So far, you can only play the MMOs New World and Lost Ark on PC, not on PS5 or Xbox Series X | S. Could this change? A job posting from Amazon at least gives hope.
What is this ad about? Amazon Games is currently seeking a “Technical Account Manager” via the Amazon job portal. The job description states, among other things, that their task is to bring Amazon titles to partner platforms. Mentioned are PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Epic & Steam.
Amazon Games is seeking a highly talented and motivated Technical Account Manager to join our Live Operations team in sunny San Diego to help bring our titles to our partner platforms (i.e. Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo, Epic & Steam).
Initially employed, one would work with “game teams” around the world to ensure that the games meet the requirements for release on the partner platforms.
They are specifically looking for someone who already has experience in game development and publishing, and preferably also direct experience in game publishing with Sony, Microsoft, Steam, and other platforms.
What is the status of New World and Lost Ark on PS5 and Xbox?
Both could be possible titles referred to when Amazon talks about “our titles” – leaving aside future projects for the moment. At least New World is briefly mentioned in the job description as an example of projects that Amazon Games has developed. Meanwhile, Amazon only acts as a publisher for Lost Ark.
What is the status of the MMOs regarding consoles? MeinMMO expert Alexander Leitsch believes that New World would be fantastic for consoles. However, in fall 2021, New World stated via Twitter that the game would only be playable on PC for the foreseeable future. A complete exclusion of a console version forever is not the case, but nothing contrary has been announced yet.
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Regarding Lost Ark, there is at least a bit of hope. In March 2022, Soomin Park from Amazon Games stated: “If Lost Ark on consoles is really something that people want, then I think it’s something that both parties should consider” – referring to Amazon Games and developer Smilegate.
Officially, however, nothing has been announced yet. Accordingly, it’s a wait-and-see approach to see whether New World or Lost Ark could also come to consoles in the future.
In Destiny 2 the Guardian Games are in full swing. Players are still fighting for the title of best class of 2022 and the right to show off for a year. However, note that this is the penultimate weekly reset before the new Season 17. We will tell you all you need to know.
In line with the penultimate week of the season, Lord Saladin, or as he is now called, Valus Forge, stops by once more to offer you one last test of your skills. The last Iron Banner of Season 16 will roll out and challenge the Guardians in fierce battles against each other. So participate if you haven’t completed your quests yet and don’t forget to redeem your Iron Banner tokens.
Check out the current trailer for the Guardian Games 2022 here. A little tip: Pay attention to the voice that supports the Hunters in the trailer with kind words.
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Birthplace of Evil, in the Throne World of Savathûn
This time, the mockery is back when you play the campaign mission of Witch Queen as a repeatable story mission. The Witness has helped them to new power, and it is up to the Guardians to put an end to it.
Playlist strikes have these modifiers:
Solar Ignition
Brawler
Blackout
The Ignition modifier accompanies you all week, while the others change daily.
These weapons can be obtained from Nightfalls: Each week, players can receive certain weapons from Nightfall strikes. Currently, there are six weapons in rotation. This week, a bayonet auto rifle is available:
Fixed Duty, Kinetic Auto Rifle
Top-tier Nightfalls: To enter the king’s discipline of strikes, the top-tier Nightfall, from the Vanguard, you need a power level of 1,575. You also fight in competitive mode. This means you will be fighting 25 power levels below the top-tier power level of 1,600, so you must proceed tactically and coordinate with your team. Additionally, the Nightfall weapon drops as a master version, i.e., Adept.
Master this week the simplest challenge in the last encounter of the raid “Oath of the Student” named “Looping Catalyst”. To complete the challenge, your team must maintain at least one stack of the buff “Sucking Power” before the damage phase on Rhulk.
As a reward for the challenge in the last part of the raid on Grandmaster, this week you have a chance at a master version of the weapon glaive “Lubraes Ruin”, the pulse rifle “Deceptive” or the grenade launcher “Blind Sight”. However, keep in mind that hard and normal mode share the loot.
In the Glass Chamber, this time the challenge “Get Out of the Way” takes place. One of your team members will have to deal with preventing the Templar from teleporting. The relic holder stands on a glowing circle, the spot from which he teleports away.
The reward in challenge mode is the time-warped weapon “Fatebringer” (hand cannon). The weapon will come with 2 perks per slot for sure. Keep in mind that hard and normal mode share the loot.
The armor focusing in the raid “Glass Chamber” this week: Recovery
Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission
“The Ritual” This week you can play the eighth campaign mission of Witch Queen as a repeatable story mission. You will finally face Savathûn in battle and show her how mortal the truth really is.
Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Hexen Cauldron
The Iron Banner
Active bonus this week: This week there are bonus ranks for the Crucible.
Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City
Petra Venj can now be found in the Dreaming City right at Rheasilvia – as always in the 3rd curse week. At the same time, the 1st Ascendant Challenge is active.
The class struggle is still in full swing
Sources for pinnacle loot in Season 16 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the new season of the Resurrected, the maximum power level of your gear is 1,560. This increases the power level at the start of the DLC by +230 power levels compared to the previous Season 15. However, all players will also be raised to a base power level of 1,350 at the start, and there are many sources to level up quickly.
Complete 3 Vanguard operations strikes with a proper focus (+1)
Hawthorne’s clan task (+1)
Iron Banner (+2)
Glint Dust Highlights in the Eververse
The Guardian Games 2022 are going into the second round, and with them also the offered items from the Eververse. If you are looking for a cool ornament for the “Lawful Heir”, this week is your moment, because Tess is offering one for Glint Dust:
A cool ornament for the Colossus MG
This is what you can still get for Glint Dust this weekfrom Tess:
The exotic Sparrow “Honor Round”
The exotic Sparrow “The Mower”
The exotic Ghost Shell “#Sponsored Shell”
The exotic ship “Team Spirit”
Shader “On Sale”
Legendary Ghost Projection “Titan Projection”
The legendary emote “Power Lifter”
What do you think, which class will win? Do you find it strange that the Warlocks are suddenly in the lead, or do you think it’s a coincidence that the Scholars will probably clinch the title of best class in 2022? Let us know in the comments!
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It’s that time again: Destiny 2 is getting an update and has prepared the servers in a background maintenance for the hotfix today.The servers will therefore go offline today, on May 10th, so that update 4.0.1.3 can go online on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia. Of course, we at MeinMMOwill inform you as always about the exact times and details.
What you need to know today: While players are fighting for their class in the Guardian Games 2022, Bungie has prepared the routine “Destiny 2 Tuesday Update”. It brings a hotfix and thus the latest update 4.0.1.3 in Season 16. After that, the weekly reset will take place.
To ensure you know exactly when you can play today and what changes are happening in the game, MeinMMO will accompany you through update 4.0.1.3 and continually update this article with fresh information.
Update on Update 4.0.1.3: 7:20 PM: Players can start the new Destiny week, what to expect you can find as always on MeinMMO in the weekly article about the Weekly Reset. But note: Officially, maintenance ends at 8 PM, so it could still be a bit laggy until then. 7:00 PM: Hardly offline, the servers are already live again. The update is currently rolling out worldwide and is 95.8 MB in size on PC. 6:45 PM: For the maintenance, Destiny 2 has just taken the servers offline. Players have been removed from all activities.
Maintenance on 10.05. – All times and server downtimes
These times are important today:
At 6:00 PM German time, maintenance works will start on all platforms.
From 6:45 PM, the servers will be offline. You will be kicked from all activities, and downtime begins.
Around 7:00 PM, the servers will be back online, and update 4.0.1.3 will be made available.
At 8:00 PM, maintenance is scheduled to end.
It’s important: Even if you have downloaded the update, there may be connection issues until maintenance ends around 8:00 PM. You may also have to deal with login queues. Additionally, keep in mind that third-party applications and also the official companion app may not be accessible correctly.
What’s changing with update 4.0.1.3 in Season 16
This is what the hotfixwill bring today: After the update, Lord Saladin will have returned to the tower with his Iron Banner and will try to compete with the Guardian Games 2022. However, Bungie will fix a few small things in update 4.0.1.3 first.
Currently, the following is on the hotfix list:
The exotic Hunter chest piece “Omnioculus” is stuck on the Frumious cloak.
With the Triumphs “Do not believe” and “Elementary, my dear”, no progress is granted from all Abyssal chests.
Kills achieved in a teammate’s Well of Radiance do not count as super kills for the Super Series Strike medal.
The Super Series Strike medal is no longer awarded for kills achieved during a “Weapons of Light” buff.
Kills by teammates on enemies bound with a tether do not count towards the Super Series Strike medal.
Players on Steam may find that “The Witch Queen” is incorrectly added to the cart when leaving the Guardian Games infographic in-game and selecting the Guardian Games playbook. Because of this issue, the Guardian Games playbook has been disabled.
The quest “Competitive Catalyst” drops for players who have already received the “Lawful Heir” catalyst in previous Guardian Games. This quest can be removed.
Also not to forget is this unfair issue in the game:
Players are currently exploiting an honorable action coldly, to cheat in the Guardian Games 2022. Bungie might have already looked into this matter and restore fairness.
If you encounter problems in the game, the recommendation is to report them directly through the official Bungie Help Forum to make the developers aware of them.
Vacation approved: Today is update day!
Patch Notes for Update 4.0.1.3 in Destiny 2
What’s in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes from update 4.0.1.3 will be released by Bungie in the form of patch notes. MeinMMO links the latest change log here:
Constructive criticism from the German Destiny 2 community is always welcome. If you notice any other issues in the game that detract from your gaming experience, feel free to leave a comment.
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Elden Ring is one of the biggest games of 2022. Now Elon Musk has explained which class he plays in Elden Ring. And he has chosen a particularly light class. MeinMMO explains what he is actually playing.
Who is it about? Elon Musk is the founder of Tesla and SpaceX and is currently the richest man in the world according to Forbes. And soon he will also own Twitter, which he bought a few weeks ago.
But even the richest man in the world seems to play games in his free time. Because on Twitter, he has now explained what character or build he plays in Elden Ring. The action RPG is currently one of the most played games and is particularly characterized by its high difficulty level.
This is how Elon Musk annihilates his enemies in Elden Ring
What exactly does Musk say? Elon Musk was asked on Twitter which character he is currently playing in Elden Ring. And Musk actually answered the question, stating that he plays a mage focused on intelligence and dexterity.
An Int/Dex build, so primarily a mage with some weapon skills. The shield in the left hand, the staff in the right, paired with rapier and claws for quick switching.
Furthermore, he has switched from heavy armor to medium armor to be able to move faster.
He is still experimenting with the talismans, at least it doesn’t sound like he has settled on a specific set. Talismans play an important role in Elden Ring as each of them has a different effect. They can increase your attributes, resistances, or improve your combat techniques. The locations of the legendary talismans in Elden Ring can also be found here on MeinMMO.
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Elon Musk is no stranger to gaming. For instance, the shooter Warframe made fun of a billionaire’s mishap in a cool Twitch clip:
The future boss of Twitter has chosen a light build
How complicated is it to play? Magic is one of the strongest weapons in the action RPG from From Software. Some users therefore refer to magic as “Easy Mode” and that’s why there are always lively discussions about the alleged easy mode build.
With magic, you can annihilate both large groups of enemies and big bosses from a safe distance without needing to get close to them. If your magic runs out, you have weapon skills as a suitable alternative if the enemies get too close.
What do you think? Are you playing the same build as the richest man in the world, or do you have other builds you can currently recommend? Because the best build you can currently play is presented here on MeinMMO – and it is also an Int/Dex build.
Now it’s official: EA Sports is parting ways with the “FIFA” name and renaming its football series – at least after FIFA 23. What this means for the game is explained by EA in a statement.
This is the new name: In an official statement, EA Sports announced that the FIFA series will continue in a new form starting July 2023: As “EA Sports FC”.
Prior to that, EA Sports will continue as usual for one more year. “FIFA 23” is expected to be the last game in collaboration with the current naming partner, FIFA.
What’s next for FIFA after FIFA 23?
What remains in EA Sports FC from FIFA? In the statement, EA Sports made it clear that the important licenses for real players, leagues, and more will remain in “EA Sports FC”. This applies to
over 19,000 players
Over 700 teams
Over 100 stadiums
And 30 leagues
This also includes exclusive partnerships, for example with the Bundesliga, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and MLS.
In addition, the established modes will return. Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs, and VOLTA are also set to find their place in EA Sports FC.
What changes? Here, EA remains largely tight-lipped. Cam Weber from EA Sports writes in the statement:
“This new independent platform will provide new opportunities – for innovation, creativity, and development. This is much more than just a symbolic change – as EA SPORTS, we are committed to ensuring that EA SPORTS FC is a symbol of change. We are determined to invest meaningfully in the sport, and we look forward to working with a large and growing number of partners to create new authentic experiences that bring joy to a global fanbase, engage them, and immerse them in the world.
Cam Weber, EVP, Group GM EA SPORTS & Racing (via EA.com)
More information is set to be revealed in summer 2023.
What does EA say about FIFA 23? Weber emphasizes in the statement that FIFA 23 is expected to be the best and most comprehensive FIFA yet. This includes more features, modes, and also players, clubs, leagues, and competitions.
Notably interesting: “World Cup Content,” referring to materials related to the World Cup, is expressly mentioned. It’s possible that the 2022 World Cup will be particularly addressed after the release of FIFA 23.
FIFA 23 is set to release in autumn as usual. However, an exact date has not yet been announced.
What about FIFA 22? The changes have no impact on the current FIFA titles.
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No sudden change: For some time now, leaks have been circulating that such a renaming could happen. The terms “EA Sports FC” or “EA Sports Football Club” appeared repeatedly over the months as possible alternatives to “FIFA.” Now it’s official.
The entire discussion about the name was preceded in 2021 by a statement from publisher EA, which openly considered a new name for the “EA Sports football games”. Reasons included, among others, the high price for the naming license from the FIFA association and questions about influence on the game.
What do you think about the new direction? Let us know in the comments!
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Kakao Games, the company behind games like ArcheAge and Elyon, is bringing three more MMORPGs to the West in 2022. All three will be released for PC, but also for mobile devices. We at MeinMMO will reveal what these games are and when they will be released.
What are these games?
A new MMORPG with a Viking theme is coming with Odin: Valhalla Rising. It has already celebrated huge successes in Korea.
A new title from XL Games, most likely ArcheWorld. This will be an MMORPG focusing on NFTs.
Ares: Rise of Guardians is a sci-fi MMORPG that somewhat resembles Destiny.
When is the release of these games planned? All three titles are expected to be released in the second half of 2022 in the West. In Korea, Odin: Valhalla Rising is already playable. The other two titles are still awaited there.
How big is Kakao Games? Kakao Games has made a lot of money in recent quarters, especially through Odin: Valhalla Rising. They acquired the developer of ArcheAge, XL Games, in 2021 and are only slightly behind Krafton (PUBG, PUBG Mobile) and NCSoft (Lineage, Aion, Guild Wars 2) in terms of revenue.
Odin is a huge success in Korea
What kind of game is this? Odin: Valhalla Rising is an MMORPG inspired by Nordic mythology. You will encounter well-known figures like Odin, Freyja, or Thor and be able to visit iconic places like Yggdrasil and Niflheim.
There are four different classes: Warrior, Rogue, Priest, and Sorceress.
The game features a Holy Trinity.
There are various movement options, such as swimming and climbing.
What kind of game is this? Archeworld is a new MMORPG based on ArcheAge. The game is set to be released for both PC and mobile devices and focuses on Play2Earn. You are supposed to be able to earn money by playing.
According to the latest whitepaper, it sounds like the game will be entirely based on ArcheAge.
What is this game about? Ares: Rise of Guardians appears as an action-packed sci-fi game in the first trailer. It is supposed to focus on MMORPG content, but not much is known about the game so far.
In an initial CGI teaser, a futuristic city is seen that is being laid to waste. Cool characters zoom around on jet bikes while armored robot troops continue to advance. We have embedded the teaser here:
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Ares: Rise of Guardians – Teaser for the new SciFi MMORPG
As we now know, Ares is set to be released for both PC and Android and iOS. We will keep you updated on further details in the future.
What do you think of the three new MMORPGs? Do the games appeal to you or do the current details rather put you off?
For those looking for more new MMORPGs in 2022, you will find them here:
The “Battle Royale” genre has attracted millions of players in recent years and continues to be very popular. We present the 5 biggest and best representatives of these “all or nothing” games for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation on MeinMMO, and show which one suits you best.
What kind of list is this? MeinMMO presents the 5 biggest and best Battle Royale games in this list. You will learn what makes the current biggest games in the genre unique, and we provide tips on whether the titles are right for you.
For each game, MeinMMO authors have also provided their personal insights on what makes each title special to them.
How were the games selected? The 5 games are currently the biggest and most popular Battle Royale games on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. With a click, you can go to the title you want to check out:
The titles are all unique and share only the basic rules. The list is not a ranking; it is organized chronologically by release.
Update, May 10, 2022: The article was published in February 2022, was checked for relevance, and updated to May 10.
What defines a Battle Royale? Action-packed PvP games usually rely on quick rounds or a respawn system that gets players back into the match quickly after death.
The thrill of player versus player combat increases with every minute a close match lasts: “Make no mistakes and don’t give the enemy the upper hand!”.
A Battle Royale takes this principle to the extreme. You land on a large map, usually poorly or not armed at all, and must eliminate all opponents with you in the game. To create a grand finale, the playing field shrinks over time – until neither field nor players remain.
Until the finale, you must arm yourself, armor up, equip, and shoot down all opponents who want to intercept you on the way to victory.
In the end, after a tough match, the best survivors face off and fight with high tension for the ultimate victory.
The games at a glance
PUBG: The classic among the “Battle Royale” games. PUBG has almost single-handedly made the genre accessible to a broad audience and celebrated a mega success after its release.
Five years later, the shooter may feel a bit outdated, but it remains among the top tier of Battle Royales and is even available as Free-to-Play recently.
Fortnite: The second major Battle Royale game remains a hit to this day and continues to attract many players of all ages. Fortnite relies on a unique mechanic: you can build something anytime to create your own cover.
Additionally, the colorful shooter releases new content at a record pace, which other games on the list cannot keep up with.
However, Apex also brings variety to gameplay – fast movement, crazy abilities, and a relatively high time-to-kill allow for ludicrous maneuvers to dizzy opponents.
You can find the detailed game description for Apex Legends here
Apex relies on heroes with special abilities.
Warzone: Call of Duty also wanted a piece of the BR pie and launched the free Warzone in 2020. The Battle Royale has been a success from day one and also impressed with some clever innovations in the genre.
While the time-to-kill is low, fallen teammates can be easily and often revived back into the match. Additionally, there is less randomness in Warzone regarding equipment – you can get your own equipment set in each game.
The Call of Duty Battle Royale takes place on a vacation island.
Naraka: The latest hit in the “Battle Royale” genre is not a shooter but a martial arts game. With legendary warriors, you seek the true path to victory and wisdom.
Fast fights, hand-tangling combos, and a nasty entry into the game characterize this battle until the last survivor. But if you have the skills, Naraka is an innovative Battle Royale with a lot of fun potential.
You can find the detailed game description for Naraka Bladepoint here
On page 2, we start with the introduction of the absolute BR classic: PUBG: Battlegrounds. The shooter has switched to a free-to-play model after years and is still very popular.
And even though PUBG is a bit aged – the “Battle Royale” shooting spree is far from being stopped.
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With the support of Riot Games, “Players” is a new TV series about League of Legends. But this will not be an anime, like Arcane, the LoL series from Netflix, but a “mockumentary”: It seems to be a parody of eSports in LoL. Now a first trailer for “Players” has been released.
This is the plot of the series:
The series “Players” tells the story of the fictional US-based LoL team Fugitive. It revolves around an aging star named “Creamcheese” who had great ambitions, proudly announced them, was at the LoL Worlds several times, but could never win.
Fugitive now brings in Organizm, a 10-year younger star talent, who is so obsessed with LoL that he didn’t go to the bathroom but peed in a jar.
The series focuses on how the experienced veteran and the young star player come closer, define their territory, and ultimately reconcile.
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Pro player is ancient at 27, confronted with young star:
These are the topics that will be addressed: At first glance, it is clear that the series plays with clichés (“Mama, Bowl!), but also with the actual peculiarities of eSports.
Because LoL is a game for “young people”: Players over 25 are already considered “retired” in LoL and are in constant danger of losing their job to teenagers.
The story of Fugitive reminds a bit of Team SoloMid, the largest team in the LCS, which dominates in the US but could never achieve anything at the Worlds.
How authentic is this?: The series definitely has the support of Riot Games and there may also appear people and teams that actually play a role in the professional LoL sports scene. So Team Liquid and Evil Geniuses, two leading current LCS teams, will be featured.
One of the documentarians about eSports says about “Players”: He worked behind the camera and can confirm that the show will strive to authentically depict professional LoL (via twitter).
Froskurinn is a well-known and prominent LoL caster.
Where can one watch it? The series “Players” premieres on ParamountPlus starting June 16. In Germany, the channel can be received via “Sky Q”.
“This is also the only way NA will ever win Worlds!”
What are the reactions? On YouTube, the comments are largely positive but also mocking.
One user says: “I’ve followed Creamcheese since his debut in the LCS, I’m glad his legend is finally being showcased. Faker is great, but CC will always be the greatest of all time”
Another mocks: “This is also the only way North America will ever win the Worlds LOL”
League of Legends had great success with the Netflix series “Arcane”, let’s see if “Players” also works:
Sony has big plans for its subscription service PS Plus. Now the service has lost thousands of users on PS4 and PS5. However, the CEO of Sony has explained why this is not a bad thing.
Sony has today released its official financial figures for the last quarter. Here it explains how much money it has made from various items. This includes revenue from sold hardware as well as games and subscription services.
In this report, Sony now states that it has lost thousands of subscribers. This sounds very dramatic at first, but the CEO of Sony had explained that this is not such a big deal.
Sony has “big plans” for the new PS Plus this summer
Why are the numbers dropping? CEO Hikori Totoki explained that the declining numbers are not surprising. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many users stayed at home and spent time gaming. As a result, subscription numbers increased significantly:
The demand that stayed at home was a temporary factor, but now that it has subsided, it seems to me that the high level of engagement has been maintained.
Furthermore, Totoki stated that he is not overly worried about the decline in numbers for PS Plus. He is confident that the numbers will remain at a high level and that the transition to the new model will be exciting for many users.
Because “in the medium term, I see no major concerns for PS Plus. I am confident that the high level of engagement will continue. That is a positive attitude I have.”
Especially the transition should have a positive effect on the user numbers. He explains that Sony has “high expectations” for the renewal.
We will gradually start the renewal [of PS Plus] from June, and we want it to grow steadily and be supported by users. I want you to have high expectations for this development along with me.
The new “PS Plus” model is set to come in June 2022
What kind of subscription model is this? Previously, you could buy two different services on PS4 and PS5. These were “PS Plus” and “PS Now”. Anyone who wanted to play online on PlayStation 4 or 5 had to have a “PS Plus” subscription.
For summer 2022, Sony has announced that it wants to thoroughly revise the old system. “PS Now” will be discontinued and “PS Plus” will be significantly expanded. This includes many more features and games that you can now use with the subscription. However, those who want more will have to pay more than for the previous subscription.
What you can expect with PS Plus in the future, you can read on MeinMMO. Everything else you need to know about the competing model from Game Pass can be read here:
Galactic Civilizations 4 (PC) has been out for a few days. Testers compare it to the sci-fi epic Stellaris from Paradox and see little innovation. However, MyMMO author Schuhmann has found his favorite race: The Mimot are a bunch of cute and gluttonous monsters who act harmlessly, but then overrun the galaxy. And that’s what makes it so appealing.
What kind of game is this?
Galactic Civilization is a classic 4X strategy game “Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate” like Civilization 6 or Stellaris. You start with a planet and a few ships and work towards building a space empire. Along the way, you quickly encounter other alien races: how do you deal with them?
The game was released on April 26 for PC and only on the Epic Game Store. It is not yet available on Steam.
Critics give the game a relatively weak 69% on Metacritic. The main criticism: too little innovation.
An oddly quirky game:
Many comparisons with Stellaris, where Gal Civ IV performs poorly
What is being criticized about the game? Testers who engage with Galactic Civilization 4 say: the game is craft-wise okay, but offers too little radical new ideas. Ultimately, it’s just “bigger, smoother, and prettier” than its predecessors.
The game somehow lacks a kick to make it more exciting and innovative.
The GameStar uses Galactic Civilization IV to highlight how incredibly good Stellaris from Paradox has become after what feels like 98 DLCs now (via gamestar).
This is generally a problem that all new strategy games are currently facing: The “last generation” of strategy games has received so many DLCs over the years that new games appear too simple and somehow lame. Total Warhammer 3 also feels this way:
Every strategy gamer has at least one quirky tick – This is mine
This is the tick I have with 4X games: I intensely played the predecessor, Galactic Civilization 3, and initially also felt that the 4th part doesn’t offer much new.
But I have a typical strategy gamer tick. I tend to play strategy games with a race that radically changes the gameplay:
In Civilization 6, I only play as China and aim to build every single wonder that exists. As soon as someone else builds a wonder, I am mortally offended and end the campaign.
In Stellaris, I play a crazy Borg race that ignores conquest mechanics and diplomacy, and solely wants to subjugate and assimilate all other races – resistance is futile.
In Galactic Civilization 3, I played the strange, silicon-based race Slyne that doesn’t need food, but feeds on minerals – therefore, I completely missed an important game mechanic, which I only realized much later.
The Krynn are different races united by their faith.
Intelligent trees revive dead planets – Or do you prefer Space Jesus?
This is what makes Galactic Civilization 4 appealing to me: While clicking through the playable races in the new game on the Epic Game Store, I saw the usual suspects:
A warrior race like the Klingons
crazy merchants like the Ferengi
also strange stone monsters, the Onyx Hive, were back
Along with a all-consuming spider race, of course Cyborgs and two boring human races, which honestly make me wonder who on earth plays them. One even starts on “Earth” and has “Mars” right next to it. How lame is that?
In the end, my gaze fell on the Krynn: This is a kind of religious sect whose strength lies in peacefully conquering other worlds by extending their influence so far that they “culture flip” their planets and take them over.
I had found my way to play, I thought!
In the end, the purely passive expansion of my worlds was too lame for me. Especially since certain races explicitly refuse to join my cool new religion. Allegedly, Cyborgs don’t need my Space Jesus at all. Those fools!
After the Krynn, I tried out “Baratak Grove” and could even win with them: This is a race of intelligent trees that can revive “dead planets” with a seed, the only ones in the game that can do that. An absolutely OP mechanic.
Because these otherwise useless dead planets now become fertile colonies that support and relieve your main planets. This gave me such a strong advantage that I marched to victory because I simply got more out of my little corner of space than anyone else.
As a tree, you revive the galaxy.
The Mimot Brotherhood cuddles the galaxy to death
This race ultimately captivated me: The “Mimot Brotherhood” looks like a joke and resembles miniature Ewoks. Other alien races like to greet them with: “Don’t underestimate us; we are not only cuddly but also incredibly cute.”
But there must be something to this race, as it is said that they evolved on a planet together with 4 other intelligent species, but are now the only surviving species. If a Mimot wants to be really nasty, he says: “You remind me of one of the races that evolved alongside us.”
In the lore, it is said: The race is known for its incredible reproductive drive and its nutty taste, as they are preferred as rations for aggressive alien races in tough times.
They keep multiplying!
When I started with the Mimot Brotherhood, I initially thought the race might be buggy. Because every ship I built was suddenly there 2 times. The mating-happy fur monsters have a national ability that causes every ship they build to spawn twice, but with 25% fewer hit points.
All in all, the Mimot are a strange race because in their factions you can put leaders for special bonuses that ensure that the people multiply incredibly fast, but also eat like crazy.
The race appears to be completely gluttonous and frisky. While with other races you have to painstakingly find population units to establish new colonies or outposts, new cuddlers with the Mimot are plentiful.
Additionally, the class has a diplomacy bonus and has relatively high “social scores,” making it easy to turn Mimot into ambassadors to lull opponents while you proliferate and build up.
A bunch of diplomats ensures that opponents stay calm – until it’s too late for them.
First cuddle and then gobble everything up
The combination of abilities leads to an exciting strategy:
Instead of slowly building up and taking your time,
you already burst out massive colonies early on while trying to cozy up to other aliens and act harmlessly, to avoid being eaten,
because you expand twice as fast as everyone else, the sector quickly fills up with Mimot
and then you consider whether to turn the tables and devour your neighbors who feel safe.
This leads to a totally expansive strategy, where the cuddliest race constantly needs more room to expand.
The exact opposite of the Mimot are the cyborgs Yor – they don’t multiply at all. Every new population unit has to be built anew.
The races have their own bonuses when leaders are placed in factions: The Mimot always eat more, but also reproduce faster.
This is what I love about 4X games: Even though Galactic Civilization 4 is frowned upon for “little innovation,” it brings exactly what I like about 4X games:
Many 4X games have such unique races that the entire game changes when you choose them. Some mechanics are not used at all, while others become extremely important.
Even though Galactic Civilization 4 is only receiving mediocre reviews, I have fallen for the cuddle monsters.
MyMMO author Schuhmann is primarily into strategy games besides MMORPGs:
Gamers were unable to play games on the Xbox for days. Microsoft was struggling with server issues. Now there is criticism of the copy protection and the measures taken, with the indication that PS5 and Nintendo Switch supposedly do not have these problems. But is that really true?
Those who wanted to play games on their Xbox Series X or Xbox One last weekend (May 6 to 8) could not start their games in the most frustrating cases. Thousands of players in Europe and North America were affected.
The cause of the issues seems to be server problems at Microsoft. These issues are allegedly now resolved, but users are still dissatisfied. In particular, there is criticism of the copy protection that Xbox games are supposed to rely on.
User claims that PlayStation and Switch are not affected
What kind of issues were there? Since May 6, there have been problems with the Xbox Network. Many players in Europe and North America reportedly have issues playing both Game Pass games and digital purchases. Additionally, there are conflicting statements about whether disc games were also affected or not.
Those who follow the Twitter account of Xbox Support could also note that streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ were affected on Xbox too, not just games.
Microsoft has stated that they addressed the problem and that everyone should now be able to play without issues.
What was actually the cause? However, many users are still upset and criticize Microsoft for its DRM policy. There is a strong belief that it must be related to the digital rights management of the Xbox. Microsoft has not specifically named the problem.
We have asked Microsoft for a statement regarding the issues. As soon as we receive a statement, we will update the article for you.
Furthermore, the Twitter account Does It Play? explained that most titles on Xbox require a “DRM check-in.” However, he did not mention any specific games and only stated, ‘Trust us, we have tested it.’ But he has not provided a list of games.
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The Twitter account goes even further and writes: ‘On PlayStation and the Switch, there is no such thing [the Xbox problem] at all.’ And in another post, he adds: ‘PlayStation and Switch do not have the problem.’
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The PS5 also uses a nasty always-online copy protection
How does it look for the competition? All three consoles, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch, generally offer an offline mode. If you turn off the Wi-Fi or do not have internet access, you can still play your digital games. However, it is a prerequisite that you have activated your console as the “primary console.” This is because the license for the game is then stored on the console.
However, if you want to use your license on multiple consoles or share the Game Pass, you cannot play the games offline.
But other consoles are also affected by similar server issues like the Xbox. For example, if you want to play Diablo II: Resurrected on PS4/PS5, you need to connect to the server before you can play offline. Thus, Diablo II is one of the first games to use such “check-in DRM.” This applies to both the digital and retail versions. Many users do not like this (via reddit.com).
The new Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation also relies on special online DRM, so a large part of the game is not available to you if you want to play offline or if the server is unreachable.
Similar requirements apply on the Nintendo Switch. If you have purchased digital games, you can also play them offline on your Switch. Although the Switch tries to connect you to the server, it usually takes you directly to the main menu.
Generally, the developers behind the games are responsible for deciding which protective measures they choose for their games. If more developers or publishers increasingly rely on such “check-in DRM” technology, then many games may not function in offline mode in the future.
Is the discussion completely new? Microsoft had already attempted to integrate such “check-in DRM” on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One in mid-2013. You would have had to reactivate your games every 24 hours to be able to play them on your Xbox at all. However, there was strong backlash from players and media, and Microsoft stated that they had decided against it (via news.xbox.com).
Many users feared that such a copy protection would ultimately end the used game market. Being able to resell games used has long been a thorn in the side of developers, as they do not earn any money from that.
Copy protection is a constant topic in the community: Copy protection and its annoying side effects are always a huge topic among players. While developers want their software to be protected and take complex measures to do so, players just want to enjoy their games:
In recent years, crossplay between platforms has almost become standard, especially with major shooters leading the way on this issue. Console players often disable crossplay due to fears of PC cheaters. However, in Apex Legends, this is becoming less and less of a concern.
Crossplay connects players across different platforms and thus creates a larger player base participating together in matchmaking. For a long time, Sony resisted this feature and did not want crossplay on PS4 and PS5.
However, crossplay has prevailed, and major shooters like Call of Duty, Apex: Legends, and Battlefield support platform play together. This is not without problems when balancing input devices.
But it’s not just the balancing between mouse/keyboard and controller that’s an issue – cheaters on PC are a problem as well. It’s even gotten to the point where lobbies that are supposed to allow only console players are infiltrated by PC cheaters, who ruin entire lobbies with their despicable tricks.
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PC Cheaters invade console lobbies – “Bro, what is this?”
The Apex community has had stories about PC cheaters in console lobbies for a while. But for the first time, there’s also footage from a well-known Apex player encountering a crossplay cheater during one of his streams.
A part of the video was posted by the player “Revengeful” on Twitter. He is playing on a PS5. You can see more of the match on his YouTube channel (via youtube.com).
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The cheater goes all out in the match and uses his complete power to destroy everyone in the lobby. All players who come even close take a full no-scope shot to the face.
The mood in the video on Twitter also shows how rare such encounters are on console so far. A player with a French accent is laughing hysterically at the cheating moves, as if he has never experienced anything like that before.
However, the responsible parties at Apex Legends also demonstrate that they are keeping an eye on cheaters. Even in “Revengeful”‘s match, the cheater receives a ban and suddenly disappears:
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Crossplay is fundamentally a great concept, but it often leads to problems in practice. The issue of cheaters especially prevents players from allowing those on PC, but the different conditions with the controls also spark discussions.
Fortnite has a bug since today at 9 AM, affecting the platforms Playstation and Xbox. If you try to log in now, you will see an unknown screen and cannot log in. We will tell you when you can play Fortnite again.
What is happening with Fortnite? Fortnite has been unreachable since this morning at 9 AM, as the servers appear to be down. So, if you were looking forward to chilling BR rounds with your friends, that won’t happen for now. You will be surprised by a red message while the game tries to connect to Fortnite’s servers.
After a 10-second timer, the timer repeats, and you are staring helplessly at the red message without any changes. You are not alone, as Epic has reported that Xbox and Playstation players are affected.
Update 1:46 PM: Fortnite is reachable again, and you can log in once more.
Fortnite is Down – When can I play again?
What could be the reason? According to Hypex, a well-known leaker from the Fortnite scene, Epic Games wanted to do something about high pings on May 9.
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The region “Middle East” has been struggling with network issues, and Epic has worked with a partner to address the problem. It is possible that there are now consequences from the changes that Playstation and Xbox players have to deal with.
However, Epic has addressed the issue and is trying to find a solution so that you can get back into the fray. We will keep you informed about all changes and ensure that you know when Fortnite will be accessible again.
What do you think about Fortnite being “broken” now and you can’t play? Do you think it’s bad or do you enjoy taking a break from the stressful Battle Royale? Let us know in the comments!
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In Pokémon GO the new Special Research “A Poni Adventure” is now available for the Alola season. We at MeinMMO show you what tasks and rewards await you, so you can complete the research quickly.
What research is it about? Currently, the Alola season is active in Pokémon GO, during which you can tackle a total of four different Special Research tasks. If you complete all of them on time, you will also receive a bonus Special Research at the end of the season. The following researches are available:
Special Research for Poni Island (available since May 10)
Special Research for the end of the season (available from May 25 to June 1)
With the upcoming start of the Water Festival on May 12, the corresponding Special Research named “A Poni Adventure” is now also available. During this, Professor Willow is on a quest to find the guardian of Poni Island: Kapu-Kime.
In the following overview, we show you all the content of the research:
A Poni Adventure 1/4
Task
Reward
Catch 10 Pokémon
10 Poké Balls
Use 5 Power-Ups on Pokémon
5 Razz Berries
Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts
3 Hyper Potions
Stage Reward: If you have completed and redeemed all three tasks, you will also receive an additional 500 XP, 500 Stardust, and a meeting with Alolan Raticate.
A Poni Adventure 2/4
Task
Reward
Catch 3 Water-type Pokémon
Meeting with Tentacruel
Take a snapshot of a Water Pokémon
Meeting with Wailmer
Use 5 Berries when catching Pokémon
Meeting with Wingull
Stage Reward: If you have completed and redeemed all three tasks, you will also receive an additional 500 XP, 500 Stardust, and a Quick TM.
Stage Reward: If you have completed and redeemed all three tasks, you will also receive an additional 1,000 XP, 1,000 Stardust, and a Premium Battle Pass.
A Poni Adventure 4/4
Task
Reward
Send 5 Gifts to Friends
10 Ultra Balls
Catch 15 Pokémon
7 Nanab Berries
Win a Raid
Meeting with Alolan Exeggutor
Stage Reward: If you have completed and redeemed all three tasks, you will also receive an additional 8,000 XP, 3,000 Stardust, and 15 Hyper Balls.
If you successfully complete this Special Research and have also solved the previous researches related to the Alola Islands, you will unlock an additional Special Research at the end of the season starting from May 25.
Alternatively, you can also secure it using a special ticket for about 5 € in the in-game shop. This way, you won’t have to complete all the tasks in advance.
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The chief of Final Fantasy XIV, Naoki Yoshida, once again spoke out in a blog post against the use of all kinds of third-party tools in his game. Players who openly use mods, hacks, or cheats can expect temporary or permanent bans. The first bans have already been issued. Particularly noteworthy: The best players in the MMORPG do not follow Yoshida’s rules.
Neverland, a mixed team of EU and US players, secured the victory. The race started on April 26 with the release of patch 6.11, and the first kill was reported on May 2.
Normally, congratulations from chief Naoki Yoshida follow such victories. However, this time they were absent. During the race, the use of forbidden third-party tools was observed.
Instead, a post was published on the official page on May 9, in which Yoshida addresses the open use of third-party tools and once again asks players not to use them.
No praise, because third-party tools were used
This is what Yoshida says: In the customary very detailed comment, the chief of FFXIV first explains which types of software are prohibited according to the game’s user agreements. These include:
“[…] Cheats, bots, automation software, hacks, mods, or other unauthorized software to change the game or gameplay […]”
Yoshida also explained that the investigation team will also become active in the following cases and take a closer look at players’ accounts:
When using unauthorized software that makes dealing with certain game content easier.
When using unauthorized software that modifies the HUD and/or user interface, thereby adding information that was not previously available.
When using unauthorized software that manipulates data packet information.
When spreading and urging the use of unauthorized software
In addition to the open use of the DPS meter ACT, which is widespread in the raiding scene, there were also automated callouts that announced mechanics, or UI elements that made invisible attacks visible.
In this example from a Discord server, AoE areas that are invisible in the actual fight can be seen. This allows the user to know exactly how far to run so that the meteors do not come too close together, leading to a wipe. It makes the game mechanics easier.
[…] We are pleased that we are among the few games where such raid competitions are even possible, and that so many players not only participate in the competitions but also enjoy watching their performance.
On the other hand, we wish that these competitions are fair, meaning they should take place without the use of unauthorized software. The developers, together with the balancing team, ensure that only content is released that can be completed solely with the officially implemented game features.
Director Yoshida
In the end, Yoshida explains that there were no public congratulations for the World-First winners this time to avoid inciting extreme competition. According to Yoshida, this leads among other things to the use of forbidden tools to gain advantages in combat.
This is what has happened since then: During the World-First race, there were instances of the use of such software, which was partly openly visible in streams. The investigation team responded accordingly and on May 9 issued several temporary bans against at least two streamers and one member of the World-First team. The players each received a 10-day timeout from FFXIV.
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The streamer Bagel Goose was pulled out of the Dragon War fight and jailed.
Additionally, one of the videos that the World-First team posted of their kill has been taken offline again. It is unclear whether it was taken down because third-party tools were openly used in it or due to the song Heavensward, which plays in the fight and is copyright material.
Users on reddit also noted that some well-known win traders have disappeared from the ranking list of the new competitive mode Crystalline Conflict. This includes the previous global top score leader who held the maximum score.
Win trading and cheating is a big problem in FFXIV’s PvP, which was also present in the old competitive mode FEAST.
Add-on features to be adopted – at least partially
This is what Yoshida also says: Regarding mods and add-ons that change the user interface of FFXIV, Yoshida noted that the team is looking at these tools. The use of their features indicates that there is a need for improvement and that players are missing certain conveniences, referred to as “Quality of Life” features.
[…] Therefore, we want to examine exactly what information that is on our side to consider it in our planning for the HUD and the user interface. Ultimately, we want to provide all players with the best possible gaming experience, even without the use of these tools. Implementation will certainly take some time and must of course also be realized for those playing on PlayStation 4/5.
Director Yoshida
However, it was not clear in the blog post which specific functions are meant. In the past, it has often happened that features from add-ons, such as the exact % display of opponent HP or buff and debuff timers, were implemented into the game.
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Halo Infinite has been going through a tough phase for months and has received a lot of criticism for the lack of new content. Finally, the update for the second season has arrived. However, pro player “Spartan” is not thrilled with some changes and has even received a fine for his public criticism.
What did Spartan get the fine for? Halo pro player Tyler “Spartan” Ganza made some tweets after the update for the second “Halo Infinite” season, where he expressed criticism regarding the update of the second season of Halo Infinite.
As reported by the US site Kotaku, he has received a fine for his criticism.
It is not known which exact statement led to the fine, which is why MeinMMO summarizes some of his tweets.
“My gun jams constantly, the movement is off, I can’t turn off the speed lines. Who the hell approved this update, lmao?” (via Twitter.com)
“I’m not playing this garbage until there’s some kind of fix. This is borderline unplayable – damn embarrassing.” (via Twitter.com)
“My God, I love the game, but this has to be the worst update yet. […] I really can’t defend 343 at this point. This is just a fat fucking L” (via Twitter.com)
“I want to take this moment to apologize – to absolutely no one. I stand by everything I’ve said” (via Twitter.com)
When Spartan was called “another toxic pro player” by another Twitter user as a result of his postings, he expressed his frustration: “My full-time job is to play Halo. 343 has made the game so unplayable that I can’t even do my job. Yes, I’m going to be toxic!”
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How much is the fine? The exact amount of the fine is currently not known.
The code of conduct for the Halo League states that comparable violations carry a fine of $1,000 to $2,000. (HCS 2021-2022 Code of Conduct via content.halo.cdn.com)
If you want to see what the second season of the “Halo Infinite” multiplayer looks like, you can watch the trailer below.
“Halo Infinite” pros criticize the update
How are other pros reacting? While Sentinels player SnakeBite hopes that the fine for Spartan is not too high, he is not alone in his criticism of the new “Halo Infinite” season. Other pros also criticize the recent update. MeinMMO shows you more tweets from pro players who also have critical views on the new season.
@SnakeBiteFPS (pro player for the Sentinels) via Twitter: “The sad reality that jumps from Halo Infinite have been removed is likely because the designers were frustrated that people found ‘exploits’ on their map. I hope the criticism they’ve received allows the responsible parties to make some much-needed changes and adjustments.”
@TuskXIII (pro player G2 Esports) via Twitter: “The state of Halo Infinite is so sad right now. I’ve been mentally struggling lately, and the game, which is supposed to be a form of stress relief, is broken. Just don’t feel like playing.”
Halo Infinite finally launches Season 2 – Shows the new maps and badass armors in the trailer
Not just a pro, but a long-time Halo player
Who is Spartan? Tyler “Spartan” Ganza is an American Halo pro and currently plays for the team eUnited. With eUnited, he placed fourth in the recent esports event for the title – the Halo Championship Series (HCS) 2022 in Kansas City. There, Spartan and his team lost to the eventual finalist in the lower bracket semifinals with 3:0.
Spartan has been an esports athlete in Halo since 2014, having played Halo 2 Anniversary, Halo 3, Halo 5 Guardians, and Halo Reach before the latest installment of the popular game series.
In addition to eUnited, Spartan has played for other major esports organizations over the past years, such as Team Liquid, Elevate, and Team Reciprocity.
What is the situation with Halo Infinite? After a very successful launch, the multiplayer of Halo Infinite has now faced disillusionment. For months, the player numbers have been relatively low and new content has been demanded.
After Halo Infinite had an average of 102,700 concurrent players on Steam in November 2021, the player count halved month after month (via SteamCharts.com).
By April 2022, there were only about 5,400 average players on Steam. Nevertheless, in the last 30 days there has been a small increase in player numbers to 6,000, which may also be due to the update.
If you want to start or restart with Halo Infinite at the start of the new season, MeinMMO author Marko Jevtic has 8 helpful tips to make you better immediately.
The Russian esports team Virtus.pro is successful in DOTA 2, but now it faces serious problems: A player was released because he drew a symbol on the mini-map that the Steam operator Valve assumed supported Russia’s war in Ukraine. A coach was fired due to poor results. Now the CEO is gone, who was known as “the genius.”
What kind of team is this?
Virtus.pro is one of the best teams in DOTA 2 and one of the most successful esports teams in the world in terms of prize money won. At the most important and lucrative tournament in 2021, The International 10, the team narrowly missed the semifinals.
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine by Russia, Virtus.pro has been under scrutiny, as a Russian oligarch invested $100 million in the team in 2015. Thus, ESL excluded the Russian team from the “Pro League”: The players competed under the name “Outriders.” The team complained about a “Cancel Culture.”
Now the team faces serious problems, as not only a player and a coach have left, but also the CEO. Some even suspect that the entire roster could be released in order to start anew.
Why did the player leave? Virtus Pro has released the Russian pro “Pure” who caused the team’s disqualification at a major. The player drew a “Z” on the mini-map during a break. This was interpreted as a sign that he supports Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Virtus.pro did complain about Valve’s decision and found it too harsh, yet they still released Pure.
The player himself said it was not meant that way. He was just doodling.
Who left next? Just a few days later, Virtus.pro released coach Anatoly “boolk” Invanov, who had only achieved “unsatisfactory results” during his time as a coach. He had been with the team since 2020.
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CEO led Virtus.pro in the $$$-Olympics of esports teams
Who left now? On May 5, it was announced that CEO Sergey Glamada would leave the team. He was known as “The Genius” and had led the team’s fortunes since January 2020. In his farewell post, the team emphasized that the CEO had led Virtus.pro into the top 5 of the “highest prize money” teams worldwide with +$4.4 million.
Instead of a CEO overseeing all esports teams, now “Senior Managers” from the parent company ESforce will individually oversee each team.
Virtus.pro has not commented on the specific reasons for the leadership change. However, it is said that a number of “new challenges” have arisen that need to be addressed.
Our expertise at MeinMMO focuses on gaming. Anyone who wants to delve deeper into the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is recommended to consult official sites or news magazines:
– Ukraine Live Blog (via Zeit) – War in Ukraine (via nzz) – Solidarity with Ukraine (via foreign-office)
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Current rumors say: There are rumors that one of the last remaining players from the roster of The International 10 wants to leave the team. It is said that Danil “gpk” Skutin could head towards Europe.
The site Dotesports quotes the coach of the DOTA 2 team Mind Games, who says that it seems to him like the team is completely breaking apart and then building something new. He does not see how Virtus.pro can continue without gpk.
What’s behind this: Russian esports teams and game developers like the makers of Escape from Tarkov are currently in an impossible situation. Their Western fans expect them to clearly dissociate themselves from Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. However, if they do, they likely endanger their lives.
This creates a highly sensitive tension.
The war in Ukraine repeatedly touches on issues related to gaming:
The loot shooter The Division 2 had long disappeared into oblivion. But now the journey continues and Season 9 with TU15 starts on May 12 with a new mode, fresh mechanics, and a roadmap until the end of August. MeinMMO shows you the details of the new season.
The Division 2 could not meet the expectations of publisher Ubisoft and abruptly ended content supply. It was quite quiet around the game for a long time. Although there was an announcement for a new update, there was no timeline or even a roadmap for a very long time.
Then at the end of March 2022 came the quite surprising news – The Division 2 will receive new content in Season 9. This includes a new mode, the gear mechanic “Expertise” and new gear including exotics.
Now a trailer and the roadmap for Season 9 are online. The start date is also set: On Thursday, May 12, Division 2 continues. What you can expect, we will show you on MeinMMO. We will embed the trailer for the new season here:
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Division 2: Season 9 – Once the whole menu until the end of August
What comes with Season 9? The roadmap covers a timeline until the end of August and delivers a little bit of everything:
New mode Countdown
Expertise system for gear
New manhunt continues the story with 5 targets
6 events and 4 leagues
New gear
We will explain to you in the following lines what each point entails. We will embed the roadmap here:
What is this new game mode? The highlight of Season 9 is likely to be the new mode Countdown. As the name suggests, you should fix a problem under time pressure and will encounter heavy resistance.
2 teams of 4 agents each invade a power plant to solve a problem on-site. You only have 15 minutes to resolve the situation. The area is filled with enemies who want to prevent you from stabilizing the power plant.
The mode is fundamentally designed for 8 players but can also be completed by fewer people. Solo players and smaller teams can also participate – matchmaking is enabled.
PC players have already had the opportunity to try out Countdown on a test server. If you want to take a detailed look at the mode, we will embed a German video from the Division YouTuber “Charles” here:
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What is the “Expertise System”? With the new gear mechanic, gear can be improved in a new way. When you play with certain items, the gear levels up in the background, ultimately providing you with extra power. You can also “donate” suitable items to increase the expertise level.
However, you do not level a specific item, but the category. For example, the weapon class “assault rifles”. Named items also have their own expertise rank, just like exotics, brands, gear sets, and armor parts.
This adds further depth to the gear system. In a separate new menu, you have an overview of the expertise levels of gear.
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What does the new “Manhunt” bring? For a long time, The Division 2 repeated old seasons and continuously brought new incarnations of previously defeated enemies. With Season 9, there are once again 5 new targets and a new story surrounding the faction “True Sons”.
The leader of the new enemy group is Captain Lewis, whom you are supposed to defeat at the end of the manhunt:
However, you first have to fight your way to the boss. Before that, you need to defeat his minions, and every 3 weeks there is a new enemy:
From May 12: Major Castillo
From May 31: Sergeant Daniels
From June 21: Lieutenant Chang
From July 12: Major Xander
Captain Lewis – Defeat all lieutenants
The lieutenants will take over one of the missions in D.C. that has been overrun by the True Sons during the introduction.
Shortly after the introduction of the mini-bosses, a league will go online. In these leagues, you need to complete specific missions and perform well for extra rewards:
Castillo League: May 17 – May 31
Daniels League: June 7 – June 21
Chang League: June 28 – July 12
Xander League: July 19 – August 2
Additionally, there will be a new battle pass that allows you to acquire more items in exchange for playtime. There is a free path and a premium path, which yields more items when you pay for it.
What events are running in Season 9? As of now, Season 9 will run at least until August 29 – that is when the last announced event ends. The following events are planned for Season 9:
Polarity Switch: May 24 – May 30
Guardians: June 14 – June 20
SHD Exposed: July 5 – July 11
Hollywood: July 26 – August 1
Golden Bullet: August 9 – August 15
Reanimated: August 23 – August 29
What new gear is there? Here too, there is a bit of everything. You will find new weapons and gear, as well as a new gear set, a new exotic, and fresh named items.
For more details on TU15, check out reddit. Here you will find a comprehensive overview with all the information in English (via reddit).
What comes after Season 9? Division 2 makes no promises for the time after Season 9. The people responsible at developer Massive Entertainment are now working with a significantly smaller team on the title than before.
The creative director Yannick Banchereau said in a stream about Season 9 that there is indeed hope to continue developing Division 2.
However, this also depends on the success of the new season: “The more people play, the better we can convince our bosses to create more content” (via reddit). The future remains unclear.
But at least there is guaranteed content until the end of August, and that is already more than one could expect just a few months ago.
In Pokémon GO, on May 10, 2022, a Spotlight Hour with Camaub takes place. Here on MeinMMO, you can read everything about the start time, the candy bonus, and whether the monster will be available in its shiny form.
What kind of event is it? Every Tuesday, a so-called Spotlight Hour takes place in Pokémon GO. During this short event, a specific Pokémon is highlighted for 60 minutes and spawns more frequently during this time. A special bonus enhances the Spotlight Hour.
Today, you will encounter the fire and ground Pokémon Camaub more frequently during the one-hour event. It originates from Generation 3 and can evolve into Camerupt. Additionally, it brings you a special candy bonus today.
Spotlight Hour with Camaub – Start, Bonuses, and Shiny
When does the Spotlight Hour start? As in every week, the Spotlight Hour will also start today promptly at 6:00 PM local time. It will last for one hour until it ends at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are there? Throughout the entire Spotlight Hour, you can encounter Camaub in the wild at every corner. Using incense, more specimens can be attracted. However, be aware that it is not as effective when standing still. To make the best use of it, you should move around. Additionally, you can expect double candy when sending Pokémon.
Can you catch shiny Camaub? No, unfortunately, Camaub is not yet available in its shiny form in the game.
Is the Spotlight Hour with Camaub worth it today?
How strong is it: Camaub and its evolution Camerupt are not particularly strong. They do not play much of a role in the PvP League. And also in raids, you should rather rely on the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
For whom is the Spotlight Hour worth it? The short event is particularly worthwhile today to thoroughly tidy up your Pokémon storage. It’s best to sort the monsters you want to send beforehand.
Are you participating in the Spotlight Hour today? Or would you rather skip it? Let us know in the comments.
With the upcoming weekly update, Blizzard will lift the weekly restrictions on the currencies of Conquest and Valor points in WoW Shadowlands. You can then farm as much as you want, which benefits returning players and those who have multiple characters.
What exactly is Blizzard changing? Basically, Blizzard is just removing the restriction on how much you can earn from the two currencies. Previously, you could earn a maximum of 750 Valor points per week and a maximum of 1,100 Conquest.
These restrictions will be lifted with the weekly update on May 11.
What are the currencies used for?
The Valor points introduced with Patch 9.0.5 are used to upgrade gear from Mythic+.
Conquest, on the other hand, is a PvP currency with which you can buy suitable gear for PvP.
Since there are no weekly restrictions, you can farm as much of these currencies as you want. This especially benefits fans of Twinks or returning players who do not yet have the perfect gear. With these currencies, you can nearly reach the maximum item level.
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Caps will be lifted, but are still tied to ratings
What do the changes mean specifically? New players or new characters can gear up faster in PvE or PvP without the restrictions, provided you are willing to invest that time.
However, some upgrades are still tied to a rating:
Anyone wanting to overcome item level 252 in PvE needs at least a rating of 600 in Mythic+. For item level 272, a rating of 2,000 is even required.
Anyone wanting to achieve a higher item level in PvP needs at least a rating of 1,000 for level 252 and a rating of 2,400 for the highest item level 275.
Why are there even weekly restrictions? The restrictions are meant to prevent players from ‘bingeing’ the content right at the start of an expansion or update to max out their gear. Because then they would finish the content within a few days or weeks and have nothing left to do.
However, WoW already released the last major update for Shadowlands – Patch 9.2 – in February. Although Patch 9.2.5 will follow with some changes, such as to the capital cities, there will not be much new content anymore. Therefore, this weekly cap can now probably be removed by Blizzard without concerns.
What do you think of the adjustment? Will you take advantage of the lifted cap or are you already far enough that it makes no difference to you?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
