The streaming giant Twitch announces the removal of an important feature. Smaller accounts were able to be better discovered by potential viewers with it. Now they are complaining about the change.
This is the feature in question: On September 6, Twitch announced that the popular host mode will no longer be available starting October 3.
The feature allowed channels to host another account while they themselves were offline. This enabled larger channels to share their reach, and smaller ones had the chance to be more easily discovered.
The host mode was introduced in 2014 to allow streamers to show their viewers another stream when they went offline.
Smaller streamers are mainly affected by the removal of the host mode. But who were actually the first to gain real traction in streaming?
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Twitch: Who were actually the first successful streamers?
Twitch believes host mode does not fit the platform
So why does Twitch want to remove host mode? As the streaming platform recently announced via the FAQ of the hosting feature, the experience does not meet the expectations viewers have when they come to Twitch (via Twitch).
Unlike a so-called raid, viewers are not redirected to the hosted channel; they remain on the host’s page and in their chat.
However, viewers expressed the desire to interact with streamers, which the feature prevents. This would also restrict the growth of streamers.
What happens now? With the shutdown of host mode on October 3, the “/host” command and the “Host Channel” stream manager will no longer be available either.
The setting “Autohost” will be replaced by “Suggested Channels.” Twitch recommends adding smaller accounts that one wants to share their reach with to this list of suggested channels. Additionally, streamers could give shoutouts to channels they want to support or send their followers there at the end of their own streams.
Streamers are worried about discoverability
Here are the reactions: On Twitter, the announced change was not well received. Reactions ranged from sorrow to disbelief to anger. Many streamers with smaller reach now fear they will not be easily found anymore.
Some see this as a contradiction from Twitch. After all, the platform itself had said that the mode helps small streamers gain more reach (via Twitter). This raises the question for some as to whether Twitch is even interested in the growth of small streamers.
Many streamers reported that the host mode had helped them be discovered by new viewers – or that they had themselves found some of their favorite channels through the feature. The German YouTuber and streamer Erik “Gronkh” Range also contributed to the discussion.
Gronkh demanded that streamers be given more freedom to decide. He absolutely could not understand the decision, and raids are not a good substitute, as not all viewers would notice them (via Twitter).
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Are there also positive reactions? Yes, there are actually some. Some users of the streaming platform appreciate the removal of the host mode. It had only caused confusion, as viewers often did not see the streamer they expected (via Twitter).
Furthermore, the removal could prompt streamers to make more use of the raid function, which is already more valuable (via Twitter).
What do you think about the removal of the host mode? Have you had the experience of going to a streamer’s channel and unexpectedly seeing a completely different streamer? Or has it helped you discover a new favorite? Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion.
While the removal of the host mode causes frustration, Twitch recently made an important concession: Streamers now have more freedom to stream on other platforms as well. However, this came with restrictions, which the former golden boy of Twitch immediately took to mock the platform.
Overwatch 2 releases its PvP part with a Free2Play model and aims to finance itself through a Battle Pass. Jon Spector, Overwatch Commercial Leader, explained on Twitter how it works and is facing significant backlash for announcing that new heroes will be unlocked through the Battle Pass.
Months ago, first leaked images of Overwatch 2 showed that a Battle Pass would be introduced. It is now clear: The Battle Pass comes along with a live season system. Loot boxes will be completely removed.
However, it is now new that you unlock new heroes through the Battle Pass. After a somewhat unclear advertisement caused dissatisfaction in the community, Jon Spector, Overwatch Commercial Leader, attempted to smooth over the situation on Twitter.
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He explained that new heroes will always be unlocked through the free path. We will show you how the Battle Pass could work and what reactions there have been on MeinMMO.
The new hero of Overwatch in Season 1 is called Kiriko. Before that, Junker Queen was in the beta, which you can see here in the trailer:
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Overwatch 2 shows Junker Queen in the gameplay trailer and delights fans: “She looks so spicy!”
Battle Pass of Overwatch possibly similar to Call of Duty
How could the Battle Pass work? Not everything about the Pass is known yet, but we already know:
There will be live seasons
Each live season comes with a Battle Pass
The Pass has a free path and a premium path that costs money
Heroes will be unlocked through the free path
If you buy the premium pass, you unlock a new hero immediately
Under Jon Spector’s tweet, it is clear that many questions remain unanswered. How much time must one invest in the game to unlock heroes? How do you unlock heroes if you missed them in a Battle Pass? Currently, there are no concrete answers to these questions.
In Call of Duty, you also unlock the new weapons of a season through the Battle Pass. Here you find two new weapons always at level 15 and level 31 out of 100. Each level, referred to as “Tier”, takes 40 to 60 minutes to complete. This also depends on how well you play.
The premium pass costs 1,000 CoD points (approximately €10). For 150 CoD points (approximately €1.50), you can skip individual levels. In addition, there is always a large Battle Pass bundle for 2,400 CoD points (approximately €24), which gives you extra cosmetics and lets you level up 20 levels in the pass.
If you miss a weapon because you couldn’t reach the levels in a season, you will unlock the weapons later through gameplay challenges. “3 Melee Kills in 15 different matches” would be a classic task for a new weapon.
How this will work in Overwatch 2 remains to be seen.
How are the reactions to the announcement? Under Jon Spector’s tweet, there is hardly anyone who is happy about the changes. There are threats of boycott and attempts to explain why having heroes in the Battle Pass would be a bad idea for Overwatch 2:
@OWJaeger: “I have invested well over 3,000 hours in your game […], but if you do this, I won’t touch OW2.”
@MirrorkatFeces: “So, heroes won’t be unlocked automatically? That’s a mistake.”
@NotTheRealRin: “This is a really concerning change and I want you to know that it’s dangerous for the game. One of the best points of Overwatch is that everyone is equal. Everyone has access to the same characters.”
However, there are also other voices. @plantarctica writes that he has been playing Overwatch since 2020 and has never experienced a new hero being added to the game. He thinks this new system is quite normal and that many competitors do the same. For him, it’s not a tragic change. He wonders instead why people are so upset about it.
You can play the Pre-Patch 10.0 of World of Warcraft Dragonflight. The test realm is live – and everyone can participate.
The biggest innovations of WoW: Dragonflight can already be tried out – and that without beta access! The Pre-Patch 10.0 has been released on the PTR and can now be tested by everyone.
What can you try on the PTR? Especially the major system changes are already playable in the Pre-Patch, which mainly includes the revised talent system that has been fundamentally overhauled. But also all other class changes can be played and tested.
What happens to the talent system? In Dragonflight, each class receives multiple talent trees that resemble those from the vanilla days of World of Warcraft. Each specialization has two talent trees that are supplied with their own points.
The 1st talent tree is bound to the class and offers general traits that this class inherently brings (Priest, Warrior, Mage, etc.)
The 2nd talent tree is bound to the respective specialization, providing spells and abilities belonging to a specific specialization (Fire, Frost, Arcane, etc.)
In the specialization tree, there are many abilities that WoW players have known for years. Almost all abilities that are part of the absolute base rotation of a class must be unlocked here.
However, there are also many interesting new features and returning talents that come from previous expansions. Numerous covenant abilities from Shadowlands are found there, as well as old Azerite powers or abilities from former artifact weapons from Legion.
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WoW: Here is the spectacular cinematic for the new expansion Dragonflight
How can you try it out? If you want to take a look at the new talent system and other changes of the Pre-Patch in Dragonflight yourself, you need to download the appropriate client for the test realm. This can be done easily in the Battle.net app.
Access the page for World of Warcraft in the application
Click the drop-down menu under “Game version and account”
Select “Public Test Realm (PTR)” under “In development”
Click on “Install” or “Update” – depending on whether you already own a PTR version
Once the installation is complete, you can start the game and log in on the PTR to create a character and try out the new features.
However, note that everything you earn on the PTR or in the beta of Dragonflight will not be transferred to the live game. Your characters will be deleted at the end of the testing phase and have no impact on your live version.
When does the patch go live then? There is still no specific release date for the Pre-Patch. However, at least a rough release date can be estimated since we know some key data:
Dragonflight is scheduled to launch in 2022, at the latest by the end of December, but could also appear in November.
The Pre-Patch usually runs for 4 to 6 weeks before the release of the expansion.
This suggests that the Pre-Patch will likely be released no earlier than mid-October, and no later than the end of November. This allows for at least a rough plan.
Have you tried the PTR yet? How do you like the new talents?
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Since the launch of the PS5 in November 2020, there have been a lot of more or less useful gadgets for the coveted console. Here you can read why the absolute must-have for MeinMMO editor Maximilian Dettenthaler is a storage expansion for the PS5 – as unspectacular as that may sound at first.
The plethora of different gadgets, gaming gears, and gimmicks for Sony’s – no longer too – new console is huge. From officially licensed products like the charging station for the DualSense, the PULSE 3D headset, or colored side plates, to a multipurpose charging station, which is also a console stand and cooling system, to truly obscure accessories like a shisha hose holder for the DualSense controller – it feels like there is hardly anything that is not available for the coveted console.
Nevertheless, my favorite accessory is simply an internal M.2 SSD. In this article, I will explain to you why that is.
An SSD storage expansion is absolutely necessary
What is the main memory of the PS5? Both the disc version and the digital edition of the console come with an internal storage capacity of 825 GB out of the box. At first, that may not sound like a small amount. However, the actual storage space of the console is only about 667.2 GB – nearly 158 GB less than “promised”. This storage is needed for the operating system, firmware, and certain updates.
When you consider that large AAA games are requiring more and more storage capacity, it becomes clear that the standard storage of the console will likely not last long.
In our guide, you can read which PS5 version is worth it for you the most and where the differences lie:
The small storage is particularly burdensome for the digital edition of the PS5. Because here you have to download all games and cannot rely on a disc.
How quickly does the PS5 storage fill up? I personally own the digital model of the console and with the download of games like
Final Fantasy 7 Remake (94.87 GB)
the PS5 version of Ghost of Tsushima (61.43 GB)
Hitman 3 (67.08 GB)
or Elden Ring (45.08 GB)
I can literally watch the console storage shrink. Just with these four games, nearly half of my storage capacity is used up.
It becomes even more absurd when you look at the top 3 largest games. With just the three games
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (225.3 GB)
Marvel’s Avengers (184.1 GB)
Gran Turismo 7 (183.2 GB)
you can nearly fill up the console’s storage to the brim. At the latest, now I have to consider which games I will delete from my internal storage when I want to install new ones. And then there’s also PS Plus.
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PS Plus is another reason why an M.2 SSD is necessary for the PS5
As a PS Plus member, you also get three to four new games for free every month and a huge catalog of additional available games, which will quickly lead you to spend a lot of time frustrated sorting or cleaning up your console storage.
Therefore: Be sure to get a storage expansion for your console.
All important information about the new “PS Plus” model can be found in the following article:
M.2 SSDs are not as expensive as they used to be, and installation is easy
Which M.2 SSD can I recommend for the PS5? I can especially recommend the WD_Black SN850 with integrated heatsink.
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This M.2 SSD is available in various storage capacities (500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB) and currently even at an unbeatable offer price of 132.99 € instead of 234.99 € for the 1 TB model at Media Markt and Saturn.
If you prefer to buy a different model, then you should also pay attention to the fact that the M.2 SSD already has a heatsink. You can retrofit such a heatsink, but it’s complicated. Moreover, you will only save money to a limited extent.
Other recommended models for the PS5 can be found in our buying guide on MeinMMO:
Of course, it is still a lot of money, but it must be said that good internal SSDs with sufficient storage are now much cheaper to purchase than they were a few years ago.
And then there’s another point that has probably prevented some PS5 users from purchasing a storage expansion: When the long-awaited update, which finally enabled storage expansion for the PS5, came last summer, some users were deterred from social media by having to “open up” their console for the installation of the internal SSD.
How complicated is the installation of an M.2 SSD in the PS5? Certainly, a slot system like that of the Xbox Series X is more practical and comfortable. But I can assure you that the installation is not difficult with the PS5 either. Sony had already explained what you need to consider when installing an M.2 SSD in your PS5.
In conclusion, I can only say again: yes, purchasing an additional SSD hard drive is somewhat involved and an investment; but one that I believe is definitely worthwhile and truly enables the enjoyment of the comfort of the fast console.
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In Call of Duty: Warzone the event “The Last Stand” – Heroes against Villains, Good against Evil is currently running. Players collect points for one side to prevent a catastrophe on the map Caldera. However, the developers also seem to have something against the “catastrophe” and are helping the heroes.
Call of Duty: Warzone played for a long time on a Soviet-inspired map – Verdansk. Large apartment blocks characterized the cityscape, the colors were dull, and an exaggerated radio tower symbolized the power fantasies of the Soviets in the Cold War.
For a long time, players demanded a new map and the island paradise Caldera came. An absolutely contrasting program.
But the map is still controversial, even massive changes to Caldera have not been able to change that so far. So many players want the old map Verdansk back and saw in the current Season 5 an opportunity, a chance to somehow justify it through the story.
For the announcement of the event was: If the villains win, it could lead to a catastrophe on Caldera. Perhaps the complete annihilation of the island. The villains already threw something into the volcano in the Season 5 story trailer, which has been bubbling ominously since then:
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CoD: Warzone announces the release of Season 5 – Brings back 4 legendary villains
Whether it was due to the narrative prospect of the old map or CoD players simply love being evil: The scoundrels around Raul Menendez managed to collect significantly more points, being nearly uncatchable just a few days after the event started.
However, the evil side of the CoD community underestimated the developers from Raven Software. They decided a few days ago that the tokens of the good side would bring double points for 4 days.
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And lo and behold: Currently, both sides are nearly tied again. The good side is even ahead by 4 billion points.
Event Status 09/07 – 12:30 PM
Good Side: 145,226,168,386
Evil Side: 141,098,006,800
Difference: 4,128,161,586
While writing this article, I kept track of the numbers a bit, and the evil side seems to be catching up again. Nevertheless, players are now discussing on Reddit whether the event outcome is completely predetermined and if the developers are cheating more than they want to admit.
What do players say about this? A larger thread has formed on Reddit. With about 500 upvotes in 12 hours, it currently ranks among the strongest topics in the Warzone subreddit. The title: “WTF guys? I thought we were all villains …”:
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In the thread, there are no positive comments about the event. In fact, there is a lot of complaining, and the event is generally criticized. It is said to be lame and would only lead to additional sound effects impairing the gameplay. In comparison, even the Halloween events are praised:
Furthermore, many commentators are disappointed about how the event has been openly manipulated by the developers. Some go even further and say it is even “predetermined” which faction would win in the end. Namely the good ones.
The comment with the most upvotes accordingly reads: “Yeah, it’s all predetermined. Dumbest event ever”. There are many users who see it similarly and write “Manipulated choice, 100%”. User rhinsaur- writes: “This is fake. No way it turned like that.”
There is also a suspicion that the responsible parties want to prevent an evil side victory in order to block the prospect of a return of Verdansk.
What do you think about the topic? Is there more cheating going on than is admitted? Do you think it has to do with the old map Verdansk and a possible return? Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion.
Warlander is a brand new Free2Play online game on Steam, packing battles reminiscent of MMORPGs into a streamlined format. MeinMMO was able to see gameplay at gamescom and provides a short introduction to the title. If you want to have a look yourself, an open beta starts on September 12.
What kind of game is Warlander? The action game is being developed by the Japanese studio Toylogic and pits up to 100 players against each other on a map in third-person perspective vying for victory.
In a medieval setting, you fight as a warrior, cleric, or mage. The roles can be modified through unlockable abilities and adjusted to your play style. A warrior is considered a tank but can also deal a lot of damage. A cleric is supposed to heal, but a focus on buffs is also possible.
Warlander will start its open beta on September 12, 2022, on Steam. Currently, the Steam page is not accessible yet, but it will go online no later than Monday.
At gamescom, we were able to view gameplay from one of the two planned modes. We saw a mode with a maximum of 40 players trying to capture the enemy fortress in two teams.
The structure and pace of the battles resemble PvP battles from MMORPGs like Elder Scrolls Online or Guild Wars 2. We will embed a short gameplay video for an initial impression. The clip is from the developers; player gameplay is in third-person:
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Warlander – Gameplay Teaser
With this, Warlander is entering a niche that wants to compress the PvP feeling of large MMORPGs into a format with fast lobbies. Instead of having to play for a long time to prepare your character for a PvP match, you start a match in Warlander and receive a similar experience.
How do matches proceed? The 40-player mode is a battle with 2 teams over fortresses, while the 100-player mode leans more towards battle royale.
We already know more about the 40-player mode, as we have seen quite a bit of gameplay. The goal is to capture the enemy fortress and destroy a “core”.
You need to use rams to enter the main gate.
The teams consist of units with 5 fighters each, and each unit is assigned a specific role before the match. There are, for example, attack teams or fortress defense teams.
In the setup of the battles, MOBA elements come into play. There are several “lanes” that require different play styles.
Additionally, there are towers and gates that block progress to the enemy core. Once the barriers are destroyed, they cannot be rebuilt. Furthermore, you increase a “Valor” value with your team. The higher the value, the stronger the playable characters allowed.
Many elements on the maps can be impressively destroyed, and the fortress is hardly recognizable at the end. This is also due to powerful spells that spawn rarely and allow devastating attacks on enemy lines.
A meteor attack on the enemy fortress looks impressive.
On the way to the enemy core, you must capture certain areas to achieve siege progress. However, enemies can also reclaim these areas.
Through teleport points and different spawns, a battle dynamic should arise that constantly necessitates reassessing team tactics and rotating from one area to the next.
Regarding the 100-player mode, we already know that the team that stands last wins. As a defeated team, you can then join the team that defeated you. However, we do not yet know more details.
There are “Ultimate” attacks that are stronger in a team.
What motivation does the game offer? The playable characters form the core of Warlander. There is a character editor for individual figures and a lot of new skills that can be unlocked.
Each fighter starts with 4 skills, 2 come from the chosen class, and 2 from the weapon. When you unlock new skills through the progression system, you can completely replace the 4 skills and customize your character.
Warlander is designed as a live service game and aims to bring a significant amount of new content every 3 to 4 months after the full release. Cosmetics are also part of the attainable items.
It is worthwhile to create and maintain multiple playable characters. In each match, you can include up to 5 figures in your deck, whose strength is also determined by their “Valor” level.
You can only use a character at Valor level 3 once your team has reached that Valor level in the match. Since there are 6 Valor levels (0 to 5), you always need to think in advance about which Valor levels you will bring characters with and which classes might be worthwhile.
When is the release of Warlander? There is still no concrete release date. We were told that the full release on Steam is planned for the end of 2022. If everything goes according to plan, the release on PlayStation and Xbox consoles will follow 2 months later.
If you want to take a look at the game before then, the open beta starts on Monday, September 12, 2022, on Steam. But even after that, you won’t have to pay anything for Warlander: it will be completely Free2Play.
What do you think of the first images? Do you like the prospect of experiencing MMORPG PvP without a huge grind? Write a comment on the topic.
The Community Day in September 2022 features the Pokémon Baltoy. We will show you everything about the start time, bonuses, the exclusive move, the raid evening, and the shinies of the event.
What’s new? The date for the C-Day in September 2022 was announced a few days ago in Pokémon GO. Now it is also clear which bonuses you can expect during the event and which Pokémon will be in focus.
In the overview, we show you what to expect.
Community Day in September 2022 – Times, Bonuses, Raids, and Shinies
When does the event take place? On Sunday, September 18, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time.
Which Pokémon? The focus of the event is Baltoy. It is a Rock-type Pokémon from the fifth generation. Its evolutions are Claydol and its final evolution.
Which move? The exclusive move for the event is Meteor Beam, a Rock-type move. It inflicts 120 damage in trainer battles and 140 damage in gym and raid battles. If you evolve Claydol during the event or up to five hours afterwards, it will learn the charged move Meteor Beam.
What bonuses? During the event, you can take advantage of the following bonuses:
Eggs placed in incubators during the event hatch four times faster
You receive double candies for catching Pokémon
Incense lasts for three hours
An additional special trade
When catching Pokémon, you have double chances for XL candies (You must have reached at least Level 31)
Lures last for three hours
Snapshots provide Pokémon encounters
Trading costs 50% less Stardust
(The bonuses for the additional special trade and the 50% reduction in trading costs are active from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The remaining bonuses are active from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
Special research: For the price of about €1, you can purchase a ticket for special research. It’s called “Rock ‘n’ Roll”. We will show you all the quests and rewards of the research on our site on event Sunday.
What do the shinies look like? One of the most important aspects during the Community Days for many trainers is the shiny that can be caught. In the following graphic, we show you the Baltoy family in shiny comparison:
Bonus raid battles: On event Sunday, after the C-Day, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, special raid battles will take place. The level 4 raids feature battles against Claydol. If you defeat the Pokémon in raids, additional Baltoy will spawn at the combat arena for 30 minutes. The raids can only be battled with EX Raid Passes and Premium Raid Passes – not with Remote Raid Passes.
Nintendo has introduced a new version of the Nintendo Switch, and MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller is immediately excited about the design. What makes it so special?
Who is writing here? MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller is a long-time Pokémon fan. Since his first edition, blue on the classic Gameboy, he has played nearly all Pokémon games and has also watched countless hours of the anime from the popular franchise.
What kind of Switch version is this? Nintendo has introduced a new version of the Nintendo Switch in a design that matches the upcoming Pokémon games Scarlet and Violet. And what should I say … I will do my best to get one.
Why is the console so interesting to me? I have been a Pokémon fan for years, but I have so far resisted buying a Switch. The console simply did not convince me until now.
Nevertheless, I have been monitoring the market for months and hope for a discount, after all, the release of Scarlet and Violet is imminent. For the 9th generation of pocket monsters, I not only want to re-enter the franchise, I also need to catch up on the games Sword and Shield and Legends: Arceus.
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Of course, Nintendo has now managed to get me off my saving spree, and I am even tempted to get one of the more expensive variants of the Switch. I can’t exactly explain why I want the special version; I simply like the design, although the Pokémon style certainly helped in convincing me.
To give you an idea of how Nintendo convinced me with the special design, I’m including a few images published on Nintendo.com:
The back of the Switch in the design of Scarlet and VioletNintendo Switch OLED Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
As you can see from the images, not only is the Switch and its back wrapped in the special design, but also the Joy-Cons and the dock.
While the Joy-Cons are also an eye-catcher, personally, I will probably get a handheld controller for the Switch, as for me, the design of the back is the main point. The controller also allows for a better grip on the console.
In general, the order of the Switch in the special design also includes the following items:
Joy-Con L & R in special design
Joy-Con straps in special design
Nintendo Switch Dock in special design
Nintendo Switch AC Adapter
1x High-speed HDMI cable
Joy-Con Grip
To my disappointment, I unfortunately found out that the Switch is not available in a bundle with Pokémon Scarlet or Violet. Nintendo emphasizes that the games must be purchased separately.
Which model of the Switch is this? The Switch version in Pokémon design is the OLED model, particularly intended for users who want to use a Switch frequently in handheld mode.
What other advantages the Switch OLED has, MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann shows you in his comparison of the two models:
When is the release? Nintendo states on its website that the special version of the Switch will be available from November. A specific date when the console can be ordered has not yet been given by Nintendo.
What do we know about the price? At the current time, no price for the special version of the Switch is known. The Switch in the special design for the colorful shooter Splatoon 3 is traded for €349.00 on Amazon. The Pokémon version could therefore be in a similar price range.
The normal Switch OLED usually costs around €339.99. So I have to pay a small premium for the special design.
What do you think of the new Switch version? Do you find it visually as impressive as I do, or does the purple-red style rather deter you? Feel free to let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments!
If you now feel the same way as I do and are also considering buying a Switch, MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann has a small tip for you that can significantly increase your battery life.
In November 2017, Bluehole, the developers of the shooter PUBG, introduced a new MMORPG: Ascent: Infinite Realm was meant to be an action MMORPG featuring airships. In October 2021, the game was finally released in the West as “Elyon”. However, just 11 months later, the publisher Kakao announced an end on September 7: the free-to-play MMORPG will close on December 7. It has catastrophic player numbers on Steam.
Why were people so excited about the game?
2017 was a different time: Back then, Bluehole was one of the hottest and trendiest developers in gaming thanks to “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds”. Before Fortnite copied the game and became even bigger, the Koreans had a mega-hit with PUBG on Steam. Additionally, they already had experience with online role-playing games thanks to TERA, an action MMORPG.
Furthermore, Ascent: Infinite Realm looked exciting in the first trailers (via youtube) and brought a thrilling new spin to the MMORPG genre with the idea of fighting in airships. Instead of always focusing on fantasy, the game radiated a quirky steampunk flair.
Here is everything important you need to know about Elyon:
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The new MMORPG Elyon explained in 2 minutes
How did the development go? From the perspective of Western MMORPG fans, the development did not go well at all. As is common with Korean MMORPGs, the MMORPG kept disappearing from the public eye for long periods as the developers went ‘dark’ to develop quietly away from public scrutiny:
In April 2020, the game made a major cut: “Ascent: Infinite Realm” became Elyon. It was now supposed to be an action MMORPG, featuring a special skill system and massive battles. The MMORPG almost felt like a new game and strongly reminded players of TERA.
Free2Play MMORPG loses 57% of players on Steam after one month
How did it go at release? Poorly. The team never managed to reconnect with the initial hype generated by the first trailers of A:IR in 2017. Somehow, excitement for Elyon completely waned.
When the game finally launched on Steam in October 2021, it averaged only 8,689 players and they quickly disappeared. By February 2022, the MMORPG had only 560 players left.
This is now the developers’ decision: Publisher Kakao Games says that after long discussions with Bluehole, they have decided to shut down the servers for Elyon in Europe and North America:
Only very few players who started with Elyon remained with the MMORPG
The number of active players has continued to dwindle
Thus, they cannot provide players with the MMORPG experience they are longing for
They apologize for this.
The servers will go offline on December 7 (via elyon).
MMORPG Elyon drowns in the massive bug wave of New World
What’s behind this: Elyon had a problem: It lacked a unique selling point, that one element that would draw attention to the game and make it stand out from the mass of MMORPGs.
When it was A:IR, there was still the idea of aerial combat, which seemed exotic.
Once the aerial combat was scrapped, experts’ judgment was something like: “Solid MMORPG with a good combat system – but nothing special.” Furthermore, Elyon was unfortunate to launch amidst the bug wave of New World, which captured all attention in 2021.
Elyon was also on the “death list” of our MMORPG expert Alexander Leitsch:
Sony has introduced a major update for the PS5. This is especially exciting for MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann, as this update will bring a feature for the PlayStation 5 that he has been waiting for a long time on September 7.
Sony regularly presents new functions and features for the PS5. After the big update in summer that added support for an additional SSD, there is now another significant update.
This time, there are again plenty of new features. Included is a feature that I am particularly excited about: the official support for WQHD. A resolution that is becoming increasingly popular among gamers.
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PS5 presents its own pro controller in the trailer
Finally, I can use a WQHD monitor with the PS5
What does the new update actually bring? The new update for the PS5 brings a whole handful of improvements and new features (via blog.playstation.com). These include:
YouTube search via voice command
Start Remote Play directly through the PS App
Option to send share requests to friends
Notifications for easier joining of friends’ games through party chat
1440p HDMI video output on TVs and monitors
Additionally, you can now sort your game collection on the PS5 into folders. This allows you to reach your important games much faster when you have a few more games installed on your PS5.
Especially the last update with WQHD support is a crucial point for me that I have been waiting for since the console’s release. I primarily play on the PlayStation 5 with my gaming monitor, which provides me with a resolution of 1440p. But this is exactly where the problem lies.
Firmware update for the PS5 brings a feature that makes a huge difference
Is the difference really that significant? If you don’t believe me about how visible the difference between Full HD and WQHD is, then check out the following YouTube video. You can see significantly more, and especially the textures appear sharper and clearer. The pixel density increases significantly from 1920×1080 to 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, making more details recognizable and the image simply looks “better”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEJvm5fnbG4
Why am I not using 4K? 4K monitors have simply been too expensive for me so far. I also do not own a 4K TV, just an older Full HD TV.
Additionally, I have a Radeon RX 6700 XT installed in my computer after using a Radeon RX 570 for years. The RX 6700 XT is a graphics card from AMD that is excellent for resolutions up to and including WQHD and only moderately suitable for 4K. For me, WQHD has thus been the best compromise between performance and quality. The more I look forward to the update that Sony has now released.
However, there is still one drawback: VRR on the PS5 is supported only at Full HD and 4K video output, but not at 1440p (WQHD). VRR ensures that the frame rate is synchronized between the monitor and PC/console. This is to prevent unsightly tearing effects. But perhaps Sony will add this feature later.
The lack of WQHD support was also a long-standing reason why one should not buy a PS5. With this update, I no longer have to compromise on picture quality when gaming on the PS5:
Microsoft has announced that the new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core in white is now available for pre-order! We present to you the powerful and customizable controller.
Today, Microsoft announced a new Pro Controller with the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core (that’s really what it’s called!). This super sleek gamepad in white will be available on September 21, 2022, and can be pre-ordered on the Microsoft website.
Some of you may still remember the original Xbox Elite Controller from 2015. This very popular controller received a successor with the Xbox Elite 2, which came with additional features and could be even more customized to your needs.
The model announced today thus expands the Xbox Elite series.
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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core
What the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller 2 – Core can do
The new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core once again comes with the essential components and features that made its predecessor so popular:
Sticks with adjustable tension
a special rubber coating for extra grip
40 hours battery life
a particularly robust construction
In addition, you can further customize the gamepad to your personal preferences using the Xbox Accessories app – for example, by modifying the button mapping.
Of course, the new gamepad is also usable on PC as usual, in addition to the Xbox, and comes with a one-year warranty from Microsoft.
What is the price of the new Xbox Elite Controller?
The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core is available for a price of €129.99 and is thus a solid €50 cheaper than its predecessor – the current Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 in black. Therefore, the gamepad is particularly suitable for players who want to buy an affordable yet high-quality Xbox Elite 2 controller.
The lower price is primarily explained by the fact that, in comparison to the Xbox Elite 2 Core Controller, no interchangeable components are included. You will need to buy these separately with the Complete Component Pack for just €59.99.
The differences between the two Elite Wireless Controllers – Series 2
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Amazon announced in 2019 that it was developing a new MMO based on “The Lord of the Rings,” which would surely have looked magnificent alongside the new television series “The Rings of Power.” However, the project was suddenly canceled in 2021. Now, Amazon’s gaming chief explains why it went wrong.
What kind of project was it?Amazon announced in July 2019 that it was developing an MMO alongside a new TV series based on “The Lord of the Rings”:
The game was supposed to take place before the “Lord of the Rings” movies and books, be Free2Play, and be released for PC and consoles
The game was to be developed by the Chinese company “Leyou,” which also owned Warframe developer Digital Extremes
The new TV series is currently a topic of conversation worldwide:
Tencent and Amazon were both too big to work together
Here is the new information: Now, Amazon Gaming chief Christoph Hermann spoke with GameSpot about the end of the MMO.
He said: When Leyou was acquired by the tech giant Tencent, things began to get “very complicated.” Ultimately, Amazon decided to let the project go and move on:
We had a deal with a company in Hong Kong, Leyou. I believe it would have been great to work with them. But Leyou was bought by Tencent, and things got very complicated.
Christop Hartmann, Amazon Games President
According to Hartmann, the rights holder, Middle-earth Enterprises, had secured a clause in the contract that allowed them to terminate the deal if one of the partners was acquired: When Tencent purchased Leyou, Middle-earth Enterprises invoked the clause, and things stopped.
Hartmann said: He believed it was possible to continue developing the “Lord of the Rings” MMO, but after the negotiations dragged on, Amazon ended it.
Ultimately, Hartmann said, Amazon and Tencent were too big companies to work together on a project and develop a game. So they decided it was better not to collaborate. It would have just taken too long.
With the huge success of the series “The Rings of Power” on Amazon Prime, some at Amazon might wish things had gone a bit differently back then. A new MMO based on The Lord of the Rings would certainly be highly sought after by Amazon right now:
YouTuber Connor “CDawgVA” Colquhoun (26) bicycled across the Japanese island of Hokkaido for a week, raising money for a foundation for immune diseases. The friendly Twitch streamer ironmouse, who is herself sick, was overwhelmed with emotion.
This is CDawgVA: Connor is a Welsh voice actor and YouTuber. He became famous with content about anime and cosplay, and now he lives in Tokyo and is part of the popular “Trash Taste” podcast, which has hosted guests like Jacksepticeye and LilyPichu .
On YouTube, Connor has 3.82 million subscribers spread over several channels, and the “Trash Taste” podcast regularly attracts over 1 million viewers. Now he has made headlines with a charitable event.
Streamers and influencers often make headlines due to scandals, but sometimes there are also beautiful moments, like this adorable clip:
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Twitch: One of the most popular clips shows a super sweet scare moment
YouTuber raises over €300,000 for immune diseases
This is what Connor accomplished: Together with fellow YouTuber Chris “Abroad in Japan” Broad, CDawg once cycled across the Japanese island of Hokkaido. They covered a distance of over 800 kilometers in total.
The entire “Cyclethon” was streamed starting August 29 on Connor’s Twitch channel, where an average of over 16,000 people followed the event. To cap off the bike tour on September 5, over 30,000 people tuned in (via sullygnome).
This clip shows Connor and Chris reaching their destination, a train station in southern Hokkaido. The video has already received over 80,000 views.
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The fundraising effort was a great success: On Twitter, Connor announced the end of the “Cyclethon” and shared how much money was raised through the effort. The target of $250,000 was far exceeded.
In total, Connor and Chris were able to raise $316,469.69, almost €320,000, for the Immune Deficiency Foundation. According to their own statements, the foundation improves the diagnostics, treatment, and quality of life for people with primary immune deficiencies (via Twitter).
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Connor thanks for the support after his fundraising campaign
Vtuber with an immune disease cries tears of joy on stream
This is the streamer in question: The streamer ironmouse is a so-called Vtuber. This stands for Virtual YouTuber, meaning that she does not appear personally in her streams. Instead, she uses a computer-generated avatar that mimics her facial expressions and gestures.
Like many VTubers, ironmouse presents herself as a cute anime girl and has achieved great success: On Twitch, she has 1.3 million followers, and her streams attract nearly 10,000 viewers on average. After Hololive’s Gawr Gura, she is the second most successful Vtuber worldwide (via sullygnome, sportskeeda).
This is the emotional stream: Generally, ironmouse, who appears as a pink-haired demon girl, is known for her cheeky and lively personality. However, in a stream on September 5, ironmouse was overwhelmed by her emotions.
Together with her viewers, she watched the final stage of Connor’s and Chris’s bike tour and delivered an emotional speech at the end. She thanked the YouTubers for their fundraising efforts and expressed her gratitude to everyone who supported the event or donated money.
Her emotions were clearly visible. ironmouse kept sobbing and sniffling as she expressed her heartfelt thanks.
Honestly, it means a lot to me that Connor is doing this. When he told me he was doing this, I cried so much. I cried a lot because it was such a surprise that someone would go through so much trouble to do something so incredible and selfless, so taxing on the body. All for a good cause that hardly anyone knows about. So thank you. Thank you Connor for doing this.
Here you can see the emotional thank you speech in English
This is the background of the emotional clip: ironmouse suffers from CVID, a “common variable immune deficiency,” and a lung disease. This has rendered her mostly bedridden and dependent on oxygen. The illness also ended her dream of becoming an opera singer.
These diseases are also the reason for the distinctive high voice of the streamer. ironmouse has personal experience with the foundation for which Connor and Chris raised the money: the IDF was there for her when she had great fears and didn’t know what was wrong with her.
The community is also moved: Clips from Connor’s “Cyclethon” and ironmouse’s reaction spread on social media. People expressed their emotions about the friendship between the two streamers and admired Chris and Connor for their dedication.
“A completely normal day for Connor, selfless as usual. A true Gigachad.” That’s one way to put it (via YouTube).
What do you think of the event? Did you perhaps follow it yourself? Do you think streamers and YouTubers should increasingly use their reach for good causes, or stick to gaming instead? Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion.
Other streamers have also impressed their viewers with charitable actions. The YouTube group PietSmiet organizes an annual charity event with well-known streamer Gronkh.
The German Twitch streamer Marcel “MontanaBlack” Eris showed casino streams on the streaming platform for years. In September 2019, he became one of the largest Twitch streamers in the world with casino streams. In a stream, the 34-year-old now explains the conditions under which he showed gambling back then – and how it works today with streamers Theo “Scurrows” Bottländer and Kevin “orangemorange” Bongers.
What does MontanaBlack have to do with gambling?
MontanaBlack has shown gambling on Twitch for a long time. He reached his peak in September 2019 – at that time, MontanaBlack became one of the largest streamers worldwide. Gambling streams played a crucial role: When he showed casino streams, an average of 65,000 people watched him.
MontanaBlack later said he made gambling popular on German Twitch, even claiming that he “contaminated” German Twitch with it – everyone only wanted to see casino streams.
However, MontanaBlack has not shown gambling on Twitch for a long time. Apparently, he had trouble with German authorities. We at MeinMMO spoke to a lawyer about why MontanaBlack no longer shows gambling.
MontanaBlack has already hinted that if he ever moves abroad, he will start showing casino streams on Twitch again.
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Career and Life of MontanaBlack in 2 Minutes: What Makes Him Unique?
This is the current conflict surrounding casino streamers:In the footsteps of MontanaBlack, other German Twitch streamers like Scurrows and orangemorange have entered in recent months.
The German Twitch streamers orangemorange, Tanzverbot, and Scurrows (from left).
Internationally, the crypto casino Stake is viewed critically, with which German casino streamers are also connected: The streamer Scurrows wears a Stake chain around his neck.
MontanaBlack had an appearance at gamescom as well:
There are beliefs that the streamers have special deals and favorable conditions with Stake, which compensate for their losses – however, the losses of viewers who emulate the streamers are not mitigated at all.
MontanaBlack says he streamed for “entertainment” – With casino bonus money
This is how MontanaBlack sees his own casino streaming: In a Twitch stream after gamescom from the bed of a hotel room, MontanaBlack talks about his own past as a gambling streamer (via twitch):
Chat, you know my opinion on casinos. But I also streamed casino back in the day, it was already 4 years ago, I streamed casino for entertainment. It wasn’t about millions. It wasn’t about: You stream this often and get 2 million euros in a month.
Brother, I loaded money myself out of my own pocket and had a bonus where I had double or triple – so, I loaded 2000 and had 4000, 6000 to play. That was a completely different time, dude.
MontanaBlack
This is how he sees the streaming of Scurrows and orangemorange: MontanaBlack seems to have no problem with the streamers supposedly earning millions of euros through deals with the casino. What bothers him is how they behave online since they make so much money.
MontanaBlack criticizes the behavior of the casino streamers Scurrows and orangemorange:
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In his view, Scurrows and orangemorange now flaunt their wealth. The lot of money has spoiled their character:
They think they are modern rappers and have achieved something in their lives. But they have just given up the reach they built for casinos. […] They behave on the internet like the last idiots right now.
I sent orangemorange a voice message when he just started with casino streams and said to him: “Dude, just keep your damn mouth shut on the internet, do your streaming bullshit with casino and that’s it.”
MontanaBlack
The streamer judges: You can have all the money in the world. If you are trash as a person, then you are trash.
MontanaBlack had an appearance at gamescom as well:
Destiny 2 has quite a few bows that many Guardians often like to use. However, the most beautiful bow never really belonged there. In Season 18, Bungie has introduced new options for various exotic weapons that have changed that. Now, the exotic bow “Wishender” is not only elegant and beautiful but also a true monster in combat.
Which bow is it about? In 2018, Bungie released the expansion “Forsaken” and thus brought one of the most beautiful exotic bows into the game – the kinetic bow “Wishender”.
Through an exotic quest in the dungeon “The Broken Throne,” players could collect this unique gem from Sjur Eido. However, only if they could successfully charge and deliver in the multi-stage quest “Dreaming Tokens”.
However, despite its exotic properties, the Wishender bow never really convinced the Guardians. Only a massive exploit, which nearly quadrupled its damage, briefly gave it a dreamlike revival.
Bungie has not forgotten its jewel: Now, almost 4 years after the release of its exotic quest, the Wishender can finally show what it is really capable of. And it’s really strong and without exploit.
Season 18 finally gives the old Exotic “Wishender” what it has needed for four years.
Basically, the bow offers the following exotic advantages:
Exotic Perk “Queen’s Wrath”: When using the sight with a fully drawn bow, fighters behind walls are marked, and arrows pierce shields.
Broadhead: Penetrating arrow tip that damages the target both on entry and exit. A shot can also penetrate multiple targets.
In Season 18, however, “Wishender” additionally benefits from several new adjustments:
Thus, Bungie has generally increased the damage of all exotic primary weapons against fighters with red bars in Season 18.
The number of hits with Wishender against most targets has been increased from 2 to 3 (more hits against vehicles, still 2 against players).
Additionally, its damage against Champions, Majors, and Minibosses has been increased by 10%.
The exotic bow also received a permanently integrated, intrinsic anti-barrier perk against Champions.
And its draw time has been reduced from 828 to 820 milliseconds.
How do the changes affect gameplay? After these changes in Season 18, the bow not only looks beautiful but also performs excellently.
Depending on the difficulty level, Guardians can easily take down Ogres and Cabal Gladiators with red bars and even Screamers with 1 to 2 shots. Enemies with orange or yellow bars can also be solidly eliminated.
The increase in the number of hits from 2 to 3 corresponds to an increase in damage of about 50% against most targets. While this doesn’t quite reach the extent of the former exploit, it does further strengthen the bow.
Due to the intrinsic anti-barrier property, a fully drawn shot or a maximum of 2 shots will break the Champion’s shield.
However, the bow can also be useful with its anti-barrier arrows. It effortlessly pierces annoying shields or immunities, just like any other weapon that has anti-barrier properties or is equipped with the seasonal mod.
Could the Wishender soon dethrone the Arbalest?
Is the bow better, thus the current anti-barrier king? Currently, the exotic linear fusion rifle “Arbalest” is considered the best-in-slot against anti-barrier champions in Destiny 2. The big question is, could the bow be a worthy replacement for this weapon?
Absolutely! Because while the Arbalest is only strong against champions, Wishender also proves to be the currently strongest option against all other enemies. Also, that it doesn’t have to charge for long, unlike the linear fusion rifle, is another advantage.
Thus, the bow belongs to the strongest weapons in the game. Perhaps Wishender is currently the top weapon in Destiny 2.
If you don’t own the bow yet, now is the time to get it. And it’s even a bit easier than it was 4 years ago.
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Here’s how to get Wishender in 2022: Fortunately, Bungie hasn’t just put the bow up for sale in the Legacy Kiosk. Instead, the quest for the Exotic has been adapted and changed so that it can be played again. This was necessary because an old target location of the quest has now been removed from the game.
Interested players should own the Forsaken expansion.
The exotic quest can be purchased at the quest archive in the Tower. It is located to the left of the Post.
Additionally, you also get the necessary talismans that were previously obtained through the Wyrm Bay.
Equipped this way, you have everything you need to play through the quest in your inventory in the dungeon “The Broken Throne” up to the statue of Sjur Eido. It stands directly behind the first encounter with the big Ogre.
In our Wishender guide, you’ll learn how to master the individual quest steps from back then.
Will you now also become Robin Hood and go hunting with the Wishender instead of the Arbalest? Or do you say: “Bows are only for pantyhose wearers and not for seasoned Guardians?” Feel free to share your thoughts on the exotic kinetic bow and its revival in Season 18 with the community and us.
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In Fortnite, today, on September 7th, the servers across all platforms are down (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The maintenance work is being utilized to upload the new update 21.50 to the servers. Preliminary patch notes for the update are available here.
What’s happening today in Fortnite? This time you can expect a patch. The servers will be taken offline for maintenance and the new patch 21.51.
Update 3:05 PM: We have summarized all the important patch notes and embedded them in our post at the end. Unfortunately, there are no signs of a live event or similar skin leaks for Season 4 yet.
The patch brings new skins, wild weapons, and possibly changes to the map. To make sure you don’t miss anything, we at MeinMMO will regularly update this article for you throughout the day.
Fortnite: Server Down – When and how long is it offline?
This is the downtime in the morning: The servers are expected to be taken down at 10:00 AM German time to install update 21.51. Matchmaking will already be disabled 30 minutes prior, meaning you won’t be able to search for new rounds after 9:30 AM.
When can you play again? The servers are usually offline for several hours during such maintenance work, making it impossible to play. The downtime is expected to last between 30 minutes and 2 hours. This has been shown by updates in recent weeks.
During such maintenance work, there can also always be technical problems, bugs, and delays. If such complications occur, we will report them to you immediately here.
When will the patch notes be released? Epic Games has been releasing little to no patch notes for a while now. However, community members often quickly search and find the changes. If important changes come, we will add them to the article for you.
What new content does update 21.51 bring?
What’s new for the Battle Royale mode? So far, we don’t know anything concrete, but leakers have often proved to be a reliable source with their predictions. However, these are the current patch notes:
“FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE” Week
Fortnite has initiated the Fire Week from September 7th to September 13th. You can now find the Primal Flame Bow and the Dragon’s Breath Shotgun all over the Battle Royale map. Additionally, fireflies and splash barrels will appear more frequently. So get ready and set the map on fire.
The changes of the “Fight Fire with Fire” week will not be applied in competitive game modes.
It’s almost time, and Season 4 is about to kick off. Are you ready for the release, with new cool weapons, skins, and map changes? Feel free to let us know in the comments what you think Epic Games has planned for the new season.
We have summarized new information regarding Season 4 Chapter 3 with all known leaks for you here:
A new round of nerfs in World of Warcraft is here and targets Karazhan. Is the dungeon now too easy?
Even though we are already in week 6 of the last season of World of Warcraft Shadowlands, balance in the dungeons still seems to be a problem. Patch after patch gets adjusted and nerfed, and especially the once most popular raid Karazhan is being further nerfed in its dungeon variant each time. Now the developers have brought even more adjustments and weakened the first boss into the ground.
What has changed? With a hotfix on September 6 (on September 7 in Europe), the first boss of “Lower Karazhan” was significantly weakened. All three variants of the boss fight now deal significantly less damage. The changes in detail are:
The Opera Hall: The Beautiful Beast
Silver Forks now have 50% less health points.
The damage-over-time effect of Bloody Strike from the Silver Forks now deals 50% less damage.
Madame Potfine’s Soup Splash now deals 30% less damage.
Luminous Heatwave now deals 30% less damage.
The Opera Hall: Westfall Story
The damage-over-time effect of Poisonous Blade from the Gang Gremlins now deals 50% less damage.
Mrrgrias Thunder Ritual now deals 30% less damage.
The Opera Hall: Wikket
Winged Assistant now has 25% less health points.
The spell “Summon” from Winged Assistant now deals 30% less damage.
Why is the first boss such a problem? The catch with the first boss of Karazhan is that the so-called “theater event” offers a different boss each week – there are three different ones. Therefore, “Mythic+” fans have to adapt to new tactics every time and basically master three times the amount of boss mechanics to be prepared for all eventualities.
This contributes to Karazhan continuing to be considered one of the toughest dungeons – simply because the upcoming week offers different bosses than the previous one. Memorizing here is simply more difficult and leads to problems. Therefore, Blizzard has adjusted the overall strength of the first Karazhan boss. He should no longer pose a significant barrier – because a first boss should fundamentally never be one.
You can watch a trailer for the current season 4 here:
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WoW: Fan creates trailer for Shadowlands Season 4 and everyone is excited – „The work is truly amazing“
The developers say about the nerfs:
The events of the Opera Hall in Lower Karazhan have proven to be deadlier than we would have liked, especially considering a weekly rotation that makes them difficult to master in Mythic+. We have made some adjustments in the hope that the difficulty of these events now aligns more with our expectations.
What do you think of the nerfs? The right step to make Karazhan more popular? Or was the dungeon already easy enough?
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Season 18 in Destiny 2 has started and delivers numerous new content to players. Among them are the “Cryptic Quatrains”, a series of puzzles and tasks that players can solve and complete. We provide you with a guide to parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Cryptic Quatrains.
“Like a dreamer, I stumbled through the fog” – If you feel this way while reading the puzzles of the Cryptic Quatrains in Destiny 2, we have the perfect guide for you.
Update September 7, 2022: We have added the third part of the Cryptic Quatrains.
We provide you with a guide on how to solve the Cryptic Quatrains I and II. We will write down the puzzles in the gray boxes and explain below what you have to do.
Here you see the trailer for Lightfall in Destiny 2:
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Destiny 2: Trailer for Lightfall shows new race – Guardians get cool lasso, swing like Spider-Man
Cryptic Quatrains I:
How do I get the quest “Cryptic Quatrain I”? To start the first puzzle, you need to reach “Insight” level 7 on the star chart. Once you have reached that rank, fly to the H.E.L.M., where you will find the star chart. There you will automatically receive the tasks for the Cryptic Quatrains.
Puzzle 1: “My story begins, but I must hide For they are searching for me in every corner That is why I wait for the fall of night And vanish to the moon with my freight”
How do I solve Puzzle 1? The solution to the first puzzle is simple: Fly to the moon. After landing, you will automatically receive the second puzzle.
Puzzle 2: There were worries and grief at the harbor They lost everything, only out of envy What a terrible revelation did the morning bring An abandoned chest on the beach, but empty and without treasure
How do I solve Puzzle 2? Head to the moon to the “Harbor of Sorrows” and complete the Lost Sector “K1-Revelation.” Here you will find a chest at the end that you need to open.
Important: You need at least level 10 to complete this task.
Puzzle 3: Looking at the cosmos brought me to tears I prayed to gods, Fallen, great and small The spheres had to interrupt But in a strike I want to take my revenge on them
How do I solve Puzzle 3? Now go to Earth to the Cosmodrome to complete the strike named “Fallen S.A.B.E.R”. You can start this directly from the navigator map, not through the playlist.
Puzzle 4: The winds on Europa were cold and white And maybe the tide stopped as well I searched for the cranes, it was quite easy For they could not get me at the hook
How do I solve Puzzle 4? At the end of the first mission series, head to the “Eventide Ruins” on Europa. This is located in the north of the target area. You will come across a crane, at the end of which a platform is attached. Next to the platform, you will see a small iceberg. Here you need to “dig”, meaning you should interact until you find a treasure. There you will receive a “Rough Cipher Fragment”.
Thus, the first mission series is completed.
Here you see a trailer for the “Season of Plunderers:”
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Destiny 2: The Witch Queen – “Season of the Plunder” Trailer
Cryptic Quatrains II:
Puzzle 1: Like a dreamer, I stumbled through the fog A coast littered with the sunken, what a blasphemy They lost the contents of my chest My wishes are in my hand and I am chosen
How do I solve Puzzle 1? Here you start in the “Dreaming City”. Once you reach the landing point, first turn in the opposite direction. Then go into the Lost Sector named “Coast of the Sunken Wishes”. Here you will find the chest at the end of the sector, after defeating all enemies, which you can then open.
Puzzle 2: On the shore of the lake, I lay alone And was nearly doomed to die Their shadows hid the sun’s light But before the last strike, I still had time
How do I solve Puzzle 2? To complete the 2nd puzzle, you must play the strike “Lake of Shadows”. You can start this directly from the navigator map in the European Dead Zone. So not through the playlist.
Puzzle 3: My long expedition was not worth it Too much fear was caused by the drawn sword My bones were already too old And the blood in my veins will surely freeze soon
How do I solve Puzzle 3? Here you need to play the seasonal expedition playlist of Season 18. As equipment, carry a sword of your choice.
Note: You do not need a treasure map to fulfill the task.
Puzzle 4: Nessus would become my grave For I wanted to cross the shape of a pyramid there To be found in a pillar, high and fine In a cistern, empty but pure
How do I solve Puzzle 4? Off to Nessus. Choose “The Cistern” as your landing point and go to the location “Well of Flame”. Head to the large tower next to the Radiolara Lake and climb the steps to the triangular entrance. Right behind it, there is a spot you can investigate.
Puzzle 5: My crew approached with big steps And I had to hide my treasure immediately Then I saw the broken sphere Where the river falls from the sky, do not interfere with me
How do I solve Puzzle 5? With Nessus, you are also right at the spot for the last task. You are already at the location “Well of Flame” because of the 4th puzzle. From here head north. You will come to the place where the Cabal event is held and go to the shore. Now the search begins until you discover the “Rough Cipher Fragment”. Thus, the 2nd row of the Cryptic Quatrains is completed.
Cryptic Quatrains III:
Puzzle 1: … Was I still alive? Not in the realm of the dead? My treasure not sunk, nor lost yet? In the quarry, there are always good hiding places For a chest while I cover its skin with blood
How do I solve Puzzle 1? For this, you go to the ETZ and move your cursor to the upper right side of your map to the fast travel point “Sunken Islands”. There you will find the lost sector “The Quarry”. Go inside and open the sector chest.
Puzzle 2: On land I made it, after your ship crashed in a crash That I seized their treasure, they will not forget My exodus tore many hearts apart But that I only have one life, they have forgotten
How do I solve Puzzle 2? For this puzzle, you need to start and play the strike on Nessus “Exodus Crash”. After defeating the strike boss, you will receive the next step.
Puzzle 3: They cursed badly when their ketch crashed But was it possible that the creator heard my request? For I ran fast, like struck by lightning And despite a weapon in hand, they were totally drunk
How do I solve Puzzle 3? For this, you must select the seasonal activity “Ketch Crash” on the H.E.L.M. Also equip a hand cannon and your arc super, otherwise the step at the end of the activity will not count as completed.
Puzzle 4: Finally alone with my atlas I scribble a rough code inside And hide this cipher in a safe place Follow two light signals, for there is the treasure
How do I solve Puzzle 4? This step is simple, as you just need to insert the rough ciphers into your captain’s atlas.
Puzzle 5: The dawn light shone on my left side, as if it were real The light was bright, but that was fine with me For I found the captain and my crew And freed them with a stab right to the heart in no time
How do I solve Puzzle 5? This step requires that you use the three existing seals in your captain’s atlas in the correct order. These are:
House of Dawn – Left
House of Redemption – Middle
House of Light – Right
Puzzle 6: The cosmos sent me to the coast On the deck of a ship that looks out to sea Finally forgotten and without burden I leaned against its mast
How do I solve Puzzle 6? For this, you need to travel to the Cosmodrome and the forgotten coast. Once there, you need to find a broken ship with a mast that faces the sea. A glowing symbol marks the right spot.
Puzzle 7: I buried everything in a cave Where the stream and its mother get along At the three pillars, everything is hidden The treasure waits there… but I am already gone
How do I solve Puzzle 7? For this, you need to go back to the lost coast in the Cosmodrome. Next to the huge rusty ship, there are three large pillars standing by the roadside slope. Between these pillars is a dark cave. Go inside and you will notice a new Fallen symbol, which marks the excavation site. There the treasure is buried.
In the video, there is a detailed step-by-step guide from Nexxoss Gaming:
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Have you already solved the quest and the puzzle from Antiquarian III? And did you like this new riddle quest in Destiny 2 for the Cryptic Quatrains? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
Do you already know the meanest and strongest weapon in Destiny 2 against bosses? It can be earned, but is not for the faint-hearted:
In Pokémon GO, the new field research tasks for September 2022 are now known. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at them and show you all the tasks and rewards that await you in the coming weeks.
What are field researches? In Pokémon GO, you have the ability to spin the photo discs at your PokéStops and receive so-called field researches. These are various tasks through which you can secure rewards.
Every month, the contents of these quests change. With the start of September, there are again new tasks and rewards in the field researches. We have summarized what they are in the following overview.
Field Researches in September 2022 – Overview
As you might know from past months, the field researches can also be divided into different categories in September. Thus, you can again find tasks related to catching, throwing, battling, and hatching at the PokéStops, as well as quests that require you to interact with friends or your buddy.
Once you’ve spun a task, you can find it in the “Field” view of your game, which you can access by clicking on the binoculars. There, you can see your respective progress and finally also collect your reward. You have unlimited time to complete them.
All tasks and rewards that await you in September 2022 in the field researches of Pokémon GO have been summarized below with the help of the overview by LeekDuck. Monsters that you can also encounter in their shimmering form are marked with an (*) symbol.
All Field Researches for Catching
Task
Reward
Catch 5 Pokémon
Encounter with Frizelbliz* or Voltilamm* or Lampi*
Catch 7 Pokémon
Encounter with Karpador*
Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon
Encounter with Dratini* or Kindwurm*
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
Encounter with Voltobal* or Hisui-Voltobal
Catch 5 Pokémon with weather boost
Encounter with Vulpix* or Quapsel* or Hippopotas* or Shnebedeck*
Use 5 berries to catch Pokémon
Encounter with Minun* or Pulse*
Which of these monsters is particularly worth it? In the catching tasks, encounters with Dratini are especially worthwhile. The Dragon-type Pokémon has a strong evolution in Dragoran.
Additionally, you should secure Karpador. The Pokémon has a strong evolution in Garados, which also has an important Mega Evolution, and you also need large Karpador for the Platinum medal “Angler.” The quest here gives you the opportunity to progress further.
All Field Researches for Throwing
Task
Reward
Make 5 nice throws
Encounter with Dummisel*
Make 3 great throws
Encounter with Snubbull* or Liliep* or Anorith*
Make 3 great throws in a row
Encounter with Onix*
Make 5 great curveball throws in a row
Encounter with Pandir* (Fur Pattern 3)
Make 5 curveball throws in a row
Encounter with Puppance*
Make 3 fabulous throws in a row
Encounter with Kaumalat*
Which of these monsters is particularly worth it? In the throwing quests, you should try to get the task for Pandir. The small Pokémon is not particularly strong, but has 9 different fur patterns that change monthly in the field researches.
In September, you can find Pandir with Fur Pattern 3. Outside of the researches, Pandir is also only found with a few exceptions. So, if you want to secure a shiny, you should take the chance.
Besides Pandir, the encounter with Kaumalat is also worthwhile. The Dragon- and Ground-type Pokémon can evolve from Knarksel to Knakrack, which is one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
All Field Researches for Battling
Task
Reward
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts
Encounter with Elektek*
Battle in the GO Battle League
Encounter with Wattzapf
Win a Raid
Encounter with Alolan Raichu*
Win a Level 3 Raid or higher
Encounter with Amonitas* or Kabuto*
Win 5 Raids
Encounter with Aerodactyl*
Which of these monsters is particularly worth it? For trainers who still need Amonitas, Kabuto, or Aerodactyl to complete the special research “More on Meltan”, the tasks related to the raids are interesting. Aerodactyl also has a Mega Evolution that can assist you as a strong Rock-type attacker in the raid.
All Field Researches for Interaction with Buddy and Friends
Task
Reward
Earn 3 hearts with your buddy
Encounter with Pikachu*
Earn a candy by walking with your buddy
Encounter with Dedenne
Earn 2 candies by walking with your buddy
Encounter with Scoppel*
Earn 3 candies by walking with your buddy
Encounter with Flunschlik
Send 3 gifts with stickers
Encounter with Woingenau*
Trade a Pokémon
Encounter with Kadabra
Which of these monsters is particularly worth it? Among the tasks for interactions with your buddy or friends, an encounter with Kadabra is particularly worthwhile. This Psychic-type Pokémon is indeed the pre-evolution of Simsala, which is one of the best Psychic attackers in the game.
With the start of the Psychic Spectacle, Mega-Simsala is finally available in the game, which has one of the highest attack values and is thus an asset to your team. Through research, you can secure a really strong specimen with a bit of luck.
Further Field Researches in September 2022
Task
Reward
Hatch an EGG
Encounter with Mantax* or Klikk*
Hatch 2 Eggs
Encounter with Tanhel*
Evolve a Pokémon
Encounter with Evoli*
Make 3 Power-Ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Bisasam* or Glumanda* or Schiggy*
Make 5 Power-Ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Endivie* or Feurigel* or Karnimani*
Make 7 Power-Ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Geckarbor* or Flemmli* or Hydropi*
Spin 3 PokéStops or Gyms
Encounter with Mogelbaum*
Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms
Encounter with Trasla*
Take a snapshot of a wild Pokémon
Encounter with Hoppspross* or Yanma* or Kramurx*
Take 2 snapshots of wild Steel-type Pokémon
Encounter with Bronzel*
Which of these monsters is particularly worth it? Especially Trasla could be interesting for you from these encounters. The Psychic-type Pokémon has two strong Psychic Pokémon in Galagladi and Guardevoir. Guardevoir is also one of the best Fairy attackers in the game.
And with Tanhel, you can secure a really strong monster. Its evolution Metagross is among the top Steel attackers in Pokémon GO.
What do you think of the field researches in September? Which of the monsters do you definitely not want to miss? And what content should there be in October’s researches? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO and chat with other trainers about it.
RuneScape has remained a popular MMORPG after all these years. However, after 21 years, once cool areas look old and muddy. For this reason, a graphic update has now been released to refresh these Free2Play areas. But players are complaining about the changes, as they have led to problems.MeinMMO tells you what they are.
What has changed in RuneScape? The 20-year-old MMORPG RuneScape has been around for a long time, and its age has become apparent. Many textures have aged. So, a graphics update was uploaded to the servers.
The new update is supposed to bring a fresh breeze to Gielinor and redefine the atmosphere. However, players in RuneScape are not really thrilled with the new paint job.
RuneScape looks really strong even with Unreal Engine 5:
What are the players upset about? Basically, almost every fan welcomes the update. They are glad that the graphics have been enhanced. But they had to pay a high price for it, as has now become known.
Comparison image – Before (top) vs. After (bottom)
When players logged into the new Gielinor, many bugs surfaced. Reddit user zenyl lists under a thread which problems are known:
Quests are broken as no trapdoors work
You can walk through walls
Trees can no longer be cut down
Especially the absence of the trapdoor to the Thieves Guild is really annoying many players. This prevents existing quests from being completed. Some fans even joke about it, claiming that a rogue must have stolen the door of the Thieves Guild. Aside from the bugs, it is still a positively perceived update that many players celebrate.
What visual changes have actually occurred? The developers make it clear in their blog post that it took months to update just one huge city with a large team.
To avoid making players wait unnecessarily, but still let the world shine in a new light step by step, the environment, lighting, sky, and various familiar structures were simply regenerated instead.
As a result, not just one spot in the world appears new and refreshed, but many larger areas as a unified whole.
Looking at the comparison images, the changes are indeed visible. Environments and known cities look much more vibrant and shake off the accumulated dust.
However, the developers are not finished yet. More minor updates are supposed to gradually adapt the game to today’s standards. So, stay tuned for what changes may still be coming your way and what might “disappear” next.
What do you think of the adjustments? Do they look good, or do you say the development team should have added more details to the MMORPG? Let us know in the comments!
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