The new firmware update for the PS5 brought along some long-awaited features as well as a hidden feature that will especially please the trophy collectors among you. MeinMMO explains what this is all about.
After several beta phases, Sony finally released the new firmware update firmware 22.02-06.00.00 for the PS5. This includes some quality-of-life improvements, such as voice command YouTube search and direct launching of Remote Play through the PS app, as well as features long awaited by players:
You can finally organize your game collection in folders
Support for WQHD (1440p). This resolution is becoming increasingly common among gamers.
Moreover, there is an additional hidden function that should especially delight the trophy hunters among you.
By the way, a pro controller for the PS5 was recently introduced by Sony:
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PS5 presents its own pro controller in the trailer
This is the new feature for trophy collectors
Many players find the hunt for trophies on the PS5 very enjoyable. However, it can also be very tedious and time-consuming. All those who lack patience and simply want to collect trophies as quickly as possible should take a look at the trophy menu of their PS5.
If you press “Options” here, you will find a new toggle that allows you to display all trophies – including the previously hidden ones. Previously, this only worked for individual trophies.
However, this option automatically turns off again once the console is restarted.
And whether you really want to spoil yourself this way is something you should think carefully about, as there are generally good reasons why developers hide certain trophies – such as hints on story progression that should be avoided.
What do you think? Do you think it’s good that you can now view the secret trophies as well, and are you even considering using this new feature actively? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
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This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
This is what realistic photos of GTA characters from Vice City, GTA 5, and other parts of the series look like. Some are really well done and show how the protagonists can look in real life.
What does the AI do? With artificial intelligence, it is possible to create completely new images. In other fields of application, one can modernize images and photos.
Our colleagues from 3djuegos.com have fed screenshots of GTA characters like Tommy Vercetti or Niko Bellic into the AI and shared the results.
GTA characters photorealistic – This is how good they look
This is what the AI shows: In the following image gallery, you can see
Tommy Vercetti from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City,
Niko Bellic from Grand Theft Auto IV,
Michael De Santa from Grand Theft Auto V,
Franklin Clinton from Grand Theft Auto V,
Claude Speed from Grand Theft Auto III,
CJ from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas,
Victor Vance from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
Trevor Philips from Grand Theft Auto V,
Toni Cipriani from Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories,
Huang Lee from Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Tommy VercettiNiko BellicMichael De SantaFranklin ClintonClaude SpeedCJVictor VanceTrevor PhilipsToni CiprianiHuang Lee
This is how the characters might look if they play a role in new parts of GTA again, leaving outdated graphics behind. Of course, the characters are based on real people who look like them. Here in the article, we discuss the AI results. Maybe some faces will appear again in Grand Theft Auto VI. Early leaks and rumors suggest that GTA 6 has a Vice City setting. So will Victor Vance and Tommy Vercetti return with enhanced graphics, as seen above?
AI can do other things too: The AI Midjourney has attracted attention in recent months. Through Discord, you can create images by writing terms to a bot. In a few moments, an image emerges from your inputs.
This week, the first part of the September update is coming to Lost Ark. This will be divided into two parts this month and will bring numerous changes to the user interface, balancing, and the fortress today. Additionally, the update fixes over 80 game bugs and prepares a feature that fans have long desired.
Update September 8, 11:25 PM: Lost Ark has now announced what the gifts will be for compensating the long downtime. These are surprisingly generous and are more than what a normal player could achieve in a day.
You will receive the following gifts in the coming days:
5 days of crystalline aura
2 resonance restoration auras that last for 14 days
9 combat item crates
3 tickets for Unas’ daily quests
20 pheons
A “Growth Support Pack” containing upgrade materials for all tiers of your choice.
Update 4:25 AM: The servers are gradually being brought back online. After the two American servers, Europe Central is now back and playable. Europe West should follow soon.
On Steam, you will need to download about 15 GB before you can start playing again.
Update 2:00 AM: The servers remain offline and are now not expected to return until 6 AM. However, the changes are still coming with this downtime as originally announced.
Furthermore, there will be a compensation for the long downtime. What exactly this will entail is still unknown (via playlostark.com).
Details about the server mergers have also been revealed. The first servers will be merged with the patch on September 28. Players should be able to log in smoothly on the new server. If you have characters on both servers, the accounts will be merged into one. The developers explain this in detail in the blog post (via playlostark.com).
Update 4:40 PM: The server warning is taking longer than planned. Currently, the servers are expected to come back online at 7:30 PM. We will keep you updated.
Update 10:30 AM: The developers have once again commented on Twitter. They state that the servers need to be taken offline before the weekly reset to avoid problems.
The servers will be shut down at 11:30 AM our time for 4 hours. Currently, it sounds like the patch will not be deployed during this time.
You can find the tweet about it here:
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Update 9:30 AM: On Twitter, Lost Ark announced that there was a critical error during the preparations for the update. Therefore, the update has to be postponed for now.
There is currently no new time or day for the patch. It is also unclear how long the servers will be offline today. We will update this article when there is something new.
Here you can see the related tweet:
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This first part comes in today’s update and changes many small things, among which some highlights are hidden. Additionally, changes in the backend are being prepared to enable the first server mergers.
Aside from that, you can expect changes in the options today, new chat opportunities, changes to your own island, and over 80 bugs fixed.
The highlights:
More customization options in the user interface. This includes that you can now set the size of buffs, their priority, and order.
A new icon shows at a glance whether an activity is rewarded with gold or not.
The ability to search in the chat is also new.
You can now add friends from other servers to your friends list as long as they play in the same region.
The merchant at the companion ranch has new items, now you get more for your cookies.
Fortress quests are now orange instead of blue to better distinguish them.
You can now directly invite other players to your fortress.
The training room in Trixion has undergone numerous improvements.
Your guild also now has several new features, especially in the chat area.
Controller support has been significantly improved.
You now find it easier to complete the adventure compendium in Rohendel, Yorn, and Feiton.
2 new hairstyles for all base classes.
Extensive balance changes, especially affecting PvP.
84 bugs fixed that have been causing issues for some time.
For a full list of changes and fixed errors, just check out playlostark.com.
The Arcanist is currently still the newest class in the game but will have to relinquish this title to the Machinist in September.
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Lost Ark: Arcanist in the Trailer
Lost Ark is offline today, September 7, for 4 hours
How long is the server status offline? As you are used to, the servers today will go offline at 9:00 AM German time and are expected to remain down for approximately 4 hours for the weekly update.
You should be able to log in again at 1 PM and enjoy the new features. Of course, we will keep you updated in this article about when the servers are back and will update it accordingly.
As there are still several invisible changes sneaking into the backend, you should also expect a larger update on Steam. How large it will be exactly is still uncertain.
What do you think of the first part of the September update? Are there any surprises for you? Or did you expect such a big update in Lost Ark already? How are you finding the new pet ranch so far? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO. We are looking forward to your opinion.
Danish Søren “Bjergsen” Bjerg (26) is considered the greatest player of League of Legends the USA has ever produced. From 2013 to 2019, he played for the US team SoloMid and became a champion 6 times. Then he retired from LoL and worked as a coach for TSM. In November 2021, he made a return and wanted to make a big comeback with a super team. However, the “Team Liquid” project has failed for now, and the dream of Worlds 2022 seems unattainable.
Who is Bjergsen?
The Dane Bjergsen is probably the most popular western LoL player overall: He has 1.3 million followers on Twitter. On September 7, a panel of experts elected him as “the best player in LCS history” (via twitter).
His story is legendary: He grew up in Denmark, was an unhappy boy struggling with depression, played LoL with a group of friends, moved to the distant USA in 2013, and became an immensely popular star in League of Legends over the years.
His professional life was inseparable from Team SoloMid; he was the franchise player of the huge LoL team. He has won 6 championships. However, his international performance was never that great: After a disastrous Worlds 2019, he ended his professional career at the age of 24. In 2020, he trained TSM.
Bjergsen is an absolute star in LoL in the West:
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A spectacular video about League of Legends has now 138 million views – Shows how huge LoL is
Team Liquid recruits Bjergsen to build a super team
This was the plan: At the end of 2021, it became clear: The Dane wants to prove himself once again. But despite all efforts from TSM CEO Reginald, he could no longer be retained at Team SoloMid, Bjergsen moved to “Team Liquid”.
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In the jungle, experienced player Santorin (25) played alongside the Dane
Up-and-coming French player Hans Sama (23) was supposed to shine in the bot lane; he came from the top European team Rogue
The team also included “CoreJJ” (28): The South Korean supporter has long been considered one of the best support players in the USA
Bwipo has been a pillar for Fnatic for years.
Bjergsen competes with the oldest team in the league – competition is 4 years younger
What stood out? Team Liquid had 4 Europeans and one South Korean under contract, all experienced players with big names. No one on the team was born in North America, and for LoL standards, the team was quite old:
In December 2021, the average age at Team Liquid was 24 – it was the oldest team in the league
It was clear: Team Liquid should compete for the championship, perhaps even save America’s honor at Worlds.
For the future, the team was truly not designed.
It became a problem for Bjergsen, the German mid-laner Abbedagge (100 Thieves).
Team fails for the second time against Evil Geniuses, a team 4 years younger
How did it go then? Initially, everything went well. The team won the regular season of the LCS in spring with a clear 14-4. However, in the playoffs, things went awry:
In the league, they only finished in 3rd place. The “young teams”, 100 Thieves and Evil Geniuses won the regular split.
In the playoffs, it went exactly like in spring:
First, they lost to 100 Thieves 3-2,
then they had to concede 3-2 to Evil Geniuses. Team Liquid managed to largely remove EG’s star player, ADC Danny, from the game, but it wasn’t enough. Top-laner Impact and mid-laner Jojopyun managed to turn the games around.
Both times, the “super team” failed against the same two teams. Bjergsen’s dream at Worlds 2022 is temporarily dashed.
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One of the decisive fights that sealed Team Liquid’s fate.
Good players, but difficult teamwork
What was the issue? From the start, the team lacked consistency. At one moment, they could eliminate top teams of the LCS effortlessly, while at other times, they messed up games against seemingly easy opponents.
In an interview with Dexerto, jungler Santorin explained that they felt the high expectations for the super team:
“You can definitely feel the pressure. There is an expectation that you win the whole thing and that you are a super team and crush everyone. And I think those expectations put the team in a position where you either meet the expectations or you don’t.”
According to Santorin, while the individual players were extremely good, it just didn’t work properly as a team.
Supporter CoreJJ said in an interview with Inven on August 9 that it was difficult to build teamwork since all 5 players had a different perspective on the game.
On Twitter, Bjergsen summarized the season with the words: “My fault. Disappointing year for us.”
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What lies behind it: It really seems to be a lesson from the ongoing season that “assembled” teams of star players in LoL do not work, but that it is extremely important for teams to have a hierarchy and follow a shared vision of how they want to view and play LoL.
Like Bjergsen in the USA, the star player in Europe, Perkz, also failed with the idea of assembling a “super team” around him:
On September 6th, Temtem, a colorful MMO in the style of Pokémon, celebrated its release. Shortly after, criticism arose regarding the game’s Battle Pass. Now the developers are addressing the situation.
At release, some players were surprised to see that Temtem features a Battle Pass. The developers of the monster-catching game quickly faced a lot of criticism.
Community Manager Tsukki has now responded to the criticism on the official Discord server of the game.
If you want to get a better impression of what game it is, we have embedded the launch trailer of the Pokémon MMO here:
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Temtem – 1.0 Launch Trailer
Developers Respond to Criticism of the Battle Pass
What do the developers say about the criticism? In the post on Discord, Community Manager Tsukki writes that the team is aware of how controversial the Battle Pass is and that the decision caused a lot of unrest in the community.
Tsukki then points out that the developers noticed that a call for “review bombing” took place and that the effects of it are already being felt.
Furthermore, she says that the team does not want the topic surrounding the Battle Pass to distract from the fact that 5 years of work and a lot of effort went into the project.
We know that there were calls to criticize the game, and the effects of this decision are noticeable.
What is Review Bombing? Review bombing occurs when a person with multiple accounts or even a group of people posts a large number of negative user reviews online about a product (for example, a game) or a service, intentionally creating a bad image of the product through these reviews.
This product is essentially “bombarded” with bad reviews. The goal of such an action is often to damage the sales or popularity of the affected product.
Battle Pass Aims to Help Temtem’s Longevity
Why is there a Battle Pass in Temtem? In the statement on Discord, Tsukki also addresses why there is a Battle Pass in Temtem at all. According to her, it was not added out of greed but aims to give the MMO a long life.
Our intention with monetization is not to be greedy, but rather to ensure that Temtem has a long life and is well maintained.
Furthermore, the Battle Pass contains no pay-to-win content and is purely cosmetic. Moreover, the Battle Pass includes enough units of in-game currency to obtain the next Battle Pass for free.
The same principle will also apply to future Battle Passes, allowing players to have an “endless loop of free Battle Passes”.
Our intention has always been to avoid pay-to-win and to make every premium item as optional as possible. Everything that is paid in Temtem is purely cosmetic. We have set it up so that by purchasing a Battle Pass, you receive enough currency to buy the next one for free, creating an endless loop of free Battle Passes.
Does the Battle Pass affect other content? Tsukki emphasizes in the post on Discord that the Battle Pass was created by a different team. This ensured that neither time nor resources had to be diverted from the actual development of the game.
All of this content has been created as an extra by a new team, so it has not taken any time or resources away from development.
In conclusion, Tsukki states that she understands if someone does not want to buy Temtem or support the developer studio due to the Battle Pass. However, she asks that the team or the rest of the community not be attacked or harassed over the issue.
If you want to read the original text from Tsukki in English, we have embedded a screenshot of the statement here:
Review Bombing of Temtem Evident on Steam
Are we seeing review bombing? Looking at the user reviews on Steam, we can certainly see that Temtem received negative reviews based on the Battle Pass:
iKKI via Steam: “Battle Passes have no place in a full-price game.”
POL1ZE1 via Steam: “Battle Pass… need I say more.”
Apox via Steam: “The game is quite good, unfortunately they chose one of the worst payment methods with the Battle Pass.”
EscapeDE via Steam: “Not a single game anymore without a Battle Pass. […] Bring on classic DLCs, but a Battle Pass? I’d rather go work in real life than do this virtually.”
Thus, there are indeed players who rate the game negatively on Steam and cite the Battle Pass as the reason. Considering the average rating, Temtem has definitely experienced some losses.
While the Pokémon MMO had 85% positive ratings during Early Access without a Battle Pass, in the last 30 days – which included the release and the introduction of the Battle Pass – only 58% of the reviews have been positive. We see a similar development currently with Path of Exile, where positive reviews have plummeted from a strong 87% to a disastrous 26%.
What do you think about the Battle Pass in Temtem? In your opinion, is it a reason to negatively rate the game or even to not buy it at all? What are your general thoughts on Battle Passes in games? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!
If you are not one of the players who let a Battle Pass deter you and instead enjoy Temtem, you might be interested in our Tier List with the best monsters:
“Foxhole” is an unusual MMO that is preparing for its farewell from Early Access. The full release brings new features – and one of them has an unusual backstory.
What kind of game is this? Foxhole is a war MMO that started in Early Access on Steam a little over five years ago. Now the developers have announced that this phase is ending and the full release on Steam will take place on September 28.
But what do you do in the game? You take on the role of a soldier who must join one of two massive armies.
It is controlled from an isometric perspective, so from above. This makes Foxhole look a bit like typical strategy games with a war setting.
The exciting part: Tactics and resources are important, as well as teamwork – you can’t just run across the battlefield like crazy. Players on Steam also praise this: Currently, Foxhole has a “Very Positive” rating, with 83% favorable reviews (from 21,130, as of September 8, 2022).
The versatile battles allow players to take on different roles. In Foxhole, you can also choose to be a “Logistics” worker, who brings resources and troops where they need to go.
And it was exactly this group of players that made headlines at the beginning of the year.
Logistics workers felt neglected, went on strike, now getting a train
The logistics workers felt disadvantaged regarding new features in the game. They made the work for logistics workers on the battlefield too stressful, constantly needing resources. Apparently, players did not like this, even called for a “strike” and in some cases caused the “soldiers” in the game to run out of resources.
This is what the developers are doing for the Steam release: In the dev stream, the developers talked about the upcoming update. They have apparently taken the criticism of the union members to heart. Because as soon as Foxhole 1.0 officially launches on Steam, a new train system will also be added to the game.
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Logistics workers will be able to build large railway networks with tracks, which will then be used to quickly transport resources from A to B. This should help reduce stress.
Among some players in the Foxhole subreddit (via reddit) the announcement is well received:
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A new promo code is available for Pokémon GO with Prime Gaming, granting you many items again. We show you how to redeem the code and what it contains.
What kind of gift is this? Amazon Prime (Prime Gaming) has had a partnership with Niantic and Pokémon GO for several months. As a result, you receive gifts in the form of promo codes at regular intervals that unlock items in the game. You need to be an Amazon Prime customer.
We will show you what is included in the new package starting from September 8th and how to unlock the contents.
Prime Package #9 – All Contents
What you will get: If you redeem the package, you will receive the following items in the game:
Enter the code. Then you will receive the items in the game.
You can also check if it worked in the “Journal”
A bit easier with Android: If you are using an Android device, you can skip the way via the Rewards page. You can simply enter the code in the corresponding field in the game. You can find the promo code field in the in-game shop when you scroll down.
When will the next packages arrive? Niantic has already stated when you can expect the next gifts with Prime Gaming for Pokémon GO. A new package will be available at 7:00 PM on the following dates:
John Smedley, a veteran among developers in the MMORPG genre, is currently working on a new game for Amazon. It has not been officially announced yet, but we already have some info.
He is the former CEO of Sony Online Entertainment and later Daybreak Games. Smedley became known for the MMORPG Everquest from 1999, a cornerstone of the genre that laid the foundation for many more games.
Everquest is still online today and even playable via Steam. It has received a total of 25 expansions. A sequel called “Everquest Next” was planned but was cancelled.
The Lord of the Rings MMORPG discarded, now he is working on something new
Initially, Smedley was working on Amazon’s Lord of the Rings MMORPG, which was ultimately discarded. The developers could not agree with the owners of the rights to The Lord of the Rings. The negotiations dragged on, so Amazon terminated the deal. Thus, the MMORPG that you had dreamed of for 2 years has been scrapped.
Since 2017, Smedley has been part of Amazon. He is now the head of the development team in San Diego. He doesn’t reveal much about his new game – just that it exists.
“I can’t say what I’m working on. But if I want to do a 500-person test tomorrow, I can start it from my desk,” he tells GameSpot. So it could start at any moment.
What kind of game is this? From earlier job postings, we know that it is a science fiction MMO and possibly even an MMORPG. A position was advertised for Senior Narrative Designer. This gives us a few clues about the game:
It is set to take place in a brand new sci-fi world
It will be a Massive Multiplayer Game
They are looking for employees who have plenty of experience in MMO development
Experience in storytelling in MMORPGs is desired.
It is also supposed to be a long-lasting game and reach a lifespan of more than 10 years, Smedley reveals in an interview with GameSpot.
What do you think about this topic? Are you sad that Amazon’s Lord of the Rings MMORPG has been discarded? Are you excited about John Smedley’s new game? Do you think it will be a true MMORPG? Or are you also doubting a release now? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
Recently, the MMORPG Tower of Fantasy was released:
A dispute arises in the community of Genshin Impact. The English voice actor is criticized for the pronunciation of an Arabic name. Some call him a racist, while others defend him.
Tighnari is a character you meet in the latest update in the Sumeru region. The area is inspired by the Middle East. The character is voiced by the English voice actor Elliot Gindi, who pronounces the name in English rather than Arabic.
A person named Oryx created a channel on YouTube, which contains only a single video. In it, he corrects the pronunciation of the name Tighnari. “It is damn not ‘Tie-nari'” is written on a board. Here you can see the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phTd4r41reA
The video receives a lot of support in the comments:
Sola Silvestre writes: “The English team responsible for the voice acting should talk to native speakers and ask how certain words are pronounced.”
IvyTruong writes: “The dude created a channel just to correct MiHoYo. Major respect.”
Aluin Kali writes: “As a German, I can understand that. Every German word in the game is so badly mangled that I need subtitles to understand what they are saying.”
Y Qisq writes: “Thank you, we needed this!”
The voice actor defends himself
Elliot Gindi counters instead of accepting the criticism. His colleague Zach Aguilar, the voice of the Traveler, supports him. Both defend the pronunciation used in-game.
“Tighnari is not a name you hear very often,” Aguilar says in a stream to Gindi, after he asked how he would pronounce the name. He had never heard the name Tighnari before. Gindi agrees with him.
Aguilar himself is from the Middle East and his grandmother insisted that all children receive European names to avoid racism.
Other names and words have also been poorly pronounced in Genshin Impact. Therefore, according to Gindi and Aguilar, it is right to establish an English version directly and not to let users who do not speak Arabic even attempt it.
Angry players react by saying Gindi is “mocking players who want Tighnari’s name pronounced correctly”. Others defend him and say he is just doing his job.
What do you think about the dispute over the pronunciation of Tighnari? Would you prefer the Arabic or the English version? Are you on the side of the angry fans, or do you support the voice actor? Feel free to let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO!
Blake, for example, writes under the YouTube video:
The problem in this situation is that she was hired as a “employee,” but allegedly does the work expected of an “engineer.” The correct procedure would be to either request a real title change within the company corresponding to the work she is performing, or simply refuse to perform work that does not fall under her officially assigned role. Instead, she changes her job title on social media without the official support of the company for which she works, which understandably upsets both the people with the position she claims to have and the people who actually work in the same role as she does.
And Malcolm Fitzpatrick believes that Twitter is the worst place to clean up something like that.
First of all, she publicly complained on Twitter. That’s one of the worst places for something like that. Twitter is not your friend. Especially when your boss knows your account. If you’re doing more than you’re supposed to, then ask for more. Don’t be petty, but clever.
is Malcolm Fitzpatrick’s opinion on this via YouTube
And the player mounte45 also notes:
We have of course not heard the whole story, but judging by her responses on Twitter, I would say she was probably a nuisance. […] In HR, people are usually not fired for a single disagreement or incident, as this occurs with people with differing viewpoints and opinions […]. My guess is that she didn’t behave professionally at work and had a disagreement with her colleague. […]
What do you think about the incident? Would you also publicly change your job title because you actually do much more? Do you think there’s more to the dismissal or is it just the disappointed frustration of a former employee who misbehaved? Feel free to leave your personal opinion in the comments.
For those who prefer to focus on the game, we recommend an old weapon that is currently making its strongest comeback in Destiny 2:
In Destiny 2, players sometimes get an official behind-the-scenes look at Bungie. Employees share their findings or report on game development. However, last week there was a glimpse of a different kind when a former Bungie employee publicly aired her disappointment about her dismissal on Twitter.
Which employee is it? The former Bungie employee in question is Elisabeth Pring. She was employed at Bungie as a “Test Associate” and was also quite active on Twitter within the Destiny community.
She caused Bungie to trend on Twitter with nearly 9000 likes when she protested publicly against her dismissal and former employees of Bungie from her account.
Today is my last day at Bungie, I have been fired. Apparently, I created a hostile work environment […] and because I confronted colleagues after they reported me using anonymous internal tools.
writes Elisabeth Pring, a former Bungie employee via Twitter
This first post was followed by others in which she shared her perspective, gaining even more attention.
Especially the statement “the moment there is criticism, you get fired and it breaks my heart” triggered her followers and also the Destiny community.
Why was she fired from Bungie? According to her own statement, the reason for her dismissal was that she unilaterally changed the job title “Test Associate,” for which Bungie officially hired her, in her social media profiles to “Test Engineer” and also refused to change it back.
She emphasizes that she and many other employees from various teams allegedly agreed that their “work goes far beyond that of a Test Associate role.”.
I was hired as a Test Associate, yes, but I’ve actually been doing the work of a Test Engineer the whole time…
Additionally, she apparently expressed her frustration about parking in Seattle and received some negative reactions from current Bungie employees as well.
These events are said to have ultimately angered some of her colleagues at the Destiny 2 developer to the point where they spoke about her behind her back with HR. She assumes that this ultimately led to her dismissal.
Elisabeth does not name any specific individuals on Twitter. She only says: “You know who you are,” and followed this statement with several further explanatory tweets, which ultimately led to a witch hunt against various Bungie employees by the Destiny community.
Moreover, she also apparently posted a snippet of a personal chat with Pete Parsons, Bungie’s CEO, on Twitter.
Regarding the screenshot, she writes why she went public: “I spoke out publicly because things weren’t happening internally, but I went through the proper channels.”.
She also publicly posts her chat history with Pete Parsons, Bungie’s CEO.
Additionally, she publicly accused Bungie’s Senior Creative Lead Tom Farnsworth of stalking her and hopes he likes her cannabis profile banner.
In this post, she mentions Bungie’s Senior Creative Lead Tom Farnsworth.
Is there a statement from Bungie? No. We have personally reached out to our contacts at Bungie and requested a statement. However, so far there has been no official statement from the developer regarding the incident.
Additionally, Elisabeth herself has now also made it clear that she did not actually intend to incite a witch hunt against Bungie or its employees.
On September 4, she posted a call to the Destiny community on Twitter:
Hey, I want the community to stop reaching out to my former coworkers. […] I have always risen in my life and will continue to do so because I love learning and improving the community around me. […] I will not let a company dictate who I am when I have repeatedly proven that I am bigger than the box they want to put me in.
Elisabeth calls on the Destiny community via Twitter
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The insights were at least surprising and very open for players. Normally, former employees only publicly thank Bungie or report on their good time before starting a new job.
Thanks to Elisabeth, one got a very one-sided insight, but it was obviously all the more interesting. Nevertheless, not everyone knows what to make of it.
On Twitter, many initially expressed their dismay at the events. Elisabeth has even already received new job offers from other developers there.
Here, especially the fact came to the fore that she ultimately made a decision on her own discretion that she did not have the right to make.
Blake, for example, writes under the YouTube video:
The problem in this situation is that she was hired as a “employee,” but allegedly does the work expected of an “engineer.” The correct procedure would be to either request a real title change within the company corresponding to the work she is performing, or simply refuse to perform work that does not fall under her officially assigned role. Instead, she changes her job title on social media without the official support of the company for which she works, which understandably upsets both the people with the position she claims to have and the people who actually work in the same role as she does.
And Malcolm Fitzpatrick believes that Twitter is the worst place to clean up something like that.
First of all, she publicly complained on Twitter. That’s one of the worst places for something like that. Twitter is not your friend. Especially when your boss knows your account. If you’re doing more than you’re supposed to, then ask for more. Don’t be petty, but clever.
is Malcolm Fitzpatrick’s opinion on this via YouTube
And the player mounte45 also notes:
We have of course not heard the whole story, but judging by her responses on Twitter, I would say she was probably a nuisance. […] In HR, people are usually not fired for a single disagreement or incident, as this occurs with people with differing viewpoints and opinions […]. My guess is that she didn’t behave professionally at work and had a disagreement with her colleague. […]
What do you think about the incident? Would you also publicly change your job title because you actually do much more? Do you think there’s more to the dismissal or is it just the disappointed frustration of a former employee who misbehaved? Feel free to leave your personal opinion in the comments.
For those who prefer to focus on the game, we recommend an old weapon that is currently making its strongest comeback in Destiny 2:
The free MMORPG Broken Ranks was released in 2022 and is a real insider tip. The developers are now presenting the roadmap for the upcoming year and making some changes.
The developers of Broken Ranks are Whitemoon, an indie studio from Poland. On the official website of the MMORPG, they explain in a longer post what content players can expect in the future.
For 2023, they plan new content and activities for all players:
More instances, including dungeons and raids. A new instance for levels 60 to 80 and one for level 120 is planned.
The main story will continue.
A new zone called Thalia will be added to the game.
New epic items
Additionally, Whitemoon is preparing to release Broken Ranks as a version for your mobile devices next year. So far, the MMORPG is only playable on PC.
In the video, you can see the trailer for Broken Ranks:
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Broken Ranks – Offizieller Launch Trailer
Revision of the previous roadmap
The developers released the first part of the roadmap in February and have already introduced the first major update. However, there are now a few changes for the last quarter, especially concerning the balance of the game.
An update for guilds was planned, which was supposed to introduce guild wars. They have now postponed that indefinitely and are instead focusing on a revision of the current PvP system. They want to make it more exciting and interesting for both veterans and new players.
In PvE, the developers also want to make several changes, as players say it is unbalanced. They also plan to update and balance the equipment. Therefore, they are postponing promised items to next year so they are directly compatible with the rest of the equipment.
Broken Ranks was already released in early 2022
What kind of game is this? Broken Ranks is a theme park MMORPG from 2022 that is set in the Middle Ages and features 2.5D graphics. Visually, it resembles a painting and is beautiful, even though it does not have the latest graphics.
Due to its unique appearance and distinctive combat system, players of Broken Ranks refer to the MMORPG as an insider tip.
These contents are offered by Broken Ranks:
Countless quests and an extensive story
You play a character who has lost his family and homeland to the evil Utor. The story is quite dark.
What do you think of the roadmap of Broken Ranks? What do you think of the changes to the current roadmap and the announcements for 2023? Are you looking forward to the new content? What level have you reached? Or are you new and considering checking out the MMORPG? Feel free to write to us in the comments here on MeinMMO!
The MMORPG New World is also set in the Middle Ages:
In Dragonflight, the most notorious Pandaren from World of Warcraft returns. And he will set things on fire again…
More and more players are getting a first impression of the beta of World of Warcraft Dragonflight, and with that, more details are being discovered. The Dragon Isles are full of old characters who want to build a new life here or simply experience an adventure. A Pandaren is coming back, someone you all surely miss painfully:
Nomi is back and he is ready to set things on fire.
Who is Nomi? The newest WoW players might not know who Nomi is, but those who have played since the time of the Legion expansion will probably break out into a cold sweat just by hearing this name.
Nomi was the cooking instructor in Legion, although calling him a “instructor” is quite a stretch. In practice, you drowned Nomi in cooking materials, hoping he would come up with a new recipe that you could use afterward.
A “stress test” in Dalaran caused chaos back then with many Nomis.
In fact, Nomi burned the food completely in (seemingly) 99.99% of all cases, and you only received charred remains.
Since then, Nomi is considered the worst cook in World of Warcraft, whose main ingredient in each dish is clearly “fire”. Nomi was so notorious that the community wanted to blame him in some memes for the burning of Teldrassil.
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In Dragonflight, he of course immediately references his “skills”:
Hello, friend! I have traveled to the Dragon Isles, with hope in my heart, to further refine my craft.
As I understand it, many dragons have a certain preference for the kind of cooking that I have a certain affinity for.
With this, Nomi is, of course, referring to the fiery breath of dragons, which simply ignites food and burns a lot – something Nomi already has plenty of experience with.
Dragonflight brings back many characters: Basically, Dragonflight seems to be an expansion where many old characters reappear and come back into focus. In addition to the major dragon aspects like Alexstrasza, Kalecgos, and Nozdormu, there is also a reunion with Khadgar and also Furorion, who gets into conflict with some other dragons.
Those who have followed the lore of Warcraft over the last two decades will likely find a lot of characters and see how their stories are continued.
The former Overwatch pro Félix “xQc” Lengyel is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch. In a stream, he reacts to the switch of some of his colleagues to the competition of YouTube Gaming and says: They made a huge mistake.
These switches are about: YouTube has been actively recruiting streamers from Twitch for some time, offering them lucrative exclusive contracts. One of the first to make the switch was the popular streamer Valkyrae in 2020.
Since then, more and more content creators, including those from Valkyrae’s circle, have gradually decided to move to the red platform. Most recently, YouTube snatched up “100 Thieves” streamer Leslie “Fuslie” Fu, about whose switch there was quite some confusion.
Now, xQc has weighed in, boasting over 11 million followers, making him one of the giants on Twitch. He says: There was so much more to it.
xQc judges: “They really messed it up.”
Is there a strategy behind the switches? In a stream from September 7, xQc reacted to the video where Fuslie officially announced her move. In the video, YouTube streamers Valkyrae, LilyPichu, and Sykkuno appeared – all of whom have left Twitch in the last 2 years.
These names are often associated with the content group OfflineTV (OTV), which also includes streamers like Pokimane and Disguised Toast. It seems that YouTube is specifically targeting entire groups from Twitch instead of just successful individuals.
For this very reason, the streamers could have approached their switch in a completely different way.
This is what xQc had to say: xQc believes that OTV messed up the switch quite a bit: “Let’s assume everyone is getting 1 to 2 million a year, okay. Let’s do some quick math,” the streamer announced, illustrating his calculation.
You can admire xQc’s math skills in this clip in English.
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xQc assumes that the streamers would have received about 7 million dollars from YouTube in total. However, as a group, they could have demanded significantly more from the platform:
What if OTV had united and said, “You’re not getting any of us to YouTube unless you make us an offer as a group – You buy OTV as a whole for 200 million $.” I mean it seriously.
xQc via Twitch
xQc finds such an offer realistic. After all, you’re buying a cohesive unit, which is worth a lot of money. This method of acquiring entire communities is the future of the industry, according to the streamer.
For this reason, xQc himself would only consider switching for a massive sum.
xQc would only switch with his friends – and that would be really expensive
This is how expensive a switch for xQc would be: For xQc to switch to the red platform with his streaming friends Poke, Jesse, Adin, and Kai Cenat, YouTube would have to be willing to shell out 1 billion $ – as a one-time payment. They wouldn’t accept to receive the money gradually over the years.
A switch by xQc is, however, unlikely, as he could not continue his notorious casino streams on YouTube in this format.
Even though Twitch has lost some important names to the competition of YouTube Gaming, the platform still enjoys quite a monopoly in the streaming space. But what is actually behind their success?
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Prime Gaming, the secret behind Twitch’s success
There is a catch in xQc’s calculation
This error xQc made in his calculation: xQc claimed that OTV should have switched as a group. However, of the mentioned streamers, LilyPichu is the only official member of OfflineTV.
The other streamers often collaborate with the group and are frequently mentioned in the same breath, but they do not have the full weight of the OfflineTV brand behind them.
What do you think? Will YouTube become a serious competitor for Twitch or is the streaming giant out of reach? Is 1 billion $ too much for xQc and his friends, or should YouTube not miss out on this bargain? Please leave us a comment with your opinion.
In 2020, Microsoft pursued a similar plan to YouTube and tried to build competition against Twitch. However, the Mixer project failed miserably. Can YouTube do it better?
In Pokémon GO, you will receive corresponding postcards when opening gifts. Soon, these postcards are not only expected to be interesting for collectors. We at MeinMMO have looked into what Niantic has planned.
Which postcards are we talking about? Those who receive a gift from a friend in Pokémon GO not only receive various items, stardust, or 7-km eggs, but also a postcard from the respective place the gift comes from.
To enjoy these postcards even after opening them, or to keep your own postcards as memories before sending them, you can secure them in the so-called postcard book for some time now.
However, the postcards have not had a deeper meaning than a nice option for collectors until now. That might change soon, as the PokeMiners, a group of data miners, have found hints in the game code of Pokémon GO that show a new feature that is supposed to bring you a special Pokémon.
Who are the PokeMiners? The PokeMiners are a group of data miners who regularly search the game code for new information. They then share this information publicly with all other players.
In the past, they have almost always been correct with their predictions about new Pokémon and features. However, these are not official information, which means Niantic can decide at any time to change the data or opt against a release.
They discovered a new function
What was found? As user martycochrane reports in his current reddit post, the PokeMiners have stumbled upon a new interesting feature in the source code during their last search, which could apparently come to the game soon.
According to this, the postcards you receive from your friends’ gifts are to be used not just for collecting, but depending on where the package comes from, they may also grant you a new Pokémon.
To do this, you need to save a certain number of postcards from a specific region in your postcard book to then get an encounter with Vivillon.
Vivillon is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon from the 6th generation of games. It has the pre-evolutions Spewpa and Scatterbug.
This is what it looks like: While Spewpa resembles a small gray caterpillar and Scatterbug looks like a plush white cocoon, Vivillon represents a beautiful butterfly.
It has numerous forms that differ based on their colors and patterns and can be found in various regions of the earth. Each form is influenced by the respective climate conditions of its habitat.
Spewpa, Scatterbug, and Vivillon in various forms (via pokemon.com)
In which regions can Vivillon be found? Where exactly each form of Vivillon will be found in the future and whether its pre-evolution Spewpa can also be obtained through postcards or will even spawn in the wild is not officially known yet.
A first hint regarding the regions could come from the found map by the PokeMiners from August 4, 2022. This graphic shows a world map with different areas marked in various colors. These markings could indicate the respective locations of the different forms of Vivillon.
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How strong will Vivillon be? The little butterfly and its pre-evolutions will likely not be particularly strong. It will mainly be a Pokémon for collectors. Those looking for a strong Pokémon for raids should rather look for the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
You can see an overview of the strongest Pokémon in the following video:
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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
Trainers say: “This is really one of their best ideas”
The find regarding the new Pokémon in connection with the postcard book is well received in the reddit community. In the past, Niantic had also introduced monsters that were only supposed to be found in specific areas as regional.
For this reason, trainers are glad that they now have the chance to obtain a regional monster without much traveling with such a feature. Furthermore, Niantic also makes the postcard book a bit more interesting for other players with this feature. You can read the following comments on reddit:
Teban54: “So they promote the use of the postcard function… At least it’s not another region. And I have no problem with that.”
repo_sado: “This is really one of their best ideas. Checking gifts every day to find the ones you still need is great. What I wonder is: will Spewpa spawn in the wild locally too? Because that’s a lot of candies if you want to evolve all forms.”
bi-cycle: “Very cool! We can get all forms without having to travel everywhere!”
cedrickterrick: “A glance at the Vivillon map is enough to know it’s going to be crazy still!”
Tarcanus: “As much as I have hated the postcard function, this is a very nice use for it.”
To prevent your postcard book from overflowing and hitting its limits, according to the PokeMiners, there will also be an option to delete several postcards at once. Some players furthermore hope that it will also be possible to increase the storage limit in the postcard book as they are already maxing out the limit of 300.
Whether Niantic decides to allow Vivillon to be obtained through the postcard book soon remains to be seen. Should there be any further information on this, you will, of course, learn about it here at MeinMMO.
What do you think about the idea of earning the regional forms of Vivillon through your friends’ postcards? Are you already actively using the postcard book? Or do you hope that the little butterfly, like other regional Pokémon, should only be found in certain areas? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
MMORPGs often offer various types of content for different player groups. Which content does not appeal to you at all?
Large MMORPGs are known for having content that is often very diverse. The goal is to present players with a wide range of content to keep them engaged in the game for as long as possible.
As players, we set out to find the type of content that appeals to us the most. Most of us have gathered enough experience in other MMORPGs. We know which content interests us and which we will completely ignore because it is usually too boring for us.
These can be for example:
Leveling additional characters and classes
Raids and dungeons in the endgame to obtain the best gear
Crafting and collecting resources
Mini-games like cards, pet battles, or racing
Setting up and maintaining housing
Participation in PvP arenas and rankings, etc.
Of course, any content or activity can be boring if not executed well by the developers. However, we want to know which content does not appeal to you fundamentally due to its nature. What does not interest you at all, no matter how much it is praised by other players?
Where is the survey? We will skip our usual survey tool this time. The answers to the question are different for all of us, and we could not accommodate all possible options in a survey.
So tell us which types of content you find the most boring in MMORPGs. Which ones do you avoid completely because just thinking about them makes you yawn? Can this content still be saved for you if changes are made? What would need to be changed in that case?
Fans of Wolfenstein have made it their mission to keep the F2P multiplayer shooter “Enemy Territory” alive for a long time. Now Bethesda is stepping in and even offering official servers for their loyal players to battle on.
What kind of shooter is this? Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory is an online multiplayer shooter that was released on May 29, 2003. In this game, two teams compete against each other. Depending on the game mode, the mission of each team is either to complete objectives or to stop and sabotage the opposing team.
Since its release, many shooter fans have enjoyed this game for good reason. It was made available for free, so you didn’t have to pay a cent and could download the game without any problems and get started right away. However, as with any game, the servers will eventually be taken offline.
“Enemy Territory” was no different. Therefore, fans of the shooter helped each other out by providing their own servers, allowing the game to continue living for a while.
What are these servers? Bethesda provides four official and unmodified servers. This means you can play the shooter in its vanilla version with all the known maps that were available at the time of release. The following regions are covered:
US: Texas
EU: Netherlands
AU: Canberra
UK: London
Nostalgia pure and even for free!
Additionally, you will only be able to play in the “Campaign” mode by default, where two teams compete against each other with eight players each. Team damage is enabled, so make sure your gun is only aimed at the opponents. Furthermore, there will be an anti-lag feature and no weapon restrictions.
What does the community think? Players celebrate Bethesda’s step. They reminisce about their youth and how much fun the shooter was. Reddit user Spodokom221745 says: “Oh man, I absolutely loved this game back then. Maybe I need to give it another try after all these years!”.
But new players also have the desire to try out the game: “I will probably install it and give it a go. I’ve never played it, but Dirty Bomb is possibly my absolute favorite FPS, and I’m curious to see how it compares.” says user Linkfromsoulcalibur.
How can I join the server? To do this, simply search for the server “id Software Official Vanilla Server – (Region)”. There will be four of them responsible for the respective regions. Now select one of them, and you’re good to go.
Bethesda is aware that the community has invested a lot of time and effort to keep the game alive with mods and servers. Therefore, the developers recommend that if you’re keen on the shooter, you should also check out fan creations. However, if you’re more in the mood for a nostalgic round of Wolfenstein, you can safely access the developers’ servers.
What do you think about Bethesda providing players with more opportunities to play with friends or new fans? Do you plan to give the shooter a chance and try it out? Let us know in the comments!
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Not only Witcher 4, but also at least Witcher 5 and maybe even part 6 – that’s what fans can look forward to, as CD Projekt RED has now confirmed.
When looking back at the major role-playing hits of recent years, “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” is certainly one of the biggest successes. Hardly anyone has not at least heard of the RPG epic featuring Geralt and Ciri – most probably own it in some form for PC or console. After all, the 3rd part of the saga has sold more than 40 million copies.
What was said? During an “Earning’s Call”, which is an investors’ conference, the future of the Witcher franchise was discussed. During this, the CEO of CD Projekt RED, Adam Kicinski, revealed that there will be several Witcher titles telling a new saga.
We are thinking of more than one [game]. The first saga consisted of 3 games and now we are thinking about more than one, and we are in pre-production of the first game of the second Witcher saga.
In plain language, this means there will be several Witcher games in the coming years and that the games of the new saga will likely build on each other to tell a continuous story.
It was quite similar with the first 3 Witcher titles, where decisions had an impact on the plot of the following parts. For instance, in Witcher 3, you could feel the effects of the choices you made in part 2 at many points.
What is the new saga about? So far, very little is known about the story of the new Witcher saga. It is clear that the story featuring Geralt and Ciri is likely concluded. The plot was largely wrapped up with Witcher 3 – so no one should expect to step into the shoes of the former protagonist again.
A first teaser showed a lynx medallion several months ago, which belonged to one of the major witcher schools. Fans speculated there might be a focus on Ciri, but that is not yet confirmed.
What else is known? Unfortunately, relatively little. It is interesting that the newest Witcher title is supposed to be developed in collaboration with Epic Games, as the first title of the new saga will use Unreal Engine 5.
This, however, does not mean that the next Witcher title will only be available in the Epic Games Store. They want the game to be accessible on as many platforms as possible, so no one needs to worry about an exclusive release on one platform or another.
We discussed the announcement of a new Witcher title in our podcast back in March:
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However, no one should expect a release anytime soon. Since the next Witcher title is still in “pre-production”, a release within the next few years seems more than unlikely. So expect no new journey into the Witcher cosmos before 2025.
Anyone who has not yet ventured out with the witcher Geralt should perhaps wait a little longer. Because an updated version of Witcher 3 for the newest console generation is set to be released later this year and should at least bridge the wait for the next big title.
Sony has released a new version of the PS5. A YouTuber has now examined it and found that you can save power with the new PlayStation 5. MeinMMO presents the findings.
How can you recognize the new version? Each PS5 console has a version number that indicates the series. So far, all consoles belonged to the series 1100. Behind the cryptic number CFI-1115A is the model number of the console. However, devices with model number 1200 havenow appeared in Australia.
Since August 2022, it has been known that the new consoles are supposed to be significantly lighter than the previous models. However, a YouTuber has discovered further improvements that should particularly please many gamers. MeinMMO explains what this is all about.
Who tested it here? YouTuber Austin Evans and his team are among the most well-known tech YouTubers. With over 5 million subscribers, he is one of the biggest channels alongside Linus Tech Tips.
Now, Evans has disassembled the new PS5 in his current video and examined its components. He and his team noted several changes that Sony made inside the PS5. You can watch the entire video here:
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What are the findings? Sony has significantly changed the internal components. The circuit board, cooling elements, and other parts have become smaller. This makes the console a whole lot lighter again.
The second finding is much more exciting, as the power consumption of the PS5 also decreases due to these changes. Evans tested several games on the new version. During these tests, he found that the console consumes between 20 and 30 watts less. That’s between 10 and 20% less power the console needs.
We cannot tell you if the reduced power consumption affects standby mode or streaming.
Next-gen consoles consume a lot of power: Both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X are quite power-hungry and require around 200 watts during gaming. This is also a reason why you should not use your PS5 for Netflix and Co, as the consumption remains very high here:
PS5 presents its own pro controller in the trailer
New “PlayStation 5” version requires less material, will more consoles be available soon?
Why is Sony changing its PS5? Manufacturers are known for regularly revisiting their products and making adjustments. Sony is also making new adjustments to its console. In a recent update, the Wi-Fi performance of the PS5 is said to have improved noticeably. Customers will benefit from such changes in the long run.
Furthermore, the consoles require less material in their production. This at least raises hopes that there could be more consoles available for purchase in the future.
More updates for the PS5: Sony regularly releases new updates with features for the PS5 console. Sony has now released a comprehensive update again. Included is a feature that has been eagerly awaited in our editorial team:
There is trouble between Sony and Xbox over the game series “Call of Duty“. With Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Xbox would gain the rights to the important shooter series. Sony fears that eventually Call of Duty might not appear on the PlayStation 5. PlayStation head Ryan is reportedly asking for a more comprehensive guarantee.
Sony complained about the purchase in August 2022. They say: Call of Duty is unique and has no competition. This implies that if Xbox has the rights to the series, a dominant market position could arise if Xbox decides not to bring Call of Duty to the PS5.
Xbox head Phil Spencer has countered this impression and guaranteed that Call of Duty will come to PlayStation “for several more years” beyond the current deal. Additionally, Spencer guaranteed PlayStation competitors “feature and content parity.”
Sony, however, wants the Call of Duty game series guaranteed for PlayStation.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II “Ultimate Team” Teaser
How long does the existing deal between Sony and Activision Blizzard, which guarantees Call of Duty for PS5, last? It is rumored to last until 2023, but this is not certain.
How long does Phil Spencer’s new guarantee last beyond the deal?
“Not sufficient on many levels”
This is now the new conflict: PlayStation head Jim Ryan has now gone public (via gamesindustry.biz):
I did not intend to comment on what I thought was a private business meeting, but I now feel compelled to clarify matters, as Phil Spencer has made the discussion public.
Microsoft has merely offered that Call of Duty can remain on PlayStation for 3 more years beyond the current agreement.
After nearly 20 years with Call of Duty on PlayStation, this proposal is insufficient on many levels and does not consider the impact on our players. We want to guarantee PlayStation players the best possible Call of Duty experience. Microsoft’s proposal undermines that principle.
Jim Ryan, PlayStation CEO
What does this mean? According to this new information, Call of Duty would likely be safe for PlayStation 5 until 2026 or perhaps 2027 – depending on how long the current deal lasts. Apparently, this is not enough for Sony.
They seem to be looking for a longer guarantee or other concessions.
Sony applies pressure as long as Microsoft has to be nice
This is what’s behind it: Sony is applying public pressure. This is still possible now. Because Microsoft needs the approval of the regulatory authorities for the purchase. Once the deal is closed, Microsoft doesn’t have to concede anything anymore.
Sony apparently wants to squeeze out a longer term of the guarantee as long as Microsoft still has to be nice.
It is assumed that Microsoft plans to bring the new Call of Duty game into their “flat-rate gaming offer”, in the Xbox Game Pass:
In Pokémon GO, trainers often complain about the high data consumption. However, this could finally be over, because with a new feature, you can now save a lot of data in the game. We at MeinMMO show you how it works.
What problem do trainers have? Those who regularly play Pokémon GO and are thus outside their Wi-Fi will certainly have noticed how much data the game uses in a very short time. This is especially annoying when you only have a small data plan.
Niantic has now released a new feature that allows you to download all game data at once, exactly when it suits you. We have summarized what this feature is all about, what data you can download with it, and how it works.
This is the new feature for saving data
What data is loaded? With the new feature, you have the opportunity to load all game data, such as information about the Pokémon, at once. This was not the case in the past. A part of the used data volume was spent on obtaining this information while on the go, especially when you encountered a new monster.
The reason for this was the missing data about the respective Pokémon at that time, which the game had to obtain from Niantic servers in order to enable you to catch it.
What advantage does the feature have? To ensure that you do not consume unnecessary data while downloading this type of data on the go, you can now download the corresponding data via the new feature using Wi-Fi, thus determining the time yourself.
All the necessary information for the game will then be downloaded at once, even for Pokémon you may not have encountered yet.
If you encounter them in the wild in the future, then the data for that Pokémon will already be available and does not need to be loaded first. This way, you should no longer be shown a glowing ball and only consume data on the actual gaming experience.
How to perform the download
Downloading all game data in Pokémon GO is quite simple. Follow these steps:
Open Pokémon GO and log in with your account.
Click on the Pokéball icon at the bottom of the screen to open the menu.
Now go to the settings, which you can select via the gear icon in the upper right corner.
Scroll down to the point “Advanced Settings” and open it.
Select “Download All Content”.
Now you will receive a prompt asking if you really want to start the download. It will be noted that you must be on Wi-Fi and need enough storage space. If that is the case, confirm the download with “Yes, Download”.
Now the download will start, and your progress will be displayed. At this point, you also have the option to pause the download and continue it later.
Here you can start the download
How much storage space is needed? According to a look at the comments on reddit, it seems to vary greatly. Values between 100 MB and 825 MB are mentioned there.
I have also tested the new feature for you. I had to download 435 MB. However, you should plan some time, as the download runs relatively slowly at the moment.
When is the feature available? The new feature is already active and can be used by all trainers. It doesn’t matter whether you are using an Android or iOS device.
How often is a download necessary? Since Niantic is constantly introducing new content to the game, you should perform a download from time to time to directly access this data and continue to benefit from lower data consumption.
What do you think of the new feature? Will you now regularly download the data over Wi-Fi to save data on the go? Or do you think that’s too much effort and prefer to accept a somewhat higher data consumption? Please share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers.
