In FIFA 18 Ultimate Team, the TOTW 14 (Team of the Week 14) is known. These players receive Inform cards in the fourteenth Team of the Week (TDW 14) in FUT 18.
While the Bundesliga has just entered the winter break, there are no breaks in the Ultimate Team mode of FIFA 18. Even over the holidays, the Teams of the Week are reliably published.
This week, starting from December 20th, TOTW 14 is up. Highlights include some players: Neymar (94) and Suarez (93) have ratings well over 90. David Silva is exactly at 90. From the Bundesliga, Naldo, Kalou, Raffael, and Ulreich are prominently featured:
TOTW 14 – Ratings of the Player Cards in Ultimate Team
Starting XI:
GK: Anthony Lopes – Olympique Lyonnais RB: Šime Vrsaljko – Atlético Madrid LB: Marcos Alonso – Chelsea CB: Naldo -FC Schalke 04 CM: Miralem Pjanić – Juventus CM: David Silva – Manchester City CM: Aaron Mooy – Huddersfield Town CM: Sergej Milinković-Savić – Lazio LW: Neymar – PSG CF: Raffael – Borussia Mönchengladbach ST: Luis Suárez – Barcelona
Substitutes:
GK: Sven Ulreich – FC Bayern München RB: Djibril Sidibé – Monaco CM: Pizzi – SL Benfica LM: Ryan Babel – Beşiktaş LM: Salomon Kalou – Hertha Berlin RF: Josip Iličić – Atalanta CF: Shinji Okazaki – Leicester City
CM: Henry Rojas – Millonarios FC LM: Gary Mackay-Steven – Aberdeen LW: Manuel Milinković – Heart of Midlothian ST: Timmy Thiele – FC Carl Zeiss Jena ST: Theoson Jordan Siebatcheu – Stade de Reims
These were the predictions for Team of the Week 14 in FUT 18
TOTW predictions are forecasts of which players deserve a place in the upcoming Team of the Week. While these predictions never fully align with the official TOTW, it is risky to make transfers based on these predictions, yet they provide a good overview of which players could receive the coveted special cards.
We provide an overview of predictions from various FIFA sites.
Shinji Okazaki [CF] 77 > 81 – Japan – Leicester City
Raffael [CF] 84 > 86 – Brazil – BMG
What is the Team of the Week (TOTW) in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team?
Every Wednesday, EA Sports unveils the Team of the Week in the “Ultimate Team” mode of their annual football simulation. This is also the case in FIFA 18. Players who performed outstandingly in real football during the past week receive special cards that feature improved attributes.
You can obtain TOTW cards within a week from the packs that may contain Rare (Gold) players. However, the chance of this is considered low. Additionally, you can buy these on the transfer market if they are offered by other players. The prices for them are usually extremely high.
The Team of the Week 14 is available from December 20 at 7 PM to December 27 at 7 PM in the packs.
Niantic introduces the new AR+ mode. This allows you to catch monsters in Pokémon GO in entirely new ways. We show you how it works.
Niantic calls the new augmented reality mode for Pokémon GO “AR+” and will soon make it available to trainers around the world. However, it is currently exclusive to iOS users. Players on Android devices cannot use the new mode yet.
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The AR+ mode uses the ARKit toolkit provided by Apple. This enhances graphics and dynamics when catching Pokémon. This means that you can expect even more realistic encounters with Pokémon.
Soon, trainers around the world will be able to use the AR+ mode with iOS 11 on the iPhone 6s and newer models.
Scaling: The new AR+ mode ties wild Pokémon to specific points in the environment. Niantic aims to represent how large the monsters would appear in the real world.
A huge Snorlax will clearly block your path, and Charizard will look even more powerful.
Aware: To catch a monster, you need to sneak up on it. Pokémon will run away if they notice trainers approaching. There is a consciousness indicator next to the Pokémon. If it fills up, the monster will disappear. If this happens, you can tap on the tall grass nearby. This may give you another chance to catch the Pokémon.
The awareness indicator next to Pikachu
If you sneak close to a monster without startling it, you will receive an Expert Handler bonus.
The Expert Handler Bonus: In AR+ mode, you can prove if you are a true Pokémon expert. Start your catching attempt from close to a Pokémon to have a better chance of receiving an excellent throw bonus. In addition, the Expert Handler bonus grants you even more experience points and stardust.
Niantic’s presentation of the AR+ mode looks promising. Unfortunately, only iOS users will initially enjoy the new catching possibilities and the Expert Handler bonus. Hopefully, this feature will be quickly released for Android users as well.
Skyforge, the fantasy/SciFi MMORPG by My.com, is now available on Xbox One. To help you get started, we have cool Deluxe packages of the “Collector’s Edition” as well as regular Starter Packs.
Skyforge is a futuristic online role-playing game with an action combat system, set in a science fiction world with fantasy elements. Your heroes are “Immortals,” essentially gods with superpowers. You are the last line of defense against hordes of aliens that want to plunder and devastate your beautiful world, Aelion.
In addition to the action combat system, Skyforge always offers you the ability to play a different class. So, if you no longer like your melee Berserker class, you can instead become a “Gunner” with a heavy cannon. Or you can switch to the Witch and plague enemies with curses.
Skyforge has already been available on PC and PlayStation 4 for some time. A version for Xbox One has also been released.
60 Collector’s Editions and 40 Starter Packs to Win
To have as much fun in the game as possible, it’s useful to have several classes to switch between. Therefore, the developers have sent us a batch of codes for Starter Packs with useful unlocks that we would like to pass on to you. We have two types of packages: the Collector’s Editions “Wasteland Guardians” worth €60 each and the regular Starter Packs worth €10 each.
If you want to win a code, you must complete at least three of the actions from the embedded window above. The deadline is January 8, 2018. Winners and prizes will be determined randomly and notified via the provided email address. Good luck! Legal recourse is excluded!
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In Destiny 2, the winter event “The Dawning” is in full swing. The joy of snow and the frustration of microtransactions have broken out.
On December 19, the Dawning event started, transforming the Tower and the Farm into a winter wonderland. It is snowing there, you can launch lanterns into the sky, have snowball fights, and everything is festively decorated. Christmas spirit is coming to Destiny 2!
But is this winter event really just a festival of bliss? How is “The Dawning” received in the community? On reddit, there are currently several threads on the front page where Guardians express their opinions.
Guardians are throwing their light and snowballs around – it’s well received
The top thread on reddit with nearly 5000 upvotes is full of praise for The Dawning: The Inferno in the Crucible is said to be great; Bungie should keep it even after the event.
In the Inferno, your abilities recharge much faster, which means you fight almost exclusively with your super attacks. You are throwing your light all around, which is both chaotic and fun.
After all the criticism of previous PvP events like the Iron Banner and the Trials, which were basically just standard modes with different tokens as rewards, the Inferno finally brings variety to PvP. While some Guardians may find “Mayhem” too chaotic, many players write that this mode brings fresh air and is also excellent for relieving stress.
Moreover, the snowball fights during the Dawning are “cooler” than expected. You can even knock down enemies with snowballs in Strikes, which temporarily stuns them and deals damage. In the Tower and especially in the Farm, you can really enjoy bombarding each other with snowballs. They provide a welcome, new gameplay experience.
A Redditor kyle007US points out a big advantage: You can grab a snowball in the Tower and throw it right in Tess Everis’s face. Because Tess often causes frustration among Guardians, as she hides all the delicious Dawning items behind Dawning Engrams – and these can be obtained through microtransactions.
Tess, the fun spoiler – Those who want everything must reach for their wallets
Many Guardians are currently complaining on reddit that the Eververse and the microtransactions are too prominent. One user calls the Dawning the “Black Friday in the Tower”. He shared this video, showing a group of Guardians rushing to the Eververse because Tess Everis has an initial gift for you:
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Another Guardian looked closely at the new offerings in the Eververse. He concluded that the Dawning event is entirely based on encouraging players to engage in microtransactions. Because: You can earn the items, and the most exciting items, like exotics and the new armor, can be acquired for glimmer, but these are far too expensive, so you could never earn enough glimmer in three weeks:
There are 15 new legendary armor pieces (5 per class). Each piece costs 1200 glimmer. That totals 18,000 glimmer. Most Guardians will struggle with this hurdle alone, as 18,000 glimmer is extremely high.
Additionally, there are two exotic sparrows that cost a total of 5000 glimmer, as well as several other legendary sparrows. Altogether these cost around 12,000 glimmer.
And how expensive the exotic ships, ghost shells, and the emote are remains unknown. But just the legendary exclusive items cost thousands more.
In total, 81 items can drop from the Dawning Engrams. You would need to open hundreds of engrams to obtain all of them. And to buy them in the weekly rotating glimmer offerings, you would need to invest an impossible amount of playtime in Destiny 2.
Furthermore, with experience points, you do not earn Dawning Engrams, only the standard engrams for the Eververse.
In other words, if you want all Dawning items, the game essentially forces you to reach for your wallet and buy Dawning Engrams. Especially since this is also the fastest way to get the pile of glimmer you need to get a specific item in the glimmer offer.
Two more things that are being criticized:
There are four new exclusive shadersof the Dawning. However, since shaders are consumables, you must either use them sparingly or stock up a large supply – if you like them. Because whether they will still be available after the event remains to be seen.
Some complain that the Vault needs to be expanded. So many new items with the Dawning, but so little space to store them!
What is your opinion on the Dawning so far?
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The new Warframe Khora summons her own cat, which can even be controlled by the player. Digital Extremes presented Khora’s skills in Devstream 103. The studio also revealed that the new frame lady is coming to the online shooter in 2018.
The developers at Digital Extremes first showcased Khora’s abilities in the video during Devstream 103 . The cat lady has the following special properties:
an exalted whip. This means that Khora has a weapon by default.
she can switch damage types between impact, puncture, and slash.
Khora summons her own cat. The Kavat can be controlled by the player and is independent of the pets.
In the stream, the skills and characteristics of Khora were examined in more detail. In the image below, Khora’s Kavat, named Venari, can be seen. The cat can be customized in appearance and can also be equipped with modifications.
Khora’s abilities: How the whip, Kavat & damage switcher work
Like every Warframe, Khora has four unique abilities available to her when she enters the battlefield. The names of the abilities are currently only known in English.
Ability 1 – Phase Lash:
When activating the first ability Khora switches between damage types impact, puncture, and slash.
When switching types, Khora’s appearance changes color to indicate what damage type she is currently dealing.
If you hold down the button for ability 1, Khora’s whip lashes out. The whip deals the type of damage that the player has currently selected. This is an AoE damage and thus has a high area of effect.
Ability 2 – Ensnare:
When Khora casts Ensnare on an enemy, multiple foes in the vicinity are drawn in
Enemies are immobilized when pulled in
This attack deals damage over a longer duration
Ability 3 – Call Venari
Venari is Khora’s own Kavat and can be summoned onto the battlefield
If ability 3 is activated once Venari is summoned, the player can command the Kavat
Venari also adapts her damage and appearance to Khora’s selected damage type
Venari receives her own section in the player’s arsenal. Here, the Kavat’s appearance can be changed and modifications can be applied.
Ability 4 – Exalted Phasewhip
This ability was not presented in the livestream
Exalted Phasewhip translates somewhat to “Exalted Phase Whip” in German. It can be assumed that this ability has something to do with Khora’s whip.
Khora in the gameplay video from Devstream 103
Below is the embedded Devstream, starting at the point where Khora was introduced. All skills, except for ability 4, can be seen here.
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Khora coming in 2018 – An exact release date is still unknown
Digital Extremes revealed in a roadmap what announcements are still to be made regarding Warframe in 2017. Khora is only planned for 2018, and an exact release date is not yet known. Along with the new Warframe, new weapons and cosmetics will also be introduced into the game.
Although Bethesda explained with a funny video that they will continue to develop single-player games in the future, the company is not averse to online games. Players have been hoping for a Fallout Online for years. But what should it offer?
Simply launching a regular MMORPG set in the Fallout universe could be difficult in today’s times. Player preferences have changed. Currently, online shooters of the Battle Royale brand are more popular than MMORPGs. However, probably hardly anyone wants to play a Fallout online shooter. But what could an online game in the Fallout universe look like?
We have come up with five features that could make the title interesting.
Fallout 4 plays more action-packed than its predecessors. For this, the gunplay was modeled after Destiny.
1. A fast yet tactical combat system
What distinguished Fallout 3, New Vegas, and Fallout 4 is the V.A.T.S. combat system. However, this cannot be transferred to an online game. V.A.T.S. pauses or slows down the game action to allow for tactical superiority and to target body parts on enemies. In a persistent online game world, it is not possible to pause time without annoying all other players. Nevertheless, a Fallout online game should provide the option to use V.A.T.S. without becoming too slow.
Thus, Fallout 4 would need a fast yet tactical combat system reminiscent of V.A.T.S.
In the not-so-dead world, there is much to discover. Only the controls could be better in some areas.
2. A changing game world
As exciting as many missions in MMORPGs are, the story usually does not change the world. Even if the villain is at the gates of the capital, in principle, it cannot be taken or destroyed. For example, what would happen if no one stops the Lich King in World of Warcraft? Nothing. This is simply due to the nature of an online game.
The Elder Scrolls Online, on the other hand, offers “Phasing,” which allows for real changes. NPCs can die, cities can be overrun – but only those who have completed the quests and made a corresponding decision see this change in a special instance of the area. This allows for real consequences and changes in the course of the story, giving players the feeling that they can achieve something. The downside is that you don’t see players who made different decisions.
But here Fallout should perhaps go a step further: The world should be able to be truly changed – based on the actions of the players.
In Fallout 4, many dangers lurk, with moments of surprise.
3. Not massively in MMORPG
Sounds strange, but it would make sense. On one hand, it seems unwise to fill a post-apocalyptic world, where there are few survivors left, with thousands of players. On the other hand, having only a few players per server creates something that is lacking in most MMORPGs: the feeling that the player is something special in the world.
A Fallout Online should, of course, still be a multiplayer game. But what if there were only a few players in this world, making them actual heroes?
MMORPGs are based on pen & paper role-playing games. In these, only a handful of heroes engage in an exciting story. Novels typically revolve around a group of heroes who save the world. Why not bring this feeling back to an online game? No MMORPG but just a MORPG. Few players per server, who thus experience even more intense stories and feel special. And it would always be exciting to meet another player, as you never know how they will react.
The environments are credible and coherent, looking good.
4. Survival in the apocalypse
Survival is a double-edged sword. Many online games are currently going this route, making it a “worn-out” feature for players. However, in the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout, it would make sense. Here, survival has been important since the beginnings of the series. Heroes need food and water, must protect themselves from radioactive storms and radiation exposure. All this should be present in a Fallout Online and play an important role.
Survival should not, however, define the core of the game. Rather, it should be integrated as a natural feature. It should become “normal” for players to search for food and shelter on the side, instead of having to focus only on not starving or dehydrating. So more of a “casual survival” than a real hardcore survival game.
5. PvP and base building
In the apocalypse, things are tough. Survivors sometimes quarrel. But how can PvP work if there are only a handful of players? Just like facing NPC enemies in the wilderness. Some of the few players form groups, while others roam alone. When they meet, a shootout can break out or they may trade. Perhaps they also join forces to explore the world together. Everything is open. Faction wars would then not really be possible, but they are also not necessary.
Base building should also play a role. Just like in Fallout 4, you build a settlement, fortify it, and defend it – both against NPC bandits and mutants and against other players. Thus, the building part known from sandbox games is also added. Together with other players, it would be possible to build bigger settlements. But even alone – and with the help of NPCs – one should be able to create something beautiful.
Perhaps it would be possible to make Fallout Online a game that differs somewhat from classic MMORPGs and takes a new, unique path. Because that is important if a title is to assert itself in the market.
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In order to play the Allied Races in WoW: Battle for Azeroth, certain conditions must be met. We will reveal what they are.
One of the major features of the upcoming expansion Battle for Azeroth for World of Warcraft will be the Allied Races. In total, 6 new species will join the Horde and the Alliance, providing plenty of new characters to play. To allow all players to try out the new races, there will be 6 additional character slots per server!
However, the Allied Races cannot be played “just like that” with the launch of Battle for Azeroth. To unlock the respective races, it is necessary to first complete certain achievements and reach specific reputation levels.
Requirements for Nightborne, Void Elves, and Lightforged Draenei
Many of these requirements have already appeared in the game data on the current PTR of patch 7.3.5.
Nightborne require a revered reputation with the Nightfallen as well as the completion of the achievement Good Suramaritan. The player receives this achievement when all relevant quest lines in Suramar have been completed.
For the Void Elves, a revered reputation with The Argus Campaign is required. Additionally, all Argus story chapters must be completed, which means the achievement You are Prepared! must be completed.
The Lightforged Draenei require a revered reputation with the Army of the Light and also the completion of the achievement You are Prepared!
The Highmountain Tauren require a revered reputation with the Highmountain Tribe and the completion of the achievement No Mountain Too High.
What requirements the Dark Iron Dwarves and Zandalari Trolls will need is still unknown.
It is the big time for Battle Royale games. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PC, Xbox One) started furiously, and Epic followed up with its Fortnite variant (PC; PS4, Xbox One). But which game is better? Read here the ultimate comparison of the two giants!
Battle Royale is likely one of the dominating gaming buzzwords in the past year 2017. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) made a huge impact, achieving fantastic sales figures and driving the charts of concurrent shooter fans on Steam to dizzying heights.
But shortly after the groundbreaking success of PUBG, a new competitor entered the market: Epic gave its fun zombie shooting game with tower defense elements Fortnite a dedicated Battle Royale mode. This mode is free to play and was particularly well received on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It even provoked a dispute with PUBG developer Bluehole.
However, Fortnite: Battle Royale is not a simple clone of PUBG. There are significant differences between the two games. Do you want to dive into the epic Battle Royale battle, but don’t know which game is better for you? After this article, you will be wiser. Promise!
Battle Royale – What is it anyway?
The game principle is based on the film adaptation of the novel “Battle Royale” from Japan. In this dark future vision, students must slaughter each other on an island. The last survivor wins the game and comes away with their life.
As controversial as the setting of the film seemed back then, it is fascinating for game designers. Thus, modder Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene took up the theme and created mods for Arma 2 and 3, later working for Sony on the Battle Royale mode of H1Z1, which later became known as H1Z1: King of the Kill.
Meanwhile, Greene is the lead developer at PUBG.
The template as a film: Battle Royale
The fundamental game principle is always the same: Both in PUBG and Fortnite, you are dropped on an island with 99 other players. You own (almost) nothing. All weapons and other items must be found or looted after defeating an opponent. However, in Fortnite, you at least have a pickaxe with which you can hit opponents and gather resources.
To ensure that the individual rounds don’t drag on indefinitely, the available map area is gradually reduced. Be it in the form of an electric high voltage field or a merciless raging storm. Those who don’t get out in time will be grilled!
The game principle is thus identical in PUBG and Fortnite. However, there are significant differences in implementation and the available tools, starting with the location of the epic battles – the map!
Fortnite versus PUBG – the map
Even with the map, noticeable differences between the two rivals reveal themselves – starting with the size. While the PUBG map measures 8x8km, the battlefield in Fortnite is significantly smaller.
The PUBG map Erangel
This leads to PUBG players having to cover much more distance to secure their safety. While various vehicles are available in PUBG, they must first be found and have limited fuel. In Fortnite, there are no motorized means of transportation. You have to run on foot or propel yourself through the air with trampolines. However, you are significantly faster on foot, and the map is more manageable. Therefore, you should not have any major problems when the area shrinks.
The structure of the locations is also different. In Fortnite, you deal with only one main island, while PUBG’s map Erangel offers, in addition to the large main island, smaller islets where good loot can be found.
The new map of Fortnite: Battle Royale!
If you want to land at the military base Sosnovka, you have good chances of grabbing awesome loot there. However, if the safe map section is far away, you have a problem because you will first have to get from the small island to the main island. Additionally, there are only two long bridges connecting the island to the mainland. A feast for snipers!
When comparing the maps between Fortnite and PUBG, it all comes down to your preferences. PUBG offers a high risk/reward potential with nerve-wracking house fights and deadly hide-and-seek games, while Fortnite is easier to reach the safe map section without sacrificing good loot.
However, PUBG has the great advantage that with the new desert map Miramar, there are now even two maps available – a plus point for PUBG over Fortnite.
Multiplayer games thrive on a large player base, and Fortnite and PUBG are no exception. Well-filled lobbies ensure a seamless gaming experience and short matchmaking times.
For a long time, player numbers were a neck-and-neck race, but the pendulum has now swung in favor of Fortnite. 40 million registered players speak a clear language; PUBG is not far behind. This is reflected in the times you have to wait to start a new game. Just click “Play,” and in a few moments, the fun begins!
The Christmas event in Fortnite: Battle Royale
Both games perform at a high level here, and waiting times are short. Regardless of which game you prefer, the player base is excellent for both titles.
Fortnite versus PUBG – The weapons and items
No Battle Royale without the right firearms! Both games indeed offer a different arsenal of weapons. In principle, you can choose between accessibility (Fortnite) and complexity (PUBG).
In PUBG, you have access to a wide range of realistic weapons and items. There are 23 different long guns, 38 attachments, four pistols, four types of grenades, and four melee weapons. To get the best gear, you must also take risks. Top loot is only found in supply drops, which are dropped by aircraft audible from a distance. Therefore, the locations of supply crates are always hotly contested death traps!
The weapons and items are categorized by rarity – common, uncommon, and rare. However, this is not as overtly represented by colors as in Fortnite. So you will need to research whether an M16 is better than a SCAR.
The available arsenal shows it: PUBG is a military simulation, modeled after ArmA. You can even adjust quirky settings like the “zeroing” on your scope. When shooting at long distances, you need to consider bullet speed and gravity. So, if you’re into a deep and complex weapon system, you will be happy with PUBG.
The weapons in Fortnite are distinctly simpler and more accessible than in the competitor. You grab a gun and start shooting joyfully! You can also immediately tell by the color if you have found a better weapon, as it indicates the rarity level – gray, green, blue, purple, and orange signify common, uncommon, rare, epic, and legendary, respectively.
A legendary rocket launcher in Fortnite
There are also significantly fewer weapons and items in Fortnite that you can collect. No weapon class offers more than four different types, and you don’t have to worry about modifications or ammunition types because there is precisely one ammo type for each weapon class.
The risks you take for the best equipment are considered differently in both games. In PUBG, you have to loot the dangerously risky airdrop deliveries for top loot, while in Fortnite you can find the best gear practically anywhere.
Although Fortnite also offers supply drops with above-average loot, they are not a “must-have.” In fact, a legendary assault rifle can be found in any corner store behind the counter.
Thus, Fortnite offers significantly better accessibility. If you are new to the world of shooters or prefer action-packed arcade gameplay, then Fortnite will make your entry significantly easier.
Fortnite versus PUBG – The graphics
The graphic styles of the two games could not be more different. On one side, the military and realistically barren aesthetics of PUBG, on the other, the colorful comic look of Fortnite.
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Due to the many colors, players in Fortnite are easier to spot, but which look is better depends largely on personal preferences.
Fortnite versus PUBG – The gameplay
Even though the formula for success of both games seems identical: Epic has integrated a mechanic that sets Fortnite apart significantly from PUBG – the building mode. In Fortnite, you have access to three resources that you can gather to build forts on your own.
Wood, stone, and metal can be used to build walls, ceilings, and stairs. The sturdier the material, the harder it is to bring your dwelling down.
The building mode brings an additional layer of depth to the game, allowing for many tactical tricks. Players must always weigh whether building a fortress is worthwhile, as the chance of being discovered is high.
In individual encounters, the building mode can also determine victory or defeat. A strategically placed staircase can provide the crucial height advantage to catch the opponent off guard. Moreover, you can smash and shoot all buildings – both self-built and existing ones. Cover is therefore not permanent.
This luxury is not available in PUBG. You have to make do with the map’s environment, and only a few elements are destructible. However, you have more options for movement. You can vault over low obstacles and slide across the ground when prone. This makes you nearly invisible and hard to hit from a distance.
Fortnite versus PUBG – Which is the better game?
Fundamentally, PUBG and Fortnite: Battle Royale are quite similar. In both games, you can dive into the epic battle solo, with a partner in a duo, or even as a squad of four.
A vehicle in PUBG
In both games, you land on the island without weapons or items and have to secure your way into the ever-shrinking map sections. The last surviving player or team wins the game!
And yet there are huge differences:
Fortnite is bright, colorful, and comic-like, while PUBG exudes sober military aesthetics
Fortnite is fast, accessible, and thus offers an easier entry. PUBG, on the other hand, is a bit slower and more tactical. It also has the more complex gunplay.
In Fortnite, the building mode and destructible game world add extra zest to the game. In contrast, PUBG offers vehicles, dynamic movement through vaulting, and the ability to slide through the underbrush while prone.
But what factors make a better game? Both titles have a broad player and fan base – and there’s a good reason for that: They are both excellent games. Hence, we don’t answer the question of the better game, but rather the right target audience!
The airplane in PUBG
“Arcade” players who prefer a simple weapon system and quick rounds will enjoy Fortnite. There is also no reason not to at least try the Battle Royale mode of Fortnite – as it is completely free to play.
Meanwhile, shooter fans who have a blast optimizing their gear, appreciate realistic gunplay, and enjoy less frantic shooting will undoubtedly have fun with PUBG.
A new exotic item, the Sagira Ghost Shell, has been discovered in Destiny 2. You receive the Exotic by completing all the Lost Prophecies to access all the Forge weapons.
With the “Curse of Osiris” DLC, a total of 11 exclusive Osiris weapons were added to the game, which you can craft at a weapon forge in the Lighthouse.
Before you can craft the weapons, you need to complete a Lost Prophecy by collecting the necessary resources. After you complete the first prophecy with Brother Vance, you will receive three more each week from him as well as a “secret prophecy” that leads to the weapon Perfect Paradox.
But what happens when you own all 11 Forge weapons? Is there a reward? The first Guardians have found the answer!
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Your progress with the Forge weapons is displayed on a wall next to the forge: For each forged weapon, a glyph appears so you can always keep track of how many weapons you still need.
Now, Guardian Fedwin confirms via Twitter what the reward is for lighting all the glyphs (this tweet was retweeted by Community Manager dmg04):
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There are also the first reports on reddit that they received the same reward:
An exotic Ghost Shell from Sagira:
Additionally, there is a new emblem:
The emblem counts all the eliminated enemies that you have killed with the Forge weapons.
The Sagira Ghost Shell has these perks:
You’re welcome:Detects caches and resources within a 75-meter radius on Mercury. Since Mercury is quite small and this radius is quite large, you can efficiently hunt for resources with the exotic shell. Items are even marked from this distance:
Omni-Telemetry:Generates weapon master telemetry data for all elemental weapon kills.
Descendant of Mercury:Increased Glimmer gains and chance for additional faction consumables on Mercury.
By the way: A reddit user writes that the resources you need for the prophecies disappear from your inventory once you have all the Forge weapons. You will then have more space in your inventory again.
Is there still hope for a second Warcraft movie for WoW? The director reveals what needs to happen.
Although the Warcraft movie was well received by many fans of Blizzard’s fantasy franchise in Europe and China, the film was considered a flop in America. Director Duncan Jones repeatedly emphasized afterward how frustrating it was that he was strongly advised against certain aspects of the film and that entire plot lines were left out.
On Twitter, he is often asked by fans how things are looking for a possible second part. After all, the story of the first part introduced several new storylines, such as Thrall’s suspension, which would provide a perfect hook for a sequel.
Recently, Jones shared artwork on Twitter and mused about “what could have been” and how much fun a sequel would have been. This led to some reactions from fans who reminisced about the film.
Fans need to take the initiative for Warcraft Part 2
When asked again what would be necessary to actually create a second Warcraft movie, Jones gave a clear answer.
The only possibility is that a whole “horde” of fans communicates this to the new heads of Legendary, Joshua Grode or Dalian Wanda, to make it clear that such a film is still desired.
However, this does not seem particularly realistic at this point. Nevertheless, fans cling to the small spark of hope, as the solid success in China, which is increasingly becoming the primary target audience for major film productions, could ultimately exert the necessary influence.
Would you like to see a second Warcraft movie? If so, what storyline should it cover? Thrall’s life or perhaps directly the story of the Lich King?
A new wave of Water and Ice Pokémon is coming soon to Pokémon GO. Additionally, Botogel is likely close to release.
Alongside the first 50 Pokémon of Generation 3, 20 more specimens will soon join. We will show you which ones in the linked album.
Furthermore, the release of Botogel appears to be imminent. As a data miner recently discovered, all necessary data for the Pokémon is now in the game, and Niantic just needs to press the release button.
20 new Gen-3 Pokémon on the way
The Pokémon analyst “Chrales” has already found images of the new Pokémon in the data traffic and shows which monsters we can expect in the game soon. In the following image, you see an announcement of the monsters that will only appear in the game once the new Pokémon are unlocked:
Source: Chrales
The following Pokémon images are now being downloaded by the app. When the Pokémon will be unlocked is still uncertain. The community is speculating on the typical Friday when such updates usually occur.
The data miner Chrales is one of the most active experts who regularly review and analyze the network traffic of Pokémon GO. He has discovered that the Pokémon GO app is now downloading all important icons for the Pokémon Botogel.
Source: PokeWiki
The Pokémon GO community sees Botogel as a kind of “Christmas mascot,” particularly fitting with its “Gift” attack for the upcoming holidays.
Since all important icons and attacks for the monster are now being downloaded, experts assume that a release is imminent. So get ready for Botogel.
The Dawning winter event in Destiny 2 has started. The Tower and the Farm are festively decorated, including snowball fights. The Eververse also has new items available. We give you an overview!
The new Eververse items include Ghosts, Ships, Sparrows, and a new emote with which you can present gifts. You can buy these items directly in the Eververse for Glimmer, if they are available, or find them in the so-called Dawning Engrams – a special form of Glimmer Engrams.
To participate in the Dawning event, you must meet the following requirements:
You must have completed the main campaign and
reached Level 20.
Earn Dawning Rewards by Playing
You have various options to earn Dawning rewards via milestones:
Welcome to the Dawning – Upon first logging in with each character for the Dawning, players are greeted with the “Welcome to the Dawning” introductory milestone. This milestone can be completed only once per character during the entire “The Dawning” live event. Access to the Tower is required for completion.
Sharing Holiday Joy with Others – When the “Welcome to the Dawning” milestone is completed with each character, players are directed to the “Sharing Holiday Joy with Others” milestone. This milestone can be completed once per week and character to receive rewards.
Today’s Gift – During the Dawning, players can complete the “Today’s Gift” milestone every day. For this milestone, players must collect resources to craft gifts for NPCs in the solar system. This milestone can be completed once daily per character. Access to the Tower is required for completion.
Otherwise, you can purchase the Dawning Engrams for Silver. Additionally, all exotic items are said to be available for Glimmer over the course of the three event weeks.
New Emotes with “The Dawning”
Players can find a new exotic gesture:
Also, these two legendary gestures where your Guardian dances stylishly are available:
And this rare gesture where the Guardian can hardly stand on their legs:
New Armor with “The Dawning”
You can also complete a new armor set for each class. Bungie has promised that all armor pieces will be available for sale in the next weeks, ensuring they can be guaranteed completed.
New Shaders with “The Dawning”
Four new shaders have made their way to Destiny 2. Unfortunately, like the rest of the items, they are exclusive to the Dawning event. Since they can be consumed, you need to stock up if you like them or use them sparingly.
New Ghosts with “The Dawning”
You can also find new ghosts with a winter theme in the Dawning Engrams:
The last ghost shell, the Winter Lotus shell, is exotic.
New Ships with “The Dawning”
You can also find some new ships in the Dawning Engrams:
exotic
exotic
New Sparrows with “The Dawning”
exotic
exotic
Additionally, there are a few teleportation effects and many other items that were already in the game before the Dawning in the Dawning Engrams.
Which items do you like best? Let us know in the comments!
The new Pokémon GO update 0.87.5 for Android and 1.57.5 for iOS brings a new AR feature for you.
The Pokémon GO developers provided a new update with version number 0.87.5 for Android and 1.57.5 for iOS. According to the description in the app store, only minor bugs should be fixed.
However, data miners discovered a new AR mode where you can catch wild Pokémon in a new way.
Soon, the AR Plus mode will be available in Pokémon GO, allowing trainers to sneak up on Pokémon and catch them. At least that’s the assumption based on the description of the features. This mode is currently still being tested.
Data miners explain the mode as follows:
The AR Plus mode brings special encounter bonuses and new mechanics. Presumably, trainers hide from a wild Pokémon and can catch it with special tricks. The mode offers the following possibilities:
Pokémon can become startled
There is a limited number of catching attempts before a Pokémon flees
There are special encounters with Pokémon. What the bonuses are is still being researched
There will be a guide for the AR Plus mode in Pokémon GO
AR Plus will likely not only work on iOS devices. The features for Android (AR Core) are still in development and currently available only on a few devices (for example, the Pixel). We suspect that Niantic will only release this feature when it is available for both iOS and Android so that no players are excluded.
The experts from PokémonGOHub also found the following image for the AR mode in the code, which apparently shows the steps for the tutorial in the game.
Christmas event? Gift boxes have been found
Aside from the new AR mode, gift boxes have also been found in the code of Pokémon GO. These are presumably for an upcoming Christmas event that has not yet been officially announced.
We are curious when Niantic will announce the Christmas event and what rewards will be prepared for trainers.
New badges for Hoenn and Johto
These new Pokémon badges for the PokéDex have been found in the code. They are available in gold, bronze, and silver.
Hoenn badges:
Johto badges:
Weather alert for extreme weather?
A new “I am safe” button has been found in the code. This is apparently intended for extreme weather conditions and should be recognizable in the game.
It is speculated that trainers can signal to the game that they are safe and thus take advantage of the weather bonuses. In extreme weather, the bonuses have previously been disabled so that trainers do not put themselves at risk by playing Pokémon GO.
However, the function still needs to be tested.
This was the summary of the new update 0.87.5. The new AR mode sounds like a lot of fun and likely high battery consumption. This type of mini-game will probably add more variety to the usual catching in Pokémon GO. Are you looking forward to this implementation?
In Overwatch, one of the core systems is being overhauled. The movement of the heroes is being changed on a large scale!
In Overwatch, minor changes to gameplay mechanics are part of everyday life. Every now and then, individual abilities are modified, but the developers usually leave the major “core systems” of the game alone. Until now.
In the latest patch on the PTR, the developers are making significant changes. The entire character movement system is being reworked. While most players likely won’t notice a change here, professionals and frequent players will certainly be able to observe some effects.
According to Jeff Kaplan, movement on the ground should be much “more consistent” than before. The problem was that heroes experienced a change in their movement speed on slopes (such as stairs). Additionally, the “strafing”—moving sideways on a slope—caused characters to not move in a straight line, but instead veer slightly forward or backward.
The flying heroes benefit!
Furthermore, heroes will be better controlled in the air. For example, Winston can make small adjustments during his jetpack jump, but all other heroes who are often in the air (Pharah, Mercy, Junkrat, Doomfist, etc.) will benefit from these changes and be able to steer more accurately.
New movement already bugs some maps
The new system has already led to a first bug on the PTR. The different maps where players start in an “Overwatch landing ship” were no longer playable. Heroes could not leave the landing ship and were magically pushed back into the spawn area.
