The new shooter Dysterra has launched a closed beta on Steam. In collaboration with Kakao Games, we are giving away 500 keys that guarantee you access to the game. But only while supplies last!
This is Dysterra: The sci-fi shooter takes place in the distant future on Earth. The discovery of the revolutionary energy source Terrasite changed the world. It advanced science and technology but also sparked several wars and battles for the coveted resource.
Dysterra is a survival shooter played from a first-person perspective and features corresponding gameplay mechanics. You gather resources and food, build yourself a shelter, and try to survive in the harsh environment of a futuristic Earth. In addition to hunger, thirst, and enemies, temperature and radiation pose further challenges.
A special feature is the so-called “Terrafires.” They erupt at some point and devastate everything in the vicinity. However, together with other players, you can prevent these catastrophes if you contain them in time.
You can watch a trailer for Dysterra here:
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New survival MMO starts its Steam beta today – Trailer shows chaotic sci-fi battle
This is what you can win: In collaboration with the publisher Kakao Games, we are giving away 500 keys for the closed beta of Dysterra currently running on Steam.
The beta ends on May 17th, so you have a full 2 weeks to thoroughly test the shooter.
It is still possible to sign up for the beta on Steam, but there is no guarantee that you will get a key. With our giveaway, the first 500 participants will secure their guaranteed access.
How to participate: To participate in the giveaway, you first need a MeinMMO account. Log in with it, reload the page, and a new window will appear further down.
Register there and you will be included in the giveaway:
If you don’t receive the email, check your spam folder to see if it landed there.
The giveaway ends no later than May 17th, simultaneously with the end of the closed beta. Or as soon as all keys have been sent out. So act quickly, while supplies last.
Have fun with the beta!
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Representatives of the city employees of “New York City” have filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard (Call of Duty, WoW, Diablo 3). They see the pensions of their teachers, police officers, and firefighters threatened. It is believed that CEO Bobby Kotick is acting out of self-interest, selling his gaming company Activision Blizzard hastily and below value to save his own neck.
Who is suing?
The representatives of a pension fund for teachers, police officers, and firefighters in New York City are suing.
In the USA, it is common for specific professions to secure their retirement by purchasing bonds from companies. The group in New York has invested significantly in the publicly traded company “Activision Blizzard”.
Activision Blizzard is reportedly looking to sell its company to Microsoft. The pension fund of New York believes that too little money per share is resulting. They would like to have achieved a higher price. It is believed that the current deal is only happening because Bobby Kotick wants to escape responsibility and therefore wanted to sell as quickly as possible.
Activision Blizzard is to be sold “hastily” and “below value”
What is Activision Blizzard being accused of? Essentially, it is believed that Activision Blizzard is now being sold “hastily”, primarily due to Bobby Kotick, who is trying to save his own neck.
In the months leading up to the sale, accusations against the CEO of the company surfaced, stating that he was aware of the issues at Blizzard but did nothing to address them. He did not share his information, as he was supposed to, with the board of directors.
Reportedly, Microsoft made its acquisition offer just 3 days after a damning insider report appeared in the Wall Street Journal that raised serious allegations against Kotick.
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When considering Kotick’s personal responsibility and his liability for the broken work culture at Activision, it should be clear for the board that he was not suitable to conduct negotiations for the sale of the company. But it was apparently not clear.
From New York’s perspective, the sale of Activision Blizzard to Microsoft would now allow the responsible parties to escape their liability. In doing so, they would have violated their “fiscal responsibility”.
The $95 that Microsoft is paying per share is too little. Activision Blizzard would have already had this value before the scandals.
Activision Blizzard is to disclose secret documents
What is being demanded now? The city of New York City demands that Activision Blizzard publish a number of internal and secret documents. They want to see a list of other potential buyers that allegedly existed.
They also want to know more precisely what Bobby Kotick’s understanding of the scandals was. The representatives of New York City want to gather more information to prepare a lawsuit against the board of directors, as they believe the responsible parties have “wasted the value of the company”.
We also engaged with Kotick’s reasoning for why they had to sell Activision Blizzard to Microsoft:
On the evening of May 4th, a new update went live in Call of Duty: Warzone, which brought another wave of weapon balance adjustments to the game. The two top weapons AK-47 (CW) and XM4 were nerfed – but a lot was also buffed. The patch notes are available on MeinMMO.
Season 3 recently made significant changes to weapon balance in Call of Duty: Warzone. Less than a week later, the next big balance update arrived, which again changes over 20 weapons.
This includes nerfs for the top weapons AK-47 (CW) and XM4, but otherwise, many assault rifles and submachine guns were buffed. You can find all the information about the update here.
CoD Warzone: Update 04.05.22 – Patch Notes
When is the update coming? The patch is already live.
How big is the update? It is just a small update without a large download.
What does the update include? In addition to the mentioned weapon adjustments, the armored truck that you could organize in the match since the start of Season 3 has been nerfed. It now has less health and the turret on top deals 40% less damage.
Additionally, Xbox players should no longer have any issues accessing the game with Xbox Live Silver.
With over 20 adjusted weapons, the latest update is one of the largest balance patches in Warzone. The following weapons received a buff or nerf:
How is the meta changing? According to initial assessments, the assault rifle STG44 has particularly benefited from the update. The changes to the Owen Gun are also interesting – the weapon was already very strong and received more damage – however, you should avoid the nerfed rapid-fire barrel.
The AK-47 (CW) had to take the biggest hit and is falling a bit behind. In contrast, the XM4, which was slightly nerfed as sniper support, is still performing very well – whether at range or in close combat.
KeepUp Survival has been in Early Access on Steam for a few months and is developed by the German developer Witte’s Studio. MeinMMO introduces you to the game.
What is KeepUp Survival? As the name suggests, it is a classic survival game.
You are on a lonely island covered by a dense forest. As usual, you search for resources, build shelters, and fight for survival.
There are numerous animals, creatures, and also buildings that you can explore.
The game is supposed to offer various features such as building, crafting, taming, and cooking in its final form, and growing different types of food should also be possible.
The game primarily focuses on exploration and does not feel like a hardcore survival game that relies on realism; rather, it seems to cater to fans of cozy survival simulations.
Who developed the game? KeepUp Survival has been in Early Access since February 26, 2021. It is developed by Witte’s Studio, a German developer. Through the YouTube and Twitch channel, it can be discovered that it appears to be a single developer. However, several people may also be involved in the project.
Fitzpiepe o.O, aka Norman, has been dealing with computers for 25 years according to his channel and has taught himself programming. He is now working as an indie developer and is responsible for development. Here you can watch a gameplay excerpt:
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KeepUp Survival Gameplay-Video
KeepUp Survival is mostly positively rated on Steam – Players agree on its great potential
This is how the game is received on Steam: While the game has a total of 213 reviews, not many in number, they are predominantly positive.
Currently, the game has 71% positive reviews, and 32 from the last 30 days rate the game even at 84%. Although the game still suffers from some technical issues and many features are still missing.
Most players see great potential in the survival game. It is praised for being beginner-friendly and having a lot of love for detail. The companions are also positively highlighted. Here are some excerpts from the reviews:
“I have played the game for about 48 hours now, and it doesn’t get boring; there’s a lot of love in the details, the companions are just cute, and the support is top-notch. I will still be busy with it for many hours.” – renesmee
“Good, simple survival game for beginners” – supermarine7431
“Pretty good, but still needs a lot of work… I look forward to a bright future for this game!” – B13rmo
“This game has the potential to be great. I love it so far and am curious about how much this game will change for the better.” – AmpReVamped
“So far, I’ve had a lot of fun with this game. It’s nice to switch from first to third person perspective as needed. […] Recommended.” – tedfin
What is not well received? Negative voices primarily criticize that players often run around aimlessly. In their view, the game does not provide clear tasks to accomplish. Bugs and glitches are also a topic. Grind is said to be a problem as well.
However, even negative reviews like that of AnubisAnkh see potential for KeepUp Survival, who is already looking forward to a return: “I cannot recommend this game – not yet. To be fair, it has a lot of potential, and if development continues, I look forward to coming back and perhaps changing my opinion.”
The base game currently costs €13.99 in Early Access on Steam. By the way: Witte’s Studio is working on two more games – KeepUp Hunter and KeepUp Pirates.
Hunter is a zombie-slicing co-op shooter, while Pirates takes you to a comic-style pirate island where you have to survive similarly to Keep Up Survival.
What do you think about KeepUp Survival? Would you take a look at it? Have you possibly discovered the game already? Share your opinions with us.
The streamer Guy “DrDisrespect” Beahm has been streaming on the platform YouTube for two years after his ban from Twitch. However, YouTube Gaming has been on a shopping spree in recent months, showering Twitch streamers with endless amounts of money to poach them: After Ludwig, Valkyrae, and TimTheTatman, they have now acquired Sykkuno. However, it seems that DrDisrespect is not too pleased about this.
What is DrDisrespect upset about? The Doctor seems to be “very dissatisfied with the overall situation” for quite some time now.
Actually, DrDisrespect complains about everything and everyone: About “poor audio in Fortnite”, about childish streamers like xQc, about stupid “MMORPGs” like WoW or the dumb referees in basketball who see nothing. He also thinks that the new Batman is totally overrated – he’s just mediocre.
Currently, DrDisrespect is upset about YouTube Gaming, his current main platform. He recently said on Twitter that he simply has to unfollow YouTube Gaming. They do not support “us” at all. So why should he support them? Hahaha. Such a false industry that he is in (via twitter).
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DrDisrespect complains about “lack of support” from YouTube Gaming
Why does that annoy him so much? DrDisrespect does not currently mention a specific reason why he is so disappointed and annoyed with YouTube Gaming, but the reasons are rather obvious:
DrDisrespect had signed a “multi-year exclusivity contract” for “several million US dollars” with Twitch in March 2020, which bound his livestreaming to the platform Twitch.
Although things are going well on YouTube, he only earns a “fifth” of what he made with all deals at Twitch.
Why is that so? Since the Twitch ban, DrDisrespect has been streaming on YouTube – but without an “exclusive contract.”
Although DrDisrespect is one of the largest and most successful streamers on YouTube and he also has a keen business sense. However, he apparently does not get much support from YouTube.
They practically “got him for free” after the ban since DrDisrespect had no alternative after his Twitch ban and the end of Mixer, where else he should go. On YouTube, he had already built up a large audience with his highlights from Twitch streams.
YouTube buys young streamers for a lot of money from Twitch – But DrDisrespect gets none of the cake
That seems to annoy him now: In recent times, there have been increasing reports that YouTube is paying extremely large sums for shooter streamers from Twitch whom DrDisrespect probably sees as “on his level or rather below.”
Reports are that YouTube offers money “that ensures a comfortable life” (DrLupo) or “that is completely insane” (Sykkuno).
These high sums were probably still okay when YouTube spent a fortune to get “TimTheTatman”, a friend of DrDisrespect who also plays shooters.
Recently, however, YouTube Gaming has started to increasingly pay young streamers handsomely who come more from the “Just Chatting” sector, like Ludwig or Sykkuno.
It is known that DrDisrespect is extremely ambitious and suffers from the Twitch ban. The fact that so many young streamers around him are now getting “completely crazy exclusive contracts” from YouTube while he stands there without a contract seems to bother the Doctor quite a bit. Even if he does not explicitly say so, he complains about a “false industry” that does nothing to “support” him.
It is known how much DrDisrespect is burdened by the whole situation regarding his Twitch ban, even if he often plays it down:
If you buy a graphics card, you often install a graphics card driver. Do you also update your graphics card or do you never do that?
If you buy new hardware like a graphics card, you usually also install the corresponding software suite for your GPU. All major graphics card manufacturers, such as AMD, Intel, and Nvidia, provide software packages for their graphics cards that you can install.
You can find graphics card drivers on every computer – But do you also update them?
What kind of software is that? When someone installs a graphics card or another device in their PC, the operating system first installs generic software. This software works with most devices. These standard drivers from Windows ensure that the devices are recognized under Windows.
You can then decide for yourself whether you want to download and install additional software from the appropriate manufacturer. If you have a Nvidia graphics card, you definitely need the Nvidia software. It is the same with AMD and Intel.
You also have the freedom to choose whether to update your graphics card software or simply continue using your old version. After all, no one can force you to use it – unless the manufacturer disables support.
How you can participate: Vote on which one we have included for you here. Check the box for your chosen answer and then click on Vote. You will also see how many people have participated.
More news about graphics cards: Are you currently looking for a graphics card or want to finally buy a GPU now that prices are dropping? Then you should pay attention to a few things that are currently happening. Because AMD and Nvidia are already hard at work on the next generation:
Manuel “GermanLetsPlay” B., short for GLP, is known to most who have dealt with German Let’s Plays. Since 2010, GLP has been regularly uploading videos on YouTube, but he announced that he would be leaving the platform indefinitely.
The YouTuber has had serious health issues for the last 10 years, suffering from pain.
He went to the doctor and to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with diseases related to his intestine and liver. GLP is supposed to have ulcerative colitis and the fatal disease primary sclerosing cholangitis.
With the diagnosis of primary sclerosing cholangitis and the associated medications, he lived for many years until it turned out to be incorrect. He still has ulcerative colitis to this day.
