New maps and ranked mode come free to LawBreakers

A new class, new maps, a ranking mode, and the skirmish feature are currently on the roadmap for LawBreakers. This content is free for owners of the game. A few details were revealed on Twitter.

LawBreakers was released just under a month ago and aims to keep its community engaged with free updates in the future. There was a preview of the roadmap on Twitter.

Alongside new maps, there are features such as skirmishes and a new class, of which only a silhouette is currently visible.

LawBreakers Maps and Game Modes on the Way

The new maps for LawBreakers are still under development. In the embedded tweet, we can see that the maps are named “Namsan” and “Gateway.” A very minimal insight is provided in the two shown screenshots.

As a new feature, we can expect skirmishes, and a ranking mode called “Boss Leagues” is on its way to us. A new class is shown in silhouette – unfortunately, there is no further information available at this time. The last entry on the roadmap includes more “Rapid Fire Updates.”

According to the preview, the updates are set to be released in this order in the fourth quarter of 2017. However, the team emphasizes that the content may change before release and is still in development.

This and other content in the future will be free for players who purchase LawBreakers. The anti-gravity shooter “LawBreakers” is now available for PC and PS4. In our preview test, we show you what the game has to offer.

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Destiny 2 vorbestellen und kaufen, aber welche Edition? Umfrage

In Destiny 2, there are different editions with different contents and pre-order bonuses for pre-orders. Which version of Destiny 2 will you choose on launch day?

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Destiny 2 is not Destiny 2. Depending on which version you buy or have pre-ordered, there are different contents. There is a Standard Edition, a Digital Deluxe Edition, a Collector’s Edition, and a Limited Edition. Which one do you want to buy?

Destiny 2: Overview of the contents of the editions and pre-order bonuses

Destiny 2 is available in the following editions:

  • Standard Edition (Destiny 2 – Amazon offer): Includes only the main game and costs 69.99 euros for PS4 and Xbox One and 59.99 euros for PC. The season pass is available here.
  • Digital Deluxe Edition (in the PlayStation Store): This edition costs 109.99 euros and includes the base game along with the expansion pass and digital premium content such as a Legendary Sword, a Kill Tracker Ghost, an emote, and badges in Cabal style.
  • Collector’s Edition (Destiny 2 Collector’s Edition – Amazon offer): The Collector’s Edition is a version of Destiny 2 that includes the game and the digital goodies of the Deluxe Edition as well as physical goodies like a bag, a laptop case, a survival kit, and a steelbook case. Accordingly, this edition costs a whopping 249.99 euros (the PC version is 10 euros cheaper).
  • Limited Edition (Destiny 2 – Limited Edition – Amazon offer): This edition includes all the goodies of the Deluxe Edition, but comes in a limited steelbook and a Cabal collector’s box. It costs 109.99 euros and 99.99 euros on PC.

Pre-orders of Destiny 2 receive additional goodies with their chosen edition, such as a Ghost that counts kills, the exotic weapon Coldheart, and a salute emote.

Destiny 2 Pre-order bonuses

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Destiny 2: Which edition are you buying or have you already bought?

The choice between the many editions of Destiny 2 is not easy. We have created a survey for you here, in which you can indicate what you will buy. On September 6, 2017, the release day of Destiny 2 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, we will publish the results. You have only one vote. Have fun voting!

 

More details about the editions of Destiny 2 can be found in the linked article.

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Rend: Survival game is getting bigger than expected – more of a survival MMORPG

Rend was announced as an interesting mix of MOBA, Survival, and MMORPG. At PAX West, the developers presented a new version and explained that they will incorporate more MMO elements.

On one hand, the world will become significantly larger, providing players with more to explore and promoting sandbox elements. The new map of Rend is about three times larger than the old one and offers twelve instead of just three biomes.

Each biome will have different conditions for you to survive. For example, you will need warm clothing to survive in wintery areas. In these landscapes, you will encounter creatures, including animals that you can kill to obtain resources.

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Crafting will be expanded

Regarding MMO elements, crafting is being expanded. You can now not only learn certain recipes but also become better at them. Additionally, you can create custom items that allow you to differentiate yourself visually from other players. Moreover, even crafted items will have different stats, even if they come from the same recipe. New are raids in caves, which are said to be among the most challenging challenges in the game.

Control Points for more tactics

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Additionally, control points are added to carry the conflict between the three factions out into the world. While defending your own base and attacking the enemy’s fortress remains central, capturing control points gives you tactical advantages. The control points can also be attacked by wild beasts.

Build your own fortifications

Depending on how you performed and how useful you were to your faction, you will receive bonus points at the end of a match, which you can use to further improve your hero.

In addition to your faction’s main base, you can also build your own small fortress. However, this is outside the protective wall of the faction base and can therefore be raided at any time. The faction base, on the other hand, can only be attacked in the final phase of a match. Then the so-called Divinity Stone of the faction must be destroyed, which removes the faction from the server. Whoever remains last wins.

Rend will enter an Early Access phase at the beginning of the coming year.

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Fast so gut wie Pokémon Go! Die neuen Haustiere in WoW Patch 7.3

With the launch of Patch 7.3 “Shadow of Argus”, the weekly pet battle event unfortunately also came to an end in World of Warcraft. Nevertheless, Argus and some old areas offer new, small companions as well as trainers and battles for exciting pet battles with this update.

On Argus, it quickly becomes lonely despite the influx of heroes. Together with the unfriendliness of the planet, one soon feels discontent being alone. It’s nice to have a companion who stands by you!

Pets from the Wilderness

Most new pets can be caught in the new areas of Argus:

Krokuun

  • Pustulent Larva
  • Pustulent Plague
  • Flickering Argunite
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Mac’Aree

  • Arcane Devourer
  • Demonically Addicted Wyrm
  • Dwarven Marsuul
  • Young Skyfin
  • Void Shardling
  • Wretched Void Stalker
  • Wretched Sphere Hunter
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Antorian Wastes

  • Antorian Pustulent Larva
  • Antorian Pustulent Plague
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The antorian versions of the Pustulent Larva and Pustulent Plague are mainly color relatives to the pets from Krokuun.

Since Mac’Aree will only be accessible this week, the pets from this area will also only be catchable this week.

Pets as Loot on Argus

You can also add some additional companions to your menagerie on Argus through quests, items, or defeating enemies:

Squinty Eye

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Demonic Corrupted and the Tamed Skyfin

  • Can hatch from the Demon-Spotted Egg alongside the Manaray mounts. The eggs can be obtained from the rare enemies Varga, Naroua, Kaara the Pale, and Sabuul.
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Grasping Manifestation

  • Loot from Ataxon in Mac’Aree.
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Uuna

  • Loot from the Faceless Devourer in the Antorian Wastes.
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Spooky: A little ghost girl as a pet!

Rebellious Imp

  • Loot from Mother Rosula in the Antorian Wastes.
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Like the other imps. Just more rebellious. It’s possible he “scorches” the kneecaps with a club.

Pets from Other Sources

Classic methods of looting and catching are joined by professions, achievements, and reputation – even if they are likely the original form of collecting for the passionate pet collector.

