Some players apparently tried to gain an advantage in Diablo Immortal. For less money than actually intended, they supplied themselves with paid currency. Now it’s time for reckoning.
Currently, threads are emerging on reddit, reporting how players seem to be struggling with high debts:
According to reports from players on reddit and in the forum, affected individuals have tried to buy Eternal Orbs, a premium currency in Diablo Immortal, cheaply from third-party providers.
Such offers are often found as spam in the chat channels of Diablo Immortal and other games.
The orbs are used for purchasing legendary emblems or Platinum.
Buyers seem to acquire better equipment for less money, as they can sometimes provide themselves faster with strong legendary gems.
According to parts of the community, it should be self-evident that premium content, which costs real money, cannot simply be obtained cheaper. After all, Blizzard wants to earn money. Consequently, the buyers are treated like fraudsters and receive penalties.
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What happens now to the players? Players who have wrongfully purchased Eternal Orbs cheaply are currently being subjected to a kind of “soft ban” according to reports. They can no longer join groups.
Parts of the community consider this punishment too mild, as they could still participate in PvP with their ill-gotten gear. However, one user explains on reddit: “Calm down. They can no longer join groups. Give it a few days, then they will be ‘undergeared’ for battlegrounds.”
Since you need a group to farm set pieces, such accounts would no longer have access to new equipment. There are even reports that some are now trying to sell their accounts – allegedly before they get banned themselves (via reddit).
The penalties go beyond those imposed by Blizzard. As is currently being discussed in one of the largest threads on reddit regarding Diablo Immortal, there are said to have been chargebacks on credit cards. Affected players would thus have to return up to 600,000 orbs. Depending on the offer, this amounts to about 1,000 Euros or more.
Third-party providers use fraud schemes – Blizzard has no “cheaper” offers
Where do the debts come from? As the YouTuber and expert DM: Diablo Immortal explains in his video, the cheaper prices from third-party providers are only possible due to fraud.
The offers usually work in such a way that the providers log in with the buyers’ data and purchase Eternal Orbs for them via their own payment options. They claim that the better price results from more favorable conditions in their country, but according to DM, they actually only use stolen credit card information.
When the fraud is uncovered, the victims request their money back, which is usually easy to do – after all, it is fraud. The “buyers,” that is, those whose account the orbs were purchased on, end up in debt. After all, the money for the content credited to their account was demanded back.
Similar fraud schemes often occur in MMOs. As MVP MissCheetah explains in the official forum, this even harms corporations like Blizzard – contrary to some users’ opinions that the providers would earn anyway.
The only ones who profit from this are the scammers. In general, it is better never to trust third-party providers and especially never to share your account details. If you want to improve, you should therefore refrain from such offers and rely on better means:
Who is it about? Asmongold has been streaming on Twitch since 2014 and, with over 3 million followers, is arguably the biggest streamer for World of Warcraft and MMORPGs in general. Additionally, he showcases other games as well.
Even Asmongold’s room, where he streams, has become a star over time – in a way. Recently, however, the focus was back on WoW: In Wrath of the Lich King, Asmongold created a new character. But the last step of the extensive customization caused the stream to briefly freeze.
Because Asmongold’s preferred names were all taken.
“Someone is really putting in the effort”
In the stream, it can be seen how Asmongold wants to use this name at the start of Wrath of the Lich King for his character – only to be shown that “Asmongold” is already taken. “Wow, what a surprise,” he comments there already cynically.
Neither “Asmon” nor “Zackrawrr” go through, nor does “Asmongler”. “Someone is really putting in the effort,” says Asmongold.
In the end, the character gets the name “Asmonfresh” – but the streamer is obviously not completely satisfied with it, but he says he doesn’t want to sit around for three hours thinking about it.
This is what Asmongold says about it: From Asmongold’s perspective, Blizzard should ensure that not everyone can use the name. “Seriously, I wish they would let me reserve a name,” says the streamer: “Because people imitate me and deceive others by pretending to be me.”
From his perspective, Blizzard should put a stop to this – in doubt, even in such a way that no one can be named Asmongold: “I wish Blizzard would just make sure that this name can’t be taken. It’s just bullsh*t,” says the streamer: “I would even prefer not to get it than for someone else to use it and deceive people.”
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This is the problem with names: In online games and especially MMORPGs, naming characters is an important aspect, as especially in games with large player numbers, the preferred name can quickly be taken. Then you end up being “Asmonfresh” instead of “Asmongold” – or in doubt “XAsmonfresh2345”.
However, many players have been using the same name in various games for years – they are reluctant to change. With streamers, of course, there is also the component that players quickly consider securing the name.
Since the update 1.2, there is a new resource called Star Silver in Genshin Impact that you can find in the new area Dragonspine. We show you the locations.
What do I need Star Silver for? In general, you can craft different weapons with Star Silver, but also upgrade crystals and other useful items such as a hot water bottle.
While exploring from the area 1.2, Dragonspine, you will also find a quest that requires you to collect 50 Star Silver. That may sound like a lot, but if you hit certain points, it will go quickly.
Where can I find Star Silver Ore? The new resource can be found in large quantities on the mountain Dragonspine, which was released with update 1.2.
The complete map of ore spawn points is available here:
The blue markings on the map show you the locations where you can farm Star Silver.
Areas outlined in red are where ore occurs in particularly high amounts over a small area. These spots are distributed around Dragonspine, especially in the northern area where there is a lot of ore.
Of course, you will also find ore deposits at the summit, but those are scattered and not as recommended for regular farming.
If you focus on the locations where 2 or more ore deposits appear, you can set up a farming route that suits you best. For example, you can start at a teleport point, collect all the ores nearby, and then teleport to the next one.
Do you also have your own farming route for the Star Silver Ore? Feel free to share your pro tips with us and other players in the comments.
In Final Fantasy XIV there are countless cool, cute, and fancy mounts. Here are 35 mounts that you can get quite early in the game or in the free trial version.
Here’s the deal: When you start an MMORPG that has been around for a long time, you see players everywhere with really cool outfits, weapons, and other cosmetic items as a newcomer. And of course, you want them too. You could reach for your wallet and go wild in the cash shop, but there are other ways.
In this list, we show you a number of cool and fancy mounts that you can earn already at low levels. “Low levels” are defined here as level 60 and below. Because although the highest level in FFXIV is 90, at level 60 you are still far from the endgame of the MMORPG.
Additionally, 60 is the maximum level in the free trial version of FFXIV. As a trial player, you don’t have to miss out on traveling through Eorzea on stylish steeds. These mounts are relatively easy to obtain or require “only” time-consuming grinding.
Some cool mounts are available to you automatically in FFXIV. The main story quest runs through the entire game, and along the way, you will receive the above 4 mounts as gifts until the end of the Heavensward expansion. You just have to follow the quests.
Magitek Battle Machine is the first
Then you get the black flight-chocobo
Then the Manaschnitter
and finally Midgarsormr
Mounts from Primals battles
XanthosMarkabGullfaxiEnbarrBoreasAithonNightmareKirinThe mounts that drop from “A Realm Reborn” primals.
You can obtain these mounts from the primal exversions that came to FFXIV with “A Realm Reborn.” Their difficulty is set to level 50, making them quite easy to farm for a small group of level 60 players.
Of course, they are even easier if there is a level 90 player with you. So if you can briefly ask a high-level friend or acquaintance for help, these fights will be a piece of cake. The drop rate of the mounts is also quite high now, and if you catch them all (except Nightmare), you can unlock the stylish Kirin.
Xanthos drops in the content Peak of the Gods: Garuda
Markab drops in the content Peak of the Gods: Ramuh
Gullfaxi drops in the content Peak of the Gods: Titan
Enbarr drops in the content Peak of the Gods: Leviathan
Boreas drops in the content Peak of the Gods: Shiva
Aithon drops in the content Peak of the Gods: Ifrit
Nightmare drops in the content Peak of the Gods: Garuda, Ifrit, and Titan
Kirin is obtained after acquiring all mounts except Nightmare from the quest “A Legend for a Legend” in Mor Dhona (X: 21.7 / Y: 8.7)
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UfitiGiant CrabPegasusMegalotragusDhalmelAntelope CowAlbino KarakulMounts that you can exchange for tokens at Ishgard.
These mounts are interesting for those of you who enjoy crafting and gathering resources in MMORPGs. They are available in the Restoration of Ishgard, which can be unlocked at level 60:
Quest Name: Towards the Sky
Location: Foundation (X: 9.7 / Y: 11.5)
“NPC”: Official Application
Once unlocked, you can start immediately with any crafting class from level 20 and gathering class from level 10. You create items or gather resources that the NPCs want from you, and in return, you receive Sky City construction stones, which you can exchange at the NPC Enie for various rewards, including mounts.
Albino Karakul, Antelope Cow, Ufiti, Giant Crab, and Megalotragus each cost 8,400 tokens
Pegasus costs 4,200 tokens
Additionally, crafters receive stamps and coupons for the crafting of items that correspond to their current level. There is a small lottery where you can also win one of the mounts. So, in FFXIV, you don’t always have to dive into battles to obtain new mounts.
Mounts for Achievement Certificates
BehemothMagitek ClawAhrimanMounts that you receive for achievement certificates
Achievements are now an integral part of gaming, and so there is also a huge number of achievements in FFXIV that you can collect. For these achievements, you receive different amounts of points, and these points are converted into certificates.
For every 50 achievement points, you receive 1 certificate. You can exchange these with the NPC Jonathas in Old Gridania (X: 10.6 / Y: 6.2) for rewards, including the above 3 mounts.
Especially as a newcomer, you are practically showered with achievement points. You earn points for:
Leveling up classes
Revealing maps
Completing dungeons, free companies, and certain FATEs
Just for uncovering all maps in La Noscea, there are 60 points, meaning 1 certificate just for a bit of running around. The mounts each cost 6 certificates. So you can comfortably farm them on the side while playing through the MMORPG.
Of course, there are also various other mounts that you can obtain through achievements. Many PvP or tanking achievements will lead you to new mounts. However, they require more grinding.
Dark WolfSanuwaRiding DragonLaurel GoobbueKongamatoCavalry AlbstBommelinBomber PalanquinMounts that you receive from beast tribes.
The tribes in FFXIV are initially introduced to newcomers as enemies. They attack you upon your arrival in the starting area and are encountered as monsters in the open world. However, they can also become allies.
In special quests, you can gain the trust of certain tribes and improve your reputation with them. This starts quite early. The tribes from “A Realm Reborn” can be unlocked at level 41, after completing the story quest “The Dragon of the Stone Watch.” Those in Heavensward become available starting at level 50.
However, there are two catches:
The quests are daily quests. This means you face long grinding until you reach the necessary reputation levels
The mounts are not given to you for free, but cost Gil, which can be scarce early in the game.
They are divided into combat and crafter/gatherer dailies, so there is something for every player type. The following beast tribes are available to you:
The Gold Saucer casino in FFXIV is bursting with mini-games that you can complete to earn the currency MGP. You can then exchange this MGP at the NPCs for various rewards. This includes several mounts.
The Gold Saucer can be unlocked and entered as early as level 15 by the NPC “Wealthy Young Man” (Uldah, Nald Crossroad X: 9.6 / Y: 9), and you can spend as much time there as you want. Therefore, these cool and fancy mounts are available quite early in the game. However, there is a catch: some of them require a lot of grinding.
But if you found joy in mini-games like Mahjong or Triple Triad, you can also collect a ton of MGP for the mounts on the side.
Adaman Taimai requires 200,000 MGP
Master Typhon, Coloss Korpokkur, and Exegeten Throne require 750,000 MGP each
Fenrir requires 1,000,000 MGP
Imperator Cactuar requires a whopping 2,000,000 MGP
Which mounts would experienced players among our readers recommend to newcomers or free trial players that are relatively easy to obtain? Share your tips in the comments.
If you’re currently looking for new mounts, there are some in Patch 6.2 that might interest you:
In GTA Online there are day and night cycles. But how long does a day actually last in the online world? At some point, everyone asks themselves this question.
In the world of GTA Online, you can play in the light and the dark. Some players don’t care, while others value the bright sun or the shining stars for screenshots and videos.
Here we show you everything about the times in GTA 5 in the story and GTA Online.
In-game times and real life in comparison
A day lasts: A day in GTA Online lasts 48 minutes in real life. One hour in the game passes in two “real” minutes. This means that every 48 minutes money will be deducted from your account to cover ongoing costs for your apartments, your mechanic, or other services.
But what happens to you and your apartments when the bill is due and you have no money left? We checked this for you:
What about the story? In GTA 5, a day also lasts 48 minutes. Unlike in GTA Online, however, time pauses in the pause menu. If you want to skip time, you can go to bed and sleep with the protagonists. However, they all sleep for different lengths of time.
A big leak around FIFA 23 also revealed the ratings of some teams. Players shared the values of FC Bayern. How strong will the German record champions be?
In the Bundesliga, it looks like FC Bayern Munich will once again be the strongest team. This isn’t surprising, as the club has virtually monopolized the championship in recent years and has also acquired exciting players again this year.
However, some of the leaked values are surprising.
On social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit, some users have already shared screenshots of the Bayern values, such as “FC Bayern München News” here (via Twitter):
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FIFA 23: Sabitzer the big loser, Musiala the winner in the ratings for Bayern
According to the leaks, the following overall ratings emerge:
Neuer 90
Kimmich 89
Mané 89
Goretzka 87
Müller 87
Coman 86
Gnabry 85
De Ligt 85
Hernández 84
Sané 84
Davies 84
Mazraoui 82
Upamecano 81
Musiala 81
Sabitzer 80
Pavard 79
Gravenberch 79
Ulreich 75
Choupo-Moting 75
Zirkzee 73
Looking at these ratings, the first thing that stands out is: Apparently, FC Bayern Munich hardly receives any notable upgrades compared to last year. Players like Neuer, Kimmich, Goretzka, and Müller all have the same overall rating. Even new signing Mané remains unchanged in the overall rating.
Marcel Sabitzer even receives a four-point deduction compared to last year, and Upamecano is also one point weaker.
The biggest jump is made by Musiala with an improvement from 75 to 81. That is quite remarkable. In addition, Alphonso Davies receives two overall points more, while Hernández increases by one. New signing Mazraoui is also two points stronger than when he was at Ajax.
Another point to note: It is quite astonishing that concerning speed, some pace seems to be taken away. Looking at the speed values, you can see: Something is being deducted here.
A few examples:
Kimmich’s speed goes from 70 to 68
Mané 91 > 90
Goretzka 81 > 78
Gnabry 83 > 82
Müller actually becomes a bit faster – from 67 to 69
Coman 93 > 92
Sabitzer 78 > 72
Sané 90 > 88
Even Alphonso Davies declines despite his overall upgrade from 96 speed to 94.
It stands out: Overall, the speed values seem to be slightly changed downwards. It remains to be seen whether this will be reflected throughout the entire game and whether the pace will generally be reduced at launch.
How final are the ratings? It is generally conceivable that EA will adjust the ratings a bit before the release. The leak surfaced a month before the launch – and EA stated on Twitter that not all content from the accidentally released game build is final.
Whether this also applies to the ratings is still not entirely clear. One thing is certain, however, that these are no longer the current values from FIFA 22.
What do you think about the ratings? Do you find the values fair, or would you wish for different ratings? Tell us in the comments!
Do you want to know more about FIFA 23? Here you can find everything about the FIFA 23 release overview.
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Super People has not yet been released but is already performing well on Steam. They have now announced the two popular Twitch streamers shroud and iiTzTimmy as playable characters, but the community is worried that the priorities are misplaced.
What is Super People?
Super People is a battle royale game by the Korean developer Wonder People and is heavily inspired by games like PUBG: Battlegrounds
However, there is a twist: all characters have superpowers, which can greatly disrupt the flow of the game.
On Steam, the game has already recorded up to 50,000 simultaneous players, even though it is still in beta (via steamcharts), and streamers like DrDisrespect and shroud have already showcased the shooter.
However, some recent decisions by the developers have caused dissatisfaction among players.
If PUBG with superpowers could be something for you, you can learn more about Super People here:
Developers give a sneak peek of streamer characters
This is the current status of Super People: On August 30th, the final beta of Super People ended. Fans of the shooter now have to wait until Early Access on October 10th before they can dive back into the action.
Perhaps the announcement on August 31st will shorten the waiting time for players and maintain their excitement. The developers announced via Twitter two new playable characters and also showed some first images.
These are the new characters: With Michael “shroud” Grzesiek and Timothy “iiTzTimmy” An, they have enlisted two popular shooter streamers and immortalized them as playable characters. You can take a first look at the digitized Twitch stars here:
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This is how shroud and iiTzTimmy will look in Super People
What abilities the two new Super People will have has not yet been disclosed. It is also not known if more streamers will appear in the game in the future.
Frustration among players: “We need fewer cheaters instead of childish skins”
This is what the fans say: There doesn’t seem to be much excitement from the players regarding the new characters. Although there are some positive remarks and suggestions to include more well-known names in the game, many players have different concerns.
What bothers the players: Essentially, players are annoyed by three things: the servers, the cheaters, and the wait until Early Access. Here are some reactions to the announcement:
PRATTZY asks: “Are we getting decent servers and footstep audio?”
F/A x Kitten has had bad experiences: “These cheaters ruin the competitions! I lost my chance in the finals with some others during the Solo FPP tournament to a cheater.”
Yourself hopes for more pace: “Guys, if you can work quickly, it would be better; otherwise, your player base will die. At least give us current updates about the game to maintain the hype.”
Asith Pussewela doesn’t want to wait so long: “Cool thing, but October 11th, that’s still a month to wait to play the game.”
JM doesn’t even get that far: “It would help if I could actually play the game and not get an error message every time.”
Some players feel that the developers are not setting their priorities correctly. One player believes that instead of “childish skins,” better servers, fewer cheaters, and a series of smaller improvements are needed.
So far, the developers have not commented on the community feedback. Perhaps they can use the time before the Early Access launch to address some of the issues raised by the players.
What do you think, were you convinced by Super People in the beta or are you rather waiting for the final release? Can you find something appealing about the streamer characters, or do you think the developers should rearrange their priorities?
Whether the games like it or not, content creators can no longer be ignored in the gaming scene. E-sports teams are also increasingly hiring streamers for promotion. Some can really benefit from this development:
I couldn’t agree more. It is obvious they are not focusing on what is important. They have picked the worst date for the release and are focusing on nonsense like this. No one wants to look like a streamer they follow, that is a niche market and a waste of time and resources.
So far, the developers have not commented on the community feedback. Perhaps they can use the time before the Early Access launch to address some of the issues raised by the players.
What do you think, were you convinced by Super People in the beta or are you rather waiting for the final release? Can you find something appealing about the streamer characters, or do you think the developers should rearrange their priorities?
Whether the games like it or not, content creators can no longer be ignored in the gaming scene. E-sports teams are also increasingly hiring streamers for promotion. Some can really benefit from this development:
After the announcement of Lightfall, the new DLC of Destiny 2 for 2023, the head of Bungie revealed some new interesting details in an interview. On one hand, he makes it clear that they will continue to take content away from you. On the other hand, he also gives an outlook on the new “cyberpunkiness” of Destiny 2. MeinMMO brings you up to date.
This is what Bungie addressed in the interview: With the outlook on Lightfall, Destiny 2 has piqued the curiosity of many players and awakened a neon-lit cyberpunkiness in their hearts. Other announcements also landed like a bomb, such as the fact that Destiny 2 will no longer take content away from you in the future or the integrated LFG system for finding players as well as the loadout system for saving your builds.
Bungie Game Director Joe Blackburn and Deputy General Manager Dan McAuliffe are now in an interview with Tim Clark from PC Gamer have gone into some details of Destiny 2 again.
In doing so, they answered specific questions about Lightfall, archiving popular content, and the long-term future of the Destiny universe.
Why is Bungie making such a drastic aesthetic shift towards cyberpunk?
What has changed that allows them to retain content now when they couldn’t before?
Will there ever be a “I always have enough space in the vault” solution?
And when will updates for the boring playlist activities finally come?
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The trailer for Lightfall was an initial glimpse into a modern future in Destiny 2:
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Destiny 2: Trailer for Lightfall shows new race – Guardians get cool lasso, swing like Spider-Man
Is Destiny 2 becoming cyberpunk now?
The similarities to cyberpunk and the new DLC of Bungie’s loot shooter are undeniable. Nevertheless, this modern shift to the Neptun metropolis in Lightfall is not intended to be a cyberpunk knockoff.
The city indeed has modern buildings with colorful neon signs, but the similarities end there.
One of the main reasons for this drastic design direction change was merely the desire to clearly separate Lightfall from the “The Witch Queen” DLC. The Throne World of Savathun was earthy and dirty. Neomuna is the complete opposite.
Instead of providing players with another terrestrial environment, we asked what a truly strong variation would be. Go up. Become modern. Fabricated instead of grown.
as Dan McAuliffe explains
“Neomuna” on Neptune – The new destination of the Lightfall DLC
In Destiny 2, there will also be impressive inhabitants with six packs and aluminum armor. All of this awaits players in 2023 in the Lightfall DLC when they can enter the new destination “Neomuna” on Neptune.
Cloudstriders were once humans: Many players, including us at MeinMMO, initially suspected that the inhabitants of Neomuna were a new race. But Bungie has since clarified this.
This is “Nimbus” – a Cloudstrider from Destiny 2 Lightfall.
The Cloudstriders are not aliens, but human colonists who fled from the original collapse of Earth and have since developed in secret. Once they have accepted their calling, they will only live for 10 more years. What exactly this means remains a mystery.
They are powerful, but they are not Light bearers. And they will not teach the Guardians the new ability “Strand”.
Rather, Dan McAuliffe confirms that the Guardians will “find something that has never been touched before.” Like the so-called “Tormentors”.
New enemies will be more powerful than the Shining Brood: With “The Witch Queen”, Bungie introduced the Shining Brood. These were new troops of Savathun that also possessed the Light and thus had Light abilities and a super they could use against the players. They made the Guardians experience what it feels like to be killed with their own abilities. In Lightfall, the Tormentors will be their counterpart.
The Tormentors are supposed to live up to their name.
However, some players found the Shining Brood too tame. After a short time, they figured out how to defeat them with ease. Bungie wants to ramp it up a bit, since the Witness is also more powerful than Savathun.
If you don’t know who or what the Shining Brood is, here you can refresh your knowledge:
Joe Blackburn has revealed that the new Tormentors will be enormous inhabitants of the Pyramid ships. He adds that these are also “some of the oldest, most deeply converted” followers of the Witness and Darkness. Visually, they do resemble the Witch Queen raid boss Rhulk quite a lot.
Dan McAuliffe emphasizes that their task is to present new challenges to the players by requiring “all your attention during a solo or group activity”.
Rhulk – The final boss from the raid “Oryx’s Curse”
Seasonal content will still be removed from the game
The best announcement during the showcase was considered to be Bungie’s announcement that they will put an end to the content vault in the future.
Since the system went live in June 2020 for Destiny 2, players have been annoyed by its all-consuming property. It cost them some of the best expansions of Destiny 2, such as once with Forsaken or the Red War. That this is now coming to an end has made many players happy.
Bungie wants to ensure that the coherent story of the “Light and Darkness” saga remains in the game. So that there are no more gaps in knowledge for the active players because important content is no longer accessible.
This would currently include the expansion “Shadowkeep” from 2019.
The expansion “Beyond Light” on Europa from 2020.
As well as the current DLC “The Witch Queen” from February 2022.
However, Bungie has since clarified that the content vault will not die. Seasonal content will still disappear, even if Nessus or the European Dead Zone should remain in the game for now.
The returned Leviathan must still go back into the content vault.
However, Dan McAuliffe also cautions against too much enthusiasm:
It’s not as if we just fixed a bug in the engine and now nothing has to go anymore. We will always have to make tough trade-offs between interoperable systems, great content, and the ever-growing file size.
The removal of content is thus not completely off the table. To make it clearer, we have here a few examples of what may disappear and what not:
The returned Leviathan with Calus would be seasonal content. Bungie will continue to remove this from the game.
Destinations could also fall victim to the content vault if they are not directly used as the destination for an expansion.
However, dungeons like the current “Duality” or the raids will not disappear because they are not seasonal content. Nor will the Starspeed-DLC for Bungie’s 30th anniversary.
What has changed that this is now possible? Bungie has made this improvement possible through an upgrade of the game engine and infrastructure. This now at least allows better resource management and the retention of large, story-relevant content in the game.
However, one must not forget that Destiny 2 cannot grow indefinitely and spread across your hard drives. There will also continue to be a difficult balancing act between content and storage space.
A similar problem also exists with the vault in Destiny 2. With “The Witch Queen”, there were 100 more slots in the vault for all players, but they are already packed full of cool stuff.
The vault is still too small
You can never have too many things!
Alongside the new story content, many new weapons and armor will be added to Destiny 2 with each season and expansion. The cluttered vault is therefore a permanent topic among Guardians, which has been addressed in the interview.
Hardly any Guardian can keep everything they would like to hold on to. Hoarding is popular in Destiny 2 and sorting out is not desired. The meta could change at any time and good or old weapons could become strong again.
Destiny is not like other MMOs: Tim Clark draws a comparison here with World of Warcraft.
A sword in World of Warcraft is basically just a stat stick, but the weapons of Destiny look fantastic and feel like it too, so players form an emotional attachment to them.
Craft weapons if you have no space in the vault: Bungie has chosen to go a new route by introducing weapon crafting. Players should keep beloved weapons, but still be able to adapt them flexibly to a changing meta at any time.
This is also what they want to maintain in the future: In the long run, the system can reduce the pressure on players’ vaults. It just needs to be made more attractive, as players do not seem to accept the new system as hoped.
Tim Clark from PC Gamer therefore suggests to Joe Blackburn that they make the system even more attractive. For example, by working on enabling players to quickly switch between two different perk options or receive an additional set of perks at certain levels.
Even though Joe Blackburn does not make any promises, he seems to like the thought that players could be more variable with it.
When will fresh air come to the stale playlists?
Bungie hasn’t “freshened up” the Vagabond for a long time.
Once you are deeply immersed in the Destiny universe after a while, you often repeatedly play the three common playlists in the Vanguard, Crucible, and Gambit.
Especially in the Vanguard, you still encounter such old strikes that include voice lines from deceased NPCs. Some Guardians have been wondering for a long time when fresh air will finally come there.
And indeed, Joe Blackburn and Dan McAuliffe give hope to the Guardians who are running the weekly hamster wheel.
One initial step was, for example, to take the Battleground Mission into the strike rotation. And for Lightfall, Bungie seems to be planning further refreshes.
We will put a lot of work specifically into the Vanguard around Lightfall. We are going back to some strikes and updating them.
Dan McAuliffe mentions
It is certainly not going to be a replacement for every strike. What exactly changes and how good these changes will ultimately be, Guardians will probably only find out with Lightfall 2023.
The end is sealed: Destiny 2 will conclude with the final expansion “The Final Shape”. The new DLC Lightfall essentially marks the beginning of the end. One should be aware that afterwards there will no longer be a grand Light and Darkness saga. This means an essential part that has accompanied many players for years will probably disappear.
Bungie instead wants to open a new chapter and create a large “Destiny universe”. Tim Clark suggests that Joe Blackburn has already mentioned in conversation the next 10 years of Destiny. Perhaps this is the way to a new MMO-FPS hybrid that hardcore players have dreamed of for years.
What do you think of the announcements? Does it sound like a rosy future for Destiny? Or does it not appeal to you at all? Feel free to leave your opinion in the comments.
At least Spider is already having fun in Destiny 2 by rewarding you with armors that even esteemed Guardians wouldn’t touch with a pair of tweezers:
A British competition authority has doubts that the deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard would benefit competition in the gaming market. Xbox head Phil Spencer responded with a blog post, promising that Call of Duty will be available on Game Pass along with other major brands from Activision Blizzard.
However, the deal is not finalized yet. Competition authorities worldwide are monitoring the process and analyzing its impact on the market. They want to exclude an excessively powerful market position for Microsoft.
What has happened now? According to “gamesindustry.biz”, the British competition authority CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) has classified the deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard as detrimental to competition in an initial review phase. The report states:
[The purchase] is expected to significantly reduce competition in a market or markets in the United Kingdom.
Two arguments led the competition authorities to their conclusion:
The deal could lead Microsoft to “withhold or weaken” Activision Blizzard’s content from other consoles or subscription services.
Microsoft could leverage its broader ecosystem along with Activision’s catalog to “create barriers to entry and exclude competitors from cloud gaming services.”
In a second phase, further steps are now being examined, and Microsoft has the opportunity to address the authority’s concerns.
In the podcast from MeinMMO, we also talked about the deal:
How does Microsoft respond? In a statement from Xbox head Phil Spencer, the manager makes it clear that no protectionist measures are planned. On the contrary. They want to enable more gamers to access the games.
This is not limited to Xbox. They want to enable players to decide how and where to play. Whether on mobile, PC, or console – developers will benefit from these possibilities, and that is the goal: more innovation through greater availability.
This is to happen in two ways:
The subscription option through Game Pass
Make more games available on mobile, for example through cloud services
Then Spencer says exactly what Sony has been fearing over the past few months:
The Game Pass enables developers to provide more games for more players, not fewer. We intend to make Activision Blizzard’s popular game library – including Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty – available on Game Pass and to expand these gaming communities. By providing players with even more value, we hope to continue to grow Game Pass and extend its appeal to mobile devices and all connected devices.
Furthermore, Spencer promises that Call of Duty will also continue to appear on PlayStation in the future. He even states that CoD will be released on the same day as on all other platforms.
As an example, he mentions Minecraft, whose developer Mojang was acquired by Microsoft in 2014. They have had good experiences by keeping the game open for all platforms instead of closing it off. They want to do the same in the future with titles from Activision Blizzard.
Spencer believes that a thorough examination will show that the deal between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard enriches the industry and benefits players.
So CoD Day-1 in Game Pass? How the current announcements will affect the release of Call of Duty in Game Pass remains to be seen. Currently, there are no indications that the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will be available in Game Pass at launch.
However, the older games, the CoDs from recent years could land in the Pass quickly. Some of them are still actively played, especially the predecessor of the latest CoD – Modern Warfare from 2019.
For now, it remains to be seen how the situation develops. Whether the deal will even go through. But this announcement could turn into a nightmare for Sony, which they desperately want to prevent. Also considering the games from Blizzard:
At gamescom 2022, numerous new games were presented and exclusive first insights into the upcoming titles were given. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus was able to see Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn in gameplay and sees it asthe ideal game for anyone who needs new content after Elden Ring.
What is Flintlock? At the beginning of 2022, the new action RPG in the Dark Souls style was introduced. In Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, you play as the soldier Nor Vanek, who tries to protect the remnants of humanity as part of the army.
Because the undead are flooding into the world after the Ancient Gods have returned and opened the gates to the underworld. With axe, pistol, and a cute, magic-endowed companion, you face undead foot soldiers, mini-bosses, and the gods themselves.
The developers showed a live walkthrough with several battles and answered some questions I had about the game and the world. We have the latest trailer with gameplay from gamescom here for you:
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Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn – Neuer Trailer von der gamescom 2022
The gameplay looks promising, the world absolutely crazy
This is what I saw in gameplay: In the short hands-off session, the developers showed me the combat system and the world of Flintlock. From the gameplay perspective, the game strongly resembles the genre-defining Soulsborne games.
With axe and pistol, one of the two developers carves his way through enemies and faces elite opponents and later even one of the ancient gods. He showcases variations of melee and ranged combat, as well as magic and dodge jumps to master the fights.
The setting is more oriented towards the early 19th century, using gunpowder and flintlock pistols as special gameplay elements. However, Flintlock is packed with many fantasy elements and features completely crazy characters, as you might know from Dark Souls.
As an example, the developers show me an undead that consists entirely of hands. Undead engage in the activities they enjoyed in life. These hands are obsessed with offering good coffee and have therefore opened “Coffee Shops,” which serve as fast travel points.
This strange coffee shop owner immediately reminded me of Dark Souls.
Unfortunately, the story is currently not dubbed in German, but only in English with German subtitles. However, the developers do not want to rule out that a voiced synchronization might come later.
How much “Souls” is in Flintlock? Flintlock features many functions familiar to veterans of the Soulsborne games. Thus, parrying, ambushes, and various attack combos are part of the gameplay.
An interesting twist: Depending on how you attack, you receive different loot from enemies. If you kill them with the pistol, you receive armor. If you kill them with the axe, you receive ammunition. Magic is used for support to weaken or stun enemies.
There will also be a skill system that we have not yet seen live. However, you will be able to build various builds with different focuses such as dark magic, axe and armor, or pistols and explosives.
The highlight of the presentation: the fight against an ancient god.
Flintlock, however, takes an approach that leans more towards adventure and arcade styles. It is possible to jump properly and even necessary. In the shown boss fight, several attacks occurred that could only be avoided with timely jumps.
Travel skills such as double jumps and short flights with your fox are also necessary to discover secret paths. Flintlock mixes several genres here.
In response to the question of where the developers see themselves between Dark Souls and Horizon: Zero Dawn, the answer was: “Interesting comparison. We would rather say, in the middle between Elden Ring and God of War.”
The focus of the game is on Nor’s narrative and communication with her environment. The universe should feel alive and grand, the story profound. It feels as if a film and a game have been made at the same time.
What particularly excited me was the language of the gods. This is not just gibberish, but actually a language developed with the help of linguists, according to the developers.
The community wants to know that they have mastered a game that challenges them. […] The difficulty was that you can’t just introduce difficulty levels to make the game easier. Because the heart of the game is this fine line that you always need to feel. […] If you play in hard mode, then you always have this fine line and get the full Soulslike experience. […] If you play in story mode, then you get the deep story in full.
It should be noted that the entire story should also be easily accessible, without having to dig through countless wiki articles, as is often the case in the original Soulsborne games.
The closeness to Elden Ring is also evident through optional bosses in Flintlock that can be completed in the open world in any order for additional rewards.
With magic, your companion can incapacitate enemies.An elite enemy in Flintlock.The victory over an ancient god is celebrated.There are various types of enemies.Undead are your enemies in Flintlock.The companion masters magic.
Flintlock will be released in early 2023, but without coop
When and where will Flintlock be released? The new action RPG is set to be released in the first quarter of 2023 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC (Steam and Epic). However, we still do not know how much it will cost.
Is there multiplayer? No. As the developers explained to me, they wanted to focus entirely on the story with Flintlock. There will be neither a coop nor a PvP mode, as one might know from invasions.
However, more games in the universe are planned. The plan is to expand Flintlock with other games. Since Ashen, the studio’s predecessor game, already had a coop mode, it is possible that later titles will support multiplayer.
In the video, we present our highlights from gamescom 2022:
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MeinMMO at gamescom 2022 – Here are our highlights
My impression of Flintlock is overwhelmingly positive. Even at the replacement shows of E3 2022, the game was one of my highlights, especially since rarely used settings like the era of flintlock pistols excite me immensely.
Although I generally struggle in Soulslike games, I am looking forward to Flintlock, especially since it could hit my niche with the story mode and the somewhat adventure-like game mechanics. At the same time, the hard mode should be ideal for anyone who is slowly running out of things to do in Elden Ring and waiting for the next Soulslike.
Unfortunately, Flintlock will be a single-player game, but a bit of relaxation without voices in your ear is certainly a pleasant change. And for those who do need coop in their games, The Last Oricru is coming:
Early on in World of Warcraft, there is an unusual quest waiting. We will tell you how to complete “Right Beneath Their Eyes” and wave to Gor’groth.
Quests in World of Warcraft are usually quite simple – but sometimes they are not. Especially the quest “Right Beneath Their Eyes” often causes problems for newcomers. We will tell you how to successfully complete the quest on the Isle of the Exiled and not have to deal with it forever.
Right Beneath Their Eyes: /wave to Gor’groth
If you take a look at the “Newbie Chat”, you will encounter players seemingly in despair typing messages like “wave” or “type /wave to Gor’groth” every minute. This is because Blizzard does not explain well how this quest works – but it is actually quite easy once you know.
In the quest “Right Beneath Their Eyes” the character must escort the allies through the ogre camp and then perform an emote.
The first quest step is still quite simple, just follow the markers on the minimap, as with all previous quests.
Gor’groth – you need to wave at him.
However, once you reach the cooking area of the ogre camp, your quest objective will change. The quest requires you to wave at Gor’groth.
This is how you wave at Gor’groth:
Look for the large ogre mage Gor’groth – he has two heads and is hard to miss. Left-click on him so that he is your current target.
Now open the chat window by pressing the Enter key.
Type in the chat “/wave” (without quotes) or alternatively “/wave”.
Your character waves at the ogre and the trick works.
After that, you will receive a new quest objective and can pass through the camp unhindered to reach the next marker on the map.
In the future, it may no longer be necessary to buy Blizzard games as full-price titles if you want to play them. Because Microsoft announced on September 1 that it would add Activision Blizzard games to the Xbox Game Pass, its “flat-rate gaming” subscription. It explicitly mentions Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty. The new games from the Overwatch 2, Diablo 4, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 franchises are apparently set to land in the Game Pass. But what about World of Warcraft?
However, for the deal to go through, both companies need approval from regulatory authorities worldwide. There is a risk that Activision Blizzard and Microsoft are so large that a dominant market player would emerge, negatively impacting the market. Sony has already criticized the deal.
Xbox has now explained in a post how it views the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
The Diablo franchise is set to come to the Xbox Game Pass – Diablo 4 is planned for 2023:
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Diablo 4 reveals release period and new gameplay – Shows character editor and open world in trailer
Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty are coming to the Xbox Game Pass
This is what Xbox says: In a post by Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, it states on September 1 (via blogs.microsoft):
Subscription services like Game Pass make playing more affordable and help players from around the world find their latest favorite game. Game Pass allows developers to bring more games to more players, not fewer players. We intend to make beloved games from the Activision Blizzard library – including Overwatch, Diablo, and Call of Duty – available in Game Pass and to grow their gaming communities.
Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox
This is Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft’s gaming division, Xbox.
Will the games come to Game Pass on release day?
What does this mean for players? Blizzard is currently developing two hot new titles with Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4. Based on the statement, one can assume that these titles will end up in the Xbox Game Pass:
With Overwatch, that’s a certainty – because Overwatch can only refer to Overwatch 2, as Overwatch 1 will be phased out in the new game at release.
With Diablo, Spencer likely only means that Diablo 4 will come to the Game Pass if he talks about expanding the “gaming community.” Diablo 3 and Diablo 2 Resurrected are also candidates for a release in the Xbox Game Pass.
For Blizzard fans, once the purchase by Microsoft is complete, it will likely no longer be necessary to buy these games individually. Instead, players can also get the Xbox Game Pass, a kind of “flat-rate gaming.”
Xbox assures that games will continue to be available on all platforms
What else does the post say? The post is also a sort of “We’re not bad, believe us” posting. Because Spencer thoroughly assures that they do not intend to withhold any games from any platform. The games will continue to be released on consoles like the PlayStation 5.
This seems to be an attempt to counter Sony’s objections, which they cited as grounds against the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft: Call of Duty is such a unique game that imbalances in the market could occur if Xbox takes over the franchise.
Spencer assures that they want to bring games to all players. They have proven this with Minecraft.
Spencer even highlights Sony and Tencent (LoL) as industry leaders.
Xbox had already reacted somewhat sarcastically to Sony’s objection:
Currently, you can buy all gaming consoles. A collector has gathered them over 50 years. Now he is selling his collection, but you will have to put a lot of money on the table.
In recent years, many manufacturers have released various gaming consoles. With the Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X, three major manufacturers have released devices that are currently very popular.
Manufacturers also regularly release special editions of their consoles to convince people to buy. They often rely on unique designs or special colors.
On eBay, you can currently buy a collection of these consoles. Because not only has he acquired a few consoles over the last few years, but he has also gathered all consoles in numerous designs. But you need not only decent money but also plenty of space.
The current collection consists of more than 2000 gaming consoles
What kind of offer is that? A user has offered a huge collection of gaming consoles for sale on the French eBay site. According to his statement, it is supposed to be the largest collection of consoles currently available.
The user writes on eBay itself about his offer:
My current collection consists of about 2250 consoles and 2-300 packages that still need to be supplemented. I own consoles from 50 years, from the first to the very last. The goal is to collect all models, all colors, all versions, commercially limited editions, limited editions available for pre-order, editions that can only be won in competitions, commercials, packs, bundles, European/Japanese/US editions. All these consoles will be accompanied by PVLs, signs, statues, terminals, accessories and some hundred games for all consoles.
Among the consoles are also some copies that he claims cannot be matched with money. He writes in the offer: “I estimate at least 200 to 300 pieces that are absolutely not obtainable even with money.”
If you love the old games from the past, then you should take a look at the following handheld console:
Where did he get all the consoles from? He writes that he has collected the consoles over several stages of his life. He started collecting in the 90s but sold everything again during his studies. However, he started collecting again later.
Why he wants to sell his collection again, he does not mention in his offer. Only that he wants to part with it after 25 years.
More about old consoles: A gaming console has probably accompanied many of you: The PlayStation 2 is still considered the best-selling console of all time and recently celebrated its round birthday:
The German YouTube star Maximilian “HandOfBlood” Knabe (30) is shaking up the e-sports scene with his LoL team Eintracht Spandau. This has also caught the attention of the Alternative for Germany. The AfD showed interest in Eintracht Spandau and made an inquiry to the Berlin district office. In response, the club clearly took a stand on Twitter.
This inquiry was shared by “Summoner’s Inn” moderator Mori on August 30 via Twitter and called it a waste of time and resources. Subsequently, Eintracht Spandau published a statement and took a stand against the party’s values.
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If you want to know more about what Eintracht Spandau is all about, we present the team in the video:
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Everything you need to know about the LoL team Eintracht Spandau – in 4 minutes
Eintracht Spandau wants to take a stand against the AfD, fans celebrate it
This is how Eintracht Spandau reacted: On the evening of August 30, the response from Eintracht Spandau followed, and it was clear. Because Eintracht Spandau says they represent values opposed to those of the AfD. They stand for tolerance and diversity, while the AfD stands for conformity and selfishness.
There should be no place for like-minded individuals of the AfD among the ranks of Eintracht. However, the inquiry also has a positive aspect, as it shows the growing attention for Eintracht. They want to actively stand against the AfD.
You can read the entire statement here:
Recently, the Spandau #noafd faction showed interest in Eintracht Spandau by making an inquiry to the Spandau district office.
This is what the fans of Eintracht say: The fans expressing their opinions are thrilled with Eintracht’s clear position. They seem to be doing everything right if the AfD has a problem with it. Spontaneously, the anthem of Eintracht Spandau is also being rewritten (via Twitter).
Incomprehension about the inquiry
This is how the inquiry itself was received: Under Mori’s original post, there is mainly incomprehension. No one seems to really understand why the AfD is interested in Eintracht Spandau.
Well-meaning voices see only the interest of a party in e-sports here. However, for Mori, the inquiry has an aftertaste: The subject of the inquiry already has an aftertaste with the comparison to the rather leftist football club St. Pauli.
Moreover, the AfD shows its cluelessness here: Because “Eintracht Spandau e.V.” does not exist in this form, it is not a registered club. If it were really just about the demand for e-sports, they could have informed themselves better or contacted Eintracht directly.
Furthermore, the form of the inquiry is inappropriate. It is a so-called large inquiry, which, unlike a small one, is not answered in writing but is discussed in a session. (via Twitter)
What do you think about all this? Do you welcome the growing political interest in e-sports or do you find that the inquiry has an unpleasant aftertaste? Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion.
In other countries, e-sports have long been connected to politics. Especially in South Korea, League of Legends enjoys enormous respect and even influences legislation:
The side quest Chi of Guyun in Genshin Impact is long and can be quite tricky. We explain how to solve it and get the rewards.
How do I start the quest? If you haven’t found the quest yet, you can start it near the village of Qingce. The village is located a bit southwest of Mondstadt.
There are two ways to activate the quest:
You speak with the quest giver Yan’er near the ruins on the Bishui Plain
The quest is automatically activated when you randomly interact with one of the quest objects scattered in the area around Qingce village and Wuwang Hill
You can find the NPC Yan’er at the red marked spot.
What’s next in the ruins: Once the quest is started, the quest area will be displayed on your map. Your task is to investigate the ruin. If you haven’t defeated the Ruin Hunter yet, you will have to do that first.
Then read the incomplete text in the middle of the marked quest area
After that, you need to interact with 3 Geo Statues scattered in the ruins.
You will find the statues at these locations
Alternatively, you can also orient yourself to large orange crystals that protrude from the ground around the statues. They are hard to miss.
Once you have found all the statues, a luxurious treasure chest will appear. From it, you will receive a fragment, thus completing the first part of the quest.
How to find the remaining fragments
After obtaining the first fragment, Paimon will send you to the Qingce village northwest of the ruins; this area will also be marked on your map. There, you need to talk to the villagers to find out more about the fragments.
They will send you to Grandma Ruoxin, who is located at the edge of the village. By the way, there is also a teleport there. If you already have it, you can shorten your way.
The second fragment
Your second fragment is located directly west of the Qingce village. On your map, the location is directly on the letter Q in the word “Qingce” and is marked with a marker.
There you will find 5 more Geo Statues guarding a treasure. To access the treasure, you need to interact with the statues in a specific order. The correct sequence is as follows:
North statue
Southeast statue
Northwest statue
Northeast statue
Southwest statue
At this location you will find the 5 Geo Statues
You are basically drawing a star on the ground. After that, collect your reward and the second fragment from the chest and proceed to the third part of the quest.
The third fragment
Use the teleport near Grandma to return to Qingce village. From there, head directly south to Wuwang Hill. This quest location is also marked on your map.
Once at the top, you need to activate Geo Statues in a specific order again. This time there are 4.
Here you will find your third fragment
Position yourself so that you are looking at the single small orange crystal on the platform and activate the statue directly to its left as the first.
Go counterclockwise from the first statue and ignore the statue directly to the left of it. Activate the statue that looks directly south. To the right of it, there are yellow flowers.
Activate the statue directly to the left of the second. It is looking at a rock, and to its left are a large and two small orange crystals.
Continue counterclockwise. Ignore the next statue. You want to activate the one that looks directly north. A tree is jutting out from the rock to the right of it.
After that, collect your rewards. Your search for fragments is completed. Use the teleport to return to Grandma Ruoxin.
The way to the treasure chamber
Grandma will tell you where you can find the entrance to the treasure chamber. It is located behind a waterfall and will be marked on your map. You can expect some tough fights there, so prepare accordingly. If you encounter problems with it, it’s best to do this quest in multiplayer mode with other players.
Upon reaching the chamber, insert the fragments into the gate, and it will open. Interact with the treasure to start the battles:
At first, you will face some human enemies
Then a Guardian will appear
Once the Guardian is defeated, the real challenge begins. Three more Guardians will appear, which will now attack the treasure. You must prevent them from doing so, as the challenge is considered failed if the treasure health drops to 0%.
Finally, a Ruin Hunter will appear
After defeating the Ruin Hunter, the challenge is complete.
With that, you have basically completed the Chi of Guyun quest. Grab the treasures and the Geoculus that is floating nearby and return to Grandma Ruoxin.
In Destiny 2, the NPC “Spider” hands players a truly terrible leg armor as a reward and mocks them for it.
Who doesn’t know it, you complete a task in the game and look forward to a decent reward. Destiny 2 players are in for a surprise with a seasonal quest in Season 18.
As thanks, they receive a disappointingly bad item, which is handed over to the players with full irony. However, players on reddit are taking it with humor, as the action fits the character of the NPC.
Here you can see a trailer for the “Season of Plunder” in Destiny 2:
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Destiny 2: The Witch Queen – “Season of the Plunder” Trailer
“Enjoy your little pants”
What quest is it? The reward is given in the 2nd seasonal quest of the “Season of Plunder”, called “Sail of the Shipstealer”. Here, players visit the NPC Spider.
They can choose between 3 different engrams. Already here, Spider seems to be having fun with the player, as all three options contain the same reward.
What do players get as a reward? Players receive a green leg armor called “Field Armor Type 10”. And it’s not even good. It has just one point in mobility and otherwise no notable armor values.
Additionally, there’s a text describing how Spider is amused by the player. He chuckles after the choice of the “engrams” and says (in the English version): “Oh, my dear Guardian. I’m afraid we can’t all be winners.” In the end, he adds: “Enjoy your little pants”.
Here you can see a reddit post with the corresponding item (and an angry user):
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The users below take it with humor and write comments like: “HOLY SHIT, THE FIELD PLATE TYPE 10?! AND IT’S A GOD ROLL!!!” (User: M150_SOUP) or “BRUUUH, IT HAS ONE STAT. SO FAST.” (User: Tremulant887).
Who is the NPC? The NPC is “Spider”, a mysterious vendor in Destiny 2. He is known for his shady dealings and is not necessarily considered the most trustworthy character in the game.
What do you think of Spider’s “rewards”? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
In League of Legends, legendary team “Griffin” led by coach cvMax plays a special role. The coach shaped a strong team from some talents that no one knew starting in 2017 and brought them to the Worlds in 2019. However, the Griffin team fell apart at the end of 2019 due to a scandal. Two years later, five players from Griffin dominate the LoL scene in Asia. Three of the players just became champions with Gen G., when they wiped out T1 with a 3-0.
This is what makes Griffin special:
The South Korean team Griffin played in the 2nd Korean League in 2017 and took an unusual path. They entrusted the fate of the team to an outsider: coach Kim “ccMax” Dae-ho (now 32), who had no experience as a former LoL pro.
cvMax recruited five nearly unknown players for the team starting in 2017, who are now between 21 and 23 years old. When they joined Griffin, they were teenagers. cvMax signed young players from solo queue or streamers he saw potential in, and then trained them with apparently extremely rigorous training.
Although the team failed due to a scandal after three years, all five players are now extremely successful and are mega-stars in Asia. Three of them have just become champions in the LCK, and a fourth even achieved the role of a key player with the world champion team EDward Gaming.
Extreme success is also evident in this trailer for League of Legends:
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A spectacular video about League of Legends has now 138 million views – Shows how huge LoL is
Team rises from the 2nd league to 5th place at the Worlds in 3 years
This was the rise of Team Griffin: Team Griffin climbed from the second league to the top of South Korea within 3 years and even made it to the World Championship in 2019.
Just because the team was extremely young and had a weakness in their lineup with top laner Sword, it was not enough to reach the very top: Team Griffin lost a total of three final games in South Korea in 2018 and 2019: twice against T1 and once against KT-Rolster.
Nevertheless, the team made headlines in 2017, 2018, and 2019 and was considered the hottest topic for the future of League of Legends.
During Griffin’s rise, particularly the young mid laner Chovy (featured image) made history and was regarded as one of the greatest talents in the world. As soon as he turned 18 and could play in the LCK, he immediately looked like the best player in the league.
Top laner Doran, who at that time could not get past Sword
Supporter Lehends
All three became champions in South Korea for the first time over the weekend. They defeated the “great” T1 in the LCK finals with a score of 3-0. So it was a real spanking. This makes Gen G. the top favorite to win the Worlds 2022.
The “eternal losers,” who four years ago lost to SKT1 in the finals, are now the kings of South Korea.
Jungler Tarzan (23) is now the franchise player of LNG Esports after three years with Griffin and is regarded as one of the best junglers in the world.
The five talents that cvMax discovered starting in 2017 are among the best players in the world in 2022. cvMax demonstrated an incredible knack for talent.
Wonder coach was banned for life, then pardoned – now without a team
Until 2021, he coached the Korean team DRX. After the end of Griffin, two of his protégés followed him there: Chovy and Doran. This team also led cvMax to the World Championship. But afterwards, this team also disbanded. Doran and Chovy played for separate teams in 2020 until they met again at Gen G. in 2021, where things went exceptionally well for them.
However, things did not go well for DRX without the two stars in 2021, and coach cvMax was dismissed on November 15 (via inven).
Since then, he has not had any professional job in LoL.
The Griffin team before the LCK final against SKT1.
cvMax signs 3 of the best players of their generation and gains nothing from it
This is what it’s about: It’s unbelievable how much of an eye for talent cvMax demonstrated several years ago. Just discovering Chovy alone would be quite an achievement. After all, he could be one of the best LoL players of all time.
But finding two more candidates for the “Top 5” in Viper and Tarzan, along with Doran and Lehends as two more key players, is quite unusual.
This also explains why the players, after the collapse, showed a certain loyalty to cvMax: Doran and Chovy both went to Dragon X with him.
It is a shame that cvMax cannot benefit from this success now. But choking a player does not exactly qualify him to work as a coach for a professional team:
The indie developer Fabrice Breton accuses many curators on Steam of using a nasty trick to get free keys. Through a small “experiment,” he tried to expose such fraudsters. In the end, Steam reportedly deleted almost a dozen curator pages.
The developer Fabrice Breton provided an interesting insight into his work. He illustrated how many requests one would receive when a new indie game goes online. Suddenly, everyone wanted a key for his new game “BROK the InvestiGator.”
It is a point & click adventure, although Breton prefers to refer to it as “punch & click” on Steam (via steam.com).
Many of the requests for a game key for testing referred to a curator page on Steam. Previously, Breton had learned that these curator pages are also frequently used to grab free keys and monetize them through key resellers (via reddit.com).
He looked at some curator pages and discovered suspicious clues – generic names, a similar number of followers repeatedly, or the same administrators caught his attention.
Breton didn’t want to fall for the fraudulent trick and devised a small experiment to distinguish the “good” from the “bad” curators. How well it worked, he probably did not expect himself.
The fact that developing an indie title is not so easy is shown in the following video:
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4 crowdfunding MMORPGs that really flopped
Demo leads to negative reviews and banned curators
The developer sent out many keys, but only from a demo version and not from the full game.
His thought behind it: Real playtesters would get back in touch with him and ask for the full version. The corresponding email requests would not look like mass-produced – copy/paste, to grab keys quickly and easily.
Then the story took its course.
The first reactions were many positive reviews from the curators to whom he had sent keys. But then the picture changed and the first negative reviews appeared. There were even some cases where a positive review was changed to a negative one.
His game was the only one rated negatively on some curator pages. For example, on one page with over 200 reviews:
Here’s that particular curator who sent the email. BROK is the *only* game not recommended out of 204 games 🤣 pic.twitter.com/O9Njpfu0J3
For Breton, it was clear: this is clearly a scam. Behind the facade of the curator system, brazen fraudsters grab the keys and cash them out with key resellers for real money.
However, the customers of the resellers were probably not satisfied with their demo keys. They complained to the sellers, which in turn led to the negative reviews.
Breton reported several curator pages to Steam, and Reddit also became aware of the issue. The user “darklinkpower” recognized a pattern behind many curator pages and uncovered that often a certain admin was part of the pages (via reddit.com).
In the end, Steam banned at least 20 curator pages that turned out to be scams due to the “experiment.” According to darklinkpower, 9 of them gave a negative rating for BROK the InvestiGator, and 11 were connected to the admin whom the user accused of being a fraudster (via reddit.com).
At least that’s a small happy ending. Because the problem with key resellers continues.
Fabrice Breton then contacted Steam and requested a complete revision of the curator system (via twitter.com). For him, the current setup invites such a scam to operate.
Through “Curator Connect,” you can send a key directly to a maximum of 100 curators on Steam. However, the organization still has to run via email, as the curator system does not provide for contact initiation. Additionally, curators can rate a game on Steam without having it in their library.
In a final tweet, he asks all gamers not to buy cheap keys from key resellers (via twitter.com). Developers generally gain nothing from this, and especially for indie developers, every dollar, every euro is valuable.
In League of Legends , the German team Schalke 04 is currently playing in the EU Masters, a kind of European Cup for LoL. Only 4 hours before their first match, they suspended their French jungler Ismail “Isma” Boualem. He had insulted another player in a solo queue match. Such behavior is not tolerated.
This is the situation at Schalke:
The football club Schalke bought into the European professional league in LoL, the LEC, in 2016 and played in the league for years with moderate success. In 2021, they sold their spot in the LEC to Switzerland because they needed money to cushion the relegation from the Bundesliga during the COVID pandemic.
Due to their good placement in the league, Schalke qualified for the EU Masters. This is a kind of European Cup where the best teams in Europe compete against each other – excluding the professional teams from the LEC.
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Schalke suspends jungler – without much explanation
This was Schalke’s decision: On August 29, Schalke released a statement on Twitter (via twitter):
Earlier today, an incident occurred that has led us to suspend Isma effective immediately. We ask for your understanding that we cannot currently comment on the reasons.
Why was this problematic? Schalke is currently playing in the group phase of the EU Masters.
If a central core player is missing, it is hardly compensable for a LoL team, because the team trains and plays as a unit:
While there are substitute players in LoL, it is not like in a football team where players are constantly switched.
Normally, five core players play every match throughout a season.
Therefore, Schalke’s decision to suspend a player was viewed controversially, especially because Schalke initially did not comment on why they suspended Isma.
What is a flame? In gamer slang, the word “flame” refers to an unjust statement intended to insult or provoke others. Someone who “flames” particularly excessively or frequently is known as a “flamer.” “Tolerated forms” of flames exist among friends in gaming, which can be friendly banter. Unacceptable flames include homophobic, racist, sexist, antisemitic remarks, or anything related to “real life.”
Jungler does not agree with the suspension – Only “very usual flames”
This is how the player reacted: The jungler disagreed with Schalke’s decision to remove him from the team.
He stated: He was suspended only 4 hours before the match against Gamesward. He admitted that he had flamed a player named Nyro in a solo queue match.
Isma said: He shouldn’t have done that, but sometimes one gives in to emotions, and he will ensure that it won’t happen again.
The jungler downplayed the event: He did not flame that badly, neither racist nor homophobic. It was “very usual flaming.”
Nevertheless, he disagreed with the decision: Because it was his first offense, and now his teammates would be affected. According to Isma, an apology would have sufficed, as he had not been warned by Schalke before.
It is a big disappointment for me. The EU Masters were what we achieved this season. It is incredibly frustrating to have put my teammates in such a situation.
Twitch streamer shows how the Schalke player flamed him
What did he do? The player with whom he had a conflict in the solo queue is the Twitch streamer Nyro. He appeared in Isma’s tweet and posted 7 screenshots, parts of the chat log.
The images show that Isma used various insults:
“Nyro, I spit on you, fat monkey.”
“Disgusting, you are fat in real life”
“You stream for 300 monkeys who watch you and are happy”
“Subhuman” (sbuhman)
Especially “subhuman” was highlighted by Nyro. It was called “racist and antisemitic” – that is not “very usual flame.”
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This is the catch in the story: In Nyro’s posting, it is immediately noticeable that only the insults from Isma are visible in the chat; Nyro’s contributions are missing.
Therefore, users on Twitter suspected that the screenshots painted an inaccurate picture. Because Nyro is also well-known as a flamer in LoL, and it is assumed that he also used insults that led to Isma’s escalation.
LoL players say, however, that it is not the case that Isma has only flamed once and was punished for it, while he is otherwise a model citizen. Isma is also said to enjoy a reputation as a flamer in solo queue.
For Schalke, things do not look good in the group phase right now. Of the first 3 games, they have lost 2. If this continues, the season will be over.
Schalke says: This is real life – things we say matter
This is what Schalke said in conclusion: After the turmoil on Twitter, Schalke decided to give a detailed statement regarding the suspension.
They state that Schalke is a football club. They understand that things are different in LoL than in football. An insult in LoL may carry a different weight than in the world in which Schalke operates globally. Nevertheless, they judge everyone by the same standards and have always told everyone this:
We do not stand for hate and toxic behavior. Everyone at Schalke – players, managers, employees, board members – is requested to internalize this. We have established this as our mission.
Schalke
Schalke ends the message with the phrase: This is real life and the things we say matter.
As tweets and Reddit posts show, both players, Nyro and Isma, are notorious as “flamers” on the EUW server. The situation apparently escalated when they crossed paths.
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Schalke’s decision is being discussed controversially
How is this being discussed? It is being discussed quite controversially.
There are players, such as LoL pro Broxah, who fully support Schalke and say: Isma’s flames were “racist” and unacceptable and deserve punishment. There is respect for Schalke’s decision.
Others say: Well, if one knows Nyro and how he behaves, then this is a “big loss” for Schalke. The entire team is being punished here. This is a slap in the faces of the Schalke players.
For Schalke, things do not look good in the group phase right now. Of the first 3 games, they have lost 2. If this continues, the season will be over.
Schalke says: This is real life – things we say matter
This is what Schalke said in conclusion: After the turmoil on Twitter, Schalke decided to give a detailed statement regarding the suspension.
They state that Schalke is a football club. They understand that things are different in LoL than in football. An insult in LoL may carry a different weight than in the world in which Schalke operates globally. Nevertheless, they judge everyone by the same standards and have always told everyone this:
We do not stand for hate and toxic behavior. Everyone at Schalke – players, managers, employees, board members – is requested to internalize this. We have established this as our mission.
Schalke
Schalke ends the message with the phrase: This is real life and the things we say matter.
As the Steam page of the survival game Sons of the Forest reveals, you must rescue a billionaire in the story of this coveted title while being hunted and killed by fearsome cannibals.
What is Sons of the Forest about? The survival game Sons of the Forest developed by Endnight Games has a Steam page. This shows a brief summary of the game’s story.
In Sons of the Forest, you are sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island. However, the island itself is a “cannibal-infested hellscape” and resembles the predecessor The Forest.
Fight mutated cannibals in Sons of the Forest
What else is known about the game? The Steam page of Sons of the Forest not only provides new information about the game’s story but also gives a good overview of the gameplay mechanics. MeinMMO shows you the mechanics that define Sons of the Forest.
Survival horror simulation: You have the freedom to approach the world as you wish. There are no NPCs giving you orders or imposing missions. You make the decisions and secure your survival.
Combat against creatures: In the world of Sons of the Forest, there is no safe place. You must fight against mutated creatures. Some of the mutated creatures are almost human-like, but others are completely transformed. You must equip yourself with pistols, axes, stun rods, and other items.
Building and crafting: Collecting resources and building a safe base is also an important part of surviving on the island in Sons of the Forest.
Changing seasons: In Sons of the Forest, there are changing seasons. While you can catch fresh salmon directly from the rivers in spring and summer, you need to think ahead and collect and store meat for the cold winter months.
Keep in mind that you are not alone on the island. When winter comes and food and resources become scarce, it’s not just you looking for a meal.
Co-op gameplay: In Sons of the Forest, you can play alone or with friends. You can share your items and resources with each other and support one another in exploring the island or building defenses.
If you want to see what the gameplay of Sons of the Forest looks like, we’ll insert a short video:
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See new gameplay of Sons of the Forest, the sequel to the survival hit ‘The Forest’”
Developers postpone release because the target date was too ambitious
When will the game be released? Sons of the Forest was originally scheduled to be released in May 2022. On March 25, Endnight Games announced that the release of the survival title would be postponed to October 2022.
In the announcement regarding the postponement, it states that the planned release in May was too ambitious. To achieve the next step in survival games, the team decided to agree on the postponement to October.
Update: Sons of the Forest has now been postponed to February 2023.
Who is Sons of the Forest for? Sons of the Forest is mainly aimed at fans of the survival and horror genres. It is especially interesting for anyone who liked the predecessor The Forest.
In addition to new mechanics such as the changing seasons, the opportunity to experience a story with multiple endings is a detail that survival fans rated positively in the predecessor.
If you are still unsure whether Sons of the Forest is worth it for you, MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus has answered the question in detail.
