The Polish publisher CI Games has released a new trailer for its upcoming action RPG Lords of the Fallen. The title is regarded as a successor to the installment released in 2014, but it bears a striking resemblance to a very special game brand, namely Dark Souls. Check out the trailer here.
What kind of game is this? The new action game from CI Games has been in development for several years (via ign.com). It is based on Unreal Engine 5 and offers a semi-open world where you must stand your ground against all sorts of monstrosities. It is expected to offer these features (via Steam):
A parallel world awaits you, that of the dead as well as the living
A fast, fluid, and challenging combat system awaits you
Use magical attacks and buffs
Embark on shared adventures by inviting a second player
Experience characters that want to help you for their own reasons
Customize your character and choose from 9 starting classes, such as Knight, Rogue, or Fire Apprentice.
Check out the new trailer for Lords of the Fallen here.
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CI Games presents the new Lords of the Fallen – Gameplay Trailer
What does the trailer show? The trailer opens the scene with a group of several protagonists walking through a hall of epic proportions, receiving a red glove.
In advance, it is explained that the demon god Adyr has defeated the army of Mournstead with his legion and brought it down. Nevertheless, there seems to be hope in the form of the Dark Crusader.
Especially the musical accompaniment contributes to the atmosphere
The following shows a hauntingly beautiful landscape with different biomes. Several scenes are added that showcase the gameplay with combat encounters and the use of a lantern along with divine power. Overall, the presentation reminds of the Dark Souls series or Elden Ring.
Notably, the musical accompaniment enhances the ambiance, making you crave for more.
Whether the action title will eventually follow the successful path of a Dark Souls or Elden Ring remains uncertain for now. However, the trailer promises an action storm of epic proportions that you can play either solo or in co-op mode.
For several weeks, fans of Pokémon GO have expressed their frustration towards developer Niantic after an update made remote raids more expensive. Now, Pokémon GO director Michael Steranka has commented on the matter.
However, Niantic did not respond to the matter in the following weeks, leading to further criticism. Now, Pokémon GO director Michael Steranka has addressed the issues in an interview with the portal Dot Esports (via dotesports).
This is what Steranka says: In the interview with Dot Esports, Steranka explains that they have heard the movement, “we read everything and see everything,” says the director. He means, they “prefer to let actions speak rather than words” and emphasizes: “And we, as a development team, have really worked hard to put together a whole bunch of new features that, hopefully, players will like over the course of this year.”
The decision regarding remote raids was also difficult for him, says Steranka, but he believes:
If we look at the overall state of the game and the kind of behavior that remote raids brought with it, then it simply did not fit the kind of experience we wanted to create. And I can honestly say that it even became an unhealthy way for me personally to engage with the game. I was just spending money on PokéCoins to spam as many legendary raids as possible.
And we are talking about legendary Pokémon, which are supposed to be the epic pinnacle of all Pokémon content. And this is something that players, myself included, do more than a dozen times a day, some even more than 100 times a day. So this is something that, to be honest, we let wait a little too long and ultimately had to correct.
They did not take the decision lightly, but it was necessary for the longevity of the game, explains Steranka. Currently, there are no plans to address the points of HearUsNiantic, “because we will stick to the decision made,” says Steranka: “But instead, we hope that players will see a lot of the hard work that the team has put into this game over the past year, because I think what we will release in 2023 will really blow people away.”
The discussion about the changes is being conducted very emotionally in parts. This has also caused problems within the community:
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How does the community react? In the subreddits about Pokémon GO, the statement is already being discussed in an initial reaction and is largely received critically (via reddit). Players express frustration that it seems that the concerns of the community are not being addressed.
“It is so sad to see this. They are aware of the complaints, they know that they are losing revenue, but they continue because the vision is apparently more important than profit and the well-being of the players,” writes user hoenndex (via reddit).
“This was obvious from the start. It is no secret that they never intended to reverse the changes,” says user nvdnqvi (via reddit)
“I want to be honest. I understand what they are talking about, and the P2W culture in games is a tough battle,” says user cjjones07 in another thread on the topic (via reddit): “But the execution and especially the fact that they do not show the community respect for the ‘HearUsNiantic movement’ to address the changes is a slap in the face.”
Whether Niantic can win back the angry players with new features remains to be seen for now. One of these new features has just been introduced: Soon, Pokémon GO will feature Crypto Raids.
What do you think about the discussion? Let us know in the comments!
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After more than a decade, Scarlett Johansson is leaving the MCU. In that time, she contributed not only to impressive scenes as Natasha Romanoff but also to the female presence in Marvel films. She recently spoke about this in a podcast with Gwyneth Paltrow.
What significance did Scarlett Johansson have for the MCU? The superhero genre has changed significantly over the past 10 years, especially regarding the presence of female characters. It wasn’t until 2019 that Captain Marvel was released, the first film with a female lead at Marvel.
Since Iron Man 2, Scarlett Johansson has played the role of Agent Natasha Romanoff and is remembered for her skilled hand-to-hand combat techniques. Over time, she portrayed the character in eight Marvel films, showcasing not only her fighting skills but also her abilities as a hacker, protector, and spy.
Here you can see a trailer for Black Widow:
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What was her start like at Marvel? Scarlett Johansson was warmly welcomed by her colleague Gwyneth Paltrow during her first appearance in Iron Man 2. Paltrow, who played Pepper Potts, expressed her joy at having another woman around:
“We were so excited that you were there, and I was so happy to have another woman nearby,” Paltrow said to Johansson in a podcast, according to our partner site 3D Juegos. Johansson recalls this and says: “You kept saying: Oh thank God!” and replied that she felt similarly later.
How did she feel as a woman at Marvel? When she was filming The Avengers, she was one of very few women. She felt the underrepresentation of female characters and describes the male-dominated film set as “a huge sausage party” (via Insider). She was one of the female stars advocating for a “purely female Marvel film.”
This group of actresses is incredibly powerful, and when they come together, it’s explosive and unstoppable. So yes, I advocate for it. I think the audience wants it, and I definitely belong to that.
In which Marvel films did she appear? Scarlett Johansson portrayed Natasha Romanoff in eight Marvel films. In another film, she appeared only in a post-credits scene.