Professions

  • Demon Whippers can be obtained by herbalists when gathering herbs.
  • Burrowing Pustulent Larvae can be obtained through skinning.
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Reputation

  • The Forsaken Marsuul can be purchased with a benevolent reputation during the Argus Assault.
  • The Ghost Shark can be bought with the status “Good Friend” from Ilyssia of the Waters.
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Holidays

  • During the Winterveil, the Snow Globe Yeti can be obtained.
  • During the Hallow’s End, Naxxy can be obtained.
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A Naxxramas. In small. It flies. The Legion can pack it up.

Rewards from Trainers

  • Completing the collector achievement “A Matter of Typology” will reward you with the Demon Claw Marsuul.
  • Buddler is one of the possible rewards for defeating the Pet Battler in Gnomeregan.
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Marsuul: These cute creatures are among the first you encounter upon arrival in Draenor.

Even fans of the old raids can rejoice. The achievement series “Walking the Leash” has received a fifth part, “Nettastrophe”. New pets can now be found in the following raids:

  • Throne of the Four Winds
  • Blackwing Descent
  • Bastion of Twilight
  • Firelands
  • Dragon Soul

Upon completing the achievement, the pet “Amalgam of Destruction” will also be unlocked!

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Will you embark on the hunt for new companions, or do you prefer to leave the new pets behind? Is there perhaps one or two that particularly caught your attention? Oh, a Naxxy! Excuse me – caught your attention? Write it in the comments!

If you prefer to spend your time hunting mounts, you can find a detailed guide to the puzzle mount Lucid Nightmare here!

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Fortnite builders hate these shells – ball fans love them

In Fortnite (PS4, Xbox One, PC) propan gas husks are a problem for diligent builders. But shooter friends find that just fine.

Fortnite is a mix of different genres, but essentially it boils down to the question: “How do players prefer to kill the attacking zombie monsters?

  • The builders create fortresses and death corridors, lure the monsters onto fixed paths and let the husks run through a chain of traps that ultimately kill them
  • The shooter friends aren’t much interested in base building but ambush the husks right at the spawn point and blast them away.
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Propan Gas Husk – the terror of builders in Fortnite

Now there is a type of husk that gives Fortnite builders a hard time. These are the propan gas husks – a bit stronger enemies that can take quite a bit of damage and carry a bomb with them.

The problem: When these husks die and the tank ignites, their propane tank falls to the ground and explodes. Especially at higher levels, this can quickly create a death zone. The walls, ceilings, and floors where the traps are stick suffer damage and are destroyed. This type of husk is extremely effective against wood.

The normal way to deal with these propane gas husks is to spot them as early as possible and aim for the gas tank. Then it explodes on site and kills other husks.

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Camp at the spawn or go afk and let the traps do the work?

Builders say: We can’t play the way we want because the propane gas husks tear down our base. These creatures change Fortnite completely. Everyone just waits at the spawn and blasts them. No one builds properly anymore.

Shooter friends find that just fine and say: “They are the counter to your building. Without them, people would just set up these death traps and then go afk for 10 minutes. It should stay that way.”

An interesting discussion has arisen on reddit about this question. Here you can see wonderfully which interesting questions such a genre mix like Fortnite brings forth in practice.

Ultimately, this mob type is a blessing for shooter fans. It’s incredibly fun to blow up the tank and thin out the zombie herd. But they are a curse for builders because you constantly have to watch out that these creatures don’t tear down your super-constructed death trap at the other end of the base. For people with control issues, this is hell.


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Destiny 2 Countdown: For the launch a guide to excess

The release of Destiny 2 is just around the corner. You’ve taken time off and want to use the limited time as efficiently as possible? We have the (not always entirely serious) guide for you!

The hype train announces its arrival at the final station with a cheerful “Choo Choo”. No more countless morsels of appetite in the form of videos and information snippets, soon it will be time to roll up your sleeves and save the world from the archvillain Gary Ghaul as a Guardian.

Unlike our preparation guides for the expansions in Destiny 1, you logically cannot make preparations in the game itself. We will show you how to prepare in real life to get the most out of your time!

Mandatory health warning: The ideas presented here are not healthy in the long run. Take breaks while playing. Also, keep in mind that sleep is important and not just something for softies! Tired Guardians have worse reaction times. Your clan mates will thank you if you are well-rested.

Destiny 2: Start time – What time is the official launch?

Your Armor

Depends on your regional climate. Wear relaxed clothing. If you like to wear cocktail dresses in your free time, you should skip that for longer sessions (it crumples up and doesn’t look good anymore, not to mention food stains).

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T-shirts (preferably in Destiny style) are recommended, or if it is a bit cooler, a sweater. Jogging pants are perfect for sitting/lying comfortably. If you like it cozy, you can also add a blanket.

If you want to wear rain ponchos without pants, you can do that too. We don’t question that. Wear what feels most comfortable for you.

Your Gaming World

Ensure a pleasant room climate – sweating and freezing are poor long-term motivation. Every second you have to fiddle with your heater or thermostat is wasted time. If you can control the room temperature via your smartphone – congratulations, you can do that comfortably from the sofa.

Set your screen to the right brightness. A bright display looks great, no question, but is not good for your eyes in the long run. The same goes for contrast. Dim your TV or monitor to a bearable level. Especially during longer sessions, your eyes will thank you.

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Consistently block out other light sources. Cover windows, doors with sight glass, and prominently placed clocks. If you can no longer distinguish whether it is day or night, you’ve done everything right. Your body will no longer send annoying signals that it’s time for bed, and you can stay awake better.

Lock all doors. You won’t hear anything under your headsets anyway.

Also, set your smartphone to silent. Let everyone know that you will not respond to calls, messages, etc., unless there is an absolute emergency (like enemy fire in the EDZ). Anyone who wants to contact you in September should please address you as “Guardian”.

Your Soundtrack

Block out all annoying noise sources that have nothing to do with the game. This includes pets, relatives, and partners. Let your relatives and significant others know that you love them – and that they will see you again one day.

If you want to listen to specific music, do it. Bungie has proven that they can create great soundtracks. If that gets too monotonous for you in the long run (especially in multiplayer battles), you can switch to your preferred musical accompaniment of choice. There are various playlists available online for just this purpose. Spotify also offers nice playlists for gaming.

Your Body

If you want to game for long periods of time, keep the following tips in mind:

  • Stand up for at least a minute after every hour of gameplay. Furthermore, you should walk around for 10 minutes every two hours (you don’t have to leave your cave unless you need replenishments from the fridge).
  • It’s important that your blood can circulate freely in your body. Do regular stretches, yoga, jog in place, or whatever else you enjoy.
  • Close your eyes regularly for a few minutes. These are especially strained from prolonged gaming.
  • Don’t just sit around and start to stink. Showering helps! Especially before a longer gaming session, it can help refresh you. Your roommates will also thank you.

Furthermore, make plans for when you want to take breaks and for how long. It’s best to coordinate this break plan with your clan mates, so that everyone is online at the same time. Destiny offers over 80 activities, testers report a campaign lasting good 50 hours. You won’t be the first to finish it if you game through the nights and run out of steam at the finish line.

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Your Equipment

Make sure you have enough storage space on your consoles. According to sources, you need at least 68GB of free storage space to be able to install Destiny 2. Ideally more, to allow for updates.

Your console will likely have the toughest time in the coming days – be good to it, and a long gaming pleasure is guaranteed. Dust off your console thoroughly and clean the vents. You should also clean your controllers thoroughly. Long use can lead to dirt or dust affecting handling.

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There are few things more frustrating than a controller or headset giving up the ghost in the middle of a fight. Protect yourself and your colleagues from this problem, by fully charging your equipment beforehand. Several charged controllers for quick swaps should be ready. If you need to charge your headset, do so during breaks or with a suitably long charging cable that doesn’t interfere.

Your Food

By now, you should have stocked up on energy drinks to grab the loot codes. But that doesn’t mean you have to down it all in a short time. On the contrary. Excessive consumption of energy drinks is dangerous and can lead to heart rhythm disturbances. If you don’t want to end up in the hospital, limit yourself to a maximum of 2 cans per day.

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Alcohol is not a good idea either. Some can certainly recount legendary, drunken raid nights, but alcohol is unsuitable for longer gaming because it makes you tired and slows down your reaction time. The first few times you land in the abyss might still be funny, but sooner or later, slurring clan mates missing the big cabal can become quite annoying.

To avoid dehydration, you should mainly stick to water or unsweetened teas.

For larger meals, delivery services are a good option. Most allow you to pre-order days in advance. Plan what you want to eat in the coming days and order everything in one go.

Compile a list of snacks for between meals that you can then buy targeted. Chips, chocolate, or other sweets are tasty – but not a permanent alternative. For example, you can pre-cut vegetables and enjoy them with a dip. A tasty and healthy alternative. Cheese and meat snacks are also valuable sources of protein.

Sandwiches

Moreover, sandwiches can be perfectly prepared and stored in the refrigerator. This way, you should be well-prepared for all situations.

With all these tips, you are well-prepared for Destiny 2. Once you have mastered all aspects of the game, it’s time to return to the real world. Best with a post in a forum asking Bungie to finally deliver more content.

Destiny 2 Countdown

So you don’t forget the launch, we’ve included a countdown for you to keep an eye on:

How will you spend the first days in Destiny 2? Casually? Or full throttle? Let us know in the comments!

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Diese 9 Pokémon schlüpfen nicht mehr aus Eiern in Pokémon GO

Changes to Eggs in Pokémon GO: Nine species no longer hatch – Other monsters are now “Hyper-Rare”! Find out here which Pokémon and eggs are affected by the recent changes.

Trainers in Pokémon GO catch new Pokémon not only after raid battles or in the wild, but also find their new companions in eggs. They must transport them in incubators for 2km, 5km, or 10km depending on the category, so that a monster hatches from them.

The developers at Niantic have recently made some changes to the contents of the eggs, which we will explain to you here.

First Generation Starter Pokémon no longer in Eggs

As reported by the Pokémon experts from TheSilphRoad, there have been some changes to the eggs. The timing of the changes can be attributed to the anniversary event of Pokémon GO. Since then, researchers have examined over 6000 eggs and found that the following species are no longer included in these eggs:

  • Bulbasaur
  • Charmander
  • Squirtle
  • Staryu
  • Ekans
  • Goldeen
  • Magnemite
  • Vulpix
  • Yanma

The community is happy about some of the changes that remove rather pointless monsters as rewards from eggs. However, some like Magnemite or Yanma are a bit sad, as they have cool evolutions in Generation 4.

As a result, the egg list has changed again. We have updated it for you and will keep it current in the future. You can find it here: Pokémon GO Egg List of Gen 1 and Gen 2

Pokemon GO Egg Patterns

New Rarity Category

If you have hatched eggs, you may have noticed that some Pokémon hatch significantly more frequently than others. The monsters have previously been classified into four rarity tiers: “Common“, “Unusual“, “Rare“, “Extremely Rare“.

As explained by TheSilphRoad, the new rarity tier “Hyper Rare” has now been added. Monsters in this category are only extremely rarely found as a reward from an egg. According to experts, four species belong to the new category. They are:

  • Woingenau
  • Girafarig
  • Dummisel
  • Pottrott

The new rarity table is now organized as follows – Ordered from “Common” to “Hyper Rare”:

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Why the new generations in Pokémon GO could become problematic

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The Division 1.8: Should all DLC content become free now? – Survey

For Update 1.8 of The Division, many agents are demanding one thing from Massive: All DLC content should be free. Season pass for everyone!

Since the early days of The Division, the season pass has divided the community. There are two reasons for this:

  • Those without a season pass must forgo the gameplay modes Underground, Survival, and Last Stand. Once, various gear sets were exclusive, but these have since been made available to all players.
  • Players on PS4 were disadvantaged when it came to DLC content. They had to wait at least a month longer for new content than Xbox and PC agents.
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The season pass has therefore caused frustration, anger, and a divided agency from the very beginning.

How long should the agency remain divided?

In year 2, Massive is taking a different approach: All upcoming content is free for all agents and will be released on all platforms simultaneously. Now, no one will be disadvantaged or favored.

However, the old problem continues to exist: the season pass content from year 1 is still exclusive to season pass holders. This divide still exists. Therefore, numerous agents are demanding on YouTube, Reddit, and in other forums that this content be made available to everyone.

Several arguments are being made for this step:

  • It would increase player numbers in all DLC modes. Currently, it takes a long time to find teammates. The entire player base would benefit from this.
  • It would improve the reputation of The Division and possibly attract new players.
  • This way, the community could move forward into the future of The Division as a “unified community”.
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However, there are also voices that view this proposal critically – especially from among season pass holders. After all, they paid a lot of money for the expansion pass. Those who want this content should also pay up.

Supporters reply: The last season pass content was released over 6 months ago. That is enough exclusivity time. After all, everyone would benefit from having more players in The Division.

Now we want to know from you: What do you think? Should all agents get access to the DLC content?

 

It is already known that the Update 1.8 will bring improvements to the Underground. These improvements would then be exclusive to season pass holders.

An official statement from Massive and Ubisoft on this matter is not available.

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Muss man die Kampagne von Destiny 2 solo spielen? Spoiler-Verwirrung

The dams at Destiny 2 are broken. A spoiler is causing problems now: Do you have to play the campaign completely alone?

We reported on this already on Friday, that the images and information of a strategy guide for Destiny 2 are on the internet. The flood of information has poured over the community in recent days. Everything you want to know about Destiny 2 can now be known.

But the spoilers are also causing problems.

Do you really have to play the campaign completely alone?

The leaked guide stated about the campaign, which will consist of a “single-player set of missions” – a set of missions designed for single players.

Apparently, some misunderstood this information and understood it to mean that you must play the Destiny 2 campaign only solo and cannot be with friends. If they want to play with them, they think they have to play the campaign a second time.

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Destiny 2: Can you play this solo or do you even have to?

This assumption has prompted the chief producer of Destiny 2 to respond. Mark Noseworthy declared the assumption to be “absurd.” Only the initial moments are to be played solo to fully support the story. After that, you can team up with your friends and take out aliens.

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So, the principle remains that we already know from Destiny 1: You can play Destiny 2 solo up to the endgame. But you don’t have to. You can also team up with your friends.

Bungie doesn’t let leaks bother them: Look away, Guardians

Otherwise, the whole “everything is leaked” situation doesn’t seem to affect Bungie much. The employees would likely prefer if players didn’t take advantage of these spoilers.

