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Diablo 4 Class Ranking: After the Beta, your once least popular class is in 2nd place

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All characters from Arcane ranked – From unpopular to popular

15 movies and series based on games that you can watch soon on Netflix – From A like Assassin’s Creed to T like Tomb Raider

Rank 1: Arcane

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TV series Arcane: Launch Trailer

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26.03% (645 votes)

This is Arcane: The plot of the TV series takes place in the utopian city of Piltover, which is built on the slums and Zaun. There live the oppressed and exploited, on whose backs the wealth and success of Piltover are built.

Throughout the story, fans of League of Legends learn the backstories of many champions, especially the two sisters Vi and Jinx. After many twists of fate, the two end up on opposite sides of the law as Piltover and Zaun sink deeper into chaos.

The TV series was a hit from the start and reached number 1 in the Netflix charts in 38 different countries. It also had an impact on the game League of Legends, as the popular characters from Arcane suddenly became more frequently played.

On review sites like Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, the TV series shines with a rating of 100% and 9.0 out of 10 stars. You also really liked Arcane, which takes the first place in our ranking.

The existing TV series seem to just be the beginning. In the coming years, a whole series of shows based on video games are planned.

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Steam: Millions of players see new shooter with overly realistic graphics, but skeptics believe it is fake – developer wants to prove authenticity

Benedikt Schlotmann 23. April 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

The ‘Police Bodycam’ shooter Unrecord is causing a stir on Steam because it looks extremely realistic. Some believe there is a well-made fake behind it. The developer now wants to prove that the game is real.

The new shooter ‘Unrecord’ puts you in the perspective of a bodycam, like those worn by police officers or firefighters. The shooter is developed by Alexandre ‘esankiy’ Spindler. The first images and video material have already impressed millions of players. By now, over 70 million people have seen the developer’s gameplay video.

However, the huge success is also raising skeptics. They believe that what they see cannot possibly be real. Presumably, there is only a well-staged fake behind the material. Now the developer wants to prove on Twitter that his game is real.

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Unrecord – Official Early Gameplay Trailer

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Developer wants to prove that his shooter is really real

What is the developer doing? Developer Alexandre ‘esankiy’ Spindler has released several short video clips of his game on Twitter. Here, you can not only see the game, but also the developer interface. With this, he wants to prove that it is a real game and not just a video. You can watch the 40-second video directly on Twitter:

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In a second video on Twitter, you can also see such raw material. This is mainly to combat critics who believe that he recorded it all with a real bodycam and that it cannot be a game:

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The development team also commented on the accusations on Steam and stated that it is indeed a real game and that there are no recordings from the real world behind it. The developers explain (via steampowered.com):

Many doubts have been raised about the authenticity of the game. The game was developed with Unreal Engine 5, and the game material was captured from an executable file and played with keyboard and mouse. It is not a VR game. In reality, it seems rather flattering to compare the graphics of Unrecord with reality, but fortunately, we know that a game first focuses on the gameplay and the universe we primarily focus on.

Considering the high production costs of a video game and our global reputation on the line, Unrecord, if it were a scam, would be a blockbuster scam. Therefore, logically, it is not a scam. We do not use real videos or external rendering for the Unreal Engine for creating Unrecord. Unrecord is (Un)real.

Another shooter on Steam also disappointed: The skepticism from players is somewhat understandable. After all, the shooter “The Day Before” had caused a similar stir among players. However, in recent months, many players have become suspicious about whether there really is a real game behind the images and videos. Some now fear that they might fall for a similar scam with “Unrecord”:

Steam: The makers of ‘The Day Before’ respond to the accusation that their game is just a scam

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Do you have to play Destiny 1 to understand Destiny 2?

Britta ♤ BeAngel 23. April 2023 Reading time 4 minutes

With the release of the latest DLC for Destiny 2 “Lightfall”, new players are primarily wondering whether they need to have played Destiny 1 to understand the story of the “successor”. In this article, MeinMMO will answer the question and help you decide.

The great Destiny saga is divided: Many players who started playing in 2023 with “Lightfall”, the latest DLC from Bungie, have asked whether one misses something in Destiny 2 without knowing Destiny 1.

After all, there are many sequels and prequels in the gaming world that build on each other and continue the story of the previous game. And yes, Destiny 2 is one such game that builds on a continuous story with a grand saga.

Those who played Destiny 1 will know many background details and information that are not explained as extensively in Destiny 2.
Destiny 1 players can better understand why certain events take place in Destiny 2 and how they impact the story.
Additionally, Destiny 1 offers an expanded arsenal of weapons and armor that are not, or let’s say not yet, available in Destiny 2.

Nevertheless, it is not strictly necessary to know Destiny 1 in order to understand Destiny 2. MeinMMO explains why.

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Everything you need to know about Destiny 2 – in 2 minutes

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Those who know Destiny 1 understand faster – but it’s not a must

Destiny 2 does its own thing: Destiny 2 has taken much from Destiny 1 but has also improved. However, all events of Destiny 2 take place several years after the events of Destiny 1.

The story of Destiny 2 thus builds on the events of Destiny 1 but is not strictly necessary to ultimately understand the game.

The story of Destiny 2 is self-contained and can easily be followed by new players without knowledge of Destiny 1.
Those who start in Destiny 2 now receive many of the story details from Destiny 1 through small trailers or in-game dialogue from Bungie, so in principle, they miss nothing.

Destiny 1 is still a great game: However, one should not completely overlook Destiny 1, as it was a great game. Destiny 1 is also the reason why many veterans have such a deep understanding of the Destiny universe and remain loyal to the game.

destiny2-geisseldervergangenheit-raid-gewoelbt-contenttresor — The experience in Destiny 2 is better than in Destiny 1 and still offers many of the old contents

Advantages or disadvantages of Destiny 1 compared to Destiny 2

This advantage comes from playing Destiny 1: Even though it is not a must, Destiny 1 is still a game that can provide additional information about Destiny characters and stories and answer many questions about names that occasionally arise in Destiny 2.

For instance, one might learn more about Efrideet in Destiny 1, about whom Lord Saladin often speaks when hosting his Iron Banner.
Those playing the legacy raid “Kingsfall” in Destiny 2 could experience the detailed story about this powerful Hive King in Destiny 1.
And in Destiny 1, players also get to know Cayde-6, of whom all that remains in Destiny 2 is a poignant ending in the Forsaken DLC and a memorial.

Thus, Destiny 1 contains background information and details that are mentioned and explained in Destiny 2, such as the story of Savathun and her siblings. However, these are not explained as extensively and precisely in Destiny 2 as they were in Destiny 1.

Additionally, Destiny 2 is gradually integrating more of this old content from Destiny 1 into the current game.

For Destiny 1 players and veterans, this “content recycling” can be unsettling and often unpopular, as it does not offer new content. However, it also brings the two games closer together. Destiny 2 increasingly references narrative elements from Destiny 1, providing flashbacks to the stories and concluding them in Destiny 2.

This disadvantage comes from playing Destiny 1: However, if you play Destiny 1, you also take a step back.

Some players feel that the gameplay in Destiny 1 is worse compared to Destiny 2 because it feels slow and inaccessible at the beginning.
The story and level design of Destiny 1 have often been perceived as less engaging and thought-out compared to Destiny 2.

Destiny 1 certainly has fantastic content. But the overall upgrades in Destiny 2 with class abilities, customization, and quality of life improvements are simply better now.

In short: Only those who value a truly deep understanding of the world of Destiny and want a more complete gaming experience should have played Destiny 1.

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You miss nothing relevant: Some Destiny 2 players have never missed Destiny 1 to this day. This is because Destiny 2 and external sources offer enough opportunities to obtain additional background information even without having played Destiny 1, if one desires.

The downside is that you won’t experience it while playing; instead, you find it only through videos or texts in the game.

In the end, it ultimately depends on personal preferences whether one wants to play Destiny 1 first to have a more complete gaming experience, or whether one wants to start directly with Destiny 2. One must also consider that Destiny 1 is currently not available on PC and can only be played on consoles.

What would you advise new Guardians who are considering playing Destiny 1 before their Destiny 2 experience? Do you think Destiny 2 has sufficiently brought both worlds together? Or do you say Destiny 1 is a must for every player? Feel free to share your opinion directly in the comments.

What makes playing Destiny 2 and farming the new exotics from Lightfall easier is this new and brilliant helper that you also know from Destiny 1:

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For less than 15 euros, there are currently 6 brilliant co-op shooters that your friends can finally play together again

Cortyn 23. April 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Are you hungry for co-op action with your friends? There are 6 great games currently available for a low price that will keep you entertained for days.

Are you and your friends a bit bored with your current games, is the air out of the MMORPG, or has the eternal favorite become somewhat stale? Then it might be time to venture into a new co-op shooter together and try something new. But it shouldn’t be an expensive investment – especially not if three or four people have to pay.

Exactly for these problems there is now a Humble Bundle that contains 6 great co-op shooters: The “Fight 4 Your Friends” Bundle.

What’s in the bundle? A total of 6 different shooters where you hunt together zombies, infected, monsters, or aliens. Among them are also some major titles from the last few years:

Back 4 Blood: The “unofficial” successor of Left 4 Dead 2 impresses with highly customizable characters and a high replay value, as the zombies (“Ridden”) have different enhancements each time.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2: Vermintide places you in the Warhammer universe where you must defeat the Skaven and the chaos army with three friends.
Killing Floor 2: If you enjoy a decent amount of splatter and want to face off in groups of up to 6 players in co-op or PvP, then Killing Floor 2 has what you need. You have to like brutal action without pause and many bursting bodies of the nasty “Zed”.
The Anacruisis: Your spaceship is stranded at the edge of the galaxy with three friends, and aliens want to see what they can do with you – an exciting survival struggle for 4 friends, plus there’s great mod support for more customization.
Zombie Army Trilogy: If you prefer it a bit more bizarre, grab the co-op classics of the Zombie Army. In World War II, the Germans unleash a last superweapon: undead soldiers that now threaten all of Europe.
Zombie Army 4: Zombie Army 4 is the continuation of the trilogy and is the latest installment in the series.

As usual, when you purchase the bundle at Humble Bundle, you also support a charitable organization – this time it’s the two environmental organizations “Trees, Water & People” and “Coral Guardian”.

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How much does the bundle cost? The exact price of the bundle for all 6 games is subject to small changes. At the time of this article, the price is €13.75 – quite affordable. For comparison: If you were to buy the games at their original price individually, you would have to pay nearly €220 – excluding special offers.

You get a nice package of co-op titles that can entertain you at least over some evenings. And who knows: Perhaps you will find a new gem that you often play with your friends.

The bundle is available until May 5, 2023 – so you have plenty of time to secure these game hits.

For example, MeinMMO demon Cortyn swears by Back 4 Blood: The game changed drastically after the launch and became really good.

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WoW: Dragonriding in the Old World – Blizzard has no choice

Cortyn 23. April 2023 Reading time 4 minutes

World of Warcraft must expand dragon riding across all of Azeroth. The developers have no other choice – at least that’s what MeinMMO demon Cortyn thinks.

Meanwhile, World of Warcraft: Dragonflight is several months old, has already received the first patches, and will soon start the second season of the expansion. However, it’s also time for the developers to discuss the success of features and to see which ones will be carried into the future and which will remain on the dragon islands.

This analysis is likely to be relatively brief in Dragonflight.

The only “major, proper new feature” of WoW: Dragonflight is dragon riding. Basically, it’s a new form of movement that allows players to travel across the dragon islands and replaces the usual flying with the familiar flying mounts.

Instead of simply staying in the air automatically and flying in the target direction using “Autowalk + Afk”, players must actively engage in dragon riding and take control themselves. Cliffs need to be overcome, lift used correctly, and the resource “Elan” must be utilized so that one reaches the destination as quickly as possible.

Even though there is a small portion of the player base that is not really warming up to dragon riding, most agree: dragon flying must be possible sooner or later across all of World of Warcraft.

Because once you get used to flying with dragons, you know the feeling when you suddenly have to go back to Stormwind or Orgrimmar and get on the “old” flying mount: it feels like the game is in slow motion. Everything is slower, less interactive, and simply boring.

That Blizzard wants to make dragon riding an “evergreen” feature has already been indirectly confirmed multiple times in interviews. It’s simply too successful to go back to the “old” flying in future expansions.

The nice thing about the whole situation is that even the “dragon flying is stupid!” faction could easily be appeased. A simple new setting in the mount collection could be enough to specify whether one prefers to use the “dragon flying” feature or the old flying.

The problem with mounts

However, dragon riding also has a massive problem. Of the hundreds of mounts that players have collected over the years and soon decades, only a total of 4 can be used for dragon riding.

The answer to this is unfortunately not a simple “then just unlock all mounts for dragon riding” – because that means a lot of work. The dynamic feel of dragon riding is primarily due to the animations of the dragons. This does not only refer to the regular “flying” animation, but also the countless special animations when using various abilities like taking off or diving. These animations are not possessed by any other mounts.

Developing these animations retroactively for over 600 mounts, which share over 150 different models, is quite a massive task. One that would likely occupy various developers for many weeks. Feasible, of course, but still a big endeavor.

And there is still the risk that Blizzard may miss the “feel” of dragon riding. Because gliding through the air with a magical disc simply cannot look as dynamic as a dragon flapping its wings, tucking its head, or doing a barrel roll in the air.

Dragon flying has done well for PvP in the open world

What is often forgotten, especially by critics of dragon flying, is the positive effect that dragon flying has had on PvP in the open world.

Because in war mode, if you don’t feel like PvP at the moment or had to be afk for a while, you could simply “park” way up high in the sky with a flying mount, making you virtually untouchable and safe.

With dragon riding, that isn’t possible. Not only because you inevitably crash to the ground eventually if you are not present, but also because it was possible, using the dragon’s abilities, to throw other players off their mount and force them to the ground (and often die from fall damage).

From this perspective alone, I believe that only dragon riding should be allowed in war mode – it simply makes PvP feel more thought-out when you can’t be “infinitely safe” in the open world. If you don’t like that, you can switch back to non-war mode.

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There is no alternative anymore

In any case, it is clear that dragon flying has now become “inescapable”. Players will no longer accept a new (or old) world where there is no form of flying right from the start. The old flying would be a clear regression, and the classic “you must explore the world on foot before you can fly” is likely a thing of the past.

Dragon flying is the future in World of Warcraft. The problem is that Blizzard has to carry all the old mounts into this future – and whether that succeeds remains questionable.

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Diablo 4: Anyone who thinks they have unlocked everything must now play the beta for hours again for a new reward

Benedikt Schlotmann 23. April 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Blizzard has introduced a new beta for Diablo 4 to test the servers. At the same time, there are also a few new rewards to earn. However, only those who reach level 20 again will get them.

From May 12 to May 14, another beta in Diablo 4 will run. In the so-called “Server Slam,” the servers are to be tested. At the same time, Blizzard has introduced a new reward for the beta. But those who want it must play through the entire beta again.

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Diablo 4: Insight into the Endgame

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New Characters in the Last Beta of Diablo 4

Why do you need to reach level 20 again? There is a new, unique reward for all players, who can defeat the world boss Ashava. However, you must reach level 20 to unlock it. The new mount trophy Ashava’s Howl will only be unlocked if you defeat Ashava with a level 20 character.

This means: If you really want to collect all the rewards for the beta, you need to level up to level 20 again because all character progress is deleted after each beta (via news.blizzard.com):

All character progress during the early access and open beta will not be transferred to the Server Slam. Additionally, all character progress during the Server Slam will not be transferred to the released game.

This probably won’t surprise most people since Blizzard had already explained that progress from the beta will not carry over to the final game.

For some, it may still be annoying to have to reach level 20 for the third or fourth time to really collect all the rewards. Especially since there are also some who complain that these rewards could have been unlocked in the first beta as well. Some players are upset about this “artificial” grind.

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4 Rewards are Available during the Beta

What rewards can you earn in the beta? Currently (as of April 2023), you can earn a total of 4 rewards in the Diablo 4 beta:

Player title “First Slain”: Earned by reaching the city of Kyovashad with a character.
Player title “Early Explorer”: Earned by reaching level 20 with a character.
Cosmetic item of the Beta Wolf Bundle: Earned by reaching level 20 with a character.
Mount trophy Ashava’s Howl: Unlocked when you defeat Ashava with a level 20 character.

The three rewards from the first beta can still be earned if you did not reach level 20 there or were unable to participate in or chose not to participate in the beta.

If you are curious about what you need to know about the world boss Ashava, then take a look at the following article on MeinMMO:

Diablo 4: When and where does the world boss Ashava spawn? All information

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ARK: Survival Ascended will massively improve gameplay on PS5 because console players will finally get mods

Dariusz Müller 23. April 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

Many players criticized the remaster of ARK: Survival Evolved when Studio Wildcard first announced it. However, MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller believes that especially players on the PS5 will benefit from it.

Studio Wildcard announced with ARK: Survival Ascended a remaster for the survival hit ARK Survival Evolved, which was viewed very controversially by many fans. However, I believe that especially console players should be excited about the remaster, as it will significantly enhance the gaming experience on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Who is speaking here? MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller is a big fan of ARK: Survival Evolved and has over 1,000 hours of gameplay on the PS4 and another 500 on the PC. He is familiar with the gameplay both with and without mods.

The remaster of ARK is set to include not only an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5 but also crossplay. However, the highlight is a feature that has also been announced for the successor ARK 2, which will not be released on PS5: cross-platform modding.

Cross-platform modding allows console players to play ARK with mods for the first time. These are currently only usable on PC via Steam and add new dinos, maps, or gameplay overhauls to the game.

The remaster “ARK Survival Ascended” is particularly interesting for PS5 players because ARK 2 is not supposed to be released on the current Sony console. Xbox players will receive another game with the sequel that supports the use of mods.

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It feels like I’m playing a new game

I personally played ARK for over 1,000 hours on the PS4 and had to forgo mods there. When I switched to PC, it felt like I was playing a new game. The mods provided me with countless new content and QOL improvements that I could only dream of as a console player.

Especially with the maps, PC players are currently not bound to the release through Wildcard. Popular maps like Fjördur, Crystle Isles, or Valguero were playable as mods long before the official ARK release.

Furthermore, the maps were often slightly adjusted with the official release, which many fans saw negatively. For example, Wildcard removed certain creatures from the maps during the official release or altered the most popular farming spots.

In addition, modders created numerous creatures for ARK: Survival Evolved, such as dinos and mythical beings that are not included in the normal game. Popular examples include giant snails, the Star-Pegasus, and the Indominus Rex known from the movie “Jurassic World.”

My personal highlight: Mods that improve building

My personal highlight among the various mods was everything that benefited me in building my base.

There are mods that improve the building system and allow stacking foundations and leveling out uneven ground. There are also mods that add new building styles or elements, allowing me to create a Viking village or a dwarf city.

In addition, there are numerous decorative items and devices that help me in the production of resources or materials.

Some of these devices are designed to work faster than the normal ARK machinery, while others simply fit better with the chosen building style – after all, a chemistry lab table doesn’t visually belong in a medieval castle.

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QoL improvements and luxury changes

The last major bonus provided by mods are “Quality of Life” improvements and new content designed to make the gaming experience as pleasant as possible. Some do lower the difficulty level of the game, but those who do not want that can always opt out. You don’t have to use a mod if you don’t want to. For everyone else, these tools are true luxury changes.

A popular example is the “Awesom SpyGlass”, a telescope that displays the health bar, stunning progress, level, and gender of a tamed as well as a wild dino from quite a distance.

There is also an auction house that allows trading with players from other servers, as well as an upgrade station that lets you upgrade your weapons and tools if you have sufficient resources.

The list of helpful mods is endless – a mod for finding your creatures, a mod for better storing items, and much more. And even if you want to make things harder in ARK, you will surely find something.

Mods have massively enhanced my gaming experience in ARK and provided me with new motivation to play the survival title again. If the community mod support for the remaster is even remotely as good as it was for ARK: Survival Evolved, then I firmly believe that the remaster and the implementation of mods will significantly improve the gameplay on PS5.

While I am a big fan of mods in ARK, I do not want to simplify the gaming experience fundamentally. For instance, I’m not a fan of flying creatures:

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I have had so much fun in New World like never before and the Battle Pass is to blame

Alexander Leitsch 23. April 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

New World has been offering a Battle Pass for almost two weeks. This is controversial because the premium version contains some useful materials and items. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch is very enthusiastic about the pass – which is less about the rewards and more about the tasks.

New World has been one of my absolute favorite MMORPGs since its release in September 2021. Especially the game world, the world-building, and the combat system have captivated me.

However, there were always phases where I took a longer break or didn’t look at certain updates.

But every single piece of content that I missed or ignored, I’m now catching up with the new Battle Pass that was released at the beginning of April. Because thanks to the activity board, I finally have reasons to explore places that lie away from the main activities in the game.

Who is speaking here? Alex is the MMORPG expert at MeinMMO and has been following New World since the alpha, when it resembled a survival game even more. He has now accumulated over 1,000 hours of gameplay and logs in regularly. Especially since the update on April 4.

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5 Tips if you want to start with New World in 2023

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Varangian Knights, hidden paintings, and musical instruments

A new feature that I ignored at release and then almost forgot about was the Varangian Knights. They made their first appearance just a few months after release and were supposed to increase the variety of enemies. But apart from one quest, there was simply nothing related to these enemies. So I saw no reason to explore their new camps.

With the Battle Pass, that looks completely different now. I have already had to defeat named Varangian Knights multiple times, who are sometimes located in camps at hidden spots. Or I had to find and kill corresponding enemies at level 60.

Thus, I have discovered camps and places I had never been to before.

Another task in the Battle Pass requires me to find a hidden painting. “What the hell are hidden paintings?” was my first thought. But then my interest was piqued, and I immediately searched for all the paintings that were implemented in the game after release and created a guide out of it.

But it doesn’t stop there:

I have started looking for good spots to gather T5 materials. They were often so cheap that I preferred to buy them for crafting rather than mining them myself. But now I have the specific task of mining them.
I am doing much more PvP faction missions again and playing PvP matches more frequently because they give me progress for the Battle Pass.
I’m running old dungeons that I have seen dozens of times.
Even the musical instruments that I completely ignored due to my long vacation in summer, I had to use more. And now I even enjoy singing a song or two in Everfall.

In short: With the Battle Pass, I have as much fun with New World as I haven’t had since the release. I have rediscovered new content and am collecting rewards for things that didn’t feel rewarding before.

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The new Battle Pass is by no means perfect, and I understand anyone who criticizes certain rewards. But for me, it is a complete success because it brings so much old content back to life and gives me a task again after I perfected my equipment as much as possible.

In fact, I even hope that there will be further incentives in the future to make old maps and content relevant again. Because especially with theme park games, gamers usually get through the content much faster than developers can produce new.

What is your experience with the New World Battle Pass? Are you also having fun or are you ignoring it?

By the way, two more major updates and the first expansion are planned for 2023 in the fall. You can find out more about this in this overview:

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Apex Legends is set to receive a new weapon that completely dominated another popular shooter

Benedikt Schlotmann 22. April 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Season 17 of Apex Legends is starting soon. Now, EA has accidentally shown some content, including a new character and a particularly controversial weapon from Titanfall.

A developer from Electronic Arts (EA) has accidentally revealed information about the next season of Apex Legends. In addition to events with new skins, there will also be a new character this time.

However, the biggest surprise is likely to be a weapon that could make its way into Apex Legends. The “smart pistol” from Titanfall is considered controversial and could dominate any match if it falls into the hands of a professional player.

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Smart Pistol should close the gap between beginners and professionals

What kind of weapon is this? The Smart Pistol MK5 in Titanfall allowed players to automatically aim at opponents. This aimed to particularly ease the gaming experience for beginners, allowing less skilled players to achieve some successes.

The major problem was that professionals also enjoyed using this weapon and could quickly dominate the entire match (via gamestar.de). Inexperienced or new players had even less of a chance against the overly strong weapon. The gap between weak and strong players instead widened because everyone used this weapon.

What happened next in Titanfall? The Smart Pistol caused quite a stir back then, and the developers had a lot to do to make the weapon somewhat competitive. Over numerous updates, the weapon was adjusted and toned down.

However, the weapon never shook off its controversial reputation. Now, there are valid concerns that one might again expect such an extremely dominant weapon in Apex Legends.

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The new season is eagerly awaited, because Apex Legends is currently one of the most popular shooters on Steam. Thousands of players log in daily to compete against each other. In February 2023, the shooter reached a new peak with over 600,000 concurrent players (via steamdb.info).

The heads of Apex Legends are quite confident about the success of their shooter and believe they can compete with the big names in the future. You can read the entire interview with the heads on MeinMMO:

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The biggest MMORPG streamer on Twitch avoids light, lives in chaos and loves WoW – All about Asmongold

Anny 22. April 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

Asmongold is considered the biggest MMORPG streamer on Twitch and he is also successful with his second account Zackrawrr. But who exactly is behind it?

The streamer’s real name is Zack, we do not know his last name. He also does not reveal his date of birth. He must be about 30 years old.

After high school, Zack studied business administration and earned a Bachelor’s degree. He aimed for further degrees in economics and a law degree. However, he gave that up and has now become one of the biggest Twitch streamers.

He comes from Austin, Texas, and still lives there today.

MMORPG King and Super Nerd

What kind of guy is Asmongold? Many would call Asmongold the “classic nerd” as he fully embodies the stereotype and also plays with these clichés. Long hair, a messy room, leftover food everywhere, and he avoids daylight.

What games does he play? His most played and streamed games are WoW and Final Fantasy XIV – he is now the biggest MMORPG streamer on Twitch. There, on the Asmongold channel, he currently has 3.4 million followers.

Asmongold has been playing WoW for many years, feeling a sort of love-hate relationship with Blizzard’s MMORPG. Hardly anyone complains as much about the game, but he is there for every new expansion. In Final Fantasy XIV, he hasn’t been around quite as long. However, in 2022, the MMORPG introduced a new NPC and Asmongold believes they named it after him.

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How did it all start?

After uploading YouTube videos about WoW as a content creator since 2009, he switched to Twitch in 2014. This is how he started the Asmongold channel.

In 2018, he decided to fully concentrate on Twitch and YouTube. Zack abandoned the idea of pursuing a law degree.

Over time, he became more popular in the WoW community and experienced a significant upturn in 2019 when WoW Classic was released.

Sometimes, Zack also talks about difficult phases and problems in his personal life during streams. Therefore, he has taken breaks from Twitch several times. Around 2021, when his mother passed away from the effects of a fire accident. Until then, he had lived with her.

Streams not only as Asmongold but also as zackrawrr

In addition to his main account Asmongold, Zack also has a second account on Twitch: zackrawrr. He has 1.3 million followers there but is not a Twitch partner.

Since July 2022, the streamer has been increasingly online on the zackrawrr account. According to the Twitter account @StreamsCharts, he ranked 6th among the most-watched streamers in the first quarter of 2023.

Why doesn’t he stream on his main account? Although the viewer numbers are very similar, Zack currently finds it difficult to stream on his main channel. Asmongold is Zack’s streamer persona, which he claims differs from his actual character. On zackrawrr, the streamer appears as “himself”.

Asmongold is a character that caricatures the “typical gamer”. It is just a character that Zack plays. Thus, Asmongold accepted an award for best MMORPG streamer via video link from his messy room because he did not want to leave the house.

However, on the second account, he occasionally talks about personal topics and shares more serious thoughts, appearing somewhat calmer than Asmongold.

For him, this distinction is important. However, viewers do not always notice the differences; the boundaries between Zack and Asmongold are sometimes not very clearly defined.

Asmongold founded OTK in 2020

Zack is also a co-founder of the company One True King, abbreviated OTK, a group of Twitch streamers. Most of them come from the MMORPG sector. They work loosely together and support each other.

OTK functions as a network for influencers, all of whom produce digital content. On their website, they even sell their own merchandise.

In addition to Asmongold, Esfand, Mizkif, Sodapoppin, and others belong to it. Currently, there are a total of 10 people involved.

They announced their own online RPG at the beginning of the year:

The Twitch clique around Asmongold announces its own online RPG – working with former WoW developers

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Destiny 2: Guardians are not as resilient anymore after a faulty patch and die faster because of it

Britta ♤ BeAngel 22. April 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

The Guardians in Destiny 2 may have lost their resilience after a faulty patch. Some players report that their values no longer provide the expected damage resistance, making the game more challenging. Now, calculations are being frantically made.

That’s why resilience is so important in Destiny 2: For those unfamiliar, resilience values in Destiny 2 represent a Guardian’s damage resistance. The higher the resilience, the less damage is taken from enemies.

Resilience is extremely important for any Guardian who wants to succeed in difficult challenges.
Those who are at maximum, with a value of 100, can withstand at least 30% more damage.

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This is how buggy resilience is: Since the midseason update last Tuesday, several players have reported that their resilience values apparently no longer function correctly. They indicated a significant difference in damage resistance that does not match the expected value.

Player n3ws4cc opened a Reddit post and asked the Destiny community if it was just his impression.

I don’t know if it’s a resilience bug or an FPS thing or an enemy damage thing, but since the update, everything hurts. […] Everything that is [difficulty level] Legendary and above is now super frustrating. […]
describes player n3ws4cc the problem on Reddit

Other Guardians also responded to his post and shared that they have the same impression. As player Lankygit commented: “That explains it. This is probably the most significant bug in patch [7.0.5.0] because it affects all difficulty levels and becomes more critical as the difficulty of the content increases.”

Players suspect a bug with resilience: It is almost certain that this is a resilience bug.

Some players shared videos and test results where they experimented with resilience and damage resistance mods. It appears that there seems to be “no difference in their performance” so far.

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However, it must be noted that there is also the possibility that a change in the patch, such as an old and no longer functioning mod combination or too many now non-stackable mods, could also negatively affect the resilience of the affected players.

What does Bungie say about the problem? Bungie Help, the official support account of the Destiny developer, has already commented under the Reddit post. They stated that they have not encountered this yet but want to use the information from these player tests to potentially initiate an investigation with the Bungie team.

So far, however, this is the only feedback. No patch or solution has officially been provided yet. Therefore, one must wait for when Bungie’s official channels will announce more on this.

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If you also notice problems with your resilience, unfortunately there isn’t much you can do about it other than wait and hope for a fix from Bungie. Some fans have also suggested avoiding certain, hard activities until the bug is fixed.

Or you can participate in the tests on Reddit and support Bungie and the community in finding the bug as quickly as possible.

Have you noticed similar experiences with resilience? Or did you not notice it at all because you are currently not engaged in the endgame? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

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XDefiant extends Beta and the players say: “Just extend it until launch”

MeinMMO 22. April 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

XDefiant, the free arena shooter from Ubisoft, has extended its first closed beta. This was announced by the official Twitter account of the game.

The official Tweet reads: “We have heard your requests and are extending the closed beta by another 48 hours! 🎉 The closed beta will now end on Tuesday, April 25, at 11 PM PT (April 26, 8:00 AM CEST). Use the extra time for a few more matches and share your feedback with us!”
The beta was originally scheduled to end on April 23, which is this Sunday.
The reactions to the closed beta are very positive and exceed expectations – according to Ubisoft, over one million players have played the XDefiant beta and streamed the game on Twitch.
This is also shown by various reactions to the extension of the closed beta: “These guys are amazing,” it says on reddit, a comment that receives particularly strong approval from users.
And under the official tweet, there are already demands for the beta to just continue: “Just extend it until launch… maybe… maybe.” Although there have also been feedback that some things are still not running smoothly, like the balancing of the gameplay mechanics, some bugs, and unfair matchmaking – the desire to continue playing XDefiant now is greater for many.

The new shooter is often compared to Call of Duty, both by well-known streamers like MontanaBlack, as well as by the community and various experts who praise the map design and fresh gameplay.

The GameStar also gathered some judgments from well-known CoD players like FaZe Jev. The well-known streamer and pro states that XDefiant is a sure success, but not necessarily a “CoD killer.”

xDefiant reactions tweet — The reactions to the beta extension are overwhelmingly positive.

Currently, there are also drops on Twitch, but only weapon skins for the MK22 and D50. We have included a screenshot of the drops for you:

Is a hit forming here? The success came as a surprise, but the high player numbers, the many viewers on Twitch, and also the many positive reactions send clear signals that a surprise hit may be forming here, creating a dynamic reminiscent of Apex Legends.

Another indication is the high Google searches, which currently even exceed well-known games like Call of Duty, Apex Legends, or Destiny 2:

The game in short: XDefiant is the new arena shooter from Ubisoft, which will be available for free on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game lets you compete as factions from Tom Clancy games like The Division or Splinter Cell, each with special abilities.

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The game offers various PvP modes, some without skill-based matchmaking, promising fast-paced and action-packed combat. More information about the maps, game modes, and the release can be found on GamePro, which has published a overview of XDefiant.

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What do you think? Will XDefiant be a big hit and how do you see it compared to CoD or Battlefield?

How to participate in the beta: Have you gotten interested in the shooter XDefiant and want to participate in the beta? In the following article on MeinMMO, we will tell you how to secure a beta code:

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Steam: A new first-person shooter in space is already considered by thousands of players as the surprise of the year 2023

Benedikt Schlotmann 22. April 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

About a week ago, the shooter Boundary was released on Steam. Here you fight weightlessly in space. Many are already enthusiastic or recommend keeping a close eye on the shooter. Because especially one thing is still being criticized.

With Boundary, a new shooter has entered Early Access on Steam. The special thing about this shooter is that you have to fight weightlessly in space. You are not only fighting against other players, but also against the weightlessness that surrounds you everywhere.

You float in space and around a space station, shooting at each other. With your rocket suit, you move across the map and have to hit your opponents at the same time. You are facing a completely new situation compared to standing firmly on the ground with both feet.

Many players already agree that the shooter should definitely be kept in mind. Because Boundary could develop into a real insider tip if the current problems can be tackled.

If you want to try the shooter, you can currently purchase Boundary on Steam for 21.59 euros.

Fantastic Atmosphere and Missing Region Lock

Almost all players praise the unique setting and the very good gameplay, as the shooter offers everything you need for a good multiplayer game:

There are different game modes like Team Deathmatch, Point Mode, or a No-Respawn Deathmatch mode.
The presentation and sound are excellent for an “Early Access” title.
The atmosphere is dense and you really feel like you’re traveling in space.

The colleagues from the English magazine PCGamer report that the shooter “Boundary” has been a real surprise for them in April 2023.

Is there criticism as well? Yes, especially one thing annoys many players and that is the high ping. The problem: All players from North America, Europe, and Asia play together on the same server.

Players complain that they are constantly defeated by people they do not even see on their screen or their shots simply go through the opponent without causing damage:

I was constantly killed by people who had not yet appeared on my screen, or in just 2-3 rounds after I had fired 8-9 shots at them and only received hit markers, and that only when my bullets did not simply go through them.

Due to the lack of a region lock, it is guaranteed that you will encounter an Asian player with a ping of over 300 who will shoot you down without you being able to do much.

Another significant problem is the progression system. Because in the game, you unlock better attachments or weapons, and that means you are much better off than players who are playing the game for the first time. This would make the barrier for newcomers uncomfortably high.

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How long will the Early Access last? The developers explain on Steam that the game is to be developed together with the community for 6-12 months. After that, the game is to celebrate its official release.

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The winner of 7 vs. Wild brings his own survival series to YouTube

Dariusz Müller 22. April 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

The YouTuber OttoBulletproof became a fan favorite and the winner of the second season of 7 vs. Wild. Now he is creating his own survival series on YouTube.

What is this series about? The “Arctic Warrior” is a survival series on YouTube, created by Otto “OttoBulletproof” Karasch, which started on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

In the series, eight teams of two compete in the icy landscape of Lapland (Finland) for the title of “Arctic Warrior”. They are exposed to the dangers of unforgiving nature. The team that reaches the destination first and collects the most points in various challenges wins.

Each team consists of one participant with no survival experience (a civilian) and one professional, who will explore Lapland together for 5 days.

Among the participants are Sascha “unsympatischTV” Hellinger, actress Yvone Pferrer, and MMA fighter Stephan Pütz. The professionals include various military personnel such as a mountain rifleman and a foreign legionnaire.

When does Arctic Warrior start and when are new episodes released? The Arctic Warrior premiered on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 5:00 PM. New episodes air every Sunday and Wednesday at 5:00 PM, which you can watch on Paramount+ and OttoBulletproof’s YouTube channel (via YouTube)

Former Paratrooper and Winner of “7 vs. Wild” Season 2

Who is OttoBulletproof? Otto Karasch claims to be a former paratrooper of the Bundeswehr. On YouTube, he makes survival-related videos and regularly shares insights into the experiences he had as a professional soldier.

Otto was also one of 7 participants in the 2nd season of 7 vs. Wild. He endured the survival battle until the end, collected numerous points in the daily challenges, and won the second season of the survival series. He became one of the audience favorites, acting both professionally and down-to-earth.

The Arctic Warrior is the successor to the “Ocean Warrior”, a previous major project by Otto. One of the participants in the Ocean Warrior was Fritz Meinecke, the founder of “7 vs. Wild”.

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8 Professionals Meet 8 Civilians

Who is participating in Arctic Warrior? Otto will himself participate in the project as one of eight professionals. There are also 8 civilian participants who have no survival experience.

Among these eight inexperienced participants are also two so-called wildcards, who are not prominent and applied to participate in the project.

The eight civilian participants:

Sascha “unsympatischTV” Hellinger – YouTuber and streamer
Yvonne Pferrer – actress
Stephan Pütz – MMA fighter
Evil Jared – musician from Bloodhound Gang, also known for appearances in various TV formats
Gerd Schönfelder – ski racer who won 16 gold medals at the Paralympic Games
Alex “Roofless Cat” Müller-Perlefein – YouTuber

There are no detailed information about the eight professionals, as some are still on active duty.

The eight professionals:

Ottogerd “OttoBulletproof” Karasch – former paratrooper from the parachutist special unit
Tom – KSK
Philipp – mountain rifleman from the high mountain unit
Sahin – sniper from air force protection
Manu – army scout
Mello – survival instructor of the Bundeswehr
Hauke – former foreign legionnaire
Tatjana – hunter battalion 25, Austrian Federal Army

The YouTuber and fitness expert Sascha Huber was also supposed to participate in Arctic Warrior as a civilian and was present during filming in Lapland, but he got injured prior and had to withdraw. Sascha Huber was also previously part of the second season of 7 vs. Wild.

You can see the introduction video of all participants and the trailer on OttoBulletproof’s YouTube channel:

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With Arctic Warrior, Otto creates a show that serves as an alternative to 7 vs. Wild, which you can watch until the release of season three of the survival series.

The Twitch streamer Trymacs has also attempted a similar project called “Nerd in the Dirt” and was supported by Otto.

Allegations that he copied 7 vs. Wild with Nerd in the Dirt were dismissed by the streamer:

Trymacs defends against accusations of having copied 7 vs. Wild with his survival show

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The Red Cross wants you to stop committing war crimes in shooters and help your enemies

Cortyn 22. April 2023 Reading time 3 minutes

An action by the International Red Cross drew attention. Shooter fans should adhere to rules and act as it should be in real war.

In shooters, killing, blowing up, and humiliating are done sneakily. There is no mercy for the wounded, and if it provides an advantage to blow up a building, the rocket launcher is drawn in an instant.

This is everyday life for gamers and is simply part of firefights in games – but it should not be the case in the real world. The International Committee of the Red Cross (“ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross”) therefore wanted the rules of International Humanitarian Law to apply in games as well and initiated a challenge.

What was done? On April 15, there were several streaming events in which the streamers were to adhere specifically to the rules of war.

The games that participated in the project included the rather colorful Fortnite, but also the quite realistic Arma III. However, the appeal was directed at players of all shooters, so PUBG or CoD streamers also took part.

What rules are there? A total of 4 rules were to be followed:

Defenseless enemies are not to be attacked: If an opponent is lying on the ground, cannot move, or has lost consciousness, no further fire is to be directed at them. Prisoners of war must be protected from violence, intimidation, and ill-treatment.
Non-enemy NPCs must not become targets: Bots that do not open fire without provocation are considered civilians and must not be attacked. Civilians must never be attacked and must be protected.
Civilian buildings must not be destroyed: On maps where there are residential houses, schools, or hospitals, these are considered safe areas and must not be damaged. In fights in these regions, everything must be done to avoid damage. Civil infrastructure is considered a protected area.
Medical kits are to be used by all in need: If you have a medical kit that can also be applied to others, you must use it if someone needs it – regardless of whether they are friend or foe. The sick and wounded on both sides must be cared for.

What is the aim of this? The ICRC aims to draw attention and increase awareness of International Humanitarian Law. It was stated on the website for the action:

Every day, people play games set in conflict zones – simply from their couch. But right now, armed conflicts are more prevalent than ever before. And for the people suffering from their effects, these conflicts are not games. They destroy lives and have devastating consequences for communities. That is why we challenge you to play first-person shooters according to the real rules of war, to show everyone that even war has rules – rules to protect humanity on real battlefields.

What are the reactions to this? The action is being welcomed by many and is considered meaningful to draw attention to the rules of war and International Humanitarian Law. Especially in current times, it is good to sharpen the awareness of these rules and their benefits – and since video games are played everywhere, it is a suitable way.

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However, there is also criticism of the action. Most video games are designed in such a way that adhering to the rules – such as sparing wounded enemies – will eventually lead to defeat. And the message “Anyone who adheres to the rules of war will lose” is certainly not what the Red Cross intended.

What do you think of this action? A good thing to draw attention to such an important topic in these times? Or do you have a different opinion on this?

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BattleTech: Game with Battle Mechs will become one of the biggest Kickstarter campaigns of all time, exceeds goal by over 15,000%

Cortyn 22. April 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

A Kickstarter campaign sets new standards. More than 7 million dollars for a “small game with figures” was achieved by BattleTech.

When you ask gamers about a vision of the future in space filled with war, the answer will most likely be “Warhammer 40,000.” However, another franchise also plays in a very similar area and has now shown how strong community support is. Because a Kickstarter campaign for “BattleTech: Mercenaries” has developed into one of the largest support campaigns ever on Kickstarter.

What is BattleTech? BattleTech is a vision of the future that primarily takes place in the 32nd century. In space, large battles for resources have developed, and mercenaries are deployed in many places to enforce claims. However, they rarely fight on foot and are mostly in gigantic combat robots (“Mechs”). These “MechWarriors” are the central focal point of the tabletop game, but also of the video game spin-off.

On average, supporters finance the project with around 300 euros

How much money was raised? In total, the Kickstarter campaign raised $7,549,241 – that’s almost 6.8 million euros. With a total of 23,654 supporters, this means that on average $319 (~287 €) was paid as support.

That BattleTech: Mercenaries – like most tabletop games – is especially for people who like to dig deeper into their pockets to indulge in their nerd hobby can already be sensed at a glance at the Kickstarter campaign. As usual, there are specific thresholds in supporting the project that a “donation” must reach to enjoy special bonuses. The lowest reward starts at $15 and therefore brings a selection of various franchise books.

Those who have completely dedicated their hearts to BattleTech could also purchase packages up to $5,000 (approximately 4,505 €) and will then be showered with BattleTech content in the form of figures, books, and merchandise until the dust of the galactic war settles.

It’s hardly surprising that the (relatively low) target of $50,000 was easily exceeded by more than 15,000%. This makes this Kickstarter campaign one of the 20 most successful of all time.

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Do gamers know BattleTech? Fans of video games have likely also heard of the “BattleTech” series over the past decades. However, most titles were published under the name “MechWarrior” or “MechAssault,” which were primarily distributed on Xbox and PC.

Most of these games are characterized by tactical combat and a high degree of customizability of the Mechs – weapon systems and armor could usually be customized in high detail to give the Mech advantages such as protection against missile systems, but also disadvantages such as slower movement with high armor.

Even if the franchise is still somewhat under the radar for the mainstream, this Kickstarter campaign clearly shows that BattleTech can compete with the big players and apparently has a loving (and well-off) fan community that keeps the franchise alive more than just.

There are often curious projects on Kickstarter – such as the console that is the size of a matchbox.

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Almost 2,000 MeinMMO readers have revealed whether they still play Pokémon GO as often after the recent changes

Franzi Korittke 22. April 2023 Reading time 4 minutes

In Pokémon GO there have been ongoing changes in recent months that have not exactly thrilled the trainers. We at MeinMMO wanted to know from you if you are still playing. Here we show you the results.

What changes are we talking about? In recent months, Niantic has repeatedly made changes to the game and systematically removed or complicated the home bonuses introduced during the Corona pandemic.

The developers of Pokémon GO have, among other things, reduced the effectiveness of incense when stationary, cut the community days from 6 to 3 event hours, and made significant changes to the boxes in the shop. In early April, the popular remote raids were limited and the associated passes made more expensive.

This led to a large wave of protests among the trainers, which in turn sparked a petition with a considerable number of signatures. Therefore, we wanted to know if the changes have affected your playing behavior and if you are still playing at all. Below, we show you the results.

This is the result of the survey

Here’s how you voted: After Niantic made changes to the remote raids and has not spoken out about the players’ protests so far, one can often find trainers on social media announcing their intention to boycott the game. For this reason, we wanted to know how our MeinMMO readers feel about this issue.

In our survey from April 17, 2023, we asked if you are still playing after numerous changes. So far (as of April 21, 2023, 7:20 PM), a total of 1,964 people have participated, and the votes are as follows:

42 % (819 votes) for “Yes, but I play less in general”
36 % (702 votes) for “Yes, but I play fewer raids”
12 % (239 votes) for “Yes, I play as before”
10 % (204 votes) for “No, I don’t play anymore”

What does the result show? A total of 78 %, more than 3/4, indicated that they have now reduced their participation in raids or even play less in general. Another 10 % have even completely given up the game. Only 12 % of the trainers remain loyal to Pokémon GO.

What are the reasons for this result?

Reasons trainers are playing less: In the comments under our post on MeinMMO and in our Facebook group dedicated to Pokémon GO, some players have revealed to us the reasons for their decisions. It becomes clear that some trainers have lost motivation and no longer find the game enjoyable.

But the lack of an active local community and the difficulty of playing, especially in rural areas, is also a major topic. The price increase of the passes plays a decisive role for the trainers. In the comments, you can read the following (via MeinMMO & Facebook):

Andrea W.: “Raids are completely off the table. Only two others play in my village, there’s nothing to win. Remote raids are unaffordable. I’m considering quitting.”

Tiaguai: “I currently only check in for the free raid pass and maybe for daily incense, although even there the spawn of Galar birds isn’t really happening and thus the motivation isn’t either. Where I used to invest more time, is at events, with the last big one being the worldwide tour, which was disappointing due to the low shiny chance.”

Nicole A.: “I play much less, not at all remote raids. It’s a shame because I live in a village and there are hardly any players. I am a first-hour player and must say that it’s now very boring without raids.”

Conny H.: “It’s definitely less fun without raids. I don’t see why I should spend so much money on passes. Adventure sync doesn’t work correctly either. I don’t play PVP. So what’s left that’s fun for me in the game?”

Maximilian H.: “Only catching normally now. Hatching and raiding are boycotted 99 % of the time.”

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Other trainers say “The game hasn’t changed”

However, not all trainers believe that the game has turned negative due to the changes. For them, these adjustments have reportedly hardly influenced their gameplay. You can also find the following comments on MeinMMO and in our Facebook group:

erzi222: “I went out before these changes and also after the ‘changes’. The game hasn’t changed, physical movement is still fun!”

Glubenza: “No major changes. Since hardly anything interesting is coming, spending has decreased. The community is slowly coming back […]. The prices don’t really bother anyone, free players are not affected by this, and the rest earns enough money. […] It’s more the boredom that is problematic.”

Sandra K.: “Of course, it’s a lot more fun now because it’s just not so easy anymore.”

Thilo K.: “I play just like before. I didn’t do remote raids that often, so I don’t care.”

Compromise idea for both sides: However, even trainers who are less affected by the changes as they are not reliant on remote raids can understand the frustration of other players. Ignatz P., a user from our Facebook group, writes:

As I hardly used remote raid passes anyway, the changes don’t bother me. But I also live in a big city and have no problem doing raids thanks to various groups. However, I feel sorry for the players who do not have these opportunities. Niantic is thus excluding players from the gameplay experience without offering an alternative. Personally, no one is taking anything away from me if they play with a remote raid pass. Maybe there should be some bonuses offered to local players (items, increased chances, etc.) to lure people out again without excluding others.
Ignatz P. via Facebook

This is also the view of many other trainers and content creators, which is why they have already addressed this in an open letter to Niantic. It is suggested that the developers should reward trainers who play raids locally instead with guaranteed XL special candies, an increased chance of a lucky friend, or more premium items.

Whether Niantic will take up this suggestion in the interest of the majority of the players remains to be seen. If there are any new updates on this, you will find them with us on MeinMMO.

What is your opinion on this topic? Are you also actively affected by the numerous changes? Or do you live in an area where participating in local raids is not a problem at all? Feel free to let us know in the comments and discuss with other trainers.

By the way: Pokémon GO now has a new raid feature that trainers have been waiting for years. We show you what it is.

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WoW: You will soon receive really powerful gear for achievements

Cortyn 22. April 2023 Reading time 2 minutes

Achievements in World of Warcraft were mostly quite useless. But for the first time in the history of the game, powerful set pieces are soon to be rewarded for achievements.

Achievements in World of Warcraft usually have little benefit. They simply provide a fixed point value. A few achievements grant additional rewards, such as titles, toys, or mounts. However, there was never a clear “power gain” for the character. Until now.

With Patch 10.1, Ember of Neltharion, this is about to change. Now you can actually earn tier set pieces for achievements.

What’s coming in Patch 10.1? With the upcoming patch, there is for the first time a tier set piece as a reward for an achievement. For the overarching achievement “Dragonflight Season 2 Master,” you must complete one of the three achievements listed below.

Dragonflight Keystone Master: Season Two – Achieve a dungeon rating of 2,000.
Challenger II: Dragonflight Season 2 – Achieve at least the rank Challenger II in PvP.
Heroic: Aberrus, Crucible of Shadows – Defeat all bosses in Aberrus on heroic.

If you complete one of these achievements, you will receive a “Draconic Mark of Mastery” as a reward. You can exchange this with a vendor for a tier set piece of heroic quality – regardless of which piece it is.

The achievement can be obtained multiple times on the account, but each character can only receive a Draconic Mark of Mastery once.

The intro cinematic for Patch 10.1 can be seen here:

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Why is Blizzard doing this? The intention behind this is clear. Blizzard is trying to find a healthy balance in the distribution of tier sets. Especially at the beginning of a new season, tier set bonuses can provide a significant boost in performance, later on, they often become prerequisites to even be included in groups.

By ensuring that every character receives at least one set piece of their choice at the heroic level through this achievement, gaps can be closed. It is essentially built-in “bad luck protection,” guaranteeing at least one set piece.

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