These are the 5 hottest trailers from the Summer Game Fest based on the most views

Dariusz Müller Dariusz Müller Reading time 3 minutes

On June 9, the Summer Game Fest 2022 took place and showcased numerous trailers to the world. MeinMMO has looked at the event and summarized the five hottest trailers of Summer Game Fest 2022 for you.

How was the list created? At the Summer Game Fest 2022, a wide selection of games showed plenty of trailers. Some of them were announcements for previously unseen games, while others showcased initial cinematics or gameplay scenes from titles that many players are eagerly waiting for.

We at MeinMMO have watched the event and compiled a list of the 5 hottest trailers. As a starting point for the list, we analyzed the view counts of the trailers on YouTube across various channels.

Place 5: Nightingale Gameplay Trailer

How many times has the trailer been viewed? On the official YouTube Channel PlayNightingale, the gameplay trailer reached 172,000 views (as of June 10, 12 PM) and therefore takes the distant fifth place on our list of the 5 hottest trailers of the Summer Game Fest.

What does the trailer show? The trailer showcases the first gameplay of Nightingale, the new survival game from Inflexion Games, focusing on PvE battles against fairy beings, crafting, and building shelter or entire cities, as well as cooperative play with friends.

The setting of the title also reminds in the new trailer of a mix between industrialized England and a world full of fantasy beings, which is why MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus compares Nightingale to the MMORPG New World.

The highly anticipated game by genre fans is slated for 2022, making Nightingale one of the 7 survival games to look forward to in 2022.

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Nightingale shows new trailer with PvE gameplay, looks more and more like Valheim

Place 4: The Last of Us Part 1 – PS5 & PC Announcement Trailer

How many times has the trailer been viewed? The announcement trailer for the PS5 and PC version of The Last of Us Part 1 received 714,000 views on the PlayStation YouTube Channel.

What can be seen in the trailer? The new trailer for The Last of Us Part 1 reveals the release of a PS5 version of the popular game on September 2, 2022, showing how beautiful the game looks on the new console generation.

Additionally, the trailer announces that a PC version of The Last of Us Part 1 is also in development, marking the first time this successful title will be available on PC.

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Place 3: Street Fighter 6 – Guile Gameplay Trailer

How many times has the trailer been viewed? On the YouTube channel of Street Fighter, the gameplay trailer for Guile reached 735,000 views (as of June 10, 12 PM).

What does the trailer show? With Street Fighter 6, not only does the popular fighting game series return, but also the character Guile.

At the Summer Game Fest, first gameplay of the fighter with the unique hairstyle was shown, who combines his characteristic moves with new attacks in Street Fighter 6. Additionally, Guile has the ability to keep his opponents at a distance in battle and make use of his long reach.

Street Fighter 6 is set to release in 2023 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam. Already at the PlayStation State of Play, Capcom showcased Street Fighter 6 in the trailer and revealed modern graphics with fast-paced gameplay.

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Street Fighter 6 introduces Guile – Shows gameplay of the fighter in the trailer

Place 2: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

How many times has the trailer been viewed? On the “Call of Duty” YouTube channel, the new gameplay trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 achieved an impressive 2.7 million views (as of June 10, 12 PM), placing it in second place on our list.

What can be seen in the trailer? Activision provided new insights into the gameplay of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 at Summer Game Fest 2022, showcasing an entire level of the campaign.

A team featuring the legendary CoD character Ghost takes out opponents quietly and together. Particularly impressive is the incredible level of detail.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will release on October 28, 2022, and makes CoD expert Maik Schneider think of Warzone 2.

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CoD: Modern Warfare 2 shows gameplay of a full level – looks more realistic than ever before

Place 1: Marvel Midnight Suns

How many times has the trailer been viewed? On the official Marvel YouTube Channel, the trailer for Marvel Midnight Suns reached an unmatched 3.8 million views (as of June 10, 12 PM), making it the number 1 most viewed trailer of the Summer Game Fest (via YouTube/ Marvel Entertainment).

What does the trailer show? The new trailer for Marvel Midnight Suns showcases numerous well-known and beloved Marvel characters like Venom, Spiderman, and Hulk in action-packed battles.

The release of Marvel Midnight Suns is on October 7, 2022.

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Midnight Suns shows new trailer, enticing with a true thunderstorm of Marvel stars

You missed the Summer Game Fest 2022 and want to check which games were shown outside of the 5 hottest trailers? MeinMMO has kept track in the live ticker of what happened at the gaming event and which games or trailers were shown.

Summer Game Fest 2022: All news and trailers – “What is The Rock doing there?”

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The Summer Game Fest 2022 was the purest horror event – What that means for the gaming year

Leya Jankowski Leya Jankowski Reading time 4 minutes

The Summer Game Fest was, to put it mildly, disappointing. Although the expectations of MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski were already low, they were still undercut. The horror lies not (only) in the event itself.

For almost two hours, we were bombarded by the Summer Game Fest with game trailers that aim to entice us with plenty of action, atmosphere, and strong presentation. There is little room for gameplay here.

The journalist and host Geoff Keighley has been hosting the event since 2020, providing an alternative to the E3 press conferences.

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I look forward to these events every year.

I love discovering new games and being entertained by cool trailers. The entire gaming community comes together, and you really feel the joy and passion for the shared hobby.

This year was different.

Little expected and still disappointed

We are indeed in a challenging gaming year. In 2022, the industry is feeling the impacts of the pandemic. The last few years have already been characterized by delays of significant titles.

The big highlight this year was undoubtedly Elden Ring, which exploded on Metacritic and received stunning reviews. Our current major highlight is Diablo Immortal, which we currently see as the strongest release in the MeinMMO editorial team. And that, despite Blizzard’s mobile title being heavily criticized for pay-to-win mechanics.

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And what’s coming now in the AAA segment? Nothing for a long time.

Hogwarts Legacy is still a glimmer of hope, set to release in winter 2022. And here too, a further delay to 2023 wouldn’t be the biggest surprise.

Update: The same applies to Forspoken, a fantasy action RPG set to release in October 2022. Here, rumors are already circulating about another delay. Forspoken slipped through as an exciting blockbuster in the original version of the article, which Canelloni pointed out to me in the comments.

Unfortunately, you could really feel that at the Summer Game Fest. The event can’t even be blamed for it. What can they show that’s truly new when there’s simply nothing available?

Even though I was already aware of all this in advance, I still had hope that there would be that one surprise. That one thing that none of us expected and would make us cheer.

That one thing did not happen.

The biggest highlight that quickly stormed the Twitter trends was the announced remake of The Last of Us. Unfortunately, that was leaked shortly before, otherwise I would have cheered during the event.

Just when the music starts at minute 00:30, I feel it in my stomach and get goosebumps:

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One of the best PS4 games of all time is getting a remake on PS5 and PC

But now, that a remake is the big highlight of the Summer Game Fest really says a lot.

Many dark horror trailers with oppressive atmosphere

After dealing with what was missing from the Summer Game Fest, let’s take a look at what was there: strikingly dark vibes.

Perhaps it’s because most of us have collectively been plagued by dark thoughts for the last two years. This also applies to the people who create our games. Out of around 35 trailers shown, at least 25 had something dark, with rooms filled with monsters or aliens or something oppressive.

I’ll let a few example trailers speak for themselves:

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Layers of Fears Reveal Trailer

Layers of Fears is a horror game in the classic sense. The predecessor, Layers of Fear, is known for its psychedelic horror, where exploring dark places and narratives is a major focus.

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Aliens: Dark Descent reveals first trailer at Summer Game Fest – Promises action-packed squad battles

Aliens: Dark Descent basically looks like a tactical shooter, but it also looks more like a nasty horror game – narrow corridors, aliens, fear.

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New horror game comes from a developer of Dead Space and looks exactly like that

Callisto Protocol is from the creators of Dead Space and looks appropriately so. Here too, many classic horror elements with nasty tentacle monsters that latch onto heads.

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Ex-Blizzard employees introduce F2P strategy game – Show battle between huge monster and combat robot

Yes, even in the newly introduced strategy game Stormgate, I had the feeling I was seeing more of a sci-fi horror.

These are just four exemplary trailers that capture the evening’s atmosphere quite well. Of course, there were also contrasting programs, like the announced DLC for the humorous cartoon game Cuphead. Such things were rare, however.

Even though I generally like dark atmospheres, the sheer volume of it may have influenced my perspective of the event.

We don’t have to view the gaming year as dark

Apparently, we can expect a few horror scenarios in gaming in the coming months and one to two years, along with few AAA titles.

On a purely professional level, this is indeed difficult for us. Because big, new releases, like recently Elden Ring, Lost Ark, and yes, also Diablo Immortal, always enliven our MeinMMO! But that’s not as relevant to you, dear readers, as it is to me.

Because we can view the drought in the AAA area as a great opportunity. There will be cool releases, but they won’t make as big a splash as an Elden Ring.

This means that smaller productions have a chance to shine in their full glory without gigantic competitors. Perhaps we will look at these games more consciously in our constant search for something new.

A counter-program to this is the Wholesome Direct, which is dedicated to showcasing small indie titles that provide a comforting feeling. Last year, for example, Unpacking was presented, which became a real hidden gem.

One doesn’t have to view everything pessimistically. Colleague Benedict found, for instance, that a new survival game for Steam looks like what New World didn’t dare to be.

What games are you looking forward to this year?

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Fortnite stole the ‘Among Us’ idea and now they are working together – Here’s how to get the new items

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 2 minutes

In Fortnite the popular Imposter mode was introduced in 2021. However, upon closer observation, it was found that the mode was heavily copied from Among Us. Now, after the developers of Among Us and Epic Games have communicated, a collaboration should take place soon, and therefore we will show you the items and how to get them.

What was stolen from Fortnite? Not only the gameplay was designed in a similar environment, but the map was also copied. The tasks, as well as sabotages, could also be traced back to the deduction game “Among Us”. Gary Porter, a Twitter user, put a comparison online showing how similar the two modes look.

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After this dilemma, the developer of Among Us explained on social networks that he would have preferred to enter into an official collaboration instead of letting it unfold so sneakily.

Fortnite then responded online on Twitter with the “Among Us” tag, asking whether they would be interested in entering into a collaboration.

This has now been realized, and many players have long awaited that the items would finally be made available in Fortnite. We will show you which items those are and how to get them.

Cool Back Blings and a Fun Dance

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Image of the items in Fortnite (via. innersloth)

What items are available in Fortnite for Among Us? Players in Fortnite have the opportunity to unlock two items from Among Us. They are as follows:

  • Distraction Dance – Emote
  • Crewmate – Back accessory

The back accessory is special because you have the choice of 10 different colors of the Crewmates if you have unlocked it.

How do I get the items? To get the items, you must purchase Among Us in the Epic Games Store. The game costs €3.99 and needs to be purchased while logged in with your linked Fortnite/Epic Games account. This way, Epic Games knows which account the items should be assigned to.

If you have already purchased Among Us, you will either get the items for free or you will need to purchase a star package for Among Us in the “Addons” section in the Epic Games Store. It is sufficient to choose the cheapest package.

Will they come to the Item Shop? That is still unknown, but it is quite possible that the items might appear in the Item Shop at a later date.

More about Fortnite can be found here:

How much time do I have to get the items? The offer runs for quite a while. You have until June 9, 2023, to purchase Among Us and receive the items.

What do you think of the items in Fortnite? Do you think they are cool or are they not for you and would you rather stick with your familiar backpacks and dances in Fortnite? Feel free to let us know in the comments what you think!

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Destiny 2 reduces the damage of a powerful ability by 42% and doesn’t even notify you

Britta ♤ BeAngel Britta ♤ BeAngel Reading time 3 minutes

The small throwing hammer in Destiny 2 is popular, but evidently also hard to control. Several times already, the powerful melee ability of the Titan was supposed to be adjusted. But this week it turned out that the damage was not reduced at all. MeinMMO tells you what Bungie has now communicated retroactively and what impact this has on the damage of the small throwing hammer.

What adjustment did Bungie forget to mention? Already in December 2021 and in the big update 4.1.0. from May 2022, Bungie announced changes to the small throwing hammer, one of the melee abilities of the Titan.

At that time, the much too strong combination of “Roaring Flames” and a few melee exotics like “Synthoceps” or “Wormgod’s Touch” was supposed to be adjusted. They caused more damage than intended. Yet even after the updates, the small throwing hammer was hardly weaker, and Titans continued to forge ahead solo through the toughest endgame activities.

Now Bungie explained on Twitter that they simply forgot to reduce the damage. The community manager informed with a statement on Twitter:

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Is it a “stealth nerf”? Although it was initially changed without further information in the patch note, it was actually not a nerf. The change was already known, it just didn’t work.

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42% less damage for popular Titan melee combo

What does this mean for the damage? First of all, it can be stated that the damage now behaves as Bungie had planned.

  •  Roaring Flames: 
    • Now activated by solar ability kills and kills with solar ignitions. 
    • Now causes 20 instead of 30 % increased ability damage to combatants per stack. 

The melee damage bonus will therefore be reduced when the perks from Falcon’s Mark, Double-Punch, Wormgod’s Touch, or Synthoceps are active. In PvP, this means 13 instead of about 25 % increased ability damage to players per stack. 

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Titans love their solar-powerful mini hammer.

The player LegoWitch tested this and published the exact changes in damage on reddit. He ultimately calculates a 42 percent nerf for the combination of Synthoceps and Roaring Flames x3.

Typically, you receive a 1.2x multiplier per stack through Roaring Flames. If you added one of the mentioned melee exotics prior to the patch, you were receiving roughly 1.31x per stack, with the difference culminating in an increase of ~33% at Roaring Flames x3 with Syntho versus the expected interaction.

After the patch, this was fixed to properly reduce the damage at each stack. So if you add Synthoceps, you get a 1.1x multiplier from Roaring Flames for each stack.

The difference at x3 is about 23%. When you switch from the erroneous increase to the intended decrease, you receive a 0.77x / 1.33x = 0.58x multiplier or a 42 percent nerf for the combination of Syntho and Roaring Flames x3.

explains LegoWitch on reddit the change

Titan hammer melee still strong enough: Even after this change, Titans have nothing to worry about. Even if some solo endgame activities can no longer be completed in Easy-Mode, the small throwing hammer of the Titan with “Roaring Flames” x3 and an exotic still deals decent damage and feels immensely strong.

This is also explained by the German YouTuber Miftaka, who sweeps through a Lost Sector with his Titan:

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Check out this news about Destiny 2 as well:

What do you think about the retroactive information? Did you even notice the change to your Titan? Or did you not notice anything at all? Feel free to leave us a titan-strong comment and let us know what you think about the adjustments of the small hammer or if you prefer to use other options.

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The best upgrade for my gaming setup 2022 cost me just 12 euros

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Are you looking for a cheap and simple upgrade for your desk that will improve your workspace or gaming setup in the long run? MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann bought a small upgrade for his setup, and it was definitely worth it.

I often sit at my desk in the evenings reading, working, or playing my current favorite games. However, looking at a monitor in a dark room can eventually tire your eyes. That’s why I had already bought a great lamp for my desk, but the room itself remained dark.

I was therefore consciously looking for an option to illuminate my desk better. However, I didn’t want to constantly turn on the ceiling lights or get a desk lamp that only lights up my desk in one spot.

Eventually, I bought an LED light strip that costs just 12 euros.

A simple light strip significantly improves the desk and costs hardly anything

What kind of product is this? The furniture giant IKEA has now entered the gaming world and offers furniture for gamers in collaboration with ASUS. However, IKEA has been selling LED light strips for several years now, which are sold under the name “LEDBERG”. These are usually glued or attached to drawers so that you can see your laundry or other items inside. The light strip is then connected to the power outlet with a plug.

I bought one of these light strips at IKEA and placed it on my desk behind my monitors. The light strip costs only 12 euros and can be installed in a few minutes. The version from IKEA can be interconnected, allowing the light strip to be extended as needed. You can connect a total of three pieces (each 25 cm long).

What’s so great about it? The improvement is immediately visible, and I’ve attached a photo for you. When I sit at my desk in the evenings and don’t have the ceiling light on, I have a soft backlight. Since my desk is in a rather dark corner of the room, the lighting makes a big difference.

My desk with the LED strip. It provides quite a bit of lighting.

This is much more comfortable for the eyes than staring at a bright screen. Because the eye has not just a single light source (my monitor), but it has significantly more light to work with.

I also combine this LED light strip with a monitor lamp, which I additionally mounted on my right monitor. You can read why such a lamp is also recommended on MeinMMO:

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Are there any disadvantages? I had to take some time for the setup at first. Because my mouse and keyboard cables were in the way, and the rigid version cannot be attached to the monitor. With flexible strips, I quickly found myself at 30 euros at IKEA.

The second thing that could also be bothersome is the appearance. A loose light strip on the desk may first appear cheap. This hasn’t really bothered me so far, but I could consider buying the flexible version in the future. This version can be attached to the back of my monitor and will then also disappear from my tidy desk.

Other manufacturers also offer LED strips, but with more features

Is it only available from IKEA? IKEA is not the only company that offers such LED strips. You can also find smart LED strips from various providers on Amazon that you can control a bit with a remote control or via an app. Govee and Philips Hue are probably the most well-known providers:

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I deliberately opted out of this app control option since I was only looking for a simple but effective solution for my desk. And I found that solution in this light strip.

Manufacturers like Philips now incorporate such LED strips into their televisions. My colleague from GameStar, Nils Raettig, is enthusiastic about Philips Ambilight and would like to see such a feature in gaming devices as well. Philips promises that Ambilight is supposed to counteract eye fatigue.

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LoL: Supporter of Aintracht Spandau makes the game of his life – Even steals the dragon blind

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

Aintracht Spandau, the LoL team of YouTuber HandOfBlood, remains unbeaten after the fourth matchday in the Prime League. A significant contribution to this was made by the supporter Olivier “Prime” Payet (cover image, via Prime League), who delivered a fantastic game on the champion Ashe against Penta 1860.

What was so special about the performance? Prime, the supporter of Aintracht Spandau, used an unusual champion in the match against Penta 1860. He played with Ashe, a classic marksman or AD carry.

While it is not uncommon for Ashe to be played as a supporter with a special build, it is rather rare in major tournaments. However, Prime delivered an outstanding game with Ashe:

  • He landed several great stuns with the Crystal Arrow (“R”)
  • He helped dominate the bot lane with good moves
  • In the end, he finished with Ashe at 3/2/9

However, the highlight was the dragon steal with a volley (“W”). It is no wonder that Prime was chosen as the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the match.

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Prime blind steals the dragon, continuing an important tradition

What’s the deal with the dragon steal? The jungler Rulfchen from Penta 1860 started the dragon just before minute 9. He pulled it out of its lair to deny Aintracht Spandau vision and prevent a steal.

However, Prime was roaming in the jungle with Ashe and fired a volley over the wall without vision and unaware of the health points – promptly stealing the dragon to the surprise of everyone:

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This way, Prime maintains an important tradition. Because as early as spring, Aintracht Spandau had a clear strategy. They focused heavily on the first dragons to build early pressure for the fight for the dragon soul.

Even now in the summer split, they have secured every single first dragon of the game so far.

Why actually Aintracht Spandau? For the 4th matchday, HandOfBlood’s team and his agency INSTINCT 3 renamed themselves from Eintracht Spandau to Aintracht Spandau. The reason for this is a trick with the alphabet to stand at the top of the ladder.

Prime lands multiple ultimates across the map

What was also special about Prime’s performance? Besides the outstanding dragon steal, Prime managed everything that evening. He shot countless Enchanted Crystal Arrows across the map, securing even kills that should have been impossible.

This way, she could use volley and the Enchanted Crystal Arrow more often.

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On the 5th matchday, Aintracht Spandau will face Team WAVE. They have so far achieved two wins and two losses, but surprisingly managed to defeat MOUZ.

Anyone interested in the course of Aintracht Spandau’s spring split can find a summary of all important events here:

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At minute 14, Prime shot his arrow from the bot lane towards the top lane and even secured a kill with it:

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Support Ashe with a special cooldown build

Why play support Ashe? Ashe is designed as a classic AD carry but offers some slows and a stun on her ultimate. This allows her to be helpful to her team even as a supporter.

The core element of the build is the item Imperial Mandate. This grants mana regeneration and additionally deals magical damage when abilities slow or incapacitate enemies. This is then combined with a lot of ability haste, which reduces the cooldowns of abilities.

This way, she could use volley and the Enchanted Crystal Arrow more often.

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The Cycle: Frontier was a beacon of hope in the lame shooter year of 2022, disappointing after release on Steam

Marko Jevtic Marko Jevtic Reading time 4 minutes

On June 08, The Cycle: Frontier finally launched on Steam. The shooter from Germany sees itself as a competitor to Escape from Tarkov, which aims to attract more casual players. The beta was very well received, but after the release only 52% of the reviews on Steam are positive. What happened?

The shooter year 2022 is off to a slow start. The major releases from the end of last year – such as Halo Infinite, Battlefield 2042, and CoD Vanguard – have disappointed across the board. Additionally, service games like CoD Warzone are in an identity crisis.

Because of this, The Cycle: Frontier was for many perhaps the biggest shooter hope of the year, next to Modern Warfare 2. After two beta tests that were very successful and where the game received a lot of praise, many thought this would be the big hope for shooters in 2022.

However, the release is going differently than many had hoped. Currently, after almost 3,500 reviews on Steam, only 52% of them are positive (as of June 10, 9:51 AM). What is the reason?

Watch the gameplay of The Cycle: Frontier in the trailer:

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The Cycle: Frontier gameplay in the trailer

The Cycle: Frontier is a “Free Tarkov, but in Space”

What kind of game is this? The Cycle: Frontier has a turbulent development history. The German developer YAGER had little success with an initial version of the game that was a battle royale.

The game was switched to a PvPvE gameplay, which is most similar to Escape from Tarkov. In this form, the game received the addition “Frontier” in the title and is meant to be a F2P alternative to Tarkov. Additionally, The Cycle: Frontier targets less hardcore players than the military simulation Tarkov.

The philosophy with which The Cycle: Frontier was developed was revealed to us by the developers a few months ago in an interview:

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How do players find the shooter? In the two closed beta tests that were available for a few months, the game received generally positive feedback. This was rewarded with strong player numbers and great success on Twitch.

Accordingly, many were eagerly awaiting the full release, which was only announced when the developers felt the game was ready. On June 08, it finally launched. However, the positive atmosphere could not be smoothly maintained.

Only 52% on Steam: What the players say

Player numbers are strong enough to frequently be at the top of the Steam trends, and the all-time peak of around 27,000 players simultaneously is not bad. It is also going well on Twitch. But only about half of all reviews on Steam are positive.

What do players praise? Those who read these reviews recognize a clear trend. There are indeed several things that are well received across the board. They include:

  • Solid gunplay.
  • Good sound design.
  • Relatively long time-to-kill (TTK) ensures exciting, strategic gunfights.
  • Exciting balance of risk and reward.
  • Minimal wait times when joining matches (which is a major drawback in Tarkov).

Players refer to The Cycle: Frontier as “Free Tarkov, but in space” and mean that as a great compliment. However, there are also many issues that disturb the community. These include both bugs and fundamental design problems.

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What do players criticize? Criticism has been directed at several glitches, bugs, and crashes that are present in the game and in some cases “steal” players’ hard-earned loot. Many negative reviews read as if frustrated players are venting due to lost gear.

However, more fundamental problems are often criticized. The game is said to be hardly fun for solo players, as the long TTK gives them a significant disadvantage and players with better loot have an excessive advantage.

One user writes in the Steam reviews:

The number of duos that you encounter as a solo player makes the game incredibly frustrating BECAUSE the TTK is so long. Long TTK creates very exciting 1v1’s but makes a 1v2 annoying because you are simply destroyed if you can’t surprise the opponents.

The equipment balancing is non-existent. Weapons and armor become drastically better from level to level, and there’s almost no variance that allows for counterplay. Weapons that are blue or better have no trade-offs to balance the strengths, and armor is a very shallow “X amount of shield”; nobody will trade shield strength for stamina recovery, that’s simply nonsensical.

Jon-San in the Steam reviews

Even players from the beta are frustrated. Many of the major bugs that the community believed needed to be fixed at release are still in the game. The fact that expensive DLC packages are in the shop instead is particularly annoying for some. A player on Steam says: “They haven’t done anything to improve the game, but hey, at least they’ve added €100 in DLC” (via Steam)

How are the developers reacting? On Twitter, the developers at YAGER have already communicated that they are keeping an eye on the bugs. A hotfix is supposed to be released today, with a larger patch to follow at a later date.

However, whether and when the larger design problems mentioned will be fixed is currently unknown.

This type of Tarkov-like shooter is becoming a trend in the industry. The upcoming CoD should also have a mode that plays like The Cycle or Escape from Tarkov. Here you can find out what is known about it:

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Pokémon GO brings back level 4 raids for Community Day – But there is a major restriction

Franzi Korittke Franzi Korittke Reading time 4 minutes

At the end of June, the next Community Day will take place in Pokémon GO, bringing back a special form of level-4 raids. We at MeinMMO have looked into what these raids will be, what restrictions there will be, and what the trainers have to say about it.

What kind of event is this? On June 25, 2022, the Community Day featuring Kapuno will take place in Pokémon GO. The Dark and Dragon Pokémon from the 5th generation will be found everywhere in the wild, as you know from other C-Days.

In addition to the numerous spawns of the rather rare Pokémon and some bonuses, the event also has another special feature for you: level-4 raids. However, these will be a bit different from what you are currently used to from other raids and will therefore also have a significant restriction. We will show you what to expect.

When will the C-Day and raids take place? While the actual Community Day with Kapuno will take place on June 25 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time, you will be able to find the level-4 raids immediately afterwards from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time.

These are the level-4 raids for the Community Day in June

What kind of raids are these? In Pokémon GO, you can participate in various raids with different difficulty levels. Since the end of 2022, there have only been raid levels 1, 3, 5, and Mega, but now there will also be a raid boss returning to level-4 raids for the first time in a while.

During the Community Day in June, you can encounter Duodino, the evolution of Kapuno. But that’s not all; not everyone can participate in the raids as usual. However, you will be rewarded with a special bonus when you play these raids.

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What restriction is there? Unlike the other raids, you can only join the level-4 raid on-site. Participating with a remote raid pass is not possible. To fit with the Season of GO, Niantic wants to lure you outside again.

You will need to walk directly to the gym as before the introduction of the popular remote raids and use a raid pass or premium raid pass to participate.

Earn a special bonus: Besides defeating the raid boss, you can also expect another special bonus. After the raid, you will unlock additional Kapuno spawns for 30 minutes, 300 meters around the gym. The same shiny chance will apply as during the three-hour Community Days.

Kapuno, Duodino, and Trikephalo normal and as Shiny

Contrary to the first event announcement in the game, there will be no minimum number of trainers needed to earn this bonus. You can basically play in smaller groups (via twitter.com).

How difficult is a level-4 raid? In the past, level-4 raids have been relatively difficult to complete alone. Niantic has now announced in a statement on Twitter that the level-4 raids with Duodino will be even a bit harder.

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They recommend bringing at least 2-5 other trainers. How difficult the raids will actually be and whether Duodino can possibly be defeated alone remains to be seen.

Trainers are asking, “Is this a joke?”