Noseworthy thanks all content creators who do not report on the spoilers. The launch is only a few days away. You should experience it live with your friends.

Community manager DeeJ comments on the people’s desire to look at the spoilers by saying: “I didn’t stare directly at the sun during the solar eclipse either. Look away, Guardians.”

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Final Fantasy XIV – First Stormblood Update 4.1 arrives in October

Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood is getting a first major content update soon. Patch 4.1 “The Legend Returns” brings a lot of new content and will be released in October.

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With the massive addon Stormblood, Final Fantasy XIV launched in version 4.0. Only a few weeks after the release of the expansion, a hefty content update is expected with Patch 4.1. The patch is called “The Legend Returns” and is set to be released in early October.

Final Fantasy XIV – The Contents of Patch 4.1 – Hildibrand and New Dungeon

The contents of Update 4.1 “The Legend Returns” are as follows:

  • The main story continues
  • There are new side quests, including some with Hildibrand!
  • New beast tribe quest about the Kojin
  • The new dungeon “Drowned City of Skalla” is coming
  • The Shinryu primal battle will be available in Extreme mode
  • New PvP content “Rival Wings,” a 24vs24 brawl, which will be released with Patch 4.15
  • The alliance size has no more restrictions
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  • There will be new levels in the “Lost Canals of Uznair”
  • You can take your adventure squadron into dungeons. Additionally, the squadron will get a limit break
  • There will be new housing in Shirogane. You can also swim there. If you want, you can move your housing plot to the new area.
  • Your crafting inventory will be tidied up, as beast tribe scripts will now count towards currencies
  • Bards can play instruments directly, note by note
  • There will be cross-world alliance raids
  • There will be even harder “Ultimate” challenges. First with the “Coils of Bahamut”. As a reward, you will receive a weapon, but it won’t be stronger than the current maximum. It will just look different. The item level will not increase with Patch 4.1.
  • New alliance raid “Return to Ivalice,” set in the city “Rabanastre” from Final Fantasy XII.

Also interesting: Schuhmann’s massive review of Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood

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Destiny 2: Spoiler – Max-Level & Power-Level: This is how you become stronger

In Destiny 2 details about character development have now been revealed. What is the max level in Destiny 2? How do Guardians become stronger? What should you know if you want to play effectively?

The strategy guide for Destiny 2 has leaked – initially, it was just a few images, but now it is fully available online. Therefore, we know the gameplay features that Bungie has kept secret until now. This is the real deal.

Spoiler alert: Everything that follows contains spoilers. It includes gameplay-relevant information about the scope and structure of Destiny 2. There are no story spoilers.

Destiny 2: Max Level and What Happens When You Level Up?

  • The max level in Destiny 2 is 20
  • When you level up, you receive a skill point
  • This is the normal character development: You gain experience points when you defeat enemies or complete activities. Leveling occurs seemingly as you progress towards endgame while completing story missions.
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The Actual Leveling – What About the Light Level? How Do I Get Stronger?

  • Actual leveling occurs as in Destiny 1 through equipment: Instead of light level, in Destiny 2 it is the power level
  • The max power level is 300 – an important plateau is at 260. 260 appears to be the transition into endgame.
  • Bungie maintains a friendly system at the beginning in Destiny 2: New items are a few points better than what you possess. Thus, you slowly but surely increase your power level with each item you acquire. However, this only applies until power level 260
  • To become stronger beyond 260, players must complete “milestones.” These are weekly activities.
  • It is not known if there is better gear in the raid – the strategy guide also does not provide information about the raid.
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How Many Activities Are There Exactly in Destiny 2? How Big Is It in PvE?

  • The campaign consists of 16 missions
  • There are 29 adventures – these are side quests
  • There are 4 world quests – these are the major quest lines
  • Additionally, there are other activities like public events, patrols, treasure hunts, or lost sectors. However, nothing is known about their number.
  • And there are 5 strikes (1 bonus strike for PlayStation 4)
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What Are Milestones, Where Is the Good Stuff?

The weekly milestones are:

  • The Call-to-Arms in the Crucible – these are PvP missions
  • Flashpoints – a zone becomes the focal point, and you must complete public events there
  • Nightfall – this is the strike from the Vanguard like before, that is a hard version of a known strike
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What Else Is There to Know?

  • According to the strategy guide, you should be as frugal as possible with the tokens for the vendors and only stock up when you reach power level 300. Until then, you will only get items at your level, which means you will overlevel them. You should only start buying with your tokens when you have reached 300.
  • In general, the milestones are crucial for quick progress. According to the strategy guide, this is the only source of progress beyond 260.
  • There is nothing in the strategy guide about “infusing.”
  • Banshee-44 and the weapon day are likely to return.
  • Crucible matches will now guarantee one item as a reward – power level is disabled by default.

For those wondering: What about Flashpoints? Is there more? We have covered all of that here:

Destiny 2: What is new in PvE? – All information about the PvE content

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Destiny 2: Class Guide for Beginners – Titan, Hunter or Warlock?

You are a newcomer in the world of Destiny 2 and don’t know which class to start with? Is there a best class? Here is our class guide with all the information at a glance.

Titan, Hunter or Warlock – What are these terms you have to decide between at the beginning of Destiny 2? How do these classes differ and which one is right for me?

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Destiny 2 – Class Overview

In Destiny there are three classes: The Titan, the Warlock and the Hunter. Each class has several subclasses with different abilities.

Apart from the abilities of the respective subclasses, the three classes in Destiny mainly differ through their armor, melee animations, class-specific items, and different movement modes.

  • Titan (Brute Force): Titans are defenders and frontline fighters. They can create barriers but also deal devastating damage. Their melee is feared (Punchbros anywhere?), their class-specific item is a sash worn at the right hip. Titans are equipped with boosters that allow them to jump high quickly.
  • Warlock (Mystic): The Warlocks use arcane “magical” powers that grant them healing abilities and powerful ranged attacks. Their class-specific item is a bracelet worn on the left arm. Warlocks glide through the air.
  • Hunter (Agility): Hunters are agile and nimble guardians who can move quickly between cover. Hunters prefer knives that they can throw at enemies. Hunters wear capes of all variations as their class-specific items. They are fast in the air and can change direction quickly. They don’t float in the air but have double or multiple jumps.
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In Destiny 2, the melee attacks of all three classes have the same range.

New Class Abilities in Destiny 2

Bungie has made changes to the classes in Destiny 2. Each class now has its own special abilities. This further distinguishes the classes from each other and gives players the opportunity to adopt specific roles or playstyles when selecting a class and the corresponding equipment.

The Titan is now equipped with a barrier that allows him to take cover anywhere and be protected from enemy fire. You can also choose between a large and a small cover. The small cover allows shooting over the barrier at enemies, and it has the advantage of reloading equipped weapons directly.

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The Warlock gains with Destiny 2 special abilities that make him a kind of supporter. The Warlock can create a circle around him in which he and allied players regenerate health or deal increased damage.

All Hunter subclasses in Destiny 2 can dodge to avoid damage. This further increases the Hunter’s agility and allows him to reload weapons directly or reduce the cooldown of the melee upon successfully dodging.

The Subclasses in Destiny 2

Players in Destiny 2 can choose their preferred subclass within their class. To use all abilities of a subclass, they must first be unlocked with experience.

Each subclass is associated with an element: Void, Arc, and Solar. These three elements can be encountered all over the game: some weapons deal elemental damage, some enemies have elemental shields, and each Guardian subclass is tied to an element.

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Each Guardian subclass offers different supers and skills, such as melee modifications or grenades.

Destiny 2 will offer 9 subclasses – three for each of the three classes:

Titan Subclasses

  • Striker (Arc) – The Striker favors an aggressive play style. You slam down with your fists in the super and deal area damage. This subclass becomes available after you obtain an artifact and complete the subsequent mission.
  • Sentinel (Void) – The Titan generates a powerful Void shield with his super attack, which he can use as protection, as a melee weapon, and as a ranged weapon. This subclass is automatically unlocked during the game.
  • Sunbreaker (Solar) – The Sunbreaker throws hammers, dealing significant damage from a distance. For this subclass, you need to find an artifact and complete the subsequent mission.

Hunter Subclasses

  • Gunslinger (Solar) – The Gunslinger comes with a “Golden Gun” that can shoot enemies from a distance. For this subclass, you need to find an artifact and complete the subsequent mission.
  • Arcstrider (Arc) – This Hunter twirls an Arc staff around him to acrobatically eliminate enemies. His super is effective in melee. This subclass is automatically unlocked during the game.
  • Nighthawk (Void) – This Hunter has several abilities to suppress, slow down, and weaken opponents. His super is an arrow that chains enemies, causing them to take more damage. For this subclass, you need to find an artifact and complete the subsequent mission.

Warlock Subclasses

  • Voidwalker (Void) – The Voidwalker throws a “Nova Bomb” at enemies – an explosive orb that can be customized in various ways. For this subclass, you need to find an artifact and complete the subsequent mission.
  • Dawnblade (Solar) – The Warlock receives a flaming sword in his super, which he can throw Solar blades at enemies. This subclass is automatically unlocked during the game.
  • Stormcaller (Arc) – The Warlock emits Arc electricity from his arms, moving across the battlefield to eliminate as many enemies as possible. For this subclass, you need to find an artifact and complete the subsequent mission.

The new subclasses in Destiny 2 are presented here in overview.

Which class should I play?

You should ideally try out all classes once to find your favorite.

Play around with the different jumping traits, as these also determined the fate of a class in Destiny 1. The melee skills are also quite different in some cases.

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Here are a few considerations:

First, consider how you prefer to play shooters. As a frontline fighter with a shotgun or rather from a safe cover? Titans are great in the front-line combat, while Warlocks and Hunters have advantages in combat from a safe distance.

What about mobility? Destiny rewards agile, mobile gameplay, but not everyone enjoys jumping around with quick direction changes. If you prefer high agility, the Hunter might be your class of choice.

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In a group or a lone wolf?

The Warlock is particularly suitable as a supporter with his new special ability. Your teammates will thank you if they can deal more damage or get healed. The Titan can create cover behind which allies can also find protection.

The Hunter is a welcome companion both as a solo player and as a group member, as he can operate from a distance with his high agility, but also quickly revive fallen allies.

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Now let’s get to the last point, the appearance. You think it doesn’t matter?

You will likely have your character in front of you in the main game for hundreds of hours in the menu. And over the question of which class has the best style, wars and ugly discussions have already taken place. To answer the question: Warlocks.

All Destiny veterans will agree with me when I say that one could have a fantastic time with every class in Destiny 1. The differences listed here were not always strongly felt in gameplay – because all classes are fun and ultimately it’s about dealing a lot of damage to enemies.

Our Class Guide Collection for More Details!

In the meantime, we have continuously expanded our guide collection. You can now find guides under the following links that deal in detail with the abilities and skills of each class.

As an added bonus, we took a look at every exotic piece of gear for each class and provide you with various build suggestions. Enjoy browsing:

Best Class in Destiny 2 – Is there even such a thing?

If you now think “Appearance and abilities don’t matter to me – I want the best class!”, then here’s a reality check: There is no best class in Destiny 2. At least, none has been discovered yet.

Each class has its advantages and disadvantages; each class performs differently in various situations. It’s possible that in the future a “best class for PvP” or a “best class for this strike” will emerge, but that is not the case at present.

If you’re wondering which class is the most popular – we conducted a survey before the release of Destiny 2. The results were very close, but the Hunter secured the first place. You can read the full results here: The most popular class at the release of Destiny 2 – You voted!

Which class will you play? Let us know in the comments!


This article was published for the beta of Destiny 2 and updated shortly before the launch of Destiny 2.

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Neue Generationen in Pokémon GO könnten zum Problem werden

Niantic is planning to release Generation 3 in Pokémon GO soon. This will increase the total number of Pokémon from 251 to 386. New pocket monsters sound fantastic at first, but they also bring problems. This means that Generation 3 is not the end of the Pokémon list. Why this could pose a problem for Pokémon GO, find out here.

Pokémon GO is different from the Pokémon we know from the handheld editions. Niantic breaks with the handheld tradition in Pokémon GO and updates the same game over and over again with new features and generations instead of spreading these across different games.

This means there will be more and more different Pokémon species in Pokémon GO. This leads to problems.

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Pokémon works differently on handhelds than on mobile – Level system & regions make the difference

For handheld players, the news of a new generation is fantastic: A new edition is released, with fresh content, new Pokémon and a new region to explore!

With each generation of handheld editions like Sun and Moon, players start from scratch. Each edition is a new game set in a new region of the Pokémon universe.

The known seven regions always received a new generation of Pokémon with a regional Pokédex. The idea behind it is that there are different Pokémon in various areas of the world. Just as there are no elephants in Germany, there are no wild Ponita in the Unova region. Some species cross different regions and old species can always be transferred to the latest version.

Additionally, trainers in the handheld version mostly level their Pokémon through battles against other Pokémon and trainers.

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New generations in Pokémon GO will eventually clog the system

However, the situation looks different for Pokémon GO players. When a new generation is released for the mobile version, more Pokémon come into play. The new Pokémon species spread everywhere equally with tiny spawn differences.

This makes it more difficult for GO trainers to level up and strengthen their Pokémon. If GO trainers catch a Pokémon, they earn candies for its species. The candies can then be fed to any Pokémon of that species. This levels up the Pokémon and makes it stronger. This means that GO trainers need to catch a particularly large number of the same species of Pokémon if they want to level them up.

With more species, it can become torturous to find the same Pokémon repeatedly among hundreds. This also significantly slows down player progression, as everyone takes much longer to find and level their Pokémon.

Another problem is the storage of new Pokémon. In Pokémon Go, trainers can store a maximum of 1,000 Pokémon, which has been insufficient for many since Generation 2. Trainers often keep multiple Pokémon of the same species to retain those with the best IV bonuses and move sets – or special Pokémon like the Pikachu with Hat.

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Niantic must find a solution to these problems – At the latest with Generation 3

Since the release of Generation 2, several trainers have been struggling with the problems mentioned above. With Generation 3, 135 new Pokémon will come into play, raising the total number of Pokémon from 251 to 386.

By now and until the arrival of Generation 4, Niantic should come up with a solution to these problems – before players become frustrated due to a tedious grind. Pokémon GO must be treated differently when adding new generations than the handheld versions.

Possible approaches could be:

  • A rotation: Niantic could implement a similar rotation as they currently do with the legendary beasts. Here, the three Pokémon rotate across different continents. It could work such that two generations are rotating globally and appearing in different locations. A disadvantage would be that trainers would always have to wait for the rotation to catch certain Pokémon again. Or they would have to travel.
  • More ways to obtain candies: There are currently only limited ways to obtain candies. Niantic could consider a system to increase the number. Special candies already exist for raids and are usable for any species. Niantic could expand on this.
  • A reset: Generation 3 could come with a reset, where every player starts over. This would remove Generation 1-2 from the game and provide a fresh start. A similar concept as in the handheld regions. However, players have already invested a lot of money and time in their Pokémon and would rightfully be upset and sad if they were to be removed.
  • Pokémon GO 2: A new app with the new generations and new features. Would Niantic’s servers be able to handle it?
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It is not easy to find an optimal and fair solution to the problem. However, it is certain that new generations will bring these issues if Niantic continues to introduce new Pokémon as it has so far.

What do you think? Are new generations really a problem and what would your solutions be?


Collect candies for Generation 4 before the grind becomes too tedious

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5 Online-Spiele im September 2017, die wir empfehlen

It is September and the holidays are slowly coming to an end. However, there will soon be no shortage of cool MMOs and online games! We can particularly recommend 5 games in September 2017.

September still offers enough warm evenings for barbecuing and chilling, but you can just as well play online games and MMOs. For example, these here.

Guild Wars 2 – Path of Fire brings an epic story

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Guild Wars 2 is getting a new expansion called Path of Fire on September 22, 2017. It continues just as epic as we know it from the third season of the living story and the predecessor expansion Heart of Thorns.

This time, however, it’s not just about dragons, but about the god Balthazar, who is causing trouble and threatening the balance in Tyria. Your heroes must step in again to uncover the god’s motives and prevent him from causing irreparable damage.

Guild Wars 2 – Mounts for everyone!

Path of Fire will offer more of the familiar content again. There will be new regions, new items with different skins, and the following features:

  • Each of the 9 hero types will receive an elite specialization. This will give your characters more depth, as each specialization includes new skills and a new usable weapon.
  • Finally, there are mounts! The mounts are more than just means of transportation, which wouldn’t have been necessary due to the waypoint teleport function. Rather, all four types of mounts (Raptors, Skimmer Hares, Springer Rays, and teleporting Jackals) have their own movement skills and can therefore jump particularly far or high.
  • A bounty system for special monsters promises lucrative challenges.
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Guild Wars 2 – Path of Fire takes you back to old locations

Also cool: The regions of Path of Fire are located, among other places, in the Crystal Desert and the Principality of Vabbi. Both are well-known and beloved locations from the popular first Guild Wars.

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To play Path of Fire, you do not need a hero at maximum level (you will get a boost to max level with the purchase of PoF) nor the base game. However, you need the previous expansion Heart of Thorns to obtain the mastery skills from that expansion. Furthermore, the 9 new elite specializations are ONLY available for owners of HoT and PoF. You do not need Heart of Thorns to play Path of Fire alone!

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Dangerous insider information: Albion Online opens the circle of trust

There is a bit of trouble with the sandbox MMORPG Albion Online regarding internal data. How is Sandbox Interactive handling the mini-crisis?

In Albion Online, the economy is fully in the hands of players, making it a delicate topic. What happens when players get wind ahead of time that game balance is about to change, causing market prices to fluctuate?

If someone knows days in advance that an item will become stronger, they can hoard the resources and sell them for huge profits when the patch is released.

A player recently appeared on Reddit saying: We have a developer from Albion Online in our guild. He revealed to us what will be nerfed in the next patch. Additionally, some of our officers have access to a test server, so they already know pre-release information about nerfs and buffs. This gives us an informational advantage. It grants us benefits in Albion Online.

This informational advantage was discussed in the forum, and people felt that it isn’t right for someone to have such advantages.

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Albion Online: Not as bad as portrayed, but still a problem

Albion Online has also commented on this. It turns out it’s not as bad as portrayed. The information does not come from employees of Sandbox Interactive. Nor are they “highly confidential, strictly secret information” that is circulating. This just does not happen. Everything is kept under wraps. Employees of the company who play Albion Online privately do so in a way that does not jeopardize the balance.

There is indeed a closed test server where changes are tested. In theory, the testers should keep silence about what is being tested, but there could be potential leaks, they admit.

However, they have never made a secret of these tests. They have existed for a long time, but so far, they have only allowed a few players. That was fine for the beta, but now they want to open it up.

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Tests are still supposed to be closed, but more public

In the future, they aim to keep the test server more public. They will announce when they conduct these tests. Anyone can apply. Additionally, they will provide information in the forum about what is being tested and what results came from the tests.

Thus, everyone who wants the informational advantage will have it.


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Bungie sells exclusive Destiny 2 emblems – charity campaign for Houston

Bungie launched a relief effort for Houston. In exchange for donations, you will receive a pin and an exclusive emblem in Destiny 2.

In recent days, Hurricane Harvey dominated the media – a natural disaster. The hurricane devastated the city of Houston and its surroundings, leaving thousands of people without homes. Dozens lost their lives. The emotional and material damage is enormous. Countless people are now in need of help.

The Destiny developers at Bungie now want to use their reach to mobilize the Guardian community to donate a few dollars for Houston. Bungie emphasizes the generosity of their wonderful community, which they have demonstrated multiple times in the past, and now invite you to help again.

These bonuses you will receive for a donation

Through the Bungie Foundation, they are working with Direct Relief. This non-profit organization is already on-site, assisting those in need and providing first aid.

The relief effort from Bungie looks like this:

  • In the Bungie Store (link opens a new page), you can find an offer for $14.99, which includes a pin and an exclusive badge for Destiny 2.
  • This is what the pin looks like:
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  • And this is the badge you will receive in Destiny 2 (the code for the badge is included with the pin):
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  • You can buy a maximum of 10 pins per order. A total of 15,000 pins are in stock, but more will be produced and expected in mid-October.
  • All proceeds from Bungie’s relief effort go directly to Direct Relief, who are assisting the victims of the “Hurricane Harvey” disaster.
  • Keep in mind that shipping costs to Germany are quite high. In addition to the $15, you will need to add $6.58 for shipping.

Bungie writes: Helping those in need is what makes a Guardian a Guardian.

Bungie previously worked with Direct Relief in 2015 to help the earthquake victims in Nepal. At that time, they motivated their Guardians with a t-shirt, an emblem, and a shader to donate. Over a million dollars were raised.


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Offenbar arbeiten gerade 400 Leute an Borderlands 3, aber Pssst!

At the cult studio Gearbox, almost everyone seems to be working on the long-awaited shooter Borderlands 3, a competitor for Destiny 2 and Anthem. However, the game has still not been announced.

What do you actually do at a game conference if you are a game developer and officially are not developing any game? Randy Pitchford, the head of Gearbox, is in that position.

After the flop Battleborn

Actually, in a perfect world, Gearbox would have just released a mega-hit with Battleborn as their current game in live operation. Fans would now be asking for the next hero, the next expansion of Battleborn.

In this perfect world, Pitchford would only be busy answering questions about Battleborn at the PAX West event. But the world is not perfect.

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Battleborn is considered one of the biggest flops in recent years – not many are interested in the hero shooter. Officially, Gearbox has nothing to present at the PAX West event. But the panel “Inside Gearbox Software” still took place. Fans flocked there to learn something about Gearbox’s next game, which everyone believes will be Borderlands 3.

But Borderlands 3 has not yet been presented and was not at PAX West.

400 people are working on the game you want

Hence, the panel unfolded differently. According to the site Dualshockers, Pitchford reportedly said at PAX West: “Our studio has 300 people at the headquarters in Texas. Another 70 people in Quebec City and about 50 to 100 contractors and additional employees. 90% of these people are working exactly on the game that I think you want them to work on.

Wink, wink – it can only be Borderlands 3.

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However, since Borderlands 3 is still not announced, there is no further information available. A dilemma.

The next chance to present Borderlands 3 to a large audience is the PlayStation Experience in Anaheim, scheduled for December 9-10, 2017.

Most expect Borderlands 3 to be like Destiny

Mein MMO thinks: All signs at Gearbox indicate that the studio is working diligently on a Borderlands 3.

Most observers believe that the next Borderlands 3 will be some kind of “semi-MMO”, like Destiny or Anthem. There is simply too much money to be made. Money that Gearbox desperately needs after Battleborn.

More on the topic:

Borderlands 3 could arrive in 2018/2019 – heavily focusing on online play

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Destiny 2: Cabal Secrets – Only buyers of the Collector’s Edition know this!

The Collector’s Edition of Destiny 2 includes a mysterious booklet that seems to be an invitation – but for what?

Attention: Spoilers ahead. The booklet describes the background of the Cabal. We do not know how relevant it will be to the game. But it is knowledge that Bungie provides to the buyers of the Collector’s Edition – so you can know this even before starting Destiny 2.

The first physical copies of Destiny 2 are reaching players. Those who pre-ordered an edition other than the Standard Edition can look forward to exciting goodies. Owners of the Collector’s Edition will even find a mysterious invitation in their box.

A mysterious invitation from Emperor Calus

The “Destiny 2 Collector’s Edition” includes a book about the Cabal, an “open invitation” from Emperor Calus, calling all who deem themselves “worthy.” Worthy to defeat Calus’ friends and family who have shamefully betrayed him and stolen his empire. Now Calus lives in exile – in a great Leviathan.

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The mysterious invitation from Calus

According to the booklet, Calus was a powerful and benevolent emperor who always cared about the welfare of his subjects. He cleansed his empire of the scum of thieves and bandits. A few subordinates betrayed him and took control of the army. Calus was exiled, and since then the new emperor has ruled with an iron fist. And you can guess who this new emperor is: Ghaul!

Now Calus needs your help to eliminate the traitors one by one. After all, he offers a proper “compensation” for your efforts – a lot of loot is guaranteed. Below, Calus reports on the enemies that await you and discusses potential weaknesses – which we will not reveal here. Those interested can follow the source at the end of the text.

More than half a dozen traitors

The first enemy is supposed to be Calus’ former bodyguard – Lictor Shayotet – the protector of the emperor. Calus describes him as loyal, as someone who stands by you through thick and thin. And yet Shayotet did not stop leading the traitors directly to Calus.

After the bodyguard, the Guardians are to deal with the scientist, Freeborn Otzot. She is a Cabal psion, who was once an enemy of Calus, who became partners after an attack on a moon base run by Otzot was thwarted by Calus. At least, until she betrayed him.

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Freeborn Otzot, scientist with a criminal streak

Next up is the Master of Ceremonies on Calus’ hit list. Aedile Moli Imoli organized parties, games, tournaments, or whatever else the Cabal enjoy in their leisure time. The exact background of his betrayal is unclear – it is only known that Moli was once known as a brutal soldier. Whether this past has anything to do with the betrayal is uncertain.

A general must also pay according to Calus, Umun’Arath, Primus of all legions is her name and title. Once, Calus freed a scattered group around Umun and appointed her as the leader of this group to show her that war is a means of preserving peace and happiness.

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Umun’Arath – the Phalanx

But Umun was only interested in war and not in the reasons for conducting one. After the betrayal, she collected taxes from Cabals and spread fear and terror.

Calus’ blacklist is not yet complete. His confidant, Iska’al of Fantor, must also die. He was once a merchant in the Cabal city of Torobatl. Calus regularly held parades during his reign to remind the people that he was not fearful, but full of strength.

After each parade, he visited Iska and entrusted him with secrets that no one else knew. Iska betrayed Calus by continuing to sell to the traitors as a merchant. Calus feels as if Iska has simply forgotten him.

To complete the family drama, Calus’ daughter must also pay – Caiatl, the imperial princess. Those who have always wanted to know what a Cabal princess looks like, the following image shows a depiction of her, but do not expect Princess Peach.

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Caiatl – the Cabal “princess”

Calus only wanted the best for his daughter. However, after the betrayal, it turns out that she had more affection for Umun, the general. She loved war games and liked to run around in battle armor. She became a great space pilot. She was the one who destroyed the device with which Calus could have called for help to prevent the betrayal.

The Consul – and Dominus Ghaul as a puppet

The Consul is described by Calus as weak, weak but intriguer. Calus recognized the true form of the Consul and ousted him. Since then, he has been feeding a frail child with his hatred and rage, while it was at its most susceptible. This child was none other than Ghaul. Ghaul was also the one who eventually took the empire from Calus – when he overthrew him.

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Dominus Ghaul – the true threat, or merely a puppet?

Project Lead Marc Noseworthy once mentioned that the Consul is like a coach on the sidelines, who gives Ghaul the instructions. He is the type who pulls the strings in the background. The new information confirms this.

The role of Calus himself is intriguing. When considering the history and mentality of the Cabal, it is hard to believe that Calus will simply let us go after we have done what he tasked us with.

Are all these pieces of information relevant to the story of Destiny 2? To the raid? Or just a few anecdotes, written by a confused old Cabal who has taken his shield to the head too often? The future will tell.

Here are photos of the entire booklet:

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What do you think? Do we see an overview of the raid bosses here? Or just story snippets? Let us know in the comments!

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Absolver: Calbot – The coolest move in the martial arts game is … a slap!

In Absolver, many players want to learn the Calbot – a spicy slap!

Since August 29th, thousands of players have been streaming into the melee game Absolver to don a mask and prove themselves worthy of becoming a member of an elite group called “Absolver”.

However, Absolver is not a hack-and-slash game where the player wins by hammering the keys the fastest. Rather, in Absolver, combat is an art – you must learn martial arts moves on your journey, skillfully combine them, and apply them with finesse against your enemies.

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One offensive move is currently particularly sought after: The Calbot, a simple, formless, and direct slap to the face – a slap. In English forums, it is simply referred to as “The Slap”.

Learning the Calbot – Secret Trophy of Absolver

In a game where technique, style, and mastering the high martial arts take center stage, a slap definitely stands out. Players want to learn this not just because it is so “special,” but also because a trophy is tied to the Calbot.

