1.2.0.
Sturm and Drang refer to a weapon pair that consists of an exotic and a legendary weapon – like the MIDA combo. This duet essentially forms a kind of symbiosis, enhancing the Guardian or each other through various benefits when both weapons are equipped simultaneously.
This is what defines Sturm and Drang so far
Sturm is an exotic hand cannon for the kinetic slot. Its intrinsic perk “Helper” ensures that kills with this weapon recharge the magazine of the equipped energy weapon. Additionally, the perk “Storm and Stress” grants increased precision damage after energy weapon kills.
However, Sturm only reaches its full potential in conjunction with its smaller legendary brother Drang. When Sturm is in the kinetic slot and Drang in the energy slot, exciting synergies emerge.
This is because Drang has a perk that allows consecutive kills with this weapon to refill Sturm’s magazine and overload it up to the 20-shot maximum. Therefore, if one achieves kills and constantly switches between both weapons, enemies can be kept under fire without reloading. Kills with one weapon recharge the magazine (from the ammo reserves) of the other weapon.
A frequent point of criticism regarding Sturm has been the fact that it can only reach its full potential in combination with Drang. This alone makes the weapon unattractive to many Guardians, as it dictates a specific weapon combination and the playstyle that comes with it if one wishes to utilize it fully.
There are indeed much stronger alternatives and more effective combinations than these two weapons. Another issue is that the intrinsic perk of the weapon simply does not feel exotic enough. This could also belong to a better legendary weapon. Most Guardians imagine something different under the term “exotic”.
Moreover, Sturm feels a bit sluggish compared to hand cannons like Better Devils or Sunshot.
This is how Sturm and Drang will change in May 2018
Already, both weapons benefit from the March Update changes for the respective weapon category. For the May update of Destiny 2, Bungie has also improved the respective base stats for Sturm and Drang so that both weapons perform more smoothly in themselves and become more attractive to Guardians even without the respective counterpart.
However, the duo remains the most effective in conjunction even from May:
Drang is equipped with the perk Fury. Kills with this weapon will temporarily deal increased damage. This effect is stackable up to 3x. Additionally, Drang will have a magazine capacity exceeding the maximum limit for pistols.
However, the real reward will be the overloading of the Sturm magazine: The overloaded rounds of Sturm will have a damage bonus of 1.8x starting in May. This results in significantly higher damage output in PvE and also allows for sharp 2-shot precision kills in PvP – provided you land two critical hits.
Here you can take a brief look at the upcoming changes to Sturm and Drang:
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New cards from the Hearthstone expansion “Witchwood” have been released. The Witchwood does crazy things – especially Hunters become peculiar!
In the past few days, numerous new cards for Hearthstone have been revealed through community channels. We want to present the biggest highlights to you here. Especially Warriors and Hunters can be excited, as new legendary minions have been unveiled for them. But Priests and Mages also received great minions.
New minions Friedhofflitzer, Aufziehautomat, and Unglücksrabe in Hearthstone
Priests are waiting for a new, interesting minion for 6 mana. The Friedhofflitzer has stats of 6/5 and a cool deathrattle effect. Upon its death, it summons another deathrattle minion from the hand (if one is in hand). This allows for interesting combinations that particularly benefit the Priest quest.
The neutral minionAufziehautomat has high combo potential for all classes. For 5 mana, it only offers stats of 4/4, but it has the effect that the hero power’s damage and healing are doubled.
Mages get a toned-down version of Atiesh, namely the wild minion Unglücksrabe. With a mana cost of 4 and stats of 3/3, it isn’t very stable. However, it summons a random minion costing 2 mana whenever its owner casts a spell. This can quickly fill the board, especially in combination with inexpensive spells.
Smariss and Darius Crowley – new legendary stars?
The highlight is likely a new Legendary for Hunters. They receive the legendary dragon Smariss, which brings 8/8 stats to the board for 10 mana, but through its Battlecry doubles the health points and attack of all minions in the Hunter’s hand. Whether this motivates Hunters to build a deck more focused on “late game” remains to be seen.
Also legendary is the minion for Warriors, Darius Crowley. For 5 mana, it only has stats of 4/4, but it has Rush and gains +2/+2 each time it attacks and destroys another minion. It requires strategy and a bit of luck to make Darius really strong, but it can quickly create a snowball effect leading to a rapid victory.
How do you like the new cards and especially the fresh legendaries? Is there something for you, or do you find the cards boring?
The Wootbox is available in the Easter deal at a price lower than ever. Grab the Brutal Box or the box of the new month with a 10 Euro discount.
Easter this year gives you the opportunity to treat yourself to the best gift. Only during Easter can you grab the Wootbox at a particularly low price. It contains merchandise for fans of games, movies, and series.
The always packed Wootbox is available with our exclusive voucher code for Easter with a 10 Euro discount. You can choose between the Brutal Wootbox and the box of the new month. To get the discount, simply use the discount code EASTERGS. This way, you only pay 11.99 instead of 21.99 Euro plus shipping costs.
With the Brutal Box, you receive merchandise from the Avengers, God of War, and Guardians of the Galaxy. The content of the box has a value of 60 Euro.
The subscription to the Wootbox can even bring you much more merchandise with a bit of luck. Wootbox raffles a Megawootbox worth 2,000 Euro among all subscribers every month. In the current Megawootbox, you will find a special figure of Geralt of Rivia, a Playstation 4 Pro 1.0 Terabyte, and much more.
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The events of Overwatch regularly provide players with new skins and other cosmetics for their favorite heroes. Next up is the “Uprising” event, which is set to start on April 10!
In Overwatch, events consistently offer variety to the familiar game modes on special occasions. Almost exactly a year after the first release, the “Uprising” event returns. According to a tweet from the official page, the event starts on April 10.
The events usually tell a small story that also provides insights into the background of Overwatch. “Uprising” took place last year in King’s Row and depicted the Omnics’ uprisings from the “Null Sector”.
