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

Alexander Leitsch 4. May 2022 Reading time 5 minutes

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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“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.

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.

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

Sayumi (Lena) 4. May 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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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…’

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.

8 tips and settings for the Nintendo Switch that you should definitely know

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

Maximilian 4. May 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

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?

Patrick Freese 4. May 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

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.

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

Maik Schneider 4. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

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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Call of Duty: Vanguard is only half as relevant at release as Modern Warfare – Where is the hype?

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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.

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

Alexander Leitsch 3. May 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

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.

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

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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

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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.

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:

Diablo Immortal reveals release date and announces PC version: “Will be the biggest Diablo yet”

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

Britta ♤ BeAngel 3. May 2022 Reading time 5 minutes

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.

Destiny 2 Update 4.0.1.2 from 03.05 – All times and info

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.

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?

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

Britta ♤ BeAngel 3. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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:

Patch Notes – Update 4.0.1.2 (EN) for Destiny 2

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

Alexander Leitsch 3. May 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

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.

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.

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

Alexander Leitsch 3. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

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:

A clone of Pokémon GO
An own mobile MMORPG
Pet battles from WoW as a separate game
A hero collector
An RTS, perhaps in the direction of Clash of Clans
An own MOBA that could be combined with the collection factor of a hero collector

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.

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

Dariusz Müller 3. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

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.

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.

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 3. May 2022 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)

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:

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

Schuhmann 3. May 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

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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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 3. May 2022 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 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

Schuhmann 3. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

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.

‘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:

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Diablo Immortal is coming to PC, but remains ‘mobile first’ – What does that mean for you?

Benedict Grothaus 3. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

We now know that Diablo Immortal will also be released on PC. However, Game Director Wyatt Cheng recently spoke about how that should look. It sounds like many systems still need to be adjusted and improved.

Where can I play Diablo Immortal? As announced during the release announcement, Diablo Immortal will be released on June 2 for PC, Android, and iOS. You can play the new ARPG on your home computer as well as on the go with a smartphone or tablet.

Originally, Diablo Immortal was intended only for mobile devices. The porting to PC came as a surprise, but it brings two important features: crossplay and cross-save. Here you can find the system requirements for PC.

You can play with all platforms together and continue your progress from on the go at home on PC – and vice versa. In our special, you will find everything you need to know about Diablo Immortal.

What should I pay attention to on PC? Although Diablo Immortal will be released on June 2, you can initially only play an open beta on PC. This means that many systems are still being tested and errors may occur.

However, since there will be no deletion after the beta (no “wipe”), we are talking about a soft launch. Nevertheless, PC is only the secondary platform for Diablo Immortal – we will reveal what you need to prepare for.

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“We remain focused on Mobile”

What disadvantages do I have on PC? Game Director Wyatt Cheng answered questions regarding the PC port in a Q&A (via wowhead). From his answers, we can derive some important information for PC players, including:

the PC client is still in beta – Cheng expects that some bugs will still occur
especially with regard to controls, Blizzard is relying on feedback from beta players
The goal is that Diablo Immortal runs better on PC than with emulators
the UI will not be scalable for the time being
Texts are sized on PC as they are on Mobile, so they will require some acclimatization, but scroll lengths are identical

According to Cheng, mobile devices should continue to be the focus of development. He states specifically in a response:

We want to remain focused on Mobile as the primary platform and see the PC as an enhancement of emulation. But not as something that costs too many development resources to make Mobile the best [experience] possible – like live content patches, etc.
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The controls will work with both mouse and keyboard as well as with a controller. However, we do not yet know exactly how the mouse control will look. There are currently still tests missing. A port for M1 Macs and AppleTV is currently not planned, by the way.

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What else should I pay attention to? Diablo Immortal will be a service game, continuously developed. You will receive content patches on both PC and Mobile. However, we do not yet know whether they will be released simultaneously.

Among the new content are new legendaries, new bosses, and even new classes. Data miners have already found a possible new class: a vampire knight. However, whether this will be added is still open.

