The MMORPG Gloria Victis is receiving a massive update. The developers are enhancing graphics, maps, and parts of the gameplay.
Gloria Victis has been in Early Access on Steam since 2016. The MMORPG is developed by Black Eye Games, an indie studio from Poland. They announced that after further adjustments, they plan to leave Early Access soon and are offering players significant improvements with the current update. The graphics, especially the sky, are now much more detailed.
What kind of game is this? Gloria Victis throws you into a medieval open world that is realistic. Therefore, there is neither magic nor special monsters or effects in the MMORPG. Instead, Gloria Victis focuses on other aspects:
PvE content such as group quests, events, and raids
Crafting plays an important role
There are no fixed classes. Instead, you improve your character by leveling up skills.
The MMORPG is Buy2Play (costs 19.99 Euro on Steam) and also offers a shop with cosmetic upgrades.
In the video, you can see the trailer for Gloria Victis:
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MMORPG Gloria Victis – Gameplay Trailer
Significant graphic improvements
This now looks different: Especially the visual quality of the sky has changed since the update in Gloria Victis. In the sky, you can now see high-resolution clouds that move.
The movements of the sun have also been improved, now showcasing beautiful sunrises and sunsets – much closer to reality than before.
A new lighting system makes the nights in the MMORPG darker while offering you the possibility to set up lanterns and torches to light up part of your surroundings. Over time, your character’s eyes also adapt to the darkness, allowing you to see more.
Additionally, there are visual effects such as fog or lightning to make the environment more realistic. The reflections in water bodies also look better now.
To ensure you experience more of this, the visibility range around your character has been increased. Now you can see more of the beautified world around you.
This is what the sunsets look like:
New structure of the world map
The map of Stoneholm, the world of Gloria Victis, has been restructured since the update. The capitals of the 3 regions are now located at the edge of the map, while starting zones for each nation are on separate islands.
Through the changes, players are supposed to have more space on the map, allowing them more time to contemplate their actions and manage potential risks.
The quests have been adjusted to the new map. Players should comfortably reach level 60 while being safely on their way. With specific quest boards in each zone, it is also possible to complete additional tasks and gain more experience.
Furthermore, you can now directly teleport to your quest. Previously, you had to walk everywhere.
What do you think about the improvements in Gloria Victis? Is the graphics significantly better due to the changes? Have you checked out the MMORPG and maybe even played it? How far along are you already? Or do you now intend to take a look at it? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
With “Firesong”, the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) will soon receive a new DLC. In it, you can finally face a boss you have been waiting for since many updates. Additionally, a new story awaits you on an island full of druids.
The storyline “Legacy of the Bretons” has been ongoing throughout the year and will conclude with the DLC Firesong. The DLC Ascending Tide began the story in early 2022, followed by the High Isle expansion and the DLC Lost Depths.
The storyline highlights the Breton people, whom you can play as in ESO, and gives them more background. The focus is on political intrigue. Those who own the previous DLCs can now look forward to finally facing the Ascendant Lord.
By owning the previous DLCs, you unlock bonus quests that conclude the story. However, Firesong introduces an entirely new story in ESO.
So don’t worry: Even if you do not own Ascending Tide, you can still play Firesong without any problem. The story on the island stands alone and offers a comprehensive gaming experience for casual players and newcomers alike.
Here you can see the trailer for the High Isle expansion:
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New gameplay trailer celebrates the release of ESO High Isle on PS5, PS4 and Xbox
Explore an island with a druidic people
What content does Firesong include? The update takes you to the island of Galen, which you can explore. It belongs to the 4 islands of the Systren archipelago in the northwest of High Isle. There, you will encounter druids and learn their story.
On the island, you will discover various biomes: forests, jungles, and rivers filled with lava. You will encounter forest spirits and other new creatures. You will also face new world bosses.
The developers promise a lore with numerous challenges on the island of Galen. In addition to the main story, there should be quests that tell a standalone story.
Moreover, you can obtain new collectible cards and use the Druid King Patron to unleash powerful combos when playing cards. You unlock parts of the deck as you engage in activities on the island of Galen. With High Isle, the card game “Tales of Tribute” was introduced to the game, so you will need the expansion to play it.
When does the update release? On PC, you can download and play Firesong starting November 1st. If you play ESO on console, you will have to wait a bit longer, as the DLC will only be released on November 15th.
What do you think of the Firesong DLC? Are you excited for the update and will you purchase and play it directly in November? Have you played the previous DLCs as well as the High Isle expansion in ESO? How did you like the story with the Bretons? Do you want to finally defeat the Ascendant Lord? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO!
In League of Legendsthere are always situations where a champion becomes too strong or too weak and needs to be adjusted and reworked. This has been particularly drastic with 5 champions. Find out which 5 they are here on MeinMMO.
League of Legends has evolved over the years. Many of these developments come from community feedback, while others have been seen in esports and needed adjustment. LoL is a game that is constantly changing and evolving.
Constant graphical adjustments are made, and there is a new patch every few weeks and occasionally a new champion is completely reworked. The last major overhaul was that of Udyr. Because it was finished so close to the Worlds, the champion is not eligible.
What makes strong champions even stronger is their ultimate ability. The 5 champions on the list have mainly been reworked because of their ultimate ability. Udyr is special in terms of his ultimate ability because he can use it from level 1. Here you can see more about it:
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League of Legends shows the new Udyr in the trailer
Poppy – The Yordle with the huge hammer
What characterized the champion in the past? Poppy used to be a character who liked to fight 1vs1. With Poppy’s abilities, it was easy to attack the opponent under the tower and escape unharmed. Besides taking out easy targets, she could absorb all the damage at the front line without flinching.
Why did it need to be changed? Poppy’s ultimate ability had the effect of allowing her to choose an opponent to challenge to a duel and deal additional damage. Damage from other champions was blocked, even from towers or other opponents. This made Poppy unbeatable, and she could fight through all the ranks of enemies.
What can the champion do now? Poppy is the guardian of the hammer. Not without reason does she always swing her hammer with her. She spins the hammer in a circle until she slams it to the ground, knocking the affected enemies back towards the base.
Has it done the champion good? The playstyle of Poppy has changed with this adjustment. She is still a character who fights in the front lines, but she is no longer a solo fighter; she has become a team fighter. With her new ultimate ability, she can push away unimportant targets to clear the way for easier targets or force favorable situations.
Here you have the nostalgia factor of the old Dominion map, where Poppy’s abilities are demonstrated:
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A demonstration of Poppy’s abilities from the old LoL
Sion – The Undead Moloch is now even more Undead
What characterized the champion in the past? Sion was already a fighter. However, his abilities also left options open for him to be played as a mage or full tank. This flexibility was a significant point when it came to Sion’s playstyle.