Last year, in line with the story, there were skins themed around Overwatch from ‘7 years ago’. The heroes wore the uniforms of the organization and were not yet the hardened champions they are today. This year, the event offers:
Over 100 event items in loot boxes
The story of the Overwatch strike team that suppressed the “Null Sector” uprising
The Overwatch brawl “Uprising”
The event game mode takes place in King’s Row, where four players must stop Omnics that attack in waves. Following the comic’s template, Tracer, Mercy, Torbjörn, and Reinhardt were available to choose from last time.
The event could be completed at various difficulties and also featured the “All Heroes” mode last year, where all other characters besides the 4 protagonists were playable.
Besides the return of the actual event, this time it seems to be primarily about Blackwatch, the covert operatives of Overwatch. Astute reddit users have examined the flicker in the short video from the tweet more closely and found hints about Blackwatch.
At the moment, it is still not clear what new content will be added. In past events, all old skins could be obtained and purchased again. With “Uprising”, this will likely also be the case. As soon as there is more information about new skins, intros, and other content, we will of course keep you updated!
With the March update for Destiny 2, Bungie introduced a mechanic to prevent Strikes and Crucible maps from immediately repeating in their respective playlists, as this was considered boring. This mechanic has now been disabled.
With the release of Update 1.1.4, a lot has changed in Destiny 2. The sandbox has been extensively adjusted, and PvP has been fundamentally revised. At the same time, a mechanic was introduced that is supposed to ensure that both Strikes and Crucible maps do not immediately repeat in their respective playlists. Guardians find that boring.
However, this feature did not last long – the mechanic was disabled shortly after the March update was released.
Protection Mechanic Unintentionally Kicks Players into Orbit
Shortly after the Destiny servers went live again, reports quickly piled up that Guardians were being kicked into orbit from Strikes and Crucible matches with the error code BAT.
Bungie investigated the issue, and it appears that the cause of the numerous orbital flights is directly related to the aforementioned protection mechanic. Bungie then promptly disabled it again.
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Until the cause of the orbit kicks is resolved, the mechanic will remain out of service. It is not yet known when exactly a fix for the problem can be expected.
Patch 1.8.1 for The Division has a release date. On April 12th, changes to the drop rates, two new legendary missions, and the Xbox One X patch will come. Shortly thereafter, the new global event, Blackout, is expected to follow.
The State of the Game just happened on March 29th, and Massive had an announcement ready. Agents can look forward to April 12th, the day Patch 1.8.1 goes live.
Shortly after the patch release, the new global event Blackout will also launch.
Additionally, Xbox One X owners can look forward to 4K rendering and other improvements.
The (preliminary) patch notes for 1.8.1
So far, the final patch notes have not been announced. However, it is likely that they will be identical to the PTS version.
Revised chances for classified gear
Open world bosses: 6% drop chance (doubled)
Legendary missions: 20% chance upon completion
Special classified containers during upcoming global events: Each available secret set will receive a special container that guarantees a part of that set
Special container for classified gear: This costs 2500 Phoenix Credits and contains a secret set piece. You can buy these from the special equipment vendor.
Supply drops for season pass owners: They now have a 10% chance for classified gear.
Exotic weapons: The Exotics sold by the vendors will be removed from the normal loot pool. They are only available from the vendors now.
Additional new features
The missions “Amherst’s Apartment” and “Grand Central Station” will receive the legendary difficulty level
Supply drops for season pass owners give 100 Div Tech
In the future, daily assignments will yield 25 Division Tech and weekly assignments 100 Division Tech.
Open world bosses can drop all Exotics
Resistance bosses will soon reward 100 GE Credits during global events.
Xbox One X update with 4K rendering and other improvements
Players of the secret FireCrest set will receive immunity to their own fire damage.
More bug fixes
New global event: Blackout
Blackout will be the first of two new global events and is expected to launch shortly after the release of Patch 1.8.1.
The modifiers for Blackout:
Blackout (always active): Players receive shock ammunition, which allows you to stun your opponents. By running or shooting, you fill a charge indicator. You deal more damage the higher the charge is.
Extreme Blackout (in addition to Blackout): Enemies can be killed by overloading in close combat. If you miss the opponent, or your charge exceeds 100%, players and allies will be stunned.
Total Blackout (in addition to Blackout and Extreme Blackout): Your charge indicator depletes faster when close to group members.
In total, 40 new commendations will be introduced with Blackout and Onslaught.
Note: Rewards and gear sets for both events are still not known.
This weekend, the big final tournament of the “FIFA 18” virtual Bundesliga (VBL) will take place in Dortmund. You can follow the prize money and title live on TV this year.
The virtual Bundesliga is the largest national “FIFA 18” tournament in Germany. The winner can call themselves German champion, receives a hefty prize, and has the chance to qualify for the FIFA eWorld Cup.
The final tournament starts on Saturday, March 31, and ends on Sunday, April 1, at the Football Museum in Dortmund. The 24 best German FIFA players will compete against each other in group stage and knockout round.
Out of the 24 participants – 12 each on Xbox and PS4 – 16 qualified through the playoff event in early March. Additionally, there are 7 wildcard winners and defending champion Cihan Yasarlar. Dortmund will gather the best players from over 150,000 players of the virtual Bundesliga.
A total prize pool of €45,000 will be awarded, with €25,000 for the winner, the title of “German FIFA 18 Champion”, and a spot in the Global Series Playoffs in June. Both finalists will receive the latter, giving them the chance to participate in the FIFA eWorld Cup in August and become FIFA World Champion.
On Saturday, the tournament will start with the group stage, followed by the round of 16 – up to the finals. Both consoles will play simultaneously until each platform has a winner. The two winners will then face off in the grand final.
The game mode of the virtual Bundesliga is – unlike the qualification via the console at home – the “Ultimate Team” mode.