The fix for this is already in the works and will surely be implemented before the patch goes live.
There is no release date for the next patch yet; however, it is likely to be after the Christmas and holiday period. So at the earliest in the second week of 2018.
For Honor does not hold back when it comes to blood and violence. Accordingly, the executions depicted in the game are quite stunning. One of them was removed shortly after its release a month ago. When it reappeared in the game yesterday, it had been toned down – which dissatisfied the fans. It’s not about blood, but rather a spicy detail.
The focus of the change is the execution emote of the Valkyrie. The name “No touching” already indicates the direction: In the original emote, the opponent accidentally touches the Valkyrie’s breasts while stumbling. The Valkyrie then shows even less mercy, kneeing the opponent in the groin and executing them rigorously.
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This emote was removed from For Honor again after a short time. Was it due to a bug? Or did someone sense a hint of “Rape Fiction” and report it? The rumor mill was churning.
It is not without a certain unintended comedy. The animation and reaction were designed around the breast touching. Now something seems to be missing. Many players are not pleased with the change.
As can be read on Steam and on Reddit, many are “disappointed” and find it a shame that “everything funny is gradually being removed from the game.” Especially since the game does not shy away from violence in any aspect and double entendres are not uncommon.
This is the “new, toned down” execution:
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“The original animation simply featured inappropriate behavior between the Valkyrie and her opponent. We felt it was insensitive and therefore changed it. Unfortunately, the execution was hastily implemented into the game and we only noticed the mistake after an hour. In the future, we will pay more attention to ensure that such insensitive content does not reappear.”
“Touching breasts” is forbidden – “Kneeing in the groin” is allowed?
Guddy thinks: Is it worse to accidentally touch a breast than to intentionally knee someone in the groin? Especially since we are still talking about an execution; the opponent is going to suffer anyway.
The women in For Honor can defend themselves just as well as their male counterparts. An animation like before the change does not make them weaker or the game itself sexist.
I find the change a bit unfortunate. If anything, I would have removed the knee to the groin. The poor man (or alternatively the poor woman) is already hanging in the ropes. And it is also nice to see when such behavior is punished. Even though technically one should rather not resort to the axe …
What do you think of the change? Are you as outraged as the Reddit users?
Something seems to have gone wrong: For an hour, players had the opportunity to access the test servers of Fortnite’s Battle Royale mode – and they have interesting reports to share!
It’s no longer a secret: Epic plans a complete overhaul of the shooting behavior of weapons in Fortnite, with a special focus on the Battle Royale mode.
Recently, it was announced that access to the test servers with the appropriate configurations will only be released in early 2018. That didn’t go quite well, the test server was accessible to all players for about an hour – and testers are reporting exciting things from there!
These are the changes Epic plans for weapons
Many players have been frustrated for a while now about the Bloom mechanic in Fortnite: Battle Royale, which adds a random factor to the fights, thus downplaying the skill of the individual player.
A simple removal of the Bloom mechanic would mean that the winner of gunfights will often be the player who saw the opponent first. Without Bloom, it’s much easier to take down the opponent. The player who lands the first shot has the advantage.
For this reason, further adjustments are necessary to give all contenders the same chances. The following measures from Epic are conceivable:
Reduction of Aim Assist – The aim assistance provides a magnet effect on the opponent – making them easier to hit. Aim Assist is a useful tool, especially on consoles.
Increase in weapon recoil behavior – Increased recoil means that players must constantly readjust their weapons to continue hitting the opponent.
Damage drop-off over range – Currently, weapons cause the same damage at any range. Individual damage drop-offs for each weapon would make tactical considerations in gunfights much more significant.
The particular challenge with all these measures is to consider the platform. It is significantly easier to aim with a mouse and keyboard than with a controller’s joystick. Typically, there is no aim assist on PCs. Epic must be able to balance PCs and consoles separately.
Players had at least for an hour the opportunity to test a first round of adjustments. This action was not intended; Epic has since locked access to the test server again. However, this did not stop players from sharing their experiences on Reddit.
While PC players mostly react positively to the changes, the situation on consoles is more mixed. Specifically, players have noticed the following changes:
Aim Assist has been dramatically reduced
The recoil behavior, especially with automatic rifles, has been drastically changed. The vertical kick of the weapons is significantly more pronounced than before
A damage drop-off over range has been introduced, which even means that headshots with sniper rifles are no longer deadly at certain distances
A few players report that weapons of any rarity now deal the same damage. A legendary automatic rifle now deals the same damage as a common one.
For PC players, the changes are much more manageable due to the mouse and keyboard control than for the controller players. The immense recoil of automatic rifles is specifically a headache.
Removal of Bloom has been positively highlighted. Shots hit where they are supposed to; the random factor has been removed. Fortnite now feels like a real shooter.
Epic responds to player feedback
Epic once again proves that they react promptly to feedback and announces on Reddit that the activation of the test servers was a mistake. None of the mechanics noted by players are final, they stick to the schedule, to announce more details in early 2018.
When asked whether Epic will incorporate player feedback into future plans, a representative from Epic responded that they are carefully monitoring the feedback and emphasized that even an unwanted test provides data that Epic can analyze afterward.
Robert thinks: Even though the insights gained from the short access time and the early stage of the test servers are not very representative, one thing is certain: There will be profound changes to Fortnite’s gunplay.
Epic has a balancing act ahead of them. The removal of the Bloom mechanic must be offset. The reduction of Aim Assist and the much more noticeable recoil of the weapons will widen the skill gap between players.
Epic must ensure that the changes do not lead to frustration among some players, as this could have mid-term effects on player numbers. However, I am convinced that Epic will succeed, as their close relationship with the community and consideration of player feedback is a great strength of the developer, which will pay off with such changes.
What do you think? Do you welcome the changes or do you view them skeptically?
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The League of Legends champion “Teemo” is supposedly getting a game centered around him. Developer Riot Games is already working on it.
Rumors about a new title from the League of Legends developers, Riot Games, have been around for a long time. However, there was nothing tangible until now. A name of a game that apparently revolves entirely around the little scout Teemo has now been revealed.
Teemo’s Adventure – Successor to League of Legends?
The expert on the Asian gaming market, Daniel Ahmad, found a new entry from Riot Games on a list of “approved games for sale in China.”
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The game is called “Teemo’s Adventure” and is supposed to be developed by Riot Games and Tencent. It is expected to be a game that will only be released for PC. So far, this entry seems to be only for a release in China. We are curious whether there will be any official information about it soon.
Teemo is a champion from the popular MOBA “League of Legends” and has a mixed reputation among fans. Some love him for being so cute, yet still a dangerous opponent in battle. Others simply hate him for… well, actually for the same reasons.
So, are we about to expect an exciting adventure with little Teemo soon? We’re excited!
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During the Winter Veil festival in World of Warcraft, you can easily make gold – even in 2017. With Ice Cold Milk, Small Eggs, Gingerbread, and Mounts from Wild Gifts, you can quickly acquire the precious metal!
During the holidays, there are limited-time events in WoW. Just that alone makes experienced WoW economic experts raise alarm bells. Where there are restrictions, there are items that hold a higher value.
The Winter Veil festival of Azeroth also offers several opportunities to rake in gold. While the removal of the Elixir of the Blitzdenker has made this more difficult, it is not impossible! With two methods, you can still snag some coins.
In the culinary arts, there are four ways to acquire gold:
Ice Cold Milk
Holiday Spices
Small Eggs
Gingerbread
The last two are either tied to farming work or investments, while the other two rely on players’ laziness.
The easiest method to earn gold during the Winter Veil festival is to buy Ice Cold Milk and Holiday Spices from merchants. These are available for just a few copper coins each: Milk from any innkeeper, spices from all Gnomish traders.
In the auction house, however, you can demand a multiple of that (depending on server size). The profit is only a few copper or silver coins, but it becomes profitable with volume.
Beating Drake Hawks and Collecting Small Eggs!
The somewhat more difficult way is to farm Small Eggs. You can best obtain these from Wild Drake Hawks in the Immersang Forest or from Large Flesh Rippers in Westfall. Each egg sells in the auction house for up to several gold pieces.
If you are able to cook, and it is worthwhile on your server, you can bake Gingerbread directly from the eggs and sell them in bundles of 5.
The reason for the popularity of these items is the quest “Delicious Treats for Old Father Winter,” which must be completed every year during the festival in Orgrimmar/Ironforge. However, many players do not plan or are lazy, and the auction house is closer than the next innkeeper, so they are happy to drop a few coins for other players.
The Garrison: Grumpus’ Servant in Wild Gifts
A somewhat time-consuming method of gold farming is the Garrison, introduced with Warlords of Draenor. Every character with a level 3 Garrison can complete daily quests here, which offer up to 5 “Festive Supplies” as a reward.
With these supplies, you can buy decorations and other items from Izzy Firecracker in the center of your Garrison. More importantly, you also receive Wild Gifts from the Goblin lady.
Until recently, you could also obtain Elixirs of the Blitzdenker from these, which was the main source of income. However, since they have been removed, there is now only one reward that is important to you: The Servant of Grumpus.
This epic mount is the rarest item in the gifts. If you complete all quests with all available characters and collect the gifts every day, you may have some of these creatures in your inventory with a bit of luck.
Then it is time to wait. Because holiday mounts sell best after a while, when fewer people are offering them.
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Blizzard is looking for new employees. Is the next “Grand Theft Auto: Omnic Crisis” coming our way? Or is it the Diablo action MMO?
Every now and then, Blizzard posts job advertisements seeking developers with very specific skills. Fans have already suspected in recent months that a Diablo game in first-person perspective is being worked on.
According to the latest job posting, Blizzard is looking for a “Gameplay Engineer to help create vehicles and build features for handling vehicles within a solid first-person engine. The perfect candidate has extensive experience in vehicle handling and is also familiar with other game systems such as physics, animations, and camera.”
It seems rather unlikely that Blizzard actually wants to create a pure racing game, as the description indicates that the vehicles are meant to be just “part of a first-person world.”
Junkrat as a racing driver? Who else but him?
“Racing game” in the Overwatch universe?
After all, the job listing allows for plenty of speculation. Vehicles in a Diablo universe seem rather unlikely, and in the setting of Warcraft, many bizarre mount creatures are used. Only Overwatch, as a futuristic vision of the real world, seems to be an acceptable candidate for a “first-person world” with vehicles.
Whether we will actually see a single-player Overwatch with driving elements from Blizzard in the coming years or if it will rather turn out to be a “GTA” in Overwatch style remains to be seen. However, with a release still expected this decade, it is not to be expected with Blizzard’s usual development time.
What do you think, which franchise is Blizzard looking for a developer for? Will it be a new MMO? Or after many years, is Blizzard attempting to try its hand at a solo title again?
In Destiny 2 today, on December 19th, is the Weekly Reset. New activities are coming, such as the Nightfall strike and the Flashpoint.
In the Destiny 2 universe, a major event is taking place today: It is going to snow! Starting at 6 PM, right on time for the Weekly Reset, the kickoff for the Dawning – the winter event that will accompany us in the coming weeks, will take place.
During the Dawning, there are new activities to play and new loot to earn – especially cosmetic items. We have gathered all the information about this event here:
Ikora Rey has a Dawning quest as well as the meditations Six, Cycle, and Tree of Probabilities.
Tess Everis sells ornaments for the Lion’s Roar, Risky Business, and Unrelenting Lion for Glimmer. Additionally, she offers the emotes Shuffle Dance and Good Idea. Furthermore, she sells Dawning items for Glimmer, like the Dawning armor chest piece, an exotic Sparrow named Holiday Cheer, as well as a ship, a ghost shell, an emote, a teleport effect, and a winter shader pack.
Remember that now all vendors have a selection of legendary items that you can purchase for shards and the corresponding tokens.
By the way: Yesterday, on December 18th, the first webcomic for Destiny 2 went live. This contains a code with which you can obtain a secret emblem. All details here:
