Hell Let Loose was considered the ‘Anti-Battlefield’ at its Steam release – How is the WW2 shooter doing in 2022?

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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:

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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.

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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.

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Hardcore shooter in World War II

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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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.

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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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Lost Ark brings the update this week a day earlier – reveals release window for the big May patch

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In Lost Ark there is a server maintenance taking place today, May 4th. A new update will also be deployed. We will reveal everything about the patch notes and the duration of the server downtime. Additionally, we received an interesting statement from Community Manager Roxx regarding the big May update.

Update 12:00 PM: The servers are back online!

What’s in the patch on May 4th? The new update focuses on minor bug fixes. The complete German patch notes are as follows:

  • Unlocking a character slot will no longer reduce the remaining number of available purchases for character slot expansion tickets. If you were unable to unlock all character slots due to this error, the correct number of remaining tickets will now be displayed to you.
  • Some incorrect entries in the emote list have been corrected.
  • The issue where the Feiton Powerpass could not be used if various world quests on the previous continents were not completed has been resolved. As long as the Feiton quest “Will” is completed, you can use the Powerpass.
  • A bug in the reporting system has been fixed.

The only surprising thing about the update is that it is being deployed on a Wednesday. The weekly maintenance usually takes place on Thursdays.

How long will the maintenance take? The servers will go offline at 9:00 AM German time. The maintenance for the update is expected to take between 4 and 7 hours, according to forum posts. Afterwards, the servers will be rebooted and the patch will be in the game.

Should there be an extension of the maintenance, we will keep you updated in this post.

Community Manager Roxx, however, points out that future weekly maintenance will again take place on Thursdays.

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The big May patch is expected within the next 14 days

What else did Roxx reveal? The post about the new update states that work is currently underway to fine-tune the big May patch. This will bring the new class Destroyer among other things.

The patch is expected to be released in the third week of May, tentatively on May 19th. Until then, detailed information about the update and the specific release date will be shared.

We at MeinMMO will keep you updated on this matter.

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Streamer says he is leaving Twitch because they misspell his name: ‘Thought they were messing with me’

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The celebrated streamer Sykkuno switched from Twitch to YouTube on May 3rd. Not an easy decision, as Sykkuno later revealed. However, Twitch hurt his ego so much that he ultimately chose YouTube.

This is the situation:

  • In recent weeks, negotiations took place between the YouTube platform and Twitch regarding streamer Sykkuno. He was among the top streamers on Twitch, both were vying for the 31-year-old.
  • According to another streamer, KristoferYee, the offer from YouTube was so “insane” that he was not surprised that Sykkuno left Twitch.
  • However, it was not the offer that lured the streamer, but a single spelling mistake from Twitch that ultimately caused the switch.
  • Twitch misspelled his name in an official email, referring to him as “Sukkuno” instead of Sykkuno – that was unacceptable, the American thought.

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Sykkuno spoke about the offers from Twitch and YouTube

What did the streamer say? Sykkuno described himself as “somehow outstanding, maybe?” when he talked about his numbers and facts:

  • He is ranked 28th among the highest-earning Twitch streamers for about 2 years.
  • He is among the 45 most-followed channels on the platform.
  • Moreover, he does not curse in his streams and does not really participate in dramas in the community, does not react to them. Sykkuno is as family-friendly as it gets.
  • Even one of his friends found it strange that Twitch no longer used him for advertising, he was perfect for that.

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He also discussed the various offers and contracts from the platforms: First, Sykkuno went to Twitch, as he qualified to negotiate a better contract due to his fame and numbers.

His initial offer was “very bad,” the streamer said, and then asked if there was no better deal. In fact, they increased their offer, and it was then supposedly a “very, very good proposal” and even “pretty much equal to YouTube’s.”

Sykkuno said he then decided: He stays on Twitch. He was shocked that Twitch made him such a good offer and suspected they were afraid of losing another big streamer. Recently, the big streamer Ludwig went to YouTube:

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Sykkuno saw the email: “I thought they were joking me”

The streamer then showed the email from Twitch: “Can you see this?” Sykkuno asked his viewers visibly disappointed. “This is an official email that I received from Twitch and when I got it, I had to contact so many people to ask if it was a phishing scam.”

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Source: At 23:33 from the YouTube stream.

I should be the 28th highest-earning creator on the platform. The 45th most followed of all time on the platform and they called me “Su[c]kkuno” in an official email.

Sykkuno

Sykkuno wondered if he might have too big of an ego, but he was shocked. He really thought he was being pranked and was afraid to click on the email because he might get a virus.

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“They couldn’t even spell my name correctly,” said the streamer and felt thus not really appreciated. He was ready to work more hours for less money because he liked Twitch so much, but the spelling mistake cut deep.

He summarized afterwards:

“The main reason I went to YouTube is – yeah, they had the better offer, no doubt about it and they spelled my name correctly, that was a big plus, I liked that, it was nice.”

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Warcraft Arclight Rumble: See the first 5 minutes of gameplay of Blizzard’s new mobile game

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Blizzard announced a new strategy game in the Warcraft franchise yesterday: Warcraft Arclight Rumble (iOS, Android). There are now 5 minutes of gameplay available on YouTube. The discussion is once again controversial: Blizzard is accused of being late to the “mobile gaming” trend; others say Blizzard has always followed trends.

Who is the video from? The video featuring the first gameplay of Arclight Rumble comes from Towelliee, a Twitch streamer. He seems to be one of the first people from Blizzard to have access to the game that is being hotly debated. For many “core fans” of Blizzard, mobile is a red flag.

5 Minutes of Gameplay for Arclight Rumble

Here’s what he says about the game: The streamer explains in a 5-minute video:

  • Blizzard presented the game as a “tower offense” game, but in reality, it is more of an action-strategy game
  • You build your forces from leaders and minis – the leaders are known characters from Warcraft like Grom Hellscream, Jaina, or Baron Rivendale.
  • There is a large single-player campaign with 70 missions
  • Plus weekly and monthly challenges in the form of dungeons or epic raids
  • There are about 60 characters from the Warcraft universe, presented as in a tabletop board game, which you can level up and improve

Here is the first gameplay of Arclight Rumble:

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Arclight Rumble is Mobile-First – No Plans for PC at the Moment

Will it also come to PC? Aside from the YouTube video, Towelliee is also showcasing the game live on Twitch.

He announced there that currently there are no plans for a PC port, as he learned from Blizzard. Blizzard does not completely rule that out for the future, but has no plans in that direction.

The game is fundamentally designed for mobile and is also intended to be “mobile first.” Blizzard wants to invest more effort into Arclight Rumble.

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First Hints About the Game Were Already Made in 2017

What’s the deal with the game? We have reported on MeinMMO since 2017 that apparently a “Warcraft Mobile” game was in planning. Back then, we suspected that the game could be inspired by mobile strategy games such as Clash Royale or Clash of Clans. Those games were very popular at the time. This seems to have played out just as we suspected.

There are many indications that Arclight Rumble has been in development for a very long time: In recent years, there have been repeated reports of Activision being dissatisfied that Blizzard released too few games and took too long in development.

This is how Blizzard introduced the game in the trailer:

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Trailer for Warcraft: Arclight Rumble, the new mobile game from Blizzard

“Blizzard has always followed trends”

What is the reaction to the gameplay? Even in the discussion surrounding the trailer, it is evident that opinions about the game diverge widely:

  • Many say it’s “just not a game for them”. It looks boring
  • Some criticize Blizzard for being late to the party with such a “tower defense” game in 2022
  • However, there are also some who defend Blizzard: They say that Blizzard has never been an innovator, has always followed trends, and improved them. They want to at least give Warcraft a chance

We have also compiled a depiction of this discussion and the initial reactions in detail on MeinMMO:

Blizzard announces new Warcraft Mobile, players complain: It doesn’t look like Warcraft at all

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Too early rejoiced! A few cool changes in Pokémon GO are gone again

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Surprisingly, Pokémon GO brought a few strong Rocket changes to the game with the Air Event. However, it seems like that was just an accident. We show you what is no longer possible.

What are these changes? At the start of the Air Event on May 3, trainers noticed that there are secret Rocket changes in the game. Balloons arrive every hour, the Rocket Grunts are battling against other Pokémon, the difficulty of the battles is noticeably easier, and the Grunts found in balloons could reward trainers with shiny Shadow Pokémon.

These surprising changes have now been partially disabled, as trainers report.

Was this just a shiny glitch and not intentional?

This is now new: On the evening of May 3, more trainers reported that something has changed again with Team Rocket in Pokémon GO. User TrainerDaasC writes on reddit: “Crypto-Bluzuk and Crypto-Amonitas were removed from the Rocket lineup due to shiny Cryptos (accident) in the early time zones yesterday.”

He suspects that the two Pokémon were removed as Crypto encounters because there was a shiny glitch. According to his statement, the shiny Cryptos only existed for 5-6 hours in the early time zones.

Trainer UW_Unknown_Warrior also noticed changes and shares them on reddit. “I encountered 3 Rock-type Rocket Grunts. One from a balloon, two from stops. All started with a Snivy and not with Larvitar/Amonitas as reported. That’s a slap in the face.”

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It is suspected: Actually, the Rocket Grunts are not supposed to distribute shiny Shadows. That’s why the joy was great when it actually worked.

Among other things, the new texts that Rocket Grunts told during their encounters were also removed. User BravoDelta23 writes on reddit: “The special texts are also gone. This makes me believe that this is a bug and someone released an old game master version. Again. This also happened during the Easter event. "

Player ThisNico responds: “The special text sounded like it was written for an event like the Johto tour or the GO Fest. I had at least one Rocket Grunt who spoke about confetti.”

It is quite possible that these secret changes were unintentional and were meant for another event.

The big GO Fest 2022 starts in June for Pokémon GO. One of the bonuses is “thematically appropriate confetti” for the respective habitat rotations. And Team GO Rocket is also expected to change slightly, at least for ticket holders.

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Blizzard announces new Warcraft Mobile, players complain: It doesn’t look like Warcraft at all

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With Warcraft: Arclight Rumble, Blizzard announced a new mobile game on May 3rd. Reactions have been mixed. While some are excited about the new strategy game, many are criticizing the graphics and the layout of the maps. It doesn’t seem like Warcraft at all, many complain.

What is the problem with the game? Arclight Rumble is a new mobile game where you have to complete various missions with your army. These missions involve defeating enemy armies, boss creatures, or other players by deploying the right game pieces and positioning them cleverly.

Overall, the game resembles a mix of tower defense and Clash Royale, with the characters and lore of Warcraft playing a role. You can deploy creatures like Murlocs or Tauren, unlock well-known heroes such as Grommash Hellscream or Jaina Proudmoore, and see iconic places from Warcraft.

But many don’t see this in the game, at least based on the initial reactions from reddit, GameStar, and here with us at MeinMMO. While there is also criticism for the general gameplay, the graphics are also criticized by those who are generally open to mobile games.

A video overview of the game is provided here:

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Warcraft Arclight Rumble: All information about Blizzard’s new strategy game in 2 minutes

“I don’t associate the design with Warcraft”

What are the critics saying exactly? The community on MeinMMO is generally open to the game. This is illustrated by our survey, which had 1836 participants by 8:18 AM on May 4th:

  • 679 of them (37 %) will definitely play the new Warcraft
  • 647 – and thus 35 % of the participants – will definitely ignore the game
  • 510 of them (28 %) are still undecided

You can participate in the survey yourself here:

Despite the relatively positive results in the survey, we are also receiving many negative comments regarding the graphics. MeinMMO reader Grona1992 writes:

That the game follows this trend was to be expected. But that it completely orients itself to the current market when it comes to design, I personally find sad. Sure, a World of Warcraft is not “realistic” or “hard” designed. […] But the design philosophy in the picture, I absolutely do not associate with Warcraft at all. And I actually saw the potential in that. A mobile game that brings real Warcraft feeling. I can imagine that I wouldn’t be the only one who would have celebrated it if the mobile game had looked just like the original WC3FT.

Our reader Bodicore thinks that the game looks overall cheap, as if it was purchased and then painted over with the Warcraft art style. Harschen also can’t get on board with the art style of the game. He sees it more as a rip-off of a Warcraft game.

With this opinion, our readers are not alone:

  • At GameStar, the reader KingConker writes: “Mobile game or not, but a game can’t look more loveless. […] Has Blizz now also unlearned good graphic design?”
  • Hinter7j also writes at GameStar: “While Genshin Impact creates a magnificent open world on mobile and approaches titles like Zelda and Elden Ring, we are getting this from Blizzard… hmm, yes.”
  • In reddit, the user xtrm writes: “Blizzard has made the most generic mobile game ever and then just wrote Warcraft on it.” Here too, there are several comments suggesting that the basic game was bought and later a Warcraft skin was applied to it.
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What else is being criticized besides the graphics? The still somewhat unclear monetization concerns many players. Some fear it could lean towards pay-to-win.

Although Blizzard has already promised that the heroes will not be in loot boxes and there will be a daily cap for progress, those who want to invest little time in the game will be able to buy progress for real money. What this will look like specifically is still unclear.

Some are also confused that with the announcement, there was not immediately a beta launched or the game released right away. They fear that the mobile game might quickly be forgotten after the announcement.

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There is a fundamental interest in Warcraft Mobile

Is everything about the game bad? No. Our survey shows that 37 % of the participants are indeed interested in the game. Praise is given for the idea of focusing a lot on co-op missions and PvE. Games like Clash Royale tend to focus more on PvP.

Many see Warcraft: Arclight Rumble as an opportunity to draw a younger generation of players to the franchise. This, in turn, would increase the chances of a Warcraft 4 being developed in the future. This is something the reddit user Rambo_One stated:

I am clearly not the target audience for this game, but I will probably download it and try it out. People are mad that it is not the next evolution of mobile games. This subreddit has been demanding an expansion of the Warcraft IP for years. From “We want a Warcraft single-player game” to “Skyrim in WoW?” to “Netflix Warcraft series, when?” People want the IP to expand but seem to dislike when it is expanded in a broader direction than just “same game, just slightly different”.

In general, mobile games are a huge market and, not least, strategy games like Clash of Clans are very popular. In 2021 alone, the mobile game generated nearly 490 million dollars in revenue; at its peak in 2015, it even surpassed 1.8 billion dollars (via BusinessOfApps).

For comparison:

  • Guild Wars 2 has generated about 700 million dollars since its release – in 10 years and after 3 expansions (via NCSoft).
  • Daybreak – the company that manages a total of 8 games, including Lord of the Rings Online, Planetside 2, DC Universe Online, and EverQuest 1 & 2 – had a total revenue of about 620 million dollars in 2021 (via EnadGlobal7).
  • Activision Blizzard King with games like WoW, Overwatch, Warzone, CoD Mobile, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Candy Crush generates about 2 billion dollars in revenue in a quarter (3 months) (via Activision).

That Blizzard wants to enter this market is therefore not surprising. Whether Warcraft: Arclight Rumble is the right game for that will be seen in the future. What is your opinion on the game? Is the graphics really that bad?

Somewhat more promising looks the upcoming Diablo Immortal for many. It now has a release date and even gets a PC version:

Diablo Immortal reveals release date and announces PC version: HB

Somewhat more promising looks the upcoming Diablo Immortal for many. It now has a release date and even gets a PC version:

Diablo Immortal reveals release date and announces PC version: HB

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New Nintendo Switch Sports is considered a deadly threat to monitors – Players throw Joy-Cons around

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Nintendo released a new sports game for the Nintendo Switch on April 29, 2022: Nintendo Switch Sports. You can play volleyball, badminton, or tennis among other things. The motion-controlled Joycons help to make the gameplay as realistic as possible. The controllers are included with every Switch – but those are currently flying through the rooms, claiming the first victims.

Do you remember Wii Sports for the Nintendo Wii? The classic was released nearly 16 years ago and has since claimed many televisions.

The Wiimotes, the predecessors of today’s Joycons, were also equipped with motion control and flew through the living rooms of sports enthusiasts.

There is even a small compilation of clips showing players accidentally smashing the Wiimotes into their televisions:

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Nintendo Switch Sports claims the first victims

Even in the sports version for the Nintendo Switch, there are now the first broken monitors and hands. Nowadays, this is no longer recorded with private, pixelated cameras, but in full HD and live on Twitch.

Such as streamer 63man, who played a round of tennis. He swung hard in the match and accidentally released the Joycon, which smashed into his monitor with full force.

63man stared at his screen in shock for a few seconds before pointing the camera at the damage. You can see the accident and his reaction in this Twitch clip:

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The well-known Twitch streamer Northernlion also recorded collateral damage while playing the sports game.

However, he wasn’t playing tennis, but volleyball and tried to get the ball. In the attempt, he threw his Joycon across the room.

“I threw my controller into space, man. Did you see the controller flying?” he asked, chuckling afterward. Northernlion then stated that he might have injured his hand while trying to catch the Joycon.

See the incident here:

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But not only streamers have accidentally captured their mishaps live, a reddit user also posted a photo in a post that received nearly 20,000 upvotes. “My first broken TV while playing Switch Sports” titled the user Equivalent_Actuary_6 the reddit post:

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What does the community say about the incidents?

They find it funny and nostalgic. Many reminisce about the old days from 2006 to 2008, when many actively played Wii Sports and destroyed their monitors.

We have collected some fitting statements from reddit for you:

  • kellylc is nostalgic: ‘Dude, I feel like it’s 2007 again.’
  • Mykeprime also says: ‘And so it begins again.’
  • tehnoodnub said: ‘This is the content I was waiting for,’ to which Empty_Combinations_64 replied: ‘In short: This is basically Wii Sports.’
  • CRawr27 remembers: ‘I learned my lesson during the Wii days, but with a wall. I know better now…’

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Many also point out that you should always tie the included Joycon straps around your wrist to prevent such accidents. However, such straps were already available during the Wiimote era. Not much seems to have changed in the 16 years.

Do you still remember Wii Sports or do you even have a Nintendo Switch with the new sports game? Maybe you’ve even already claimed a monitor? Feel free to share your stories in the comments.

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On May 4th you can probably buy a PS5 at Amazon – Here is what you need to know

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You really want to buy a PS5? Today you might have the opportunity to do so at Amazon. MeinMMO presents you with all the important information for that.

At Amazon, the so-called “Prime-Spoiler” has just reappeared – a well-known indication that there may soon be consoles (“Prime members have priority access to the PlayStation 5”). In the past, this has reliably pointed to an upcoming drop of the coveted console.

Where can I find the PS5 on Amazon? This hint has only appeared on the product page of the PlayStation5 Digital Edition. However, it cannot be ruled out that other bundles and possibly also the disc version of the console will be included and sold with this.

When does the sale start on Amazon? It is expected that the PS5 consoles will be available on Amazon on Wednesday, May 4 – a typical day for drops from the retailer. The sale will likely take place early in the morning between 9:00 and 11:00 AM. Therefore, you should be near your computer or at least have a mobile phone within reach if you want to have a chance.

How can I increase my chances? Add the PS5 or the corresponding bundles to your wishlist on Amazon right now. This way, you often get to the bundles faster during the sale.

Update: May 4, 9:51 AM: So far, it has been quiet at Amazon, and no new bundles or the disc version have appeared. But we are keeping an eye out for you.

Update: May 4, 9:26 AM: The PS5 Digital Edition is now sold out. It is quite possible that a bundle or the disc version will follow shortly. We will keep you updated!

Update May 4, 9:11 AM: The digital edition of the PS5 is available on Amazon!

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Amazon (PS5 Digital Version)

Prime has been essential for PS5 drops on Amazon

For the upcoming drop, you should be a Prime member. Although it is said that Prime members have “priority access,” the offers go so quickly that other people don’t get a chance to purchase. You can also try Amazon Prime for 30 days for free.

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Didn’t get a PS5? If you didn’t get a PS5, check out our ticker. Here we keep you updated daily and explain how to best get a PS5 and show you drops related to the coveted console.

Buy PS5 – From now on, watch out for these retailers

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What is the highest level one can reach in Minecraft?

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In Minecraft there is a level cap. So a max level – after that, nothing further happens. You simply no longer earn experience points (XP). But how high is it? And why?

What is it about? If you mine ores or kill monsters in Minecraft, you gain experience points for it. If you collect enough of them, you level up. This works quite quickly at the early levels, but becomes increasingly tedious. If you die in the game, you lose part of your XP.

The max level in Minecraft is level 24,791, although it makes a difference whether you play “correctly” or accumulate XP through a command in the console.

How much XP can you gain at most?

This much XP is available with Command: The maximum level you can give yourself by adding XP through the “/xp” command is 2,147,483,647. That is the ultimate limit, more is not possible without modifications (via Minecraft Wiki).

For the IT people among you, that is probably a familiar number. Because it is the highest positive value for a system that uses 32-bit integers.

There are also similar magical limits in other games, such as the maximum amount of money you can have in GTA Online (without glitches and mods/cheats).

Reaching such a high level in Minecraft requires a lot of skill and especially patience. Because for each level, you need more and more experience points to level up. And usually, you die anyway from a nasty creeper, even before you reach level 100.

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Did you think that the maximum level in Minecraft could be so high, or did you think that you would reach it sooner? What is the highest level you have ever achieved in Minecraft? Share your experiences with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.

On which levels you can now find diamonds best in Minecraft.

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CoD Vanguard mentions 2 reasons why the shooter has sold so poorly

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Publisher Activision Blizzard has revealed a lot of insider information about the past financial year in its “2021 Annual Report” for its investors and has also talked about why Call of Duty: Vanguard fell short of expectations. The developers mention mainly 2 reasons.

Why did Call of Duty: Vanguard sell so poorly? In a report to the shareholders of Activision Blizzard, the responsible parties name two reasons for Vanguard’s underperformance compared to expectations:

  • The setting in World War II was not well received by the community
  • There were not as many innovations delivered as expected by the players

They also state that it was mainly due to their own mistakes and that the market was misjudged. If you want to view the English report yourself, you can read the information here: via publicnow.com (Document).

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Vanguard is selling poorly, but 2022 could be the year for CoD

How poorly did Vanguard sell? Official sales figures are only available from certain regions.

It is known, for example, that the figures in the UK were 40% lower than the sales of its predecessor, Cold War (via gamesindustry.biz). And Cold War had already fallen behind Modern Warfare 2019.

The first quarterly report from Activision Blizzard shows a similar picture (via businesswire.com). Revenues from product sales of Activision games declined significantly.

While in the first 3 months of 2021, 675 million $ were generated from product sales, in the same period in 2022, it was only 386 million $.

Since Activision primarily has only Call of Duty as a major new title in its portfolio, these product sales are largely attributable to the CoD franchise. In-game sales and similar revenues are listed separately. These figures did not decrease as much – from 1.6 billion dollars in 2021 to 1.382 billion dollars in 2022.

The figures from Blizzard, such as for WoW Shadowlands, are listed separately and are not part of the above figures.

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Is Vanguard a flop? Talking about a flop in a Call of Duty game is always a bit contentious. The franchise sells exceptionally well compared to other games.

Vanguard was the best-selling game in the USA in 2021 (via statista.com). In second place, CoD continues with Cold War, the CoD from 2020, which takes home the silver.

Even the modern CoDs, which are considered real flops – Black Ops 4 and Infinite Warfare – sold well over 14 million copies. These are figures that other games can only dream of.

A CoD can sell poorly. But there has not been a flop, in relation to the market, since the first major hype of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

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What’s next for the CoD franchise? The new report reveals that currently, 3,000 people are working on Call of Duty and they are bringing the sequel to the most successful CoD to date: Modern Warfare 2.

It is also already known that at least 3 CoD games are in development:

  • Modern Warfare 2 – Premium CoD 2022
  • Warzone 2 (name not officially confirmed) – Free2Play Battle Royale
  • Warzone: Mobile – Free2Play mobile spin-off

According to rumors, there will be no CoD 2023.

If you want to know more about the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, visit here: Call of Duty 2022 is called Modern Warfare 2: Everything we know so far – Reveal, Setting, Game Modes

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Arclight Rumble: After 19 years, a new strategy game is finally coming to Warcraft

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Warcraft: Arclight Rumble is a new mobile game by Blizzard that aims to appeal primarily to strategy fans. From the initial presentation, the game sounds like a mix of tower defense, hero collector, and Clash Royale. Notably, the well-known Warcraft characters are expected to play a role. It is the first strategy game for Warcraft since the release of Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne in 2003.

What exactly is Arclight Rumble? In the game, players are tasked with assembling an army that partly consists of well-known Warcraft characters. With this army, you will face various challenges:

  • There are over 70 single-player missions
  • There will be weekly and monthly challenges, consisting of multi-part dungeons or larger raids
  • The missions can partially be played cooperatively with friends
  • There will be competitive challenges
  • You can organize yourselves into guilds

In early videos, players can be seen entering a mission and then placing their army piece by piece to face enemies and even larger raid bosses. As a player, you make the decisions about which characters belong to your army, how often you take the characters, and where you place them on the battlefield.

Synergies are expected to play a role.

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Alongside normal army creatures, there will also be well-known heroes that you can collect, and villains that you can fight against. Characters such as Grommash Hellscream, Rend Blackhand, and Jaina Proudmoore have already been mentioned.

There are expected to be a total of 5 factions: Alliance, Horde, Blackrock, Undead, and Beasts.

The combat is somewhat reminiscent of the attacks in Clash of Clans on another village. However, you also have your own cannon that is attacked by enemies and that you need to defend. Rounds can also end if time runs out.

Overall, the developers emphasize that everything should be “chaotic” and “entertaining”. You can find the first reactions to the game here:

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When is the release of Warcraft: Arclight Rumble? The game is set to be released in 2022, although no exact date has been provided. The release will be for Android and iOS, and you can already pre-register in the Play Store (via GooglePlay).

The closed beta is expected to begin “soon” in selected regions.

A first look at Arclight Rumble is provided by this trailer video:

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Trailer for Warcraft: Arclight Rumble, the new mobile game from Blizzard

Blizzard promises a true Warcraft experience

What does Blizzard say about Arclight Rumble? The mobile game is said to be easy to learn, but hard to master. Blizzard emphasizes multiple times that the game is intended to provide a “true Warcraft experience” and has been developed by developers who have long been loyal to the franchise.

The two game directors of the game are Adam Kugler and Tom Chilton:

  • Adam Kugler has been with Blizzard since 2012 and was lead class designer for World of Warcraft until the Battle for Azeroth expansion.
  • Tom Chilton was the game director of World of Warcraft and has been with Blizzard since 2004. He worked on WoW until Legion and then took over the leadership of Warcraft: Arclight Rumble.

The technical director, Monte Krol, has been with Blizzard since around 2000 and has had influence on the development of Warcraft 3 and StarCraft 2: Wings of Liberty. Experience is definitely present in the team.

Accordingly, there should be many references to events in Warcraft and WoW as well as to locations there. However, the game also works without prior knowledge of the Warcraft world.

What about monetization? Fundamentally, Arclight Rumble will be a free-to-play game. However, there is a large discussion about the topic of monetization.

Games like Clash Royale have earned a negative reputation because players can use money to expand their bases and troops faster, thus gaining real advantages.

How exactly the monetization of Warcraft: Arclight Rumble will look is currently not known. According to GameStar, Blizzard is said to have assured that only progress and not characters will be monetized. It should be possible to fill certain progress bars, but characters should not be in loot boxes.

Moreover, there should be a cap on daily progress that can also be achieved through gameplay.

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What do you think about the new Warcraft game? Will you have fun with it or would you have preferred a completely different genre? Feel free to share it in the comments.

Another big mobile game, Diablo Immortal, is already being released by Blizzard in the summer and even with its own PC version:

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 03.05. – From today, the Olympics are being celebrated

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Destiny 2 is celebrating the Guardian Games 2022 starting today to determine who gets to brag about being the best class in the game next year. However, we will show you what you can expect this week and which stylish items are available for Glimmer.

This week: Destiny 2 kicks off the class competition this week. The “Guardian Games” event is an annual tradition that everyone can participate in for free. During the event, Warlocks, Hunters, and Titans compete against each other to prove which class is the best.

Especially the Warlocks have a score to settle this year as they are the only class that has not yet won a Guardian Games. It’s time for them to finally float elegantly and grab the gold medal.

If you are still considering whether to participate: Here are at least two reasons why you might not want to miss out on the Guardian Games 2022.

If you still want to know more about what players in Destiny 2 might expect in the upcoming Season 17, you should check out the exotic mission “Vox Obscura” this week. There, Zavala and Empress Caiatl reveal new information about the activities of an old acquaintance from previous Destiny days.

However, before you can start with the event and activities, you will have to undergo a small maintenance before the Weekly Reset. We will keep you updated on what adjustments Bungie has made there.

Check out the current trailer for the Guardian Games 2022 here. Small tip: Pay attention to the voice that supports the Hunters in the trailer with kind words.

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The most important information on activities from 03.05 to 10.05.

The Nightfall: The Devil’s Lair is the strike this week:

  • Fallen S.A.B.E.R., in the Cosmodrome
    You must prevent the devils from gaining control of Rasputin’s war satellites again this week. If that were to happen, turrets from the Golden Age would be targeted at the Tower and the Last City within minutes.

Strike playlists have these modifiers:

  • Voidburn
  • Grenadier
  • Blackout
  • The burn modifier accompanies you all week, while the others change daily.

You can get these weapons from Nightfalls: Every week, players can obtain specific weapons from the Nightfall strikes. Currently, there are six rotating weapons in the loot pool. This week the rocket launcher is available:

  • The Hothead, Arc Rocket Launcher

Grandmaster Nightfalls: To start in the king’s discipline of strikes, the Grandmaster Nightfall, you need a power level of 1,575. You will also be fighting in competitive mode. This means you will be fighting 25 power levels below the Grandmaster power level of 1,600, so you will need to be tactically clever and work well as a team. Additionally, you will receive the Nightfall weapon in its adept version.

This is happening in the raid “The Oryx Raid“:

  • This week in the raid “Oryx Raid” the “Defense Failure” challenge is active. This raid challenge requires you to kill only one Besotted Knight with your Relic.
  • As a reward for the challenge in the third section of the raid on Grandmaster, this week you have the chance to obtain a master version of the submachine gun “Subjugation” or the fusion rifle “Redemption”. However, keep in mind that Normal and Hard Mode share the loot.
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This is happening in the raid “Glass Chamber“:

  • In the Glass Chamber, you can take on the challenge “The Only Oracle for You”. During the encounter, you may only destroy each oracle once. Therefore, you must rotate during the oracle phases.
  • As a reward in Challenge Mode awaits the time-lost weapon “Praedyth’s Revenge”. The weapon will definitely come with 2 perks per slot. However, keep in mind that Normal and Hard Mode share the loot.
  • The armor focusing in the raid “Glass Chamber” this week: Resilience

Savathun’s Throne World – Weekly Campaign Mission

  • “The Last Chance”
    This week you can play the seventh campaign mission of the Witch Queen as a repeatable story mission. It’s about following the trusted source from Eris, who informs you about an artifact in the Throne World that may contain the answer to how Savathun gained the Light.

Crucible – These are the PvP playlists:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble
  • Control
  • Elimination
  • Glory Survival
  • Glory Survival: Freelance
  • Momentum Control
  • Trials of Osiris

Active bonus this week: This week there are bonus ranks for the Trials of Osiris.

Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City

  • Petra Venj continues to hold her ground in the Dreaming City, so you can find her again this week at the spawn point. It’s the 2nd curse week and the 6th Ascendant Challenge is active.
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The class competition has started and the Warlocks want the title.

Sources for Top 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.

Anyone who wants to reach 1,520 power level quickly only needs to complete the Legendary Campaign. One of the new Witch Queen exotics is also gifted to you upon completion.

This top loot (Pinnacle Gear) takes your power level above 1,550:

  • Raid “The Oryx Raid” (+2)
  • Dungeon “Sog der Habsucht” (+2)
  • Reach at least 100,000 points in the Nightfall: Devil’s Lair (+2)
  • Weekly Witch Queen campaign mission with at least 100,000 points (+2)
  • Defeat champions in the “PsiOp Battlegrounds Playlist” (+2)
  • “Urquell” activity on Grandmaster 1,580 (+2)
  • Complete the activity “Preservation” in the Pyramid of Darkness (+2)
  • “Eternity Challenges”: Achieve at least 250,000 points or more (+2)
  • Defeat powerful Cabal in the exotic mission “Vox Obscura” (+2)
  • Complete 3 Gambit matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Crucible matches (+1)
  • Complete 3 Vanguard Operations Strikes with the appropriate focus (+1)
  • Hawthorne’s Clan quest (+1)
  • Trials of Osiris (+2)

Glimmer Highlights in Eververse

For the Guardian Games 2022, stylish armor ornaments will of course return to Eververse at Tess. But beyond that, you can still get other items for Glimmer as always. How about this sporty outfit “Half-Volley Shell” for your Ghost and your collection?

Whoa, not just fluffy, but yellow.

What you can still get for Glimmer this week at Tess:

  • The exotic emote “Unfaltering Champion”
  • The exotic ghost shell “Plush Shell”
  • The exotic sparrow “The Favorite”
  • Shader “Black Sand of Rivalry”
  • Legendary ghost projection “Gold Medal Projection”
  • Teleport effect “Cherry Blossom Entrance”

Will you support your class, or are you now skipping the Guardian Games and grabbing other items instead? Let us know in the comments what currently captivates you the most in Destiny 2 or what doesn’t.

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Destiny 2 Update 4.0.1.2 from 05/03 is here – All patch notes and information

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Before today’s reset, Bungie has prepared an update for Destiny 2, which is why the servers will go offline. You can expect the update 4.0.1.2 today, on May 3rd, on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia. For the exact times and any other information about the planned hotfix, you can always find it on MeinMMO.

What you need to know today: As always, today’s downtime will be very short, so you will not face long waiting times. During the downtime, Bungie will not only fix a few issues but has also prepared decorations to appropriately decorate the Tower for the Guardian Games 2022.

To know exactly when you can play and what changes are happening in the game, MeinMMO will guide you through update 4.0.1.2 and keep this article updated with fresh information.

Update on update 4.0.1.2:
7:10 PM: The patch notes have been released. You can find them at the end of this article.
7:05 PM: There are minor queues as the servers come back online.
7:00 PM: Bungie is having a smooth 15-minute downtime. The update is rolling out worldwide and is 96.74 MB in size on PC.
6:46 PM: Destiny 2 has just taken the servers offline for maintenance.

Maintenance on 03.05. – All Times and Server Downtime

These times are important today:

  • At 6:00 PM CET, maintenance will start on all platforms.
  • From 6:45 PM, the servers will be offline. You will be kicked from all activities, and downtime will begin.
  • Around 7:00 PM, the servers will be back online, and update 4.0.1.2 will be made available.
  • At 8:00 PM, the maintenance work should end as planned.

It is important: Even if you have downloaded the update, you may experience connection issues until the end of maintenance around 8:00 PM. You might also have to expect queues when logging in. Additionally, note that third-party applications and the official companion app may not be functioning correctly.

Changes with Update 4.0.1.2 in Season 16

This is what the hotfix brings today: This week, Bungie is bringing an update to the emblem “Broken Barriers” and is currently planning to adjust the following details in the game.

  • The use of Nova Bomb fails if Nova Bomb is used too soon after entering Nova Warp.
  • The use of Nova Bomb with low Nova Warp super energy can result in players losing their super before ability damage is dealt.
  • The Exotic Titan leg armor “Antaeus Wards” does not change glow color depending on focus.
  • Weapons and UI elements sometimes fail to load correctly when players enter the Ascendant Realm in the Psi-Ops Battlegrounds.

However, the update 4.0.1.2 has initially only brought minimal changes to the game:

  • On the “Grandmaster” difficulty level, class items have been removed from the rewards pool for encounter completions.

If you encounter issues in the game, it is recommended to report them directly through the official Bungie Help Forum to make the developers aware of them.

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Patch Notes for Update 4.0.1.2 in Destiny 2

What’s in the patch notes? The comprehensive list of all changes from update 4.0.1.2 will be released by Bungie in the form of patch notes. Here is the link to the new change log:

After the update, the weekly reset awaits you, and Bungie has also redecorated the Tower because the Guardian Games 2022 are starting. Feel free to let us know in the comments if you’re experiencing any other issues in the game.

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LoL asks: What should our new MMORPG definitely not have? The largest Twitch streamer for WoW responds

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Riot Games is currently working on implementing an MMORPG for League of Legends. The Game Director “Ghostcrawler” wanted to know on Twitter what players absolutely do not want to see in his new game. The well-known Twitch streamer Asmongold also joined this discussion.

What exactly did Ghostcrawler want to know? In a tweet, Greg “Ghostcrawler” Street, the head of the new MMORPG, collected feedback directly from players. It says:

Let’s take a moment to be a bit negative. Without disparaging other games, what features do you NOT want to see in the game we are developing?

By the game, he means the new LoL MMORPG, for which we have compiled all the previous information here.

In response to this call, over 5,000 likes and 1,000 comments accumulated within two days. Asmongold, known as one of the biggest WoW fans but also critics on Twitch and YouTube, participated in the discussion.

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No character-bound progression, no setbacks, and meaningful levels

What does Asmongold want for the LoL MMORPG? In his first tweet, he mentions three things that the new MMORPG absolutely should not have:

  • Character-specific progress instead of account-wide. He is likely referring to things like achievements or shared bank usage.
  • Content that is intentionally unfinished to be reworked or improved as new content later.
  • Backwards-progression, meaning the loss of items or experience points that have been earned previously.

Additionally, he commented in another tweet on a statement from Twitch streamer shroud, who has been very active in New World and Lost Ark in recent months. The streamer goes so far as to say that he would like to play an MMORPG without levels. Instead, there should be a system where players become stronger through progress in the world.

Asmongold responded that levels in an MMORPG must have a certain value and praised New World’s crafting and item system:

I really liked how even the items and professions used and collected during leveling in New World have an impact on the overall economy.

While I think having a certain level of leveling is nice, it should have a purpose and lead one towards a larger goal in the endgame.

Who is Asmongold? Asmongold was for a long time the largest WoW streamer by numbers. He played World of Warcraft for many years but finally lost interest in Shadowlands. He used the time to play many other MMORPGs, such as  Final Fantasy XIV, New World  or  Lost Ark. With his strong statements and many discussions around MMORPGs, he often polarizes.

Time-gating, fast travel, and grinding are major discussion points

What are other players saying under the tweet? In the many comments, very different things are mentioned that players do not want in the LoL MMORPG.

Oftentimes, the point about time-gating is raised, meaning something is artificially prolonged because it cannot be repeated endlessly but instead has a certain time limitation. This includes daily tasks or loot that can only be collected a certain number per week.

Many are against time-gating and daily quests, while Ghostcrawler interjects that these systems are often meant to ensure that other players do not fall too far behind. Nevertheless, many hardcore players do not want their freedom of time to be restricted.

Daily quests exist in nearly every MMORPG, whether it’s Guild Wars 2, WoW, or here in Lost Ark.

The topic of grinding is also being discussed. Some find it good that one has to work hard for items, while others do not want the game to mutate into a “second job.” Developers need to strike a good balance here.

Another significant discussion point is fast travel. This is also viewed very controversially:

  • Some feel that fast travel destroys the immersion of the game. They want a griffon system like in WoW or to solve everything on horseback.
  • Other players say they want to spend their valuable time on gameplay rather than waiting.

Where all players agree is on avoiding Pay2Win and FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), meaning the fear of missing something special. Both should definitely be avoided in the LoL MMORPG.

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LoL MMORPG is still a long way off

What is known about the LoL MMORPG? Not much. It was announced at the end of 2020 and developers are still being sought. We know that it will focus on dungeons and raids in the endgame and generally is not supposed to appeal to every player. PvP will also be part of the game in some form.

The game is said to have a clear vision and has Ghostcrawler, the former lead designer of World of Warcraft, at the helm. However, it currently looks like the game will not be released anytime soon.

What do you think of the statements and wishes of the players? What should the LoL MMORPG definitely offer and what should it not? Feel free to write it in the comments.

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Today Blizzard presents a new game about Warcraft – Here is what we know so far

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On May 3, a new event by Blizzard will take place, where the new mobile game based on Warcraft will be presented. We at MeinMMO will reveal when the event takes place, what is currently known about the game, and what it is supposed to be according to leakers.

Update 7:30 PM: You can find all information about Warcraft: Arclight Rumble in this article:

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Update 6:30 PM: We now know that the game is called Warcraft: Arclight Rumble.

Update May 3, 5:00 PM: In the Companies App of WoW, there is already talk of a strategy game based on Warcraft. This suggests that it could indeed be a game in the style of Clash of Clans that will be presented today.

When will the presentation take place? Warcraft Mobile will be presented on May 3 at 7:00 PM German time. You can follow the livestream on the official website of Blizzard.

We at MeinMMO will summarize all important information for you in an article immediately after the announcement.

What kind of game will this be? This is still not really known. However, there are already two interesting statements from Bobby Kotick about the game:

  • It is supposed to be a new premium product in the Warcraft universe
  • The aim is to maintain and grow the Community of World of Warcraft
  • Additionally, there was a job advertisement years ago looking for employees for an MMO-RTS as a mobile game

Whether it will actually be a strategy game or something completely different, we will probably find out tomorrow. However, players have several theories, and a well-known gaming journalist seems to be able to partially confirm them.

If you’re looking for a new strategy game from the makers of Warcraft, keep an eye on Spellcraft. Here’s a trailer for it:

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Will Warcraft Mobile be its own version of Clash of Clans?

What do players expect? Here are the current player theories about Warcraft Mobile:

The well-known gaming journalist Jason Schreier claims that Blizzard is currently working on at least two mobile games. One of them is said to be a game similar to Clash of Clans, while the other is said to be inspired by Pokémon GO (via Resetera).

Which of these two games will be announced tomorrow is currently unknown. However, it is said that Warcraft GO has already been canceled, as editor Jez Corden from Windows Central claims (via Twitter). Everything suggests a type of Clash of Clans.

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What could a Clash of Clans style game based on Warcraft look like? When thinking of RTS and mobile, one first thinks of Clash of Clans. There, you build your own village with resources, walls, defense structures, and barracks and attack other players from there – or get attacked by them.

The basic idea therefore fits well with the Warcraft franchise and could even be combined with iconic characters from the world.

Moreover, the step would be logical for Blizzard, as Clash of Clans is a huge success and even has its own esports scene. The game was bought by Tencent in 2016 and helped the gaming giant to grow even bigger:

One gaming company is larger than Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft – and their logo is a damn penguin

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Steam blocks free shooter set in World War II – Only German players are affected

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Steam recently removed the free shooter Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory (PC) from the German store. German players receive the message that the product is not available in their country. It appears to be a regional lock.

What game is it? It is Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory. This is a tactical shooter set in World War II, developed by Splash Damage and published by Activision.

Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory was released in 2003 as a multiplayer game, where the two opposing teams must complete objectives or prevent the opponent from completing theirs. Players can choose from five different character classes.

In Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, the Allies fight against the Axis powers within the WW2 setting. The maps are inspired by historical battlefields. Enemy Territory is an extension of the game Return to Castle Wolfenstein (2001).

Reddit user discovers Steam restriction of Wolfenstein in Germany

How was the restriction noticed? The shooter just recently appeared on Steam because Bethesda is shutting down its store and is therefore releasing some of its old games on Steam. Alongside Wolfenstein, old games from the “Elder Scrolls” series also made their way to Steam. Thus, the shooter is considered “new” for Steam standards, even though it is actually 19 years old. Some players seem to have just taken a fresh look at the shooter.

Even though there was no official announcement from Steam regarding the restriction, it was noticeable that the shooter released in 2003 is no longer available in Germany.

For example, Reddit user u/LongJonSiIver shared a screenshot stating that the game has been banned in Germany.

Even on Steam itself, the restriction can be verified. There, German players receive the following message: “This product is currently not available in your country.”

MeinMMO has already inquired with Valve for a statement regarding the regional restriction of Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory but has not yet received a response. We will update the article when new information becomes available.

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The download of Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory is only restricted in Germany. via Steamdb.info

Where can you download the shooter? The restriction of Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory applies exclusively to the German Steam store. In other countries, the shooter can still be downloaded via Steam without any issues.

The restriction of the shooter is thus a so-called region lock, where the game has been restricted for the specific region.

It is surprising that the development studio of the shooter, Splash Damage, does not align with Steam in excluding German players. On the studio’s website, the title is currently (as of May 3, 2022) still available without regional restrictions for German players.

Already in 2020, German players experienced special treatment on Steam: The shop pages of some adult games were specifically closed in Germany. At that time, Steam reacted to the filing of a complaint with the regional lock.

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In Germany, the Wolfenstein franchise is known for constantly facing restrictions. Well-known installments of the franchise such as Wolfenstein: The New Order or Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus received a separate German version.

In the German versions of the games, names and appearances as well as Nazi symbolism were altered.

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FIFA 22: Learn these 6 tricks now to score more goals

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 3 minutes

In FIFA 22, it is somewhat more difficult to score goals. YouTuber BorasLegend has therefore presented some useful tricks to help you win your matches better.

Who is this? BorasLegend is a well-known FIFA professional and has been giving tips and tricks for years on how you can improve in FIFA.

The YouTuber has released several videos on FIFA 22, primarily showing tricks for better passes. Here we present a total of 6 tools to break through your opponents’ defense in FIFA 22, allowing you to score better goals.

Lofted Through Ball

This is how the trick works: You just have to hold L1 (LB) and tap Triangle (Y) twice to execute a high through ball. BorasLegend refers to this passing variant as one of the most effective ways to bypass the opponent’s defense.

Of course, you need to pay attention to several factors:

  • The timing of the pass must be correct
  • The position of your targeted player must also be ideal.
  • In a fast forward motion, the player should be just before the offside line when you make the pass.

With this pass, you can break through impenetrable defensive lines and send your player towards the opponent’s goal. It is simple, but effective.

Drive Cross

This is how the trick works: Hold R1 (RB) and press Square (X), then you can execute a drive cross. This offers several advantages. On the one hand, it is very precise, and on the other hand, powerful.

You can play this cross diagonally across half the field. However, you must ensure that there are no opposing players in the passing path who could intercept the ball.

If you have free passage and want to quickly switch the play, this variant is extremely useful and can serve as a can opener for new opportunities.

High Lob/High Cross

This is how the trick works: This variant is basically the counterpart to the driven low pass. In this case, you need to hold L1 (LB) and press Square (X).

This ball is played high but arrives at the target similarly strongly and precisely as the low pass. Thus, you can use it when you want to bridge several players and still push forward.

This variant is also suitable when your player in possession of the ball is under pressure and you want to free yourself. The pass is also very practical for switching sides.

Lofted Pass

This is how the trick works: This small but fine passing variant can be very useful in and around the opponent’s penalty area. You use the lofted pass by tapping X (A) twice.

Instead of playing a regular pass, you loft the ball over a short distance to your next player. This way, you can bypass opponents in tight spaces and create shooting opportunities.

Curled Low Pass with Direct Pass

This is how the trick works: This is a combination of the curled low pass (R1/RB + Pass) followed by a direct pass.

You play a curled low pass, and the receiver then plays the ball forward directly with a pass. If you hold L1/RB beforehand, you can send your player forward and play the direct pass right back to him.

This way, you can bring tempo to your offensive play and create goal-scoring opportunities through combinations. You can watch all these tricks and in-game examples in the video by BorasGaming:

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Feint Shot – The Most Useful Skill Move?

This is how the trick works: One of the most useful offensive skill moves is Shot Cancelling or the feint shot. BorasLegend even suggests that this might be the best skill move in FIFA 22.

To feint a shot, you first need to start the shot with Circle (B), but before the shot is taken, hold L2 + R2 (LT + RT) and push the desired direction using the stick to cancel the shot just beforehand.

This takes a bit of practice and quick finger work, but it is well worth it. You can execute unpredictable movements that make you difficult to read in the offense.

This way, you can easily weave past opponents or suddenly change direction. When used correctly, this opens up numerous scoring opportunities, as BorasLegend presents in another video. (via YouTube)

More about FIFA 22 on MeinMMO:

If you want to use your newly learned skills, perhaps the Weekend League is something for you. Here we show why playing is worth it again:

2 reasons why the Weekend League in FIFA 22 is worth it for you again

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Blizzard loses an astonishing 99% of its viewers on Twitch in 6 days

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The beta of Overwatch 2 set a record on April 27 with 1.5 million concurrent viewers. A week later, on May 3, Blizzard’s new shooter is lingering with 14,000 concurrent viewers. 99% of the viewers are gone – the hype apparently lasted only a short time.

That was the record:

  • On Wednesday, April 27, Overwatch achieved a seemingly huge and surprising success on Twitch: Over 1.5 million concurrent viewers watched the new shooter from Blizzard
  • Blizzard celebrated the success of the beta on Twitch: Overwatch 1 had not even come close to achieving that many viewers in the 6 years prior, Blizzard cheerfully tweeted (via twitter). The old viewer record from 2018 was shattered.
  • However, the record was apparently only achieved because many viewers watched Overwatch 2 to get access to the beta. Since that was through activated Twitch Drops. You had to watch for 4 hours.

These heroes are strong in the beta:

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Overwatch 2: 5 heroes that dominate the matches the most in the beta

Already the day after the record, 19 out of 20 viewers were gone

What happened next? April 27 was clearly an exceptional day for Overwatch:

  • Already the next day, April 28, Overwatch peaked at just 69,000 viewers – 95.4% of the viewers had disappeared.
  • On May 2, it was only 27,000 viewers – 98.2% of the viewers were gone
  • Now on May 3, at the moment, Overwatch has 14,446 viewers left – that means: 99.04% of the record viewers are gone
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Time-limited action leads to time-limited hype

What does that mean? Well, Overwatch 2 is still in an early beta and only the PvP part is playable: For a fleeting viewer, the beta of Overwatch 2 looks exactly like Overwatch 1. The changes are mainly noticeable in the details and especially in one’s own gameplay.

But it already seems clear that the “trick” of Riot Games, to exclusively and randomly raffle the beta access to Valorant via Twitch Drops, only created a short hype for Blizzard.

In Valorant, the hype lasted for months back then, as the keys were also hard to get – that is not the case with Overwatch 2. The beta access to Overwatch 2 was guaranteed through Twitch Drops and the action only ran for a short time. Therefore, the trick only triggered a flash in the pan that burned extremely bright.

Whether Overwatch can establish itself long-term on Twitch and maintain viewer interest will be seen as the game progresses and the PvE part is revealed.

You can find MeinMMO’s assessment of Overwatch 2 here:

Overwatch 2 feels like a completely new game, even though almost everything has remained the same

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One of the most annoying problems of the Xbox Series X is finally solved – Save yourselves time and nerves

Benedikt Schlotmann Benedikt Schlotmann Reading time 2 minutes

Microsoft has finally addressed an annoying issue with the Xbox Series X. In the future, you will save a lot of time when you want to play your favorite games.

Anyone who wants to play on their Xbox Series X has likely faced the problem of the game shutting down by itself. Microsoft has now taken care of the annoyance behind it. This should save many players time and nerves in the future when they want to play their favorite game again.

Missing updates caused a lot of frustration for players on the Xbox Series X

What issue is being discussed? Anyone who starts a game on the Xbox Series X probably knows the problem. The game starts, only to shut down by itself afterwards. However, there is no error message. Only after several attempts to start or when you’ve waited, does the game want to do an update. Because without the update, the game does not start properly.

Especially multiplayer fans are likely to be familiar with the problem, as games like Fortnite or Call of Duty: Warzone require regular large updates. For example, for Season 3 in CoD: Warzone, you need to download around 40 GB on the Xbox. The update is similarly large on PC and PlayStation.

And exactly this back and forth with the updates caused a lot of frustration for users and cost valuable time each time. Want to start a session in Fortnite with your friends? The Xbox updater throws a wrench in your plans.

How is the problem solved? Previously, the problem was that the Xbox first had to calculate how large the new update would be. This took some time, and users tried to start their game unsuccessfully during this time.

Now you will receive a notification as soon as the update is available. The size of the update will still need to be confirmed, but you won’t accidentally start your game just to have the console shut it down again.

When will the update come? Currently, the update can only be used by Xbox Insiders in the “Alpha Skip-Ahead and Xbox Alpha” preview rings. You can only enter these update channels with a special invitation.

But depending on how stable the update runs, the update will become available for “normal” users more quickly. This should be good news for many users.

More on Xbox and Co. on MeinMMO:

More cool updates for the Xbox: Microsoft has been diligently rolling out updates for the Xbox Series X since its release. With one of the latest updates, a new feature was added to the Xbox Series X and S that you should activate. This way, you can spare your fellow players:

You should now activate the new feature of the Xbox Series X to avoid annoying others in multiplayer

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Steam game for €1.27 receives 93% positive reviews from traumatized MMORPG and MMO players

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For MMORPG players, for Diablo fans, and for lovers of shooters like ‘Escape from Tarkov’ or ‘Resident Evil 4’, one skill is essential: How to perfectly arrange the inventory? A new Steam game ‘Save Room’ trains this ability with a kind of ‘Inventory Tetris’: The game currently costs only €1.27. MyMMO author Schuhmann has tested it for you and joins the 93% positive reviews on Steam.

What kind of game is this?

  • ‘Save Room’ is a puzzle game where you must fit items known from shooters into an inventory across 40 levels: Various firearms and ammunition need to be placed perfectly in the limited and sometimes absurdly shaped inventory (via Steam)
  • You control the game using a keyboard or controller, grabbing, rotating, and placing items. Some items, however, are ‘fixed’, cannot be rotated, and others are just absurdly unwieldy, ensuring the puzzle solutions are not too easy.
  • The game costs a whopping €1.59 – it is currently 20% off. You can grab it for €1.27 on Steam.
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And there is always too little space in the inventory

What is the gag of the game? The gag is that games like Diablo 3 or Escape from Tarkov have been annoying us from the very beginning with the fact that

  • there is basically too little space in the inventory
  • some items are so bulky that there would actually still be space in the inventory, but only if you arrange all other items ‘perfectly’ so that not a centimeter of space remains in the backpack and also the x-th healing potion fits perfectly

With this slight ironic torment, the puzzler from Fractal Projects plays. Especially players of ‘Resident Evil 4’ from 2005 see in the game a homage to the horror shooter from Capcom. But players from Diablo 3 should also feel at home right away and notice this slight scratching at the back of their heads, where experienced loot players recognize the call to arrange the inventory perfectly right away.

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From Level 4, it becomes slowly absurd to arrange the inventory.

‘Loving homage to Resident Evil 4’

What do users say? With 93% positive reviews, the game is well received on Steam:

  • A passionate player says, Save Room perfectly emulates the aesthetics and mechanics of the inventory from Resident Evil 4
  • Another Steam user comments: A fun game to satisfy the craving for ‘inventory organization’ and a welcome dose of nostalgia

The only criticisms are that the game is rather short with 40 levels and that mouse support is lacking. It is a game solely for keyboard or controller.

Based on playtime, it can be said that most users probably spend about 2 to 3 hours with the puzzler before writing their critique on Steam – and likely either finished the game or closed it out of frustration.

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Some MMO players develop an obsession with ‘order in the inventory.’

This is behind it: For some MMO players, it is almost an obsession to arrange the inventory ‘perfectly’. Some spend hours getting into it.

There are even cases of people passionately tidying up their friends’ inventories. For such people, ‘Save Room’ seems tailor-made. For others, it is an opportunity to put their skills in ‘Inventory Tetris’ to the test.

Those who have gotten through ‘Save Room’ can prove their inventory skills here:

The 10 MMORPGs on Steam with the best ratings in 2022

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