To ensure that not every professional plays with the same team, mostly consisting of Bayern Munich players, rules were established beforehand. In every FUT team, a maximum of 3 players from one team may play. Additionally, of course, no icons and only players from the Bundesliga are allowed; special cards of the players may be used.
This leads to players having to weigh carefully where to place their “stars” and where to use cards from smaller clubs.
An example:
In goal, the Bundesliga has Manuel Neuer, a goalkeeper who is significantly ahead of others in ratings. Still, many professionals play with Ralf Fährmann – why?
Fährmann masters foot defense – a very useful skill in FIFA 18 to defend flat powerful shots. This makes him nearly equal to Manuel Neuer in the eyes of many players despite weaker stats. Thus, professionals prefer to use their three Bayern players for very strong cards in other positions. Arturo Vidal, Jerome Boateng, Arjen Robben, and David Alaba are very popular.
Live Broadcast on sport1: The Schedule
The entire tournament can be followed as last year in the free livestreams on sport1.de and virtuelle.bundesliga.de. Additionally, this year there will be free TV broadcasts on sport1 for the first time.
The broadcast times of the VBL
As FIFA experts, in addition to the Sport1 commentators, Malte Hedderich and Benny Drexler from bPartGaming will also be present.
5 former VBL winners among the participants
Alongside last year’s winner Cihan Yasarlar, who played for Schalke 04 last year but this year competes in RB Leipzig’s kit, there are four other former German champions participating:
Kevin Assia (2012/2013 – Hamburger SV)
Mirza Jahic (2013/2014 – 1.FC Köln)
Niklas Raseck (2014/2015 – Borussia Dortmund)
Daniel Butenko (2015/2016 – 1.FC Nürnberg)
Additionally, internationally known names like Timo “TimoX” Siep (VFL Wolfsburg), Tim “Tim Latka” Schwartmann (FC Schalke 04), Michael “Megabit” Bittner (VFL Bochum), and Tim “TheStrxngerR” Katnawatos will also be there.
The YouTuber and newcomer in the eSports scene Danny “Proownez” Liepolt has also made it to the VBL final.
This year, Niantic apparently plans a big celebration to take place in Germany. Over 100,000 visitors are expected and it could be related to Pokémon GO.
During a conference in Berlin, Niantic talked about upcoming features of Pokémon GO and a big event that is supposed to take place this year. The information comes from a Reddit user who attended the conference and shared the content.
Niantic Event in Germany
On March 28, a Hub:Raum 5G conference took place in Berlin, where the 5th generation of mobile communications (5G) was discussed. Alongside other participants such as Telekom, Omar H. Téllez (Vice President Business Development & Partnerships at Niantic) and Michael T. Jones (AR Innovation, Strategic Advisor at Niantic) were also present as speakers.
On that day, Téllez and Jones talked about “AR 2.0 meets 5G”. The mobile network is always an important point for Pokémon GO players and developers. They mentioned that the previous GO Fest from the summer of 2017 did not go well. In collaboration with mobile network providers present at the conference, such issues could be avoided in the future.
According to Reddit user thw31416 (with Reddit translation by SirPaulchen), the following information was announced at the conference:
Niantic will host a large event in Dortmund in the summer of 2018. They expect 100,000 participants. It was not directly stated that the event is related to Pokémon GO. It could also be an event for the new Harry Potter game – But it didn’t sound like that during the conference.
They emphasized that the development of new features for Pokémon GO has just begun. The many users were the reason that in the first 1.5 years, things like bug fixes were more important.
Spoofing: Niantic is trying everything to ban spoofers. In the future, algorithms and also (if legally possible) information from the providers will be used.
After their talk, the two also discussed the following topics outside of the actual presentation. It is not known whether these are already in development or are just ideas. So consider the following information with this knowledge in mind.
Ingame communication: They are considering direct chats at certain locations.
Transfer: Transfer of items like potions in the game or via social media. The trading of Pokémon was not mentioned.
Personalized Pokémon encounters: Pokémon missing in trainers’ PokéDex can suddenly appear nearby – there would be a notification for that. This Pokémon would then only be available to the respective player. If these notifications are ignored, they occur less frequently, so that players do not feel disturbed by them.
5G localization: In the (very) long term, they would like to rely on the 5G network instead of GPS to retrieve locations. This would also save battery, as smartphones need to connect to the cell towers anyway.
Niantic location in Germany: Niantic is also planning to open an office in Germany and is looking for staff. It is likely that there will be more Pokémon GO events in Germany in the future.
Keep in mind that some of these features may still be far in the future. These are plans that Niantic did not share directly with the Pokémon GO community through the usual notification process.
The mentioned event for 2018 reminds many trainers of the GO Fest, which would fit the summer season. It took place last year and brought Articuno and Lugia as rewards. But during the fest, a lot went wrong.
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In an exclusive interview about Monster Hunter World, we discussed the future development of the game. The chief developer Yuya Tokuda revealed to us that MMOs are already playing an important role in the franchise and that this path should be continued in the future.
Since the release of Monster Hunter World (January 26, 2018), a few weeks have already passed. We took this opportunity at Mein-MMO to conduct an interview with the developers about the future of Monster Hunter World. Our questions were answered by the executive producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and chief developer Yuya Tokuda.
Yuya Tokuda, chief developer of Monster Hunter World
Mein-MMO: It’s been a few weeks since Monster Hunter World was released. From the outside, it seemed that the release went smoothly, except for some matchmaking issues in multiplayer and minor bugs. But how did the release go from your perspective? Are you generally happy with how everything went?
Tsujimoto: We conducted a beta test last year and I am generally happy with the current state of the online connection. However, the team is still working hard to develop post-launch updates for the game. We are not quite done yet.