To this day, the doctors say that GLP has a certain illness related to the intestine and liver, but no one knows exactly what he has. The YouTuber is leaving the platform to take care of his body.
Update from May 9: In the original version of the article, it was stated that GermanLetsPlay’s ulcerative colitis was a misdiagnosis. This is not correct. While primary sclerosing cholangitis turned out to be a false diagnosis, GermanLetsPlay actually has ulcerative colitis. This has been corrected in the article.
Will GLP ever return? The YouTuber keeps that open. He is not averse to checking back in on bigger updates to Minecraft or other games, but whether he will ever upload videos as actively as before is uncertain.
In the video, you can watch GermanLetsPlay’s full statement:
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What do his viewers and colleagues say? They wish the Let’s Player nothing but the best and much success. Many report their experiences with the YouTuber and that he has been with them since their childhood.
We have summarized some statements that were found under the video:
Ms_Momo thanks him: “I was always one of the silent viewers, but now a thank you is in order. I have been watching your videos since around 2013 and I can’t tell you how many times I came home from school and was able to switch off thanks to your videos. Whether it was everyday stress or family dramas, you could just dive into your videos and forget. (…) Thank you very much for the beautiful, fun times, good luck with everything that is yet to come, and all the best on your further path!”
Philipp Denk writes: “A childhood legend is leaving YouTube for an indefinite time. I haven’t missed a single video, and in school, you and Palette were the main topic, but everything has its end. I wish you all the best for your future, and I also thank you for allowing me to grow up with you.”
Walker 421 says: “You are a German YouTube legend. You have shaped YT-Germany like no other. Thank you for everything.”
The YouTuber and streamer rewinside says: “I wish you much love and strength.”
Some viewers also share similar stories about misdiagnoses and doctors; they can understand why GLP wants to step away from YouTube.
The success story of the man behind the mask – GermanLetsPlay
In 2010, GermanLetsPlay uploaded his first Let’s Play of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. In the videos, he barely spoke and in the first part not at all. He was too shy and reserved.
Over the years, however, he became more confident and even uploaded comedy sketches from real life, but those have since been deleted. He doesn’t reveal much about himself and his private life compared to other YouTubers.
Even his face remains a mystery to this day. Instead, GermanLetsPlay has his iconic mascot with a blue-black striped jacket and white mask, which is meant to represent him.
GLP doesn’t play specific games but rather everything across the board. Whether Sims, simulators, Minecraft, or Super Mario – he manages to entertain viewers with all his videos, his humor, and gameplay.
He also plays a lot with other well-known gaming YouTubers like Zombey, Maudado, or Paluten. Having remained true to his style for over a decade, he has accumulated over 3.65 million subscribers to this day. He was also among the first German YouTubers to create Let’s Plays at all.
Many have been there since the beginning or for many years and grew up with the 30-year-old. GermanLetsPlay shaped their childhood and his videos are preferred over typical children’s or anime series. He himself said in his video about this: “I got to be for many people what Dragonball was for me back then.” Such great success he will never have again in his life.
With Legends of Aria the developer Citadel Studios aimed to create a kind of successor to Ultima Online. There were many parallels. However, the MMORPG flopped on Steam. In the meantime, the company was sold and the new owner is planning an unusual comeback. A new Legends of Aria is set to be released in 2022 – with fresh content and Play2Earn.
What kind of game is this?
Legends of Aria is a sandbox MMORPG that we have been reporting on here at MeinMMO since 2015. It originally raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter as “Shards Online” and attracted mainly old-school players.
The developers promised them a feeling similar to what Ultima Online conveyed. Therefore, there should be no levels, and characters would instead improve through skills. There were also many similar features, including housing and the isometric perspective.
However, the MMORPG did not receive much attention. At launch in August 2019, 1,150 people played Legends of Aria simultaneously – the current record (via SteamCharts).
A switch to Free2Play in 2020 also did not bring about a turnaround. Since September 2021, the number of simultaneous players has consistently been in the double digits. On average, less than 20 players are online. The last major update occurred in the summer of 2020.
You can get a first glimpse of the game in this video from YouTuber Fischturd:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjnJ6oKho6w
New content and cryptocurrency are set to save Legends of Aria
What is happening with Legends of Aria? The revised version of the MMORPG will feature cryptocurrency, as well as some new features. A statement on the website reads:
We will relaunch the game with a focus on implementing the founding version of Legends of Aria, which will be realized with new content, a new playable world, and new sandbox content such as boats, player housing, improved PvP systems, prison systems, and more.
Among the new features is a third-person view. Players will be able to choose whether to play in the old isometric perspective or the new view.
This new version is set to launch its Closed Alpha on May 11. Anyone who has a optional subscription for Legends of Aria can participate. An open beta is scheduled for June/July.
What does the cryptocurrency entail? It will also be a part of Legends of Aria. New players starting with the MMORPG should be able to earn money right away. This will be possible through collecting, hatching pets, general trading, and loot.
You will be able to buy and sell items, but also complete characters, through an NFT shop. Additionally, ARIA tokens should be able to be earned in the game. According to the roadmap, the NFT marketplace is set to go live in August.
When will the new version be released? The official release is set for October. Until then, new content related to NFTs and a creator program will be implemented, as the roadmap reveals. However, the new version will always require a subscription.
For November 2022, an in-game poker game and a pet system are planned, while in Q1 2023, a revamp of the housing system and a new map will be introduced. Other revisions, such as a new PvP mode, will arrive only in the new year.
Additionally, a VR version of the game is planned for Q3 2023.
The old version will be called Legends of Aria Classic
What if I don’t want NFTs? The developers have also thought about that. The existing Legends of Aria will be referred to as “Classic” and will be released in a new client. In this version, players can continue to run their community servers, but they will also not receive any major content updates anymore.
What do you think of the changes to Legends of Aria? Are the new features and Play2Earn enticing for you, or will you ignore the new version of the MMORPG?
I myself predicted the death of Legends of Aria in a column in early 2021. However, I retracted that statement in 2022 due to the acquisition by Blue Money Games. However, there are still 6 other games that I believe will die this year:
In FIFA 22 is now the new TOTW 33 available. Find out here which players made it into the Team of the Week this time.
Update, May 4: The new TOTW is now available in FUT 22. Exciting are the new Inform cards from Romero (87), Bonucci (87), Mertens (86), Morales (86), and Günter (86).
Additionally, it is interesting that Son and Rodri, despite strong performances, did not make it into the team. This could be an indication for a spot in the upcoming Premier League TOTS.
Here you see the complete TOTW 33:
Here continues with the original predictions article. This way, you can see which cards actually made it into the TOTW.
What is the Team of the Week? Every Wednesday, the Team of the Week appears in Ultimate Team. The squad consists of 23 players who delivered strong performances on real soccer fields over the past football weekend.
These players receive a spot in the Team of the Week and improved Inform cards, which can be found in packs for a week.
These are TOTW predictions: The TOTW predictions are forecasts from the FUT community. They try to guess which players could land in the Team of the Week.
They provide a good overview of who could be in the TOTW. Potential Inform players can then be used to earn coins on the transfer market. How this works, you can find out in the trading tips.
However, it is important to note that these are theoretical forecasts and not guarantees. The TOTW 33 on Wednesday may look different than the predictions suggest.
Premier League players in TOTW 33: As the TOTS of the Premier League starts on Friday (Team of the Season), it could be that players like Son and Rodri, despite strong performances over the weekend, do not land in the new TOTW.
Because, if these players are chosen for the Premier League TOTS, they cannot simultaneously receive TOTW cards. So, if these players do not appear in TOTW 33, it could very well be that we see them again in the upcoming TOTS.
The prediction for Team of the Week 33 in Ultimate Team
The predictions for the next Team of the Week come from the FUT site fifaultimateteam.
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With Marauders, a new shooter with tactical and sci-fi elements is starting its Closed Alpha on Steam today. MeinMMO reveals what kind of game it is and how you can play it yourself.
What is Marauders? Developer Team17 describes the shooter, which is played from the first-person perspective, as a “tactical multiplayer shooter” set in a dystopian sci-fi universe.
The setting somewhat resembles the alternate universe of Fallout. World War I was never concluded, and the Earth has been industrialized to such an extent that escaping into space became necessary.
Players assume the role of space mercenaries, the Marauders, who search for loot to plunder on spaceships.
The goal is to raid other ships and use the loot to upgrade your own gear and ship. You can either raid stations on asteroids or even capture enemy spaceships.
The design of the game therefore includes numerous steampunk elements and is quite dark.
When does the Alpha start? From today, May 4th, it officially begins. The closed Alpha is scheduled to run until May 9th.
How do you participate? You need to pre-order the game on Steam. Here is the official page.
You can also watch the trailer here:
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Reveal trailer introduces new loot shooter on Steam – Allow you to hijack giant spaceships
Marauders starts Closed Alpha – We reveal what to expect
What modes are available? The game features both coop and PvP and is primarily played online. Whether it’s possible to play entirely solo without other players is still unknown.
How is Marauders played? You can either go on a loot hunt alone or in a group of three. The gameplay is described on the Steam page as: Raid, plunder, escape.
On the various battlefields, this is always your primary principle. These raids are the main component of the gameplay.
Apart from that, you equip yourself and your ship and travel through space in search of new targets. The gameplay is said to feel tactical and realistic, and the AI opponents are also expected to behave realistically.
Weapons can be improved with mods, and you unlock new items with XP. You can build your spaceship and upgrade it with new parts, or simply take over an enemy’s vessel.
How all this works in detail, we do not yet know. There are too few gameplay scenes for that. However, the principle is reminiscent of other shooters like Escape from Tarkov and Hunt: Showdown.
Who is behind Marauders? Team17 is a British company that both develops and publishes games. The company frequently acts as a publisher for indie games, such as the 2D roguelike Blasphemous.
However, the developer became well-known for games like Hell Let Loose. This game won many fans as a hardcore shooter with a WW2 setting and was even regarded as the Anti-Battlefield.
On Amazon Prime, there is a package with new loot for the MMORPG Lost Ark available since today. As usual, you will find a Crystalline Aura and the rare Amethyst Shards. As a special item in May, there is a chest to improve your relationship with NPCs.
What is currently available at Prime Gaming? You get a package of three different items:
Crystalline Aura – Duration 5 days
Amethyst Shards – 500 pieces
Relic Relationship Chest
You can claim the items by visiting Amazon Prime Gaming (via Amazon). The items are expected to remain active until May 31, before new loot comes to Prime Gaming.
We will explain below what these items are and how you can link your Lost Ark and Amazon accounts.
What does the Crystalline Aura do? The aura gives you some useful bonuses for 5 days, including:
Fast travel is free
Fee for overseas ships is reduced by 50%
One additional attempt for daily relationship actions
Health point regeneration is increased by 10%
Two additional Bifrost slots
Cooldown for the Song of Return is reduced by 50%
Various waiting times at your fortress are reduced and the experience points in the training area are increased
You temporarily receive the title Crystal Benefactor
30 days of this aura would normally cost you 450 crystals in the shop. This alternatively costs around 5,000 gold in-game currency or about 11 euros in real money currency.
What are Amethyst Shards? Amethyst Shards are a currency that you can only obtain through achievements, Twitch drops, or Prime Gaming. You can exchange them for Crystalline Aura, emotes, mounts, or companions.
We have created a dedicated guide for you on this:
This is how it works: You just need to link your Lost Ark and Amazon accounts to receive the rewards. To do this, go to the official Prime Gaming website.
First, you need to log in with your Prime account (two-factor authentication is required here).
Then you link your Prime account with your Steam account that you use to play Lost Ark.
You should now be able to redeem the contents on the website.
What do you think of the new rewards? Do you like the mount better than the pets from last time? Feel free to write it in the comments.
The future of Lost Ark looks bright. What exactly awaits you in the coming years, we have summarized here:
Ashes of Creation was originally set to be released in 2019 and was considered the biggest MMORPG hope in the West. The CEO himself stated that it would be one of the greatest MMOs ever. In spring 2021, there were first glimpses of the game’s Alpha, which led to great disappointment. But what does it look like a year later?
What defines the game? Ashes of Creation is a sandbox MMORPG that aims to appeal to both PvP and PvE fans. A major innovation is the so-called Node System.
The entire open game world is divided into zones, each containing a city. This city starts as a small collection of tents and can grow into a huge metropolis. Players must complete tasks in the city and the surrounding area. However, cities can also be attacked, destroyed, and conquered at specific times.
You level up your character through grinding and quests.
The individual areas are expected to contain additional quests for the cities, as well as random dungeons and world bosses that you can defeat with other players.
One special aspect of the game is the CEO, Steven Sharif. He is not a trained developer, but made millions with a Ponzi scheme. He was passionately fond of ArcheAge but was frustrated with many aspects and wanted to implement his own game. He invested several millions to finance Ashes of Creation.
What is the status of a release? Ashes of Creation was actually supposed to be released in 2019 but has been delayed repeatedly. In 2021, Alpha 1 started, which demonstrated that the MMORPG is still far from release.
A first glimpse of the Alpha version of Ashes of Creation is offered in this video by streamer Asmongold:
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What is the current status of the game? Ashes of Creation is still in Alpha, and the MMORPG is currently not playable at all. Alpha 1 ended after a few weeks on August 15, 2021. Since then, the servers have been permanently offline.
Many were particularly disappointed because Ashes of Creation was seen as a major western MMORPG hope but showed too little progress after four years of development.
A discussion also arose about the topic of Alpha in general, as while many MMORPGs already showcase a kind of demo version of the game in Alpha, Ashes of Creation’s Alpha was actually intended for testing and finding issues.
Why is the game developing so slowly? For years, CEO Steven Sharif searched for new employees for his studio. Some positions were only filled after years. With the team’s expansion, new office spaces were also needed, which, according to dev blogs, took some time.
The Corona pandemic, which has occupied us for two years, has likely also had an impact.
However, much indicates overall that the developer has taken on too many features and game systems. On paper, Ashes of Creation still sounds extremely ambitious – which takes a lot of time in implementation.
Current images related to the Alpha of Ashes of Creation.
Regular progress, but no release in sight
What has changed since Alpha 1 in the game? Quite a bit. Since August, new mounts, areas, assets, and content have been presented. In October, a lot was about weather effects in the game world.
In early January 2022, the transition of the engine from Unreal Engine 4 to the new Unreal Engine 5 was announced. This is expected to make the MMORPG overall prettier and strengthen performance.
Additionally, the character editor has been completely overhauled. There are now more sliders for various settings, more options for hair, beards, tattoos, or scars, as well as interesting features like the “Family System.” This allows you to take the presets from two characters and create a new character based on the basic bodies of those characters – as if they had conceived a child.
A glimpse of the new character editor is provided in this video:
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Ashes of Creation shows character creation in alpha gameplay – looks damn realistic
In the last studio update in April, dynamic events were introduced. These can occur anywhere in the world. In such an event, for example, goblins attack the cities, and players must defend against them.
These events are expected to announce themselves through various pre-events, such as when a plague slowly spreads in a region. Players can prevent these events early, but if they do not respond, the danger is supposed to increase. While the events run according to a scheme and a timer, there should be no large board with an event notice, but rather they should integrate naturally into the world.
Such events are also meant to appeal to PvE players.
When can we finally play? Although there are regular updates from the developers, it is currently unknown when Alpha 2 will start and when players can once again get hands-on with the MMORPG.
After Alpha 2, several beta events are expected to follow, which will likely run for a longer period. A release in 2022 is virtually ruled out. Much indicates that Ashes of Creation will rather appear in 2023 or even 2024.
Ashes of Creation is still regarded as a great hope, but the hype is fading
Why is Ashes of Creation so eagerly awaited? Fans of MMORPGs are still waiting for the next big game. New World did not convince many at release, and Lost Ark does not appeal to every player with its isometric perspective and unfamiliar controls.
However, Ashes of Creation offers the typical third-person view, emphasizes a more colorful world, promises a combat system for every type of player, and many freedoms that especially appeal to sandbox players. Moreover, the social interaction in the cities is supposed to lead to players being long-term attached to the game and their guilds within it.
However, many players have now realized that Ashes of Creation must also make compromises. In addition, the significant focus on PvP in the endgame was underestimated by many at first.
Due to the Alpha content, the hype around the game has temporarily subsided, but upon release, Ashes of Creation will certainly be an exciting MMORPG and will surely attract attention.
What do you think of Ashes of Creation? What do you say about the latest content? Does the MMORPG appeal to you?
If you want to play a new MMORPG in 2022, you can look forward to these 12 new games:
On May 3, 2022, the dungeon crawler “Loot River” (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X) was released on Steam and in the Game Pass. A year ago, the basic idea for the game sounded fantastic and a bit crazy: a mix of Diablo’s gameplay, enhanced by the unique mechanics of Tetris. However, in the reviews on Steam, Loot River seems to be falling short.
What kind of game is this?
“Loot River” was presented at the Summer Game Fest in June 2021 – this is the “replacement E3,” which consists of hours of crazy trailers being shown. Loot River stood out back then with a quirky concept.
Loot River is essentially a typical “rogue-like” dungeon crawler with procedurally generated dungeons, but as an extra twist, they tossed in “Tetris” into the idea mixer and hit “go.”
The developer Mirko Straka stated at the Summer Game Fest: “Imagine if Diablo and Tetris had a baby” – that was a strong pitch.
This was how the game was presented a year ago – the segment starts at 2:46:37
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The idea was to make a loot game where you can slide the platform you’re moving on to be more flexible.
This apparently worked excellently as the “first pitch of a game” and the idea initially sounded incredibly appealing and exciting: You kill monsters and when they get too close, you can simply slide the platform elsewhere like in Tetris, and the monsters can no longer reach you.
This is how it really goes now: The show aired 11 months ago and the Summer Game Fest made potential players curious. Now the game is finally released on Steam. However, the Steam reviews are rather mediocre.
After one day, the game, which costs €22.49, has only 64% positive reviews – these are “mixed reviews,” falling in the range of 3- or 4+.
What do players who like Loot River say? There are also some who really enjoy the game and are exactly into this crazy combo. One user says:
“I’ve always been a fan of games that mix different unique mechanics, and Loot River definitely does that – it combines a dungeon rogue-like including puzzles with a souls-like combat system in an interesting dark fantasy world.”
Another refers to the game as the “Dark Souls of Tetris games.”
Others are also excited about the crazy genre mix and the challenging difficulty of the game.
At the moment, however, it seems that the general verdict would be: “Great idea, lots of potential, but still lacks content and polish in the mechanics.”
At least we now know how it would look if Diablo and Tetris had a baby: kind of quirky.
For those who want to play a game that is “kind of like Diablo,” we have the correct list on MeinMMO:
The new Field Research (Quests) in May 2022 for Pokémon GO are here. We show you which ones are worth it.
What is new? Developer Niantic regularly changes which content players can earn from Field Research in Pokémon GO.
There are new quests this month again, and we show you which of them are worth your time and which you can ignore.
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Field Research in May 2022: Catching
Catching Research: The following researches focus on catching specific amounts of Pokémon or using items.
Catch 5 Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Zwirrlicht*, Shuppet* or Traunfugil*
Catch 7 Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Karpador*
Catch 5 different species of Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Owei*
Catch a Dragon-type Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Dratini* or Kindwurm*
Catch 5 Pokémon with weather boost
Reward: Encounter with Vulpix*, Quapsel*, Hippopotas* or Shnebedeck*
Use 5 berries when catching Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Ledyba*, Webarak* or Yanma*
Which ones are worth it? Especially the task with Dragon-type Pokémon can be worthwhile for you, as Brutalanda and Dragoran are among the best Dragon attackers in Pokémon GO.
Field Research in May 2022: Throwing
Throwing Research: In this type of research, it’s important to land good, great, or excellent throws. Sometimes even multiple in a row.
Land 5 good throws
Reward: Encounter with Dummisel*
Land 3 great throws
Reward: Encounter with Snubbull*, Liliep* or Anorith*
Land 3 great throws in a row
Reward: Encounter with Onix*
Land 5 great curveball throws in a row
Reward: Encounter with Pandir*
Land an excellent throw
Reward: Encounter with Dratini*
Land 3 excellent throws in a row
Reward: Encounter with Kaumalat*
Which ones are worth it? For collectors among you, it’s worth completing the Pandir quest. This month, Form #7 is available as a reward. Additionally, Dratini and Kaumalat are interesting Pokémon, as their evolutions Dragoran and also Knakrack are among the best Dragon attackers. Knakrack is also among the best Ground attackers in Pokémon GO.
Field Research in May 2022: Fighting
Fighting Research: In these quests, you are supposed to fight against other trainers or also in raids.
Win a raid
Reward: Encounter with Galar-Zigzachs*
Win a level 3 raid or higher
Reward: Encounter with Amonitas* or Kabuto*
Win 5 raids
Reward: Encounter with Aerodactyl*
Fight in the battle league
Reward: Encounter with Hydropi*
Which ones are worth it? For collectors, the quest that gives you an encounter with Galar-Zigzachs is worth it. This Pokémon is quite rare, and the shiny is highly valued among collectors.
Field Research in May 2022: Hatching and Power-Ups
Egg and Power-Up Research: Here, you should hatch various amounts of eggs or power up your Pokémon.
Hatch an egg
Reward: Encounter with Mantax* or Klikk*
Hatch 2 eggs
Reward: Encounter with Tanhel*
Use 3 power-ups on Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Bisasam*, Glumanda* or Schiggy*
Use 5 power-ups on Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Endivie*, Karnimani* or Feurigel*
Use 7 power-ups on Pokémon
Reward: Encounter with Geckarbor*, Flemmli* or Hydropi*
Which ones are worth it? Tanhel and Klikk are quite rare Pokémon that you can get from these tasks.
Field Research in May 2022: General
General Quests: For these quests, you are supposed to redeem cryptos, take snapshots or spin photo discs.
Take a snapshot of a Pokémon in the wild
Reward: Encounter with Hoppspross*, Yanma* or Kramurx*
Which ones are worth it? Exciting Pokémon in these quests are Mogelbaum, Trasla, and also Machomei. If you find quests of this type, it’s worth completing them. You’ll get strong attackers for your collection.
How do you like the quests for this month? Do you think that Niantic made a good selection with the Pokémon and the rewards, or do you feel that it’s too little and wish for a major overhaul of the Field Research soon?
The Overwatch streamer Daniela “Deku” was not pleased at all, because when she wanted to provide her viewers with a new emote, Twitch decided against it and prohibited the use of the emote.
This is the situation:
The streamer Deku primarily plays Overwatch and has an average of 141 viewers. She also has about 760 subscribers, and it was for them that she wanted to upload a new animated emote: a dancing white dog.
The dog presents its rear and tail to the camera, bouncing up and down.
Impossible, thinks Twitch, and does not allow the streamer to use this emote. They wrote to her that the dog emote violates the platform’s guidelines. It shows sexual content or nudity.
Furthermore, it is prohibited to upload sexualized bodies, bodily fluids, and animated images of rear ends. Deku couldn’t let this slide and took appropriate action (via Twitter).
Not only emotes can be banned, but also streamers:
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The 5 biggest Twitch bans that caused a lot of commotion
Twitch streamer Deku fights back against the measure
What did the streamer do? Deku tried to upload the emote a second time, just mirrored (via Twitter). To her disappointment, Twitch recognized the clever attempt and blocked the little dog again.
Here you can see the dog emote in action:
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“Twitch really said: ‘Yes, we allow a half-naked woman on Twitch while she licks ear microphones, but a dancing dog wagging its tail is going too far.'”, tweeted Deku.
With this, she referred to the well-known Twitch streamer Amouranth, who often presents herself quite revealing in her live streams and licks a microphone to convey a pleasant feeling to the viewers.
Deku ultimately published her dancing dog after all (via Twitter): On BetterTTV, a site that allows streamers to connect their Twitch account with it and upload additional free emotes. Through the site, all viewers who have the BetterTTV browser extension can use the respective emotes without having to pay for them.
Currently, FIFA 22 is included in PS Plus, and you should give the game a chance – whether you are a newcomer or a returning player. We show you 5 reasons why you should definitely download FIFA 22 on your PS4 or PS5.
FIFA should probably be a term known to anyone who has something to do with video games. The football simulation is released annually with new squads, improved graphics, new animations, enhanced modes, and gameplay upgrades.
Now there is the current (really good) series installment in PS Plus, and we tell you why you should try it out.
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FIFA 22: 10 helpful tips that will improve your gameplay
1. There’s something for everyone among the numerous modes
These modes are available: Whether you prefer to play alone, compete against other FIFA players, or go for goals with a friend, FIFA 22 truly has something for everyone.
You can grab a club in Career Mode and act as a manager to sign your favorite players and try to lead your club to the top of the league. Or you can create your own player in Player Career, control only this one, and attempt your luck at a club of your choice.
In FIFA 22, VOLTA brings back street football. In this mode, you can compete online as well as offline in small fields with just a handful of players and have a gaming experience that is much more arcade-oriented.
However, the main reason to play FIFA is likely the various online modes. Because there, the rule is:
2. FIFA 22 is perfect for those who want to compete with others
If you like to play competitively and want to fight your way to the top of the leaderboards, then FIFA 22 has the right modes for you with Online Seasons or Ultimate Team.
In Online Seasons, you can simply choose from licensed clubs and play your way from League 10 to the top. This can even be done with another player, which adds a special appeal. Because competing for victories and worrying about promotion or relegation is particularly fun when playing together.
It’s also competitive in Ultimate Team. Here, you collect so-called FUT cards and create your own team from current and former top stars. This is particularly challenging at the beginning of a FIFA season because there are not many top cards available and the prices for the best players are correspondingly high.
However, things are different now: There are tons of top cards that don’t cost many coins or can simply be earned through tasks.
3. Now is the perfect time to start with Ultimate Team
Currently, it’s a really good time to take a look at Ultimate Team. Because rarely has one been able to assemble a top team for so few coins. The prices for many cards are at rock bottom, and the big Team-of-the-Season event ensures that prices continue to fall.
So check out Ultimate Team and put together a strong starter team and compete in Division Rivals to earn rewards in the form of card packs. However, if you are after the best rewards, you should qualify for FUT Champions.
Here are a few really strong gold cards to start with:
What has always distinguished FIFA is the fun of competing against friends on your own sofa. And that hasn’t changed in FIFA 22. Here, you can play with up to 4 players simultaneously, organize tournaments, or just play 1v1.
Additionally, there is a selection of fun modes like Surprise Ball, where the ball grants the player various abilities like maximum boost or maximum shot. Or Survival, where after each goal, a player gets sent off. In these modes, realism is set aside, and fun takes center stage, which can provide a lot of enjoyment on the sofa with friends.
5. Be sure to try Pro Clubs with your friends
Since FIFA 22 is currently included in PS Plus, your PlayStation friends likely also have PS Plus and thus access to the game. It’s a great opportunity to try Pro Clubs together. There, you will create a club together, where each of you controls an individual player and you form a team together. The more friends you can rally, the more fun Pro Clubs will be.
You earn experience points, improve your player, and try to climb up in the various leagues. It guarantees exciting football evenings with friends on the console.
Have you already tried FIFA 22? Or are you already an experienced player? Feel free to let us know in the comments!
If you’re diving into FUT, you should definitely check out the current Icon Swaps 3. There you can score extremely strong Icon cards without spending coins. Here are some tips for you:
In Destiny 2, the Guardian Games 2022 are currently enticing with a new powerful weapon that offers a unique advantage. However, those who wanted to quickly snag a good roll at the event’s start were disappointed. A bug has crept in, preventing players from farming additional variants of the weapon. MeinMMO tells you what happened.
Update 05.04.2022 – 23:00: : The bug has since been fixed. Further down the article, you will find the exact details and the information from Bungie.
Guardians in Destiny 2 have warmed up to earn platinum strike medals for their class. Besides this basic class combat, the new Void submachine gun “The Title” was especially an interesting carrot for players. So many checked out the Guardian Games 2022 last night.
How strong exactly? That’s what the Guardians naturally wanted to find out for themselves, and they lined up with Eva to get the Guardian Games quest “Class Primus” and then snag the first version of the submachine gun “The Title”.
The weapon initially dropped as planned, after completing the quest, for every player with the perks “Vorpal Weapon” and “Grave Robber”.
But then it was already over, because a bug had crept into the Guardian Games 2022 and caused long faces. “Vorpal Weapon” and “Grave Robber” were supposed to be the only perks that many players could receive from the submachine gun during the Guardian Games 2022.
This roll of “The Title” could be obtained, but then it was over.
What bug has crept in? Anyone who tried to farm further rolls of the weapon after the quest with Eva was disappointed. Due to faulty drop rates, players were unable to farm any additional rolls of the weapon apart from this first variant, and Bungie is already aware of this bug.
Bungie’s community manager, Liana Ruppert, took to Twitter and confirmed the bug last night.
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Thus, Bungie informed the Guardians about the bug.
Players are disappointed: This information is especially disappointing for players because the weapon is the only highlight of the Guardian Games 2022 for many, and exactly this is now bugged.
So anyone who spent their time in activities and sought as many bronze, gold, and platinum medals as possible for the weapon was not rewarded. The effort for platinum medals is particularly high.
Players spent many medals to obtain the weapon, only to receive nothing.
So the player Ace935 writes on Twitter about his experience:
I played for about 3 hours between legendary lost sectors and the new playlist, earned laurels and received platinum medals, […] and got nothing but the quest reward.
When will the issue be fixed? Currently, there is no exact time known when Bungie will address the problem. However, the developer is currently asking players to initially report their experience in the Bungie Help Forum if they have also not received the weapon. But it can be assumed that a hotfix for this problem will be provided as soon as possible.
Update 04.05.2022 – 23:00 Uhr: Bungie has announced that the issue with the drop rates has now been resolved. The developer shared the following on Twitter: “The submachine gun ‘The Title’ will now randomly drop again with medallion submissions. The higher the medal, the higher the drop chance.”
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But exactly this causes even more displeasure among players. Frustrated players even accused Bungie of intentionality behind the poor drop rate. Understandably, as the event only lasts three weeks, and every day that passes without a drop diminishes the chances of getting the desired god roll of the weapon.
On YouTube, player IoTheKingOfGames explains this as follows:
Bugged? More like you have to play 1000 hours just to get one. It’s intentional. It’s all about the “engagement” of the players. Bungie is good at this. Of course, it’s bugged. […] this is a recurring pattern with this company.
They say that every time something has a drop chance of 0.00000001%. They’re lying and just want us to play the game nonstop so they can show the “engagement” stats to their investors.
After all, “The Title” is thus the first weapon in Destiny 2, that nearly every player has in the same roll. Thus, it seems there is currently no player who can score with a perfect god roll of the weapon. Nevertheless, players hope for a quick resolution of the bug. As soon as Bungie announces anything about this, we will of course update this article for you.
Please report your experiences in the comments. Were you able to obtain further rolls of the weapon “The Title” during the Guardian Games 2022 despite the bug, or did the bug affect you as well? Let us know how you like the weapon so far.
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NFTs are highly controversial in gaming. Now, a Valorant pro has reportedly lost a lot of money. Because he followed a trend that can quickly backfire with NFTs.
NFTs are a new trend and equally controversial. Now, a well-known Valorant pro has lost a lot of money with NFTs. At least that’s what he claims on his social media channel.
Matt ”WARDELL” Yu, who is a professional player in the shooter Valorant, had invested in digital whales. These are images of whales that are supposed to be unique. He reportedly relied on a trend that can be quite costly for unsuspecting investors if the action backfires.
Pro is said to have lost 285,000 Euros, but it may not just be about money
What exactly happened? WARDELL claims on Twitter that he lost between 200,000 and 300,000 US dollars through NFTs. 300,000 US dollars is approximately 285,000 Euros. He supposedly invested the money in the “Catalina Whale” project.
“In the next few days, I will work on submitting a report about the person who stole over 200k, 300k now because of Catalina Whale PUMP 💥 (POW). My mental health hasn’t been the best in recent months, but I have to keep going.” (Matt ”WARDELL” Yu)
How exactly did he lose the money? In several posts, he explains that money was stolen from him and that he wants to take action against it. However, he does not explain how the theft occurred.
In his first post, he speaks of “Pump.” This refers to a risky trend where unsuspecting people can quickly lose a lot of money.
In another post, he has since explained that he confronted the thief. However, he does not go into much detail:
“I confronted the person who stole from me. I can’t wait to share this with all of you. So much juice.” (Matt ”WARDELL” Yu)
What does Pump even mean? “Pump” refers to a risky trend in NFTs. Well-known pros or celebrities buy certain NFTs or explain how great they are. Many followers or friends then join in and also purchase the NFTs or the currency. The NFTs then begin to increase significantly in value.
Such pump actions are often used to increase the value of NFTs. For instance, the “Azuki NFT collection” increased its value from 1 ETH to 20 ETH during such an action (via business2community.com).
The previous owners then have a chance to profit and sell their NFTs significantly above the value that existed before the pump action.
The new investors then possess thousands of coins and NFTs, which however lose significant value again or even become worthless due to the sales of the previous owners. This is referred to as “Pump and Dump.”
It’s probably about more than just money: The whole action is likely to have long-term consequences. Because for WARDELL, it’s probably about more than just the money he lost. On Twitter, he openly supported the NFT group behind Catalina Whale and regularly interacted with them. Presumably, he hoped to benefit from the NFT group in the long run.
It’s not the first time an NFT project has made negative headlines. For example, the owners of digital monkeys lost around 3 million Euros just by clicking on a link:
In the MMORPG World of Warcraft, the race for World First demands everything from the best guilds in the world – and apparently that is too much. As the leader of the guild “SK Pieces” based in Berlin states, they want to withdraw from this race after 10 years. The guild is disbanding. The price to compete at the top has simply become too high.
What kind of guild is this?
The guild “Pieces” has existed since 2010 in World of Warcraft. It has been competing for the “World First” since 2017. Here, the best guilds in World of Warcraft compete to be the first to defeat a raid boss on the highest difficulty level.
Its peak came in May 2019, when they achieved the World First Kill in the raid “Crucible of Storms”, a raid in “Battle for Azeroth”. In the current raid, the guild ranked 4th worldwide. For about 5 years, Pieces has been among the top 5 WoW guilds in the world.
A few months ago, “Pieces” joined the German esports organization SK Gaming and has since had “Berlin” as their location. However, this is actually an English-speaking guild.
To be the best in the world, one would have to sacrifice everything in real life
This is why the guild is disbanding: In a post on Twitter, the founder and leader of the guild, Luml, says it makes him sad to announce after 10 years that Pieces is disbanding:
The market has become so competitive when it comes to how many hours everyone has to invest that it is not sustainable without sacrificing everything in real life for the raid.
He thanks the guild members for their dedication and wishes them all the best in the rest of their lives. He himself will take a break and rethink his options for what he wants to do with his life.
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Latest raid lasted 19 days until World First – That was too long
Here’s what’s behind it: World First raiders prioritize everything for the raid during the “progress” period, pausing their lives and raiding with maximum commitment. However, it is usually just a sprint; it should only take days, a maximum of two weeks. The first two raids in Shadowlands were “cleared” in 8 and 7 days (via dotesports).
However, the current raid in WoW was perceived by the raiders as “too hard”; the race lasted too long and was too exhausting: It took 19 days until the World First raid – that significantly exceeded the “limit” of 14 days that most guilds set.
It drove guilds to despair: The Jailer.
The length of the “World First race” apparently disrupted the raiders’ schedule and led to significant problems: One of the top guilds had to abandon their attempt. Because the break in “real life” could not be extended indefinitely – WoW had to take a back seat.
Blizzard has now acknowledged the problems and promised not to overdo it in future raids. There were suspicions that Blizzard deliberately makes the “race for World First” so difficult to prolong it, allowing viewers to watch longer as the raiders struggle against the bosses:
The hardcore shooter Hell Let Loose was released in June 2019 on Steam as an early access title. In November 2018, MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn explained why Hell Let Loose would become the anti-Battlefield. But how is the anti-Battlefield doing in 2022 and did it live up to its title after leaving beta status in 2021?
What are the current player numbers? When Hell Let Loose launched in early access in June 2019, the WW2 shooter had an average of 1,600 players on Steam. For over a year, the average player count remained below the 2,000 mark.
In 2021, Hell Let Loose saw a surge. Player numbers steadily increased, and the official release and exit from beta also resulted in a significant jump. In April 2022, an average of 6,300 players played the hardcore shooter (via steamcharts.com).
What does ‘anti-Battlefield’ mean? Hell Let Loose is a “World War II” shooter and, similar to Battlefield V, focuses on large battles.
However, instead of implementing relatively fast movement and quick gunfights like its competitors Battlefield V, Call of Duty: WW2, or CoD: Vanguard, Hell Let Loose focuses on realism and removes any aids from the player.
Why MeinMMO editor Jürgen Horn saw Hell Let Loose as the “anti-Battlefield” around 4 years ago can be read here:
Hell Let Loose sees an increase in players on Steam
How does Hell Let Loose compare? To better interpret the numbers, we need to take a look around Steam. It is noticeable that Hell Let Loose is in prominent company regarding player numbers.
Another WW2 shooter is in close proximity with Battlefield V. EA DICE’s shooter had an average of 9,277 players in April (via steamcharts.com). While the EA shooter lost about 1,700 players compared to the previous month, Hell Let Loose gained almost 600 players.
We also saw a rise in hardcore shooters with Squad. The title reached an average of 10,000 players for the first time in April and set a new record (via steamcharts.com). This is a development that is also conceivable for Hell Let Loose as it is also a hardcore shooter focused on realism.
In contrast, we see Battlefield 2042. After much was expected of the shooter in 2021, the player numbers are relatively modest with an average of 2,140 players in April 2022 (via steamcharts.com).
Unlike the two Battlefield titles, the hardcore shooters Hell Let Loose and Squad have seen a significant increase in their player numbers over the past months.
What kind of game is this? Hell Let Loose is a multiplayer shooter set in World War II. Up to 100 players compete against each other simultaneously in historical settings. The focus is on realism and strategy.
Hell Let Loose is considered a hardcore shooter. The game does not provide the player with any special aids. For example, there is no crosshair, no hit marker, or kill confirmation.
You are left to your own devices with your weaponry and teammates on the dark battlefield. Support from the commander, other squads, or artillery must be requested by your officer.
Generally, there is nothing in Hell Let Loose that does not belong in the setting. Bright skins or similar are avoided. The weapons behave like their real-world counterparts, and each soldier has a specific role. Therefore, communication and tactics are enormously important for success.
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Hell Let Loose im Trailer
Who is Hell Let Loose interesting for? Hell Let Loose is interesting for players who want to play a realistic shooter. Additionally, you should not be deterred by the World War II setting and the lack of aids.
In Hell Let Loose, a microphone is very important. Communication with team members is a significant part of the game. Many servers require players to have a microphone. However, those who engage can meet many players. Many servers are designed for a specific region or language.
Every day, there are well-filled servers on which only German is spoken or should be spoken. Of course, you can also play on English-speaking servers. A server browser gives you the opportunity to decide for yourself.
Hell Let Loose has not only recorded an increase in player numbers. The reviews on Steam are also very positive. Of over 46,000 player reviews, 87% are positive. The hardcore shooter is doing better in 2022 than ever before.
Have you tested Hell Let Loose and if so, how did you like the realistic gameplay in World War II?
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