The latest god in SMITE is quite powerful. If only it weren’t for his cursed heel, which makes Achilles really vulnerable …
In the action MOBA SMITE, there’s a new god to marvel at. This time it is none other than Achilles.
Achilles is a hero of the Greeks in the Trojan War, known in Greek mythology, and was considered nearly invulnerable. This is because he was dipped as a child in the underworld river Styx, which changed his body. Only a small spot on his heel was not touched by the Styx – the famous Achilles heel.
In SMITE, Achilles is a warrior and specializes in dealing physical damage, leaning more towards the offensive warriors.
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His passive ability Gift of the Gods allows Achilles to choose whether he wants armor or not. If he chooses armor, he gains additional health and protection. Without armor, he receives increased movement speed and physical power. Both effects scale with level.
With Aegis of Achilles, the god strikes in a cone in front of him. Enemies in the direct hit area take high damage and are stunned. Distant enemies take reduced damage.
Achilles’ self-buff is Glory and Splendor, which grants him Physical Power, Protection, and CC reduction for 6 seconds. Additionally, Achilles is healed when he hits enemies with his abilities during this time (and inflicts damage).
His movement ability is Dodge. Achilles makes a quick dodging step in the direction of his movement and then strikes. If he hits an enemy with this, he can use Dodge a second time before the ability goes on cooldown.
Achilles’ Ultimate is Death Strike. For a brief moment, Achilles gathers his power and then charges forward to deal high damage to an enemy. If the enemy god has less than 30% health, they are instantly executed. If Achilles kills an enemy this way, he can use the ability again. This is possible up to 5 times in a row. However, with each execution, Achilles becomes more reckless and leaves his heel unprotected, causing him to take 30% additional damage. This can also be stacked 5 times.
Achilles is sure to breathe new life into SMITE and requires a cool head to make the most of Death Strike – otherwise he only exposes himself.
Aside from that, the latest patch also brought fresh skins for popular heroes. For example, Chang’e got a cool vampire skin and Nu Wa apparently found her calling as a sexy Easter bunny…
It has been a month since Monster Hunter World celebrated its release on PS4 and Xbox One. In this short time, a lot has happened in the action RPG and the community. What has happened in the past few weeks and what stories have emerged?
On January 26, Monster Hunter World was released worldwide on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Hunters from all over the world have had a month to discover Monster Hunter World together and uncover the secrets of the game.
What has actually happened during this time? What has moved the community, what new insights have emerged, and how has the gameplay developed?
Monster Hunter World: Sales skyrocketed in January
A certain hype built up around Monster Hunter World and many were eagerly waiting for the game. Even the beta convinced many testers, who looked positively towards the release. So it is no surprise that Monster Hunter World sold exceptionally well in January.
It seems that Capcom’s plan to establish Monster Hunter World in the West for the first time has succeeded.
The launch went largely smoothly – the multiplayer was a bit bumpy
The release was largely trouble-free for Monster Hunter World. Only the multiplayer had some issues, especially for players on the Xbox One. Players could only play Monster Hunter World solo for a long time due to a matchmaking problem. However, this issue has since been resolved.
Furthermore, shortly after the release, the functions of the multiplayer were difficult for most players to grasp. Many simply did not know how to go hunting together, as the game provides little explanation on this.
As promised, Capcom provided the hunters with a rotation of various event quests. These are quests that present a special challenge and reward players with different rewards.
Most of the quests consist of hunting different monsters simultaneously or special variants.The current events for March 2018 even stirred up rumors. Some fans suspect that a suspiciously “easy quest” might include the first DLC monster, the Deviljho.
Other events brought heroes from other games to Monster Hunter World:
Capcom has already announced that special events like the Aloy quest will run in a rotation and will return later.
Monster Hunter World and the Switch – A difficult matter
The Monster Hunter series was often featured on the Nintendo 3DS in the past and has many fans among Nintendo enthusiasts. Therefore, many Nintendo gamers were also hoping for a port of Monster Hunter World on the Nintendo Switch.
Thus, Capcom received several requests for the Switch as the console is clearly trending. In mid-January, Capcom President Tsujimoto commented on the topic and had to disappoint the fans.
The first “Monster Hunter” title was released back in 2004. Since then, a loyal fan community has formed that is well-versed in the franchise and all game mechanics.
The veterans know how difficult it can be to get started in Monster Hunter. Therefore, experienced hunters decided to start the “Adopt-A-Hunter” program.
Through a Discord server, beginners and veterans are brought together. Care is taken to ensure the beginner and mentor speak the same language to avoid communication issues. The program was started shortly before the release of Monster Hunter World. By the end of January, over 500 veterans had joined, helping new hunters worldwide, and they are still doing so.
And, of course, cosplay! Here hase_31 portrays the Wild Warden from Monster Hunter World:
The gameplay was gradually discovered by hunters
To modernize Monster Hunter World for home consoles, Capcom decided to adjust various aspects compared to its predecessors. Even the veterans had to learn some steps anew:
In the last few weeks, hunters have gradually discovered how Monster Hunter World actually works. They learned about brutal monster fights, such as with the Anjanath, which represents the first major challenge.