Why did it need to be changed? Sion’s ultimate ability gave him up to 100% lifesteal and 50% attack speed for 20 seconds. These are values that allowed him to stand in the enemy’s base under attack by the Nexus Obelisk as long as he had attacked anything.
Here you can find a clip about it:
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Sion heals against the Nexus Obelisk, kills 5 opponents, and survives
What can the champion do now? Sion’s abilities have been completely reworked and have new effects. His passive ability makes him even more undead. So you can still run around the map and attack everything for a few seconds after death.
Additionally, he received an ultimate ability that does justice to his backstory and the rage that burns within him. The whole map knows what’s happening when Sion sets off and runs full of rage across half the map.
Has it done the champion good? The champion has now embraced his role. As a tank in the top lane, he usually contributes at the front lines of battle for his team. And even after his death, he remains a thorn in the side of his opponents. Always an ace up the sleeve for any top lane player.
Galio – The grieving Guardian becomes a Colossus
What characterized the champion in the past? Galio used to distinguish himself through his unique ability to be played against mages. This arose from the fact that 50% of his magic resistance was accounted for as ability power.
Why did it need to be changed? Galio’s ultimate ability has long been known as one of the strongest abilities in all of League of Legends. In addition to increased resistances, Galio attracted the focus of all opponents and exploded from his petrification after 2 seconds to deal damage to all opponents.
What can the champion do now? With his ultimate ability, Galio can rush to the aid of his teammates and hurls all surrounding opponents into the air. With the new abilities, Galio can help his team in critical situations while still being able to assert himself very well.
Has it done the champion good? The champion is now well-suited for the mid lane or top lane. There, the colossus shines with his powerful attacks. He is still played as a response against many mages but provides a more supportive playstyle than before the changes.
Mordekaiser – The Ruler over the Souls of the Dead
What characterized the champion in the past? Mordekaiser was a champion that could be included in almost any team. He handled well solo and was able to assist the team in his unique way. In 1vs1 situations, his abilities secured long survival for him, and he could emerge victorious from battles.
Why did it need to be changed? Mordekaiser’s ultimate ability allowed him to curse his opponent. For 10 seconds, they took continuous damage. If Mordekaiser or his team killed the cursed champion within the 10 seconds, he would rise again and fight alongside Mordekaiser.
But that’s not all. Mordekaiser also cursed the dragon, and when his team killed it, his ultimate ability was activated. The dragon would then follow him as a soul and attack with its normal attacks.
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This is what it looked like with the dragon 7 years ago.
What can the champion do now? Mordekaiser is a champion who plays with the realm of the dead. With his necromantic abilities, he can draw enemies in for his team and attack with strong abilities. His ultimate ability pulls his opponent into another dimension, where they engage in an ultimate 1vs1 battle.
Has it done the champion good? Mordekaiser once had a very iconic ability that heavily tipped the balance between teams after a successful kill, even beyond their death. Currently, Mordekaiser is flexible on the rift and engages in 1vs1 battles on the map and with key objectives to give his team an advantage.
Urgot – Targeted killing used to be, now it’s execution
What characterized the champion in the past? Urgot was previously a mix of melee and ranged fighter. Additionally, he was feared when it came to killing opponents under their own tower.
Why did it need to be changed? Urgot had the ability to swap places with his opponent and gain resistances. Especially, this made it easier to kill the opponent under his tower. Moreover, he could poison opponents and shoot homing missiles that would hit the target directly.
What can the champion do now? The champion has become a pure melee champion with more range. His ultimate ability has been changed so that he must hit an opponent to execute them afterward. Otherwise, he has settled well in the top lane and competes with other champions at eye level.
Has it done the champion good? Before the rework, Urgot had great potential when it came to pulling out individual objectives. This has changed, and he now offers great potential both to fight against individual targets and to shine in large team fights.
League of Legends is constantly changing
What else has happened: In addition to the changes mentioned, there have been other champions that have also been adjusted, which we have not yet listed in detail. Here is just a small insight into the number of adjustments:
Starting with the overhaul of the map, different champions were adjusted to the new style. Below you will find a short video about the overhaul of the 5vs5 map: the Summoner’s Rift.
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Here is an overhaul for the entire map of the Summoner’s Rift.
Some abilities had to be visually adjusted, while some champions received altogether new abilities that contributed to their current playstyle. Akali’s invisibility changed as part of an overall overhaul of invisibility. This also affected Twitch, Evelynn, and Shaco.
Some other champions whose ultimate abilities were adjusted or mechanics changed include: Vladimir, Irelia, Kayle, Fiora, and Katarina.
Further champion revisions are in the planning: In recent years, League of Legends has occasionally started polls regarding which champions are in line for revisions. Additionally, there are always wishes or ideas from the LoL team that want to make minor adjustments.
Announced changes so far have been for Neeko, Syndra, Aurelion Sol, Ahri, and after a survey at the beginning of the year, Skarner has been chosen. Skarner is expected to be the next big project after Udyr.
Which character would you like more information about? Which character do you think urgently needs a rework? How would you rework the characters? Let us know in the comments.
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The new sandbox MMORPG Fractured Online launched in Early Access on Steam on September 15. Currently, the game’s reviews are “mostly negative.” What is the reason for this? We at MeinMMO explain the situation.
Wildfolk are peaceful, and there is only PvE on their planet.
The demons are evil, featuring open-world and full-loot PvP.
The humans are somewhere in the middle and can take a balanced path.
The cities in Fractured are also meant to be completely built, managed, and conquered by players. There isn’t even any real loot, as all equipment items in the MMO are to be crafted by users.
Where does Fractured stand currently? The game was originally supposed to be released in 2018, but was then postponed multiple times. It has also moved away from the Kickstarter model and has found a publisher in Gamigo, which distributes the game.
A beta for Fractured has also been running continuously over the past year. Every pre-order customer could essentially already play it. On September 15, the MMORPG then launched in Early Access on Steam and the company’s own platform, Glyph. You can join for €24.99. The Wildfolk have also been added. Only the demons are currently still missing.
However, this Early Access launch is not going well for Fractured at all.
This live-action trailer promotes the game with a song by Lara Loft:
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MMORPG Fractured is free on Steam this weekend – Celebrate the event with a live-action trailer and a song by Lara Loft
Bad start on Steam – Only 38% positive reviews
How is the game received? Not well at all. The launch on Steam was accompanied by several issues. Some users were unable to successfully link their Glyph accounts to Steam and had to wait for support to reply in order to even start playing.
However, many of the fans seem dissatisfied with the game itself as well. After just a few days, the game only achieved 38% positive reviews with nearly 240 reviews. This results in a “mostly negative” score on Steam, which is very discouraging for many players.
However, this does not seem to deter the active players. While the peak at launch was 1,515 concurrent users on Steam, it is still 1,188 four days later (via SteamDB). So what is the problem with Fractured Online?
High standards for Early Access: Looking at the comments on Steam, it quickly becomes clear where the negative reviews are coming from. Many fans expected a game that is more finished than what Fractured currently is.
Many features, skills, and even an entire race are still missing in the Early Access version, which should remain online for about six months to three-quarters of a year. Additionally, there are complaints about technical issues. Slow servers are reportedly a problem according to users.
Early Access means that a game is not yet finished, but many other Early Access games already exhibit higher standards, which is why Fractured is currently not performing well with fans.
Many talents in Fractured are still not truly in the game
“The game needs much more time”
What are people saying? The general mood is rather downcast. Both positive and negative comments note that Fractured still has a lot of issues. Some are so disappointed that they leave a negative review.
However, even the positive reviews acknowledge this. In good reviews, the idea of Fractured is usually praised, stating that the MMORPG has a lot of potential, but is currently not living up to it.
The negative reviews confirm this, and many agree that Fractured would need much longer than a year to truly become good. One user even goes so far as to call the MMORPG a “cash grab” because he finds it too unfinished.
Others, however, call for patience. An Early Access title is simply not finished, and a lot can still change. However, almost everyone agrees that there is still much to improve and optimize in the game.
These are the critiques: At this point, we would like to directly share some of the comments so you can form your own picture of the situation (via Steam):
Syther writes: “The game needs time. I can’t even rebind my mouse buttons and the servers seem to only be in America; at least I’m consistently getting a ping of 170. But I don’t expect much from an indie game in Early Access.”
Marabu says: “The idea behind the game is good, unfortunately the implementation is rather mediocre. The performance and the combat system feel strange and you can definitely tell there’s only one server based on the ping. Still, I see a lot of potential in the game and will continue to follow it.”
Kev says: “Well, an Early Access title that feels like a very early alpha.”
Kavorka writes: “Yes, it has many bugs. But the developers regularly provide updates. Just try the game out if you liked games like Albion.”
Have you already played Fractured Online? What do you think of the game? Would you rate it positively or negatively? And if you haven’t played it yet, would you like to try it out? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
A hacker has accessed sensitive data GTA 6 and allegedly also GTA 5. This has led to a massive leak. Now, developer Rockstar speaks out and confirms: This really happened and they are disappointed that the information reached the fans in this way.
The leak concerning the upcoming GTA 6 has taken on enormous proportions:
After an initial silence, Rockstar itself has now released a statement (via Twitter).
This is what Rockstar says about the leak: The studio expresses disappointment over what has happened, while also admitting that there has indeed been a data breach – specifically, unauthorized access by third parties. We have translated the statement for you:
Recently, we experienced a breach of our network in which an unauthorized third party illegally gained access to confidential information from our system and was able to download it, including early footage of the development of the next Grand Theft Auto. At this time, we do not anticipate any disruption of our live services or any lasting impact on the development of our ongoing projects.
We are extremely disappointed that any details of our next game were shared with all of you in this way. Our work on the next Grand Theft Auto will continue as planned, and we remain as committed as ever to deliver an experience that truly exceeds your expectations. We will keep you all updated and will, of course, properly introduce the game when the time comes. We want to thank you all for your ongoing support in this situation.
What’s next? As the studio states, the development of GTA 6 is not expected to be significantly affected by the leak. Everything will proceed as planned. The developers have not yet discussed exactly when the game will be released.
MeinMMO Editor-in-Chief Leya Jankwoski sees the leak as a disadvantage for all parties:
Apparently, the Ultra Beasts in Pokémon GO are cursedly creepy monsters. It’s a shame that you don’t really notice this in the game itself, says MeinMMO author Max Handwerk.
For several months now, “Ultra Beasts” have been causing chaos in Pokémon GO. They are special monsters from another dimension that are not directly legendary Pokémon but are similarly powerful.
And yes, in the story snippets we’ve received from Rhi and the professor, you can already tell that they are not exactly friendly towards “our world.” There’s talk of “invasion” and danger from these monsters.
Nevertheless, overall, they act in the game like all the other raid bosses before them. Sure, they appear from wormholes instead of raid eggs, and during the GO Fest, there were briefly special Ultra Balls to catch them quickly. But that’s mostly it.
You only really notice that they are supposed to be absolute horror monsters when you hang out on Pokémon GO’s social media channels.
Short video clips show Ultra Beasts as a great danger – Why doesn’t this happen in the game?
These are the videos in question: If you follow Pokémon GO on various social media platforms, you probably already know some of the videos where the Ultra Beasts are depicted as nasty invaders.
A few days ago, for example, the official Twitter account shared a video of the Ultra Beast “Schlinking,” which you can also see creepily in the background of the current loading screen. Shortly after, Katagami attacks the filming individuals. In addition, there’s also a video of the absolutely gigantic Kaguron slowly wandering through a city.
You can see both videos on the Pokémon GO Twitter account:
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In fact, this was not the first time such a video was shared on the platform. Anego and Cosmog were also teased briefly in small snippets – just like Voltriant. The video of the electric tree monster looks really nasty:
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Here you see how Voltriant climbs up a house while lightning strikes and the power goes out. It roars and even reaches for the camera at the end – a scene straight out of a typical creepy monster movie.
Overall, these videos introduce the Ultra Beasts quite well and directly highlight that they could pose real dangers. However, this is also my problem with it.
Cool video, but in the wrong place: I completely missed the videos of Voltriant and Anego back then. For me, the “Schlinking” video was the first one I saw. As a “GO” player who hasn’t played the Sun/Moon editions where the monsters first appeared, it was an interesting insight.
You get a very different picture of the presumably upcoming raid boss. Katagami also looks dangerous in the video, whereas in “GO” it just looks like a folded paper airplane that primarily annoys with its small size.
But: You mainly see these videos when you follow Pokémon GO on social media. If you don’t, there’s a good chance you’ll miss the actually strong introductions of the monsters.
In the game itself, the videos are practically non-existent. You can stumble upon some of the linked blog entries in the “News” tab, like in the article about the Metal Event – but even there, they are quite hidden and take at least a few clicks.
Of course, it’s cool that such videos even exist. But wouldn’t it be more exciting if you had simply seen this video on the screen right when you logged in on the day of the sudden raid boss change to Katagami and Kaguron? Other games like Fortnite often introduce their events with a cinematic.