In social networks, the return of level-4 raids is a big topic. The restriction regarding the use of remote raid passes is particularly criticized, as some trainers are hardly connected with other players on-site, making it difficult to coordinate for raids.

Comments can be found like this in the reddit community around TheSilphRoad as well as in the subreddit:

  • Starwars9629-: “Where am I supposed to find other trainers?”
  • Plus-Pomegranate8045: “Ahhh yes, the mythical creatures known as ‘other trainers’. I have a better chance of encountering Bigfoot”
  • bobnbill: “Their solution for the problem they created (returning to 3-hour community days, i.e., less accessible for many people due to work, weather, location, etc.) is to make people raid in groups (thus spending money) to extend the event by 30 minutes at a specific location. Because that is the best way to maintain the magic of such events. I am unimpressed.”
  • Worried_Patience_117: “Is this a joke?”
  • Baron: “This whole in-person raiding nonsense would make a little sense if Niantic were trying to make it easier to connect with other trainers or somehow guide trainers to the same gyms. I see familiar names in gyms, and sometimes when I attack a gym, those folks actually dive in, but unless I’m walking around and shouting for 4 city blocks, I will never know who those people are.

    10 gyms in this 4-block radius and 3 raids going on, even if everyone were to head out for a personal raid within a 20-minute period, there is a 0.05% chance that all players would gather at the same gym and engage in battle within that same 2-minute window. Everyone just walks past each other in this game like ships in the night.”
  • HexOfTheRitual: “I am a solo player in a rural area, I have literally never seen another player conducting a raid near me. RIP.”

As the community reactions clearly show, a lack of communication options with other trainers in the game plays a decisive role. For years, the community has been demanding an in-game chat in Pokémon GO. Whether Niantic will implement this in the future remains to be seen.

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What do you think about the new level-4 raids? Are you well-connected in your local community and able to participate in the raids without issues? Or are you more on your own and having trouble finding other players now? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with other trainers.

In the coming weeks, there will be quite a lot happening in Pokémon GO. We will show you all events in June and which ones are worth attending.

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Player shows insane record in Diablo Immortal: Killstreak of 7,748 enemies for 303,000 XP – But how?

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

Many players are now diving into the endgame grind of Diablo Immortal. As in every part of the series, you need to kill hordes of enemies to acquire loot and XP. A player recently showed his record on Twitch and came up with insane numbers.

This is the record: The Twitch streamer and YouTuber Rob2628 has been farming diligently in Diablo Immortal during a live stream. Quite a few kills accumulated in a massacre: he killed 7,748 enemies in a row without a break.

A massacre bonus occurs when you kill many enemies in succession and then continue fighting more, without ever leaving the battle. They are a popular method to farm experience points and shorten grind phases in the story.

Rob2628 received a whopping 303,000 experience points for his killstreak. And there could have been even more, as he plays above the “server paragon”. Every day, the “level” of the server increases by 2. If you are significantly above it, you receive up to 50% less XP. If you’re below it, you receive up to double the amount of XP.

In fact, the amount farmed here is around 600,000 experience points. It could be even over a million.

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How did the player do this? Rob2628 was in the archives of Zoltun Kull with a group of 4 players. There, you will find The Hidden Niche in the northeast.

The niche is quite small and many enemies spawn repeatedly, which he dealt with along with his team. The place is one of the alternatives to the best farm spots in Diablo Immortal, which another player has already presented.

However, this spot also seems to work well for others. The player FKP2W showed on reddit a picture of his personal massacre record. There, his killstreak of 3,679 enemies can be seen. He even received 342,000 XP for it. His simple answer to the question of how: “We ran in a circle.”

More guides and information about Diablo Immortal:

Massacre – The best method for leveling, although tedious

Why it’s worth it: Massacre bonuses are widely regarded as the best method for leveling. Especially beyond level 60 for paragon levels, when you can no longer follow the story. Massacres increase the amount of experience points you receive per kill.

However, another player explained that massacres beyond 100 kills do not provide any further advantage. Massacres apply a multiplier to your kills that grows with each kill. However, the maximum is reached at 100.

Each additional kill over 100 does give more experience than without a massacre, but does not increase the multiplier anymore. Simply put: 10 massacres with 100 kills grant the same experience as one massacre with 1,000 kills.

Here you can find gameplay for all 6 classes. In our tier list for Diablo Immortal, you can read which class is the best:

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What other advantages are there? As some players explain in the reddit thread of FKP2W, massacres in the open world have two more advantages:

  • with so many enemies, legendary loot is sure to be found
  • the grind is worth it for monster essences

Monster essences can be submitted in the Horadric Codex, and for 10 pieces, you receive another batch of XP. Additionally, the codex entries contribute to the battle pass, for which level progression you receive even more experience points. Another reason why the grind is so popular.

If you are still having trouble farming or want to try higher hell levels, you should probably increase your combat rating:

Diablo Immortal: How to increase your combat rating

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5 curious games on Steam under 5 euros that always excite me

Sayumi (Lena) Sayumi (Lena) Reading time 4 minutes

On Steam, there are thousands of games that are available for free or under 5 euros. MeinMMO author Lena introduces you to 5 of them that might seem quirky.

Of course, I could now list “normal,” grandiose games like Lost Ark or Ori and the Blind Forest, but I usually have a relatively quirky taste that some might describe as strange.

Therefore, I would like to introduce you to 5 quirky games from my Steam library that cost no more than 5 euros and to which I gladly return time and again.

Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition – 4.99 €

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Plants vs. Zombies Game Trailer

Quirky, yet celebrated by many, is Plants vs. Zombies. In the game, you need to place plants, vegetables, or other produce on your property while a wild horde of zombies attacks you in waves (via Steam).

Sounds strange, but it’s incredibly fun. The further you progress, the higher the difficulty level becomes, which should not be underestimated at all.

If you like tower defense games, Plants vs. Zombies might be just right for you.

Before a round, you must decide on different placeable items to take into battle against the wild horde. In adventure mode, you unlock other modes and additional items that you can use in subsequent rounds.

Pro
  • Increasing difficulty level
  • Many different items, allowing for various strategies
  • High replay value
Contra
  • Playable only in 4:3 resolution
  • Only 50 different levels in adventure mode

Plantera – 2.99 €

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Sandbox RPG Plantera in the Trailer

The probably quirkiest game on this list is Plantera, an indie game more about plants and animals than zombies. It’s a simulation game where you gradually build your own garden (via Steam).

It resembles a typical mobile game, as you can only plant various trees, bushes, and vegetables in certain locations. After that, you have to wait for them to grow to earn coins. With these coins, you can buy more plants, animals, and other bonuses.

If you enjoy casual games or are just looking for something involving cute piglets and grumpy-looking workers that can also run in the background, Plantera is just right for you. Either you click yourself and collect everything, or you let the hard-working workers do the job.

Pro
  • Playable alongside series or Discord, requires no increased attention
  • Adorable pixel graphics
  • Interesting for achievement hunters on Steam
Contra
  • No elaborate gameplay
  • Quickly “playable through”

Vampire Survivors – 2.39 €

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Action-Roguelike Vampire Survivors in the Trailer

In this rogue-like survival game, you must survive for 30 minutes while being attacked by a variety of monsters (via Steam). Currently, you can choose from 7 different stages, each confronting you with different enemies.

The reviews on Steam also recommend Vampire Survivors:

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Additionally, there are currently 30 characters, each starting with different abilities. While one whirls around with a whip, the next fires goods to incapacitate the enemies.

In the process, you collect chests, level up the character, and equip them with different items in each run, each bringing various effects. This way, you can gather numerous achievements and tackle the maps in different ways.

If you enjoy rogue-likes and have no problem with older pixel graphics, this early access game might be for you. If you’re looking for the same gameplay but prefer to aim and shoot yourself, you should check out 20 Minutes Till Dawn for the same price.

Pro
  • Still receiving steady updates
  • Diverse item combos possible
  • Different difficulty levels
Contra
  • The game itself explains relatively little, which may hinder your entry
  • Randomized items in each round (RNG)
  • Attacks are executed automatically

The Binding of Isaac – 4.99 €

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What does the mother do with her son, why is he crying so hard, and why are there piles of poop everywhere? Many react something like this when they see The Binding of Isaac for the first time (via Steam). The game has now become a classic of rogue-likes, yet not everyone knows it.

The Binding of Isaac is one of the games I have played the most by far and still do. The original base game is already available for 4.99 €. However, there is a remake: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (via Steam), which completely overhauled the base game and added many new things, but that costs 14.99 €.

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You start as the boy Isaac, who flees from his mother and wants to defeat her. Different levels are generated in each run containing various items. With these items and your painful tears, you make your way to your mother’s foot and heart to destroy her.

This leads to many crazy runs with the wildest item combos.

Pro
  • Diverse item combinations possible
  • Ever-new levels and challenges
  • Several additional DLCs available that make the game even harder
Contra
  • RNG
  • Old UI, the remake addresses this much better

Digimon Masters Online – free

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Digimon Masters Online divides opinions. While some label it as a quick cash-grab, I’ve certainly had over 2,000 hours of fun in this MMORPG. As a Digimon fan, you will definitely enjoy this game (via Steam).