To learn the Calbot, you must either find someone who already knows the slap or encounter a random NPC in the open world whose main attack is the slap, like in this video:

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In Absolver, you learn moves by fighting against other fighters who possess these moves – that is to say, to learn the slap, you have to be slapped. And that multiple times. Many players agree it is worth mastering the Calbot. After all, then such cool finishing moves become possible:

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You can also go to the fighting schools of other players to learn the Calbot there. If you are looking for NPCs that will slap you, this video can help:

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FIFA 18: All stadiums – stadium list, Bundesliga stadiums, pictures

All stadiums in FIFA 18, a list of all new stadiums and the licensed Bundesliga stadiums can be found here in the overview. All information and images in the stadium list.

Update: If you are looking for the stadiums in FIFA 20, you can find them here.

One of the major innovations in FIFA 18 is expected to be a captivating and realistic atmosphere. One thing is indispensable: Authentic stadiums.

EA Sports has secured a plethora of licenses for FIFA 18 to bring dozens of real-world venues into virtual football. You can see here an overview of which new stadiums you can look forward to, which stadiums are disappearing, and which arenas are available.

All licensed Bundesliga stadiums in FIFA 18 – with images and stadium occupancy – without Signal Iduna Park

The Bundesliga stadiums are the same as in FIFA 17, but Signal Iduna Park is missing. No new Bundesliga arenas have been added. Arenas like the Rheinenergiestadion continue to be absent.

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ALLIANZ ARENA

Country: Germany

Club: FC Bayern Munich

Capacity: 75000

Field: 105x68m

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BORUSSIA-PARK

Country: Germany

Club: Borussia Mönchengladbach

Capacity: 54000

Field: 105x68m

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Volksparkstadion

Country: Germany

Club: Hamburger SV

Capacity: 57000

Field: 105x68m

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OLYMPIASTADION

Country: Germany

Club: Hertha BSC

Capacity: 74500

Field: 105x68m

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VELTINS ARENA

Country: Germany

Club: Schalke 04

Capacity: 62000

Field: 105x68m

 

British stadiums – Stadiums of the Premier League – New stadiums Amex and Kirklees

EA Sports has secured licenses for all stadiums from the Premier League. The White Hart Lane of Tottenham is currently under renovation and is therefore not included.

  • Anfield (FC Liverpool)
  • Carrow Road (Norwich City)
  • Emirates Stadium (FC Arsenal)
  • Etihad StadiumAmex Stadium (Manchester City FC)
  • Falmer Stadium (Brighton & Hove Albion)
  • Fratton Park (FC Portsmouth)
  • Goodison Park (FC Everton)
  • John Smith’s StadiumKirklees Stadium (Huddersfield Town)
  • KCOM Stadium (Hull City)
  • King Power Stadium (Leicester City)
  • Liberty Stadium (Swansea City)
  • Loftus Road (Queens Park Rangers)
  • London Stadium (West Ham United F.C.)
  • Old Trafford (Manchester United)
  • Riverside Stadium (Middlesbrough F.C.)
  • Selhurst Park (Crystal Palace)
  • St. James’ Park (Newcastle United)
  • St. Mary’s Stadium (Southampton)
  • Stadium of Light (Sunderland)
  • Stamford Bridge (FC Chelsea)
  • Stoke City FC Stadium (Stoke City)
  • The Hawthornes (West Bromwich Albion)
  • Turf Moor (FC Burnley)
  • Vicarage Road (FC Watford)
  • Villa Park (Aston Villa)
  • Vitality Stadium (FC Bournemouth)
  • Wembley Stadium
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Remaining European stadiums in FIFA 18 – Camp Nou still missing

  • Amsterdam Arena (Ajax Amsterdam, Netherlands)
  • Donbass Arena (Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine)
  • Orange Vélodrome (Olympique Marseille, France)
  • Parc des Princes (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
  • Juventus Stadium – Allianz Stadium (Juventus Turin, Italy)
  • Giuseppe-Meazza-StadiumSan Siro – (AC Milan, Inter Milan, Italy)
  • Stadio Olimpico (Rome, Italy)
  • Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Real Madrid, Spain)
  • Wanda Metropolitano (Atletico Madrid, Spain)

All arenas and stadiums from the rest of the world

Asian stadiums

  • King Abdullah Sports City (Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli, Saudi Arabia)
  • King Fahd Stadium (Saudi Arabian National Team, Saudi Arabia)
  • Suita City Football Stadium (Gamba Osaka, Japan)

South American stadiums

  • La Bombonera (Boca Juniors, Argentina)
  • Monumental de Ñunez (Club Atlético River Plate, Argentina)

North American stadiums

  • BC Place Stadium (Vancouver Whitecaps, Canada)
  • Centurylink Field (Seattle Sounders FC, USA)
  • Estadio Azteca (Club América, Mexico)
  • Stubhub Center (LA Galaxy, USA) – New!
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Generic stadiums

These are the fictional arenas created by EA Sports:

  • AL JAYEED STADIUM – Capacity: 33800
  • ALOHA PARK – Capacity: 10000
  • ARENA D’ORO – Capacity: 20000
  • ARENA DEL CENTENARIO – Capacity: 17000
  • COURT LANE – Capacity: 20000
  • CROWN LANE – Capacity: 24000
  • EASTPOINT ARENA – Capacity: 54000
  • EL GRANDIOSO – Capacity: 66000
  • EL LIBERTADOR – Capacity: 52500
  • PRESIDENTE G.LOPES – Capacity: 27000
  • ESTADIO DE LAS ARTES – Capacity: 37500
  • ESTADIO EL MEDIO – Capacity: 30500
  • EURO PARK – Capacity: 13000
  • FOREST PARK STADIUM – Capacity: 28000
  • FIWC Stadium – Only on PS4 and Xbox One
  • IVY LANE – Capacity: 30500
  • MOLTON ROAD – Capacity: 20000
  • O DROMO – Capacity: 55000
  • SANDERSON PARK – Capacity: 39000
  • STADE MUNICIPAL – Capacity: 24500
  • STADIO CLASSICO – Capacity: 30000
  • STADION 23 MAJ – Capacity: 17000
  • STADION EUROPA – Capacity: 32000
  • STADION HANGUK – Capacity: 55000
  • STADION NEDER – Capacity: 19000
  • STADION OLYMPIK – Capacity: 68000
  • TOWN PARK – Capacity: 10000
  • UNION PARK STADIUM – Capacity: 22500
  • WALDSTADION – Capacity: 43000

All new stadiums with images – Changes from FIFA 17 to FIFA 18

Removed:

  • Estádio Vicente Calderón (Atlético de Madrid, La Liga) – The team is moving to the Wanda Metropolitano for the 2017/2018 season
  • White Hart Lane (Tottenham Spurs, Premier League) – Under renovation
  • Signal Iduna Park (BVB, Bundesliga)
  • Estádio Mestalla (Valencia, La Liga)

New:

  • Stubhub Center (LA Galaxy, MLS)
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  • Falmer Stadium – also: American Express Community Stadium – (Brighton & Hove Albion, Premier League)
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  • John Smith Stadium – also: Kirklees Stadium (Huddersfield Town, Premier League)
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  • Wanda Metropolitano (Atlético Madrid, Spain)
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This article was last updated on September 3rd. It is now complete.

You can find out which stadiums will be in the sequel, FIFA 19, here:

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FIFA 19 Stadium List – All new stadiums with images in overview
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