What do you think about this topic? Do you follow Pokémon GO on social media and therefore know such videos? Could you use such videos in the game as well – or are you not interested in such “additions” to the game anyway? Tell us in the comments!
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Currencies are a double-edged sword, as they offer both opportunities and great risks. The founder of a cryptocurrency is now being sought under an arrest warrant.
Gamers regularly argue about how sensible or safe cryptocurrencies are. Meanwhile, such “coins” are also being integrated into various games, often to the dismay of the community.
Now in South Korea, a person is being sought under an arrest warrant who is behind a major cryptocurrency. It is now worth not a cent and is said to have caused losses of around 40 billion euros.
Do Kwon is behind the cryptocurrency that is now worth not a cent
Who is it about? Do Kwon, together with several other individuals, founded the company Terraform Labs. Together they created the currency TerraUSD, a cryptocurrency.
The currency TerraUSD attracted customers with a strong promise: Those who invested their currency in TerraUSD should receive a return of 20%. Unsurprisingly, this attracted many users who invested their money there.
TerraUSD also attracted with the security of a stablecoin. These are currencies tied to real assets and therefore promise high security (via finanztip.de).
What exactly happened then? In May, the currency crashed. First slightly and then in free fall. Today, a single coin is worth not a cent. It is only a fraction of what one could get for a coin a year ago.
The value of TerraUSD – From May 2022 it went steeply downhill (via coinbase.com).
What was an additional problem? Cryptocurrencies are often closely intertwined. New currencies rely on stable currencies that are already recognized in the market. With the downfall of TerraUSD, other coins that were linked to TerraUSD also collapsed. It is said that the total amount involved is over 40 billion euros. Bloomberg explains that it is a 60 billion dollar crash (via bloomberg.com).
For example, the Viking game “Northern Guild” had invested all its assets in the Luna coin, which also collapsed with TerraUSD:
The cryptocurrency inventor is one of the most unpopular people in South Korea
Meanwhile, the South Korean authorities have issued an arrest warrant against Do Kwon and five other individuals behind the company Terraform Labs. According to authorities, he is said to have violated capital law. Additionally, it concerns illegal fundraising. The authorities in the USA have also taken notice of him and have Kwon in their sights.
However, already before the arrest warrant, Kwon had fled to Singapore and stated in an interview that he would probably not return to South Korea. According to the online magazine PCGamer, the crypto crash has caused numerous suicides in South Korea and he is one of the most unpopular individuals in the country.
However, his stay in Singapore has one “disadvantage”: Since South Korea and Singapore do not have an extradition agreement, an arrest in Singapore could be difficult.
Other crypto inventors are also currently in hot water: The police have now arrested an individual who is said to be responsible for losses of more than 2 billion euros. You can read the exact background and what lies behind the long prison sentence of 40,000 years here on MeinMMO:
The free fighting game MultiVersus is still popular two months after its release on Steam. However, one player has stumbled upon something strange: Many players do not have an easily obtainable achievement. For that, you basically just have to be nice.
What is this achievement? “Nice Speech” is an achievement where you need to toast 10 players in MultiVersus. Toasts are a currency that you can earn or buy.
After each match, you can toast your opponents, for which they receive 25 coins and can toast back. It’s a sort of sportsmanlike “GG” after the match ends, and a win-win situation, as coins can be used to unlock new heroes.
As a player discovered on reddit (via reddit.com), only 30% of players have this achievement. We checked and can confirm: globally, exactly 29.9% of players have toasted at least 10 others.
The topic has created quite a stir on reddit and has been the biggest topic in the MultiVersus subreddit recently. Fans are discussing how it can be that over 70% of players do not have such an easy achievement.
After all, only 5 – 10 rounds are required to get “Nice Speech.” But it apparently isn’t because all players are just unfriendly.
Watch the gameplay trailer for MultiVersus here:
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MultiVersus – Gameplay-Trailer zum neuen Fighting-Game
“Most do not play beyond the tutorial”
Why do so few players have the achievement? In the discussion, two theories emerge that most agree with. The first is that toasts are simply not explained.
As a new player, one doesn’t really know what to do with these things and that they provide an advantage. They simply do not use the feature because they are not aware of it.
The second, more likely theory is that many apparently do not play beyond the tutorial. MultiVersus is free and attracts many interested players. Many then apparently decide that the brawler is not for them and do not touch the game again.
As players, however, they are still counted – just as those who have not earned the achievement.
How is MultiVersus doing? Even though things have calmed down a bit regarding the beat-em-up, MultiVersus remains popular. According to steamcharts, over 10,000 players were still playing simultaneously on the last day (as of September 19, 12:00 PM). In the last 30 days, the average was over 14,800.
The development is also progressing. Currently, Season 1 is running in MultiVersus. This includes some balance adjustments as well as new content that can be earned and will be released over the coming weeks:
Carlos “Ocelote” Rodriguez (32) is the CEO of G2, one of the most important “League of Legends” teams in Europe. Following controversy over a video showing him celebrating with Andrew Tate, he is now facing consequences: taking an unpaid leave.
What video is this about? On September 17, Rodriguez posted a video on Twitter, seemingly celebrating G2’s entry into the Worlds 2022 – even though G2 is not faring well in the group stage. Among the celebrators, Andrew Tate can also be seen with his brother Tristan.
Why did this cause controversy? Former kickboxer Andrew Tate is a controversial figure on social media. His behavior and some of his statements are viewed by many as misogynistic. Recently, he was banned from several platforms and deleted his Twitch account.
Now Twitter users accused Rodriguez – and thus G2 – of undermining their own values.
Here’s how Rodriguezreacted to the criticism: Initially, Rodriguez wanted nothing to do with the criticism. He drew the line, celebrating with whoever he wanted. Then he seemed to show some insight. On September 18, Rodriguez released a statement on Twitter admitting to mistakes.
In the statement, Rodriguez explained that his goal has always been to stand for equality of opportunity, regardless of who you are – that is ultimately what gaming is about. He also stated that he felt “terrible” and announced that he would accept the consequences.
What consequences will this have? In a statement from G2, which was also posted on Twitter on September 18, the organization apologized. The CEO’s behavior is in stark contrast to the values and culture of G2.
Therefore, Rodriguez will step down as CEO for 8 weeks, in consultation with the supervisory board, and during this time will suspend his salary. However, Twitter users mocked that 8 weeks of leave is hardly an adequate consequence (via Twitter).
Twitter users doubt the sincerity of the apology
This is how it is perceived on Twitter: Some Twitter users do not believe Rodriguez when he says he is truly sorry. They suspect that his statement was only made under pressure from G2 sponsors (via Twitter). This is supported by the fact that the controversial video is still visible on Rodriguez’s Twitter profile.
Additionally, users found comments in Rodriguez’s “likes” on Twitter that reinforce his behavior. They suggest he is just speaking the truth and should not let the “cancel culture” win.
These statements have been liked by Rodriguez on Twitter (via Twitter)
Is there also support for Rodriguez? There is. Some Twitter users are convinced that no one should be held accountable for being friends with a person whose views do not align with those of the public. They see the reactions as a “witch hunt” (via Twitter).
What do you think of all this? Should a CEO’s private life and the image of their organization be separated? Do you find his statement authentic, or do you sense a PR stunt? Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion.
Rodriguez is not making headlines for the first time with outrageous statements:
In February 2022, a new boss was added to the Korean version of MapleStory. For a long time, it seemed impossible to defeat this boss. With 720,000,000,000,000 health points and a fight divided into several phases, the boss poses an enormous challenge even for experienced players. After 189 days, a group has finally triumphed.
What kind of game is MapleStory?MapleStory is a Korean MMORPG published by Nexon. The game world is set up like a side-scroller and implemented in 2D graphics. You can choose your character from one of 4 base classes.
The classes work like jobs in other MMORPGs. As you level up your character, you gain access to additional jobs that allow you to further specialize your play style.
What makes the boss so special? The boss named Kalos is located on the final level of Karote, the infinite tower. He guards the entrance to the sky city Odium. You need to be at least level 270 to face the boss. This is not for beginners; you must have invested a lot of time in MapleStory.
Once you have the appropriate level, you can theoretically face Kalos once every 30 minutes, but a maximum of three times a day. This limited access also contributes to the difficulty level – after all, you cannot train as often as you like.
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What makes the fight so complicated?
Here are Kalos’s abilities:
Poktan – Creates a bomb that steals 30% to 50% of your health points when it explodes.
Laser – A laser that follows you and stuns you when you are hit.
Juktel – Kalos becomes invisible and then attacks your group from the shadows. Causes very high damage when you are hit.
Breathe – An area attack that causes high damage when you are hit.
In the fight, it is important to keep an eye on the various timers. You and your group also need to deal an enormous amount of damage if you want to have any chance. The combination of high health points and difficult mechanics makes this fight so challenging. No wonder it took 189 days to defeat this boss.
You can watch the video of the first kill here:
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Not necessarily: Kalos competes with the Black Mage for the title of hardest boss. The community believes that the Black Mage has more complicated mechanics and requires just a bit more skill.
On the other hand, Kalos is a much larger damage check. At the time Kalos was released, the players’ equipment did not have correspondingly high stats, making the boss long considered unbeatable.
What do you think, is 189 days too long to master a boss? Do you have to grind too much in MMORPGs for the Korean market? Feel free to leave a comment.
In the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online the celebrations of the Undaunted will soon take place. From September 8 to September 20, 2022, you have time to collect your rewards. MeinMMO reveals all the details about the Undaunted event and how you can quickly get your rewards.
When do the Undaunted celebrations start? They start on Thursday, September 8 at 16:00 CEST and run until Tuesday, September 20 at 16:00 CEST.
What are the Undaunted celebrations? This is a dungeon event in ESO. There is no experience bonus for this event. Nevertheless, a lot of extra rewards from the Undaunted reward chests and the special Opal style pages await you.
How to participate in the Undaunted celebrations
The Undaunted celebrations are a dungeon event. This means you need to enter any dungeon. You can choose whether to do this via the activity finder or directly through the map.
Important: It has to be dungeons for 4 players!
There is an alternative. If you cannot find a dungeon group, you can also complete the daily quest from Bolgrul. You can find this quest giver in the Undaunted enclave of the capital of the respective alliance.
You can also earn your glorious Undaunted reward chest from Bolgrul.
Introductory quest for the Undaunted celebrations
You can find the introductory quest “Glory of the Undaunted” in the Crown Store. You can find it either directly in the showcase or in the “Quests” or “Holiday” category. However, you do not have to complete the quest, and you can dive directly into a dungeon.
These rewards are available at the Undaunted celebrations
Just like last year, there are again the particularly sparkling Opal style pages. In total, there are the following styles in the Opal version:
Bloodroot
Ilambris
Machine Guardian
Troll King
Velidreth
Choking Vines
The shimmering Opal mask of Eisherz.
Special rewards of the Undaunted celebrations at a glance
Rewards
Source
Undaunted Reward Chest
Final Boss in a dungeon
Glorious Undaunted Reward Chest
1st time per day: Final Boss in a dungeon
Event Tickets x 2
1st time per day: Final Boss in a dungeon
Mysterious Worth Chest
Undaunted Merchant
Random Style Pages for Opal Shoulders
Mysterious Worth Chest
Opal Mask of Choking Vines
Elden Hollow I (Veteran)
Opal Mask of Eisherz
Castle Gray Frost (Veteran)
Opal Mask of Highwarden
Imperial City Prison (Veteran)
Opal Mask of Nightflame
Elden Hollow II (Veteran)
Opal Mask of Swarm Mother
Spinner Depths I (Veteran)
Specific Opal Shoulders
Undaunted Merchant (in exchange for keys if you own the non-opal version)
Are you ready for the next event? Are you looking forward to letting your character shine in shimmering attire and sparkling weapons? To stay updated on all ESO events and not miss anything, check out this article: ESO Event Ticker – How to collect your rewards by the end of 2022.
This article will be continuously updated to keep you informed in the future.
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You really want to buy a PS5? Today, on September 19, 2022, you have precisely that opportunity at PlayStation Direct. MeinMMO presents you with all the important information for this.
Yesterday afternoon, invitations were sent out via email to PSN users, allowing them to order a PS5 from Sony’s own store PlayStation Direct this morning, on September 19. In the past, a public sale followed.
Update on September 19, 12:30 PM: The quota is still not exhausted. The PS5 Disc Edition without bundle extras is available at the new RRP of €549.
Update on September 19, 10:05 AM: In just under 30 minutes, the closed sale at PS Direct will begin. We strongly expect that there will be an open sale afterwards as well. Even though the demand for the PS5 still significantly exceeds supply, many PSN members already have a console at home. Therefore, it is highly likely that some invitations will go unused.
How can I order the PS5 at PlayStation Direct? If you are among the lucky ones who have received an invitation from Sony, you will find a link in it that leads directly to the PS5 product page. So check your inbox and also your spam folder. To complete the order, a credit card or PayPal has always been required so far.
When does the sale start at PlayStation Direct? From 10:30 AM this morning, you can click on the link in your invitation and order the PS5 console. Only one device can be ordered per account.
How can I order at PlayStation Direct without an invitation? It is possible that a public sale will also take place afterwards. This has been the case in the past when there were any remaining quotas. This means that everyone who did not receive an invitation via email will also get a chance to buy a PS5 through PlayStation Direct. If that is the case, a queue will start in advance.
Didn’t get a PS5? If you didn’t get a PS5, be sure to check our ticker. Here we keep you updated daily and explain how to best get a PS5 and show you drops related to the coveted console.
Numerous FIFA 23 ratings are now known and fans are discussing the best, strongest, and fastest footballers. At the same time, one player stands out, who has to take a hard hit in terms of speed.
Which player is it? The new stats of Belgian national player Axel Witsel are currently being discussed on the FIFA subreddit.
Bundesliga fans will still remember him: The 33-year-old played for Borussia Dortmund from 2018 to 2022 but moved to Spain to join Atlético Madrid this summer.
However, with the FIFA 23 release, Witsel’s new card is unlikely to become one of the favorites. The midfielder has received a significant downgrade in speed.
Witsel’s FIFA 23 card compared to FIFA 22
This is what Witsel’s card looks like in FIFA 23: Overall, Axel Witsel has received weaker stats than last year. In the ranking of the “1000 best players” (via EA) in FIFA, he dropped from 465th to 625th place.
The new Witsel card is significantly slower
All stats on the card have been slightly reduced – but the speed value is particularly noticeable.
A total of 27 points have been lost in terms of speed. Thus, he drops from 61, which is not a particularly high value, to a low 34. He has thus lost almost half of his total speed.
A step that some FIFA players find too harsh.
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This is what players say: The discussion about Witsel’s card has already begun on the FIFA subreddit. Hardly anyone can understand why Witsel received such an extreme pace downgrade.
In the past, it has happened that players over 30 received a reduction in speed in FIFA, and a lot of pace is more often found with young talents. But a drop of 27 points is quite a lot.
“I mean, he was never fast, but this speed is just absurd,” says user “Arshavingoat” (via reddit).
“I really don’t understand the logic behind some of these pace changes. They make the game so unbalanced. Plus, it’s not realistic at all. Older players don’t have the stamina to run the whole game, but if they do, they’re not that slow,” says user Xenboca (via reddit).
“Did he lose a leg?” comments another (via reddit).
Some comment that Witsel is indeed not a particularly fast player – but the harsh break compared to the previous year seems surprising. Here, one could only argue that the speed value may have been too high in previous years and has now been corrected.
In fact, however, Witsel is not the slowest player in the recently released “Top 1000” ratings. Behind him are:
Jose Fonte from LOSC Lille (31 pace)
Dante from OGC Nice (32 pace)
Guillermo Maripan from AS Monaco (32 pace)
Jorge Molina from FC Granada (33 pace)
However, in comparison to last year, these four do not show such an extreme drop.
Aranguiz also received a strong pace downgrade
In this regard, one could only mention Charles Aranguiz from Bayer Leverkusen – whose pace downgrade of 19 points to 46 is also remarkable.
Overall, there are some players who have been “slowed down” this year, although not as extreme. Another example of this are Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi – both are significantly slower than in FIFA 22.
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After a major leak regarding GTA 6, the leaker stated that he has more material about the game, including the current ongoing hit GTA 5 / Online. He demands that developer Rockstar contacts him. To ensure he doesn’t leak more, he wants at least a five-figure sum.
For many years, there were no real or only mini-leaks about the upcoming action blockbuster Grand Theft Auto 6. However, on Sunday, September 18, a bombshell dropped: a massive leak with over 90 videos directly from development – more than an hour of footage.
The big leak from GTA 6 is already video game history.
However, the leaker is not done yet. The person made it clear that there are still more arrows in the quiver. This includes source code for GTA 6, but also for the currently still very successful GTA 5 and the service part GTA Online. The torment for developers at Rockstar continues.
What happened after the leak? It took a few hours, but then the first strikes for copyright violations came. Developer Rockstar is getting the shown material taken down, YouTube videos are going offline everywhere, and images on Twitter are no longer accessible.
Industry expert “Tom Henderson” has also taken on the case – himself well-known for some leaks in Call of Duty and Battlefield. He pointed out that the leaker is not satisfied yet. The attention does not seem to be enough for him (via twitter.com).
The leaker has changed his original post on “GTAForums” and urged developer Rockstar to contact him. He could leak more, but would refrain from doing so for the appropriate compensation.
In a Telegram group, the leaker wrote: ‘The complete source code and assets for GTA 5 are available, along with some documents for GTA 6. Message me privately. GTA 6 is currently not for sale. Only 5-figure offers.’
The hacker has now said that he will sell GTA 5’s source code and assets and will not accept any offers under 5 figures.
The situation is tricky. The leaker does not reveal his identity, and there are already many accounts and users pretending to be the leaker. It is said that even $100,000 has already flowed, but to a user who just pretended to be the leaker (via twitter.com).
Why does the leaker demand such a large sum? Even though it is currently “only” the source code of GTA 5 – if the leaker actually has the data, it would be another blow to those responsible at Rockstar.
GTA 5 and GTA Online are still extremely successful, bringing in a lot of money for the developer. The complete source code would open the door for hackers and could even jeopardize Rockstar’s cash cow. It is a significant amount of money, and the leaker is aware of this.
A difficult situation for everyone involved. The fact that the leaker is now also publicly demanding money makes everything even more confusing and opaque. Everywhere, opportunists are appearing, hoping to get a piece of the pie.
Ultimately, the leak has harmed the entire game, and we players will likely suffer more disadvantages from this action in the end. Our Chief Editor Leya Jankowski has a clear opinion on this: The Mega-Leak Harms GTA 6 and Rockstar, But Also the Fans
Share your thoughts on the topic with us in the comments.
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The new generation of consoles has been out for a while now, so we ask you: Which gaming devices do you actively use at home for gaming?
Want to feel old? The PlayStation 4 was released nearly 10 years ago. The release date of the Xbox Series X/S and PS5 was also nearly 2 years ago.
Technological development is progressing at a rapid pace. It feels like just a few weeks ago your PC was state-of-the-art. But hardly anyone blinks, and there are already 12 new parts on the market that are all better than what is installed in your box.
The gaming landscape is constantly changing, and so are the devices we use to game at home. Many have not limited themselves to a single platform for years but have, for example, a PC and several consoles at home.
How can I vote? You can cast your vote as usual in the survey tool below. Since many of you use more than one device for gaming, we’ve left it open for you. You can vote for as many devices as you use.
However, the vote cannot be undone.
So tell us: What kind of gaming equipment do you have at home? Do you swear by a single device or use multiple ones? Do you use certain devices more often than others, or do they all get the same amount of attention?
Let us know in the comments and have fun voting!
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Cataclysm as the next step for World of Warcraft Classic? We wanted your opinion – and you were quite loud.
In World of Warcraft Classic, the release of WotLK Classic is imminent, but the developers at Blizzard are already looking to the future. A few days ago, it was revealed that some players received surveys that cautiously explored interest in a “Cataclysm Classic”.
We wanted to know from you, the readers of MeinMMO, what you think about Cataclysm Classic.
Your answer was quite clear – you really don’t want it.
The results of our survey – you were quite clear.
Nearly two-thirds do not want Cataclysm – no matter how
The largest group among our readers is not interested in Cataclysm Classic – no matter how it would look. A whopping 62% (2,462 votes) stated clearly that they do not want to see Cataclysm in any form. For most of them, the great decline of World of Warcraft began with Cataclysm, which is also somewhat undeniable. WoW never had more players than during the time of Wrath of the Lich King.
Gondric writes in the comments on MeinMMO:
Cata was the expansion that ended WoW for me. And I had to wait until Classic before I could play it again, even though it was my favorite game. No, thanks.
Few expansions of WoW were as controversial as Cataclysm.
A quarter would play Cataclysm – with changes
However, there is also nearly a quarter of you (24%, 952 votes) who could warm up to Cataclysm if Blizzard made minor and major changes to the game.
Andevar comments on this:
Under certain circumstances, I would actually find additional expansions as classic variants interesting.
But it would have to be fundamentally different.
For example, the talent trees and skills should not be so severely reduced and the classes should really remain distinctly different from each other. I could also gladly do without the destruction of the zones (story-wise difficult, yes …).
I wouldn’t really be interested in a 1:1 implementation, because in my opinion, the decline actually began with Cata.
Every seventh wants Cataclysm as it was
The clearly smallest group, at 14% with 552 votes, are clear supporters of Cataclysm Classic. They would look forward to the expansion and would hardly need any changes to it. This group appreciated the changes to the game world, the new areas, and also the adjustments to the talents. Especially the dungeons from Cataclysm are still often popular today.
For example, Bullet86 writes:
I would celebrate a Cata Classic.
As a Disci-Priest, the mechanic of healing through damage that was introduced back then was simply awesome. I miss that a bit now that I’ve just returned before WotLK.
I still have good memories of the raids, like defeating Deathwing.
It really only went downhill for me with Mists of Pandaria. The Asian-inspired setting just didn’t appeal to me at all back then.
If no Cataclysm – then what? “Cataclysm Classic” seems to generally face significant rejection. However, this raises the question of what will happen to World of Warcraft Classic when Wrath of the Lich King Classic reaches its final patch. Should the developers simply leave the game at this patch level forever?
Would you like to see a “WotLK Season of Mastery” as there was already in Classic, with tougher bosses and more difficult battles? Or should the developers take a completely different path and develop new content for WotLK Classic – such as dungeons or raids? We would love to hear your opinion in the comments.
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A massive leak about GTA 6 is currently circulating on the internet. MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski says: This is bad for all of us.
Whenever a leak about a video game appears, I have the same tedious discussion online. Over and over again, some people feel the need to claim that leaks are just part of an elaborate marketing plan. However, those who claim this only show one thing: ignorance.
Leaks on the scale of GTA 6 massively harm the game. Videos of gameplay from an early version of the game are circulating online. Likewise, part of the source code of GTA 6 has been released.
Currently, we cannot yet assess how high the overall damage to Rockstar will be. It will take weeks to work through all of this. Furthermore, we can assume that the leaker has withheld further material. The leaker has already mentioned wanting to negotiate with Rockstar (via twitter.com).
Allegedly, he has the source code of GTA 5 and more of GTA 6. He demands a sum in the five-digit range, meaning at least $10,000, to keep the code from going public.
Unfinished material obviously looks bad
The leaked material comes from an early development phase and appears correspondingly unfinished. Details are missing, lighting is insufficient, and the movement still looks jerky. This is normal at this stage.
These may be exciting insights for people who delve deeper into video games, perhaps those who have already been involved in early development phases as testers. However, that is by no means the majority of players.
If you have ever practiced a craft, whether it’s painting, cooking, knitting, or building, then you know how frustrating it is when someone looks over your shoulder halfway through the process, scrutinizes the unfinished product with disapproving eyes and makes comments. Or, even worse: giving well-meaning and unsolicited advice on how it could be done better.
Leaked source code is the biggest evil
While unfinished material can be forgotten once the finished game is released, the situation is different with the source code. The source code is the foundation of every program, every piece of software, and thus every video game.
On the one hand, this is something you don’t want to be in the hands of the competition. But access to it also opens the floodgates for hacks in GTA Online. Access to the source code makes hackers nearly unstoppable and it would be easy to infuse the game with cheats.
At this point, it should be clear how massive the damage really is.
The release of GTA 6 will be delayed due to the leak
The leak means bad news for everyone eagerly awaiting the new GTA 6. Because everything that happens here means that the release will be delayed.
What needs to happen now:
the damage must be limited
the extent of the damage must be assessed
the origins of the leak must be found
the source code will most likely need to be rewritten in parts
the team’s morale must be restored
These are just the most important points that I can assess from an outside perspective. What is really happening behind the scenes, no one can say.
Update 4:00 PM: Meanwhile, Rockstar has released a statement, in which the studio expresses its disappointment and officially confirms the leak.
I can understand that after all this time, one might even be excited to finally see a sign of life and material for GTA 6. But ultimately, nothing could have happened that is worse for Rockstar and ultimately also for the fans.
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Diablo Immortal is designed as a large MMO. Many content requires multiple players, including the troops (“Warbands”). These are even necessary to complete certain tasks. This is set to change soon.
What is this system? Troops, or “Warbands,” are similar to small clans. They are designed for groups of 8 players and are part of certain tasks or provide additional rewards, such as more loot during the raids of Diablo Immortal.
In an interview with the executives, they explained that Warbands should serve as an alternative for family groups to fully experience Diablo Immortal. However, the idea did not work out.
Since release, troops have been a point of criticism that bothers many players immensely. The requirement to find 7 other players to complete tasks does not fit into the mobile concept and generally disrupts the ability to play Diablo Immortal at one’s own pace.
Many fans have therefore only briefly joined troops for an activity and then left them again. For everything else, they would have clans. Now Blizzard wants to improve the system.
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How will Warbands be improved? Game Director Wyatt Cheng explains on reddit 4 points that are problematic about troops and that need improvement:
Progress in the game, such as in the codex or the hero’s journey, is blocked by Warbands because certain steps require a troop. This was already revised in August, but is set to be further improved.
Currently, Warband raids require all 8 players to count as troop raids. In the next patch, the required number will be reduced to 4 players. It is not clear from the statement whether the required player count for the raid will be reduced in general.
Troop rewards are often not worth the effort.
Warbands do not offer “meaningful, unique” experiences. They want to try to integrate their functionality into clans.
The last point is frequently requested by the community. However, according to Cheng, it is not so easy to merge the systems. There are some unique contents that are easier to realize with troops than with clans.
Improvements to the last two points are expected to arrive in the next patch. Despite the improvements, players are still not satisfied – especially since Cheng also promises more or at least enhanced content for 8 players.
This is how players are reacting: Under Cheng’s post, there are complaints about the introduction of more activities for 8 players, although the problem has apparently been recognized. They do not need more activities, but more accessibility.
Diablo Immortal is simply too hardcore for what is supposed to be a mobile title. In such games, players want to just occasionally play and not have to organize regular gaming sessions. The user BorrorO writes:
I am confused about the direction.
For a game primarily developed for mobile, it’s already very hardcore. It forces you to log in often at different times, multiple times a day. It imposes multiple restrictions, forces you to do activities daily and to address something else once you reach those restrictions. […]
And as it seems, you are now bringing even more. I understand that you want us to engage, so we log in multiple times a day and spend money. But this game needs casuals to fill the servers. It needs to limit the grind to encourage play and maintain interest, but it must not overstrain and burn us out. You are now bringing even more painful points, more pressure to be regularly online.
I don’t understand this. This game does not need more daily activities.
There are also comments like: “Just stop it, Warbands will be a thing” or “Warbands will be the death of this game” (via reddit.com). There are also supportive comments and players who do not understand the fuss, but they are at least in the minority on reddit.
The mood is quite heated. In several posts, players mock the changes or complain about being forced into more multiplayer content:
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The requirement for multiplayer content has been a major criticism of Diablo Immortal for a while now. At the top are the troops, closely followed by dungeons that can only be completed in groups from Hell levels onward. Only in this way can they obtain better set items. Many players would prefer to farm solo.
In general, it seems quite difficult for Blizzard to satisfy players at all. Recently, the company took steps against players who have cheated for advantages. However, this apparently was not enough for the fans:
Sony officially presented the new PS VR 2 at CES 2022 and explained that they want to significantly surpass the previous model. In a new statement, they have now explained what you can play with it. And the answer is: Not all VR games of the PlayStation.
PlayStation VR (short: PS VR) is a virtual reality headset that Sony developed for the PS4. Players who wear the headset can immerse themselves more in the game world. A virtual space is created in the brain that our eyes perceive as realistic. Certain VR games can only be played on the PlayStation with such a headset.
Now Sony has explained what you can play with the new headset. And this may not please all players.
In the meantime, Sony has also presented the first games for PS VR2:
What did Sony say? Sony explained in a podcast that PS VR2 is not backwards compatible with the PS5. It is stated in the latest episode of the PlayStation Podcast (via wccftech.com)
PSVR games are not compatible with PS VR2 because PS VR2 was designed to offer a true next-generation VR experience. PS VR2 features much more advanced capabilities such as a completely new controller with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers, as well as inside-out tracking, eye tracking, 3D audio, and of course HDR. This means that developing games for PS VR2 requires a completely different approach than for the original PSVR.
What does this mean for me? If you want to buy the new equipment for PS VR2, you can only play the new PS5 games with it. You cannot buy PS VR2 and catch up on the old generation. If you want to catch up on the old PS4 games, you will inevitably also need to buy the old headset. And here, motion controllers for the hands are almost sold out everywhere.
So, in the future, you cannot benefit from better battery life or the new ergonomics that Sony promises with the new headset in older titles.
PS5 presents its own pro controller in the trailer
VR is becoming increasingly interesting for players
VR could play a significant role in the future and is becoming increasingly interesting for many players. A good example of this is the VR MMORPG Zenith: The Last City. This game was quickly overwhelmed after its release because everyone wanted to try the VR technology. The game has received several major updates since then, and the servers are running steadily again. Nevertheless, the developers were surprised by the rush.
The MMORPG Lost Ark also presented a VR mode. Although this was meant to be a friendly joke, MeinMMO author Mark Sellner is sure that such a mode is definitely needed for the MMORPG:
Within just a few weeks, gameplay from Diablo 4 has been leaked again, this time on a large scale. A player apparently streamed for friends on Discord, and the recordings ended up online: a full 43 minutes of gameplay.
This is what the leak shows: On reddit two videos have surfaced, one 5 minutes and one 38 minutes long, showing gameplay from Diablo 4. Among other things, various quests, the abilities of the different classes, and even the skill tree can be seen.
What many might be particularly interested in, however, is the briefly shown shop in the shorter video. In one scene, the contents of the in-game shop are visible, where players can purchase cosmetic items for themselves and their mounts for a premium currency.
The prices currently amount to 2,500 units of currency, although a conversion factor is missing. Blizzard has promised several times that the shop will have only cosmetic items, and according to the leak, that seems to be true.
Here you can see the official gameplay trailer for Druid, Sorceress, and Barbarian:
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Diablo 4: Druid, Sorceress and Barbarian in Gameplay Trailer
“Mean to do that to a friend”
This is what fans say: The reaction from the Diablo fans is largely positive. They are excited to see more of Diablo 4 and find it amusing that after the huge GTA-6 leak, content for this massive topic is being seen beforehand.
Some joke that they would not be surprised by leaks from Elder Scrolls 6 or Half Life 3. It seems to be such a time. However, a good part of the fans is disappointed – not by the leak, but by the leaker.
The recordings come from the Family&Friends alpha, so an absolutely confidential access. Watermarks with the build are visible everywhere, clearly indicating who has broken their non-disclosure agreement.
I’m all for leaks, but leaking from a Family&Friends test is weak. Not the spreading, but the person behind it. An employee is doing them a favor, it can easily be traced back to him and he will be fired for it. That’s mean to do that to a friend.
Diablo 4 is still in an alpha state, where a lot can change. Although the game looks finished in the pictures, the technical aspect cannot solely be deduced from that.
When exactly the beta starts and when Diablo 4 will be released, we cannot say yet. Nor can we say whether the shown content will remain as it appears in the leak. Diablo 4 is supposed to be developed further over the years:
