Metal Gear Survive starts in a few hours in Germany. However, according to Konami, you should not use the game as a dating service.
Konami’s “Metal Gear Survive” launches internationally on February 22 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Since February 20, players in the USA have already been playing.
Meanwhile, the usage policies of the game are known with a few interesting prohibitions: Those who wanted to use Metal Gear Survive to find the love of their life or to take their political career to the next level will now be disappointed.
Shooting, not dating!
Apparently, there is no room for love on the battlefields of Metal Gear Survive. This was expressly stated in the terms of use, so no one can say: “I didn’t know that!” After all, every responsible gamer thoroughly reads the game’s EULA and terms before starting a new game.
In the EULA of Metal Gear Survive, it states that it is prohibited for players to seek relationships with another person in the game. It is also forbidden for players to perform actions that, in Konami’s view, serve to initiate a relationship.
Sure, the game is online, and some players have met their partners through an online game. However, this is not Tinder or other “dating apps” where a gamer can fall in love every eleven seconds.
Whether massacre with zombies really provides the right environment for romantic dates is hard to imagine. Nevertheless, Konami apparently deemed it necessary to issue this prohibition.
Another prohibition concerns the upcoming political career of the “Metal Gear Survive” players. Campaigning for the primaries or other political actions is also prohibited in the game. Sorry.
New discounts have started on the PlayStation Store. You can save a few euros on some top games and classics that many might remember from the PS2.
If your PS4 is currently craving for new games, but you don’t want to spend 70 euros on a new title, you can now check out fresh offers in the PlayStation Store.
Since today, Wednesday, February 21st, new promotions for numerous PS4 games are running in the store. The new prices are valid for most games until March 8th at 1 AM, but the offer periods may vary. So if you’re interested in one or the other game, don’t waste time.
Over 60% off on PS4 games
A discount promotion advertises around 60% off on several PS4 games. Here’s a selection:
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 – 19.99 euros (66% off)
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – 24.99 euros (27% off)
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20th Anniversary – 19.99 euros (66% off)
Destiny 2 Digital Deluxe Edition – 54.99 euros (50% off)
Tekken 7 – 34.99 euros (50% off)
Mafia III – 14.99 euros (62% off)
Rocket League – 11.99 euros (40% off)
Sniper Elite 4 – 24.99 euros (64% off)
Friday the 13th: The Game – 17.99 euros (51% off)
Dirt 4 – 29.99 euros (57% off)
You can find the full list of these reduced PS4 games by selecting the “Offers” tab in the PlayStation Store. Or you can follow this link to the PlayStation Store for “60% off PS4 games”.
Games under 10 euros
Another promotion summarizes PS4 games for under 10 euros. Included are some classics that you might have already played on the PS2, like GTA San Andreas.
Monster Hunter World (PS4 and Xbox One) was recently taken down a peg by the creators of the infamous “Honest Trailers.” They usually make fun of everything. But the monster mayhem is so good that it even holds up well here.
On the internet, “Honest Trailers” is notorious for dissecting movies and games in a sarcastic manner. An epic voice reveals the strengths, but mostly the weaknesses, of works like the Wonder Woman film, Star Wars, or Destiny 2.
Especially the often maligned Battlefront 2 recently did not fare well in the Honest Trailers. Now it is Monster Hunter World’s turn.
Lots of Praise …
But don’t worry, Monster Hunter World seems to have been appreciated by the creators of the video. The following aspects are praised, among others:
Finally, a Monster Hunter that can be played “correctly” with a controller. The predecessors were mostly on handhelds.
An open world without loading screens
A tracking system that doesn’t feel like a “Pain in the Ass”
A grappling hook that makes you feel like a “Stone Age Spiderman”
The ability to create a “Badass” cat companion, name it “Mittens,” and slurp the blood of enemies together!
A really cool combat system that one would of course compare to Dark Souls
… but also sharp jabs
However, Honest Trailers would not be Honest Trailers if there weren’t a few things to complain about. Therefore, Monster Hunter World must also endure a few sarcastically stated criticisms in the video:
The fights are great, but the rest of the game is still “as exciting as a tax return”
The game is more accessible and now a bit less complex than learning a foreign language
One spends many hours grinding for that one missing item that one NEVER gets. Not even in a team!
When one finally has a new item, one uses it to beat up the same creatures again. “The circle of life is really beautiful here!”
Finally, the trailer describes the complete humiliation that after a distress signal via flare, three Japanese players would immediately show up and filet the previously unbeatable monster in just a few minutes. “The Shame …”
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In Destiny 2 the fourth faction rally is currently taking place. We will show you how to efficiently farm faction tokens.
From February 20th to February 27th, the fourth faction rally will be held in Destiny 2. By pledging to a faction, you will collect faction tokens during the team battles by completing various activities. These can be exchanged with the representatives of the respective factions for engrams containing faction-specific loot – including new weapons from Season 2.
We will show you how to quickly obtain faction tokens.
How to obtain faction tokens – all sources
During the team battle, you will receive faction tokens as rewards for various activities. The amount of the reward varies depending on the activity. You will receive:
for completing a Strike between 5 and 9 tokens
for the first completion of the Nightfall Strike with each character between 10 and 18 tokens
for successfully participating in a heroic public event 5 tokens
for opening the boss chest in a Lost Sector 3 tokens
in case of victory in the Crucible 5 tokens and in case of defeat 2 tokens
Quick farming methods for faction tokens
The most efficient way to farm faction tokens is represented by Lost Sectors and heroic public events.
Especially in the EDZ on Earth, there are many relatively short Lost Sectors that can be utilized for farming. Since Bungie has removed the timer for opening boss chests in Lost Sectors, the short sectors are excellent for running in, quickly eliminating the boss, opening the chest, and running back out as fast as possible. This process can then be repeated indefinitely and can also be done solo without much trouble. This way, you will also get a good yield for your valuable time even when playing alone.
Especially good for farming – the Lost Sector “East Station” in the EDZ
Heroic public events are also well-suited for farming faction tokens. If you have an experienced fireteam, these events can be easily conquered within minutes and reward you with 5 tokens. With random players, this can become quite challenging as not every player knows how to trigger the various heroic events, but in most cases, it works pretty smoothly even with random encounters.
How to farm solo
If you are farming solo, it is definitely recommended to “clean out” Lost Sectors to approach faction token farming as effectively as possible.
How to farm as a group
If you’re out with a dedicated fireteam, you can’t go wrong by also focusing on Lost Sectors. But a combination of heroic public events and Lost Sectors can also be worthwhile. In this case, the focus is mainly on completing heroic events. If there is a period of time when no public events are available, you switch to looting short Lost Sectors until new public events spawn on the map. This method can also be practiced indefinitely and is an efficient way for a well-coordinated fireteam to obtain faction tokens.
The most efficient way to obtain faction tokens
The current faction rally is just getting started, but a new “fastest way” to farm tokens is already spreading. Here’s how the most efficient farming method works step by step:
How to find the right location:
Open the navigator and head to the rig on the Saturn moon “Titan”
The rig on the Saturn moon “Titan”
After landing, proceed to the Lost Sector “Ladebucht 3”. Houndish will guide you; the location is marked in the video:
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You have found the entrance to the Lost Sector – what now?
Once you’ve entered the Lost Sector, follow the stairs and the winding corridors until you reach a spacious rectangular room – the loading bay
In the middle of the room, directly in front of you, there is a container. Jump on it
From there, you will immediately see the sector boss – a giant ogre – at your feet
Ignore all other enemies and eliminate the boss as quickly as possible. It’s best to use a rocket launcher and your grenades for this
After you’ve taken down the ogre, be sure to pick up the heavy ammo it drops and make your way to the easily visible boss chest, which is also directly in front of you on a slightly elevated platform
The Lost Sector “Ladebucht 3”
You have your tokens – what now?
Once you’ve opened the chest and claimed your well-deserved tokens, turn around 180 degrees and walk to the edge of the elevated platform you are currently on
Below the edge, directly at your feet, is a hive urn – a container that explodes when shot and deals heavy damage. It’s hard to miss
Now jump from the edge to the container below and shoot at it
The explosion will most likely take you out. If not, let the remaining enemies kill you
After you die, you will almost always respawn on the stairs just before the loading bay – the room with the sector boss. Then, enter the room again. The boss should also be back
Repeat the process as often as you like
If you spawn in a different location due to mispositioning after a death or if the sector boss does not appear anymore, you need to briefly leave the Lost Sector to another zone and then play it again according to the described pattern. However, this is rare
Do you know of any better farming methods? Feel free to share your knowledge in the comments.
In Fortnite: Battle Royale (PC, PS4 & Xbox One), you no longer just have to jump out of the Battle Bus and fall like a stone into the depths in Season 3. With new “freefall effects,” you turn into a burning comet, leaving a trail of flames behind!
In Fortnite: Battle Royale, each round begins with you and your 99 fellow players jumping out of a flying party bus over an island. Then, you plummet toward the earth in freefall and deploy your glider just before hitting the ground.
Until now, you could only customize the type of glider. Aside from the regular model, there were umbrellas in the Mary Poppins style, glitter gliders, or the completely crazy floating teddy bear “Bear Force One”.
However, with Season 3 of the Battle Pass, freefall itself becomes even more spectacular!
The freefall effects are now known. In a short clip, the developers at Epic Games spectacularly showed what one can imagine by that.
A comet-like descent!
A player jumps from the bus, and instead of just falling, he comes down glowing like an object during atmospheric entry. His fall is accompanied by a burning trail of flames. An impressive spectacle!
Of course, you are more visible with the flaming trail than when you are gliding around with “Bear Force One,” but many players couldn’t care less. Because in Fortnite, besides winning, it’s also about looking as cool or silly as possible.
But regardless of whether you are burning or not, if you want to win, you should reach the ground as quickly as possible. With our landing tips in Fortnite, you will succeed!
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Following the recent changes, many players can afford a house in Final Fantasy XIV. We have compiled the most beautiful decoration ideas for you.
Actually, the common saying among FFXIV players is that glamour is the true endgame. One plays Final Fantasy XIV with the goal of obtaining the latest and coolest outfits for their character.
However, housing is slowly but surely pushing its way to the top of the endgame Olympus. What the creative guys and girls from the community put together in their houses is truly impressive.
Besides some insane projects like giant robots and cars made from furniture, there are also relatively “normal” home furnishings that still show creativity and ingenuity.
Since the server maintenance on February 20, it has also become possible for private individuals to buy a house, so some players can now look forward to a new home.
To give you some food for thought for the interior design, here are the 10 coolest decoration ideas that have been compiled by the community with plenty of time, patience, and housing glitches.
Classic Library
Built from countless bookshelves, the library features a reception area where the house NPCs are set up. There is also a separate study and a cozy corner for visitors.
Whether the lighting allows for good reading remains to be seen, but it definitely looks cozy.
This is Halloween!
Even though Halloween is still a ways off, as Jack Skellington said, it’s never too early to prepare for it!
Made up of various event furniture, this house decoration literally served as a stage for a costume contest during the last Halloween event of the free company.
Autumn Garden
Of course, you shouldn’t forget the garden when decorating your house. A beautifully designed garden makes your house look even cozier from the outside.
In this case, the garden is adorned with colorful ginkgo, maple trees, and carpet-like foliage, giving it an autumnal look.
Chocobo Café
A Final Fantasy game without Chocobos is truly unimaginable. That’s why there are plenty of Chocobo-themed furniture in FFXIV.
There’s definitely enough to set up a little Chocobo café in a house with Chocobo wallpaper and Chocobo plush toys.
Sweet as Sugar
For fans of stuffed animals and other cute things, there are also plenty of furniture options available.
In this decoration, the cuddle bed plays a central role, as stuffed animals, an aquarium, and a mini Goldsaucer are placed on it.
There are also plenty of flowers and plants distributed throughout the house.
Modern Apartment
Not in the mood for fantasy? The modern apartment is an example of how to furnish your house in a realistic style.
The minimalist colors and many wooden furniture make it possible. And there is even the possibility to create a “TV”!
Conservatory
It is nice to be able to sit in a warm green conservatory on cold days, and in FFXIV, you can also create one with the help of many windows.
Plenty of plants and a canopy bed make it even cozier.
Old-Timer Bar
At first glance, you can see that a lot of heart and soul has gone into this cool bar in Noir style.
Not only are there cool shadow plays with the help of spotlights, but also cars that are completely made out of furniture.
However, the creators had to improvise a lot. Since there are no dartboards or billiard tables in FFXIV, clocks and green benches had to be used instead.
Japanese Garden
Since the release of Asian furniture in the expansion “Stormblood”, there is now also the possibility to design your garden in a classic Japanese style.
In addition to bamboo plants and East Asian grasses, there are even suitable veranda and Hingan hot springs available as furniture for these purposes.
Pastry Shop
Craving something sweet? There’s plenty of that in this house décor, as the interior was designed in the style of a pastry shop.
To achieve this, the creators needed several Sylph windows, many round tables, and plenty of food ranging from small snacks and pastries to large cakes.
To prevent the resale of houses at inflated prices, Square Enix has introduced new rules for acquiring houses in FFXIV:
In PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PC, Xbox One), thousands of players fight for victory every day. Typically, ruthless battles ensue, but sometimes true honorable men and women meet on the battlefield and decide the victory through a duel.
Every fan of samurai films and anime knows the following scene: Two samurai stand opposite each other. Each has their hand on their sword, staring at each other for what feels like an eternity. At an invisible signal, they suddenly run towards each other. The katanas flash, a brief moment passes, and then one of the two collapses, slashed open. The duel is decided, and the victor walks away.
A situation like this recently occurred in the battle royale shooter PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. But with a unique, typical PUBG twist.
The Appearance of the Frying Pan Warrior
Streamer Jake “ChocoTaco” Throop was having a good day. Only one opponent stood between him and a well-deserved chicken dinner in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Usually, such final moments in PUBG are almost unmatched in tension. Players are on edge, and any mistake could be the last.
But Jake’s opponent was simply standing on the green heath, frying pan in hand. As the streamer cautiously approached, the unknown frying pan warrior called out to him, “Hey, I’m watching your stream! How’s it going?”
Draw Your Frying Pan, Let’s Settle This!
Quickly, it became clear that the unknown player was a big fan of Jake and wanted to settle the final duel for the chicken dinner with a frying pan. However, Jake currently had no pan at hand.
By chance, however, a frying pan-wielding teammate had recently died in the vicinity, allowing for the urgently needed kitchen utensil to be obtained.
To make things even more exciting, both players removed their helmets, and Jake threw five smoke grenades to enhance the atmosphere further.
Duel in the Fog
As soon as the grenades were thrown and the area was shrouded in dense fog, it began! Like the samurai previously mentioned, the two ran through the fog toward each other, trying to smash each other’s heads with their frying pans. The two “frying pan samurai” repeatedly emerged from the smoke, swinging their pans.
It got tight, and Jake took a heavy hit. But then his opponent ran into the frying pan, and with a satisfying “Klonk,” the enemy dropped to the ground.
Jake truly deserved his chicken dinner. He thanked his honorable opponent with a relieved “GG” and celebrated the victory by downing a bottle of soda! Cheers!
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Such special actions are always well received in the community. It’s simply nice when in a game plagued by cheaters two gamers agree to an honorable duel for the final victory and actually go through with it!
Evolve has been practically dead for 2 years. Cortyn has ventured into the 4vs1 adventure once again – and misses the game immensely.
Do you remember Evolve? Yes, exactly. The asymmetrical “one monster against 4 hunters” game that was one of the big AAA titles of 2015 – and was ice cold crashed. After the Free2Play switch, development was halted, even though the game is still accessible today.
Evolve had many flaws. The marketing from 2k was a disaster and made the game appear as if it were “DLC – The Game,” even though it never was. The transition to a Free2Play model and listening to “screamers” regarding feedback was also not a wise move.
And yet, in my eyes, Evolve is the best game ever developed. Never has there been gameplay that captivated me so much. Evolve was new. It was more than the usual slurry of games. It was not the twentieth clone of a proven game principle. It was not the tenth “battle royale” or the seventh Minecraft copy. It was a new concept, a completely new gaming experience. It was bold. And it was good!
Yes, matches can still happen – if you have patience.
Evolve was the purest of power fantasies
Evolve allowed players to live out power fantasies as monsters without limits. In the asymmetrical world of Evolve, being a monster was a real threat – a force that you faced hopelessly alone. Compared to games like Dead by Daylight, where the killer can be held back by a single opponent for minutes, the balance of power in Evolve was right. Together, you were strong; alone, you were not.
Yet this very situation meant that hunters could only succeed if they acted as a team, communicated with each other, and planned strategies; in other words: If you had 3 friends playing together. Anyone wanting to succeed as a “solo hunter” in Evolve could not do that.
By now, Evolve has faded into obscurity. The player numbers on Steam fluctuate somewhere between 100 and 500. Finding a lobby can sometimes take a good half hour.
Nevertheless, Evolve exerts such a pull on me that I still have it open at this moment, hoping that four hunters will emerge to pay my little Wraith a visit.
Individual newcomers are still checking out Evolve
Thanks to the Free2Play switch, there are still a few souls wandering into this game now and then. Just today, I encountered at least two dozen newcomers who hadn’t played their hunter past level 3 – which was evident in their gameplay. To prevent scaring them away right off the bat, I offered them an “exciting match” – a one-time beginner bonus.
Even now, nearly 3 years after the release, I still consider Evolve to be the greatest and most intense game I’ve ever had the chance to play. Those who have the time and bring along a few friends should still take a look at the game today – because even though it’s dead, the game looks pretty nice when a lobby is found.
I believe it truly makes me sad that most players never gave Evolve a fair chance and didn’t just spend 1-2 hours engaging intensively with the game. Most players simply don’t know that they should be missing Evolve.
What is your opinion on Evolve? Have you checked it out again in the last years?
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Battlefield 1 has received a new update and Premium players gain access to the Apocalypse DLC on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. It will be the last official DLC for Battlefield 1.
Along with a new update for the shooter, the last official DLC for Battlefield 1 is now available. This is made possible by the Early Access that owners of a Battlefield 1 Premium Pass or the Battlefield 1 Revolution version receive. Beautiful new maps, powerful weapons, and aerial battles await you in the Apocalypse expansion.
Apocalypse DLC Content
Early access to the Apocalypse DLC has now started. Players who neither own a Premium Pass nor the Revolution can purchase the DLC starting March 6.
Even if you only own the base game, you must now download the new update to play online. There are currently no patch notes available for this.
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These contents are included in the Apocalypse expansion:
Apocalypse is the last official DLC for Battlefield 1. EA has already confirmed a new Battlefield title for Fall 2018. But for now, there are still many new contents like aerial battles for BF1, which you can enjoy until the new title comes out. A new stationary weapon that shoots poison gas and the air raid game mode are among the highlights of the DLC.
In addition, there are cosmetic contents like dog tags, codex entries, and medals.
Apocalypse Maps
Five new maps are expected to bring variety to the different matches. Two of the new maps are specifically designed for aerial combat. These can be typical dogfights or battles over gigantic airships.
Passendale
The Belgian hinterland has now turned into a nightmarish landscape of mud and blood. You will find cover in the old ruins.
Caporetto
Along the Isonzo River, you will take part in the battle between Austria-Hungary and the Italian army.
Somme
The seemingly peaceful wheat fields along the Somme are transformed into “hell on earth” by heavy artillery bombardment.
On the Edge (Aerial Combat)
Between snowy peaks, you will fight thrilling battles between British and German aviators.
London Calls (Aerial Combat)
Far above the British capital, you will engage in two different aerial combat modes.
Apocalypse Weapons and Airplanes
What would a Battlefield 1 DLC be without new weapons? Exactly, nothing. The DLC content includes six new firearms, brutal new melee weapons, and other gadgets.
The firearms include the RSC MP and five other unique weapons:
For melee enthusiasts, there is the Butcher’s Cleaver or the Crowbar, with which you can resolve personal differences with opponents in the future:
New toys such as the Anti-Aircraft Missile Launcher of the Assault class return with Apocalypse to the game.
For the new aerial battles, you should have the corresponding tools. These come in the form of two new bombers
In Guild Wars 2 there is a delay in the schedule. For quality reasons, more time is needed for the next content. Guild Wars 2 is currently lacking highlights.
The upcoming episode of the “living story” of the MMORPG Guild Wars 2 has been postponed. Episode 2 of Season 4 was supposed to be presented already, but the developers have decided against it. Some issues have arisen that must be resolved first.
The new episode is intended to meet high standards. Therefore, the developers are taking a bit more time and will announce the release date of the update at a later time.
Guild Wars 2 is running – without highlights
According to NCSoft, Guild Wars 2 is currently stable. Especially the expansion “Path of Fire” has been well received. Nevertheless, one can’t help but wonder why there is so little news about the game at the moment.
Other major MMORPGs are constantly in the news with new updates, changes, adjustments, optimizations. But for Guild Wars 2, the important news mainly consists of new story episodes coming every few months. Here, a routine has set in.
Guild Wars 2 is indeed running. Fans are still engaged, looking forward to new content, and now also understand that developers need more time to make Episode 2 really good.
But somehow the highlights are missing for the game. The things that show that GW 2 is still played with enthusiasm. There are no reports convincing players that GW 2 is facing a bright future. Simply releasing a new story update every few months seems a bit inadequate.
Nevertheless, the game is still performing well, and judging by the reactions in the forum, the fans do not mind that the new episode of the MMORPG is now delayed.
In The Division 1.8, we show you how to build a powerful DeadEYE build. This will let you excel in PvP.
DeadEYE is the gear set for the snipers among you. If you enjoy shooting enemies from the background with the sniper, you should take a closer look at this set. In the past, it was possible to create “1 shot, 1 kill” builds, which is no longer possible in 1.8. Nevertheless, it still has its benefits.
Currently, DeadEYE cannot quite compete with the power of Striker sets or Nomad sets, as it only shines in certain situations. You are dependent on a group to keep you alive. Solo agents have a hard time with DeadEYE. Still, this set has outstanding damage potential.
Youtuber MarcoStyle now presents a strong DeadEYE build in the video, which he believes allows you to get the most out of the set and excel particularly in PvP and in groups:
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This build not only relies on firearms – which one could expect from a DeadEYE build – but also on stamina, so you can stay on your feet longer under enemy fire. The risk is therefore somewhat lower, and the “survivability” is higher.
For the build, you need 5 pieces of the secret DeadEYE set. This has been in the game since the first global event:
2-set bonus: +40% initial stability
3-set bonus: +20% precision rifle critical hit damage
4-set bonus: Talent – While zoomed, precision rifles lose the headshot bonus but gain 100% critical hit chance while in cover and 50% critical hit chance outside of cover.
With DeadEYE, headshots are not necessary. Instead, you fully rely on critical hits, giving you the entire body of the enemy as a target area. The 3-set bonus and the 5-set bonus increase crit damage, allowing you to benefit more from the talent.
These are the armor pieces:
Chest Piece: Energized Talent (Allows all healing skills to over heal) with firearms, health points, exotic damage resilience, and ammo capacity
Mask: Firearms with exotic damage resilience and burn resistance
Knee Pads: Stamina with health points and three resistances
Backpack: Firearms with health points and ammo capacity
Gloves: Firearms with precision rifle damage, SMG damage, and crit damage
Holster: Health points
For the mods, focus on health points and firearms. You also need mods with crit damage through the pulse.
Overall, you should aim for over 8000 firearms, 5000 stamina, and 3000 electronics:
The weapons of the build
You need a sniper for medium to long distances and an SMG for close range – in case you get overwhelmed by enemies:
Surplus SVD (Precision Rifle): With Deadly (Critical hit damage is increased), Prepared (Damage increases by 15% at a distance of over 30 meters to the target), and Competent (Weapon damage increases by 10% for 15 seconds after using a skill)
The House (SMG): With Malevolent (Crit chance is increased when the health bar has more than 2 segments), Receptive (Damage increases by 15% at a distance of under 10 meters to the target), and Card Counter (Half of the magazine deals bonus damage). We present The House with its exotic talent here in more detail.
The House is considered by far the strongest SMG that excels at close distances. The SVD is a fast-firing, accurate sniper rifle that allows you to land secure shots in both PvE and PvP. Focus on crit damage mods – both for The House and the SVD.
The skills of the build
The skills:
Pulse with Hacker
First Aid with Adrenaline Injector
The character talents:
Rescue Medical
Field Medic
Steady Hands
Precision
This way, you obtain a build with which you can deal a lot of damage with your sniper. If the enemies get too close, switch to the submachine gun. Here you rely on crit damage as well as solid survivability.
The Battle Pass for the upcoming Season 3 in Fortnite: Battle Royale includes some new cosmetic items, including back bling. But what is that supposed to be? Epic now provides answers!
On February 22, the new Season 3 in Fortnite: Battle Royale starts. 100 levels packed with items can be earned. In addition to the already known outfits, skins for the harvesting tool, as well as emotes and gliders, completely new items will also come to the game.
There will be individual loading screens, free-fall effects, and the so-called “back bling” with the start of the new season. Since Epic has not released any images of the new items, speculation has been rampant.
Can soon walk without wings – the Love Ranger
Will we have confetti blown out of our rear during free-fall effects in the future? One does not know. At least regarding the ominous “back bling”, we are now wiser!
Some outfits already come with a backpack. Whether it’s the Raptor or the Olympian, which could be purchased a few days ago, they carry a backpack that can be exchanged or even completely removed in the future, as an Epic employee revealed on Twitter.
But that’s not all. Not only backpacks count as “back bling”. You will also be able to remove and exchange the shield of the Black Knight. Maybe with the wings of the Valentine’s Day outfit?
His back will also be adjustable soon!
Epic promises many customization options here. The more outfits you own, the more you can customize. Whether individual customization options will be available for all outfits is still unknown. We will learn more at the start of Season 3.
The time has come: The adventures of the Metal Gear series continue in another dimension – Metal Gear Survive transports you not only into a dangerous new world but also into a fight for sheer survival. Here is the launch trailer
Survival games are in. ARK: Survival Evolved has led the way, and other developers want to join in this currently popular genre as well. So does Konami, who is using their Metal Gear brand to present you with a survival game that you can experience either alone or together with other players.
The launch trailer prepares you for the adventure
At launch, the studio released an exciting trailer that shows you what to expect in the game. You find yourself in another dimension, where gruesome creatures and zombies reign. Your task: You must survive. But that is not so simple.
You build a base that you expand into a fortress to protect yourself from enemies. But you also need resources and food, which you find in the wilderness, where the dangerous creatures roam. You do this either alone in the single-player campaign or together with other players in online mode.
Survival in a world full of zombies
Metal Gear Survive can be compared with other survival games:
You explore a large, open game world
You gather resources and food
You get hungry, which you must satisfy
You craft new and better items
You build a base that you expand gradually
Your character can be improved through attributes and skills
You fight against “crystalline” zombies and other creatures
Initial Criticism at Launch
The launch occurred first for the PS4 and Xbox One in the USA. The PC version follows on February 22, just like the international launch. The developers stated that updates will be released starting next month, which will also introduce new content. This includes additional co-op missions and exciting events.
Blizzard cares for dogs. With the “Puppy Rumble,” Overwatch has launched the cutest puppy event in the world.
On the night from Sunday to Monday, things were “a bit” different during the Overwatch League. Instead of watching professional players compete for high prize money, the “Puppy Rumble” took place.
Dogs and puppies were dressed up as various heroes from Overwatch and then had to compete against each other in an “arena” to play a round of Capture the Flag.
Of course, there were no real battles, but rather an overdose of cuteness in the form of dogs playing with each other. The “map objective” took a back seat, because who could think of skill ratings while watching the playful antics of the dogs?
You can watch the entire stream here in full length. The first “matches” start at minute 17.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9RJxFLUuNc
Attention for homeless dogs
This event was presented as an actual match – there were introductory videos for each of the “teams” and everything was accompanied by commentators who offered more than just a few funny remarks.
The event was organized together with various animal shelters that care for abandoned dogs. The goal was to generate more attention for the dogs and help them find a new home.
Many of the dogs caught the interest of viewers and some four-legged Overwatch stars have since found new owners.
Cortyn says: I find it absolutely fascinating how the commentators can remain so serious throughout all of this and never run out of “silly remarks.” The acting talent for this is simply outstanding. Aside from that, it was certainly a nice thing to help some dogs find a new home – it’s also great PR for Blizzard and Overwatch. Thus, it was a “win-win” situation for everyone involved and was immensely funny.
The former Battle Royale hit H1Z1 is at risk of disappearing against the tough competition from Fortnite and PUBG. Since the competition in the genre increased, H1Z1 has lost 91 percent of its players compared to its peak.
H1Z1, formerly known as “H1Z1: King of the Kill,” is the vastly more successful Battle Royale spin-off of a zombie survival game that was also named H1Z1. Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene was even involved in the development of King of the Kill back then, before he moved to Bluehole to develop PUBG.
A fateful moment. While H1Z1 thrived in 2016 and the first half of 2017 without Greene, the rise of PUBG in the second half of 2017 marked the decline of H1Z1. It reached its lowest point in 2018.
The peak number of concurrent players on Steam for H1Z1 – Source: GitHyp
H1Z1 in free fall, no room in the genre
At the beginning of the PUBG era, H1Z1 developer Daybreak Games still thought that their game would take the place of the more action-packed, arcade-style Battle Royale game. PUBG would attract the realism fans among the Battle Royale fans. It was believed that both games could coexist.
Meanwhile, the situation for H1Z1 looks even worse. Instead of sharing the top of the Battle Royale food chain with PUBG, the cheeky and colorful Fortnite: Battle Royale came along and took the place that was originally intended for H1Z1.
Fortnite, the colorful shooter with the building system and quirky outfits, fit much better into the scheme of the arcade Battle Royale shooter. Additionally, it has been free-to-play on PC, as well as on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One from the start.
So far, PUBG is only available on PC and Xbox. H1Z1 has never made it from PC to consoles despite many promises.
New low reached, only about 10,000 players online at the same time
Alongside the two genre giants Fortnite and PUBG, H1Z1 is increasingly disappearing into oblivion. Currently, about 91 percent of the original player base has vanished. They are probably playing PUBG or Fortnite.
On Steam, there are usually fewer than 10,000 players during peak hours. The peak number of concurrent players on Steam was only 14,000 in February. That is a far cry from the old glory days, when as many as 150,000 gamers could roam the servers.
On Reddit, players are now venting their frustration towards developer Daybreak and especially their former CEO John Smedley, who had pushed for the Battle Royale mode. They feel that the zombie MMO H1Z1 was ruined and buried because of this. The failure, therefore, seems to be well deserved.
Will Fortnite be released this year for the Nintendo Switch? Is the release in 2018? Yes – at least that’s what industry analyst Marcus Sellars claims. What’s the truth about the rumor?
The Nintendo Switch is becoming increasingly popular. It was sold more often in 2017 than the Wii U in its entire lifespan. Approximately 15 million consoles are estimated to have been sold in 2017, which is a significant success.
Given this, it seems likely that there are plans to port and release major and popular titles. According to Marcus Sellars, journalist and industry analyst, two major titles, Diablo 3 and Fortnite, are set to be released this year on Nintendo’s new console:
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When asked about a release window, Sellars replied with August / September. If this information is correct, the date could also mark the transition from Early Access to Free2Play for Fortnite. This way, Epic would mobilize the largest possible number of players on the Switch.
For several months now, fans have been repeatedly asking Epic for a concrete date; Epic has always been evasive, only confirming the year 2018.
Epic has also talked about a port
Creative Director Donald Mustard positively responded to a related inquiry on Twitter back in January. When asked about Epic’s interest in a Switch port, Mustard replied:
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Collectors in Azeroth are happy. Those who enjoy collecting transmogifications will be able to pursue their passion again with WoW: Battle for Azeroth.
Since patch 7.3.5 of World of Warcraft the entire world scales with the player’s level. This also applies to dungeons, where the rules of “Personal Loot” have been in effect since then, meaning: Each player receives individual rewards, but only items that their character can use.
However, the “Personal Loot” system also brought some problems, especially for gear collectors. With Personal Loot, a player can only receive items that are useful for their own class. Mages, for example, can only find cloaks that have intellect, while rogues can only acquire leather armor that has agility as a stat. However, if the mage wants to have the nice cloak with agility as a look (which they could at least equip), they cannot obtain it.
Legacy Loot System for Old Content
Blizzard has heard the players’ criticism and promised to introduce a “Legacy Loot System” with Battle for Azeroth. This means that loot in dungeons and raids will be distributed differently when the content is trivial for the respective character – that is, at least one expansion behind. Specifically, the following changes are expected:
The number of items that can drop from a boss is as high as if you were present with a full group.
For raids with flexible sizes (like LFR), there will be as many items as if you were present with 20 players.
All items on the loot list have a chance to drop from the boss, not just items for your own specialization.
If you are with multiple players in the group, the loot will be divided but will be tradeable. For example: If you defeat a boss with two players and 4 items drop, each player receives 2 items, which can be traded.
The change is expected to go live with Battle for Azeroth, likely with the major pre-patch 8.0, which will probably go live in late summer 2018. Until then, collecting transmog gear unfortunately remains a struggle.
Are you looking forward to being able to collect transmogs more effectively soon? Or is the change coming too late?
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Some interesting games for PlayStation 4 will be released in the PS Store this week between February 19 and February 25. Two new releases are worth a closer look – as they might be worth your time.
The PlayStation Store is expanding its offerings this week with a host of new games and additional content. Two interesting PS4 games with multiplayer elements are Konami’s “Metal Gear Survive” on February 22 and “Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet” from Bandai Namco Entertainment on February 23.
What kind of games are these? Who are they worthwhile for?
What is Metal Gear Survive?
“Metal Gear Survive” is a third-person co-op shooter with survival elements. The online game follows seamlessly from the destruction of Mother Base in “Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes.” Through a dimensional portal, Big Boss’s Militaires Sans Frontières enter an alternate reality where their survival skills are put to the test against hordes of zombies.
The similarities with “Metal Gear Solid 5” are relatively minor. Apart from the setting in the “Metal Gear” universe that ties to “Phantom Pain” and a similar open world, “Metal Gear Survive” takes its own gaming path:
Metal Gear Survive has a purely solo campaign. Although there is a co-op multiplayer mode for up to four players outside these missions, PvP features like in “Phantom Pain” are missing.
The game is heavily influenced by survival aspects. Characters experience hunger, need to gather food, and cook meat to protect themselves from diseases. While you are outside the base searching for important items or battling enemies, you will encounter toxic clouds. For such situations, there is a mask with a limited oxygen tank. If you run out of air, you must return to the base.
Another core element of the game is the crafting system. In “Metal Gear Survive,” you can gather various resources. From these, you can craft a variety of weapons or invest resources in the construction and defense of your own base.You can upgrade it with resources or equip it with powerful weapons.
RPG elements are also present. The zombies leave behind something called “Kuban Energy,” which you can use to unlock new attributes or abilities for your character at your discretion.
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It could be something for you if:
You generally enjoy the survival genre. Because if you exclude the “Metal Gear” addition from the title of the game, “Metal Gear Survive” reveals itself as a quite attractive representative of the genre for survival fans – especially since there aren’t many survival games on the market for PS4 and Xbox One. “Metal Gear Survive” can fill this gap. But also those who enjoyed exploring the world in “Metal Gear Solid 5,” liked to explore and collect, and always wanted to build a camp with friends can do this in “Metal Gear Survive.”
Better to steer clear if:
You are die-hard fans of the “Metal Gear Solid” series and expect exciting adventures around Solid Snake. This game was definitely not developed for that audience! Those expecting a deep military plot full of intrigue and exciting twists will likely not really get what they hoped for with “Metal Gear Survive.” Also, players who cannot get into the survival genre should rather avoid this title.
Current sentiment:
Right now, “Metal Gear Survive” is a contentious topic – it has caused heated discussions and controversial debates in the gaming community long before its release.
It is the first game in the “Metal Gear” series created without the legendary creator Hideo Kojima. This does not sit well with many players and fans of the series. They fear that “Metal Gear Survive” will turn into a soulless cash grab by Konami. The good name of the Metal Gear series is thus being wasted to market a silly zombie shooting game.
Others, however, say that “Metal Gear Survive” is a solid and quite fun representative of the survival genre, emphasizing that it is only the game name that led to this whole controversy and not the actual quality of the game. Had the game been given a different name that omitted the “Metal Gear” addition, the criticism might not have been so severe.
This discussion has already been dividing the community for quite some time. However, a positive aspect might be a statement from the MGS producers. They have now stated that the game will not contain microtransactions, loot boxes, or P2W features.
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What is Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet?
“Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet” is a “shooter RPG” and is based on the second season of the popular anime series “Sword Art Online.” Players find themselves in the virtual world of Gun Gale Online – basically a “game within a game”. Primarily, a lot of shooting happens in Gun Gale Online, as the name suggests, with all kinds of weapons, from sniper rifles to small pistols or machine guns. If desired, players can also opt for melee weapons and, like in the anime, face a special challenge.
Primarily, “Fatal Bullet” is a single-player game that tells an exciting story in the Sword Art Online universe. But multiplayer fans should also find something to enjoy, as there are PvP battles between teams and co-op missions against particularly tough bosses.
It is ideal for you if:
You loved the second season of “Sword Art Online” and want to spend more time in the world of Gun Gale Online, which was only partially presented in the anime. Additionally, those who have already played the JRPGs that are part of SAO will likely also enjoy this game.
Besides that, the game is also recommended for all fans of “light” shooters with many story elements. It suits both as a solo activity for an extensive gaming evening or as a co-op variant with some friends in PvP and PvE.
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Furthermore, the game is not for those who cannot get into a typically Japanese setting and dislike the “cliché drama” or big-eyed aesthetics of anime.
Anime polarizes – and Fatal Bullet is no exception.
Current sentiment:
The predecessor “Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization” received quite good reviews from players, so a fan base has already gathered around the release. However, this also places high expectations on “Fatal Bullet.” Many fans also hope that the multiplayer part of “Fatal Bullet” can provide long-term motivation. Additionally, the graphics, which did not do justice to their time, were a major point of criticism – at least from the first impression, improvements have been made in all areas. The anticipation outweighs the doubts among fans.
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The Free2Play military MMO Armored Warfare by My.com is finally available on PlayStation 4. From now on, you can engage in action-packed tank battles with modern tanks on PS4.
Armored Warfare is a tank MMO in the style of World of Tanks. However, where the research tree in Wargaming’s tank frenzy ends, it begins in Armored Warfare! Here, you play modern tanks ranging from the Cold War era to highly advanced steel behemoths.
Therefore, in Armored Warfare, you will find brand new tanks like the Russian Armata or the latest version of the German Leopard II. In addition to PvP battles, there are also PvE missions and scenarios where you compete against AI and human opponents.
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Armored Warfare was previously only available for PC, but starting February 20th, the modern tank hunt is also available for PlayStation 4. The game is completely free to play. No PS Plus subscription is required.
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