PS Plus: Games for June 2022 – Sony gives you one of the best action games of the last years

Marko Jevtic Marko Jevtic Reading time 3 minutes

Sony has officially revealed the new games for PS Plus in June 2022. In the new month, you get one of the best action games for your PS4 and PS5. In addition, there are 2 fighting games based on popular series. MeinMMO presents the titles to you.

Which games are available in June for PS Plus? As usual, with a PS Plus subscription, you can download 3 games at no additional cost for the PS4 and PS5. The games, which had already been leaked beforehand, are now also officially confirmed.

These are the 3 games:

  • God of War (2018)
  • Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker
  • Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

The most interesting game here is God of War. This action blockbuster for the PS4 is considered the most successful game on the PS4 and is said to have sold over 20 million copies. But Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl are also worth downloading.

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When are the games available? As always, the PS Plus games will be available from the first Tuesday of the month – this time on June 7, 2022.

Until the new games are available, you can still secure the PS Plus games from May: PS Plus: Games for May are known – 2 indie hits meet the biggest PlayStation game of 2021

PS Plus June 2022: God of War (2018) – Personal story, epic presentation

What kind of game is this? The God of War from 2018 is neither a remake nor a sequel to the original trilogy in the traditional sense. While the game continues the story of the god of war Kratos, it changes pretty much everything else: gameplay, setting, narrative style.

After Kratos has taken down almost all well-known names from Greek mythology on PS2, PS3, and Sony handhelds, he has now been drawn to the North. Instead of Greek mythology, this time it’s about deities like Thor, Odin, Magni, and Modi.

Here you can see the epic game in action:

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Instead of viewing Kratos from above with fixed camera angles, the third-person perspective makes it feel more personal this time. Additionally, the game is narrated without a single camera cut, keeping the player close to Kratos at all times.

This is not only evident in the gameplay, where you slay your enemies with a new, powerful axe. The story is also much more human this time as it revolves around Kratos, his son Atreus, and their relationship after the death of Atreus’ mother.

But that doesn’t mean the game has forgotten to be epic. One of the first cutscenes in the game features such a spectacular battle that action fans might have their jaws dropped.

With a score of 94 percent on Metacritic, the game is among the best-rated games of the best years.

PS Plus June 2022: Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker – Ninjas fight in 4v4

What kind of game is this? This Naruto game has been on the market for a few years now and is not a typical story game that retells the anime. Instead, it is a pure fighter, where you can use your favorite ninja’s powerful jutsus against your friends or internet foes.

Combat takes place in a 4v4 setup, and the choice of your fighters is crucial. The characters are divided into archetypes, such as healers or defenders.

Here you can see the gameplay trailer of the Naruto fighter:

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So it’s not just about your skill on the controller. Your intellect also needs to be engaged for good strategies. Especially fans of the anime will get an action-packed spectacle with Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, where they will get their money’s worth.

PS Plus June 2022: Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl – Sponge against Turtles

What kind of game is this? Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl is essentially Super Smash Bros but featuring the most famous cartoon characters from your childhood.

The fighters in this brawler come from popular Nickelodeon animated series, including SpongeBob and Patrick, Avatar, or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

As in Smash Bros, it’s less about reducing your opponent’s health to zero and more about knocking them off the colorful maps. The 20 combat arenas also come from the cartoon series.

You can watch the trailer for the game here:

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If you want to fight with your friends in Bikini Bottom or want to give Ren & Stimpy a hard time as Aang, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl has you covered.

Even PlayStation purists, who were envious of friends with the Nintendo Switch until now because of Smash Bros, can enjoy this game.

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What do you think of the new PS Plus in June 2022? Do you like the offer? Or are you disappointed? What do you think about the blockbuster God of War? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

If you’re still hunting for a PS5, check our sales ticker regularly: Buy PS5 – Keep an eye on these retailers today

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Diablo Immortal Crossplay: The boss explains what you need to pay attention to when playing with PC and mobile

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Diablo Immortal can be played on PC and with Android/iOS on your phones. This even works in crossplay. For those who want to use crossplay, there is a guide from Blizzard.

How does crossplay work? You can use the feature to play on the go with your phone and then continue at home on PC with the same character and progress (crossprogress). With crossplay, players on PC can play with players on mobile.

This is especially important if you want to play on both platforms and start ahead of time. Because Diablo Immortal is already available one day earlier on iOS and Android. If you continue playing on PC at the official release, you can simply continue your journey from the same point.

We show you what you should pay attention to in the overview.

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How to set up crossplay for Diablo Immortal

This is what Blizzard says: On reddit, Wyatt Cheng, the head of Diablo Immortal, reported. He wants to ensure that you set up your accounts correctly to be ready for crossplay. He writes:

  • As soon as you see the game in the shop of your platform on your phone, you should download and play it. Create a character and play as much as you want. Automatically, a guest account will be created for you if you do not log in directly.
  • You can find a tab called “Account” in the settings at any time after you have created a character. You can use this to connect your Battle.net account.
  • You can also log into your Battle.net account at any time on the start screen after creating your first character.
  • If you have linked these correctly, you should be able to play with crossplay and crossprogression the first time you play Diablo Immortal on PC.
  • If it doesn’t work, you will receive a reminder to link your Battle.net account on your phone the first time you play on PC.
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How to link accounts? Linking on mobile is quite simple. Select the account button or tap on your guest account at the top left corner. From there, you can directly register or log in to Battle.net.

Then you just need to approve the linking and you can start.

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Will you use the crossplay/crossprogression feature and play Diablo Immortal on your phone and PC? Or do you have a platform that you will use solely for gaming?

Let us know your opinion on this here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players you will meet in the world of Diablo Immortal.

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LoL: Pro coach allegedly embezzled over €200,000 – Team involves the FBI

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In League of Legends, the US team Team SoloMid has now presented the results of an internal investigation. An international law firm has examined the allegations against former head coach Peter Zhang (28). The coach allegedly “borrowed” tens of thousands of US dollars from players whose well-being depended on his decisions. He is also accused of diverting salary payments to Chinese players for his own benefit.

This is the situation:

  • In March 2022, Team SoloMid fired its Chinese head coach Peter Zhang without notice. Zhang had been with the team since November 2018. TSM is a 7-time champion in the USA but faced a severe crisis in 2022.
  • The team stated that the coach was dismissed due to evidence of “unethical behavior” and a “conflict of interest”.
  • Zhang said he was in a desperate situation, needed money for an operation for his grandmother, and therefore asked players from his own team to lend him money. This is apparently common in China. Clearly, there was a cultural misunderstanding (via twitlonger).
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TSM entrusts international law firm with investigation

These are now the results of the investigations: TSM has gone public with the results of an internal investigation (via dexerto). The investigation by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LPP, an international law firm, has revealed the following:

  • Mr. Zhang allegedly diverted around $250,000 in salary payments from two former TSM players to himself and others.
  • Mr. Zhang agreed to sell a player’s car after the player left the USA to return to Asia. The car was sold for $80,000, but the player did not receive the money until Mr. Zhang was threatened with being reported to the authorities; he then received about $35,000. The rest of the money is still outstanding.
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This is the world-class support SwordArt: He played for TSM from November 2020 to October 2021. He apparently owned the car.
  • Mr. Zhang had tried to borrow money from 8 TSM players and staff, including players over whom he had managerial authority. He claimed he needed the money for medical treatment for his grandmother in China. He requested payments between $1,500 and $22,000. Two players gave him about $15,000, of which he repaid about $10,500.
  • Furthermore, TSM immediately halted these loans once the team learned of them and also retracted some planned transfers. The company prevented around $54,000 from being sent.

The investigation concludes that Mr. Zhang did not act in the best interest of the team. “Irregularities” were also found regarding Zhang’s role in the transfer of players from China.

The German e-sport scene in LoL is still quite far from such scandals:

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Coach and talent scout allegedly enriched themselves during transfer of Chinese players to TSM

What was the actual problem? The investigation concludes that Mr. Zhang, together with a former head coach of Victory Five, who now works as a talent agent in China, facilitated the transfer of two Chinese players to TSM. However, the money was funneled through various accounts to the talent scout and Zhang:

As a result, the majority of player payments between December 2021 and February 2022, including high advance payments, ended up in bank accounts that did not belong to the players.

Furthermore, Zhang reportedly did not cooperate with the investigators who conducted the investigation. He repeatedly sent apologies and kept promising that he would speak with them later.

As TSM states, they have now referred the matter to the FBI for further investigation.

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The mid laner Maple is now the new hope; he is expected to make an impact in the mid lane.

TSM signs 5 players from China and Taiwan – sports success eludes

This makes the situation so spicy: For many years, TSM was known for acquiring the best players from North America and Europe, especially Danes. This tactic generally brought the team great success. They became champions in the LCS 7 times, most recently in Summer 2020 with veterans like Doublelift, Biofrost, and Bjergsen.

After 2020 and a disastrous Worlds, the team lost almost all players who had previously performed well: BioFrost, Doublelift, and the German-Turk Broken Blade left the team. Bjergsen became the coach.

After a strange interim year marked by the extremely expensive signing of SwordArt , TSM initially wanted to sign Bjergsen back as a player, but he left the team. Now TSM decided to make a radical cut.

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Since Bjergsen stopped playing in the mid lane for TSM, things have not been going well.

In December 2021, TSM suddenly began hiring Chinese and Taiwanese players who had not yet made a name for themselves in Asia. However, TSM did not find success with these players. In the Spring Split of 2022, they ended up in 9th place out of 10:

  • Between December 2021 and February 2022, TSM signed 3 players from China and Taiwan: 2 supporters and 1 mid laner. All 3 played for the academy team shortly after.
  • In March and May 2022, they signed two additional players from Taiwan and China. With “Shenyi” (20, Support) and Maple (24, Mid Laner), they apparently want to start the next season.

Now it seems that the signing of so many players from Taiwan and China was not only a sporting blunder but also has another negative undertone. Because it was precisely during this time of failed transfers that Zhang’s misconduct took place:

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Division 2 brings new mechanics after 2 years – But it is so broken that a partial rollback must come

Maik Schneider Maik Schneider Reading time 2 minutes

The Division 2 recently released Season 9 and introduced a new mechanic to the game after more than 2 years: Expertise. With some effort, equipment pieces can be further improved – through XP or material donations. However, there was a glitch and now a “feature rollback” is coming.

The Division 2 has a dedicated fanbase that still invests a lot of time into the loot shooter even 2 years after the last major DLC. For these loyal fans, the game continues. Recently, there was even a significant update with Season 9.

A new mode called Countdown has been introduced, along with fresh bosses for the manhunts and a level mechanic for equipment – Expertise.

And this Expertise mechanic is causing stress now. The developers explain that players have already reached a much too high expertise level. Now there will be a partial “feature rollback” – progress will be recalculated and players will receive material compensations as a balance.

How does the expertise system work? All equipment pieces in Division 2 now have a “proficiency” level. The proficiency of pieces can be increased through kills or material donations. Each increase in proficiency gives you a point for your expertise level.

Once you have leveled up an equipment piece to proficiency, you can upgrade it with materials. Each level then provides you, for example, with +1% armor on armor pieces.

A piece that is at proficiency level 10 can only be upgraded to the extent that your expertise level is reached. The more proficiency you have, the higher your expertise level and the more pieces can be upgraded.

Kill XP was too strong with the new mechanic

What was the problem? The developers explained that there was a glitch in the calculation of kill XP. In comparison to players who leveled up a lot through material donations, those who progressed through kill XP have come much further.

On Twitter, there is the following developer post:

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In short: Essentially, the expertise level should only go up to level 20 in Season 9. But due to the XP glitch, some agents have already leveled up to 30 or even higher.

This could damage the balance in the game in the long run. Therefore, the progress will be recalculated.

This “feature rollback” particularly affects the items that are already above level 20. Because they will be reset to the max level 20.

We recently talked about Division in our podcast:

To compensate players, the developers are distributing SHD boxes, or loot boxes. These are supposed to provide materials that ensure a certain balance for the effort.

However, the collected player data does not allow for everyone to receive exactly the resources they used.

However, the small glitch is unlikely to affect hardcore fans too much. The fact that Division 2 continues and even receives new content is already a very positive thing for many.

Because the loot shooter is still worth it: “Still one of the best games for me” – Why shooter fans should catch up on The Division 2

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How old can my phone be if I want to play Diablo: Immortal?

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 3 minutes

Diablo Immortal is set to bring the typical hack-and-slash gameplay to mobile devices. You can smash plenty of enemies and then collect loot. But what kind of phone do I actually need if I want to play this MMO? And how old can the device be?

Diablo Immortal is now playable on phones with iOS and Android, PC players still have to wait until this evening. But how good and new does your phone actually need to be for you to play Blizzard’s new action MMO? We will reveal it to you here.

If you are unsure whether Diablo Immortal is something for you, you can quickly find out in our short check:

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Diablo Immortal: What are the system requirements?

What are the system requirements? Blizzard has outlined the minimum requirements for both Apple and Android devices. The requirements are as follows:

Android devices
Operating systemAndroid 5.0 or higher
ProcessorSnapdragon 660 / Exynos 9611 or higher
GraphicsAdreno 512 / Mali-G62 MP3 or higher
RAM2 GB RAM
Apple devices
HardwareiPhone 6s and newer
Operating systemiOS 11 and newer

Which phone can I play Diablo Immortal on?

What about Apple? If you want to use an Apple device for gaming, the answer is simple: You need an iPhone 6s and newer, along with at least iOS 11. If you own an older Apple device, you cannot install and launch the game.

What about Android? The answer is more complicated for Android, as dozens of manufacturers offer phones with the Google operating system. Therefore, it is hardly possible to list all functioning devices from recent years here.

In any case, Android 5.0 or higher is mandatory. Most reasonably recent phones and tablets support this.

Additionally, you need at least a Snapdragon 660 or faster processor and at least 2 GB of RAM. The Snapdragon 660 was first integrated into several mid-range devices like the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) at the end of 2017. So your phone should not be older than 3 or 4 years.

Many older flagship models like the Nokia 8, Samsung Galaxy S8, or Xiaomi Mi 6 should have no issues running Diablo Immortal. They use the Snapdragon 835, which is the larger brother of the 660.

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Moreover, you should note that you will need plenty of space on your smartphone for the installation. After downloading via the PlayStore (around 2 GB), you will still need to download 10 GB of patch files through the client itself. Therefore, you need about 12 GB of storage space on your phone. We would recommend at least 64 GB or more of storage.

Here you can see how Diablo Immortal might look on your phones:

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New gameplay of the last area from Diablo Immortal – No player has been here yet

Which devices are not compatible? So far, there have been several comments on reddit that Diablo Immortal does not run on the Xiaomi Mi 11, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, or Xiaomi Note 10 Pro (via reddit.com). This is surprising because both devices clearly meet the minimum requirements. However, the game is running on some Xiaomi phones.

There is no official statement yet. However, it is to be expected that further devices are also excluded.

I have graphical errors on my phone in the game: Currently, some players are reporting issues (via reddit.com). Blizzard has since commented and is working on a fix. Currently, Samsung devices with Exynos processors are mostly affected. We have embedded the current list of affected devices here:

Affected Samsung devices with Exynos chipset:
  • Galaxy A12
  • Galaxy A13
  • Galaxy A21s
  • Galaxy A51 5G
  • Galaxy A Quantum
  • Galaxy S10e
  • Galaxy S10
  • Galaxy S10+
  • Galaxy S10 5G
  • Galaxy Note10
  • Galaxy Note10 5G
  • Galaxy Note10+
  • Galaxy Note10+ 5G
  • Galaxy F12
  • Galaxy F62
  • Galaxy M12
  • Galaxy M13
  • Galaxy M62
  • Galaxy XCover 5
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What happens if my device is not compatible? If your device is not compatible, you will get a notification in the Google PlayStore that your device is not working. You will not even be able to install the game, or the game will not be displayed at all.

More tips for smartphones, PCs and more: If you want to use a controller with your phone, you can find a comprehensive guide on MeinMMO on how to set up the controller for the phone:

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Fortnite: How to quickly level up your Battle Pass in Season 2 before the world ends

Christos Tsogos Christos Tsogos Reading time 3 minutes

In Fortnite, the end of Season 2 and the upcoming live event are just around the corner. Many players are eagerly awaiting the final showdown between the Seven and IO, while others are still trying to complete their Battle Pass. MeinMMO shows you three methods to give you a final XP Boost.

How much time do I have left? You don’t have much time if you want to complete the Battle Pass of Chapter 3 Season 2 or earn the additional styles. The Collision live event will take place on June 4, 2022, at 10 PM (German time). So make no plans for that evening if you want to be part of the live event.

After the live event, the servers will typically be shut down, and a timer will then mark the start of the new Season 3. A start on June 5 is possible, but nothing has been confirmed yet. After the live event, you will have no more time, and the Battle Pass will be put into storage.

3 Things that will give you a quick XP Boost

So to quickly give your Battle Pass the necessary XP Boost, we have 3 methods for you that can give you a big push.

1. Bargain Hunting Week

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Your gold bars will soon be worthless – Spend them!

What kind of week is this? Since after every season-end your gold bars are destroyed, Epic Games lowers all prices in Fortnite. In addition to the price cuts, you will receive quests that revolve around spending gold.

These five tasks will give you 25,000 XP for little effort. Some tasks even have five steps, providing you with even more XP. So don’t forget to spend your gold bars.

2. Save the World – Storm Shield Defense Farming

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Fighting zombies brings variety and plenty of XP

What can I do in Save the World? The PvE part of Fortnite is not only diverse but also provides you with plenty of Battle Pass XP. You can earn up to 600,000 XP daily from all activities related to the zombie mode.

In total, that’s about seven Battle Pass levels you can climb. The Storm Shield Defense in the Stonewood region is particularly worthwhile. Build your bases with traps so that your enemies are killed upon spawning. This way, you can reach level 30 in an hour without lifting a finger.

If waiting is too boring for you, you can read a book, cook, or do your homework while your XP just rains down.

3. Seasonal and Resistance Quests

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These two quests give you a lot of XP for short tasks

What kind of quests are these? These are the quests of the season and the resistance. They provide you with many tasks that can be completed with little effort. Additionally, you will receive multi-part tasks that reward you with either 23,000 XP or 20,000 XP.

If you have completed enough seasonal quests, your bonus objectives will automatically be completed, granting you 40,000 XP after a certain number of tasks.

More about Fortnite and the new Season 3 can be found here:

So if you have been ignoring Epic’s quests so far, now is the best time to do them all in one go.

These were all the options still available to you – the Omega Knight pack in the item shop also offers you an additional 28 levels for a corresponding price, but this is purely optional and not every player has the necessary cash for it.

Do you perhaps have any ideas on how to quickly boost the Battle Pass just before the deadline before the world ends? Feel free to let us know in the comments!

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ESO: The best thing about the new areas from High Isle is the open dungeons

Alexander Leitsch Alexander Leitsch Reading time 4 minutes

On June 6, The Elder Scrolls Online will release the new expansion High Isle. It brings several new features, including the card game, two companions, 30 hours of new story, and a new trial. However, MeinMMO editor Alexander Leitsch was particularly captivated by the open dungeons this time. They are especially atmospheric and varied.

During a preview event, I, together with Zone Lead Ed Stark and Lead Designer Jeremy Sera, explored High Isle and the new content. From the very first seconds, everything in the new areas screams Europe and the Middle Ages. Not surprising, considering that the story revolves around the Bretons – who are basically the personification of the Middle Ages.

According to the two developers from ZeniMax, the southern part of the island is supposed to resemble Southern Europe, with beautiful coastlines and wide meadows. The north, on the other hand, is dominated by rocks, cliffs, and sturdy trees, reflecting how the northern part of Europe is supposed to look.

However, neither the landscape nor the medieval fortresses impress me. Everything has been seen before, both in ESO and in dozens of other MMORPGs. But during our tour, we enter the northern island of Amenos and the three public dungeons of High Isle.

And they really stood out atmospherically.

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The Tower of a Mad Wizard

The first dungeon that we only briefly entered during the event was the Tower of the Crimson Coin. It is located in the northern part of the High Isles and is home to a mad wizard. To get there, you must cross by a small boat.

I was immediately impressed by the slightly convoluted paths that lead through the tower. Instead of following obviously one or more pathways, there are gates that suddenly transport you from one side of the tower to the other. In the dungeon, there are also hidden treasures and a final chest with useful rewards.

Overall, the tower left such a positive impression that I visited it again after the event. However, alone I was unable to defeat the final boss of the open dungeon. I found that appealing too.

ESO High Isle Tower

Ghost Pirates and Shipwrecks

The northern island of Amenos has a very distinct character. There is only one outpost on it – the Amenos fortress. From there, the Bretons sent condemned criminals into the wilderness to live forever or be eaten by monsters. They didn’t care about the result.

Escaping from the island is said to be impossible due to the dangerous reefs and currents surrounding it. This is exactly what the Ghost Harbor Bay, the second open dungeon, is about.

Here you will encounter pirates who have been turned into ghosts and can admire an old shipwreck that has run aground in the bay. The final boss here is tough and deals over 50% of my health points with an attack – if you don’t dodge.

Similar to the wizard’s tower, the atmosphere in the dungeon is particularly special. You are not crawling through the hundredth tunnel, but exploring a bay.

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Beware of Hot Lava

The third open dungeon is called Cauldron, where the special mechanics of the cards play a role. On the High Isles, tectonic plates meet and there is plenty of volcanic activity. The world events revolve around closing volcanic rifts.

In the dungeon, you initially walk outdoors and only later venture into caves underground. Here, you will encounter primarily animal creatures, whereas previously, ghosts or humans were the focus.

ESO Volcano

The new expansion offers many small highlights

While the preview event mainly focused on the areas of High Isle, the new expansion also offers numerous innovations beyond that:

  • You can expect about 30 hours of new fully voiced story content.
  • In April, I extensively checked out the new card game Tales of Glory. You can play it in PvE against NPCs or in PvP against other players. There will even be a leaderboard. You can read more about the card game here: How the new card game “Tales of Glory” works.
  • There are two new companions.
  • You can enter a new trial for 12 players.
  • You can expect new sets, new antiquities, new rewards, and new houses.
  • Outside the game, a new song from the metal band Saltatio Mortis awaits, created in collaboration with Bethesda and fitting to High Isle.

Everything about High Isle can be found here:

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High Isle won’t be a blockbuster

After two preview events with the developers and several hours on the test server, High Isle feels like a solid expansion aimed primarily at veterans. The purchase is worthwhile, especially for the story, the new areas, and the new sets.

However, it lacks a special feature to attract new players or those who have left the MMORPG for a longer time. The card game is a nice idea that brings variety, but it is not at the top of the list of features desired by MMORPG players. That’s why it feels like there is a lack of hype.

Why High Isle won’t get a new class was revealed to us by Game Director Rich Lambert in an interview:

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V Rising awakens the nasty sadist even in the dearest people

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The survival game V Rising took Steam by storm. In the MeinMMO podcast, we talk about what makes the game special and why it is so popular.

Although it is still in Early Access, the vampire game V Rising has celebrated one success after another. First, it shot into the top 10 of the Steam charts, then it overtook Fortnite and GTA V on Twitch and sold over 1.5 million copies in a very short time.

In the game, you take on the role of vampires who awaken weakened in their coffins after a long sleep. Now, the goal is to survive by drinking blood to become stronger and building a castle worthy of a vampire lord. At the same time, you must defend yourself not only against NPC enemies but also against other players.

In the current episode of the podcast, Leya, Maik, and Benedict discuss what makes V Rising so interesting. What defines the game? Where does the huge hype around the survival game come from?

You can also listen to the podcast here:

Additionally, we offer special episodes featuring guests from various fields on our podcast. This includes, for example, the creator of Tibia, Stephan Vogler, or the guys from the LoL esports team Eintracht Spandau.

Suggestions or Criticism?

This is how you can participate: You can actively contribute to improving the podcast. If you have feedback, such as suggestions or criticism, or just want to submit a cool topic suggestion that should urgently be discussed, then visit our Discord server.

Alternatively, you can also write an email directly to [email protected] and share your thoughts with us. Share your opinion in the comments.

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Your childhood calls: Twitch streamers battle with anime toys in a nostalgic Beyblade tournament

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The streamer QTCinderella announced a Beyblade tournament with a total of 32 participants. Some well-known personalities like Ludwig or shroud are participating. All will compete against each other in a wild battle with plastic spinning tops – it is said: “Let it Rip!”

What is Beyblade? In Beyblade, usually, 2 people face off against each other. They send one spinner into the arena, the “Beystadium,” using a launcher. In the arena, both blades spin around and ideally touch each other. Whoever is kicked out of the Beystadium first or stops spinning loses.

A Beyblade, however, consists of not just plastic, but three parts that are evaluated according to three criteria:

  • Attack Ring: Attack – The upper part of a blade.
  • Weight Disk: Defense – The metal ring in the middle of a Beyblade.
  • Blade Base: Stamina – The bottom part, including the base.

Beyblade had both a manga and an anime series and 33 video games, of which 9 were released outside Japan. “Let it Rip!” was the iconic phrase that was dropped as soon as the spinners were sent into the arena.

Beyarena, Beyblades and launchers (via meinspielzeug.ch).

The details of the Beyblade tournament hosted by Twitch streamer QTCinderella

What kind of tournament is this? The “super epic Beyblade tournament” will take place as a Double-Elimination and will send 32 different streamers into the ring. All will be introduced along with their Beyblades and their categorization in the trailer by QTCinderella on Twitter.

The whole event will be commented by experienced professionals: Slime and Rich Campbell, who have accompanied numerous official e-sport tournaments of WoW, CoD, or Smash Bros. Moreover, Aiden McCaig, the founder of EndGameTV, will take the position of the referee.

Here you can watch the trailer:

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Who is participating? All 32 Twitch streamers are listed in the overview – open the spoiler box for a look at the participants:

Overview of all participants
  • scarra
  • Sydeon
  • iitzTimmy
  • PaymoneyWubby
  • Alluux
  • andreaBotez
  • AnthonyZ
  • Blaustoise
  • bnans
  • brodin
  • cyr
  • KristoferYee
  • Ludwig
  • codemiko
  • minx
  • Myth
  • NiceWigg
  • Ovilee
  • peterPark
  • PointCrow
  • sonii
  • Atrioc
  • xChocoBars
  • rayC
  • jhbTeam
  • noahJ456
  • maya
  • water
  • jakenbakeLive
  • willNeff
  • shroud

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When and where does the tournament start? The Beyblade tournament starts on Sunday, June 5th, at 10 PM on QTCinderella’s Twitch channel.

If you are excited to indulge in nostalgia, it might be worth a visit to the Twitch streamer.

More on Twitch at MeinMMO: 15 German Twitch streamers gather in a house for a big LAN party

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Diablo Immortal is 1 day early – Here is how to play it now on iOS and Android

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The release of the new mobile MMORPG Diablo Immortal is officially on June 2nd at 7 PM. However, in the Android Play Store and the iOS App Store, it has already started.

Update, 4:15 PM: Players are having issues logging into Battle.net on mobile. If you don’t want to wait, you can play as a guest directly – your progress will later be transferred to your account when you log into Battle.net on mobile.

Diablo Immortal brings the action RPG as an MMORPG to your mobile device. The release is on June 2nd at 7 PM our time, but apparently, this only applies to the version on PC.

Because on Android and iOS, the download is already available and you can even start playing now. Go to your store and search for “diablo immortal”. Additionally, here are the download links:

But PC players can also take a look now – you can carry your progress into your Battle.net launcher when you log in on mobile. Even progress as a “guest” will be saved if you log in to Battle.net later.

If you want to take a look at the gameplay of Diablo Immortal, check out our video:

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7 Minutes of Gameplay from Diablo Immortal – This is how good the new MMO looks

Diablo as an MMORPG on mobile

What is Diablo Immortal? The action RPG series Diablo is getting a major spin-off for smartphones, featuring the typical mechanics and new ideas that make the game more of an MMORPG.

You can go through the contents with your group, but along the way in your instances, you will also occasionally meet other players who are pursuing their own quests.

Important features include:

  • A solo campaign that can also be experienced together
  • PvE and PvP content for 4 to 8 players
  • Clans with up to 100 players
  • 6 German servers at launch, but no German voice acting
  • 6 different classes and early hints at a 7th
  • Raids for up to 48 players
  • Familiar content from Diablo, such as Rifts, bounties, and Paragon levels
  • A real-money shop that is already somewhat controversial before release

To see if the game is right for you, you can check our review: Is Diablo Immortal right for you?

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Especially the real-money shop has caused a lot of discussions before the official release. We were allowed to play for a few hours and MyMMO author Benedict Grothaus possibly has just the right assessment for you:

I played Diablo Immortal for 15 hours without spending money – How important is the shop?

Feel free to leave a comment with your expectations or what you wish for from the title.

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Destiny 2 will make old content attractive again, but it messes it up with an annoying restriction

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As the season 17 of Destiny 2 kicks off, the new raid and dungeon rotation has also gone live. This is actually cool, as it aims to make older content worthwhile again and provide players with some variety. But what sounds great has an annoying restriction that prevents it from being worthwhile for players.

What has Bungie changed with the top loot? In mid-April, Bungie announced a new dungeon and raid rotation for older Destiny 2 content for season 17.

Until then, players only received their weekly top loot from the current raids and dungeons. They grinded the same activities week after week to increase their power level. Old content was forgotten and no longer offered any incentive.

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Players can earn top loot in the “Garden of Salvation”.

The new raid and dungeon rotation was initially very well received. It would finally provide players with a bit more variety in their weekly hunt for power in the Destiny week and include a variety of options:

  • You could visit the Vex in the raid “Garden of Salvation”
  • Wake Riven and explore the “Last Wish” raid in the Dreaming City
  • Dig up the deepest hole under the moon to find the “Pit of Heresy”
  • Or fix the “Broken Throne” with some super glue once again

All contents that have not been part of the seasonal rotation and relevant for a long time. But what sounds great, unfortunately also has a limitation that prevents players from wanting to play the rotating content.

The new dungeon and raid rotation is not worthwhile

What exactly is the problem? Bungie has removed all encounter reward locks for legendary gear in the raids and dungeons, so these can also be farmed – however, the coveted top loot can only be obtained from the final boss in the returning raids and dungeons.

Especially for longer and more prestigious activities like raids (for 6 players), this may just not sound enticing enough for many guardians.

And so players are asking themselves in the second week of season 17: “Why should one run an old raid when top loot can only be obtained at the end and not in every encounter?”

Aside from players with a good Sherpa heart, currently only the boss encounter checkpoints are being traded among players. And this is precisely what Bungie did not want to achieve with the adjustment.

On reddit, the community manager dmg04 has already answered the question some time ago and explained Bungie’s reasons for not having top loot in every encounter:

I would say that this first offering targets many in the community who did not have the chance to participate in a specific raid when it was essentially the new “hotness”. [The change] has the potential to focus raid LFGs on specific activities during a given week, giving players certain unlocked checkpoints for targeted weapon farming and a few other fun things.

Many who never had the opportunity to complete the Divinity quest might find it easier to find a group. Some who have never received a good roll on a specific dungeon weapon could finally get that perfect roll. […] Some top loot, something powerful, some weapons and armor that you might not have, and some potential help with exotic quests (or drops) can be great for a huge number of players who haven’t engaged deeply with raids.

dmg04 commented on the change via reddit

Do you want to learn about Destiny 2 and its content? Then watch the trailer of the current “Season of the Haunted”:

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Destiny 2 shows the new season in the crazy trailer – “You will become the exterminator of fear”

It doesn’t always have to be top loot: For Lob_the_Tsun and other Destiny 2 players, even small changes would be enough to make old raids and dungeons more interesting without top loot from every encounter.

For example, the drop of endgame materials in encounters could be enough incentive for both New Light players and veterans to benefit from the raid and dungeon rotation.

  • Ascendant alloys, ascendant shards, enhancement prisms and cores, or upgrade modules are always needed by players.
  • The top loot from the boss encounter would be the delicious topping.

How worthwhile do you find the change? Does the new dungeon and raid rotation help you find a group for activities better? Or are you hardly running these legacy activities, despite the new rotation option? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.

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New roadmap for the MMORPG Lost Ark comes this week – But the mood is at an all-time low

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The MMORPG Lost Ark receives regular updates and is kept alive with new content. When this content arrives is usually announced by a roadmap. This content plan is expected to come out this week, yet the mood in the community is not good. We at MeinMMO summarize.

What is the situation? In the Lost Ark forum, community manager Roxx announced that the roadmap for upcoming content should be released this week. She responded to a query from the community.

Originally, the developers had planned to release the new roadmap for their MMORPG in May. However, that apparently did not work out, which has already caused an uproar in the game’s fan base.

The last roadmap for Lost Ark was released in mid-April and showed the content plan for April and May. Currently, it is unclear how exactly Lost Ark will proceed in June. It is also not yet known whether the upcoming roadmap will only cover two months again or reveal more.

What content can you expect? This is still hard to assess. A quick release of the Arcanist as a new class seems possible. She was originally announced for May in an outdated roadmap, but did not make it into the game. Perhaps the developers want to address this soon.

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Lost Ark shows the dangerous creatures and bosses that you can now fight in the new update

As for new classes, the Summoner could also find her way into the game. She was playable in the Lost Ark beta and was supposed to be available at launch but was replaced with the Sorceress. Before the release, Smilegate promised to bring the Summoner to us in 2022.

The Iron Man-like Scout is also one of the most popular classes in the community, and his release is also conceivable. Aside from classes, you can expect further bug fixes, new events, as well as new dungeons and raids.

The mood is low

Why is the community annoyed? Lost Ark has recently faced several issues. The game has been plagued by various bugs for several weeks. Some players cannot start certain dungeons, while others cannot progress in the story. There is also an annoying bug that prevents you from clicking, which is still in the game.

Furthermore, large numbers of bots have once again been roaming the world of Arkesia, flooding all level areas and zones. Many fans have therefore clung to the announcement of a new roadmap still in May and were now disappointed.

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Shitstorm takes absurd proportions: The community manager Roxx has already had to respond to the collected comments in the forum. These have taken on an incomprehensible magnitude for large parts of the community. Nevertheless, some players are currently very loud in the forums and on reddit.

In response, Roxx explained that they intended to release the roadmap still in May, but it did not work out as things in a project can change. She further states:

Today is May 31 and we are no longer “before June”. Nevertheless, we will still publish the roadmap this week, which was the first thing I told the players this morning. Despite this, people are telling me that I should be fired for giving you updates when things change.

The post has since been deleted from the official forum. However, you can find a screenshot of it directly on the lost Ark reddit (via reddit).

On reddit, the post receives largely incomprehension. Many fans cannot understand why some are directing so much hatred towards the community manager just because a roadmap is a few days late. How do you assess the situation? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.

By the way, our editor Alexander Leitsch says: “An MMORPG is so pay2win that I can only laugh at criticism of Lost Ark and Black Desert“

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I played Diablo Immortal for 15 hours without spending money – How important is the shop?

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On June 2, Diablo Immortal will be released. MeinMMO editor Benedict Grothaus already had the opportunity to preview the new MMO. He primarily tested the most controversial feature: the shop.

Actually, Diablo Immortal starts on Thursday, June 2 at 7 PM German time. However, I was able to play a week earlier with other selected players.

Before anyone complains: no, we cannot carry over progress. Everything will be deleted and I will start anew with you on June 2. Okay, maybe a bit earlier – the download is already online on iOS and Android.

However, I used the time before the release to look at the features of Diablo Immortal in its nearly final version. The main focus here was on the shop. After all, many claim that Diablo Immortal is “extremely Pay2Win”.

Although the executives themselves already addressed the accusations, I want to clearly explain what you can actually expect in the Diablo Immortal shop and how much you should actually pay for what.

Please note that I played a pre-release version. The shop was already active here and I could see prices and more, but could not make any purchases yet. Major changes don’t usually happen until the release, but it can happen. What you need to know about Diablo Immortal can be seen here in the video in 3 minutes:

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Everything you need to know about Diablo Immortal – in 3 minutes

15 hours played, reached level 30, paid not a cent

In my 15 hours of playtime, I have only gotten about halfway through the campaign and reached level 30. “But you said, that the campaign is only 10 hours long!” Yes, that’s correct, but:

  • that only applies if you could play the entire story in one go
  • during the campaign, you learn all the mechanics of Immortal – it’s a kind of tutorial
  • Dungeons, story dungeons, and portals (“Rifts”) are necessary for progress
  • I spent some time carefully examining the content and testing on various systems
  • I also tested the controller support, but touch feels almost better

Back to the topic: in the 15 hours of gameplay, I did not pay a cent. And I did not feel at all disadvantaged because of it. The shop is really not important until the endgame.

Based on my experiences so far, both here and in previous tests, you can definitely play through the entire story for free without any disadvantages. This is partly due to the fact that there are relatively few gameplay-relevant items available for purchase.

A more detailed test of gameplay and mechanics can be found by my colleague Fabiano Uslenghi at GameStar.

Cosmetics, emblems, and… a subscription? Here’s what’s in the shop

In the shop, there are several things available for purchase in about equal measure:

  • skins for your character
  • crafting materials
  • platinum that you will need later for upgrades
  • legendary emblems to enhance elder portals
  • packages with various items, one of which is available for free daily

I did not buy crafting materials, especially since I was not quite sure what to use them for at my level. The same goes for the emblems, which are, however, the biggest point of criticism of the system. More on that later.

Most of the content is not purchased with real money but with a premium currency. This is normal for free-to-play games. For around one euro, you get 60 of these premium coins, larger packages contain a small discount.

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The feature area welcomes you in the shop.
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Various chests in the shop.
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A click on “get more” reveals where to get certain items.
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The chests often offer good deals.
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You will need platinum later in the game.
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A skin for the Demon Hunter.
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A skin for the Demon Hunter.
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A skin for the Demon Hunter.
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A skin for the Demon Hunter.
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Some crafting materials are also available for purchase.
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Legendary gems will become important later.
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The “Blessing of Abundance” is kind of a subscription.
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This is where you get the premium currency.
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The legendary emblems are the major controversy.

On average, you pay approximately €1.50 for crafting materials, €20 for a skin (complete set), and €2.60 for a legendary emblem. Not necessarily cheap, in my opinion, but I haven’t needed any of that so far. Currently, skins are the most attractive to me.

In addition to one-time purchases, Diablo Immortal offers a sort of subscription called the “Blessing of Abundance.” It works similarly to the Crystal Aura from Lost Ark and brings several benefits for €9.99 per month:

  • Rewards distributed over the month, including legendary emblems
  • Larger inventory
  • Remote access to the market and more trading slots on the marketplace

The offer is clearly aimed at frequent players. All in all, the shop of Diablo Immortal strongly reminds me of that of Lost Ark.

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For me, it’s not “Pay2Win,” but also not unimportant

Overall, I haven’t seen any reason to use the shop so far. I had a lot of fun with Diablo Immortal and it was free. In the next 15–25 hours, I also do not see myself spending money, so I will enjoy the story for as long as I can.

Still, I already know that items like legendary emblems will be important. You will need them later to extract guaranteed legendary gems from elder portals. These gems are a cornerstone of your power in Diablo Immortal.

Legendary emblems are sometimes available for free, so you will at least receive some gems for sure. However, you will need additional gems or materials for upgrades. Some fans say: those who don’t pay will need 40 years for the best gear.

I do not view it that harshly. Without paying, there is always a chance of obtaining the gems and upgrades. Emblems are also available in the Battle Pass. It simply takes longer, and I will most likely pay, because, to put it bluntly, I have more money than time. And I want to see as much of the game as possible, as quickly as possible.

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In short: Those who want the best gear and the last few percentages of performance within the first few days will probably have to pay. However, those who just play do not need to.

You should be able to reach the endgame comfortably without paying. And those who already play well will be able to compete in raids and PvP as free-to-play players. Testers have already agreed on this. After all, there are still equipment and paragon levels that can make you stronger.

Speaking of endgame: There is new gameplay of areas that no one could see before the release:

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New gameplay of the last area from Diablo Immortal – No player has been here yet

The only major downside so far: whenever I kill a boss, a “new, unique package” is unlocked in the shop. However, those are not free, and the game quite intrusively points out that the package is there until you have at least viewed it once.

These packages are often cheaper than the sum of their parts, so they are definitely good offers if you want to buy them. However, the in-game advertising is a bit annoying.

I was also able to interview the heads of Diablo Immortal before the release. If you are interested in how the MMO will develop after the release, you can read more about it here:

Heads on Diablo Immortal: “We will be like World of Warcraft”

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The new WoW cinematic asks: Has the King of the Alliance now become evil?

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A new cinematic in World of Warcraft raises an interesting question: Has Anduin Wrynn, the King of the Alliance, turned to evil?

Patch 9.2.5 in World of Warcraft is live and brought not only new quests but also some in-game cutscenes. One of them deals with Anduin Wrynn, who was recently rescued from the Jailer’s clutches in the last update – and seems distraught since then. A new cutscene reveals the dark thoughts of the King of Stormwind. Has he been corrupted and manipulated in the long run?

What is this cinematic about? The short cutscene can be viewed by anyone in Oribos who has completed the current covenant campaign in Zereth Mortis. You just need to speak with Tyrande’s owl Dori’thur, who is waiting for you beside the Soulstream from the Maw in Oribos.

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WoW Cinematic Anduin Sylvanas Epilog

What does the cinematic show? The video portrays an experience from Dori’thur’s perspective. The owl observes Sylvanas fulfilling her duty in the Maw. She wanders through the former realm of the Jailer in search of souls that have landed there unjustly and brings them back to the Souljudge.

Sylvanas receives an unexpected visitor as Anduin briefly joins her in the Maw. He wants to talk to her again and reveals some things about himself.

To Sylvanas’s question of why Anduin is here, he responds:

“My friends … those whom I almost killed … they think my hands are clean. But they don’t feel clean.”

Sylvanas then explains that it is dangerous to confuse two things: things one was forced to do and things one consciously chooses.

Anduin finds it difficult to see a difference here when all these things “blend together”.

What’s worse, he found the feeling both terrifying and intoxicating. He worries that the satisfaction he felt back then might have been his own.

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Anduin served the Jailer – until we rescued him.

Anduin even believes that his relationship with the Light may be permanently damaged. According to his own words, he fears that “the Light will not answer him when he asks for help.”

His faith is profoundly shaken, and he does not know how his kingdom can trust him when he cannot even trust himself.

Sylvanas quietly asks: “Must you bear this burden?”, implying: Do you even want to be king?

Anduin, in turn, doesn’t really answer the question and just explains that “a king has no choice” – which leaves a lot of room for interpretation.

At the same time, this brings their conversation back to an interesting point. For Anduin, the statement of “having no choice” is a strange one, as he always believed in free will and tried for a long time to convince Sylvanas of that.

It ends with Anduin leaving Sylvanas again and – presumably – returning from the Maw. Where he goes next is still unknown.

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What does this mean for Anduin? Anduin seems to have been plunged into a deep, emotional crisis due to the events of Shadowlands. No wonder, his mind was under the control of the Jailer for quite a while, robbing him of his free will.

There have been signs in the past that Anduin can also lean towards violence and hostility if circumstances are right.

In Battle for Azeroth, he first gave his “old friend” Wrathion a punch directly in the face as a greeting and was beside himself with rage. However, Wrathion was also indirectly responsible for the death of Varian (Anduin’s father). At the same time, Stormwind was attacked by the Old God N’Zoth and his whispers, which is why some inhabitants leaned more towards violence and chaos.

What do you think of the cinematic? A cool thing or do you not like it at all?

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15 German Twitch streamers gather together in a house for a big LAN party

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For 5 days, the group “Trouble Town” settles into the house of the Rapid Lan. Together they live there and are streaming live on Twitch. Who is participating and what the Rapid Lan actually is, is reported by MeinMMO.

Among the participants are some of the most successful Twitch streamers currently on the platform.

Which streamers are participating? A total of 15 Twitch streamers have gathered for the big LAN party “Rapid Lan”. All links lead to the Twitch channels of the individuals:

There are even starter pack collectible cards from all participants available for purchase (via streamheroes).

When is the Rapid Lan taking place? It is already in full swing. From May 30 to June 3, the group around Dhalucard and Co. is in the house.

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Twitch: Who were actually the first successful streamers?

What is being played at the LAN party?

That varies from streamer to streamer. While Dhalucard was playing Dead by Daylight or Fortnite with others, JenNyan mostly stayed in the Twitch category Just Chatting and chatted with her viewers while the other LAN participants flitted in and out or chimed in.

Additionally, the group set up a server in V Rising, the new vampire survival game, which recently achieved great success on Twitch.

However, it is not the case that one or two specific games are being intensely played at this LAN party. The games are in constant rotation:

  • Golf It!
  • Auto Chess
  • Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
  • Valorant

And for the creative viewers, Chigocraft streamed how she was drawing.

There are even guest appearances from other streamers in each other’s streams, creating a relaxed, humorous atmosphere in the house.

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What is the Rapid Lan house? It has existed since 2018 and can even be booked by your group (via rapidlan.de). It is located in the Borken district in the city of Velen-Ramsdorf and offers 700 m² for your LAN parties.

In addition, the house offers spacious rest areas, a kitchen, and bathrooms.

Are you following the 5-day LAN party of the various streamers, and have you ever participated in a LAN? Feel free to let us know in the comments.

More about Twitch: Big German Twitch streamers and YouTubers reveal how much money they spend each month and for what

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Lost Ark: What is the max level and how to reach it best?

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Lost Ark raised the maximum level shortly before the release in the West. We at MeinMMO reveal what the level is, what the so-called soft cap is, and how to level up best.

What is the max level in Lost Ark? You can currently level your characters up to level 60. This means the Western version is on par with the Korean version.

How long does it take to reach level 60? It takes several weeks to months. However, the developers have introduced a so-called soft cap at level 50. Because starting from level 50, you can already farm endgame gear and visit all dungeons and raids, provided your gear score meets the criteria.

The way to level 50 is relatively short. You can achieve this in under 12 hours with some tricks.

Do you have to reach level 50 for everything? No. For many activities, it is not even necessary to reach level 50:

  • You can enter Arena PvP starting at level 27. Since gear does not matter there, you have no disadvantages compared to hardcore players.
  • You unlock housing, your own island, around level 26. You can also spend some time there without having reached the soft cap.
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Everything you need to know about the MMORPG Lost Ark – in 2 minutes

Experience points make a huge jump starting at level 50

What happens after level 50? If you have played up to level 50, you can experience all relevant content in the game. However, the required experience points now increase rapidly.

For the jump from level 49 to 50, you need about 1 million experience points. For the jump from level 50 to 51, you need as much as 47 million. It becomes significantly more challenging to reach further levels.

How do you level up most effectively after 50? Even after level 50, grinding mobs will not get you far. They yield extremely little experience points. You level up most effectively through:

  • The remaining story and side quests, especially the story from North Vern
  • Unas tasks, the daily quests
  • Relationship quests with NPCs

You will reach a large part of the levels more passively than actively leveling. The jump to level 60 will, as mentioned, take weeks to months.

What is the benefit of leveling up further? With each level-up, you gain additional skill points that you can invest in your skills. So there are gameplay advantages, but most builds from the community are designed in a way that they are playable even at level 50.

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What is the difference between character and account level?

Lost Ark offers two different types of levels:

  • The character level is simply the level that your selected character currently has.
  • The account level – also called squad level – increases slowly and rises through leveling up all your characters. By leveling up your account level, you unlock bonuses, including additional stats for each character on your account.
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You can see your character and account level in the bottom left corner of the screen.

What do you think of the leveling system in Lost Ark? And how high is your account level? Feel free to share it in the comments.

You can find more tips, tricks, and builds for Lost Ark in our guide collection:

Lost Ark Guides: All tips, tricks, and builds at a glance

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FIFA 22 annoys players with endless tasks – Too much effort for too little reward

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In FIFA 22 there are numerous goals that can be completed for rewards. However, they can become very time-consuming, which annoys some players.

When you log in to Ultimate Team, you will find the goals and milestones that can be completed in FIFA 22 after just a few clicks. They offer various rewards – from XP to packs to players.

Especially during the current TOTS event, there are lots of exciting cards that you can secure: for example, the Team-of-the-Season version of Dante, Ajorque, or Maxim.

The good thing is that you can obtain the cards through playing without having to buy packs. However, there is criticism about how much effort some players require.

No room for extra tasks in FIFA 22?

That’s the problem: Large parts of the weekly goals and milestones with player rewards in FIFA 22 take place in friendly match modes. This means they sometimes have special requirements and can be completed without your players losing contracts.

Additionally, defeats do not affect your record or your coin boost per game – you can also quit early without consequences. This “Golden Goal system” is popular and has even become its own mode.

Having goals in friendly matches thus brings certain advantages and was a new solution in FIFA 22, after they used to take place in competitive modes like Division Rivals or Weekend League. This created the problem that strong players dropped ranks to complete the goals more easily – which spoiled the fun for players in lower leagues.

FIFA 22 tasks
Many tasks require many games

Now there is a new problem with the tasks: Since they now take place in friendly matches, there is another field that you need to work on. You can no longer play Rivals simultaneously, earn points for the Weekend League, and solve the tasks in the meantime. And then there are also Squad Battles and FUT Champions that you might still want to play.

This is what the community says: In the FIFA subreddit, there is currently a discussion that some players find the effort required for the goals to be too high. One user writes:

Does anyone else think that the number of games you have to play for goals is ridiculous?

Seriously: 20 games with teams mostly from weak leagues, 10-15 potentially for Dante, 8 for Ajorque. And that’s before the 8 games for “good” Rivals rewards, Icon Swaps, FUT Champs qualification, and up to 20 games in Champs.

reddit user JayTeeYGO123 (via reddit)

The post sparked a decent discussion with over 100 comments. Some players mention that it has simply become too much for them:

  • “Yes, that’s why I don’t play them. Rivals, WL, and the occasional Squad Battles match is enough for me,” says one user (via reddit).
  • “Since they moved the goals from Rivals to friendly matches, I have almost completely given them up. I mostly play only on weekends, and I cannot sacrifice all these games for a useless playlist,” describes another one (via reddit): “Additionally, in Rivals it was possible to passively fulfill goals (e.g., reaching a Brazilian goal when you have a Brazilian team, which is no longer the case).

There are also opposing voices. One notes that you only need to fulfill specific goals – not all. Just the ones that you actually enjoy. However, other players argue that the effort still does not necessarily pay off:

For me, it somehow depends. For example, cards like Ajorque, with the Saudi/Belgian Pro/Turkish League goals are too much for what these cards are worth. These cards are mediocre cards that many people will not use. Cards like Dante or Fati are something else for me because they are actually usable, solid to good cards. I don’t mind the grind for them because they are really worth it.

User mrspiffyhimself (via reddit)

Others emphasize that the relationship simply has to be right. However, certain tasks, for example, for the current TOTS tokens, simply cannot keep up here. They are simply too time-consuming for the rewards they ultimately bring.

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Overall, the reward system in FIFA 22 is a constant topic for discussion. Because: even in the other modes, you have to play a lot to ultimately receive good rewards.

This was reduced with the Weekend League, which only requires 20 instead of 30 games this year, but with Division Rivals and qualification, it still takes a lot of time that you have to invest.

The alternative to grinding is to buy many packs in FIFA 22. However, the risk is high due to the factor of luck that in the end you may not get the value you hoped for.

What do you think about the tasks in FIFA 22? Do you find the requirements reasonable, or are they too much? Tell us in the comments.

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The worst value in Destiny 2 is now the best in the game – What makes it so good?

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Is the stat worth it in the endgame? Definitely. As shown in the video by Esoterickk, the damage reduction can increase to up to 67%, making you a true tank.

Find out more about Destiny 2 here:

In Grandmaster Raids or Nightfall Strikes, more resilience can save your life, as shots in these tough activities make melee attacks deadlier.

If you want to finally create a running tank that can withstand more hits, the newly refreshed stat is a must. However, if you have primarily focused on Intelligence, Mobility, Recovery, or Discipline, you might try to put some points into Resilience. Every bit helps and makes you tougher in battle.

Now it’s your turn, have you noticed that the Resilience stat has been improved? Or were you busy with the new frustrating Iron Banner mode that everyone is talking about? Let us know in the comments how you feel about the change and if you are now adjusting your builds to Resilience!

In Destiny 2 there exists the stat “Resilience”. Throughout the history of Destiny, this stat was considered one of the most useless character stats in the entire game. However, since the release of Season 17, Bungie has revamped the stat to be one of the best – is it now worth it?

What was so bad about Resilience? Throughout the history of Destiny, Resilience was seen as the worst stat. This stat minimally increased your shield capacity in the past to provide more protection and reduced damage taken after breaking out if you were frozen by Stasis ice since Beyond Light.

However, this protection was so minimal that it could be disregarded. It neither helped you survive longer nor did an increase to the value of 100 make a difference.

Therefore, many Guardians focused mainly on the stat Recovery, as it provided a noticeable and significant health regeneration. However, with the new changes in Season 17, Bungie has made history, as after years of uselessness, this stat can prove to be useful.

Bungie finally gives you more protection

What was improved? Although Titans love the perk for their increased barricade charges, it didn’t benefit the other two classes much. But now, with the start of the new Season 17, Bungie has revamped the stat to give you a substantial 40% damage reduction from all elements and damage types at level 10.

Esoterickk, a Destiny 2 expert and renowned PvE all-rounder, has put together a comparison video showing how useful the new changes really are:

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You can noticeably see that your Guardian can withstand more shots with a maximum Resilience value than without. So if you have noticed that you can withstand less since this Season 17, that could be the reason.

We have noted all levels and damage resistances of the new Resilience:

  • Level 1 – 1%
  • Level 2 – 2%
  • Level 3 – 3%
  • Level 4 – 4%
  • Level 5 – 8%
  • Level 6 – 14%
  • Level 7 – 20%
  • Level 8 – 26%
  • Level 9 – 32%
  • Level 10 – 40%

There is a noticeable percentage increase after Tier 4. So if you still have enough stat points available, investing in Resilience would be beneficial.

Is the stat worth it in the endgame? Definitely. As shown in the video by Esoterickk, the damage reduction can increase to up to 67%, making you a true tank.

Find out more about Destiny 2 here:

In Grandmaster Raids or Nightfall Strikes, more resilience can save your life, as shots in these tough activities make melee attacks deadlier.

If you want to finally create a running tank that can withstand more hits, the newly refreshed stat is a must. However, if you have primarily focused on Intelligence, Mobility, Recovery, or Discipline, you might try to put some points into Resilience. Every bit helps and makes you tougher in battle.

Now it’s your turn, have you noticed that the Resilience stat has been improved? Or were you busy with the new frustrating Iron Banner mode that everyone is talking about? Let us know in the comments how you feel about the change and if you are now adjusting your builds to Resilience!

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  1. Forbes

The second largest MMORPG on Steam has banned more accounts than Austria has inhabitants – Why?

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The Play2Earn game MIR4 (PC, iOS, Android) is the second largest MMORPG on Steam as of June 2022 – only Lost Ark is larger. However, the online role-playing game has set an absurd negative record: over 13 million accounts have been banned worldwide. That’s more than the population of many countries in the world.

How many people has MIR4 banned so far? According to Wemade’s new report, as of May 27, 2022, 13,004,185 accounts have been banned (via FB).

If the banned players of MIR4 were residents of a country, it would rank 75th among the most populous countries in the world, ahead of countries like Tunisia (11.8 million), Belgium (11.6 million), and Cuba (11.3 million), and far ahead of Austria (9 million) or Switzerland (8.7 million). All data comes from Worldometers.

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How many players does MIR4 have on Steam? MIR4 currently has nearly 54,000 simultaneous players (via steamcharts.com), significantly more than MMORPGs like Final Fantasy XIV (14,750) or Black Desert (12,200).

However, it is far from the player counts of Lost Ark (605,000) – ironically, it is assumed that Lost Ark actually needs to ban many of its players, as the MMORPG from Smilegate also suffers from a significant bot problem.

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MIR4: Many Botters vs. High Interest in Banning Botters

Why are so many people banned in MIR4? Two factors come together:

The hero costs 13,000 WEMIX, approximately €127,000 at the time.

Play2Earn game MIR4 is especially popular in the Philippines

Who makes money with such things? In so-called Play2Earn games, players from countries with weak economies and currencies are particularly active.

Globally, MIR4 is especially popular in the Philippines. There is also a relatively high interest in MIR4 in Thailand and Laos.

It can be assumed that most banned players are people from the Philippines who wanted to earn some extra money with bots in MIR4.

We see a similar phenomenon with the game Axie Infinity:

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  2. Steamcharts

Streamer almost ruins his life with Twitch, now signs a coveted exclusive contract

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The Australian streamer ‘Whippy’ took a huge risk for a career on Twitch. He streamed at night for more viewers, nearly ruined his life and health to succeed on the streaming platform, and made it big. MeinMMO shows you his story.

A career as a streamer on Twitch is not a safe bet. It takes a lot of dedication, determination, patience, and a certain ‘personality.’ Even then, a good portion of luck is needed and a lot of time.

Twitch streamer ‘Whippy’ has made it. The 22-year-old Australian had a plan and the drive to succeed. His story shows that it is possible – but also what risks some people take to fulfill their dreams.

‘Sometimes I didn’t see the sun for days’

In an interview with Dot Esports, Whippy described his life before Twitch. In school, he was always ‘the dumb kid,’ and that affected him greatly later on. He felt, ‘I will never amount to anything.’

Whippy lived in the rural part of New South Wales, Australia, found himself in a job he disliked, and had a high mortgage to pay off.

He started his streaming career in a shabby shed. The windows were covered with garbage bags and there was no sign of insulation. Summers were hot, winters were cold.

His plan was to reach the large American audience. And that was somewhat of a unique selling point. As an Australian, he spoke the native language of Americans but grew up in a different cultural environment.

However, to pursue his dream, Whippy had to turn his life upside down and stream at night. From 10 PM until 9 AM, he was live. ‘Sometimes I didn’t see the sun for days,’ he recalls.

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Additionally, his internet connection was not optimal for streaming. He had to pay 1 AUD per gigabyte for streaming – 1 Australian dollar is currently about 0.67 euro cents. Per session, that could easily add up to several dozen gigabytes.

The first two years were tough for Whippy: ‘I was in the wrong time zone, had the wrong internet. Everything was wrong. […] Honestly, it ruined my life’ – His wallet suffered, as did his health.

Moreover, he supported his mother with her debts, as Whippy explained in a clip:

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But Whippy was determined to succeed. He faced a crossroads: accept the situation or continue hoping for that one moment of luck. And that moment was about to come.

Roleplay in GTA 5 brings the turnaround

Through his stagnant yet existing fan base, Whippy made it onto the well-known GTA roleplay server ‘No Pixel 3.0.’ Here, he played with streaming stars like xQc, Valkyrae, and Sodapoppin.

And the GTA roleplay was set to explode on Twitch during this time. Whippy had experience with GTA roleplay and the stories of his two main characters were well-received – both of whom are Australians: Irwin Dundee, a drug-addicted gangster boss, and Crocodile Steve, the most petty cop on the whole server.

His numbers on Twitch skyrocketed. While a little over 850 people were watching his streams on average in January 2021, it was over 6,600 viewers on average in April 2021 (via twitchtracker.com).

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At the beginning of 2021, the GTA roleplay server ‘No Pixel 3.0’ started – Source: Twitch Tracker

His numbers have dropped a bit since then, but it’s enough for a good life. Whippy moved from the countryside to the city of Brisbane.

The streamer is now simply grateful for his successes and the support of his community:

If you had told me a few years ago that I would have so many viewers, such a community, I would have laughed at you. ‘Yeah, right,’ I would have said. And it makes me so happy that they are here now.

Even now, I still think it could all end at any moment. But I am also so grateful for having this community.

Whippy on Dot Esports

The streamer recently announced that he has signed an exclusive contract with Twitch and will spend the next few years on the platform. For this, Whippy made a short video:

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In his stream, he feels at home, his chat is his best friend. Whippy has made it and announces alongside his contract with Twitch another milestone in his life: He was able to pay off his mother’s mortgage: ‘I have made something out of my life.’

Another high-risk Twitch story can be found here: Man leaves secure job, switches to gaming dream job with DrDisrespect – Quits due to awful boss

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Source(s):
  1. Dot Esports