“We analyzed MMOs for Monster Hunter World”
Mein-MMO: With Monster Hunter World, you have taken a step forward with the multiplayer features and developed the game further towards a social game. Have you ever thought about developing a Monster Hunter MMO?
Tokuda: We always strive to deliver a multiplayer experience that fully utilizes the specific hardware on which the game currently runs. With World, we also analyzed games with social features and introduced things like limited-time quests and a daily login bonus. These encourage players to play every day or every week.
I am often asked if we will ever make an MMO out of Monster Hunter. But I believe that such a large number of players would reduce the intensity of the action. An MMO would require a different approach. However, the communicative aspects and ongoing updates of an MMO game have their advantages, and I would like to keep these in mind for the future.
Mein-MMO: You already announced that Monster Hunter World will not be released for the Nintendo Switch. One reason for this was that World was primarily developed for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and a port would therefore be technically difficult. Are you possibly planning to develop the next main title of the series for the Switch?
Tsujimoto: Our focus is currently on Monster Hunter World, and we are working hard on new DLCs before we even start thinking about future titles in the series.
New quest content and a second major update are currently in development
Mein-MMO: The first players are now at a point where they have defeated Xeno’Jiiva and thus completed the main story. Now they are fighting against tempered monsters and improving their equipment with augmentation. Many of these players are wondering what comes next. Do you have plans to release a major expansion like you have done in the past with ultimate versions? If so, what would this include and would it also be free?
Tsujimoto: We have a major update planned for spring that will also bring the monster Daemonjho to Monster Hunter World. The team is committed to regularly bringing new content to Monster Hunter World, and we are also currently working on new quest content. Right now, we are focusing on this content and hope players continue to enjoy the existing content of Monster Hunter World.
Mein-MMO: You mentioned once that you are not sure if you will bring the G-Rank to Monster Hunter World. Why is that? Are you possibly planning to integrate a new system in Monster Hunter World that offers a different endgame challenge?
Tsujimoto: The team is currently working on our second major free update. Our focus is on these free updates that we have planned.
Mein-MMO: Your first DLC monster is the Daemonjho, which is a monster from older parts of the franchise. Can we expect to see more new monsters or a new map in Monster Hunter World?
Tsujimoto: Come on, I can’t just spill that! (laughs). Just stay tuned for more news.
Mein-MMO: Players have been busy exploring your game in recent weeks and have discovered the different monsters, maps, and mechanics. But are there any hidden secrets that no one has discovered yet?
Tokuda: If you carefully look around each map in the game, you will find wall paintings and drawings. Many players have probably discovered these. But I recommend checking them out again once you have finished the story. You might make some surprising discoveries!
The shift towards more “Games-as-a-Service” could be groundbreaking for the franchise
Leya says: Today, we talk about an MMO when a multiplayer online game is designed to be continuously developed and supported by the developer. Regular updates are released, providing the game with fresh content and giving players “something to do” in the long run. This is also referred to as “Games-as-a-Service.” This includes MMO shooters like Warframe, mobile MMOs like Pokémon GO, or large MMORPGs like Final Fantasy XIV. But other multiplayer games like FIFA or GTA 5 also fall under this category.
With Monster Hunter World, the developers have taken a further step towards MMO. Previously, it was already the case that there were updates for older parts after release. But in World, there is a strong focus on regularity and social aspects in MMOs.
The advantage of the MMO lies in the attachment and return
The multiplayer features have been expanded in Monster Hunter World. It is possible to form large clans of up to 50 members. Global servers have been introduced, allowing players around the world to hunt together. There is a drop-in feature that allows players to join an ongoing quest at any time. The story can be played cooperatively in multiplayer, where previously there was a strict separation between single-player and multiplayer campaigns.
There is a weekly event rotation in Monster Hunter World, which has been similar in older parts as well. But the login bonus, which provides players with useful items, or the limited quests that can generously reward players are new.
Chief developer Tokuda-san says that these features have their advantages and encourage players to return to the game regularly. It creates a bond with the game and probably also with the franchise itself.
Even though Monster Hunter World is not an MMO in the classical sense, the elements of “Games-as-a-Service” are clearly visible, and this could be groundbreaking for the future of the franchise. The insane success that Monster Hunter World has achieved also indicates that Capcom is on a smart path here. Because “Games-as-a-Service” corresponds to the current gamer mentality.
What do you think about the development that Monster Hunter World has gone through?
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No new hero in Overwatch has found their place from the very first moment. This also applies to Brigitte, the new healer who has been playable in Overwatch for a week now. The support players from the professional teams have tested and rated her.
The balance in Overwatch is subject to constant change. Whether these changes arise from adjustments to existing heroes or patches with newcomers, they require an adjustment.
With Brigitte, a hero has been added to the game who has the potential to restructure the entire meta. On the other hand, she has weaknesses that could prohibit just that. The professionals Boink (Houston Outlaws), Closer (London Spitfire), and Verbo (LA Valiant) have played her and given their opinions.
Brigitte complements teams with a whole range of features. She supports with a healing aura and armor, which is especially beneficial for fragile flankers like Tracer when applied before an attack. However, her greatest strength lies in countering certain heroes.
She is strong against all dive heroes! Her abilities suggest that she was designed specifically for this. With her Whip Shot, she can disrupt coordinated attacks from Winston and D.Va. Her Shield Bash stuns opponents for one second, which is particularly helpful against flankers like Tracer and Genji.
By using her shield, she gets a third-person perspective – like Reinhardt. This allows her to look around corners and intercept flankers. Especially Tracer, she counters effectively, as she can take her down instantly with a combination of Shield Bash, a regular attack, and a Whip Shot.
She can also go excellently against Reinhardt. The range of her Whip is greater than that of Reinhardt’s hammer, and her attacks penetrate his shield. Her Shield Bash also hits him through his barrier – and can temporarily deactivate it, for example, to support the detonation of D.Va’s mech.
As useful as her abilities may sound, Brigitte also has her drawbacks. Her place in a composition is very specific and requires a certain setup. She harmonizes best with other tanks like Reinhardt and Zarya, but she is not suitable for strong dive compositions.
In general, she is best suited for stationary and defensive strategies. In this, she also needs protection and support herself, as she is vulnerable to Junkrat and Pharah. Both heroes can bypass her shield and eliminate her very quickly, as she has no way to heal herself when she cannot attack anyone.
This is also one of her biggest issues. As a main healer, she is unsuitable; she can only take the position of a support healer. Her selection options are limited, and she is not suitable for every situation.
What is her place in the game?
Brigitte fulfills the same role as Zenyatta and Lúcio. In a composition with two healers, she would replace one of those two. The situation decides then which of the heroes is the best choice for the moment.
However, she potentially opens the possibility of completely new compositions of three healers with two or three tanks. Professional Boink sees her place most likely in such a composition, which would be suitable for special situations like defense on King’s Row.
How strong her influence will really be remains to be seen. However, the professionals agree that she has a very good balance and can improve significantly with more practice. She could bring movement into the meta; her healing aura just needs to be slightly reinforced.
No Man’s Sky is not only coming to Xbox One; the development team at Hello Games is also working on a major update. “Next” represents the largest expansion for the online game to date.
Hello Games has already proven in the past that they can improve and develop the initially lukewarmly received space online game No Man’s Sky in the right direction with updates like Atlas Rises and Pathfinder. Now the next major update is on the way.
No Man’s Sky takes the next step
According to Hello Games founder Sean Murray, “Next”, the title of the update, represents the next step in the development of the game. It is the largest update to date and will be released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One this summer.
However, Murray does not want to reveal what Next includes just yet. He remains tight-lipped and leaves the speculation to the community.
The community is already heavily discussing what Next could bring. For many, the next logical step would be to allow interactions between players, who currently only meet in light form but cannot do anything together. Whether Next will bring this remains the big question.
The team is working hard on innovations
Sean Murray explains that the team continues to work hard to improve and expand No Man’s Sky. This is happening at a rapid pace, where many other teams would have already run out of steam. But Hello Games feels even more motivated to develop new features.
This summer, we will see what the next step for the space online game No Man’s Sky looks like.
Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, iOS & Xbox One) offers new challenges again. What are the Fortnite challenges? In week 6, you need to climb various peaks and find a treasure between a metal bridge, three billboards, and a bus wreck. Here you will learn how to do it.
Meanwhile, week 6 of the battle pass challenges has begun. As always, you need to complete seven challenges. These include the obligatory kills and damage with certain weapons or in specific locations. And then there are the two tricky actions that are not so easy to achieve.
But we will tell you how to succeed and rack up some great battle pass points!
The challenges of week 6 in Fortnite
In total, you have to complete seven challenges again. They are as follows:
Deal damage with submachine guns (500)
Open chests in Anarchy Acres (7)
Light a cozy campfire (1)
Climb various mountain peaks (10)
Find a treasure between a metal bridge, 3 billboards, and a crashed bus (1)
Eliminate 3 players with explosive weapons (3)
Eliminate enemies in Retail Row (3)
Most of these tasks are easy to accomplish. For the campfire, it is enough to find and activate the corresponding item. The kills and damage will come naturally during the rounds.
For explosive kills, besides the usual grenades, rocket launchers, and C4 charges, the newly introduced guided missile launcher is also suitable. Only the peaks and the treasure are unclear at first glance.
Here you find the peaks!
To complete the challenge with the mountain peaks, you just need to climb ten different mountains. You only need to reach a specific point on various mountains using ramps and stairs. For this, you need about 200 resources each. However, you can also land directly on a mountain. Here you can see where the peaks that count for the task are located.
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The treasure you are looking for is on a small mountain with a bare spot and 3 trees in sector E7. It is best to land there at the beginning of the game. Here in the picture you can see the exact location again.
You now have all the information to successfully complete the challenges of week 6. Have fun!
For a long time, Xbox One owners had to wait, but now Hello Games has announced the release of No Man’s Sky for Microsoft’s console. The release date for No Man’s Sky on Xbox One is set for the summer.
In summer 2016, the space online game No Man’s Sky was released for PC and PS4. At the time, it couldn’t truly impress. Only through many updates that introduced new features and even made meeting between players – at least in a certain way – possible, did the title fight its way back into the hearts of fans.
The requests of Xbox players have been heard
Xbox One owners also wanted to join in and repeatedly asked, according to Sean Murray from Hello Games, whether such a release was planned. The answer has come: No Man’s Sky is coming to Xbox One. However, no exact release date has been announced yet, but it is expected to be in the summer.
What is certain is that the version for Microsoft’s console will include all previous updates and also the upcoming “Next” update. Additionally, the game is supposed to be optimized for Xbox One X.
An online game, but not an MMO
No Man’s Sky is aimed at anyone who wants to explore a vast universe, discover new creatures, establish outposts on planets, and explore space freely.
No Man’s Sky features survival elements, as you must react to the inhospitable living conditions on the planets. To maintain that feeling of being constantly in danger, you are (more or less) alone on your journey. You will find hints of other players and can even encounter them in a kind of light form but cannot interact with them.
If you are hoping for a space MMORPG where you can share adventures with many other players, then No Man’s Sky is not the one for you.
In Far Cry 5 (Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC) you have to take the power over the fictional Hope County, Montana, away from the charismatic cult leader Joseph Seed. However, to confront Seed, you must first deal with his family. We introduce you to the lieutenants of Far Cry 5.
In the guise of a police rookie, you will immediately face a fanatical cult. You are tasked with capturing the cult leader Joseph Seed. However, the mission does not go according to plan. Now you are on your own and must seek support from the population of Hope County. You can find this by reducing the power and influence of the heralds of the cult leader.
If you take on the three lieutenants Faith, John, and Jacob, you will not only find more supporters for your resistance but also force a confrontation with the cult leader himself.
Furthermore, by battling the heralds, you also unlock a fourth weapon for your character. While you can carry a third weapon through the perk “Additional Holster”, the space for a fourth firearm will be unlocked after you have dealt with your first lieutenant.
The three siblings of the cult leader have divided Hope County among themselves, while the leader Joseph Seed claims the center of the region for himself. To confront the three heralds, certain points must be reached in the three areas for the resistance.
Jacob Seed is in the north of the map and requires 10,000 points
Faith Seed is in the east and requires 13,000 points
John Seed can be found in the west and also requires 13,000 points
The most points for the resistance can be earned through the main missions in the respective regions. However, you can also take on side missions, destroy cult buildings, and rescue hostages or outposts to strengthen the rebellion.
These nasty guys you will have to deal with
The lieutenants of the cult, also called heralds, can be found in the areas of Whitetail Mountains, Henbane River and Holland Valley. Which one you confront first is entirely up to you.
Jacob Seed – the Soldier
As the recruiter of the cult and a former sniper in the Army, it is Jacob’s job, the oldest of the Seed brothers, to protect “Project at Eden’s Gate”. In doing so, he forces the locals to join the cult and tortures anyone who resists him. Jacob can be found in the Whitetail Mountains.
Once you have defeated Jacob, you will receive his sniper rifle.
To take him down, you can complete the following activities in the region:
Recruit 3 specialists
Complete 41 missions
Capture 4 outposts
Destroy 10 buildings of the cult
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Faith is Joseph’s voice and produces the drug Bliss to keep the community in a state of bliss. Faith is a master manipulator and is also not averse to lying. She was lured into joining the cult by Joseph at the age of 17 and is now responsible for the area around Henbane River.
Once you have defeated Faith, you will receive the weapon “Sins Eater”, which you can find in shops under the tab “Sidearms”.
To take her down, you can complete the following activities in the region:
Recruit 3 specialists
Complete 43 missions
Capture 8 outposts
Destroy 16 buildings of the cult
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John uses intimidation, religion, and violence to procure vital resources for the cult. He doesn’t care whether it involves a house or a person. The younger brother of the cult leader is a trained jurist and probably the most sadistic member of the Seed family. John, who is also known as the Baptizer, enjoys tattooing the “sins” on the skin of the community members. John can be found in Holland Valley.
Once you have defeated John, his plane “Affirmation” will be available to you. You can select planes at hangars.
To take him down, you can complete the following activities in the region:
Recruit 3 specialists
Complete 52 missions
Capture 7 outposts
Destroy 14 buildings of the cult
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If you had the power: What detail would you want to permanently change in World of Warcraft?
Blizzard’s World of Warcraft remains one of the most popular MMORPGs even after more than a decade and is now heading towards its seventh expansion “Battle for Azeroth”. However, even the biggest fans occasionally have minor criticisms about what they don’t like in Azeroth.
All players have big plans for giant changes they would like to see: a third faction, playing together with Alliance and Horde in a group, removal of LFR, or the “return to Classic”. But that’s not what we’re going to talk about today – instead, we are going to focus on the details and ask you:
What detail of World of Warcraft bothers you and would you like to see changed?
We are looking forward to your responses and would appreciate it if you share them with us in the comments!
Cortyn says: I have thought long and hard about what really annoys me about World of Warcraft. A small, annoying thing that often occurs with all characters and leaves me sighing in frustration. No, it is not a major mechanic, not the loot luck with legendaries, and not the pain of LFR. It’s the quest log.
I would remove the limit of 25 quests. With the many raid quests and numerous “old big projects,” like killing 500 night elves in Ashran, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep the quest log tidy. This very limitation has frustrated me more over the years than any other mechanic.
What detail would you change in World of Warcraft if you could?
Far Cry 5 provides players with a large arsenal of various weapons for their fight against the cult. But which weapons are the best in Far Cry 5? We will show you which guns stand out the most and are worth it for you.
In Far Cry 5, you have a lot of different weapons to choose from in the fight against the cult. From drainpipes to assault rifles to flamethrowers, there’s quite a variety.
The guns can be found in the game world or unlocked through gameplay progression or increasing your resistance level, so that they can also be bought from merchants afterward.
Additionally, the firearms can be customized and improved with various attachments such as scopes, larger magazines, or suppressors.
Besides regular weapons, stores also offer so-called prestige versions. These are essentially the same weapons with identical stats, differing only in special paint jobs.
We show you the – in our opinion – best weapons in the fight against the sect and explain why they are particularly recommended.
The 1911 – The Colt for all occasions
What is the 1911? The classic Colt 1911 is one of the most common and simultaneously best pistols you can find in Hope County. In short: A Colt for all occasions and a highly recommended companion.
How do you get the 1911? It is available to you shortly after the start of the game but can also be found at just about every corner in the game.
Who is it particularly suitable for? In combination with a suppressor, this weapon is excellent for all fans of stealth gameplay, but it performs fantastically even without.
What can the weapon do? It has very good handling and is strong enough to take out most regular enemies from afar with a well-placed headshot.
Spas-12 “Ignited” – A hot iron
What is the Spas-12 “Ignited”? This is a prestige version of the Spas-12 shotgun. It should definitely be one of the first weapons you acquire.
How do you get this shotgun? This Spas-12 variant can be purchased from merchants for $7200 or 400 silver. This allows you to get this hot piece of hardware early on. You can also buy the weapon immediately for silver bars in the shop.
What makes this weapon special? This shotgun has an immense damage output and is capable of killing almost any enemy immediately. The handling and range are also very good for a shotgun, allowing you to take out enemies from larger distances effortlessly. With a suppressor, both handling and accuracy can be further improved.
Who is this gun suitable for? For all who prefer an aggressive playstyle. In combination with health boosts, you can walk through enemy camps like a terminator, effortlessly shooting everything and everyone without losing your own life.
SBS “Farmhand”
What is the SBS “Farmhand”? It is the prestige version of the SBS shotgun. If you have the necessary cash, it is definitely worth a recommendation.
How do you get this shotgun? You can buy it from merchants for $3600 or 200 silver bars – and that very early in the game. If you don’t want to wait until resistance level 4 for the regular SBS version, this is your chance to get this shotgun faster. You can also buy it immediately for 200 silver bars in the shop.
What makes it so special? This double-barreled shotgun is capable of turning entire groups of cultists into minced meat within seconds. It has a low rate of fire and average accuracy, requiring a bit more skill when aiming, but once you get the hang of it, this gun becomes a deadly instrument in your hands.
Who is this shotgun suitable for? For anyone who needs to fight in close quarters – whether in enclosed spaces or long corridors. It is particularly well-suited for clearing paths in tight hallways and passages. You can even send heavily armored enemies to the virtual afterlife with just one well-placed shot.
AK-MS
What is the AK-MS? The AK-MS is one of the best assault rifles in the game and a true all-round talent. In the Whitetailer or Warrior variant, it should be the first weapon you acquire.
Where do I get this weapon? It can be purchased from your first merchant visit for $7200 or 400 silver. If it’s worth 400 silver bars to you, you can also buy it immediately in the shop.
How does this assault rifle perform? The AK-MS represents a significant improvement over the AR-C. Once you hold this all-round talent in your hands, you will immediately feel more powerful. Just a few shots to the head or body are already deadly. It is definitely one of the best weapons in the game with excellent performance in all areas, which can be further customized and improved with various attachments and perks.
Who is this assault rifle suitable for? The AK-MS is the perfect all-rounder and is suitable for almost any playstyle. Nobody goes wrong with this convincing weapon.
Jacobs Rifle
What is Jacobs Rifle? This weapon is a sniper rifle with immense damage.
How do you get the weapon? You will receive this sniper rifle as soon as you take down Jacob Seed in the game. You don’t have to spend a cent on it.
What does the sniper do? This sniper is performance-wise one of the best sniper rifles in the game. For long-range combat, there is hardly a better alternative. The only disadvantage is the low rate of fire. However, if the first shot is on target, you will most likely not need a second one in most situations.
Who is this weapon suitable for? For anyone who loves long-range combat and does not necessarily want to face the enemy directly.
SA-50 – Also suitable for bad shots
What is the SA-50? The SA-50 is an excellent sniper rifle and has little competition at long ranges.
How do you get this sniper? After reaching resistance level 6, the weapon will be available for purchase from the merchant.
What makes the weapon special? A good rate of fire combined with immense damage makes this sniper particularly recommended. If the first shot does not hit or is not enough to take down an opponent, you have the possibility to quickly take the next shot. However, if you have the necessary cash, this sniper is definitely worth a recommendation.
Who is the SA-50 suitable for? For anyone who prefers to act from ambush and take down enemies from a great distance.
M-249
What is the M249? The M249 is a light machine gun.
How do you get this MG? Once you reach resistance level 4, you can buy the MG from the merchant. The prestige variant “Militia” can already be purchased earlier for a correspondingly high sum of $7200 or 400 silver from the merchant or traded for 400 silver bars in the shop.
What makes the weapon special? An exorbitant rate of fire and enormous damage output characterize this machine gun. It allows you to mow down cultists in rows. Even vehicles and aircraft are not a problem for this MG. The handling and accuracy of the M249 can be further improved with attachments, significantly enhancing the overall performance of the weapon.
Who is this weapon suitable for?Anyone who likes to mow down everything that stands in their way like Rambo – enemies, vehicles, boats, just everything.
Recurve Bow
What is the Recurve Bow? In short: One of the coolest weapons in the game. Even if you might not be able to afford it right away, acquiring it should be a goal sooner or later.
How do you get the bow? Reach resistance level 5, and the bow will be offered for sale by merchants.
What makes this bow special? This weapon has good range and deals quite impressive damage. The big plus of the bow: The arrows can be collected after the fight. So archers among you should not suffer from a lack of ammunition.
Who is this weapon suitable for? It is definitely worth a recommendation, especially for players who like to operate stealthily and covertly. Entire camps can be taken out quietly with it.
What are your experiences? Is your favorite weapon here? Did we overlook a top weapon?
There is a sign of life from the ambitious MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria. During a live stream, the developers showcased how you create your character.
Recently, there has been a lot of negative news about Chronicles of Elyria. The studio had to lay off employees and no longer uses the SpatialOS technology, which can create large, detailed simulated game worlds. Nevertheless, the team continues to work on the game and shows progress through a video.
Character creation offers many options
This video focuses on character creation:
You choose one of the tribes you want to belong to
Each tribe has its own characteristics, like height, muscle mass, etc.
You choose whether your hero should be male or female
You determine many aspects of the body, including how tall and thick the character should be, how long or crooked the nose is, and what hairstyle they have
Depending on the tribe, there are restrictions. Some tribes are very small, others very muscular
Unrealistic proportions are not possible
The video shows very well how many changes you can make and how this affects the appearance of the character. It is also clear to see how detailed the characters look.
The development is progressing
The team is currently working on the alpha of VoxElyria. This is essentially a conceptual game that is already intended to show how the MMORPG Chronicles of Elyria works, but uses simple voxel graphics.
VoxElyria is for testing game systems and is set to release in the second quarter of this year. The alpha of the regular MMORPG is also planned for this year.
In a screenshot, the developers now show the encounter with Mew in Pokémon GO. In conjunction with quests, we will likely be able to discover and catch the special Pokémon Mew.
Just a few days ago, the team from Niantic presented the new research in Pokémon GO. For players, this means that starting Friday, they can complete quests in Pokémon GO to help Professor Willow with important tasks. The statement already mentioned the mystical Pokémon “Mew,” which is now being shown in more detail.
Mew in Pokémon GO – Screenshot
At first, it seemed as though the Pokémon GO team wanted to create a mystery around the encounter with Mew. In the announcement, they were tight-lipped about this Pokémon, giving only a few small hints. But now the monster has appeared in the AppStore.
The screenshot shows the encounter with Mew in a forest. This is the first image we see of the encounter with Mew – until now, the developers had shown nothing of this in the press materials.
All previous doubts should be cleared up: Mew will have an encounter in Pokémon GO and will definitely come to the game. It also looks like you might be able to catch it.
For Pokémon trainers, there will be reason to rejoice in the coming days or weeks. This is because this Pokémon is related to the quests that will be activated on Friday, March 30.
These quests are split into two categories and will challenge you with different skills. Sometimes, you will need to catch a few specific Pokémon to complete a task. There should also be challenges where you need to successfully complete raids. Rewards will include experience points, items, and encounters with monsters.
The shooter Fortnite is getting an update today on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and iOS. We’ll show you in the patch notes what it includes. The update brings a new weapon for Battle Royale and a new mode. Fresh skins are certainly included as well. But mainly, the PvE of Fortnite is the focus: Here, the game is made faster and more enjoyable.
Currently, the Fortnite servers are still down for maintenance, but as soon as Fortnite is back online, the game will launch with some improvements and changes. Patch 3.4 clearly focuses on the PvE mode.
The highlights of the patch notes for Battle Royale
The cross-play is further enhanced. So there are now options in the interface with 3.4 to invite your friends, even across platform boundaries.
The Battle Royale receives a new weapon. The “Guided Missile” should mainly target fortifications. The weapon is available in purple and orange. It deals 105 (epic) or 110 (legendary) damage to opponents – but 1000 to buildings. You can steer the missile after firing it. You can find the missile in treasure chests and supply drops.
And the grenade launcher looks like an egg launcher over Easter, but that’s just cosmetic.
A new mode “Sniper Showdown v2” is also coming to the game. There are no revolvers here, just a hunting rifle and a crossbow. Also, several special rules are active, so no one crawls here; anyone who goes down is immediately out of the match.
On PS4 and Xbox One, the “30 FPS mode” is being removed – Epic basically says: We have optimized Fortnite further and improved the 60 FPS mode, so play that.
The highlights of the patch notes for Save the World
In Save the World, sprinting no longer consumes energy – the game is thus faster. You should now be able to inspect and loot objects in the world more quickly.
The control scheme “Combat Pro” is now usable in Save the World. This is the control scheme from PvP.
Those who die and are revived no longer suffer durability penalties for weapons.
And the backpack is more organized – stacks now stack up to 200 (previously 99)
The finale of the “Spring Storm” event comes with “The Three Husks” – that looks like an Easter event. Here, you have to defeat three mini-bosses in one fight. “Miss Bunny Penny” awaits as a reward – a legendary constructor.
With the upgrade materials like “Raindrops”, they want to be more generous in later zones.
They are also changing the reward balance again; in general, they want to be more generous and give everyone a free upgrade llama.
And Long-Eared Jonesy, a soldier, is now in the event shop. They seem to have taken inspiration from Donnie Darko.
In World of Warcraft and in Azeroth, there are many evil things. However, almost all of them can be traced back to the Old Gods. This has now been decided by Blizzard in the “new” lore.
Recently, the third volume of the “Warcraft Chronicle” series was released, which fans eagerly devoured. This work presents the latest version of the valid backstory of World of Warcraft and serves as the “rulebook” to which one can refer.
The current volume covers the events from Warcraft 2 up to the events of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm and reveals many details about the Old Gods. They have apparently had a much greater influence on the events of the world than players previously assumed.
Yep – Kobolds. It was the Old Gods.
Old Gods have stirred Kobolds, Staggers, and more
The Old Gods were responsible not only for the creation of the Emerald Nightmare and the Timeless Dragonflight but also for many other minor threats from Classic. Staggers, Kobolds, and even the threat of the Centaurs (such as in Desolace and the Barrens) are also attributable to the Old Gods.
The goal was to create a permanent environment of chaos so that races could never realize their full potential. To this end, wars were continually stoked.
For the Old Gods were concerned. The Alliance and Horde have succeeded in Silithus in finally killing the Old God C’thun. He was not just “defeated,” but actually killed. Since then, the Old Gods have been trying to drive a wedge between the Horde and Alliance.
Especially the ogre Cho’gall played a crucial role in this. While the Alliance and Horde were in “The Burning Crusade” in the shattered world, Cho’gall traveled to Northrend and loosened the chains of Yogg-Saron.
N’Zoth weaves his threads in Cataclysm
The Old God N’Zoth was also more involved in Cataclysm than previously thought. Not only did he fill Deathwing with his power, but he also personally (or by his own hand) created a rift to connect the elemental plane with Azeroth so that Deathwing could attack.
Deathwing specifically attacked Stormwind and caused destruction but intentionally did not kill many people. This was N’Zoth’s plan to drive more people into despair and into the arms of the Twilight Hammer cult, which Archbishop Benedictus was already allowing to thrive in Stormwind at that time.
Later, the dragon aspects had to sacrifice their powers to stop Deathwing. This left the dragonflights weakened and removed more protectors of Azeroth from the battlefield.
The way was further paved for N’Zoth.
This new information clearly points to what many have long suspected: In Battle for Azeroth, the true enemy is not the Horde or the Alliance, but the Old Gods, whose troops are presumably led by Azshara. For Azshara has also been described as a direct servant of the Old Gods.
What do you think of these new revelations about the Old Gods? Do you hope to see more of this in Battle for Azeroth? Or would you prefer a conflict between Horde and Alliance without other foes?