Iron Man 2
Marvel’s The Avengers
The Return of the First Avenger
Avengers: Age of Ultron
The First Avenger: Civil War
Avengers: Infinity War
(Captain Marvel, post-credits scene)
Avengers: Endgame
Black Widow
Has Scarlett Johansson finished with Marvel? In the podcast with Gwyneth Paltrow, she stated that she has finished with her role as Black Widow. It thus seems unlikely that she will return to Marvel.
She said in the podcast to Paltrow, “I’m done. This chapter is over. I’ve done everything I needed to do.” Playing a character for over a decade has been a unique experience for her.
The scepter was passed in Endgame to her sister Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), whom we will see in Thunderbolts. And regarding female representation, we can look forward to The Marvels, which will be released in theaters at the end of this year.
Jackalyptic Games and NetEase have announced a new game with the Warhammer IP. There is not much information yet, but a clear direction can be derived from the developer’s key data.
What kind of game will it be? So far, there is no name for the game. NetEase and Jackalyptic Games have only stated in a press release that “a game based on a Warhammer IP” is in development in partnership with Games Workshop.
However, Games Workshop is known for selling the license for Warhammer games quite liberally to studios. In this case, however, some industry veterans with a lot of experience in the MMO field are behind the game.
Who is behind the game? Jackalyptic Games is led by Jack Emmert, who previously worked at Cryptic Studios. Emmert was involved in some of the most famous MMORPGs of the last 20 years:
Neither NetEase nor Jackalyptic are discussing what exactly the new Warhammer game will be. However, they emphasize that the studio is committed to “immersive online multiplayer gameplay for PC and console.” So probably no mobile MMORPG.
Warhammer 40,000: The trailer for the series Pariah Nexus
Science Fiction or Fantasy – What is coming?
The Warhammer universe consists of several parts, each with its own story. Accordingly, it is not entirely clear what kind of setting you can expect. Possible would be:
While the Fantasy IP would traditionally be more suitable for an MMORPG, a Sci-Fi MMO based on Emmert’s past would be more likely. However, according to reports, the game is still in early development.
Personally, this is great news for me. Warhammer is one of the best worlds ever for me, and whether it’s fantasy or 40k, I definitely want to check out a new Warhammer MMO:
29-year-old Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa is not only one of the most successful female streamers on Twitch, but has also built an empire on the paid platform OnlyFans. For lonely fans, the streamer has now launched a very special offer: an AI companion.
What is she up to now? Amouranth was only banned from Twitch at the beginning of May, and now the streamer is back in full force, presenting her latest project: an AI chatbot that is meant to resemble her. Fans will be able to chat with “AI Amouranth” and ask her questions.
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In collaboration with the platform Forever Voices, the streamer is launching a chatbot that fans can use to pass lonely hours. AI Amouranth is supposed to converse with viewers and even provide realistic voice responses.
The realistic experience is said to blur the lines between real and virtual interaction, according to Forever Voices. Users should be able to establish an “indistinguishable connection” with the celebrities of their choice.
This is what a conversation with AI-Amouranth is supposed to look like (via Dexerto)
What does Amouranth say about her AI counterpart? The Twitch streamer stated in a press release how excited she is about the project:
I am all about taking risks and pushing boundaries. Above all, it is important to me to be there for my amazing audience. AI-Amouranth is designed to meet every fan’s needs to ensure an unforgettable and comprehensive experience.
When will AI-Amouranth launch? The chatbot is set to launch today, May 19, as part of the Forever Companion platform from Forever Voices. In addition to Amouranth, AI versions of various famous personalities will also be available there.
Amouranth, who has always had a keen business sense, apparently has big plans for 2023. In addition to the AI chatbot, the streamer is also organizing events for Twitch and announced new content in collaboration with the paid platform OnlyFans – and they are supposed to be fun for the whole family.
Valve has issued new guidelines for gambling with skins in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and seems to be enforcing them rigorously. There is now a report on Twitter about a player who has been trading skins in CS:GO (Steam) for 9 years. Valve has permanently banned him from trading cosmetic items. As a result, items worth $185,000 are now worthless.
This is the situation:
CS:GO is one of the most popular games on Steam and one of the largest games in the world.
The shooter features cosmetic items: so-called skins. They change the appearance of weapons in the game. The trading of these skins on the marketplace on Steam is so widespread that any skin in CS:GO can be exchanged for cash at any time. It involves tens of thousands of euros.
Valve is cleaning up in CS:GO, apparently ahead of Counter-Strike 2:
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Steam: Valve bans gambling on May 10 and is enforcing it
This is now the change on Steam: Valve banned “gambling” on Steam on May 10. In the “Steam Online Conduct Code,” the prohibition of “conducting gambling” is now explicitly stated.
This was discovered in the rules on May 10, 2023.
Apparently, Valve has decided to specifically target gambling with skins in CS:GO. Previously, Valve had positioned itself against “business activities,” but now gambling is explicitly mentioned.
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Valve removes the ability to trade skins from traders with valuable inventories
These are the effects: A user writes on Twitter that one of his friends has been trading skins in CS:GO for 9 years. He has now been permanently banned from trading with the community.
This means he can still use the skins himself, but he can no longer sell them on the marketplace.
The man has already written 4 tickets but has encountered deaf ears at Valve and can no longer complain.
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As the Spanish site 3DJuegos writes, the man owns skins in CS:GO that are worth $200,000 (about €185,000). He has also admitted to using such betting sites in the past.
His ban is now seen as a sign that Valve is seriously taking action against betting sites in CS:GO. There are warnings against engaging with any platform that is not recognized by Valve.
Standing Stone Games, the developer behind the MMORPG The Lord of the Rings Online, has now responded to the announcement of the new MMO from Amazon Games. In a post on their own forum, the developer comments on the supposed competition and explains how their own project will proceed.
What is The Lord of the Rings Online? The Lord of the Rings Online is an MMORPG based on the novels of J.R.R. Tolkien. The developer behind the game is Standing Stone Games (formerly Turbine). They have been providing updates to the game for 17 years, such as an updated graphics, while it is published by Daybreak Games.
Check out a trailer for The Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG here.
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Creators of the MMORPG HdRO: ‘The road goes on and on …’
What does Standing Stone Games say about Amazon’s Lord of the Rings MMO? The announcement from Amazon Games has been brought to Standing Stone Games by fans of The Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG.
Community Manager Cordovan took the opportunity last Wednesday to give a statement in the forum of the in-house MMORPG regarding the new Lord of the Rings MMO from Amazon Games. In it, he first reassures the worried community that HdRO will not disappear (via forums.lotro.com). Specifically, Cordovan shares:
During the past days, we have received a lot of hints from excited but also worried community members regarding the new MMO in the Tolkien universe from Amazon Games.
Like you, we and our partners at Middle-earth Enterprises are huge fans of The Lord of the Rings Online. It’s popular, it’s 16, it’s a classic.
HdRO is like the long-lived tree-herders, Elves, or Dwarves; and we mortals are the guardians of HdRO and its community. Standing Stone is pursuing every intention to grow and support the community. The road goes on and on …
The post concludes with a quote from an old travel song from The Lord of the Rings. It has received over a hundred reactions, including many likes.
What does Amazon Games say about HdRO? Christoph Hartmann, the head of Amazon Games, is meanwhile fighting back. Although he comments that he is a fan of HdRO – calling it not a bad game – he claims that Amazon’s MMO is worlds better (via Gamespot).
For the end of 2023, the next expansion was already announced in January (via lotro.com). It remains exciting to see which of the two titles will ultimately appeal most to fans of the Tolkien universe.
What do you think? Have you tried HDRO? Is it the optimal MMORPG for fans of The Lord of the Rings, or is there room for improvement? Write your thoughts in the comments.
Before the release of Diablo 4, dedicated players could receive some special rewards. That is not likely possible now and has led to the community teasing: Those who have the reward are obviously “better” than others.
What kind of reward is that? It’s about Ashava’s Cry. During the Server Slam, you could earn various rewards, including a cute wolf pup as transmog and a horn that you can attach to your horse: Ashava’s Cry.
While most rewards were available to everyone by simply reaching a certain level or a town, the horn was a challenge. The fairly tough boss Ashava had to be defeated at level 20.
This is the discussion: Shortly after the end of the Server Slam on May 14, the horn of Ashava was practically the sole topic both in the subreddit for Diablo 4 and in several forums. Mainly, memes were exchanged, such as Napoleon with the horn of Ashava or the famous Family Guy scene.
One user even states that his fiancée left him because he does not own the horn. There were also some complaints that Ashava was simply too tough and claims that one did not receive the horn.
This resulted in a certain division within the community, which at least in some parts has pushed hard against the boundaries of humor.
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“You may play with us … over there”
In some posts, players are seemingly jokingly looking for guilds with pure “horn bearers” to distinguish themselves from the “rabble”. At least one of these threads has already been closed as it apparently aimed to trigger too much.
Others have opened the “Ashava Trophy Club,” which strongly resembles elite groups or nobility. In one thread, a user attempts to frame the situation a bit more critically, stating that this chokehold of “FOMO” is ridiculous.
FOMO, short for “Fear Of Missing Out,” describes the fear of missing something. However, the trophy’s effect is peculiar, as one hardly sees it in an isometric game. It has no gameplay benefit anyway. The top comment has almost even more upvotes:
Do not worry, for we at the Ashava Trophy Club have decided that, despite the fact that you have failed to achieve the greatness we obviously possess, we are willing to allow you to play this game with us … over there.
The fear of the players goes so far that some allegedly even demanded their money back and returned the game just because they did not receive the trophy. Whether that’s true is open to question.
Meanwhile, many fans show annoyance about the whole discussion. The meme feels too forced and clichéd: “beating a dead horse,” as they say in English. Even if all of this is probably intended as fun, a certain defensive attitude is forming here.
By the way, I belong to the Ashava Trophy Club and am therefore allowed to write about it.
At least away from this discussion, there is bright joy about the upcoming release of the game. The tests have thrilled thousands of players who are now waiting for the release. You can find all the information on this in the overview:
Netflix has an impressive selection of movies and series, it’s easy to lose track and miss out on some noteworthy titles. That’s why we’ve picked 5 series on Netflix with only one season that you can comfortably binge-watch over a weekend.
What are these series? When selecting the series, we made sure that they only have one season and a complete storyline. Thus, we only considered specifically so-called short or miniseries.
Series that were cancelled after the first season or where fans are waiting for a second season after a cliffhanger have been deliberately disregarded.
We will briefly introduce the 5 series, avoiding spoilers as much as possible.
Why is series “x” not included? We have limited our list to 5 series. Of course, there are other series that also have their fans and are worth recommending. If your favorite series is missing, you can certainly mention it in the comments.
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The Queen’s Gambit
Genre: Drama |Production Type: Live-Action | Setting: America 1950s to 1960s Number of Episodes: 7 |Episode Length: approx. 46 to 68 minutes |German Premiere: October 23, 2020
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What kind of series is this? Elizabeth grows up as a young girl in an orphanage in Kentucky, USA. There she learns to play chess outside of class and quickly reveals an extraordinary talent.
The young girl quickly matures into an exceptionally skilled chess player and not only dominates her peers. Elizabeth invests a lot of time and training into the game of kings and participates in various tournaments.
In the process, she not only builds a reputation as a talented player, but soon competes against the best players.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners
Genre: Drama | Production Type:Anime |Setting: Cyberpunk |Number of Episodes: 10 | Episode Length: approx. 25 minutes |German Premiere: September 13, 2022
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What kind of series is this? Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is an anime series that takes you into the futuristic world of the role-playing game “Cyberpunk 2077” and is set in the city of “Night City.” The events of the series, however, take place before the actions of the game.
At the center of Night City is the drive for power and glamour. Most people in the metropolis live in poor conditions and dream of a better life, but their fates are heavily dependent on the choices of large corporations that control the city and its inhabitants.
The world of cyberpunk has undergone significant technological advancement alongside wars and disasters in the past. Many people are equipped with data chips in their heads and mechanical implants that give them unnatural strength, extreme speed, or even deadly weapons.
People with a particular interest in the use of such implants are called cyberpunks. They continuously have further enhancements implanted into their bodies in pursuit of power, fame, and wealth, escaping the life of an insignificant inhabitant of Night City.
David Martinez is also a so-called cyberpunk, who turns to military implants as a young adult after a family tragedy and shortly thereafter takes a path as a respected mercenary. In the process, David meets new friends with whom he collaborates, as well as his great love.
