Pokémon GO: Trainer catches a very special Shundo for the first time after years of waiting

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In Pokémon GO there are monsters that are incredibly rare. A trainer has now caught a very special Shundo for the first time. MeinMMO reveals what it’s all about.

In Pokémon GO there are monsters that are extremely rare and hard to catch. Even more impressive is when you catch a Pokémon that is both shiny and equipped with perfect stats.

Since 2016, a passionate Pokémon GO fan has been waiting for this one special moment. A Shundo, a shiny specimen with perfect IV values – now was the time when luck finally struck.

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Trainer catches special Shundo for the first time

Which Pokémon did he catch? The player, known as “ItzOkii”, recently shared his surprising experience in the Pokémon GO community on Reddit. In a thread, he wrote: “I’ve been playing since 2016 without a Shundo. I caught this over the weekend and um… well. I guess my whole luck has been building up all this time. Is there even a real name for it? I still can’t believe it.” And now he has caught a very special Shundo, namely a Shiny Shadow Lugia.

Here you can see the incredible catch:

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How does the community react? The Pokémon GO community is excited about his rare find. Why? Because a Shundo, a shiny Pokémon with perfect IV values (100/100), is one of the rarest combinations in the game.

We’ve summarized some comments from the community:

  • CatchAmongUs writes: Crazy luck!
  • TrulyToasty: Congratulations, that’s an epic first Shundo.
  • ExtemSauce: Omg shadow shundo. Lucky!

It’s a remarkable catch, considering that trainers often wait for years for a Shundo – just like this trainer – and some unfortunately never catch one. For those who are not familiar with the intricacies of the game, these perfect IV values mean that the caught Lugia represents the absolute top in terms of its individual values.

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ItzOkii’s success is an impressive example of how a trainer’s patience and perseverance can pay off sooner or later. His extraordinary find enriches not only his own Pokémon collection but also inspires the entire community. Pokémon GO continually surprises with amazing surprises.

Today, on November 5th, a Community Day is taking place again. Here’s how to utilize the event today: Pokémon GO: Guide to the Community Day with Felino & Paldea-Felino

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WoW The War Within: Base, Heroic or Epic – Which version should you buy?

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Three versions are available for purchase in World of Warcraft: The War Within. But which edition is worth it and which is nonsense? We look at all three.

World of Warcraft has introduced the next big adventure. With the “Worldsoul Saga” there is a cycle of three expansions, beginning with “The War Within” – the next WoW addon. As is now customary, the expansion comes in three different editions with varying prices. We’ll tell you what’s included in each version and see which one is best for you.

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What’s in the Base Edition? For 49.99 Euros, you get the “Base Edition”, the cheapest option. It includes:

  • World of Warcraft: The War Within
  • World of Warcraft: Dragonflight
  • Improved level boost to level 70
  • 500 vendor coins

What’s in the Heroic Edition? For the Heroic Edition, you pay 20 Euros more, totaling 69.99 Euros. In return, you receive:

  • All content from the Base Edition
  • 250 additional vendor coins
  • Mount “Algaric Stormrider” with adjustments and special racetracks
  • Upgradable transmog set “Robes of the Stormrider”

What’s in the Epic Edition? At 89.99 Euros, the Epic Edition is the most expensive option but offers the most content as well. For the price, you get:

  • All content from the Heroic Edition
  • 250 additional vendor coins
  • Beta access to The War Within
  • 3 days early access upon the expansion’s launch
  • 30 days of gameplay
  • Pet: Pusti the Storm Kid
  • Toy: Sandbox Storm Griffon
  • Effect: Earthen Hearthstone of the Deep Dweller
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Which version of “The War Within” should you buy? That depends – as often – on your personal preferences. If you don’t need any frills and just want to enjoy the new addon, the standard version is perfectly adequate.

If you value mounts and transmogs but don’t care for pets and toys, then the Heroic Edition is made for you.

If you love collecting, you can’t go wrong with the Epic Edition. The price difference between “Heroic” and “Epic” is manageable given that it also includes another 30 days of gameplay, which otherwise would have cost around 11-13 Euros.

The biggest selling points of the Epic Edition this time around are likely the 3-day early access and guaranteed participation in the beta test. During this period, you can already level up, while all other buyers have to watch streams with gritted teeth.

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If you’re still unsure, there’s no rush. There’s still almost a year until the release – enough time to find out more details about the next expansion and wait it out for a bit.

Which version will you buy and why was it the Epic Edition?

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New Horror Game on Steam Gets 97%, Because It’s So Disturbing

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The horror game “Slay the Princess” has taken Steam by storm. The excitement is great – but the creepy game is definitely not for everyone.

Even the trailer fascinated me back then and this enthusiasm doesn’t seem to have been in vain. Now, just a few days after the release of “Slay the Princess”, the title has received an impressive 97% positive reviews on Steam. That’s already a rarity for horror titles – but even more so for a black and white game.

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Slay the Princess: Trailer for the eerie horror hit on Steam

What is Slay the Princess about? The story of “Slay the Princess” is easy to summarize, as the narrator starts with the beginning of the game:

You are on a path in the woods. And at the end of the path is a small house. And in the basement of this house is a princess.

You are here to slay her. If you do not, it means the end of the world.

A warning before you proceed.

She will lie, she will deceive, and she will do everything in her power to stop you from slaying her. Do not believe a single word she says.

From then on, the next steps are entirely in the hands of the players.

What does the gameplay look like? If you expect action-packed gameplay from Slay the Princess, you are clearly at the wrong address. At its core, the horror game is a text adventure, where you take influence on its course with your decisions. Depending on which answer options and their associated consequences you choose, the progression of the story can be drastically different.

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In this regard, the developers have certainly thought of curious options. You can simply turn around and abandon your mission, even if the narrator regrets it.

Interestingly, there are no “wrong” answers that could lead to a premature end. It always goes on – somehow. Sometimes just not in the way you might have hoped.

What makes the horror of Slay the Princess? The horror of Slay the Princess is multifaceted, but broadly speaking, it is psychological or visual in nature – jump scares are largely avoided.

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The horror in Slay the Princess consists of several things. On the one hand, it initially creates an uncomfortable feeling to be expected to slay a seemingly defenseless, captive princess. At the same time, the narrator is directly suspicious – because he not only tells the story but also converses with the hero.

Sooner or later, every story ends. Either with the death of the princess or your own – or in some other interesting way. But after that, the story is not over. You start your journey again, and the number of voices has increased. If you have died, you no longer hear only the words of the narrator and the hero, but also those of the “Broken”. If you killed the princess without questioning, “The Cold-hearted” joins in instead.

This way, more and more voices join in, all of which actually belong to the hero and each bring with them very different intentions and motivations.

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However, the representation of the princess is also disturbing. Depending on what you do with her, she appears differently in future runs. If you kill her directly, she becomes a ghost and later transforms into a dark, zombie-like being that wants to seize your soul. But if you give in to the princess, she evolves into a godlike being that can demand obedience merely through her words.

Especially the various, drawn (and often animated) representations of the princess are horrific and oppressive.

It is particularly interesting that the whole game can be played rather “episodically”. You choose a path and see what new options it leads to and how the upcoming runs change. This way, Slay the Princess has very natural “exit points” where you can close the game without feeling like you are stopping right in the middle of an important sequence.

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What do others say? Here are some excerpts from the Steam reviews:

  • “This is not the game I thought it would be. 11/10, would look in the mirror again.” – PURP
  • “The only game that made me pause Baldur’s Gate 3.” – Vamperic_Knight
  • “The Stanley Parable of the Dark Souls of Visual Novels.” – Bunnyboulder

There is a little downside, though. Currently, “Slay the Princess” is only available in English – both the fully voiced dialogues and the subtitles. Those who are not proficient in English will hardly enjoy the title – everyone else I can only highly recommend it.

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Pokémon GO: 1€-Ticket “Swamp is Trump” for Community Day with Felino – All Contents

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In Pokémon GO today, on November 5, 2023, the Community Day with Felino and Paldea-Felino is taking place. An optional special research for just one euro is also part of the event. We will show you the contents.

What kind of ticket is this? Today the Community Day with Felino and Paldea-Felino is happening. As usual, there is a ticket that provides you with special research about the two Pokémon.

It costs 0.99 euros, but it is optional. It only provides additional bonuses, in addition to the regular Community Day with Felino and Paldea-Felino.

To help you assess whether you could use the ticket, we will show you all the tasks and rewards of the research here.

“Special Research Swamp is Trump” – All tasks and rewards

Where does the information come from? The event starts in Germany at 2:00 PM, but the Community Day has already started or even finished in other countries. Therefore, the contents and rewards of the research are already known.

We summarize for you with the overview from LeekDuck what you can expect.

Research on Felino and Paldea-Felino 1/4

TaskReward
Get 5 good throws15 Poké Balls
Catch 15 Felino or Paldea-FelinoFelino encounter
Make 10 power-ups with Pokémon20 Felino candies

Stage reward: After completing the step, you will receive:

  • 3,000 Stardust
  • A Paldea-Felino encounter
  • A smoke

Research on Felino and Paldea-Felino 2/4

TaskReward
Send 10 Pokémon10 Razz Berries
Catch 15 Felino or Paldea-FelinoFelino encounter
Evolve 3 Felino or Paldea-Felino30 Felino candies

Stage reward: Completing the second stage gives you:

  • 4,500 XP
  • A Paldea-Felino encounter
  • A hatch machine

Research on Felino and Paldea-Felino 3/4

TaskReward
Land 3 great curveball throws15 ultra balls
Catch 15 Felino or Paldea-FelinoFelino encounter
Evolve one Felino or Paldea-Felino50 Felino candies

Stage reward: Completing gives you:

  • 4,500 Stardust
  • Morlord encounter
  • A Rocket Radar
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Research on Felino and Paldea-Felino 4/4

TaskReward
Already completed15 hyper balls
Already completedPaldea-Felino encounter
Already completed2 silver Razz Berries

Stage reward: In this stage, you only need to collect the rewards. Additionally, there are:

  • 5,500 XP
  • A Suelord encounter
  • 3 special candies
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Is the ticket for Community Day worth it?

What you should consider: To compare the most important items in the ticket with their equivalent in the shop, you will receive the following overview:

  • Smoke costs 40 coins in the shop, which is about 0.40 euros
  • A hatch machine costs 150 coins, which is about 1.50 euros
  • The Rocket Radar is available for 200 coins (about 2 euros)

These items are supplemented by additional encounters with the Felino variants, special candies, Stardust, XP, berries, and balls. Overall, the item equivalent is therefore higher than the 0.99 cents that you have to pay for the research.

However, one could also buy the items for coins earned in the game in the shop and would not need to spend real money.

Overall, you don’t necessarily need the ticket to play the Community Day. Felino and Paldea-Felino can also be found in plenty during the regular event. The ticket is worth it especially if you planned to spend money on corresponding items anyway.

What do you think of the Community Day in November? Tell us in the comments.

And to always know what’s going on in the game: Here you will find an overview of all events in Pokémon GO in November 2023.

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Diablo 4 wanted to fix one of the biggest criticisms, and in doing so created ‘the only problem’ with Season 2

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Diablo 4 has thrilled players with Season 2 and improved many aspects compared to the previous season. Only two changes are frequently criticized: that materials are now needed for different things. At BlizzCon 2023, Associate Game Director Joe Piepiora explains that this change was meant to address a much older issue.

What is this criticism about?

  • While Diablo 4 should never become an MMO, it has always aimed to include MMO elements. The idea was to create a shared Diablo world where players interact with each other.
  • The idea faced opposition from fans of the old parts prior to release. They wanted their own Diablo, a solo experience, and to play alone without xXGamerXx running through their screen.
  • Shortly thereafter, the opinion turned 180°: with the heavily restricted trading and the absence of a group finder, players suddenly criticized how much social interaction was lacking.

This is how the problem was meant to be fixed: With the new Season 2, Blizzard introduced several innovations, including a change or new feature that now requires significantly more grind than before.

The new rolling of item affixes, which used to cost you several hundred million gold, is now cheaper but requires rare Forgotten Souls and Devil’s Roses.

In addition, there is now the option to summon Uber Duriel and specifically farm the Uber Uniques. You will also need a material for this: Living Steel. At BlizzCon 2023, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus interviewed Associate Game Director Joe Piepiora, who stated that the developers’ idea was for players to meet and trade. However, that didn’t happen.

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“The only L, but a big one”

Both circumstances left fans upset. They complain: rerolling is now cheaper, but requires much more work. Because you only get Devil’s Roses and Souls in Hell Flows, just like the Living Steel.

However, the flows are not always active, but only every few hours and only for an hour. You are therefore forced to play intensely at specific times if you want to farm the corresponding materials and not buy them.

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Additionally, you need an enormous number of flows to even find what you want. If you are looking for a specific unique, you may have to complete up to 1,800 Hell Flows, as you can only receive a limited amount of steel.

In a further interview, which we later conducted with Joe and Tiffany Wat, we delved a little deeper into the topic, where the executives explained to us how work on items, in general, will continue. You can read the interview here on MeinMMO in the coming days.

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WoW: The War Within – Game Director Names Plans for the Start of the Alpha

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The Game Director of World of Warcraft is already giving a glimpse of the Alpha of the next expansion “The War Within”. We will tell you when it starts.

At BlizzCon 2023, the next expansion of World of Warcraft was presented. In “The War Within”, the story continues and is just the beginning of the “Worldsoul Saga” – a narrative that will span three expansions. However, one question that immediately burned on everyone’s lips was: When does it start? When can we test it?

The release of the expansion will be in autumn 2024, provided the plans do not change. But the start of the Alpha has already been dated.

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When does the Alpha begin? During the “Deep Dive” presentation, Ion Hazzikostas mentioned that he is really looking forward to the feedback from players – and that it is necessary so that the Hero Talents feel good and satisfy everyone. More details will be available as soon as the Alpha starts, which should be “in the spring of next year” – sometime between April and June 2024.

How can you sign up? There is no registration for the Alpha or Beta of World of Warcraft: The War Within yet – with one exception. Those who pre-order the “Epic Edition” of the new expansion for 90 euros will receive guaranteed beta access. However, there is still no set date for this. Since the expansion is supposed to be released by “December 31, 2024” at the latest, the beta period will likely begin in the summer of the year.

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So far, it has been common to also sign up for the beta test outside of pre-ordering. As soon as this function is activated – or something new is known – we will, of course, report on it.

Will you try to get into the Alpha or Beta of The War Within? Or would you rather wait for the release of the expansion?

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New MMORPG aims to be an alternative to WoW – Starts in the 2nd Closed Beta

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The new MMORPG Tarisland from the Chinese studio and publisher Tencent has announced the second closed beta. In an interview on the official YouTube channel, the developers also talked about their motivations and their ideal MMORPG world.

What is Tarisland?

  • Tarisland is a theme park MMORPG like Final Fantasy XIV in a comic style reminiscent of WoW with tab targeting.
  • You follow the story with a self-created character.
  • Available classes include Warrior, Paladin, Mage, Hunter, Priest, Bard, and a type of Demon Hunter.
  • Your character has eight modifiable abilities.
  • The mid and endgame raids are supposed to be for 10 players.
  • There is no open-world PvP. PvP is supposed to be focused on specific areas.
  • The game is free-to-play, with an in-game shop that is said to be without pay-to-win.
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Closed Beta with in-game shop and subsequent data deletion

How do you participate in the closed beta and when does it start? The second closed beta starts on November 15, 2023. You can register now on the official game homepage. The registration deadline is November 13.

The test will take place for PC and Android players in various countries. According to the FAQ for the second closed beta, there will be a rolling start of the servers:

  • North America: November 15 at 08:00 UTC-4
  • South America: November 15 at 09:00 UTC-3
  • Europe: November 15 at 14:00 UTC+2
  • Asia: November 16 at 09:00 UTC+8

The beta is supposed to run for at least two weeks and be available in German, English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Players from Germany, the United States of America, Spain, Canada, Portugal, France, the United Kingdom, Belarus, Brazil, Argentina, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia can participate.

First time with in-game shop: With the closed beta, Tencent will launch the in-game shop for the first time. Optional in-game items are supposed to be offered in it. More information will follow later.

In the beginning, the developers state that they want to ensure that players’ investments in the game are worthwhile and that the purchases made meet their expectations.

Important: All progress in the closed beta will be deleted after its end.

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The developers talk about their game

What did the developers talk about in their interview? In the YouTube video, Guoshi, the CEO of Locojoy Games, and Yangmin, the game director of the MMORPG, talked about the background of Tarisland’s development.

As a driving force behind the development, both mentioned their love for MMORPGs and similar games. The world of Tarisland should be for them an ideal fantasy world, as one might imagine. However, they emphasize the importance of freedom of action and many various available activities.

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Pokémon GO: Guide to the Community Day with Felino & Paldea-Felino – How to make the most of the event today

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On Sunday, November 5, 2023, there will be a Community Day with Felino and Paldea-Felino in Pokémon GO. We will show you all the content, bonuses, and how to make the most of the event.

What kind of event is this? The Community Day takes place monthly and always focuses on a specific Pokémon. This time, however, there are two different variants of a monster to catch.

Felino and its Paldea variant are the Pokémon of the day. This is special because the Paldea version can be caught for the first time ever in Pokémon GO. This also marks the debut of its evolution, Suelord.

We will show you all four monsters here:

Felino and its Paldea variants and evolutions (Image source: pokemongolive.com)

Can Felino be shiny? Yes, both Felino variants will be available as shinies. The chance of catching shiny versions of the two monsters is higher than usual, as is customary for Community Day.

In addition, there are further bonuses that we summarize here for you.

Community Day in November with Felino & Paldea-Felino – Start & Bonuses

What? Community Day with Felino & Paldea-Felino
When? Sunday, November 5, 2023 – From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Exclusive attacks: Wet Tail for Morlord, Lots of Daring for Suelord, if you evolve them by 10:00 PM at the latest
Bonuses:
– Paldea-Felino and Suelord celebrate their debut
– Increased shiny chance for both Felino versions
– Double catch candies
– 1/4 hatch distance for eggs activated during the event
– Double chance for XL candies from level 31
– Lure modules and incense last for 3 hours (not the daily adventure incense)
– Snapshot surprises
– Field research with Felino & Paldea-Felino

Bonuses until 10:00 PM local time:
– An additional special trade
– 50% less stardust cost for trading

More content on Community Day: As is now customary, you will have the chance to participate in bonus raid battles of level 4 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Felino and Paldea-Felino will also participate in these battles.

If you defeat them, more Felino & Paldea-Felino will appear around the gym for 30 minutes. They will also have an increased shiny chance.

In addition, as usual, there will be a special research in the shop for around 1 Euro, focusing on Felino and the Paldea variant. We will show you the contents of the “A Muddy Buddy” ticket as soon as they are known.

Who should participate in the Community Day with Felino and Paldea-Felino?

For collectors: If you want to complete a full Pokédex, you should definitely participate to secure the Paldea variant and then also Suelord. It is a new release that should be noted in your collection.

Shiny hunters will also get their money’s worth since both versions can be obtained as shinies.

For fighters: As raid attackers, the Felino variants and their evolutions are not particularly interesting. However, the situation is different in PvP: According to PvP expert JRE47 (via reddit), Morlord can impress with its new Community Day attack. Suelord could also fill an exciting niche in the Super League.

Both versions are interesting if you are active in the battle league.

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How to prepare for the Community Day in November 2023

Make space: Since a new Pokédex entry needs to be filled, you should create some space. This way, you won’t have to constantly check whether you’ve collected a strong specimen and delete it if not, but can collect leisurely and review your catches after the event.

Use the search term 0*, 1*, 2* to show all monsters under 3 stars in your collection. This helps when you want to organize your storage.

Prepare items: With items, you can make even more out of the bonuses. This includes:

  • Enough balls: Make sure you have enough balls for the event so that you don’t suddenly have to go on a PokéStop hunt to replenish your stock. Get them from stops, gyms, and gifts.
  • Sananaberries: This will double your catch candies to quickly collect enough for leveling and evolving.
  • Egg incubator: Make sure your egg incubator is as empty as possible when the event starts, so you can take advantage of the reduced hatch distance.

Additionally, you can rely on incense and lure modules to attract more spawns, as they last for 3 hours during the event.

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Which Mega Pokémon should I activate? Active Mega Pokémon provide you with additional candies when catching if you have the right type. The following are suitable for this Community Day:

  • Proto-Groudon
  • Mega-Steelix
  • Mega-Walrein

All three have the ground type, which brings you bonuses for both Felino variants. The water or poison type would also work but would only bring you extra bonuses for one Felino.

Do you want to know what else is happening in the game? Check out the events in Pokémon GO in November 2023.

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WoW gets with The War Within what Diablo has been doing better for years

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Blizzard announced the future of World of Warcraft and WoW Classic at BlizzCon 2023, including the next expansions and upcoming updates. The special thing: some of the new features sound like they would actually fit better in Diablo. In the interview, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus confirmed this assumption.

What features are those?

This is how the games become more similar: Warbands group your characters and their bank slots together. This means: you share almost everything, like in the “stash” in most Diablo games and Diablo-likes so far. Each character has access to the same bank.

In an interview with Morgan Day, I asked the Associate Game Director if this shared usage also applies to gold and materials. The answer: Yes, both the material bank and gold will be shared. Even currencies are supposed to be exchanged more easily.

Instead of painstakingly searching for an NPC and having to mail items, you can exchange most currencies directly through the currency window, of course at an exchange rate. By the way: soulbound items remain soulbound. What you can exchange is henceforth called “warbound” (and yes, the pun is intended).

In WoW Classic, Blizzard now wants to experiment with what happens when players are given special abilities for a certain time. For example, warlocks will be able to tank, and mages will heal. It’s not exactly like that in Diablo, but there are also special abilities that can enable purely seasonal builds.

That was my impression after the opening ceremony:

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For many, Mythic+ was already considered the first step

WoW and Diablo have been getting closer for years, at least according to the players. When the mythical keys, or “Mythic+”, were introduced back then, quick comparisons with the Greater Rifts from Diablo 3 arose.

The features are very similar: you run through a dungeon with affixes that become increasingly difficult depending on the level. Loot is only available at the end. The difference was only that Diablo had more random aspects, while WoW eventually had optimal routes.

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With Diablo 4, the ARPG has even come a bit closer to the system of World of Warcraft. There are now real dungeons, which are still randomly created, but at least follow a certain pattern. The affixes are now also tied to keys.

The announcements for Diablo and World of Warcraft were well received at BlizzCon 2023, especially in the hall where the crowd was quite loud. The highlight, at least if I take the persistent ringing in my ears as a benchmark, is the upcoming expansion saga of World of Warcraft:

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

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World of Warcraft gets hero talents, lets you become real ‘Dark Rangers’

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For the new expansion “The War Within”, World of Warcraft has announced new hero talents. We will tell you what this means.

The major features of the next WoW expansion “The War Within” were revealed at BlizzCon 2023. Besides the story and the new areas, one feature especially caught attention: hero talents. Because they promise to make your characters even more unique and thus assume particularly heroic roles.

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WoW: The War Within – All the major features of the new expansion

What are hero talents? You collect hero talents for a new talent tree that will be available in The War Within. Each specialization can choose from 2 different hero talent trees, a class always has 3 available, hence there are overlaps. An example using the warrior would be:

  • Protection: Mountain Thane and Colossus
  • Fury: Mountain Thane and Slayer
  • Arms: Colossus and Slayer

Exceptions exist only for druids and demon hunters, as they have a total of 4 or only 2 specializations.

WoW Hero Talents Warrior

These talents are intended to cater to certain fantasies of well-known “extended classes”, as one knows them from the Warcraft pen & paper. This includes abilities like that of a “Dark Ranger”.

How many hero talents are there? On your journey from level 71 to 80, you will receive a total of 10 talent points, one with each level-up. Gradually you will unlock all talents from the tree.

In the preview graphic, 11 talents were displayed, however, it might be possible that you get the first talent practically “for free” with the choice of the tree.

This does not mean that in the end every “Dark Ranger” hunter has the same talents. Many talents are called “Choice Nodes”, where you have to choose one of two options – just like you are already familiar with from the previous talents.

WoW Hero Talents All Classes
The names of the hero talent themes.

What do hero talents do? Besides new and improved abilities, the choice of hero talents should also slightly adjust the appearance of the characters. For example, if a warrior is a “Mountain Thane”, then some of their abilities have a bluish glow and thus look different from the abilities of other warriors. This is meant to create visual differences.

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Is this “Borrowed Power” again? A question that arose immediately was: “Is this Borrowed Power again?” Whether these hero talents are just a feature for the upcoming expansion and then disappear again and one loses their power – like with artifact weapons or covenant abilities. Blizzard has stated that hero talents are to be a new “Evergreen” feature – they will remain relevant even after the expansion and are an integral part of your character.

More information will be available in the coming hours and days, as the “Deep Dive” into the new game systems is still on the Saturday schedule of BlizzCon.

What do you think of the idea of hero talents? A cool idea to customize characters even more? Or would you have preferred to see new lines in the old talent trees?

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Fortnite does exactly the opposite of what it usually does so well – And hits the mark completely

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In Fortnite the OG hype has broken out: A lot of fans are tuning in again to have fun on the old map of the Battle Royale. MeinMMO author Max Handwerk has also jumped on the nostalgia train and doesn’t actually want to get off anymore.

It was the moment 0:04 in the trailer for Fortnite OG that sealed the deal for me to grab my brother on Friday evening to check out Fortnite again after a long time.

Because at that moment, a huge, battered sign with the word “Motel” was visible for a brief moment: The spot where we used to land countless times to face off against 98 other players in the battle for the epic victory.

We embed the trailer here:

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

Admittedly, we were never the greatest masters of this game. That’s why we devised a “route” back then that should take us through the worst of it towards the endgame.

From the motel, we went to the “umbrella” – a small, unnamed spot full of rocks. From there, we sneaked either across the golf course towards Wailing Woods or across Loot Lake towards Tilted Towers and Shifty Shafts. Depending on how the storm guided us (and of course, whether we survived long enough).

On the way, we naturally looted properly. And if we managed to stay in until the end, the chances weren’t so bad that we could secure a victory or two. Not the most exciting route on the map, of course – the fiercest duels take place in the center of the map. But eventually, we internalized the route so much that it became “our route.”

Fortnite is constantly evolving – and that’s what makes it special

Over the years, our route continued to dissolve, map changes and new game elements transformed Fortnite again and again into a new game. And that is actually what makes the game so good in my view: Fortnite keeps reinventing itself.

Whether it was Kamehameha-shooting anime characters, UFOs, raptors, flame bows, or lightsabers: You can always be sure that something new awaited you soon in Fortnite. It doesn’t shy away from any change and even shook its own foundations when it introduced the “zero-build mode” – which also received a good response.

This adaptability is what makes Fortnite stand out from almost any other game. And yet player numbers are currently shooting up because instead of moving forward, it’s taking five steps, or years, back. And I can understand that well.

Now the route is back

On Friday evening, we logged in anyway, waited about a quarter-hour in the waiting queue, boarded the Battle Bus, and jumped onto the new, old map.

And there it was again: our route. Our motel. The poorly controllable shopping carts that were one of Fortnite’s first attempts at vehicles. The powerful rocket launchers, the way too strong shotgun, and the blocky trees that were animated very clumsily by today’s standards.

And of course the strong opponents who were already better than us back then and apparently still are. But that doesn’t matter! At least we made it to 3rd place once.

Fortnite the route
“The route” in Fortnite started at…
Fortnite Motel
Motel, from which to…
Fortnite umbrella
Umbrella went. Further to…
Fortnite Lazy Links
Lazy Links. Here we often fought, but then continued to…
Fortnite houses in front of Wailing Woods
these two houses, where actually no one was.
Fortnite Wailing Woods
In Wailing Woods was then often the finale – with a chance for victory.
Fortnite Loot Lake
Alternatively, it went over Loot Lake…
Fortnite Tilted Towers
…to Tilted Towers. Here victory was rarely waiting, rather death.

All of this feels exactly as it did back then – just combined with the better movement and the fancier graphics that later updates brought to Fortnite.

It feels a bit like when you’ve moved and several years later pass by your old house or walk around your old neighborhood. There’s a new store or a fresh coat of paint here and there, but you constantly have that “Oh yeah, remember…” effect. And that just brings a lot of joy.

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The season lasts only a month, and maybe the OG feeling will fade after a few days – we’ll see. Maybe then you’ll also look forward to the typical innovations that Fortnite will certainly bring again. But: For the first moment, Fortnite has hit the mark with its leap into the past.

What do you think of the current season? Tell us in the comments!

The season also brought a new Battle Pass with new versions of old skins, but the author Christos Tsogos sees a problem with it.

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Fortnite: Disable Crossplay – How to turn off the feature

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In Fortnite, you can play together or against others from different platforms through crossplay. This is convenient if you want more variety in player matchmaking. However, there is a good reason to turn off crossplay. We will show you how to disable this feature and why you should do it from time to time.

This is how you disable crossplay in Fortnite: To disable crossplay in Fortnite so that you only play with your platform, you need to follow these steps:

  • Open your side tab on the right side to access the settings
  • Open the settings
  • Go to the “Account and Privacy” tab
  • Scroll down to the “Gameplay Privacy” section
  • The first menu item labeled “Allow Cross-Platform Play” is responsible for crossplay
  • Now switch to “No”
    • When set to “No,” you will only be connected to players on your platform.
    • If you want to re-enable crossplay, simply switch from “No” to “Yes” at the same point

But why should you disable crossplay even though the feature brings more players and shorter wait times when generating lobbies? We will show you.

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

Console and PC players do not get along well

What is the biggest problem with crossplay in Fortnite? It is mainly the players themselves. There are two main modes in Fortnite:

  • The Building Mode
  • The No-Build Mode

While the No-Build Mode creates a fair environment for all parties, the Building Mode is structured differently. You can build structures and defenses with materials to protect yourself from enemy fire. When console players compete against each other, the fight is fair. Both have the same means to outplay each other with their combat and building skills.

However, when PC players join, console players often have no chance of winning. Building and editing in Fortnite is much easier with a mouse and keyboard, leading to severe defeats for the console side. Additionally, graphical settings can be adjusted even better to act more efficiently in combat – which is not possible on consoles.

That might be fun after the third defeat, but if it accumulates and you are constantly being dominated by PC players, Fortnite stops being enjoyable and an epic victory feels even further away.

But PC players also suffer: because of the aim assist from consoles. PC players have no help to place their shots, while consoles often get kills due to this. This can also be frustrating in the long run.

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Therefore, it often makes sense to disable crossplay at the beginning of a season. This way, you can enjoy all the new content at ease, adjust to it, and possibly secure the free umbrella of the current season if you get an epic victory. You also won’t have to compete with builders and can calmly build defenses.

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The new tank in Overwatch 2 makes headshots even if he hits you in the little toe

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The next tank for Overwatch 2 is known and has been introduced. He is so op that he always makes headshots – no matter where he hits.

At BlizzCon, the next big tank hero of Overwatch 2 was introduced – and he is a true powerhouse. The massive Mauga comes with two huge guns (which are each as big as Tracer) and is supposed to offer a tank option that can counter flying enemies like Pharah or Echo. Besides that, he has a little “cheat” because Mauga can make headshots on your entire body – even if he only hits your little toe.

Why does he always make headshots? This is due to his two weapons. Mauga has two huge guns that can be fired simultaneously, but they have a special feature. His left weapon (“Gunny”) sets hit enemies on fire after a few hits. His other weapon (“Cha-Cha”) deals normal damage unless the opposing target is on fire. In that case, all hits are always critical hits – thus headshots.

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Overwatch 2: This is Mauga, the crazy laughing tank who always gets headshots

What else can Mauga do? Aside from this “headshot cheat,” Mauga has some other interesting abilities.

  • Berserk: Mauga gains temporary health whenever he deals critical damage.
  • Tackle: Mauga charges forward in a straight line. At the end of his charge, he jumps into the air and lands shortly after. Enemies in the target area are knocked back, directly hit targets are momentarily stunned. As long as Mauga is charging, he is immune to all control effects.
  • Overdrive: Mauga activates both hearts in his body and grants himself and survivors an aura, giving allies “life steal” – they heal themselves when they deal damage.
  • Ultimate – Cage Fight: Mauga creates a cage, binding its center to himself. All enemies in the effective area are chained to Mauga and are trapped with him and other players in this cage. Mauga has unlimited ammunition for the duration of the ultimate.
    All healing and damage from outside the cage is absorbed by a barrier.
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When will Mauga come? Mauga will only appear in Overwatch 2 in a few weeks, but the developers have temporarily unlocked him in the game. If you want to try the new hero, just start Overwatch 2 and check out the arcade or quick match to see what you can do with the new hero.

What do you think of the new tank Mauga? A cool new idea for Overwatch 2? Or doesn’t he appeal to you at all?

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

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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!

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 system requirements – What kind of PC do I need?

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

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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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Reveal trailer confirms CoD MW3 and shows the main villain

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?”

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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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Reveal trailer confirms CoD MW3 and shows the main villain

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

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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 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!

MeinMMO author Christos had an opinion on Season 5, and it concerns the new Battle Pass: Hey Epic – Is the price for the new Battle Pass in Fortnite for real?

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