In Pokémon GO on June 25, 2022, the Community Day featuring Kapuno will take place, bringing worldwide Community Meetups. There will also be some in Germany. We from MeinMMO will show you where.
What are these events? On Saturday, June 25, 2022, the Community Day June with Kapuno is happening in Pokémon GO. As you are used to, you can participate from anywhere in the world.
Recently, Niantic also introduced various Community Meetups worldwide. These are regional live events where you can meet other trainers, as well as special PokéStops that will give you improved bonuses during the Community Day.
Community Day Meetups on June 25 – All German Locations
In the overview that Pokémon GO published on its blog on June 10, you can see the planned live events and special PokéStops worldwide. For the Community Day featuring Kapuno, there will again be 11 German cities participating in the meetups (via pokemongolive.com).
In the following overview, we have first listed the locations where you can meet for a live event. In the second part, you will see where PokéStops with additional bonuses are located.
Do you need to register for participation? No, registration for the live event is not required. You can simply go to the specified locations and participate during the event period. These run, just like the Community Day featuring Kapuno, on June 25, 2022, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM local time.
If you don’t have a live event nearby or don’t feel like participating, you can still enjoy the event from anywhere as usual. You will also continue to receive the regular C-Day bonuses everywhere.
What do you think of the meetups? Will you attend one of the events? Or do you find it totally uninteresting and prefer to play alone? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
Get your key for the closed beta of the new MMORPG Fractured Online here. We at MeinMMO are giving away 600 keys. So grab one while they last.
What is Fractured: Fractured Online is an open-world sandbox MMORPG that takes inspiration from old school games like Ultima Online. It is played from an isometric perspective, like in Lost Ark or Diablo, with a classic medieval setting.
The combat system is action-oriented; you need to aim your skills and attacks at the enemies to make them effective. In the beta, you will explore the continents Myr and Aerhen, consisting of various biomes, and must adapt to the detailed weather system of Fractured.
The player characters are, indeed, differently sensitive to temperature fluctuations, depending on which race they belong to. They need to be properly dressed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR6HK0zZ9Z8
You can watch gameplay from the beta here.
What you can win: In collaboration with gamigo, we are giving away a total of 600 keys for temporary access to the closed beta of Fractured Online.
Once you redeem the key, you can try the new MMORPG for free for 2 weeks. After that, access to the beta is only available through the purchase of a Founder’s Pack.
If you decide to continue playing, your progress will carry over, and you won’t have to start over.
How can I participate? To join the giveaway, you first need a MeinMMO account. Sign up with us, refresh the page, and a new window will appear at the bottom.
In the window, you can register for the raffle. The key will be sent shortly thereafter to the email address provided during registration.
The giveaway ends when all 600 keys have been distributed. So if you want to take a look at Fractured and gather your own gaming experiences with the MMORPG, act fast.
Good luck and have fun with the game!
Also, read our “Find Your Next Game” interview with the developers of Fractured:
On April 6, the MMORPG Fractured started its Closed Beta. Since then, there have been many adjustments to the game. MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch spoke with Jacopo Pietro Gallelli, the CEO of Dynamight Studios, about the current state of the MMORPG.
Fractured is a sandbox MMORPG with an interesting idea. There are three different races, each with its own world and a different approach to PvP:
The Wildfolk are a peaceful race – here there are only duels.
The humans have PvP in the open world, but you have to mark yourself for it. Attacking unmarked players results in penalties.
The demons, on the other hand, have open PvP without penalties.
This system alone makes Fractured interesting for many players. Since a lot has changed in the MMORPG over the past 6 months, we spoke with the CEO about the current developments.
Gallelli: I would say a whole lot. We have, of course, received a lot of player feedback concerning the mechanics and balancing. In this regard, there is a lot to do. So we released many patches in the first one to two months after the launch that balanced the game.
For instance, there were major problems with attacks on cities, sieges, and the entire mechanics surrounding them. There were issues in PvP due to balancing. We had difficulties with player retention due to certain phases in progression, and so on. We have tried to consolidate the core of the game.
Additionally, we had problems with hackers attacking the game. Nothing major, nothing like stealing player data or similar. But there were a few duplicate bugs. We eliminated them. We closed all security loopholes. Then new ones emerged, so we closed even more security gaps.
But yes, a lot has been done to it. There have been many requests for improvements regarding the game chat, which we fulfilled with the latest patch.
Start video
Fractured in Gameplay
In total, there were a lot of changes, and I wouldn’t call them small. However, it wasn’t about releasing new features, but about improving the game’s functionalities.
That was the biggest part of our two months. Besides that, we also released a major feature, actually two major features: the temperature system and the weather system.
In different parts of the game, it will be cold at times, and hot at other times. This impacts your character. And then there is a weather system where clouds are generated in different parts of the world. Depending on the temperature, they can become larger or smaller. They can generate rain, sleet, snow, snowstorms, and so on, depending on the location in the world and the temperature at that moment.
So the two systems are interconnected, one with the other. This introduces a system that is meant to make exploration more challenging, especially in the most remote and difficult areas. Additionally, it visually enhances the game, as all the atmospheric effects contribute significantly to the player experience.
MeinMMO: The new temperature system has not only been praised by players. Some criticize that its effects on the character are even too slight.
Gallelli: So the idea was not to let people die from it. It should only make traveling to specific areas in PvE more challenging. Killing people outright would be – I don’t know. That’s something we didn’t want to do.
But aside from that, there was criticism that it is too difficult to find protection from the cold. Cold is much more effective and problematic than heat. Heat is not really relevant. Cold is significant because it slows us down. So there are things we still need to improve in the weather system.
We don’t want to kill players with it, but we want it to be significant enough that if you want to go to the frozen area up north on the northern continent, you need to have a certain armor or a skill that blocks the effects of cold. Or you use special materials for the armor that make it cold-resistant, like wool.
In the future, when alchemy is introduced, potions will be used to counteract the effects of cold and heat. So there are a whole series of countermeasures that players can take. But we don’t want players just to go and die.
It’s not a survival game, and we don’t want it to be punishing.
Certain materials help against heat or cold.
The Conquest of Cities Will Become More Difficult
MeinMMO: What have been the biggest wishes of the players? What is still not in the game that fans would like to have?
Gallelli: At the moment, there is a feature that was removed but is coming back soon. I think I’ve already mentioned it: raids and city sieges. We had to remove them because they were very poorly implemented. Exploits and bugs were some of the main issues that made it very unbalanced.
Additionally, it was criticized that it was too easy to conquer cities because players take a long time to build a city in Fractured. I know it can take three or four weeks. And then neighbors could take the city from you by winning just one conquest or siege, which in principle was not right.
So we are first implementing the raids with all the bug fixes. Raids only steal resources, so it’s not that critical. Then we will re-implement city conquests, but with a loyalty system that makes it much, much harder to conquer a city. You have to win several battles. That is, along with balancing, what the players currently desire the most.
When talking about new features, the other two races are probably the most important. This is also one of the three core functionalities of Fractured that are still missing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIkviZMyJPI
The New Races Are Coming in Summer and Late Autumn
MeinMMO: That brings me to the next question: How far along are you with the other races?
Gallelli: At the moment, we are working on Arborius [the continent] and the Wildfolk [the race]. We game designers are building the world. The artists are creating all assets, and the developers are implementing the other races.
And yes, basically most of the team is busy with that. The Wildfolk are supposed to come out in the summer. We haven’t announced a specific date yet. The demons will have to wait a bit longer because the Wildfolk are more important than the demons.
The Wildfolk’s planet is the one that comes without PvP, so without non-consensual PvP. You can engage in duels, but you cannot attack and kill other players. And there is a significant portion of players who will enjoy the non-PvP scenario.
That’s why we are also focusing on that first. The hardcore PvP players can also play on the human world for now. That’s why Tartarus and the demons have a lower priority. They will probably come out in winter or already in late autumn.
Is the World Currently Too Empty?
MeinMMO: During my own wanderings through Fractured, I felt that the world is still a bit empty. I missed diversity among the monsters, and in my opinion, there were too few points of interest. Are you adjusting the old areas again?
Gallelli: First, I have to ask you a question: On which continent did you play? Were you on the new one in the north or on the old continent?
MeinMMO: I think I played on the old one.
Gallelli: Okay, yes, there is a problem with this continent. It was our very first attempt to build a world. And we made many mistakes with the continent. First of all, it is too large. We just like big areas, and the new continent in the north is also very large. It is about 40 square kilometers.
But the old one is 60 square kilometers, so significantly larger. And that is – also from a technical standpoint – too big. It’s just not good for it to be that large. And also, populating and processing it took a long time.
The second major problem is that we do not offer a lot of variety in biomes. You may have noticed that when you walk around Myr, you see grass everywhere. Grass, grass. Grass. There are two types of grass. There’s the tall grass in the grassland. And then there are the mountains, which have a different shade of green. You can see that the trees are a bit different. You can see the difference between the mountains and the grassland, but they are still green and therefore not very impressive.
And especially if you are an explorer or a trader – a player who engages in trade – it can easily happen that you walk around for 30 minutes in something that looks the same. That is the big problem of Myr.
If you go to the other continent in the north, you find areas that are all whitish. And then there’s the tundra, which is completely red and very colorful. There’s snow, low snow, high snow, frozen caves. Then there’s the volcano where you only see ash. There’s a crystal zone full of crystals. And then the storm islands with the thunder and the crazy rocks and structures.
On the new continent, there’s more than just grass.
Things look really different, even without the sights. When you walk around in the world, you can see many, many different biomes, about eight different ones. Yes, I don’t think Myr lacks points of interest. I mean, when you open the map, you see all those pins with interesting points. You have thousands.
I think the biggest problem is that the biomes containing these interesting points are all the same. And, yes, it feels like it’s repeating. I would like to rework that as well.
In the meantime, we have also completely overhauled our procedural generation systems. When we previously created these new stations, we used some external tools. With our own additions specifically for the procedural world generation last autumn, we rebuilt the entire procedural generation systems from the ground up, completely internally. It’s great and super customizable. It took us two or three months of work to redevelop all that.
We would like to redo Myr, but the problem is that our development schedule is very tight. We still have the first continent of the PvE world, then the first continent of Tartarus. I don’t think we will have the time to redo Myr.
Release in Winter, But Not Necessarily in 2022
MeinMMO: That actually sounds like a lot of content you still need to finish. Last time you mentioned that you are aiming for a release by the end of 2022. Is that still the case?
Gallelli: Maybe 2023. Yes, the release was planned for 2022. When we published the roadmap, I believe we said winter. And winter starts in December and ends three months later. I think the release will happen during that period.
This is the current roadmap of Fractured.
The Number of Testers Was Low in the Meantime, But the Game Is Recovering
MeinMMO: How satisfied are you currently with the number of testers? In my own adventures, it often seemed very empty and underpopulated.
Gallelli: When exactly did you play?
MeinMMO: Early May.
Gallelli: Okay, yes, in early May we didn’t have many players. I believe the numbers even dropped a bit before we then brought in a new patch and the free testing week. We initially had a lot of players, but they stopped due to various issues.
So basically, there are three major problems.
One is a problem with retention after the tutorial because players don’t know how to proceed once they finish the tutorial. Fractured is a sandbox game. So if you have the sandbox mentality of users to use the global chat, Discord, or the wiki, then you research on your own and find out what you can do in the game. That’s good. Theme park players and also generally younger gamers feel lost once they finish the tutorial.
After the tutorial, players select the continent and land in the world. And then often the question arises: And now? What do I do now? You have zero guidance. And there are many players who give up in the first hours after the tutorial because they don’t know which character they should play, even if we explain it to them.
They need something to look forward to. Especially, someone to tell them that they should pursue certain goals that they need to follow. And we will work on that. So that is the main reason why the player base was low.
In Fractured, you can claim areas and build there.
In addition, we didn’t promote the start of the beta much because I think the publisher wants to spend the money only when the game is more polished and closer to release.
There were also some other problems, such as killing players, bugs, and the sieges. Thus, most PvP players stopped playing to wait for the raids to come back. Therefore, the game was quite underpopulated in May, that is, in the first three weeks of May.
But no, we were not satisfied at that moment. But we knew why players had stopped, and we are working on making corrections.
MeinMMO: The population of an MMORPG is always a tough topic. Do you think you can really split the player base across three worlds, and which world do you think will be the most populated?
Gallelli: That’s a very good question. I would bet on the human world because many players like the humans, and overall it’s the middle option, it’s the middle ground. So yes, I guess it will be the human world.
But it’s quite possible we will get many competitive large guilds that all go to Tartarus, the demon planet. Or maybe we will get many more PvE players than expected, and they will all go to the tree planet. Honestly, it’s very, very hard to say.
As for having a sufficient number of players, I mean, if we don’t get enough players to populate a world, a server, or let’s call it a shard, as in Ultima. So if we can’t populate those, that’s a big issue.
A continent, even 60 square kilometers, feels populated when there are 300 concurrent users. It would be better if we had 500 or 1,000 users; then it would feel really populated. But even 300 are enough to feel good. I have seen it myself when 300 users were connected on a continent. You find people everywhere. The cities are populated. Trading takes place.
Now imagine we have 300 continents. Multiply that by three worlds. That would be 1,200 systems. If we have less than 1,200 concurrent players, that’s a big problem, right? So yes, we definitely expect to fill everything to make it feel really populated. Our goal is to have around 4,000, 5,000, or ideally 6,000 concurrent players active.
MeinMMO: If it turns out that one race is more popular than the others, will you focus solely on that in development?
Gallelli: No. We treat all equally. I mean, from now on, the focus is on the other two races and planets.
Minor Graphic Updates, But There’s No Time for a Complete Overhaul
MeinMMO: What about graphic updates? There’s always criticism that the game doesn’t look pretty enough to entice players.
Gallelli: Honestly, we are constantly making graphic updates. I believe that has been seen in the last few years. We have made many updates, both in existing worlds and in creating new content. If you compare the game from two years ago to today, you will find that the biomes are prettier and more densely populated.
The grass, it has almost completely changed. When you look at details, no matter what, you see big differences in color. We have changed many environment effects. Also for the future, we are planning further updates, such as for the trees. The trees on Myr look worse than on the new continent.
So we have some graphic updates planned, but yes, ideally it would be best if we could just rebuild the old stuff. But that won’t be possible, at least not in the next few months.
MeinMMO: We thank you, Pietro Gallelli, for the detailed interview!
What do you think about Fractured and the development of the MMORPG? Feel free to share in the comments!
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
As soon as the 60 on the level counter is up, the hunt for equipment sets begins in Diablo Immortal. This special equipment can be combined with other matching set pieces and grants bonuses the more pieces you wear. You can find all set items, along with bonuses and farming locations, on MeinMMO.
What are sets? In Diablo Immortal, you have a total of 12 pieces of equipment:
6 Primary Equipment Pieces
Can be Legendaries
Wear Legendary Gems
6 Secondary Equipment Pieces
Can be Set Pieces
Wear Normal Gems
While the primary pieces as Legendaries alter or enhance your abilities, the secondary equipment allows you to collect set bonuses. These consist of up to 3 strong effects, and the more pieces you wear from a specific set, the more effects will empower you.
At the release of Diablo Immortal, 8 sets are available, each with 6 equipment pieces. You will find each piece in a different dungeon and will have to grind a lot to complete a set.
Where you can find the sets and what bonuses they provide will be shown to you on MeinMMO. If you are looking for a specific set, you can click to the corresponding section of the article:
Important information about set pieces: Set equipment has a green background in inventory.
Once you own an item of a set, you can select the item and click on a small icon with a magnifying glass in the field with the set bonuses. There you can check where the remaining items can be found.
For found set pieces, the attributes and sockets on the items are random. Thus, it may happen that you find your desired piece, but the attributes do not fit your build. There is a lot of grinding to do, but the bonuses are powerful, and it is worth it.
Diablo Immortal Sets: Finesse of the Flagellant
What is this set? Barbarians and Sorcerers benefit from this set, but it is not particularly specialized. The first two bonuses enhance your damage; the 6-piece bonus is more of a defensive ability that attacks foes who attack you. Nevertheless, this set is considered very strong for the two classes with channeling abilities.
Drop List: Finesse of the Flagellant
Neck: Throat Cutter
The End of Destruction – Hell II+
Ring 1: Severed Thumb
Temple of Namari – Hell IV+
Ring 2: Broken Hand
Kirkurass Rush – Hell IV+
Hands: Bloody Hand
Cave of Echoes – Hell II+
Waist: Open Belly
Pit of Torment – Hell I+
Shoes: Torn Sole
Breach of the Mad King – Hell I+
Set Bonuses: Finesse of the Flagellant
2-piece set: Any continuous, channeled, and persistent area damage is increased by 15 %.
4-piece set: Whenever you deal damage to a single enemy 5 times, you deal an additional 630 damage to that enemy.
6-piece set: Each time you take damage, you have a 4 % chance to unleash a lightning strike that deals 3,780 damage to all enemies nearby and stuns them for 2 seconds. This effect can only occur once every 40 seconds.
Diablo Immortal Sets: The Shepherd’s Call to the Wolves
What is this set? A summoner set that is particularly well-suited for a Necromancer Build. It boosts your own attack but also enhances your summons.
Drop List: The Shepherd’s Call to the Wolves
Neck: Shepherd and Architect
Tomb of Fahir / Hell II+
Finger I: Shepherd and Mother
Breach of the Mad King / Hell IV+
Finger II: Shepherd and Father
Forgotten Tower / Hell IV+
Hands: Shepherd and Zoologist
The End of Destruction / Hell II+
Waist: Shepherd and Procreator
Kirkurass Rush / Hell I+
Feet: Shepherd and Leader
Temple of Namari / Hell I+
Set Bonuses: The Shepherd’s Call to the Wolves
2-piece set: Your summons deal 15 % more damage.
4-piece set: The critical hit chance for each of your summoned creatures is increased by 3 %, up to a maximum of 18 %.
6-piece set: Your summoned creatures go into a Rage state for 10 seconds each time one of them lands a critical hit. The Rage state increases their damage and attack speed by 100 %. This effect can only occur once every 40 seconds.
Diablo Immortal Sets: Permeated Issatar
What is this set? A strong PvE set for farming mobile DPS builds that many classes benefit from. However, since it depends on kills, its usefulness especially in PvP and against bosses with few small enemies declines.
Drop List: Permeated Issatar
Neck: Resting Issatar
Breach of the Mad King – Hell II+
Ring 1: Unleashed Issatar
Cave of Echoes – Hell IV+
Ring 2: Furious Issatar
Pit of Torment – Hell IV+
Hands: Issatar’s Open Hand
Forgotten Tower – Hell II+
Waist: Issatar Under Control
Tomb of Fahir – Hell I+
Shoes: Issatar the Whipper
The End of Destruction – Hell I+
Set Bonuses: Permeated Issatar
2-piece set: Each time you defeat an enemy, you gain 30 % increased movement speed for 2 seconds.
4-piece set: Whenever your movement speed increases by 5 %, you deal 2.5 % increased damage, up to a maximum of 25 %.
6-piece set: Each time you defeat an enemy, you have a 10 % chance to receive a swirling Soul Sphere for 10 seconds, which deals 577 damage to enemies on contact. You can only receive a Soul Sphere once every 40 seconds.
What is this set? If you focus on primary attacks, you should get this set. Especially Necromancers and Demon Hunters receive a heavy boost if you also specialize the rest of your build toward primary attacks.
Drop List: War Gear of Shal’baas
Neck: Burning Heart of Shal’baas
Pit of Torment – Hell II+
Ring 1: Resting Fangs of Shal’baas
Temple of Namari – Hell IV+
Ring 2: Intertwined Serpent of Shal’baas
Cave of Echoes – Hell IV+
Hands: Dozen Blows of Shal’baas
Breach of the Mad King – Hell II+
Waist: Storm Turn of Shal’baas
Forgotten Tower – Hell I+
Shoes: Wind Steps of Shal’baas
Tomb of Fahir – Hell I+
Set Bonuses: War Gear of Shal’baas
2-piece set: Damage from primary attacks is increased by 15 %.
4-piece set: Your primary attacks progressively increase your attack speed, up to a maximum of 25 %.
6-piece set: Your primary attacks have a 5 % chance to increase your attack speed for 10 seconds. This effect can only occur once every 30 seconds.
Legendary gems are also important for many builds. You can find all the information about them in the video:
Start video
Diablo Immortal: What are legendary gems? Facts and locations in 3 minutes
Diablo Immortal Sets: Package of the Gluttonous Baron
What is this set? Enhances control abilities (CC / Crowd Control) and is especially in demand in PvP. However, the 6-piece set bonus is dependent on kills, and it may be worthwhile to combine it with another set or choose attribute-based equipment.
Drop List: Package of the Gluttonous Baron
Neck: The Conqueror
The End of Destruction – Hell II+
Ring 1: The Key Holder
Tomb of Fahir – Hell IV+
Ring 2: The Captive
Forgotten Tower – Hell IV+
Hands: The Armored Fist
Kikurass Rush – Hell II+
Waist: The Dungeon Master
Temple of Namari – Hell I+
Shoes: The Tyrant
Cave of Echoes – Hell I+
Set Bonuses: Package of the Gluttonous Baron
2-piece set: Increases the duration of your abilities that cause loss of control by 30 %.
4-piece set: Increases damage from all sources against enemies under your loss of control effects by 15 %.
6-piece set: Whenever you defeat an enemy affected by your loss of control effects, you unleash an ice nova that deals 1,680 damage to nearby enemies and freezes them for 4 seconds. This effect can only occur once every 40 seconds.
What is this set? A very strong damage set for ranged fighters who tend to keep away from the fray. However, you must constantly pay attention to avoid taking damage.
Drop List: Perfect Wind Strength
Neck: Blade of Wisdom
Forgotten Tower – Hell II+
Ring 1: Beautiful Breezes
Breach of the Mad King – Hell IV+
Ring 2: Lazy Breezes
Pit of Torment – Hell IV+
Hands: Roaring Steel
Tomb of Fahir – Hell II+
Waist: Whiplash
The End of Destruction – Hell I+
Shoes: Blunt Bearer
Kikurass Rush – Hell I+
Set Bonuses: Perfect Wind Strength
2-piece set: Gain “Thousand Winds,” which increases your movement speed by 15 %. “Thousand Winds” will be disabled for 3 seconds when you take damage.
4-piece set: Increases your damage dealt by 20 %, while “Thousand Winds” is active.
6-piece set: Gain a shield that makes you immune to damage 5 times while “Thousand Winds” is active. This shield can only be gained once every 40 seconds.
Diablo Immortal Sets: Untouchable Charlatan
What is this set? For tank builds that specialize in high vitality. Shortly after release it is still unclear how good the set really is.
Drop List: Untouchable Charlatan
Neck: Ornament of the Charlatan
Cave of Echoes – Hell II+
Ring 1: Deception of the Charlatan
Temple of Namari – Hell IV+
Ring 2: Wonder of the Charlatan
Kikurass Rush – Hell IV+
Hands: Freeloading of the Charlatan
Pit of Torment – Hell II+
Waist: Bragging of the Charlatan
Breach of the Mad King – Hell I+
Shoes: Cunning of the Charlatan
Forgotten Tower – Hell I+
Set Bonuses: Untouchable Charlatan
2-piece set: Each time you take damage, you have a 20 % chance for a shield that absorbs damage equal to 13 % of your maximum life. This effect can only occur once every 9 seconds.
4-piece set: The damage absorption from the shield is increased to 33 % of your maximum life, and you can move unhindered through enemies while this shield is active.
6-piece set: Your shield has a 25 % chance to explode upon expiration, dealing 40 % of your maximum life as damage to all nearby enemies.
What is this set? The best set for supporters who specialize in strengthening their group in PvE content. The life drain effect of the 6-piece set bonus is extremely powerful.
Drop List: Vithus’s Desire
Neck: Urge of the Awakener
Kirkurass Rush – Hell II+
Ring 1: Shameless Urge
Tomb of Fahir – Hell IV+
Ring 2: Modest Urge
The End of Destruction – Hell IV+
Hands: Urge of the Beacon
Temple of Namari – Hell II+
Waist: Urge of the Model
Cave of Echoes – Hell I+
Shoes: Urge of the Lantern
Pit of Torment – Hell I+
Set Bonuses: Vithus’s Desire
2-piece set: Increases the duration of all positive effects for you or your group members by 30 %.
4-piece set: Whenever you use a skill that grants a positive effect to you or a group member, you increase the target’s attack speed by 30 % for 3 seconds.
6-piece set: Each time you use a skill to empower yourself or a group member, an area of Apotheosis is created for 12 seconds, granting you and all group members within the area a life steal of 12 %. This effect can only occur once every 40 seconds.
Which set is worth it for you greatly depends on your class and playstyle. However, all set items have one thing in common: a long grind and endless dungeon runs.
To have the highest chance of set pieces, you should grind on Hell IV. If you are specifically looking for a piece, focus on the indicated difficulty for that set piece – that is the fastest way.
To have the highest chance of set pieces, you should grind on Hell IV. If you are specifically looking for a piece, focus on the indicated difficulty for that set piece – that is the fastest way.
Since Season 3 of Fortnite was released, players have also had the opportunity to try out new weapons. We will show you who can benefit from the new weapons, what they can do, and whether using them in combat is worth it.
Which weapons are we talking about? In Season 3, players received not only a new map and finally peace, but also new weapons to continue annihilating in Battle Royale. These are the three weapons:
Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR)
Hammer Assault Rifle
Double-barrel Shotgun
We will give you a detailed breakdown of each weapon, explain where their best usage areas are, and show you all the information you should know to outsmart your opponents.
Update June 10, 2023: Epic Games implemented some nerfs and buffs that also affect the new weapons. We have replaced the old values with the new ones. This mainly concerns the Double-barrel Shotgun and its damage. The damage has been increased.
Important info about weapons – Damage, magazine size, and more
All weapons from Epic Games have strengths and weaknesses, but some guns should be ignored. They either fail to compete or are too unwieldy to handle. Here’s what these weapons can do:
Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR)
The DMR
Is it worth using, and if so, for whom? The Designated Marksman Rifle has its strengths primarily at a great range. With the generous zoom of the scope, you can take on a sniper shooter and even win. Due to the large magazine, you have more ammunition and thus more endurance than with a sniper.
The damage is also impressive. Although it is slightly less than a sniper rifle, the rate of fire and magazine size compensate for that.
A solid and appealing weapon that can find its place in the inventory of many long-range players.
Important information about the weapon:
Damage: ranges from 45.0 – 58.0 (depending on rarity)
Reload rate: takes 2.75 – 2.125 seconds (depending on rarity)
Magazine size: 10 rounds
Where to find it: Everywhere on the map, in chests, on the ground, at vending machines, and at reality saplings.
Pros
Good coverage for medium to long distances
Large magazine for a sniper hybrid
High damage
Suitable scope
High rate of fire
Cons
Not useful in close combat
Less damage than a sniper
Hammer Assault Rifle
The Hammer Assault Rifle
Is it worth using, and if so, for whom? The Hammer Assault Rifle should be your preferred assault rifle of Season 3. At any distance, the Hammer performs well. Its unusual recoil pattern can benefit you when counter-steering – giving you more precision.
Especially at medium range or when destroying buildings, the rifle shows its true strength. The high DPS value of up to 203 points obliterates everything in suitable range. Just be careful not to overreach, as a sniper can outmatch the gun.
If you’re looking for an assault rifle in Season 3, then give the Hammer a chance. It doesn’t carry this name for nothing.
Important information about the weapon:
Damage: ranges from 27.0 – 35.0 (depending on rarity)
Reload rate: takes 2.42 – 1.87 seconds (depending on rarity)
Magazine size: 20 rounds
Where to find it:Everywhere on the map, in chests, on the ground, at vending machines, and at reality saplings.
Pros
Can cover all distances excellently
High damage
Special recoil offers more precision
Cons
Slow rate of fire
Small magazine for an assault rifle
Double-barrel Shotgun
The Double-barrel Shotgun
Is it worth using, and if so, for whom? The Double-barrel Shotgun is difficult to master. In capable hands, it can mow down opponents. However, in a team fight, you would likely go down with it, as each round fired causes a delay.
You will need to wait a few seconds before each subsequent shot, which makes you vulnerable.
Combined with an SMG or an MP, you can certainly score a few kills, but don’t expect too much from it. There are other shotguns on the map that far outclass the Double-barrel in range and reload rate.
Important information about the weapon:
Damage: ranges from 80.0 – 99.0 (depending on rarity)
Reload rate: takes 9.24 – 7.14 seconds (depending on rarity)
Magazine size: 8 rounds
Where to find it:Everywhere on the map, in chests, on the ground, at vending machines, and at reality saplings.
Pros
High damage
Fires two rounds
Large magazine
Cons
Delay after a volley
Slow reload
Short range
We have now looked at all the new weapons for you and tested in battles how well they perform compared to their predecessors.
More information about Fortnite can be found here:
Note: This list is a compilation of the new weapons, which, although rated by me and many other players – does not necessarily have to hold true for you. As always, it ultimately depends on personal taste, individual preferences, and simply on whether you can handle the respective weapon or not.
Just because many people find them good or the stats are top, it doesn’t automatically mean that you will perform well with them.
Feel free to let us know in the comments how you feel about the new weapons and whether you agree with us or have had different experiences.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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 2022for 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.
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.
Start video
One of the best PS4 games of all time is getting a remake on PS5 and PC
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.
Start video
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.
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.
Start video
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.
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.
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.
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:
Start video
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:
Start video
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.
Start video
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.
Start video
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.
Start video
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.
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.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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.
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.
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!
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
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:
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:
Oops, unfortunately this affiliate widget is no longer available.
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.
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.
Start video
Everything you need to know about the LoL team Eintracht Spandau – in 4 minutes
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:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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:
Start video
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:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitter that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from Twitch that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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:
Start video
Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay
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:
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 €
Start video
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 €
Start video
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 €
Start video
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:
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 €
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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 €.
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
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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.
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
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.
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:
Recommended editorial content
At this point you will find external content from YouTube that complements the article.
I consent to external content being displayed to me. Personal data can be transmitted to third party platforms.
Read more about our privacy policy.
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.
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:
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.
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:
Start video
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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Start video
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.
Start video
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.
Start video
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.
Start video
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.
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.
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.
Start video
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.
Start video
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.
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.
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:
Start video
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.
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.
Other recommendations and new releases can be found here:
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:
