On May 31, the Summer Split of the German Strauss Prime League began. Teams such as Schalke 04, GamerLegion, or the LoL team of YouTuber HandOfBlood are participating. After the first three match days, there is a curious situation that led to the team Eintracht Spandau deciding to rename itself.
What is the curious situation? After three match days, there are currently four teams in the Prime League that have won all matches. This leads to a special situation in the standings. While all teams are tied for first place, the order is displayed alphabetically:
What is the team’s plan? Eintracht Spandau announced on June 9 that they will rename themselves. From now on, the team will be called Aintracht Spandau, thus starting with the letter “A”.
In line with the announcement, all team logos have also been adjusted. Johannes Gorzel, the co-CEO of INSTINCT 3, revealed to us that the league has also been informed and will make an adjustment to the name for the next match day.
In future ties, the HandOfBlood team will always be shown at the top of the standings.
How is this being received? The idea seems totally crazy at first glance, but it is being received very positively by the fans of Aintracht. After all, they want to see their team always at the top.
Find out more about Eintracht Spandau in our video about the team:
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Everything you need to know about the LoL team Eintracht Spandau – in 4 minutes
Tie at the top could last until the 5th match day
How has the new split been so far? While E WIE EINFACH E-SPORTS and Aintracht Spandau have remained loyal to their roster, all other teams in the league have made changes. Especially for the three teams in first place, the changes seem to have paid off:
BiG, which finished only 6th in the standings and 4th in the playoffs in spring, has undergone significant restructuring. Three positions have been newly filled – Toplane, Botlane, and Support.
Schalke 04, in turn, signed Samuel “Lilipp” Englert. The supporter gained player experience in the LEC with SK Gaming in 2021.
What’s next in the Prime League? Today, on June 9, the fourth match day of the German league takes place. However, since none of the four leading teams face each other, there could still be four teams at the top by the end of the day.
The apparently easiest matchup is for Aintracht Spandau. They will face the team Penta 1860 around 10:00 PM, who have lost all three games of the Summer Split so far. You can watch all matches on Twitch or YouTube.
In Back 4 Blood is now what the developers resisted for months. A beloved feature that can be toxic.
Back 4 Blood is slowly approaching its one-year anniversary, and for some players, it is simply unimaginable that the game has been without an essential feature for so long. Until a few days ago, it was impossible to exclude disruptive players from a match. Now there is finally a “kick feature” that addresses this problem – at least a little.
Why was there no kick feature before? The ability to kick players from a game has been exploited in the past in other games. Especially in Left 4 Dead or its successor Left 4 Dead 2, the kick function led to issues. Players were often excluded for a single mistake or simply removed shortly before the end of the match just to troll them.
A kick function can be used not only against disruptive players but also by them.
What does the kick feature look like in Back 4 Blood? The kick function cannot be manually selected by the players. It is automatically offered as an action when the game identifies “problematic behavior.” Currently, there are mainly two conditions:
A Cleaner has been AFK for a long time and is not moving.
A Cleaner is dealing unusually high team damage.
If one of the conditions is met, the rest of the team can decide on the kick. However, it requires the agreement of all three remaining players for the kick to be executed.
By the way, the developers are still unsure whether they want to keep the feature in the game. This is now a first “test” on the live game, and they want to make further adjustments in the future, as they are aware of the dangers of a kick function.
The first major DLC for Back 4 Blood released some time ago:
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Back 4 Blood: The long-awaited DLC “Tunnels of Terror” starts today
Community is dissatisfied: Players are not yet really happy with the kick feature. While it is good to finally have a way to deal with the obvious trolls, the new kick feature still allows for too many toxic play styles. For instance, one could easily circumvent “being inactive” by simply holding down a key or placing something on that key. Toxic players can also abuse “friendly fire” by running in front of the sniper player.
The desire for a more comprehensive kick feature is great.
How is Back 4 Blood doing right now? It is probably difficult to assess. If one only looks at the player numbers on Steam, one can assume “moderate”. In May, the average concurrent players on Valve’s platform were 3,268 (via Steamcharts.com).
However, the fact that the developers continue to bring free and, above all, quite extensive patches, like the latest one, should at least make it clear that they have plans for Back 4 Blood in the long term. Moreover, several DLC releases are also upcoming, which are supposed to bring new content.
One must also not forget that player numbers on other platforms are not accurately determined or not publicly available. Since Back 4 Blood is also in the Xbox Game Pass, PC and Xbox players can play the game for relatively little money without having to purchase it on Steam.
Therefore, it is difficult to specify exact player numbers.
Do you still sometimes check in on Back 4 Blood? Have you already written off the shooter? Or are you waiting for all announced DLCs to be released before you check back in?
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Alex Kipman, the technology expert at Microsoft, who invented Xbox Kinect and the ‘Mixed Reality’ glasses HoloLens, is leaving the company. He was considered an ‘untouchable golden boy’ at the corporation. Officially, Kipman is leaving Microsoft of his own accord and due to a ‘restructuring,’ however, serious allegations have reportedly been raised against him.
Who is the developer? Alex Kipman, the Brazilian tech expert at Microsoft, is leaving the company after 21 years. With Xbox Kinect and the HoloLens, Kipman has made a name for himself particularly in the area of augmented reality.
His departure became known after Geekwire was leaked an internal email. In this email, the head of the Cloud and AI department at Microsoft, Scott Guthrie, mentions ‘restructuring measures’ as a result of which Kipman will vacate his position.
What are the reasons for his departure? Guthrie thanks Kipman in the leaked email for his ‘vision,’ his successes at Microsoft, as well as for his contribution to Microsoft’s metaverse project. But now is ‘the right time’ for Kipman to take on new challenges outside of Microsoft.
Thus, Kipman’s voluntary resignation has occurred after discussions in recent months, according to the email. The HoloLens developer is expected to stay at Microsoft for another 2 months.
What is not mentioned in this email is that serious allegations have been made against Kipman. In a ‘Business Insider’ article from May 25, Kipman was referred to as an ‘untouchable’ employee and ‘golden boy’ at Microsoft because he was allowed to keep his job despite numerous complaints and many alleged wrongdoings.
Report: Women should not be left alone near Kipman
What were the complaints? Kipman was accused of often being sexually inappropriate.
The collaboration with Kipman reportedly became so bad that over 25 employees jointly compiled a report detailing all his inappropriate behaviors and misconducts. This document was sent to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
According to three sources, managers even warned others not to leave women alone with Kipman. He allegedly massaged a woman’s shoulder without permission. When she tried to stop him, Kipman continued, which she found to be ‘very uncomfortable.’
The word ‘uncomfortable’ was also used by a source for an incident involving VR pornography. One evening in 2015, when the company’s mixed-reality team was experimenting with a prototype, Kipman reportedly put on a VR headset to try it out.
During this, he allegedly watched a virtual reality porn that featured an ‘overtly sexist pillow fight.’ All employees in the room could also involuntarily see this video on a monitor in the room, according to the report.
Microsoft does not comment on allegations
What does Microsoft say about these allegations? Neither in the internal email nor in responses to journalists since the first report about Kipman’s behavior has Microsoft commented on these allegations.
Microsoft remains silent even now that Kipman’s planned departure has become public. To Kotaku, a Microsoft spokesperson only stated that there have been organizational changes in the mixed-reality team and that Kipman will leave the company to ‘pursue other interests,’ after he agreed to a two-month transition period.
Time and again, a sexism scandal overshadows the industry. Besides Activision Blizzard, which will soon also be part of Microsoft, there has also been a lawsuit against Sony:
In Pokémon GO you may encounter one or another new task in field research during June. One of them is “Battle alongside your buddy while you are out and about.” We from MeinMMO will show you how to complete this quest.
What kind of task is this? When you spin the photo discs at PokéStops in Pokémon GO, you receive so-called field researches. These are tasks that are displayed to you in the “Field” view of the game and bring you a reward upon completion.
Every month, Niantic revises these tasks and rewards or adds them for special events. In the field researches of June, you can now encounter the task: “Battle alongside your buddy while you are out and about.” We will show you what to consider when solving the quest.
How to complete the new quest with your buddy
What is special about this task? So far, tasks related to the buddy mainly involved interacting, walking together, or finding a certain number of candies. Now, you are also supposed to battle with your buddy. However, completing the task is not that easy.
When looking around on social media, it quickly becomes clear that not every fighting opportunity in the game counts towards completing the task. To avoid having major difficulties with this, we will show you how it works.
What to consider when completing the quest “Battle alongside your buddy while you are out and about”
According to attempts by the reddit community, completing this quest apparently only works in GO Battle League battles or in training against Team Leaders Blanche, Candela, or Spark. To do this, you first need to take your buddy on an exploration tour and then enter one of the aforementioned battles together.
For solving it, it’s best to proceed as follows:
Feed your buddy so that he is finally on the map and you can go exploring together.
Open the menu via the Pokéball button and click on “Battles”.
Now you can either join a battle in the GO Battle League or conduct a training battle against one of the Team Leaders.
GO Battle League: Press the “Fight” button under “GO Battle League”. Now you can select a league and then assemble your team. Here, you must definitely select your buddy. It’s best to set him as your first Pokémon.
Training battle: Scroll down the page until you see the portraits of Blanche, Candela, and Spark. Here, choose one of the three and then select the league. Now you can include your buddy in your team selection.
Now carry out the respective battle and you have completed the task.
Note: If you have a buddy with a high CP, he may not be able to participate in all leagues depending on his value. Depending on which league is currently active in the GO Battle League, it may happen that you cannot use your Pokémon in battle at all. In this case, you must revert to the training battle. The following CP limits apply:
Great League up to 1,500 CP per Pokémon
Ultra League up to 2,500 CP per Pokémon
Master League unlimited CP per Pokémon
What about other battles? Other battles, such as Gym battles or fights against Team GO Rocket, have apparently not counted for this quest according to the comments on reddit so far. Even PvP battles between two friends could not solve the task. So, it’s better to stick to the GO Battle League or training battles for solving it.
What reward awaits you? If you complete the quest, you will be rewarded with an encounter with Smogon or Bluzuk. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a shiny version.
Smogon and Bluzuk
Are there more new buddy tasks like this?
Another buddy task available during Adventure Week is “Earn 3 candies by exploring with your buddy.” However, this is fundamentally just a rephrasing of the well-known task of walking with your buddy and collecting candies.
How can this quest be completed? Just like with the fighting quest, you should also feed your buddy here first and take him on an exploration trip. Then, all you need to do is walk until your Pokémon has found the desired number of candies.
This can vary depending on the Pokémon, as each monster has to cover a different distance to find a candy. Some Pokémon only need to cover 1 km, while others require 3 km, 5 km, or even 20 km.
Use this trick: To avoid having to travel for a long time to collect the required candies, you should first check your buddy history. You may have already covered a large part of the distance with a Pokémon in the past and only need a few meters to reach the next candy.
In this case, it’s best to feed a Knurps beforehand. This allows your buddy to find a candy after only half the distance. If you only have a few meters left to reach the original distance, you will receive two candies right away.
If you don’t have a Pokémon in your buddy history that you can use for this, then you should rely on a monster with a short distance. Pokémon like Rattfratz or Taubsi are suitable because they only need to walk 1 km to find a candy.
What reward do you get? If you complete this task, you will receive an encounter with Galapaflos or Flapteryx during Adventure Week, which can also be shiny with a bit of luck.
Flapteryx and Galapaflos normal (left) and as shiny (right)
How do you find the new tasks related to the buddy Pokémon? Do you think there should be more variety in the field research? And what reward would you have liked to see behind the two quests? Let us know in the comments.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has revealed quite a bit about its new mechanics and also introduced the gunsmith. The unlocking of attachments and weapons changes in the new CoD and could, looking at Warzone, solve a big problem for newcomers.
What is this problem? The CoD series has maintained, expanded, and polished its progression systems over many years. You level up in four systems in Call of Duty: Vanguard:
Account Level
Weapon Level
Battle Pass
Operator Level
These systems are likely also included in Modern Warfare 2. But at least with the weapons, some changes are happening.
What is changing? Until now, you unlocked a weapon through your account level or a challenge and then often had to level up 60 weapon levels to unlock all attachments.
While some players enjoy unlocking something, it is a hurdle for newcomers. Because if you jump into a CoD: Warzone match with your unlevelled starter weapons, the bare weapon is bad and hardly usable.
The new gunsmith in CoD MW2 2022 mitigates this problem and introduces a new way to unlock weapons. The known details so far are presented on MeinMMO.
We embed the first trailer of Modern Warfare 2 here:
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The first trailer of CoD: Modern Warfare 2 is online – Shows story details and new gameplay mechanics
Weapon Families and Pool Attachments in the New Gunsmith
How does CoD MW2 solve the problem? If you are new to CoD MW2, you still need to unlock weapons and attachments. But instead of starting at 0 with each individual weapon, you have “Pool Attachments” available for the weapon classes.
So if you enjoy assault rifle-like weapons and primarily level up this class, you get attachments that you can immediately put on any other weapon of that class that you have unlocked.
You immediately have options to improve your weapon and do not have to run through the match with the mostly useless base rifle first. This applies to CoD MW2, but also to the new Warzone.
The unlocking of new weapons is also changing and is now more related to weapon families. However, the initial details of the system are still a bit unclear.
The weapon families and pool attachments do not seem to be limited to traditional weapon classes like “assault rifle” or “LMG.” It might even relate to the fictional manufacturers that Call of Duty creates for the weapons.
There is a specific number of weapons that you unlock through a family and that share pool attachments. If you play weapons from a family, you unlock new guns from that category.
For a complete analysis of the new gunsmith, it is still too early, as more details are still missing. But based on the first information, it is clear that CoD MW2 attempts a new approach and aims to alleviate the problems of the “bare” and bad base weapons.
Whether in Warzone 2 or Modern Warfare 2 – newcomers benefit from the revised system, even if you may not be able to immediately assemble meta weapons with the pool attachments. A good under-barrel attachment is sometimes worth its weight in gold.
The community has embraced a huge dino in Fortnite since Chapter 3. Klombo, the gigantic weapon-eating dinosaur, strolled through the map in Season 1 and created memorable moments in battles. Many have wondered where the big lizard has been since Season 2, but now a shocking discovery has been made.
Who is Klombo? For those who don’t know Klombo: He is a giant dino that caused chaos in Chapter 3 Season 1. The new map was initially mostly covered in snow, but when the ice melted, Klombo was unleashed onto the map.
However, the dino also had its perks. If you fed him a Klombo berry, his scales changed color, and you were rewarded with a good weapon. Many players learned to love the sweet little rascal, but with Season 2, the dino disappeared.
Now players have found Klombo, but the footage is not for the faint-hearted.
The community mourns Klombo
When the new map from Season 3 was accessible to all and players were allowed to explore it, they found remnants of a large dino skull. These are unmistakably the remains of Klombo.
If you want to know where exactly the resting place is, we have captured his appearance and location in images:
This is what Klombo looks like nowThe blue arrow in the red-marked circle indicates his locationHis location along with his appearance.
This gruesome discovery has many mourning the sweet Klombo. Players are expressing their sorrow on Twitter:
REST IN PEACE KLOMBO, WE ALL LOVE YOU! – says NinjaLavaBoy
What…… not Klombo, we only knew him for one season, he can’t be gone, no, not now – says LegendGamerXZ
What happened to Klombo? In Season 2 Chapter 3, a conflict erupted between the IO and the Seven. Bomb craters and crashing zeppelins adorned the chaotic map. There is no trace of the Klombos, but those who explored the map found unnatural hills in the ground or in the snow. A black hollow could also be found at the hills.
If you sat on the hollow, the “thing” buried in the snow took a deep breath and launched you into the sky. It is assumed that during the conflict in Season 2, Klombo buried itself to seek shelter.
However, as the battle lasted for a long time, it seems that Klombo starved and eventually perished. However, there may be a comeback, as Klombo berries still grow freely on the map.
What do you think about the death of the giant and sweet dino in Fortnite? Should he be revived to bring chaos back to the map, or is it good that he now rests in peace? Let us know in the comments what you think.
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Diablo Immortal is live on PC, iOS, and Android. MeinMMO presents the best settings for mobile.
Many of you have already started with Diablo Immortal and are battling through the world of Sanctuary. But how do you get the most out of your hardware when you want to play properly?
MeinMMO presents the best settings for iOS and Android and also explains what to consider when adjusting your settings.
Diablo Immortal: The Best Settings for iOS and Android
What should be considered? Depending on how much power your phone has, Diablo Immortal already limits the settings beforehand. On an older device, for example, we cannot set the framerate from 30 to 60 or increase the resolution from medium further. How old your phone can be for Diablo Immortal can also be read on MeinMMO. So far, there is no way to disable these restrictions. However, for some settings, you will be asked whether you really want to enable them.
Tip: The settings are saved universally for all your characters. Therefore, you do not have to apply the settings for each character.
Where can I find the settings? You can find the settings by tapping the burger menu in the top right. Then tap the gear icon, and you will land in the settings.
General:
Auto-collect: Check Normal, Magic, and Rare.
Controls:
Aiming – Primary Attack: ‘One’ – Sets the function to active, which is especially helpful for ranged fighters, as you then have a crosshair.
Cancel Skills: ‘Pull to cancel symbol’
Minimap – ‘Large’
Graphics:
Framerate: 30
Resolution: High
Screen sharpness: On
Graphics quality: High
Anti-Aliasing: Low
Bloom effect: Off
Burning vegetation effects: Off
Reduce PvP effects: Off
Notifications:
Do Not Disturb – Night: On
Do Not Disturb – Day: Depending on need, set to “Off” or “On”
Other Useful Features on Android and iOS That Make Your Life Easier
There are two more features that you can activate on Android.
Enable Eye Comfort on Android: Activate the ‘Eye Comfort’ feature on Android (in English: Comfort Eye Shield). You can find it in the settings under display. Here you set the ‘Eye Comfort’ feature to ‘always on.’
Settings – Display – Eye Comfort (always on)
On Android, you can turn on “Eye Comfort.”
Use Power Saving Mode on Android: Additionally, you can activate the power saving mode or the optimized mode on your phone if you want to save power or if the phone should not get too hot.
You should note, however, that the power saving mode on Android can reduce the resolution and slightly throttle the performance. Ideally, the game should still run smoothly and without problems.
More Tips for Diablo Immortal: How to best set up your gaming controller, you can read here on MeinMMO. Here you can read in our comprehensive guide how to set up your controller correctly on PC, Android, and iOS:
20 Minutes Till Dawn was released in Early Access on June 8on Steam. The game is the full version of a popular demo and promises a lot of replayability due to short rounds and plenty of chaos. It costs less than some hot beverages. MeinMMO tells you what it’s all about.
What kind of game is this? The demo named “10 Minutes Till Dawn” has been a popular game on Steam for several weeks. With over 4,000 ratings, of which 96% are positive, many have been waiting for the full version of the game.
This full version was released in Early Access on June 8 on Steam and is called 20 Minutes Till Dawn. It is a survival roguelite with a lot of addictive potential. On an endless map, countless monsters swarm towards you from all sides.
The trailer knows how to showcase this strong mix. It lasts less than 40 seconds and immediately shows a build that is so OP that it makes the game engine stutter with a big explosion. Or as a Steam review says: “Shoots faster than the game can keep up.”
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The action roguelike 20 Minutes Till Dawn in trailer
New Steam game for everyone who loves “Vampire Survivors”
Why is the game interesting? Your goal is to survive these endless waves of enemies for 20 minutes. During this, you level up regularly and build absolute OP builds with new upgrades. 20 Minutes Till Dawn clearly takes inspiration from the cult hit Vampire Survivors. Not only is the price identical, but the core gameplay is very similar:
Even people who have played Vampire Survivors to exhaustion should take a look at 20 Minutes Till Dawn. Because unlike the vampiric “Muse,” you also have to actively aim and reload your weapons in 20 Minutes Till Dawn. Many characters have skills you can unleash.
How is the game received? These very innovations compared to Vampire Survivors are also loved by people on Steam. The game targets, as it says itself, “busy gamers who want to play casually for 10-20 minutes.” In the Steam reviews, people say it is perfect for gamers looking for a game with addictive potential, where they can feel incredibly powerful.
95% of players rate the game positively on the first day (as of June 8, 19:18, 588 reviews). This is also due to the low price, which is cheaper than a coffee at a well-known chain.
In League of Legends the patch 12.11 goes live. It brings a new champion, the jungler Bel’Veth, to LoL. At Riot, they are now showing their cards and revealing which ability of the “Empress of the Void” sounded incredibly cool but would have messed up the whole game.
Especially exciting: The patch brings a new jungler to League of Legends, Bel’Veth, a Void queen.
Riot Games has now explained which ability of hers sounded incredibly cool during the design process but ultimately didn’t make it into the game.
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LoL: Trailer shows the new jungle champion Bel’Veth in gameplay – mobile and deadly
This is how Bel’Veth is intended: As Ryan “Reave3” Mireles, the “father of Bel’Veth,” reveals, they wanted to create a kind of female counterpart to Renekton, Nasus, or Rengar. A “monstrous humanoid woman.” Something like that was still missing in League of Legends.
Ultimately, however, the concept transformed, as always, and a hero emerged that is designed in the spirit of the “Void”.
The idea is that “the Void” devours creatures and then assembles new creatures from these parts. Therefore, Bel’Veth is a fusion of many humans and animals, and other sea creatures that she found in the harbor of a city.
This concept of devouring is also reflected in her current ultimate.
Bel’Veth could have moved freely across the map while she was dead
What was the overly powerful ability? Mireles says:
“At one point in development, Bel’Veth simply would never have died again. If she was killed, she would jump into the Void.”
The idea was that Bel’Veth,
could move freely across the map during the entire time she was dead and “interact a bit” with other players – thanks to her abilities
during that time, friends and enemies would have only perceived her as a “small, purple glowing ball”
but once the death timer expired, Bel’Veth would return to the spot on the map where she was.
So why is this not happening now? Mireles says that unfortunately, LoL players will never see this “crazy and fantastic ability”. Because the skill would have led to a lot of problems in gameplay.
In LoL, champions change over time, but hardly anyone so drastically as he here:
The developers behind the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 have given us a sneak peek at many new features of the shooter. As part of our initiative “Find Your Next Game”, we present you the 5 most important innovations, and MeinMMO author Maik Schneider explains why he is already raving about Warzone 2.
Genre: Shooter | Developer: Infinity Ward | Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series | Release: 28.10.2022
The biggest shooter franchise in the world has suffered a bit over the last two years. Issues with the Battle Royale Warzone, a rather mediocre Cold War, and poor sales of the World War shooter Vanguard have taken their toll on Call of Duty.
Nevertheless, Call of Duty remains a force in the video game market, captivating millions of players even with CoD: Vanguard, and in 2022 it brings back a setting that likely appeals to most series players: Modern Warfare, or CoD MW.
We embed the first trailer for the new shooter here:
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The first trailer of CoD: Modern Warfare 2 is online – Shows story details and new gameplay mechanics
CoD MW 2019 was the most successful paid title of Call of Duty so far and will get a sequel in 2022 – Modern Warfare 2. Although we at MeinMMO weren’t allowed to play in advance, we got a comprehensive insight into the game thanks to a large developer presentation.
We present the 5 most important innovations from the presentation in detail here and provide further background information. We also hint at what to expect in Warzone 2 in a small outlook.
Warzone 2 is considered an extension of CoD MW2 and uses the same technology. The Battle Royale is expected to be announced later this year but currently has no release date. It will likely again be a free-to-play shooter.
1. Artificial Intelligence – Realistic Behavior
NPC soldiers are a fundamental support of CoD games. However, they have never been known for their intelligence. They were merely a means to an end – after all, you need enemies in a story shooter. And that’s exactly what CoD was all about in the beginning.
With Modern Warfare 2, the entire system has been revamped and significantly improved. Additionally, NPCs are expected to play a role in more and more multiplayer modes – and also in Warzone 2.
To this end, the developers analyzed combat tactics together with trained fighters and adapted them for the NPCs. This includes things like:
Body language
Environmental and spatial exploration
Behavior outside of combat
This leads to a completely new behavior of the computer soldiers, which is quite impressive.
The NPCs no longer just walk along a corner. They check the field of vision beforehand and carefully examine the rooms. Their detailed animations make everything look very lively.
This brings more immersion and also just looks good. However, how this new level of “intelligence” will actually affect the real battles cannot be said for sure at this time.
2. Water – A New Core Feature of CoD
CoD: Cold War from 2020 already tried water gameplay, but did not emphasize the feature much. Modern Warfare 2 takes it a step further and officially declares water to be a core feature of Call of Duty.
The developers showed a lot of passion for the topic and tried to explain why it is so important to them. There was also a dig at Warzone: Before the Pacific map, it was sufficient to dip your toe in the water, and you went down.
In Modern Warfare 2, you can swim in any puddle – or in the rough sea. The cleanliness of the water and whether it is calm or stormy makes a difference.
This also means that there are many new gameplay options related to water. You can dive deep and explore things, pull down enemies who are close to the water, and also the rules of fired bullets are different. They lose bullet speed and damage when they have to go through water.
Water plays a major role in CoD MW2
Even vehicles work with water. The vehicles sink but will eventually be destroyed. With enough momentum, you should also be able to “ride” a bit on the water.
Additionally, there are certain equipment that interacts with the water. For example, proximity mines were mentioned – they inflate a small air cushion and float on the surface. They are effective against water vehicles.
To provide all players with a uniform experience, the waves of the water in multiplayer modes are server-side calculated. Therefore, every player in a match sees the same waves. Only the details of the water surface run over the player client.
3. Gunsmith – More Control, More Options
In this point, we paid special attention to the details. Also because the segment with the gunsmith was rather short. In any case, there will be a gunsmith again, and it is supposed to offer more depth than ever before. Here are some details compared to CoD MW 2019:
There are again 10 attachment slots
Probably 5 attachments can be used simultaneously again
Instead of the attachment “Extra”, there are now ammunition types like in Vanguard
You unlock weapons not through levels but through a kind of weapon tree
If you play weapons from the tree, you unlock progress there
There are attachments that you can use directly for every weapon in this tree
Individual weapons bring unique attachments
Positive and negative properties are presented more clearly
Overall, the influence on weapon values is supposed to be even greater
What was particularly exciting were the comparisons of values. This gives you more control and overview of what you give up for a certain advantage. The developers even called it “a game within a game”.
In the example, the properties “Heavy” and “Light” were contrasted. If you make a weapon “heavier” with an attachment, the recoil is lower. If you go for “light” weapons, you get on target faster.
The new gunsmith also provides better accessibility. Since you unlock certain attachments from weapon classes in an “attachment pool”, you do not have to start completely from scratch with new weapons – the pool attachments are available to you directly upon unlocking the weapon.
Another heavily expanded mechanic is the vehicles. The animations in Warzone and CoD MW 2019 were rather utilitarian. In CoD MW2, vehicles have the potential to become a fun feature.
You can exit the window during the ride and access the loading area – for example, in a truck. If you just want to fire at enemies, you lean out of the window and have a complete 360° view.
The complete maneuvers can also be carried out by the driver, who was previously relegated to “watching and stepping on the gas” in CoD MW 2019 and Warzone.
Vehicles also have a damage model, but how deep it goes is not yet entirely clear. You can shoot tires, which affects the handling of the vehicles. Doors can also be “removed”, which prevents the occupant from leaning out of the window.
Damage to vehicles can also be repaired if you have somewhat survived the metal fight, but the car looks like it has been through a stock car derby.
In the following gallery, you can see some images from the campaign:
5. Movement Options – Enabling New Tactics
CoD MW 2019 introduced two mechanics, tactic sprinting and weapon placing, which significantly changed the series. With this, CoD finally moved away from jetpack gameplay and focused more on normal, “human” movement mechanics.
For CoD MW2, there are 2 new mechanics again:
Dive
Ledge Hang
The “Dive” is basically the opposite action of the “Slide”. Instead of sliding a bit, you lie down flat on your stomach. Sliding remains in the game as well. But it’s not just about quick cover; as an example, it was mentioned that you can also use the dive to jump out of a window quickly.
The “Ledge Hang” expands movement options on ladders or ledges. On a ladder, you can aim your weapon up in CoD MW2, making you no longer unprotected when enemies are above you. Additionally, you can grab and throw down enemies.
The options for peeking at ledges are also improved. This is all under the keyword “Platforming” and significantly expands your options for vertical gameplay.
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The developers have already allowed a decent look at the campaign and introduced 6 missions. The missions were mostly a kind of “showcase” of the new features:
On an oil rig, you experience the raging sea
In a stealth mission, there is a lot of swimming
A chase shows the new vehicle mechanics, and every enemy vehicle can theoretically be taken over
There was also a mission with night vision devices, where an area is infiltrated. This was the hit in CoD MW 2019 and of course cannot be missing in the sequel.
Fans of the series will also be excited about the brief mention of a sniper mission. We crawl with Captain Price in the Ghillie suit through the mission and eliminate important targets – just like in the old Modern Warfare games.
Throughout the missions, we were able to discover some weapons. However, the weapons mostly do not carry the names of their real-world counterparts:
M16
K-Bloc
LACH-56
Bryson 500
Expedite 12
M4 M203
(DM_MIKE24)
1911
Vector
AK-47
.458 Socom
LMG Fightlight
In multiplayer, CoD wants to focus more on actual playstyles and has put significant thought into how to support the 3 identified playstyles for more gameplay opportunities.
Rusher: Aggressive player, focus on kills
Sentinel: Stationary player, focus on safety
Stalker: Mobile player, focus on tactics
Innovations or changes in gameplay will now always be developed to support the playstyles. The developers hinted that some ideas were discarded because they didn’t fit this approach.
This affects the basic layout of maps as well as general gameplay mechanics like movement or equipment.
Appropriately, 3 new devices have also been announced that will be available in multiplayer:
Placeable cameras with tracking functions
The Drill Charge can drill grenades through walls
A DDOS device can disable enemy equipment and also temporarily disable vehicles
Personal Conclusion: Best Prospects for Warzone 2
Once Modern Warfare 2 is released, it will be the 14th paid title of Call of Duty that I follow as a fan. However, the multiplayer mode was for me, like for so many other players, only interesting for a few weeks, at most a few months.
However, Warzone has captivated me for over a year now.
And even though I’m excited about CoD MW2, I constantly had to think about what possibilities the new features offer for Warzone 2 while going through the information. By the way, the name “Warzone 2” is not final yet.
The developers have repeatedly emphasized that all these features and the technical foundation will also be part of the new Warzone: smarter NPCs, water mechanics, better vehicle feel, more movement techniques, an elaborate gunsmith, new equipment – a lot is in store.
Even if nothing sounds really “revolutionary” or “groundbreaking”, it’s these changes in gameplay detail that determine the feel of a shooter and make a big difference.
This is especially true in a battle royale like Warzone, which takes a more sandbox approach. Every little action, every small mechanic expands my possibilities and allows for new tactics. And with a look at the innovations, I see good prospects.
CoD MW 2019 was the most successful Call of Duty to date, and I find it fitting that the developers are not trying to reinvent the wheel here. It’s “just” going to be a little smoother.
Additionally, I like the new philosophy with different player types and that they want to bring new content and mechanics with an eye on the actual playstyles of players. Although I am wondering how it was done before.
All in all, I am looking forward to the new Modern Warfare 2 and eagerly await more details that will be revealed in the near future. Of course, also more about Warzone 2.
Maik Schneider
Freelance author at MeinMMO
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The German ARPG expert Wudijo has evaluated the status of Diablo Immortal in a YouTube video. He believes that the game is currently excellent as a mobile game and sets ‘new standards’. However, he also sees major problems that could lead to the game’s downfall in the long term.
Who is the expert? Wudijo is a German full-time streamer, well-known among many fans thanks to the Diablo games. Through the “Maxroll” site, he has published many popular guides in written form or linked them on his YouTube channel.
The expert on Diablo 3 has also spent many hours in Diablo Immortal. On his server (Dark Wanderer EU), he is currently the highest-ranked monk in the PvP leaderboards. His character is, according to him, completely Free2Play.
What is his opinion on Diablo Immortal? In a nearly 20-minute video, Wudijo has given a detailed analysis of the new MMORPG from Blizzard. Unsurprisingly, he also speaks a lot about the question of whether Diablo Immortal is pay-to-win.
The expert starts the video with some statements about the general quality of the game. He expresses a lot of overwhelmingly positive remarks:
He has ‘played the game a lot and had a great time.’
Diablo Immortal is ‘incredibly good, especially as a game that fits in your pocket.’
‘As a game, it sets new standards, especially for mobile gaming.’
He also believes that most players, like him, are having a lot of fun.
Aside from some minor bugs, he has no major issues with the game.
However, as the title of the video suggests, the expert believes that Diablo Immortal could face significant problems in the long run. The title is: ‘What needs to happen for Diablo Immortal not to die a quick death?’
Here you can see the complete video:
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Why could the game die? For Wudijo, PvP is clearly more than just a side activity in the game or just something for hardcore gamers like him. On the contrary: the game has a ‘strong focus on PvP’, as the title of the game and things like the Shadow War demonstrate.
And because in PvP, those who invest the most will quickly crush the Free2Play players, a gap arises between Free2Play and pay-to-win players. That the game is pay-to-win is beyond doubt for Wudijo – after all, it is a mobile game, he argues.
Theoretically, since one can spend unlimited money on the game, this gap can keep widening. And that poses a problem for both types of players, says the expert.
Free2Play players will eventually lose motivation to upgrade their gear.
The gaps are simply too large, which is why there is ‘no reason to make an effort at all.’
In our video, we give you a brief and helpful overview of all classes in Diablo Immortal:
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Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay
How can Diablo Immortal be saved? If any form of long-term motivation is to exist in the game, a kind of ‘normalization needs to happen’, says Wudijo. Furthermore, there must be some goal that players can work towards.
Free2Play players have very few things to do, while ‘pay-to-win has not only no cap but is also not time-limited.’
Wudijo suggests as a potential solution that the gear difference in PvP be limited to a maximum of 10%, regardless of the actual difference in stats outside of PvP. This way, pay-to-win players would have a numerical advantage, but the best Free2Play players could still win with good gameplay.
What do you think of his analysis and improvement suggestions? Do you agree that PvP is an important and major part of Diablo Immortal? Or is PvE and Free2Play enough for you? Let us know in the comments.
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The Russian CS:GO professional Kirill “Boombl4” Mikhailov (23) proposed to his then-girlfriend live during a tournament in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (Steam) in November 2021. Not even a year later, the divorce is finalized. The wife seems to be doing everything to destroy the reputation and career of the pro.
What kind of marriage proposal was that?
Boombl4 is an experienced professional in CS:GO and was captain for “Natus Vincere”, one of the best teams in the world, for several years. However, he was released at the end of May.
In November 2021, Natus Vincere won a major tournament, the PGL in Stockholm. In an exciting match, the Ukrainian-Russian team narrowly defeated G2. The Ukrainian, s1mple, an absolute star, held the trophy up high. Everyone in the team pocketed $200,000 in prize money.
However, the highlight came when the team captain of Natus Vincere, Boombl4, proposed to his girlfriend in the main hall. He said his girlfriend was watching from Moscow, and he asked her if she wanted to marry him. The audience cheered with joy (via upcomer).
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Such a marriage proposal on the big stage, right after a big win, makes an impression.
Player says: He has divorced and his wife is blackmailing him
Here’s how it turned out now: Not good at all. In the meantime, the war in Ukraine has broken out: While Boombl4 spoke for peace, his wife appeared with the Russian flag painted on her face on Instagram. She apparently supports the war.
Boombl4’s career at Natus Vincere ended a few weeks ago: The team stated he posed too high a risk. He was released after the PGL tournament in Antwerp. Again, Boombl4 had played for Natus Vincere and led the team to the finals. But there, they lost to FaZe.
So the job was already gone for Boombl4.
Our expertise at MeinMMO relates to gaming. Those who want to learn more about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine are advised to check official sites or news magazines:
– Ukraine Live Blog (via Zeit) – War in Ukraine (via nzz) – Solidarity with Ukraine (via auswärtiges-amt)
Important note:If you are struggling with dark thoughts due to the current situation: You are not alone. Please seek help. For example, at the telephone counseling service at 0800/111 0 111 or the online counseling, where you can also use a chat. It’s free and applies nationwide.
Wife claims: Her ex-husband is addicted to drugs, publishes video
These are the new allegations: The culmination came today. Boombl4 says: He has divorced his wife and was blackmailed on the same day with a variety of “photos, videos, and a large amount of misinformation.”
According to the site Dotesports reports, his ex-wife, Angelika “LiQueen” Mikhailova, released a video in which Boombl4 apparently consumes the synthetic drug Mephedrone, a substance compared to cocaine and ecstasy (via twitter).
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Diablo Immortal offers raids, like any decent MMO. The raids are designed for 8 players and provide special rewards. However, you need to unlock this feature first – through the Helliquary. MeinMMO explains what you need to know about it.
What is the Helliquary? The Helliquary is an item that you need to collect. The mythical item is supposed to capture and seal the souls of powerful demons.
In Diablo Immortal, the Helliquary serves to unlock raids, where you can face a special boss with 8 players each week. Additionally, the Helliquary can be upgraded to provide you with special buffs.
Why should I use it? The upgrades of the Helliquary serve to strengthen your character. On one hand, you receive a buff to your combat rating, and on the other hand, an enhancement specifically in challenge portals.
However, to receive the rewards, you first need to obtain and then upgrade the Helliquary. We will reveal how this all works.
Here you will find everything you need to know about Diablo Immortal in 3 minutes:
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Everything you need to know about Diablo Immortal – in 3 minutes
Obtaining and Using the Helliquary
Where do I get the Helliquary? The questline for the Soul Helliquary starts around level 45. After completing the story in the Pestilent Marshes, you will receive a quest from Deckard Cain that leads you to the Barbarian blacksmith Rayek. If you get stuck on the way, you can find some tips here: XP Wall in Diablo Immortal: 5 tips for leveling during story standstill
Rayek shows you his invention, the Soul Helliquary. In a short questline, you will be introduced to its function:
you are to pick up and interact with the Helliquary
a portal opens and Westmark seems to be overrun by demons
you must fight back the demons and wake up from the vision
talk to Cain about the experience and return to the Helliquary
The vision repeats there, where this time you have to face the Chaos Herald Pyl directly. Defeat the boss, and you will encounter Lassal, the first real raid boss of the game. You will fail, but afterwards, you will have unlocked the Helliquary as a feature.
How do I start raids? To face Lassal and later other raid bosses, you need to assemble a group of up to 8 players. The bosses are supposed to be soloable as well, but you actually need a group.
Go to the Frozen Tree in the center of Westmark and interact with the Helliquary there. First, you select a difficulty, which will show you the combat rating you should have for it. Choose Loot or Troop Loot to start the search.
Visit the tree in the main square.Look for open groups.Create your own group and invite friends.You will see the boss and can choose the difficulty.
You will then enter a menu, where you can either search for open groups or create your own. Join other players or open a group and invite friends. Optionally, you can wait until your raid fills up on its own.
Once you have enough players together, you can start. You will probably first face Lassal, the first available boss of the game. The fight takes place in a small room and is only against Lassal himself.
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How to defeat the bosses: Bosses have more abilities than regular enemies or “packs” in Diablo Immortal. Lassal, for example, attacks you with a flame bow, a fire beam, and bombs that detonate on different players.
Unlike in the open world or in dungeons, you need more coordination and possibly the right classes for support. Crusaders, Monks, and Necromancers are useful for keeping the group alive.
Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay
In the weeks and months after release, more and more bosses will be added to the Helliquary that you can defeat. So far, the following are known:
Chaos Herald Pyl
Lassal the Flame-bound
Vitaath the Deathbringer
Gorgothra the Ravager
Beledwe and Gishtur
Izilech the Defaced
For some of these bosses, you will need to upgrade the Helliquary first. For this, you will need a special material: Hellfire Scoria.
How to upgrade the Helliquary: To upgrade it, you need to refine regular Scoria at a blacksmith for a fee of 100 gold per unit. You receive Scoria by defeating Helliquary demons, in the Battle Pass, or through the paid section of the path of the prodigy.
Each upgrade of the Helliquary will cost you more Scoria, but will also provide you with a higher combat rating. Additionally, you will unlock slots where you can seal demonic relics.
The relics are special loot from Helliquary demons and further increase your combat rating. They also boost certain character stats while you are in challenge portals.
By the way, the Helliquary is not the only way to visit raids. The Immortal, the server’s leaders, even get a raid for 48 players:
The latest patch in Minecraft has omitted a feature. The reason seems curious – there is concern that real animals could die.
A new patch is available in Minecraft as of today. The update with version number 1.19 is called “The Wild” and expands the game world with many interesting contents. There are new biomes, mangroves, ancient ruins, but also dark creatures, like the deadly Warden, who will hunt you down if you want to explore the secrets of the ancient civilizations.
However, one feature did not make it into the patch: fireflies.
Not because the developers did not have enough time, but for another reason. There is concern that some Minecraft players might kill frogs in real life.
The Frog Gang. Unfortunately does not like fireflies.
What were fireflies supposed to be in Minecraft? Fireflies were meant to make the world a bit more lively and fly through the air as colorful sparks. At the same time, they were also supposed to serve as a food source for a new neutral mob: frogs.
Frogs were, according to the original plan, supposed to be able to feast on fireflies and hunt them as prey.
This has changed, and instead of fireflies, frogs now prefer to eat small slimes that they can encounter in the swamps. Sounds a lot healthier.
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Minecraft: Trailer for the big update The Wild shows cozy campfire atmosphere and a dreadful new beast
Why do the developers change this? Following the implementation of fireflies, there was a lot of feedback from the community and concerned animal lovers. Fireflies are often a threat to toads and frogs in the real world – they are toxic to these animals. Therefore, frogs should rather not be given fireflies to eat.
Even though Minecraft is, of course, a video game where different rules may apply compared to the real world, the developers take their responsibility towards players seriously. After all, Minecraft is played by all age groups, including many children. There is a reason why there is an “educational” version that can be used in schools, for example.
The answer is clear: They do not want to teach anyone in the game that it is okay to feed frogs with fireflies if they could be toxic to them in reality.
What else is in the patch? The major update “The Wild” not only brought frogs but also plenty of innovations and improvements. The complete list is quite long, but there are new biomes and areas to explore for adventurers, as well as new blocks for creative builders to experiment with. Especially cool: There is a way to turn mud into clay, thus producing endless bricks. This was not possible in the past.
How do you like patch 1.19 of Minecraft?
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What do you think about the idea of a battle royale mode just for Blue Mages? Does it sound fun or something the development team should rather avoid? Let us know in the comments.
Yoshida also announced that his MMORPG will probably not receive any of the classic Final Fantasy jobs in the future:
What do you think about the idea of a battle royale mode just for Blue Mages? Does it sound fun or something the development team should rather avoid? Let us know in the comments.
Yoshida also announced that his MMORPG will probably not receive any of the classic Final Fantasy jobs in the future:
What do you think about the idea of a battle royale mode just for Blue Mages? Does it sound fun or something the development team should rather avoid? Let us know in the comments.
Yoshida also announced that his MMORPG will probably not receive any of the classic Final Fantasy jobs in the future:
Director of Final Fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida, talked in an interview about a crazy idea that the developers had for the MMORPG’s PvP. They considered a battle royale mode that would only be accessible to the job Blue Mage.
With patch 6.1, there came significant adjustments and changes to the PvP in FFXIV. A new 5v5 mode called “Crystalline Conflict” was released and was well received by many players. However, the path to this was long.
The planning phase alone lasted a whole year, and the development team designed and discarded a whole range of ideas for overhauling the PvP.
This is what Yoshida says: Director Naoki Yoshida is known for enjoying discussing the internal development processes within his MMORPG. In an interview with the Japanese online magazine gamer, he shared that the development team had some unusual ideas during the planning phase for the new PvP.
The most unusual was the idea of a battle royale mode that only the job of Blue Mage could participate in:
[…] According to the original plan [for the new PvP], there were various ideas such as “PvP-only-for-Blue-Mage.” The idea was that it would be a battle royale-style mode in a massive arena. The arena would then keep shrinking, but instead of picking up weapons, players would use the learning abilities of the Blue Mage and fight with the spells they had learned.
Naoki Yoshida
In other ideas, the number of jobs allowed for PvP was to be reduced from 19 to 8, presumably for balance reasons. However, the PvP team opposed this because it would limit players in their choice of favorite jobs.
What’s special about Blue Mages: The “restricted job” Blue Mage has a unique position in FFXIV. Unlike other jobs, it can only reach level 70 out of 90. Additionally, it must venture out into the world and learn its spells from monsters by having them use their abilities against it in combat.
Currently, there are 104 spells and they can be everything: from normal physical attacks to CC effects, to over-the-top powerful skills that cause instant death. Accordingly, the Blue Mage is not balanced and is not meant to be, as it is not allowed in the majority of the “normal” content of FFXIV.
Content that does not allow Blue Mages also includes PvP. Instead, Blue Mages can participate in the solo challenge “Great Masquerade” or complete some dungeon and raid content up to level 70. But only if they are in a group with other Blue Mages.
“Give me a reason for my Blue Mage static to come together again.”
These comments exist: Since Blue Magic is more of a side content, the comments from users about Yoshida’s story from the developer’s back room were rather rare but quite positive.
In a thread on reddit, several users expressed that the idea sounds “unironically good.” In the original thread where Yoshida’s interview was translated, the top comment said:
He should never have mentioned the Blue Mage battle royale. Now people won’t stop begging for it until it’s released.
In the comments below, various users agree with him and comment with “Okay, but I want it” or “That would be the first battle royale I would actually play […]” The idea seems to find some resonance in the community.
The desire from the community is understandable: A problem that Blue Mage fans face is the relatively small amount of content that the job receives regularly. The level cap increase and new spells to collect have occurred about once a year, and the next Blue Mage update has not yet been announced.
While Blue Mage groups can enter raid content like Bahamut or Alexander at the appropriate levels, once the first victory is achieved, there is no incentive to grind the content.
Reddit user InternetFunnyMan1 comments on the situation as follows: “Give me either PvP for Blue Mage or give me a reason for my Blue Mage static to come together again.”
In FFXIV, “Statics” refer to fixed groups of players who regularly run content together. The most common form of these are raiding groups that tackle raid content weekly. However, there are also fixed PvP groups, and Blue Mages also come together in statics.
A PvP mode for Blue Mages would be a type of content that theoretically has no end, as each match in PvP plays out differently.
Yoshida also announced that his MMORPG will probably not receive any of the classic Final Fantasy jobs in the future:
What do you think about the idea of a battle royale mode just for Blue Mages? Does it sound fun or something the development team should rather avoid? Let us know in the comments.
Yoshida also announced that his MMORPG will probably not receive any of the classic Final Fantasy jobs in the future:
What do you think about the idea of a battle royale mode just for Blue Mages? Does it sound fun or something the development team should rather avoid? Let us know in the comments.
Yoshida also announced that his MMORPG will probably not receive any of the classic Final Fantasy jobs in the future:
In Destiny 2 was revamped with Season 17, featuring the popular Iron Banner mode. Lord Saladin not only received a new menu and reward system but also a new, old mode for the popular PvP event. However, great anticipation was followed by crushing disappointment. MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos still considers the mode one of the best that Iron Banner has to offer and tells you why.
What did the Guardians specifically criticize? According to many Guardians, Iron Banner suffered a significant setback in Season 17. Bungie replaced the well-known Control mode with the already known “Rift” mode from Destiny 1. Additionally, the number of appearances that Lord Saladin gets in a season was reduced from four seasonal to just two in an entire season.
The loot and thus new gear were also absent, shocking many players as it resembled a bold move by Bungie. Employees of the space shooter were even threatened with murder. However, our MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos celebrates, despite the toxic hate towards the changes, the new mode and will continue to play it – and for good reason.
MeinMMO author Christos Tsogos has already invested thousands of hours into Destiny 1 and 2, so he knows all the changes that Iron Banner has undergone. Iron Banner remains one of the season’s highlights for him.
Iron Banner finally emphasizes what is most important: teamwork as a pack. Those who know Lord Saladin’s fiery mode know how he fills Guardians’ ears with teamwork and terms like “pack”. But that has always been missing from the PvP event.
A mode where teamwork is key to victory. For over 5 years, Guardians have been stuck in the familiar Control mode of Iron Banner and know nothing else.
What bothered me about Iron Banner were rounds in which players never captured the zones and only aimed for kills. That drove me to the brink of fury, as this mode has always been designed for teamwork, not for improving the KD.
I can’t stand seeing these captured zones anymore.
Now that it is finally not the number of your kills but the tactical advance that counts, many Guardians are overwhelmed by the change. In my opinion, Guardians should just bite the bullet and finally work on their teamwork. Then they wouldn’t waste their time putting Bungie on trial as they are working hard to keep us Guardians happy with content.
The Iron Banner still needs improvement, but the mode should remain: Anyone who has tried the Iron Banner in Season 17 knows the catastrophic state it was left in for the Guardians.
The spark disappeared, Guardians got trapped in endless teleport loops, and the balance between teams and solo players was also poorly pitched. These are all issues that Bungie will certainly tackle over time, but the mode must still remain.
After 5 years without changes, Rift is truly the best thing that could happen to PvP. Finally, a fresh mode that encourages Guardians to try out new strategies and start playing together. The matches won feel earned and the lost ones motivate improvement.
So I don’t care how much hate you express towards the mode, I can’t get enough of it.
Essentially, we plan to change the Iron Banner mode season after season. Sometimes it will be a brand new or a returning mode; sometimes it will be an existing mode with new challenges.
Bungie writes in the TWaB (“This Week at Bungie” blog from May 12, 2022)
Supremacy was also a good and strong mode, more focused on kills and collecting the blue and red engrams, yet still offered variety.
The red and blue engrams – Within reach
One thing the Iron Banner still lacks: Bungie promised cool rewards before the release of Season 17 that Guardians should receive in the revamped Iron Banner.
I understood that, for example, players should be able to earn old ornaments from Seasons 1-2 that are worthy of the chivalrous image. But as I got closer to Lord Saladin, I was disappointed with familiar and sunset weapons.
My greatest pride of the Titan – Iron Banner ornaments look like a samurai
For me, neither the seal nor any weapons have ever been a drive for Iron Banner. It has always been the stylish armors that stand out from the futuristic image of the shooter. That disappointed me deeply, as I saw the greatest potential in that.
If Bungie had at least granted Guardians such rewards, many Guardians probably wouldn’t have gone off the handle.
But despite this, the mode has been and is a highlight for me for Season 17 and I will play it again in the next Iron Banner.
Enough about me, what about you? Do you share my opinion and find that the Iron Banner, despite bugs, has produced a cool and varied mode? Or are you still mad at Bungie and want your dusty Control back? Let us know in the comments how you feel about it!
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June 2022 offers some field research tasks in Pokémon GO again. We at MeinMMO have taken a look at what tasks are available this month and what rewards await you.
What kind of tasks are these? If you spin the photo disc at a PokéStop, you will receive special tasks known as field research. Right at the start of the month, Niantic adjusts some of these tasks and rewards.
In June, you can also expect a variety of research tasks this way. If you have rolled a quest, you can find it in the “Field” view in the game, which you can access by clicking the binoculars. You have unlimited time to complete it.
Field Research in June 2022 – All Tasks and Rewards
As you know from previous months, the field research in June 2022 also spans various categories, such as Catching, Throwing, Battling, or interacting with your Buddy.
With the overview from LeekDuck, we have summarized all the field research tasks from June 2022 below. Pokémon that you can encounter in their shiny forms are marked with an (*).
All Field Research for Catching
Task
Reward
Catch 5 Pokémon
Encounter with Puppance* or Tragosso* or Quiekel*
Catch 7 Pokémon
Encounter with Karpador*
Catch 5 Pokémon of Rock type
Encounter with Alola-Digda* or Digda*
Catch a Pokémon of Dragon type
Encounter with Dratini* or Kindwurm*
Catch 5 Pokémon with Weather boost
Encounter with Vulpix* or Quapsel* or Hippopotas* or Shnebedeck*
Use 5 Berries when Catching Pokémon
Encounter with Kleinstein* or Phanpy* or Knacklion*
All Field Research for Throwing
Task
Reward
Land 5 good throws
Encounter with Dummisel*
Land 3 great throws
Encounter with Snubbull* or Liliep* or Anorith*
Land 3 great throws in a row
Encounter with Onix*
Land 5 great curveball throws in a row
Encounter with Pandir* (Fur pattern 8)
Land 3 fabulous throws in a row
Encounter with Kaumalat*
All Field Research for Battling
Task
Reward
Win a Level 3 raid or higher
Encounter with Amonitas* or Kabuto*
Win 5 raids
Encounter with Aerodactyl*
Battle in the GO Battle League
Encounter with Wattzapf
Battle against 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts
Encounter with Sleima*
All Field Research for Friends & Your Buddy
Task
Reward
Play with your Buddy
Encounter with Lampi*
Walk 2 km with your Buddy
Encounter with Evoli*
Earn 2 candies by walking with your Buddy
Encounter with Scoppel*
Earn 3 candies by walking with your Buddy
Encounter with Flunschlik
Battle alongside your Buddy while exploring together
Encounter with Smogon* or Bluzuk*
Send 3 gifts with stickers
Encounter with Kicklee* or Nockchan*
All Field Research for Hatching, Evolving and Exploring
Task
Reward
Hatch an egg
Encounter with Larvitar* or Mantax*
Hatch 2 eggs
Encounter with Tanhel*
Make 3 Power-Ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Bisasam* or Glumanda* or Schiggy*
Make 5 Power-Ups on Pokémon
Encounter with Endivie* or Feurigel* or Karnimani*
This month, Pandir is particularly interesting. The Pokémon will be available with its fur pattern 8 and is currently only findable in field research. So if you’re missing a corresponding specimen or if you would like to have a shiny Pandir, you should take advantage of the quest.
For use in raids, Dratini, Kaumalat, and Larvitar are especially interesting. Their evolutions are among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. Additionally, the quest with Karpador is suitable for completing the “Angler” medal.
Which quest will you definitely secure? Let us know in the comments here on MeinMMO.
Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa is the biggest streamer on Twitch. Now she says: She is being threatened by a stalker who moved from Estonia to a hotel near her. She fears for her life. But Amouranth has a plan: she is armed and keeps an eye on the stalker.
Trigger warning: The article deals with a streamer who is being stalked. This may evoke dark feelings in some readers.
This is a new, dangerous phenomenon for Twitch streamers:
Female streamers on Twitch have been experiencing a phenomenon similar to that of actors or musicians in recent years: people watch them regularly and enter into “parasocial relationships”: people develop personal feelings for them because the streamers seem so approachable. Complete strangers believe a streamer is their friend, their confidant, perhaps even a great love.
For some individuals, this turns into pathological behavior: people become stalkers. They threaten the streamers or try to ruin their lives, apparently in a misguided attempt to be close to the streamers or somehow influence their lives.
This is what Amouranth says: The streamer speaks on a private Twitter account about her stalker. She says:
I have a stalker who came to my area on May 8th. He watches my streams all day and imitates everything I do: he does bad ASMR, takes a shower in his Twitch stream while I lie in the bathtub.
The man has sold everything he had to travel to her area
Now he lives in a hotel near Amouranth and continues to accumulate debt every day
He leaves himself no option to get out of the situation
The streamer says:
He is exhausting all his resources and has no options left. I fear for my life and that he might do something. The police are aware of my situation; they know what hotel he is at and they send a patrol regularly – but they can’t do anything even if he plans something.
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She urges her viewers not to report the stalker’s Twitch account. Apparently, she herself constantly watches the stalker’s channel or has it monitored. Because in this way, she receives “valuable information”, which is important for her well-being and mental health.
Apparently, this way she always knows where the stalker is. Then he can’t just suddenly show up at her place.
Important note:If dark thoughts plague you: you are not alone. Please seek help. For example, at the telephone counseling service at 0800/111 0 111 or the online counseling service, where you can also use a chat. This is free and applies nationwide.
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Season 17 in Destiny 2 is definitely different. First a weak start, which promised too little content for many Guardians. Then problems in the PvP mode Rift split the community. And last night, shortly after the Weekly Reset, one of the strongest characters in the game caused a sad moment that left many Guardians speechless.MyMMO tells you why.
What happened in the latest story mission? Destiny 2 has made many players thoughtful with ‘Grief’, its latest story mission of ‘Separation’. It showed the NPC, who is regarded as the strongest character in the game and who cannot be thrown off balance, as a broken man.
Until now, Commander Zavala has always been the strong leader of the Vanguard. When everyone would falter – he remains steadfast. But the new story mission now revealed: The strongest Titan of all time is actually deeply saddened and struggles with himself every day.
The Guardians must continue their way alone because Zavala’s pain is too great.
What is Season 17 about again? The Leviathan, a massive ship of the former Cabal Emperor Calus, has returned and is trying to connect with the Pyramid of Darkness on the Moon. The Guardians must once again face their worst nightmares to find out what the return is about and why Calus (who has probably merged with the ship by now) claims, ‘I am the end!’.
For many Guardians, the new Season 17 was only moderately interesting:
The exhausting nightmares are already known from the expansion ‘Forsaken’
The golden Leviathan is a location that many players already knew from an old Calus raid. For Season 17, it was “only” overgrown by the Dark vegetation, the “Egregore Spores”, and transformed by Bungie into a patrol zone with Public Event.
The first story mission did not reveal anything fundamentally new either, as it merely led players back into the old circus of the Leviathan.
Thus, while new players were excited about the environment, some long-time veterans in Destiny 2 either wrinkled their noses in boredom or turned away from the seemingly uninteresting content and thus from the entire Season 17.
Players infiltrate the irrigation system in the story mission “Grief” in the underbelly of the Leviathan.
For all players who continued to follow the story, Bungie revealed not only a completely new area on the Leviathan but also the secret of Zavala’s deep connection to two knitting needles. The story has potential if one engages with it.
Bungie added the area ‘The Irrigation’ for Zavala’s ‘Separation’ mission, through which the Guardians must first find a way.
The Commander wants to accompany the Guardians fearlessly, but he fails. For the first time in the history of Destiny 2, he is experienced as an internally broken man.
In the end, when Zavala can no longer speak, Eris Morn tells the Guardians his emotional story, which left many completely silent.
On MyMMO you can watch the emotional cutscene that shows Commander Zavala’s deep sadness:
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Destiny 2: Season 17 reveals a sad story – Cutscene from the game
What does the Destiny 2 community say about it? The players’ reactions to the video and the revelations from the Commander of the Vanguard’s earlier life were marked by strong emotions.
Many fireteams simply fell silent and stood around for a while on the H.E.L.M., the flying operations base of the Vanguard, while they stared silently into space.
Others did not even watch the video because they were not interested in either the Destiny story or the Commander of the Vanguard in any way.
However, some who recalled personal experiences were moved by the story to real tears.
So reports the player mynameisshoe on Twitter:
In the last few years, since I became a father, many things have changed, but this is the first time that Destiny got to me. It really broke my heart.
And Jacob was also touched by this Season 17 story:
It’s incredible, it made me cry. I’ve been dealing with grief myself a lot lately and it really hit me. One of the best if not the best cutscenes so far. Very good work and I can’t wait to see what comes next. This story in this season is incredible.
Zavala breaks down before Safiyah, the nightmare of his great love.
There is probably only one moment in the entire history of Destiny 2 that could touch the Guardians as much as the now revealed fate of Zavala. And that is in the Forsaken campaign, when players had to say goodbye to Cayde-6 forever.
Zavala knows only grief and now some Guardians have also understood why he always looks so contemplatively at the Last City or out of his office window. Cayde-6 also belongs to a long list of lives that weigh heavily on the soul of the Commander.
Next week, players will learn whether they can help him cope with this deep guilt.
Whom do players owe these emotions? Even before Season 17, some developers, including Hazel Monforton, piqued the Guardians’ curiosity on Twitter.
Hazel Monforton has only recently joined Bungie as a Senior Narrative Designer and will mainly work on the seasonal content for Destiny 2 in the future. She is, as we now know, also the person who has implemented this story of Commander Zavala so emotionally.
The story continues behind the scenes: If you still want to know what happened after the video and Amanda Holliday’s last H.E.L.M. radio message to Zavala, you should read the related lore book.
Also, the voice lines after completing this story mission have changed and provide you with even more insights. To listen to them, you just need to complete the story mission and then do a few runs at level 3 of the Nightmare containment in the Castellum on the Leviathan.
What do you think about the latest story mission and the location? Did the message touch you, and do you say ‘More of this!’ or have you already written off Season 17 and are fed up with it? We look forward to your opinions in the comments.
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In Diablo Immortal, a secret war rages between two factions, the Shadows and the Immortals. You can get to know both factions and join them, but only if you are worthy. MeinMMO reveals everything you need to know about the system.
What are Shadows and Immortals? The two factions are humans or Nephalem who ensure the protection of the world. They are the frontline against the forces of hell and heaven. The entire story of Diablo Immortal is based on them.
In the MMO, the two factions serve as competing parties in PvP. They fight against each other in battles. Certain content is reserved exclusively for members of the Shadows or the Immortals, and few players will ever see the biggest of these events.
While pursuing the campaign in Diablo Immortal, you will encounter the Shadows and the Immortals starting at level 43 and will be offered to join the Shadows. However, it’s not as easy as it sounds. MeinMMO explains how to do it and why it’s worth it.
In the video, you will learn everything you need to know about Diablo Immortal in 3 minutes:
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Everything you need to know about Diablo Immortal – in 3 minutes
Becoming a Shadow in Diablo Immortal
How do I join the Shadows? At level 43, you will receive a quest through your guide to familiarize yourself with the Shadows and the Immortals. You are supposed to complete some tasks that will explain what the factions are about.
Along the way, you will learn about the game modes that await you, and eventually even the final battle of the “Cycle of Strife”. The quests only require you to dispose of certain opponents in specific instances.
The actual joining of the Shadows comes afterward. You will be asked to join the Shadow lottery. This takes place every day at 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 9:00 PM server time. Here’s how to join:
visit the Mysterious Guest in the tavern in Westmark
sign up for the Shadow lottery
if you are selected, visit the guest again
face Akeba’s trial, in which you must defeat 3 champions
The trial is not particularly difficult. Should you fail it or not be selected, you can enter the lottery again. Alternatively, players who are already Shadows can simply invite you.
How do I invite someone? For winning the trial, you will receive Akeba’s emblem. If you are accepted into the Shadows, you will receive 2 – one for yourself and one for someone else.
If you want to invite a friend or interested person, just select them in your friends list. By clicking or tapping on their portrait, the context menu will open. Select “Invite to Shadows” and your friend will have the opportunity to join.
As a Shadow, you can also participate in the lottery. If you are selected, you must take the trial again and receive additional emblems to invite new members.
You need Akeba’s emblem to invite new Shadows.
What advantages do Shadows have? Shadows can rise in reputation ranks, which grant them bonuses to damage and defense. They also have access to special content that rewards them even more:
Contracts that reward with a lot of experience points, gold, and items
Path of Blood for more points to rank up
Looting the treasury for tons of gold, Hilt, and a chance at Legendaries
As a Shadow, you should also look for a clan, as there are additional benefits such as more experience points. This is especially worth it during leveling but also later for Paragon levels.
Shadows can no longer join “normal” adventurer clans. Some players painfully realize this when they are expelled from their own guilds. Instead, there are special Shadow clans.
These also accommodate 100 players and offer benefits such as 10% more experience or faster rank increases. In a Shadow clan, you collectively earn points for the clan rank to compete with other clans.
The best clans then compete in a large showdown weekly, with a chance to become Immortals – effectively the bosses of the server.
Here you can see more about endgame and the last areas of Diablo Immortal:
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New gameplay of the last area from Diablo Immortal – No player has been here yet
Shadows or Immortals? These are the factions
The Immortals are something like the protectors of the world. To them, great power has been granted. The Shadows are there to continuously test the Immortals to ensure their power does not corrupt them.
In Diablo Immortal, this means that the Shadows and the Immortals constantly fight against each other. If it turns out that the Immortals are no longer the best fighters, new Shadows rise to become the rulers – your chance to become Immortal.
Joining the Immortals
Every week from Monday morning to Tuesday evening, Shadow clans can sign up for the Shadow War. This will take place during the week and has several stages:
the Shadow War filters out the 10 strongest clans of the Shadows
from those clans, 8 selected players face off against 8 Immortals each
in the Ritual of Banishment, the Shadows must win at least 6 of the battles
if victorious, they can challenge the leader of the Immortals
in a 30 vs. 1 battle, the Immortal must be toppled
if the Shadows are again victorious here, a Battle Royale begins
the winners become the new Immortals
This is currently the only known way to become Immortal, with up to 500 Immortals per server. Since the first Shadow War will culminate on June 12, 2022, we will be able to reveal more about the exact process from there.
Currently (June 8), it is not yet possible to become Immortal.
Diablo Immortal: All 6 Classes in Brief Overview with Gameplay
What advantages do Immortals have?
Similar to Shadows, Immortals have access to special content. They also rank up, which strengthens them and can prevent the Shadows from raiding their treasury. Additionally, they gain access to:
special offers at the Hilt vendor
buffs for attack speed, critical hit chance, and more for the group
weekly rewards based on participation
a statue and banners in Westmark and a mention on the honor wall
However, the greatest feature is Kion’s Trial. Here, 48 players can score great rewards in a raid. The trial is divided into 4 groups of 12 players, each of whom must defeat their own bosses.
Be aware that some of this content may change and some information is still based on the beta phase. The first Shadow War is still forthcoming, and in the interview about the future of Diablo Immortal, the head, Wyatt Cheng, revealed that some changes have been made to this very PvP concept. What exactly that is, we will only know later.
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