Diablo Immortal is also supposed to be an MMO and rely heavily on social components. While you will be able to play solo, you will need a group for most content if you want to play it efficiently. We have already broken down what you need to know about this on MeinMMO:

Can you play Diablo Immortal solo and what content is only available for groups?

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CoD Warzone: “Looking for an excuse to get rid of it for a year” – Chief developer wants to remove pro technique

Maik Schneider 3. May 2022 Reading time 2 minutes

The so-called “Slide-Canceling” is a movement technique in Call of Duty: Warzone, which is actually a kind of glitch. Nevertheless, the trick can be found in many CoD titles and continues to be controversially discussed. A senior developer of Warzone sees Slide-Canceling as a thorn in his side and is apparently seeking confirmation from the community to finally fix the glitch.

What is the problem with Slide-Canceling? The movement trick allows you to exploit a small error in Call of Duty: Warzone to skip the cooldown of the tactical sprint.

As a result, you can move faster and keep your hit zones in motion, making deadly headshots significantly more difficult for you. Here is a guide to Slide-Canceling.

The trick has been in the game since the release of CoD MW 2019 and is also part of Warzone. Through the professional players, Slide-Cancel has made its way into regular matches and is now a normal part of the gameplay.

However, it is actually a glitch, and the Senior Creative Director at Warzone developer Raven Software, Ted Timmins, has now commented on it. He would like to fix the trick.

Developer Seeks “Excuse” to Fix Slide Glitch

What did the developer say about it? The fan account “ModernWarzone” asked on Twitter in a survey: “Do you want Slide-Canceling in MW2 and Warzone 2?”:

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Of nearly 35,000 participants, 59.4% were in favor of retaining Slide-Canceling.

But even before the end of the voting, the developer Ted Timmins spoke up. He wrote in several replies:

I have been looking for an excuse to fix Slide-Canceling for over a year. […] I have absolutely nothing against skill gaps, but I do have something against accessibility issues. Gaming and control schemes should be accessible to everyone. […] if the community wants us to remove the Slice-Cancel, we will internally discuss the pros and cons and bring a change with a future update.
Ted Timmins on Twitter

The survey by Modern Warzone shows how divided the community is on the issue of Slide-Canceling. Therefore, we also want to know from you what you think of the little trick:

The trick has been around for a while in Call of Duty and is particularly a strong gameplay element when combined with the tactical sprint.

With a possible return of the tactical sprint in the new Modern Warfare 2, Slide-Canceling would again be on the agenda.

Whether Slide-Canceling will disappear from Warzone is currently uncertain. The survey by ModernWarzone showed a slight lead for the trick in the end.

We would also be very interested in how you feel about the “glitch.” Feel free to leave us a comment on the topic. If you want to read more about gameplay tricks in Warzone, then check here: An underrated item in CoD Warzone saves you from annoying zipline campers

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Fortnite: Patch Notes for Patch 20.30 – All important information in English

Christos Tsogos 3. May 2022 Reading time 4 minutes

In Fortnite the servers are going down today, May 3rd, on all platforms (PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Switch, Android). The maintenance will be used to update the servers with the new update 20.30. Preliminary patch notes for the update can be found here.

What is happening today in Fortnite? This time you can expect a patch, and the servers will be taken offline for maintenance and the new patch 20.30.

The patch brings new skins, wild weapons, and possibly changes to the map. To ensure you don’t miss anything, we at MeinMMO will regularly update this article throughout the day.

Update 1:30 PM: You can now download the patch on all platforms. It is 3,153 GB on the PS5. The servers are finally back online. We’ve now added all the patch notes so you can stay informed.

In the meantime, you can listen to our podcast about the rise and fall of Fortnite:

Important times for the server downtime today in Fortnite – When and how long is it offline?

This is the downtime in the morning: The servers are expected to shut down at 10:00 AM our time to install update 20.30. Matchmaking will already be disabled 30 minutes beforehand, meaning you won’t be able to search for new rounds from 09:30 AM.

When can you play again? The servers are usually offline for several hours during such maintenance, and playing will not be possible. The downtime is expected to last between 30 minutes and 2 hours. This has been shown by the updates in recent weeks.

During such maintenance, there may also always be technical problems, bugs, and delays. If such complications occur, we will immediately report them here.

When will the patch notes be released? Epic Games has not released many patch notes for a long time. However, community members usually find the changes quickly. If there are important changes, we will also update this article for you.

What new content does update 20.30 bring?

What’s new for the Battle Royale mode? There are no concrete statements from Epic Games about the contents of patch 20.30 yet. However, leaks and data miners have often proven to be reliable sources in the past. The following changes are confirmed:

The fight for Tilted Towers has begun

The offensive against IO continues. This time you need to take over Tilted Towers. However, as you will notice, Tilted is badly damaged and has several craters. You can mourn later, because the Seven are counting on your help.

The Star Wars Day begins soon

The Star Wars Day begins on May 4th. Accordingly, Epic has brought back the lightsabers along with the E-11 blasters to the map. You can swing your cool swords from May 3rd to May 17th and earn XP and a banner. You can find the quests as always in your tasks tab in the Fortnite menu.

Choppas are coming back – Donations are necessary!

Epic has set up donation boards at all Seven outposts. Here you can donate gold to permanently unlock a Choppa. However, everyone needs to pitch in because one donor is not enough to raise the gold for this vehicle.

Shotguns receive balance adjustments

All shotguns in Fortnite have received some adjustments that will affect you as follows:

The minimum number of shotgun pellet hits has been increased from 3 to 4 for the Striker Pump Gun, Automatic Shotgun, and Drum Shotgun.
The damage with shotgun pellets and the headshot damage of the Striker Pump Gun and Automatic Shotgun has been increased.
The headshot damage of the Ranger Shotgun and Drum Shotgun has been significantly increased, but the base damage from shotgun pellets remains the same.
The damage at increasing distance for the Drum Shotgun has been adjusted, so the effective range is reduced.

Better filtering system for your mode selection

Epic has now implemented better options for you to select your desired modes more accurately. You can now choose various criteria to tailor the selection to your tastes.

Short notes for the competitive mode

The troops at Tilted Towers are not in direct conflict with competitive game modes, but the destruction that has occurred still took place, and Huntmaster Saber is now in a new location in these game modes.
Lightsabers and E-11 blasters are not available in competitive game modes.
Choppas do not appear in competitive game modes.

Bug fixes

A problem has been fixed where most vaults at Seven outposts could not be opened.

What do you think of the constant updates that Fortnite receives with new content? Do you think it’s cool that Epic is making an effort, or are the constant updates getting on your nerves? Let us know in the comments!

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Outriders returns after a tough 1st year with the big DLC Worldslayer – Who is it worth it for?

Tarek Zehrer 3. May 2022 Reading time 6 minutes

In June, Outriders is finally getting its first major DLC: Worldslayer. The large addon expands pretty much everything from the main game and brings numerous new content and features. MeinMMO gives you an overview.

What is Worldslayer? This is the first major add-on to the loot shooter Outriders, which was recently revealed. It expands the game in almost all areas:

The story campaign continues and brings a new main enemy to face. You will fight against Ereshkigal, who is also changed and thus has special abilities like the Outriders.
There will be new skills, armor, and weapons. Additionally, existing systems will be expanded and especially in the endgame, you should be able to further develop your character beyond what was possible in the main game.
Furthermore, there are new difficulty levels, and the existing challenges system will be overhauled.
There will also be some new endgame mechanics and activities.

When does Worldslayer come out?

The DLC will be released on June 30 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, and Google Stadia.

What does Worldslayer cost?

The DLC costs 40 euros. Together with the main game, you will currently have to pay 80 euros.

How much playtime should the new DLC offer?

This is difficult to say due to the different difficulty levels. However, the story content should offer between 4 to 10 hours of gameplay, plus the new endgame activities.

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What is known so far about Worldslayer can be found here in our overview. Before that, you can check out the reveal trailer for the DLC:

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Outriders Worldslayer Reveal-Trailer

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Outriders Worldslayer – All info about the DLC at a glance

What is the story expansion about? The anomaly, which already represents a major mystery in the main game, also plays an important role in the DLC.

To get to the bottom of it, you will be sent to new areas plagued by snow and ice storms. Many details are still unknown, but our new main enemy has already been introduced:

Ereshkigal is the leader of the so-called “Human Insertion” faction and will probably be the next major threat. She is also a “Changed” and threatens the existence of the humans who found refuge on Enoch.

To defeat her, you will need to venture into new areas, gather stronger weapons and armor, and further enhance your abilities. You will need them to face the new threats.

There will be new variants of already known enemies, but also numerous completely new foes and monsters. But besides the loot, there will also be a new progression system that allows you to further customize your character in the endgame.

The new Ascension system lets you improve your attributes

This is how it works: With Worldslayer, Outriders receives four new categories that you can further improve on your character thanks to the new Ascension system:

Endurance
Brutality
Prowess
Anomaly Power

In total, you can collect 200 Ascension points, which you can distribute freely across these four categories. Each category improves various attributes of your character.

As with the already known skill trees, you can reset and redistribute your points for free at any time. This makes new experiments possible and you can further optimize your builds.

New challenge levels, Apocalypse gear, and activities overhaul the endgame

Here’s what is changing in the challenge levels: The known challenge levels from the expeditions will be eliminated. Instead, there will be new Apocalypse tiers that go up to level 40 and are intended to be even more challenging.

Currently, we do not know exactly how this will work.

This is the new endgame activity: Besides the expeditions, the new activity “Trial of Tarya Gratar” is supposed to expand the endgame. We do not have exact information about it yet, but there is talk of an even greater threat. Since expeditions were not received particularly well by players, hopes are certainly placed on a meaningful expansion of gameplay here.

This activity is supposed to be a completely new mode in which you track down the civilization of the Pax and explore their ruins. These are the actual indigenous people of the planet Enoch, who already play a significant role in the campaign.

For loot collectors, the new Apocalypse gear should also be exciting. It allows you to obtain both new and old legendary sets with an additional perk.

You can now get 3 perks per equipment piece instead of the previously allowed maximum of two. This is supposed to significantly increase the build possibilities.

Here you can watch the complete presentation of Worldslayer:

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Spotlight zur Enthüllung von Outriders Worldslayer

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Who benefits from the DLC and how is Outriders doing in general?

This is the current state of the game: Outriders was one of the most controversial games of spring 2021. While gameplay, story, and loot system received a lot of praise, there were massive server issues, serious bugs, and glitches.

It took a while, but with the “New Horizon” update, Outriders is finally in a mostly flawless state. New features like a transmog system rounded things off. Additionally, a lot of community feedback has been implemented and the expeditions have been overhauled, for example. However, in the meantime, many players have lost interest.

Here you can find a detailed summary of the current state:

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Who is Worldslayer worth it for? Primarily, developer People Can Fly wants to bring back players who had fun with the main game and want more. But they also want to win back players who left in frustration.

During a playtest event, MeinMMO author Tarek Zehrer was able to take a brief look at a section of the new campaign. Here are his impressions after playing:

I was only able to get a quick look at the DLC, but even that surprised me positively. In my opinion, there is little to shake up in the core gameplay of Outriders; there were no major surprises here.

However, what stood out positively to me: The presentation of the story and the missions played was more epic and cinematic than a large part of the main story. The levels also seem to be more varied. Although I haven’t been able to extensively test the new features like the Ascension system yet, at first glance, the DLC seems to build on all the aspects that Outriders did well in the main game and improves them again.

But it’s still too early to draw a conclusion. I personally look forward to returning to Enoch.

Tarek Zehrer

Freelance author for MeinMMO

What is it like for completely new players? New players now find one of the most rounded loot shooters of the past years with the main game and could subsequently play even more content with Worldslayer.

Even if the DLC is aimed at “veterans,” there has probably never been a better time to start with Outriders. Outriders especially appeals to players who:

Are looking for an entertaining and off-the-wall third-person shooter.
Want to try out unique classes that differ significantly from each other and have really cool abilities.
Enjoy playing cooperatively with up to two other players, while Outriders can also be played solo.
Do not value PvP, as there is none in Outriders.

In the endgame, the game does become significantly more grind-heavy, but even if you’re not into that, you can spend at least 20 hours solo with the campaign, as long as you don’t rush through the game on the lowest difficulty.

Outriders is currently also in the Xbox Game Pass if you want to try out the shooter.

If you want to jump in directly with the DLC, you can also start with a new character at level 30. However, it is generally recommended to complete the main game first, especially if you value the story. If you are generally interested in Outriders, you can find all our articles on the loot shooter here.

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The Gaming Week is running on Amazon – But are the discounts worth it for you?

Benedikt Schlotmann 3. May 2022 Reading time 3 minutes

On Amazon, you can currently find hardware from Razer, Logitech, and others on sale. But are the discounts worth it for buying a new mouse, keyboard, or graphics card? There are even claims that there is a chance to buy a PS5 on Amazon.

Are you considering buying a graphics card or upgrading your setup with a new mouse or keyboard? The Gaming Week at Amazon comes at just the right time. But are the offers really worth it when you’re looking for new accessories?

We have looked at the offers for you and explain whether and how much money can really be saved.

Amazon Offers: Good Deals, but hardly the Best Prices

How good are the offers really? Currently, you can save up to 40% on hardware when buying from Amazon. We present a few representative offers that are currently available on Amazon:

The Basilisk Ultimate including dock is currently available for 89 euros. This is a good and fair offer but is not better than the sales of recent months. The mouse was available at similar prices before. The mouse is aimed at multi-talents who are not limited to any genre.
The Logitech G052 Hero Lightspeed is currently available for 72 euros. Also a fair offer for one of Logitech’s best gaming mice, and it is suitable for many genres. The free-spinning scroll wheel is unique. However, in April, the mouse was available several times for around 70 euros.
The Razer Black Shark V2 is a really good gaming headset for under 100 euros, currently available for 58.99 euros. The offer is good, but you have been able to get the gaming headset for under 60 euros since early April.
A similarly good deal is the Logitech G Pro X. You can currently get the Logitech headset for 70.99 euros. Only at the end of December 2021 was the headset 1 euro cheaper.

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Are there any current top offers? A really good offer is a gaming monitor, namely the AOC Gaming C24G2U. Both the flat and curved versions of the monitor are among the best gaming monitors you can find for under 200 euros. Therefore, you can also find the device among the best monitors currently available for purchase.

The curved variant with Full HD resolution and 165 Hz is currently available for 149.00 euros. It has never been this cheap before. If you are looking for a Full HD monitor, this could be worth it for you:

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Also a really good offer is the Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-45-R9YF). This is a gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, 16 GB RAM, and GeForce RTX 3070. The device also features a 15-inch display with IPS technology and 144 Hz. You get a solid overall package for gaming for 1399 euros instead of 1599 euros. You haven’t been able to get the device for this price before (via geizhals.de).

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Amazon Offers: Graphics Cards and Consoles are Not Worth It

What about graphics cards? Anyone wanting to buy a graphics card or console will not find anything among the current offers. While you can get an RTX 3080 Ti from ASUS for 1552.72 euros thanks to Gaming Week and save 13%, the price is still significantly higher than for comparable graphics cards. An RTX 3080 Ti can now also be had for under 1300 euros (via geizhals.de).

What about consoles on Amazon? The same is true for consoles: An Xbox Series X or PS5 is currently not on sale, and the Xbox Series S is available for 279 euros instead of 299 euros on Amazon. However, the current best offer is at 269 euros, and in March you could already get the Series S for around 250 euros. You can also buy the Xbox Series X|S via subscription and save some money if you want to subscribe to GamePass.

Currently, it seems that you might be able to purchase a PS5 on April 4 at Amazon. Amazon always offers the PS5 at the suggested retail price. Therefore, you won’t pay exorbitant markups like with scalpers.

If you are still looking for a PS5 or Xbox Series X, check out our ticker here on MeinMMO. We keep you updated daily and explain how to get a PS5 most effectively and show you drops related to the coveted console. We will also inform you about drops for the Xbox Series X:

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