The upcoming monster hunting game Monster Hunter World will not feature loot boxes. According to the developers, such boxes would ruin the Monster Hunter experience.
Loot boxes are a controversial topic in MMOs. These small boxes contain – often for real money – more or less useful items. Usually, they consist of cosmetic items or boosters, but sometimes they include pay-to-win items.
However, according to the developers, a game should never be plagued by loot boxes: Monster Hunter World!
Loot boxes would ruin everything
In an interview with Gamespot, Monster Hunter producer Ryozo Tsujimoto was asked if he could imagine loot boxes in Monster Hunter World. This was quickly denied. On one hand, there is already randomly generated loot when you carve a monster after the fight.
On the other hand, he opposes giving players assistance through loot boxes. In many games, the boosters and better items from the boxes can help less skilled or active players keep up with top gamers. However, such a feature would, according to Tsujimoto, ruin the entire game principle.
In Monster Hunter, it’s about facing an epic battle against a primal beast. When the beast finally dies, the loot is hard-earned and makes you better. Both in skill and in equipment. However, if valuable items can be pulled directly from the box for real money, it would ruin the entire experience of Monster Hunter.
Monster Hunter World is not designed for microtransactions and loot boxes
Another argument against loot boxes in Monster Hunter World, according to Tsujimoto, is the game itself. MHW is not designed for such loot boxes. Games that rely heavily on microtransactions and boxes are already structured in such a way that players are constantly lured in with the boxes.
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Monster Hunter World, on the other hand, is primarily about fighting monsters that you defeat with much skill and good weapons. You then craft better gear and take down even stronger monsters. A game with loot boxes, however, would constantly lure you with the promise that you could skip the “tedious gameplay” by spending money. That is not the path that Monster Hunter World wants to take.
The Pokémon GO Halloween event 2017 is almost over. Use the last hours to catch Shiny ghosts and collect many candies.
In the last few days, we have been able to catch many spooky ghost Pokémon in Pokémon GO. The reason for the increased appearance of these creepy monsters is the Halloween event. But it only lasts a few more hours. If you want to take advantage of the strong candy bonuses or catch rare Shiny ghosts, you should hurry. Because after the event, the ghosts will appear less often.
Halloween is ending, ghosts will become less
Since October 20, we have been finding more Ghastly, Haunter, Shuppet, Misdreavus, and ghost Pokémon from Generation 3 like Sableye, Banette, and Shuppet in Pokémon GO. The new ghosts from the Hoenn region are even available as rare Shiny variants.
Additionally, there are special candy rewards for catching, hatching, and sending Pokémon. They are simply doubled! And your buddy finds candies twice as fast.
However, the event only runs until tonight (November 2) at 9:00 PM. Whether the new Gen 3 ghosts will not appear in the wild anymore is still unclear. The Gen 3 ghosts will also appear in the wild after the event. In December, the remaining Pokémon from Generation 3 are expected to arrive.
Provided Niantic doesn’t push another one of their event extensions. During previous events, the developers often added a few extra hours so trainers could make the most of the events. This could also be the case with the Halloween event. However, there is no guarantee for this.
Last chance for shop packages
If you still want to quickly fill up your supply of Premium Raid Passes or Super Incubators, you have a few hours left. Because the special Halloween discount packages will probably disappear from the game shortly after the event ends.
If you are not sure which package is best for you, you should check out our guide. Here we show you which box is better suited for solo players and which one meets the needs of raiders. Which special box is worth it for you?
The Division is getting an Xbox One X upgrade. Additionally, there is information about Update 1.8.
Recently, the State of the Game streamed on November 2nd, which disappointed a large portion of the viewers, as the chat history showed: Because there is still no official release date for Update 1.8. This will be communicated as soon as possible, likely next week.
There is good news for everyone looking to get an Xbox One X. This powerful console from Microsoft will officially launch on November 7, 2017 – and as has now been confirmed: The Division will have Xbox One X support.
When this update with support will be released and what improvements it will bring, only the future will tell. But the developers already wanted to announce: Yes, there is an upgrade in the works.
Red Storm thanks everyone for the feedback
Leading the way for Update 1.8 is not Massive, but Red Storm – a Ubisoft studio in the USA. Two developers from Red Storm were online in the stream today, thanking everyone for the feedback they received from the community during the PTS.
The PTS phases were very successful. Many changes could be implemented based on community feedback. Now they are looking forward to the launch of this “big Update 1.8”, which will not only introduce a plethora of content such as a map expansion, two new game modes, a new rogue system, a revision of the underground, new mechanics, and new items, but also is completely free.
Thanks to the community, 1.8 has become a great update.
More information from the State of the Game:
The secret gear sets can also drop in the new underground. The bosses and hunters in there can drop these.
The D3-FNC set has been revised and now looks better than ever alongside the ballistic shield.
The sets “Path of the Nomad” and “Sign of the Predator” may be powerful, but they are also intended to be powerful and bring special abilities into the fight.
The live game will be the “real test” for Rogue 2.0. However, they have listened to all the feedback and made some changes.
Are you excited about a new action RPG and want to start a big adventure from the beginning? MU Legend launches in a few days.
Now we are only a few days away from the soft launch of the ARPG “MU Legend”. On November 7, the “Diablo MMO” opens its gates, allowing players to enter the vast world of MU. You can expect “hack and slay” battles combined with MMO elements, dungeons, and treasure hunts.
MU Legend OBT Start and Download
Mark next Tuesday, November 7 in your calendar. The open beta test starts at 10 AM German time and allows you to embark on your adventure.
You don’t have to worry about losing your progress when MU Legend officially launches. Since there won’t be any data wipe, you will keep everything you earn starting November 7. It is basically the unofficial start of MU Legend.
So you can start right on time for the server opening, the client download is already available. You can find the registration and download on the official MU Legend website. Here is the download link for mulegend.webzen.com
What is MU Legend?
MU Legend is the successor to MU Online, which was first released in 2006. You fight through hordes of monsters in the new installment of the series with “hack and slay” mechanics while exploring the deep game world. Single players will find plenty to enjoy, whether they prefer farming or PvP. But there are also suitable contents for group players, such as dungeons with various difficulty levels, challenges, and more.
In the action RPG, newcomers and veterans should feel welcome. Depending on your play style, you can choose one of four classes available at the start. More classes will follow later.
Dark Lord – Tank
Blader – Melee DPS
Whisperer – Ranged DPS
War Mage – Wizard
Join these four classes in the war between the world of MU and Pandemonium. In varied dungeons, you can enhance and optimize your skills with tanks or DPS. We explain how the dungeons in MU Legend work here.
Will you be there on November 7 for the OBT launch of MU Legend?
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With the online shooter Ironsight, Gamigo and the Korean developer studio Wiple Games want you to experience tactical team battles.
Ironsight places you in a dystopian world of the year 2025, where the North American Atlantic Forces (NAF) fight against the Energy Development Enterprise Network (EDEN). You join one of the two factions and engage in fast and tactical battles on various maps against other players.
Fast and Tactical
The developers aim to provide a visually impressive gaming experience, which is to be achieved through the new Iron Engine. You fight on over 14 battlefields, where dynamic weather effects ensure that you constantly have to rethink your tactics.
Additionally, the environment is destructible, which could lead to interesting battles. You use more than 100 weapons, including sniper rifles, shotguns, MGs, and more.
Drones as Tactical Elements
Drones play an important role, allowing you to drop napalm on your enemies from a distance or cause EMP explosions that disable your opponents’ equipment. Teamwork is especially important in the game, as only if you function excellently as a team can you achieve victory.
Do you want to know how it plays? Then you can purchase access for the Closed Beta in the form of Founder’s Packs on the official website of Ironsight. The test phase starts on November 14 and will give you a first glimpse into the online shooter. Ironsight is set to be released in 2018.
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The tank online game Armored Warfare by My.com receives the major new update 0.22 “Art of War”. In it, you will get new China maps and Chinese tanks. Additionally, Armored Warfare will soon be available on Steam, although with a bitter aftertaste.
Armored Warfare is a tank action game in the style of Wargaming’s World of Tanks. However, in Armored Warfare, you start where tank development ends in World of Tanks. You drive modern tanks that range from the Cold War era to the 21st century. Therefore, you will find famous tanks in the game such as the T-62 or the Leopard II.
Soon, the fleet of Armored Warfare will be expanded with more tanks from China, and the game can be played via Steam.
Update 0.22 “Art of War” brings massive China content and new features
The title of update 0.22 “Art of War” refers to the legendary classic of warfare by Sun Tzu, a general and philosopher from ancient China. Therefore, the Middle Kingdom is the theme of the update. You will receive new maps for PvE and PvP set in rural China, as well as additional Chinese tanks like the 99A1 at Tier 9 and the 99A2 at Tier 10.
Also, there will be plenty of other vehicles from the Czechoslovak research line and the Polish-Czechoslovak line. Other new features in the update include:
Improved graphics
More complex commander system, allowing you to better customize your commanders to your playstyle
Redesign of the map “Waterway”
Revised vehicle mechanics, such as mobility, gun stabilization, and wheeled vehicles
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The release of update 0.22 is still unclear, but it should take place in 2017.
Steam launch of Armored Warfare in November
Regardless of update 0.22, Armored Warfare will finally see its launch on Steam. Then you can go tank hunting together with your Steam friends, and some new players are likely to flock to the recently battered tank game. However, what pleases new players is a nuisance for veteran users.
Just like with Wargaming’s World of Warships, you will have to start over with a new account for Steam. Therefore, you cannot use your progress from your previous Armored Warfare account.
This makes many players unhappy in the forums and on Reddit. Some gamers see a fresh start as a welcome challenge. The Steam version of Armored Warfare launches on November 17.
Bungie is releasing an art book for Destiny 2. It features exclusive concept art and behind-the-scenes information.
Bungie has always excelled at creating beautiful and artistic game worlds. Destiny 2 is no exception.
Even though many players currently lament the lack of endgame content and the absence of long-term motivation, Destiny 2 is undeniably a video game that looks fantastic, with each world exuding a different, unique atmosphere. Bungie employs excellent artists.
For fans of the art behind Destiny 2, a new official art book may be interesting, which Bungie will release on December 5, 2017. It is called “The Art of Destiny – Volume 2.”
Some excerpts from this art book
According to the book description, this art book celebrates the dynamic art and visual style that fans love about Destiny. It showcases “hundreds of concept arts” across 216 pages, from early sketches to character illustrations to expansive landscapes.
“The Art of Destiny – Volume 2” is set to include exclusive, never-before-seen images and developer comments. You will learn some things about the game’s development.
This is the cover of the book:
And here are more images that can be viewed on Amazon.
Let’s start with armor pieces and weapons. However, this gear still comes from Destiny 1.
Images of the Last City: Concepts of Ghaul and the Traveler being imprisoned in the cage:
Here we see images of Titan:
And here is an image of Nessus: “The Art of Destiny – Volume 2” is already available for pre-order. It currently costs 34.99 Euros on Amazon. It will be delivered starting December 5.
Here you can find an Amazon offer for this art book:
If you are now wondering if there is such an art book for Destiny 1 as well: Yes, it was released on December 19, 2014. Here is an Amazon offer for it:
By the end of the year, the so-called Alpha Zero of the MMORPG Ashes of Creation will start, but fans are disappointed.
Note: In an earlier version of this article, I wrote that players are disappointed that there will be no gameplay in Alpha Zero, but only exploration of the landscape. That was incorrect. I apologize for the misunderstanding.
A Zone with Three Nodes in Alpha Zero
Alpha 0 of Ashes of Creation will actually offer gameplay that is limited to a zone of the game world. In this zone, which is 16 km² in size, there are three nodes, one of which can be developed into a village. Depending on which of the three nodes you develop, you will receive different quests and dungeons to see.
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Video Shows Only Landscapes, Players Want to See Gameplay
The controversial discussion revolved around the video for Alpha Zero. It only shows the landscape, although players would have liked to see gameplay from the upcoming test phase. There has been enough landscape to admire by now. Players want to see gameplay. Players want to know how Ashes of Creation actually plays.
The Alpha Zero is set to start on December 15. Further test phases for the promising MMORPG are planned for the upcoming year.
Vampires are boring? Apparently not, considering how quickly the funding for the MMORPG Shadow’s Kiss was successfully achieved on Kickstarter.
Just a few hours after the crowdfunding campaign for the vampire MMO started, the desired funding amount of $25,000 was reached. Many players apparently wish for an online game in this dark scenario and are still saddened by CCP Games’ cancellation of World of Darkness.
Find your place as a vampire
Shadow’s Kiss puts you in the citySan Cipriano. Supernatural beings such as vampires and werewolves inhabit it. You belong to the bloodsuckers and must try to find your place in this city and survive. To do this, it is necessary to work your way up through the ranks of vampire society. You do this by completing quests, which do not always have to be resolved with violence. Conversations and diplomacy are to be just as important as fights.
Over time, you will become more powerful and can then bring certain parts of the city under your control. However, this leads to making enemies among the other players, as they might also want to control this part of San Cipriano. It’s entirely up to you how you progress. Do you join forces with other players? Do you try to bring NPCs under your control and use them as servants, or do you want to try it as a lone wolf?
Vampires with superpowers
You have many supernatural powers available to you, which you can also improve. These include quick reflexes, which benefit you in tactical battles. In those, it is also possible to perform combo attacks that cause particularly high damage.
The Kickstarter campaign for Shadow’s Kiss runs until December 5, in case you want to participate. The MMORPG is expected to be released by the end of 2018.
This time, a nearly impossible shot made a notorious streamer 100 dollars richer!
“I’ll give you 100 dollars if you hit him with a headshot”
The following situation took place during the stream of the notorious streamer and troll “DrDisRespect”. The “Doc” is one of the most colorful personalities in PUBG. He always appears as an absurd character with sunglasses, a mullet wig, and a porn mustache, living up to his name by trolling ruthlessly in front of the webcam.
This even earned him the dubious honor of being temporarily banned by PUBG boss Brendan Greene. However, this time the Doc made headlines for landing what was supposed to be an impossible shot.
He was with another streamer, former CSGO pro Shroud, who spotted an enemy on the horizon. The opponent was sitting on a tower and was nearly impossible to see. Shroud then said to the Doc, who had a sniper rifle, “I’ll give you 100 dollars if you hit him. But it has to be a headshot!”.
PUBG troll makes impossible hit
The Doc wouldn’t be the Doc if he hadn’t tried. But the odds were slim. The target was barely visible and the first two shots missed. The Doc had one last attempt, he aimed, adjusted upward once more, and pulled the trigger. For a second, nothing happened, then suddenly:
BANG – HEADSHOT!
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DrDisRespect actually hit and ran around the room like crazy with joy. He had made the “impossible” shot and Shroud is now probably 100 dollars poorer.
Antorus, the Burning Throne will be the next raid in World of Warcraft: Legion – and it’s probably coming soon. In addition to set pieces and jewelry, there will also be pretty and “pretty” mounts to collect!
Antorus, the Burning Throne is likely to be released shortly after Blizzcon. Since preparations for this have already been made with Patch 7.3.2, it won’t take long. Get ready to collect the new mounts!
In Antorus, a total of four mounts await the raiders – however, only two of them on normal difficulty. Some can be obtained as loot from bosses, others through quests and achievements. In our list, you can read which mounts there are and how to get them!
Rather macabre than pretty: A mount made from fused Draenei corpses.
The Bound Ur’zul can be obtained from Argus, the Spiltter. Similar to the Hellbeast against Gul’dan, it is said by data miners that on the Mythic difficulty level it has a drop chance of 100%.
Ur’zul are creatures formed from the bodies and souls of fallen Draenei. They will likely be available in different colors. However, how much one would like to ride something like that is another story…
The Violet Spellwing – Quest Reward from Heroic
Would have been very useful while cleaning the library of Karazhan: The Violet Spellwing.
The violet mount is a reward for a quest line. Upon completing the raid on at least Heroic difficulty, Argus, the Spiltter, drops the item “Blood of the Spiltter”. This item starts the quest “The Blood of a Titan”.
The blood must only be handed over to Khadgar in Dalaran to receive the Kirin Tor summoning crystal. This allows the summoning of the violet spellwing.
The Antoran Hound – For the Diligent Achievement Collector
The bluish-purple variant of the Fel Hound duo.
The Antoran Hound is the last mount of the raid, which is available with a 100% drop chance. It is one of two mounts that is based on the second boss of the raid.
However, it requires significantly more effort. To use the hound as a mount, you must complete the achievement “Glory of the Argus Raider”. The following achievements are required for the meta-achievement:
Is that all? – Defeat Imonar the Soulhunter after triggering all the traps on the bridge.
Together, not alone – Defeat Varimathras without triggering “Alone in the Dark”.
There’s a worm in it – Defeat the Worldbreaker of Garothi after you have eliminated 16 Pestilent Wyrms.
Full Portal – Defeat Portalkeeper Hasabel after you have opened a chaotic rift.
Strains – Defeat Aggramar after you have killed a manifestation of Taeshalach.
Sargeras’ Hounds Unleashed – Defeat Sargeras’ Fel Hounds while both Fel Hounds have more than 5 stacks of “Fel Empowerment”.
You can’t play war here! – Defeat the Antoran Command and place a maximum of three Fel Shield Emitters.
Spheres of Influence – Collect the 5 Orbs of Life scattered around Eonar’s Refuge.
The world revolves around me – Defeat Kin’garoth while 9 diabolical bombs are active.
Remember the Titans – Defeat the Circle of the Shivarra while at least one of each type of torment survives.
Star Dust Crusader – Defeat Argus, the Spiltter after you have collected 20 Titanic Power particles within 5 seconds.
All achievements can be completed in Antorus, the Burning Throne on normal or higher difficulty.
The Antoran Ashen Hound – for the Raider with Luck
The last mount available in the raid is the Antoran Ashen Hound. This sibling of the Hound of Shadows in reddish color is random loot with a low drop chance from the second boss, the Antoran Fel Hounds. However, it can probably drop on all difficulty levels.
This means it is also available in LFR. So if you have enough characters and time, you might be able to farm this mount after the opening of the first wing in LFR.
What do you think? Are the mounts an incentive to visit the raid, or are set pieces much more important? Is it worth the effort that one must put into some of the companions? Write us your opinion!
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Those who want to succeed in the Battle Royale mode of Fortnite must know the best equipment and the strategically valuable points on the map. Read in our guide in English how you can successfully compete against your opponents with the weapons of Fortnite!
Fortnite’s jovial and entertaining mode Battle Royale pits you against 99 human opponents in battle. Despite the simple game principle, each round offers many tactical approaches that can determine victory or defeat.
The choice of the right equipment needs to be well thought out, as your inventory slots are limited. Alongside weapons and the corresponding ammunition, there are all sorts of useful items scattered around the large map.
The weapons in the Battle Royale mode offer enough variations for every preferred range. From the common pistol to the explosive rocket launcher, everything is included. The quality of the weapons is based on established tiers, which you can assign based on colors:
Gray – common
Green– uncommon
Blue– rare
Purple– epic
Orange– legendary
You can primarily find weapons at named locations on the map. However, there are also smaller buildings between these areas where you can make big loot.
The distribution changes with each round. Did you find an epic shotgun in a specific building in Tomato Town? In the next round, you might only find a gray pistol there.
The Best Weapon in Fortnite Battle Royale? Everything with High Range
Due to the size of the map, weapons with great range are the best option in Fortnite Battle Royale. Sniper rifles and assault rifles are perfect for long-range battles.
However, you should not neglect close combat. With a shotgun or a submachine gun, you are equipped for all kinds of skirmishes.
Assault rifles are suitable for both close and long-range combat depending on the variant found. They reward critical hits, which deal a lot of damage. The following types of assault rifles can be found in Battle Royale mode:
M16 (common, uncommon,rare) – Of the available assault rifles, the M16 is the weakest. Make sure you have a favorable position before engaging in battle with this weapon.
SCAR (epic, legendary) – Perfect for medium distances, but you can hit easily even at long ranges with the SCAR.
Assault Rifle with Scope (rare, epic) – The scope is useless at short distances. At long range, the assault rifles are unfortunately not much better. Instead, grab a sniper rifle.
Burst Assault Rifle (common, uncommon, rare) – Due to the lower recoil, burst assault rifles are extremely good. However, at long distances, you will find it harder to hit all shots.
Pistols
Pistols are the weakest weapons in battle royale mode, but they are very common – and against opponents with pickaxes, you still have a significant advantage with pistols. The variety of pistols is not great; there are only two representatives:
Pistol (common, uncommon, rare) – The weapon deals less damage than the revolver, but its fire rate exceeds the damage over time (DPS) of the revolver.
Revolver (common, uncommon, rare) – The revolver deals significantly more individual damage than the standard pistol, but you must compromise on the rate of fire.
Shotguns
Shotguns are the ultimate weapon for close combat and deal powerful damage. Careless opponents can be taken down in seconds. There are also only two representatives for shotguns:
Pump Shotgun (common, uncommon) – The pump shotgun deals more damage than the tactical shotgun, but the reload time is significantly longer.
Tactical Shotgun (uncommon, rare, epic) – Aim for the head and torso with the tactical shotgun to deal massive damage.
SMGs
SMGs are well-suited for close combat but stand no chance against shotguns. Be sure to stay out of range of pump shotguns, then you also have good chances of coming out victorious from a fight with submachine guns. Also, there are two variants of submachine guns:
Submachine Gun (common, uncommon) – The standard submachine gun. Deals less damage than the tactical SMG, but is found more frequently.
Tactical SMG (uncommon, rare, epic, legendary) – Much rarer than the standard representative, but offers a larger magazine and more damage.
Sniper Rifles
Sniper rifles are excellent for taking out careless opponents at long distances. Since the projectiles of the weapons do not work on a hit-scan principle (trigger pull and hit collision happen simultaneously) but take time to reach the target, moving targets are particularly hard to hit.
An opponent player who has you in their sights will be much harder to eliminate. Careless opponents can be comfortably dealt with using snipers. There are two variants found in Battle Royale mode:
Bolt Action Sniper (rare, epic, legendary) – This weapon is excellent for aiming and deals very high damage. The reload time is a major downside of this variant. If you aim cleanly and concentrated, you can cause chaos among your enemies with this weapon (as long as they are still alive).
Semi-Auto Sniper (epic, legendary) – The semi-auto sniper rifles fire faster and offer a larger magazine than the other representative in this weapon class.
Heavy Weapons
Heavy weapons can be divided into rocket and grenade launchers. They represent the heavy artillery in Fortnite and are perfect for flushing out enemy positions. Especially in the endgame, heavy weapons can determine victory or defeat. Accordingly, they are very rare on the map. There are two types of heavy weapons:
Rocket Launcher (rare, epic, legendary) – Excellent for blowing up cover. The downside is that nearby players will be startled by the noise of the rocket launcher. Additionally, the trajectory makes it easy to locate the creator.
Grenade Launcher (rare, epic, legendary) – Same principle as the rocket launcher, but the explosions are delayed and smaller. Offers 6 shots in the magazine as a trade-off.
Melee Weapons and Grenades
The melee repertoire is limited. In fact, you can only hit your opponents with your starting weapon, the pickaxe – which is not what you really want. The pickaxe is best suited for resource harvesting.
Pro Tip: If you want to relieve fallen opponents of their loot, but want to keep your weapons, equip the pickaxe. Now you only pick up ammunition and resources, as the pickaxe cannot be exchanged.
The grenade is similar to the grenade launcher for chasing enemies out of self-made shelters. They are also useful when you have emptied your magazine and want to gain some breathing room.
Besides weapons, there is also a lot of useful stuff to find in Fortnite: Battle Royale. Details on that are coming up now!
The Items in Fortnite: Battle Royale
Those who loot various houses in search of loot will sooner or later hear a penetrating humming sound. This sound signals a nearby treasure chest. In the scattered treasure chests, you can find the best stuff.
Keep an eye out for small green containers as well. These contain ammunition for your weapons, which would otherwise only be useful as paperweights. Unlike treasure chests, ammunition boxes do not announce themselves with sounds, but you will find them more often near treasure chests.
Besides weapons, you can often find useful stuff in treasure chests that improve your chances of survival:
Shield Potions – Provide a 50% boost to your shield. Use them immediately when you find yourself in a safe position. You can also find an even rarer version of the shield potion that heals your health points and builds up a shield.
Bandage – Heals you for 15 health points up to a maximum of 75 health points. Use the bandage after a fight if you have taken damage.
Medkit – Extremely rare, the medkit provides full healing. While you use the medkit, you are vulnerable for a whole 10 seconds. So be careful to only use the medkit when you are safe.
Strategic Map Points in Fortnite: Battle Royale
Even the choice of the starting point after jumping from the Battle Bus can influence the course of the match. The following aspects should be considered when choosing your jump location:
Those who land in the middle usually have an easier time staying in the eye of the storm
Named areas offer many rewards, but also many competing players that you must contend with for the loot
Anarchy Acres
Anarchy Acres is located in the north of the map and mostly consists of barns with several floors full of loot. Watch out for the open fields around Anarchy Acres; they offer a lot of potential for ambush.
Fatal Fields
The area with the reassuring name is located in the south of the map. Here, too, there are barns for you to rummage through. Since the area is quite popular, keep an eye out for other players. Try to land in such a way that you can loot at least part of the area before you have to contend with your opponents.
Flush Factory
Usually, not much is going on here because the area is far from the center of the map and offers little loot.
Greasy Grove
Equipped with a fast-food restaurant and gas station, the area in the southwest part of the map offers some excellent loot opportunities. Here you should pay more attention to other players, as the area is above average in popularity.
Lonely Lodge
The name of this area is program. The area is quite unpopular as it is on the outskirts of the map. However, it’s definitely worth a detour for the loot opportunities. Should you find yourself in a situation where the storm eye focuses over this area, you can remain long in the watchtower that offers a fantastic view.
Loot Lake
The prominent lake in the center of the map is a popular destination. The two buildings at the boat dock provide plenty of loot. If you are looking for thrills, you can also venture into the building in the middle of the lake. However, you should be extremely careful. When you want to leave the building and the lake, you have to go through the water – making you the perfect target!
Moisty Mire
On the southeastern edge of the map lies the area Moisty Mire, offering a lot of swamp and some wooden huts for loot collection. Additionally, you can find tons of useful items in hollow trees. However, be aware that you have to traverse the swamp for some items, which slows you down and makes you an easy target.
Pleasant Park
Pleasant Park is located in the northwest part of the map and offers excellent opportunities to grab equipment. The area is very popular, so be cautious. To get loot as quickly as possible, land on a roof and break it with your pickaxe. It’s not uncommon to fall directly into a treasure chest.
Retail Row
Retail Row is also a hot landing spot for players. Look out for shotguns to surprise careless opponents. Retail Row offers various opportunities to obtain loot.
Wailing Woods
The forests in the northeastern part of the map house a hut that offers a lot of potential as a hideout. The place is usually not crowded with other players but is inconveniently located and quite far from the center of the map.
If you have more tips and tricks regarding equipment and map points, let us know in the comments!
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About 100 employees will have to leave the company CCP Games, developer of the MMORPG EVE Online. But according to the company, there is no reason to panic.
The affected employees are working in studios that have been engaged with virtual reality titles. This includes the action game EVE Valkyrie and the PlayStation VR sports game Sparc.
Even though EVE Valkyrie was quite successful, it seems that developing VR games is currently not profitable. Therefore, CCP Games wants to focus on PC and mobile games.
These changes in the structure of CCP are planned:
The branch in Atlanta, USA will be closed. It previously developed “World of Darkness” before shifting to VR projects.
The studio in Newcastle, England, is to be sold.
And the workforce in Shanghai will be reduced; the studio will focus on advancing the business in China.
CCP will then have 3 studios left: The headquarters in Iceland, a studio in London, and the reduced studio in Shanghai.
No more VR games, EVE Valkyrie will remain
That does not mean that EVE Valkyrie will disappear. CCP Games wants to continue operating the action game and is even preparing the winter update, which will bring some new content. Therefore, the studio in Newcastle, England will continue to work on the game and provide support – albeit with a reduced workforce. Ultimately, the studio is to be handed over to new ownership.
Only the development of new VR games is currently on hold. Should the market recover and it becomes financially worthwhile to develop virtual reality games, CCP Games will reconsider this area. EVE Valkyrie can also be played without a VR headset, by the way.
Layoffs will not affect other projects
The MMORPG EVE Online, as well as the two projects Nova (shooter) and Aurora (mobile game), are not affected by these changes.
In a statement to EVE players, it is said that EVE Online is not affected by the “restructuring”. The EVE team will remain fully intact. On the contrary, the restructuring now means that CCP can focus more on EVE.
The 2nd expansion of Destiny 2 revolves around the Warminds and a mysterious woman. Who is she?
The first DLC “Curse of Osiris” is still over a month away, yet the Guardians are already eagerly speculating about the second DLC, which is set to be released in spring 2018.
For months, the community has been sure that this expansion will be about the Warmind Rasputin. This was hinted at by the symbol on the Season Pass graphic:
On the right is the symbol of the Warmind
With the reveal trailer for Curse of Osiris, a new graphic for the two Destiny 2 expansions was released. This time, people are visible: On the left, Osiris is clearly recognizable. Osiris will be the most important new character in the “Curse of Osiris” DLC, which is why he is prominently depicted in this DLC art. In the DLC image next to it, there is also a person who will likely be just as important for the 2nd DLC as Osiris is for the 1st DLC. The question is only: Who is she?
The trail leads through the Warminds to Clovis Bray
The 2nd DLC is about the Warminds, and any Destiny 1 veteran has heard of a Warmind: Rasputin. Rasputin is stationed in the Cosmodrome and is considered the last surviving Warmind.
A Warmind is an artificial intelligence developed during the Golden Age for strategic warfare purposes. It is extremely intelligent and complex and can monitor the entire solar system.
The Collapse could only be survived by Rasputin as the only Warmind – while there are still several Warmind chambers scattered throughout the solar system that are intact and functional, they “are left empty”.
But what do these Warminds have to do with the person in the picture? The Warminds were manufactured during the Golden Age by a powerful and influential company: Clovis Bray. Bray built among other things the Dust Palace on Mars and was responsible for groundbreaking technologies, such as the Engram technology, the Exos, SIVA, and the Warminds.
However, the Golden Age has long since passed, and information about the Bray family is scarce. There is only sparse information that there are still family members: Here comes Ana Bray into play.
Who is Ana Bray?
Taking a closer look at the image for the 2nd DLC, you can see that it is a woman:
The face is not discernible, and her equipment reveals little about the person. There is only one striking symbol: A wolf’s head on her shoulder: Many Guardians were instantly sure: Aha, this must be an Iron Lord! Perhaps Lord Efrideet is returning – a female Iron Lord.
However, that is most likely not the case. Because the Iron Lords have a wolf’s head with a different design as their symbol:
The wolf’s head of the Iron Lords
So what is this wolf’s head that the woman is carrying on her shoulder? In fact, there was an item in Destiny 1 that featured this symbol. A Hunter cloak that the Speaker offered: And according to the cloak, this symbol was worn in battle by only one person: By the legendary Hunter Ana Bray. Since this woman on the DLC graphic has this symbol on her shoulder, it is likely that it is Ana Bray.
Ana Bray was only a footnote in the lore of Destiny 1. It is mentioned that she participated in the Battle of Six Fronts. What is exciting is: Ana Bray was – or is – a Guardian!
You should know: A Guardian does not remember their previous life – the life before they were first revived by their Ghost. If Ana Bray is a Guardian, she technically cannot know that she was previously part of the Bray family. Or can she?
In fact, there is a way to become a Guardian without dying and then being found by a Ghost. According to the lore, Shin Malphur is the only known Guardian who received their Ghost from another Guardian. However, this story will not be elaborated on here. It is just to show: It is possible to become a Guardian and still remember your previous name.
This is a possible scenario of how Guardian Ana Bray could have retained her name. Another possibility is: Ana Bray has nothing to do with “Clovis Bray” – she simply adopted this name. We do not know. But given that Ana Bray will play an important role in the 2nd DLC, which will be about the Warminds, it is quite possible that she is in some way related to the Brays who invented the Warminds.
Otherwise, what is known about Ana Bray:
She is a Gunslinger Hunter.
According to Lord Shaxx, she was one of the most powerful Guardians ever. She distinguished herself during the Battle of Six Fronts. Wherever she fired her Golden Gun, the ground burned like pure sunlight.
Bottom line: Everything points to Ana Bray being the Guardian in the graphic. Both the wolf’s head symbol and the Warmind setting of the second expansion fit her.
What role Ana Bray will play in Destiny 2 remains exciting. Currently, there are already several hints about her in the game:
On Io, a Warmind data cube can be scanned, with the info: Someone named Bray has removed the data. Maybe it’s Ana?
Moreover, she has written a diary that is now – apparently – in the hands of “Daito.” It can be scanned in a secret Daito room.
If the Ghost scans this diary, we find out that the diary belongs to Ana Bray. However, it has been almost completely redacted, pages are missing from the book. The Ghost suspects that something is wrong here.
We will likely find out in the 2nd DLC what is wrong. Do you have any ideas?
Participate in our quiz about World of Warcraft and prove what you really know about Azeroth and your favorite MMORPG!
Over the years, many gamers have accumulated a lot of useless knowledge. Especially in a game that has been running for over 13 years, the horn is quite cluttered. So why not challenge your brain and find out how much you really know about World of Warcraft?
This article originally appeared in November 2017. It has since been updated.
To show off to your friends, we have put together a set of questions covering various topics in World of Warcraft. Only those who know the game’s story and its development well will come out as experts here.
So let’s find out if you are really as great WoW experts as you want us to believe in the comments!
The quiz is easy to use. There are 15 questions with 4 possible answers, of which only one is correct. If you select the correct answer, it will be highlighted in green. If you selected the wrong answer, the correct answer will be shown in green instead. You can also see what percentage of participants selected the same answer as you!
The first questions are relatively easy, but the difficulty quickly increases. How many of the 15 questions can you answer correctly?
Please do not use search engines when answering the questions – you would only be deceiving yourselves, and the fun of such a quiz would be lost. But feel free to let us know in the comments how many questions you managed to answer correctly!
A major discount campaign has started in the PlayStation Store. PS Plus members can save double on the offers.
If you’re currently out of games to play and your PS4 has been craving new content for days, you now have the chance to grab some top games at reduced prices.
Because a big promotion started in the PlayStation Store on November 1, where PS Plus members can secure double discounts.
Double Discounts with PlayStation Plus
This discount campaign generally works like this: numerous games are now reduced, for example by 35%. If you now have a “PS Plus” subscription, you will receive a 70% discount on these games.
However, some games are only reduced by 40% (with PS Plus), while others are reduced by over 70%. Here is a selection of the discounted PS4 games, we also provide the PS Plus prices:
Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 – 35.99 Euros (40% discount)
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection – 11.99 Euros (80% discount)
You can find the offers on your console by opening the PlayStation Store and selecting the “Offers” tab.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is currently the offer of the week. It costs 19.99 Euros (66% discount). The offer is valid until November 9 at 1 AM.
Blizzard is fulfilling some promises regarding Overwatch and shows what features viewers and teams can now benefit from.
Several weeks ago, the developers of Overwatch promised that they would make eSports more accessible for viewers. Many things were announced, such as uniform colors for the different teams, a clear 2D map for commentators, and colored effects so that viewers can distinguish the teams.
Now Blizzard has released a small “Behind the Scenes” video that gives a first glimpse at these changes.
Uniform colors also determine the effects
The video clearly shows how all team members wear the same colors, making them easily distinguishable from each other. These colors extend even to the effects in the game. A team with a white uniform will also have white effects – this includes all projectiles, but also slightly different shields from Reinhardt and Orisa or even the big explosion from D.Va’s mech.
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Also included is the replay feature, which was requested by commentators. With a simple click on the kill feed, commentators can jump to a desired moment and review it. The camera can be moved freely, and the whole thing can even be played in slow motion to capture all the details of the situation.
The community’s feedback has been almost unanimous so far: With these changes, it will be much easier to follow individual matches and accurately assign all players. Many players are looking forward to being able to watch the final matches at BlizzCon this weekend with increased clarity.
What do you think of these changes to the spectator mode? Does this make Overwatch more exciting for viewers? Or has the train already left?
The new Pokémon GO update 0.81.1 for Android and 1.51.1 for iOS fixes bugs and strengthens the game against cheaters. Additionally, there are hints for seven new attacks.
A new update for Pokémon GO is on its way to you and addresses some issues in the game. The patch 0.81.1 for Android and 1.51.1 for iOS is currently rolling out and will be gradually released for different regions.
We will show you the most important changes from the update here.
Update 0.81.1 / 1.51.1 Patchnotes / APK Mining
A new version of Pokémon GO will be available to you in the coming days. The update was announced by the developers on the night of November 2. What changes, Niantic explains in the patch notes:
A bug was fixed that prevented trainers from powering up their Pokémon to max CP.
A bug in raids was fixed. This bug caused a trainer’s damage contribution to reset if they participated in the fight again.
Additionally, more bugs were fixed and the performance of Pokémon GO improved.
These are the official details regarding the changes of the update. In the meantime, data miners from TheSilphRoad have already delved into the patch and uncovered further changes.
New engine version promises better performance
Pokémon GO is based on the Unity3D engine. Since Pokémon GO was released about 16 months ago, the engine has also undergone significant changes. In the new version 0.81.1, Niantic uses the new Unity 2017.1 version. This is a major update that should significantly improve performance.
Update of memory management
Experts are still not entirely sure what the new “memory manager” entails. It is suspected that there is a special handling of the memory of various smartphones. Warnings may even appear if a device’s memory becomes overloaded, which could affect the game. However, this is not yet confirmed.
GO+ adjustments
Data miners noticed changes regarding the handling of the GO Plus gadget. These could simply be important for the transition to Unity 2017.1. Adjustments to the Bluetooth connection were also found.
Adjustments to the anti-cheat blacklist
Niantic has made further adjustments to the anti-cheat measures, which likely target known GPS spoofing apps. According to experts, there are now even better ways for Niantic to combat GPS fake apps.
7 new attacks possibly on the way to us!
While no new moves were directly added to the APK of Pokémon GO, there are indications of at least seven new moves that might already be on their way to us.
In the files for the visual attack effects, there are the following new attacks in version 0.81.1:
And Bodycheck(Already existed as a charged move, now as a fast move)
These are the first evidence of the attacks from Gen 3 in the game. Kismetwunsch, Psyschub, and Gähner have existed since Generation 3, Draco Meteor since Generation 4, and Surfer, Kaskade, and Bodycheck belong to Generation 1.
This does not mean that you can already use the new attacks in update 0.81.1. The visual effects are only in the APK.
An important preparation for the further Pokémon from Generation 3, which are supposed to be released in December 2017.
Things are not going well with the action brawler Marvel Heroes . Problems seem to have arisen at the management level. After the departure of Diablo’s father Brevik, they have a “Weinstein problem.” Moreover, the Free2Play game on PC is losing players.
From Cinderella to Princess and Back
For a long time, the Free2Play game Marvel Heroes was considered a wonderful success story that created a warm feeling in the stomach. “Look, when you do everything right, you will succeed!”
Development legend David Brevik, who once came up with the idea for Diablo, had over the years created a “Cinderella” story. Starting weak with Marvel Heroes, the game then improved and earned an excellent reputation with community engagement, fair Free2Play, and a focus on fun and events. Dedicated Marvel fans worked on their dream with a lot of passion and expertise. That was the assumption for a long time.
David Brevik left Marvel Heroes in early 2016 – the job as CEO of Studio Gazillion was too much administration and not enough game development for him. After Brevik’s departure, the excellent reputation of Marvel Heroes has taken some hits.
PC Players Feel Neglected
Not much has happened since the port of Marvel Heroes to PS4 and Xbox One with the PC version. Ever since the announcement of a port, it seems everything revolves around the consoles.
As reported by Massively Overpowered, Gazillion has even let the Halloween event drop – events were a major strength of the game for a long time.
The usual update has also been canceled – there has been no news for a while regarding the planned merging of all “versions”. It was originally scheduled for November.
Currently, console players are playing a different Marvel Heroes than PC players. And that has negative effects: The PC version has hardly been further developed, while the versions on PS4 and Xbox One received game content in 2017 that was already present on PC.
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Instead, Gazillion announced at the end of September that they are developing a VR game. This has upset the fans of Marvel Heroes significantly. They want Gazillion to continue supporting Marvel Heroes – just like in previous years.
Marvel Heroes Has Much Fewer Players on PC Compared to a Year Ago
A clearly measurable problem has arisen: Marvel Heroes is losing players terribly on PC. This can be tracked on Steamcharts. At its peak in the summer of 2016, Marvel Heroes had an average of 3000 players online, now there are only 430 left.
Fans blame the consoles for this, feeling neglected since the port to PS4 and Xbox One. Simply nothing has come out – while content updates were the great strength of Marvel Heroes.
A “rework of the game” that was supposed to make Marvel Heroes more accessible was not well received by all fans. They found it afterward “too simple and simplified.”
Serious Accusations Against Gazillion CEO – “Inappropriate Behavior Especially Towards Women”
A profound problem seems to have matured in the management level of Gazillion. A former high-ranking employee of Gazillion has made accusations against the current CEO.
The former Creative Director Jeff Donais says,the current CEO is known for his inappropriate behavior, especially towards women. Industry insiders discuss this behind closed doors. It is known even at Gazillion, but they want to sweep it under the rug for fear that Marvel will not renew the license for the game.
They tolerate the CEO’s behavior because he controls the money flow and can talk well.
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Fans of the game are now even demanding that Marvel and Disney get involved: Someone like that should not head a studio.
Mein MMO says: It is difficult to evaluate these personal accusations from the outside when you only have forum posts, blog posts from an apparently deeply disappointed ex-girlfriend, and anonymous reviews on Glassdoor. But these are occurrences that are absolutely not usual. That a former Creative Director makes such statements about a current CEO is outrageous.
On a side note: Marvel Heroes felt significantly different in 2017 than in the “good years” under Brevik. That’s just a shame – Marvel Heroes was, alongside Warframe, the great “feel-good” story in MMOs. Nowadays, Warframe seems to be alone in this.
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Fair progress in the multiplayer of Star Wars Battlefront 2? No problem anymore, Electronic Arts assures now and comments on the criticism of the loot box system that emerged during the beta.
There was a lot of criticism of the loot boxes in Star Wars Battlefront 2 during the beta.
Who wants to be at a disadvantage just because they can or want to spend no extra money on a game? Especially when they have already put a lot of money on the table for the game?
Until now, you could buy the chance for powerful items through loot boxes. That should no longer be so easy. The motto: Fight for it instead of shopping!
The particularly powerful epic star cards are no longer included in loot boxes.
Instead, you will be able to craft them yourself. Crafting olé! To achieve this, you must have reached a certain crafting level. This is achieved through something you can actually do without money: Just play and skill.
However, pre-orderers and buyers of certain special editions will still receive a few cards.
Particularly powerful weapons must be unlocked in multiplayer.
A few weapons will still be found in loot boxes, but most must be earned.
Class-specific equipment and items must also be unlocked.
If you want to own more items for the Heavy Trooper, you simply have to fight your way through the game as that exact Heavy Trooper more often.
Gradually, milestones will be unlocked that grant you class-specific loot boxes. These contain, in addition to star cards, materials for crafting certain items.
Additionally, EA says, this system will of course be continuously revised and improved.
The outlook from Electronic Arts seems forward-looking: They engage in regular exchanges with players to ensure improvements, after all, a multiplayer game is designed for years of play. Scaring off players prematurely is not an option. Almost all advantages, Wilson proudly states, are obtainable through gameplay.
They are very optimistic at EA and are clearly looking forward to the Battlefront reboot, which is said to have three times the content of the original.
Could Pay2Win be a thing of the past? I’m keeping my fingers crossed for us.
