The Iranian university, in collaboration with the military, has unveiled a quantum processor with which they aim to revolutionize data processing. However, the displayed circuit board is likely just a developer mainboard that can even be purchased on Amazon.
What’s the deal with the presentation? Habibollah Sayyari is a rear admiral and deputy coordinator of the Iranian army, and showcased at an event the “first product of quantum processing,” as the processor was grandly announced.
During the presentation, he holds the few centimeters large circuit board in his hands, which, while displaying a nice circuit pattern, somehow looked too rudimentary to really be a breakthrough in quantum technology.
This was also recognized by former U.S. State Department advisor on Iran, Gabriel Noronha. He researched and shortly thereafter shared a picture from Amazon on Twitter, showing the same board. It is a development board that costs only 589 dollars – or converted 555 euros.
It offers only 512 MB of DDR3 memory and a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, which was already released in 2007. So the board is anything but a breakthrough. The Iranian news agency Tasmin has since replaced the image in the title with another one.
Quantum processors are supposed to massively improve calculation times
What makes the technology so exciting? Quantum processors – also called quantum computers – are supposed to exploit the laws of quantum mechanics and thus perform calculations faster. Instead of using fixed numbers, as is common with computers today, the quantum computer is supposed to calculate in qubits.
It doesn’t matter at first whether the qubits represent a 1 or a 0; they exist in a kind of superposition in between. Through entanglements, a qubit can make statements about the states of other qubits.
You find yourself in the middle of a very complex maze, with one or two exits and millions of paths that end in dead ends. If you walked through the maze and went through each path and each fork separately, it would take forever to find the exit. That’s how classical computers would search the maze for the exits.
However, consider the case where not only you are searching the maze alone but have a lot of clones who are jointly searching the maze. They can tell each other which paths lead to dead ends, thus speeding up the search for the exit.
A quantum computer would search the paths for the exit simultaneously, with the clones being different qubits in the quantum computer. You can thus see that more qubits can significantly increase performance.
Currently, many large tech companies are working on quantum computers, including Google, IBM, Alibaba, Honeywell, and Amazon. Google focuses on using a large number of qubits, while Honeywell works on commercial computers. Amazon, on the other hand, is working on a cloud solution.
Although there are already operational computers that can be accessed remotely, the system is not optimized for private use and is not necessarily ideal. It is more suited for complex calculations and encryptions.
With the beginning of the second season in WoW: Dragonflight, you can once again use the Awakening Catalyst to convert your loot into tier set pieces. There were also a few changes in Patch 10.1. You can find out how to use it here.
Where can you find the Catalyst? The Catalyst can be found in the area of Thaldraszus, specifically at Tyrhold. There you will encounter a Revitalizer named Antuka, who will assist you in converting your items accordingly.
To reach the Awakening Catalyst, there was also the corresponding quest at Koranos in Valdrakken (on the tower) with Patch 10.0.5.
Check out all the new features in Patch 10.1 for WoW: Dragonflight here.
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WoW: Patch 10.1 Ember of Neltharion is live – Here is what to expect starting now
How does the Catalyst work? The layout of the window for the Awakening Catalyst is quite simple. You will see 2 windows. In one of them, you click on the plus symbol, where you select the item you want to convert.
Then click on convert, and you will have the new item in your hand. However, the item level of the item will not change during the conversion. For example, if you throw a chest with item level 410 into the Catalyst, the tier set item will also have item level 410 afterward.
To use the Catalyst, you need charges. In season 1, you earned the charges by completing quests for it. These activities always granted you a proportional value of the charge. You could earn charges for all characters, but the charge was only consumed for the character that used it.
What changes are there in Season 2? Starting today, you can convert loot from the Aberrus raid of the second season with the Awakening Catalyst. Once the Awakening Catalyst is unlocked for this, all players will receive the revived shadow flame for each of their characters.
From now on, players will receive the revived shadow flame per character every week. The account-wide quest for this has been removed. Additionally, there are no further costs for the Awakening Catalyst other than the revived shadow flame.
Furthermore, items from previous seasons can be converted for free in each new season. Unfortunately, this option is still inactive at the moment.
The gaming-YouTuber Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe (30) always gives his all for his videos. With his portrayal of Gollum in the eponymous game of The Lord of the Rings, he has now surpassed himself: Fans call it the role of his life.
What kind of game is it? The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is the latest game in the Tolkien universe and was released on May 25, 2023, receiving mostly negative reviews. Critics gave the adventure a disastrous rating of 34 (PS5) and 39 (PC) out of 100 points.
Players received Gollum even worse: It currently sits at a rating of 1.1 (PS5) and 2.4 (PC) out of 10 (via Metacritic). The gaming year is still young, but Gollum already made one of the most severe crashes of 2023.
However, this does not stop a YouTuber like HandOfBlood from daring to venture into Middle-earth as Gollum.
After the disappointment with Gollum, fans of the franchise still have the anticipation for Return to Moria.
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LotR Return to Moria – Summer Game Fest Trailer
HandOfBlood embodies Gollum frighteningly well
What kind of video was created? In the nearly 25-minute masterpiece, HandOfBlood slips into the role of Gollum and fully embraces it – except for brief interruptions when the back of the 30-year-old makes itself felt.
The YouTuber, a true method actor, who sometimes munches on cat food for his videos, once again gives it his all: starting with the costume, through the representation of the inner conflict between Sméagol and Gollum, to a somewhat disturbing facial expression.
It is also pleasant that HandOfBlood does not just dwell on the failure of the game and seems to have some fun at times. However, when due to a bug the next level is simply missing, the YouTuber can do nothing more and is released after allegedly 48 hours in the studio into freedom.
You can watch the whole performance here:
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How was it received? HandOfBlood’s physical effort was rewarded with more than 750,000 views in 2 days, a spot in the YouTube trends, and numerous positive comments. Some of them we have gathered here for you:
Thomas Müller praises: “The mix of let’s play, theater, and comedy is simply incredible. Even with the quality of Hänno’s videos, it is still a very nice unique offering.”
Sray is sure: “For this role, Hänno has trained and toughened his body all his life.”
Polita is amazed: “Oh my God, without joking: how incredibly well can Hänno imitate Gollum?! I find it not only highly amusing, but I’m really shocked at how good the impersonation is!”
Other fans praise the acting performance of the YouTuber and the effort he and his team put into the videos. Others joke that it is refreshing to see Hänno quite natural and unmade up.
The Hamburg studio Daedalic worked for 4 years on The Lord of the Rings: Gollum. It was supposed to be the biggest game from Germany in a long time. After the disappointing release, the developers apologized: they thanked for the criticism and are working on solutions.
With its major summer update, GTA 5 Online aimed to improve the gaming experience for you. Some aspects have worked out. However, the removal of almost 200 vehicles from the dealers’ offerings is currently upsetting players a lot.
Why were cars removed? As an important part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update, the developers of Rockstar Games brought some gameplay improvements to GTA Online. You can now request destroyed cars all at once from Mors Mutual Insurance, which pleases players.
Upon the release of the update, the developers announced, “In return, many less-used vehicles were removed from the dealer websites to optimize the shopping experience.”
Now gamers have investigated how much this optimization of the shopping experience affects things and which vehicles are affected.
Which cars are no longer purchasable?
This is known: In the GTA forums, players have collected since release of San Andreas Mercenaries which cars have disappeared from the various dealers. We compile the list here as of June 14 at 09:50 AM (via GTAForums.com). Currently, 189 vehicles have been noticed that are no longer offered for sale by dealers.
This is what is missing from San Andreas Superautos:
Peyote Gasser
Zion Classic
Cavalcade 2nd Gen
Nebula Turbo
Issi Sport
Cavalcade
Vamos
Futo
Rocoto
Ruiner
Romero
Felon GT
Prairie
Michelli GT
Felon
Fagaloa
Hermes
Oracle
Retinue
Tornado Rat-Rod
Wolfsbane
Massacro Racecar
Jester Racecar
Esskey
Pigalle
Blade
Avarus
Picador
F620
Zombie Bobber
Fusilade
Penumbra
Daemon (Bikers)
Sentinel
Rat-Loader
Rat-Bike
Schwartzer
Zion Cabrio
Bagger
Zion
Gauntlet
Faggio Mod
Vigero
Issi
Fagio Sport
Seminole Frontier
Dynasty
Cliffhanger
Tulip
BeeJay XL
Enduro
FQ2
Serrano
Nemesis
Habanero
Cheburek
Hakuchou
Streiter
Franken Stange
Innovation
Jackal
Oracle Xs
Sovereign
Schafter
Surge
Hot Rod Blazer
Warrener
Regina
Bati 801RR
Buffalo
Buffalo S
Ruffian
Tailgater
Asea
Vader
Granger
Rancher XL
Blazer
Ingot
Intruder
PCJ 600
Minivan
Premier
Sanchez (Both Versions)
Radius
Stanier
Faggio
Stratum
Washington
Akuma
Asterope
Fugitive
Double-T
Dilettante
Hellion
Hexer
Riata
Seminole
Baller
Kalahari
Rebel (Clean)
Gresley
Sanking SWB
Bodhi
Landstalker
Dune Buggy
Rebel
Contender
Injection
Bison
Patriot
Landstalker XL
This is what is missing from Legendary Motorsport:
Tigon
Imorgon
Zorruso
Locust
Neo
Paragon R
S80RR
Deviant
Stafford
Swinger
Comet SR
Hustler
190Z
GT500
Viseris
Savestra
SC1
Cyclone
Rapid GT Classic
XA-21
Torero
Ruston
GP1
Raptor
Lynx
ETR1
Tyrus
RE-7B
Seven-70
811
Loser
Brawler
Coquette BlackFin
Stirling GT
Furore GT
Jester
Alpha
Z-Type
Stinger GT
Stinger
JB700
Cheetah
Entity XF
Cognoscenti Cabrio
Coquette
Feltzer
Infernus
9F Cabrio
9F
Comet
Vacca
Bullet
Carbonizzare
Voltic
Rapid GT Cabrio
Rapid GT
Surrano
Stafford
Revolter
Raiden
XLS (Both Versions)
Roosevelt Valor
Roosevelt
Cognoscenti 55 (Both Versions)
Cognoscenti (Both Versions)
Baller LE (Both Versions)
Schafter LWB (Both Versions)
Exemplar
Super Diamond
Thrust (Motorcycle)
What was removed from Warstock Cache&Carry?
Verus
Squaddie
Lifeguard
Blazer Lifeguard
Mesa
Liberator
What was removed from Benny’s?
Comet
How can you still obtain the vehicles?
Here are the ways: Although the vehicles mentioned above are no longer found on the dealers’ websites, they have not completely disappeared from the game. As Rockstar Games explains, there are other ways to still obtain them:
“These vehicles will occasionally be made available in other ways, for example at the lucky wheel in the Diamond Casino & Resort.”
Additionally, you can already find the Stirling GT and the RE-7B in the new Vinewood Car Club, which you can only access if you are a customer of the subscription service GTA+.
How are players reacting?
This is what the community writes: Players received the changes very poorly. In the comments, players exchange views that the developers made the update one of the worst updates of the game just because of these changes.
For example, user Bill_From_RDR2 (via Reddit): “This update must be the worst. It added a few contact missions and made no noticeable positive changes. But at the same time removed a few of the most popular vehicles in the game [from the dealer shops]. We should force Rockstar to reverse this.”
In another thread on Reddit, players showcase ideas on how to improve the shopping experience without removing vehicles. “They should add stores for different types of vehicles. Like ‘San Andreas Consumer Cars’, ‘West Coast Offroad Vehicles’ etc.” writes Jessez_FIN.
These ideas are well received. In the comments, one often reads that a few more sorting functions at the dealers would be enough improvement to offer a good shopping experience. Players do not want to tolerate that all these vehicles were removed from the dealers’ websites.
What do you think about the changes in GTA Online? Do you miss the cars or do you not care that they were removed?
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In 2011, Star Wars: The Old Republic was released, an MMORPG set in the Star Wars universe. Now EA is giving up the game. One of the former heads of the game explains that Star Wars has always been profitable and developed by a great team. But EA and BioWare had no idea what kind of treasure they had. Instead of investing more in SWTOR, they preferred to promote Mass Effect and Dragon Age. A difficult situation for the MMORPG developers.
This is the situation:
Star Wars: The Old Republic has been running for 12 years and still has nearly 7,000 average players on Steam. It has long been considered among insiders as an often invaluable but extremely profitable MMORPG, benefiting from its strong license – similar to DC Universe Online.
Although regular new expansions were released for a long time, BioWare seemed to largely neglect the game after 2016, apparently focusing on Anthem, which turned out to be a flop.
Who is speaking? On Twitter, Chris Schmidt comments on the sale. He says he started as a World Designer at SWTOR in 2009 and stopped as Design Director 13 years later, in 2022.
Schmidt also worked on Anthem and was involved in the reboot Anthem Next, which was canceled by EA – he is now employed as Game Director at Infinity Ward. The studio is working for Activision Blizzard on Call of Duty.
This is how SWTOR started: He says his team, BioWare Austin, was an independent studio for many years. It was founded to develop Star Wars: The Old Republic, and while headquartered in Edmonton, it had little to do for a long time.
All revenues from the MMORPG flowed into “the bigger picture”; that is, to BioWare and ultimately to EA. Apparently, Schmidt was satisfied with this state, but he did not hold back.
This is how the problems began. Schmidt explains: After a few years, the model changed and the SWTOR studio was no longer independent but subordinate to BioWare’s management:
In practice, this meant that there was a “game comes finished in the packaging” model, which had been tested and successful for years, and that was now combined with a live-service game that was not understood by the others. Probably not by EA either.
This is how the chief sees his MMORPG: Schmidt raves about SWTOR and the team working on it, in the highest terms:
The game has been extremely financially successful
The team knew exactly how to multiply every dollar invested
The team stands close together, is extremely talented and works with passion
Even today, SWTOR is highly profitable, with a lot of passion behind it
Ex-Chief Says: SWTOR Funded BioWare’s Singleplayer Games, But Got Nothing In Return
He sees this as a problem: Although SWTOR is so successful, Schmidt felt that the performance of the team is not appreciated at EA and BioWare:
Older games are not sexy. They are not new. They don’t excite marketing firms or make social media teams dance. SWTOR is a “legacy game” despite the mountain of money it has earned and on which other game series could be built.
And you can FEEL that as a member of the team. It is a fantastic team with insane talent. How can it be that in a team that holds so tightly together, you always feel like you’re worth less? Well, look around. Look at what BioWare posts on social media and compare the ratio of SWTOR against Mass Effect or Dragon Age.
Schmidt says it always felt as a developer of SWTOR that EA and BioWare had no connection to the game because it was not “their game” but that of strangers.
“It Feels Bad”
What does he base the little recognition on? He criticizes that SWTOR was only given 10 out of 328 pages in the book celebrating 25 years of BioWare. SWTOR had already been live for 9 of the 25 years when the book came out, which was supposed to celebrate the history and game franchises of BioWare:
Teams notice that. They feel it. And it feels bad.
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MMORPG Chief Takes a Jab at BioWare’s Singleplayer Games
This is how he sees the sale: Schmidt says it is a good thing for SWTOR that it is now moving to Broadsword. The game is now at a company that understands MMOs.
But he sees it as a mistake for BioWare, as they would now lose the constant stream of money with which new products can be developed. For BioWare, according to Schmidt, it would have been much better if they had invested more resources in SWTOR.
Without SWTOR, the company will also have to reduce costs and staff. Because only SWTOR could offset the “unusually long development times” for their last singleplayer games.
The Batman: Arkham series has set new standards for superhero games. Such qualitative processing of comic material has not existed before, and all games were very popular among critics and players. Now you can get the first two parts for PS4 and PS5 at a discount.
What is Batman: Return to Arkham? The game is a collection of the first two Batman: Arkham games that originally appeared on PS3. This collection includes all released DLCs and an overhauled and improved graphics.
In the first part, you navigate Arkham Asylum, a psychiatric hospital where many supervillains are taken after Batman captures them. At the beginning of the game, Batman brings the Joker there. However, he escapes and turns the hospital into his own madhouse.
In the sequel, Arkham Asylum is transformed into a massive city full of criminals. There, Batman must also figure out the reasons behind it all and who is behind all the plans in Arkham City.
Both parts present you with classic Batman villains in a new guise that you must fight against. Sometimes you let your fists do the talking, and other times you sneak around armed opponents and take them out in the shadows. Classic puzzles also accompany both games.
A significant influence was the Free-Flow combat system, which represented Batman excellently. Other games like Marvel’s Spider-Man or Shadow of Mordor were even inspired by this combat system.
How are the games rated? When the games were released on PS3, Arkham Asylum received a 91 and Arkham City a 96 on Metacritic. They are thus the two highest-rated superhero games of all time.
The Batman: Return to Arkham Collection received only a 73 on PS4, but this is due to technical issues at release. As players report in a Reddit post, these problems have largely been resolved by now.
How much does Batman: Return to Arkham cost? In the PlayStation Store, you can get the collection for €29.99 until 22.06.2023. If you have a PS Plus subscription, you can even get it for €9.99. It doesn’t matter which subscription tier you have.
Both are a good price if you want to catch up on these superhero milestones.
You might think you have seen everything on Twitch, but do you know about the AI Jesus who answers the questions of his “disciples” on the streaming platform?
What kind of channel is this? The Twitch channel ask_jesus is a project by The Singularity Group (TSG) and has been continuously broadcasting since mid-March. During this time, AI Jesus has already gathered over 30,000 followers.
According to its description, AI Jesus is there to answer the questions of his viewers: whether they need spiritual guidance or just someone to talk to, he is there for them.
AI Jesus appears in the Western form of a bearded white man. His outer appearance seems to be recordings of an actor playing on a loop, over which an AI overlays somewhat suitable lip movements.
This way, the digital Messiah can communicate with his viewers.
A similar idea has also been thought of by Twitch streamer Amouranth:
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Amouranth wants to allow her fans more closeness – Artificial Intelligence should achieve this
How does it work? Viewers bombard the digital Messiah with sometimes absurd questions – “Can you explain the 12 apostles to my son as if they were Pokémon?” – and he shares his artificial wisdom with them.
As a small sample, we have included a clip here where AI Jesus explains the creation story and equates it with a pizza – so that the Italians can understand:
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AI Jesus preaches love for one’s neighbor in Fortnite
What makes AI Jesus so special? Comparable projects have existed in the past, but they usually fell victim to their users or the information they were trained on.
In contrast to its predecessors, AI Jesus seems to have been spared thus far, as his answers consistently appear gentle and thoughtful.
When asked by a chatter whether gay people could go to heaven, one might expect the worst. Instead, AI Jesus delivers the perfect argument against people who want to disguise their homophobia with their faith:
It is important to understand that God’s love is universal and that he loves every single person, regardless of their sexual orientation. The most important teachings of Christianity emphasize the importance of love, compassion, and treating others with respect. When it comes to getting to heaven, it primarily depends on the faith, the deeds, and the love that one shows to others.
However, not all questions are so profound. AI Jesus is also more than willing to satisfy viewers’ curiosity about lighter topics.
When asked what he thinks of Fortnite, he admits that he doesn’t play, but admires the positive influence it has on people:
I believe that can be a source of pleasure for people when enjoyed in moderation and with a spirit of camaraderie. It is interesting to see how this game brings people together, and I hope that you all can find joy in playing together and in social activities. I bless you all, Amen.
He is also well-versed in anime. Whether it’s summarizing the plot of the mecha anime Neon Genesis Evolution in surfer slang or expressing his opinion on the art form as such (“As long as it promotes positive values, respects others, and does not depict or promote harmful behavior, there is nothing wrong with it.”), AI Jesus has an answer ready.
The projects of TSG, which include not only AI Jesus but also a “SpongeBob SquarePants” show and a continuous debate between US politicians Donald Trump and Joe Biden, use the text-to-speech software Play.ht and the chatbot ChatGPT4.
More information about the program can be found here:
On the night of June 14, a new hotfix was released for Diablo 4. In this, 2 aspects for the Whirlwind build for Barbs were reactivated and there were important adjustments to all dungeons. MeinMMO shows you the patch notes in English.
Further adjustments to the density of elite monsters in dungeons. This is now standardized, so no particular dungeon should be better for farming than others.
Bug Fixes – Changes to legendary aspects:
An issue with the Aspect of the Blade Master has been fixed, causing the effect to be incorrectly applied to Whirlwind when a shout was used.
An issue with the Aspect of Berserker Ripping and the Expertise for two-handed swords of Barbs has been fixed, which allowed players to unintentionally deal a lot of damage.
Diablo 4: A build is so strong that Blizzard has directly disabled 2 items – even kills the hardest boss
Patch on June 14 brings Whirlwind Barbs back, makes farming “fairer”
What do the changes do? With the return of the two aspects, Whirlwind Barbs work better again. The build was at the top of the Tier List of Diablo 4 and one of the best currently.
Due to the deactivation, its effectiveness dropped for a short time, but it still worked. Now it should be stronger again, although not as strong as with the previous bug. Simply killing the hardest boss in a few minutes is likely not possible anymore.
The adjustment to the dungeons should ensure that at the best farm spots for legendaries and Co. no dungeon stands out as strongly as before. This is already the third time that Blizzard has adjusted this since release.
Presumably, however, a “best dungeon” will soon crystallize that can simply be played faster than all others. At least the amount of special enemies is likely to remain the same, which ensures that every dungeon is worthwhile.
Blizzard has recently published the first numbers from players and their achievements:
Ubisoft will release the first open-world game in the Star Wars universe in 2024. However, instead of a Jedi, this time you will embody the lawless Kay Vess.
What kind of game is this?
Star Wars: Outlaws is an upcoming game from Ubisoft’s developer studio Massive Entertainment, known for Far Cry 3 and The Division 1 and 2. In addition, Massive is currently working on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Outlaws will be the first “open world” game in the Star Wars universe and is set to be released in 2024 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.
Star Wars Outlaws tells the story of young woman Kay Vess, who becomes an outlaw while growing up and is searching for work.
In a gameplay trailer, we saw various aspects of the game mechanics, including stealth elements like sneaking and silently taking out enemies as well as shooter gameplay, with the ability to take cover behind walls and similar objects.
It is also possible to control spaceships and a kind of motorcycle.
You can see a trailer for Star Wars Outlaws here:
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Star Wars Outlaws: World Premiere Trailer
Who do you play in Star Wars Outlaws? Unlike in EA and Respawn Entertainment’s “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” and “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,” you will not assume the role of Cal Kestis or any other Jedi in Outlaws.
In Star Wars Outlaws, you embody Kay Vess, an outlaw who is somehow trying to survive and is searching for work. In the process, Kay realizes that she is slowly finding enjoyment in the ways of the underworld, but there is also a bounty on her head.
Kay is portrayed by actress Humberly González, who describes her character as “charming”: “Kay Vess is a thief, she is a villain, she is really good at sneaking around. You know she is charming and likes to talk to you, but she’s already stealing all your stuff. She’s not perfect at it, but she always seems to get away with it.”
A special role in Kay’s life is also played by Nix. This is an alien creature and the only real companion Kay has on her journey.
Does Kay follow in Han Solo’s footsteps? In an interview with the online magazine gamespot.com, game director Mathias Karlson and narrative director Navid Khavari also talked about comparing Kay Vess to Han Solo.
Both are outlaws, but as Khavari explains, Kay has not fully understood the life of the underworld yet and does not know the various criminal organizations or syndicates. This, according to Khavari, distinguishes her from Han Solo and Chewbacca, who you can tell “it’s not their first rodeo.”
Kay is still in the process of making a name for herself in the galaxy, and where her path leads will be revealed in the game’s story.
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As a highlight of the new season, the new map “Vondel” is considered – a new map for Warzone. However, the content of Modern Warfare 2 also holds its own. Throughout the entire season, 7 new maps should be released.
By the way, some content creators were invited by CoD to play the new Warzone map earlier. Check this out if you want to see gameplay of Vondel: English video via YouTube.
Here’s the trailer for the new Warzone map Vondel:
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CoD Warzone shows Season 4 with new map in the trailer – Fans are excited: “Probably the best season”
CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: Release & Update
When does Season 4 start? On June 14, 2023, at 6 PM German time.
How big is the update? The announcements look extensive, a download of about 20 GB would fit.
Is there a preload? This was very irregular in the last seasons. Currently, do not expect a preload.
The roadmap for Season 4 is here:
CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: Season 4 – Warzone
What does Season 4 bring? The biggest part is definitely the new map. But there were also some announcements aside from that:
New map “Vondel”
Dynamic fog
New rule “Revive”
Revenge symbol
Adjustments and new faction DMZ
New vehicle
New events
Adjustments Al-Mazrah
Outlook Mid-Season
What information is available on the individual points, we will list here for you. You can also read the details on the English CoD blog (via callofduty.com).
What kind of map is this? Vondel takes place in the Netherlands and is about the size between Al-Mazrah and Ashika Island, offers 15 Points-of-Interest – including a zoo, a football stadium, and a medieval castle.
At launch, Vondel will go online with the revive mode (72 players) and will come for the DMZ mode (18 players).
It is a city map with many buildings, looks like the exact opposite of Al-Mazrah at first glance. Here are some pictures from the blog:
What is the dynamic weather about? For the first time in the history of Warzone, the weather is supposed to change during a match – parts of Vondel will then lie in dense fog.
The focus is on the DMZ mode and the fog can appear during an infiltration. But even in the other modes, the weather can change.
Enemies should still be recognizable at medium range in the fog. However, engagements at long distances will become a challenge.
How does “Revive” change? The popular mode will receive “Dynamic Resurgence Teams” – a significant balance adjustment.
If a team member leaves the team or is kicked from the game, the revival timers for the remaining team will be adjusted. You will return faster to compensate for the loss of the team member.
If the lost member returns, the timer will reset to the normal value.
What happens in DMZ? Your entire progress will be reset, similar to the start of Season 2. Earned cosmetics can be kept, but missions or also unlocked insurance slots for your weapons will disappear.
Mechanics will be adjusted, and you will get a new control center for your missions. There will also be a new faction, Phalanx Faction, urgent missions that are only available for a short time, but also only run for a short time, and further adjustments for the extraction mode.
What else is there to know? There will be a few more innovations, such as the new vehicle “TAV” – an amphibious transporter – fresh in-match events, and a revenge icon. With the icon, you can directly recognize when an enemy is nearby who has already eliminated you in this match.
What does Season 4 bring? The focus is on the total of seven new maps for CoD MW2:
Showdown / 6vs6 – Season Start
An old familiar map from CoD MW from 2009
Mercado / Firefight – Season Start
A small map in an enclosed area of the market in Las Almas
Penthouse / Firefight – Season Start
A small map overlooking the Chicago skyline
Mawizeh Marshlands / Battle Map – Season Start
A part of the map from Warzone as a battle map for CoD MW2
Ahkdar Village / Battle Map – Season Start
Also a part of the Warzone map – here you will also find the new map “Showdown”
Vondel Waterfront / 6vs6 – Mid-Season
A house on the water and a part of the new Warzone map Vondel
What else is there to know? There will be a few overhauls in some game modes, but the focus is definitely on the new maps. For the mid-season, there will be another episode for the raid.
CoD MW2 & Warzone 2: Season 4 – Battle Pass
What does the Battle Pass bring in Season 4? You can expect the following content:
2 new weapons for Warzone
New operator
Legendary rewards upon completion of the pass
Many operator skins with missions for even more skins
Cosmetics like calling cards, emblems, sprays, and charms
Vehicle items like battle songs or skins
XP token for an experience point boost
10% experience boost on the Battle Pass
1,400 CoD points
What weapons are available? There is a 5.56 assault rifle in sector D13 – the Tempus Razorback – and a new SMG, the ISO 45. Later on, there will also be the melee weapon “Tonfa”.
Which operator is in the spotlight? Nikto returns to Modern Warfare. The dark-clad operator was also part of CoD MW 2019.
Those were all the known information about Season 4 of CoD MW2 and Warzone 2. As soon as the trailer goes online or further information becomes available, we will add that as well to the article. Tell us in the comments what you think about the announcements.
Which class is the best? Generally, all classes are quite balanced and have their strengths and weaknesses. Play what suits you best. You can find the ranking in our class tier list for Diablo 4.
Our list here is meant to give you an impression of which class suits you. Because no matter how good a class may be: if it doesn’t suit you, it will neither be fun nor powerful.
How good is the Barbarian?
This is what Barbarians can do: Barbarians rely on pure melee combat and have few options to attack opponents from a distance. However, they can unleash earthquakes and summon the spirits of their ancestors with their rage.
The melee fighters rely on pure brutality and physical power to defeat opponents. As a unique class mechanic, Barbarians can carry 4 weapon sets, which they automatically switch when a skill requires a certain type of weapon.
How strong are Barbarians? Barbarians have so far proven to be weaker, as they had to endure a lot and had difficulty reaching opponents. However, with the buff, they can withstand more and deal more damage. Beginners who do not want to play as a glass cannon will find the Barbarian a good choice.
The Barbarian suits you if …
… you prefer an offensive, aggressive playstyle
… you can do without magic and ranged combat
… you want to have many weapons to choose from
… you want to be the brutal warrior who crushes enemies into the ground
This is what Druids can do: Druids use the magic of nature to enchant opponents, strengthen allies, or transform into bears and wolves to crush enemies. They can take on various roles and fight in melee or ranged combat.
With their magic, it’s even possible to briefly summon companions or immobilize opponents. As a unique class mechanic, Druids can offer sacrifices to the spirits to receive permanent buffs.
How strong are Druids? Previously, Druids were among the best classes that are also difficult to master. In the beta, they were by far the weakest class, but have since moved up a bit. In any case, you’ll need to engage well with your skills as a Druid to find a good build.
The Druid suits you if …
… you want to play a class connected to the forest and nature
… you always want the option for different playstyles
… you particularly like the idea of a shapeshifter
Diablo 4: Gameplay of the Werewolf Druid against World Boss Ashava
How good is the Sorceress?
This is what Sorceresses can do: Sorceresses weave elemental magic, allowing them to crash meteors onto opponents, summon snowstorms, or cast lightning bolts. They utterly disdain close combat.
With their magic, Sorceresses can not only deal damage but also control opponents. The unique class mechanic allows Sorceresses to create their own spells by applying passive effects to active spells with additional skill slots.
How strong are Sorceresses? Traditionally, magic classes like the Sorceress are at the top of tier lists. They take little damage but deal so much that hardly any opponent can reach them: the definition of a “glass cannon,” can deal much damage but take little. This is also the impression so far, and even with nerfs, Sorceresses should remain high on the strength scale.
The Sorceress suits you if …
… you like to play “glass cannons”
… you want to play the strongest spellcasting class in the game
… you want to build your own spells
… you enjoy blowing opponents up with huge explosions
Diablo 4: Sorceress with Shock Build against Malnok’s Staging Point
How good is the Hunter?
This is what Hunters can do: Hunters rely on combat with various weapons in melee and ranged combat. They alternate shots with bows or crossbows and attacks with daggers and other melee weapons in spectacular combos.
In addition, Hunters fight with poisons and shadow abilities. As a unique class mechanic, Hunters can choose one of three specializations that fundamentally change their playstyle.
How strong are Hunters? The predecessor classes of the Hunter were always relatively strong classes, although difficult to master. Based on current experience, the Hunter will likely position itself in the middle range in Diablo 4 and be easily accessible even for beginners.
The Hunter suits you if …
… you want a lot of variation within the class
… you like to play mobile, agile classes
… assassins in games particularly suit you
… you want the choice between melee and ranged weapons
… you want opponents to have no idea what they are dying from
Diablo 4 features huge bosses like an MMO – And they drop really good loot
How good is the Necromancer?
This is what Necromancers can do: Necromancers use their magic to summon skeletons and zombies, as well as to strengthen themselves. With corpses, they can cast spells that damage opponents or strengthen their armor.
Their magic allows the necromancer to either fight actively themselves or send hordes of undead minions into battle. As a unique class mechanic, Necromancers have the ability to dictate how their spells work with the “Book of the Dead”.
How strong are Necromancers? In the beta, Necromancers were by far the strongest class, even able to function with just one button. However, the necromancers have since been significantly nerfed.
If you are still uncertain about what you want to play, we have prepared a quiz for you. Just answer 10 short questions, and we will reveal what suits you:
Later this year, the new co-op survival RPG Enshrouded will be released on Steam. MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski got an exclusive insight into the gameplay of the game. Only now does she understand what makes the game so special and how it sets itself apart from other genre representatives like Valheim.
When I saw the first trailer for the survival game Enshrouded, I thought: That looks pretty cool. But why should I play it when Valheim is out at the same time? At first glance, the games look quite similar.
My opinion about Enshrouded changed when I was able to see detailed alpha gameplay.
The developer studio of Enshrouded is based in Germany and is called Keen Games. You may know them from Portal Knights. That’s a now 7-year-old sandbox action RPG that has a vibrant community and is often praised for its great mix of sandbox and RPG elements.
This experience of developing a long-lasting service game with the corresponding community build-up is something Keen Games brings with them and lets flow into the much more mature Enshrouded.
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Enshrouded Combat Gameplay Trailer
Voxel game world makes the difference
Antony Christoulakes is co-founder and creative director at Keen Games. He visited our office in Munich to show us the alpha gameplay of Enshrouded and tell us more about the game.
Somewhat nervously, Antony takes us through the game world of Enshrouded with his character. Many people haven’t seen the new project from Keen Games yet. The first tests are still for a very small circle.
We start off as you would in any survival game: with a nearly naked character, we are thrown into the wilderness and have to survive somehow while monsters are out for us.
Up to that point, I think: The environment and graphics are quite nice, but the game doesn’t stand out much yet. That changes when we get to the base building in the gameplay presentation.
While Antony talks about the features and builds his little house at the same time, my eyes widen. In the description texts for Enshrouded, it already states that we are dealing with a voxel environment. What that ultimately means for the gameplay of Enshrouded only becomes clear to me when I see it.
What does voxel mean? In video games, a voxel is a tiny part of the game environment. Games that use voxel technology often have a blocky aesthetic, as a voxel looks like a small cube. The most famous example of a voxel game is Minecraft.
The base is made up of tiny parts, creating an incredible variety. But in the game world of Enshrouded, everything can also be broken down into its individual parts.
In terms of the game’s aesthetics, I didn’t fully grasp from the previous trailers that it is a voxel game world. Keen Games is working with their own engine to be able to present the game world this way.
Focus is on creativity and community
Like in Minecraft, you can do whatever you want with the game world. So it’s not particularly special on its own.
However, this is combined with a mature environment and RPG elements, where you can develop your character with skill points and a talent tree.
You have a quest where you need to loot resources from a horde of bandits? Why not dig a tunnel through the world and rob the bandits from behind? That might be more convenient than fighting.
Are you a basement child at heart and hate the sun? Then start a mole clan and build your base underground.
As we talk about the possibilities, Antony explains that they want to offer a creative experience with Enshrouded. They hope the community will quickly get creative and use the building blocks of the environment in ways the developers can hardly imagine themselves – even at the risk of it ending up like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom:
While Enshrouded can be played solo, the game is heavily geared towards co-op. The appeal lies in building something together and helping each other create a cool base.
Enshrouded will be a pure PvE game, and the survival elements should be harmless. For example, food is supposed to provide buffs, but starving won’t send you straight to the afterlife. The survival game is designed more for relaxing evening gaming with friends.
Strength is not expressed in previous trailers
Enshrouded could hit Steam just as hard as Valheim, without copying Valheim. According to Antony, the game was developed long before the release of Valheim.
How good the game will ultimately be is, of course, hard to say after a one-hour alpha gameplay presentation. But it makes me at least optimistic that a cool survival RPG is coming our way that you might enjoy if you like games like Minecraft, Stardew Valley, Conan Exiles, or Valheim.
It’s impressive how smooth the graphics of the game are, even though it has a huge voxel world with beautiful biomes. In the presentation, I particularly liked a magically-themed underground cave with glowing mushrooms. I would love to mine that for a mushroom apartment.
Based on the insight I received, I can at least recommend putting Enshrouded on your watch list and hope that there will soon be more insights into the voxel game world for you.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
Asmongold is the largest MMORPG streamer on Twitch. In his stream, he reacted to a video that shows the endgame experience of Diablo 4 from level 83. He gives his two cents on many points.
Asmongold often expresses critical opinions about MMOs and Blizzard games like Diablo 4 and shares his thoughts. This time, he commented on the endgame and the seasons in Diablo 4.
Career and life of Asmongold in 3 minutes – What makes him special?
This is a massive barrier to entry
DM: Diablo 4 believes that the skill tree and paragon boards are only complicated at first glance and are actually easy to understand. Asmongold agrees but wishes for an even more complex system.
When the topic shifts to the early game of Diablo 4, Asmongold mentions that the experience in the early gameplay is less enjoyable for the Barbarian and Druid than for the other classes. Just change the modifiers on the abilities and the problem is solved
What does Asmongold think of the endgame? Asmongold sees the repeated collection tasks and the need to raise reputation in the seasons as problematic.
I find it problematic that players might have to farm reputation again and redo time-consuming side quests in the seasons. This is a massive barrier to entry. I don’t think I will play any Diablo season after the first if I have to do all of this more than twice.
In the reaction, he especially agrees with the criticism regarding casual players. DM: Diablo 4 believes that very few casual players would collect the Lilith statues or level up the paragon board. Asmongold thinks it would be good if an item would help find the Lilith statues without needing to look it up.
The difficulty of the new hack-and-slash is also mentioned: Many players find Diablo 4 to be too easy. Asmongold finds the difficulty to be just right. Especially for casual players, it is suitable and the 4 world tiers offer a good balance.
Asmongold praises the side quests and the world’s environment: They are cool, especially for casual players. He would like to see more in this direction.
You can watch Asmongold’s reaction here:
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What is the problem with the nerfs? The video mentions the balance patches and nerfs. Asmongold agrees that the Whirlwind Barbarian needed to be nerfed: However, he does not like the playstyle that the nerfs require. The Twitch streamer criticizes the forced rotation needed to trigger the good abilities.
It feels bad to use the builder abilities.
Asmongold describes the stats in Diablo 4 as boring. Especially the categorization of different damage types is, according to him, better and more understandable in Diablo 3.
Asmongold especially praises the campaign of Diablo 4
But praise also finds its place in the video. Asmongold rates the campaign in Diablo 4 as a 10 out of 10. It is better than in Lost Ark or Path of Exile. He agrees with DM: Diablo 4 that casual players are the key factor for Diablo 4’s success and not the hardcore players.
Do you enjoy the endgame of Diablo 4 or are you just playing the campaign? Let us know in the comments.
The 25-year-old James “MrBeast” Donaldson is the biggest YouTuber in the world. He is known for his spectacular and expensive videos as well as his philanthropy. With a new massive video, he has outdone himself.
What kind of video is this? In a video from June 10, MrBeast compared various boats. Starting with a boat that cost the YouTuber only a dollar and immediately began to sink, through several yachts, to a floating city worth one billion dollars that he invited his subscribers to.
You can find the video on MrBeast’s YouTube channel or here.
More maritime adventures can also be found in Sea of Thieves:
How is the video performing? To put it mildly: quite well. Alongside reactions from big streamers like MontanaBlack and xQc, numerous fans flocked to the video.
The YouTuber already shared a few hours after the release that the video has surpassed even his elaborate re-creation of the Netflix hit Squid Game. This had been MrBeast’s most successful video to date and briefly held the record for the most views in the first 24 hours.
With his latest coup, the YouTuber shattered his own record.
How many views did the video receive? One day after the release of the video, MrBeast showed the performance within the first 24 hours. Ultimately, the yacht video surpassed the “Squid Game” re-creation by 5 million views, gathering 47.5 million views.
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This catapulted it to second place among the videos with the most views within 24 hours – first place with 48 million views is currently held by the British newspaper The Guardian with a video of the legendary slap that Will Smith gave to comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
This week, players of Destiny 2 can expect a dash of action in the relaxed but error-plagued Season 21.You can start the Nightfall for the top players today. However, there is a little catch, and it’s not gold-plated.
What’s happening this week: This week, some action is coming to the relaxed, but error-plagued Summer Chicken error codes of Season 21 in Destiny 2. But at least the start of the Nightfall for the top players is happening today. And that’s where you can let off some steam.
The Nightfall is starting a bit earlier this season than usual, due to the removal of the seasonal power increase and the changes in the requirement levels.
This means that players have the chance to earn exotic materials and master weapons starting today.
However, please note: This only applies to the weekly Nightfall for the top players. The Conqueror gold node for the title will still only be accessible in week 7. This means that you can only gild the title Conqueror from then on.
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Destiny 2: “Season of the Depth” lets Guardians dive into the water
What are the requirements for the top players? The power level requirement is 1,840. However, in the hardest PvE mode of Destiny 2, you will be robbed of your power so that all players are 25 power levels below the enemies – so at 1,815. Anyone who is not familiar with this will feel it significantly.
At the start, Bungie has selected “The Lightblade” and is dangling the masterpiece of the grenade launcher “Wendigo GL3” in front of you. Furthermore, The Devil’s Cave, The Corrupted, Fallen Out of Favor, Fallen S.A.B.E.R., and PsiOps Battleground: Moon are in the rotation.
If you want it even harder, you can also lower your power level through your gear and play the activity at -40 power level on the Esoterickk level.
The important information about activities from June 13 to 20.
Vanguard: Nightfall – The Trial by Fire
The Lightblade, in Savathun’s Throne World
This week, players will fight against the “Lightblade” in the Nightfall strike. He is considered a potential successor to Oryx and can lay down a decent speed when enraged. Defeat him before he uses the light for the wrong purposes.
Earn this week’s Nightfall weapon: “Wendigo GL3”. The grenade launcher will finally be available in the master version starting this week.
Crucible – This is the rotating PvP activity
The two modes Control and Dynamic Control are running this week in PvP.
Here’s where to find the weekly bonus
With the Vagabond, you will receive a boost to your rank points this week. It’s time to gild your Dredgen title.
Endgame: Raid Challenges and Dungeon Rotation
Farmable endgame in a weekly rotation: In further endgame, the legacy rotations are waiting. This means that both the rotating raid and the rotating dungeon are farmable. You can complete the individual encounters repeatedly to obtain various items and complete your collection. This includes possible exotics that are available in these contents.
The weekly legacy raid is the “Glass Chamber” with the exotic “Vex Mythoclast”.
Additionally, in the Dungeon “The Broken Throne” you can find extra top loot with the exotic bow “Wishender”.
Bungie will continue to expand these activity rotations from Season 22. Then players will not only be able to play raids and dungeons as “legacy” but also old exotic missions.
In the Broken Throne, you can obtain the current best anti-barrier weapon, the “Wishender”
Weekly Activities
With the weekly reset, several activities and challenges have been updated again, offering players a variety of rewards and progress and making better guardians through repetition.
In the new Season 21, guardians need to dive to the ocean floor of Titan, which is infested by the Taken and the Hive. They seek something at the bottom of its methane ocean. This promises the solution to ancient secrets and more information about the origins of the Witness.
Lightfall – Weekly Campaign Mission
“First Contact”
In the first mission, you establish first contact and get to know Strand for the very first time as you wander through Neomuna with your guardian. Strand is the new subclass from Lightfall and then there’s something you need to do …
Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City
If you still need triumphs from the Dreaming City, pay attention: The Corruption reveals new accesses with a sip of “Queen’s Leaf Tincture”.
Petra Venj can be found in the area of Rheasilvia in the Dreaming City. The entire zone is under the 3rd curse week. The 4th Ascendant Challenge must be mastered.
All Sources for Top Loot in Season 21 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the new Season of Depth (Season 21), the power level does not increase any further. The maximum power level of your gear that you can reach remains at 1,810, and you can enjoy the new seasonal content in a relaxed and stress-free manner, while gathering your resources substantially through the fishing activity.
In Lightfall, new guardians start at power level 1,600.
The soft cap is at 1,750.
The powerful cap is at 1,800.
With top loot, you can reach the hard cap of 1,810.
So that you know where you can effectively get your top loot, we provide you with a quick overview of activities every week. We will list the currently known activities that will quickly get you to the power level cap – provided you have not already reached it.
As every Tuesday, players can expect a routine and scheduled downtime of the servers for Destiny 2 today. Despite the annoyance and frustration, Bungie continues to work on improving the stability and reliability of the server infrastructure. MeinMMO will keep you informed before and during the update in this article.
Nevertheless, as Bungie also emphasized, server issues and downtimes are unavoidable, as the complexity of the game and the number of players online at the same time pose a challenge for such a comprehensive live service game like Destiny 2.
Today’s update, however, is happening as planned, so with early notification from Bungie, allowing players to mentally prepare for it throughout the day. The developer is also aware of the importance of smooth server performance and will try to keep the server downtime as short as possible.
Update history for maintenance 7.1.0.2on June 13:
9:22 PM: Update is live. On PC, it is 111.5 MB in size and you should be able to download it in the coming minutes. However, bear in mind that there could still be queues.
Otherwise, we hope Destiny 2 starts off stable for the rest of the evening. Thank you for sticking with us.
8:50 PM: The support team has found the issues that caused today’s delayed maintenance. Therefore, Destiny 2 will be online shortly. Bungie thanks you for your patience and apologizes for any inconveniences. You will also learn in the Weekly Reset on MeinMMO what’s new in Destiny 2 this week.
7:45 PM: Round 2 of the server downtime – Destiny extends maintenance again. However, not with a fixed end time, but only with a further hour of delay. The end of the downtime could therefore be around 8:45 PM – if everything goes well.
On Twitter, the guardians are also already warning Bungie about a “This Week at Bungie” blog from May 18 which states: “we take Destiny 2 offline for about an hour and a half on our update days, […] to make the player experience more stable and reliable“.
6:15 PM: While Destiny 2 is still offline, you can read about which errors Bungie has fixed in today’s maintenance update. We will link the exact patch notes at the end of this article as always.
5:45 PM: Bad news. Bungie has just extended the downtime. Apparently, today again not everything is going according to plan – what exactly is going on remains uncertain. The support team will provide further information in 1 hour.
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Destiny 2: Teaser trailer for the DLC “The Final Form”
Maintenance on June 13 – All times for server downtime
These times are important today: Bungie has informed players via Twitter about the exact times. The planned downtime for today is currently 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Here is the exact schedule for the maintenance:
At 4:00 PM German time, maintenance will start in the background on all platforms.
From 5:15 PM, the servers will go offline and players will be automatically kicked from all activities.
The update 7.1.0.2 will be implemented during this time and will then be rolled out gradually.
The expected login should then be possible again around 7:00 PM, at the weekly reset.
The ongoing background maintenance will end at 8:00 PM if everything goes smoothly.
Important: As long as the background maintenance is running, there may be connection issues in the game. Also, queues may occur immediately after the update when logging in.
Although the full patch notes will only be available at the time of release, we would like to provide you with insights into some of the issues and changes Bungie plans to address.
MeinMMO first lists the issues that Bungie is already aware of and that will definitely be fixed today:
The additional bonus for the weekly quest “Last Wish,” granted by Hawthorne, was unintended and will now be removed. Bungie had left this error in the game for a while in favor of the players, but will now fix it.
With today’s patch, players will receive a deep sight weapon.
For solar gauntlets, the increased duration of solar grenades will be restored.
The strange interactions of the Titan exotic Khepri’s Horn will also be fixed, so it will be reactivated as well.
A problem where certain grenades could penetrate barriers and the shield of the Nightfall will be fixed.
The PvP perk “Collective Action” will be nerfed (10% damage increase instead of 20%).
The new competitive sniper rifle “Jumping Overreach” will gain a larger reticle when aiming to make it easier to use.
Cayde would recommend: Just press all the buttons, that should be fine!
These issues are still on Bungie’s to-do list for resolution:
Bungie is investigating performance issues when loading the “Everversum/ Store” tab.
The “Recommendations” screen will only display during dive activities after the timer for completing the activity has expired.
During the mission Operation Thunderbolt (Nightfall), there is a scannable console that does not include or provide intended audio, dialogue, or triumph content when scanned.
Ranks from the previous season over 100 are displayed incorrectly on the “Journey” tab.
PvP players are increasingly reporting an unsustainable lobby imbalance in Trials and competitive lobbies.
The new exotics of the Season of Depth are not dropping from the Neomuna Vex event.
In the Hypernet Strike on Neomuna, a player’s death in the final boss arena can cause that player’s ghost to get stuck in the ground.
After focusing an adept Trials weapon from Saint-14, it does not show that the original requirement of having a 7-win Trials card still exists for subsequent focusings.
The freezing while using the new Titan exotic “Thorn Guardian” can sometimes cause players to lose the class ability Barricade. Respawning after the player’s death or equipping and re-equipping the exotic will restore the intended class ability.
The Courtier Longcoat chest piece for Warlocks has a hole under the right arm.
Improved crafted weapons cannot apply or preview memory shaders.
The cooldown timer for the exotic scourge weapon “The Navigator” lacks a description and shows as an empty timer when activated.
The pop-up “Enhanced Heavy Knife” is not displayed for the Hunter exotic “Athrys’ Embrace” when activated in the Crucible. Players should note that it still functions as intended; it just lacks the visual display.
The blinds of the shotgun “Until Return” are separated from the weapon.
The exotic bow “Wishender” does not reliably shoot through Cabal and Hydra shields.
The Titan exotic helm “Helm of Saint-14” does not function as expected.
Using the exotic Warlock gloves “Escape Artist” to refresh the sentient Arc Soul before it is fully deactivated causes the rate of fire of the soul to decrease until it is fully deactivated.
The damage boost of the Hunter exotic “Lucky Pants” is inconsistent and currently leads to a damage increase of up to 600% with special use.
The change to the platform setting “Others can communicate via voice, text, or invites” is only effective after the game has been restarted.
Error codes are still under investigation – including PLUM and MONKEY.
Player name changes are not infinitely customizable via bungie.net. Several “number guardians” are still waiting for the option to change their player name again instead of receiving the message “You have no name changes available.”
What’s in the patch notes? Bungie will publish a list of all changes in maintenance 7.1.0.2 in the form of patch notes. However, these will only appear this evening and provide a comprehensive overview of all fixed issues and improvements.
As soon as they are published, we will link them in this article, as things may still change.
Transparent communication and regular updates are also crucial in Destiny 2 to regain players’ trust and ensure they remain informed about the progress of bug fixes.
What do you think about server downtimes in Destiny 2? What measures would you like to see from the developers to reduce such downtimes in the future and improve the player experience? Feel free to share in the comments if you notice any other bugs that we haven’t listed in this article yet.
Despite the last DLC “The Final Form”, an end to Destiny is still not in sight. Because it looks like Bungie is planning a large Destiny universe that will go beyond the known boundaries:
The summer update 2023 of GTA Online is here. Here you will find a brief overview of the most important contents and why a small feature is almost the highlight.
On June 13 around noon, the update “San Andreas Mercenaries” arrived in GTA Online. It includes new vehicles, upgrades for heavy equipment, fresh missions, a ton of bug fixes, and some quality of life features.
For example, it no longer matters what level you are at: You can now directly buy the best body armor. But it gets even better. With a phone call, all destroyed vehicles can now be repaired at Mors Mutual Insurance – it only took almost 10 years.
Below you will find some highlights of the update and here you can watch the trailer for San Andreas Mercenaries:
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In GTA Online you can finally get to the bottom of the most annoying crew in the game starting next week
GTA V Title Update 1.67 – Patch Notes
What’s in the update? The story revolves around the Los Santos Angels, a group of mercenaries looking to launch profitable operations against the security firm Merryweather Security. Of course, you are right in the middle of it.
In total, there are 6 new missions for up to 4 players. However, you need the large aircraft “Avenger” and some new extras to start the missions. Once you have established the connection to Charlie Reed, you can also start the missions outside of the aircraft.
The fearsome Avenger is also getting some upgrades:
The Avenger can now be easily purchased
The thing now fits in your hangar
In the hangar, workshop upgrades can be carried out:
Pilot-controlled weapons (MG & missiles)
Stealth module with automatic defense
Lock-on countermeasures for missiles (Pilot)
Extra engine that can be requested
There are also new features for the hangar itself. There are new delivery missions that you can now also start via a website in the game. For a small fee, you can now outsource procurement missions to an AI employee. In addition, there are new offers in the workshop.
By the way, there are 7 new vehicles for your garage. You can admire them here:
You can view the full patch notes from the developer Rockstar (via rockstar.com) or open the spoiler box:
GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries – Patch Notes
[June 13, 2023] – New Content in Grand Theft Auto Online
The San Andreas Mercenaries update adds new Story Missions, Freemode content, updates to the Smuggler Hangar business, a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S exclusive Career Progress feature, as well as a range of experience improvements and creator updates.
Los Santos Angels:
Players can purchase and install the new Operations Terminal inside their Mammoth Avenger to form the ‘Los Santos Angels’ group with Charlie Reed
Via the Operations Terminal, players can launch six new ‘Project Overthrow’ Story Missions and three new Freemode ‘LSA Operations’
LSA Operations can be launched in Freemode by calling Charlie Reed
The new Story Missions are 1-4 players
Avenger Updates:
In addition to the Operations Terminal, the Mammoth Avenger has received new updates and upgrades for purchase:
The Avenger can now be purchased without owning a Facility beforehand
The Avenger can now be stored inside an owned Hangar
The following upgrades for the Avenger can now be purchased inside an owned Hangar with a Workshop upgrade:
Pilot Operated Machine Guns
Pilot Operated Missiles
Stealth Module Autopilot Defense
Missile Lock-On Jammer Autopilot Defense
Mammoth Avenger Thruster – A Mammoth Thruster can now be stored inside the Avenger as a support vehicle and requested in Freemode
Smuggler Hangar Update:
Several updates have been made to the Smuggler Hangar:
New land-based Source and Sell Cargo Missions have been added. These can be selected via the Free Trade Shipping Co. website, allowing players to engage with their Smuggling business in an entirely land-based manner
A staff member has been added to Hangars that can be sent to source cargo for a small fee
Source Cargo Missions can now be launched in Freemode by calling Ron
The Smuggling business Setup Mission can now be bypassed for a small fee
The Mk II Weapon Workshop is now included with the Hangar’s Workshop upgrade
Additional weapon pickups have been added to the Hangar
Career Progress
A PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S exclusive Career Progress feature has been added. This gives access to a range of challenges across GTA Online and provides exclusive rewards for players to earn. Career Progress can be accessed via the Landing Page and Pause menu
Each section of Career Progress will have 4 tiers of challenges added, and a reward to be claimed for completing each tier
Some challenges will factor in progress made previously, while others will be started with a clean slate
Vehicles
Seven new vehicles have been added:
Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT (Sports) – with HSW Upgrade (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only) and Imani Tech
Maibatsu MonstroCiti (Off-Road) – with HSW Upgrade (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only) and Imani Tech
Declasse Walton L35 (Off-Road)
Vapid Ratel (Off-Road)
Vapid Clique Wagon (Muscle)
F-160 Raiju (Plane)
Mammoth Streamer216 (Plane)
Returning Vehicles
Previously limited-time vehicles are now available for general purchase:
Weeny Issi Rally (SUV) – with HSW Upgrade (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only)
Toundra Panthere (Sports)
Karin Hotring Everon (Sports)
Willard Eudora (Muscle)
Weapons
One new Weapon has been added, which is available for purchase from the Gun Van
Tactical SMG
Cosmetics
160+ pieces of male clothing and accessories have been added to clothing stores
220+ pieces of female clothing and accessories have been added to clothing stores
2 new male hairstyles have been added
1 new female hairstyle has been added
RC Bandito Time Trials Update
Five new RC Bandito Time Trials have been added to the existing rotation. These Trials also now rotate daily, allowing players to claim the par time reward each day
Acid Lab Product Names
Players can now unlock and choose from a range of names for their Acid product, each of which will increase its sell value
Experience Improvements
An alternative settings option has been added that allows players to toggle sprint between a tap and hold when using a controller
Players can now claim all destroyed vehicles at one time when calling Mors Mutual Insurance
Taxi Work can now be launched while driving the Willard Eudora and Albany Classique Broadway when they have their respective Taxi Livery applied
Players can now add custom description tags to their garages when calling the Mechanic
If a player’s personal vehicle is destroyed during a Contact Mission, it can be claimed back from Mors Mutual Insurance for free
When requesting vehicles from the Eclipse Blvd Garage, vehicles are now split into their respective floors
The ‘SecuroServ’ and ‘Motorcycle Club’ Interaction Menu sections have been merged into one ‘Register as a Boss’ section
Players can now quickly register as a Boss at any owned business computer
Map blips for properties now only appear on the map at shorter ranges
Players can now re-request their Avenger, Mobile Operations Center, or Terrorbyte delivered closer to their location if it is already present in Freemode
The Cannons of the P-996 Lazer and Hydra jets have been adjusted.
The Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) activation button has been updated for all planes
The Stats – Content menu has been updated
Madrazo Dispatch Services Missions can now be launched with 1 player
The players’ Body Armor is restocked to the same level they had in the lobby upon using a quick restart
A ‘Buy All’ option has been added when purchasing Body Armor from Ammu-Nation
When using Body Armor via the weapon wheel, it will now equip the most suitable armor in the player’s inventory based on their current armor value
The Rank requirement for purchasing different tiers of Body Armor has been removed
The Rank requirement for unlocking Daily Objectives has been removed
Players can now join private takeovers at the LS Car Meet via a new option on the entry menu
Players can now filter for Open Wheel and Hao’s Special Works races in the Online – Races menu
Mors Mutual Insurance will now text new players and outline how to claim their destroyed personal vehicle
An additional entry point to the Flight School has been added to owned Hangars
English Dave and Tom Connors will no longer call the player while they are parachuting or freefalling
The Orbital Cannon can no longer be instantly reset or refunded to prevent players from being repeatedly targeted
The payouts for completing Gerald’s Last Play and A Superyacht life Contact Missions have been increased by 25%
The payouts on many Collectibles and Events have been increased
QR Code Sign In
To make signing in easier on consoles without having to rely on in-console web browsers, players can now choose to sign in via mobile or web browser by scanning a QR code and inputting a one-time code. This is also aimed to reduce the amount of time it takes for a user to create an account and enhance security on consoles.
GTA+ Updates
The Vinewood Car Club has been added to the Terminal area of Los Santos. This allows GTA+ Members to freely borrow from an exclusive stock of high-end vehicles and purchase them at discount prices
Vehicles will rotate, including the complimentary GTA+ vehicle that can now also be claimed directly from The Vinewood Car Club location
All vehicles currently present in The Vinewood Car Club can be driven in Freemode for an unlimited amount of time
The Vinewood Car Club vehicles can be requested in Freemode via the Interaction Menu
Creator Updates
Several updates have been added to the Creator as part of this update
General
Players can now set Snow Weather in the Deathmatch, Race, and Survival Creators
A selection of Arena War props have been added to all Creators
The Underwater Mine prop has been added to all Creators
The maximum number of enemy spawn points that can be placed in the Survival Creator has been doubled from 15 to 30
Deathmatch Creator
An option has been added to set a delay for when pickups respawn in Deathmatches
Outfit options have been added to Modifier Sets
The ‘Score to Check’ Modifier Set can now be incremented in smaller amounts
An option has been added to toggle the music score on or off
An option has been added to preview the audio score for your Deathmatch while in the creator
An option has been added to lock the time of day and weather, preventing other players from changing them while in a lobby
An option has been added to block players from climbing ladders
The Fixture Removal tool has been added to the Deathmatch Creators and the King of the Hill Creator
Health Drain options have been added to Modifier Sets
Win Bias options have been extended to allow greater control over winners and losers when time runs out or in the event of a draw
When changing a player’s loadout via a Modifier Set with the starting weapon set to ‘Current’, a comparable weapon to the original loadout will be selected
When using a Modifier Set with a preset name, the number of that Modifier Set will now appear next to the name
An option has been added to give players a bonus score when killing another player for the first time
A new option in Modifier Sets has been added to set a player to change teams on respawn, clearing their score when they do so
Blip options have been added, allowing the blips of other players to change based on different conditions and Modifier Sets
Domination Feed messages can now be disabled
New icons have been added to UI indicators
Game Stability and Performance
Fixed multiple crashes and issues affecting stability in GTAV
Matchmaking and Networking
Fixed multiple issues affecting network stability in GTA Online
Content
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to take Chop on a walk in Story Mode
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to purchase a Shotgun and flashlight mod during Story Mode Mission – The Long Stretch
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to launch VIP Contract – Studio Time
Fixed an issue that resulted in Luchadora dying during a cutscene in The Last Dose – FriedMind
Fixed an issue that resulted in Labrat not being rescued during The Last Dose – FriedMind
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to move after approaching the Hippy Boss in The Last Dose – Unusual Suspects
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to launch a Source Supplies Mission by calling Mutt
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to move past the ‘Take out the Lost MC’ objective during The First Dose – Welcome to the Troupe
Fixed an issue that resulted in the hint cam not triggering during The First Dose – Welcome to the Troupe
Fixed an issue that resulted in players encountering a black screen when entering The Freakshop after completing The First Dose – Fatal Incursion
Fixed an issue that resulted in packages being hard to see during The First Dose – Fatal Incursion
Fixed an issue that resulted in no players spawning as rabbits during The First Dose – Uncontrolled Substance
Fixed an issue that resulted in the ‘Leave the area’ objective appearing continuously during Acid Product Resupply – Chemical Spill
Fixed an issue that resulted in the fumigator outfit being lost after dying during Acid Product Resupply – Chemical Spill
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to reattach the supplies during Acid Product Resupply – Stealing Grain
Fixed an issue that resulted in the ‘Rescue Lil Dee’ objective not completing during The Prison Contract
Fixed an issue that resulted in The Agency Deal Mission ending prematurely
Fixed an issue that resulted in The Superdollar Deal Mission ending prematurely
Fixed an issue that resulted in The Lost Contract Mission ending prematurely
Fixed an issue that resulted in The ECU Job Mission ending prematurely
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to lose the cops during ULP – Counterintelligence
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to interact with new customers during Taxi Work
Fixed an issue that resulted in long Online IDs appearing truncated in the Cayo Perico Heist lobby
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Back It Up 2 Award not being awarded
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Gerald Contact Mission – No Hay Bronca failing upon completion
Fixed an issue that resulted in the note containing safe codes for Daily Stash Houses appearing inside tables
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to progress during Cayo Perico Heist – Scope Out
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Security Panel not having a blip and unable to be interacted with during Business Battle – Factory Raid
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to install the Remote Bomb in LS Customs during Fooligan Job – Working Remotely
Fixed an issue that resulted in textures flickering during Nightclub Management – Eliminate the Drug Operation
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to lose their Wanted Level after collecting the WM 29 Pistol from the top of Maze Bank
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to collect drone parts in The Diamond Casino Heist – Nano Drones
Fixed an issue that resulted in Motorcycle Club Prospects not receiving correct rewards after completing a Payphone Hit
Fixed an issue where players would lose ammo after changing sessions
Properties
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck on the ‘Select Vehicle for Delivery’ menu after requesting a vehicle from the Eclipse Blvd Garage
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck on a ‘Transaction Pending’ menu when purchasing a decoration from the Casino Store
Fixed an issue that resulted in a player’s Biker Clubhouse garage door not functioning
Fixed an issue that resulted in the screen shaking when joining another player’s session from a Biker Clubhouse
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being able to request and deliver vehicles they do not own from the Eclipse Blvd Garage despite not owning it
Fixed an issue that resulted in the ‘Exit via Helicopter’ option not working when leaving the Agency
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being able to trap others inside the Agency safe
Vehicles
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to sell a vehicle after changing the license plate
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to move after jumping on the Kosatka just before it submerges
Fixed an issue that resulted in Crew emblems disappearing from vehicles
Fixed an issue that resulted in the headlights of vehicles requested from Agent 14 not functioning
Fixed an issue that resulted in the player being charged when swapping between already-owned Chaff and Flare mods for the Sparrow
Fixed an issue that resulted in the camera clipping while driving a Western Powersurge in first person
Fixed an issue that resulted in the camera clipping while riding a bicycle and aiming a weapon
Fixed an issue that resulted in user-generated Crew emblems being visible to restricted players when applied to non-personal vehicles
Fixed an issue that resulted in vehicles disappearing when sorting on in-game websites
Miscellaneous
Fixed an issue that resulted in players losing GTA$ every time they used the ‘Mask Audio’ option after receiving the Horror Pumpkin Mask
Fixed an issue that resulted in players losing all weapons and ammo when collecting pumpkins that contained peyote
Fixed an issue that resulted in players losing ammo after changing sessions
Fixed an issue that resulted in an invisible wall being present in the Palmer-Taylor Power Station
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Lucky Wheel menu closing and the player not receiving a winning vehicle if they took too long selecting a Property
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to store the Service Carbine in a Gun Locker
Fixed an issue that resulted in the player’s torso disappearing for a short duration when swapping accessories
Fixed an issue that resulted in clothing clipping when worn with a Mini Dress
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not receiving a Knife when purchasing it from the Gun Van
Fixed an issue that resulted in Yung Ancestor being unable to be removed from the player’s Phone Contact Favorites
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to see the WM 29 Pistol in the Agency Armory after unlocking it
Fixed an issue that resulted in the hide ‘Map Blips’ option for Junk Energy Skydiving not functioning
Fixed an issue that resulted in players respawning outside of bounds during a Shrinking Bounds Deathmatch
Fixed an issue that resulted in players seeing incorrect score values on the post-match leaderboard after completing a Sumo Adversary mode
PlayStation Specific
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being presented with an unresponsive welcome message after resuming from Rest Mode on PlayStation 5
Fixed an issue that resulted in players with restricted user generated content accounts being able to see the initials left by other players on Arcade machines
Fixed an issue that resulted in the reflections on mirrors diminishing at certain times of day on PlayStation 5
Fixed an issue that resulted in halos being seen around the weapons of Ammu-Nation at certain times of day on PlayStation 5
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to access the PlayStation Store and purchase GTAV Story Mode following a lost internet connection
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to sign up for GTA+ when selecting a Tiger Shark Card for purchase
Xbox Specific
Improved the lighting fidelity seen through the windows during the Story Mode Mission Dead Man Walking on Xbox Series X|S
PC Specific
Fixed multiple issues relating to stability and security
PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S Specific
Numerous improvements to raytracing performance have been implemented across multiple parts of the game on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to progress through the Gunrunning or Executive introductions after selecting them from the Career Builder
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Survival and Open Wheel Series missing from the Quick GPS list in the Interaction Menu
Improved the lighting fidelity seen around flames when firing incendiary ammo
Fixed multiple issues that resulted in improper text alignment on the landing page when playing on Asian language settings
Editor
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Jingle Bell Sound Effects not playing in the Replay Editor
Creator
Fixed an issue that resulted in players losing functionality after exiting the lobby of a created Deathmatch
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being able to gain weapons in Freemode after using them in a Deathmatch
Fixed an issue that resulted in dynamic props and objects not spawning in Survival
Fixed an issue that resulted in a team not moving onto the next Modifier Set when checking if they have fallen below a percentage of their lives
Fixed an issue that resulted in the killstreak modifier not overwriting lower priority modifiers
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not receiving ammo on a kill despite using an ‘on kill’ Modifier Set to give ammo to the current weapon
Fixed an issue that resulted in an incorrect error message appearing when attempting to save/publish a Creator game mode that contains a forbidden title, description, or tag
Fixed an issue that resulted in the maximum players per team of a Deathmatch not updating with the set ratio
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Musket weapon incorrectly appearing in the Rifle weapon category of the Creator despite being a Shotgun
GTA 5 Online runs and runs and runs – but in the background, the developers are already hard at work on the successor GTA 6. So far, there is no concrete date, not even a fixed year.
Did you know that you can also play PvP in Diablo 4? Nevertheless, hardly anyone does, as statistics show, which were published by the developers Blizzard.
What are these statistics? On June 11, Blizzard briefly paused time and compiled current numbers from Diablo 4 for some interesting statistics.
Playtime, players defeated in PvE, hardcore players at level 100 – here are the numbers after 10 days of Diablo 4 (including Early Access):
Total playtime of all players
276 million hours, more than 30,000 years
Enemies defeated
276 billion
Heroes killed
316 million
Kills by the Butcher
5 million
PvP kills
430,000
Players on hardcore level 100
163
Created multiplayer parties
166 million
Most popular class
Sorceress
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Particularly the playtime is impressive. Recently, Blizzard also revealed how quickly Diablo 4 has sold: Within 5 days, it had a revenue of 666 million US dollars (via activisionblizzard.com).
In comparison, a blockbuster from the same company is ready: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 had the largest CoD release in history and achieved around 1 billion dollars in revenue after 10 days.
However, at least one figure in the statistics is somewhat disappointing: So far, only 430,000 players have been defeated in the fields of hatred, the PvP area of Diablo 4. Alone the nasty Butcher has already chopped up 10 times as many players into butcher-friendly pieces.
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When should I break down or sell items in Diablo 4?
Why is PvP so unpopular? This can currently only be speculated.
One reason is certainly the somewhat unfair system with the world levels. Currently, one can ride into the PvP area at world level 1 with a high level and unleash one’s power fantasies without restriction. Blizzard is working on it, and a patch is supposed to come soon.
Additionally, Diablo 4 is more of a PvE game that offers much more content in the fight against NPCs. Some players don’t even think about going into PvP or simply haven’t had the chance yet.
Actually, I was not really interested in “The Division: Resurgence“, the mobile game of the well-known Tom Clancy series from Ubisoft, until now. But that has changed today. Not only does the game come remarkably close to the original, but it also sounds like the continuation of “The Division 1,” which players have always wished for.
This is how Ubisoft attracts with new content: In summer 2022, “The Division Resurgence” was announced as the mobile game of the Division series. At that time, the game seemed to be just a trimmed-down version of Division adapted for mobile devices.
However, since yesterday’s Ubisoft Forward, it has become clear: “The Division: Resurgence” is apparently not just a trimmed-down mobile version of the 3rd-person cover shooter, but a promising expansion of the popular The Division in New York City, which could now also convince hardcore fans.
Thus, “The Division: Resurgence” will offer a brand-new MMO adventure and a campaign independent of Tom Clancy’s The Division 1 and The Division 2.
The game will also include new perspectives on important story elements.
Furthermore, players can expect new game modes for both PvP and PvE, new specializations, even new enemy factions and a new social space.
As in the original, it will also be rounded off by a quite detailed game world, solid animations, day and night cycles, as well as dynamic weather effects in Unreal Engine 4.
In the latest pre-rendered CGI trailer for “The Division: Resurgence,” you can catch a first glimpse of the familiar environment of the new mobile agents, which started in beta today:
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The Division Resurgence – CGI Trailer shows the new free-to-play third-person shooter role-playing game for mobile devices
Free gaming experience with open social space
This is new in “The Division: Resurgence”: Basically, “The Division: Resurgence” of course offers the well-known Division experience – just on mobile phones.
The unique core story itself does not change much:
In this specially designed The Division experience for mobile devices, you once again embody an agent of the “Strategic Homeland Division” and have the mission to restore order, fight enemy factions, protect civilians, and help them build a better future.
Moreover, it offers the familiar 3rd-person shooter feel from Division 1 and 2, RPG character development, the MMO approach, cover mechanics, looting and leveling, as well as a large open world in New York City.
You eliminate enemies in various new operations and activities, gaining experience points to level up.
There is also a dedicated first-person perspective at the push of a button, even with sights.
Familiar Division gameplay with new enemy factions & specializations on Unreal Engine 4
Ubisoft promises a “brand new MMO adventure”
Even if a lot is supposed to be new in “The Division: Resurgence,” it is not necessary to know the events from parts 1 and 2 to get into the game. However, experienced Division agents should be able to recognize connections and thus gain new perspectives on old story elements from Division.
Another change will be the shared and open MMO world.
There will no longer be an instanced game world as is currently the case with the Division games, but an “open social space.”
This means you will encounter significantly more other gamers in “The Division: Resurgence.”
Whether you want to play alone or in co-op mode is still up to you.
Also, besides the PvEvP classified Dark Zone, there is still the solo PvP mode “Conflict: Domination.”
In this mode, only player duels take place and you now have to compete mobile in two four-player teams to hold control points.
Play in a team or alone – the open social place lets you choose
Ubisoft has also made some technical changes: With Resurgence, you can challenge your smartphone graphically, as the title does not rely on the previously used Snowdrop engine, but uses Unreal Engine 4.
Unfortunately, there is still no detailed information about the new enemy factions or new specializations, such as the field medic.
But even with this information alone, “The Division: Resurgence” already sounds like the Division, or like a continuation that Ubisoft should have released years ago as a successor to Division 1 – just not as a mobile version.
“The Division: Resurgence” officially started its first two-phase beta on June 13 at 12 PM. However, not yet in Germany, but in Australia, Chile, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.
Interested players from Germany will therefore have to wait a bit longer before they can discover the game themselves. However, pre-registrations are already possible now.
This allows you to unlock exclusive rewards at launch. All further information can be found on the website www.thedivisionresurgence.com.
“The Division: Resurgence” is supposed to recruit new and old agents for the mobile version
What are the requirements? As a free-to-play title, Resurgence will be available for all iOS and Android devices. You can also use a Bluetooth controller to play. However, your device should have at least 8 GB of free storage space.
When is the release of Division: Resurgence? There is not yet a specific date. However, Ubisoft is now aiming for the official release in autumn 2023. When exactly, you will find out as always on MeinMMO.
This is how Resurgence is financed: The financing is done via in-game purchase options, such as microtransactions, as well as a shop where you can spend real money.
What do you think about the decision that The Division:Resurgence is exclusively coming to mobile? And do you believe that “The Division: Resurgence” has the potential to enrich the mobile gaming genre and set new standards? Then feel free to write it in the comments.
The trilogy of Mass Effect has many iconic scenes that BioWare wanted to release as statues in their own store. The first figure in the series caused quite a stir and was quickly removed because the team wanted to think about a better overall concept.
According to BioWare, the figure was supposed to serve as a “conversation starter” and was offered at a price of 135 US dollars. A total of 2,000 copies of the statue were produced, which made pre-order customers happy to have snagged one of the limited editions. However, BioWare has now canceled all pre-orders and halted the presale.
Attention, Spoiler: The following two paragraphs contain a story spoiler for the beginning of Mass Effect 2. If you haven’t played the title yet and want to experience it unspoiled, it’s best to read on after the video that appears.
What does the figure represent? The approximately 15 cm tall statue is the corpse of the female variant of Commander Shepard, frozen and lifeless, drifting in space. At the beginning of Mass Effect 2, we see the dead body floating among the debris of the Normandy after Commander Shepard was previously thrown into space.
This is one of the most iconic game openings in video game history. It would indeed be a conversation starter, albeit a macabre one. Precisely for this reason, BioWare probably wanted to capture the tragedy in a figure.
The Legendary Edition combines all three parts of Mass Effect:
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Mass Effect: Legendary Edition – Trailer
Statue of Mass Effect causes criticism among fans
How are the players reacting? The statue caused many fans to shake their heads due to its motif. The players call the statue “questionable”, and some even find the motif “terrible”. For this reason, BioWare felt compelled to remove the figure from sale and cancel the pre-orders:
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The statue was supposed to be part of a series in which iconic moments from Mass Effect are depicted as figures. Since BioWare did not provide enough information during the announcement, the sale is now paused.
Now, pre-order customers are speaking out, disappointed by the halt in sales. Here are some voices from users who would have kept the figure on sale:
Rvhochi: “It was questionable, but no one was forced to buy it…”
T00metal: “Please bring it back for presale, that was hilarious.”
Milabanilla: “[…] Everyone who was offended needs to calm down. You don’t have to like the merch. Just move on and don’t buy it. Don’t ruin it for other people who thought it was pretty cool. […]”
In contrast, there are users who advocate for a halt in sales:
Kitsune_Reinara: “Thank you, that was tasteless. If you want to commemorate, a replica of the memorial we set up near the Normandy SR would be the best thing to do.”
stufflikehearts: “It is really a terrible figure. There are other popular figures you could use for something like this.”
JHCL56: “Thank you, that was like a slap in the face for those of us who love FemShep. I appreciate that you acknowledged our discomfort and concerns.”
