The “old” races in World of Warcraft could also get a cool Heritage Armor. At least, that is what the Game Director is thinking.
With the Allied Races, the developers of World of Warcraft have created a new incentive to create a fresh character and experience the revamped leveling in the old areas. Those who endure from level 20 to 110 without using a character boost will be rewarded at the end of the journey with a special armor set: the Heritage Armor.
However, the Heritage Armor is only available for the Allied Races, not for the whole “old” species, such as Humans, Orcs, or Pandaren.
The Heritage Armor of the Void Elves is particularly sought after.
During the developer Q&A a few days ago, Game Director Ion Hazzikostas spoke about this topic.
According to him, the goal was never for the Allied Races to feel “better” than the existing races. They just wanted to offer different options and character models to bring more diversity into the game world.
Heritage Armor for old races through special questlines
When asked by a player whether the old races would also receive special legacy armors, Hazzikostas explained that due to the strong desire of some fans, they are at least considering it.
So far, this is all just an idea from Hazzikostas and not a concrete plan: If the old races should also get Heritage Armor, they would be unlocked in a different way. After all, it would be somewhat pointless if your Tauren at level 120, whom you have been playing for 13 years, just received the armor. Instead, Hazzikostas is considering whether it would be cool to give each race a small questline, at the end of which they would receive the armor.
If these armors ever exist, they could also be introduced incrementally into the game. It could be conceivable, Hazzikostas says, that a patch brings the armors for Tauren and Night Elves, while a later patch brings the armors for other races.
This sounds like a perfect feature for smaller X.X.5 patches.
would you be excited about Heritage Armor for your main character? What should the armor of your favorite race look like? Let us know in the comments!
During the 3rd Community Day of Pokémon GO, your Venusaur can learn the move Frenzy Plant. How strong is this attack?
Trainers, on March 25th it will happen again: The Pokémon GO Community Day will be active for a few hours. This is now the third event of this kind, allowing certain Pokémon to learn an exclusive move. Initially, it was only known that Bulbasaur is the featured Pokémon of the day, but the developers have now also shared the event move.
Venusaur with Frenzy Plant
Next Sunday, on March 25th, you can participate in the third Community Day from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. During this time, you will find Bulbasaur much more frequently in the wild. As a special move, every Venusaur that you evolve from Ivysaur during the event will be able to master the Frenzy Plant move.
The move Frenzy Plant has not been active in the game yet, making it a special move available only by participating in the third Community Day. It is a two-bar charged attack with a strong base attack value of 100 points. This should make this move the strongest charged attack of the Grass type in terms of DPS (Damage Per Second).
Keep in mind that only Venusaur can learn this move. Bulbasaur or Ivysaur cannot learn Frenzy Plant. Even TMs do not teach Pokémon exclusive moves during Community Days. Officially it states: “To learn the exclusive move, you must catch or evolve the featured Pokémon during the specified hours on Community Day.”
Together with the YouTube channel “Trainer Tips”, Niantic has already shared first in-game videos showing the new move in action against a Blastoise.
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As Niantic announced today, you will soon be able to link your Pokémon GO accounts with Facebook or even set up new emails. The connection with Facebook will please many users of the Pokémon Trainer Club who have experienced login issues in the past. These exclusive problems are expected to be resolved. Facebook connection in Pokémon GO resolves annoying PTC issues
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Saturn offers an Xbox One X bundle with Sea of Thieves and a second controller at a very low price.
This weekend, Saturn is going all out and offers the Xbox One X bundle with Sea of Thieves and a second controller for just 444 euros. This is a very strong price for this attractive bundle, and anyone who has been eyeing the console should take a closer look at the offer.
Sea of Thieves releases on March 20 and takes you into the life of a real pirate. You play online with others, form a crew, go on treasure hunts, and experience all kinds of adventures. With the Xbox One X, you also get enough power to experience true 4K gaming.
In addition to the mentioned very strong bundle for the currently most powerful console, there is also an offer for its smaller sibling. The Xbox One S 500 GB is available in a bundle with Middle-earth: Shadow of War for only 199 euros. Also discounted are the black wireless controller and Gears of War 4.
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The “FIFA 18” game mode Ultimate Team is celebrating its birthday – it turns nine years old. This evening, the event around FUT Birthday starts. Here you can find all the information about packs, player cards, SBCs, and the birthday team.
On March 19, 2009, Ultimate Team was introduced as an independent mode in FIFA. The FUT Birthday has been celebrated since FIFA 14 and has been getting bigger every year. EA has already announced the “FUT Birthday” event for this year.
FUT Birthday in FIFA 18: All Information about Release and Content
The Birthday event starts this year on Friday, March 16 at 7 PM, lasts for nine days, and ends on March 25.
Below you will find the information about the FUT Birthday team, the birthday and “End of an Era” SBCs, as well as gifts, weekly tasks, and promo sets.
The Birthday Team
The Birthday Team will be available in packs from 7 PM; instead of their normal cards, you will find the birthday cards in sets.
They behave like Inform cards: If you have the normal gold card of a player, it retains its rating. If you want the FUT Birthday version, you must pull it yourself or acquire it from other players on the transfer market.
This year, the team consists of players who dominated in earlier FUT parts in a different position. Included are, for example, Christiano Ronaldo as RF, Gareth Bale as LV, Javi Martinez as ZDM, and Marco Reus as MS.
The “FUT Birthday 9” Team:
Christiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) – 95 – RF
Eden Hazard (FC Chelsea) – 92 – RW
Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) – 90 – LV
Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) – 90 – MS
Javi Martinez (FC Bayern München) – 88 – ZDM
Jordi Alba (FC Barcelona) – 88 – LF
Cesar Azpilicueta (FC Chelsea) – 88 – RV
David Alaba (FC Bayern München) – 87 – ZM
Angel Di Maria (Paris Saint-Germain) – 87 – ZOM
Julian Draxler (Paris Saint-Germain) – 86 – ZOM
Sadio Mané (FC Liverpool) – 86 – MS
Alessandro Florenzi (AS Rom) – 86 – ZM
Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City) – 86 – MS
Yannick Bolasie (FC Everton) – 85 – LM
Danilo Pereira (FC Porto) – 85 – IV
Sead Kolasinac (Arsenal London) – 84 – IV
Keisuke Honda (CF Pachuca) – 84 – ZOM
Felipe Anderson (Lazio Rom) – 83 – ZOM
Andre Schürrle (Borussia Dortmund) – 83 – ST
Kwadwo Asamoah (Juventus Turin) – 83 – ZM
Bruno Peres (AS Rom) – 82 – RV
Cheikhou Kouyate (West Ham United) – 81 – IV
Moussa Sissoko (Tottenham Hotspurs) – 81 – ZM
FUT Birthday Squad Building Challenges
There will again be a new “End of an Era” SBC as well as “FUT Birthday” player SBCs. As “End of an Era” player, Kaka will appear with a rating of 92. The four “FUT Birthday” players are Bastian Schweinsteiger, Yaya Toure, Wayne Rooney, and Robin van Persie.
If you want to make one of the former stars as an SBC, you need “St. Patrick’s Day” players for that. You can obtain them through weekly tasks. Additionally, there is also a loan version of each card that can be completed without the special cards.
Attention: There might not be enough “St. Patrick’s Day” players to obtain all four football legends – choose wisely! The requirements are different:
Wayne Rooney: 4 “St. Patrick’s Day” players and an 83-rated team
Yaya Toure: 4 “St. Patrick’s Day” players and an 83-rated team
Robin van Persie: 2 “St. Patrick’s Day” players
Bastian Schweinsteiger: 1 “St. Patrick’s Day” player
Additionally, the release of more Prime Icons during FUT Birthday has been announced. Thus, it is quite possible that in a few days, Ronaldo (R9), Pele, or Gullit will be available as icon SBCs.
As last year, there will be “Daily Birthday Wish” SBCs, which promise valuable rewards at the end of the festivities. The daily SBCs start with FUT 09 and focus each day on unforgettable players of the respective FUT year. In addition to a set, there will also be the FUT Birthday jersey as a reward on the first day.
Other repeatable SBCs:
TDW 1-26 Upgrade (untradeable): Here you will receive an 81+ player from an old or the current TDW. The cost for this is quite low: You only need to submit a team with a rating of 82.
TDW Upgrade (tradeable): For a tradeable Inform from the current TDW, you need to pay more: A team with a rating of 83 and two Informs are required here.
Gifts, Weekly Tasks, and Promo Packs
No “FIFA 18” event has come this year without its own Weekly Challenges. Also during FUT Birthday, there are special tasks revolving around St. Patrick’s Day. The five Irish players that can be obtained through weekly tasks are Coleman, Horgan, Arter, Mc Geady, and David Meyler (also quite a successful FIFA player). They can be used to unlock the four “FUT Birthday” players.
The weekly tasks you need to complete to obtain the Irish cards are:
Score 10 goals with a “header down” (For this, press the shoot button twice while heading, similar to the flat full volley)
Score a hit on the crossbar in online single matches
Complete 20 matches in Ultimate Team
Score 10 goals with Irish players in online single matches
Win 9 online season matches
Throughout the event, there will be repeated occurrences of Promo Packs. It starts on Friday at 7 PM with the first lightning round (Lightning Round).
Last year there was a special team for the FUT Birthday. It consisted of 23 players who were played a lot in previous Ultimate Team parts. Most of the time, the favorites of the gamers were player cards with a lot of pace, so this team is “pace-heavy”.
In the premium SBCs, players could exchange for Throwback Cards. For example, David Luiz as ZDM or a very strong card of Fernando Torres.
Additionally, there were daily birthday SBCs. The more of these eight SBCs one completed, the higher the reward at the end. These were the packs you received for completing:
3 daily SBCs – Mega Pack
4 daily SBCs – Premium Player Pack
5 daily SBCs – Rare Player Pack
6 daily SBCs – Rare Mega Pack
7 daily SBCs – Jumbo Rare Player Pack
8 daily SBCs – Ultimate Pack
In addition, there were daily gifts for logging into the web app or companion app, and regularly promo packs in the shop.
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As every Friday, Xur will also appear today in Destiny 2.Where is the Agent of the Nine and what items does he have on offer? Here are the location and inventory on March 16.
Destiny 2 still has a lot in store for the Guardians in March:
After the update, Bungie is likely to fully focus on the promotion of DLC II. Following recent leaks, official information about the second expansion may be expected as early as the end of March.
But already today, on March 16, the Agent of the Nine arrives in the Destiny universe. Let’s welcome Xur together.
All information about Xur in Destiny 2 on March 16 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC
When does Xur arrive? – Time
Xur arrives every Friday at 6 PM. He then finds a quiet place on a planet or moon of his choice, from where he can discreetly bring his goods to the Guardians. You have until the next weekly reset on Tuesday to browse his inventory – then he disappears without a trace again.
Where is Xur? You can find Xur at this location today
Xur has specific positions where he likes to settle down over the weekend. This time, he has set up his stand on Io.
Offer and inventory of Xur – List of items with prices
The weekly PvP event Trials of the Nine also starts on Friday evening at 6 PM in Destiny 2. The Trials also end with the weekly reset on Tuesday evening at 6 PM.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, Xbox One & iOS) there is a new exploit. With the help of a Boogie Bomb, you can pick up unlimited weapons and items. However, the developers are already working on the problem and have temporarily removed the dance bomb from the game.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, you only have a limited inventory. Besides the pickaxe, you can only carry five other items. This limit plays a big part in the tactical gameplay of the game. “Should I take the submachine gun or the shotgun? Pistol or revolver?”
Through a curious exploit, you can currently navigate around this choice dilemma in Fortnite.
Swing your dance legs with the Boogie Bomb and collect unlimited loot
On Reddit, the user Killadelph82 posted a video showing exactly how the exploit works. You need to have a full inventory, drop a weapon, then equip a Boogie Bomb and hit yourself with it.
The Boogie Bomb triggers a silly dance animation. While you’re dancing around, you pick up the dropped weapon again. With this, you’ve somehow broken something in the game, as from now on you can collect and drop weapons and items infinitely like a black hole.
Developers are aware of the exploit
The Fortnite developers at Epic Games have seen the post by Killadelph82 on Reddit and thanked him for reporting the curious exploit. It is therefore likely that such a major exploit will be quickly fixed.
So it wouldn’t be wise to try out the trick with the bomb and the unlimited inventory yourself. If the developers got wind of it, it could result in a ban.
So be careful if someone throws a Boogie Bomb at you and weapons are lying around! It’s better not to pick anything up if you’re caught in the dance craze.
Due to a bug with the Boogie Bomb, we’re going to be temporarily disabling it until we’re able to fix it. We’ll update you once this issue is solved. pic.twitter.com/bH2ZoQc9rd
Update: Apparently, the developers are completely removing the Boogie Bomb from the game until a fix for the exploit is found. However, it is supposed to come back afterwards.
Publisher Travian Games has released two new trailers for the upcoming MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar. Meanwhile, players from the Baltic states feel neglected.
On March 27, the MMORPG Shroud of the Avatar launches. To kick off the launch, publisher Travian Games has now released two trailers. One introduces you to the game world of New Britannia and showcases the quite beautiful landscapes and places you will explore during your adventures.
The second trailer offers more action and focuses on the cooperative adventures you experience with your friends. Both trailers emphasize that there have been significant graphical improvements in SotA.
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Players from the Baltic states must use Russian service
And yet, there is more trouble. Specifically, players from Eastern Europe, particularly from the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, feel they have been pushed aside. The company Black Sun handles the distribution of the game for Russia and aims to take care of the community as well. They have set up their own forums and an item shop. Support is provided in Russian. However, Black Sun is also taking care of players from the Baltic states.
It’s unfortunate that they actually don’t speak Russian there and also do not want to be politically associated with Russia.
Those living in Russia or the Baltic states no longer have access to the official forum or the regular item shop. They are always redirected to the service provided by Black Sun. However, this support is only available in Russian.
Were data forwarded without consent?
Additionally, many players from the Baltic states and Russia are upset because they were forwarded to Black Sun without their consent – including user data. No one gave their agreement for this.
The development studio Portalarium apologizes for the circumstances and explains that only the data necessary for the service was forwarded to Black Sun, while all personal data remains on Portalarium’s servers. However, many questions remain open, such as how a game operator can stay in touch with the residents of a player city when different forums must be used.
This kind of trouble Shroud of the Avatar can hardly afford so close to release. Even though player numbers are slowly recovering, around 163 concurrent players on Steam is not a large number, especially considering that only 35 percent of all SotA fans play through Steam. Annoying a portion of Eastern Europeans and the Russians now is not a good idea.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PC, Xbox One) has long been struggling with cheaters from China. Therefore, a regional lock is now to be implemented to keep the Chinese away from the rest of the world.
In the battle royale hit PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), everyone is currently suffering from a large number of cheaters. According to chief developer Brendan Greene, most of the cheaters come from China, where the business of cheating is thriving. Therefore, fans have long been demanding: “Finally, lock the Chinese out with a regional lock!” So far, Brendan Greene hasn’t been too keen on this idea, as he doesn’t want to punish an entire nation for the misdeeds of a few rogues.
Bluehole has had enough of Chinese cheaters; regional lock plus ping lock should help
Greene’s tolerant stance may no longer apply, as according to a translation of a Chinese website on Reddit, PUBG developer Bluehole is already working on measures to keep the Chinese away from the rest of the world.
The following measures are reportedly planned according to the translated text and are currently being tested:
There will be a regional lock for China. Chinese players will no longer be able to play on servers outside the China region.
Chinese players will only be able to accept team invitations from outside. Then a Chinese player can play abroad.
To prevent Chinese players from simulating a foreign IP via VPN and still playing in the rest of the world, there will be a ping lock for poor pings. Since pings become significantly worse via VPN, this should prevent most Chinese players from getting too far even with a VPN.
All these measures – assuming the source from China is to be believed – are reportedly being tested and optimized by Bluehole. It is likely to take some time before the Chinese can really be effectively excluded.
But how do you see the matter? Is such a measure the solution to the cheating problem in PUBG? And is it fair to punish an entire region because some are cheating? Let us know in the comments!
Blizzard’s MOBA Heroes of the Storm (PC) is getting a new hero again. This time it’s StarCraft’s turn. The new hero is Fenix, a powerful Dragoon of the Protoss.
Heroes of the Storm regularly brings heroes from all Blizzard universes into the game. This includes not only Overwatch, World of Warcraft, and Diablo but also the StarCraft world. After the last StarCraft hero Blaze, another character from this franchise joins the game.
Fenix the Protoss Dragoon
The new hero in Heroes of the Storm will be Fenix. Fenix was already part of the first StarCraft and could initially be played as a Protoss Berserker. He was a brave and dedicated fighter who ultimately was torn apart by the Zerg in a heroic battle.
However, the nasty aliens left enough of him to give Fenix a second chance. For mortally wounded Protoss can be encased in powerful robotic shells, known as Dragoons. Through the systems of the Dragoons, they are kept alive and can continue to fight for their people.
Will Fenix be a Tank, Assassin, or Specialist?
Dragoons are high-quality combat machines in StarCraft that quickly zip across the battlefield, providing valuable fire support from a distance with their plasma blasters. In this regard, Fenix would be a good assassin, picking off enemies from afar.
But Fenix is known in StarCraft for never giving up and continuing even after his “death”. This points more towards a sturdy tank who can take a lot of damage and even resurrect.
Lastly, a hybrid class or specialist could also be possible, having some strange and bizarre skills and falling somewhere in between class archetypes.
“My heart longs for an epic battle.” Fenix is warping into the Nexus! Are you prepared for the glory of combat? pic.twitter.com/vezd7UjIiU
We will learn more as Blizzard releases further information about Fenix. Until then, you’ll have to be satisfied with the short teaser trailer for the Protoss fighter. Have fun!
After the scandal over microtransactions in Star Wars Battlefront 2, these are now being reactivated in the game. However, with a better system than before.
In the coming weeks, there will be significant changes to the progress and payment system of Star Wars Battlefront 2. This news comes after the game received a lot of bad press for its payment options. Players saw signs of Pay2Win in the original system.
Therefore, the microtransactions were removed before the launch of BF2. The changes to progress and payment should make things better.
First, changes to Progress
EA has now confirmed that the microtransactions will return to Battlefront 2 in April. However, you’ll only be able to purchase cosmetic items with them. That means items that do not affect gameplay.
Even before the microtransactions are reactivated, a significant update is coming next week on March 21, which will overhaul the progress system. Currently, star cards and other items that affect gameplay can be unlocked through loot boxes.
With the update, star cards and other items that influence gameplay can only be obtained through gameplay – they can no longer be purchased.
As a result, you will now receive EXP for classes, hero characters, and ships that you play in multiplayer. Once you have enough EXP to level up, you’ll receive a skill point. With this, you can unlock or upgrade the corresponding star card.
If you’ve already collected crates, don’t worry. Star cards, heroes, weapons, and everything else can still be kept and used after the update.
Crates can no longer be purchased and also do not contain star cards. You will now receive crates when you log in daily, complete milestones, and succeed in timed challenges.
And what’s inside the crates? You will now only find credits or cosmetic items such as emotes and victory poses. Items that affect gameplay will no longer be found there.
In-Game Store to be revamped in April
In April, an update will be released that unlocks a new in-game store. There you will find items that change the appearance of your character and can be purchased with in-game credits (which you can earn while playing) or crystals (purchase currency). As an example, EA gives you the opportunity to belong to the Resistance as a Rodian.
The extent of new outfits possible there will be revealed in April.
EA explains that these changes are an important step towards improving the core gameplay. In the coming months, more game modes are expected to be added that will “offer extraordinary, brand-new gameplay experiences.”
Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4, Xbox One & iOS) will hold a big party at the upcoming E3 2018 in Los Angeles. The highlight will be an epic tournament between professionals and celebrities.
Fortnite: Battle Royale is popular not only among children and shooter fans. It is also enjoyed by celebrities such as actors, athletes, and musicians.
Among the known Fortnite fans are players from Karlsruher SC, various rugby professionals from Australia, Josh Hart from the Los Angeles Lakers, actress Rosanne Barr (from the 90s sitcom), and rapper Travis Scott.
And then there are powerful streamers, highly successful Ninja, as well as the controversial Dr. Disrespect, who make millions of fans happy on Twitch every day.
Celebrities vs. Pro Gamers
From June 12 to 14, 2018, E3 will take place again in Los Angeles. Epic Games will also be present with its hit Fortnite. The developers are planning a big party there. Apparently, 50 famous streamers and pro gamers are invited.
But also 50 celebrities from all areas. It will show who the better Fortnite player is and in the end, who will take home the epic victory. It is still unclear who Epic will invite. The developers are still working on the team lineup.
Roseanne vs. Dr. Disrespect?
An epic showdown between the trollish Dr. Disrespect and the similarly biting Roseanne would certainly be a true highlight! After all, Roseanne claims to have already achieved about 20 wins in Fortnite: Battle Royale on Twitter.
Which celebrities and famous streamers would you like to see in the epic Battle Royale fight at the big Fortnite E3 party? Let us know in the comments!
The next major patch of World of Warcraft signals the end of the artifact weapons. What will happen to them and the Legendaries has now been revealed.
The artifact weapons have become dear to the players of World of Warcraft in recent months. The cool effects, the strong properties, and of course the ability of the artifact weapon itself is an important element of Legion.
But before all players embark on the next expansion “Battle for Azeroth”, they will sacrifice their artifact weapons. This is necessary to tame the corruption that Azeroth has sustained due to the attack by Sargeras.
But what exactly will happen to the artifact weapons when that occurs? Game Director Ion Hazzikostas revealed this in the developer Q&A last Thursday.
Artifact weapons lose their traits
With the launch of patch 8.0, the artifact power will be “bled out” from our weapons. This means that all “talents” (traits) of the artifact weapon will no longer function. However, the weapon itself will remain, as will the built-in relics – it can still be used for combat.
It was not clarified whether this means that raiding in the transition phase of patch 8.0 will be nearly impossible due to the lack of weapon talents.
All traits of the weapons will be lost.
Subsequently, the weapons will then be replaced in Battle for Azeroth – essentially exchanged for the next best quest reward. After all, from the story perspective, our weapon has lost all power.
The fate of the legendary items
The situation looks a bit better for Legendaries. They neither lose their power nor their properties and can thus be used for leveling in Battle for Azeroth. Most classes should get a clear speed boost from this, at least at the early levels.
Sooner or later, however, the Legendaries – like all armor – will be replaced because the current item level of 1000 is of little value at level 120.
A particularly cool effect occurs with classes that are revised during Battle for Azeroth. Some additional effects of legendary items will become a permanent part of the classes or be transformed into a talent. If players choose this talent and wear the corresponding Legendary, the effects will stack!
This is likely to create many fun moments during leveling when Legendary and talent trigger simultaneously and simply pulverize an enemy …
What do you think about losing the artifact weapons? Is it good that the traits are first deactivated as a “transition phase”?
On March 23, the co-op phenomenon A Way Out will be released for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. There is no single-player mode – the game can only be experienced by two players. The catch is: one buys, two play. We will show you how it works.
The release of A Way Out is approaching rapidly. The game is a story-driven co-op action-adventure played from a third-person perspective.
The players control Leo and Vincent – two convicted prison inmates who must escape from prison and then embark on a filmically staged flight from the law.
A Way Out has been developed from the ground up as a cooperative split-screen experience – there is no single-player mode. The game can only be played together with a friend.
The special thing about it is: You only need one copy of A Way Out to experience the game together. This means – one pays, two can play.
This unusual feature has already received a lot of praise from fans even before the release of the potential co-op hit. But critics are also positively surprised. One thing is certain: This feature makes the eagerly anticipated co-op experiment even more attractive for players.
One purchase, experience together – here’s how it works
A Way Out can be played either in couch co-op mode on the same screen or via an online connection. Here’s what you should know about the two different modes:
Online play with the Friend Pass feature
The Friend Pass feature allows all buyers of A Way Out to select a friend with whom they want to dive into the adventure together. This player will then have the opportunity to download the game completely for free. As a guest, however, this player can only play with the original buyer. A separate permission to invite other players is not granted to the guest player in their version of the game.
However, the buyer themselves receives extended rights. They can invite other friends to a shared experience using the Friend Pass feature at their discretion. So if the original partner is unavailable, the owner of the game can simply invite another friend. However, the originally invited friend will lose access rights to their version of A Way Out from this point on. These rights will only be restored when they venture to escape from the law together with the buyer again.
Additionally, it should be noted that to play together over an online connection, a valid membership of PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold is required.
Playing in couch co-op mode
Aside from the need for a second controller, there is nothing else to consider in local co-op mode on the couch. You can start playing together immediately.
What do you think of the Friend Pass feature? Just a sales gimmick or a forward-looking function?
The Kung-Fu MMORPG Blade & Soul is offering a lot in the upcoming update “Fire and Blood”. There are new dungeons, a new class variant, and numerous changes to the gameplay!
NCSoft’s colorful martial arts MMO Blade & Soul is known for regularly receiving large updates. The developers seem to want to continue this, as “Fire and Blood” does not refer to the motto of House Targaryen in Game of Thrones.
This is about a major update for Blade & Soul!
New Instances, Story, and PvP Fun
As usual, the story continues in Fire and Blood. This includes two new instances. In a 12-player raid, you will face the corrupted dragon Koldrak in his cave. In the Imperial Tomb, the final boss Chol Mugo awaits you.
Additionally, the Ruins of the Treasury will be another dungeon. If you like cute little gremlins with animal ears and tails and prefer firearms, you can look forward to the Lyn guardians. Until now, the Lyn race has been excluded from this class.
PvP fans can disguise themselves as legendary fighters like Jinsoyun, Poharan, or Master Hong and dive into the arena.
More Loot from the Dungeon!
With the update “Fire and Blood”, there are some gameplay and system changes for Blade & Soul.
In Veteran mode, there are significantly better loot in many dungeons with the update. This is to ensure that players can rejoice even more over their victory.
Some older dungeons now grant their previous veteran rewards in standard mode. However, there is no additional veteran loot.
Upgrade costs for weapons will be readjusted. This way, you can quickly catch up to the optimal gear standard.
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Capcom has introduced the second part of the event quests for March for Monster Hunter World. We show you what events to expect from March 16 – 30 and what conditions you must meet for them.
Capcom has expanded its event planner for March and now shows all the special quests that will take place until March 30. This time there will also be special challenges in which you must hunt Nergigante. Here are the upcoming free events.
Schedule for the rest of March: Overview of the Event Quests
Available from March 16 – 22.
The events start on March 16 at 1:00 AM and end on March 22 also at 1:00 AM.
Quest Name
Location
Requirement
Eight Lives Too Few
Special Arena
JR 4 or higher
Uragaan All Dizzy
Elder’s Home
JR 13 or higher
Guardian of the Otherworld
Fate Union
JR 16 or higher
Objectives of the respective events:
Eight Lives Too Few: Hunt all target monsters (4 stars)
Uragaan All Dizzy: Hunt two Uragaan (7 stars)
Guardian of the Otherworld: Kill Xeno’Jiiva (9 stars)
Available from March 23 – 29.
The events start on March 23 at 1:00 AM and end on March 29 also at 1:00 AM.
Quest Name
Location
Requirement
The Gluttons Greet
Special Arena
JR 6 or higher
Right Down to the Bone
Special Arena
JR 8 or higher
Delivery Surveillance
Elder’s Home
JR 50 or higher
Objectives of the respective events:
The Gluttons Greet: Hunt all target monsters (4 stars)
Right Down to the Bone: Hunt all target monsters (5 stars)
Delivery Surveillance: Deliver 10 Blue Beryll (9 stars)
Available from March 30 – April 5.
The events start on March 30 at 1:00 AM and end on April 5 also at 1:00 AM.
Quest Name
Location
Requirement
Finger Exercise
Ancient Forest
JR 2 or higher
Egg Lovers Unite
Arena
JR 6 or higher
Miasma Opera
Valley of Decay
JR 13 or higher
Objectives of the respective events:
Finger Exercise: Hunt 2 Great Jagras (2 stars)
Egg Lovers Unite: Hunt one Kulu-Ya-Ku (6 stars)
Miasma Victim: Hunt all target monsters (7 stars)
Schedule of Challenges in March
In addition to the event quests, there are also special challenges. It will especially be against Nergigante. For him, there are directly three challenges, all having the same requirements.
Available from March 16 – May 10.
The events start on March 16 at 1:00 AM and end on April 5 also at 1:00 AM.
Quest Name
Location
Requirement
Nergigante Killing Event 1
Arena
JR 8 or higher
Nergigante Killing Event 2
Arena
JR 8 or higher
Nergigante Killing Event 3
Arena
JR 8 or higher
Challenge 2: Beginner
Arena
JR 5 or higher
Challenge 2: Advanced
Special Arena
JR 13 or higher
* Challenge 2: Beginner runs until March 29
* Challenge 2: Advanced runs from March 30 to April 5
With the official launch of World of Tanks 1.0, there is a brand new compendium for the tank game. Together with an experienced WoT clan, this special issue has been compiled. Additionally, there are codes worth 20 euros!
World of Tanks has been one of the most successful Free2Play multiplayer titles for years. With the brand new version 1.0 of World of Tanks, the developers at Wargaming not only give the game a sleek new engine but also update the classic battlefields.
In the GameStar Black Edition for World of Tanks 1.0, you will learn all about the new features – and how to remain victorious in tank battles.
The Great Compendium for World of Tanks 1.0 – Codes worth 20 euros!
The special issue contains unlock codes worth over 20 euros. This allows you to acquire premium tanks, premium time, and hefty crew boosts.
What’s included in the WoT special issue
In over 140 pages, the special issue delivers all sorts of information about the tank battles of World of Tanks 1.0. It includes updated data, guides, tactics, and maps. Additionally, there’s an XL poster featuring motifs from the game.Play World of Tanks for free
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5 Reasons Why the Special Issue is Worth It:
The following 5 contents of the issue are likely to be particularly interesting:
Tank Knowledge: Data and tactics for the most important vehicles of all classes – with up-to-date values
Map Knowledge: All current maps in 3D – with paths, attack routes, and defense positions for each tank class
Shopping Guide: What is really worth it? Save real money in version 1.0.
Beginner Guide: Tips for newcomers to achieve success quickly
Free E-Paper
If you order the special issue, you will receive a free digital version as an E-Paper. The download link for the associated E-Paper will be sent to you directly after the order completion.
Delivery within Germany is, by the way, free of charge!
In World of Warcraft, there will soon be more character slots! We will tell you what Blizzard has planned for Battle for Azeroth.
The fans of World of Warcraft could breathe a sigh of relief when Blizzard raised the number of maximum characters per server with the introduction of Allied Races. Instead of the old limit of 12 characters, a maximum of 16 characters was now possible – which meant 4 additional slots, one new slot for each Allied Race.
But what does the future hold? Will there be even more character slots when new Allied Races are added in Battle for Azeroth?
One new character slot per race
According to Game Director Ion Hazzikostas, the plan for Battle for Azeroth is clear, as he spoke specifically about this issue in yesterday’s Q&A about Battle for Azeroth.
Whenever there are new Allied Races, the number of available character slots per server is also intended to increase proportionally.
The current limit of 16 would therefore increase to 18 with the release of Battle for Azeroth – as the Zandalari Trolls and Dark Iron Dwarves will also be added.
However, no word was said about whether the maximum number of characters per account will also increase. Because that maximum has been set at 50 characters for ages.
Many veterans and long-time players, who have migrated from server to server with their friends, still have old characters on many realms that they find it hard to part with. Whether they will eventually be forced to delete these characters remains to be seen.
Are you looking forward to additional character slots? Or do you find them unnecessary if the maximum per account does not increase?
After PUBG and Fortnite, more and more games want to hop on the Battle Royale bandwagon. What do you think about that?
Anyone who has been following news about video games in recent months has noticed a recurring topic: the Battle Royale genre.
Bluehole’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds showed how to be incredibly successful with it. Shortly after, Fortnite from Epic Games followed this trend and attracted even more attention with its free-to-play version. Now, more and more games want a piece of this pie. Does that annoy you? Or do you think it’s cool?
GTA 5 and soon other games with BR mode?
The high player numbers clearly show that the Battle Royale genre seems to fill a gap. Those who want to play a realistic-looking BR shooter go for PUBG. Comic style and free-to-play model are available in Fortnite. But those are not the only options for Battle Royale.
For example, Rockstar Games cautiously ventured in and activated a BR mode within GTA 5. The Motor Wars mode was unlocked in August 2017 and was well-received in the community.
The principle is always similar: as many players as possible dive into the map at the start of a match, search for equipment and weapons, and try to be the last surviving player. Because there can only be one winner.
After PC and console games, mobile variants of the BR mode are now also following. Fortnite and PUBG are now getting started with that.
Now Activision Blizzard, the company behind games like the upcoming Call of Duty Black Ops 4 or Destiny 2, says they are aware of the high profit from Battle Royale titles. They also reminded that they can quickly implement good ideas from others.
Is a BR mode for Call of Duty or other Activision Blizzard games maybe being hinted at? And if so: does the community even want that?
There can never be enough Battle Royale, right?
In the community, two extremes are often noticeable: players who wish for a Battle Royale mode for game X and players who are already fed up with the topic.
For Ubisoft’s tactical shooter Ghost Recon Wildlands, a BR mode has already been frequently suggested by the community. After all, Ubisoft is at the forefront in terms of handling weapons in that game.
Others say: Thanks, with Fortnite and PUBG (and other alternatives), we are already well-served. We want our favorite game to focus fully on what it actually is about. A Battle Royale mode is not necessary.
What do you think about the Battle Royale genre? Does it annoy you, or do you wish for this mode in more games? If so, which game should also get a Battle Royale mode?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The well-known streamer Ninja not only rushes from record to record on Twitch, he is also considered one of the best players in the world. In an interview, he now gives helpful tips and tricks on how players can improve in Fortnite: Battle Royale.
The magazine Forbes interviewed the streamer – and he provides some interesting assistance for new players and veterans to improve. We summarize the essential information for you!
Don’t focus solely on winning in Fortnite: Battle Royale!
If you direct all your actions in Fortnite towards winning a game, you will definitely be disappointed. Fortnite: Battle Royale includes too many random moments. So it can theoretically happen that after landing you get shot by 99 opposing players.
Don’t let these random moments frustrate you, they are part of the gaming experience. Therefore, focus only on what you can actually control – your playstyle and your skill with the weapon.
Ninja always lands in highly frequented areas. As a streamer, he sees it as his job to provide a good show, but this is not the only reason. Those who learn where the treasure chests are and where to grab the first weapon have a clear advantage right at the start of a round.
Pay attention to the flight path of the battle bus
You now have the option to view the flight path of the battle bus on the starting island (just open the map before the bus takes off). Make use of this knowledge. Most players land near the flight path.
Depending on the storm’s progress, you can estimate which direction opponents are trying to reach the safe zone. Use this knowledge to move in a way that you can be attacked from as few directions as possible.
Adapt your playstyle to your tools!
If you only have submachine guns and shotguns, you will be powerless at longer distances. Play aggressively with melee weapons and pick off your enemies with ranged weapons from a safe distance.
You should also always consider which fight you really want to engage in. You shouldn’t push enemies with a height advantage if you don’t have the right tool for it. Ninja positively highlights that Epic now provides a whole range of weapons and grenades that perfectly suit every playstyle.
What are common mistakes made by players in Fortnite: Battle Royale?
According to Ninja, many players lose their fights simply because they lack practice – after all, the battle royale variant of Fortnite is only a few months old. He encourages everyone to invest hours into the game; progress will come automatically.
This should of course be done with consideration of other commitments. Not everyone has the time like Ninja to spend hours in the game daily. He also encourages his younger viewers to focus on school before playing Fortnite.
Another mistake many players make: they want to win without fully mastering the game. They land far away from the hot spots, playing slowly and cautiously. Until a certain point, this may work well.
However, if they encounter a talented player, they will be completely torn apart. Ninja advises to first learn the game before you seriously try to win.
Land in highly frequented areas, force yourself to challenge other players, and confront your opponents Learn the locations with the best treasures by heart so that you always have direct access to a weapon – and thus an advantage.
Sooner or later, you will be forced to build. Practice the building mode – it will determine victory or defeat.
Ninja’s tips for the building mode in Fortnite: Battle Royale
Ninja also advises to play aggressively when it comes to building mode. Sooner or later, you will be forced to rely on self-built fortifications to survive tricky situations.
Learn the building mode by jumping off the edge of the map, collecting materials, and happily building away:
Practice building four walls and a stair. You should be able to build such a structure in no time. Experienced players can do this on PC in about 1-1.5 seconds.
Learn to add doors to your walls.
Familiarize yourself with editing your building pieces. Change the position of stairs or remove certain elements.
Ninja also refers to various tutorial videos available on YouTube on this topic. You can watch an example of such a tutorial here:
Practice all these aspects until you master them in your sleep. Those who understand the building mode and can use it effectively will greatly increase their chances of winning.
What is Ninja’s favorite weapon loadout?
Ninja’s selection shows especially that every player should be prepared for all possible encounters:
A assault rifle (or the burst variant)
A shotgun
A sniper rifle
An explosive weapon like the grenade launcher or rocket launcher
A healing item – Ninja recommends shield potions, as shields are the first thing the opponent has to destroy
Do you agree with Ninja’s statements? Do you have any additional tips?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The release of Far Cry 5 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC is just a few days away. Now there is new information about microtransactions and an offline mode.
Many of you are eagerly awaiting the release of Far Cry 5 on March 27. Then you can embark on the adventure in Hope County on PS4, Xbox One, or PC. But what do the microtransactions in the game bring? And do you have to be online to play?
Microtransactions without Pay-2-Win Elements
Payment options in video games have almost become standard. Here a new skin, there an emote – That’s how you buy some changes for your game in the in-game shop. There will also be microtransactions in Ubisoft’s latest installment of the Far Cry series.
GameSpot spoke with Executive Producer Dan Hay about the payment options. He says the offerings that Far Cry 5 provides to players are substantial. Anyone who wants to accelerate their progress and is willing to pay can do so. However, how exactly these options will manifest in the game is unclear.
The community speculates that in-game currency can be purchased, which can then somehow be used in the shop for faster progress.
Ubisoft also commented on this topic on Reddit and stated that the microtransactions are fair. There are no paywalls – everything can be acquired solely through playing. The in-game currency silver bars are scattered throughout the game and can be found by you. The purchasable items are only supposed to be cosmetic or time-saving. Everything you buy remains permanent and there are no loot boxes.
Entire Campaign of Far Cry 5 Offline
In an interview with GameSpot, Ubisoft also confirmed that the entire campaign is playable offline. Anyone who wants to play in co-op or multiplayer needs an internet connection. For those of you who drift through the campaign alone, no internet connection is required.
