In the cracker scene, Empress is one of the most well-known names. The latest victim of the hacker is now the controversial hit Hogwarts Legacy. Empress has managed to bypass the hacker protection Denuvo. In a file related to the hack, she harshly criticizes men and transgender people.
Who is the hacker? Allegedly, Empress is a young woman who is exceptionally skilled with codes and IT. She is regarded in the scene as the only person who can crack Denuvo. The program is one of the most secure copy protection systems, but Denuvo is extremely unpopular among gamers.
The system encrypts files in a way that makes it nearly impossible to access them. However, this often comes at the cost of performance, which is why Denuvo has gained a bad reputation among gamers.
As users report in a thread on reddit, the hack works and gives access to the entire game – even to content that is usually exclusive to the PS5. However, Empress includes a text with her crack that is hard to digest.
Here you can see the trailer for Hogwarts Legacy:
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Hogwarts Legacy presents the officially best trailer of gamescom – Has over 600,000 views on YouTube
Questionable messages in the NFO file
Together with the crack of Hogwarts Legacy, Empress provided a so-called NFO file. In these files, hackers often send messages to users or simply provide information on usage.
In Empress’s case, however, she has spread hate messages against men and transgender people. She fully supports J.K. Rowling and sees the current discussion as a threat to personal freedom.
However, Empress goes further. She hurls insults and accusations at specific groups of people and generally opposes the idea of transgenderism. We prefer not to relay the exact text here.
Note: We strongly advise against using hacks and cracks of any kind. On the one hand, you could potentially run into legal problems; on the other, you never know if the provided data might be infected. In the corresponding thread on reddit, all links to downloads and similar content are prohibited and will result in a ban.
The hacker is known for her consistent criticism of Denuvo in her NFO files. It seems like a crusade against the system. Some users, who allegedly have knowledge of the subject, even declare her to be crazy.
Denuvo is so secure, and so many smart people are working on it, that it is impossible to crack the program alone. Empress must either work on Denuvo herself, be an ultra-idealist, or have self-destructive tendencies. Especially since she cannot expect any compensation for her work.
That Empress hides such a hateful message in an NFO is unusual even for her. However, Hogwarts Legacy unfortunately often makes headlines for sad reasons:
The start of Season 28 in Diablo 3 is approaching. But which class should and do you want to play? Vote in our survey or ask the Wheel of Fate.
What’s going on in Diablo 3? On Friday, Season 28 starts with a new season theme and balance changes. Many are now wondering which class they should play in the new season.
In our article, we offer you a survey where you can vote for one of the seven classes. If you’re unsure, you should first check the patch notes that we will also address here. If you prefer to let “fate” decide, just spin the embedded Wheel of Fate at the bottom of the article and let it choose a class for you.
What’s changing in Season 28?
This is the theme: The new Altar of Rites will significantly influence the season. With this feature, you can spend materials to unlock certain powers or potions. A powerful tool.
Balance changes: Various classes will receive buffs in Season 28, which could make them interesting for some of you.
The Monk will have adjustments to the skills Combo Strike, Staggering Wave, Deadly Reach, and Way of the Hundred Fists
Item changes for Monk, Barbarian, Witch Doctor, Necromancer
The Demon Hunter will have some major changes to items
Vote here: Each of you has one vote that you can cast for one of the seven classes from Diablo 3. If you plan to play several classes in Season 28, just give your vote to the option you are most excited about.
The Wheel of Fate helps with class selection
This is what you can do: If the decision of which class you want to play in Season 28 is not so important to you, you can let the Wheel of Fate decide for you. It’s a digital roulette wheel that you can start by tapping or clicking. It then stops on one of the seven classes.
Anyone torn between two or more classes can use the wheel as a decision-making aid. Click the wheel to spin it and provide you with a result.
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If you can’t see the wheel in the article, you can find it here on the website of Wheeldecide.com.
Have you decided on a class for Season 28 in Diablo 3? Regardless of whether you chose it with the help of the wheel or your own arguments, let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments why this class will be the one and what you intend to do with it. Do you prefer to play solo for yourself, or is it the group content that attracts you?
League of Legends has displayed one problem after another since the start of the season. However, the developers at Riot Games have engaged in dialogue with players. Through clear communication and openness, they are paving the way for the future.
What kind of crisis is it? At the beginning of Season 13 of League of Legends, Riot Games disappointed its players time and again. The developers had to explain why LoL is currently struggling at the start of Season 13. Many employees are said to have left, leading to several issues:
League of Legends has lost its status as a “flagship” and players have even described it as if LoL has been put into maintenance mode.
Since 2018, Riot Games has released a new cinematic video at the start of each season. This year, Riot Games disappointed many fans with the video. Check it out for yourselves:
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LoL Season 2023: The Cinematic “The Brink of Infinity”
Moreover, the end of the season and the winter period in League of Legends did not receive the deserved attention, unlike in previous years. The winter map of LoL has never reached the Rift.
Throughout 2022, only 5 new champions were released. The promised Ixtal and Darkin characters have been postponed to the next year.
Additionally, several champion reworks and adjustments were also postponed. This includes Ahri and Lux. The last reworked champion is Aurelion Sol, yet he is plagued by bugs.
Nevertheless, League of Legends remains a huge topic:
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A spectacular video about League of Legends has now 138 million views – Shows how huge LoL is
Communication is the key to success
What has Riot Games done about it? Riot Games initially tried to clarify the situation with explanations on Twitter. However, they received almost only negative responses:
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When a solution was not clear for a long time, they addressed the community with a video (via Twitter). In addition, they published several situation reports and developer blogs on the LoL site. In these, they also announced a new mode for LoL.
What does the community think about it? Players show understanding for the developers who are currently going through a tough time. They can also communicate with the developers and their ideas are being heard (via reddit).
On YouTube, the user “Juliën van der Niet” commented: “This sounds much more honest than a content production-oriented presentation. Please keep it up.” Other users also support Riot Games’ approach.
With this approach to the community, Riot Games has apparently found a method that is positively received by players. The exchange and “laying the cards on the table” seem to be a good strategy to confront the crisis.
What do you think of the path that Riot has recently taken? If you have ideas or comments about League of Legends, please share them in the comments.
The start of Season 28 with Patch 2.7.5 in Diablo 3 is approaching. We will show you the seasonal theme with a powerful altar, balance changes, starter sets, and what it’s all about with Archaic Ash.
What’s happening in Diablo 3? The start of Season 28 is just around the corner. With new content, this chapter lures players back into the hack and slash. The focus is on an altar where important damage and quality-of-life bonuses can be unlocked. However, the new season also brings other exciting content and balance changes.
Here in the overview, we show you everything you need to know about S28 in Diablo 3.
Season 28 – Start, Seasonal Theme, Starter Sets
When does Season 28 start? The season begins on February 24, 2023, at 5:00 PM German time. Usually, such a season is active for about 3 months. We expect an end in the last week of May or early June.
What is the seasonal theme? You can expect the ancient Altar of Rites. It’s something like a large skill tree, where you unlock special powers by using various materials.
With this seasonal theme, we aim to enhance the season journey for players by linking material goals with meaningful decisions. We wanted to celebrate the upcoming release of Diablo IV with a feature that emphasizes progress while also providing interesting details about Sanctuary. We hope you enjoy the Rites of Sanctuary as much as we do.
What starter sets are available? For reaching stages 2, 3, and 4 of the season journey, you will be rewarded with a “Haedrig’s Gift” each time. When you open it, you will receive a few set pieces of a specific set. If you complete stages 2, 3, and 4 and open all gifts with the same character, you will receive a complete class set. This is possible once during a season. In Season 28, you will receive the following starter sets through the season journey:
This is what the equipped starter sets from Season 28 look like
Cosmetic rewards: Since Season 17, you can unlock two new and two old cosmetic rewards each season in Diablo 3. This time, they are the old rewards from Season 16 as well as the new rewards:
The pet “Companion of Taennin the Tiny”
Portrait “Primeval Hunter”
New feature Archaic Ash: With the new feature, Blizzard aims to simplify the process of obtaining Archaic items. The “Archaic Ash” feature will be activated with Patch 2.7.5. This way, you can recycle an Archaic item at the blacksmith and receive 55 Archaic Ashes in return.
There is now a new recipe for Archaic items in Kanai’s Cube. The recipe allows you:
Any non-crafted legendary item can be upgraded to an Archaic item for 100 Archaic Ashes
Here, it must be noted that only one upgraded Archaic item can be worn at the same time, and the items do not retain the properties of the used legendary item. New affixes will be rolled for the upgraded items.
Season-specific achievements: These achievements change in each season. In Season 28, you have the choice of:
Champion of Speed and Streamlined (Hardcore Mode) – complete a Nephalem Rift at Torment X with a character at max level within 2 minutes.
Mineral Collection and Gotta Catch ‘Em All (Hardcore Mode) – upgrade three legendary gems to level 65.
Boss Mode and A Class of Its Own (Hardcore Mode) – defeat the following bosses at Torment X with a character at max level within 20 minutes of starting the game.
Cursed and Sewn Up! and Who would have thought? (Hardcore Mode) – kill at least 350 monsters during a cursed chest at level 70 on Torment X.
Portal-o-mania and Dynasty (Hardcore Mode) – reach a Greater Nephalem Rift (solo play) of level 55 using the bonuses of six of the following class sets.
On the next page, we will show you the patch notes for Patch 2.7.5 with changes to items and classes:
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Before Destiny 2 launches the modern DLC “Lightfall”, you can temporarily play the current “The Witch Queen” DLC for free. But you have to hurry, as you only have this weekend to try out the space loot shooter and secure the best items of the expansion permanently.
What is now free in Destiny 2? As Bungie announced in the game and on the official Twitter account, all players can once again dive into the standard version of the “The Witch Queen” DLC for free before the launch of Lightfall.
The free weekend is available for Xbox, PlayStation, Steam, MS Store, and Epic Games and starts on February 23 at 6:00 PM.
This is how Bungie announced the free weekend in-game
You have this much time to play the “The Witch Queen” DLC for free:
The free weekend starts on all platforms today, on February 23 at 6:00 PM
For Xbox players, the free weekend ends on February 26, 2023, at 08:59 AM.
On the platforms PlayStation, Steam, MS Store, and Epic Games you have a little more time. Here the free weekend ends on February 27 at 6:00 PM.
Until then, you can experience Savathun’s story and also get her Exotics. After that, the servers will go offline for 24 hours before the new expansion “Lightfall” launches. We have already summarized the info about the Lightfall preload for you.
Our video gives you an insight into what to expect in Witch Queen:
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Everything you need to know about Destiny 2: The Witch Queen – in 2 minutes
How can I participate? For Xbox, interested Guardians just need to search for “Destiny 2 The Witch Queen” in their platform store to gain access. Players on PlayStation, Steam, Epic Games, and MS Store only need to log into the game, and the content of the “The Witch Queen” DLC will be available automatically.
No additional content needs to be downloaded. The Witch Queen Standard Edition will simply be unlocked in your installed game.
The “The Witch Queen” DLC is currently also on sale (Steam). Until March 9, you can save 60% on the standard version and 75% on the deluxe edition.
Extra benefits for PlayStation Plus subscribers: The free offer also currently applies to the DLC “Beyond Light”. This expansion is still available for PlayStation Plus subscribers and grants free access to unlocking the Stasis ice ability. Just remember to redeem this before March 6, 2023.
14 Exotics await you in the free weekend of Witch Queen
You can secure 14 Witch Queen Exotics through the free weekend and keep them forever
Many consider the Witch Queen expansion to be one of the best campaigns that Destiny 2 has offered recently. And now you can explore Savathun’s Throne World for free.
If you’ve been considering jumping back into Destiny 2 with Lightfall, you shouldn’t miss out on this grand and exciting story. This also helps to better understand some connections in Lightfall.
Here’s everything you can play in the Standard Edition:
What about crafted Witch Queen weapons? All crafted Witch Queen weapons are still usable after the free offer ends, but they cannot be remade or reshaped unless you own the DLC.
Find more current news on Destiny 2: Lightfall here:
Will you take the offer and take a round through Savathun’s world before she ends her DLC year on February 28? Or are you currently not interested in Destiny 2? We would love to read your response in the comments.
In the future, there will be no more overpowered Guardians in Destiny 2. Instead, real challenges:
Upon the release of Sons of the Forest on Steam, there were issues with the servers. Fans were unable to purchase the game or even access the shop page at all. However, the game is already a massive success on Twitch, with many streamers showcasing the new survival game. MeinMMO recommends some channels to you.
What is happening with Sons of the Forest? At release, Sons of the Forest already boasts 719,000 viewers – and the trend is rising. The long-standing favorite, League of Legends, had only about 300,000 viewers at the same time.
One of the reasons for the rush is that the Steam servers could not handle the release of Sons of the Forest. There were issues that prevented the Sons of the Forest page from being accessed or the game from being added to the cart. You can find more about the release in our ticker.
Some streamers, however, were fortunate enough to receive the game early as a gift from viewers or were able to purchase it. If you want to check out the game before buying it, here are some recommendations.
Where can I watch? We have looked around and recommend some streamers where you can get a first impression of Sons of the Forest:
Gronkh already has access to Sons of the Forest and currently even has the largest international channel for the game.
Trymacs is one of the largest German streamers. He wants to play for 72 hours straight.
A personal recommendation is the German streamer Cirouss, who has already started a co-op session. Cirouss has entertained me for years with his open, warm, and funny manner.
CohhCarnage also showcases Sons of the Forest, in case you prefer to watch in English.
In our video, we show you the key information about Sons of the Forest in 2 minutes:
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Sons of the Forest is the most awaited survival game on Steam – All information in 2 minutes
Is Sons of the Forest worth it?
The streams can help you get a better impression of Sons of the Forest. The survival game heavily relies on horror elements and is probably not necessarily easy. If you’re looking for a “relaxed” game, you’re probably in the wrong place.
However, if you’re looking for a challenge, strong survival elements, and an interesting story, you should take a look at Sons of the Forest. You can find information about the gameplay in our overview:
Sons of the Forest can be played solo or with up to 8 players in co-op mode. Additionally, there are NPC companions who must be treated well so they don’t become unresponsive.
The game costs 28.99 euros on Steam and will not be available for PlayStation or Xbox for the time being. If you’re considering whether you should buy Sons of the Forest, we have some additional tips for you:
The new survival game Sons of the Forest is online on Steam and MeinMMO is tracking it. Here you will find all the information about the release and if there are any problems with the servers or logging in.
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8:35 PM
More and more users can buy the game. Here is our first screenshot from the forest, taken an hour and a half after the release, right after the opening cinematic:
We are ending the ticker for today and wish you a good night!
If you have any problems, you can also ask someone else to gift you the game, someone for whom it works.
If your download is slow, you can try changing the server location. For that, go to the Steam settings and then to “Download”. Here you can set the server to a different city. That can sometimes help – but no guarantee.
Although many users have already been able to purchase the game, the problems continue to persist to some extent. The Steam servers are still overloaded.
Thursday, 23.02.2023
8:07 PM
The issues with the Steam servers are slowly resolving. In the editorial office, the first ones were able to buy the game.
Thursday, 23.02.2023
8:03 PM
Even an hour after the release, many players still do not have access to the game because the Steam servers are overloaded.
Thursday, 23.02.2023
7:45 PM
Many users on Steam still cannot buy the game. The Steam servers are heavily fluctuating.
Thursday, 23.02.2023
7:35 PM
Steam continues to struggle; the release of Sons of the Forest is overwhelming the gaming platform. We have a separate article on the server status of Steam.
Thursday, 23.02.2023
7:23 PM
Steam continues to have problems. From our editorial office, no one can complete the purchase process. Now it’s about being patient or persistent.
Thursday, 23.02.2023
7:12 PM
The first players are playing – Trymacs is already in the game on Twitch (via twitch.tv). It seems to help if you have Steam credit during the checkout process and don’t have to go the long way through PayPal.
Thursday, 23.02.2023
7:05 PM
We are clicking through the purchase process like crazy, but Steam keeps showing errors. Currently, the servers are apparently overloaded. This will probably take a little moment.
Thursday, 23.02.2023
7:00 PM
The countdown has disappeared, the game is available for 28.99 euros. However, Steam is currently completely down for many users. We are keeping an eye on the situation.
Currently, there is no statement from the developers.
Thursday, 23.02.2023
6:54 PM
There are initial reports of server problems at Steam. The launch could possibly be a bit bumpy. For the game itself, this should not be a problem – if you have it on the hard drive, you can start servers that work independently of the Steam servers.
However, logging into Steam or downloading could cause problems. We are still expecting a start around 7 PM.
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No official information can be found yet about when it will start exactly. Currently, we are expecting a start around 7 PM.
Thursday, 23.02.2023
6:06 PM
Since many players apparently expected a release at 6 PM, even the website of the developers Endnight Games is offline (via endnightgames.com).
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6:00 PM
Sons of the Forest was not online at 6 PM. The countdown has said since 6 PM “Less than one hour”. The game should go online before 7 PM, as long as the countdown is not just a placeholder.
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5:45 PM
It could start at any moment! We are keeping an eye on the Steam page and will report back when the game is available or if there are any problems.
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4:55 PM
The countdown on Steam says “1 hour” – not long until the release. There have been cases where the countdown was just a placeholder. Currently, we still expect a release around 6 PM.
Good morning! Here you will find the latest information in the ticker. We will continuously update the article throughout the day. If there are issues with the release and beyond, we will keep an eye on it and regularly check if the situation improves.
Let’s all keep our fingers crossed for a smooth release.
In addition, we have a video on MeinMMO with a brief summary of what to expect:
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Sons of the Forest is the most awaited survival game on Steam – All information in 2 minutes
If you have questions about the game, the release, or problems – leave us a comment. We are accompanying the entire release today and will remain available to provide solutions for possible problems or to check for statements from the developers.
With the release of Sons of the Forest on February 23, many fans are wondering whether the Steam servers can handle the influx. MeinMMO provides you with the current status.
Are the Steam servers down? Right at the release of Sons of the Forest at 7:00 PM German time, there were errors that made neither the Steam shop nor the Sons of the Forest page accessible.
Meanwhile, the problems are subsiding. There are still isolated reports of users being unable to purchase the game, but it is becoming more functional. Only the download of about 13 GB is taking longer than usual.
Why is the server down? Sons of the Forest is the most anticipated game on Steam. However, we cannot say how many fans are actually waiting for the game. It is rare for a release to bring down the Steam servers.
At the same time as the launch of Sons of the Forest, Blood Bowl 3 and Company of Heroes 3 also released today. The three releases together seem to present a bigger problem.
All information about Sons of the Forest in 2 minutes:
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Sons of the Forest is the most awaited survival game on Steam – All information in 2 minutes
Sons of the Forest: Release and Download
Since there was no preload and no pre-purchase for Sons of the Forest, the demand for the game is correspondingly high. Furthermore, you will need to download approximately 13 gigabytes after purchasing the game. The survival game is exclusively available on Steam.
The developers haven’t revealed too much about Sons of the Forest in advance. We already know roughly the story of the survival game and some details about the gameplay, such as NPC companions and the improved building system. You can read more about it in our info hub:
We will keep you updated with the latest information and guides about Sons of the Forest here at MeinMMO. You can expect us to publish more content about the game in the coming days and share our first impressions with you, if we manage to buy and play the game.
You can find an initial assessment of the game in my analysis of the release:
Amazon has announced which games will be available with Prime Gaming in March. Among them is a role-playing game that first appeared in 1998 and is considered one of the best in the genre. If you use Amazon Prime, you can keep the game permanently.
What kind of game is it? Baldur’s Gate is based on the famous Pen&Paper rule system Dungeons & Dragons. You create a character there, choosing from the various classes and races of D&D, and can distribute skill and attribute points.
In the adventure, you start as an orphan searching for your father’s murderer. The game consists of 7 chapters and a prologue. In the process, you complete quests, gain strength, and can recruit and meet companions.
Baldur’s Gate is a so-called “tactical role-playing game” that you play from an isometric perspective and with turn-based battles. It is one of the best role-playing games on Steam and is considered one of the best RPGs of all time.
How do I get Baldur’s Gate? As Amazon announced in a new video, the Enhanced Edition of Baldur’s Gate will be available as part of Prime Gaming starting March 2.
If you have subscribed to Amazon Prime, you can collect your rewards through the official Prime Gaming site or on Twitch and add Baldur’s Gate to your account. You only have a short time to activate it, but the game will then be available to you permanently.
Together with Baldur’s Gate, Amazon announced other games that will also be available with Prime Gaming in March:
Adios and I Am Fish starting March 9
Faraway 3: Arctic Escape starting March 16
Book of Demons and Peaky Blinders: Mastermind starting March 23
City Legends: Trapping in Mirror – Collector’s Edition starting March 30
By the way, Prime Gaming and Twitch Prime are one of the reasons for the immense success of the platform:
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Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success
Even though Baldur’s Gate is a bit dated, it is the highlight of the presented games. On Steam, the RPG has a rating of 95%. Due to its gameplay and isometric camera, the outdated graphics are not as noticeable, as role-playing games tend to focus more on story.
If you prefer something more modern, there is currently another role-playing game on offer. Divinity: Original Sin 2 even offers a co-op feature and is currently discounted:
The gaming platform Steam regularly launches major sales events with often significant discounts. It is now known when the total of 14 events will take place.
Here you will find all dates for the major planned sales from Steam. If you have an eye on a game but don’t want to pay full price, patience can definitely pay off.
At the end of August, there will be a special strategy sale – during this period, many strategy games will be cheaper. However, the biggest sale events are considered to be the Winter Sale and the Summer Sale. Here you will find all dates:
Mystery Festival: 20.02. – 27.02.
Puzzle Festival: 24.04. – 01.05.
Spring Sale: 16.03. – 23.03.
Sports Festival: 15.05. – 22.05.
Game Preview: 19.06. – 26.06.
Summer Sale: 29.07. – 13.07.
Stealth Game Festival: 24.07. – 31.07.
Visual Novels Festival: 07.08. – 14.08.
Strategy Festival: 28.08. – 04.09.
SHMUP Festival: 25.09. – 02.10.
Game Preview: 09.10. – 16.10.
Steam Scream Festival: 26.10. – 02.11.
Autumn Sale: 21.11. – 28.11.
Winter Sale: 21.12. – 04.01.
At the time of writing, the Mystery Festival is underway. The focus here is on Mystery / Detective / Social Deduction.
The participation conditions are quite strict according to Steam – not every game is allowed to participate in a sale. Check out Steam’s German blog post about the sales to find the sale where your desired games might be included – via steam.com.
There is never a guarantee of a hit. But you drastically increase your chances of a bargain.
How do you do that? Do you wait for sales on games on your wishlist or do you always grab it when you have the necessary cash available? Leave a comment on the topic.
In what form does FIFA 23 offer crossplay? We summarize all the possibilities regarding PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Is there crossplay in FIFA 23? Yes, FIFA 23 offers crossplay that many have been waiting for. However, not all versions are compatible with all variants. Depending on the platform, there are differences in who can play with whom.
Moreover, only certain modes are available in crossplay. Here we summarize all crossplay options.
FIFA 23 crossplay with PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC – or PS4 and Xbox One
Who can play together? In crossplay in FIFA 23, it is crucial that different generations can play together.
This creates two pools that are crossplay-compatible with each other.
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC can play together. Stadia was also included, but that no longer exists.
PS4 and Xbox One can also play together.
Not possible: Conversely, one cannot play crossplay within their own “console family.” The PS5 cannot play against the PS4, and the Xbox Series X|S cannot play against the Xbox One.
Which modes offer crossplay? There are selected modes through which you can encounter other platforms in crossplay. These are:
FUT Division Rivals (not in coop)
FUT Champions
FUT Online Draft
FUT online friendly matches (not in coop)
FUT games against a friend
Online friendly matches
Online seasons (not in coop)
Virtual Bundesliga competition mode
How do I activate crossplay in FIFA 23? Upon the first start, crossplay is automatically activated. If you want to deactivate it, you can do so in the online settings in FUT, VOLTA or in the FIFA main menu.
How does the transfer market in FIFA 23 work with crossplay?
This is the special feature: The transfer market in Ultimate Team is also shared across multiple platforms, but not in the “crossplay” pools.
Instead, the following platforms share one transfer market each:
Transfer market 1:
PS4
PS5
Xbox One
Xbox Series X|S
Stadia
Transfer market 2:
PC
Transfer market 3:
Nintendo Switch
The PC and the Switch each have their own transfer market and do not see player offers from other platforms.
While some modes now offer crossplay, players in other modes of FIFA 23 still hope for an addition of the feature – such as in Pro Clubs. But even there a finding gives hope for crossplay in the future.
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In Pokémon GO finds the big Hoenn Tour taking place this weekend, where new shinies must not be missing. We from MeinMMO show you which shiny monsters you can find in the game from then on and what your chances are for special encounters during the event.
For this reason, 14 monsters celebrate their shiny debut at this event. Which ones they are and how you can find them, we have summarized for you below. We will also tell you at the end of the article, what you need to know about the shiny rates.
We updated this article for you on February 24 and added the location of Icognito for you.
All new shinies for the Hoenn Tour at a glance
If you are looking for shinies, you should not miss the Hoenn Tour. All Hoenn monsters that spawn in the wild during the event, hatch from eggs, or defend the arenas in raids can, with a bit of luck, also be caught as shiny. The following Pokémon can be encountered in their shiny form for the first time:
Where you can find these Pokémon during the event, we have summarized for you below. We based the order on the locations in the game.
Tuska and Noktuska
Tuska and Noktuska normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon are these? During the Hoenn Tour, you can only catch the grass Pokémon Tuska. To secure Noktuska as shiny, you can evolve it using 50 candies.
You can find Tuska at the following locations during the event:
in the wild in the habitat “Glowing Sand”
in 5-km eggs that you can spin at PokéStops during the event
Gehweiher and Maskeregen
Gehweiher and Maskeregen normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon is this? The bug and water Pokémon Gehweiher from Generation 3 can also be caught as shiny for the first time during the event. Just like with Tuska, you need to evolve it to secure Maskeregen, the evolution of Gehweiher, as a shiny specimen. For this, you need 50 candies.
You can find Gehweiher at the following locations during the event:
in the wild in the habitat “Eerie Mist”
in 5-km eggs that you can spin at PokéStops during the event
Schluppuck and Schlukwech
Schluppuck and Schlukwech normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon are these? Another shiny debut celebrates Schluppuck and Schlukwech. To secure it, you need to look for a blue Schluppuck during the event. You can then evolve this into Schlukwech using 50 candies. Schlukwech does not spawn in the game during the Hoenn Tour.
You can find Schluppuck at the following locations during the event:
in the wild in the habitat “Green Earth”
in 5-km eggs that you can spin at PokéStops during the event
Qurtel, Tropius, and Relicanth
Qurtel, Tropius, and Relicanth normal (top) and as Shiny (bottom)
What kind of Pokémon are these? Qurtel, Tropius, and Relicanth are three regional Pokémon from the Hoenn region that do not have pre- or evolutions. Normally, the three monsters can only be found in specific parts of the world.
For the Hoenn Tour, they are also available in their shiny forms in the game for the first time, so you should not miss them.
You can find Qurtel, Tropius, and Relicanth at the following locations during the event:
in 10-km eggs that you can spin at PokéStops during the event
What kind of Pokémon is this? A monster that has only recently been found in the game is Kecleon. The small chameleon has no pre- or evolutions.
During the Hoenn Tour in Las Vegas, trainers were able to find shiny specimens with a bit of luck. For the worldwide Hoenn Tour, it is now available everywhere. Since it hides well, you should keep your eyes peeled for the little monster.
You can find Kecleon at the following locations during the event:
This is what the shiny forms of Proto-Groudon (left) and Proto-Kyogre (right) look like
What kind of Pokémon are these? Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon are not only available for the first time worldwide in their shiny forms, but the corresponding proto-raids were previously only available at the live event of the Hoenn Tour in Las Vegas. Both proto-Pokémon are among the best attackers of their kind, making them worthwhile.
To trigger an evolution yourself, you must first collect what is known as proto-energy in the corresponding raids. You can use this similarly to mega energy with Kyogre and Groudon. This way, after the raid, you will also only get an encounter with the normal forms of the two legendary monsters.
Even though the original shiny forms of Kyogre and Groudon have been in the game for some time, the new, special, temporary proto-evolutions differ visually significantly from the original shinies.
You can find Proto-Kyogre and Proto-Groudon at the following locations during the event:
you can battle them in proto-raids and collect the corresponding proto-energy
Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
Jirachi
What kind of Pokémon is this? The mysterious wish Pokémon Jirachi also celebrates its shiny debut in the game. Unlike all other monsters of the event, you have a chance for a guaranteed encounter with a shiny specimen with Jirachi.
Jirachi normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
This is how you get shiny Jirachi during the event: To secure a shiny Jirachi, you can obtain the special research “Masterpiece Research: Fulfilled Wish” in the in-game shop. This is available there for around 5.99 euros and guarantees you an encounter with a shiny.
Icognito H
Icognito H normal (left) and as Shiny (right)
What kind of Pokémon is this? A monster that doesn’t belong to the Hoenn region but should not be missing at such an event is Icognito. The psychic Pokémon from Generation 2 likes to appear in its various forms on such occasions. The letter H will therefore play a role for the Hoenn Tour and is thus also expected to be caught for the first time in its shiny form.
This is how you get Icognito H during the event:
Icognito H spawns from smoke (except from daily adventure smoke)
What are the shiny chances for the Hoenn Tour?
This is what you need to know: Niantic often increases the shiny chances during such an event. Thus, it is then more likely that you will encounter a shiny specimen. However, this year, it should be a bit different for the Hoenn Tour. In an interview with the online magazine Dot Esports, the developers stated:
Selected Pokémon will have the chance to receive a shiny boost. We want the encounter with a shiny Pokémon to be a surprise moment, so we can’t reveal any details here.
Increased chances of encountering shiny Pokémon were available for trainers who had a ticket for the live event in Las Vegas.
What does that mean for the shiny rate? Accordingly, there will not be a generally increased shiny rate during the global Hoenn Tour. This was therefore only available at the live event in Las Vegas. However, for individual monsters, it should still be more likely that you will encounter a shiny specimen during the weekend. Which ones are specifically involved is currently unknown and remains to be seen.
How do you like the new shinies in Pokémon GO? Will you try to secure them? And which shinies are still missing from the Hoenn region in your collection? Feel free to write it to us here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange with other trainers.
For years, survival games have been one of the most successful genres in gaming – especially on Steam. However, no game has yet managed to claim the title of the “King of Survival MMOs.” What is the reason for this? And can the new Sons of the Forest secure this title? MeinMMO editor and survival expert Benedict Grothaus is searching for an answer.
Survival games are huge. Not just as individual games, but as a genre in general. I see this every time a corresponding game is announced or released.
For years, there has been a huge potential here that hardly any larger studio has addressed. The biggest survival games on Steam are all projects of indie studios. According to steamcharts, the peak players in February are:
167,827 for Rust
87,273 for ARK: Survival Evolved
63,040 for DayZ
50,955 for Terraria
40,703 for 7 Days to Die
On top of this are other titles like Valheim or Conan Exiles, which also deliver thousands of players. If there were a game that united all fans of the genre, it could pose a significant competition to some of the leaders on Steam like Dota 2.
But that’s exactly what is missing. A game that claims the entire market of players in the genre like WoW did in 2004 simply does not exist in survival.
Now comes Sons of the Forest and before release is the most wished-for game on Steam. Does the new game have a chance to claim the title of “the survival hit” that everyone plays? No, probably not. But …
All information about Sons of the Forest can be found here in the video in a sleek 2 minutes:
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Sons of the Forest is the most awaited survival game on Steam – All information in 2 minutes
Sons of the Forest will not be the king, but the kingmaker
What I know so far about Sons of the Forest sounds really good. NPC companions, a new building system and a gripping story. Nevertheless, it remains an indie game from a developer that hardly communicates outwardly.
I do not wish to list all the details of Sons of the Forest here. You can read the most important content in the hub:
The Twitter channel is virtually dead, the last status of the website talks about a trademark from 2017, other social media or Discord are also not used. Then Sons of the Forest is only coming for PC, neither for PS5 nor for Xbox. That is not enough to become an absolute hit. Not anymore in 2023.
Despite this, Sons of the Forest will definitely be a success. It is mainly the most wished-for title because the predecessor was already so popular. The Forest is one of the best survival games ever.
But what is even more important: other games can learn from Sons of the Forest. One of the reasons why The Forest was already so popular, why ARK can remain relevant for so long and why Valheim became so successful, is the combination of survival elements with story.
Instead of simply providing a sandbox, as Rust and DayZ do, Sons of the Forest and Co. offer a story that you can follow while playing. And in the case of The Forest, even with different endings.
This element is something that survival games have been lacking to this day: a story that underlies the world. The story is one of the reasons why WoW was considered the pinnacle of the MMORPG market for so long.
Sons of the Forest will not be the king of survival MMOs. The studio is too small for that, and the game is likely to see little further development after early access ends.
However, if large studios now look at what makes Sons of the Forest so popular, it could lead to us potentially having a survival stronghold by 2024. And indeed, several studios are currently working to claim that title for themselves.
2023 is bringing a lot of potential survival hits your way. Gameplay of the 5 most promising can be found here:
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Here is the gameplay of the 5 best survival games coming out in 2023
An ever-growing genre: Even Blizzard is now making survival
The fact that developers and publishers have recognized the potential of survival games is demonstrated by the development of the recent past and the near future. Even big names are now entering the genre and trying to grab a little of the huge player base.
The new game shows that Blizzard recognizes the potential of survival games and is now using many resources to be successful here. And they are not the only ones.
The survival market is still dominated by indie projects, some of which have been around for years. It is unlikely that one of these will become the first survival king. They can, however, serve as a springboard for the big publishers:
This week Destiny 2 announced: “Everything hurts now.” Instead of overpowered guardians, there will soon be not only a variable difficulty system but also more engaging content thanks to power level disadvantages. MeinMMO tells you how much harder it will get and, above all, why you should think twice about entering an activity without a good build.
Why does Destiny 2 need to become harder? Many guardians ended a season just jumping bored through the content of Destiny 2. Their power level had already significantly increased, thanks to the artifact.
When adding the 3.0 revamp for the subclasses, the new build crafting options, and the really powerful weapon perks, players were stronger than ever before. No enemy could impress them as a result. Destiny 2 could no longer keep up with the gradual increase in strength.
However, that is supposed to change now, as Bungie wants it to be challenging again in the future and, above all, to remain so. They aim to achieve this by shifting the difficulty levels in Destiny 2 more towards the Legendary campaigns, Grandmasters, or Day-One raids.
The easiest difficulty “Master” will be removed
There will be variable level adjustments per difficulty level
Grandmaster raids and dungeons will also receive difficulty updates
The Destiny editorial team at MeinMMO has summarized the most important difficulty adjustments for you in an understandable way.
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Destiny 2: Trailer for Lightfall shows new race – Guardians get cool lasso, swing like Spider-Man
There is no substitute for a good challenge
Destiny 2 players will soon have to actively engage with build crafting and strategic gameplay. Once guardians reach a certain point in the future, they will need to carefully consider whether to dive into an activity without having a proper build. However, there will also be more flexibility.
Once you reach the maximum effectiveness level in Lightfall, it no longer matters how high your power level is or how many additional artifact ranks you have. Further leveling will no longer increase your actual performance.
What has Bungie announced? In an article on the Bungie website, they informed players about the specific changes that are meant to make the game challenging again in Lightfall.
One change simply stated is that power in Destiny 2 will matter less. The power level will not go away; you will still need top loot, but a guardian’s power merely serves as a guideline for balanced activities.
Additionally, enemies in Destiny 2 will also become tougher, thanks to the introduction of power level disadvantages. These are different levels that will be applied when starting specific activities and are intended to lead to a “better challenge curve”.
Hero: -5 power level
Legendary: -15 power level
Grandmaster: -20 power level
Nightfall: -25 power level
With this, the developer fundamentally follows the desire of many players who yearn for good and above all long-term challenges.
In the Vanguard Ops playlist, guardian power will be disabled, as it is in Gambit and Crucible. This means that the power level disadvantage there is 0. Therefore, you will have no damage advantage over your enemies or they over you, regardless of your power level.
Most notably, the transformation of “Burning” into two different modifiers: “Surges” and “Threats”. These will be used in high-level activities, like Nightfalls.
25% boost to subclass or weapon – You have the choice
What are Surges and Threats in Destiny 2? “Surges” are a empowering modifier that increases a guardian’s elemental damage by 25% when it matches the current surge. The current surge in the Season of Resistance will be Strand plus two weekly rotating optional damage types (in Season 20, Void and Solar).
Threats, on the other hand, are the exact opposite of Surges. They increase the elemental damage caused by enemies by 25%.
In Lightfall, enemies will dance Flamenco with you
Furthermore, Bungie is introducing a new mechanic in high-level activities called “Overcharged Weapons”.
What are Overcharged Weapons? Basically, any weapon in Destiny 2 can be an “Overcharged Weapon”. The category of weapon that it is depends on two factors:
Weapons listed as anti-champion weapons in the seasonal artifact
Weapons recommended per activity to encourage their usage
The system of recommended weapons per activity is not new. Bungie already utilized so-called “Curated Weapon Loadouts” based on weapon archetypes back in the summer of 2018. They provided guardians with weapon combos, for instance, in the raid “Leviathan” at the prestige difficulty level. The difference from 2018 is that you can now play these weapons, but you don’t have to, and you’ll also be rewarded for using them.
This advantage is given to you by Overcharged Weapons: For using Overcharged Weapons, Destiny 2 will reward you in the future with a damage bonus of 25%. Guardians will thus have a new method for dramatically improving damage output. Kinetic damage will also be increased by 25% if the equipped focus matches the active Surge.
Various damage types remain important: The good news for many guardians was also the announcement that Bungie will remove the widely disliked negative modifier “Match Game”. However, you shouldn’t get too excited about this change, as it also has a downside.
Yes, there is no more “Match Game”. But in return, guardians will in the future deal 50% less damage against mismatched shields throughout the game. This means that a negative modifier that previously only occurred in selected activities will now become the standard for the entire game. Enemies in Destiny 2 will thus be hardened across the board – regardless of location.
More flexibility for every ultimate you want to play: What Bungie also mentioned was that Surges and Overcharged Weapons are not stackable. But that also makes it flexible, as guardians have a choice. They can either use an Overcharged Weapon or utilize the active Surge subclass for the damage bonus of 25%. This way, you can still have a damage bonus with Arc or Stasis ultimate without having to make compromises.
The rest of PvE also gets more flair
“The Lake of Shadows” strike will become “less Sparrow-friendly” and receive new mechanics
Surely, the Nightfalls are one of the most popular activities in Destiny 2. But the rest of the PvE also receives some solid difficulty upgrades and will be refreshed by Bungie.
Raids and dungeons will also receive the power difference treatment. But don’t worry: normal raid and dungeon runs will continue to function as they do now and will not receive the announced power delta of -15
The -5 power level disadvantage tested in Season 19 will also remain in Season 20
Lost sectors, Empire hunts, Eternity challenges, and the Crucible will also receive updates with Overcharged Weapons, Surges, and Threats
The strikes “The Lake of Shadows” and “The Arms Dealer” will receive new enemies, new encounters, new mechanics, and new objectives
In addition to Lost Sectors, there will be additional ways to obtain exotic armor from Lightfall
The Vanguard Ops playlist will also, like Nightfalls, receive a point system and reward many points with an increasing reputation rank modifier
The weekly Vanguard challenges will also be updated to fit the new Surges and Threats
What the new Vanguard scoring and challenges will look like can be read on Bungie’s website. There they also announced that they would review the drop rates in Lost Sectors again. Additionally, there will be extra ways to obtain exotic armor from Lightfall that you can discover on February 28.
More current news about Destiny 2: Lightfall can be found here:
Will the activities also be more rewarding? That is still open. Bungie does talk about making activities more rewarding through challenges, but actual rewards are not mentioned anywhere.
There are still a few questions unanswered. But luckily, we only have to wait just under a week to find out how everything will work.
What do you think of this increase in the overall PvE difficulty? Is it to your liking, or did you enjoy the feeling of power in every activity without having to exert yourself? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
Did you also know that colorful beans might soon appear in Lightfall?
Elden Ring has been on the market for almost a year and players are now asking for a DLC. Therefore, we show you all the important information regarding a possible DLC, when it might be released, and especially where it could be located.
DLC for Elden Ring – When? Unfortunately, nobody knows for sure. Elden Ring celebrated its release on February 25, 2022. So it’s been almost a whole year and so far the developers behind Elden Ring have not revealed any information about an upcoming DLC. However, all Souls games from From Software, except Demon Souls, have received a DLC so far, as they have not only been desired by the community but have also been very successful.
Elden Ring is also part of a very successful project that could likely receive an expansion.
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Everything you need to know about Elden Ring – in 2 minutes
This is what the DLC for Elden Ring could look like
Everywhere on Twitter, YouTube, and reddit, players are discussing the possible DLC area. However, one theory remains strong and that is the mystery of the huge cloud east of Liurnia.
The cloud looks very suspicious
All existing Divine Towers are stationed around this cloud. Additionally, players with a glitch have managed to cross the sea to find out if something is located at this place.
Indeed, a square shadow was discovered on the sea, which only appears when one is near the cloud. It is therefore quite possible that From Software is using the cloud to hide the new DLC area or the entry to it.
Why could a DLC for Elden Ring take longer? Elden Ring is known to run on the same engine as these well-known titles from From Software:
Bloodborne
Sekiro
Dark Souls 3
Demon Souls
All titles are similar, but none come close to such a large open world as Elden Ring does. Therefore, the engine is also pushed to its limits. Stuttering, as well as other graphical bugs occur much more frequently as a result. It could therefore be that the developers are facing problems and that is why the development could take much longer than in a linear world, as is the case in Dark Souls 3.
Normally, From Software has taken half a year to a maximum of a whole year to build a DLC. However, for Elden Ring, we estimate the time to be at least one to a maximum of two years.
What do you think of a possible DLC? Can you hardly wait to defeat new bosses and collect more items? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
With the Vulcan II Max, Roccat has launched its latest gaming keyboard. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann tested the keyboard. Is the successor to the popular keyboard series worth it?
The most important points at a glance:
The Roccat Vulcan II MAX is the successor to the Roccat Vulcan 121 and the Pro version with optical switches. The open keys remain the same, but details such as rounded corners and a lit wrist rest have changed. As with the Pro model, optical switches are used instead of mechanical switches.
At 229 Euros, the gaming keyboard is positioned in the higher price range. The predecessor can currently be had (February 2023) for around 100 Euros. The Vulcan Pro is also still available for around 130 Euros.
The workmanship and the optical switches impressed in the test, although I find some design decisions rather questionable and they detract from the overall positive impression.
Which keyboard are we talking about? The Vulcan series is probably one of the best-known products from the German manufacturer Roccat. The gaming keyboards feature a striking design, colorful RGB lighting, and proprietary Titan switches under the keycaps.
I was able to try out the Vulcan II Max, the new version of the Vulcan. Does the keyboard still feel and type just as good, or even better? After all, the Vulcan 121 is the best gaming keyboard for me in everyday use, except for the ABS keycaps. The cool design and the good Titan switches from Roccat have simply offered me an almost perfect combination so far.
You can read my experiences and my conclusion in this article, and I will explain whether the keyboard is worth it, especially for those considering an upgrade.
Who tested it?
I have a penchant for gaming mice and currently own over 20 gaming mice privately and have tested over 15 keyboards. At MeinMMO, I have been testing hardware for our readers since 2019. Besides PC and PS5, I’m also now active on the Steam Deck.
The manufacturer provided me with the Roccat Vulcan II MAX for testing.
Benedikt Schlotmann Hardware Editor MeinMMO
Features and technical details:
Design/Interface
Wired, Full-Size Keyboard (104 Keys)
Key Type
Optical Switches, Red
Programmable Keys
Yes
Lighting
Yes
Compatibility
PC (with Software)
Included Items
Keyboard, Manual
Special Features
Dedicated Media Keys
Price (RRP)
229.99
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Included Items, Design, and Build
What’s included? In the box, besides the keyboard, you will find a wrist rest and a manual. No additional bonuses like stickers are included.
What is the keyboard’s layout? The keyboard comes in the well-known full-size layout with 104 keys. As a bonus, three media keys and a control wheel are located at the top right, above the number pad. The keyboard features an open design: the keycaps are relatively small and slim compared to other manufacturers, which provides a clear view of the case and the switches under the keys.
To my surprise, the keyboard requires 2 USB ports on your computer. Unlike the Razer Blackwidow V4 Pro, which also requires 2 USB ports, the Vulcan II Max does not offer a dedicated USB port on the keyboard (USB Passthrough). I find this annoying and impractical.
Roccat Vulcan II MAX in the test: This is what the included items look like.
Build Quality
The keyboard features a stable case made of brushed aluminum. Not only does it look really sleek, but it also feels very good. The wrist rest is made of rubber and has a strange chemical smell in the first few days. However, this dissipates after a few days.
However, the rest feels valuable and sturdy and connects well to the keyboard. Still, I am skeptical about how long the rubber model will last. Soft plastic has the disadvantage of becoming brittle and eventually breaking.
With the keycaps, Roccat continues to use ABS keys. This is something I find really unfortunate, as ABS keys wear out quickly based on my own experience. After just a few days, the keys look oily and dirty, which I find really annoying. At least Roccat uses the standard cross switches. So in theory, you can mount PBT keycaps from other manufacturers on the keyboard. However, the cool and unique design of the keyboard would be lost then.
The thick cable is permanently attached to the keyboard and is also quite stiff. Other manufacturers like Razer or SteelSeries now almost all use detachable cables in high-priced keyboards. Even other Roccat keyboards already had detachable cables. If a cable break does occur, I can at least replace the cable.
In the first few days, I noticed a quiet squeaking noise when pressing some keys. However, this eventually disappeared, or I just no longer notice it.
Software
The software used is “Roccat Swarm.” With it, all important settings can be made, such as programming macros or setting up the lighting. The profiles can also be saved in the keyboard’s memory. To fully utilize the keyboard, you must have the software.
Roccat Swarm is used with the Vulcan II MAX.
The software is a bit unclear but works without problems. Similar to Roccat’s mice, there is again the EasyShift function. With the FN key, you can double-assign other keys or use specific function keys. This can be quite handy.
On the next page, you will read everything about ergonomics, keys, volume, and the final conclusion.
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The long-popular MMORPG Last Chaos is leaving the German and hotly debated publisher Gamigo. By the end of February, the game will not be accessible through Gamigo. However, they are developing a brilliant plan to keep players – gifts in RIFT.
What will happen to Last Chaos? The MMORPG Last Chaos is a true Gamigo classic. Since 2007, the German publisher has had the game under its wing. But that time is coming to an end, as the publisher Fawkes Games will take over Last Chaos by the end of February.
Game data from existing accounts will be retained, but only if the accounts are properly transferred. Any real currency still on users’ accounts should be spent beforehand.
This marks the end of an era for the MMORPG at Gamigo. But instead of mourning, the publisher tries to prevent Last Chaos players from leaving. At several points, Gamigo advertises not to transfer the account at all. Instead, they encourage simply playing RIFT.
What exactly is Gamigo trying? Already in the first news from Gamigo regarding the closure of Last Chaos, a certain undertone can be discerned. The publisher describes the next steps and explains how to transfer accounts to the new partner Fawkes Games.
However, the article ends with Gamigo promoting certain “beginner offers”. These can likely be snagged if you decide not to transfer your account, hence no longer play Last Chaos (via gamigo.com).
RIFT was once supposed to be a “WoW killer,” just like 4 other titles:
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5 MMORPGs that Should Have Been WoW Killers But Failed
Gamigo is eager for Last Chaos fans, advertising with gifts
What else is Gamigo doing? Via email, the publisher goes even further. There’s an interesting email for Last Chaos players with the large headline “Come to RIFT, we have gifts.” In this, the end of Last Chaos is mentioned only in the first sentence, followed by a promotion for the MMORPG RIFT, which is still running under Gamigo.
Additionally, the publisher promises a ton of gifts if players start playing RIFT in February. It seems like they want to get rid of Last Chaos, but desperately hold onto the players.
The email from Gamigo
How is this being received? Even RIFT players find the action controversial. They are generally not fond of Gamigo as a publisher and seize every opportunity to express this. In a reddit post discussing the email in question, this is no different.
Comments range from “Well, at least it’s advertising?” to “Imagine finally getting released from Gamigo, and you leave it to continue with Gamigo. It’s like finally being released from prison but trying out another cell first.”
BrundleBee receives the most upvotes for the comment: “They want to lure players from a game they have killed to a game they are currently killing.”
Gamigo is criticized for the handling of RIFT – “It was a great game, but it’s not anymore.”
What is happening with RIFT? Even the MMORPG RIFT, to which Gamigo wants to bring the Last Chaos fans, is currently under harsh criticism. Specifically, it is the publisher, not the game itself, that is being criticized.
The core of these criticisms is that the MMORPG has been running in some kind of “maintenance mode” since Gamigo took over. This means that substantive updates are hardly released anymore. Fans are strongly complaining that Gamigo is simply letting the game run down as long as it is still profitable.
This opinion is also reflected in the Steam reviews of RIFT. Overall, 74% of reviews are positive, yet looking at recent ratings, only 65% of people give a thumbs up, and even they don’t always mean it positively.
What are the fans saying? They express themselves negatively even in positive comments. If you look at the Steam page of RIFT, a clear picture quickly emerges:
Endless writes a positive review after 759 hours in the game but adds the short yet poignant comment: “RIFT is good, Gamigo is not good.”
BeyondFubar cannot recommend the MMORPG after 3,473 hours and states: “I don’t have a game that I have spent more hours on. It was better than WoW and even the endgame was really good, but eventually, it went downhill. They have ruined about 80% of the game and just stopped trying. It is slowly but surely becoming a ghost town.”
TrumpWon says after almost 30 hours: “Gamigo is where games die. It was once a great game, but it’s not anymore.”
BcJazz recommends RIFT after 334 hours: “I like the game, but it has two major problems. Too few players and Gamigo. Seriously, if RIFT were in the hands of a publisher that would accept one or two years of lower revenue, providing regular updates and new content, the MMORPG would thrive. But under Gamigo, it will eventually die.”
Are you still playing RIFT? If so, what do you think of Gamigo and the current situation? Have you played Last Chaos? If so, how are you handling your account? Feel free to share in the comments here on MeinMMO.
An adventure game in Paper Mario graphics was removed by its own developer from Steam to save it. Now the publisher is stepping in and suing the developer for defamation. The publisher is supposedly the reason for the dilemma.
What kind of game is this? The game is a Kickstarter project by the developer Conradical. It is an adventure RPG that allows you to take on the role of a ghost suffering from amnesia.
You find yourself in the ghost town “Outbound” and must help other ghosts find their peace, who have been haunting there for ages. The graphics resemble a mix of Animal Crossing and Paper Mario.
Although the game makes a strong impression in its trailer, it has been removed from Steam, and other platforms are reportedly to follow. The reason – according to developer Conradical, the publisher committed breach of contract and even withheld profits.
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The Outbound Ghost – Release-Trailer
Publisher denies allegations – Is the developer being taken to court now?
How did the dispute escalate? Conradical was a standalone development team that initially released its title without publisher support. However, to port the game to consoles, Conradical sought help from the publisher Digerati Distribution.
The plan was for a port studio to make the game suitable for various consoles. The port was then released in 2022 but with major issues:
Serious bugs in the game.
Unacceptable framerate that was not comparable to the PC version.
For this reason, the head behind Conradical urged players in a video not to purchase a copy of his game because it does not meet the quality standards that the game was supposed to promise.
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After his video, Conrad was hit with a defamation lawsuit because he supposedly made false statements according to the publisher.
In an interview with the news site Kotaku, the publisher stated that “multiple falsehoods about the ongoing dispute” have been spread, which are not true. Furthermore, Digerati expressed disappointment that Conradical made his dispute public.
Additionally, the developer claims that the publisher did not pay or even concealed royalties. These are profits generated from the sale of The Outbound Ghost. Digerati denies this claim for the following reason:
All royalties due to Conradical have been paid on time. Digerati informed Conrad several hours before the publication of the video (developer’s claims) on February 16 about this payment. Conrad also accuses Digerati of not reporting certain royalty payments. This is another falsehood. We provided Conrad with explanations for each revenue source. We offered the legal department of Conradical a complete audit of our books. They did not take advantage of this option, but Conrad continues to claim these false allegations.
How is the dispute progressing now? Conrad Borrell, the head behind Conradical, is now trying to remove his game from other platforms with DMCA strikes. His plan is to publish a better version of The Outbound Ghost after the dispute and provide compensation to all his Kickstarter backers.
In the background, however, the defamation lawsuit is ongoing, and it remains to be seen which side will come out well.
Due to all the claims and accusations, it is difficult to assess who the real culprit is, so it remains to be seen how the trial will look and what evidence will be disclosed.
The Protomorphosis in Pokémon GO appears for all trainers during the worldwide Hoenn Tour. We summarize all the information about the strong evolution of Kyogre and Groudon.
What is the Protomorphosis? The “Protomorphosis” was originally introduced as a new feature in the player Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Protomorphosis – Function, Bonuses, Proto-Energy in Pokémon GO
How does the Protomorphosis work? Here we summarize the most important information.
You need “Proto Energy” to bring Kyogre and Groudon into their proto-form
You can obtain Proto Energy like this:
Complete Proto Raids against Kyogre and Groudon. These are available during the worldwide Hoenn Tour.
From research tasks for the Hoenn Tour.
You can earn Proto Energy by walking with the respective Pokémon as a buddy if you have already performed the Protomorphosis. Trainers report gaining 100 Proto Energy per 20 km (via reddit)
The proto form lasts for 8 hours after evolution
How much energy is needed? The first Protomorphosis costs 400 Proto Energy. After that, it should decrease the more you perform the Protomorphosis.
How much energy do Proto Raids bring? This varies depending on how quickly you complete the Proto Raids. Some trainers reported 80 energy per raid. However, one trainer also showed that around 100 Proto Energy is possible if the raid is completed in under 30 seconds (via reddit).
However, the raids are difficult to crack and require many trainers to be solved.
When do Proto Raids run? For now, it is only known that they will take place during the worldwide Hoenn Tour. Whether or when they will return is currently unknown.
What bonuses does the Protomorphosis bring? On one hand, the Protomorphosis strengthens Kyogre and Groudon, but both bring additional bonuses in their proto-form.
An active Proto-Kyogre provides you with:
Extra Candy and XP when catching Water, Electric, and Bug Pokémon.
Increased attack bonuses in raids for Water, Electric, and Bug type moves of the battle team.
An active Proto-Groudon provides you with:
Extra Candy and XP when catching Fire, Grass, and Ground Pokémon.
Increased attack bonuses in raids for Fire, Grass, and Ground type moves.
Are there more proto-forms? No, only Kyogre and Groudon can reach this form. In the background story of the main games, the two were constantly at war until Rayquaza intervened. However, that triggered a Mega Evolution to stop the two proto-monsters.
League of Legends regularly revises their champions. The last major overhaul was for Aurelion Sol. The Cosmic Dragon now leads to game-changing bugs in the game.
What is this bug? Players from League of Legends have observed a bug in various games that led to ranked games being decided.
Mordekaiser is playing against Aurelion Sol and hits him with his ultimate ability.
Every opponent of Aurelion Sol who was hit by his E-ability “Singularity” continuously loses health points.
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How does this bug occur? If it happens in the game that Mordekaiser uses his ultimate ability on Aurelion Sol, the bug becomes active. All players who were previously hit by Aurelion Sol’s E-ability “Singularity” receive the effect of the ability.
The ability pulls opponents into a small radius at their center and holds them there. At the same time, the affected players take damage. With the bug active, the negative effect of the ability does not disappear, and the players continue to take damage until they are revived at the base.
Vandiril has posted a compilation on YouTube where you can watch the spectacle:
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Compilation of how bugged Aurelion and Mordekaiser are
Even if the players were leading against the dragon, this bug can decide the game. The negative effect remains on affected opponents even if they defeat Aurelion Sol. Due to items, they incur even more damage and die faster.
If this effect occurs at a game-deciding moment, you can be sure that the game is over for you. This leads to a guaranteed defeat. With a death timer of 40 seconds or more, a death of one or more champions can quickly give the opponents a massive advantage.