You can choose between different characters (Tamer) and select your partner Digimon to fight against other Digimon. It is currently the only online game of the franchise that is available in all countries.

Although another MMO called Digimon Super Rumble has been announced, it is still only playable in Korean and via roundabout methods here.

In the MMORPG, you level up well-known Digimon like Agumon, Gabumon, and Patamon as well as your Tamer through quests, battles, or items. Additionally, there are raids and dungeons where you can grind valuable items.

Pro
  • Over 110 different Digimon as partners available
  • Nostalgia guaranteed
  • Since 2009, it has received continuous updates and events
Contra
  • Has a cash shop (Pay2Win)
  • Generic quests

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What do you think of the games on this list? Do you have any other (quirky) games you would like to share with other MeinMMO readers? Feel free to write it to us in the comments.

Is all of this too cheap for you? Then we have the right article for you, which shows you the 5 most expensive Steam games: The 5 most expensive games on Steam – for virtual train rides, you can pay up to 10,000 €

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New World finally removes annoying dungeon orbs – But the new solution also receives criticism

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 3 minutes

In a new dev update, the developers of New World discussed upcoming updates. In July, the focus will be on Dungeons. A new instance will be released, the Dungeon Finder will be introduced, and the Orbs required to join Dungeons will be removed. However, players will still not be able to run an unlimited number of Dungeons.

What changes with the Orbs? Those wishing to join a Dungeon will currently need a special Orb. You can obtain this through crafting, the faction vendor, or by paying other players to open a Dungeon for you. One Orb will be required per group.

However, many found this mechanic restrictive, so it will be removed with the July patch. However, this comes with another limitation:

  • You can complete a maximum of 15 regular Dungeons per day.
  • You can complete a maximum of 20 mutated Dungeons per week.
  • If you still have Orbs at the start of the update, they will be converted into replacement crates from the Dungeons.

How is this perceived? The removal of the Orbs is generally viewed positively. Many accept the limit of 15 regular Dungeons per day, as this is supposed to prevent a specific boss from being farmed repeatedly to obtain the desired item.

However, many find the limit of 20 mutated Dungeons per week too low. Nevertheless, Amazon has the opportunity to make adjustments based on feedback.

Major updates for Dungeons, Perks, and Recycling

What else is changing with the Dungeons? The July patch brings the new Dungeons Seepocken and Schwarzpulver as well as the long-awaited Dungeon Finder.

From the April update, we already know how this Finder will work:

  • For this, you can walk to the entrance of a Dungeon and create a group search or join a group.
  • In the group search, you can specify how many tanks, healers, or damage dealers you want in your group.
  • Additionally, the attribute distribution and weapon mastery of players will be visible to check if they can fulfill their role.

You can watch the complete update in this video:

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What else does the patch bring aside from Dungeon adjustments? Another highlight of the July patch are the adjustments to the Perks. Currently, there are many effects on armor and weapons that are considered too weak. With the update, dozens of Perks will be revised or removed to ensure better overall gear.

Additionally, there will be several “Quality of Life” adjustments:

  • There should generally be more Epics and fewer green and blue gear from loot drops.
  • Specific items from Dungeon bosses can now be recycled and provide materials to craft the appropriate item.
  • Recycling should generally be more rewarding and have the chance to provide other materials upon destruction.
  • The gathering and upgrading disciplines in crafting should be levelled faster.
  • Blacksmithing and woodworking should be levelled faster.
  • Adjustments will be made to the new PvP reward path to ensure players cannot level it faster than originally planned. This path was introduced with the new PvP arenas at the end of May.

When can the new update be tested? The patch will only be brought to the test servers in July and is expected to be released at the end of July.

More about New World on MeinMMO:

What do you think about the changes in the July update? Are you looking forward to the new Dungeon and the Dungeon Finder? What do you think about the changes to the Orbs? Feel free to write it in the comments.

Find out more about future updates for New World in the roadmap:

New World finally reveals roadmap for 2022 – Brings PvP arenas and Dungeon Finder.

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MMORPG Black Desert fulfills a long-held wish of players with a new PvP arena

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With the patch on June 8, Black Desert received PvP arenas. In these, you do not fight with your gear from the open world, but receive special PvP gear. This eliminates the advantage that many grinders otherwise have in PvP. Accordingly, the new arena is well received.

What is this new feature in PvP? The major highlight of the new update is the Arena of Solare, where you fight 3v3 against other players:

  • As a team, you try to win three out of five rounds. A round lasts a maximum of three minutes. If a team is not completely defeated during this time, the team with the higher percentage of health points wins.
  • In the arena itself, you have special equipment. This can be saved in different templates and improved over time.
  • Potions, buff food, or other consumable items cannot be used in the arena. Higher levels also do not provide a stat advantage.
  • Overall, healing through abilities in the arena is reduced by 50%.
  • The arena can be entered automatically via a match search.
  • At the start, there are three different battlegrounds in random selection. All matches take place here. In the arenas, there are side objects such as a healing orb or a torch, which increases attack power for 30 seconds.

Immediately at the start, there is a pre-season with a leaderboard. Everyone starts with 1,150 points and you gain points for victories and lose points for defeats or if you do not play in the arena for several consecutive days. The highest rank – Solare Incarnate V – requires 2,401 points or more.

What is the requirement to enter the arena? You need level 60 and completion of the Succession/Awakening quests to participate in the PvP fights in the Arena of Solare. How you can quickly reach level 60, we reveal in our level guide.

In addition, there is currently a time restriction. The arena is only accessible from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and you cannot use seasonal characters for this.

This video gives you a first glimpse of the Arena of Solare:

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Black Desert new PvP arena in overview

“Finally, the day has come when we can enjoy the fights in BDO”

How does the equipment work exactly? In the previous PvP content like outpost battles, the “Red Battlefield” or open-world PvP, equipment plays a crucial role. Those who grind a lot or spend real money on upgrades are significantly stronger than any newcomer or any veteran who doesn’t invest as much time.

In the new PvP arena, you receive special equipment that only works there. At the beginning, you have access to basic stats and crystals. Over time, you collect the new currency Seals of Solare, with which you can unlock new equipment and new crystals.

This new equipment offers different effects or enhances different attributes.

Black Desert equipment arena
With the new currency, you can unlock other equipment items.

How is the arena being received? Really well. Both on reddit and on YouTube, players are praising it highly. This is mainly due to the standardized equipment:

  • Cynikuu can hardly believe his luck on reddit: “Is finally the day come when we can enjoy the action fights in Black Desert without spending 12 hours a day grinding mobs in circles? Truly a miracle!”
  • The player Original_HD has already had good experiences: “I have enjoyed every match so far, even with people who didn’t know how to play PvP… Please, dear experienced players, don’t be too toxic towards new players entering the PvP scene. We want this to be big so that Pearl Abyss recognizes the interest of the BDO community in PvP.”
  • The user LordBaneGaming writes on YouTube: “Finally. I have been saying for years that Black Desert needs the following: balanced equipment. Hooray!”

What do the critics say? Criticism has mainly been directed at individual bugs and the low rewards in the arena. Additionally, some players find the strong crowd control effects in the game annoying. However, these are also experienced in other PvP content of Black Desert.

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What do you think about the new PvP arena? Does the concept appeal to you, and could you imagine starting or returning to Black Desert for this? Feel free to write it in the comments.

Just in April, the MMORPG received a new expansion that had a lot to offer, especially for newcomers and PvE fans:

Black Desert is becoming more of a theme park MMORPG with the new expansion, and that is great

What do the critics say? Criticism has mainly been directed at individual bugs and the low rewards in the arena. Additionally, some players find the strong crowd control effects in the game annoying. However, these are also experienced in other PvP content of Black Desert.

More about Black Desert and MMORPGs on MeinMMO:

What do you think about the new PvP arena? Does the concept appeal to you, and could you imagine starting or returning to Black Desert for this? Feel free to write it in the comments.

Just in April, the MMORPG received a new expansion that had a lot to offer, especially for newcomers and PvE fans:

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Pokémon GO: All Events in June 2022 – Dates and Bonuses

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In the following overview, you will find all events taking place in June 2022 in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO will tell you which dates you should keep free and which bonuses you can look forward to.

What does our overview show? In Pokémon GO, numerous events await you every month, and June 2022 will feature several of them. We have listed all the events that you can expect in the coming weeks in the following overview.

We will show you the really big events, such as the Pokémon GO Fest, as well as shorter events like the weekly Raid and Spotlight Hours. Additionally, we will discuss the changes in the GO Battle League.

All Events in June 2022 at a Glance

In the coming weeks, there will be several events in Pokémon GO. You can find out which ones in the table below. At the end of the article, we will also show you which contents are particularly worth it.

Since not all information about the individual events is yet known at this point, we will regularly update the article.

DateEvent
01. JuneStart of the new season:
Season of GO
01. JuneRaid Hour with
Kyogre*
01. June –
01. July		Research Breakthrough
with Klikk*
01. June –
07. June		5-Star Raids with
Kyogre*
01. June –
07. June		Mega Raids with
Mega-Steelix*
01. June –
08. June		PvP: Great League and
Great League Remix
04. June –
05. June		Pokémon GO Fest 2022
07. JuneSpotlight Hour with
Nasgnet* and double
Catching Candy
07. June –
12. June		Adventure Week
07. June –
16. June		5-Star Raids with
Groudon*
07. June –
16. June		Mega Raids with
Mega-Aggron*
08. JuneRaid Hour with
Groudon*
08. June –
22. June		PvP: Ultra League and
Catching Cup: Pokémon GO
Fest Edition
14. JuneSpotlight Hour with
Mantax* and double
Sending Candy
15. JuneRaid Hour with
Groudon*
15. June –
22. June		PvP: Master League and
Fossil Cup
16. June –
30. June		Crossover Event
16. June –
23. June		5-Star Raids with
Mewtwo*
(Charge Attack: Shadow Ball)
16. June –
23. June		Mega Raids with
Mega-Venusaur*
18. JunePvP: GO Battle Day
21. JuneSpotlight Hour with
Spinarak* and double
Evolution XP
22. JuneRaid Hour with
Mewtwo*
22. June –
29. June		PvP: Great League and
Retro Cup
23. June –
01. July		5-Star Raids with
Mewtwo*
(Charge Attack: Psychic)
23. June –
01. July		Mega Raids with
Mega-Blastoise*
25. JulyCommunity Day with
Kapuno*
28. JuneSpotlight Hour with
Hat-Pikachu
29. JuneRaid Hour with
Mewtwo*
29. June –
06. July		PvP: Ultra League and
Kanto Cup

Pokémon marked with a (*) can also be caught in their shiny form with a bit of luck.

Which Events are Particularly Worth It in June?

The Themed Events:

  • Pokémon GO Fest 2022 (June 4 and 5): The GO Fest is one of the biggest events in Pokémon GO. You will encounter numerous spawns and cool shinies, as well as receive great bonuses. This year, the mysterious Pokémon Shaymin celebrates its debut, and you can expect the Ultra Beast Anego, a completely new type of monsters.
  • Adventure Week (June 7 to June 12): During Adventure Week, you will encounter Fossil and Rock Pokémon much more frequently in Pokémon GO. Although which ones will be present is not yet known, in the past, they have included monsters like Kabuto, Amonitas, Anorith, or Lileep. These can only be found occasionally in the game but are needed for completing the special research on Meltan.
  • Crossover Event (June 16 to June 30): The Crossover Event takes place on the occasion of the collaboration with the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Pokémon GO is set to receive its own edition. However, what exactly you can expect at the event is still unknown.

Raids: In June, you will find three strong raid bosses in the Level 5 Raids: Kyogre, Groudon, and Mewtwo. All three belong to the best attackers in Pokémon GO, so you should capture these raid bosses. With a bit of luck, you might even catch them in their shiny form.

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Spotlight Hours: The weekly spotlight hours include rather average Pokémon. However, the Pokémon from the last spotlight hour is still unknown but is rumored by Niantic to be a shiny. So a new Pokémon might make its (shiny) debut. But this remains to be seen.

What do you think of the planned events in June? Which one are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments.

Do you play the GO Fest with or without a ticket? We have summarized the differences for you.

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Summer Game Fest 2022: All News and Trailers – „What is The Rock doing there?“

Schuhmann Schuhmann Reading time 11 minutes

Today, on Thursday, 09.06., the most important gaming event of the year takes place: the Summer Game Fest 2022 replaces what used to be the giant press conferences of E3. Joining us is the MeinMMO live ticker. We bring you all the news and important information about the trailer fireworks of the new games.

What kind of event is this?

  • The journalist, host, and Doritos friend Geoff Keighley is known for his live events. He regularly hosts the Video Game Awards.
  • Keighley, who was part of E3 himself in the past, has been presenting the “Summer Game Fest” since 2020: It is something like a “compressed E3 press conference.”
  • The show is a trailer fireworks, with only a few minutes allocated per game, and the show lasts 90 minutes. Somewhere the games have to be introduced.

All trailers and announcements from SGF 2022

21:53: “The Last of Us” was the last segment. The show ends. June 2023 is expected to see the event return – probably directly against E3.

In our survey, you can explain how you rate the event:

Creators of “Last of Us” are making a multiplayer game

21:51: The Last of Us is apparently getting the minutes that were saved during the indie quick run now, just like Call of Duty.

21:49: The remaster of Last of Us is shown, with many wondering why such a recent game needs a remaster: “Built from the ground up for the PS5” – so for the people who were able to buy a PS5.

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One of the best PS4 games of all time is getting a remake on PS5 and PC

21:42: Naughty Dog is making a multiplayer game. The game is supposed to be “very large” and made by many veterans from Uncharted and Last of Us. We are supposed to learn more in 2023. It is said to connect Naughty Dog’s storytelling with multiplayer.

There are still some warm words about how great the HBO series of “Last of Us” will be. The special gag is that the voice actors of the main characters from “The Last of Us” are also starring in the TV series: “No cameos – real roles.”

You can always tell that it is a pure PR show. Everyone has the best experiences. Everything is always something very special. And everyone is incredibly excited to be part of exactly the project they are currently promoting. This applies to The Rock, the game developers, and Troy Baker.

21:38: Gotham Knights is shown: A recorded message from Montreal comes in, which doesn’t really create a lot of excitement. The hero “Nightwing” is apparently something like Robin but cooler, the modern Batman sidekick.

This is the most important information about Gotham Knights:

  • Gotham Knights is an action game where you take on the role of the famous superheroes from Gotham City.
  • You can embark on the game in seamless co-op with up to 4 players. The co-op only works online. There is no split-screen.
  • Investigate crimes and chase known supervillains like Mister Freeze.
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Gotham Knights in the Character Trailer

21:37: “Layers of Fears” is getting its 2 minutes in the spotlight.

  • A new psycho-horror game called Layers of Fear is coming in Unreal Engine 5 – it carries the creative title Layers of Fears.
  • Layers of Fear is a psychedelic horror game in first-person, focusing on story and exploration.
  • Layers of Fears is set to be released in early 2023.
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Layers of Fears Reveal Trailer

21:35: I actually just want to see more of this fantasy-Destiny. Outriders!

21:33: The 90-minute mark has been crossed: Warhammer 40k: Vermintide is being shown. Even the show itself seems overwhelmed, not sending trailers fast enough – Keighley is overclocking too hard for its own infrastructure.

  • In Darktide, you play co-op with a group of up to 4 players.
  • You hack your way through the underworld of one of the massive hive cities of Warhammer 40K.
  • Futuristic weapons, hordes of enemies, huge bosses, and even some psychic abilities are in focus.
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Warhammer 40K: Darktide im Gameplay-Trailer

21:33: The new game is sending watchdog vibes, but it is the new Saint’s Row. Loudly bizarre people walk especially cool somehow into nothing.

Read the preview of Saints Row by GamePro:

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Saints Row presents character editor in Boss Factory trailer

21:29: Nightingale. This is a game for us, so for MMO players, what has been heard so far. Oh dear, the game makes the typical mistake of actually explaining gameplay. That is not something one is used to at the Summer Game Fest.

Apparently, it is very important to make “Realm Cards.”

  • Nightingale will be a new survival game in a Victorian fantasy world.
  • The game focuses entirely on PvE and co-op, you play solo or with friends against wild fairy creatures.
  • Crafting and building are central.
  • Survive, build an entire city, and protect it from attacks.
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A new survival game for Steam looks like what New World dared not to be
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Nightingale shows new trailer with PvE gameplay, looks more and more like Valheim

21:28: It looks like “The Quarry” – annoying teenagers die gruesomely in an 80s style. Somehow “Cabin in The Woods – the game.” Supposedly extremely good – that’s what people are saying at least. But what does the street really know?

The most important points about The Quarry:

  • The Quarry is an interactive horror game and the spiritual successor of Until Dawn.
  • The release is tomorrow, on June 10, for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.
  • You play from a third-person perspective and can control up to 9 different characters who must survive a night in Hackett’s Quarry.
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The Quarry in the Launch Trailer

Slaughter enemies to the music of System of a Down

21:24: In a new game, you are supposed to rhythmically slaughter enemies to music, accompanied by the growling of System of a Down. This is apparently called: Clearly tailored to a target audience.

The most important points about Metal: Hellsinger:

  • Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm first-person shooter.
  • Half human, half demon, and driven by revenge. You play as the nameless and fight your way through hell.
  • Each track has been specifically composed for the game, and metal icons such as Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Matt Heafy (Trivium), Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity), Randy Blythe (Lamb of God), Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), and Tatiana Shmailyuk (Jinjer) have grabbed the microphone.
  • The release of Metal: Hellsinger is in 2022.
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Metal: Hellsinger in the Gameplay Trailer

21:22: A feature of the Summer Game Fest: It is impossible to distinguish between advertising and show. Right now, several games are being blasted through simultaneously – apparently ads for the Xbox Game Pass.

For space and performance reasons, the start of the ticker can be found on page 2.

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A new survival game for Steam looks like what New World dared not to be

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

The new trailer for the upcoming survival game Nightingale excites MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus. As a survival expert, he is thrilled and sees many similarities to New World and Valheim. Only that Nightingale probably does many things better.

The gameplay of Nightingale looks like exactly the things that New World so much trimmed. Amazon’s MMO was early in development a kind of survival game with a PvP focus, but was later transformed into a PvE MMO.

New World, however, shied away from fully committing to survival. Why? One can only speculate. Instead, there is now a system that relies partly on classes and weapons and is more oriented towards MMORPGs.

Remnants of the original idea can still be found in New World. You have to chop down thousands of trees and mine stones to achieve something in crafting. Cities are built, but only through tasks, not through actual ‘building’.

But it wasn’t fully realized. Maybe they didn’t trust themselves or the players to have that much ambition.

I personally had a lot of fun with the system of New World, but I know from some MMO fans that they hated this strange mix. Nightingale now takes these ‘remnants’ and turns them into a new game. But see the trailer for yourself:

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Nightingale shows new trailer with PvE gameplay, looks more and more like Valheim

What makes the new trailer so special: The latest trailer shows gameplay from Nightingale. Particularly exciting is a short scene from minute 1:30, where the players apparently have created an entire city, over which a airship later flies.

New World also allows for the ownership of an entire city for guilds, but only according to predefined parameters. Nightingale (hopefully) lets us build everything ourselves as we imagine.

The second point that immediately grabbed me is the crazy monsters. From minute 0:47 you can briefly see some wild swamp creature. Nightingale is supposed to be full of fairy beings. If they all not only sparkle, but also come with a decent portion of horror, the world can only be brilliant.

And then there is of course the end. Right at the very end of the trailer, a creepy automaton woman appears, her head transforming into a skull. Story and survival create a mix that just always works.

PvE, Coop and Survival – The Perfect Mix

What is Nightingale at all? The new survival game by Inflexion Games, where former BioWare developers also work, focuses entirely on PvE. The game itself describes itself as “First-Person PvE Open World Survival-Crafting Game” that should be played solo or in cooperative mode.

The focus is on exploration, crafting and communal building. You should explore the world and take root there, as your old world will soon be destroyed by a magical storm. However, new dangers also threaten in this new place.

In further gameplay that I was able to preview, there are attacks from giants and horned satyrs that destroy your buildings.

What makes the game special is the setting. Nightingale takes place in a Victorian fantasy world, called “Gaslamp Fantasy.” Here, elements of industrialized England are mixed with fairy beings and monsters.

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When will the game be released? Nightingale is supposed to be released in early access for PC on Steam and Epic Games still in 2022. However, an exact date is still open.

After the successes of Valheim and most recently V Rising, I see Nightingale as the next potential hit for survival fans. The mix of survival, PvE, and a fantastic setting has worked well before and will certainly do so again.

In general, indie games have a good knack for realizing their own vision well. Some of the best survival games come from self-publishing studios like the one behind Nightingale:

The best survival games of 2022 for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox

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Pokémon GO: Community Day in June 2022 brings Kapuno – All Bonuses

Max Handwerk Max Handwerk Reading time 2 minutes

The Pokémon GO Community Day for June 2022 is now known. The dragon Pokémon Kapuno will be the star of the day.

What kind of Pokémon is this? Kapuno has long been one of the rarest monsters in Pokémon GO and was made a bit more available in recent months through occasional events or the research breakthrough in December 2021.

The Community Day in June now brings the big opportunity to catch the little dragon and also collect enough candy for its evolutions Duodino and Trikephalo.

In addition, the shiny rate of Kapuno will also be increased. You can also get the coveted monster in its shiny form:

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Kapuno and its shiny family

Furthermore, there are additional bonuses and content that we will show you here in the overview. There are also special raids.

All information about the Community Day in June 2022 with Kapuno

When does the Community Day take place? The Community Day with Kapuno will be held on June 25, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time.

All bonuses: The Community Day brings several bonuses that you can benefit from.

  • Four times hatching speed for eggs during the event
  • Double chance for XL candies when catching Kapuno
  • Double catching candies
  • 3 hours of lure modules
  • 3 hours of incense
  • Surprises from snapshot
  • One additional special trade during and up to 5 hours after the event
  • 50% less stardust cost for trading during and up to 5 hours after the event
  • If several trainers catch enough monsters on a lure module, Duodino will appear there
  • The special attack “Wirbler” when evolving Duodino to Trikephalo during or up to 5 hours after the event.
  • The Kapuno hat is returning to the shop. The scared a few players before.
  • The usual field research for 1 Euro is available

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Special Level 4 Raids after the Community Day – But only on-site

This is new: On the event day, you will find special level 4 raids from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, right after the event.

You can challenge Duodino there. But there is a catch: You can only use raid passes at the gym, no remote raid passes.

Additionally, there is a special reward: If you defeat Duodino, wild Kapuno will appear within a 300-meter radius of the gym for 30 minutes after the raid.

What do you think about the new four-player raids? Tell us in the comments!

Otherwise, the Pokémon GO Fest recently took place. However, there was some trouble regarding the shiny rate – here you can see the result of our survey on it.

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MMORPG has been re-released for the third time and it gets worse with each release

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 2 minutes

Kritika Online was released in 2017 in the West and has since gone through a turbulent history. The MMORPG has been completely shut down twice. It made a return on June 8, but has not generated much enthusiasm. Some believe that the game is getting worse with each new release.

What has been the history of the game so far?

Since yesterday, the MMORPG can be played again under the new title Kritika Global. However, the initial impression of players is more than negative.

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Kritika is now a Play2Earn game with 50 dollar character slots

What’s new in Kritika Global? Quite a bit. The new version focuses on Play2Earn and blockchain. The basic idea is that you can earn diamonds by participating in PvP tournaments and sieges or by selling items on the in-game market to receive diamonds from other players.

For the diamonds, you then receive C2X tokens, a cryptocurrency. One token is currently worth 0.84 euros.

Another new feature is that you can initially only create one character, as reported by the colleagues at MMOFallout. If you want to buy a second character slot, you have to spend 50 dollars.

However, even aside from Play2Earn and the shop, there is criticism. The game is reportedly going to offer the same content as Kritika: Reboot at least at the start, but the performance is said to be significantly worse. Additionally, some content will only be released later, including the important PvP tournaments for Play2Earn. These will start only on July 3.

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How can I play Kritika? If you want to try out the new MMORPG yourself, you can simply visit the official website, create an account for free, and download the game. It is free to play.

If you want to play a current and good MMORPG, you should take a look at the titles on this list:

The 15 currently best MMOs and MMORPGs 2022

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Report casts a grim light on the development of Fallout 76 – Speaks of crunch and layoffs

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 5 minutes

Fallout 76 was heavily criticized at release for struggling with bugs and issues. Also, there were some content pieces missing that players had expected, including NPCs. Kotaku has now spoken with former employees about the development. They report of crunch time before release, lack of coordination in management, and layoffs of developers.

What does the report say? The website Kotaku has spoken with ten former employees from Bethesda and the parent company ZeniMax Media. They report difficult conditions during the development of Fallout 76:

  • The management is said to have underestimated the development of a service and multiplayer game. Some issues encountered during implementation were reportedly dismissed by management.
  • QA testers are said to have worked ten hours a day in the months leading up to the release and six days a week. Furthermore, they reportedly received very little pay.
  • Some managers involved in the development allegedly showed no interest in the game at all.
  • Some long-term senior developers are said to have quit during the course of development.

The report is reminiscent in many ways of what BioWare was accused of during the development of Anthem.

We at MeinMMO contacted Bethesda and requested a statement regarding the allegations.

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Everything you need to know about Fallout 76 – in 2 minutes

Additional money and pizza were supposed to motivate on weekends

What do the former employees report? Especially the QA testers are said to have suffered under the conditions. They generally have a hard time in the industry, as they are expected to “just” play content and point out errors.

The report states that the testers had little earnings per hour and were regularly called to work on weekends. As compensation, there was $200 and free pizza. While this may have been sufficient motivation at first, it led to mental and health issues.

The reason for this was said to be that while the game kept growing, the developers were not given more time. After the announcement at E3 2018, the release date was not postponed.

Crunch is an ongoing issue in the gaming industry. It refers to massive overtime becoming the norm, with developers or employees working so much and experiencing so much stress that they become ill or have problems with their personal lives. This has also been reported with games like Cyberpunk 2077 or Red Dead Redemption 2.

How is management said to have reacted? According to Kotaku, employees from other studios were repeatedly brought in, such as from The Elder Scrolls Online or from Arkane Studios, the developer of Redfall.

However, although these teams already had experience with online games, their feedback was reportedly ignored by management.

A former employee says:

During development, our design director Emil [Pagliarulo] seemed to want nothing to do with the product. He didn’t want to have any contact with it… or read anything we presented to him.

Death threats against testers and developers

In addition to the crunch and management issues, the release version of Fallout 76 received strong criticism. For example, the NPCs were missing, which testers had also pointed out.

There were death threats against developers. In a bug report, it reportedly stated: “I will take a gun, go into the QA department and shoot them all.”

Updates have since been brought out

Recently, interest in Fallout 76 has nevertheless declined.

There are also problems under Microsoft

Will it get better under Microsoft now? In September 2020, Microsoft bought the company ZeniMax, the parent company of Bethesda, for $7.5 billion. However, an improvement is reportedly not expected initially.

The report states that employees were looking forward to bonuses, such as more parental leave or better handling of health insurance. However, management reportedly informed them that these benefits did not apply to Bethesda employees. Whether this is still the case is unknown to Kotaku. After all, the interviewed employees are no longer part of the company.

