In Diablo 3, Season 26 is currently underway. To celebrate the game’s anniversary, Blizzard has activated a bonus that will remain active for the rest of the season.
Why is there the improvement? Blizzard is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Diablo 3 and has a few gifts for you. One of the gifts affects the remainder of Season 26, which will be active for a few more weeks.
What is the bonus? Since May 12, until the end of Season 26, you will receive double the amount of Horadric Cubes when you collect your rewards from Tyrael. You can now try this in the game directly when you complete bounties in Act Five with a seasonal character and then claim your rewards from Tyrael. Instead of one cube, you will get two in your inventory.
Blizzard explains that the drop rates of rewards are not altered by the bonus. So you simply get double the cubes.
This is advantageous if you are still farming materials or specific items like the Ring of Royal Grandeur. The materials from the cubes are important for certain recipes in Kanai’s Cube, which can extract legendary properties or reforge legendary items.
Thanks to the bonus, you are now saving a lot of time farming, and it’s worth it.
Publishers invest a lot of money and effort in marketing their games. The gaming trailers should be impressive and the advertisements should be convincing. However, with some buzzwords and clichés, they often exaggerate. Here are 7 of them.
Marketing is a very important matter that can consume huge sums of money. Activision pumped about $200 million into the marketing of CoD: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) with a development budget of only around $40 to $50 million.
Publishers try to present their games as attractive, cool, exciting, and extraordinary as possible. And… they sometimes exaggerate a bit. Gamers are now rather skeptical of grand promises of photorealistic graphics, completely innovative features, and fun for over 700 hours.
Therefore, here are 7 clichés that appear in almost all trailers and gaming commercials that you can really not hear anymore in some cases.
“Content for the next 10 years”
Many gamers have to think carefully about how and where to invest their limited time and money. Games that offer long-term enjoyment or high replay value sound very tempting. It’s a good deal when you invest your money and can spend hundreds of hours in the game.
Multiplayer games and MMOs are usually at the forefront. They are (ideally) continuously supplied with updates that deliver new content. But sometimes, games overwhelm with promises.
Huge roadmaps with content plans for the next 10 years sound rather unbelievable in our time, where games are postponed, canceled, and taken offline every month. And in experience, such games do not survive for 10 years to deliver all the content.
“The largest open world yet!”
Open-world games are not bad in themselves. They have their advantages and their target audience that enjoys playing them. However, in recent years, a slightly megalomaniac trend has emerged in this genre to make them bigger and bigger.
Maps from older games like GTA San Andreas or Skyrim, which are considered huge, are estimated to cover about “meager” 38 km². In comparison, games like Ghost Recon Wildlands with 440 km² and Death Stranding with 596 km² are absolutely gigantic.
However, the vast areas must also be filled with content, and that’s where many gigantic open-world games struggle. Repetitive quests, an influx of icons, and dull side quests do not become more enjoyable just because they are spread across a larger map. Bigger is therefore not always better.
“Dynamic and lively world”
This cliché is usually always used in connection with the open world. Next to the largest maps, the advertisements also boast about how “dynamic” and “lively” the world is. It almost feels real.
Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case. The dynamics often boil down to a day-night cycle and enemies that are only active in certain situations. In some cases, NPCs react to certain scripted changes in the story progression. But as dynamic and lively as it is advertised in trailers, it rarely turns out to be.
Therefore, the promises of “dynamic and lively worlds” have gradually developed into PR speak over time, from which one does not really expect much. But hey, maybe that will change in the future.
“Gripping story”
One of the most frequently used advertising clichés is undoubtedly “Gripping story,” which is also partly because it is used in many other media. Movies and books also employ the catchy phrase that promises fun and excitement.
This phrase is often accompanied by further claims that support it. The characters “embark on an exciting journey full of adventures and dangers!” or they “uncover a conspiracy that will lead all countries into a world war!” and so on.
For this cliché, the promise is kept more often than with some others, also because the excitement lies in the eye of the beholder. Nevertheless, the phrase is used so often in advertising that it now sounds empty.
“Brand new experience”
The “brand new experience” has a strong tendency towards limitless exaggeration, especially in our time. Everything seems to have been done, everything has been seen and experienced before. Hardly anything feels truly new.
Especially the AAA sector often stays in very safe waters of genres and gameplay elements that are already tested and found safe. Calling the next shooter, open-world game, or action RPG a “brand new experience” is… bold.
Unless, of course, the phrase simply refers to a new game. In that case, every game would automatically be such an experience, and the cliché would have no real significance regarding the content of the game.
“Endless possibilities”
The advertising slogan of “endless possibilities” can come in several different versions. There are also phrases like “More freedom than ever before” or “infinite build variety”.
They usually refer to the gameplay elements related to character customization. And while the thought behind it is certainly well-intentioned, the rule applies here, as with the open world, that more is not always better.
And let’s be honest: In the end, there will always be a meta that everyone uses. You won’t escape from that. With it, all the greater freedom and endless skill combinations will also disappear.
And finally, at the end of many trailers comes the call to pre-order now. This is not inherently wrong; after all, publishers want people to buy and play their game. However, there is usually a long list of conditions attached.
Because the “Pre-order now…” phrase often continues with “… and secure exclusive skins, avatars, weapons, bonus characters, bundles with rare resources or currencies” and so on. Often there isn’t just one pre-order bonus, but a whole series, depending on which store or country it is pre-ordered from.
When publishers escalate with their preorders, there can also be a shitstorm from the community, as was the case with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (via Polygon). It is therefore better for everyone involved to keep it grounded.
And what about you? Which clichés, buzzwords, or promises from gaming advertisements can you no longer hear? Tell us in the comments.
This week, much of the discussion in the MMORPGs centered around Lost Ark and WoW. While there were also developments in other games, the major news primarily came from these two. We have summarized all the news of the week for you.
This has been the news this week from the world of MMORPGs at a glance. Tell us, what was your personal highlight? Or did we perhaps forget something important? Have you perhaps experienced something exciting that you want to tell us? Feel free to write it in the comments here on MeinMMO.
If you are interested in all the MMORPGs that are still set to release in 2022, here is a list:
In his waterproof case, you can find an RTX 3090, 128 GB of RAM, a 16-core processor, and almost everything a gamer’s heart desires. His video goes viral, and the builder shows what he had in mind while building it.
What kind of build is this? The builder wanted a desktop PC that he could easily travel with. It should be waterproof and handle the heat of his travel destinations well. What emerged is a powerful gaming PC that can be transported in a rolling suitcase and accompanies the developer on flights.
His video collects hundreds of comments and several hundred thousand views. We show you what’s inside and what is being criticized.
This is how powerful the PC is
This is the video: A user shared the introduction video of the suitcase build on reddit titled “The build is wild. What do you think about it?” In the video, a woman asks the viewers what could possibly be in the suitcase. Then the suitcase is opened, and the builder explains that his custom PC is inside. He explains that he wanted to build a new PC as part of a move that
is easy to transport (since you travel by plane)
and is waterproof (when traveling by boat)
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As you can see in the video, everything needed is present in the PC. A mouse and keyboard are included. You simply open the suitcase, take out the two parts, plug the computer into power, and you’re good to go. A monitor secured with Velcro in the lid provides the display.
This hardware is inside:
Aluminum extrusion frame
Motherboard: Micro ATX (not specified further)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 5950x processor with 16 cores
Such a small display for the mega computer? The criticisms
This is what other users say: The video has received over 500 comments on reddit alone. On TikTok you can find 756 more comments with over 240,000 views.
“So we just ignore how the keyboard rattles unprotected between a 3090 and a 4k monitor?” asks Udonomefoo on reddit.
MrBohannan speculates on reddit: “Sticking a 3090 in a Pelican case to run a small 4k touchscreen. With the heat, you could probably ignite money.”
Others ask why he only uses a 750-watt power supply. That’s quite low for such a powerful graphics card. Furthermore, there are often comments that he could simply buy a laptop instead.
On TikTok, the builder released another video on his channel technicallyinpanama. This time he addresses the questions of the viewers.
Many asked about the temperatures of the computer. In a FurMark 4k benchmark, the computer reached about 55 degrees CPU temperature and about 65 degrees GPU temperature at a room temperature of about 26 degrees – In a CPU benchmark, its temperature went up to about 65 degrees.
He explains his 750-watt power supply by stating that it can handle peak loads of up to 967 watts, and he has managed well so far.
Why doesn’t he use a laptop? That’s partly his personal taste. He has always had desktop PCs. Furthermore, in his opinion, it is not possible to find as much power as in his suitcase build in a laptop. Reasons for this are the required space for the components and the temperature. Additionally, he can easily replace broken parts. He says: “Besides, building it was a lot of fun, and using it feels really cool.”
What do you think about the builder’s build? Do you find it cool and want something like this for yourself or is that not your style, and do you prefer to use a laptop on the go? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss the topic with other readers.
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In the latest episode of the MeinMMO Podcast, we remember the late loot shooter Anthem. The game had a lot of potential but was ultimately dropped by EA. This should have never happened for the entire gaming landscape.
The release of the loot shooter Anthem was never in a good light from the very beginning. Already in the beta, testers complained about bugs and performance issues, the release then brought bad loot and a lack of endgame content.
Leya and Schuhmann look back at the development of Anthem and the slow death of the game, philosophizing about why the loss of Anthem is such a shame for the entire gaming community.
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Since the release, Lost Ark has had a major problem with bots. They literally flooded the servers and made life difficult for players. According to the developers, millions of bots have now been banned, and additional measures are being taken.
What is the problem with the bots?
Bots have been flooding the starting area for months. They mainly farm gold and trade it.
Players have repeatedly tried to fight against bots with some tricks, but the number is simply too large to change anything using such methods.
Now there has been a new update regarding the situation, and the developers are presenting further measures that they want to use against the flood of bots.
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The 5 Reasons for the Incredible Success of Lost Ark
Again “millions” of bots banned, chat measures, and changed quest rewards
What exactly has been done now? In a new blog post, the makers of Lost Ark released the latest status. They have banned “a few million” bots.
In addition, there are some new measures that should prevent bots from farming gold so easily:
The area chat has been restricted to prevent brand new accounts from spamming gold sales advertisements.
Active updates to the game’s automatic chat moderation with lines and phrases that we know are commonly used by gold sellers.
The reward structures of quests and events have been changed to provide a stronger deterrent against using bots to farm gold.
The detection functions of Easy Anti Cheat have been updated and improved to better identify bots and take action against them.
Activation of a native detection system to quickly identify bad actors and take action against them.
Improved reporting tools in the game so our players can report bots, and our support team can respond faster to reports.
We have blocked IP addresses from regions where we do not have publishing rights and which have shown large amounts of bot activity.
Blocked VPNs to prevent malicious actors from bypassing IP bans.
According to the developers, this is only part of the measures they intend to take to win the “war against the bots”.
There are still further steps that have been initiated, but they will not comment on them so that bot creators do not gain any details on how to circumvent these measures.
They are working on new methods and detection measures; the work is far from over.
Furthermore, the developers are addressing feedback and questions from the community. There were apparently questions about a captcha system or two-factor authentication.
They say: “These tools would require significant changes to the platform and architecture to implement them in Lost Ark.”
There are differences between the regions where Lost Ark runs. The western version has different systems than the Korean one. However, they are still examining these options.
What do you think about this? Do you agree with the measures and the statement, feeling optimistic? Or are you skeptical about whether the methods will be effective?
The Gjallarhorn is the most famous weapon from Destiny, and it’s not just because of its sleek appearance. Early on, it established itself in Destiny 1 as a sort of overpowered weapon and eventually became the meta OP weapon par excellence. MeinMMO author Maik Schneider recalls the birth of the legend.
Destiny 1 hit me hard upon its release in September 2014. My studies were going on the side, Call of Duty had a low point with “Ghosts,” and I had been long looking for a game that would finally allow me to fully transition to the PlayStation 4.
Lots of free time and even more excitement for gaming. That’s when Destiny arrived.
About the author Maik Schneider: The first Destiny defined my whole life for a few months after its release. I was as deep in the game as one could be.
By the end, I had logged just over 4,000 hours and many special experiences I will never forget. Who knows how many hours it would have been if my group hadn’t disbanded.
My Fungaming clan suddenly thrived again; everyone wanted to play this cool new shooter. Bought the Limited Edition and quickly jumped into the adventure.
I found Exotics particularly appealing right from the start. Back then, Exotics were only obtainable as loot, and I had proven in the first days that I had the right amount of luck to collect them all.
It even went so far that I did not buy a beautiful rocket launcher from this new, crazy vendor Xur. The thing was called “Gjallarhorn,” and one of my friends had already bought it from that strange ghost vendor.
“I don’t have to copy everything he does; I’d rather save my odd coins,” I thought to myself. That was the moment the Gjallarhorn legend began.
Even a beauty in Destiny 1 – the Gjallarhorn.
Gjallarhorn dominates PvE in Destiny
Xur had only been to the Tower for the second time at this point, and he generously distributed the good piece. It would take almost a year before the mysterious vendor distributed the Gjallarhorn again.
In the meantime, the rocket launcher became the benchmark for PvE. The damage was so severe that hordes of enemies, mini-bosses, and even raid bosses capitulated. No matter what you played back then in PvE – with Gjallarhorn everything went faster.
By the time of the expansion “The Taken King” and the introduction of the raid “Crota’s End,” it was the absolute meta. The rocket launcher was even considered essential gear in the raid.
What does Gjallarhorn actually mean? Like many special items from Destiny, Bungie drew from our mythology for the Gjallarhorn.
In Norse mythology, the Gjallarhorn belongs to Heimdall, the guardian of the gods. Heimdall blows this horn to warn the gods when the last day approaches: Ragnarök.
If you didn’t have a group that played for the shared experience, it was extremely hard to find other players if you didn’t have a Gjallarhorn.
The nasty thing dealt such severe damage that raid mechanics were almost bypassed. You had to explain little to your teammates. You just shot, saw Crota suffer, one waved the sword, and you collected the loot. End of story.
Most foreign teammates simply wanted to get through the raid as quickly as possible, not explain anything further. So, players without Gjallarhorn were outright rejected.
After the power of the weapon became known – as damage dealer and raid entry ticket – everyone wanted the weapon. And for the first time, it became apparent how difficult certain Exotics were to obtain.
Guardians hunted for months for the weapon, and not everyone had the luck to snag one. Some danced around chests, while others became truly desperate.
I myself was lucky, as often happens in Destiny. I got my Gjallarhorn just a few days after I had declined it from Xur.
But many in the community had to suffer, waited forever, and sometimes gave up hope. And then there was the “Holy Shit” moment:
On August 14, 2015, Xur had one of his best days. It is even said that some saw him smiling. Because Xur had the Gjallarhorn a second time – what a thing.
To this day, this day is celebrated, and August 14 is considered the Gjallarhorn Day in the community. The G-Day.
I’m also interested in your stories around Gjallarhorn or other Exotics. For example, I was often called out for preferring to play the Thunderlord instead of the Gjallarhorn. Feel free to leave us a comment.
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What is happening in the coming days in Pokémon GO? In the overview, we show you all the upcoming events.
In the coming week, there are a few dates scheduled for Pokémon GO. We will show you what to prepare for and whether the events are worth your time.
Included are the weekly raid and spotlight hours, as well as the big community day featuring Alolan Geodude.
Spotlight Hour on May 17
What happens there? During the spotlight hour on May 17, the Pokémon Magikarp will be in focus from 6 PM for one hour. You will encounter this fish nearly everywhere in the wild. Additionally, there will be a bonus that grants you double XP for evolving Pokémon. The event ends again at 7 PM.
Is it worth it? The event is worth it for various reasons. There is a chance to catch a shiny Magikarp in Pokémon GO. The Pokémon is yellow/gold in its shiny form and is popular among players. Its evolution, Gyarados, is a strong attacker and looks really good as a shiny in red.
What happens there? Every month, Pokémon GO holds a community day, which highlights a selected Pokémon during the event period. In May, Alolan Geodude is the focus Pokémon. Additionally, there will be bonuses such as triple catch stardust, double catch candies, longer lasting incense, reduced stardust costs for trading, and an extra special trade. There will also be a special research task for the price of €1, which you can now even gift to other trainers.
Is it worth it? Community Day events are always important for trainers. Recently there was a lot of criticism directed at Niantic for reducing the duration of the Community Days from 6 hours back to 3 hours. Trainers simply could not believe the explanation for it.
Just because of the event bonuses, participating is definitely worth it. Triple stardust when catching should replenish your reserves nicely. Additionally, the €1 research always provides good opportunities to obtain valuable items at a low cost.
MMORPGs like Final Fantasy XIV often make players grind endlessly to get the best gear. Often, they end up empty-handed. However, sometimes players are also to blame when they are not rewarded for the toughest activities. An example is an unfortunate player who deprived himself of his extremely valuable loot.
A player shared a screenshot in the FFXIV subreddit after completing the new Ultimate Raids, the Dragon War, which has caused mockery and sympathy. One of his group members made a fatal mistake.
The screenshot shows what rewards were received by those involved. One of the other players received a Dragon War token, a particularly valuable item.
The token can be exchanged for powerful weapons, but can only be redeemed once per week.
The problem: The player had a full inventory. Apparently, he did not pay attention to clearing his inventory beforehand, thus ignoring one of the basic rules of Final Fantasy XIV.
Because when you have a full inventory and then want to pick up items, they disappear. The player thus lost a very valuable reward due to his negligence.
Numerous players comment on this and sympathize with the unfortunate player, while others mock him, as he ignored one of the simplest rules in the toughest raid in the game.
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“Imagine having enough skill for an Ultimate Raid, but not for a tidy inventory”
This is how players react: Some commentators speculate whether it should be theoretically possible to get the item back from a Game Master afterward. Opinions differ on whether this is possible and, if so, whether it should be done.
There is also disagreement about whether the loss is not a big problem for the player. For example, plantainrepublic writes that it must have taken a while to master the raid.
However, the second time it should be much easier for the unfortunate player since he knows the mechanics: “It took 100 hours to get the first one. It will probably take 100 minutes to get the second one.”
Some criticize the inventory system as a whole and suggest possible improvements. There are a few suggestions, such as there should be some kind of timer for such items so that players can clear space in their inventory.
Another idea is that “lost” items should simply be sent via mail to the players’ storage, as is the case in many other MMOs. In general, Square Enix has already made improvements over the years, including increasing capacity.
Some commentators simply mock the player. For example, LightSamus writes: “Imagine having the time and skills to complete an Ultimate Raid, but no skills to keep a tidy inventory.”
Apparently, the item did not seem so important to the player in question anyway. Reddit user MierinEronaile stated: “This is a picture of my raid leader and while he didn’t do it on purpose, he just doesn’t care about the tokens because you get them anyway. This also happened to him with TEA.” Whether this statement is true cannot unfortunately be verified.
In general, it is advisable to: Clean up your inventory, so you won’t lose valuable items.
But how do you see it? Do you find it not that big of a deal, or do you agree with the critics of the inventory system? How is your order?
If you are new to FFXIV, we recommend our guide with more things you should definitely pay attention to:
Starting in 2023, EA aims to establish the new “EA Sports FC”, but there will still be a FIFA 23 in collaboration with FIFA beforehand. What can players expect?
Here’s the situation: In recent days, it has been officially announced that EA Sports and FIFA (the football world federation) will part ways. However, this will only take effect from 2023, during which summer EA Sports plans to release further information on what the new “EA Sports FC” will look like. At the same time, FIFA intends to release its own game, which it claims will be the “only authentic, real, best game” (via fifa.com).
However, since this is only starting next year, a strange situation arises where FIFA and EA Sports will still release another game according to the old scheme one year before, even though it’s already clear that they intend to continue without each other.
What kind of game will it be despite the separation?
What is already known about FIFA 23?
This is officially clear so far: It is certain that a FIFA 23 will be released this year, adhering to the known model. This also suggests that it will maintain the usual release window in the fall – although this has not yet been officially confirmed.
Concrete information regarding FIFA 23 is comparatively sparse so far, but one can glean at least a little from the statements of EA and FIFA regarding the separation.
Cam Weber from EA briefly mentioned FIFA 23 in his statement, stating that it will be “our most extensive game to date with our current naming rights partner FIFA […]. We will ensure that the next FIFA will be our best game ever, with more features, game modes, World Cup content, clubs, leagues, competitions, and players than any other FIFA title before.”
This mostly sounds like “more of everything we already know” – which is not surprising, as one is familiar with this from the FIFA series.
Additionally, Weber stated that the following features from FIFA will return in “EA Sports FC”:
Ultimate Team
Career Mode
Pro Clubs
VOLTA Football
Therefore, it is also expected that these features will appear again in FIFA 23 and will be expanded – one will not take a break for any of the modes.
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FIFA 22: 10 helpful tips that will improve your gameplay
What stands out in Weber’s statement is the topic of “World Cup content.” This is also addressed in the FIFA statement: “Furthermore, FIFA has agreed to a short-term contract extension with the existing publisher EA SPORTS to release this year’s version of the FIFA game 23, which will feature both the men’s and women’s World Cups for the first time in one game,” it states (via fifa.com).
Accordingly, it is conceivable that the World Cup could play a significant role in FIFA 23. This could also relate to the fact that this year’s World Cup will be held in winter rather than summer. This falls completely within the period when FIFA titles typically receive the most attention – shortly after their release.
It would, therefore, be advisable to focus on this. At the same time, FIFA has announced additional games related to the World Cup, but without EA Sports’ involvement. It remains open how much FIFA will implement in these projects – and what EA Sports will ultimately be allowed to do in FIFA 23.
The Danger of a Transition Title
What about further innovations? EA Sports refers in its statement to “fresh opportunities to be innovative, to create, and to evolve” – but in relation to EA Sports FC. It is still unclear what fan requests will be implemented in FIFA 23. It is conceivable that crossplay will play a role, as tests are already underway.
But otherwise? There, we must wait and see.
After all, the current situation reads somewhat like the classic football dilemma when an important player leaves the club. One already knows in February that the top striker might play for the competition in the summer – but he still has to remain until the new season and perform well. However, in the case of EA Sports and FIFA, this period lasts over a year.
Now, there are, at least simplistically speaking, two options:
Option A: The striker and club pull together and consistently finish the season. The striker scores goals, the club wins, the fans are happy, and in the end, they part ways amicably.
Or Option B: They fall out, the striker sits on the bench and saves himself for the new club while the old club is dissatisfied because it continues to pay and receives no performance. The fans are angry with both, and the atmosphere is poor.
In which direction EA Sports and FIFA will go will likely become clear in the coming weeks and months. Typically, the marketing machinery for the next FIFA installment kicks off in the summer. Therefore, it shouldn’t be long before the first impressions of FIFA 23 appear.
Then it will become apparent whether FIFA 23 will just be a transition title – or whether the new game can present exciting innovations.
Therefore, it is also expected that these features will appear again in FIFA 23 and will be expanded – one will not take a break for any of the modes.
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FIFA 22: 10 helpful tips that will improve your gameplay
What stands out in Weber’s statement is the topic of “World Cup content.” This is also addressed in the FIFA statement: “Furthermore, FIFA has agreed to a short-term contract extension with the existing publisher EA SPORTS to release this year’s version of the FIFA game 23, which will feature both the men’s and women’s World Cups for the first time in one game,” it states (via fifa.com).
Accordingly, it is conceivable that the World Cup could play a significant role in FIFA 23. This could also relate to the fact that this year’s World Cup will be held in winter rather than summer. This falls completely within the period when FIFA titles typically receive the most attention – shortly after their release.
It would, therefore, be advisable to focus on this. At the same time, FIFA has announced additional games related to the World Cup, but without EA Sports’ involvement. It remains open how much FIFA will implement in these projects – and what EA Sports will ultimately be allowed to do in FIFA 23.
The Danger of a Transition Title
What about further innovations? EA Sports refers in its statement to “fresh opportunities to be innovative, to create, and to evolve” – but in relation to EA Sports FC. It is still unclear what fan requests will be implemented in FIFA 23. It is conceivable that crossplay will play a role, as tests are already underway.
But otherwise? There, we must wait and see.
After all, the current situation reads somewhat like the classic football dilemma when an important player leaves the club. One already knows in February that the top striker might play for the competition in the summer – but he still has to remain until the new season and perform well. However, in the case of EA Sports and FIFA, this period lasts over a year.
Now, there are, at least simplistically speaking, two options:
Option A: The striker and club pull together and consistently finish the season. The striker scores goals, the club wins, the fans are happy, and in the end, they part ways amicably.
Or Option B: They fall out, the striker sits on the bench and saves himself for the new club while the old club is dissatisfied because it continues to pay and receives no performance. The fans are angry with both, and the atmosphere is poor.
In which direction EA Sports and FIFA will go will likely become clear in the coming weeks and months. Typically, the marketing machinery for the next FIFA installment kicks off in the summer. Therefore, it shouldn’t be long before the first impressions of FIFA 23 appear.
Then it will become apparent whether FIFA 23 will just be a transition title – or whether the new game can present exciting innovations.
Actually, free subs are a nice gift that you can give to others on Twitch. The streamer and roleplayer Jack experienced during a session GTA Online that these can also be quite “dangerous” and even yelled at his own viewers because they kept giving him subs. But what is the problem?
Who is he anyway? Jack primarily shows on his Twitch channel with around 123,000 followers how he plays as a roleplayer on the large NoPixel server in GTA Online.
There he embodies the character “Jack ‘Cookie’ Knox.” However, during a recent session, the streamer had reasons for frustration. Some jokers among his viewers drove him quite mad with gifted subs.
What’s the deal with these subs? Normally, a subscription on Twitch costs money. However, you can also gift a subscription to others, which allows the streamer to potentially gain new subscribers who otherwise would not want to pay.
Therefore, this is actually a nice gesture. However, in Jack’s case, this gesture was used to troll the streamer at the same time.
Because while Jack ‘Cookie’ Knox was in the middle of a fight, they found it funny to gift him free subs. With each of these subs, an animation with voice and sound effect activates, which can be quite distracting and even cause his game to stutter.
This consequently led to the in-game death of the streamer, who did not find it funny at all. Here you can watch that part of the stream:
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At first, the streamer thanked for the subs, but noted that they were making his game stutter. Initially, he politely asked them to stop: “Guys, you’re making my game lag, please stop. I’m in enemy territory.”
However, as the situation in the game became more hectic, the gifted subs annoyed him more and he became increasingly loud.
Eventually, Jack was shot just a few seconds after a sub had disrupted his firefight. He could only keep shouting: “Stop gifting me subs, stop gifting me subs! I CAN’T play!”
After Jack bit the dust in-game, his viewers naturally did not stop but kept gifting him more subs. The chat was lively and fun, as the viewers were having a blast at Jack’s expense, whom they call the Cookieman.
They were completely beside themselves, aside from the gifted subs there were virtually only messages like “OMEGALUL” and more subs continuously pouring in on the streamer.
Some even instructed others to gift even more subs, while others mocked the streamer’s PC. In the end, Jack disabled some of the annoying notifications to counteract the trolls.
Overall, it was annoying for the Twitch streamer, but when he watched the scenes again, he started laughing himself. It must have been a delightful fun for his viewers, as the chat was certainly out of control.
The new game MultiVersus is receiving great responses from Smash Bros fans in the gameplay video. It will be a free fighting game for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. You can now register for the alpha.
What kind of game is this? There have been several attempts to bring the cult series of Smash Bros to PC, but according to the comments under the gameplay videos of MultiVersus, this seems to be a promising solution. Viewers praise the successful animations and the attention to detail of characters like Shaggy, Wonder Woman, and Tom & Jerry.
The game is being brought to you by publisher Warner Bros. Games. Next week, an alpha will start for which you can now register. We will show you what it contains.
MultiVersus – Gameplay, Platforms, Content
How does it play? MultiVersus is a free platform fighter game. It features various online modes such as team 2v2, 1v1 matches, and 4-player free-for-all. New seasons are expected to start regularly, providing variety and new content.
Title: MultiVersus Developer: Player First Games Publisher: Warner Bros. Games Price: The game is free but offers in-game purchases Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Steam) Release: The global release is planned for 2022 Crossplay: There is crossplay and cross-progression available at launch
Which characters are available? The following characters are already known:
Batman (DC Super Hero)
Superman (DC Super Hero)
Wonder Woman (DC Super Hero)
Harley Quinn (DC Super-Villain)
Shaggy (Scooby-Doo)
Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes)
Arya Stark (Game of Thrones)
Jake the Dog (Adventure Time)
Finn the Human (Adventure Time)
Steven Universe (Steven Universe)
Garnet (Steven Universe)
Tom & Jerry
Reindog (a new character)
However, the game is expected to evolve with new characters. It is said that “many new characters” will be added further.
Trailer: In the first trailer, you can already get an impression of the game:
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MultiVersus – Official First Look Reveal
More gameplay can be found in the new video, where the Smash pros NAKAT and VoiD compete against the developers and visibly have fun. We embed the video here:
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This is what the viewers say: We looked at the reactions of the viewers in the latest video where the pros play against the devs. There is a lot of praise for the gameplay. However, there is also some criticism regarding certain aspects that players want improved before release.
Players praise the attention to detail when characters like Tom or Shaggy let out their typical screams when they are defeated.
“Tom & Jerry have some of the best, coolest animations. It’s really like they are just trying to fight each other. That’s great.”
“I really hope this game is successful. Free-to-play crossplay with rollback netcode is a big step […].”
“The ring-out animations, the voice lines of the characters, the combos, and even the entire aesthetic of the look and lobby music down to the taunts the characters throw at each other in battle are amazing. I love how consistent Tony is with the community on updates and is working hard to bring this game to life. Keep it up! I can’t wait to enjoy it as much as this gameplay test as a video.”
On the other hand, criticism is directed at the fall animations, which viewers say look more like sailing in the video and should become faster.
Register for the Alpha of MultiVersus
How to do it: If you have gotten excited about the game and want to test it, you can register for the closed alpha. Keep in mind that you will need a bit of luck, as registration does not guarantee you a place in the alpha, but rather gives you a chance for one.
Content of the Beta: Characters: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn (DC); Shaggy (Scooby-Doo); Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes); Arya Stark (Game of Thrones); Jake the Dog and Finn the Human (Adventure Time); Steven Universe and Garnet (Steven Universe); Tom & Jerry; and an “original creature” named Reindog. Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Arya Stark, Steven Universe, and Garnet are not available at first but can be unlocked through gameplay. All other characters are available right from the start of the alpha. Maps: The Batcave (DC), Tree Fort (Adventure Time), Scooby’s Haunted Mansion (Scooby-Doo), Trophy’s E.D.G.E., Trophy’s E.D.G.E. 2, Classic 3 Platform, and Training Room. Modes: 2v2 team cooperations, 1v1 matches, 4-player free-for-all, and The Lab (practice mode)
The alpha test will run on consoles and PC from May 17 (at 6:00 PM) to May 29, and will directly include crossplay. On the wbgames.com website, you can register for the closed alpha of MultiVersus. Additionally, friends can invite you if they have redeemed their alpha code.
If you are accepted for the alpha, you will be informed via email starting from May 17.
Do you like the look at MultiVersus and want to participate in the alpha, or is it not a game to your taste? Let us know your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
According to PC Gamer, more than 100 players banded together and playfully marched into battle in mid-April 2022. They made a big event out of it and woke the dragon:
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What happened then? Well, the dragon went berserk, ran amok, and killed everyone in his path.
The guild called on the entire server to gather to kill the dragon. But the other guilds had no intention of doing so, as PC Gamer writes. On the contrary: Out of sheer anger at the selfish guild, they actively worked to ensure that the Sleeper survived and escaped.
So, an attempt to stop the dragon was thwarted. If you watch the video, it was quite a lag-fest, with bodies all over the place. The streamer “LevelUpLarry” had fun, however:
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This is now the discussion: In Everquest, it is frowned upon to wake the dragon. Those who do doom their guild to destruction. Because what is there left to do in an MMORPG after such an act?
In the forum, a furious Everquest player writes:
“Your decision to wake the dragon will not only tarnish your glory and be the reason that people will look back on your guild with disgust. It will also lead irretrievably to your doom. Remember my words!”
Everquest is an absolute cult MMORPG for many veterans and is still played today:
“Your decision to wake the dragon will not only tarnish your glory and be the reason that people will look back on your guild with disgust. It will also lead irretrievably to your doom. Remember my words!”
Everquest is an absolute cult MMORPG for many veterans and is still played today:
According to PC Gamer, more than 100 players banded together and playfully marched into battle in mid-April 2022. They made a big event out of it and woke the dragon:
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What happened then? Well, the dragon went berserk, ran amok, and killed everyone in his path.
The guild called on the entire server to gather to kill the dragon. But the other guilds had no intention of doing so, as PC Gamer writes. On the contrary: Out of sheer anger at the selfish guild, they actively worked to ensure that the Sleeper survived and escaped.
So, an attempt to stop the dragon was thwarted. If you watch the video, it was quite a lag-fest, with bodies all over the place. The streamer “LevelUpLarry” had fun, however:
This is now the discussion: In Everquest, it is frowned upon to wake the dragon. Those who do doom their guild to destruction. Because what is there left to do in an MMORPG after such an act?
In the forum, a furious Everquest player writes:
“Your decision to wake the dragon will not only tarnish your glory and be the reason that people will look back on your guild with disgust. It will also lead irretrievably to your doom. Remember my words!”
Everquest is an absolute cult MMORPG for many veterans and is still played today:
On a private server for the MMORPG Everquest, a guild made a fateful decision: They awoke a dragon. But this is frowned upon, as it changes the entire MMORPG and removes content from the game forever.
What kind of server is this?
On the 3-year-old fan server, “Project 1999 Green”, Everquest is played as it was in the year 2000. Everything on the server is supposed to be “hardcore”; nothing can be purchased through microtransactions – the strict rules of yesteryear apply.
Instead of the 28 current expansions for Everquest, Project Green only has the first two expansions – which were only added after the server was launched, which was in October 2019. The second Everquest expansion, “Scars of Velious,” was only released in July 2021 and introduced the ominous dragon Kerafyrm.
A Sleeper That Should Not Be Awakened or He Will Be Gone Forever
What kind of dragon is this? Early Everquest is different from how MMORPGs are envisioned today: Nowadays, MMORPGs are supposed to be as fair and accessible as possible. Everyone should be able to enjoy the same gaming experience. Therefore, MMORPGs are strictly regulated and standardized: like portioned packets of butter.
That was not the case back then. Back then, MMORPGs were adventures in which everything seemed possible:
In December 2000, the expansion EverQuest: The Scars of Velious was released, which aimed to introduce extremely strong monsters to the MMORPG known for its extremely strong monsters.
The hardest dungeon of the expansion was “Sleeper’s Tomb,” a dungeon for levels 60-75.
The idea was that 4 guardians were in the dungeon keeping a huge dragon, “the Sleeper,” asleep. Players could regularly kill the 4 guardians for their loot. They respawned after a strict timer, as was customary in Everquest back then.
This dragon “Kerafyrm” is said to be the most powerful being in Norrath. He was born from the union of two dragons of different elemental types, which is actually strictly forbidden.
Despite his godlike power, Kerafyrm is also completely insane and slaughters other dragons that get in his way. Yes, he is such an abomination that the other dragons decided he must be kept under control.
Since it is strictly forbidden for dragons to kill other dragons, he was put into a permanent sleep after a great battle: 4 guardians watch over his slumber.
Only if the guardians are defeated will Kerafyrm awaken (via wiki.project1999). This is something that one would want to avoid at all costs.
What is so terrible about waking the dragon? The problem is: Once the Sleeper is awoken, a unique event occurs that irrevocably changes the server:
The dragon goes berserk because he is completely insane. He kills everything in his path. In the history of Everquest, it has only been possible once to stop the dragon and kill him.
After that, the Sleeper disappears forever.
The 4 guardians, who were supposed to keep him asleep, also never appear again – their coveted loot is gone from the game.
That is why it has always been frowned upon in Everquest to be so selfish as to kill the dragon.
Decision to Wake the Dragon Divides Guild and Server
This was the discussion on the server: As reported by PC Gamer, a hardcore guild had long maintained control over the spawns of the guardians on the server: They had a monopoly on the dragons (via pcgamer.com).
But another guild competed with them and also began to farm the dragons.
Apparently, a discussion broke out internally in the dominant guild about whether to end this and awaken the Sleeper. The guild was also divided on the decision:
Some wanted to wake the Sleeper immediately. Also, to be able to do something else instead of just focusing on the loot of the guardians.
Others wanted to keep the dragon asleep forever, seeing no reason to wake him and upset the entire server. For some, perhaps an item from the guardians was still missing.
Ultimately, some members of the guild had had enough, took matters into their own hands, and organized a raid to end the dragon situation once and for all.
This could be stopped at the last minute by the guild leadership changing passwords and intervening firmly.
Nevertheless, after this action, it was clear that the dragon would be awoken. Either deliberately or haphazardly. So the guild decided to vote on whether to awaken the dragon and ultimately chose to do it in a unique event: The dragon had to awaken.
Everquest is an absolute cult MMORPG for many veterans and is still played today:
“Your decision to wake the dragon will not only tarnish your glory and be the reason that people will look back on your guild with disgust. It will also lead irretrievably to your doom. Remember my words!”
Everquest is an absolute cult MMORPG for many veterans and is still played today:
According to PC Gamer, more than 100 players banded together and playfully marched into battle in mid-April 2022. They made a big event out of it and woke the dragon:
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What happened then? Well, the dragon went berserk, ran amok, and killed everyone in his path.
The guild called on the entire server to gather to kill the dragon. But the other guilds had no intention of doing so, as PC Gamer writes. On the contrary: Out of sheer anger at the selfish guild, they actively worked to ensure that the Sleeper survived and escaped.
So, an attempt to stop the dragon was thwarted. If you watch the video, it was quite a lag-fest, with bodies all over the place. The streamer “LevelUpLarry” had fun, however:
This is now the discussion: In Everquest, it is frowned upon to wake the dragon. Those who do doom their guild to destruction. Because what is there left to do in an MMORPG after such an act?
In the forum, a furious Everquest player writes:
“Your decision to wake the dragon will not only tarnish your glory and be the reason that people will look back on your guild with disgust. It will also lead irretrievably to your doom. Remember my words!”
Everquest is an absolute cult MMORPG for many veterans and is still played today:
The term Pay2Win refers to a game where you pay to become stronger. However, the boundaries of what exactly constitutes Pay2Win and what is still considered acceptable are becoming increasingly blurred. In recent months, especially Lost Ark and Black Desert have faced significant backlash. MyMMO editor Alexander Leitsch, however, recalls his experiences with Perfect World.
The boundaries between Pay2Win, Pay2Convenience, and what is accepted by the majority are becoming increasingly blurred. I personally approach games without much pain.
For example, I have no problem with level boosters and even consider them very helpful, as they often allowed me to reach the midgame of an MMORPG faster and thus get a better picture of the game. This is also what the well-known MMORPG YouTuber Josh Strife Hayes reflects on.
I see Lost Ark as mostly unproblematic because the same can be achieved with foreseeable grinding as with real money. With Black Desert and its equipment enhancement mechanics, I am more divided, as the grinding experience here is a bit different.
However, both games fade in comparison to Perfect World International. Although I have not played this game since 2013, I still carry a small trauma from that time.
Perfect World sells potions and pets that are only available for real money
Perfect World has many systems that I would consider Pay2Win. My biggest issue back then was with the “spells,” two potions that restore health points and mana. These potions were practically mandatory in the game, as they could decide a PvP battle single-handedly. And PvP exists starting at level 30 in the open world.
However, both potions were only available for real money and had limited uses. This means they would eventually run out, and I had to reach into my wallet again.
Even today, these potions still exist, as I could see after a quick glance in the shop:
While you can also buy these potions on the in-game marketplace, you can only do so if another player bought them for real money and then sold them. This brings us directly to Pay2Win number two: exchanging real money for in-game currency.
Yes, this exchange also exists in Guild Wars 2 or Lost Ark. But especially in Guild Wars 2, I managed to organize the maximum gear within a few days. I can no longer buy strength. And the strength in Lost Ark is limited, at least in organized PvP.
In Perfect World, this is not the case. PvP exists in the open world and also PvP for territories. In both cases, the equipment is king.
The equipment itself had properties that fully fall under Pay2Win during my time. Because to get the best gear in the game back then, you had to collect reputation. Or you could go directly to your bank account and buy the best equipment in the game.
Of course, this equipment also had to be upgraded. The best way to do this was with orbs from the shop, which guaranteed a 100% upgrade. Because luck is only for the low-income earners! For the best equipment, you would also end up paying significantly more than 100 euros per piece – if you are doing it, do it right!
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The fourth aspect that I found negative was the pets for the Venomancer. You could tame some, but you could not tame some legendary monsters. They were only available for, if I remember correctly, around 200 euros in the shop.
And guess which ones were always required by group members in dungeons. Right….
Lose items in PvP
By the way, anyone who actively plays PvP in Perfect World can lose their items or even their equipped gear. This applies when you have fought hard for a high rank and tend to kill people who have a lower rank or have disabled PvP in the open world.
This, however, often does not apply to shop items. It states that they: “Will not be dropped upon death.”
Additionally, there is XP loss upon death unless you have an appropriate buff active from the shop.
It seems to have only gotten worse instead of better
I haven’t followed Perfect World for years. But through a thread in the MMORPG reddit, I became aware of the Pay2Win topic. Some mentioned Perfect World as a prime example of the MMORPG with the worst shop. And it seems to have gotten even worse in recent years.
The shop currently contains over 150 different items that you can buy with real money. Among these are:
Dozens of packages with currencies, of which I have no idea how important they are
Loot boxes that state that there is a chance for item X – but not what else you can get
Packages for unlocking skills or glyphs
Teleports to locations of my choice
Titles that grant additional stats like +10 Physical and Magical Attack for 30 days
XP boosters
You can level up through boosts.
You can buy and upgrade the strongest equipment directly. Generally, when it comes to upgrading, the chance of failure exists unless you rely on shop items.
You can equip yourself with additional stats and potions and dominate in PvP.
You can theoretically generate endless amounts of in-game currency.
You can teleport anywhere, regardless of whether you have been there before.
You can
In addition, there are a few armor skins, weapon skins, and mounts. The mounts start at a price of nearly 40 euros.
Certain titles provide you with additional stats for 30 days.
On reddit, players report that the developers have even removed some intermediary levels in the drops, making it harder for free-to-play players to keep up with the equipment and almost forcing them to spend money. I can neither confirm nor deny this experience with the currently missing knowledge.
Perfect World has basically everything that is bad
Perfect World combines the worst from all games:
You can level up through boosts.
You can buy and upgrade the strongest equipment directly. Generally, when it comes to upgrading, the chance of failure exists unless you rely on shop items.
You can equip yourself with additional stats and potions and dominate in PvP.
You can theoretically generate endless amounts of in-game currency.
You can teleport anywhere, regardless of whether you have been there before.
You can
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For the special research “A Pony Adventure” in Pokémon GO, you need to take a snapshot of a Water Pokémon. However, the task is unclear – We will show you how to solve it.
What kind of task is it? For trainers of Pokémon GO, the big Water Festival is currently taking place. Pokémon of this type are the focus and can be found more frequently in raids, in the wild, and also in eggs. The special research “A Pony Adventure” is active at the same time and brings you a few quests that fit the event.
However, trainers are currently having problems with the task “Take a snapshot of a Water Pokémon,” which sounds so simple. How do you solve it?
Trick for Water Snapshot
Where is the task? In the special research “A Pony Adventure”, you can find the snapshot task in chapter 2. You will be rewarded with an encounter with Wailmer, and you need to complete the task to continue to chapter 3.
Here’s how to do it: The snapshot will not work if you take a picture of a wild Water Pokémon. You need to take the snapshot of a Water Pokémon that is already in your collection. To do this, open your Pokémon collection, look for a Water Pokémon, and then tap on the camera icon. After that, you can take a snapshot and thus fulfill the task.
Niantic could have formulated the task more clearly here. Because there are also other researches that explicitly ask for snapshots of Pokémon from your own collection or from the wild.
After you have solved the task, you can diligently continue playing the special research for the Pony Adventure. In chapter 3, you need to catch Pokémon, spin stops, and walk a certain distance. In chapter 4, you will have an encounter with Alolan Exeggutor.
Which games do you feel comfortable playing to relax after a long day? Let us know.
Gaming as a hobby serves fans for entertainment, of course. Many of us regularly dive into virtual worlds to experience adventures, challenge ourselves in PvE, or compete with others in PvP.
But there are also MMORPGs and multiplayer games where we don’t want to save worlds or exert ourselves much. When you crash onto the couch or into the gaming chair after a long and tiring workday, sometimes you just don’t feel like saving the world.
Instead, you might want to lean back and engage in some in-game activity that is relaxing. Multiplayer games offer various options:
Casual leveling
Completing side quests
Role-playing
Farming gear or materials
Crafting
Designing housing
Taking screenshots in photo mode
Yes, even fishing
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And each of us has our own game that we retreat to for a casual and quiet evening, whether alone or with friends.
Some prefer games with a slower pace, while for others, action-packed games can also be relaxing because they know every corner and crevice in them.
We want to know which MMORPGs and multiplayer games you play when you want to relax. Let us know in the comments what those games are and what makes them so relaxing. Is it the gameplay in general or specific activities?
The gaming clan FaZe held a show on Twitch to find a new member. 20 Twitch streamers from around the world participated, with prizes worth over 1.2 million euros at stake. The show was supposed to run for 15 days, 24 hours a day on Twitch. But now the show had to be cancelled: public opposition became too high. Several Covid cases had appeared in the house.
What kind of show was it?
It was a sort of “FaZe searching for the next Twitch star,” mixed with Big Brother. The show was supposed to run for 15 days: it was planned to broadcast live from a warehouse on Twitch 24 hours a day starting from May 5. The first 130 hours were also shown – an average of 2800 people watched.
In the show, 20 selected emerging talents competed against each other in a warehouse playing various games. The goal was to find the “next member of the FaZe Clan.”
But Covid disrupted the organizers’ plans. After 6 days, the show had to be cancelled.
Also a way to entertain on Twitch. The most popular clip of all time on the streaming platform:
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What were the prizes? There were several prizes:
one million US dollars in cryptocurrency
a sponsorship contract worth $250,000
a Nissan GT-R
In addition, membership in FaZe and a bright future perspective. Because the Twitch streamers participating there can suddenly become stars overnight with massive marketing power behind them. After all, FaZe is the largest e-sports clan in the world.
What was played? It was a typical “elimination show,” as seen in reality TV:
In one match, 5 players were locked in portable toilets and then the toilets were lifted 3.3 meters into the air. The players had to solve a riddle in the portable toilet, thus unlocking a small window, and shoot a toy gun through the window at a target.
There were also typical scenes like those from the “Big Brother” house. Experienced FaZe members also acted as mentors or judges.
The candidates took turns in other times to design and moderate the stream themselves.
Highlights were uploaded on YouTube, such as this portable toilet game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDS_0zlO8SI
3 Covid cases appeared after a few days
What was the problem? Early in the show, already on May 7, three players had to drop out because they tested positive for Covid.
This was seen by outsiders as unfair: Young streamers were dropping out for something they had no control over.
It was said that in the end, it would be the one with the best immune system who would win.
How FaZe reacted: The clan was initially resistant. They said the show could not be stopped because there were too many commitments. It was also not so bad if someone dropped out. People would not be forgotten.
For three streamers who dropped out, they simply brought in two new candidates: The show had to go on.
However, those who dropped out seemed inconsolable, having missed a big opportunity for their careers.
Twitch streamer Ernsto was in tears when he missed his chance for the money due to Covid.
Covid case 4 led to cancellation
This brought abouta rethink: Ultimately, FaZe had to yield to Covid. When on May 11 the fourth participant tested positive for Covid-19, it was said that the show would now be suspended. Suddenly, the health of the participants and staff became the top priority.
It is said that the show will continue when everything is safe. Then all 20 candidates and the 2 newly nominated will have a chance to participate in the show.
This is the reaction: After the clan was heavily criticized for the decision “The Show must go on,” it is now largely agreed that FaZe made the right decision.
However, it is also mentioned in the comments on Twitter that this could have been avoided with a two-week quarantine before the show. But hindsight is always 20/20.
On Friday, May 13, 2022, the FIFA 22 Bundesliga TOTS was released. 15 Bundesliga players in the Team of the Season received cards – with strong stats.
When does the Bundesliga TOTS come? The Bundesliga TOTS was released by EA Sports on May 13, 2022. It replaced the Premier League TOTS in Ultimate Team at 7 PM.
Players were already able to choose the cards that should come into the Bundesliga TOTS. However, this voting has ended now. Now it’s just a matter of waiting to see which players ultimately make the team.
The complete Bundesliga Team of the Season – Who is in the TOTS?
This is the Bundesliga TOTS: The complete Bundesliga TOTS is now available. Especially Lewandowski and Joshua Kimmich stand out with their 97-rated cards, but Christopher Nkunku is also likely to be one of the most sought-after players (96) in this Team of the Season.
The Bundesliga TOTS also offers plenty of strong cards in defense – and four cards come with 99 pace: Raum, Frimpong, Diaby, and Davies.
Overall, the Bundesliga TOTS is very strong. Here you see all players at a glance:
Forward
Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)
Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig)
Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich)
Midfield
Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)
Moussa Diaby (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
Filip Kostić (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Defender
David Raum (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim)
Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)
Evan Ndicka (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Nico Schlotterbeck (SC Freiburg)
Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
Goalkeeper
Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
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How do I get TOTS cards? The Team-of-the-Season cards are mostly in packs, but the chance of pulling rare and strong cards is very low.
Some cards can also be obtained through SBCs or tasks – you just need to invest some playtime.
In Destiny 2, there is an NPC you need to know: Xur. He is the best Exotic trader this side of the solar system with a bustling spaghetti face. Every Friday at 7 PM, he arrives on time and opens his shop with exotic items. So, if you want to quickly complete your collection and Exotics, a visit to him is a must. MeinMMO will tell you where to find him.
Furthermore, Bungie announced changes to the outdated Iron Banner. A new-old mode aims to blow the dust away with fresh air. In the upcoming Season 17, a new PvP map located in Savathun’s Throne World will be introduced. However, our Destiny 2 author and PvP expert Christos Tsogos is not sure whether the refreshed Rift mode is enough to appease PvP players.
Lord Shaxx, Ana Bray, and the 14th Heilig at a Vanguard meeting.
All info on Xur on May 13, 2022 – PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
When does Xur come? Since Xur is very punctual, you can expect his arrival every Friday at 7 PM. However, you also need to bring materials, as the goods are cheap but not free.
Where is Xur? This is his shop for the weekend
Xur’s location: MeinMMO tracks down Xur every Friday and finds him for you. Today, the mysterious trader is located in the European Dead Zone, Twisted Cove. Check the map, the green arrow marks his exact position:
Here you can find Xur.
Xur’s inventory from May 13 – May 17 – All Exotics at a glance
What does Xur have for sale? Basically, Xur is an Exotic dealer for weapons and armor. All characters, so Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans, can shop with him. This week his offer includes:
Weapon: Zerberus+1 – Auto rifle for 29 Legendary shards
Titan: Synthoceps – Gauntlets for 23 Legendary shards
Mobility: +13
Resilience: +17
Recovery: +3
Discipline: +2
Intellect: +18
Strength: +10
Total: 63
Hunter: Graviton Forfeit – Helmet for 23 Legendary shards
Mobility: +7
Resilience: +13
Recovery: +10
Discipline: +20
Intellect: +2
Strength: +11
Total: 63
Warlock: Nezarec’s Sin – Helmet for 23 Legendary shards
Mobility: +10
Resilience: +3
Recovery: +19
Discipline: +20
Intellect: +6
Strength: +2
Total: 60
Xur’s offer from May 13.
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Xur also sells Legendary items and offers unique rolls for Exotics from no longer available exotic missions from past DLCs each week.
Currently, he has these two weapons for sale:
The exotic hand cannon “The Hawkmoon” with the perk “Deadly Wind”
The exotic scout rifle “The Story of a Dead Man” with the perk “Mobile Target”
Costs for the weapons: For these two Exotics, the cost is 1 Ascendant Shard, 1 Exotic Cipher, 125,000 Glimmer, and 200 Legendary Shards.
Xur always has this with him: You can always get an Exotic Engram for 97 Legendary Shards from Xur, as well as the weekly quest to obtain an exotic cipher.
No Trials – Use the last Iron Banner of Season 16
Currently, Cabal Empress Caiatl is Lord Saladin’s “supervisor”.
What’s up with the Trials? This week, the Iron Banner event is active one last time, which means unfortunately, there will be no Trials. So, you need to take advantage of the Iron Banner and go hunting there. This is Bungie’s way of ensuring that both activities don’t scare off customers from each other.
Why is this note so important? In the past, Bungie has given several NPC vendors a new reputation system to provide players with more direct ways to obtain their loot. Instead of collecting activity tokens, you will automatically level up in the future and gain reputation for playing the respective playlist.
These and other changes will also come to the Iron Banner in Season 17. So redeem your tokens by Tuesday, May 17, at 7 PM at the latest; otherwise, they will be worthless.
What do you think of Xur’s offer? Is it worth it for you this week? Feel free to leave us a comment and let us know what Xur should definitely offer in his inventory.
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Lost Ark is the biggest surprise in the MMORPG sector for about 10 years. On Steam, the free-to-play MMORPG has reached several hundred thousand players: The head behind the game is Global Director Keum ‘Gold River’ Kang-sun. He has now surprisingly announced his withdrawal in Korea. The news hits many players in Korea, where chief developers like Gold River are almost worshipped.
This is the announcement:
Gold River regularly hosts a broadcast where he informs players about what is planned for the MMORPG in the future (via youtube). Lost Ark is considered the online RPG that has developed best since its release in South Korea in 2019. New classes come into the game regularly.
A few hours ago, Gold River made his last broadcast, where he announced a ban on ‘DPS meters’. Those who start using them will be banned; this has also been communicated to Amazon. Gold River also said that he has been invited to 7 weddings between ‘Lost Ark’ players lately.
The Elgacia update is the last patch for which Gold River is responsible as Director. His health has deteriorated, and it continues to decline.
Lost Ark was much more successful at release on Steam than anyone expected:
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The 5 Reasons for the Incredible Success of Lost Ark
‘The Yoshi-P of Lost Ark’
What was Gold River known for? The Global Director was held in high esteem by many fans. Unlike in the West, where we view many MMORPG heads critically and rarely have anything good to say about Ion Hazzikostas (WoW) and barely know the names of other Game Directors, such leaders like Gold River are revered in Asia.
Fans say he is incredibly charismatic and spoke with great passion for his game.
Gold River was known for his statement that he promises to make Lost Ark better every day: Today better than yesterday, tomorrow better than today.
On the reddit forum, it is said: Gold River was as popular with Korean players as Yoshi-P in Final Fantasy XIV. Here in the West, this did not come across because we do not have the connection to him. But South Korean players are truly desperate about the news.
Even in the English-speaking Lost Ark forum, many fans express how much they cherish Gold River and express their condolences.
It is said that Gold River really cared about the game and the players. It is suspected that an enormous workload may have caused so much stress that it is now taking a toll on his health. There are recurring mentions of a gigantic workload he had to bear in trying to shape Lost Ark according to his vision.
Gold River himself speaks of depressive phases saved only by the enthusiasm of the players and how much they love his game. Ultimately, Lost Ark fulfilled his dream.
In the English-speaking world, Gold River was primarily known for an interview that Twitch streamer Asmongold commented on with delight:
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What’s next? The Director says he trusts his team and leaves Lost Ark in very good hands. According to him, the game will continue to run for many years.
This is what it’s about: This cult of personality around developers is foreign to us in Europe, where MMORPGs are more often sold as team projects, with the chief being merely the ‘first among equals’ who coordinates and holds everything together. Game Directors rarely appear; most communication is handled by Community Managers.
In Lost Ark and Final Fantasy XIV, however, the heads hold significantly more central positions: They have a greater influence on their games. They also speak much more frequently in ‘I’ than in ‘we’, as we are used to in Europe.