Hunters especially enjoyed discovering funny little details, such as catapulting each other onto giant bats. They also gradually became familiar with the 14 weapon classes and the big speed runs with the best equipment began.
Monster Hunter World still suffers from a troll problem
In recent weeks, a group of trolls also entered Monster Hunter World. Some players enjoy ruining the loot for other hunters.
Monster Hunter World has a friendly-fire mechanic. Hunters can stun other players or knock them down with their weapon. As a result, the affected players are interrupted in their actions. The trolls exploit friendly-fire to prevent other players from carving a monster for loot.
What about the PC release of Monster Hunter World?
Another question that has often been asked in recent weeks is about the PC release. So far, the action RPG is only playable on PS4 and Xbox One, but a PC release is scheduled for Autumn 2018.
The current endgame of Monster Hunter World has been discovered
Some hunters have already delved into the endgame of Monster Hunter World after just a few weeks. Like in the game itself, it’s about farming monsters to upgrade your gear. In the endgame, hunters encounter hardened monsters that possess particularly high attack power.
These hunters are already wishing for an endgame after the endgame. Could it be the G-Rank?
How has your experience been in Monster Hunter World over the past few weeks? What did you enjoy, and what bothered you? Please let us know in the comments!
For those who haven’t had the chance to try Monster Hunter World yet: We have a giveaway running where you can win the sold-out PS4 Pro styled after Monster Hunter World.
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The second week of Season 3 has started in Fortnite: Battle Royale and brings new challenges. Where are the forbidden places where you have to dance? Where is the secret location on the map indicated by a pond, a windmill, and an umbrella? We have all the information for you!
But that’s not all. For the weekly challenges, you will once again have to complete seven tasks. For each completed challenge, you will earn stars that will advance you in the Battle Pass and grant new bonuses.
In addition to the standard tasks (searching specific locations for treasure chests or dealing damage with a specific weapon), there are also challenges that can be confusing at first glance:
Dance at various forbidden locations
Search between a pond, a windmill, and an umbrella
We will show you how to complete these challenges in no time! The advantage: If you can’t manage to complete all challenges in one week – don’t panic. You can complete the tasks throughout the entire duration of Season 3.
Dance at various forbidden locations in Fortnite: Battle Royale
The task is basically simple. There are points on the map where dancing is not allowed. You need to break this rule at five different locations. You can recognize whether dancing is forbidden by special street signs:
What makes the task significantly easier is the fact that there are clearly more than the required 5 signs distributed on the map. You can find a “few” example locations on the following map:
Credit: Reddit user u/contrude
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How to find the location between a pond, a windmill, and an umbrella in Fortnite: Battle Royale
The second secret this week is a scavenger hunt similar to last week. Unfortunately, you cannot rely on a treasure map this time. The three mentioned keywords are the only clues.
If you find the correct location, a golden star will rise from the ground that you only need to collect to complete the challenge.
Those who take a closer look at the Fortnite: Battle Royale map will recognize a formation in the northern part west of Anarchy Acres that resembles an umbrella. This umbrella symbolizes a mineshaft and is the first clue.
The windmill is located – of course – on the Anarchy Acres farm. The pond refers to the pool that can be found west of Anarchy Acres at the motel ruin. The exact location of the golden star is marked on the following map:
You can also take a closer look at the exact location in the following video:
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Fans speculate about the 3 new expansions for Hearthstone in 2018. The images reveal a lot of information!
Blizzard has revealed its plans for Hearthstone and explained how the year 2018 will unfold. There are some changes to existing cards, as 3 cards will be banned to the Hall of Fame and will therefore disappear from Standard mode. At the same time, it has been confirmed that there will again be 3 new expansions.
As is customary for Blizzard, these expansions will be teased with a small image. Ben Brode even issued the challenge: “Can you guess what expansions they are?” – Fans immediately jumped on it.
These are the most popular and well-reasoned theories:
For “Expansion 1 2018,” there seems to be no doubt among fans that it is an expansion focusing on the Emerald Dream. The image clearly shows the vines and branches of a tree winding around a green portal. Additionally, it has been confirmed that Lunara will be a new Druid hero as soon as the first addon goes live – perfectly fitting for the Emerald Dream.
“Expansion 2 2018” also seems to have been largely deciphered, as the small artwork reveals a lot. The purple color strongly resembles the magics of the Nether from “The Burning Crusade,” and the golden portal gives even more clues: it is a portal of the Astral. Speculations are leaning towards a “Netherstorm” expansion. In WoW, Blood Elves, Goblins, Astrals, Aldor, and Seers fought here to harness the wild magics of the place. This could also lead to a reunion with Kael’thas – as the Sunwell was surely just a setback.
For the third expansion, there are currently only wild speculations. However, the “War Paint” leads many players to hope that it will be a Troll expansion. However, fans are still not quite sure about the artwork, as the structure in the middle reveals little and cannot currently be classified. Perhaps you have a concrete idea?
What expansions are you looking forward to? What do you recognize in the small teaser image? Let us know in the comments!
Due to their hard work in the community, 28 players stood out to the Sea of Thieves team. Now they can be found in the game.
Last weekend, from February 23 to 26, a beta phase of Sea of Thieves took place. Important community members who accompanied the game on its journey through testing phases were honored in Sea of Thieves with Easter eggs. These could be seen during the previous testing phases.
Honors for Important Players in Sea of Thieves
A forum thread on the Sea of Thieves website presents many well-known Easter eggs that stood out during the previous testing phases. The forum features the locations, gamertags, and reasons that distinguish these gamers as honorable community members.
It is currently unclear whether these Easter eggs will still be in the game for the release of Sea of Thieves on March 20 or if the honors are only intended for the testing phase.
Some of the honors address multiple players, while others have even been incorporated multiple times into different Easter eggs in the world of Sea of Thieves.
In the form of “Wanted!” posters, tavern names, or skeletons holding long scrolls, the respective players can recognize themselves in the pirate adventure. They were selected based on outstanding statistics, such as “the deadliest pirate during the beta” to contributions to bug fixing with “particularly detailed game feedback.”
A staff member from Polygon also received an Easter egg for eating a banana with the peel on during the E3 presentation of Sea of Thieves.
This player was honored for his endurance swimming. He swam the longest time during a session in the technical alpha.
Yesterday, on February 28th, the release of the new Overwatch hero Brigitte took place on the PTR. The daughter of the Swedish engineer Torbjörn is a support character. And she seems to really shake up the meta.
Since yesterday, Brigitte has been playable on the Overwatch PTR. The PTR (for Public Test Region) is the testing area for all new patches in Overwatch before they reach the live servers. Here players can test changes in advance and provide feedback to refine them.
The current PTR patch brings a new hero and thus a larger change. According to Jeff Kaplan, she is “exactly what Overwatch needs.” Many players and pros have concluded after testing: She could really change the meta significantly.
The current meta is still dominated by dive compositions despite the nerfs to Mercy. These rely on fast, mobile heroes who lead a targeted and joint attack to split the opponents and eliminate individual targets.
Heroes like Winston, D.Va, and Tracer are best suited for this and are seen in most cases in these compositions. However, Brigitte has abilities that will make it difficult for them to remain effective. The streamer and former pro-gamer emongg has relevant scenes.
Tracer players will likely have the hardest time against the new hero. Although she is a support, she deals significant damage and can even kill Tracer with just one combo.
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She just needs to hit Tracer with her shield bash (hold right-click, then left-click) to follow up with a normal attack using the flail and a flail smash (Shift). The shield bash stuns Tracer long enough to kill her with the quick succession of attacks afterwards.
Winston gets trolled
Somewhat more challenging, yet equally effective and much funnier, is Brigitte’s counter to Winston. His strength in the dive composition lies in his ability to jump into enemies from a great distance and disrupt them while shielding himself with a barrier.
However, due to the long range of Brigitte’s flail smash, it is possible to send Winston back from the air to where he came from. This leaves the team without a tank in a crucial position, and the dive will likely not succeed.
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Similar to how she is against Tracer, Brigitte is strong against Genji and other flanking specialists. With her control abilities, which also come into play very quickly, it is difficult for flankers to bypass her effectively.
Even key dive tanks like D.Va fall victim to her flail smash just like Winston. They are deprived of the ability to split the enemy team and free up targets for their own team.
Her weakness is that she can do little against damage from a distance. When her team is attacked by heroes at medium or long range, she can barely heal them. She has to hit with her attacks to activate her healing or use a high cooldown ability. This, however, encourages the choice of other heroes as flankers against her.
As it currently looks, Brigitte will have a significant impact on the current meta gameplay. However, she is, similar to Symmetra, more of a “defensive” category hero and not a strong healer. This will make it difficult to place her.
Whether she will be implemented as she is currently playable on the PTR remains to be seen. It is quite possible that her damage will still be adjusted. Nonetheless, as things stand, she would be a factor that makes diving significantly more difficult.
In the Chinese MMORPG Revelation Online, there is now a new PvP mode. In the 20vs20 map “Blitzattack on the Iron Slope”, you must capture and hold tactical points.
The online role-playing game Revelation Online offers a lot for PvP fans. Among other things, you can engage in aerial duels or besiege guild fortresses in large-scale battles. But you can never have enough PvP modes!
Therefore, there’s now a new map in the 20vs20 format.
Even more PvP in Blitzattack on the Iron Slope
In the map “Blitzattack on the Iron Slope”, two teams of 20 players each face off against each other. There are 5 resource points spread across the map. Capture these locations for as long as possible. Then you will earn points for your team.
Each resource point has an additional buff that increases a randomly selected attribute. These buffs can sometimes decide victory or defeat. The first team to 1,000 resource points wins the round.
Only at Selected Times
The great PvP fun in Blitzattack on the Iron Slope is not available around the clock. You can only participate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. And on these days, it’s only from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM server time. So plan ahead if you want to join the 20vs20 battles.
You can join the battles alone or as a group. You just need to select the “Battleground” tab in the PvP menu. As a reward for the battles, army coins and war medals await.
The latest hero of Overwatch is Brigitte, Torbjörn’s daughter. Her release has sparked many reactions, including from Paladins chief Stew Chisam. He points out many similarities between Brigitte and the Paladins champion Ash – with a wink.
When Paladins was released in 2016, it faced frequent criticism for being just a copy of Blizzard’s hero shooter Overwatch. It didn’t help that the developers emphasized several times that the game was already in development before Overwatch was even announced.
And indeed, many of the characters resembled the hero concepts from Overwatch. Ruckus operates a mech similar to D.Va; Bomb King feels like an evolution of Junkrat, and Fernando could have been modeled after Reinhardt.
With Brigitte’s appearance in the hero roster of Overwatch, Paladins chief Stew Chisam saw an opportunity to turn the tables. He tweeted an image comparing the two women side by side, noting their appearances and abilities.
He commented: “If I were to point out the similarities between these two characters, would I be the pot calling the kettle black, or the kettle calling the pot black? This will keep me up tonight.”
In German, one might say: “Am I then a donkey calling another donkey long-eared?”
His words show that he seems to take it more with humor than to actually make an accusation against Blizzard. Nonetheless, it is a welcome opportunity for HiRez to hit Blizzard with its own weapons.
Quick poll: If I happened to notice and point out any similarities between these two characters, would that make me the Pot calling the Kettle black, or the Kettle calling the Pot black? This will keep me up tonight unless I get a clear answer. pic.twitter.com/rt9j3NT0S0
Looking at the image, one immediately notices visual similarities. Although Ash is a bit leaner in build and the head doesn’t quite match, the armor and details are very similar.
There are also overlap in the skills. Both women have a shield they can deploy, can execute a charge, and can reform and bolster their team.
Nevertheless, Ash is a tank that enters battle with a lot of health points, whereas Brigitte specializes in healing and support. And Brigitte is not a new name – she already appeared in a comic alongside Reinhardt in 2016.
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Amazon Twitch Prime subscribers get exclusive items for Fortnite this month. You can easily secure the special loot.
For Fortnite, not only does Update 3.1.0 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC release today, but you can also secure an exclusive loot through Twitch Prime. In addition to special items, you will also receive four exclusive emotes for the Twitch chat.
The Twitch Prime loot for Fortnite consists of several items that we list for you below. These are all included in the game as soon as you complete the redemption process.
Exclusive Havoc Outfit and Back Bling for Battle Royale
Exclusive Sub Commander Outfit and Exclusive Slipstream Glider for Battle Royale
Exclusive Heroes for Save the World: Havoc and Sub Commander
4 exclusive Twitch chat emotes
How to obtain the Twitch Prime Loot for Fortnite
Everything you need is a Twitch Prime subscription. If you’re only interested in the new items and don’t want to permanently use Amazon Prime, you can simply complete the free Prime trial membership. This lasts for 30 days, and if you cancel it immediately after signing up, you won’t have to worry about any charges afterwards. Amazon Prime otherwise costs you 7.99 euros or 69 euros per year. The monthly subscription can, of course, be canceled at any time.
Next, you need to link your Amazon account with your Twitch account. You can easily do this via this link on Amazon.
Once you are a member of Twitch Prime, you can visit Epic’s promotional page and log in there. Then follow the instructions and finally link your Fortnite account with your Twitch account.
After that, you can visit Twitch.tv and click on the crown at the top right next to your account name. Fortnite is visible there first, and you can add the loot to your account. Now click on the link to Epic Games or simply use this direct link to Epic Games. Then you need to click on “Do you have Twitch Prime?” again.
After that, you should see “Receive Loot” after a short search. You may get a query about which platform you want to use the loot for. You can only receive and use the exclusive loot for one.
Now you should see the image displayed above on the Fortnite page. Only with this do you have secured the loot.
Benefits of Twitch Prime
Amazon Prime offers several benefits. With Twitch Prime (included in Amazon Prime), you can subscribe to your favorite streamer for free once a month, thereby supporting them at no cost.
Additionally, there are items and special promotions for games available every month with Twitch Prime. For Call of Duty: World War 2, you currently receive a Heroic Uniform Supply Drop, for example. There is also exclusive loot for Paladins at the moment. Occasionally, games are also available for free.
Another significant advantage of Twitch Prime is ad-free streams and exclusive discounts on game pre-orders on Amazon. Besides Twitch Prime, Amazon Prime also includes Prime Video and Prime Music. Moreover, you enjoy free premium shipping with Amazon.
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The time has come: The anime MMORPG Soulworker is in open beta and you can dive straight into the battle against the aliens.
In the role of a hero chosen by the gods, you face a dark threat. Fifteen years ago, aliens poured out of a wormhole and began to devastate the Earth. Only a few humans survived this invasion. Equipped with supernatural powers, you must try to defeat the aliens and save humanity.
A playable anime
You are a so-called Soulworker, but you have to discover and develop your powers first. The MMO aims to impress with interesting features:
Heroes with different abilities that you improve gradually
Anime graphics
Exploration of a post-apocalyptic city
Combo attacks that can complement each other within the group
If you want to see for yourself how Soulworker plays, you now have the opportunity to join the open beta. To do this, simply download the game from Gameforge via Steam.
However, it is a beta, which means not everything will run smoothly yet. The developers appreciate any feedback.
Allied races in World of Warcraft are not for everyone. We reveal why the new playable races are not good for Azeroth.
The allied races are one of the major features of Battle for Azeroth. Some of the new species can already be played in World of Warcraft. While many fans welcome the newfound diversity through fresh faces and new body shapes, others view the multitude of new species critically. In this column, I would like to explain why I do not like the allied races.
The illogicality in the quests
Blizzard has taken the easy route with the implementation of the allied races. Instead of providing each new race with its own starting area, there is just a short introductory scenario that explains the reasons for how and why the allied races join the Horde or Alliance.
But that is by no means enough. The scenario does not replace the starting areas. The starting areas were there to get a “feel” for the respective people. Those who had completed the Emerald Dream and the Ghostlands knew what made blood elves unique. Those who left Elwynn and Westfall understood the problems of humans.
With void elves, this is not the case. The scenario reveals that the elves have been changed by the void and thanks to Alleria’s training, they are somehow “under control” – for the moment.
Sure, one could say, “They are just blood elves who have been influenced by the void, lol” and would thus be partially correct. But is that enough? Is that sufficient to get a feel for the race? I think not. A few more quest chains would have been exciting.
How exactly do the permanent whispers of the void affect them?
What happens when a void elf gives in to the whispers? Is there even any danger?
Are there also the Driven among the void elves?
What about the hunger for magic of the void elves, who are now cut off from the Sunwell?
All of this is not or only inadequately addressed. And all this makes the void elves a great mystery to me, as I cannot understand how they could be brought into the Alliance so easily.
There are also small blunders that I find disturbing. When I am questing with a Lightforged Draenei in the Shattered Realm and the quest giver says to me, “I have seen hundreds of Lightforged Draenei like you,” that is a huge load of nonsense. When the night elves in Suramar tell my nightborne how much they despise all nightborne, I also feel strangely.
Of course, it would be a huge effort to investigate all old quests for such issues, but these are small errors in the game that spoil the fun and immersion.
Aesthetics and Lore – Is this still “my” Alliance?
While I can get along well with the Lightforged Draenei and Dark Iron Dwarves in the Alliance, I find the implementation of void elves on the Alliance side to be “difficult.” More difficult than Death Knights or Demons were. Stormwind and generally the Alliance are shaped by the Light (or comparably subjective “good” entities like Elune).
The lore explanation for why the void elves are now in the Alliance – even though they are dealing with powers that want to end all existence – is more than inadequate. “Yes, they were just banished and we need all the help we can get” is not a reason that I can accept. The void is the stark opposite of the Light and it is precisely the Light that has helped the humans and the kingdom of Stormwind so often that I cannot understand the inclusion of this race. The reason seems to be “Yes, the Alliance also needs sexy blood elf models, then everyone will be happy” – I am not.
Especially on an RP server, this leads to conflicts. This can also lead to exciting RP events, where there is a sermon against void elves followed by an angry mob, but in the long run, void elves are more of a nuisance. At many times, nearly half of the role players in Stormwind are void elves.
The Vulpera are a similar topic. Even though I will now upset many fans who have been looking forward to these cute characters: I cannot stand these creatures. I sincerely hope that they do not become an allied race. If I have to see the little fox things running through the streets of Stormwind, any thought of a “serious” Alliance will probably be dead for me.
I even find it hard to name logical reasons, apart from aesthetics. But if a little Vulpera were to come toward me in the streets of Stormwind, I would not know how to react in RP. WoW is already a rather colorful fantasy world. It does not necessarily need to become even more colorful.
The sheer power of the allied races
But apart from aesthetics, which can certainly be debated, the allied races bring along entirely different things. Especially the Lightforged Draenei (Alliance) and the Nightborne (Horde) possess unique powers that can influence the outcome of the war in an instant.
The Vindicaar of the Lightforged Draenei: The Vindicaar is the only currently functioning spaceship in orbit around Azeroth. The weapons of the Vindicaar were capable of blowing up entire Legion outposts. Such power, firing from orbit onto Azeroth, could quickly defeat the Horde.
The time magic of the Nightborne: The Nightborne have mastered time magic. They can not only accelerate or slow down entire areas but also reverse time within a certain frame. This basically allows any action to be undone and a new outcome to be chosen. A power that decides wars.
Whether these two powers will really come into play is of course questionable. Perhaps there is a plausible lore explanation for why the Vindicaar is running out of fuel or why the Nightborne have lost their magic. If this is simply accepted in silence, it is ridiculous.
What do you think about the allied races in World of Warcraft? Do you like the new species? Or do you also have concerns about how this is developing?
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Because a teenager in the USA loudly threatened a school shooting during a stream, he got into serious trouble. A judge sentenced him to house arrest and banned him from playing violent games!
When it comes to threats of school shootings, US authorities do not take it lightly. Just recently, there was another devastating school shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people lost their lives.
Therefore, a teenager who live-threatened such a massacre must now face the full force of the law.
“I’ll go on a shooting spree soon!”
A 16-year-old student from Lake Park High School in the suburbs of Chicago, whose name has not been released, is probably not having a laugh right now. The boy had streamed a video on Snapchat while playing a video game. So far, so harmless.
But then he suddenly began to rant about school shootings: “You all should shut up about the school shootings! Otherwise, I’ll do one myself!” He should have thought twice before making that statement, as one of his classmates who saw the stream alerted the authorities out of concern.
There had already been two false shooting threats in the area. Therefore, many locals were on edge.
House Arrest and Gaming Ban!
Last Monday, the police were already at the teenager’s door and took him away. The boy has since been brought before a judge, who immediately acted. The teenager was charged with “Felony Disorderly Conduct.”
This is similar to “public disorder” in German criminal law, but in the USA, such actions are usually punished more severely. According to the defendant’s lawyer, the remark in the stream was not meant seriously.
As a measure, the teenager is now placed under house arrest until further notice. The parents are required to confiscate his smartphone and ensure that the boy does not play any violent games. This arrangement will remain in effect until the next hearing on March 12. If the delinquent is indeed convicted as charged, he could face juvenile detention.
“You can play as much Mario Kart as you want!”
The judicial order only applies to violent games. What game exactly the boy was playing is not yet known. However, it was reported to be a “post-apocalyptic war game.”
The judge added, “You can play as much Mario Kart as you want!” Oddly enough, this game often leads to a lot of frustration and trouble due to its strange interpretation of fairness.
What do you think about the matter? Is the boy being punished too harshly for a seemingly stupid remark? Or should one play it safe in such a case?
Lukas “Sakul” Vonderheide, e-sport athlete in FIFA 18, scored an own goal against his teammate Matthias “STYLO” Hietsch in the last FUT Weekend League. This goal has now become his downfall – the words fraud and competitive distortion are in the room.
He probably didn’t expect that: “Sakul”, who was already qualified for the second FUT Champions Cup in April, will not be making the trip there after all. The reason: An own goal in a FUT Champions match and the resulting accusation of fraud.
“Sakul” gifts “STYLO” the victory
For “Sakul”, it was no longer about anything. He was already qualified for the FUT Champions Cup on Xbox and was only playing on PlayStation 4 for the coins and packs.
It was different for his “FOCUS CLAN” teammate “STYLO”. He was at 33 wins to two losses andcould not afford any missteps. Three losses would mean that he would have no chance left for the top 64 of the FUT Champions rankings. And only such a top placement gets you to the second FUT Champions Cup.
The two were on the phone with each other when they randomly met in the Weekend League. The match was broadcast live on Lukas Vonderheide’s Twitch channel. Shortly after the kickoff, he scored an own goal and then left the game. As a result, he received a loss – and his opponent and teammate “STYLO” the victory.
“I did not tell him to do that. I bear no guilt!”
Even though “STYLO” still missed the top 64 by five places – in the case of a replacement, he now takes a spot from another player due to the “manipulated” victory.
In response to a BILD- inquiry, “STYLO” reported that the intentional loss was never part of their phone conversation: “What my opponent does, I have no influence over. What Sakul did, I do not comment on. Yes, we talked on the phone. But I only told Sakul, upon his question about the score, that I was at 33:2. Then he hung up.”
Even the clan of the two players issued a statement to sport1: “We place great value on fairness and fair play and are against any form of competitive distortion. We communicate this clearly to our players. Moreover, these topics are part of our player contracts.”
Vonderheide himself did not want to comment, but the FOKUS CLAN has announced a statement video from their professional player.
A consequence from EA should not be expected. Instead, the FOKUS CLAN acted themselves: The leadership, which consists of the players themselves in this case, has decided that “Sakul” will not be going to the FUT Champions Cup in April.
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Despite his successful qualification via Xbox, he therefore does not get a chance to win the prize money there.
However, it’s not that bad because: The FUT Champions Cup in April is just another qualification tournament on the road to the FIFA e-World Cup in the summer. And this hurdle “Sakul” has already overcome in January when he made it to the top eight gamers of his console in the first FUT Champions Cup.
After the Weekend League fraud scandal on Xbox, this is already the second negative headline within a week for EA’s important FUT Champions mode.
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A new update for Fortnite is coming today. We will show you the new weapon, the new city, and what else to expect. Here are the patch notes for 3.1.0.
Today, Thursday, during a server maintenance, the new update for Fortnite will be implemented. You can play the update as soon as the server maintenance is finished. The exact time for this is not yet known.
We summarize the highlights in the new patch 3.1.0.
New weapon hunting rifle in Battle Royale. The hunting rifle has no scope and is suitable for medium to long ranges. It drops in unusual and rare.
More frequent better assault rifles, revolvers, and tactical shotguns. The drop rates in Battle Royale have been adjusted, so players find the stronger variants more often. You should not find more weapons of this type, but as many as before, just better ones.
New city “Lucky Landing.” On the southern edge of the island, there is a new location: Lucky Landing.
Less loot at 3 locations. Spawn points have been removed in Snobby Shores, in the industrial area north of Flush Factory, and in Tilted Towers. A total of 25 loot spots on the ground and 11 treasure chests will be removed from these 3 spots.
Impulse grenade is new. The impulse grenade is now also coming to Fortnite’s PvE. It can be used to throw husks through the air or off cliffs. Additionally, players can use it to reach inaccessible places.
Dragonfire shotgun. The shotgun is in the weekly shop. It fires a deadly cone of flames. It is a heavy automatic shotgun.
In Destiny 2, you can get a golden collectible figure for around 18 euros, which contains a code for an exclusive in-game badge.
The badges in Destiny 2 are once again under criticism these days: Because these would represent the new endgame, as the Guardians are currently chasing not new weapons and armor pieces, but only new badges.
Nevertheless, the badges still hold great significance for many Guardians: They not only beautify the character menu, but also serve as the background of one’s gamertag. Other Guardians that you encounter in the game will see your badge directly.
Therefore, many players want a cool or rare emblem that stands out from the crowd. And if you are willing to invest a few extra euros into the game, you will soon be able to get a new, exclusive badge – along with a golden collectible figure.
A Bungie Store exclusive, golden Osiris
The emblem is called “Sonic Simulation” and features a colorful triangle on a black-orange background, which is likely meant to represent the entrance to the Infinite Forest: The collectible figure is a golden Osiris. It is a “Funko Pop” figure that can stand on its own and is about 10 centimeters tall.
To obtain both, you need to buy the golden Osiris at the Bungie Store (link opens a new page). The badge is then included for free. The golden Osiris is exclusive to Bungie, and you can only get it through the store.
The price is 11.99 US dollars. However, you should consider that shipping to Germany costs almost the same again. In total, you should expect about 22.50 dollars, which is approximately 18 euros.
You will receive a code for the badge via email after purchase.
The golden Osiris can currently only be pre-ordered. It is expected to ship at the end of May 2018. The second DLC for Destiny 2 is also expected at the end of May. Whether there will be a connection between a golden Osiris and the second DLC is currently a matter of speculation.
Is a collectible figure plus badge worth the money to you?
Zandalari Druids get cool new forms in Battle for Azeroth. We show you the new WoW models!
With the upcoming expansion Battle for Azeroth, there is a new race dedicated to druidism in World of Warcraft. The Zandalari, thanks to their closeness to the Loa, have a clear connection to nature and are therefore ideally suited for the druid class.
However, with a new race of druids comes a new culture, which is reflected in the forms of the Zandalari druids.
The data miners from wowhead have already extracted many new models from the game files of the current alpha patch and have also come across the models of the druid forms. As is fitting for Zandalari, these have a special affinity for dinosaurs. We would like to introduce these to you briefly.
As a flying form, Zandalari have access to a Pterrordax, of course with the appropriate decoration and plenty of gold jewelry.
The travel form is a Ravasaur – making it much more stylish to travel through the areas of Zandalar!
Similarly, the bear form behaves. The guardian form is apparently a spiked dinosaur that also has massive tusks. You definitely wouldn’t want to cross paths with it, even if it is “just” a tank!
However, the highlight is probably the Moonkin form. Because this has nothing to do with a Moonkin anymore, but visually resembles a arakkoa in dinosaur form!
What do you think of the druid forms of the Zandalari in Battle for Azeroth? Do you like them? Or is it “too far” from the other druids?
The development studio Neowiz will overhaul the combat system of the MMORPG Bless Online once again for the Steam release. This is because the revised combat system, which is live in Korea, is currently receiving criticism.
One of the criticisms of the original version of the MMORPG Bless was the combat system. Skills were executed too slowly, making the battles sluggish. This led to less excitement rather than tension. For the new “Rebuild” version, the developers changed the combat system.
It is now possible to test the revised and significantly faster combat system on the Korean test servers. However, this is also receiving criticism.
Therefore, a further revision is planned, which is to be seen first in the Steam version that we will play in Europe.
The combat system continues to be criticized
Opinions on the current combat system in Bless Online are disappointing:
Even though it has improved, the fights still feel too slow
The skills are executed with a delay
The delay feels like playing with a bad ping
The battles are still cumbersome and sluggish
Fights do not feel fluid
In short: The sluggishness of the combat in Bless is annoying many players over time.
Fights still feel too sluggish
However, a lot has changed compared to the original system. A direct comparison shows that the encounters now happen significantly faster, even though the battles still feel sluggish.
This helps to understand why the original version of Bless needed to be revised. Such slow battles hinder the flow of the game.
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Since the revised combat system is also being criticized and still doesn’t run as fast as many wish, the developers are working on further optimizations and improvements.
According to the team, the Steam combat system of Bless will differ significantly from that on the Korean Rebuild server. What can currently be seen in videos from the Rebuild version does not correspond to the combat system that we will ultimately receive in the global Steam version of Bless.
The developers have not yet explained what exactly they want to change. However, it is likely that the speed will be significantly increased again, as this is the main point of criticism regarding the battles. Interestingly, the Steam version will receive this new system first, even before it is implemented on the Korean Rebuild server. However, when that will happen is currently still uncertain. The release date of the Steam version of Bless is currently just “as soon as possible.”
The Demon Hunter Mionee knows no boundaries in World of Warcraft. Once again, he has set a new record and completed “Mythic+22” solo!
We often report that individual players or groups achieve remarkable feats in World of Warcraft, which are considered “too hard” by the majority of the player base.
Mionee has been a topic for us before, as he consistently proves with his demon hunter that no challenge in WoW is too difficult to tackle alone.
Now Mionee has easily broken the old record of Mythic+19 in the Court of Stars and added three levels on top. After much effort, he managed to complete the Court of Stars at Mythic+22 and entirely solo!
The entire spectacle took a proud 3 hours and 20 minutes and is certainly not something “for the in-between”.
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This was made possible by a particularly merciful combination of affixes, as last week featured “Bursting”, “Fortified”, and “Trembling” – all effects that professionals consider fairly easy.
Mionee’s gear has only improved slightly in recent weeks. Currently, his character is at an impressive item level of 975 and has upgraded the artifact weapon to level 77.
Meanwhile, Mionee is still working on other videos, stating that he has now also completed several “Mythic+11” and “Mythic+12” dungeons solo within the time limit.
Aside from that, not much is to be expected from Mionee for now – he has gained access to the Alpha of Battle for Azeroth. Perhaps we will soon see exciting records from Zandalar and Kul Tiras…
From March 2019, PS Plus members will only receive one third of the current monthly game lineup. What does this mean for players?
For years, the monthly game lineup of PlayStation Plus has included 6 free games:
2 PS4 games
2 PS3 games
and 2 PS Vita games.
Additionally, there have been and will be extra bonus titles or games that can be played on multiple platforms in some months.
These “free games” are included in the subscription of the online service, which costs just under 60 euros for 12 months.
In 2019, Sony is breaking the known game lineup: From March 8, 2019, there will be no more PS Plus games for PS3 and PS Vita. Monthly, there will only be free games for PS4.
What does this PS Plus change mean for players?
This means for you: February 2019 will be the last month in which you will receive free games for PS3 and PS Vita. From then on, the focus will be solely on PS4.
If for this reason you no longer want to be a PS Plus member because you only use the online service for PS3 or PS Vita, you should now turn off the automatic renewal of the PS Plus subscription so that you are not charged any additional costs beyond March 2019.
If you are using PS Plus only for your PlayStation 4 anyway, not much will change for you. In response to a question from Polygon, a Sony spokesperson confirmed that from March 2019, there will only be two PS4 games in the PS Plus lineup. So, no more PS4 games will be available for free monthly, but you will still receive two as standard.
In other words, if you currently use PS Plus for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita, you will lose two-thirds of your free games in 2019.
Further official information from Sony:
The change will not affect the PS Plus games that you have already downloaded or will download by March 2019. As long as your membership continues, these games will remain in your library.
Your game saves and other benefits from PS Plus will also remain unchanged.
Sony justifies this step by stating that many gamers already own a PS4 platform and more PS4 consoles are constantly being adopted into households around the world. The focus should therefore be fully on the current console from 2019 onwards.
Additionally, they emphasize that PS4 users can still look forward to the benefits of PS Plus in the future: online multiplayer features, monthly games for PS4, online storage for game saves, and exclusive discounts for content and network services in the PS Store.
Today, on March 1, there will be a server maintenance in Fortnite. During this time, the game will be offline. How long is Fortnite down on PS4, Xbox One, and PC? What’s in the update 3.1.0? One thing is clear: The jetpack will not be included! Instead, a new weapon will come.
To prepare the servers for the new update, version 3.1.0, the Fortnite servers will be taken offline for an indefinite period.
At 10:00 AM German time, the Fortnite servers will be down.
Matchmaking for the Battle Royale mode will already be disabled half an hour earlier – at 09:30 AM.
So far, it is unknown how long the servers will be offline.
We will update this post for you when the servers are back online.
Update: Around noon, the servers for Fortnite went back online. Hopefully, it stays that way; last week the servers had to be shut down again after half an hour for further maintenance.
What does update 3.1.0 bring to Fortnite on PS4, Xbox One, and PC? New weapon Hunting Rifle
The patch notes for 3.1.0 are expected to be published during the maintenance. What we definitely will not see this week are the jetpacks, which were announced a few days ago.
Epic has identified design issues that need to be addressed. As an alternative, players can try the Hunting Rifle, which is already available in the PvE mode “Save the World.”
Patch 3.1.0 brings a new spot on the map – Lucky Landing
According to Epic, there will be a new lucky spot on the map, which rumor has it will be called Lucky Landing. What there is to discover in this new place is still unknown.
Based on the name, it can be assumed that this place should be approached right after the Battle Bus departs. Are we experiencing a second Tilted Towers? We will know more after the maintenance!
Once the servers are back up after maintenance, you can try the Hunting Rifle and visit the new spot on the map!
