CoD: MW3 advertises breathtaking campaign, but the players are disappointed – “Poorly written. No tension”

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

Pre-order customers were able to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 now and even before the release, but only the campaign. MW2 left a cliffhanger that MW3 was supposed to resolve, but players are disappointed after the end of the story.

What is the story about? We will keep this part as spoiler-free as possible so that you can still enjoy the campaign after our post. Essentially, the MW3 campaign connects to that of MW2. Makarov, a villain that many fans probably should still remember from 2009, returns. He carried out a massacre at an airport back then, even detonated a nuclear bomb, and is now supposed to be woven into the new storylines of MW3 (2023).

With cinematics and new voice acting, he takes on the role of the villain once again and causes trouble. You have to stop him and put an end to his plans.

Despite Makarov’s ruthless side, fans are disappointed with the campaign, as it is not only supposed to be too short but also feels like a filler for €70.

Did you miss Makarov? Then we have the perfect trailer for you:

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Reveal trailer confirms CoD MW3 and shows the main villain

Players describe the campaign as an expensive filler

What do the players think of the campaign? Not much, to be honest. The problem starts with the length of the campaign. According to YouTubers who played through the campaign live, their journey took about 3-4 hours. That is half as long as its predecessor. But that’s not all.

After fans completed the story, they described the plot as “poorly written” and that it “lacked tension.” The YouTuber TheGamingRevolution described his feelings about the story on X (formerly Twitter):

I just finished the Modern Warfare 3 campaign and it was incredibly poorly written. No tension. No stakes. Everything felt like meaningless filler. […] No originality, nothing new.

Makarov was the only interesting character, and he only appeared halfway through and was hardly present.

The ending felt like it was developed just for its own sake. Comparing this to the original Modern Warfare trilogy, it’s crazy how many emotional and amazing moments those games had, and this new trilogy tries to replicate that, although it doesn’t come close to being as impressive. […]

via x.com

But even on Reddit people are complaining about the campaign in general. It is apparently so unimpressive that it’s not even worth remembering:

  • “[…] There are no things to remember, and the game even sets up interesting missions and then makes you play as the character who does the less interesting thing. (The game portrays you as a sniper covering your team twice, and then immediately makes you play as another character.) […] I didn’t expect much, but at least something.” – RareBk
  • “It should have been an expansion DLC. That explains most of it. The reason it’s a full game is because MW2 was so bad that they (Activision) are still in damage control mode. […]” – snorlz
  • “My roommate finished it in 4 hours. I did a speedrun and completed it in just over 2 hours. Difficulty level ‘Hardened’. Not only is it short, it’s also garbage. Terrible story, lazy, lazy mission design. Don’t buy it. […]” – blacksun9
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When is the release of MW3? The release of CoD: MW3 is on November 10, and with it, the multiplayer mode and the zombie mode will be introduced. How these will turn out is still unknown. Not much will change except for some adjustments in PvP, and the zombie mode will be a mix of DMZ, open world, and zombies. It remains to be seen how MW3 will cope with the full release.

Have you already completed the story? What do you think of the campaign? Let us know in the comments!

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CoD MW3: Campaign Duration and Missions – How Long You Need for the Story

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 2 minutes

The campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has been playable for a few days now. We show you how long the story is and how many missions there are.

The single-player campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) has been playable since November 2nd in Early Access. Access is granted to players who pre-ordered the shooter. The full release of MW3 will take place on November 10th.

The campaign of Modern Warfare 3 will mainly revolve around Captain Price and Task Force 141, who are trying to stop the evil machinations of the ultranationalist terrorist Vladimir Makarov.

If you want to know how long the story of the game is and how many missions it has before buying MW3 or starting the campaign, you will find out here.

CoD MW3: Duration of the campaign – So many hours you need

How long is the campaign of CoD MW3? The story of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) is about five hours long.

Also on the website HowLongToBeat (HLTB), the main story of MW3 (2023) is currently indicated as averaging 5 hours (as of November 4th). On HLTB, players can indicate and check how many hours it typically takes to complete a game.

However, how long you need for the campaign of MW3 (2023) also depends on your chosen difficulty level and play style. You may be faster or slower than 5 hours. Some players report finishing the campaign already after 3 hours.

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CoD MW3: All missions of the campaign

How many missions does CoD MW3 (2023) have? The campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023) has a total of 14 missions, including six “open combat missions” that allow players different approaches.

Here you can see all missions of the campaign of CoD MW3 (2023) in overview. We have highlighted the open combat missions in bold:

  1. Operation 627
  2. Precious Cargo
  3. Reactor
  4. Charge
  5. Undercover
  6. Passenger
  7. Crash Site
  8. Hotspot
  9. Oligarch
  10. Skyscraper
  11. Frozen Tundra
  12. Gora Dam
  13. Danger Close
  14. Trojan Horse

MW3 takes you through various cities in Russia and to London during the campaign. Additionally, Urzikistan and Verdansk are important locations.

However, the center of the campaign is primarily the antagonist Vladimir Makarov, as also highlighted in our interview with CoD developers Shelby Carleton and Dave Swenson:

Developers of CoD MW3 rave about their villain: “How intimidating is this character?”

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Destiny 2: New insider information about the layoffs – bosses would have waived bonuses

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Destiny 2 is currently making headlines due to the potential shift of the important DLC “The Final Shape” and the recent wave of layoffs. An internal Bungie source has now spoken with US journalist Paul Tassi from Forbes, shedding some light on the situation.

What has happened recently?

Where does the report with the new insider information come from? Just like the first insider information from November 1, the new information comes from a report by US journalist Paul Tassi from Forbes. After a long conversation with an internal source at Bungie, he presents further information regarding the layoffs and the potential delay of the DLC.

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New Information on the Layoffs: The Management Allegedly Waived Bonuses

What new information is there regarding the layoffs? The following insights were provided by Paul Tassi’s internal source:

  • Bungie reportedly took layoffs as a last resort, having exhausted all other cost-saving options. According to Bungie, the management even waived their annual bonuses. An exact amount is not known.
  • The workforce reportedly does not blame the acquisition by Sony. This acquisition is said to have saved the developer from an earlier crisis.
  • The studio itself allegedly missed its annual target by about 45%, as the player engagement rate and revenue dropped sharply following the release of the DLC “Lightfall”.
  • Employees are reportedly very angry with the management.

What is the status of The Final Shape? Here’s what the internal source had to say about the new DLC:

  • The alleged delay of The Final Shape from February to June 2024 is said to have been known internally for several months.
  • The Final Shape is claimed to not only be as good as Forsaken or the Destiny expansion The Taken King, but even better. In the gained time until the release, they want to incorporate the existing feedback and bring the DLC to the best possible state.
  • The current development status of the DLC is reportedly already quite advanced and ahead of schedule.
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Destiny 2: The Final Shape – The last DLC of the first saga

Are there any general updates on Destiny 2? Paul Tassi also has new insights on this:

  • Parts of the PvP strike team have been affected by the layoffs, as has the player security team. However, the new map pack is already far in development and will not be canceled.
  • Currently, there are no announcements for further personnel changes regarding Destiny 2.
  • The introduction of the in-game LFG feature was announced to the community before the developers. The implementation is technically complicated but it will come.
  • The developers pushed for a reduction in microtransactions, which was rejected. Microtransactions are essential for the game’s financial performance, in light of the allegedly high operating costs. Event cards, in particular, are said to sell very well.
  • The stated goal for Bungie remains to be a studio with multiple IPs.

Overall, the layoffs and changes seem to mainly be happening at Bungie itself. Plans from the parent company Sony have surfaced little to not at all in the internal discussions thus far. However, the employees are overall angry, and the performance of The Final Shape will likely determine how things will proceed with Destiny 2 and Bungie.

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Note from the Editorial Team: In the original version of the article, it was implied that the delay of the DLC The Final Shape was already confirmed. However, this is not the case.

The information regarding a possible planned delay comes from gaming journalist Jason Schreier, who announced this on X.com (formerly Twitter). The internal source of Forbes journalist Paul Tassi also reports on this.

An official confirmation from developer Bungie is still pending.
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CoD MW3: Developers rave about their villain: “How intimidating is this character?”

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is the direct sequel to Modern Warfare 2 (2022) and brings Captain Price and Task Force 141 into battle against a particular villain, whom even the campaign developers find intimidating.

What kind of villain is this? The main antagonist of Modern Warfare 3 will be the ultranationalist Vladimir Makarov, whom many players may already know from previous games and whose return was hinted at the end of Modern Warfare 2 (2022).

Makarov was the leader of a terrorist cell in the original MW installments, fueling war and hatred, and detonated an atomic bomb in Modern Warfare 1 (2007), which claimed thousands of lives.

Moreover, Makarov was the focal point of one of the most well-known and controversial missions in the history of CoD: “No Russian.”

What was the mission ‘No Russian’ about?

The mission of the MW2 released in 2009 puts the player in the role of CIA agent “Joseph Allen,” who is murdered by Makarov at the end of the mission.

Allen’s goal in “No Russian” was to gain Makarov’s trust, who, with a group of heavily armed terrorists, executed an attack on a fictional airport in Moscow and killed civilians to pin the act on the Americans.

Makarov’s plan worked, leading to war between Russia and the USA, as Russian authorities believed the Americans were behind the attack.

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The developers: “He is the villain you love to hate”

What do the MW3 developers say about Makarov? MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller interviewed CoD developers Shelby Carleton and Dave Swenson about the campaign of Modern Warfare 3.

Carleton revealed to us in the conversation how special it felt for them as a self-proclaimed CoD fan to work on a character like Makarov:

“When I heard that Makarov would be our villain, I was overjoyed. On one hand, I thought, how intimidating is this character? He is so notorious, right? He is the villain you love to hate, in the Call of Duty franchise.”

A special impression was also left on her by the performance of actor Julian Kostov, who plays the role of Makarov in MW3:

“It is hard to put into words how one feels as a fan of the series when writing the lines for Makarov and then seeing our great actor Julian speak them, even better and more intimidating than one could ever imagine in their head.”

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What role does Makarov play in MW3? Carleton made it clear that Makarov will play a central role in the story of MW3.

“Makarov has always been somewhat at the center, and the other conflicts were like spokes of a wheel that emerged from Makarov’s actions. His relationship with all the characters and the conflicts he creates are all incredibly interconnected, and I think that really helped to place Makarov at the center of the narrative.”

During our conversation, Carleton elaborates that while the campaign is also about heroes like Price and Farah trying to stop Makarov, the ultranationalist’s influence as an antagonist extends to everything else:

“All these characters are our wonderful protagonists trying to stop him, but as an antagonist, he definitely… plays a central role and everything he does has an impact on everything else.”

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What else did the developers talk about? In addition to Makarov, a large part of our conversation revolved around the “open combat missions” being introduced with MW3 into the CoD franchise, which will provide players with new possibilities.

Dave Swenson explained to me, for example, how free players really are within these new missions, as I feared that there would only be predetermined paths, such as loud or stealth:

“Very free. So free, in fact, that during our initial tests we invited the multiplayer team to play the campaign, and while we watched them, they often did things we didn’t expect, even things we hadn’t thought of.”

Unfortunately, there will be no option to play these missions cooperatively with friends or create sandbox levels to share with other players, yet Swenson sees significant replay value in the open combat missions.

If you want to read more about Makarov, you can find out more about past appearances of the villain here: Makarov returns – Who is the ‘new’ villain?

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WoW gets “Classic +”, even if it doesn’t have that name

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 4 minutes

World of Warcraft Classic is expanding. The developers have introduced “Classic+” – new abilities, new content, and new raids.

Although the big announcement for World of Warcraft Classic will be the (re) release of the Cataclysm expansion, another announcement was somewhat “under the radar.” With the “Season of Discovery,” WoW Classic has essentially announced what fans have been wishing for years: Classic+. There is new content in Classic and an interesting, creative way to play the game.

The Season of Discovery brings several new content to the game.

New abilities for all classes

One particularly exciting concept is the new glyphs that can be applied to equipment. These glyphs change your class and give it new abilities. These abilities are likely to inspire the boldest “what if…” fantasies of fans, as they allow for completely new play styles that were never possible before. A few examples:

  • Mages can become healers and learn healing spells through glyphs.
  • Rogues and shamans can become genuine tanks, while warlocks can transform into a demon and function as a tank as well.
  • Paladins finally get a taunt. Shamans can also tank.
WoW Classic Season of Discovery Mage Abilitys
The mage glyphs – some are known, others are completely new.

However, many of the glyph abilities have already existed at some point in World of Warcraft. The goal was to select only abilities that thematically and visually fit into the game and to make adjustments if the abilities were too complex.

Secrets and hideouts everywhere

A key aspect of gameplay in the Season of Discovery is supposed to be the “outdoor content,” that is, the game content in the open world. Small puzzles, new NPCs, or treasures should be hidden everywhere. For example, you can find the new glyphs.

Although this content is new, it is meant to feel like it has always been part of the old world. One should wonder: “Did this NPC stand here in 2004?”

What’s exciting is that there will be no beta phase. The aim is for the community not to know everything in advance and to have to exchange ideas to find the hidden glyphs and other innovations. Simply “googling a guide” will not be possible at least in the first few days.

You can see the entire presentation here – it starts at around 11:00 minutes:

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Level cap and level raids

Another unique feature is that the level cap at the beginning of the season is 25 and will then increase further in subsequent phases. This goes hand in hand with a new endgame feature: level-up raids.

The first raid is the “Blackfathom Deeps.” The former dungeon is being converted into a 10-player raid. Not only do the bosses scale up, but all bosses have been redesigned from the ground up. They have new abilities, require new strategies, and drop new loot. They are meant to feel like a proper raid at maximum level – just at level 25.

The developers proudly talked about what the new season will deliver.

World PvP and the battle for Ashenvale

Since level 25 is the maximum in the first phase and the raid is located in Ashenvale, the area will also be expanded with a new PvP event. Similar to Alterac Valley, there is a major NPC boss for both factions. A priestess of Elune for the alliance and an oracle for the horde. Both will be reinforced by additional mini-bosses in smaller camps.

Whoever succeeds in taking down the enemy boss will earn reputation with the Warsong Gulch, where some of the best rewards for level 25 can be found. Additionally, there is a mount that can already be used at level 25 – but only in Ashenvale – to travel faster through the area.

Even more raids and new areas

As the level cap increases, Blizzard will also bring further content and even more dungeons converted to raids. At the end of the presentation, there was a little surprise as well. Because in screenshots humorously marked “Do not show to the public,” there was an image of the catacombs under Karazhan. These already existed in Classic, but there was nothing special there. It appears that the developers want to build a “brand new” raid there as well – or at least PvE activities in the open world.

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When does it go live? The Season of Discovery starts on November 30, so still this month!

Is there more to come? Whether this is a one-time experiment remains to be seen. What is clear is that Blizzard is evidently investing significantly more resources in Classic than in previous years. Designing new bosses with fresh mechanics and even wanting to turn previously unused locations into dungeons is likely to bring a lot of fresh air to Classic and make the Season of Discovery one of the boldest and most creative innovations in Classic.

No matter how you look at it, the Season of Discovery is basically “Classic+.” And if Blizzard should succeed with this, it is quite likely that this concept will be expanded further.

What do you think of what has been announced?

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Samsung unveils successor to one of the best gaming monitors – wants 3,500 euros for it

Martin Vollert Martin Vollert Reading time 3 minutes

Samsung has introduced the successor to the popular Odyssey Ark monitor. In addition to a 4K resolution, the 55-inch device offers additional features that are perfect for gamers who play on more than one gaming platform.

Monitors are an often underestimated part of a gaming setup. Powerful hardware alone is not enough to get the most out of AAA games. Without a decent display, the quality of the gaming experience can be severely impacted.

Manufacturers of gaming monitors are also aware of this. With new models that continuously bring exciting features, companies vie for the favor of the gaming clientele. Samsung thrilled many gamers in summer 2022 with the Odyssey Ark.

With a gaming score of 8.4 (via RTINGS.com), the first Odyssey Ark is among the best in its class. Now the model appears in the 2nd generation. We will show you what has changed compared to its predecessor and what the 2023 version aims to convince with.

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Samsung Odyssey Ark 2023 – The ideal monitor for gamers with more than one gaming platform

What monitor did Samsung present? With the Odyssey Ark G97NC, Samsung has introduced a new version of its 55-inch gaming monitor with 4K resolution after just one year. In addition to its impressive size, the device includes many functions designed to excite gamers.

The biggest novelty is likely the Multi-View function. This allows the connection of up to 4 different input sources, such as gaming PCs or game consoles. In this way, 4 different screen contents can be displayed side by side on the Odyssey Ark. This corresponds to 4 displays with 27.5 inches in 1080p resolution. And all this on a single screen.

For greater flexibility with the input sources, Samsung has updated the connections to 2x HDMI 2.2, 1x HDMI 2.0, and 1x DisplayPort 1.4. The original model only had 4x HDMI 2.1.
The predecessor model was also capable of displaying multiple screen contents side by side. However, since only one input source could be used at a time, the displayed contents were limited to that one system.

What else does the 2023 model offer? To make the Multi-View function even more useful, Samsung has also equipped the monitor with a KVM switch. This turns the monitor into the command center of your gaming setup. Instead of connecting a separate set of mouse and keyboard for each computer, the effort is reduced to a single mouse-keyboard combination. With the “Easy Setting Box” tool and separately available USB upstream cables, you can seamlessly move your input devices between the 4 Multi-View displays.

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Are there further differences? No, with regard to the other properties, the two models do not differ from each other. Other than the highlighted features, Samsung has made only minimal product updates.

The most important specifications from the data sheet at a glance:

  • Screen diagonal: 55 inches (139.7 cm)
  • Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160 pixels
  • Panel technology: VA with 1,000R curvature (Mini-LED with QuantumMatrix technology)
  • Refresh rate: 165Hz
  • Response time: 1ms (G/G)
  • Height adjustable and pivot
  • Integrated Dolby Atmos™ speakers with Sound Dome technology
  • Ark Dial remote control for easier operation

Is the 2023 model worth it for owners of the predecessor? No, for normal use cases, a new purchase is not necessary. If one does not rely on the expanded Multi-View function and the integrated KVM switch, one can comfortably stick with the 2022 model.

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In Germany, the new version is currently only available directly from Samsung at a price of 3,500 euros. The 2022 version can already be found on Amazon for under 1,700 euros.

What do you think of the new Samsung Odyssey Ark 2023? Are you interested in the new features, or does the high price scare you off?

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Fortnite is more popular than ever with Season 5 – even surpassing number 1 on Steam

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

Season 5 has started in Fortnite and with it the return of the map from Chapter 1. A moving moment for the community. So moving that many have decided to revisit the Battle Royale shooter. The visit was so intense that Epic broke its record for player counts.

How did the start of Season 5 go? We at MeinMMO were there live for the start of Season 5 and followed the release of the season. The server downtime began at 8:00 AM and ended at 2:00 PM. After that, there were queues until late at night. If you managed to log in, you were able to enjoy the new map.

During each new season, especially after a major server downtime, there are login problems and queues. However, those of Season 5 had other dimensions, and the reason for this was the enormous player counts. They were so high that even Counter-Strike 2 looks outdated on Steam.

Here we embed the trailer for Season 5 in case you missed it:

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Fortnite: Gameplay Trailer for Chapter 4 Season 5 – Back to OG

Fortnite breaks its record – More popular than CS2

How many players logged in? With the start of Season 5, a new peak, the number of most players simultaneously, was broken. The new record now stands at 5,888,686 players simultaneously (via fortnite.gg). The player counts were recorded here using the program fortnite.gg.

Since Fortnite is multiplatform, it is difficult to determine how many players were actually present at the start. Those who successfully logged in could see how many players were currently in the individual modes, as Epic Games discloses player counts for the individual modes in the menu.

The almost 6 million players therefore seem very plausible. Since the reboot of the “Chapter 1” map also attracts many new and older fans of the franchise, it can be assumed that this is true.

When comparing the numbers with those of the most popular game on Steam, namely CS2, Fortnite is unbeatable. CS2 is currently at an all-time peak of 1,802,853 players simultaneously, according to steamcharts.com. That’s about a third of what Fortnite was able to achieve with Season 5.

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How many players are currently in Fortnite? At the time this article was written (as of November 4, 11:29 AM), according to Fortnite itself, around 1.5 million players are in build mode and 336,700 players are in no-build mode, and the trend is rising. By the evening, there should be more, as many players want to log in for a nostalgic round of Battle Royale.

It is fascinating to see how the return of a single map in Fortnite can attract so many players. If it continues, the upcoming live event at the end of Chapter 4 could take on huge proportions.

Until then: what do you think about Epic gaining so many players? Do you still notice bots in your lobbies? Let us know in the comments!

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This is how the Blizzard expert from Twitch comments on the news of BlizzCon about WoW and Diablo 4

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The Twitch streamer Asmongold followed BlizzCon 2023 live and reached a peak of over 220,000 viewers. We explain what his views were on the news regarding Diablo 4, WoW, and Overwatch 2.

This is what Asmongold said about the new features: Regarding Diablo 4, the Twitch streamer was fully convinced: All the information was to his satisfaction, the expansion looked good:

The Diablo announcements were great. Everything they said about Diablo was really good. I was happy with Diablo – nothing was bad.

A clear win for Blizzard, judges the Texan.

However, the announcements regarding Hearthstone were of no concern to the streamer: “Who cares?”, he just mumbled.

In Overwatch 2, Asmongold likes the new hero Mauga, a Samoan: “I would log in to play that guy. He looks great.”

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Asmongold’s opinion on WoW is divided

What about WoW? Regarding his beloved game World of Warcraft, Asmongold expressed a divided opinion. For WoW Classic Hardcore, Blizzard would likely introduce the “Solo Self-Found” mode – regarding the “Season of Discovery,” Asmongold initially did not want to comment. He was still missing the information from the Deep Dive.

When he eventually shared his opinion, however, he sounded skeptical:

There is so much crazy stuff going on, like a private server, like a Blizzard private server.

He does not want to see something like a “Warlock Tank” in WoW, that is just too much and would redesign the game. However, he does want to try out the new raid.

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At the retail presentation regarding WoW: ‘The War Within’, Asmongold said he liked the idea and the trailer was great.

The new expansion initially seems more exciting than ‘Dragonflight’, but the presentation of Shadowlands with the Jailer had convinced him much more than ‘The War Within’ now, even though Shadowlands was ultimately worse in reality than initially thought and kept getting weaker.

Introducing 3 expansions to the players makes Asmongold feel divided: It takes away much hype.

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For my 1st MMORPG I needed two attempts, only a dancing catboy convinced me

Sophia Weiss Sophia Weiss Reading time 4 minutes

The first true MMORPG is something very special for everyone, as several colleagues have already reported. MyMMO editor Sophia also has a unique relationship with her first MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV, even though it took two attempts and a half-naked, dancing cat boy to entice her.

What is Final Fantasy XIV?

  • Final Fantasy XIV 1.0 was released in 2010.
  • The 1.0 version was rebooted in 2013 under the leadership of Naoki Yoshida due to deep-rooted problems.
  • Since then, the MMORPG has been on the rise, and along with the reboot A Realm Reborn, four expansions have been released so far.
  • The main features are the mandatory main story, diverse jobs, and 8- or 24-man raids.
  • Final Fantasy XIV is a pay-to-play theme park MMORPG.

Here you can watch the trailer for the upcoming expansion Dawntrail, which will be released in summer 2024:

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Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail – Trailer for the new expansion

My first attempt at starting Final Fantasy XIV – or was it?

The first years of Final Fantasy XIV were really wild: an premature release, flower pots with the same number of polygons as player characters, the copy-paste world… If you want to delve into the details, I would like to recommend the three-part Noclip documentary on YouTube.

I bought the Starter Edition of Final Fantasy XIV at AnimagiC 2011, back when it was still in Bonn. About 10 minutes before, my parents had called me: I had received my desired study place. Since I had to pass an admission procedure, I wanted to reward myself with something at the event and stumbled across the very spartan Square-Enix booth back then.

I didn’t know anything about how technically demanding the game was or that it was in a real crisis. But I knew: Final Fantasy is a great brand and my best friend loves Final Fantasy VII so much. Then this part can’t be wrong.

Only at home did I realize that I didn’t actually own the right device for the game. Even the character editor stuttered on Dad’s old work laptop. IBM Thinkpads were simply not meant for more than a few hours of Sims 2 or doing homework.

And so my first excursion into Final Fantasy XIV ended in a not even fully rendered forest.

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Over 30 FPS and half-naked Catboys

For five years, my only point of contact with Final Fantasy XIV was the irregular newsletter. The disc gathered dust in its packaging. After studying, I started my traineeship at the anime, manga, and J-Culture magazine AnimaniA in 2016.

As a part of this, I came across a test disc for Final Fantasy XIV Heavensward. After a bit of back and forth, I dove into Eorzea for the first time in 5 years.

Final Fantasy XIV Shia Tamriel Level 1
I only learned to hide the UI at level 30. Until then, all my screenshots looked like this.

A Realm Reborn was still a tough nut back then. I definitely need to play a character from level 1 again to understand the new simplified leveling process. But back then, everything was infinitely tedious:

Killing ladybugs here, transporting wine bottles there, helping merchant ABC. It was boring. And the Scions of the Seventh Dawn really got on my nerves…

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I stayed because I met great people. Above all Benkei. Benkei was then a sturdy Miqo’te man who danced half-naked on tables in the game’s adventurer guilds. His stated mission? To recruit new members for his Free Company aka Guild.

I was so perplexed by the show that I actually stuck around. Benkei, who now plays a cat girl named Enrei, is the reason I bought the game with a new account. Since then, I’ve almost always been subscribed – but of course voluntarily.

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Final Fantasy XIV made me laugh. And cry. When I finished the Shadowbringers expansion, it was three in the morning. My neighbor, an elderly woman in her 80s, approached me the next morning with the question of whether I had broken up with my boyfriend.

I received a similar question from my now new neighbors when I finished the Endwalker expansion. That too happened around 2 AM, and I had to cry like a baby. And then laugh again. And cry again.

Seven Years going Eight – My Comfort Game

At the moment, I’m feverishly trying to romance all companions in Baldur’s Gate 3, but whenever I have a Gale/Astarion/Halsin/Wyll/Karlach-free minute, I jump back into Final Fantasy XIV. I’m currently in 6.3 and working my way through the frosty landscape of Garlemald.

I’ll likely pre-order the new expansion Dawntrail again. But by summer 2024, I still have plenty to do and don’t have to worry about content deserts: My crafters are not all level 90 yet, I should update my gear, possibly start a new job, and of course, I need to farm mounts, play treasure maps, and finish the Manderville quests.

My character Shia Tamriel at around level 10 in 2016
My character Shia Tamriel at level 90 in 2023

I absolutely need to start from scratch again and experience the current new player experience. But I want to recommend this game to everyone who hasn’t tried it yet. Today, you don’t have to spend a cent until level 70 and can play (almost) all content.

Final Fantasy XIV is my personal comfort game. I can start it and feel right at home. And that’s been the case for almost eight years now. By the way, I’m still partly friends with Benkei aka Enrei and the group from back then. I even met two of them at the last fan festival in London.

I have nothing planned for tonight. Maybe I’ll invite them to some treasure maps. Or we could do a catboy and girl swimsuit run like some other players did recently:
Final Fantasy XIV: Cat-boy players meet for an alliance raid – and exclusively in swimsuits

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WoW finally listens to the fans: Reputation will be account-wide, anyone can collect all Transmog

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World of Warcraft says all that fans want to hear. Reputation will be account-wide and also Transmog collectors can breathe a sigh of relief.

At BlizzCon 2023, the next 3 expansions of World of Warcraft were announced, which together form the “Worldsoul Saga.” The next addon is titled “The War Within” and is set to be released as early as 2024. The developers have already revealed a lot of details about the next expansion and some seemingly small features are true fan favorites, because:

Almost all unlocks will be account-wide.

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World of Warcraft: The War Within – Cinematic Trailer

What has Blizzard announced? In the “What’s Next” panel, the developers already talked about some of the features coming in the new expansion. Especially “Warbands” was extremely popular. The basic idea behind it is that they want to respect players’ time more.

Most unlocks are set to be “account-wide” – this especially applies to reputation. The days of needing to grind reputation with multiple twinks are over. If one character has the reputation, all characters do.

The second big innovation concerns transmogs. In the future, you will be able to collect transmog items from all armor classes. For example, mages will also be able to collect plate items and add them to their collection, even though mages cannot use plate armor.

However, be aware that this does not affect the ability to transmogrify itself. A mage must still choose from cloth or cosmetic items when transmogrifying. Only the unlocking of items is available without restrictions.

You can see the experiences of our editor Benedict at BlizzCon here:

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What does the Warbands feature look like? The developers emphasize that “Warbands” does not provide a new interface in the game. There is no overview page for the “Warbands” – that is simply the internal name for this system. Once “The War Within” is live, the data of all your characters will simply be compiled.

Especially this affects reputation unlocks. Many players have accumulated reputation with numerous factions on old characters, but over the years have switched their “main.” The new main character does not yet have the respective reputation unlocks.

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What does this mean for new reputation factions? It is still unclear how these unlocks for new reputation factions will work. After all, it would be possible to farm quests with multiple characters to quickly raise a reputation faction. Those who play only one hero would then be at a disadvantage. It is likely that Blizzard will impose limitations here, allowing certain sources to grant reputation for the whole account only once.

How do you like these innovations?

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World of Warcraft announces 3 new expansions, reveals the next mega-plot

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The mega hit at BlizzCon. Blizzard not only introduced an expansion for World of Warcraft, but 3!

It was to be expected that a new expansion of World of Warcraft would be announced at BlizzCon 2023. However, Blizzard seems to have thought that they need to present the fans and potential returnees with a whole lot more to excite them again. That’s why Chris Metzen casually announced not just one new expansion, but 3!

Benedict’s reaction from BlizzCon on site can be seen here:

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What are the expansions about? It’s about the “Worldsoul Saga” – the story around Azeroth and the sleeping Titan. Because something is wrong there. Where Sargeras plunged the sword into the world, someone was supposed to be killed – Azeroth.

The story will take place over several years and encompass the following 3 expansions.

It is a coherent storyline. Here, many “loose threads” will be brought together, and multiple stories brought to a worthy conclusion. Therefore, this is also a “mega project” and will span three expansions that are to be released faster.

More information about the individual expansions will be available soon.

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Why is Blizzard doing this? Apparently, the goal is to tell a continuous, longer story line that spans several years. This has also been a point of criticism that has come up repeatedly in recent years. Therefore, it seems only logical to finally tackle a clear line over a long period and tell a coherent, larger story.

What do you think about announcing several expansions at once? A bold and interesting step? Or rather a desperate move?

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Blizzard announces 1st expansion for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred brings new class

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Blizzard announced a new expansion for Diablo 4 at BlizzCon 2023. “Vessel of Hatred” is set to be released in late 2024. A new class that has never been seen in Diablo is also expected to come to Diablo 4.

This was announced:

  • A dedicated team from Blizzard is working on the 1st expansion of Diablo 4, and they are still early in development. The release of the expansion is planned for late 2024.
  • The expansion will introduce a new class that has not been seen in Diablo before. So neither Paladin nor Warlock.
  • In the coming days, more information about Diablo 4: “Vessel of Hatred” is expected to be released. A bigger presentation is planned for summer 2024.

47-second trailer hints at Mephisto

It’s already suspected: In a 47-second trailer for the expansion, the voice of the demon Mephisto can be heard.

Mephisto is the “Lord of Hatred” in Diablo, one of the three Prime Evils and the father of Lilith.

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Leak before BlizzCon gave hints about new class: Spiritborn

Did one see this coming? Yes, a datamining leak in October 2023 found hints that an expansion for Diablo 4 is coming. It was also anticipated for 2024.

Since some parts of the leak have turned out to be true, some in the Diablo 4 community assume that the rest of the leak is also true (via reddit).

The leak also assumed that the new class would be called “Spiritborn”: A class with a “nature” theme. The nature theme was a conclusion drawn by the data miners because they read the word “thorns”.

Additionally, a mercenary system, runes, and rune words are expected to come to Diablo 4.

Expansion spreads Diablo 2 jungle vibes

These are the first reactions to the trailer: The trailer has been commented on somewhat cynically on YouTube so far, as Blizzard has released so little information.

One user compares the trailer to “Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred” with that of The Elder Scrolls 6 – a pure announcement with the promise to show more at some point.

However, there are also voices that are already looking forward to the content. These joyful voices have the feeling of seeing a kind of “Maya expansion” and are happy to visit the city of Kuraast again. Players already know it from Act III of Diablo 2.

Whether the leak is correct and the class will truly be called Spiritborn, we may find out in the coming days:

Player finds hints about the 1st expansion of Diablo 4, looks like a trip back to Diablo 2

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WoW announces new expansion ‘The War Within’ at BlizzCon

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At BlizzCon 2023, the next expansion of World of Warcraft was announced. It is called ‘The War Within’.

BlizzCon 2023 has started, and during the opening ceremony, all major announcements are traditionally made. There was an immediate bombshell for fans of World of Warcraft, as the next expansion was revealed.

What is the expansion about? In the new expansion, heroes travel into the depths of Azeroth and visit new and familiar races. For example, the Earthen and the Nerubians, who live there. The entire storyline is set to take place within Azeroth – so there will primarily be ‘underground’ areas. We can be curious to see if Blizzard manages to deliver enough color and thematic variety here.

The reason for this is that Azeroth cries out from the depths of the planet. However, this is only the beginning of a saga that is expected to span several expansions.

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The protagonists of the story are Anduin and Thrall. Anduin has just returned from the Shadowlands and apparently has great self-doubt. But Thrall manages to convince him to take action – only to be tormented again by the voice from within.

What are the highlights of the expansion? A few pieces of information have already been revealed:

  • You will meet the Nerubians in their kingdom deep underground
  • Earthen Dwarves will be a new allied race
  • ‘Dragonriding’ comes for all flying mounts in the entire world
  • There are ‘Delves’ as new mini-dungeons for small groups searching for treasures
  • There are ‘Warbands’ for your characters – reputation and unlocks will be account-wide
  • Transmog can be unlocked with any character in the collection – even if the character cannot wear a certain armor
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When will The War Within be released? A release date for the new expansion has not yet been announced, other than ‘next year.’ However, it is expected that the release will take place in the 3rd or 4th quarter of 2024. As soon as there is an official release date, we will report on it.

What do you think of the new expansion? Do you like what you have seen so far about the new addon?

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WoW Classic brings “Cataclysm” as the next expansion

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At BlizzCon 2023, the next expansion of WoW Classic was announced. It will continue with Cataclysm, as many anticipated.

Many had already speculated about it, and now it has become a reality. At BlizzCon 2023, the developers of World of Warcraft introduced the next expansion in the “Classic” area. As back then, it will continue with Cataclysm.

What is Cataclysm? In Cataclysm, Deathwing rose from the sea and permanently changed the World of Warcraft. As he flew over the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor, he left a path of destruction. This was accompanied by the massive emergence of the Twilight’s Hammer cult and various attacks from well-known elementals.

This destruction of many areas was accompanied by new quests and an overhauled story – but it also meant the disappearance of many popular quest lines and some rewards that were no longer available.

Will Cataclysm be just like it was back then? There will be some changes. After all, Cataclysm is considered by many to be the “turning point” where World of Warcraft changed too much and no longer really belongs to the “Classic Era.”

Blizzard wants to pay more attention to community feedback here. In recent months, there have already been many surveys sent out to some players, and the concerns from forums and the game’s subreddit are taken to heart. The changes will be aligned with the wishes of the community.

We will reveal exact details as soon as they are known.

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When will WoW Cataclysm Classic be released? There is still no exact release window for the next expansion. However, Cataclysm Classic is expected to “be released in the first half of 2024” – so within the next 8 months.

Are you excited about Cataclysm Classic with some changes? Or are you not thrilled about the expansion at all?

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EA FC 24: Centurions Team 2 is now live and brings powerful cards for Eusebio, De Bruyne and Musiala

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In EA FC 24 the Centurions event continues and brings Team 2 into play today. We show you the new special cards.

Update, November 3 at 7:00 PM: The second team of the Centurions promo has now appeared and it brings some powerful cards into play. You can now find Eusebio (92), Zico (92), De Bruyne (92), Bonmati (91) or Musiala (89) in packs.

You can see the complete team here:

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When does Centurions Team 2 come to EA FC 24? You can find the new special cards of Centurion Team 2 from today, Friday, November 3 at 7:00 PM, in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team.

What is the event about? The Centurion event aims to honor players who have set records in their clubs in terms of matches played, goals, assists, etc.

This year, new icons are also participating, which will receive improved cards during the Centurions event.

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All leaks and info on Centurions Team 2

What content will be released today? We expect a new team full of upgraded special cards today. Improved icons should also be included, as the loading screen already indicates:

We also expect new SBCs, objectives players, and new evolutions that could appear during the event.

Current leaks: The well-known leaker FUT Sheriff has published on his X channel (formerly Twitter), players that are supposedly going to appear in the second Centurions team.

According to FUT Sheriff, these are the names:

  • ZOM: Zico – Icon
  • ZM: De Bruyne
  • MS: Eusebio – Icon
  • ZM: Aitana Bonmatí
  • RV: Zanetti – Icon
  • ST: Trezeguet – Icon
  • ZDM: Makelele – Icon
  • ZOM: Musiala
  • LV: Cole
  • IV: Williamson
  • LM: Chiesa
  • ST: Correa
  • LV: Olga Carmona
  • IV: Bornauw
  • ZM: Nández
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But keep in mind that these are only unconfirmed leaks. The final Centurions Team 2 may look completely different in the end.

What do you think about the promo? Feel free to share it with us in the comments!

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Destiny 2: Xur today – location and offer on 03.11.

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On the weekend, we take another look at Xur’s offerings in Destiny 2 and where you can find him. But also at the current events at Bungie.

What happened this week in Destiny 2? Before you set out to search for the mysterious Exo vendor and explore his offerings, join us in looking back at what happened last week in Destiny 2.

In addition to the in-game content, this week saw internal communications about the developer Bungie that engaged the Destiny 2 community.

  • Destiny 2 has suffered a significant decline in popularity since the DLC Lightfall, leading to Bungie laying off 8% of its workforce.
  • Following this news, Destiny 2 players canceled their pre-orders for the 100 € expansion The Final Shape in solidarity with the laid-off Bungie employees.

It is a sad reality that the game no longer holds the same fascination it did in its earlier years. Despite Bungie’s ongoing efforts to improve the player experience and add new content, many players found it too much recycling and too little innovation. They have moved on to other games or simply given up on Destiny 2.

In a first statement, Bungie has now acknowledged that it has “lost a lot of the players’ trust” and explained how it will proceed from here.

In retrospect, Lightfall was indeed a “nightmarish paralysis of reality that hinted at the fall of light”:

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All info on Xur on November 3, 2023 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S

When does Xur come? He appears in Destiny 2 weekly on Fridays at 6:00 PM and remains present in the game world until the following Tuesday at 6:00 PM. During this time, Guardians from around the world can visit his shop and purchase exotic items.

Where is Xur? This is his inventory for the weekend

Xur’s location: Even after almost 10 years, the hunt for Xur is an event. After the reset at 6:00 PM, the hunt begins, and players fly to Xur’s possible locations. The MeinMMO editorial team is there and will promptly announce his location in this article.

Here is where Xur is located: In the European Dead Zone, landing zone “Twisted Cove”
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Here you can find XUR: European Dead Zone, landing zone “Twisted Cove”

Xur’s inventory from November 3 to 7 – All Exotics at a glance

What does Xur have on offer? Xur offers a wide selection of exotic gear and weapons on behalf of the Nine, which he sells to all Guardians for Legendary Shards.

His inventory changes weekly and particularly offers new players the opportunity to enhance their skills through the use of Exotics and prepare more quickly for the challenges in Destiny 2.

This is Xur’s offer

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Xur’s inventory from November 3 to 7.

Weapon: Arbalest – Linear Fusion Rifle for 29 Legendary Shards

Titan: Worm God’s Caress – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +18
  • Resilience: +3
  • Recovery: +11
  • Discipline: +10
  • Intellect: +19
  • Strength: +2
  • Total: 63

Hunter: Mechanic Trick Sleeves – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +4
  • Resilience: +22
  • Recovery: +10
  • Discipline: +15
  • Intellect: +10
  • Strength: +6
  • Total: 67

Warlock: Transversive Steps – Leg Armor for 23 Legendary Shards

  • Mobility: +11
  • Resilience: +2
  • Recovery: +19
  • Discipline: +2
  • Intellect: +16
  • Strength: +14
  • Total: 64

Legendary Armor Set: “Hauer Loyalty” Set

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In addition to the regular offering, Xur sells unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs. However, you can only purchase these weapons from Xur if you own the respective expansion.

Currently, he has one weapon on offer:

  • The exotic hand cannon “The Last Word” (Beyond Light DLC) with Fixer Pull.

Trials of Osiris from November 3 to 7 – Maps, Weapons, and Info

What’s happening this weekend in PvP: The flawless Guardians can be found in PvP during the Trials of Osiris. This endgame challenge with the 14th Saint offers intense 3v3 matches where only the bold and skilled can collect the master rewards and Trials cosmetics at the Lighthouse.

What are the Trials of Osiris in Destiny 2?

Those who play the Trials of Osiris, also known as Trials, in Destiny 2 enter the PvP endgame. Organized by the 14th Saint, it offers intense 3v3 matches where only the bold and skilled can collect the master rewards and Trials cosmetics at the Lighthouse.

There are always two teams of three players competing against each other. The goal is to defeat the opposing team by eliminating all members.

An interesting feature of the Trials is also the map on which the matches are played, which changes weekly. This requires players to have a flexible approach, as they must adapt to the different environments and tactics. The active map will be revealed every Friday in our Xur article.

The Trials also offer special rewards that can only be earned in this mode. Every 3rd rank-up rewards you with a powerful Trials Engram. Inside are Trials gear and weapons that bear the Trials logo. The armors can also glow, making them very sought after. However, only if you succeed in going flawless, meaning achieving 7 victories in a row. Each week, one of the available weapons can also be earned as a master version. But only if you make it to the Lighthouse with a flawless ticket.

In case of defeats, progress can be lost and players will have to start over.

Which map is active this week? In the Trials, Guardians need to focus on a specific map. It does not change and remains active until the Weekly Reset on November 7 at 6:00 PM.

This map is active: Pacifica
Pacifica PvP Map Destiny 2
The PvP map “Pacifica”

This is the reward for a flawless run: Each week there’s also a special weapon waiting for you at the Lighthouse, which you receive for your flawless run, that is, 7 victories, as a master version. You can also earn the weapon until the upcoming Tuesday, November 7 at 6:00 PM.

As a reward, there is always an Adept weapon if you successfully made it to the Lighthouse with your ticket.

This week’s Adept weapon is: Igneous Hammer Master
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The hand cannon “Igneous Hammer” in the master version

These weapons can also still be earned:

  • At rank 10, you get the grenade launcher “Kataphrakt GW3”
  • If you reach rank 16, you can pick up the hand cannon “Igneous Hammer” (Normal Version) from the 14th Saint.

Focus on the loot you want: You can also specifically focus your Trials Engrams at the 14th Saint on the weapon you desire. On top of that, you can get upgrade prisms and ascendant shards.

  • Your rewards increase further once you have a complete pass – even if you lost one or two Trials matches.

When do the Trials officially start? The Trials of Osiris begin today, November 3, 2023, at 6:00 PM and end with the Weekly Reset on November 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM.

Are you diving into the fray and making waves in the Trials of Osiris? Or has Xur brought exactly the Exotic you were missing? Let us know in the comments.

Here you can find out what people currently think about Destiny 3: Destiny 2: Insider report sheds dark light on Bungie’s inner workings – This is what people think about Destiny 3

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Messiah from Korea is eliminated from the LoL Worlds because the opponent is allowed to play the same jungler 5 times

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At the Worlds 2023 in League of Legends, the South Korean favorite Gen G. surprisingly exited with superstar Chovy. They found no way to counter the jungler from Bilibili Gaming, Xun, who was allowed to play Jarvan IV 5 times.

What a match it was!

  • It was a Best-of-5, the 2nd quarterfinal, after yesterday the last remaining team from the West, NRG from the USA, already got eliminated. Now only teams from South Korea and China face each other.
  • Gen G. was considered a favorite to win the Worlds. This was mainly due to Midlaner Chovy, who is revered as “Our Lord and Savior.” Gen G. is also excellently staffed in all positions.
  • Bilibili Gaming does not have such prominent names, their most famous player is probably Midlaner Yagao, but it is the second-best team in China and is already a force to be reckoned with.
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Chinese jungler allowed to play Jarvan IV 5 times

Here’s how the match went: The Chinese team managed to win the first two matches relatively clearly with 14-5 and 15-3, and it looked like a thorough beating for the South Koreans, but they made a comeback and won Game 3 in 46 minutes with 13-9.

Gen G took Game 4 in 36 minutes with 20-11, leading to a deciding battle.

In Game 5, however, Bilibili Gaming was ahead and clearly won in 34 minutes with 14-6.

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What was notable: The jungler XUN was allowed to play the champion Jarvan IV 5 times and dominated the game. He secured a total of 23 kills and died only 5 times. On Reddit, his performance is particularly highlighted as decisive.

Chovy was not able to dominate the game from the mid lane as usual; in the end, he secured only 10 kills and participated in 4 games with Azir.

On Reddit, he is now mainly criticized on the part of Gen G. and compared to superstar Faker, who has won tournaments single-handedly. Chovy, on the other hand, has now exited in the quarter-finals in 4 of his 5 Worlds appearances.

LoL: The top team from Europe struggles for a year – fails when it matters: ‘So ridiculous’

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Genshin Impact: 3 new promo codes give you 300 Primogems – But only for a short time

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Today, on November 3, 2023, the big livestream for the new version 4.2 took place in Genshin Impact with the release of 3 new promo codes (redeem codes) that allow you to secure great rewards in the game.

Here are the promo codes from the 4.2 livestream. It’s best to redeem them right away to get the following free rewards:

  • VA97KJNF24UV

For this code, you will receive 100x Primogems, 10x Mystic Enhancement Ore

  • NTQP2KPEJMUH

For this code, you will receive 100x Primogems, 5x Hero’s Wit

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For this code, you will receive 100x Primogems, 50,000 Mora

How long are the codes from the 4.2 livestream valid? You should redeem the codes as soon as possible, as they are only valid for a short time. Specifically, the codes are only active until November 4, 2023, 12:00 AM (UTC-4).

Here you can see the dramatic trailer for the upcoming version 4.2:

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Version 4.2 “Masquerade of the Guilty” Trailer – Genshin Impact

How to secure free rewards with promo codes

What are promo codes in Genshin Impact? With the codes, you can easily receive rewards in the game. Every month and during certain events, new codes are released that are valid for a certain period.

How do you redeem promo codes in Genshin Impact? You can redeem the codes in two ways:

  • On the one hand, you can go directly to the official website of Genshin Impact and claim your gifts via the redeem code page.
  • On the other hand, you can also claim the rewards directly in the game by going to Account in Settings and selecting “Redeem Now” for the coupon code.

Here you will find a detailed guide on how to claim your rewards in the game.

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Which promo codes are currently valid? In addition to the three new promo codes from the 4.0 livestream, the following codes are currently active:

  • NS92PG6DB52M: 60x Primogems, 5x Adventurer’s Experience
  • WTQ2E83WS869: 60x Primogems, 5x Adventurer’s Experience
  • GENSHINGIFT: 50x Primogems, 3x Hero’s Wit (this code is valid for the long term)

Here you will find an overview of all tips and builds for Genshin Impact.

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Fortnite: New Battle Pass of Chapter 4 Season 5 – All Skins, Pickaxes and Levels

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A new Battle Pass has been released with Season 5 – Chapter 4 in Fortnite Here you will find all the skins, emotes, harvesting tools, and content that you can get in the new Battle Pass.

This is happening right now in Chapter 4 Season 5: Chapter 4 Season 5 has begun in Fortnite. In addition to a new map, there was also a trailer for gameplay content and skins, which can be unlocked during the seasons.

If you want to see the patch notes for the new Season 5, we have summarized the most important points for you: Fortnite: Patch Notes for Update 27.00 for Chapter 4 Season 5

Structure of the Battle Pass: As usual, the Battle Pass costs 950 V-Bucks. The pass for the new Season 5 of Chapter 4 will have the same star system as in Chapter 3 before. You have the option to unlock your rewards with stars.

Can I immediately get the last skin of the Battle Pass? No, Fortnite ensures that you must first reach a specified level before you can unlock a collection of rewards.

  • If you want to buy a loading screen on page 3, you must first reach level 11.
  • If you like the skin on page 5, you first need to reach level 26.
  • If the pickaxe on page 6 is exactly what you need, Fortnite first wants you to reach level 29.

This continues to page 7 this time. The old system from Chapter 3 has been retired. Now you no longer have to unlock a number of pages before you obtain your desired item.

You can watch the gameplay trailer we have embedded for you here:

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Fortnite: Gameplay Trailer for Chapter 4 Season 5 – Back to OG

All Rewards of the Battle Pass in Chapter 4 Season 5

Is there finally a secret skin? Not this time, the additional skin in the Battle Pass does not exist, as the Battle Pass is too small.

All Content in the Battle Pass of Season 5

This overview shows you all the items that you can unlock in the new Battle Pass. 

Battle Pass – Page 1

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Requirements: Available with Battle Pass from the beginning

Content: 

  • Spectra Knight – first skin 
  • “Loading screen Spectra Knight” (3 stars)
  • “Back accessory Spectraschutz” (5 stars) 
  • Contrail “Fragment Crash” (4 stars)
  • Spray “Knight Honor” (2 stars)
  • “Harvesting tool Spectra Cutter” (6 stars)
  • Paint “Spectra Kinetic” (4 stars)
  • Emote “Radical Reflection” (7 stars)

Battle Pass – Page 2

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Requirements: Reach level 5 and level 8 in the Battle Pass

Content: 

  • Loading screen “Lil’ Split” (3 stars)
  • Music “Welcome to the Ultimate Split” (3 stars) 
  • Harvesting tool “Banana Smasher” (6 stars)
  • 100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
  • Back accessory “Shali-Whip” (5 stars) 
  • Glider “Ice Cup Glider” (5 stars)
  • Skin Lil’ Split (9 stars) 

Battle Pass – Page 3

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Requirements: Reach level 11 and level 14 in the Battle Pass

Content: 

  • Loading screen “Lil’ Split (Matcha)” (3 stars)
  • Harvesting tool Style “Banana Smasher” (6 stars)
  • “Back accessory Style Shali-Whip” (5 stars) 
  • Glider Style “Ice Cup Glider” (5 stars)
  • “Contrail Dessert Diving” (4 stars)
  • 100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
  • “Skin Style Lil’ Split (Matcha) + (Caramel Sauce)” (9 stars)

Battle Pass – Page 4

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Requirements: Reach level 18 and level 22 in the Battle Pass

Content: 

  • Loading screen “Marauder Lynx” (3 stars)
  • Back accessory “Mean Master Cat” (5 stars) 
  • Banner Icon (2 stars)
  • “Glider Journey Glider of the Marauder” (5 stars)
  • “Paint Marauder Pattern” (4 stars)
  • 100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
  • Skin Marauder Lynx (9 stars) 

Battle Pass – Page 5

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Requirements: Reach level 26 and level 30 in the Battle Pass

Content: 

  • “Loading screen Marauder Lynx (Dark Storm)” (3 stars)
  • “Emoticon Heart Eyes of the Marauder” (3 stars)
  • “Glider Style Journey Glider of the Marauder” (5 stars)
  • 100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
  • “Emote Dazed Dab” (7 stars)
  • “Harvesting tool Style Scratch Trail-Cutter” (6 stars)
  • “Skin Style Marauder Lynx Dark Storm” (9 stars)

Battle Pass – Page 6

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Requirements: Reach level 34 and level 38 in the Battle Pass

Content: 

  • “Loading screen Omega Hulk” (3 stars)
  • Paint “Last Harbinger” (4 stars)
  • 100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
  • Emote “Longship Junior” (7 stars)
  • “Back accessory Apocalypse Veil” (5 stars)
  • 100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
  • Skin Omega Hulk (9 stars) 

Battle Pass – Page 7

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Requirements: Reach level 42 and level 46 in the Battle Pass

Content: 

  • “Loading screen Omega Hulk in Harbinger Armor” (3 stars)
  • Harvesting tool “Winter Assault” (6 stars)
  • 100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
  • “Contrail Ragna-Rage” (4 stars)
  • Glider “Frostbrand” (5 stars)
  • 100 V-Bucks (5 stars)
  • Skin Style Omega Hulk “Harbinger Armor” (9 stars)

In addition to the Battle Pass pages, there will also be bonus rewards that you can unlock at higher levels. The Battle Pass thus offers a lot of new content to earn.

So, what do you think of the new pass from Chapter 4 Season 5? Do you find the skins and styles original, or is there nothing for you in this season? Let us know! MeinMMO author Christos is angry about the new Battle Pass, and there’s a good reason for that: Hey Epic – Is the price for the new Battle Pass in Fortnite serious?

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Fortnite: Server Down for Chapter 4 Season 5 – OG has started

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In Fortnite the servers will go down on all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android) today, November 3rd. The maintenance will be used to upload Update 27.00 to the servers.

Friday, 03.11.2023

3:40 PM

So far, the servers are running without any issues. It may be possible that you are put in a queue, but that is the only issue. We are signing off for today and wish you a pleasant day in Fortnite OG!

2:00 PM

We will keep an eye on the servers for one more hour; if something happens and the servers crash, you will, of course, hear about it from us!

1:50 PM

The servers are now active for everyone. You can log in and get started. Have fun on the OG island!

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1:20 PM

If you have convinced old friends to jump back into Fortnite, then start the Reboot Rally together. With this, you earn free items just by playing together. The event starts after the downtime.

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12:55 PM

Leakers already have access to the shop and can see what it looks like in Season 5. You can expect the following items:

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12:30 PM

The queue is getting longer, and players are already experiencing a 9-minute wait. Epic Games hasn’t commented on the start yet. We will keep checking.

11:54 AM

Fortnite keeps pushing players further into the queue, and when they finally get in, they encounter the server error again. Stay tuned; it should start soon. Until then, leakers believe that the Visitor’s rocket is connected to the event timer:

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11:03 AM

Epic Games has now activated the queues. It’s just a matter of time until you can log in. We tried to log in, but the servers still do not respond.

10:56 AM

Almost an hour after the download, the error message “Servers are not responding” still appears, and Epic Games has not given a specific time for when the servers will be back online.

10:20 AM

Although the servers still cannot be reached, there are leakers who are already enjoying the new map. They celebrate the old POIs and note that Epic Games hasn’t changed much – just as it should be.

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10:01 AM

Shiina, a well-known leaker in the Fortnite scene, has already summarized all the new skins of the current update in a video. Here is the showcase:

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10:00 AM

While you wait for your download, we have compiled all the patch notes for you in overview. Here is the overview:

9:51 AM

The download is complete on our end, but when we try to log in, we receive the message “Servers are not responding”. It’s still unclear when Epic will open the gates to Chapter 1.

9:37 AM

Raven-Bear (placeholder name) is set to appear in the OG shop. Many fans thought this was the 5th skin of the Battle Pass, but this is not the case. According to leakers, this skin will only appear temporarily in the shop; if you miss it, you will never get the chance to snag it again.

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9:26 AM

A new skin from Stranger Things is set to appear in the shop. Accordingly, players report that old skins from the brand will also be found in the shop again:

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9:14 AM

The update is now available for download on the PS5. You need to download a record-breaking 10.431 GB. The GB count may vary depending on the platform.

9:00 AM

Epic Games now also confirms that the Battle Pass is supposed to entertain you for 4 weeks. After that, Season 5 ends. This is indeed the shortest season of Fortnite so far. (via fortnite.com)

8:53 AM

The new update is supposed to bring back old weapons from OG times, including the pump shotgun, the assault rifle, and even traps. Vehicles have made it to the list:

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Weapons from Chapter 1 & 2
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Items and Tools from Chapter 1
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Vehicles from Chapter 1

8:50 AM

While you wait for the update, we have listed some patch notes for you so you know what to expect in Season 5. Here is the list:

8:30 AM

The update still hasn’t been released for the PS5. If you’re wondering when the season starts, we expect it to be between 12 – 2 PM. It depends on when the updates are rolled out across all platforms and when the queues are finished.

8:20 AM

Epic Games has released a lot of information regarding Chapter 4 Season 5, including how much the upcoming Battle Pass is supposed to cost. Those who expected a lower price because the Battle Pass offers fewer skins will be disappointed. The price remains at 950 V-Bucks, despite fewer items and skins (via fortnite.com).

8:18 AM

So far, there is no trace of the update. It may be that this will not be released for a few more hours. If you missed the trailer, we will embed it here:

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Fortnite: Gameplay Trailer for Chapter 4 Season 5 – Back to OG

8:00 AM

The servers have been taken down. The update should follow shortly.

7:50 AM

Good morning OG players and newcomers, and welcome to our live ticker. The server down starts at 8:00 AM German time. The player search is already disabled. During the downtime, we will provide you with important information, leaks and topics from the community regarding the new update.

What is happening today in Fortnite? Today marks the start of Chapter 4 Season 5. A new season with fresh skins, weapons, maps, and much more. As in the past, updates for new seasons tend to be larger than patches in the seasons. So be prepared for a large download and possible queues.

Would you like to watch the trailer for Chapter 4 Season 5 again? Then here is the right video:

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Fortnite: Gameplay Trailer for Chapter 4 Season 5 – Back to OG

Fortnite: Server Down – When and how long are they offline?

Here is the downtime in the morning: According to Epic Games, the servers are expected to be taken down at 8:00 AM German time. Matchmaking will already be disabled 30 minutes prior, so you won’t be able to search for new rounds after 7:30 AM.

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When can you play again? This is a major update. It is therefore likely that Epic Games may bring the servers back online at 11:00 AM or even at 1:00 PM. However, this is not confirmed.

When will the patch notes come out? Epic Games usually publishes a list of patch notes on their page after the update. If this happens, we will list them here clearly and concisely.

What content might be included with Update 27.00?

Epic Games reveals hardly any new information about upcoming content before a new update. However, trusted leakers like Shiina have been keeping an eye on the data hidden from ordinary users for a long time and have a rough idea of what you can expect this time. You can expect the following things:

  • New skins for the Battle Pass
    • Remix Knight
    • Remix Ragnarok
    • Remix Renegade Raider
    • Remix Peely
  • New/Old Map
  • New/Old Weapons
    • Pump shotgun from Chapter 1
    • SCAR
    • Hunting rifle from Chapter 1
    • Desert Eagle
    • and many more from Chapter 1
  • New/Old Vehicles
    • Shopping carts
    • Golf carts
    • Ballers
    • and many more from Chapter 1

With this update, a new theme will emerge for players to engage with. You will travel back in time and visit the old map of Chapter 1. It remains exciting what else Epic Games has planned for Season 5. Are you ready to unleash your mischievous side? Let us know!

Fortnite brings what might be the shortest season ever – smaller Battle Pass and a big live event

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