In the MMO shooter Destiny 2 , Bungie has extended the Open Beta.
At around 9:00 PM our time, Bungie announced that they will extend the currently ongoing Beta of Destiny 2.
If you have already uninstalled the Beta, there’s an important message: To participate in the Beta, you must download the Destiny 2 Beta before tonight at 2:00 AM, Bungie states somewhat strangely.
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When does the Destiny 2 Beta end on PS4 and Xbox One now?
The Destiny 2 Beta will run until the night from Tuesday to Wednesday at 2:00 AM our time. At least that’s the plan.
Players should expect connection issues, as the Destiny 2 Beta is now entering the stressful phase. Guardians can expect to be thrown into orbit on Monday and Tuesday. All of this serves the noble goal of getting Destiny 2 ready for launch.
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In the Destiny 2 beta, you can explore the Farm for an hour starting at 7 PM. We show you what there is to discover.
The opening of the Farm, the new “Tower” in Destiny 2, is, according to Bungie, meant for an initial server stress test. Bungie wants to see what happens when many Guardians load into a specific zone at once. We took a look around the Farm and show you what there is to discover.
The Farm is still relatively bare, merchants and NPCs are not unlocked or visible. There are the usual vendor tables and the spaceship hangar, although they are not as technologically advanced as in the Tower.
In general, the place is nature-oriented. Chickens cluck, and in the distance, a stream cascades, which we can even enter. One has a slight feeling of exploring the social hub of a Dark Souls. There are small passages, winding corners, and open gates (, through which we unfortunately cannot walk). We can also admire a nice day/night cycle.
A football field seems a bit out of place there. Of course, Bungie had to provide us with an alternative to the beloved ball that Ghaul destroyed. When a goal is scored, there is accompanying fireworks. It makes one think, the Cabal are attacking.
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No one should be surprised. The tent with the unmistakable logo is back: the cash shop Eververse is expected to also be part of Destiny 2. Tess Everis has likely survived the fall of the Tower.
There is regular lively debate in the community over optional in-game purchases. Some see them as pure rip-offs, while others are willing to spend some coins for their favorite weapon skin.
The first turns on the light
Scattered all over the Farm are lamps that can be turned on and off. We can only speculate about the purpose. Similar apparatuses existed in the previous game at the Vestian Outpost.
Campfire romance and new vault
Bungie really thought of everything. There is even a campfire where the Guardians can share the latest gossip about the Cabal celebrities. Whether the campfire is supposed to serve a special purpose in the main game is still unclear.
Additionally, we noticed two apparatuses that could represent the new vault. The symbol on them is already familiar from the Duskbreaker’s Garrison of the Titan.
Have you already checked out the Farm? What is your first impression? Let us know in the comments!
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We wanted to know from you which MMORPGs have the best crafting and where you can create items particularly well. The survey results have now been evaluated. Therefore, we present to you the five MMORPGs with the best crafting system.
Earlier this month, we wanted to know from you which crafting systems in online role-playing games are the best. The choices included a colorful mix, including the venerable World of Warcraft, the sandbox-style Black Desert, and the highly praised Final Fantasy XIV. The survey results have now been evaluated, and we present to you the top 5 MMORPGs with the best crafting systems.
The Best MMO Crafting Place 5 – Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 was chosen by 10 percent of the voting players, thus securing 5th place in our selection for the best crafting system. This colorful online role-playing game from ArenaNet not only has an interesting hybrid combat system, but it also shines in crafting.
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In Guild Wars 2, you have a classic crafting system where you create items or materials from resources and according to a recipe. There are nine different professions, all of which produce something. You can gather resources at any time; there are no special gathering professions. The individual professions in Guild Wars 2 are:
Chef: Food and dyes
Jeweler: Amulets, rings, gems
Constructor: Polearms and potions
Leatherworker: Medium armor and bags
Armorsmith: Heavy armor and bags
Tailor: Light armor and bags
Writer: Guild decor
Hunter: Ranged weapons
Blacksmith: All other weapons
The interesting aspect of crafting in Guild Wars 2 is that you can experiment to some extent. You can mix different materials and then achieve a “new result” if you’ve hit the right formula. For example, you can create variants of standard items that specifically enhance certain attributes.
You can usually learn and practice two professions and even four with a special item. However, you can change your profession anytime for in-game currency. Progress in the old job is not lost.
Guild Wars 2 – Endless Grind for the Best Item
To level up in crafting, you gather resources and then create items at the current level. This way, you level up and gradually improve. Consequently, you can also craft better items.
The pinnacle of crafting is the powerful legendary items. To obtain these, you must grind an incredible amount to find extremely rare resources. In return, you get an item that, while not significantly better than regular ones, looks fantastic.
On the next page, you’ll find a game that also features classic crafting.
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Mein-MMO has taken a closer look at Epic Games’ new survival shooter Fortnite (PC, PS4, Xbox One). Our authors Jürgen and Leya entered the apocalypse together with editor-in-chief Schuhmann and defended the world against a storm. Read here in the preview report what the three think of Fortnite.
Fortnite is a survival shooter where you must stop an army of monsters that came to Earth with a mysterious storm. Nobody knows exactly what the storm is or where it came from. The only certainty: The storm keeps coming back and washes up horrible creatures each time.
Only a few survivors are left, and you are one of them. You want only two things: to protect the other survivors and to reclaim the world. You take on the role of a soldier, ninja, explorer, or constructor.
Fighter, tinkerer, builder – Exactly the right mix to drive away the monsters and rebuild the world.
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I plunged into the apocalypse yesterday to check out the colorful genre mix. Fortnite draws on elements from these genres:
Shooter
Builder
Horror
Survival
Sandbox
A zombie apocalypse is less fun alone than with friends. Since Fortnite is a co-op game, I immediately invited my dear colleagues Jürgen and editor-in-chief Schuhmann. Together, we dived into Fortnite and fought through the tutorial and the first missions.
Using a pickaxe, everything gets smashed into bits.
Fortnite’s Tutorial: The Basics of Building, Fighting & Collecting
We had to complete the tutorial alone first. Here I learned how to fight monsters, craft new ammunition for my weapon, and build a fortress. Fortresses protect against the monsters that come with a mysterious storm.
Fortresses can be built at will and equipped with traps. The traps roast zombies or pierce them. At first, only wood is available to build a fortress. Later, materials like stone can also be used.
Another important part was looting building and crafting materials. Almost everything in Fortnite can be smashed to bits with a pickaxe to get resources.
After Jürgen, Schuhmann, and I individually completed the tutorial, we formed a group and tackled the first missions.
Jürgen took on the role of the constructor in Fortnite. A powerhouse who swings the hammer or even picks up the rifle.
First Collect & Build, then Fight Monsters – There is a Cycle
We knew a storm would appear that would bring monsters. First, we had time to gather as much material as possible with our pickaxes. This means just hacking away wildly at everything that comes in front of your nose. Cars, trees, stones, tables, walls. – Everything gets smashed.
Once enough material for ammunition, weapons, and a fortress has been gathered, building can begin. We built a small wooden fortress to protect us from the monster storm. The fortress can be equipped with traps or platforms for snipers can be built. There are no limits to personal preference.
Jürgen played our constructor. His character could quickly repair and upgrade the fortress when the zombies came too close.
Schuhmann took on the role of the soldier. He protected Jürgen and me and offered very explosive arguments against the zombies.
I, Leya, became the explorer. With this loot fox, I could collect and find materials better than my colleagues.
The fourth spot unfortunately remained empty, so we had no ninja with us. They are agile and suitable for close combat. However, we always got a “random” added, so we had a total of 4 players for the mission.
Traps are an important part of buildings. This way, zombies can’t even reach the door!
Fortnite Preview Report – These are our first impressions of Early Access
We had a blast in the group and were fully immersed in the colorful horror world. We were surprised that Fortnite runs so smoothly for an early access title.
Here are our impressions individually.
Jürgen: It’s a blast to smash everything to bits like a madman
When I first saw images of Fortnite, I already knew I had to try this game. I loved the style and graphics that reminded me so much of my beloved WildStar.
But no matter how cute a game may look, it doesn’t matter if it ends up being useless. However, that is not the case with Fortnite. The game already makes a great impression in early access and simply works. The mix of shooter, tower defense, and Minecraft fits perfectly, and the humor is also wonderfully quirky and just to my taste. It’s a blast to smash everything to bits like a madman and build a crazy stronghold of death traps.
It almost makes you feel sorry for the silly zombie fools. They have no idea what nasty things we’ve thought up for them! I can hardly wait to dive back into the crazy zombie world of Fortnite and build even nastier death trap courses for unsuspecting zombie victims!
There are different zombies in the game, each with different strengths and properties. This Pitcher throws bones at the survivors.
Leya: The level and crafting system offers countless possibilities (but the llamas are the best)
Fortnite is a blast! In our first missions, we had to laugh hard at times. It’s particularly funny when we are initially cluelessly building together. Our fortress ended up with unnecessary walls and strange constructions. The survival shooter is a co-op through and through. The joint preparation for a mission and the different strengths of the various classes in Fortnite make for fun and challenging team play.
In the beginning, we were still a bit awkward and were collecting, building, and fighting based on luck. However, it is already evident that Fortnite has a deep level and crafting system. It is possible to upgrade every character, every weapon, or even survivors that you find. During the first missions, we were still guided a bit by the game. You learn everything by playing and are gradually introduced to the complex system.
Furthermore, Fortnite is extremely well designed. It runs smoothly in early access already, and opening loot boxes is pure joy. When I hit a llama and it whispers in my ear, “You want it too.” – then I’m just having fun. So far, Fortnite seems well thought out, and I’m curious if this opinion will last for me over weeks or even months.
Schuhmann: A “Good Mood” The Walking Dead with a touch of Dungeon Keeper
I perceived Fortnite more as a kind of “Walking Dead” simulation. You can chop down trees and smash rocks for hours, but it doesn’t really bring much. Targeted looting and searching for supplies is more rewarding, I believe. A strategic approach is worthwhile.
I noticed that some players have probably played Fortnite in alpha and developed skills there. They could build stairs quickly while exploring to reach hiding spots and loot items. While others, who were new to Fortnite, ran around cluelessly without paying attention to the “goals.” This could lead to frustration for solo players if they stand purposefully in front of the mission object while the rest shows no interest and just goes about their business.
I believe Fortnite has an astonishing depth and also “grind elements.” There is a lot to discover, everything can be leveled and made. Good players will find ways to build efficient fortresses. There will be plenty to learn and perfect in Fortnite.
I greatly liked the humor and style of Fortnite. For people who play in a fixed group, Fortnite should provide some fun evenings. How deep the game really is and what the long-term motivation looks like, cannot be said after one evening.
Those who are skeptical can first watch streams or simply wait until Fortnite becomes Free2Play with its release.
I have the feeling we will hear a lot more about Fortnite. It’s kind of a “Walking Dead” meets Dungeon Keeper. I believe many people are really looking forward to it.
Gameplay of Fortnite – What happens in the action building game
The following gameplay trailer explains the game to you in German through a video.
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A PvP event in The Elder Scrolls Online has an unusual problem: It is too popular. Players complain about lags and queues, they cannot enter their home campaigns in Cyrodiil.
We reported on the PvP event “Midyear Mayhem” in The Elder Scrolls Online. The event started on July 20 at 4 PM and runs until July 31 at 4 PM.
Too Much Mayhem in ESO
The event has an unusual problem: it is simply too popular. The event grants 100% more Alliance points, and players can also earn bonus items.
Players flocked primarily to Cyrodiil in their “home campaigns.” This caused problems.
Players complained about an overcrowded Cyrodiil with lags, zergs, diashows, and queues. All the good stuff.
Even today, on Sunday, players are still complaining: “Great, I actually made it into my home campaign at 6 AM, but then got stuck in an eternal loading screen while teleporting. What a d… event.”
Campaign Structure Probably the Problem – Xarxes and Kastav as Relief
The problem is probably the structure of PvP in The Elder Scrolls Online. Even though ESO takes place on mega servers, so there are no actual servers like in WoW, such a system still exists for PvP.
The “campaigns” are different instances of Cyrodiil that players choose. ESO faces a “players are unequally distributed across different servers” problem.
Players are drawn to the campaigns where a lot is happening anyway. They were ultimately overcrowded during the event.
Zenimax announced on Thursday that they would be launching a new campaign with Xarxes, and they did so shortly afterward. A day later, on Friday, they added a second campaign with Kastav.
But many players are probably not that eager to leave their home campaigns since there are certain bonuses attached. But Zenimax has a solution.
Maintenance Work at ESO – Players Can Switch Campaigns
A glitch from the beta of Destiny 2 can also be used in PvP and is annoying. The exploit makes Warlocks too powerful.
We have already talked about glitches in the beta of Destiny 2. With a mosquito, you can get infinite super in the strike “Inverted Spire.” You can also get unlimited ammo there.
However, both of these work only in the strike, meaning in PvE – so it’s not that bad.
Exploit also usable in PvP of Destiny 2
However, a glitch has now appeared that can also be used in PvP and harms other players.
The glitch allows Warlocks to spam unlimited Void grenades. It is not that hard to achieve, you just have to press some keys simultaneously.
Since the beta will end soon and hopefully the glitch will disappear soon, we are showing you a video of the glitch in action. Normally, we do not provide “how-to videos” on such topics.
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The special thing about the glitches is that many of them, especially the super glitch, have already appeared in Destiny 1. This suggests that Destiny 2 is indeed closer to Destiny 1 than many would have hoped.
One can only hope that Bungie does a good job and removes glitches or exploits as quickly as possible and that no new ones appear.
Destiny 2 will have a much better-connected community than Destiny 1 at the beginning. Glitches like this will spread and become popular in no time. Moreover, players now know how Destiny works and will quickly spot and exploit such errors for their advantage.
If Bungie takes as long to fix such glitches as in Destiny 1, it will become problematic – especially at the start.
More about the other glitches that players have found can be found in this article:
Hardly anyone reads terms of use and clauses when it comes to free Wi-Fi. The internet provider Purple has hidden various silly clauses like toilet cleaning and picking up trash in its EULA, and hardly anyone noticed.
When it comes to free Wi-Fi, many users seem not to think much about it. Otherwise, they certainly wouldn’t have accepted the bizarre clauses of the internet provider Purple. But what exactly does Purple have in its terms of use, and why?
1,000 Hours of Work for Wi-Fi
Those who wanted free Wi-Fi from Purple had to accept the EULA (End User License Agreement) with a click of the mouse. However, while most EULAs only outline the usual rights and obligations of the users, Purple decided to have some fun and embed all sorts of shenanigans in the terms. In exchange for free Wi-Fi, users agreed to complete 1,000 hours of community service. This included, among other things, the following activities:
Cleaning public restrooms
Clearing clogged drains
Scraping hardened chewing gum off the street
Hugging stray dogs and cats
Picking up dog poop in the park
Painting snail houses and brightening up their dreary existence
Over 22,000 users allegedly accepted these terms according to Purple.
Unusual EULA Clauses as an Experiment
But what does Purple gain from these clauses? Do they want to troll and enslave their customers? Not at all, because as can be seen from the rather bizarre clauses (painting snails, really?), it’s all meant as a joke.
However, there is a serious background, as Purple wants to draw attention to the problem that far too few people read what they sign.
A ruthless company could obligate its customers to all sorts of unpleasant things. Purple does not intend to force affected users to complete 1,000 hours of silly tasks.
Rather, they aim to open the eyes of the customers and encourage them to be more cautious. By the way, such surprising and silly clauses would be invalid in Germany anyway.
Incidentally, there was a prize for all users who noticed the additional clauses and brought them to light. However, only one(!) of the 22,000 users did this.
Rewards such as stardust bonuses or more EXP are available in Pokémon GO only for a limited time. Start your adventures now to take advantage of the specials!
During the Pokémon GO Fest, trainers around the world put a lot of effort into the game. This effort is to be rewarded, and Niantic is giving you strong bonuses like double stardust and double experience points. However, these bonuses don’t last forever and will end soon.
The special event will be over in just a few hours. You should hurry if you want to take advantage of the rewards.
Event Rewards: Stardust, Buddy, Candies – Only for a Short Time!
At the GO Fest in Chicago, there was a lot of effort exerted to unlock various Pokémon rewards. This was somewhat limited because the fest was a legendary mess, but it was enough for many cool bonuses.
The entire Pokémon GO community can look forward to the following rewards, which are available in the game worldwide for a limited time:
If you want to take advantage of these strong bonuses to easily improve your account, you should hurry. These bonuses are only available until the night from Monday to Tuesday, after which everything returns to its original state.
To be exact, the event (or the rewards of the GO Fest) ends on Tuesday morning at 02:00.
Legendary Pokémon now in the game
Additionally, the first legendary Pokémon are now appearing worldwide. These are Lugia and Articuno, which can now appear as raid bosses in arenas. Because Team Blue managed to prevail during the GO Fest and caught more Pokémon than Team Red and Yellow, Articuno is the first one in the game. But don’t worry, Zapdos and Moltres are also expected to appear “very soon” in the game.
So far, you do not need special raid passes for these birds, but can use the normal or “Premium” variants.
In the Beta of Destiny 2, a special event will take place this evening. The new Social Space, the Farm, will open for one hour. Guardians expect a disaster.
At 7:00 PM our time this Sunday, the Farm will open as part of the Destiny 2 Beta. It is supposed to be open for one hour. Bungie says: It is a kind of tour to see the situation, the vendors have the day off.
Destiny 2: What is the Farm?
The Farm is the new Social Space for Guardians in Destiny 2, equivalent to what the Tower was in Destiny 1. Guardians will find vendors and other NPCs here, at least in the finished game.
The place is supposed to grow with the Guardians. As the heroes of humanity make progress in the fight against Ghaul, the Farm should grow larger, evolve, and provide space for new characters: a symbol of the Guardians’ successes.
With the Guardian, human civilization grows. This is symbolized by the Farm.
When is the Farm open today and for how long?
The plan is for the Farm to open at 7:00 PM our time and close at 8:00 PM. Whether this might be pushed back if the anticipated disaster occurs is currently unknown.
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It is expected that an overwhelming number of people worldwide will try to enter this place at exactly this moment at the same time. It is assumed that this will go terribly wrong and crash everything, making it impossible for anyone to log in.
The action is likely planned by Bungie as a stress test, or they want to see the world burn. It is not known for sure.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is not only extremely successful and sought after as a game. In the anime series “Gamers!”, scenes clearly depicting PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds appeared in the last episode. So will there be more PUBG content in the anime soon?
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds by Bluehole Studios is an extremely successful battle royale online shooter, where up to 100 players kill each other until only one remains, either alone or in teams. The battle royale game concept is clearly inspired by works like “The Hunger Games” or the Japanese classic “Battle Royale”.
Curiously, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has now inspired an anime series.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in the opening of the anime series Gamers!
The anime series Gamers! revolves around a bunch of video game nerds at a Japanese high school.
Alongside the usual relationship dramas typical of the high school romance anime genre, the games played by the characters play an important role. After all, Gamers! is about gaming nerds.
Therefore, a brief scene appeared in the intro of the recently released second episode of Gamers! that clearly depicts a situation from PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.
One of the characters appears in the typical interface of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and does what you do in this game: eliminate other players. Although the name of the game is not mentioned, the typical interface and equipment look like PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.
The scene from the anime opening has since been shared on Twitter. We have embedded the corresponding tweet for you here. Enjoy watching! Perhaps we will see more gameplay from PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in Gamers! or other popular TV series in the future.
The “mysterious task” that trainers were supposed to complete in Chicago apparently fell through due to technical problems. Niantic unlocked the reward after trainers worldwide allegedly reached the “Gold Tier”.
Lugia and Articuno come to Pokémon GO
Niantic just announced which legendary Pokémon will appear worldwide in the “next 48 hours.” However, it is still not quite clear how literally one should take “the next 48 hours” here.
They are Lugia and Articuno, two legendary birds.
Lugia was the “special reward” that would have been available if the event had succeeded.
Articuno will appear because the “Team Mystic” (Team Wisdom – Blue) has prevailed in the internal competition of teams. Team Valor (Red) came in second, and Team Instinct (Yellow) took third place.
Lugia will be available in “Legendary Raids Level 5” for 48 hours. Additionally, all trainers on-site in Chicago will receive a Lugia.
How and when Articuno will be distributed is still not quite clear. It will also appear as a raid boss, but later than Lugia.
Legendary Pokémon: Hope for Mew and Mewtwo is there, but the Pokémon themselves are not
During the event, several hints from a popular YouTuber were provided about which counters to use against legendary Pokémon. Strategies were also presented on how to deal with Mew and Mewtwo. They might still come, but probably not within the next 48 hours.
We do not yet know exactly what time the spectacle will start and when the raids with the two birds will begin.
We will keep you updated with more information as soon as the situation calms down a bit.
Articuno and Lugia are here – This is how long the event lasts
Update 8:25 AM: Both legendary Pokémon Lugia and Articuno are now here and appearing in raids.
The event lasts until the night from Monday to Tuesday at 2:00 AM German time.
Additionally, numerous bonuses are active. We describe the bonuses in this article:
Pokémon GO is currently celebrating the big GO Fest in Chicago, which is supposed to offer us legendary Pokémon worldwide. However, the servers are causing problems for trainers and Niantic. Players are unable to log in in Chicago. The fest is turning into a mess.
Today, on July 22, the GO Fest started in Chicago’s Grant Park. It was supposed to be a huge event where players would unite in Chicago and around the world to unlock legendary Pokémon for Pokémon GO.
Trainers in Chicago, however, are facing a familiar problem: They cannot play.
“We cannot play!” – Cheers resound
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Cheers from the trainers resound: “We cannot play!” – The visitors are angry.
During the opening ceremony of the GO Fest, Niantic’s CEO John Hanke did not receive a warm welcome. Instead, players yelled that he should finally fix the game and the servers.
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Someone was even so angry that they threw a water bottle at the poor moderator on stage.
Niantic in crisis management
In a statement to the festival attendees, a Niantic official said: There are three technical issues they have been working on for hours. One on the service provider side, two others on Niantic’s side.
This is not the day they envisioned, but they hope for the patience of the players on site. The official also provided some tips and workarounds on how trainers in the park might still get Pokémon GO to work.
As a measure, Niantic has allowed players to leave the fest and return as they wish. Within a “two-mile radius” around the fest, catching Pokémon counts as if they were in the park itself. Therefore, many trainers have left the park and are now outside the designated area.
Festival attendees will get their money back
The GO Fest has not been canceled yet. Still, Niantic has already announced that players on-site will receive a refund for their tickets. Additionally, there are 100 dollars paid out in the form of PokéCoins, Pokémon GO’s premium currency.
Legendary Pokémon will still come – Silver Tier reached
For the players at home, things look good: Two “challenge phases” have now been completed and the “silver tier” has been unlocked. The “gold tier” should also be achieved in the third and final time window. Then the trainers in Chicago must still complete the “mystery challenge” to unlock the legendary Pokémon globally – Niantic will surely allow that, otherwise, they will be in trouble.
It seems certain that Niantic definitely wants to release the legendary Pokémon worldwide.
Gold Tier reached – Lugia is coming, Articuno as well.
Update 23:45: The Gold Tier has been reached. All bonuses that could be unlocked are now activated and will be active for 48 hours. The “mystery challenge,” which unlocks legendary Pokémon, is now active.
The legendary Pokémon Lugia is set to be obtainable through legendary raids and will soon be available as a raid challenge worldwide for 48 hours. All trainers in Chicago will receive Lugia.
As Team Mystic contributed the most to the success of the event, the next legendary Pokémon Articuno will be unlocked – likely a bit later than Lugia.
In Destiny, a Guardian decrypted 87 words of the Fallen. It took over two years.
Have you ever wondered what the Fallen are shouting at you in Destiny? If so, then you’re now getting closer to the answer.
Because the YouTuber Sarsion has made it his mission to decipher the language of the Fallen, to give meaning to their sounds, and even to create a small grammar.
Learn 87 Fallen Words!
The language of the Eliksni, as the Fallen call themselves, can be heard quite frequently in Destiny. Unlike the other enemy races, the “Fallen” often shout some sounds at you – which, however, can be of little use.
Sarsion began deciphering the Fallen language when the “House of Wolves” DLC was released in May 2015. The reason: Then the character Variks entered the Destiny universe, who occasionally acts as a translator. Variks is an allied Fallen who is fluent in human language.
With these translations from Variks, Sarsion was able to analyze many moments where the Fallen talk to us. Especially Skolas, the Kell of Kells, and Taniks, the Shadow Thief, have quite loose tongues.
Since Sarsion assumed that Bungie created their own rules, a vocabulary, and a grammar for the Fallen language – just as they did in Halo games – he began to decipher them. In the meantime, he has translated 87 words of the Fallen – which he can also apply to Fallen monologues in the game, for which there are no translations from Variks.
However, there was a problem with Variks as a translator, according to Sarsion. He would not always translate literally, but occasionally he would interpret. Therefore, the user describes the work as a “very long, very difficult crossword puzzle,” in which he had to allow himself some freedom in the translation. His results are probably neither perfect nor 100% precise, but maybe there will be more Fallen translations in Destiny 2 that he can continue his work with.
Sarsion is not the first Guardian to deal with the Fallen language. But he is the only one who managed to decipher 87 words. This “dictionary” he has elaborately packed into a video, in which Variks teaches us the language:
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The GO Fest in Chicago is expected to be a great experience for Pokémon GO trainers. You can follow the cool activities waiting for the trainers in the live stream.
Update: The live stream has now started. It’s about legendary Pokémon. The stream is embedded below. All important information about the Legendaries can be found in these articles.
This weekend, the GO Fest is taking place in Grant Park in Chicago. Trainers who are not traveling to America specifically for this event can enjoy the fun live over the internet. The Pokémon GO team has set up a live stream channel where you can follow the spectacle.
You can see all special tasks and events on the Pokémon GO channel on Twitch.TV.
Pokémon GO Live Stream “GO Fest” on Twitch.tv
The GO Fest will be a huge event for Pokémon GO trainers around the world. You can collaborate with trainers in Chicago to unlock cool bonuses and mysterious rewards.
As Niantic recently announced, there will be a live stream for this event. This means that you can follow live from your PC, tablet, phone, or console what is happening in Chicago and what actions the trainers can expect. Among other things, there will be three time slots during which special rewards can be unlocked.
The spectacle will be broadcast on the official Twitch channel of Pokémon GO, which we have embedded here for you. The exact time the stream starts is not yet known.
Update 10:30 PM: The stream is sometimes on and sometimes off. There are problems with the Pokémon GO Fest. We report about it in this article:
You do not need a subscription or registration to watch the stream. However, anyone wanting to chat there must register on Twitch.TV first. Registration is free and comes without hidden costs. You can watch the stream completely for free.
Preparations for the GO Fest have already begun in Chicago, which starts on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Below is an image from Grant Park in Chicago published by Reddit user waijw:
What can we expect at the GO Fest? When does it start?
The GO Fest starts on Saturday (22.7) and could be a particularly important event for trainers around the world. Niantic requires all players to catch many Pokémon to unlock a special task.
Players suspect that this weekend the legendary Pokémon could appear in Pokémon GO for the first time. There have also been further hints in the latest patch 0.69.0.
Our author Leya has dived into the open beta of Hand of Gods and tested the new card game from Studio Hi-Rez. At DreamHack in Valencia, she met the community manager Kevin “Adanas” Meier. From him, she learned more about the development of the deck-builder game and plans for the future. The game board will play an increasingly important role.
The last time I played Hand of the Gods, it was still in the early closed beta and was called Smite Tactics. That was in March 2017. At that time, I wrote that I felt like I was on a chessboard. Positioning and the right order of moves were the keys to victory.
Now Hand of the Gods is in open beta and I have ventured back into turn-based combat with the gods. Even though the gameplay has changed in the meantime, my feeling from the chessboard has remained.
Hand of the Gods: SMITE Tactics – Now in Open Beta
Hand of the Gods is now in open beta, which was announced last week with the video below. It is now free to download for everyone.
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Hand of the Gods: Smite Tactics – Gameplay – Turn-based Deck Builder with Game Board
In Hand of the Gods, you take on the role of a god like Zeus or Ra. With the help of cards, you build an army of mystical monsters and other (minor) gods. With this army, you wage war against another god.
Your deck consists of lesser gods, mystical creatures, and soldiers. But spells can also be found among the cards. With these, you can shove enemy minions back into your opponent’s deck or give your creatures more life or attack points.
Currently, there are 5 god worlds in Hand of the Gods – Smite Tactics:
Greek
Egyptian
Roman
Nordic
Chinese
The realms all have different strengths and weaknesses against each other. In the future, more pantheons are to be added.
As a powerful god, you give commands to the forces from above. You place the figures on the game board and control them from there. The minions can move and attack a limited number of fields – similar to chess. They can often also use abilities like stuns or healing.
Here you see the radius in which my hyena can move. The radius differs among minions and can be blocked/expanded by cards or creatures.
The different gods have their own abilities that they use on the battlefield. For example, the Greek god Zeus gives additional life and attack to his minions, while the Egyptian Ra heals his creatures.
The cards and abilities cost mana, which you must allocate carefully.
The goal of the game is to destroy the Summoning Stones
Each of the two players has a “Summoning Stone”. The goal is to destroy the opponent’s stone. Whoever succeeds first wins the match. To destroy the Summoning Stones, your minions must attack them. Once the stone reaches 0 points, it breaks, and you have won the game.
To protect your own stone and destroy the opponent’s, you must constantly keep an eye on your positioning.
The gods stand left and right on platforms. From here, they give orders to their units. Whoever destroys the opponent’s “Summoning Stone” first wins the round.
Hand of the Gods is a deck builder that works similarly to Hearthstone – only that the “cards” do not just lie statically on the game board but come alive as figures.
The game board brings a new level of strategy into play, as the figures are placed across the field, like in chess. A wrong move with the minion can cost a god the game. If you are not careful and your minion stands on the wrong field, your opponent can simply walk by and finish off your stone.
Hand of the Gods – “The heart is definitely the game board”
At DreamHack Valencia in Spain, I spoke with the community manager of Hand of the Gods. His name is Kevin “Adanas” Meier, and his job is to gather and evaluate feedback from players.
Adanas referred to the game board as the heart of Hand of the Gods. At its core, the strategy game is a deck builder with cards. According to Adanas, the game board adds a new layer.
“In most card games, you only have the cards for attacking and defending. With Hand of the Gods, you can block a path with a body, or you can create specific formations with the servants. I believe our team is good at utilizing the game board.” – Community Manager Adanas
Kevin “Adanas” Meier is the community manager of Hand of Gods. He is the bridge between developers and players. The photo is from Adanas’ Twitter
Adanas mentioned the goddess Bellona as an example. Her skills are tailored to the game board. She is the leader of the Roman army, and her cards mostly revolve around movement and formation. For example, some of Bellona’s units receive a buff when they stand directly next to each other. Other cards ensure that the opponent takes damage as soon as they move their units across the board. Skills like these add an extra twist of strategy to the card game.
The game board is expected to bring even more tactics in the future
This is precisely the direction Studio Hi-Rez wants to take with Hand of the Gods. The game board should be incorporated into every design decision, whether new god realms, creatures, or spells are added.
You activated my trap card!
Adanas told me that the developers want to work even more intensively with the game board in the future.
The team is currently working on ideas such as invisible traps that the opponent can hide on the game board. Another possibility would be walls that can be thrown directly at your opponent’s feet.
Zeus is the leader of the Greek gods. That is why he has many cards with minor gods that he commands.
Hand of the Gods: The transformation from a piece of coal to a raw diamond
One played with the leader gods like cat and mouse. One god chased the other on the game board and tried to eliminate him. It quickly became tedious. Nevertheless, the game board was already the strongest component of this card game. It gave me the feeling of a mix of chess and cards.
Meanwhile, there are “Summoning Stones” that need to be destroyed instead of the gods. At first, I was concerned that Hand of the Gods would become more static as a result. The gods now stand at the edge of the board and give commands. The “Summoning Stones” are also fixed in place.
But quite the opposite happened: Hand of the Gods is much more dynamic than Smite Tactics ever was.
There are now more options for moving your units across the game board and fully utilizing the field. I no longer had to be afraid for my god, but rather just had to keep an eye on my stone.
With the stone, I can’t run away when it takes damage. This means I am forced to use my units more flexibly.
I played about 10 hours of Hand of the Gods in open beta. It is clear that this is still a beta. Here and there, there are hiccups, such as incorrectly displayed cards. So far, I have the impression that most cards are still quite standard, which could be disturbing for experienced deck-building players.
I additionally had several matches in which a snowball effect occurred. The one who managed to get the most creatures and minor gods on the board the fastest often won the match. However, I do not want to lean too far out of the window with this judgment. It could be that I am not deep enough into the game yet to recognize turn-around strategies.
I was pleased to hear from Adanas that the developers want to further enhance their core – the game board. The board, along with the theme of mystical creatures and gods, could become a strong unique selling point of Hand of the Gods.
Hand of the Gods has transformed from a mere piece of coal to a raw diamond. At first glance, it seems like just another card game. However, the game board brings an extra layer of strategy that will excite board game enthusiasts and strategists alike.
If the team can manage to integrate the game board even more and create new obstacles and tactics through it, Hand of the Gods will become a high-level strategy game.
In Destiny 2, a US retailer is charging money for players who have canceled their pre-order.
It was a poorly kept secret: If you want a beta code, pre-order Destiny 2, redeem the beta key, and then cancel your pre-order. You have the beta code, you can play, and if you like it, you can still buy it later.
This is what many forums have reported, and surely some of our readers have done the same.
Customers of the retail chain “Best Buy” in the USA are complaining in forums that the store charges $20 for the beta code after they canceled their Destiny 2 pre-order.
This is not a mistake or an error. They mean it seriously.
20 $ please – We can’t return the code once it’s redeemed
In a forum post from Best Buy the retail chain defends this decision and states: You canceled your pre-order after the beta code was redeemed. The code can no longer be returned or deactivated. Therefore, our system automatically charges its value. We apologize if this disappoints you, but since we cannot return or deactivate the code, we are unable to assist you further.
The value of a Destiny 2 beta code is presumably $20 in the eyes of Best Buy – approximately €17.15.
When buyers said: “Well, if I have to pay $20 anyway, I might as well add the rest and take the game after all,” the response was: “Unfortunately, that is not possible. Once it’s canceled, the order is out of the system.”
We are not aware of any cases where something like this has happened in Germany, such as with Amazon. Phew, lucky you, you rascals.
To be fair, it must be said: There doesn’t have to be any deceptive intent behind pre-ordering and then canceling Destiny 2. Currently, it seems that some pre-orders for Destiny 2 are being put on hold. Fans of Destiny 1 are also skeptical after the beta. Bungie has already tried to ease the mood by announcing that the beta is an old version of Destiny 2. The version for the launch of Destiny 2 will be much better.
The action game Gigantic (PC, Xbox One) has a wild development history behind it. Even wilder than previously thought. In February 2016, the project was practically dead, but the employees refused to give up on the shooter.
Anyone who has been following the news about Gigantic knew that something was wrong and that things were not going as planned.
Lack of funds, competition, and Windows 10
Microsoft was initially a partner, but then they dropped out. At first, it was said that Gigantic would only come for Windows 10, then suddenly it was for more platforms. Everything took much longer than expected. Suddenly, strong competition in the genre emerged with Overwatch and Paladins. The developer Motiga ran out of money. There were reports of layoffs and delays.
But the extent of the crisis Gigantic was in is only now becoming clear. In February 2016, it was said that some employees were laid off. Now we know: They fired everyone back then.
All 75 employees were laid off
In an interview with PC Gamer, the head behind Gigantic, Chris Chung, stated that he had to lay off all 75 employees in February 2016. There simply was no money left.
However, the employees still came to work the next day. Some left to meet their financial obligations, but 90% stayed, despite their situation being completely unclear and without any security.
They just didn’t want to accept that the game was dead; they believed so much in their work.
Weeks later, a deal with the publisher Perfect World was reached. This saved Gigantic. Perfect World was impressed that people were still working night shifts even though they had been laid off weeks earlier.
Perfect World helped without bureaucracy and provided funds. Salaries were flowing at Gigantic again.
Now the game was no longer exclusive to Windows 10, but would also be coming to Steam and the Perfect World launcher. Meanwhile, the action game has been released.
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Happy ending is still questionable: Steam launch only received moderate interest
Whether this story, which sounds like a fairy tale, has a happy ending in the real world is questionable.
The Steam release was apparently only moderately successful: it was a rather small launch. But Motiga hopes that word will spread about what an extraordinary game Gigantic is.
For the online role-playing game Rift, the last major addon “Prophecy of Ahnket” is now available for free. At the same time, the addon has been significantly expanded with the update “Heavenly Storm”.
The large Rift addon “Prophecy of Ahnket” – previously known as Starfall Prophecy – brought a lot of new content but also some trouble for Rift. Meanwhile, the addon has been expanded with all promised features and is even getting additional content. And Prophecy of Ahnket is now free as well.
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The update “Heavenly Storm” introduces the Vostigar Peaks as a new region. In it, you can expect the troops of Ahnket and Cruicia. Therefore, the new zone is also designed for level 70 and offers quests and new rifts, as well as hefty raid-level rifts.
Luckily, you will also become stronger. Four new Primalist souls will assist you in battle against your enemies. The individual new souls are as follows:
Seer: A powerful area healer
Ur-Prince – A damage dealer who summons the creatures of the wild
Predator – A stealthy fighter who deals damage in bursts when emerging from the shadows
Mystic – A supportive soul that uses the elements of life and air to empower allies
Also cool: The big Rift Summer Festival is now live. Exciting events await you where you can earn, among other things, a new housing dimension, butterfly wings, and unique weapon skins.
How do you defeat and counter the legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO? A Geowaz is a good choice for the upcoming battles!
The legendary Pokémon are among the strongest monsters in the game. It won’t be easy to defeat or even catch these monsters. However, the community has already thought about which Pokémon counters give you the best chances against the legendary birds.
We explain here why Geowaz is such a good counter.
Arcticuno, Moltres, and Zapdos counters – What is effective?
Due to the trailer and the new downloads that are already running in the background of the new update 0.69.0, we should soon expect the legendary birds. And probably even in the rare shiny form.
In battle against these birds, you should choose a Pokémon that can take them on. Of course, you want to win and have a chance to catch it. As it turns out, Geowaz is a good choice in the fight against Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. Its move set with Stone Edge is effective against the birds. Nick from Trainer Tips also recommends the Rock Golem:
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Geowaz is a ground/rock Pokémon that has a maximum CP value of 2916 – with an attack value of 211. As a rock type, Geowaz is effective against Articuno, Moltres, and Lugia. Zapdos is not very effective against ground Pokémon, so here the type advantage is back on Geowaz’s side.
For good moves, you need Rock Slide, Stone Edge, or Rock Throw – these are strong attacks that can help you in battles against the legendary Pokémon. So if you have “leftover” stardust and are still looking for a good counter against these legendary birds, you should power up a Geowaz. Many trainers from the community are already doing this and sharing their plans on social networks.
No Geowaz in your collection? Alternatives are available here
Probably not everyone has a Geowaz that they can level up. In some places, this monster simply appears rarely. Other top attackers against the legendary monsters are Tyranitar (well, not everyone has that) and Ampharos.
But even monsters that appear more frequently can be effective depending on the opponent. Flareon, Vaporeon, and Jolteon are good choices depending on the encounter. Dragonite can also be chosen as a good attacker.
With Ghost War, cooperative gameplay from Ghost Recon Wildlands is taken to the next level. The 4v4 PvP mode brings new adventures to familiar terrain.
You have waited long for this feature and finally the developers are presenting it. A PvP mode in Ghost Recon Wildlands! Fans of the tactical shooter from Ubisoft have only been able to complete missions cooperatively and shoot NPC enemies until now.
In the new PvP mode, you will face “real opponents”. Choose between different classes like Tank or Scout and dominate the battlefield with them.
PvP Mode in Wildlands – Free!
What a relief to finally see the official announcement of the PvP mode in Ghost Recon Wildlands. It was already clear that the mode was coming and that you would compete with four players against four other players. More details have not yet been shared by the developers. Until now!
The new trailer introduces the “Ghost War” mode, which will be available as a free update in the fall.
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The new game mode “Ghost War” is supposed to take cooperative gameplay to the next level, as you now compete against other players together. A strong promise that many players are already looking forward to.
Ghost War is a deathmatch mode where two teams compete against each other. There are different classes like Tanks, Scouts, and Snipers, with which you can build your team. As always, the different classes have their advantages and disadvantages, which you should select according to your team composition and the opponents.
Locations from the main game have been chosen. These are large and offer many possibilities for tactical gameplay. The battlefields are located in mountains, deserts, forests, and other terrains that you already know from the missions. Different times of day and weather influences provide more variety.
New Features:
There is a suppression fire system that restricts your visibility when being shot at.
New sounds ensure that you can hear and acoustically locate your opponents better.
The new mode will be presented through a beta phase. You will, of course, get more details from us as soon as they are known.
Will you play the Ghost War mode in Ghost Recon Wildlands?