The English site PCGamer also reports that Microsoft, according to its sources, largely stays out of Bethesda to not disturb the balance in the studio.

Despite the criticism at release and the reports about the crunch among the employees, Fallout 76 has developed into a good game since 2019. The reviews have become increasingly better, especially since the release on Steam. On MeinMMO, it even ranks among the best survival games:

The best survival games 2022 for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox

It is also said that the work was referred to as “voluntary,” but if it was not done, the entire team had to come.

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Fallout 76 had many good concepts, but could never convince the larger audience, also because it appeared incomplete.

However, not only QA testers are said to have had problems. According to the report, several senior developers left the studio under pressure or due to health issues during development. Some had been part of the company since the development of Fallout 3 and Skyrim.

The reason for this was said to be that while the game kept growing, the developers were not given more time. After the announcement at E3 2018, the release date was not postponed.

Crunch is an ongoing issue in the gaming industry. It refers to massive overtime becoming the norm, with developers or employees working so much and experiencing so much stress that they become ill or have problems with their personal lives. This has also been reported with games like Cyberpunk 2077 or Red Dead Redemption 2.

How is management said to have reacted? According to Kotaku, employees from other studios were repeatedly brought in, such as from The Elder Scrolls Online or from Arkane Studios, the developer of Redfall.

However, although these teams already had experience with online games, their feedback was reportedly ignored by management.

A former employee says:

During development, our design director Emil [Pagliarulo] seemed to want nothing to do with the product. He didn’t want to have any contact with it… or read anything we presented to him.

Death threats against testers and developers

In addition to the crunch and management issues, the release version of Fallout 76 received strong criticism. For example, the NPCs were missing, which testers had also pointed out.

There were death threats against developers. In a bug report, it reportedly stated: “I will take a gun, go into the QA department and shoot them all.”

Updates have since been brought out

Recently, interest in Fallout 76 has nevertheless declined.

There are also problems under Microsoft

Will it get better under Microsoft now? In September 2020, Microsoft bought the company ZeniMax, the parent company of Bethesda, for $7.5 billion. However, an improvement is reportedly not expected initially.

The report states that employees were looking forward to bonuses, such as more parental leave or better handling of health insurance. However, management reportedly informed them that these benefits did not apply to Bethesda employees. Whether this is still the case is unknown to Kotaku. After all, the interviewed employees are no longer part of the company.

The English site PCGamer also reports that Microsoft, according to its sources, largely stays out of Bethesda to not disturb the balance in the studio.

Despite the criticism at release and the reports about the crunch among the employees, Fallout 76 has developed into a good game since 2019. The reviews have become increasingly better, especially since the release on Steam. On MeinMMO, it even ranks among the best survival games:

The best survival games 2022 for PlayStation, PC, and Xbox

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Fan shows the best farming spot in Diablo Immortal: “Was Level 60 on Day 2”

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

In Diablo Immortal, everything revolves around grinding for higher levels and better loot. There are various methods for this, but one player has revealed how he and his clan progressed particularly quickly. MeinMMO shows you how it’s done.

Where is the farm spot? The player ColorClick showed a point on reddit where he reached the maximum level 60 within a day. The farm spot is located in the Berg Zavain zone.

The mountain can only be accessed from level 46, so this method is especially worthwhile if you want to bridge the long grind phases. According to ColorClick, however, he and his clan reached the maximum level 60 on the second day and achieved massacre bonuses (“killstreaks”) of over 1,000 enemies.

Massacre bonuses are one of the best methods for leveling up because they grant a huge chunk of XP each time. You farm around the Monastery of the Holy Earth, north of the center of the map:

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How does farming work? You should have a group of 4 players here splitting up. At the northwestern and southwestern point of the monastery, you’ll farm the most spawns, in the northeast and southwest secondary spots.

Massacre bonuses, which you maintain through constant kills, are crucial. Use primary attacks or weaker spells to continue the massacre. Your goal is always massacres of at least 100 kills in a row for the maximum bonus.

This requires some practice. The only exception are XP shrines that can appear. Tip: even rare enemies are not worth interrupting your killstreak for.

If your kill streak is about to break, take the paths in the northeast and southwest to find more enemies. If the massacre stops, use the pause to salvage your loot in the next town.

Depending on whether you’re after experience or loot, you should prioritize kills or picking up items. You can find more tips and leveling builds for all classes in our level guide for Diablo Immortal.

You can find gameplay for all 6 classes in the video. We have also prepared a tier list with the best classes in Diablo Immortal for you

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Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay

3 Alternatives for Fast XP and Legendaries

Where else can I farm? If Berg Zavain is overcrowded, many players have found other locations that are excellent for farming. Among them are also some spots that are worthwhile even from lower levels or later for Hell I-V:

  • Zoltun Kull’s Archive – The Hidden Niche or Hall of Transmutation (normal from level 35-41)
  • Rotting Marsh – Hermit’s Outpost or Plagued Swamp (normal from level 40-45)
  • Ashwold Cemetery – The Ossuary (normal from level 8-22)

Due to the number of enemies, you can easily farm experience points, monster essences, or simply items here. Everything should be abundant. If you want to force a specific spot, log out and back in. You will usually find yourself in a different phase. With a bit of luck, nothing will be going on there anymore.

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Diablo Immortal: Guide to the Hell’s Reliquary – How Raids Work
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However, it is important that the legendary counter apparently works separately for each activity. This is especially important when you’re looking for loot. If a legendary drops for you in the overworld, it takes longer on average until the next one. However, this does not apply to dungeons, rifts, bounties, and contracts. Here it is counted individually.

If you have trouble getting kills quickly at the farm spots, you may need a higher combat rating. This also helps you in the harder content of the game:

Diablo Immortal: How to Increase Your Combat Rating

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Most expensive MMORPG character was sold for 8,800 € – Wrote WoW history

Mark Sellner Mark Sellner Reading time 3 minutes

In some MMORPGs like World of Warcraft it is prohibited, while in others it is allowed. Trading with real money and characters is somehow a topic in almost every online game. But what was actually the most expensive MMORPG character ever sold? We at MeinMMO have done some research.

It is difficult to make a clear statement: Quickly, a major problem becomes clear during our research – it is difficult to make a definitive statement. This is mainly because in most titles this trade is prohibited and buyers and sellers try to keep it undiscovered. Additionally, there can be different interpretations about what was actually the most expensive.

Therefore, we want to show you not only our idea of the most expensive trade but also mention some other deals that, under different conditions, could also deserve this title. For example, there are also deals that took place through cryptocurrency or those that were worth much more than their selling price.

Furthermore, some characters are listed on certain websites for more than €8,800. However, since they apparently have not been purchased yet, they will not be mentioned here. Also, our article is solely about characters. Items, buildings, and “places” have sometimes achieved much higher values.

In our video, you can see the 5 MMORPGs where your sold character looks the best:

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5 MMORPGs with the most beautiful graphics

Rogue in WoW changes hands for €8,800 – Banned immediately

What was sold? The deal we classify as the most expensive MMORPG character sale ever occurred in 2007. It involved the rogue Zeuzo, who is certainly known to many WoW players. The Night Elf character was level 70 and thus at the highest rank achievable in 2007.

Zeuzo carried many extremely rare items that could only be obtained by completing various quests and defeating hard bosses. This included the highly sought-after Twin Blades of Azzinoth, which could be obtained by defeating Illidan Stormrage.

As reported by therichest.com, the account had to be sold at that time because its owner was experiencing financial difficulties. Zeuzo was one of the best rogues in the entire game in 2007, which is why the sale of the coveted character could command high sums.

Several sources mention $9,500, which corresponds to approximately €8,800. However, there is also a source that only mentions $9,000, which would not change the record.

How did Blizzard react? In World of Warcraft, trading accounts or items for real money is prohibited. Consequently, the operator of the MMORPG acted accordingly and banned Zeuzo’s account just a few days after the transfer. This primarily annoyed the buyer, but many players were also sad that Zeuzo could no longer be found in WoW.

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The valuable blades were the weapons of Illidan

Character in Pay2Earn grinder sold for €127,000

How is the amount determined? In the MMORPG and Pay2Earn grinder MIR4, you play not just for fun, but also earn a cryptocurrency. This cryptocurrency can then be exchanged for real money, at least in theory. Even though the currency is currently falling continuously, many people play the game to earn a few euros.

Or rather than exchanging the hard-earned cryptocurrency for euros, one buys a character. In this case, it was a Lancer at level 104 with a power score of 175,730. It changed hands on December 22, 2021, for 13,000 of the so-called WEMIX. At the time of the trade, that was around €127,000.

Currently, on June 8, 2022, the WEMIX stands at €3.15, which would correspond to a character value of €40,950 if the tokens were sold. However, since we cannot verify whether this WEMIX was ever converted to real money, the expensive Lancer only gets mentioned here.

How does the developer react? Not at all. In MIR4, trading characters is not only allowed, the operator even offers its own platform in the game where players can buy and offer characters for WEMIX. Thus, the deal was likely safe and profitable for both sides.

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What do you think about this? Have you ever heard of an account being sold for such a high price? Have you ever been in such a situation? What do you generally think about paying such horrendous prices for an MMORPG? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here at MeinMMO.

If you are interested not only in characters, we have also researched the 8 most expensive items in MMOs sold for real money.

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