However, life as a cyberpunk inevitably brings about further tragedies, and the action-packed storyline of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners escalates at a pace that barely allows the audience to catch their breath.
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Godless
Genre: Western | Production Type:Live-Action | Setting: Wild West Number of Episodes: 7 | Episode Length: approx. 41 to 80 minutes | German Premiere: November 22, 2017
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What kind of series is this? The lonely gunslinger Roy Goode hides on the ranch of Alice Fletcher near the small town of LaBelle. Most of the men there died as miners in a mining accident, leaving the town full of widows.
Roy, who helps on the ranch, was once part of the criminal gang of the notorious outlaw Frank Griffin, but after Griffin committed some cruel acts, Roy stole from the gang and fled from the outlaw’s revenge.
Griffin is now searching for his former protégé and leaves a trail of destruction in his wake.
Midnight Mass
Genre: Horror | Production Type:Live-Action | Setting: Present | Number of Episodes: 7 | Episode Length: approx. 60 to 70 minutes | German Premiere: September 24, 2021
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What kind of series is this? “Midnight Mass” takes place on Crockett Island, a remote island whose small community relies on crab fishing and suffers from an oil disaster.
At the center of the story is former prisoner Riley Flynn, who lost his religious faith during his imprisonment and consequently turns to the new priest of the local church, Father Paul.
However, he is not the person he seems to be, and soon mysterious things begin happening on the island. Crockett Island is faced with unexplained miracles and religious fanaticism.
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Genre: Drama | Production Type:Live-Action | Setting: Present | Number of Episodes: 7 | Episode Length: approx. 42 to 52 minutes | German Premiere: August 25, 2021
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What kind of series is this? Nick Brewer is regarded as a loving husband and father who seems to have a dark secret.
After Nick mysteriously disappears one day, a video of him surfaces on the internet showing him with a sign that says, “I abuse women. At 5 million views, I die.”
A race against time begins, and in their attempt to save Nick’s life, Nick’s sister Pia and his wife Sophie uncover previously unknown secrets about Nick.
Soon, more videos with even worse confessions from Nick surface, and the question arises whether Nick actually committed the confessed acts and how much truth there is in a video seen by people on social media.
Bonus – Black Mirror and Love, Death & Robots
In addition to some completed series that you can binge-watch over a weekend, Netflix also offers series with self-contained seasons or episodes that we want to present to you here as a small bonus.
Black Mirror – a science fiction series in which each episode tells a different story. The episodes constantly present a dystopian version of the near future and portray the effects that modern technologies and media could have on humanity.
Love, Death & Robots – a science fiction series that tells various stories in short episodes, each concluding at the end of an episode. In addition to sci-fi elements, the series also draws on fantasy, horror, and comedic aspects.
If you’re not only looking for new series that you can binge-watch over a single weekend but also looking for anime recommendations, MeinMMO author and anime expert Cortyn has some interesting titles for you:
From one blunder to the next. Blizzard aims to advocate for trans people while branding itself a “liar.”
In recent years, the “Pride Month” has gained increasing significance. While many use this time to raise awareness of diversity and fight for the rights and equal treatment of all people who identify as “LGBTQ+,” some companies also try to position themselves during this period and represent these values or polish their own image.
Blizzard has also attempted this – and made a bitter yet humorous mistake.
What is this action about? Between mid-May and the end of June, Blizzard sells a new collection in its shop. The “Blizzard Pride Collection” consists of clothing featuring various logos related to Blizzard, either in the colors of the rainbow flag or those of the transgender flag (light blue, pink, white).
The sale was promoted on Twitter with a somewhat “amusing” post. A shirt in the transgender colors with the lettering “Blizzard” is visible. However, the color choice is unfortunate because the letters “LI” and “AR” prominently appear in bright pink, forming the word “Liar.”
This was also noted by Twitter user @SouljaBoymoder, who pointed it out:
The response from the community is reflected in the likes on the posts.
The original Blizzard post has just over 1,400 likes.
The post by SouljaBoymoder has over 46,000 likes.
Why is the “Liar” so funny? Blizzard has had several significant scandals in recent years. Much of it revolved around sexism, bullying, or insults directed at trans people. These scandals resulted in many layoffs and numerous changes within the company. Since then, Blizzard has made increased efforts to champion diversity and represents these values more strongly in its games – especially noticeable in Overwatch.
However, many former fans do not believe that real change has occurred at Blizzard so quickly and criticize that the current actions are just about “cleaning up” its name. They accuse Blizzard of lying – and therefore find it particularly ironic that Blizzard, through the colors on the T-shirt, brands itself a “Liar.”
The shirt displayed in the advertisement can no longer be found in the shop, by the way.
Ultimately, this is probably just a mishap – but one that probably won’t occur again.
It is actually unfortunate that the whole action is cast in such a mocking light. Because the profits from the sales until the end of June will be donated to the “National Center for Transgender Equality,” which advocates for the equality of trans people.
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Currently, the Mid-Season Invitationals for League of Legends are happening, and even in a professional tournament, bugs and errors can occur. Such an error happened in the game between BLG and G2. However, it was not the error itself but the resulting pause that caused an uproar.
What happened? In the fourth match of the opponents, the game paused at 6:40. The player ON from the Chinese team BLG requested the pause because he could not consume his biscuit in the game.
This is an item that appears in the inventory due to the rune “Biscuit Delivery” and restores health and mana when consumed.
The pause was deemed legitimate and executed by the referees. After a longer pause, the game continued.
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G2 fans feel disadvantaged by the pause
What was the problem with this pause? Above all, the timing of the pause. The jungler of BLG “XUN” was about to die when the pause was initiated.
Although G2 did get this kill on Xun after the interruption – apparently outside the broadcasted stream – the flow of the game was clearly disrupted, and BLG was able to use the pause to recover.
You can see the moment of the pause in this Twitch clip:
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The thirty-minute pause, during which the bug was not fixed at all, did not improve the atmosphere and caused discontent among the viewers. Especially the G2 fans felt disadvantaged by the pause.
How did the audience react? The audience was not pleased with the seemingly pointless pause and booed the Chinese team when the game resumed. The fact that the pause was deemed legitimate by the referees did not seem to interest the fans present.
Ultimately, the Chinese team BLG won against the European team G2 3:1, eliminating them from the tournament.
In League of Legends the big tournament “MSI 2023” for the fans of teams from Europe and North America has already taken place. It was the worst beating that many western LoL fans can remember. The gap to the teams from South Korea and China is wider than ever before.
This is the situation:
At MSI 2023, the best LoL teams in the world compete against each other: The 4 major regions each send 2 teams into the race.
With 3 rounds remaining, all teams from Europe and North America have been eliminated. It wasn’t even close.
The special thing: This time the tournament was so one-sided that even teams from North America did not compete against teams from Europe. These are the matches that western fans particularly look forward to, as there is a fierce rivalry between fans of the LEC and the LCS.
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G2 plays 2-6 against Asia and is still in the best position
Who was the last to be eliminated? The European team G2 fought the hardest, managing to win at least 1 match in their loss against the Chinese team BLG, losing only 1-3. Previously, they had already secured a victory in a 1-3 loss against the favorites Gen G. with Chovy.
Thus, G2 has at least won 2 games against teams from Asia and lost 6.
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In the USA, the “Golden Guardians” managed to win a single game in a 1-2 loss against BLG.
Another user on Reddit says:
This is the worst tournament the West has had that I can remember. There’s nothing to argue or debate about, we looked so much worse than the East this time. It feels like it was 10 years ago.
Before the tournament, he was still in a good mood:
Why were there no duels between EU and NA? That was just bad luck. In the Loser’s Bracket, the two regions did not play against each other, but rather against a team from their own region. G2 eliminated the MAD Lions, Cloud9 sent the Golden Guardians to the airport.
In the next round, however, both winners were eliminated by a team from Asia.
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Meanwhile, more and more extremely strong young players have emerged in South Korea and China, forming top teams and challenging each other. The Asian players also seemed to develop much stronger and faster. While G2 could defeat young stars like Showmaker and Canyon in 2019, they were already hopeless in 2020.
In the last tournaments, the “skill gap” between West and East has only continued to grow. In this tournament, MSI 2023, teams from the West no longer play any role.
Chovy could become the star of the tournament.
Fans from Europe and North America are disappointed and bitter
This is what the fans say: They see it with gallows humor (via Reddit). It is said: One could add another loser round to the loser’s bracket and call it the “West Round”.
One user says: For years it has only been about who stinks less against the Asians. Europe or the USA? This time it cannot even be said:
From Europe’s perspective, one could argue: At least we have won 2 games against Asia and you only 1.
From North America’s perspective, one could say: At least we haven’t lost any games under 20 minutes.
One user says: Particularly tragic is that “G2” has renamed itself to “T1-Killers” and now does not even have the chance to play against the team they are supposedly the “fearful opponents” of.
Another user on Reddit says:
This is the worst tournament the West has had that I can remember. There’s nothing to argue or debate about, we looked so much worse than the East this time. It feels like it was 10 years ago.
Before the tournament, he was still in a good mood:
Yesterday, the first-person shooter Hawken Reborn was released. One day after the Early Access launch, there are already over 900 reviews on Steam – only 21% of them are positive.
What disappoints Hawken Reborn? In the reviews on Steam, the new free-to-play shooter is being criticized. The story, which feels impersonal to many players, as well as the environment, are particularly criticized. Some even found the graphics in the 2013 Hawken better than those of today. “yoshi” writes in his review on Steam:
I don’t mind that it’s only PvE, but what bothers me is that nothing resembles the previous game. The movement, the sound, the user interface, the animations, the weapons… everything is different and bland.
The display (HUD) is unintuitive and ugly compared to the original HUD. The movement and controls do not feel like they did before, when you could feel the weight of the mech.
Hawken Reborn: Return as a Single Player Shooter on Steam – Trailer
It is also criticized that the characters in the comic-style cutscenes look like they were generated by AI. In fact, the facial features look different every time, especially the mouth and teeth.
It also seems that the woman changed her earrings for each scene:
Boring Gameplay, Odd Controls
First opinions about Hawken Reborn were published on Reddit and do not sound much better. “hirmuolio” writes in a subreddit that the movement in the mech feels bad. The mouse speed seems to be buggy and remains too fast despite changes. The cockpit sways too much when moving, the turn speed is too fast.
The gameplay is boring. Enemies spawn, you kill them, until they stop spawning. This is the only goal, nothing changes even when you complete the actual mission objective. “hirmuolio” also finds the level design boring. It is an open field with few structures.
Mein-MMO author Nicole Wakulczyk got a brief impression: I can only agree with the opinions. My first impression was: Help, why is someone telling me what their tasks as a mechanic are while I am completing a mission, killing enemies, and learning the mechanics. The first minutes in the game felt incredibly hectic to me, even though I am not a shooter novice.
The movement felt strange, the mech only reacted shortly after I moved the mouse – and then way too fast. The missions also seem completely arbitrary and achieving the goals feels unsatisfying. After the first task, everything felt repetitive. Fly off, kill all enemies, come back, repair the mech, take on the next mission.
And someone was constantly talking without me even knowing who all these people are and what role they play. Meanwhile, a stressful music played continuously that reminded me of YouTube ads where mobile games are shown.
I find it unfortunate that the game only has English text and voice output. Even if you have good English skills, it is difficult to follow the texts while being busy with other things.
Is there still hope for Hawken Reborn? Since the developers have planned the Early Access for 12-18 months, it is quite possible that a lot will change in the game. However, whether players will still be interested in the shooter then is another question.
It is worth noting that the shooter is free. With its almost 9 GB, it also loads quickly – and can be uninstalled just as quickly.
From Wednesday, you can evolve Cosmovum into Pokémon GO into Solgaleo or Lunala. But which is better and what evolution is worth it for whom? Find out here.
When will the evolutions be available? On Wednesday, the event Astral Eclipse begins. As part of the event, you can finally evolve Cosmovum into Solgaleo or Lunala. This presents you with a tough decision, as so far you can only obtain one Cosmog through the Special Research “A Cosmic Companion”.
We will show you which of the two evolutions, Solgaleo or Lunala, you should choose.
How does the evolution work?
What you need to know: Before the start of the Astral Eclipse, you cannot carry out the evolutions. But after the start, Cosmovum can be evolved into Solgaleo or Lunala for 100 Cosmog candies.
How you can control the evolution will be explained here:
Currently, you only have one Cosmog that you can evolve. Therefore, we provide you with decision-making aids for the evolution in this article. Niantic has already confirmed that you will be able to catch more Cosmog in the future. When this will be and how it will be possible is unclear.
Solgaleo or Lunala – Which evolution is better?
Lunala:
Belongs to the types Ghost and Psychic
With a moveset of Confusion and Shadow Ball, it has quite strong DPS
If you want double Psychic attacks, Lunala is rather weak and ranks far behind the best Psychic attackers
Solgaleo:
Belongs to the types Psychic and Steel
Can really heat things up in PvP with its Fire attacks
Could become a new meta pick in PvP
Cosmog, Cosmovum, Solgaleo and Lunala
Although the Pokémon have strong base stats, they also need to impress with their movesets. So far, they have not quite succeeded in doing that. Moreover, it is still quite labor-intensive to gather candies for Cosmog, as it can only be caught through Special Research. Therefore, leveling up a Solgaleo or Lunala to participate in raids is intensive.
Conclusion: Based on the information available about Lunala and Solgaleo so far, Lunala is the better Pokémon as a raid attacker. It may be more worthwhile as an evolution for you than Solgaleo. It has the best use as a Psychic attacker in raids. However, it is by no means as strong as Mewtwo.
In PvP, Solgaleo, however, is the more exciting choice. In the Master League, it will find its best use. This conclusion is also supported by PvP expert JRE47, who explains the strengths and weaknesses of the two Pokémon in a larger analysis on reddit.
Have you already thought about which of the two Pokémon you will evolve? Maybe you don’t care about the battle stats at all and just go for the looks. Or maybe you have such a weak Cosmog that evolving hasn’t been worth it for you so far.
Vote here in our survey and tell us and the other trainers whether you want to evolve a Lunala or a Solgaleo.
If you like, share the reasons for your decision here on MeinMMO in the comments. Perhaps you can help other players who are facing this decision.
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In Pokémon GO the Rocket event “Rising Shadows” awaits you starting from May 22, which brings you the long-awaited Crypto Raids and new fitting items. We at MeinMMO will show you what you need to know about the new raid format.
What event is it? On Monday, May 22, a new event called “Rising Shadows” will start in Pokémon GO. During this event, the members of Team GO Rocket will play a central role in the game again. While you could previously encounter the villains only at PokéStops and in balloons, Team GO Rocket will also claim the arenas for the first time.
Finally, you can look forward to special Crypto Raids, bringing Crypto-Mewtwo back into the game on May 27 and 28. We have summarized what you need to know about the Crypto Raids, what the new items are about, and what other content awaits you at the event below.
When does the event run? The Team GO Rocket event “Rising Shadows” starts on May 22, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time and runs until May 28, 2023, at 8:00 PM local time.
Update from May 18, 3:32 PM: We have added all raid bosses, spawns, and bonuses for the event “Rising Shadows” in the article.
These are the new Crypto Raids
What kind of raids are these? During the event, the members of Team GO Rocket will become particularly active again and will even take over the arenas for the first time. For this reason, you can encounter various Crypto Raid bosses there. If you defeat them, then you have the chance to secure this.
How strong will the Crypto Raid bosses be? The new Crypto bosses will master the raids at various difficulty levels, so keep an eye out for them in level-1, level-3, and level-5 raids.
However, according to Niantic, they are not supposed to be so easy to defeat since Team GO Rocket relies on strong specimens. Above all, Crypto-Mewtwo will be interesting for you. You can also expect the following monsters:
Crypto-Mewtwo* (only from May 27 at 10:00 AM to May 28 at 8:00 PM)
Pokémon that you can also encounter in their shiny form are marked with a (*).
And that’s not all, because they come with another special feature: bosses of the level-3 and level-5 raids will get angry when you fight against them. This will enhance their attack and defense. To defeat them, you should not only gather enough trainers with strong counters, but also rely on the new items.
How many trainers you need in the fight against the various Crypto Raid bosses remains to be seen for now.
Can you participate from a distance? No, to participate in a Crypto Raid, you must play on-site. Participation via remote raid is unfortunately not possible.
This is what the new raids look like
Will there also be regular raids? Yes, at all arenas that are not occupied by Team GO Rocket during the event, regular raids can still take place. You can expect the following raid bosses there:
Raids
Pokémon
Level-1 Raids
Piepi* Tentacha* Marill* Algitt Robball
Level-3 Raids
Magneton Lapras* Flunkifer* Impoleon
Level-5 Raids
Kapu-Kime* (until May 24) Regigigas* (from May 24)
Mega Raids
Mega-Pinsir* (until May 24) Mega-Altaria* (from May 24)
Pokémon that you can also encounter in their shiny form are marked with a (*).
However, there is one exception on May 27, 2023. On this day, exclusively Crypto Raids will take place between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM local time.
What you need to consider: While you would normally receive a team bonus for Premier Balls after a successful raid, there will be no such bonus for the won Crypto Raids. So get ready for fewer balls when catching.
The new items at a glance
What new items are there? In addition to the new Crypto Raids, there will also be three new items that can be useful in the fight against the Crypto Raid boss:
Crypto Shards: These are mysterious gem fragments that you obtain, similar to mysterious parts, by battling Team GO Rocket. You need to collect these to get a redeemed gem.
Shard Melter: This item is a device developed by Professor Willow, a kind of converter to assemble the collected mysterious gem fragments.
Redeemed Gem: Once you have assembled the collected parts, you will be rewarded with a “purified gem”. You need this in the fight against the Crypto Raid boss.
How to track down the members of Team GO Rocket, we will show you in the following video:
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Pokémon GO: Finding Rocket Bosses – How to Collect the Rocket Radar and Track Them Down
What does the redeemed gem bring in battle? To give yourself an advantage in battle, you should utilize redeemed gems. These temporarily weaken the Crypto Raid boss in terms of attack and defense when you use them during the battle.
Can multiple purified gems be used? Yes, you can use multiple of these redeemed gems during a raid to secure an advantage in battle. Your team should definitely utilize this. If you use these simultaneously, the effect will stack. If enough of these gems are used, you can tame the raid boss; it will no longer be angry and can be defeated more easily.
All Spawns & Bonuses for the Event “Rising Shadows”
In addition to the new Crypto Raids, during the event, you can also encounter various wild spawns and look forward to some bonuses. What these are, we have summarized for you below. All Pokémon that you can also find as shiny, we have marked for you with a (*).
All wild spawns:
Rettan*
Golbat
Smogon*
Hunduster*
Fiffyen*
Skunkapuh
Pionskora*
somewhat rarer:
Hisui-Baldorfish
Zurrokex
All event bonuses:
Special Crypto Raids with Crypto-Mewtwo from May 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time until May 28 at 8:00 PM local time
Team GO Rocket will increase its activity on May 27 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM local time
On this day, only Crypto Raids will take place
Team GO Rocket spawns more frequently at PokéStops and in balloons
How do you like the prospects of the new Crypto Raids? Will you try to fight the new raid bosses? Or do you miss the local community as support? Feel free to let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and also exchange thoughts with other trainers.
Because the time-limited trio mode in Fortnite was so popular, it was fully integrated into the game in 2021. With the new update, it has now been removed again and fans are disappointed.
The joy when it was finally possible to play Fortnite in trio mode was quite significant for some of us. For many, it was the perfect opportunity to play a few rounds with two friends in the colorful battle royale game.
If you now look at the available modes, you will probably immediately notice two things:
there is a ranked mode
the trios have been removed from the popular modes
In which modes was the trio mode removed? The trio mode is neither present in the builder mode, nor in no-build, nor in ranked. In no-build ranked, currently only duo is possible.
Here you can see the selection in the builder mode, in no-build and ranked with building:
This means you can play in most modes either alone, with a friend, or with three friends. A group of three players is no longer possible, unless you three play together with a randomly selected person.
You can set this up through filling the group in the game search, so that you then have a group of four. Alternatively, you can also face off against groups of four with a trio, without filling.
If you missed the trailer for Chapter 4 Season 2, here is the video:
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“It makes no sense”
Why was the popular mode removed? This is still unclear. The patch notes only mention that the mode has been removed. If you scroll through the comments in various Reddit threads, a few speculations arise.
Some players speculate that Fortnite wanted to up its game, after Warzone 2.0 introduced the ranked mode. Others believe that this should shorten wait times and motivate players to try other modes.
How are players reacting? In various Reddit threads, players express their dissatisfaction. User “samantha_sk” writes: “It doesn’t make sense that they do this. It reminds me of when trios didn’t exist and we had to wait for it to be added… Now we’re taking a step back” (via Reddit).
“ItsBullseye” also remembers the time when the trio mode was integrated into Fortnite: “When I first came to the game, I asked my friends to come online to play trios, and it was so much fun. I rarely have more than two friends online at the same time to play with.” (via Reddit)
Many players agree with him in the comments. Many of them play exclusively in trio mode. A few users write that they do not want to fill their group with random players, as many players are toxic or do not speak their language. This makes it difficult to coordinate during matches.
Mein-MMO author Nicole Wakulczykregrets the change: When I started the game and clicked through the modes, I noticed that my favorite mode was missing. I admit: I am also quite disappointed about the removal of trios. It has happened that we were in a duo group and rarely in a team, but trio is the mode I played the most – be it in Fortnite, in Apex or in Warzone.
I also believe that so many players are disappointed because they have formed teams and it has become a routine to run around the map with their two favorite mates and take down other trios.
What most players share is the hope that the removal is only temporary and that the popular mode will return.
Have you already loaded the new patch? You can find all the information about it here:
The Twitch streamer Asmongold is known for his often critical opinions on games like Diablo 4 and WoW. A fan now accuses him of ruining games for others. The streamer does not want to let that sit on him.
Why does Asmongold’s opinion carry so much weight? The Texan streamer attracts thousands of viewers to his Twitch channels Asmongold and zackrawrr, where he has been primarily active for some time. Many of his views are also spread as short clips on YouTube.
Asmongold is mainly known in connection with WoW, for which he seems to have a kind of love-hate relationship, but he is also a big fan of the Diablo franchise. He has also spent hundreds of hours on the Free2Play alternative Path of Exile.
Therefore, besides his fans, players who are not regular viewers of Asmongold might also be interested in the streamer’s opinion due to his reach and experience.
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Fans criticize that Asmongold complains too much
Why should you not listen to Asmongold? On May 15, a post titled “Stop listening to Asmon” appeared in the unofficial subreddit for Diablo 4. In it, the user “Rickytentoes” called for not letting the streamer ruin the game for you.
In every review video I’ve seen from this guy, he complains. “This is too weak,” “This feature is terrible.” I’m pretty sure his whole gimmick is to complain. Necros are not lame. The Druid can absolutely destroy. There are videos that prove it.
Diablo is supposed to be quite difficult. Play your build. Adapt your build to your play style. Stop letting Asmon ruin the game for you.
What do others say about it? In the comments, there is indeed agreement. Some Reddit users even go further and criticize the streamer’s skills in various games. In their view, his opinion is therefore also less significant.
Others are generally against being overly influenced by the opinion of a content creator or even letting a game be ruined by it.
However, some believe that there is certainly some merit to the streamer’s criticisms or at least grant him the right to have his own opinion.
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Streamer stands by his opinion
How does Asmongold react? A significant part of Asmongold’s streams is reacting to Reddit posts. Since the thread landed at the top of the D4 subreddit with more than 1,800 upvotes and over 1,600 comments, it is little surprise that the streamer discovered it.
After reading the post and skimming through some comments, Asmongold responded with a dripping sarcasm, “That’s right, gentlemen. I ruined Diablo 4.” The streamer did not want to leave the accusations unaddressed:
That’s crazy and has nothing to do with any of the objective analyses I’ve provided regarding the classes. Those are all just personal insults about me being bad at video games.
After defending his skills in Path of Exile (“I played the most complicated build!”), Asmongold reaffirmed his opinion that the Druid is a weak class: It’s like a person with one leg racing against a person with two legs.
However, Asmongold is not the only one who likes to express a strong opinion. His fans do not lag behind. Some viewers are completely horrified by the idea that he could have a happy relationship – then they might not be able to identify with him anymore.
In World of Warcraft, the race for the “World First Kill” is over. The guild “Team Liquid” has overtaken Echo and Method and secured the kill on Scalecommander Sarkareth – but during a crucial phase of the race, the stream was off on Twitch. The raid leader Maximum had almost 40,000 viewers live that day.
This is the situation:
In a World First race in WoW, it is about which guild defeats the currently hardest boss in World of Warcraft on the hardest difficulty level first worldwide.
The race actually takes place publicly: The raid guilds stream their boss fights on Twitch, fighting for advertising money and popularity. WoW has never had more viewers on Twitch than during a World First race.
But the US guild Team Liquid decided to skip the Twitch stream during the crucial phase of the race and “secretly” train for the final boss fight.
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“I know you’re mad – I don’t care”
This is how the leader justified the absence of the stream: When Team Liquid had defeated the penultimate boss in the raid and was about to pull the final boss, the raid leader, Maximum, said:
We’re going to try a bit without a stream now and go to bed early. I know it will really annoy some people, but I want to make it very clear: I don’t care at all. The only thing I’m interested in is winning. Everything we do from now on will only help our competitors, to be honest, and that sounds – I don’t know – like a really stupid idea. I’ll see you tomorrow.
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This is what the leader says: After the boss finally fell the next day, Team Liquid’s leader Maximum explained:
That’s why we didn’t stream last night. I have the feeling that if we had streamed the strategy and they [Method and Echo] had woken up to that strategy, they would have killed the boss before we woke up.
This is the background: If Team Liquid had streamed their attempts on the boss, the European guilds Echo and Method would have woken up in the morning and could have analyzed Team Liquid’s tries to gain an informational advantage. Then they would probably have killed the boss while Team Liquid was still asleep.
Therefore, the US guild Team Liquid consciously decided to forfeit Twitch fame for a few hours and annoy the fans as long as they secured the victory.
That was the moment of victory:
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How many viewers did he give up? Maximum streamed “only” 9 hours on May 14 when they were training, instead of 15 hours as usual. One can assume that about 3-6 hours were not shown – with around 40,000 viewers at peak.
Maximum was the biggest solo streamer for WoW on Twitch last week – only the guild “Echo_Esports” had more viewers. Team Liquid’s official stream ranked third.
On the last day of the race, when Team Liquid secured the World First, Maximum even had 92,000 viewers at peak.
For the fans, it may be frustrating to have missed an important part of the race when Team Liquid was “learning” the boss. But apparently, the guild deemed it necessary.
In FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, the Team of the Season has officially started. We reveal everything about the FIFA 23 TOTS – from voting to the release of the respective teams.
What is the TOTS anyway? The “Team of the Season” appears every year in Ultimate Team. The top players from different leagues are highlighted – and equipped with massively improved cards. Ratings in the 90s are not unusual.
Over the coming weeks, multiple “Teams of the Season” will be released regularly, such as the “Premier League TOTS”, the “Bundesliga TOTS”, the “LaLiga TOTS”, and more. These cards will then appear in the packs of FIFA 23 Ultimate Team.
April 10 – 13: Voting for the Community TOTS. The voting has already ended.
April 17 – 20: Voting for the Premier League TOTS. The voting has already ended.
April 25 – 28: Voting for the Bundesliga TOTS. The voting has already ended.
May 01 – 05: Voting for the LaLiga TOTS – The voting has already ended.
May 15 – 18: Voting for the Serie A TOTS – The voting has already ended.
Announcements: When will the TOTS be officially presented?
April 28: Community TOTS and Eredivisie TOTS
May 05: Premier League TOTS
May 12: Bundesliga TOTS and EFL TOTS
May 19: LaLiga TOTS and Saudi League TOTS
May 26: Ligue 1 TOTS and MLS TOTS
June 02: Serie A TOTS and Süper Lig TOTS
June 09: Ultimate TOTS and Liga Portugal TOTS
Additionally, this year there are really strong rewards in the Weekend League, in Division Rivals, and especially in the Season Rewards. There are even guaranteed TOTS cards hidden there. For more on this, read here:
Athoughtful Reddit user discovered in a post about the upcoming MMORPG Throne and Liberty at publisher Amazon Games that the title from NCSoft is coming to the West as a Free2Play title. Amazon Games and NCsoft have now apparentlyagreed, but some fans have concerns.
What kind of game is this? Throne and Liberty is a new MMORPG from NCSoft. It is published in the West by Amazon Games. The developer describes the game as a world with a constantly changing environment that influences gameplay.
Check out a trailer for the upcoming MMORPG Throne and Liberty here.
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What exactly did the Reddit user discover? As reported by user YoutubeSGSAMI on Reddit, they took a closer look at the game catalog from publisher Amazon Games. While reviewing the entry for the upcoming MMORPG Throne and Liberty, they noticed a small but important detail:
Throne and Liberty is a Free2Play MMORPG […]
Amazon Games, publisher of Throne and Liberty via amazongames.com
This confirms what many fans have already suspected. The new MMORPG Throne and Liberty will be a Free2Play title in the West under publisher Amazon Games.
Players express doubt about the F2P system of Throne and Liberty
What are fans currently critical about? Recently, fans expressed their frustration on Reddit after leaks from a beta claimed that skins would improve your performance in Throne and Liberty.
Now players express doubts about the F2P release of Throne and Liberty due to fears of P2W mechanics. On Reddit, the following statements can be found:
User Comprehensive_Fee_23: The only concern is that the game will have Pay2Win features, which can be a huge problem in a PvP-oriented game. Let’s hope they can monetize the game in the West without Pay2Win. I’m actually glad that Amazon is the publisher because they understand what the Western community tolerates. Pay2Win will ruin the game, and I’m pretty sure Amazon will be able to communicate this to NCSoft.
User Happy_Ad_5195: Based on the little information we have, are we going to see the same mechanics as in Lost Ark, where we buy all kinds of crystals or whatever through microtransactions to ensure a good chance at not failing with item upgrades? I see the name AMAZON over this game and immediately think of LOST ARK and the gambling method I call it there.
Regardless of P2W concerns, fans criticized that players can kill each other without hesitation at night and that the combat system will probably employ strict tab targeting. Additionally, there was criticism of abilities that hinder movement, and to top it all off, the Asian version of the game is said to have autoplay.
What do you think? Is Free2Play fundamentally the right way, or do options like Buy2Play and subscription models provide a sensible alternative to the in-game shop and co.? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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